Re: Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Perth, Dec 17-21

by horace Wed 17 Dec 2008, 05:47

plus anymore runouts that he is responsible for will be taken into account by the hanging judge

by Chandan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:14

100 runs partnership up. Both Katich and Clarke are playing superbly.

by embee Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:27

FFS ...Flem ....STFU ....

He's saying all the things that Steyn is doing wrong ....You know there's a wicket just about to happen ....

by Naeem Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:28

Good fightback by the Aussies. Damn i hate the aussie commentators.

by taipan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:35

Naeem wrote:Good fightback by the Aussies. Damn i hate the aussie commentators.

If you want the unbiased commentary switch to the Afrikaans language option. There are SA english speaking commentators on that.

by Naeem Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:38

Yeah, there was a technical problem this morning so i had to listen to ian healy and co. They cant understand why SA has a run-saving field even with a soft ball and over 100 run partnership?

by taipan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:39

Yep and the two biased pricks Lawry and Chappell. They still haven't got over 69/70.

by Red Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:41

Because Smith is the captain.

We have totally taken away the SA initiative, Saffas simply don't know how to apply the noose.

by G.Wood Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:43

Not whilst they aren't wearing hoods anyway

by Red Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:44

And the Africans will have to realise that our pitches are probably the most batsman-friendly in the world when you consider the even bounce, lack of swing and generally flat surfaces. There will be no easy wickets for Steyn.

by Naeem Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:45

Even the Aussie radio commentators (that are at the ground) say that the pitch is perfect for batting and any sideways movement that was there, is now gone. So i guess its damage limitation till the 2nd new ball?

by Naeem Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:47

Red wrote:And the Africans will have to realise that our pitches are probably the most batsman-friendly in the world when you consider the even bounce, lack of swing and generally flat surfaces. There will be no easy wickets for Steyn.

Thats bad news for Aus, considering that they only have 1 world class bowler in their line-up.

by Chandan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:48

New ball is 32 overs away. Till then if SA doesn't take a wicket, Australia will run away with it as they seem to be doing now.

by horace Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:49

Naeem wrote:
Red wrote:And the Africans will have to realise that our pitches are probably the most batsman-friendly in the world when you consider the even bounce, lack of swing and generally flat surfaces. There will be no easy wickets for Steyn.

Thats bad news for Aus, considering that they only have 1 world class bowler in their line-up.

...I wouldn't describe Johnson as being world class yet

by Red Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:50

The pitch is very flat and while it may quicken up, with virtually no grass there will be little, if any, sideways movements.

by taipan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:52

Red wrote:And the Africans will have to realise that our pitches are probably the most batsman-friendly in the world when you consider the even bounce, lack of swing and generally flat surfaces. There will be no easy wickets for Steyn.

Only Hussey.

by Red Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:55

Naeem wrote:
Red wrote:And the Africans will have to realise that our pitches are probably the most batsman-friendly in the world when you consider the even bounce, lack of swing and generally flat surfaces. There will be no easy wickets for Steyn.

Thats bad news for Aus, considering that they only have 1 world class bowler in their line-up.

The betting odds don't reflect this, with Australia much, much shorter to win. SA odds blowing out. Their attack certainly lacks a lot of penetration on a pitch with such even bounce and pace. If we post a huge score it does put the pressure on the saffas who will be deflated after letting us off the hook.

by Chandan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:59

I had thought that Morkel would be deadly here. But he looks quite toothless instead.

by Naeem Wed 17 Dec 2008, 06:59

Bwaahahaha. Morkel strikes.

by taipan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:00

Jebus red, make up your mind. Is the wicket flat or have we let you off the hook. You can't have it both frigging ways.

by Chandan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:02

Chandan wrote:I had thought that Morkel would be deadly here. But he looks quite toothless instead.

Phew!! He finally strikes!! Very Happy

by Nath Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:03

crap! Clarke out as well

by Red Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:04

taipan wrote:Jebus red, make up your mind. Is the wicket flat or have we let you off the hook. You can't have it both frigging ways.

Well I can in a sense. I said even before a wicket had fallen that the pitch was very flat, and uncharacteristically so for the Perth pitch we used to love. But having got us under deep pressure at 3/15, I think the Africans loosened the screws, despite the flatness of the surface.

by PlanetPakistan Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:08

Steyn was disappointing today...

Another wicket here and AUS will be in some strife.

by horace Wed 17 Dec 2008, 07:08

in a portent of the year ahead,

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but in this case fleas made 83 and can make a quack in the second knock and still have a 40+ average

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