New Zealand v South Africa ODI 23/02

[Guest Fin090]

Hi, just wondering what you all think about NZ's chances tonight (5/4)? Personally, I fancy them to win. They're coming off a morale boosting victory in the last game and have home field advantage which is v.important for NZ. The fact that South Africa's most influential player Sean Pollock will miss out just swayed it for me. From cricinfo.com: ----- After their narrow defeat in the third one-dayer at Wellington, South Africa have had more bad news with Shaun Pollock likely to miss the next match on Tuesday at Dunedin with a groin strain. There are also worries about Lance Klusener, who missed the last match with a sore back, and Albie Morkel, who has a bad hip. Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, admitted his team were feeling the effects of a hectic schedule over the past 16 months, which has included the World Cup, a tour of England and a home series against West Indies. "We realise there's a month and a half still to go here, the guys are tired and carrying niggles, and there is some flu around the team," Smith said. "We've got to dig a little deeper and it's no excuse." ---- Any thoughts?

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Re: New Zealand v South Africa ODI 23/02 Hi Fin - A good first post. I'm not sure of the answer to your question but I wanted to welcome you to the PL. :ok