Semi Final 1: Pakistan vs South Africa

[sami ullah khan]

My heart says Pakistan but my mind says South Africa. I may have multiple organ failure due this match lols. Anyways Pakistan have a lethal bowling attack. They have to bat first and post over 160 to win. If South Africa Bat first and score over 130 Pakistan's fragile batting will not be able to sustain the pressure of SA's dynamic bowling and brilliant fielding. For the time being I will Pray . Come on boys bring some good news home

[aussie1st]

SA batting of late has been a bit below par with scores of 130ish. If they do that again, Pakistan are in with a real shot of causing an upset if Afridi and Razzaq have one of those days.

I would say both teams bowling will deliver so I expect another low scoring affair of around 140.

[five]

i thing this will be tight match if pakistan scores 140 runs i thing pakistan will win the match

[Insomniac]

Assuming Pakistan remain unchanged:

Umar Gul 4 overs for 20
Aamer 3 overs for 20
Abdul Razzaq 4 overs for 30
Afridi 4 overs for 25
Ajmal 4 overs for 22
Malik / Fawad 1 over for 10

^^ Plan to limit SA to 127

And that is a little realistic going on previous games... now if Umar Gul or Ajmal or Afridi has another amazing spell and gives away only 10 runs in their 4 overs then well, we're easily on top.

I don't think Pakistan need to worry about their bowling - its the batting. If Pakistan can bat first and score 150, the game is ours for the taking.

[Hmarka]

Originally Posted by zMario

Assuming Pakistan remain unchanged:

Umar Gul 4 overs for 20
Aamer 3 overs for 20
Abdul Razzaq 4 overs for 30
Afridi 4 overs for 25
Ajmal 4 overs for 22
Malik / Fawad 1 over for 10

^^ Plan to limit SA to 127

And that is a little realistic going on previous games... now if Umar Gul or Ajmal or Afridi has another amazing spell and gives away only 10 runs in their 4 overs then well, we're easily on top.

I don't think Pakistan need to worry about their bowling - its the batting. If Pakistan can bat first and score 150, the game is ours for the taking.

if SA bat first they win, they will easily post over 150 and PAK batting will choke besides maybe 1 guy

[send2yaari]

Match will be a cracker,form favors SA buy stats favor Pakistan because the almost every time went into the finals when they qualify for semis.
Present situation Pakistan is very strong then SA in their bowling department,batting is still need improvement.If Pakistan batting hopefully will not stumbled then Pakistan will be the favorite for sure.

[Arunava]

I wanted this, it would have been nightmare, if it was Sri Lanka instead of Pakistan. I'll take Pakistan anyday
Sorry to say but Bye Bye Pakistan

[sami ullah khan]

^I think we should be careful when bragging before a match. Some English fans bragged about their team's destined win against netherland and we all know what happened from then on. Look before you leap pal

[Howsie]

I hope Pakistan win otherwise we are going to get a total IPL love-in if South Africa win.

[Insomniac]

Originally Posted by Hmarkas

if SA bat first they win, they will easily post over 150 and PAK batting will choke besides maybe 1 guy

I doubt we'll be choking anytime soon with a middle order of Younus, Malik, Misbah, and Fawad Alam. Hmm...

[King Cricket]

Hmm...it will be a great match. And I want Pakistan to win. If they win this, and then go on to win the Cup- then at least the Cup will remain in the sub-continent. And that will be a good thing. Though you can never under estimate the Saffas, now that India is out, they are the favorities to win this tournament. Arguably the strongest T-20 team right now. My mind says South Africa, but my heart says Pakistan.

[ali_ed2001]

Originally Posted by zMario

I doubt we'll be choking anytime soon with a middle order of Younus, Malik, Misbah, and Fawad Alam. Hmm...

Out of those 4 only Younis is in form, so I won't be surprised if they choke.

[Ojasvi99]

surely, South Africa will win.

[send2yaari]

Originally Posted by Ojasvi99

surely, South Africa will win.

There is nothing sure in cricket mate

[stefan]

If both teams play to their potential SA will win. We are stronger side but this is a semi final and once of matches are different. Hopefully the boys will be up for it.