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Old 19-03-2009, 08:58 AM   #4186 (permalink)
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In spite of the awful fielding, the South African bowling today was spot-on. Finally some control and patience. Just a shame it was all too late.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:01 AM   #4187 (permalink)
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Today really is an achetypical example of why reading scorecards just does not give you enough info to determine who bowled/batted well. Steyn picked up two top-order wickets and mopped-up the tail, Ntini took two tail-enders. Reading the scorecard, you'd rate Steyn's wickets higher but, in reality, Ntini was easily the bowler of the day and just very, very unlucky.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:03 AM   #4188 (permalink)
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In spite of the awful fielding, the South African bowling today was spot-on. Finally some control and patience. Just a shame it was all too late.
Their batting has been the really big problem this series, though. The deck looks a little spongy. Will be very interested to see how they bat on it.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:12 AM   #4189 (permalink)
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Today really is an achetypical example of why reading scorecards just does not give you enough info to determine who bowled/batted well. Steyn picked up two top-order wickets and mopped-up the tail, Ntini took two tail-enders. Reading the scorecard, you'd rate Steyn's wickets higher but, in reality, Ntini was easily the bowler of the day and just very, very unlucky.
AWTA, Ntini was absolutely world-class today and should have had a few top order wickets too.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:14 AM   #4190 (permalink)
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Nice to see the SA team showing up for the test match on the first day.
TBF, they did show up in Johannesburg but let it slip completely after having Australia 3/38. Durban day 1 was a disgrace, I agree.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:14 AM   #4191 (permalink)
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AWTA, Ntini was absolutely world-class today and should have had a few top order wickets too.
I hope for South Africa's sake that this signals a return to form. He's still needed for the next year or two by the SAffies, particularly with M Morkel out of form.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:22 AM   #4192 (permalink)
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I hope for South Africa's sake that this signals a return to form. He's still needed for the next year or two by the SAffies, particularly with M Morkel out of form.
It's a shame they don't play another Test until November. Basically his form in this match will count for nothing when the selectors need to think of a squad next.
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Old 19-03-2009, 09:31 AM   #4193 (permalink)
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Even if Imraan does relative well in this match, he'll make way for Smith when he comes back. Prince looks like he has a point to prove.

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Old 19-03-2009, 09:49 AM   #4194 (permalink)
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Prince looks like he has a point to prove.
Aye. Should have always been in the team, but McKenzie probably deserved his chances and there wasn't enough space for him in the middle order.
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Prince looks in the mood. Nice to have him back and an opener willing to play a few positive shots.

Not really taken by Khan, credit to him his still there but hangs the bat out and looked a wee bit iffy against the leggie. Nice on the eye though when the bowlers drift into his pads. Shades of Amla.
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Old 19-03-2009, 10:08 AM   #4196 (permalink)
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did McGain look threatening at all?
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Old 19-03-2009, 10:12 AM   #4197 (permalink)
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did McGain look threatening at all?
Yeah, kinda. Neither batsman could pick his variations it seemed, which is to be expected for a debuting leggie.
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Old 19-03-2009, 10:34 AM   #4198 (permalink)
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You forgot to mention the fact that he got hit for 6 second ball, pretty sure Prince picked that one.

Prince going along nicely, 37 off 36 balls, doing a good job supporting the debutant. South Africa well on top.
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What's your point? Why is Hughes scoring runs so mystifying?
Point is Aus's success owes primarily to Hughes. But for him, one can say Aussies would have not won the series.
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Point is Aus's success owes primarily to Hughes. But for him, one can say Aussies would have not won the series.
Nothing to do with the bowling attack?
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