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

[Gnske]

Another classic knock from Duminy it looks. Can't wait for the JIDF to show up on cricinfo again

 

[Kirkut]

SA should not get bogged down by the high quality spin, play shots confidently.

 

[91Jmay]

Back to pace from one end I think now, give Mo a rest and rotate seamers

 

[Daemon]

Judging by Moeen's figures they seem to be playing the 2nd innings on the surface of the moon.

Would actually be really easy to bat considering the gravity on the moon

 

[SeamUp]

Yet to see Olivier look international class on tv personally.

Just seen Morris have more of the tools.

So Morris for me. Find out whether he is worth jeeping around test set up.

2nd thoughts. It sounds harsh on Olivier but its mainly been limited overs cricket I've seen them and he certainly isn't a very good one.

We don't get to see red-ball stuff so he clearly must be doing something right. Was just thinking his debut test he looks ok.

 

[kykweer.proteas]

Only 276 needed now.

 

[SeamUp]

Only 276 needed now.

Doddle.

 

[Daemon]

I know Morris gets it to swing both ways which is important considering the replacement will likely be taking the new ball. Olivier bowls fast and with a 'heavy ball' apparently, sounds like a first change bowler.

 

[Bijed]

Would actually be really easy to bat considering the gravity on the moon

There'd be wides on height for ages before the bowlers got used to it. Also from a batsman's POV, if you prod forward without quite getting to the pitch of the ball, it'll probably pop up to long on or something

 

[Daemon]

There'd be wides on height for ages before the bowlers got used to it. Also from a batsman's POV, if you prod forward without quite getting to the pitch of the ball, it'll probably pop up to long on or something

Surely the tactic should be to bash everything for six. It'd just keep going.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

All out today?

 

[Bijed]

Surely the tactic should be to bash everything for six. It'd just keep going.

True, though you would need to re-learn to judge length. Also, imagine if you top-edge one straight up or something, how long the fielder would have to wait before taking it

 

[91Jmay]

Bonus wicket, could be the game

 

[Howe_zat]

Moeen, dare I say it, is a perfectly fine bowler.

FFS.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Bouncer?

 

[Kirkut]

Look at that turn, is this London or Ranchi?

 

[Lillian Thomson]

I like to see England winning but I'm not sure two mediocre spinners being unplayable at Lords on day 4 is necessarily all that satisfactory.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Oh dear

 

[91Jmay]

Awful shot, you've just seen De Kock. Great change of pace

 

[SeamUp]

Temba is so brave.

Just need to get him to convert more 50s to 100s to get his average up.

If they promote QdK how do you get Temba up the order ?