Mr Mxyzptlk
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Couldn't lead a lemming off a cliff tbh.
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*Official* South Africa in Australia
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AussieDominance
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Interesting game definetly.
FaaipDeOiad
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MacGill out with foot injury
Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill will miss the remainder of the South Africa test series with a bruised heel. He pulled up sore after bowling in the nets, and was later informed that his first series as Australia's number one spinner is over. MacGill took four wickets in the first test.
Australia have selected Tasmanian seamer Ben Hilfenhaus as MacGill's replacement, marking the first time in years Australia has entered a test match without a specialist spinner. While the MCG pitch is not expected to offer a great deal of turn, MacGill's absence will increase the chances of versatile all-rounder Andrew Symonds recieving a recall to the side, based on his ability to bowl off-spin.
Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill will miss the remainder of the South Africa test series with a bruised heel. He pulled up sore after bowling in the nets, and was later informed that his first series as Australia's number one spinner is over. MacGill took four wickets in the first test.
Australia have selected Tasmanian seamer Ben Hilfenhaus as MacGill's replacement, marking the first time in years Australia has entered a test match without a specialist spinner. While the MCG pitch is not expected to offer a great deal of turn, MacGill's absence will increase the chances of versatile all-rounder Andrew Symonds recieving a recall to the side, based on his ability to bowl off-spin.
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Cricket Australia has so little faith in the bowling of Cameron White that they've turned to a man with a bicep injury to do the spinning duties. 
FaaipDeOiad
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Watson just pipped a one-armed Symonds to the post in selection, actually. It was a close thing though.Cricket Australia has so little faith in the bowling of Cameron White that they've turned to a man with a bicep injury to do the spinning duties.
FaaipDeOiad
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Gilchrist seals victory
2nd Test - MCG
Scorecard
Commentary
A trademark Adam Gilchrist century put Australia into a winning position on the fourth day at the MCG, and a brilliant effort with the ball from Brett Lee sealed the result.
South Africa began well for the second test in a row, having the better of the first day as they dismissed Australia for 297 on a good wicket. The introduction of Dale Steyn to the team as a replacement for Nel made little difference, but Pollock and Kallis bowled beautifully. It was only the heroics of Michael Clarke that kept Australia's total competitive, as he continued his good form from the first test with 97, including adding 48 runs with Ben Hilfenhaus for the 10th wicket.
South Africa struggled with the bat, and when Lee removed Boucher just after a rain-induced tea break on the second day, the tourists were 6/120. Enter Shaun Pollock, who added 166 with Gibbs on his way to a rare test century and secured his side a first innings lead.
Half-centuries to Ponting and Hayden had Australia on the third evening had Australia back in control, but Kallis continued a dream game with the ball and removed Clarke and the out of form Watson early on the fourth day, bringing the game back to level terms. Gilchrist and Hussey then added 161 for the 6th wicket to ensure a sizable fourth innings target. Gilchrist's 50 came at subdued pace, but he moved from 50 to 100 in just 23 balls as Australia searched for quick runs and a declaration. The runs came so rapidly Hussey added just five singles in the same time, and in the end there was no need to declare. Gilchrist eventually fell for 113, setting South Africa 376 to win.
Lee all but removed any chance of a successful chase in his opening over, taking two wickets in four balls, and South Africa lost three more wickets before lunch on the final day. Mark Boucher survived most of the middle session with Gibbs, but Lee broke the stand with his fourth wicket. Boucher then protected Nel admirably in a partnership that lasted 20 more overs, but Stuart Clark eventually took the crucial Boucher wicket and South Africa folded, 120 runs short.
Australia 297
MJ Clarke 97, PA Jaques 83
SM Pollock 3/66, JH Kallis 2/33
South Africa 314
SM Pollock 106, HH Hibbs 74
B Lee 3/54, MG Johnson 3/78
Australia 392
AC Gilchrist 113, MEK Hussey 80
JH Kallis 5/83, DW Steyn 4/89
South Africa 255
MV Boucher 76, JH Kallis 52
B Lee 5/56, SR Clark 3/69
Australia win by 120 runs.
Australia lead the three test series 2-0.
Man of the Match: AC Gilchrist
2nd Test - MCG
Scorecard
Commentary
A trademark Adam Gilchrist century put Australia into a winning position on the fourth day at the MCG, and a brilliant effort with the ball from Brett Lee sealed the result.
South Africa began well for the second test in a row, having the better of the first day as they dismissed Australia for 297 on a good wicket. The introduction of Dale Steyn to the team as a replacement for Nel made little difference, but Pollock and Kallis bowled beautifully. It was only the heroics of Michael Clarke that kept Australia's total competitive, as he continued his good form from the first test with 97, including adding 48 runs with Ben Hilfenhaus for the 10th wicket.
