Match State: Match start scheduled for 10am local time (08:00 GMT, 19:00 AEDT)
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Goodyear Park in Bloemfontein for the fourth one-day
international match of the seven-match series, played between
Australia and the host South Africa.
In the first match of the one-day series, Australia beat South
Africa by 19 runs at the New Wanderers Stadium im Johannesburg.
The second match was played at the SuperSport Park, Centurion -
Australia winning by 45 runs.
South Africa looked like winning the third match played at North
West Cricket Stadium, Potchefstroom
Some brilliant batting by Jimmy Maher - unbeaten knock of 43 off
just 32 balls took Australia to a sensational Tie!
Last man Nathan Hauritz (11*) and Maher added 36 runs off 28 balls!
All that happened on Wednesday. Today is Saturday - another fine
day for cricket at Bloemfontein.
The pressure is on the homeside to win this match. If Australia win
this match - they will assure themselves of not losing the series.
South Africa will have to look forward to a better team performance
- If the batting let down in the first couple of matches,
It was the South Africa bowling that failed to provide the final
blow in Potchesftroom.
Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State.
Toss: Australia have won the toss and are batting first.
McGrath and Harvey comes in for Watson and Bichel
Gibbs, Kluesener and Dippenaar out - Telemachus, Kirsten, Smith
come in for South Africa
Pollock will start the proceedings - Gilchrist on strike
0.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off, played in defence
0.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone
0.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, short, outside the off, cracking square
cut! what timing! four to backward point fence
0.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, (noball) FOUR, short and angling in to the
batsman, sweetly timed through mid-wicket for four! great start
for Gilchrist
0.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run
0.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run
End of over 1 (9 runs) Australia 9/0 (RR: 9.00)
SM Pollock 1-0-9-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) AC Gilchrist 8* (7b 2x4)
Ntini will share the new ball - on strike is Matt Hayden
1.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, short, pulled away! brilliant fielding by
Boje at mid-wicket
1.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, short, on leg and middle, goes for the
pull, does not time it, no chance of a run
1.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, faster delivery, down the leg, not called
a wide
1.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, bowling wide of the crease, trying to
angle it across, hayden shuffling across, inside edge onto the
pads
1.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, short of a good length, angling away -
left alone to the keeper
1.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, on leg and middle, can't get the ball away
for runs, played in defence towards mid-wicket
End of over 2 (maiden) Australia 9/0 (RR: 4.50)
M Ntini 1-1-0-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 8* (7b 2x4) ML Hayden 0* (6b)
2.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, (noball) one run, outside the off, chops the
ball down to third-man for a single - a no ball called too for
over stepping
2.1 Pollock to Hayden, three runs, slightly short, on middle and off,
Hayden goes back and punches it straight past the stumps at the
non strikers end, ball running away to the fence, the outfield is
quick, good piece of fielding, three runs is all they get
2.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, well on target, Gilchrist watchful in
defence
2.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, well on target, Gilchrist watchful in
defence - once again
2.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, Pollock finding good line and length,
keeps Gilchrist honest in defence
2.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, on good length, slightly on leg and
middle, played defensively towards the on side
2.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, faster delivery, angling away from
the batsman, has Gilchrist hurried to play the defensive shot
End of over 3 (5 runs) Australia 14/0 (RR: 4.67)
SM Pollock 2-0-14-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
ML Hayden 3* (7b) AC Gilchrist 9* (13b 2x4)
3.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, on leg and middle, hit on the pad, no
damage done
3.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, just outside the off, shapes to play at
it, inside edge, Hayden not too comfortable here
3.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, once again - that leg and middle line, not
giving the width to cut an dpull, played in defence
3.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, short outside the off, angling away,
hayden has a good look at it - leaves it alone to Boucher
3.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, over-pitched outside the off, flowing off
drive - finds McKenzie on the way at mid-off
3.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, excellent delivery! angling away from the
batsman, Hayden plays at it - beaten!
End of over 4 (maiden) Australia 14/0 (RR: 3.50)
M Ntini 2-2-0-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 9* (13b 2x4) ML Hayden 3* (13b)
4.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, short and outside the off, cracking
square cut - it is that man Jonty Rhodes! wonderful stop again.
4.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, gives the width outside the off,
goes for the flashy cut - top edge and flies down to third-man -
just short of the fielder.
4.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, well up to the batsman - outside the
off, Hayden launches into a big off drive - only up to Kirsten at
mid-off
4.4 Pollock to Hayden, one run, on leg stump, tucked around the corner
for a single.
4.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, much better line and length, slightly
short too, played to covers in defence
4.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, well up to the batsman, just outside
the off, defended.
End of over 5 (2 runs) Australia 16/0 (RR: 3.20)
SM Pollock 3-0-16-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
ML Hayden 4* (15b) AC Gilchrist 10* (17b 2x4)
Ntini to continue
5.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, good pace and direction, close to the off
stump and seaming away - Hayden leaves it alone
5.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper - good pace once again.
5.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, on leg and middle, Hayden shuffles across
and plays it defensively to the on side.
5.4 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, Hayden picks this up too well - not too
short, pulled away over mid-wicket for four!.
5.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, well on target, has Hayden honest in
defence - back to the bowler.
5.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, slightly outside the off, played
defensively towards mid-off
End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 20/0 (RR: 3.33)
M Ntini 3-2-4-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 10* (17b 2x4) ML Hayden 8* (21b 1x4)
Pollock to continue - Gilchrist is on strike.
6.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good line and length, a shade outside
the off, played in defence
6.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, too close to the of stump to cut,
Gilchrist jabs it down towards third-man for a single.
6.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, slightly over-pitched outside the off,
Hayden wants to play the big off drive, thick inside edge is all
he manages, ball rolss on towards the leg side.
6.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, full and on the off stump, driven firmly
to Telemachus at mid-on - slight misfield too, no runs taken
6.5 Pollock to Hayden, FOUR, Hayden pushes the ball firmly back past
the bowler, Kirsten dives... the ball goes past him, the lightning
quick outfield takes care of it - four!
6.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, short of a length delivery, just outside
the off, Hayden shuffles across - defends.
End of over 7 (5 runs) Australia 25/0 (RR: 3.57)
SM Pollock 4-0-21-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
AC Gilchrist 11* (19b 2x4) ML Hayden 12* (25b 2x4)
Ntini to continue
7.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, excellent delivery - fast and furious,
Gilchrist shapes to play at it, thick inside edge onto the pads.
7.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, keeps Gilchrist honest in defence.
7.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, full and outside the off, Gilchrist
strugglign to get some timing going - misses out on four easy
runs!
7.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, half-hearted appeal by the bowler, fast
delivery, hits Gilchrist on the pads - possibly pitched outside
the leg.
7.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, once again full in length outside the
off, misses out on easy runs, played to mid-off.
7.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, just outside the off, Gilchrist on the
moce, walks forward and pushes the ball to Kirsten at mid-off and
charges through to complete the single.
End of over 8 (1 run) Australia 26/0 (RR: 3.25)
M Ntini 4-2-5-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 12* (25b 2x4) ML Hayden 12* (25b 2x4)
8.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, pushed back to Pollock - Gilchrist
not timign the shots at all
8.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, the ball not coming on to the bat,
played back down the track - for a while it was in the air, safely
towards mid-off
8.3 Pollock to Hayden, one run, Hayden caught on the crease, plays at
it outside the off, gets a thick edge and down to third-man - in
the air it went and a second slip would have taken it!
8.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, outside the off, pushed towards
covers and takes the single
8.5 Pollock to Hayden, FOUR, just short of a length, plays right
through the line, hit in the air and over mid-on for four! eases
the presure a bit
8.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, just outside the off, hurries the
batsman to play defensively towards the off side.
End of over 9 (7 runs) Australia 33/0 (RR: 3.67)
SM Pollock 5-0-28-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
AC Gilchrist 14* (28b 2x4) ML Hayden 17* (28b 3x4)
9.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, right on target, has Gilchrist hurried
to defend it.
9.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, angling away - still too close to cut -
Gilchrist getting a bit impatient here, chops it hard onto the
ground.
9.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, just outside the off, played in
defence.
This is a very impressive opening spell by Ntini
9.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, having said that - Ntini offers the width
outside the off, Gilchrist makes merry - smashes it through the
off side for four!
9.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, sliding into the batsman, tucked
around the corner for a single.
9.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, on target - played towards mid-on, no
chance of a run.
End of over 10 (5 runs) Australia 38/0 (RR: 3.80)
M Ntini 5-2-10-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 19* (33b 3x4) ML Hayden 17* (29b 3x4)
Telemachus will have a bowl now
Gilchrist is the man on strike
10.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, just outside the off, not at full
pace, played defensively
10.2 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, on leg and middle, played toward
smid-wicket, Smith does not field that cleanly, they don't take
the run
10.3 Telemachus to Gilchrist, (noball) one run, no ball called, played
around the corner for a single.
10.3 Telemachus to Hayden, OUT: Bingo! Telemachus Strikes! angling away
from Hayden, caught in the crease, feet going nowhere, plays a
nothing shot at it - thick edge - flies through to Boucher!
Australia 40/1, Partnership of 40
ML Hayden c Boucher b Telemachus 17 (30b 3x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 20* (36b 3x4) R Telemachus 0.3-0-2-1 (1nb)
Hayden didn't look too comfortable today - and Telemachus has
reasons to celebrate!
Australian skipper - Ricky Ponting is the new batsman.
10.4 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, good first ball to the skipper,
outside the off, left alone
10.5 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, very good ball this - squares up
Ponting, thick edge and down to third-man for a single.
10.6 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, darting back in to the batsman,
pushed towards the on side - calls of Yes first and then a
definite shout - NO! end of a very good over by Telemachus.
End of over 11 (3 runs) Australia 41/1 (RR: 3.73)
R Telemachus 1-0-3-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 1* (2b) AC Gilchrist 20* (37b 3x4)
Ntini to bowl the sixth over of his first spell - Ponting is the
batsman on strike.
11.1 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, slightly short outside the off, sweet
timing through covers for four - what a shot!
11.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, once again - What a shot! short outside
the off, powerful square cut - magic stuff from Rhodes at point -
denies Ponting four runs!
11.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, just outside the off, Ponting on the move
again - thick edge and rolls down to point.
11.4 Ntini to Ponting, two runs, angling in to the batsman, sweetly
timed through mid-wicket, Smith does well to stop the ball before
it goes over the ropes - just the two runs
11.5 Ntini to Ponting, two runs, width outside the off, Ponting goes
orward and then back - cuts it down to Kirsten at square thiord-
man
11.6 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, Take That! cracking on drive for four - no
one moved a muscle to stop that - just brilliant stuff by Ponting!
