This is looking good. A lead of 200 on a pitch which is now taking some spin should more or less ensure a victory barring any catastrophes or weather vagaries.
India vs S Africa
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He was bowling there on his captain's instruction. Harris has been unlucky this innings. Should've had 4 wickets by now. Induced the outside edge on 4 occasions now coming round the wicket to the right handed batsmen. Not so negative, is it? Do you say the same when Murali does it?
Yeah, it would take a nothing short of a miracle for SA to save this test match.
7 wickets down and about 40 overs to go. Should get done. Amla's the only real obstacle. He's been in sublime form...looks like he's batting on a different wicket to the rest of the team.
Yeah, pretty much over I say. I just hope Amla gets a ton. He deserves it. That would make him Man of the Series for sure. 3 Hundreds including a double is pretty special.
Have a bad feeling about this one.
Parnell gone. Stood his ground well. Its important that we go down fighting. Bad light anyone?
One wicket to go probably less than 10 overs available (16 really but given the way light has been in this series). Its going to be a nailbiter.
Ironic that the thorn in the side for us these 2 tests has been another Asian;Amla.
With him there it's looking like they'll save their arses
With him there it's looking like they'll save their arses
Hashim Amla is South African and African, not Asian.
Yesssss finally they get the wicket....India wins!!!!!
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
feck off SA
feck off SA
Get the feck in!!
Its about time...with 9 balls to spare...good work Bhajji
Brilliant effort from Hashim and the tail. 3 balls to go only...
Now for India to come to SA and get a hiding.
Now for India to come to SA and get a hiding.
feck off. You didn't win your home series.
It doesn't matter. We are a better team than you are at the present. We are first in tests and second in ODI's.
Disgrace that there are only two tests here.
I would like to see you win a match with most of your middle order out injured and without your best bowler for the last day.
Absolutely. BCCI are a big joke, this test series wasn't even scheduled at first, only some pressure by media and the players made this series happen.
Cracking series and big credit to the Proteas and especially to Amla who was awesome
Thats great, want a cookie? I said that to crappyperson for his uncalled for 'feck off sa' remark.
no, no we aren't. we have our strong points and they theirs. it'd be ignorant for both of us to hail our teams.
Fair enough but i guess crappyperson said that in high emotions.
That was a series and a half. One game each by an inning. Its scandalous this won't go to a deciding test.
I said that in reply to 'crappycraperson' whom obviously is not great at sportsmanship like you.
I agree, cracking two matches. Would've been fitting to have a third test.
What a bloody game...
Jumped when Baji got that last wicket.. Full credit to S.A and Amla for making it one hell of a game..
Amla batted for 20 hours in this series, and averaged 450+ not to mention played over 1000 deliveries..
But what an ending....
Still no.1!
Jumped when Baji got that last wicket.. Full credit to S.A and Amla for making it one hell of a game..
Amla batted for 20 hours in this series, and averaged 450+ not to mention played over 1000 deliveries..
But what an ending....
Still no.1!
We understand Stretch, i would have done the same if anyone posted FO India.
Well played though, The last few wickets showed the fighting spirit in your team. Well played and great series.
What a bloody game...
Jumped when Baji got that last wicket.. Full credit to S.A and Amla for making it one hell of a game..
Amla batted for 20 hours in this series, and averaged 450+ not to mention played over 1000 deliveries..
But what an ending....
Still no.1!
Man of the series : Hashim Amla. Bloody hell, he's made rapid strides since the last time he visited India hasn't he?. He's got kinks in his armor thats for sure, but he hides them so effectively and well.
Lighten up. I was sat here in the office pressing F5 for last 10 overs for one wicket taking delivery. Could not even jump up and shout.
Credit to Bhajji, Mishra and Sharma who bowled well today. Absolutely loved Bhajji's celebration in the end . Don't forget the contribution of Sehwag who set the match for us
. Don't forget the contribution of Sehwag who set the match for usCongratulations to India. Cracking series. Credit for standing up after losing the first game. Never easy to do that.
We had some disappointments. Duminy, Prince and Smith never contributed. Hopefully they find form soon enough. Very happy for Alviro Petersen. I like him a lot and have been shouting for him to get in the side.
Hashim Amla, what can I say? Fantastic batting from him. What made it even more significant was that Mickey Arthur wanted to drop Amla from the squad for no reason whatsoever. That is why Mickey resigned in the end because he couldn't agree with the board and the selectors. Well done to Amla. Best way to answer your critics.
We had some disappointments. Duminy, Prince and Smith never contributed. Hopefully they find form soon enough. Very happy for Alviro Petersen. I like him a lot and have been shouting for him to get in the side.
Hashim Amla, what can I say? Fantastic batting from him. What made it even more significant was that Mickey Arthur wanted to drop Amla from the squad for no reason whatsoever. That is why Mickey resigned in the end because he couldn't agree with the board and the selectors. Well done to Amla. Best way to answer your critics.
He has surprised me, thought that he was a good batsman and nothing more. But the way he batted today(and in the series) was outstanding, South Africa's middle order was very suspect though. Duminy and AB De Villiers were below average.
Lighten up. I was sat here in the office pressing F5 for last 10 overs for one wicket taking delivery. Could not even jump up and shout.
I was exited by the prospect of getting there with a few balls to go. So you could imagine the disappointment I had and then your chirp Yes, Amla had this stigma before this series of getting starts and 50s but not following on to big scores. Finally he came good. I think it is a massive stride in the right direction for him.
Smith, Prince, Duminy and De Villiers were dissapointing. Never showed up. I know they can do it but Prince and Duminy are seriously lacking confidence at the moment. Both had a horrid time vs the English. I hope the selectors stick with them because we know they are capable.
Amla, bloody hell. Someone was going on about Indian pitches being made for draws the last time Sri Lanka were here. I hope he watched this series.
Yes they are but his parents were born and bred in South Africa, so was he. I'm willing to wager you a fiver that if you ask Hashim Amla what nationality he is from, he will answer "Im proudly South African"
Difference between nationality and origin.
He is South African of Asian origin.
He is South African of Asian origin.