Author Topic: Cricket World Cup 2023 (Read 50884 times)

Chakan · « **Reply #120 on:** October 7, 2023, 10:56:34 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick 128 on October 7, 2023, 10:54:36 am

They’re quite well tipped to make the semis from what I’ve read. Seemed like most (fools!) are tipping India, Australia and England with a bit of an even split between SA and Pakistan for the last spot. All overlooking those pesky Kiwis as per.

I think we've got enough batting and bowling options to make the semi's. Assuming we play some smart cricket. Then again it's the WC and we seem to fall apart a bit in this tournament, so you never know.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #121 on:** October 7, 2023, 11:43:05 am »

Good partnership between de Kock and van der Dussen..

Chakan · « **Reply #122 on:** October 7, 2023, 11:51:36 am »

What a strange over that was, SA almost run themselves out, then the wides of 4 wides i've ever seen, then a crisp 6.

Chakan · « **Reply #123 on:** October 7, 2023, 11:58:15 am »

Stadium in empty...

Chakan · « **Reply #124 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:03:33 pm »

100 for De Kock, very well played lad!!

Chakan · « **Reply #125 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:04:21 pm »

And then gives his wicket away with a loose shot.

Yikes.

CheshireDave · « **Reply #126 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:09:19 pm »

Comfortable for South Africa right now.

Should be getting 380 from this position.

Chakan · « **Reply #127 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:23:12 pm »

van der Dussen 100! Great knock.

Now don't pull a de kock.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #128 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:42:58 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 12:23:12 pm

van der Dussen 100! Great knock.

Now don't pull a de kock.

Chakan · « **Reply #129 on:** October 7, 2023, 12:59:28 pm »

Markram with a quick fire 50 off 34 balls.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #130 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:15:43 pm »

On for 400+ here. What's the world record?

Chakan · « **Reply #131 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:18:45 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on October 7, 2023, 01:15:43 pm

On for 400+ here. What's the world record?

417/6 by Australia

Chakan · « **Reply #132 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:23:04 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 12:59:28 pm

Markram with a quick fire 50 off 34 balls.

Fucking hell what a knock!!

102 off 49 balls.

Fastest in WC history

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #133 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:33:09 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 01:18:45 pm

417/6 by Australia

I'm guessing it's the World Cup Record, as the overall one is 498/4 by England

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #134 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:34:35 pm »

What's this innings timer? Will they get done for this?

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #135 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:39:33 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on October 7, 2023, 01:34:35 pm

What's this innings timer? Will they get done for this?

They were behind by three overs a couple of overs ago. I think their overs may get reduced.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #136 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:41:42 pm »

Not had a hint of a close game yet. 50 overs a side can be a bit of a slog if there’s not the pay off of a good finish.

Chakan · « **Reply #137 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:43:07 pm »

Quote from: PoetryInMotion on October 7, 2023, 01:33:09 pm

I'm guessing it's the World Cup Record, as the overall one is 498/4 by England

Yeah thought he was talking about world cup.

It's now 420/5

Chakan · « **Reply #138 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:47:27 pm »

428/5 Decent. Think we can defend that.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #139 on:** October 7, 2023, 01:48:08 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 01:47:27 pm

428/5 Decent. Think we can defend that.

Chakan · « **Reply #140 on:** October 7, 2023, 02:46:25 pm »

Really idiotic bowling from Ngidi.

Bowled the same ball 3 times and went for 6 every single time.

Chakan · « **Reply #141 on:** October 7, 2023, 02:49:58 pm »

Mendis is absolutely picking apart the bowling.

Chakan · « **Reply #142 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:05:45 pm »

The fuck do they keep bowling that delivery to Mendis?? It’s a fucking 6 every single time. Stop fucking doing it!!!

Chakan · « **Reply #143 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:19:19 pm »

Big wicket that!!

Chakan · « **Reply #144 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:32:51 pm »

4 down for Sri Lanka. Good recovery by the SA bowlers.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #145 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:34:56 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 03:19:19 pm

Big wicket that!!

The game's over mate..

Chakan · « **Reply #146 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:35:46 pm »

Quote from: PoetryInMotion on October 7, 2023, 03:34:56 pm

The game's over mate..

