2nd ODI: South Africa v Sri Lanka at East London, 17 Dec 2000

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match scheduled to start at 10am local time (8am gmt)

   0.1 Vaas to Hall, one run, edges this away to get a single
   0.1 Vaas to Kirsten, one run
   0.2 Vaas to Hall, OUT: plumb in line

       South Africa 1/1, Partnership of 1
       AJ Hall  lbw b Vaas  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       G Kirsten 1* (1b) WPUJC Vaas 0.2-0-1-1

   0.3 Vaas to Kallis, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
   0.4 Vaas to Kallis, no run, beats him all ends up
   0.5 Vaas to Kallis, (noball) no run, over steps
   0.5 Vaas to Kallis, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
   0.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, played to mid off

End of over 1 (2 runs) South Africa 2/1 (RR: 2.00)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-2-1 (1nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
G Kirsten 1* (1b) JH Kallis 0* (5b)

   1.1 Zoysa to Kirsten, one run, played to off side
   1.2 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played to mid on
   1.3 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, pushed to off side
   1.4 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played into the covers
   1.5 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played to on side
   1.6 Zoysa to Kallis, one run, off his toes to 3rd man

End of over 2 (2 runs) South Africa 4/1 (RR: 2.00)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-2-0 - Snake End
JH Kallis 1* (10b) G Kirsten 2* (2b)

   2.1 Vaas to Kallis, two runs, hits wide of mid on for a couple
   2.2 Vaas to Kallis, no run, turned wrong the corner
   2.3 Vaas to Kallis, no run, in the air, mid off fields
   2.4 Vaas to Kallis, (noball) no run, over steps
   2.4 Vaas to Kallis, no run
   2.5 Vaas to Kallis, no run, played to the mid on
   2.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, played into the covers

End of over 3 (3 runs) South Africa 7/1 (RR: 2.33)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-5-1 (2nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
G Kirsten 2* (2b) JH Kallis 3* (17b)

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   3.1 Zoysa to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   3.2 Zoysa to Kirsten, one run, turned down to 3rd man
   3.3 Zoysa to Kallis, FOUR, whipped away to fine leg for the 1st
        boundary
   3.4 Zoysa to Kallis, FOUR, pushed sqaure on the leg side, oufield is
        very fast
   3.5 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played to Jayasuriya at mid on
   3.6 Zoysa to Kallis, one run, cuts this away to 3rd man

End of over 4 (10 runs) South Africa 17/1 (RR: 4.25)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-12-0 - Snake End
JH Kallis 12* (21b 2x4) G Kirsten 3* (4b)

   4.1 Vaas to Kallis, one run, cut away to 3rd man
   4.2 Vaas to Kirsten, two runs, turned away to 3rd man
   4.3 Vaas to Kirsten, no run, played to the gully
   4.4 Vaas to Kirsten, no run, same shot again, bit quicker this time
   4.5 Vaas to Kirsten, (noball) no run, 3rd nb for Vaas
   4.5 Vaas to Kirsten, no run, played to the bowler
   4.6 Vaas to Kirsten, no run

End of over 5 (4 runs) South Africa 21/1 (RR: 4.20)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-9-1 (3nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
JH Kallis 13* (22b 2x4) G Kirsten 5* (10b)

   5.1 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, pushed back up the pitch
   5.2 Zoysa to Kallis, one run, to the off side
   5.3 Zoysa to Kirsten, no run, played into the covers
   5.4 Zoysa to Kirsten, one run, played into the covers
   5.5 Zoysa to Kallis, one run, inside edge onto the pads, rolls away to
        gully
   5.6 Zoysa to Kirsten, OUT: lobs up off the glove

       South Africa 24/2, Partnership of 23
       G Kirsten  c Jayawardene b Zoysa  6 (13b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 6 (3 runs) South Africa 24/2 (RR: 4.00)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-15-1 - Snake End
JH Kallis 15* (25b 2x4) 

   6.1 Vaas to Kallis, one run, eased away to on side
   6.2 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, huge appeal for LBW, no one else joined
        in
   6.3 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, cuts this away
   6.4 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   6.5 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, played to mid on
   6.6 Vaas to McKenzie, (noball) one run, quickly taken single, 4th nb
   6.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, played to mid off

End of over 7 (3 runs) South Africa 27/2 (RR: 3.86)
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-12-1 (4nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 1* (5b) JH Kallis 16* (27b 2x4)

   7.1 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   7.2 Zoysa to McKenzie, one run, edges past 2nd slip, good stop at 3rd
        man
   7.3 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played out to cover
   7.4 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, forward defensive shot
   7.5 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, in the air does not carry to mid on
   7.6 Zoysa to Kallis, no run

End of over 8 (1 run) South Africa 28/2 (RR: 3.50)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-16-1 - Snake End
ND McKenzie 2* (7b) JH Kallis 16* (31b 2x4)

   8.1 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, played into the off side
   8.2 Vaas to McKenzie, FOUR, driven through the covers
   8.3 Vaas to McKenzie, legbye: one run
   8.4 Vaas to Kallis, one run
   8.5 Vaas to McKenzie, no run
   8.6 Vaas to McKenzie, one run

End of over 9 (7 runs) South Africa 35/2 (RR: 3.89)
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-18-1 (4nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 7* (12b 1x4) JH Kallis 17* (32b 2x4)

   9.1 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, played to mid off
   9.2 Zoysa to McKenzie, FOUR, clonked away through the leg side
   9.3 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   9.4 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
   9.5 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, played into the covers
   9.6 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, played to mid on

End of over 10 (4 runs) South Africa 39/2 (RR: 3.90)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-20-1 - Snake End
JH Kallis 17* (32b 2x4) ND McKenzie 11* (18b 2x4)

  10.1 Vaas to Kallis, no run
  10.2 Vaas to Kallis, one run, in to the on side
  10.3 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, played to mid wicket
  10.4 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, great stop in the covers
  10.5 Vaas to McKenzie, no run
  10.6 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, played to mid off

End of over 11 (1 run) South Africa 40/2 (RR: 3.64)
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-19-1 (4nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
JH Kallis 18* (34b 2x4) ND McKenzie 11* (22b 2x4)

  11.1 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played to backward point
  11.2 Zoysa to Kallis, three runs, played up to the long on boundary,
        Jayasuriya saves a run
  11.3 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  11.4 Zoysa to McKenzie, two runs, turned away to fine leg
  11.5 Zoysa to McKenzie, FOUR, whips this away over mid off
  11.6 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run

End of over 12 (9 runs) South Africa 49/2 (RR: 4.08)
DNT Zoysa 6-0-29-1 - Snake End
JH Kallis 21* (36b 2x4) ND McKenzie 17* (26b 3x4)

  12.1 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, no run, played to bowler
  12.2 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, no run, hit straight to the fielder at
        cover
  12.3 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, no run, down the track, and missed it
  12.4 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, no run, played to cover point now
  12.5 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, no run
  12.6 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, FOUR, clonked away over the covers

