Watching the Cricket?
Mar 25th 2015, 8:58 am
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Duminy cost South Africa the game. Had he left that catch to his team mate, Elliott is out - and highly unlikely Southee and Vettori would have seen them over. It would have been a complete choke had that happened, given their position - but not on the same wave length as the Americas cup choke.
It was a shame that rain interrupted the game. I'd have fancied them to chase down whatever score the South Africans posted. They probably would have got around 350 given the way they were batting. The wet ball wasn't helping them, Steyn wasn't 100% fit and the Des Walker look-a-like guaranteed you a boundary from at least one ball in his over
They have to hope now Australia beat India as the Indians will fancy smacking them round for a 400+ total if they bat first. Australia in the final as the hosts in their own backyard will be a lot more nervous than the current holders of the cup
But lastly, to Kiwi media - please watch the 1999 Semi Final between Australia and South Africa at Edgbaston. Then come back and tell me that you still think your match last night was the best world cup match ever.
It was a shame that rain interrupted the game. I'd have fancied them to chase down whatever score the South Africans posted. They probably would have got around 350 given the way they were batting. The wet ball wasn't helping them, Steyn wasn't 100% fit and the Des Walker look-a-like guaranteed you a boundary from at least one ball in his over
They have to hope now Australia beat India as the Indians will fancy smacking them round for a 400+ total if they bat first. Australia in the final as the hosts in their own backyard will be a lot more nervous than the current holders of the cup
But lastly, to Kiwi media - please watch the 1999 Semi Final between Australia and South Africa at Edgbaston. Then come back and tell me that you still think your match last night was the best world cup match ever.
Mar 25th 2015, 11:28 am
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Australia and New Zealand will play the World Cup final - Glenn McGrath
Australia and New Zealand will play the World Cup final - Glenn McGrath | SBS Your Language
Australia and New Zealand will play the World Cup final - Glenn McGrath | SBS Your Language
Mar 25th 2015, 2:58 pm
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Glenn McGrath tweeted as early as Feb 28
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ยท Feb 28
Looking forward to todays match between @CricketAus and @BLACKCAPS I think this is the 2 teams who will meet in the final. #CWC15
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ยท Feb 28
Looking forward to todays match between @CricketAus and @BLACKCAPS I think this is the 2 teams who will meet in the final. #CWC15
Great Cricketer and even greater Visionary
Mar 25th 2015, 6:41 pm
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Aussie great Matthew Hayden says massive MCG boundaries will expose Black Caps
Aussie great Matthew Hayden says massive MCG boundaries will expose Black Caps | Stuff.co.nz
Aussie great Matthew Hayden says massive MCG boundaries will expose Black Caps | Stuff.co.nz
Mar 25th 2015, 10:29 pm
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[That was in response to my post that said "I couldn't watch the whole game last night because of the time difference between NZ and the Caribbean".]
Oh dear. And here I was thinking I'd gotten away with it! Actually, we've lived here since 1978, which means I pretty much have to be a West Indies supporter - hence my interest in the World Cup. Nobody to cheer for, now, but I usually take the side of the underdog in a fight, so "Go Kiwis!"
Oh dear. And here I was thinking I'd gotten away with it! Actually, we've lived here since 1978, which means I pretty much have to be a West Indies supporter - hence my interest in the World Cup. Nobody to cheer for, now, but I usually take the side of the underdog in a fight, so "Go Kiwis!"
Mar 26th 2015, 12:58 am
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Mar 26th 2015, 1:09 am
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Love the fact they're all under-estimating India. A side that has far better spin bowlers than the Aussies who will love playing on the Sydney wicket
Pre-world cup results don't matter. For crying out loud even England beat the Indians in Australia.
I sense an Indian victory today, not what the Blackcaps want.
Mar 26th 2015, 3:53 am
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Mar 26th 2015, 8:27 am
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If India can keep wickets in hand I think 329 even at the SCG is getable.
Mar 26th 2015, 9:33 am
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One hour on and it aint looking too good for the Indians now with 4 down, it's really need a miracle from Dhoni now.
Mar 26th 2015, 11:43 am
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So...Australia!
Can New Zealand ascend the summit of 50 over cricket?
Can New Zealand ascend the summit of 50 over cricket?
Mar 29th 2015, 3:27 am
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Kiwis opt to bat first 
. Given the last encounter I think both teams will want to bat out their overs out.
. Given the last encounter I think both teams will want to bat out their overs out.
Mar 29th 2015, 4:01 am
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Before the match, I was thinking that Australia had the edge in batting prowess. Now with McCullum gone in the first over, Oz should win it in a canter.
Mar 29th 2015, 10:12 am
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Easy for Australia. Classic bottling at the last from New Zealand
A minutes silence to all those traitors to the crown that chose NZ over England. Hahaha haha haha haha! !!!!!! Enjoy this moment when you don't renew your British passport when you become NZ citizens. Well you best never have a British passport again!
Oh I wish to celebrate round Rangiora tonight!
A minutes silence to all those traitors to the crown that chose NZ over England. Hahaha haha haha haha! !!!!!! Enjoy this moment when you don't renew your British passport when you become NZ citizens. Well you best never have a British passport again!
Oh I wish to celebrate round Rangiora tonight!
Mar 29th 2015, 6:17 pm
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Easy for Australia. Classic bottling at the last from New Zealand
A minutes silence to all those traitors to the crown that chose NZ over England. Hahaha haha haha haha! !!!!!! Enjoy this moment when you don't renew your British passport when you become NZ citizens. Well you best never have a British passport again!
Oh I wish to celebrate round Rangiora tonight!
A minutes silence to all those traitors to the crown that chose NZ over England. Hahaha haha haha haha! !!!!!! Enjoy this moment when you don't renew your British passport when you become NZ citizens. Well you best never have a British passport again!
Oh I wish to celebrate round Rangiora tonight!
If you emigrate to NZ or Aus you have already chosen them over England.
Last edited by BEVS; Apr 1st 2015 at 5:44 am. Reason: Wee snip of wee un-necessary personal comment. Ta!