What a cracking opening to the India-South Africa test cricket series!!! The first day was not only truncated by the Rain gods, but also by the devils in the Indian Team's mind. What is it with fast, short, accurate seam bowling that just makes the Indian cricketers jittery. The sight of Gambhir ducking for cover, trying to evade a Morkel bouncer just drove home the point that in cricket, a difference of 15 kmph (135-150) is enough to strike fear in the hearts of the Indian batsmen. !36 all out is shameful considering the senior cricketers went to South Africa well in time to acclimatise themselves. Full marks to South Africa for making use of their strengths and putting India on the backfoot right from the word go.
Seeing South Africa bat on the second day is a visual treat. The fantastic surroundings, the sun and the easy pace of the Indian bowlers means that they are looking at a score of 500+ to bat India out of the Match. I reckon, by the end of the second day, they shall score about 350+ runs and declare by Lunch/tea of the third day to leave India a target of about 400 runs.
Well, it seems like India just started the five match series on a losing note.!! For latest updates visit ESPN for the latest updates on how Amla and Kallis are sending India on a leather hunt. Keep tuned in for more updates
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