JP Duminy jumps for joy after taking a catch in the Super Eigths match between South Africa and Pakistan in Colombo (September 28, 2012). © Associated Press

Mahela Jayawardene (105) scored another century and with Samaraweera (54) helped Sri Lanka recover.  

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The winning shot by Dhoni - The winning moment for India at the World cup Finals 2011

Joy for India. Disappointment for Pakistan. The match of the tournament, the final before the final, comes to an end. 

The Greatest Match Ever

but it should really be...

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The Greatest Match Ever

The irresponsible Indian media version would have you believe it's this: 

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# 1: Please don’t make tiresome bullshit political analogies. Lazy bloggers, opportunistic Aman Ki Asha-ists and op-ed writers, we are looking at you. ... #5: Loser desi footie fans, if you’re going to compare this to ManU v Liverpool, El Classico or some shit, please piss off right now, you won’t be spared. ... #6: Cricket will NOT be the winner. Stop even thinking of f**king saying anything related to that notion without the NOT in that statement. It really does tick us off.

- Masuud Qazi and Ahmer Naqvi (Prescribed Etiquettes and Attitudes for TGME (The Greatest Match Ever)

And Dilshan and Tharanga said: "What's this you say about our middle order? Yeah, they can finish off games too!"

They secure their place in the final at Mumbai - their second consecutive final, and the first final in a long time without the scary men in canary yellow! 

"What not to do against New Zealand: Hit the ball near Guptill and run."

- Jrod: "How New Zealand can win the world cup: Pretend they are playing South Africa"

"What not to do against Sri Lanka: Let Malinga bowl when he wants to bowl."

- from Jrod's "How Sri Lanka can win the world cup: Tie the top order to a bedpost"

The Real Big Match (Part 1)

Mohali is not the only semi final.

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And Sri Lanka said, "What's this you say about our middle order? We don't need a middle order!"

231-0, or, in other words, fuck you England.

This is England...

...crashing out in the quarter final.

It's Definitely On (Part 4)

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It's All Black at Mirpur as the Black Caps pull off the most stunning upset yet! They progress to the semi final in Colombo, and the South Africans have a long flight home to contemplate another knockout loss, after dominating Group B in the league stages.

It's Definitely On (Part 3)

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