ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa (357/4) seals dominant victory over New Zealand (167) by 190 runs

[jnaveen1980]

NZ will have no team to field against Pakistan at this rate

Yea. Why are they still keeping Kane no idea. SHould have fielded a replacement. Too many injured guys.

 

[sweep_shot]

Things are going according to Pakistan's plan.

NZ are in big trouble now.

68/4.

 

[Rana]

Latham has trolled NZ today

-Let SA bat first knowing that’s their stronger suit

-At least one of their key bowlers out injured with 2-3 key players already injured in the dug out

-Gets out scoring nothing

 

[emranabbas]

Glory, glory, pakistan
Glory, glory, pakistan
Glory, glory, pakistan
As The greens Go Marching On On On

 

[kingusama92]

Wow South Africa is getting that ball to nibble big time

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ was topping the table at one point. Now they are under the pump.

 

[7sins]

Wow just take Mitchell wicket now

 

[Nikhil_cric]

And another. Who cares about death bowling being crap when these guys get you 4/5 down in the first 20 overs?

They kill the match very early - way before dew is even a thought.

 

[Ahmed216]

All NZ need is a win against SL.
Their form has dipped and both SA and IND will want to play them in semi

 

[owenhcricket]

NZ was topping the table at one point. Now they are under the pump.

NZ played some brilliant cricket early on but that CLSOE loss to Aus and now letting SA bat first could be the killer.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Wow South Africa is getting that ball to nibble big time

This is their world cup i can sense it.

 

[Devadwal]

NZ still has an insurance of 2 more matches

Yes but NZ vs Pakistan match is very important if they lost today by big margins

 

[jnaveen1980]

Going forward whoever wins the toss Should make the decision after consultation with team management and tells the opposite

 

[7sins]

If babar was captain today of this SA team he would have bring in spinners from both ends that dude is patethic captain

 

[SpiritOf1903]

One more wicket brus and then they're in trouble

 

[IAJ]

People are underestimating SA's bowling. They have good variety. And if Rabada can get back to his previous best, they will be tough to beat. Only Mr. Choke can beat them then.

 

[7sins]

Lol what just happened

 

[Syed1]

If babar was captain today of this SA team he would have bring in spinners from both ends that dude is patethic captain

And spread the field to have only 4 men inside the circle to whom the ball goes only once per over lol

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is a matter of salvaging something going forward or Can NZ do this which happened on this very venue 6 years back?

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[7sins]

15 run over time to bring in Jansen or ngidi

 

[nish_mate]

Things are going according to Pakistan's plan.

NZ are in big trouble now.

68/4.

Prayers not plans, be a pretty stoooooooopid plan if they actualy devised this during team strategy, lose where we can and then hope SA can pull us out of it....

 

[soso_killer]

Stats tell us nothing .Imam is averaging 50 + but he is not a match winner . current form is what matters .

You're waffling. First it was merit, now it's form, lol. Since Jan last year Bavuma averages 48 (WC included). Over the same period Reeza averages 41 at a lower strike rate.

Bavuma had better form leading into this world cup AND a better career to boot. I'll ask again, 1. based on what criteria does Bavuma not merit a place in the side. 2. How has a 34 year old Reeza proved to be the better player?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

People are underestimating SA's bowling. They have good variety. And if Rabada can get back to his previous best, they will be tough to beat. Only Mr. Choke can beat them then.

Australia and India can beat them in a knockout. They have too much scarring.

 

[Syed1]

18% of all runs NZ scored in this innings came from that over lmao

 

[nish_mate]

This is their world cup i can sense it.

So it was in 92, 99 as well.

SA will do SA things when it really matters....

 

[boomboomcheema]

Coetzee being dumb here

 

[7sins]

Nz going for the attack now

 

[Syed1]

NZ just came out of a coma lol

 

[soso_killer]

Coetzee releasing the pressure

 

[Ahmed216]

This is their world cup i can sense it.

Don't underestimate their propensity to choke in a knockout.

 

[Syed1]

So it was in 92, 99 as well.

SA will do SA things when it really matters....

They nearly choked vs Pak as well after cruising for like 90% of the match

 

[GLORY OF '92]

HAAL MODE [ON]

 

[jnaveen1980]

Don't underestimate their propensity to choke in a knockout.

If they bat first i think they can win it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA just needs to win 2 tosses. Semi and final. That's it they are winning the world cup.

 

[Devadwal]

NZ is playing according to their plan .they just want to finished at 4th and play semifinals against India . New Zealand a bogey team for India

 

[jnaveen1980]

Unplayable Rabada. Ball is zipping through. Pitch has a lot in it. Just that NZ bowled at the wrong time lol

 

[Asif321]

So India and south Africa confirmed . Now last 2 spots going to be interesting. I hope one of Pakistan or Afghanistan make it

 

[7sins]

Out ?

