*Official* South Africa in Pakistan, 2021

[GoodAreasShane]

The Uitenhage Express getting the job done once again. Just love watching him bowl

 

[Rasimione]

For all the **** I`ve given him, well done to Nortje on his 5 for and showing me up. Great performance in not great conditions for him.

I did not think we would get Pak out for under 300. Great effort from the bowlers.

To be fair it was valid criticism. He's bowled a lot better this test. Pitching it up a lot more than I've Seen him do in the last little while.

 

[StephenZA]

Not a great start that, particularly when the spinners have not bowled a ball!

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Shocking shot from Faf.

 

[StephenZA]

I can't believe they did not review that Bavuma was so far back on his stumps. Was at worst only clipping and they retain their review.

 

[StephenZA]

What the **** was that... this SA batting line up is deplorable.

 

[trundler]

There's no stopping Sugar Daddy Nauman. Had Bavuma plumb too. What a legend!

 

[trundler]

I imagine Bavuma's 2000th test run brought about more despair than celebration. 44 tests for an average of 31.

 

[ParwazHaiJunoon]

"Why are SA batsmen so aggressive?" wonders Reinier. "Clearly, this isn't an easy pitch and scoring at 3.5-4.5 rpo means nothing if everyone is back in the hut for 150." I think a lot of modern batsman trust their attack a lot more than defence in these situations

T20 effect

 

[trundler]

QdK getting that sweep going. Joe Root has aptly demonstrated the virtues of the glorious sweep in the last month.

 

[TheJammyTurtle]

This is pretty fun from QDK.

 

[Heboric]

Who is our batting coach , bet is Mr Magoo

 

[Hash]

Could still be an epic batting collapse by Pakistan in the second innings.

 

[Daemon]

Faheem's quietly becoming a decent player isn't he. I thought bowling was his stronger suit but he hasn't done much with the ball while playing at least one handy knock in every Test starting from the NZ series.

 

[TT Boy]

Making a pig's ear of this DRS. Clearly hit the ball.

 

[Bahseph]

Haven't been able to watch much of this series live due to work. This is a massive partnership (Bavuma/Mulder) in terms of this match and both men's careers.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

time to jinx

 

[StephenZA]

Haven't been able to watch much of this series live due to work. This is a massive partnership (Bavuma/Mulder) in terms of this match and both men's careers.

I don't think it makes a very big difference to Bavuma's career.

 

[Bahseph]

I don't think it makes a very big difference to Bavuma's career.

One innings won't change his estimation in most knowledgeable cricket fan's minds,but from his own perspective it's still massive.

Hasan Ali veers between looking pedestrian and world class.

 

[StephenZA]

Sigh...