Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am local time (22.30 GMT Thursday)
Good Morning to all from the Basin reserve in Wellington for the
third and last Test between New Zealand and South Africa
A Test where hopefully New Zealand will go out out for a 2:0 Test
Series win, and maybe a South AFrican team fight back to level the
series and end the tour off with a win
New Zealand have played the better cricket throughout the One
Dayers and the Tests
A pleasant day awaits us, with a maximum of 20 degrees under a
cloudy sky
A few of the New Zealand players are suffering from food poisoning,
with McMillan out and Vettori and Cairns doubtful
The pitch has a soft fine grass covering but the ball is not
expected to bounce or zip around with a little movement early on
South Africa have won the toss and will bowl first with Martin van
Jaarsveld and Andre Nel coming in for McKenzie and Terbrugge
New Zealand have Mathew Sinclair and Michael Mason, on debut, in
for McMillan and Tuffey
Pollock as expected to take the new ball, bowling to Mark
Richardson
0.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, line and length, forward, dabs
defensively to the on side where forward square leg cleans up
0.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, across the left hander, gets
forward, leaves outside the off
0.3 Pollock to Richardson, one run, on lien, too straight to the left
hander, forward, dabs behind the square leg to get the score board
ticking over
0.4 Pollock to Papps, no run, outside off, forward, leaves, good carry
0.5 Pollock to Papps, no run, short, on line, gets down, bounce but not
excessive, Boucher takes head high
0.6 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, touch of away
swing
End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/0
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0
MH Richardson 1* (3b) MHW Papps 0* (3b)
Ntini to share the new ball
Ntini coming into the breeze, maybe wrong side for him, but Pollock
the slower of the two does need some assistance from the breeze
1.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, leg sump, short, ducks, clears his
head, eyes not watching the ball
1.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
good bounce, high off the outside half of the bat as het gets well
back, defends to the off
1.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, forward, from line, defends to the on
side
1.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, back of a length, leaves,
but a bit slow, taking the bat to gully as he pulls the bat away
1.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, line and length, comes forward, high
off the bat running down the pitch
1.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, once more, tries to get the bat out of
the way, takes the face, dabs to gully, played those two so well
looks almost as if he has practiced it
End of over 2 (maiden) New Zealand 1/0
M Ntini 1-1-0-0 - Scoreboard End
MHW Papps 0* (3b) MH Richardson 1* (9b)
2.1 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
2.2 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone, bit too wide, with a touch of
away movement
2.3 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone, straighter ball, goes through
well, just a bit wide for the new ball, not making the batsman
play
2.4 Pollock to Papps, two runs, outside off, gets forward, defensive
push, forward, of backward point chasing
2.5 Pollock to Papps, no run, gets on the front foot, ooops, eyes are
wide open as it takes off from back of a length, just gets the
head out of the way
2.6 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 3 (2 runs) New Zealand 3/0
SM Pollock 2-0-3-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 1* (9b) MHW Papps 2* (9b)
3.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, left alone
3.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it,
beaten, did a lot better when he left and played off the face in
the previous over
3.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, back, comes forward as he
pushed to the off
3.4 Ntini to Richardson, one run, on the back foot, dabs to the off,
into the gap at cover, Papps calls early
3.5 Ntini to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, slight angle in,
straightening
3.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, fuller ball, line and length, forward,
defends down the on side of the pitch
End of over 4 (1 run) New Zealand 4/0
M Ntini 2-1-1-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 2* (13b) MHW Papps 2* (11b)
4.1 Pollock to Richardson, one run, on the back foot, too straight,
back, dabs to the gap at mid wicket
4.2 Pollock to Papps, no run, defends from the front foot
4.3 Pollock to Papps, no run, outside off, back, has a waft, beaten
4.4 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, bit short and
going away off the pitch
4.5 Pollock to Papps, (noball) no run, gets the foot over the front
line, long delivery pushes it well over, defended to the on side
4.5 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, and best bounce
for the South Africans in all three tests, Boucher taking chest
high
4.6 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, again not making
the batsman play, wasting the new ball a bit
End of over 5 (2 runs) New Zealand 6/0
SM Pollock 3-0-5-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 3* (14b) MHW Papps 2* (17b)
5.1 Ntini to Richardson, FOUR, leg side, fullish, clips through vacant
mid wicket for the first boundary of the match
5.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, just outsideoff,
defends to a close mid off/ short cover
5.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off, and does get
the bat out of the line this time
5.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, just on off, gets back, defends to the
straightish short cover
5.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, leg side, full, dabs from the legs to
forward square leg
5.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, back of a length, angled to outside
off, back defending down the pitch
End of over 6 (4 runs) New Zealand 10/0
M Ntini 3-1-5-0 - Scoreboard End
MHW Papps 2* (17b) MH Richardson 7* (20b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
6.2 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
6.3 Pollock to Papps, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
outside half of the bat, on the bounce to gully
6.4 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside the off
6.5 Pollock to Papps, FOUR, short, gets back pulling, goes after it,
top edge, flies high and wide of wide fine leg, one bounce four
6.6 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 7 (4 runs) New Zealand 14/0
SM Pollock 4-0-9-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 7* (20b 1x4) MHW Papps 6* (23b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, fuller ball, just on the off, gently
forward stroking towards mid off
7.2 Ntini to Richardson, FOUR, outside off, back, outside half of the
bat, along the ground between gully and point, no 3rd man
7.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, just back of a length, gets back and
across, defends down the pitch
7.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, back of a length, defends from that
back foot to the straight short cover
7.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, just on the off, jumps across this
time, dabs down the pitch, looked a bit unsure that time
7.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, from the crease, standing up, dabs
into the off field
End of over 8 (4 runs) New Zealand 18/0
M Ntini 4-1-9-0 - Scoreboard End
MHW Papps 6* (23b 1x4) MH Richardson 11* (26b 2x4)
No real demons in the pitch and the expected movement either not
there, or the bowlers have not found it, maybe a mistake from
Smith bowling first, time will tell
8.1 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
8.2 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, wrong line from
Pollock, or into a defensive line already ?
8.3 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
8.4 Pollock to Papps, no run, outside off, short, ducks, but ball well
away from the line of the body
8.5 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
8.6 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone, ends a harmless over, did not
need a batsman for the maiden
End of over 9 (maiden) New Zealand 18/0
SM Pollock 5-1-9-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 11* (26b 2x4) MHW Papps 6* (29b 1x4)
Kallis comes on for Ntini, eaither for a spell or maybe to swap
ends for Ntini to come down wind
9.1 Kallis to Richardson, no run, on line, back of a length, defends
from the back foot to the on side
9.2 Kallis to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
9.3 Kallis to Richardson, no run, just on the off, gets back, punching
from up on the toes towards mid off
9.4 Kallis to Richardson, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
back firmly pushed to a diving cover
9.5 Kallis to Richardson, two runs, outside off, back cutting at a wide
one, off the bottom of the bat, Gibbs hauls the un-timed shot in
9.6 Kallis to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 10 (2 runs) New Zealand 20/0
JH Kallis 1-0-2-0 - Scoreboard End
MHW Papps 6* (29b 1x4) MH Richardson 13* (32b 2x4)
Yes Ntini gets a go with the breeze behind him, maybe the end he
should have started from
10.1 Ntini to Papps, no run, outside off, left alone, must have
something to do with this end, pushed well wide of the off
10.2 Ntini to Papps, no run, angled in, fullish, gets forward defending
down the on side of the pitch
10.3 Ntini to Papps, no run, on the back foot, coming forward, pushed
firmly to the off
10.4 Ntini to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
10.5 Ntini to Papps, no run, outside off, angled in, gets back, good
bounce as he leaves at the last moment
10.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, outside off, angled in, shortish, gets up,
leans back, watches it go over his chest
End of over 11 (maiden) New Zealand 20/0
M Ntini 5-2-9-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 13* (32b 2x4) MHW Papps 6* (35b 1x4)
11.1 Kallis to Richardson, no run, outside off, left alone, Kallis off a
very short run up into the breeze
11.2 Kallis to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the off
11.3 Kallis to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
11.4 Kallis to Richardson, no run, short, outside off, angled across,
ducks, Boucher takes above the head
11.5 Kallis to Richardson, no run, wide outside off, goes after it on
the cut, too wide
11.6 Kallis to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, on line, punched
into the covers
End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 20/0
JH Kallis 2-1-2-0 - Scoreboard End
MHW Papps 6* (35b 1x4) MH Richardson 13* (38b 2x4)
12.1 Ntini to Papps, (noball) no run, foot fault, on line, defends to
the off
12.1 Ntini to Papps, one run, full, leg stump line, half forward, dabs
forward of square leg, easy run with square leg behind square
12.2 Ntini to Richardson, one run, leg side, worked off the legs forward
of square leg, not good running, could have got two with a quick
first run
12.3 Ntini to Papps, OUT: full, angled in, into the pad, appeal, Dar
gives him, maybe a bit of doubt as to the line, and Ntini gets
only his 10th lbw in his career
New Zealand 23/1, Partnership of 23
MHW Papps lbw b Ntini 7 (38b 1x4 0x6)
MH Richardson 14* (39b 2x4) M Ntini 5.3-2-12-1 (1nb)
12.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, angled well
across Fleming, and getting some nice in swing now
12.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, 136 kms
End of over 13 (3 runs) New Zealand 23/1
M Ntini 6-2-12-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 14* (39b 2x4) SP Fleming 0* (2b)
13.1 Kallis to Richardson, no run
13.2 Kallis to Richardson, no run
Previous over was a 5 baller
13.3 Kallis to Richardson, OUT: outside off, gets up on the toes,
slashes the cut, very fine edge to Boucher
New Zealand 23/2, Partnership of 0
MH Richardson c Boucher b Kallis 14 (42b 2x4 0x6)
SP Fleming 0* (2b) JH Kallis 2.3-1-2-1
Match State: Drinks
13.4 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, Sinclair gets the Welcome back ball,
short bouncer over the ducking head
13.5 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, good leave,
just wide of the off
13.6 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, again good
judgement
End of over 14 (maiden) New Zealand 23/2
JH Kallis 3-2-2-1 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 0* (2b) MS Sinclair 0* (3b)
4 slips for Fleming, plus the gully and backward point, looks like
Ntini fancies an edge here
14.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
14.2 Ntini to Fleming, two runs, shortish, back, tucks it off the hips
towards deep backward square leg, fine leg racing across
14.3 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, SHOT, just too full, looking for the swing,
drives straight inside mid off
14.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, shorter ball,
angled across the left hander
14.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, good judgement,
just wide of the off
14.6 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, leg stump line, gets half foward, leans
into it, great timing as he gently clips that off the legs forward
of square leg
End of over 15 (10 runs) New Zealand 33/2
M Ntini 7-2-22-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 0* (3b) SP Fleming 10* (8b 2x4)
15.1 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, gets half forward on the off, defends
from under the eyes to the off
15.2 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, full, in swing, playing to the on side,
inside edge into the pad saves him
15.3 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, all defensive from the front foot,
pushed down the pitch
15.4 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, short, gets under it, 132 kms
15.5 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, forward, working it off line to the on
side
15.6 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 16 (maiden) New Zealand 33/2
JH Kallis 4-3-2-1 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 10* (8b 2x4) MS Sinclair 0* (9b)
Andre Nel gets into the attack after missing the 2nd Test
16.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, short bouncer to start with
16.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone, angled across
16.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, outside off, wants to leave, and as
Richardson did, dabs it off the face to the off as he is a bit
slow to get the bat away
16.4 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
16.5 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, good teasing line
from Nel, not too far away from the off
16.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, forward, leaves, ball straightens, clips
the top of the back pad, leaving on the bounce, good over to start
with
End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 33/2
A Nel 1-1-0-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 0* (9b) SP Fleming 10* (14b 2x4)
17.1 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, full, drives into the ground, short
cover jumping gets a hand to it, takes the pace off it, no reward
for a good shot
17.2 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, full, stroked firmly to a diving mid on
17.3 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, short, gets under it
17.4 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, good line and length, forward, good
stride in there, runs it towards mid on
17.5 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, outside off, forward, beaten, all of
the fielders behind the wicket go up, Kallis does not, de Silav
agrees
17.6 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 18 (maiden) New Zealand 33/2
JH Kallis 5-4-2-1 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 10* (14b 2x4) MS Sinclair 0* (15b)
18.1 Nel to Fleming, two runs, on the back foot, worked behind square
for his 5,000th Test run
Only the 3rd New Zealander to get past the 5,000 runs behind M
Crowe and J Wright
18.2 Nel to Fleming, one run, back, taken off the pad towards long leg
18.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, drags it back, leaves, gets
up over the middle stump
18.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
18.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
18.6 Nel to Sinclair, one run, outside off, back of a length, gets well
forward pushing into the gap at cover
End of over 19 (4 runs) New Zealand 37/2
A Nel 2-1-4-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 1* (19b) SP Fleming 13* (16b 2x4)
19.1 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, fullish ball, on line, forward, pushing
to Gibbs at backward point
19.2 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, leg side, gets forward working it to
the on side, forward square leg cuts it off
breeze blows the bails off, may have to call for the heavy bails
soon
All ready and once again, plonk goes the bail
19.3 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside the off, Kallis off
a very short run into the wind
19.4 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
19.5 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone, brave leave, just clears
the off stump
19.6 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, on the back foot, defending to the on
side
End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 37/2
JH Kallis 6-5-2-1 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 13* (16b 2x4) MS Sinclair 1* (25b)
20.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, just on the off, back of a length, gets
well across defending down the pitch
20.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, short, on line, gets well under it, well
directed
20.3 Nel to Fleming, one run, on the back foot, too straight, pushed off
the hips gently into the gap at mid wicket
20.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone, left on length, ohhs and ahhs
from behind the wicket
20.5 Nel to Sinclair, one run, outside off, forward, soft hands to the
off, takes Gibbs on and wins
20.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, well forward, round the wicket, pads up as
it comes in, appeals, that was close, but Dar says no, maybe just
the height saved him
End of over 21 (2 runs) New Zealand 39/2
A Nel 3-1-6-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 2* (27b) SP Fleming 14* (20b 2x4)
21.1 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
21.2 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
21.3 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, forward, on line and length, defnds
from the front foot
21.4 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
21.5 Kallis to Sinclair, two runs, leg side, back, tucks it off his hips
just forward of square leg, not enough on it to go all the way
21.6 Kallis to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (2 runs) New Zealand 41/2
JH Kallis 7-5-4-1 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 14* (20b 2x4) MS Sinclair 4* (33b)
Kallis grabbed at his left side as he bowled the last ball, looked
like a bit of pain, and he leaves the park, Adams on as 12th man
22.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, dangerous tactic
from Fleming as it drags back
22.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, outside off, short, straightens, gets up,
Fleming late in ducking
22.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, forward, just on the off, stroked to cover
point
22.4 Nel to Fleming, no run, on line, back, dabs down the pitch
22.5 Nel to Fleming, legbye: one run, off the pads as he tries to work
it off the pads, balls rolls away towards fine leg
22.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, full, angled in, looking at the on side,
inside edge into his foot
End of over 23 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 42/2
A Nel 4-2-6-0 - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 14* (25b 2x4) MS Sinclair 4* (34b)
Pollock takes over from Kallis who has left the field
23.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, back of a length, working to the on
side, ting-aling, beats the bat, hits him between the big toes
Fleming in a bit of discomfort, was not the best place in life to
be struck
23.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
23.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, line and length, carefully forward,
defends to the on side
23.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
23.5 Pollock to Fleming, no run, defends from the front foot down the
pitch
23.6 Pollock to Fleming, one run, leg side, back, turned to long leg,
fine leg round as Fleming gets a chance to stretch his legs
End of over 24 (1 run) New Zealand 43/2
SM Pollock 6-1-10-0 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 15* (31b 2x4) MS Sinclair 4* (34b)
24.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, angled in, gets forward, beats him
completly as the ball straightens off the pitch
24.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, standing up in the crease, defends down the
pitch with the makes name facing Nel
24.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, on the back foot, squares him up, dabs to
the off side
24.4 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, just a tad too wide
24.5 Nel to Fleming, FOUR, outside off, back, plays late and well angled
between gully and point who both chase in vain, good shot
Nel in, as he gets up to deliver, plonk plonk both bails get blown
off
24.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, forward, defends from line and length down
the off
End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 47/2
A Nel 5-2-10-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 4* (34b) SP Fleming 19* (37b 3x4)
25.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, line and length, forward, plays a
little away from the body as he defends to the off
25.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, still gets
good carry
25.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, on line, defends to the off
25.5 Pollock to Sinclair, one run, leg side, back, dabs off the pads
towards fine leg
25.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, forward, standing up in the crease,
pushed to cover point
End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 48/2
SM Pollock 7-1-11-0 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 5* (39b) SP Fleming 19* (38b 3x4)
26.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, on the back foot, defends from back of a
length down the off side of the pitch
26.2 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
26.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, fullish, forward, all defensive, back foot
falls away to the off after finishing the shot
26.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, full, into the pads, worked off the legs
along the grass to square leg
26.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
26.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, line and length, forward, defensive dab to
the on side
End of over 27 (maiden) New Zealand 48/2
A Nel 6-3-10-0 - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 19* (38b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (45b)
27.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, outside off, forward, Pollock into the
wind gives Fleming ample time to play towards the off
27.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, forward, defends to the off
27.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, forward, defending, ball gets up, only
just gets bat over the bounce, pops to the off
27.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone to the keeper
27.5 Pollock to Fleming, one run, back, pushed off the legs to the on
side, quick run, Sinclair a bit slow off the mark, but gets home
27.6 Pollock to Sinclair, one run, on the back foot, punched into the
covers as the 50 comes up
End of over 28 (2 runs) New Zealand 50/2
SM Pollock 8-1-13-0 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 6* (46b) SP Fleming 20* (43b 3x4)
28.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, angled into the legs of the right hander,
back, defends to the on side
28.2 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, getting well
across covering any potential movement back at he stumps
28.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, back of a length, slashes the
cut at i, beaten, 138 kms
28.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
28.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, angled in, hurries the shot off the front
foot,defends to the off
28.6 Nel to Sinclair, one run, on the front foot, soft hands to the off,
into the gap at cover, early call gets them through for the single
End of over 29 (1 run) New Zealand 51/2
A Nel 7-3-11-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 7* (52b) SP Fleming 20* (43b 3x4)
Nicky Boje going to have a turn of the arm just before lunch
And a good over rate for South Africa, very unusual, getting 30
overs in the first session
29.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends from line
29.2 Boje to Sinclair, one run, leg side, fullish, worked gently off the
pads as he conmes forward
29.3 Boje to Fleming, no run, well forward, stroked back to Boje
29.4 Boje to Fleming, no run, defends tp the on side
29.5 Boje to Fleming, no run, gets the big stride in, pushed gently to
the off
29.6 Boje to Fleming, no run, forward, pads away outside the off, off
the pad to slip, and lunch
End of over 30 (1 run) New Zealand 52/2
N Boje 1-0-1-0 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 8* (54b) SP Fleming 20* (47b 3x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Good session for South Africa, 30 overs, 2 wickets and only 52 runs
given away
We will be back with you in 35 minutes
Players about to come out again
Wind still pushing down the ground, with some cloud cover, but also
lots of blue sky around
Also a good crowd in, a lot better than the 2nd Test
Adams is still on for Kallis, who looked to leave the field with a
side strain after finishing his 7th over
Pollock on with the wind in his back
30.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, on line, back of a length, gets half
forward, on the bounce to gully
30.2 Pollock to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, forcing outside off, played
with the outside half of the bat, splits gully and 2nd slip, no
3rd man
30.3 Pollock to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, leaves
him off the pitch, edges this time through the same hole
30.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
30.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, full, on line, drives, inside edge,
into the pads, appeal, no chance
30.6 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, on line, just short of a length, opens
him up a bit, gets bat to it, running it to the on side
End of over 31 (8 runs) New Zealand 60/2
SM Pollock 9-1-21-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 20* (47b 3x4) MS Sinclair 16* (60b 2x4)
Ntini back into the wind
all players now with pull overs
including the batsmen
31.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, line back of a length, gets up on the
toes, dabs to the on side
31.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, angled in, forward, leaning across, clips
well straight at wide mid on
31.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, just on the off, gets well forward,
almost walking at it, defends down the pitch to Ntini
31.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, outside off, slashes, beaten wide of the
off
31.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, shorter ball, just on the off, back,
plays late, angkled to backward point area
31.6 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, too full, on the legs, crsiply clipped off
the pads to forward square leg
End of over 32 (4 runs) New Zealand 64/2
M Ntini 8-2-26-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 16* (60b 2x4) SP Fleming 24* (53b 4x4)
32.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, back of a length, on line, back,
jumping back, dabs to the off
32.2 Pollock to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, back, forces, hand comes
off the bat, Adams diving at backward point can not get a hand to
it
32.3 Pollock to Sinclair, bye: one run, very short, takes off, over hand
smash from Sinclair, can not get to it, Boucher going up just gets
fingers to it
32.4 Pollock to Fleming, one run, on the back foot, taken off middle and
leg towards fine leg
32.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
32.6 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 33 (6 runs) New Zealand 70/2
SM Pollock 10-1-26-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 25* (54b 4x4) MS Sinclair 20* (65b 3x4)
33.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, just wide of the
off, pushing it across Fleming
33.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
33.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, not that far
away, good judgement from Fleming
33.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, short, angled across, thought about it,
decides to pull out, maybe just too short to have a go at
33.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, on line, pushed to wards the off,
standing up from the front foot
33.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, on the back foot, again on the toes as he
pushes towards cover point
End of over 34 (maiden) New Zealand 70/2
M Ntini 9-3-26-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 20* (65b 3x4) SP Fleming 25* (60b 4x4)
