Phew, what a game. After two superb semi-final matches, the final will be played between Australia and New Zealand. And we’ll be expecting another cracker on Sunday.
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Aaron Finch
“It was a great game of cricket. The way Matthew Wade held his nerve was outstanding, that partnership with Marcus Stoinis was crucial. I thought we were pretty sloppy today, we dropped a couple, though they were tough ones. But what we showed today was that you need all your players, everyone in your 15 to contribute.”
On chasing teams winning so many games
“It’s really strange. There’s no dew, but the lights take effect and the wicket speeds up a bit. I was hoping to lose the toss and put a total on the board and defend it, but it was good to chase that target down in the end.”
Deserved!
Hands on heart, how many had predicted an #AusvsNZ final? I must admit I had England, Pakistan and India as my favourites. But two sensational run chases later, they deserve to be there.– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 11, 2021
Matthew Wade is of course the player of the match
“Talking to Marcus Stoinis at the other end, we discussed what the bowlers were looking to do. (Shaheen) probably bowled more pace-on than I expected. When I got out there with Marcus, he was really confident we’d get them, even though I was a little unsure. He found the boundaries early on, and I was happy to chip in at the end. It got down to two a ball, and from there it was if you got one in your arc, just try to hit it. Probably hasn’t sunk in, I’ve just finished batting. I’m just happy to contribute. I was out of the team for a while, just happy I got an opportunity again.”
Right man in the right place
Matthew Wade’s super strength is striking against high pace. No player strikes at more than his 200 against them & here he was at the death, against the fastest attack of the comp. Despite opening the batting domestically it was the right man in the right place. #T20WorldCup— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 11, 2021
Matthew Wade. Guess we’ll also remember this name for a long time. He scored 41 in mere 17 balls, including three back to-back sixes to seal the victory for Australia. They needed 22 runs from 12 balls but Wade made sure they don’t need the final over for the win. What a game in Dubai. Pakistan team and their fans will be heartbroken.
Australia will face New Zealand in the final of T20 World Cup 2021. A repeat of 2015 ODI World Cup final.
WADE HAS DONE IT!!!!
Another scoop and it’s a six!
Australia win by five wickets!
WADE OH MY GOD! He smashes this one way behind deep square leg. Sensational!
Wade you beauty! Goes for the scoop against Shaheen and executes it perfectly!
After 18 overs,Australia 155/5 ( Marcus Stoinis 40 , Matthew Wade (W) 21)
Stoinis and Wade’s partnership is now gone past the 50-run mark. 11 off the five ball from Hasan Ali. He needs to end the over on a good note but he doesn’t. Four off the final ball, 15 off the over. Australia need 22 in 12 balls.