The Outsider Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 A mixed day with most of the honours going to South Africa, who took two out of three sessions. India blew away a golden chance to rack up a 500+ score and put enormous pressure on South Africa and secure a drawn series. Tendulkar and Sehwag's dismissals were the two turning points of the day. The ball which got Tendulkar was good but the Tendulkar of old would never have played it off the backfoot and let it misbehave off the pitch. He is still a distance away from his best but is slowly getting back and it might be only a matter of time before these 60s become 100s. Sehwag, well what can one say!! The game was there for the taking. 400/5 and another 10 overs of sensible batting would have sealed the deal. The guy needs to do serious rethinking. Sweeping out of the rough is not a percentage shot specially when there is no attempt to roll the wrists. The tail could not wag because of a good Pollock delivery to Kumble and Zaheer Khan being a bit unlucky that Boucher removed the bails at the very instant his foot was up for a fraction of a second. Kumble was disappointing with the ball and got carried away with the rough. He looks a much better bowler bowling over the wicket to right handers. Zaheer Khan was too short. Munaf looked good towards the end and Sreesanth always looked like taking a wicket. If Kumble and Zaheer Khan pull up their socks in the first session tomorrow and India take 3 wickets before lunch, India are very much in the game. Any lead more than 50 is going to be handy. Link to comment
The_Black_Prince Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Maaaan.......you can coat it how much you like........the fact of the matter is that it was an extremely poor Day 2 display from India..............AND Sachin is still struggling.....even on an Indian type wicket. Ironically, the slow batting by Sachin & Co may very well save India in the end, depriving the South Africans of the time needed to get a win. Link to comment
The Outsider Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Where have I coated anything Princy? Anyhow, how likely is this scenario: http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2001-02/IND_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/IND_RSA_T1_03-07NOV2001.html Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Give SRT a break. 2 50's in 3 innings and everyone is still after him :shrug: Link to comment
The_Black_Prince Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread India needs to have an excellent Day 3 and 4, to win this match. A poor Day 3 could cause the scenario above. A poor Day 3 AND Day 4.................well..........that will definitely be securing a calamitous defeat. Link to comment
The Outsider Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread If India get anything more than a 50 run lead then they should be able to win. In that case they would be leaving SA around 300-350 to win in the last innings if they bat half decently. On the other hand, if South Africa secure any sort of lead the best India can hope for is a draw. Link to comment
The_Black_Prince Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread In fact, let me put this more clearly !! If the Indian players do not hit their straps...........and hit them hard.....in the first session of play tomorrow...........things will get very....VERY BLEAK ! Link to comment
Sooda Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread yawwwn ...whatever Its going to be a draw. Link to comment
DesiChap Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread We lost both sessions after Lunch and after Tea today. We are about 100 runs short on this pitch. We need to get a lead of at least 50 and the key would be to win at least 2 sessions tomorrow. Early breakthrough is the key for tomorrow. Link to comment
Dhondy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Were BP & I watching a different game from you guys, I wonder? Last 5 wickets fell for 19 runs on a featherbed. Enough said. Link to comment
Dhondy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread I can see India batting to save this match in the last 5 sessions after South Africa have posted 600. And we all know what happens then. Link to comment
Legend Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread hmm shwetabh.. kaha kaa mixed day?? achi tarah maa bhen ek kara dii bowlers batters dono ne... individually they would have scored 50+ scores, but what we needed was couple of them to stay and play out the day.. which noone did other then gang till the end... who also didnt get support... apne bowlers ne toh sledging wagara sab try kar liii tabhi bhi ek he success mila.. kal dhekho kya karnaama kartein hai.. but anywayz calling it an even stevens day is not good... or as u say mixed day its totally out of thesaurus... Link to comment
The Outsider Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread India won the first session and South Africa the other two. Makes it a mixed day though not a 50-50 mixture. :hic: Link to comment
veer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread patience my friends.. patience.. Link to comment
Inside_edge Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread and yes it does give mixed message :hic: Link to comment
Dhondy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Munaf Patel...shocking! From 140+ to a 125 kph trundler. Another Ian Fraser "convert", I guess. Link to comment
Parth Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread Where have I coated anything Princy? Anyhow, how likely is this scenario: http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2001-02/IND_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/IND_RSA_T1_03-07NOV2001.html Not very likley as both teams are not bating as quickley. (I HOPE!) Link to comment
Parth Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread A mixed day with most of the honours going to South Africa, who took two out of three sessions. India blew away a golden chance to rack up a 500+ score and put enormous pressure on South Africa and secure a drawn series. Tendulkar and Sehwag's dismissals were the two turning points of the day. The ball which got Tendulkar was good but the Tendulkar of old would never have played it off the backfoot and let it misbehave off the pitch. He is still a distance away from his best but is slowly getting back and it might be only a matter of time before these 60s become 100s. Sehwag, well what can one say!! The game was there for the taking. 400/5 and another 10 overs of sensible batting would have sealed the deal. The guy needs to do serious rethinking. Sweeping out of the rough is not a percentage shot specially when there is no attempt to roll the wrists. The tail could not wag because of a good Pollock delivery to Kumble and Zaheer Khan being a bit unlucky that Boucher removed the bails at the very instant his foot was up for a fraction of a second. Kumble was disappointing with the ball and got carried away with the rough. He looks a much better bowler bowling over the wicket to right handers. Zaheer Khan was too short. Munaf looked good towards the end and Sreesanth always looked like taking a wicket. If Kumble and Zaheer Khan pull up their socks in the first session tomorrow and India take 3 wickets before lunch, India are very much in the game. Any lead more than 50 is going to be handy. India really need to perform well on day 3 otherwise this Test Match is lost Link to comment
veer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread ohhhhh boy... pollock indicates day 3 is the best day to bat on.. :chin: "You'd expect that day three is best for batting, and you'd expect the pitch to wear on days four and five. If we can build up a big score tomorrow, we can use the wear and tear on days four and five. It only needs two or three balls to misbehave to get you wickets." Link to comment
Parth Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Day 2 Post Match Discussion Thread ohhhhh boy... pollock indicates day 3 is the best day to bat on.. :chin: "You'd expect that day three is best for batting, and you'd expect the pitch to wear on days four and five. If we can build up a big score tomorrow, we can use the wear and tear on days four and five. It only needs two or three balls to misbehave to get you wickets." When did u hear that Pollock said day 3 is best to bat on Link to comment
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