South Africa v India | 1st Test | Centurion | 16-20 Dec 2010

[Amjid Javed]

Rain has stopped and covers are off, we should get some play today. Looks like a win the toss and bowl conditions and try and take advantage of bowler friendly conditions.

 

[Syndrome]

I really want to see Steyn bowl in these conditions.

 

[jusarrived]

I really want to see Steyn bowl in these conditions.

Dhoni has won only one Toss this whole year , so a good chance it will happen

 

[WhiteDudeFromTrinidad]

is it still raining? SKY are showing a re-run of the Pak vs India 2007 T20 World Cup final

 

[Syndrome]

Dhoni has won only one Toss this whole year , so a good chance it will happen

Gambler's Fallacy.

 

[jusarrived]

is it still raining? SKY are showing a re-run of the Pak vs India 2007 T20 World Cup final

has stopped , game should start in 90 mins

 

[WhiteDudeFromTrinidad]

has stopped , game should start in 90 mins

thanks for the info - in that case i think i'll go and take a nap

i haven't slept a wink for over 36 hours

too much live sport on TV imo

 

[Syndrome]

thanks for the info - in that case i think i'll go and take a nap

i haven't slept a wink for over 36 hours

too much live sport on TV imo

Nap? Bro go pass out for 12 hours. Probably going to be only a session of play if rain stays away.

 

[Dondulkar]

Looks like we're gonna have some cricket today !

I hope we win the toss and Ishant has a go at the Saffers

 

[Down2Earth]

india 1 day closer to a draw.

 

[Syndrome]

Looks like we're gonna have some cricket today !

I hope we win the toss and Ishant has a go at the Saffers

You mean Smith has a go at Ishant?

 

[cricketindiafan]

Batting is going to be tough on this track which is likely to have bounce and a lot of lateral movement. Bowlers going to love this.

 

[Fawad2010]

SA bowling first!

 

[jusarrived]

has stopped , game should start in 90 mins

Toss: Graeme Smith wins the toss and South Africa will bowl.

 

[Krishnan]

Bowl sa

 

[Fawad2010]

Well, it will be very nice to see how Sehwag and GG fair against Steyn and Co.


Worth the Wait??

 

[Amjid Javed]

48 Overs Expected. That should mean S.A should be batting at start of day 2

 

[Fawad2010]

Hoping this series will provide the competitiveness I was expecting from the Ashes (Aussies getting pwned is boring!)

 

[MRSN]

Toss: Graeme Smith wins the toss and South Africa will bowl.

lol

 

[Fawad2010]

48 Overs Expected. That should mean S.A should be batting at start of day 2

fingers crossed!

 

[Poison]

Why is Sehwag v Steyn being hyped up so much by the greasy haired ones? Sehwag is a bunny in SA.

 

[Crazy_K]

oh damn bloody Dhoni can't win a toss

 

[Krishnan]

Rational mind thrown out of the window for this series

India going to rip apart south africa here.going to repent heavily sa for bowling

 

[Dondulkar]

RSA will be first to give some sweet chin music to the batsmen !

Guys should maintain calm
MAY WE HAVE A GREAT SERIES , now that ashes has turned out to be dull and ordinary contest

 

[Krishnan]

Jaidev unadkat,waah.i have seen him in domestic,i can bet you he is the next big thing for bowling in india.

 

[Fawad2010]

ZAK is not playing. Lets see how the future of Indian Fast Bowling fares against the likes of Smith, Kallis and Amla. But first its the Indian Top Order facing the Music!!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pretty much if S.A get sehwag early they can dictate the pace of the Indian Inns. If he gets in they will be chasing the ball around the park!

 

[jusarrived]

48 Overs Expected. That should mean S.A should be batting at start of day 2

if we bat for 48 overs at a good rr , the final score should be around 200 ..I will take that , if the pitch is very helpful for pace bowlers

 

[jusarrived]

dont be surprised if Lonwabo Tsotsobe gets 5 wickets here

 

[Amjid Javed]

Sehwag averages 26 in 6 tests in S.A which by his standards is pretty poor!

 

[Crazy_K]

Big move to take Unadkat, really hope it pays off. I have a feeling he may be under prepared though.

 

[Amjid Javed]

if we bat for 48 overs at a good rr , the final score should be around 200 ..I will take that , if the pitch is very helpful for pace bowlers

Depends on Sehwag if hes there at end of day id expect India to be around 190 or so.

If he gets out early India will probably crawl along to about 120-30

 

[Fawad2010]

Haha, saw this quote on Cricinfo Commentary,

If I had a penny for everytime Dhoni lost the toss, I could have given one of those pennies to MS for 'Toss practice'

 

[Newton_fan]

wow !!! Can't wait for Styen vs Shewag

 

[Krishnan]

Pitch report:healthy green tinge

Does not matter to sewag.going to be one hell of a day for south africa

 

[Newton_fan]

13 minutes reaming ........ No more Rain Pleae

 

[Dondulkar]

Jaidev unadkat,waah.i have seen him in domestic,i can bet you he is the next big thing for bowling in india.

havent seen him bowl and i just wish what you're saying is true. Otherwise i'll very upset if he comes short

 

[Krishnan]

havent seen him bowl and i just wish what you're saying is true. Otherwise i'll very upset if he comes short

Lol

 

[Fawad2010]

SA:

Smith*, Petersen, Kallis, Amla, de Villiers, Prince, Boucher†, Tsotsobe, Harris, Steyn, Morkel

India:

Gambhir, Sehwag, Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman, Dhoni*†, Raina, Sharma, Unadkat, Harbhajan, Sreesanth

 

[jusarrived]

Pretty much if S.A get sehwag early they can dictate the pace of the Indian Inns. If he gets in they will be chasing the ball around the park!

we will be 3 down very early i think . Shewag , Dravid and GG ..22/3 .

