South Africa v Australia | 2nd Test | Port Elizabeth | Day 3 | 22/02/2014

[JustAnotherFan]

Give him another

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Smash his head in

 

[shadow2357]

Aus requires 21 more runs to avoid follow on.

 

[London_Lahori]

Aus being spanked around, lively pitch bullies

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Mitch didn't want to face Morkel's next over. Haha.

 

[saiyan0312]

Dumminy got jhonson. Lets see how the aussie come back in the next innings.

 

[proteyeah]

Mitch didn't want to face Morkel's next over. Haha.

Actually Smith ran straight to Morkel after that wicket for a high five, and Morkel was at fine leg.

Blowhard, big mouthed Aussies proving to be just that again. S.A have had nothing to say the whole series. Just quietly soaked up all the criticism and insults and let the bat and ball do the talking. Morkel putting one on Johnson's helmet and terrifying the life out of him despite a humble, slow pitch is a prime example.

 

[Convict]

Actually Smith ran straight to Morkel after that wicket for a high five, and Morkel was at fine leg.

Blowhard, big mouthed Aussies proving to be just that again. S.A have had nothing to say the whole series. Just quietly soaked up all the criticism and insults and let the bat and ball do the talking. Morkel putting one on Johnson's helmet and terrifying the life out of him despite a humble, slow pitch is a prime example.

Just not in Centurion.

 

[Energetic]

Playing Cricket in SA is really nice. Great weather too.

 

[proteyeah]

Just not in Centurion.

We start badly almost every first game of a series. Other teams managed to be humble about it without deciding that we are rubbish and that they now are the greatest team in the world. Australia didn't manage that.

 

[soso_killer]

And i was told Steyn could only bowl outswingers

 

[Convict]

We start badly almost every first game of a series. Other teams managed to be humble about it without deciding that we are rubbish and that they now are the greatest team in the world. Australia didn't manage that.

Yes. But you take cricinfo as the defining position of a nations attitude.

At least we spoke after winning a game, Smith used to talk smack before getting belted.

 

[Energetic]

Steven Smith is some serious underrated young player.

 

[soso_killer]

We start badly almost every first game of a series. Other teams managed to be humble about it without deciding that we are rubbish and that they now are the greatest team in the world. Australia didn't manage that.

lol waar woon jy?

 

[Convict]

Steven Smith is some serious underrated young player.

Yep. Really the big news for Australia over the last 12 months.

 

[trogger]

We start badly almost every first game of a series. Other teams managed to be humble about it without deciding that we are rubbish and that they now are the greatest team in the world. Australia didn't manage that.

I know you're troll so it's a waste of time but i asked you before to post the quotes where our team said they were the best test side in the world?

I earlier posted quotes where they said they expected SA to come back strong and quotes from Johnson defending smith after people accused smith of being scared.

This is what the aussie skipper said just before this test.

I have massive respect for South African cricket – their team have been at their best throughout my playing career. They have proved that they are the number one test team in the world via their consistent performances over a long period of time. One loss should not be an indication of a generation change. We need to be at our best,” Clarke said.

Vile and arrogant abuse i agree but can you just find it in your heart to forgive?

 

[Convict]

Nice shot Rhino

 

[Convict]

Doesn't look like he hit that

 

[Convict]

Well it's out but I'm not sure how that was conclusive

 

[soso_killer]

How was that out? Nothing conclusive to over turn the on field call. The DRS is not doing itself any favours

 

[JustAnotherFan]

They judged that by how many knives were in the crowd to stab the umpires

 

[shadow2357]

Will SA enforce the follow-on??

 

[Wristy_Shuffler]

Definitely out but another third umpire could have easily stuck with the on-field call.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Morkel learnt some tricks from Mitch.

 

[soso_killer]

Fantastic captaincy by Smith as well setting attacking fields even when Australia were scoring at 4 to the over. Fantastic attitude, rotated his bowlers well too.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Will SA enforce the follow-on??

I don't think so due to Parnie, but who who knows.

 

[soso_killer]

Will SA enforce the follow-on??

no need to, especialy with Parnell injured

 

[MarkCooper]

That's three aussie batters in this innings who didn't walk. Will the Aussie tabloid gutter press run headlines attacking the players Stuard Broad style?

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Damn SA have come roaring back into this series.

 

[badhmash_kaka]

I have a feeling Johnson will run through saffer batsmen next innings.

 

[soso_killer]

Vern has actually bowled quicker than Siddle in this match

 

[shadow2357]

they would like to give some rest to their bowlers....they should bat for around 2 n a half session and take the lead around 450..

