India Tour of South Africa - 2018

[Shivraj]

The match referee has had a word with both team managements and the play is scheduled to start on time on Day 4. Here's the official statement from ICC on their Twitter account: "The on-field umpires, in consultation with the match referee, and after speaking with both the captains and groundsmen, have decided that the Johannesburg Test will resume on time on Saturday. The on-field umpires will continue to monitor the pitch, and consult the match referee should the pitch deteriorate further. The welfare of the players is paramount and two of the most experienced match officials are in charge of the game and will take appropriate decisions. Play on Friday was suspended shortly before scheduled close because the on-field umpires wanted to consult the match referee regarding the condition of the pitch."

 

[Endgame]

Gone are the days when Indian team used to play 2nd fiddle, Indian team is here to show the world that they deserve the No. 1 test ranking. They might fail someday it doesn't mean they are bad team. Mistakes do happen they are here to fight and win.

 

[Sai Jai]

Day 4: Start delayed due to wet outfield -

South Africa need 224 runs

 

[Endgame]

India leaking runs.
Bad bowling by Shami & Bumrah (wide) with Parthiv's limited keeping technique.

 

[Endgame]

There seems to be no demons in the pitch now, or is it the bowlers not able to deliver good.

 

[id_866]

Why

Sa have home team advantage.They have good players to backup.The target is not tough.if india plays in india, we will try to get target of over 350.Similar for sa now

 

[id_866]

Gone are the days when Indian team used to play 2nd fiddle, Indian team is here to show the world that they deserve the No. 1 test ranking. They might fail someday it doesn't mean they are bad team. Mistakes do happen they are here to fight and win.

U r ardent cricket fan.The players in field who doesn't have will power like u.if they had they would have won any one of last 2 test matches.

 

[id_866]

I feel in the end of the year india will be 3rd or 4th in test rankings.india won most of the series that played in india.

 

[Sai Jai]

https://twitter.com/x/status/957194270741540869

Source

 

[Endgame]

India in a very familiar situation, not able to pick wickets in 4th Innings.
SA batsmen were helped heavily by the groundsmen. The pitch totally changed its characters overnight.