34.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
The word from the RSA dressing room is that Kallis will not bowl
again today
34.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
34.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
34.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
34.5 Pollock to Sinclair, one run, too straight, gets back, worked off
the pads towards long leg, Ntini comes around from fine leg
34.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 35 (1 run) New Zealand 71/2
SM Pollock 11-1-27-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 21* (70b 3x4) SP Fleming 25* (61b 4x4)
35.1 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, outside off, from very wide on the
crease, angled in, spars just on the off, beaten
35.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, gets well across this time, behind it,
defends down the on side of the pitch
35.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, forward to a fullish ball, looking at
the leg side, outside half of the bat, loops safely to the off
35.4 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, full, drives, ntini dives to his leftm
gets fingers to it, wide mid off covering
35.5 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, outside off, again spars at it, beaten
35.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, gets back, defends to the off, good over
from Ntini, beating the bat twice and nearly getting the leading
edge
End of over 36 (maiden) New Zealand 71/2
M Ntini 10-4-26-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 25* (61b 4x4) MS Sinclair 21* (76b 3x4)
36.1 Pollock to Fleming, one run, back of a length, leg stump line, half
forward, runs it off the legs to long leg, brings Ntini in from
fine leg
36.2 Pollock to Sinclair, three runs, outside the off, back of a length,
punched from the back foot past cover for the 50 partnership
36.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
36.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
36.5 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
36.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 37 (4 runs) New Zealand 75/2
SM Pollock 12-1-31-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 24* (77b 3x4) SP Fleming 26* (66b 4x4)
Nel takes over from Ntini
37.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
37.2 Nel to Sinclair, FOUR, too full, straight, forward, plays down the
line, beats the mid on to his left
37.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
37.4 Nel to Sinclair, two runs, looking to drive to the off, gets the
inside half of the bat, drags it wide of mid on
37.5 Nel to Sinclair, FOUR, too full, off side, drives cleanly this
time, beats mid off on his right
37.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, short, back and forcing,
drags it into the ground to cover, completely mistimed
End of over 38 (10 runs) New Zealand 85/2
A Nel 8-3-21-0 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 26* (66b 4x4) MS Sinclair 34* (83b 5x4)
Nel struggling into the wind in that over, was just too full, paid
the price
38.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, forward, plays to mid off as Pollock
attacks from round the wicket
38.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, back of a length, gets back, almost too
much time to play, angled off the face to backward point
38.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, angled in, gets forward, gently defends
down the pitch
38.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, angled into the body, back of a length,
gets forward standing up stroking to mid on
38.5 Pollock to Fleming, FOUR, shot of the day, width and length given,
taken with both hands, crashes the drive past cover who may not
have seen that it came so fast
38.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 39 (4 runs) New Zealand 89/2
SM Pollock 13-1-35-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 34* (83b 5x4) SP Fleming 30* (72b 5x4)
Boje given the job into the wind
39.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends from length
39.2 Boje to Sinclair, one run, too full, leg side, worked neatly into
the gap at mid wicket
39.3 Boje to Fleming, OUT: outside off, drives, edges as it drifts away,
edges to slip
New Zealand 90/3, Partnership of 67
SP Fleming c Pollock b Boje 30 (73b 5x4 0x6)
MS Sinclair 35* (85b 5x4) N Boje 1.3-0-2-1
Boje does the trick, ball drifting away into the wind, gets enough
of the edge for Pollock to take a sharp catch at slip
Thorn in the flesh Scotty Styris to the crease
The little drift, gets the short leg in under the helmet
39.4 Boje to Styris, one run, leg side, forward, dabs it down to long
leg
39.5 Boje to Sinclair, no run, well forward, flighted, defends to the on
side
39.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, stroked to the off playing a
little lunge
End of over 40 (2 runs) New Zealand 91/3
N Boje 2-0-3-1 - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 1* (1b) MS Sinclair 35* (87b 5x4)
With Kallis out of action Boje may have to do a lot of work into
the wind
40.1 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
40.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
40.3 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
40.4 Pollock to Styris, no run, short ball, 131 kms, wind helping
Pollock, Styris gets under it
40.5 Pollock to Styris, (noball) no run, oversteps, left alone outside
off
40.5 Pollock to Styris, no run, short again, gets under it, keeping him
on the back foot
40.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, and a third, not wantng him on the front
foot, ducks under it
End of over 41 (1 run) New Zealand 92/3
SM Pollock 14-1-36-0 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 35* (87b 5x4) SB Styris 1* (8b)
41.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run, drawn well forward on the off, defending
41.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, width, goes after it on the front foot,
beaten
41.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, well forward, pushed defensively to the
off
41.4 Boje to Sinclair, one run, outside off, shortish, back, pushed to
backward point, quick run, Kirsten fires back, ohhhhh so wide,
with Styris nowhere near the crease, chance gone
41.5 Boje to Styris, no run, down the pitch, stroked to the off
41.6 Boje to Styris, no run, down the pitch, shorter, defends, inside
edge down the pitch
End of over 42 (1 run) New Zealand 93/3
N Boje 3-0-4-1 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 36* (91b 5x4) SB Styris 1* (10b)
Ntini back for Pollock
42.1 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, angled in, short, gets back defending to
the off
42.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, short, pitched outside off, ducks as the
ball tracks back at him, sails over hsi back
42.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
42.4 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, fuller, outside off, left alone
42.5 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, fuller, outside off, left alone
42.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, good leave, was
not too far away
End of over 43 (maiden) New Zealand 93/3
M Ntini 11-5-26-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 1* (10b) MS Sinclair 36* (97b 5x4)
43.1 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, defends from line and length
43.2 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, leg stump, with drift,
stroked towards mid on
43.3 Boje to Styris, no run, full, drifts into the pads, all defensive
from the front foot
43.4 Boje to Styris, no run, wide of the crease, quicker, Styris down
the pitch, has to adjust defending to the off
43.5 Boje to Styris, no run, drawn well forward, defends to the off
43.6 Boje to Styris, no run, flatter, on line, defends down the pitch
End of over 44 (maiden) New Zealand 93/3
N Boje 4-1-4-1 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 36* (97b 5x4) SB Styris 1* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
44.1 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, short, outside off, angled in, leans
back watching it clear his chest
still has 3 slips and a gully
44.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, fuller, left alone, bit too wide that
time
44.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, outside off, back of a length, on the
back foot, pushed at it, soft hands, thick edge just short of 3rd
slip
44.4 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, gets well forward on the off, stroked
towards cover
44.5 Ntini to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, too much
room, takes advantage, slapped between gully and point
44.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, full, on line, firmly pushed into the
off side field
End of over 45 (4 runs) New Zealand 97/3
M Ntini 12-5-30-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 1* (16b) MS Sinclair 40* (103b 6x4)
45.1 Boje to Styris, OUT: down the pitch, drift gets it through the gap,
into the stumps, terrible shot from the form man
New Zealand 97/4, Partnership of 7
SB Styris b Boje 1 (17b 0x4 0x6)
MS Sinclair 40* (103b 6x4) N Boje 4.1-1-4-2
McCullum comes out to bat with New Zealand in a little crisis
short leg and silly point in
45.2 Boje to McCullum, no run, well forward, defending
45.3 Boje to McCullum, no run, shortish, back, punched cleanly straight
at backward point
45.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, big stride in, defends down the pitch
45.5 Boje to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, flatter, pushed back
down the pitch
45.6 Boje to McCullum, no run, outside off, back, chops the cut to
backward point
End of over 46 (maiden) New Zealand 97/4
N Boje 5-2-4-2 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 40* (103b 6x4) BB McCullum 0* (5b)
46.1 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, back of a length, bowled from wide, left
alone as it gets up over the stumps
46.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off,full, but not
tempted
46.3 Ntini to Sinclair, three runs, outside off, drives well, Adams very
quick over the ground chases and does excellent fielding, diving
to pull it back inches from the rope
46.4 Ntini to McCullum, no run
100 coming up with the 3 runs
46.5 Ntini to McCullum, FOUR, outside off, drives, shot, gets off the
mark driving past cover
46.6 Ntini to McCullum, no run, defends from line and length back down
the pitch
End of over 47 (7 runs) New Zealand 104/4
M Ntini 13-5-37-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 43* (106b 6x4) BB McCullum 4* (8b 1x4)
47.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run
47.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, on the back foot, punches to mid off
47.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, short, forcing, closes the face, drags it
into the ground and covers
47.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, dabs to the off, McCullum sends
him back as he looks for one, nearly slips as he tries to get back
47.5 Boje to Sinclair, SIX, flighted outside off, free hit, bang fetch
that from long on boundary
47.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, defends to the off
End of over 48 (6 runs) New Zealand 110/4
N Boje 6-2-10-2 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 4* (8b 1x4) MS Sinclair 49* (112b 6x4 1x6)
Nel back with the wind
48.1 Nel to McCullum, FOUR, outside off, short, back, slaps that on the
cut over the backward point
48.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off, fuller and slight
away movement
48.3 Nel to McCullum, no run, line and length, gets behind it defends
down the pitch
48.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, shortish, on line, back, dabs to the on
side
48.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
48.6 Nel to McCullum, no run, full, just outside off, left alone
End of over 49 (4 runs) New Zealand 114/4
A Nel 9-3-25-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 49* (112b 6x4 1x6) BB McCullum 8* (14b 2x4)
49.1 Boje to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, too short cuts away behind
point, for only his 2nd Test 50
49.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, punched into the covers
49.3 Boje to Sinclair, one run, down on the kneee, sweeps behind square
leg
49.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, down the pitch, fired into the legs, just
gets a pad to it
49.5 Boje to McCullum, no run, outside off, forward, pads it away
49.6 Boje to McCullum, FOUR, down the pitch, swings down the line, in
the air, just clears mid on, goes to the rope at long on
End of over 50 (9 runs) New Zealand 123/4
N Boje 7-2-19-2 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 54* (115b 7x4 1x6) BB McCullum 12* (17b 3x4)
50.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, leaves him off the
pitch, swings a lot after pitching
50.2 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone just outside off
50.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone just outside off
50.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone just outside off
50.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, line and length, gets forward defending
50.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, line and length, gets forward defending
End of over 51 (maiden) New Zealand 123/4
A Nel 10-4-25-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 12* (17b 3x4) MS Sinclair 54* (121b 7x4 1x6)
51.1 Boje to McCullum, no run, looking to sweeps, gets well across
outside the off, beats the bat into the pad
51.2 Boje to McCullum, one run, forward, inside edge, rolls to the on
side, yes no yes no yes but they make it
51.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, stroked to cover
51.4 Boje to Sinclair, one run, outside off, forward, gently guides it
into the gap at cover, easy quick run
51.5 Boje to McCullum, two runs, well forward, sweeps again, sweeps it
into the pad and then runs away very fine
51.6 Boje to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, punches to backward
point
End of over 52 (4 runs) New Zealand 127/4
N Boje 8-2-23-2 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 55* (123b 7x4 1x6) BB McCullum 15* (21b 3x4)
52.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off, seems to be the
line the South Africans are bowling for, a game of patience ?
52.2 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, back, gets over it, plays
late, dabs to gully
52.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
52.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, on line, coming into the right hander,
cramps him up a bit as he dabs away to the off
52.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, fuller, gets well forward, defends to the
off
52.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, full, forward, inside edge, off the pad
towards the slips, just short, well bowled, 17 run less balls in a
row for Nel
End of over 53 (maiden) New Zealand 127/4
A Nel 11-5-25-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 15* (21b 3x4) MS Sinclair 55* (129b 7x4 1x6)
53.1 Boje to McCullum, no run
53.2 Boje to McCullum, no run
53.3 Boje to McCullum, no run, well forward, defending down the pitch
53.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, well forward, big stride in, low hands,
smothers
53.5 Boje to McCullum, one run, flighted outside off, forward, stroked
down the ground to long on
53.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, just on the off, forward, into the
ground, bounces over silly point
End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 128/4
N Boje 9-2-24-2 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 16* (26b 3x4) MS Sinclair 55* (130b 7x4 1x6)
54.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, just on the off, back of a length, gets
forward, pushed from high on the bat towards covers
54.2 Nel to McCullum, one run, leg side, back, worked cleanly off the
legs, getting inside it, runs it to fine leg
54.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
54.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, width, strokes the drive at
it, plays away from the body, right hand fetches it back to mid on
54.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, on line and length, defends down the pitch
54.6 Nel to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, full, pounches on it driving
past cover
End of over 55 (5 runs) New Zealand 133/4
A Nel 12-5-30-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 17* (28b 3x4) MS Sinclair 59* (134b 8x4 1x6)
55.1 Boje to McCullum, one run, well forward, sweeps from outside off
and length to long leg
55.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, just on the off, firmly into the ground
from the front foot, bounces high over silly point
55.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, well forward, smothers
55.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, shorter, back, punches into the covers
55.5 Boje to Sinclair, two runs, outside off, stroked into the covers,
oh dear smith makes a complete hash of it as it trickles towards
him, bounces between his legs
55.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, defends down the pitch
End of over 56 (3 runs) New Zealand 136/4
N Boje 10-2-27-2 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 18* (29b 3x4) MS Sinclair 61* (139b 8x4 1x6)
56.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, short outside off, looking to go over the
top of gully, slashes at it, no contact
56.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, outside off, pushes at it, this time he is
beaten
56.3 Nel to McCullum, no run, all defensive this time, pushing to the
off, hardly gets off the table
56.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, bouncer, gets down, periscope goes up, he
has not learnt from the 2nd Test when he was caught off the back
of the bat ducking
56.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, punched into the cover
field
56.6 Nel to McCullum, one run, leg side, gets inside it, turned off the
legs to deep backward square leg
End of over 57 (1 run) New Zealand 137/4
A Nel 13-5-31-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 19* (35b 3x4) MS Sinclair 61* (139b 8x4 1x6)
57.1 Boje to McCullum, one run, well forward, defends past silly point
for the quick run
57.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends from length and line
57.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, back of the length, held it back, defends
to the off
57.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, line and length, defends
57.5 Boje to Sinclair, no run, fuller, leg stump, half forward, clips to
mid on
57.6 Boje to Sinclair, one run, fuller ball, flighted, strokes the drive
past Boje diving to long off
End of over 58 (2 runs) New Zealand 139/4
N Boje 11-2-29-2 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 62* (144b 8x4 1x6) BB McCullum 20* (36b 3x4)
58.1 Nel to Sinclair, no run, short, gets up, gets under, Boucher gets
up
58.2 Nel to Sinclair, no run, short again, does not get up as much,
leans back watching it go through
58.3 Nel to Sinclair, no run, line and length, gets half forward
defending
58.4 Nel to Sinclair, no run, on line, short, leans back, has to pull
the head away as well as it follows him
Sinclair making sure this is the last over before tea, pulling out,
so Smith uses the break to send a man to deep square leg
58.5 Nel to Sinclair, no run, full, defends down the pitch
58.6 Nel to Sinclair, no run, outside off, slower ball, off cutter,
defends lunging to the off
End of over 59 (maiden) New Zealand 139/4
A Nel 14-6-31-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 20* (36b 3x4) MS Sinclair 62* (150b 8x4 1x6)
And time for one more over with RSA getting another 30 overs in the
session
59.1 Boje to McCullum, no run, forward, defends
59.2 Boje to McCullum, two runs, forward, sweeps well and fine, long leg
has a bit to do
59.3 Boje to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, nudges back up the
wicket
59.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, sweeps, under edge into the pad, pops up
to the off side
59.5 Boje to McCullum, no run, forward, defends
59.6 Boje to McCullum, no run, flighted, stroked to Boje and tea
End of over 60 (2 runs) New Zealand 141/4
N Boje 12-2-31-2 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 62* (150b 8x4 1x6) BB McCullum 22* (42b 3x4)
30 over session, 89 runs and 2 wickets
Match State: Tea - Day 1
see you again in 20 minutes
Players back for the final session of 30 overs, and maybe for the
first time in years RSA will finish the overs on time
Polloc to start
+k
60.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
60.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, normal line for Pollock today, outside
off, just wide enough for the natsman to leave
60.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
60.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, outside off, has to play this one,
getting across and defensively forward
60.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run
60.6 Pollock to Sinclair, two runs, on the back foot, punches past extra
cover
End of over 61 (2 runs) New Zealand 143/4
SM Pollock 15-1-38-0 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 22* (42b 3x4) MS Sinclair 64* (156b 8x4 1x6)
Double change with Boje giving way to Ntini
61.1 Ntini to McCullum, one run, shortish, back, taken from line and
gently nudged forward of square leg
61.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, angled in, defends from the off towards
Ntini
61.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, shortish, back, strange swivel,pull, jab
getting cramped up, rolls away square on the off
61.4 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to the off
61.5 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, back,
pushed towards square leg
61.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, outside off, angled in, good bounce,
gets inside the bat, clips the elbow as he is squared up, beaten
End of over 62 (1 run) New Zealand 144/4
M Ntini 14-5-38-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 23* (43b 3x4) MS Sinclair 64* (161b 8x4 1x6)
62.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
that makes 43 balls from Pollock that has not been played outside
the off
62.2 Pollock to McCullum, one run, outside off, runs it past the slip,
ends up with a short run, and a slip trying to go for the 3rd, so
only gets one
62.3 Pollock to McCullum, no run, defends to the off
62.4 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
62.5 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
62.6 Pollock to McCullum, no run, back of a length, on line, defends
back down the pitch
End of over 63 (1 run) New Zealand 145/4
SM Pollock 16-1-39-0 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 64* (161b 8x4 1x6) BB McCullum 24* (49b 3x4)
63.1 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, wide of the crease, back of a length,
comes in with the angle, back, then forward as he pushes to the on
side
63.2 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, gets back, all defensive down the pitch
63.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, back of a length, gets up a bit, but
well behind it covering to the off
63.4 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, fuller ball, on line, forward, stroked
towards mid off
63.5 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, angled in, plays away from the body,
defensive shot takes the inside edge, into the pad, then rolls
away wide of the off stump
63.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, bowling very wide on crease, gets the
angle right and is troubling Sinclair, getting half back, inside
half of the bat to the on side
End of over 64 (maiden) New Zealand 145/4
M Ntini 15-6-38-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 24* (49b 3x4) MS Sinclair 64* (167b 8x4 1x6)
64.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
64.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, short, back hooking, plays under it,
Boucher takes down the leg side
64.3 Pollock to McCullum, one run
64.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
64.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, outside off, short, leans back, has a
big waft trying to go airborne to the off, plays under it
64.6 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to the off
End of over 65 (1 run) New Zealand 146/4
SM Pollock 17-1-40-0 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 25* (52b 3x4) MS Sinclair 64* (170b 8x4 1x6)
65.1 Ntini to McCullum, no run, forward, still wide of the crease,
defends from the front foot
65.2 Ntini to McCullum, no run, angled in, leg side, looking to work it
to the leg side, off the gloves, into the helmet grid
65.3 Ntini to McCullum, no run, forward in the crease, defends down the
pitch, runs drying up since tea
65.4 Ntini to McCullum, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
65.5 Ntini to McCullum, one run, on the back foot, dabs gently to the on
side, Ntini has to get round to field, 50 partnership
65.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, defends to the off
End of over 66 (1 run) New Zealand 147/4
M Ntini 16-6-39-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 26* (57b 3x4) MS Sinclair 64* (171b 8x4 1x6)
66.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run
66.2 Pollock to McCullum, three runs, drives over a diving Rudolph who
cops it from Pollock, Smith chases, 150 up
66.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run
66.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run
66.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run
66.6 Pollock to Sinclair, two runs, full, stroked past extra cover
End of over 67 (5 runs) New Zealand 152/4
SM Pollock 18-1-45-0 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 29* (59b 3x4) MS Sinclair 66* (175b 8x4 1x6)
67.1 Ntini to McCullum, no run, forward, defends to the off
67.2 Ntini to McCullum, one run, shortish ball, middle and leg, back,
worked behind square leg
67.3 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, gets onto the back foot, defends the
short ball to the off
67.4 Ntini to Sinclair, two runs, leg side, gets back, pushed firmly
forward of square leg, Rudolph has to chase
67.5 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, on the back foot, punches to backward
point
67.6 Ntini to Sinclair, no run, just outside off, back of a length,
punched from the back foot to cover
End of over 68 (3 runs) New Zealand 155/4
M Ntini 17-6-42-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 30* (61b 3x4) MS Sinclair 68* (179b 8x4 1x6)
Nel relieves Pollock
68.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, short outside off, swings, kitchen sink
and a bit more, miss
68.2 Nel to McCullum, two runs, outside off, back, gets over and
controls the cut this time, 3rd man in place this time
68.3 Nel to McCullum, no run, forward, pushed into the covers
68.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, fuller ball, forward, defends from length
68.5 Nel to McCullum, no run
68.6 Nel to McCullum, no run, bouncer, gets up and follows him, leaning
back, follows him, gets the hands and bat down low, taken on the
shoulder
End of over 69 (2 runs) New Zealand 157/4
A Nel 15-6-33-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 68* (179b 8x4 1x6) BB McCullum 32* (67b 3x4)
Boje back
69.1 Boje to Sinclair, SIX, stand and deliver, flighted, bang, sails
well over wide long on
69.2 Boje to Sinclair, OUT: sweeps, beats the bat, back leg, de Silva
says yes
New Zealand 163/5, Partnership of 66
MS Sinclair lbw b Boje 74 (181b 8x4 2x6)
BB McCullum 32* (67b 3x4) N Boje 12.2-2-37-3
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69.3 Boje to Cairns, two runs, leg side, back, worked fine and gets two
easy runs to get off the mark
69.4 Boje to Cairns, no run
69.5 Boje to Cairns, no run, forward, firmly at the ball past silly
point
69.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, forward, solid defence
End of over 70 (8 runs) New Zealand 165/5
N Boje 13-2-39-3 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 32* (67b 3x4) CL Cairns 2* (4b)
70.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, fullish ball, gets well forward on the off
stump, defends towards backward point
70.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, stroked firmly towards
mid off
70.3 Nel to McCullum, two runs, outside off, back, guides the cut wide
of 3rd man, great running to get two out of it, makes it
comfartably, rather quick between the wickets
70.4 Nel to McCullum, one run, leg side, off the gloves, off the pads as
he works it to fine leg
70.5 Nel to Cairns, FOUR, outside off, goes hard at it, edge, sails high
and over where a 3rd slip might have been
70.6 Nel to Cairns, no run, on the front foot, firmly punched into the
covers
End of over 71 (7 runs) New Zealand 172/5
A Nel 16-6-40-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 35* (71b 3x4) CL Cairns 6* (6b 1x4)
71.1 Boje to McCullum, no run, gets forward, pushed into the on side
field
71.2 Boje to McCullum, one run, forward, sweeps to long leg
71.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, outside off, drives, drives late, beaten
71.4 Boje to Cairns, no run, forward, leg side, bat pad, just short of
short leg, taking on the bounce
71.5 Boje to Cairns, no run, well forward, and gets over this one, hands
low, defends
71.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, forward, defends to silly point
End of over 72 (1 run) New Zealand 173/5
N Boje 14-2-40-3 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 36* (73b 3x4) CL Cairns 6* (10b 1x4)
72.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, angled in from back of a length, trying to
