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  Wile E. Coyote November 27, 2016 at 3:05am

  Famous last words
  Hope so but the chase on the last day or so could be challenging with an inexperienced side
  Even 150 may be difficult
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  20eel13 November 27, 2016 at 7:43am

  Wat do people think of the commentary team? Personally i dont think its anywhere near as good as it has been. I really cant stand Kevin Pietersen. The sooner he is gone the better
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    Mac5733 > 20eel13 November 27, 2016 at 8:26am

    Michael Clarke seems really happy when South Africa have got the advantage.
    he wants to convince himself that the australian team needs him.
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  Rise of an empire November 27, 2016 at 8:43am

  If De Cockhead don't make many we should be ok. As for the commentaryccan't stand Michael Clarke
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  Hamish November 27, 2016 at 8:51am

  We looked to have the first test in the bag as well.
  Nothing more summer then an Australian batting collapse.
• Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow November 27, 2016 at 8:56am

  He's been playing a bit stiff between a couple of short balls.
• Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow November 27, 2016 at 8:57am

  Is KP a part time hair dresser?
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  Ricky November 27, 2016 at 9:47am

  I love this misconception so many fans have that if Australia win this Test, suddenly they're back. 

  The fact is that the Aussies still struggle against pitches with genuine swing and seam and they still struggle with spin on the subcontinent.
  They've been thoroughly outplayed across the series and one Test match shouldn't mask the fundamental issues and flaws with the team itself and with Australian cricket in general. 

  This pitch on late Day 4/Day 5 will not be easy to bat on. Look at the turn that Lyon is getting for example. Shamsi can get a lot more, particularly bowling to the left-handers because he'll rip it into them and look to catch them on the crease.

  If the Saffas make 175-250, it's not going to be an easy chase. 

  But as said above, believing that winning this Test means that Australian cricket is on the up is a true misconception.
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    Beer Baron > Ricky November 27, 2016 at 10:01am

    I agree. I'm just happy we are in the hunt and this match is competitive!
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  Orange Eel November 27, 2016 at 10:14am

  Handscomb's defense is terrible. Once he was set, the first ball he got on the stumps got him out. This team will never be great again until the batsmen ditch the Dave Warner attitude and are happy to take 8 hours to score 140 Khawaja style. It was all well and good when we had all time greats like Hayden, Ponting, the Waughs and Gilchrist but those days are long gone. Get your heads down boys.

  The ball swinging around at night against the Poms next year will probably cost us a home Ashes series.