1st Test: South Africa v India at Bloemfontein, 3-7 Nov 2001
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30 local time (8.30 gmt)
Morning from CricInfo and Bloemfontein for the 1st Test between
India and South Africa
South Africa won the toss and are fielding
The bad news for India is that Harbajan Singh has picked up a viral
infection and is nor playing
South Africa have stayed with the team as announced
India team is Das, Dravid, Laxman, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Sehwag,
Dighe, Kumble, Nehra, Srinath, Khan
Pleasant conditions in Bloemfontein with a slight breeze across the
ground
The wicket to be used today is a new one, and does seem to have a
bit of grass, but also some cracks, although they are very small
There are also the odd bare patch just outside off for the right
handers
The surface looks hard but with the wet weather could hold some
moisture that could be exploited by the fielding side
Pollock on winning the toss had no hesitation to field
Gangully says he would also have fielded
The news about Harbajan is that he was hit in the box during net
practice and has aggravated a previous injury
Dighe was also down to play but was changed at the toss after he
pulled a hamstring during the warmup, Dasgupta comes in for him
Mr Da Silva (SRI) and Mr Orchard are the umpires for this test
Das is to take strike and Dravid the other opener
Pollock to take the new ball
In the first session South Africa scored 92 runs off 27.1 overs,
losing three wickets.
Lance Klusener is in cracking form, 29 runs off just 27 balls with
the help of six boundaries. Giving him company is Boucher on 19.
Srinath will bowl the first over after the luncheon break, bowling
around the wicket to Klusener
0.1 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, on line and length, no real
movement, beaten
0.2 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, movement thru the air and off
the pitch, left well alone, although he would have struggled to
reach that
0.3 Pollock to Das, no run, line and length, well forward, solid
looking defensive shot, rolling away to the off
0.4 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, comes back off the seam, left
alone, and nice carry to Boucher
Stiff breeze that Pollock is running into
0.5 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward outside off, tempted,and
pushes at it, beaten
0.6 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it, huge
appeal from all behind the stumps, and the bowler, Orchard says
not out
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Willows End
R Dravid 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
TV replay not convincing
1.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, back of a length, leg side, steps inside
it to Boucher
1.2 Hayward to Dravid, legbye: one run, leg side, bounce, off the thigh
pad down to fine leg
1.3 Hayward to Das, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, comes
back, bounce, high into the pads
1.4 Hayward to Das, no run, too far down the leg side, left alone
1.5 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone outside off, better line from
Hayward who does struggle with line in his opening overs
1.6 Hayward to Das, no run, just outside off, big movement back to the
right hander, left alone
End of over 2 (1 run, maiden) India 1/0
M Hayward 1-1-0-0 - Lock Logan End
R Dravid 0* (2b) SS Das 0* (10b)
2.1 Pollock to Dravid, no run, outside off, back of a length, goes back
but not tempted to play at it
2.2 Pollock to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off, this one leaving
the bat off the seam
3 slips for Pollock, 4 for Hayward
2.3 Pollock to Dravid, no run, left alone just outside off, good leave
2.4 Pollock to Dravid, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
back, gets the bat way above the head, left alone
2.5 Pollock to Dravid, no run, angled in, straightens up, on the back
foot, plays at it, beaten
2.6 Pollock to Dravid, no run, well forward, outside off, no shot, cuts
back into the pad, again a huge appeal, would have gone over the
top says Orchard
End of over 3 (maiden) India 1/0
SM Pollock 2-2-0-0 - Willows End
SS Das 0* (10b) R Dravid 0* (8b)
3.1 Hayward to Das, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
3.2 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, live in this pitch, cuts
back and lift as he leaves
3.3 Hayward to Das, no run, shortish, on line, back, plays off the
chest, outside edge, loops sq on the on side, well wide of short
leg
3.4 Hayward to Das, no run, angled in, defends from the front foot to
short leg
3.5 Hayward to Das, no run, on the back foot, on line, defensively
nudges out to the off
3.6 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, too short, back, chops past
gully to the vacant wide 3rd man area
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 5/0
M Hayward 2-1-4-0 - Lock Logan End
R Dravid 0* (8b) SS Das 4* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Pollock to Dravid, two runs, angled in, back of a length, well
turned off the legs to long leg, good running
4.2 Pollock to Dravid, OUT: on line, moves away, has to play, gets the
outside edge, easy catch to Kallis at 2nd slip
India 7/1, Partnership of 7
R Dravid c Kallis b Pollock 2 (10b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 4* (16b 1x4) SM Pollock 2.2-2-2-1
Laxman to the crease
4.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, just on the niggling length, comes half
forward, defends from the middle of the bat to the off
4.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line, and length, half forward, all
defensive, rolling it to the off
4.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, fullish ball, just outside off, strokes
the drive to mid off area, Ntini does well going to his right,
gets a hand to it
4.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, outside off, moves away a lot, too much
to tempt even a number 11
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 7/1
SM Pollock 3-2-2-1 - Willows End
SS Das 4* (16b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (4b)
5.1 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, again away movement from
Hayward as well, left alone
5.2 Hayward to Das, no run, bouncer, goes over the ducking Das's back
5.3 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, gets up to the rib area,
brushed the gloves, lands safely behind the stumps
5.4 Hayward to Das, no run, gets under another shortish ball
5.5 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, not a bad line, left alone
5.6 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, leans back and lets it go
past with the hands low down and out of the way
End of over 6 (maiden) India 7/1
M Hayward 3-2-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 0* (4b) SS Das 4* (22b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Laxman, two runs, goes back, well pushed, a bit away
from the body past cover for Ntini to chase from mid off
6.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, pushed back onto the stumps, defends to
the off
6.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, again on line and length, goes back,
plays from way back in the crease, defends pushing to the off
6.4 Pollock to Laxman, FOUR, width and short, back, sign of a good
batsman, dispatches the bad ball on the cut past bwd point
6.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, bouncer, gets down on the haunches, lets
it go over
6.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, again played from back in the crease,
defensive push towards mid on
End of over 7 (6 runs) India 13/1
SM Pollock 4-2-8-1 - Willows End
SS Das 4* (22b 1x4) VVS Laxman 6* (10b 1x4)
7.1 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, moves away off the seam,
but easily picked up and left alone
7.2 Hayward to Das, no run, fuller ball, on line, playing forward in
the crease, defends to the off
7.3 Hayward to Das, no run, angled into the legs, gets up a bit, beats
the bat into the body protection
7.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone, coming in, good leave
7.5 Hayward to Das, no run, just outside off, shortish, back and chops,
this time straight at Gibbs at bwd point
7.6 Hayward to Das, no run, leg side, back, attempts to glance, clips
the pad through to Boucher
End of over 8 (maiden) India 13/1
M Hayward 4-3-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 6* (10b 1x4) SS Das 4* (28b 1x4)
8.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, just outside off, on length, drawn
forward, defends to the off, rolls to bwd point
8.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line and length, again defensively
forward, firm push to the off
8.3 Pollock to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, fuller ball, well timed,
great shot, leans into it and firmly timed past cover
8.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line, angled to the legs, forward,
defends to mid on
8.5 Pollock to Laxman, two runs, outside off, back of a length, again
that well timed shot off the back foot, beats covers, but Ntini
this time hauls it in
8.6 Pollock to Laxman, (noball) no run, on line and length, defends to
the off
8.6 Pollock to Laxman, SIX, short, leg side, GREAT shot, gets on the
back foot and hooks it well over bwd sq leg
End of over 9 (13 runs) India 26/1
SM Pollock 5-2-21-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 4* (28b 1x4) VVS Laxman 18* (17b 2x4 1x6)
Laxman with little preparation in South Africa seems to be timing
the ball close to perfection
9.1 Hayward to Das, no run, shortish ball, gets out the way, leaves
alone
9.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, cuts back a long way, leaves,
goes over the off stump, maybe good judgement by Das
9.3 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, width, cuts it away past bwd
point, taking advantage of ever bad ball
9.4 Hayward to Das, no run, on line and length, cuts back, forward,
defends on the bounce to short leg
9.5 Hayward to Das, one run, full ball, almost a yorker, but does well
dabbing from the front foot into the gap at cover
9.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, just outside off, hurries the shot from
the back foot, defends to the off
End of over 10 (5 runs) India 31/1
M Hayward 5-3-9-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 9* (33b 2x4) VVS Laxman 18* (18b 2x4 1x6)
10.1 Pollock to Das, no run, just outside off, slower ball, left alone,
Boucher has to lean forward to take low down
10.2 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, cuts back, into the pads,
appeal from Pollock and one slip, too high
10.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, well left as he
leaves the ball going away from him off the seam
10.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone, just back of a length, came
back, but fairly harmless
10.5 Pollock to Das, no run, fuller ball, away swing and movement, left
alone
10.6 Pollock to Das, (noball) no run, outside off, forward, edges as it
leaves him, brilliant catch low down by Kallis, all to no avail,
stepping over
10.6 Pollock to Das, no run, comes forward, wants to play, pulls the bat
away at the last minute, genuine leave
End of over 11 (1 run) India 32/1
SM Pollock 6-2-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 18* (18b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 9* (40b 2x4)
11.1 Hayward to Laxman, no run, full, quick yorker, best ball from him
this morning, gets the bat to it rolling back down the pitch
11.2 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, on the back foot, short, outside off,
pulls that easily and welforward of sq leg
11.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
firmly punched to backward point, 150.1 kph
11.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone
11.5 Hayward to Laxman, no run, leg side, steps inside it
11.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, short, outside off, pulls the head away,
lets it go through
End of over 12 (4 runs) India 36/1
M Hayward 6-3-13-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 9* (40b 2x4) VVS Laxman 22* (24b 3x4 1x6)
12.1 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, from line and length, pushes
to the off, looks for one, sent back as Gibbs comes charging in
12.2 Pollock to Das, no run, angled in, shortish, straightens up, pulls
the bat away on the back foot
12.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, bit to wide and
straight ball
12.4 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, on length, very good leave,
pulling the bat away at the last possible moment
12.5 Pollock to Das, no run, leg side, shortish, attemps to turn it to
the on side, taken by the keeper
12.6 Pollock to Das, legbye: FOUR, leg side, off the pad, Boucher diving
to the on side has no chance
End of over 13 (4 runs, maiden) India 40/1
SM Pollock 7-3-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 22* (24b 3x4 1x6) SS Das 9* (46b 2x4)
13.1 Hayward to Laxman, three runs, angled at the legs, on the back
foot, punches to the vacant mid wicket, short leg has a long way
to chase
13.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, left alone
Kallis starting to warm up
13.3 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, gets up, attempts to work
to the on side, high into the thigh pad
13.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone outside off, quick, lifting off
a length
13.5 Hayward to Das, OUT: outside off, back of a length, chops to the
off, too close, plays away from the body, inside edges into the
stumps
India 43/2, Partnership of 36
SS Das b Hayward 9 (50b 2x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 25* (25b 3x4 1x6) M Hayward 6.5-3-16-1
Match State: Drinks
The master comes to the crease
13.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, fullish ball, just outside off,
forward, defends to the off
End of over 14 (3 runs) India 43/2
M Hayward 7-3-16-1 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 25* (25b 3x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 0* (1b)
14.1 Kallis to Laxman, (noball) no run, starts with over stepping, and a
big away swinger left alone
14.1 Kallis to Laxman, no run, better ball, swings it away again, left
alone, started outside off, went further away
14.2 Kallis to Laxman, three runs, fullish ball, away swing again,
drives, in the air butwide of covers, Ntini very quick hauls it in
on the rope
14.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, better line, draws the little man
forward, defends to the off
14.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, fullis ball, swinging away, good ball,
also well played checking the defensive shot to the off
14.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, forward, strokes
to covers
14.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, away swing, forward,
pushing at it, beaten
End of over 15 (4 runs) India 47/2
JH Kallis 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 28* (28b 3x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 0* (5b)
15.1 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, on the back
foot, deep into the crease, punches past Gibbs who does not need
to chase
15.2 Hayward to Laxman, OUT: short leg side, hooks, gets the slightest
touch on the bat, good diving catch by Boucher divving to the on
side
India 51/3, Partnership of 8
VVS Laxman c Boucher b Hayward 32 (30b 4x4 1x6)
SR Tendulkar 0* (5b) M Hayward 7.2-3-20-2
Captain Ganguly to the crease
15.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, greated by the bouncer, not a good one,
ducks under it, 3 runs short of 3,000 test runs
15.4 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, leg side, forward, turned into the bwd
sq leg
15.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back of a length, angled
across the left hander, nearly plays at it, gets the bat out of
the way with 4 slips and gully waiting
15.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, left alone , back of a length, outside
off
End of over 16 (4 runs) India 51/3
M Hayward 8-3-20-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (5b) SC Ganguly 0* (4b)
Hayward chats to Pollock asking for another over maybe
16.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
16.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, defends the away swinger to
the off
16.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, gets the front foot well
across, then sees it swinging away, left alone
Just seems to have so much time at the crease
16.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone, too wide this time, no
chance of playing at that
16.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, angled in, forward, defends from
length and back to kallis
16.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, fullish ball, gets across to it so
well, strokes to the off, Gibbs denies him any run
End of over 17 (maiden) India 51/3
JH Kallis 2-1-4-0 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 0* (4b) SR Tendulkar 0* (11b)
hayward gets his wish and has another over
17.1 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on line, back of a length, comes half
forward, dabs to the on side, Hayward round to keep them honest
17.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back, pushes behind sq, in
the air, just short of 3rd slip
17.3 Hayward to Ganguly, two runs, leg side, back, taken off the pads
towards long leg, Ntini in the game again has to go round from
fine leg
17.4 Hayward to Ganguly, FOUR, leg side, cuts to the off, tries to work
it to the on side, leading edge over slips for his 3,000 test run
17.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, leg side, comes into the left hander,
not played well, into Dippenaar at short leg, into the hand, goes
up, drops the rebound
17.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, left alone outside off, ends a good
over from Hayward, and maybe his first spell
End of over 18 (6 runs) India 57/3
M Hayward 9-3-26-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (11b) SC Ganguly 6* (10b 1x4)
18.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, strokes to Ntini at mid off
18.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, just on off, pushes
to mid on
18.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, leaves the away swinger outside off
18.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, back of a length, gets
on the back foot, pushes into the gap at extra cover
18.5 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, outside off, full, pushing across the
left hander, reaches well forward and away from the foot, dabs to
the off
18.6 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, left alone, outside off
End of over 19 (1 run) India 58/3
JH Kallis 3-1-5-0 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 1* (15b) SC Ganguly 6* (12b 1x4)
Ntini who has been followed by the ball this morning takes over
from Hayward
19.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, at the pads, gets it off the
legs past short leg
19.2 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, back, slightly open bat face,
goes between gully and bwd point
19.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on line and length, well forward, defends
down the off side of the pitch
19.4 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot defends to the off
19.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, left alone, coming over the wicket,
pushing it across the left hander
19.6 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, forward defensively, opens the
face, runs it past the gully and bwd point, no 3rd man
End of over 20 (9 runs) India 67/3
M Ntini 1-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 2* (16b) SC Ganguly 14* (17b 3x4)
20.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, leg side, very wide, lucky this is a
test, Boucher does well to get gloves to it
20.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, forward, too straight, worked to the
vacant mid wicket
20.3 Kallis to Ganguly, OUT: short ball, does not duck, tries to play
it, loops to gully, Kirsten running and diving forward, gets hands
under it, TV called but no doubt
India 68/4, Partnership of 17
SC Ganguly c Kirsten b Kallis 14 (18b 3x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 3* (18b) JH Kallis 3.3-1-6-1 (1nb)
20.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
20.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, back, fullish ball, into the pads, huge
appeal, but going down the leg side
20.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, comes in this time,
gets the bat to it just in time
End of over 21 (1 run) India 68/4
JH Kallis 4-1-6-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 3* (18b) V Sehwag 0* (3b)
21.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, neatly taken off the feet
towards long leg, fine leg does well going to ground to field
21.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, too short, slashes the cut,
in the air, but no where near a fielder wide of point
21.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, gets the short ball in return, leans
back and gets down low, left alone
21.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, comes back and lift, opens
the face, in the air again, but between 2nd slip and gully, still
no 3rd man
21.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, too strong on his feet,
clips it to deep fwd sq leg
21.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, chops, top
half of the bat over slip, lucky shot that time, unless he meant
it
End of over 22 (16 runs) India 84/4
M Ntini 2-0-25-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 0* (3b) SR Tendulkar 19* (24b 3x4)
22.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
22.2 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back, turned off the hips to
the on side, look for two but Dippenaar does well running back
from short leg
22.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, inside the crease,
pushes from high on the bat to the off sde
22.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer, goes on the pull from outside
off, gets well over the bat, Boucher does well jumping high to get
a glove to it
22.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, again, dont bowl to
Tendulkar there, clips it off the toe to deep bwd sq leg
22.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, whips around on the hook, long
leg has no chance of getting to it, Kallis has not learnt
End of over 23 (7 runs) India 91/4
JH Kallis 5-1-13-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 1* (5b) SR Tendulkar 25* (28b 4x4)
Ntini to continue, although expensive has been a bit unlucky
23.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, back of a length,
good carry to the keeper
Poor crowd in this morning, can not be more than two thousand in
the ground at the moment
23.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, short, leans back, left alone
23.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, just outside off, back of a length, quick
ball, back, no real foot work, gets the edge into the top flap of
the pad
23.4 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, shoreter ball, too straight, back, nudges
to the vacant mid wicket area
23.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off, too wide to
tempt the master
23.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, leg side, flicks, taken on the
pad down to fine leg, Ntini says sorry to the captain
End of over 24 (2 runs) India 93/4
M Ntini 3-0-26-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 25* (30b 4x4) V Sehwag 2* (9b)
24.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off, away swing
still there
24.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, far too wide and full outside
the off, a wide in a test is normally very wide
24.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, lreeft alone, back of a length,
outside off
24.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, on length, just outside off, comes
forward, perfect vertical bat, timed, fetch that from long off
rope
24.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
24.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, back of a length, flicked off
the hips to deep bwd sq leg for the 100 to come up
24.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, classic
back foot drive, mid off chases but gives up long before it
crosses the rope at long off
End of over 25 (13 runs) India 106/4
JH Kallis 6-1-26-1 (1w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 2* (9b) SR Tendulkar 37* (36b 7x4)
25.1 Ntini to Sehwag, three runs, leg side, off the hips, worked to deep
mid wicket
25.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, shortish, back, this time
intrensionally chops it with the open face over the slips
Tendulkar on a mission here today
25.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, angled in, beats the bat
into the pads, but no appeal, going down the leg side
25.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, better length, just outside off,
defensive forward push to bwd point
25.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, back of a length, tries to
turn it to the on side, in the air, not well played towards vacant
mid wicket
25.6 Ntini to Sehwag, two runs, leg side again, turned neatly off the
legs to long leg
End of over 26 (10 runs) India 116/4
M Ntini 4-0-36-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 42* (40b 8x4) V Sehwag 7* (11b)
26.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, big away swinger, lucky to get away
with not being called for a wide, there was no chance of SRT
getting to it
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, same ball, and this one is
called, not good umpiring, this one was less wide thsan the first
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, and again, way outside off
Partnership goes to 50
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, left alone, this one was
only just legal
26.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full, just outside off, driven firmly,
straight to cover, and Kallis shows his frustration by clapping
his hands at the batsman
26.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, swings away , left alone,
should have been called again
26.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, turned off the hips to long
leg
26.6 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, SHOT, too full, crashes the drive through
the covers with the fielders not even moving
End of over 27 (7 runs) India 123/4
JH Kallis 7-1-33-1 (3w 1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 43* (45b 8x4) V Sehwag 11* (12b 1x4)
And off they go to lunch
A morning the SOuth Africans will be happy with the 4 wickets, but
The Indians with Tendulkar in great form will be happy with 123
runs before lunch on a pitch that has not been easy
The South African bowlers are going to have to improve on their
performance, or the little master is going to run away with them
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back after lunch, it's Hayward to Tendulkar
27.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, short and on the pads, worked away
to the on side
27.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, and once again slipping down the
leg side tucked away neatly off the pads
27.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, the ball bounces and gets good lift off the wicket, Tendulkar
is forced to go back and defend ontip toe, the ball falls at the
batsman's feet
27.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, fuller and on the pads, clipped away
to square leg, Dippenaar fumbles the balkl and allows the batsmen
to go through for a single
27.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, quicker one, shot and outside the off,
Sehwag goes for it, slashing hard, the ball slides past the edge
to the keeper, rash shot that
27.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the off, hitting the
deck and shaping away nicely, played at and missed
End of over 28 (5 runs) India 128/4
M Hayward 10-3-31-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 48* (49b 8x4) V Sehwag 11* (14b 1x4)
28.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, Sachin
Tendulkar watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone as it
swings away from the right hander
28.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and outside the
off, Pollock bowling it fairly wide, left alone
28.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and outside the
off, played at and missed, Tendulkar nervous before his fifty and
Pollock bowling very very accurately
28.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, finally something
Tendulkar can go after, a hard square cut is unveiled but can't
beat the diving point fielder
28.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and quick, outside the off,
great bounce and carry, the ball shoots up and goes to the keeper
who collects almost at shoulder height
28.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, straighter and on the off, Tendulkar
tries to work the ball to the on side but is rapped on the pad,
end of a high quality over from Pollock
End of over 29 (maiden) India 128/4
SM Pollock 8-4-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 11* (14b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 48* (55b 8x4)
29.1 Hayward to Sehwag, one run
29.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short and quick, outside the off,
left alone
29.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and outside the off, good pace
and bounce again, Tendulkar watches the ball carefully and plays
the ball late, he gets inside the line of the ball and plays a
chip inside out over the slips, that's his half-century
29.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads and fuller, clipped
away to the on side
29.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, defended
29.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Tendulkar eases the ball out past mid off with a straight
bat
End of over 30 (8 runs) India 136/4
M Hayward 11-3-39-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 55* (60b 9x4) V Sehwag 12* (15b 1x4)
30.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, shaping
away a bit, driven to point
30.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, just a bit of extra width outside the
off and short of a length, Tendulkar gets in place early and plays
a superb square cut, almost a straight bat shot, shot of the day
30.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
defended back down the wicket, no-ball called
30.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off, the
ball hits the deck and sears past the bat, swing and seam movement
here, Tendulkar squared up completely, lucky not to edge that
30.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, once again Pollock strays onto the
pads and the ball is whipped away to the on side for a brace
30.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
30.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full again and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
End of over 31 (7 runs) India 143/4
SM Pollock 9-4-29-1 (3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 12* (15b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 61* (67b 10x4)
31.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short again and on the leg side, Sehwag
quickly ducks under it
31.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, once again short of a length and this
time outside the off, Sehwag leaves this well alone
31.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the off, shaping
away, Sehwag tries to work the ball through point and misses,
lucky again not to get an edge
31.4 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and just outside the off,
attempted yorker, Sehwag thums the ball hard through covers, the
ball races away to the fence
31.5 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, quick one outside the off, Sehwag leans
back and plays the uindercut like Tendulkar did, the ball flies
over the slips to the fence
31.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
End of over 32 (8 runs) India 151/4
M Hayward 12-3-47-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 61* (67b 10x4) V Sehwag 20* (21b 3x4)
32.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide and Tendulkar is not one
to miss out, he rocks back, transfers the weight well onto the
back foot, plays the ball late, a classic square cut, all along
the ground to the fence
32.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Tendulkar
opens the face of the bat and guides the ball to the third man
fence
32.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
32.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, short and on the off, pull played,
the ball hitrs the batb high up and balloons just past the man at
mid off, not at all a convincing shot that
32.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, full, straight and on the off, tapped to
the on side
32.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, quick one just outside the off, Sehwag
leaves the ball alone, that was very close to the off stump
End of over 33 (9 runs) India 160/4
SM Pollock 10-4-38-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 70* (71b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (23b 3x4)
33.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short, quick and outside the off,
left alone
33.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short ball on the off, played down
carefully, Tendulkar is the only nbatsman who has looked really
convincing against the short ball
33.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched and on the off, Tendulkar
gets a good stride in and defends with the full face of the bat
33.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, attempted yorker on the off, defended
to the on side very late, good cricket all around
33.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, a touch of
outswing too, left alone
33.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to fine leg
End of over 34 (1 run) India 161/4
M Hayward 13-3-48-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 71* (77b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (23b 3x4)
34.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off, swinging
away late, perfect line and length, left alone
34.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, fullish and on the pads, tapped away
to the on side for a single
34.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and on the off, tucked away
to the on side again, the pace from Pollock is really making
things difficult for the batsmen
34.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
34.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
played at and missed
34.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Sehwag decides to leave the ball alone this time
End of over 35 (1 run) India 162/4
SM Pollock 11-4-39-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 72* (79b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (27b 3x4)
35.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, quick ball, short of a length and
slanting in to the right hander, kept down well, the ball goes off
to fine leg
35.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short one, quick too, the ball
doesn't quite get as high as Tendulkar expected, he ducks striaght
into the bouncer, smack on the helmet
35.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run
35.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and straight, played back down
the track with soft hands
35.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide, cut away hard to the
third man fence
35.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, once again short and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 36 (6 runs) India 168/4
M Hayward 14-3-54-2 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 20* (27b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 78* (85b 13x4)
36.1 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
whipped away to the deep fine leg region
36.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside the off, left
alone
36.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, Tendulkar stands
tall and defends back down the track to the off side
36.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, full and on the off, slanting in,
driven to the on side with an angled bat
36.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, Tendulkar
waits on the ball and drives through the on side with class, that
is 7000 Test runs for Sachiun Tendulkar
36.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 37 (8 runs) India 176/4
SM Pollock 12-4-47-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 85* (90b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (28b 3x4)
Tendulkar is the youngest batsman in the history of the game to
reach 7000 Test runs, being younger than David Gower who was the
youngfest to 7000.
