Opinion 2014-15 Cricket Thread

[kangaspurs]

They had the '99 semi on the other night... forgot just how insane that game was.

Warne had 3-15 off 9, ended up with 4-29 but he alone turned the game. 0-43 off 10 chasing 213, and they have never really recovered.

Was that the game against the West Indies? I was too young to watch it at the time but I think I watched the same program as you the other night and I couldn't believe it. Would have been amazing to watch live.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Was that the game against the West Indies? I was too young to watch it at the time but I think I watched the same program as you the other night and I couldn't believe it. Would have been amazing to watch live.

Against South Africa.

Allan Donald had a brain melt and forgot to run.

 

[kangaspurs]

Against South Africa.

Allan Donald had a brain melt and forgot to run.

Oh right, it must have been a different one I was watching. Aus bowled out for about 215 and WI were 140-2 with Lara and Chanderpaul dominating before they were bowled out for just over 200 with Warne bowling unbelievably. Not sure what World Cup it was from though.

 

[bengrina]

What happens if the remainder of today's semi final is washed out ? Do they come back and start again ?

 

[kangaspurs]

What happens if the remainder of today's semi final is washed out ? Do they come back and start again ?

I'm pretty sure that they play on another day that's already been set aside and they start from where game is at now.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Welp. I thought 298 in 42 would be a tough ask. NZ are scary.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

The boers are choking.

 

[niko11]

And they choke again.. New Zealand deserve to Win.. D/L is a joke..

 

[niko11]

Tissues for Seof Efffrika..

 

[GarnerSmash]

Id love to see the Kiwis win the cup. Love the way they go about it.

 

[kangaspurs]

What a game!

 

[DaNgEr_lOOms]

Would have been hilarious if nz just hit a four and knocked out the saffers on a tie again.

 

[scottywiper]

Magnificent.

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Imagine being a south african st kilda supporter.

Suicide watch just wouldn't cut it.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

Great to see The Black Cats make the WC Final. I gotta admit, I shared a tear when Steyn collapsed mid-pitch.

 

[Jay-Z]

What a game! I'm pleased for NZ but you've gotta feel a bit for SA. Such a good one day side and still have never made a WC final

Good news is, no matter what happens on Thursday, I have someone to cheer for when I go to the final on Sunday

 

[Twinkletoes]

How are you handling tonight's defeat CrazyQ?

It's only a game mate!

 

[KiwiRoo]

What a game of cricket !..that had everything. NZ has gone absolutely nuts here this morning.

Good luck for Thursday . Hope you beat the Indians !..
Love to play the Aussies in the final. Trans Tasman sport at its finest !

 

[Zondor]

And they choke again.. New Zealand deserve to Win.. D/L is a joke..

Yeah Billy Duckworth and Carl Lewis have a lot to answer for. :stern look

 

[see see]

Just about the only Jaapie on the ground who didn't choke was the guy who hit the winning runs. Oh the ironing.

"Hey Dale, we'd like you to bowl the final over. You cool with that, bruh?"

Id love to see the Kiwis win the cup. Love the way they go about it.

This. Too many arrogant and classless flogs in the Australian team.

 

[KiwiRoo]

Yeah Billy Duckworth and Carl Lewis have a lot to answer for. :stern look

I thought it was reasonable. Its designed to take in all scenarios that have happened in the past. South Africa could have kept going at the same or better clip for 7 more overs...or maybe Millar and De Villers get out on consecutive balls and the SA tail struggles. Its not pre ordained that South Africa would have kept going at the same rate.
NZ were also penalised in that they couldn't bowl their death bowlers as much as the overs got limited

Its not perfect, but I think they got it reasonably right

297 off 43 overs is still a hell of a steep ask

 

[Mr Reliable]

Yeah Billy Duckworth and Carl Lewis have a lot to answer for. :stern look

Aren't they 19th century explorers?

Message to Dale Steyne: it's time to give it away mate and retire to the 20/20 comps.

 

[KiwiRoo]

This. Too many arrogant and classless flogs in the Australian team.[/QUOTE]

Mate. Big Kudos to McCullum . We had a few real mouthy types going back a few years. He's changed the culture and its a real pleasant change watching International sides have a joke ,pat each other on the back and congratulate each other.
So much better than the pre school routine we see from the likes of Jimmy Anderson and Warner etc

 

[Mr Reliable]

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This. Too many arrogant and classless flogs in the Australian team.

If you're not an arrogant and classless flog when you get into the team, it's not long before you become one.

Recent examples: Stark, Watson.

Recent exceptions: Rogers, Siddle, Lyon.

 

[King Corey]

If you're not an arrogant and classless flog when you get into the team, it's not long before you become one.

Recent examples: Stark, Watson.

Recent exceptions: Rogers, Siddle, Lyon.

I hope you're tarring all teams with that brush. We hardly play it differently to anyone else in world cricket.