End of over 13 (4 runs) South Africa 53/2 (RR: 4.08)
GP Wickramasinghe 1-0-4-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 17* (26b 3x4) JH Kallis 25* (42b 3x4)

  13.1 Zoysa to McKenzie, one run, played up to mid on
  13.2 Zoysa to Kallis, no run
  13.3 Zoysa to Kallis, SIX, pulled away over sqaure leg
       that was short and wide
  13.4 Zoysa to Kallis, FOUR, off drive now to follow the 6
       almost got a hand to that
  13.5 Zoysa to Kallis, no run, played to mid wicket
       back round the wicket now
  13.6 Zoysa to Kallis, no run

End of over 14 (11 runs) South Africa 64/2 (RR: 4.57)
DNT Zoysa 7-0-40-1 - Snake End
ND McKenzie 18* (27b 3x4) JH Kallis 35* (47b 4x4 1x6)

  14.1 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run, played to mid off who fumbles,
        no run taken
  14.2 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, FOUR, smashed through the off side, 2
        steps down the wicket
  14.3 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run, as far as fine leg
  14.4 Wickramasinghe to Kallis, OUT: looked to hit that over the top,
        good leap by Arnold

       South Africa 69/3, Partnership of 45
       JH Kallis  c Arnold b Wickramasinghe  35 (48b 4x4 1x6)
       ND McKenzie 23* (30b 4x4) GP Wickramasinghe 1.4-0-9-1

Match State: Drinks

  14.5 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, no run, left alone outside off
  14.6 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, no run, played to short cover

End of over 15 (5 runs) South Africa 69/3 (RR: 4.60)
GP Wickramasinghe 2-0-9-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 23* (30b 4x4) JN Rhodes 0* (2b)

  15.1 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, pushing forward ,rapped on the
        pads
  15.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, trying to sweap ,not making
        contact
  15.3 Muralitharan to McKenzie, FOUR, tickeled around the corner down to
        fine leg
  15.4 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  15.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  15.6 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, trying to play it down to fine
        leg,fielder stopping the run

End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 73/3 (RR: 4.56)
M Muralitharan 1-0-4-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 0* (2b) ND McKenzie 27* (36b 5x4)

  16.1 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, quick single ,played into the
        covers
  16.2 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run
  16.3 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, legbye: two runs
  16.4 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run
  16.5 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, played to mid off,quick single
        taken
  16.6 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run, going down the wicket,played
        to mid on

End of over 17 (6 runs) South Africa 79/3 (RR: 4.65)
GP Wickramasinghe 3-0-13-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 29* (40b 5x4) JN Rhodes 2* (4b)

  17.1 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, playing it down to 3rd man
  17.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, legbye: one run
  17.3 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run, swept to sq leg
  17.4 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  17.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  17.6 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run

End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 81/3 (RR: 4.50)
M Muralitharan 2-0-5-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 3* (5b) ND McKenzie 29* (45b 5x4)

  18.1 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run
  18.2 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run
  18.3 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, two runs
  18.4 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run
  18.5 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, no run
  18.6 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run

End of over 19 (5 runs) South Africa 86/3 (RR: 4.53)
GP Wickramasinghe 4-0-18-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
JN Rhodes 5* (8b) ND McKenzie 32* (48b 5x4)

  19.1 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run
  19.2 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run
  19.3 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run
  19.4 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run
  19.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  19.6 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run

End of over 20 (2 runs) South Africa 88/3 (RR: 4.40)
M Muralitharan 3-0-7-0 - Snake End
ND McKenzie 33* (50b 5x4) JN Rhodes 6* (12b)

  20.1 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run
  20.2 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run
  20.3 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run
  20.4 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, two runs, played down to 3rd man
  20.5 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, run down to 3rd man
  20.6 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run, played to cover ,off the front
        foot

End of over 21 (4 runs) South Africa 92/3 (RR: 4.38)
GP Wickramasinghe 5-0-22-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
JN Rhodes 9* (14b) ND McKenzie 34* (54b 5x4)

  21.1 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run, swept down the fine leg
  21.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, Jonty wanted the single ,but send
        back
  21.3 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run, played to mid wicket off the
        back foot
  21.4 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run, another sweap down to fine leg
  21.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, sweaping the ball,dropped short
        of sq leg
  21.6 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run

End of over 22 (3 runs) South Africa 95/3 (RR: 4.32)
M Muralitharan 4-0-10-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 11* (16b) ND McKenzie 35* (58b 5x4)

  22.1 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, no run, stroked to mid on
  22.2 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, squized out to cover, finding
        the outside edge
  22.3 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, FOUR, lofted drive over the bowlers
        head,lovely shot
  22.4 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run, played back to the bowler off
        the back foot
  22.5 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run, short outside off,played down
        to 3rd man
  22.6 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, pushed into the mid on region
        ,off the back foot

End of over 23 (7 runs) South Africa 102/3 (RR: 4.43)
GP Wickramasinghe 6-0-29-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
JN Rhodes 13* (19b) ND McKenzie 40* (61b 6x4)

  23.1 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run, trying to sweap it ,not making
        contact
  23.2 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run, trying to turn it to sq leg ,missed
        it
  23.3 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run
  23.4 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run, another sweap shot ,fine leg
        preventing the single
  23.5 Muralitharan to Rhodes, no run
  23.6 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run, short outside the leg
        stump,turning it down to short fine leg

End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 103/3 (RR: 4.29)
M Muralitharan 5-0-11-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 14* (25b) ND McKenzie 40* (61b 6x4)

  24.1 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, SIX, dancing down the wicket ,lofted
        drive over mid off
  24.2 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, two runs, short outside off, played down
        wide off 3rd man
  24.3 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, one run, runned down to 3rd man
  24.4 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, no run, trying to run it down to 3rd
        man ,missing it
  24.5 Wickramasinghe to McKenzie, one run, another one down to 3rd man
  24.6 Wickramasinghe to Rhodes, no run

End of over 25 (10 runs) South Africa 113/3 (RR: 4.52)
GP Wickramasinghe 7-0-39-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 41* (63b 6x4) JN Rhodes 23* (29b 1x6)

  25.1 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  25.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  25.3 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run, trying to turn it to sq leg ,not
        making cantact
  25.4 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  25.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run, swept over sq leg ,getting a top
        egde
  25.6 Muralitharan to Rhodes, one run, swept to backward sq leg

End of over 26 (2 runs) South Africa 115/3 (RR: 4.42)
M Muralitharan 6-0-13-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 24* (30b 1x6) ND McKenzie 42* (68b 6x4)

  26.1 Chandana to Rhodes, two runs, short ,outside off ,cut down to a
        wide 3rd man
  26.2 Chandana to Rhodes, one run, cut off the back foot ,miss field
        resulting in a run
  26.3 Chandana to McKenzie, no run, played to cover
  26.4 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  26.5 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  26.6 Chandana to McKenzie, one run, 50 partnership between the two,
        Mckensie 20 ,Rhodes 27