37.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended to the off side
37.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
turned to the on side
37.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
37.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short and on the pads, ducked under
37.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
37.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short and on the pads, tapped away to
the on side
End of over 38 (1 run) India 177/4
M Hayward 15-3-55-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 86* (92b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (32b 3x4)
38.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short ball on the stumps, swishy hook
played and missed, through to the keeper
38.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
38.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short, quick and outside the off,
late away swing, left well alone
38.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, quick and on the off, the bat comes
down on the ball quickly, the ball rolls away to the on side
38.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
38.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short and outside the off, the ball hits
the pitch and seams away from the right hander, Sehwag looks to
follow the ball but manages to get the bat out of harm's way in
the last moment
End of over 39 (1 run) India 178/4
SM Pollock 13-4-48-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 87* (96b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (34b 3x4)
Kallis into the attack
39.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full, straight and on the off, played
back down the track
39.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs, gentle outswinger, full and outside
the off, driven inside out just past the man at covers
39.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full and delivered from wide of the
crease, angled in to the right hander, tapped to the man at mid on
39.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run
39.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, seaming away
after hitting the wicket, left alone
39.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, driven off
the back foot to covers
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 180/4
JH Kallis 8-1-35-1 (3w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 21* (34b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 89* (102b 14x4)
Ntini will have a bowl now
40.1 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, on a good length, just outside the off,
sweet timing in the shot, screams through the covers for four,
ball was played slightly in the air
40.2 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, Ntini generating good pace, just outside the
off, takes a thick outside edge and flies past the slips and down
to thirdman fence for four
40.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery, outside the off,
driven on the rise, firmly to mid-off
40.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, full toss, outside the off, slices the
ball towards Gully
40.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, pushed defensively to
covers, Gibbs does the fielding
40.6 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, juicy half volley, Sehwag cannot believe his
good fortune, plays a glorious straight drive, no stopping that,
four runs!
End of over 41 (12 runs) India 192/4
M Ntini 5-0-48-0 - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 89* (102b 14x4) V Sehwag 33* (40b 6x4)
41.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, angling down the leg side, through to
the keeper
41.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, digs the ball short, amazing shot this
is, goes back and plays the upper-cut, ball goes high in the air
and past the ropes, third umpire called in to verify whether that
was a six, gives four runs for that shot.
41.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, too wide outside the off, called
wide
41.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! Tendulkar ducks underneath it
41.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, played in defence
41.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, played defensively to
covers
41.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, well outside
the off, slight swing away from the batsman too, Tendulkar has
nothing to do with that, left alone
End of over 42 (5 runs) India 197/4
JH Kallis 9-1-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 33* (40b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 93* (108b 15x4)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, Ntini comes charging in and bowls one full
on the middle stump, Sehwag plays the ball defensively to mid-on
42.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
rising too, goes up on his toes and keeps the ball down
42.3 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, short of a length, outside the off ,plays
the ball down to third-man for a single
42.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
42.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, Ntini just can't resist this, gives
Tendulkar the width outside the off, slashes the ball through
covers for four
That brings the 200 on the board for India
42.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, played in defence
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 202/4
M Ntini 6-0-53-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 34* (43b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 97* (111b 16x4)
43.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, left alone
43.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
through to the keeper
43.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, left alone again,
Tendulkar has nothing to do with it
43.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on a good length, makes the batsman play
at this, pushed to mid-off
43.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
43.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) India 202/4
JH Kallis 10-2-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 97* (111b 16x4) V Sehwag 34* (49b 6x4)
Klusener gets his first bowl
44.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, full, straight and on the off,
played away to the off side with soft hands
44.2 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, straight and on the off, defended
back down the wicket with a straight bat
44.3 Klusener to Tendulkar, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the on side with ease, that is Tendulkar's 100
44.4 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and a bit of width, eased away
to the third man fence
44.5 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, Klusener tries to bounce Tendulkar,
the ball sits up, Tendulkar rocks back and pulls well to the
midwicket fence
44.6 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, driven to
cove4rs
End of over 45 (11 runs) India 213/4
L Klusener 1-0-10-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 34* (49b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 108* (117b 18x4)
45.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
45.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, full, quick and outside the off, shaping
away at the last moment, great ball, Tendulkar plays at it and
misses
That was Sehwag who played and missed, not Tendulkar, apologies.
45.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
45.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and quick, Sehwag stands
tall and defends
45.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, another quick one, short of a length too,
Sehwag sways out of the way with ease
45.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, once again short and wide, left alone
End of over 46 (maiden) India 213/4
JH Kallis 11-3-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 108* (117b 18x4) V Sehwag 34* (55b 6x4)
46.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, quick and outside the off, very
full, left alone by Tendulkar
46.2 Klusener to Tendulkar, two runs, short and wide, cut hard to the
point region, well fielded by Boje on the ropes
46.3 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, slower one outside the off, left
alone
46.4 Klusener to Tendulkar, one run, short ball, slipping down the leg
side, pulled away backward of square
46.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, another short one from Klusener, not
enough pace to trouble the batsman much, left alone
46.6 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, good length ball outside the off,
Sehwag tries to force the ball through covers off the back foot,
off the edge to third man
End of over 47 (4 runs) India 217/4
L Klusener 2-0-14-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 35* (57b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 111* (121b 18x4)
47.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short and outside the off, swinging away,
the right hander watches the ball carefully and lets it go through
to the keeper
47.2 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, right in the
slot for Sehwag, the bat comes down in a clean arc and meets the
ball with a thump, the off drive races away tot he long off fence
47.3 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, and once again full but this time a bit of
width outside the off, Sehwag plays a similar shot to the previous
ball, this time throuh covers
47.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
track to the bowler
47.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short one on the pads, turned to the on
side
47.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short ball once more from Kallis, left
alone with ease, the ball goes through to the keeper
End of over 48 (8 runs) India 225/4
JH Kallis 12-3-48-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 111* (121b 18x4) V Sehwag 43* (63b 8x4)
48.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, one run, overpitched and slanting into the
pads, clipped away off the toies to the on side
48.2 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, driven hard
to covers
48.3 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and outside the off, Sehwag
leaves the ball well alone
48.4 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
48.5 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, short and outside the off, cut to
point
48.6 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and on the off, Tendulkar leans
across and punches the balkl solidly past the bowler, classic on
drive, beats a diving Ntini at mid on and races to the fence
End of over 49 (6 runs) India 231/4
L Klusener 3-0-20-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 44* (67b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 116* (123b 19x4)
49.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short and quick, left alone
49.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
49.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wicket with care
49.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, another short one from Kallis, left alone
by a ducking Sehwag
49.5 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, slower ball as
well, Sehwag sees it early and flicks to the midwicket fence, good
shot that
49.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 235/4
JH Kallis 13-3-52-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 116* (123b 19x4) V Sehwag 48* (73b 9x4)
Spin in the form of Boje being introduced
50.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
50.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, fuull and on the off, defended
50.3 Boje to Tendulkar, two runs, whipped away to mid wicket, good first
run lets the batsmen get back for two
50.4 Boje to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and on the off, very loose ball,
Tendulkar waits on the ball and pulls to the vacant midwicket
region
50.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, full again and on the off tapped back to
the bowler
50.6 Boje to Tendulkar, one run, slower and outside the off, shaping in
to the batsman, hardly any turn, driven to covers
End of over 51 (7 runs) India 242/4
N Boje 1-0-7-0 - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 123* (129b 20x4) V Sehwag 48* (73b 9x4)
51.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short ball outside the off, quick too,
Tendulkar pounces on the ball, perfect square cut sets the turf on
fire as the ball sizzles to the point fence
51.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run
51.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short one on the stumps, played back
down the track
51.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
51.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
tapped to the off side
51.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
End of over 52 (5 runs) India 247/4
M Hayward 16-3-60-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 128* (131b 21x4) V Sehwag 48* (77b 9x4)
52.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven to
covers
52.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, slower and on the stumps, played back to
the bowler, not much spin here
52.3 Boje to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and speared inbto the pads,
flicked away effortlessly to the midwicket region, perfect timing
and the ball races to the fence
52.4 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, tight, slower and on the off, defended
back down the track
52.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
52.6 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, full and down the leg side, sweep
played, loud shouts for caught behind from both Boucher and Boje,
turned dwon
End of over 53 (4 runs) India 251/4
N Boje 2-0-11-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 48* (77b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 132* (137b 22x4)
53.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, banged in short, Sehwag
tries to cut over the slips, misses
53.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, Sehwag has nothing to dow
ith it
Hayward in some pain after the last delivery
53.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
53.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, too far outside off
53.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, played down to point
53.6 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and smashed down the track, 50
on test debut for Sehwag
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 255/4
M Hayward 17-3-64-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 132* (137b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (83b 10x4)
54.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, played to midwicket
54.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.3 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.4 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.6 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 55 (maiden) India 255/4
N Boje 3-1-11-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 52* (83b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 132* (143b 22x4)
55.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
End of over 56 (maiden) India 255/4
M Hayward 18-4-64-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 132* (143b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (89b 10x4)
And that is tea on Day 1
Match State: Tea - Day 1
India resumed at 123/4 and have added 132 runs in this session
without losing any wickets
Round two to India, the bowling was quite average and while the
batsmen did play some "innovative" shots, there was far too much
on offer
Tendulkar reached 7000 test runs, becoming the youngest to do so.
He also brought up the 26th century of his test career
Only Gavaskar, Border, BRadman and Steve Waugh have scored more
test centuries
Sehwag batted beautifully too, bringing up his fifty on Test debut
a couple of overs before the tea interval
Join us in a while for the last session of today's play, it can
only bring more thrilling cricket
56.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
56.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, three runs, full leg side, drives
straightish, mid on chases to the rope
56.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside off, on length, left alone
56.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, comes forward and
all defensive as he pushes back down the pitch
56.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, leg stump line, on length, forward,
turned round the front foot to sq leg
56.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
defensive push to the off
End of over 57 (3 runs) India 258/4
SM Pollock 14-4-51-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 135* (145b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (93b 10x4)
Hayward who showed some sort of knee problem before tea is
continueing
Has two aborted run ups
57.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, yorker, nearly gets
thru, but Hayward is in discomfort
57.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, shortish, on line, gets up, back
defends down the pitch
Again Hayward has pulled up
Hayward leaving the field
Ntini to complete the over
57.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, straight, back, turned to long leg
57.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
57.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, well back of a
length
57.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot turned to sq leg
End of over 58 (1 run) India 259/4
M Ntini 6.4-0-54-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 136* (148b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (96b 10x4)
58.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, gets the front
foot well forward and into line, defends to the off
58.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, gets across to the
off, pushes to mid on from the back foot
58.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, maybe a bit of in swing,
clips it off the toes to mid wicket
58.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on length, just outside off, gets
half forward, pushing into the covers
58.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, all defensive to one
right on the button again
58.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on line, forward, working it to the
on side, firmly off the bat but straight at mid on
End of over 59 (4 runs) India 263/4
SM Pollock 15-4-55-1 (3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 52* (96b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (154b 23x4)
59.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, all defensive
from the back foot
59.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, back of a length again, on line, on the
back foot, high on the bat to the off
59.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, getting on the
back foot, and shouldering the bat
59.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, back of a length, gets back, defends
angling to bwd point
59.5 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back of a length, jumps into
position, works it cleanly towards fine leg
59.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, on line, back, inside edge
into the pads, squirts out towards gully
End of over 60 (1 run) India 264/4
M Ntini 7.4-0-55-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 53* (101b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (155b 23x4)
60.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone, still some swing in the ball
as well as movement off the pitch
60.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone just outside off
60.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
60.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone, moving away
60.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
60.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, bouncer
End of over 61 (maiden) India 264/4
SM Pollock 16-5-55-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 140* (155b 23x4) V Sehwag 53* (107b 10x4)
61.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, then comes forward,
defends to the off
61.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, trying to work one
back of a length to the on side, hits high on the leading leg
61.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, full, but bit far pushing one down the
leg side
61.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
61.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, full, drives firmly, Gibbs
diving saves four certain sq driven runs
61.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer, harmlessly over the shoulder
End of over 62 (maiden) India 264/4
M Ntini 8.4-1-55-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 53* (107b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (161b 23x4 1x6)
62.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, forward, on line and length, defends to
the off
62.2 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, outside off, back, punches past bwd
point, wide 3rd man Kirsten cuts it off
62.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short, lifter, gets well down under
it
62.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, on the back foot, pushes down the
pitch, inside half of the bat gives him a run to sq leg
62.5 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, slower ball, chops away past
cover point
200 partnership
62.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short ball, goes under it
End of over 63 (6 runs) India 270/4
SM Pollock 17-5-61-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 141* (163b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 58* (111b 11x4)
63.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, short, draging it down the leg side,
hooks, off the gloves to fine fine leg
63.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, on the back foot, nudges from high on
the bat, and jumping up towards sq leg
63.3 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, outside off, comes forward, opens the
face, runs it to the wide 3rd man
63.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, full, clipped off the toes
to deep fwd sq leg
63.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, just on the off, on
the back foot, defends down the pitch
63.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, short, dug in, wide of the off, leans
back and watches it go harmlessly past
End of over 64 (6 runs) India 276/4
M Ntini 9.4-1-61-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 59* (112b 11x4) SR Tendulkar 146* (168b 23x4 1x6)
64.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, forward, defends to the off
64.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, juts on the off, back of the length, on
the back foot, defends to the off
Sehwag well in his crease, yet Pollock following up and fielding
decides to have a go at the stumps
64.3 Pollock to Sehwag, three runs, too full, strokes neatly between
bowler and mid on, Klusener does well to save a run
64.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, punches on the
bounce back to Pollock
64.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, shortish, outside off, gently
fetches that and works it for a walked run to sq leg
64.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, slower ball, well forward, waits, dabs
from the front foot towards gully
End of over 65 (4 runs) India 280/4
SM Pollock 18-5-65-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 147* (170b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (116b 11x4)
65.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
defends to the off
65.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, width and short, back,
cuts, straight at bwd point, SRT walks away knowing he missed out
on runs
65.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, all defensive as he
pushes to the off
65.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, just outside line,
forward, strokes the drive to extra cover
65.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, shorter ball, leans back, and leaves
65.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, strange looking shot,
looked like he was chipping over the covers, thickish edge towards
3rd man
End of over 66 (1 run) India 281/4
M Ntini 10.4-1-62-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 148* (176b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (116b 11x4)
|Ntini has bowlee a lot better since Hayward left, the last 5
overs only bringing 13 runs
Kallis comes back on
A light from one of the suites behind the bowler troubling
Tendulkar
At last someone switches it off
66.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, starts well down the leg side, how
does a bowler get away with a ball like that
66.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs
66.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run
66.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
66.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
66.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
End of over 67 (3 runs) India 284/4
JH Kallis 14-3-57-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 151* (179b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4)
67.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, short, pulled past mid wicket
67.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, OUT: short, on the off, back pulls, gets the
bottom of the bat, McKenzie at sq leg runs in and takes it on his
knees
India 288/5, Partnership of 220
SR Tendulkar c McKenzie b Ntini 155 (184b 23x4 1x6)
V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4) M Ntini 11.3-1-66-1
Hayward also makes his way back onto the field
Dasgupta the new bat
But what a treat this crowd has had today, a brilliant innings from
the little master
Something that many SOuth Africans will treasure
67.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, short ball, goes under int
End of over 68 (4 runs) India 288/5
M Ntini 11.4-1-66-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4) D Dasgupta 0* (1b)
68.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, defends to the on side
68.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, back of a length, cuts, too
close, beaten
68.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, angled in, back of a length, back,
defends to the off, a much better looking shot
68.4 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back, pushes wide of mid on
68.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, two runs, outside off, gets well across, angled
past a diving Gibbs at bwd point
68.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, short, gets under it
End of over 69 (3 runs) India 291/5
JH Kallis 15-3-60-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 63* (123b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (3b)
News is that Hayward was getting cramps in the legs
69.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, no real foot
work, bounce surprises him, inside edge into the pads
69.2 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, outside off, and short, chops, in the air
but safely away from fielders to 3rd man
69.3 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot, quick, gets it away to
the off
69.4 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, back of a length, cuts in
as well, but well left and ducking, thought it might get up a bit
higher
69.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone
69.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line, on length, defends towards bwd
point
End of over 70 (1 run) India 292/5
M Ntini 12.4-1-67-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 64* (125b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (7b)
Match State: Drinks
The light at the moment is not what it should be
The clouds have been building up all afternoon and with 20 overs
still to be bowlede we might not see a full days play
70.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back
foot, defends down the pitch
70.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, comes forward, strokes one from line to
the covers
70.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
70.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, leg side, flicks, does not realy get to
it
70.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, forward, foot not near the
ball, drives firmly to cover
70.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, shortish, outside off, left alone
End of over 71 (maiden) India 292/5
JH Kallis 16-4-60-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 2* (7b) V Sehwag 64* (131b 11x4)
Lights have been switched on at the ground
Wheather they will help is yet to be seen
71.1 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
71.2 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back
foot, defends down the middle of the pitch
71.3 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, shortish, outside off, left alone,
leaning back and watches it pass the chest
71.4 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, form wide of the crease, fullish, but
outside off
71.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, comes well forward,
solid looking defence
71.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, short, outside off, no reason to even
duck or get out of the way, lets it go through
End of over 72 (maiden) India 292/5
M Ntini 13.4-2-67-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 64* (131b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (13b)
72.1 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, short, on the back foot,
punches it to cover where Mckenzie diving only gets finger tips to
it
72.2 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, full, leg stump, drives sytraight
72.3 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, on the back foot nudges to the gap at
cover, good running
72.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, wide: no run, well wide outside off
Now India move into the 300's
72.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
72.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, gets one in the right area, comes
forward, defends to the off
72.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, forward, strokes a drive
at it, beaten
End of over 73 (10 runs) India 302/5
JH Kallis 17-4-70-1 (5w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 73* (134b 13x4) D Dasgupta 2* (16b)
73.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, round the wickets now, on line, back,
defends down the pitch
73.2 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, full, pushed across the right hander,
forward, drives cleanly past a motionless cover field
73.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, bouncer, at the body this time, has to get
down and out the way
Boucher's gloves got torn with that ball, maybe the little bit of
webbing between the thumb and finger
gets a replacement
73.4 Ntini to Sehwag, legbye: one run, leg side, still round the wicket,
pad, runs to fine leg
73.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, over the wicket to the new bat, left
alone
73.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, short, leans back half an
inch, watches it go well over his head and wide of hitting
anything
End of over 74 (5 runs) India 307/5
M Ntini 14.4-2-71-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 77* (138b 14x4) D Dasgupta 2* (18b)
Boje brought back on
74.1 Boje to Sehwag, no run, attacking fiield in, well forward, defends
to the off
74.2 Boje to Sehwag, FOUR, uses the feet, down the pitch, crashes the
drive straight, no chance for mid on
74.3 Boje to Sehwag, no run, outside off, flighted in, left alone
74.4 Boje to Sehwag, one run, full, flighted, drives straight again,
Boje diving to the on side gets a hand to it, takes all the pace
off
74.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, forward, strokes to the cover
74.6 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, gets a big stride in,
stroked to cover
End of over 75 (5 runs) India 312/5
N Boje 4-1-16-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 82* (142b 15x4) D Dasgupta 2* (20b)
Klusener comes back after being taken apart earlier
75.1 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, punches back at the
bowler
75.2 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, outside off, drives on the up,
thickish edge, gets it down to 3rd man
75.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, one run
75.4 Klusener to Sehwag, two runs, leg side, back of a length, worked
neatly to deep mid wicket
75.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, width, and shortish, cuts
straight at Gibbs and bwd point
75.6 Klusener to Sehwag, FOUR, makes up for the
End of over 76 (8 runs) India 320/5
L Klusener 4-0-28-0 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 3* (21b) V Sehwag 89* (147b 16x4)
76.1 Boje to Dasgupta, three runs, forward, fetches a lap sweep and gets
it very fine for sq leg Klusener having to go a long way
76.2 Boje to Sehwag, one run, uses his feet, drives firmly extra cover
dives and palms to mid off
76.3 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
76.4 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, tucks the bat behind the
pad, leaves it
76.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, drifted in, defends to the
off
76.6 Boje to Dasgupta, one run, full, leg stump, strokes towards a deep
mid off
End of over 77 (5 runs) India 325/5
N Boje 5-1-21-0 - Willows End
D Dasgupta 7* (26b) V Sehwag 90* (148b 16x4)
77.1 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, well forward, big
stride, defends
Weather not looking good
77.2 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, some movement away
off the seam, well covered, defending to the off
77.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, quicker ball, bouncer angled over
Deeps back
77.4 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
77.5 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, drawn forward,
defends to the cover area
77.6 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, forward, left alone as
it straightens off the seam
End of over 78 (maiden) India 325/5
L Klusener 5-1-28-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 90* (148b 16x4) D Dasgupta 7* (32b)
78.1 Pollock to Sehwag, two runs
78.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
78.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
78.4 Pollock to Sehwag, wide: no run
78.4 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, great looking cut, goes all
the way
78.5 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, pushes to the on side, well fielded by
Hayward
78.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, bouncer, goies under it
End of over 79 (8 runs) India 333/5
SM Pollock 19-5-72-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 97* (153b 17x4) D Dasgupta 7* (33b)
last over with the old ball, as the umpires go and have a talk
79.1 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, leaves the right hander
off the seam, well left
79.2 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, played with respect
back down the pitch
Not taking any chances now, on debut and on 97
79.3 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, wafts on the drive and is
beaten, walks away shaking his head
79.4 Klusener to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, forward, great way to go to
the hundered, great timing
Ganguly was up and cheering as he hit that shot
79.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on line, defends down the pitch
73rd player, 11th Indian and the 5th debut hundred this year
79.6 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, left alone
End of over 80 (4 runs) India 337/5
L Klusener 6-1-32-0 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 7* (33b) V Sehwag 101* (159b 18x4)
Umps have another chat
Sehwag will be one of the few people to rember Bloemfontein for a
long time
new ball taken
80.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone
80.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, fullish on line, forward, strokes to
mid off
80.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, comes back slightly
80.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot, coming forward,
nudges to the off, wants a run, sent back
80.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, leaves him, well left
Srinath has the pads on for night watchman ?
80.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
End of over 81 (maiden) India 337/5
SM Pollock 20-6-72-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 101* (159b 18x4) D Dasgupta 7* (39b)
Umpires go and have another chat
and on we go with Kallis sharing the new ball
hayward obviously has more than cramps
81.1 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, drives, beats bwd point, 3rd
man has no chance
81.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
81.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
The 50 partnership having come up with the 4
81.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, and on line, back,
defends to the off
81.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
81.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, defends down
the pitch
End of over 82 (4 runs) India 341/5
JH Kallis 18-4-74-1 (5w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 7* (39b) V Sehwag 105* (165b 19x4)
82.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone, cuts back a
long way, just shaves the off the stump
good judgement
82.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, forward, opens the face,
beats the slips and goes to 3rd man who is not there
82.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, FOUR, back of a length, thinks it is a
bouncer, gets under it, keeps the bat in the air, hits the back of
the bat goes to fine leg
82.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line, back of a length, cuts back,
has him in trouble, taken high on the back leg
82.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
82.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, angled in, left alone,
well left
End of over 83 (8 runs) India 349/5
SM Pollock 21-6-80-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 105* (165b 19x4) D Dasgupta 15* (45b 2x4)
83.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone, far too wide
83.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
The light seems to have got a little better
83.3 Kallis to Sehwag, wide: no run, well outside off, a total waste of
the new ball
83.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, gets one for the batsman to play at, on
the back foot, pushing to the off
83.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone, again well left, does not
have to play at balls outside the off
83.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, leg side, flicks, does not get contact,
into the pads
Kallis having a lot to say, to someone who has a 100 on the board
83.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone
End of over 84 (1 run) India 350/5
JH Kallis 19-4-75-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 15* (45b 2x4) V Sehwag 105* (171b 19x4)
84.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
84.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, one run, forward, strokes to cover, wide of
Ntini who has to make a few meters to cut the shot off
84.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside off, away swing, has a little
nibble at it, beaten
84.4 Pollock to Sehwag, OUT: outside off, comes in this time, thru the
gap on the back foot, takes the top of off and middle stump
India 351/6, Partnership of 63
V Sehwag b Pollock 105 (173b 19x4 0x6)
D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4) SM Pollock 21.4-6-81-2 (1w 3nb)
Another great innings comes to an end, and something he will not
forget for the rest of his life
Kumble comes to the crease
84.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, well forward, defends well to the off
84.6 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, walking around in the crease a
bit, defends to the off
84.6 Pollock to Kumble, one run, leg side, comes forward, turned off the
legs towards long leg
End of over 85 (3 runs) India 353/6
SM Pollock 22-6-83-2 (1w 4nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 1* (3b) D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4)
85.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, forward, defends, outside half of the bat
runs to the off
85.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off, lots of foot
movement from Kumble
85.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, outside off, seems to move to the leg,
then comes back to the off, leaves
85.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone, extends the bat way above his
head
85.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run, leg side, pushes at it, no contact
85.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, fullish ball, on line, some away
movement, well defended from the front foot
End of over 86 (maiden) India 353/6
JH Kallis 20-5-75-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4) A Kumble 1* (9b)
86.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, one run, leg side, flicks off the pads to fine
leg, nearly a mix up with Kumble looking for two
86.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, bouncer, gets well under it
86.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, pushes at it, beaten
86.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, on the back foot, defends
to the point area
86.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, ball leaving him, sq'ed up a
bit, thickish edge on the bounce to slips
86.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, back of a length, forward, plays in
front of him, into the shoes, ends up at the back foot
End of over 87 (1 run) India 354/6
SM Pollock 23-6-84-2 (1w 4nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 17* (48b 2x4) A Kumble 1* (14b)
87.1 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, full toss, another waste of a new ball,
gets cracked on the drive thru the covers
87.2 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, pushes to the off from the front foot
87.3 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
87.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
87.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, full, outside off, drives again, cleanly
off the bat, Klusener chases with no chance
87.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, drives, outside half of the
bat not where he meant, but gets four anyway bwd of point
End of over 88 (12 runs) India 366/6
JH Kallis 21-5-87-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
A Kumble 1* (14b) D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
88.1 Pollock to Kumble, FOUR, outside off, Kumble is on walk about,
first moving to leg then to off, dabs past the slips to vacant 3rd
man
88.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
88.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off
88.4 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, short, gets up, but down the
leg side
88.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, angled in, into the pad, catch
it is shouted, but Dippenaar taking the catch is not too excited
88.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone
88.6 Pollock to Kumble, one run, ooutside off, forward, opens the face
runs it past the slips
End of over 89 (6 runs) India 372/6
SM Pollock 24-6-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 6* (21b 1x4) D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
And so we get into the last over, 25 minutes after the scheduled
end of [play
89.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, pushes one back of a
length and outside off to the off
89.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
moving forwqard into the ball
89.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone moving well away outside off
89.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, back of a length, into
the pad but inside edge first
89.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run, outside off, left alone
89.6 Kallis to Kumble, OUT: comes forward, ball leaves him, edges low,
great catch by Boucher diving to his right
India 372/7, Partnership of 21
A Kumble c Boucher b Kallis 6 (27b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 90 (maiden) India 372/7
JH Kallis 22-6-87-2 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
Last ball of the day gets a wicket
A good day of cricket for thecricket lover
A great start for South Africa, turned around by two brilliant
innings, one from the little master, and that was a pearl, and one
from the debutante
Well balanced test, but a lot of hard work for South Africa and I
think a peaceful sleep for the Indians
We will be back at 08:30 GMT tomorrow to bring you day two of this
1st test
CricInfo invites you to mail comms@cricinfo.co for any comments you
might have on todays coverage
Good night all
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Morning from CricInfo for day two of the 1st test in Bloemfontein
What a day we had yesterday, South Africa quickly out of the
blocks, and then two excellent batting displays
Gavaskar, at the ground, and has seen all 26 Tendulkat 100's
described this one as the 2nd best he has seen. Many South
Africans won't be happy but will agree 100%
Sehwag, described as the next Tendulkar was not far behind with
some great drives off the back and front foot
The South Africans after starting well, did not bowl well, no
consistent length, and even worse and irratic line allowed the two
batsmen to get back into the game and end well on top.
