India vs Pakistan - Asia Cup Super Four Match Live Score

In an important 4th match of Super Four round in Asia Cup, arch rivals India and Pakistan will meet again at National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in the 1st round of 2008 Asia Cup.

India has already 4 points and they have to win only 1 match out of 2 matches, as they carry 2 points from 1st round. All Indian batsman are in great form especially, Suresh Raina, Virendar Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Yuraj Singh and they are favorites to qualify for the Final on Sunday, 6th July, 2008.

Host Pakistan are in trouble as they have to win their remaining two matches, with big margin in order to qualify for the Final, as they already lost to Sri Lanka and didn't carry any points from 1st round.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Four Match Live Score

Asia Cup's 3rd Match of Super Four round will be played between Bangladesh and title contender Sri Lanka at at National Stadium, Karachi, on Monday, 30th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Sri Lanka beat host Pakistan convincingly by 64 runs in Sunday's match.

Sri Lanka has already won a game in Super Four round and they carry 2 points from 1st round and a win against Bangladesh will confirm their place in the Final of Asia Cup. Kumar Sangakkara's made a century 112 laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's 64-run win over Pakistan.

Bangladesh batted brilliantly against India in 1st match of Super Four, but India was so strong to beat. They have to win today's game to stay in the tournament.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

Australia vs West Indies 3rd ODI Live Score, WI - 69/0 in 15 Overs

World Champion Australia won the toss and invited host West Indies to bat first in the 3rd ODI at National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada, on Sunday, 29th June, 2008. Australia leading the 5 match ODI series by 2-0.

Andrew Symonds returned to Australia's line-up in place of Cameron White as the only change for Australia as they sought a third victory to take the series.

West Indies made 3 changes in their team which lost the 2nd match at the same venue on Friday, Ramnaresh Sarwan was still not 100%, replaced the top order batsman Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin took back the gloves from Patrick Browne and Jerome Taylor make way for Fidel Edwards.

West Indies Playing Eleven:

Chris Gayle (capt), Xavier Marshall, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Fletcher, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Darren Sammy, Daren Powell, Sulieman Benn, Fidel Edwards.


Australia Playing Eleven:

Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin (wk), Andrew Symonds, James Hopes, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Bracken.

West Indies make a solid start in 3rd ODI, they were 69/0 after 15 overs with Chris Gayle on 40 and Marshall on 23 not out.

Asia Cup Super Four 2nd Match - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score

In the 2nd match of Super Four round match in 2008 Cricket Asia Cup, two strong team of the tournament, host Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play in a day night game at National Stadium, Karachi, on Sunday, 29th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Sri Lanka are the clear favourites in this Super Four match.

Bad news for Pakistan as their main strike bowler Umar Gul ruled out of the tournament due to rib cartilage injury. Good news is that their batsman Salman Butt, Younus Khan and captain Shoib Malik in good form.

For Sri Lanka, Chaminda Vaas and Sanath Jayasuriya will both return to the Sri Lankan team after being rested for the match against UAE. They have 2 points advantage from 1st round.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando.

Asia Cup Super Four Match - India 104/2 chasing 284 runs

In the 1st match of Super four round in Asia Cup, Bangladesh put a brilliant performance with the bat and set a target of 284 runs for 6 wickets against Indiaat National Stadium, Karachi, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008.
For Bangladesh Alok Kapali hit a superb century 115 runs off 96 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes well supported by Tamim Iqbal made 55 runs.

India were 104/2 in 17 overs chasing a target of 284 runs, Gambhir batting on 56 runs and Raina on 16 runs.

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Super Four 1st Match Live Score

Asia Cup's 1st match of Super Four round will be played between title favorite India and Bangladesh at National Stadium, Karachi, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. In the Super Four round match all 4 teams will play each other and top two team will play final.

India won its 2 matches in 1st round against Hong Kong and Pakistan convincingly by 256 runs and 6 wickets respectively. They are the strong contender of 2008 Asia Cup. All Indian batsman are in great form.

Bangladesh beat UAE comfortably but lost to Sri Lanka by a huge margin, but have to show something special to win against India.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

England vs New Zealand 5th & Final ODI Live Score at Lords

5 match ODI series between host England and New Zealand is an interesting point as the 5th and final match will be played at Lord's, London, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. New Zealand leading the series by 2-1 as 1 match remaining.

England won the 1st ODI but lost last 2 matches and will try to win final match to level the series 2-2 to finish the series on high note. Captain Collingwood facing 4 match ban for slow over rate.

