***Official***Match #32 - New Zealand vs South Africa - November 1st - Pune (D/N)

[Owzat]

Why?

have to assume anxiety come paranoia that a big drop in NRR which I'm not sure is likely this many games gone might open the door for an unlikely late charge and steal a top four spot

if saffers win, and it looks more than likely, they and India are almost home and hosed, doubt Pakistan, Afghans or anyone else is capable of winning enough games and turning their NRR around enough to make anyone in the top four currently drop out

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

This is SA's enforcer in the middle-overs. He's in here immediately after the Powerplay.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

This is SA's enforcer in the middle-overs. He's in here immediately after the Powerplay.

And he strikes almost immediately.

 

[Moss]

Jeez. That was a great follow up.

Bet Boult and Henry are watching this and thinking they might have just enjoyed bowling under lights a bit more.

 

[Darwin Award]

Mitchell now the key man...

If he goes then Latham will just chew up balls.

 

[King Kane]

Now Young gone too, time for Latham to play a captain's knock.

have to assume anxiety come paranoia that a big drop in NRR which I'm not sure is likely this many games gone might open the door for an unlikely late charge and steal a top four spot

if saffers win, and it looks more than likely, they and India are almost home and hosed, doubt Pakistan, Afghans or anyone else is capable of winning enough games and turning their NRR around enough to make anyone in the top four currently drop out

I don't think NRR matters much, if we lose tonight we just need to beat one of Pakistan or Sri Lanka to make the semis, we should still manage that.

 

[Neil Young]

Captain's knock, please, Tom.

 

[Neil Young]

It will fck up nz chances of making top 4 , Pakistan and Afghanistan will breathe down their neck

Yea, I get that. But the poster is not an NZ supporter is he? Just wondering why he would want it.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

They are making the ball talk now...

 

[Punk01]

have to assume anxiety come paranoia that a big drop in NRR which I'm not sure is likely this many games gone might open the door for an unlikely late charge and steal a top four spot

if saffers win, and it looks more than likely, they and India are almost home and hosed, doubt Pakistan, Afghans or anyone else is capable of winning enough games and turning their NRR around enough to make anyone in the top four currently drop out

It's not unlikely anymore

Nz vs Pak is a Virtual Quaterfinal

And it's a horrible look losing to all the top 3 teams in league stages

 

[Sunil1z]

Now Young gone too, time for Latham to play a captain's knock.



I don't think NRR matters much, if we lose tonight we just need to beat one of Pakistan or Sri Lanka to make the semis, we should still manage that.

No . Pakistan can also get to 10 points by winning remaining 2 games

 

[Adorable Asshole]

Yea, I get that. But the poster is not an NZ supporter is he? Just wondering why he would want it.

He is from Auckland

 

[Neil Young]

He is from Auckland

Really?! Jesus.

 

[Niall]

No . Pakistan can also get to 10 points by winning remaining 2 games

Is Pakistan v New Zealand not meant to be a washout?

 

[Punk01]

Honestly Conway has been a flop show baring the opening game, bashing worst team In the tournament is no achievement

 

[Sunil1z]

Is Pakistan v New Zealand not meant to be a washout?

No. It is a Day game. So match result might depend on DL system

 

[Andyhere]

Now Young gone too, time for Latham to play a captain's knock.



I don't think NRR matters much, if we lose tonight we just need to beat one of Pakistan or Sri Lanka to make the semis, we should still manage that.

Young was never going to do much anyways. He is just the waste of a spot in otherwise a good NZ team.

 

[Andyhere]

Honestly Conway has been a flop show baring the opening game, bashing worst team In the tournament is no achievement

First game of the tournament England wasn't the worst team at that time. They got worse as the tournament progressed.

 

[Molehill]

Toss dependent for me, if SA bat first they can go big, and I can't see NZ chasing a big one so well 2 games on the trot. If NZ bat first, I suspect they'll win as SA just don't seem like a confident team when chasing.

Why? Not saying you're wrong just interested in your reasoning.

How many teams in history have scored over 350 consecutively (especially batting 2nd)? It just doesn't happen, and looks like it won't be happening here either.

 

[BazBall21]

Why did you choose to bowl Tommy?