5th ODI: South Africa v Australia at Durban, 3 Apr 2002

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 14.30 local time (12.30 gmt)

       Good day
       Perfect day for cricket at Kingsmead
       Australia have won the toss & are putting South Africa in to bat
       Openning the bowling from the Old Fort road end is McGrath to face
        is Smith
   0.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, first run of the game to mid wkt area
   0.2 McGrath to Gibbs, one run, turned to point area
   0.3 McGrath to Smith, no run
   0.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, on line defensive in front
   0.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, left thru to keeper
   0.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, leaves late thru to Gilchrist keeper

End of over 1 (2 runs) South Africa 2/0 (RR: 2.00)
GD McGrath 1-0-2-0 - Old Fort Road End
HH Gibbs 1* (1b) GC Smith 1* (5b)

       coming on to bowl from the Umgeni end is Gillespie
   1.1 Gillespie to Gibbs, wide: no run, thru to keeper
   1.1 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run
   1.2 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, defensive to silly point
   1.3 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, defensive
   1.4 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, full lenght into batsmen plays
        defensive in front almost going thru safe
   1.5 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, Gibbs puts his bat to ball defensive in
        front
   1.6 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, another defensive shot to silly point

End of over 2 (1 run) South Africa 3/0 (RR: 1.50)
JN Gillespie 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Umgeni End
GC Smith 1* (5b) HH Gibbs 1* (7b)

   2.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, Smith swings ball beats him thru to
        keeper
   2.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, online Smith turns defensive to point
   2.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, this one almost going thru just missers
        stumps safe defensive shot
   2.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, left thru to keeper
   2.5 McGrath to Smith, one run, misseed fielded at cover area
   2.6 McGrath to Gibbs, FOUR, great shot by Gibbs ball shot driven thru
        covers

End of over 3 (5 runs) South Africa 8/0 (RR: 2.67)
GD McGrath 2-0-7-0 - Old Fort Road End
GC Smith 2* (10b) HH Gibbs 5* (8b 1x4)

   3.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, leaves this alone no shot palyed thru
        to Gilchrist
   3.2 Gillespie to Smith, wide: no run, Gillespie not getting his lenght
        right to left hander thru to keeper
   3.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, left safe to keeper Gilchrist
   3.3 Gillespie to Smith, one run, quick run down to mid on
   3.4 Gillespie to Gibbs, one run, turns down to fine leg area
   3.5 Gillespie to Smith, no run, defensive to short leg
   3.6 Gillespie to Smith, no run, full lenght left alone safe to
        Gilchrist

End of over 4 (3 runs) South Africa 11/0 (RR: 2.75)
JN Gillespie 2-0-4-0 (2w) - Umgeni End
HH Gibbs 6* (9b 1x4) GC Smith 3* (15b)

   4.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defensive turn to mid wkt area
   4.2 McGrath to Gibbs, FOUR, hit up in air hoooo over Gilchrist safe
   4.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, thsi time swings at a full lenght not
        getting hold of it falls just in front
   4.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defensive tap to point
   4.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, pushed back to McGrath
   4.6 McGrath to Gibbs, two runs, pushed up in between sq leg & mid wkt
        safe

End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 17/0 (RR: 3.40)
GD McGrath 3-0-13-0 - Old Fort Road End
GC Smith 3* (15b) HH Gibbs 12* (15b 2x4)

   5.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, just gets bat to defesive almost going
        thru on line
   5.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, defensive to ground up in air straight
        to fielder at cover poin t
   5.3 Gillespie to Smith, FOUR, great shot driven down  to mid off
   5.4 Gillespie to Smith, no run, leaves this one thru to Gilchrist
   5.5 Gillespie to Smith, FOUR, lucky shot hit to ground bouncers over
        fileder at cover point
   5.6 Gillespie to Smith, no run, left t5hru to keeper

End of over 6 (8 runs) South Africa 25/0 (RR: 4.17)
JN Gillespie 3-0-12-0 (2w) - Umgeni End
HH Gibbs 12* (15b 2x4) GC Smith 11* (21b 2x4)

   6.1 McGrath to Gibbs, FOUR, brillant shot turned thru sq leg area
   6.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defensive
   6.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, hoooooooo edged safe dropped by Gilchrist
   6.4 McGrath to Gibbs, FOUR, Australia not fielding very well this was
        missed by both fielders at cover area
   6.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defensive pushed back to Mcgrath
   6.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defends to silly point

End of over 7 (8 runs) South Africa 33/0 (RR: 4.71)
GD McGrath 4-0-21-0 - Old Fort Road End
GC Smith 11* (21b 2x4) HH Gibbs 20* (21b 4x4)

   7.1 Gillespie to Smith, no run, hits this hard safe straight to fielder
        at mid off area
   7.2 Gillespie to Smith, no run, hit hard to ground to cover area
   7.3 Gillespie to Smith, no run, cut thru fielderat 2nd slip
   7.4 Gillespie to Smith, no run
   7.5 Gillespie to Smith, no run, defensive to mid wkt area
   7.6 Gillespie to Smith, no run, on line smith swings wild at it but
        missers thru to Gilchrist

End of over 8 (maiden) South Africa 33/0 (RR: 4.12)
JN Gillespie 4-1-12-0 (2w) - Umgeni End
HH Gibbs 20* (21b 4x4) GC Smith 11* (27b 2x4)

   8.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defends straight to point fielder
   8.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, this defends to mid on area
   8.3 McGrath to Gibbs, one run, turns & cuts thru to sq leg
   8.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, Smith just swings wild missers thru to
        Gilchrist
   8.5 McGrath to Smith, two runs, turns this one to mid wkt area
   8.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, drives this one to mid wkt fielder

End of over 9 (3 runs) South Africa 36/0 (RR: 4.00)
GD McGrath 5-0-24-0 - Old Fort Road End
HH Gibbs 21* (24b 4x4) GC Smith 13* (30b 2x4)

   9.1 Gillespie to Gibbs, FOUR, shot ball one bounce thru sq leg area
   9.2 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, defensive to silly point
   9.3 Gillespie to Gibbs, OUT: Gibbs swings wild getting thick edge easy
        catch by Gilchrist

       South Africa 40/1, Partnership of 40
       HH Gibbs  c Gilchrist b Gillespie  25 (27b 5x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 13* (30b 2x4) JN Gillespie 4.3-1-16-1 (2w)

   9.4 Gillespie to Boje, no run, bouncer Boje ducks thru to keeper
   9.5 Gillespie to Boje, no run, plays straight to fielder at point
   9.6 Gillespie to Boje, no run, on line defensive

End of over 10 (4 runs) South Africa 40/1 (RR: 4.00)
JN Gillespie 5-1-16-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
GC Smith 13* (30b 2x4) N Boje 0* (3b)

  10.1 McGrath to Smith, two runs, pulled high up to mid wkt area safe
  10.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, leaves alone thru to keeper
  10.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, defends to cover
  10.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, again defensive
  10.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, leaves late ball on line thru to keeper
  10.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, swings at it but missers thru to
        Gilchrist

End of over 11 (2 runs) South Africa 42/1 (RR: 3.82)
GD McGrath 6-0-26-0 - Old Fort Road End
N Boje 0* (3b) GC Smith 15* (36b 2x4)

  11.1 Gillespie to Boje, one run, off the make pushed in to covers
  11.2 Gillespie to Smith, one run, plays defensive but gets quick run bwd
        sq
  11.3 Gillespie to Boje, one run, pushed with full face of bat to cover
        area
  11.4 Gillespie to Smith, no run, drives defensive to cover area
  11.5 Gillespie to Smith, one run, quick run down to mid off they must
        run qucik safe
  11.6 Gillespie to Boje, no run, turns & swings but not getting hold of
        it

