South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2-6 Jan, 2011

And beaten again, this time against Zaheer.

Beauty from Sree. He is such a talented bowler when he puts his mind into his bowling rather than in his stupid antics.

The difference of pace between SA and Ind opening bowlers is startling

Gotta say that Zaheer is far from his best in this test.

Another excellent decision from Gould.

I guess Indian pace attack has run out of steam.

SA doing it easy. May be time for Bhajji.

WTF happened this last session? We should have got 400 on board. Middle order blew it big time. Runouts of 2 senior batsmen in the same innings is inexcusable. Laxman and Dravid [especially Dravid] have a lot to amend for when they bat on the last day. Unless there is a sudden collapse in either side's second innings this will be a draw. I don't put it past India to draw if they realize they can't win on last day. I only hope the pitch doesn't get bad is all. Either Zaheer or Bhajji need to come with a devastating spell if we are to have any chances at this point. Well done to SRT for another century but I hope it isn't in another lost cause in SA yet.

philcric wrote:I guess Indian pace attack has run out of steam.

Or rather Zaheer has ran out of steam. Sree is still steaming in, still beating Smith.

Crowd trouble there. Some things thrown at the fine leg fielder.

Ten coverage has been really poor there. Always overeager to show ads at slightest of delay.

saffies running away with it right now

big difference between steyn and what we are seeing now

Good first over by Bhajji. Now thats a surprise.

This looks totally different pitch now. Thats the difference in standard of bowling on display.

Could be a real tight one this. Lead of 200 and you'd think India should just sneak it, 300 and SA are favourites but India still in with a sniff. Anything over 350 and barring a miracle (similar to Sachin V England, so they do happen) then that will be the series tied up for SA.

Tomorrow is a massive day in both test matches, whoever has the better day in either should end up winning the test.

Huge wicket at the end of the day.

Bhajji gets Smith.

Thought it might just be sneaking down leg, didn't look a howler at least though.

Heh, good thing I'm not an umpire.

Another wicket (of Amla) before stumps would be nice.

Yep. My initial reaction was that it was bit high and probably missing leg.

Oh, its Harris as night watchman. Never mind.

Ishant has really got to do it big in this innings. He has been really ordinary for too long now.

Great ball there.

And no doubt whatsoever there either.

Gawn!