6th Match: Australia v South Africa at Brisbane, 20 Jan 2002

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 13.30 AEST (14.30 AEDT, 03.30 GMT)

   0.1 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, played back to short mid off
   0.2 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, inswinging ball comes in to Waugh and
        hits him on the pad.
   0.3 Pollock to ME Waugh, one run, flick off legs down to fine leg
   0.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper
   0.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper
   0.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper

End of over 1 (1 run) Australia 1/0 (RR: 1.00)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0 - Vulture Street End
ME Waugh 1* (3b) ML Hayden 0* (3b)

   1.1 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, left alone through to keeper
   1.2 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, huge shout for LBW . Waugh cramped up
        trying to play across the line.
   1.3 Elworthy to ME Waugh, one run, flick off legs down to fine leg.
   1.4 Elworthy to Hayden, FOUR, beautiful drive by Hayden through the
        covers. raced away to fence
   1.5 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, played solidly forward
   1.6 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through too keeper.

End of over 2 (5 runs) Australia 6/0 (RR: 3.00)
S Elworthy 1-0-5-0 - Stanley Street End
ME Waugh 2* (6b) ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4)

   2.1 Pollock to ME Waugh, one run, flick off legs down to fine leg.
   2.2 Pollock to Hayden, no run, played forward to ground.
   2.3 Pollock to Hayden, one run, off back foot and dabbed to short mid
        wicket
   2.4 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, Huge LBW shout ! similiar to the first
        and not given by umpire
   2.5 Pollock to ME Waugh, three runs, flicked by Waugh off pads .
        elegant shot.
   2.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper.

End of over 3 (5 runs) Australia 11/0 (RR: 3.67)
SM Pollock 2-0-6-0 - Vulture Street End
ME Waugh 6* (9b) ML Hayden 5* (9b 1x4)

   3.1 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, bouncer . played off back foot to
        ground.
   3.2 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, played down to ground off back foot.
   3.3 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, solid defence on front foot.
   3.4 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, shortish ball tried to work on leg
        side but straight to ground .
   3.5 Elworthy to ME Waugh, two runs, back foot drive through vacant
        cover region.
   3.6 Elworthy to ME Waugh, one run, shortish ball worked to third man
        for single.

End of over 4 (3 runs) Australia 14/0 (RR: 3.50)
S Elworthy 2-0-8-0 - Stanley Street End
ME Waugh 9* (15b) ML Hayden 5* (9b 1x4)

   4.1 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, played off back foot to ground.
   4.2 Pollock to ME Waugh, two runs, played off legs again through mid
        wicket
   4.3 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, short ball , worked on leg side, looks
        for quick single but sent back by Hayden.
   4.4 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, off back foot straight to mid off.
   4.5 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, good bouncer , left alone by Waugh.
   4.6 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, driven to mid off, straight to
        fielder.

End of over 5 (2 runs) Australia 16/0 (RR: 3.20)
SM Pollock 3-0-8-0 - Vulture Street End
ML Hayden 5* (9b 1x4) ME Waugh 11* (21b)

   5.1 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, driven to mid off
   5.2 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, played to ground
   5.3 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper
   5.4 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper. Good line
        and length by Elworthy
   5.5 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper
   5.6 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, played on front foot. down to ground to
        complete the first maiden of the day .

End of over 6 (maiden) Australia 16/0 (RR: 2.67)
S Elworthy 3-1-8-0 - Stanley Street End
ME Waugh 11* (21b) ML Hayden 5* (15b 1x4)

   6.1 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, left alone through to keeper
   6.2 Pollock to ME Waugh, no run, played on front foot trying to work it
        in to the gap, but straight to short cover region.
   6.3 Pollock to ME Waugh, one run, back foot edge down to third man
   6.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, played back to bowler.
   6.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, back foot shot straight to short cover
        region
   6.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, played back to bowler off back foot.
        Good tight bowling by SA

End of over 7 (1 run) Australia 17/0 (RR: 2.43)
SM Pollock 4-0-9-0 - Vulture Street End
ME Waugh 12* (24b) ML Hayden 5* (18b 1x4)

   7.1 Elworthy to ME Waugh, one run, short ball played off back foot to
        third man
   7.2 Elworthy to Hayden, two runs, cover drive by Hayden beats field
   7.3 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through to Keeper.
   7.4 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, back foot swipe by Hayden doesn't
        connect and ball rolls to fielder
   7.5 Elworthy to Hayden, one run, bouncer , played a high cut shot down
        to third man where Langeveldt puts down a sitter!
   7.6 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, played off back foot defensively

End of over 8 (4 runs) Australia 21/0 (RR: 2.62)
S Elworthy 4-1-12-0 - Stanley Street End
ML Hayden 8* (22b 1x4) ME Waugh 13* (26b)

   8.1 Pollock to Hayden, no run, back foot drive that nearly beats mid
        on, but well fielded
   8.2 Pollock to Hayden, no run, soft hand shot on front foot looking for
        single but doesn't get it
   8.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, solid drive to mid off.
   8.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, back foot defence , played to ground
   8.5 Pollock to Hayden, two runs, off back foot and dabbed through mid
        wicket off hips
   8.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, played back straight to bowler

End of over 9 (2 runs) Australia 23/0 (RR: 2.56)
SM Pollock 5-0-11-0 - Vulture Street End
ME Waugh 13* (26b) ML Hayden 10* (28b 1x4)

   9.1 Elworthy to ME Waugh, two runs, uppsish cut shot over gully down to
        third man
   9.2 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, back foot shot played to gully
   9.3 Elworthy to ME Waugh, no run, played to mid off
   9.4 Elworthy to ME Waugh, OUT: inside edge and beautifully taken by
        Boucher . A full length dive taken in one hand!

       Australia 25/1, Partnership of 25
       ME Waugh  c Boucher b Elworthy  15 (30b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 10* (28b 1x4) S Elworthy 4.4-1-14-1

   9.5 Elworthy to Ponting, three runs, great leg flick to get off the
        mark.
   9.6 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 10 (5 runs) Australia 28/1 (RR: 2.80)
S Elworthy 5-1-17-1 - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 3* (1b) ML Hayden 10* (29b 1x4)

  10.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off
  10.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off again
  10.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played forward to covers
  10.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played forward to short cover
  10.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played forward to short cover.
  10.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played on leg side to mid on. straight
        to fielder

End of over 11 (maiden) Australia 28/1 (RR: 2.55)
SM Pollock 6-1-11-0 - Vulture Street End
ML Hayden 10* (29b 1x4) RT Ponting 3* (7b)

  11.1 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, left alone through to keeper.
  11.2 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, shorter ball chopped down and ball
        bounces to keeper on first bounce.
  11.3 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, played back to bowler on back foot.
  11.4 Elworthy to Hayden, wide: no run, wide outside off
  11.4 Elworthy to Hayden, no run, played off hips to mid wicket
  11.5 Elworthy to Hayden, OUT: A back foot shot off  a shortish ball.
        Hayden tries to pull but finds the top edge straight to Kirsten at
        Mid off

       Australia 29/2, Partnership of 4
       ML Hayden  c Kirsten b Elworthy  10 (34b 1x4 0x6)
       RT Ponting 3* (7b) S Elworthy 5.5-1-18-2 (1w)

  11.6 Elworthy to Martyn, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 12 (1 run) Australia 29/2 (RR: 2.42)
S Elworthy 6-1-18-2 (1w) - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 3* (7b) DR Martyn 0* (1b)

  12.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off. Looked like
        some good in-swing
  12.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, played a beautiful leg glance
        through mid wicket .
  12.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, driven , but straight to mid on
  12.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, front foot shot straight to cover
  12.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, short ball and whisked away off
        hip . fielded by fine leg.
  12.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, driven straight to mid on. doesn't
        beat fielder

End of over 13 (4 runs) Australia 33/2 (RR: 2.54)
CK Langeveldt 1-0-4-0 - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 0* (1b) RT Ponting 7* (13b)

  13.1 Kallis to Martyn, no run, short ball, played to gully, but doesn't
        beat trusty Rhodes who dives full length to save it.
  13.2 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played back defensively
  13.3 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played to mid off
  13.4 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played to mid off. solid defence
  13.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, cut shot straight to point
  13.6 Kallis to Martyn, three runs, flicked off legs through mid wicket.
        taken from outside off.

