1st ODI: Zimbabwe v South Africa at Bulawayo, 23 Sep 2001

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match scheduled to start at 9.30 local time (7.30 gmt)

       Good morning and welcome to the first of the One Day Internationals
        between Zimbabwe and South Africa
       Kirsten to face the first ball after RSA won the toss and decided
        to have a go with the bat, Streak to bowl
   0.1 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   0.2 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   0.3 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   0.4 Streak to Kirsten, two runs, st the pads, played behind square on
        the leg side
   0.5 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   0.6 Streak to Kirsten, (noball) one run, pulled to midwicket, as Streak
        strays over the line
   0.6 Streak to Gibbs, no run

End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (RR: 4.00)
HH Streak 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - City End
G Kirsten 3* (6b) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)

       Friend coming from the other end
   1.1 Friend to Kirsten, FOUR, wide outside the line, loosie there,
        chopped in front of square
   1.2 Friend to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide again, dead square this
        time, time-delayed shot
       Debuts for Masakadza and Henderson today
   1.3 Friend to Kirsten, no run, drilled straight to extra cover
   1.4 Friend to Kirsten, no run
   1.5 Friend to Kirsten, no run
   1.6 Friend to Kirsten, no run, full toss, pushed to leg side

End of over 2 (8 runs) South Africa 12/0 (RR: 6.00)
TJ Friend 1-0-8-0 - City End
HH Gibbs 0* (1b) G Kirsten 11* (12b 2x4)

   2.1 Streak to Gibbs, no run
   2.2 Streak to Gibbs, no run
   2.3 Streak to Gibbs, no run, seams away just enough to miss getting
        blasted through the boundary boards, misses the edge as it moves
        wide of Flower who takes
   2.4 Streak to Gibbs, FOUR, slashed over point, almost a six, one bounce
        and over
   2.5 Streak to Gibbs, no run
   2.6 Streak to Gibbs, no run

End of over 3 (4 runs) South Africa 16/0 (RR: 5.33)
HH Streak 2-0-8-0 (1nb) - Airport End
G Kirsten 11* (12b 2x4) HH Gibbs 4* (7b 1x4)

   3.1 Friend to Kirsten, two runs, bowling very wide of the off, cut
        behind point
   3.2 Friend to Kirsten, (noball) one run, over the line, chopped to
        third man
   3.2 Friend to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, swings and edges to 1st
        slip, Flower dives across and fluffs up, rare mistake there as he
        drops it
   3.3 Friend to Gibbs, wide: no run, down the leg side
   3.3 Friend to Gibbs, no run, pads up, muffled shout from the bowler
   3.4 Friend to Gibbs, wide: no run, very far outside off stump, terrible
        bowling
   3.4 Friend to Gibbs, SIX, wide outside again, slashed off the front
        foot behind point, high and dropping sharply, Nkala dives
        desperately frm third man
   3.5 Friend to Gibbs, FOUR, drilled through third man, great shot
   3.6 Friend to Gibbs, one run, slashed behind point again, Nkala tracks
        it and this time fields off the bounce

End of over 4 (17 runs) South Africa 33/0 (RR: 8.25)
TJ Friend 2-0-25-0 (2w 1nb) - City End
HH Gibbs 15* (12b 2x4 1x6) G Kirsten 14* (14b 2x4)

       Rather Friendly over that was
   4.1 Streak to Gibbs, no run
   4.2 Streak to Gibbs, no run, short outside the line, quite a bit of
        bounce as Gibbs makes to cut it square, misses
   4.3 Streak to Gibbs, no run, seams away rather sharply from that
        attempted square drive
   4.4 Streak to Gibbs, SIX, fetch that from deep midwicket, just short of
        a length and hooked off the front foot
   4.5 Streak to Gibbs, FOUR, nice wide ball outside the off stump, how he
        reached it we do not know, slashes it, more like top edge, over
        point
       Deep bwd point in place now, Friend has to come up to leg gully
        from long leg due to the restrictions
   4.6 Streak to Gibbs, no run, pushed to leg side

End of over 5 (10 runs) South Africa 43/0 (RR: 8.60)
HH Streak 3-0-18-0 (1nb) - Airport End
G Kirsten 14* (14b 2x4) HH Gibbs 25* (18b 3x4 2x6)

       Friend coming round the sticks to Kirsten
   5.1 Friend to Kirsten, no run
   5.2 Friend to Kirsten, (noball) two runs, moves far to the off and
        glances it to Nkala at long leg, Friend goes over the line again
   5.2 Friend to Kirsten, no run
   5.3 Friend to Kirsten, wide: no run, down the leg side, he's having
        some trouble with this ball
   5.3 Friend to Kirsten, no run
   5.4 Friend to Kirsten, FOUR, belted across the line over Streak at mid-
        on
   5.5 Friend to Kirsten, two runs, edged to third man
   5.6 Friend to Kirsten, no run, short, tries to pull and bottoms it for
        Andy Flower to take

End of over 6 (10 runs) South Africa 53/0 (RR: 8.83)
TJ Friend 3-0-35-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
HH Gibbs 25* (18b 3x4 2x6) G Kirsten 22* (21b 3x4)

   6.1 Streak to Gibbs, no run
   6.2 Streak to Gibbs, one run, plays to Wishart at third man
   6.3 Streak to Kirsten, no run, on drive, Grant Flower stops it well at
        short midwicket
   6.4 Streak to Kirsten, FOUR, short, pulled square of the wicket
   6.5 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   6.6 Streak to Kirsten, no run, bouncer, over his head, Kirsten stares
        agape at the Umpire

End of over 7 (5 runs) South Africa 58/0 (RR: 8.29)
HH Streak 4-0-23-0 (1nb) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 26* (20b 3x4 2x6) G Kirsten 26* (25b 4x4)

   7.1 Friend to Gibbs, FOUR, strays down the leg side, glanced wide of
   7.2 Friend to Gibbs, no run
   7.3 Friend to Gibbs, no run
   7.4 Friend to Gibbs, no run
   7.5 Friend to Gibbs, FOUR, not a bad ball really, swinging in a bit
        towards off stump, whacked across the line wide of midon
   7.6 Friend to Gibbs, FOUR, well he couldn't survive the last ball,
        drilled through extra cover, racing to his fifty now (both bowler
        and batsman)

End of over 8 (12 runs) South Africa 70/0 (RR: 8.75)
TJ Friend 4-0-47-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
G Kirsten 26* (25b 4x4) HH Gibbs 38* (26b 6x4 2x6)

   8.1 Streak to Kirsten, three runs, straight at the stumps, flicked over
        midon, slow outfield helps Masakadza stop it just short
   8.2 Streak to Gibbs, (noball) one run, over the line again, pushed to
        the leg side
   8.2 Streak to Kirsten, no run
   8.3 Streak to Kirsten, one run, to midon
   8.4 Streak to Gibbs, FOUR, anything can get punished here, great ball
        just seaming in towards off, he walks to the off side and glances
        it wide of leg gully
   8.5 Streak to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, over the line but Gibbs doesn't
        care, short and wide, pulled through square leg
       Not a dull moment here in Bulawayo
       Field changing again, long leg there
   8.5 Streak to Gibbs, FOUR, belts it over extra cover, well-deserved
        fifty
   8.6 Streak to Gibbs, two runs

End of over 9 (21 runs) South Africa 91/0 (RR: 10.11)
HH Streak 5-0-44-0 (3nb) - Airport End
G Kirsten 30* (28b 4x4) HH Gibbs 53* (31b 9x4 2x6)

   9.1 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
   9.2 Nkala to Kirsten, FOUR, over his head, magnificent shot
   9.3 Nkala to Kirsten, FOUR, drilled through extra cover
   9.4 Nkala to Kirsten, FOUR, beltes it over his head again, unbelievable
   9.5 Nkala to Kirsten, one run, steps across and flicks it behind square
        on the leg side, great batsmanship here
   9.6 Nkala to Gibbs, no run, short and down the leg side, almost hooked
        to the next suburb, Flower anticipates that as well, fails to take
        cleanly

