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

[JaDed]

 

[Abhilash93]

Ashwin vs lefties is such a predictable contest.

 

[Justcrazy]

Ashwin is best spinner in the world across all formats . There is no doubt about that.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

9 more to go
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[desi_launda]

Ashwin's overall record looks beastly now...172 wickets in 32 matches @25.66

 

[Justcrazy]

This well may finish today itself.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Ashwin's overall record looks beastly now...172 wickets in 32 matches @25.66

Honestly that looks like a fast bowlers record. Someone like Akhtar had similar numbers. Shows how deadly Ashwin has been .

 

[Zeshan547]

No there should be no doubt about ash's quality of spin bowling in anyone's mind, and if we consider all formats i guess yasir is not even good enough to tie ash's shoe laces at this stage. And even in tests alone ash is way ahead than messi.

 

[Belawal2014]

Some great names there indeed.

At your SIG. Kabhi kabhi GreenRoars bhai jazbaati ho jate hain.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I don't think I've ever seen SA manhandled in a test series in this fashion in nearly a decade. Not since the days if mcwarne.

 

[Belawal2014]

I don't think I've ever seen SA manhandled in a test series in this fashion in nearly a decade. Not since the days if mcwarne.

So much time and energy has been spent scrutinizing the pitches that not many have really given the Indian side the necessary praise it deserves for downright embarrassing the SAF team. Kudos to your team.

 

[Belawal2014]

I rather have an autographed jersey from Jinks than Kohli.

 

[Belawal2014]

This drubbing remind me of PAK vs AUS test series.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

I rather have an autographed jersey from Jinks than Kohli.

Jinks is a work horse not a crowd favorite with X factor , hope he gets craze among masses down the line


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[Nikhil_cric]

So much time and energy has been spent scrutinizing the pitches that not many have really given the Indian side the necessary praise it deserves for downright embarrassing the SAF team. Kudos to your team.

Thanks bro. To be fair I think it is the unwillingness to accept the fact that this is not the same SA of 2012 with Kallis,Smith,Steyn,Amla,AB,Philander all putting in brilliant performances. Except AB, all are either retired or in decline and SA are gonna struggle in their transition period. I certainly think they're a beatable team now and will be home track bullies just like the rest of us.

 

[Belawal2014]

Jinks is a work horse not a crowd favorite with X factor , hope he gets craze among masses down the line


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I love his simplicity. No fuss about him or the way he plays his cricket. I guess Kohli's aggressive nature and good looks make him a fan favorite. Needless to say, Kohli's a class player himself.

 

[Belawal2014]

Thanks bro. To be fair I think it is the unwillingness to accept the fact that this is not the same SA of 2012 with Kallis,Smith,Steyn,Amla,AB,Philander all putting in brilliant performances. Except AB, all are either retired or in decline and SA are gonna struggle in their transition period. I certainly think they're a beatable team now and will be home track bullies just like the rest of us.

Yes,agreed. There really is no number 1 test team in my honest opinion. SAF were the #1 undisputed test team because they were able to hold their own on away tours, but they're in steep decline now which is understandable as they're in transition. That being said, I think the team which has a packed home schedule will probably find themselves at the #1 TEST position. In all likelihood, India should grab that #1 position, provided they win their home season tests. Off to a good start here though.

 

[sajeebmcj]

south africa will be all out under 70 playing around 60 over.

 

[Belawal2014]

Nice to see you on here. Hope all is well there in Chennai. Rough couple of days for you guys. Hoping all is well with [MENTION=134809]sensible-indian-fan[/MENTION] and that Chennai recovers quickly.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Yes,agreed. There really is no number 1 test team in my honest opinion. SAF were the #1 undisputed test team because they were able to hold their own on away tours, but they're in steep decline now which is understandable as they're in transition. That being said, I think the team which has a packed home schedule will probably find themselves at the #1 TEST position. In all likelihood, India should grab that #1 position, provided they win their home season tests. Off to a good start here though.

I think OZ will be no.1 from now. They are dominant at home, beat WI 2-0 away, competed well in ENG, won a series in SA and I suspect will do well in NZ as well.

 

[JaDed]

Nice to see you on here. Hope all is well there in Chennai. Rough couple of days for you guys. Hoping all is well with [MENTION=134809]sensible-indian-fan[/MENTION] and that Chennai recovers quickly.

Thanks mate,good now nice to watch match after no power feels like a blessing somehow.

 

[Belawal2014]

I'd give the MOS award to R Ashwin. MOM is a no-brainer.

 

[JaDed]

Rahane's contribution in slips also makes a lot of difference in SC all other Indian fielders are useless.

 

[Stark]

Good Rahane but Ahmed Shehzad is still better.

The FLAW has spoken

 

[RamLakhan]

India should have produced similar pitches for ODIs and T20s

 

[Stark]

Ameer: "I'm sleeping in office already, when Amla scores a run wake me up."

 

[Ozymandiasza]

 

[Varun]

What is Amla up to?

 

[Indiafan]

What is Amla up to?

Trying to emulate Rahane

 

[desi_launda]

Amla 0(36)

 

[Stark]

four

A single!

