England have named an unchanged XI for the Adelaide Test, a decision which reeks of negativity. Monty Panesar was tipped to play on a ground which favours spin, but England – or more likely, Duncan Fletcher, have gone for the same attack which looked so impotent at Brisbane. What do you think?

With Wasim Jaffer and Virender Sehwag to open, Sachin Tendulkar is set to come at No 3. Do you think that's a good idea? Is there any weakness in the South African attack? Do you think this SA bowling line-up could really fire not only in South African conditions but also in West Indies?

South Africa have their three top batsmen back in the hut with less than 100 on the board. So far a familiar story. But on what looks like a belter, this may just be India's best shot at reducing the series deficit. Is it too soon to talk?

Welcome to Match Vox, with the news that South Africa won the toss and are batting first. India are 2-0 down in the series and go in to this match with a stand-in captain and a new opening combination, and without their best batsman. It’s the perfect chance for South Africa to close down the series – and for India to begin their fightback. Over to you.

Dhoni and Pathan are gone, the game is meandering to the obvious conclusion. A good time to bring up a point made by Anirudh: The system is at fault, do we have the patience/inclination to change it? He makes the point about the Australian system, and, as Harsha Bhogle wrote recently, while we produce talented cricketers, Australia produces harder players better equipped for the grit and demands of international cricket. There’s a related point, which is repeated so often but worth repeating again: How can we have a great international team when we don’t have a good domestic set-up?

Game on, say the commentators. That may be a bit optimistic but if anyone can change the course of this match, Dhoni can with a Kemp-like innings. Question: Is he batting too low down in the order?

Chasing 275, India have lost four batsmen with barely 50 on the board. Batting first, South Africa were stuck at the same position, slipped further, and then stormed back to post a very, very competitive total. India have Rahul Dravid and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the middle, with the big-hitting Irfan Pathan to come. They would do well to emulate the spirited manner that South Africa's lower order did...

One of our readers, Karthikeyan, brought up the argument that India allows players to lift their game against this opposition. Another reader, Muralidhar, supported the theory and brought up the examples of Aaqib Javed, Ricardo Powell and Mitchell Johnson. Do they have a fair point there?

As we enter the home stretch, India need only three more wickets. Justin Kemp's a big hitter of the cricket ball but of late he's had to resurrect innings more than tear the bowling apart. With Andrew Hall for company, Kemp can finish the innings on a high. And he's already started...What's a good score for India to chase?

South Africa are now 70 for 5. This is a test of their mettle: Do they have it in them to dig deep and come back at India? Can India keep up the pressure on the jugular? This match is getting very interesting - and it's only just begun.

India's bowling on fire. Zaheer swinging like a jazz band, Agarkar backing him up. Finally good times for the men in blue?

South Africa have won the toss and decided to bat. If South Africa's batting has got you enthused, or if you feel Dravid has missed a trick in the field settings, post your thoughts and share them with the others who've turned up and tuned in.

Wasim Jaffer came and went, Mohammad Kaif failed to get going, and India were left with the old hand of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in the middle after 15 overs. Chasing 249, India's run rate has dipped, and there's a middle order short of runs. Shaun Pollock was superb, hitting the deck and keeping the ball in that corridor of uncertainty. Are South Africa on top, or do the Indian batsmen have a few aces to throw down?

Jacques Kallis held the South African innings together with a typically workmanlike unbeaten 119 - his 19th ODI century, and his first against India - to help them to a competitive 248 for 8. India have struggled against pace and the moving ball in South Africa. In Virender Sehwag's absence, Wasim Jaffer will partner Sachin Tendulkar at the top. An intriguing chase begins.

At the end of 40 overs, South Africa are 189 for 4. Jacques Kallis has stood tall with an unbeaten 92 and Mark Boucher has just begun to turn it on. There are two big hitters - Justin Kemp Shaun Pollock - waiting in the wings. The platform has been set for the lower order to up the ante. Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan have been picked for runs so far. Munaf Patel has bowled with pace and discipline, and Ajit Agarkar has been controlled. Who will win the battle of the death overs?

A great duel in the works. Zak’s back, his appetite sharpened and a yard or two added to his pace. Munaf and Agarkar are backing him up. But the key remains Kallis: As long as he's there, it seems, South Africa have more than a chance

Hello again, welcome to Match Vox, where you get to have your say on the play. We got off to a damp start on Sunday but the weather at Kingsmead is bright and sunny so it's fingers crossed. This is your space for freewheeling comments but there are some ground rules: Let's focus on what's happening out in the middle and let's not get personal - and let's be as original as possible. Over to you as South Africa walk out to bat

Hi, good day to you all. Welcome to Match Vox, the latest feature from cricinfo, which gives you a voice on the state of play in real time. So if South Africa's batting has got you worked up, or if you feel Dravid has missed a trick in the field settings, post your thoughts and share them with the others who've turned up and tuned in.