cramp him up, defends to the on side
72.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off, goes away off the
pitch
72.3 Nel to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly to wide
mid off, too firm for the run
72.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, fullish, stroked from line towards mid on
McCullum batting a good way outside the crease
72.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, line and length, stroked from the front
foot back at Nel
72.6 Nel to McCullum, no run, gets across a bit late, hurries the
defensive shot from the back foot
End of over 73 (maiden) New Zealand 173/5
A Nel 17-7-40-0 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 6* (10b 1x4) BB McCullum 36* (79b 3x4)
73.1 Boje to Cairns, no run, well forward, gets the ball way back under
the eyes, defends
73.2 Boje to Cairns, no run, shuffles down the pitch, gets to the pitch
and defends
73.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, flighted, yorker length, dug out to the
bowler
73.4 Boje to Cairns, no run, fullish, flat, defends to the on side
73.5 Boje to Cairns, SIX, down the pitch, no defence this time, pust it
up into the wind, clears the sight screen
73.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, defends to the off
End of over 74 (6 runs) New Zealand 179/5
N Boje 15-2-46-3 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 36* (79b 3x4) CL Cairns 12* (16b 1x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
74.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, full just on the off, firmly stroked on
the drive to cover
74.2 Nel to McCullum, one run, outside off, back, edges, but 2nd slip
has been taken out, runs away to 3rd man
74.3 Nel to Cairns, one run, outside off, pushes forward, plays away
from the body, inside edge, very close to the leg stump as it
squirts back to fine leg
74.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, forward defends, again away from the body
and then nearly topples over as he ends up off balance
74.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, bouncer, ducks, then ducks again as it
follows him and stays a little down
74.6 Nel to McCullum, FOUR, leg side, full, SHOT, clipped off the legs
with some good crisp timing beating deep square leg to the mid
wicket rope
End of over 75 (6 runs) New Zealand 185/5
A Nel 18-7-46-0 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 13* (17b 1x4 1x6) BB McCullum 41* (84b 4x4)
75.1 Boje to Cairns, no run, flatter and quick, gets back punched to
Boje
75.2 Boje to Cairns, no run, flighted right up, forward defends
75.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, forward, in toe minds, plays from the
crease to the off
75.4 Boje to Cairns, FOUR, outside off, down the pitch, slips as he
hits, still gets a lot on it, beating long off who did not have a
lot of ground to cover
75.5 Boje to Cairns, no run
75.6 Boje to Cairns, one run, full, stroked to long off
End of over 76 (5 runs) New Zealand 190/5
N Boje 16-2-51-3 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 18* (23b 2x4 1x6) BB McCullum 41* (84b 4x4)
76.1 Nel to Cairns, no run, bouncer, squares him up, takes it on the
front of the back shoulder
76.2 Nel to Cairns, FOUR, outside off, drives, in the air off the edge,
just wide of point
76.3 Nel to Cairns, no run, big swing and a miss, a few verbals flying
now
76.4 Nel to Cairns, no run, full waist high full toss, Nel says sorry,
Cairns not impressed, turns his back on Nel
76.5 Nel to Cairns, one run, forward, ball angled in, turned to fine leg
76.6 Nel to McCullum, one run, leg side, full, worked to long leg area
End of over 77 (6 runs) New Zealand 196/5
A Nel 19-7-52-0 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 42* (85b 4x4) CL Cairns 23* (28b 3x4 1x6)
77.1 Boje to McCullum, one run, full, leg stump, worked gently into the
gap at mid wicket
77.2 Boje to Cairns, no run, defends from the front foot
77.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, defends to the off
77.4 Boje to Cairns, one run, leg side, outside leg, gets forward, helps
it on its way to fine leg
77.5 Boje to McCullum, one run, full, sweeps from the off to long leg
77.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, drifted into the legs, forward, defends
End of over 78 (3 runs) New Zealand 199/5
N Boje 17-2-54-3 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 44* (87b 4x4) CL Cairns 24* (32b 3x4 1x6)
78.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, gets well forward, all defensive to the
off
78.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, slower ball, outside off, nearly goes
through with the shot, checks it, dabs to the off from the back
foot
78.3 Nel to McCullum, FOUR, too full, half volley accepted with a great
cover drive for the 200
78.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, outside off, left alone
78.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, on the back foot, forcing, beaten
78.6 Nel to McCullum, no run
End of over 79 (4 runs) New Zealand 203/5
A Nel 20-7-56-0 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 24* (32b 3x4 1x6) BB McCullum 48* (93b 5x4)
79.1 Boje to Cairns, one run, leg side, forward, dabs to the on side,
through the legs of short leg
79.2 Boje to McCullum, no run, full, shuffles down, clips to wide mid on
79.3 Boje to McCullum, no run, outside off, back, chops to point
79.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, on line and length, ooohhh back to cut,
risky off the leg stump to point
79.5 Boje to McCullum, no run, sweeps, short fine leg up
79.6 Boje to McCullum, no run, shuffles down, drives, in the air, meter
short of extra cover
End of over 80 (1 run) New Zealand 204/5
N Boje 18-2-55-3 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 25* (33b 3x4 1x6) BB McCullum 48* (98b 5x4)
New Ball due and with Pollock on looks like they will take it
80.1 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, back, cracks it at extra
cover from te back foot, hits it very hard
80.2 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, short and wide
80.3 Pollock to Cairns, (noball) no run, foot goes over the line, gets
it on line, forward defending
80.3 Pollock to Cairns, no run, on line, cuts back into the pads,
appeals, but that did too much
80.4 Pollock to Cairns, (noball) no run, bouncer, but overstepping again
80.4 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, beaten all ends up, pitches
goes away, pushes at it from the back foot, rips the head back
knowing he played a false shot
80.5 Pollock to Cairns, no run, all defensive, defending to the off from
the front foot
80.6 Pollock to Cairns, no run, gets back, pushed to the off
End of over 81 (2 runs) New Zealand 206/5
SM Pollock 19-1-47-0 (4nb) - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 48* (98b 5x4) CL Cairns 25* (41b 3x4 1x6)
Ntini gets back on, into a breeze that has died down considerably
81.1 Ntini to McCullum, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets back
punching to backward point
81.2 Ntini to McCullum, one run, leg side, short, hooks, in the air, but
one bounce to deep square leg
81.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, back of a length, swings to the on side,
beaten by the length
81.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run, on he back foot, angled into him, pushes
towards exxtra cover
81.5 Ntini to Cairns, FOUR, short, leg side, hooks, in the air, but
splits long leg and square leg both back on the rope
81.6 Ntini to Cairns, no run, on the back foot, forces back to Ntini,
comes back at him like a bullet, gets a hand to it, but can not
hold on, a chance put down, but a difficult one
End of over 82 (5 runs) New Zealand 211/5
M Ntini 18-6-47-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 49* (100b 5x4) CL Cairns 29* (45b 4x4 1x6)
82.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, outside off, wide, slashes, but can
hardly reach it out there
82.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, angled in, looking to work it to the
on side, crampped up, ends up running it back down the pitch
82.3 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
82.4 Pollock to McCullum, no run, line and length, all defensive
82.5 Pollock to McCullum, FOUR, short, gets back and over it, pulls to
mid wicket for his 50 and the 50 partnership
82.6 Pollock to McCullum, no run
End of over 83 (4 runs) New Zealand 215/5
SM Pollock 20-1-51-0 (4nb) - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 29* (45b 4x4 1x6) BB McCullum 53* (106b 6x4)
83.1 Ntini to Cairns, no run
83.2 Ntini to Cairns, FOUR, wide on the crease, short, gets back and
cracks that through the covers
83.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, bouncer, short, angled in at him, ducks
low
83.4 Ntini to Cairns, FOUR, short wide, pulls straight, in the air,
Catch it shouts ntini, but more like Fetch it past mid on
83.5 Ntini to Cairns, FOUR, great shot, splits the extra cover and mid
off, as he stands up and delivers the cover drive
83.6 Ntini to Cairns, no run, better length, gets forward, defends
End of over 84 (12 runs) New Zealand 227/5
M Ntini 19-6-59-1 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 53* (106b 6x4) CL Cairns 41* (51b 7x4 1x6)
84.1 Pollock to McCullum, one run, outside off, back, angled behind
backward point for an easy run
84.2 Pollock to Cairns, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
defends to the off
84.3 Pollock to Cairns, no run, forward, stokes it to mid off
84.4 Pollock to Cairns, FOUR, outside off, back of a length. slashes
that past gully, 3rd man has no chance, boy does he hit it hard
84.5 Pollock to Cairns, no run, forward, defensive stroke to cover
84.6 Pollock to Cairns, no run, bouncer, very short, one way of keeping
the runs down
End of over 85 (5 runs) New Zealand 232/5
SM Pollock 21-1-56-0 (4nb) - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 54* (107b 6x4) CL Cairns 45* (56b 8x4 1x6)
Boje back on
Could be the only move Smith has, but it could also backfire
85.1 Boje to McCullum, no run, defends from the off stump
85.2 Boje to McCullum, one run, forward, sweeps to deep backward square
leg
85.3 Boje to Cairns, no run
85.4 Boje to Cairns, FOUR, down the pitch, and he can also keep it along
the ground, driven just wide of long off who has no chance
85.5 Boje to Cairns, no run, chops to point
85.6 Boje to Cairns, one run, nudges o mid wicket for a GREAT 50
End of over 86 (6 runs) New Zealand 238/5
N Boje 19-2-61-3 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 50* (60b 9x4 1x6) BB McCullum 55* (109b 6x4)
Ntini and Cairns show coming up again
86.1 Ntini to Cairns, no run, swing and a miss outside off, Ntini one up
86.2 Ntini to Cairns, no run, leg side, Boucher dives across and saves
86.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, line and length, forward, defends back at
Ntini
86.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run, short, quick ball, gets through chest
high, left alone
86.5 Ntini to Cairns, three runs, outside off, fullish, stroked past
cover, Gibbs chases all the way to cover point rope
86.6 Ntini to McCullum, no run, bouncer, follows him all the way, ends
up nearly lyng down in the crease
End of over 87 (3 runs) New Zealand 241/5
M Ntini 20-6-62-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 53* (65b 9x4 1x6) BB McCullum 55* (110b 6x4)
Pollock and Ntini chaning ends
87.1 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, forward, beaten
87.2 Pollock to Cairns, no run, forward, gently strokes down the line
towards extra cover
87.3 Pollock to Cairns, four runs, drives to deep wide mid wicket, nel
chases and does very well, but they run 4 instead
87.4 Pollock to Cairns, no run, on the back foot, cuts back sharply,
inside the bat, beaten
87.5 Pollock to Cairns, one run, short, pulls straight and again Nel
does very well diving to his right saves four
87.6 Pollock to McCullum, no run, on te back foot, pushed down the pitch
End of over 88 (5 runs) New Zealand 246/5
SM Pollock 22-1-61-0 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 58* (70b 9x4 1x6) BB McCullum 55* (111b 6x4)
88.1 Ntini to Cairns, one run, outside off, full, gently forward
stroking towards mid off, quick run
88.2 Ntini to McCullum, no run, forward, defends to the off
88.3 Ntini to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
Into over time now, 1.3 overs behind time, well done South Africa
88.4 Ntini to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off, very wide,
angled in
88.5 Ntini to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
last ball ntini today, and Pollock praying he gives a run so that
Cairns will be off strike
88.6 Ntini to McCullum, no run, full, forward, all defensive, he wants
to bat again tomorrow
End of over 89 (1 run) New Zealand 247/5
M Ntini 21-6-63-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 59* (71b 9x4 1x6) BB McCullum 55* (116b 6x4)
89.1 Pollock to Cairns, one run, on line, back, pushed to the wide mid
on, enough on it to get the easy run
89.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, defends to the off
89.3 Pollock to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
89.4 Pollock to McCullum, no run, defends back up the pitch
89.5 Pollock to McCullum, OUT: second last ball of the day, playing from
the crease, comes back slightly, hits the front pad fairly low,
they all go up, nod of the head from de Silva and not much wrong
with that
New Zealand 248/6, Partnership of 85
BB McCullum lbw b Pollock 55 (120b 6x4 0x6)
CL Cairns 60* (72b 9x4 1x6) SM Pollock 22.5-1-62-1 (4nb)
and thats it for the day, a session that must tilt to New Zealand,
30 overs, 107 runs, 2 wickets
We will be back at 22:30 GMT tomorrow, please join us then, good
night
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Good Morning from Wellington and the Basin Reserve where we are
getting ready for the start of play on day two
Another pleasant day welcomes us, but that wind is realy pushing
down the pitch today and it is not going to be fun running into it
South Africa will be happy with the six wickets on the pitch that
did not do too much yesterday and winning the toss and fielding
might just have been a miss read again
The pitch has shown very little wear and should play even easiers
than on day one, where New Zealand come back strongly in the last
session thanks to McCullum and Cairns
Pollock has one ball to finish his overnight over and will bowl it
to the new bat Oram
89.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside off, into the stiff
breeze, hardly gets to Boucher
End of over 90 (1 run) New Zealand 248/6
SM Pollock 23-1-62-1 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 60* (72b 9x4 1x6) JDP Oram 0* (1b)
Nel to start the morning
90.1 Nel to Cairns, no run, just on the off, forward, pushed to the off
90.2 Nel to Cairns, no run, short, on line, gets down under it
90.3 Nel to Cairns, SIX, short, on the pull, gets a lot of it, more han
the fielder at square leg thought, disappears over his head
90.4 Nel to Cairns, no run, forward, on length, pushed to the off
90.5 Nel to Cairns, no run, gets under the short ball
90.6 Nel to Cairns, one run, outside off, forward, dabs to the off
End of over 91 (7 runs) New Zealand 255/6
A Nel 21-7-63-0 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 67* (78b 9x4 2x6) JDP Oram 0* (1b)
91.1 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone, as Pollock
straining into the wind, comes off a short run
91.2 Pollock to Cairns, two runs, full, leg stump line, gently through
the gap at mid wicket from the front foot
91.3 Pollock to Cairns, no run, beaten outside off as he strokes down
the wrong line
91.4 Pollock to Cairns, OUT: a bowlers delight, outside off, comes back,
left alone, knocks middle stump back, big early wicket
New Zealand 257/7, Partnership of 9
CL Cairns b Pollock 69 (82b 9x4 2x6)
JDP Oram 0* (1b) SM Pollock 23.4-1-64-2 (4nb)
91.5 Pollock to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
91.6 Pollock to Vettori, OUT: outside off, plays at it from the front
foot, movement off the pitch takes the edge to Boucher
New Zealand 257/8, Partnership of 0
DL Vettori c Boucher b Pollock 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 92 (2 runs) New Zealand 257/8
SM Pollock 24-1-64-3 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 0* (1b)
Debutante Michael Mason to the crease, but can stand at the bowlers
end for a while
92.1 Nel to Oram, no run, bouncer, goes under it
92.2 Nel to Oram, no run, left alone, very wide outside the off
92.3 Nel to Oram, no run, on the hips from back of a length, turned
straight to square leg
92.4 Nel to Oram, two runs, round the wicket, leg side, clipped forward
of fine leg for easy 2 runs
92.5 Nel to Oram, one run, and again, too much leg stump, easy off the
legs using the pace to fine leg
92.6 Nel to Mason, no run, nearly gets the dreaded first baller, pushing
at one just outside the off
End of over 93 (3 runs) New Zealand 260/8
A Nel 22-7-66-0 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 3* (6b) MJ Mason 0* (1b)
93.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, outside off, pushed across the left hander
leaving
93.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside off, still off the
short run up
93.3 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone, good leave, just wide of the
off coming back at him
93.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
93.5 Pollock to Oram, no run, forward, just outside off, brushes the pad
with the bat as he is beaten, appeal turned down
93.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, forward, all defensive to the off
End of over 94 (maiden) New Zealand 260/8
SM Pollock 25-2-64-3 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
MJ Mason 0* (1b) JDP Oram 3* (12b)
Pollock shuckling with the umpire about the stiff breeze, even
stiff by Wellington standards
94.1 Nel to Mason, no run, forward, defends to the on side
94.2 Nel to Mason, no run, left alone outside off
94.3 Nel to Mason, no run, outside off, pushed at, beaten on the front
foot
94.4 Nel to Mason, no run, outside off, leaving him off the pitch, feet
stuck in the crease as he pushes out at it, beaten again
94.5 Nel to Mason, one run, fuller ball, legstump line, tucks it gently
into the gap at mid wicket to get his first run in Test cricket
Nel also gets his first warning for running on the pitch
94.6 Nel to Oram, no run, round the wicket, back of a length, comes into
the left hander, high on the front foot
End of over 95 (1 run) New Zealand 261/8
A Nel 23-7-67-0 - Vance Stand End
MJ Mason 1* (6b) JDP Oram 3* (13b)
95.1 Pollock to Mason, no run, well forward on the off, defends down the
pitch
Pollock almost needing a push to get his run-up started
95.2 Pollock to Mason, no run, defends from the front foot down the
pitch
95.3 Pollock to Mason, no run, back of a length, from the front foot
defends standing up and high off the bat to the off
aborts the run-up as the wind gusts, and again big smiles from
Pollock
95.4 Pollock to Mason, no run, left alone outside off
95.5 Pollock to Mason, no run, fullish, strokes the drive from the front
foot back at Pollock
95.6 Pollock to Mason, one run, back to pull the short ball, very late,
comes off the top part of the bat, runs away towards mid on
End of over 96 (1 run) New Zealand 262/8
SM Pollock 26-2-65-3 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
MJ Mason 2* (12b) JDP Oram 3* (13b)
96.1 Nel to Mason, no run, left alone outside off
Kallis is out in the middle, after spending the majority of the day
on the physio's bed
96.2 Nel to Mason, no run, forward, beats the bat, back leg, huge
appeals, not much wrong with that, de Silva disagrees, says no
96.3 Nel to Mason, no run, bouncer, goes under it, Boucher down the
pitch with the ball to have a word with Smith who in turn runs
across from mid off to have a word with Nel
96.4 Nel to Mason, no run, outside off, left alone
96.5 Nel to Mason, no run, outside off, back of a length, comes in,
plays and misses
96.6 Nel to Mason, no run
End of over 97 (maiden) New Zealand 262/8
A Nel 24-8-67-0 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 3* (13b) MJ Mason 2* (18b)
97.1 Pollock to Oram, no run
97.2 Pollock to Oram, one run
97.3 Pollock to Mason, no run, pushed to mid off from the front foot
97.4 Pollock to Mason, no run, gets forward, defends, outside half of
the bat to gully
97.5 Pollock to Mason, no run
97.6 Pollock to Mason, one run, forward, pushed into the gap at mid
wicket and keeps the strike again
End of over 98 (2 runs) New Zealand 264/8
SM Pollock 27-2-67-3 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
MJ Mason 3* (22b) JDP Oram 4* (15b)
98.1 Nel to Mason, no run, outside off, left alone, very good leave,
shaves the off stump
98.2 Nel to Mason, no run, forward, looking to drive, no contact
98.3 Nel to Mason, no run, short, off side, left alone, wasted ball wide
of the bat
98.4 Nel to Mason, no run, well forward, plays down the wrong line as
the ball leaves the bat, Boucher takes
98.5 Nel to Mason, OUT: outside off, follows it, edges to 3rd slip
New Zealand 264/9, Partnership of 7
MJ Mason c van Jaarsveld b Nel 3 (27b 0x4 0x6)
JDP Oram 4* (15b) A Nel 24.5-8-67-1
Martin out to join Oram
98.6 Nel to Martin, no run, yorker, beats the bat and the off stump,
Martin on his 10th consecutive innings without scoring
End of over 99 (maiden) New Zealand 264/9
A Nel 25-9-67-1 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 4* (15b) CS Martin 0* (1b)
99.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
99.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
99.3 Pollock to Oram, no run
99.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, shuffles down, a huge swing and a miss,
knowing that Martin has not scord a Test run in 3.5 years
99.5 Pollock to Oram, SIX, on the back foot, smashes it well over long
on, got it up into the gulf stream and the wind did the rest
99.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, outside off, chops to the cover
End of over 100 (6 runs) New Zealand 270/9
SM Pollock 28-2-73-3 (4nb) - Scoreboard End
CS Martin 0* (1b) JDP Oram 10* (21b 1x6)
Martin has taken 41 wickets with the ball and has not scored a run
in the same period
100.1 Nel to Martin, no run, on line, stroked to mid on, cheers and
applause from the crowd
100.2 Nel to Martin, no run, ducks under a bouncer, wasted ball
100.3 Nel to Martin, no run, outside off, pushes at it, beaten
100.4 Nel to Martin, no run, very wide outside off, poor bowling
100.5 Nel to Martin, one run, and he gets it, CHEERS from all round the
ground, as he pushes past cover, and for some reason Oram does not
want two
first run in 10 Test innings
100.6 Nel to Oram, bye: one run, outside off, flashes at it, Boucher
flicks to Pollock at slip who fumbles, and they get through for a
bye, poor por poor cricket from South Africa
End of over 101 (2 runs) New Zealand 272/9
A Nel 26-9-68-1 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 10* (22b 1x6) CS Martin 1* (6b)
101.1 Pollock to Oram, SIX, and they pay for it, full, clears the hips,
and bye bye sals over long on
101.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, outside off, slower ball, inside edge just
past the off stump
101.3 Pollock to Oram, FOUR, line and length comes back at Pollock like a
rocket, one bounce four
101.4 Pollock to Oram, wide: no run, outside off, very wide, and good
call from the umpire
101.4 Pollock to Oram, one run, slower ball at the legs, dabs to square
leg for the run
101.5 Pollock to Martin, no run, left alone outside off, cuts back, good
leave, brave, but good
101.6 Pollock to Martin, no run, strokes into the covers, what is going
on out there, maybe the wind has affected every one, stroked past
extra cover for a easy two, Oram turns down any run
End of over 102 (12 runs) New Zealand 284/9
SM Pollock 29-2-85-3 (1w 4nb) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 21* (26b 1x4 2x6) CS Martin 1* (8b)
102.1 Nel to Oram, no run, round the wicket, angled in, forward, firmly
stroked to mid off
102.2 Nel to Oram, FOUR, leg side, back of a length, makes room, frees
the arms, bang, races along the carpet to wide long on
102.3 Nel to Oram, no run, leg side, slower ball, flicks, no contact,
Boucher takes it on the bounce
102.4 Nel to Oram, two runs, outside off, chips over the covers, in the
air a long time as the breeze holds it up, sweeper round but not
close to getting under it
102.5 Nel to Oram, no run, fullish, on the legs, turned square, square
leg fumbles as Martin is a long way down looking for the quick run
102.6 Nel to Oram, three runs, leg side, full, clipped off the legs to
deep square leg, square leg chases, but can do nothing to stop 3
runs
End of over 103 (9 runs) New Zealand 293/9
A Nel 27-9-77-1 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 30* (32b 2x4 2x6) CS Martin 1* (8b)
Boje into the attack, against the wind
but Oram facing with the wind
103.1 Boje to Oram, no run, forward, defends from line and length
103.2 Boje to Oram, no run, padded away outside off
103.3 Boje to Oram, no run, down the pitch, a bit early, darted at the
legs
103.4 Boje to Oram, FOUR, drives straight, Ntini round from long on, puts
the foot out, goes over it, poor cricket again from the South
Africans
103.5 Boje to Oram, no run, down the pitch, bails out, dabs to the off
103.6 Boje to Oram, OUT: down the pitch swinging, misses as he runs past
it
New Zealand 297/10, Partnership of 33
JDP Oram st Boucher b Boje 34 (38b 3x4 2x6)
End of over 104 (4 runs) New Zealand 297/10
N Boje 20-2-65-4 - Scoreboard End
CS Martin 1* (8b)
Match State: Innings Break
Martin to have first bite at the new cherry, going with the wind
0.1 Martin to Smith, (noball) no run, oversteps, but a great ball,
pitches outside leg, tracks away beating the edge outside off
0.1 Martin to Smith, one run, outside off, shorter ball, defends o the
off and goes to 2,000 Test runs, the 21st South African to do so
0.2 Martin to Gibbs, FOUR, on the back foot, seam movement back, feet
stuck in the crease, how did that miss the leg stump, races away
fine on the leg side
0.3 Martin to Gibbs, no run, gets back into line this time, defends
down the pitch
0.4 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
0.5 Martin to Gibbs, no run, full, forward, looking to drive straight,
inside half of the bat, rolls away to mid on
0.6 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, good over to start
with
End of over 1 (6 runs) South Africa 6/0 (trail by 291 runs)
CS Martin 1-0-6-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 1* (2b) HH Gibbs 4* (5b 1x4)
Who drew the short straw to bowl into the wind
Debutante Mason gets the honour
1.1 Mason to Smith, no run, on the back foot, pushed firmly forward of
square leg, Sinclair diving saves a few runs
1.2 Mason to Smith, two runs, leg side, back, pushed along the grass
into the gap at mid wicket
1.3 Mason to Smith, three runs, leg side, firmly pushed into the gap at
mid wicket, Richardson chases to the rope, dives and pulls it back
1.4 Mason to Gibbs, no run, just on the off, defends to the cover area
1.5 Mason to Gibbs, no run, line and back of a length, gets back
pushing to forward square leg
1.6 Mason to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 2 (5 runs) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 286 runs)
MJ Mason 1-0-5-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 6* (5b) HH Gibbs 4* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Martin to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched from the leg
stump line down the on side of the pitch, wide mid on round to cut
off
2.2 Martin to Gibbs, no run, short, back short arm jab, bit late, gets
it running to mid on
2.3 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
2.4 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
2.5 Martin to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, SHOT, splits
the gully and point on the late cut
2.6 Martin to Gibbs, no run, full, but wide of the off
End of over 3 (5 runs) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 281 runs)
CS Martin 2-0-11-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 7* (6b) HH Gibbs 8* (13b 2x4)
3.1 Mason to Smith, no run, just on the off, back, plays down the line
to mid on
3.2 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, back of a length, dabs from
the back foot to the off
3.3 Mason to Smith, no run, line and length, solid defence down the
pitch
3.4 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, pushed across the left hander
and beats him defending from the front foot
3.5 Mason to Smith, no run, fullish, on the off, not timed stroking
straight
3.6 Mason to Smith, no run, full, leg stump, clipped firmly straight at
forward square leg
End of over 4 (maiden) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 281 runs)
MJ Mason 2-1-5-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 8* (13b 2x4) GC Smith 7* (12b)
4.1 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, slight movement
back, nice upright seam
4.2 Martin to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, on line, gets back and
dabs down the pitch
Orams cap gets blown off at Gully, back chasing but he wont stop
that as it goes for four
4.3 Martin to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back of a length, left alone
4.4 Martin to Gibbs, no run, slight in swing, gets forward defending to
the off
4.5 Martin to Gibbs, no run, angled in, gets back, defends to the on
side
4.6 Martin to Gibbs, no run, full, yorker length, beaten, just wide of
the off stump
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 281 runs)
CS Martin 3-1-11-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 7* (12b) HH Gibbs 8* (19b 2x4)
5.1 Mason to Smith, no run, just outside off, back, punched down the
pitch for Mason to field
5.2 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone pushed across the batsman
5.3 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone pushed across the batsman
