Cricket
It's now or never for SA─── 09:38 Mon, 23 Nov 2015
It’s crunch time for the Proteas heading into this weeks’ third test against India which will be played in Nagpur.
South Africa needs a win in the third test to avoid a series defeat after a loss and a draw in the first two matches.
The hosts claimed the low scoring first test in Mohali with a 108 run win, while the second test in Bangalore was a washout with just one of the five days seeing play.
South Africa’s running scoring ability is a huge cause for concern with just 507 runs in their three innings. All-rounder, JP Duminy, says they have admitted their problems, however, the mood in the world’s number one camp remains upbeat.
"We know that it’s a tough challenge for us but we also know that we have the capabilities to counter those challenges.
"We have done it before in the past, we have come here and played well in all formats.
"There are two more Tests and a long way to go in the series, it’s important for us to start off well on Wednesday.”
The third of four tests between India and South Africa gets underway on Wednesday in Nagpur.
Morgan Piek / OFM News
Photo: cricinfo
The hosts claimed the low scoring first test in Mohali with a 108 run win, while the second test in Bangalore was a washout with just one of the five days seeing play.
South Africa’s running scoring ability is a huge cause for concern with just 507 runs in their three innings. All-rounder, JP Duminy, says they have admitted their problems, however, the mood in the world’s number one camp remains upbeat.
"We know that it’s a tough challenge for us but we also know that we have the capabilities to counter those challenges.
"We have done it before in the past, we have come here and played well in all formats.
"There are two more Tests and a long way to go in the series, it’s important for us to start off well on Wednesday.”
The third of four tests between India and South Africa gets underway on Wednesday in Nagpur.
Morgan Piek / OFM News
Photo: cricinfo
