***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

[OverratedSanity]

Wtf happened to Taylor there? I thought it was just cramps or something at first.

 

[veganbob]

Hopefully taylor can still bat this innings/test

 

[vcs]

A big ton for Williamson here would shut up the "only scores soft runs" crew for the moment.

 

[Zinzan]

While I'm still not entirely convinced that two spinners and no Southee was right, I think this is exactly the sort of pitch where Southee has struggled in recent times. It's pretty flat, not quick, but Boult and Wagner have extracted something from it by bowling aggressively and quickly - something Southee hasn't been as good at. There's a little swing with the new ball which would suit Southee, but not overwhelmingly so, and generally speaking it's a Bend Your Back Or You Get Nothing kind of pitch.

Reckon Southee would have had a similar return to Patel's 33 overs, 2-85 on that wicket. Only Patel's likely worth more in the 2nd innings if NZ get close enough.

 

[StephenZA]

Morkel is looking good... nice to see him back bowling again.

 

[straw man]

Wtf are my ears hearing on the radio

Edit: O thank my lord and saviour spaghetti bejesus

 

[StephenZA]

Dammitt.... on way of looking like getting him out.

 

[NZTailender]

A big ton for Williamson here would shut up the "only scores soft runs" crew for the moment.

lol, where is this crew

 

[Zinzan]

Thank **** for that, & just after learning we might have lost Taylor for the series.

 

[straw man]

Reckon Southee would have had a similar return to Patel's 33 overs, 2-85 on that wicket. Only Patel's likely worth more in the 2nd innings if NZ get close enough.

Yeah probably.

Interesting the commentators talking about Philander looking frustrated - don't think it's a Philander pitch either. Morkel and Rabada moreso bowling into the wicket.

 

[Flem274*]

Taylor really doesn't have much fun against SA.

-Debut test series, part of the NZ that got destroyed in the Republic
-Gets a broken arm when set next series
-Misses a tour there because of captaingate
-Gets a grubber from Steyn while NZ generally get smoked
-Does something to his calf while trying to run

 

[StephenZA]

What a catch.... Hash

 

[Zinzan]

Taylor really doesn't have much fun against SA.

-Debut test series, part of the NZ that got destroyed in the Republic
-Gets a broken arm when set next series
-Misses a tour there because of captaingate
-Gets a grubber from Steyn while NZ generally get smoked
-Does something to his calf while trying to run

Conspiracy theory - Protecting his Average.


But yeah, he has been in the wars.

Meanwhile, what a snare from Amla.

SA back on Top, and well on top if Taylor's goneski for the series.

 

[BeeGee]

I hate night watchmen.

 

[Daemon]

Don't think Patel understands the concept of a night watchman

 

[straw man]

Nah Jeets is just our new test number 6

 

[StephenZA]

Nice final session for SA but still very much NZ day.....

 

[Grasshopper]

Nice final session for SA but still very much NZ day.....

Yes, this test is evenly poised after the first two days. I hope Taylor's able to bat again if needed - calf injuries are notoriously problematic.

 

[straw man]

Hard to think that Taylor won't be out for the rest of the series if it's a calf strain. Hope he still comes out and tries to hit some fours the remainder of this match though - we'll need it.

Also, this could mean IT'S GUPTILL TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Just when you thought you'd finally washed that taste of warm sick out of your mouth.

 

[NZTailender]

Looking forward to an unlikely meme hundred from Patel tomorrow. We deserve to Singh another team at some point.