BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 1st test starts in Centurion in about 8 hours. South Africa favourites at $1.96 . Aussies $2.90 for this test. South Africa $1.72 for the series. Aussies $3.30 I think Australia's batting weaknesses will be exposed this series. Our bowling stocks are good, but then again, so are South Africa's. Where England failed to capitalise when they had the Aussies 5 for I don't think South Africa will have the same problems, dismissing our tail much more easily. Available to watch online here; http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=cricket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm really looking forward to this one. Our fast bowling attack is either 1 or 2 in the world. The 2 big questions for me are, can Lyon stand up against good opposition away from home? And, like you said, our batting. Haddin wallpapered over the cracks in the Ashes. I'm not sure Doolan is the answer but Hughes has had multiple chances and not taken them. I think Marsh has the right technique but think he's a bit mentally soft. He was an outstanding teenager who hasn't really kicked on. Let's wait and see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonthaburial Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have registered with the website as requested but all I get is another request to register to watch movies. I am obviously doing something wrong. Any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have registered with the website as requested but all I get is another request to register to watch movies. I am obviously doing something wrong. Any ideas No need to register...I never have. Just click the Cricket Icon....and then you will have a choice of different streams. Click on on of them until u find one that works. No need to download anything (if offered) on any of the streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Teams for the game. Was surprised Shaun marsh got the nod....surprised he is in the squad at all South Africa 1 Graeme Smith (capt), 2 Alviro Petersen, 3 Hashim Amla 4 Faf du Plessis, 5 AB de Villiers (wk), 6 JP Duminy, 7 Ryan McLaren, 8 Robin Peterson, 9 Vernon Philander, 10 Dale Steyn, 11 Morne Morkel. Australia 1 David Warner, 2 Chris Rogers, 3 Alex Doolan, 4 Shaun Marsh, 5 Michael Clarke (capt), 6 Steven Smith, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Peter Siddle, 10 Ryan Harris, 11 Nathan Lyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Australia 2/24.....Warner and Rogers gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Teams for the game. Was surprised Shaun marsh got the nod....surprised he is in the squad at all South Africa 1 Graeme Smith (capt), 2 Alviro Petersen, 3 Hashim Amla 4 Faf du Plessis, 5 AB de Villiers (wk), 6 JP Duminy, 7 Ryan McLaren, 8 Robin Peterson, 9 Vernon Philander, 10 Dale Steyn, 11 Morne Morkel. Australia 1 David Warner, 2 Chris Rogers, 3 Alex Doolan, 4 Shaun Marsh, 5 Michael Clarke (capt), 6 Steven Smith, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Peter Siddle, 10 Ryan Harris, 11 Nathan Lyon. I think Shaun Marsh has more talent than most of the "rest" of the players who don't get regular games. He has scored a 140+ in tests. But like I said, a bit soft methinks. It shows how little batting is around when he gets in averaging 20 something along with Doolan who is the same and Hughes who has been given multiple chances. Recent players like Bailey, Cowan etc just weren't up to it and these blokes (Marsh, Hughes) are the best of an ordinary bunch. Aust 3/83 at lunch. You'd take that after being sent in but I don't think it sends a good message out with Clarke batting at 5. Edited February 12, 2014 by Will27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Despite hiding down the list Clarke was out to Styne for 23. Averages about 32 against him. Marsh is the only batsman showing anything, he's 52 no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Aussies 4/176 at Tea....Marsh not out 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Marsh now 90. Hope he gets his 100. Saw the interview with Clarke after he lost the toss. He said he would have had a bat. He thought there may be some difficulties before lunch but it would improve after that. Now 4/216 Last wicket fell at 98. Marsh now 100 Edited February 12, 2014 by ripstanley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 The ground looks empty of spectators...bit of a change from the Ashes series we had here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Honours to Australia on the first day! 4/297 Marsh not out 122 Smith not out 91 Partnership of almost 200 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Honours to Australia on the first day! 4/297 Marsh not out 122 Smith not out 91 Partnership of almost 200 Gee, Steve Smith looks like he is really coming of age. He really seems to have improved and kicked on from the last Ashes series played in England. Good to see my boy Marsh getting a few The test for him now will be to go on with it tonight and for the rest of the series. He has a habit of getting a good start (century on debut) and then falling away. Very good position for the boys, especially after being sent in. Edited February 12, 2014 by Will27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Smith played some lovely shots. He