South Africa vs New Zealand 2015 Cricket World Cup

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I know you Americans don't care about cricket but last night was simply one of the most spectacular sporting events ever!

It had everything, two teams who put everything on the line to proceed to the finals. Mind games, strategy, tactics, the weather reducing the overs to 43. A massive total to chase for the Black Caps. And heros, there were plenty of heros, for the Proteas,  AB de Villiers, Inran Tahir, Dale Steyn, and for the Black caps up stepped Brendan McCullum who smashed 59 off 26 deliveries, and Grant Elliot who brought it home when all seemed to be slipping away.

In the final over it seemed South Africa would defend their total. With two balls remaining, and six runs required, Grant Elliot slugged the ball right into the stand for six. I literally jumped for joy...

It was just such a shame that one team had to lose.

Amazing game...

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And in the final, one team shall lose...and it'll be the Kiwis ...;)

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

You reckon India will win ;)

 

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting ChungasRevenge, reply 2

You reckon India will win

Of course not, smarty-pants...the Aussies will...;)

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The Black Caps vs Proteas game was an absolute cracker with a thrilling finish... one of the best games of this World Cup.

Quoting Jafo, reply 1

And in the final, one team shall lose...and it'll be the Kiwis ..

Quoting ChungasRevenge, reply 2

You reckon India will win ;)

 

Quoting Jafo, reply 3


Quoting ChungasRevenge,
reply 2

You reckon India will win



Of course not, smarty-pants...the Aussies will...;)

 

I wouldn't be counting any chickens yet.... there's a game to go and there's no certain winner.  Given that India has bowled out more sides than any other team in the Cup, and they're completely comfortable with the conditions after being here for months, not to mention that they're in great form, you might not get the result you'd like.  A few commentators are tipping an India vs NZ final, with NZ just getting over the line

Me, well I think it'll be a NZ vs India final with India getting over the line by 6 wickets. :grin:

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Told ya so.

Comparatively a bit of a rout ...;)

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Bloody Indians... lost on purpose cos I had a bet on 'em to win. :grin:

Nah, seriously, Australia bowled very well and were the better team on the night.

Still, credit where credit is due, India accounted for themselves very well throughout the series and can hold their heads up despite the loss. They are still a young side in the process of rebuilding and I expect they will produce great things in the future.

So now we're off to Melbourne for the final.  Whatever the result, it will be a great game of cricket

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

As long as those cricket-tragic-Indians don't lynch their team for losing....

They didn't lose...we won.  There's a difference...;)

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 7

As long as those cricket-tragic-Indians don't lynch their team for losing....

Nah, those blokes 'll be heroes when they get back home, win lose or draw.  They came up against a red hot Aussie side last night and struggled against the best bowling attack in World Cricket today.  Nope, they have nothing to be ashamed of.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 7

They didn't lose...we won. There's a difference...

The difference is Oz gets to play on.....they get to go home. ;)

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

They need to get home.  The Indian team has been here for nearly 5 months, so it has been a long tour for them and I'm sure they're missing their friends, families and home[s].

So now there's just one game left, the final between New Zealand and Australia.  May the best team on the day win.

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

I am expecting great game...

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting ChungasRevenge, reply 11

I am expecting great game...

Same here.... it'll be a cracker.  Let's just hope it's not decided or influenced by poor umpiring decisions

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Run and won.

We're World Champions for the fifth time.

For the Kiwis...maybe next time...as this was just your first final.

The MCG was chocka's ....93 thousand live and squillions world wide watching...;)

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

missed it too much going on , never mind onto the next sporting event. :D

Reply #15 from Elemental Forums Top

Aussie bowling was too good...congrats