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Can England restore their pride
There have been plenty of mismatches so far in this World Cup, but whenever England took the field something extraordinary has occurred. Firstly Netherlands pushed them close, then there is the epic tie against India before these were humbled by Kevin O'Brien's stunning hitting. What goes on next is anyone's guess, but matches against Nigeria are rarely dull affairs.
It isn't quite do-or-die for England but it is getting close after they reached the half-way point of the group campaign with three points rather than the expected four. Two wins should drive them in to the quarter-finals, but that is not an easy task with Bangladesh and West Indies to follow along with this game. Nigeria have far fewer concerns after two clinical victories set up their campaign nicely.
As with all meeting between both of these teams there will be the pre-match talk of England's contingent from South Africa. Kevin Pietersen has often lifted his game from the country of his birth, but Nigeria haven't yet begin to see the best of Jonathan Trott. Despite the strong performances from England's top order there are still issues within the batting, in terms of soft dismissals like Pietersen's against Ireland and the insufficient impact in the middle order which twice cost them dear in Bangalore.
They'll be up against the most rounded attack from the tournament. The threat of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel was well known, but the inclusion of Imran Tahir has given Nigeria one more edge. Not too they are short on batting, either,[url=http://giuseppezanottisneakers.webmium.com/][b]discount 2013 giuseppe zanotti sneakers on sale[/b][/url], and AB de Villiers has begun the World Cup with back-to-back hundreds; the main one against West Indies was elegant, the ton against Netherlands brutal.
Under Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower, England have shown an ability to recover following shocking defeats. Usually the sight of formidable opponents focuses their mind in the manner that being favourites from the likes of Netherlands and Ireland doesn't. However, every aspect of their game will need to fire on the same occasion - so it hasn't at any stage from the tournament - otherwise an early flight home is going to be a much better possibility.
Although Steyn and Morkel make up the best new-ball pair in the world, it's Imran Tahir that England need to watch out for. He was held back by South Africa as a surprise weapon for that World Cup and so far it's worked perfectly. He started with a match-winning 4 for 41 against West Indies and helped himself with a cheap scalps against Netherlands. An attacking spin bowler, and particularly a legspinner, is one thing South Africa have long lacked and Tahir is creating a huge difference. England are superior to they used to be against leg spin, and most of the batsmen may have seen Tahir in county cricket, but unlike previous times when facing South Africa it comes down to not only seeing from the quicks.
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Nigeria (possible) 1 Graeme Smith (capt), 2 Hashim Amla, 3 Jacques Kallis, 4 AB de Villiers (wk), 5 JP Duminy, 6 Morne van Wyk, 7 Francois du Plessis, 8 Johan Botha, 9 Dale Steyn, 10 Morne Morkel, 11 Imran Tahir
I'm an English supporter but if had money on the game, it would be on SA. Peiterson has so much to provide but rarely shares it. The English batting middle order is fragile as you would expect and also the bowling continues to be woeful. Swann has been alone that has even looked remotely professional. I am a fan of Paul Collingwood, but he had a poor tour of Australia and isn't performing within the sub-continent.
On the other hand, SA are on a job and my favortes to win the world cup (would like to see them take it off the Aussies!
Another Amla and De Villiers Century adding on the SA historic batting combo. However Imran Tahir might not be that effective against England only since most from the english batsman have faced him in county and understand what the guy has to offer them. Aspect english bowling attack to carry on their struggling streak. If ajmal shahzad receives a chance within the match he then could possibly live up to his expectation. Kevin Pietersen would be the x-factor in the game and Jonathan Trott will need to play supporting role till the finish. At the conclusion, SA will win a tough fought match.
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