11-24 September 2007
WORLD TWENTY20, Johannesburg:
Sri Lanka v Pakistan (1700 BST start) LATEST ACTION AS IT HAPPENS (ALL TIMES BST)
Sri Lanka v Pakistan (1700 BST start) LATEST ACTION AS IT HAPPENS (ALL TIMES BST)
e-mail tms@bbc.co.uk (with 'For Paul Fletcher' in the subject) or use 606 or text 81111 "Actually the largest six hit was by Albie Morkel last night against England. It was 106 metres out the ground into the Brewery."
Jeremy in the TMS inbox Not at the Wanderers my friend! 1658: The dancers are here again, grinding away close to the boundary rope. They get seriously on my nerves. One of the umpires today is Nigel Llllllllllllong. 1655: The Pakistan openers are very keen, arriving too early and then retreating to sit down on some steps for a couple of minutes. Chill out lads. 1650: Apparently there have been 137 sixes so far in the Twenty20 World Cup, clubbed by 50 different batsmen. Of course, Bangladesh badly let me down in this regard on Sunday, when a few more would have netted me the office sweep. The biggest hit so far at Wanderers came from Chris Gayle, who leathered the ball 101 yards. Right then, no more stats unless they are massively interesting.
Jeremy in the TMS inbox Not at the Wanderers my friend! 1658: The dancers are here again, grinding away close to the boundary rope. They get seriously on my nerves. One of the umpires today is Nigel Llllllllllllong. 1655: The Pakistan openers are very keen, arriving too early and then retreating to sit down on some steps for a couple of minutes. Chill out lads. 1650: Apparently there have been 137 sixes so far in the Twenty20 World Cup, clubbed by 50 different batsmen. Of course, Bangladesh badly let me down in this regard on Sunday, when a few more would have netted me the office sweep. The biggest hit so far at Wanderers came from Chris Gayle, who leathered the ball 101 yards. Right then, no more stats unless they are massively interesting.
TOSS Sri Lanka win the toss and decide to field first. They are unchanged from the team that beat New Zealand. Pakistan make on change from the team defeated by India, with seamer Yasir Arafat replaced by spinner Mohammad Hafeez. "Pakistan are a good side in Twenty20. All we have to do is to take the positives from the last game and do it all over again."
Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene WEATHER REPORT A lovely sunny day in Johannesburg, which is more than can be said for west London. The pitch is apparently from the top drawer and a run fest is virtually guaranteed. Both teams out for less than 100 then! "Sri Lanka's batting line-up is formidable, to say the least!"
Mikesiva on 606 1625: Now then. After years working on the football desk I did my first cricket clockwatch yesterday as New Zealand defeated India. This sort of thing is, as one broadcaster once said, a whole new ball game for me so don't be too harsh. I must confess that I have a soft spot for Sri Lanka, having got married over there last year. Very nice place. They certainly know how to play an exciting brand of cricket as well. If those Pakistan bowlers are as erratic as they were during the bowl off the other day then it could be very interesting indeed. 1615 BST: Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin their Super Eights campaign when they face each other in Johannesburg on Monday. This encounter is the only game of the day, while the other six teams - who all played on Sunday - take a break. Sri Lanka are in top form after comfortably beating New Zealand and thrashing Kenya in the group games. Pakistan qualified for the Super Eights after beating Scotland, and were then defeated by India in a bowl-out on Friday after a thrilling tied match.
Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene WEATHER REPORT A lovely sunny day in Johannesburg, which is more than can be said for west London. The pitch is apparently from the top drawer and a run fest is virtually guaranteed. Both teams out for less than 100 then! "Sri Lanka's batting line-up is formidable, to say the least!"
Mikesiva on 606 1625: Now then. After years working on the football desk I did my first cricket clockwatch yesterday as New Zealand defeated India. This sort of thing is, as one broadcaster once said, a whole new ball game for me so don't be too harsh. I must confess that I have a soft spot for Sri Lanka, having got married over there last year. Very nice place. They certainly know how to play an exciting brand of cricket as well. If those Pakistan bowlers are as erratic as they were during the bowl off the other day then it could be very interesting indeed. 1615 BST: Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin their Super Eights campaign when they face each other in Johannesburg on Monday. This encounter is the only game of the day, while the other six teams - who all played on Sunday - take a break. Sri Lanka are in top form after comfortably beating New Zealand and thrashing Kenya in the group games. Pakistan qualified for the Super Eights after beating Scotland, and were then defeated by India in a bowl-out on Friday after a thrilling tied match.
Source: BBC Sport
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