[Cricket] ICC CWC: England v South Africa at The Oval

[Ernest]

I thought we were meant to be the favourites ? Even I know this isn’t a good start

 

[Steve in Japan]

I think the South African bowlers have done a number on us, especially in the last 10 overs or so. Impressive.

 

[Albion_Dave]

I think the South African bowlers have done a number on us, especially in the last 10 overs or so. Impressive.

TBF the South African attack is 1 of the best in the competition even without Steyn.

 

[studio150]

Stokes gone 300-8 one over left

 

[Titanic]

England 311-8 (50 overs)

Below par, will have to bowl exceptionally well to win this one.

 

[Triggaaar]

As the old cricket adage goes - you never know what is a good score until both teams have had a bat.

Your old adage is shit.

 

[Eeyore]

Your old adage is shit.

It's not. Unless it's a flat top. Not the usual Oval road this.

 

[Titanic]

It would be great if Archer whipped de Kock out early. That would give us half a chance.

 

[Ex-Staffs Gull]

I reckon slow balls and forcing the batsman to play to the long boundary. This is not a road and 311 is not too bad.

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[Is it PotG?]

Sensible bowling will cover this total.

 

[Eeyore]

Archer reminds me of a slightly tighter Joel Garnerin in his delivery. Hopefully he'll be as effective. Garner was, for me, the best one day bowler.

 

[Mellotron]

Like the look of Archer (from the evidence of ONE over).

 

[Munkfish]

Has Kev the Ape just made it onto BBC text comments.

 

[jakarta]

Graeme Smith: Hees hut him in the grull...

Translation please?

 

[Mellotron]

90mph bouncer in the face. FUN.

 

[jakarta]

90mph bouncer in the face. FUN.

Ah, always useful to have it in English.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Your old adage is shit.

Ok mate

 

[Taybha]

Imagine that cricket ball coming at your face at 93mph, you have 0.47 seconds to react! Duck and cover never sounded so good

 

[Titanic]

JOFRA STRIKES!!!

Pace and bounce... good catch by Root

36-1 (7.4 overs)

 

[Triggaaar]

Is Amla allowed to return?