SA doing the right thing here and building a platform for AB to come in and make big shots
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
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McCullum is taking a big chance using all of his good bowlers early on. To be fair, he probably thinks that SA will smash whoever he bowls at the end, so might as well bowl the 5th bowler then.
I agree that they'll get that. I'd back the Kiwis to chase it though.
This partnership is starting to look ominous, though. Could well be looking at 300+.
This match is over, IMO.
All set to smash NZ to bits.
All set to smash NZ to bits.
NZ dropped catch. Cannot be dropping ABDV.
Should've caught that!
ABdV taking over. SA got this.
330 on the cards now. Unless Southee strikes.
Think so. NZ have fallen apart the last few overs. Can't see them coming back from this.
South Africa - Australia final looks on.
A shot into the air and it falls in between three men. The luck lives for South Africa here.
NZ can chase 300+ IMO. But this World Cup has been unkind to chasing teams.
we are toast.
Who knows, rain break might help NZ. Might kill SA momentum.
I live close to the ground, dark clouds everywhere and little wind to blow it away. Have to head off to a job now so wont be back till near the end of the NZ innings if it happens.
Rain's a good thing for NZ. Breaks the momentum. It went against them in the game against Australia, as they lost two wickets off the first two balls after the rain.
Yeah NZ have the batting to chase about 300, but too many more would be difficult
Huge for them. I have a South African friend spitting blood on Facebook, at the though of AB being denied his chance to dominate.
Her most recent status...
Would be a shame if Duckworth Lewis would be applied.
I don't think it will, they have a reserve day tomorrow I think
You seem to have a chip on your shoulder regarding India. What's up, lets talk about it. I have heard dialogue is the best way to resolve issues.Only if the match is abandoned.
Oh I stand corrected then
Not at all... With regard to Australia, possibly. Undeniably a bit traumatised by too many years of their dominance. Would love India to beat them.
Waiting to start a job. As a kiwi I would hate to make the final because of the rain.
I do slate India, regularly. They should dominate all forms of cricket, really, given the pool they have... But anyone who thinks I'd support Australia in any circumstance is sorely mistaken.
What happens if they can't get a match completed today?
It goes to tomorrow. Only if we don't get enough time for even 20 overs of NZ inning today though.
Is it continued from where play stopped or played as a fresh match?
From where it is stopped. I don't think though that will play full match tomorrow. It will be 20 overs of NZ only which is minimum. Covers are coming off again. Let's hope we get at least 45 overs a side game.
Is it just me or does it seem to rain whenever SA play a crunch knockout game in the World Cup?
DL coming into play. Unlucky for South Africa.
Lost more than 5 overs o think
43 over match. Auckland screwed South Africa.
Listening to TMS. Chatting to a few former players and currently it's rather 'international cricket is grand but it's knackering so I don't miss it'. I think this is an issue going forward. Personally, I'd say drop 50 over cricket. Test cricket still has its pull, as the 'ultimate test'. 20 over is more watchable than this stuff.
Not again. Was looking like a cracking match until rain showed up. Advantage NZ now.
Ffs the rain killing us again. We were building for a great 50 overs innings. The impetus is now with NZ as they can play more freely in a shorter over match.
Yep. Best finisher in the game has been denied his chance.
If my understanding of DL is correct, it's better for us to no longer try smash it and rather try keep our wickets in hand. Really is a shame. We just can't catch a break in WC semis.