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There was a long wait to get onto the park, but a session of highlights followed - a blinding catch, supreme bowling, and some balls flying out of the park as Bavuma tried to drag South Africa out of the Scott Boland-shaped hole.
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“Credit for them knowing the right times to pull the Boland lever. Lyon missing out is a reflection of how good Boland is, along with the prevailing conditions in modern Test cricket - not on Lyon the bowler.”
"Since World War One, nobody has taken as many wickets as Scott Boland at both a lower average and better strike rate. Quite remarkable.”
Australia pulled the Scott Boland lever and got the result they wanted. Nathan Lyon made way again. What does that mean for the next 12 months? Geoff Lemon joins Adam Collins.
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“I don’t like that it’s now a routine question whether Lyon is going to get a game. But that mostly comes down to the presence of Scotty Boland.”
Might Australia leave out their superstar spinner again?
“Wait… is that KG Rabada’s music?! The Heart Break Kid’s return to the ring has finally arrived.” (Sound up) 🎶
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Temba Bavuma not naming an XI until tomorrow due to weather forecast. Weighing spin configuration vs another all-rounder, but Rabada confirmed and “no issues” with how Nortje has pulled up. Ackerman making his debut; Breetzke also in. #SAvAUS @SEN_Cricket @1116sen @Final_Word_Pod
"How is Jack Leach no longer in the England spin mix? He's hardly diminished; quite the opposite. How can they shut the door on him as an international bowler at this stage? It doesn't add up.”
South Africa are reshuffling after the loss. Rabada surely plays, Ackerman set to open and there should be room for Breetzke too.
Full story in the latest episode of the TFW Weekly: pod.fo/e/6be5e5
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On the basis of watching Rabada bowl two overs to start the session, staggered if he isn’t playing and firing on Sunday. #SAvAUS @sen_cricket @1116sen @Final_Word_Pod
“When this grown-up Australian team gets together, contrary to how it is criticised, they’ve got a pretty good idea what they’re doing.”
“He’s usually the bass guitarist. But today he said, ‘Move aside. It’s my time to pull off the solo that steals the show.”
Josh Hazlewood, 6/49 and never better.
“The Matt Renshaw Test. You heard it here first, and now you’re hearing it everywhere! It will still be celebrated as this in 100 years time.”
It didn't come as quickly, but Australia's relentless bowling paid dividends, with Hazlewood taking 6 wickets. As ever, Markram provided stern resistance for the hosts. What happens with selection in Gqeberha? Pat Cummins hinted at shuffling the pack.
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Baz with a nugget of info on Smith in our @SEN_Cricket preview #SAvAUS
Australia are closing in on a 1-0 series lead in Durban, but can Aiden Markram and South Africa hold on for three sessions?
@collinsadam & @beastieboy07 with the latest ahead of day five.
#SAvAUS 🏏
Smith looks fit! Baz willed that result by wearing his special Smudge t-shirt. Watch him with Adam on the pod after play, whenever it is.