End of over 10 (13 runs) South Africa 104/0 (RR: 10.40)
ML Nkala 1-0-13-0 - City End
G Kirsten 43* (33b 7x4) HH Gibbs 53* (32b 9x4 2x6)

       Paul Strang takes up the burden from the other end, he'll hope to
        stem the flow of runs
       HH Streak 5-0-44-0 0 3
  10.1 Strang to Kirsten, two runs, well flighted, glanced through leg
        gully
  10.2 Strang to Kirsten, one run, pushed through midwicket
  10.3 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  10.4 Strang to Gibbs, two runs
  10.5 Strang to Gibbs, one run, driven to midoff
  10.6 Strang to Kirsten, no run

End of over 11 (6 runs) South Africa 110/0 (RR: 10.00)
PA Strang 1-0-6-0 - Airport End
HH Gibbs 56* (35b 9x4 2x6) G Kirsten 46* (36b 7x4)

  11.1 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  11.2 Nkala to Gibbs, wide: no run, very far down the leg side, good job
        from Flower standing up
  11.2 Nkala to Gibbs, FOUR, full toss down the leg side again, helped
        behind square, good shot and onto it very quickly
  11.3 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  11.4 Nkala to Gibbs, one run
  11.5 Nkala to Kirsten, one run
  11.6 Nkala to Gibbs, no run, good ball, straight and quick, only 7 off
        that overover, pinning them down at last

End of over 12 (7 runs) South Africa 117/0 (RR: 9.75)
ML Nkala 2-0-20-0 (1w) - City End
G Kirsten 47* (37b 7x4) HH Gibbs 61* (40b 10x4 2x6)

  12.1 Strang to Kirsten, no run, great ball, turns into him and strikes
        the pad, plumb, the Ump (Fenwick) moves away immediately, no way
        to see the line, he was out and not given
  12.2 Strang to Kirsten, no run
  12.3 Strang to Kirsten, no run
  12.4 Strang to Kirsten, FOUR, swept behind square and he gets his fifty
  12.5 Strang to Kirsten, one run, glances behind square
  12.6 Strang to Gibbs, no run

End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 122/0 (RR: 9.38)
PA Strang 2-0-11-0 - Airport End
G Kirsten 52* (42b 8x4) HH Gibbs 61* (41b 10x4 2x6)

  13.1 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
  13.2 Nkala to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide, waits for it and swipes,
        races in front of point, bad bowling here
  13.3 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
       Really big crowd here at Queens
  13.4 Nkala to Kirsten, one run, driven straight, Wishart is there at
        deep mid-on
  13.5 Nkala to Gibbs, no run, he looked very silly there, trying to
        invent a new shot, yorker wide of the off stump, moves across and
        tries to work it to leg
  13.6 Nkala to Gibbs, three runs, pushed gently through midwicket,
        Whittall runs across from deep square and scrambles at the line,
        saves the maximum

End of over 14 (8 runs) South Africa 130/0 (RR: 9.29)
ML Nkala 3-0-28-0 (1w) - City End
HH Gibbs 64* (43b 10x4 2x6) G Kirsten 57* (46b 9x4)

  14.1 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  14.2 Strang to Gibbs, no run, well bowled, turns nicely and the cut shot
        ends up in bwd point's hands
  14.3 Strang to Gibbs, one run, tossed up, steps out and drives on the
        full to deep mid-on
  14.4 Strang to Kirsten, two runs, short this time, tucked away to leg
        leg
  14.5 Strang to Kirsten, one run, pushed to midwicket
  14.6 Strang to Gibbs, two runs, swept fine, Friend fields well from long
        leg

End of over 15 (6 runs) South Africa 136/0 (RR: 9.07)
PA Strang 3-0-17-0 - Airport End
G Kirsten 60* (48b 9x4) HH Gibbs 67* (47b 10x4 2x6)

  15.1 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
  15.2 Nkala to Kirsten, no run, to leg side, Zim have deployed the
        boundary patrol now that the restrictions are over
  15.3 Nkala to Kirsten, one run, driven to long on, the singles game
        begins, slowing things a little bit
  15.4 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, straight down the ground
  15.5 Nkala to Kirsten, one run
  15.6 Nkala to Gibbs, one run

End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 140/0 (RR: 8.75)
ML Nkala 4-0-32-0 (1w) - City End
HH Gibbs 69* (49b 10x4 2x6) G Kirsten 62* (52b 9x4)

Match State: Drinks

  16.1 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  16.2 Strang to Gibbs, one run, quick single to point area
  16.3 Strang to Kirsten, two runs, swept very fine, good job by Masakadza
        to field it from long leg
  16.4 Strang to Kirsten, one run, short, pushed to square leg
  16.5 Strang to Gibbs, two runs, paddle sweep,
  16.6 Strang to Gibbs, FOUR

End of over 17 (10 runs) South Africa 150/0 (RR: 8.82)
PA Strang 4-0-27-0 - Airport End
G Kirsten 65* (54b 9x4) HH Gibbs 76* (53b 11x4 2x6)

  17.1 Nkala to Kirsten, one run, full toss, glanced to long leg
  17.2 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  17.3 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, edged to third man
  17.4 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
  17.5 Nkala to Kirsten, no run
  17.6 Nkala to Kirsten, no run

End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 152/0 (RR: 8.44)
ML Nkala 5-0-34-0 (1w) - City End
HH Gibbs 77* (55b 11x4 2x6) G Kirsten 66* (58b 9x4)

  18.1 Strang to Gibbs, one run, pushed to long off
  18.2 Strang to Kirsten, OUT: tossed up and turned back in, that flipper
        comes off nicely as he's rapped on the pads and Fenwick takes no
        time, breakthrough

       South Africa 153/1, Partnership of 153
       G Kirsten  lbw b Strang  66 (59b 9x4 0x6)
       HH Gibbs 78* (56b 11x4 2x6) PA Strang 4.2-0-28-1

  18.3 Strang to Kallis, no run, chopped to bwd poiont, well fielded by
        Flower
  18.4 Strang to Kallis, one run, short, cut in front of poitn.
  18.5 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  18.6 Strang to Gibbs, two runs

End of over 19 (4 runs) South Africa 156/1 (RR: 8.21)
PA Strang 5-0-31-1 - Airport End
JH Kallis 1* (2b) HH Gibbs 80* (58b 11x4 2x6)

  19.1 Nkala to Kallis, one run, through extra cover
  19.2 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, pitched up, flicked to midwicket where
        Masakadza watches it bounce in front of him
  19.3 Nkala to Kallis, one run, pushed to the leg side
  19.4 Nkala to Gibbs, two runs, glanced to long leg
  19.5 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  19.6 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, thumped through extra cover, Friend fields
        very well out there

End of over 20 (6 runs) South Africa 162/1 (RR: 8.10)
ML Nkala 6-0-40-0 (1w) - City End
HH Gibbs 84* (62b 11x4 2x6) JH Kallis 3* (4b)

  20.1 Strang to Gibbs, one run, paddle sweep
  20.2 Strang to Kallis, one run, short, belted to Masakadza at cover
        sweep
  20.3 Strang to Gibbs, one run, to the off side again, Masakadza rather
        busy
  20.4 Strang to Kallis, one run, to long off
  20.5 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  20.6 Strang to Gibbs, no run

End of over 21 (4 runs) South Africa 166/1 (RR: 7.90)
PA Strang 6-0-35-1 - Airport End
JH Kallis 5* (6b) HH Gibbs 86* (66b 11x4 2x6)

       Grant Flower to join the attack, if you can call it that
  21.1 Nkala to Kallis, two runs, short, worked away behind square on the
        leg side
  21.2 Nkala to Kallis, no run, driven back to him, very sharp fielding as
        he drops and stops
  21.3 Nkala to Kallis, no run, pushed back, doesn't carry to the
        diastraught bowler
  21.4 Nkala to Kallis, one run, to square leg
  21.5 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  21.6 Nkala to Gibbs, no run

