South Africa tour of India (2 Tests/3 ODIs/5 T20s)

[PhatBoy]

Yeah maybe, but we are still not the world's best batting outfit.

The Indians seem to have a "mental" problem at the moment rather than a "talent" problem.

They seem to think they just turn up and win. There isn't much "grunt"

You'd back them 9 times out of 10 to beat the Saffers "on paper". Unfortunately the game isn't played on paper.

Problem is SA have really found a good spin combination, albeit one that doesn’t have a lot of longevity ahead of it; it used to be Maharaj or bust, now they have he, Harmer, and a seemingly legit spinning all-rounder in Muthusammy who can counter the Indians to some degree and this habit they’ve found of just ‘managing’ with the bat, to get enough runs to compete, is working a treat.
And when they get back to SA, you know that barring a freak sequence of injuries they are going to have any one of a combination of Rabada, Ngidi, Jansen, Burger, Coetzee, Nortje and Mphaka still developing as well, and Mulder and Bosch are decent enough back-ups on the more helpful surfaces over there.

 

[Plugger35]

I can't understand why SA haven't declared by now with the lead over 500 and 4 sessions left, India are no chance of winning.

 

[melanChronic]

I can't understand why SA haven't declared by now with the lead over 500 and 4 sessions left, India are no chance of winning.

South African teams historically put way more value on locking in the series win before worrying about the match win.

500 in 4 sessions would be a miracle, but they have the chance to make it literally impossible to lose the series and I kind of admire it.

 

[Plugger35]

They will probably wait until Stubbs scores a ton now before they declare, assuming he gets it, after that they may as well bowl.

 

[Plugger35]

Stubbs bowled by Jadeja for 94 and there is the declaration.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Super hostile and aggressive over from Jansen first up....

 

[katana]

A bit like Pies fans at half time in the prelim final this year.

cmon mate, that's not on the cricket board ffs. grow up.

 

[outabounds]

I can't understand why SA haven't declared by now with the lead over 500 and 4 sessions left, India are no chance of winning.

Ultra conservative declaration. They didnt reallly bat with any urgency in the second dig. they then batted on for 100 runs too many. If they do not bowl India out, they really will blow a massive position of dominance in the game. I just don't understand how they have approached this.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Ultra conservative declaration. They didnt reallly bat with any urgency in the second dig. they then batted on for 100 runs too many. If they do not bowl India out, they really will blow a massive position of dominance in the game. I just don't understand how they have approached this.

They're going to win the series anyway if it's 1-0.

Might as well completely bat India out of even having the slightest sniff.

 

[010203]

Harmer causing India some harm right at the start of his spell.

 

[outabounds]

They're going to win the series anyway if it's 1-0.

Might as well completely bat India out of even having the slightest sniff.

Right! Didnt realise it was a 2 match series. Thanks for the context.

 

[Plugger35]

Both Jaiswal and Rahul gone, it looks like Kuldeep has been sent in as a nightwatchman.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Interesting discussion about Jaiswal frequently getting out cutting too close to his body.

Seems opposition sides have got a definite plan for him now....

 

[ioppolo]

What's that about declaring too late?

 

[Sea fog]

Harmer causing India some harm right at the start of his spell.

Harmer has been a bit of a revelation of late and seems to be outbowling the more seasoned in terms of tests Maharaj. Jansen is always looking dangerous now.

 

[Bareth Garry]

Ashwin was a cheat code on home pitches for India

 

[FreoRicci]

Worlds biggest cricketing nation whilst doctoring pitches, yet still getting smoked.

Bliss

 

[Rabish Binney]

I see the SAF coach may have got himself in a little bit of hot water with some interesting comments at the close of play.

Last time the 'grovel' word was mentioned in 1976, the Windies smacked England

 

[Rabish Binney]

Problem is SA have really found a good spin combination, albeit one that doesn’t have a lot of longevity ahead of it; it used to be Maharaj or bust, now they have he, Harmer, and a seemingly legit spinning all-rounder in Muthusammy who can counter the Indians to some degree and this habit they’ve found of just ‘managing’ with the bat, to get enough runs to compete, is working a treat.
And when they get back to SA, you know that barring a freak sequence of injuries they are going to have any one of a combination of Rabada, Ngidi, Jansen, Burger, Coetzee, Nortje and Mphaka still developing as well, and Mulder and Bosch are decent enough back-ups on the more helpful surfaces over there.

Has Nortje been injured for a while?

 

[PhatBoy]

Has Nortje been injured for a while?

Yeah from memory he’s made a few aborted comebacks in the short formats.

Would absolutely love to see on a flyer in Jo’burg an attack of he, Rabada, Jansen and Burger absolutely terrifying an opposition line up

 

[katana]

am i correct in saying RSA do not have a home test this summer?

 

[Borisdog]

am i correct in saying RSA do not have a home test this summer?

Correct. Just 3 games of hit and giggle.

 

[PhatBoy]

am i correct in saying RSA do not have a home test this summer?

Made up for a LITTLE by having two home 3 test series next summer against Australia and England. Still inadequate though for a team doing what they’re doing.

 

[sherb]

Harmer must be the only current player to have 1,000 f-c wickets - unless Sir Jimmy decides to run round for another season.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Wicket off a no ball and a dropped catch in the first 15 minutes.....