ICC WORLD CUP 2023 DISCUSSION THREAD!

[onecall123]

36 overs and SA at 205-1, De Kock makes 100 once again, he's been in great form, they should easily cross 300+. I wonder why Latham choose to bowl when even commentary guys were saying SA hasn't been good at chasing.

Unbelievable batting.
De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

[Shishir99]

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Moreover, look how shamelessly Bangladeshi batter Mehedi Hasan Miraz laughed in the post-match conference as if they had no shame. The media reporters were asking him questions about the champions trophy. Bangladesh have to be at least number eight in the point table if they want to qualify for the champions trophy next year, what if you guys cannot play champions trophy?

Mr. Shameles started laughing and says it will be bad for all of us including you media reporters. You guys won't have jobs to report and bla bla bla. Can you imagine how smaleless they are?

[libert19]

SA makes 358, Mitchell's catch was effortless.

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New Zealand vs South Africa today's match, South Africa gave New Zealand a target of 357 runs. South Africa batted brilliantly today. De Kock and Ven der Dussen both batted very well in an excellent innings today as South Africa set New Zealand a target of 357 runs. De Kock and Ven der Dussen got two centuries. De Kock got out after scoring 114 off 116 balls. Ven der Dussen gave New Zealand a big target in his impeccable performance as Ven der Dussen scored 133 off 118 balls.

[Essential10]

South Africa lost the toss and went into bat in the ODI match between South Africa vs New Zealand at the Pune Cricket Stadium. Quinton de Kock's 114 runs and Rassie van der Dussen's 133 runs set a huge target for South Africa. In the end, David Miller's impeccable batting of 53 runs from 30 balls made New Zealand the target of 358 runs. New Zealand's bowling line could not do much good against South Africa, who are in great form in this year's World Cup. Quinton de Kock is the highest run scorer in this tournament so far. In no time, New Zealand will begin their second innings chasing their target of 358 runs. The match is almost in favor of South Africa. However, New Zealand batsmen are also doing great in this tournament. Let's enjoy how the match turns out in the end.

[HelliumZ]

SA makes 358, Mitchell's catch was effortless.

Today's match completely favour for South Africa.
358 runs target very much difficult. If New Zealand fails to win today's match then the chances of New Zealand in the semi-final will decrease.

[Bureau]

358 is the target to chase for the New Zealand team. Considering their past chasing in this tournament, I don't think it would be that easy for the batters. The South African bowling attack is pretty good as of now I don't think it will be easy for them to chase those runs. If New Zealand cannot win today then they will be seriously in trouble for getting a spot in the semifinals.

The Pune pitch has always been good for batters. Considering how the South African team struggled but late on got near to 400 runs. I feel this match would be good for the New Zealand's batter. If they lose quick wickets early in the match then it won't be possible for them to win today.

[vennali]

New Zealand have scored 380 against a reputed bowling attack of Australia, can they perform once again when needed?? 357 on the board for South Africa is a very competitive total and with the bowling attack that they have, should be able to defend it most times as well. That being said, it is definitely achievable it the ball comes on to the bat nicely.

[Bd officer]

South Africa collected 357 runs losing 4 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock helped South Africa score a lot of runs. South Africa finished very well especially David Miller batted very well scoring 53 off 30 balls. Trent Boult bowled very well from the start. New Zealand will have to bat at a target of 358 runs. Against Australia, New Zealand scored 383 against a target of 388 and lost by just 5 runs. If New Zealand's batting line can improve in today's match, then today's match will be competitive. But the target of 358 runs is enough target for ODI format. Chasing 398 runs is difficult for any team to win. I see South Africa's chances of winning today.

[JSRAW]

These guys keep scoring big totals just for fun, one can understand if some team sets a mammoth target once in a while but this South African team keeps doing the same thing and in doing so, making a mockery of the opposition bowlers when they bat first. How do you stop this outfit? I guess no one has any answers so far.

Big task for Kiwis and for obvious reasons, Afg-SL-Pak fans must be rooting for SA tonight.

[libert19]

SA makes 358, Mitchell's catch was effortless.

Today's match completely favour for South Africa.
358 runs target very much difficult. If New Zealand fails to win today's match then the chances of New Zealand in the semi-final will decrease.

NZ still got chances, in NZ's last game, Aussies made 388 and NZ lost by 6 runs.

The Pune pitch has always been good for batters. Considering how the South African team struggled but late on got near to 400 runs. I feel this match would be good for the New Zealand's batter. If they lose quick wickets early in the match then it won't be possible for them to win today.