End of over 14 (3 runs) Australia 36/2 (RR: 2.57)
JH Kallis 1-0-3-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 3* (7b) RT Ponting 7* (13b)

  14.1 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, beautiful drive to mid off region but
        doesn't beat fielder
  14.2 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, off back foot . straight to ground
  14.3 Langeveldt to Martyn, one run, played away off hips and they take a
        quick single
  14.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, off back foot and glided to short
        fine leg. scamper through for the single
  14.5 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, driven back to bowler
  14.6 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, off back foot and straight to point.
        another tidy economical over.

End of over 15 (2 runs) Australia 38/2 (RR: 2.53)
CK Langeveldt 2-0-6-0 - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 8* (14b) DR Martyn 4* (12b)

  15.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, played defensivly back to bowler
  15.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, front foot drive played straight in to
        Ponting's pad where it gets caught and Ponting hands it to the
        fielder
  15.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, another inside edge trying to drive but
        this time belts straight in to pad.
  15.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, played defensivly to ground.
  15.5 Kallis to Ponting, no run, driven on bounce to Gibbs at cover.
  15.6 Kallis to Ponting, one run, a misguided drive that ends up on the
        leg side and they easily get the one.

End of over 16 (1 run) Australia 39/2 (RR: 2.44)
JH Kallis 2-0-4-0 - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 9* (20b) DR Martyn 4* (12b)

  16.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, smashed over the top of mid off.
        typical Ponting drive.
  16.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, worked on leg side from middle but
        directly to fielder
  16.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, guided on front foot to third man
  16.4 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, back foot flick to mid on
  16.5 Langeveldt to Martyn, (noball) no run, Sharp bouncer
  16.5 Langeveldt to Martyn, one run, another short ball , played pull
        shot straight to deep mid wicket
  16.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, played on back foot to gorund and
        Ponting changes his bat at the end of the over

End of over 17 (7 runs) Australia 46/2 (RR: 2.71)
CK Langeveldt 3-0-13-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 5* (15b) RT Ponting 14* (24b 1x4)

  17.1 Kallis to Martyn, four runs, played tgrough to cover
  17.2 Kallis to Martyn, no run, back to bowler
  17.3 Kallis to Martyn, two runs, guided shot through cover
  17.4 Kallis to Martyn, two runs, played past bowler on leg side
  17.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run
  17.6 Kallis to Martyn, one run, played to square leg

End of over 18 (9 runs) Australia 55/2 (RR: 3.06)
JH Kallis 3-0-13-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 14* (21b) RT Ponting 14* (24b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  18.1 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, played to mid on
  18.2 Langeveldt to Martyn, three runs, glorious cover drive by Martyn
        from a loose half volley.
  18.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, played on back foot to Gibbs at
        cover
  18.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, soft hands on front foot looking for
        single.
  18.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, SIX, Danced down the pitch and smashed over
        the heads of fielders, spectators and eventually landed on top of
        the bar many many rows back.
  18.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, played to gully.

End of over 19 (9 runs) Australia 64/2 (RR: 3.37)
CK Langeveldt 4-0-22-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 17* (23b) RT Ponting 20* (28b 1x4 1x6)

  19.1 Kallis to Martyn, two runs, off hips to vacant deep square leg.
        field is now out
  19.2 Kallis to Martyn, no run, dabbed to mid on straight to fielder
  19.3 Kallis to Martyn, one run, cover drive to deep extra cover
  19.4 Kallis to Ponting, one run, cover drive to deep extra cover. easy
        single
  19.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played solid defense
  19.6 Kallis to Martyn, no run, front foot shot to mid off

End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 68/2 (RR: 3.40)
JH Kallis 4-0-17-0 - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 21* (29b 1x4 1x6) DR Martyn 20* (28b)

  20.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, uppishly driven to third man
  20.2 Langeveldt to Martyn, no run, front defence.
  20.3 Langeveldt to Martyn, one run, scampered through for single on leg
        side. direct hit but 3rd Umpire not called for.
  20.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, pull shot from short ball and raced
        away to fence.
  20.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, flicked off legs to deep square.
  20.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, full toss driven to deep mid off.

End of over 21 (9 runs) Australia 77/2 (RR: 3.67)
CK Langeveldt 5-0-31-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 29* (33b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 21* (30b)

  21.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, played to mid on
  21.2 Kallis to Ponting, one run, guided to deep third man
  21.3 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played back to bowler
  21.4 Kallis to Martyn, three runs, glorious on drive played by Martyn .
        They take three but couldn't get the fourth
  21.5 Kallis to Ponting, one run, played to deep square leg. Look for 2
        but Martyn says No.
  21.6 Kallis to Martyn, (noball) no run, short bouncer well over
        batsman's head. Kallis ponders his thoughts in the centre of the
        pitch .
  21.6 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played defensivly

End of over 22 (6 runs) Australia 83/2 (RR: 3.77)
JH Kallis 5-0-23-0 (1nb) - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 31* (36b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 24* (34b)

  22.1 Klusener to Ponting, no run, played and missed outside off
  22.2 Klusener to Ponting, no run, ball jumps on to Ponting who trys to
        drive it away
  22.3 Klusener to Ponting, one run, played back past bowler for the easy
        single
  22.4 Klusener to Martyn, no run, played to gully on front foot
  22.5 Klusener to Martyn, two runs, cover drive pasts Pollock for two
  22.6 Klusener to Martyn, one run, guided to third man

End of over 23 (4 runs) Australia 87/2 (RR: 3.78)
L Klusener 1-0-4-0 - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 27* (37b) RT Ponting 32* (39b 2x4 1x6)

  23.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, neatly driven to deep mid off for easy
        single
  23.2 Boje to Ponting, FOUR, a fine nick from Ponting trying to guide it
        on leg side beats the Keeper and races away
  23.3 Boje to Ponting, no run, tried to play through on-side straight to
        fielder
  23.4 Boje to Ponting, two runs, played through to deep mid off. Ponting
        hurries through for 2
  23.5 Boje to Ponting, one run, guided to deep square leg.
  23.6 Boje to Martyn, no run, attempted sweep shot, but hits Ponting on
        pad

End of over 24 (8 runs) Australia 95/2 (RR: 3.96)
N Boje 1-0-8-0 - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 39* (43b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 28* (39b)

  24.1 Klusener to Ponting, one run, played on back foot to deep mid off
  24.2 Klusener to Martyn, one run, square drive to deep extra cover
  24.3 Klusener to Ponting, no run, driven to mid off
  24.4 Klusener to Ponting, (noball) one run, A pull shot which Ponting
        skies straight to Boje. sitter of a catch taken well.
  24.4 Klusener to Martyn, one run
  24.5 Klusener to Ponting, no run
  24.6 Klusener to Ponting, one run, guided to third man

End of over 25 (6 runs) Australia 101/2 (RR: 4.04)
L Klusener 2-0-10-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 42* (48b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 30* (41b)

  25.1 Boje to Ponting, one run, on drive to long on . easy single
  25.2 Boje to Martyn, one run, played to cow corner direction for easy
        single
  25.3 Boje to Ponting, no run, played forward
  25.4 Boje to Ponting, one run, straight drive beats bowler and fielded
        by deep mid on
  25.5 Boje to Martyn, one run, easy single to cow corner region
  25.6 Boje to Ponting, no run, played on ground on back foot

End of over 26 (4 runs) Australia 105/2 (RR: 4.04)
N Boje 2-0-12-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 32* (43b) RT Ponting 44* (52b 3x4 1x6)

  26.1 Klusener to Martyn, one run, flicked to fine leg.
  26.2 Klusener to Ponting, one run, pushed to deep mid off for single
  26.3 Klusener to Martyn, one run, cover drive to deep cover
  26.4 Klusener to Ponting, no run, played directyl to fielder at wideish
        mid off
  26.5 Klusener to Ponting, no run, good ball which Ponting tries to push
        on leg side but doesn't connect
  26.6 Klusener to Ponting, one run, dabbed on leg side to just forward of
        square leg

End of over 27 (4 runs) Australia 109/2 (RR: 4.04)
L Klusener 3-0-14-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 46* (56b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 34* (45b)

  27.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, played forward to short extra cover
  27.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, good quick single on leg side, from a
        Ponting "Push"
  27.3 Boje to Martyn, no run, sweep shot hit well but straight to fielder
  27.4 Boje to Martyn, no run, good drive and well saved by bowler . saved
        the single
  27.5 Boje to Martyn, no run, played on leg to deep leg slip
  27.6 Boje to Martyn, one run, single to long on

End of over 28 (2 runs) Australia 111/2 (RR: 3.96)
N Boje 3-0-14-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 35* (49b) RT Ponting 47* (58b 3x4 1x6)

  28.1 Klusener to Martyn, no run, driven straight to cover
  28.2 Klusener to Martyn, one run, guided to third man for single
  28.3 Klusener to Ponting, no run, played and missed , Boucher whips the
        bails off, but Ponting never left his crease
  28.4 Klusener to Ponting, one run, pushed to cover point
  28.5 Klusener to Martyn, one run, pull shot to deep fine leg
  28.6 Klusener to Ponting, one run, played to deep mid on

End of over 29 (4 runs) Australia 115/2 (RR: 3.97)
L Klusener 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 49* (61b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 37* (52b)

  29.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, sweep shot hits his arm and pops up to
        keeper
  29.2 Boje to Ponting, no run
  29.3 Boje to Ponting, one run, guided to short square leg to bring up
        his 50!
  29.4 Boje to Martyn, one run, driven to deep mid on for easy single
  29.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, played back to bowler
  29.6 Boje to Ponting, wide: no run, quicker ball strays down leg side.
        called wide by umpire
  29.6 Boje to Ponting, one run, dances down the pitch and guides to deep
        square leg.

