…by batting way too slow and far too long in the 2nd innings.
For what?
They now won’t bowl out India on the last day.
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South Africa has thrown away this Test…
Tue, Nov 25, '25 at 12:51 PM
@Da-Vincy
I think you have this wrong.
India will be hard put to survive a minimum 90 overs (more with spin heavy attack). They batted 120 in the 1st innings, now; the wicket is worse. Harmer, Majaragh, Muthi, Markram, Jansen in dem so no!
1st setting over 500 means they can only fight for a draw (psychological).
Tiring them in the field rather than the Follow-on broke them both morally and physically.
Being 1 up and setting 500 means you will win the series as not even the most realistically positive Indian response could ever win. So worse case 1nil but it will be 2!
Tue, Nov 25, '25 at 1:26 PM
Will be interesting last day, with jaiswal and rahul gone only pant remains but I dont know if they have a quality foil for him. Jadeja may contribute but it will be tough for SA to lose, a draw is enough
Tue, Nov 25, '25 at 6:01 PM
@jacksparrow
Why should they be content with a draw.
Yes, they still win the series…..BUT a win gives them more points towards making it again to the world test championship.
Wed, Nov 26, '25 at 2:11 AM
debut: Jan 12, '07
44,215 runs
@dayne
@Brerzerk
Easy win! Never in doubt. India couldn't even make it to the final session.
Wed, Nov 26, '25 at 5:55 AM
@Da-Vincy
They had lots of time available, and what did they do? They allowed their new batting line up to use the opportunity to get some valued time in the wicket.
Wed, Nov 26, '25 at 6:42 AM
Well, the Saffies were proven right with their decision to bat India out of the match. Harmer harmed the Indian's batting, he uses his wrist to deceive, it is a technique that is rarely seen with off-spinners