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O/T South Africa chase down record total

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Sooperhoop, Dec 22, 2013.

  1. Sooperhoop

    Sooperhoop Well-Known Member

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    Those who've looked at the disappointing Ashes series should take a look at the South Africa v India test match on SS3. The two best teams in world cricket have served up a cracker with South Africa chasing a world record 458 to win currently 85 short in the final session.

    I think the South Africans would beat either England or the Aussies hands-down, we've a long way to go to be anywhere near them at present...
     
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    rangercol Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you, except that we won in India! Just shows how quickly and how far we have fallen imo. Cook needs to shoulder a lot of the blame for being such a weak, timid Captain.

    Thanks for the heads up.............I'll take a look.
     
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    Sooperhoop Well-Known Member

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    Really bubbling up now, South Africa looked like they were cruising home but India have stormed back with two wickets and some great bowling. Test cricket at it's very best...
     
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    Loving it........thanks again for the heads up mate.
     
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    Bloody hell................I think SA are going to do it!!
     
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    They deserve it, paced themselves perfectly, India need a wicket quickly...
     
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    What a runout! In the balance again...
     
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    Still think SA are favourites..........but one more wicket and it could all change.
     
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    Changed my mind..........I don't think SA will do it...........maybe!!
     
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    What a time to get a maiden, clever bowling by India...
     
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    Bloody hell, I don't believe it. SA have settled for the draw when so close to making history. I'd be furious if I were in the crowd!!
     
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    They've settled for a draw...
     
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    Sounds like the crowd are not too happy...
     
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    Can't blame them. It's not like it's the last deciding test or anything. Surely they should have gone for it? Mind you, bloody Cook wouldn't have!!
     
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    Once du Plessis was run out the tail were exposed. Ironic that the last ball went for six! An annoying end to a great match...
     
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