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ICC WC 2011 : Match No 10 : Pakistan pip Sri Lanka in a close encounter

Match No 10: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan at Col-RPS on 26.02.11: Pakistan won by 11 runs

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq added 108 runs for the fourth wicket in this game providing the 184th occasion of a three figure partnership in one day games. This stand also represents the 26th occasion of a three figure partnership for the fourth wicket in the world cup.

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq added 108 runs for the fourth wicket in this game providing the 18th occasion of Pakistan batsmen posting a three figure partnership in one day games. This stand also represents the fifth occasion of Pakistan batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the fourth wicket in the world cup. The other four occasions are – 147* runs between Imran Khan and Zaheer Abbas vs New Zealand at Nottingham on 20.06.83 : 112 runs between Imran Khan and Javed Miandad vs Australia at Lahore on 04.11.87 : 101 runs between Javed Miandad and Saleem Malik vs Sri Lanka at Perth on 15.03.92 and 118 runs between Abdul Razaaq and Inzamam-ul-Haq vs Australia at Leeds on 23.05.99

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq added 108 runs for the fourth wicket in this game which is a record stand by Pakistan batsmen against Sri Lanka for the fourth wicket in the world cup. It eclipsed the previous best partnership of 101 runs between Javed Miandad and Saleem Malik at Perth on 15.03.92

Younis Khan {72} and Misbah-ul-Haq {83*} scored fifties in this game to provide the 78th and 79th occasion of Pakistan batsmen scoring fifties in the world cup. Both the batsmen registered their second fifty in the world cup. Younis Khan had scored 50 and Misbah-ul-Haq had scored 65 in Pakistan’s first game against Kenya at Hambantota on 23.02.11

Younis Khan with his 72 in this game registered his 41st one day half century and 47th fifty

while Misbah-ul-Haq registered his 13th one day half century.

Kamran Akmal was dismissed stumped by KC Sangakkara for 39 in this game providing the 12th occasion of wicket keeper batsman stumped by rival wicket keeper in the world cup. It was the second stumped dismissal for Kamran Akmal in the world cup. The other occasion was against Kenya at Hambantota on 23.02.11 when he was stumped by NJ O’Brien for 55.

Kamran Akmal became the third wicket keeper batsman to be stumped on two occasions in the world cup. The other two are – AC Gilchrist of Australia and NJ O’Brien of Ireland.

Kamran Akmal’s stumped dismissal in this game provides the 108th occasion of a batsman stumped in world cup. His stumped dismissal provides the sixth occasion of a Pakistan batsman dismissed stumped in the world cup. He became the second Pakistan batsman after Inzamam-ul-Haq to be dismissed stumped on two occasions in the world cup.

This game witnessed three stumped dismissals – one batsman from Pakistan and two from Sri Lanka – providing the third occasion of three stumped dismissals in a world cup game. The other two occasions were witnessed in the game between India and Zimbabwe at Mumbai on 17.10.87 and Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at The Oval on 11.06.99

Mohammad Hafeez was run out for 39 in this game providing the 436th occasion of a batsman dismissed run out in the world cup. His run out dismissal provides the 51st occasion of a Pakistan batsman dismissed run out in the world cup.

Mohammad Hafeez was run out for 39 in this game providing the 83rd occasion of an opening batsman dismissed run out in the world cup. His run out dismissal provides the eighth occasion of a Pakistan opening batsman dismissed run out in the world cup.

M Muralitharan’s aggregate of world cup wickets stood at 56 which include his one wicket in this game. He now stands second in the list of most wicket takers in world cup. GD McGrath with 71 wickets to his credit stands first in the list. M Muralitharan while occupying the second place went past Wasim Akram’s 55 wicket aggregate.

TM Dilshan who had completed 5000 plus runs in the previous game against Kenya extended his run aggregate to 5047 with his 41 runs in this game.

Shahid Afridi captured his 300th wicket in one day games when he captured the wicket of KC Sangakkara in this game. At the end of this game his aggregate of one day wickets stood at 301

Shahid Afridi became the eleventh bowler in the annals of one day games to capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – M Muralitharan {522} : Wasim Akram {502} : Waqar Younis {416} : WPUJC Vaas {400} : SM Pollock {393} : GD McGrath {381} : A Kumble {337} : B Lee {337} : ST Jayasuriya {322} and J Srinath {315}

Shahid Afridi became the third Pakistan bowler to capture 300 plus wickets after Wasim Akram {502} and Waqar Younis {416}

Shahid Afridi became the second all rounder in the annals of one day games to 6000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. At the end of this game his run aggregate stood at 6606 while his wicket aggregate stood at 301. ST Jayasuriya with his 13428 runs and 322 wickets is the other cricketer to perform this all round feat.

