South Africa make history with 2-0 series lead
Posted by Jayvan on December 31, 2008
South African Cricket will be celebrating for the next month after having won the second test giving the touring side an unassailable lead in the three test series against Australia. In the last days play, the South African’s never looked like getting the low run chase jitters that often plague teams and why should they having chased down 5 second innings totals of less then 200 this year.
The Australian bowlers, never looked close to taking a wicket and the team was definately without any luck. Brett Lee bowling McKenzie with a no ball and Matthew Hayden dropping a rare catch in at first slip.
The only real reflection I have of this game is that, whilst Australia has come back to the pack, South Africa has definately bridged the gap. Batsmen like, Duminy, Smith, De Villiers and bowlers such as Steyn and Ntini will be world champions for the next 5 or so years. Whilst Australia, have Hussey, Ponting, Clarke in the batting department and bowlers such as Johnson.
Stay tuned for more discussion about the teams and there performances over the last couple of tests, plus a bonus Ashes selection article outlining my thoughts for this years tour of England.
