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[johnnyw]

Was it just me or was de kocks keeping brutal definitely towards the last few overs? Havnt seen him keep much but the byes he let through was criminal

[Gerry SA]

Steyn has looked slow (compared to previously) for a while now unfortunately. It's a shame because he was a world class bowler when bowling in the low to mid 90's. He's slowing down to become a mid to high 80's man now so simply won't be the force

Steyn's carrying a few issues but it doesn't help when Philander's injured(overweight) all the time. Steyn should retire from ODIs/T20s. de Lange/Rabada/Morris can play the short forms.

[Gerry SA]

Was it just me or was de kocks keeping brutal definitely towards the last few overs? Havnt seen him keep much but the byes he let through was criminal

His keeping isn't even as good as ABs

[ProCricketer1982]

His keeping isn't even as good as ABs

surely you'd rather not break AB though by making him keep wicket?? he's 31 with a broken body, he couldn't do it

[Gerry SA]

surely you'd rather not break AB though by making him keep wicket?? he's 31 with a broken body, he couldn't do it

Well no I don't want AB getting injured, but van Wyk should've been the wk ahead of QdK

[ProCricketer1982]

Well no I don't want AB getting injured, but van Wyk should've been the wk ahead of QdK

You loved de cock a week or so ago?

[jamesisapayne]

You loved de cock a week or so ago?

And quinton too if I remember (guffaw guffaw)

[Gerry SA]

You loved de cock a week or so ago?

QdK is a fantastic young player but it was clear he was in no form after he hurt his ankle. He should've been benched for the best of the team.

[joeylough]

still a fantastic game and one that highlights the WC. Best of all my Bet for New Zealand to win is still on!

[Gerry SA]

So the second semi final is later tonight/morning.

I've decided to call it 'Repeat or Revenge'. India ended Australia's 12 year reign as World Champions in 2011. Now it's Australia change to end India's reign.

Australia are 6-0 is World Cup semi finals.

Australia's only team decision will be Hazlewood's accuracy or Cummins pace. India will stick with the same XI.

Could be the losing captains final ODI.

[JB]

Wish I had a day off tomorrow so I could stay up and watch it! If it's half as good a game as the NZ SA semi it'll be worth staying up for

[i12breakfree]

Wish I had a day off tomorrow so I could stay up and watch it! If it's half as good a game as the NZ SA semi it'll be worth staying up for

I have sent out of office for tomorrow 
After staying all up tonight cannot go to work. Match starts 11:30 pm for us in USA - florida

[csnew]

Why would they not prepare a Australian wicket? (IE one suited to them). I think it's just accepted that there are so many indians in the different countries now that virtually any game involving India is filled up with their fans.

Looks like it's going to be a typical Sydney wicket with spin. Bit hard to prepare a fast bouncy wicket with them using the same wicket as the SL vs SA game.

Think it will be the first time in Aus that a crowd will be 70% Indian. So not something the Aussies would have experienced at home.

Saying that, india have a poor record at the SCG

[tim2000s]

Looking interesting. We won't know how good this score is until we see the Indian innings. With 310 or so to get, and Starc and Johnson having a go, this could really turn into squeaky bum time for both sides...

[Jenko]

Not sure we have enough here, hope we do. Regular wickets have cost us