2nd ODI : South Africa VS England

 

Grandmaster Review:
     Professional Performance by England. After their bowlers were heavily spanked in the 2nd T20, they came back well and reduced South Africa to a modest score of 250 on a good batting wicket. Amla and Peterson batted sensibly and late contribution by Mark Boucher steady's South African batting when the chips were down.

        England chased the target remarkably well. Thanks to Collingwood  with an outstanding century making South African toil hard. Jonathan Trott has given him a long-time support to help England complete their target. Veteran batsman Kevin Peterson who make batted for the first time since April in the West Indies, was dismissed cheaply showing signs of rustiness.

   




  This match sets up the remaining 3 matches nicely. South Africa being strong on their home soil are expected to backlash. They will have to play without key all-rounder Jacque Kallis. I can t wait the for  showdown in  Cape Town which will be an absolute cracker.