5.4 Mason to Smith, FOUR, too full, forward, drives very straight.
beats the close mid off very straight
5.5 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
5.6 Mason to Smith, FOUR, short, gets back hooking off the leg stump,
dispatched to deep square leg
End of over 6 (8 runs) South Africa 24/0 (trail by 273 runs)
MJ Mason 3-1-13-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 8* (19b 2x4) GC Smith 15* (18b 2x4)
6.1 Martin to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot outside off, defends to
the off
6.2 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone, too wide outside off
6.3 Martin to Gibbs, SIX, short, leg side, swivels onto it, gets it
into the stream, wind does the rest over square leg
6.4 Martin to Gibbs, no run, fuller ball, driving, inside half of the
bat, turns the bat in the hands, runs away to mid on
6.5 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
6.6 Martin to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, pushes away from the
body to the off
End of over 7 (6 runs) South Africa 30/0 (trail by 267 runs)
CS Martin 4-1-17-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 15* (18b 2x4) HH Gibbs 14* (25b 2x4 1x6)
Oram now has a go into the breeze in Wellington, a gale anywhere
else
7.1 Oram to Smith, no run, just on the off, back, punched back to Oram
7.2 Oram to Smith, no run, leg side, looking to work it to the on side,
leading edge down the pitch
7.3 Oram to Smith, two runs, leg side, works it this time, Sinclair
chases all the way to forward square leg rope
7.4 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, just back of a length, pushed
into the off field
7.5 Oram to Smith, no run, left alone outside the off
7.6 Oram to Smith, no run, leg side, gets inside it leaving, bat kept
very high
End of over 8 (2 runs) South Africa 32/0 (trail by 265 runs)
JDP Oram 1-0-2-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 14* (25b 2x4 1x6) GC Smith 17* (24b 2x4)
Mason gets a turn to come in with the wind at his back
8.1 Mason to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
8.2 Mason to Gibbs, FOUR, angled in, gets forward, not in control, gets
the bat in front of the pad, thick edge past 3rd slip, no 3rd man
8.3 Mason to Gibbs, FOUR, and again, this time in control on the back
foot, opens the face and no 3rd man makes it an easy boundary
short leg being sent to 3rd man now
8.4 Mason to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
wind getting angry now and gusting
8.5 Mason to Gibbs, one run, outside off, gently forward soft hands to
cover
8.6 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 9 (9 runs) South Africa 41/0 (trail by 256 runs)
MJ Mason 4-1-22-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 23* (30b 4x4 1x6) GC Smith 17* (25b 2x4)
9.1 Oram to Gibbs, no run, angled into the legs, gets half forward,
dabs towards forward square leg
9.2 Oram to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, guides it past gully,
backward point cuts it off
9.3 Oram to Gibbs, no run, outside off, gets back, guides it down to
gully from the crease
9.4 Oram to Gibbs, no run, just outside off, coming in back of a
length, defends to the on side
9.5 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
9.6 Oram to Gibbs, no run, angled in, gets back, defends to the off
End of over 10 (maiden) South Africa 41/0 (trail by 256 runs)
JDP Oram 2-1-2-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 17* (25b 2x4) HH Gibbs 23* (36b 4x4 1x6)
and now the last over before lunch
10.1 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, pushed across Smith
10.2 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone well outside off
10.3 Mason to Smith, no run, on line, shortish ball, gets back defending
off the chest
10.4 Mason to Smith, no run, gets well forward, line and length, solid
looking defence
10.5 Mason to Smith, FOUR, outside off, half forward, opens the face,
outside half of the bat, no 3rd man
10.6 Mason to Smith, FOUR, outside off, half volley is dispatched
through the covers, good drive
End of over 11 (8 runs) South Africa 49/0 (trail by 248 runs)
MJ Mason 5-1-30-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 23* (36b 4x4 1x6) GC Smith 25* (31b 4x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Good morning for South Africa, 4 wickets, the last a bit of a
nightmare, and now 49 off 11 overs to take them to lunch
a little break and we will be back in 35 minutes
All ready for the second session with the "breeze" building up all
the time
Spectators also feeling the conditions, some sitting under
blankets, some with coats and thick jackets as the wind negates
what ever the sun can offer
Oram to continue
As hey are about to start the wind lifts even the heavy bails
Forecast of rain later this afternoon
11.1 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
11.2 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
11.3 Oram to Gibbs, no run, angled in, comes from outside the off,
defends down the pitch
11.4 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
11.5 Oram to Gibbs, two runs, nudged with the angle to mid wicket, easy
two and the 50 comes up
11.6 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 12 (2 runs) South Africa 51/0 (trail by 246 runs)
JDP Oram 3-1-4-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 25* (31b 4x4) HH Gibbs 25* (42b 4x4 1x6)
12.1 Mason to Smith, no run, forward, plays from the legs towards
forward square leg
12.2 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, feet not across, drives away
from the body, not timed to covers
12.3 Mason to Smith, one run, on line, angled across, thick outside
edge, squirts into the gap at cover
12.4 Mason to Gibbs, no run, leg side, glance, no contact clips the pad,
well taken diving down the leg side from McCullum
12.5 Mason to Gibbs, FOUR, short, gets back, short arm jab from outside
off, out the middle races away to wide mid on
12.6 Mason to Gibbs, no run, defends from back of a length on the off
End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 56/0 (trail by 241 runs)
MJ Mason 6-1-35-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 26* (34b 4x4) HH Gibbs 29* (45b 5x4 1x6)
13.1 Oram to Smith, no run, good line and length, just outside off,
fraction back from length, all defensive from the front foot
13.2 Oram to Smith, no run, just outside off, gets forward, opens the
face, pushed square on the off
13.3 Oram to Smith, no run, defends from the front foot
13.4 Oram to Smith, no run, just on the off, back then forward as he
pushes to mid off
13.5 Oram to Smith, no run, just outside off, forward, standing up,
controlled dab towards gully
13.6 Oram to Smith, no run, on line, back of a length, can only get back
defending to the on side
End of over 14 (maiden) South Africa 56/0 (trail by 241 runs)
JDP Oram 4-2-4-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 29* (45b 5x4 1x6) GC Smith 26* (40b 4x4)
14.1 Mason to Gibbs, two runs, outside off, back, punched past cover,
Smith has to hurry back to beat Cairns return
14.2 Mason to Gibbs, one run, on the back foot, punched to cover, fumble
gets them through
14.3 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, angled across, slight movement
away off the seam, beats the outside edge of the defnsive prod
14.4 Mason to Smith, FOUR, too full, driven straight, mid off chases but
gives up as the ball races away from him
14.5 Mason to Smith, no run, driving again, not as straight, easy work
for mid off
14.6 Mason to Smith, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the off, run
turned down as cover gets in quickly
End of over 15 (7 runs) South Africa 63/0 (trail by 234 runs)
MJ Mason 7-1-42-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 32* (47b 5x4 1x6) GC Smith 30* (44b 5x4)
15.1 Oram to Gibbs, no run, just on the off, back, punched to the off
15.2 Oram to Gibbs, one run, gets forward, ball snakes back, gets the
bottom hand off the bat, rolls away on the leg side, quick run
called by Smith
15.3 Oram to Smith, no run, line and back of a length, gets back and
across, pushes back along the line it came in at, mid on fields
15.4 Oram to Smith, no run, short, gets forward, lets it through outside
off
15.5 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, back cutting, right hand closes
the bat, bounces towards point
15.6 Oram to Smith, no run, leg side, back, clips straight at mid wicket
brought across from the off to close Smith off
End of over 16 (1 run) South Africa 64/0 (trail by 233 runs)
JDP Oram 5-2-5-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 33* (49b 5x4 1x6) GC Smith 30* (48b 5x4)
16.1 Mason to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, as Mason continues
into a long spell
16.2 Mason to Gibbs, two runs, fullish ball, forward, strokes the drive
past Vettori at extra cover, hauled in at the rope
16.3 Mason to Gibbs, three runs, and agaian, another chase for Vettori,
this time better running to get 3
16.4 Mason to Smith, three runs, another chase for Vettori, this time
from square leg as Smith works it off the legs, Vettori walking
back hands on hips and breathing hard
16.5 Mason to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, forward, helps it on its way to
long leg, 50 up for Mason
16.6 Mason to Gibbs, no run, full, stroked to mid off
End of over 17 (12 runs) South Africa 76/0 (trail by 221 runs)
MJ Mason 8-1-54-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 33* (49b 5x4) HH Gibbs 42* (54b 6x4 1x6)
And now he has to bowl, no need to warm up for Vettori
17.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, drift and slight
turn
umpires hat gets blown away this time, square leg round fields
well, gats it it to the square leg umpire
17.2 Vettori to Smith, no run
17.3 Vettori to Smith, one run
17.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run
17.5 Vettori to Gibbs, no run
17.6 Vettori to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, too short, pounces on it
cutting behind square
End of over 18 (5 runs) South Africa 81/0 (trail by 216 runs)
DL Vettori 1-0-5-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 34* (52b 5x4) HH Gibbs 46* (57b 7x4 1x6)
Cairns now into the wind
18.1 Cairns to Smith, FOUR, outside off, back, slaps the cut behind
point
18.2 Cairns to Smith, FOUR, short, back, hooks well forward of square
18.3 Cairns to Smith, no run, better length, just on the off, defends
towards mid off
18.4 Cairns to Smith, no run, back of a length, just outside off, soft
hands to the off, wants one, sent back by Gibbs
18.5 Cairns to Smith, no run, beaten outside off
18.6 Cairns to Smith, no run, fuller, on line, stroked drive to mid on,
Cairns fumbles on the follow through
End of over 19 (8 runs) South Africa 89/0 (trail by 208 runs)
CL Cairns 1-0-8-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 46* (57b 7x4 1x6) GC Smith 42* (58b 7x4)
19.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, full, drift as he flights it up, clipped
to forward square leg
19.2 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, down the pitch, crashes the drive back at
Vettori
19.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defending
19.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, on the leg side, sweeps, looks like a top
edge, McCullum takes, de Silva gets it wrong, big piece of the
bat, Vettori can not believe it
19.5 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
19.6 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, outside off, forward, pads away, appeal
turned down outside off
End of over 20 (maiden) South Africa 89/0 (trail by 208 runs)
DL Vettori 2-1-5-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 42* (58b 7x4) HH Gibbs 46* (63b 7x4 1x6)
20.1 Cairns to Smith, one run, short, leg side, worked down to deep mid
wicket
20.2 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, outside off, defends to the off
20.3 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, short outside leg, looks at the short arm
jab, cues it off the bottom of the bat to point
20.4 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, outside off, beaten as it goes away off
the pitch
20.5 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, angled into the legs, back, dabs to the on
side
20.6 Cairns to Gibbs, one run, on the back foot, nudges into the gap at
cover, quick run
End of over 21 (2 runs) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 206 runs)
CL Cairns 2-0-10-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 47* (68b 7x4 1x6) GC Smith 43* (59b 7x4)
21.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
21.2 Vettori to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, gently clipped to mid wicket
area, forward square leg dives over it and has to chase
21.3 Vettori to Gibbs, one run, forward, stroked to mid off, deepish,
gets a lucky 50
21.4 Vettori to Smith, one run, stroked to deep mid on
21.5 Vettori to Gibbs, one run, outside off, punched to cover, Sinclair
fires it back wide of the keeper, silly run given away
21.6 Vettori to Smith, no run, well forward, defending to the off
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 96/0 (trail by 201 runs)
DL Vettori 3-1-10-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 51* (72b 7x4 1x6) GC Smith 44* (61b 7x4)
22.1 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it, beaten
22.2 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, leg side, on length, worked straight at
square leg
22.3 Cairns to Gibbs, one run, outside off, back punched firmly, Mason
diving from extra cover saves 3
22.4 Cairns to Smith, one run, forward, soft hands from the front foot
to the gap at coiver
22.5 Cairns to Gibbs, no run
22.6 Cairns to Gibbs, one run, outside off, strokes the drive, thick
edge in the air wide of gully
End of over 23 (3 runs) South Africa 99/0 (trail by 198 runs)
CL Cairns 3-0-13-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 53* (77b 7x4 1x6) GC Smith 45* (62b 7x4)
23.1 Vettori to Gibbs, one run, 100 up
23.2 Vettori to Smith, one run
23.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, left alone well outside off
23.4 Vettori to Gibbs, one run, outside off, short, cuts to the cover
sweeper
23.5 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside the off
23.6 Vettori to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched to the deep
mid on
End of over 24 (4 runs) South Africa 103/0 (trail by 194 runs)
DL Vettori 4-1-14-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 47* (65b 7x4) HH Gibbs 55* (80b 7x4 1x6)
24.1 Cairns to Smith, OUT: outside off, very full, feet stuck in the
crease, goes after it, inside edge into the stumps
South Africa 103/1, Partnership of 103
GC Smith b Cairns 47 (66b 7x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 55* (80b 7x4 1x6) CL Cairns 3.1-0-13-1
Match State: Drinks
24.2 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, 133 kms, quick lifter, not expected,
goes straight through him
24.3 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, nudges to the on side
24.4 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
24.5 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, shortish, leg side, gets up into the
gloves, falls back to earth on the off side
24.6 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, on line, defends down the pitch
End of over 25 (maiden) South Africa 103/1 (trail by 194 runs)
CL Cairns 4-1-13-1 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 55* (80b 7x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 0* (5b)
25.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, outside off, driving, bit of turn,
harmlessly to the off
25.2 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends
25.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends
25.5 Vettori to Gibbs, one run, leg side, worked off the legs behind
square on the leg side
25.6 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, too straight, worked to the on side
End of over 26 (2 runs) South Africa 105/1 (trail by 192 runs)
DL Vettori 5-1-16-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 1* (6b) HH Gibbs 56* (85b 7x4 1x6)
And now it is tea, last break was just a full team talk
Match State: Drinks
26.1 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
26.2 Cairns to Rudolph, one run, on the back foot, gets up to the ribs,
worked behind square on the on side
26.3 Cairns to Gibbs, no run, just outside off, back of a length, dabs
away to point
26.4 Cairns to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, crashes the back foot slap past
point
26.5 Cairns to Gibbs, one run, slower ball, full, clipped away to deep
square leg
26.6 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, short, gets up under the throat, also
well played getting over it, good cricket all round
End of over 27 (6 runs) South Africa 111/1 (trail by 186 runs)
CL Cairns 5-1-19-1 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 61* (88b 8x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 2* (9b)
27.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, drift, off the bat runs
backwards, wide of he off
27.2 Vettori to Gibbs, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted to the on side,
Fleming jumping gets two hands to it, goes through the hands
another chance for Gibbs
27.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends
27.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, leg side, flicks, leading edge to the off
27.5 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, flighted, drift, into the pad, appeals,
but going down
27.6 Vettori to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, sweeps fine, Cairns round
diving from long leg saves two
End of over 28 (6 runs) South Africa 117/1 (trail by 180 runs)
DL Vettori 6-1-22-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 2* (9b) HH Gibbs 67* (94b 9x4 1x6)
28.1 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
28.2 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
28.3 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, short, keeps the eys on it, goes under
steps back with the umpires white jacket blowing all over the place
28.4 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, outside off, short, defends to the off
28.5 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
defends
28.6 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, left alone well outside off
End of over 29 (maiden) South Africa 117/1 (trail by 180 runs)
CL Cairns 6-2-19-1 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 67* (94b 9x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 2* (15b)
29.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, flighted outside the off, strokes the
drivem Vettori diving to his left gathers
29.2 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the on side
29.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, outside off, flight, gets forward, almost
a lunge
29.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, good pressure here from
Vettori now
29.5 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, forward, stroked to the
on side
29.6 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, line and length, big stride in, defends
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 117/1 (trail by 180 runs)
DL Vettori 7-2-22-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 2* (15b) HH Gibbs 67* (100b 9x4 1x6)
Oram takes over from Cairns
30.1 Oram to Rudolph, no run, fullish, on line, forward, frimly back
down the pitch to Oram
30.2 Oram to Rudolph, no run, leg side, short, harmless
30.3 Oram to Rudolph, one run, leg side, fuller, taken off the legs to
fine leg
30.4 Oram to Gibbs, no run, line and length, forward, almost walking
into it, defends to the off
30.5 Oram to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
30.6 Oram to Gibbs, no run, width and length, back cutting, straight at
point
End of over 31 (1 run) South Africa 118/1 (trail by 179 runs)
JDP Oram 6-2-6-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 3* (18b) HH Gibbs 67* (103b 9x4 1x6)
31.1 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, back, nudges off the pads to fine leg
31.2 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, gently runs it down the
on side of the pitch
31.3 Vettori to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, well forward, paddles the
sweep fine
31.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, leg side, full, flicks, missed out on
runs
31.5 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
31.6 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, low hands, smothers on the
off
End of over 32 (3 runs) South Africa 121/1 (trail by 176 runs)
DL Vettori 8-2-25-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 4* (19b) HH Gibbs 69* (108b 9x4 1x6)
32.1 Oram to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
32.2 Oram to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, strokes the drive to
mid off
32.3 Oram to Rudolph, no run, short, angled across him, goes down on his
heels, watching it go through
32.4 Oram to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
32.5 Oram to Rudolph, no run, line and length, all defensive, Rudolph in
a bit of a rut, not looking to rotate
32.6 Oram to Rudolph, no run, short leg side, leaves
End of over 33 (maiden) South Africa 121/1 (trail by 176 runs)
JDP Oram 7-3-6-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 69* (108b 9x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 4* (25b)
33.1 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defending to the off
33.2 Vettori to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, back cuts the short ball,
picking his spot behind the sweeper
33.3 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends as it drifts into the
legs
33.4 Vettori to Gibbs, no run, full, drives straight, vettori going to
ground to his left, saves a few runs
33.5 Vettori to Gibbs, legbye: one run, leg side, glances, no bat, comes
off the pad to fine leg
33.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, outside off, half forward, nudges into
the ground, bounces backwards to the keeper
End of over 34 (5 runs) South Africa 126/1 (trail by 171 runs)
DL Vettori 9-2-29-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 73* (113b 10x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 4* (26b)
34.1 Oram to Gibbs, FOUR, too short, easy picking, rocks back and
punches past cover
34.2 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone, fullish, outside the off
34.3 Oram to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
34.4 Oram to Gibbs, no run, defends from the back foot to the off
34.5 Oram to Gibbs, no run, just outside off, well forward, standing
uppish, angled to backward point
34.6 Oram to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 35 (4 runs) South Africa 130/1 (trail by 167 runs)
JDP Oram 8-3-10-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 4* (26b) HH Gibbs 77* (119b 11x4 1x6)
Oram leaving the field, Marshall on
35.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
35.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, gets back just outside off, defends
35.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, outside off, pads away,
some turn, appeal, turned down, too much doubt
35.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, forward, working it to the on side
35.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
35.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends to the off, time
Rudolph dug himslef out of the hole he is creating, has signs of
his first innings of the 2nd test where RSA lost all the
innitiative they may have had at that stage
End of over 36 (maiden) South Africa 130/1 (trail by 167 runs)
DL Vettori 10-3-29-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 77* (119b 11x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 4* (32b)
Martin on for Oram
36.1 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone, well outside off
36.2 Martin to Gibbs, no run, left alone, well outside off
36.3 Martin to Gibbs, no run, outside off, leaves, this time cuts back,
opens Gibbs eyes a bit, shaving the off stump
36.4 Martin to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends to the off
36.5 Martin to Gibbs, OUT: outside off, drives, looking to clear the off
side field, Marshall going to his left at backward point takes
diving away
South Africa 130/2, Partnership of 27
HH Gibbs c sub (JAH Marshall) b Martin 77 (124b 11x4 1x6)
JA Rudolph 4* (32b) CS Martin 4.5-1-17-1 (1nb)
With Kallis spending so much time off the field on day 1, Kirsten
comes in at #4
36.6 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside off, pushed across him, good
start as Kirsten pulls out the shot very late
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 130/2 (trail by 167 runs)
CS Martin 5-2-17-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 4* (32b) G Kirsten 0* (1b)
37.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
37.2 Vettori to Rudolph, FOUR, full, outside off, forward drives well
between the two in the covers
37.3 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, leg side, forward, worked off the legs
towards fine leg
37.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off]
37.5 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, short, leg side, back, easy work
towards fine leg
37.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward defending
End of over 38 (6 runs) South Africa 136/2 (trail by 161 runs)
DL Vettori 11-3-35-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 1* (3b) JA Rudolph 9* (36b 1x4)
38.1 Martin to Kirsten, OUT: angled across him, all defensive, ball goes
away, gets a little tickle, enough for the finger to come up
South Africa 136/3, Partnership of 6
G Kirsten c McCullum b Martin 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 9* (36b 1x4) CS Martin 5.1-2-17-2 (1nb)
38.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, greeted by a short one, bit wide
of the off
38.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone, short wide outside off
38.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off, fullish,
but a bit wide early in the innings
38.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
38.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets across, defends
to point
End of over 39 (maiden) South Africa 136/3 (trail by 161 runs)
CS Martin 6-3-17-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 9* (36b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (5b)
39.1 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, back, helps it with a little dab off
the back foot to fine leg
39.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends to the off
39.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, outside off, short, bread and
butter ball, punched behind square off the back foot
39.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and back of a length, back,
defends to the off
39.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, pads to silly
point, outside line as appeal is turned down
39.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, defends to the on side
End of over 40 (5 runs) South Africa 141/3 (trail by 156 runs)
DL Vettori 12-3-40-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 10* (37b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 4* (10b 1x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Session 92 runs, 3 wickets, 30 overs
see you again in 15 minutes
Welcome back to Wellington, where the threat of rain is very real
The covers were on standby during the Tea break, and now thankful
for the string wind, the rain is being blown away
