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And that's stumps. Just glad we can watch cricket.
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Sorry, I know it's cliché to crap on about the death of test cricket after an ashes defeat

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Temba Bavuma says SA still in with a chance in first Test against India

“We need to play with the same kind of intensity we showed (Tuesday) morning,” said the Proteas’s vice captain. “What’s happened has happened, the first session on Wednesday will be super key.”
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Great to hear afrikaans out in die middle.
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Three down. Saffers might be giving themselves a shot here.
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Beanpole get Kohli first ball after lunch.79/4
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:42 am Beanpole get Kohli first ball after lunch.79/4
Bitter sweet moment for Kohli. IIRC he was the one who made sure Jansen got an IPL contract.
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304 to win.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:19 pm 304 to win.
Un. Likely.
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First session of the test the big difference. India scored 83 without loss.
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handyman wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:34 pm First session of the test the big difference. India scored 83 without loss.
Yup. Pitch has got much, much harder to play on since then. I doubt we'll score 180 in our 2nd innings. :sad:
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Sandstorm wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:37 pm
handyman wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:34 pm First session of the test the big difference. India scored 83 without loss.
Yup. Pitch has got much, much harder to play on since then. I doubt we'll score 180 in our 2nd innings. :sad:
We bowled kak on that first day and we're very unlucky.

Much better bowling effort on the last two days.

Batters must join the party now.
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22/1 @ tea.
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What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
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Calculon wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 1:33 pm What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
According to cricinfo is this the last session
Welcome back to the last session of the day's play. Might this be the last session of the Test, though? You never can tell.
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Rassie & Elgar grafting through the tough time.

53/2 still 28 overs remaining
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:39 pm Rassie & Elgar grafting through the tough time.

53/2 still 28 overs remaining
Ball getting softer and the pitch is slowing up a bit. Should last until 5pm at least today
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Great to listen to Vinnige Fanie on afrikaans on DStv.
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Vinnie Fanie recon you won't get reverse swing on Centurion.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 pm Vinnie Fanie recon you won't get reverse swing on Centurion.
Not even with sandpaper?
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Sadly losing that 2 wickets. Only rain can stop us tomorrow wining the 1st test. :oops:
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Sandstorm wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:07 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 pm Vinnie Fanie recon you won't get reverse swing on Centurion.
Not even with sandpaper?
Didn't work for the Aussies.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 4:08 pm Sadly losing that 2 wickets. Only rain can stop us tomorrow wining the 1st test. :oops:
The out-of-form dross is out. Only in-form middle order and tail to come.

Proteas by 2 wickets
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A chance of afternoon thunderstorms according to Accuweather. I'm not sure it'll last that long though. Bumrah has been lethal so far and once Elgar goes I fear the rest will tumble quickly.
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FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:00 am A chance of afternoon thunderstorms according to Accuweather. I'm not sure it'll last that long though. Bumrah has been lethal so far and once Elgar goes I fear the rest will tumble quickly.
As long as they show fight like Elgar and Rassie did yesterday. QdK the secret.
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No Bavuma and Elgar are the keys to surviving. They have the technique to bat for long periods in these conditions.
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Big Nipper wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:27 am No Bavuma and Elgar are the keys to surviving. They have the technique to bat for long periods in these conditions.
Very true. I am hoping for a victory.
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Sandstorm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:56 pm I’m loving this young beanpole :clap:
Looks like he needs a decent meal!
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assfly wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:43 am
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:56 pm I’m loving this young beanpole :clap:
Looks like he needs a decent meal!
Pies and Coke.
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Not sure that any technique will be able to withstand this pitch.
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handyman wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:51 am
assfly wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:43 am
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:56 pm I’m loving this young beanpole :clap:
Looks like he needs a decent meal!
Pies and Coke.
Reminds me of this dude Bruce Reid. He would have been a legend had it not been for all the injuries he suffered. Hope Marco Jansen doesn't go the same route. Jansen is 3 cm taller than Reid who was 2.03m. Curtley Ambrose is 2.01m. Mohammad Irfan of Pakistan is 2.16m or 7'1" :eek: .
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handyman wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:51 am Pies and Coke.
The breakast of champions :thumbup:
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assfly wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:20 am
handyman wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:51 am Pies and Coke.
The breakast of champions :thumbup:
I seriously need to consider a go to drink other than Brandy and Coke.
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FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:16 am
handyman wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:51 am
assfly wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:43 am

Looks like he needs a decent meal!
Pies and Coke.
Reminds me of this dude Bruce Reid. He would have been a legend had it not been for all the injuries he suffered. Hope Marco Jansen doesn't go the same route. Jansen is 3 cm taller than Reid who was 2.03m. Curtley Ambrose is 2.01m. Mohammad Irfan of Pakistan is 2.16m or 7'1" :eek: .
Yes, bowling is a very unnatural thing for the body. I'd be seriously impressed if he can manage to stay away from back injuries.

Ngam and Schultz, just 2 bowlers that could have had amazing careers for the Proteas.
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I've been drinking prosecco or dry champagne lately. Gone off beer and and never been a huge hard tack guy.
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Elgar gone, game over.
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:cry: :sad: :sad: Oh well. At least Elgar showed some gumption.
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Just no desire shown by De Kock to apply himself, was looking like getting out from ball 1
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Our batting lineup is like England's without Joe Root.
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