Proteas' Tour of Sri Lanka

[Creag]

Herath to Morkel, FOUR, there is a lot more air on this time and Morkel has hammed this down the ground. Did not hold anything back on that stroke

 

[AirWolf]

Declared: 455/9

 

[Wall]

Well played JP.

Fantastic innings

 

[OGroteKoning]

Good show - new to keep them at around 300-330 and we can take this

 

[Creag]

Well played JP.

Fantastic innings

Coming in at No. 8 and really pleased the declaration was held for his century.

 

[Wall]

We bowling way too short.

Pitch the ball up and let the new ball do the rest.

 

[AirWolf]

166 overs 3 extras.
6 overs 2 extras.

 

[Creag]

166 overs 3 extras.
6 overs 2 extras.

I was really hoping for a little more from the Saffer bowling unit this afternoon. But let's see what they do tomorrow.

 

[Wall]

I was really hoping for a little more from the Saffer bowling unit this afternoon. But let's see what they do tomorrow.

they bowled the wrong lengths IMO

 

[Devill]

We bowling way too short.

Pitch the ball up and let the new ball do the rest.

I do not get the SA mentallity that all sub-Continent teams are weak against the shorter ball.....

 

[Wall]

I do not get the SA mentallity that all sub-Continent teams are weak against the shorter ball.....

infuriating.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

I do not get the SA mentallity that all sub-Continent teams are weak against the shorter ball.....

Problem is that on their pitches, short pitched bowling is like canon fodder for them. It might work here, but not there...

 

[OGroteKoning]

The pitch report worries about a bit of rain in the afternoon, but then again that forecast has been with us all through and so far it's just been bright, blazing and sunny. There are a few footmarks opening up, from either end. Imran Tahir will be targeting them, especially against hte left-handers. Seriously dry track and it might offer some puffs on the odd occasion. The bowlers would be a little more happier with the wear, however little, it has sustained

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[MickeyD]

SL 104-3 (36 overs)

Awesome last 20 minutes before lunch! SL were cruising then a brief rain shower took them off for a few minutes. And then we struck!

Both big fish back in the hut...

 

[MickeyD]

 

[Wall]

SL 104-3 (36 overs)

Awesome last 20 minutes before lunch! SL were cruising then a brief rain shower took them off for a few minutes. And then we struck!

Both big fish back in the hut...

Brilliant last few minutes...

Really got us back in the game

 

[Wall]

JP!!!!

 

[MickeyD]

SL 200-6 (73.4 overs)

Steyn Remover 4/41

 

[MickeyD]

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Steyn to Chandimal, OUT, short again and he has picked out short midwicket! What a terribly way to get out, especially with his side in such trouble. Rocks back and nailed it, but he hasn't bothered to keep it down. Steyn is spurring South Africa into a very strong position.

 

[OGroteKoning]

Yes man. If you take Steyn out of the team, we will be nowhere!