***Official*** India in South Africa 2017/18

[hazsa19]

Wonderful bowling.

 

[Boris_Dog]

And that is how you wrap the tail. Phew!

 

[StephenZA]

Philander ending it quickly.... well done boys!

 

[Groundking]

Philander is just so so good.

 

[cnerd123]

Absolutely outclassed

 

[smash84]

Philander finishing it up quickly, well done

 

[Himannv]

Pujara's technique against a swinging ball is overrated.

I don't think he's bad at all. That was a pretty good ball he got out to and I think he's looked the best of the Indian batsman in this game although he didn't score too many.

 

[StephenZA]

Little bit happy that we got some pay back... now let's get it done in the other 2 tests.

 

[Himannv]

Very impressive performance from Philander. MOTM.

 

[Slifer]

Philander standing up to lead the attack in the absence of their premier bowlers. Something the Aussie pacers could learn in Starc's absence

Umm Philander is one their premier fast bowlers. Only one missing is Steyn..

 

[Gob]

Lost the stream for a while and the game is done

 

[Niall]

Some decent resistance at times from India, but South Africa simply just much better. Vern the obvious MOTM.

Good news for India is hopefully they see sense and bring back Rahane and bin Rohit, but to counter act that South Africa will likely have a full strength bowling line up for the next two tests. India clearly no Sri Lanka, but right now to many concerns over this line up to win this series.

 

[Slifer]

Pretty good match. India have done well given the lack of match practice going into this test match

Their own fault imo.

 

[Stefan9]

Great performance from Vern . Was worried when we got rolled for 130 but the bowlers stood up.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Excellent victory. Both sides bowled well. Yes SA attack is superior but Indian attack was brilliant. AB standing up on Day 1 and getting the partnership that he did was the key in the end. Great match overall between two top sides and fantastic crowd too. This series should be riveting.

 

[StephenZA]

India did outscore SA in the 2nd innings... just saying.

 

[Tec15]

Dammit. Electricity shorted out and missed the last three wickets. Big Vern cleaning up.

 

[S.Kennedy]

Good match.

 

[Slifer]

If i were a Rsa selector, I'd opt for an extra batsman next test , or preferably a bowling AR if one is available. Batting won't be easy vs this indian attack.

 

[SeamUp]

Except you've had the best of the conditions in this match...

This.

I think India will have to improve greatly to have any chance on the faster and bouncier pitches on the Highveld considering SA batted at two of the toughest periods in the game (first morning and after day of rain and sweating under the covers).

That being said I think losing Steyn is a massive blow for us as the replacement options aren't of top top top class standard yet.

Vern dog