An addition bonus for India was that Ganguly also became a father
during play yesterday
90.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, Pollock starts the morning, just oin
the off, drawn forward, defends to the cover area
90.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, full, left alone, lots of
cut back at the stumps
90.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, this one
leaves the bat off the pitch
90.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, forward, defends
to the off
The sun is out in Bloemfontein, but an icy wind blowing across the
pitch
90.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, cuts back a long way and
goes over the top of the middle and off stump
90.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, in swinger, on the front foot driving,
beats the bat and the stumps by fractions
End of over 91 (maiden) India 372/7
SM Pollock 25-7-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
A Nehra 0* (0b) D Dasgupta 29* (60b 5x4)
Srinath the new bat and Hayward is bowling
91.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run, short, bouncer, gets up, batsman gets
down
91.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, very wide outside off, slashes a cut at
at, does not get close
91.3 Hayward to Srinath, no run, on line, back, defends to the off
91.4 Hayward to Srinath, no run, fullish, just on off, forward, strokes
a drive to mid off
91.5 Hayward to Srinath, no run, angled into the legs, steps inside it,
movement to the leg side, clips the pad to Boucher
91.6 Hayward to Srinath, no run, forward, angled in again, inside edge
into the pad, appeal turned down
End of over 92 (maiden) India 372/7
M Hayward 19.2-5-64-2 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 29* (60b 5x4) J Srinath 0* (6b)
Long sleeve pull overs coming out for the players
Very cold breeze across the ground
92.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, fullish ball, on the off, forward,
strokes to mid off
92.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, fullish,swings away and
moves away, well left
92.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, comes in this time, on the front foot,
bit shorter, gets up, high on the bat to his feet
92.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, half forward, cuts
back, has to adjust defends from hips hight to the bowler
92.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, shortish, back to cut,
beats the top edge
92.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, slower ball, left alone,
Boucher takes on the bounce
End of over 93 (maiden) India 372/7
SM Pollock 26-8-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 0* (6b) D Dasgupta 29* (66b 5x4)
93.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run, outside off, back of a length, chops on
the cut, can not beat Gibbs at bwd point
93.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, bouncer has him ducking, pulls the head
out the way, not watching the ball
93.3 Hayward to Srinath, one run, outside off, shortish again, goes on
the slash top edge, one bounce to 3rd man
93.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, drives, cuts back into
the pad, may have been a inside edge, no appeal
93.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, shportish,
does duck, but at least watched the ball not turning his head away
93.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, five runs, yorker, does very well to keep it
out, quick stupid run, gets away with it as Hayward misses from 2
meters, and gets 4 over throws, very lucky to get 1 and then 5
End of over 94 (6 runs) India 378/7
M Hayward 20.2-5-70-2 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 34* (69b 5x4) J Srinath 1* (9b)
94.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
94.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, OUT: outside off, cuts back, on the back foot,
gets the edge, low down to Boucher going to his right
India 378/8, Partnership of 6
D Dasgupta c Boucher b Pollock 34 (71b 5x4 0x6)
J Srinath 1* (9b) SM Pollock 26.2-8-90-3 (1w 5nb)
Khan to the crease
94.3 Pollock to Khan, no run, left alone outside off, bit wide to scare
the batsman
94.4 Pollock to Khan, no run, short bouncer, ducks to late, also takes
the head away, thuds into the top of his chest
94.5 Pollock to Khan, (noball) no run
94.5 Pollock to Khan, OUT: outside off, short, a wild slash on the cut,
edges simple catch to Boucher
India 379/9, Partnership of 1
Z Khan c Boucher b Pollock 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
J Srinath 1* (9b) SM Pollock 26.5-8-91-4 (1w 6nb)
Big edge, and for some reason stands ?
Orchard looks up and lifts the finger
94.6 Pollock to Nehra, no run, full, going to the leg side, into the
pad, rolls away down the pitch
End of over 95 (1 run) India 379/9
SM Pollock 27-8-91-4 (1w 6nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 1* (9b) A Nehra 0* (1b)
95.1 Hayward to Srinath, OUT: outside off, short, dabs at it, loops
towards extra cover, Gibbs running and diving from bwd point gets
one under it
India 379/10, Partnership of 0
J Srinath c Gibbs b Hayward 1 (10b 0x4 0x6)
A Nehra 0* (1b) M Hayward 20.3-5-70-3
Quick work by the South African bowlers this morning to finish the
innings off
Only two bowlers realy impressed, Pollock and surprisingly Hayward
who was very disciplined
India have called for the heavy roller doing its 7 minutes of
rolling
Sorry South Africa have called for the heavy roller
Gibbs to take strike, Srinath to use the new ball
0.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, and shortish, left alone
0.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, some movement
back off the pitch
0.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, quickish, forward
defence, beaten all ends up
0.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, pushes the bat at it,
then pulls it away as it straightens on him
0.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, fullish, great length, left
alone
0.6 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, drives thickish edge to 3rd man
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (trail by 375 runs)
J Srinath 1-0-4-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left hand over, outside off, left alone
1.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, dragged to the off,
left hander Kirsten leaves
1.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, short, gets up, Kirsten ducks
late, off the arm to the keeper
1.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
across dabs with a vertical bat to the off
1.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it, moves
away off the the pitch, beaten
1.6 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, once again, swing away from the
left hander and off the pitch, beaten again
1.6 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, fuller ball, strokes at it, movement gets
the edge, just short and wide of the 3rd slip, bounces over the
diving slip
End of over 2 (5 runs) South Africa 9/0 (trail by 370 runs)
A Nehra 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 4* (6b 1x4) G Kirsten 4* (7b 1x4)
Impressive first over from Nehra
2.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, cuts back a lot,
gets up and over the stumps
2.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, stays straight, left alone
2.3 Srinath to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, clips off the feet, closes
the face, leading edge high and lucky that no one is at mid wicket
2.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angled into the legs, forward, awkward
push to the covers, no real balance
2.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, movement away off
the seam
2.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, fullish ball, on line, forward, defensive
push to bwd point
End of over 3 (2 runs) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 368 runs)
J Srinath 2-0-6-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 4* (7b 1x4) HH Gibbs 6* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone swinging away from the left
hander
3.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, just outside off, left alone, lots of
late movement and pace
3.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, gets across well,
defends to the off
3.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, shuffles a little forward,
defends to the on side
3.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, Kirsten playing
forward but still in the crease, pushes to the off
3.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, too wide this time, left
alone
End of over 4 (maiden) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 368 runs)
A Nehra 2-1-5-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 6* (12b 1x4) G Kirsten 4* (13b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
4.2 Srinath to Gibbs, two runs, on line full, pushes defensively to the
off, gets it past the cover
4.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, back, defends down the pitch
4.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, leg side, back, attempts to turn to the
on side, into the pad going downthe leg
4.5 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, short, back, cuts
intentionally over point
4.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 17/0 (trail by 362 runs)
J Srinath 3-0-12-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 4* (13b 1x4) HH Gibbs 12* (18b 2x4)
5.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, back, defends to the on side
5.2 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, full, on the legs, nice ballance, leans
into the on drive, well timed goes all the way to long on
5.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish, just on off, strokes the drive
to cover
5.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone, moves away from
Kirsten
5.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone
5.6 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) FOUR, full, width, crashes the drive
through the covers
5.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 6 (9 runs) South Africa 26/0 (trail by 353 runs)
A Nehra 3-1-14-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 12* (18b 2x4) G Kirsten 12* (20b 3x4)
6.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back of a length, back, dabs
to the gully area
6.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, back, cuts back,
hurries the bat to it to short leg
6.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, full, comes in, forces the drive, drags
it to mid on
6.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, fulliush, on line, defensive push into
the covers
6.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
6.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, forward, pushes to mid off
End of over 7 (1 run) South Africa 27/0 (trail by 352 runs)
J Srinath 4-0-13-0 - Willows End
HH Gibbs 13* (22b 2x4) G Kirsten 12* (22b 3x4)
7.1 Nehra to Gibbs, legbye: two runs, leg side, clips the pad towards
fne leg
7.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off, looks for one, sent
back
7.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
7.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone
7.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone
7.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run
7.6 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, width, gets the foot across and
smashes the ball on the drive through the covers
End of over 8 (7 runs) South Africa 34/0 (trail by 345 runs)
A Nehra 4-1-19-0 (3nb) - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 12* (22b 3x4) HH Gibbs 17* (29b 3x4)
8.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to the off
8.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full, drives straight, smashes into the
bowlers stumps, Srinath did not get a touch on it
8.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
8.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone, very close to
the off stump, well left
8.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
8.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, round the wicket, back, defends to the
off
End of over 9 (maiden) South Africa 34/0 (trail by 345 runs)
J Srinath 5-1-13-0 - Willows End
HH Gibbs 17* (29b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (28b 3x4)
Khan comes on
9.1 Khan to Gibbs, no run, wide down the leg side
9.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, also left hand over. on line, back, defends
down the pitch
9.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, defends down the pitch
9.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, gets up over the crouching Gibbs
9.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, slightly on the back
foot, defends to the bowler
9.6 Khan to Gibbs, one run, leg side, back of a length, worked on the
hook to deep bwd sq leg
End of over 10 (1 run) South Africa 35/0 (trail by 344 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 18* (35b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (28b 3x4)
10.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, on length, pushes away sq to
Tendulkar at point
10.2 Srinath to Gibbs, (noball) no run, outside off, on the drive, well
fielded by Ganguly at covers
10.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, angled in, jumps onto the back
foot, defends down the on side of the pitch
10.3 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, outside off, gently forward, pushing
ahead of SRT at point, good running
10.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone, round the wicket to
Kirsten, angled in, but too wide to tempt him
10.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, left
alone, just as well, gets up for keeper to take above the
shoulders
10.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, defends to the off
End of over 11 (2 runs) South Africa 37/0 (trail by 342 runs)
J Srinath 6-1-15-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 19* (39b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (31b 3x4)
11.1 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, round the wicket, leg side, clips it away to
deep bwd sq leg, long leg has no chance, came out the middle
11.2 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, same ball, same result, this time to deep fwd
sq leg
11.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, round the wicket this time, on the back
foot, pushes to the offf
11.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back of a length, slight away
movement off the pitch, adjusts dabs to the off side from the back
foot
11.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, leg side, attempted glance, no contact,
'Gupta fumbles, no run
11.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 12 (8 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 334 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 12* (31b 3x4) HH Gibbs 27* (45b 5x4)
12.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, left alone
12.2 Srinath to Kirsten, three runs, full, strokes to long on, Ganguly
chases and hauls it in
12.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, defends on the legs
12.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angled in, glances, taken on the pad
12.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, comes into Gibbs,
forward, defends
12.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, shortish, back, forces, not
timed to the bowler
End of over 13 (3 runs) South Africa 48/0 (trail by 331 runs)
J Srinath 7-1-18-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 15* (33b 3x4) HH Gibbs 27* (49b 5x4)
13.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, leaves, cuts back a
lot, just over the middle stump, leave on length ?
13.2 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, short and enough width for his
favourite shot, slaps the cut bwd of point
13.3 Khan to Kirsten, one run, into the legs area, back, works it to the
vacant mid wicket for a walked single
only two on the leg side
13.4 Khan to Gibbs, wide: no run, way outside the off, going round the
wicket this time
13.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, forward, defends to the
off
13.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back foot,
punches straight at cover
13.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends to the off, on the button
by Khan
End of over 14 (6 runs) South Africa 54/0 (trail by 325 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-15-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 20* (36b 4x4) HH Gibbs 27* (52b 5x4)
Nehra takes over from the Willows end
14.1 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, outside off, short and wide, cuts, not
timed, gets it rolling fwd of point
14.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run
14.3 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, forward, well timed push this
time to the vacant mid wicket area
14.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, angled across the right hander, pushes to
cover
14.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, forward, leg stump line, plays round the
front foot, no balance, into the pad, pitched outside
14.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, fullish, pushes back at the bowler
End of over 15 (3 runs) South Africa 57/0 (trail by 322 runs)
A Nehra 5-1-22-0 (3nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 21* (37b 4x4) HH Gibbs 29* (57b 5x4)
15.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
15.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run, full, almost yorker, dug out to cover
15.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, comes back at him,
defends down the pitch
15.4 Khan to Kirsten, no run, fullish ball, comes in late and off the
pitch, inside edges into the pad to the off, good ball
15.5 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, spoils by giving him one short and wide,
gets over it and cuts away bwd of point
15.6 Khan to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, comes
forward as he pushes to the off
End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 61/0 (trail by 318 runs)
Z Khan 4-0-19-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 29* (57b 5x4) G Kirsten 25* (43b 5x4)
16.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside off,over the wicket, good line,
well left
Kumble warming up
16.2 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, leg side, back, nudges to vacant mid
wicket
16.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish ball, forward, defends to the on
side
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) FOUR, too full, and width, drives fwd of
point
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, and again, just over stepping,
Kirsten comes forward and defends
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, yet again he goes over the front
line, forward, drives straight at extra cover
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, defends to the off,
encouragement to the bowler from the keeper "Thats the line"
16.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, comes forward, good
judgement, got into line, then pushes the bat over the ball
16.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, almost yorker just outside off, gets the
bat down on it to the bowler
End of over 17 (8 runs) South Africa 69/0 (trail by 310 runs)
A Nehra 6-1-30-0 (6nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 30* (59b 5x4) G Kirsten 29* (50b 6x4)
Kumble gets the ball in hand
17.1 Kumble to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, shortish, brilliant timing,
gets on the back foot, pushes at it, races away thru the covers
17.2 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, outside off, quicker ball, on the back
foot, hurries the shot to deepish point
17.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, just on the off, drawn forward, defends
down the off side of the pitch
17.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker ball, and bounce, left alone
outside off
17.5 Kumble to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, slight width, drives past extra
cover
17.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, leg side, turns past the glancing bat,
off the pad, appeal from the keeper, not close
End of over 18 (9 runs) South Africa 78/0 (trail by 301 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 35* (61b 6x4) G Kirsten 33* (54b 7x4)
18.1 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, too straight, on the back foot, worked to
long leg off the hips
18.2 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, outside off, sq drives with ease
18.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, at the legs, closes the bat, gets the
leading edge, loops to where a silly mid on would have gobbled it
18.4 Nehra to Kirsten, three runs, leg side, back, pushes firmly past
mid on, good running from Gibbs
18.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
18.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, outside off, too full, easily driven
with timing past fwd point
too many loose balls from the Indians now
18.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off and lunch in called
End of over 19 (13 runs) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Nehra 7-1-43-0 (7nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 40* (57b 8x4) HH Gibbs 40* (65b 7x4)
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back to Goodyear Park for the live action on day-2 of the
first Test. Post lunch session is about to start
We are all ready for the start. Gary Kirsten will take strike,
Kumble will bowl.
19.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
played in defence
19.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, gives plenty of air, on middle and leg,
played towards short mid-wicket
19.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, tosses the ball up, on middle and off,
played back to the bowler
19.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well tossed up again, driven firmly
towards mid-off, no possibility of a run
19.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
through to the k eeper
19.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the off, keeps Kirsten honest in
defense, a maiden over!
End of over 20 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Kumble 2-1-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 40* (65b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (63b 8x4)
Srinath will have a bowl now, to Gibbs
20.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, gentle loosener, outside the off, through
to the keeper
20.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, not at any threatening pace, middle and
leg stump line, played in defence
20.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
played in defence
20.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, well outside the off, Gibbs has nothing
to do with it
20.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on a good length, just outside the off,
Gibbs goes for the flashy drive, beaten!
20.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short, outside the off, Gibbs goes back
and punches the ball towards square point, no chance of any run
End of over 21 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
J Srinath 8-2-18-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 40* (63b 8x4) HH Gibbs 40* (71b 7x4)
21.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, tossed up outside the off, Kirsten walks
down the track and drives it past a divign Kumble, Nehra at mid-on
makes a good stop and denies the single
21.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the stumps, Kirsten plays in defence
21.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, better line and length, keeps Kirsten in
defence
21.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
through to a chirpy and loud Dasgupta behind the stumps
21.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, over pitched, outside the off, Kirsten
misses out, driven straight to mid-off
21.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, Kirsten has
nothing to do with it, lets it go by to Dasgupta, a maiden over!
End of over 22 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Kumble 3-2-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 40* (71b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (69b 8x4)
South African openers have been very cautious after the luncheon
break, they havent scored a run in three overs since lunch
22.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, nothing more than a medium paced
delivery, on off and middle, forward in defence
22.2 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, slightly faster than the previous one,
there we go..., first run after the lunch break, played towards
mid-wicket
22.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, just outside the off, Kirsten mistimes
the drive, ball goes to mid-off
22.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, short of a good length, angling away
from the batsman, Kirsten goes back and across and plays the ball
back along the track to Srinath
22.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on a good length, outside the off,
Kirsten drives the ball on the rise, can't beat the man in the
covers
22.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, Srinath steaming in and delivers a good
length delivery on leg and middle, no scorching pace in that,
Kirsten plays the ball down with a lot of comfort.
End of over 23 (1 run) South Africa 92/0 (trail by 287 runs)
J Srinath 9-2-19-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 41* (73b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (73b 8x4)
Kumble will continue to Gibbs
23.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, that was quick, a fast delivery outside
the off, through to Dasgupta
23.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, full toss, missed opportunity for Gibbs,
taps the ball towards mid-on
23.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed gently towards
covers
23.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery, on middle and leg,
played to mid-on
23.5 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, sliding the ball towards the pads,Gibbs
pushes the ball gently towards mid-on, Zaheer Khan is a bit slow
to pick it up, Gibbs steals a single
23.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, rapped on the pads, outside the line of
off, ball going further towards the slips, loud shout for lbw, not
out
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 93/0 (trail by 286 runs)
A Kumble 4-2-10-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 42* (78b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (74b 8x4)
24.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, well outside the
off, getting the seam to hit the pitch, no lateral movement tho',
left alone
24.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angling in to the batsman, played
straight to mid-wicket
24.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence with
a ball just outside the off
24.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, slightly slower delivery, pushed past
the bowler towards Tendulkar at mid-on, steals the run, Tendulkar
has a shy at the stumps, misses
24.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, bowling around the wicket, angling the
ball in to the bat, goes for a drive, mistimes the shot
24.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, angling in from
outside the off, Kirsten is forced to check his shot, no runs
scored.
End of over 25 (1 run) South Africa 94/0 (trail by 285 runs)
J Srinath 10-2-20-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 43* (82b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (76b 8x4)
25.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery. on leg and middle, Gibbs
opens the face of the bat, plays the ball towards gully
25.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, fires the ball in, on middle and leg,
Gibbs quick to bring the bat down in defence
25.3 Kumble to Gibbs, FOUR, slightly short, angling down too, tried to
bowl the googly and got it completely wrong, Gibbs is quick to
pounce on that, goes back and pulls it around for four!
25.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, kicks up from a good length, Gibbs does
well to play the ball down
25.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside th eoff, quicker one, played in
defence
25.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, gives the ball some air, Gibbs wants to
crack it through covers, gets an inside edge and goes too close of
the of stump, lucky Gibbs!
End of over 26 (4 runs) South Africa 98/0 (trail by 281 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-14-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 40* (76b 8x4) HH Gibbs 47* (88b 8x4)
26.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, ball straightening a
bit, Kirsten knows where his off stump is, leaves the ball alone
26.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, slightly over pitched on the off,
Kirsten once again misses out on it, pushed to mid-on
26.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside th eoff, Kirsten getting a bit
irritated, tries to play the big square cut, inside edge and
almost drags the ball on to his stumps
26.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, angling further
away, a frustrated Kirsten plays a terrible shot at it, beaten,
lucky not to get an edge
26.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, outside th eoff,
seaming away, Kirsten has got back his concentration, has a good
look at it, left alone
26.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, not a good ball this, way too short,
outside the off, keeps low as it goes to dasgupta, almost a crime
not to make Kirsten play at it!
End of over 27 (maiden) South Africa 98/0 (trail by 281 runs)
J Srinath 11-3-20-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 47* (88b 8x4) G Kirsten 40* (82b 8x4)
Kirsten has looked a bit shakey after the lunch break
27.1 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, on the pads, worked away past square leg.
27.2 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the pads of Kirsten, gets his first
run after lunch, that is the 100 runs on the board.
27.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery, defended
27.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, almost a mdeium pace delivery, on middle
and off, defended
27.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tricky tricky! gives the ball some air,
Gibbs almost falls for it, gets the edge and falls short of the
lonely slip
27.6 Kumble to Gibbs, three runs, on the pads, played around the corner,
Srinath does well to stop the boundary, that is Gibbs' half
century, coming off 93 balls.
End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 103/0 (trail by 276 runs)
A Kumble 6-2-19-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 51* (93b 8x4) G Kirsten 41* (83b 8x4)
28.1 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, full and way down the leg side, Gibbs waits
on the ball and at the last moment deftly flicks the ball to the
fine leg fence
28.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside the off, the
ball goes through with good carry to the keeper as Gibbs leaves
the ball alone
28.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
28.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, angling in to the batsman, Gibbs stands tall and punches the
ball through the covers off the back foot
28.5 Srinath to Kirsten, one run, from around the wicket, slanting in to
the left hander, clipped away to the on side
28.6 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, loose ball wide outside the off, perfectly
in the slot for Gibbs to reach out, plant his front foot and lace
the ball through covers, not a very good end to a very ordinary
over
End of over 29 (10 runs) South Africa 113/0 (trail by 266 runs)
J Srinath 12-3-30-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 42* (84b 8x4) HH Gibbs 60* (98b 10x4)
29.1 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the pads, worked behind square for
an easy single, brings Gibbs on strike
29.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery, angled in to the pads,
no trace of a leg break there, plays the ball inside out towards
point
29.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside th eoff, played in defence toward
sth eoff side
29.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, surprise surprise, gives the ball some
air, Gibbs comes down the track and plays it down to short-
thirdman
29.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, delivered from close to the stumps, on leg
stump, forward in defence
29.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, played
in defence again
End of over 30 (1 run) South Africa 114/0 (trail by 265 runs)
A Kumble 7-2-20-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 43* (85b 8x4) HH Gibbs 60* (103b 10x4)
Nehra will replace Srinath from the Willows end
30.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, outside
the off, left alone
30.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, short and wide outside the off, left
alone once again.
30.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper. Nehra is bowling a bit too short to get any swing to
trouble the batsman
30.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, not getting the batsman
to play at it
30.5 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, Nehra persists with his line and length,
outside the off, Kirsten goes for a flashy shot, slices the ball
over the head of Ganguly at gully, four runs!
30.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, just outside the
off, some swing away from the bat, Kirsten watches it carefully,
lets it through to the keeper.
End of over 31 (4 runs) South Africa 118/0 (trail by 261 runs)
A Nehra 8-1-47-0 (7nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 60* (103b 10x4) G Kirsten 47* (91b 9x4)
31.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tossed up a bit, outside the off, played
defensively towards the off side
31.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, bat and
pad close togethe rin defence
31.3 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, short in length, just outside the off,
Gibbs had decided about the shot he is to play, sweeps the ball
around for a single
31.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, Kirsten goes back and
cuts the ball hard towards point
31.5 Kumble to Kirsten, FOUR, juicy half volley outside th eoff, Kirsten
walks across and sends the ball rocketing towards the mid-wicket
fence for four, nehra makes a dive, just can't stop that, Fifty
for Kirsten!
31.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off,Kirsten has nothing to
do with that, left alone
End of over 32 (5 runs) South Africa 123/0 (trail by 256 runs)
A Kumble 8-2-25-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 61* (106b 10x4) G Kirsten 51* (94b 10x4)
Kirsten and Gibbs have got to their fifty off 93 balls.
32.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, played in defence
32.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, just outside the off, goes back and across
to play at it, thick inside edge, no damage done
32.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, keeps the ball full in length, gets the
ball to swing a little, mistimes the drive to covers
32.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, better stuff this is from Nehra, full and
on th eoff, keeps Gibbs on defence
32.5 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat and plays the ball behind point, Sehwag does the chasing, two
runs for that
32.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, keeps the ball up to the batsman, just
outside the off, late swing too, Gibbs plays a loose shot at it,
beaten, lucky not to get an edge.
End of over 33 (2 runs) South Africa 125/0 (trail by 254 runs)
A Nehra 9-1-49-0 (7nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 51* (94b 10x4) HH Gibbs 63* (112b 10x4)
Gibbs has played some cracking shots, but at times looks that he is
bit too casual about his cricket
33.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside th eoff, bat and pad close
together in defence
33.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the off, Kirsten walks forward and
pushes in defence
33.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
defended
33.4 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the padsworked around the corner for
an easy single
33.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tossed up a bit, forward in defence
33.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, only for the slip fielder to walk around to stop
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 126/0 (trail by 253 runs)
A Kumble 9-2-26-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 52* (98b 10x4) HH Gibbs 63* (114b 10x4)
34.1 Nehra to Kirsten, three runs, short, keeps low, takes the outside
edge and goes down to third-man, Kumble is not the quickets man in
the Indian team, enough time to take three
34.2 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, on the pads, poor line and length,
eased down to fine leg for four!
