India vs South Africa | 4th Test | Delhi | Dec 3-7, 2015 | Match Thread

[Passionate Observer]

I thought India will thoroughly dominate Saffers in the final game and will send them back to Johannesburg in utter shame but I've been extremely disappointed in India for this substandard performance with the bat once again in the series.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Not so impressive captaincy by Amla. Why would go with a part timer instead of ur specialist spinner in Imran Tahir?

 

[Passionate Observer]

India's batting in tests is rather ordinary. Dhawan and Rohit don't belong here

Says a Bangali whose team is certified minnows staring down the barrel in world rankings, you've the audacity to question Indian players, the likes of whom Bangladesh won't produce in next 100 years.

 

[Amjid Javed]

India will be bowled out soon and then S.A will lose the usual 3/4 wickets early before close of play.

 

[LastManstanding]

Says a Bangali whose team is certified minnows staring down the barrel in world rankings, you've the audacity to question Indian players, the likes of whom Bangladesh won't produce in next 100 years.

India's batting in tests is rather ordinary. Dhawan and Rohit don't belong here.

 

[RamLakhan]

I somehow think South African batsmen will come out determined in this test match and also pitch will ease out as the match progresses

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Ravindra Jadeja is the next Kapil Dev, the guy is a fighter, I expect him to score a 50 today.

 

[Passionate Observer]

India's batting in tests is rather ordinary. Dhawan and Rohit don't belong here.

Still much more capable than the likes of Rahim and Tamim in Tests.

 

[Passionate Observer]

Good recovery so far, lets keep it going, take the total to around 250 which is more than enough for Saffers to choke under pressure in the first innings.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Rabada should have been playing instead of Tahir

 

[LastManstanding]

Still much more capable than the likes of Rahim and Tamim in Tests.

I made a simple observation that India's batting is ordinary. Why are you bringing Bangladeshi batsmen into the discussion?

 

[LastManstanding]

Rahane's cover drive is a delight.

 

[Passionate Observer]

I made a simple observation that India's batting is ordinary. Why are you bringing Bangladeshi batsmen into the discussion?

Because minnows don't tell us what to do!

 

[Wassixpakistani]

India's batting in tests is rather ordinary. Dhawan and Rohit don't belong here.

You sure know how to handle "Passionate Observer" xD .. if only we had cookies to give on PP >_> .

 

[LastManstanding]

Because minnows don't tell us what to do!

You seem confused. I am an India supporter.

 

[Passionate Observer]

You seem confused. I am an India supporter.

I know!

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I know!

What do you know? That he is an Indian supporter or That you are confused?

This is like Inception

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Ashwin's batting average is 31.08 in 32 matches. For a number 8 batsman thats very impressive.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Very unconvincing argument against DRS from Sanju baba in the comm box while Bhogle going silent throughout that conversation (Only Polly was making some sense)

 

[zabalestmsm]

Lol. Amla drops a dolly. Should bring de Villiers to slips.

 

[SunTzu]

Ashwin's batting average is 31.08 in 32 matches. For a number 8 batsman thats very impressive.

Most of his decent knocks were a while ago. His avg used to be 40+. Hasn't played a meaningful knock in a while.


I hope these guys last long enough to let Rahane get a century. Roit and Dhawan are useless hacks. Stick to t20.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Good day for India who have a massive total already on day 1 in these conditions, dont understand why S.A left harmer our and picked Tahir instead who overall is a useless test bowler.

 

[Abhilash93]

Ashwin's batting average is 31.08 in 32 matches. For a number 8 batsman thats very impressive.

It was 40+ after about 20 matches. He hasn't been in the best of batting form for the last 1.5 years, throwing his wicket away most of the times.

 

[KevinFern]

Kohli seems to be a little past his best. Anderson has rattled him. Think he has fallen off the current top 5 test batsman list, he's now just a little below guys like Steve Smith, Joe Root, Joe Burns.

Joe Burns?? ROFL stuff. He is a Shane Watson Ver2.0

 

[leatherface58]

Rahane is laxman 2.0. Will only score when team is in trouble.

 

[Buffet]

Says a Bangali whose team is certified minnows staring down the barrel in world rankings, you've the audacity to question Indian players, the likes of whom Bangladesh won't produce in next 100 years.

You should address the message and not the messenger.

 

[aslaisnomasla]

Says a Bangali whose team is certified minnows staring down the barrel in world rankings, you've the audacity to question Indian players, the likes of whom Bangladesh won't produce in next 100 years.

hahahahaha damn son

 

[Buffet]

Rahane is laxman 2.0. Will only score when team is in trouble.

