2nd Test: South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg Nov 17-21, 2011

[Hallatia]

Most of his runs have come off poor shots and he's been really lucky not to have found fielders.

 

[BunniesMan]

Most of his runs have come off poor shots and he's been really lucky not to have found fielders.

Precisely the reason for my sarcasm. He's hot on Punters heels in the race for who deserves to be sacked first.

 

[Hallatia]

Tahir apears to have finally taken his first test wicket.

 

[BunniesMan]

Haddin and Ponting should never play another test.

 

[Matt23]

Haddin and Ponting should never play another test.

Agreed, Matthew Wade step right up

 

[Panther_Daz]

Geez that was an awesome wrongun.

 

[Hallatia]

There's his second, I am very happy for him. Had stuff to prove, they weren't huge wickets, but his taking them is big.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Pat is not a bunny. Scored a lot of runs in Green Shield 3 seasons ago.

 

[Hallatia]

Pat is not a bunny. Scored a lot of runs in Green Shield 3 seasons ago.

that is a very weird comment. Just because it is weird to talk about anything any test player did in the under 18 (or 17?, the ladies' equivalent is 17) grade comp.

 

[Panther_Daz]

that is a very weird comment. Just because it is weird to talk about anything any test player did in the under 18 (or 17?, the ladies' equivalent is 17) grade comp.

Just saying he is not just known for his bowling in the Penrith area. His batting was always very good as a youngster.

 

[Hallatia]

Fair enough

And the scores have levelled.

 

[Hallatia]

I like Steyn's having been brought in now.

 

[Hallatia]

Steyn!!!!!
Only needs 2 more now, but should get a head start on the next milestone by taking several more this test.

 

[Hallatia]

stoopid substitute fielder just robbed Steyn

 

[TiggaPlease]

Punter has to go, surely. Steyn bowled like a champ, again.

 

[Hallatia]

stumps being taken after only 4 balls this evening is freaking great for South Africa. The match is well positioned which I think puts South Africa on top - us having the all round better side

 

[Ridders]

FFS I go to sleep when we're 170/1 and I wake up to see that we're all out for 296 :crazy:

As much as I love Ponting, surely he's on his last legs?

Bit disappointed that neither Watson or Hughes went on to make a ton (although they were a bit lucky to get to their respective totals), but they more than did their jobs.

 

[TheParraboy]

Looks like the new ball is the time to score runs , seems harder to bat after 40-50 overs and collapse on the cards for both sides. If we can keep things tight in the 1st session, regardlesss of how many wickets we take, hopefully wickets will flow quick later in the day. We are right in this. Mitch Johnson needs to deliver, otherwise lets just hand this test to South Africa and play golf on the weekend

 

[Bigfella]

Justin Langer has done a cracking job as batting coach hasn't he?

 

[aussies1st]

Went to sleep after tea, I was hoping I was the jinx having missed the first session but apparently not.