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Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, 2nd test match, ZIM bowled superbly in first half picked 4 wickets within 100 runs. But after that De Silva and Tharanga made 100+ runs parternership, Now SL 290/5. Tharanga scored not out 100 runs. Well, deserve century. And tomorrow rest of batsman play superb means SL may score 400+ runs in this innings.
South Africa is in strong position it seems tomorrow in early it would get succeed to pick some wickets. Australia already lost 4 wickets so that it will be much hard for it to survive on day 5 to save this match.
Australia is in deep trouble now, and The Rabada strikes put SA in control. He took 2 back to back wickets and made AUS in trouble. AUS still need 370 runs to win this match, and They have 6 wickets in hand. I think tomorrow if they play for the win they may lose this game. Better they should play for Draw. Let's see how AUS batsman will play tomorrow.
South Africa is in strong position it seems tomorrow in early it would get succeed to pick some wickets. Australia already lost 4 wickets so that it will be much hard for it to survive on day 5 to save this match.
Australian players have many times showed great resistance where they turned impossible into possible by becoming solid obstacle in the way of many teams. I am not taking it as extra powered but cricket with fresh energy these players can do anything. South Africa has 70% control on the game but not fully yet. Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe we know how that will go ahead.
Khawaja should bat for a longer time if Australia had to draw this match which is highly unlikely to happen, Rabada has picked three wickets and he along with Philander has to share the bowling most of the time since Steyn is injured
Australian players have many times showed great resistance where they turned impossible into possible by becoming solid obstacle in the way of many teams. I am not taking it as extra powered but cricket with fresh energy these players can do anything. South Africa has 70% control on the game but not fully yet. Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe we know how that will go ahead.
Usman Khawaja and Marsh's partnership can make miracles and change the destiny of the match. Khawaja has proved his skilled in past as well. As long as one of these is on the pitch I don't say match is over for Australia. South Africa is also aware of this as the real opposition will be by these two. I am curious how these two handle the rest of the match tomorrow , the last day.
This is the last recognized pair for Australia. Nobody will give them a chance of wining/saving the test match. If South Africa can get 4 top order batsmen out in a couple of sessions on the fourth day, they will be able to take the wickets of lower order batsmen on the final day.
There is no possibility of rain also.
Usman Khawaja and Marsh's partnership can make miracles and change the destiny of the match. Khawaja has proved his skilled in past as well. As long as one of these is on the pitch I don't say match is over for Australia. South Africa is also aware of this as the real opposition will be by these two. I am curious how these two handle the rest of the match tomorrow , the last day.
This is the last recognized pair for Australia. Nobody will give them a chance of wining/saving the test match. If South Africa can get 4 top order batsmen out in a couple of sessions on the fourth day, they will be able to take the wickets of lower order batsmen on the final day.
There is no possibility of rain also.
Usman Khawaja and Marsh's partnership can make miracles and change the destiny of the match. Khawaja has proved his skilled in past as well. As long as one of these is on the pitch I don't say match is over for Australia. South Africa is also aware of this as the real opposition will be by these two. I am curious how these two handle the rest of the match tomorrow , the last day.
4th wicket is just down for Australia at 152 runs. There is not much time till the closing of 4th day so we will see next part tomorrow. South Africa after bad start somehow managed to reach that high but Australia just failed in this match. There is a full day with 6 wickets can not be played so in few early hours match will be decided.
South Africa declared the innings for 540 for 8 having a lead of over 539 runs ,Australia already lost two wickets for 76 runs Khawaja and Smith in the crease and the have a long time to bat 
Zimbabwe will be facing Srilanka in their second test ,expect a win for srilanka
Aus vs. SA, South Africa made huge target to Aus. The time is there, but I am not sure that Aus will chase this target or not. Unnececerly Warner got out for runout. This wicket will give big effect to Aus. And now Aus 128/2. Khawaja and Smith are playing a safe game. I think if SA picks this two-wicket today they have a chance to win this match. Zimbabwe will be facing Srilanka in their second test ,expect a win for srilanka
South Africa declared the innings for 540 for 8 having a lead of over 539 runs ,Australia already lost two wickets for 76 runs Khawaja and Smith in the crease and the have a long time to bat Zimbabwe will be facing Srilanka in their second test ,expect a win for srilanka
Zimbabwe will be facing Srilanka in their second test ,expect a win for srilanka 
Australia lost 2 quick wickets to chase that huge target of 539 runs, South Africa is quite well into that innings after made its comeback with awesome batting performance, so it looking quite difficult for Australia to stay for long time on the crease to save or win this match.
