23 wickets fall on day 1 of the 2nd Test between South Africa (55, 62/3) and India (153)

[BaaliSoda]

98 runs lead is gold

I am afraid SA might bat out better in their second inning.

We needed at least 150 lead here.

 

[Devadwal]

This collapsed all thanks to KL Rahul pathetic shot.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Last 11 balls, 6 wickets, no run.

 

[sweep_shot]

They went from 153/4 to 153-all out.

6 wickets fell without a run.

 

[MP2011]

What a pathetic batting lineup we have!

 

[Rana]

Oh my God this is hilarious

Ik dam waqt badl diye jazbaat badl diye

 

[Devadwal]

South Africa need to score 250 and match is on .

 

[Croma]

Can Siraj repeat his morning magic?

Of will Saffers bat India out of the game?

 

[FearlessRoar]

India 153 all out in 34.5 overs (V Kohli 46, L Ngidi 3/30) on Day 1 of 2nd Test, take 98-run lead vs South Africa (55).

 

[MANU ROY]

For taillanders for India seriously

 

[Croma]

Last 6 wickets fell in 11 balls

 

[Devadwal]

How many South Africa Wickets fall in 2nd innings today itself.?
I'll say three

 

[Swashbuckler]

What is the point of such a pitch? You want result in a day? No wonder test cricket is dying.

 

[MANU ROY]

This collapsed all thanks to KL Rahul pathetic shot.

He is pathetic

 

[BaaliSoda]

What a pathetic batting lineup we have!

There are no two ways about it.

This batting line up has too many number 11s.

 

[James]

6 for none an England style collapse.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Last 5 batsmen are atrocious. If you do not know how to hold a bat, you don’t deserve to play international cricket.

A

 

[MP2011]

There are no two ways about it.

This batting line up has too many number 11s.

Even our top and middle orders are pathetic. Less said about our bowlers' better it is.

 

[volcyz]

He is pathetic

Kneejerk reaction

He's the best or 2nd best batter in these conditions

 

[MP2011]

Jadeja is such a pathetic cricketer to have in your XI in any format, anywhere in world, save for home tests.

 

[MANU ROY]

How many South Africa Wickets fall in 2nd innings today itself.?
I'll say three

All out why not

 

[Croma]

7 Indians on DUCK

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Worst day 1 Test pitch in the history of Test cricket. Absolute disgrace of a pitch.

 

[sweep_shot]

Worst day 1 Test pitch in the history of Test cricket. Absolute disgrace of a pitch.

Never seen anything like this before.

3rd innings is starting and Day 1 isn't even done yet!

 

[MANU ROY]

What is the point of such a pitch? You want result in a day? No wonder test cricket is dying.

Sa create this type wickets bad

 

[Croma]

South African batters have to come out now and prove to the world that there is nothing wrong with the pitch

 

[Champ_Pal]

This is a poor pitch.

Imagine the scenario in Chennai or Kolkata. Everyone will be crying about doctored pitches.

 

[MP2011]

ICC was so quick to judge following pitches as poor during WC,

1) Chennai pitch used during our match against Australia
2) SF pitch used for SA-Aus game
3) Final pitch

Will they show same alacrity in terming this pitch as poor, at the very least?

 

[Rana]

Can’t wait to see Sushant Mehta reaction

 

[Swashbuckler]

This must be the worst pitch in the history of cricket. We might see a result on day 1 itself.

 

[James]

2 day Test coming up.

SA should be marked down for serving up this trampoline pitch, not that it will matter with them generally packing in Test cricket nowadays.

 

[Champ_Pal]

South African batters have to come out now and prove to the world that there is nothing wrong with the pitch

They already proved it is a poor pitch by laying eggs in their first innings.

 

[sweep_shot]

20 wickets have fallen in about 60 overs (2 innings combined).

That's 1 wicket in every 3 overs.

 

[MANU ROY]

South African batters have to come out now and prove to the world that there is nothing wrong with the pitch

They all out just 55 in first innings

 

[Swashbuckler]

ICC was so quick to judge following pitches as poor during WC,

1) Chennai pitch used during our match against Australia
2) SF pitch used for SA-Aus game
3) Final pitch

Will they show same alacrity in terming this pitch as poor, at the very least?

Nah, they will rate this pitch as excellent. Bad ratings reserved only for SC nations.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

This was the worst collapse in the history of cricket. Pakistan team must be looking forward to break this record

 

[Shot of an Emperor]

South African batters have to come out now and prove to the world that there is nothing wrong with the pitch

I think you forgot to watch South Africa's first innings.
Its already proved.

 

[MANU ROY]

No wait and see sa pitch curator will bring heavy roller

 

[Swashbuckler]

Can't blame fans if they switch to ODIs and T20s.

 

[sweep_shot]

SA should start to attack.

Being defensive on this pitch is pointless.

 

[BaaliSoda]

With just about an hour’s play left (that leaves us with a possibility of around 10 overs), Would be nice if we can get a wicket or two before close of play.

