Well, what do you say about this
Theres some strange goings on in this match for sure, what with Lara not trying to change the pace until about the 30th over, especially considering Gayles recent bowling record here.......& the 3rd power play not being taken until the 46th over
Tony Cozier on the radio on the way home was absolutely scathing & not only are WIs going to bat to stay in the competition, but surely theyre also batting for Laras job & perhaps his reputation & legacy
Boucher & Gibbs have put on 51 in the last 4 overs & with 3 overs to go, 2 with fielding restrictions, SA sit on 311-3.
They'll likely get 350 I'd think & obviously thats a mammoth total but....& it is only a but.....if you were going to tell me all of the above & say that SA had only lost 3 wickets I'd expect the score to be big enough for SA to be safe. Now I'm not saying 350 isnt massive, obviously it is....looks more like 340 actually as I type....but, particularly with what seems a shortish boundary one side, where Kallis hit his over cover 6, I wouldnt say WIs are without a chance. I dont mean its likely, far from it & everything has to go their way, but I wouldnt rule such a totally unpredictable side as the WIs out of this, although obviously theyre going to be down in that dressing room.
They have no choice but to go for it as theyre out if they lose, & certainly Gayle, Lara, Sarwan & Chanderpaul all have to contribute, particularly the openers.....ooh, 346-3 with an over left
ok, its 360 then. Still, whats another 10 runs when you need nearly 400
Well, if they do it it'll be worth watching, & the fact that SA only have the part time rubbish of Smith to take the pace off shouldnt be overlooked. I'm in for a kicking here if they go down so in for a penny:
1a:WIs @ 11.0
Betfair 2pnts
According to Cricinfo Collymores bowling his 11th over