End of over 12 (4 runs) South Africa 46/1 (RR: 3.83)
JN Gillespie 6-1-20-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
GC Smith 17* (39b 2x4) N Boje 2* (6b)

  12.1 Lee to Smith, FOUR, just turns & pushed thru mid wkt to bring up
        the 50
  12.2 Lee to Smith, wide: no run
  12.2 Lee to Smith, no run, defensive to mid off
  12.3 Lee to Smith, one run, played back to Lee hitting
  12.4 Lee to Boje, one run, played to mid off
  12.5 Lee to Smith, two runs, turns this one thru mid wkt
  12.6 Lee to Smith, FOUR, this time pushed in between mid on & cover area

End of over 13 (13 runs) South Africa 59/1 (RR: 4.54)
B Lee 1-0-13-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
N Boje 3* (7b) GC Smith 28* (44b 4x4)

        coming on from the Umgeni end is Harvey
  13.1 Harvey to Boje, no run, hit hard to ground almost over fielder at
        point
  13.2 Harvey to Boje, two runs, hooooo it up in air to mid off just
        beating fileder
  13.3 Harvey to Boje, FOUR, times this well cut thru bwd sq
  13.4 Harvey to Boje, no run, pushed to covers
  13.5 Harvey to Boje, no run, pushed back to Harvey
  13.6 Harvey to Boje, no run, plays at it but missed timed falls short in
        front

End of over 14 (6 runs) South Africa 65/1 (RR: 4.64)
IJ Harvey 1-0-6-0 - Umgeni End
GC Smith 28* (44b 4x4) N Boje 9* (13b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  14.1 Lee to Smith, no run, defends to Lee
  14.2 Lee to Smith, no run, driven straight to mid on fielder
  14.3 Lee to Smith, two runs, thru to cover great fielding by Poting
  14.4 Lee to Smith, one run, turned to sq leg area
  14.5 Lee to Boje, no run, defensive drive to mid off
  14.6 Lee to Boje, one run, quick quick running pushed to mid on fie

End of over 15 (4 runs) South Africa 69/1 (RR: 4.60)
B Lee 2-0-17-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
N Boje 10* (15b 1x4) GC Smith 31* (48b 4x4)

  15.1 Harvey to Boje, two runs, well timed turned to bwd sq leg
  15.2 Harvey to Boje, FOUR, this time cutting over
  15.3 Harvey to Boje, FOUR, driven thru mid wkt well timed
  15.4 Harvey to Boje, no run, almost getting this one thru a diving cover
        fileder
  15.5 Harvey to Boje, no run
  15.6 Harvey to Boje, two runs, turns this one thru mid wkt area

End of over 16 (12 runs) South Africa 81/1 (RR: 5.06)
IJ Harvey 2-0-18-0 - Umgeni End
GC Smith 31* (48b 4x4) N Boje 22* (21b 3x4)

  16.1 Lee to Smith, one run, taps thru mid wkt
  16.2 Lee to Boje, OUT: faster ball Boje edging up in air easy catch by
        lLee silly mid on

       South Africa 82/2, Partnership of 42
       N Boje  c & b Lee  22 (22b 3x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 32* (49b 4x4) B Lee 2.2-0-18-1 (1w)

  16.3 Lee to Kallis, no run
  16.4 Lee to Kallis, no run, appeal for lbw not given pushed to point
  16.5 Lee to Kallis, no run, defends to cover
  16.6 Lee to Kallis, no run, defensive tp point

End of over 17 (1 run) South Africa 82/2 (RR: 4.82)
B Lee 3-0-18-1 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
GC Smith 32* (49b 4x4) JH Kallis 0* (4b)

  17.1 Harvey to Smith, no run, puls away late thru to keeper
  17.2 Harvey to Smith, no run, trys to push it past gully fieldetr
  17.3 Harvey to Smith, no run, swings at it missers taken by Gilchrist
  17.4 Harvey to Smith, two runs, turned thru point
  17.5 Harvey to Smith, no run, swings wild but missed
  17.6 Harvey to Smith, one run, pushed thru cover

End of over 18 (3 runs) South Africa 85/2 (RR: 4.72)
IJ Harvey 3-0-21-0 - Umgeni End
GC Smith 35* (55b 4x4) JH Kallis 0* (4b)

  18.1 Lee to Smith, no run, defensive push to mid off
  18.2 Lee to Smith, one run, turned to gully
  18.3 Lee to Kallis, no run, defensive turn to point area
  18.4 Lee to Kallis, no run, on line faster ball beating the bat Kallis
        swins at it ball beats bat
  18.5 Lee to Kallis, no run, left thru to keeper
  18.6 Lee to Kallis, no run, defensive turneed to point

End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 86/2 (RR: 4.53)
B Lee 4-0-19-1 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
GC Smith 36* (57b 4x4) JH Kallis 0* (8b)

  19.1 Harvey to Smith, no run, great fielding by Lee off his own bowling
        ball hit back to him
  19.2 Harvey to Smith, no run, defensive
  19.3 Harvey to Smith, FOUR, great shot hit past mid wkt & mid on
  19.4 Harvey to Smith, no run
  19.5 Harvey to Smith, no run, defensive turned to point
  19.6 Harvey to Smith, no run, this one bouncers a bit thru to keeper

End of over 20 (4 runs) South Africa 90/2 (RR: 4.50)
IJ Harvey 4-0-25-0 - Umgeni End
JH Kallis 0* (8b) GC Smith 40* (63b 5x4)

  20.1 Lee to Kallis, no run, steps back abit drives straight to fielder
        at mid on
  20.2 Lee to Kallis, no run, abit of a bouncer Kallis trys to swing at it
        but missers
  20.3 Lee to Kallis, no run, this drives straight to point fielder
  20.4 Lee to Kallis, one run, Kallis off the make after 11 balls cut to
        3rd maqn
  20.5 Lee to Smith, no run, turned to point
  20.6 Lee to Smith, no run, a bit short Smith trys to drive not getting
        hold of it straight to fielder at mid off

End of over 21 (1 run) South Africa 91/2 (RR: 4.33)
B Lee 5-0-20-1 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
JH Kallis 1* (12b) GC Smith 40* (65b 5x4)

  21.1 Harvey to Kallis, one run
  21.2 Harvey to Smith, no run
  21.3 Harvey to Smith, one run, pushed to mid wkt
  21.4 Harvey to Kallis, no run, all
  21.5 Harvey to Kallis, no run, cut to fielder at short 3rd man
  21.6 Harvey to Kallis, no run, again played ytp short 3rd man

End of over 22 (2 runs) South Africa 93/2 (RR: 4.23)
IJ Harvey 5-0-27-0 - Umgeni End
GC Smith 41* (67b 5x4) JH Kallis 2* (16b)

  22.1 Lee to Smith, no run, defensive to mid on
  22.2 Lee to Smith, no run, again driven to fielder at mid on
  22.3 Lee to Smith, one run, quick run to point area
  22.4 Lee to Kallis, two runs, driven thru mid wkt
  22.5 Lee to Kallis, one run, pushed to cover
  22.6 Lee to Smith, two runs, pulled past mid cover fielder

End of over 23 (6 runs) South Africa 99/2 (RR: 4.30)
B Lee 6-0-26-1 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
JH Kallis 5* (18b) GC Smith 44* (71b 5x4)

