South Africa vs India | 1st Test | Day 3 Discussion | Johannesburg | 20/12/2013

[Anuj25]

Why would they take philander out of attack

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[Wattoo]

likes this match

 

[Sandeep]

How many more overs for lunch?

 

[battler]

Steyn is getting predictable with his outswingers here.
Anyways good for India!

 

[Ims1]

2 overs before lunch .

 

[battler]

How many more overs for lunch?

Probably 2 more.

 

[Zahid87]

Got to be a bit more positive after lunch.

No point batting ffor time and ending up 100 all out.

 

[OZGOD]

Only a matter of time before Vijay gets himself out I reckon

 

[Ims1]

66 for 1

 

[Sandeep]

Wow, just wow! Look at that.. :4

 

[battler]

Shot by vijay!

 

[saiyan0312]

well played very bad ball.

 

[OZGOD]

So the Philander is now in the record books with an average of sub 18.

We'll fix that in a few months eh.

 

[par]

If only India can go 40 overs with not more than 3 wickets down. These SA bowlers are not as lethal with the old ball.

 

[Kianig89]

unexpected fight by India here

 

[static]

We'll fix that in a few months eh.

sub 15 average?

 

[Anuj25]

I wish pujara scores big this innings he looked quite solid in the first inning

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[Sandeep]

Good ball that. Morkel needs to do that more

 

[Ims1]

last over be4 lunch to be bowled by steyn

 

[battler]

145 k from steyn!

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

India on top here, Ishant has bowled very well on this pitch, he looked more dangerous than Dale Steyn

Phillander looks like the only bowler troubling India

 

[Marshland]

We'll fix that in a few months eh.

47 a.o. again? No Adelaide/SCG roads to be found in South Africa!

 

[Swaraj!!]

Must admit I am surprised to see Morkel with an average close to 30 .... I always felt he was quite more lethal than that indicates

 

[saiyan0312]

fumble and second run... fielder down.

 

[Ims1]

MM injured it seems !!!

 

[Sandeep]

What's up with Morkel?? Injury?

 

[battler]

Morkel injured!

 

[Ims1]

This would be very unfortunate .

 

[saiyan0312]

better watchout. fafaq might pull out his magic zipper when everyone is distracted.

 

[Electron]

Morkel in trouble, seems bad.

 

[Sandeep]

Oh boy, looks bad! Feel sorry for the giant.. Ankles will hurt

 

[Zahid87]

We'll fix that in a few months eh.

Its amazing what beating England does for the confidence.

 

[saiyan0312]

morkel injured is the last thing SA needed.

 

[Sandeep]

Last over before lunch. Guess he may get some rest

 

[saiyan0312]

stretcher out... oh boy.

 

[Ims1]

Saf now in trouble .

 

[Sandeep]

All eyes on the zipper and the ball..

 

[Ims1]

kallis will have to bowl a lot .

 

[saiyan0312]

Morkel was needed,. this will put pressure on SA

 

[Sandeep]

Steyn needs to step up if Morkel has to sit out for few overs..

 

[Anuj25]

Ouch that hurts

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[battler]

Doesn't look good for Morne,he is being taken off!

 

[Sandeep]

Sunshine out.. Just see this out and do the work after lunch

 

[Ims1]

Steyn needs to step up if Morkel has to sit out for few overs..

few overs ? it is more like few matches ....

 

[HASHAM2]

Morkel Injured
MATCH Over
Steyn-Philander has to bowl so so well Today to keep India in This match

 

[leatherface58]

One man down and that's a big one. Pun intended.

 

[saiyan0312]

3 balls left.

 

[Random Aussie]

Doesn't look good for Morne,he is being taken off!

BCCI plot

 

[OZGOD]

If Morkel can't bowl then it's big advantage India

 

[saiyan0312]

well bowled.

 

[Aman]

Morkel and SA gone.

 

[OZGOD]

47 a.o. again? No Adelaide/SCG roads to be found in South Africa!

