Photos and Video: Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The brutal left-hander Chris Gayle smashed a blistering unbeaten 75 off just 41 balls and played a key role in a crushing 74-run victory over a listless Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Gayle hit five fours and half a dozen of towering sixes as West Indies made a mockery of Aussie attack.

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Gayle not only performed with the bat, but also amused his team mates and cricket fans with his unique "Gangnam Style" dance after his team reaches in maiden final of ICC World Twenty20 the other night, beating mighty Australian by a huge margin.

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Throughout the ongoing tournament Gayle has been doing his own version of a wacky dance from worldwide sensation for South Korean musician Park Jae-Sang.

Last night Gayle used it to celebrate in his own unique style.

“It just happens, to be honest, it wasn't really planned,” Gayle said after last night’s victory.

“That's me, it depends what type of mood I'm in. I'll just do something crazy and it's a good dance, everyone enjoys it.” 

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Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

 

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West Indies will now meet unbeaten hosts Sri Lanka tomorrow (SUNDAY).

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Pakistan reaches the semi-finals of ICC World Twenty20

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Tuesday, Oct. ) - The last Super Eight Round match between India and South Africa was still under process; when Pakistan sails through to the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20, as soon as South Africa gone past 121. 

Pakistan reaches the semi-finals of ICC World Twenty20

Faf du Plessis played an impressive knock of 65 off 38 balls. Although South Africa loses by 1 run but their brave effort gives lifeline to Pakistan, who were put on the edge by India thrashing them comprehensively this Sunday. 

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2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be kicked off tomorrow (Schedule and Details)

The 2012 ICC World Twenty20 will be the fourth ICC World Twenty20 competition, an international Twenty20 cricket tournament that will be held in Sri Lanka between September 18 and October 7, 2012. The schedule The schedule has been posted by ICC. This will be the first World Twenty20 tournament held in an Asian country, the last three being held in South Africa, England and the West Indies respectively.

 

2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be kicked off tomorrow (Schedule and Details)

Twelve (12) teams are going to fight out their hearts in the latest edition of the ICC World T20. The teams include Sri Lanka (the host), Zimbabwe, Australia, Ireland, Afghanistan, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, West Indies, Pakistan and England.

Teams are divided into four groups for the initial round as follows:

Group A – England, India, Afghanistan
Group B – Australia, West Indies, Ireland
Group C – Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Group D – Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh

After the intial round two tema from each group will qualify for the second round - Super Eight (Super 8, S8 round) and two groups will be formed having 4 teams in each group.

 

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Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis led KKR through to the title of IPL 2012

CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – Gambhir-led spirited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerges as the champions in the fifth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) after thrashing the two0time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wicket on their home ground on Sunday night.

Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis led KKR through to the title of IPL 2012

A once-in-a-lifetime innings of 89 off just 48 balls by Himachal Pradesh Ranji player Manvinder Bisla and an equally stirring 49-ball 69 by Jacques Kallis guided the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned franchise to the title with a five-wicket win in the final.

Chasing a daunting task of 191 KKR lost their skipper and inform batsman in very first over of their innings’ but no body knows that it will be all-Bisla show later on, who was gracefully supported by veteran Jacques Kallis to lead their team to first ever IPL title.  

Manvinder Bisla took the charge after Gambhit fell to an in-cutter of Ben Hilfenhaus on the last ball of the first over. Bisla played an extraordinary innings to keep the required run rate under control at any point of time during their batting. He was very well supported by experienced Kallis. 

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Gautam Gambhir led KKR to win over KXIP in 22nd match of IPL 2012

Gautam Gambhir led by example as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) comprehensively by 8 wickets in the 22^nd match of IPL 2012 played yesterday night here at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Chandigarh.

Gautam Gambhir led KKR to win over KXIP in 22nd match of IPL 2012

KKR skipper played an unbeaten 66-run knock off just 44 balls to lead his team to the third victory in this season. Jacques Kallis also played his role contributing by 30 off 23 to ease up the target of 125 set by Punjab (KXIP).