End of over 22 (3 runs) South Africa 169/1 (RR: 7.68)
ML Nkala 7-0-43-0 (1w) - City End
JH Kallis 8* (10b) HH Gibbs 86* (68b 11x4 2x6)

       Whittall taking over from Strang at the Airport End
  22.1 Whittall to Kallis, one run
  22.2 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  22.3 Whittall to Gibbs, one run
  22.4 Whittall to Kallis, no run
  22.5 Whittall to Kallis, no run
  22.6 Whittall to Kallis, wide: no run, down the leg side
  22.6 Whittall to Kallis, no run

End of over 23 (3 runs) South Africa 172/1 (RR: 7.48)
GJ Whittall 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 87* (70b 11x4 2x6) JH Kallis 9* (14b)

  23.1 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, swept behind square
  23.2 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  23.3 Nkala to Kallis, one run, pushed to long on
  23.4 Nkala to Gibbs, one run
  23.5 Nkala to Kallis, one run, short, looked like a bent arm from up
        here, pushed back past him
  23.6 Nkala to Gibbs, no run

End of over 24 (4 runs) South Africa 176/1 (RR: 7.33)
ML Nkala 8-0-47-0 (1w) - City End
JH Kallis 11* (17b) HH Gibbs 89* (73b 11x4 2x6)

  24.1 Whittall to Kallis, wide: no run, down the leg side
  24.1 Whittall to Kallis, no run
  24.2 Whittall to Kallis, no run
  24.3 Whittall to Kallis, FOUR, steps out and hits his first boundary,
        lifts it over midoff
  24.4 Whittall to Kallis, one run, played square on the leg side
  24.5 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  24.6 Whittall to Gibbs, no run

End of over 25 (6 runs) South Africa 182/1 (RR: 7.28)
GJ Whittall 2-0-9-0 (2w) - Airport End
JH Kallis 16* (21b 1x4) HH Gibbs 89* (75b 11x4 2x6)

  25.1 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  25.2 Nkala to Kallis, one run, swept to widwicket
  25.3 Nkala to Gibbs, one run
  25.4 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  25.5 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  25.6 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, short ball, again arm looking bent, pushed
        to long off

End of over 26 (4 runs) South Africa 186/1 (RR: 7.15)
ML Nkala 9-0-51-0 (1w) - City End
HH Gibbs 91* (77b 11x4 2x6) JH Kallis 18* (25b 1x4)

  26.1 Whittall to Gibbs, FOUR, glanced very fine, nicely helped along
  26.2 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  26.3 Whittall to Gibbs, one run
  26.4 Whittall to Kallis, one run, tapped to deep square leg
  26.5 Whittall to Gibbs, one run, edged to third man
  26.6 Whittall to Kallis, no run

End of over 27 (7 runs) South Africa 193/1 (RR: 7.15)
GJ Whittall 3-0-16-0 (2w) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 97* (81b 12x4 2x6) JH Kallis 19* (27b 1x4)

  27.1 GW Flower to Gibbs, one run
  27.2 GW Flower to Kallis, one run
  27.3 GW Flower to Gibbs, no run
  27.4 GW Flower to Gibbs, two runs, swept behind square for his ton
  27.5 GW Flower to Gibbs, no run
  27.6 GW Flower to Gibbs, one run, swept square again

End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 198/1 (RR: 7.07)
GW Flower 4-0-16-0 - City End
HH Gibbs 101* (86b 12x4 2x6) JH Kallis 20* (28b 1x4)

  28.1 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  28.2 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  28.3 Whittall to Gibbs, FOUR, flicked through the gap in midwicket,
        Olonga dives desperately but just wide
  28.4 Whittall to Gibbs, one run
  28.5 Whittall to Kallis, one run
  28.6 Whittall to Gibbs, one run

End of over 29 (7 runs) South Africa 205/1 (RR: 7.07)
GJ Whittall 4-0-23-0 (2w) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 107* (91b 13x4 2x6) JH Kallis 21* (29b 1x4)

  29.1 GW Flower to Gibbs, one run, pushed to the off side
  29.2 GW Flower to Kallis, one run, pushed to the off
  29.3 GW Flower to Gibbs, no run
  29.4 GW Flower to Gibbs, one run
  29.5 GW Flower to Kallis, SIX, almost destrys the TV commentary box,
        steps down the track and belts it just wide of the media centre,
        high and sailing to the nets
  29.6 GW Flower to Kallis, one run, pushed to long off

End of over 30 (10 runs) South Africa 215/1 (RR: 7.17)
GW Flower 5-0-26-0 - City End
JH Kallis 29* (32b 1x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 109* (94b 13x4 2x6)

  30.1 Whittall to Kallis, one run
  30.2 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  30.3 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  30.4 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  30.5 Whittall to Gibbs, no run
  30.6 Whittall to Gibbs, one run, punched to cover, Streak misfields and
        they take the run

End of over 31 (2 runs) South Africa 217/1 (RR: 7.00)
GJ Whittall 5-0-25-0 (2w) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 110* (99b 13x4 2x6) JH Kallis 30* (33b 1x4 1x6)

       Nkala getting the ball back
  31.1 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, edged to third man
  31.2 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  31.3 Nkala to Gibbs, one run
  31.4 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  31.5 Nkala to Gibbs, no run
  31.6 Nkala to Gibbs, FOUR, short and wide, slapped right through point,
        no chance for any of the 4 fielders to the off side to get it,
        great shot

End of over 32 (8 runs) South Africa 225/1 (RR: 7.03)
ML Nkala 7-0-48-0 (1w) - City End
JH Kallis 32* (35b 1x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 116* (103b 14x4 2x6)

  32.1 Whittall to Kallis, one run
  32.2 Whittall to Gibbs, one run
  32.3 Whittall to Kallis, no run
  32.4 Whittall to Kallis, one run, short, pushed down to the leg side
  32.5 Whittall to Gibbs, FOUR, lovely shot, drilled through gap in the
        cover field, sweeper had no chance
  32.6 Whittall to Gibbs, one run

End of over 33 (8 runs) South Africa 233/1 (RR: 7.06)
GJ Whittall 6-0-33-0 (2w) - Airport End
HH Gibbs 122* (106b 15x4 2x6) JH Kallis 34* (38b 1x4 1x6)

  33.1 Nkala to Gibbs, one run, edged to third man
  33.2 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  33.3 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  33.4 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  33.5 Nkala to Gibbs, one run
  33.6 Nkala to Kallis, one run, yorker, driven back past him

End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 237/1 (RR: 6.97)
ML Nkala 8-0-52-0 (1w) - City End
JH Kallis 36* (42b 1x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 124* (108b 15x4 2x6)

Match State: Drinks

  34.1 Strang to Kallis, one run
  34.2 Strang to Gibbs, one run
  34.3 Strang to Kallis, no run
  34.4 Strang to Kallis, one run
  34.5 Strang to Gibbs, no run
  34.6 Strang to Gibbs, no run

End of over 35 (3 runs) South Africa 240/1 (RR: 6.86)
PA Strang 7-0-38-1 - Airport End
JH Kallis 38* (45b 1x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 125* (111b 15x4 2x6)

  35.1 Streak to Kallis, two runs, short and wide, cut behind square
  35.2 Streak to Kallis, one run
  35.3 Streak to Gibbs, wide: no run, down the leg side
  35.3 Streak to Gibbs, OUT: leg cutter, he plays fwd and Coventry takes
        his time then fingers him, front pad, struck in front

       South Africa 244/2, Partnership of 91
       HH Gibbs  lbw b Streak  125 (112b 15x4 2x6)
       JH Kallis 41* (47b 1x4 1x6) HH Streak 5.3-0-48-1 (1w 3nb)

