RSA vs NZ, 1st Test, Durban
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<p>Thats it, all over, SA all out for 263.</p>
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<p>Now we get to bat in overcast swinging conditions. </p>
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<p>Will watch Guptil and Latham's cheap dismissal with calmness because its inevitable. Will then watch Kane and Rosco like this.</p>
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<p>Dale Steyn is a sensational bowler. I could watch him all day, just magic what he does with the ball. </p>
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<p>It also helps that he is the identical twin of Gary Oldman in the Fifth Element :)</p>
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<p><img src="http://s.ndtvimg.com/images/content/2015/nov/806/dale-steyn-0411.jpg?downsize=764:573&output-quality=80&output-format=jpg" alt="dale-steyn-0411.jpg?downsize=764:573&out"></p>
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Looks like NZ might have had a little bit of luck. Was sunny all day yesterday but the outfield didn't drain well after the rain so no play.<br><br>
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<p>I hope we can get through the first 12-14 overs - RSA change bowlers may not have the conmtrol of Steyn/Philanderer</p>
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<p>Yeah, Rabada is a complete hack, worst kind of quota. Who knows maybe one day he will grow into a decent journeyman. - <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/550215.html'>http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/550215.html</a></p> -
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<p>Still reckon it will be hard work for our batsmen.</p>
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<p>No real chance for extended hours of play I hear as sun sets pretty early this time of year.</p>
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<p>Not sure why they are playing this game in Durban tbh. At the best of times the crowds are terrible and light is a problem. They should be playing this game in Bloemfontein or Kimberley, no chance of rain this time of year and the crowds can't possibly be worse.</p> -
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<p>Yeah, Rabada is a complete hack, worst kind of quota. Who knows maybe one day he will grow into a decent journeyman. - <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/550215.html'>http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/550215.html</a></p>
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<p>Er WTF did I even remotely denigrate the guy...? Get off your high fucking precious unicorn - would you like a pact with that as well? All I intimated at worst is that rabada may not have the same control that we have seen over a number of years from both the veteran leaders of the bowling attack. Young fast bowlers rarely have the same degree of consistent control that guys with 30+ tests and well over 100 wickets do</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Don Frye" data-cid="608164" data-time="1471877991">
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<p>Well because of this ludicrous two test series played during winter, we now have the opportunity to pull out all the stops for five days and knick a test series in South Africa.<br><br>
Go get em lads.</p>
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<p>Ha ha, that would be awesome. Serve the bloody administrators right if you ask me.</p>
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<p>So far looks promising I think. If our batters can get there, </p>
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<p>On the Gary-Dale mashup, I'll just leave this here:</p>
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