  23.1 Warne to Kallis, one run, pushed to sq leg area
  23.2 Warne to Smith, no run, trys to play missers thru to keeper
  23.3 Warne to Smith, one run, this time getting better hold down to mid
        on
  23.4 Warne to Kallis, no run, short ball kallis not making full use
  23.5 Warne to Kallis, one run, tutrned thru cover arra
  23.6 Warne to Smith, no run, defensive to silly mid on

End of over 24 (3 runs) South Africa 102/2 (RR: 4.25)
SK Warne 1-0-3-0 - Umgeni End
JH Kallis 7* (21b) GC Smith 45* (74b 5x4)

  24.1 Harvey to Kallis, no run, defensive cut to point
  24.2 Harvey to Kallis, FOUR, well timed shot one bouncer thru mid on
        raced to boundary
  24.3 Harvey to Kallis, one run, this cuts past a diving point fielder
  24.4 Harvey to Smith, one run, quick running pushed to mid on
  24.5 Harvey to Kallis, one run, turned thru cover
  24.6 Harvey to Smith, no run, played to cover area

End of over 25 (7 runs) South Africa 109/2 (RR: 4.36)
IJ Harvey 6-0-34-0 - Old Fort Road End
JH Kallis 13* (25b 1x4) GC Smith 46* (76b 5x4)

  25.1 Warne to Kallis, one run, turned to short 3rd man
  25.2 Warne to Smith, OUT: edged up to sq leg in air great catch by a
        diving Gilchrist

       South Africa 110/3, Partnership of 28
       GC Smith  c Gilchrist b Warne  46 (77b 5x4 0x6)
       JH Kallis 14* (26b 1x4) SK Warne 1.2-0-4-1

  25.3 Warne to Rhodes, no run, hit to ground just bouncer in front of sq
        leg fielder
  25.4 Warne to Rhodes, no run, defensive push to silly point
  25.5 Warne to Rhodes, no run, turned to short 3rd man
  25.6 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed past a diving Warne thru to mid
        off

End of over 26 (2 runs) South Africa 111/3 (RR: 4.27)
SK Warne 2-0-5-1 - Umgeni End
JN Rhodes 1* (4b) JH Kallis 14* (26b 1x4)

  26.1 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, tapped to cover area
  26.2 Harvey to Kallis, no run, played back to Harvey
  26.3 Harvey to Kallis, no run, straight to cover fielder
       lights have beenswitch on
  26.4 Harvey to Kallis, no run, turns to mid on
  26.5 Harvey to Kallis, one run, pushed to mid on think of the second.
        sent back
  26.6 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, pused to mid on

End of over 27 (3 runs) South Africa 114/3 (RR: 4.22)
IJ Harvey 7-0-37-0 - Old Fort Road End
JN Rhodes 3* (6b) JH Kallis 15* (30b 1x4)

  27.1 Warne to Rhodes, no run, trys to sweap missed timed
  27.2 Warne to Rhodes, no run, not getting hold of it safe to leg slip
  27.3 Warne to Rhodes, one run, played down to mid off
  27.4 Warne to Kallis, wide: no run, Kallis trying to hit off a wide ball
        missers clean
  27.4 Warne to Kallis, one run, turned to fine leg
  27.5 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed to point
  27.6 Warne to Kallis, one run, played to covers

End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 119/3 (RR: 4.25)
SK Warne 3-0-10-1 (1w) - Umgeni End
JH Kallis 17* (32b 1x4) JN Rhodes 5* (10b)

  28.1 Harvey to Kallis, no run, hit back to Harvey
  28.2 Harvey to Kallis, no run, again back to Harvey
  28.3 Harvey to Kallis, no run, turned to point
  28.4 Harvey to Kallis, one run, pushed thru to mid on area
  28.5 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, trys to cut missers thru to keeper
        Gilchrist
  28.6 Harvey to Rhodes, no run, turned to point fielder

End of over 29 (1 run) South Africa 120/3 (RR: 4.14)
IJ Harvey 8-0-38-0 - Old Fort Road End
JH Kallis 18* (36b 1x4) JN Rhodes 5* (12b)

Match State: Drinks

  29.1 Warne to Kallis, one run, driven thru cover
  29.2 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed down to mid off
  29.3 Warne to Kallis, no run, straight to mid off fielder
  29.4 Warne to Kallis, one run, turned to leg slip
  29.5 Warne to Rhodes, one run, played to point
  29.6 Warne to Kallis, one run, turned bwd sq leg

End of over 30 (5 runs) South Africa 125/3 (RR: 4.17)
SK Warne 4-0-15-1 (1w) - Umgeni End
JH Kallis 21* (40b 1x4) JN Rhodes 7* (14b)

       McGrath cominng back to the attack
  30.1 McGrath to Kallis, OUT: shot ball Kallis turns it straight to Maher
        at bwd sq leg

       South Africa 125/4, Partnership of 15
       JH Kallis  c Maher b McGrath  21 (41b 1x4 0x6)
       JN Rhodes 7* (14b) GD McGrath 6.1-0-26-1

  30.2 McGrath to Rhodes, no run, defensive to cover fielder
  30.3 McGrath to Rhodes, no run, left thru to keeper
  30.4 McGrath to Rhodes, no run, played to ground straight to point
        fielder
  30.5 McGrath to Rhodes, FOUR, well timed cut fine past diving Gilchrist
  30.6 McGrath to Rhodes, two runs, this time turned 3rd man

End of over 31 (6 runs) South Africa 131/4 (RR: 4.23)
GD McGrath 7-0-32-1 - Old Fort Road End
ND McKenzie 0* (0b) JN Rhodes 13* (19b 1x4)

  31.1 Warne to McKenzie, FOUR, first ball great shot well timed driven
        thru covers raced to boundary
  31.2 Warne to McKenzie, one run
  31.3 Warne to Rhodes, no run, defends to silly point
  31.4 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed to mid wkt area
  31.5 Warne to McKenzie, three runs, turned past short 3rd man
  31.6 Warne to Rhodes, wide: no run, appeal for bolwed around his legs
        called wide Warne is not happy
  31.6 Warne to Rhodes, no run, defensive to mid off

End of over 32 (10 runs) South Africa 141/4 (RR: 4.41)
SK Warne 5-0-25-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
ND McKenzie 8* (3b 1x4) JN Rhodes 14* (22b 1x4)

  32.1 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, just taps to point fielder
  32.2 McGrath to McKenzie, FOUR, great shot edged past Gilchrist raced to
        boudary
  32.3 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, defensive to gully fielder
  32.4 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, this time to point
  32.5 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, left no shot played
  32.6 McGrath to McKenzie, one run, pushed to covers quick run

End of over 33 (5 runs) South Africa 146/4 (RR: 4.42)
GD McGrath 8-0-37-1 - Old Fort Road End
ND McKenzie 13* (9b 2x4) JN Rhodes 14* (22b 1x4)

  33.1 Warne to McKenzie, one run, played to sq leg
  33.2 Warne to Rhodes, no run, stepps forward missed timed
  33.3 Warne to Rhodes, no run, almost going thru well defended
  33.4 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed to point quick run close safe
  33.5 Warne to McKenzie, legbye: one run, pushed with pads to sq leg
  33.6 Warne to Rhodes, no run

End of over 34 (3 runs) South Africa 149/4 (RR: 4.38)
SK Warne 6-0-27-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
ND McKenzie 14* (11b 2x4) JN Rhodes 15* (26b 1x4)

  34.1 Gillespie to McKenzie, no run, defensive
  34.2 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, quick run turn just in front of
        Gilchrist good running
  34.3 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, turned to 3rd man
  34.4 Gillespie to McKenzie, bye: one run, miss field by keeper
  34.5 Gillespie to Rhodes, FOUR, great shot past 3rd man
  34.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, defensive

