***Official*** South Africa in Sri Lanka

[Langeveldt]

Good stuff by Steyn, first five fer I think, in the subcontinent..

 

[JASON]

Hoping not to jinx these guys again, but hell of a partnership here, given they came in 170 behind with 3 wickets in hand. Cricinfo just informs me that the new ball is due, however, and I suspect that may be a bit of a handful.

You watch it Andy, I am going to do a bit of the same during the Ashes for your benefit !! (give you some of your own medicine)

Lets call it a return of favour from me to you !!

 

[JASON]

This Test is evenly poised , and even though this is Murali's home ground the selectors may rue their non selection of Bandara, especially if SA build a 250+ lead which could be a substantial and match winning lead on this ground.

Ntini , IMO was the better bowler for SA but unlucky to miss out on a 5'fer . Steyn broke through the Vaas/Maharoof partnership assisted by the new ball and also removed Prasanna after Boje broken that partnership by removing Kapugedera .

 

[Lostman]

bet365 has gibbs at 5/6 for under a score of under 35.5, looks really good

 

[JASON]

bet365 has gibbs at 5/6 for under a score of under 35.5, looks really good

Not any more . n.o 31 currently . Don't even consider any bets involving Gibbs, given the guy has poor memory !!
* Remember Cronje match fixing saga where Gibbs forgot what he was supposed to do, and did the opposite *

 

[JASON]

SL selectors are kidding themselves by including Maharoof as an allrounder !!

His inclusion really restricts SL to 3 front line bowlers ie Vaas, Malinga and Murali .

This problems gets heightened when an extra spinner fails to be included at least in SL for the sake of having Prasanna in the Team as keeper !!

 

[alternative]

Indeed, have to agree there.. Sangakarra was doing a great job, they didn't need Prasnna Jayawardene there, nor did they need Maharoof.. I personally would have opted Dilhara or Bandara.

 

[alternative]

Dammit Maharoof picks up a wicket as i have a go at him..

 

[oz_fan]

Hall out caught behind off Maharoof.

 

[JASON]

Dammit Maharoof picks up a wicket as i have a go at him..

Don't let that stop you !!

I like what you say ... and would be grateful if you keep posting similarly ... as opposed to that other guy called Andy C who p*sses me off with his comments at inopportune moments (causing fall of SL wickets to SA's advantage ).

 

[alternative]

hhahaah
andy aye, where is he when u need him.. lol

 

[JASON]

Career saving knock from Gibbs ...At least credit to him for having the courage to tour as opposed to some others in SA who decided to hide behind injury for fear of premature termination of their Test career or a long lay off had their poor form continued !!

 

[alternative]

Excellent Knock indeed.. we just need him to go on now..

 

[JASON]

Highest 4th innings score to date at this ground was 274 by Pakistan.

Given the First innings scores a lead over 275 - 300 likely to a match winning lead .

 

[JASON]

Excellent Knock indeed.. we just need him to go on now..

Thanks for that ... let's see if it has the desired effect ...

 

[alternative]

Pretty good session for South Africa imo, even after the loss off Andrew Hall... With Murali wicketless in the first session and plenty more batting, i can happily say that South Africa has given themselves a good chance in posting a good total

 

[Perm]

Malinga to Gibbs, OUT, good length delivery, this one nipped back in sharply and Gibbs gets hit high on the pad, loud confident appeal for lbw turned down - ball rolls away to third man and is fielded by Kapugedera, he scores a direct hit at the strikers end and they go upstairs - Rudolph is well short of his crease and the RED light comes on but replays shows that the ball had touched the ropes and in that case it should not have been given out.

Sounds like a bit of a drama at the game. About time Gibbs made some runs, his career must have been hanging in the balance.

 

[JASON]

replays shows that the ball had touched the ropes and in that case it should not have been given out.
JA Rudolph run out 15 (33b 1x4 0x6) sr: 45.45

Bit of controversy over that run out. Can anyone watching live comment please .

Edited : beaten by a minute .

 

[JASON]

Quote from Cricinfo -

Having said that we are not sure if the third umpire was asked to check if the fielder had touched the ropes.

 

[JASON]

Both batsmen well set, It seems neither Murali nor SL can buy a wicket even .

Time for SL to bring Dilshan and Jayasuriya on.

Sanath needs 4 more to hundred Test wickets. Hope he can get them here .