contemporary players are reluctant to compromise but slower pitch means runs may not flow freely in the second one-day international against South AfricaIf there is to be any respite for the bowlers in this 50-over series it is likely to come here. St George’s Park provides a characterful venue,much beloved by South African cricketers. The brass band plays in the stands (with a wonderful Stand By Me ringing out several times a day). “It’s the closest we come to your Barmy Army,” said Faf du Plessis. “It is one of our favourite grounds.”But it is not, or usually,the batsmen’s favourite ground. The ball tends to hold low and at sea level it does not travel fairly so far once lofted. Sometimes there is a little seam movement. The final time England were here, in 2009, and they bowled South Africa out for 119 in a one-day international with Jimmy Anderson taking five for 23; Graeme Swann did not secure a bowl.
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Source: theguardian.com