Proteas are looking strong in the first hour of play. Again, they won an important toss and so far, their openers doing a fine job.
Yeah. This doesn't bode well for India at all. If South Africa wins this one and the entire series, India would be forced into a position where they would have to decimate Australia in their upcoming series and that is highly unlikely.
I expected more from Bangladesh in this second test, but they are seriously underperforming. South Africa keep improving.
We would be lucky if we manage to win 1 and draw 1 match in Australia.
Our seam bowling lineup is inexperienced. Shami is not traveling due to fitness, and Siraj's form is concerning. Harshit and Seam All Rounder NKR are good but it would be their first tour. We only have 1 reliable guy Bumrah. Spin won't play a big part so spinners will be in supporting roles, that's it.
In the Batting lineup, Jaiswal looks ready but it's his first tour so fingers crossed, same for Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfraz, NKR and Jurel (If gets to play).
Kohli, Rohit and KL's form is in doubt. Pant and lower order need to up their game with the bat (Jadeja, Washi and Ashwin if they get in the playing XI). Gill did a fine job last time but number 3 is a new position for him and in Australia, it's not easy to fill Pujara's shoes.