Australia
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South Africa
| 1/15 South Africa trail Australia by 371 runs with 9 wickets remaining |
| 1/0 (3.0) | *Cummins | O: 7.0 | Erwee* | 7 (21) |
| 0/13 (4.0) | Starc | RR:1.84 | de Bruyn | 6 (18) |
| c. Carey b. Cummins |  | 1.3 1/0 |  | Elgar 0(3) |
| First Innings: Australia | 8/575 d. | RR: 3.40 | O: 145.0 |
| First Innings: South Africa | 189 all out | RR: 2.38 | O: 68.4 |
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| First Innings: South Africa | 189 all out | RR: 2.38 | O: 68.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D. Elgar* run out (Labuschagne) | 26 | 68 | 2 | 0 | 38.24 |
S.J. Erwee c. Khawaja b. Boland | 18 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 58.06 |
T.B. de Bruyn c. Carey b. Green | 12 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 38.71 |
T. Bavuma c. Carey b. Starc | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
K. Zondo c. Labuschagne b. Starc | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 |
K. Verreynne+ c. Smith b. Green | 52 | 99 | 3 | 0 | 52.53 |
M. Jansen c. Carey b. Green | 59 | 136 | 10 | 0 | 43.38 |
K.A. Maharaj c. Cummins b. Lyon | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
K.S. Rabada b. Green | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
A. Nortje not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
L. Ngidi b. Green | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Extras (b 3, lb 3, w 0, nb 1) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 189 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Starc | 13.0 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 3.00 |
| P.J. Cummins | 14.0 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 2.14 |
| S.M. Boland | 14.0 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 2.43 |
| N.M. Lyon | 17.0 | 3 | 53 | 1 | 3.12 |
| C.D. Green | 10.4 | 3 | 27 | 5 | 2.53 |
| First Innings: Australia | 8/575 d. | RR: 3.40 | O: 145.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.A. Warner b. Nortje | 200 | 255 | 16 | 2 | 78.43 |
U.T. Khawaja c. Verreynne b. Rabada | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
M. Labuschagne run out (Maharaj) | 14 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
S.P.D. Smith c. de Bruyn b. Nortje | 85 | 161 | 9 | 1 | 52.80 |
T.M. Head b. Nortje | 51 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 92.73 |
C.D. Green not out | 51 | 177 | 5 | 0 | 28.81 |
A.T. Carey+ c+b. Jansen | 111 | 149 | 13 | 0 | 74.50 |
P.J. Cummins* c. Verreynne b. Rabada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
N.M. Lyon c. Zondo b. Ngidi | 25 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 147.06 |
M.A. Starc not out | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
S.M. Boland | |||||
Extras (b 5, lb 12, w 1, nb 5) | 23 | ||||
| Total | 575 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.S. Rabada | 28.0 | 1 | 144 | 2 | 5.14 |
| L. Ngidi | 22.1 | 2 | 98 | 1 | 4.42 |
| M. Jansen | 28.0 | 1 | 89 | 1 | 3.18 |
| A. Nortje | 25.0 | 1 | 92 | 3 | 3.68 |
| K.A. Maharaj | 41.5 | 3 | 135 | 0 | 3.23 |
| Second Innings: South Africa | 1/15 | RR: 1.84 | O: 7.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S.J. Erwee not out | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
D. Elgar* c. Carey b. Cummins | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
T.B. de Bruyn not out | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
T. Bavuma | |||||
K. Zondo | |||||
K. Verreynne+ | |||||
M. Jansen | |||||
K.A. Maharaj | |||||
K.S. Rabada | |||||
A. Nortje | |||||
L. Ngidi | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 0, nb 0) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 15 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Starc | 4.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3.25 |
| P.J. Cummins | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
The second Test between Australia and South Africa continues with the Aussies in a commanding position after two days’ play. Join The Roar for live coverage of day 3 from 10:30am (AEDT).
South Africa’s brittle top order crumbled once again on the first day, with the Proteas only reaching a modest total of 189 thanks to a determined partnership between wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and all-rounder Marco Jansen, who notched his maiden test half-century.
In reply, Australia reached 3/386 at the close of day 2, on a surface that offered progressively less for South Africa’s pace attack as the day wore on.
David Warner scored a much-needed century, and then made it a double, passing 8000 Test runs in the process before retiring hurt with cramp. Steve Smith chipped in with a determined 85 and Travis Head got a start, with Australia building a lead of 197 by stumps.
What intrigue remains in this test largely concerns how Australia will attempt to set up victory and the timing of a declaration later today.
Individual contributions will also be of interest. Can Mitchell Starc make any kind of contribution with his injured finger? Can Travis Head continue his sparkling form? Can Cameron Green resume after his own finger injury? Can Alex Carey spend some time in the middle and cash in against a demoralised Proteas’ attack? Can the South African top order stand up and put at least some pressure on Australia’s bowlers?
Prediction
Barring a miracle from South Africa or a dramatic turn in the weather, Australia will win the Test match. It’s just a matter of how long the Proteas can drag it out and whether they can make Australia bat again.
On a slow surface and against the tired South African seamers, Australia should bat on, build a big lead of around 450 runs and declare at or shortly after tea. The Proteas openers will dig in on a mostly placid pitch, and against a diminished Aussie attack, make it to stumps.
Game information
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
First ball: 10:30am (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket, Seven Network
Streaming: Foxtel Go, Kayo Sports
Betting: Australia $1.05, draw $14, South Africa $61 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Australia
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
South Africa
Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Theunis de Bruyn, Temba Bavuma, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.
DaveJ
Roar Rookie
Exactly. Happens all the time.
DaveJ
Roar Rookie
What didn’t I like? - there was nothing on hotspot. So significant doubt. And any old sound can cause a spike.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
That naughty Cummins. I knew he was up to something
nics
Roar Rookie
The mere statement that evidence exists means nothing. Until you show your evidence it remains a bare assertion with no weight or merit. Do you need help with copy and paste? There are websites that can teach you that. Go on – my post history is open for all to see.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Kallis was different to the players you have mentioned. He may not have had a devastating strike rate but he contributed to SA making decent scores which gave their bowling attack something to bowl to. Plus he was a very good slips fieldsman and pace bowler. To be able to average 55 over 166 tests from 1995 to 2013 against some pretty handy attacks speaks volumes. Averaged 48 against Australia in Australia against Warne and McGrath etc
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yep.
nics
Roar Rookie
Have I? Got any evidence for that? Thought not.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Oh, you have been deriding Green. Backtracking now.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Fancy getting so upset by a term you obviously misunderstand. I refer to how Kallis played his innings. More Boycott than Ponting.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Cummins will deprive Green of a century by declaring.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Obviously, they can't make an abstract quality artificially.
nics
Roar Rookie
Noone is deriding Green here Don. We are merely noting your definition of Kallis as a plodder given his strike rate is remarkably similar to Green’s. Stick to the point. Your arguments tend to wither when facts enter the debate. Do we want to go through your claim that Green took 5 wickets starting with a 19-over “old” ball again? Or how about “Nat Fyfe has the body of a 29 year-old because he’s not played football for effectively 2 years due to injury?”
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Or, look at their career comparisons after 18 tests. You won't do that because your argument dies.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yeh...and still not as good as Green. Don't expect Green to be ranked up there before his career has begun. If they rank them all after 18 tests, Green is the best ever.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Can’t say I am. A really ugly action.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
He scores when he is on strike. There is no need for him to be on strike every ball. Australia doesn't need runs.
Redcap
Roar Guru
No worries, mate. Have a good call tomorrow.
Lukestar
Roar Rookie
Thanks David and roarers. Let's do it again tomorrow.
Micko
Roar Rookie
*Snakes and spider-cam. :stoked:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Thanks for the call David. See you all tomorrow everyone. Good day for the Aussies once again. Weather looks better for the next few days. Even with a bowler short, we should see the Aussies get the job done