West Indies 222 (47.3 ov)
South Africa 223/3 (42.5 0v) SA won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match – AB de Viliers 107 off 105 Balls (8 x 4, 2 x 6)
Highlights of the Match
AB de Villiers: 107 off 105 balls (8 x 4, 2 x 6)
Imran Tahir 10 – 1 – 41 – 4
Partnership 84 runs, 14.2 overs, RR: 5.86 (Duminy 42, de Villiers 32)
GC Smith b Pollard 45 (78b 2×4 0×6) SR: 57.69
Partnership 100 runs, 19.4 overs, RR: 5.08 (Smith 40, de Villiers 60)
AB de Villiers 54 n/o (5 x 4) (1 x 6)
Partnership 51 runs, 9.1 overs, RR: 5.56 (Smith 20, de Villiers 31)
JH Kallis c Sammy b Benn 4 (7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 57.14
HM Amla c †Thomas b Roach 14 (15b 2×4 0×6) SR: 93.33
Highlights of the West Indies Innings
DW Steyn 7.3-1-24-3
SJ Benn c Morkel b Steyn 6 (8b 1×4 0×6) SR: 75.00
DW Steyn 7-1-22-2
DJG Sammy lbw b Steyn 0 (4b 0×4 0×6) SR: 0.00
DC Thomas c Duminy b Imran Tahir 15 (26b 1×4 0×6) SR: 57.69
Imran Tahir 10-1-41-4
KA Pollard lbw b Steyn 0 (1b 0×4 0×6) SR: 0.0
S Chanderpaul c Peterson b Imran Tahir 31 (51b 1×4 1×6) SR: 60.78
DJ Bravo run out 40 (37b 1×4 3×6) SR: 108.10
RR Sarwan lbw b Imran Tahir 2 (10b 0×4 0×6) SR: 20.00
DS Smith c & b Imran Tahir 36 (57b 3×4 0×6) SR: 63.15
DM Bravo lbw b Botha 73 (82b 8×4 1×6) SR: 89.02
Partnership 100 runs, 19.3 overs, RR: 5.12 (Smith 29, DM Bravo 67)
Darren Bravo 50 n/o
Botha to Gayle, OUT, ‘the Botha move has worked wonders, dangerman Gayle is gone to spin.
South Africa team
GC Smith*, HM Amla, JH Kallis, AB de Villiers†, JP Duminy, F du Plessis, J Botha, RJ Peterson, M Morkel, DW Steyn, Imran Tahir
West Indies team
CH Gayle, DS Smith, DM Bravo, RR Sarwan, S Chanderpaul, DJ Bravo, KA Pollard, DJG Sammy*, DC Thomas†, KAJ Roach, SJ Benn
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A consistent South Africa will have a clear edge over the unpredictable West Indies in Thursday’s Group B match at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.
One of the best teams never to have won a World Cup, South Africa’s aspirations could be gauged from the fact that they have packed three frontline spinners of different styles for the World Cup in the region where the tweakers thrive most.
At the same time, they have contemporary cricket’s deadliest pace pair in Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, one who thrives on pace while the other prefers bounce to torment the batsmen.
“There is always a place for genuine pace. I don’t think anybody likes to face people who bowl at 155 kph. If someone tells you they enjoy it, they are lying to you,” skipper Graeme Smith said.
They have a formidable line-up with Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla as the batting mainstays.
In contrast, twice champions West Indies lack the depth or variety of their opponents but in Chris Gayle, they have a player who can turn a game on its head on his day.
RUN OUT
Wicketttttttttttttt
Bravo No 2 gone!!
@ sharky_forever: Sound about right, if McLeod is over that niggle.
Peterson to Chanderpaul, OUT
DJ Bravo run out 40 (37b 1×4 3×6) SR: 108.10
@ grootblousmile:
@ superBul: YIKES!!!!!!!! I missed it again, sitting at the pc.
Off to the tv for a bit.
@ superBul:
lol hiyas superduper ,
we not messing mate , he has a slight calf muscle tear , so if he does make the bench i’ll be happy
@ Puma:
Mecleod is fit and ready
@ sharky_forever:127 – I hope so, but must be 100% over the injury, don’t want to risk him. Think we have our best chance starting with a team that has had plenty game time together. Why I really want McLeod to start. Gonna be tough against the Blues. We will know more about where our team are after playing them.
Damn the humidity gonna make it tough. Really pleased we travel after this week.
superBul wrote:
Puma you are nearing your 50
@ Puma:
he is 100% puma
Tahir has proved his worth here, he must be a absolute must to start against India and England.
200 up for the Windies, 8.2 overs to go
@ sharky_forever:130 – Then that is good news Sharky.
Can’t wait for the game. Gonna be a cracker, if the weather allows for it.
Expected score anyone
My pick is 265
@ superBul:129 – hahahahahahaha. My office is on one side of the house and tv room way, way the otherside. You summed it up well…. 😆
Out Chanderpaul
Looks like we’re managing to keep them just under 5 an over….
But the last 8 overs usually end up at quite a lot per over
Imran Tahir to Chanderpaul, OUT
S Chanderpaul c Peterson b Imran Tahir 31 (51b 1×4 1×6) SR: 60.78
@ superBul:134 – Around there Super, think it will be tough to chase. Just hope our openers make a good start.
Windies now 6 down….
@ superBul:138 – I missed it again, here at the pc. DAMN.
Tahir is making us look daft for not selecting him when India was here. He just has to start against India and England.
141@ Puma:
Keep running between the TV and the PC… it is working wonders….
TMO
OUT
Wicketttttt
Where is Puma running to now… hehehe
good ball steyn
Steyn to Pollard, OUT
KA Pollard lbw b Steyn 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
OUT HEEEEHAAAAAAAA. Review works…hehehe. Should have had it when India were here.
Super don’t think 260 is on now..hehe
@ grootblousmile:145 – Back and forward from office to tv. Damn need a tv here by my pc… lol.
@ Puma:
Agree it must be kept at 245- now
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