Expecting De Kock to score a lot on this pitch. His type of pitch.
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What a win by the West Indies against Pakistan, great result.
I think it's good for cricket that they've won. First win away from home and excluding Bangladesh since 2007. Shows that the cricketers that have stuck around and still play Test cricket have a bit of grit about them after all. Braithwaite looks a good player and still only 23. They've still lost the series but great result today.
Chase looks a great talent. Played really well against India as well. I hope that they really come good and are a force in Test Cricket again.
Another day another Australian batting collapse.
They can't use overseas conditions as an excuse this time.
That Neville decision was terrible, I also think the Smith dismissal was bs as well. But whatever, we should hopefully take the lead here.
And Steyn was injured too.
Mitch Marsh should not be in the team. He is way out of form
Watching it live, I gave Smith out so I'm not going to criticise the umpire for that call. Nevill shouldn't have been given out but that's what happens when you've lost both reviews. Shaun Marsh wasted a review, absolutely wasted one. Still fancy Australia given Steyn won't bowl in the second innings.
Wtf? I was expecting 396/2 or something when I opened cricinfo.
Stupid BT taking the rights to Aussie cricket. Now SSN won't even acknowledge there's a series going on because Sky don't have the rights. Wankers the lot of them.
Typical of the Aussie batting lineup these days, all sizzle and no steak. No idea how Mitch Marsh still gets in the team. Smith decision was stiff but ultimately was vindicated by the DRS. Expecting the ball and pitch to do nothing at all for the next day and a half, before Warner falls cheaply and another train wreck ensues. Similarities in performance and personality between us and United at the moment are remarkably close.
I miss the glory days of Australian cricket, bah .... 
Agree pathetic, the both of them.
I went to bed at like 110-0 
I wonder if folks will complain about the pitch if the Aus-SA match ends in 3-4 days.....
The bowling today has been about as threatening as United under LVG
No consistent line and length
No consistent line and length
Rabada looks be quite a talent for South Africa.
Outstanding from SA. Rabada brilliant.
That run out from Bevuma is the best runout I have seen, bar none.
That run out from Bevuma is the best runout I have seen, bar none.
The delivery on D2 (?) to bowl Khawaja was class
South Africa were 4 down in Adelaide four years ago at the end of day four and hung on for a draw. Feels i'm like clutching at straws hoping AUS can do the same here..
You just won the world cup last year.I miss the glory days of Australian cricket, bah ....
Oh he is. He's the one who'll pick up the fast bowling mantle from Steyn.
Quite a bad loss considering the position Australia was in during the first innings.
Also for the aussies do you think the david warner oled tv ad has been on a shitload during this match?
Also for the aussies do you think the david warner oled tv ad has been on a shitload during this match?
What a performance this. They lost Steyn on first day too!
Aussies's batting is a joke.
Aussies's batting is a joke.
Shaun Marsh will miss the second test with a broken finger
Joe Burns and Callum Ferguson come into the squad with and impressive return of 0.4.7 in the Sheffield shield over the weekend
Joe Burns and Callum Ferguson come into the squad with and impressive return of 0.4.7 in the Sheffield shield over the weekend
First time Australia has lost the first test of the summer since 1988. First time Australia has lost four consecutive test matches since 2013 when they lost six straight - four vs India, first two vs England. Just two of the negative records they've set in this match. Australia hasn't lost at the Gabba since 1988, it's almost always the venue for the first test of every Australian summer and it a fortress. Always worried it would be a mistake playing the first test in Perth - South Africa haven't lost a test vs AUS there - 3 consecutive wins, one draw from four matches.
Well done SA, they came back into the game containing Aussies in the first innings which was crucial in my eyes.
Any idea on who will replace Steyn in second test?
Any idea on who will replace Steyn in second test?
It'll be Morne Morkel or Kyle Abbott, most likely Morne Morkel.
One of the best I've seen in recent times.
I remember seeing him in an ODI series against India (I think) and couldn't really see what the fuss was about, looked sharp but like he lacked control and was expensive.
And then I saw him in the test series against England a few months later and jesus I got it.
Still has a lot to learn in LO cricket I think, but as a test match player he's already great.
Its his ability to bowl long spells pounding away at the right areas at 145+ that I think is most impressive. Just never seems to tire.
Yeah it should be M.Morkel, I forgot about him completely. M.Morkel/Rabada/Philander, is good three men pace attack.
These days its hard to find bowlers who can bowl with consistence line and length.
Yeh, top quality
Shame it was overshadowed by the Bavuma run out though, if you've not seen Bavuma run out Warner yet, it is brilliant
Australia are in a pile of shit at the moment. Philander off injured after an accidental collision with Steve Smtih.
85 all out.
Steven smith scores 48 in a score of 85.
Why aren't we ever touring Australia when they are in a mess