2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Game 47 Second Semi Final South Africa v Australia 16/11 1900hrs @ Eden Gardens

[BStaff17]

Waka waka to South Africa.

Another semi final loss where some batsman froze in the big occasion.

Another 4 years of torture, pain and having to keep the chokers tag is as good as us winning the trophy atm.

King Kong on there backs just got bigger that another generation of south African cricketers have been involved in another semi final loss where what ifs will be sitting in there heads.

 

[revo333]

Making the final has to be a big pass mark for Australia's campaign. No team has beaten India at home and I suspect no one will this tournament.

Massive pass mark especially after Hussains excuses for England not performing.

 

[Maddo11]

Just watched the highlights over the morning coffee. Great innings from Miller. Great bowling as a unit except for Zampa unfortunately. If SA don't bottle a few chances against Head then we could have been in real strife.

That ball that got Head in the end was an absolute peach.

Need to bat better against India to be any chance. We've definitely got the bowling unit to do it though.

 

[akkaps]

How did you guys nearly * up the run chase? Should never have got past the 40 over mark

 

[Gough]

How did you guys nearly * up the run chase? Should never have got past the 40 over mark

Both teams start with nothing on Sunday, that's all that matters now.

 

[akkaps]

Both teams start with nothing on Sunday, that's all that matters now.

Lucky for you guys to be honest.

 

[Xtreme]

India should get the job done. Australia have had the wobbles all tournament while India have not put a foot wrong.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Massive pass mark especially after Hussains excuses for England not performing.

What did he say?

 

[JimmyBC]

Never in doubt I slept like a baby.

 

[Moonwatcher]

How did you guys nearly * up the run chase? Should never have got past the 40 over mark

It's called the reverse sweep.

 

[revo333]

What did he say?

"It's hard for England because of the timing of World Cups on the back of an Ashes series,"

 

[Jimthegreat]

You should all be happy that I'm supporting India, it helps your chances of winning.

If I supported Australia you would be no chance. The man has a point here

The man as a point here. 0 for 2 in the semi's, keep Aussies shirts away from him....lol.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Just watched the highlights over the morning coffee. Great innings from Miller. Great bowling as a unit except for Zampa unfortunately. If SA don't bottle a few chances against Head then we could have been in real strife.

That ball that got Head in the end was an absolute peach.

Need to bat better against India to be any chance. We've definitely got the bowling unit to do it though.

Our pace bowlers were inspired last night, was exciting.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Hazlewood not bowling 10 overs was criminal.

 

[revo333]

I’m sure India are quaking in their boots watching this.

Probably not but I bet they would have preferred playing South Africa in the final.

 

[revo333]

Go for a run now shamsi you *******.

Wasn't their only bowler to carry on after getting a wicket.

 

[revo333]

Imagine if we play the perfect game and beat India. The country would meltdown

Which one?

 

[boncer34]

How did you guys nearly * up the run chase? Should never have got past the 40 over mark

Do you qualify more for the final by doing it in less than 40?

 

[Moonwatcher]

Probably not but I bet they would have preferred playing South Africa in the final.

Not so sure about that. All 6 of their top batters can and were likely to fire whereas India know they will likely only have 1 or 2 Australian batsmen perform.

 

[peternorth]

In anything where there's a 50-50 toss of the coin aspect in society, india winning every game means theres a chance they will lose the next one

 

[Moonwatcher]

Pity there is no 3rd place match for the viewers. The players would be exhausted and dejected of course.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

SA boy Trav the difference.

Well done Aussies, was always going to be a fight against the Saffers.

Roll on Sunday.

 

[AJ_2000]

In anything where there's a 50-50 toss of the coin aspect in society, india winning every game means theres a chance they will lose the next one

Spot on. Who knows what will happen on Sunday...

We're a world class team and fully deserve to be playing in the WC final. Hardly trash, so why not us on Sunday.

 

[boncer34]

Not so sure about that. All 6 of their top batters can and were likely to fire whereas India know they will likely only have 1 or 2 Australian batsmen perform.

All 6 of South Africa's?

 

[AJ_2000]

Hazlewood not bowling 10 overs was criminal.

It's been happening all tournament. Makes no sense when he's often been out most economical. Can't bowl at the death? Fine get him another over with his opening spell and another during the middle overs