It's never over till it's finished

@JudyEv (339433)
Rockingham, Australia
November 7, 2023 8:41pm CST
I mentioned to someone here just a few days ago that a cricket is never over until the last ball is bowled. This came true yesterday when Afghanistan was cruising to an easy victory over Australia in a One-Day International match. Australia had lost seven batsmen for just 91 runs when Glenn Maxwell began an amazing innings. Afghanistan’s run score was 291. At that point, Australia had a 1% chance of winning but Maxwell’s 201 runs from just 128 deliveries enabled Australia to win. He hit 21 fours (where the ball must get to the boundary and ten sixes (where the ball has to go over the boundary. Along the way, he was treated repeatedly for leg and back cramps. He ended the match with a six and a total of 201. It was one of those matches that will long be remembered by those who were at the Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. And how disappointing for the opposition. So, @ptrikha_2, @vandana7 and other cricket fans, I wonder who will play in the finals? Australia plays the Proteas next, I think. Photo of our nephew playing local cricket
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139503)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Nov 23
Cricket is a fun sport to watch.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
Sometimes it's fun to watch but it can get very boring too.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
8 Nov 23
@JudyEv Test matches can be a drag. One days and twenty twenties are mesmerizing.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
@vandana7 Yes, these matches are usually much more interesting.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26658)
• Singapore
8 Nov 23
It should rank as one of the greatest innings ever. He is well-liked in India as his wife Vini Raman is of Indian descent.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
8 Nov 23
It is Indian food in his belly that makes him perform well. I knew it...I just knew it...now if only Judy Evans honestly admitted that....Evil Grin.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
I thought her name sounded Indian. It was just the most marvellous knock.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
@vandana7 Sorry, not going to admit that! lol
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
8 Nov 23
I hope Australia plays against South Africa. And we play the winner of the two. Evil Grin. Not fair to have two formidable parties in play offs. LOL
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
9 Nov 23
@JudyEv South Africa vs Australia Semis is decided (do you remember the Tied 1999 match and Lance Klusener - Allan Donald ? ) And barring wild mathematical possibilities, India squares up to a revived Kiwi side. Both tough matches !!
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
8 Nov 23
@JudyEv We are not into finals. We will have to pay either New Zealand or Aussies. After that, if we win, we will have to play Proteas or whichever team wins over it in the second semi finals. For now, first position, India, second Proteas, third Australia, and fourth New Zealand. But New Zealand is dangerously close to getting out, and Pakistan is dangerously close to stepping in.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
So is India already in the finals? And we now have to play the Proteas. I think that's right but I can't find that match in the fixtures list.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Nov 23
I'm glad Australia won the match.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
9 Nov 23
Valerie!!!!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Nov 23
@vandana7 What? Can't I root for the teams represented by fellow myLotters? I like it when their teams win. Now, when they play each other, it makes it more difficult to be objective. I like everyone. I also know nothing about Cricket. So, may the best team win.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
Thanks. No-one could have guessed the day would have turned out as it did.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (177857)
• United States
8 Nov 23
Great picture. I'm not familiar with the game at all. Congratulations to Australia. Have a good day.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
8 Nov 23
Maxwell really played stupendous stuff...unbelievable.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
I know cricket isn't known much in the states but some countries are fanatical about it.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (177857)
• United States
8 Nov 23
@vandana7 Hi, Vanny. Have a great day!
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G
@freelancermariagrace (27766)
• Philippines
8 Nov 23
I have never experienced watching a cricket game! I hope I can watch one someday.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
Some can be very, very boring but others can become very exciting indeed.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
8 Nov 23
If Aussies meet India in the final, India can have a tough time facing David Warner, Hazlewood and in out of the world form Glenn Maxwell !! Incidentally, I too posted about this arguably the best ODI Chase innings by Glenn Maxwell. What makes it so admirable and memorable is that it came when his team's was in doldrums and staring at a defeat; may be even a below 150 score !! An indescribable innings !!
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vanny
@vandana7 (100214)
• India
9 Nov 23
It was incredible stuff indeed. Well, like every dog has its day, every Aussie has its day too...we shall see...
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Always smiling
@allknowing (135925)
• India
8 Nov 23
I too have written a post on this. I do not know if you wrote it first or was it me? (lol) I am not a cricket fan but how could anyone ignore such a feat?!!!
Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
14 Nov 23
It was a great match and we thought Afghanistan will win but Maxwell took away the match from them.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
18 Nov
@JudyEv Let's see who wins tomorrow.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 23
They were probably quite confident that they would win but, as you say, Maxwell had other ideas.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov
@sjvg1976 There will be a lot of people watching on TV and I'm sure it's a sellout at the venue. The match starts at 4.30pm for us.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 23
I have never seen a cricket match, Sorry Australia lost,
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
9 Nov 23
@RasmaSandra Actually Aussies won in a tight situation!
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19151)
• London, England
8 Nov 23
Quite an amazing turn of events.Well done Oz
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
I don't think anyone could have forecast such a finish. I wonder how we'll go against the Proteas. I might even have to watch it myself.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
9 Nov 23
@Ronrybs Dutch team shocked South Africa and won against Bangladesh as well!!
Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19151)
• London, England
8 Nov 23
@JudyEv I am not a great fan, but have to admit that I am interested in how England fare. I still can't get over that the Dutch have a team!
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Dr Souvik Chatterji
@sathviksouvik (19429)
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5 Dec
Cricket is alive with the last ball
DB
@dgobucks226 (35549)
•
12 Nov 23
Now that's what you call a comeback! What are Australia's chances of reaching the final? Good?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 23
I think they would have to be in with a chance but it's a funny game - funny in that fortunes can change very quickly.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 23
I've never watched a cricket game. I love to watch soccer. Same, you never know the result until the last minute.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Nov 23
Oh yes, soccer can be incredibly exciting. The lead can switch in just a few seconds.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Nov 23
A lovely photo of your nephew Judy. I have been to a few cricket matches.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 23
I am totally ignorant about this game and I confess I did not even know there important matches going on.
Benny Chandra Gea
@bennychndra (14)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 23
I never seen and play cricket, maybe want to try sometimes