South Africa v Australia | 1st Test | Centurion | Day 1 | 12 February 2014

[Adil_94]

lol Ishant from one end and Vinay from other end on debut is the worst nightmare for a batsman.

They make two Ws look like spinners

 

[WebGuru]

Imagine getting out!

Selectors would never forgive you

lol just imagine a scenario where Don Bradman had to face these 2 and some how they manage to get him out on a duck I think Don will suicide in the dressing room.

 

[Justcrazy]

18 / 1

7 overs

 

[saiyan0312]

first for doolan. Thats a pretty good feel to hit one of the best bowlers in the world for four on your debut.

 

[Justcrazy]

Philander has given up nothing here.

 

[Justcrazy]

First International :4 for Doolan.

 

[Adil_94]

Doolan nice cover drive I hope someone gives Philander an epic phainta

 

[Convict]

Doolan nice cover drive I hope someone gives Philander an epic phainta

He's strange for an Australian in that he drives far better than he pulls or hooks.

 

[saiyan0312]

morkel on. Why remove steyn???

 

[Justcrazy]

24 / 1

 

[Justcrazy]

So far great Test Match.

 

[Adil_94]

He's strange for an Australian in that he drives far better than he pulls or hooks.

That will hold him in good stead outside AUS he looks solid so far :Misbah

 

[Hawkeye]

HAHA, as I expected, SA to eat Aus alive!!!

Love the SA bowling !

 

[saiyan0312]

He's strange for an Australian in that he drives far better than he pulls or hooks.

he will love the subcontinent as he drives the fuller bowls.

what a catch. Morkel gets roger and dumminy catches the ball .

 

[Adil_94]

Beautiful bowling by Morkel set up Rodgers there

 

[Justcrazy]

Morkel strikes

 

[Adil_94]

Clarke hiding down the order :Misbah

 

[Mr Consistent]

rogers gone wicket for morkel on second ball

 

[Justcrazy]

morkel on. Why remove steyn???

CJL Rogers c Duminy b Morkel 4

This is why

 

[Justcrazy]

So far SA have the edge , great start, 2 down already within 10 overs

 

[battler]

He's strange for an Australian in that he drives far better than he pulls or hooks.

Is he wristy as well?

 

[saiyan0312]

CJL Rogers c Duminy b Morkel 4

This is why

Yep. Well done and morkel is bowling well.

 

[Justcrazy]

Marsh off the mark , 2 runs

 

[saiyan0312]

WOAH the bounce. over the keeper. Clarke is their only hope.

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies need a long partnership , and they need it now !!!

 

[Mr Consistent]

:4 by doolan

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

Doolan gets Aussies to 35 / 2

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch is fast bowlers paradise.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 35/2 - Good morning for S.A so far

 

[Justcrazy]

So after 10

35.2

 

[saiyan0312]

The pitch is fast bowlers paradise.

Yeah but its not a 49AO pitch.

 

[Justcrazy]

If SA restrict Aussies within 200 - 220 they will be on top.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yeah but its not a 49AO pitch.

That was poor batting combined with helpful pitch .

 

[saiyan0312]

Inside edge for . marsh is lucky,

 

[Justcrazy]

any delays ?

 

[saiyan0312]

awesome ball by steyn. I think that was out.

 

[Justcrazy]

I am always surprised why Marsh cannot cement his place , he is pretty talented.

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies bowlers would also like this surface

 

[Adil_94]

Morkel getting some nice pace here

 

[Convict]

I am always surprised why Marsh cannot cement his place , he is pretty talented.

Look at his first class/shield record.

He's talented but he invents new ways to get out. Worst player of bad bowling in history.

 

[Adil_94]

Look at his first class/shield record.



He's talented but he invents new ways to get out. Worst player of bad bowling in history.

Didn't he have a horror series against India at home I mean India of all teams

 

[Convict]

Didn't he have a horror series against India at home I mean India of all teams

Yeah. Averaged 2.83 against Ishant and Kumar.

As I said. Horrible bowling is his big weakness.

So perhaps the Saffers will struggle

 

[saiyan0312]

Yeah. Averaged 2.83 against Ishant and Kumar.

As I said. Horrible bowling is his big weakness.

So perhaps the Saffers will struggle

No wonder selectors kicked him out after that test in 2012.

