South Africa v India tests - Jan 2018

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Flicked for 4 off Steyn by Chet. Another all along the ground safe shot.

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Philly managing to land everything on seam. 50% in good length, line is impeccable as well. Just superb spell this.

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hearing the commentators earliers, if SA do actually lose this test match then FAF would have made a blunder at the toss yesterday.
it was mentioned earlier that yesterday it moved 5% more than it normally does of the seam in Test matches on day 1.
it was a clear bowl first pitch yesterday, although they did at least get a score though so the bowlers got a total to work with but the bowlers are now bowling on a deck with less seam movement than yesterday still enough to get wickets though.
india probably got lucky they didn't bat yesterday morning and they probably are batting in the best of the conditions for the test match.
hopefully they can make it count.

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Big moment for india now.
reckon Rabada and Morkel are the two most dangerous bowlers today for SA.

oddly enough think Steyn will be the easiest bowler for them to face and philander generally doesn't do much with the old ball.

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I am pleased seeing how well Talent has improved his temperament today morning till thus far. Noticeable improvement.

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5 overs spell fro Steyn. Morkel in the attack.

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Philly getting extended spell. 6th over this. Good captaincy.

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TBH steyn had to get changed, he was bowling pretty crap in this spell.
the difference between him and philander bowling was similar to the difference yesterday between Shami and bhuvi opening spell.

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Attacking fielders remain same for Morkel as well. Chet is judging line to perfection.

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1st hour of 1st session negotiated safely by Chet and Rohit. Same temperament, patience, shot selection is required from others.

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Rabada into attack.

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key period now, think the two bowlers likely to take wickets at the moment are bowling in tandem.

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Good start for Rabada. As expected more bounce for him. Bowled mostly above 140k.

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Superbly flicked for 4 by Chet. Again kissing the ground all way. Reminded me of one flick i played in club match.

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1st edge of the day by Rohit. Safe luckily.