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Von Broad · « **Reply #1175 on:** 06 January, 2016, 06:27:14 pm »

South Africa coming right back into the game and hence the series....but still a good result for the tourists. Should be plenty more interesting stuff to come.

It always feels a bit strange listening to the winter series in SA because the time difference is so small compared to what we're used to, it can feel like TMS as normal, finishing late afternoon, only in January.

Peter · « **Reply #1176 on:** 06 January, 2016, 09:34:29 pm »

Quote from: Deano on 06 January, 2016, 05:02:02 pm

Whoa!

I'm guessing it's to make way for De Villiers, who was making noises about retiring.

It was a decent match in the end, only day three was dull (and the Indian lad scoring 1000 livened that day a bit).

Fascinating game. I thought for a day that SA were going to bore England to death and it almost turned out to be true. But that's England's fault for not bowling them out.

Not so sure about the India thing: Obviously it's astonishing but he actually only batted for about 6 hours, though it's still definitely "well done, that man". But to take 1400 off a team you can get out for 31 isn't what I call cricket!

Deano · « **Reply #1177 on:** 06 January, 2016, 09:35:40 pm »

Dropped catches, Peter, that's what cost England.

Peter · « **Reply #1178 on:** 06 January, 2016, 09:38:24 pm »

Yes, you're right, of course. I'd half wanted SA to win, not just to put a smile in Steve GT's face but because I get sick of Geoffrey Boycott's smug "no chance" again and again. The arrogant bugger was right again!

Steve GT · « **Reply #1179 on:** 14 January, 2016, 07:43:33 am »

The South Africans have lost their wicketkeeper for the game, bad news from a South African point of veiw.

Steve GT · « **Reply #1180 on:** 14 January, 2016, 10:24:34 am »

Does anyone else like to score each session using boxing’s ’10 point must’ system?

Deano · « **Reply #1181 on:** 15 January, 2016, 11:09:32 pm »

Looking like a tight match. I'm just catching up, but winning the toss may give SA the edge.

Meanwhile: Ben Stokes has scored 368 runs from 334 balls in this series. That's just preposterous.

Quote from: Steve GT on 14 January, 2016, 10:24:34 am

Does anyone else like to score each session using boxing’s ’10 point must’ system?

No, but I might from now on!

Peter · « **Reply #1182 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:16:33 am »

Quote from: Deano on 15 January, 2016, 11:09:32 pm

Meanwhile: Ben Stokes has scored 368 runs from 334 balls in this series. That's just preposterous.

And it's now 426 from 388!

Jaded · « **Reply #1183 on:** 16 January, 2016, 08:15:03 am »

It's a bit lively out there this morning.

andyoxon · « **Reply #1184 on:** 16 January, 2016, 10:02:40 am »

OK, let's see what the England bowlers can do now...

mattc · « **Reply #1185 on:** 16 January, 2016, 11:04:05 am »

The SA innings was a statistical wonder; lowest test score (313) with all 11 players reaching double figures!

Also 2nd highest score ever without a 50 anywhere.
[I *think* I've got those right ... ]

There's a list of similar feats here:
http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/highest-test-totals-without-a-century-and-half-century

This all intersts me cos it debunks one of the classic commentator myths;
"a couple of players need to push on and make big centuries"

Jaded · « **Reply #1186 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:00:36 pm »

Stunning! 31 for 4

I'm supposed to be working

bobb · « **Reply #1187 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:06:37 pm »

I'm looking forward to seeing that catch!

mcshroom · « **Reply #1188 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:12:44 pm »

I looking forward to seeing Broad's spell. Ripping them apart at the moment!

Jaded · « **Reply #1189 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:13:11 pm »

Broad 5-14

andyoxon · « **Reply #1190 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:33:15 pm »

6 down. Vilas what a catch...

Jaded · « **Reply #1191 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:33:35 pm »

Taylor brilliant

Basil · « **Reply #1192 on:** 16 January, 2016, 12:39:09 pm »

Crikey! I've just read today's additions to this thread, quickly switched the radio on and Bang. 7

andyoxon · « **Reply #1193 on:** 16 January, 2016, 01:18:30 pm »

Right, I have to get out for that bike ride - otherwise I'll never go...

Deano · « **Reply #1194 on:** 16 January, 2016, 01:59:39 pm »

I've just come back and the buggers are all out

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1195 on:** 16 January, 2016, 02:04:59 pm »

Quote from: Deano on 16 January, 2016, 01:59:39 pm

I've just come back and the buggers are all out

That's a coincidence: so are the South Africans!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1196 on:** 16 January, 2016, 02:07:12 pm »

I do hope England don't cock up here...

andyoxon · « **Reply #1197 on:** 16 January, 2016, 03:50:09 pm »

Get in.

Not sure how long Compton and Hales will be in the side...

Von Broad · « **Reply #1198 on:** 16 January, 2016, 04:36:12 pm »

Stuart Broad. Again. What a performance.

Peter · « **Reply #1199 on:** 16 January, 2016, 06:14:12 pm »

No relation.