On the other hand New Zealand lost test series and one off Twenty20 and will try to win ODI series to take home something from a long tour.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

West Indies v Australia, 2nd ODI Live Score at Grenada

West Indies v Australia, 2nd ODI Live score

2nd ODI of 5 match series between host West Indies and Australia will be played at National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada on Friday, 27th June, 2008. Australia leading the series by 1-0.

Australia have the momentum after a convincing win in the first ODI in St Vincent on Tuesday and victory in the first of two games in Grenada would give them a formidable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Shaun Marsh started his ODI career with 81 runs on debut.

West Indies facing the problem of injuries to Chanderpaul and Marshall, also had to deal with groin complaints for Ramnaresh Sarwan and Chris Gayle, neither of whom were at 100% in St Vincent.

West Indies Playing Eleven:

Chris Gayle (capt), Xavier Marshall, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Darren Sammy, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Fidel Edwards.


Australia Playing Eleven:

Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin (wk), Cameron White, James Hopes, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Bracken.

2008 Asia Cup Super Four Round Schedule, Fixture, Timetable

2008 Asia Cup's first round is over and 4 teams, top 2 teams from each group are qualified for the Super Four round of the tournament, starting from Saturday, 28th June, 2008. From Group A, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and from Group B, arch rivals India and Pakistan are qualified for Super Four. UAE and Hong Kong are eliminated after 1st round.

Now 4 teams will play each other in the tournament and top two teams will be qualified for the 6th July Final. All the matches are Day-Night and will be played at National Stadium, Karachi.

Find the complete schedule, timetable, fixture of Asia Cup's Super 4 Round.

Asia Cup - Super Four Round Schedule:

7th Match - Super Four - D/N
Saturday, 28th June, 2008
India vs Bangladesh
National Stadium, Karachi

8th Match - Super Four - D/N
Sunday, 29th June, 2008
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

9th Match - Super Four - D/N
Monday, 30th June, 2008
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

10th Match - Super Four - D/N
Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008
India vs Pakistan
National Stadium, Karachi

11th Match - Super Four - D/N
Thursday, 3rd July, 2008
India vs Sri Lanka
National Stadium, Karachi

12th Match - Super Four - D/N
Friday, 4th July, 2008
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
National Stadium, Karachi

Final of Asia Cup:

13th Match - Final - D/N
Sunday, 6th July, 2008
National Stadium, Karachi

Sehwag hit 95 balls 119 runs - Ind beat Pak by 6 wik in Asia Cup

In a thrilling 5th match of Asia Cup, India successfully chased 300 runs in 42.1 runs against arch rivals Pakistan at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday, 26th June, 2008. Sehwag and Raina put 198 runs for the 2nd wickets as India reached the target with six wickets and 47 balls to spare.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first made 299 runs in 50 overs, thanks to brilliant batting by captain Shoaib Malik and Younus Khan, scored 125 runs off 119 balls with 16 fours and 1 six, 59 runs respectively.

In reply India made quickest chase while facing a target of 300 runs. Sehwag and Raina chased brilliantly with 198 runs partnership for the 2nd wicket. Sehwag scored 119 runs in just 95 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes and Raina contributed 84 runs 0ff 69 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 299/4 runs in 50 Overs.

India - 301/4 in 42.1 Overs.

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Suresh Raina (India)

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)

2nd round of Asia Cup will start from tomorrow with four teams India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh remains in the tournament.

India vs Pakistan Live Score - Asia Cup 5th Match at Karachi

In a big match of Asia Cup 2008 host Pakistan will meet arch rivals India in a day night game of Group B, at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday, 26th June, 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Pakistan beat India in the final of Kitply Cup earlier this month in Bangladesh.

India and Pakistan both beat minnows Hong Kong by 256 and 155 runs respectively, and both are qualified for the next round from Group B.

India will try to take revenge from Pakistan for the defeat of Kitply Cup final, and go ahead for the 2nd round of Asia Cup.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

India vs Hong Kong Live Score - Asia Cup 4th ODI at Karachi

2008 Asia Cup's 4th Group B match, title favorite India will take minnows Hong Kong, at National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 at 2.30 PM IST. India lost to Pakistan in Kitplay Cup Final.

India are looking clear winner and they can strat their Asia Cup campaign +vely. With Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan missing the tournament, India still looking good.

Hong Kong , despite their today's loss, would take pride from the fact that they made a top international side slog it out.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt and wk), Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Ishant Sharma/Manpreet Gony, RP Singh.

