India WON the 2nd test Match against SA and level the series 1-1...........
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
India
December 29, 2010 9:19am CST
Indian bowling did their job and India are back in the series.
All the bowlers bowled well in the match and give India the victory.
India won the match by 87 runs.
Chasing a target of 303 SA were dismissed by 215 runs.
Sreesanth bowled very well and give the start.
Sreesanth & Zaheer took 3 wickets each and harbajan took 2 wicket.
So now India are Back in the series .
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@venkit (2955)
• India
29 Dec 10
ya this is a great victory for india overseas.
this shows why india is ranked no:1 in test ranking.
VVS Laxman was once again so special and key for the success of india.
in the bowling pitch he scored 96 runs which is like scoring 2 or 3 centuries.
he showed the character to hang in there, SA by prepared the bouncy and swinging pitch, It was a trap for the indian team, but india came out of it smothly and Sa faced the threat in this bowling pitch.
Sree bowled superb bouncers to get rid of smith and kallis.
zaheer and harbajan took 6 wicket each in this match.
totally indian bowling was good and the extra bating from laxman and some good fielding gave india the victory.
but the series only leveled, next test match is going to be more interesting, both team will try to win the series by winning the last match.
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@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
30 Dec 10
Ya,the indians again proving they are the NO:1.
VVS laxman played a vital innings,played superbly in the bouncy pitch with courage and deserved the MOM.
Also the main thing is that the Indian bowlers came into act very well and did the damage to SA.
Now the next match will be interesting and Hope India will win it.
@venkit (2955)
• India
30 Dec 10
ya indian bowlers accepted the quick bouncy track with both hands and delivered superbly.
laxmans innings was pure example of patiance and dedication, which many young cricketers are not having.
now every one just want to score runs quickly, but there are some tracks where you need to hang in, laxman displayed it with example.
next match will really a good one, but virus injury will be a set back for india
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@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
29 Dec 10
Hi ramaswamui,
Congratulation to Indian Squads. That India would surely level the series was indicated right through the start. The body language of each player was something that read we have to come back. And now they are there.
The bowlers specially deserve more for this winning. However the contribution of Laxman and others also was valuable.
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
29 Dec 10
Ya each and every players played with more energy and confidance.
They really wanted to win this one and they did it .
As you said the bowlers did their job correctly and India made it easy.
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
29 Dec 10
Yes they played like the champions, as champions they already are.
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
29 Dec 10
A fantastic win for India. The victory had shades of Perth when no one gave India a chance to win the match and they went on to win. How much of difference can one man make? The same bowling line up without Zaheer looked toothless and now they looked unplayable with him!! Sreesanth's ball to Kallis is already a top contender for the ball of the century for me!!
Cheers!
Ram
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
30 Dec 10
Ya,Nobody thought India will be success in SA after the 1st test.
But the bowlers changed the things and India deserved the win
@sajujohn (1005)
• India
29 Dec 10
O course a terrific and thumping win for team India.India needed this win badly as they were back in the series.Now they have leveled the series and is now having a great chance for winning the series and show it to the world why they are number 1.Also special congratulations to Laxman and Zaheer.Laxman once again proved that he is the real match winner for team India.Zaheer's come back definitely inspired the India bowling line up.
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
30 Dec 10
Ya,Indians showed that they are really NO:1.
As you said Lazman once again playes a VERY VERY SPECIAL innings and saved India .
Also the bowlers did the job well.
@goodfundadvisor (671)
• India
30 Dec 10
Truly Brilliant.
The Biggest takeaway from this Win is... that this Indian Team will not shy away from a Green Top.
Greame Smith will be left ruing his decision to leave the Grass without Cutting, inspite of being warned by his teammate Hashim Amla.
Laxman as usual was Very Very Special. There is something magical in him that brings out the Best in him whenever India is in trouble. Truly a Gift to Indian Team.
Zaheer was the true Hero. Yes, laxman did make runs, but it was Zaheer's presence that helped the Indian Bowlers shed their disastrous bowling in the 1st Test.
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
30 Dec 10
yes,Laxman seems to be gift of the Indian cricket team.
He very very special for india in many crucial and pressure situations.
Zaheer gave company to VVS and bowled beautifully
@akp100 (13640)
• India
29 Dec 10
Well surely we are back in series after this win. Great performance by bowlers + batsmen. As it wasn't easy pitch to score on. But Laxman did very good job their by hitting 96 runs. Thats what take India to winning target. Zaheer, Srishant and Harbhajan all did well in bowling department. Hope India will keep this performance in third test too.
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
30 Dec 10
yes ,it was a combined performance from the whole team.
Laxman scored 96 on the bouncy ,grassy pitch.
Also the Indian bowlers used the pitch very well.
Hope India will continue their performance to the next match also.
@abhishek111 (377)
• India
29 Dec 10
With the series levelled at 1-1, India should start looking forward at the third test to be played at Johannesburg. This ground has been a happy hunting ground for India as last time when India played here, they defeated the South Africans.
Keeping this fact mind, India should feel enough confident in winning the series at South Africa for the first time.
@ramaswamyvtkv (2879)
• India
29 Dec 10
Ya India won the match and leveled the series.
Now they shoild look forward to the 3rd and final test which may decide the series .
@hanuma34 (819)
• India
30 Dec 10
India has levelled the series to make all Indians happy.
One thing we all have to realise. Our players are not upto mark in tackling bouncers and short pitch balls. This is evident from low scoring in both the innings even in the second test.
How we won is the point. Our bowling was considerably better. We seem to have used the same medicine that was administered to us - bouncers and short pitch balls. Zaheer's return has no doubt inspired the other two pacers. Sreesanth, in particular bowled exceedingly well. Since his return to the side he is showing a mellowed and improved performance.
If we have to win the third test, our strategy should be the same. If our bowlers prove as effective, I can say S.A cannot stand in our way. Even the other country teams will face the same result.
