*Official* South Africa in Pakistan, 2021

[Prince EWS]

Rizwan averages 50 without the gloves in FC.

I didn't know this. It's a great stat.

I first really really noticed Rizwan when he went on a a bit of an insane run in fifty over cricket for Pakistan A. It seemed like ton after ton - or if not, then 50-80 not out - usually at #5 and with the gloves too.

He definitely looks good with the stick, but I reckon if you dig below surface he has the recent numbers to back it up too. Great behind the stumps too. Absolute gun player.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Yeah, Rizwan is quality

 

[Rasimione]

South African fielding and keeping has been dreadful.

 

[Starfighter]

I've just caught sight of Mike Haysman for the first and hopefully the last time.

 

[cnerd123]

Lead up to 250. I think it's officially Pakistan's game now. Can't see SA chasing anything more.

Then again, that's what I said about West Indies Vs BD, India at the Gabba, India at Sydney...so who even knows anymore.

 

[trundler]

Nice 50.

[Everybody liked that]

 

[Tom Flint]

Did bavuma expose nortje? Wasnt it a first baller?
And rabada at 10 can definately bat. Lots of people on the forum reckon he will score at ton at some time

 

[TT Boy]

These two have probably batted longer than South Africa's tail have in the whole series. Ali doesn't even look like getting out.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Did bavuma expose nortje? Wasnt it a first baller?
And rabada at 10 can definately bat. Lots of people on the forum reckon he will score at ton at some time

Rabada's batting is a myth

 

[StephenZA]

South African fielding and keeping has been dreadful.

QDK's keeping has dropped off a cliff, was very good and tidy until recently. Gotta believe captaincy is effecting his game. Particularly bad considering Boucher is coach.

 

[nightprowler10]

Well this is a pleasant surprise to wake up to.

 

[StephenZA]

Rabada's batting is a myth

Rabada has good technique and times the ball well when driving. But he is not a batsmen in any way with regards to actually eye/hand coordination. He is capable of scoring a 50 fifty one day but can't expect more than that from him.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Rabada has good technique and times the ball well when driving. But he is not a batsmen in any way with regards to actually eye/hand coordination. He is capable of scoring a 50 fifty one day but can't expect more than that from him.

Seems a pretty good assessment that

 

[nightprowler10]

Good lord Nauman is legit with the bat.

 

[Bahseph]

Rabada's batting is a myth

Pollock definitely fed this myth imo! Always goes on about Rabada having a Test century in him.

Pitch looks easy enough to bat on if you are patient. So watch SA be 100/4 at some stage.

 

[Bahseph]

Wonderful from Rizwan! Class player this bloke!

 

[nightprowler10]

Incredible. So happy for him.

 

[Daemon]

What a run he’s having. Gun player.

 

[nightprowler10]

That was unnecessary, but more than did his job.

 

[nightprowler10]

Can we get another 36 here?