Hong Kong Playing Eleven:

Tabarak Dar (capt), Afzaal Haider, Ashish Gadhia, James Atkinson, Toby Brown, Hussain Butt, Irfan Ahmed, Courtney Kruger, Roy Lamsam, Munir Dar, Nadeem Ahmed, Najeeb Amar, Skhawat Ali, Waqas Barkat (wk), Zain Abbas

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score - Asia Cup 3rd Match at Lahore

In the 3rd match of Asia Cup, Sri Lanka will meet Bangladesh, in a Group A day night match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday, 25th June 2008 at 3.00 PM IST. Bangladesh won by 96-run against UAE in their tournament opener will boost their confidence.

Sri Lanka reached the final of that tournament, but their form has slumped considerably over the last year - they've lost 12 out of 22 games, while three of their eight wins were against Bangladesh at home. They will try to win today's match as well as tournament.

Bangladesh have lost 18 out of 18 since World Cup, where they reached in Super 8. Bangladesh never beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka Playing Eleven:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Udawatte, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Kapugedera, Kaushalya Weeraratne, Chaminda Vaas, Dilhara Fernando, Ajantha Mendis, Nuwan Kulasekara.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

England vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score at London

4th ODI between host England and New Zealand will be played at at Kennington Oval, London, on Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. 5 match series are now leve at 1-1 after 3 matches.

New Zealand bounced back after couple of losses and all rounder Grant Elliot, Kyle Mills and Tim Southee also found form.

For England, Alastair Cook, whose shoulder injury ruled him out of the first three ODIs, could return at the top of the order at the expense of Ian Bell, who injured his knee during a warm-up. Meanwhile Ryan Sidebottom has recovered from a stiff back and could return at the expense of James Anderson.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

Pakistan vs Hong Kong - Asia Cup 2nd Match Live Score

In the 2nd match of Asia Cup, host Pakistan will meet new comer Hong Kong in a day night Group B match at National Stadium, Karachi, on Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 at 2.30 PM IST. Pakistan won Kitply Cup last week against India in the Final.

Pakistan have several new players - Saeed Ajmal, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mansoor Ajmad and Nasir Jamshed - in the squad for the Asia Cup.
Hong Kong, on the other hand, will use this match against Pakistan, and the next against India as a experience of International cricket.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Saeed Ajmal.

Hong Kong Playing Eleven:

Tabarak Dar (capt), Afzaal Haider, Ashish Gadhia, James Atkinson, Toby Brown, Hussain Butt, Irfan Ahmed, Courtney Kruger, Roy Lamsam, Munir Dar, Nadeem Ahmed, Najeeb Amar, Skhawat Ali, Waqas Barkat (wk), Zain Abbas

Bangladesh vs UAE - Asia Cup 1st Match Live Score at Lahore

The 1st and opening ODI of Asia Cup will be played between Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Group A at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday, 24th July, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. Six teams are participating in 2008 Asia cup, in 13 day tournament hosted by Pakistan.

Bangladesh won only 1 match so far in the Asia Cup since their debut against Hong Kong in 2004, and they will try to improve their records. They will be favorite in opening match of Asia Cup. They are looking a place in 2nd round of the tournament.

UAE team is new and has traditionally been almost entirely made up of expats from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India who are eligible under the ICC's four-year qualification rules.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

United Arab Emirates Playing Eleven:

Arshad Ali(Capt), Saqib Ali, Fahad Alhashmi, Alawi Shukri, Aman Ali, Amjad Ali(WK), Amjad Javed, Indika Batuwitarachchi, Nizel Fernandes, Khurram Khan, Mohammad Tauqir.

Cricket Asia Cup Schedule, Time Table, Fixture in Pakistan

Cricket Asia Cup will going to be held in Pakistan from Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 to Sunday, 6th July, 2008. Six teams India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Hong Kong will participate in 2008 Asia Cup.

Six Teams are divided into 2 groups with 3 teams each. Top 2 teams will qualify for the knock out stage.

Group A Teams:

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE.

Group B Teams:

India, Pakistan, Hong Kong.


Find the complete schedule, timetable, fixture of 2008 Asia Cup.


