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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 625758" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Certainly a form reversal from the 1st test!  South Africa's batting lineup really stepped up this match, and it looked like Steyn fired up a bit in the 2nd innings.  It will be interesting to see whether South Africa stick with 4 pace bowlers (and no specialist spinner) again given the success this match.  I see Abbott has been called into the squad, so will compete with Kleinvelt and McLaren if they go for 4 pace bowlers.  Australia are looking at bringing in Shane Watson ahead of Marsh & Doolan, and may consider bringing in Bird or Pattinson at the expense of Harris or Siddle (who look to be getting a bit tired...).  Should be a cracking 3rd test!</p></blockquote><p></p>