EGYPT WON AFRICAN CUP FOOTBALL TITLE-2010

Egypt won a record seventh African Cup of Nations title, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons. This was the 27th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football championship of Africa. They beat Ghana by 1-0 at Estadio 11 Novembro in Luanda, Angola. This is their third consecutive victory. A late goal from Mohamed Nagy Gedo helped Egypt to clinch the trophy for a record seventh time.

The win was consolation for their heart-breaking World Cup play-off defeat to Algeria. Chances were few and far between for both sides but, as players tired in the heat, the game opened up and until Egypt's moment of magic it looked like Ghana might sneak victory and they even missed a last-gasp chance to level.

PAKISTAN LOST FOURTH ODI AGAINST AUSSIES.

Pakistan is mocking their criket fans by these consecutive defeats against Aussies. They already lost the series and in the fourth ODI, Australia defeated Pakistan by a huge margin of 135 runs. Australia scored a formidable target of 277/8 in the stipulated 50 overs.

Michael Hussey(67 runs) and their spin wizard Nathan Hauritz(53 runs from 39 balls) helped Aussies to achieve this total.Mohammad Asif took 3 wickets and saeed ajmal claimed two.

In reply, Pakistan lost their four top order batsmen(Kamran akmal,
Younis Khan, Salman Butt and Mohammad Yousuf) after scoring just 39 runs on the board. Like earlier matches, Shahid Afridi exploded and scored 29 runs (10balls, 3 fours and 2 sixes). But he looks like playing for the captaincy feather, not for a pak win. So the result was the same.

Ryan Harris won the Man of the match for his match winning figures of 5/19, his 2nd consecutive 5-wicket haul in this series.

ENGLAND HAVE DRAWN THIRD TEST AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN CAPE TOWN

Man of the Match: Graeme Smith

What a test match was that!.The test match between South Africa and England is easily moving towards an inevitable draw. England were in good position in the 127th over scoring 271 runs with the loss of 5 wickets . But things suddenly changed in the 128th Over. England lost the wicket of Paul Collingwood who scored valuable 40 runs. A sudden batting collapse happened after Collingwood's dismissal!. They lost 4 wickets for just 19 runs and England were 290 for 9 in the 139th over. The 9th wicket wasa the crucial one. It was the wicket of Ian Bell who scored 78 runs from 218 deliveries.

But Graeme Swann and Graham Onions were the real heroes of England. They survived the remaining three overs and finally the match between South Africa and England ended in a Draw.

The last hour felt like a whole day as England kept stumbling further and further to bring South Africa to the doorsteps of victory. However, it was England who secured a draw in the end. what a contest!

Man of the Match: Graeme Smith

SRI LANKA BEAT BANGLADESH BY 7 WICKETS IN THE TRI NATION SERIES AT MIRPUR, BANGLADESH.

After the disappointing tour of India, Lanka are now looking for this tri nation series. The first match of the series is convincingly won by Sri Lanka. Their Super Batsman Dilshan is in tremendous form. IPL has changed his attitude towards the game. His high class century (101 from 122 balls, 12 fours) helped Lankans to chase the good target of 260 runs. Captain Sangakkara supported him by scoring 74 runs which came from 73 balls.

Banladesh openers provided a solid start as the opening partnership provided 65runs in 12.5 overs. Then as usual, they faced a sudden collapse. Opener Tamim Iqbal scored 40 runs and Mohammad Ashraful scored valuable 75 runs. Mahmudullah’s quick fireworks of 45 runs helped Bangladesh to achieve the comfortable target of 260 runs in 50 overs with the loss of 7 wickets. Suraj Randiv and Suranga Lakmal took two wickets each.

Now every one is looking for the result of the match between India and Sri Lanka.

ENGLAND -SOUTH AFRICA FIRST TEST DRAWN

Test Cricket witnessed a rivetting contest between England and South Africa in Centurion. England had lost nine wickets in the last day of the first test.The final over bowled by Makhaya Ntini. It was his 100th Test, but England bowler Graham Onions defended resolutely.Paul Collingwood remains not out scoring 29 runs and England escaped to ensure the series heads to Durban for the Boxing Day Test with the series still 0-0.

Kevin Pietersen is the top scorer for England in the second innings i.e., 81 runs from 143balls with 11 fours.Hashim Amla (100) and Jacques Kallis(120) scored centuries for South Africa.


Graeme Swann won the Man of the Match award his 5 wickets 110/5)and 85 runs in the first innings.
Ntini received a special award for having played 100 Tests for South Africa.

Scores:
South Africa 418 & 301-7 dec drew with England 356 & 228-9

WEST INDIES SCORED 451 RUNS IN THE SECOND TEST AGAINST AUSTRALIA

West Indies scored 451 runs in the first innings of the second test match against Australia.Dwayne Bravo's century(104 from 156 balls,12 fours, one six ) helped Windies to achieve this mammoth total. Matured innings of Brendan Nash(92runs from 178 balls,12Fours) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul(62Runs from 151 balls,5 Fours)also helped Windies to score this highest total.Ravindranath Rampaul scored quick 40 runs from 66 balls which include 6 fours and two sixes.

Mitchell Johnson calimed three wickets. Shane Watson, Nathan Hauritz and Doug Bollinger took three wickets each.

In the first Test, Australia defeatd West Indies by an innings and 65 runs.

AIRCEL INTER-COLLEGIATE TWENTY 20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD IN KOCHI FROM DECEMBER 4 TO 10

The Aircel inter-collegiate Twenty20 cricket tournament will be held from December 4 to 10 in Kochi. Sixteen teams from various universities in the State will figure in the event which will be held on a league-cum-knockout format.
The tournament will be held at three venues — Maharaja’s Stadium (the main venue), Tripunithura Palace Oval and the Ambalamugal BPCL Oval. The event will be inaugurated on December 4(9.15 A.M.) at Maharajas College Ground.

The tournament carries a prize fund of Rs. 3.75 lakh with the winner will get Rs. 2 lakh. Runners up will get one lakh rupees. The other prizes are:
Other Two Teams in Semifinals: Rs.25,000 each
Man of the Series:Rs.15,000
Man of the Match:Rs.10,000
Each team has three matches.

The groupings:
Pool A: MG College (Tvm), SKVC (Tsr), Devasom Board (Klm), Farook (Kzd).

Pool B: St. Paul’s (Ekm), Govt Victoria (Pkd), SD (Alp), CMS (Ktm).

Pool C: SH (Thevara), University College (Tvm), St. Albert’s (Ekm), NSS Hindu (Chgy).

Pool D: St. Thomas (Tsr), Maharaja’s (Ekm), Mar Ivanios (Tvm), Mar Athanasius (Kothamangalam