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kroxigor01 t1_iv8ty2k wrote

So many crazy upsets in this tournament but I think this is the biggest and most consequential one.

And it wasn't even close.

If a few other matches today go the right way the Netherlands will automatically qualify for the round of 12 in the next world cup! It will be interesting to see what they would do with the ability to plan for that.

Edit: oh, next world cup has a round of 20 not a round of 12.

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Huge-Physics5491 t1_iv8vx45 wrote

Next World Cup is 20 teams with 4 groups of 5.

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kroxigor01 t1_iv8wcgc wrote

Oh, but on checking Netherlands coming top 4 in their group today would still allow them to skip the qualification stage.

They certainly do want to automatically be in those 20 teams.

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Huge-Physics5491 t1_iv8wooy wrote

Yes, they had everything to play for. If Pakistan beats Bangladesh and India beat Zimbabwe, Netherlands qualifies.

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kroxigor01 t1_iv8xffx wrote

They definitely need Zimbabwe to not beat India but they can benefit from a Bangladesh win as long as it's by an absurdly large Net Run Rate.

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_KingOfCanada_ t1_iv95940 wrote

Just South Africa doing South Africa things in the world cups,.. nothing to see here , move on you all !!

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DaddyMatt69 t1_iv8ro09 wrote

I actually like watching cricket, I don't understand a goddamn thing that's going on though but good for them.

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TomtheDon2K OP t1_iv8sws7 wrote

This is the most easy to follow video which explains the game, and it’s short in length

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DaddyMatt69 t1_iv8vl90 wrote

Alright, I get it now. I actually have cricket 2021 and 2022 on xbox and play them all the time but I finally understand it lol

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runningformylife t1_iv9qo9p wrote

Cricket is well more entertaining than baseball. That's for sure.

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MasterRed92 t1_ivaz4sg wrote

I would argue that test cricket is not. ODI is good. T20 is the most entertaining.

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MobX06 t1_ivce3j9 wrote

Test cricket is really good only if you are really into the game. Also Test cricket is better when the conditions are slightly more favorable to the bowlers

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5m1tm t1_iv9q0vb wrote

Upsets in this T20 WC (including the first group stage):

Namibia beat Sri Lanka

Scotland beat the West Indies

Ireland beat the West Indies

Ireland beat England

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan

The Netherlands beat Zimbabwe (not a huge upset ofc, but still)

The Netherlands beat South Africa

This T20 WC has been the best of the lot so far in this format, and is also definitely right up there with one of the best world tournaments in this sport. So many big upsets and close games in a single tournament! What a T20 WC we're having!

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TheCricketAnimator t1_iv9suvh wrote

Beating West Indies isn't really an upset anymore

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5m1tm t1_iv9tkqy wrote

Haha yeah that's true but they're 2 time world champions in this format and overall have been one of the best teams throughout the years in this format.

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GamerA_S t1_iv9muoe wrote

South Africa, badluck and choking in a world cup name a better trio

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vouwrfract t1_iv9kc0h wrote

This world cup has been utter madness. 2024 World T20 at this rate is going to be amazing with 20 teams. And it's also happening in the Carribean.

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De_chook t1_iv9a013 wrote

In the sports I follow: League, Union, and Cricket, its always good to see an emerging nation pull off a win. It's great for the team, and helps promote that particular game in their home country, and just makes their fans happy.

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jtthom t1_iv9dwnn wrote

South African cricket is a mixture of bad luck and utter incompetence.

To be rained out against Zimbabwe in a dominant position. Then getting a horrible DL target after rain against Pakistan. Now just reminding us how fucking terrible they are with such a woeful performance.

Defund CSA.

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Dabrawl t1_ivanolp wrote

Shouldn't the title read more like SA choked again in a big tournament right at the most crucial time. For folks who don't know cricket, this is equivalent of maybe today's Panthers beating Eagles today rather comfortably!

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devilsbard t1_ivb8e0h wrote

Can’t wait for the vibrating butt plug allegations in this one.

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Kelbs27 t1_ivbnyq2 wrote

Run a computer simulation and show me this outcome is humanly impossible to reproduce…

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SMF1834 t1_iv91ghp wrote

I heard they hit a home run into the hoop with their hockey sticks and got credit for a touchdown. Amazing stuff

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