Sri Lanka in a lot of trouble against South Africa. They are at 98/6, with Wiaan Mulder and Anrich Nortje having picked up three wickets each.
Sri Lanka got all out for 157 from 93 for 6, thanks to short cameo by P de Silva. I was planning to bet on this match but luckily my sportsbook is not covering this series. I was expecting Sri Lanka to surprise South Africa like how they did on their last tour. But this time it seems South Africa got new talents to face any unexpected challenges.
Mulder is just 22 years old and if New Zealand or England can convince him to get a passport with them, then he is going to be such a good asset for them.
If I remember exactly, European Union and SA government are working on regulation against kolpak deals to prevent draining talents out.
BTW, is anyone going to argue, if I claim that New Zealand is having the best pace bowling lineup right now?
How about India? If Natarajan finds his form in tests as well then India may have their best ever pace attack in their history by having options like Bhuvanesh Kumar/Shami/Ishant Sharma/Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (M Siraj got the 2nd best visiting debut after Mallinga).