It's absolutely criminal that bhuvi was dropped for the second test
India Tour of South Africa
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Selection has been woeful this series.
South Africa all out 194 - first innings lead of 7.
Straight 2nd innings shootout. The decision to bat first looks a good call now
Anything above 200 will be enough imo.
This pitch should be rated poor by ICC. Ridiculous.
I get the swing thing and the first match pitch was good but this has variable bounce too.
I get the swing thing and the first match pitch was good but this has variable bounce too.
Is Jadeja injured?
No, but hes ineffective in these conditions and is a worse batsmen than Ashwin.
Why is Kohli coming in at 5?
India will be chuffed with day 2 and their position in this test.
India on top atm. Get a lead of 150-200 and will be difficult to get that in the 4th innings
Today has been India's day. Again, thanks to the bowlers.
If only our fecking batsmen could've stood up in the second innings.
Huh? They're doing exactly that?
50-1 is terrific work from the top 3. 200 runs is a must and we're on our way to that.
I meant second test.
Nothing like the wait for a overseas test match day to start, when India are on the ascendancy. Additional points if it's India batting at the crease - love it.
At least before it all comes crashing down in 10 overs.
At least before it all comes crashing down in 10 overs.
gonna need a lead of 250 I reckon
Nah it’s going to be very difficult to bat in the 4th innings
Is there variable bounce? If not it'll probably flat out the more the game goes.
Not sure why Rahul is playing like he forgot batting.
Hopefully. I'd say a lead of 215 is about par. Would take anything above that if offered right now. With the potential for careless fielding and some loose bowling i'd want 250.
2nd wicket down now.
Not any more
There is a lot of variable bounce.
Need at least 150 with Amla and AB on the other team.
I think 200 is very defendable on this pitch. India in with a real chance here
Shame what has been a lot of days of high quality cricket is degenerating into it. This pitch is dangerous.
Vijay playing well but he should've brought this game two tests prior..
Vijay playing well but he should've brought this game two tests prior..
Yep this pitch is rubbish. Huge amount of luck involved.
Kohli very, very good.
This is a disgrace of a pitch
The absolute state of this pitch 
and I thought the previous one was bad.
and I thought the previous one was bad.I don't understand why this has not been called off.
This pitch isn't good but it is fantastic in comparison to the piece of shit that was served up in the MCG test a month ago.
Imagine Kohli's reaction if they call it off in the fourth innings when we're ahead.
Very good from Rabada - he really is the next #1.
Vijay out bowled by Rabada for 25 off 127 balls.
Nah, feck that. We are winning this.
Some laws regarding the pitch via cricinfo: Hopefully this test isn't abandoned.
6.4.1 If the on-field umpires decide that it is dangerous or unreasonable for play to continue on the match pitch, they shall stop play and immediately advise the ICC Match Referee.
6.4.2 The on-field umpires and the ICC Match Referee shall then consult with both captains.
6.4.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
6.4.4 If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires together with the ICC Match Referee shall consider whether the existing pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to authorise such repairs, the ICC Match Referee must consider whether this would place either side at an unfair advantage, given the play that had already taken place on the dangerous pitch.
6.4.5 If the decision is that the existing pitch cannot be repaired, then the match is to be abandoned as a draw.
6.4.1 If the on-field umpires decide that it is dangerous or unreasonable for play to continue on the match pitch, they shall stop play and immediately advise the ICC Match Referee.
6.4.2 The on-field umpires and the ICC Match Referee shall then consult with both captains.
6.4.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
6.4.4 If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires together with the ICC Match Referee shall consider whether the existing pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to authorise such repairs, the ICC Match Referee must consider whether this would place either side at an unfair advantage, given the play that had already taken place on the dangerous pitch.
6.4.5 If the decision is that the existing pitch cannot be repaired, then the match is to be abandoned as a draw.
This pitch is disgraceful.
Gutted for Vijay, excellent effort that in those conditions.
Gutted for Vijay, excellent effort that in those conditions.
I know we still might win this but it really should be called off.
Rahane's got more protective gear out there than a WW2 soldier.
Rahane's got more protective gear out there than a WW2 soldier.