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 match 
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looks like the pitch has turned to be a batting wicket after the first two days,South Africa is having a lead of over 388 runs and they are now at 366 for 6 with centuries from Elgar and Duminy and they will be looking for a lead of above 450 which would be a tough task for Australia and two day left in this test,so got plenty of time to see a result.
They will want to make sure that the target is unsurmountable. I suspect they will bat aggressively for the next session or session and a half, then declare. 400 is a good enough score, 500 will be nearly impossible to chase.
looks like the pitch has turned to be a batting wicket after the first two days,South Africa is having a lead of over 388 runs and they are now at 366 for 6 with centuries from Elgar and Duminy and they will be looking for a lead of above 450 which would be a tough task for Australia and two day left in this test,so got plenty of time to see a result.
They will want to make sure that the target is unsurmountable. I suspect they will bat aggressively for the next session or session and a half, then declare. 400 is a good enough score, 500 will be nearly impossible to chase.
looks like the pitch has turned to be a batting wicket after the first two days,South Africa is having a lead of over 388 runs and they are now at 366 for 6 with centuries from Elgar and Duminy and they will be looking for a lead of above 450 which would be a tough task for Australia and two day left in this test,so got plenty of time to see a result.
They will want to make sure that the target is unsurmountable. I suspect they will bat aggressively for the next session or session and a half, then declare. 400 is a good enough score, 500 will be nearly impossible to chase.
looks like the pitch has turned to be a batting wicket after the first two days,South Africa is having a lead of over 388 runs and they are now at 366 for 6 with centuries from Elgar and Duminy and they will be looking for a lead of above 450 which would be a tough task for Australia and two day left in this test,so got plenty of time to see a result.
They will want to make sure that the target is unsurmountable. I suspect they will bat aggressively for the next session or session and a half, then declare. 400 is a good enough score, 500 will be nearly impossible to chase.
South Africa is building a very strong lead and have already reached a lead of 279 runs,Elgar and JP Duminy scored centuries and it looks like they are going to win this one.
A lot of surprises in this match. Initially, we all thought, Australia is going to win after seeing their first wicket partnership, but suddenly they collapse very badly in the first innings. Now South Africa leading by 388 runs and still four wickets are remaining in this second innings. Hope they may add another 50 to 100 runs to this total and 450+ score will be good total defend in the second innings. It looks SA got now chance to win this match.
Exactly it is the very reason why South Africa is playing this way right now. There has no support for bowlers anymore at least in 3rd day was seeming this and all wickets went down due to batsmen own wrong selection of shots. Australia has recovered odds in such situation need to be more careful before placing on any team as nothing is sure.
looks like the pitch has turned to be a batting wicket after the first two days,South Africa is having a lead of over 388 runs and they are now at 366 for 6 with centuries from Elgar and Duminy and they will be looking for a lead of above 450 which would be a tough task for Australia and two day left in this test,so got plenty of time to see a result.
South Africa with lead of 350 runs get defending position so this would be nice to achieve 400+ runs on the board, Australia is also doing nice job and now picking quick wickets so that I am hopeful it will get all-out before finish of day 3, still 14 overs left there so I will see what happen there.
It is very stable and strong position what South Africa is in now leading with 344 runs while having 6 wickets in hands. This is sudden change in 3rd innings after first 2 inning were without having any support for batsmen. Australia is in already in deep problems because another 60 runs means 400 plus runs target on this pitch is almost impossible to chase in last inning.
South Africa is building a very strong lead and have already reached a lead of 279 runs,Elgar and JP Duminy scored centuries and it looks like they are going to win this one.
I must say being an Australian and seeing Australia crumble like they did was very disappointing and it's just like what they did in Sri Lanka where they got starts and then lost too many wickets in a row. Once this happens it's very hard to come back as the mind set has changed from positive to negative now and all the momentum is with South Africa. The wicket is also starting to get some big cracks so it's going to be hard chasing a total batting last on this pitch so Australia need some quick wickets and get South Africa out for under 250 runs if they have any chance at winning this test match, if not and South Africa go on to make 250+ runs I think they will win.
South Africa also have two set batsmen at the crease. The morning's play will decide which route this test match will take. If Australia fail to take early wickets, they can forget about winning this match. Chasing even a modest score in the fourth innings won't be easy, My money will be on South Africa.