       Rhodes comes out
  35.4 Streak to Rhodes, legbye: one run, on the pads but going down leg
        side
  35.5 Streak to Kallis, one run, edged to third man
  35.6 Streak to Rhodes, no run, another leg cutter, this time misses all
        but the keeper's gloves

End of over 36 (6 runs) South Africa 246/2 (RR: 6.83)
HH Streak 6-0-49-1 (1w 3nb) - City End
JH Kallis 42* (48b 1x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 0* (2b)

  36.1 Strang to Kallis, one run
  36.2 Strang to Rhodes, no run
  36.3 Strang to Rhodes, one run, pushed to midoff
  36.4 Strang to Kallis, FOUR, short, hooked over midwicket, finally
        punished for the loose ones
  36.5 Strang to Kallis, no run
  36.6 Strang to Kallis, no run

End of over 37 (6 runs) South Africa 252/2 (RR: 6.81)
PA Strang 8-0-44-1 - Airport End
JN Rhodes 1* (4b) JH Kallis 47* (52b 2x4 1x6)

  37.1 Streak to Rhodes, one run
  37.2 Streak to Kallis, one run, wide outside the line, slapped to the
        cover sweep
  37.3 Streak to Rhodes, one run, pushed to Friend at midoff, he throws
        after him to the other end and hits the leg stump, well in
  37.4 Streak to Kallis, one run
  37.5 Streak to Rhodes, no run
  37.6 Streak to Rhodes, one run, short, tapped to sq leg and he's off,
        calls for the two but Kallis can't take it

End of over 38 (5 runs) South Africa 257/2 (RR: 6.76)
HH Streak 7-0-54-1 (1w 3nb) - City End
JN Rhodes 4* (8b) JH Kallis 49* (54b 2x4 1x6)

  38.1 Strang to Rhodes, wide: no run, short and wide outside the off side
  38.1 Strang to Rhodes, one run, seamer, punched to long off, almost
        action time again here
  38.2 Strang to Kallis, one run
       Kallis is now on 50
  38.3 Strang to Rhodes, one run
  38.4 Strang to Kallis, no run
  38.5 Strang to Kallis, no run
  38.6 Strang to Kallis, one run, toppie, inside edge to long leg

End of over 39 (5 runs) South Africa 262/2 (RR: 6.72)
PA Strang 9-0-49-1 (1w) - Airport End
JH Kallis 51* (58b 2x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 6* (10b)

  39.1 Streak to Kallis, no run
  39.2 Streak to Kallis, one run
  39.3 Streak to Rhodes, two runs, worked away behind point
  39.4 Streak to Rhodes, no run
  39.5 Streak to Rhodes, two runs, heaved down the leg side, Masakadza
        retrieves it on the run
  39.6 Streak to Rhodes, (noball) two runs
  39.6 Streak to Rhodes, wide: no run, outside hte off
  39.6 Streak to Rhodes, no run

End of over 40 (9 runs) South Africa 271/2 (RR: 6.78)
HH Streak 8-0-63-1 (2w 4nb) - City End
JH Kallis 52* (60b 2x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 12* (15b)

  40.1 Strang to Kallis, no run
  40.2 Strang to Kallis, one run, pushed to fine leg
  40.3 Strang to Rhodes, one run
  40.4 Strang to Kallis, two runs
  40.5 Strang to Kallis, two runs
  40.6 Strang to Kallis, one run

End of over 41 (7 runs) South Africa 278/2 (RR: 6.78)
PA Strang 10-0-56-1 (1w) - Airport End
JH Kallis 58* (65b 2x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 13* (16b)

  41.1 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  41.2 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  41.3 Nkala to Kallis, no run
  41.4 Nkala to Kallis, wide: FOUR, down the leg side, bad bowling
  41.4 Nkala to Kallis, wide: no run, outside the off stump this time
  41.4 Nkala to Kallis, FOUR, straight down the ground, right belter of a
        shot off the front foot
  41.5 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  41.6 Nkala to Rhodes, one run, swept to square leg

End of over 42 (12 runs) South Africa 290/2 (RR: 6.90)
ML Nkala 9-0-64-0 (3w) - City End
JN Rhodes 14* (17b) JH Kallis 63* (70b 3x4 1x6)

  42.1 Whittall to Rhodes, one run
  42.2 Whittall to Kallis, two runs, pushed to long on
  42.3 Whittall to Kallis, one run, slower ball outside the line, edged to
        third man
  42.4 Whittall to Rhodes, one run, over-pitched and driven through covers
  42.5 Whittall to Kallis, one run, punched to long on again, almost time
        for the excitement to start
  42.6 Whittall to Rhodes, FOUR, steps out and knocks it over extra cover

End of over 43 (10 runs) South Africa 300/2 (RR: 6.98)
GJ Whittall 7-0-43-0 (2w) - Airport End
JH Kallis 67* (73b 3x4 1x6) JN Rhodes 20* (20b 1x4)

  43.1 Nkala to Kallis, two runs
  43.2 Nkala to Kallis, one run
  43.3 Nkala to Rhodes, no run
  43.4 Nkala to Rhodes, FOUR, pulled through midwicket, slower ball gone
        bad
  43.5 Nkala to Rhodes, bye: one run, wild swing across the line again,
        missed by all
  43.6 Nkala to Kallis, no run, pushed to the off side

End of over 44 (8 runs) South Africa 308/2 (RR: 7.00)
ML Nkala 10-0-71-0 (3w) - City End
JN Rhodes 24* (23b 2x4) JH Kallis 70* (76b 3x4 1x6)

       Grant Flower back on, converses with brother Andy in the middle
  44.1 GW Flower to Rhodes, no run
  44.2 GW Flower to Rhodes, one run
  44.3 GW Flower to Kallis, SIX, steps aside and reverse sweeps it over
        third man area, put all he had into that, magnificent
  44.4 GW Flower to Kallis, one run, punches to the leg side
  44.5 GW Flower to Rhodes, one run
  44.6 GW Flower to Kallis, one run, pulls behind square

End of over 45 (10 runs) South Africa 318/2 (RR: 7.07)
GW Flower 6-0-36-0 - Airport End
JH Kallis 78* (79b 3x4 2x6) JN Rhodes 26* (26b 2x4)

       Friend coming back, for the last entertaining overs, we fear he can
        on;ly damage his figures now, maybe he knows something we don't
  45.1 Friend to Rhodes, no run
  45.2 Friend to Rhodes, FOUR, short, pulled beautifully through midwicket
  45.3 Friend to Rhodes, one run, drilled to covers
  45.4 Friend to Kallis, one run
  45.5 Friend to Rhodes, one run
  45.6 Friend to Kallis, no run

End of over 46 (8 runs) South Africa 326/2 (RR: 7.09)
TJ Friend 5-0-54-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
JN Rhodes 38* (30b 3x4) JH Kallis 74* (81b 3x4 2x6)

  46.1 Streak to Rhodes, two runs
  46.2 Streak to Rhodes, FOUR, steps out and blasts it over midwicket
  46.3 Streak to Rhodes, three runs
       RSA have passed their previous highest score of 328, with 22
        deliveries to spare here
  46.4 Streak to Kallis, one run, pushed to long off
  46.5 Streak to Rhodes, one run
  46.6 Streak to Kallis, one run, thumped down the ground

End of over 47 (12 runs) South Africa 338/2 (RR: 7.19)
HH Streak 9-0-75-1 (2w 4nb) - Airport End
JH Kallis 76* (83b 3x4 2x6) JN Rhodes 48* (34b 4x4)

  47.1 Friend to Kallis, SIX, thump! over the long on fielder, magnificent
  47.2 Friend to Kallis, one run, fell over playing that square cut,
        Rhodes calls him across
  47.3 Friend to Rhodes, one run, punches it past the bowler
  47.4 Friend to Kallis, OUT: finally he gets a btting average on this
        tour, short ball that he tries to hook, top edges it for Flower to
        take behind the sticks

