India vs South Africa | 3rd Test | Nagpur | Nov 25-29, 2015 | Match Thread

[battler]

Tahir gone!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

lol Ash was huffing and puffing against Tahir Bhai and Jaddu takes him out in one ball. )

 

[battler]

Maybe like for no ball...if the leg is in the air but some part is behind the line, its not out.

Not sure about the rule but for no ball its like that. doesn't have to be grounded.

For stumping it is different imo.
Your feet need to be grounded.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Right batsman bowler combo makes such a difference. lol.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

For stumping it is different imo.
Your feet need to be grounded.

Then that was clearly out cos the front angle clearly showed it was in the air.

However it depends on what the rule is.

 

[sohailmm]

Maybe like for no ball...if the leg is in the air but some part is behind the line, its not out.

Not sure about the rule but for no ball its like that. doesn't have to be grounded.

Nopes ,, I am sure for the not-outs this is not the case .It has to be grounded behind the line .

 

[Sidilicious]

Turns at times and goes straight at times.

Doesn't have the high deceptive quotient.

If he is bowling around the wicket and into the rough, then it turns more.

Hmmm. Thanks. Guess he was better off bowling the faster and straighter one to Tahir instead of the carrom ball

 

[Nikhil_cric]

lol Ash was huffing and puffing against Tahir Bhai and Jaddu takes him out in one ball. )

Jaddu - speed and turn on this pitch will scare most batsman

 

[samplepiece]

We need Tahir to face Jaddu and Elgar to face Ashwin.

Bingo!

Amla walks in ahead of Faf!

 

[Romali_rotti]

OHHH if we can get Amla here...............

 

[MMHS]

I don't think NWM is a good idea- it just defers a regular batsman down. Amla should have come at 3.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

And now Ashwin to Elgar

 

[samplepiece]

Got a single! Wanted Jaddu to have a go at Amla in the last over.

 

[IndianWillow]

Big pre lunch session coming up tomorrow. This session will dictate the course of this match.

 

[Amjid Javed]

S.A are really pathetic in these conditions, i think my prediction of 120 all out will pretty much be right.

 

[Sidilicious]

Good days play. Hard fought test cricket

 

[samplepiece]

226/12 on day 1.

 

[Sandeep]

SA will be happy, they're essentially 1 wicket down with AB, Faf, JP still to come

 

[Indiafan]

Ishant is opening
Kohli is such a fool!

And this is why we never have proper fast bowlers. Too many narrow minded people focused on one match and one innings instead of trying to develop fast bowlers who can practice on ALL wickets. If a fast bowler cannot bowl with new ball when can he bowl?

Attitude like this is why we never had a good fast bowler

 

[Amjid Javed]

Day 2 - close of play Prediction

S.A 120 All out
Indian 140/4

 

[IndianWillow]

And this is why we never have proper fast bowlers. Too many narrow minded people focused on one match and one innings instead of trying to develop fast bowlers who can practice on ALL wickets. If a fast bowler cannot bowl with new ball when can he bowl?

Attitude like this is why we never had a good fast bowler

Match should be played with the intent of winning every moment. The test match is not the ideal time for experimenting with fast bowlers. If pitches are spin friendly, then you play spin whenever you can. If pacers cost you extra 50 runs, a low scoring match like this may go the other way.

 

[ishq2391]

Match should be played with the intent of winning every moment. The test match is not the ideal time for experimenting with fast bowlers. If pitches are spin friendly, then you play spin whenever you can. If pacers cost you extra 50 runs, a low scoring match like this may go the other way.

then, why not play five spinners? . it is not mandatory to play a fast bowler.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

then, why not play five spinners? . it is not mandatory to play a fast bowler.

1 pacer is for using the reverse swing on offer.

 

[Saurav]

Good day for us.Jaddu is showing hes a very good option on these pitches.Batting has been surprising good too

 

[Saurav]

And this is why we never have proper fast bowlers. Too many narrow minded people focused on one match and one innings instead of trying to develop fast bowlers who can practice on ALL wickets. If a fast bowler cannot bowl with new ball when can he bowl?

Attitude like this is why we never had a good fast bowler

Should have played 3 pacers then

 

[Amjid Javed]

Its not a 4 day match.

Game will be over on day 3.

 

[samplepiece]

Game will be over on day 3.

Still counts as a 5 day test. RSA still need 5 runs to avoid follow-on though. Lets see if they make it.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Told you guys earlier, 200 enough for SA. Tomorrow SA will be bowled out on 140-160

 

[Amjid Javed]

Still counts as a 5 day test. RSA still need 5 runs to avoid follow-on though. Lets see if they make it.

I think India have a lead of 90-100 runs on 1st inns, Apart from AB the S.A batsmen dont know which end of the bat to hold in these conditions.

 

[IndianWillow]

then, why not play five spinners? . it is not mandatory to play a fast bowler.

Pacer will be handy at times. You never know - conditions can suddenly turn pacer friendly. They will also get reverse swing when the ball gets old. Going without a single pacer can be a very risky strategy though you need not bowl the pacer if the conditions don't favour them. With three very good spinners for home conditions, India can afford this extra dummy pacer.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Duminy will be the key batsman for RSA.

 

[Justcrazy]

Ashwin strikes first over of the day

 

[Justcrazy]

11 / 3

SA not likely to cross 150 .

 

[Justcrazy]

12 / 4

 

[MMHS]

SAF needs 5 to avoid follow on................

 

[Justcrazy]

Can SA avoid follow on ? they need four more runs. )

 

[Square Drive]

Once again it's all down to AB.

