Black_Warrior
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^ What's your prediction for the series scoreline for this summer's tests?
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***Official*** Australia in South Africa + South Africa in Australia 2016/17
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TheJediBrah
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2-1 either way
hopefully no road-induced draws this year
hopefully no road-induced draws this year
morgieb
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Would take some effort (or rain) to get a pitch flat enough for a draw, looking at the sides bowling attack. That said last time they toured here there were 2 draws, although both had other factors that influenced it.
Roughly agree that it'll be 2-1. I'll say Australia 2-1, but really it's a toss-up.
Burgey
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I think SA might jag this. They know how to win here, their batting is at least as good as Australia's if not better, and their attack is far more seasoned and proven than Australia's. I know Starc had a great tour of SL and looks lke he's come of age, whilst Haze will always Haze, but they aren't anywhere as well proven as Steyn and Philander. If Australia is to win, the WPNCOS will have a big say, which is sad and not real cricket, but it will have to do.
TheJediBrah
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I'd rather have Haze than Philander at this stage tbh
Burgey
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Maybe, but if there's going to be a bit in the wickets Philander is every bit as capable of using it, if not more so. would agree with you if it's a road-a-thon but I think that would suit SA even more overall, as I really reckon they're a better batting side than Aus atm.
Top_Cat
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Your best work.
Siddle bowled quite well and seems like he's picked up a yard so I don't think he's the man for the Freo Doctor. Has to be Hazlewood. That said, can't believe I'm saying this but in the event of an injury crisis, bus crash on the way to training or massacre of all 140kph quicks in Australia next week, based on what I saw in the ODers in Sydney, Copeland might fit that role too.
The selectors would have gotten a semi from Cummins' work, though, so they'll be keen to include the guy and get him while they've got him. What he's sending down, might be the one guy capable of deflating De Kock.
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StephenZA
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Not gonna deflate the De Kock, he is still young with lots of spunk....
Gob
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Its not even up to question if Pattinson was actually fit
Starfighter
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Gob
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Terrific move
Black_Warrior
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Would you like The Big Show in the side ahead of say someone like Khawaja?
Heboric
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Uh oh with Ian Chappell still around the South Africa better score 100 ball double tons and bowlers have figures of 6 wickets for 10 runs. Or he will start whining that South Africa shouldnt be on the same field as the Australians. I will put the tv on mute when he is on.
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Black_Warrior
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^ Very defensive and negative captaincy from Faf in comparison to Steve Smith.