2017/8 Cricket, Ashes, etc.

[turtlemichael]

Are we assuming result in every match in South Africa? I think 1-1 or maybe just South Africa at 2-1. It will be a close series with our bowlers the key.

South Africa, even without Steyn if that is what happens, has the best fast attack going. Australia's is clearly very good too. As they appear to be tailoring their wickets to suit their attack if the one for the just completed game against the Indians in Cape Town is any indication, I think that it is likely that all matches will get a result given decent weather. I am really looking forward to the series and expect it to be very competitive though I favour the South Africans.

 

[JohnK]

Very surprised South Africa knocked over India inside of 3 days.

In my opinion the Indian batting is far superior to ours but their bowling overseas is not that good although they did reduce South Africa to some low scores. AB de Villiers appears to have been the difference between the sides.