New Zealand [245/6] beat South Africa [241/6] by 4 wickets in 25th match of 2019 World Cup

[Hasan2K8]

I reckon it’s a good toss to lose for SA. It’s flat wicket and later on might spin a little.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

if SA can set a 300 ought target I believe they can win this

If Amla plays a test knock, it's highly unlikely also Amla is not a big match player. Liton Das >>>> Amla

 

[MenInG]

Delayed - Play due to start at 12pm local time

 

[Mueez]

Amla will score a ton today my gut says.

 

[Kianig89]

both teams on paper better than Pakistan i fear for Pak vs SA & NZ could be an abject surrender
# P 9 W 2 D 1 L 6

 

[Mkumar825]

Amla will score a ton today my gut says.

He will not score more than 18

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

NZ looks stronger than SA. Taylor and willi will be key for NZ.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Jeeve jeeve SA

See out first 10 overs and pile on the runs. [MENTION=48484]ozymandias[/MENTION] where are you brother?

 

[Mkumar825]

Don't know which team should I support so hope a cracking game .

 

[Imran Hasan]

We all are with SA. Amla and De kock needs to stay first power play and give a good start for SA.

 

[Mkumar825]

Indian fans whose win here good for us ??

 

[RehanG]

Whats the point of reducing the overs!? just 1 of that. Could've reduced the lunch break by 5 mins

 

[Kianig89]

NZ are good chasers i fear for broadcasters this could be K.o to Bangla Tigers the WI

 

[hur rizvi]

If Amla plays a test knock, it's highly unlikely also Amla is not a big match player. Liton Das >>>> Amla

Amla can do it. Litton is a kid as of yet very talented one but don’t compare him to Amla as of yet

 

[Hasan123]

Conditions look better. Maybe better to bat 1st. Think spin may play a part .

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Get De Kock out he doesn't have Jazba Junoon, he is probably practicing for IPL

 

[Mkumar825]

I think this pitch very good for batting

 

[hur rizvi]

NZ looks stronger than SA. Taylor and willi will be key for NZ.

Man to man not really but SA are also going through an emotional breakdown

 

[Hasan123]

De Kock off the mark. He has threatened to get a big score but hasn't. SA need him to fire.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian fans whose win here good for us ??

Doesn't matter whoever wins. It will impact other teams though. Most would want NZ to lose as it will open up the table

 

[hur rizvi]

If SA can make it to semis themselves their tale won’t be that dissimilar to Pakistan’s 1992 campaign

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Indian fans whose win here good for us ??

Does not matter for us

Sl, Pak, Bdesh will benefit hugely with a SA win

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ is far more experienced and settled unit. Everyone knows their role. Hard for SA to beat them. They have world no.2 ODI bowler in Boult as well. Fielding is very good. Best time to cash in on against SA is middle period. They should keep wickets in hand.

 

[hur rizvi]

Indian fans whose win here good for us ??

Doesn’t matter for you but SA winning definitely makes the tournament more open and exciting

 

[hur rizvi]

No swing at all

 

[jnaveen1980]

yup no swing not one of those 4 for 20 day for Boult. Batting beauty. It is upto SA to mess this one up.

 

[hur rizvi]

Does not matter for us

Sl, Pak, Bdesh will benefit hugely with a SA win

SA themselves too they will be firmly back in reckoning

 

[hur rizvi]

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

go home De Kock

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

bowled

 

[jnaveen1980]

WHat did you do De cock. Can't you be circumspect for atleast 2 overs.

 

[Hasan2K8]

De Kock is a bilateral series batsmen, especially at home.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

looks like they will lose this one too

 

[Mamoon]

Boult is easily the best new ball bowler in the world.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Indian fans whose win here good for us ??

How does it matter which minnow wins this? We should look to win every single match. India should not depend on other teams for qualification.

 

[Markhor]

Being honest, de Kock is brutal on true wickets but against quality swing and quality spin I haven't seen many good innings.

He came here to England in 2017 and couldn't handle the red Dukes.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

De kock lol

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

What a ball, ball of the tournament now for me. Kuldeep vs Boult

 

[Aman]

Whatever happened to de kock? He's fallen away the last few years.

 

[jnaveen1980]

A slight seam movement. He could have easily covered. He left a big gap and tried to tee off. That was just a poor poor shot selection first over against one of the best new ball bowler going around. Don't these guys have any team plan? It is all indivdual plan.

 

[hur rizvi]

SA already choking

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

South Africa choking already

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Hmm not the best of starts for saffer. Looks like another loss for saf and ....

 

[jnaveen1980]

Almost a run out now. You can't possibly "C" in the 2nd over itself.

