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[Gerry SA]

A lot better, tighter bowling display today by the Proteas.

Dale Steyn, under the weather, still bags 4 wickets.

Vernon Philander was pretty disappointing. The Pro played T20 for the Cobras in the run up to this series and it effects his length in Test cricket.

Morkel was hostile.

McLaren was hot and cold. TBH I think Parnell should be picked for his left arm option.

Robin Peterson was pretty average yesterday, a little better today.

[iand123]

I'm amazed Mclaren plays test cricket, he's come along way from being Kent's overseas pro

[13th Man]

Based on averages that's an impressive top 5 for SA.

[csnew]

Some ball by Johnson. Smith's struggles against left armers continues

[cesare_in]

Nasty bouncer by Johnson there.. wow

[Gerry SA]

Decent bouncer from the MoMan.

Think Biff will be disappointed. He could've got under it instead of sparring at it.

Hash under pressure and short of runs in recent times...

[smilley792]

Hostile!


Smith looked like he was wanting to be on top of the ball and be commanding, and at the last minute thought "craaapppp"


Good catch.

[petehosk]

MJ seems to bowl well with the facial hair!
Maybe it's his lucky charm? Or maybe just superstitious? But whatever the case, I reckon he'll be growing one before each Test!! 
Evidently his missus made him shave it off as he looks like a pr1ck with it! But it seems to be working and his teammates won't let him shave with the wickets he's taking!
Smith was a brute of a ball...very impressive! Petersen wicket wasn't special but I always think that Petersen is the weakest link in the batting line-up anyway.

Hope Amla stays in as he is one of my favourite batsman to watch once he gets going!

[arsenal123]

Impressive batting order but there is still a Kallis sized hole.  What SA would give to have Kallis walking in with Amla in this situation.  With ABDV still to come!

[Gerry SA]

MJ seems to bowl well with the facial hair!
Maybe it's his lucky charm? Or maybe just superstitious? But whatever the case, I reckon he'll be growing one before each Test!! 
Evidently his missus made him shave it off as he looks like a pr1ck with it! But it seems to be working and his teammates won't let him shave with the wickets he's taking!
Smith was a brute of a ball...very impressive! Petersen wicket wasn't special but I always think that Petersen is the weakest link in the batting line-up anyway.

Hope Amla stays in as he is one of my favourite batsman to watch once he gets going!

Jean-Paul Duminy is the weak link mate

[Gerry SA]

So 3 down, all to Johnson...

Time for Hash and AB to smash it!

[smilley792]

Johnson on fire!!


Surely root did a better job vs johnson than SA are doing? He faced atleast 80 balls each innings for his low scores.........


And SA are at home!

[csnew]

Another brutal ball from Johnson.
Anyone know what brand bat FAF was using?

[Gerry SA]

Johnston on fire!!


Surely root did a better job vs johnston than SA are doing? He faced atleast 80 balls each innings for his low scores.........


And SA are at home!

Johnson had 5 Tests to get into the zone and is carrying on in that form. 

[Wedge2408]

Great start with the ball by the Aussies. Johnson is on fire!!