The light is still fine, but may be a problem in an hours time
40.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, outside off, fishing, bait nearly taken,
nervous shot playing well away from the body as it goes across him
40.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, defends to the on side
40.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, back of a length, gets back, nudges to
backward point
40.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, goes under the short ball on the leg
side
40.5 Martin to Rudolph, FOUR, too short outside off, rocks back and
pumched past backward point
40.6 Martin to Rudolph, one run, on line, back of a length, gets back,
nudges to the off, quick run
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 146/3 (trail by 151 runs)
CS Martin 7-3-22-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 15* (43b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 4* (10b 1x4)
41.1 Vettori to Rudolph, FOUR, too full, on the off, drives well splits
extra cover and mid off
150 comes up
41.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run
41.3 Vettori to Rudolph, one run
41.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, two runs, back, nudges very fine taking
it off the legs
41.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends to the off form the front
foot
41.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly
past Vettori to mid off
End of over 42 (7 runs) South Africa 153/3 (trail by 144 runs)
DL Vettori 13-3-47-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 20* (46b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 6* (13b 1x4)
42.1 Martin to Rudolph, one run, leg side, back, worked off the legs
towards fine leg
42.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
42.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, gets well forward,
defends to the off, backward point cleans up
42.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, forward, drives well,
just as well fielded by Cairns at wide mid off
42.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
42.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too short outside off, back cutting
between gully and point
End of over 43 (5 runs) South Africa 158/3 (trail by 139 runs)
CS Martin 8-3-27-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 21* (47b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 10* (18b 2x4)
43.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, turns into the pad
outside the line
43.2 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, back, nudges behind square on the leg
side
43.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg stump line, forward, strokes
to the on side
43.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, two runs, leg side, full, clips into the
gap at mid wicket
43.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, fullish, gets back,
playing it off the pitch to the off
43.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, big stride in, defends to the off
End of over 44 (3 runs) South Africa 161/3 (trail by 136 runs)
DL Vettori 14-3-50-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 22* (49b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 12* (22b 2x4)
44.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
nudges into the off field
44.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, gets across, plays
late defending under the eyes
44.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, defending from the
crease to the off
44.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
44.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
44.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, short leg side, McCullum takes off,
getting up high to stop that
End of over 45 (maiden) South Africa 161/3 (trail by 136 runs)
CS Martin 9-4-27-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 12* (22b 2x4) JA Rudolph 22* (55b 3x4)
45.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, leg stump, clipped to
forward square leg
45.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch
45.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, yorker, drives, dug out to
the on side
45.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, on the leg side, clips
to mid wicket
45.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the back foot, punched to the
deep cover point
45.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, gets forward, turn and bounce, gets up
into the pad and then the chest
End of over 46 (1 run) South Africa 162/3 (trail by 135 runs)
DL Vettori 15-3-51-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 13* (27b 2x4) JA Rudolph 22* (56b 3x4)
46.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, back of a length, angled in, plays
defensively from the back foot
46.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, good length, defends
to the off
46.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, angled in, cramped up a
bit, but plays well from the back foot to ground
46.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, fuller, strokes down the pitch,
Martin collects
46.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, worked gently from the
crease into the gap at mid wicket
46.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, line and length, defended down the pitch
End of over 47 (1 run) South Africa 163/3 (trail by 134 runs)
CS Martin 10-4-28-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 14* (32b 2x4) JA Rudolph 22* (57b 3x4)
47.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, drawn forward
defending past the silly point
47.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, drawn forward
defending past the silly point
47.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, shorter, back, gets nicely behind
it, defends down the pitch
47.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, strokes the drive straight
back at Vettori
47.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted and drift, defends back
down the pitch
47.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, outside off, drives, short
cover picks it up on the bounce
End of over 48 (maiden) South Africa 163/3 (trail by 134 runs)
DL Vettori 16-4-51-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 22* (57b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 14* (38b 2x4)
48.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, short, leg side, gets inside the line
and leaves
48.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, fullish, forward, stroked to extra cover
48.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, line and length, forward defending
48.4 Martin to Rudolph, two runs, on the back foot, punched to extra
cover, well timed, fielder can not control, cover chases
48.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, on line, forward, nudges to the off
48.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, full, drives well, no reward as it goes
straight at mid off
End of over 49 (2 runs) South Africa 165/3 (trail by 132 runs)
CS Martin 11-4-30-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 14* (38b 2x4) JA Rudolph 24* (63b 3x4)
49.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, back, worked towards
long leg
49.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, well forward, gets
well forward and well over it
49.3 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, back, worked with the turn to backward
square leg, an area that NZ could close up with the square leg
well forward of the umpire
49.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly,
silly points jumps, takes it on the ankle
49.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, forward, then back
chops
49.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, nudges from the
leg stump to the on side
End of over 50 (2 runs) South Africa 167/3 (trail by 130 runs)
DL Vettori 17-4-53-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 25* (65b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 15* (42b 2x4)
50.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, well forward, opens the face, runs it on
the bounce to gully
50.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, back of a length, stands up in the
crease, defends to the off
50.3 Martin to Rudolph, FOUR, short width, gets across, driving as he
comes forward past cover point
50.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, leg side, back, worked to Fleming having
just moved to leg gully
50.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, gets under the short ball
50.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, line and length, forward in the crease
defends to the on side
End of over 51 (4 runs) South Africa 171/3 (trail by 126 runs)
CS Martin 12-4-34-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 15* (42b 2x4) JA Rudolph 29* (71b 4x4)
51.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, full, drives wide
of mid off getting round to cut it off
51.2 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, too easy, back, worked with the turn
behind square on the leg side
51.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the back foot, punched firmly
past cover to the deep cover point, not quite a sweeper
51.4 Vettori to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, back, cuts very late, enough
on it to creep over the rope
51.5 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, and back to the the little tickle
round the corner to fine leg
51.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, gets a big stride in, stretches
on the drive to deep cover point
End of over 52 (9 runs) South Africa 180/3 (trail by 117 runs)
DL Vettori 18-4-62-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 18* (45b 2x4) JA Rudolph 35* (74b 5x4)
52.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends from the crease to the off
52.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, angled in, gets down low on
haunches, sails over his back
52.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, well in line,
defends to the cover
52.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, just outside off, back of a
length, defends standing up in tehe crease to the off
52.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, angled in, bit of bounce, into the
glove and down to ground, stung a bit as the face grimaces
52.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 53 (maiden) South Africa 180/3 (trail by 117 runs)
CS Martin 13-5-34-2 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 35* (74b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 18* (51b 2x4)
53.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, outside off, into the rough, turn and
bounce, back defending
53.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, fullish, gets forward defending
53.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, very full, bit late onto it, plays into
the ground
53.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
53.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, defends to the off
53.6 Vettori to Rudolph, two runs, leg side, back, worked fine of fine
leg, easy two
End of over 54 (2 runs) South Africa 182/3 (trail by 115 runs)
DL Vettori 19-4-64-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 18* (51b 2x4) JA Rudolph 37* (80b 5x4)
Cairns back on, after bowling witha lot of pace with the wind, was
up in the 140's most of the time
54.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone, starts at 126 kms
54.2 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, defends, building
up, 132 kph
54.3 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg side, angled in, off the thigh
pad to square leg
54.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, forward in the
crease, dabs into and wide of the cover
54.5 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, well wide of the off, left alone
54.6 Cairns to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, back, inside edge, McCullum
going the other way, 50 partnership
End of over 55 (5 runs) South Africa 187/3 (trail by 110 runs)
CL Cairns 7-2-24-1 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 19* (55b 2x4) JA Rudolph 41* (82b 6x4)
55.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run
55.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, turned to the on side
55.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, nudged to silly point
55.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends, short leg now
gone behind square
55.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, forward, worked square, not enough on
it to beat square leg
55.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, back, defends to the on side
End of over 56 (1 run) South Africa 188/3 (trail by 109 runs)
DL Vettori 20-4-65-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 20* (57b 2x4) JA Rudolph 41* (86b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
Weather has improved since tea, and we may make it all the way
today, New Zealand now only 3 overs behind time
56.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, gets under it, fumble from
McCullum, bye not taken
56.2 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, worked towards fine leg
56.3 Cairns to Rudolph, one run, outside off, cuts back, not in control,
dabs bat pad to the off, quick run taken
56.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, angled in, off the pads
to short leg
56.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg side, may be the line of
attack with the short leg and leg slip now in place for the right
handed van Jaarsveld
56.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, bouncer, climbs over his back
End of over 57 (2 runs) South Africa 190/3 (trail by 107 runs)
CL Cairns 8-2-26-1 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 42* (87b 6x4) M van Jaarsveld 21* (62b 2x4)
Styrus replaces Vettori after an extended spell
wind now has almost died
57.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, defends down the off
side
57.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
57.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, short, gets back pulling. not timed,
goes straight at mid wicket
57.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
57.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, forward, soft hands,
defends to his feet
57.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, punched to the covers
End of over 58 (maiden) South Africa 190/3 (trail by 107 runs)
SB Styris 1-1-0-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 21* (62b 2x4) JA Rudolph 42* (93b 6x4)
58.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, well forward and over
it, runs it to long leg
58.2 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
58.3 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, short, goes under it
58.4 Cairns to Rudolph, (noball) no run, over steps, just on the off,
back of a length, nicely behind it defending to the off
58.4 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, fullish, on line, dug out to the on
side, Cairns follows through quickly to collect
58.5 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, slower short ball, gets up on the toes,
dabs the cut to gully
58.6 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, runs it off the face
to backward point
End of over 59 (2 runs) South Africa 192/3 (trail by 105 runs)
CL Cairns 9-2-28-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 22* (63b 2x4) JA Rudolph 42* (99b 6x4)
59.1 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, back of a length, gets across
defending from the back foot
59.2 Styris to van Jaarsveld, two runs, leg side, back, worked neatly to
deep square leg, enough on it to come back for two
59.3 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, slashes from the back
foot, backward point cleans up
59.4 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched to mid
off
59.5 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, trying to work
it past mid on, fails, but still cleanly out of the bat
59.6 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, half forward, punched to backward
point
End of over 60 (2 runs) South Africa 194/3 (trail by 103 runs)
SB Styris 2-1-2-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 42* (99b 6x4) M van Jaarsveld 24* (69b 2x4)
60.1 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, leg stump line, back of a length, coming
into the left hander defending to the on side
60.2 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, forcing from that
back foot, strong area, can not beat point
60.3 Cairns to Rudolph, one run, round the wicket, forward, soft hands
to the off, quick run, good batting, looking to rotate the strike
now
60.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, outside off, shortish, cracks it
with power over backward point
60.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, defends to the
off
60.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too full, slower ball, clipped away
wide of mid on, 200 up
End of over 61 (9 runs) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 94 runs)
CL Cairns 10-2-37-1 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 43* (102b 6x4) M van Jaarsveld 32* (72b 4x4)
61.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, defends to the on side
61.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
61.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, full, drives, can not beat a packed
cover field
61.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, angled in from outside off, back,
punched to point
61.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, gets well forward
defending
61.6 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, superb timing and beats that packed cover
field with extra cover hardly moving, maybe shot of the day
End of over 62 (4 runs) South Africa 207/3 (trail by 90 runs)
SB Styris 3-1-6-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 32* (72b 4x4) JA Rudolph 47* (108b 7x4)
62.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, defends from line
62.2 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, two runs, outside off, forward, edgy, wide
of where a 3rd slip might have been and at last a 3rd man
62.3 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched to the
off, not timed, Cairns cuts it off in the follow through
62.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone going away outside off
62.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, (noball) no run, foot fault, forward,
stroked into the covers
62.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, outside off, short, cuts, in the
air, Oram at gully gets fingers to it, but goes through to the
rope
62.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, a ripper, 139 kms, outside off,
goes away, beaten
End of over 63 (7 runs) South Africa 214/3 (trail by 83 runs)
CL Cairns 11-2-44-1 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 47* (108b 7x4) M van Jaarsveld 38* (79b 5x4)
63.1 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, forward, opens the face, runs
it to the vacant 3rd man and 50
63.2 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, short, back, pulls, Sinclair jumps at mid
wicket, goes between the fingers to the fence
63.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, outside off, punched to backward point
63.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
63.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, very wide outside off
63.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, very wide outside off
End of over 64 (8 runs) South Africa 222/3 (trail by 75 runs)
SB Styris 4-1-14-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 38* (79b 5x4) JA Rudolph 55* (114b 9x4)
Mason replaces a short stint from Cairns
64.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, starts short, gets under it
64.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, back of a length, defends
from the back foot down the pitch
64.3 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, back of a length, dabs to
the on side, looking for the run, Mason gets through to stop them
64.4 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
punched to point
64.5 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, angled in, stroked to mid
on
64.6 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
pushes from the back foot to cover
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 222/3 (trail by 75 runs)
MJ Mason 9-2-54-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 55* (114b 9x4) M van Jaarsveld 38* (85b 5x4)
65.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, angled in, gets back, playing from the
crease to the off
65.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, all defensive to the
off
65.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, forward, defends to
the off
65.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, outside off, pushed into the covers
65.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, angled in from back of a length, defends
to the off
65.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 66 (maiden) South Africa 222/3 (trail by 75 runs)
SB Styris 5-2-14-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 38* (85b 5x4) JA Rudolph 55* (120b 9x4)
66.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets half forward, dabs to the on
side, mid wicket in quick to stop any thought of a run
66.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward, comes in, pad,
appeals all round, hit him outside te line, also a big stride in
66.3 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
66.4 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, straight, gets behind it
pushing down the pitch to mid on
66.5 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched to covers
66.6 Mason to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, short, hooks, out the middle, thuds
into the hoardings at mid wicket
End of over 67 (4 runs) South Africa 226/3 (trail by 71 runs)
MJ Mason 10-2-58-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 55* (120b 9x4) M van Jaarsveld 42* (91b 6x4)
67.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, forward, defends to the off
67.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, outside off, defends to the off
67.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, full, leg stump, defends to the on side
67.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, forward, drives to extra cover
67.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, all defensive on the front foot
67.6 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, gets forward, standing up, drives on up
past cover point, Vettori chases, but can give up
End of over 68 (4 runs) South Africa 230/3 (trail by 67 runs)
SB Styris 6-2-18-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 42* (91b 6x4) JA Rudolph 59* (126b 10x4)
68.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
68.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, pushed down the
pitch
68.3 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets behind one short on the off,
defends to the off
68.4 Mason to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the legs, forward, pushed into
the gap at mid wicket
68.5 Mason to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, gets back, defends down
the pitch
68.6 Mason to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 69 (1 run) South Africa 231/3 (trail by 66 runs)
MJ Mason 11-2-59-0 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 43* (95b 6x4) JA Rudolph 59* (128b 10x4)
Vettori back on
69.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, defends back down the
pitch
69.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, full, stroked on the full to
wide mid on
69.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, forward, pads it away outside off
69.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, stride in, defends to the
off
69.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, forward, worked to the on side, leg
gully picks up on the bounce
69.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, full, gets forward, pad ahead of the
pad defending
End of over 70 (1 run) South Africa 232/3 (trail by 65 runs)
DL Vettori 21-4-66-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 44* (97b 6x4) JA Rudolph 59* (132b 10x4)
70.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
70.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
70.3 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, leg side, into the pad as he
flicks, appeals, but no chance there
70.4 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, forward, inside edge
into the pad, appeals, not given
70.5 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, crisply driven straight at
mid on
70.6 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, pushed into the off side
End of over 71 (maiden) South Africa 232/3 (trail by 65 runs)
MJ Mason 12-3-59-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 59* (132b 10x4) M van Jaarsveld 44* (103b 6x4)
71.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, outside off, turns back into the pad,
and again, appeals from all over, but hit him very wide outside
off
71.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, gets back outside off, defends to the
on side
71.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, gets back again, plays to the on side
71.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, back again outside off, playing it off
the pitch
71.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, flighted, gets forward, pushed to the
off
71.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, defends
End of over 72 (maiden) South Africa 232/3 (trail by 65 runs)
DL Vettori 22-5-66-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 44* (103b 6x4) JA Rudolph 59* (138b 10x4)
72.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, well forward, all
defensive
72.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, has nothing to do with it,
leans back and leaves
72.3 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, pushed into the on side
72.4 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets back, on line, defends firmly
to the off
72.5 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, slower ball, leaves outside off
72.6 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 73 (maiden) South Africa 232/3 (trail by 65 runs)
MJ Mason 13-4-59-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 59* (138b 10x4) M van Jaarsveld 44* (109b 6x4)
Last over to be bowled by Vettori
73.1 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, shortish, leg stump, back worked past
the leg gully to long leg
73.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, back, all defensive playing the
turn from the pitch
73.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too short, back, punched through
the covers for the 100 partnership
73.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, stroked to mid on
73.5 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends to the off
73.6 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, arm ball,
inside edge into the pad and stumps
End of over 74 (5 runs) South Africa 237/3 (trail by 60 runs)
DL Vettori 23-5-71-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 60* (139b 10x4) M van Jaarsveld 48* (114b 7x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Session 96 runs, 0 wickets, 30 overs
