February 15, 2013

Pakistan surprise themselves by gaining a top hand in 2nd Test

Saffers are Ajmalled in Cape Town on day 2 of 2nd Test. 5 wickets down and 199 runs short of a Pakistani total of 338. Thanks to the 2 double nelsons from YK and Asad Shafiq followed by some firework down the order, the team reached 338 from 4/33.

And now it is an uphill task for # 1 team in the world how they handle Ajmal on day 3. AB is on the crease with Elgar and that is the last "recognized" batting pair in the crease. 

The  spin is providing some turn and later in the day 3 and 4, turn shall be more prominent.  So how South Africa comes out of this situation shall tell a lot about their character. 

On the positive side even if Pak takes a lead of say 100 runs and then scores 250 odd runs taking the lead to 350+, Saffers will proudly say "HAMARE PAAS GRAEME SMITH HAI" (We have Graeme Smith) who possesses a formidable 4th innings record.

And we know Pakistan. If they made 338 in the first innings, days like 49 are not spread too far apart in their cricket history.

So the test match for sure shall take some more funny and curious turns.

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