Semifinals next week Tuesday and Thursday, with the FINAL at MCG on Sunday 29th

The draw (probably)

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Games Tuesday 24th March, 2015

1st Semi-Final New Zealand V South Africa
Eden Park, Auckland (day/night)
2:00 PM (NZ)

US EDST Monday 9:00 PM

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Wouldn't it be cool if the finals were NZ vs. Oz?

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Kinda Mal, but.......

I became a Ocker for cricket (mostly) some years ago. Always follow the "Ashes" clashes between Australia and England. Usually watch Austlia Test Matches even if NZ are playing a different game on same day. Of course normally support NZ when they are playing.. I will be torn...I do like the NZ (mostly) now... would be more so if they DROPPED Taylor (and maybe Vitori)

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Weather report from Auckland....

It pissed down with rain last night, and as dawn breaks it is now light drizzle

Auckland is famous for "4 Seasons in one day" and Eden Park has EXCELLENT drainage, and ground staff well versed in preparing the ground after rain... we'll see.

Don't hold your breath!

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Game due to start in half an hour.

Not raining. Sun has been out. But lots of cloud about

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Games Tuesday 24th March, 2015

1st Semi-Final New Zealand V South Africa
Eden Park, Auckland (day/night)
2:00 PM (NZ)

US EDST Monday 9:00 PM

SA won the Toss and chose to bat.

South Africa bat first

Rain Delay
SA 217/3 (38 overs) (5.68 runs per over)

Match reduced to 43 overs
SA 281/5 (43 overs) (6.53 runs per over)

Adjusted target for NZ (D/L) is 298 in 43 overs

NZ 299/6 (42.5 overs) (6.98 runs per over)

New Zealand WIN!

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Great about NZ, now let's see what the Aussies can do!

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Games Thursday 26th March, 2015

2nd Semi-Final Australia V India
Sydney Cricket Ground (day/night)
4:30 PM (NZ)

US EDST Wednesday 11:30 PM

Australia won the toss and chose to bat

Australia bat first

AUS 328/7 (50 overs) (6.56 runs per over)

Target for India 329

India all out 233 /10 (46.5 overs) (4.97 runs per over)

AUSTRALIA WIN!!

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THE FINAL Sunday 29th March, 2015

Australia V New Zealand
Melbourne Cricket Ground (day/night)
4:30 PM (NZ)

US EDST Wednesday 11:30 PM

NZ won the Toss and chose to bat

NZ bat first

NZ all out 193/10 (45 overs) (4.06 runs per over)

Target for Australia 184

Au 186/3 (33.1 overs) (5.60 runs per over)

AUSTRALIA WIN 2015 Cricket World Cup

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At the start of the tournament I wanted Australia to win.. MY TEAM that I have followed for some time, but....

I have warmed to NZ.. their style and attitude.. a lot of it due to batting (and captaincy) of Brendon McCullum.

So.. I do have mixed emotions about the result

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Thank you Rumpole, for introducing me to the sport of Cricket.

I learned during the end of the test matches and think I saw most of the ODI World Cup matches. I wanted NZ to win it all, but always wanted Aus to win when they played the other teams.

So this is a bittersweet final game for me. I enjoyed it ALL ... so fun to watch.

Nice to have your company watching the cricket Molly

You do realize that an American who understands cricket is VERY rare....

As we say in the Antipodes.....

"As rare as rocking-horse shit"

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A belated congratulations to the Aussies.

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THX Mal... I think I'll go back to being an Aussie (for cricket)

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