Australia v South Africa | 2nd Test - Day 3 | MCG | 28/12/08

[Oxy]

Mark Nicholas dont half talk some garbage!

 

[Oxy]

Wow. Looks like RSA might get a lead or two in this innings

I doubt it - even if they make 340 ish - that'll be a bonus.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

S.A trail by 66 now.

 

[Oxy]

333-8

61 behind Aus

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

105.4 Johnson to Steyn, FOUR, edged and four! Steyn throws his bat at a wide one and the thick outside edge flies between gully and point to the third man boundary

 

[Oxy]

Steyn getting 90% of the strike - hurry up JPD and get to 3 figures - I need some sleep!

 

[Oxy]

"Gee whizz, you beauty...what a ripper" - Mark 'Gday' Nicholas.

2 consecutive straight drives for 4 by Steyn - on 47*

341-8

 

[Oxy]

First time Ive really watched Mitch Johnson bowl in detail - very slingy action - almost 'round arm' at times

 

[UP]

 

[Oxy]

Debut 50 up for Steyn!

 

[imrank_88]

Steyn You Beauttttyyy!!!!

 

[Oxy]

'One man - one Wasp' - Mark 'gee Sheila' Nicholas

 

[UP]

I just came online and can't believe the scorecard.

Link anyone?

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

109.3 Siddle to Steyn, FOUR )

 

[Oxy]

347-8

Quality cricket being played - you can shove your ICL, IPL!!!

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

S.A trail by 47 runs.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Duminy into the 90's.

 

[UP]

Brilliant stuff by RSA!

 

[Oxy]

Steyn only dealing in boundaries!

350 up

100 /ship up!

 

[UP]

Where is Lee?

He only bowled 13 overs.

 

[Oxy]

355-8

I have an early start tomorrow.

Its 3.13am.

Its enthralling cricket!

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

S.A trail by just 39 runs.

 

[IronMan2009]

This is getting embarrasing for Australia. First Zaheer khan and Harbhajan. Now this pair. Don't think Australia is going to win a Test in this series.

 

[Lodhiz]

SA showing some real resistance here! Exciting stuff...

 

[UP]

Just watched that jaffa from Mike Hussey ) ) )

 

[Oxy]

No SAffer commentators for Channel 9?

 

[IronMan2009]

Australia better start chasing totals instead of setting. It is not working for them. They can hope SA setting a low target for the pitch.

 

[Oxy]

Just watched that jaffa from Mike Hussey ) ) )

The 'no-catch'???

 

[IronMan2009]

Ian Chappell made a valid point. More than finger spinners, wrist spinners have been doing well in Australia.

 

[Oxy]

Ian Chappell made a valid point. More than finger spinners, wrist spinners have been doing well in Australia.

Chappell is one of the very few 'great thinkers' of the game - stands apart from most ex-players who know no better than to shout banalities into a mic.

I see Michael Atherton being the next.

 

[Oxy]

JPD has scored 5 runs in last 10 overs!

 

[Oxy]

JPD has scored 5 runs in last 10 overs!

Gets a single + 4 overthrows!

Moves to 97*

 

[Oxy]

Seems to be an Aussie clone of Craig Macdermott bowling!!!

Didnt catch his name.

 

[Oxy]

363-8 [116 overs] 31 behind Aus

Great crowd in - watching some great cricket

 

[Oxy]

Aussie heads are down - mislfields. Very sloppy

 

[alybaba]

Since we're never going to give Asim kamal a chance, can we buy Duminy please?

I'm impressed by his temperament.

 

[Oxy]

Dear me!

A simple catch dropped by the spin bowler - Hauritz? Very casual.

 

[Oxy]

366-8

Monsieur Duminy 98*
Steyn 59*

 

[Oxy]

JPD moves onto 99*

 

[Oxy]

Well played Aleem Dar.

Worth noting his efforts also

 

[Oxy]

Duminy gets his debut century!

Its what dreams are made of!

Good reception from the 31,000 MCG crowd.

 

[Oxy]

Steyn deserves a standing ovation - battled through the pain barrier to guide JPD through to his ton.

372-8

Only 22 behind Aus

 

[Informer]

Congrats JPD.

We are going to see many more hundreds from this youngster.

Prince place is now under threat

 

[Informer]

Now Steyn should try to better his previous highest first class score of 82

 

[itduzz]

Congrats JPD.

