Official ICC World T20 thread

[AirWolf]

Hi all:)

Seeing as no one else has started a thread for this, I thought I'd give it a go:p.

The match schedule is here (http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/series/home?series_id=1145).

Members have already started threads for the "fantasy" competitions. These are:


Cricinfo Fantasy League thread (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=171988).
Superbru - World T20 (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=172523).


The warm up matches are from 1 - 3 June, with the official proceedings set to start on June 5th.

Let the discussions begin:D.

Group A:
India Bangladesh Ireland

Group B:
Pakistan England Netherlands

Group C:
Australia Sri Lanka West Indies

Group D:
New Zealand South Africa Scotland

Group matches:
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/data/500/t20_group_matches.png

Super8 matches:
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/data/500/t20_super8_matches.png

[killadoob]

India are going to be immense as are we.

[gilani777]

hope SA can finally win a trophy.. They deserve one now (lol i dont even support SA)

[Smooth Criminal]

India are going to be immense as are we.
Don't think so - they seem have inflated egos of late and there seems big expectations from them, which may end up being their downfall.

SA shall emerge victorious!

[Morgoth]

India, pakistan and SA would be the only real contesters inmo,

[killadoob]

I dunno hey that indian team is going to be something else.

Is kumble going to play? because with him and the turbinator operating WOW that would be rather hard for other teams :p.

[chiskop]

India, pakistan and SA would be the only real contesters inmo,

Not so sure about Pakistan - they just haven't had enough cricket in any form in the last few years.

India, SA and never discount Australia.

[killadoob]

Yea i have to discount the aussies, i just don't think they have much talent at the moment, have not yet seen the teams they will field but Sa and India have to be the favorites for this tournament i reckon.

The amount of talent in both teams is just amazing i think. Cannot wait for this though, my life seems worse not turning the projector on when i get home and watching t20 :(.

[chiskop]

Yea i have to discount the aussies, i just don't think they have much talent at the moment, have not yet seen the teams they will field but Sa and India have to be the favorites for this tournament i reckon.
Aussie squad: http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/squad/402963.html

Aus and SA were2-2 in the T20s in Australia and SA recently - and that was Aussie teams that didn't have Watson, Lee or Symonds.


Cannot wait for this though, my life seems worse not turning the projector on when i get home and watching t20 :(.

I know that feeling. :)

[stefan9]

SA and India for me. Aus while on paper have a good side with the exception of symonds and lee the others have had very little cricket . Had they had the likes of hayden,gilly,warne,ect who have been slugging it out in the IPL I would have feared them but I just can't see a side with so little preparation beating in form players. India and SA and to a lesser extent Sri lanka must fancy themselves.

[AirWolf]

2 of the best batsmen in the IPL were retired Australians. They should have seriously considered a recall of Hayden and Gilchrist. The dream opening pair :).

[killadoob]

Yea i would have recalled them, hayden was immense. Gilly well he either goes big or goes home so you either get off to an amazing start or your looking at 20 odd for 1 :p

[silkman]

with this format "favourites" mean nothing - even the Windies can beat anyone if things go their way.
All it takes is 2-3 overs of luck!

[killadoob]

No silk i don't think so, when you have power houses like SA and India with quality through-out the team you have favourites, no doubt anything can happen but when you have the quality these 2 team have you have to be favourites.

No good having 2 quality players and hope they getting going, look at SA team dude OMG it is insane.

[Chris]

No silk i don't think so, when you have power houses like SA and India with quality through-out the team you have favourites, no doubt anything can happen but when you have the quality these 2 team have you have to be favourites.

No good having 2 quality players and hope they getting going, look at SA team dude OMG it is insane.

You really think SA has it to win the tournament? We all know they are serial chokers in big games :sick:. And never under-estimate the Australians, it just might come back to haunt you :p

[killadoob]

No we are chokers no doubt but i think we have so much talent we can easily win this, never right off the aussies for sure but there is no doubt the aussies are struggling in terms of quality.

They have very few good bowlers, batsmen do not give me any confidence but we will see shortly :)

[krycor]

Anyone know where i can see the sabc sports coverage ? (i hope they cover some of it)

[killadoob]

SABC?

It's in england so the SABC won't cover it as far as i know.

[a3dm86]

Gayle will have lots to prove.

[krycor]

SABC?