End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 119/2 (RR: 3.97)
N Boje 4-0-18-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 51* (66b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 38* (53b)

  30.1 Klusener to Ponting, three runs, whipped off legs to deepish wide
        mid on. good running to fit the 3 in .
  30.2 Klusener to Martyn, one run, front glide to third man
  30.3 Klusener to Ponting, one run, played to deep square
  30.4 Klusener to Martyn, no run, straight to cover
  30.5 Klusener to Martyn, one run, driven well to deep cover .
  30.6 Klusener to Ponting, FOUR, full toss on middle stump and smashed on
        leg side . glorious shot that races away to boundary.

End of over 31 (10 runs) Australia 129/2 (RR: 4.16)
L Klusener 5-0-28-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 40* (56b) RT Ponting 59* (69b 4x4 1x6)

  31.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, an easy drive to deep mid on for single
  31.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, danced and played on ground to cow corner
  31.3 Boje to Martyn, no run
  31.4 Boje to Martyn, one run, played to deep mid on
  31.5 Boje to Ponting, one run, played to deep gully for single
  31.6 Boje to Martyn, one run, attempted flick on leg side doesn't come
        off, but they scamper through for a single just wide off keeper

End of over 32 (5 runs) Australia 134/2 (RR: 4.19)
N Boje 5-0-23-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 43* (60b) RT Ponting 61* (71b 4x4 1x6)

  32.1 Elworthy to Martyn, two runs, guided leg glance to vacant cow
        corner area
  32.2 Elworthy to Martyn, three runs, full toss smashed away by Martyn.
        He plays a beautiful cover drive
  32.3 Elworthy to Ponting, one run, short ball and guided on back foot
        down to third man
  32.4 Elworthy to Martyn, no run, played back solidly
  32.5 Elworthy to Martyn, two runs, short ball and played away off hips.
        They just make the 2nd through good running to bring up Martyn's
        50.
  32.6 Elworthy to Martyn, one run, typical Martyn cover drive for single

End of over 33 (9 runs) Australia 143/2 (RR: 4.33)
S Elworthy 7-1-27-2 (1w) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 51* (65b) RT Ponting 62* (72b 4x4 1x6)

  33.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, pushed to vacant off side area
  33.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, cut shot stepping away and too fielded at
        deep cover
  33.3 Boje to Martyn, one run, cut shot stepping away and fielded at deep
        cover
  33.4 Boje to Ponting, no run, Ponting plays forward looking for single
  33.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, Ponting plays forward looking again for
        single , nearly gets the overthrow
  33.6 Boje to Ponting, no run, good bowling by Boje. Played to ground on
        front foot.

End of over 34 (3 runs) Australia 146/2 (RR: 4.29)
N Boje 6-0-26-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 53* (67b) RT Ponting 63* (76b 4x4 1x6)

  34.1 Elworthy to Martyn, no run, short ball , missed pull shot by
        Martyn.
  34.2 Elworthy to Martyn, two runs, guided front foot shot to deep third
        man.
  34.3 Elworthy to Martyn, no run, dab shot through to gully. Well fielded
        by Pollock.
  34.4 Elworthy to Martyn, FOUR, smashed away through gully . Beautiful
        cut shot just wide of diving fieldsman
  34.5 Elworthy to Martyn, no run
  34.6 Elworthy to Martyn, no run, played to mid on

End of over 35 (6 runs) Australia 152/2 (RR: 4.34)
S Elworthy 8-1-33-2 (1w) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 63* (76b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 59* (73b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  35.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played back to bowler
  35.2 Pollock to Ponting, one run, pull shot to deep square leg
  35.3 Pollock to Martyn, two runs, pushed on off side. Half cut/dab to
        deep third man
  35.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, back foot drive to deep point
  35.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played cut shot straight to gully
  35.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, straight drive past bowler to deep mid
        on

End of over 36 (5 runs) Australia 157/2 (RR: 4.36)
SM Pollock 7-1-16-0 - Stanley Street End
RT Ponting 65* (80b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 62* (75b 1x4)

  36.1 Kallis to Ponting, FOUR, Danced down the pitch first ball from
        Kallis in this spell and smashes it over his head for four.
        Welcome Back!
  36.2 Kallis to Ponting, one run, guides the quick single to short mid
        wicket
  36.3 Kallis to Martyn, no run
  36.4 Kallis to Martyn, no run, straight to gully
  36.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, played to cover
  36.6 Kallis to Martyn, FOUR, identical shot to first ball. absolutley
        smasheed over bowler's head.

End of over 37 (9 runs) Australia 166/2 (RR: 4.49)
JH Kallis 6-0-32-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 70* (82b 5x4 1x6) DR Martyn 66* (79b 2x4)

  37.1 Pollock to Ponting, one run, pushed down to mid on
  37.2 Pollock to Martyn, one run, guided cut shot to third man
  37.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played to mid on
  37.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, played to cover
  37.5 Pollock to Ponting, one run, leg side push off legs down to mid on
  37.6 Pollock to Martyn, one run, rocked back and belted the ball
        straight to deep cover

End of over 38 (4 runs) Australia 170/2 (RR: 4.47)
SM Pollock 8-1-20-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 68* (81b 2x4) RT Ponting 72* (86b 5x4 1x6)

  38.1 Kallis to Martyn, FOUR, What you would call a whack. Cross bat
        effective slog that beats everyone and races away .
  38.2 Kallis to Martyn, no run
  38.3 Kallis to Martyn, no run, backed away and attempted push through
        gap but straight to fielder
  38.4 Kallis to Martyn, (noball) no run, another bouncer well above the
        shoulder. Free runs to Australia.
  38.4 Kallis to Martyn, no run, driven to a wide mid off
  38.5 Kallis to Martyn, no run, slower ball that devieved Martyn in to a
        play and miss. through to keeper
  38.6 Kallis to Martyn, one run, short ball and cut away, but saved by
        Rhodes on the dive

End of over 39 (6 runs) Australia 176/2 (RR: 4.51)
JH Kallis 7-0-38-0 (2nb) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 73* (88b 3x4) RT Ponting 72* (86b 5x4 1x6)

  39.1 Boje to Martyn, one run, played off legs to deep square leg
  39.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, straight drive past bowler for the single
  39.3 Boje to Martyn, FOUR, stepped away and smashed high down to a wide
        mid off . great shot for four
  39.4 Boje to Martyn, one run, drive down to deep mid on
  39.5 Boje to Ponting, no run, danced down the pitch but doesn't get good
        bat on it.
  39.6 Boje to Ponting, no run

End of over 40 (7 runs) Australia 183/2 (RR: 4.57)
N Boje 7-0-33-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 79* (91b 4x4) RT Ponting 73* (89b 5x4 1x6)

  40.1 Klusener to Martyn, no run
  40.2 Klusener to Martyn, one run, dug out on back foot past bowler for
        the single
  40.3 Klusener to Ponting, FOUR, flicked off legs , in a stylish way only
        Ponting can expose.
  40.4 Klusener to Ponting, one run, high in air to deep mid on
  40.5 Klusener to Martyn, FOUR, backed away, gave himself room and
        middled a beautiful loftish cover drive.
  40.6 Klusener to Martyn, no run, straight to cover.

