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Originally Posted by endeavor
Good game between SA and Pakistan today. Pakistan batted first and posted a total of 222. South Africa all out for 202. Good turn around from Pakistan after losing 2 straight to open the tournament.
In the other game Ireland has posted a total of 331 against Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe are 71-3 after 15 overs.
Pool B looks really tight right now.
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Zimbabwe rebounded from a poor start batting to turn it into an incredibly close game with a major controversy. In the 47th over Sean Williams hit what was going to be a 6 but the Ireland fielder caught the ball millimeters from the boundary. Williams left the field thinking he was out however replays showed that the fielder barely touched the boundary while making the catch and it should have been a 6. Since he had left the field however Williams was automatically out and the decision could not be reversed. Zimbabwe then went on to lose by only 5 runs!
Obviously Williams was at fault for not knowing the rules and leaving the field however it is an incredibly stupid rule. If the replay shows the batter was not out they should be allowed back to the crease even if they are in the shower.
Also, I'm looking forward to the big game today at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and Sri Lanka. The winner will likely finish 2nd in Group A and have a much easier path to the final.