 

[hur rizvi]

What a ball, ball of the tournament now for me. Kuldeep vs Boult

Kuldeep one was better

It was playable. De kock made mess of it

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Boult is easily the best new ball bowler in the world.

No doubt. But Qdk is just another choker despite all that talent. Now Amla will tuk tuk his way to an NZ victory.

 

[hur rizvi]

Almost a run out now. You can't possibly "C" in the 2nd over itself.

South Africa can choke anytime anywhere

 

[Markhor]

A slight seam movement. He could have easily covered. He left a big gap and tried to tee off. That was just a poor poor shot selection first over against one of the best new ball bowler going around. Don't these guys have any team plan? It is all indivdual plan.

Aye bit of movement off the seam. Stupid shot when on this pitch all you need to do is see off the new ball.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

SA are awful. That was playable.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Bhai is feeling pressure.

 

[jnaveen1980]

First 10 overs 45 wickets Boult no.1 new ball bowler


Bhuvi 5th 30 wickets

 

[Hasan2K8]

Amla bhai need to see one of you finest innings here. Come on, give us one last fine ton.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Henry is also bowling a nice channel. Even Chris Gayle sometimes takes his time before exploding. De Kock carried a lot of nervous energy.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Kuldeep one was better

It was playable. De kock made mess of it

That was a beautiful ball by Kuldeep

 

[Khanusman1]

If this match washed out best result for us

 

[talha 10]

Amla bhai looking set for a ton today

 

[Hasan123]

One of these 2 needs to bat long , they have the experience.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I wonder if they were looking for 395 from the get go lol Just you know England was 46/1 after first 10 overs. They scored 197 in the last 15 overs vs Afghanistan. Wait and attack lesser bowlers.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan should pray for a Saffer win. A South Africa that is knocked out has no pressure and they may just knock Pakistan out.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

All hopes on and Faf

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is not "boult friendly" condition by any means. No swing from the hand. Just a bit of movement. It is the inswinger that is very hard to negotiate

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA has the bowling unit to defend total like 270 to 300. Rabada, Tahir. So they should buckle down and set the tone.

 

[Hasan123]

Amla is looking good. Faf looking to play himself in. He has the ability to make up though.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Boult and Henry are very good when there's something for the bowlers.

 

[Hasan123]

Watching Boult bowl is a treat .

 

[Ali_Pakistan]

Boult is easily the best new ball bowler in the world.

No doubt. He is very much underrated but I think he is the best bowler around.

 

[Hasan123]

CDG and Neesham are bowlers South Africa can target. They just need to see off the new ball.

 

[Mamoon]

No doubt. He is very much underrated but I think he is the best bowler around.

He is not good at the death. The likes of Starc, Bumrah and even Amir are much better when it comes to death overs. However, he is a master of the new ball and has complete control of his line, length as well as swing. Similar to how Anderson is in Tests.

 

[jnaveen1980]

THey are seeing off new ball threat. But will they attack bowlers after 10 overs atleast put away bad balls? That is where we will know whether SA has actually a plan to set the target

 

[Mamoon]

No doubt. But Qdk is just another choker despite all that talent. Now Amla will tuk tuk his way to an NZ victory.

Yes, it does appear that he lacks mental toughness. A terrific talent though.

 

[Khan12]

Yes, it does appear that he lacks mental toughness. A terrific talent though.

Do you think he's regressed a bit hasn't done much over last year or 2. Plus was a failure last work cup too i think.

 

[Hasan123]

THey are seeing off new ball threat. But will they attack bowlers after 10 overs atleast put away bad balls? That is where we will know whether SA has actually a plan to set the target

They can target CDG and Neesham. Just need to see off the new ball.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Excellent fielding by Ferguson, Kiwis have been the best fielding side

 

[Hasan123]

New Zealand have been excellent so far. Really don't see them losing to Pakistan and West Indies.

 

[Markhor]

Excellent fielding by Ferguson, Kiwis have been the best fielding side

Love seeing NZ's commitment in the field.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They can target CDG and Neesham. Just need to see off the new ball.

If i predict correctly, i am sure Amla will continue the same conservative approach against them after 10. When you know you don't have the game to move in higher gears you have to go at a reasonably acceptable rate.

 

[Hasan123]

Amla looked pathetic in the last match. Now he looks decent.

 

[cririri]

Amla looked pathetic in the last match. Now he looks decent.

He will end up scoring a century against us

 

[Mamoon]

Do you think he's regressed a bit hasn't done much over last year or 2. Plus was a failure last work cup too i think.

He has been in decent form lately, but I do think he is struggling because there is too much pressure on him at the moment. South Africa need to induct fresh blood in the top-order.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Has any team scored 300 plus against NZ? I know big teams are yet ot play