End of over 27 (4 runs) South Africa 119/3 (RR: 4.41)
UDU Chandana 1-0-4-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 43* (72b 6x4) JN Rhodes 27* (32b 1x6)

  27.1 Arnold to McKenzie, one run, driven down to long on
  27.2 Arnold to Rhodes, two runs, short outside off ,cut to backward
        point
  27.3 Arnold to Rhodes, FOUR, played down to 3rd man ,cut off the back
        foot
  27.4 Arnold to Rhodes, no run, defensively played to short extra cover
  27.5 Arnold to Rhodes, one run, quick single ,pushed to vacant point
  27.6 Arnold to McKenzie, two runs, lovely little cut shot down to 3rd
        man

End of over 28 (10 runs) South Africa 129/3 (RR: 4.61)
RP Arnold 1-0-10-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 34* (36b 1x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 46* (74b 6x4)

  28.1 Chandana to Rhodes, legbye: one run
  28.2 Chandana to McKenzie, FOUR, glorious cover drive ,through extra
        cover region
  28.3 Chandana to McKenzie, (noball) one run
  28.3 Chandana to Rhodes, no run, played defensively back to the bowler
  28.4 Chandana to Rhodes, one run, turned wide of sq leg
  28.5 Chandana to McKenzie, no run, played into the covers
  28.6 Chandana to McKenzie, one run

End of over 29 (9 runs) South Africa 138/3 (RR: 4.76)
UDU Chandana 2-0-12-0 (1nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 52* (78b 7x4) JN Rhodes 35* (39b 1x4 1x6)

  29.1 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  29.2 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run, turned down to short fine leg ,off
        his pads
  29.3 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, one run, nicely swept to backward sq leg
  29.4 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  29.5 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run, wide outside leg ,played to
        backward sq leg
  29.6 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, one run, another ,hard sweap shot to sq leg

End of over 30 (4 runs) South Africa 142/3 (RR: 4.73)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-4-0 - Snake End
JN Rhodes 37* (41b 1x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 54* (82b 7x4)

  30.1 Chandana to Rhodes, one run, full ,on the leg stump ,played to mid
        on
  30.2 Chandana to McKenzie, one run, dabbed down to short 3rd man
  30.3 Chandana to Rhodes, no run, defensively played back to the bowler
  30.4 Chandana to Rhodes, no run
  30.5 Chandana to Rhodes, FOUR, glorious little paddle past short fine
        leg
  30.6 Chandana to Rhodes, one run, played into the extra cover region
        ,mid off doing the fielding

End of over 31 (7 runs) South Africa 149/3 (RR: 4.81)
UDU Chandana 3-0-19-0 (1nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
JN Rhodes 43* (46b 2x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 55* (83b 7x4)

  31.1 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, FOUR, lovely sweap shot past short fine leg
  31.2 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, one run
  31.3 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run, using his feet ,playing it to mid
        off
  31.4 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, two runs, lovely running by Jonty,turning one
        into two
  31.5 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, no run
  31.6 Jayasuriya to Rhodes, OUT: top edge ,trying to sweap

       South Africa 157/4, Partnership of 88
       JN Rhodes  c Muralitharan b Jayasuriya  50 (51b 3x4 1x6)

End of over 32 (8 runs) South Africa 157/4 (RR: 4.91)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-12-1 - Snake End
ND McKenzie 56* (84b 7x4) 

  32.1 Chandana to Boucher, one run
  32.2 Chandana to McKenzie, one run
  32.3 Chandana to Boucher, no run
  32.4 Chandana to Boucher, FOUR, lovely cut shot past short 3rd man ,off
        the back foot
  32.5 Chandana to Boucher, no run
  32.6 Chandana to Boucher, one run

End of over 33 (7 runs) South Africa 164/4 (RR: 4.97)
UDU Chandana 4-0-26-0 (1nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
MV Boucher 6* (5b 1x4) ND McKenzie 57* (85b 7x4)

  33.1 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, swept straight to short fine leg
  33.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, wide: no run
  33.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, one run
  33.3 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run
  33.4 Jayasuriya to Boucher, one run
  33.5 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  33.6 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, legbye: one run

End of over 34 (5 runs) South Africa 169/4 (RR: 4.97)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-16-1 (1w) - Snake End
ND McKenzie 58* (88b 7x4) MV Boucher 8* (8b 1x4)

  34.1 Chandana to McKenzie, one run
  34.2 Chandana to Boucher, one run
  34.3 Chandana to McKenzie, one run
  34.4 Chandana to Boucher, two runs, down to wide mid on
  34.5 Chandana to Boucher, no run, played back to the bowler
  34.6 Chandana to Boucher, one run, turned to sq leg off his pads

End of over 35 (6 runs) South Africa 175/4 (RR: 5.00)
UDU Chandana 5-0-32-0 (1nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
MV Boucher 12* (12b 1x4) ND McKenzie 60* (90b 7x4)

  35.1 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run
  35.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, wide: no run
  35.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, one run
  35.3 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run
  35.4 Jayasuriya to Boucher, one run
  35.5 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  35.6 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run

End of over 36 (4 runs) South Africa 179/4 (RR: 4.97)
ST Jayasuriya 4-0-20-1 (2w) - Snake End
MV Boucher 14* (15b 1x4) ND McKenzie 61* (93b 7x4)

  36.1 Chandana to Boucher, (noball) no run
  36.1 Chandana to Boucher, legbye: one run
  36.2 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  36.3 Chandana to McKenzie, one run
  36.4 Chandana to Boucher, one run
  36.5 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  36.6 Chandana to McKenzie, one run

End of over 37 (5 runs) South Africa 184/4 (RR: 4.97)
UDU Chandana 6-0-36-0 (2nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 63* (97b 7x4) MV Boucher 15* (18b 1x4)

  37.1 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run
  37.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, one run
  37.3 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, FOUR
  37.4 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  37.5 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, no run
  37.6 Jayasuriya to McKenzie, one run

End of over 38 (7 runs) South Africa 191/4 (RR: 5.03)
ST Jayasuriya 5-0-27-1 (2w) - Snake End
ND McKenzie 69* (102b 8x4) MV Boucher 16* (19b 1x4)

  38.1 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  38.2 Chandana to McKenzie, no run
  38.3 Chandana to McKenzie, SIX
  38.4 Chandana to McKenzie, one run
  38.5 Chandana to Boucher, one run
  38.6 Chandana to McKenzie, no run

End of over 39 (8 runs) South Africa 199/4 (RR: 5.10)
UDU Chandana 7-0-44-0 (2nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
MV Boucher 17* (20b 1x4) ND McKenzie 76* (107b 8x4 1x6)

  39.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run
  39.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run
  39.3 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run
  39.4 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run
  39.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run
  39.6 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run

End of over 40 (7 runs) South Africa 206/4 (RR: 5.15)
M Muralitharan 7-0-18-0 - Snake End
MV Boucher 20* (24b 1x4) ND McKenzie 80* (106b 8x4 1x6)