       South Africa 346/3, Partnership of 102
       JH Kallis  c A Flower b Friend  83 (86b 3x4 3x6)
       JN Rhodes 49* (35b 4x4) TJ Friend 5.4-0-62-1 (3w 2nb)

       Klusener next up, this should be fun for the crowd
  47.5 Friend to Klusener, one run, tapped to square leg
  47.6 Friend to Rhodes, no run

End of over 48 (9 runs) South Africa 347/3 (RR: 7.23)
TJ Friend 6-0-63-1 (3w 2nb) - City End
L Klusener 1* (1b) JN Rhodes 49* (36b 4x4 1x6)

  48.1 Streak to Klusener, one run, glanced to long leg
  48.2 Streak to Rhodes, one run, slashes it to gully, gets his fifty
  48.3 Streak to Klusener, (noball) no run, across the line, gives them
        away
  48.3 Streak to Klusener, one run
  48.4 Streak to Rhodes, one run, through covers
  48.5 Streak to Klusener, no run
  48.6 Streak to Klusener, no run

End of over 49 (5 runs) South Africa 352/3 (RR: 7.18)
HH Streak 10-0-80-1 (2w 5nb) - Airport End
JN Rhodes 51* (38b 4x4 1x6) L Klusener 3* (6b)

       They bring out a new ball, with one over remaining
  49.1 Friend to Rhodes, legbye: one run, to leg side, Klusener may still
        have a chance to show his skill here
  49.2 Friend to Klusener, two runs, drilled back past hte bowler, saved
        by Nkala
  49.3 Friend to Klusener, one run, punches to long off
  49.4 Friend to Rhodes, two runs, cut to third man, well stopped down
        there, had to run hard to get back
  49.5 Friend to Rhodes, one run, full toss at the legs
       Last ball of the innings, and Klusener on strike, ...
  49.6 Friend to Klusener, FOUR, full toss, blasted over midwicket, one
        bounce and over

End of over 50 (11 runs) South Africa 363/3 (RR: 7.26)
TJ Friend 7-0-73-1 (3w 2nb) - City End
JN Rhodes 54* (41b 4x4 1x6) L Klusener 10* (9b 1x4)

       Tha brings an end to this magnificent innings, please join us after
        the break for the Zimbabwe chase

Match State: Innings Break

       Pollock to open to Campbell
   0.1 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   0.2 Pollock to Campbell, FOUR, fine start to his account, glanced very
        fine, misfield by Nel at long leg
   0.3 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   0.4 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   0.5 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   0.6 Pollock to Campbell, two runs, cut behind Rhodes at bwd point,
        Ntini runs round from third man

End of over 1 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 6/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 358/49 = 7.31)
SM Pollock 1-0-6-0 - Airport End
DD Ebrahim 0* (0b) ADR Campbell 6* (6b 1x4)

       Nel takes up the mantle form the other end
   1.1 Nel to Ebrahim, no run, onto the pads
   1.2 Nel to Ebrahim, no run
   1.3 Nel to Ebrahim, OUT: reverse swing there, tucks himself up and gets
        thickish outside edge off the shoulder, pad to bat, 2nd slip

       Zimbabwe 6/1, Partnership of 6
       DD Ebrahim  c Klusener b Nel  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       ADR Campbell 6* (6b 1x4) A Nel 0.3-0-0-1

       Masakadza comes out onto the park to a rousing cheer from the
        crowd, having his maiden ODI bat today
   1.4 Nel to Masakadza, one run, off cutter, beat him as well, inside
        edge to fine leg, and his ODI career is off and running
   1.5 Nel to Campbell, wide: no run, absolutely sprayed that one down the
        off side
   1.5 Nel to Campbell, no run, onto the pads, tried to work it to square
        leg where Ontong is on the field, Kirsten having a rest
   1.6 Nel to Campbell, no run

End of over 2 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 8/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 356/48 = 7.42)
A Nel 1-0-2-1 (1w) - City End
H Masakadza 1* (1b) ADR Campbell 6* (8b 1x4)

   2.1 Pollock to Masakadza, no run, quick outside the line of off stump,
        full face and bottoms it off the toe to 2nd slip
   2.2 Pollock to Masakadza, no run, left alone
   2.3 Pollock to Masakadza, no run, seams away at the last moment, tries
        to get the outside edge but swings the bat too late
   2.4 Pollock to Masakadza, no run
   2.5 Pollock to Masakadza, one run, slashed wide of gully
   2.6 Pollock to Campbell, one run

End of over 3 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 10/1 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 354/47 = 7.53)
SM Pollock 2-0-8-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 7* (9b 1x4) H Masakadza 2* (6b)

   3.1 Nel to Campbell, no run
   3.2 Nel to Campbell, no run
   3.3 Nel to Campbell, no run
   3.4 Nel to Campbell, one run, sliced to bwd point, bad bounce for
        Rhodes but he recovers and shies at the stumps
   3.5 Nel to Masakadza, (noball) no run, short, he turns to hook and
        leaves it, Pollock not amused by the bouncer call, has a word with
        Coventry
   3.5 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   3.6 Nel to Masakadza, no run, stays low outside the line, goes down and
        tries to cut square, misses

End of over 4 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 12/1 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 352/46 = 7.65)
A Nel 2-0-4-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 8* (13b 1x4) H Masakadza 2* (9b)

   4.1 Pollock to Campbell, FOUR, the right idea, two-step and flick over
        midwicket, finally shows some initiative adn good footwork
   4.2 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   4.3 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   4.4 Pollock to Campbell, (noball) no run, walks over the line
   4.4 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   4.5 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   4.6 Pollock to Campbell, no run

End of over 5 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 17/1 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 347/45 = 7.71)
SM Pollock 3-0-13-0 (1nb) - Airport End
H Masakadza 2* (9b) ADR Campbell 12* (20b 2x4)

   5.1 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   5.2 Nel to Masakadza, no run, punched to the off side
   5.3 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   5.4 Nel to Masakadza, one run, pushed to midwicket
   5.5 Nel to Campbell, no run
   5.6 Nel to Campbell, one run, glanced to long leg

End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 19/1 (RR: 3.17 RRR: 345/44 = 7.84)
A Nel 3-0-6-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 13* (22b 2x4) H Masakadza 3* (13b)

   6.1 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   6.2 Pollock to Campbell, no run, slower ball, tapped away
   6.3 Pollock to Campbell, one run
   6.4 Pollock to Masakadza, one run, pushed to midon and running,
        Ehnderson picks up and throws, would have gone if direct throw had
        hit
   6.5 Pollock to Campbell, two runs, slashed wide of gully, Ntini fetches
        from the boundary
   6.6 Pollock to Campbell, no run

End of over 7 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 23/1 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 341/43 = 7.93)
SM Pollock 4-0-17-0 (1nb) - Airport End
H Masakadza 4* (14b) ADR Campbell 16* (27b 2x4)

   7.1 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   7.2 Nel to Masakadza, no run, beats him, goes right through and almost
        gets inside edge onto the sticks
   7.3 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   7.4 Nel to Masakadza, no run, bouncer, he moves away
   7.5 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   7.6 Nel to Masakadza, no run, first maiden of the day

End of over 8 (maiden) Zimbabwe 23/1 (RR: 2.88 RRR: 341/42 = 8.12)
A Nel 4-1-6-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 16* (27b 2x4) H Masakadza 4* (20b)

   8.1 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   8.2 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   8.3 Pollock to Campbell, two runs, gets wise to the fact that there's
        only a fine leg, midon and deep square leg in place, taps to
        midwicket and runs comfortable
   8.4 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   8.5 Pollock to Campbell, no run
   8.6 Pollock to Campbell, no run

End of over 9 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 25/1 (RR: 2.78 RRR: 339/41 = 8.27)
SM Pollock 5-0-19-0 (1nb) - Airport End
H Masakadza 4* (20b) ADR Campbell 18* (33b 2x4)

