Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]
South Africa managed to score 300+ in the end. South Africa set a target of 305 runs. Considering the pitch, this is a big score. South Africa scored 108 runs in the last 10 overs. Matthew Breetzke scored 150 runs from 148 balls. Wiaan Mulder scored 64 runs from 60 balls. Since South Africa have set a target of 300+, it is expected that the match will be very competitive if the South African bowlers can bowl with control.
South Africa has been able to provide a big target. The way South Africa started their innings, I thought South Africa's innings would stop within 250. But in the end South Africa was able to collect 304 runs. Opener Matthew Breetzke batted very responsibly. He was able to play a very necessary innings of 150 runs.
New Zealand's batting order is strong. New Zealand has collected 61 runs in 13 overs. However, New Zealand lost the important wicket of Will Young. Will Young could only collect 19 runs from 31 balls. Both teams have a chance to win. If South Africa's bowlers can do well, South Africa will win.