jnaveen1980
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This eerily reminds me of Yusuf Pathan's 105 in SA where entire top order collapsed and he almost pulled off the match.
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I did not expect this. Taking calculated risks on a surface like this against 4 hostile bowlers. May be his inexperience somewhat helped him. Probably didn't overthink. Already done more than expected from him. This is one of those tests where you have to keep forgetting the previous ball. Otherwise you will be screwed up.
Some of our resident Pandya critics might be drowning in the flood of their tears. I don’t think I need to tag them, they know who they are.
Still overrated well mamoon your like that always praise other players let him play 4 5 away matches one lucky innings with 2 chances missed doesnt make him any good
It happens many times across all formats to every team.
The top order struggles and when the lower-order comes in they play without any fear and lo and behold they have more runs than the frontline batsmen.
Who would have thought pandya will make 80* after seeing him in first over against steyn?
India's session.
Decent comeback after that blockathon by top order batters. We still trail by 100 not sure how long can these two carry on post tea, we had a mini collapse straight after lunch hoping it doesn't repeat again!
Unnecessary debate lost chances are part of game no one can be dominating on these pitchesWhy bring Fakhar in the thread?
Pandya got two chances for one fifty in test. Fakhar got one and went big in the final
230 is sufficient above that is bonusBest case scenario we get over the trail completely.
230 is sufficient above that is bonus
But Is steyn injured??
But Is steyn injured??
No, just some discomfort with the shoe.
Steyn taken to hospital for a scan on his left heel.
Steyn taken to hospital for a scan on his left heel.
Shared. 3 top order wickets is more than good enough in second session.
SA would have expected a 150 run lead from 97/7, India will feel psychologically ahead.
SA would have expected a 150 run lead from 97/7, India will feel psychologically ahead.
Bhuvi has luck of the cat. I think he missed edge at least 25% of the balls he has faced.
If he were a better batsman he would have nicked many of those... His talent is just perfect to miss those edges...lol..
Steyn taken to hospital for a scan on his left heel.
Hearing that Steyn has not gone for a scan, actually. He does have a bruised heel
We jinxed the poor lad![]()
Can we get to 200?
Just wondering - who is our night watchman from this line-up if we ever need it this series?
Normally it's Ishant...
Pandya often finds himself in situations where he has nothing to lose for example 7 down or i down. This is a time where he can go after the bowling and maximize the runs and hence his natural stroke play helps him , for which he should be given credit.
However it would be interesting to see him bat in challenging conditions when all is not lost and there is plenty of batting left for India. Will he play his natural game and go after the bowling in such a situation? I expect him not to do that and that would be the time when his defensive technique (average by the look of it) would be tested.
Pandya often finds himself in situations where he has nothing to lose for example 7 down or i down. This is a time where he can go after the bowling and maximize the runs and hence his natural stroke play helps him , for which he should be given credit.
However it would be interesting to see him bat in challenging conditions when all is not lost and there is plenty of batting left for India. Will he play his natural game and go after the bowling in such a situation? I expect him not to do that and that would be the time when his defensive technique (average by the look of it) would be tested.
India need quick wickets, need to have them 4-5 down today for no more than 70 runs to have a chance.
Will be tested when india has to play for draw against quality side.
So you are trying to say that this South African side on this south african pitch is not a quality side? huh!!! theres a limit to bias!
Brilliant inning from Pandey. He is the Dev version of batting. The guy has stomach to fight. He has taken a good stride with this inning and has it to make it to test class level as an established player.
He means when India would have to play for draw i.e. survive a session or an hour more with say 5 wickets left.
I say get Pandya to bowl. Might get the breakthrough, it's been his day.
In what way the situation in this match (the innings he played) any lesser than the context that you and he has mentioned?