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Marsh is stumped by Boucher giving Botha a wicket in his first over. Marsh went for the sweep but dragged his back foot out and Boucher had the bails off in a flash.

Marsh is gone for 43 and it's 2/149. Ponting 20 from 16, Mike Hussey 2 from 3.
 
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Jolldo87;314874 said:
We've got to give these guys a go.

If South Africa had taken this cautious attitude Duminy never would have played.

You have to take risks to get the rewards.
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Duminy has been dominating South African domestic cricket for 3 years now and has a tremendous first class average. Putting Duminy in the side was never a gambe as he obviously had the talent to suceed where as Heal's inclusion would be a gamble that is the difference.
 
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Mike Hussey runs himself out, ball was played towards de Villiers at backward point who then retured a sharp, flat throw to Boucher who whipped the bails off and Hussey was nowhere near getting back.

3/168 in the 28th over. David Hussey is in now. Australia would want to keep the wickets to a minimum for the next few overs with only Haddin and Hopes to come with the bat then it's the bowlers.
 
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well done to South Africa played good cricket. Especially when Botha and Duminy pegged the Australian's back after a very good start thanks to the top 3.

Australia should be dissapointed about their fielding and I am glad Mitchel Johnson was given some stick especially after certain people thought he was some kind of bowling god. :p

And all the 4-1 Australia predictions are gone out the window now and my two which was my heart saying South Africa 3-2 but my mind sayin Australia 3-2 are the most likely results at this stage.

What a series so far and I am looking forward for South Africa to ruin every one's Australia day. :p
 
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Another rubbish effort from Australia. The middle order has been terrible, giving the side absolutely nothing at the moment and it's putting a fair amount of pressure on Hopes and the tail. After the top two or three bats we have nothing at the moment, The Husseys appear to have a minimal amount of form, Haddin has done very little as did White when he was there.

It shows just how crucial Michael Clarke is to the Australian side, he would be jumping at the chance to play as he knows he's in good form and is very capable of scoring runs in this format. Clarke holds the side together and his batting has been sorely missed. They've got to bring in another player to help solidify the middle order, Marcus North would be the perfect player to add to the side, it would at least give the team some stability as well as someone who can play a few shots to counter-attack.

Didn't see the bowling tonight but it looks like it was crap with the exception of Bracken who is our only good bowler at this point. Johnson's return was ordinary, Tait was all over the shop and Hauritz bowled four and twenty's. At least Hopes was able to stem the tide somewhat.

Fielding looks to be what really hurt too. Can't afford to drop catches at this level, especially numerous opportunities. Tait might find himself out for the next game with Hilfenhaus maybe coming back in. Australia seemed to do a lot better without a specialist spinner which is a little surprising. I'm surprised David Hussey wasn't thrown the ball when the others were taking a bit of damage.

grapedo;315248 said:
Duminy has been dominating South African domestic cricket for 3 years now and has a tremendous first class average. Putting Duminy in the side was never a gambe as he obviously had the talent to suceed where as Heal's inclusion would be a gamble that is the difference.
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I can guarantee Heal wouldn't have bowled the garbage that looked to be served up tonight. Heal is a solid one-day bowler who is getting better with every season he plays. His average of about 25 this season is one of the best in the competition and is definitely one of the best in terms of domestic spinners. I'd even go for Xavier Doherty also who also looks promising.

I've never rated Hauritz and tonight looks like he had a poor game. Considering he is a specialist one-day player and plays at the SCG often, you'd think he would have bowled better than he did tonight.
 
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Ljp86;315293 said:
I can guarantee Heal wouldn't have bowled the garbage that looked to be served up tonight. Heal is a solid one-day bowler who is getting better with every season he plays. His average of about 25 this season is one of the best in the competition and is definitely one of the best in terms of domestic spinners. I'd even go for Xavier Doherty also who also looks promising.
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I understand that but the inclusion of Heal in the Australian side is a bigger risk than Duminy in the test side. I was saying that it was not a good comparison.

Panesar in the England side or something along the lines would have been a more valid comparison.
 
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Disgraceful from Steyn. Clearly kicked the stumps over.

He would have know it. Very, very dishonest.
 
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grapedo;315542 said:
Don't be so down it takes a true champion too pull himslef up from the lows.

Anyway even if they do lose defeat is character building.
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That's what Collingwood said when they lost two grand finals in a row.
 
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grapedo;315539 said:
The pressure is now very much on Johnson. I wouldn't be that much of a defeatist though.
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If i tip an Australian win you'll just bag me if we lose so i've gone for the other approach. :)
 
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And Morkel has won it for SA yet again.

Another close-ish game.

Well done to the SAffers.

Disappointing fielding by Australia.
 
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Jolldo87;315561 said:
If i tip an Australian win you'll just bag me if we lose so i've gone for the other approach. :)
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Haha :D

But then you can't bag me out becuase I will just say that you thought south Africa would win too.
 
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Jolldo87;314874 said:
We've got to give these guys a go.

If South Africa had taken this cautious attitude Duminy never would have played.

You have to take risks to get the rewards.
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Duminy has been dominating South African domestic cricket for 3 years now and has a tremendous first class average. Putting Duminy in the side was never a gambe as he obviously had the talent to suceed where as Heal's inclusion would be a gamble that is the difference.
 
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breeno;315558 said:
That's what Collingwood said when they lost two grand finals in a row.
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Not a big fan of Aussie rules but they won a premiership recently didn't they ? or they came close any way.
 
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well done to South Africa played good cricket. Especially when Botha and Duminy pegged the Australian's back after a very good start thanks to the top 3.

Australia should be dissapointed about their fielding and I am glad Mitchel Johnson was given some stick especially after certain people thought he was some kind of bowling god. :p

And all the 4-1 Australia predictions are gone out the window now and my two which was my heart saying South Africa 3-2 but my mind sayin Australia 3-2 are the most likely results at this stage.

What a series so far and I am looking forward for South Africa to ruin every one's Australia day. :p
 
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grapedo;315589 said:
Haha :D

But then you can't bag me out becuase I will just say that you thought south Africa would win too.
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I wouldn't bag you anyway. There's no need for it. :)

grapedo;315590 said:
Not a big fan of Aussie rules but they won a premiership recently didn't they ? or they came close any way.
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Haven't won in 50 years. As Breeno said they lost two Grand Finals in a row.
 
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