 

[7sins]

Unplayable Rabada. Ball is zipping through. Pitch has a lot in it. Just that NZ bowled at the wrong time lol

Pune under light not an easy pitch

 

[batandballbattle]

coetzee is a blow hot blow cold bowler, never know whether you're going to get a great over or one full of hit me balls

 

[AAli98]

If babar was captain today of this SA team he would have bring in spinners from both ends that dude is patethic captain

Zaka Ashraf has said himself don’t know how he was made captain he has zero game awareness.. basically his thick !!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pune under light not an easy pitch

These bowlers are very good. We have to factor that as well. I think Boult would have been more effective now along with Henry.

 

[nish_mate]

Be one of those rare occassions when a non playing team be cutting the cake

 

[Devadwal]

Five down

 

[Ahmed216]

Unplayable Rabada. Ball is zipping through. Pitch has a lot in it. Just that NZ bowled at the wrong time lol

Basically SA pacers have been excellent with new ball in whatever conditions they've bowled in. They have hit the areas and used their height well

 

[soso_killer]

How can you be going at 7 an over when the opposition are 4 wickets down looking to consolidate the innings?

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA is all set to top the table.

 

[kingusama92]

Massive wicket.

 

[7sins]

Big wicket. This bowling unit have no weakness. They can bowl 10 overs from markham too

 

[soso_killer]

Silly to attack Maharaj that early

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Its coming home baby

 

[7sins]

Can nz bowled out under 150?

 

[jnaveen1980]

If INdia loses to SA they will face Australia in the semi final at Wankhede something nobody wants. India would prefer Eden Gardens where swing bowler will come into picture.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

200 run loss please

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Very clever from good human, brother Keshav. Tossed it up higher at a slow 75 kph and Mitchell couldn't middle it.

 

[Ahmed216]

How can you be going at 7 an over when the opposition are 4 wickets down looking to consolidate the innings?

You are asking for too much brother. Relax.
There's 358 on the board and NZ are bound to go for a few shots. Look at the wickets column

 

[Savak]

SA have been the best new ball bowling side especially when bowling second. They have gotten the best bounce and pace of the wicket in these conditions.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Massive wicket.

NZ are done

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA have been the best new ball bowling side especially when bowling second. They have gotten the best bounce and pace of the wicket in these conditions.

One reason is they are defending massive totals. Real challenge will be when they post under 300.

 

[Devadwal]

Be one of those rare occassions when a non playing team be cutting the cake

Choti choti khushiyan but at the end you know the result

 

[nish_mate]

Pakistan aage baado, hum tumhaare saath hain

 

[soso_killer]

SA just needs to win 2 tosses. Semi and final. That's it they are winning the world cup.

That ploy won't work against India though

 

[emranabbas]

We still believe, we still believe
We still believe, we still believe
It's coming home, it's coming home

 

[jnaveen1980]

Two teams that are doing well in the tournament have more specialists less bit part players. india and south africa.

 

[batandballbattle]

strange for mitchell to perish that early against spin, usually hits a few boundaries first

 

[Devadwal]

Rabada and jansen can win the worldcup for South Africa.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Pakistan aage baado, hum tumhaare saath hain

Soch lo kabhi hum bhi jeetenge....

 

[kron]

SA will never get a better chance to win a world cup as much as this year. 2023 is probably the year where the curse is lifted.

Until india bring them down to earth.

No jinx. Don't believe in that crap.

 

[nish_mate]

Choti choti khushiyan but at the end you know the result

Rather have 2 Asian team in the Semis than 3 Antipodeans and 1 true cricketing nation

 

[7sins]

They sent in santner ahead of Neesham to build a partnership

 

[kron]

Rabada and jansen can win the worldcup for South Africa.

No they won't. India is there to stop them.

 

[kron]

We can take some solace in the fact that we almost beat this powerful SA side. Top 2 team.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Until india bring them down to earth.

No jinx. Don't believe in that crap.

India is a bit undercooked. So far only 2 or 3 batsmen have done well. Lot of guys have no fared well. Also Pandya's injury is a major blow for India balancewise.

 

[soso_killer]

Why are NZ keeping Williamson in the squad btw? He's a liability in LOI

 

[nish_mate]

Soch lo kabhi hum bhi jeetenge....

Bhai when that kabh comes hum jaanat main chaapli kebab ke chatkaare laga raahe honge

 

[soso_killer]

Where's the slip Bavuma?

 

[Rana]

All NZ need is a win against SL.
Their form has dipped and both SA and IND will want to play them in semi

I don’t think that’s the case

If Pakistan trash NZ (which I feel they should)

Then NZ will have to thump SL, they will be the ones chasing nrr

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ was nowhere in the game. Absolute rout it is going to be.

 

[Champ_Pal]

NZ falling apart after a bright start to the tournament.

 

[kron]

All curses will be broken this world cup.
India will ruthlessly pummel nz in semis if they face them again. Almost with surgical precision.

South africa won't choke and reach finals and from there it's anyone's game.

Australia will lose in the semis again to India or SA.

Final will be India vs SA. India haven't won crap for 10 years. SA have never won at all. Is this the year for SA?? Would be shame if india don't win given how strong they are. Rohit and shami deserve a world cup.