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Well done Saffers. Chance to win by an innings.

South africa 281-4 at tea.

Du Plessis 80 not out
Bavuma 60 not out

4 more takes Faf to 85. Right from middle of the bat and disappears through the covers. SA 292/4 leading by 115.

Faf injured on the fingers as the ball hits and forces the bat out of his hands. Has been having this finger injury since last year or more due to which he has missed lot of matches.

South African wickets have been the most bowler friendly in 2018 and continue to be so in 2019. Spoiling everyone's batting average and causing injuries. Luckily for SA there are no out and out fast pacers in SA like they faced against India.

Good ball by Shaheen to dismiss Temba Bavuma on 75. Round the wicket and then hold line taking edge on the way to Sarfraz. SA 305/5.

100 for Faf. Always impressive when someone scores on bowler friendly wickets.

SA 339/5 leading by 162. Might as well declare and let Pak collapse and enjoy Saturday & Sunday off

Faf out for 103, caught Sarfi bowled Shaheen. Well played captains knock. SA lead by 179 runs which is massive on this wicket.

Now de Kock gets his half century!

mikesiva wrote:Now de Kock gets his half century!

Scored it fast in 72 balls. 205 runs ahead.

andy wrote:Cant see Sarfraz staying on as captain, but also can't see who will replace him.... Faheem Ashraf should be playing too, this PAK line up is far too fragile

Good point. I always think about this. He is the only one who could get things done even from Pak senior cricketers. Now seniors have moved out and leading Pak team which is generally very tough if seniors are playing is not much of an issue with seniors having moved out
Mickey Arthur too has been supportive of Sarfraz. Now a relatively in experienced cricketer can dictate things to players unlike in past years but who is that guy if Sarfi is dropped. Babar is the only settled player in test lineup and expected to get long rope even when he is out of form. Other problem is Sarfi's replacement. Mohd. Rizwan is also a complicated case. Have thought long about t this but even though he has scored lot in domestic tournaments over few seasons, not sure he is going to be an upgrade. Sarfraz fitness is also an issue. Rizwan on the other hand can be a brilliant fielder anywhere.

Quinton caught by Asad on 59 at second slip of Amir's bowling. SA lead by 217.

394/7.

lead already 218, this game's long gone for Pakistan

I would be surprised if SA have to bat again.

Amir breaks the leg stump into two pieces. Phillander out for 16 bowled due to inside edge

Amir Clean bowls Rabada for 11.
408/9. Lead of 231