*** Official*** South Africa in England 2017

[OverratedSanity]

Could be fun if they can keep it under 300 but imo they probably already have enough.

 

[StephenZA]

Comes across as a bit childish and petulant to me.

Well he is not allowed to use `Big People` words... so childish and petulant will have to do.

 

[Howe_zat]

300!

YJB is too good for this sinful team

 

[91Jmay]

Yeah another 20 would be great, still should have enough though.

 

[Bijed]

Well he is not allowed to use `Big People` words... so childish and petulant will have to do.

Could just not give him a send off at all

 

[morgieb]

Has Wood actually timed a ball at all this innings?

 

[Howe_zat]

We need someone to cover for all the various accidental troll runs that might occur in the 4th innings, so this is an extremely valuable accidental troll innings.

 

[91Jmay]

Has Wood actually timed a ball at all this innings?

Apart from the first ball four around the corner, square drive for 4, the slog over mid wicket and two chips over extra cover - you mean?

 

[StephenZA]

Good 50 from Bairstow.

 

[91Jmay]

Bairstow didn't even try! De Kock also nearly butchered that. Good 9th wicket stand but excellent from SA. They aren't out of this but we are favourites

 

[mr_mister]

This England middle order is the best going. Awesome. If bairstow misfires, one of Stokes/Ali always shows up. All 3 should be long term test match 5-6-7

 

[Gnske]

Probably been mentioned, but can I just state my pleasure at seeing proper creams uniforms (albeit without drastic oversizing) making a comeback in this case for England. These new-wave bleach white uniforms are straight piss that must die out.

 

[SeamUp]

Heino will need use all those years of FC experience. What a situation this is in your first test match. Certainly no boring runathon.

 

[91Jmay]

Broad stopped his appeal there, never looked out

 

[SeamUp]

Ravi isnt afraid to give an LB in this match.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Umpire had a brainstorm there. At least that's what DRS is for.

 

[SeamUp]

Typical Heino batting that and so quick between the wickets.

 

[honestbharani]

Not sure what the fuss about Rabada's suspension here, tbh. Yes, what he did was something many other bowlers do around the world but as long as everyone gets that 1 demerit point, its fair, isn't it? I think the issue here was that he already had those 2 points carrying over. Also, the stump mic picking up being the trigger has gotta go. That seems so dumb coz its not on all the time, is it?

 

[91Jmay]

Spinner on first change for me. Ali as well

 

[vcs]

Great catch