Yea it's lack of execution more than intent, but it's really hard to separate the two. If they're hesitating then they're not going to connect as cleanly. From what I've seen it feels like they've just held themselves back a bit.Not really been through lack of trying. Been a lot of mistimes, shots not finding gaps, and good fielding.
Tipped him for leading WC wicket-taker....Ngidi has recovered really well... nice to see from the youngster.
This. We've been watching this SA batting line-up last couple of years. We have to see it happen to believe it can be done.A lot of Gambhiring going on in this thread. Yes England are used to better but 312 is a really good total to defend - particularly against a somewhat fragile batting line-up.
It's a road. The ball may not be coming on like it does at the WACA but it's true and there's not much movement. SA bowled a lot of slower balls so perhaps there's a bit of grip in the surface.For those watching, how is the pitch? If the pitch even has a tiny bit in it for the bowlers, it maybe a good match. If a road, SA should chase 312.
Hard to tell if it was just very slightly on the slow side or that England just weren't able to adapt to the slow balls. Otherwise looks like a road.For those watching, how is the pitch? If the pitch even has a tiny bit in it for the bowlers, it maybe a good match. If a road, SA should chase 312.
Definitely agree with that.Bookies say 60/40 ENG