End of over 41 (10 runs) Australia 193/2 (RR: 4.71)
L Klusener 6-0-38-0 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
RT Ponting 78* (91b 6x4 1x6) DR Martyn 84* (95b 5x4)

  41.1 Boje to Ponting, no run, tried to find gap on leg side but hit
        straight to a wide mid on
  41.2 Boje to Ponting, one run, great running. Ponting plays the ball
        softly and they scamper through
  41.3 Boje to Martyn, two runs, sweep shot that beats a diving fielder's
        hand and races away to deep backward square leg
  41.4 Boje to Martyn, one run, guided down to thrid man
  41.5 Boje to Ponting, one run, easy single down to deep mid on
  41.6 Boje to Martyn, one run, a leg glance pushed to deep square where
        they practically walk a single

End of over 42 (6 runs) Australia 199/2 (RR: 4.74)
N Boje 8-0-39-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 88* (98b 5x4) RT Ponting 80* (94b 6x4 1x6)

  42.1 Klusener to Martyn, one run, full toss played too deep mid off
  42.2 Klusener to Ponting, OUT: A half volley whacked hard straight on
        the up to Gibbs. Great innings

       Australia 200/3, Partnership of 171
       RT Ponting  c Gibbs b Klusener  80 (95b 6x4 1x6)
       DR Martyn 89* (99b 5x4) L Klusener 6.2-0-39-1 (1nb)

  42.3 Klusener to Symonds, one run, pushed to deep mid on to the roar of
        the crowd
  42.4 Klusener to Martyn, one run, driven to long on again for the
        single.
  42.5 Klusener to Symonds, one run, played off hips from a short ball to
        backward square leg.
  42.6 Klusener to Martyn, no run, played straight to cover

End of over 43 (4 runs) Australia 203/3 (RR: 4.72)
L Klusener 7-0-42-1 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
A Symonds 2* (2b) DR Martyn 90* (101b 5x4)

  43.1 Boje to Symonds, no run, big shout for LBW but batsman well down
        the pitch.
  43.2 Boje to Symonds, no run, bowler appeals again this time for a
        missed sweep shot.
  43.3 Boje to Symonds, one run, pushed down to long-off
  43.4 Boje to Martyn, no run, played directly to fielder at short cow
        corner
  43.5 Boje to Martyn, one run, swep shot to deep square leg.
  43.6 Boje to Symonds, OUT: a top edge trying to play across the line .
        ball pops up straigh to Rhodes.

       Australia 205/4, Partnership of 5
       A Symonds  c Rhodes b Boje  3 (6b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 44 (2 runs) Australia 205/4 (RR: 4.66)
N Boje 9-0-41-1 (1w) - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 91* (103b 5x4) 

  44.1 Klusener to Martyn, one run, played to cover for easy single
  44.2 Klusener to SR Waugh, no run, played on leg side to short cow
        corner
  44.3 Klusener to SR Waugh, one run, yorker dug out by Waugh straight to
        long off
  44.4 Klusener to Martyn, no run, another yorker this time being well dug
        out by Martyn for no run .
  44.5 Klusener to Martyn, one run, played square drive to deep cover
  44.6 Klusener to SR Waugh, (noball) one run
  44.6 Klusener to Martyn, one run

End of over 45 (6 runs) Australia 211/4 (RR: 4.69)
L Klusener 8-0-48-1 (2nb) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 94* (107b 5x4) SR Waugh 2* (3b)

  45.1 Boje to Martyn, no run
  45.2 Boje to Martyn, one run
  45.3 Boje to SR Waugh, one run, driven well , guided past mid off for
        single
  45.4 Boje to Martyn, no run, a nothing shot straight to short cow corner
  45.5 Boje to Martyn, no run, guided dab/cut shot straight to short
        gully. Nervous 90s!
  45.6 Boje to Martyn, no run, missed sweep shot , taken by keeper.
        Probably came off pad as wide not given.

End of over 46 (2 runs) Australia 213/4 (RR: 4.63)
N Boje 10-0-43-1 (1w) - Stanley Street End
SR Waugh 3* (4b) DR Martyn 95* (112b 5x4)

  46.1 Elworthy to SR Waugh, one run
  46.2 Elworthy to Martyn, one run
  46.3 Elworthy to SR Waugh, no run
  46.4 Elworthy to SR Waugh, two runs
  46.5 Elworthy to SR Waugh, FOUR
  46.6 Elworthy to SR Waugh, two runs

End of over 47 (10 runs) Australia 223/4 (RR: 4.74)
S Elworthy 9-1-43-2 (1w) - Vulture Street End
DR Martyn 96* (113b 5x4) SR Waugh 12* (9b 1x4)

  47.1 Pollock to Martyn, two runs
  47.2 Pollock to Martyn, no run, driven to mid off
  47.3 Pollock to Martyn, one run, driven to deep mid off
  47.4 Pollock to SR Waugh, no run, played to mid off
  47.5 Pollock to SR Waugh, no run, played to mid off
  47.6 Pollock to SR Waugh, no run, played back to bowler. no run again.
        this is good bowling by Polloc.

End of over 48 (3 runs) Australia 226/4 (RR: 4.71)
SM Pollock 9-1-23-0 - Stanley Street End
DR Martyn 99* (116b 5x4) SR Waugh 12* (12b 1x4)

  48.1 Elworthy to Martyn, one run, played to deep point for single to
        bring up what has been a tremendous 100 for Martyn and Australia.
  48.2 Elworthy to SR Waugh, two runs, backed away and played a cut shot
        to deep third man. good running
  48.3 Elworthy to SR Waugh, one run, played to deep mid on for easy
        single
  48.4 Elworthy to Martyn, one run, dab shot to third man for single\
  48.5 Elworthy to SR Waugh, FOUR, full toss and guided deliberately fine
        past keeper for four.
  48.6 Elworthy to SR Waugh, one run, push down to deep mid off

End of over 49 (10 runs) Australia 236/4 (RR: 4.82)
S Elworthy 10-1-53-2 (1w) - Vulture Street End
SR Waugh 20* (16b 2x4) DR Martyn 101* (118b 5x4)

  49.1 Pollock to SR Waugh, no run, played back to bowler.
  49.2 Pollock to SR Waugh, one run, played back to bowler, Pollock picks
        it up and has a shy at the stumps but misses.
  49.3 Pollock to Martyn, two runs, great running. a drive to long on and
        they scamper home.
  49.4 Pollock to Martyn, no run, yorker dug out for no run.
  49.5 Pollock to Martyn, one run, single to Rhodes. an uppishly driven
        shot
  49.6 Pollock to SR Waugh, one run, played to cover to Rhodes. Well saved
        to stop  the second.

End of over 50 (5 runs) Australia 241/4 (RR: 4.82)
SM Pollock 10-1-28-0 - Stanley Street End
SR Waugh 22* (19b 2x4) DR Martyn 104* (121b 5x4)

Match State: Lunch

   0.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, played down, nearly rolled back on to
        stumps.
   0.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, played back and across.
   0.3 McGrath to Gibbs, five runs, quick single, Symonds has a shy at the
        stumps and the ball flies away for 4 over throws
   0.4 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played down on back foot
   0.5 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played back and across, ball kept low
        and kept out by Kirsten
   0.6 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played down, almost chopped back on to
        stumps.

End of over 1 (5 runs) South Africa 5/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 237/49 = 4.84)
GD McGrath 1-0-5-0 - Vulture Street End
HH Gibbs 5* (3b) G Kirsten 0* (3b)

   1.1 Gillespie to Gibbs, one run, short ball , played off back foot on
        leg side
   1.2 Gillespie to Kirsten, FOUR, cut away from a short all outside off.
        Ball flew like a rocket to the boundary
   1.3 Gillespie to Kirsten, one run, another cut shot, but this time down
        to third man for the single.
   1.4 Gillespie to Gibbs, two runs, played off hips down to fine leg.
   1.5 Gillespie to Gibbs, wide: two runs, wide down leg, Gilchrist
        fumbles it and they scamper for two.
   1.5 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run
   1.6 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run

End of over 2 (11 runs) South Africa 16/0 (RR: 8.00 RRR: 226/48 = 4.71)
JN Gillespie 1-0-11-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
G Kirsten 5* (5b 1x4) HH Gibbs 8* (7b)

   2.1 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played down defensevily
   2.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played and missed through to keeper
   2.3 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, cut shot to gully
   2.4 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, cut shot to third man
   2.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, played back and across
   2.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run

End of over 3 (1 run) South Africa 17/0 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 225/47 = 4.79)
GD McGrath 2-0-6-0 - Vulture Street End
G Kirsten 6* (9b 1x4) HH Gibbs 8* (9b)

