HBF
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- Sep 24, 2002
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No Steyn is a big factor and will be interesting to see what field placing Smith sets, if he is defensive minded and sets a few back we wont need to take as many risks as singles will be there whenever we like and if he stays aggressive with field placing whilst being a bowler down it could get out of hand quickly once they tire.
I am also going to miss the first hours play, just hope Warner is still there and flying when I get home.
Declaration just before tea would be ideal as Smith will be "shitting bricks" if he has to survive 4 or 5 overs before tea in his current form and after his announcement.
As long as things go to plan tonight, i'd declare maybe 30-45 minutes before tea just to give them a nasty little session and hopefully we can get a wicket or 2. Amla and AB are going to be the key wickets again, and Lyon will be key on a turning 5th day pitch.