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[libert19]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

[Nothingtodo]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

[Rabata]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

It was unfortunate for South Africa that they lost the match by just 50 runs. If their batsmen had stayed on the wicket for a little longer, it would not have been difficult to win this match. Chasing New Zealand's target of 362, South Africa's victory was naturally difficult but not impossible. they performed quite well in the beginning. The problem was that the batsmen kept losing their wickets quickly.

Temba Bavuma lost his wicket at a time when he was planning to play a big innings, the same situation happened in the case of Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram lost his wicket just when he was starting to show some hope. Due to which the South African team was knocked out of the match. When the match went completely out of control due to the quick loss of wickets, David Miller played a very aggressive game. If any player could have taken the responsibility of a good partnership with him, they could have had a big chance in the match but they could not do that.

[Nothingtodo]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

It was unfortunate for South Africa that they lost the match by just 50 runs. If their batsmen had stayed on the wicket for a little longer, it would not have been difficult to win this match. Chasing New Zealand's target of 362, South Africa's victory was naturally difficult but not impossible. they performed quite well in the beginning. The problem was that the batsmen kept losing their wickets quickly.

Temba Bavuma lost his wicket at a time when he was planning to play a big innings, the same situation happened in the case of Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram lost his wicket just when he was starting to show some hope. Due to which the South African team was knocked out of the match. When the match went completely out of control due to the quick loss of wickets, David Miller played a very aggressive game. If any player could have taken the responsibility of a good partnership with him, they could have had a big chance in the match but they could not do that.

Bavuma, as captain, wanted to bat with a lot of responsibility in tomorrow's match but unfortunately, he got out at the very moment he planned to play an aggressive batting game. He batted patiently as captain, but unfortunately, the middle-order batsmen's performance after his dismissal was not at all favorable, due to which no one could last long with David Miller. If someone else could have batted like David Miller at the opposite end, South Africa might have won.

[Bitcoinsummoner]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

I still can't accept that South Africa lost. It's really hard to accept that South Africa will lose by scoring this few runs. Because in the past few days, I have seen South Africa meet bigger targets than this. David Miller is an aggressive tiger; if this tiger had been given two more overs, he would have taken South Africa to the brink of victory. Anyway, no middle-order batsman could have kept up with David Miller. David Miller has no responsibility here. The middle-order batsmen are completely responsible for losing this match.

Now the question is, can New Zealand snatch the trophy from a formidable team like India?

[Haunebu]

Sucks to see South Africa go down yet again in a major ICC tournament. I feel it will take a miracle for them to win a big ICC trophy now despite possessing some of the best players to ever play this beautiful sport.

Anyway, coming to the final, both India and NZ seem equally matched which is why I placed my bet on the Kiwis thanks to the greater value from their odds. Excited!

[noormcs5]

Congratulations to the New Zealand team for getting the right results for their hard work, finally the hopes of the New Zealand fans have been fulfilled. The New Zealand team has reached the final match safely, in this match the New Zealand team is performing well in both batting and bowling.
The excitement that was seen among the New Zealand team players in today's game was the best, Williamson and Ravindra, these two batsmen, played the most role in the victory of the New Zealand team. Because the two batsmen of the New Zealand team performed well, they scored centuries, this is a very challenging thing to see.

New Zealand still have to make their team better, as in the semi-final they reached up to 350+ as the pitch condition was good for batting and their two played gave such a good lead to the New Zealand in the start, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, but I still think at a stage when Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson both lost their wicket, New Zealand had a quite downfall and struggling stage there but thankfully their power hitters and several middle order players save the game somehow and made 362. Now next time they will play in Dubai, that is a bit tricky pitch and I hope they will give same performance. New Zealand just needs to make their middle order more powerful, that is it.

[Rabata]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

It was unfortunate for South Africa that they lost the match by just 50 runs. If their batsmen had stayed on the wicket for a little longer, it would not have been difficult to win this match. Chasing New Zealand's target of 362, South Africa's victory was naturally difficult but not impossible. they performed quite well in the beginning. The problem was that the batsmen kept losing their wickets quickly.

Temba Bavuma lost his wicket at a time when he was planning to play a big innings, the same situation happened in the case of Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram lost his wicket just when he was starting to show some hope. Due to which the South African team was knocked out of the match. When the match went completely out of control due to the quick loss of wickets, David Miller played a very aggressive game. If any player could have taken the responsibility of a good partnership with him, they could have had a big chance in the match but they could not do that.