   3.1 Gillespie to Kirsten, two runs, cut shot away through region of
        gully
   3.2 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, played to gully again of back foot
   3.3 Gillespie to Kirsten, one run, dabbed to short cover for the single
   3.4 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
   3.5 Gillespie to Gibbs, FOUR, short ball flicked off hips and just
        reaches boundary
   3.6 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, foward defense and fielded by gully

End of over 4 (7 runs) South Africa 24/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 218/46 = 4.74)
JN Gillespie 2-0-18-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
G Kirsten 9* (12b 1x4) HH Gibbs 12* (12b 1x4)

   4.1 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, half front and half back foot dab by
        Kirsten straight to ground.
   4.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, front foot defense
   4.3 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, played through gully region , beats
        fielder and saved by 3rd man
   4.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, shout for LBW! but Gibbs got an inside
        edge
   4.5 McGrath to Gibbs, two runs, back foot dab through covers . Great
        fielding.
   4.6 McGrath to Gibbs, two runs, short ball, pulled away to mid wicket

End of over 5 (5 runs) South Africa 29/0 (RR: 5.80 RRR: 213/45 = 4.73)
GD McGrath 3-0-11-0 - Vulture Street End
G Kirsten 10* (15b 1x4) HH Gibbs 16* (15b 1x4)

   5.1 Gillespie to Kirsten, one run
   5.2 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, front foot defense
   5.3 Gillespie to Gibbs, no run, straight drive back to bowler.
   5.4 Gillespie to Gibbs, one run, guided to third man region
   5.5 Gillespie to Kirsten, wide: no run, short ball bounces over
        batsman's head
   5.5 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, chopped down on front foot
   5.6 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, back foot defense,looking for single

End of over 6 (3 runs) South Africa 32/0 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 210/44 = 4.77)
JN Gillespie 3-0-21-0 (2w) - Stanley Street End
HH Gibbs 17* (17b 1x4) G Kirsten 11* (19b 1x4)

   6.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, back foot swipe. straight to mid off
   6.2 McGrath to Gibbs, one run, beautiful cover drive , but Symonds
        dives and saves a couple
   6.3 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, short quick single off back foot on
        leg side. shy at stumps but missed. would have been safe anyway
   6.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, played and missed under the bat.
   6.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, front foot block
   6.6 McGrath to Gibbs, OUT: short ball, tried to pull but did not get
        under it and skied it straight to Bichel at mid off!

       South Africa 34/1, Partnership of 34
       HH Gibbs  c Bichel b McGrath  18 (22b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 34/1 (RR: 4.86 RRR: 208/43 = 4.84)
GD McGrath 4-0-13-1 - Vulture Street End
G Kirsten 12* (20b 1x4) 

   7.1 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, great sharp ball, shortish and
        Kirsten plays and misses
   7.2 Gillespie to Kirsten, FOUR, fantastic shot by Kirsten, ball was up
        and he belted it straight back down the ground for four
   7.3 Gillespie to Kirsten, wide: no run, well outside off out of
        Kirsten's reach
   7.3 Gillespie to Kirsten, no run, outside off and chopped to gully
   7.4 Gillespie to Kirsten, one run, played down to gully, ball thrown to
        keeper but Gilchrist missed an awful throw and they scamper for an
        overthrow . poor fielding
   7.5 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, played solidly down to ground on back
        foot
   7.6 Gillespie to Kallis, one run, outside off, was going to leave it
        but decided to hit it and glided it down to third man

End of over 8 (7 runs) South Africa 41/1 (RR: 5.12 RRR: 201/42 = 4.79)
JN Gillespie 4-0-28-0 (3w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 1* (2b) G Kirsten 17* (24b 2x4)

   8.1 McGrath to Kallis, no run, played back and straight to ground
   8.2 McGrath to Kallis, no run, played back and straight to ground once
        again
   8.3 McGrath to Kallis, one run, off edge on back foot and beats 3rd
        slip to roll down to third man
   8.4 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played back once again .ball goes
        straight to ground in front of batsman
   8.5 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, back and across.
   8.6 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, quick single on off side, direct hit
        and called for the third umpire . Green light!

End of over 9 (2 runs) South Africa 43/1 (RR: 4.78 RRR: 199/41 = 4.85)
GD McGrath 5-0-15-1 - Vulture Street End
G Kirsten 18* (27b 2x4) JH Kallis 2* (5b)

   9.1 Bichel to Kirsten, wide: no run, first one is very wide much to the
        dislike of the crowd the umpire calls WIDE
   9.1 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, wide again and cut , but straight to
        Ponting with a brilliant take to save runs
   9.2 Bichel to Kirsten, one run, wide outside off , cut again , this
        time high and straight to Mcgrath at third man. Dropped! absolute
        sitter!
   9.3 Bichel to Kallis, no run, played down to ground
   9.4 Bichel to Kallis, no run, forward defense back to bowler
   9.5 Bichel to Kallis, no run, forward defense played to gully
   9.6 Bichel to Kallis, no run, back and across . Good first over in
        front of the home crowd.

End of over 10 (2 runs) South Africa 45/1 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 197/40 = 4.93)
AJ Bichel 1-0-2-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
G Kirsten 19* (29b 2x4) JH Kallis 2* (9b)

  10.1 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, short ball , rises and hits the bat
        high on the up.
  10.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, played back and across straight to mid
        off
  10.3 McGrath to Kirsten, two runs, short ball, pulled uppishly just
        passing Hayden at square leg.
  10.4 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, played on off side and they scamper
        through for single
  10.5 McGrath to Kallis, no run, short ball played back solidly
  10.6 McGrath to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off through to keeper

End of over 11 (3 runs) South Africa 48/1 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 194/39 = 4.97)
GD McGrath 6-0-18-1 - Vulture Street End
G Kirsten 22* (33b 2x4) JH Kallis 2* (11b)

  11.1 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, played forward back to bowler
  11.2 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, played down again on front foot
  11.3 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, outside off with a half volley , Kirsten
        belts straight to wide mid off
  11.4 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, outside off with a half volley , Kirsten
        belts straight to wide mid off again. identical ball.
  11.5 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, outside off , batsman chops it down and
        taken at gully on first bounce. crowd thought it was out !
  11.6 Bichel to Kirsten, no run, played to mid off and well fielded to
        stop runs. the first maiden of the evening !

End of over 12 (maiden) South Africa 48/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 194/38 = 5.11)
AJ Bichel 2-1-2-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 2* (11b) G Kirsten 22* (39b 2x4)

  12.1 McGrath to Kallis, no run, played back and across
  12.2 McGrath to Kallis, one run, short ball , pulled away fine and
        fielded 5 metres inside fence by Bichel . Super throw!
  12.3 McGrath to Kirsten, OUT: Great ball, perfect length, great line,
        Kirsten finds the edge and Gilchrist does the rest! Super jaffa!

       South Africa 49/2, Partnership of 15
       G Kirsten  c Gilchrist b McGrath  22 (40b 2x4 0x6)
       JH Kallis 3* (13b) GD McGrath 6.3-0-19-2

  12.4 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, yorker first up and dug out to leg
        side
  12.5 McGrath to McKenzie, no run, another jaffa! good cut off the pitch
        , drifts out and beats the edge. unplayable!
  12.6 McGrath to McKenzie, one run, short ball, pull shot down to fine
        leg, Batsman slips, but makes it home easily

End of over 13 (2 runs) South Africa 50/2 (RR: 3.85 RRR: 192/37 = 5.19)
GD McGrath 7-0-20-2 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 1* (3b) JH Kallis 3* (13b)

  13.1 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, playedto  mid off
  13.2 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, played to short cover for no run
  13.3 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, down leg side, glances off hipsbut well
        stopped by Mcgrathh to save the 4, no run taken
  13.4 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, solid defense on to leg side
  13.5 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, played to short cover for no run .
  13.6 Bichel to McKenzie, one run, played down to third man using a cut
        shot from outside off. Another good over for Bichel .

End of over 14 (1 run) South Africa 51/2 (RR: 3.64 RRR: 191/36 = 5.31)
AJ Bichel 3-1-3-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
ND McKenzie 2* (9b) JH Kallis 3* (13b)

  14.1 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played down to ground using a front foot
        defense
  14.2 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played down to ground using a front foot
        defense again
  14.3 Warne to McKenzie, no run, a quicker one which has McKenzie back
        for LBW ! Not out.
  14.4 Warne to McKenzie, no run, bumped ball which saw 35000 people going
        up for the wicket!
  14.5 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played down again. smothered
  14.6 Warne to McKenzie, no run, pushed away again in defense. Great
        start to spell!

