1st Semi Final - New Zealand v South Africa (24th March)

[kiwiviktor81]

Can Guptill get to 300?

#statehighway1
#balance
#twotoes

Guptill scored 200 in his last innings, 100 in the one before that and 50 in the one before that. Clearly, therefore, he's going to score 400 against SA.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Plz be a good match

 

[JediNudist]

Can Guptill get to 300?

#statehighway1
#balance
#twotoes

No.

 

[Flem274*]

Pls be a one sided hiding in our favour

 

[JediNudist]

My opinion NZ needs to bat first. SA did not enjoy chasing at Eden Park against Pakistan . NZ need to exploit that,

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Yeah, I am. Can't wait.

I'll see you there, _Eddie_ baby.

 

[JediNudist]

I'll see you there, _Eddie_ baby.

Ed you seen this ball from Heath Davis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21TAX9cyp-U

 

[TC123]

Could we find a good catering service in Auckland to look after South Africa's meals leading up to the game?

 

[umosay]

My opinion NZ needs to bat first. SA did not enjoy chasing at Eden Park against Pakistan . NZ need to exploit that,

and Aussie did not enjoy setting there :P

 

[JediNudist]

and Aussie did not enjoy setting there :P

yeah but this is SA. Like comparing apple to oranges

 

[kiwiviktor81]

I give the BCs a 45-49.5% chance of winning this.

 

[TC123]

I give the BCs a 45-49.5% chance of winning this.

How'd you work that out? If the kiwis hit a boundary with the first ball would they be favourites?

 

[Flem274*]

Wasp to nut up and make a call before the game for a change imo

 

[JediNudist]

SA up and down in this world cup. Lost to Pakistan and India quit convincingly . So what they beat Sri Lanka. NZ beat Sri Lanka easily in the WC too. NZ unbeaten . SA have match winners sure but Steyne hasn't impressed me yet in this world cup. SA dont know how to chase a decent total.

 

[TC123]

South Africa favourites on Sportsbet here in Aus but then Aussie paying $1.40 to beat India which looks light. Both games look 50/50 to me

 

[kiwiviktor81]

How'd you work that out? If the kiwis hit a boundary with the first ball would they be favourites?

No because it would just make Dale Steyn angrier.

 

[viriya]

I feel like you can't expect SA to choke anymore. They played some fearless cricket vs SL. Hope this is a great game - wish this was the final instead of the semis though.

 

[Hurricane]

I feel like you can't expect SA to choke anymore. They played some fearless cricket vs SL. Hope this is a great game - wish this was the final instead of the semis though.

We beat SA in the last world cup and we had less chance to win then. I call us the favourites for this game as we are at Eden Park. If this was in Aus then they would be favourites. I give us a 55-60% chance of winning.

 

[JediNudist]

We beat SA in the last world cup and we had less chance to win then. I call us the favorites for this game as we are at Eden Park. If this was in Aus then they would be favorites. I give us a 55-60% chance of winning.

To be honest NZ have been the biggest chokers. SF in 1999 , 2007 , 2011 , Choked and were out played pretty badly. 1999 NZ elected to bat in the morning in England and were seamed out on a moving pitch Dried out nicely after lunch for Pakistan. . 2007 NZ were spun out by Sri Lanka. Spun out again by Sri Lanka in 2011.
This time we cannot repeat 1992 SF !!! MUST NOT. Eden Park is the Blackcaps fortress. Must end this SF misery. !! This is the best ODI side we have had EVER. SA hasn't been consistant , Must pounce,.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Dale Steyn to bop the last ball over Trent Boult's head for six before a thunderstorm. NZ win by 1 run (D/L).