..An unlikely victory
.. After choosing to bat first on a turning pitch , England quickly lost 3 wickets and only Bopara’s 60 secured the inadequate score of 171. Throughout most of the game I had that sinking feeling of having travelled to Chennai to watch England slide to an easy defeat. Having cruised to around 120-3 , South Africa lost their nerve , wickets fell the crowd sprung into life , at this point the locals deserted South Africa and began loudly cheering for England. South Africa fell 6 short , having lost their last 7 wickets for 41 runs
.I have been priveleged to watch 3 games with tense finishes and surprise results – the atmosphere at each has been amazing
.. Off to Kerala to visit the Deepti Centre now
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