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So, with England humbled in the first half at the Stade de France, I voted with my remote and watched the final One Day International between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg. And I'm pleased I did.
The highest team score prior to today was 398/5 by Sri Lanka against Kenya, the whipping boys of international cricket. Australia sailed passed that and scored 434/4 in their 50 overs. How could they lose? Sloppy bowling, that's how. With a four off the penultimate ball Mark Boucher and South Africa took an astonishing win, scoring 438/9 from 49.5 overs. Surely the greatest match ever played.
Which cannot be said about France v England this afternoon.
The highest team score prior to today was 398/5 by Sri Lanka against Kenya, the whipping boys of international cricket. Australia sailed passed that and scored 434/4 in their 50 overs. How could they lose? Sloppy bowling, that's how. With a four off the penultimate ball Mark Boucher and South Africa took an astonishing win, scoring 438/9 from 49.5 overs. Surely the greatest match ever played.
Which cannot be said about France v England this afternoon.
posted by phylos @ 16:26
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