 

[Adil_94]

Yeah. Averaged 2.83 against Ishant and Kumar.



As I said. Horrible bowling is his big weakness.



So perhaps the Saffers will struggle

So he plays tough attacks better than lollipop ones weird can't think of many players like that

 

[MarkCooper]

Something is wrong somewhere when Yorkshire get more in to watch County Cricket than #SAvsAus have in for the best Test of year.

 

[Adil_94]

Something is wrong somewhere when Yorkshire get more in to watch County Cricket than #SAvsAus have in for the best Test of year.

Cricket is a minority sport in SA isn't it we are lucky in England most major sports get brilliant turn outs

 

[Convict]

Something is wrong somewhere when Yorkshire get more in to watch County Cricket than #SAvsAus have in for the best Test of year.

More talent in the Saffer crowds though

 

[Adil_94]

Dropped by Amla

 

[saiyan0312]

DROPPED. Amal nearly took a good catch but it went out of his hand.

 

[Adil_94]

Marsh is looking very streaky here

 

[leatherface58]

Something is wrong somewhere when Yorkshire get more in to watch County Cricket than #SAvsAus have in for the best Test of year.

Did Energetic bite you or something ?

 

[saiyan0312]

Doolan so far has looked the best in the top 4.

 

[NZcricketfan]

This is what a number one side is all about.

The fourth seamer is bowling 135-140 km/hr and beating the bat consistently.

 

[Mr Consistent]

4 by doolan playing well so far

 

[London_Lahori]

The Aussies doing ok here. If SA can't roll them out for a cheapish score the decision to field first could backfire.

 

[Adil_94]

Doolan looks like a good player has looked very assured and calm at the crease

 

[Adil_94]

Why did Smith choose to bowl on a hot sunny day if it was overcast I'd understand it seems an odd decision

 

[Adil_94]

Especially when Steyn has been having stomach cramps and diarrhoea right before the match

 

[Convict]

Especially when Steyn has been having stomach cramps and diarrhoea right before the match

Should have batted first. Steyn would have being in the runs

 

[Adil_94]

AUS are batting well this pitch looks quite flat now

 

[Executioner]

2 minnow teams playing against each other. Can't get better than this

Where is my popcorn?

 

[Adil_94]

Great catch by Duminy

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aussies have fought back well here, this session is now pretty even.

S.A should be looking for one more wicket before lunch here.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Mclaren strikes, well deserved as hes bowled well since he came on

Aus 72/3

 

[Convict]

Tough period here before lunch. Need Clarke to stay in.

 

[saiyan0312]

feel for doolan. the guy got a start.

 

[Executioner]

GONE

That wicket makes it SA's session. Important session next up

 

[style_guru]

Marsh is the key here for OZ.

 

[Convict]

feel for doolan. the guy got a start.

Not unlucky at all. Horrid shot.

 

[Amjid Javed]

S.A session that with doolan falling late on, Marsh and clarke have some rebuilding to do

 

[Jo_Don]

Why did Smith choose to bowl on a hot sunny day if it was overcast I'd understand it seems an odd decision

Days 2-3 usually have better batting conditions at Centurion.

 

[Executioner]

I thought a lot of fans would tune in to watch this test match. Not too many folks around following this match.

I suppose I am the only in BD watching it Although i will be watching BD VS SL in the next few hours

 

[shaz619]

what is the pitch like? green top?

Even stevens so far.

 

[Jo_Don]

I thought a lot of fans would tune in to watch this test match. Not too many folks around following this match.

I suppose I am the only in BD watching it Although i will be watching BD VS SL in the next few hours

I'm watching via internet stream at work whenever I get a break.

The armchair experts will probably chip in later on in the day, having not watched a ball.

 

[saiyan0312]

I have watched as much as i can. Some fine fast bowling by SA and good batting by doolan and those drives.

 

[Convict]

what is the pitch like? green top?

Even stevens so far.

Not really green at all but it is providing assistance. It's a good first day wicket.

 

[Adil_94]

Lol Sky Sports are showing highlights of the 47 all Out

 

[IndianWillow]

Classic start to a test match.

 

[style_guru]

I must admit that there's a steady decline of audience who turn out to the grounds in SA since last few years. If I remember correctly, the last SA vs OZ series had decent attendance.

Something's not right with SA cricket.

 

[Convict]

Good umpiring by Dar.