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shehanwije · 26-04-2007, 04:42 PM

In a tight situation, or a big occasion like a final, SL have generally prevailed over Aus.

Why? In each of these 6 games in the video clip, Aus has gone into the game as top dog - and in some cases (eg: WC '96, Aus collapse from 152/2 in 30 overs to 241 in 50) the pressure has got to them. Even in tight run chases (eg: Aus-SL '04, Bevan and Symonds are unable to get Aus over the line despite needing only 6 off the last over - the famous "Dr Death over" by Vaas) there is a prevailing sense among the Lankans that the Aussies do choke.

Interesting to see how the Aussies fare in the big final on Sat night.

26-04-2007, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
shehanwije School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 155	In a tight situation, or a big occasion like a final, SL have generally prevailed over Aus. Why? In each of these 6 games in the video clip, Aus has gone into the game as top dog - and in some cases (eg: WC '96, Aus collapse from 152/2 in 30 overs to 241 in 50) the pressure has got to them. Even in tight run chases (eg: Aus-SL '04, Bevan and Symonds are unable to get Aus over the line despite needing only 6 off the last over - the famous "Dr Death over" by Vaas) there is a prevailing sense among the Lankans that the Aussies do choke. Interesting to see how the Aussies fare in the big final on Sat night.