ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
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I prefer football WC.
We have had a lot of cricket, Asian cup, A League and the NRL and AFL are starting up, I had the choice of watching a quarter final or an AFL pre season game and I went for the pre season game
Add in shoddy coverage and a lack of decent advertising its just bad.
The asian cup had brilliant coverage and was talked about a lot however the cricket world cup has been a massive stinker in terms of coverage.
1st Semi-Final: New Zealand vs South Africa
Looking forward to the first semi. Both teams in form & with so many exciting players on show, it should be a cracker. Milne being ruled out is a blow, but hopefully the Kiwis will win.
Its raining here in Auckland, with luck it will be gone by this afternoon.
Are NZ through if it washes out or do they have a reserve day?
I think there is a reserve day for all the knockout games..
Someone on here said that the QF's would be decided by highest position in the group stages if it was rained out.
That's the case if even the reserve day is rained out.. At least that's what I remember reading before the knockouts started.. And I think it's based on the team with more number of wins rather than place in the group..
We should be ok for the game http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/auckland/auckland-central
Bricking it. Hoping we can finally make a World Cup final.
You kinda deserve it... but you usually find a way to choke..
How's it been. Been a while
This is surely going to be a close one.
Ya. Not sure if a loss today would count as a choke - I guess depends on circumstances.
All good my side mate, it's been ages. Hows things your side?
This could be a classic. I'm rooting for... New Zealand.
All about keeping wickets in hand for SA
Few tough chances dropped by NZ!
There goes Amla!
Pressure told. Poor shot. Good start from the kiwis.
De Kock gone too.
Boult is just too good.
Five slips. Five. Boult is hooping it.
Never seen Henry bowl, but you assume he's the one SA will have to target.
Sky pundits mentioned it earlier, but the 5th bowler might be a problem for SA today. Expect NZ will really go after Duminy.
Sky pundits mentioned it earlier, but the 5th bowler might be a problem for SA today. Expect NZ will really go after Duminy.
Quality maiden from Henry. The umpire nearly wearing the ball at the run out attempt was hilarious.
Great game so far.
That field for a ODI is ridiculous! Boult is so good.
At only 3.4 rpo after 12 they could do with putting a few runs on the board tbh.
I can't say I've ever seen this Henry fellow bowl. He looks impressive.
New Zealand seem to have quality fast bowlers coming from everywhere these days.
New Zealand seem to have quality fast bowlers coming from everywhere these days.
NZ deserve to win a WC. This team is pretty good and so was the one in 92. They looked almost unbeatable until the semis.
I have been watching NZ for over 40 years now, a long history of our cricket team never quite finishing the job off has left me pessimistic. I got used to failing at the last hurdle a long time ago. Its one thing to deserve something but another to actually win something. Right now SA are doing a good job of absorbing the pressure.
Joining this match a bit late...
Fancy New Zealand. From the looks of it they made a great start but SA are forming a partnership. I think they should get the Saffers for less than 300. They have players who can get that against this lot.
Fancy New Zealand. From the looks of it they made a great start but SA are forming a partnership. I think they should get the Saffers for less than 300. They have players who can get that against this lot.
To be fair SA have a similar history. We will have a new WC finalist this year one way or another.
Why wasn't Milne picked for this game?
When I've thought about your chances, in this tournament, I can't help but think you just have to do it. You have some great players who are hitting form. You've had home advantage.
I wouldn't go as far as to make you favourites... it's more that this is your chance. There will most certainly not be a better one.
SA getting back in game. If they have wickets in hand in last 15, they can run riot.
He injured a heel and so couldnt bowl.
Solid platform for SA this.
The first 10-13 overs were super intense.
The first 10-13 overs were super intense.
few more overs with this run rate and no wickets lost -- and NZ are in trouble
I'm not so sure.
I think SA are taking a risk, letting themselves get well behind the desired rate. They're relying on the fast scorers coming off.
260-270 is good neough in a WC knockout in my opinion. I think SA can get that very easily from, say, 135-140 after 30.