End of over 12 (12 runs) Australia 53/1 (RR: 4.42)
M Ntini 6-2-22-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 20* (37b 3x4) RT Ponting 13* (8b 2x4)
That brings up the Australian 50 on the board.
12.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, pushed firmly towards mid-off and
takes a quick single.
12.2 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, fast and outside the off, played
straight towards Rhodes at point.
12.3 Telemachus to Ponting, (noball) no run, fast and furious, digs that
ball short and the ball flew straight through to Boucher.
12.3 Telemachus to Ponting, two runs, short and angling in to the
batsman, whipped away through the on side for a couple of runs.
12.4 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, keeps the ball well up to the
batsman, pushed to Pollock at mid-wicket.
12.5 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, excellent line and length, Ponting
walking across - defends it towards mid-on.
12.6 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, outside the off, playing away from
the body, gets a thick edge and the ball was in the air for a
while - down to third-man for a single.
End of over 13 (5 runs) Australia 58/1 (RR: 4.46)
R Telemachus 2-0-8-1 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 16* (14b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 21* (38b 3x4)
Kallis will replace Ntini (6-0-22-0) - Ponting on strike.
13.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, gentle loosener, outside the off, played
towards mid-on.
13.2 Kallis to Ponting, one run, angling in to the batsman, played
behind square for a single.
13.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, the slower ball - full and outside the
off, takes Gilchrist by surprise - pushes in defence.
13.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, full and outside the off, misses out
on runs, driven crisply straight to the man at short extra cover.
13.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, short and quick, Gilchrist goes for
the pull, does not time it sweetly
13.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, Kallis mixing it up well here - outside
the off, slower ball - Ponting defends.
End of over 14 (2 runs) Australia 60/1 (RR: 4.29)
JH Kallis 1-0-2-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 22* (41b 3x4) RT Ponting 17* (17b 2x4)
14.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, inside edge onto the pads, trying
to whip it away towards mid-wicket, wants the single and then
decide against it.
14.2 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, down the wicket and has a wild
slog at it - never looks good when the batsman misses it - through
to the keeper!
14.3 Telemachus to Gilchrist, wide: no run, very bad ball this - too
wide down the leg, not keeping his focus - not attacking Gilchrist
enough.
14.3 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, excellent delivery, has Gilchrist
going back and punching the ball in defence
14.4 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, on the pads, whipped away in the
air, down to deep backward square leg fence, Ntini misfields -
they do not take the extra run.
14.5 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, angling in to Ponting, played in
defene towards mid-on.
14.6 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, outside the off, leans forward and
dirves straight to the man at covers
End of over 15 (2 runs) Australia 62/1 (RR: 4.13)
R Telemachus 3-0-10-1 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
AC Gilchrist 23* (45b 3x4) RT Ponting 17* (19b 2x4)
15.1 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, defended back down the track
15.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, on leg stump, tucked around the
corner for a single
15.3 Kallis to Ponting, one run, short - goes for the pull, does not
time it well, just gets the single.
15.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, punched to Ntini at mid-off, Ponting
not too sure about the single, there is a misunderstanding of
sorts, Ntini misfields and takes the pressure off.
15.5 Kallis to Ponting, SIX, Now take that! walks down the track and
smack! hits the ball high in the air, there she goes a long long
way - way ove rlong on for huge six!
15.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, keeps the batsman in defence. That is
Drinks here in Bloemfontein.
End of over 16 (9 runs) Australia 71/1 (RR: 4.44)
JH Kallis 2-0-11-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 25* (48b 3x4) RT Ponting 24* (22b 2x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, cut away to the off-side for a
single
16.2 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, short and rising delivery, swung
around the corner for a single
16.3 Telemachus to Gilchrist, two runs, on the pads, whipped through
mid-wicket for a couple of runs
16.4 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single
16.5 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, well up to the batsman, defended
16.6 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, short delivery, played down to long
leg for a single
End of over 17 (6 runs) Australia 77/1 (RR: 4.53)
R Telemachus 4-0-16-1 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 26* (25b 2x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 29* (51b 3x4)
17.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, outside the off, played crisply towards
McKenzie at mid-off
17.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, the slower ball, on middle and leg,
Ponting tries to whip it through mid-wicket - he could have hit
that ball anywhere for four, sweetly timed any ways - Pollock
dives and stops.
17.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, darting in to thebatsman, walking
across, hit on the pad.
Kallis to bowl right-arm around the wicket now
17.4 Kallis to Ponting, one run, digs the ball short and trying to
attack Ponting - played easily away towards square leg and takes a
single.
17.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, on the pads, whipped behind square
for an easy run.
17.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, excellent delivery to finish the over -
has Ponting playing back down the track.
End of over 18 (2 runs) Australia 79/1 (RR: 4.39)
JH Kallis 3-0-13-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 30* (52b 3x4) RT Ponting 27* (30b 2x4 1x6)
Adam Gilchrist has been very watchful today - not at his marauding
best - looking forward to play a long knock perhaps
Telemachus to bowl around the wicket.
18.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, pitched outside the off and
angling in towards the batsman, goes for the cut - and gets
beaten! almost got out!
18.2 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, slower delivery - some late swing
too, tucked around the corner for a single.
18.3 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, on the pads, played down to long
leg, Ponting wants the second - good throw coming in stops him
18.4 Telemachus to Gilchrist, no run, slower delivery again, mixing it
up very well, Gilchrist pushes theball tamely towards mid-on
18.5 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, short and chops the ball down
towards the off side, steals a quick single
18.6 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, short and pulled away - in the air
towards the mid-wicket boundary, drops well short of Boje - just
the single
End of over 19 (4 runs) Australia 83/1 (RR: 4.37)
R Telemachus 5-0-20-1 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 29* (32b 2x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 32* (56b 3x4)
The local boy - Nicky Boje to bowl now
Left-arm around the wicket to Ponting
19.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, well flighted delivery, tucked around to
short fine leg
19.2 Boje to Ponting, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, pushed
firmly to covers
19.3 Boje to Ponting, one run, quicker through the air, outside the off,
pushed wide of pint and takes a quick single
Are we going to see Adam Gilchrist break free?
19.4 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, drags the ball in short, punshed down
the ground to long on for a single.
19.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
19.6 Boje to Ponting, no run, flat and quick, spearing in to the
batsman, bat and pad close together in defence
End of over 20 (2 runs) Australia 85/1 (RR: 4.25)
N Boje 1-0-2-0 - Willows End
AC Gilchrist 33* (57b 3x4) RT Ponting 30* (37b 2x4 1x6)
20.1 Telemachus to Gilchrist, one run, short and pulled away behind
square for an easy single
20.2 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, charges down the ground to heave it
away, mistimes the shot - gets a long steely glare from
Telemachus.
20.3 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, pushed gently to covers and steals
a quick single.
20.4 Telemachus to Gilchrist, OUT: bowling around the wicket, slightly
slower one, Gilchrist decides this is moment to break free - walks
down the track - misses, ball hits middle stump!
Australia 87/2, Partnership of 47
AC Gilchrist b Telemachus 34 (59b 3x4 0x6)
RT Ponting 31* (39b 2x4 1x6) R Telemachus 5.4-0-22-2 (1w 2nb)
It is all over for Gilchrist - not exactly a good idea to curb his
natural attacking instinct. Today her tried to play a very sedate
knock... all undone by Telemachus.
Martyn is the new batsman
20.5 Telemachus to Martyn, no run, oh ho! what a brute of a ball first
up! short and rising outside the off, Martyn sways away - not too
comfortably
20.6 Telemachus to Martyn, no run, played back down the track to the
bowler.
End of over 21 (2 runs) Australia 87/2 (RR: 4.14)
R Telemachus 6-0-22-2 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 31* (39b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 0* (2b)
21.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, well flighted, played to Rhodes at covers
21.2 Boje to Ponting, no run, well tossed up again - simply brilliant
stuff by Rhodes at covers
21.3 Boje to Ponting, one run, well flighted, whipped away through mid-
wicket for a single.
21.4 Boje to Martyn, no run, well tossed up, gets right behind the line
and defends back down the track.
21.5 Boje to Martyn, no run, goes for the sweep - can't beat the man at
short fine leg.
21.6 Boje to Martyn, no run, well tossed up, driving away from the body
- can't beat this man - Rhodes!
End of over 22 (1 run) Australia 88/2 (RR: 4.00)
N Boje 2-0-3-0 - Willows End
RT Ponting 32* (42b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 0* (5b)
Kallis relaces a successful Telemachus
22.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, on a good length, just outside the off,
played in defence
22.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, again good line and length, played
tamely to mid-wicket
22.3 Kallis to Ponting, one run, punched straight back to Kallis,
misfields and they take a single.
22.4 Kallis to Martyn, no run, not getting the ball to swing as much as
he would want to, Martyn at ease in pushing forward in defence
22.5 Kallis to Martyn, one run, Martyn is off the mark - pulls a short
ball around the corner
22.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, angling down the leg, off the pad and
through to Boucher - crowd thinks that was a catch and gets very
excited!
End of over 23 (2 runs) Australia 90/2 (RR: 3.91)
JH Kallis 4-0-15-0 - Lock Logan End
DR Martyn 1* (7b) RT Ponting 33* (46b 2x4 1x6)
23.1 Boje to Martyn, FOUR, long hop to Martyn outside the off, cut away
for four - sweet timing
23.2 Boje to Martyn, one run
23.3 Boje to Ponting, no run
23.4 Boje to Ponting, one run, played to mid-wicket
23.5 Boje to Martyn, no run, pushed firmly to mid-on
23.6 Boje to Martyn, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
End of over 24 (6 runs) Australia 96/2 (RR: 4.00)
N Boje 3-0-9-0 - Willows End
RT Ponting 34* (48b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 6* (11b 1x4)
24.1 Kallis to Ponting, one run, short and pulled around the corner for
a single
24.2 Kallis to Martyn, no run, slower ball - played in defence
24.3 Kallis to Martyn, FOUR, terrible shot - feet going nowhere at all,
trying to play a ball outside the off - towards mid-wicket, thick
edge and goes right through what would have been a second slip for
four
That brings the 100 on the board.
24.4 Kallis to Martyn, two runs, whipped away towards the on side for a
couple of runs
24.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, honest in defence
24.6 Kallis to Martyn, FOUR, just outside the off, Martyn plays a cute
little shot - an attempted late cut - almost into the gloves of
Boucher! four runs to the third-man!
End of over 25 (11 runs) Australia 107/2 (RR: 4.28)
JH Kallis 5-0-26-0 - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 35* (49b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 16* (16b 3x4)
25.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
25.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, walks down th etrack and whips the ball
through mid-wicket
25.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, on middle and leg, worked away through
mid-wicket
25.4 Boje to Ponting, FOUR, Bravo Skipper! walks down the track and
smack! high over long on, one bounce and over the ropes for four!
wonderful shot!
