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[AB de Royse777]

With the sudden increase of suspected coronavirus cases in india, I doubt this tournament will happen. In just two day more than 6 new cases have been detected. Till yesterday it was two.

Source - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-india-live-news-updates-3-covid-19-cases-from-delhi-hyderabad-jaipur-tested-positive/liveblog/74450246.cms

Did they found any vaccine yet for this virus? It's been a long time it started.
It's too risky now traveling internationally and the fear is strong. If this does not turn as disaster then may be we will see the series. The boards should be well aware about this.

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

[Pffrt]

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

True that it will be one sided match but don't forget that South Africa is leading the 3 matches ODI series (1-0) and the win was a big one for them (SA won by 74 runs). If they can manage to win the series they will be very confidence and have a great fight against India too.

[JSRAW]

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

True that it will be one sided match but don't forget that South Africa is leading the 3 matches ODI series (1-0) and the win was a big one for them (SA won by 74 runs). If they can manage to win the series they will be very confidence and have a great fight against India too.

Rohit and Virat not playing so it should be good contest.

@pakhitheboss i doubt that but if it happens then its okay too, good for players as some of them can use rest before the IPL.

[Indymoney]

With the sudden increase of suspected coronavirus cases in india, I doubt this tournament will happen. In just two day more than 6 new cases have been detected. Till yesterday it was two.

Source - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-india-live-news-updates-3-covid-19-cases-from-delhi-hyderabad-jaipur-tested-positive/liveblog/74450246.cms

Did they found any vaccine yet for this virus? It's been a long time it started.
It's too risky now traveling internationally and the fear is strong. If this does not turn as disaster then may be we will see the series. The boards should be well aware about this.

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

WHO working with few countries about any Vaccine and they already announces this is not easy and going to take some time like 4 to 6 months then may be we have some good news until we have to live in fear as now after China Iran is most infected country with this virus and deaths are increasing very quickly.

[pakhitheboss]

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

True that it will be one sided match but don't forget that South Africa is leading the 3 matches ODI series (1-0) and the win was a big one for them (SA won by 74 runs). If they can manage to win the series they will be very confidence and have a great fight against India too.

Rohit and Virat not playing so it should be good content.

@pakhitheboss i doubt that but if it happens then its okay too, good for players as some of them can use rest before the IPL.

More bad news coming out from Noida. Schools will now remain shut till March 9th. March 10th is an official holiday in india, so basically till 10 th of March school will be shut. I fear South African board might cancel the tournament and this situation can also affect IPL.

Very ugly situation in the making.

[onrise]

Bangladesh ended up making 322/8. In reponse Zimb opener Kamunhukamwe fell for 51 runs and now on pitch Madhevere is on 39 and Sikandar Raza is batting on 31 runs. The task is big in front of them as they are 160/4 . They still require another 163 runs in 16.5 overs and asking rate is climbing close to 10. Only if this 2 batsman can play another 10 overs Zimbabwe might have hope that they are close to this chase.

[Vishnu.Reang]

More bad news coming out from Noida. Schools will now remain shut till March 9th. March 10th is an official holiday in india, so basically till 10 th of March school will be shut. I fear South African board might cancel the tournament and this situation can also affect IPL.

Very ugly situation in the making.

From what I have heard, only two people have tested positive in India this week. Two of the schools have closed, since the child of one of the positive cases used to study there. That said, my friends in Delhi are saying that there is no sign of a lock down and the public transport is operating as usual. If things get out of hand, then the ongoing Ranji Trophy tournament might get postponed (semi-final matches are ongoing now).

[onrise]

Outstanding match today between Zim and Bangladesh and the way Zimbabwe middle order batsman played and attacked it looked a different team all together . It was unfortunate that they ended on a losing side by just 4 runs chasing a score of 323 runs .Tiripano blistering innings helped Zimbabwe to come so close to the chase and yet just missed the win.

[eaLiTy]

Outstanding match today between Zim and Bangladesh and the way Zimbabwe middle order batsman played and attacked it looked a different team all together . It was unfortunate that they ended on a losing side by just 4 runs chasing a score of 323 runs .Tiripano blistering innings helped Zimbabwe to come so close to the chase and yet just missed the win.

I did not anticipate Zimbabwe to fight till the end, i was expecting an easy win for Sri Lanka but the Zimbabwe middle order played some outstanding innings and Mutombodzi and Tiripano took the game close with some entertaining knock but they fell short by just 4 runs. If the top order played well and gave them a good start they would have chased the total.

[chennappa121]

Outstanding match today between Zim and Bangladesh and the way Zimbabwe middle order batsman played and attacked it looked a different team all together . It was unfortunate that they ended on a losing side by just 4 runs chasing a score of 323 runs .Tiripano blistering innings helped Zimbabwe to come so close to the chase and yet just missed the win.

Yes it was really excited to see such performance from Zimbabwe because they was loss the match with only 4 runs chasing target of 323 runs I thought they can get thrilled win at end but unfortunately Zimbabwe has lost the game at end.

[7788bitcoin]

I did not anticipate Zimbabwe to fight till the end, i was expecting an easy win for Sri Lanka

I was thinking about wagging a bet on this match but the odds were too low to make and hence i opted out and now i wonder what would the odds be when it looked like Zimbabwe was trying to chase the big total, i guess it would have been crazy good valuation when the run chase was close, another reason was that the Zimbabwe players are new to me as i have not seen a single match they played .

[onrise]

Anyway, if the series indeed starts then we might see a one sided series? The current South Africa team is too weak for India.

True that it will be one sided match but don't forget that South Africa is leading the 3 matches ODI series (1-0) and the win was a big one for them (SA won by 74 runs). If they can manage to win the series they will be very confidence and have a great fight against India too.

Rohit and Virat not playing so it should be good content.

@pakhitheboss i doubt that but if it happens then its okay too, good for players as some of them can use rest before the IPL.

More bad news coming out from Noida. Schools will now remain shut till March 9th. March 10th is an official holiday in india, so basically till 10 th of March school will be shut. I fear South African board might cancel the tournament and this situation can also affect IPL.

Very ugly situation in the making.

Things presently are getting only worse as new cases is being found in the entire world and as the dates are nearing for IPL definitely it will effect it and not sure if the dates could also be postponed as next tournaments etc is already schedule . Might be few players may not come due to the rapidly rising of virus unless by Mid March things started to get much better and able to curb it .

[onrise]

2nd ODI begins between OZ vs SA . OZ winning the toss and decided to bat first . They dint started that well and have lost 3 wickets for 94 runs in 15.4 overs . Run rate is good but now they require a good partnership to build a innings so that in the end they can accelerate the scoreboard . All three wickets till now is taken by Ngidi. He is bowling really well and great to see the fast bowler causing some trouble le for the batsman to play .

[pakhitheboss]

2nd ODI begins between OZ vs SA . OZ winning the toss and decided to bat first . They dint started that well and have lost 3 wickets for 94 runs in 15.4 overs . Run rate is good but now they require a good partnership to build a innings so that in the end they can accelerate the scoreboard . All three wickets till now is taken by Ngidi. He is bowling really well and great to see the fast bowler causing some trouble le for the batsman to play .

217/4 is an achievable target for South Africa, if they play sensibly and calmly. If South Africa wins this match then they will win the series. Good balling by Lungi, he took 3 wickets for 46.

[onrise]

2nd ODI begins between OZ vs SA . OZ winning the toss and decided to bat first . They dint started that well and have lost 3 wickets for 94 runs in 15.4 overs . Run rate is good but now they require a good partnership to build a innings so that in the end they can accelerate the scoreboard . All three wickets till now is taken by Ngidi. He is bowling really well and great to see the fast bowler causing some trouble le for the batsman to play .

