***Official*** India in South Africa 2021-22

[silentstriker]

At first, I was like Ashwin is sure he didn’t hit it so that’s good, but then I remembered he reviewed being bowled last Test.

 

[silentstriker]

So when does India declare. I say try and play 6 overs and get 40-45 runs

Yeah I don’t know what this new Kohli/Dravid regime is going to be like, but I think declaring with a lead of 300 would be great.

however, given that India have never won a Test series in SA and this is their best chance of going that, they may play more conservatively. They don’t want to be 0-1 here.

 

[Spark]

looks off the glove to me, then rolls up the arm

 

[StephenZA]

I know Rabada's had a good year but idk, he doesn't look anywhere near the level he was about 5 years ago

Not been at his best this match. And I do think he has struggled more since SA bowling kept changing and struggling in the last few years. Not as much certainty about his role.

 

[Burgey]

Ian Smith's illegitimate sons.

Sorry, the Rhodesian Ian Smith.

@Burgey your thoughts?

Always thought they were more PW Botha kind of guys tbh.

 

[silentstriker]

Ashwins arm looks hurt.

 

[cnerd123]

Missed most of today, but looks like we should have enough to win.

Ashwin's first review was brilliant, couldn't get it right twice tho. Some brutal bowling by Rabada to him today.

 

[Spark]

Not been at his best this match. And I do think he has struggled more since SA bowling kept changing and struggling in the last few years. Not as much certainty about his role.

Yeah I've watched him a few times this year now. He's taken wickets, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't quite look the Rabada of old. Certainly better than the last few years though when he was genuinely quite mediocre.

 

[Burgey]

Yeah I don’t know what this new Kohli/Dravid regime is going to be like, but I think declaring with a lead of 300 would be great.

however, given that India have never won a Test series in SA and this is their best chance of going that, they may play more conservatively. They don’t want to be 0-1 here.

This is a huge opportunity though. Good batting day one has put them in a with massive shout here. Would be disappointing if they bat on too long, though tbh I suspect they’ll get bowled out having a slog anyway once/ if they get to 300 in front

 

[Spark]

i'd honestly consider declaring here tbh

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Missed most of today, but looks like we should have enough to win.

How is the weather forecast looking for today and tomorrow?

 

[Fuller Pilch]

i'd honestly consider declaring here tbh

Also risking injuries to the fast bowlers

 

[Spark]

this pitch is a little much tbh

 

[Spark]

Also risking injuries to the fast bowlers

that's entirely why i would consider declaring

 

[honestbharani]

looks off the glove to me, then rolls up the arm

Not glove but hit the protruding part of his bat grip above the handle, more like brushed than hit too.

To quote @Daemon , Ash should have circumcised his bat.

 

[ashley bach]

How is the weather forecast looking for today and tomorrow?

now there's an important question.
apparently 100% chance of rain, but the million dollar question of course is exactly what time, and how long for.

 

[ma1978]

Have Pant go hell for leather next 2 or 3 overs. Get the lead north of 300

 

[Niall]

Should declare ASAP, weather might be an issue day 5 which makes a chase improbable and on this sort of pitch the quicks could get hurt pretty easily batting.

 

[centurymaker]

mother *****er Rabada deliberately trying to injure india's prime bowler!

 

[Apex Predator]

It's getting dangerous here... Rishabh should look to farm the strike.. Get it too 300 which 19 runs away & declare.