End of over 35 (7 runs) South Africa 156/4 (RR: 4.46)
JN Gillespie 7-1-26-1 (2w) - Old Fort Road End
ND McKenzie 15* (14b 2x4) JN Rhodes 20* (29b 2x4)

  35.1 Warne to McKenzie, two runs, pushed down to mid on
  35.2 Warne to McKenzie, OUT: McKenzie not happy edged to gilchrist easy

       South Africa 158/5, Partnership of 33
       ND McKenzie  c Gilchrist b Warne  17 (16b 2x4 0x6)
       JN Rhodes 20* (29b 2x4) SK Warne 6.2-0-29-2 (2w)

       Warne strikes again
  35.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, very defensive to silly point
  35.4 Warne to Boucher, one run, great running tapped to short 3rd man
  35.5 Warne to Rhodes, no run, defensive pushed to cover
  35.6 Warne to Rhodes, no run, back to Warne

End of over 36 (3 runs) South Africa 159/5 (RR: 4.42)
SK Warne 7-0-30-2 (2w) - Umgeni End
MV Boucher 1* (2b) JN Rhodes 20* (31b 2x4)

  36.1 Gillespie to Boucher, no run, defensive to Gillespie
  36.2 Gillespie to Boucher, no run, trys to drive not getting hold of it
        back to Gillespie
  36.3 Gillespie to Boucher, no run, played to mid off
  36.4 Gillespie to Boucher, no run, faster ball Boucher swings at it
        missers thru to keeper
  36.5 Gillespie to Boucher, one run, turns it to bwd sq leg
  36.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, pushed to mid on

End of over 37 (2 runs) South Africa 161/5 (RR: 4.35)
JN Gillespie 8-1-28-1 (2w) - Old Fort Road End
JN Rhodes 21* (32b 2x4) MV Boucher 2* (7b)

  37.1 Warne to Rhodes, one run, sweaps to fine leg
  37.2 Warne to Boucher, one run, played to mid wkt area
  37.3 Warne to Rhodes, no run, defensive
  37.4 Warne to Rhodes, one run, driven into covers
  37.5 Warne to Boucher, one run, pushed to mid wkt
  37.6 Warne to Rhodes, one run, pushed down to mid off

End of over 38 (5 runs) South Africa 166/5 (RR: 4.37)
SK Warne 8-0-35-2 (2w) - Umgeni End
JN Rhodes 24* (36b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (9b)

       coming back to the attack ie Lee
  38.1 Lee to Rhodes, FOUR, well time Rhodes timed this one well just cut
        past Gilchrist
  38.2 Lee to Rhodes, one run, played down to mid on
  38.3 Lee to Boucher, one run, turned to 3rd man
  38.4 Lee to Rhodes, one run, drives to mid on
  38.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, Boucher drives straight on stumps on the
        other end
  38.6 Lee to Boucher, FOUR, well played past a diving mid wkt fielder at
        the boundary

End of over 39 (11 runs) South Africa 177/5 (RR: 4.54)
B Lee 7-0-37-1 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
JN Rhodes 30* (39b 3x4) MV Boucher 9* (12b 1x4)

  39.1 Warne to Rhodes, one run, sweaps to fine leg fielder
  39.2 Warne to Boucher, one run, turned into covers
  39.3 Warne to Rhodes, one run
  39.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, defensive
  39.5 Warne to Boucher, one run, turned to point
  39.6 Warne to Rhodes, no run, sweaps not getting hold straight to leg
        slip fielder

End of over 40 (4 runs) South Africa 181/5 (RR: 4.53)
SK Warne 9-0-39-2 (2w) - Umgeni End
MV Boucher 11* (15b 1x4) JN Rhodes 32* (42b 3x4)

  40.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, straight to point fielder
  40.2 Lee to Boucher, one run, pushed to mid off
  40.3 Lee to Rhodes, wide: no run, pitchers wide
  40.3 Lee to Rhodes, one run, turned to 3rd man
  40.4 Lee to Boucher, one run, quick run to point
  40.5 Lee to Rhodes, no run, driven straight back to Lee
  40.6 Lee to Rhodes, two runs, turns past pint fielder

End of over 41 (6 runs) South Africa 187/5 (RR: 4.56)
B Lee 8-0-43-1 (2w) - Old Fort Road End
MV Boucher 13* (18b 1x4) JN Rhodes 35* (45b 3x4)

  41.1 Warne to Boucher, one run, pushed into covers
  41.2 Warne to Rhodes, one run, drives to mid wkt area
  41.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, defensive to silly point
  41.4 Warne to Boucher, one run, turns 7 swings to mid wkt
  41.5 Warne to Rhodes, one run, taps to short leg
  41.6 Warne to Boucher, one run, drives down to mid on

End of over 42 (5 runs) South Africa 192/5 (RR: 4.57)
SK Warne 10-0-44-2 (2w) - Umgeni End
MV Boucher 16* (22b 1x4) JN Rhodes 37* (47b 3x4)

  42.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, swings missers thru to keeper
       delay change of ball
  42.2 Lee to Boucher, FOUR, turned past Gilchrist to fine leg boundary
  42.3 Lee to Boucher, one run, pushed into covers
  42.4 Lee to Rhodes, wide: no run, this one bouncers wide
  42.4 Lee to Rhodes, one run, turned into covers
  42.5 Lee to Boucher, one run, hit past bowler to mid off
  42.6 Lee to Rhodes, no run

End of over 43 (8 runs) South Africa 200/5 (RR: 4.65)
B Lee 9-0-51-1 (3w) - Old Fort Road End
MV Boucher 22* (26b 2x4) JN Rhodes 38* (49b 3x4)

  43.1 Gillespie to Boucher, one run, pushed to point
  43.2 Gillespie to Rhodes, two runs, pushed to cover & one for over throw
  43.3 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, turned to 3rd man
  43.4 Gillespie to Boucher, two runs, getting hold of this one past mid
        off fielder
  43.5 Gillespie to Boucher, FOUR, turned to fine leg to bring up the 50
        part/ship
  43.6 Gillespie to Boucher, two runs, pushed to mid wkt

End of over 44 (12 runs) South Africa 212/5 (RR: 4.82)
JN Gillespie 9-1-40-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
JN Rhodes 41* (51b 3x4) MV Boucher 31* (30b 3x4)

  44.1 Lee to Rhodes, one run, played to cover
  44.2 Lee to Boucher, no run, swings at this one missers thru to keeper
  44.3 Lee to Boucher, one run, pushed to mid off
  44.4 Lee to Rhodes, one run, played to mid on
  44.5 Lee to Boucher, one run, pushed to mid wkt
  44.6 Lee to Rhodes, (noball) one run, drives to mid off
  44.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, defensive to Lee

End of over 45 (6 runs) South Africa 218/5 (RR: 4.84)
B Lee 10-0-57-1 (3w 1nb) - Old Fort Road End
JN Rhodes 44* (54b 3x4) MV Boucher 33* (34b 3x4)

  45.1 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, swings at it missers thru to keeper
  45.2 Gillespie to Rhodes, FOUR, well time driven thru cover past diving
        boundary fielder
  45.3 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, slower ball left late thru to keeper
  45.4 Gillespie to Rhodes, FOUR, great shot to bring up his 50 runs thru
        point
  45.5 Gillespie to Rhodes, FOUR, great Rhodes past point raced to
        boundary well timed
  45.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, one run, plays this one to mid off

