Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:34 pm
700+ runs already in this match with 5 overs to go. Who'd be a bowler these days?? 
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Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:36 pm
3 x 6 required per over. Simples.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:40 pm
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:55 pm
Well they gave it a fair shake......just a shame that some of the lads couldn't chime in with a quick fire 30 or so. Too many double wickets.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:00 pm
Hard lines Kiwis. 327 is still a great score. 
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:08 pm
Gotta say - India got the toss they wanted, pitch they wanted and rattled up almost 400.....and NZ still made them tense up a bit.
I can't help but think bringing Latham in after Williamson fell was a wrong call. Maybe bringing in Chapman or Phillips to just go ballistic for hopefully 5 or 6 overs might have changed to the game a little?
I can't help but think bringing Latham in after Williamson fell was a wrong call. Maybe bringing in Chapman or Phillips to just go ballistic for hopefully 5 or 6 overs might have changed to the game a little?
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:53 pm
Unlucky boets, you had them worried and gave us hope for a long time. Top effort.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:36 pm
New Zealand can be very proud of that effort. Fought to the last against a huge total. Unlike how the Proteas folded
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:46 pm
Well that sucks. Still, I was pleasantly surprised we made the top four.
Didn't really expect us to win, tbh. I woke up at 3am, checked the HT score, saw India's huge total, and went straight back to sleep.
Best of luck to our ANZAC brothers tonight.
Didn't really expect us to win, tbh. I woke up at 3am, checked the HT score, saw India's huge total, and went straight back to sleep.
Best of luck to our ANZAC brothers tonight.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:05 pm
A lot of India supporters at work today. Tomorrow I will wear my Protea shirt to support the good guys.
We owe the Aussies in knock out WCs.
Gibbs dropping the WC and Alsn Donald springs to mind.
We owe the Aussies in knock out WCs.
Gibbs dropping the WC and Alsn Donald springs to mind.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:09 pm
I watched the Indian innings in awe -- every batsman was in superb form. Santner was very handy with the ball.
I woke a couple of times in the night and saw a bit of Williamson and Mitchell giving India a few palpitations till Shami turned up for his second spell.
Can't say I was surprised at India's win but was pretty pleased with the BCs' performance.
I woke a couple of times in the night and saw a bit of Williamson and Mitchell giving India a few palpitations till Shami turned up for his second spell.
Can't say I was surprised at India's win but was pretty pleased with the BCs' performance.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:06 am
South Africa win the toss and will bat. Temba Bavuma says weather came into his thinking, but going with the team's strength. Says he's not 100% fit. "Will have to be good enough," he adds.
Here comes the hope.Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:07 am
Proteas win the toss and elect to bat.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:23 am
On paper, five time champs Australia won't be intimidated by an opponent that's never even reached the final, let alone won it.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:35 am
1/1 Bavumba gone
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:40 am
Unbelievable.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:44 am
Very annoyed
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:57 am
8/2, De Kock gone. Demon pitch, Starc and Hazlewood with exhibition bowling.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:59 am
at least the hope has gone really early.Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:03 am
Could be the worst power play in the tournament at this rate, or the best depending on your team
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:09 am
Yep. A swift, merciful death with little suffering.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:12 am
Proteas accelerating towards a formidable score.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:19 am
Could be one for the record books!
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:22 am
CHOKE!!!!
Bravo Temba - choose to bat on this wicket with those overhead conditions. Twat. Shouldn't even be playing with a thigh (and probable brain) injury anyway.
Bravo Temba - choose to bat on this wicket with those overhead conditions. Twat. Shouldn't even be playing with a thigh (and probable brain) injury anyway.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:31 am
Perhaps, but credit where it's due - Australia has been brilliant.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:45 am
four four for four.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:47 am
rain
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:48 am
Drizzle. The agony will be back on again soon enough.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:49 am
DLS?
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:50 am
He was thinking about South Africa's terrible record trying to chase in this WC; his only thought was 'bat first, bat first' regardless of the conditions.Sandstorm wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:22 am CHOKE!!!!
Bravo Temba - choose to bat on this wicket with those overhead conditions. Twat. Shouldn't even be playing with a thigh (and probable brain) injury anyway.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:15 am
Indeed. He's no Kolisi.....Lobby wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:50 amHe was thinking about South Africa's terrible record trying to chase in this WC; his only thought was 'bat first, bat first' regardless of the conditions.Sandstorm wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:22 am CHOKE!!!!
Bravo Temba - choose to bat on this wicket with those overhead conditions. Twat. Shouldn't even be playing with a thigh (and probable brain) injury anyway.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:59 am
SA cruising along at 3 an over. Well on track for 150+ if they make it through their full 50 overs.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:12 am
Dont count your chickensGumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:59 am SA cruising along at 3 an over. Well on track for 150+ if they make it through their full 50 overs.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:23 am
Building at a steady pace and retaining wickets for a final charge.OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:12 amDont count your chickensGumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:59 am SA cruising along at 3 an over. Well on track for 150+ if they make it through their full 50 overs.
250?
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:26 am
your wicketGumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:23 amBuilding at a steady pace and retaining wickets for a final charge.OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:12 amDont count your chickensGumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:59 am SA cruising along at 3 an over. Well on track for 150+ if they make it through their full 50 overs.
250?
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Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:30 am
Might as well give our place to Scotland next CWC. Protea's heads are never going to recover.
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:32 am
Proteas masterfully dodge the hattrick, and Miller brings up his fifty. Is the tide turning?Insane_Homer wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:26 amyour wicketGumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:23 amBuilding at a steady pace and retaining wickets for a final charge.
250?
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Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:38 am
Effing Proteas...
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:49 am
Gumboot wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:32 am Proteas masterfully dodge the hattrick, and Miller brings up his fifty. Is the tide turning?
Re: The Official, one and only, Men's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 thread
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:04 pm
What's the average score on this pitch?