South Africa v India tests - Jan 2018

[Arthur Crabtree]

What a disappointment. It's been a very good match.

[andy]

Forutnately the test has moved forward at a decent pace, so with 2 days to go, still plenty of time for a winner

[meninblue]

I wish if the play was for full day today and it rained tomorrow rather than Sunday as most people get to watch match on weekends only. Here the third session si convenient as it can be viewed from 7 pm to 9 pm.

[Dr Cricket]

Watching the highlights on Sky Sports mix. I take back my criticism of lack of pace from the Indian pacers.

Kumar bowled low 130s but got a lot of movement. Like Philander. Nothing wrong with that.

Shami was high 130s occasionally clocking 140 kph.

Bumrah surprised me. Regularly in the 140s.

Pandya was faster than I thought too. High 130s and occasionally over 140 kph.

The Indian pace attack in South Africa seemed faster than England in Australia.

no problems with that, india seam attack is quite underrated especially when it comes to pace.
TBH the attack is quicker than england, england mostly bowling low 80s, india bowling mid 80s to high 80s.
in SA, Aus you probably need to be bowling at least 85 mph to be a threat.

[mikesiva]

Shami with two quick wickets...Amla for four and Rabada for five.

Bumrah strikes...du Plessis out for nought.

[Arthur Crabtree]

A big swing back to India. Must be an equal game now, unless the pitch is messed up.

[mikesiva]

Bumrah gets rid of de Kock...92-6 now.

[meninblue]

SA already have 169 on board. The wickets have been falling cheaply on all days. 22 runs per wicket so far. We will also be troubled in 2nd innings. Think this match will finish today itself.

[meninblue]

Will be fun to catch up the 3rd session tonight.

[mikesiva]

Philander out to Shami for a duck...seven down.

[Alviro Patterson]

Bumrah gets rid of de Kock...92-6 now.

Been longing for this day to happen - Bumrah gets De Kock from behind!

If only the smilies are working...

[meninblue]

Think this is the same ground were AUS and SA played a test years back and both teams scored below 100 in first innings. Isn't it?

[mikesiva]

Bumrah gets rid of de Kock...92-6 now.

Been longing for this day to happen - Bumrah gets De Kock from behind!

If only the smilies are working...

Kumar gets rid of Keshav for 15...eight down.

Morkel out to Kumar for two...nine down.

[Dr Cricket]

Like I said 2 days ago India back him the game.
Looks like the rain added moisture to the pitch which benefitted the India pace men.

[Dr Cricket]

Come on India, let’s do this boys.
Whatever happens I am been very proud of india effort.