Super 8: 17th Match SA v WI

[sohum]

Discussion for the Super 8 match-up between South Africa and West Indies, scheduled to start at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, June 13.

The West Indies have just scored an "upset" (if there is such a term, in Twenty20) win over India while the Proteas are yet unbeaten in this tournament, and one can say, unchallenged.

Who will conquer? Group E is wide open right now, and a win for the boys from the Carribbean can blow a hole in the hole.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Here is the preview:

Less than 18 hours after beating India, West Indies face another tough challenge.

Team news

So smooth was South Africa's execution in every aspect against England, that they are almost certain to field the same XI.

South Africa (probable) 1 Graeme Smith (capt), 2 Jacques Kallis, 3 Herschelle Gibbs, 4 AB de Villiers, 5 JP Duminy, 6 Mark Boucher (wk), 7 Albie Morkel, 8 Roelof van der Merwe, 9 Johan Botha, 10 Wayne Parnell, 11 Dale Steyn.

West Indies had chosen Lendl Simmons over Xavier Marshall against India, and that choice worked perfectly for them, with Simmons being outstanding in the field and scoring a vital 44. They're most likely to go with the same team too.

West Indies: (probable) 1 Chris Gayle (capt), 2 Andre Fletcher, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, 4 Ramnaresh Sarwan, 5 Dwayne Bravo, 6 Lendl Simmons, 7 Kieron Pollard, 8 Denesh Ramdin (wk), 9 Jerome Taylor, 10 Fidel Edwards, 11 Suleiman Benn.

Inspired West Indies look for encore | Cricket News | ICC World Twenty20 2009 | Cricinfo.com

 

[SaiSrini]

A West Indian win will complicate and toughen things a lot for India (and England). If West Indies win tomorrow, then the India-England match will become a do or die game for England (lose and they are knocked out). If India lose vs England, they will face the prospect of thumping South Africa by an unbelievable margin to get up on top of both South Africa and England on the NRR (which sounds impossible) to qualify. Although if West Indies beat SA big tomorrow, SA's run rate could come down, making the contest more interesting.

A South African win would be better tomorrow (they will confirm their place in the semis and leave the other spot fight to India, WI and England)

 

[ali_ed2001]

SAF will more than likely get a win and secure a semi-final berth tomorrow, unless of coarse Chris Gayle has something to say about it. If he doesn't perform tomorrow I cannot see Westindies winning. SAF are on top of their game right now.

 

[SaiSrini]

SAF will more than likely get a win and secure a semi-final berth tomorrow, unless of coarse Chris Gayle has something to say about it. If he doesn't perform tomorrow I cannot see Westindies winning. SAF are on top of their game right now.

Indian fans said the same thing, and Bravo and co. (without Gayle) beat us convincingly. I dont underestimate the West Indies. I think they will pose a strong threat to South Africa, although SA are favorites

 

[aussie1st]

Should be a ripper, both teams coming off convincing victories. WI have the ability to take the game to SA as long as their players keep performing in particular the bowlers. If they get that sorted then their batting will face its greatest test against the SA bowling attack.

 

[vickyrox]

GO SAFFERS!!!!
Atleast for india"s sake go kick those carribean as*

 

[sohum]

This is the time that English and Indian fans have to bank on the South African "choker" tag.

 

[King Cricket]

If West Indies wins this we'll be in trouble. So.........Go Saffas! :banana2:banana2:banana2 Smash Chris Gayle and Co!!!! :happy

 

[mdoggie]

This should be an interesting match. If we are going to win then we need to get Gayle and Bravo out early and we will be on top but they have plenty of batting so it won't be straight forward after those two. Bowling wise, West Indies don't look as threatening. Taylor never got his radar going and Bravo isn't the greatest bowler.

Here is to a South Africa win

 

[Howsie]

South Africa is batting first and both teams are unchanged. If SA make anymore then 160 I would pretty much say they have the game locked up.

 

[Howsie]

South Africa has lost there way here, the Windies are bowling pretty well too.

 

[nikhil_99]

A very good knock by Gibbs and Kallis,they are 165+ in 18 overs,they should get around 180-185

 

[barmyarmy]

What happened between Benn and Sarwan? I missed it.

 

[Howsie]

What happened between Benn and Sarwan? I missed it.

I'm not sure tbh. When Benn was bowling Sarwan was at short fine-leg and one of the batsmen hit a four and Sarwan couldn't catch up. Benn seemed to think he should of dived earlier.

But in saying that all the West Indies players look pissed, there wasn't much celebration when they took wickets.