  40.1 Vaas to Boucher, two runs, played to wide fine leg
  40.2 Vaas to Boucher, no run
  40.3 Vaas to Boucher, one run, trying to played to mid wkt ,ending up on
        the off side
  40.4 Vaas to McKenzie, no run
  40.5 Vaas to McKenzie, no run
  40.6 Vaas to McKenzie, one run

End of over 41 (3 runs) South Africa 209/4 (RR: 5.10)
WPUJC Vaas 7-0-23-1 (4nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 81* (109b 8x4 1x6) MV Boucher 23* (30b 1x4)

  41.1 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  41.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run, played to sq leg
  41.3 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run
  41.4 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, turn down to fine leg
  41.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, FOUR, lovely little guide down to 3rd man
  41.6 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run, turned of his pads to sq leg

End of over 42 (7 runs) South Africa 216/4 (RR: 5.14)
M Muralitharan 8-0-25-0 - Snake End
ND McKenzie 87* (113b 9x4 1x6) MV Boucher 24* (32b 1x4)

  42.1 Vaas to McKenzie, two runs
  42.2 Vaas to McKenzie, one run, run down to 3rd man
  42.3 Vaas to Boucher, FOUR, smashed to sq leg region
  42.4 Vaas to Boucher, one run, played to cover
  42.5 Vaas to McKenzie, one run
  42.6 Vaas to Boucher, one run

End of over 43 (10 runs) South Africa 226/4 (RR: 5.26)
WPUJC Vaas 8-0-33-1 (4nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
MV Boucher 30* (35b 2x4) ND McKenzie 91* (116b 9x4 1x6)

  43.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, FOUR, stoked to backward point
  43.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, FOUR
  43.3 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run
  43.4 Muralitharan to McKenzie, no run
  43.5 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run
  43.6 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run

End of over 44 (11 runs) South Africa 237/4 (RR: 5.39)
M Muralitharan 9-0-36-0 - Snake End
MV Boucher 40* (39b 4x4) ND McKenzie 92* (118b 9x4 1x6)

  44.1 Zoysa to Boucher, one run
  44.2 Zoysa to McKenzie, one run
  44.3 Zoysa to Boucher, no run
  44.4 Zoysa to Boucher, FOUR, flat batted stroke to the mid on region
  44.5 Zoysa to Boucher, one run, not timing it ,squized out to sq leg
  44.6 Zoysa to McKenzie, two runs, driven to mid off

End of over 45 (9 runs) South Africa 246/4 (RR: 5.47)
DNT Zoysa 8-0-49-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
MV Boucher 46* (43b 5x4) ND McKenzie 95* (120b 9x4 1x6)

  45.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run
  45.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, wide: no run
  45.2 Muralitharan to McKenzie, one run
  45.3 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run
  45.4 Muralitharan to Boucher, two runs, chipped over extra cover
  45.5 Muralitharan to Boucher, SIX, smashed over mid wkt ,glorious shot
  45.6 Muralitharan to Boucher, OUT: ball high in the air,this time they
        take it

       South Africa 257/5, Partnership of 100
       MV Boucher  c Wickramasinghe b Muralitharan  55 (48b 5x4 1x6)

End of over 46 (11 runs) South Africa 257/5 (RR: 5.59)
M Muralitharan 10-0-47-1 (1w) - Snake End
ND McKenzie 96* (121b 9x4 1x6) 

  46.1 Zoysa to Klusener, no run, down the leg side ,no wide called
  46.2 Zoysa to Klusener, one run, played off his pads down to sq leg
  46.3 Zoysa to McKenzie, wide: no run
  46.3 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, cut straight to backward point off the
        back foot
  46.4 Zoysa to McKenzie, FOUR, 100 for Mckensie ,his maiden in ODI
  46.5 Zoysa to McKenzie, wide: no run
  46.5 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, defensively played onto the leg side
  46.6 Zoysa to McKenzie, legbye: one run, trying to played down to fine
        leg ,not making contact

End of over 47 (8 runs) South Africa 265/5 (RR: 5.64)
DNT Zoysa 9-0-56-1 (2w) - Buffalo Park Drive End
ND McKenzie 100* (125b 10x4 1x6) L Klusener 1* (2b)

  47.1 Vaas to McKenzie, one run, dabbed down into the ground ,
  47.2 Vaas to Klusener, FOUR, inside edge ,down to fine leg
  47.3 Vaas to Klusener, legbye: FOUR
  47.4 Vaas to Klusener, one run, played to wide mid on ,off the back foot
  47.5 Vaas to McKenzie, FOUR, clipped of his pads ,lovely stroke
  47.6 Vaas to McKenzie, no run, full ,played out to point

End of over 48 (14 runs) South Africa 279/5 (RR: 5.81)
WPUJC Vaas 9-0-43-1 (4nb) - Snake End
L Klusener 6* (5b 1x4) ND McKenzie 105* (128b 11x4 1x6)

  48.1 Zoysa to Klusener, OUT: top edge ,high into the air ,trying to
        force the pace

       South Africa 279/6, Partnership of 22
       L Klusener  c Chandana b Zoysa  6 (6b 1x4 0x6)
       ND McKenzie 105* (128b 11x4 1x6) DNT Zoysa 9.1-0-56-2 (2w)

  48.2 Zoysa to McKenzie, two runs
  48.3 Zoysa to McKenzie, FOUR
  48.4 Zoysa to McKenzie, FOUR
  48.5 Zoysa to McKenzie, no run, giving him self room ,missing it out
        side off
  48.6 Zoysa to McKenzie, two runs, stoked down to mid on , off the front
        foot

End of over 49 (12 runs) South Africa 291/6 (RR: 5.94)
DNT Zoysa 10-0-68-2 (2w) - Buffalo Park Drive End
N Boje 0* (0b) ND McKenzie 117* (133b 13x4 1x6)

  49.1 Vaas to Boje, FOUR, glorious cover drive throuhg cover region, what
        a shot
  49.2 Vaas to Boje, wide: no run
  49.2 Vaas to Boje, one run
  49.3 Vaas to McKenzie, two runs
  49.4 Vaas to McKenzie, one run
  49.5 Vaas to Boje, two runs

       South Africa 302/7, Partnership of 23
       N Boje  run out (Jayasuriya)  7 (3b 1x4 0x6)

  49.6 Vaas to Boje, no run

End of over 50 (11 runs) South Africa 302/6 (RR: 6.04)
WPUJC Vaas 10-0-54-1 (1w 4nb) - Snake End
ND McKenzie 120* (135b 13x4 1x6) N Boje 7* (4b 1x4)

       South Africa 302/7, Partnership of 23
       N Boje  run out (Jayasuriya)  7 (4b 1x4 0x6)
       South Africa 302/7, Partnership of 23
       N Boje  run out (Atapattu)  7 (4b 1x4 0x6)

   0.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run
   0.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run
   0.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run
   0.4 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, defensively played ,outside edge
        ,down into the ground to 2nd slip
   0.5 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, one run, rocks onto the back foot ,pulled
        to sq leg
   0.6 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed into the covers,off the back
        fot