South Africa has worked themselves into a good possition and with
three days to go looks likely that we will have a result
Join us again at 22:30 GMT tomorrow, good night
Morning to all and welcome to the start of day 3 of the 3rd and
final Test between New Zealand and South Africa
Cairns will get the morning under way
74.1 Cairns to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, outside off, left
alone
74.2 Cairns to Rudolph, one run, on the legs, angled in, worked towards
fine leg from the back leg
74.3 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, over the wicket
to the right hander, defends down the pitch
74.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, bouncer, gets under it
74.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, forward in the
crease, gentle push down the off side
74.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, forward, gentle push
into the gap at cover, quick run
End of over 75 (2 runs) South Africa 239/3 (trail by 58 runs)
CL Cairns 12-2-46-1 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 49* (118b 7x4) JA Rudolph 61* (141b 10x4)
Vettori to continue, and hardly a breeze this morning with the wind
expected to turn in the day
75.1 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, full, flighted, drives past
cover, insurance on the rope, and goes to his 2nd Test 50
75.2 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, worked off the legs to fine leg
75.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, drives firmly to mid off
75.4 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, back cuts well, all along the
ground to the deep cover sweeper
75.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, forward, defends
75.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
End of over 76 (3 runs) South Africa 242/3 (trail by 55 runs)
DL Vettori 24-5-74-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 51* (121b 7x4) JA Rudolph 62* (144b 10x4)
76.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, gets under it
76.2 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot defending from
line
76.3 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg side, at the pads, clipped
neatly but can not beat square leg
76.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, just outside off, defends towards
point
76.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, two runs, outside off, back, angled past
2nd slip who has to chase with no 3rd man
76.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, back of a length, on line, gets
back and across, defends to the off
End of over 77 (2 runs) South Africa 244/3 (trail by 53 runs)
CL Cairns 13-2-48-1 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 62* (144b 10x4) M van Jaarsveld 53* (127b 7x4)
77.1 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, flighted, on line, drawn forward
defending
77.2 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, flighted, on line, drawn forward
defending
77.3 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, flighted, on line, drawn forward
defending
77.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, outside off, turning
back, padded away
77.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, full, on the drive to mid off
77.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, well forward, padded away outside the
off
End of over 78 (maiden) South Africa 244/3 (trail by 53 runs)
DL Vettori 25-6-74-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 53* (127b 7x4) JA Rudolph 62* (150b 10x4)
78.1 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run
78.2 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run
78.3 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run
78.4 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, back of a length, defends
to his feet
78.5 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, slower ball, full toss, clips it
past forward square leg
78.6 Cairns to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets behind it, defends from under
the eyes to the off
End of over 79 (4 runs) South Africa 248/3 (trail by 49 runs)
CL Cairns 14-2-52-1 (2nb) - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 62* (150b 10x4) M van Jaarsveld 57* (133b 8x4)
79.1 Vettori to Rudolph, one run, on the back foot, punched down the
pitch to long on
79.2 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward, defends to silly
point
79.3 Vettori to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the back foot, punched to the
man on the cover boundary, 250 up
79.4 Vettori to Rudolph, no run
79.5 Vettori to Rudolph, no run
79.6 Vettori to Rudolph, no run, padded away outside off
End of over 80 (2 runs) South Africa 250/3 (trail by 47 runs)
DL Vettori 26-6-76-0 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 58* (135b 8x4) JA Rudolph 63* (154b 10x4)
New ball due as Mason comes on
80.1 Mason to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, defends down the
pitch as they take the new ball
80.2 Mason to van Jaarsveld, one run, leg side, back, worked genly
behind square leg
80.3 Mason to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward, prods to the off,
call comes to late for the run
80.4 Mason to Rudolph, no run, gets back, pushed towards square leg
80.5 Mason to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
80.6 Mason to Rudolph, no run, full, slight movement into the left
hander, forward, pushed towards mid on
End of over 81 (1 run) South Africa 251/3 (trail by 46 runs)
MJ Mason 14-4-60-0 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 59* (137b 8x4) JA Rudolph 63* (158b 10x4)
Martin to share the new ball
81.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, OUT: outside off, back cutting, bounce and
movement cramps him up, chops low to gully
South Africa 251/4, Partnership of 115
M van Jaarsveld c Oram b Martin 59 (138b 8x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 63* (158b 10x4) CS Martin 13.1-5-34-3 (1nb)
Early strike for New Zealand and the new ball
81.2 Martin to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
81.3 Martin to Kallis, no run, outside off, left alone
81.4 Martin to Kallis, no run, outside off, left alone
81.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, outside off, has to play at it, gets
caught in the crease, edges, soft hands has it just short of 3rd
slip
81.6 Martin to Kallis, no run, leg side, clips, beaten by movement,
taken on the pad
End of over 82 (maiden) South Africa 251/4 (trail by 46 runs)
CS Martin 14-6-34-3 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 63* (158b 10x4) JH Kallis 0* (5b)
82.1 Mason to Rudolph, no run, gets back across the pitch, punched
firmly to extra cover
82.2 Mason to Rudolph, no run, left alone, angled across outside off
82.3 Mason to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, delivers from
almost the back line
82.4 Mason to Rudolph, one run, outside off, cleanly played off the back
foot, deep cover dives to save the boundary
82.5 Mason to Kallis, no run, half forward, again caught in the crease,
low thick edge to the slips
82.6 Mason to Kallis, no run, left alone as he does get a stride in this
time
End of over 83 (1 run) South Africa 252/4 (trail by 45 runs)
MJ Mason 15-4-61-0 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 64* (162b 10x4) JH Kallis 0* (7b)
83.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward, stroked drive to
mid off
83.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, very full, dug out outside the off to
mid off
83.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone going away outside off
83.4 Martin to Rudolph, one run, forward, worked off the pads to fine
leg
83.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, short outside off, left alone
83.6 Martin to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 84 (1 run) South Africa 253/4 (trail by 44 runs)
CS Martin 15-6-35-3 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 65* (166b 10x4) JH Kallis 0* (9b)
84.1 Mason to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
84.2 Mason to Rudolph, FOUR, pure, clean, neat cover drive, extra cover
can only turn to collect
84.3 Mason to Rudolph, FOUR, repeat, too full, drives, fetch
84.4 Mason to Rudolph, no run, slip comes out into the covers, left
alone outside off
84.5 Mason to Rudolph, FOUR, short, rocks back, creams that through mid
wicket
84.6 Mason to Rudolph, no run, too full, drives again, extra man in the
cover closes the hole
End of over 85 (12 runs) South Africa 265/4 (trail by 32 runs)
MJ Mason 16-4-73-0 - Vance Stand End
JH Kallis 0* (9b) JA Rudolph 77* (172b 13x4)
85.1 Martin to Kallis, OUT: outside off, gets nice lift, going away,
pushes at it and a major wicket
South Africa 265/5, Partnership of 14
JH Kallis c McCullum b Martin 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 77* (172b 13x4) CS Martin 15.1-6-35-4 (1nb)
85.2 Martin to Boucher, no run, late in swing, gets forward, dabs late,
falling away to the off to cover the swing
85.3 Martin to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
85.4 Martin to Boucher, OUT: outside off, drives, edges, and another one
bites the dust
South Africa 265/6, Partnership of 0
MV Boucher c Papps b Martin 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 77* (172b 13x4) CS Martin 15.4-6-35-5 (1nb)
50 Test wickets for Martin
South Africa gets the wobbles
85.5 Martin to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
85.6 Martin to Pollock, one run, outside off, forward, pushed into the
covers for a quick run
End of over 86 (1 run) South Africa 266/6 (trail by 31 runs)
CS Martin 16-6-36-5 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
SM Pollock 1* (2b) JA Rudolph 77* (172b 13x4)
What a turn around, 250 for 3, new ball taken and now 266/6
50 wickets for Martin plus another 5'fer
Oram on
86.1 Oram to Pollock, no run, just outside off, shuffles forward, pad,
appeal, but outside line
86.2 Oram to Pollock, one run, outside off, pushed into covers, quick
run gets him off strike
86.3 Oram to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
86.4 Oram to Rudolph, no run, leg side, flicks, no conact, McCullum
makes contact with the ground as he dives across
86.5 Oram to Rudolph, no run, shorter ball, outside off, left alone
86.6 Oram to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, teasing length to
Rudolph
End of over 87 (1 run) South Africa 267/6 (trail by 30 runs)
JDP Oram 9-3-11-0 - Vance Stand End
SM Pollock 2* (4b) JA Rudolph 77* (176b 13x4)
87.1 Martin to Pollock, three runs, leg side, back, worked well off the
hips past a diving square leg, fine leg also diving save s a run
87.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
87.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, great nut, leg stump yorker, gets the
foot away, gets the bat down, only just dug out
87.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
87.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, leg side, gets inside, throws a bat at
it, but very wide
87.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, pushed at outside the off beaten
End of over 88 (3 runs) South Africa 270/6 (trail by 27 runs)
CS Martin 17-6-39-5 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
SM Pollock 5* (5b) JA Rudolph 77* (181b 13x4)
88.1 Oram to Pollock, no run, short cover in to stop the quick run, gets
forward, pushed to the same man
88.2 Oram to Pollock, OUT: and another, dream morning for New Zealand,
just outside off, stuck in the crease, pushes at it, 1st slip does
the rest
South Africa 270/7, Partnership of 5
SM Pollock c Fleming b Oram 5 (7b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 77* (181b 13x4) JDP Oram 9.2-3-11-1
Match State: Drinks
A day that started well has turned completely pear shape with a
procession of wickets with the new ball
88.3 Oram to Boje, no run, full, drives to the off
88.4 Oram to Boje, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
88.5 Oram to Boje, no run, on the back foot, nudges to the on side
88.6 Oram to Boje, FOUR, on the back foot, punched with timing past the
cover
End of over 89 (4 runs) South Africa 274/7 (trail by 23 runs)
JDP Oram 10-3-15-1 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 77* (181b 13x4) N Boje 4* (4b 1x4)
89.1 Martin to Rudolph, three runs, outside off, back, punched through
the covers, good running
89.2 Martin to Boje, one run, leg stump line, gets inside it helping to
deep backward square leg
89.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, leg side, taken off the pads worked to
square leg
89.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone angled across the batsman
89.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, just outside leg, angled across, good
bounce, high into the leading pad
89.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, full, dug out on the drive to mid off
End of over 90 (4 runs) South Africa 278/7 (trail by 19 runs)
CS Martin 18-6-43-5 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
N Boje 5* (5b 1x4) JA Rudolph 80* (186b 13x4)
90.1 Oram to Boje, no run, well across, back, defends from just outside
off
90.2 Oram to Boje, no run, gets back and across, pushed firmly to cover
90.3 Oram to Boje, no run, outside off, back, punched square, point
cleans up
90.4 Oram to Boje, two runs, on the back foot, too straight, punched
wide of mid on
90.5 Oram to Boje, FOUR, too short, back hooking well just behind square
90.6 Oram to Boje, no run, defends from the crease down the pitch
End of over 91 (6 runs) South Africa 284/7 (trail by 13 runs)
JDP Oram 11-3-21-1 - Vance Stand End
JA Rudolph 80* (186b 13x4) N Boje 11* (11b 2x4)
91.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, short, outside off, leans back, leaves
91.2 Martin to Rudolph, one run, on the back foot, pushed gently down
the pitch to mid on, well taken run
91.3 Martin to Boje, no run, playing from the crease, pushed to the off,
thoughts of a run squashed as mid off is in quick
91.4 Martin to Boje, no run, on the back foot, pushed to cover point,
yes no no from Boje
91.5 Martin to Boje, no run, leg stump yorker, dug out to mid on
91.6 Martin to Boje, no run, short, on line, gets under it
End of over 92 (1 run) South Africa 285/7 (trail by 12 runs)
CS Martin 19-6-44-5 (1nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 81* (188b 13x4) N Boje 11* (15b 2x4)
Styris into the attack for the first time today
92.1 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, width and length, goes after it, thick
edge through 4tf slip area, no 3rd man
92.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
92.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, strokes the drive to
mid off
92.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, strokes the drive to
mid off
92.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
92.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, gets slight away
movement off the pitch
End of over 93 (4 runs) South Africa 289/7 (trail by 8 runs)
SB Styris 7-2-22-0 - Vance Stand End
N Boje 11* (15b 2x4) JA Rudolph 85* (194b 14x4)
93.1 Martin to Boje, FOUR, full, drives straight, dont need to run for
that, racing inside mid off
93.2 Martin to Boje, no run, back of a length, on line, back, punched
firmly to mid off
93.3 Martin to Boje, no run, outside off, back, punched to the off,
plays outside it as it straightens
93.4 Martin to Boje, no run, more cautious approach, defends from line
back down the pitch
93.5 Martin to Boje, FOUR, full, drives straight, dont need to run for
that, racing inside mid off
scores are level, just what South Africa wanted, but not with 7
down
93.6 Martin to Boje, (noball) no run, outside off, slashes at it,
dropped at gully, would not have mattered anyway
93.6 Martin to Boje, two runs, forward driving, not timed, Cairns
chasing from mid off hauls it in as the 300 comes up
End of over 94 (11 runs) South Africa 300/7 (lead by 3 runs)
CS Martin 20-6-55-5 (2nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 85* (194b 14x4) N Boje 21* (22b 4x4)
94.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, defends into the covers
94.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run
94.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, line and length, forward, pushed back at
the bowler
94.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, short, back pulling, straight at
Richardson at mid wicket, oh dear grasses something he should have
taken
94.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run
94.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, stroked to cover, Styris grabs his hat
from the umpire, walks away muttering, rightly so, fielders have
to back up the bowlers, especially easy catches
End of over 95 (maiden) South Africa 300/7 (lead by 3 runs)
SB Styris 8-3-22-0 - Vance Stand End
N Boje 21* (22b 4x4) JA Rudolph 85* (200b 14x4)
Cairns on for the hero of the morning Martin
95.1 Cairns to Boje, no run, round the wicket, angled in, defends down
the pitch
95.2 Cairns to Boje, no run, full, angled in, drives, not timed, runs
down the pitch, Cairns leaves for mid off
95.3 Cairns to Boje, no run, back of a length, defends from the back
foot to the off
95.4 Cairns to Boje, no run, line and length, defends from the crease to
the off
95.5 Cairns to Boje, FOUR, outside off, too wide and short, leans back,
cuts over gully
95.6 Cairns to Boje, no run, back on line, defends down the pitch from
the front foot
End of over 96 (4 runs) South Africa 304/7 (lead by 7 runs)
CL Cairns 15-2-56-1 (2nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 85* (200b 14x4) N Boje 25* (28b 5x4)
96.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
96.2 Styris to Rudolph, no run, well forward plays from the front foot
down the pitch
96.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
96.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, forward, stroked down the middle of the
pitch
96.5 Styris to Rudolph, no run, back pulling, to ground this time,
richardson picks up cleanly this time at mid wicket
96.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, drives, out the middle, no reward as
cover point sails across to field
End of over 97 (maiden) South Africa 304/7 (lead by 7 runs)
SB Styris 9-4-22-0 - Vance Stand End
N Boje 25* (28b 5x4) JA Rudolph 85* (206b 14x4)
97.1 Cairns to Boje, no run, outside off, drives, cover this time does
the good fielding
97.2 Cairns to Boje, no run, bouncer, gets under it
97.3 Cairns to Boje, no run
97.4 Cairns to Boje, OUT: outside off, drives, angled bat, inside edge,
knocks back the off stump
South Africa 304/8, Partnership of 34
N Boje b Cairns 25 (32b 5x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 85* (206b 14x4) CL Cairns 15.4-2-56-2 (2nb)
97.5 Cairns to Ntini, FOUR, outside off, back, dabs with the open face,
no 3rd man
97.6 Cairns to Ntini, OUT: short ball, ducks, off the helmet, into the
leading edge of the bat sticking straight up, loops to keeper
South Africa 308/9, Partnership of 4
M Ntini c McCullum b Cairns 4 (2b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 98 (4 runs) South Africa 308/9 (lead by 11 runs)
CL Cairns 16-2-60-3 (2nb) - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 85* (206b 14x4)
98.1 Styris to Rudolph, no run, full, stroked to mid off
98.2 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, short, pulls, beats the deep mid wicket
98.3 Styris to Rudolph, no run, outside off, drives to covers
TV replay has Cairns bowling a big no-ball with the Ntini wicket,
not picked up by de Silva
98.4 Styris to Rudolph, no run, defends the slower ball to the off
98.5 Styris to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, back, forcing, thick edge
wide of slip, and again no 3rd man
98.6 Styris to Rudolph, no run, wide down the leg side
End of over 99 (8 runs) South Africa 316/9 (lead by 19 runs)
SB Styris 10-4-30-0 - Vance Stand End
A Nel 0* (0b) JA Rudolph 93* (212b 16x4)
99.1 Cairns to Nel, no run, angled into the legs, back, in a tangle,
inside edge from the back foot high into the leg
99.2 Cairns to Nel, no run, leg stump line, moving away to the leg,
defends
99.3 Cairns to Nel, no run, leg stump, full, stroked hopping away to mid
on
99.4 Cairns to Nel, no run, short, gets himself out the way by falling
away to the leg side
99.5 Cairns to Nel, OUT: short outside off, pushes, high off the bat
looping to gully
South Africa 316/10, Partnership of 8
A Nel c Oram b Cairns 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 93* (212b 16x4) CL Cairns 16.5-2-60-4 (2nb)
What a disaster for South Africa, came to the ground on a perfect
day, a good pitch, lots of batting, and then lost seven wickets in
the session adding 69 runs
For New Zealand some excellent new ball bowling from Martin was all
that was needed to make the opposition look very ordinary
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
see you in 40 minutes
So what is in store for us this session after seeing 7 wickets
tumble before lunch
0.1 Pollock to Papps, wide: no run, starts with it swinging away
outside off
0.1 Pollock to Papps, no run, on line, going away, strokes into the
covers
0.2 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off, again movement
away from the bat
0.3 Pollock to Papps, no run, left alone outside off
0.4 Pollock to Papps, no run, bit shorter, but still too wide to tempt
0.5 Pollock to Papps, no run, well forward, solid looking defence
0.6 Pollock to Papps, OUT: here we go, wicket number 8 for the day,
outside off, back, ball cuts back into the pads, right in front
New Zealand 1/1, Partnership of 1
MHW Papps lbw b Pollock 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/1 (trail by 18 runs)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-1 (1w) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 0* (0b)
1.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, full, leg stump, worked to square leg
1.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone going away outside off
1.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, on line, angled into the left hander
from wide of the crease, over the wicket, dabs to square leg
1.4 Ntini to Richardson, FOUR, outside the off, leaves, too slow to get
the bat away, edges to ground, goes between 2nd and 3rd slip, no
3rd man
1.5 Ntini to Richardson, one run, outside off, forward, nudges to the
off forward of cover
1.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, on the back foot, dabs towards square leg
End of over 2 (5 runs) New Zealand 6/1 (trail by 13 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-5-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 5* (5b 1x4) SP Fleming 0* (1b)
2.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, defends to the off
2.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, outside off, chops on the cut,
backward point diving saves
2.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, starts just outside off, coming
back, big stride in, defends down the pitch
2.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, just on the off, length good,
defends to the off
2.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
2.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 3 (maiden) New Zealand 6/1 (trail by 13 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-1-1 (1w) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 0* (1b) MH Richardson 5* (11b 1x4)
3.1 Ntini to Fleming, wide: no run, way outside off, that gave 2nd slip
a scare
3.1 Ntini to Fleming, two runs, leg side, turned off the hips on the
back foot, runs it to long leg, Nel round from fine leg
3.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, forward, defends to the off
3.3 Ntini to Fleming, one run
3.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, bouncer, goes under it
3.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, defends from the back
foot to the off
3.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, forward, cuts across him, high on the
front pad, deflects to slip
End of over 4 (4 runs) New Zealand 10/1 (trail by 9 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 3* (4b) MH Richardson 5* (14b 1x4)
4.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, leg side, swings away even more,
flicks, but too wide
4.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
4.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
4.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, slight lift,
but was leaving anyway
4.5 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
4.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 5 (maiden) New Zealand 10/1 (trail by 9 runs)
SM Pollock 3-2-1-1 (1w) - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 5* (14b 1x4) SP Fleming 3* (10b)
5.1 Ntini to Richardson, FOUR, outside off, back, pushed into the gap
between gully and point
5.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, forward, defends from line to the off
5.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, forward, looking to work to the on
side, into the pad, outside line
5.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, pitched outside leg, gets back pushes
at it, ball takes off going away, beaten
5.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone wide outside off
5.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, fuller, gets forward, thick inside
edge squirts towards forward square leg
End of over 6 (4 runs) New Zealand 14/1 (trail by 5 runs)
M Ntini 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 3* (10b) MH Richardson 9* (20b 2x4)
6.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, leg side, left alone
6.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
6.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
6.4 Pollock to Fleming, bye: one run, outside off, stays low, Boucher
fumbles
6.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, bouncer, gets under it
6.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, leg stump line, forward,
dabs towards mid wicket
End of over 7 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 15/1 (trail by 4 runs)
SM Pollock 4-3-1-1 (1w) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 3* (14b) MH Richardson 9* (22b 2x4)
7.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, round the wicket, on line, defends down
the on side of the pitch
7.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, outside off, gets half forward, pushed on
the bounce to gully
7.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off, angled in, clears the
stumps
7.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
7.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
7.6 Ntini to Fleming, legbye: two runs, leg side, off the pads, goes
away fine
End of over 8 (2 runs, maiden) New Zealand 17/1 (trail by 2 runs)
M Ntini 4-1-13-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 9* (22b 2x4) SP Fleming 3* (20b)
8.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
defends down the off side of the pitch
8.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside the off
8.3 Pollock to Richardson, (noball) legbye: two runs, leg side,
oversteps, off the pad to fine fine leg
8.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
8.4 Pollock to Richardson, FOUR, outside off, cuts through the gap at
3rd slip
New Zealand back in front
8.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, plays off the pads
towards square leg
8.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside the off
End of over 9 (7 runs) New Zealand 24/1 (lead by 5 runs)
SM Pollock 5-3-8-1 (1w 1nb) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 3* (20b) MH Richardson 13* (29b 3x4)
Nel on
