South Africa in Australia

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Jolldo87;307827 said:
He's a fantastic Twenty20 bowler. Fairly good in the one dayers as well.
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My opinion exactly. I wouldn't give him a bowl, or an extended bowl, in the longer form of the game though.

I agree with Kram, both Gilly and Warney were great in the box. They both know their cricket.

The 5 offies idea would be great to see I reckon, I think it'd be a constant battle. 6's off one bowler, dot balls from the other. Problem is it would get boring quickly. I'd love to see it though.


Also before last night I forgot how weird Botha bowls.
 
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I am happy witht he signs I have seen from South Africa in the t 20s.

I have ansoultely no doubt that they can win this odi series and I have never been prouder to support them. :)
 
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Lookiing forward to seeing Wayne Parnell debut for the saffers.

He was the leading wicket taker in the under 19 wc last year.

Also think having Amla at the top is a good idea.

I desperatley hope De Villiers is fit.
 
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Good and bad news for the Vics today, Siddle is injured again this time stress fractures, not allowed to bowl at all for 2 weeks, Harris called into the ODI squad which explains his non selection tonight

In better news though, Clarke is not guaranteed to be fit for the ODI series so Warner is sticking around with the squad, if he lasts more than Friday nights game then he wont play the T20 on Sat :D

On tonights match, SA made multiple changes which include McKenzie in for AB, Aussie unchanged

SA playing a test like innings 0/5 off 1.3 overs
 
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grapedo;309388 said:
I am happy witht he signs I have seen from South Africa in the t 20s.

I have ansoultely no doubt that they can win this odi series and I have never been prouder to support them. :)
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They bowled well last night and in the field they look good but besides that they haven't been too good. Their batting, especially without Smith, is a problem.
 
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I'd be very surprised if South Africa won more the one of the ODI's.

Other than Duminy no one looked like making runs. They will have to improve a fair bit if they're going to challenge us in the series.
 
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Jolldo87;309456 said:
I'd be very surprised if South Africa won more the one of the ODI's.

Other than Duminy no one looked like making runs. They will have to improve a fair bit if they're going to challenge us in the series.
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True but you have to remember that it is a 20 20.

In an odi there is more time to bat and form partnerships and if Duminy keeps going the way he is all he needs is some support from Amla, De Villiers and perhaps a big hitting lower order player like Albie Morkel or Mark Boucher and I think they will post some very good totals to bowl too.
 
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I think comparing a side's 20 20 form to its odi prospects is pretty rich.

If that was the way things worked Zimababwe would be a better odi team than Australia as they beat them at the 20 20 world cup. :p
 
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eddiesmith;309562 said:
But if using one off matches then Bangladesh must also be better than Australia :D
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Yeah well Zimbabwe have only played one 20 20 against Australia so I am going off that sorry as there are not too many other options.
 
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Biggie;308907 said:
157 isnt enough I wouldve thought....
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Looks alright atm, although not sure if the Aussies are interested in winning or getting time in the middle for Ponting and Hussey
 
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grapedo;309534 said:
I think comparing a side's 20 20 form to its odi prospects is pretty rich.

If that was the way things worked Zimababwe would be a better odi team than Australia as they beat them at the 20 20 world cup. :p
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All i said was South Africa have to improve their performances to challenge Australia. And that's clearly true.

Australia convincingly beat South Africa in two Twenty20 games and that form must count for something. Our ODI team is only going to be better with the inclusions of Symonds and Clarke.
 
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Jolldo87;309879 said:
All i said was South Africa have to improve their performances to challenge Australia. And that's clearly true.

Australia convincingly beat South Africa in two Twenty20 games and that form must count for something. Our ODI team is only going to be better with the inclusions of Symonds and Clarke.
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Well we will see what happens hey Jolldo.
 
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I am happy witht he signs I have seen from South Africa in the t 20s.

I have ansoultely no doubt that they can win this odi series and I have never been prouder to support them. :)
 
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grapedo;309388 said:
I am happy witht he signs I have seen from South Africa in the t 20s.

I have ansoultely no doubt that they can win this odi series and I have never been prouder to support them. :)
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They bowled well last night and in the field they look good but besides that they haven't been too good. Their batting, especially without Smith, is a problem.
 
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Biggie;310355 said:
Excellent news.

Dont apologise.

It just strengthens then Australian side even moreso. @|
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I know it is excellent news because then they have no excuse when they lose. :p
 
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