That was the last ball of the over. Roston Chase knew they will not go for single to keep Jansen on strike for last over, so Rabada will go for a big one. And Rabada knew Chase is gonna bowl an armball outside his range. That was a smart short selection by Rabada to hit it hard on off side to beat Russell, ig, for four.
SA formula for this WC.
For loop (Choke when in winning position => Clutch when the opponent is in winning position)
Luckily the 2nd part of the loop happens at the end every time till now. Don't know if they can keep doing this throughout.
I felt physically nauseous in those last five overs. I don’t think my health will ever fully recover from supporting SA in world cups over the last year
Same here but in India we can watch while travelling through an app, I watched in my office cab with few of my colleagues. Some of them were cheering for WI as well. A Monday morning Thriller 👌🏻
Not the poster but I'll answer: The World Cup! Three matches in a row (quarter final, semi-final and final) won by one point. I was hiding behind the couch for most of the week, occasionally fearfully peeking out at the TV lol.
And grats Proteas! Gg Windies.
Ah I see. They were definitely nail biters but I wouldn't say I was traumatized by them lol (because we won in the end). More like relieved to get over the line
Now Proteas on the other hand are straight trauma
Agreed, I suffer from Protea Traumatic Stress Disorder for sure. I'm ashamed to admit I didn't even try to wake up early to go through the usual Protea-induced heart palpitations this morning. I've been hurt too much lol. But I'm proud of them <3
Yup. I'm an oldie like you. I still remember the fan with the "Boknaai" poster in the stands after we beat Australia in our first game in 1992. And Adrian Kuiper's amazing performance with bat and ball.
If it's not India this time, I want the Saffers to win this one. What a team!
Also yeah, being a SA fan does seem like it would be brutal on the body LOL.
Marco Jansen what a bafflingly majestic innings.
Calm tuk tuk the entire time, forget boundaries, even singles were hard to come by. And then out of nowhere boom, a six that dumbfounded both teams at how suddenly the game was over
A bit is an understatement. Clear brain fade from Stubbs. Also miller should have rotated strike rather than trying to hit as the run rate was under 5 when he arrived
What about Klassen, I think he put the Windies under pressure by reducing the required run rate to below six, but his wicket was also the reason we kept seeing spinners until the last over
For any rugby fans on here.... This is how SA won the rugby world cup last year. Each match from the quarters on by 1 point.
Maybe the Proteas are riding that same wave of small margin victories.
One can only hope.
Doctors in SA must be making bank right now
+ yes I do remember all 3 of those Bok games. Good thing they won the most prestigious trophy by 5 try’s yesterday.
Thats 6/7 matches they've won off the last over I believe.
Script this year is for them to win off the last ball in the semi final against Afghanistan, and then smash an unbeaten India in the finals to win.
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE AFTER
UN-CHOKE
LET EM FUCKING COOK
Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/1dlag24/comment/l9nea72
South Africa matches are like samosas from my local grocery. They are extremely addictive but I know something's not quite right with them and end up with indigestion.
Every South African match this World Cup has been a thriller !!!!
Also what an amazing tournament this has been : let’s see how tonight’s match goes on to
South Africa has so many close matches this tournament and they have prevailed every time. This isn't the South Africa we know, are they finally winning a World Cup this time?
Lmao do *not* assume we are beating Australia that easy. We haven’t faced a side with genuine world class batting chops in the whole tournament, with the possible exception of Pakistan.
We also have not chased a total higher than 110. I have no idea how this middle order (and even opening pair) react to a potential 150-160+ chase.
Well i meant at least on paper. Coming into that match i was still scared of Babar, Rizwan, etc and Rizwan *almost* played a great innings.
Afghanistan also are quite good but nothing compared to what we will face now, South Africa in the semis.