 

[Sandeep]

Amla

 

[Justcrazy]

12 . 4

12 overs

 

[Aman]

3 day Test.

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch is really a mine field , but still Indian batsmen are getting some runs , that has been difference.

 

[street cricketer]

If Faf doesn't stay, this could get ugly!

 

[MMHS]

The standard of spin playing capability is probably lowest of my experience - the pair isn't even turning the ball that much. Ashwin's 1st wicket of the day is a classic example of that. AB gone..............

 

[Sandeep]

ABD

 

[Justcrazy]

3 day Test.

Two day !!!

12 / 5

 

[LastManstanding]

This is comical now

 

[Sandeep]

The standard of spin playing capability is probably lowest of my experience - the pair isn't even turning the ball that much. Ashwin's 1st wicket of the day is a classic example of that. AB gone..............

All in the mind! They need to get the previous deliveries off their head. Batting 101

 

[Justcrazy]

SA will loose by innings here.

Trust me.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Hahaha.. OMG )

 

[Sandeep]

SA will loose by innings here.

Trust me.

Pretty sure SA won't bat in the third innings here

 

[Varun]

12/5

 

[street cricketer]

The standard of spin playing capability is probably lowest of my experience - the pair isn't even turning the ball that much. Ashwin's 1st wicket of the day is a classic example of that. AB gone..............

That is true. Gambhir could play better against spin than some of these Indian and Saffer batsmen, let alone the Fab 4 or the other international legends.

 

[MMHS]

All in the mind! They need to get the previous deliveries off their head. Batting 101

This is the side effect of easy SIX - you can stand with dead stuck feet & solg swing - 60 metres boundary 'll carry even the top edges. Don't want to disrespect anyone, but I watched Mongia (Nayan) scoring 150+ in 11 hours at Delhi dust bowl - his foot-work was better than AB or Amla..........

 

[prayas]

wat is RSA lowest test inning total

 

[Zak_Fan]

What a rubbish team.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA taking chances now , score moves to 21

 

[street cricketer]

These pitches have been becoming more common in Ranji matches to make the upcoming Indian batsmen better players of spin.

 

[Sandeep]

This is the side effect of easy SIX - you can stand with dead stuck feet & solg swing - 60 metres boundary 'll carry even the top edges. Don't want to disrespect anyone, but I watched Mongia (Nayan) scoring 150+ in 11 hours at Delhi dust bowl - his foot-work was better than AB or Amla..........

Indian batsmen, with the exception of Pujara and Vijay are no better!

 

[desi_launda]

good,this is not a pitch to defend on,India made same mistake

 

[prayas]

because now its hit or miss u cant just do tuk tuk here

 

[prayas]

:

 

[Justcrazy]

28 / 5

 

[desi_launda]

Career bowling averages:

Ashwin: 160 @26.83

Jadeja: 59@ 25.55

 

[Square Drive]

Attack or forfeit the Test.

Not getting anywhere by defending.

 

[Justcrazy]

Runs are vital on this pitch , you cannot survive long here

 

[prayas]

need mishra here

 

[desi_launda]

runs flowing now

 

[Aman]

AB is likely going to lose his number 1 ranking to KW or Smith.

 

[desi_launda]

AB is likely going to lose his number 1 ranking to KW or Smith.

AB averages 41 this series,that's not too bad

Amla's ranking will be interesting to watch

 

[Justcrazy]

runs flowing now

Just 35 on board man

and six down

 

[desi_launda]

6 down!!!

 

[Justcrazy]

can SA get 100 ?

Not likely

 

[Aman]

AB averages 41 this series,that's not too bad

Amla's ranking will be interesting to watch

Yeah, but it updates after each match.

KW and Smith are a good chance to overtake him.

 

[Zak_Fan]

South Africa's mental issues being exposed here. Faf didn't need to do this at all.

 

[Sandeep]

2 chances for Duminy now in 3 balls!

 

[desi_launda]

dropped!

 

[cricket.mad]

2 drops in 3 balls

 

[SunTzu]

I remember the days SA used to bowl out teams for less than 50 runs.

 

[MMHS]

These pitches have been becoming more common in Ranji matches to make the upcoming Indian batsmen better players of spin.

These pitches 'll never make batsmen better - I can prove that.

In the history of the game, 50% top batsmen has come from 5/6 "home grounds" - SCG, Adelaide, Barbados, Oval, Mumbai, Jo'burg & may be Lahore/Karachi (PAK players don't have any home ground, I take Gaddafi/NCS as PAK's home track), may be we can add SSC at Colombo which is home ground of Sanga, Mahela, Roy Dias & Hari De - all these wickets has 3 common characteristics - true & even bounce, firm base, consistent pace on wicket - batsmen can get value for their shots. Batting is not about slogging 35 on a mine field; neither put dead bat like Cook at Abu Dhabi (That wicket demanded that) - it takes only one mistake to get a batsman out - batting is all about error-less stay on wicket & score on anything loose.

On a good wicket with true pace & bounce, batsmen can back on their technique & temperament - they can plan the innings, it 'll take a good ball or catch to get them out. These type of wickets in domestics 'll make lots of Afridi, Umar or Azhar Ali - either mad slogger or strokeless stone waller - no back lift, not much foot work & no shot on the rise; unless its a rank loose ball, Azhar's SR 'll remain in 30s & even against clubs, Umar can get 300 in a session, but 'll hardly be able to bat 3 sessions.

6 down - look at FaF's feet, even Jesus wasn't dead stuck on the cross like his feet.

 

[desi_launda]

Kohli doesnt have any shame,drops more than he takes still stands in the slips