End of over 1 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 3/0 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 300/49 = 6.12)
SM Pollock 1-0-3-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
ST Jayasuriya 2* (3b) RS Kaluwitharana 1* (3b)

   1.1 Telemachus to Jayasuriya, no run, played defensively back to the
        bowler
   1.2 Telemachus to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed onto the off side ,infront
        of sq
   1.3 Telemachus to Jayasuriya, two runs, turned off his pads past sq leg
   1.4 Telemachus to Jayasuriya, one run, played onto the leg side ,to a
        vacant mid wkt area
   1.5 Telemachus to Kaluwitharana, no run, flashes at the ball,getting an
        edge ,short of 1st slip
   1.6 Telemachus to Kaluwitharana, (noball) no run
   1.6 Telemachus to Kaluwitharana, one run

End of over 2 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 8/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 295/48 = 6.15)
R Telemachus 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Snake End
RS Kaluwitharana 2* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 5* (7b)

   2.1 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, played defensively to mid on
   2.2 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, stroked back to the bowler ,of
        the front foot
   2.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, OUT: rapped on the pads ,hitting leg
        stump

       Sri Lanka 8/1, Partnership of 8
       RS Kaluwitharana  lbw b Pollock  2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       ST Jayasuriya 5* (7b) SM Pollock 1.3-0-3-1

   2.4 Pollock to Atapattu, FOUR, clipped off his toes to mid wkt, lovely
        stroke
   2.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, short ball ,outside off,played
        defensively
   2.6 Pollock to Atapattu, one run, playing back ,hitting outside
        edge,past 2nd slip

End of over 3 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 13/1 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 290/47 = 6.17)
SM Pollock 2-0-8-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
MS Atapattu 5* (3b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 5* (7b)

   3.1 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, played and miss ,outside off stump
   3.2 Telemachus to Atapattu, (noball) no run, forward ,defensively onto
        the back foot
   3.2 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, stroked to short mid off,off the
        front foot
   3.3 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, playing back, ball almost sneaking
        through
   3.4 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, stroked to point off the back foot
   3.5 Telemachus to Atapattu, (noball) no run
   3.5 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, defensively onto the backfoot,
        played to cover
   3.6 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run

End of over 4 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 15/1 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 288/46 = 6.26)
R Telemachus 2-0-7-0 (3nb) - Snake End
ST Jayasuriya 5* (7b) MS Atapattu 5* (11b 1x4)

   4.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, two runs, turned past sq leg
   4.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, OUT: bowled!!! ,taking the inside edge ,onto
        the stumps

       Sri Lanka 17/2, Partnership of 9
       ST Jayasuriya  b Pollock  7 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       MS Atapattu 5* (11b 1x4) SM Pollock 2.2-0-10-2

   4.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, attempting to turn it onto the leg
        side ,not making contact
   4.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, played to the covers ,off the back
        foot
   4.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, played down to 3rd man
   4.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, stroked into the covers ,hittng it low
        on the bat

End of over 5 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 18/2 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 285/45 = 6.33)
SM Pollock 3-0-11-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 1* (3b) MS Atapattu 5* (12b 1x4)

   5.1 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, outside off ,left alone to
        collect by Boucher
   5.2 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, defended from the front foot
        ,into the covers
   5.3 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run
   5.4 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, forward ,defensively to extra
        cover
   5.5 Telemachus to Jayawardene, one run, stroked to mid on
   5.6 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run

End of over 6 (1 run) Sri Lanka 19/2 (RR: 3.17 RRR: 284/44 = 6.45)
R Telemachus 3-0-8-0 (3nb) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 2* (8b) MS Atapattu 5* (13b 1x4)

   6.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, rapped onto the pads, trying to
        turn it to leg side
   6.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, pushed back to the bowler ,off the
        front foot
   6.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, defensively stroked to mid on
   6.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, mid on does the fielding again
   6.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, squared him up ,ball played down
        into the ground
   6.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, cut down to 3rd man

End of over 7 (1 run) Sri Lanka 20/2 (RR: 2.86 RRR: 283/43 = 6.58)
SM Pollock 4-0-12-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 3* (14b) MS Atapattu 5* (13b 1x4)

   7.1 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, stroked off the front foot to
        mid on
   7.2 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run
   7.3 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, outside off ,ball kicking ait
   7.4 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, defensively played to mid off,
        bowlers maitaning aood line and lenght
   7.5 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run, lbw shout ,ball strike outside
        the line
   7.6 Telemachus to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 8 (maiden) Sri Lanka 20/2 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 283/42 = 6.74)
R Telemachus 4-1-8-0 (3nb) - Snake End
MS Atapattu 5* (13b 1x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 3* (20b)

   8.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, played out to point ,of the back foot
   8.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, defensively stroked back to the bowler
   8.3 Pollock to Atapattu, three runs, clipped off his pads ,through mid
        wkt
   8.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run
   8.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, good defensive stroke onto the off
        side
   8.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, ditto ,same shot as before

End of over 9 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 23/2 (RR: 2.56 RRR: 280/41 = 6.83)
SM Pollock 5-0-15-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
MS Atapattu 8* (16b 1x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 3* (23b)

   9.1 Telemachus to Atapattu, one run, guided down to the 3rd man area
   9.2 Telemachus to Jayawardene, FOUR, clipped over mid wkt's head
        ,bounching short of the rope
   9.3 Telemachus to Jayawardene, one run, cut away down to 3rd man
   9.4 Telemachus to Atapattu, two runs, outside off ,outside edge ,wide
        of 2nd slip
   9.5 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, pushed defensively to extra cover
   9.6 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, trying to turn it to leg, not
        making contact

End of over 10 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 31/2 (RR: 3.10 RRR: 272/40 = 6.80)
R Telemachus 5-1-16-0 (3nb) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 8* (25b 1x4) MS Atapattu 11* (20b 1x4)

  10.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, FOUR, turned off his toes through mid wkt
  10.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run
  10.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, dabbed down to point, outside off
  10.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, two runs, turned down to fine leg, off his
        pads
  10.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, played down to 3rd man ,pass 1st
        slip
  10.6 Pollock to Atapattu, one run, guided down to 3rd man

End of over 11 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 39/2 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 264/39 = 6.77)
SM Pollock 6-0-23-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
MS Atapattu 12* (21b 1x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 15* (30b 2x4)

  11.1 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run
  11.2 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run, played out to point
  11.3 Telemachus to Atapattu, FOUR, turned past mid wkt ,Ntini not being
        able to stop it
  11.4 Telemachus to Atapattu, no run
  11.5 Telemachus to Atapattu, two runs
  11.6 Telemachus to Atapattu, two runs

End of over 12 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 47/2 (RR: 3.92 RRR: 256/38 = 6.74)
R Telemachus 6-1-24-0 (3nb) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 15* (30b 2x4) MS Atapattu 20* (27b 2x4)