It's in england so the SABC won't cover it as far as i know.

gah :( now to find a place to frequent and watch the games i want to

[I am Penguin]

You really think SA has it to win the tournament? We all know they are serial chokers in big games :sick:. And never under-estimate the Australians, it just might come back to haunt you :p

Sure. 438!

[krycor]

Standard Bank will also co-sponsor the local broadcast packages of Supersport and SABC. Standard Bank Sponsoring (http://www.cricket.co.za/standard-bank-recommits-to-local-partner-sponsorship-of-the-2009-icc-world-twenty20/print.html?ml=1&mlt=system&tmpl=component)

So likely SA matches in the first stage only and then knockouts + semifinal etc

[JK8]

Yay !! Cant wait!
My teams as usual...

Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
South Africa

[krycor]

hrm will there be a forum game this yr too choose top 3 teams?

[killadoob]

Krycor i know this may sound silly hey and i may get a lot of stick here but is there nothing in your life you could cut out to afford dstv?

I mean it is only 500 bucks a month, surely you can find that money and skip a weekend of going out or cut back or something man, i only say this because wow the sport dstv carries is just amazing man. Sure 500 bucks is a lot but think about all the sport you get :p

Most pubs will have the games for sure.

[krycor]

1. I am broke.
2. I am unemployed still after graduating exactly a year ago minus 12 days.
3. Even if pt 1 and 2 were not there, i cannot justify R500 on someething like tv, heck if i moved out tomorrow, got paid a lot etc, a tv would not be on the top of my list of thngs to get.. dstv is way down the list.
4. I don't drink.(bar's uhm.. yah not sure they'd want me there if i don't buy anything)
5. Only thing i could possibly cut out is a kidney.. but then thats illegal in SA i believe.

[AirWolf]

1. I am broke.
2. I am unemployed still after graduating exactly a year ago minus 12 days.
3. Even if pt 1 and 2 were not there, i cannot justify R500 on someething like tv, heck if i moved out tomorrow, got paid a lot etc, a tv would not be on the top of my list of thngs to get.. dstv is way down the list.
4. I don't drink.(bar's uhm.. yah not sure they'd want me there if i don't buy anything)
5. Only thing i could possibly cut out is a kidney.. but then thats illegal in SA i believe.

Man, that's bad:o. What did you study anyway?

[killadoob]

Ouch shame man, well when you get yourself sorted you can treat yourself to dstv then :).

[a3dm86]

2. I am unemployed still after graduating exactly a year ago minus 12 days

Not good, do you have a degree? You should try your local government, i know City of CT had posts for graduates who could not find jobs and had no work experience, paid about R8K iirc.

[chiskop]

Interesting article on the groups and rules of the tournament:
http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/406918.html

[Sting]

Warm-up games are being shown on SS-202.

atm Australia vs Bangladesh - Aus 219 for 6 off 20 overs!!!

SA vs Pakistan at 18h00

[chiskop]

atm Australia vs Bangladesh - Aus 219 for 6 off 20 overs!!!

And Bangladesh 8-0 after two balls. SR = 400. :D

[Sting]

1st over: 18-0

[Sting]

2nd over: 31-0

[AirWolf]

Interesting article on the groups and rules of the tournament:
http://content.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/story/406918.html


Each team will play the other in its group during the preliminary round and the top two will qualify for the Super Eights. What this means is that either Bangladesh or Ireland, or both, are assured of a place in the second stage, while one of Australia, Sri Lanka and West Indies will crash out after round one, leading to the possibility of another group of death in the next World Twenty20, in the Caribbean in 2010.

Shouldn't that be 2011 as the last one was in 2007?:confused:

Edit1:
Farking hell - WTF happened to the cricinfo site?

The links don't even work in Opera:(

Edit2:
52/2 after 6 overs.

Great start, but things have slowed down now.

[Smooth Criminal]

Bangladesh not doing too bad at 92/2 after 9 overs. I'm glad to see that they sent the metrosexual flying for 21 off 2 overs :D

[AirWolf]

Bangladesh not doing too bad at 92/2 after 9 overs. I'm glad to see that they sent the metrosexual flying for 21 off 2 overs :D

122/3 after 12 overs. They doing really well:).

But this is just a warm up game so there isn't as much pressure, I think.


