13th Match - India v South Africa

[viriya]

Amla yet to prove that he delivers when it matters in ODI cricket.

 

[Riggins]

Yeah but the original assumption was that it will be hard for india to defend their 300+ because the MCG is so big.

Don't think it was?

 

[SkyBlue]

Best player in the world has to come in early..hmm..

 

[Swingpanzee]

Ok just ignore me.

this might be a repeat of lords 14. unthinkable but still...

 

[Contra]

Good to see Amla fail again.

 

[anil1405]

India were 36/1 after 10, so I'd say honours even.

I knew this was coming. India looked positive in that 36/1 off 10 and surprisingly held themselves back to attack later. Can't say the same about Proteas.

 

[cnerd123]

I'm now kinda worried India are gonna win a close tight match here, and then be emotionally and mentally drained and get KOed in the Quarters.

 

[Jimbo the giant]

Don't think it was?

Thats what I was talking about, we are discussing a record run chase after all.

 

[viriya]

Don't think AB can do this on his own.. Amla setting the platform is pretty crucial for SA.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

Game over

 

[cnerd123]

this might be a repeat of lords 14. unthinkable but still...

Waiting to see ABDV reverse-hook Shami into the hands of Deep Point.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Huge wicket. Amla doesn't like World Cups does he?

 

[OverratedSanity]

Game over

We're definitely favourites but too soon for that.

 

[Pothas]

Amla yet to prove that he delivers when it matters in ODI cricket.

Good to see Amla fail again.

What the **** is this?

We are two games in.

 

[Contra]

I'm now kinda worried India are gonna win a close tight match here, and then be emotionally and mentally drained and get KOed in the Quarters.

Still 4 games to go, I think if India win this then it gives India to top the group and give guys like Jadeja and even Dhoni himself to bat more overs, maybe chase in some of the games etc. This is gonna be a big boost for us.

 

[Riggins]

Thats what I was talking about, we are discussing a record run chase after all.

The conversation was actually in response to Virat Kohli's quote about it being difficult to accelerate at the end here because the MCG is a large ground, so they tried to be consistent throughout the innings. If your response to that, as you posted, was to reiterate that it is easier to hit fours and sixes on a smaller ground compared to a larger ground then yes you were correct.

 

[ankitj]

I heard the commentary to that live without seeing the visuals. The family forum rule prevents me from explaining what sort of picture Mark Nicholas's effort put into my head.

Spewing aws.

Just tell us the statement. We will do the imagination

 

[SkyBlue]

Captaincy doesnt suit AB imo.SA are really missing a Cronje like figure in their team.

 

[Contra]

What the **** is this?

We are two games in.

I don't feel he's as good a player as his record suggests personally. There's also the fact that I have him down as the biggest dud of the tourney in my predictions so its nice to see him fail.

 

[Prince EWS]

Just tell us the statement. We will do the imagination

"Now.. now! Now! Now, now, nowww... yesssss!!!"