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Steyn is a very good bowler. And Clarke's innings is a very important one for the team and it was good to see him score an innings like that (not out, mind you) when the team requires one to stand up.

The Australian bowlers will have some work to do if we're to win this Test.

Agree. i have only heard the days wrap on a couple of radio stations. The pitch seemed lively early. Great knock by Pup. I also thought of the Hughes knock against the Windies.

If the planets line then Mitch Johnson could bowl hand grenades but we do know that he could easily bomb. Fascinating

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    If the planets line then Mitch Johnson could bowl hand grenades but we do know that he could easily bomb. Fascinating

    My memory is a little cloudy right now, but he has bowled well there in the past, has he not ?

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    He had an outstanding series last time in South Africa with some truly brutal spells of bowling that were the equal of Steyn on occassions. Also hit a century on the tour. Has largely disappointed since.

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    For those without foxtel the Test is on ABC Grandstand radio .

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    What a great innings by Clarke.

    Not only did he score 150, but he did it quickly too.

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    Great knock by Clarke. Listening to the commentary that 284 is not a bad position given the toss.

    Johnson 2 overs for 14......tick tick bomb! Early days but I hope he finds his mojo in his next spell.

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    Gee that's a bonus wicket - Amla out - beauty !

    If we can restrict them to 300 - 320 we're right in this .

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    2 reviews in 5 balls both outs for Watson. Kallis out is huge.

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    Watto !! How good is this ? 4 fa 74 !

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    Watto !! How good is this ? 4 fa 74 !

    6/77 ! Watson on fire and now Harris joins in for an important lbw on De Villiers out for just 8 runs. What looked worrying at lunch with the wicket, good bowling is just what the doctor ordered for Australia !

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    6/77 ! Watson on fire and now Harris joins in for an important lbw on De Villiers out for just 8 runs. What looked worrying at lunch with the wicket, good bowling is just what the doctor ordered for Australia !

    We're well on top now - The Aussies look focused and Watson is bowling really well .

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    Everything is going our way - enjoying this !

    What did I say ? 300 - 320 ! What was I thinking ?

    8 - 83

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    How good is this!!

    It's been amazing to watch this unfold - Aussies look a different team to last summer's ashes series .

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    It's been amazing to watch this unfold - Aussies look a different team to last summer's ashes series .

    Watson bowling stump to stump and consistently, has paid dividends. MJ could do well to take a leaf out of Watson's book.

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    96 and out. Sth Africa's second lowest score since re-admission.

    Aussies lead on first innings by 188 . Inside an hour Sth Africa lost 9 wickets !

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    Wrong lead

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    Watson bowling stump to stump and consistently, has paid dividends. MJ could do well to take a leaf out of Watson's book.

    Yeah good point H T re Johnno

    All out - 96 ! Remarkable .

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    South Africa 96 Pup 151

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    My worst nightmare.

    We had visitors tonight - the type who hang around, well and truly overstay their welcome and aren't the least bit interested in the cricket.

    Arrived just after Clark was last man out in Australia's first innings and left when the second dig was about to start.

    I didn't even tape the SA innings.

    Damn.

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    This would be a handy time for Phil Hughes to dig in at the crease today.

    edit: As I hit the post button, they dropped him in slips. I think I'll stop mozzing him now !

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