217/4 is an achievable target for South Africa, if they play sensibly and calmly. If South Africa wins this match then they will win the series. Good balling by Lungi, he took 3 wickets for 46.

Finch and Short both innings of 69 runs have helped OZ to score 271 runs in 50 overs . Thought he score is not that big but wickets that is going to matter for SA. If Oz can take couple of quick wickets early on then they can put the pressure on the remaining batsman . On other hand SA would want to get a good start so that they would be able to win this match as well .

[Vishnu.Reang]

I don't know what is going through the minds of Janneman Malan and Jon-Jon Smuts right now. The required run rate is almost 6 runs per over, and these guys are scoring at a rate of around 3 runs per over. And the funniest part is that the spinners are bowling right now, with leggie Adam Zampa and left-armer Ashton Agar going through the overs quickly.

[pakhitheboss]

I don't know what is going through the minds of Janneman Malan and Jon-Jon Smuts right now. The required run rate is almost 6 runs per over, and these guys are scoring at a rate of around 3 runs per over. And the funniest part is that the spinners are bowling right now, with leggie Adam Zampa and left-armer Ashton Agar going through the overs quickly.

Relax!!!
They are playing just fine they are trying to built up a partnership. Plenty of overs left nothing to worry. They only need good five overs to correct the duneate. The score is well within the reach. South Africa needs a good partnership at this stage.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Relax!!!
They are playing just fine they are trying to built up a partnership. Plenty of overs left nothing to worry. They only need good five overs to correct the duneate. The score is well within the reach. South Africa needs a good partnership at this stage.

Hmm.. perhaps you are right. Both of them tried to push up the run rate after I made my post, but Jon-Jon Smuts got out during that attempt. The Australian captain has brought in his best bowler (Pat Cummins) and he is trying hard to pick another wicket. South Africa is looking comfortable now, at 95/2 after 22 overs. The advantage is with them currently.

[onrise]

I don't know what is going through the minds of Janneman Malan and Jon-Jon Smuts right now. The required run rate is almost 6 runs per over, and these guys are scoring at a rate of around 3 runs per over. And the funniest part is that the spinners are bowling right now, with leggie Adam Zampa and left-armer Ashton Agar going through the overs quickly.

Relax!!!
They are playing just fine they are trying to built up a partnership. Plenty of overs left nothing to worry. They only need good five overs to correct the duneate. The score is well within the reach. South Africa needs a good partnership at this stage.

The match is well poised as SA needs 108 runs in 90 balls and 7 wickets in hand . Malan is batting on 70 and Klassen is on 40 and if they stay on wicket for next 5-7 overs SA will inch closer to victory and if OZ can take this 2 wickets quickly match will come in their side . It’s going to be interesting how this 2 batsman take on from here. Will one start to hit and make quick runs it will just continue to take singles and two’s.

[Indymoney]

I don't know what is going through the minds of Janneman Malan and Jon-Jon Smuts right now. The required run rate is almost 6 runs per over, and these guys are scoring at a rate of around 3 runs per over. And the funniest part is that the spinners are bowling right now, with leggie Adam Zampa and left-armer Ashton Agar going through the overs quickly.

Relax!!!
They are playing just fine they are trying to built up a partnership. Plenty of overs left nothing to worry. They only need good five overs to correct the duneate. The score is well within the reach. South Africa needs a good partnership at this stage.

The match is well poised as SA needs 108 runs in 90 balls and 7 wickets in hand . Malan is batting on 70 and Klassen is on 40 and if they stay on wicket for next 5-7 overs SA will inch closer to victory and if OZ can take this 2 wickets quickly match will come in their side . It’s going to be interesting how this 2 batsman take on from here. Will one start to hit and make quick runs it will just continue to take singles and two’s.

Well played by South Africa in start I was sure Australia will be on for 310 to 320 but batting collapes just because of Ngidi's good bowling and they restict them on some good chaseable target Malan playing his 2nd ODI complete all things for them with very good knock look like this is going to be whitewash.