2nd Match, Group A - Warriors v Wayamba @ Port Elizabeth

[surendar]

It's time to discuss!

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[riz7khan12]

my prediction is that the warriors will come out on top, although mahela will probably play a sachin like innings at the top.

cant wait to see Boje & Ntini back in action.

 

[aussie1st]

Should be a good match to see how the lesser known players go. Warriors will have the home ground advantage but Wayamba have quite a few internationals.

 

[TumTum]

Wayamba picked 3 spinners, bad move IMO.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

actually, why have both teams waaaaay over-loaded their bowling?

botha at 6 is hardly that reassuring and boucher isn't the greatest wicketkeeping-batsman in the world.

the first 5 are crucial in both innings, they both need their openers to make inroads.

 

[Chewie]

Theron bowling very well so far! Removed the two most dangerous players in Wayamba

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

yeah

:/

 

[venom2011]

Botha usually bats in the top 6 for Warriors. He has been decent in recent years.

Warriors' seam attack is top notch in SA conditions

 

[Chewie]

Why has Theron's name been changed to Rusty in Cricinfo? I know that's his nickname but still...

 

[LongLegs?]

The commentators have no idea who Kulatunga is, it seems. Pretty sure he made waves in SL domestic cricket in the T20 format, was the best batsman in the tournament, and many wanted him to be picked in the World T20 squad. But, his age was an issue. Pretty good batsman though, and solid knock today. Kushal Perera also looks like a good talent - only 20 too.

Theron and Botha impressive for the Warriors. Loved the dismissal of Mahela.

153 is slightly above the average first innings score on this pitch. Competitive, but I think Warriors should chase that down.

 

[Chewie]

Kulatunga did play some T20Is though. First SL batsman to score a T20 century.

I think the Warriors should be able to chase it down too. The impact of the spinners will be the key

 

[khalek]

Wayamba need to make sure they get the most dot balls out of Prince

 

[aussie1st]

Warriors sure do have a long batting lineup with Boje listed at 8, probably need it with Botha at 6.

 

[LongLegs?]

Kulatunga did play some T20Is though. First SL batsman to score a T20 century.

Yeah, but that was like 2 matches in the Canada Cup iirc. Nothing substantial.

Colin Ingram's wicket has given Wayamba a chance here. Although, he threw it away, no need for that shot. Looked very good in his stay at the wicket.

And just as I'm typing this, Boucher goes big! Warriors should win this now.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

lost it in the first over really. their top 3 should have been on way more than 50 after 9 overs but that's what you're looking at if you lose wickets too early with a short batting line up.