League Matches:


1st Match - D/N - Group A
Tuesday, 24th June, 2008
Bangladesh v United Arab Emirates
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

2nd Match - D/N - Group B
Tuesday, 24th June, 2008
Pakistan v Hong Kong
National Stadium, Karachi

3rd Match - D/N - Group A
Wednesday, 25th June, 2008
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4th Match - D/N - Group B
Wednesday, 25th June, 2008
Hong Kong v India
National Stadium, Karachi

5th Match - D/N - Group A
Thursday, 26th June, 2008
Sri Lanka v United Arab Emirates
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

6th Match - D/N - Group B
Thursday, 26th June, 2008
Pakistan v India
National Stadium, Karachi

2nd Round Matches:

7th Match - D/N
Saturday, 28th June, 2008
A2 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

8th Match - D/N
Sunday, 29th June, 2008
A1 v B1
National Stadium, Karachi

9th Match - D/N
Monday, 30th June, 2008
A1 v A2
National Stadium, Karachi

10th Match - D/N
Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008
B1 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

11th Match - D/N
Thursday, 3rd July, 2008
A1 v B2
National Stadium, Karachi

12th Match - D/N
Friday, 4th July, 2008
A2 v B1
National Stadium, Karachi

Final of Asia Cup:

13th Match - D/N
Sunday, 6th July, 2008
National Stadium, Karachi

England vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Score at Bristol

The 3rd ODI of 5 match series between host England and New Zealand will be played at County Ground, Bristol, on Saturday, 21st June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. England leading the series by 1-0.

England is in good form as they won 1st ODI by 114 runs but 2nd ODI was drawn due to rain. Luke Wright scored brilliant 52 runs in last match. England will try to extend the lead.

New Zealand almost won the last match when rain interrupted the match, Brendon McCullum played good inning, guiding New Zealand almost to the finishing line. New Zealand will try to level the series.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Dimitri Mascarenhas, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Michael Mason.

England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Score at Birmingham

The 2nd ODI of 5 match series between host England and New Zealand will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 at 3.30 IST. England won the 1st ODI by 114 runs. England have won last four game in a row against New Zealand.

For England, they are high in confidence after winning test series, one off Twenty20 and 1st ODI and their players are in well form especially Kevin pietersen, Ina Bell and Anderson.

New Zealand have good ODI team but they are struggling to find their rhythm. Hope they will bounce back in 2nd ODI to make series alive.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Grant Elliott, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Michael Mason, Tim Southee.

Aus beat WI by 87 runs in 3rd Test - Aus won series by 2-0

Australia won the 3 test match series by 2-0 after winning the 3rd test against West Indies by 87 runs on the 5th day at at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, 16th June 2008.

Bravo and Shivnarine Chanderpaul threatened a record fourth-innings chase, but important breakthroughs to Casson and Stuart Clark exposed West Indies' tail and Australia wrapped up the triumph 20 minutes before tea when Daren Powell flashed a catch behind off Brett Lee.

West Indies started the day needing 240 more runs to make the highest successful Test chase in history, 475, and the explosive 122-run stand between Bravo and Chanderpaul gave them hope.

Australia won the 3 match series by 2-0 after winning the 1st test by 95 runs at Jamaica as the 2nd test match drawn at Antigua. However West Indies has given a good fight to world Champion Australia.

Match Summary:

Australia 1st Inning - 251 All Out in 67.1 Overs.

West Indies 1st Inning - 216 All Out in 58.5 Overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 439/5 dec. in 145 Overs.

West Indies 2nd Inning - 387 All Out in 105.4 Overs.

Toss - West Indies, who chose to field first.

Man Of The Match - Simon Katich (Australia)

Man Of The Series - S Chanderpaul (West Indies)

Result - Australia won by 87 runs.

Series - Australia won the 3-match series 2-0.

England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score - Eng 84/2 in 20 over

England invited to bat first in the 1st ODI and were 84/2 after 20 overs against New Zealand at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Sunday, 15th June, 2008. England is high in confidence after their thumping win in the Twenty20 at Old Trafford on Friday.

England won the test series as well as one off Twenty20 and aiming to win ODI Series also.

New Zealand is looking strong in 50 overs format of cricket but they are struggling with injuries to key players especially all rounder Jacob Oram.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

JJamie How, Brendon McCullum, James Marshall, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Michael Mason.

Pakistan beat India by 25 runs in the final - won the Kitply Cup

Pakistan beat bitter arch rivals India by 25 runs in a thrilling final of Kitply Cup Triseries, on Saturday, 14th June, 2008, at at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Pakistan batted first, scored 315 runs and bowled out India on 290 runs in 48.2 overs.

For Pakistan, Younus Khan struck a majestic 108 off just 99 deliveries and Salman Butt added 129 before he was forced to retire hurt as Pakistan piled on 315 for three after winning the toss.