Edit:
Australia 219/6 (20/20 ov)

Bangladesh 133/4 (13.3/20 ov)

Bangladesh require another 87 runs with 6 wickets and 39 balls remaining

[Smooth Criminal]

If they were chasing 200 I think they were in with a chance. That extra 20 runs is going to cost them. Good effort from them nonetheless. Can't wait for our match against Pakistan :)

[AirWolf]

If they were chasing 200 I think they were in with a chance. That extra 20 runs is going to cost them. Good effort from them nonetheless. Can't wait for our match against Pakistan :)

Yeah, they have been steady at +/- 10 rpo for the entire innings.

The required run rate a bit too high now >15rpo.

[Flanders]

Oh joy! Didn't realise it started so soon!

Lovely stuff! :D

Well, looks to me like the first possible close game is going to be before ours on Sun 7th, Eng vs. Pak. I think Auz will klap the windies.

[krycor]

Not good, do you have a degree? You should try your local government, i know City of CT had posts for graduates who could not find jobs and had no work experience, paid about R8K iirc.

will check it out

[chiskop]

Call me a traditionalist, but I'd prefer not to see Kallis in a skin-tight top. :sick:

[Sting]

+1 !!! Good bowling/fileding so far from SA

[c-p]

Proteas off to an awesome start 81/7 106 to win off 43 balls
Now who's booing who!

Hahahahahaha!

[Smooth Criminal]

Crikey, that was a hiding of note. Hope we keep it up through the tourney!

[a3dm86]

Great start for SA!
Afridi bit unlucky though!

[AirWolf]

In the warm up games today, good performances by Gayle, Pietersen and Ponting.

[Morgoth]

I am surprised by Scotland, they put up some resilience to england today.

[chiskop]

Yeah, England looked alright, but nothing special.

Once again, England will be the most overrated team there.

[Morgoth]

Yeah, England looked alright, but nothing special.

Once again, England will be the most overrated team there.

you got to love how overrated Steward broad is and how much the commentators go on abuot him constantly improving, I guess England won't remember 6 sixes in a over, I bet he will **** his biggest panty when he bowls against Yuvraj.

[AirWolf]

you got to love how overrated Steward broad is and how much the commentators go on abuot him constantly improving, I guess England won't remember 6 sixes in a over, I bet he will **** his biggest panty when he bowls against Yuvraj.

Broad has Flintoff to thank for that for pissing off Yuvraj:D.

[chiskop]

you got to love how overrated Steward broad is and how much the commentators go on abuot him constantly improving

How much did they go on about his last over, and his "innovative tactics"?

Proper umpires would've called three wides in that over. :rolleyes:

[stefan9]

How much did they go on about his last over, and his "innovative tactics"?

Proper umpires would've called three wides in that over. :rolleyes:

Proper batsmen would have gotten it behind point/third man as well.

[AirWolf]

Proper batsmen would have gotten it behind point/third man as well.

But that is just the point - these were not proper batsmen and the umpiring should be in that context to give each team a fair chance.

[Veroland]

All in all, not a bad showing by Scotland last night!

Without reading the whole thread, who is playing in the warmup's tonight?

[poffle]

Ah today is gonna be good. SA vs Sri Lanka at 2:30, England vs West Indies at 6:30

[Veroland]

Ah today is gonna be good. SA vs Sri Lanka at 2:30, England vs West Indies at 6:30

damn, I'm going to be on the road @ 2:30. Hopefully I'll be able to see the second innings

[Morgoth]

Garfield sobers said that it doesn't matter how bad a bowler he becomes no one will ever hit 6 sixes from him XD him being the first player to do it.

Broad won't even play for my perfect club team

[chiskop]

But that is just the point - these were not proper batsmen and the umpiring should be in that context to give each team a fair chance.

A wide is a wide. It doesn't matter if it's Sachin Tendulkar or No-name Scotsman facing. And there were a couple of balls in that over that were well wide.

[stefan9]

Ah today is gonna be good. SA vs Sri Lanka at 2:30, England vs West Indies at 6:30

You forgot the biggest game of all india vs pakistan at 18:30 sa time.

[stefan9]

A wide is a wide. It doesn't matter if it's Sachin Tendulkar or No-name Scotsman facing. And there were a couple of balls in that over that were well wide.

True but sachin wouldn't have allowed 4 dot balls like that. He would moved over to offside if he saw what broad is trying to do. Also the umpire probably would have called a wide had it been a big name player on strike.