34.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, driven to covers
34.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
34.4 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, take that! on a good length, just outside the
off, Gibbs playing with a lot of confidence, smack! hit on the
rise and through covers for four!
34.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, Nehra digs this one short. Bouncer! ducks
underneath that one
34.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run, over steps, outside the off,
played in defence
34.6 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, Stand and deliver! this just cant get any
better, driven on the rise, glorious extra cover drive, a great
shot this one is, four runs!
End of over 35 (17 runs) South Africa 143/0 (trail by 236 runs)
A Nehra 10-1-66-0 (9nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 55* (99b 10x4) HH Gibbs 75* (121b 13x4)
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back.
Kumble will bowl around the wicket to Kirsten
35.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
35.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bowled from the edge of the crease,
getting the ball to drift in, Kirsten goes for a biggie! beaten.
35.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, defended
35.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bat and pad close together, played in
defence towards the off side
35.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bowling from the edge of the crease,
rapped on the pads as Kirsten goes for a big sweep shot, loud
shout for lbw, wishful at best,that was way too outside the off.
35.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 36 (maiden) South Africa 143/0 (trail by 236 runs)
A Kumble 10-3-26-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 75* (121b 13x4) G Kirsten 55* (105b 10x4)
Zaheer Khan gets a chance to bowl now, replacing Nehra, bowling
left-arm over to Gibbs
Six fielders on the off , three on the leg.
36.1 Khan to Gibbs, SIX, digs the ball short, Gibbs can't do any better,
pivots around, sends the ball high over long leg for a huge six!
36.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, too close to the body, full in length to
repeat that shot, beaten outside the off
36.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, just outside the off,pushed to covers
36.4 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, outside the off, Gibbs throws his bat at it,
gets the edge, ball flies over the slips and in to the thirdman
fence for four
That is the 150 on the board for South Africa
36.5 Khan to Gibbs, one run, full toss, outside the off, driven to mid-
off and takes a quick single
36.6 Khan to Kirsten, one run
End of over 37 (12 runs) South Africa 155/0 (trail by 224 runs)
Z Khan 5-0-31-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 56* (106b 10x4) HH Gibbs 86* (126b 14x4 1x6)
37.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fires the ball in, on middle and off,
defended
37.2 Kumble to Kirsten, three runs, heave ho! on middle and leg, goes
for the big one, gets a top edge and the ball goes in the air
towards mid-wicket, lucky break this for Kirsten
37.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed towards covers
37.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, on leg and middle, fast delivery, fended
down the track
37.5 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, another faster ball, opens the face of
the bat and steals a run
37.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, Kumble has given up on
flight and guile, fast delivery again, defended.
End of over 38 (4 runs) South Africa 159/0 (trail by 220 runs)
A Kumble 11-3-30-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 87* (129b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 59* (109b 10x4)
38.1 Khan to Gibbs, one run
38.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run
38.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, gets the outside edge,
straight to gully
38.4 Khan to Kirsten, one run, much faster delivery from Khan, outside
the off, driven to covers, misfielded by Ganguly, single taken
38.5 Khan to Gibbs, one run, driven through the covers, there is a man
at sweeper cover, Srinath, stops the batsman from taking more than
one
38.6 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, outside the off, seaming away too, takes a
thick outside edge as Kirsten tries to push the ball towards
covers, ball racing down pastthe ropes at third-man
End of over 39 (7 runs) South Africa 166/0 (trail by 213 runs)
Z Khan 6-0-38-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 89* (131b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 64* (113b 11x4)
39.1 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, almost a nothing ball from Kumble, on the
pads, worked around the corner for an easy single.
39.2 Kumble to Kirsten, two runs, bowling around the wicket to the left-
handed Kirsten, tucks the ball around the corner, no power in that
shot, soft hands as he worked the ball around, good running
between the wickets, two runs they take
39.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, played neatly to mid-
off
39.4 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, quicker delivery, pushed towards mid-on
and takes a quick single
39.5 Kumble to Gibbs, two runs, on the pads, Gibbs has no problems
dealing with such harmless stuff, plays it down to Zaheer khan at
fine leg for two runs
39.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, on the pads again, played to mid-wicket
and looks to take a quick single, decide against it.
End of over 40 (6 runs) South Africa 172/0 (trail by 207 runs)
A Kumble 12-3-36-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 67* (116b 11x4) HH Gibbs 92* (134b 14x4 1x6)
40.1 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, Zaheer Khan trots in and bowls one outside
the off, juicy half volley, glorious extra cover drive, all along
the carpet, four runs!
40.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run, tries to bowl a yorker, ends up bowling a
low full toss, Kirsten walking around in his crease, misses out on
four easy runs
40.3 Khan to Kirsten, one run, outside the off, defences at it, ball
goes down past point
40.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
40.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, frees gis arms, plays a
cracking shot, straight to the man in the covers
40.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 177/0 (trail by 202 runs)
Z Khan 7-0-43-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 72* (119b 12x4) HH Gibbs 92* (137b 14x4 1x6)
41.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fast delivery, played in defence
41.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, kicks up from a good length, just
outside the off, Kirsten does well to keep the ball down
41.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, left through to the keeper
41.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, forward in defence
41.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, left alone
41.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, drops the ball short, almost a long hop,
Kirsten misses out on this, pushes it to mid-wicket
End of over 42 (maiden) South Africa 177/0 (trail by 202 runs)
A Kumble 13-4-36-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 92* (137b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 72* (125b 12x4)
India is hoping to get a wicket, almost waiting for the South
African openers to make a mistake.
42.1 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, boy-o-boy! has eight fielders on the off side,
bowls one on the pads, Gibbs can't believe his luck, smack!
through square leg for four
42.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, full in length, driven back to the bowler
42.3 Khan to Gibbs, SIX, the solitary mid-on waiting on the on side,
digs the ball short, Gibbs swivels around, sends the ball high and
high over mid-wicket for a huge six!
Whattashot! to get to his Century off 140 balls
42.4 Khan to Gibbs, one run, on the pads, played towards mid-wicket and
takes the single
42.5 Khan to Kirsten, no run, just short of a good length, rising too,
Kirsten cramped for space, hit high on the pads, loud shout for
lbw, not out
42.6 Khan to Kirsten, one run, sliding down the leg side, helped down to
fine leg for a single
End of over 43 (12 runs) South Africa 189/0 (trail by 190 runs)
Z Khan 8-0-55-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 73* (127b 12x4) HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6)
End of an absilute trash of an over from Zaheer Khan. Almost
clueless he is, eight fielders on the off side and feeding Gibbs
on the leg side!
43.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, forward in defence to a well pitched up
delivery
43.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, bat and pad close
together in defence
43.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, hits one of those
cracks just in front of a good length spot, through to the keeper
43.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on leg and middle, back and across to
it, defended.
43.5 Kumble to Kirsten, OUT: bowling around the stumps, pitched outside
the off, Kirsten goes for a mighty shot over mid-wicket, gets a
thick inside edge, bowled!
South Africa 189/1, Partnership of 189
G Kirsten b Kumble 73 (132b 12x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6) A Kumble 13.5-4-36-1
It took Kirsten to play a poor shot to get out. Kallis is the new
batsman in the middle. Kirsten and Gibbs did put together 189 runs
for the first wicket.
43.6 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, sliding down the leg, Kallis trickles the
ball around the corner, poor effort that is by Zaheer Khan, tries
to stop the ball with his foot, walks over the ball in the end,
four runs!
End of over 44 (4 runs) South Africa 193/1 (trail by 186 runs)
A Kumble 14-4-40-1 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
Zaheer Khan who is having the nightmares in the middle has been
taken off, Srinath will bowl from the Willows End
44.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, over pitched, outside the off, pushed
back to the bowler.
44.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
stands tall and fends the ball back down the track
44.3 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, this must be early X'mas for Gibbs! ball
outside the leg, helped around the corner for four!
44.4 Srinath to Gibbs, OUT: good length delivery, outside the off, hit
on the rise, straight to Zaheer Khan at mid-off, end of a
brilliant innings by Gibbs!
South Africa 197/2, Partnership of 8
HH Gibbs c Khan b Srinath 107 (145b 16x4 2x6)
JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4) J Srinath 12.4-3-34-1 (1nb)
McKenzie is the new batsman
44.5 Srinath to McKenzie, FOUR, outside the off, not the very best of
deliveries to bowl to a new batsman, helps himself for four runs
with a glorious square drive
44.6 Srinath to McKenzie, three runs, over pitched, on leg and middle,
driven straight past the bowler, good timing in that shot, Zaheer
Khan stops the boundary
End of over 45 (11 runs) South Africa 204/2 (trail by 175 runs)
J Srinath 13-3-41-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 7* (2b 1x4) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
45.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, played in defence
45.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, bat
and pad close together in defence
45.3 Kumble to McKenzie, two runs, on the pads, goes back and across,
plays the ball behind square, gets two for that
45.4 Kumble to McKenzie, legbye: two runs, fast and on the pads, off the
pads and down to fine leg for a couple of runs
45.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, slightly slower, on the off, defended
45.6 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, on the pads, pushed away neatly
towards mid-on, gets the single and keeps the strike.
End of over 46 (5 runs) South Africa 209/2 (trail by 170 runs)
A Kumble 15-4-43-1 - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 10* (8b 1x4) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
Tendulkar will have a bowl now
46.1 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, over pitched, driven straight to the
covers
46.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, now that was a big leg break,
McKenzie had no clue about that, beaten
46.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, played down towards
point
46.4 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, another gem from the little master,
McKenzie goes forward, bat and pad close together, beaten by the
leg-break!
46.5 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, short, bounce and turn, attempts a
square cut, beaten.
46.6 Tendulkar to McKenzie, one run, on the pads, played around the
corner for an easy single, keeps the strike. It has been a long
while since Kallis has hit a four of the only ball he has faced
so far.
End of over 47 (1 run) South Africa 210/2 (trail by 169 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-1-0 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 11* (14b 1x4) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
47.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, fired in on middle and leg, forward in
defence
47.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, much quicker delivery,
no trace of turn, through to the keeper.
47.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, left alone, the Indian
close-in fielders getting very vocal in their support of Kumble
47.4 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, on the pads, helped around the corner
for an easy single
Kallis will get a chance to play now.
47.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, bowling around the stumps, much full in
length, played down the track
47.6 Kumble to Kallis, two runs, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, slight mistake from Rahul Dravid, Kallis helps himself to a
couple of runs in the direction of third-man.
End of over 48 (3 runs) South Africa 213/2 (trail by 166 runs)
A Kumble 16-4-46-1 - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 12* (18b 1x4) JH Kallis 6* (3b 1x4)
That is Tea here at Goodyear Park.
Match State: Tea - Day 2
South Africa are 213/2, they have lost the opening batsmen.
It was a sheer joy to watch Gibbs play all those marvellous strokes
to get to his well deserved hundred.
Gibbs has been in tremendous form this season and he made the
Indian bowlers suffer for some listless bowling, scoring 107 runs.
Along with Kirsten, Gibbs added 189 runs for the first wicket.
Kirsten was the first man to be dismissed, bowled by Kumble,
dragging a ball on to his stumps.
Gibbs' innings was easily the highlight of the Post Lunch session.
We will be back with you in a short while.
48.1 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
48.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
48.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, one run
48.4 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run
48.5 Tendulkar to Kallis, one run
48.6 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
End of over 49 (2 runs) South Africa 215/2 (trail by 164 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-3-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 7* (5b 1x4) ND McKenzie 13* (22b 1x4)
49.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run
49.2 Kumble to Kallis, (noball) no run
49.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run
49.3 Kumble to Kallis, one run
49.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
49.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
49.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
End of over 50 (2 runs) South Africa 217/2 (trail by 162 runs)
A Kumble 17-4-48-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 8* (9b 1x4) ND McKenzie 13* (25b 1x4)
50.1 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run
50.2 Tendulkar to Kallis, FOUR
50.3 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run
50.4 Tendulkar to Kallis, one run
50.5 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
50.6 Tendulkar to McKenzie, FOUR
End of over 51 (9 runs) South Africa 226/2 (trail by 153 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-12-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 13* (13b 2x4) ND McKenzie 17* (27b 2x4)
51.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run
51.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run
51.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run
51.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run
51.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run
51.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run
End of over 52 (maiden) South Africa 226/2 (trail by 153 runs)
A Kumble 18-5-48-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 17* (27b 2x4) JH Kallis 13* (19b 2x4)
We apologise for the temporary break in commentary. Some technical
problems. All sorted now and we return to our usual service.
Zaheer Khan back into the attack
52.1 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
52.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
52.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
52.4 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
52.5 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
52.6 Tendulkar to McKenzie, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
to the man on the fence at covers
End of over 53 (1 run) South Africa 227/2 (trail by 152 runs)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-13-0 - Willows End
ND McKenzie 18* (33b 2x4) JH Kallis 13* (19b 2x4)
53.1 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to fine leg
53.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
53.3 Kumble to Kallis, one run, quicker one on the pads, slipping down
the leg side, flicked to the on side for an easy single
53.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, full and on the off, patted to mid off
53.5 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, fullish and dowen the leg side again,
flicked away easily
53.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, wide down the leg side, left alone
End of over 54 (3 runs) South Africa 230/2 (trail by 149 runs)
A Kumble 19-5-51-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 20* (36b 2x4) JH Kallis 14* (22b 2x4)
54.1 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the
on side
54.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, FOUR, short ball, sits up and McKenzie
wastes no time in going back and pulling the ball to the fence
54.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run
54.4 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, tossed up and outside the off, left
alone
54.5 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, flatter and on the pads, driven to
the bowler
54.6 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, full toss outside the off, should
have been put away, driven hard but straight to covers
End of over 55 (4 runs) South Africa 234/2 (trail by 145 runs)
SR Tendulkar 5-0-17-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 14* (22b 2x4) ND McKenzie 24* (42b 3x4)
55.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the pads, defended
55.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full again and on the pads, defended
carefully
55.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run, fuller still and flighted a bit more,
defended carefully to the off side
55.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run
55.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, once again a fairly negative line on the
pads from around the wicket, defended
55.6 Kumble to Kallis, one run, full and on the pads, worked away to
fine leg
End of over 56 (1 run) South Africa 235/2 (trail by 144 runs)
A Kumble 20-5-52-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 15* (28b 2x4) ND McKenzie 24* (42b 3x4)
56.1 Tendulkar to Kallis, one run, outside off, back, punches to deep
bwd point
56.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, outside off, turning away, late cut,
beaten
56.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, well forward, defends to the off
56.4 Tendulkar to McKenzie, two runs, short, back, pulls from the off to
deep mid wicket area
56.5 Tendulkar to McKenzie, (noball) one run, full, strokes to deep mid
off, fumble
56.5 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run, outside off, sharp turn, back, follows
and dabs to gully
56.6 Tendulkar to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, full, drivesneatly to deep mid
wicket
End of over 57 (9 runs) South Africa 244/2 (trail by 135 runs)
SR Tendulkar 6-0-26-0 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 27* (46b 3x4) JH Kallis 20* (31b 3x4)
57.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, defends, rolls away
behind sq on the on side
57.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, quicker ball, on the off, forward,
defensive shot, rolls to gully
57.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, slight leg spin,
covers it defending to the on side
57.4 Kumble to McKenzie, two runs, fuller ball, leg stump, turned neatly
and softly enough to get two towards long leg
57.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, pushes the pad at it, left
alone
57.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the on side,
short leg does well
End of over 58 (2 runs) South Africa 246/2 (trail by 133 runs)
A Kumble 21-5-54-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 20* (31b 3x4) ND McKenzie 29* (52b 3x4)
Srinath back in the attack
58.1 Srinath to Kallis, no run, on line and length, forward, defends to
the off
58.2 Srinath to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
58.3 Srinath to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
58.4 Srinath to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, too much width, full, drives
late almost sq
50 partnership
also the 250
58.5 Srinath to Kallis, no run, comes forward, gets up from a length,
well covered on the front foot, high off the bat to the off
58.6 Srinath to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 59 (4 runs) South Africa 250/2 (trail by 129 runs)
J Srinath 14-3-45-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 29* (52b 3x4) JH Kallis 24* (37b 4x4)
59.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
59.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, off the toes, into short leg
59.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
59.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, defends from length, runs it
behind sq on off
59.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, plays late, ooohhs
and ahhs from the fielders as he turns it to the on side
59.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, defends from line and length to short
leg
End of over 60 (maiden) South Africa 250/2 (trail by 129 runs)
A Kumble 22-6-54-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 24* (37b 4x4) ND McKenzie 29* (58b 3x4)
60.1 Srinath to Kallis, no run, on line forward, pushes to the off
60.2 Srinath to Kallis, no run, forward, strokes to cover
60.3 Srinath to Kallis, no run, pushes to the on side
60.4 Srinath to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, back, punches to deep sq leg,
long leg can just not get to it
60.5 Srinath to Kallis, no run, pushes into the covers
60.6 Srinath to Kallis, no run, bouncer, goes under it
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 254/2 (trail by 125 runs)
J Srinath 15-3-49-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 29* (58b 3x4) JH Kallis 28* (43b 5x4)
61.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on the back, then forward, nudges to
the gully
61.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, back, chops fine,
Tendulkar cuts it off at deepish gully
61.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, defends to the bowler
61.4 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, pushes from the front foot into the
gap at cover
61.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, on the sweep, wide from round the wicket,
into the pad, appeal, no chance
61.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, round the wicket, changing the line,
back, pushes to the off
End of over 62 (1 run) South Africa 255/2 (trail by 124 runs)
A Kumble 23-6-55-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 30* (62b 3x4) JH Kallis 28* (45b 5x4)
62.1 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, gets a bit of
lift, defends to the cover region
62.2 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, on the spot, well forward, big stride
in, defends to cover
62.3 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, fuller, forward, stroked firmly on the
drive to cover
62.4 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, angled in, tries to
turn to the on side, nearly gets the leading edge
62.5 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, well forward, again in the channel,
defends to the off
62.6 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, firmly pushed into the covers
End of over 63 (maiden) South Africa 255/2 (trail by 124 runs)
J Srinath 16-4-49-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 28* (45b 5x4) ND McKenzie 30* (68b 3x4)
Khan comes back on
63.1 Khan to Kallis, no run
63.2 Khan to Kallis, three runs, leg side, back, punches off the hips to
deep mid wicket where mid on has to chase to
63.3 Khan to McKenzie, no run, forward, defends from line to the off
63.4 Khan to McKenzie, one run, outside off, back of a length, gets
across and drives from the back foot to the sweeper at deep cover
point
63.5 Khan to Kallis, two runs, leg side, glanced off the legs wide of
fine leg
63.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, pushes this one too far across the right
hander, very wide and lucky not to be called
End of over 64 (6 runs) South Africa 261/2 (trail by 118 runs)
Z Khan 9-0-61-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 31* (70b 3x4) JH Kallis 33* (49b 5x4)
64.1 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, back of a length, left alone outside
off
64.2 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, just outside off, on the back foot,
punches to cover
64.3 Srinath to McKenzie, FOUR, leg side, too full, only 2 fielders on
the leg side, clips away to the vacant deep mid wicket
64.4 Srinath to McKenzie, FOUR, and repeats the ball, and the shot,
thios time better timing, races away to mid wicket rope
64.5 Srinath to McKenzie, one run, outside off, forward, pushes to the
deep cover point
little girl holds up play by running around in front of the sight
screen
64.6 Srinath to Kallis, one run, outside off, back, chops down towards
3rd man
End of over 65 (10 runs) South Africa 271/2 (trail by 108 runs)
J Srinath 17-4-59-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 34* (50b 5x4) ND McKenzie 40* (75b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
65.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, just outside off, on length, gets into
line, defends to the off
65.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, forward, defends from the front foot,
defending to the off
65.3 Khan to Kallis, one run, width given and full, insurance on the
deep cover rope keeps it to one
65.4 Khan to McKenzie, no run, outside off, forward, drives late, runs
it to gully
65.5 Khan to McKenzie, no run, just outside off, forward, from length,
strokes on the drive to cover
65.6 Khan to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, comes forward, solid
defence, ends up a few meters from the bat
End of over 66 (1 run) South Africa 272/2 (trail by 107 runs)
Z Khan 10-0-62-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 35* (53b 5x4) ND McKenzie 40* (78b 5x4)
Kumble comes back
66.1 Kumble to Kallis, one run, leg side, forward, glances gently
towards fine leg, walks the run
66.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, on line, pad bats,
appeal, just outside the line, good appeal
66.3 Kumble to McKenzie, FOUR, too short, almost a long hop, quick on
the pull, goes well to deep fwd sq leg
66.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, outside off, gets over
it, full face of the bat on the bounce to slip
66.5 Kumble to McKenzie, two runs, leg side, turned off the feet towards
deep sq leg
66.6 Kumble to McKenzie, two runs, leg side again, glances vry fine,
good running
End of over 67 (9 runs) South Africa 281/2 (trail by 98 runs)
A Kumble 24-6-64-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 36* (54b 5x4) ND McKenzie 48* (83b 6x4)
67.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, pushed across the right hander, left alone
67.2 Khan to Kallis, one run, outside off, gets well forward and across,
pushes ahead of point for the quick run
67.3 Khan to McKenzie, no run, outside off, chases it, but too wide,
beaten
67.4 Khan to McKenzie, no run, on line, forward, defends to the on side
67.5 Khan to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, comes half forward,
nudges to the off
67.6 Khan to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, comes forward,
shoulders arms, huge appeal, De Silva looks and looks and looks
then shakes the head
End of over 68 (1 run) South Africa 282/2 (trail by 97 runs)
Z Khan 11-0-63-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 37* (56b 5x4) ND McKenzie 48* (87b 6x4)
good appeal, may just have carried on past the off
68.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, fullish, pushes to the off
68.2 Kumble to Kallis, one run, leg side, pushes from the front foot
past the short leg, Tendulkar in and round to keep them to one
68.3 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, full, forward, drives firmly to deep
mid off, Ganguly can not stop the run
68.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, well forward, off the pad, loops to short
leg, appeals, no says Orchard
68.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, fullish, on the off, forward, strokes to
the off
68.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, pushes from line to the off from the
front foot
End of over 69 (2 runs) South Africa 284/2 (trail by 95 runs)
A Kumble 25-6-66-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 49* (88b 6x4) JH Kallis 38* (61b 5x4)
69.1 Khan to McKenzie, one run, leg side, forward, nudges to the on
side, quick run for his 50
69.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, forward, on line and length, defends
69.3 Khan to Kallis, no run
69.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, outside off, chops, beaten, but rather wide
69.5 Khan to Kallis, no run
69.6 Khan to Kallis, no run
End of over 70 (1 run) South Africa 285/2 (trail by 94 runs)
Z Khan 12-0-64-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 50* (89b 6x4) JH Kallis 38* (66b 5x4)
70.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, defends to the bowler
70.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, into the pad, huge appeal,
going down the leg, Orchard and TV agrees
70.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, pushes to the mid on
70.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, defends
70.5 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, turned off the legs to sq leg
70.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, just on the off, forward, nudges to the
off
End of over 71 (1 run) South Africa 286/2 (trail by 93 runs)
A Kumble 26-6-67-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 51* (94b 6x4) JH Kallis 38* (67b 5x4)
71.1 Khan to McKenzie, no run, on line, nice length, forward, pushes
defensively to cover
71.2 Khan to McKenzie, no run, shortish, outside off, short arm jab on
the pull, stays a bit low, plays over it
71.3 Khan to McKenzie, no run, defends down the pitch
71.4 Khan to McKenzie, one run, on line, back of a length, goes back,
pushes down the pitch, bowler can not get to it, quick run
71.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, fullish, leg stumpo, standing up drives to
mid on
71.6 Khan to Kallis, FOUR, full, outside off, great cover drive, beats
the fielders and mid off chasing
End of over 72 (5 runs) South Africa 291/2 (trail by 88 runs)
Z Khan 13-0-69-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 52* (98b 6x4) JH Kallis 42* (69b 6x4)
72.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, fullish, comes forward,
slaps at it, not timed to the bowler
72.2 Kumble to McKenzie, bye: two runs, leg side, flicks, beats
everything, keeper gloves it over his head
72.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on line, well forward and across,
defends to the off
72.4 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, quicker ball, top spinner?, back,
helps it on its way to long leg
72.5 Kumble to Kallis, one run, outside off, forward, drives, goes
fairly sq to the deep cover point
72.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, round the wicket, on the spot, defends
to the off
End of over 73 (4 runs) South Africa 295/2 (trail by 84 runs)
A Kumble 27-6-69-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 43* (70b 6x4) ND McKenzie 53* (103b 6x4)
73.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line and length, much better from Khan
this spell, all defensive from Kallis
73.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, outside off, back of a length, stays a bit
low, old ball by now, chops over it
73.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, down the channel, left alone, good line
73.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
73.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, defends from line to the off
