KM
I’m afraid I just blue myself
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Absolutely ridiculous decision.
That game was over had the right decision been given.They've spoilt the buggering game.
I think that's exactly what the umpire did. It took a few views to be sure, Williams had already gone but if he'd held on then that surely would've been overturned.Did the umpire think 'he's back in the hutch, feck it'?
Yup.. What an idiot..It was always out once Williams walked off. Once you've crossed the line, you can't come back.
If teams are level on points does it go on Head-to-head or NRR?
How biased is that Irish guy in the Sky studio? Needs a reality check.
Very true. AB himself didn't cover himself in any glory today IMO.Why don't teams take their time and bat sensibly? It's all about swinging the bat these days.
Some of South Africa's dismissals were completely unnecessary. They had 47 overs to chase 230 odd and to get bowled out in 33 overs with 30 runs left is completely unforgivable.
Classic example was Steyn. He's a bowler. With AB at the other end did he really have to swing his bat. Why not hold up one end. Brainless stuff.
Why don't teams take their time and bat sensibly? It's all about swinging the bat these days.
Some of South Africa's dismissals were completely unnecessary. They had 47 overs to chase 230 odd and to get bowled out in 33 overs with 30 runs left is completely unforgivable.
Classic example was Steyn. He's a bowler. With AB at the other end did he really have to swing his bat. Why not hold up one end. Brainless stuff.
Him going all out is understandable, but exposing his bowlers was stupid. He should have farmed the strike and protected them. And let's be honest, he scored 77 but it was far from convincing, unlike his previous innings.AB was clearly worried about being stranded at one end. If he had not gone into attacking mode, SA would have been all out for 170 with AB not out at one end.
Problem for SA is that none of their bowlers are reliable batsmen. Philander would have been useful in this sort of situation.
Him going all out is understandable, but exposing his bowlers was stupid. He should have farmed the strike and protected them. And let's be honest, he scored 77 but it was far from convincing, unlike his previous innings.