South Africa Tests in the UK

[Zidane]

At the end of day 2 England are firmly in charge thanks to fine performances from Jonny Bairstow and Jimmy Anderson.
England 362 (Bairstow 99)
South Africa 220-9 (Anderson 4-33)

[Barney]

Watched the game yesterday and there is something missing from the SA line up.
They are certainly missing a few of those good batsmen recently retired.
England will steamroll them now.

[Zidane]

A quick fire unbeaten 67 from Moeen Ali looks to have taken the match away from South Africa after England wobbled to 153-7 but can the Manchester weather yet save the Proteas ?
England 362 and 224-8
South Africa 226

[Barney]

A quick fire unbeaten 67 from Moeen Ali looks to have taken the match away from South Africa after England wobbled to 153-7 but can the Manchester weather yet save the Proteas ?
England 362 and 224-8
South Africa 226

Yes Zidane, quick fire is the word, but how different would the score and game be in now if Ali had cut his first ball on to his wicket for a first ball duck. Just shows that test cricket can sometimes be a millimeter game. Only a coat of varnish in it.
SA have to win and the poms just sit back for a draw. Maybe they wont steamroll SA but will rely on the Super Sopper coming out.

[Barney]

Just read a comment bout the series
Comment was that SA have done well all things taken

SA have AB #2 bat, Steyn #1 bowler out and Philander #2 bowler, out for 2 tests

Comment was if you compare apples for apples would the Poms win a test in SA if Cook, Broad and Anderson were missing?

The pins have started to fall early in SA innings....2/18 target 380

[marjamlew]

AB didn't front in Australia last year and didn't play against England in the long form as he is, 'managing his career.' He is, however, available for tests when Bangladesh tour South Africa later in the year. Says it all about the superstar.

[stattointhailand]

AB didn't front in Australia last year and didn't play against England in the long form as he is, 'managing his career.' He is, however, available for tests when Bangladesh tour South Africa later in the year. Says it all about the superstar.

I think it's called "massaging your averages"

40 - 3 at lunch

[Barney]

SA marching forward
Can rain save the Poms



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[kulsungkham]

England beat South Africa by 177 runs in fourth Test for 3-1 series win.

Root picks up the D’Oliveria trophy - the first time England have beaten South Africa at home for 20 years.

And the Manchester weather behaved too!