Many are describing the affair between India and Pakistan at Mohali was the greatest game ever. It did generate the greatest amount of pre-match fever in the era of Facebook and Twitter. There was lot of hype created before the game. It surely got its political importance and plenty of stars were witnessing the saga.
However, in terms of Quality of Cricket it was far from being called the greatest game ever. Australia vs South Africa 1999 World Cup Semi Final still remains as one of the best one day game ever played in terms of ups and down and quality of cricket.
Even for the game being played at Mohali this was far away from Australia vs West Indies Semi Final in 1996 World Cup. Australia to loose top 4 wickets in first 10 overs and then Bevan and S.Law making a come back for Australia, West Indies on top in chase and then Warne/McGrath pull things back for Australia in last 10 overs.
In terms of Indian Victory; 1983 Final still remain the best ever game or best cherished memories.
Perhaps, it is being called greatest ever because it was India vs Pakistan game. But India did played Pakistan on four other occasions and 2003, 1999, 1992 and 1996 games remain as better quality games played between India and Pakistan. Perhaps, It was a knock-out game where India played Pakistan and pressure could make this as dreamy event. But then India did play against Pakistan in 1996 Quarter Final which was knockout game.
I don’t see any reason for the game of 30th March to be awarded a status of “Greatest Game Ever”. In terms of performance of the team; Pakistan played some awful cricket.
1) Giving Away 6 chances to Tendulkar and most catches dropped were very simple catches.
2) 205 for 6 and Raina left with tailenders and Pakistan unable to finish the game or at least get India out fewer than 250 to give physiological advantage.
3) During the batting, Pakistani batsman threw away their wicket. Kamran Akmal giving easy catch to Yuvraj. Younis Khan giving easy catch to Raina.
4) Younis Khan’s 33 balls 12 runs & Misbah’s first 12 runs in 34 balls. That’s 25 runs in 11 overs while chasing 260 runs.
5) Even after 6 wickets down and Captain and Wise Captain at the crease and not taking Power Play Option.
If I would be Pakistan Cricket Team supporter I have every reason to be disappointed. There were plenty of chances given by Indians to take victory but Pakistanis were just not willing to grab it.
It was however very discipline performance by Pakistan Cricket team in terms of behavior. They were smiling, enjoying the event and perhaps enjoying the Hospitality.
However, in terms of Quality of Cricket it was far from being called the greatest game ever. Australia vs South Africa 1999 World Cup Semi Final still remains as one of the best one day game ever played in terms of ups and down and quality of cricket.
Even for the game being played at Mohali this was far away from Australia vs West Indies Semi Final in 1996 World Cup. Australia to loose top 4 wickets in first 10 overs and then Bevan and S.Law making a come back for Australia, West Indies on top in chase and then Warne/McGrath pull things back for Australia in last 10 overs.
In terms of Indian Victory; 1983 Final still remain the best ever game or best cherished memories.
Perhaps, it is being called greatest ever because it was India vs Pakistan game. But India did played Pakistan on four other occasions and 2003, 1999, 1992 and 1996 games remain as better quality games played between India and Pakistan. Perhaps, It was a knock-out game where India played Pakistan and pressure could make this as dreamy event. But then India did play against Pakistan in 1996 Quarter Final which was knockout game.
I don’t see any reason for the game of 30th March to be awarded a status of “Greatest Game Ever”. In terms of performance of the team; Pakistan played some awful cricket.
1) Giving Away 6 chances to Tendulkar and most catches dropped were very simple catches.
2) 205 for 6 and Raina left with tailenders and Pakistan unable to finish the game or at least get India out fewer than 250 to give physiological advantage.
3) During the batting, Pakistani batsman threw away their wicket. Kamran Akmal giving easy catch to Yuvraj. Younis Khan giving easy catch to Raina.
4) Younis Khan’s 33 balls 12 runs & Misbah’s first 12 runs in 34 balls. That’s 25 runs in 11 overs while chasing 260 runs.
5) Even after 6 wickets down and Captain and Wise Captain at the crease and not taking Power Play Option.
If I would be Pakistan Cricket Team supporter I have every reason to be disappointed. There were plenty of chances given by Indians to take victory but Pakistanis were just not willing to grab it.
It was however very discipline performance by Pakistan Cricket team in terms of behavior. They were smiling, enjoying the event and perhaps enjoying the Hospitality.
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