End of over 15 (maiden) South Africa 51/2 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 191/35 = 5.46)
SK Warne 1-1-0-0 - Vulture Street End
JH Kallis 3* (13b) ND McKenzie 2* (15b)

  15.1 Bichel to Kallis, no run, played on to leg side to square leg
  15.2 Bichel to Kallis, no run, played on to leg side to square leg
        again, but well saved!
  15.3 Bichel to Kallis, two runs, great square drive for two . well
        fielded
  15.4 Bichel to Kallis, no run, front foot drive to mid off
  15.5 Bichel to Kallis, one run, short ball, played off hips down to fine
        leg
  15.6 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, front foot defense straight to cover

End of over 16 (3 runs) South Africa 54/2 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 188/34 = 5.53)
AJ Bichel 4-1-6-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 6* (18b) ND McKenzie 2* (16b)

  16.1 Warne to Kallis, no run, yorker dug out by Kallis
  16.2 Warne to Kallis, two runs, full toss on middle stump,played away on
        to leg side to vacant square leg region
  16.3 Warne to Kallis, no run, quicker one, which is played down well by
        Kallis on front foot
  16.4 Warne to Kallis, no run, bumped ball on front foot back to Warne
  16.5 Warne to Kallis, no run, flicked away to mid on.
  16.6 Warne to Kallis, three runs, beautiful squuare drive , rolls away
        with the spin and cut off just short of the rope

End of over 17 (5 runs) South Africa 59/2 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 183/33 = 5.55)
SK Warne 2-1-5-0 - Vulture Street End
JH Kallis 11* (24b) ND McKenzie 2* (16b)

  17.1 Bichel to Kallis, no run, short ball , played back and across
  17.2 Bichel to Kallis, no run, well driven to mid off, saved by Steve
        Waugh who throws back to Gilchrist in a flash
  17.3 Bichel to Kallis, no run, plays a square drive straight to gully
  17.4 Bichel to Kallis, no run, plays a square drive straight to gully
        again
  17.5 Bichel to Kallis, one run, played on leg side off back foot
  17.6 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, played down to gully.

End of over 18 (1 run) South Africa 60/2 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 182/32 = 5.69)
AJ Bichel 5-1-7-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 12* (29b) ND McKenzie 2* (17b)

  18.1 Warne to Kallis, no run, played forward
  18.2 Warne to Kallis, FOUR, danced down the pitch and belted through
        vacant deep mid off region.
  18.3 Warne to Kallis, no run, danced down the deck again and played
        forward .
  18.4 Warne to Kallis, SIX, danced down the pitch and whacks a huge flick
        off the legs. massive shot!
  18.5 Warne to Kallis, FOUR, follows up with the shot of the ay! stood in
        his crease and gloriously drives through the covers .
  18.6 Warne to Kallis, no run

End of over 19 (14 runs) South Africa 74/2 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 168/31 = 5.42)
SK Warne 3-1-19-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 2* (17b) JH Kallis 26* (35b 2x4 1x6)

  19.1 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, played forward to cover
  19.2 Bichel to McKenzie, one run, short ball and pulled away uppishly
        just falling short of deep mid wicket
  19.3 Bichel to Kallis, no run, played down to ground.
  19.4 Bichel to Kallis, no run, square drive which was stopped by Ponting
        who got Hang time on that leap!
  19.5 Bichel to Kallis, one run, played on leg side, off pads.
  19.6 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, smashed back to bowler . just fell
        short of a c+b

End of over 20 (2 runs) South Africa 76/2 (RR: 3.80 RRR: 166/30 = 5.53)
AJ Bichel 6-1-9-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 27* (38b 2x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 3* (20b)

  20.1 Warne to Kallis, no run, played forward and down to ground.
  20.2 Warne to Kallis, one run, flicked off pads for single on leg side
  20.3 Warne to McKenzie, one run, played on off side for quick single.
  20.4 Warne to Kallis, no run
  20.5 Warne to Kallis, no run
  20.6 Warne to Kallis, no run

End of over 21 (2 runs) South Africa 78/2 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 164/29 = 5.66)
SK Warne 4-1-21-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 4* (21b) JH Kallis 28* (43b 2x4 1x6)

  21.1 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, played out to mid off fielder
  21.2 Bichel to McKenzie, one run, attempted drive comes off edge and
        rolls away backward of square leg
  21.3 Bichel to Kallis, one run, rising ball on leg and turned down to
        leg
  21.4 Bichel to McKenzie, no run, pushed out to point
  21.5 Bichel to McKenzie, three runs, turned down to deep mid wicket
  21.6 Bichel to Kallis, one run, guided wide of slip fielder

End of over 22 (6 runs) South Africa 84/2 (RR: 3.82 RRR: 158/28 = 5.64)
AJ Bichel 7-1-15-0 (1w) - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 30* (45b 2x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 8* (25b)

  22.1 Warne to Kallis, one run, sweep shot to deep square leg .
  22.2 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played back to bowler
  22.3 Warne to McKenzie, SIX, danced down the pitch over the bowler's
        head and nearly caught by Brett Lee in the stands! Fantastic shot!
  22.4 Warne to McKenzie, FOUR, driven a half volley past midd off for
        four. glorious batting!
  22.5 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played to short cover
  22.6 Warne to McKenzie, one run, driven to deep mid off

End of over 23 (12 runs) South Africa 96/2 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 146/27 = 5.41)
SK Warne 5-1-33-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 19* (30b 1x4 1x6) JH Kallis 31* (46b 2x4 1x6)

  23.1 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played and missed. very close to edge.
  23.2 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, played to deep mid off
  23.3 Symonds to Kallis, one run, soft hands, back foot shot to allow
        them to scamper home for a single.
  23.4 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, short ball, pulled away to deep
        square
  23.5 Symonds to Kallis, one run, played off hips down to fine leg
  23.6 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, played to deep mid off

End of over 24 (5 runs) South Africa 101/2 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 141/26 = 5.42)
A Symonds 1-0-5-0 - Stanley Street End
ND McKenzie 22* (34b 1x4 1x6) JH Kallis 33* (48b 2x4 1x6)

  24.1 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, cut down to third man
  24.2 Gillespie to Kallis, one run, cut down to third man again.
  24.3 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, cut down to third man again. All
        the same balls, all the same shot.
  24.4 Gillespie to Kallis, one run, played on leg side from short ball.
        fielded at square leg
  24.5 Gillespie to McKenzie, two runs, inside edge for 2 down to fine leg
        / very lucky.
  24.6 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, driven to deep cover point

End of over 25 (7 runs) South Africa 108/2 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 134/25 = 5.36)
JN Gillespie 5-0-35-0 (3w) - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 27* (38b 1x4 1x6) JH Kallis 35* (50b 2x4 1x6)

  25.1 Symonds to McKenzie, FOUR, short ball flicked fine off bat and
        races wide of keeper to run away
  25.2 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played solidly forward to cover
  25.3 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played solidly forward to cover again
  25.4 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, chopped down outside off, ball nearly
        rolls back to hit stumps
  25.5 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played to short point along ground
  25.6 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, played to deep cover region for easy
        walk of a single

End of over 26 (5 runs) South Africa 113/2 (RR: 4.35 RRR: 129/24 = 5.38)
A Symonds 2-0-10-0 - Stanley Street End
ND McKenzie 32* (44b 2x4 1x6) JH Kallis 35* (50b 2x4 1x6)

  26.1 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, played on leg side to vacant square
        region
  26.2 Gillespie to Kallis, no run, chopped down on off side from a
        fullish pitched ball.
  26.3 Gillespie to Kallis, one run, slowr ball, played down to third man
        for easy single
  26.4 Gillespie to McKenzie, no run, played very watchfully back.
  26.5 Gillespie to McKenzie, FOUR, straight drive . beautiful shot past
        bowler
  26.6 Gillespie to McKenzie, one run, played outside off to deep extra
        cover

End of over 27 (7 runs) South Africa 120/2 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 122/23 = 5.30)
JN Gillespie 6-0-42-0 (3w) - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 38* (48b 3x4 1x6) JH Kallis 36* (52b 2x4 1x6)

  27.1 Symonds to McKenzie, FOUR, short ball on hips, flicked off very
        fine , beats keeper and McGrath's soccer skills to roll in to
        fence .
  27.2 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played to mid on
  27.3 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played to mid on again . hit well.
  27.4 Symonds to McKenzie, one run
  27.5 Symonds to Kallis, no run
  27.6 Symonds to Kallis, one run

End of over 28 (6 runs) South Africa 126/2 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 116/22 = 5.27)
A Symonds 3-0-16-0 - Stanley Street End
JH Kallis 37* (54b 2x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 43* (52b 4x4 1x6)

  28.1 Gillespie to Kallis, OUT: full pitch ball, tried to play across the
        line, but it came on to quick and trapped in front .

