Australian’s reaching their first ever Champions Trophy Final, proved yet again why they are the best in the business. The kangaroo’s stumbled in the beginning but oscillated from the ordinary to a sublime performance, continuing their recent dominance over their south-hem rivals with their 16th victory in their last 18 one-day matches.
Mohali Pitch lived up to its reputation of being a bowler friendly wicket, as both teams lost their top-order cheaply. Kiwis missed their experienced campaigner Scott Styris sorely. What do the sides have to do to match the Aussies? Is still a question that lies unanswered... They look stumbling but a name would come-up to salvage, one department of their game complements the other just prefect, and presence on turf just inspiring.
One team of late has looked a side that can give the Kangaroo’s a run for their money, The Caribbean’s have had the better of them on two occasions in three meetings. Caribbean’s play Proteas in the second semi final today, and will be the favorites to win, but not worth denying, they are the most venerable side in the game today and consistency being a word that they can’t be complimented with... So South Africa will surely fancy their chances backed by their splendid bowling against Pakistan the other day.
Australia would definitely want the Proteas to make it to the final, fancying their title chances more against them than having to play against the Former Champions. No matter who wins the semi, one thing’s certain Aussies will embrace the trophy they don’t have in their backyard yet.
Via: Eurosport
