The hundred where he saved the test against South Africa at Wellington was exceptional. Think Morkel had figures of 6 for 20 odd in that innings as well and it was a better attack than what South Africa had here e.g. peak Steyn and Philander.
Yeah, though my ranking of that innings is kinda tarnished by the fact that Smith kinda stopped trying to win the game in the afternoon and basically left Duminy on at one end in order to avoid an overs rate fine.
As with losing the toss, our default position is something special stopping us. We've formed a habit over many years of having late weather costing us victory at the 11th hour.
Well, it would be harsh but it seems like there may be a chance that batting two sessions could be enough.
What I would give to see Morne grimly blocking out the last over of the day to deny NZ victory.
We would love it but can you imagine how long he would be talking about it afterwards. The next Matty Hayden he will say.
Maharaj does have a couple of first class centuries, which suggests that he might have the ability to bat for time, but I definitely wouldn't count on Rabada and Morkel being able to do so.
Maharaj has batted fairly recklessly since coming onto the scene. Wouldn’t hold much hope for him or Rabada or Morne against Patel. Rabada looks good value against the quicks but appears to have the same vulnerabilities against spin as big Morne.
