Cricket World Cup - Saffers V Pakistan

[sunny-dave]

Tonight we are all Saffers ...

[jno]

they are being brave, as they've been at their best when batting first, and rain is forecast. Chasing is when they choke.

But why support them? Pakistan have a terrible time keeping cricket going; they can't even play at home. I don't think they'll win anything this year, but good luck to them.

[Cloverjo]

Why are we all Saffers tonight?
I always support SA whenever they're not playing England.

[sunny-dave]

Pakistan are corrupt jno - at virtually every level, from individual players and betting fixes to the institutionalised corruption of the administration that steals most of the team's income.

They should be shunned and stigmatised, not welcomed into the game's showpieces.

[jno]

so you're going to support Hansie Cronje's boys instead... Go for it.

[sunny-dave]

One bad apple - caught, punished and ostracised.

Compare that with multiple convictions (tip of a nasty iceberg) and a cynical attempt to rehabilitate some of the offenders to fill gaps in the team.

[humbersloop]

from seven overs and five wickets in hand - Pakistan skittled for 222!

[douglas9401]

Two shining beacons in a in a world of darkness right enough

Still, cricket wipes any slate clean, eh?

[humbersloop]

well that was a turn up for the books!

[jno]

told you it was rash to field first.

[jannatul18]

It is very unfortunate that whenever SA loss the toss and bat in second they never get to win. The same thing happened today also.

[humbersloop]

And Ireland beat Zim by five runs - great stuff!!

[jno]

they won the toss today, jannatul.

Another upset from Ireland too despite the buffet bowling they were serving up near the end.