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

[viriya]

If Sanga makes it 5 in a row it'd be the best one of the lot.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

Sigh morkel

 

[smash84]

can't remember when was the last time Sangers started so slow

 

[Zinzan]

Poor option Thirimanne, should have moved across the crease & given himself room for the free hit. Was obvious it would be short.

 

[Burgey]

Can reveal that the prawns and oysters from Doyles in the new Bradman Stand are the schizz.

 

[halba]

this is poor cricket from lankans so far. run rate is going nowhere, no real intent

 

[viriya]

can't remember when was the last time Sangers started so slow

He's never gotten a ton in a WC knockout before, so looks like he's being extra cautious - also he realizes it's game over if he gets out here.

 

[smash84]

SL better start accelerating

 

[ankitj]

Good that Steyn can still bowl.

 

[Contra]

Nah run rate isn't and shouldn't be an issue, SL have 10 overs from AB/Duminy to capitalize on, just keep wickets in hand and don't over-aim for 320+

 

[Burgey]

There's a bit in this deck. It was a bit dusty weather-wise in Sydney a couple of days ago and it seems there's some moisture in the pitch. We need Tony Greig's weatherwall out there for a measurement of the player's comfort level.

 

[Zinzan]

Who are most neutrals here cheering for btw?

On one hand, I really want SA to break their knock-out streak, but at the same time would rather NZ face SL if we make the semi, so leaning towards SL overall.

 

[smash84]

nice length and pace from morkel

 

[ankitj]

Thirimanne striking well through the off.

 

[Greenlite]

Sorry me at work can someone please describe how Steyn hurt himself?

 

[smash84]

living dangeroously thirmanne

 

[_Ed_]

Who are most neutrals here cheering for btw?

On one hand, I really want SA to break their knock-out streak, but at the same time would rather NZ face SL if we make the semi, so leaning towards SL overall.

SL have always been among my three or four favourite teams, so I'm firmly with them today.

Thirimanne's played some cracking shots.

 

[smash84]

lol @ abdv

 

[James]

Who are most neutrals here cheering for btw?

On one hand, I really want SA to break their knock-out streak, but at the same time would rather NZ face SL if we make the semi, so leaning towards SL overall.

Yeah this, although if Steyn is ruled out of the semi with this injury, I'd almost rather we play SA.

 

[Zinzan]

Sorry me at work can someone please describe how Steyn hurt himself?

I don't know for sure, but it looked like he twinged a neck muscle after he screaming like a psychopath in celebration of the wicket, but it may have been something else.