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Title: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 18, 2011, 02:01:37 PM: After England managed to overcome The Windies in yet another thrilling game, am I the only person who thinks we might be heading for a big anti climax tomorrow. I wouldnt be at all suprised if South Africa take the foot right off the gas and roll over against Bangladesh ensuring that England go out of the tournament. Dont forget we have already beaten them and must be seen as a potential threat despite our erratic form so far. What do you think ?
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: mdl_1979 on March 18, 2011, 02:03:58 PM: That wouldn't ensure England went out of the tournament. For England to go out would require both Bangladesh to beat South Africa, and West Indies to beat India. If one of those doesn't happen then England are in the QFs.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: Buzz on March 18, 2011, 02:07:01 PM: I think the SA's may take the foot off the gas, but I still think they will have enough. Certain players may get rested, but they will want to build momentum and losing isn't good for that.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 18, 2011, 02:15:49 PM: Ye of course I was forgetting The Windies also have to beat India, and they looked totally dejected after losing to England. However I still think The Saffas might just take it as a stroll in the park.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: Perkins17 on March 18, 2011, 02:23:47 PM: Well they will want to win every game as they want to get rid of the tag of chokers
they will rest players but I think they will still win very convincingly
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 18, 2011, 02:28:44 PM: I hope you`re right. I still think they will choke on the big one.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 08:25:03 AM: Ok ok I`m sorry for even suggesting The Saffas might throw this game. Fair play to them. I`m still thinking they will choke when it matters though.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: petehosk on March 19, 2011, 08:27:07 AM: Looks as though we are through to quarters! Not definite but the fat lady is warming her voice up!
But whether we get any further is unlikely!!
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: 100 not out on March 19, 2011, 08:34:28 AM: i reckon she's gargling now.

would be suprised if BD get more than 150
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 08:38:44 AM: The way we are playing it would be no suprise if we got murdered in the quarter finals whoever we play. But by the same token we could even go on to win the thing. We are so inconsistant and have been involved in all the best matches.
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Post by: pacman75cricket on March 19, 2011, 08:45:08 AM: Sure looks like we are going through, hopefully england turn up at least they will be used to playing pressure cricket
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 08:50:12 AM: And most of that pressure is brought on by ourselves.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: pacman75cricket on March 19, 2011, 08:57:19 AM: All part of the masterplan ;)
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: petehosk on March 19, 2011, 08:57:51 AM: And she's warming up her voice and doing the la-la-la scales!

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/fatlady01.jpg)

But to be fair are def not rolling over!!
In fact they tend to play better when there in no pressure on them.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: Mr Cricket on March 19, 2011, 08:59:20 AM: when you see a team as poor as this youve gotta wonder how they have test status ahead of ireland.

the fact the england lost to them does not bode well! but we seem to bring it for the big teams, a good sign
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: Tumo on March 19, 2011, 09:03:36 AM: Quote from: Mr Cricket on March 19, 2011, 08:59:20 AM
when you see a team as poor as this youve gotta wonder how they have test status ahead of ireland.

the fact the england lost to them does not bode well! but we seem to bring it for the big teams, a good sign
Agreed, we didn't turn up against Bang + Ireland, and made hard work of Netherlands. However, look at who else we beat, and the situations in which we did: SA+WI, where the games were really tight, and we drew to India, with a run chase that barely any of us thought they'd get anywhere near!
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 09:05:56 AM: Yes I reckon England could be in for one or two more nailbiters yet.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: pacman75cricket on March 19, 2011, 09:33:49 AM: Shes on stage ready to sing
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 09:40:02 AM: Nah mate she can rest her tonsils for a bitlonger.
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Post by: 19reading87 on March 19, 2011, 09:55:17 AM: They've done us a job today...
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Post by: PM7 on March 19, 2011, 10:07:08 AM: and will do a few more teams on the way ....great depth...... they could definately win it!
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: petehosk on March 19, 2011, 10:12:37 AM: Out of all the teams, I would like to see SA win this competition!
England do not really 'deserve' to win it. And the Aussies have had more than their fair share!
I know that SA have choked in the past, but I feel they have the strongest all-round team from batters, bowlers and fielders. And strength in depth! Good luck to 'em!
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 19, 2011, 10:19:08 AM: The back up bowlers look good as well. I still think they are prone to choke.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: roco on March 19, 2011, 10:21:18 AM: They look a little too good as they have all bases covered
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: pacman75cricket on March 19, 2011, 10:21:18 AM: Will be interesting to see how teams play now its knockout
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: Mr Cricket on March 25, 2011, 05:30:43 PM: ch, ch, choke!
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: sweetfeet1 on March 25, 2011, 05:57:54 PM: I rest my case.
Title: Re: Will South Africa roll over ?
Post by: awp on March 26, 2011, 05:48:40 AM: gee.........who woulda thought........ I expected them to choke if they came up against us (Aust) but last night........ they really do suck.

good luck to the remaining teams, all would be worthy winners. I would like to see england win but suspect one of the sub-continental teams will capitalise at home.