End of over 46 (13 runs) South Africa 231/5 (RR: 5.02)
JN Gillespie 10-1-53-1 (2w) - Umgeni End
JN Rhodes 57* (60b 6x4) MV Boucher 33* (34b 3x4)

  46.1 McGrath to Rhodes, one run, turned to 3rd man
  46.2 McGrath to Boucher, one run, not getting hold of it played to mid
        wkt
  46.3 McGrath to Rhodes, two runs, hit up in air fielder chasing it safe
        to mid off area
  46.4 McGrath to Rhodes, one run, drives into covers
  46.5 McGrath to Boucher, one run, pushed to mid off
  46.6 McGrath to Rhodes, one run, played to cover

End of over 47 (7 runs) South Africa 238/5 (RR: 5.06)
GD McGrath 9-0-44-1 - Old Fort Road End
JN Rhodes 62* (64b 6x4) MV Boucher 35* (36b 3x4)

  47.1 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, driven down to mid on
  47.2 Harvey to Boucher, legbye: two runs
  47.3 Harvey to Boucher, one run, driven straight to mid on fielder
  47.4 Harvey to Rhodes, FOUR, well timed shot ball driven thru covers
  47.5 Harvey to Rhodes, one run, pushed to mid off
  47.6 Harvey to Boucher, no run, swings missers

End of over 48 (9 runs) South Africa 247/5 (RR: 5.15)
IJ Harvey 9-0-45-0 - Umgeni End
JN Rhodes 68* (67b 7x4) MV Boucher 36* (39b 3x4)

  48.1 McGrath to Rhodes, FOUR
  48.2 McGrath to Rhodes, FOUR, shot driven straight to mid off boundary
  48.3 McGrath to Rhodes, OUT: cut up straight to Ponting at point great
        batting by Rhodes

       South Africa 255/6, Partnership of 97
       JN Rhodes  c Ponting b McGrath  76 (70b 9x4 0x6)
       MV Boucher 36* (39b 3x4) GD McGrath 9.3-0-52-2

  48.4 McGrath to Pollock, legbye: one run, pushed with pads to point area
  48.5 McGrath to Boucher, one run, drives down to mid on fileder
  48.6 McGrath to Pollock, one run, played to cover area

End of over 49 (11 runs) South Africa 258/6 (RR: 5.27)
GD McGrath 10-0-54-2 - Old Fort Road End
SM Pollock 1* (2b) MV Boucher 37* (40b 3x4)

  49.1 Harvey to Pollock, no run, shot ball trys to swing at it
  49.2 Harvey to Pollock, no run, swings misers appeal for stumping safe
  49.3 Harvey to Pollock, FOUR, shot Polly thru covers raced to boundary
        in betwwen
  49.4 Harvey to Pollock, one run
  49.5 Harvey to Boucher, no run, swings at it missers clean
  49.6 Harvey to Boucher, FOUR, Boucher turns swings gets hold of it
        straight to fine leg boundary

End of over 50 (9 runs) South Africa 267/6 (RR: 5.34)
IJ Harvey 10-0-54-0 - Umgeni End
SM Pollock 6* (6b 1x4) MV Boucher 41* (42b 4x4)

Match State: Innings Break

       umps walk on to the fielder
   0.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, first ball left thru to Boucher
   0.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, pulling away late thru to keeper
   0.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, to fine leg
   0.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left thru to keeper
   0.5 Pollock to Hayden, one run, pushed to mid wkt
   0.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, defensive push

End of over 1 (2 runs) Australia 2/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 266/49 = 5.43)
SM Pollock 1-0-2-0 - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 1* (2b) AC Gilchrist 1* (4b)

       cominng on from the South end is Ntini
   1.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defensive push to point
   1.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, well fielded at mid wkt area
   1.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defensive push to mid on
   1.4 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, this one hit over fielder at mid wkt few
        bouncer to boundary
   1.5 Ntini to Hayden, one run, pushed to mid on area
   1.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, on line gets bat to it defensive

End of over 2 (5 runs) Australia 7/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 261/48 = 5.44)
M Ntini 1-0-5-0 - Old Fort Road End
ML Hayden 6* (7b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 1* (5b)

   2.1 Pollock to Hayden, no run, no shot played thru to keeper
   2.2 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left thru to Boucher
   2.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, leaces alone thru to Boucher
   2.4 Pollock to Hayden, FOUR, driven down to mid off boundary
   2.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left thru to Boucher
   2.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, appeal for catch behind no touch to it
        safe

End of over 3 (4 runs) Australia 11/0 (RR: 3.67 RRR: 257/47 = 5.47)
SM Pollock 2-0-6-0 - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 1* (5b) ML Hayden 10* (13b 2x4)

   3.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to cover area cloud be runout
        gibbs missers stumps safe
   3.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defensive
   3.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone thru to Boucher
   3.4 Ntini to Hayden, legbye: one run
   3.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, turned to bwd sq
   3.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defensive to Ntini

End of over 4 (3 runs) Australia 14/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 254/46 = 5.52)
M Ntini 2-0-7-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 3* (7b) ML Hayden 10* (17b 2x4)

   4.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, shot well driven thru mid off area
   4.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, again drives thru mid off raced to
        boundary
   4.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, pulls away late almost making touch
        thru to Boucher
   4.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs, hoo edged straight to Kallis
        dropped thru to
   4.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, pushed to cover
   4.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, tapps to extra cover

End of over 5 (10 runs) Australia 24/0 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 244/45 = 5.42)
SM Pollock 3-0-16-0 - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 10* (17b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 13* (13b 2x4)

   5.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, missed timed edged up safe
   5.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, drives defensive to mid on
   5.3 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, driven past diving mid wkt fielder
   5.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, played back to Ntini
   5.5 Ntini to Hayden, one run, quick run to mid off
   5.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, quick run again to point

End of over 6 (6 runs) Australia 30/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 238/44 = 5.41)
M Ntini 3-0-13-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 14* (14b 2x4) ML Hayden 15* (22b 3x4)

   6.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, defensive to cover area
   6.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, well fielder by Smith at mid off
   6.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, swings wild missers thru to keeper
   6.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, leaves to go thru to keeper
   6.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, drives hard straight to Smith at silly
        mid off
   6.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left thru to Boucher

End of over 7 (1 run) Australia 31/0 (RR: 4.43 RRR: 237/43 = 5.51)
SM Pollock 4-0-17-0 - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 15* (16b 2x4) ML Hayden 15* (26b 3x4)

   7.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, two runs, truns to 3rd man
   7.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, this drives to cover area
   7.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, appeal for lbw abit high safe
   7.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, back to ntini
   7.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven past diving Mckenzie at mid wkt
   7.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, this time the oppsite thru cover raced to
        boundary

End of over 8 (10 runs) Australia 41/0 (RR: 5.12 RRR: 227/42 = 5.40)
M Ntini 4-0-23-0 - Old Fort Road End
ML Hayden 15* (26b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 25* (22b 4x4)

   8.1 Pollock to Hayden, wide: no run, left
   8.1 Pollock to Hayden, (noball) no run, defensive
   8.1 Pollock to Hayden, no run, leaves alone thru to keeper
   8.2 Pollock to Hayden, no run, no shot played thru to Boucher
   8.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, this one on line
   8.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left thru to keeper
   8.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, beats bat thru to keeper
   8.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, leaves to go thru to Boucher

End of over 9 (2 runs) Australia 43/0 (RR: 4.78 RRR: 225/41 = 5.49)
SM Pollock 5-0-19-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 25* (22b 4x4) ML Hayden 15* (33b 3x4)

