The World Cup - Semis

[Donny]

Australia won the toss and batted in the first semi against Sri Lanka.

Martyn was replaced by Harvey.

After 5 overs, The Aussies are 0/34.

[Donny]

Gilly walks! He played a sweep to de Silva. It seemed to balloon off his pads and the keeper caught it.

It looked as though the umpire was going to give "not out" but Gilly walked. He scored 22 from 20 balls.

[JLC]

Finally the do or die matches have arrived.

Should be interesting to see how different players react and perform with the knowledge that there may be no tomorrow.

jlc

[Ian]

Australia 171/6 after 43 -Symonds 71 N.O

[CQ]

ohh look whos trying their hardest for the aussies (and doing a mighty fine job at it too!) ANDY SYMONDS!! (u kno the SO CALLED hack)

ha, well ONCE AGAIN he has proved himself!

good onya simmo!

[CQ]

symonds got 91 not out

pretty good, and esp for the shit pitch it was, then again im waiting for all his critics to tell me he arsed it again (like the 143)

[JLC]

Yes very good knock by Symonds and Bichel chipped in as well.

Gilchrist showed great sportsmanship and should take a bow

Sangakarra must be regretting the MISSED STUMPING OFF SYMONDS. Could cost Sri Lanka the game.

jlc

[Donny]

The Aussies recovered again when disaster beckoned. This team is so versatile and a joy to behold.

An excellent 93 run partnership from Lehmann (36) and Symonds was of the highest standard, especially considering the position of their team.

Symonds (91 n.o.) and Bichel (19 n.o.) added 37 at run-a-ball to take the Aussies to a good (considering the wicket) total of 7/212.

Vaas bowled very well again and his 10 overs returned him 3/34. de Silva took 2/36 and Murali went wicketless but only conceded 29 from his 10.

[MrsTarrant]

Well done to Symonds just bloody sensational stuff! Oh and Bichel the man can do no wrong! As for Gilchrist I believe he made a very very bad mistake! I don't think it was about honesty at all I think he acted without thinking and looked most disappointed when he was back in the dressing room! I don't think he will be doing that again in a hurry! If the umpire gives you not out you don't walk anyway that's just silly and before you say anything JLC Steve Waugh agrees with me LoL!

[JLC]

i think Gilchrist did the right thing. Sportsmanship is very important. It would be good to get back to the days where you could except the word of a fielder or a batsman.

Gilchrist took a huge step in that direction. It would be nice to think that other people would do the same thing. Unlikely but who knows

jlc

[MrsTarrant]

Nah big mistake by Gilchrist very big mistake and I think he knows it too! I seriously doubt anyone else would do that it's always the opposite!

[CQ]

yes well sri lanka have fallen in a heap. 65/6 after 19 overs, haha.

how good was the bichel run out!!!

[MrsTarrant]

Sri Lanka are 65/6 after 18 overs! The amazing Brett Lee has 3/30 after 6 overs! GO AUSTRALIA!

[MrsTarrant]

O.k it has started raining and I have to get up early so I'm going to bed! However the score at present is Sri Lanka 123/7 in the 39th over. Australia should win either way! WELL DONE BOYS!

[JLC]

Symonds firstly and the secondly the bowlers did well to get Australia out of trouble to record a good victory. Well Done

Its called Sportsmanship........i know we may not be used to it but it does exist. Maybe Gilchrist did it by accident or maybe he meant it. Whatever the reason it was good for the game of cricket.

Occassionally in Tennis you see Sportsmanship when i player walks for the next point when an "ace" is hit and there is some doubt over whether it is a fault or not.

jlc