Group A (South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh)
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Topic: Group A (South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh)
Posted By: -JP-
Subject: Group A (South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh)
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 12:55pm
| Group A Discussion in here. |
Replies:
Posted By: DDRickyDD
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 7:02pm
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I think South Africa will win the group winning both matches. with the West Indies v Bangladesh match deciding who progress. I think a close match but West Indies just win. ------------- OOH Campione, The one and only, We're Australia |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 9:22pm
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Funny enough, although West Indies hasn't been playing good cricket for the last few years, they have gotten SA under pressure in tournaments! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 16 August 2007 at 7:03am
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SA play Bangladesh at Newlands and if the weather doesn't improve the Bangladeshis won't enjoy the pitch !
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Rifat
Date Posted: 16 August 2007 at 6:13pm
| Hoping for an upset. WI will be a much easier target for Bangladesh than SA. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 8:04am
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Stay positive Rifat - the South Africans are very average against quality spin and your side should boast at least three !
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 10:12am
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Im sure they'll attack it with force. De villiers etc will pose a great threat. ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 5:25pm
| Not ideal preparation for SA leading up to this with all the unrest in their camp over Kallis. |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 6:51pm
You don't want to get started with me do you mate?   ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: PaulNixon1
Date Posted: 17 August 2007 at 7:12pm
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Bangladesh beat south afirica in the world cup ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 1:52am
 Don't be too sure about the windies beating Bangladesh. Remember for the worldcup...Bang beat Ind so if they could beat a team like India they can definately beat the windies!But I do agree with your prediction that South Africa will win this group. That's logical thinking! ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 1:54am
That has to be a while ago Spin because in the most recent tournament (worldcup) the windies played really bad! I guess you are referring to the ICC champion trophey and the worldcup in south africa. ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 1:55am
Definately! ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 1:56am
Oh Spin I'll definatey be on Rifat's side if this turns into a debate! ------------- |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 4:19pm
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Nawwwwwwwww Daisy, although the Windies are not up to scratch, they're not that weak against spinners like SA. Gayle will welcome them anytime! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 6:24pm
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Ok there are some players on the windies team that could play good against spinners like Chanderpaul and Sarwan. I don't know how good Gayle is against them though. Then again Gayle's a hitter so either he hits the ball or the ball hits his wicket or his pads. Mind you he does not have a lot of footwork so that's one of his problems. However, once he makes contact the ball is going to go because he has power! ------------- |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 18 August 2007 at 11:10pm
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India ain't in this group so upset is miles away. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 19 August 2007 at 2:04am
 Ok BFM...I don't know how that post you made fit into the discussion but ok....------------- |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 04 September 2007 at 1:53pm
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Bosman ruled out for the Proteas - a way back in for Kallis? Unlikely, but you never know... ------------- |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 04 September 2007 at 2:05pm
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Quotas could kill that idea stone dead JP
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 04 September 2007 at 2:28pm
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I hadn't taken that into consideration. I guess that rules out Morne Van Wyk too then. (?) ------------- |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 04 September 2007 at 2:54pm
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I'll watch the local cricket show tonight and see which way the wind's blowing.
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 11:18am
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Any news, Sledge?
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Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 1:29pm
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The Wind probably blows to the West JP so that means the Western Province man might get a go. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 2:59pm
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Less than a week to go. I'll soon be watching SA take on WI live at the Wanderers. This is gonna be fun.... Let's hope it's a high-scoring game. ------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: -JP-
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 3:55pm
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Andre Nel named as the replacement for Bosman. Cricket South Africa have stated they have chosen to pick another bowler after they looked 'under-done' against Zimbabwe. ------------- |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 4:39pm
| now there's an eccentric decision for you |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 8:35pm
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In a 20/20 match their is need for more bowlers than batsman, it's only 20 overs for batting. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: mhj007
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 8:22am
| toughest group i suppose...there's south africa who is not as stable as they generally are lately...and bangladesh and westindies who both are very inconsistent..,you cant predict about them..this group should be interesting. |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 7:12pm
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All I know is that West Indies murdering Bangladesh backside! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 08 September 2007 at 10:23pm
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West Indies beating Bang with ease, Bang ain't no match in a 20/20 match. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:15am
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Don't be so sure BFM....remember in the World cup, India got a good beating from Bang so if Bang could be beat a good team like India (you of all people probably think highly of India because your favourite player is on that team) then Bangladesh could DEFINATELY beat that current windies team! Plus it's 2020 cricket so anything could happen. ------------- |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:18am
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I'll bet my last penny that Bangladesh is losing to the Windies. ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 2:44am
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I'll bet my life on Bang losing to West Indies. India was only playing professional rubbish at it's best during that period. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: mhj007
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 8:00am
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the atmosphere was like this before ind-ban match too..many ppl did bet their last penny on ind to win...but sorry...cricket is a funny game and 20-20 is more funny i suppose....yes..windies are favourite..but you cant say it obviously they will win...in odi or 20-20 ban can beat any team..and if their opponent is west indies..i will feel more comfortable to bet on ban.