   9.1 Nel to Masakadza, one run
   9.2 Nel to Campbell, FOUR, drilled through extra cover, magnificent
        shot through the gap
   9.3 Nel to Campbell, one run, slashed rather loosely just over point,
        trying to get out now after that cover drive
   9.4 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   9.5 Nel to Masakadza, no run
   9.6 Nel to Masakadza, no run

End of over 10 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 31/1 (RR: 3.10 RRR: 333/40 = 8.32)
A Nel 5-1-12-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 23* (35b 3x4) H Masakadza 5* (24b)

  10.1 Pollock to Campbell, no run
  10.2 Pollock to Campbell, no run
  10.3 Pollock to Campbell, wide: no run, down the leg side
  10.3 Pollock to Campbell, one run, punched to the off side,, quick run
  10.4 Pollock to Masakadza, no run
  10.5 Pollock to Masakadza, two runs, belted over Henderson at mid-on, he
        runs back but can't get back to it
  10.6 Pollock to Masakadza, no run

End of over 11 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 35/1 (RR: 3.18 RRR: 329/39 = 8.44)
SM Pollock 6-0-23-0 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
ADR Campbell 24* (38b 3x4) H Masakadza 7* (27b)

  11.1 Nel to Campbell, no run
  11.2 Nel to Campbell, one run, chopped down behind point
  11.3 Nel to Masakadza, two runs
  11.4 Nel to Masakadza, one run
  11.5 Nel to Campbell, no run
  11.6 Nel to Campbell, one run

End of over 12 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 40/1 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 324/38 = 8.53)
A Nel 6-1-17-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 26* (42b 3x4) H Masakadza 10* (29b)

  12.1 Klusener to Campbell, one run
  12.2 Klusener to Masakadza, one run, flicks it over midwicket
  12.3 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  12.4 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  12.5 Klusener to Campbell, one run
  12.6 Klusener to Masakadza, no run, RUNOUT: hits and runs, Campbell not
        excited by it and stays home, Dippenaar picks and throws from
        midoff, not home and he's out coming back

End of over 13 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 43/1 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 321/37 = 8.68)
L Klusener 1-0-3-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 28* (46b 3x4) H Masakadza 11* (31b)

       Zimbabwe 43/2, Partnership of 37
       H Masakadza  run out (?)  11 (31b 0x4 0x6)
       Zimbabwe 43/2, Partnership of 37
       H Masakadza  run out (?)  11 (31b 0x4 0x6)

       Flower in now, Ntini takes the ball
  13.1 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  13.2 Ntini to Campbell, one run
  13.3 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  13.4 Ntini to A Flower, two runs, back foot cover drive, the crowd love
        it
  13.5 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  13.6 Ntini to A Flower, no run

End of over 14 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 46/2 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 318/36 = 8.83)
M Ntini 1-0-3-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 29* (48b 3x4) A Flower 2* (4b)

  14.1 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  14.2 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  14.3 Klusener to Campbell, one run
  14.4 Klusener to A Flower, one run, to third man
  14.5 Klusener to Campbell, one run
  14.6 Klusener to A Flower, no run

End of over 15 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 49/2 (RR: 3.27 RRR: 315/35 = 9.00)
L Klusener 2-0-6-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 31* (52b 3x4) A Flower 3* (6b)

  15.1 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  15.2 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  15.3 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  15.4 Ntini to Campbell, two runs, slashes it high over point, despairing
        shouts of 'caaaaatch' as it just sails over
  15.5 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  15.6 Ntini to Campbell, one run, drilled for cover sweeper Klusener to
        pick up

End of over 16 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 52/2 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 312/34 = 9.18)
M Ntini 2-0-6-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 34* (58b 3x4) A Flower 3* (6b)

Match State: Drinks

  16.1 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  16.2 Klusener to Campbell, one run, glanced to fine leg
  16.3 Klusener to A Flower, FOUR, steps up and rifles it through extra
        cover
  16.4 Klusener to A Flower, no run, yorker, slow and well dug out
  16.5 Klusener to A Flower, FOUR, overpitched, swept through midwicket,
        starting to create a presence at the wicket
  16.6 Klusener to A Flower, no run

End of over 17 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 61/2 (RR: 3.59 RRR: 303/33 = 9.18)
L Klusener 3-0-15-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 35* (60b 3x4) A Flower 11* (10b 2x4)

  17.1 Ntini to Campbell, no run, wild drive to midoff, rather uppish,
        could have carried easily, bounces just in front of Kallis
  17.2 Ntini to Campbell, two runs, another cry of caaatch as he slashes
        it at waist height just wide of bwd point
  17.3 Ntini to Campbell, one run, pushed through covers, living rather
        dangerously is Campbell
  17.4 Ntini to A Flower, wide: no run, seams away from the off stump,
        lots of lateral movement
  17.4 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  17.5 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  17.6 Ntini to A Flower, no run

End of over 18 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 65/2 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 299/32 = 9.34)
M Ntini 3-0-10-0 (1w) - City End
ADR Campbell 38* (63b 3x4) A Flower 11* (13b 2x4)

  18.1 Klusener to Campbell, two runs, edged to third man
  18.2 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  18.3 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  18.4 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  18.5 Klusener to Campbell, one run, glanced to third man
  18.6 Klusener to A Flower, one run, pushed past the cover fielders

End of over 19 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 69/2 (RR: 3.63 RRR: 295/31 = 9.52)
L Klusener 4-0-19-0 - Airport End
A Flower 12* (14b 2x4) ADR Campbell 41* (68b 3x4)

  19.1 Ntini to A Flower, two runs, cut nicely in front of square, quick
        running to get back for the second
  19.2 Ntini to A Flower, FOUR, lovely shot, saw it seam away and guides
        it just wide of Boucher, all wrist
  19.3 Ntini to A Flower, FOUR, thick edge again just wide enough of
        Boucher, no slips at all so he cuts at will, well played
       Ntini round the wicket now
  19.4 Ntini to A Flower, SIX, senses the change in tactic and steps at
        him and belts it right over the long off boundary boards,
        magnificent shot
  19.5 Ntini to A Flower, no run, drives it to covers
  19.6 Ntini to A Flower, no run

End of over 20 (16 runs) Zimbabwe 85/2 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 279/30 = 9.30)
M Ntini 4-0-26-0 (1w) - City End
ADR Campbell 41* (68b 3x4) A Flower 28* (20b 4x4 1x6)

       The crowd is up in song now, they're loving Andy Flower's work, as
        always
       Boundary patrol are getting serious chirping from the partisan
        crowd here
  20.1 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  20.2 Klusener to Campbell, no run
  20.3 Klusener to Campbell, one run, slower ball, taps to leg side
  20.4 Klusener to A Flower, no run
  20.5 Klusener to A Flower, one run, into his body, on his toes and taps
        to fine leg
  20.6 Klusener to Campbell, one run

End of over 21 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 88/2 (RR: 4.19 RRR: 276/29 = 9.52)
L Klusener 5-0-22-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 43* (72b 3x4) A Flower 29* (22b 4x4 1x6)

  21.1 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  21.2 Ntini to Campbell, one run, to third man, Flower back on strike
  21.3 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  21.4 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  21.5 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  21.6 Ntini to A Flower, no run

End of over 22 (1 run) Zimbabwe 89/2 (RR: 4.05 RRR: 275/28 = 9.82)
M Ntini 5-0-27-0 (1w) - City End
ADR Campbell 44* (74b 3x4) A Flower 29* (26b 4x4 1x6)

  22.1 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  22.2 Henderson to Campbell, one run
  22.3 Henderson to A Flower, no run
  22.4 Henderson to A Flower, FOUR, marvellous shot, steps out and flicks
        him over midon
  22.5 Henderson to A Flower, one run, tapped past short midwicket
  22.6 Henderson to Campbell, one run