India battled back with half centuries from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, but fine bowling from Umar Gul at the death saw Pakistan home.

India lost opener Virender Sehwag early and thereafter lost wickets at regular intervals to be bowled out for 290 in 48.2 overs.

Umar Gul claimed four wickets for 57 from nine overs to help Pakistan won the Kitply Cup.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 315/3 in 50 Overs.

India - 290 All Out in 48.2 Overs.

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man Of The Match - Younis Khan (Pakistan)

Man Of The Series - Salman Butt (Pakistan)

Result - Pakistan won by 25 runs

Pakistan set a target of 316 runs for India in Kitply Cup Final,Mirpur

Pakistan's batsman shown fine form when its matter most, in the Final of Kitply Cup against India, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Saturday, 14th June 2008. Pakistan scored 315 runs for 3 wickets due to brilliant centuries by Salman Butt (129) and Younus Khan (108) runs.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first and their batsman responded well to reach 315 runs in 50 overs. A third wicket partnership of 205 runs 0ff 189 balls between Salman Butt contributed 129 off 136 balls with 12 fours and 3 sixes and Younus Khan, scored 108 runs off 99 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. Misnah-ul-Haq chipped 33 runs off 21 balls in the end.

All Indian bowlers fell apart in the face of the onslaught, eight bowlers were tried but Pakistan made the most of the lack of a fifth specialist. Piyush Chawla came into this game on the back of a morale-boosting four-wicket haul but ended up having a harrowing time, finishing with the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in an ODI with 85 runs in 10 overs.

India vs Pakistan Final Live Score - Kitply Cup Final at Mirpur

Two bitter arch rivals India and Pakistan will meet in the final of Kitply Cup Tri-series, at at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Saturday, 14th June 2008, at 2.30 hours. In a short series India beat both Bangladesh and Pakistan to reach the final and firm favorite to win the Kitply Cup.

India are hot favorite to win the cup as they won five of their last seven games against Pakistan and with their rampaging top-order firing, especially Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuraj and Yusuf Pathan. Indian bowlers, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh and Irfan Pathan are also in fine touch.

Pakistan captain, Shoaib Malik is yet to win a ODI series against significant opposition, and their 12-game winning streak was emphatically snapped by a 140-run defeat in the league match against India.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cap/wk), Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz / Sohail Khan, Iftikhar Anjum.

England vs New Zealand Twenty20 Live Score at Manchester

One-Off Twenty20 International between host England and New Zealand will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Friday, 13th June, 2008 at 8.00 PM IST.

Bad new for New Zealand as fast bowler, Tim Southee is a doubtful starter after he sprained his right ankle during practice, but good news is that Brendon McCullum hit 123 and Ross Taylor 75, against Worcester.

England only have two Twenty20 matches before the Stanford showdown. New Zealand, who lost the Test series 2-0, will be seeking revenge in the limited-overs games against England.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Dimitri Mascarenhas, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

Australia vs West Indies 3rd Test Live Score, Aus 226/7 on day 1

On the 1st day of the 3rd and final test match, West Indies put a brilliant performance with the ball and restricted Australia to 226/7 at the stump of day 1, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Thursday, 12th June, 2008.

West Indian captain Chris Gayle won the toss and invite Australia to bat first, reduced Australia to 111/5 at one stage as Bravo took 3 wickets.

But another counterattacking half-century (52) from Andrew Symonds ensured the match was relatively evenly poised when rain forced an early finish to the first day. Australia reached 226 for 7, with Beau Casson on 6 and Brett Lee on 7.

Australia leading the 3 match series by 1-0 and West Indies are trying to level the series by winning this test match.

India beat Ban by 7 wick, Gambhir hit ton - Ind vs Pak Final

In a one sided 3rd and final league match of Kitply Cup Tri-series, India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets with 15 overs remaining, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Thursday, 12th June 2008. Gautam Gambhir hit a brilliant century 107 runs off 101 balls.

Chasing a target of 223 runs India got a flying start by openers Sehwag and Gambhir, put 85 runs in 10 overs. Sehwag scored 32 balls 59 runs with 7 fours and 4 sixes. Gambhir made 107 runs, his fifth ODI century, off 101 balls with 13 fours and 1 six.

Bangladesh is now out of the tournament with two defeat and final will be played between arch rivals India and Pakistan on Saturday, 14th June, 2008 at same venue.

Match Summary:

Bangladesh - 222 All Out in 49.5 Overs.

India - 223/3 in 35.1 Overs.

Toss - Bangladesh, who chose to bat first.