25.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, outside the off - played to backward
point.
25.6 Boje to Ponting, FOUR, tossed up, dances down the track- this time
hit all along the carpet - sweet timing too - four runs!
End of over 26 (10 runs) Australia 117/2 (RR: 4.50)
N Boje 4-0-19-0 - Willows End
DR Martyn 17* (17b 3x4) RT Ponting 44* (54b 4x4 1x6)
26.1 Kallis to Martyn, one run, played behind point and gets a single
26.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, what a ball! pitched just outside the
off, squares up Ponting - playing and missing at it, if not the
edge that should have hit the off stump!
26.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, chops the ball hard onto the ground - no
chance of a single
26.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, bouncer! and a good one too - ducks
under it
26.5 Kallis to Ponting, no run, punched just side of mid-off, McKenzie
getting a lot of encouragement from Rhodes - slides across and
stops!
26.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, short - pulls! straight to the fielder
at mid-wicket.
End of over 27 (1 run) Australia 118/2 (RR: 4.37)
JH Kallis 6-0-27-0 - Lock Logan End
DR Martyn 18* (18b 3x4) RT Ponting 44* (59b 4x4 1x6)
27.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, Boje offering some free runs here for
Martyn - short outside the off - put away neatly
27.2 Boje to Ponting, wide: no run, too wide outside the leg side
27.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, Ponting walking across - plays it towards
mid-wicket
27.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, swung around to deep backward square for a
single
27.4 Boje to Ponting, one run, well tossed up, pushed down the ground to
long on
27.5 Boje to Martyn, one run, drifting in to the batsman - another easy
single to mid-wicket
27.6 Boje to Ponting, one run, pushed firmly to long off for a single.
South Africa allowing Australian batsmen to take the singles here
- no big pressure being applied.
End of over 28 (7 runs) Australia 125/2 (RR: 4.46)
N Boje 5-0-26-0 (1w) - Willows End
RT Ponting 47* (62b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 21* (21b 3x4)
Pollock decides to bring himself on
28.1 Pollock to Ponting, three runs, just can't bowl that line to the
Australian skipper - full on the leg, whipped away through mid-
wicket for three - 29th ODI 50 for Ponting!
28.2 Pollock to Martyn, no run, loud shout for lbw, very confident too -
not out is the verdict - umpire thinks that was too high - TV
replays suggest otherwise
28.3 Pollock to Martyn, no run, on target, defended
28.4 Pollock to Martyn, no run, short of a good length, on target -
defended
28.5 Pollock to Martyn, one run, played behind point for a single.
28.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, sliding in to the batsman, played
through mid-wicket for a quick single.
End of over 29 (5 runs) Australia 130/2 (RR: 4.48)
SM Pollock 6-0-33-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 51* (64b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 22* (25b 3x4)
29.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, brilliant fielding at point by Rhodes!
29.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, eased behind point for a single
29.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, whipped through mid-wicket for a single
29.4 Boje to Ponting, two runs, worked around the corner for a couple of
runs
29.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, well flighted outside the off - played to
Pollock at backward point
29.6 Boje to Ponting, no run, oh dear-o-dear! terrible mix-up here,
Boucher pounces on the ball - batsmen make it safely back
End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 134/2 (RR: 4.47)
N Boje 6-0-30-0 (1w) - Willows End
DR Martyn 23* (26b 3x4) RT Ponting 54* (69b 4x4 1x6)
30.1 Pollock to Martyn, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on
30.2 Pollock to Martyn, legbye: one run, cutting back in sharply, off
the pads, they take a leg bye
30.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, pushed towards covers and takes a
quick single
30.4 Pollock to Martyn, no run, outside the off, played away... no just
can't beat Rhodes at point
30.5 Pollock to Martyn, legbye: one run, off the pads, quick leg bye
taken. 50 partnership off 62 balls
30.6 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, outside the off, Ponting charges down the
track - smashes it through covers for four! South Africa in
trouble here
End of over 31 (7 runs) Australia 141/2 (RR: 4.55)
SM Pollock 7-0-38-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
DR Martyn 23* (30b 3x4) RT Ponting 59* (71b 5x4 1x6)
31.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, swept down to fine leg for a single
31.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, dances down the track and drives it
firmly to long on
31.3 Boje to Martyn, no run, if Ponting believes in using his feet,
martyn is a compulsive sweeper, goes for the sweep, mistimes
31.4 Boje to Martyn, OUT: Martyn makes to look the sweep shot so bad...
plays all over it - Bowled! Boje strikes - when it mattered most
for South Africa
Australia 143/3, Partnership of 56
DR Martyn b Boje 24 (33b 3x4 0x6)
RT Ponting 60* (72b 5x4 1x6) N Boje 6.4-0-32-1 (1w)
Darren Lehmann is the new batsman.
31.5 Boje to Lehmann, two runs, tucked forward of square and brilliant
running between the wickets for a couple of runs
31.6 Boje to Lehmann, two runs, finds the gap on the off side with such
efficiency - comfortable two again.
End of over 32 (6 runs) Australia 147/3 (RR: 4.59)
N Boje 7-0-36-1 (1w) - Willows End
RT Ponting 60* (72b 5x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 4* (2b)
32.1 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, oh sweet! a leg glance - believe it or
not - sweetly timed for four
32.2 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, short, Ponting quick on his feet, rocks
back and pulls for four - cracking shot!
32.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, pushes the ball towards covers and
takes a quick single.
32.4 Pollock to Lehmann, no run, just outside the off, played straight
to Rhodes at point
32.5 Pollock to Lehmann, one run, eases the ball towards the off side,
just forward of point and takes a quick single
32.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, no stopping the skipper, picks another
easy single - pushing the ball forward of square
End of over 33 (11 runs) Australia 158/3 (RR: 4.79)
SM Pollock 8-0-49-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 70* (76b 7x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 5* (4b)
Ntini is the new bowler - Pollock's last trick in the bag
33.1 Ntini to Ponting, two runs, slashes at it, thick edge and flies
right through slips - no slip in place, Kirsten does a tremendous
job at third-man fence - great stuff!
33.2 Ntini to Ponting, one run, played to the man at sweeper cover
33.3 Ntini to Lehmann, one run, bowling around the wicket to Lehmann -
angling in - played in defence and takes a quick single
33.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, pitched well outside the off, angling
down - lucky not to be called a wide
Ponting not too happy with the umpire. Umpire clearly telling the
skipper that the ball pitched well within the wicket-to-wicket
zone.
33.5 Ntini to Ponting, no run, outside the off, Ponting on the move,
played to backward point.
33.6 Ntini to Ponting, one run, pushes the ball firmly to deep mid-off
and keeps the strike with the single.
End of over 34 (5 runs) Australia 163/3 (RR: 4.79)
M Ntini 7-2-27-0 - Willows End
RT Ponting 74* (81b 7x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 6* (5b)
Match State: Drinks
Telemachus brought back in to bowl
34.1 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, short outside the off, cut away
34.2 Telemachus to Lehmann, one run, bowling around the wicket to the
left-hander, played forward of square on the off side
34.3 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, well up to the batsman, played back
down the track in defence
34.4 Telemachus to Ponting, FOUR, short outside the off, Ponting does
not require any invitation for such stuff, rocks back and pulls it
firmly through mid-wicket for four - cracking shot!
34.5 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, slightly slower delivery, Ponting
caught in a knot , plays t to a diving Pollock at short extra
cover
34.6 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, played down the ground for a single
- towards long on
End of over 35 (7 runs) Australia 170/3 (RR: 4.86)
R Telemachus 7-0-29-2 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 80* (86b 8x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 7* (6b)
35.1 Ntini to Ponting, no run, squares up Ponting with a quick delivery,
brilliant stop off his own bowling
35.2 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, dances down the track and smack! clean
striker of the ball this man is - one bounce and over the ropes at
long off
35.3 Ntini to Ponting, legbye: one run, wonderful delivery! fantastic
yorker to a man battin gon 84, almost knocks out Ponting, hit on
the pad, loud shout - not out is the verdict - over throws...
35.4 Ntini to Lehmann, no run, bowling around the wicket - wide of the
crease - Lehmann shufling towards the off side, leaves it alone -
no call of a wide
35.5 Ntini to Lehmann, no run, bowling around the wicket - wide of the
crease - Lehmann shufling towards the off side, leaves it alone -
no call of a wide - almost an action replay!
35.6 Ntini to Lehmann, one run, on leg and middle, tucked away for an
easy single
End of over 36 (6 runs) Australia 176/3 (RR: 4.89)
M Ntini 8-2-32-0 - Willows End
DS Lehmann 8* (9b) RT Ponting 84* (89b 9x4 1x6)
36.1 Telemachus to Lehmann, FOUR, bouncer! sharp one too - Lehmann
hooks! top edge and down to fine leg for four!
Not a good thing to start with a four - if you are a bowler - the
pressure right on you
36.2 Telemachus to Lehmann, one run, on leg and middle, played to mid-
wicket
36.3 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, slower delivery - Ponting walking
across and defends not too convincingly
36.4 Telemachus to Ponting, two runs, outside the off, waits for the
ball to arrive - opens the face of the bat and runs it down to
square third-man fence for a couple of runs
36.5 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, played back down the track -
defensively
36.6 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, angling in to the batsman, flicked
away through mid-wicket for a single.
End of over 37 (8 runs) Australia 184/3 (RR: 4.97)
R Telemachus 8-0-37-2 (1w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 87* (93b 9x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 13* (11b 1x4)
Andrew Hall brought into the attack
37.1 Hall to Ponting, legbye: two runs, off the pads and down to fine
leg for a couple of quick runs
37.2 Hall to Ponting, no run, darting in to Ponting - forward in defence
37.3 Hall to Ponting, FOUR, rubbish bowling really, sliding down the leg
to a Ponting on fire - helps it around the corner without much
fuss - four!
37.4 Hall to Ponting, one run, once again on the pads, flicked away for
a single.
37.5 Hall to Lehmann, one run, outside the off, played behind point for
a single.
37.6 Hall to Ponting, one run, outside the off, chopped down to third-
man for a single - keeps the strike - 50 partnership!
End of over 38 (9 runs) Australia 193/3 (RR: 5.08)
AJ Hall 1-0-7-0 - Willows End
RT Ponting 93* (98b 10x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 14* (12b 1x4)
50 run partnership coming off just 38 balls
Kallis brought back in to bowl
38.1 Kallis to Ponting, one run, tucked to mid-wicket for a single
38.2 Kallis to Lehmann, one run, outside the off, played down to third-
man for a single
38.3 Kallis to Ponting, one run, milking the singles now - played to
mid-wicket
38.4 Kallis to Lehmann, one run, outside the off, goes for the big
thumping cover drive , does not get hold of it
38.5 Kallis to Ponting, one run, on leg, turned around the corner for a
comfortable single
38.6 Kallis to Lehmann, no run, slower delivery outside the off, played
to backward point - Rhodes!