End of over 23 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 96/2 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 268/27 = 9.93)
CW Henderson 1-0-7-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 46* (77b 3x4) A Flower 34* (29b 5x4 1x6)

  23.1 Ntini to Campbell, one run
  23.2 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  23.3 Ntini to A Flower, no run
  23.4 Ntini to A Flower, no run, RUNOUT: he square cuts but bottom edges,
        Rhodes is onto it in a flash at bwd point, Andy slows down midway,
        he knew what was coming, direct throw and the middle stumpkeels
        over, magnificent fielding, he realised too late that it was Jonty
        onto that

       Zimbabwe 97/3, Partnership of 54
       A Flower  run out (Rhodes)  34 (32b 5x4 1x6)

       Wishart comes out now
  23.5 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  23.6 Ntini to Campbell, no run

End of over 24 (1 run) Zimbabwe 97/3 (RR: 4.04 RRR: 267/26 = 10.27)
M Ntini 6-0-28-0 (1w) - City End
CB Wishart 0* (0b) ADR Campbell 47* (80b 3x4)

       Big Craig Wishart to face his first ball
  24.1 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  24.2 Henderson to Wishart, one run, short, slapped in front of point
  24.3 Henderson to Campbell, two runs, tickled to fine leg
  24.4 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  24.5 Henderson to Campbell, one run
  24.6 Henderson to Wishart, one run

End of over 25 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 102/3 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 262/25 = 10.48)
CW Henderson 2-0-12-0 - Airport End
CB Wishart 2* (3b) ADR Campbell 50* (83b 3x4)

  25.1 Ntini to Wishart, two runs, cut behind point
  25.2 Ntini to Wishart, no run
  25.3 Ntini to Wishart, one run, cut behind point
  25.4 Ntini to Campbell, no run
  25.5 Ntini to Campbell, one run, chopped backwards of square
  25.6 Ntini to Wishart, no run

End of over 26 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 106/3 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 258/24 = 10.75)
M Ntini 7-0-32-0 (1w) - City End
ADR Campbell 51* (86b 3x4) CB Wishart 5* (6b)

       7-ball over
  25.6 Ntini to Wishart, wide: no run
  25.6 Ntini to Wishart, one run

End of over 26 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 108/3 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 256/24 = 10.67)
M Ntini 7-0-34-0 (2w) - City End
CB Wishart 6* (7b) ADR Campbell 51* (86b 3x4)

  26.1 Henderson to Wishart, one run
  26.2 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  26.3 Henderson to Campbell, two runs
  26.4 Henderson to Campbell, one run
  26.5 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  26.6 Henderson to Wishart, no run, well flighted, edged to gully

End of over 27 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 112/3 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 252/23 = 10.96)
CW Henderson 3-0-16-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 54* (89b 3x4) CB Wishart 7* (10b)

  27.1 Kallis to Campbell, two runs, driven through extra cover
  27.2 Kallis to Campbell, one run
  27.3 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  27.4 Kallis to Wishart, two runs
  27.5 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  27.6 Kallis to Wishart, one run

End of over 28 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 118/3 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 246/22 = 11.18)
JH Kallis 1-0-6-0 - City End
CB Wishart 10* (14b) ADR Campbell 57* (91b 3x4)

  28.1 Henderson to Wishart, one run, swept square
  28.2 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  28.3 Henderson to Campbell, SIX, attacks the ball, steps to the pitch
        and whacks it over the bowler's head
  28.4 Henderson to Campbell, FOUR, belted through midwicket, the patrol
        fail to cut it off
  28.5 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  28.6 Henderson to Campbell, no run

End of over 29 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 129/3 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 235/21 = 11.19)
CW Henderson 4-0-27-0 - Airport End
CB Wishart 11* (15b) ADR Campbell 67* (96b 4x4 1x6)

  29.1 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  29.2 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  29.3 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  29.4 Kallis to Wishart, FOUR, goes across the line and pulls through
        midon
  29.5 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  29.6 Kallis to Wishart, no run

End of over 30 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 133/3 (RR: 4.43 RRR: 231/20 = 11.55)
JH Kallis 2-0-10-0 - City End
ADR Campbell 67* (96b 4x4 1x6) CB Wishart 15* (21b 1x4)

  30.1 Henderson to Campbell, one run, to fine leg
  30.2 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  30.3 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  30.4 Henderson to Wishart, one run
  30.5 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  30.6 Henderson to Campbell, one run, glanced to fine leg

End of over 31 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 136/3 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 228/19 = 12.00)
CW Henderson 5-0-30-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 69* (99b 4x4 1x6) CB Wishart 16* (24b 1x4)

  31.1 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  31.2 Kallis to Campbell, one run
  31.3 Kallis to Wishart, bye: FOUR, swings and misses, Boucher watches
        bat instead of ball, all the way to the boundary
  31.4 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  31.5 Kallis to Wishart, no run
  31.6 Kallis to Wishart, one run, driven square of the wicket

End of over 32 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 142/3 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 222/18 = 12.33)
JH Kallis 3-0-12-0 - City End
CB Wishart 17* (28b 1x4) ADR Campbell 70* (101b 4x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  32.1 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  32.2 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  32.3 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  32.4 Henderson to Wishart, one run, swept to deep square leg
  32.5 Henderson to Campbell, one run, flicked over midwicket
  32.6 Henderson to Wishart, no run

End of over 33 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 144/3 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 220/17 = 12.94)
CW Henderson 6-0-32-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 71* (102b 4x4 1x6) CB Wishart 18* (33b 1x4)

  33.1 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  33.2 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  33.3 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  33.4 Kallis to Campbell, two runs, full toss, flicked to square leg
  33.5 Kallis to Campbell, SIX, lofted over mid-on towards the stairs to
        the players' balcony
  33.6 Kallis to Campbell, no run

End of over 34 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 152/3 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 212/16 = 13.25)
JH Kallis 4-0-20-0 - City End
CB Wishart 18* (33b 1x4) ADR Campbell 79* (108b 4x4 2x6)

  34.1 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  34.2 Henderson to Wishart, no run
  34.3 Henderson to Wishart, one run
  34.4 Henderson to Campbell, no run
  34.5 Henderson to Campbell, one run
  34.6 Henderson to Wishart, no run

End of over 35 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 154/3 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 210/15 = 14.00)
CW Henderson 7-0-34-0 - Airport End
ADR Campbell 80* (110b 4x4 2x6) CB Wishart 19* (37b 1x4)

  35.1 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  35.2 Kallis to Campbell, one run, cut high to the sweeper on the off
        side
  35.3 Kallis to Wishart, one run
  35.4 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  35.5 Kallis to Campbell, no run
  35.6 Kallis to Campbell, no run

End of over 36 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 156/3 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 208/14 = 14.86)
JH Kallis 5-0-22-0 - City End
CB Wishart 20* (38b 1x4) ADR Campbell 81* (115b 4x4 2x6)

       Plllock brings himself back on
  36.1 Pollock to Wishart, one run, guided to third man
  36.2 Pollock to Campbell, no run
  36.3 Pollock to Campbell, no run
  36.4 Pollock to Campbell, OUT: slower ball, he walks out after it and
        just dishes it up for Pollock to catch

       Zimbabwe 157/4, Partnership of 60
       ADR Campbell  c & b Pollock  81 (118b 4x4 2x6)
       CB Wishart 21* (39b 1x4) SM Pollock 6.4-0-24-1 (1w 1nb)

  36.5 Pollock to GW Flower, no run
  36.6 Pollock to GW Flower, no run

End of over 37 (1 run) Zimbabwe 157/4 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 207/13 = 15.92)
SM Pollock 7-0-24-1 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
CB Wishart 21* (40b 1x4) GW Flower 0* (2b)

  37.1 Nel to Wishart, no run
  37.2 Nel to Wishart, no run
  37.3 Nel to Wishart, FOUR, past the midon fielder, great on drive
  37.4 Nel to Wishart, one run, to deep midwicket
  37.5 Nel to GW Flower, wide: no run, down the off side
  37.5 Nel to GW Flower, no run
  37.6 Nel to GW Flower, no run

