BeautifulGame Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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
I6MTW Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 It rained during the beginning of day 5 in Sydney. Reduced out chances for sure.
Ram Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 some reason we fail to cross the line and win. either its ours bowlers or batsmen.
BeautifulGame Posted December 30, 2013 Author Posted December 30, 2013 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
Tailender Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 jo'burg wasn't an escape for South Africa... it was a really really lucky escape for India
cricketpitch Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 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 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Using the same logic you cannot say India is lucky :winky: Have to agree :headshake: Full credit to Rahane for those run outs.
vamos_rafa Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 We were cheated by ****nor in Sydney. Parthivpatel had a role to play as well.
vamos_rafa Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 That pic is not from the Sydeny test bro. Unless you are trying to bring Bucknor into the picture.
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