If SA can get Ravindra and Mitchell's wickets early then NZ ship may sink.

[HelliumZ]

In the beginning, New Zealand is under great pressure, so it is becoming difficult for New Zealand to win by targeting 358 runs. If the runs had come in the opening partnership, New Zealand would have had a chance to win. But according to Jensen, New Zealand are under a lot of pressure. Will it be possible for New Zealand to overcome this pressure?

[Littlemini]

South Africa got off to a great start after losing the toss and batting first. Opener D Kock A Babu Ma. But South Africa hit in the ninth over.  He had to return after scoring a personal 24 runs with a catch by Darrell Mitchell off Trent Boult. De Kock then managed the blow with Rassie von der Dusen. A great performance can be seen in the double century of the two. If South Africa saw a great performance in their seventh match, the world would. They collected 357 runs for 4 wickets in 50 overs. New Zealand has already entered the field with the bat. They collected 20 runs and 1 wicket in 5 overs. New Zealand must show good performance to play the target of 358 runs given by South Africa.

[eaLiTy]

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De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

This innings against South Africa is one of the best innings he played even though he scored 3 other centuries in this world Cup as the wicket was not that easy to bat initially and Quinton de Kock played an incredible innings and batting first South Africa always score runs.

It will be a difficult chase for New Zealand and they need to built partnerships and take the match close without loosing much wickets to pose any challenge as they already lost 2 wickets.

[laurenB7742]

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De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

This innings against South Africa is one of the best innings he played even though he scored 3 other centuries in this world Cup as the wicket was not that easy to bat initially and Quinton de Kock played an incredible innings and batting first South Africa always score runs.

It will be a difficult chase for New Zealand and they need to built partnerships and take the match close without loosing much wickets to pose any challenge as they already lost 2 wickets.

New Zealand have already lost three of their wickets. And I would say this match is impossible for New Zealand to win at the moment.

South Africa set a huge target of 358 runs. Batting well in the second innings is a bit difficult on this pitch. Still, the target is huge. If the top order could have done well, New Zealand would have won the match. I also thought the match might be competitive. But the South African bowlers are bowling very well. At the end of 12 overs, New Zealand collected 57 runs after defeating three batsmen of the top order. They need 301 runs in 38 overs. New Zealand's batsmen have to collect an average of 8 runs per over.

[Marvell1]

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De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

This innings against South Africa is one of the best innings he played even though he scored 3 other centuries in this world Cup as the wicket was not that easy to bat initially and Quinton de Kock played an incredible innings and batting first South Africa always score runs.
It will be a difficult chase for New Zealand and they need to built partnerships and take the match close without loosing much wickets to pose any challenge as they already lost 2 wickets.

New Zealand have already lost three of their wickets. And I would say this match is impossible for New Zealand to win at the moment.

South Africa set a huge target of 358 runs. Batting well in the second innings is a bit difficult on this pitch. Still, the target is huge. If the top order could have done well, New Zealand would have won the match. I also thought the match might be competitive. But the South African bowlers are bowling very well. At the end of 12 overs, New Zealand collected 57 runs after defeating three batsmen of the top order. They need 301 runs in 38 overs. New Zealand's batsmen have to collect an average of 8 runs per over.

New Zealand stumbled at the beginning of the innings. They lost their first wicket for just 8 runs. However, the team lost the wicket of Rachin Ravindra for 45 runs and the wicket of Will Young for 56 runs. New Zealand lost three top order batsmen within 11 overs. And now their batting is very slow.

New Zealand collected only 67 runs in 15 overs. But I would say New Zealand still has a chance of winning if they don't lose wickets. New Zealand's middle order is also quite strong. At the end of 15 overs, South Africa's collection was 61 runs with the loss of 1 wicket. If Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham both score centuries, the match might become a competitive one.

[laurenB7742]

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De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

This innings against South Africa is one of the best innings he played even though he scored 3 other centuries in this world Cup as the wicket was not that easy to bat initially and Quinton de Kock played an incredible innings and batting first South Africa always score runs.
It will be a difficult chase for New Zealand and they need to built partnerships and take the match close without loosing much wickets to pose any challenge as they already lost 2 wickets.

New Zealand have already lost three of their wickets. And I would say this match is impossible for New Zealand to win at the moment.

South Africa set a huge target of 358 runs. Batting well in the second innings is a bit difficult on this pitch. Still, the target is huge. If the top order could have done well, New Zealand would have won the match. I also thought the match might be competitive. But the South African bowlers are bowling very well. At the end of 12 overs, New Zealand collected 57 runs after defeating three batsmen of the top order. They need 301 runs in 38 overs. New Zealand's batsmen have to collect an average of 8 runs per over.

