http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 – 3rd Test – Match Preview
After two intense affairs, Australia and South Africa renew their cricketing rivalry for one last time this year in a bid to nail down their authority on the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 Cricket Association Ground, Perth, tomorrow, November 30, 2012.
It all comes down to a grand-finale between the two sides after they failed to cement their respective dominance at Brisbane and Adelaide. While draws between the two giants have been a rarity in the past, stalemates in the opening two affairs put the series in a delicate position, further testing the resolve of the players.
Australia would have gone into the clash in a positive frame of mind, but the mood in the camp has certainly been affected following http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 suggested that it will only spur his side to deliver their best in Ponting’s final game.
After putting in reasonable shifts ahead of the series, Punter’s failures in the first two Tests again put his place under considerable scrutiny, and even though he got the desired backing from the selectors, the Aussie veteran decided to call time on his 17-year long career. He nonetheless, will be eager to bow out on a high and guide his team to the top of the Test rankings for the first time since July 2009.
Their preparations have been further disturbed after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653, who bowled just 9 overs before sustaining a side/rid injury.
That means a new look attack for the hosts, which will include four out of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/John-Wayne-Hastings-c68914. With WACA usually on the quicker side, Lyon could be surplus to requirements but Clarke said that the final decision will only be made on the morning of the Test.
The clash will further see the return of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558, who has recovered from his calf injury. He has further spoke of his desire to contribute as an out and out all-rounder, but a lot will depend on the composition of the team.
South Africa, meanwhile, have been far from their fluent best but will be eager to carry forward the momentum from Adelaide. Despite coming up second best in all departments, they are the current holders of the ICC Test mace, and a slight improvement in their displays will indeed see them prolonging their run.
They also have some considerations to make. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Peterson-c2332 in line to make a Test return.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RK-Kleinveldt-c2334 is likely to miss out.
The pitch at WACA is expected to offer plenty of bounce and pace, and will definitely encourage a result. The weather will get better as the match goes into the third and fourth day.
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