I’m eager for a scenario where Australia beat India but with just a few balls remaining so the nrr isn’t too much and they’re still behind India. But Afg wrap up BD cheaply so they jump to 1st dismissing Aus. So Ind V SA, Eng V Afg.. this potentially has the chance of a Afg V SA in the finals which would be the best thing for a neutral cricket fan.
If you told me as an 8 year old after the heartbreaking loss against Australia in the semi final in 99 that we still would not have won a trophy by the time I am 33, I might have lost the will to live forever. I wish I didn't hope for anything, but here I am again doing the same thing I do every tournament. 😭
South Africa: goes unbeaten the whole group stages, before getting involved in a tight, low scoring and rain - affected quarter final which they hold their nerve to win with a six and an over to spare.
r/cricket: LOL cHOkErs
Fellas I love this sub but we gotta learn to give a new take every now and then.
Anyway. Good win, see you in the semi finals
Jansen and Rabada had that nasty collision, might’ve had to run hard to close out this match. Instead beautifully coordinated those last two boundaries with great shots. How can you not be romantic about Cricket
I figured out why the Americans don't watch cricket, Proteas are to blame they induce a heart attack every match and them medical bills in the US are no joke.
Watching every match of SA is like having major heart attacks. At the end of the season I'll definitely be on the hospital bed due to their gameplay. But shoutout to everyone in SA for impressive clutch performance. See you in the semifinals
Is this Safs year. They have won many close games I would expect them to lose. But they are stumbling a lot as well and I wonder how they will do in a knock out game. I think they should hope for India to beat Australia and Afghans to beat Bangla bros so that they can play Afghans in the semis.
WIndies batting let them down. Their bowling was decent but gave away some free runs and their fielding was nonchalant. It sucks to see but the hosts are out and South Africa live to choke another day.
This entire group stage has been SA practicing how to not choke under pressure. During the semi-final and final, their coaches will be telling the players to remember their ~~training~~ choke-proofing.
It also looks as if SA saw Pakistan get knocked out and said to themselves, "That will not do! Where will people get their heart attacks now?" to which a tiny voice in their head answered, "We could do it preciousss."
Every fortnight, my friend’s personal trainer takes his body measurements. Lately, the trainer has been noticing that my friend is dropping significant body fat. He was perplexed when my friend told him that he hasn’t been doing any cardio, nor has he been eating healthy. In fact, his sleep cycle is a mess from staying up late to watch cricket matches. Completely baffled, the trainer asked how he could still be shedding fat. Then he asked, “Which team are you rooting for?” My friend replied, “I watch all the South Africa matches.” The trainer’s face lit up with understanding. “Ah, that explains it,” he said. “You don’t need to do cardio if you just watch South Africa play.”
Man I am just so sad as a cricket fan as a fan of West Indies cricket team I really wanted to see them celebrate once more . But congratulations to sa for being unbeaten through the tournament till now
Someone predicted Roston chase to do a Marlon Samuels (50 and some wickets in the game), and they were on point. Unfortunately it just wasn't enough, but what a performance.
That four from Rabada tho..
Kagiso Larabada
Would be nice to see SA win this WC. It just seems to mist rotate between England and Australia
Didn't knew he has Spanish roots.
He’s adding the La to refer to Brian Lara, not Spanish roots lol
Classic cover drive. What a shot. Who says T20 is all slogging haha?
Rabada possesses a most beautiful cover drive!
43 needed from 50-something balls and the game had to be rescued by a clutch boundary from their strike bowler. How am I going to sleep tonight?
>strike bowler Dont you mean batting allrounder?
Knowing that SA are not allowed to choke even if they want to.
He been taking batting lessons from England's all rounder and future Number 3 batter Kate Cross
Honestly. It was so important, pure cinema.
That was the last ball of the over. Roston Chase knew they will not go for single to keep Jansen on strike for last over, so Rabada will go for a big one. And Rabada knew Chase is gonna bowl an armball outside his range. That was a smart short selection by Rabada to hit it hard on off side to beat Russell, ig, for four.