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Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 5:24pm
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You got to be kidding right. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 6:28am
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Solid stuff from the Windies - tomorrow's match at Wanderers could well
be close. After SA's impressive win against the Aussies , they'll
be feeling pretty confident , but they mustn't take the Windies lightly. Ticket sales have been good and there's a buzz around the country - this could well be a lot of fun! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: mhj007
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 9:45am
| no,not really. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 9:59am
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Maybe not - if you're Bangladeshi !
------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 4:49pm
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I just couldn't believe what I just saw. Daren Powell had figues of 4 overs, 3 wickets fo 4 runs. Unbelieveable stuff for 2020 cricket!!!! Seems like that spell in England did some wonders for him. Well, only time will tell! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 2:29pm
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3.30 local time and I'm just glad the opening game isn't in Cape Town
! Rain a certainty within the hour , it's very dark here !
But the grand news is that it's glorious in Joburg , hot , sunny and dry and the match is not in danger. They still haven't got the ocean and all the whales that we have though ! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 4:47pm
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SA win the toss, and will have a bowl
------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: Shane Warnabee
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 6:01pm
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wow gayle is really smashing the SAs lets see if he can smash his way into the record books with a ton, (hes currently on 93) ------------- What goes around comes around! |
Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 6:16pm
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Chris Gayle 117 from 57 balls at a strike rate of 205!! WI setting the bar here... ------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:27pm
I guess your life does not mean very much to you. ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:28pm
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Horrible fielding from the windies.......they gave away too much extras. Great batting from Gayle and Gibbs though. ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:29pm
I have to say that's amazing! too bad he did not come out on the winning side. He could thank Marlon Samuels for dropping a catch...or Chanders for dropping another catch or Rampaul for giving away so much runs! Either one of them will deserve the thanks! ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:31pm
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What was the opening ceremony like? I did not see it. Hopefully it was much better than the opening ceremony of the cricket world cup. ------------- |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:42pm
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that must have been very painful viewing for you Windies fans - as soon as the South Africans started coming at them they just disintegrated and put up one of the worst bowling displays I have seen. A real shame that Gayle should finish up getting hammered after putting on such a spectacular display. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 8:53pm
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Yeah....it would have been nice to see Gayle bat. Too bad I missed it. Actually the bowling was not the only bad thing Clobber, they windies' fielding left A LOT of be desired. They missed a run out chance. I saw Chanderpaul drop a catch. I saw Marlon Samuels drop a catch as well which I believe he should have caught .(He's such a waste of time...but his inclusion in the team reflects the brain dead selectors that the windies have). The bowlers gave away WAY TOO MUCH extras! If you look at those extras figures you would definately agree that any team giving away that much runs does NOT deserve to win! ------------- |
Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 9:17pm
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SA making that look like a fairly easy run chase, but with 23 wides (and 23 extra balls bowled) Windies gave them a fair bit of help. Not to mention 3 dropped catches. From the sounds of things Smith will be out for the rest of the tournament with a broken hand, not great for SA. ------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 10:06pm
| Missed the whole match but 117 off 50 something balls is unbelievable!! Will catch the highlights. |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 11:09pm
That's horrible news! I didn't see the whole match so how did he get this injury? ------------- |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 11:14pm
Me too! Maybe I should become nocturnal! ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 11 September 2007 at 11:18pm
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Well there's no time for me to become nocturnal because it's hard to catch up on sleep during the day with school and everything else! Anyway here in Trinidad I believe that we get the matches at a decent hour. Hopefully there's highlights of the match tonight...... ------------- |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 4:14am
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i told you Gayle would be a spectacle to watch! Daisy you must keep the faith! I know hes not Lara... ------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: The Tyke
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 5:45am
1st ball of the innings he caught one on the back of his right hand, just above the protection, from Powell. Despite this he battled on to make 28 and it seemed to fire up the South Africans. ------------- Minn hugur er minn sverš (My mind is my sword) |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 6:08am