       South Africa 126/3, Partnership of 77
       JH Kallis  lbw b Gillespie  37 (55b 2x4 1x6)
       ND McKenzie 43* (52b 4x4 1x6) JN Gillespie 6.1-0-42-1 (3w)

  28.2 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, left alone outside off
  28.3 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, played down to feet
  28.4 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, left alone outside off through to
        keeper
  28.5 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, played forward to cover
  28.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, no run, played back and across to point.
        Wicket Maiden!

End of over 29 (maiden) South Africa 126/3 (RR: 4.34 RRR: 116/21 = 5.52)
JN Gillespie 7-1-42-1 (3w) - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 43* (52b 4x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 0* (5b)

  29.1 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played back to bowler
  29.2 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played back to bowler again
  29.3 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, driven to short mid off region. good
        tight bowling
  29.4 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, played cut shot down to fine leg
  29.5 Symonds to Rhodes, no run, played and missed . so close to edge!
  29.6 Symonds to Rhodes, no run, played forward . another great over by
        the Australians !

End of over 30 (1 run) South Africa 127/3 (RR: 4.23 RRR: 115/20 = 5.75)
A Symonds 4-0-17-0 - Stanley Street End
ND McKenzie 44* (56b 4x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 0* (7b)

  30.1 Gillespie to McKenzie, no run, played and missed a ball with some
        heat on it! very quick!
  30.2 Gillespie to McKenzie, no run, played back and ball bounces high to
        2nd slip region.
  30.3 Gillespie to McKenzie, two runs
  30.4 Gillespie to McKenzie, no run
  30.5 Gillespie to McKenzie, three runs
  30.6 Gillespie to Rhodes, two runs

End of over 31 (7 runs) South Africa 134/3 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 108/19 = 5.68)
JN Gillespie 8-1-49-1 (3w) - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 49* (61b 4x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 2* (8b)

  31.1 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, flicks off leg to bring up the 50 for
        McKenzie
  31.2 Symonds to Rhodes, OUT: Good line outside off, ball holds its line,
        Rhodes finds the slight edge and Gilchrist takes an easy catch !

       South Africa 135/4, Partnership of 9
       JN Rhodes  c Gilchrist b Symonds  2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       ND McKenzie 50* (62b 4x4 1x6) A Symonds 4.2-0-18-1

  31.3 Symonds to Boucher, one run, flick off hips down to fine leg .
  31.4 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, cover drive to wide long off .
  31.5 Symonds to Boucher, no run, played down to short cover
  31.6 Symonds to Boucher, one run, square drive to gully region, Ponting
        dives to stop the ball and returns to Keeper within a blink of an
        eye. Australia are hot in the field!

End of over 32 (4 runs) South Africa 138/4 (RR: 4.31 RRR: 104/18 = 5.78)
A Symonds 5-0-21-1 - Stanley Street End
MV Boucher 2* (3b) ND McKenzie 51* (63b 4x4 1x6)

  32.1 Warne to Boucher, one run, cut shot to deep backward point.
  32.2 Warne to McKenzie, one run, dabbed to shortish mid off .
  32.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, played on leg side to feet. watchfully.
  32.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, uppishly late. played back but couldn't
        get it away
  32.5 Warne to Boucher, no run, played back again on to leg side.
  32.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, played back again on to leg side. Ponting
        once again  dives to stop the ball

End of over 33 (2 runs) South Africa 140/4 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 102/17 = 6.00)
SK Warne 6-1-35-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 52* (64b 4x4 1x6) MV Boucher 3* (8b)

  33.1 Symonds to McKenzie, no run, played on leg side to short square leg
        region
  33.2 Symonds to McKenzie, no run
  33.3 Symonds to McKenzie, one run
  33.4 Symonds to Boucher, one run
  33.5 Symonds to McKenzie, one run
  33.6 Symonds to Boucher, one run

End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 144/4 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 98/16 = 6.12)
A Symonds 6-0-25-1 - Stanley Street End
MV Boucher 5* (10b) ND McKenzie 54* (68b 4x4 1x6)

  34.1 Warne to Boucher, one run
  34.2 Warne to McKenzie, one run, short ball , pulled away to deep square
        leg
  34.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, sweep shot missed and crashes in to chest
        .
  34.4 Warne to Boucher, one run, pushed to long on for easy single.
  34.5 Warne to McKenzie, one run, straight drive to long off. walked the
        single.
  34.6 Warne to Boucher, two runs, fine sweep shot just wide of keeper.

End of over 35 (6 runs) South Africa 150/4 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 92/15 = 6.13)
SK Warne 7-1-41-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 56* (70b 4x4 1x6) MV Boucher 9* (14b)

  35.1 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, flicked on leg side
  35.2 Symonds to Boucher, one run, front squarish drive that beats gully
        and rolls to third man
  35.3 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, short ball which is guided down to
        third man
  35.4 Symonds to Boucher, no run, tried to play across the line , hit on
        pad, half shout, but no response from umpire
  35.5 Symonds to Boucher, OUT: Straight drive that was punished off the
        bat. Symonds dives forward and takes a Scrreamer ! What a catch!

       South Africa 153/5, Partnership of 18
       MV Boucher  c & b Symonds  10 (17b 0x4 0x6)
       ND McKenzie 58* (72b 4x4 1x6) A Symonds 6.5-0-28-2

  35.6 Symonds to Pollock, one run, short ball , mis-timed pull shot and
        drops in to square leg.

End of over 36 (4 runs) South Africa 154/5 (RR: 4.28 RRR: 88/14 = 6.29)
A Symonds 7-0-29-2 - Stanley Street End
SM Pollock 1* (1b) ND McKenzie 58* (72b 4x4 1x6)

  36.1 Warne to Pollock, no run, played forward to feet
  36.2 Warne to Pollock, one run, flicked off legs in front of keeper for
        quick single
  36.3 Warne to McKenzie, no run, attempted sweep, gets bat on it, but
        doesn't go anywhere
  36.4 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played to short extra cover
  36.5 Warne to McKenzie, no run, flipper, chopped down and fielded by
        gully.
  36.6 Warne to McKenzie, one run, tucked away down leg side to short fine
        leg

End of over 37 (2 runs) South Africa 156/5 (RR: 4.22 RRR: 86/13 = 6.62)
SK Warne 8-1-43-0 - Vulture Street End
ND McKenzie 59* (76b 4x4 1x6) SM Pollock 2* (3b)

  37.1 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, short soft hands shot that allows
        them to scamper through
  37.2 Symonds to Pollock, one run, driven to a wide mid off position
  37.3 Symonds to McKenzie, FOUR, short ball, pulled away fine and rolls
        like a rocket to the boundary.
  37.4 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, guided down to third man
  37.5 Symonds to Pollock, no run, played off midle stump on leg side to
        short mid wicket
  37.6 Symonds to Pollock, FOUR, another short ball, pulled away , this
        time it only took one bounce to hit the rope.

End of over 38 (11 runs) South Africa 167/5 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 75/12 = 6.25)
A Symonds 8-0-40-2 - Stanley Street End
ND McKenzie 65* (79b 5x4 1x6) SM Pollock 7* (6b 1x4)

  38.1 Warne to McKenzie, no run, big hooper played down to gully. thought
        of a run.
  38.2 Warne to McKenzie, one run, pre-determined sweep shot played from
        outside off to deep square leg.
  38.3 Warne to Pollock, no run, played forward solidly
  38.4 Warne to Pollock, no run, straight back to bowler . hit quite well
  38.5 Warne to Pollock, legbye: one run, down leg side. fielded behind
        keeper
  38.6 Warne to McKenzie, no run, played across the line , big appeal from
        Warne , noone else. batsmen decide not to run

End of over 39 (2 runs) South Africa 169/5 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 73/11 = 6.64)
SK Warne 9-1-44-0 - Vulture Street End
SM Pollock 7* (9b 1x4) ND McKenzie 66* (82b 5x4 1x6)

  39.1 Symonds to Pollock, no run, driven straight to short wide cover
        where Waugh is captaining
  39.2 Symonds to Pollock, one run, flicked off legs to deep square
  39.3 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, flicked off legs to deep square
        again. Gilchrist is now keeping up
  39.4 Symonds to Pollock, one run, push to deep long off
  39.5 Symonds to McKenzie, one run, push to wide mid wicket
  39.6 Symonds to Pollock, one run, square drive to deep point

