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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final Photo Highlights - Aus v NZ CT Final Pictures, Images

Australia won the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy,against New Zealand in the final by 6 wickets with 28 balls remaining on Monday, 5th October, 2009 at Centurian. Shane Warson got man of the Match for his brilliant century with unbeaten 105 runs and Ponting won Man of the Series award for scoring 288 runs in 4 matches.

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of Champions Trophy final.















Monday, October 5, 2009

Australia won the 2009 Champions Trophy, beat New Zealand by 6 wicktes in Final, Watson hit century


Australia won the 2009 Champions Trophy, beat New Zealand by 6 wicktes in Final, Watson hit century


In a low scoring final of 2009 Champions Trophy, Australia successfully defended their title as they beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the final to lift the title 2nd time on Monday, 5th October, 2009 at Centurian. NZ made 200/9 in 50 overs and Aus made 206/4 in 45.2 overs.

New Zealans without their inspirational captain Daniel Vettori elected to bat made only 200/9 in 50 overs and got 2 early wickets of Australia but Shane Watson with unbeaten century completed with 2 sixes on last 2 balls with 106 runs, his back to back century in this tournament with Cameron White 62 runs put 128 runs for the 3rd wicket and set the victory.

Match Summary:

New Zealand - 200/9 in 50 overs (Guptill 40, Hauritz 3-37)

Australia
- 206/4 in 45.2 overs (Watson 105, White 62, Mill 3-27)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Shane Watson (Australia)

Man of the Series - Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Golden Bat Award for Most Runs - Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Golden Ball Award for Most Wickets - Wayn Parnell (South Africa)

Result - Australia won by 6 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Aus vs NZ CT Final Live Scorecards - Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Second Final Live Commentary


Aus vs NZ CT Final Live Scorecards - Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Second Final Live Commentary


In the Final of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, neighbors rivals Australia and New Zealand will meet in the day--night game on Monday, 5th October, 2009 at Centurian from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of Champions Trophy match between Australia and New Zealand Here!

Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2nd SF Match Live Score Card With Commentary:

Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final - Aus vs NZ CT Final Preview, Teams on 5th October


Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final - Aus vs NZ CT Final Preview, Teams on 5th October


Defending champions Australia and underdog neighbors New Zealand will meet in the Final of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy on Monday, 5th October, 2009 at SuperSport Park, Centurion in a day-night game starting from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time.

Australia is unbeaten so far in the tournament and looking favorite to defend the title as all the batsman like Watson, Ponting, Paine, Hussey are in good touch while Johnson and Lee doing well in bowling department.

New Zealand started the tournament with a loss against South Africa after a tough tour of Sri Lanka and from their they never look back as even though they are struggling with injuries to key players like Ryder and Tuffey. Daniel Vettori is leading from the front and using the available resources beautifully.

Australia Team, Squad for the Final of Champions Trophy:

Shane Watson, Tim Paine (wk), Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Hussey, Callum Ferguson, Cameron White, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Nathan Hauritz, Peter Siddle.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the Final of Champions Trophy:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Aaron Redmond, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott/Scot Styrus, Neil Broom, Daniel Vettori (capt), James Franklin, Shane Bond, Kyle Mills, Ian Butler.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the Champions Trophy final between New Zealand and Australia Here!

Friday, October 2, 2009

Pak vs NZ CT 2nd SF Live Scorecards - Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Second Semifinal Live Commentary

In the second semifinal of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, hot favorite Pakistan will take injury hit New Zealand in the day/night game of Saturday, 3rd September, 2009 at Johannesburg from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand Here!

Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2nd SF Match Live Score Card With Commentary:

Champions Trophy 2nd Semifinal - Pakistan vs New Zealand CT 2nd SF Preview, Pak v NZ CT 2nd SF Teams


Champions Trophy 2nd Semi-Final - Pakistan vs New Zealand CT 2nd SF Preview, Pak v NZ CT 2nd SF Teams


Pakistan and New Zealand will meet in the 2nd Semi-Final of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday, 3rd October, 2009 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg in a day night game starting from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time. This will be the rematch of Famous 1992 World Cup semi-final.

Pakistan is the title favorite for back to back ICC tournament after T20 World Cup 2 months ago as they are in good form. Mohaamad Asif made a good come pack after doping controversy while Naved doing great. Imran Nazir willreplace Misbah and Aamer will take Asif's place.

New Zealand on other hand struggling with injured players as their batting will suffer in the absence of Jesse Ryder while Grant Elliot availability will be decided in the last moment and Scot Styrus has come for back up.

Pakistan Team, Squad for the 2nd SF of Champions Trophy:

Imaran Nazir, Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Yousuf, Younis Khan (capt), Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Asif/ Umar Gul, Naved-ul-Hasan Rana, Mohammad Aamer, Saeed Ajmal.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 2nd SF of Champions Trophy:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Aaron Redmond, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott/Scot Styrus, Neil Broom, Daniel Vettori (capt), James Franklin, Shane Bond, Kyle Mills, Ian Butler.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 2nd semifinal between New Zealand and Pakistan Here!

Aus vs Eng CT 1st SF Live Scorecards - Australia vs England Champions Trophy First Semifinal Live Commentary

Aus vs Eng CT 1st SF Live Scorecards - Australia vs England Champions Trophy First Semifinal Live Commentary

In the 1st Semi-Final of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, defending champion Australia will take bitter rival England in the day/night game of Friday, 2nd October, 2009 at Centurion starting from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of Champions Trophy match between Australia and England Here!

Australia vs England Champions Trophy 1st SF Match Live Score Card With Commentary:

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Champions Trophy 1st Semi-Final - Australia vs England CT 1st SF Preview, Teams on 2nd October


Champions Trophy 1st Semi-Final - Australia vs England CT 1st SF Preview, Teams on 2nd October

First Semifinal of 2009 ICC Champions Trophy will be played between arch rivals Australia and England on Friday, 2nd October, 2009 at SuperSport Park, Centurion in a day-night game starting from 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST, 6.30 PM Pak Time

Australia reached in the semis by last ball winning against Pakistan and leading the Group A and now face arch rivals England in the 1st semi-final. They have adavantage as they beat England by 6-1 in ODI's very recently and Mivhael Hussey is back in form.

England is the most surprising team of the tournament beat top teams like host South Africa and Sri Lanka with big scores. Paul Collingwood is in good touch with Owais Shah and Morgan.

Australia Team, Squad for the 1st Semi-Final of Champions Trophy:

Shane Watson, Tim Paine (wk), Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Hussey, Callum Ferguson, Cameron White, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Nathan Hauritz, Peter Siddle.

England Team, Squad for the 1st Semi-Final Match of Champions Trophy:

Andrew Strauss (capt), Joe Denly, Owais Shah, Paul Collingwood, Matt Prior (wk), Eoin Morgan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Tim Bresnan, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st semifinal match between Australia and England Here!

Teams MP Win Loss NR RR Points
Group A
Australia 03 02 00 01 +1.510 05
Pakistan 03 02 01 00 +0.999 04
India 03 01 01 01 +1.290 03
West Indies 03 00 03 00 -1.537 00
Group B
New Zealand 03 02 01 00 +0.782 04
England 03 02 01 00 -0.487 04
Sri Lanka 03 01 02 00 -0.085 02
South Africa 03 01 02 00 -0.177 02