Dale Steyn provokes genuine awe when he bowls and the manner in which Gambhir and Tendulkar overcome him in the morning session shows the maturity of Indian batting. They realize that dominating Steyn is a pipedream and played accordingly. Steyn did come back after lunch with the second new ball and ripped the match open again. Only for Tendulkar to play a frustratingly sedate knock to demoralize SA. I do believe India have the mental advantage here. Mainly because, SA could not knock India over despite having the best fast bowler in the world take another five-fer.
When it comes to fourth innings batting, India with Sachin, Laxman and Dhoni have the right arsenal to go after it. Enough has been done in the last year or so to prompt us to put our money on India to chase 200 or so in the fourth innings. Anything over 250 is probably not going to happen.
Harbhajan showed up with bat and ball and now SA have to post a decent total without perhaps Kallis in the mix. They have enough ammo with Amla, ABDV and Prince to put up 250 plus. Will they?
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Harbhajan has balls
The commentators - led by Robin Jackman, are shit for the most part. Repetitive and partisan, they always seem surprised that Indians can play well. (am i sounding like SMG?)
Anon - SMG confuses partisanship with racism. I agree the commentary is mostly pedestrian. I think everyone expected India to roll over to express pace on fast wickets. So many are surprised. Aren't you? In fact, now I think everyone may go out of their way to call the wickets batting wickets.
A fitting title... it's going to be interesting to see if India can bundle the rest of the wickets to restrict SA to under 200-250 OR if the Indian batting has the balls to stand up to Steyn and company in the 4th innings and score.
Mr.Sehwag, you are cordially invited to the party.
Its been such a fascinating test match and test series. Just want to sit back and see how the last 2 days unfold.
I am surprised that India has shown so much balls. Led by Harbhajan.
However if Rahul Dravid does not come out in an atacking mood, Steyn will be too hot to handle.
Pujara is shit on these wickets. Laxman has some jinx with Cape Town. SRT has used up his runs....
I say get them out under 100, else...
Do SA choke while bowling as well?
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