seems to be getting centuries or out for under 20 in Test matches. You picked Marsh as the most likely to succeed from an average bunch Will27, and you would think he would play the remaining tests this series now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezzo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use this http://www.coolsport.tv/schedule.html to watch the ashes series and watched day one of the SA series. Click onto the StarSport2 link. Works for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Good start by the aussies. Thought it was odd sending doolan and marsh in together and not one at 3 and other at 6,however its paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use this http://www.coolsport.tv/schedule.html to watch the ashes series and watched day one of the SA series. Click onto the StarSport2 link. Works for me Cheers sezzo. Skysports2 link? Nice clean link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Aussies dismissed for 397 South Africa 1/11...Johnson with a scorcher. Edit: Johnson strikes again! SA 2/15 Edit: Johnson on fire!!!! SA 3/23 Edited February 13, 2014 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use this http://www.coolsport.tv/schedule.html to watch the ashes series and watched day one of the SA series. Click onto the StarSport2 link. Works for me Cheers sezzo. Skysports2 link? Nice clean link. I tried the link but not clean for me. It must be my internet connection. Now 5/110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezzo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use this http://www.coolsport.tv/schedule.html to watch the ashes series and watched day one of the SA series. Click onto the StarSport2 link. Works for me Cheers sezzo. Skysports2 link? Nice clean link. Oops sorry about that. Yes its the Skysports2 link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mitchell Johnson has become the most feared bowler in the world I think. A great position by the Aussies after losing some quick wickets when they were batting. If SA don't reach the follow, I'd still be tempted to bat again. Try and get a lead of 400 plus and bowl to them on a wearing wicket. Still a long way to go though. SA aren't number 1 by accident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Mitchell Johnson has become the most feared bowler in the world I think. A great position by the Aussies after losing some quick wickets when they were batting. If SA don't reach the follow, I'd still be tempted to bat again. Try and get a lead of 400 plus and bowl to them on a wearing wicket. Still a long way to go though. SA aren't number 1 by accident. There was some good comment about Mitchell from Bob Willis and Steve Harmison on Skysports after rain stopped play. Mainly about his change of action and run up and increased accuracy, allowing his pace to be utilised so well. Seeing some of the top batsmen in the world struggling to deal with his pace was a lovely sight from an Australian's perspective. Be interesting if the South African batsmen become shell shocked like the English players did in the Ashes series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Craig John McDermott you’re an absolute legend. No way will/should the follow-on be used if available. Edited February 14, 2014 by beechbum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Craig John McDermott you’re an absolute legend. No way will/should the follow-on be used if available. Johnson takes a wicket straight up this morning , on the 3rd day! Johnson 5/51. South Africa 7/140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Johnno....7/140 45.1 Johnson to Peterson, OUT, too quick, too accurate, too hostile, too good...Johnson bags his fifth! Another precisely delivered short ball, homing in on Peterson's rib cage and armpit. Those are fiendishly difficult to play for a left hander from round the wicket and all he can do is thrust his gloves up, then the ball balloons off them towards second slip RJ Peterson c Clarke b Johnson 10 (23b 2x4 0x6) SR: 43.47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's all over. The Aussies will wrap this up on Day 4. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Johnno....7/140 45.1 Johnson to Peterson, OUT, too quick, too accurate, too hostile, too good...Johnson bags his fifth! Another precisely delivered short ball, homing in on Peterson's rib cage and armpit. Those are fiendishly difficult to play for a left hander from round the wicket and all he can do is thrust his gloves up, then the ball balloons off them towards second slip RJ Peterson c Clarke b Johnson 10 (23b 2x4 0x6) SR: 43.47 It is a pleasure to watch Johnson bowling at the moment. Not since Warnie have I enjoyed watching a bowler so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Great review by the Aussies!!! Lyon gets an LBW on review. 8/189! Johnson gets De Villiers with a slower ball.. 9/202. Johnson 6 for! edit: South Africa all out 206. Johnson 7 for 68 Edited February 14, 2014 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Oh dear.... The South African's have dropped Warner twice now this innings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nice gesture of the aussies to wear the black armbands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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