[The_Pumpkin_King]

True but sachin wouldn't have allowed 4 dot balls like that. He would moved over to offside if he saw what broad is trying to do. Also the umpire probably would have called a wide had it been a big name player on strike.

in one of the IPL games gilly got a wide ball and it wasnt given, he then asked the umpire "How was that not a wide?" and it was then given

[poffle]

You forgot the biggest game of all india vs pakistan at 18:30 sa time.

lol? pakistan are k@k... i cannot find 1 reason why this is better than the SA game. Sri Lanka > Pakistan, SA > pakistan, SA > Sri Lanka.

India will destroy them.

*useless reply if you were being sarcastic :p*

[stefan9]

lol? pakistan are k@k... i cannot find 1 reason why this is better than the SA game. Sri Lanka > Pakistan, SA > pakistan, SA > Sri Lanka.

India will destroy them.

*useless reply if you were being sarcastic :p*

For politically and cricketing reasons pakistan vs india is always a massive game.

[Morgoth]

pakistan is still a good team, they seem a bit out of shape though.

[Devill]

SL batting first 11/1 after 1.5 overs

[Devill]

Link to live score board. http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/engine/current/match/394410.html

[Devill]

SL 13/3 after 3 overs

Steyn took all 3!

[Devill]

Sri Lanka 36/5 (7.2/20 ov)

[Devill]

Sri Lanka 44/7 (9.5/20 ov)

[chiskop]

44/7 at the strategic timeout.

[R13...]

SL 75/7(15.3) | RSA yet to bat
Maharoof* 11(15), Mathews 22(23)

[Devill]

Sri Lanka 77/8 (16.1/20 ov)

[R13...]

SL 109/9(20) | RSA yet to bat (Match State is Innings Break)

[JK8]

Typical SA couldnt finish off the tail... when will they learn:rolleyes:

If the pitch has anything to do with the early wickets, its gonna be a good game!:p

[Veroland]

SA 7/2 not good

[AirWolf]

61/2 after 13 overs. Really slow for a T20.

[Veroland]

India / Pakistan game is shaping up to the point where it could be interesting

[JK8]

India / Pakistan game is shaping up to the point where it could be interesting

Wasnt... India finished off at 159/1 in 17 overs!
Pakis need some work! Their bowling was mediocre for such a strong nation!

[killadoob]

Paki's are not that strong anymore if you ask me.

[Devill]

Anyone know if we got that practice match agains the irish(IIRC)?

[JK8]

Another thing... why on earth would they have the opening game against Netherlands? How boring is that?
I always thought the hosts will play the winners of the last competition...

[killadoob]

http://www.supersport.com/cricket/fixtures.aspx?tour=ICC%20World%20Twenty20%20Englan d%202009&cat=564

List of the upcoming games devil, looks like the practise matches are done far as i can see.

[Devill]

http://www.supersport.com/cricket/fixtures.aspx?tour=ICC%20World%20Twenty20%20Englan d%202009&cat=564

List of the upcoming games devil, looks like the practise matches are done far as i can see.

Thanks :)

Those are the scheduled ones but I read yesterday that we were trying to get in a final warmup game against ireland (iirc) for today. Guess we didnt get it :p

[AirWolf]

Thanks :)

Those are the scheduled ones but I read yesterday that we were trying to get in a final warmup game against ireland (iirc) for today. Guess we didnt get it :p

Wanted to stretch the muscles a bit more:D.

[Stephen]

What the beep is wrong with this guy, how many chances will they give him surely this is the last

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/symonds-kicked-out-of-twenty20-squad-20090604-bx86.html

or

http://www.sport24.co.za/Content/Cricket/245/79b472d8f4d042b2912e1ad7a0d4ae8e/04-06-2009%2001-06/Symonds_sent_packing

[chiskop]

What the beep is wrong with this guy, how many chances will the give him

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/symonds-kicked-out-of-twenty20-squad-20090604-bx86.html

Well, that wasn't predicatable at all. :rolleyes:

[Stephen]

Well, that wasn't predicatable at all. :rolleyes:

LOL, I am not a Aussie cricket team supporter, but I thought he would have learnt his lesson by now, he is in his 30's for petes sake

[chiskop]

LOL, I am not a Aussie cricket team supporter, but I thought he would have learnt his lesson by now, he is in his 30's for petes sake

Whoa - I wasn't accusing you of anything, least of all being an Aussie supporter. :D

[JK8]

LOL, I am not a Aussie cricket team supporter, but I thought he would have learnt his lesson by now, he is in his 30's for petes sake

Gibbs hasnt learnt much either, he's 35 I think...

[Veroland]

What the beep is wrong with this guy, how many chances will they give him surely this is the last

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/symonds-kicked-out-of-twenty20-squad-20090604-bx86.html

or

http://www.sport24.co.za/Content/Cricket/245/79b472d8f4d042b2912e1ad7a0d4ae8e/04-06-2009%2001-06/Symonds_sent_packing


Gibbs hasnt learnt much either, he's 35 I think...

He the "Gibbs" for the Aussies :D

[Morgoth]

Gibbs hasnt learnt much either, he's 35 I think...

gibbs and symonds play at their best when they have had a few shots. :D

[Veroland]

gibbs and symonds play at their best when they have had a few shots. :D

+10000

Totally agree :D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

wow! could england be more boring!!:eek:

[The_Pumpkin_King]

great! its raining :rolleyes:

[Morgoth]

England raining? NO WAY........

[Sting]

No why is this not unexpected???!!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

move it to SA!! :D:D

[Veroland]

We will have to hold thumbs, I wonder why Pieterson is not playing....

[The_Pumpkin_King]

We will have to hold thumbs, I wonder why Pieterson is not playing....

think he got injured in the warp-up

[HypoThesis]

What a damp squib! It just ain't cricket innit?

[Veroland]

think he got injured in the warp-up

Yep, the following is on cricinfo now


England chief medical officer, Nick Peirce, informs us that "Kevin had been making excellent progress with the management of his right Achilles injury and had shown substantial improvement. However today he has experienced a degree of pain which medical assessments have suggested may be related to some aggravation from his lower back."

[The_Pumpkin_King]

bwahahahahaha @ the lame medicine!!

[HypoThesis]

Is it just me or does the crowd seem sedate? Those dancers just look pale and stiff!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

only the english can bore a T20 match to death! :(

[The_Pumpkin_King]

up the dutch!!! :D:D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

HOLY CRAP!!

HOLY CRAP!!

:D:D:D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

i got up to get a snack after 10 overs then realised its still going on :p

[The_Pumpkin_King]

Wooooooooooo!!!

6!!!

[lilggg]

HAHA,6 runs,go dutch.

[lilggg]

**** ;/ bye bye dutchies

[The_Pumpkin_King]

Awww monkey nuts!!

deschate is SA born! he can do it! :D

[lilggg]

Just get it to run a ball nd dnt take chances.

[lilggg]

4!! beauty

[HypoThesis]

Come on you Dutchmen!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

6 sixes! here we go! :D

[HypoThesis]

Although this F's up my Superbru score :(

[The_Pumpkin_King]

mindless ass!!

[lilggg]

nice shot!

[lilggg]

wonder is scotland gna giv us a go.

[HypoThesis]

At LORD's nogal, in front of their own crowd...and weren't they the ones who invented T20? :D

I love it! 20 runs needed

[The_Pumpkin_King]

win it in the second last over

words of the great lance klusner!

[lilggg]

;/. they cnt handle the pressure.

[HypoThesis]

Out. Lucky catch, caught it with his arm/ elbow:(
17 needed from 12.

Starting to have doubts...

[The_Pumpkin_King]

its still on, doeschate is there

[lilggg]

YES!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

YEAH BOI!!!

[lilggg]

9 off 7,come on

[HypoThesis]

7 req from the last over.

Whooooo. Come on Dutchies!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

its BR666666D!! :p

[The_Pumpkin_King]

HE LOST THE BALL!!!

[lilggg]

one 4 come on just 1 boundry

[lilggg]

lol,england can nly blame themselves.

[HypoThesis]

Broad is useless! lol

[lilggg]

omg ;/

[HypoThesis]

Just a 4 needed. Come on, swing that willow!

[Smurfatefrog]

Looks like a super over is on the cards...

[lilggg]

i have a bad feeling they gna get run out now ;/

[lilggg]

HAHAH OH YES

[Smurfatefrog]

hahaha, how many chances have England missed!!!

[HypoThesis]

Oh yes baby!!!!!!!!!

Stuart Broad is my new hero. :D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

COME ON!!!!! :D

WOOOOOOO!!!!

[kiepie]

Yes! The Neds take it!!!!!!!

[lilggg]

what a game!WHo else is in englands group?

[AirWolf]

Well done to the Dutch:D

[HypoThesis]

England play Pakistan next. VERY big chance of them not making it to the Super 8's in their own tournament....

[lilggg]

netherlands vs pakistan,hmm

[The_Pumpkin_King]

my action replay:

"oh no a super over RUN RUN RUN RUN!!!" /While jumping


:p:D

[DJ...]

I love how excited Geoff Boycott gets every time England lose - it's awesome!!! :D:D

[lilggg]

Lol,yeah

[Morgoth]

DE MANNE VAN ORANJE!!!!!!

Brilliant performance from Holland, and they proved that steward broad is also a **** fielder!!!

[The_Pumpkin_King]

we love Br666666d!!!

[AirWolf]

what a game!WHo else is in englands group?


England play Pakistan next. VERY big chance of them not making it to the Super 8's in their own tournament....

I updated OP with groups and match schedule.

England play Pakistan on Sunday, so they could be gone from their home tournament in 3 days:p.

During the IPL the English were complaining about the rained out matches here, now we can point and laugh, but not only about the rain:D.

[The_Pumpkin_King]

Pommy sounds like he's doing a kiddies show

[HypoThesis]

Pommy sounds like he's doing a kiddies show

HE annoys me. Wish they'd get a new presenter for the cricket shows.:mad:

[stefan9]

:D:D:D Now if only Pakistan can wake up on the right side of the bed. Come on Afridi knock the pommies out early.:D

[Morgoth]

:D:D:D Now if only Pakistan can wake up on the right side of the bed. Come on Afridi knock the pommies out early.:D

BOOM BOOM AFRIDI! !!!

[a3dm86]

Hehe, well done Netherlands!

[Smooth Criminal]

omg that's frikkin brilliant! Now it'll be sweeter if the Pakis take the Poms out on Sunday!

[krycor]

This would be another WC curse in cricket if they get knocked out before semi's but then no-one is expecting them to proceed that far anyway.. :p

[Sting]

And there they were, being written up because of theur exceptionally strong bowling line-up!!! And at the home of Cricket, as well... Absolutely magnificent display by the Dutch.

On a side note, did we not almost slip up against them during the 50 over WC when we had to travel from the UK to Netherlands about 3 tournaments ago?

[lilggg]

Havnt south africa lost a 50 over game to netherlands before?Maybe im thinking of the game u talking bout.

Anyway lovely english weather today.Dono how they expect to have a tournament like this in england.

[Smurfatefrog]

Havnt south africa lost a 50 over game to netherlands before?Maybe im thinking of the game u talking bout.

Yup, think it was after an England tour where we had just lost so werent exactly motivated

[Morgoth]

yup we lost to the dutch and Bangladesh before !

[Veroland]

Hey, the dutch played really good cricket last night, mind you, England's fielding sucked, but the Dutch really put on a good game

[hj2k_x]

NZ Scotland to be a 7 over affair :eek:

[lilggg]

18 off first over,LOL,go scotland1

[lilggg]

Wow,scotland gna kick ass i think.

[hj2k_x]

NZ 55/1 after 3 in reply to Scotland's 89/4 off 7 :eek:

[lilggg]

Jesus,scotland dont know how to catch,3 dropped catches.At least the south african dude can catch.

[lilggg]

And they dnt do the whole gym thing either do they.

[hj2k_x]

And they dnt do the whole gym thing either do they.

It doesn't look that way...But they are still in it...22 off 14...

[lilggg]

U were saying :P

[hj2k_x]

Scotland have thrown it away :( Too many no balls. Being punished now. 8 off 10...

[lilggg]

damn,1 wicket off my superbru prediction.

[krycor]

Australia 1/1 (0.3/20 ov)
vs
West Indies

[hj2k_x]

Bye Bye Ponting. :)

[The_Pumpkin_King]

SOAB! theres goes my TP :(

[HypoThesis]

Looks like I'm the only one on superbru who thinks the Windies are gonna win this...:D

O ye of little faith.

[HypoThesis]

Looks like the Windies are using the same fielding coach as Stuart Broad...

[lilggg]

Looks like the Windies are using the same fielding coach as Stuart Broad...

Lol,definately.

[Veroland]

SOAB! theres goes my TP :(

/cries with P_K, -20 just there

[The_Pumpkin_King]

DROPPED IT!! :D

[HypoThesis]

Come on Windies!

[hj2k_x]

Gayle just launched one into space off Lee. Great stuff. :)

[The_Pumpkin_King]

GO BABY GO!! :D:D

[HypoThesis]

OMFG. 71 runs after 5overs!

