Sydney vs Jo'Burg which was more disappointing?

[BeautifulGame]

Probably our 2 biggest chances of winning series in Aus and SA squandered in last 20 years. Which Draw was more disappointing. Sydney 2004 Jo'burg 2013

[Vijy]

Sydney for sure.

[I6MTW]

Both were equally upsetting.

[I6MTW]

It rained during the beginning of day 5 in Sydney. Reduced out chances for sure.

[Ram]

Jo’burg cannot be called as a ‘chance to win’ in Aus/SAF. Even if we had won, SAF still had a chance to come back and level the series (which they probably would have, seeing the way we played in Durban) Sydney 2004 was a genuine heart-break. We were 1-1, going into day 5 and there was a real chance to winning that series. But to be fair to the Aussies, they drew it comfortably in the end.

[Ram]

However, nothing can match the incredibly depressing 4th innings collapse in Barbados. That has to be worst near-win abroad defeat of all time.

[ThePhenomenal1]

some reason we fail to cross the line and win. either its ours bowlers or batsmen.

[BeautifulGame]

It rained during the beginning of day 5 in Sydney. Reduced out chances for sure.

It rained but that didnt result in any reduction in overs.We still had 90 overs at them on day 5

[fineleg]

[Tailender]

jo'burg wasn't an escape for South Africa... it was a really really lucky escape for India

[cricketpitch]

jo'burg wasn't an escape for South Africa... it was a really really lucky escape for India

Nope Jo'Burg was actually a lucky escape for SA. Indian bowling was not able to drive home the advantage. With a target of 458, any team should be expected to win or draw with comfort. The Indian bowling surely struggled in the second innings which helped SA to get close.

[Tailender]

Nope Jo'Burg was actually a lucky escape for SA. Indian bowling was not able to drive home the advantage. With a target of 458' date=' any team should be expected to win or draw with comfort. The Indian bowling surely struggled in the second innings which helped SA to get close.[/quote'] it's not "luck" if the team plays and doesn't allow the opposition to take off with the game. That's called skill and determination - credit should be given where it's due. Saffers showed why they are number 1.

[vvvslaxman]

it's not "luck" if the team plays and doesn't allow the opposition to take off with the game. That's called skill and determination - credit should be given where it's due. Saffers showed why they are number 1.

Using the same logic you cannot say India is lucky :winky:

[Tailender]

Using the same logic you cannot say India is lucky :winky:

Have to agree :headshake: Full credit to Rahane for those run outs.

[Gollum]

We were cheated by ****nor in Sydney.

[vamos_rafa]

We were cheated by ****nor in Sydney.

Parthivpatel had a role to play as well.

[vamos_rafa]

That pic is not from the Sydeny test bro. Unless you are trying to bring Bucknor into the picture.

[Texan]

Sydney 2004 for sure.