Need our bowlers to be on target from the 1st ball. No easy boundaries, please!

 

[MP2011]

Nah, they will rate this pitch as excellent. Bad ratings reserved only for SC nations.

And people term ICC as BCCICC.

 

[Croma]

Saffers have to Bazzball... No choice.

 

[sweep_shot]

Elgar's last Test innings.

Can he make it count?

 

[Devadwal]

Im all for bowler friendly pitch but not this type where wickets falls in bundles

 

[MP2011]

Will be such a great feeling to see Elgar the sook getting dismissed for duck in his final test innings.

 

[Ahmed216]

6 wickets for 0 runs.
This has been a crazy game

 

[BaaliSoda]

Will be such a great feeling to see Elgar the sook getting dismissed for duck in his final test innings.

Will make my Wednesday morning that much more sweeter if that happens

 

[Champ_Pal]

No wait and see sa pitch curator will bring heavy roller

That is what they did. Heavy roller will settle the pitch a bit.

So far the trampoline bounce seems to have disappeared.

 

[Human786]

Saf will score around 220 ...

 

[Devadwal]

I think South Africa will bat with attacking approach. They need to set target around 150

 

[Devadwal]

This test match pitch is cursed for Test cricket

 

[MP2011]

Elgar is off the mark!

 

[Champ_Pal]

I think South Africa will bat with attacking approach. They need to set target around 150

India is not chasing anything beyond 75 runs. The last 6 cannot bat.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Vikram Rathour is the greatest freeloader of them all. Earns in crores with zero accountability.

 

[sweep_shot]

SA - 10/0 (2.4 overs).

Trailing by 88 runs now.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Indiscipline from Bumrah.

Needed a better effort from our premier fast bowler.

 

[MP2011]

Vikram Rathour is the greatest freeloader of them all. Earns in crores with zero accountability.

Yeah. When he himself was such a poor batsman during his cricket career. Who appointed him our batting coach though? Jay Shah?

 

[Swashbuckler]

Heavy roller will keep things quiet for some time.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Vikram Rathour is the greatest freeloader of them all. Earns in crores with zero accountability.

Was surprised to see his name in our coaching staff when it was announced2 years back.

He was a hack of batsmen who could do zilch on the field (at least at international level) and still given chance to coach our batters.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Yeah. When he himself was such a poor batsman during his cricket career. Who appointed him our batting coach though? Jay Shah?

Read that Dravid wanted him. Imagine a coach wanting Rathour and Mhambrey when you have so many options.

 

[MP2011]

Heavy roller will keep things quiet for some time.

Will that break the pitch during our 2nd innings?

 

[Human786]

13 without loss & suddenly 250-260 starts looking probable

 

[MP2011]

Read that Dravid wanted him. Imagine a coach wanting Rathour and Mhambrey when you have so many options.

Dravid going only southwards in my opinion ever since he took over as our coach

 

[BaaliSoda]

Read that Dravid wanted him. Imagine a coach wanting Rathour and Mhambrey when you have so many options.

Dravid is the curse for our team.

For all his flaws, Shastri was far more successful coach and knew the pulse of the team and the way at the cricket played in modern era (despite him being form 80s). This is not the case with super conservative and doggedly stubborn approach of Dravid.

 

[MP2011]

Elgar hit on his fingers! Will he now ask the play to be suspended?

 

[SpiritOf1903]

SA20 is IPL. Forget ducks. Summat fishy here

 

[sweep_shot]

SA are now trailing by 81 runs.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Elgar wrapped on his fingers! Will he now ask the play to be suspended?

Capetown usually becomes darker soon (just like Kolkata), expecting him to do more drama as the light fades.

 

[Devadwal]

SA20 is IPL. Forget ducks. Summat fishy here

Here is the conspiracy theory .

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Here is the conspiracy theory .

SA20 is a blatant conflict of interest. I'd expect more scrutiny of BCCI - Aramco grip on cricket

 

[sweep_shot]

SA - 19/0 (5 overs).

These two are batting well.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Markram is scoring at a brisk pace, need to stem the flow of runs.

 

[deltexas]

Doesn't matter how the pitch is- there is no way you should lose 6 wickets for 0 runs. Jadeja has been useless for so long not sure he gets picked for every series. And klrahul- one good innings means he will be follow it with 10 to 15 low scores more so in the single digits- another guy who needs to be dropped. Such a mental midget. And the ind tail is the worst in the world- cant even make 5 or 10 runs each
.

 

[sweep_shot]

If South Africa win this after scoring 55 in 1st innings, that would be epic.

 

[Devadwal]

patience, wicket will come at bunch once one wicket fall

 

[deltexas]

If South Africa win this after scoring 55 in 1st innings, that would be epic.

It would be one of the finest comeback victories in recent times for sure..

 

[sweep_shot]

I expect this game to finish tomorrow.

2-day Test.

 

[Devadwal]

Umpire call saved Markram .watch out for more umpire Call

 

[MP2011]

Markram lucky there. Saved by umpire's call.