Bavuma, as captain, wanted to bat with a lot of responsibility in tomorrow's match but unfortunately, he got out at the very moment he planned to play an aggressive batting game. He batted patiently as captain, but unfortunately, the middle-order batsmen's performance after his dismissal was not at all favorable, due to which no one could last long with David Miller. If someone else could have batted like David Miller at the opposite end, South Africa might have won.

Many expected Bavuma to chase 362 runs in the match. If he could have built a big partnership, then this match would not have been much of a problem. But in yesterday's match, the South African batsmen could not do anything. I did not expect much from David Miller but he survived till the end and reduced the big gap. If there were 24-ball left, then maybe he could have won through him. Two players in the New Zealand team were able to score two centuries, due to which the run rate increased at a rapid rate in the match. But nothing like that was seen in the Africa team. The team lost in the final of the last T20 World Cup and their dream of reaching the final of the Champions Trophy was also lost. They failed to grab the final spot due to their haphazard behavior in the last period.

[As-Soon-As]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

The last partnership was built on David Miller and with him was Rabada, the partnership of these two survived in the last minute. But the South African team players were lazy in the beginning, because you see if these three players Mulder, Markram and Klaasen could have performed well naturally, then of course the South African team would not have lost by 50 runs.
 It is because of their few mistakes and laziness that the South African team lost by such a big margin in this match, they should have performed aggressively from the beginning. As proven by Devid Miller.

[Out of mind]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen both scored good runs in the opening innings and played fairly well. Heinrich Klaasen's batting was poor. If he had batted well in the match, South Africa would have had a good chance of winning. South Africa's batsmen played like fools at times and lost by 50 runs. David Miller batted with excitement at the last minute and scored a century. SA had a good chance of winning but could not capitalize.

[Jewan420]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen both scored good runs in the opening innings and played fairly well. Heinrich Klaasen's batting was poor. If he had batted well in the match, South Africa would have had a good chance of winning. South Africa's batsmen played like fools at times and lost by 50 runs. David Miller batted with excitement at the last minute and scored a century. SA had a good chance of winning but could not capitalize.

At the end of the day, winning and losing is part of the game. I don't want to make a fuss about it. South Africa may have dominated the early matches of the tournament, but they are not at all suited for the big matches. They are more likely to lose in the big matches. If you watch cricket, you can explain South Africa's big matches. They end up losing. As they showed in the final match of the last T20 World Cup. There was a stage in the match where they had the highest chance of winning, but in the end they lost the match by 7 runs. I would never agree to bet on South Africa in the semi-final or the final match.

[N.O]

A high scoring match in the second semifinals. With Century by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson from New Zealand. They made a strong start. Made 362 in 50 overs.
South Africa chasing a huge target, started decent, with David Miller's century, reached a good total but still short by 50 runs.
Now New Zealand would meet India in the finals. Even though India had previously beaten New Zealand in group stage, the difference was not a huge one and New Zealand showed today what they are capable of.

South Africa lost by 50 runs in yesterday's match, where New Zealand set a target of 363 runs for South Africa, which was the highest score in the previous Champions Trophy. Chasing a target of 363, South Africa started well but some South African players wasted several balls while defending, which later put pressure on the South African batsmen. South Africa lost this match because no one could support David Miller towards the end. If David Miller had been dropped early on, South Africa would have had a chance of winning. South Africa's David Miller batted briskly in T20 style, scoring a century off 67 balls, but South Africa lost the match.

The best bowing performance in the New Zelay team was by Mitchell Santner bowled  10 over conceded 43 runs and took 3 wickets. New Zealand set a record total runs for 362 and won the match. South Africa chased a record total runs for 312 and lost the match. New Zealand won game by 50 runs. The semi final match between New Zealand and South was played at Gaddafi Stadium. New Zealand won the toss and elected to batting first. New Zealand is a strong team and wining the match next they play match with India and previous India won game. I hope they will play better in the next match. The best batting performance in the New Zealand team was by Rachin Ravindra scored 108 runs and 101 balls hitting 13 fours and 1 sixs. Congratulations to New Zealand for their upcoming matches.

[noormcs5]

New Zealand won the toss and elected to batting first. New Zealand is a strong team and wining the match next they play match with India and previous India won game. I hope they will play better in the next match. The best batting performance in the New Zealand team was by Rachin Ravindra scored 108 runs and 101 balls hitting 13 fours and 1 sixs. Congratulations to New Zealand for their upcoming matches.