 

[JustAnotherFan]

I have a feeling Johnson will run through saffer batsmen next innings.

Johnson can't even run through a barn door at the moment. lol.

 

[Convict]

That's three aussie batters in this innings who didn't walk. Will the Aussie tabloid gutter press run headlines attacking the players Stuard Broad style?

England is the world leader in terms of gutter presses

 

[shadow2357]

Damn SA have come roaring back into this series.

SA always make a strong comeback after a ordinary performance to prove that they are NO.1 side

 

[soso_killer]

I have a feeling Johnson will run through saffer batsmen next innings.

yeah, probably run through for runs

 

[Convict]

Best way to avoid the follow on

 

[saiyan0312]

follow on avoided as philander gets hit.

 

[Buffet]

Smith is having a super defensive field here for number 10 and number 11 batsmen. Only one slip for Vern after getting hit for 2 shots.

 

[shadow2357]

Harris hits a six to avoid follow-on...his boundaries must be hurting SA

 

[Buffet]

Pick this wicket quickly. These two are throwing the bat now on every ball.

 

[soso_killer]

Solid defence by Harris

 

[badhmash_kaka]

comeon Australia. keep frustrating these loudmouth saffers

 

[soso_killer]

This pitch is strange it seems to have quickened up. Or is that due to SA's bowling?

 

[Convict]

This pitch is strange it seems to have quickened up. Or is that due to SA's bowling?

You're boys were very fired up plus Australia are typically overly aggressive

 

[Mr Consistent]

:4 by harris

 

[Mr Consistent]

all out..harris gone

 

[Mr Consistent]

3rd wicket for morkel

 

[Mr Consistent]

Australia trail by 177 runs

 

[Buffet]

Now put some quick runs here rather than batting time. 230-250 runs will take the lead past 400. Aus did a huge favor by batting quickly here. Plenty of time left.

 

[cricket sport]

Harris and siddle eaten good bit of lead

 

[soso_killer]

You're boys were very fired up plus Australia are typically overly aggressive

i'm not exactly talking about the nature of Australia's wickets but the carry and the mongrel South Africa got from the pitch. Lets wait and see how Australia bowl at 2nd dig. I dont think the pitch is two paced anymore

 

[soso_killer]

Its raining Monday all day long what a pity in the context of the series

 

[Buffet]

Its raining Monday all day long what a pity in the context of the series

Result is still possible if SA bats at a bit faster rate.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Johnson bowling with some serious pace. This is a bit similar to the Perth match i reckon SA could go on the rampage here and set up a huge total to chase.

 

[Convict]

Only gets the tailenders right?

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Biff gone. Lets see if Amla can guts it out while everything he does is going sour.

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Mitch feeling very chatty. Seems pumped up again.

 

[Glory Of '09]

Best SA can get is a draw for all their fans talk. And if MJ runs through them here Aus can finish it tommorow

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Iron Lion Zion getting some turn against the leftie.

 

[Mamoon]

Is there a serious dearth of opening talent in South Africa? what's the point of rotating between dross like Petersen and Elgar who is basically an inferior version of Cowan?

 

[cricket sport]

sa trying their best to lose the match

 

[London_Lahori]

Come on Hashim, get a big one...make it a great day.

 

[London_Lahori]

Brilliant back foot drive off MJ from Amla

 

[bill_123]

That shot was BEAUTIFUL

 

[Convict]

Yep. Saffers will wrap this up sometime tomorrow

 

[London_Lahori]

What a cover drive, Amla

 

[London_Lahori]

Hashim Amla is playing some beautiful shots, such a pleasure.

 

[Haz95]

Anyone think this innings may kick Amla back into form again ?

 

[Haz95]

Crazy shots being played by amlaa

 

[Haz95]

there was a noise by du plessis there...

 

[London_Lahori]

flicked for :4

for Amla

 

[London_Lahori]

Keep chasing that ball MJ

 

[Nikhil_cric]

With Parnell not bowling SA will find it hard to win here. Steyn has to really bowl well in the 2nd innings and Duminy's gotta keep it tight.

 

[saiyan0312]

A fine ODI. jhonson was smashed too.

 

[soso_killer]

The atmosphere at the ground is fantastic. The band is relentless but the family is enjoyin it :-D

 

[Smbhayi]

lol.. Amla the sinking ship...

 

[saj786]

Remember Form Is temp, class Is permanent

 

[cricket sport]

Still lot of work to do for South Africa.

 

[cricket sport]

Centuries from Amla and De villiers needed for SA