We're not talking about your bits and pieces team here mate

 

[Swaraj!!]

I think I should avoid praising anyone from now on ... talked good about two (dhawan and morkel) and something bad happened to both

 

[Marshland]

I guess Duminy will do some extra work to make up the lost overs.

 

[Sandeep]

few overs ? it is more like few matches ....

Is it?? Fell sorry for him. Good bowler and nice lad

 

[saiyan0312]

lunch...

 

[Marshland]

We're not talking about your bits and pieces team here mate

We're not too far behind with a 45-all out score.

 

[Random Aussie]

Morkel and SA gone.

Lol if it was up to you, the Fellowship of the Ring would have given up at Bree

 

[jusarrived]

We need to play ~100 overs , if we manage to do that we will post a winning target imo.

Good session for India

 

[Anuj25]

If India can bowl with three seamers than i think SA can as well

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[Zahid87]

If Morkel is out of the game, then India have no reason to lose.

Means Smith will have to use Kallis/Tahir/Duminy more.

 

[Aman]

Lol if it was up to you, the Fellowship of the Ring would have given up at Bree

No Morkel = more and

Also, it's not really an insult when the other person has no idea what you're talking about

 

[Ims1]

odds at lunch :
saf 2.10

ind 2.25

draw 8.50

if you were a betting person,where would you place your money ?

 

[Snow]

Philander was only one who looked like taking any wicket.

 

[Random Aussie]

odds at lunch :
saf 2.10

ind 2.25

draw 8.50

if you were a betting person,where would you place your money ?

India, momentum is with them. But betting is haram kids

 

[battler]

I guess Duminy will do some extra work to make up the lost overs.

That would be delightful

 

[Swaraj!!]

If India can bowl with three seamers than i think SA can as well

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The difference is, SA had to bowl 104 overs in the 1st innings, India had to bowl only 75 overs ... thats quite a difference.....

 

[Anuj25]

The difference is, SA had to bowl 104 overs in the 1st innings, India had to bowl only 75 overs ... thats quite a difference.....

Well India would have continued with the seamers if SA were still batting

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[Ims1]

with MM out , we should be able to muster 250 .

 

[par]

BCCI plot

That was always coming.

 

[Ims1]

64 overs left to day & thunderstorm forecast on day 4 ,last session . Draw is still unlikely . If we bat out today & not lose more than 5 , we would be around 220 for 5 & in a position to compete .

 

[OZGOD]

Its amazing what beating England does for the confidence.

Well we've always felt we matched up well to the Japies.

 

[OZGOD]

Lol if it was up to you, the Fellowship of the Ring would have given up at Bree

Kiwi has his rosary out praying that the Saffs take a few more wickets I reckon

 

[IndianWillow]

odds at lunch :
saf 2.10

ind 2.25

draw 8.50

if you were a betting person,where would you place your money ?

Draw is impossible without the match getting washed out. 21 wickets gone and we are not even half way through day three.

 

[Ims1]

Draw is impossible without the match getting washed out. 21 wickets gone and we are not even half way through day three.

that is what i think too . can saffers with just 2 1/2 pacers restrict us to under 250 ?

 

[Random Aussie]

No Morkel = more and

Also, it's not really an insult when the other person has no idea what you're talking about

You should learn it in school, it's the only noteworthy thing in the history of New Zealand

 

[Sandeep]

that is what i think too . can saffers with just 2 1/2 pacers restrict us to under 250 ?

If South Africa can afford to miss Morkel anywhere, it is here. Against an inexperienced batting line up and helpful conditions. With Philander snaking them at will.. But having said that, Morkel's injury is going to paralyse them a little

 

[prayas]

Just in:Morkel has been taken to hospital to have a scan.
May be major injury

 

[prayas]

Just in:Morkel has been taken to hospital to have a scan.
May be major injury

 

[OZGOD]

You should learn it in school, it's the only noteworthy thing in the history of New Zealand

Yep Lord of the Rings, a fulm about modern times in NZ