CT:2nd Semi Final: WI Vs SA, Jaipur

[MIG]

So will it be the mighty SA or the robust Windies ?

From CrickB.com

West Indies had a not so good beginning in the qualifiers but they beat the Aussies straightaway to stamp some authority. However, they almost lost to India and failed to defend a challenging total against England. But the defending champions tag will do their confidence a world of good and the Lara-led team will be keen on defending the total and bringing back the glory of the initial World Cups.

South Africa too didn't have a great start and lost to the Kiwis, defending a small total. They came back well to beat the Lankans and showed a lot of grit to beat the Pakistanis in the virtual quarter final. To their advantage, Kemp, Boucher, Pollock and Ntini have been in good nick whereas on the flip side, they key players like Gibbs, Kallis, Smith and Dippenaar are yet to fire properly.

It is even-stevens as of now as the teams lock horns for a ticket to Mumbai for the big final. You can catch all the action LIVE at 09:00 GMT!!!

South Africa: Graeme Smith (c), Boeta Dippenaar, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher (w), Justin Kemp, Shaun Pollock, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini, Charl Langeveldt, Loots Bosman,
Andrew Hall, Robin Peterson

West Indies: Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Brian Lara (c), Marlon Samuels, Runako Morton, Carlton Baugh (w), Corey Collymore, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, Wavell Hinds, Dwayne Smith, Ian Bradshaw

 

[Asim2Good]

I think WI ll win today.
But I would like to see SA vs Aus final

 

[MIG]

So people think SA got lucky with Pakistan ?

I am now rooting for SA to win the tournament ! atleast we can say that we got beaten by the best team in the tournament !

 

[Asim2Good]

Miggy u not supporting Indians today ?

 

[Asim2Good]

So people think SA got lucky with Pakistan ?

I am now rooting for SA to win the tournament ! atleast we can say that we got beaten by the best team in the tournament !

Because today will be different pitch and may b slower one and WI have some part time spinners who can cause problems or slow down run rate

 

[Asim2Good]

SA will bat first

 

[Easa]

I fancy South Africa.

They were awesome against us. I'll be rooting for my second team though, the Windies.

 

[MIG]

Miggy u not supporting Indians today ?

You mean the WEST Indians ?

 

[Grasshopper]

Bowled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Grasshopper]

All the stumps are in a quarrel with each other.Smith looks disturbed and upset as taylor makes himself a fudge.A bit late yes.(cough)

 

[Sean]

Bosman lucky not to be given out for that LBW.
Probably wouldve gone on to hit Middle and leg.

 

[Muhammad]

Bosman's looked hopeless for most of this innings, main thing is he tries to cash in on his early fortune.

 

[Sean]

SA 1/53
12.2 overs

Bosman and Kallis settling in.
Taylor is bowling well for WI.

 

[Grasshopper]

This thread should be closed.No one seems interested.Waisay bhi hum sog mana rahay hain

 

[Sean]

Why should it be closed?
There are people who want to know they results.
I want to know the scores.

 

[Daoud]

Kallis seems to be playing a typical innings. Striking and timing the ball well but straight to a fielder

 

[Daoud]

And hes out. Caught Sarwan bowled Bravo for 16

 

[Sean]

Kallis is gone.
Bravo gets him.
2/65.

 

[Sean]

2/79
19.5 overs.
RSA going along nicely.

 

[Sean]

2/91
21 overs.

Gayle into the attack.

 

[Grasshopper]

this is the best fielding side for West Indies i have seen for many years

 

[Sean]

Bosman gone!
Leading edge!
Gayle gets the catch off Samuels!

 

[Sean]

this is the best fielding side for West Indies i have seen for many years

GH you just got that from the commentators.
Try and think of something smarter next time.

 

[Asim2Good]

looks like 250 ll b target for WI in this match as well

 

[Sean]

3/100
24 overs.
Like A2G said, RSA will probably make 240-250.

 

[pak4life]

tight bowling by gayle . he has to be man of the tournamount for me so far

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

139/3 off 33

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

wi badly need a wicket

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

nicely played by gibbs for 1

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good shot well run for 2 by gibbs

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

better ball by taylor no run

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

godd tight ball by taylor

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

nicely played by devillers

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good stop by sarwan saved 2 runs

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

147/3 off 34.3

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

god shot by gibbs for 2 149 now

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

150 up sa in a vg position

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

excess of 260 likely with wickets in hand?

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

i think anything beyond 260 will be beyound sa looking at their strength at bowling

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

cris gayle is back

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

1 run off 2 balls

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good running by ab...155/3

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

154/ 3 not bad an over for wi

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

157/3 off 37

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

lovely pull by gibbs for 444444444444444

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

short and deserving to be hit

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

sa looking to step up now 163/3

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

bradshaw is back

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

1 run 164/3

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

1 more 165/3

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

ohhh unlucky for bradshaw but 4 to gibbs nevertheless

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

bad bowlin just 2

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

runs coming easier now

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

173 /3 10 off that over

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

CRASHING shot by de villers for 444444444444444444

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

well the runs galore is truly on now 2 more

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

direct hit at the stumps

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

looks out to me

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

i wont surprise if harper gives not out

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

out 188/4

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good throw by lara....good leadership from the front

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

well big hitting kemp is in

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

might see a cameo?

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good first ball by bradshaw

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

190 / 4 off 41

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good soo far by gayle no boundaries

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

sa need a boundary here

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

just 4 runs good over by gayle

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good shot by gibbs for 1

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

bowled himmmmmmmmmmmmm

bradshaw strikes kemp gone

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

haaaa kemp bowled like a dunce

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

boucher in another player ideal for this situation

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

off the mark right away

 

[Grasshopper]

Kemp has lost his vision

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

2 more runs

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

199/4 off 43

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

good ball by gayle

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

crapp wide 200 for sa

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

spinners keepin sa at bay

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

tight bowling by gayle