Myoho-mystic forces of nature was the inspirational theme of Kiran & Meghna in lakme fashion week's 2011 spring collection,but certainly it was South Africa feeling vibes of it.Sehwag set the mood with the boundary of the first ball.Hitting 3 four's of Morkel's fifth over,he, tormented the full blown balling attack like anything. Catches dropped , chances missed ,surreal but nice to watch him dodging Steyn's gun & thrashing morkel.Somebody remarked "it was just like tasting a hot curry where you enjoy the dish but certainly had a chance to scald your mouth ".Sachin too joined the band in the 8th over hitting morkel for 2 four's over covers.And then there was a reminiscient of Sachin's biggie of Andrew Caddick over deep backward square leg in 2003 world cup.Only difference was , this time victim was Dale Steyn.87 of 10 overs , highest score in powerplay world cup,2011.Graeme Smith biting his nails to get rid of the tyranny of this duo.Much to Smith ease Sehwag departed at 73 & India 143 /1.Gambhir came it at no. 2. who along with sachin consolidated Indian innings.Sachin drove a full length of morkel past deep cover to reach his 99th century in international cricket.With 267/1 in 39th over everything looked in cards-sachins 150,india's 350.But, one man has his own plan.Dale Steyn's fierce bowling dismantled the last 9 wickets for 29 runs.South Africa clawed back in the match.India setting over a total of 296.
Zaheer & co. made it difficult for Smith & amla giving 37 runs of 8 overs.Smith's wicket in the 9th over gave india a reason to cheer.But this was to last for small time.Amla along with kallis build a formidable partnership.Duminy & De villiers contributed handsomely with the bat.The ship set to sail away from indian coast but all was not over.2 quick run out brought some cheers for indian camps.Botha & Du Plessis quick fired to ensure a happy win for South Africa.But Zaheers bowling was a bolt in the blue.He made sure that India reels easy with 13 required of last 6 balls with 3 wickets in hand.Adernalin was pumping high.It was a battle of holding down your nerves between Ashish Nehra & Peiterson. Six & four of 1st two balls & the South African ship sailed away from the Indian coast.
Alas! one more brilliant performance in vain,billions heart crushed.
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