   9.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, appeal for catch behind not given no
        touch to it pulled away late
   9.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven past fielders at mid wkt thru to
        boundary
   9.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, pulls away late thru to Boucher
   9.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, turmned to bwd sq leg
   9.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, dewfensive push to mid wkt area
   9.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, again to mid wkt area defensive

End of over 10 (5 runs) Australia 48/0 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 220/40 = 5.50)
M Ntini 5-0-28-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 30* (26b 5x4) ML Hayden 15* (35b 3x4)

  10.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, left to go thru to keeper
  10.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, swings at this one ball beats bat
        safe to boucjher
  10.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to covers
  10.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, defends to extra cover
  10.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, pushed to cover fielder
  10.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, turned to mid wkt

End of over 11 (1 run) Australia 49/0 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 219/39 = 5.62)
SM Pollock 6-0-20-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 31* (29b 5x4) ML Hayden 15* (38b 3x4)

       change of bowling from the South end & kallis comes on
  11.1 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, tapped to mid on
  11.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, defensive to mid on
  11.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, past kallis
  11.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, FOUR, short ball whiped thru point straight to
        boundary
  11.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, three runs
  11.6 Kallis to Hayden, FOUR, whiped past diving Rhodes at cover area

End of over 12 (11 runs) Australia 60/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 208/38 = 5.47)
JH Kallis 1-0-11-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 38* (34b 6x4) ML Hayden 19* (39b 4x4)

       coming on from the Umgeni end is Hayward
  12.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, two runs
  12.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, driven straight to Mckenzie at mid
        wkt area
  12.3 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to mid off area
  12.4 Hayward to Hayden, wide: no run
  12.4 Hayward to Hayden, legbye: one run
  12.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run
  12.6 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, appeal for lbw not given going down
        leg side

End of over 13 (5 runs) Australia 65/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 203/37 = 5.49)
M Hayward 1-0-4-0 (1w) - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 19* (40b 4x4) AC Gilchrist 41* (39b 6x4)

  13.1 Kallis to Hayden, FOUR, driven thru mid on
  13.2 Kallis to Hayden, wide: no run
  13.2 Kallis to Hayden, two runs, pushed to mid on ntini thows it hits
        stump
  13.3 Kallis to Hayden, no run, left
  13.4 Kallis to Hayden, no run, pushed straight to fielder at mid wkt
        area
  13.5 Kallis to Hayden, one run, quick run to mid on
  13.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, pushed down to mid off

End of over 14 (9 runs) Australia 74/0 (RR: 5.29 RRR: 194/36 = 5.39)
JH Kallis 2-0-20-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 42* (40b 6x4) ML Hayden 26* (45b 5x4)

  14.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, hit to ground straight to hayward
  14.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, on line swings miss times ball falss
        in front
  14.3 Hayward to Gilchrist, FOUR, turned to fine leg boundary
  14.4 Hayward to Gilchrist, FOUR, short ball whiped down to bwd sq
        boundary takes Gilchrist to 50
  14.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, two runs
  14.6 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run

End of over 15 (10 runs) Australia 84/0 (RR: 5.60 RRR: 184/35 = 5.26)
M Hayward 2-0-14-0 (1w) - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 26* (45b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 52* (46b 8x4)

  15.1 Kallis to Hayden, one run, pushed down to mid off
  15.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, turned to 3rd man
  15.3 Kallis to Hayden, one run, turned to bwd sq leg
  15.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, defensive turn to point
  15.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, defensive
  15.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, turned diown to 3rd man

End of over 16 (4 runs) Australia 88/0 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 180/34 = 5.29)
JH Kallis 3-0-24-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 54* (50b 8x4) ML Hayden 28* (47b 5x4)

  16.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, full toss not getting hold of it
  16.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, (noball) FOUR, Hayward over stepping cut to
  16.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run
  16.3 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run
  16.4 Hayward to Hayden, one run
  16.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, defends bak to Hayward
  16.6 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, great fielding at point

End of over 17 (7 runs) Australia 95/0 (RR: 5.59 RRR: 173/33 = 5.24)
M Hayward 3-0-21-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 29* (48b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 59* (56b 9x4)

Match State: Drinks

  17.1 Kallis to Hayden, no run, swings at it missers thru to Boucher
  17.2 Kallis to Hayden, no run, full lenght defends well
  17.3 Kallis to Hayden, one run, pushed to mid on
  17.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run
  17.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, drives to ground straight to Rhodes at
        point
  17.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, hit up in air over Rhodes at point
        falls safe

End of over 18 (2 runs) Australia 97/0 (RR: 5.39 RRR: 171/32 = 5.34)
JH Kallis 4-0-26-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 60* (59b 9x4) ML Hayden 30* (51b 5x4)

  18.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, two runs, turned to 3rd man
  18.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to mid on area to bring up
        the 100 part/ship
  18.3 Hayward to Hayden, one run, pushed down to mid off
  18.4 Hayward to Gilchrist, FOUR
  18.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, two runs, driven past Rhodes at point
  18.6 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, past Rhodes at point

End of over 19 (11 runs) Australia 108/0 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 160/31 = 5.16)
M Hayward 4-0-32-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 70* (64b 10x4) ML Hayden 31* (52b 5x4)

  19.1 Boje to Gilchrist, two runs, pushed down to mid on area
  19.2 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to cover
  19.3 Boje to Hayden, one run, pushed to mid wkt
  19.4 Boje to Gilchrist, no run, defensive to mid on
  19.5 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, pushed down to mid on
  19.6 Boje to Hayden, wide: no run
  19.6 Boje to Hayden, no run, defensive with pads

End of over 20 (6 runs) Australia 114/0 (RR: 5.70 RRR: 154/30 = 5.13)
N Boje 1-0-6-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 74* (68b 10x4) ML Hayden 32* (54b 5x4)

       coming on for the very fisrt time for Sa is J Kent
  20.1 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, defensive drive to mid off
  20.2 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, again defends to mid off
  20.3 Kent to Gilchrist, FOUR, smashed thru the covers
  20.4 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, swings missers thru to Boucher keeper
  20.5 Kent to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven thru mid wkt raced to boundary
  20.6 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, better bal  defends

End of over 21 (8 runs) Australia 122/0 (RR: 5.81 RRR: 146/29 = 5.03)
JC Kent 1-0-8-0 - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 32* (54b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 82* (74b 12x4)

  21.1 Boje to Hayden, no run, appeal for lbw not given
  21.2 Boje to Hayden, no run, goes for the sweap shot missed timed
  21.3 Boje to Hayden, no run
  21.4 Boje to Hayden, one run
  21.5 Boje to Gilchrist, one run
  21.6 Boje to Hayden, one run, turned to mid wkt area

End of over 22 (3 runs) Australia 125/0 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 143/28 = 5.11)
N Boje 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
ML Hayden 34* (59b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 83* (75b 12x4)

  22.1 Kent to Hayden, no run, left thru to keeper
  22.2 Kent to Hayden, no run, defensive push to gibbs at cover
  22.3 Kent to Hayden, two runs, turned to 3rd man
  22.4 Kent to Hayden, no run, hit to ground bouncers to Gibbs at cover
  22.5 Kent to Hayden, no run, pushed straight to Rhodes at point
  22.6 Kent to Hayden, no run

End of over 23 (2 runs) Australia 127/0 (RR: 5.52 RRR: 141/27 = 5.22)
JC Kent 2-0-10-0 - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 83* (75b 12x4) ML Hayden 36* (65b 5x4)

