36th Match - South Africa v United Arab Emirates (12th March)

[James]

Discussion surrounding the 36th Match of the World Cup between South Africa and United Arab Emirates (Westpac Stadium, Wellington).

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Discussion surrounding the 36th Match of the World Cup between South Africa and United Arab Emirates (Westpac Stadium, Wellington).

A N/R washout and a South Africa-Aus qf would be the best outcome. Unfortunately it is so windy there any rain will blow away

Wellington City Weather - NZ Weather Forecast from MetService.com

 

[Agent Nationaux]

I feel sorry for the Emiratis. RSA will destroy them, especially after ABCDs anger at losing to Pakistan.

 

[Bahnz]

A N/R washout and a South Africa-Aus qf would be the best outcome. Unfortunately it is so windy there any rain will blow away

Wellington City Weather - NZ Weather Forecast from MetService.com

Yeah rain in the capital rarely sticks around for long, though when the weather does settle in it's usually when a milder southerly is blowing through - which is what is forecast for Thursday. Still, the Stadium has good drainage and the forecast isn't too bad so I'm guessing we'll get a result.

 

[anil1405]

Although its unlikely to happen (washout), as a Proteas fan i'd prefer a QF with Australia in Adelaide rather than SL in Sydney.

 

[morgieb]

Although its unlikely to happen (washout), as a Proteas fan i'd prefer a QF with Australia in Adelaide rather than SL in Sydney.

Big call.

 

[anil1405]

Big call.

Yea, i know. The prospect of facing SL in conditions that suit them and in a stadium that would literally be a home game for SL would be tough. Its also a game that might decide Proteas fate even before the game begins, if they lose the toss then they are done.

 

[cnerd123]

Beating Aus in the QFs would be so cathartic.

 

[Contra]

Yea, i know. The prospect of facing SL in conditions that suit them and in a stadium that would literally be a home game for SL would be tough. Its also a game that might decide Proteas fate even before the game begins, if they lose the toss then they are done.

And facing Australia in Australia on any ground wouldn't have a home game atmosphere for Australia?

 

[anil1405]

And facing Australia in Australia on any ground wouldn't have a home game atmosphere for Australia?

So am assuming you haven't watched the Aus-SL game at SCG.

 

[Dan]

The idea that the SCG turns is so, so overblown.

 

[NUFAN]

Although its unlikely to happen (washout), as a Proteas fan i'd prefer a QF with Australia in Adelaide rather than SL in Sydney.

Easier access to churches for preying?

SA could easily beat both Aus and SL but I would have thought the SL weakish bowling attack would suit SA.

 

[_Ed_]

Eek, this could be an ugly mismatch today.

 

[SuperMurali]

If we get a result I'm reasonably confident that the Proteas will be the winners

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Easier access to churches for preying?

SA could easily beat both Aus and SL but I would have thought the SL weakish bowling attack would suit SA.

Who would they prey upon? #spellingnazi

 

[Midwinter]

Like in all the minnow games, can the UAE bat out the 50 overs ?

It has been encouraging to see that in nearly all games the minnows have made it into the 40's if they dont make it to 50.

The shortest game has been the NZL v AUS wasn't it ? With the NZL v ENG game being second shortest in terms of overs faced.

Cant see it going any other than RSA 's way

 

[Contra]

bowling first? ugh...

 

[_Ed_]

Why would you do that?!

 

[Chewie]

They don't want the game over before tea

 

[_Ed_]

And now a beamer in the first over. Not helping themselves.