India Vs. New Zealand T20 FInal | Finn Allen Comes in Clutch | Pakistand Fined for Finals Failure.
Beyond23 with Michael ClarkeShow Notes
Michael Clarke and Gerard Middleton break down an incredible week of cricket on this episode of Beyond23, with the T20 World Cup delivering two wildly different semi-finals and setting up a blockbuster final between India and New Zealand.
The discussion begins with the India vs England thriller at the Wankhede Stadium, one of the highest-scoring matches in T20 World Cup history. India posted a massive 253/7, powered by a brilliant 89 off 42 balls from Sanju Samson, along with explosive contributions from Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma. England came incredibly close to pulling off one of the greatest chases in T20 history thanks to Jacob Bethell’s stunning 105 off 48 balls, but key moments late in the innings including Bethell’s run-out and Jasprit Bumrah’s control at the death helped India hold on for a dramatic 7-run victory. Michael and Gerard analyse how India managed to survive the pressure, the significance of Samson’s innings, and whether India’s bowling concerns could become a factor heading into the final.
The conversation then shifts to the other semi-final, where New Zealand completely dismantled South Africa in one of the most dominant knockout performances in recent World Cup history. Chasing around 170, the Black Caps cruised to victory in just 12.5 overs, led by an extraordinary innings from Finn Allen, who smashed 100 off just 33 balls to record the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Allen’s brutal powerplay hitting turned the semi-final into a one-sided demolition and sent New Zealand into the final with enormous momentum.
In this week’s Radar Tyres “Under the Radar” Player of the Week, the spotlight is firmly on Finn Allen. Despite producing a historic innings, Allen’s knock flew slightly under the radar due to the drama of the India vs England classic the following day. Michael and Gerard explain why his performance could prove to be one of the most important moments of the tournament. The episode finishes with a full preview of the T20 World Cup Final between India and New Zealand. Can India’s deep and explosive batting lineup continue their run after surviving a huge scare against England? Or will New Zealand’s fearless powerplay approach, led by Finn Allen, give them the edge on the biggest stage?
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Australia have a 1-0 lead in South Africa after a 214-run win in Durban, and Michael Clarke asks the question: is this Australia's greatest bowling attack of all time? Pup is joined by Monty Panesar and Shreevats Goswami for Episode 5 of the new Beyond23 season.The panel breaks down Matt Renshaw's career-defining 190, Josh Hazlewood's career-best six-for, and Steve Smith's record-breaking catches at slip. Plus:- South Africa's two-spinner gamble and what they do next in Gqeberha- Empty stands in Durban: is Test cricket dying in South Africa?- Bad light and the pink ball debate- Australia's batting puzzle: Inglis, Maddinson, Green and who opens- India v West Indies T20I decider: Shai Hope, Keemo Paul and the Kuldeep question- England's white-ball squad for Australia under Harry Brook- Between Overs: the panel's worst run-outsLive every week. Subscribe and drop your questions in the chat.Presented by TAB | Proudly supported by Radar Tyres.00:00 Welcome00:44 Australia 1-0: the Durban review01:33 Australia's greatest attack ever?03:53 Renshaw's 19005:13 Where should Renshaw bat?05:51 South Africa's two-spinner gamble10:37 Hazlewood's career-best six-for11:14 Why this attack is relentless13:56 Empty stands in Durban15:18 Bad light and the pink ball17:53 Steve Smith's catching record19:28 South Africa's changes for Gqeberha23:50 Australia's selection puzzle26:06 Labuschagne at three26:36 How the second Test plays out29:47 India v West Indies: T20I decider31:02 Kuldeep and attacking T20 captaincy32:58 Hardik Pandya's fitness34:02 England's white-ball squad for Australia38:41 Between Overs: worst run-outs44:39 Second Test preview and wrap📺 Subscribe via YouTube @Beyond23CricketPod 📱 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond23cricketpod/🎧 Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3ZcMSeE
Michael Clarke doesn’t hold back on Nic Maddinson’s selection, the batting order, and whether selectors could lose their jobs if Australia lose in South Africa. Monty Panesar and Shreevats Goswami join Pup to break down day one in Durban, Marnus Labuschagne’s technique, empty stands at Kingsmead and more. Presented by TAB | Proudly supported by Radar Tyres Chapters 00:00 Welcome & day one recap 01:00 Pup on the Maddinson selection 03:15 Shreevats: 250 and it’s game on 05:56 Monty: Australia’s ageing Test team 08:41 Two spinners at Kingsmead 10:25 Is Marnus copying Steve Smith? 12:21 Viewer question: are the selectors under pressure? 14:58 Who picks the batting order? 16:25 Empty stands: is Test cricket getting left behind? 23:08 Test players picked from nowhere 28:00 500-run games: “This is not cricket” 33:41 Who wants to be a bowler? Follow the IPL money 38:30 Australia A in India: the next generation 41:40 Punjab Kings coaching shake-up 43:42 Monty’s league update and AB de Villiers 45:59 Between Overs: the batter who couldn’t be found 51:50 Winners and wrap
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