  12.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, driving at the ball ,getting an thick
        outside edge ,Rhode stopping it
  12.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, flashing outside off
  12.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, sharp rising bowl ,played off the
        back foot ,down into the ground
  12.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, defensive stroke of the back foot
  12.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, sharp ,fast ball ,outside off
        ,defended to cover
  12.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, dabbed away to mid wkt

End of over 13 (1 run) Sri Lanka 48/2 (RR: 3.69 RRR: 255/37 = 6.89)
M Ntini 1-0-1-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 16* (36b 2x4) MS Atapattu 20* (27b 2x4)

  13.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, two runs
  13.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run
  13.3 Kallis to Atapattu, no run
  13.4 Kallis to Atapattu, wide: no run
  13.4 Kallis to Atapattu, FOUR
  13.5 Kallis to Atapattu, no run
  13.6 Kallis to Atapattu, one run, down to 3rd man

End of over 14 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 57/2 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 246/36 = 6.83)
JH Kallis 1-0-9-0 (1w) - Snake End
MS Atapattu 25* (31b 3x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 19* (38b 2x4)

  14.1 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, sharp rising ball ,outside off ,pushed
        down into the ground
  14.2 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, defensively dabbed down to point
  14.3 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, outside off ,stroked to mid off ,off the
        front foot
  14.4 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, clipped off his pads to sq leg
  14.5 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, turned wide of mid on
  14.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, pushed ,off the front foot ,to mid
        off

End of over 15 (1 run) Sri Lanka 58/2 (RR: 3.87 RRR: 245/35 = 7.00)
M Ntini 2-0-2-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
MS Atapattu 26* (36b 3x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 19* (39b 2x4)

  15.1 Kallis to Atapattu, one run, down to 3rd man
  15.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, full outside off, driven to extra
        cover
  15.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, turned away to mid wkt
  15.4 Kallis to Atapattu, wide: no run
  15.4 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, inside edge ,missing the off stump ,but
        not by much
  15.5 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, wide outside off
  15.6 Kallis to Atapattu, no run

End of over 16 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 61/2 (RR: 3.81 RRR: 242/34 = 7.12)
JH Kallis 2-0-12-0 (2w) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 20* (41b 2x4) MS Atapattu 27* (40b 3x4)

        Drinks
  16.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, dabbed defebsively into the groung
        ,on the off side
  16.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  16.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, stroked to point off the front foot
  16.4 Ntini to Atapattu, FOUR, cracking sq cut ,past point ,glorious shot
  16.5 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, quickly onto the back foot, played to
        cover
  16.6 Ntini to Atapattu, no run

End of over 17 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 66/2 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 237/33 = 7.18)
M Ntini 3-0-7-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 21* (44b 2x4) MS Atapattu 31* (43b 4x4)

  17.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, forward onto the back foot, defended
        to cover
  17.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run
  17.3 Kallis to Atapattu, one run, cut away to point ,not picking it up
        cleanly,resulting in one
  17.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, turned away to midwkt
  17.5 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, defensively played to mid off ,off the
        front foot
  17.6 Kallis to Atapattu, one run, lovely sq cut out to cover on the
        boundery

End of over 18 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 70/2 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 233/32 = 7.28)
JH Kallis 3-0-16-0 (2w) - Snake End
MS Atapattu 33* (46b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 23* (47b 2x4)

  18.1 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, defended off the back foot ,to point
  18.2 Ntini to Atapattu, no run
  18.3 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, quick single to mid on ,if he hit ,he
        was gone
  18.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, pulled to mid wkt ,not timing it
        ,getting it high on the bat ,falling wide of mid on
  18.5 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, sqcut ,but Jonty's there to stop it
  18.6 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, quickly onto the back foot, played out
        to mid on

End of over 19 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 72/2 (RR: 3.79 RRR: 231/31 = 7.45)
M Ntini 4-0-9-0 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 24* (48b 2x4) MS Atapattu 34* (51b 4x4)

  19.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, full ,on the leg stump, played out
        to mid on
  19.2 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, played out to mid on ,Kallis almost
        running the non striker over
  19.3 Kallis to Atapattu, one run, played out to cover, sweaper doing the
        fielding
  19.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, workered away onto the leg side
  19.5 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, turned away ,off his pads to short mid
        wkt
  19.6 Kallis to Atapattu, no run, driven off the back foot ,but straight
        to cover

End of over 20 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 75/2 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 228/30 = 7.60)
JH Kallis 4-0-19-0 (2w) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 26* (50b 2x4) MS Atapattu 35* (55b 4x4)

  20.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, two runs, cut away over point ,sliced the
        ball over the fielder's head
  20.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, worked away off his hips down to sq
        leg
  20.3 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, rocks onto the back foot, pulled away
        to backward sq leg
  20.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, legbye: one run
  20.5 Ntini to Atapattu, OUT: flashing outside the off,only managing to
        get an outside edge to Boucher

       Sri Lanka 80/3, Partnership of 63
       MS Atapattu  c Boucher b Ntini  36 (57b 4x4 0x6)
       DPMdeS Jayawardene 29* (53b 2x4) M Ntini 4.5-0-13-1

  20.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run

End of over 21 (19 runs) Sri Lanka 94/3 (RR: 4.48 RRR: 209/29 = 7.21)
M Ntini 5-0-14-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 43* (54b 2x4) K Sangakkara 0* (0b)

  21.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  21.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  21.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  21.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  21.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  21.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run

End of over 22 (1 run) Sri Lanka 95/3 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 208/28 = 7.43)
JH Kallis 5-0-20-0 (2w) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 44* (60b 2x4) K Sangakkara 0* (0b)

  22.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  22.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  22.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  22.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run
  22.5 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run
  22.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 23 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 97/3 (RR: 4.22 RRR: 206/27 = 7.63)
M Ntini 6-0-16-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
K Sangakkara 1* (1b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 45* (65b 2x4)

  23.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
  23.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
  23.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
  23.4 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
  23.5 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run
  23.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run

End of over 24 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 99/3 (RR: 4.12 RRR: 204/26 = 7.85)
JH Kallis 6-0-22-0 (2w) - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 46* (66b 2x4) K Sangakkara 2* (6b)

  24.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  24.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR
  24.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run
  24.4 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run
  24.5 Ntini to Sangakkara, FOUR
  24.6 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run

End of over 25 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 109/3 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 194/25 = 7.76)
M Ntini 7-0-26-1 - Buffalo Park Drive End
K Sangakkara 7* (9b 1x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 51* (69b 3x4)

  25.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
  25.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, FOUR
  25.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run
  25.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
  25.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run
  25.6 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run

End of over 26 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 116/3 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 187/24 = 7.79)
JH Kallis 7-0-29-0 (2w) - Snake End
K Sangakkara 13* (13b 2x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 52* (71b 3x4)

  26.1 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run
  26.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  26.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run
  26.4 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run
  26.5 Ntini to Sangakkara, OUT:

       Sri Lanka 119/4, Partnership of 39
       K Sangakkara  c Hall b Ntini  15 (16b 2x4 0x6)
       DPMdeS Jayawardene 53* (73b 3x4) M Ntini 7.5-0-29-2