73.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, shorter ball, good line, back, punches to
cover
End of over 74 (maiden) South Africa 295/2 (trail by 84 runs)
Z Khan 14-1-69-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 53* (103b 6x4) JH Kallis 43* (76b 6x4)
74.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, hits him on the foot, well
outside leg, and someone appeals
74.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, at the legs, well forward, defends to
short leg
74.3 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, leg side again, forward, nudges
towards sq leg, enough on it to get the quick run
74.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, leg stump line, forward, sweeps, no run
as bwd sq leg does well
74.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, on line, well forward, smothers
74.6 Kumble to Kallis, bye: five runs, leg side, betas the bat and the
keeper, but not the helmet behind the keeper, 5 runs singled
End of over 75 (6 runs) South Africa 301/2 (trail by 78 runs)
A Kumble 28-6-70-1 (1nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 43* (79b 6x4) ND McKenzie 54* (106b 6x4)
300 comes up with the head shot
75.1 Khan to McKenzie, no run
75.2 Khan to McKenzie, two runs
75.3 Khan to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
75.4 Khan to McKenzie, FOUR, full, on the off, great looking straight
drive, feet and all else in place, races to long off
75.5 Khan to McKenzie, one run, leg side, inswinging yorker, gets the
bat to it, inside edge towards fine leg
75.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, and again, another great yorker, just gets
the bottom of the bat to it
End of over 76 (7 runs) South Africa 308/2 (trail by 71 runs)
Z Khan 15-1-76-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 61* (111b 7x4) JH Kallis 43* (80b 6x4)
Nehra on
76.1 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, short outside off, back, forces a cut,
not timed, bounces to point
76.2 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, outside off, shortish, punches at cover
from the back foot
76.3 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, outside off, fullish, plays away from
the body, guided to bwd point
76.4 Nehra to McKenzie, two runs, short, leg side, hooks sq, not timed,
long leg round to clean up, good fielding from Khan
76.5 Nehra to McKenzie, one run, outside off, back, pushes bewteen cover
and point for a run
76.6 Nehra to Kallis, (noball) one run, on the back foot, on the legs,
pushes into the gap at mid wicket
76.6 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, on line and length, well forward, stride
in, defends
End of over 77 (5 runs) South Africa 313/2 (trail by 66 runs)
A Nehra 11-1-71-0 (10nb) - Willows End
JH Kallis 44* (81b 6x4) ND McKenzie 64* (117b 7x4)
77.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, on the off, back of a length, gets across,
defends from the back foot to the off
77.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, still maintaining the diciplined line,
forward, strokes to mid off
77.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, forward, defends to the bowler
77.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
77.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, again, good line
77.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, full, almost yorker, gets the feet out of
the way, but gets bat on it to mid on
End of over 78 (maiden) South Africa 313/2 (trail by 66 runs)
Z Khan 16-2-76-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 64* (117b 7x4) JH Kallis 44* (87b 6x4)
78.1 Nehra to McKenzie, (noball) no run, on line and length, all
defensive with only 4 overs left
78.1 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, outside off, forward, strokes to cover,
right hand drags it to the on side
78.2 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off, going across the
right hander and some movement further away
78.3 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, forward, gets across, ball leaves him,
beaten
78.4 Nehra to McKenzie, one run, fuller ball, drives to mid off, ganguly
not attacking the ball, gives them the quick run
78.5 Nehra to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, drives, thickish edge as it
leaves the bat again, no 3rd man
78.6 Nehra to Kallis, no run, left alone this time, but Nehra getting
some movement
End of over 79 (6 runs) South Africa 319/2 (trail by 60 runs)
A Nehra 12-1-77-0 (11nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 65* (122b 7x4) JH Kallis 48* (89b 7x4)
Kumble back
79.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
79.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
79.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, leg side, wrong one, plays well inside
it, keeper takes down the leg
79.4 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, leg side, from wide round the wicket,
turned off the legs to long leg
short leg and leg slip in for Kallis
79.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, outside leg, padded away
79.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, outside leg, forward, padded away
End of over 80 (1 run) South Africa 320/2 (trail by 59 runs)
A Kumble 29-6-71-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
ND McKenzie 66* (126b 7x4) JH Kallis 48* (91b 7x4)
new ball available, but only two overs left
tendulkar takes over, so not the new ball
80.1 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, flighted up, drivemn firmly to mid
off
80.2 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, outside off, leg bresak, takes it
further away
80.3 Tendulkar to McKenzie, no run, leg break again, comes forward,
beats the edge
80.4 Tendulkar to McKenzie, one run, leg break again, back, turned off
the legs towards long leg
80.5 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run, flighted up, forward, drives to mid
off
80.6 Tendulkar to Kallis, no run, outside off, shortish, back, dabs to
the off side
End of over 81 (1 run) South Africa 321/2 (trail by 58 runs)
SR Tendulkar 7-0-27-0 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 67* (130b 7x4) JH Kallis 48* (93b 7x4)
last over coming up
81.1 Kumble to McKenzie, bye: FOUR, leg side, beats the bat and keeper
81.2 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, pushes to the vacant mid wicket
81.3 Kumble to Kallis, one run, pushes to the vacant mid wicket
81.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, leg stump, forward, nudges it away off
the pad
81.5 Kumble to McKenzie, OUT: outside off, no shot, the wrong one, turns
back into the pads
South Africa 327/3, Partnership of 130
ND McKenzie lbw b Kumble 68 (134b 7x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 49* (94b 7x4) A Kumble 29.5-6-73-2 (1nb)
and with that they decide to call stumps
As last night we lose a wicket in the last over of the day
Another day where a lot of runs have been scored and tonight it is
the turn of South Africa to sleep well and India have a lot to
think about
A day when the South Africans can safely claim victory in all three
sessions, and hold the key to the outcome
52 runs behind but still a long batting line up and three more days
to come
We will be here to bring the match to you
Until tomorrow, night all
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Morning from CricInfo for the start of Day 3 from Bloemfontein,
South vs India
South Africa still 52 runs behind but has 7 wickets in hand will be
looking to get well ahead today and maybe not bat again in this
match
India will have to do something about their bowling department
which was lacking in depth on day two
Kumble has one ball to complete his 30th over and the new ball is
available
The new batsman is Dippenaar
Kallis is joining him having gone to bed on 49*
81.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, fullish, outside off, drives, but
straight at cover
End of over 82 (6 runs) South Africa 327/3 (trail by 52 runs)
A Kumble 30-6-73-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 49* (94b 7x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (1b)
and now day three can 'officially' start
Khan to start from the Willows End
82.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone, left hand over, pushing across
the right hander
Not a cloud in the sky today
also not as cold as it was yesterday morning, most players have
short sleeves on today
82.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line length, defends
82.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line, just angling across Kallis, left
alone
82.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, on length, maybe middle and leg, forward,
strokes to mid on
82.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, outside off, good line, left alone
82.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, forward, just outside off, clips the pad,
lands short of the keeper, beaten
End of over 83 (maiden) South Africa 327/3 (trail by 52 runs)
Z Khan 17-3-76-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 0* (1b) JH Kallis 49* (100b 7x4)
Good opening over, in the low 120 kph
Kumble to continue
83.1 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, on line, big stride in, defends to the
on side
83.2 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, just outside off, turning away, left
alone
83.3 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, full, almost yorker length, on line,
forward, drops the defensive bat on it
83.4 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, just outside off, well forward,
defends to the off
83.5 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, quicker ball, again well forward,
angled off the blade to gully
83.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, full, outside off, drives, straight at
cover
End of over 84 (maiden) South Africa 327/3 (trail by 52 runs)
A Kumble 31-7-73-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 49* (100b 7x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (7b)
Bit of dust coming up from the ball pitching
Could be turning into a big turner by day 5
84.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, leg stump line, forward, clips to the on
side, straight at sq leg
84.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line and length, well forward, all
defensive, pushing to the off
84.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, just back of a length, forward, pushes
standing up and high off the bat to the off
SS Das also cellebrating his 24th birthday today
84.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, defends
to the off
84.5 Khan to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, cuts back, on
the back foot hurries the shot, open face, runs it to 3rd man for
his 50
84.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, forward, all defensive from line and length
End of over 85 (4 runs) South Africa 331/3 (trail by 48 runs)
Z Khan 18-3-80-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 0* (7b) JH Kallis 53* (106b 8x4)
85.1 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, smothers at the bounce
85.2 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, forward, dismissed
kallis now has scored 441 runs without being dismissed
85.3 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, just on the off, defends
85.4 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, defends a flighted one
from length to the off
85.5 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, quicker ball, defends to the off from
the front foot
85.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, quicker ball, shorter, on the back
foot, defends down the pitch
End of over 86 (maiden) South Africa 331/3 (trail by 48 runs)
A Kumble 32-8-73-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 53* (106b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (13b)
86.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, fullish, leg stump, forward, strokes to mid
on
86.2 Khan to Kallis, three runs, back of a length, leg stump, on the
back foot, comes forward pushing thru the vacant mid wicket area
86.3 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, left alone, across te right hander
86.4 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, comes forward, then back, great ball,
just back of a length, leaves the right hander who tries to follow
it, beaten
86.5 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, left alone this time, slightly fuller
ball, not tempted
86.6 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, fullish, forward, strokes
to cover, not timed at all
End of over 87 (3 runs) South Africa 334/3 (trail by 45 runs)
Z Khan 19-3-83-0 (1w) - Willows End
JH Kallis 56* (108b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (17b)
87.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, round the wicket, pitches outside the
leg, turned back into the defensive bat on the back foot
87.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, outside off, strokes to cover
87.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, strokes to the off
87.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, outside leg, turnes into the
pad, loops over leg slip, Kallis does not want the run
87.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, pushes to the off
87.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 88 (maiden) South Africa 334/3 (trail by 45 runs)
A Kumble 33-9-73-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Dippenaar 0* (17b) JH Kallis 56* (114b 8x4)
Good start for India with only 7 runs coming off the first 6 overs
88.1 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer, way down the leg side
88.2 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, just outside off, good length, gets the
respect it deserves, defensive push to the off
88.3 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, on line and length, well forward,
defends down the off side of the pitch
88.4 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, on the fornt foot, has to defend again,
stroking to the off
88.5 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, on line, straightening, gets half
forward, and inside it, nudges to the on side
88.6 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, fullish, not quite driveable, stroked to
mid off
End of over 89 (maiden) South Africa 334/3 (trail by 45 runs)
Z Khan 20-4-83-0 (1w) - Willows End
JH Kallis 56* (114b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (23b)
89.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, wide of the crease, round the wicket.
outside leg, turns into the defensive bat
89.2 Kumble to Kallis, one run, leg side, shortish, glanced from the
back foot towards long leg
89.3 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, getting a big stride in,
defends to silly point
89.4 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, fuller ball, on the off, firmly
stroked to cover
89.5 Kumble to Dippenaar, FOUR, leg side, short, hooks well to deep mid
wicket
89.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, wide of the crease, round the wicket,
well wide of the off, left alone
End of over 90 (5 runs) South Africa 339/3 (trail by 40 runs)
A Kumble 34-9-78-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 57* (116b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 4* (27b 1x4)
90.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, outside off, comes forward, leaves
90.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, on the off, good length once more, defends
to the off
90.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just on the off, defends
to the off
90.4 Khan to Kallis, no run, on line, back of a length, gets well into
line, defends from the back foot down th epitch
90.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
90.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone
End of over 91 (maiden) South Africa 339/3 (trail by 40 runs)
Z Khan 21-5-83-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 4* (27b 1x4) JH Kallis 57* (122b 8x4)
91.1 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, forward, padded away
91.2 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, outside leg, padded away
91.3 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, outside leg, gets the foot well
outside it, defends
91.4 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, leg side, padded away
91.5 Kumble to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside off, and over the wicket. back,
punches ahead of point
91.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, quicker ball, shorter, back, nudges to
the on side
End of over 92 (4 runs) South Africa 343/3 (trail by 36 runs)
A Kumble 35-9-82-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 57* (122b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 8* (33b 2x4)
92.1 Khan to Kallis, no run, defends to the off
92.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, fullish, forward, stroked with a vertical
bat to mid off
92.3 Khan to Kallis, two runs, on the back foot, hooks a short one, gets
high on the bat, not timed, also not that short, goes down to deep
bwd sq leg
92.4 Khan to Kallis, FOUR, straight drive, as good as you will see
92.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, fuller, drives again, this time just too
full, rolls to mid off
92.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 93 (6 runs) South Africa 349/3 (trail by 30 runs)
Z Khan 22-5-89-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 8* (33b 2x4) JH Kallis 63* (128b 9x4)
Kumble to continue, so still no new ball
93.1 Kumble to Dippenaar, FOUR, too full, gets to the pitch, drives to
long off
93.2 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, forward, defends sq to point
Srinath off the field, Agarkar fielding
93.3 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, full again, drives firmly into the
ground at Kumble
93.4 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, forward, pushes to the bowler, in the
air, just short of Kumble
93.5 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, slight turn
away from the batsman
93.6 Kumble to Dippenaar, no run, left alone again, just outside off,
well read
End of over 94 (4 runs) South Africa 353/3 (trail by 26 runs)
A Kumble 36-9-86-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 63* (128b 9x4) HH Dippenaar 12* (39b 3x4)
time for the wrong one ?
Srinath returns to the playing surface
and the new ball is to be taken
Nehra to use it first
94.1 Nehra to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, movement, glances, edges, keeper
dives, can not get to it
94.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run, half forward, movement again with the new
ball, back at Kallis, defends to the on side
94.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run, just outside off, well forward, defends
94.4 Nehra to Kallis, one run, leg side, forward, gets up off a length,
well covered to the on side, behind sq
94.5 Nehra to Dippenaar, no run, starts on the off, comes back, has to
rush the shot, defending to the off
94.6 Nehra to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, back of a length, comes in
again, into the pad, appeals, going down the leg
End of over 95 (6 runs) South Africa 359/3 (trail by 20 runs)
A Nehra 13-1-82-0 (11nb) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 12* (41b 3x4) JH Kallis 68* (132b 10x4)
95.1 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, short, back cuts firmly
straight at bwd point
95.2 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, left alone just outside off
95.3 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, short, cuts again, this
time not timed at all, trickles to point
95.4 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, back, great ball, would
have got better batsmen, bounce, beats the outside edge
95.5 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, left alone this time and
again nice lift outside the off
95.6 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, learnt
quickly not to dabble outside off
End of over 96 (maiden) South Africa 359/3 (trail by 20 runs)
J Srinath 18-5-59-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
JH Kallis 68* (132b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 12* (47b 3x4)
96.1 Nehra to Kallis, no run, leg side again, movement and better
movement from the keeper going well down the leg
96.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run, outside off, forward, gets up, has to
adjust to get on top of the ball
96.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
across, defends again from high on the bat
Both bowlers getting some lift
96.4 Nehra to Kallis, no run, full, width, drives, not timed, rolls down
the table
96.5 Nehra to Kallis, no run, outside off, back of a length, punches
from the back foot, stays low, beaten
is this the start of strange bounce ?
96.6 Nehra to Kallis, OUT: outside off, on the back foot, lift, edges,
great catch by 2nd slip going low to his right
South Africa 359/4, Partnership of 32
JH Kallis c Laxman b Nehra 68 (138b 10x4 0x6)
End of over 97 (maiden) South Africa 359/4 (trail by 20 runs)
A Nehra 14-2-82-1 (11nb) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 12* (47b 3x4)
97.1 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
97.2 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
97.3 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, angled across the batsman, flicks to
the leg, no contact
97.4 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, again nice lift,
gets over it pushing to the cover area
97.5 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, angled in, straightens, beats the
edge of the bat as he comes forward
97.6 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 98 (maiden) South Africa 359/4 (trail by 20 runs)
J Srinath 19-6-59-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 0* (0b) HH Dippenaar 12* (53b 3x4)
Klusener the new bat
98.1 Nehra to Klusener, no run, left alone, too wide and going away even
more
98.2 Nehra to Klusener, no run, left alone, too wide and going away even
more
98.3 Nehra to Klusener, no run, full, leg stump, drops that ton of a bat
on it, great shot, just as good bit of fielding at mid on by Khan
98.4 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, leg side, clips it off the toes to long
leg
98.5 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, leg side, not the place to bowl when you
only have two on the leg side, clips this off the hips to deep fwd
sq leg
98.6 Nehra to Klusener, no run, left alone, swinging away outside off
End of over 99 (8 runs) South Africa 367/4 (trail by 12 runs)
A Nehra 15-2-90-1 (11nb) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 12* (53b 3x4) L Klusener 8* (6b 2x4)
99.1 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run
99.2 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, forward, comes back, inside edge into
the leg
99.3 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, forward, defends, getting some nice
lift
99.4 Srinath to Dippenaar, FOUR, full, on the legs, straight drives to
long on
99.5 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, forward, defends to the off
99.6 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, just back of a length,
back, punches, beaten by pace, bounce and line
End of over 100 (4 runs) South Africa 371/4 (trail by 8 runs)
J Srinath 20-6-63-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 8* (6b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 16* (59b 4x4)
100.1 Nehra to Klusener, no run, outside off, a bit of a hoik on the
drive, beaten
100.2 Nehra to Klusener, two runs, outside off, drives again, no foot
work at all, thick edge past the slips
100.3 Nehra to Klusener, no run, left alone outside off, keeps straight
100.4 Nehra to Klusener, no run, has another fling of the bat, outside
off, been at the crease for 9 balls and tries to work it to the on
side, beaten again
100.5 Nehra to Klusener, no run, left alone this time outside off
100.6 Nehra to Klusener, no run, bit wide and away swing from tthe left
hander, left alone
End of over 101 (2 runs) South Africa 373/4 (trail by 6 runs)
A Nehra 16-2-92-1 (11nb) - Willows End
HH Dippenaar 16* (59b 4x4) L Klusener 10* (12b 2x4)
101.1 Srinath to Dippenaar, no run, juts outside off, back of a length,
gets across and gets the middle of the bat to it on the back foot,
pushes to the point
101.2 Srinath to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside off, too full, drives frimly
thru the covers
101.3 Srinath to Dippenaar, OUT: on line, gets sq'ed up a bit, ball
straightens, beats the drive and up roots the off stump
South Africa 377/5, Partnership of 18
HH Dippenaar b Srinath 20 (62b 5x4 0x6)
L Klusener 10* (12b 2x4) J Srinath 20.3-6-67-2 (1nb)
Pollock comes out to bat and South Africa still trail by 2
101.4 Srinath to Pollock, OUT: comes forward, ball on line, hits the
seam, comes in, inside edge, onto the pad, loops to Das who
celebrates his birthday with a catch
South Africa 377/6, Partnership of 0
SM Pollock c Das b Srinath 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
L Klusener 10* (12b 2x4) J Srinath 20.4-6-67-3 (1nb)
hattrick ball coming to Boucher
Fielders pile into the slips
101.5 Srinath to Boucher, no run, forward, fullish ball, strokes to bwd
point, denies him the wicket he deserves this morning
101.6 Srinath to Boucher, FOUR, outside off, gets across, not far enough,
edges, thickish, thru the slips to vacant 3rd man
End of over 102 (8 runs) South Africa 381/6 (lead by 2 runs)
J Srinath 21-6-71-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 10* (12b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (2b 1x4)
102.1 Nehra to Klusener, no run, outside off left alone
102.2 Nehra to Klusener, no run, outside off, shortish, dabs on the cut
to point
102.3 Nehra to Klusener, wide: no run
102.3 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, on line. flicking to the on side, movement
and bounce, leading edge over the slips
102.4 Nehra to Klusener, no run, forward, defends, not looking to
comfortable to the movement
102.5 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, fullish ball, again, hard to describe what
shot he playing, lloked like a drive, thick edge over gully
102.6 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, on the back foot, bit short, punches fwd
of point
End of over 103 (13 runs) South Africa 394/6 (lead by 15 runs)
A Nehra 17-2-105-1 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 4* (2b 1x4) L Klusener 22* (18b 5x4)
103.1 Srinath to Boucher, one run, well forward, pushing to the off, cuts
back, inside half of the bat gets a run to mid on
Srinath now has 200 test wickets, 5th bowler for India to reach the
figure
103.2 Srinath to Klusener, no run, on line, forward, defends down the
pitch
103.3 Srinath to Klusener, no run, short, lifter, gets up outside the off
103.4 Srinath to Klusener, one run, comes forward again what looks like a
drive, not timed, trickles away to the covers
103.5 Srinath to Boucher, no run, leg side, pushed to far down the leg
side
103.6 Srinath to Boucher, one run, leg side again, back, worked fine to
fine leg
End of over 104 (3 runs) South Africa 397/6 (lead by 18 runs)
J Srinath 22-6-74-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
MV Boucher 6* (5b 1x4) L Klusener 23* (21b 5x4)
104.1 Nehra to Boucher, no run
104.2 Nehra to Boucher, no run
104.3 Nehra to Boucher, FOUR
104.4 Nehra to Boucher, no run
104.5 Nehra to Boucher, no run
104.6 Nehra to Boucher, one run
End of over 105 (5 runs) South Africa 402/6 (lead by 23 runs)
A Nehra 18-2-110-1 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 11* (11b 2x4) L Klusener 23* (21b 5x4)
105.1 Srinath to Boucher, no run, angled in, again nice movement into
Boucher on the back foot defending to the on side
105.2 Srinath to Boucher, no run, on line, slight cut back, half forward,
pushes down the pitch
105.3 Srinath to Boucher, no run, way down the leg side
105.4 Srinath to Boucher, three runs, angled in, turned from line with
the wrists to the on side, just wide of short leg, long chase for
long leg
105.5 Srinath to Klusener, no run, bouncer, goes down under it
105.6 Srinath to Klusener, no run, on line, just on the off, no foot
work, pushes to mid off
End of over 106 (3 runs) South Africa 405/6 (lead by 26 runs)
J Srinath 23-6-77-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
MV Boucher 14* (15b 2x4) L Klusener 23* (23b 5x4)
106.1 Nehra to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, punches to cover
106.2 Nehra to Boucher, no run, fullish, on the off, strokes a drive to
mid off
106.3 Nehra to Boucher, no run, outside off, chops from the back foot,
beaten
106.4 Nehra to Boucher, no run, on line and length, forward, defends
106.5 Nehra to Boucher, no run, left alone, down the channel, not tempted
106.6 Nehra to Boucher, one run
End of over 107 (1 run) South Africa 406/6 (lead by 27 runs)
A Nehra 19-2-111-1 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 15* (21b 2x4) L Klusener 23* (23b 5x4)
107.1 Srinath to Boucher, no run
107.2 Srinath to Boucher, FOUR, pulls
107.3 Srinath to Boucher, no run
107.4 Srinath to Boucher, bye: one run, leg side
107.5 Srinath to Klusener, FOUR, shortish, back, gently pulls to deep bwd
sq leg
107.6 Srinath to Klusener, one run, outside off, drives, edges, past 3rd
slip to 3rd man at last posted
End of over 108 (10 runs) South Africa 416/6 (lead by 37 runs)
J Srinath 24-6-86-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 28* (25b 6x4) MV Boucher 19* (25b 3x4)
108.1 Kumble to Klusener, no run, shortish, back, tries to pull, forces,
goes to mid wicket
108.2 Kumble to Klusener, one run, leg side, back, waits helps it to fine
leg
108.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run, forward, strokes to mid off
108.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run, goes on the sweep, thuds into the pad,
appeal, hits him outside the line
108.5 Kumble to Boucher, legbye: two runs, again tries to play round the
pad, clips the pad to long leg
108.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, forward, defends to the off and away
they go to lunch
End of over 109 (3 runs) South Africa 419/6 (lead by 40 runs)
A Kumble 37-9-87-2 (1nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 29* (27b 6x4) MV Boucher 19* (29b 3x4)
we will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back to Goodyear Park in Bloemfontein
South Africa will resume on 419/6, a lead of 40 runs.
In the first session South Africa scored 92 run soff 27.1 overs,
losing three wickets.
109.1 Srinath to Klusener, FOUR
109.2 Srinath to Klusener, no run
109.3 Srinath to Klusener, no run
109.4 Srinath to Klusener, no run
109.5 Srinath to Klusener, FOUR
109.6 Srinath to Klusener, no run
End of over 110 (8 runs) South Africa 427/6 (lead by 48 runs)
J Srinath 25-6-94-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
MV Boucher 19* (29b 3x4) L Klusener 37* (33b 8x4)
110.1 Khan to Boucher, no run
110.2 Khan to Boucher, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, a medium
paced delivery on leg and middle, played back to the bowler
110.3 Khan to Boucher, no run, short and rising, outside the off, angling
away too, Boucher goes right up on his toes and fends the ball
down to gully.
110.4 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, seaming further away too,
left alone
Klusener hit two boundaries off the first over after luncheon
break, bowled by Srinath, the first was a cracking cover dribe and
the second was pulled through mid-wicket
110.5 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, driven straight to Das in
the covers
110.6 Khan to Boucher, no run, much better delivery, goes for that
swinging yorker, Boucher almost undone by the late swing, no
damage done
End of over 111 (maiden) South Africa 427/6 (lead by 48 runs)
Z Khan 23-6-89-0 (1w) - Willows End
L Klusener 37* (33b 8x4) MV Boucher 19* (35b 3x4)
Anil Kumble will replace Srinath at the Lock Logan End
111.1 Kumble to Klusener, FOUR, bowling right-arm around the wicket,
bowls that one from the edge of the crease, slow turn too,
Klusener plays a false shot, takes the edge and goes past the off
stump, down to third-man fence for four!
111.2 Kumble to Klusener, no run, quicker delivery, angling in to the
bat, tries to whip it behind square, misses and hit on the pads
111.3 Kumble to Klusener, no run, outside the off, drives firmly to mid-
off
111.4 Kumble to Klusener, FOUR, outside the off,enough width to throw his
arms at it, the swuare drive indeed, four runs!
111.5 Kumble to Klusener, no run, much much quicker, almost a yorker, dug
out safely towards mid-on, looks for the single and decide against
it
111.6 Kumble to Klusener, one run, outside the off, full in length too,
tucked away towards the leg side for an easy single
End of over 112 (9 runs) South Africa 436/6 (lead by 57 runs)
A Kumble 38-9-96-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 46* (39b 10x4) MV Boucher 19* (35b 3x4)
Klusener has hit four boundaries in two overs after lunch break,
runs coming in a hurry here
112.1 Khan to Klusener, no run, short of a good length, angling in to the
left-handed batsman, goes for the big square cut, misses out,
manages to pay it straight to point
112.2 Khan to Klusener, FOUR, cracking cover drive, can't do any better
than that to a half volley, four runs! thats a quickfire Fifty
from Klusener!
112.3 Khan to Klusener, no run, outside the off, Klusener watches it
carefully and shows no interest in smacking it.
112.4 Khan to Klusener, no run, loud appeal for a caught behind, not out
says the umpire. The ball kicked up after hitting a crack perhaps,
almost kissed the gloves.
112.5 Khan to Klusener, no run, well outside the off, left alone
112.6 Khan to Klusener, no run, too short, outside the off, Klusener goes
for a mighty cut, beaten, didn't get his foot-work correct.
