Look at India batting history. They mostly did pretty good against spinners and medium pacers but when it comes to 85+mph bowling then most of them struggles. Therefore, India match against SA will be a tough task for India in the presence of bowling battery of Ntini, Morkle and Nel and supported by the accuracy and experience of Pollock. Only weakest link in SA bowling for INdia will be remaining 4 overs which so far Morkle (mf), philander and smith shared.
Especially if there is anything in pitch then it will be easy sailing for SA.
However, financial interest may change things, since SA is almost comfirmed in semi final (unless they lose with a big margin against India then run rate may help India and NZ). As we all know that after SA, India is the team with huge support in SA. If both India and SA make it to semi final then chances are high that both semi finals will attract big crowd of both team supporter. And for that reason ICC as well SA cricket board may like to see India in semi final. In this greed in mind, SA may try some odd combinations on a flat track which may help India win.
i doubt SA going to go with odd combinations with a possibility of them being eliminated if they lose by a big margin. They know India is going to try to come hard at them, they will give it their best to win and move on in the tournament.
If it was SA guaranteed a spot, then there might be a possibility (probably small) of some big players being rested.
i doubt SA going to go with odd combinations with a possibility of them being eliminated if they lose by a big margin. They know India is going to try to come hard at them, they will give it their best to win and move on in the tournament.
If it was SA guaranteed a spot, then there might be a possibility (probably small) of some big players being rested.
This is the only chance for RSA to win a world tittle :p they will go all out. India will be on high confidence level as well. It will be a clash to watch.
This is the only chance for RSA to win a world tittle :p they will go all out. India will be on high confidence level as well. It will be a clash to watch.
If history is anything to go by, India usually creates an anti-climax out of such crucial matches.
Recently, India came from behind to make it 3-3 against England in the ODI series. The last match at Lords was billed as a high-voltage clash. Instead, India capitulated meekly in the last match.
I hope India-SA match tomorrow would be different.
I also hope they retain Joginder Sharma and not bring back the ultra-generous *jaali-*allrounder Agarkar.
If history is anything to go by, India usually creates an anti-climax out of such crucial matches.
Recently, India came from behind to make it 3-3 against England in the ODI series. The last match at Lords was billed as a high-voltage clash. Instead, India capitulated meekly in the last match.
I hope India-SA match tomorrow would be different.
I also hope they retain Joginder Sharma and not bring back the ultra-generous *jaali-*allrounder Agarkar.
Ultra generous Agarkar will do everything right but when it matters then he will give away as many runs as the opposition needs to change the match outcome.
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