smash84
The Tiger King
for once you make a good observation
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*Official* Match 7 - South Africa v West Indies
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Agent Nationaux
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kingkallis
International Coach
If DJ goes out of the attack then it will be a serious blow to Windies.
kingkallis
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Ask Mazhar Majeed
Blaze 18
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On a more serious note, when have I made a bad observation.
Just kidding, you're a quality poster.
Agent Nationaux
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184 times.
Just kidding, you're a quality poster.
Thanks Blaze, at least I know that some people appreciate my detailed and far-sighted analysis unlike other posters whom I will not mention
smash84
The Tiger King
Just read Blaze's comment below and you will find out
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On a more serious note, when have I made a bad observation.
184 times.
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Haha, the guy is probably trying to put in a sneaky audition for a cricinfo journalist post.
Himannv
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More than one person creaming his pants. Read a lot of juicy de Villiers love on the SkySports commenrty as well.
kingkallis
International Coach
Smith departs after a stroke less 45. He struggled in the middle but gave good support to ABdV.
Prad100w
U19 Cricketer
Good Point. I think SA would do ok if the scenario is to just stick around and build an innings after few top order wickets. But the real issue will come in if they have to score at a hefty pace. They don't really have those big hitters/experienced players in the lower order compared to teams like Pakistan/India. That's where i thought Albie Morkel should have won the deal. That said, their top order is really good and a terrific bowling line up to boot.
Woodster
International Captain
Agree with a lot of what has been said about SA's batting line-up. It's vital sides try and get into that mid-lower order without too much damage. The top 5 looks excellent, De Villiers is now one of the finest ODI batsmen around, Kallis continues in his own exceptional way, Amla is in tremendous touch, Smith rarely disappoints, and if Duminy can show in this WC the flashes of class he's shown in the past, he will be pivotal to SA getting the big totals. The problem is if, and it is an if, a side runs through the top order, do Du Plessis, Peterson, Botha, etc have enough to do a job, serious question marks at this stage imo.
As for the bowling attack, two very good and very different spinners in Botha and Tahir, should the pitch be conducive to spin, then there's Peterson, Du Plessis and Duminy to use. While Steyn, Morkel and Kallis is a decent trio for pitches with a bit more in it for the quicker bowlers. It looks to have most angles covered, but at this very early stage, my concern for them would be the depth of the batting.
As for the bowling attack, two very good and very different spinners in Botha and Tahir, should the pitch be conducive to spin, then there's Peterson, Du Plessis and Duminy to use. While Steyn, Morkel and Kallis is a decent trio for pitches with a bit more in it for the quicker bowlers. It looks to have most angles covered, but at this very early stage, my concern for them would be the depth of the batting.