No Homer , a CAT scan and X-Ray show nothing worse than severe bruising , he'll be okay for Saturday's match. Bad news for Gibbs though , no better than 50:50 for the weekend - he's pulled a hamstring. Quite an explosive start to the tournament , hey fellas! Perfect surface (if you're a batsman) , quick outfield , brilliant lights and the boundaries at their most extreme. Spectacular hitting by Gayle , 10 6's showed his contempt for the SA attack. The lack of slow bowlers is going to haunt SA methinks (Smith just isn't good enough) , but they'll always be competitive with the amount of batting they carry into each match. The Windies were woeful in the field - absolutely dire and didn't deserve to win. Lacklustre fielding , shocking bowling and Gayle apart , they couldn't catch a cold! Superb crowd in too , we'll just have to see how many turn up at non-SA fixtures , but I'm hopeful that the big clashes will be well attended. Well played Gibbs , although you carried a little luck and again , bad luck Gayle for having such numptyheads as teammates! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: The Tyke
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 6:20am
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I think the 2 biggest problems the South African's face are the lack of slower bowlers, which Sledger pointed out, and the lack of Specialist batsmen in the team.
I counted 3 specialist batsmen in their team last night and quite a few all rounders.
I hope they have a couple more named in the squad or it could be lights out for them if any of the 3, Smith, Gibbs and De Villiers, pick up a serious injury.
The selectors would seriously regret putting Nel into the team if it happens. ------------- Minn hugur er minn sverš (My mind is my sword) |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 7:04am
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Kemp , Pollock and Boucher are all boundary hitters Tykey - even
Philander can clear the rope with some nice clean hitting. I
don't see SA being bowled out in 20 overs by any side , but I don't see
them dismissing the top sides in that time either. SA's fielding was no better than average last night , they'll work hard on that before Saturday. I'm not writing SA off , but the spinning option or lack thereof , is a real handicap. It's an old failing in selection - they just don't trust their tweakers and opt for an all seam attack. Negative that , watch Australia , Sri Lanka , India use at least two slow bowlers per match. ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: The Tyke
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 7:09am
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I'm not doubting the ability of their all rounders and keeper Sledge.
What I mean is that if the 3 specialists fail then all the hopes fall on their shoulders to make the score as well as the pressure of bowling.
I'd have been tempted to have the extra batsman as a Plan B. But then again this is the South African selectors we're talking about. They believe in Plan A only, as is evident by their choice to lack a spinner or 2. ------------- Minn hugur er minn sverš (My mind is my sword) |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 7:34am
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That's been the South African approach since readmission in
1991. You're dead right , SA have a single battle plan when in
the field - there are no emergency contingencies. ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: green plane
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 7:46am
| very good opening match. gayle and gibbs played very well. crowd was superb. I have only problem with camera work. I think camera man had a problem to see the ball. |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 8:08am
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I noticed that too and that's quite unusual for this part of the world - they're normally top class. The other irritating aspect of the television coverage was the lack of updates on the batsmen's scores. I kept wondering just how many Gibbs had after he'd passed 50. Anyone else have the samegripe ? ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:09am
| On the plus side, first indications are that they have engaged a far higher quality of commentator than the C-listers that showed up at the World Cup |
Posted By: Sledger
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:11am
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They've got Bumble Clobs - he's a rare treat !! Offsetting that though - Supersport have got Tony Greig in the studio ! ------------- Mental disintegration works for me !! |
Posted By: samhache
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:20am
------------- Warriors!! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:20am
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I didn't have to worry about commentary or camera angles while watching the game live. What a match though! The atmosphere in the stadium was mind-blowing. Pity about the bowling though. Both SA and Windies gave away extras like they didn't care. And the fielding by the Windies was a real tragedy. The tournament looks set to be a real scorcher though. I'll be back at the Wanderers on Monday again. Don't know who'll be playing yet though. ------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 10:14am
They had Ian Chappell, Harshe Bogle and David Lloyd who are all pretty good in my opinion |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 6:41pm
. Ok Samhache....maybe I was too harsh in the past about Gayle. But I still strongly believe that he is a hitter.....and not so much a classy batsman. He does NOT have much foot movement at all. He just hits the ball hard and it goes because he is so strong. However, it was an AMAZING innings I will admit. Sadly I did not see it because I was in school. Let's hope he repeats his performance next match for the windies sake! ------------- |
Posted By: daisy77
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 6:43pm
Ohhhh...thanks for telling me. That was brave of him to go on to bat after being hit by Powell. ------------- |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 8:52pm
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Chris gayle, what an absolute superb innings. First lad on planet earth to score a ton in a 20/20 match.
