***Official*** Australia in South Africa 2018

[SeamUp]

Yes, I remember that. I think it was their only win of their ODI series (I think we won 6-1).

EDIT: I was right it seems: http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15867/scorecard/64604/south-africa-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi/

The name that immediately stands out for me is good old Philo Wallace.

 

[StephenZA]

And another 50 for ABdV.... well done.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Back to back hundreds for AB would be so good

 

[SeamUp]

Starc, Hazelwood, Cummins in for another grinding.

That Elgar/Amla partnership was massive for this series.

If Australia have to make a change due to overs bowled for the Wanderers I wonder who it would be. I think they would love Bird/Pattinson here rather.

Think it was also a major reason for Morkel playing here. Needed a quick to be able to bowl long spells. I just don't think they feel Ngidi is there yet which is something we will hope comes with the stronger he gets and dealing with the size of his frame.

 

[SeamUp]

AB has always reminded me about David Beckham.

Loves a celebration with a team mate (like with Elgar there and when Jakes got his double) and then when a wicket falls he is always first there. Love it.

 

[StephenZA]

That Elgar/Amla partnership was massive for this series.

100% if I hear another comment about how slow that was.... very frustrating.

Think it was also a major reason for Morkel playing here. Needed a quick to be able to bowl long spells. I just don't think they feel Ngidi is there yet which is something we will hope comes with the stronger he gets and dealing with the size of his frame.

Can see that Ngidi needs to improve his fitness... can't rely on Rabada being the work horse and the strike bowler.

 

[StephenZA]

Dammit deVillers..... gifted wicket, loss of concentration.

 

[SeamUp]

Dammit deVillers..... gifted wicket, loss of concentration.

Yup. Soft. Did he switch off as there isn't as much of a challenge out there or what ? Man, a 100 was set in stone.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Incredible that a player of this ability and form would get out to a shot like that after being well set

 

[Dendarii]

Gorgeous from the man Elgar.....

Elgar and gorgeous don't often appear in the same sentence.

 

[harsh.ag]

Why does the man refuse to score easy hundreds

Almost makes one like him more.

 

[Burner]

Incredible that a player of this ability and form would get out to a shot like that after being well set

One of the main reasons that his stats aren't better than what they are in test cricket. Somehow he can't just drive home the advantage on a flat wicket like a Smith or Kohli would have done.

 

[OverratedSanity]

ffs Faf

 

[Spark]

two more and we are somehow in a very decent position considering how this was looking about an hour ago

 

[GRAB]

Faf and Bavuma really don't seem to like coming in with their side on top...

 

[StephenZA]

Faf and Bavuma really don't seem to like coming in with their side on top...

Well let's give Bavuma a chance to bat at least.....

Edit: Nevermind

 

[SeamUp]

5-down now. Always find something at Newlands if you bowl well and don't make excuses.

 

[duffer]

Patsie is a stud.

 

[Spark]

cummins is good and we really have been given a massive break here to have evened up the contest like this. abdv must be kicking himself right now, SA should be 2/250.

 

[StephenZA]

If we end up 6 or 7 down this evening I'm going to be so pissed off. And I'm blaming you deVillers...