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ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa (311/7) inflict a massive 134-run defeat over Australia (177 all out)

Maxwell has been brilliant so far. He bowled pretty well in the last match as well. He can be a lethal asset for Australia if they want to win this one/
 
I still won't say SA will dictate terms from here on. SA has not actually run away in this match like they did against Srilanka. atleast not yet. This is a bigger ground.
 
I hope South Africa score 350+. I want to see a proper contest today and see a tight game.

Nearly all the games in this tournament have been quite one sided.
 
Josh Hazlewood is not having a good day today. 5 overs gave away 33 runs.
 
I feel this tournament doesn't carry the hype it did back in 2019? Maybe ipl or too many tournaments are to blame?
 
Boring match… South Africa will have the opportunity to hit 380-400 if they don’t collapse.

Markram, Klaasen, Miller is an absolutely ridiculous group of striking still to come
 
apnapind said:
Pakistan is so lucky to face south africa in chennai i think icc favoured pak big time here.
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We just chased 345. We have a pretty good record bs SA in general so no the pitch won't make a difference.
 
This is where captaincy come into play. One side is 70 meter side boundary which is fairly long for a one dayer. They should pack the other side and bowl to it.
 
Oh boy. Quinton is nearing another century. That was absolutely brilliant batting from him.
 
QDK scoring here is not surprising. He is an IPL veteran. Knows very well about condition. There is one guy who can match them is Warner. Just that he is not the same warner he was before. He is good. But he was even better. He has over 6000 IPL runs. 3rd highest in IPL history.
 
Rassie van der Dussen is gone now for 28 runs. Proteas are 2 down for 158 runs.
 
I am glad Zampa is not yet fully finding his rhythm. INdia has played him already. If he is on song, every single ball from him can be threatening.
 
Devadwal said:
This South African team have ability to win the world cup and remove chokers tag for forever
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They really don't. They beat a under strength Aussie team in games 3 to 5.

It's a flat pitch. Let's chill on this SA nonsense.

Let's see what their Mettle is like on a spicier pitch.
 
kron said:
They really don't. They beat a under strength Aussie team in games 3 to 5.

It's a flat pitch. Let's chill on this SA nonsense.

Let's see what their Mettle is like on a spicier pitch.
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There may not be that many spicy pitches at all in this tournament.
 
What a way to bring hundred. Well deserved hundred for world best wicketkeeper .
 
Pat Cummins should retire from white ball cricket and focus on red ball cricket after this WC
 
kron said:
They really don't. They beat a under strength Aussie team in games 3 to 5.

It's a flat pitch. Let's chill on this SA nonsense.

Let's see what their Mettle is like on a spicier pitch.
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Unless Warner and Marsh perform, Smith and labu will kill Australia today.

This current aus team is the weakest I've ever seen lol.
 
mominsaigol said:
Unless Warner and Marsh perform, Smith and labu will kill Australia today.

This current aus team is the weakest I've ever seen lol.
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You really think that? Nhaaa cmon.

Starc still elite
Warner still class
Marsh is a great hitter
Green is decent AR
Should pick stoinis tbh

Zampa is generally good but he is badly out of form at the moment.

Cummins is quality but not a good odi bowler so I agree here. Maybe Spencer or someone like Richardson should have been tried.

Hazlewood is a quality bowler. Great odi bowler.

I think they are as strong as they were a few years. Just a touch under the 2015 team. It's just that conditions are different. They will make semis. I will be shocked if the don't.
 
Australia lack of quality spinner is hurting them in middle over .
Poor team selection
 
Australia's hope now is crap bowling from SA. Make no mistake they are capable of their own pies as well with ill discipline bowling on both sides of the wicket.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
A warner from 5 years back would have singlehandedly hunted down this target.
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But this isn't 2018 now is it? As I said aus team is the weakest it's ever been, SA, NZ, Eng and India are your SF.

Australia is playing with aged players, Has beens and Smith and labu are probs the biggest kill joys of RR in the middle atm.
 