Ah mean, Gayle he hit some smally six, some bigger six as well, and some monster sixes as well. He crack one 101M, oh man that really fantastic.
SA may have won but who cares Gayle did something special and is main fact is I saw it LIVE!! ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: spin wizard
Date Posted: 12 September 2007 at 9:30pm
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Yes fellas, Gayle played the best knock I have ever seen in a 2020 game! Such clean hitting and he hit some real monster blows on the SA bowlers. That was such a lovely innings and it's a shame he had to end up on the losing side. I hope that's something for some of the no-brainers out there who say some people don't win enough match for their side. Gayle knock was out of the top drawer but because of poor fielding and bowling, the Windies lost so I hope that makes some of them keep their mouth quiet!
Smith is a real gritty player and that was real guts to stay out there and play on. Gibbs played some fantastic strokes too but the Windies bowling of gifting wides like crazy and dropping the 2 man who made all the runs was the main difference between the sides. I liked the hostility Powell bowled with and Edwards bowling was terrific other than the wides he bowled.
I have to slam Sarwan's captaincy for that match too! Why did he bowl Dwayne Smith after a horrendous first over??? Why wasn't Gayle used??? (I don't know if Gayle wasn't fit to bowl) Why did he take Edwards out of the attack when he was on fire to Gibbs who was the danger man at that time??? It was simple, Edwards should have been used to peg back the runs and make them try a shot too many against the other bowlers!!
Overall, Windies was poor other than Gayle and Edwards, none of the sides bowled enough short ball in my view - they were causing problems fellas - and SA batting attack looks well set!! ------------- In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 8:38am
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Some may say that SA only have 3 specialist batsmen in the side, but if you look at the domestic Pro20 competition, you will find that the squad is full of names that have dominated that scene. Absolutely murderous sloggers like Van der Wath and Albie Morkel, not to mention the capable all-rounders like Vernon Philander, and Morne Morkel who can slog a few too. I think the only doubt in terms of batting may be Makhaya. Also, SA's bowling may seem one-dimensional without a world-class spinner, but I doubt it's gonna hurt them much with the batting prowess that they have. ------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 9:35am
| successful teams in T20 cricket have a mixture of bowling at their disposal - that doesn't necessarily mean spinners, but it does mean a range of options from outright strike bowlers down to dibbly dobbers who wobble it around at 70mph. We saw last night Australia's quick men suffering as the batsmen were glad of the pace on the ball, and a good batting side should be able to do the same against South Africa with it's group of similar bowlers, which doesn't require the batsmen to change or rethink strategies as they would do when a spinner or whatever is brought into the action. |
Posted By: Clobber
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 11:27am
| So the West Indies have compiled 164 against Bangledesh - Chris Gayle going from the sublime to the ridiculous by bagging a 3 ball duck here, and the Windies will be grateful for Dwayne Smith's mad assault at the end blitzing 29 from 7 deliveries. Hugely impressive figures from Syed Rasal - 4-1-10-1, again supporting the theory that dribbly seamers are more effective than pace bowlers at this game. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 12:06pm
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Brilliant stuff from Mohammed Ashraful. 28 off 8 so far! That's blindingly quick!