And not via an edge too!! Praise thy lord..

 

[desi_launda]

40 balls and no run by Amla

 

[#GreenRoars]

Amla 0(36)

And he will throw his wicket on same score.

 

[desi_launda]

random lol

 

[Abhilash93]

I love his simplicity. No fuss about him or the way he plays his cricket. I guess Kohli's aggressive nature and good looks make him a fan favorite. Needless to say, Kohli's a class player himself.

Still lives in a middle class apartment with family.

http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-the-wind-in-his-willow/

 

[Pantani]

has made 5 (80) so far this match

 

[Stark]

Bhaskar: "You could use "amla" as a synonym.The batsmen amlas it back to the bowler."

Gaurav Kalra tweets: "this has been a captain's block from amla #IndvsSA"

 

[Varun]

Bhaskar: "You could use "amla" as a synonym.The batsmen amlas it back to the bowler."

Gaurav Kalra tweets: "this has been a captain's block from amla #IndvsSA"

That's what Pakistan fans say about Misbah too lol.

 

[Belawal2014]

RR of 1. Beastly.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Wicket has turned slow and survival isn't too hard. Some epic tuk-tuk to come.

 

[IndianWillow]

^Wait till the ball gets older.

 

[battler]

Time for Yadav's reverse swing now.

 

[Pantani]

I don't see the point of so much tuk-tuk when it's still only day 4. They shouldn't be scoring at less than 1 run an over. At least if they were going at 2 an over or something they would put a dent in the target and maybe tomorrow force India to be a little bit more defensive.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Bhaskar: "You could use "amla" as a synonym.The batsmen amlas it back to the bowler."

Gaurav Kalra tweets: "this has been a captain's block from amla #IndvsSA"

They actually did it, lol.

21.6
Ashwin to Amla, no run, tossed up on off stump, Amla amlas it to the man at silly point

 

[Zak_Fan]

2 runs !

 

[Zak_Fan]

^Wait till the ball gets older.

Reverse swing or does it assist spinners?

 

[Stark]

They actually did it, lol.

21.6
Ashwin to Amla, no run, tossed up on off stump, Amla amlas it to the man at silly point

Haha

I don't see the point of so much tuk-tuk when it's still only day 4. They shouldn't be scoring at less than 1 run an over. At least if they were going at 2 an over or something they would put a dent in the target and maybe tomorrow force India to be a little bit more defensive.

Aye.. Do not underestimate the RR of 1.5!

 

[Pantani]

Current partnership 31 runs, 26.0 overs, RR: 1.19 (Amla 6, Bavuma 25)

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Need yadav now. Enough of jafdu for a while.

 

[Justcrazy]

Only rain can save SA here

 

[Pantani]

I don't think it rains very much in Delhi in December

 

[Justcrazy]

6 from 94 balls !!!

 

[zabalestmsm]

Wow! Classy innings so far by Amla!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Wicket coming soon.

 

[Pantani]

If these two make it to stumps unbeaten, then perhaps India will begin to worry, just a little bit.

 

[Belawal2014]

Waiting for Amla to get to a century before i go to bed.

 

[Pantani]

Amla and Bavuma are in the nervous 90s, approaching their Cowan's

 

[battler]

Frustrating session for India.

 

[Pantani]

Amla has made 99 runs this series, at a strike rate of 22.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Not watching the match, but I hope Kohli is using an ultra-attacking field against Amla.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

We should have just played Mishraji instead of *****. An extra bowling option and most likely would have scored more runs as well.

 

[Justcrazy]

5 close fielders with ashwin bowling

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Wickets will fall infinal session.

 

[JaDed]

Ashwin lol doing everything he can.Wonder if the 1979 scorecards of drawn test match is going to come alive

 

[JaDed]

We should have just played Mishraji instead of *****. An extra bowling option and most likely would have scored more runs as well.

Did u mean Sharma or Dhawan?

 

[JaDed]

I don't think it rains very much in Delhi in December

Nope,very cold though with lot of dew.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Need to pick 3 more after tea but good patience from Amla n the other opener so far this innings


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[Nikhil_cric]

Did u mean Sharma or Dhawan?

Sharma of course . Dhawan has actually been OK.

 

[Lords]

Amla bhai is giving a reverse phainta to India

 

[#GreenRoars]

What is Hashim Amla doing?????????

 

[#GreenRoars]

India just need one more wicket, and then their will be collapse.

 

[Lords]

What is Hashim Amla doing?????????

Nothing. And thats the problem

 

[Justcrazy]

Yadav to start after the tea. Final session of the day.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Nothing. And thats the problem

ha ha! Good answer!

 

[Justcrazy]

10 from 115 balls !!

 

[zabalestmsm]

This is quite impressive stuff from Amla! I am really impressed by his perseverance, temperament and patience!

 

[desi_launda]

can SA draw this?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

can SA draw this?

No chance in hell of that happening.

 

[Justcrazy]

striking at 9 per 100 balls

 

[Justcrazy]

can SA draw this?

NO.

AShwin strikes