*Official* Match 7 - South Africa v West Indies

[Prince EWS]

It is something of a wonder that this is Tahir's first ODI.

Nah, DWTA.

He's only been available for one series before this, and it was in South Africa. Adding to that, this is what they've had to do to squeeze him in:

• Play five frontline bowlers even though there are three batsmen in the team who are more than capable bowlers.
• Play three specialist spinners.
• Open the bowling with Johan Botha.
• Leave out a bowler with 36 ODI wickets at an average of 19 and an economy rate of 4.5.

So in other words, he doesn't suit the team balance, he doesn't suit his nation's home conditions and he's only been available for five seconds.

The wonder is that he's actually managed to get a game at all. He's a good bowler but he's not worth moving heaven and earth to play IMO.

 

[vcs]

Loving Darren Bravo. His shots look real good.

Nice start from Lara.

This is a privilege to watch.

There was that one cover drive on the up off Steyn, I could have sworn it was Lara himself under the helmet.

How is Tahir bowling? Bit expensive but has a couple of wickets to his name.

 

[Spark]

Nah, DWTA.

He's only been available for one series before this, and it was in South Africa. Adding to that, this is what they've had to do to squeeze him in:

• Play five frontline bowlers even though there are three batsmen in the team who are more than capable bowlers.
• Play three specialist spinners.
• Open the bowling with Johan Botha.
• Leave out a bowler with 36 ODI wickets at an average of 19 and an economy rate of 4.5.

So in other words, he doesn't suit the team balance, he doesn't suit his nation's home conditions and he's only been available for five seconds.

The wonder is that he's actually managed to get a game at all. He's a good bowler but he's not worth moving heaven and earth to play IMO.

Was more referring to the fact that SA have been "hiding" him, the whole immigration thingo, and the fact that it's almost been a week into the WC before SA actually play a game.

 

[kingkallis]

Senior Bravo is dealing in SIXes and Slogs and its just the 36th over.

 

[Furball]

Schoolboy running.

Hopefully Shiv is pissed off at himself and takes it out on the bowlers. There's nothing better than Chanderpaul randomly going bonkers.

Why not send Pollard in?

 

[0RI0N]

Dam just thinking SA are so lucky that we got Gayle early and Both Bravos before they could do even more damage.270 might be tricky looking at this wicket
@Pews dont watch Chuck.Think S3 ended last week here on SABC.The ep where a wedding occurs

 

[kingkallis]

Huge wicket that

 

[Burgey]

Surely it was Pollard time?

 

[Adamc]

Hopefully Shiv is pissed off at himself and takes it out on the bowlers. There's nothing better than Chanderpaul randomly going bonkers.

Yeah, he better. Such a weird character. Scores a Test century off 68 or whatever against Australia yet scores ****-all off 40 odd in an ODI. That six is a good sign though.

 

[Spark]

Haha, Chanderpaul. Not the best runner, is he?

 

[0RI0N]

Compared to Hambantota this ground is tiny. 6s flying left n right.
Edit 2nd warning for IT

 

[_Ed_]

I certainly think Pollard should have come in at the fall of Dwayne Bravo's wicket. Having said that, though, I'm not really familiar with Devon Thomas. This is the first time I've ever seen him play.

That was a good shot.

 

[Jono]

Damn Chanders was just looking good.

 

[Spark]

Pollard batting #8 is a bit thick, IMO.

Not the best knock from Chanders. Scored at 60 and lost an extra wicket.

 

[0RI0N]

WI batsmen giving their wickets away. Still hoping these two make it out of this group in positions 1 and 2. 260 will be tricky to chase

 

[Furball]

Pollard batting #8 is a bit thick, IMO.

Dunno, Pollard just doesn't convince me for some reason, whether it's the WI using him stupidly I don't know, but his record in international cricket is appaling.

 

[Spark]

Dunno, Pollard just doesn't convince me for some reason, whether it's the WI using him stupidly I don't know, but his record in international cricket is appaling.

Can't use that as an excuse to hide him though. He's a power hitter, play him properly or don't play him at all.

Anil: "WI have played 142 dot balls in 41 overs ie 246 almost half the balls they have faced are dot balls, i m afraid too many dot balls"

 

[Furball]

Can't use that as an excuse to hide him though. He's a power hitter, play him properly or don't play him at all.

Definitely AWTA, a guy who does so much damage on such a regular basis in domestic T20 must surely fire sooner or later.

Guy averages 37 in FC cricket, I certainly wouldn't be hiding him at 8.

 

[Adamc]

Looks out. FFS.

 

[_Ed_]

In trouble here.