Shot of the T20 World Cup err.... Championships

irfan · 20-09-2007, 05:31 AM

Not sure if this will cotton on, but if it does we could also do a delivery of the tournament, catch of the tournament etc.

Basically after this Twenty20 championships what shot has left an indelible (sp?) imprint on your mind amidst the blur of crazy swipes and cheeky paddle sweeps.

For me, based on the matches/highlights of the matches I've watched so far (not a lot tbh) it has to be Misbah's step back and whack over Bracken's head way over widish mid on.

Loved the fact that he used the crease intelligently and made the ball shorter than it clearly was and then timed it perfectly for it to sail as the longest six of the tourney. The fact that he didn't have to cross-bat it or rely on an extravagant follow through shows the sheer brilliance of the stroke.

Easily better than any of Yuvraj's or McMillan's sixes in the tournament.

So what's your choice ??

SJS · 20-09-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by irfan

Not sure if this will cotton on, but if it does we could also do a delivery of the tournament, catch of the tournament etc.

Basically after this Twenty20 championships what shot has left an indelible (sp?) imprint on your mind amidst the blur of crazy swipes and cheeky paddle sweeps.

For me, based on the matches/highlights of the matches I've watched so far (not a lot tbh) it has to be Misbah's step back and whack over Bracken's head way over widish mid on.

Loved the fact that he used the crease intelligently and made the ball shorter than it clearly was and then timed it perfectly for it to sail as the longest six of the tourney. The fact that he didn't have to cross-bat it or rely on an extravagant follow through shows the sheer brilliance of the stroke.

Easily better than any of Yuvraj's or McMillan's sixes in the tournament.

So what's your choice ??

I really liked Jehan Mubarak's first innings. I am afraid I dont remember who itwas against. Sorry for that.

irfan · 20-09-2007, 06:32 AM

Any specific shots in mind, SJS ??

SJS · 20-09-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by irfan

Any specific shots in mind, SJS ??

No. Not any specific shot but I like his clean hitting, lovely swing of the bat, great timing. It was no slogging. He played lovely crisp cricketing shots.

I was also taken by surprise since I haven't seen much of him before. I always love it when a young new player comes and puts up a good show not just in terms of runs or wickets but a good show of 'pedigree' because it promises great viewing in times to come. Thas always very exciting.

Its e\probably more exciting for me when its a young bowler though since that is rarer. I remember when I first saw Asif bowl. It was amazing. I told myself, if this guy is going to keep bowling like this Pakistan matches against good batting sides are going to be great to watch.

anoop4real · 20-09-2007, 10:02 PM

I would go for Yuvaraj's sixes

The_Bunny · 20-09-2007, 10:07 PM

Kp's reverse swept 6 vs Zimbabwe for mine

R_D · 23-09-2007, 09:39 PM

Yuvraj's flick of Brett Lee was great.

nightprowler10 · 24-09-2007, 04:23 AM

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Yuvraj's flick of Brett Lee was great.

Yeah that one is up there for mine as well.

The_Bunny · 24-09-2007, 04:56 AM

Some of Ashrafuls shots vs West Indies where right up there.

irfan · 24-09-2007, 06:01 AM

Loved Sharma's straight six over Bracken - had class written all over it

sunilreddy · 24-09-2007, 03:43 PM

I will go for Yuvraj's flick of Brett Lee. It's amazing how well he timed the ball. It sailed and sailed and sailed.

SJS · 25-09-2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by irfan

Loved Sharma's straight six over Bracken - had class written all over it

Yesterday Sharma also played a fabulous late cut to a ball which was on his leg stump....or was it Uthappa

R_D · 25-09-2007, 11:49 AM

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Yesterday Sharma also played a fabulous late cut to a ball which was on his leg stump....or was it Uthappa

Sharma i think.. but not sure whether the ball was on leg stump thou.

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irfan International 12th Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA Posts: 1,703	Shot of the T20 World Cup err.... Championships Not sure if this will cotton on, but if it does we could also do a delivery of the tournament, catch of the tournament etc. Basically after this Twenty20 championships what shot has left an indelible (sp?) imprint on your mind amidst the blur of crazy swipes and cheeky paddle sweeps. For me, based on the matches/highlights of the matches I've watched so far (not a lot tbh) it has to be Misbah's step back and whack over Bracken's head way over widish mid on. Loved the fact that he used the crease intelligently and made the ball shorter than it clearly was and then timed it perfectly for it to sail as the longest six of the tourney. The fact that he didn't have to cross-bat it or rely on an extravagant follow through shows the sheer brilliance of the stroke. Easily better than any of Yuvraj's or McMillan's sixes in the tournament. So what's your choice ??

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20-09-2007, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
irfan International 12th Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA Posts: 1,703	Any specific shots in mind, SJS ??

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irfan International 12th Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA Posts: 1,703	Loved Sharma's straight six over Bracken - had class written all over it

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