IND vs SAF 3rd Test Preview at Cape Town - India v South Africa Third Test Teams

The much talked series between two top tests teams India and South Africa comes to the final 3rd test and best thing is that it will be a decider as series is currently level at 1-1 as third test will starting from Sunday, 2nd January, 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town and the timing will be 08:30 GMT, 10:30 local, 14:00 IST.

India bounced back strongly after inning lost in the 1st test with 87 runs in 2nd test to level the series mainly thanks to VVS Laxman who was the only batsman who made half century and their bowlers. Cape Town wicket supposed to be batting friendly and it is a good chance for them to put some runs on board specially Sehwag and Dravid as they still to play with their reputation and if Gambhir will return they have good batting strength. Zaheer Khan is in good touch while Harbhajan is also taking wickets.

South Africa has been disappointed as they missed a good chance to win the series after brilliant show in 1st test. They have to improve their as Ashell Prince was the highest scorer with 39 runs in the 2nd inning. Dale Steyn, Morne Morkal and Tsotsobe are doing well and if supported by their batsmen they will have upper hand.

India Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Paul Harris.

IND vs SA 2nd Test Preview at Durban - India v South Africa Second Test Teams

Second test match of the 3 match series between host South Africa and India on the Boxing day, 26th December, 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban and timing will be 08:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 13:30 IST. South Africa leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India out played completely in the 1st inning with both and bowl but played relatively well in the 2nd inning but they have to replace Raina by Cheteshwar Pujara in the miidle and if Zaheer will return we hope a better show with the bowl. They have to win or draw this match to make the series alive.

South Africa convincingly win the 1st test and their all batsmen played really well specially Kallis, Amla and ABD. Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel bowled well to bowled out opposition twice.

India Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Durban:

Virender Sehwag, Murali Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Durban:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe/Ryan McLaren, Paul Harris.

IND vs SA 1st Test Preview at Centurion - India v South Africa First Test Teams

Much awaited test series between top two teams India and South Africa is going to start with 1st test starting from Thursday, 16th December, 2010 at SuperSport Park, Centurion and the timing will be 08:30 GMT, 10:30 local, 14:00 IST.

India will be under pressure as being the top test team and they will be tested on fast and bouncy pitch but they have great players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag while Gautam Gambhir is also back in form. Fast bowler Zaheer Khan's to play 1st test is doubtful due to hamstring injury and it will be a big blow for them and if won't fit in time either Umesh Yadav or Jaidev Unadkat replace him.

2nd ranked South Africa will try to take home advantage after failed drawn test series against Pakistan in UAE. Their all batsmen including captain Graem Smith, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers as they dropped Duminy, Botha and Parnell from 12 man squad. Ryan McLaren or Tsotsobe will fill third seamer with Steyn aand Morkel while Paul Harris will take care of spin.

India Playing 11 for 1st Test at Centurion:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Suresh Raina, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan/Jaidev Unadkat, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 1st Test at Centurion:
Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe/Ryan McLaren, Paul Harris.