***Official*** England in South Africa 2015/16

[Howe_zat]

Was it Younis who did that deliberately against us last year?

Misbah, though he actually middled the reverse sweep iirc

 

[Niall]

Was it Younis who did that deliberately against us last year?

Misbah.

 

[cnerd123]

Was it Younis who did that deliberately against us last year?

Misbah IIRC.

Didn't see Moeen's but Misbah's was wonderful.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Just knew Morkel would get that bonus.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Morne spoofs out Moeen for an undeserved 2fer.

 

[wpdavid]

One of the more forgivable dismissals. It's stretching things to say he's kept us in the game as SA are still massive favourites, but at least me made our total look respectable.

 

[Howe_zat]

SA had 3 tons, England had two 70s and a 60, difference between the sides right now.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Well batted Moeen. All eyes on the bowlers now, could bowl them out for under 150 and set up a good chase. Be great if it happens.

 

[Captain_Cook]

Anyone think that Abbott's injury and Rabada's fatigue will give England a sniff in a chase! Piedt has been okay but most bats have been comfortable.

 

[Howe_zat]

I'm not sure rolling SA here would actually help us. Chasing ~280 with no chance of a draw, or bat out 4 sessions with a target of 450? It's not much fun either way

 

[Scaly piscine]

SA had 3 tons, England had two 70s and a 60, difference between the sides right now.

Yep. With all 3 centurions dropped by Bairstow.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Anyone think that Abbott's injury and Rabada's fatigue will give England a sniff in a chase! Piedt has been okay but most bats have been comfortable.

Depends how many they are chasing. Anything over 300 and you would fancy any attack to win bowling on that on days 4 and 5.

 

[wpdavid]

Anyone think that Abbott's injury and Rabada's fatigue will give England a sniff in a chase! Piedt has been okay but most bats have been comfortable.

Only if we skittle them for less than 100. Rabada will be fine after a rest, and Morkel will probably show up if there's unpredictable bounce.

And the pitch should only get more difficult over the next day or so.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

I'm not sure rolling SA here would actually help us. Chasing ~280 with no chance of a draw, or bat out 4 sessions with a target of 450? It's not much fun either way

Can't see them batting 4 sessions on this pitch even with the Saffas down to 2 seamers.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Moeen at no. 8 is hax. Has the pitch turned much yet? Cricbuzz mentioned uneven bounce but a bit of turn could mean Moeen could have fun now.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Moeen at no. 8 is hax. Has the pitch turned much yet? Cricbuzz mentioned uneven bounce but a bit of turn could mean Moeen could have fun now.

The odd delivery has turned and bounced. Nothing massive yet though.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

The odd delivery has turned and bounced. Nothing massive yet though.

True but Moeen has turned it a lot more than Piedt all series.

 

[fredfertang]

I hope Bairstow and the slips aren't a yard or two too far back

 

[wpdavid]

I'm not sure rolling SA here would actually help us. Chasing ~280 with no chance of a draw, or bat out 4 sessions with a target of 450? It's not much fun either way

I'd take the former in a heartbeat.

Actually a repeat of Lord's 2000 vs WI would be perfect, but I don't see SA collapsing for something silly again.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I hope Bairstow and the slips aren't a yard or two too far back

They should adjust over the next few overs, obviously they need to have a look first.