1st Quarter Final - South Africa v Sri Lanka (18th March)

[ankitj]

It's a huge bad luck too that SA have had to chase 4 times out of 5 knockmouts and again today.

 

[Contra]

SL batting first!

 

[ankitj]

I hate those key to success stats. There are so many factors to control for when making those statements which I'm pretty sure they are not doing; can't when their sample comes from just 2-3 years of data.

 

[viriya]

So people really think SA have a 67% chance of winning it here?

Betfair says so.

 

[Jono]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SL batting first.

So many Saffer fans clenching their butt right now.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Just like I felt during the 2011 quarter final, I somehow feel SA have more if a chance if winning if they're chasing 270+ instead of 220-240.

 

[Contra]

Ahahaa Dravid's almost feeling sorry for SA batting second xD

 

[ankitj]

Shaun Pollock trying to talk up South Africa's chances but sounding not convinced himself.

 

[jonbrooks]

YES! SL is batting! GO SL!!!

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Steyn at 8 - long tail again, might miss big Vern

I feel excited by SL's bowling for the 1st time in a while - the young blokes (Kaushal & Chameera) along with the old head of Kulasekara

 

[ankitj]

Why aren't they playing Philander? Abott a better bet?

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

some quick wickets key here

 

[viriya]

Aside from losing Herath, SL have the best chance they'll have vs SA.

 

[morgieb]

South Africa chasing. Congrats, Maximas/other Lankan fans.

 

[viriya]

Why aren't they playing Philander? Abott a better bet?

In form, that's a good call imo, not so much the Quinton selection.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

SL needed Herath

 

[Pratters]

SA to knock them out for around 260 and then chase it. Come on South Africa!

 

[OverratedSanity]

Definitely supporting SA here. Hope Steyn goes crazy eyes and takes 6/15.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Fan photos:

South Africa v Sri Lanka - fan photos #SLvSA | Stuff.co.nz

 

[viriya]

AB looked like he wanted to cry after that toss..