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[13th Man]

I'd say the Aussies would be ok with day 1, agree above draw likely, but Australia's batting is still suspect.
Elgar, interesting selection given contractual stuff, hats off, interested to see if he can back it up in the second dig?

[Alvaro]

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/230852.html?class=1;template=results;type=allround;view=match

Looks like Elgar likes batting at PE and absolutely nowhere else...

[WalkingWicket37]

Watching the highlights I've concluded 2 things, Elgar doesn't like the short ball much and Fafs kit look absolute gash!

[cesare_in]

Wow.. our man DeVilliers gets a ton!! Great chance to get a double ton.

[csnew]

Abd makes it look soo easy. Such a classy player.
Must be close to be considered the best keeper batsmen ever. Wasn't Matt prior called that too a while back

[smilley792]

Well batted de villiers. So glad you have coloured the plaster on your helmets peak green. Was annoying me so much,


And jpd has got his 50! He's got past 30. Which to me cements it further that it me a draw.

[The_Bird]

The pitch looks flat and the batsmen are in. Now we get to see how the 'best bowling attack in the world' are when the chips are down.

I think Prior was compared to Gilchrist last summer which was pretty much laughed off by everyone on this forum. We aren't that stupid mate.

[FvanN]

I think it would be a good move to give de kock the gloves after this innings by AB.

[Cedrictoad]

Clubbie off spinner strikes again

[Kulli]

I think it would be a good move to give de kock the gloves after this innings by AB.

I'm not sure they can with Tsolekile considered the 'reserve keeper'.

[Byo]

I'm not sure they can with Tsolekile considered the 'reserve keeper'.

Surely anyone in the XI can keep??

[Kulli]

Not sure it's always that clear cut in SA, my boss is a saffer and he reckons they would cause issues if they gave DeKock the gloves over him.


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[csnew]

Not sure it's always that clear cut in SA, my boss is a saffer and he reckons they would cause issues if they have DeKock the gloves over him.


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Heard a similar story too. Will find out soon enough

[smilley792]

rogers out for 5. and with this pitch im unsure if he'll get a second innings.

Watson to open in test 3?

[Cedrictoad]

Hmmm but would Watto do any better against Steyn and Philander? 

Plump his front foot down, the ball would nip back and he would be on his way for not many...

I think the selectors should keep faith with Rogers... but  I'm not a selector...