Test AUSTRALIA v SOUTH AFRICA First Test. Dec 17-21, Gabba, Brisbane. 11.20am AEDT.

[Some Idiot]

You can’t rate the pitch poor because South Africa can’t bat

Australia lost 14 wickets for ~250 and were well on the way to losing 20 wickets for about 350.
The pitch wasn't that bad on day 1, but it became worse on day 2 with more variable bounce and similar or more seam movement.

Below average is the correct result. It wasn't really poor or dangerous but it was a little bit too tricky to bat on.

Last years pitch was a good one, enough in for the Aussie bowlers to roll England for 147 and 297 but enough there for the batting side that Australia could make 425 thanks to a Travis Head 150.

MCG last year was a bit of a green top as well - but it did not receive a below average rating despite England being rolled for 185 and 68 because there wasn't quite as much seam movement and variable bounce compared to this year's Gabba.

England just took 20 wickets 3 times in a row on those 'lifeless' Pakistani roads.

 

[allrighty]

How's Usi feeling? Warner, commentators and crowd likely DNGAF about him right now

 

[allrighty]

How's Usi feeling? Warner, commentators and crowd likely DNGAF about him right now

And there you go

 

[StillAtLarge]

Mentally preparing myself for Warner to ton up

 

[Crocodile Dumbdee]

OK cricket persons, can I get some help?

I am in a little competition and need to tip who will score the most runs in the Boxing Day test.

What do you guys think?

For a left field I'd pick Warner, he's due for a big one.

Did you take up on this suggestion Chief ?

 

[Pistol Night]

Did you take up on this suggestion Chief ?

I picked him for a 100 too. But just to be an annoying flog

 

[Chief]

Did you take up on this suggestion Chief ?

Think I chose smith - I know nothing about cricket.