No doubt New Zealand is in the best of form, but still the Indian team is going to win this Champions Trophy. They have made a hat trick while playing the final games, played the 2023 WC final, lost it, but in 2024 they beat South Africa in the final and won it. After that, this time they are also on the final and set to face New Zealand. If we check their head-to-head in the one-day games, then since 2023, New Zealand cannot win even a single match against India in ODIs. In this Champions Trophy, India continues their streak of winning so far, and can they make it one more time?

[Nalain420]

Congratulations to the New Zealand team for getting the right results for their hard work, finally the hopes of the New Zealand fans have been fulfilled. The New Zealand team has reached the final match safely, in this match the New Zealand team is performing well in both batting and bowling.
The excitement that was seen among the New Zealand team players in today's game was the best, Williamson and Ravindra, these two batsmen, played the most role in the victory of the New Zealand team. Because the two batsmen of the New Zealand team performed well, they scored centuries, this is a very challenging thing to see.

New Zealand still have to make their team better, as in the semi-final they reached up to 350+ as the pitch condition was good for batting and their two played gave such a good lead to the New Zealand in the start, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, but I still think at a stage when Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson both lost their wicket, New Zealand had a quite downfall and struggling stage there but thankfully their power hitters and several middle order players save the game somehow and made 362. Now next time they will play in Dubai, that is a bit tricky pitch and I hope they will give same performance. New Zealand just needs to make their middle order more powerful, that is it.

New Zealand will work hard because they know that India is a very strong and well perform team so New Zealand will have to play their strongest and smartest.  The target was quite big and good compared to South Africa batsmen scored only 312 runs which was very low if they played at a faster pace I would have hoped they could have won the match.  New Zealand will play well in the final match but they may also weaken due to pressure due to which India can win this trophy.  If this trophy is won by New Zealand it will be very disappointing for India's performance so India will win this match with a lot of hard work and good performance.  India will also play with full effort and good performance and the match will try hard to weak New Zealand but New Zealand will also play strong which is a big battle.

[Compromise me]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

After South Africa's 8-wicket loss, it looked like South Africa might be all out before 230 runs, but David Miller was so aggressive that he was defeated by just 50 runs and managed to reduce the margin of defeat considerably. But it is very sad that if someone could have supported David Miller and made some contribution, the margin of defeat could have been reduced a lot.

But I think, his century always go waste for the team. He always made century when his team lost the match and that is the reason he is not legendary player. We saw him in the last World Cup when he was at the crease in the last over. He could not be winner of the match and he always play for himself,not for the country. I think that kind of players are the reason, SA could not win any ICC tournament. They need match winners who will play for the team but Indian team has players who always play for the team .Virat Kohli is a player of big match and I think he will make century in final match and if he will make century in final match, team will be winner at the end. New Zealand team should prepare well for the final because final will not be easy for them.

[ZAINmalik75]

No doubt New Zealand is in the best of form, but still the Indian team is going to win this Champions Trophy. They have made a hat trick while playing the final games, played the 2023 WC final, lost it, but in 2024 they beat South Africa in the final and won it. After that, this time they are also on the final and set to face New Zealand. If we check their head-to-head in the one-day games, then since 2023, New Zealand cannot win even a single match against India in ODIs. In this Champions Trophy, India continues their streak of winning so far, and can they make it one more time?

I think current situation favor indian team due to undefeated run from start of the tournament, morever familiar condition (I mean four consecutive matches at same venue) can make things a bit easy for them to execute thier plans. But new Zealand has potential spinners and compared to any other team it will be second time for them at that venue, so thugs will be reachable for them to create difficulties for his opponent. No doubt stats vice black caps are behind indian team, but here situation can be different as it's final and they will try every possible plan to divert results in thier favor, because it will be first ever icc trophy for them after 2000.

[HelliumZ]

I slept after SA being 6 down. But, checking scorecard today, and seeing they lost by relatively low margin of 50 runs despite chasing a formidable total, that makes me wonder if in the middle overs they could have done better without going into shell.

Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen both scored good runs in the opening innings and played fairly well. Heinrich Klaasen's batting was poor. If he had batted well in the match, South Africa would have had a good chance of winning. South Africa's batsmen played like fools at times and lost by 50 runs. David Miller batted with excitement at the last minute and scored a century. SA had a good chance of winning but could not capitalize.

South Africa's batting was good for everyone that day, but Bavuma batted too slowly. Since the target was 363 runs, he batted too slowly as captain, which put pressure on the next batsmen. 56 off 71 balls was important but if that run had been 71 off 56 balls it would have been a good score against the 363 in that semi-final. However, getting out at the very moment when Bavuma was playing well and decided to play big shots created another bad situation for South Africa. However, if David Miller had not played aggressive batting towards the end, the margin of defeat would have been even greater.

