Well taking track record, current for and the fact that we just can't seem to win any ODI's on the sub continent, I'm a bit negative about our chances. But I really hope I'm wrong...
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Well taking track record, current for and the fact that we just can't seem to win any ODI's on the sub continent, I'm a bit negative about our chances. But I really hope I'm wrong...
The Proteas take on Sri Lanka in the 5th and final ODI today. SL won the toss and will bat first. SA - Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy, AB de Villiers (capt), Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Farhaan Behardien, Ryan McLaren, Aaron Phangiso, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
Things looking really good for SA as we slump to 91/6 after 22 overs. Needing a further 217 runs in 28 overs.
Looks like the 4 - 1 prediction is right
I watched the highlights and we started off well with Quinton and Hash looking good. As soon as spin was introduced we frankly looked clueless. Where in the world do you play back on your stumps to spin? Faf threw his wicket away and Bahardien looks purely like a T20 specialist. A lot of hard work lies ahead!
I followed the game, but only the scores on my phone every so often. I post this on MyBB just before they put foot down and pushed on toward their ultimately match winning total:
So pleased that I did not make any special effort to follow this game.Quote:
Looking at the match situation, I get a horrible feeling that the Sri Lankans are just toying with us.
So epically disappointed that this is the way I feel right now.
We seem to be on a downhill slide, so agree that plenty of hard work is required to turn this sort of trend around.
Well on a positive note SA A are doing really well. I think Elgar should play in the tests over DuPlessis. Elgar doing really well.
Well, Simon, you called the 4-1 scoreline so I guess congrats although I would have preferred coming here to gloat about a 3-2 win.
I agree with getting Elgar into the test side, but I'm not sure who to drop. Faf has done OK in tests, so I'm not convinced we should let him go just yet.
I'm also looking forward to seeing Henry Davids in the T20s. He's not shined on every occasion, but he's looked good even in the two games he failed. If he does well in SL, I think he should be given a chance in ODIs as well. It's not like we have anything to lose.
Well either Du Plessis or Pietersen, I think Faf is going through a real rough patch of form.
I wonder what would happen if SA batsmen had an open day inviting random people to come bowl at them. Each person pays like R5 per delivery, money gets sponsored to some charity but also gives the batsmen a whole host of practice against really unpredictable bowling.
So today is the start of the T20 series, hopefully SA can put in a better performance this time
I've been proven wrong many times lately so I hope this is again the case, but this is how I see it:
The shorter the format of the game, the worse SA performs. Before this tour, I had some hope that we may pull of a 3-2 win in the ODIs but I didn't give them a chance in the T20s. We may win one because it is the most unpredictable form of cricket but it is not the "toss-a-coin" unpredictable some people think. So we will again be beaten good and proper. 2-1 to SL.
http://www.jacarandafm.com/media/pho...detail_web.jpg
I say give the guy on the right a chance in the middle order. How bad can he be?
There's nothing worse than looking forward to a series and not wanting to watch all at the same time. Grim. If we get one win, right now I'll be ecstatic.
Well I never...
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South Africa 115/6 (20/20 ov)
Sri Lanka 103/9 (20.0/20 ov)
South Africa won by 12 runs
Saw it on the news tonight. First said that South Africa 115/6 in their 20 overs and thought oh hell no we lost again then they said that Sri Lanka only got 103 in their 20 overs and was very happy. Well done SA
Like you I am ecstatic, good fight from the boys after the whipping they took in the ODIs. For a change Wayne Parnell bowled the game changing 2nd last over - a 2 wicket maiden.
I sense we need a couple of players to consistently bat/bowl well. At the moment everyone's form seems erratic.
Some reporter on 702 made a good point that perhaps there is to much cricket being played and as a result folks are finding it difficult to get excited about cricket. Having a winning team also helps to build support methinks;)
I had all but given up at innings change. I mean, a par score is about 140+ in "Hit 'n Giggle". Defend-able is 160+. Should win is 180+.
So at 115/6 I honestly prepared myself for another loss. A win is a win and nobody will be checking the books in a years time to see exactly how it was won or if it was pretty.
1 - 0 up is celebration stuff at the mo.
And there is hope and confidence within the team again, surely. They need it. :)
This Ashes test (3rd match in this series) is proving to be a lot tougher for the Poms. Hoping the Aussies can take this one to put back some spice into the series.
I see KP just got his hundred. It's looking like the poms will avoid the follow-on in which case I can see only two possible outcomes: a draw or an Australian collapse with England winning it. Hoping for the sake of the series that the Aussies pulls a rabbit from the hat.
South Africa have won their T20i today and are 2-0 up. Series in the bag. I also see that SL is ranked numero uno by the ICC, so this should go down nicely for us. And we are ranked 5. Whoa!
Just out of interest what does everyone here think about captains using stalling tactics in test games?
Faf finally gets some runs, he was bowled out for a well played 85 off 65 deliveriies, well done to him.
End of SA innings and we are on 163/3 after 20 overs. Hoping for a clean sweep. after this its 7 games till Bangladesh world cup.
On the other side of things SA A vs Aus A is very close but I think Aus might just edge the SA A.
/edit: SA A lost by three wickets.
Decent total and bowling as they have to a team missing Sanga in their life up, they'll find it difficulties to chase this down.
Just got to ask where this sort of positive batting was in the ODI's.
We lost! Cannot believe it. By 6 wickets with 11 balls to spare. :eek:
Wow that was unexpected. Was in the car when I heard the news. Well at least we won the series. So it's now off to India isn't it?
Me thinks the Aussies are up before then. But not sure. Or is it Aussies after India. Worst! My memory sucks :oQuote:
Batting was superb and bowling was rubbish. Converse of the previous two games. Just can't bring them together in same match. Pity.
The 4th test match in the Ashes series and seems that Aussies are the better team.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashe...ch/566935.html
England 188/5 (72.3 ov)
Australia
England won the toss and elected to bat
England are 194/7 (79.0 overs)
Lyon's 4/36 is done most of the damage.
Edit: make that 8 down now :)
So Aus A are through to the final to play the winner between SA A and India A.
Looks like its game on, probably to end in a draw with the Ashes, England being 234 / 5 in their 2nd innings with a lead of 202. I wonder if Clarke's form is taking a dip since he hasn't managed to contribute much in this test (so far) or the last test.
I'm much impressed by Ian Bell's form in the Ashes thus far:
1st Test: 25 & 109
2nd Test: 109 & 74
3rd Test: 60 & 4*
4th Test: 6 & 105*
Gives him an aggregate of 492 @ an average of 82.
India A got 433/3 against SA A. game on :)
SA A are 70/0 in 7.1 overs