**Official** South Africa in England 2012

[Jacknife]

Wouldn't mind it myself.

 

[stumpski]

On the fourth evening, a catch goes to a fielder.

We seem to be in a spot of trouble here, although I can't help but wonder what SA would be on now if they were still batting. How can there still be 15 overs left? They'll be playing until 7.15 at this rate. More to the point, another three wickets and they'll be wanting another half hour.

 

[Stumpcam]

Unbelievable.

I nip out to the kitchen for some grub and we lose another ****ing wicket. I thought these sort of batting surrenders were things of the past for England - apparently not!

 

[Jacknife]

In many ways this has been much poorer than in the UAE.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Tahir is getting some grip; this pitch has got something for the spinners if bowled in right areas

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Tahir is getting some grip; this pitch has got something for the spinners if bowled in right areas

Makes you wonder how fit Swann is. Looked ordinary.

 

[Jacknife]

crikey that bounced 4 times on the way to AB.

 

[Jacknife]

Makes you wonder how fit Swann is. Looked ordinary.

Thought that watching him but wasn't sure, he doesn't seem to be giving it as big a rip as he was doing before. One minute his elbow was serious and he was a doubt for this series then he was fully fit, does make you wonder.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Thought that watching him but wasn't sure, he doesn't seem to be giving it as big a rip as he was doing before. One minute his elbow was serious and he was a doubt for this series then he was fully fit, does make you wonder.

They kept on saying the whole time it was precautionary. If it was serious, they would have named another spinner in the squad.

Probably affect him on a subconscious level as well, just take away that little bit of extra effort to rip the ball.

 

[Spikey]

Keep in mind Swann's been going through stages where he just doesn't look like he's giving it everything since the UAE tour

 

[Jacknife]

Thought he bowled a little too quickly as well, soon as he dropped it to around 50mph, he got pretty decent turn but generally bowled around 55 and it didn't do much.

 

[Jacknife]

Balls hardly getting through to AB, there's been a few times off Vern it's taken a few bounces to get there.

 

[Garson007]

**** the sporting month has been great. Including Nadal losing early in Wimbledon.

 

[BoyBrumby]

In many ways this has been much poorer than in the UAE.

Quite. At least the bowling stood up over there.

Is 637 the most runs scored in a completed innings for 2 down, btw?

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Thought he bowled a little too quickly as well, soon as he dropped it to around 50mph, he got pretty decent turn but generally bowled around 55 and it didn't do much.

Yes bowled a touch quicker

 

[benchmark00]

Philly still getting it to talk.

 

[ankitj]

Quite. At least the bowling stood up over there.

Is 637 the most runs scored in a completed innings for 2 down, btw?

Highest score at the fall of 3rd wicket is 638 - http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283671.html

Technically, they miss it by a solitary run.

 

[Teja.]

Philander really deserves another wicket today for his effort.

 

[Stumpcam]

This is crap spin bowling from Tahir. Front foot no-balls, pitching it miles outside leg stump so he can use the rough.

Bell should just pad up right in front of the stumps and let the ball hit his pads.

Very negative bowling imo.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Highest score at the fall of 3rd wicket is 638 - Records | Test matches | Partnership records | Highest score at each fall of wicket | ESPN Cricinfo

Technically, they miss it by a solitary run.

Ah, but that innings ended up 5 down. I meant innings completed with only 2 wickets lost.