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A massive breakthrough for South Africa!

Steven Smith falls for just 3 after playing a needless pull shot, with Matthew Breetzke holding on after a juggling effort at midwicket.
That's the seventh time Rabada has dismissed Smith in international cricket! AUS - 229/6 (83)


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And I almost forgot Marnus from last night
Terrible shot to play at that stage of the game
He and Smith arguably our most experienced Test batsmen getting out to low percentage shots
Take a good look and lesson from Boland ....the No 10 batsmen
 
tiger_one said:
A massive breakthrough for South Africa!

Steven Smith falls for just 3 after playing a needless pull shot, with Matthew Breetzke holding on after a juggling effort at midwicket.
That's the seventh time Rabada has dismissed Smith in international cricket! AUS - 229/6 (83)


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Like a pull / hook shot would be the hardest shot to play with an injured neck
Just complete stupidity
 
Wiaan Mulder strikes again, bowling Pat Cummins with another sharp nip-backer!
Australia are eight down, and South Africa are now just two wickets away from an innings victory to level the series.
AUS - 262/8 (97)



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Got to be frustrating for Boland. Takes 5 wickets, bats for 166 balls work his arse off, has to watch several batsmen get out to dopey attacking shots. And now with the lights coming on and 36 behind, Starc plays a stupid hoik and gets bowled. Boland’s heroics could have earnt a draw if others showed his diligence and determination. Instead we’re going to lose by an innings. Zero fight some of these guys. World class when it’s rolling their way but no grit under pressure.
 
A poor loss by an innings+ and only a short turnaround to the deciding test.It is probably too late for the selectors to rectify their mistakes for this tour but surely a massive kick in the rear is coming both to the players and selectors with hopefully changes to BOTH.
This is nowhere near good enough.
 
Yossarian said:
Got to be frustrating for Boland. Takes 5 wickets, bats for 166 balls work his arse off, has to watch several batsmen get out to dopey attacking shots. And now with the lights coming on and 36 behind, Starc plays a stupid hoik and gets bowled. Boland’s heroics could have earnt a draw if others showed his diligence and determination. Instead we’re going to lose by an innings. Zero fight some of these guys. World class when it’s rolling their way but no grit under pressure.
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Some would call that a flat track bully
 
jadtiger said:
A poor loss by an innings+ and only a short turnaround to the deciding test.It is probably too late for the selectors to rectify their mistakes for this tour but surely a massive kick in the rear is coming both to the players and selectors with hopefully changes to BOTH.
This is nowhere near good enough.
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You’re not expecting Marnus to ever be dropped are you?
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Some would call that a flat track bully
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No I'd call that a byproduct of ADD cricket.

Every country that plays Tests seems to suffer these stupid moments now where players throw their wickets away trying to manufacture runs that aren't required. I don't think it's possible for Test players to play T20 where it is impulsive and then completely change their mindset in red ball. T20 has ruined English Test cricket, and it's on it's way to doing us in too if it hasn't already done so.
 
Yossarian said:
Got to be frustrating for Boland. Takes 5 wickets, bats for 166 balls work his arse off, has to watch several batsmen get out to dopey attacking shots. And now with the lights coming on and 36 behind, Starc plays a stupid hoik and gets bowled. Boland’s heroics could have earnt a draw if others showed his diligence and determination. Instead we’re going to lose by an innings. Zero fight some of these guys. World class when it’s rolling their way but no grit under pressure.
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Fill the team with bowlers. They seem to play every ball on it's merit and treat those bowling to them with respect.
 
It was a Test to forget for Australia, with South Africa exposing some serious batting concerns in a crushing defeat.


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Overnight, South Africa Stun Australia!
WTC Table Gets a Major Shake-Up!

Latest WTC 2025–27 Standings

Australia – 12 Matches | 9 Wins | 3 Losses
New Zealand – 6 Matches | 4 Wins | 1 Loss | 1 Draw
South Africa – 6 Matches | 4 Wins | 2 Losses
Bangladesh – 6 Matches | 3 Wins | 2 Losses | 1 Draw
India – 11 Matches | 5 Wins | 4 Losses | 2 Draws

Australia remain on top despite the defeat.
South Africa strengthen their WTC campaign with a crucial win and India stay in the race and remain within striking distance of the top four.



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South Africa's greatest comeback wins in test cricket have come against Australia.

Sydney (1994), Durban (2002), Perth (2008, 2016), Melbourne (2008), Cape Town (2011), London (2025), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha (2026).

8 magical Proteas comeback wins
 
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