***Official*** South Africa in England

[kingkallis]

Btw has this guy Botha fixed up his action, because there doesn't seem to be much of visible change in his action

As fixed as Murali and Bhajji!

 

[pup11]

Boucher should have hung onto that, it was a tough one, but still one would back Boucher to such catches off 9/10.

 

[Manee]

Oh and in other news Panesar's County Championship bowling average this season moves into 3 figures, 4 wickets in 134 overs at 107 apiece.

What does that have to do with anything?

 

[pup11]

The combination and contrast of Bell and Prior just doesn't make sense, imo. What are England going for? 50/1 off 10 overs?

Seriously speaking watching England play in Odi' is getting a bit boring now, they say Odi cricket is a bit predictable in its proceedings, but for me there is nothing more predictable for then wacthing England play in an Odi game, there is almost a similar feel to all their recent Odi games.

 

[The_Bunny]

What does that have to do with anything?

Think saying it gives him a buzz

 

[pup11]

Philander almost dropped that one too!

 

[kingkallis]

LOL @ Philander, man he almost dropped that as well..

Shah gone for 12. ENG 113/3 after 28.1 overs

 

[GIMH]

Pietersen's average really has dropped huh

Anyway, KP and Freddie at the crease. Can't remember the last time they batted together in an ODI. Hoping for carnage. Fully expect at least 100 off the next 10 overs

 

[stumpski]

Pietersen's average really has dropped huh

Anyway, KP and Freddie at the crease. Can't remember the last time they batted together in an ODI. Hoping for carnage. Fully expect at least 100 off the next 10 overs

Let's hope so, it's down to 3.9 now.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Shah - not international quality/temperament. It's unfortunate that England have gone back to proven failures like him, Prior and Bopara.

Bopara can potentially make it but you've gotta leave him in county cricket for a good season or two at least.

 

[stumpski]

I hate seeing these given out. The batsman has already made his ground, then the bat bounces up and leaves the ground - morally he's in.

Right decision given IMO.

 

[GIMH]

Scoring not speeding up here, at all. Think our bowlers are going to have to do something special here - no change there tttt

 

[Scaly piscine]

Should think chasing 250+ under lights in England would look pretty daunting.

 

[Langeveldt]

Shah - not international quality/temperament. It's unfortunate that England have gone back to proven failures like him, Prior and Bopara.

Bopara can potentially make it but you've gotta leave him in county cricket for a good season or two at least.

For sure, who are they going to call up next.. Solanki?

Anyway, Pietersen to ton up and England to win for mine.. Hate the way the lights in England are so pathetic.. Getting my excuses in early but they really are poor and I don't see why they should be allowed..

 

[Langeveldt]

Btw has this guy Botha fixed up his action, because there doesn't seem to be much of visible change in his action

Bowling actions have ceased to matter now, thats a given, thats been established..

 

[kingkallis]

KP picked up well and its so good to see Freddie firing as well. Aussies beware of these two! Next Ashes is going to be fun!

 

[kingkallis]

England has scored 100 in last 10 overs...

It seems the Proteas are wasting Steyn in ODIs. Keep him only for the tests!

 

[Neil Pickup]

Still 30-40 short of where we could/should/ought to have been. Bell's innings looking even worse now, if that were possible.

Now for Wright to get out first ball.

 

[kingkallis]

Excellent last over from Steyn

ENG 275/4

KP 90* well played!

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Still 30-40 short of where we could/should/ought to have been. Bell's innings looking even worse now, if that were possible.

Now for Wright to get out first ball.

Well the ball should move about under the lights. Not to mention how poor they are. If England take some early wickets then SA really will struggle i think. Big IF mind