  23.1 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, steps forward drives to mid on
  23.2 Boje to Hayden, no run, thinks of running sent back
  23.3 Boje to Hayden, no run, goes for the sweap shot missed
  23.4 Boje to Hayden, no run, pushed to mid wkt
  23.5 Boje to Hayden, no run, well fielded by boje of his own bolwing
  23.6 Boje to Hayden, no run, defensive

End of over 24 (1 run) Australia 128/0 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 140/26 = 5.38)
N Boje 3-0-10-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 84* (76b 12x4) ML Hayden 36* (70b 5x4)

  24.1 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, into ground straight to Gibbs at cover
  24.2 Kent to Gilchrist, one run, past Gibss thru cover
  24.3 Kent to Hayden, legbye: one run
  24.4 Kent to Gilchrist, one run, turned to 3rd man
  24.5 Kent to Hayden, one run, pushed thru covers
  24.6 Kent to Gilchrist, no run, played to ground to Gibbs at cover point

End of over 25 (4 runs) Australia 132/0 (RR: 5.28 RRR: 136/25 = 5.44)
JC Kent 3-0-13-0 - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 37* (72b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 86* (80b 12x4)

  25.1 Boje to Hayden, one run, stepps forward drives to mid on
  25.2 Boje to Gilchrist, no run, defensive push to mid wkt
  25.3 Boje to Gilchrist, SIX, big hit over mid wkt boundary
  25.4 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, down to mid off
  25.5 Boje to Hayden, one run, straight to fielder mid wkt boundary
  25.6 Boje to Gilchrist, no run, turned to sq leg fielded Pollock

End of over 26 (9 runs) Australia 141/0 (RR: 5.42 RRR: 127/24 = 5.29)
N Boje 4-0-19-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
ML Hayden 39* (74b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 93* (84b 12x4 1x6)

  26.1 Kent to Hayden, two runs, hit over mid wkt
  26.2 Kent to Hayden, two runs, turned to mid wkt
  26.3 Kent to Hayden, no run, missers this one almost thru
  26.4 Kent to Hayden, no run, pushed to Pollock at cover area
  26.5 Kent to Hayden, one run, turned to sq leg
  26.6 Kent to Gilchrist, two runs, driven thru covers

End of over 27 (7 runs) Australia 148/0 (RR: 5.48 RRR: 120/23 = 5.22)
JC Kent 4-0-20-0 - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 44* (79b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 95* (85b 12x4 1x6)

  27.1 Boje to Hayden, no run, turns defensive to sq lewg
  27.2 Boje to Hayden, two runs, hit up in air to mid off Kallis is under
        it hoooo dropped
  27.3 Boje to Hayden, one run
  27.4 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, down to mid off
  27.5 Boje to Hayden, one run, turns to sq leg
  27.6 Boje to Gilchrist, one run, pushed down to mid on

End of over 28 (6 runs) Australia 154/0 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 114/22 = 5.18)
N Boje 5-0-25-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 97* (87b 12x4 1x6) ML Hayden 48* (83b 5x4)

  28.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, straight back to Hayward
  28.2 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, swings ball goes with bat to 3rd man
  28.3 Hayward to Hayden, one run, turne3d to fine leg
  28.4 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, defends to mid on
  28.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, bouncer high
  28.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, legbye: one run
  28.6 Hayward to Hayden, one run, pushed to mid wkt

End of over 29 (5 runs) Australia 159/0 (RR: 5.48 RRR: 109/21 = 5.19)
M Hayward 5-0-36-0 (1w 2nb) - Umgeni End
ML Hayden 50* (85b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 98* (92b 12x4 1x6)

       9th 50 for Hayden
  29.1 Ntini to Hayden, one run, pushed past Gibbs at mid wkt
  29.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, pushed with pads
  29.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, gets this one in to bats men defvensive
  29.4 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, well timed driven down to mid off boundary
  29.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, almost going thru defensive
  29.6 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, drives down to mid on

End of over 30 (10 runs) Australia 169/0 (RR: 5.63 RRR: 99/20 = 4.95)
M Ntini 6-0-37-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 98* (93b 12x4 1x6) ML Hayden 59* (90b 7x4)

  30.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to
  30.2 Hayward to Hayden, OUT: great ball beating Hayden stumps off the
        ground

       Australia 170/1, Partnership of 170
       ML Hayden  b Hayward  59 (91b 7x4 0x6)
       AC Gilchrist 99* (94b 12x4 1x6) M Hayward 5.2-0-37-1 (1w 2nb)

  30.3 Hayward to Ponting, one run, off the make to
  30.4 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, bouncer left alone
  30.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, just over stepping
  30.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, (noball) two runs, turned to fine leg thats
        his 100 up in just 97 balls
  30.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, no run, played to Hayward
  30.6 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, turned to mid wkt

End of over 31 (7 runs) Australia 176/1 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 92/19 = 4.84)
M Hayward 6-0-43-1 (1w 4nb) - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 102* (99b 12x4 1x6) RT Ponting 1* (1b)

  31.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, defensive
  31.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, tapped to point
  31.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, well bowled well defended
  31.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, left flys past him
  31.5 Ntini to Ponting, no run, hit over Ntini to mid off
  31.6 Ntini to Ponting, no run, back to Ntini

End of over 32 (1 run) Australia 177/1 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 91/18 = 5.06)
M Ntini 7-0-38-0 - Old Fort Road End
AC Gilchrist 103* (101b 12x4 1x6) RT Ponting 1* (5b)

       change of ball
  32.1 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, turned thru mid wkt
  32.2 Hayward to Ponting, no run, online lamost going thru
  32.3 Hayward to Ponting, no run, defensive to Boje at mid off
  32.4 Hayward to Ponting, one run, turned to 3rd man
  32.5 Hayward to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to mid wkt area
  32.6 Hayward to Ponting, no run, defensive in front

End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 180/1 (RR: 5.45 RRR: 88/17 = 5.18)
M Hayward 7-0-46-1 (1w 4nb) - Umgeni End
AC Gilchrist 105* (103b 12x4 1x6) RT Ponting 2* (9b)

  33.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, OUT: swings getting hold of it Kent is under
        yes yes well timed catch first carcg for kent at bwd sq

       Australia 180/2, Partnership of 10
       AC Gilchrist  c Kent b Ntini  105 (104b 12x4 1x6)
       RT Ponting 2* (9b) M Ntini 7.1-0-38-1

       well played Gilchrist 105 off 104 balls
  33.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defensive
  33.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defensive
  33.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, drives past Ntini
  33.5 Ntini to Ponting, one run, pushed thru mid wkt
  33.6 Ntini to Martyn, no run, leaves alone thru to keeper

End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 181/2 (RR: 5.32 RRR: 87/16 = 5.44)
M Ntini 8-0-39-1 - Old Fort Road End
RT Ponting 3* (13b) DR Martyn 0* (1b)

  34.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, drives straight to Kent at mid on
  34.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, defensive to Gibbs at silly mid off
  34.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, straight to Kent at mid on
  34.4 Pollock to Ponting, two runs, pushed thru mid wkt
  34.5 Pollock to Ponting, legbye: one run, pushed with pads to point area
  34.6 Pollock to Martyn, one run, turned thru to mid wkt

End of over 35 (4 runs) Australia 185/2 (RR: 5.29 RRR: 83/15 = 5.53)
SM Pollock 7-0-23-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
DR Martyn 1* (2b) RT Ponting 5* (18b)

  35.1 Kallis to Martyn, one run, pushed down to mid on
  35.2 Kallis to Ponting, one run, tapped to mid wkt area
  35.3 Kallis to Martyn, one run, another one to mid wkt area
  35.4 Kallis to Ponting, one run, again to mid wkt
  35.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, straight to Rhodes at point
  35.6 Kallis to Martyn, one run, turned to 3rd man