End of over 38 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 163/4 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 201/12 = 16.75)
A Nel 7-1-23-1 (2w 1nb) - City End
CB Wishart 26* (44b 2x4) GW Flower 0* (4b)

  38.1 Pollock to Wishart, FOUR, straight down the ground, high in the
        air, it gathers ice until it almost drops just close enough for
        the chasing fielders
  38.2 Pollock to Wishart, no run
  38.3 Pollock to Wishart, no run
  38.4 Pollock to Wishart, no run
  38.5 Pollock to Wishart, FOUR, belted over mid-on, magnificent shot
  38.6 Pollock to Wishart, no run

End of over 39 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 171/4 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 193/11 = 17.55)
SM Pollock 8-0-32-1 (1w 1nb) - Airport End
GW Flower 0* (4b) CB Wishart 34* (50b 4x4)

  39.1 Nel to GW Flower, no run
  39.2 Nel to GW Flower, no run
  39.3 Nel to GW Flower, FOUR, whacked just inches wide of mid-on's hand
  39.4 Nel to GW Flower, no run
  39.5 Nel to GW Flower, no run
  39.6 Nel to GW Flower, one run

End of over 40 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 176/4 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 188/10 = 18.80)
A Nel 8-1-28-1 (2w 1nb) - City End
GW Flower 5* (10b 1x4) CB Wishart 34* (50b 4x4)

  40.1 Henderson to GW Flower, no run
  40.2 Henderson to GW Flower, one run
  40.3 Henderson to Wishart, one run
  40.4 Henderson to GW Flower, no run, makes to sweep and misses
  40.5 Henderson to GW Flower, no run
  40.6 Henderson to GW Flower, no run

End of over 41 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 178/4 (RR: 4.34 RRR: 186/9 = 20.67)
CW Henderson 8-0-36-0 - Airport End
CB Wishart 35* (51b 4x4) GW Flower 6* (15b 1x4)

  41.1 Ntini to Wishart, one run, thick outside edge, just wide of Jonty
        at bwd point
  41.2 Ntini to GW Flower, one run, gets some reverse swing, tries to play
        it to leg side and gets a leading edge that sails over covers
  41.3 Ntini to Wishart, no run
  41.4 Ntini to Wishart, no run
  41.5 Ntini to Wishart, SIX
  41.6 Ntini to Wishart, one run

End of over 42 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 187/4 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 177/8 = 22.12)
M Ntini 8-0-43-0 (2w) - City End
CB Wishart 43* (56b 4x4 1x6) GW Flower 7* (16b 1x4)

  42.1 Henderson to Wishart, one run, cut behind square
  42.2 Henderson to GW Flower, one run
  42.3 Henderson to Wishart, OUT: tries to sweep, gets a top edge behind
        the keeper, Kallis comes a long way from gully and dives, well
        taken

       Zimbabwe 189/5, Partnership of 32
       CB Wishart  c Kallis b Henderson  44 (58b 4x4 1x6)
       GW Flower 8* (17b 1x4) CW Henderson 8.3-0-38-1

  42.4 Henderson to GW Flower, no run
  42.5 Henderson to GW Flower, wide: no run
  42.5 Henderson to GW Flower, one run
  42.6 Henderson to Whittall, no run

End of over 43 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 191/5 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 173/7 = 24.71)
CW Henderson 9-0-40-1 (1w) - Airport End
GW Flower 8* (18b 1x4) GJ Whittall 0* (1b)

  43.1 Ntini to GW Flower, no run
  43.2 Ntini to GW Flower, no run
  43.3 Ntini to GW Flower, no run
  43.4 Ntini to GW Flower, one run, DROPPED: to midwicket, belted it
        really hard, Pollock gets hand to it and it's through
  43.5 Ntini to Whittall, no run
  43.6 Ntini to Whittall, no run

End of over 44 (1 run) Zimbabwe 192/5 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 172/6 = 28.67)
M Ntini 9-0-44-0 (2w) - City End
GW Flower 9* (22b 1x4) GJ Whittall 0* (3b)

  44.1 Henderson to GW Flower, one run, pushes it to long off
  44.2 Henderson to Whittall, no run
  44.3 Henderson to Whittall, one run
  44.4 Henderson to GW Flower, no run
  44.5 Henderson to GW Flower, one run, steps out and punches it to the
        off side
  44.6 Henderson to Whittall, no run

End of over 45 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 195/5 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 169/5 = 33.80)
CW Henderson 10-0-43-1 (1w) - Airport End
GW Flower 11* (25b 1x4) GJ Whittall 1* (6b)

  45.1 Ntini to GW Flower, no run
  45.2 Ntini to GW Flower, no run
  45.3 Ntini to GW Flower, FOUR, whacked high straight down the ground,
        drops just short of the rope
  45.4 Ntini to GW Flower, one run, tapped to square leg
  45.5 Ntini to Whittall, no run
  45.6 Ntini to Whittall, two runs, flicked dead square of he wicket

End of over 46 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 202/5 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 162/4 = 40.50)
M Ntini 10-0-51-0 (2w) - City End
GW Flower 16* (29b 2x4) GJ Whittall 3* (8b)

  46.1 Henderson to GW Flower, one run
  46.2 Henderson to Whittall, no run
  46.3 Henderson to Whittall, no run
  46.4 Henderson to Whittall, no run
       Only 48.3 runs required per over at this moment
  46.5 Henderson to Whittall, no run
  46.6 Henderson to Whittall, no run

End of over 47 (1 run) Zimbabwe 203/5 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 161/3 = 53.67)
CW Henderson 11-0-44-1 (1w) - Airport End
GW Flower 17* (30b 2x4) GJ Whittall 3* (13b)

       McKenzie gets to bowl now
  47.1 McKenzie to GW Flower, one run, full toss, belted to long on
  47.2 McKenzie to Whittall, no run
  47.3 McKenzie to Whittall, no run
  47.4 McKenzie to Whittall, one run, short, pulled thorugh midwicket
  47.5 McKenzie to GW Flower, one run, ordinary delivery outside the off
        stump, hooked to long on
  47.6 McKenzie to Whittall, no run, punched to midoff

End of over 48 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 206/5 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 158/2 = 79.00)
ND McKenzie 1-0-3-0 - City End
GW Flower 19* (32b 2x4) GJ Whittall 4* (17b)

       Rhodes taking a shot now
  48.1 Rhodes to GW Flower, one run
  48.2 Rhodes to Whittall, no run
  48.3 Rhodes to Whittall, no run, driven back to the bowler
  48.4 Rhodes to Whittall, no run
  48.5 Rhodes to Whittall, no run
  48.6 Rhodes to Whittall, no run

End of over 49 (1 run) Zimbabwe 207/5 (RR: 4.22 RRR: 157/1 = 157.00)
JN Rhodes 1-0-1-0 - Airport End
GW Flower 20* (33b 2x4) GJ Whittall 4* (22b)

  49.1 McKenzie to GW Flower, no run
  49.2 McKenzie to GW Flower, one run, pushed to the leg side
  49.3 McKenzie to Whittall, no run
  49.4 McKenzie to Whittall, no run
  49.5 McKenzie to Whittall, one run, punched to long on
  49.6 McKenzie to GW Flower, one run, slashed to third man

End of over 50 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 210/5 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 154/0 = 0.00)
ND McKenzie 2-0-6-0 - City End
GW Flower 22* (36b 2x4) GJ Whittall 5* (25b)

Match State: South Africa won by 153 runs

       That brings an end to this one-sided ODI match-up
       The fielders walk off to rousing applause from the crowd, please
        stay with us for the awards presentation
       Herschelle Gibbs has been awarded the Man of the Match award, well
        done to him
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        Saturday at 0730GMT for the 2nd of this 3-game series
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