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Susy, no worries, I've been ignoring the thread a bit anyway and your still on topic too.
I meant to give my predictions for the semis but was slack so you'll just have to believe I got 2 out of 2 right. I couldn't sleep the other night so I saw the second half of the Sri Lankan innings against the Kiwis. They looked pretty solid, though when they went from 1 down to 4 down quickly I was begining to wonder if there would be another upset. But they steadied and in the end got there comfortably.
I wish I had seen the India Pakistan match, it sounds like it was a ripper. I'm pleased that the real Pakistan turned up at the tournament and have done so well. After all the turmoil they have been through it's great to see. World cricket needs competitive matches. I'd like to see the Windies return as a real force and some of the minnows (eg Bangladesh, Ireland, Zimbabwe) move into the big league.
As for the final my heart says Sri Lanka (Aussies like the underdogs) but my head says India. I think India has just a bit more talent and they will be lifted by the home crowd. Sometimes home teams can freeze but I don't think that will happen, it will make them stronger. I reckon it will be a cracker of a match and I hope it isn't decided until the last over, maybe a number 11 needing 2 off the last ball. That wouldn't be the best for Susy's heart but the rest of us would love it!
In either case I believe this will be the first time a host (or co-host) has won the cup and if India get up, they will be the first country to win it on home soil.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, the weather forecast is for clear skies on Saturday. After the rotten weather we've had for months it would be hard not to go observing - especially as SWMBO likes astronomy much more than cricket. It would also be only the second outing for the 16" since I bought it 12 months ago! If I do go observing I will listen to it on the radio and should be back in time for the end of the match.
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