9.1 Nel to Fleming, one run, off the legs down to fine leg
9.2 Nel to Richardson, no run, shortish, round the wicket, taken off
the chest to forward square leg
9.3 Nel to Richardson, three runs, outside off, back, cuts forward of
point with Gibbs chasing
9.4 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
9.5 Nel to Fleming, no run, angled in from round, back, squared up,
hits high on the inside of the back leg, looked like he felt that
9.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, back, behind it, dabs to the off
End of over 10 (4 runs) New Zealand 28/1 (lead by 9 runs)
A Nel 1-0-4-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 16* (31b 3x4) SP Fleming 4* (24b)
10.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, outside off, chops, bit close, runs
it to cover point
10.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
10.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, defends to the off
10.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
10.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
10.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
End of over 11 (maiden) New Zealand 28/1 (lead by 9 runs)
SM Pollock 6-4-8-1 (1w 1nb) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 4* (24b) MH Richardson 16* (37b 3x4)
11.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
11.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, hurries in at him, late from the back foot,
dabs to point
11.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
11.4 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
11.5 Nel to Fleming, no run, on the back foot defends down the pitch
11.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 28/1 (lead by 9 runs)
A Nel 2-1-4-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 16* (37b 3x4) SP Fleming 4* (30b)
Ntini back on
12.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, back, defends to the on
side
12.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
12.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, defends down the pitch
12.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, line and length, defends
12.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, gets up in the crease, defends to the
off
12.6 Ntini to Richardson, two runs, outside off, pushed into the gap at
cover
End of over 13 (2 runs) New Zealand 30/1 (lead by 11 runs)
M Ntini 5-1-15-0 (1w) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 4* (30b) MH Richardson 18* (43b 3x4)
13.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, no shot, outside off
13.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, short, squared up, looks to play to the on
side, beaten
13.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, no shot, outside off
13.4 Nel to Fleming, no run
13.5 Nel to Fleming, one run, back, punched to mid on, quick run
13.6 Nel to Richardson, legbye: one run, leg side
End of over 14 (2 runs) New Zealand 32/1 (lead by 13 runs)
A Nel 3-1-5-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 18* (44b 3x4) SP Fleming 5* (35b)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run, on line, defends to the off
14.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run, short, gets down low, leaves
14.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, back, defends down the pitch
14.4 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
14.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, outside off, going across him,
flashes, beaten
14.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, on line, gets forward, defends to the
off
End of over 15 (maiden) New Zealand 32/1 (lead by 13 runs)
M Ntini 6-2-15-0 (1w) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 5* (35b) MH Richardson 18* (50b 3x4)
15.1 Nel to Fleming, no run
15.2 Nel to Fleming, no run
15.3 Nel to Fleming, no run
15.4 Nel to Fleming, no run
15.5 Nel to Fleming, no run
15.6 Nel to Fleming, no run
End of over 16 (maiden) New Zealand 32/1 (lead by 13 runs)
A Nel 4-2-5-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 18* (50b 3x4) SP Fleming 5* (41b)
16.1 Ntini to Richardson, no run
16.2 Ntini to Richardson, no run
16.3 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
16.4 Ntini to Richardson, FOUR, leg side, worked off the toes, timed
well to mid wicket
16.5 Ntini to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
16.6 Ntini to Richardson, no run, Richardson to Ntini
End of over 17 (4 runs) New Zealand 36/1 (lead by 17 runs)
M Ntini 7-2-19-0 (1w) - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 5* (41b) MH Richardson 22* (56b 4x4)
17.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it, beaten
17.2 Nel to Fleming, one run, turned to long leg off the hips
17.3 Nel to Richardson, no run, bouncer, stays down, Richardson gets
down very low, ball bareley clears the stumps
17.4 Nel to Richardson, one run, forward, dabs into the covers
17.5 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
17.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 18 (2 runs) New Zealand 38/1 (lead by 19 runs)
A Nel 5-2-7-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 23* (58b 4x4) SP Fleming 6* (45b)
Boje replaces Ntini
18.1 Boje to Richardson, no run, defends from length
18.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, misses, pad
18.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, defends from the front foot
18.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, nudges towards close mid on
18.5 Boje to Richardson, one run, sweeps tp deep backward square leg
18.6 Boje to Fleming, no run, forward, defends to silly point
End of over 19 (1 run) New Zealand 39/1 (lead by 20 runs)
N Boje 1-0-1-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 24* (63b 4x4) SP Fleming 6* (46b)
19.1 Nel to Richardson, no run, back, defends to the off
19.2 Nel to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
19.3 Nel to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
19.4 Nel to Richardson, no run, over the wicket now, back of a length,
gets back, defends to the off
19.5 Nel to Richardson, no run, ;short, gets under it
19.6 Nel to Richardson, no run, round again, full, on line, defends down
the pitch
End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 39/1 (lead by 20 runs)
A Nel 6-3-7-0 - Scoreboard End
SP Fleming 6* (46b) MH Richardson 24* (69b 4x4)
20.1 Boje to Fleming, no run, flighted, forward, stroked to mid wicket
20.2 Boje to Fleming, no run, well forward, defends on the bounce to
short leg
20.3 Boje to Fleming, one run, forward, stroked past mid on towards long
on
20.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, into the pad
20.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, into the pad
20.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, outside off, forward defends, big turn
into the side of the body
End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 40/1 (lead by 21 runs)
N Boje 2-0-2-0 - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 7* (49b) MH Richardson 24* (72b 4x4)
21.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
21.2 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
21.3 Nel to Fleming, no run, forward, defends to the off
21.4 Nel to Fleming, two runs, full, digs out the attempted yorker into
the gap at cover
21.5 Nel to Fleming, no run, shorer ball, coming forward pushed to cover
point
21.6 Nel to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (2 runs) New Zealand 42/1 (lead by 23 runs)
A Nel 7-3-9-0 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 24* (72b 4x4) SP Fleming 9* (55b)
22.1 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, no contact, pad
22.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, nudges to short long leg
22.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, defends down the pitch
22.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, into the pad to short leg
22.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, defends from the front foot to silly
point
22.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, off the pad to short long leg
End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 42/1 (lead by 23 runs)
N Boje 3-1-2-0 - Vance Stand End
SP Fleming 9* (55b) MH Richardson 24* (78b 4x4)
23.1 Nel to Fleming, no run, full on line, firmly defended to the off
23.2 Nel to Fleming, OUT: short leg side, pulls, top edge, high to
Boucher running backwards
New Zealand 42/2, Partnership of 41
SP Fleming c Boucher b Nel 9 (57b 0x4 0x6)
MH Richardson 24* (78b 4x4) A Nel 7.2-3-9-1
Batsmen crossed while the ball was collecting snow
23.3 Nel to Richardson, no run, beaten outside off as it sraightens
23.4 Nel to Richardson, no run, defends down the pitch, Nel's studs get
stuck, ends up rolling down the pitch
23.5 Nel to Richardson, FOUR, outside off, back, chops behind point
23.6 Nel to Richardson, no run, over the wicket, left alone outside off
End of over 24 (4 runs) New Zealand 46/2 (lead by 27 runs)
A Nel 8-3-13-1 - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 0* (0b) MH Richardson 28* (82b 5x4)
24.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
24.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, pushed back to Boje
24.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
24.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, stroked firmly as he flights it in to
cover
24.5 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
24.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, pushed to point
End of over 25 (maiden) New Zealand 46/2 (lead by 27 runs)
N Boje 4-2-2-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 28* (82b 5x4) MS Sinclair 0* (6b)
Pollock takes over from Nel
25.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, o n the front foot, stroked to mid
off
25.2 Pollock to Richardson, two runs, leg side off the hips towards deep
sqaure leg
25.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, defends to the off
25.5 Pollock to Richardson, one run, outside off, dabs to gully
25.6 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, outside off, pushed forward, beaten
End of over 26 (3 runs) New Zealand 49/2 (lead by 30 runs)
SM Pollock 7-4-11-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 31* (87b 5x4) MS Sinclair 0* (7b)
26.1 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, turns across him, Boucher takes
leg side
26.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, turned to the on side
26.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, outside off, left alone, turns sharply
out of the rought
26.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps, into the pad
26.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, on the bounce to short leg
26.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, pads to silly point
End of over 27 (maiden) New Zealand 49/2 (lead by 30 runs)
N Boje 5-3-2-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 0* (7b) MH Richardson 31* (93b 5x4)
27.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
27.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
27.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, outside off, forward, beaten, but
stays very low, Boucher taking on the bounce
27.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
27.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, angled in, gets forward, nudges to the
on side
27.6 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 28 (maiden) New Zealand 49/2 (lead by 30 runs)
SM Pollock 8-5-11-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 31* (93b 5x4) MS Sinclair 0* (13b)
28.1 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, turns across him, Boucher takes
leg side
28.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, pushed forward late
28.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, flighted, forward, defends
28.4 Boje to Richardson, no run
28.5 Boje to Richardson, no run
28.6 Boje to Richardson, no run
End of over 29 (maiden) New Zealand 49/2 (lead by 30 runs)
N Boje 6-4-2-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 0* (13b) MH Richardson 31* (99b 5x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
back in 20 mins
Pollock to continue
29.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
29.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
29.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
29.4 Pollock to Sinclair, FOUR, outside off, drives, streaky, edges
through vacant 3rd slip
And the 50 comes up eventually
29.5 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, outside off, forward, beaten
29.6 Pollock to Sinclair, FOUR, on line, working it to leg side, leading
edge through 3rd slip, who is not at home
End of over 30 (8 runs) New Zealand 57/2 (lead by 38 runs)
SM Pollock 9-5-19-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 31* (99b 5x4) MS Sinclair 8* (19b 2x4)
30.1 Boje to Richardson, one run, back, nudges to the on side, quick run
30.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
30.3 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
30.4 Boje to Sinclair, FOUR, far too short, slow turn, waits, picks his
spot, sends it to deep cover boundary
30.5 Boje to Sinclair, no run, flighted, forward, outside half of the
bat to backward point
30.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, line and length defends down the pitch
End of over 31 (5 runs) New Zealand 62/2 (lead by 43 runs)
N Boje 7-4-7-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 32* (100b 5x4) MS Sinclair 12* (24b 3x4)
31.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
31.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, leg side, flicks but very wide
31.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
31.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, outside off, feet stuck in the
crease, dabs to the off
31.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, bouncer, leg side, ducks
31.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, firmly and crsiply clipped
off the pads to square leg
End of over 32 (maiden) New Zealand 62/2 (lead by 43 runs)
SM Pollock 10-6-19-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 12* (24b 3x4) MH Richardson 32* (106b 5x4)
32.1 Boje to Sinclair, no run
32.2 Boje to Sinclair, one run, full, stroked to mid off half way to the
rope
32.3 Boje to Richardson, one run, back, turned off the hips to deep
square leg
32.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
32.5 Boje to Sinclair, no run, outside off, chops to backward point
32.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run, well forward, little ahead of the pad,
runs away to backward point
End of over 33 (2 runs) New Zealand 64/2 (lead by 45 runs)
N Boje 8-4-9-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 33* (107b 5x4) MS Sinclair 13* (29b 3x4)
33.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, defends back down the pitch
to Pollock
33.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, forward, pad bat, good appeal, dar
says no, might be going past the off, pitching in line and trying
to straighten
33.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, outside off, going away, flashes at
it, beaten
33.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
33.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, good leave just wide of the off
33.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, bouncer, gets under it
End of over 34 (maiden) New Zealand 64/2 (lead by 45 runs)
SM Pollock 11-7-19-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 13* (29b 3x4) MH Richardson 33* (113b 5x4)
34.1 Boje to Sinclair, one run, flighted on the off, forward stroking
down the ground to deep mid off
34.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, outside off, into the rough, sharp turn
back into the defensaive bat
34.3 Boje to Richardson, one run, outside off, turn and bounce, hurries
the shot, outside half of the bat, rolling past slip
34.4 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends to silly point
34.5 Boje to Sinclair, FOUR, very good shot coming forward, using the
pace of the ball glancing fine
34.6 Boje to Sinclair, no run
End of over 35 (6 runs) New Zealand 70/2 (lead by 51 runs)
N Boje 9-4-15-0 - Vance Stand End
MH Richardson 34* (115b 5x4) MS Sinclair 18* (33b 4x4)
35.1 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
35.2 Pollock to Richardson, no run, just on the off, forward defending
down the pitch
35.3 Pollock to Richardson, no run, outside off. forward, pushed to
backward point
35.4 Pollock to Richardson, no run, gets half back, bit too straight,
worked to square leg
35.5 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
35.6 Pollock to Richardson, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 36 (maiden) New Zealand 70/2 (lead by 51 runs)
SM Pollock 12-8-19-1 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MS Sinclair 18* (33b 4x4) MH Richardson 34* (121b 5x4)
36.1 Boje to Sinclair, two runs, leg side, forward, nudges to square
leg, deep square leg has to get in off the rope
36.2 Boje to Sinclair, no run, forward, nudges to mid wicket
36.3 Boje to Sinclair, one run, well forward, inside edge squirts out
square to the on side
36.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, well forward, turns past the front leg
into the back leg, no shot, too much doubt
36.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, left alone padded away
36.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, half forward, hurries the shot,
defensive dab to the on side
End of over 37 (3 runs) New Zealand 73/2 (lead by 54 runs)
N Boje 10-4-18-0 - Vance Stand End
MS Sinclair 21* (36b 4x4) MH Richardson 34* (124b 5x4)
37.1 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
37.2 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch
37.3 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
37.4 Pollock to Sinclair, no run, left alone outside off
37.5 Pollock to Sinclair, OUT: outside off, leaves, ball comes back,
back leg, that is the easiets decision Dar will make for a while
New Zealand 73/3, Partnership of 31
MS Sinclair lbw b Pollock 21 (41b 4x4 0x6)
MH Richardson 34* (124b 5x4) SM Pollock 12.5-8-19-2 (1w 1nb)
37.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, short ball climbs up over the bent back
End of over 38 (maiden) New Zealand 73/3 (lead by 54 runs)
SM Pollock 13-9-19-2 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 34* (124b 5x4) SB Styris 0* (1b)
38.1 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, defends to silly point
38.2 Boje to Richardson, no run, held back a bit, turned from outside
off, defends
38.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, pads away to silly point
38.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the off
38.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, quicker, dips, defends to the on side
38.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, at the legs dabs to short leg
End of over 39 (maiden) New Zealand 73/3 (lead by 54 runs)
N Boje 11-5-18-0 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 0* (1b) MH Richardson 34* (130b 5x4)
39.1 Pollock to Styris, no run, forward, defends to the off
39.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, outside off, comes back off the pitch,
bat pad pops up down the pitch
39.3 Pollock to Styris, FOUR, outside off, pushed at it, edges, flies
over gully, close
39.4 Pollock to Styris, no run, a beauty, outside off, quicker ball,
lift, beats him all ends up
39.5 Pollock to Styris, no run, leaves outside off
39.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, comes forward, gently stroked into the
off side field
End of over 40 (4 runs) New Zealand 77/3 (lead by 58 runs)
SM Pollock 14-9-23-2 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 34* (130b 5x4) SB Styris 4* (7b 1x4)
NZ A 537 all out, SL A 4/3
40.1 Boje to Richardson, one run, on the back foot, punched wide of mid
off getting round
40.2 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, all defensive, can he
withstand it for long ?
40.3 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, defends to the on side
40.4 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, defends down the pitch
40.5 Boje to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
mid off and mid on comes up
40.6 Boje to Styris, one run, leg side, forward, nudges towards fine leg
End of over 41 (2 runs) New Zealand 79/3 (lead by 60 runs)
N Boje 12-5-20-0 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 5* (12b 1x4) MH Richardson 35* (131b 5x4)
41.1 Pollock to Styris, FOUR, width, short, cuts, in the air, just wide
and over backward point
double gully in now
41.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, forward, stroked to mid off
41.3 Pollock to Styris, no run, forward, defends to the off
41.4 Pollock to Styris, FOUR, too short, back, pulls very well just
forward of square leg
41.5 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
41.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, short, goes down under it
End of over 42 (8 runs) New Zealand 87/3 (lead by 68 runs)
SM Pollock 15-9-31-2 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 35* (131b 5x4) SB Styris 13* (18b 3x4)
42.1 Boje to Richardson, one run, leg side, turned to square leg,
hesitation, direct hit at bowlers end, but well home
42.2 Boje to Styris, one run, stroked to mid off
42.3 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, dabs towards mid wicket from the
back foot
42.4 Boje to Richardson, no run, back, firmly worked off the hips to mid
wicket
42.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, outside off, turns out the rough
42.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, forward, stroked to the off
End of over 43 (2 runs) New Zealand 89/3 (lead by 70 runs)
N Boje 13-5-22-0 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 14* (19b 3x4) MH Richardson 36* (136b 5x4)
Pollock gets a rest, Nel to have another go
43.1 Nel to Styris, no run, fullish, forward, stroked to wide mid on
43.2 Nel to Styris, no run, back of a length, gets up as he is working
to the on side, high on the body, falls at his feet
43.3 Nel to Styris, FOUR, leg side, clipped off the toes, in the air
past a diving square leg
43.4 Nel to Styris, no run, outside off, back, defends to the off
43.5 Nel to Styris, FOUR, outside off, back, edges, just short and
through Kallis at 2nd slip
43.6 Nel to Styris, one run, leg sidem flicks to fine leg
End of over 44 (9 runs) New Zealand 98/3 (lead by 79 runs)
A Nel 9-3-22-1 - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 23* (25b 5x4) MH Richardson 36* (136b 5x4)
44.1 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, defends
44.2 Boje to Styris, no run, flighted, stroked to Boje
44.3 Boje to Styris, no run, outside off, short, chops straight to a
deep point
44.4 Boje to Styris, legbye: one run, leg side, off the pad past Boucher
44.5 Boje to Richardson, no run, dabs to the on side
44.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, sweeps straight at short fine leg
End of over 45 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 99/3 (lead by 80 runs)
N Boje 14-6-22-0 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 23* (29b 5x4) MH Richardson 36* (138b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
45.1 Nel to Styris, no run, over the wicket, back ball comes in, defends
down the pitch
45.2 Nel to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
45.3 Nel to Styris, no run, gets back, defends to the off
45.4 Nel to Styris, no run, on line and length, forward defending
45.5 Nel to Styris, no run, outside off, gets half forward stroking to
deep backward point
45.6 Nel to Styris, no run, on line, gets back behind it, pushed to the
on side
End of over 46 (maiden) New Zealand 99/3 (lead by 80 runs)
A Nel 10-4-22-1 - Scoreboard End
MH Richardson 36* (138b 5x4) SB Styris 23* (35b 5x4)
46.1 Boje to Richardson, one run, sweeps square, 100 comes up
46.2 Boje to Styris, FOUR, outside off, back, forces, gets between
Boucher and Pollock, sharp chance offrered not taken
46.3 Boje to Styris, no run, forward defends to the off
46.4 Boje to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
46.5 Boje to Styris, one run, full, stroked down the ground to deep mid
off
46.6 Boje to Richardson, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 47 (6 runs) New Zealand 105/3 (lead by 86 runs)
N Boje 15-6-28-0 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 28* (39b 6x4) MH Richardson 37* (140b 5x4)
47.1 Nel to Styris, no run, on line and length, right behind it, bounce
has him up on the toes, full face of the bat at it
47.2 Nel to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
47.3 Nel to Styris, no run, short wild bouncer, hardly has to move out
of the way
47.4 Nel to Styris, no run, full, line and length, forward defending
47.5 Nel to Styris, one run, leg side, worked off the pads backwards of
square leg
47.6 Nel to Richardson, no run, on the off, back of a length, dabs to
the on side
End of over 48 (1 run) New Zealand 106/3 (lead by 87 runs)
A Nel 11-4-23-1 - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 29* (44b 6x4) MH Richardson 37* (141b 5x4)
48.1 Boje to Styris, no run
48.2 Boje to Styris, one run
48.3 Boje to Richardson, OUT: slog sweep does not come off, hits it
straight at mid wicket
New Zealand 107/4, Partnership of 34
MH Richardson c Smith b Boje 37 (142b 5x4 0x6)
SB Styris 30* (46b 6x4) N Boje 15.3-6-29-1
48.4 Boje to McCullum, no run, well forward, defends to the off
48.5 Boje to McCullum, one run, outside off, drives, outside half of the
bat, squirts forward of point
48.6 Boje to Styris, no run, pads away outside off
End of over 49 (2 runs) New Zealand 108/4 (lead by 89 runs)
N Boje 16-6-30-1 - Vance Stand End
BB McCullum 1* (2b) SB Styris 30* (47b 6x4)
49.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
49.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, tries to get inside the ball angled down
leg, taken high on the thigh gaurd
49.3 Nel to McCullum, no run, left alone outside off
49.4 Nel to McCullum, no run, on line, back of a length, punched down
the pitch, Nel gets a hand to it
Nel has ripped a nail on the right hand in stopping the ball
Physio out wih the magic water and tape
Ring finger copped one on the tip
49.5 Nel to McCullum, no run, angled in, line and length, well forward
defending to the off
49.6 Nel to McCullum, one run, too straight, worked well off the pads
into the gap at mid wicket
End of over 50 (1 run) New Zealand 109/4 (lead by 90 runs)
A Nel 12-4-24-1 - Scoreboard End
BB McCullum 2* (8b) SB Styris 30* (47b 6x4)
50.1 Boje to McCullum, one run, uses the feet, gets to the pitch,
flicked to deep backward square leg
50.2 Boje to Styris, one run, leg stump line, clipped into mid wicket
area, mid on round to clean up
50.3 Boje to McCullum, OUT: on the sweep, misses, bowled him round the
legs
New Zealand 111/5, Partnership of 4
BB McCullum b Boje 3 (10b 0x4 0x6)
SB Styris 31* (48b 6x4) N Boje 16.3-6-32-2
Nelson gets the wicket, 111 strikes again
Rumours floating around that Cairns is close to retirement, so this
could be his last Test innings in New Zealand
50.4 Boje to Cairns, one run, leg side, pushed gently to the on side to
get off the mark
50.5 Boje to Styris, no run, flighted in, on the off, well forward
smothers
50.6 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, no shot, pads away, good
appeal with de Silva the umpire, says no this time
End of over 51 (3 runs) New Zealand 112/5 (lead by 93 runs)
N Boje 17-6-33-2 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 1* (1b) SB Styris 31* (50b 6x4)
Ntini on
51.1 Ntini to Cairns, two runs, outside off, pushes forward, thick edge