KXIP won the toss and elected to bat first; but Adam Gilchrist (40 off 30) and Shaun Marsh (33 off 30) were the two main contributors to the total of 124/7. No other batsmen succeeded to get into double figure except David Hussey (10 off 14). KKR bowlers kept a very tight line to curtail the host’s batsmen silent throughout their batting. Brett Lee and Sunil Narine picked up 2 wickets each for KKR.

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Asia Cup Cricket 2012: India need Lankan favor to play the tournament final against Pakistan

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Tue, Mar. 20) – In the final league match of 2012 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament hosts Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka today (Tuesday, March 20) here at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

Sri Lanka is already out of the tournament; but they have to play for their pride. On the other hand; the thrilling victory of Bangladesh over India on Friday not only prevented the tournament to be meaningless until the final, but it also kept India on the edge even after an exciting win over Pakistan the other day. 

Asia Cup Cricket 2012: Updated Points Table (March 19)

According to latest team positions on points table; India is placed on second spot with eight points and Sri Lanka is on the third spot with four, having one match in the pocket. If Bangladesh manages to produce the same cutthroat performance, as they did against India, they can manage to win the match that will throw India out of the contest once again. 

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India not sure to play in final despite a thrilling win against Pakistan in Asia Cup

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Sun, Mar. 18) – Asia Cup 2012 (Pakistan v India) - Scores: Pakistan 329-6 in 50 overs (Nasir Jamshed 112, Mohammad Hafeez 105, Younus Khan 52) v India 330-4 in 47.5 overs (Virat Kohli 183, Rohit Sharma 68, Sachin Tendulkar 52)

Virat Kohli is pumped up after reaching his third hundred in four ODIs

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Not India but Virat Kohli beat Pakistan in a high-scoring affair here at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. The match proved to be a thriller as expected always for the contest between these arch-rivals. 

India successfully chased 329 rather comfortably in the end. This is India's highest chase in ODIs, beating their Natwest final heroics in 2002. The very special innings by Virat Kohli was the essence of India’s victory. Kohli smashed 183 off 147 balls, hitting 22 boundaries and a towering sixer. He was named man of the match for his memorable innings. 

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Tendulkar's 100th ton wasted by poor bowling, capitalized by smart Bangla tigers

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Sat, Mar. 18) – Bangladesh vs India (Asia Cup 2012): What a match it was! Will be remembered for very long time for the thrilling victory of Bangladesh and might even longer for the milestone achieved by the Little Master Saching Tendulkar.

Tendulkar's 100th ton wasted by poor bowling, capitalized by smart Bangla tigers

The hosts of Asia Cup 2012 have certainly avoided the possible elimination from the tournament. Now all three teams except Pakistan, which have already qualified for final, have their chances to qualify for the final on March 22. 

Bangladesh victory was certainly proved to be a big shock for India; but it revitalizes the hopes of Sri Lanka to enter into final by beating the hosts in their final league match, scheduled on March 20.  

Right now, after upsetting defeat of India; there’s no big change on the points table as Pakistan still on top, followed by India and Bangladesh respectively. Both have four points, but India ahead in terms of NRR.

There are following possibilities in the remaining two league matches which can affect the second finalist to be decided…….

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Aizaz Cheema shines as Pakistan register second victory in Asia Cup

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Fri, Mar. 16) – Pakistan confirm their berth in the Asia Cup 2012 final, scheduled on March 22, beating Sri Lanka comprehensively by 6 wickets yesterday.

Aizaz Cheema shines as Pakistan register second victory in Asia Cup

Pakistan not only beat Sri Lanka; but also earned a bonus point by achieving the target of 189 under 40 overs. Now Pakistan is on top of the points table with 9 points followed by India with 4 points and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka is just out of the tournament with the recent defeat in the hands of Pakistan.

Electing to bat first, after winning the toss, Sri Lanka had a poor start; but Upul Tharanga (57) and Kumar Sangakkara (77) played well to rescue their team. After Saeed Ajmal trapped Tharanga, the wickets kept on falling due to impressive bowling by Pakistan bowlers and the whole Lankan team sent back to pavilion for just 188.

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