We are going to see many more hundreds from this youngster.

Prince place is now under threat

nah...its Mckenzie

 

[Informer]

nah...its Mckenzie

Mckenzie will be replaced by Van Jaarsveldt.

Vaughn van Jaarsveldt is another brilliant batsman. The most stylish batsman South Africa has produced. He reminds me of Carl Hooper

 

[Oxy]

Steyn hitting out now - ordinary bowlers bowling ordinary stuff.

 

[Oxy]

Followed by a SIXER!!!

384-8!

10 behind Aus!

 

[Oxy]

Still no sign of Brett Lee on the pitch

 

[Informer]

Mckenzie may get a lucky break as Smith remains a doubtful starter for the next test

 

[imrank_88]

Siiixxxx!!!! Steyn What A Beast!!

 

[Oxy]

Ok folks - at the risk of oversleeping - I am out of here.

To take over in the 'comm-box', its :younis Waqar Younis (Pak) & Wasim Akram (Ind)

 

[itduzz]

Mckenzie may get a lucky break as Smith remains a doubtful starter for the next test

MIckey Arthur confirmed that Smith will play 3rd test.....

 

[Informer]

MIckey Arthur confirmed that Smith will play 3rd test.....

So that may the end end of McKenzie's international test career.

Many Saffers believe that the only reason why he is in the side is because he is Mickey Arthur's cousin

 

[Dhonian]

Wow. Looks like RSA might get a lead or two in this innings

What prediction man. I am the cricketing god (...of course after SRT)


Aussies ) ) 140 partnership between Steyn and Duminy ) ) )

 

[IronMan2009]

What next for Australian bowlers? Fall on the feet of Steyn and Duminy? Plz have mercy!

 

[Informer]

South Africa now lead. Unbelievable

 

[IronMan2009]

wowie wow.. This is kick-ass performance from South African tail.

 

[UP]

Sorry itduzz I lost the link can you please post it again?

 

[IronMan2009]

Duminy is collaring the attack with contempt.

 

[itduzz]

Sorry itduzz I lost the link can you please post it again?

For Aus/SA game - http://aus-sa-oox.blogspot.com/

For NZ/WI 20/20 - http://cricket-oox.blogspot.com/

 

[UP]

Thank You itduzz

 

[Dhonian]

Duminy and Steyn are literally pissing on the Aussie bowling

 

[Dhonian]

Australia had to get 3 TAILENDERS' wickets to wrap things up today BUT they have just managed to get 1 wicket. What were the odds of Australian bowlers sh itting their pants after a terrific display y'day

 

[itduzz]

Thank You itduzz

NZ/WI is more entertaining ...lots of 4's & 6's today

 

[Savak]

The death of Australian Cricket.

 

[itduzz]

The death of Australian Cricket.

loving every bit of it...

 

[Romali_rotti]

Aussie commentators on radio: 'Duminy, well he seems to have a Rahul Dravid type Technique with Ganguly's attacking strokeplay" ..... In the meantime the look on 'the bunny's' face on the field priceless >....

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

DW Steyn b Siddle 76 (191b 9x4 1x6) SR: 39.79

 

[itduzz]

Aussie commentators on radio: 'Duminy, well he seems to have a Rahul Dravid type Technique with Ganguly's attacking strokeplay" ..... In the meantime the look on 'the bunny's' face on the field priceless >....

dont insult Duminy by comparing him with those 2 FTBs... )

 

[Informer]

JP Duminy get 150

 

[Romali_rotti]

dont insult Duminy by comparing him with those 2 FTBs... )

Umm I think you might have gotten confused about the 'greatest batsmen of pace' ..

 

[itduzz]

Pawnting is waiting for the 2nd new ball... )

 

[Dhonian]

dont insult Duminy by comparing him with those 2 FTBs... )

RD a FTB ? )

You seriously lack cricketing knowledge my friend.

 

[IronMan2009]

What is the plan of Australians now? Another 100 runs partnership on the card?

 

[UP]

450 up for South Africa!

 

[UP]

South Africa lead by 56 runs with 1 wicket remaining.

 

[Informer]

Partnership of 10 beteen JP and Ntini already. Aussies struggling to dismiss Ntini

 

[UP]

A crowd of 42,079 today at the MCG.

 

[UP]

Partnership of 10 beteen JP and Ntini already. Aussies struggling to dismiss Ntini

Make it 20 now.