LIVE match analysis: South Africa vs. West Indies, who will reign supreme? - ICC World Cup 2011
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The Proteas, one of the front runners in the competition, will face a team that on its day is capable of achieving almost anything. The once great West Indies, labeled now as the most inconsistent side, will either fade in contrast to the Proteas or pull
of a memorable victory like the one in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final.
The current West Indies team is about on-the spot spontaneity during the course of the game, while the South African unit is all about preparation, method and its application.
The two teams also have quite a diverse history in the World Cups. West Indies won the first two editions and dominated the international circuit at a time when the Proteas were not allowed to have a national team. By the time South Africa made their cup
debut in 1992, the demise of the former had started. Since then it’s been a Proteas show all the way. They may never have succeeded in lifting the trophy, but have come terribly close to doing it several times.
The West Indies have slipped to number 9 in the One Day International (ODI) rankings, due to their inconsistent performance. Their opponent today is the 4th ranked team in the World and definitely a favourite for today’s match. But a spirited
performance from the West Indies side can see things heading in a totally different direction. Graeme Smith, the captain of the South African team, has also acknowledged the Windies as a dangerous side who has the ability to surprise any top team.
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form a dominant force. Graeme Smith is captaining the team in his last World Cup, and is determined to get them across the finishing line and rewrite the South African misfortunate history.
West Indies have some potential match winners that can turn the tables on the opposition. Chris Gayle is their star player who can change the entire complexion of a game with his explosive batting. Darren Bravo, already touted as the next Brian Lara of West
Indies cricket, will have a significant part to play in the course of the tournament. The side also has an excellent all rounder in the form of Dwayne Bravo who is a also match winner in his own right.
So, will the stronger team on paper prevail over the under-rated team? Or will it be a stunning triumph for the underdogs? Like any match, the team that plays well on the day and keeps it cool is likely to walk away with all the glory.
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