End of over 39 (5 runs) Australia 198/3 (RR: 5.08)
JH Kallis 7-0-32-0 - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 96* (101b 10x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 16* (15b 1x4)
Ponting is on 96. Australia are 198/3 after 39 overs - they can
score a lot of runs in the next 66 balls
39.1 Hall to Ponting, one run, on the pads, played through mid-wicket
39.2 Hall to Lehmann, no run, coming in with the angle - bowling right-
arm around, Lehmann looks to cut the ball fine - manages to chop
it down
39.3 Hall to Lehmann, no run, well up to Lehmann, outside the off,
driven to covers.
39.4 Hall to Lehmann, no run, Lehmann in trouble here - can't get the
ball away - charges down the track and hits it straight to a
diving Pollock at cover
39.5 Hall to Lehmann, legbye: one run, looks to play it down to fine
leg, off the pads it goes wide of Boucher, one leg bye - 200 on
the board with that.
Excellent over so far - just the one run off the bat!
39.6 Hall to Ponting, wide: no run, Hall thinks otherwise - makes it
easy for the Aussies - a wide down the leg side!
39.6 Hall to Ponting, legbye: one run, off the pads once again - just
the single leg bye
End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 202/3 (RR: 5.05)
AJ Hall 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Willows End
RT Ponting 97* (103b 10x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 16* (19b 1x4)
40.1 Kallis to Ponting, FOUR, outside the off - thick edge and through
slips for four - Pollock has left the gap open - Ponting just does
not mind those easy runs - brings up his 100 - his first as a
skipper!
40.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, defended
40.3 Kallis to Ponting, FOUR, bowling around the wicket - short - pulled
away for four, great shot!
40.4 Kallis to Ponting, (noball) two runs, outside the leg, played
around the corner for a couple of runs
40.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
defended
40.5 Kallis to Ponting, one run, outside the off, played wide of Rhodes
at point - takes a quick single
40.6 Kallis to Lehmann, one run, fires it in full, on the pads, worked
away neatly behind square leg
End of over 41 (13 runs) Australia 215/3 (RR: 5.24)
JH Kallis 8-0-45-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
DS Lehmann 17* (20b 1x4) RT Ponting 108* (109b 12x4 1x6)
Shane Warne carrying the drinks today!
41.1 Hall to Lehmann, no run, bowling around the wicket - angling in to
the batsman, defended
41.2 Hall to Lehmann, one run, Lehmann has had enough of this, charges
and goes for the biggie, in the air and falls just short of Boje!
41.3 Hall to Ponting, no run, slower ball outside the off, Hall doing
very well here
41.4 Hall to Ponting, wide: no run, too far wide outside the off
41.4 Hall to Ponting, one run, gets a thick inside edge and the ball
goes towards square leg
41.5 Hall to Lehmann, one run, full and on the off, walks across and
plays down to fine leg - cheeky shot
Hall and Ponting exchanging some pleasantries here - they have been
discussing something here for a while
41.6 Hall to Ponting, FOUR, over pitched delivery, cracking straight
drive for four - Ponting takes full points!
End of over 42 (8 runs) Australia 223/3 (RR: 5.31)
AJ Hall 3-0-17-0 (2w) - Willows End
DS Lehmann 19* (23b 1x4) RT Ponting 113* (112b 13x4 1x6)
42.1 Telemachus to Lehmann, wide: no run, Telemachus starts off with a
wide outside the off
42.1 Telemachus to Lehmann, two runs, slices the ball over covers,
giving himself a bit too much of room, gets a couple of runs
42.2 Telemachus to Lehmann, FOUR, not that short, Lehmann just does not
care, powerful pull shot for four
42.3 Telemachus to Lehmann, one run, tucked around the corner
42.4 Telemachus to Ponting, one run, low full-toss, played down the
ground to long on
42.5 Telemachus to Lehmann, no run, low full-toss again, played to
Pollock at mid-wicket
42.6 Telemachus to Lehmann, FOUR, 13 off the over! rols his fingers over
this one, outside the off - Lehmann smashes it through mid-wicket
for four, cracking shot!
End of over 43 (13 runs) Australia 236/3 (RR: 5.49)
R Telemachus 9-0-50-2 (2w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
RT Ponting 114* (113b 13x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 30* (28b 3x4)
43.1 Ntini to Ponting, one run, Ntini starts off with a low full-toss
outside the leg, flicked away
43.2 Ntini to Lehmann, no run, dug in short! looks to play a cute little
upper cut - beaten
43.3 Ntini to Lehmann, no run, full toss - outside the off, Lehmann
misses out on four runs, Lehmann taken by surprise
43.4 Ntini to Lehmann, FOUR, enough of surprises - smashes it through
extra cover for four - brute power!
43.5 Ntini to Lehmann, one run, fast and full outside the off, walks
across and picks it up - over square leg, just short of the
fielder
43.6 Ntini to Ponting, one run, full-toss, driven down the ground tolong
on for a single. 100 runs partnership off 12.2 overs!
End of over 44 (7 runs) Australia 243/3 (RR: 5.52)
M Ntini 9-2-39-0 - Willows End
RT Ponting 116* (115b 13x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 35* (32b 4x4)
44.1 Telemachus to Ponting, two runs, played through mid-wicket for a
couple of runs
44.2 Telemachus to Ponting, FOUR, Telemachus making it very easy for the
Aussie skipper - full toss outside the leg, played towards fine
leg fence for four
44.3 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, played in defence - back to
thebowler
44.4 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, excellent delivery outside the off,
squeezes the ball towards point
44.5 Telemachus to Ponting, FOUR, full toss again! rubbish delivery
really - hit straight as an arrow - take that! four!
44.6 Telemachus to Ponting, no run, outside the off, played to covers
End of over 45 (10 runs) Australia 253/3 (RR: 5.62)
R Telemachus 10-0-60-2 (2w 2nb) - Lock Logan End
DS Lehmann 35* (32b 4x4) RT Ponting 126* (121b 15x4 1x6)
45.1 Ntini to Lehmann, legbye: one run, full-toss again, hit on the pad
as he shuffles across a long way, they take a leg bye
45.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, bowling over the wicket to Ponting, full
and on the off, played back to the bowler
45.3 Ntini to Ponting, two runs, full toss, played wide of mid-on,
direct hit, Lehmann had it covered, two over throws
45.4 Ntini to Ponting, one run, driven towards deep wide mid-off
45.5 Ntini to Lehmann, no run, outside the off, played to Rhodes
45.6 Ntini to Lehmann, legbye: one run, hit on the pad outside the line
of off, leg bye taken, end of a good spell by Ntini 10-2-42-0
End of over 46 (5 runs) Australia 258/3 (RR: 5.61)
M Ntini 10-2-42-0 - Willows End
DS Lehmann 35* (35b 4x4) RT Ponting 129* (124b 15x4 1x6)
46.1 Pollock to Lehmann, FOUR, Pollock starts off with a full length
delivery, Lehmann walks across and plays a cheeky shot for four -
Lehmann being very smart here!
46.2 Pollock to Lehmann, OUT: Pollock has seen it all - guys who walk
across and play those cheeky shots - one too many for Lehmann-
Pollocks fires it on the leg and cleans him up!
Australia 262/4, Partnership of 119
DS Lehmann b Pollock 39 (37b 5x4 0x6)
RT Ponting 129* (124b 15x4 1x6) SM Pollock 8.2-0-53-1 (2nb)
Jimmy Maher is the new batsman
46.3 Pollock to Maher, no run, excellent first ball to Maher, just
outside the off, defended
46.4 Pollock to Maher, no run, not enough room or width to free his
arms, played straight to mid-wicket
46.5 Pollock to Maher, one run, right on target, shuffles across and
tucks it around the corner
46.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, outside the off, slightly short,
Ponting cuts - a certain boundary - Rhodes! brilliant stop...
End of over 47 (5 runs) Australia 263/4 (RR: 5.60)
SM Pollock 9-0-54-1 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
JP Maher 1* (3b) RT Ponting 129* (125b 15x4 1x6)
Kallis to bowl now
47.1 Kallis to Maher, two runs, bowling around the wicket to left-handed
Maher, squeezed square of third-man for a couple of runs
47.2 Kallis to Maher, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs it
down to third-man
47.3 Kallis to Ponting, OUT: low full toss on the leg, Ponting not
moving his feet, tries to pick it up for a six over mid-wicket,
does not get the timing corect - Pollock takes a good catch.
Australia 266/5, Partnership of 4
RT Ponting c Pollock b Kallis 129 (126b 15x4 1x6)
JP Maher 4* (5b) JH Kallis 8.3-0-48-1 (1nb)
End of a brilliant knock by the Australian captain
47.4 Kallis to Maher, one run, driven down the ground to long off
47.5 Kallis to Harvey, FOUR, full and on the leg, glorious on drive,
beats Ntini for four
47.6 Kallis to Harvey, one run
End of over 48 (9 runs) Australia 272/5 (RR: 5.67)
JH Kallis 9-0-54-1 (1nb) - Willows End
IJ Harvey 5* (2b 1x4) JP Maher 5* (6b)
48.1 Pollock to Harvey, one run, Harvey drives down the ground for a
single
48.2 Pollock to Maher, one run, Maher shuffles down the track and lofts
Pollcok, but it falls just short of Kirsten at long-off
48.3 Pollock to Harvey, OUT: charges down the track and smack! times it
a bit too well for his own good, straight into the big hands of
Smith at sweeper cover!
Australia 274/6, Partnership of 8
IJ Harvey c Smith b Pollock 6 (4b 1x4 0x6)
JP Maher 6* (7b) SM Pollock 9.3-0-56-2 (2nb)
Brett Lee is the new batsman, Maher who crossed over - will be on
strike
48.4 Pollock to Maher, one run, tucked just around the corner for a
quick single
48.5 Pollock to Lee, one run, Lee drives - drives firmly to long off
48.6 Pollock to Maher, one run, gives himself a little bit of room and
smashes the ball past Brett Lee, down to long off for a single,
keps the strike
End of over 49 (5 runs) Australia 277/6 (RR: 5.65)
SM Pollock 10-0-59-2 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
JP Maher 8* (9b) B Lee 1* (1b)
End of an excellent over, justthe five singles and a wicket!
Kallis to bowl th elast over
49.1 Kallis to Maher, one run, played on the on side, McKenzie makes a
brilliant stop - just the single
49.2 Kallis to Lee, no run, goes for the biggie - swing and a miss -
through to Boucher
49.3 Kallis to Lee, one run, full toss outside the leg, whipped away for
a single - Smith sends in a rocket return to Boucher
49.4 Kallis to Maher, FOUR, low full toss outside the off, smack! hit
high in the air, just clearing Hall at long on, once bounce and
over the ropes for four
49.5 Kallis to Maher, one run, outside the of, squeezed just wide of
Rhodes for a single.
