After getting thrashed all over the park, the #England bowlers had something to cheer about in their opening world cup game against #Australia at the #MCG.
#StevenFinn registered a #hattrick on the last three balls of the Aussie innings.
Wicket #1 - 49.4 overs - Brad Haddin c. Broad b.Finn 31 (14) Wicket #2 - 49.5 overs - Glenn Maxwell c. Root b.Finn 66 (40) Wicket #3 - 49.6 overs - Mitchell Johnson c. Anderson b.Finn 0 (1)
Finn finished his spell with 5 for 71 but not before being carted all over the place by the Australian batsman, especially Maxwell.
He is very focused thoughtful, and concerned about the welfare of others, his ability to categorize and notice every detail means that the aura surrounding him is always of a concerned and resourceful responsibility not only for self but everyone around him.
He needs to balance responsibility of his own needs and to those off others.
He is destined to make changes and bring about direct progress that benefits everyone around too.
Eoin’s greatest challenge is following his heart, he needs to understand that his needs and wants are just as important and as fascinating as those of others.
Eoin can enhance his luck by understanding that he needs to use his imagination which is the key that will unlock the door to his success. He cannot accomplish anything without it being first pictured in his mind.
His Power Thought “Whatever my mind can conceive it can achieve”
He has the ability to see problems in both an emotional and a practical way making you an excellent problem solver and mediators.
He is capable of bringing in even the most divergent of opinions into harmony with great charm and tact.
Ian needs to recognize the importance of relaxation and quiet emotional fulfillment.
Once he is able to do that he will be able to enlist the support of others and make progress where he needs to.
He is a wonderful leader and a great communicator working particularly well when given the charge of a team with the opportunity to inspire and encourage others.
His greatest challenge is responding to the needs of others, the way forward is to understand that shirking his responsibilities for more stimulating pursuits will not bring him the fulfillment he seeks.
To enhance his luck, he should not over commit himself. If the to do list is long decide the priorities.
This will attract luck because by being selective he will notice and increased energy and clarity of mind.
His Power Thought “Today I will consider both sides of every argument”
He likes to be admired and respected. If allowed to be in control of situations he will do wonders. He is an honest and well informed person others can safely rely on him for any kind of judgment. Love him or hate him you cannot ignore him. Consciously or unconsciously he is committed to his game and wants to be the number one. His greatest challenge is self reliance. He needs to be confident and the way forward for him is to understand that as long as he relies on others for a sense of self worth he will not be in control of his life. He needs to go out and show his worth.
Luck is enhanced when he celebrates being who he is for only when he is comfortable with himself can he be confident in his skill and talents, attracting the luck and recognition he deserves.
If he is able to establish his sense of identity he will do tremendously well.
His Power Thought “I am at the center of my world. What I think and feel matters”.
Checked out the wonderful Ad above? Am sure all of Pak will be as frustrated as the guy shown ...
In all world cup editions till date where Pak have faced Ind, they have been on the losing side. Amazingly, all those losses have been pretty one sided.
1992 - by 30+ runs at Sydney (league match, Pak went on to win the World Cup then)
1996 - by 50+ runs at Bengaluru (quarter final - knockout game)
1999 - by 40+ runs at Manchester (super sixes match, Pak reached finals of the World Cup then)
2003 - by 6 wickets at Jo'burg
2011 - by 40+ runs at Mohali (semi final - knockout game)
2015 - WHO WILL WIN? - at Adelaide (league match)
Clear indicator they seem to be under pressure against India at the biggest stage of cricket.
So, how is it about to change?
Will Pak beat Ind at Adelaide?
If we were to go by law of averages - it is long over due.
24 years without winning against Ind will hurt surely...
Here are some reasons to think why Pak will emerge victorious at the Adelaide Oval on 15th Feb '15:
- Australian pitches are about bowling strengths than batting. Although AO is a belter of a track and one of the best pitches for batting in Australia, the natural bounce and swing should suit the Pak bowling (much much superior than the pedestrian Ind bowling at the moment)
- Ind is in a hopeless situation at the moment in all departments - bowling and batting (fielding exempted because their fielders don't get enough runs to defend anyway). This is the best time for Pak to capitalize and deal a blow on their already low confidence.
- Ind has been sledging all the way in Australia without focusing on cricket. Clearly distracted. Pak on the other hand seem to be focused on the game. Although they are finding it a bit tough in NZ, they seem more zoned in on the job.
- They can exploit weaknesses in the Indian batting big time .. get through Kohli, Rahane and Dhoni and the rest will take care of itself. The same does not apply to India's bowling woefully struggling to get a few wickets eveyr game. Pak batsman can (although weaker of the two teams) target that and make up for loss of superstar value!
Lets see how it goes? because don't think Pak will get a better opportunity to strike early, strike dearly at Ind in a World Cup match. If they meet again later in the tournament in knock-out stages (it has never happened before) then I will back India to win that game. If India reach knockouts, they will be a completely different outfit to negotiate. That man Dhoni has ability and mastery of setting up "big games" psychologically and winning them.
Go Pak grab your chance! Team India ... watch out if you need to keep your 100% record intact!
Ind meet Pak at the Adelaide Oval in the Pool B opening match on 15th Feb.
Match starts 8:50 am India time, 9:20 am Pakistan time.
