A match well played

Still recovering from staying up all night to watch the match SL Vs NZ, which started at midnight Aussie time. And having to watch the World cup semi-finals on live streaming on the internet (sitting in front of the laptop and cramming our necks) because these people here don't think it worthwhile to telecast on tv!!! outrageous! But of course the Aus Vs SA match was on tv because it was Australia that was playing!

Anyway, we won!! it was all worth it!

Mahela was excellent. At first I was quite annoyed with him for defending each and every ball without hitting it with the bat and getting some runs. But of course they are the experts, and what do I know? He didn't play hard because he knew it's not the way to go. But later on he gradually hit the accelerator and ended up with a century (not out) and a strike rate over a hundred. That was literally a 'captain's knock'!

And all credit goes to Upul Tharanga, and for the team to have kept their faith in him. Comforting to know there's young talent emerging to replace the senior players in the near future.

Next...against the ruthless Aussies in the finals on Saturday...hope...hope...hope!!!!