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[rickjames]

It's over in Stratford

[iand123]

It's over in Stratford

So they've flown Ponting in to sit in Stratford? he must be getting some wedge for that!

[Felix Tito]

Such a shame! Think this could be the last times he's seen on the international scene.

I'm not sure Steyn's done just yet. He was bowling rapidly in this match, up at 93mph. He just needs to get over this shoulder issue. 6 months it's being reported as, so in theory he should make the tour to England. But South Africa need to get an all rounder in to ease the burden on Steyn/Philander/Morkel all who have been injured at various points over the last 12-18 months.

[Vitas Cricket]

There is a young off spinner called Kevin who is on the verge of qualifying, he could take some of the burden, bats a bit too.

[FattusCattus]

I don't believe we at Hogwarts are allowed to mention his name!

[Number4]

I think the SA bowlers are being under estimated. They took 9/80 or thereabouts without Steyn who bowled extremely poorly on the first day. They have enough part timers in this team to take the slack at an end.

[Felix Tito]

I think the SA bowlers are being under estimated. They took 9/80 or thereabouts without Steyn who bowled extremely poorly on the first day. They have enough part timers in this team to take the slack at an end.

Steyn might've bowled poorly, but he was bowling quickly.

I can't see Australia have to many fears against Elgar, Duminy and du Plessis if they send down some of their very limited spin bowling...

South Africa basically are left with 2 fast bowlers and 4 spinners, ideal if they where playing in the subcontinent, less so in Australia

[Number4]

And yet they still took 9/80

[Aussiecollector]

A great contest   the Australian middle order has once again failed , well bowled south Africa , whatever the outcome from here the selection panel will have tp prepare for change

[Felix Tito]

Currently South Africa 281-2. Elgar 104* and Duminy 139*. Partnership of 240 unbroken

[csnew]

I wouldn't have put money on either Elgar or duminy getting 100s but both have. SA'a day so far, lead building up nicely and only 2 down
Aussie bowlers definitely under cooked

[Felix Tito]

295-3 Duminy out for 141. Siddle with the wicket. Duminy's innings since his 166 many moons ago. Lead is 293.

[Felix Tito]

I wouldn't have put money on either Elgar or duminy getting 100s but both have. SA'a day so far, lead building up nicely and only 2 down
Aussie bowlers definitely under cooked

Starc is labouring, speed gun says he bowling quickly but he's lacking that venom. They are missing Pattinson he offers a little X factor.

[LateBloomer]

Super innings by Duminy, he has a lovely flourish to his shots when hes in form

[csnew]

Elgar goes...lead 320+ already. Aussie commentators sounding a bit desperate and clutching on straws