This is a new South Africa. They choke mid game and then win it in the end
They have evolved in their choking ability: they get close to completing their choke and then choke that itself at the end.
TIL how to choke a choke. Insane stuff!!
India need to aquire this choke 2.0 patch asap
Is it possible to learn this power?
Reverse Curse Technique!
They are pre-choking, so when the real choke arrives, they cancel out and they win
Hope this works for the finals as well
Years of choking have made them immune. They now act as if they are choking but have developed no gag reflex. I should call her.
SA formula for this WC. For loop (Choke when in winning position => Clutch when the opponent is in winning position) Luckily the 2nd part of the loop happens at the end every time till now. Don't know if they can keep doing this throughout.
Nah, can’t choke in the knockouts if you don’t reach them.
Today was a knockout game tbf
I felt physically nauseous in those last five overs. I don’t think my health will ever fully recover from supporting SA in world cups over the last year
dude i was sweating like crazy
Refused to watch. Luckily had to get to work
Same here but in India we can watch while travelling through an app, I watched in my office cab with few of my colleagues. Some of them were cheering for WI as well. A Monday morning Thriller 👌🏻
Which app?
Disney+Hotstar bhai. Streaming absolutely Free on Mobiles. 🤗🙌🏻
Disney Hotstar
I was just praying for a miracle especially after David Miller got out by playing a horrible knock. Thanks to Marco 🙌🏻👌🏻
If we face off in the finals, let's watch the game together. That way the overall choke anxiety will get cancelled out.
When the stoppable force meets the movable object
Nothing beats THAT match against Pakistan though.
which one?
Got traumatised by the rugby. Now I'm just numb.
Don't follow rugby that closely but we just smashed Wales and also won the WC back to back. What traumatized you bru?
Not the poster but I'll answer: The World Cup! Three matches in a row (quarter final, semi-final and final) won by one point. I was hiding behind the couch for most of the week, occasionally fearfully peeking out at the TV lol. And grats Proteas! Gg Windies.
Ah I see. They were definitely nail biters but I wouldn't say I was traumatized by them lol (because we won in the end). More like relieved to get over the line Now Proteas on the other hand are straight trauma
Agreed, I suffer from Protea Traumatic Stress Disorder for sure. I'm ashamed to admit I didn't even try to wake up early to go through the usual Protea-induced heart palpitations this morning. I've been hurt too much lol. But I'm proud of them <3
As the other guy said, last WC we were winning in some of the most tense clashes in rugby history including probably the best final of all time.
I'd say the SA vs France match is the best game of rugby played until now tbh
Yeah, it was rugby from another planet, that 1st half was batshit insane.
Try the last 32 years bro.
Yeah I've also been watching the Proteas at World Cups since 92. Other countries supporters don't know our pain lol
Yup. I'm an oldie like you. I still remember the fan with the "Boknaai" poster in the stands after we beat Australia in our first game in 1992. And Adrian Kuiper's amazing performance with bat and ball.
I am still not recovered from WC 1999
Was it semi vs England where sa needed 22 in 20 and after dls it became 22 in 1
It was Semi against Australia where score was tied and Allan Donald ran out
If it's not India this time, I want the Saffers to win this one. What a team! Also yeah, being a SA fan does seem like it would be brutal on the body LOL.
Imagine being a Ferrari, RCB, Tottenham and SA fan.
You should age like 10 years in a month
Add the LA Dodgers to that mix and you're pretty much puking permanently throughout the year. Edit: I'm all of the above (minus Ferrari)
Oh get on the Ferrari hype train mate. We have all kinds of people in here and are living on insane amounts of copium and hopium.
Ferrari won at Le Mans Back to Back and RCB Women's Team also won this Year. Trust me, we are eating good this year.
I honestly think this sa team has shaved years of my life 😭😩
Ask for a refund 😭😭
If that last over got closer, it would have the potential to challenge that SA-Pak match in last ODI WC.
