Key period coming in the Capetown Test -- 2nd new ball almost due

The second new ball will be due in 5 overs.  India 215/3, Tendulkar (84*) and Laxman (5*) at the crease.

India has had its share of luck to be 73/1 in this session, aided by some less-than-optimal field placings by Smith.  Steyn and Harris bowled well, but the bowler of the morning has been Tsotsobe -- he got so many edges that flew into gaps.

SRT sweeps powerfully to get to 88*.  He will want to get to his ton if possible before the new ball -- now 89*. If India can ride out the next 25 overs without losing another wicket, they will be favorites to win the match.  If RSA can get these two with the new ball, they will be favorites to win.

Petersen coming on??  SRT will be hoping for some juicy full tosses or long hops to dispatch.
Bharat