49.6 Kallis to Lee, SIX, the slower ball - always a risky one to bowl at
the death - Lee anticipated it very well - smashes it high over
extra cover for a massive six!
End of over 50 (13 runs) Australia 290/6 (RR: 5.80)
JH Kallis 10-0-67-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JP Maher 14* (12b 1x4) B Lee 8* (4b 1x6)
Finishes the innings with a flourish!
Australia finish with 290/6 in the 50 overs.
Ricky Ponting being the star of the first session - 129 runs of 126
balls.
Match State: Innings Break
It is time for lunch here in Bloemfontein - or known as Mangaung -
the place of the cheetah!
We will be back with you in just about 20 mins at 1205 Hrs GMT
So long
Welcome back to Bloemfontein!
South Africa has a mountain to climb - not an easy task to chase a
target of 291 runs
That too against the likes of McGrath, Lee and Gillespie
We are all set for the start here
Glenn McGrath playing in his 150th ODI will bowl to Smith
0.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off, left alone
0.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, McGrath getting the ball to move a bit,
pitched outside the leg and hit on the pad, stiufled shout from
behind the stumps
0.3 McGrath to Smith, FOUR, short and outside the off, flashes at it
veryhard, thick bottom edge and past a wrong-footed Gilchrist for
four!
0.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, well up to the left-handed batsman,
forward in defence
0.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
0.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, good pace and carry through to the keeper
- outside the off
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 287/49 = 5.86)
GD McGrath 1-0-4-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) GC Smith 4* (6b 1x4)
The new ball will be shared by Jason Gillespie
Right-arm over the wicket to left-handed Kirsten
1.1 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, excellent first ball - beats the
batsman outside the off
1.2 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, defended
1.3 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, chops the ball hard towards the
fielder at backward point
1.4 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, angling away from the bat, Kirsten is
a very experienced campaigner, watches it carefully and leaves it
alone
1.5 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, this has got nothign to do with
experience, a wild shot outside the off, beaten - lucky not to get
an edge
1.6 Gillespie to Kirsten, one run, outside the of, opens the face of
the bat and runs it down to square third-man for a single. Keeps
the strike too
End of over 2 (1 run) South Africa 5/0 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 286/48 = 5.96)
JN Gillespie 1-0-1-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 1* (6b) GC Smith 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, some width outside the off, played to
backward ppoint
2.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, just short of a length, outside the
off, pushed towards the off side in defence.
2.3 McGrath to Kirsten, two runs, right on target, Kirsten didn't have
much clue about this, tucked around the corner, Lee does well to
reteive the ball - two runs is all they get.
2.4 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, slightly short outside the off, goes
for the cut - does not time it sweetly.
2.5 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, pitched outside the of, seaming away
from the left-hander, left through to Gilchrist behind the stumps.
A very cautious start this
2.6 McGrath to Kirsten, OUT: angling away from the batsman, McGrath
gets him again - Kirsten flashes, gets the edge, through to
Gilchrist - it all looks a bit too familiar here!
South Africa 7/1, Partnership of 7
G Kirsten c Gilchrist b McGrath 3 (12b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 3 (2 runs) South Africa 7/1 (RR: 2.33 RRR: 284/47 = 6.04)
GD McGrath 2-0-6-1 - Lock Logan End
GC Smith 4* (6b 1x4)
Andrew Hall is the new batsman
3.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, outside the off, angling away from the
batsman, left alone.
3.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, outside the off, angling away from the
batsman, left alone to the keper.
3.3 Gillespie to Smith, wide: no run, too wide outside the off, Orchard
is forced to do some exercise!
3.3 Gillespie to Smith, no run, angling away from the left-hander, left
alone
3.4 Gillespie to Smith, one run, eased through the covers, good
fieldingby Martyn, almost a run out at the striking end.
3.5 Gillespie to Hall, no run, just outside the off, forces Hall to
take the bottom hand away
3.6 Gillespie to Hall, wide: no run, sliding down the leg side - wide
called.
3.6 Gillespie to Hall, one run, looking to play it through the on side,
gets a thick edge and down to square third-man for a single.
End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 11/1 (RR: 2.75 RRR: 280/46 = 6.09)
JN Gillespie 2-0-5-0 (2w) - Willows End
AJ Hall 1* (2b) GC Smith 5* (10b 1x4)
McGrath to continue, Hall on strike
4.1 McGrath to Hall, no run, driven on the rise - looking to beatthe
close-in fielders, Martyn just too good at covers
4.2 McGrath to Hall, wide: no run, big outswinger! even McGrath must
have been surprised by this, umpire sreads his arms to signal a
wide.
4.2 McGrath to Hall, two runs, sliding in to the batsman, worked around
the corner for a couple of runs.
4.3 McGrath to Hall, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defensive shot played
4.4 McGrath to Hall, no run, just outside the off, movmeent away from
the batsman, left alone.
4.5 McGrath to Hall, no run, well on target, defended afely
4.6 McGrath to Hall, no run, just outside the off, McGrath testing Hall
in the corridor of undertainty, swing and a miss!
End of over 5 (3 runs) South Africa 14/1 (RR: 2.80 RRR: 277/45 = 6.16)
GD McGrath 3-0-9-1 (1w) - Lock Logan End
GC Smith 5* (10b 1x4) AJ Hall 3* (8b)
5.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, just outside the off, left alone
5.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, outside the off, angling away, defended
5.3 Gillespie to Smith, no run, well on target, defended, no chance of
a run
5.4 Gillespie to Smith, no run, well up to the batsman, defended back
down the track.
5.5 Gillespie to Smith, no run, gives the width outside the off, goes
for the powerful sqaure cut - can't beat the field
5.6 Gillespie to Smith, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 14/1 (RR: 2.33 RRR: 277/44 = 6.30)
JN Gillespie 3-1-5-0 (2w) - Willows End
AJ Hall 3* (8b) GC Smith 5* (16b 1x4)
6.1 McGrath to Hall, no run, on a good length, moving away from the
bat, all the ball did not do was to take the edge on its way to
the keeper, excellent bowling!
6.2 McGrath to Hall, no run, just outside the off, moving way, left
alone to the keeper.
6.3 McGrath to Hall, OUT: the perfect beast - the outswinger, Hall like
a moth attracted to the flame - edges it to first slip, Maher
takes a good sharp catch!
South Africa 14/2, Partnership of 7
AJ Hall c Maher b McGrath 3 (11b 0x4 0x6)
GC Smith 5* (16b 1x4) GD McGrath 3.3-0-9-2 (1w)
The new batsman in Kallis.
McGrath back to his very best - picking wickets too easily.
6.4 McGrath to Kallis, one run, played down to fine leg and is off the
mark
6.5 McGrath to Smith, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
for a single.
6.6 McGrath to Kallis, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
right-handed Kallis, left alone to the keeper
End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 16/2 (RR: 2.29 RRR: 275/43 = 6.40)
GD McGrath 4-0-11-2 (1w) - Lock Logan End
GC Smith 6* (17b 1x4) JH Kallis 1* (2b)
7.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, played to mid-on
7.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, slower delivery, waits for the ball to
arive, plays it towards the off side in defence
7.3 Gillespie to Smith, FOUR, short of a good length, outside the off,
enough room to free his arms, goes forward and then back and plays
right through the line, sweet timing too - four to the point fence
7.4 Gillespie to Smith, no run, well up to the batsman, gets right
behind and defends
7.5 Gillespie to Smith, no run, pitched on leg and middle, shuffles
across and defends
7.6 Gillespie to Smith, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, rocks back and punches the ball to covers.
End of over 8 (4 runs) South Africa 20/2 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 271/42 = 6.45)
JN Gillespie 4-1-9-0 (2w) - Willows End
JH Kallis 1* (2b) GC Smith 10* (23b 2x4)
8.1 McGrath to Kallis, no run, pushed firmly to Hauritz in the covers
8.2 McGrath to Kallis, no run, cutting back sharply in to the batsman,
defended
8.3 McGrath to Kallis, no run, good sharp delivery, cutting back in,
defended
8.4 McGrath to Kallis, one run, quick delivery, cuttin gsharply into
Kallis, plays it down to fine leg
8.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, shapes to play towards the mid-wicket
area, hit on the pad
8.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, outside the off, beaten! excellent
delivery
End of over 9 (1 run) South Africa 21/2 (RR: 2.33 RRR: 270/41 = 6.59)
GD McGrath 5-0-12-2 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 2* (6b) GC Smith 10* (25b 2x4)
9.1 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, cuts back in sharply, keeps a shade
low too, defended
9.2 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, well up to the batsman, keeps Kallis
honest in defence
9.3 Gillespie to Kallis, bye: one run, excellent delivery - Kallis
walking down the track, beaten, misses the off stump by a whisker,
Gilchrist fails to collect the ball
9.4 Gillespie to Smith, one run, outside the off, played down to third-
man
9.5 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, cutting back in to Kallis, played back
down the track.
9.6 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, perfect line and length, defended back
down the track
End of over 10 (2 runs) South Africa 23/2 (RR: 2.30 RRR: 268/40 = 6.70)
JN Gillespie 5-1-10-0 (2w) - Willows End
GC Smith 11* (26b 2x4) JH Kallis 2* (11b)
This match looks like all over just after ten overs. South Africa
will have to pull out some magic very soon!
Australia take out the big gun now - the one that fires at a
hostile pace - Brett Lee
Does not look good for the home side
10.1 Lee to Smith, no run, starts off with a delivery that swings very
late, rapped on the pad, must have been missing leg
10.2 Lee to Smith, wide: no run, too wide down the leg
10.2 Lee to Smith, two runs, beaten by the sheer pace, thick inside edge
and down to a very fine leg for a couple of runs.
10.3 Lee to Smith, no run, extremely fast - getting th eball to swing
from off to leg, hits the pad, mising leg
Smith looking very nervous here, his high back-lift causing some
trouble against the pace of Brett Lee
10.4 Lee to Smith, two runs, once again beaten by pace, thick inside
edge and down to long leg for a couple of runs
10.5 Lee to Smith, no run, short and wide, manages to get some decent
bat on it, straight to Hayden at point!
10.6 Lee to Smith, FOUR, Smith! this man can really hit the ball very
hard! short and powerfully pulled away for four, just a couple of
bounces and there she goes over the ropes!