Man Of The Match - Gautam Gambhir (India)

Result - India won by 7 wickets (with 89 balls remaining)

Australia vs West Indies 3rd and final Test Live Score - Gayle play at Barbados

The 3rd and final test match between world champion Australia and West Indies will start on Thursday, 12th June, 2008 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, for Frank Worrell Trophy. Australia leading the series by 1-0.

Australia won the 1st test at Jamaica by 95 runs but West Indies managed to draw the 2nd test match at Antigua due to fine batting by Chanderpaul and Sarwan.

Australia's are facing problem due to sudden retirement of spinner Stuart McGill as they have to call Beau Casson, Keeper Brad Haddin forced to play in spite a broken finger, and opener Mathew Hayden is not available in the entire series.

West Indian captain Chris Gayle, who missed the first two Tests with a groin injury,will make his long-awaited return, will give some confidence before final test.

West Indies Playing Eleven:

Chris Gayle (capt), Sewnarine Chattergoon, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Xavier Marshall, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Darren Sammy, Jerome Taylor, Daren Powell, Fidel Edwards.

Australia Playing Eleven:

Phil Jaques, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke, Andrew Symonds, Brad Haddin (wk), Brett Lee, Beau Casson, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark.

India - 60/0 after 10 overs chasing a target of 223 runs vs Bangladesh

India - 60/0 after 10 overs chasing a target of 223 runs vs Bang

Bangladesh set a target of 223 runs in 50 overs for India, in the 3rd and final league match of the Kitply Cup Tri-series, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Thursday, 12th June 2008.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat 1st, reduced to 17/2 in 5 overs but a fine batting display by captain Ashraful and Raqibul Hasan, contributed 36 runs and 89 runs respectively. RP Singh took 3 wickets for India.

Match Summary:

Bangladesh - 222 All Out in 49.5 Overs.

RP Singh - 3/46.

India were 60/0 after 10 overs with Sehwag and Gambhir playing on 36 and 22 runs respectively.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score - Kitply Cup Triseries 3rd Match

India vs Bangladesh Live Score - Kitply Cup Triseries 3rd Match

In the 3rd and final league match of the Kitply Cup Tri-series host Bangladesh will take India at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Thursday, 12th June 2008 at 2.30 PM IST. India has almost qualified for the final, and Bangladesh have tough task to qualify for the finals.

India is in fine form after beating Pakistan by 140 runs and looking favorite in today's game. Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir have been in sensational form in recent months.

For Bangladesh, Mohammad Ashraful is only batsman by unbeaten 56 against Pakistan. They have to play outstanding cricket to reach the final of the Kitplay Cup on Saturday, 16th June, 2008.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cap/wk), Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma.

Bangladesh Playing Eleven:

Tamim Iqbal, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Raqibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Farhad Reza, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain.

India beat Pakistan by 140 runs in 2nd ODI of Kitply Cup

A fantastic opening partnership of 155 runs between Virendar Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, set up the Indian victory of 140 runs over arch rivals Pakistan in the 2nd day-night game of Kitply Cup Tri-Series, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Tuesday, 10th June 2008.

India won the toss and elected to bat first, scored a huge total 330/8 in 50 overs, thanks to fine opening partnership, the second best for India against Pakistan , by Virendar Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Yuraj Singh contributed 89, 62 and 55 runs respectively.

In reply, Pakistan reduced to 26/3 in the start off the inning as Praveen Kumar took 4 starting wickets. Piyush Chawla also took 4 wickets, reduced Pakistan to 190 runs all out in 35.4 overs. Only captain Shoaib Mailk scored half century, with 53 runs.

Match Summary:

India - 330/8 in 50 Overs.

Pakistan -190 All Out in 35.4 Overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Man Of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 140 runs
In the next match India and host Bangladesh will play on Thursday, 12th June, 2008.

India vs Pakistan Live Score - Kitply Cup Triseries at Mirpur

Two bitter arch rivals India and Pakistan, the two title contenders in the Kitply Cup tri-series, will meet in the 2nd game of the tournament at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on Tuesday, 10th June 2008 at 2.30 PM IST.

India lost only one ODI series under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, but it is difficult to stop Pakistan, won 12-game in a row. India have an 8-3 advantage in the last 11 games.

Yusuf Pathan may likely make his ODI debut for India after a fine show in Indian Premier League - IPL.

India Playing Eleven:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cap/wk), Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma.

Pakistan Playing Eleven:

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Shahid Afridi, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Anjum, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul.