Cricket World Cup 2023 in India

[Mike Hoxbig]

We didn't choke this one because there were 2 Indians at the end to finish it off...

 

[AfricanTech]

We didn't choke this one because there were 2 Indians at the end to finish it off...

They can handle some heat

 

[Speedster]

First time clear on points and not top by RR.

We're equal on points with India.

 

[Neoprod]

 

[wizardofid]

Why can't we celebrate the win but still realize that there are issues to address and that it should not have been this close.

Seems like cricket is following the rugby's teams example...................

 

[Gudnews]

Don't remind us about Faf & ab losing their heads cause of NZ sledging us

I was using that 2011 game to emotional hegde just in case we lost.

 

[rietrot]

So you need 4.5 runs an over but you are going for 6's.
What the heck is going on.

The coach must take some of the blame for this then. He should tell them to go for 1's and 2's and put away the bad ball and you will win it.

I've seen Aus and other teams in this position and they consolidate, not go for glory.

We are our own worst enemy and the stupidity is starting to annoy me.

If they fail, they mustn't come back to SA and say, oh we tried our best. No you batted like idiots.

And where are the commentators in this? Polly has mentioned it like once that the run rate doesn't equal the way they are batting.

Just no leadership.

 

[rietrot]

As for the approach. There are 2 schools of thoughts in coaching when it comes to chasing:

1. The conservative approach you guys are advocating.
2. The approach England used to win the 2019 WC. Which is keep going hard.

You need to adapt in the game. Sure go hard if you can. But at some point somebody needs to realize it isn't on and wickets are dropping to quickly.

 

[lancon]

All I wanna say is........ no more finger nails.

F@ck I love cricket

 

[OutlawJoseyWales]

im just annoyed how we almost choked that, not even a pressure game. Netherlands and now this...not even semi's yet

That wasn't choking, that was just reckless play.

 

[Enzo Matrix]

We didn't choke this one because there were 2 Indians at the end to finish it off...

Oh snap

 

[Cius]

Well done. Close game but a win. Normal SA behaviour for group stages anyways.

 

[L-Dog]

Why can't we celebrate the win but still realize that there are issues to address and that it should not have been this close.

Agreed but look at the positives. We chased (weakness) and it was one of the biggest total chased against Pakistan. Still think we are one allrounder short unless Coetzee can somehow show some bating pedigree. Think we finish 2nd/3rd and face india in the final.

 

[WaxLyrical]

We need to fix our mental state when it comes to chasing.
270 isn't a big score and we're had a rock solid foundation.

 

[Jongi]

i'm watching the highlights and i am thinking i can't believe how markram didn't just guide the side through and get his hundred.

that was so unnecessary.

 

[Jongi]

in the end maharaj had to do the job which frankly was luck given that he as captain knew he was opening us up to the lower end if out

 

[Jongi]

miller must be on his last chance

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

We didn’t choke, because as someone else commented, we had 2 Indians "om die wa deur die drif te trek"

Why the **** go hard for the runs when you got a **** ton of overs in hand, for Fek sakes?

 

[AirWolf]

We didn't choke this one because there were 2 Indians at the end to finish it off...

Sharma and Kohli (B)

 

[RunningFromFat]

miller must be on his last chance

who are you replacing him with?