End of over 113 (4 runs) South Africa 440/6 (lead by 61 runs)
Z Khan 24-6-93-0 (1w) - Willows End
MV Boucher 19* (35b 3x4) L Klusener 50* (45b 11x4)
Klusener has scored 21 runs off 18 balls after lunch, which
included five boundaries
113.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run, attempts to bowl a flipper, played
without much trouble to mid-on
113.2 Kumble to Boucher, no run, on leg and middle, played back to Kumble
113.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run, faster delivery, outside the off, left
alone, Kumble perhaps trying a bit too much of tricks here
113.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run, another quicker delivery, outside the
off, played towards gully
113.5 Kumble to Boucher, one run, over pitched, driven all along the
ground towards the cover fence, protection available for Kumble, a
sweeper
113.6 Kumble to Klusener, FOUR, a long hop to Klusener, not a six, but
surely a boundary for this, pulled away with disdain to the fence
End of over 114 (5 runs) South Africa 445/6 (lead by 66 runs)
A Kumble 39-9-101-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
MV Boucher 20* (40b 3x4) L Klusener 54* (46b 12x4)
114.1 Khan to Boucher, no run, has to play the ball very late, kicking up
from a crack, played down towards the off side
114.2 Khan to Boucher, no run, yorker! the sand-shoe-crusher, Boucher
just about gets his bat down to keep the ball away from danger
114.3 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, angling away, defended
114.4 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, going away from the
batsman, left alone
Zaheer Khan not at all bowling at express speed here at Goodyear
Park
114.5 Khan to Boucher, no run, on middle and off, forward in defence
114.6 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, angling away, left
through to the keeper
End of over 115 (maiden) South Africa 445/6 (lead by 66 runs)
Z Khan 25-7-93-0 (1w) - Willows End
L Klusener 54* (46b 12x4) MV Boucher 20* (46b 3x4)
115.1 Kumble to Klusener, no run
115.2 Kumble to Klusener, FOUR
115.3 Kumble to Klusener, no run
115.4 Kumble to Klusener, one run
115.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run
115.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, loud appeal for lbw as Boucher goes for
the sweep shot, not out
End of over 116 (5 runs) South Africa 450/6 (lead by 71 runs)
A Kumble 40-9-106-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 59* (50b 13x4) MV Boucher 20* (48b 3x4)
116.1 Khan to Klusener, FOUR, just short of a good length, boy-o-boy,
what a shot, swings that ball through square leg for four
116.2 Khan to Klusener, no run, full in length, outside the off, played
back to the bowler
116.3 Khan to Klusener, no run, cracks it back to the bowler
116.4 Khan to Klusener, one run, short, outside the off, powerful shot
towards the cover point fence, there is the sweeper denying the
boundary
116.5 Khan to Boucher, no run, fires that one in full on the off stump,
played in defence
116.6 Khan to Boucher, no run, outside the off, angling away from the
batsman, Boucher watches the ball go safely into the hands of
Dasgupta
End of over 117 (5 runs) South Africa 455/6 (lead by 76 runs)
Z Khan 26-7-98-0 (1w) - Willows End
L Klusener 64* (54b 14x4) MV Boucher 20* (50b 3x4)
117.1 Kumble to Klusener, no run, too wide outside the off, goes for the
cut, beaten
117.2 Kumble to Klusener, no run, fires it in full, driven crisply to
mid-off
117.3 Kumble to Klusener, two runs, whipped away... through th eon side,
good running between the wickets too, two runs
117.4 Kumble to Klusener, no run, played to covers, no chance of a run
117.5 Kumble to Klusener, no run, driven back to Kumble
117.6 Kumble to Klusener, one run, over pitched, cracks it to mid-off,
can't beat the fielder, gets the single and keeps the strike
End of over 118 (3 runs) South Africa 458/6 (lead by 79 runs)
A Kumble 41-9-109-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 67* (60b 14x4) MV Boucher 20* (50b 3x4)
Wonder why Tendulkar has not been given a bowl, some variety will
help
It will not be Tendulkar, but Sehwag with his off spin
118.1 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, outside the off, gentle turn away, left
alone
118.2 Sehwag to Klusener, (noball) no run, outside the off, Klusener
taking his time, has a good look at it, leaves it alone
118.2 Sehwag to Klusener, two runs, short and outside the off, cut away
for a couple of runs
118.3 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, punches this ball back to the bowler
118.4 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, outside the off, played in defence
118.5 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, on leg and middle, played in defence
118.6 Sehwag to Klusener, two runs, played through square leg for a
couple of runs
End of over 119 (5 runs) South Africa 463/6 (lead by 84 runs)
V Sehwag 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 20* (50b 3x4) L Klusener 71* (67b 14x4)
119.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run
119.2 Kumble to Boucher, legbye: one run
119.3 Kumble to Klusener, one run
119.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run
119.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run
119.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
End of over 120 (2 runs) South Africa 465/6 (lead by 86 runs)
A Kumble 42-9-110-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 72* (68b 14x4) MV Boucher 20* (55b 3x4)
120.1 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, outside the off, spinning away, tries
to whip it away, beaten.
120.2 Sehwag to Klusener, (noball) no run, outside the off, played back
to the bowler
120.2 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, tossed up, outside the off, played in
defence
120.3 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, played in defence towards mid-wicket
120.4 Sehwag to Klusener, one run, slightly short, Klusener plays the
ball towards mid-wicket and takes one run.
120.5 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
120.6 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
End of over 121 (3 runs) South Africa 468/6 (lead by 89 runs)
V Sehwag 2-0-8-0 (2nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 21* (57b 3x4) L Klusener 73* (73b 14x4)
121.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run
121.2 Kumble to Boucher, FOUR
121.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run
121.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run
121.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run
121.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run
End of over 122 (4 runs) South Africa 472/6 (lead by 93 runs)
A Kumble 43-9-114-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 73* (73b 14x4) MV Boucher 25* (63b 4x4)
122.1 Sehwag to Klusener, no run
122.2 Sehwag to Klusener, one run
122.3 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
122.4 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
122.5 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
122.6 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
End of over 123 (2 runs) South Africa 474/6 (lead by 95 runs)
V Sehwag 3-0-10-0 (2nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 26* (67b 4x4) L Klusener 74* (75b 14x4)
123.1 Srinath to Boucher, no run
123.2 Srinath to Boucher, two runs, on the pads, whipped away through
square leg for a couple of runs
123.3 Srinath to Boucher, no run, good length delivery, just outside the
off, Boucher squared up and gets a thick edge, no damage done
123.4 Srinath to Boucher, no run, outside the off, played towards the off
side with soft hands, in defence
123.5 Srinath to Boucher, no run, back of a good length, well outside the
off stump, Boucher has nothing to do with it
123.6 Srinath to Boucher, FOUR, outside the off, Boucher hesitant to move
his feet anywhere, gets the outside edge and past the slips for
four!
End of over 124 (6 runs) South Africa 480/6 (lead by 101 runs)
J Srinath 26-6-100-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 74* (75b 14x4) MV Boucher 32* (73b 5x4)
That is the 100 runs partnership for the seventh wicket, coming off
19.2 overs
Match State: Drinks
124.1 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, outside the off, Klusener very watchful
in defence
124.2 Sehwag to Klusener, no run, bat and pad close together in defence
124.3 Sehwag to Klusener, no run
124.4 Sehwag to Klusener, one run, quicker delivery, fired in on the leg
stump line, whipped away towards wide mid-on
124.5 Sehwag to Boucher, SIX, Boucher decides to have some fun here,
dances down the track and smack! high and out of the park for six!
124.6 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
End of over 125 (8 runs) South Africa 488/6 (lead by 109 runs)
V Sehwag 4-0-18-0 (2nb) - Willows End
MV Boucher 39* (75b 5x4 1x6) L Klusener 75* (79b 14x4)
125.1 Srinath to Boucher, two runs
125.2 Srinath to Boucher, no run
125.3 Srinath to Boucher, no run
125.4 Srinath to Boucher, no run, juicy half volley, Boucher can't do any
better, cracking straight drive, kncoks out the stump at the
bowler's end
125.5 Srinath to Boucher, three runs, short and whipped away to mid-
wicket, poor work in the field, Boucher gets three runs for that
125.6 Srinath to Klusener, no run, outside the off, Klusener has a go at
it, beaten
End of over 126 (5 runs) South Africa 493/6 (lead by 114 runs)
J Srinath 27-6-105-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
MV Boucher 44* (80b 5x4 1x6) L Klusener 75* (80b 14x4)
126.1 Sehwag to Boucher, two runs, outside the leg, spinnin gfurther
down, Boucher gets a fine edge, dasgupta puts down the chance, two
runs for that
126.2 Sehwag to Boucher, no run, well tossed up, pushed to mid-on,
defensively
126.3 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
126.4 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
126.5 Sehwag to Klusener, no run
126.6 Sehwag to Klusener, one run
End of over 127 (4 runs) South Africa 497/6 (lead by 118 runs)
V Sehwag 5-0-22-0 (2nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 76* (82b 14x4) MV Boucher 47* (84b 5x4 1x6)
127.1 Srinath to Klusener, no run, well outside the off, left alone
127.2 Srinath to Klusener, one run, short and wide, cut away towards the
ocver point fence, there is the sweeper covering that
127.3 Srinath to Boucher, OUT: just outside the off, straightening,
catches the outside edge, straight to Dravid at first slip
South Africa 498/7, Partnership of 121
MV Boucher c Dravid b Srinath 47 (85b 5x4 1x6)
L Klusener 77* (84b 14x4) J Srinath 27.3-6-106-4 (1nb)
Partnership of 121 for the seventh wicket broken at last
The new batsman is Nicky Boje
127.4 Srinath to Boje, no run, on and about the off stump, played in
defence
127.5 Srinath to Boje, no run, outside the off, moving away from a good
length, left through to the keeper
127.6 Srinath to Boje, no run, on leg and middle, played defensively
towards mid-wicket
End of over 128 (1 run) South Africa 498/7 (lead by 119 runs)
J Srinath 28-6-106-4 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 77* (84b 14x4) N Boje 0* (3b)
Kumble brought back in immediately after a wicket falls
128.1 Kumble to Klusener, no run, down the leg side, tries to whip it
away, misses
128.2 Kumble to Klusener, one run, played around the corner for an easy
single
128.3 Kumble to Boje, no run, rapped on the pads, loud shout too, not
out, ball might have pitched a shade outside the leg
128.4 Kumble to Boje, no run, gets back and across and plays the ball to
short leg
128.5 Kumble to Boje, FOUR, Boje is off the mark with a little flick
around the corner for four, that is the South Africa 500 on the
board
128.6 Kumble to Boje, no run, faster delivery, bat and pad close together
in defence
End of over 129 (5 runs) South Africa 503/7 (lead by 124 runs)
A Kumble 44-9-119-2 (1nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 78* (86b 14x4) N Boje 4* (7b 1x4)
It is so remarkable that once taken for runs, Kumble bowls a fast
ball at the batsman
129.1 Srinath to Klusener, no run, angling in from outside the off, gets
an inside edge, Dasgupta does well to stop the ball
129.2 Srinath to Klusener, FOUR, just short of a good length, enough
width for Klusener to free his arms, hit on the rise, through the
covers, Ganguly trots after the ball, thats four all the way
129.3 Srinath to Klusener, one run, pushed in to the covers and takes a
quick single
129.4 Srinath to Boje, no run, back of a length, outside the off, angling
in to the left handed batsman, left alone
Srinath has been bowling around the wickets to the left-hand
batsmen
129.5 Srinath to Boje, one run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, down to third-man
129.6 Srinath to Klusener, no run, just outside the off, Klusener looking
for runs, as always, hits the ball hard, finds Nehra at mid-off
End of over 130 (6 runs) South Africa 509/7 (lead by 130 runs)
J Srinath 29-6-112-4 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
N Boje 5* (9b 1x4) L Klusener 83* (90b 15x4)
130.1 Kumble to Boje, no run, on leg and middle, bat and pad close
togethe rin defence
130.2 Kumble to Boje, no run, quicker delivery, opens the face of the bat
and plays it towards gully
130.3 Kumble to Boje, no run, outside the off, forward in defence
130.4 Kumble to Boje, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
130.5 Kumble to Boje, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, squeezes
the ball towards point
130.6 Kumble to Boje, no run, just on the off stump, Boje goes well
forward and fends the ball safely
End of over 131 (maiden) South Africa 509/7 (lead by 130 runs)
A Kumble 45-10-119-2 (1nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 83* (90b 15x4) N Boje 5* (15b 1x4)
Clear blue skies here, no trace of a cloud anywhere near Goodyear
Park, Klusener marching forward to his hundred.
131.1 Srinath to Klusener, no run, outside the off, very watchful indeed,
left alone
131.2 Srinath to Klusener, no run, getsthe width outside the off, smashes
the ball to Kublein the covers
131.3 Srinath to Klusener, no run, defies everything, bowls one well wide
outside the off, Klusener has nothing to do with it
131.4 Srinath to Klusener, FOUR, digs the ball short, just outside the
off, Klusener goes for the hook, thick edge and flies over
dasgupta's head for four!
131.5 Srinath to Klusener, one run, well outside the off, Klusener leans
in to play a glorious cover drive, finds the man at sweeper cover
131.6 Srinath to Boje, legbye: one run, Boje tries to pull, hit on the
pad, gets a run, umpire signals that was a leg bye
End of over 132 (6 runs) South Africa 515/7 (lead by 136 runs)
J Srinath 30-6-117-4 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
N Boje 5* (16b 1x4) L Klusener 88* (95b 16x4)
Ashish Nehra brought in to the attack to replace Kumble
132.1 Nehra to Boje, no run, good length delivery, just outside the off,
some late swing too, Boje does everything to get a bat on that,
beaten, luckily too
132.2 Nehra to Boje, no run, well outside the off, Boje decided not to
have a nibble at this, leaves it alone
132.3 Nehra to Boje, no run
132.4 Nehra to Boje, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
132.5 Nehra to Boje, no run, digs that ball short, angling in to the
batsman, tucking up Boje, plays the ball down safely
132.6 Nehra to Boje, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 133 (maiden) South Africa 515/7 (lead by 136 runs)
A Nehra 20-3-111-1 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 88* (95b 16x4) N Boje 5* (22b 1x4)
India clearly missing Harbhajan Singh here
Kumble brought back in
133.1 Kumble to Klusener, one run, full toss, down the leg, turned around
for a single
133.2 Kumble to Boje, one run, on the pads, Boje flicks the ball around
the corner for a single
133.3 Kumble to Klusener, no run, tossed up, outside the off, driven
straight to covers
133.4 Kumble to Klusener, no run, Klusener goes forward and smashes the
ball, straight to the fielder in covers
133.5 Kumble to Klusener, no run
133.6 Kumble to Klusener, no run
End of over 134 (2 runs) South Africa 517/7 (lead by 138 runs)
A Kumble 46-10-121-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
N Boje 6* (23b 1x4) L Klusener 89* (100b 16x4)
134.1 Nehra to Boje, no run, outside the off, played in defence
134.2 Nehra to Boje, no run, well outside the off, no purpose at all,
left through to thekeeper
134.3 Nehra to Boje, OUT: just outside the off, from a good length, takes
the edge, safely into the gloves of dasgupta, no big shout for the
wicket, Boje waits for umpire to give him out, and there goes the
finger, up, Boje is out!
South Africa 517/8, Partnership of 19
N Boje c Dasgupta b Nehra 6 (26b 1x4 0x6)
L Klusener 89* (100b 16x4) A Nehra 20.3-3-111-2 (1w 11nb)
Makhaya Ntini is the new batsman in the middle
134.4 Nehra to Ntini, no run, tries a yorker! straight through Ntini,
misses the off stump by a whisker!
134.5 Nehra to Ntini, FOUR, one yorker too many, that was a juicy half
volley, well outside the off, Ntini leans forward and plays a
beautiful cover drive
134.6 Nehra to Ntini, no run, short, bouncer, doesnt bounce too much,
Ntini sways away, ball goes to the keeper
End of over 135 (4 runs) South Africa 521/8 (lead by 142 runs)
A Nehra 21-3-115-2 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 89* (100b 16x4) M Ntini 4* (3b 1x4)
135.1 Kumble to Klusener, two runs, in to the nineties he goes, tucked
around the corner
135.2 Kumble to Klusener, no run, faster delivery, defended
135.3 Kumble to Klusener, no run, on the pads, played towards mid-wicket,
Ntini charges down for a single, Klusener refuses, sends him back
135.4 Kumble to Klusener, no run, stretches forward in defence
135.5 Kumble to Klusener, no run, on leg and middle, Klusener watchful,
playsin defence
135.6 Kumble to Klusener, one run, on the stumps, driven to mid-on, takes
a risky single, direct hit would have been trouble for Klusener,
any ways keeps the strike
End of over 136 (3 runs) South Africa 524/8 (lead by 145 runs)
A Kumble 47-10-124-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 92* (106b 16x4) M Ntini 4* (3b 1x4)
136.1 Nehra to Klusener, no run, outside the off, played towards mid-off
136.2 Nehra to Klusener, no run, fired down the leg side, Dasgupta has to
move to his right to take that
136.3 Nehra to Klusener, no run, smashed towards square leg, no
possibility of two runs, sends back Ntini
136.4 Nehra to Klusener, one run, driven firmly to mid-on, takes the
single
136.5 Nehra to Ntini, one run, outside the off, good bounce too, Ntini
steers the ball down to third-man
Last ball before the Tea break
136.6 Nehra to Klusener, FOUR, short, a bouncer to deny Klusener the
single, what does our man do..., goes for the hook, top edge,
thank you very much, four runs!
End of over 137 (6 runs) South Africa 530/8 (lead by 151 runs)
A Nehra 22-3-121-2 (1w 11nb) - Willows End
M Ntini 5* (4b 1x4) L Klusener 97* (111b 17x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
And that is Tea here at Goodyear Park
It has been all about Lance Klusener and his hard hitting after
lunch at Goodyear Park.
Klusener has scored 68 runs in the session, which included 11 more
boundaries.
South Africa lead by 151 runs with two wickets in hand. We will be
back in a short while.
Players back
137.1 Kumble to Ntini, no run, into the pad, appeal, too high
137.2 Kumble to Ntini, no run, forward, deefends
137.3 Kumble to Ntini, no run, fuller ball, on line, forward, strokes to
the bowler
137.4 Kumble to Ntini, no run, short outside off, back, pulls straight at
sq leg
137.5 Kumble to Ntini, no run, fullish, just outside off, forward,
defends
137.6 Kumble to Ntini, no run, full, leg side, flicks to deep wide fine
leg, run not taken, Klusener wants the strike
End of over 138 (maiden) South Africa 530/8 (lead by 151 runs)
A Kumble 48-11-124-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
L Klusener 95* (111b 17x4) M Ntini 5* (10b 1x4)
138.1 Srinath to Klusener, no run, full, strokes back at the bowler
138.2 Srinath to Klusener, no run, left alone going across him
138.3 Srinath to Klusener, no run, forward, on line, defends to the on
side. possibility of a run, again not taken
138.4 Srinath to Klusener, two runs, short, leg side, back, hooks, long
leg round to cut it off
138.5 Srinath to Klusener, one run, forward, dabs towards the cover
sweeper
138.6 Srinath to Ntini, no run, outside off, angled in, forward, pushes
at it, beaten
End of over 139 (3 runs) South Africa 533/8 (lead by 154 runs)
J Srinath 31-6-120-4 (1nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 98* (116b 17x4) M Ntini 5* (11b 1x4)
139.1 Kumble to Klusener, FOUR, full toss, leg stump, sent one bounce to
deep mid wicket for the 100
139.2 Kumble to Klusener, no run, turned from the hips to long leg, no
run taken
139.3 Kumble to Klusener, no run, forward, nudges to short leg
139.4 Kumble to Klusener, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the on side
139.5 Kumble to Klusener, SIX, flighted, swings it high and handsome over
Kumbles head
139.6 Kumble to Klusener, no run, round the wicket, into the pad, rolls
away to leg gully, no run possible
End of over 140 (10 runs) South Africa 543/8 (lead by 164 runs)
A Kumble 49-11-132-2 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
M Ntini 5* (11b 1x4) L Klusener 108* (122b 18x4 1x6)
140.1 Srinath to Ntini, no run, outside off, back of a length, has the
full swing, beaten
140.2 Srinath to Ntini, no run, angled in, forward, inside edge into the
front pad
140.3 Srinath to Ntini, no run, bouncer, ducks under it
140.4 Srinath to Ntini, FOUR, fullish, foot down the track, lofted to
long on
140.5 Srinath to Ntini, wide: no run, very slow ball, nearly bounced
twice, and wide
140.5 Srinath to Ntini, no run
140.6 Srinath to Ntini, no run, fullish ball, strokes to cover
End of over 141 (5 runs) South Africa 548/8 (lead by 169 runs)
J Srinath 32-6-125-4 (1w 1nb) - Willows End
L Klusener 108* (122b 18x4 1x6) M Ntini 9* (17b 2x4)
141.1 Kumble to Klusener, no run, pushes back down the pitch
141.2 Kumble to Klusener, OUT: forward, strokes at it, Kumble goes to
ground to take the soft low catch
South Africa 548/9, Partnership of 31
L Klusener c & b Kumble 108 (124b 18x4 1x6)
M Ntini 9* (17b 2x4) A Kumble 49.2-11-132-3 (1nb)
141.3 Kumble to Hayward, no run, forward, pushes into the covers
141.4 Kumble to Hayward, no run, full, well forward and not the worst
defensive shot
141.5 Kumble to Hayward, no run, at the leg stump, forward, all defensive
141.6 Kumble to Hayward, no run, full, half forward, quicker ball, into
the bat, and they all go up as the ball clipped the toe
End of over 142 (maiden) South Africa 548/9 (lead by 169 runs)
A Kumble 50-12-132-3 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
M Ntini 9* (17b 2x4) M Hayward 0* (4b)
142.1 Srinath to Ntini, no run, bouncer, goes under it
142.2 Srinath to Ntini, SIX, foot down the track, a massive slog sweep,
goes huge over mid wicket, out the middle of the bat
142.3 Srinath to Ntini, FOUR, foot down the track, this time good shot,
lofted well over mid off, one bounce four
142.4 Srinath to Ntini, no run, wide outside off, short, left alone
142.5 Srinath to Ntini, FOUR, lofted drive this time, screams over extra
cover
142.6 Srinath to Ntini, wide: no run, slow ball, very wide
142.6 Srinath to Ntini, OUT: goes on the slog sweep again, edges to the
keeper and a just reward of a 5fer for Srinath
South Africa 563/10, Partnership of 15
M Ntini c Dasgupta b Srinath 23 (23b 4x4 1x6)
End of over 143 (15 runs) South Africa 563/10 (lead by 184 runs)
J Srinath 33-6-140-5 (2w 1nb) - Willows End
M Hayward 0* (4b)
a lead of 184 runs for SOuth Africa
India have also called for the heavy roller
0.1 Pollock to Das, two runs, leg side, clipped off the pads to deep
bwd sq leg, well cut off by a diving Hayward round from fine leg
0.2 Pollock to Das, (noball) no run, on the front foot defends to the
off
0.2 Pollock to Das, FOUR, outside off, short, cuts, top edge, Boucher
leaping gets finger tips to it, can not hold on, has to go down as
a dropped catch
0.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
0.4 Pollock to Das, FOUR, outside off, back, punches a drive off the
back foot
0.5 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone
0.6 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone
End of over 1 (11 runs) India 11/0 (trail by 163 runs)
SM Pollock 1-0-11-0 (1nb) - Willows End
R Dravid 0* (0b) SS Das 10* (7b 2x4)
1.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, leg side, left
1.2 Hayward to Dravid, one run, turned off the legs to fine leg
1.3 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone
1.4 Hayward to Das, one run, leg side again, Das works it down to fine
leg
1.5 Hayward to Dravid, no run, ducks under a bouncer
1.6 Hayward to Dravid, no run
End of over 2 (2 runs) India 13/0 (trail by 161 runs)
M Hayward 1-0-2-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 11* (9b 2x4) R Dravid 1* (4b)
2.1 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
2.2 Pollock to Das, no run, on line, defends
2.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone, cuts back, well left
2.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
2.5 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, again comes back,
good judgement
2.6 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, away swing takes in
further
End of over 3 (maiden) India 13/0 (trail by 161 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-11-0 (1nb) - Willows End
R Dravid 1* (4b) SS Das 11* (15b 2x4)
3.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, down the leg side
3.2 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
3.3 Hayward to Dravid, no run, pushes to the on side from the back
foot, Hayward gets across and chases it down saves the run
3.4 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off, quick, 146 kph,
gets up, Boucher takes way above the head
3.5 Hayward to Dravid, legbye: FOUR, leg side, flicks, clips the pad to
fine for fine leg
3.6 Hayward to Dravid, no run, on line, back, on the bounce to short
leg
End of over 4 (4 runs, maiden) India 17/0 (trail by 157 runs)
M Hayward 2-1-2-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 11* (15b 2x4) R Dravid 1* (10b)
4.1 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
4.2 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone
4.3 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, opens the face, runs it
to gully
4.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone
4.5 Pollock to Das, no run, defends to the off
4.6 Pollock to Das, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, width, cuts
away very nicely, races to fwd point rope
End of over 5 (4 runs) India 21/0 (trail by 153 runs)
SM Pollock 3-1-15-0 (1nb) - Willows End
R Dravid 1* (10b) SS Das 15* (21b 3x4)
5.1 Hayward to Dravid, two runs, too straight, on the back foot,
getting into line, off the hips to deep bwd sq leg
5.2 Hayward to Dravid, no run, better line just short of a length, on
the back foot, pushes to the on side
5.3 Hayward to Dravid, no run, outside off, back of a length, 149.3
kph, on the back foot, dabs to the off
5.4 Hayward to Dravid, two runs, leg side, back, off the legs to bwd sq
leg, enough on it to get the second with Ntini coming round from
fine leg
5.5 Hayward to Dravid, three runs, forward, strokes the drive past mid
off who chases and gets to it just on the rope at long off
5.6 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, back, dabs to the off
End of over 6 (7 runs) India 28/0 (trail by 146 runs)
M Hayward 3-1-9-0 - Lock Logan End
R Dravid 8* (15b) SS Das 15* (22b 3x4)
6.1 Pollock to Dravid, OUT: outside off, back of a length, drives from
the back foot, edges to gully
India 29/1, Partnership of 29
R Dravid c Kirsten b Pollock 11 (16b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 13* (22b 3x4) SM Pollock 3.1-1-16-1 (1nb)
6.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run
6.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run
6.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run
6.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
6.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone
End of over 7 (1 run, maiden) India 29/1 (trail by 155 runs)
SM Pollock 4-2-16-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 13* (22b 3x4) VVS Laxman 0* (5b)
7.1 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone
7.2 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, too full, sq drives almost slaps
that to point
7.3 Hayward to Das, no run, fullish, forward, strokes to mid off
7.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone, quick and lift
7.5 Hayward to Das, FOUR, full, forward, drives neatly inside mid on
7.6 Hayward to Das, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
End of over 8 (8 runs) India 37/1 (trail by 147 runs)
M Hayward 4-1-17-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 0* (5b) SS Das 21* (28b 5x4)
8.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, defends to the off
8.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, outside off, moves away and lift off the
seam, pushes at it, beaten
8.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone this time, and a slower ball
big dust puff as that last ball pitched
8.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, straight thru him, stroking to the off,
no foot work, beaten
8.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, and again, no real foot work, tends to
follow the line with the bat, again beaten outside off
8.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, stays low, has to get
the bat down, hits the bottom of the bat
End of over 9 (maiden) India 37/1 (trail by 147 runs)
SM Pollock 5-3-16-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 21* (28b 5x4) VVS Laxman 0* (11b)
9.1 Hayward to Das, no run, short and down the leg side
9.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, away movement, but not on a
consistent line
spraying them a bit
9.3 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, left alone, bit too wide
9.4 Hayward to Das, no run, on line this time, gets him on the back
foot, well defended off the chest to the off
9.5 Hayward to Das, no run, slower ball, outside off, left alone
9.6 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 10 (maiden) India 37/1 (trail by 147 runs)
M Hayward 5-2-17-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 0* (11b) SS Das 21* (33b 5x4)
10.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line, comes forward, ball cuts in,
defends well to the off
10.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, outside off, back of a length, moves
away, and again bad foot work, follows the ball, almost gets the
edge
10.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, fuller ball, forward, gets the foot
across this time, defends to the off
10.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
10.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, and once more he is beaten on the back
foot, ball leaving him and trying hard to get the edge
10.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, in swinger this time, at the legs,
defends to the on side
End of over 11 (maiden) India 37/1 (trail by 147 runs)
SM Pollock 6-4-16-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 21* (33b 5x4) VVS Laxman 0* (17b)
11.1 Hayward to Das, no run, on line and length, Das gets well into
line, defends down the pitch
11.2 Hayward to Das, one run, too straight, back of a length, pushes to
vacant mid wicket
11.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run, on l
11.4 Hayward to Laxman, three runs, leg side, clips off his toes to deep
fwd sq leg, McKenzie slides to save the four
11.5 Hayward to Das, no run, forward, fullish, pushes from the front
foot to the on side
11.6 Hayward to Das, two runs, leg side, turns it to the on side, closes
the face, loops the leading edge into the gap at cover
End of over 12 (6 runs) India 43/1 (trail by 141 runs)
M Hayward 6-2-23-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 3* (19b) SS Das 24* (37b 5x4)
12.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, and it is all replayed, Laxman plays and
misses, with the feet going no where, beaten outside off
12.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, back of a length, left alone
12.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, fuller ball, comes in, leaves, passes
close to the off stump
12.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone, just outside off, going away
12.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, at last gets the bat to one, but again
little foot work, merely pplaying from the crease as he pushes to
the off
12.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, angled in, comes half forward, some
lift, well turned to ground towards sq leg
End of over 13 (maiden) India 43/1 (trail by 141 runs)
SM Pollock 7-5-16-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 24* (37b 5x4) VVS Laxman 3* (25b)
Match State: Drinks
Kallis comes on
13.1 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
13.2 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
13.3 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off, well left, leaving
on line and maybe length