  26.6 Ntini to Arnold, legbye: one run

End of over 27 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 120/4 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 183/23 = 7.96)
M Ntini 8-0-29-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
RP Arnold 0* (1b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 53* (73b 3x4)

  27.1 Kallis to Arnold, no run
  27.2 Kallis to Arnold, one run
  27.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run
  27.4 Kallis to Arnold, no run
  27.5 Kallis to Arnold, no run
  27.6 Kallis to Arnold, one run

End of over 28 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 123/4 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 180/22 = 8.18)
JH Kallis 8-0-32-0 (2w) - Snake End
RP Arnold 2* (6b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 54* (74b 3x4)

  28.1 Ntini to Arnold, no run
  28.2 Ntini to Arnold, no run
  28.3 Ntini to Arnold, FOUR, smashed past extra cover
  28.4 Ntini to Arnold, no run
  28.5 Ntini to Arnold, one run
  28.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, full delivery, played out to point

End of over 29 (-7 runs) Sri Lanka 116/4 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 187/21 = 8.90)
M Ntini 9-0-35-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 46* (70b 3x4) RP Arnold 7* (11b 1x4)

  29.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
  29.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
  29.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
  29.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run
  29.5 Klusener to Arnold, one run
  27.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run

End of over 28 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 119/4 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 184/22 = 8.36)
L Klusener 1-0-3-0 - Snake End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 48* (75b 4x4) RP Arnold 8* (12b 1x4)

  28.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run
  28.2 Ntini to Arnold, no run
  28.3 Ntini to Arnold, one run, played down to 3rd man
  30.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
  30.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, played and missed outside the off
        stump
  30.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, pushed wide of the bowler, 50 up for
        the batsman

End of over 31 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 122/4 (RR: 3.94 RRR: 181/19 = 9.53)
M Ntini 10-0-38-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
DPMdeS Jayawardene 50* (79b 4x4) RP Arnold 9* (14b 1x4)

  31.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, two runs
  31.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, (noball) no run
  31.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, played off his pads the mid wkt
  31.3 Klusener to Arnold, one run
  31.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, smashed away to mid wkt
  31.5 Klusener to Arnold, one run, played down to 3rd man
  31.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, pushed into the covers ,but
        straight to cover

End of over 32 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 129/4 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 174/18 = 9.67)
L Klusener 4-0-20-0 (1nb) - Snake End
RP Arnold 11* (19b 1x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 54* (81b 4x4)

  32.1 Boje to Arnold, FOUR, swept away ,firmly to vacant sq leg
  32.2 Boje to Arnold, one run, pushed onto the off side ,quick single
        taken
  32.3 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, down the wkt,smashed over cover ,one
        bounce -four
  32.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, turned away to long leg
  32.5 Boje to Arnold, one run, driven past the bowler to mid on
  32.6 Boje to Jayawardene, wide: no run
  32.6 Boje to Jayawardene, OUT: driven straight into the bowler's hands
        ,taking a good catch

       Sri Lanka 141/5, Partnership of 22
       DPMdeS Jayawardene  c & b Boje  59 (84b 5x4 0x6)

End of over 33 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 141/5 (RR: 4.27 RRR: 162/17 = 9.53)
N Boje 1-0-12-1 (1w) - Buffalo Park Drive End
RP Arnold 17* (22b 2x4) 

  33.1 Klusener to Arnold, one run, played into the covers ,off the back
        foot
  33.2 Klusener to Chandana, one run, directed onto the leg stump,turn
        away to sq leg
  33.3 Klusener to Arnold, one run, worked away off his hips ,to backward
        sq leg
  33.4 Klusener to Chandana, one run, turned away to fine leg
  33.5 Klusener to Arnold, (noball) one run, played through mid wkt region
  33.5 Klusener to Chandana, OUT: hit straight infront, onto the pads
        ,plum as can be,ball hitting middle and off stump

       Sri Lanka 147/6, Partnership of 6
       UDU Chandana  lbw b Klusener  2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       RP Arnold 20* (25b 2x4) L Klusener 4.5-0-26-1 (2nb)

  33.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, played defensively to extra cover

End of over 34 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 147/6 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 156/16 = 9.75)
L Klusener 5-0-26-1 (2nb) - Snake End
RP Arnold 20* (25b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 0* (1b)

  34.1 Boje to Arnold, no run
  34.2 Boje to Arnold, one run
  34.3 Boje to Vaas, one run, played into the covers ,point collecting
  34.4 Boje to Arnold, no run, turned down to short fine leg, good
        fielding prevents a single
  34.5 Boje to Arnold, one run, stroked to mid off, 150 up for Sri Lanka
  34.6 Boje to Vaas, one run, played to mid on

End of over 35 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 151/6 (RR: 4.31 RRR: 152/15 = 10.13)
N Boje 2-0-16-1 (1w) - Buffalo Park Drive End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (3b) RP Arnold 22* (29b 2x4)

  35.1 Klusener to Vaas, no run, stroked into the cover ,off the back foot
  35.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run, defensively playef intop the off side
  35.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  35.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, stroked away to cover off the back foot
  35.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  35.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run

End of over 36 (maiden) Sri Lanka 151/6 (RR: 4.19 RRR: 152/14 = 10.86)
L Klusener 6-1-26-1 (2nb) - Snake End
RP Arnold 22* (29b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 2* (9b)

  36.1 Boje to Arnold, one run, lovely sweep shot to backward sq lg
  36.2 Boje to Vaas, one run, turned away to mid on ,off the front foot
  36.3 Boje to Arnold, one run, worked away to mid wkt
  36.4 Boje to Vaas, two runs, chipped over the bowler's head, down the
        ground
  36.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, worked onto the leg side ,straight to mid wkt
  36.6 Boje to Vaas, no run

End of over 37 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 156/6 (RR: 4.22 RRR: 147/13 = 11.31)
N Boje 3-0-21-1 (1w) - Buffalo Park Drive End
RP Arnold 24* (31b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 5* (13b)

  37.1 Klusener to Arnold, legbye: one run
  37.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  37.3 Klusener to Vaas, one run, slower ball ,on the leg side ,turned to
        sq leg
  37.4 Klusener to Arnold, no run, rapped onto the pads, going down leg
  37.5 Klusener to Arnold, (noball) one run
  37.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  37.6 Klusener to Vaas, one run, worked away to sq leg ,neat fielding by
        Boje

End of over 38 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 161/6 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 142/12 = 11.83)
L Klusener 7-1-30-1 (3nb) - Snake End
WPUJC Vaas 7* (17b) RP Arnold 25* (34b 2x4)

  38.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, defensive push past the bowler ,cleaned up
        by mid on
  38.2 Pollock to Vaas, no run, defensive stroke to a short extra cover
  38.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, worked away to wide sq leg
  38.4 Pollock to Vaas, one run, cut past point off the back foot
  38.5 Pollock to Arnold, no run, tentative push outside the off stump
  38.6 Pollock to Arnold, one run, guided down to 3rd man, neat little
        shot

