3rd ODI: South Africa v New Zealand at Potchefstroom Jan 25, 2013

[Hallatia]

what happens if a side is more than 6 overs over?
Not that any side should be

 

[Iafeta]

LOL - 6 overs behind. WHat a bunch of dead doodoos.
Ta-ta AB.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I wish De Villiers could have used a review on his dismissal as well the way he was shaking his head and carrying on. The one that pitched on middle and was hitting 3/4 up middle stump.

 

[Hallatia]

AB de Villiers suspended for two ODIs
ESPNcricinfo staff
January 20, 2013

AB de Villiers will be forced to miss the next two ODIs against New Zealand after he was suspended for South Africa's slow over-rate in the first one-dayer in Paarl. South Africa were adjudged to be six overs short of their target and de Villiers pleaded guilty to the offence. The entire South African team was also fined 100% of their match fees.

This was deemed a serious over-rate offence, for which de Villiers got two suspension points. That results in a ban of either one Test or two ODIs. The other players are fined 10% of their match fees for each of the first two overs short and 20% for every additional over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

The loss of de Villiers is a big blow for South Africa, especially as they are already without Jacques Kallis and the injured JP Duminy, leaving them light on experience in the batting. David Miller will be brought in as a replacement for the remaining two ODIs.

There are two contenders to be captain in de Villiers' absence, and it is still not confirmed who will take the job. Hashim Amla is the vice-captain, and is expected to be asked whether he will lead the side; the other candidate is Faf du Plessis, who led South Africa in the Twenty20 series against New Zealand earlier in this tour.

New Zealand lead the series 1-0 after James Franklin's unbeaten 47 took his side to a one-wicket win in a low-scoring thriller in Paarl.

More to follow

Sauce

I love this comment on that article

DeVilliers is probably relieved to have found an honorourable way out of this pointless ODI series

 

[Hallatia]

I wish De Villiers could have used a review on his dismissal as well the way he was shaking his head and carrying on. The one that pitched on middle and was hitting 3/4 up middle stump.

if you were doing anything other than trolling with that post, then you're an idiot. You're probably an idiot either way. He was shaking his head and whatnot because he was annoyed at himself, he holds himself to a high standard and was disappointed in himself for being dismissed that way

 

[Fast Eddie]

if you were doing anything other than trolling with that post, then you're an idiot. You're probably an idiot either way. He was shaking his head and whatnot because he was annoyed at himself, he holds himself to a high standard and was disappointed in himself for being dismissed that way

:lol::lol: I guess you missed him point his bat to outside leg stump and say 'pitched outside leg' to the umpire just before he was given then huh? Get a clue.

Stick to posting Cricinfo articles and score updates.

 

[Fast Eddie]

LOL - 6 overs behind. WHat a bunch of dead doodoos.
Ta-ta AB.

Whats your thoughts on Nichol Iafeta? Wouldn't be in my side....especially when Williamson is the preferred part time spin option over him.

 

[IanG]

Perhaps Frankin should open. Interesting that he's turned himself into a batsman. Was an opening bowler originally

 

[African Monkey]

Whats your thoughts on Nichol Iafeta? Wouldn't be in my side....especially when Williamson is the preferred part time spin option over him.

A glorified minnow basher imo.

 

[Iafeta]

Whats your thoughts on Nichol Iafeta? Wouldn't be in my side....especially when Williamson is the preferred part time spin option over him.

I always thought it was somewhat bizarre it took so long for him to get into the Black Caps. But he hasn't taken his opportunities. I'd suggest when Taylor and Ryder are available (and Ronchi maybe for that matter) that the likes of Nicol will be surplus to requirements.

 

[Iafeta]

Perhaps Frankin should open. Interesting that he's turned himself into a batsman. Was an opening bowler originally

I think he's done a bit of that in the short forms in England. Its worked ok over there, I just think he takes a bit of time to get going and opening isn't the slot for him.

 

[Hallatia]

I am so tired and I have had a long day, but my man Morkel taking Watling's wicket brought a massive smile to my face.

No AB or Amla means South Africa is pretty depleted in the batting ranks, but I think we can still do this. We started pretty well with the ball and the run rate is still under 3 , or it was before McLaren started bowling. No Steyn in this match either, so it's a pretty weakened side, but I have faith. Carn the Proteas

 

[Rod]

Our start was a bit ridiculous, Guptill and Watling obviously decided they were going to try really hard to build a proper innings, however they were leaving everything, including long hops and overpitched deliveries. Then they both got out, it all seemed a bit pointless.

Williamson and Elliott doing a decent job of steadying the ship (and improving the run rate) now.

 

[Hallatia]

Hooray McLaren out of the attack. Hopefully that helps the run rate from a South African perspective

 

[Hallatia]

I think all of a sudden it's game on

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Our start was a bit ridiculous, Guptill and Watling obviously decided they were going to try really hard to build a proper innings, however they were leaving everything, including long hops and overpitched deliveries. Then they both got out, it all seemed a bit pointless.

Williamson and Elliott doing a decent job of steadying the ship (and improving the run rate) now.

It was.

The bowling was decent but it was nowhere near 5 maidens in the first 10 overs good. They were set on not scoring because they got it in their head that was the plan from the start.

 

[8Ball]

I see that Guptill made not much again..

 

[Hallatia]

Guptil made nothing and wasted 10 balls making it. But New Zealand have done well since his dismissal. Unless South Africa take a few quick wickets, New Zealand will make close to 300 and I'm not sure if South Africa can chase that with both Amla and AB missing. I hope I'm wrong though. I mostly hope we take all the wickets and don't have to chase more than 260

 

[Hallatia]

chasing 280, I'm not sure if we'll get there, but I hope. That last Morkel over really sucked . I think South Africa can make the runs but the batting needs to be significantly better than it was in Paarl without the personnel

 

[Hallatia]

the South African fielding was pretty ordinary, hasn't been up to scratch all series (the ODI one only, wasn't a problem in the tests), something should be done about that. I think South Africa are struggling with the new fielding restrictions as well because the field settings weren't quite right for mine, but some really poor efforts from a bunch of the fielders throughout the innings.

Tremendous innings by Williamson, highest score by an individual on that ground and he batted well throughout the innings, and the bowling was pretty good for most of it