13.4 Kallis to Das, FOUR, leg side, back and across, helps it on to fine
leg
13.5 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone again, just goes over the off
bail
that was very very close
13.6 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone, well outside off
End of over 14 (4 runs) India 47/1 (trail by 137 runs)
JH Kallis 1-0-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 3* (25b) SS Das 28* (43b 6x4)
14.1 Ntini to Laxman, FOUR, too short outside off, on the cut, beats
Gibbs at bwd point
14.2 Ntini to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
14.3 Ntini to Laxman, FOUR, too full, forward, good timing, drives to
long on
14.4 Ntini to Laxman, no run, outside the off, back, pushes at it again,
beaten
14.5 Ntini to Laxman, two runs, leg side, taken off the legs to deep mid
wicket
14.6 Ntini to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 15 (10 runs) India 57/1 (trail by 127 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-10-0 - Willows End
SS Das 28* (43b 6x4) VVS Laxman 13* (31b 2x4)
15.1 Kallis to Das, no run, outside off, left alone
15.2 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
15.3 Kallis to Das, no run, very wide outside off
15.4 Kallis to Das, no run, short ball, gets up, batsman gets down, ball
goes through
15.5 Kallis to Das, no run, and again, short ball, gets up, not high
enough to call
15.6 Kallis to Das, no run, forward, defends to the off
End of over 16 (maiden) India 57/1 (trail by 127 runs)
JH Kallis 2-1-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 13* (31b 2x4) SS Das 28* (49b 6x4)
16.1 Ntini to Laxman, no run, just outside off, comes half forward,
firmly defended to cover
16.2 Ntini to Laxman, one run, leg side, back, pushes gently to the gap
at mid wicket
16.3 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone outside off, good line, coming
into Das
16.4 Ntini to Das, no run, well forward and across, feet working a lot
better than Laxman, defends to the off
16.5 Ntini to Das, no run, back of a length, gets up, into line, defends
down the pitch
16.6 Ntini to Das, no run, well into line and better over from Ntini, as
he defends solidly to the off
End of over 17 (1 run) India 58/1 (trail by 126 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-11-0 - Willows End
VVS Laxman 14* (33b 2x4) SS Das 28* (53b 6x4)
17.1 Kallis to Laxman, no run, fullish ball, plays from the crease to
cover
17.2 Kallis to Laxman, no run, outside off, full, drives, foot is no
where to be seen, no timing, ends up a few meters from him
17.3 Kallis to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, and across, defends to
the off
17.4 Kallis to Laxman, no run, outside off, shortish, gets back, punches
firmly, Gibbs gets in the way
17.5 Kallis to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off, trap has been
set, short leg to the rope
17.6 Kallis to Laxman, no run, bouncer, too wide outside off to tempt
him, leaves
End of over 18 (maiden) India 58/1 (trail by 126 runs)
JH Kallis 3-2-4-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 28* (53b 6x4) VVS Laxman 14* (39b 2x4)
18.1 Ntini to Das, no run, on the back foot, gets back, high on the bat,
ends up between his feet
18.2 Ntini to Das, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, gets across and
chops past Gibbs this time, races away
18.3 Ntini to Das, no run, angled in, shortish, gets up on the toes,
well played to ground
on the on side
18.4 Ntini to Das, no run, bouncer, very short, climbs up over his bent
back
18.5 Ntini to Das, one run, fullish at his feet, strokes to wide mid on
18.6 Ntini to Laxman, no run, outside off, back of a length, back, opens
the face gently runs it to bwd point
End of over 19 (5 runs) India 63/1 (trail by 121 runs)
M Ntini 3-0-16-0 - Willows End
SS Das 33* (58b 7x4) VVS Laxman 14* (40b 2x4)
Play should have been over now, but 8 overs remain with the light
no problem at all
19.1 Kallis to Das, no run, outside off, back, picks the line and length
so well, leaves
19.2 Kallis to Das, no run, width, fullish, chops at it, into the
ground, taken high on the jump by Gully
19.3 Kallis to Das, no run, oytside off, back of a length, left
19.4 Kallis to Das, no run, fuller ball, das is back, and defends down
the pitch
19.5 Kallis to Das, one run, leg side, back, neatly taken off the hips
bwd of sq leg, no no no comes the call as Das looks for the second
19.6 Kallis to Laxman, no run, left alone too wide
End of over 20 (1 run) India 64/1 (trail by 120 runs)
JH Kallis 4-2-5-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 34* (63b 7x4) VVS Laxman 14* (41b 2x4)
Grandstand shadow edging its way into the middle of the table
20.1 Ntini to Das, FOUR, full, too straight, great looking shot, working
it off the stumps to deep sq leg
20.2 Ntini to Das, no run, outside off, short, gets up as Das goes under
20.3 Ntini to Das, no run, outside off, angled in, comes up from back of
a length, defenbds to the on side
20.4 Ntini to Das, FOUR, on the back foot, cuts back, inside edge, goes
all the way to fine leg
20.5 Ntini to Das, FOUR, outside off, too short, gets back and helps it
over the slip area
20.6 Ntini to Das, no run, wide of the crease, outside off, comes in,
stays a it low from back of a length, has Das nearly on his
haunches keeping the ball out
End of over 21 (12 runs) India 76/1 (trail by 108 runs)
M Ntini 4-0-28-0 - Willows End
VVS Laxman 14* (41b 2x4) SS Das 46* (69b 10x4)
21.1 Kallis to Laxman, one run, back, pushes into the gap at cover
21.2 Kallis to Das, two runs, outside off, too short, back and cuts past
Gibbs, not timed as he would have liked but worth two
21.3 Kallis to Das, no run, on the back foot, angled in, gets up, no
short leg as it loops towards sq eg
21.4 Kallis to Das, no run, full near yorker, forward, defends to the on
side
21.5 Kallis to Das, no run, bouncer, harmless over the back
21.6 Kallis to Das, (noball) no run, one bouncer too many, gets a
warning from Orchard
21.6 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (4 runs) India 80/1 (trail by 104 runs)
JH Kallis 5-2-9-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 15* (42b 2x4) SS Das 48* (75b 10x4)
hayward replaces Ntini
22.1 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, bouncer, back, hooks, top edges over the
keeper
22.2 Hayward to Laxman, one run, outside off, fuller ball, strokes away
from the body to the cover, Ntini does better fielding than
bowling brings off a good stop
22.3 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
tremendous lift, beats the edge
22.4 Hayward to Das, no run, bounce, gets down low
22.5 Hayward to Das, FOUR, full, leg stump, clips that off the legs to
deep fwd sq leg for a well deserved 50 having only been beaten
once
22.6 Hayward to Das, no run, forward, defends
End of over 23 (9 runs) India 89/1 (trail by 95 runs)
M Hayward 7-2-32-0 - Willows End
VVS Laxman 20* (44b 3x4) SS Das 52* (79b 11x4)
Partnership now a good 60, with Laxman only getting 20
23.1 Kallis to Laxman, no run, defends to the off
23.2 Kallis to Laxman, one run, leg side, full, steers that into the gap
at mid wicket
23.3 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
23.4 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
Dasgupta has the pads on in case of a wicket
23.5 Kallis to Das, no run, angled into the legs, back, nudges to sq leg
23.6 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 24 (1 run) India 90/1 (trail by 94 runs)
JH Kallis 6-2-10-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 21* (46b 3x4) SS Das 52* (83b 11x4)
24.1 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, leans
across and chops the cut behind bwd point
24.2 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
24.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
24.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run, angled in, gets into line because his
legs are already there, dabs to the on side
24.5 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off, just too wide to
tempt
24.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone
End of over 25 (4 runs) India 94/1 (trail by 90 runs)
M Hayward 8-2-36-0 - Willows End
SS Das 52* (83b 11x4) VVS Laxman 25* (52b 4x4)
25.1 Kallis to Das, no run, short one, gets under it
25.2 Kallis to Das, no run, on line and length, gets n the front foot,
defends to the on side
25.3 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Kallis to Das, no run, slower ball, full, well picked up, forward,
angled to gully
25.5 Kallis to Das, two runs, leg side, back turned to deep bwd sq leg,
Hayward out of the top draw brings off a diving sliding save
25.6 Kallis to Das, no run, defends to the off
End of over 26 (2 runs) India 96/1 (trail by 88 runs)
JH Kallis 7-2-12-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 25* (52b 4x4) SS Das 54* (89b 11x4)
26.1 Hayward to Laxman, no run, full, outside off, strokes to the off
side
26.2 Hayward to Laxman, no run, bouncer goes under it
26.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone, quick and gets up from short
of a length, Boucher takes above the head
26.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, pushes to the off
26.5 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
26.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, bouncer ends day three
End of over 27 (maiden) India 96/1 (trail by 88 runs)
M Hayward 9-3-36-0 - Willows End
SS Das 54* (89b 11x4) VVS Laxman 25* (58b 4x4)
Interesting two days ahead of us, with India still 88 runs behind,
but have 9 wickets in hand
One of the wickets is birthday boy SS Das who has not looked like
getting out
Laxman however not moving his feet well at all has lived
dangerously, but is still at the crease
The South African bowling very short at the end of the days play
will I am sure get a talking to tonight during the team meeting
Please join us again tomorrow for day 4 starting at 10:30 local and
8:30 gmt
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Morning from Bloemfontein where we have another beautiful day for
cricket
Kallis to start
27.1 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
27.2 Kallis to Das, FOUR, outside off, too wide, full, leans into it, on
the knee, drives fwd of Gibbs at point
27.3 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
27.4 Kallis to Das, no run, outside off, shortish, goes after it, very
wide and poor selection of shots
27.5 Kallis to Das, FOUR, outside off, full, crashes the drive through
the covers
27.6 Kallis to Das, no run
End of over 28 (8 runs) India 104/1 (trail by 80 runs)
JH Kallis 8-2-20-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 25* (58b 4x4) SS Das 62* (95b 13x4)
Pollock from the Willows end
28.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
28.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
28.3 Pollock to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, shortish, back, chops between
gully and slips
28.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, left alone
28.5 Pollock to Laxman, OUT: outside off, no foot movement, pushes at
it, edges to 2nd slip
India 108/2, Partnership of 79
VVS Laxman c Kallis b Pollock 29 (63b 5x4 0x6)
SS Das 62* (95b 13x4) SM Pollock 7.5-5-20-2 (1nb)
28.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, forward, defenends, gets up, pulls
the bottom hand off the bat
End of over 29 (4 runs) India 108/2 (trail by 76 runs)
SM Pollock 8-5-20-2 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 62* (95b 13x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (1b)
29.1 Hayward to Das, OUT: outside off, wide, slashes at it, edges
India 108/3, Partnership of 0
SS Das c Boucher b Hayward 62 (96b 13x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 0* (1b) M Hayward 9.1-3-36-1
ganguly can expect a few round the chin now
29.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the middle and leg, back of a
length, on the back foot, nudges to the on side
29.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, left alone
29.4 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back of a length, going
across him, wafts at it, beaten
29.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, digs a yorker out to the off
29.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on line back of a length, on the back
foot, defends to the bowler
End of over 30 (maiden) India 108/3 (trail by 76 runs)
M Hayward 10-4-36-1 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (1b) SC Ganguly 0* (5b)
30.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
30.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, back of a length, cuts,
stays low, comes off the bottom of the bat to Boucher taking on
the roll
30.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish, forward, strokes to Mr
Klusener at mid on
Klusener after the gamne refused to go to a press conference
30.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, pushes to the off
30.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, solid defence to the off
30.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, forward, pushes from line to the off
End of over 31 (maiden) India 108/3 (trail by 76 runs)
SM Pollock 9-6-20-2 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 0* (5b) SR Tendulkar 0* (7b)
Does Mr Klusener think he is above the game and the press
31.1 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, back of a length, pushes to the off
31.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, forward, defends to the off
31.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, in line, pushes to
mid off
31.4 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, gets up, well played
to ground, getting well over it, angled to gully
31.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, comes half forward, takes off from back
of a length, well played getting out of the way and keeping the
bat low
31.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, defends from the
chest to short leg
End of over 32 (maiden) India 108/3 (trail by 76 runs)
M Hayward 11-5-36-1 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (7b) SC Ganguly 0* (11b)
32.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish, outside off, bit wide, left
alone
32.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, strokes into the
covers, timed well, McKenzie to his left goes down to field
32.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the back foot, drives, beats the
field this time
32.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, slower ball, back, plays
a bit early, in the air, short short of Gibbs at bwd point
Srong breeze into pollock
32.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, forward, all defensive to the off
32.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, comes back off the
pitch, inside half of the bat, into the pad, rolls to sq leg
End of over 33 (4 runs) India 112/3 (trail by 72 runs)
SM Pollock 10-6-24-2 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 0* (11b) SR Tendulkar 4* (13b 1x4)
33.1 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, bouncerm very short, Boucher launches
himself and gets one glove to it
33.2 Hayward to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, back, cuts, Kirsten at Gully
goes up, straight thru the hands, has to go down as a catch
dropped
Hit very firmly, but got hands to it, but so quick, straight thru
the hands and still enough on it to go to the rope
33.3 Hayward to Ganguly, (noball) no run
33.3 Hayward to Ganguly, bye: FOUR, leg side, bounces just short of
Boucher, goes over the gloves
33.4 Hayward to Ganguly, two runs, forward, pushes past the gap at
cover, easy two runs
33.5 Hayward to Ganguly, FOUR, on the back foot, chops again, in the
air, between gully and bwd point
33.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, short ball, at the body, turns the head
away, gets bat to it, awkward shot, on the bounce to short leg
End of over 34 (15 runs) India 127/3 (trail by 57 runs)
M Hayward 12-5-47-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 4* (13b 1x4) SC Ganguly 10* (18b 2x4)
The last ball seems to have broken the bat, Ganguly calling for a
new bat
34.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, only just, gets into line
so well, turned off the legs to long leg
34.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, forward, in the crease, in line,
verical bat, defends to the off
34.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, back, cuts, but Gibbs is
deep at point now
34.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, from the book, defends
to the off
34.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, short, back to hook,
stays down, does not get all the bat on it, rolls towards long leg
34.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 131/3 (trail by 53 runs)
SM Pollock 11-6-28-2 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 10* (18b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (19b 1x4)
35.1 Hayward to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, half volley, neat timed
cover drive sq of the wicket
35.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, shortish, dabs to
gully along the ground
35.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back, cuts, inside edge,
down into the pad
35.4 Hayward to Ganguly, two runs, leg side, back of a length, turned
off the hips towards deep bwd sq leg
35.5 Hayward to Ganguly, three runs, full, round the wicket, forward,
dabs towards the vacant mid on, mid off round chasing
35.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, on his legs, too good in that area,
clips it off the toes racing to deep fwd sq leg
End of over 36 (13 runs) India 144/3 (trail by 40 runs)
M Hayward 13-5-60-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
SC Ganguly 19* (23b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 12* (20b 2x4)
36.1 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, gets across outside off, forward,
pushes to the off
36.2 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, left alone outside off
36.3 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, forward, walking across the crease,
stays a bit low, into the pad outside off
36.4 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot and across, stays very
low, gets the bat down, hits the bottom of the bat
36.5 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, fuller ball, just outside off, defends
to the off
36.6 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, well forward, angled bat to gully
End of over 37 (maiden) India 144/3 (trail by 40 runs)
SM Pollock 12-7-28-2 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 12* (20b 2x4) SC Ganguly 19* (29b 3x4)
The wind is blowing harder and harder
Blowing up a lot of dust
37.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, on line, back foot, worked to bwd sq
leg, Dippenaar next to the umpire fields
37.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, forward, all defensive push into the
covers
37.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, full, forward, misses out on that,
punches to mid on
37.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, juts outside off, back and across
defends to the off
37.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, all defensive on
the wrong foot
37.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, legbye: FOUR, leg side, stepps inside it,
just too far, clips the pad as he flicks, goes to fine leg
End of over 38 (4 runs, maiden) India 148/3 (trail by 36 runs)
M Hayward 14-6-60-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
SC Ganguly 19* (29b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 12* (26b 2x4)
38.1 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, bouncer, gets under it
38.2 Pollock to Ganguly, (noball) no run, over stepping, defends to the
off
38.2 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, round the wicket, back and across,
defends to the off
38.3 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, pushes to the off
38.4 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, left alone
38.5 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, slower ball, full, defends to gully
along the ground
38.6 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, left alone
End of over 39 (1 run) India 149/3 (trail by 35 runs)
SM Pollock 13-7-29-2 (2nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 12* (26b 2x4) SC Ganguly 19* (36b 3x4)
39.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, shortish, back, turned gently to
behind sq on the on side
39.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact
39.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, great ball, on line, back of a length,
takes off and moves away, spars at it, clips the arm, appeals,
Orchard correct
39.4 Hayward to Ganguly, one run, leg side, short, back, squirts off the
inside half of the bat behind short leg
39.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, gets behind it so
early, defends to the off
39.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short, back, turned to sq leg
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 151/3 (trail by 33 runs)
M Hayward 15-6-62-1 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
SC Ganguly 20* (39b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 13* (29b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
40.1 Kallis to Ganguly, no run
40.2 Kallis to Ganguly, no run
40.3 Kallis to Ganguly, no run
Kallis has replaced Pollock
has started with three balls down the leg side
40.4 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, outside off, left alone
40.5 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, forward, defends
40.6 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, short, gets down under it
End of over 41 (maiden) India 151/3 (trail by 33 runs)
JH Kallis 9-3-20-0 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 13* (29b 2x4) SC Ganguly 20* (45b 3x4)
41.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, defends to the off
41.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, back of a length, chops
to 3rd man
41.3 Ntini to Ganguly, one run, outside off, back, dabs at it, in the
air, bounce just short of gully, goes over the hands to 3rd man
41.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, attepted work to the
leg side, into the thigh pad
Wind building up more, lots of dust in the air
41.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, angled to wide 3rd
man, Gibbs diving saves the run
41.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, forward, nudges into the gap at mid
wicket
End of over 42 (3 runs) India 154/3 (trail by 30 runs)
M Ntini 5-0-31-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 15* (34b 2x4) SC Ganguly 21* (46b 3x4)
42.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, OUT: drives, outside half of the bat to bwd
point
India 154/4, Partnership of 46
SR Tendulkar c Gibbs b Kallis 15 (35b 2x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 21* (46b 3x4) JH Kallis 9.1-3-20-1 (1nb)
Kallis takes his 100 th wicket
Also becomes one of 7 players to get 100 wickets and score 3000
runs
Sorry one of 8 players
42.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
42.3 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, full length, just outside off, beautiful
cover drive
42.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, knoicks it away to the
on side
42.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone
42.6 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, forward, worked to wide of 3rd
man
End of over 43 (8 runs) India 162/4 (trail by 22 runs)
JH Kallis 10-3-28-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 21* (46b 3x4) V Sehwag 8* (5b 2x4)
43.1 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
43.2 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
43.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
43.4 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, bouncer, gets up, aggressive and quick,
Boucher fumbles high above the head
43.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, outside off, goes away, follows it,
beaten
43.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, defends to the on side
End of over 44 (maiden) India 162/4 (trail by 22 runs)
M Ntini 6-1-31-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 8* (5b 2x4) SC Ganguly 21* (52b 3x4)
44.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, leg side, past the hip to Boucher
44.2 Kallis to Sehwag, three runs, outside off, room given, chops into
the groiund, Gibbs gets fingers to it, takes the pace off
44.3 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, left alone outside off, but stays very
low
44.4 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, flicks and a miss down the leg
44.5 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, left alone
44.6 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, leg side, back of a length, going across
him, back, defends to the on side
End of over 45 (3 runs) India 165/4 (trail by 19 runs)
JH Kallis 11-3-31-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 11* (7b 2x4) SC Ganguly 21* (56b 3x4)
Wind takes the umpires hat for a ride
Also Pollocks hat
floopy
45.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, full, on line, forward, great looking
straight drive, into the stumps at the bowlers end
45.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, punches to mid on
45.3 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, on the back foot, short and wide, punches
through the covers
45.4 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, leg side, short, back, nudges to the gap
at mid wicket
45.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on back foot, pushes to mid on
45.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, pushes to mid on
End of over 46 (5 runs) India 170/4 (trail by 14 runs)
M Ntini 7-1-36-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 16* (11b 3x4) SC Ganguly 21* (58b 3x4)
46.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short leg side, clips off the legs,
straight at Mckenzie at sq leg, puts it down, easy catch that
46.2 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, back, cuts late, races all
along the grass between slips and gully
46.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, forward, defends to the covers
46.4 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, full, great straight drive, races inside
the stumps to long on
46.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, bouncer
46.6 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, outside off, back, opens the face, runs
it gently to 3rd man
End of over 47 (9 runs) India 179/4 (trail by 5 runs)
JH Kallis 12-3-40-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 25* (17b 5x4) SC Ganguly 21* (58b 3x4)
47.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, punches from just
outside off to cover
47.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, outside off, back, gets up from short of a
length, well played to ground at gully
47.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone
47.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, punches to the off
47.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone
47.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on line, shortish, gets back, defends to
the off
End of over 48 (maiden) India 179/4 (trail by 5 runs)
M Ntini 8-2-36-0 - Lock Logan End
SC Ganguly 21* (58b 3x4) V Sehwag 25* (23b 5x4)
48.1 Kallis to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, forward, strokes neatly along
the ground between gully and point, good looking shot
48.2 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, leg side, forward, pushes to fwd sq leg
48.3 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, too straight, turned
to fwd sq leg
48.4 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot, pushes to the bowler
48.5 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, leg side, attempts to flick, into the
pad, rolls away to Boucher
48.6 Kallis to Ganguly, FOUR, leg side, back, pushes as he works it in
the air past fwd sq leg and India take a lead
End of over 49 (8 runs) India 187/4 (lead by 3 runs)
JH Kallis 13-3-48-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 25* (23b 5x4) SC Ganguly 29* (64b 5x4)
49.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, chops the cut at bwd
point
49.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, shortish, back, defends from high on the
toes to ground and bwd point
49.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, stays a bit low, again
Gibbs fields
49.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, bouncer, watches it go wide of his nose
49.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, short, ducks under this one
49.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, outside off, flashes the drive on the back
foot, beaten
End of over 50 (maiden) India 187/4 (lead by 3 runs)
M Ntini 9-3-36-0 - Lock Logan End
SC Ganguly 29* (64b 5x4) V Sehwag 25* (29b 5x4)
Hayward back with the wind behind him
50.1 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside leg, flicks, no contact
50.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot and across, into the
pads, right in front, appeals, but pitched outside leg
Hit inside the pad and the knee
sitting on his backside now, with the physio in the middle
Up and ready to carry on, must have hurt, taking the major part of
the blow on the leg just abover the knee
50.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, fullish, on the back foot,
pushes away from the body to gully
50.4 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on line, short, no foot movement, gets
some bat on it
50.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, gets well behind this one, almost in
the crease, pushes to the off
50.6 Hayward to Ganguly, one run, leg side short, turns sq, gets the
hand off the bat, high on the bat to behind sq on the on side
End of over 51 (1 run) India 188/4 (lead by 4 runs)
M Hayward 16-6-63-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 30* (70b 5x4) V Sehwag 25* (29b 5x4)
Ganguly now being fed a few short balls at the body
Does not seem to like it there
51.1 Ntini to Ganguly, OUT: short again, goes away from him, pushes at
it, gets the edge
India 188/5, Partnership of 34
SC Ganguly c Boucher b Ntini 30 (71b 5x4 0x6)
V Sehwag 25* (29b 5x4) M Ntini 9.1-3-36-1
Dasgupta to the crease
51.2 Ntini to Dasgupta, one run, forward, pushes to the on side, calls,
McKenzie in, misses the bowlers stump, would have been out by two
meters, silly silly run
51.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
51.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, well behind it, just outside off,
shortish, defends down the pitch
51.5 Ntini to Sehwag, two runs, leg side, shortish, back, neatly taken
of the hips, worked to deep bwd sq leg
51.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, bouncer, too wide on the off and too short
End of over 52 (3 runs) India 191/5 (lead by 7 runs)
M Ntini 10-3-39-1 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 1* (1b) V Sehwag 27* (33b 5x4)
And off they come for lunch after another good session for South
Africa
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Welcome back to the post lunch session on the fourth day of this
first Test
Hayward will begin to Dasgupta at the Willows End
52.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, just short of a length, quick and
outside the off, Dasgupta watches the ball carefully and lets it
go through to the keeper
52.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, and once again short and outside the
off, left alone
52.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length and quicker, Hayward
working up a good pace here, left alone carefully
52.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, fuller this time and on the off,
played back past the bowler with the full face of the bat
52.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, Hayward returns to his length, just
short of a length and outside the off, a very circumspect Dasgupta
leaves the ball well alone
52.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, full and on the off to finish the
over, forced to play, Dasgupta defends with a dead straight bat
End of over 53 (maiden) India 191/5 (lead by 7 runs)
M Hayward 17-7-63-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 27* (33b 5x4) D Dasgupta 1* (7b)
53.1 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, short ball just outside the off to start
off, chopped hard into the ground, the ball hits the turf and
bounces over point to the fence
53.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short again and outside the off, left
alone
53.3 Pollock to Sehwag, OUT: fuller and straighter from Pollock, set up
Sehwag nicely, the man goes neither forward nor back and plays an
airy drive, the ball kisses the outside edge and crashes into the
stumps, that is a crucial wicket for South Africa
India 195/6, Partnership of 7
V Sehwag b Pollock 31 (36b 6x4 0x6)
D Dasgupta 1* (7b) SM Pollock 13.3-7-33-3 (2nb)
India inch closer to what looks a likely defeat. Dasgupta needs to
bat with the tail now and the lead is just 11.
