Fourth Test, SA v England. Centurion, Jan 22-26

[Arthur Crabtree]

SA don't want to give themselves too long to bowl do they? With only three bowlers. If they were still bowling after a day, they could be in big trouble.

Pleased to see Hash back scoring runs.

[Aidan11]

This is not going as I'd hoped.

[Gingerfinch]

At least they're not scoring quick runs.

[Arthur Crabtree]

I see Hamish is top run scorer in the series now. About 25 ahead of Stokes, though the fiery, New Zealand born all rounder has another knock to catch up.

[backfootpunch]

I see Hamish is top run scorer in the series now. About 25 ahead of Stokes, though the fiery, New Zealand born all rounder has another knock to catch up.

i think the england keeper and slips had a bet on him finishing top scorer in this series

[Arthur Crabtree]

He's profited a lot by lives against England over the years.

Becoming a breakthough series for Bavuma.

[Arthur Crabtree]

300 lead up. I suppose once SA get beyond a point, they will be able to afford to put part timers on to rest their main bowlers. Possibility of storms tomorrow.

[dan08]

Difficult to see anything other than a draw.

[Aidan11]

Thought SA might have been a bit more positive.

[backfootpunch]

Thought SA might have been a bit more positive.

especially for a team that has already lost the series

they should slog for a few overs, get to 350 and declare

350 on an up and down wicket is a very very tough chase

all they are doing is bringing the draw into play

[Arthur Crabtree]

Mo not looking too threatening.

Maybe SA will have a bit of a dart after tea and give themselves an hour tonight. If they have to bowl part timers with Abbott out, they need a bit extra in the bank. 3-0 would be pretty horrendous for them. Maybe look for 380. Doesn't look straightforward to get on with it either, but that works both ways.

[dan08]

Thought SA might have been a bit more positive.

especially for a team that has already lost the series

they should slog for a few overs, get to 350 and declare

350 on an up and down wicket is a very very tough chase

all they are doing is bringing the draw into play

They've only got 3 bowlers though and Rabada was shattered yesterday.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Probably lack confidence too, as Athers is saying.

[backfootpunch]

Thought SA might have been a bit more positive.

especially for a team that has already lost the series

they should slog for a few overs, get to 350 and declare

350 on an up and down wicket is a very very tough chase

all they are doing is bringing the draw into play

They've only got 3 bowlers though and Rabada was shattered yesterday.

kyle abbott has said he will be ok to bowl

thats what the south african commentators are saying anyway

[Aidan11]

Amla might open up when he gets to three figures.


I doubt it though.