So the chokers did yet again what they are best at--CHOKE !Frankly I am not surprised at their loss to the unpredictable Pakistani side. The big wins against WI and Ireland must have lulled into complacency and given them a false sense of security. The result would not have been different if only SA had chased against WI too as they invariably wilt under pressure of scoreboard given that they don't plan their chase. In this match itself they seem to have underestimated the Pak bowling and the top order were batting as if they would finish the match in 25 overs! No partnership, no strike rotation…just go bang,bang packing the side with 7 batters and a bowler short ! And neither the bowling seem to have any firepower! Actually it appears to be a one man army although ABD claims his team is still good enough to win the WC and there lies the problem that instead of planning one match at a time they are too worried about the end putting themselves under pressure. Now coming to Pak it was brilliant Pace attack coupled with surprise inclusion of regular WK Sarfraz Ahmd which did the trick. Pak team management certainly owes an explanation to the all round clamor in Pakistan for SA’s his inclusion right from the beginning. Is Pak dangerous and how far they can go ? Considering their fragile batting India and Aus are the two sides Pak will find it difficult to beat still.
Re: THE ETERNAL CHOKERS !
by wcpak on Mar 08, 2015 08:06 PM
Sir,once in a way please try to post just two sentences so that others can read and respond.
AB and Duminy - part time ballers gave away 77 runs in 9 overs. AB should resist he temptation of trying to prove himself a allrounder when he is not.
IF They do sort out their problem then I guess they will crash out even at the Quarter final stage. At the moment it looks the other group will get three teams in the semis. My semi final line up : India , NZ, Aus, Sri lanka
Re: Re: he he he he
by Venkat Raman on Mar 08, 2015 11:51 AM
Yep Thats True. SA shd have batted first and ABD shd have shown his batting skills rather than showing it while chasing. Again SA proved that they are bad chasers and CHOKERS.
Surely SA were not keen on winning! There was no determination to stay at the wicket and wickets were thrown away. SA can finish third and meet SL ( who may finish 2nd ) rather than Australia ( who may finish 3rd ).