South Africa struggled with the bat, and when Lee removed Boucher just after a rain-induced tea break on the second day, the tourists were 6/120. Enter Shaun Pollock, who added 166 with Gibbs on his way to a rare test century and secured his side a first innings lead.
Half-centuries to Ponting and Hayden had Australia on the third evening had Australia back in control, but Kallis continued a dream game with the ball and removed Clarke and the out of form Watson early on the fourth day, bringing the game back to level terms. Gilchrist and Hussey then added 161 for the 6th wicket to ensure a sizable fourth innings target. Gilchrist's 50 came at subdued pace, but he moved from 50 to 100 in just 23 balls as Australia searched for quick runs and a declaration. The runs came so rapidly Hussey added just five singles in the same time, and in the end there was no need to declare. Gilchrist eventually fell for 113, setting South Africa 376 to win.
Lee all but removed any chance of a successful chase in his opening over, taking two wickets in four balls, and South Africa lost three more wickets before lunch on the final day. Mark Boucher survived most of the middle session with Gibbs, but Lee broke the stand with his fourth wicket. Boucher then protected Nel admirably in a partnership that lasted 20 more overs, but Stuart Clark eventually took the crucial Boucher wicket and South Africa folded, 120 runs short.
Australia 297
MJ Clarke 97, PA Jaques 83
SM Pollock 3/66, JH Kallis 2/33
South Africa 314
SM Pollock 106, HH Hibbs 74
B Lee 3/54, MG Johnson 3/78
Australia 392
AC Gilchrist 113, MEK Hussey 80
JH Kallis 5/83, DW Steyn 4/89
South Africa 255
MV Boucher 76, JH Kallis 52
B Lee 5/56, SR Clark 3/69
Australia win by 120 runs.
Australia lead the three test series 2-0.
Man of the Match: AC Gilchrist
FaaipDeOiad
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Australia suffer further injury blows
Australia continue to suffer with injury troubles after losing Stuart MacGill before the second test. Both Matthew Hayden and Brett Lee will miss the final test of the series against South Africa, and part of the following ODI series as well.
Hayden strained his back while batting on the third evening in Melbourne, while Brett Lee has come down with a neck injury caused by his wild celebrations after taking Makhaya Ntini's wicket. Hayden will be available for the third ODI, while Lee is expected to be unavailable until the fourth.
With Andrew Symonds also unavailable for the third test, Australia have added Chris Rogers, Adam Voges and Cullen Bailey to the squad. Rogers is expected to replace Hayden at the top of the order, while Bailey may make his debut as a specialist spinner on the turning SCG surface. With two of the three guaranteed to play, it will mean four players will have made their test debuts for Australia by the end of the series.
Australia continue to suffer with injury troubles after losing Stuart MacGill before the second test. Both Matthew Hayden and Brett Lee will miss the final test of the series against South Africa, and part of the following ODI series as well.
Hayden strained his back while batting on the third evening in Melbourne, while Brett Lee has come down with a neck injury caused by his wild celebrations after taking Makhaya Ntini's wicket. Hayden will be available for the third ODI, while Lee is expected to be unavailable until the fourth.
With Andrew Symonds also unavailable for the third test, Australia have added Chris Rogers, Adam Voges and Cullen Bailey to the squad. Rogers is expected to replace Hayden at the top of the order, while Bailey may make his debut as a specialist spinner on the turning SCG surface. With two of the three guaranteed to play, it will mean four players will have made their test debuts for Australia by the end of the series.
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Travis_Teh
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Can't believe that Jacques made it infront of Rogers to begin with. Just shows how bias the selectors are towards NSW players and simply can't come to grips with the fact that Western Australia should be playing as their own country, really. 
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Or the fact that Jaques has been scoring a ton an innings in State cricket this season? Ask Simon, he's been at the other end for bits of it.Can't believe that Jacques made it infront of Rogers to begin with. Just shows how bias the selectors are towards NSW players and simply can't come to grips with the fact that Western Australia should be playing as their own country, really.
Travis_Teh
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Lies! All lies! .... you weren't born in NSW by any chance were you, Liam?
Prince EWS
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Why on Earth did Ponting bowl himself before Watson? Dire decision that.
dontcloseyoureyes
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I assume Fuller accidentally clicked Ponting while simming.
FaaipDeOiad
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He was hit on the head while fielding at short leg and felt a bit funny.
vic_orthdox
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Pretty funny that Watson, of all people, was in Short Leg.
a) Jaques is a gun in there.
b) He'd probably be at deep square leg with the lid on.
a) Jaques is a gun in there.
b) He'd probably be at deep square leg with the lid on.
FaaipDeOiad
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Ponting was the one who got hit on the head. Should have made that clearer.
Jaques was off the field making an important phone call.