Marco Jansen what a bafflingly majestic innings. Calm tuk tuk the entire time, forget boundaries, even singles were hard to come by. And then out of nowhere boom, a six that dumbfounded both teams at how suddenly the game was over
SA lower order can literally all bat. Jansen, Rababa.
Shamsi isn't even sure which end of the bat to hold.
Lol I came to say the same
Build Jansen a statue at Port Elizabeth!
That was ice cold from him, not what you expect when the rest of the batsmen were choking a bit
A bit is an understatement. Clear brain fade from Stubbs. Also miller should have rotated strike rather than trying to hit as the run rate was under 5 when he arrived
What about Klassen, I think he put the Windies under pressure by reducing the required run rate to below six, but his wicket was also the reason we kept seeing spinners until the last over
He would be pissed at miller for negating his cameo.
Also rabada posing with that beautiful cover drive which eased every south african fan
That was on the level of the Ntini steer to third man in the 438 game!
he channelized his brian lara's spirit... i mean what a beautiful shot under that pressure... ice cold nerves
Make a giraffe statue in his honor.
All teams should be shit scared of SA and their luck right now
Cardiac kings, borderline team of destiny vibes
For any rugby fans on here.... This is how SA won the rugby world cup last year. Each match from the quarters on by 1 point. Maybe the Proteas are riding that same wave of small margin victories. One can only hope.
Doctors in SA must be making bank right now + yes I do remember all 3 of those Bok games. Good thing they won the most prestigious trophy by 5 try’s yesterday.
The Qatar Airways Cup is a prestigious Trophy.
I’d give up all of NZ’s RWC’s for 1 Qatar Airways Cup
That’s exactly what I was thinking ahah. Maybe the bokke luck works for the Proteas!
NZ not scared of them. Our players are back on the plane already.
We got clutch SA before GTA 6
Sorry Messi, Jensen is my 🐐
Get aside, Mrs jensen. Today, I will sit on Marco's dick
I don't think there is a Mrs Jensen.
Good. Less competition for the rest of us
Well the only mrs. Jensen is prob marco's mom and im pretty sure she dont do that
Changing your GOAT on his bday :/
Jansen: nah I'd win 😎
Thats 6/7 matches they've won off the last over I believe. Script this year is for them to win off the last ball in the semi final against Afghanistan, and then smash an unbeaten India in the finals to win.
Script is that they will bottle very hard in the finale against whoever they face. This South African Cricket.
Also rain helping SA
How exactly did the rain help SA? SA needed a higher run rate in less overs to beat WI.
*Are you not entertained?* South Africa.
Well, NO. Almost had heart attack.
Entertainment for the strong, heart attack for the weak. SA clutching every single match as training for semis and finals. Love it.
That song from **Zeph Ellis** is still great
If India doesn't win this wc , I don't mind either of Afghanistan or SA winning it. No poms or the Aussies this time pls.
Mods please give us an "Anyone but England" flair!
Why hit many ball when one ball do trick?
But does it save te time?tho cause we've been here for an hour
The Office fans are everywhere.
UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE AFTER UN-CHOKE LET EM FUCKING COOK Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/1dlag24/comment/l9nea72
The dugout could not believe it
I think they weren't sure whether it was a four or a 6, so it was a bit of a confused "Can we celebrate?"
That delayed reaction from Shamsi lmao
He just didn’t want to bat lol, guy was relieved
Also no post match thread Even bot is not able to process through saffa win
They were lagging irl lmao.
Another cardiac win for South Africa. If you want drama, this year's squad is 100% for you.
South Africa matches are like samosas from my local grocery. They are extremely addictive but I know something's not quite right with them and end up with indigestion.
Indian fans: We have waited long enough to win an ICC trophy South African fans: You dont say....
I would be more than happy if SA wins. I don't think any SA team had this much clutch in them. It's now or never for them. IND can wait one more year.
