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

[jnaveen1980]

On this very pitch Maxie is very hard to get away. Atleast so far.

 

[Devadwal]

Even better. THis is pathetic. They don't really lose anything.

Yes but we all know this is not going to happen

 

[jnaveen1980]

Van der dussen

 

[jnaveen1980]

I have to say Cummins captaincy leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[jnaveen1980]

The line that CUmmins bowls needs protection deep on the off side.

 

[Asad T]

Aiden markram used to be so skinny. Put on a lot of muscle. His biceps looks huge. Ha

no biryani for him i guess

 

[jnaveen1980]

Outstanding stuff from Maxwell. Intelligent bowling right through.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Here comes the spin beast. Will he choke like he did against Netherlands?

 

[jnaveen1980]

8 overs 2 for 26 !!

 

[Devadwal]

Stage is set for makram and Klaasen for great finish .
Maxwell is Australia best bowler so far who have thought it .

 

[FearlessRoar]

Quinton de Kock b Maxwell 109 (106b 8x4 5x6) SR: 102.83

 

[jnaveen1980]

Stage is set for makram and Klaasen for great finish .
Maxwell is Australia best bowler so far who have thought it .

Since his match winning spell against India in the ODI series i notice that he has upgraded his bowling. Almost close to a specialist now.

 

[Devadwal]

Since his match winning spell against India in the ODI series i notice that he has upgraded his bowling. Almost close to a specialist now.

He is using angle very well .very intelligent bowler

 

[kron]

Would sangha be a decent pick for Indian conditions?

Sangha
Todd Murphy
Or swepson

 

[FearlessRoar]

What will South Africa end up on?

 

[Devadwal]

Another four

 

[Rana]

350 isn’t safe on these tracks

So much for spinners having a say

 

[Devadwal]

What will South Africa end up on?

360 is what they are looking right now .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Would sangha be a decent pick for Indian conditions?

Sangha
Todd Murphy
Or swepson

Finger spinners can control things better under lights. Prefeably left arm spinners.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Cummins drop is increasingly proving costly.

 

[jnaveen1980]

232 overs 40 overs. I won't say they ran away yet. Australia can still stage a come back with 2 quick wickets.

 

[hamzie]

SA will get to semis and choke again?
if pak doesnt win the WC i hope they win

 

[jnaveen1980]

With not much turn, the success percentage of reverse sweep will go up.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Charging!

 

[jnaveen1980]

That 113 run spell has definitely messed up Zampa's mind

 

[Devadwal]

Really good over from strac .

 

[ChTab]

This is probably the worst Australian side to arrive at the WC.

 

[FearlessRoar]

SA 249/3 (42/50 ov)
Current RR: 5.92

 

[Devadwal]

RSA 249/2 (42)
How many runs they can score in remaining 8 over?
90-95

 

[VForVendetta]

I just don't understand why they stuck with Cummins as the skipper? Test match captaincy is vastly different than odi captaincy. It should have been Smith all the way. After a string of legendary captains for almost 4 decades Aus finally has someone who is not upto the mark. Not only he is unfit for captaincy but he doesn't even deserve to play as first choice fast bowler purely based on merit & form. If Aus indeed fails in this tournament this decision will be their biggest undoing. You just can't have someone like Cummins leading Aus of all team in wc when he seems to generally lack game awareness. Due to his awkward nervous body language he doesn't command any respect or inspiration from his teammates.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Really good over from strac .

Exactly. He has identified the type of balls, speeds, length to suit the pitch. That is an art in itself.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

I just don't understand why they stuck with Cummins as the skipper? Test match captaincy is vastly different than loi captaincy. It should have been Smith all the way. After a string of legendary captains for almost 4 decades Aus finally has someone who is not upto the mark. Not only he is unfit for captaincy but he doesn't even deserve to play as first choice fast bowler purely based on merit & form. If Aus indeed fails in this tournament this decision will be their biggest undoing. You just can't have someone like Cummins leading Aus of all team in wc when he seems to generally lack game awareness. Due to his awkward nervous body language he doesn't command any respect or inspiration from his teammates.