End of over 11 (9 runs) South Africa 32/2 (RR: 2.91 RRR: 259/39 = 6.64)
B Lee 1-0-9-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 2* (11b) GC Smith 19* (32b 3x4)
11.1 Gillespie to Kallis, one run, slightly short outside the off, cut
away for a single
11.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, just outside the off, pushed
defensively to covers - packed off side field
11.3 Gillespie to Smith, no run, just outside the off, played
defensively towards mid-off
11.4 Gillespie to Smith, one run, played to the left of Harvey at mid-
on, takes off for a single, Harvey tries to throw the stumps down
- with his left hand - almost got the man
11.5 Gillespie to Kallis, FOUR, Kallis! lofted extra cover drive - clean
strik eof the cricket ball - in the air she goes, one bounce and
over the ropes
11.6 Gillespie to Kallis, FOUR, Kallis does it again! lofts it over long
off, cracking shot! one bounce and over the ropes - glorious
strokes here!
End of over 12 (10 runs) South Africa 42/2 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 249/38 = 6.55)
JN Gillespie 6-1-20-0 (2w) - Willows End
GC Smith 20* (35b 3x4) JH Kallis 11* (14b 2x4)
12.1 Lee to Smith, legbye: one run, rapped on the pads, loud shout, hit
outside the line of leg
12.2 Lee to Kallis, no run
12.3 Lee to Kallis, no run, short of a length outside the of, moving
away, extremely quick - baten by pace
beaten by pace that is!
12.4 Lee to Kallis, one run, outside the off, thick outside egde and
goes down to third-man
12.5 Lee to Smith, FOUR, on the pads, times it neatly through mid-wicket
- that a teaser to the fielder, goes over the ropes
12.6 Lee to Smith, three runs, and once again! finding the gap neatly,
McGrath os the chaser this time, those long legs carrying him
towards the ball a bit too fast - stops the boundary!
End of over 13 (9 runs) South Africa 51/2 (RR: 3.92 RRR: 240/37 = 6.49)
B Lee 2-0-17-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
GC Smith 27* (38b 4x4) JH Kallis 12* (17b 2x4)
That is the 50 on the board
Harvey will definitely bowl right-arm medium pace, though he did
almost efffect a run out with his left-hand
Gilchrist standing up
13.1 Harvey to Smith, no run, short - slower delivery- leading edge back
to the bowler, Harvey! misses out on the first attempt - goes for
the rebound and mises it again - Dropped!
13.2 Harvey to Smith, legbye: one run, off the pads and down the leg
side
13.3 Harvey to Kallis, no run, played to backward point.
13.4 Harvey to Kallis, one run, too wide outside the off, reaches out
and gets the toe of the bat down to third-man
13.5 Harvey to Smith, FOUR, loud cries of catch-it! flicked in the air
over mid-wicket, sweetly timed shot for four!
13.6 Harvey to Smith, one run, on the pads, played behind square on the
leg side for an easy single.
End of over 14 (7 runs) South Africa 58/2 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 233/36 = 6.47)
IJ Harvey 1-0-6-0 - Willows End
GC Smith 32* (42b 5x4) JH Kallis 13* (19b 2x4)
Brett Lee to continue - not firing at full pace right now. Smith on
strike - Lee bowling around the wicket.
14.1 Lee to Smith, no run, hit on the rise, the high backlift giving the
shot a lot of power, back to Lee
14.2 Lee to Smith, no run, late in swing in to the batsman, inside edge
onto the pads, more of the botom hand coming into play here for
Smith.
14.3 Lee to Smith, no run, just outside the off, does not time the shot
to covers
14.4 Lee to Smith, FOUR, now this one is fast! 153.1 Kmph outside the
off, slices it past backward point and into the fence for four.
Lee giving him a big glare here...
14.5 Lee to Smith, FOUR, short, what a shot! quickly in position for the
short stuff, pulled away majestically for four - cracking shot!
14.6 Lee to Smith, one run, driven towards Lehmann at deep mid-off,
takes a single and keeps the strike.
End of over 15 (9 runs) South Africa 67/2 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 224/35 = 6.40)
B Lee 3-0-26-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
GC Smith 41* (48b 7x4) JH Kallis 13* (19b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Harvey to Smith, OUT: full and on the off, bit of late mivement in
to the left hander, playing halfway forward Smith can't get to the
pitch of the ball, sneaks through between bat and pad, stumps
pegged back
South Africa 67/3, Partnership of 53
GC Smith b Harvey 41 (49b 7x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 13* (19b 2x4) IJ Harvey 1.1-0-6-1
15.2 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
15.3 Harvey to McKenzie, two runs, full and on the off, driven back past
the bowler
15.4 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, outside the off and full, stered to
third man
15.5 Harvey to Kallis, two runs, full and outside the off, driven to
third man
15.6 Harvey to Kallis, no run
End of over 16 (5 runs) South Africa 72/3 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 219/34 = 6.44)
IJ Harvey 2-0-11-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 3* (3b) JH Kallis 15* (21b 2x4)
16.1 Lee to McKenzie, FOUR, full and on the pads, the ball shapes in,
McKenzie plays a powerful ondrive, right off the meat of the bat
16.2 Lee to McKenzie, (noball) no run
16.2 Lee to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, beaten! trying to run it
down to third-man. There is a slip in place too!
16.3 Lee to McKenzie, no run, fast and outside the off, little bit of
swing away from the bat, left alone.
16.4 Lee to McKenzie, one run, cutting back in sharply, tucked around
the corner for a single
16.5 Lee to Kallis, no run, movement away from the bat - let through to
the keeper
16.6 Lee to Kallis, one run, hit on the rise, there is a man at sweeper
cover
End of over 17 (7 runs) South Africa 79/3 (RR: 4.65 RRR: 212/33 = 6.42)
B Lee 4-0-33-0 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 16* (23b 2x4) ND McKenzie 8* (8b 1x4)
17.1 Harvey to Kallis, FOUR, on leg and middle, times the shot to
perfection, good placement too, McGrath is the man chasing it, too
good even for his long legs - Four!
17.2 Harvey to Kallis, one run, drives it through covers, takes the
bottom hand off at the last moment - takes a single.
17.3 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, driven neatly through covers for
another single
17.4 Harvey to Kallis, one run, thick inside edge and down to long leg
17.5 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, slower delivery, waits for it and
punches it to mid-off
17.6 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, eases it through covers, a bad
misfield ensures a single
End of over 18 (8 runs) South Africa 87/3 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 204/32 = 6.38)
IJ Harvey 3-0-19-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 10* (11b 1x4) JH Kallis 22* (26b 3x4)
Off-spin time in Bloemfontein - Nathan hauritz to bowl now
18.1 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run, tucked away for an easy single
18.2 Hauritz to Kallis, one run, whipped through mid-wicket for an easy
run
18.3 Hauritz to McKenzie, no run, flat and quick, driven to covers
18.4 Hauritz to McKenzie, no run, flat and quick through the air, driven
back to the bowler
18.5 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run, well tossed up, slightly slower
through te air, played towards backward square leg for a single
18.6 Hauritz to Kallis, no run, well flighted, whipped away... just
can't beat Ponting at mid-wicket - diving stop!
End of over 19 (3 runs) South Africa 90/3 (RR: 4.74 RRR: 201/31 = 6.48)
NM Hauritz 1-0-3-0 - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 12* (15b 1x4) JH Kallis 23* (28b 3x4)
19.1 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, just outside the off, played to mid-off
19.2 Harvey to McKenzie, two runs, played to Hayden at backward square
leg, direct hit and over throws makes it two runs!
19.3 Harvey to McKenzie, FOUR, outside the off, played intentionally
through slips for four!
19.4 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, on leg and middle, whipped to mid-
wicket
19.5 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, steals a single to mid-off
19.6 Harvey to Kallis, no run
End of over 20 (7 runs) South Africa 97/3 (RR: 4.85 RRR: 194/30 = 6.47)
IJ Harvey 4-0-26-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 19* (20b 2x4) JH Kallis 23* (29b 3x4)
20.1 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run, driven down the ground to long on
20.2 Hauritz to Kallis, two runs, down the track and drives the ball
toward slong on , takes two - brings up the 100 on the board
20.3 Hauritz to Kallis, two runs, whipped away through mid-wicket for a
couple of runs
20.4 Hauritz to Kallis, one run, well tossed up, down the track and then
squeezes the ball to the of side, steals a quick single
20.5 Hauritz to McKenzie, two runs, well tossed up, on middle and leg,
swept around, McGrath is the fielder - over runs the all, easy two
20.6 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run, well tossed up, down the track and
hit towards long on
End of over 21 (9 runs) South Africa 106/3 (RR: 5.05 RRR: 185/29 = 6.38)
NM Hauritz 2-0-12-0 - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 23* (23b 2x4) JH Kallis 28* (32b 3x4)
This is the largest cricket groun din South Africa and the field is
being spread out by ponting - singles always on now
21.1 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, played straight to mid-wicket
21.2 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, played back to the bowler
21.3 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, slightly short , goes for the pull -
misses out!
21.4 Harvey to McKenzie, two runs, driven powerfully through covers,
wonderful stop by Lee at sweeper cover position - diving stop -
just brilliant!
21.5 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, slightly short and outside the of,
played to covers.
21.6 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, angling in to the batsman, played
straight to the solitary fielder close in on the on side - the
mid-wicket
End of over 22 (2 runs) South Africa 108/3 (RR: 4.91 RRR: 183/28 = 6.54)
IJ Harvey 5-0-28-1 - Willows End
JH Kallis 28* (32b 3x4) ND McKenzie 25* (29b 2x4)
22.1 Hauritz to Kallis, one run, slow through the air, had to wait for a
long time - hit to the sweeper at the cover fence
22.2 Hauritz to McKenzie, three runs, short and cut away - amazing stuff
by Hayden - covering almost 60 yards, makes a diving stop to save
the four. TV replays asked for - that was a fair save!
22.3 Hauritz to Kallis, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
22.4 Hauritz to Kallis, one run, good use of the writs, flicked around
the corner
22.5 Hauritz to McKenzie, no run, well flighted outside the off, eased
through to the man at cover
22.6 Hauritz to McKenzie, no run, turning in slightly, whipped straight
to backward square leg fielder
End of over 23 (5 runs) South Africa 113/3 (RR: 4.91 RRR: 178/27 = 6.59)
NM Hauritz 3-0-17-0 - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 30* (35b 3x4) ND McKenzie 28* (32b 2x4)
23.1 Harvey to Kallis, one run, short and pulled away to long leg for a
single, missed out on a four!
