An India versus Pakistan match is a sight to behold even in ordinary circumstances. As old rivalries open up, as the “war minus the shooting” begins, the tension is palpable while the cash registers and TRP counters start whirring wild. But, stunningly, before today, the two sides have never faced each other in the finals of a global tournament. So the simple question is: which of the two sides do you think will the finals of the first-ever Twenty20 World Cup in Johannesburg?
Will Dhoni’s Dudes improve India’s 6-1 record against Pakistan in world championships? Or do you think India’s luck might well have run out after those two stunning back-to-back victories against Australia and England? Will Malik’s Mavens put the past behind them and stop the rampaging Indians? How have two sides without their “nucleus” done so well? Who do you think will be the star of the finals?
And the big questions: Will a win in today’s Twenty20 exorcise the demons of the real World Cup for either side? Or is this just a lottery being played on a cricket field? Will a win here cook Kapil Dev‘s ICL goose for good?
Pakistan and India have faced each other in a global tournament in the past- The Benson and Hedges chamions trophy in Australia in 84 where India won.
just hope that dhoni’s dudes wont be dhoni’s duds
Pakistan would… they need a ramzan treat…
It’s going to be a tie. In the lagori bowlout, both sides will knock down the stumps three times each. So, it’s going to be a tie again. To resolve the impasse, they will then play a penalty shootout like in hockey. There will be a tie there too. To resolve that there will be a game of rapid chess played blindfolded followed by khaali-penda-odees with dama golis. It will be a tie here too. So, the TV channels will launch an SMS contest, in which India will win hands down. If Twenty20 is cricket, then Ram Vilas Vedanti must be an Karunanidhi’s best friend.
I was not a big fan of T20 earlier as I felt that it was more of a batsman’s game and followed the scores only after the matches were over. But today’s win on top of the other two victories has made me rethink. There could not be a better advertisement for this form of cricket than the last few matches.
India (will) won!!!!!!
ICL has indirectly helped Dhoni and gang.. BCCI announced huge cash rewards for the players mainly to stunt the ICL….
Am surprised, why Churmuri has not come up with any article on the new 20-20 champions?