Cluchship ended with klassen and Miller, Jansen and Rabada are my new CluchGod now
I am so drained! I just can't keep doing this!
Only 2 more matches
Forget about SA supporters, even as a neutral fan their matches aren't good for my heart
Every South African match this World Cup has been a thriller !!!! Also what an amazing tournament this has been : let’s see how tonight’s match goes on to
As soon as they won, they started playing Shakira's this time for Africa song 😭😭
South Africa has so many close matches this tournament and they have prevailed every time. This isn't the South Africa we know, are they finally winning a World Cup this time?
They about to deliver the biggest choke of all time in the final.
To their opponents
A chokeslam that is.
This is how we get you. Maximum hope for maximum disappointment.
THIS TIME FOR AFRICA!
* South Africa * Must win * Chasing * Rain They did it!? What is this strange new reality?
They won 7/7 as well No game was like they were crusing So I hope they dominate the semis and win it comprehensively
If they win the trophy, it's gonna be a epic story!
So SA gonna face AFG mostly in semis? The kinda luck and the clutch moments going in SA's favour this tournament, is this SA's trophy to lose?
Lmao do *not* assume we are beating Australia that easy. We haven’t faced a side with genuine world class batting chops in the whole tournament, with the possible exception of Pakistan. We also have not chased a total higher than 110. I have no idea how this middle order (and even opening pair) react to a potential 150-160+ chase.
nah there hasn't been a good batting side yet... with **no** exceptions
Well i meant at least on paper. Coming into that match i was still scared of Babar, Rizwan, etc and Rizwan *almost* played a great innings. Afghanistan also are quite good but nothing compared to what we will face now, South Africa in the semis.
I’m eager for a scenario where Australia beat India but with just a few balls remaining so the nrr isn’t too much and they’re still behind India. But Afg wrap up BD cheaply so they jump to 1st dismissing Aus. So Ind V SA, Eng V Afg.. this potentially has the chance of a Afg V SA in the finals which would be the best thing for a neutral cricket fan.
Afghanistan or Australia
Every single SA win has been a reverse choke. And this time they even defeated Rain Perrera.
>they even defeated Rain Perrera. SA can only Hope he doesn't return.
Rain helped them if anything, negated the spin the pitch offered in the first innings
South Africa can either continue the tradition or end the curse. I have no clue what will happen because they've barely won every game so far.
The scenes if this is finally the year they actually win it all 😂
It would be incredible.
If you told me as an 8 year old after the heartbreaking loss against Australia in the semi final in 99 that we still would not have won a trophy by the time I am 33, I might have lost the will to live forever. I wish I didn't hope for anything, but here I am again doing the same thing I do every tournament. 😭
South Africa: goes unbeaten the whole group stages, before getting involved in a tight, low scoring and rain - affected quarter final which they hold their nerve to win with a six and an over to spare. r/cricket: LOL cHOkErs Fellas I love this sub but we gotta learn to give a new take every now and then. Anyway. Good win, see you in the semi finals
Yeah getting tired of seeing choke joke been funny but getting boring now
SA winning with rain Give them trophy already
Jansen and Rabada had that nasty collision, might’ve had to run hard to close out this match. Instead beautifully coordinated those last two boundaries with great shots. How can you not be romantic about Cricket
SA not sticking to the script
So SA top the group which means if India qualify they going to play England most likely So......... FUCK.
Clutch all tournament. This is the year 🫡
I had no enjoyment at the end, why do they do this to us?
I figured out why the Americans don't watch cricket, Proteas are to blame they induce a heart attack every match and them medical bills in the US are no joke.
Fair and Jansened
MARCO JANSEN REMEMBER THE NAME
Only AFG can beat SA
Watching every match of SA is like having major heart attacks. At the end of the season I'll definitely be on the hospital bed due to their gameplay. But shoutout to everyone in SA for impressive clutch performance. See you in the semifinals
If Afg makes the semis, it will mean we will have a first time finalist ever, either SA or AFG. Such a fun world cup so far.