Shahid Afridi became the fifth all rounder in the annals of one day games to score 2000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – ST Jayasuriya {13428 runs and 322 wickets}: Wasim Akram {3717 runs and 502 wickets}: SM Pollock {3519 runs and 393 wickets} and WPUJC Vaas {2025 runs and 400 wickets}

Shahid Afirdi returned with figures of 4 for 34 in this game providing the 136th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in the world cup. His figures provide the 15th occasion of a Pakistan bowler capturing four or more wickets in the world cup

Shahid Afridi’s 4 for 34 in this game provide the ninth occasion of a captain capturing four or more wickets in one day games. His 4 for 34 represents his second four wicket haul in one day games. the first being his 5 for 16 vs Kenya at Hambantota on 23.02.11

With his two four wicket hauls in the world cup, Shahid Afridi became the second captain to capture four or more wickets. Imran Khan is the other captain to achieve the feat {4 for 37 vs West Indies at Lahore on 16.10.87 and 4 for 37 vs England at Karachi on 20.10.87

Shahid Afridi’s four wicket hauls in this game provide the 20th occasion of a bowler capturing four plus wicket hauls on two occasions {exact two occasions and not two or more} in the same edition of the world cup. He became the third Pakistan bowler to achieve such a feat after Abdul Qadir {in 1983} and Imran Khan {in 1987}

Shahid Afridi’s four wicket hauls in this game provide the 23rd occasion of a bowler capturing four plus wicket hauls on two or more occasions in the world cup {not necessarily in the same edition}. He became the fourth Pakistan bowler to achieve such a feat after Abdul Qadir {on three occasions}, Wasim Akram {on three occasions} and Imran Khan {on two occasions}

Shahid Afridi’s two four wickets hauls came in consecutive games – vs Kenya at Hambantota on 21.02.11 and vs Sri Lanka at Col-RPS on 26.02.11. He became the seventh bowler to perform the feat in the world cup. Others are – ALF de Mel of Sri Lanka, GJ Gilmour of Australia, Imran Khan of Pakistan, SK Warne of Australia, M Muralitharan of Australia and MG Johnson of Australia.

Shahid Afridi became the second Pakistan bawler to capture four or more wickets in consecutive games in the world cup after Imran Khan

Shahid Afridi’s two consecutive four wicket hauls in this world cup provide the 58th occasion of a bowler capturing four or more wickets in two or more consecutive games in the annals of the world cup. His feat provide the 13th occasion of a Pakistan bowler to achieving such a feat. Others are – Waqar Younis {03 occasions} : Waqar Younis {03 occasions} : Waqar Younis {03 occasions} : Imran Khan {02 two occasions} : Wasim Akram {02 occasions} : Aaqib Javed {02 occasions} : Saqlain Mushtaq {two occasions} : Saqlain Mushtaq {two occasions} : Azar Mahmood {two occasions} : Waqar Younis {two occasions} : Ifthiqar Anjum {two occasions} and Umar Gul {two occasions}

ICC WC 2011: Cometh the hour, cometh Yuvraj

When an 18-year-old Yuvraj Singh made a mockery of the Australian bowlers in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2000, smashing a match-winning knock of 84 in only his second match, India and world cricket looked on in awe.
Here was a hitter and timer of the ball who was in a class of his own. His many powerful knocks powered India to some fantastic wins. But if there was one crowning glory of his hitting prowess, it was the six sixes he took off a hapless England bowler Stuart Broad during the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. It was carnage and beauty at the same time.
The last 24 months, however, have witnessed an apparent dip in his form and fitness. Yuvraj has been in scratchy form in his last 20 ODIs, having scored just 440 runs at an average of 27.5 and a strike rate of 69.73 as compared to his career figures of 36.61 and 87.65 respectively.
No one doubts the special talent he possesses but his attitude in recent times has been way off-target. The Yuvraj, which we were accustomed to see was lot more bubbly and a live-wire on the field. The southpaw which we knew was one of the best timers of the ball has been no way near his true class in the recent past.
With more than 15,000 runs under his belt, the World Cup in the subcontinent is his chance at redemption and there is no reason why he cannot pull it off.
Even during the warm-up game against Australia on Sunday, Yuvraj had to fight for his runs. The image of the free-flowing Yuvraj seems like a picture of the past. But all he needs is one good outing in the middle. And his teammates and opponents are all aware that once he gets into his stride then there will be no looking back for the southpaw.
No one in Team India can time the ball better than him. His flick on the on-side and his lusty blows can get the crowds and fans get into a tizzy.
All he needs is that head on his shoulders stays in the right place. Yuvraj has always played his best on the biggest stage. And it doesn't get bigger than winning the World Cup at home.
It's time again to see the Yuvraj who walked in and plundered the opposition, forced them into submission, and gave Indian cricket some of its most memorable moments.
 
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