*Official* Match 29 - India v South Africa

[Blaze 18]

Kallis in. India should let him bat for as long as possible.

 

[Mikey29]

They can't do much worse.

Look, you are absolutely right that the pressure will be on India's batting. It has been the case for a long time now, both in Tests and ODIs. It isn't going to change any time soon.

I'm still confident that India's middle order will deliver the goods in the upcoming matches. We just have to wait and see.

I think the only thing they really need to address is the way they play the powerplay overs. One commentator said "It isn't when you take the powerplays, but how you play during it". I agree that it won't be a hard transition. But if they are going to get close in this tournament, their batting will have to seriously excell every match.

 

[IndiaLose]

Kallis in. India should let him bat for as long as possible.

They will certainly oblige.

 

[Blaze 18]

I think the only thing they really need to address is the way they play the powerplay overs. One commentator said "It isn't when you take the powerplays, but how you play during it". I agree that it won't be a hard transition. But if they are going to get close in this tournament, their batting will have to seriously excell every match.

Agree.

Welcome to the forums by the way. I'm sure you'll love this place.

 

[IndiaLose]

Amla kesh tel is in full mood to score a ton.

 

[Spark]

Very very slow now.

 

[Mikey29]

Agree.

Welcome to the forums by the way. I'm sure you'll love this place.

Thanks very much!

Ooh, ball keeping fairly low. South Africa seem to be looking to bide their time at the start. They may need to step on the gas towards the end. Do they have recognised 'big hitters'?

 

[M0rphin3]

Ball keeping low. itstl.

 

[honestbharani]

They can't do much worse.

Look, you are absolutely right that the pressure will be on India's batting. It has been the case for a long time now, both in Tests and ODIs. It isn't going to change any time soon.

I'm still confident that India's middle order will deliver the goods in the upcoming matches. We just have to wait and see.

This.

 

[Blaze 18]

Thanks very much!

Ooh, ball keeping fairly low. South Africa seem to be looking to bide their time at the start. They may need to step on the gas towards the end. Do they have recognised 'big hitters'?

Not really, no. They're probably banking on their wicket-keeper and Botha to do the hitting at the end. Not sure it's a good strategy to be honest.

 

[R_D]

Incredible collaps by India... I was pissed off but it was equally hilarious as well.

Nehra stop ****ing bowling on the pads....

 

[honestbharani]

Du Plessis has a reputation and Duminy and AB can tonk them.. So can Van Wyk..

 

[jot1]

Realy enjoying reading this threat except for this word. As a Saffie it's feels demeaning and derogatory.

 

[Mikey29]

The 30 or so runs that India seemed to be short by, seems to be negated by the fact that the ball is keeping very low now. Maybe this score is only 10-15 below par now? Nonetheless, competitive.

Something tells me Harbhajan Singh will be key. If he bowls well and is economical, one would find it hard to see SA chase 297

 

[Mikey29]

Du Plessis has a reputation and Duminy and AB can tonk them.. So can Van Wyk..

Oh yeah ofcourse, AB can absolutely hammer them. He will be absolutely key!

 

[shankar]

The annoying thing is Dhoni will now set the field back for Harbhajan...

 

[Burgey]

Fmd. Nehra and Patel? Really? Produce a new quick ffs. This is dullsville. Where's Sharma? At least he's youngish.

 

[Burgey]

But not Atul Sharma, obviously

 

[BoyBrumby]

Realy enjoying reading this threat except for this word. As a Saffie it's feels demeaning and derogatory.

No offence intended.

It's meant in the same joshing way that I call Australians "crims", Scots "sweaties" or Welsh "leekists".

Will desist if it bothers you.

 

[IndiaLose]

I am sorry, but India needs to get Amla and Kallis out asap. Because they still have DB to take care of.