Semi Final 1 - England v South Africa

[Howe_zat]

I had literally just turned it off five minutes ago

 

[King Pietersen]

A Michelle of catches for Buttler. Fine effort, looked very good behind the stumps today. Hopefully he won't be needed with the bat!

 

[Furball]

Also, 6 catches for Buttler has to be close to a record?

 

[King Pietersen]

Also, 6 catches for Buttler has to be close to a record?

Joint with Gilchrist (several times), Prior, Stewart and Boucher with 6 catches in an ODi innings: Records | One-Day Internationals | Wicketkeeping records | Most catches in an innings | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Furball]

Someone please tell me if there's an interval.

 

[Burgey]

Never doubted you Broad mate.

Do the players go for lunch now? Because I need to heat my calf for half an hour so want to knkw whether to keep the cricket on or fire on a DVD.

 

[Adders]

Someone please tell me if there's an interval.

Yes there is.

South African fired out well under par and England should have no trouble chasing that down on what is a good wicket. Monty will be back for the start of the chase at 2.15...

Cricinfo says play resumes at 2.15 (local)

 

[Pup Clarke]

Does De Villiers ever get runs against England in ODI's? He always seems to be dismissed cheaply against them.

 

[Pothas]

Well, thought I would get back in time for the last few overs of the first innings, did not expect that.

 

[Pothas]

Beefy talks about another sport time again I see.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

Well dne England. the toss was important but it is not an excuse to be 80 for 8.

I dont feel we deserved to play a semi anyway. Probably our worst odi team ever.

 

[Prince EWS]

Does De Villiers ever get runs against England in ODI's? He always seems to be dismissed cheaply against them.

Two scores above 50 in 21 games. Averages 28.

 

[Furball]

Does De Villiers ever get runs against England in ODI's? He always seems to be dismissed cheaply against them.

IIRC most of this South African team have a **** record against England.

 

[Howe_zat]

Sky's Ashes promo showing only 2005, 2009 and 2010/11

 

[grecian]

Beefy talks about another sport time again I see.

What sport, I've turned him off, I presume it's yawnion, he's clearly more a fan of that then cricket.

I hope Trott scores a 150 ball 50 and ends up with some red ink to help the average

 

[Furball]

Sky's Ashes promo showing only 2005, 2009 and 2010/11

I don't recall any other series in the last 10 years?

 

[Daemon]

Good opportunity for Trott to improve his average without angering people. Can't believe 42% of people still think SA will win.

 

[Prince EWS]

Good opportunity for Trott to improve his average without angering people. Can't believe 42% of people still think SA will win.

I think the votes from earlier are still counting though. So if I voted for RSA before the game and then didn't vote again, it'd be counting that as a South Africa vote.

 

[Prince EWS]

Bet on England to win and Trott to top score (separate bets) so I don't know how to feel about that wicket. England should surely win anyway, buuttt...

 

[King Pietersen]

Cook gone. Send Buttler in, he's having a good day so far, let him plunder 70* and boost his confidence further for the final.