New Zealand stumbled at the beginning of the innings. They lost their first wicket for just 8 runs. However, the team lost the wicket of Rachin Ravindra for 45 runs and the wicket of Will Young for 56 runs. New Zealand lost three top order batsmen within 11 overs. And now their batting is very slow.

New Zealand collected only 67 runs in 15 overs. But I would say New Zealand still has a chance of winning if they don't lose wickets. New Zealand's middle order is also quite strong. At the end of 15 overs, South Africa's collection was 61 runs with the loss of 1 wicket. If Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham both score centuries, the match might become a competitive one.

As I said that it is impossible for New Zealand to win this match, it is going to be true. None of the batsmen in the squad can bat responsibly. Every batsman's performance was poor. They lost 6 batsmen to collect 100 runs. After Australia set a target of 389 runs in the last match, New Zealand batted brilliantly. 383 runs scored by New Zealand. And so I thought today's match would also be very competitive. But the match was completely one-sided by the South African bowlers. Losing 6 wickets in 24 overs, New Zealand collected only 106 runs. It is not possible for New Zealand to collect 252 runs in 26 overs.

[BitcoinsGreat]

36 overs and SA at 205-1, De Kock makes 100 once again, he's been in great form, they should easily cross 300+. I wonder why Latham choose to bowl when even commentary guys were saying SA hasn't been good at chasing.

Unbelievable batting.
De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

Quinton de Kock hit a century in today’s match. In the previous matches, he hit sixes again and again and that’s why he lost his wicket early but today he played calmly and he later started to do powerplay but he played very well and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a century and he also started late to do powerplay but he played better than Quinton de Kock.

David Miller also performed well but he was out early because he was under pressure. But the bowlers of South Africa also perform very well, they are also doing a great job for their team. The winning chances of South Africa are very high and therefore odds for them are low with the bookies.

[jasonjm]

36 overs and SA at 205-1, De Kock makes 100 once again, he's been in great form, they should easily cross 300+. I wonder why Latham choose to bowl when even commentary guys were saying SA hasn't been good at chasing.

Unbelievable batting.
De Kock is consistently scoring centuries, and he's just hit his 4th hundred in this World Cup. He's been the standout player of the tournament. What a fantastic way to say farewell to your last World Cup. He's having a dream run in his final ODI tournament and is heading into retirement with a bang. South Africa has already crossed 300 runs in the 46th over. Dussen and Miller are at the crease, hitting the ball to all around of the field.

Quinton de Kock hit a century in today’s match. In the previous matches, he hit sixes again and again and that’s why he lost his wicket early but today he played calmly and he later started to do powerplay but he played very well and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a century and he also started late to do powerplay but he played better than Quinton de Kock.

David Miller also performed well but he was out early because he was under pressure. But the bowlers of South Africa also perform very well, they are also doing a great job for their team. The winning chances of South Africa are very high and therefore odds for them are low with the bookies.

South Africa has almost won the match. New Zealand is 119/8 after 28 overs. Not a very good performance by the New Zealand batters; they were exceptional against Australia, but today, they looked sluggish. I think they should try to play as many overs as they can to improve their net run rate. They still have plenty of overs left, so they should try to score more runs. South Africa bowled brilliantly to restrict the strong New Zealand side to this low score.

Quinton de Kock is in the form of his life; he already hit 4 centuries in this World Cup, and I think he will break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs scored in a single edition of the World Cup.

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As I said that it is impossible for New Zealand to win this match, it is going to be true. None of the batsmen in the squad can bat responsibly. Every batsman's performance was poor. They lost 6 batsmen to collect 100 runs. After Australia set a target of 389 runs in the last match, New Zealand batted brilliantly. 383 runs scored by New Zealand. And so I thought today's match would also be very competitive. But the match was completely one-sided by the South African bowlers. Losing 6 wickets in 24 overs, New Zealand collected only 106 runs. It is not possible for New Zealand to collect 252 runs in 26 overs.

The current score of New Zealand is 130 and they have only two more wicket to go.  There lose their eight wickets already,  and they need more to 220 plus Run for winning from 20 overs.  So there is no chance of winning New Zealand in this match. Even then I think they will not be able to touch 150 Runs.
However, South Africa has performed exceptionally well today from both their batting and bowling sides. The New Zealand team is going to lose by a huge margin in this match