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3rd Quarter Final - New Zealand v South Africa (Match F) March 25th

TheParraboy

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NZ were my dark horses to win this world cup

So Im predicting they will give it to SA well and good in this quarter final


Cheers
 

Panther_Daz

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South Africa to win, i really like the look of their side. Spinners are even pretty good.

(NZ are certainties now!)
 

Red Bear

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I f**king hate South Africa. The most arrogant cricket side for how little they have actually achieved (no major international one day trophy's and have managed one series win against Australia in the last umpteen years in test cricket, then promptly lost the home series). Smith is a wanker also.

Although watching Steyn and Morkel bowl is always enjoyable

On the other hand always liked the kiwi's, really would love to see them win tonight
 

JJ

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It's sudden death, and the Jaapies are chokers... but hard to see how we can win... our hope is that one of McCullum, Taylor or Ryder goes ballistic... possible, about time Ryder showed the workd how good he is on a big stage - here's hoping
 

Red Bear

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Yeah I think bat first and big partnership needed.

If you bowl first you're in deep trouble IMO, Amla and De Villiers will be able to take to the Kiwi attack with relative ease I'm afraid to say
 

Big_Bad_Shark_Fan

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I f**king hate South Africa. The most arrogant cricket side for how little they have actually achieved (no major international one day trophy's and have managed one series win against Australia in the last umpteen years in test cricket, then promptly lost the home series). Smith is a wanker also.

I used to agree but I think the current group are a bit more responsible than the old South African side. They were very good sports here in Australia i thought. I still hate them cause there South Africa but for me its now anyone but India and I think South Africa are the best chance to beat them.
 

Red Bear

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I used to agree but I think the current group are a bit more responsible than the old South African side. They were very good sports here in Australia i thought. I still hate them cause there South Africa but for me its now anyone but India and I think South Africa are the best chance to beat them.
Couple of years ago you WERE a south african

f**k off sh*t eater
 

ozbash

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It's sudden death, and the Jaapies are chokers... but hard to see how we can win... our hope is that one of McCullum, Taylor or Ryder goes ballistic... possible, about time Ryder showed the workd how good he is on a big stage - here's hoping

agree, looks like Mills is out and Tuffey is in, which could work in our favour.

huge ask for us but the one thing in our favour is that we've been written off...
 

armchaircritic

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Can't wait for the game tonight!

Apart from the Aus game our bowling has been really good. Our batting on the other hand has been good against the minnows & sh*te against other test playing nations. If Akmal didn't drop Taylor twice I have no doubt we would have been bundled out for under 200.

I would rather see us chase - I just don't see our bowlers restricting SA with anything we post. Send them in, hope like hell they stay under 300 - surely the batting unit has to click once against decent opposition!
 

edabomb

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If the Kiwis put on some early pressure either batting or bowling the Saffers are in trouble and the choke is one.

Can't see it happening with no Mills there. The bloke isn't pretty to watch but 190 wickets at just over 26 suggests he is far and away our best ODI operator.

The only chance I see NZ having is batting first, two of McCullum, Ryder and Taylor scoring > 75, and scoring 350ish. So about a 0.05% chance :lol:
 

ozbash

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agree, looks like Mills is out and Tuffey is in, which could work in our favour.
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Tuffey in for Mills works in our favour? How exactly?

he is an unknown quantity as far as S Africa and this tournament is concerned.

Kyle Mills is unlikely to play in tonight's World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa in Dhaka after struggling to overcome his quadricep injury during training this week.
The New Zealand seamer limped from the field against Canada almost a fortnight ago and is still battling to bowl at top speed. He is expected to be replaced in the playing XI by either Daryl Tuffey or Luke Woodcock.
On the plus side, skipper Daniel Vettori, who has also been sidelined with injury, is expected to make his return at the Shere Bangla National Stadium for the must-win match.
With his knee heavily strapped, Vettori made it through a vigorous training session on Wednesday, although he conceded he might struggle in the field.
"I'm having no problems batting or bowling but fielding, my knee's still a bit sore and I suppose it's just a case, as I've said before, about getting a bit braver on it and a bit more confident," Vettori said.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4809752/Mills-out-Vettori-tipped-for-Black-Caps
 

Tom Shines

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The Saffers have pulled off some monumental World Cup chokes in their time... but this is up there with their very best/worst...
 

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