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Post by Mattzo on Nov 5, 2015 10:03:45 GMT
Haha. I like Tahir, and I wish he did have more success at test cricket. Still, he polished of the India tail nicely there.
201 is probably not what Kohli had in mind when he chose to bat this morning.
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Post by Balladeer on Nov 5, 2015 10:12:02 GMT
Ashwin to open, interesting. Four for 22 to beat.
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Post by Steadzz on Nov 5, 2015 10:33:01 GMT
Ashwin gets the breakthrough! Van Zyl goes... Faf to produce one of his famous innings?
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Post by Balladeer on Nov 5, 2015 10:36:24 GMT
Pronounced "fun SAIL", apparently. Ashwin's going to enjoy himself on this pitch...
...as is Jadeja, apparently. Now then.
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Post by Srihari on Nov 5, 2015 10:58:36 GMT
second ball. Sir does it again. I'm going to be bold and say India will take a 50 run lead barring an AB masterclass
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Post by Srihari on Nov 5, 2015 10:59:13 GMT
Ashwin to open, interesting. Four for 22 to beat. technically that is Sir's to beat cuz both are left arm spinners.
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Post by Srihari on Nov 6, 2015 6:00:49 GMT
Actions galore in the morning session. Kohli bowling pacers in the morning on a spinner's pitch. AB not being given out for a caught behind. then being given out but then coming back because it was a no ball, but only just off Sir. In the middle of all that Ashwin has picked up 4 wickets to leave AB with the tail still 80 runs behind.
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Post by Balladeer on Nov 6, 2015 8:03:04 GMT
Blimey. They've got a lead. Spinning pitch, but SA shouldn't be in this position. Left AB with too much to do.
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Post by Srihari on Nov 6, 2015 8:26:24 GMT
I know, I predicted a 50-run lead if AB doesn't do an AB. He did, still ended up with a 17-run lead. Ashwin becomes the fastest current bowler to 150 test scalps with that five-for and fourth-fastest overall.
EDIT: what is the point of Dhawan, we are better off playing with 10 and starting at 0-1
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Post by Balladeer on Nov 6, 2015 9:00:50 GMT
#Dhawanandout
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Post by Srihari on Nov 6, 2015 13:21:52 GMT
In a fantastic position going into third day. shame about vijay though.
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Post by Srihari on Nov 7, 2015 5:17:31 GMT
SA to walk this. You heard it here first. The collapse begins. Amla makes the same mistake Kohli did yesterday by not bringing on his premier spinner in the first hour. Will those 40 runs prove to be costly, doubt that. India to be bowled out for under 220 and SA to win by end of the day.
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Post by Mattzo on Nov 7, 2015 9:44:09 GMT
Well, India were bowled out for under 220 but I don't think SA will be winning by the end of the day at 86/6.
Think South Africa need to work on their batting against spin.
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Post by Srihari on Nov 7, 2015 10:15:24 GMT
Salute the Sir.
India win by 108 runs. Which is simply ridiculous.
eight wickets apiece in the game for Ashwin and comeback king, Sir.
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Post by Mattzo on Nov 7, 2015 10:19:54 GMT
Congratulations to India. Slightly disappointed myself, I was hoping for something slightly .. more..
Still, India bowled well and SA batted poorly, so we shall see what the second test brings.
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