Abbot harshly treated

 

[jnaveen1980]

I just don't understand why they stuck with Cummins as the skipper? Test match captaincy is vastly different than loi captaincy. It should have been Smith all the way. After a string of legendary captains for almost 4 decades Aus finally has someone who is not upto the mark. Not only he is unfit for captaincy but he doesn't even deserve to play as first choice fast bowler purely based on merit & form. If Aus indeed fails in this tournament this decision will be their biggest undoing. You just can't have someone like Cummins leading Aus of all team in wc when he seems to generally lack game awareness. Due to his awkward nervous body language he doesn't command any respect or inspiration from his teammates.

SHould have either been Warner or Smith.

 

[jnaveen1980]

IF Zampa doesn't step up Australia will continue looking sub par. SA has got the measure of Zampa for sure.

 

[Devadwal]

Back to back boundary .
I think 330 is winning score on this surface.its not a flat wicket just Australia is not bolwed well

 

[jnaveen1980]

Back to back boundary .
I think 330 is winning score on this surface.its not a flat wicket just Australia is not bolwed well

Yea. Field sets, bowling lengths, bowling speeds all messed up. They just fed SA what they wanted.

 

[Amjid Javed]

SA need to aim for 320-30 here

 

[Devadwal]

Gone .

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Hope SA slow start won't cost them here

 

[Amjid Javed]

Captain Cummins strikes

 

[Devadwal]

SA need to aim for 320-30 here

Anything less than 340 from now ,they should be disappointed

 

[FearlessRoar]

Aiden Markram c Hazlewood b Cummins 56 (44b 7x4 1x6) SR: 127.27

 

[kron]

Watch Miller get blown away soon.

 

[jnaveen1980]

On pace deliveries just ping off the bat.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Cummins is bowling at 116 kph

 

[emranabbas]

Why no celebration for klassans wicket?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Mini come back by Australia. Another into the pitch cutter. Pace off.

 

[kron]

Overrated klassen goneeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Amjid Javed]

Both set batsmen gone now

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Ooooo

Aus on top now

 

[kron]

Why no celebration for klassans wicket?

Cause he is overrated. Ultimate flat track bully. Can only bash certain type of spin. Useless against proper wristies in general and struggles vs pace and bounce.

 

[kron]

Let's goooo hazlewooodyy

 

[Amjid Javed]

Anything less than 340 from now ,they should be disappointed

Looks like wheels are coming off the inns

 

[jnaveen1980]

Off pace deliveries bring them wickets.

 

[jnaveen1980]

If Miller goes, Australia will be on driver seat.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Australia owe a lot to Maxie for this situation. Those 10 cheap overs still keep them in hunt.

 

[kron]

If Miller goes, Australia will be in driver seat.

He will very soon if he has to face pace from starc or hazlewood.

 

[Devadwal]

Looks like wheels are coming off the inns

Yes ,now Australian bowlers are using variation.good contest for neutral fan

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bavuma almost played 10 overs to make 35 runs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

117 kph into the surface.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Very good come back by Cummins.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Miller's biggest weakness is slower ones slanting across him.

 

[FearlessRoar]

A couple of quick wickets and Australia have stemmed the flow of runs, South Africa 5-279 with 4 overs remaining

 

[jnaveen1980]

Their best bet is denying strike to Miller.

 

[AAli98]

theyv used the brown soil pitch SA spinners will cause problems for Aus in 2nd innings

 

[jnaveen1980]

Watson takes a very subtle dig at Cummins uage of bowlers. Starc is not going to finish his spell here while Josh might finish

 

[chinaman00]

The Proteas putting themselves under pressure taking singles & wasting balls in the last overs of the game.

Australia has come back strongly

 

[jnaveen1980]

Miller hardly faced any balls lol

 

[VForVendetta]

Bavuma's tuktuk masterclass will probably come back to haunt him at the second innings.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Jansen losing this match

 

[jnaveen1980]

what a shot six. Off pace is fine. But it cannot be 128 kph. It should b e more like 115 kph

 

[jnaveen1980]

Jansen has come back some what well.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They are yet to touch 300 with 2 to go.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pathetic fielding by Aussies. Ground fielding too is pathetic

 

[jnaveen1980]

Starc shells it !! wow..

 

[jnaveen1980]

He took the catch and dropped

 

[emranabbas]

Australia were once known for their fielding

 

[jnaveen1980]

Stoinis drops another one Is it SENA team or subcontinent team

 

[SamNJ]

2 sitter catches dropped.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is the most embarrassing fielding display by Australia i have ever seen in a world cup.