End of over 40 (5 runs) South Africa 174/5 (RR: 4.35 RRR: 68/10 = 6.80)
A Symonds 9-0-45-2 - Stanley Street End
SM Pollock 10* (13b 1x4) ND McKenzie 68* (84b 5x4 1x6)

  40.1 Gillespie to Pollock, no run, played off pads to short mid on.
  40.2 Gillespie to Pollock, no run, played off pads to short mid on. same
        ball/shot again
  40.3 Gillespie to Pollock, one run, played down to third man for easy
        single
  40.4 Gillespie to McKenzie, OUT: Slower ball, tries to glide the ball
        down to third man, gets the fine edge and Gilchrist takes a
        blinder diving ! Great breakthrough

       South Africa 175/6, Partnership of 22
       ND McKenzie  c Gilchrist b Gillespie  68 (85b 5x4 1x6)
       SM Pollock 11* (16b 1x4) JN Gillespie 8.4-1-50-2 (3w)

  40.5 Gillespie to Klusener, one run, short ball pops up off bat , noone
        there at short square.
  40.6 Gillespie to Pollock, no run, great fierce bowling! tried to play
        across the line and hits high on pad.

End of over 41 (2 runs) South Africa 176/6 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 66/9 = 7.33)
JN Gillespie 9-1-51-2 (3w) - Vulture Street End
L Klusener 1* (1b) SM Pollock 11* (17b 1x4)

  41.1 Warne to Klusener, one run, played to square leg off hips from
        short ball
  41.2 Warne to Pollock, no run, short outside off, cut shot but stright
        to deep gully
  41.3 Warne to Pollock, no run, played forward defense and smothered the
        ball.
  41.4 Warne to Pollock, no run, good flight on the ball by Warne, played
        again to deep gully.
  41.5 Warne to Pollock, two runs, sweep shot that went fine wide of
        keeper . McGrath collects at fine leg.
  41.6 Warne to Pollock, one run, played off legs to square leg. Pollock
        retains strike.

End of over 42 (4 runs) South Africa 180/6 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 62/8 = 7.75)
SK Warne 10-1-48-0 - Stanley Street End
SM Pollock 14* (22b 1x4) L Klusener 2* (2b)

  42.1 Gillespie to Pollock, two runs, short ball, pulled away and well
        ran for two.
  42.2 Gillespie to Pollock, one run, pushed to deep extra cover.
  42.3 Gillespie to Klusener, FOUR, Old Style Klusener. fantastic drive,
        fielders did not move . very powerful
  42.4 Gillespie to Klusener, no run, tried to work it away , couldn't get
        on to it
  42.5 Gillespie to Klusener, two runs, played through deep mid wicket ,
        good running.
  42.6 Gillespie to Klusener, no run, played and missed! What a ball! kept
        on rising. The crowd(which is a record) thought it was out!

End of over 43 (9 runs) South Africa 189/6 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 53/7 = 7.57)
JN Gillespie 10-1-60-2 (3w) - Vulture Street End
SM Pollock 17* (24b 1x4) L Klusener 8* (6b 1x4)

  43.1 Symonds to Pollock, one run, pushed to deep extra cover for the
        easy single.
  43.2 Symonds to Klusener, no run, tried to whack it past Symonds, but
        ended up going straight to Waugh at wide mid on.
  43.3 Symonds to Klusener, one run, pushed drived down to long off.
  43.4 Symonds to Pollock, OUT: short ball ,pull shot straight down to
        Hayden awaiting an easy catch !

       South Africa 191/7, Partnership of 16
       SM Pollock  c Hayden b Symonds  18 (26b 1x4 0x6)
       L Klusener 9* (8b 1x4) A Symonds 9.4-0-47-3

  43.5 Symonds to Klusener, no run, pushed to wide deep mid on.
  43.6 Symonds to Klusener, one run, straight drive to deep mid on.
        Finished with 3 wickets ! great spell.

End of over 44 (3 runs) South Africa 192/7 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 50/6 = 8.33)
A Symonds 10-0-48-3 - Stanley Street End
L Klusener 10* (10b 1x4) N Boje 0* (0b)

  44.1 McGrath to Klusener, one run, flicked off pads to mid on. great
        fielding by Waugh
  44.2 McGrath to Boje, no run, played to gully. shortish ball outside off
  44.3 McGrath to Boje, no run, bumped ball, much to the displeasure of
        the 37 000 fans. played to gully.
  44.4 McGrath to Boje, one run, guided cut shot to third man.
  44.5 McGrath to Klusener, two runs, whipped away off his pads to deep
        wide mid on.
  44.6 McGrath to Klusener, one run, played cut shot on bounce down to
        wide point.

End of over 45 (5 runs) South Africa 197/7 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 45/5 = 9.00)
GD McGrath 8-0-25-2 - Vulture Street End
L Klusener 14* (13b 1x4) N Boje 1* (3b)

  45.1 Bichel to Klusener, no run, nearly got through the gate! hit pad
        going down leg.
  45.2 Bichel to Klusener, two runs, pushed whack to deep cow corner .
  45.3 Bichel to Klusener, no run, Big swing! didn't connect ! huge swing.
        nearly rolled back to stumps
  45.4 Bichel to Klusener, OUT: Clean bowled ! This crowd is going wild!
        Great full pitched ball which Klusener misssed completely !

       South Africa 199/8, Partnership of 8
       L Klusener  b Bichel  16 (17b 1x4 0x6)
       N Boje 1* (3b) AJ Bichel 7.4-1-17-1 (1w)

  45.5 Bichel to Elworthy, three runs, misguided edge down to third man.
        Saved well by Gillespie
  45.6 Bichel to Boje, no run, whacked straight to Waugh at short wide mid
        on.

End of over 46 (5 runs) South Africa 202/8 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 40/4 = 10.00)
AJ Bichel 8-1-20-1 (1w) - Stanley Street End
S Elworthy 3* (1b) N Boje 1* (4b)

  46.1 McGrath to Elworthy, (noball) no run, bouncer well over batsman's
        head
  46.1 McGrath to Elworthy, no run, ducked under another short ball.
  46.2 McGrath to Elworthy, no run, short ball again, ball again, taken
        high on bat. straight to gully
  46.3 McGrath to Elworthy, no run, short ball again. played and missed
        pull shot. nearly a no ball. very lucky.
  46.4 McGrath to Elworthy, one run, driven to deep long on.
  46.5 McGrath to Boje, no run, played and missed outside off . good full
        ball
  46.6 McGrath to Boje, OUT: Bowled! Uppish ball goes straight through and
        gives the stumps some pain!

       South Africa 204/9, Partnership of 5
       N Boje  b McGrath  1 (6b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 47 (2 runs) South Africa 204/9 (RR: 4.34 RRR: 38/3 = 12.67)
GD McGrath 9-0-27-3 (1nb) - Vulture Street End
S Elworthy 4* (6b) 

  47.1 Bichel to Elworthy, one run, short ball hooked away, going for six
        , going to be out, but McGrath saves it from going over the fence
        by jumping in the air and knocking the all back in to play. Well
        done!
  47.2 Bichel to Langeveldt, one run, played to third man
  47.3 Bichel to Elworthy, one run
  47.4 Bichel to Langeveldt, one run, square drive to deep cover
  47.5 Bichel to Elworthy, three runs, big over the top shot past mid off,
        good scampering for 3.
  47.6 Bichel to Langeveldt, no run, played straight back to bowler.

End of over 48 (7 runs) South Africa 211/9 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 31/2 = 15.50)
AJ Bichel 9-1-27-1 (1w) - Stanley Street End
S Elworthy 9* (9b) CK Langeveldt 2* (3b)

  48.1 McGrath to Elworthy, one run, chipped over mid off to deep mid off
        on bounce
  48.2 McGrath to Langeveldt, one run, straight back at bowler ! hit like
        a rocket, McGrath nearly snares the c+b
  48.3 McGrath to Elworthy, one run, drive again down to long on.
  48.4 McGrath to Langeveldt, OUT: McGrath finishes it off in style!
        Cleaned bowled from a great yorker and gives Australia their first
        win in the VB Competition

       South Africa 214/10, Partnership of 10
       CK Langeveldt  b McGrath  3 (5b 0x4 0x6)
       S Elworthy 11* (11b) GD McGrath 9.4-0-30-4 (1nb)

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