Shewag will score big in the next test

 

[mastermind_quad]

dhoni loss the toss again ..we gonna bat

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Hi M_Q... I was waiting for this Match all day Long..

How r you Buddy?? I am alright..

 

[Krishnan]

we will be 3 down very early i think . Shewag , Dravid and GG ..22/3 .

Shewag will score big in the next test

Even 30/8,i believe in harbhajan singh.

 

[jusarrived]

btw hats off to the grounds men , we would have lost 2 days in here in India

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Zak is Missing you means Zaheer is not available for this Match.. SAf won the Toss and elected to Bowl First..

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Jaidev Unadkat is making his Debut Today..

 

[Fawad2010]

5 Minutes to start!

Predictions as to what the score will be at the end of the day, anyone?

 

[ahsan88]

Jaidev unadkat,waah.i have seen him in domestic,i can bet you he is the next big thing for bowling in india.

Saw him bowling at the U19 World CUp Quarter Final against us. Looked okay, but has a loud mouth

 

[MRSN]

dhoni loss the toss again ..we gonna bat

investigate ,whether he is a toss-fixer or not?

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Players are on the Field.. Great to see some cricket after waiting for such long period of times.

 

[jusarrived]

5 minutes to start!

Predictions as to what the score will be at the end of the day, anyone?

140/5

 

[mastermind_quad]

investigate ,whether he is a toss-fixer or not?

he can't fix the toss yaar... .....he merely win the toss....

 

[cric_fan82]

this is going to be interesting!
i am looking fwd to steyn vs viru and morne vs gambhir!

 

[usman_sheikh]

Steyn and Morkel will eat Indian Batsman alive

Yes thats right. You will be fool to think otherwise. Indian batsman are so used to playing on flat tarcks that i donot see them crossing 250 runs hense the title flat track bullies. Come on southafrica, 160 millions pakistanis and behind you and praying for you

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Its Bright & Sunny..

 

[cric_fan82]

fist ball loud appeal!!

 

[Krishnan]

rofl.thought he was lbw

 

[mastermind_quad]

1st ball appeal....lolz

 

[Newton_fan]

Almost Got HIm !!

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Close Appeal..

 

[cric_fan82]

gambhir survives! good decision!

 

[Krishnan]

Gambhir looking in fine form.sehwag looking ominous.big score here sa goign to chase

 

[jusarrived]

Yes thats right. You will be fool to think otherwise. Indian batsman are so used to playing on flat tarcks that i donot see them crossing 250 runs hense the title flat track bullies. Come on southafrica, 160 millions pakistanis and behind you and praying for you

ok yar , relax karo

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Nicely Fielded by ..

 

[Fawad2010]

Unadkat played 4 matches in the U-19 WC, bowled 27.4 overs, got 7 wickets for 108 runs with an average of 15.4 and with a SR of 23 .7.

 

[cric_fan82]

gambhir is away! good fielding my amla!

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

India Off the Mark with a Single through the Willow of Gambhir.

 

[mastermind_quad]

Yes thats right. You will be fool to think otherwise. Indian batsman are so used to playing on flat tarcks that i donot see them crossing 250 runs hense the title flat track bullies. Come on southafrica, 160 millions pakistanis and behind you and praying for you

do you change ur mind if anyhow we manage to score 250+ ....

 

[usman_sheikh]

Now we know why india dont want UDRS.....that was plumb

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Its 1/0 after 1st over..

 

[cric_fan82]

viru watchfully leaves the first 2 deliveries! nice carry ! should be a cracker

 

[Crazy_K]

Cricbuzz says ball would have missed off stump
Cricinfo says ball would have hit off stump

lol

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

India will score 250+ don't worry M_Q...

I have doubt though

 

[cric_fan82]

Now we know why india dont want UDRS.....that was plumb

it was just clipping off! u need re-define plumb here

 

[mastermind_quad]

Now we know why india dont want UDRS.....that was plumb

haha.... Plumb ......

 

[Crazy_K]

How's the pitch and conditions?
Swing/Seam?

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Morkel is into the attack.

 

[Krishnan]

Morne morkel will never bowl after this match

 

[Passion4Pakistan]

Crazy_K its Sunny But very useful Condition for Fast Bowling.. Its Seaming Around and Steyn is able to Swing them too..

 

[mastermind_quad]

India will score 250+ don't worry M_Q...

I have doubt though

250+ fir 350+ fir 450 + ......so on