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Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 12:27pm
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Windies are gonna lose this and be out!
------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 12:30pm
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56 off 21! And Bangladesh are left needing 47 off 49 balls. Wonderful stuff from Ashraful.
------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: bondy
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 12:33pm
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20 ball 50!!! Amazing from Ashraful! Just when you though West Indies cricket couldn't get any worse... ------------- Good one Graham! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:02pm
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Well done to Bangladesh! You totally outplayed the Windies today. West Indies makes the first exit of the tournament. Time to select a new captain. ------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:06pm
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I don't think they have many other options do they? I also wouldn't like 20-20 form to decide any players future, it's a game designed purely for entertainment. ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: Rifat
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:11pm
*Cough. I love those comments. The winning margin says it all. |
Posted By: mhj007
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:20pm
you are dead i suppose.
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Posted By: venom2011
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:39pm
The same could have been said about the 50 over game a few years back. Most players are still learning to adapt technically as well as mentally. And there's been talk of having teams play more 20/20 matches and less 50 over matches |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 1:50pm
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A few years back?
There will be talk of more while ever it turns over the $$$, after all Macdonalds is all over the world now, people want fast, they hate waiting.
How many players, if given the choice of only being able to play one version of the game, would chose 20-20 over test cricket? ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 2:36pm
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Yeah, i am glad to be alive mates.
This team called bangladesh is really driving me crazy, they messup the worldcup by defeating india, now it's west indies.
the thing is i got up after 3 am to watch this match, it then got delayed and oh dear windies are a gonna.
Bang has 2 little dangerous youngsters with the bat.
Congrats bang anyway.
Well West indies will have to watch the rest of the tournament from the caribbean.
now i will turn my focus on the Indian team.
------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: stefan
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:42pm
| West Indies suck really South-Africa beat them with no problem... I mean even Bangladesh wipped their asses... But Bangladesh don't be 2 full of yourself I mean you still have 2 play South-Africa |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:47pm
I'd me more afraid of SA being too full of themselves... Bangladesh seems to enjoy T20 cricket. ------------- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:48pm
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But the main thing, bang are through to the next round. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: Max Power
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:48pm
But that match doesn't really matter? Windies are knocked out, Bangladesh will go through to the next round. ------------- There's 2 ways of doing things - the right way, and the MAX POWER way! BT&OBCC |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:49pm
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So homer any predicted for the next match or you will leave that to me. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: 143no
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:52pm
Yeah we all remember how well SA went last time they held a cricket world cup there. ------------- Monkey see, Monkey do. |
Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 3:58pm
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Rain and D/L method are the dangerman for SA. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 4:27pm
Please dont. ;-)
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Posted By: scuudz
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 4:32pm
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BAN are on such a roller coaster arent they?
They must be on such a high now. They are having one heck of a year. T20s should give these team a better chance to pose a threat against the 'big guns' since they just have to play out of their skins for 40 overs as opposed to 100 overs.
As each match goes by though, it doesnt seem like BAN are playing out of their skins. These guys really believe they can go the distance and back themselves to knock some big teams out. This is great for cricket!!!
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Posted By: BackFoot Master
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 4:44pm
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well they are playing some brillant cricket at the moment but we all know bang problem, can they keep it up and for how long. ------------- August 16th 2009, my team Youth Combine was crowned CHAMPION once more |
Posted By: mhj007
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 5:08pm
| i hope that bang keeps up the good work..it will be good fro cricket on the whole..but they are a little bit like pakistan..very inconsistent. |
Posted By: venom2011
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 5:16pm
Probably everyone of the Minnow teams (Bangladesh, Zim etc) and perhaps even the Windies. And those teams will take it seriously, so unless Australia want to be repeatedly humiliated by Zimbabwe, they have to take it seriously.  |
Posted By: Dan Can
Date Posted: 13 September 2007 at 5:53pm
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South Africa & West Indies are both very one-dimensional teams in terms of bowling
styles. On top of that, WI fielding is pretty bad.
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