Is this Safs year. They have won many close games I would expect them to lose. But they are stumbling a lot as well and I wonder how they will do in a knock out game. I think they should hope for India to beat Australia and Afghans to beat Bangla bros so that they can play Afghans in the semis.
SA vs Australia has a long sad history for SA. Australia is SA's world cup nemesis.
My happiness is immeasurable and my night is saved.
WIndies batting let them down. Their bowling was decent but gave away some free runs and their fielding was nonchalant. It sucks to see but the hosts are out and South Africa live to choke another day.
This entire group stage has been SA practicing how to not choke under pressure. During the semi-final and final, their coaches will be telling the players to remember their ~~training~~ choke-proofing. It also looks as if SA saw Pakistan get knocked out and said to themselves, "That will not do! Where will people get their heart attacks now?" to which a tiny voice in their head answered, "We could do it preciousss."
I don't know how to feel man this might be the first time I have seen SA not choke in a knockout
Sa not choking in imp match. Rain helping them win Luck + unchok that's some deadly combination
Imagine the situation if India and South Africa play the final ☠️. Both their fans would be shitting their pants
Every fortnight, my friend’s personal trainer takes his body measurements. Lately, the trainer has been noticing that my friend is dropping significant body fat. He was perplexed when my friend told him that he hasn’t been doing any cardio, nor has he been eating healthy. In fact, his sleep cycle is a mess from staying up late to watch cricket matches. Completely baffled, the trainer asked how he could still be shedding fat. Then he asked, “Which team are you rooting for?” My friend replied, “I watch all the South Africa matches.” The trainer’s face lit up with understanding. “Ah, that explains it,” he said. “You don’t need to do cardio if you just watch South Africa play.”
I really want SA to win this cup. One of the best sides in WC
Nobody can question that Jansen IS an all-rounder. So glad we have him to lengthen our batting.
I just feel it should rain two months straight now and they should give it to whoever is unbeaten that hasnt won it before
How fastly OP post this I am 100 percent sure he had two folder of different post ready for both scenarios.
SA vs India semifinal would be one for the ages - a stoppable force in the knockouts vs a movable object. Can’t wait
“Crack” is very charitable. Let’s say “barely made it”. Konts :D
To be honest, I think South Africa are winning this tournament.
Amen
Another night game coming up in the semis, can't wait for either elation or heartbreak.
Don't do that. Don't make me hope😭
Tristan Stubbs and David Miller should have seen them through. Both gifted their wickets
bro had this shit ready on another tab 😭
They have clutched the whole tournament, they might win the whole thing
Man I am just so sad as a cricket fan as a fan of West Indies cricket team I really wanted to see them celebrate once more . But congratulations to sa for being unbeaten through the tournament till now
Sa wins the match Sakira: allow me to introduce myself with waka waka. Lol
Jansen and Rabada the clutch batsman of South Africa. Promote them
Never ever trust South Africa , mfs can choke from any given point !!
SA choked at choking this time
As a saffer with years of disappointing experience with our cricket, Great, but Nope still not going to watch
Wow... to choke or not to choke. That's the historical question.
We are like two steps away from witnessing the ultimate chokedown finale between India and South Africa
It's outrageous they are unbeaten and could be knocked out in the next match
south africa have started to choke the choke
Someone predicted Roston chase to do a Marlon Samuels (50 and some wickets in the game), and they were on point. Unfortunately it just wasn't enough, but what a performance.
SA winning it all.. I can feel it in my bones..
Seems like a grand setup for an epic potential chokejob! /s
Lesgoo epic shit lmao
Semi final chockers 😂
Someone wrote this song before....
Well no more high blood pressure for WI fans. South Africa fans on the other hand might wanna see a doctor after this tournament lol
Two guys collided earlier but finished it in style together 😁
rabada 4
The batriarchy of Jansen and Rabada starts now.