Welcome to the Super 8s! Cricket gets hotter from here. South Africa, West Indies, USA and England in one group. India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the other group. Each team plays a game against each other in their own group and the top two from both sides get to the knockouts. The format is simple but what's amazing is the story of USA. It started well for them on June 1 against Canada but the real statement was made on June 6 against Pakistan where they were simply outstanding and made people think, hang on they actually don't look like real newbies. Pakistan, the runners up last-time, were stunned in the Super Over and the name Saurabh Netravalkar started doing the rounds after his heroics. And here they are, not just qualifying to the next round of this event, but also booking their place for the next T20 World Cup in India in 2026. They have a stiff task at hand now with giants in their group. Can USA continue to pull off more surprises?*
Toss Update -Toss Update -
United States have won the toss and have opted to field
Pitch Report -Pitch Report -
67m and 61m square boundaries and 74m straight down the ground. Wind is coming across the ground so it will assist hitting to the short boundary," says Shaun Pollock. Waqar Younis adds "It doesn't give a really good look. Games played here have been low scoring. Pacers have to stay back of a length because you get some extra bounce as well.
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Predict the correct score of SA?Predict the correct score of SA?
Winner gets 500 sats.Winner gets 500 sats.
Open till 10th over
I am past the deadline but just for fun 195/3
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My guess was pretty close.
You almost won!!
I entered kind of late but I was still impressed how close it was.
I'm thinking that I should make these type of in game live predictions more. Maybe, This will increase interest in live blogs .
188/5 😂
De kock and Miller both are out of consecutive deliveries.De kock and Miller both are out of consecutive deliveries.
Is this a come back from USA?Is this a come back from USA?
Klassen is getting a big look in almost 8 overs now.@carlosfandango Klassen is getting a big look in almost 8 overs now.
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You're a fan of Klassen? Aren't you?
I never ranked Klassen among great big hitters before the IPL this year.
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They all wear very good quality helmets these days.
After the shocking death Phillip Hughes, the helmet rules have also changed in cricket.
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Safety first!!
SA's Final score is 194/4SA's Final score is 194/4
I believe USA should chase it down easily.
Naaaah. SA's attack would be too much for them.
It’s getting interesting now……
I think the USA have blown their chance now. Does the RR have any say in the super 8 like it did in the group games?
Yes. It always will have a say. Unless they win all the games then it won't be a problem.
Yes, RR has a say because we still have 2 groups of 4 teams each.
SA still looking good despite the loss of a wicket…
Did you create pool for super 8s?
No, but you can rejoin the same pool here. #579340
USA?USA?
Or
SASA
Who are you cheering for today??
SA
SA all the way.
Oh, USA! You've won everyone's heart. Such a client effort!
28 runs needed in 12 balls now. USA have turned it upside down ...28 runs needed in 12 balls now. USA have turned it upside down ...
41 in 15 balls now...41 in 15 balls now...
United States need 50 runs in 18 balls. Still very gettable!!United States need 50 runs in 18 balls. Still very gettable!!
60 runs needed off the last four overs. This is not going to be easy...60 runs needed off the last four overs. This is not going to be easy...
USA still have some gas left in the tank! Nortje has been taken for cleaners. Harmeet and Gous are playing some exceptional shots.USA still have some gas left in the tank! Nortje has been taken for cleaners. Harmeet and Gous are playing some exceptional shots.
USA need 62 runs in 27 ballsUSA need 62 runs in 27 balls
It's getting difficult for USA now! They have lost their 5th wicket now.It's getting difficult for USA now! They have lost their 5th wicket now.
United States need 119 runs in 54 ballsUnited States need 119 runs in 54 balls
Required rate is climbing up. USA need a big over to cool it down a bit.Required rate is climbing up. USA need a big over to cool it down a bit.
Can Anderson play the 'big show' today?Can Anderson play the 'big show' today?
Scratch that..
Anderson is OUT
United States need 135 runs in 72 ballsUnited States need 135 runs in 72 balls
Nooooo! This won't help US! They have lost the third wicket as well.Nooooo! This won't help US! They have lost the third wicket as well.
Aaron Jones is a goner this time after making a 0 and consumed 5 balls.
USA have lost their second wicket at the score of 53 in 5.3 overs!USA have lost their second wicket at the score of 53 in 5.3 overs!
Scoring rate is good but US need to keep their cool.Scoring rate is good but US need to keep their cool.
USA have lost their first wicket. Taylor is out. USA are 33/1 in 3.3 oversUSA have lost their first wicket. Taylor is out. USA are 33/1 in 3.3 overs
USA are playing so good so far. 28/0 after 2.4 overs.USA are playing so good so far. 28/0 after 2.4 overs.
USA have started with a band. A Four on the first ball.USA have started with a band. A Four on the first ball.
Enough of low scoring games in this edition. Not going to lie, we enjoyed those as well, but let's get back to what T20 is all about.Enough of low scoring games in this edition. Not going to lie, we enjoyed those as well, but let's get back to what T20 is all about.
Low scoring games wete mainly in US, we'll see high scoring games in some of the WI grounds, not all.
Stubbs and Klassen both have capability to play so aggressively. I'm eying at +210 now.Stubbs and Klassen both have capability to play so aggressively. I'm eying at +210 now.
Markram walks back now after making a good 46 runs.Markram walks back now after making a good 46 runs.
SA are 141/4 after 15 overs.
Can they reach 200? If Klassen gets going then only..Can they reach 200? If Klassen gets going then only..
SA is 101/1 after 10 overs.SA is 101/1 after 10 overs.
De kock is playing at a great strike rate. 35 in only 14 balls. What an innings so far!!De kock is playing at a great strike rate. 35 in only 14 balls. What an innings so far!!
Whoa! De kock has launched a series of sixes. SA are flying.Whoa! De kock has launched a series of sixes. SA are flying.
SA are 45/1 after 4 overs.SA are 45/1 after 4 overs.
SA loses their first wicket early. Hendricks gone after making 11 runs.SA loses their first wicket early. Hendricks gone after making 11 runs.
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