[hafiztalha]

Congratulations to the New Zealand team for getting the right results for their hard work, finally the hopes of the New Zealand fans have been fulfilled. The New Zealand team has reached the final match safely, in this match the New Zealand team is performing well in both batting and bowling.
The excitement that was seen among the New Zealand team players in today's game was the best, Williamson and Ravindra, these two batsmen, played the most role in the victory of the New Zealand team. Because the two batsmen of the New Zealand team performed well, they scored centuries, this is a very challenging thing to see.

New Zealand still have to make their team better, as in the semi-final they reached up to 350+ as the pitch condition was good for batting and their two played gave such a good lead to the New Zealand in the start, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, but I still think at a stage when Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson both lost their wicket, New Zealand had a quite downfall and struggling stage there but thankfully their power hitters and several middle order players save the game somehow and made 362. Now next time they will play in Dubai, that is a bit tricky pitch and I hope they will give same performance. New Zealand just needs to make their middle order more powerful, that is it.

New Zealand will work hard because they know that India is a very strong and well perform team so New Zealand will have to play their strongest and smartest.  The target was quite big and good compared to South Africa batsmen scored only 312 runs which was very low if they played at a faster pace I would have hoped they could have won the match.  New Zealand will play well in the final match but they may also weaken due to pressure due to which India can win this trophy.  If this trophy is won by New Zealand it will be very disappointing for India's performance so India will win this match with a lot of hard work and good performance.  India will also play with full effort and good performance and the match will try hard to weak New Zealand but New Zealand will also play strong which is a big battle.

Final of ICC Trophy will play on Sunday between India team and New Zealand team. India team qualified in final game by beating Australia team in 1 st semi final game and New Zealand team beated South Africa team in past semi final game and qualify in final game. This game will quite intense and exciting between New Zealand and India team. Both teams showed great effort in past game and after hard working and encountered difficulties team in past games and qualifying in final game. In Past, Both teams New Zealand and India played a game and in this game, India looked very strong than New Zealand team. in this game, Effort of New Zealand team is weak in batting and they succeeded to stop India team to average target and in South Africa's game, New Zealand set big runs more than 350 runs. Let's see what happens in final game and India team look strong because they not beat in series in past.

[WatChe]

South Africa's batting was good for everyone that day, but Bavuma batted too slowly. Since the target was 363 runs, he batted too slowly as captain, which put pressure on the next batsmen. 56 off 71 balls was important but if that run had been 71 off 56 balls it would have been a good score against the 363 in that semi-final. However, getting out at the very moment when Bavuma was playing well and decided to play big shots created another bad situation for South Africa. However, if David Miller had not played aggressive batting towards the end, the margin of defeat would have been even greater.

Apart from Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen also played run a ball innings which didn't went in favour of South Africa. By the time Miller start hitting South Africa already has lost the time and all he can do is to reduce the margin of defeat. In big game like semi finals of CT, it's difficult to chase 363 and South has the reputation of choking in big games. All eyes now on the final with India as favourite to lift the trophy. Odds are in favour of India but New Zealand had the capability to surprise India in the final  

[Nanga Parbat]

Congratulations to the New Zealand team for getting the right results for their hard work, finally the hopes of the New Zealand fans have been fulfilled. The New Zealand team has reached the final match safely, in this match the New Zealand team is performing well in both batting and bowling.
The excitement that was seen among the New Zealand team players in today's game was the best, Williamson and Ravindra, these two batsmen, played the most role in the victory of the New Zealand team. Because the two batsmen of the New Zealand team performed well, they scored centuries, this is a very challenging thing to see.

New Zealand still have to make their team better, as in the semi-final they reached up to 350+ as the pitch condition was good for batting and their two played gave such a good lead to the New Zealand in the start, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, but I still think at a stage when Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson both lost their wicket, New Zealand had a quite downfall and struggling stage there but thankfully their power hitters and several middle order players save the game somehow and made 362. Now next time they will play in Dubai, that is a bit tricky pitch and I hope they will give same performance. New Zealand just needs to make their middle order more powerful, that is it.

Their batsmen have to give the same target in the final match, which will make their target much bigger and the chances of winning the match will be much higher.  I hope that India will win this match but New Zealand strength can be good and better that will be known only while playing the match.  New Zealand batsmen and bowlers have both played well in the South Africa match which has given them a very easy win.  There is no knowing India hard work and hard bowling which will create a lot of interest in this match which will be huge to sway us towards them.