March 2011 ~ Sporty Arena

Just a night before the biggest blockbuster Semi Final of ICC World Cup 2011 between Pakistan and India , heavens came into play when thunderstorm and heavy rains took place in Mohali. Seemingly spectators would find it un-appealing the prospect of rain, but it has came as saviour for Pakistan, and not very impressing from Indian spectator point of view.

But how one can say this in the favour of Pakistan , is to be discussed as under:

Punjab Cricket Association Ground at Mohali is deemed to be a batting paradise , since there is no grass and very hard. Consequently, the pitch plays very fast, and the ball tends to come onto the bat rather easily and nothing much for the seamers.With rain in effect the pitch will get damp, slow,and low which in return will assist the faster bowlers positively since it enables unpredictable seam-movement of the ball. Damp or humid conditions can make the medium pace swing bowlers almost unplayable. Medium pacers often come into the attack when the fast bowlers tire and the ball is worn. According to the Mohali pitch curator Daljit Singh, ball is likely to seam around under the flood lights.
Since Pakistan is renowned for their seam bowling, on the other hand India lacking quality fast bowlers would become a great difference in both camps.
This also helps the spinners as well, as they get the ball to drift the ball more in the air, causing troubles for the opponent. Pakistan would be going along with leading wicket taker captain Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal, and part timer Mohammad Hafeez, so it will be a great prospect for the Pakistan camp.
According to the statement given by ICC if the match is unable to be continued on Wednesday due to rain, it would carry onto Thursday. Still if it does not happen, the 50 over match would be converted into 20 overs (Similar to a T20 match). Even still it does not happen, Pakistan are to be through to the Finals on the basis of their previous group match points and position and play against Sri Lanka on 30th of Match on Saturday .

So let us see what happens in the morning, and how the game takes the turn. What ever it would be, the game would turn out to be a stunner.

Pakistan's cornered tigers are totally motivated and practising hard to achieve victory in the clash of the decade.Here are pictures which are amongst the training session taking place at Mohali

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal spars during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar warms up with an exercise ball during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar jumps in air during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi goes towards the nets during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi plays a shot during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq plays a shot during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar rests during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan's Younis Khan, right, talks with a fellow team member as police officers stand guard during a training session in Mohali, India, Saturday, March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi (2L) talks with groundstaff while inspecting the pitch during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal rests during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi stretches during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi (L) along with teammates Kamran Akmal (C) and Abdur Razzaq look on during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq (R) boxes during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Younus Khan (R) gestures during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul (R) boxes during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi excercises during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal (L) and Mohammed Hafeez spar during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal (L) and Mohammed Hafeez boxe during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi stretches during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011. Pakistan are scheduled to face India in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 semi-final match at the stadium on March 30.

Pakistan cricketers, captain Shahid Afridi (L) and Abdur Razzaq run during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal (2L) boxes during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar (Top) jumps in air to cross a hurdle as Umar Akmal (R) warms up during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar (L) jumps in the air to cross a hurdle as Umar Akmal (R) warms up with an excercise ball during a training session at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar runs during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar (R) jumps in air to cross a hurdle during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar jumps in air to cross a hurdle during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi jumps to cross a hurdle during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar holds a ball during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar boxesduring a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar (R), Kamran Akmal (2R) and Misbah-ul-Haq (C, top) warm up with others during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi (C) jumps to cross a hurdle during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi (R) boxes during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan bowler Umar Gul spins a football during training session at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricketers Wahab Riaz and Umar Gul (L) play with a football during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Associaton (PCA) stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi stretches during a training session at The Punjab Cricket Associaton (PCA) stadium in Mohali on March 26, 2011.