[Cricket] 1st ODI South Africa v England

[Titanic]

Roots captaincy during the test series was very good, but I’m not entirely sure what on Earth he is doing here, strange field placings allowing easy 1&2’s and bowling himself again, chucking down pies!

He's probably doing what he is told to by Eoin Morgan

 

[Titanic]

SA 76-1(16 overs, RR4.75)

de Kock standing firm (43 from 51 balls)

CJ into the attack...

 

[The Wizard]

He's probably doing what he is told to by Eoin Morgan

Oops Stuck in the test cricket world.

 

[CHAPPERS]

I'm relatively surprised Jordan keeps getting selected for the 50 over game.

 

[Titanic]

I'm relatively surprised Jordan keeps getting selected for the 50 over game.

He hasn't played one since 2016. It is quite a remarkable come back.

 

[Titanic]

50 for the magnificent de Kock (61 balls, 4 fours)

SA 100-1 (20 overs)

159 from 30 overs.

 

[The Wizard]

Well this is going well isn’t it. De Kock is really standing up to be counted.

 

[Titanic]

Morgan turns to Joe Denly... man of the moment?

 

[Titanic]

That was a half-tracker... and de Kock smashed it.

England need a couple of wickets SOON or this is gone.

114-1 (22 overs, RR 5.18)

145 from 28 overs, RRR 5.17

 

[Titanic]

Temba Bavuma 50* (53 balls, 4 fours)

A quality innings.

 

[The Wizard]

Easy singles everywhere, can’t help but feel this one has gone. Surely we need to try something different at this point? Aggressive fields or short balls at least try something rather than sleep walking to a loss.

 

[BensGrandad]

It looks like the record run chase for victory is going to be broken due to our poor bowling.

This just shows how poor we are when Stokes doent play.

 

[CHAPPERS]

It looks like the record run chase for victory is going to be broken due to our poor bowling.

This just shows how poor we are when Stokes doent play.

Buttler also rested from this series remember.

 

[Titanic]

It looks like the record run chase for victory is going to be broken due to our poor bowling.

This just shows how poor we are when Stokes doent play.

While I agree with you about Ben Stokes and his influence on the game...

I know you love a statistic...

Last 10 ODI innings:

Ben Stokes 465
Jonny Bairstow 519

 

[BensGrandad]

You have overlooked his contribution bowling and fielding.

 

[Titanic]

150 partnership for de Kock and Bavuma

 

[Titanic]

You have overlooked his contribution bowling and fielding.

Indeed... 5 wickets for 234 runs, and 1 catch.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

It looks like the record run chase for victory is going to be broken due to our poor bowling.

This just shows how poor we are when Stokes doent play.

and Archer, and Wood.

 

[Titanic]

Quinton de Kock 101* (106 balls, 10 fours, 1 six)

A magnificent captain's innings... and looks like he is leading SA to an historic victory.

 

[crodonilson]

Absolutely abysmal performance from England, normal service has been resumed.