End of over 36 (5 runs) Australia 190/2 (RR: 5.28 RRR: 78/14 = 5.57)
JH Kallis 5-0-31-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
DR Martyn 4* (6b) RT Ponting 7* (20b)

  36.1 Pollock to Martyn, no run, straight to Rhodes at point
  36.2 Pollock to Martyn, one run, pushed straight to Gibbs at cover he
        missed fileded
  36.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, pushed to kent at mid on
  36.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, defends to Rhodes at point
  36.5 Pollock to Ponting, one run, turned to fine leg
  36.6 Pollock to Martyn, no run, back to Pollock

End of over 37 (2 runs) Australia 192/2 (RR: 5.19 RRR: 76/13 = 5.85)
SM Pollock 8-0-25-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
RT Ponting 8* (23b) DR Martyn 5* (9b)

  37.1 Kallis to Ponting, FOUR, hit high up in air safe one bouncer four
        thru mid off
  37.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, straight to Pollock at mid wkt area
  37.3 Kallis to Ponting, one run, turned to sq leg
  37.4 Kallis to Martyn, no run, well fielded by McKenzie at cover
  37.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, pushed to mid on
  37.6 Kallis to Martyn, no run, lamost going thru safe

End of over 38 (5 runs) Australia 197/2 (RR: 5.18 RRR: 71/12 = 5.92)
JH Kallis 6-0-36-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
RT Ponting 13* (26b 1x4) DR Martyn 5* (12b)

  38.1 Hayward to Ponting, FOUR, driven thru cover to bring up the 200
        runs
  38.2 Hayward to Ponting, no run, straight to Smith at mid off
  38.3 Hayward to Ponting, no run, this to Kent at mid on
  38.4 Hayward to Ponting, FOUR, turns this one to sq leg boundary
  38.5 Hayward to Ponting, FOUR, turned to 3rd man boundary
  38.6 Hayward to Ponting, no run, defensive to bowler

End of over 39 (12 runs) Australia 209/2 (RR: 5.36 RRR: 59/11 = 5.36)
M Hayward 8-0-58-1 (1w 4nb) - Umgeni End
DR Martyn 5* (12b) RT Ponting 25* (32b 4x4)

  39.1 Kallis to Martyn, one run, turned to sq leg area
  39.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, defends to mid wkt area
  39.3 Kallis to Ponting, one run, turned to bwd sq leg
  39.4 Kallis to Martyn, one run, pushed to sq leg
  39.5 Kallis to Ponting, one run, driven past Kallis to mid on fielder
  39.6 Kallis to Martyn, one run, turns 7 puhed to bwd sq leg

End of over 40 (5 runs) Australia 214/2 (RR: 5.35 RRR: 54/10 = 5.40)
JH Kallis 7-0-41-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
DR Martyn 8* (15b) RT Ponting 27* (35b 4x4)

  40.1 Kent to Martyn, one run, turned thru cover
  40.2 Kent to Ponting, no run, tapped to mid on
  40.3 Kent to Ponting, FOUR, short whiped thr mid wkt raced to boundary
  40.4 Kent to Ponting, one run
  40.5 Kent to Martyn, one run, turned to 3rd man
  40.6 Kent to Ponting, no run, defenbsive

End of over 41 (7 runs) Australia 221/2 (RR: 5.39 RRR: 47/9 = 5.22)
JC Kent 5-0-27-0 - Umgeni End
DR Martyn 10* (17b) RT Ponting 32* (39b 5x4)

  41.1 Boje to Martyn, no run, turned to Pollock at bwd sq
  41.2 Boje to Martyn, no run
  41.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, drives thru mid on
  41.4 Boje to Ponting, no run, turned to Pollock at bwd sq
  41.5 Boje to Ponting, one run, past Gibbs to mid on
  41.6 Boje to Martyn, one run, pushed to mid wkt

End of over 42 (3 runs) Australia 224/2 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 44/8 = 5.50)
N Boje 6-0-28-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
DR Martyn 12* (21b) RT Ponting 33* (41b 5x4)

  42.1 Kent to Martyn, FOUR, hit up in air over fielder at mid off raced
        to boundary
  42.2 Kent to Martyn, no run, back to Kent
  42.3 Kent to Martyn, one run, pushed thru covers
  42.4 Kent to Ponting, one run, driven down to mid on for the 50
        partnership
  42.5 Kent to Martyn, FOUR, driven past diving Pollock at cover
  42.6 Kent to Martyn, FOUR, another one thru covers

End of over 43 (14 runs) Australia 238/2 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 30/7 = 4.29)
JC Kent 6-0-41-0 - Umgeni End
RT Ponting 34* (42b 5x4) DR Martyn 25* (26b 3x4)

  43.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, tapped to sq
  43.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, drives to mid off
  43.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, pushed to mid wkt area
  43.4 Boje to Ponting, one run, this time to mid on area
  43.5 Boje to Martyn, no run, defensive
  43.6 Boje to Martyn, one run, down to mid on

End of over 44 (4 runs) Australia 242/2 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 26/6 = 4.33)
N Boje 7-0-32-0 (1w) - Old Fort Road End
DR Martyn 27* (29b 3x4) RT Ponting 36* (45b 5x4)

  44.1 Pollock to Martyn, no run, turned to hayward at misd on
  44.2 Pollock to Martyn, one run, tapped past Rhodes
  44.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, whiped in air thru mid on safe fall
        short
  44.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, pushed thru mid wkt
  44.5 Pollock to Ponting, one run, hit straight down to Hayward at mid on
  44.6 Pollock to Martyn, one run, this time to Kent at mid off

End of over 45 (5 runs) Australia 247/2 (RR: 5.49 RRR: 21/5 = 4.20)
SM Pollock 9-0-30-0 (1w 1nb) - Umgeni End
DR Martyn 30* (33b 3x4) RT Ponting 38* (47b 5x4)

  45.1 Ntini to Martyn, no run, faster ball flys past batsmen to keeper
  45.2 Ntini to Martyn, FOUR, shot stepps forward drives over fielder at
        mid off
  45.3 Ntini to Martyn, no run, defensive back to Ntini
  45.4 Ntini to Martyn, no run, bouncer left
  45.5 Ntini to Martyn, FOUR, driven thru mid on raced to bopundary
  45.6 Ntini to Martyn, no run, straight to Kallis at mid on

End of over 46 (8 runs) Australia 255/2 (RR: 5.54 RRR: 13/4 = 3.25)
M Ntini 9-0-47-1 - Old Fort Road End
RT Ponting 38* (47b 5x4) DR Martyn 38* (39b 5x4)

  46.1 Pollock to Ponting, one run, down to mid on
  46.2 Pollock to Martyn, no run, defensive
  46.3 Pollock to Martyn, (noball) FOUR
  46.3 Pollock to Martyn, one run
  46.4 Pollock to Ponting, one run
  46.5 Pollock to Martyn, FOUR
  46.6 Pollock to Martyn, no run

End of over 47 (12 runs) Australia 267/2 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 1/3 = 0.33)
SM Pollock 10-0-42-0 (1w 2nb) - Umgeni End
RT Ponting 40* (49b 5x4) DR Martyn 47* (44b 7x4)

  47.1 Ntini to Ponting, no run
  47.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defensive
  47.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, pushed to mid on
  47.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, swings missers
  47.5 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, cut to 3rd man boundary
       well done Australia win tonight & win of the series

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