23.2 Harvey to McKenzie, two runs
23.3 Harvey to McKenzie, one run
23.4 Harvey to Kallis, legbye: one run
23.5 Harvey to McKenzie, no run
23.6 Harvey to McKenzie, wide: no run
23.6 Harvey to McKenzie, no run
End of over 24 (6 runs) South Africa 119/3 (RR: 4.96 RRR: 172/26 = 6.62)
IJ Harvey 6-0-33-1 (1w) - Willows End
JH Kallis 31* (37b 3x4) ND McKenzie 31* (36b 2x4)
24.1 Hauritz to Kallis, one run
24.2 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run
24.3 Hauritz to Kallis, one run
24.4 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run
24.5 Hauritz to Kallis, two runs
24.6 Hauritz to Kallis, one run
End of over 25 (7 runs) South Africa 126/3 (RR: 5.04 RRR: 165/25 = 6.60)
NM Hauritz 4-0-24-0 - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 36* (41b 3x4) ND McKenzie 33* (38b 2x4)
25.1 Lehmann to Kallis, one run
25.2 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run
25.3 Lehmann to Kallis, no run
25.4 Lehmann to Kallis, one run
25.5 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run
25.6 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run
End of over 26 (3 runs) South Africa 129/3 (RR: 4.96 RRR: 162/24 = 6.75)
DS Lehmann 1-0-3-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 38* (44b 3x4) ND McKenzie 34* (41b 2x4)
26.1 Hauritz to Kallis, one run, well flighted outside the off, played
wide of backward point
26.2 Hauritz to McKenzie, bye: three runs, slight turn, goes back to
cut, beats everything
26.3 Hauritz to Kallis, no run
26.4 Hauritz to Kallis, one run
26.5 Hauritz to McKenzie, one run
26.6 Hauritz to Kallis, no run
End of over 27 (6 runs) South Africa 135/3 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 156/23 = 6.78)
NM Hauritz 5-0-27-0 - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 35* (43b 2x4) JH Kallis 40* (48b 3x4)
27.1 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run
27.2 Lehmann to Kallis, no run
27.3 Lehmann to Kallis, two runs, paddle swep around the corner - past
Ponting, two runs
27.4 Lehmann to Kallis, OUT: tossed up, down the track and plays it
straight into the hands of the bowler - a tame dismisal, Lehmann
strikes!
South Africa 138/4, Partnership of 71
JH Kallis c & b Lehmann 42 (51b 3x4 0x6)
ND McKenzie 36* (44b 2x4) DS Lehmann 1.4-0-6-1
Loud roar here at the Goodyear Park - it is Jonty Rhodes!
27.5 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, played neatly away and takes a quick
single
27.6 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, tucked around the corner for a single
End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 140/4 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 151/22 = 6.86)
DS Lehmann 2-0-8-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 37* (45b 2x4) JN Rhodes 1* (1b)
Glenn McGrath is back
28.1 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, jags back in sharply... does not miss
the off by much- what a great bowler this guy is!
28.2 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, cutting back in sharply, hit on the
pad - off an inside edge, excellent bowling this is
28.3 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, just outside the off, played to
covers, Maher at short extra cover does the fielding.
28.4 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, flashy drive outside the off - by a
clueless batsman! beaten!
28.5 McGrath to McKenzie, one run, drops the ball defensively towards
the leg side and takes a quick single.
Jonty Rhodes on strike now
28.6 McGrath to Rhodes, one run, busy littl eplayer that he is, walks
across and improvises the stroke, worked awayand down to long leg
for a single.
End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 142/4 (RR: 4.90 RRR: 149/21 = 7.10)
GD McGrath 6-0-14-2 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 2* (2b) ND McKenzie 38* (50b 2x4)
29.1 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, slow delivery, cut away for a single.
29.2 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, bowlin gleft-arm around the wikcet -
drifting the ball in to the right hander, played in defence
29.3 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence is
McKenzie
29.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, looking to hit the ball - dances down
the track and just cant get enough bat on it.
29.5 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, quicker through the air, short too,
cut straight to point.
29.6 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, slightly slow through the air, played
behind point
End of over 30 (2 runs) South Africa 144/4 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 147/20 = 7.35)
DS Lehmann 3-0-10-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 39* (55b 2x4) JN Rhodes 3* (3b)
30.1 McGrath to McKenzie, one run, pitched up on the pads, McKenzie
comes down the track and turns it to sqaure leg region
30.2 McGrath to Rhodes, no run, short and wide on the off, played wide
of the slip, diving stop saves a certain four
30.3 McGrath to Rhodes, no run, played to backward-point
30.4 McGrath to Rhodes, one run, played down to third-man, Rhodes gets a
lot of advice from McGrath
30.5 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, looks to cut, misses
out, chopped down
30.6 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, gives the charge, does not get a bat
on this delivery, beaten
End of over 31 (2 runs) South Africa 146/4 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 145/19 = 7.63)
GD McGrath 7-0-16-2 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 4* (6b) ND McKenzie 40* (58b 2x4)
31.1 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, bowled with an exxagerated round-arm
action, tucked around the corner
31.2 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, driven down the ground to long off
31.3 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, driven down the ground to long on
31.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, driven down the ground to long off -
150 on the board now
31.5 Lehmann to Rhodes, no run, played to Martyn in the covers
31.6 Lehmann to Rhodes, two runs, played around the corner, over-throws,
makes it count - two runs!
End of over 32 (6 runs) South Africa 152/4 (RR: 4.75 RRR: 139/18 = 7.72)
DS Lehmann 4-0-16-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 42* (60b 2x4) JN Rhodes 8* (10b)
32.1 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, outside the off - looks to cut and
gets beaten, poor shot selection
32.2 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, once again too close to the body to
cut - no footwork at all, chops it down
32.3 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, Ponting! brilliant diving save at
short third-man
McKenzie losing the plot here - struggling a great deal
32.4 McGrath to McKenzie, FOUR, eases into a cover drive, through extra
cover - glorious stroke!
32.5 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, has a good look at
this one - decides to leave it alone
32.6 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, does it again, very watchful is
McKenzie, perhap aware of the fact thathe is close to a half-
century!
End of over 33 (4 runs) South Africa 156/4 (RR: 4.73 RRR: 135/17 = 7.94)
GD McGrath 8-0-20-2 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 8* (10b) ND McKenzie 46* (66b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
33.1 Lehmann to Rhodes, FOUR, short! pulled away with great deal of
power for four
33.2 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swung away once again, just the single
33.3 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, tossed up, McKenzie defends
33.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, outside the off, late cut, just the
single
33.5 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swept around the corner for a single
33.6 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, outside the off, eased away... behind
point for a single.
End of over 34 (8 runs) South Africa 164/4 (RR: 4.82 RRR: 127/16 = 7.94)
DS Lehmann 5-0-24-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 48* (69b 3x4) JN Rhodes 14* (13b 1x4)
Harvey brought back in to the attack
34.1 Harvey to McKenzie, no run, quick delivery - McKenzie just can't
get that one away
34.2 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, played down to third-man
34.3 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, beaten outside the off
34.4 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, short outside the off, cut straight to
point
34.5 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, punched off the backfoot, Lehmann does
well to stop it at mid-off
34.6 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, driven down the ground tolong off - just
the single. Only two runs off the over.
End of over 35 (2 runs) South Africa 166/4 (RR: 4.74 RRR: 125/15 = 8.33)
IJ Harvey 7-0-36-1 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 15* (17b 1x4) ND McKenzie 49* (71b 3x4)
35.1 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swept around the corner for a single
35.2 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, tucked around the corner and that is
his fifty!
35.3 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swept firmly to backward of square
35.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, well flighted, dances down the track
and pushes it firmly to long off
35.5 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swept again, just the single
35.6 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, tucked around the corner, single
End of over 36 (6 runs) South Africa 172/4 (RR: 4.78 RRR: 119/14 = 8.50)
DS Lehmann 6-0-30-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 52* (74b 3x4) JN Rhodes 18* (20b 1x4)
36.1 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, played behind point and takes a single
36.2 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, slightly short, hit straight to Martyn at
backward point
36.3 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, outside the off, Rhodes realises he needs
big runs, blasts it straight to Martyn
36.4 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, works theball through mid-wicket, takes
a single
Need 'em boundaries and sixes!
36.5 Harvey to McKenzie, two runs, hit straight down the ground towards
long off, hit in the air, Rhodes quick to come back for the second
run
36.6 Harvey to McKenzie, one run, whipped away to mid-wicket, just the
single
End of over 37 (5 runs) South Africa 177/4 (RR: 4.78 RRR: 114/13 = 8.77)
IJ Harvey 8-0-41-1 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 56* (77b 3x4) JN Rhodes 19* (23b 1x4)
37.1 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, short, rocks back and cuts
37.2 Lehmann to Rhodes, FOUR, here comes the happy hours! the slog-sweep
for four, packed a punch in that shot through mid-wicket
37.3 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, sweeps it forward of square and takes
one
37.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, Lehmann! diving stop!
37.5 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, driven down the ground to long off
37.6 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, sweep again, deep backward square comes
in to play - just the single
End of over 38 (8 runs) South Africa 185/4 (RR: 4.87 RRR: 106/12 = 8.83)
DS Lehmann 7-0-38-1 - Willows End
JN Rhodes 25* (26b 2x4) ND McKenzie 58* (80b 3x4)
Brett Lee brought back in now
38.1 Lee to Rhodes, one run, full outside the off, driven neatly towards
the sweeper in the cover fence
38.2 Lee to McKenzie, one run, played to mid-on and takes a single
38.3 Lee to Rhodes, one run, short and wide outside the off, cut down to
third-man, fifty partnership too!
South Africa needs a Zulu knock - full of sixes and fours
38.4 Lee to McKenzie, no run, smacks the ball neatly, even better stuff
by Harvey at mid-on
38.5 Lee to McKenzie, one run, outside the off, flashes at it, thick
edge and down to third-man, no slip in place for the catch
Just the four singles off the over so far
38.6 Lee to Rhodes, one run, driven past Lehmann in the covers for a
single.
End of over 39 (5 runs) South Africa 190/4 (RR: 4.87 RRR: 101/11 = 9.18)
B Lee 5-0-38-0 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 28* (29b 2x4) ND McKenzie 60* (83b 3x4)
101 runs required off 11 overs at 9.18
39.1 Lehmann to Rhodes, one run, swept around the corner for a single,
Rhodes looking for a few biggies here
39.2 Lehmann to McKenzie, no run, another precious dot ball - driven to
Martyn in covers
39.3 Lehmann to McKenzie, two runs, electric running, takes two to
Gillespie at deep mid-on
39.4 Lehmann to McKenzie, FOUR, dances down the track - inside out shot,
glorious lofted extra cover drive for four, cracking shot!
39.5 Lehmann to McKenzie, one run, driven dowm the ground to long on
39.6 Lehmann to Rhodes, FOUR, You got to sweep like Rhoeds does, packs a
punch even in a sweep shot - four runs to backward square leg
fence! great shot!
End of over 40 (12 runs) South Africa 202/4 (RR: 5.05 RRR: 89/10 = 8.90)
DS Lehmann 8-0-50-1 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 67* (87b 4x4) JN Rhodes 33* (31b 3x4)
40.1 Lee to McKenzie, OUT: fires in the sand-shoe-crusher! full-fast-
furious! McKenzie walks across to play at it, plays across the
line - beaten - ball hits the base of middle and off!