South Africa survived the first session without wicket and both the batsman played well, IF SA are able to score above 400+ then their winning chances become more high, now we have to see how SA are going to handle the rest of the day.
when ever you get high odd on SA just back it you will get good return
I must say being an Australian and seeing Australia crumble like they did was very disappointing and it's just like what they did in Sri Lanka where they got starts and then lost too many wickets in a row. Once this happens it's very hard to come back as the mind set has changed from positive to negative now and all the momentum is with South Africa. The wicket is also starting to get some big cracks so it's going to be hard chasing a total batting last on this pitch so Australia need some quick wickets and get South Africa out for under 250 runs if they have any chance at winning this test match, if not and South Africa go on to make 250+ runs I think they will win.
South Africa also have two set batsmen at the crease. The morning's play will decide which route this test match will take. If Australia fail to take early wickets, they can forget about winning this match. Chasing even a modest score in the fourth innings won't be easy, My money will be on South Africa.
South Africa survived the first session without wicket and both the batsman played well, IF SA are able to score above 400+ then their winning chances become more high, now we have to see how SA are going to handle the rest of the day.
when ever you get high odd on SA just back it you will get good return
After day 2 stumps , the odds for SA second innings runs was 1.51 and I made a huge bet since it is easily reachable if atleast one good batsmen sticks on . I am betting on SA to win this match .
I must say being an Australian and seeing Australia crumble like they did was very disappointing and it's just like what they did in Sri Lanka where they got starts and then lost too many wickets in a row. Once this happens it's very hard to come back as the mind set has changed from positive to negative now and all the momentum is with South Africa. The wicket is also starting to get some big cracks so it's going to be hard chasing a total batting last on this pitch so Australia need some quick wickets and get South Africa out for under 250 runs if they have any chance at winning this test match, if not and South Africa go on to make 250+ runs I think they will win.
South Africa also have two set batsmen at the crease. The morning's play will decide which route this test match will take. If Australia fail to take early wickets, they can forget about winning this match. Chasing even a modest score in the fourth innings won't be easy, My money will be on South Africa.
South Africa survived the first session without wicket and both the batsman played well, IF SA are able to score above 400+ then their winning chances become more high, now we have to see how SA are going to handle the rest of the day.
when ever you get high odd on SA just back it you will get good return
I must say being an Australian and seeing Australia crumble like they did was very disappointing and it's just like what they did in Sri Lanka where they got starts and then lost too many wickets in a row. Once this happens it's very hard to come back as the mind set has changed from positive to negative now and all the momentum is with South Africa. The wicket is also starting to get some big cracks so it's going to be hard chasing a total batting last on this pitch so Australia need some quick wickets and get South Africa out for under 250 runs if they have any chance at winning this test match, if not and South Africa go on to make 250+ runs I think they will win.
South Africa also have two set batsmen at the crease. The morning's play will decide which route this test match will take. If Australia fail to take early wickets, they can forget about winning this match. Chasing even a modest score in the fourth innings won't be easy, My money will be on South Africa.
I must say being an Australian and seeing Australia crumble like they did was very disappointing and it's just like what they did in Sri Lanka where they got starts and then lost too many wickets in a row. Once this happens it's very hard to come back as the mind set has changed from positive to negative now and all the momentum is with South Africa. The wicket is also starting to get some big cracks so it's going to be hard chasing a total batting last on this pitch so Australia need some quick wickets and get South Africa out for under 250 runs if they have any chance at winning this test match, if not and South Africa go on to make 250+ runs I think they will win.
South Africa will win this test match as well against Australia. Why because draw has zero percent of chance to happen. We will have a clear winner and looser so South Africa will not repeat what we all saw in early morning. Australia will not succeed to mange in 4th innings.
Incredible performance from fast bowlers and it is really a joy to watch genuine fast bowling pitches and south africa already started their second innings in the test day of the match,so there wont be a draw ,both Australia and South Africa are top level teams ,so i would be difficult to predict how this match move ,lets see how South africa is going to play in the morning,then will decide what to do
South Africa will win this test match as well against Australia. Why because draw has zero percent of chance to happen. We will have a clear winner and looser so South Africa will not repeat what we all saw in early morning. Australia will not succeed to mange in 4th innings.
In 2 days game 22 wickets as total were picked up of both sides. South Africa is in almost similar situation where yesterday Australia finished and was looking that it is going to make mountain of runs in front of South Africa but then unexpected changes happened which surprised everyone. This is kind an uncertain situation to say anything with confidence.
South Africa is on fire this day was belong to it for that awesome performance. Australia lost the control when it was very close to post very big total after losing 1st wicket on 158 runs. But this was turning point of this match which helped South Africa to get strong position there.
South Africa won the day but they lost Dale Steyn due to injury and he wont be available in this series which will be a great blow for the team,Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada have to share the work load,Amla just scored 1 run in this test which is rare and i hope he will be back in form by next test Jump to: