***Official*** India in South Africa

[Pratters]

This wicket is good for Zaheer Khan but I do not think he is a good enough bowler to trouble the batters consistently or stop the flow of runs. So it was a big mistake to bring him on at the time he was brought. The pressure was let off and it looks easy at the moment.

It would be better to bowl Zaheer from Kumble's end as well if we do not want to bring on Munaf.

Speaking of the bowling, looking at the pitch, Harbhajan would have been a better choice than Kumble here but the team did not have the benefit of perspective while choosing the team.

 

[Pratters]

Yes! Munaf from Zaheer's end. The ideal scenario for me albeit a bit late..

 

[Turbinator]

Bring on Sehwag man!

Munaf and all these other mediocre bowlers are looking even more mediocre on this track. Think outside the box Dravid, Sehwag might just get us the breakthrough we need.

 

[Pratters]

Gavaskar mentioning they should try Kumble from the other end as well. Give Munaf 4-6 overs right now and then try Kumble from Munaf's end.

 

[adharcric]

Come on guys, this is getting frustrating. Sehwag to come on if Munaf can't strike in the next over or two.

 

[Pratters]

Bring on Sehwag man!

While Sehwag from Kumble's end might provide the turn option because of the pitch, the danger of giving away even more runs andletting the pressure slide further is real. So I would continue with Munaf and Kumble even though Kumble isn't proving lethal from the end he is bowling.

 

[silentstriker]

Mmmm...full toss. "Come and win this series please" type of ball there.

 

[Nate]

Would just keep getting Munaf and Anil to keep it tight, and the wickets will come IMO.

 

[silentstriker]

Would just keep getting Munaf and Anil to keep it tight, and the wickets will come IMO.

Except Munaf can't bowl right now and definitely can't field. And he's #11 so he's doubtful on the batting too.

 

[adharcric]

Way to go Munaf, nail 'em on the toe. Get the wicket now.

 

[Turbinator]

Haha an Indian pacer delivering a toe crusher, what irony... What has this world come to.

 

[silentstriker]

Well maybe he can bowl...that was a cracker.

 

[Pratters]

Munaf's bouncer from the other end was smacked by Amla for four earlier. The one from this end off the last ball was pretty useful and also saw a smile from Munaf. So it is looking good now.

 

[Jono]

Except Munaf can't bowl right now and definitely can't field. And he's #11 so he's doubtful on the batting too.

He's going at less than 3 an over.

 

[silentstriker]

Thats the 100 partnership.

 

[Dravid]

This match is headed for a draw if we don't pick up another wicket today

 

[silentstriker]

And SA scoring at 3.67. Thats a recipe for disaster as far as India are concerned.

 

[silentstriker]

This match is headed for a draw if we don't pick up another wicket today

No its headed for an SA win if they keep scoring at 3.67.

 

[adharcric]

Kumble serving up tripe today.

 

[Pratters]

100 partnership. Even though RSA wasn't tested, they didn't do any thing stupid which was the key. Good stuff. For India, it is important they keep onfighting and do not let the shoulders down or feel dejected.