ICC World Cup 2023: Australia v South Africa | 2nd Semi Final | Kolkata | 16 November | Match Discussion

[jnaveen1980]

Why did they take a run there?

 

[7sins]

Is pitch difficult to bat on or it's just sa choking once again

 

[kron]

What are rhe predictions here? Think SA will make a game of it. Aus should take this but may lose 7 wickets. Bowling under lights seem to favour SA.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Almost 213! 212 AO

 

[Devadwal]

Australia need 213 runs to meet india in world cup finale at Ahemdabad

 

[kron]

Is pitch difficult to bat on or it's just sa choking once again

Not sure man. Looks confusing tbh. Looks like a tired pitch. Not flat. Some grip and turn for spin. I do think SA choked as well.

250 to 270 maybe is what we are looking for ideally as a winning score.

Wonder what the average score here is.

 

[jattafridi]

Target 213

My prediction Australia 213/5

 

[SpiritOf1903]

What are rhe predictions here? Think SA will make a game of it. Aus should take this but may lose 7 wickets. Bowling under lights seem to favour SA.

Might be a classic. Most likely a stroll

 

[pillionrider]

213 to win WTH

Is fate having a laugh here?

 

[RamLakhan]

At least they utilized full 50 overs, let's see...

 

[kron]

Might be a classic. Most likely a stroll

Don't want to see 213 / 1 or 2 lol.

 

[Asif321]

SA need to go aggressive and give it all . Their is slight chance Comon !

 

[jnaveen1980]

Even if Head/Warne go, Smith/Labu two test class batsmen can see them through. That advantage is missing for SA.

 

[7sins]

Pp will determine the outcome of the pitch. The issue is no scoreboard pressure just easy 4 an over

 

[FearlessRoar]

South Africa 212 all out in 49.4 overs (D Miller 101, M Starc 3/34) against Australia in World Cup semi-final

 

[7sins]

It's good if we have a India vs Australia final because atleast they won't choke like sa they are waste of space

 

[kron]

213 to win WTH

Is fate having a laugh here?

99 classic? Except in reverse?
Would be some crazy coincidence. Aus should take this.

 

[kron]

Hoping to see some good fast aggressive bowling from saffers

 

[soso_killer]

But that was a dead rubber where guys like Naveen swung beautifully. Also they had potent forces like Rashid khan and other type of spinners. SA has none of that. Erratic Jansen, Hit the deck Rabada.

I'm talking about their game against us. They were 5 down inside 15 overs in that one as well. They certainly weren't swash buckling or anything of sorts

 

[soso_killer]

About 50 runs short of a competitive total unfortunately. One partnership and it's game over. It's the kind of score Smith and Labuschagne will love to chase

 

[kron]

Travis Head made the difference in the middle.

That 2 quick wickets destabilised SA. Could have had 250

 

[kron]

Wow look at hazlewoods figures. 1.50 economy. Unreal

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Amazing how there are comments bashing even this pitch but somehow there's still nostalgia for 1999 ODI cricket.

You can either accept these pitches for low scoring thrillers or.watch big scoring matches .

There's literally no other option.

Nostalgia for 1999 World Cup is mostly based on highlights .

Not a single person would be able to sit through 100 overs of those "classics"

 

[jnaveen1980]

I'm talking about their game against us. They were 5 down inside 15 overs in that one as well. They certainly weren't swash buckling or anything of sorts

Because they were chasing that time? Not setting? Under lights there were more help?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Having said that, SA needed around 270-280 to feel absolutely safe here.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Janen or Maharaj need to pick a 5fer else it's all too easy for Aus

I hope it swings with the new ball.