Aiden markram used to be so skinny. Put on a lot of muscle. His biceps looks huge. Ha
 
Devadwal said:
Australia lack of quality spinner is hurting them in middle over .
Poor team selection
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Not poor selection man. Agar is injured unfortunately. Apart from him there is no one else.
Maybe the spectacle wearing man who played in that last test series in india? Todd? Not sure how he fares in odi. He is raw in this format I think.
 
mominsaigol said:
But this isn't 2018 now is it? As I said aus team is the weakest it's ever been, SA, NZ, Eng and India are your SF.

Australia is playing with aged players, Has beens and Smith and labu are probs the biggest kill joys of RR in the middle atm.
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yes. They might play occasional good knock. Overall they are not the side to take advantage of 10-40 over restriction period. That is where England set themselves apart. SA has the best big hitting middle order compared to other sides. They make the most of this phase.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Given how finger spinners go they should have given Agar a go.
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He was injured . Sangha or even Lyon is very good option but they have love affair with allrounder.
Marsh
Stoinis
Green
Maxwell
Too many allrounder in the team .
 
kron said:
You really think that? Nhaaa cmon.

Starc still elite
Warner still class
Marsh is a great hitter
Green is decent AR
Should pick stoinis tbh

Zampa is generally good but he is badly out of form at the moment.

Cummins is quality but not a good odi bowler so I agree here. Maybe Spencer or someone like Richardson should have been tried.

Hazlewood is a quality bowler. Great odi bowler.

I think they are as strong as they were a few years. Just a touch under the 2015 team. It's just that conditions are different. They will make semis. I will be shocked if the don't.
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The problem is you're assuming these guys are class cause of how they use to be.

I've seen stark in this cup, he hasn't been the same since he use to be. Warner is less then 90% of what he use to be.

Marsh is class yes. Stoinis and green are playing I think. Stoinis defo is in this game.

They are not a touch under the 2015 team. 2015 Smith was smoking 70 ball 100's. This current Smith is basically the 2nd coming of misbah.

Australia is playing with an aged team, their all has beens minus a few guys like maxwell who are still quality.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
yes. They might play occasional good knock. Overall they are not the side to take advantage of 10-40 over restriction period. That is where England set themselves apart. SA has the best big hitting middle order compared to other sides. They make the most of this phase.
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The problem is, this team is aged and is a has been. All these match winners are less then 90% of what they use to be.

SA on the other hand, markram, Quinton etc, all these guys are in gun form. Same with NZ.
 
mominsaigol said:
The problem is, this team is aged and is a has been. All these match winners are less then 90% of what they use to be.

SA on the other hand, markram, Quinton etc, all these guys are in gun form. Same with NZ.
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Hope Kane comes back for other teams sake. That guy is not the one who will use this power play restrictions. They rely on mitchell and Philips.
 
mominsaigol said:
The problem is you're assuming these guys are class cause of how they use to be.

I've seen stark in this cup, he hasn't been the same since he use to be. Warner is less then 90% of what he use to be.

Marsh is class yes. Stoinis and green are playing I think. Stoinis defo is in this game.

They are not a touch under the 2015 team. 2015 Smith was smoking 70 ball 100's. This current Smith is basically the 2nd coming of misbah.

Australia is playing with an aged team, their all has beens minus a few guys like maxwell who are still quality.
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I disagree with that notion hey. Still feel their bowling is class. Hazlewood is an elite bowler. Cummins I agree should be replaced in odi. Starc is not the same bowler but he is still world class.

Zampa is good. ARs like green Maxwell and stoinis. Good depth. Bat deep etc. ..Marsh can bowl too.

I think they are a very complete side. Just lacking one top bowler and don't forget Travis Head is injured. Him and agar would make this team a lot better.
 
I will be curious to see how Shamsi will go here on this ground. I think he is a clever pick by SA. Nothing much for spinners. But still worth a gamble.
 
kron said:
Why can't they just make it 21 like in football? Just let teams have enough options to replace players.
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Yea. At the end of the day only XI take the field. So not sure what the problem in allowing more players being part of the squad. It allows teams to assess the conditions to go with the best XI instead of compromised XI
 
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