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Semi Finals

FaaipDeOiad

Hall of Fame Member
Aussies so clearly in their head its not even funny.

The whole "Would like Jaques in early to ensure he bats slowly" clearly worked.
Yeah, such a blatant choke. Not a term I'm all that keen on, but South Africa were so obviously keen to "dominate" Australia today, and there's no way it was necessary under the circumstances. Smith and Kallis both got out playing huge pre-meditated swings, and Kallis' was particularly bad given that they'd already lost a wicket and there was no need for another boundary anyway. So un-Kallis like, and so stupid.

Either they were brain explosions caused by nerves, or the strength of the Australian batting and the occasion (and perhaps the comments to the media before the game) led SA to aim way too high in terms of the scoring rate.

Shocking batting anyway, South Africa really should have been happy to get through the early period and aim for 250 odd. With decent bowling, that's certainly defendable, but whatever crap they end up with here won't be.
 

stumpski

International Captain
Australia could get 10 overs' batting before tea - in which case they might do to South Africa what the Saffies did to England.
 

pup11

International Coach
Watto coming into bowl and probably to get some bowling practice under his belt before the finals.
 

Matt79

Global Moderator
I'm going to have to go to bed - stupid work tomorrow. i'll sleep easier however.

Night all - see you at the finals.
 

Nishant

International 12th Man
just saw the score....really pissed off TBH! Aussies in the final unless there is some sort of magic frm SA now!
 

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