End of over 39 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 163/6 (RR: 4.18 RRR: 140/11 = 12.73)
SM Pollock 7-0-25-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
RP Arnold 26* (36b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 8* (21b)

  39.1 Telemachus to Arnold, no run
  39.2 Telemachus to Arnold, no run
  39.3 Telemachus to Arnold, one run
  39.4 Telemachus to Vaas, (noball) one run, stroked into the covers
        ,sweeper doing the fielding
  39.4 Telemachus to Arnold, wide: no run
  39.4 Telemachus to Arnold, no run, cut off the back foot ,but straight
        to point
  39.5 Telemachus to Arnold, no run, outside leg ,just touching the pad on
        the way to Boucher
  39.6 Telemachus to Arnold, no run, defensive push to mid off

End of over 40 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 167/6 (RR: 4.18 RRR: 136/10 = 13.60)
R Telemachus 7-1-28-0 (1w 4nb) - Snake End
WPUJC Vaas 9* (22b) RP Arnold 27* (42b 2x4)

  40.1 Pollock to Vaas, one run, stroked away into the covers
  40.2 Pollock to Arnold, one run, cut down to 3rd man ,thick outside edge
  40.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, tentative nibble at the ball outside off
  40.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run, defended down the wkt ,back to the bowler
  40.5 Pollock to Vaas, no run
  40.6 Pollock to Vaas, one run, stroked off the back foot into the
        covers,sweeper doing the cleaning up

End of over 41 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 170/6 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 133/9 = 14.78)
SM Pollock 8-0-28-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
WPUJC Vaas 11* (27b) RP Arnold 28* (43b 2x4)

  41.1 Telemachus to Vaas, no run
  41.2 Telemachus to Vaas, FOUR, lovely cut off the back foot ,beating 3rd
        man
  41.3 Telemachus to Vaas, no run
  41.4 Telemachus to Vaas, no run
  41.5 Telemachus to Vaas, no run, played to mid off
  41.6 Telemachus to Vaas, one run

End of over 42 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 175/6 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 128/8 = 16.00)
R Telemachus 8-1-33-0 (1w 4nb) - Snake End
WPUJC Vaas 16* (33b 1x4) RP Arnold 28* (43b 2x4)

  42.1 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  42.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  42.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  42.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  42.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  42.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run

End of over 43 (maiden) Sri Lanka 175/6 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 128/7 = 18.29)
L Klusener 8-2-30-1 (3nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
RP Arnold 28* (43b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 16* (39b 1x4)

  43.1 Telemachus to Arnold, one run, lovely stroke past poit region,
        sweeper doing the fielding
  43.2 Telemachus to Vaas, one run, neatly played down to 3rd man
  43.3 Telemachus to Arnold, one run, cut off the back foot ,point doing
        the fielding
  43.4 Telemachus to Vaas, FOUR, cut off the back foot ,finding the gap
        between point and cover
  43.5 Telemachus to Vaas, wide: no run
  43.5 Telemachus to Vaas, no run
  43.6 Telemachus to Vaas, wide: no run
  43.6 Telemachus to Vaas, two runs, smacked over mid on ,clearing his
        comfortably

End of over 44 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 186/6 (RR: 4.23 RRR: 117/6 = 19.50)
R Telemachus 9-1-44-0 (3w 4nb) - Snake End
RP Arnold 30* (45b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 23* (43b 2x4)

  44.1 Klusener to Arnold, no run, ball cutting back in to the left hander
  44.2 Klusener to Arnold, one run
  44.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, outside off ,played and missed
  44.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, stroked defensively to mid off
  44.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  44.6 Klusener to Vaas, one run, forward push down the ground to mid off

End of over 45 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 188/6 (RR: 4.18 RRR: 115/5 = 23.00)
L Klusener 9-2-32-1 (3nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
WPUJC Vaas 24* (47b 2x4) RP Arnold 31* (47b 2x4)

  45.1 Kallis to Vaas, one run
  45.2 Kallis to Arnold, one run, stroked straight pass the bowler, mid
        off doing the fielding
  45.3 Kallis to Vaas, no run, played off the front foot into the covers
  45.4 Kallis to Vaas, one run, straight to long off
  45.5 Kallis to Arnold, no run, played and missed outside off, sharp
        rising ball
  45.6 Kallis to Arnold, FOUR, tapped down the ground over the bowler's
        head

End of over 46 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 195/6 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 108/4 = 27.00)
JH Kallis 7-0-29-0 (2w) - Snake End
WPUJC Vaas 26* (50b 2x4) RP Arnold 36* (50b 3x4)

  46.1 Klusener to Vaas, no run, played off the back foot ,straight to
        extra cover
  46.2 Klusener to Vaas, one run
  46.3 Klusener to Arnold, no run, played out to point ,off the back foot
  46.4 Klusener to Arnold, one run, smashed over the cover region ,just
        short of the sweeper
  46.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run
  46.6 Klusener to Vaas, one run, dabbed down into the covers ,quick
        single taken

End of over 47 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 198/6 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 105/3 = 35.00)
L Klusener 10-2-35-1 (3nb) - Buffalo Park Drive End
WPUJC Vaas 28* (54b 2x4) RP Arnold 37* (52b 3x4)

  47.1 Kallis to Vaas, no run, stroked to point off the back foot
  47.2 Kallis to Vaas, no run, pushed out to mod on
  47.3 Kallis to Vaas, no run
  47.4 Kallis to Vaas, no run, defensively played to the bowler
  47.5 Kallis to Vaas, one run, stroked out to the covers
  47.6 Kallis to Arnold, no run, backfoot cut ,not timing it ,played out
        to point

End of over 48 (1 run) Sri Lanka 199/6 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 104/2 = 52.00)
JH Kallis 8-0-30-0 (2w) - Snake End
WPUJC Vaas 29* (59b 2x4) RP Arnold 37* (53b 3x4)

  48.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run
  48.2 Pollock to Vaas, one run
  48.3 Pollock to Arnold, one run
  48.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run
  48.5 Pollock to Vaas, no run
  48.6 Pollock to Vaas, one run

End of over 49 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 202/6 (RR: 4.12 RRR: 101/1 = 101.00)
SM Pollock 9-0-31-2 - Buffalo Park Drive End
WPUJC Vaas 31* (64b 2x4) RP Arnold 38* (54b 3x4)

  49.1 McKenzie to Vaas, wide: no run
  48.1 McKenzie to Vaas, no run
  48.2 McKenzie to Vaas, two runs
  48.3 McKenzie to Vaas, one run, played to sq leg
  48.4 McKenzie to Arnold, no run
  49.5 McKenzie to Arnold, one run
  49.6 McKenzie to Vaas, no run, outside off ,played and missed

End of over 50 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 207/6 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 96/0 = 0.00)
ND McKenzie 1-0-5-0 (1w) - Snake End
RP Arnold 39* (56b 3x4) WPUJC Vaas 34* (68b 2x4)

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Date-stamped : 17 Dec2000 - 18:24