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[StephenZA]

I don`t think this pitch has flattened that much... balls just a little bit older, and a few balls have gone into gaps rather than to fielders.

 

[wpdavid]

I don`t think this pitch has flattened that much... balls just a little bit older, and a few balls have gone into gaps rather than to fielders.

I guess we'll find out now.

 

[StephenZA]

Damn... would have loved to eak out another 50 or so runs.

Now for another miracle.
1st Test, Australia tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Nov 9-Nov 11 | Match Summary | ESPNCricinfo

 

[Bahseph]

On the plus side, that's a 100 more than I was expecting yesterday.

 

[wpdavid]

It's been a great recovery from SA. And it's just started raining in my part of SW London; earlier than forecast, but it's predicted to rain for the rest of the day.

 

[Spark]

About as far under par as England's first innings was over par IMO.

 

[StephenZA]

Can`t drop those...

 

[Stefan9]

That was poor. Should be taken

 

[Howe_zat]

Shorn of context, that looked like Philander had a catch dropped off him and stormed off.

 

[weldone]

Shorn of context, that looked like Philander had a catch dropped off him and stormed off.

He came back to bowl the next over, before play stopped. What a guy!

 

[MW1304]

Vern is a hero. As long as he can somehow get out on the pitch he'll be all over Jennings.

 

[mackembhoy]

Batting average back above his bowling average

for those who care

probably just me

Is his average as batsman back above 40?

Rather than being asked to be a bowler who can bat, which has tainted the overall figure.

 

[Spark]

If Jennings can't cash in here then maybe he never will

 

[BoyBrumby]

I dunno. Morkel and big Vern both very useful against the lefties.

Not that I rate Jennings, but he'll face softer attacks than this.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Is his average as batsman back above 40?

Rather than being asked to be a bowler who can bat, which has tainted the overall figure.

I don't think his batting average has ever touched 40

 

[Spark]

I don't think his batting average has ever touched 40

it would have after perth

 

[OverratedSanity]

Vern definitely sticking it to the ****s (me included) who called him soft and weak. Kudos.

 

[Spark]

Fully deserved.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Great bowling. Hope he gets a few more... has deserved way more reward for how well he's bowled this test.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Deserved that. Beautiful nut.