[hj2k_x]

Ponting looks bleak.

Windies might not be very interested in fielding but they sure can bat! :)

[Smooth Criminal]

Lol Gayle murdered Lee! That one six was 105m! The metrosexual is bowling now, hope they send him packing :)

[HypoThesis]

Ponting looks bleak.

Windies might not be very interested in fielding but they sure can bat! :)

They remind me of the French rugby team. You just never know what you're gonna get on the day.

See Ponting is taking it out on the gum again:D

p.s. After the game all the players shake Pontings hand, I'd refuse point blank. The way he licks and spits on that thing :sick:

[hj2k_x]

They remind me of the French rugby team. You just never know what you're gonna get on the day.

See Ponting is taking it out on the gum again:D

p.s. After the game all the players shake Pontings hand, I'd refuse point blank. The way he licks and spits on that thing :sick:

I'd refuse point blank either way.

Hope Windies don't fold. They are so unpredictable...

[HypoThesis]

This group might be decided on net run rate so the faster they get there the better.

[hj2k_x]

This group might be decided on net run rate so the faster they get there the better.

It does look a tough group to predict...But then again, Scotland did really well today and should have won, and Holland already have a win.

[HypoThesis]

It does look a tough group to predict...But then again, Scotland did really well today and should have won, and Holland already have a win.

We're playing Scotland tomorrow, I think our boys will be fine. Our batting goes down to 9 and we have the best bowling variation and options of all the teams.

touch wood

[hj2k_x]

We're playing Scotland tomorrow, I think our boys will be fine. Our batting goes down to 9 and we have the best bowling variation and options of all the teams.

touch wood

Haha, indeed. I am confident as well. Is it on this same wicket, though? Seems as flat as concrete...

[HypoThesis]

Haha, indeed. I am confident as well. Is it on this same wicket, though? Seems as flat as concrete...

It's at the same ground...The Oval, not sure if its the same pitch. Sure hope so :D

The game is just worth watching to see Roelof van der Merwe and his antics:D

[hj2k_x]

It's at the same ground...The Oval, not sure if its the same pitch. Sure hope so :D

The game is just worth watching to see Roelof van der Merwe and his antics:D

Hehe, gonna be some runs then. Hope we win the toss and bat :)

[HypoThesis]

Oh my feck, how lucky is Chris Gayle? I love it :D

[HypoThesis]

Ag, spoke too soon :(

[Aqua_lung]

Ya he's out, but gave the ozzies a beating

love it :D

[HypoThesis]

Windies you beauties!

There goes Ponting shaking people's hands again:sick:

[HypoThesis]

Love how they sneaked in a question about how Andrew Symonds would have been perfect for this game :D

You see Pontings face when asked that? lol!

[Smooth Criminal]

I'm rooting for Bangladesh in the next game!

[Aqua_lung]

tough one... I'm hoping for a tight game instead.

[HypoThesis]

Hey guys, the SABC has become the first psychic television broadcaster in the world.

On DSTV, go to channel 133...check out whats on at 19:00 :D

The info blurb: South Africa vs Scotland, Live from The Oval, Kennington - London

[Picard]

Hey guys, the SABC has become the first psychic television broadcaster in the world.

On DSTV, go to channel 133...check out whats on at 19:00 :D

The info blurb: South Africa vs Scotland, Live from The Oval, Kennington - London

Psychic - on drugs = the same thing

[Aqua_lung]

There goes my hope for a tight game..

Yuvraj...

[Sting]

180 might be just out of reach for the Bangladeshi's... But the way they play, you never know!

[krycor]

Sabc showing games live too.. i think they following Pak/SriL and Ind, SA.

Anyways..w00ty w00ty gayle force winds blew. The problem is of cause, like in other world cup/events.. when there is no gayle force there is no windies either. :p

Bangladesh lost it due to leaking runs to yuvraj.. :(

[AirWolf]

I watched the India/Bangladesh match on SABC3. The tv guide had a movie in that slot:rolleyes:

[krycor]

yup, the std bank sponsoring the event broadcast on sabc came in last minute, only way to know is to watch i and see when their next broadcast is

[Morgoth]

India is the team to beat at the moment, the Aussies is quite disappointing,

[hj2k_x]

India do look solid. Nice to see the underdogs competing...Hope SA put on a convincing display today.

