I need to think about something good.
The WTC was indeed a good game of cricket. Test cricket is by far the most superior form of cricket. This is because we wee and feel the ebbs and flows of the game.
That said a one-off game every year to determine the 'best' test team is highly problematic. We have had three games and only this one was memorable.
I must confess I thought we would easily beat south Africa. They do have a very good bowling attack but their batting lineup was weak. They relied on a few batsman.
Australia obviously thought the same way and selected an unbalanced team with several batsmen batting out of position.
As it was bowlers dominated the first two days with first Rabada and then Cummins showing why they are the best two bowlers in test cricket. ( If Rabada played for england and thus in many more tests he would end up the highest wicktaker in history.)
south Africa were lucky to bat when the qwicket flattened out with Markram playing a great innings. Bavuma again shoed he is a much better batsman when he is captain.
I really enjoyed the match possibly because test cricket is at its best when wickets are tumbling.
something to think about. When SA comes here in twwo seasons time possibly on Cummins will still be bowling at test level!
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