South Africa 202/5, Partnership of 64
ND McKenzie b Lee 67 (88b 4x4 0x6)
JN Rhodes 33* (31b 3x4) B Lee 5.1-0-38-1 (1w 1nb)
Mark Boucher is the new batsman - Lee on fire!
40.2 Lee to Boucher, OUT: Woo hoo! another killer yorker! middle stump
killer! Boucher gone for a duck - Lee on a hat-trick!
South Africa 202/6, Partnership of 0
MV Boucher b Lee 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
JN Rhodes 33* (31b 3x4) B Lee 5.2-0-38-2 (1w 1nb)
A lot of timber rattling here in Bloemfontein, brings Pollock to
deny the hat-trick or otherwise
40.3 Lee to Pollock, one run, inside edge and almost drags the ball into
the timber gate, takes a single
40.4 Lee to Rhodes, one run, Rhodes as always busy - plays it through
covers and takes a single.
40.5 Lee to Pollock, one run, full and on the pads, whipped away to
Bichel at mid-wicket
40.6 Lee to Rhodes, one run, played down to third-man, takes a single
and keeps the strike
End of over 41 (4 runs) South Africa 206/6 (RR: 5.02 RRR: 85/9 = 9.44)
B Lee 6-0-42-2 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 35* (33b 3x4) SM Pollock 2* (2b)
Gillespie will have a bowl now
41.1 Gillespie to Rhodes, legbye: one run, low full toss, rapped on the
pads, misses out
41.2 Gillespie to Pollock, OUT: flashes outside the off, the Aussies go
up in appeal, Pollock waits for the finger to go up, Orchard puts
it up now - must be all over for the South Africans now
South Africa 207/7, Partnership of 5
SM Pollock c Gilchrist b Gillespie 2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
JN Rhodes 35* (34b 3x4) JN Gillespie 6.2-1-20-1 (2w)
Boje is the new man in
41.3 Gillespie to Boje, no run, shuffles across and defends
41.4 Gillespie to Boje, no run, fired in full - squars up and defends
41.5 Gillespie to Boje, one run, good fast delivery, tucked awayon the
on side, takes the single
41.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, outside the off, played down to
third-man and takes a single
End of over 42 (3 runs) South Africa 209/7 (RR: 4.98 RRR: 82/8 = 10.25)
JN Gillespie 7-1-22-1 (2w) - Willows End
JN Rhodes 36* (35b 3x4) N Boje 1* (3b)
Rhodes still putting up a fight. There is no Klusener today to
smash the bowling around. The shadows are getting longer - the
lights are slowly coming on
42.1 Lee to Rhodes, one run, outside the off, top edge and down to
McGrath at third-man
The ball is being changed - having lost its colour. It has almost
become customary for the fielding captain to have a chat with the
umpires.
No matter what - if the batsmen are going to ask for a change of
ball around the 40th over - they will get it.
42.2 Lee to Boje, two runs, short outside the off, cut down to square
third-man for a couple of runs
42.3 Lee to Boje, no run, sweetly driven to covers, misfielded, Rhodes
wantsthe single, Boje not to keen
42.4 Lee to Boje, two runs, played around the corner toward slong leg,
takes on the arm - gets the second run rather comfortably
42.5 Lee to Boje, no run, slower delivery - just too slow - Boje did not
pick it up at all, slashes at it and gets beaten outside the off
42.6 Lee to Boje, one run, full toss, chops it hard onto the ground,
Rhodes sprints down to complete the single!
End of over 43 (6 runs) South Africa 215/7 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 76/7 = 10.86)
B Lee 7-0-48-2 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
N Boje 6* (8b) JN Rhodes 37* (36b 3x4)
43.1 Gillespie to Boje, one run, tucks him up with an excellent delivery
- squeezes a single to short mid-wicket
43.2 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, direct hit and Rhodes would have been
gone, steals a risky run to short mid-wicket
43.3 Gillespie to Boje, two runs, slower ball, eased through covers for
a couple of runs
43.4 Gillespie to Boje, no run, hit straight back down the track - hits
the stumps, Gillespie appeals, did he get a hand to it? Rhodes was
well outside the crease. Orchard shakes his head. TV replays
suggest that Gillespie did not get a hand to it.
43.5 Gillespie to Boje, FOUR, take that! glorious extra cover drive -
that goes like a rocket to the fence for four! cracking shot
43.6 Gillespie to Boje, one run, pushes the ball to mid-on and takes a
single.
End of over 44 (9 runs) South Africa 224/7 (RR: 5.09 RRR: 67/6 = 11.17)
JN Gillespie 8-1-31-1 (2w) - Willows End
N Boje 14* (13b 1x4) JN Rhodes 38* (37b 3x4)
44.1 Lee to Boje, OUT: Lee Strikes Again! angling away from the batsman
- bottom edge and through to Gilchrist!
South Africa 224/8, Partnership of 17
N Boje c Gilchrist b Lee 14 (14b 1x4 0x6)
JN Rhodes 38* (37b 3x4) B Lee 7.1-0-48-3 (1w 1nb)
Australia should win this match with a lot of comfort now. By doing
so they would have ensured that the series can't be lost
Ntini is the new batsman. A Sand-Shoe-Crusher is in order now!
44.2 Lee to Ntini, no run, softens him up - no love lost between the
fast merchants - bouncer! almost hit him
44.3 Lee to Ntini, one run, angling in to the batsman, keping Ntini
guessing, defended
Absolutely no company for the class act- Jonty Rhodes
44.4 Lee to Rhodes, no run, slower ball, goes for the sweep and misses
44.5 Lee to Rhodes, one run, fires it in full, played down the ground to
long on
44.6 Lee to Ntini, two runs, gets a thick outside edge - loud cries of
two-two-two from Rhodes, makes Ntini run hard - gets two!
End of over 45 (4 runs) South Africa 228/8 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 63/5 = 12.60)
B Lee 8-0-52-3 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 39* (39b 3x4) M Ntini 3* (3b)
45.1 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, slow ball - low full toss, played to
mid-wicket
45.2 Gillespie to Ntini, one run, driving away from the body, inside
edge to th epads, takes a single
45.3 Gillespie to Rhodes, FOUR, Now this takes some believing - bowled
at 140.1 Kmph, Rhodes quickly down on one knee - sweeps for four!
45.4 Gillespie to Rhodes, two runs, makes room and smashes it covers,
takes two runs for that, still fighting on!
45.5 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, punched hard to covers and takes a
single.
45.6 Gillespie to Ntini, no run, bouncer! Ntini ducks - and gets hit
right on the logo on the helmet!
End of over 46 (9 runs) South Africa 237/8 (RR: 5.15 RRR: 54/4 = 13.50)
JN Gillespie 9-1-40-1 (2w) - Willows End
JN Rhodes 47* (43b 4x4) M Ntini 4* (5b)
46.1 Lee to Rhodes, one run, played through covers, takes a single
46.2 Lee to Ntini, no run, Ntini takes a step back - beaten outside the
off
46.3 Lee to Ntini, one run, goes for the yorker, full delivery - goes on
the backfoot and plays it to mid-wicket
46.4 Lee to Rhodes, FOUR, what a shot! lots it over covers and smack!
brilliant stuff this is - fifty to Rhodes!
46.5 Lee to Rhodes, one run, driven to the deep copvers and takes a
single
46.6 Lee to Ntini, FOUR, full toss! outside the off, Ntini gets a lot of
wood on this one- straight down the ground for four!
End of over 47 (11 runs) South Africa 248/8 (RR: 5.28 RRR: 43/3 = 14.33)
B Lee 9-0-63-3 (1w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
JN Rhodes 53* (46b 5x4) M Ntini 9* (8b 1x4)
47.1 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, outside the off, played down to
third-man, Rhodes not happy with the single - wants more
47.2 Gillespie to Ntini, two runs, full toss! hit straight down the
ground, Bichel stops a certain four!
47.3 Gillespie to Ntini, OUT: Bowled! cleans up with a slower delivery -
Ntini playing a slog a bit too early - can't blame him.
South Africa 251/9, Partnership of 27
M Ntini b Gillespie 11 (10b 1x4 0x6)
JN Rhodes 55* (47b 5x4) JN Gillespie 9.3-1-43-2 (2w)
Telemachus is the last man, walking in
47.4 Gillespie to Telemachus, one run, Yorker! well dug out by the
number eleven batsman
47.5 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, gives himself some room and slices
the ball away for a single
47.6 Gillespie to Telemachus, no run, fires it in full and straight,
played back to the bowler
End of over 48 (5 runs) South Africa 253/9 (RR: 5.27 RRR: 38/2 = 19.00)
JN Gillespie 10-1-45-2 (2w) - Willows End
JN Rhodes 56* (48b 5x4) R Telemachus 1* (2b)
48.1 Lee to Rhodes, OUT: goes for the slog, the ball goes high in the
air, Harvey gets under it, takes an excellent catch! it is all
over here in Bloemfontein
South Africa 253/10, Partnership of 2
JN Rhodes c Harvey b Lee 56 (49b 5x4 0x6)
R Telemachus 1* (2b) B Lee 9.1-0-63-4 (1w 1nb)
Australia win by 37 runs, Lee picks up four wickets
Australia are leagues ahead of this South African team. They go 3-0
up in this series with another three games to be played. They
can't lose the series from here on.
Glenn McGrath made all the difference by bowling a superb opening
spell, he was just too good today.
Gary Kirsten (3) and Andrew Hall (3) were his victims. McGrath
finished with an amazing figures of 8-0-20-2
Gillespie (2/46) also bowled well.
Brett Lee took four wickets, coming back strongly after being
belted around in his first spell.
Lee picked up the wickets of McKenzie and Boucher with back-to-back
Yorkers.
Darenn Lehmann also bowled well initially, till Rhodes came out and
spoiled his figures a bit.
Spare a thought for the one-day specialist Jonty Rhodes, Batting at
number six, Rhodes had to throw his wicket away after scoring a
breezy and determined 56 off just 49 balls.
Klusener did not play in this game - he is injured - a groin
strain.
South Africa never looked like a team that could give Australia a
fight.
The presentation ceremony is on.
Adam Gilchrist gets a special award for reaching 4000 ODI runs
Brett lee gets the best bowler award.
Rhodes also gets an award for his batting.
Pollock: I am disappointed the way it ended. Wickets in hand is the
key. They have a few good fast bowlers to bowl first up.
Its is all or nothign for us from now on, " a dejected South
African skipper.
Ponting receives a medal for his batting and also the Man of the
Match.
Ponting: the boys have improved with their batting with every game.
There is a fair bit of intent. Goout there and play positively.
We had to put up a big scoew and we did defend it nicely.
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