England defeat South Africa by 104 runs to begin World Cup campaign on a strong note

[hafeezrocks]

Why is Amla hiding.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Where is markram?

Out

 

[Darkness]

South africa have lost the plot

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is pretty much a done deal. Well played England. They do look like tournament favourites.

3 wickets were gifted. Their bowling is not even good. Just rotation of strike till 40th over was the order of the day. No airy fairy shot required.

 

[CricVet]

Stupid shot. They were going well 5-6 and then this...

 

[sindhiboy]

on a positive note, fans should be grateful that the pitches are providing an even contest between bat and ball instead of a mindless slog-fest.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

That wasn’t a double

 

[jnaveen1980]

Brainfade after brainfade. This is just bad cricket by SA.

 

[Boi]

Customary run out in a high profile game for SA. Only difference this time is that neither of Faf or AB involved

 

[Ronaldo7]

Pak could actually qualify for the semis. Who would have thought??

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Well this is done and dusted now

 

[CricVet]

choke time...Bye SA

 

[szundercover]

Come on england!

 

[CricVet]

Pak could actually qualify for the semis. Who would have thought??

I always have

 

[Ronaldo7]

Form is temporary choking is permanent

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

I hope dwaine Pretorius bats sensibly.He definitely can bat

 

[Mueez]

on a positive note, fans should be grateful that the pitches are providing an even contest between bat and ball instead of a mindless slog-fest.

This.

Sick of seeing every ball being smacked to the boundary.

 

[szundercover]

Let's see how phool Bahi bats today.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Isn't the iCC showing its tournament live on FB this time?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Don't want to use the word C. But i gotta use. They were in commanding position.

 

[PennOne]

What a beautiful choke

 

[Titan24]

Very poor running and game awareness

 

[Mueez]

Pak could actually qualify for the semis. Who would have thought??

I

 

[szundercover]

What a beautiful choke

Cricket would be a boring game without chokes.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

SA have choked

 

[szundercover]

South Africans on twitter are fuming right now.

 

[Mueez]

Okay based on today’s match I’m confident we can beat England and SA if we take wickets with the new ball.

 

[HitWicket]

SA have choked

Choking requires you to be on top of the game. South Africa haven't been at that stage since the start.

 

[CricVet]

Last pair of alrounders...Rabada can whack a little but SA needs Amla back to get anywhere close.

 

[Titan24]

on a positive note, fans should be grateful that the pitches are providing an even contest between bat and ball instead of a mindless slog-fest.

Its mainly because of slow nature of the pitch, still its isnt offering much to the pacers or spinners. However still good thing is it isnt a run fest.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Choking requires you to be on top of the game. South Africa haven't been at that stage since the start.

Look at the ways they've gotten out. They were in a good position before QDK got out.

 

[szundercover]

Okay based on today’s match I’m confident we can beat England and SA if we take wickets with the new ball.

What about against India?

 

[Syed1]

wrong thread

 

[Ronaldo7]

are you for real??dimaag thikane hai tera??bol kya raha hai

banter

 

[Mueez]

What about against India?

Nope we have a mental block against them.

But ‘umeed pai dunya kaim hai’.

 

[Kianig89]

Sa should think about NRR

 

[szundercover]

wrong thread

Woww

 

[topspin]

Where are all those posters hiding with the good old "England is choking again"

Never judge a team until both sides have had a bat, rookie error from the usual suspects.

 

[CricVet]

Eng going for the kill...Nice

 

[Afhan Ali]

Andale
What a player

 

[jnaveen1980]

Chasing is an art. You cannot go without a plan.

 

[szundercover]

Lol I rember south Africa were in a similar position against Pakistan,and delineate and van Der dussen guided the team home.

 

[CricVet]

bring Archer as well. Finish SA here

 

[Afhan Ali]

Andale will win it for AB

 

[jnaveen1980]

Phelu is trying to get out now lol No need of these shots at all. THey have lost 3 in a row.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Top all-rounders
Stokes
Pandya and Andale

 

[jnaveen1980]

What a player Vander dussen.

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

SA will never win a World Cup.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They should target 225 by 40th over and go for leather in the last 10 overs. Take least risks right now.

 

[Asif321]

Looks weak side
Kuldeep chahal will choke them easily
SA gona lose to India also

 

[Darkness]

Jason holder says hi

 

[CricVet]

hmmmmm

 

[Darkness]

[

Top all-rounders
Stokes
Pandya and Andale

Jason holder says hi

 

[Plumb]

Where are all those posters hiding with the good old "England is choking again"

Never judge a team until both sides have had a bat, rookie error from the usual suspects.

Never judge a game until last ball is bowled..

 

[jnaveen1980]

Apart from Archer their bowling is still average. It was just a collective suicide by SA.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Looks weak side
Kuldeep chahal will choke them easily
SA gona lose to India also

They've lost to India every time since 2013 I think it was.
2013
2015
2017

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms well set for a win here

 

[Afhan Ali]

Archor what a player
Great for future of England fast bowling

 

[Titan24]

Pak competed much better with Eng than what SA have displayed here

 

[jnaveen1980]

Still not learning. Why would you take on Archer? You should throw your ego out and target weaker bowlers.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Archer effectively 4 wickets. What a bowler

 

[Afhan Ali]

Pak competed much better with Eng than what SA have displayed here

Yes Pakistan was very competitive with the bat

 

[Justcrazy]

Archer has made a big difference here to Poms attack

 

[Gullycricket]

Archer justifying his hype.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Why South Africans batting are struggling against short balls from Archor.
SA players always play short ball well

 

[Ronaldo7]

Why South Africans batting are struggling against short balls from Archor.
SA players always play short ball well

Exactly. They play against Steyn, Rabada. Both are fast.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why South Africans batting are struggling against short balls from Archor.
SA players always play short ball well

you have to pick the right short ball to attack. Not every short ball.

 

[hadi123]

This match is very similar to the 2017 Champions Trophy match between England and New Zealand. England make just over 300, opposition lose a couple of early wickets before a threatening 3rd partnership, then a collapse after that partnership is broken and a routine England victory.

Deja vu:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...nd-6h-match-group-a-icc-champions-trophy-2017

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rohit vs Archer short ball will be interesting.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Can we exchange Faheem with Andali

 

[troodon]

England's top class tail made the difference. They ensured the score is very competitive.

SA are a weak side. Their batting is very poor.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA Middle order batting is below par , and Indian spinners will target them.

 

[HGhazanfar]

Have a feeling this will go down to the wire

 

[Afhan Ali]

SA Middle order batting is below par , and Indian spinners will target them.

India Vs Sa will be one sided affair for India
Esay win for India

 

[Afhan Ali]

Woooowwwwww

 

[szundercover]

Oh my lord!!!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Unbelievable catch from Stokes

 

[Afhan Ali]

Ben Stokes the MoM

 

[Ronaldo7]

What a catch

 

[jnaveen1980]

What a catch. Best catch i have seen in a while.