Cricket Thread - not the bugs but the buggers playing it :)

[simon]

With the current and last Champions Trophy and well there is no other cricket thread here that I am aware of I think it's about time a suiting thread was created.
Who is watching the games? What do you think of the results that have happened? Who do you think will get in to the semi's and who will ultimately win the cup?

I was pleased to see South Africa do so well last night, I am wondering if Behardeen (not sure how to spell his name) will go in to the next game in place of Miller since Miller hasn't performed that well in either games and it gives a bit of a bowling option.
I was impressed with Chris Morris' showing, very tight bowling to keep the pressure on as well as that of Tsotsobe, maybe Lonwabo is coming back in to form.
I am glad that Kleinveldt was left out, I think his 15 minutes of form is over and it needs to be challenged by the talent we have in this country.

I am expecting a South Africa vs England semi, should be interesting. Just hope South Africa don't, dare I say, "choke".

 

[McT]

It was quite a good game last night. And it could have gone either way. I felt the team was a lot better in its balance than the first game. Personally, Simon, I hope they stick with this team. If Steyn is fit to bowl then it should (regretfully) be at the expense of Phangiso.

I am not a big fan Berhadien, so I would prefer Miller to be left in the team. None of the batsmen expect AB and Hash have performed all that well, so I would like to see the same team, Miller included, given another outing.

Whatever happens, the game against the Windies is a must win and going to be a cracker!

 

[DieGrootHammer]

I personally thought that last night the batsman could have done better, the runs was almost not enough. Yes the pitch was much better suited for the bowlers but still. I am very disappointed in Miller's form, but I don't think he should be dropped just yet. After the slaughter he unleashed during the IPL he sure has more than enough talent and BMT to function at this level.

Do you guys think that Kirsten's departure after the competition will have an affect on the team, positively or negatively?

 

[McT]

I'm not too uncomfortable with the new coach. Kirsten trained the guy up to be his successor. So we should confidence that the future of the Proteas will be in good hands.

 

[Ichigo]

I am more a rugby fan but enjoyed the cricket match the other night and seems South Africa has had a good week in all the sports.

 

[McT]

I am more a rugby fan but enjoyed the cricket match the other night and seems South Africa has had a good week in all the sports.

Lower totals usually make for exciting games. Especially if your team comes out on top

 

[Ichigo]

Lower totals usually make for exciting games. Especially if your team comes out on top

I love watching the chasing team especially if its ours make it so thrilling to watch them catch up.

T20 is my favourite too not a 5 day fan.

 

[simon]

I love the 5 day version of the game, it's the real test of a teams strength. Mind you I love them all, favourite one to watch is definitely the 50 over format though. Its a pity that I don't have DSTV though so I can only watch the ones that are shown on SABC3

 

[DieGrootHammer]

I myself love to watch the 5 day tests as well. The T20 are lots of fun to watch live, especially at Supersport Park in Centurion.

So back to the ICC. My picks of teams to watch out for, is India and England. SA has a real chance this year, but that seems to be something we always say in the big competitions..

 

[simon]

So back to the ICC. My picks of teams to watch out for, is India and England. SA has a real chance this year, but that seems to be something we always say in the big competitions..

I think the reason that England has such a chance is that it is home ground for them. I feel India are the likely ones to win this tournament, they have a really strong batting lineup. I just hope DeVilliers can keep his form which will definitely improve SA chances.

 

[McT]

Cricket in any format blows my ... beard back. (Ol' baldies can't have their hair blown back ). I love the 5 day stuff, but there is more of the shorter stuff around.

 

[simon]

Cricket in any format blows my ... beard back. (Ol' baldies can't have their hair blown back ). I love the 5 day stuff, but there is more of the shorter stuff around.

Last I heard was that they were planning on creating a test world cup where the top 4 teams participate? Don't know what the latest with that is.

 

[McT]

Last I heard was that they were planning on creating a test world cup where the top 4 teams participate? Don't know what the latest with that is.

That would fantastic. Strength verse strength. Home and away. Play it at the Wanderers maybe?

I'm also hearing that Steyn will be fit for our crunch game against the Windies on Friday. Great news that.

 

[simon]

That would fantastic. Strength verse strength. Home and away. Play it at the Wanderers maybe?

I'm also hearing that Steyn will be fit for our crunch game against the Windies on Friday. Great news that.

yeah holding thumbs for him, hoping he will replace Phangiso.

 

[Ichigo]

I love the 5 day version of the game, it's the real test of a teams strength. Mind you I love them all, favourite one to watch is definitely the 50 over format though. Its a pity that I don't have DSTV though so I can only watch the ones that are shown on SABC3

You should find a friend with premium dstv and stream it off SuperSport or go to the dstv forums and use the smart card info from there (dont tell anyone I said that )

 

[simon]

You should find a friend with premium dstv and stream it off SuperSport or go to the dstv forums and use the smart card info from there (dont tell anyone I said that )

None of my friends have dstv premium package

Anyways is anyone watching the game with England and Sri Lanka. England (Ravi Bopara) scored 28 off the last over to propel them to 293/7 in their 50 overs. Very impressive over. England and India are definitely the teams to beat in this tournament.

 

[Ichigo]

None of my friends have dstv premium package

Anyways is anyone watching the game with England and Sri Lanka. England (Ravi Bopara) scored 28 off the last over to propel them to 293/7 in their 50 overs. Very impressive over. England and India are definitely the teams to beat in this tournament.

Nope I only watch South Africa's games and apparently they dont have to have premium dstv never tried though.

 

[McT]

None of my friends have dstv premium package

Anyways is anyone watching the game with England and Sri Lanka. England (Ravi Bopara) scored 28 off the last over to propel them to 293/7 in their 50 overs. Very impressive over. England and India are definitely the teams to beat in this tournament.

I hear that Sri Lanka chased that score down with 17 balls to spare. A win by 7 wickets with Sanga & Jayawardene both getting centuries. Blows pool A wide open with that result.

 

[pantsula]

Incredible chase by SL last night. Lets hope our boys can pull it off today.

simon, and everyone intersted. XBMC + Sportsdevil and you never need anything again.

 

[simon]

Nope I only watch South Africa's games and apparently they dont have to have premium dstv never tried though.

Problem is SABC only show the SA games that are local and they don't broadcast test games anymore. It is the first time in ages that I have actually been able to watch an internationally staged game with South Africa in my room.

I hear that Sri Lanka chased that score down with 17 balls to spare. A win by 7 wickets with Sanga & Jayawardene both getting centuries. Blows pool A wide open with that result.

Jayawardene was out for 44. Just Sangakara got a century, the man who did most of the destructive damage to take the game away from England was their pinch hitter, Nuwan Kulasekara (not sure of spelling) who got 50+ with a strike rate of over 150.

Incredible chase by SL last night. Lets hope our boys can pull it off today.

simon, and everyone intersted. XBMC + Sportsdevil and you never need anything again.

doubt there will be much of a game today. I know the rain there today is pretty bad so if there is any play it will likely be a shortened game and likely abandoned. In that case South Africa will go through to the semis and will likely face England or NZ, probably NZ as they are dominating England in ODI's recently.

I have been using supersport.com and espncricinfo for the scores and news while at work