The All New World Cup 2023 Thread.

[mikesiva]

South Africa 212 all out

Miller 101
Klaasen 47

Starc 3-34
Cummins 3-51

[Durhamfootman]

Aus are very sensibly taking DLS out of the equation

98-2 after 13 overs..........they'll have this wrapped up in no time

[Durhamfootman]

I was going to say that Aus will win with 20 overs to spare, but with Smith and Labu at the crease that might end up being with 5 overs to spare

I wonder if they considered promoting Maxwell to maintain the pace, because with these two at the crease there's a reasonable chance that they'll bat DLS back into contention. There may be no chance of more rain, of course... I wouldn't know

[sussexpob]

Aussie openers have completely taken the RR out the equation, which is now pretty important, as another wicket here is putting the match back into question.

Just as I say that Maxwell may be dismissed here...but no, not hit it

[sussexpob]

Well Maxwell didnt hit that one either, but the ball hit the stumps.... Australia in all kinds of trouble now with another quick wicket.

[Gingerfinch]

Steady Steve will see them home.

[Durhamfootman]

inching towards victory

Smithy the inch worm. Only needing 3 an over from here, but they're only going at that anyway.

India won't be scared by this

[Gingerfinch]

A reverse game of 99

Smith gone

[Arthur Crabtree]

Aussies choking?

[Durhamfootman]

From a SA perspective, it’s the hope that kills you

[Durhamfootman]

No Jansen bowling?

[Durhamfootman]

Inglis gone. Australia falling over this very short finish line

[Arthur Crabtree]

Cummins will get them there in three deliveries.

[Durhamfootman]

2 an over required, which is just as well because that’s all they can mange

[Arthur Crabtree]

Only need 18. How hard can it be?