Essay "An interesting cricket match" by Syeda Maryam Mehboob

'IF YOU WATCH A GAME, IT"S FUN. IF YOU PLAY AT IT, IT'S RECREATION."

Many interesting matches have been played in the history of cricket .The semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa of 2015 World Cup was one of them.

South Africa bat first and gave a huge target of 298 runs in 43 overs.Captain AB Develliers and Faf Duplessis played splendid innings that was not an easy task.New Zealand took a flashing and smashing start.The Kiwis made a pile of runs in very few overs.South African bowlers controlled the situation very soon.But poor fielding in the last moment could not stop Kiwis for a victory.

The last moments of the match were quite sensational.20 runs required off 12 balls when catch was dropped and hence Grant Elliot the danger man got a new life.Poor fielding in the last moment bred contempt for the proteas.Still the chance for both the teams was 50-50.2 balls were left and 5 runs required,The 2nd Last ball was coming up.Elliot the man of the moment and man of crises was on the crease as soon as dale styen delivered the ball.Elliot swang his bat with full power.The ball went up in the air over the boundary time for a six.New Zealand had won the match that was a wonderful and cheerful moment for Kiwis because they had reached the final first time.

It was literally an exciting and nail biting match that can never be scratched from the memory. some said for the Kiwis that "PAIN IS ONLY TEMPORARY BUT VICTORY IS FOREVER."