LOL true, why the hell he had to score! Still , India can be bowled out for around 250-260.

 

[battler]

LOL true, why the hell he had to score! Still , India can be bowled out for around 250-260.

South Africa bowled well today, this pitch is 420-450 runs type pitch.

 

[Buffet]

South Africa bowled well today, this pitch is 420-450 runs type pitch.

Yah, pitch doesn't look very difficult to bat, but that was the case even in the 2nd test and we got out with 220 runs.

 

[battler]

Yah, pitch doesn't look very difficult to bat, but that was the case even in the 2nd test and we got out with 220 runs.

Mindset of both the team's batsmen is like that, they forgot how to bat on a not so difficult pitch.

 

[MMHS]

This is going to be the closest of all matches. Historically, FSK is the best ground in India to lose a toss. Normally, you win toss & bat first in India, but I have seen teams losing more matches batting first than 2nd. Probably, winter morning evens out the 1st batting advantage in Delhi.

If SAF can clean the tail with 2nd ball under 250, they should have a great advantage. FSK is one of those grounds, where batting in 3rd innings is often tougher than 4th.

 

[Legbreak]

Selectors need to make a call on Rohit and Saha.
Neither are good enough for test cricket

 

[Thivagar]

You seem frustrated today. Exam pressure?

Not sure, but i feel like seeing some chaos, whether it is India scoring at RR of 8 or collapsing for 100 all out. Might be my meditation though.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hows this wicket? Another sub�� coming up?

 

[Justcrazy]

New ball taken by SA

 

[trogger]

Based on the reaction to the dodgy lyon call i guess SA already have the moral victory wrapped up in this test after the dodgy one that saved ashwin.

Doesn't matter how SA bowl or bat from here it's all the umps fault apparently.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA need to clean up the tail here .

 

[Justcrazy]

Ashwin looks classy

 

[Justcrazy]

SA have failed to bowl in right places this morning.

 

[SunTzu]

Kohli seems to be a little past his best. Anderson has rattled him. Think he has fallen off the current top 5 test batsman list, he's now just a little below guys like Steve Smith, Joe Root, Joe Burns.

Did you mean Kane Williamson?

 

[Justcrazy]

250 up for India

 

[Legbreak]

These 2 need to take us past 300 if possible

 

[LastManstanding]

Rahane

 

[Justcrazy]

Hundred by Rahane

 

[battler]

Brilliant hundred by Rahane.

 

[Justcrazy]

why never bowls Tahir and treats him like a part timer ?

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahane on fireee

 

[Sandeep]

Sorry but Amla is a fool of a captain! Why select Tahir if you're not going to bowl him.. Captaincy 101

 

[Legbreak]

What score will be enough for India to take a first innings lead? [MENTION=60967]Justcrazy[/MENTION]

 

[ChachaCricket]

Shehzad's better though.

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahane is a great talent .

 

[Sandeep]

I believe 350 is a good first innings score. Any batsman who shows grit can score runs here

 

[Buffet]

Why not try Tahir? Getting part timers but afraid to try Tahir? Amla did the same mistake in previous test.

 

[Justcrazy]

What score will be enough for India to take a first innings lead? [MENTION=60967]Justcrazy[/MENTION]

Unless Amal , Faf , AB play an exceptional innings , SA will continue to struggle against Ashwin.

 

[Sandeep]

Piedt 116 runs in 36 overs, Rahane 116 runs in 34 overs..

 

[Justcrazy]

Why not try Tahir? Getting part timers but afraid to try Tahir? Amla did the same mistake in previous test.

Really poor captaincy

Tahir is a specialist spinner , why keep him aside.

 

[Sandeep]

Can someone please knock some sense into Amla? Don't know what he's waiting for! Reminds me of Dhoni..

 

[Zak_Fan]

Amazing batting from Rahane, what an inning.

 

[Buffet]

So Indians added 70 runs before Amla woke up and then Tahir gets the wicket finally.

 

[LastManstanding]

So Indians added 70 runs before Amla woke up and then Tahir gets the wicket finally.

Do you think there will be scrutiny of Amla's captaincy after this tour back home?

 

[Legbreak]

[MENTION=97523]Buffet[/MENTION]
How would faf work as test captain? Has he ever captained at first class level?

 

[Buffet]

Do you think there will be scrutiny of Amla's captaincy after this tour back home?

I do think that it should be done. You can't have leggies for short spells and don't allow him to settle and then keep him away despite having him in the side.

