Srilanka vs SA post match discussion.

[vvvslaxman]

How do you think the strategies of each team will pan out. Only strategy that SA deep down would focus on is how not to choke in the critical moments As far as Lungans are concerned they will primarily focus on strategies. Weaknesses, strengths, vulnerabilities against specific bowlers.. stuffs like that. That is how they surprise teams in every ICC tournament. WI has better bowling unit, WI has better strike bowler. But when it comes to strategies Lungans trump most teams. This is where SA has to focus on nothing else. They have to systematically target certain bowlers and upset their game plan. If there is one team you don't want to catch cold feet against that would be Srilungans. They will be all over you with their "alleba alleba" . Let us face it. Malinga is not anywhere close how he was 8 years back where he almost pulled off a miraculous win against SA. Herath might probably be their biggest threat. THis is where their lefties have to step up. Everyone else is ordinary bowlers. From lungan's perspective they just need to get rid of AMla and ABDV. They have resources and strategies to pressurize the others. I would say 55-45 in favor of SL taking SA's traditional stage fright in the ICC tournaments into account.

[vvvslaxman]

move this thread to cricket talk.. :) chitchat mods

[sandeep]

If SL doesn't get deKocked, they should win.

[Austin 3:!6]

Supporting SA. Badly want them to win the world cup if not India. Too good a team to have a barren cupboard. Do it for #ABDV, #Steyn

[Laaloo]

Please no SL I even root for pakis over them. Such a boring and dull team

[adi B]

Sl are the favorites and most are picking them over saf but I think this time saf will play out of their skins and win their first wc KO on Wednesday.steyn will step up and morkel will come good (as always)

[flamy]

Very simple for SA. Get Sanga and Jaya. Dilshan will definitely give chances. Target Malinga. Cut their bowling head off.

[satishg]

If it is not a bone dry pitch like the one that SriLanka got against Australia then i think South Africa will win this.

[vvvslaxman]

We have to provide tips to SA players about "how not to choke " on twitter :cantstop:

[coffee_rules]

I am rooting for SL. They might take care of SA and NZ. We have to worry about Aus only.

[Yoda-esque]

SA falters in their tactics bigtime. ABDV shouldn't even think about bowling. Steyn,Morkel,Philander and Tahir should be selected with Duminy as the fifth bowler given spells of 2 overs at opportune times. If SL bat first, they will score around 270 and then unless theres an ABDV special,SA are practically toast. If SA bat first, I expect them to win, no matter what. 60-40 to SA. Personally, I think SA will win .

[Zero_Unit]

rooting for the lankans. sanga the man

[cricketfan28]

sl will get washed away .. bye bye sanga

[Cricket_Hacker]

Last ODI for Sanga Jaya

[Roshanrocks]

SA will choke. Only the almighty n ABDV can save em

[bowl_out]

SA should bat first to win... Score 280+, and get Sanga and Jaya early...

[govinda]

sa should win:pray:

[adi B]

the sydney pitch looked lively in the eng-afg match,the ball did move and zipped through.hopefully the conditions are overcast

[CricketWise]

The biggest challenge that the South African team will face, apart from the SCG pitch and the 11 Lankan Lions off course, is their ability to handle the pressure that comes with knock out matches. They are known to crumble under an iota of stress; they are known to choke when under the pump. The Quarter Finals of 2011, when they succumbed to a spirited New Zealand side will be fresh in their minds as will be the Klusener-Donald run out from the 1999 edition or the D/L gaffe by Shaun Pollock in the 2003 World Cup. I have reviewed the game in Detail. Read the full Match Review: Sri Lanka to Collide With South Africa in Sydney as the CWC15 Quarter Finals get Underway!

[vipin]

Whoever bats first wins.