[Aqua_lung]

the Aussies is quite disappointing,

not to me :D

although I'd like to see SA vs OZ

[chiskop]

although I'd like to see SA vs OZ

Well, Aus have to make it through to the next round first. :rolleyes: :D

[HypoThesis]

We batting first. Bring the fireworks boykies!

We bat all the way down to 9, finally starting to look like the team we used to have when Polly and Klusener were playing.

[The_Pumpkin_King]

hope they manage the batsmen well this time

[HypoThesis]

Still can't figure out why Kallis is opening, it should be Gibbs up there. He isn't doing that badly right now but i'd prefer we had a Gayle type figure opening and Gibbs is that.

[The_Pumpkin_King]

wanna see albie and helicopter boi open the batting! :D

[HypoThesis]

wanna see albie and helicopter boi open the batting! :D

Van the man rocks. He only started playing cricket 2 years ago:D clearly he is self taught. EDIT: I talk shyte, heard a commentator say this, just checked his credentials and it's nonsense. :p

Did you see the special before the game? They asked each player what they'd do after cricket, true to form he says "people have always said i should go into modelling":D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

38 in 16 balls! :eek:

[HypoThesis]

38 in 16 balls! :eek:

lol. Love it. Goes to show why I'm not an international cricket coach :D

[hj2k_x]

55/0 after 6. Going well so far. Should hit around 200...

[Aqua_lung]

Scots have a case of butterfingers today.

[hj2k_x]

2 wickets in one over...Minislump...

[Aqua_lung]

Smith gave his wicket I'm sure.. want's Gibbs and AB to partner.

[hj2k_x]

All these bad balls not being put away :(

[The_Pumpkin_King]

go albie go!! :D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

50 partnership in 18 balls! :D

[HypoThesis]

So many full tosses that should have been smashed :(. Still reckon we'll make 200 though, as long as AB stays in and keeps strike.

[chiskop]

OMG - that was an awesome catch to get Boucher. :eek:

[HypoThesis]

OMG - that was an awesome catch to get Boucher. :eek:

Yep...and the guy is South African. Go figure:p

[The_Pumpkin_King]

who came up with this stupid "next batsmen" crap?!

[chiskop]

Yep...and the guy is South African. Go figure:p

He's not (http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/25446.html).

But AB just hit another huge six for our 200. :)

[HypoThesis]

Wish cricketers would smile more, love how AB grins after each smash. lol

[HypoThesis]

He's not (http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/25446.html).

But AB just hit another huge six for our 200. :)

:D I'm full of shyte-speak today. Well spotted sir, was confusing him with Stuart Coetzer, he was born in SA but plays cricket for Scotland. This guy is Kyle Coetzer. Quite a few South Africans play for the home nations it seems...

[Aqua_lung]

Commentator mentioning Haq's family take away business.. lol

[chiskop]

Look, after a catch like that he's welcome to call himself SAfrican. :D

[HypoThesis]

Commentator mentioning Haq's family take away business.. lol

lol. :D
Was weird seeing an Indian oke speaking with a Scottish accent. He was pretty humble too, even though he did well he still spoke about how the team didn't perform. *thumbs up*

[HypoThesis]

Ok, now it's just plain sad.

[Synaesthesia]

Seriously what was he thinking taking that run?

[Aqua_lung]

lol. :D
Was weird seeing an Indian oke speaking with a Scottish accent. He was pretty humble too, even though he did well he still spoke about how the team didn't perform. *thumbs up*

Ya, he's a good bowler.

[chiskop]

14/4 sad?

I think it's very amusing. :D

[The_Pumpkin_King]

Grab a hanky hommies (world cricket) you just got served! :D:D

[HypoThesis]

:D

They're not even trying anymore.
New Zealand must be poep scared

[hj2k_x]

42-6. Nice convincing victory coming up. At least Scotland have made a decent showing of themselves -they really should have beaten NZ.

[chiskop]

they really should have beaten NZ.

I don't agree. They batted well in that game, well enough to frighten NZ. But their batting and their fielding just wasn't good enough to beat NZ.

[hj2k_x]

I don't agree. They batted well in that game, well enough to frighten NZ. But their batting and their fielding just wasn't good enough to beat NZ.

Their fielding and bowling let them down, badly. Too many no balls and free hits which were punished. And dropped catches and fielding errors. Tkae that away and they would have won :o

[HypoThesis]

Ahhh, finally, some batting from the Scots.

[The_Pumpkin_King]

lovely! :D