***Official*** India in South Africa 2013/14

[Jono]

If we lose I will be absolutely devastated. Might shed a tear or two even.

too early for this. don't even consider the possibility.

 

[cricmahanty]

Right, so a draw is clearly the least likely outcome in this match now. If SA aren't all out by the end of it, they win.

 

[Cabinet96]

Right, so a draw is clearly the least likely outcome in this match now. If SA aren't all out by the end of it, they win.

Not necessarily. If they lose a few quick wickets next session they'll go into dead bat mode like they did in Adelaide. The "if they're not all out, they'll win" only really applies if the top order bat for more time than the middle and lower order.

Unless we're talking about England

 

[Jono]

Right, so a draw is clearly the least likely outcome in this match now. If SA aren't all out by the end of it, they win.

Wickets will slow run rate. Think that's not quite correct yet.

 

[ajdude]

ajdude confirms

i change my mind, i never thought that hit offstump.

 

[Spikey]

ESPNcricinfo ‏@ESPNcricinfo 46s
RT @FirdoseM: Alviro Petersen has scored 30 for the first time in 11 innings. #savind

uh oh

 

[Jono]

i change my mind, i never thought that hit offstump.

interested in the thoughts of your mum, just like im intereted in her thoughts on Breaking Bad.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

pollock doing his absolute best to jinx the sa openers.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

shami looking so good

 

[OverratedSanity]

I'll start worrying when SA get to 100-0

 

[ajdude]

im intereted

ok

 

[kykweer.proteas]

india giving about one bad ball per over

 

[kykweer.proteas]

I'll start worrying when SA get to 100-0

lol I think your very very safe for now.

but start worrying with sa 200-1 with smith on 100.

 

[Daemon]

Shami bowling too short atm

 

[wpdavid]

You could make a case for India having more chance of winning having been bowled out than if they'd batted on and set 500+. More time, for a start, especially if the forecast rain materialises. Also, because SA have an outside chance of winning, they might be more attacking tomorrow rather than completely shutting up shop. And we all know that if need be, the bowling side in this situation can slow the game right down to preserve the draw, so India really shouldn't be in danger of losing unless SA reach about 250 for not many by lunch tomorrow.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

You could make a case for India having more chance of winning having been bowled out than if they'd batted on and set 500+. More time, for a start, especially if the forecast rain materialises. Also, because SA have an outside chance of winning, they might be more attacking tomorrow rather than completely shutting up shop. And we all know that if need be, the bowling side in this situation can slow the game right down to preserve the draw, so India really shouldn't be in danger of losing unless SA reach about 250 for not many by lunch tomorrow.

I think at this stage. we simply dont want to lose.

 

[Jassy]

Smith and Amla are key (stating the obvious I know). Abd isn't in a situation such as this as long as SA aren't 200/2.

 

[wpdavid]

I think at this stage. we simply dont want to lose.

Yes, I'm sure that's right, which is why I don't think they'll push for runs today, unless poor Indian bowling makes them easy to come by. Ditto before lunch tomorrow.

Then, depending on number of wickets lost, we'll see.

 

[Cevno]

Indian bowlers need to be more patient and accurate.

Too many loose balls. Though in between there are some good ones too.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

well done alviro