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[The_Bird]

South Africa very rarely go for the jugular, they will always put themselves in a position where they can't lose before they think about going for the win. Those tactics have got them to No.1 so can't criticise them

[Cover_Drive]

It was sterling bowling display from Saffers. Pakistan being dismissed for 49 did not surprise me a bit as it was expected to be honest.

I'm looking forward in seeing how resilient Pakistan batting line-up is. I would like to see Nasir Jamshed, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq play all three test matches so they can gain maximum of experience from these conditions and bowling attack, that will make them nothing but a better batsman.

Perhaps absurd but safe to place every penny on Saffers as they will win comprehensively.

The only positive for Pakistan from this game this far has been Junaid Khan who bowled magnificently in first innings albeit I thought he deserved few more wickets.

[Kulli]

Would anyone have enforced the follow on, only way they'd lose was chasing sub 150 in the 4th innings, that avoids that, gives the Philander a chance to recover and let's the. Grind Pakistan into the dirt with 2 tests still to come. Easy decision IMO.

[Gerry SA]

Dale Steyn's record breaking spree continues!

He takes his 5th 10 wicket match haul, going past the great Makhaya Ntini.

[Gerry SA]

Dale Steyn takes his 21st Test 5 wicket haul.

Ends the match with 11-60. Career best haul.

He's fast closing in on Allan Donald's 330 Test wickets. Only Ntini and Pollock after that.

[Cover_Drive]

An outstanding bowler and treat to watch his devastating bowling! Its delight to watch him rip through any world bowling attack considering when fast bowlers are scarce.

[IQ]

Class act.

He was varying his speed each spell as well. Bowling 130s for extra swing and then later going around the wicket and a consistent 140s into the body.

His face is downright scary when he gets a wicket and gets pumped. 

[kouservice]

Steyn is one of my favourites. Although I would love to see more swing

[Cover_Drive]

His face is downright scary when he gets a wicket and gets pumped. 

Yes, but with all due respect he deserves it. Every fast bowler who bowls at express pace has heaps of rage within themselves. For him in field its a battle, and off field he is one of the calmest bloke you'll ever see.

Fantastic player!

[IQ]

Yes, but with all due respect he deserves it. Every fast bowler who bowls at express pace has heaps of rage within themselves. For him in field its a battle, and off field he is one of the calmest bloke you'll ever see.

Fantastic player!

Didnt mean it in the wrong sense.  ;-) In fact its half the fun!

Morkel is too calm at times.

[alba caerulea]

South Africa just seem to have a never ending pool of bowlers!

Philander has started his Test career with some stats that compare with some of the all time greats and then this Abbott character chips in with 7 fer on debut! Kleinveldts not too shabby either! And De Lange is still around

Huge depth and undisputedly the best Test side at the moment. If they uncover a proper spinner from somewhere I think they will be pretty much unbeatable on all surfaces.

[Gerry SA]

South Africa just seem to have a never ending pool of bowlers!

Philander has started his Test career with some stats that compare with some of the all time greats and then this Abbott character chips in with 7 fer on debut! Kleinveldts not too shabby either! And De Lange is still around

Huge depth and undisputedly the best Test side at the moment. If they uncover a proper spinner from somewhere I think they will be pretty much unbeatable on all surfaces.

Whilst we have unearthed a few quality back up bowlers, the likes of Abbott and Klienveldt aren't in the same class as Steyn Philander Morkel and de Lange.

Abbott and Klienveldt are hard working bowlers, but don't have that X factor.

Now that de Lange is close to full fitness it will be nice to see him bowl in tandem with Morkel in the ODIs   

[LNB]

Finally some joy for Pakistan as Mohammad Hafeez 86,3/25 and Umar Gul destory 5/6 destroy South Africa in 2nd T20.
Would have been nice to see Hafeez bat that good in the tests.

[The_Bird]

Finally some joy for Pakistan as Mohammad Hafeez 86,3/25 and Umar Gul destory 5/6 destroy South Africa in 2nd T20.
Would have been nice to see Hafeez bat that good in the tests.

Hafeez was class today!!

[LNB]

After scoring a total of 43 runs in the test matches, it was brilliant to see Hafeez bat so well today.