***Official*** South Africa In Australia

[duffer]

If Channel 9 and Cricinfo said it, it must be true.

Heh

 

[Zinzan]

This almost like a cruel joke for Australia.....

I feel your pain, although it could be worse. As a NZ fan, this is how we feel permanently following our side in test matches

 

[pup11]

Trying to hit a 4 I would imagine.

Through a packed off side field???

 

[susudear]

Choke Africa to live up to it's name

Cmon Aussies. Show this aint over yet.

NB - B Lee averages an exact 200.00 in this series. And oh, the Strike rate is a 366.00.

 

[Sanz]

Hah, no disrespect to Sachin. But Ponting will pass him. May even get 50 test hundreds.

At the End of Year 2006, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 35
At the End of Year 2007, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 37
At the End of Year 2008, Ponting 37 100s, Tendulkar 41

Doesn't look like a Guarantee.

 

[JimmyGS]

Through a packed off side field???

Evidently.

I'm not saying it was a good move.

 

[JBH001]

Speaking of Channel 9, they just said if the Saffies have to bat now, they can't do much - they should just intend to survive.

Do they mean that there's no point "getting in?" Because surely you can knock a few runs off the total, that's gotta be good.

Anything the channel 9 commentary team says should be taken with a good dollop of salt - it helps in keeping it down.

SA will bat as they please. If the runs are there take them, if not, survive and come back tomorrow. They have 10 wickets, a still good wicket, and all the time in the world.

Edit/ As you say. It has to be good.

 

[Xuhaib]

Cmon Aussies. Show this aint over yet.

NB - B Lee averages an exact 200.00 in this series. And oh, the Strike rate is a 366.00.

Yup Sa will sorely miss B.Lee in the second innings

 

[JBH001]

At the End of Year 2006, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 35
At the End of Year 2007, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 37
At the End of Year 2008, Ponting 37 100s, Tendulkar 41

Doesn't look like a Guarantee.

Thanks for that Sanz. Did not know it had been so close over the last three years.

I still think though, based on age and longevity, that Ponting will pass Sachin. Although I do agree that 50 test hundreds is an outside possibility, and extremely unlikely.

Btw, I do consider Sachin to be the better bat.

 

[James90]

Through a packed off side field???

He's got the best placement in world cricket. The amount of time he squeezes it through short cover and wide-mid off is amazing.

Just mistimed that one.

 

[susudear]

At the End of Year 2006, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 35
At the End of Year 2007, Ponting 33 100s, Tendulkar 37
At the End of Year 2008, Ponting 37 100s, Tendulkar 41

Doesn't look like a Guarantee.

Ponting went a full year without a 100?

 

[Evermind]

I really hope they keep the lead under 200!

 

[susudear]

Watching Johhners bat

Australia might have stumbled upon a good bowling allrounder in Johnson. All the more case for booting out Symonds and bring in Hilfenhaus or Bollinger.

 

[JBH001]

Whats the Melb forecast for tomorrow?

 

[Spikey]

Ponting went a full year without a 100?

We only played 4 tests that year

Whats the Melb forecast for tomorrow?

Forecast for Tuesday

Cloudy. The chance of thunderstorms during the morning. Areas of rain easing to isolated showers by the afternoon. Winds northwesterly averaging up to 30 km/h tending southwesterly up to 45 km/h during the morning.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV10450.shtml

 

[Craig]

Steyn is rubbish against the tail.

 

[Zinzan]

Annoying little partnership this for SA

 

[JimmyGS]

That was an absolute gem of a shot by Siddle.

 

[JBH001]

Steyn is rubbish against the tail.

Ntini to finish it?

Edit/ Maybe not. Jinx works again!

 

[Craig]

SA need 183 to win. Steyn's 3rd 10-for as well.