Not a very good start for Australia when chasing a big total of 539 runs. Now we will see if the middle order can make some runs just like the South African middle order did. If Smith can make a big hundred and the other batsman are able to stick around and also make some runs then Australia might be in with a slim chance of winning this test match but it's going to be tough. We will get a clearer picture at the end of today's play.
Australia lost 2 quick wickets to chase that huge target of 539 runs, South Africa is quite well into that innings after made its comeback with awesome batting performance, so it looking quite difficult for Australia to stay for long time on the crease to save or win this match.
Today second test match is going start between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Even Zimbabwe is playing at home ground . Still, they got very less chance to win this test match. They simply do not have any good test batsman who can play slowly and increase partnerships. SL has a good chance to win this match.
It is to stave off these pointless matches that we should have a tier system in test cricket. Of course, these matches are good for those who want to black swan events. You might get very good odds for a Zimbabwe win.
Today second test match is going start between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Even Zimbabwe is playing at home ground . Still, they got very less chance to win this test match. They simply do not have any good test batsman who can play slowly and increase partnerships. SL has a good chance to win this match.
It is to stave off these pointless matches that we should have a tier system in test cricket. Of course, these matches are good for those who want to black swan events. You might get very good odds for a Zimbabwe win.
Today second test match is going start between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Even Zimbabwe is playing at home ground . Still, they got very less chance to win this test match. They simply do not have any good test batsman who can play slowly and increase partnerships. SL has a good chance to win this match.
It's looking like South Africa will win the 1st test match however I wouldn't count Australia out of it just yet. They need these last few wickets fast and if they can get the last few wickets out for say 40 to 60 runs then Australia is in with a shot. The pitch seems to be holding up okay but it just takes time to get in on this pitch and once a batsman is set they can go on to make a big hundred. Also remember Dale Steyn is out injured so that puts more work load on the other bowlers. Australia just need to see off the new ball and just like the South African 2 innings Australia's middle order could score runs as well so I wouldn't ride them off just let.
Y a it is true, as this ground has seen high scored chased and South Africa have lost Steyn so if Australia bowl properly and take wickets and restrict the chasing score below 450, then the fight will be very good in this test match.
South Africa having the upper hand here and they should win the match without much trouble but losing steyn for the match is a big blow to the team and the match result would be known after half days play
It's looking like South Africa will win the 1st test match however I wouldn't count Australia out of it just yet. They need these last few wickets fast and if they can get the last few wickets out for say 40 to 60 runs then Australia is in with a shot. The pitch seems to be holding up okay but it just takes time to get in on this pitch and once a batsman is set they can go on to make a big hundred. Also remember Dale Steyn is out injured so that puts more work load on the other bowlers. Australia just need to see off the new ball and just like the South African 2 innings Australia's middle order could score runs as well so I wouldn't ride them off just let.
Y a it is true, as this ground has seen high scored chased and South Africa have lost Steyn so if Australia bowl properly and take wickets and restrict the chasing score below 450, then the fight will be very good in this test match.
It's looking like South Africa will win the 1st test match however I wouldn't count Australia out of it just yet. They need these last few wickets fast and if they can get the last few wickets out for say 40 to 60 runs then Australia is in with a shot. The pitch seems to be holding up okay but it just takes time to get in on this pitch and once a batsman is set they can go on to make a big hundred. Also remember Dale Steyn is out injured so that puts more work load on the other bowlers. Australia just need to see off the new ball and just like the South African 2 innings Australia's middle order could score runs as well so I wouldn't ride them off just let.
I think SA already in the safe zone, 388 runs is the huge score to chase in 2nd innings. And still, 2 days left. If tomorrow SA batsman speeds up there batting and make 500+ runs target in the 1st session. I think SA will win this match easily. I don't have hope on AUS batsman. AUS don't have a chance to win this game, But they can try for Draw.
South africa is already in the safe zone and they are now having a good lead and since there are plenty of time left i am sure we would see a result in this match,Australia needs a performance from Khawaja and smith to draw this matchJump to: