2022 T20 World Cup thread

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We're now just over a fortnight out from the qualifying round, and team news is ever changing around the teams in the tournament.

Unfortunately today Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the tournament (and a while after) with a back injury. Big blow to India that one, and a World Cup with no Archer/Bumrah (arguably the two best t20 fast bowlers in the world) is a huge shame

[KP_fan]

7 balls to go. can Ind get 10 more without SKY now

[alfie]

Two in the over for Parnell ! And it's Yadav gone now...terrific knock for 68

But even 140 looking unlikely now.

[Duty281]

Timely over from Parnell, just as it looked that India would threaten 150.

[alfie]

Timely over from Parnell, just as it looked that India would threaten 150.

3/15 off his four ! Brilliant effort , eh ?

[alfie]

Barely crossing 130 after that run out ...this last couple of overs have been disastrous for India.

So just 134 for SA to win. They'll fancy that .

[KP_fan]

134 to win
SA should win...would be disappointed of India do not make them fight

[Duty281]

Well another good fightback with the bat from India, this time led by a sublime effort from Yadav in highly-testing conditions after being 49/5, but those last two overs have pulled it back into South Africa's favour.

133 is probably 10-15 light so South Africa are favourites, but it's not impossible to defend and India are going to need to maximise the wickets they take in the PowerPlay to try and expose the lengthy tail.

The bowling of Ngidi, Nortje and Rabada was a joy to watch, yet Parnell has arguably stole the headlines with his late efforts.

[Pal Joey]

Yeah, well below what we'd expect but SA will need to respect that chase. It could be tricky if India bowl and field well and SA lose early wickets and put themselves under pressure... but on a normal day you'd still rather be in SA's position. Think India were about 30-40 below par but against that bowling; 150-160 runs would have been a pretty decent score.

[alfie]

Good start for Arshdeep and India...

Couple more early and this could be a different story.

[Pal Joey]

Worth a review. Looked like it straightened up. Height OK?

[Mind the windows Tino.]

Good start for Arshdeep and India...

Couple more early and this could be a different story.

Swinging round corners, this lad.

The 2 dangerous lefties gone.

[KP_fan]

WTF was Arshdeep not wanting that review for

[Duty281]

Game wide open again, Arshdeep with two wickets in three balls and taking full advantage of the swing on offer.

Jasprit who?

[alfie]

Oh...great review ! I thought that might have been outside on impact but no... Stone dead and SA under huge pressure already.

[Guest]

Singh looks a decent bowler

[Duty281]

Don't think Bavuma needed to take risks such as that (or the top-edged six earlier). He and Markram were steering their side through the most dangerous phase of the innings, RRR wasn't a concern at all, but now Bavuma's chucked it away and India are (narrowly) back ahead in the contest.

Poor stuff. Miller's in very early and he hasn't batted much in recent weeks.

[alfie]

Hmm. Some of their bowlers can handle a bat ; but you wouldn't say SA bat really deep... So this partnership is very important now. We know how dangerous Miller can be : but if India can pick him up I reckon they're right on top.

[KP_fan]

Ppandya is the only one bowling South africans length
Shami has looked most threatening to me

Ashwin should bowl some seam up stuff that he can

[Duty281]

RRR becoming a problem now. They have to attack Ashwin.

[Pal Joey]

Agree alfie. These two need to get a move on. If one or both of them get out in the next few overs then it's probably game over. Nearly 100 runs required off 66 balls. Not even India with SKY at the crease could achieve that sort of run rate for a period as long as that. It will take something special from SA and India to completely lose their shape... which I can't see happening just yet.

[alfie]

SA need a big second half. Not out of reach - t20 scoring rates can be ridiculous ; but I think they have to throw caution to the winds against Ashwin - and hope it comes off.

[Duty281]

First over after drinks - 16 from it. Pressure on India for the first time in this innings. Interesting to see Markram attacking and not just maintaining an 'anchor' role.

[alfie]

Has Kohli just "dropped the Cup " ? Well , not the cup - but possibly the match. That wicket would have been a big moment as SA accelerate...

[KP_fan]

that drop from kohli felt like a knife in the ribs
SIGH.....tleats ashwin is cauding them diffculties

shami back

[Duty281]

Kohli drops a sitter in the deep off Markram, like Nissanka yesterday. Game-changer?

Indian commentators instantly use 'the lights' as an excuse to protect their hero.

Now Rohit misses a run-out of Markram which he really should have got. All happening!

[KP_fan]

inspite of that drop catch and missed sitter of a R,O...Ind should deep breathe
they are still in drivers seat

[KP_fan]

Kohli drops a sitter in the deep off Markram, like Nissanka yesterday. Game-changer?

Indian commentators instantly use 'the lights' as an excuse to protect their hero.

Now Rohit misses a run-out of Markram which he really should have got. All happening!

Bhogle is a c**t

[alfie]

India missing chances...but Shami has been so miserly that RRR is still nearly ten. SA favourites as long as they don't lose one of these in the next couple of overs , I think.

[Duty281]

Seven overs left, but three are from Ashwin and Pandya, so I'd say SA are ahead at the moment. Over-rate a potential struggle as well.

Miller launches a six to kick off. 17 from it. Huge.

[alfie]

That was a big over ! India need something special from Arshdeep now...

[alfie]

T20 swings fast. Couple of big overs , couple of missed chances - and what was looking like a mountain for SA to climb now more resembles an easy jog to the finish...

India in desperate need of two quick wickets or this is done.

[Duty281]

Arshdeep gamble doesn't pay off. Looks like SA have got this locked in, bar a couple of quick wickets. They'll want to win this quick from here.

Odd that we've got Markram being the ultra-aggressor, while Miller is the one ticking along at just under run-a-ball.

[KP_fan]

Pandya and kohli left it for each other that catch

[alfie]

Pant gets into the WC - arguably a couple of hours too late

Bad luck for Karthik but good India have a very able replacement.

[Pal Joey]

Pandya and kohli left it for each other that catch

One needed to clearly call the other one off.
Why were they so close together anyway... the hang-time must have brought them together. Still it's a miss and not a half chance.

Markram goes now though. A clean outfield catch.

[KP_fan]

SA did not need to lose that wicket at this time
they needed to with discretion take the game home

[alfie]

That wicket might be a little too late...but you never know. Stubbs has to get a start. SA need Miller to see this through now...

[KP_fan]

Ind need one 4 or 5 run over and a wicket to bring game back to par

[alfie]

Ashwin has to bowl one more over. When does he bowl it ?

[Pal Joey]

Rahul doing his best to dislocate a shoulder...

[Duty281]

Ashwin getting the 18th. SA presumably aiming big for this over, but that may lead to a wicket or two...?

[alfie]

Ashwin to bowl the 18th...

This'll settle it.

[Duty281]

Ha, Miller starts with a six, so that could be game, set and match. What an innings this has been for Miller, every bit as match-winning as Markram.

[alfie]

And it just about has...can get 'em in singles now.

Suppose they had to gamble anyway.

[alfie]

Gets his wicket but the damage has been done.

[Duty281]

Harsh call against Stubbs, I was 'not out' in real time, but umpire's call goes the way of Ashwin.

Don't choke it, South Africa!

[alfie]

Stubbs didn't need to play that shot. Won't matter though as Miller collects a boundary from Shami...

[Duty281]

50 for Miller. Fantastic innings to carry his country through.

[KP_fan]

ashwin took a wicket but gamble could have held back
and now no slips?

[alfie]

Parnell just needs to put bat on ball. India have to bring the field in...

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