FaaipDeOiad
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Scorecard
Commentary
Dominant South Africa take consolation win
South Africa controlled the third test at the SCG from the early stages, thanks to a strong first innings bowling performance and dominant innings from Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs. The Australian seamers failed to capitalise on a pitch which offered some assistance throughout, and only surprise packet Shane Watson had any success, with Ben Hilfenhaus particularly disappointing in his second test match.
Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat, but his side was 5 down by lunch on the first day as Steyn, Ntini and Pollock all got among the wickets. It was only Gilchrist's second century of the series that ensured a decent total, as he blasted to 100 at more than a run a ball, well supported by Michael Clarke and debutant Cullen Bailey.
In reply, South Africa started well, but Australia pegged back the tourists through wickets to Shane Watson at the end of the first day and the start of the second. When Stuart Clark removed Prince for 8 just before lunch the game was still in the balance, but Kallis and Gibbs took control with a partnership of 196. Kallis was particularly strong, offering no chances in his 124. After the partnership was broken, Gibbs went on and brought up his own century and took the lead close to 200 before falling to Watson, as the all-rounder went on to pick up his first five wicket haul in tests. Mitchell Johnson also bowled well, taking out the tail cheaply, but South Africa still amassed 432.
186 runs behind, Australia needed a miraculous turnaround, but those hopes were quickly dashed on the third morning by Makhaya Ntini, who ripped out Ponting and Hussey in quick succession. Only Chris Rogers showed any form the second time around, surviving as wickets tumbled around him to bring up a debut century and ensure South Africa had to bat a second time. Ntini knocked over the tail to finish with 6/57, and the difference between the teams was highlighted as South Africa made light work of the 80 run chase, winning by 10 wickets.
Australia 248
AC Gilchrist 106, MJ Clarke 47
DW Steyn 3/75, M Ntini 2/55
South Africa 432
JH Kallis 124, HH Gibbs 107
SR Watson 5/117, MG Johnson 4/61
Australia 263
CJL Rogers 100, MJ Clarke 46
M Ntini 6/57, JH Kallis 2/41
South Africa 0/80
GC Smith 51*, AB de Villiers 28*
South Africa win by 10 wickets.
Australia win the series 2-1.
Man of the Match: JH Kallis
Commentary
Dominant South Africa take consolation win
South Africa controlled the third test at the SCG from the early stages, thanks to a strong first innings bowling performance and dominant innings from Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs. The Australian seamers failed to capitalise on a pitch which offered some assistance throughout, and only surprise packet Shane Watson had any success, with Ben Hilfenhaus particularly disappointing in his second test match.
Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat, but his side was 5 down by lunch on the first day as Steyn, Ntini and Pollock all got among the wickets. It was only Gilchrist's second century of the series that ensured a decent total, as he blasted to 100 at more than a run a ball, well supported by Michael Clarke and debutant Cullen Bailey.
In reply, South Africa started well, but Australia pegged back the tourists through wickets to Shane Watson at the end of the first day and the start of the second. When Stuart Clark removed Prince for 8 just before lunch the game was still in the balance, but Kallis and Gibbs took control with a partnership of 196. Kallis was particularly strong, offering no chances in his 124. After the partnership was broken, Gibbs went on and brought up his own century and took the lead close to 200 before falling to Watson, as the all-rounder went on to pick up his first five wicket haul in tests. Mitchell Johnson also bowled well, taking out the tail cheaply, but South Africa still amassed 432.
186 runs behind, Australia needed a miraculous turnaround, but those hopes were quickly dashed on the third morning by Makhaya Ntini, who ripped out Ponting and Hussey in quick succession. Only Chris Rogers showed any form the second time around, surviving as wickets tumbled around him to bring up a debut century and ensure South Africa had to bat a second time. Ntini knocked over the tail to finish with 6/57, and the difference between the teams was highlighted as South Africa made light work of the 80 run chase, winning by 10 wickets.
Australia 248
AC Gilchrist 106, MJ Clarke 47
DW Steyn 3/75, M Ntini 2/55
South Africa 432
JH Kallis 124, HH Gibbs 107
SR Watson 5/117, MG Johnson 4/61
Australia 263
CJL Rogers 100, MJ Clarke 46
M Ntini 6/57, JH Kallis 2/41
South Africa 0/80
GC Smith 51*, AB de Villiers 28*
South Africa win by 10 wickets.
Australia win the series 2-1.
Man of the Match: JH Kallis
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Prince EWS
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Strange that Amla was dropped after his form in the first test. Jaques hadn't disgraced himself either from memory - so odd to see him dropped so early...
FaaipDeOiad
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Jaques wasn't dropped, he made 9 and 21. Rogers was brought in for Hayden, who was injured.
Prince EWS
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Ahh sorry, I missed that. I saw Rogers and assumed Jaques was out.
I assume Amla was dropped because he finally stayed at the crease for long enough for the selectors to realise his technique is awful and not suited to test cricket.
(Even though he actually scored a few..)