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

[Bahseph]

Gavaskar just wants to call Pant a really bad word doesn't he?

 

[karan_fromthestands]

Gavaskar just wants to call Pant a really bad word doesn't he?

Yes, but at least Pant's a better batsman than Rohan Gavaskar.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Very good bowling from SA here. That first spell was wasteful but they've been brilliant after that.

 

[Gnske]

I really like Jansen but I can already see a decade of stress fractures.

 

[Apex Predator]

But what's the solution? He doesn't have the technique to just occupy the crease. If he goes after the bowlers and it comes off, the bowlers have to get a bit defensive(or change their lengths) and he can really build on that.

I think natural ability wise Kishan is always superior & even during U19 days Dravid rated him higher than Pant. He has his issues with temperament & discipline otherwise he has a lot of De kock about how he plays his cricket. I was very impressed what he showed us this A tour. I expect him to leap frog Pant in LOIs sooner than Tests. Already grabbing his chances in few opportunities he has got.

 

[karan_fromthestands]

Very good bowling from SA here. That first spell was wasteful but they've been brilliant after that.

The pitch doesn't offer much help in the first hour of the day and then it gets tough. The exact same thing happened in the last game.

 

[artvandalay]

The pitch doesn't offer much help in the first hour of the day and then it gets tough. The exact same thing happened in the last game.

That might have had something to do with the heavy roller. After 1 hr it's effects wear off.

 

[Daemon]

The pitch doesn't offer much help in the first hour of the day and then it gets tough. The exact same thing happened in the last game.

roller effect

 

[Apex Predator]

India should aim for min 220 from here. Lord Shardul with a 20 odd would be super Awesome.

 

[Gnske]

India are really trying to make this a close one huh

 

[Apex Predator]

Ashwin has been immense with the bat this game.

 

[anil1405]

Couldn't have chosen a worst time to play this pathetic shot Ashwin.

 

[OverratedSanity]

What a garbage way to go. ****.

 

[StephenZA]

Ngidi ability to get ugly wickets continues... nice!

 

[Apex Predator]

Oh lol

 

[artvandalay]

Another leg side tickle. Lel.

 

[Spark]

i was going to joke that ngidi threatening to hurl the ball back rattled ashwin mentally when they had that lingering close-up

but it seems that's actually what happened?

 

[Daemon]

Ffs. He did get lucky with popping up a few in the air though so I guess it evened out.

This lead is nowhere near enough. Vihari needs to play a few shots too and just keep the score moving. Another 30 or so at least to keep us in the game.

 

[anil1405]

Why didn't they take lunch.

 

[OverratedSanity]

i was going to joke that ngidi threatening to hurl the ball back rattled ashwin mentally when they had that lingering close-up

but it seems that's actually what happened?

Eh this seems like a massive stretch. He tickled one down leg it's not that complicated.