 

[LastManstanding]

I do think that it should be done. You can't have leggies for short spells and don't allow him to settle and then keep him away despite having him in the side.

Will they consider AB for test captaincy?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Amla definitely is the dumbest captain around. :

 

[Buffet]

[MENTION=97523]Buffet[/MENTION]
How would faf work as test captain?

I don't know, but worth a try for sure. Amla is losing plot at times and AB is a lousy captain.

 

[Buffet]

Will they consider AB for test captaincy?

Hopefully not. I think , he is a disaster as captain.

 

[Passionate Observer]

Gallant fightback from India, wow, 140/6 to 308/8, simply remarkable, Pakistani tail can learn a thing or two from their Indian counterparts, look at how they facilitated Rahane to get to his 100 holding the other end. The moment Pakistan has 5-6 down on any batting surface, you can bet your bottom dollar that their lower order won't last 20 more runs which is unacceptable in modern game.

 

[Justcrazy]

SA have lost initiative yet again here

 

[Justcrazy]

Gallant fightback from India, wow, 140/6 to 308/8, simply remarkable, Pakistani tail can learn a thing or two from their Indian counterparts, look at how they facilitated Rahane to get to his 100 holding the other end. The moment Pakistan has 5-6 down on any batting surface, you can bet your bottom dollar that their lower order won't last 20 more runs which is unacceptable in modern game.

Pakistan tail is laziest in the world.

 

[Passionate Observer]

Doesn't matter who gets captaincy role after this series, SA will remain mediocre Test side irrespective of leadership, they just don't have the tools and assets on field to triumph anymore.

Their golden era is done and dusted, will be having a free fall in Test rankings and deservedly so, they've been left unexposed and unchallenged for far too long, fate has eventually caught up with them, will be ranked 7-8 in the near future, can't see them lasting in top 3 anymore.

 

[Justcrazy]

In all test matches so far , SA have lost initial advantage , poor bowling and captaincy.

 

[Justcrazy]

Fifty for Ashwin , what an innings.

 

[Buffet]

Doesn't matter who gets captaincy role after this series, SA will remain mediocre Test side irrespective of leadership, they just don't have the tools and assets on field to triumph anymore.

Their golden era is done and dusted, will be having a free fall in Test rankings and deservedly so, they've been left unexposed and unchallenged for far too long, fate has eventually caught up with them, will be ranked 7-8 in the near future, can't see them lasting in top 3 anymore.

LOL, we will be closer to the top than bottom even with this side.

 

[Justcrazy]

India will win this easily , Do not see SA going beyond 250 here

 

[Passionate Observer]

Pakistan tail is laziest in the world.

Its not about laziness, its technical incompetency that proves to be their downfall, Pakistan has the worst tail in Test playing nations. They might as well declare every innings when they are 6 down, no point in wasting your or opposition's time and embarrassing yourself in the process. Their 6-11 is a complete and utter joke, can't even hold a cricket bat let alone executing a proper shot. They are just separated by their assigned number in the batting order otherwise they all possess the same ingredients to be called number 11, how can you win Test matches when you've 5 complete liabilities with the bat in the lower order who can't even defend properly to save their lives? Think about what would transpire when Pakistan tours England next season, doubt their innings will last 2-3 more overs in seaming conditions when they're 5 down, there is no hope for Pakistan, 4-0 on the cards.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lunch

326 / 8

 

[SunTzu]

Well played Ashwin for 50. Rohit Sharma should be dumped after this game.

 

[Justcrazy]

Its not about laziness, its technical incompetency that proves to be their downfall, Pakistan has the worst tail in Test playing nations. They might as well declare every innings when they are 6 down, no point in wasting your or opposition's time and embarrassing yourself in the process. Their 6-11 is a complete and utter joke, can't even hold a cricket bat let alone executing a proper shot. They are just separated by their assigned number in the batting order otherwise they all possess the same ingredients to be called number 11, how can you win Test matches when you've 5 complete liabilities with the bat in the lower order who can't even defend properly to save their lives? Think about what would transpire when Pakistan tours England next season, doubt their innings will last 2-3 more overs in seaming conditions when they're 5 down, there is no hope for Pakistan, 4-0 on the cards.

By lazy I meant they never work on any aspect of there batting or bowling. If you want to improve you need to work hard.

They take things for granted.

 

[Passionate Observer]

By lazy I meant they never work on any aspect of there batting or bowling. If you want to improve you need to work hard.

They take things for granted.

Rightly said!