Anil Kumble is the new batsman. Pollock is fired up.
53.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full and just outside the off, swinging
away just a shade, without moving his feet Kumble defends
53.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short pacy ball slipping down the leg
side, Kumble stands up on his toes, watches the ball carefully and
lets it go through to the keeper
53.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone with ease
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 195/6 (lead by 11 runs)
SM Pollock 14-7-33-3 (2nb) - Loch Logan End
D Dasgupta 1* (7b) A Kumble 0* (3b)
54.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, quick ball on a good length, the ball
lands on the off and simply takes off, might have gone off ta
crack, the ball flies past the outside edge
54.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, short and outside the off, this one
was left alone with ease
54.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, another quick one, this time full but
too wide to tempt the batsman, left alone
54.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, quick again, Hayward really working up
a healthy pace here, on the off, chopped down to point
54.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, good length ball on the off, Dasgupta
does his best to defend to the off side but one has to admit that
he was hurried on the shot
54.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, and outside the off, good length,
Dasgupta will aim to leave as many of those alone, through to the
keeper
End of over 55 (maiden) India 195/6 (lead by 11 runs)
M Hayward 18-8-63-1 (1nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 0* (3b) D Dasgupta 1* (13b)
55.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full, straight and on the off, nice
shape to the ball on this fourth day wicket, just threatening to
leave the right hander, defended to the on side
55.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short ball, slipping down the leg side,
Kumble shoulders arms, the ball goes off his body down the leg
side, Boucher dives to his left and collects well
55.3 Pollock to Kumble, FOUR, just a bit of width outside the off stump
and Kumble has enough ability with the bat to put the ball safely
between the fielders square of the wicket on the off side
55.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone very wide outside the off
stump
55.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full and on the stumps, tapped to the on
side
55.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler with soft hands
End of over 56 (4 runs) India 199/6 (lead by 15 runs)
SM Pollock 15-7-37-3 (2nb) - Loch Logan End
D Dasgupta 1* (13b) A Kumble 4* (9b 1x4)
56.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, chopped past point to the third man region
56.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, short and very quick, on the stumps,
Dasgupta watches the ball carefully and weaves inside the line of
the ball
56.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, full and on the off, defended to the
cover region
56.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
56.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, full this time and just outside the
off, driven to covers
56.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, quicker one outside the off, this one
shapes back in to the right hander very very late, left alone
anyway
End of over 57 (2 runs) India 201/6 (lead by 17 runs)
M Hayward 19-8-65-1 (1nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 4* (9b 1x4) D Dasgupta 3* (19b)
57.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side with an angled bat, no chance of a run, not like the Indian
batsmen are frantically looking for runs anyway
57.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short ball, perfectly directed to the on
side, Kumble moves to the on side, and is hit firmly on the helmet
57.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run
57.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, another quick bouncer sent down by
Pollock, Kumble ducks under it
57.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run
57.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, full and on the off, driven to the man
at covers
End of over 58 (maiden) India 201/6 (lead by 17 runs)
SM Pollock 16-8-37-3 (2nb) - Loch Logan End
D Dasgupta 3* (19b) A Kumble 4* (15b 1x4)
58.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, full, straight and on the off, driven
inside out to covers
58.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone, good judgment there
58.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to covers
58.4 Hayward to Kumble, no run, attempted yorker, quick one, just
outside the off, Kumble expecting the bouncer is straddling the
crease, misses the ball completely, lucky for the batsman that the
ball was not on target
58.5 Hayward to Kumble, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
58.6 Hayward to Kumble, no run
End of over 59 (1 run) India 202/6 (lead by 18 runs)
M Hayward 20-8-66-1 (1nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 4* (22b) A Kumble 4* (18b 1x4)
59.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, full and on the off, a touch of drift
in to the right hander, defended back down the wicket
59.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, full again and on the off, steady line
and length from Pollock, driven inside out to the off side with
careful hands
59.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, short ball on the stumps, ducked under
with ease
59.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone, Pollock should perhaps make Dasgupta play the ball more
59.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, slightl
59.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, fuller but too far outside the off to
test the Indian stumper, left alone
End of over 60 (maiden) India 202/6 (lead by 18 runs)
SM Pollock 17-9-37-3 (2nb) - Loch Logan End
A Kumble 4* (18b 1x4) D Dasgupta 4* (28b)
60.1 Hayward to Kumble, OUT: fast ball on the middle stumps, the ball
doesn't really rise, Kumble plays and misses, rapped on the pads,
the ball appears to be slipping down the leg side, however, Nantie
Hayward and Asoka de Silve believe it is going to hit the stumps
India 202/7, Partnership of 7
A Kumble lbw b Hayward 4 (19b 1x4 0x6)
D Dasgupta 4* (28b) M Hayward 20.1-8-66-2 (1nb)
60.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, Srinath is welcomed to the crease with
a short ball which he duly leaves alone
60.3 Hayward to Srinath, no run, fuller ball on the off, slanted in from
wide of the crease, attempted yorker, well dug out
60.4 Hayward to Srinath, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
60.5 Hayward to Srinath, no run, full and on the , dug out once more
60.6 Hayward to Srinath, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside the off,
Srinath moves inside the line of the ball and chips over the point
fielder, this seems to be a new shot the Indians have discovered
in this Test, through to the third man fence for four
End of over 61 (4 runs) India 206/7 (lead by 22 runs)
M Hayward 21-8-70-2 (1nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 4* (28b) J Srinath 4* (5b 1x4)
61.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended carefully to the off side, good straight bat there from
Dasgupta
61.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off stump, shaping away from the right hander, left alone
61.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, OUT: full and on the off, the ball hits the
deck and moces away a touch, Dasgupta is already committed to the
shot, the ball slides past the edge to the keeper, another Indian
wicket falls
India 206/8, Partnership of 4
D Dasgupta c Boucher b Pollock 4 (31b 0x4 0x6)
J Srinath 4* (5b 1x4) SM Pollock 17.3-9-37-4 (2nb)
Dasgupta appeared to be a bit disappointed with the decision but
then again which batsman is happy to be given out? Even replays
could not conclusively show that Dasgupta had missed or played the
ball
61.4 Pollock to Khan, no run, an identical ball to the one that got the
wicket, Zaheer Khan goes for it but can't reach it, through to the
keeper
61.5 Pollock to Khan, OUT: good length ball on the off stump, the ball
jags back in to the right hander, taking his eyes off the ball he
camn only watch as the ball lobs to Boucher behind the stumps, no
doubt about this one, 5fer for Pollock, good spell
India 206/9, Partnership of 0
Z Khan c Boucher b Pollock 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
J Srinath 4* (5b 1x4) SM Pollock 17.5-9-37-5 (2nb)
61.6 Pollock to Nehra, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side
End of over 62 (maiden) India 206/9 (lead by 22 runs)
SM Pollock 18-10-37-5 (2nb) - Loch Logan End
J Srinath 4* (5b 1x4) A Nehra 0* (1b)
62.1 Hayward to Srinath, one run, full and on the off, prodded to third
man
Nehra gets on strike
62.2 Hayward to Nehra, no run, quick one on the stumps, turned to the on
side
62.3 Hayward to Nehra, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone, Hayward must really make Nehra play every ball, after
all he is not really known for his batting is Nehra
62.4 Hayward to Nehra, no run, once again short and ouside the off, left
alone
62.5 Hayward to Nehra, one run, overpitched and on the off, driven to
covers, Nehra scores his first run of the Test match
62.6 Hayward to Srinath, no run, full and on the off, tapped back past
the bowler to mid on
End of over 63 (2 runs) India 208/9 (lead by 24 runs)
M Hayward 22-8-72-2 (1nb) - Willows End
A Nehra 1* (5b) J Srinath 5* (7b 1x4)
63.1 Pollock to Nehra, (noball) no run, back of a length and rising very
quickly, slipping down the leg side, Nehra ducks under it
63.1 Pollock to Nehra, two runs, full and on the off, Nehra goes for an
almighty heave, high in the air over mid off, Ntini runs back and
dives but can't reach the ball
63.2 Pollock to Nehra, no run, full and on the off, defended
63.3 Pollock to Nehra, no run, good length ball on the off, defended to
the off side
63.4 Pollock to Nehra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
once again the ball comes back into the right hander, barely
defended down
63.5 Pollock to Nehra, FOUR, full again and on the off, Nehra sees the
slower delivery and gives it a fair tonk, the ball sails back over
the bowler's head and runs away to the fence, Ntini escorts the
ball well to the fence but can't save it
63.6 Pollock to Nehra, no run, full again and driven to mid off, mid off
has a shy at the stumps at the bowler's end as Srinath has backed
out a bit, third umpire called for, not out
End of over 64 (7 runs) India 215/9 (lead by 31 runs)
SM Pollock 19-10-44-5 (3nb) - Loch Logan End
J Srinath 5* (7b 1x4) A Nehra 7* (12b 1x4)
64.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run
64.2 Hayward to Srinath, one run, slower ball on the off, tapped away to
covers for a single
64.3 Hayward to Nehra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, chipped down to point
64.4 Hayward to Nehra, one run, and once again an easy single stolen
tapping the ball to the empty mid off - covers region
64.5 Hayward to Srinath, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
point
64.6 Hayward to Srinath, no run, full toss on the off, patted back to
the bowler with soft hands
End of over 65 (2 runs) India 217/9 (lead by 33 runs)
M Hayward 23-8-74-2 (1nb) - Willows End
A Nehra 8* (14b 1x4) J Srinath 6* (11b 1x4)
65.1 Pollock to Nehra, no run, straight ball on the off, defended
65.2 Pollock to Nehra, one run, short ball slipping down the leg side,
fended away to the on side
65.3 Pollock to Srinath, (noball) no run, short ball down the leg side,
left alone
65.3 Pollock to Srinath, no run, full and just outside the line of the
stumps, driven inside out to the off side
65.4 Pollock to Srinath, two runs, full and straight, Srinath walks
across his stumps neatly and clips the ball away to the midwicket
region for a brace
65.5 Pollock to Srinath, two runs, once again full and Srinath goes for
a bit of a heave, back over the bowler to the deep
65.6 Pollock to Srinath, no run, short quick bouncer, Srinath ducks,
Pollock would be happy as this brings the XIth man to strike
End of over 66 (6 runs) India 223/9 (lead by 39 runs)
SM Pollock 20-10-50-5 (4nb) - Loch Logan End
A Nehra 9* (16b 1x4) J Srinath 10* (16b 1x4)
Kallis has been brought back into the attack at the Willows End
66.1 Kallis to Nehra, no run, good length ball on the off, defended to
the slip cordon
66.2 Kallis to Nehra, SIX, full from Kallis, right in the slot for
Nehra, making like the Ferozhah Kotla during a league or club
match Nehra gives the ball an almighty thump, straight back over
the sight screen and into the stands
66.3 Kallis to Nehra, no run, outside the off, left alone
66.4 Kallis to Nehra, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
to point
66.5 Kallis to Nehra, no run, short of a length and on the off, played
down to point with soift hands
66.6 Kallis to Nehra, no run, low full toss outside the off stump, hit
back to the bowler
End of over 67 (6 runs) India 229/9 (lead by 45 runs)
JH Kallis 14-3-54-1 (1nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 10* (16b 1x4) A Nehra 15* (22b 1x4 1x6)
67.1 Pollock to Srinath, no run
67.2 Pollock to Srinath, FOUR, full and on the off, Srinath takes a long
slog over the leg side, gets enough bat on it to take the ball to
the midwicket fence
67.3 Pollock to Srinath, no run, full and on the off, defended
67.4 Pollock to Srinath, no run, short and outside the off, Srinath
takes a big swipe at it
67.5 Pollock to Srinath, no run, short again from Pollock, ducked under
67.6 Pollock to Srinath, no run, outside the off, on a good length,
played at and missed
End of over 68 (4 runs) India 233/9 (lead by 49 runs)
SM Pollock 21-10-54-5 (4nb) - Loch Logan End
A Nehra 15* (22b 1x4 1x6) J Srinath 14* (22b 2x4)
68.1 Kallis to Nehra, no run
68.2 Kallis to Nehra, no run, short and outside the off, swing and miss,
through to the keeper
68.3 Kallis to Nehra, one run, played back straight down the wicket
68.4 Kallis to Srinath, one run, full and on the off, driven through the
covers for a single
68.5 Kallis to Nehra, no run, good length ball outside the off, tapped
to the gully fielder
68.6 Kallis to Nehra, no run, good length ball outside the off, skidding
off the wicket, coming in just a shade, left alone
End of over 69 (2 runs) India 235/9 (lead by 51 runs)
JH Kallis 15-3-56-1 (1nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 15* (23b 2x4) A Nehra 16* (27b 1x4 1x6)
69.1 Pollock to Srinath, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, edged past the slips for a single
69.2 Pollock to Nehra, no run, quick ball on the off, slanting in to the
right hander, cut the batsman in half
69.3 Pollock to Nehra, one run, overpitched and outside the off, heaved
at, off the edge over point
69.4 Pollock to Srinath, OUT: slower ball on the off, Srinath has a dart
at it, the ball lobs comfortably to McKenzie at long on, catch
pouched and that is the end of the Indian innings
India 237/10, Partnership of 31
J Srinath c McKenzie b Pollock 16 (25b 2x4 0x6)
A Nehra 17* (29b 1x4 1x6) SM Pollock 21.4-10-56-6 (4nb)
India have managed a lead of 53 but that should not trouble the
South Africans too much
The only thing that can help the Indians now is a soft prayer for
rain, or a miracle - at Bloemfontein this November day, rain seems
the more likely!
Shaun Pollock scalps a deserved 6/56 taking his match tally to 10
wickets.
Join us again in a few minutes for the final innings of this match.
Match State: Innings Break
We can also tell you that this is Shaun Pollock's first ten-wicket
haul in a Test match. For more about the champion fast bowler take
a look at:
http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/PLAYERS/RSA/P/POLLOCK_SM_
03002228/
Mark Boucher too had a good time of it behind the stumps, snaring 8
victims in all.
The action begins now, Srinath to Gibbs
0.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, just back of a length and on the off,
Gibbs goes for a pull and does not connect, off the toe of the bat
to the off side
0.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
0.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, full and angled in to the off stump,
defended to covers
0.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, full and on the off stump, defended to
the off side
0.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run
0.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run
End of over 1 (maiden) South Africa 0/0 (54 more runs req)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 0* (6b)
Anil Kumble takes the new ball with Srinath
1.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, full and on the off, defended
1.2 Kumble to Kirsten, (noball) no run, full and down the leg side,
left alone, no-ball called
1.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, slow and on the off, flighted a bit
more, defended
1.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, full and looping in to the toes, on the
middle stump, defended with soft hands to the off side
1.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, from around the wicket, drifting in to
the pads, played at and missed, rapped on the pads
1.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run
1.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, full, speared down the leg side, left
well alone
End of over 2 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (53 more runs req)
A Kumble 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Loch Logan End
HH Gibbs 0* (6b) G Kirsten 0* (7b)
2.1 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, good length ball on the off, defended
down to covers, good single taken
2.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full, straight and on the pads, played
at and missed, loud shout for lbw, turned down, ball pitched
outside the leg stump and there might have been an inisde edge as
well
2.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, just back of a length and outside the
off, slanting away from the left hander, left well alone, through
to the stumper
2.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on the pads once more, not threatening
though, defended to the man under the helmet on the leg side,
Srinath not yet bowling at full pace
2.5 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Kirsten
freees his arms and plays a short arm jab of a drive through the
off side, not pretty, but then again this isn't a beauty pagent,
very effective stuff, races to the cover fence
2.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside the off
End of over 3 (5 runs) South Africa 6/0 (48 more runs req)
J Srinath 2-1-5-0 - Willows End
HH Gibbs 1* (7b) G Kirsten 4* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Kumble to Gibbs, OUT: full, straight and on the stumps, the ball
skids through, Gibbs misses it and is trapped in front of the
wicket, loud shout from Kumble and Asoka de Silva obliges
South Africa 6/1, Partnership of 6
HH Gibbs lbw b Kumble 1 (8b 0x4 0x6)
G Kirsten 4* (12b 1x4) A Kumble 1.1-0-1-1 (1nb)
Kallis is the new batsman.
3.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and down the leg side, tapped to the
on side
3.3 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
driven off the back foot through point in fine style
3.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run
3.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the pads, turned to the on
side
3.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 10/1 (44 more runs req)
A Kumble 2-0-5-1 (1nb) - Loch Logan End
G Kirsten 4* (12b 1x4) JH Kallis 4* (5b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
4.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full and outside the off, slanted
across the left hander, left alone
4.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run
4.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full and on the off, driven well but
straight to the man at short covers
4.5 Srinath to Kirsten, two runs, overpitched and on the off, driven
back past the bowler, Srinath makes no attempt to field the ball
and there's no one close, easy couple the result
4.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 5 (2 runs) South Africa 12/1 (42 more runs req)
J Srinath 3-1-7-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 4* (5b 1x4) G Kirsten 6* (18b 1x4)
5.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, slow and on the stumps, defended
5.2 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, slow again and a bit short, Kallis comes
down the track and gives the ball a clean hit, back over the
bowler's head, one bounce and over the ropes at long off, great
execution
5.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the off, defended
5.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run
5.5 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, full and on the off, the full face of
Kallis' heavy bat comes through the line of the ball, mid-off can
only watch as the ball zips past him to the fence
5.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run
End of over 6 (8 runs) South Africa 20/1 (34 more runs req)
A Kumble 3-0-13-1 (1nb) - Loch Logan End
G Kirsten 6* (18b 1x4) JH Kallis 12* (11b 3x4)
6.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side
6.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full and outside the off, angled to
point
6.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run
6.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
6.5 Srinath to Kirsten, (noball) no run, very short bouncer, left
alone, called a bouncer
6.5 Srinath to Kirsten, three runs, full and on the off, stroked well
through the off side, Nehra gives chase and fields
6.6 Srinath to Kallis, no run, another quick delivery, short, Kallis
ducks under it easily
End of over 7 (4 runs) South Africa 24/1 (30 more runs req)
J Srinath 4-1-11-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 9* (24b 1x4) JH Kallis 12* (12b 3x4)
7.1 Kumble to Kirsten, FOUR, full and outside the off, square driven to
the point fence
7.2 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, back of a length and on the off, driven
back past the bowler
7.3 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, short and on the pads, Kallis rocks back
and pulls the ball to the midwicket fence
7.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side
7.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, wide outside the off, played at and
missed
7.6 Kumble to Kallis, one run, back of a length and on the pads, turned
to fine leg
End of over 8 (10 runs) South Africa 34/1 (20 more runs req)
A Kumble 4-0-23-1 (1nb) - Loch Logan End
JH Kallis 17* (16b 4x4) G Kirsten 14* (26b 2x4)
8.1 Srinath to Kallis, no run, good length ball on the pads, played
back down the track with soft hands
8.2 Srinath to Kallis, no run, back of a lenth and outside the off,
left alone
8.3 Srinath to Kallis, no run, full again and angled in to the right
hander, played and missed, rapped on the pads
8.4 Srinath to Kallis, no run, short again and outside the off, left
alone, Srinath mixing the length up here
8.5 Srinath to Kallis, two runs, back of a length and on the pads, the
ball rises on Kallis, well played to deep fine leg with soft hands
8.6 Srinath to Kallis, no run, short ball on the pads, ducked under
End of over 9 (2 runs) South Africa 36/1 (18 more runs req)
J Srinath 5-1-13-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 14* (26b 2x4) JH Kallis 19* (22b 4x4)
Nehra into the attackl
9.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, down the leg side, left alone
9.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, short and outside the off, left alone
9.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, once again just short of a length and
outside the off, played at and missed, shaping away from the l
9.4 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
cleverly played away tom the vacant third man area
9.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side
9.6 Nehra to Kirsten, three runs, back of a length and outside the off,
driven inside out through the covers
End of over 10 (7 runs) South Africa 43/1 (11 more runs req)
A Nehra 1-0-7-0 - Loch Logan End
G Kirsten 21* (32b 3x4) JH Kallis 19* (22b 4x4)
Zaheer Khan comes on to bowl
10.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, full and on the off,. defended
10.2 Khan to Kirsten, one run, good length ball on the off, nudged away
for a single
10.3 Khan to Kallis, no run, over the wicket to the left hander,
slanting into the pads, tapped to the on side
10.4 Khan to Kallis, no run
10.5 Khan to Kallis, no run, full and wide of the stumps, left alone
10.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, quicker ball just outside the off, left
alone
End of over 11 (1 run) South Africa 44/1 (10 more runs req)
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 22* (34b 3x4) JH Kallis 19* (26b 4x4)
11.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, defended
11.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
awkward bounce, played at and missed
11.3 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
tapped to the off side for a quick single
11.4 Nehra to Kallis, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, no real pace or bounce on the ball, left alone
11.5 Nehra to Kallis, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Kallis plays forward, the ball jumps up unexpectedly and raps
the gloves
11.6 Nehra to Kallis, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 12 (1 run) South Africa 45/1 (9 more runs req)
A Nehra 2-0-8-0 - Loch Logan End
G Kirsten 23* (37b 3x4) JH Kallis 19* (29b 4x4)
12.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, short ball on the off, easily left alone
12.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run, full and on the off, tapped to point
12.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
12.4 Khan to Kirsten, no run, quick one down the leg side, glance played
and missed, through to the keeper
12.5 Khan to Kirsten, no run
12.6 Khan to Kirsten, two runs, full and slipping down the leg side,
tucked away to fine leg
End of over 13 (2 runs) South Africa 47/1 (7 more runs req)
Z Khan 2-0-3-0 - Willows End
JH Kallis 19* (29b 4x4) G Kirsten 25* (43b 3x4)
13.1 Nehra to Kallis, no run
13.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run
13.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run, left alone
13.4 Nehra to Kallis, one run, back of a length and on the pads, tapped
to the on side
13.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
back to the bowler
13.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run
End of over 14 (1 run) South Africa 48/1 (6 more runs req)
A Nehra 3-0-9-0 - Loch Logan End
JH Kallis 20* (33b 4x4) G Kirsten 25* (45b 3x4)
14.1 Khan to Kallis, one run, full and on the pads, tucked away to the
on side for a single
14.2 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, oerpitched and outside the off, cover driven
well to the fence, that almost settles the issue
14.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, full and on the pads, defended
14.4 Khan to Kirsten, one run, full and on the pads, stroked to fine
leg, that ends this Test match. South Africa have scored an
overwhelming 9-wicket win.
South Africa take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series
So South Africa draw first blood in this series, a rather
convincing win and some problems for India
India will have to sort out the opening batsmen berth, Dravid is
not happy there and would be far better down the order
The return of Harbajan Singh for the second test will strengthen
the bowling attack
Nehra looked good as the game went on and Kahn was there and there
about but does not look like a match winner
Agarkar might just be what is required on the South African pitches
For South Africa not much will change, except that Boje might be
left out for another all rounder
They have two weeks off while India go to east London for the match
against a youthful and strong South African A
Man of the match and presentations coming up
Gibbs, Tendulkar, Klusener and Pollock all must be contenders, with
Sehwag having a great debut a close call
Sehwag does look like a good player, in the tendulkar mold, who
hits the ball very cleanly and gets well into line
He is also not as fearful of the balls flying around the nose
Presentation about to get under way, with Jimmy Adams the
adjudicator for MoM
Ganguly comes forward as losing captain
We batted well yesterday afternoon, but this morning we just lost
too many wickets too quickly
Sehwag batted well and I am happy with him on his debut
The opening berth is a problem, but we think that Harbajan will be
ready for the 2nd test
All round the bowlers did not bowl well and we will be working on
it
Pollock comes forward ...
I thought we played well chasing 380 in the innings and coming out
with a win
The toss turned out to be right, but at one stage I wondered if I
had made the right call
It was a good pitch and there was a lot of good entertainment from
both sides
As man of the match for the 10 wickets in the match for the first
time in his career, .....
I used the pitch well in the 1st innings but things changed in the
second innings and we found the length and line that was needed
Knowing that I had never taken a 10 fer made this one even better,
it took me 50 or something games
I am enjoying my cricket at the moment and look to continueing as
long as I can
That concludes the presentation and we from CricInfo thank you for
your patronage
We will be back again on Friday for the India warm-up match, so
until then, good night all
Match State: South Africa win by 9 wickets
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