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Amazing how closely this Aussie side resembles the side of the mid/late 80's in style/mannerisms/composition and even which state some of them are from!

Andy McDonald = Tony Dodemaide
Peter Siddle = Merv
Brad Haddin = Healy (fumbles and all)
Bryce McGain = Bob Holland
Mitchell Johnson = Bruce Reid (injury-wise, I certainly hope not)
Kat = Kepler Wessels ( a little)

That the selection squad is made of cricketers from that era making a difference? haha
 
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Two drop catches and a good impression of deer caught-in-headlights. I can't see Imraan being at the crease come tomorrow.
 
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In spite of the awful fielding, the South African bowling today was spot-on. Finally some control and patience. Just a shame it was all too late.
 
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Today really is an achetypical example of why reading scorecards just does not give you enough info to determine who bowled/batted well. Steyn picked up two top-order wickets and mopped-up the tail, Ntini took two tail-enders. Reading the scorecard, you'd rate Steyn's wickets higher but, in reality, Ntini was easily the bowler of the day and just very, very unlucky.
 
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TT Boy said:
In spite of the awful fielding, the South African bowling today was spot-on. Finally some control and patience. Just a shame it was all too late.
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Their batting has been the really big problem this series, though. The deck looks a little spongy. Will be very interested to see how they bat on it.
 
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Today really is an achetypical example of why reading scorecards just does not give you enough info to determine who bowled/batted well. Steyn picked up two top-order wickets and mopped-up the tail, Ntini took two tail-enders. Reading the scorecard, you'd rate Steyn's wickets higher but, in reality, Ntini was easily the bowler of the day and just very, very unlucky.
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AWTA, Ntini was absolutely world-class today and should have had a few top order wickets too.
 
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Steulen said:
AWTA, Ntini was absolutely world-class today and should have had a few top order wickets too.
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I hope for South Africa's sake that this signals a return to form. He's still needed for the next year or two by the SAffies, particularly with M Morkel out of form.
 
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I hope for South Africa's sake that this signals a return to form. He's still needed for the next year or two by the SAffies, particularly with M Morkel out of form.
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It's a shame they don't play another Test until November. Basically his form in this match will count for nothing when the selectors need to think of a squad next.
 
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Even if Imraan does relative well in this match, he'll make way for Smith when he comes back. Prince looks like he has a point to prove.

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Laura drawls, "And South Africa have avoided the follow on. That makes a change. Much better bowling performance this time around though."
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Nice.
 
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Prince looks in the mood. Nice to have him back and an opener willing to play a few positive shots. :)

Not really taken by Khan, credit to him his still there but hangs the bat out and looked a wee bit iffy against the leggie. Nice on the eye though when the bowlers drift into his pads. Shades of Amla.
 
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You forgot to mention the fact that he got hit for 6 second ball, pretty sure Prince picked that one. ;)

Prince going along nicely, 37 off 36 balls, doing a good job supporting the debutant. South Africa well on top.
 
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