It was a busy day for me personally and frankly speaking, day 2 of the Nagpur Test didn’t have much different happening from day 1, with SA once again winning the honors in all three sessions.
The proceedings belonged, no doubt, to Amla who’s studious double hundred took his team on the other side of 550, almost bringing curtains down on India’s chances of winning. Indian bowlers kept toiling away and looked more like waiting for Smith’s declaration to stretch their legs. It was the same story as day one, except that Kallis couldn’t get going and once again missed a double hundred on offer. Amla (253) feasted on a tired Indian attack to carry his bat through.
The most interesting aspect of today’s events was the way DeVilliers started playing from the word go. He was coming down the track to spinners almost every other ball. The intent didn’t seem attacking, rather it looked like a ploy to scuff up the pitch that would aid Harris when he comes to bowl. The ball was already turning and if DeVilliers did his job, Indians could be in for a torrid time when the South African left-armer comes to bowl. That’s a mouth-watering battle on offer on day 3.
My laptop’s battery is already shouting, which means I can’t go any further today. See you tomorrow!
