25th Match - New Zealand v South Africa

[Burgey]

So this is the ground Lara scored 501* SA need 300 at least

It was in 1995 ffs.

 

[Burgey]

With Rabada, Tahir, and Ngidi in this match, we can possibly defend 270 here. Would be a tough one, but doable.

Won't need 270 or anything like it. Look how hard it is to time the ball on this deck.

 

[weldone]

Won't need 270 or anything like it. Look how hard it is to time the ball on this deck.

Guys like Chris Morris aren't ideal bowlers on a slow pitch though.

 

[trundler]

Boult not having the best of days

 

[trundler]

260 ish should keep it tight. Don't see NZ's openers coming off here

 

[Athlai]

Where was the little jump Boult?

 

[trundler]

Andile time

 

[Burgey]

Guys like Chris Morris aren't ideal bowlers on a slow pitch though.

Neither is a bloke like Ferguson or someone like Henry. But they've both done a job today.

SA should get 230 from here, which is under but not massively imho given the conditions. All depends whether their bowlers can adapt.

Plus, all NZers are used to slow, turgid, moist surroundings. They're favourites for sure, but SA not out of it completely I reckon.

 

[MrPrez]

Guys like Chris Morris aren't ideal bowlers on a slow pitch though.

Morris isn't an ideal bowler on any pitch. Phehlukwayo is well-suited, though. And guys like Rabada, Tahir, and Ngidi are (theoretically) good enough that they should just do well regardless of pitch. Certainly enough for pace bowlers based on some of the performances by NZ today.

Also re: 270, Burgey, I'm not watching either as I'm at work so I can't comment on that.

 

[Burgey]

Comms are repeatedly saying how well NZ has fielded, but their throwing has been complete **** for the most part. Couple of genuine custard arms in the deep, and no one has hit a stump despite plenty of chances.

 

[aussie tragic]

27 off last 3 overs so 10 an over from here gives 250...SA need that at least

 

[BeeGee]

Who is going to bowl the second to last over?

 

[Burgey]

Morris isn't an ideal bowler on any pitch. Phehlukwayo is well-suited, though. And guys like Rabada, Tahir, and Ngidi are (theoretically) good enough that they should just do well regardless of pitch. Certainly enough for pace bowlers based on some of the performances by NZ today.

Also re: 270, Burgey, I'm not watching either as I'm at work so I can't comment on that.

Fair enough, but why don't you people occupy senior positions which allow you to live str**m the matches to your desktop while other people do the work ffs?

 

[trundler]

Andile should be handy on this wicket I think.

 

[Athlai]

Comms are repeatedly saying how well NZ has fielded, but their throwing has been complete **** for the most part. Couple of genuine custard arms in the deep, and no one has hit a stump despite plenty of chances.

Yeah been absolutely shocking IMO

 

[trundler]

Fair enough, but why don't you people occupy senior positions which allow you to live str**m the matches to your desktop while other people do the work ffs?

Or be freshly out of highschool without any ambitions

 

[trundler]

Fair enough, but why don't you people occupy senior positions which allow you to live str**m the matches to your desktop while other people do the work ffs?

Or be freshly out of highschool without any ambitions

 

[trundler]

Oof, Dussen hitting it with authority

 

[trundler]

I am now thinking of bowlers who could exploit thks pitch very well. Mustafizur maybe. Not thinking of guys like Starc who can do it anywhere.

 

[MrPrez]

Fair enough, but why don't you people occupy senior positions which allow you to live str**m the matches to your desktop while other people do the work ffs?

Probably because I'm 24

I actually could stream it but something's wonky with our local sports ********* platform and as a result they're not running it. And I cbf finding an alternative.