The result was on expected lines. Only some extraordinary efforts could have saved the test, which was not to be. Except Rudolf, Prince and Bouter (also Boje to some extent) none had the temperament or patience to stay on the wicket.
However, what was disconcerting was Mahroof was freely trampling on the picket like a mad elephant, thus preparing ground for Murali to do the killing. Umpires were surprisingly unmindful of that.
