Worst choke ever

CricAddict · 22-02-2012, 02:52 AM

Which is the worst choke ever by a team in your opinion?
The NZ vs SA match today is high up in the rankings in that.

I do remember a match in which Kallis and Klusener choked against India in India while chasing an easy target and couldnt chase it even though they had wickets in hand. They hardly scored runs in the end overs, which were mostly bowled by Sehwag. For some reason, couldn't remember exactly which match it is.

Edit: Lets keep it to the choke as used in cricket terms and do not post pics of chokes

Spikey · 22-02-2012, 02:56 AM

Adl Day 5

Somerset · 22-02-2012, 02:58 AM

This must rank pretty high:
3rd ODI: West Indies v South Africa at Bridgetown, May 11, 2005 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

3 to win from 7 balls with 4 wickets in hand...

flibbertyjibber · 22-02-2012, 03:01 AM

SA v Australia in that semi.

Somerset · 22-02-2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CricAddict

Which is the worst choke ever by a team in your opinion?
The NZ vs SA match today is high up in the rankings in that.

I do remember a match in which Kallis and Klusener choked against India in India while chasing an easy target and couldnt chase it even though they had wickets in hand. They hardly scored runs in the end overs, which were mostly bowled by Sehwag. For some reason, couldn't remember exactly which match it is.

Edit: Lets keep it to the choke as used in cricket terms and do not post pics of chokes

Are you thinking about the Champions Trophy match in the scorecard below? 1st SF: India v South Africa at Colombo (RPS), Sep 25, 2002 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Spikey · 22-02-2012, 03:03 AM

Final: England v West Indies at The Oval, Sep 25, 2004 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

?

fredfertang · 22-02-2012, 03:04 AM

Either Headingley in 81 or Edgbaston 81

Spark · 22-02-2012, 03:05 AM

Just so we're clear, a choke is when a team has a situation which is fairly straightforward and that they really, really should win from and they **** it up, yes?

Mike5181 · 22-02-2012, 03:06 AM

There's been a few Chappell/Hadlee ODIs that would be up there.

Spikey · 22-02-2012, 03:06 AM

BROWNE/BRADSHAW 2004 Champions Trophy final ENGLAND FLOP! - YouTube

yeeeeeeeeees <3 u rob

Jono · 22-02-2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

Just so we're clear, a choke is when a team has a situation which is fairly straightforward and that they really, really should win from and they **** it up, yes?

Yep, or equally "cannot lose" (in the case of tests).

Today's T20 and Adelaide 2006 the worst I've ever seen.

Spikey · 22-02-2012, 03:10 AM

1981 Headingley obv

Somerset · 22-02-2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikey

Final: England v West Indies at The Oval, Sep 25, 2004 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

?

That scorecard makes me laugh every time. Trescothick scores a century in a match in which no other player passes 50 and West Indies from a hopeless position somehow still win the match and the trophy.

Spikey · 22-02-2012, 03:14 AM

I want WI to rise to the top of world cricket asap because they celebrate like no-one else

CricAddict · 22-02-2012, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somerset

Are you thinking about the Champions Trophy match in the scorecard below? 1st SF: India v South Africa at Colombo (RPS), Sep 25, 2002 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Yes exactly Somerset. From the ball by ball scorecard, I can see that its not that big a choke as I initially assumed. But a choke nevertheless.

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Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	This must rank pretty high: 3rd ODI: West Indies v South Africa at Bridgetown, May 11, 2005 \| Cricket Scorecard \| ESPN Cricinfo 3 to win from 7 balls with 4 wickets in hand...

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Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 23,979	Final: England v West Indies at The Oval, Sep 25, 2004 \| Cricket Scorecard \| ESPN Cricinfo ?

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