You're clearly not South African, the game is never over until the last ball is bowled or the last wicket is done or the rain comes.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #147 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:37:21 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 03:35:46 pm

You're clearly not South African, the game is never over until the last ball is bowled or the last wicket is done or the rain comes.

Oh, the rain thing!!

But still, I think enough overs have been bowled in this game, so DLS will do its job.

Chakan · « **Reply #148 on:** October 7, 2023, 03:38:27 pm »

Quote from: PoetryInMotion on October 7, 2023, 03:37:21 pm

Oh, the rain thing!!

But still, I think enough overs have been bowled in this game, so DRS will do its job.

I'd say we're about 95% over the line right now.

Chakan · « **Reply #149 on:** October 7, 2023, 04:27:09 pm »

2 sloppy dropped catches in the deep by us, good time to get those yips out of the way. Need to be a but more clinical.

Chakan · « **Reply #150 on:** October 7, 2023, 05:53:01 pm »

Great batting performance, really not the best bowling and fielding though. To let them get over 300+ doesn't bode well for us. Need to be far better in areas.

But a great start to the WC for us.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #151 on:** October 7, 2023, 11:56:09 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on October 7, 2023, 01:23:04 pm

Fucking hell what a knock!!

102 off 49 balls.

Fastest in WC history

I thought Markram was an extinct volcano...until today.

Chakan · « **Reply #152 on:** October 8, 2023, 01:16:59 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on October 7, 2023, 11:56:09 pm

I thought Markram was an extinct volcano...until today.

kloppismydad · « **Reply #153 on:** October 8, 2023, 05:46:08 am »

Incredible batting by SA yesterday! Was at the ground and really enjoyed the match, especially since I assumed SL would roll over but they put on a decent batting performance too.

India vs Australia in a few hours today. Have a nasty feeling we're gonna get battered despite trouncing Australia in the recent ODIs.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #154 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:17:03 am »

Ashwin certainly knows how to bowl in India. And how does Burma generate such pace after his short, shuttering run-up. A constant puzzle to me.

Why do I want Australia to win though? Can it be the presence of the preening, gurning show-off Kohli? Or is it the prospect that ghastly Emperor Modi will be in all the team photos if India win this thing?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #155 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:24:01 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on October 8, 2023, 10:17:03 am

Ashwin certainly knows how to bowl in India. And how does Burma generate such pace after his short, shuttering run-up. A constant puzzle to me.

Why do I want Australia to win though? Can it be the presence of the preening, gurning show-off Kohli? Or is it the prospect that ghastly Emperor Modi will be in all the team photos if India win this thing?

Trying to think what’s best for bottom of the group England. Is it better for India to best everyone as they’re very likely to get through anyway. Or do we want everyone beating everyone?

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #156 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:26:48 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick 128 on October 8, 2023, 10:24:01 am

Trying to think what’s best for bottom of the group England. Is it better for India to best everyone as they’re very likely to get through anyway. Or do we want everyone beating everyone?

Thinking strategically as always Nick.

Robinred · « **Reply #157 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:31:30 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on October 8, 2023, 10:17:03 am

Ashwin certainly knows how to bowl in India. And how does Burma generate such pace after his short, shuttering run-up. A constant puzzle to me.

Why do I want Australia to win though? Can it be the presence of the preening, gurning show-off Kohli? Or is it the prospect that ghastly Emperor Modi will be in all the team photos if India win this thing?

Point taken and understood. But wanting Smith and Warner to succeed still sticks in the craw, no?

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #158 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:34:37 am »

Quote from: Robinred on October 8, 2023, 10:31:30 am

Point taken and understood. But wanting Smith and Warner to succeed still sticks in the craw, no?

Quite so. It's a dilemma!

kloppismydad · « **Reply #159 on:** October 8, 2023, 10:59:36 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on October 8, 2023, 10:17:03 am

And how does Burma generate such pace after his short, shuttering run-up. A constant puzzle to me.

He is pretty amazing, isn't he? He is a class bowler who is probably our most crucial player. Although Siraj has improved considerably, none of our fast bowlers come anywhere near Bumrah's quality.