ICC Champions Trophy Match 3: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Oval

Mas_UK25 · #1 June 3, 2017, 04:30 AM

Who are you supporting?

I've always liked South Africa. But SL also, nice likeable side. Going for SA.

Mas_UK25 · #2 June 3, 2017, 04:55 AM

Those who are not watching the game. Amazing from the commies, the tone has changed dramatically. Yesterday Bangladesh was going slow in the beginning most them were seeming shocked how and why BD not hitting and seemed frustrated. Today South Africa 11-0 off 4 overs. It's, apparently 'early start, cloud around hence cautious start' - even though sun shining.

WarWolf · #3 June 3, 2017, 04:57 AM

Supporting SA because of ranking issue.

Mas_UK25 · #4 June 3, 2017, 04:58 AM

Other day first game some commies were almost fuming how BD started. Here same ground, same time of start, sun shining SA are 12-0 off 5overs amd BD was 14-0 off 5overs.

aklemalp · #5 June 3, 2017, 05:23 AM

De Kock- 12 (32)

Shaan · #6 June 3, 2017, 05:24 AM

wow look at Srilankan bowling how discipline , they are not giving any room to SA batters.

aklemalp · #7 June 3, 2017, 05:26 AM

Score predictor says 307

Habib · #8 June 3, 2017, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WarWolf
Supporting SA because of ranking issue.

Supporting SA because of ranking of both BD and my fantasy team.

Habib · #9 June 3, 2017, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mas_UK25
Other day first game some commies were almost fuming how BD started. Here same ground, same time of start, sun shining SA are 12-0 off 5overs amd BD was 14-0 off 5overs.

People are blaming Tamim too much IMO. Because of him we got a foundation of 260-2. Too bad our middle and lower order couldn't take advantage of it.

Shaan · #10 June 3, 2017, 05:37 AM

my heart is supporting Srilanka despite ranking, they are really bowling well and their bowling has lots of varieties.

Habib · #11 June 3, 2017, 05:39 AM

Is this the same pitch we played on?

aklemalp · #12 June 3, 2017, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Habib
Is this the same pitch we played on?

Yes, this is the same pitch

aklemalp · #13 June 3, 2017, 05:42 AM

SL is very disciplined. Their bowlers are hitting the right areas.

Habib · #14 June 3, 2017, 05:43 AM

Yup, despite not having any express bowler, they have kept SA in check with their impeccable line and length.

Habib · #15 June 3, 2017, 05:45 AM

Kepler Wessels is saying this pitch is a bit tacky. Truth or biased opinion?

aklemalp · #16 June 3, 2017, 05:45 AM

Those practice pitches just before the boundary line are within the spirit of the game.

aklemalp · #17 June 3, 2017, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Habib
Kepler Wessels is saying this pitch is a bit tacky. Truth or biased opinion?

Yes, there's moisture in it...will eventually be a good batting wicket sometime in the second innings.

aklemalp · #18 June 3, 2017, 05:48 AM

I'm behind SL in this one...but then again my boy Kagiso is playing for SA...

I'm clearly hoping for a good game.

Habib · #19 June 3, 2017, 05:53 AM

Oh no Malinga what have you done.

simon · #20 June 3, 2017, 05:53 AM

SL is my ex
SA is my present

So supporting SA not for ranking

Mas_UK25 · #21 June 3, 2017, 07:01 AM

SL attack is lot more potent that BD tbh. BD ATTACK was probably the best in asia under Heath!

Habib · #22 June 3, 2017, 07:16 AM

De Villiers gone. Are we going to see another middle order collapse for the third time in this tourney?

nsuRocks · #23 June 3, 2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Habib
Yup, despite not having any express bowler, they have kept SA in check with their impeccable line and length.

Saw Pradeep touching 145km regularly. never saw a Bangladeshi touch 145km yet.

mufi_02 · #24 June 3, 2017, 08:45 AM

So SA scored like 90 in the last 10 with 7 wickets in hand. Poor finish like us

nsuRocks · #25 June 3, 2017, 08:53 AM

Lets see what Rabada does. But SL have a real chance if they can form a good partnership in the beginning