wide of gully, backward point hauls it in
51.2 Ntini to Cairns, no run, forward, all defensive to the off
vital partnership now for New Zealand
51.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, left alone outside off, cuts in sharply
Boucher takes well down the leg side
51.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run, angled in, on line, gets forward, moving
into the ball, almost on the walk, defends to the on side of the
pitch
51.5 Ntini to Cairns, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
51.6 Ntini to Cairns, no run, forward, more balanced as he defends down
the middle of the pitch
End of over 52 (2 runs) New Zealand 114/5 (lead by 95 runs)
M Ntini 8-2-21-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 31* (50b 6x4) CL Cairns 3* (7b)
52.1 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, defends to silly point
52.2 Boje to Styris, no run, outside off, a tad too short, chops to
point
52.3 Boje to Styris, no run, flighted, driving to cover
52.4 Boje to Styris, no run, drags it short, cuts, forcing, straight at
cover point
52.5 Boje to Styris, one run, full, strokes the drive towards deep mid
off
52.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, outside off, well forward, pushes at it,
beats the outside edge
End of over 53 (1 run) New Zealand 115/5 (lead by 96 runs)
N Boje 18-6-34-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 32* (55b 6x4) CL Cairns 3* (8b)
53.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, slight width, full, drives to covers
53.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, full, width, drives to extra cover
53.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, from wide of the crease, drives again,
inside half of the bat, twists the bat in the hand, mid on round
to field
53.4 Ntini to Styris, no run, back of a length, forward, nudges from the
legs to mid on
bat handle broken, call for another bat
53.5 Ntini to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
53.6 Ntini to Styris, no run, on the back foot, drives to Ntini
End of over 54 (maiden) New Zealand 115/5 (lead by 96 runs)
M Ntini 9-3-21-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 3* (8b) SB Styris 32* (61b 6x4)
54.1 Boje to Cairns, no run
54.2 Boje to Cairns, one run, pushed into the on side wide of mid on
54.3 Boje to Styris, one run, pushed to the on side, into the gap at mid
wicket
54.4 Boje to Cairns, no run, cuts to Gibbs at point, nearly ran past it
54.5 Boje to Cairns, no run, full, drives on the full to mid on
54.6 Boje to Cairns, no run
End of over 55 (2 runs) New Zealand 117/5 (lead by 98 runs)
N Boje 19-6-36-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 33* (62b 6x4) CL Cairns 4* (13b)
55.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, drives to the off
55.2 Ntini to Styris, one run, shortish, at the legs, turned down to
long leg
55.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, back defends to the on side of the pitch
55.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run, drives to the cover fielder
55.5 Ntini to Cairns, one run, forward, nudges to the on side, quick run
55.6 Ntini to Styris, no run, full, drives, once again straight at mid
off
End of over 56 (2 runs) New Zealand 119/5 (lead by 100 runs)
M Ntini 10-3-23-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 5* (16b) SB Styris 34* (65b 6x4)
56.1 Boje to Cairns, no run, on off stump, gets forward and defends down
56.2 Boje to Cairns, no run, outside off stump, left alone
56.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, fuller ball, on target, defends it down
cautiously
56.4 Boje to Cairns, no run, on target, defends it to the on side
56.5 Boje to Cairns, two runs, pushes it off his pads towards deep mid
wicket for a couple of runs
56.6 Boje to Cairns, no run
End of over 57 (2 runs) New Zealand 121/5 (lead by 102 runs)
N Boje 20-6-38-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 34* (65b 6x4) CL Cairns 7* (22b)
57.1 Ntini to Styris, FOUR, goes for the lavish drive, gets an inside
edge and the ball rolls to fine leg beating a diving Boucher
57.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, down the leg side, tries to flick and
fails to make contact
57.3 Ntini to Styris, one run, outside off stump, just taps it down
towards short mid wicket for the quick single
57.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run, short ball, Cairns ducks beneath easily
57.5 Ntini to Cairns, no run, short of length ball, way outside, Cairns
tries to nudge at it and misses
57.6 Ntini to Cairns, no run, outside off stump, the ball climbs o him,s
defends it to cover
End of over 58 (5 runs) New Zealand 126/5 (lead by 107 runs)
M Ntini 11-3-28-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 39* (68b 7x4) CL Cairns 7* (25b)
58.1 Boje to Styris, no run, drives back to the bowler
58.2 Boje to Styris, two runs, on his pads, flicks it towards deep mid
wicket with ease and gets two comfortably
58.3 Boje to Styris, no run
58.4 Boje to Styris, no run
58.5 Boje to Styris, no run
58.6 Boje to Styris, no run, just outside off stump, gets forward and
shoulders arms
End of over 59 (2 runs) New Zealand 128/5 (lead by 109 runs)
N Boje 21-6-40-2 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 7* (25b) SB Styris 41* (74b 7x4)
59.1 Ntini to Cairns, no run, incoming delivery, Cairns tries to turn it
to square leg, but a leading edge makes the ball roll towards
point
59.2 Ntini to Cairns, no run, pitched well up, harsh drive, well stopped
at cover - no runs
59.3 Ntini to Cairns, no run, short of length, the ball climbs awkwardly
on him, he does well to defend it down
59.4 Ntini to Cairns, no run
The umpires checking the light meter here
They decide its not good enough to play cricket anymore and they
all walk away
Thats end of play here at Wellington today - Come back tomorrow for
more coverage of Day 4
Match State: Delay - Day 4 - Start delayed due to inclement weather
No news yet as to when a start can be expected
With the wind turning around yesterday the wet weather is predicted
for most of the day
The covers has been removed, but the outfield is slightly wet
The umpires are inspecting the conditions of the playing areas
Umpires have indicated that play will start in 23 minutes (00:00
GMT)
News is that there will be 30 minutes play before normal lunch, and
then two sessions of 2hrs 30 mins
The short session more in South Africa's favour with the batsmen
having 30 minutes to settle down and then have to regroup after
lunch
In New Zealands favour is the weather, it is freezing outside and
another stiff breeze down the pitch
Spectators under blankets in the artic southerly
Only the true cricket lover would brave this weather to arrive and
sit through it
A ripple of applause, more to warm up the hands I think, greets the
players onto the field
Ntini to finish his over and Cairns to face
59.5 Ntini to Cairns, no run, back of a length, good bounce, high on the
bat as the hand comes off, goes to gully
59.6 Ntini to Cairns, no run, width, full, drives, no where any timing,
Ntini collects
End of over 60 (maiden) New Zealand 128/5 (lead by 109 runs)
M Ntini 12-4-28-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 41* (74b 7x4) CL Cairns 7* (31b)
Boje to bowl
60.1 Boje to Styris, no run, flighted, stroked back to Boje, in the air
for a while, just short of the bowler
60.2 Boje to Styris, no run, left alone outside off, turns away
60.3 Boje to Styris, no run, back of the length, turn, back foot push to
mid on
60.4 Boje to Styris, one run, fullish, stroked to deep mid off, gets
them going for the day
60.5 Boje to Cairns, no run, defends to silly point
60.6 Boje to Cairns, one run, leg side, full, dabs towards square leg
End of over 61 (2 runs) New Zealand 130/5 (lead by 111 runs)
N Boje 22-6-42-2 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 8* (33b) SB Styris 42* (78b 7x4)
Quick change for RSA as Pollock gets the ball
61.1 Pollock to Cairns, SIX, no waiting for Cairns, picks up the warm-up
ball over mid wicket, pulling the shortish ball from the front
foot, take that
61.2 Pollock to Cairns, no run, Pollock now wide awake, outside off,
defends to the off
61.3 Pollock to Cairns, two runs, leg stump line, worked neatly wide of
mid on
61.4 Pollock to Cairns, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
61.5 Pollock to Cairns, no run, forward, stroked into the off field
61.6 Pollock to Cairns, two runs
End of over 62 (10 runs) New Zealand 140/5 (lead by 121 runs)
SM Pollock 16-9-41-2 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 42* (78b 7x4) CL Cairns 18* (39b 1x6)
62.1 Boje to Styris, one run
62.2 Boje to Cairns, no run
62.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, well forward, defending
62.4 Boje to Cairns, FOUR, outside off, full, shuffles down, drives past
cover
62.5 Boje to Cairns, FOUR, down the pitch, mid on up, chips him
comfortably, cairns intentions are clear
62.6 Boje to Cairns, no run
End of over 63 (9 runs) New Zealand 149/5 (lead by 130 runs)
N Boje 23-6-51-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 43* (79b 7x4) CL Cairns 26* (44b 2x4 1x6)
63.1 Pollock to Styris, FOUR, on the back foot, bang, driving from the
crease outside mid off
150 on the board
63.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, on line, back of a length, cuts into the
pad, appeal turned down, bit too high
63.3 Pollock to Styris, no run, outside off, left alone
63.4 Pollock to Styris, one run, full, cuts back, very close to getting
through the gap, inside edge to backward square leg
63.5 Pollock to Cairns, one run, push into the covers, well fielded,
phewwwww, Cairns is gone, no he is not, throw is fractions wide
63.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, defends to the off
End of over 64 (6 runs) New Zealand 155/5 (lead by 136 runs)
SM Pollock 17-9-47-2 (1w 1nb) - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 27* (45b 2x4 1x6) SB Styris 48* (84b 8x4)
Attack on Boje forces the change as Nel gets the ball
64.1 Nel to Cairns, no run, line and length, forward defending
64.2 Nel to Cairns, legbye: one run, leg side, off the pads to backward
square leg
64.3 Nel to Styris, no run, outside off, slight swing into the wind,
defends to the off
64.4 Nel to Styris, one run, leg stump line, half back, pushed to a deep
mid wicket
64.5 Nel to Cairns, FOUR, short, back, pulls flat, clears mid on, one
bounce four
64.6 Nel to Cairns, no run
End of over 65 (6 runs) New Zealand 161/5 (lead by 142 runs)
A Nel 13-4-29-1 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 49* (86b 8x4) CL Cairns 31* (49b 3x4 1x6)
65.1 Pollock to Styris, (noball) FOUR, outside off, chops, in the air,
beats Gibbs at backward point, goes to 50
65.1 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
65.2 Pollock to Styris, one run, leg side, worked down to fine leg
65.3 Pollock to Cairns, FOUR, cover drives the half volley past mid off
65.4 Pollock to Cairns, no run, on line, angled in, defends to shortish
mid wicket
65.5 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, stand and deliver, frees
the arms outside off, no timing this time
65.6 Pollock to Cairns, no run, outside off, forward, defends to the
cover point
End of over 66 (10 runs) New Zealand 171/5 (lead by 152 runs)
SM Pollock 18-9-57-2 (1w 2nb) - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 54* (89b 9x4) CL Cairns 35* (53b 4x4 1x6)
Boje back again
66.1 Boje to Styris, no run, defends to the on side
66.2 Boje to Styris, no run, defends to the on side
66.3 Boje to Styris, no run, defends down the pitch from the front foot
66.4 Boje to Styris, no run, on line and length, defends down the pitch
66.5 Boje to Styris, one run, outside off, back, pushed to the deep
cover, not quite a sweeper
66.6 Boje to Cairns, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 67 (1 run) New Zealand 172/5 (lead by 153 runs)
N Boje 24-6-52-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 55* (94b 9x4) CL Cairns 35* (54b 4x4 1x6)
new bowl 10
Nel changes ends
67.1 Nel to Styris, FOUR
67.2 Nel to Styris, no run
67.3 Nel to Styris, two runs
67.4 Nel to Styris, no run
67.5 Nel to Styris, no run
67.6 Nel to Styris, no run
End of over 68 (6 runs) New Zealand 178/5 (lead by 159 runs)
A Nel 14-4-35-1 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 35* (54b 4x4 1x6) SB Styris 61* (100b 10x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
A lead of 159, an aggressive attitude, a side with hanging
shoulders, what will this session provide
Boje to continue
68.1 Boje to Cairns, one run, outside off, forward, field spread, tip
and run
68.2 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, turning away, dabs to the off
68.3 Boje to Styris, no run, arm ball, flat and fired in, defends
68.4 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, gentle stroke to the off
68.5 Boje to Styris, no run, well forward, dabs to the on side
68.6 Boje to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 69 (1 run) New Zealand 179/5 (lead by 160 runs)
N Boje 25-6-54-2 - Vance Stand End
CL Cairns 36* (55b 4x4 1x6) SB Styris 61* (105b 10x4)
69.1 Nel to Cairns, no run, full, cracks the drive straight at cover
69.2 Nel to Cairns, one run, fullish, stroking to the off, not timed,
drags it towards mid on
69.3 Nel to Styris, no run
69.4 Nel to Styris, no run
69.5 Nel to Styris, no run, DROPPED, forward, strokes it back at Nel,
almost trying to get out of the way, fingers into the shoulder
69.6 Nel to Styris, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 70 (1 run) New Zealand 180/5 (lead by 161 runs)
A Nel 15-4-36-1 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 37* (57b 4x4 1x6) SB Styris 61* (109b 10x4)
70.1 Boje to Cairns, one run, leg side, worked towards fine leg
70.2 Boje to Styris, one run, pushed into the deep cover
70.3 Boje to Cairns, one run, drives to long on
70.4 Boje to Styris, no run, forward defends
70.5 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, pushed down the pitch
70.6 Boje to Styris, one run, leg side, worked towards long leg
End of over 71 (4 runs) New Zealand 184/5 (lead by 165 runs)
N Boje 26-6-58-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 63* (113b 10x4) CL Cairns 39* (59b 4x4 1x6)
71.1 Nel to Styris, no run, outside off, cuts, stays low, plays over it
71.2 Nel to Styris, no run, just on the off, gets across pushed to
covers
71.3 Nel to Styris, FOUR, too full, straight, drives straight, mid off
chases but he can give it up
71.4 Nel to Styris, no run, back, defends down the pitch
71.5 Nel to Styris, no run
71.6 Nel to Styris, one run
End of over 72 (5 runs) New Zealand 189/5 (lead by 170 runs)
A Nel 16-4-41-1 - Scoreboard End
SB Styris 68* (119b 11x4) CL Cairns 39* (59b 4x4 1x6)
72.1 Boje to Styris, no run, flighted, stroked towards mid on area
72.2 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, all defensive
72.3 Boje to Styris, no run, fullish, leg stump, plays towards mid
wicket
72.4 Boje to Styris, one run, full, standing up drives to long off
72.5 Boje to Cairns, one run, full toss, leg stump, surprises Cairns,
stroked to long on
72.6 Boje to Styris, one run, forward, bounce, well over it adjusting
the stroke towards long off
End of over 73 (3 runs) New Zealand 192/5 (lead by 173 runs)
N Boje 27-6-61-2 - Vance Stand End
SB Styris 70* (124b 11x4) CL Cairns 40* (60b 4x4 1x6)
73.1 Nel to Styris, no run, outside off, short, 145 kms, left alone
73.2 Nel to Styris, no run, back, just on the off, defends to the off
73.3 Nel to Styris, one run, fullish, stroked into the covers, Boje
slides across, easy run
73.4 Nel to Cairns, no run, yorker, dug out to the on side
73.5 Nel to Cairns, legbye: FOUR, leg side, forward, clips the pad,
flies away very fine
73.6 Nel to Cairns, one run, full, too straight, worked to deep backward
square leg
End of over 74 (6 runs) New Zealand 198/5 (lead by 179 runs)
A Nel 17-4-43-1 - Scoreboard End
CL Cairns 41* (63b 4x4 1x6) SB Styris 71* (127b 11x4)
74.1 Boje to Cairns, no run, left arm over, leg stump line, defends
74.2 Boje to Cairns, no run, down the pitch, fired in, defends
74.3 Boje to Cairns, no run, outside leg, bounce and turn, inside edge,
no short leg
74.4 Boje to Cairns, no run, down the pitch, fires it in, has to adjust,
beats the bat, not the pad
74.5 Boje to Cairns, OUT: leg side line, down the pitch, gets under it,
goes very high to deep wide mid wicket, good catch making a lot of
ground
New Zealand 198/6, Partnership of 87
CL Cairns c van Jaarsveld b Boje 41 (68b 4x4 1x6)
SB Styris 71* (127b 11x4) N Boje 27.5-6-61-3
Batsmen crossed while that ball visited heaven
74.6 Boje to Styris, no run, forward, stroked into the covers
End of over 75 (maiden) New Zealand 198/6 (lead by 179 runs)
N Boje 28-7-61-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 0* (0b) SB Styris 71* (128b 11x4)
75.1 Nel to Oram, no run, round the wicket, short, back, worked off the
hips to square leg and suddenly some live in the South Africans
again
75.2 Nel to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
75.3 Nel to Oram, one run, fullish, outside off, strokes the drive to a
deep cover who gets round and fires back
75.4 Nel to Styris, no run, just on the off, forward plays down the line
to mid off
75.5 Nel to Styris, two runs, on line cutting back, controlled jab off
the chest to the on side for the 200
75.6 Nel to Styris, OUT: full, drives back at Nel, this time gets hands
to it
New Zealand 201/7, Partnership of 3
SB Styris c & b Nel 73 (131b 11x4 0x6)
End of over 76 (3 runs) New Zealand 201/7 (lead by 182 runs)
A Nel 18-4-46-2 - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 1* (3b)
76.1 Boje to Oram, no run
76.2 Boje to Oram, one run
76.3 Boje to Vettori, no run
76.4 Boje to Vettori, no run
76.5 Boje to Vettori, no run
76.6 Boje to Vettori, no run
End of over 77 (1 run) New Zealand 202/7 (lead by 183 runs)
N Boje 29-7-62-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 2* (5b) DL Vettori 0* (4b)
77.1 Nel to Oram, no run
77.2 Nel to Oram, no run, outside off, forward, gets up, off the
shoulder to slip area
77.3 Nel to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
77.4 Nel to Oram, no run, gets well forward, defends from length
77.5 Nel to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
77.6 Nel to Oram, no run, forward, from line, defends on the bounce to
short leg
End of over 78 (maiden) New Zealand 202/7 (lead by 183 runs)
A Nel 19-5-46-2 - Scoreboard End
DL Vettori 0* (4b) JDP Oram 2* (11b)
78.1 Boje to Vettori, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side, slip,
bat pad, short leg and leg gully
78.2 Boje to Vettori, no run, defends to short leg
78.3 Boje to Vettori, no run, gets on the sweep, adjusts, bunts it to
the bowler
78.4 Boje to Vettori, two runs, leg side, back, pushed past mid wicket,
wide of long on
78.5 Boje to Vettori, no run, back, pad bats to mid wicket
78.6 Boje to Vettori, no run, forward, defends
End of over 79 (2 runs) New Zealand 204/7 (lead by 185 runs)
N Boje 30-7-64-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 2* (11b) DL Vettori 2* (10b)
79.1 Nel to Oram, no run, bouncer, good direction, goes under it, umpire
shows thats your one for the over
79.2 Nel to Oram, one run, outside off, pushed into the coves
79.3 Nel to Vettori, no run, left alone
79.4 Nel to Vettori, no run, short, goes under it
79.5 Nel to Vettori, no run, defends down the pitch
79.6 Nel to Vettori, one run, leg side, worked off the pads to long leg
End of over 80 (2 runs) New Zealand 206/7 (lead by 187 runs)
A Nel 20-5-48-2 - Scoreboard End
DL Vettori 3* (14b) JDP Oram 3* (13b)
New bowl is due, but not to be taken Boje to continue
80.1 Boje to Vettori, one run, bread and butter, leg stump line, back,
nudged gently square on the leg side
80.2 Boje to Oram, no run, well forward, defends outside off
80.3 Boje to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
80.4 Boje to Oram, no run, into the rough, no shot, turns back sharply
80.5 Boje to Oram, one run, full, leg side, flicks, in the air past
short leg
80.6 Boje to Vettori, no run, turns sharply out of the rought, dabs to
short leg
End of over 81 (2 runs) New Zealand 208/7 (lead by 189 runs)
N Boje 31-7-66-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 4* (17b) DL Vettori 4* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
New ball taken now by Ntini bowling with the wind
81.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, sliding across him, left alone
81.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, back of a length, pitched outside leg, angle
takes it wide on the off
81.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, too wide, taken almost in front of 1st slip
81.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, angled across, left alone
81.5 Ntini to Oram, one run, outside off, at last has to play at one,
open face to a diving gully who does get fingers to it on the
bounce
81.6 Ntini to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off, wasted 5 balls
that the batsman did not even have to be there
End of over 82 (1 run) New Zealand 209/7 (lead by 190 runs)
M Ntini 13-4-29-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 5* (22b) DL Vettori 4* (17b)
82.1 Boje to Oram, no run, outside left alone, very close to the off
stump
82.2 Boje to Oram, no run, full, into the pad, appeal, just pitched
outside leg
82.3 Boje to Oram, no run, forward, defends down the pitch from length
82.4 Boje to Oram, one run, leg side, worked off the pads to fine leg
82.5 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
82.6 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 83 (1 run) New Zealand 210/7 (lead by 191 runs)
N Boje 32-7-67-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 6* (28b) DL Vettori 4* (17b)
83.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, here we go again, new ball and the batsman
might even not be there, way outside off, left alone
83.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, back of a length, gets up, dabs to the off
83.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
83.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
83.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
83.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 84 (maiden) New Zealand 210/7 (lead by 191 runs)
M Ntini 14-5-29-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
DL Vettori 4* (17b) JDP Oram 6* (34b)
84.1 Boje to Vettori, no run, line and length, defends from the crease,
some in swing to the left hander
84.2 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
84.3 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
84.4 Boje to Vettori, no run, angled back at Vettori, defends to the on
side
84.5 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
84.6 Boje to Vettori, no run, forward, defends stroking towards mid off
End of over 85 (maiden) New Zealand 210/7 (lead by 191 runs)
N Boje 33-8-67-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 6* (34b) DL Vettori 4* (23b)
85.1 Ntini to Oram, two runs, leg stump, full, well worked to mid wicket
where Kirsten chases and does well to haul it in
85.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, line and length, defends to the off
85.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, short, outside off, left alone
85.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, on line, defends from the waist to the off
85.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
85.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 86 (2 runs) New Zealand 212/7 (lead by 193 runs)
M Ntini 15-5-31-0 (1w) - Scoreboard End
DL Vettori 4* (23b) JDP Oram 8* (40b)
86.1 Boje to Vettori, one run, back, bat pad in the crease, rolls away
to the off, good call from Oram
86.2 Boje to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
86.3 Boje to Oram, (noball) one run
86.3 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
86.4 Boje to Vettori, FOUR, outside off, back, dabs of the back foot,
open face, no gully, no 3rd man and the lead goes to 200
86.5 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
86.6 Boje to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 87 (7 runs) New Zealand 219/7 (lead by 200 runs)
N Boje 34-8-74-3 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 9* (42b) DL Vettori 9* (28b 1x4)
87.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, short, gets up, directed into the body, gets
well back using all of his 6'6" to get over it, defending to the
on side
87.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, leans back, leaves outside off
87.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
87.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, on line, into the pad, appeals, on line, but
pitched way outside leg
87.5 Ntini to Oram, one run, round the wicket, only two fielders on the
leg side, leg stump line, dabs to mid wicket
87.6 Ntini to Vettori, OUT: looking to working it leg side, angled
across him, leading edge straight to 3rd slip
New Zealand 220/8, Partnership of 19
DL Vettori c van Jaarsveld b Ntini 9 (29b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 88 (1 run) New Zealand 220/8 (lead by 201 runs)
M Ntini 16-5-32-1 (1w) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 10* (47b)
88.1 Pollock to Oram, no run
88.2 Pollock to Oram, no run
88.3 Pollock to Oram, one run
88.4 Pollock to Mason, no run
88.5 Pollock to Mason, no run
88.6 Pollock to Mason, no run
End of over 89 (1 run) New Zealand 221/8 (lead by 202 runs)
SM Pollock 22-10-65-2 (1w 3nb) - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 11* (50b) MJ Mason 0* (3b)
89.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, defends to the off
89.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, worked down to 3rd man, no run taken
89.3 Ntini to Oram, one run, outside off, cuts firmly, 3rd man fairly
wide cuts it off
89.4 Ntini to Mason, no run, outside off, gets across, spars, beaten
89.5 Ntini to Mason, no run, bouncer, gets under it, did not have to
bend the back much, got up well
89.6 Ntini to Mason, no run, gets forward, angled in, defends to point
End of over 90 (1 run) New Zealand 222/8 (lead by 203 runs)
M Ntini 17-5-33-1 (1w) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 12* (53b) MJ Mason 0* (6b)
Appologies for the error with Boje and Pollock, Boje now does come
back on
90.1 Boje to Oram, no run, well forward, inside edge, into the pad,
loops up to van Jaarsveld appeals and another major mistake from
de Silva
90.2 Boje to Oram, no run, defends to the off
90.3 Boje to Oram, no run, ppads away outside off
90.4 Boje to Oram, no run, outside off, no shot, pads away, beats
Boucher, ball runs away to the rope
90.5 Boje to Oram, two runs, reverse sweep, plays it well, look for
three, but well short
New Zealand 224/9, Partnership of 4
MJ Mason run out (Pollock) 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
90.6 Boje to Martin, no run, defends back down the pitch
End of over 91 (2 runs) New Zealand 224/9 (lead by 205 runs)
N Boje 32-7-68-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 14* (58b) CS Martin 0* (1b)
great over for South Africa, unlucky not have got Oram with the bat
pad to silly point
91.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
91.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, leg side, swings, in the air, just short of
deep mid on half way to the rope
91.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside off, making room to the
leg to free the arms
91.4 Ntini to Oram, two runs, leg side, making room again, clips from
well wide of leg off his toes to deep wide mid wicket, easy two
field closes right up to stop the single
91.5 Ntini to Oram, FOUR, outside off, makes room, dabs to vacant 4th
slip
91.6 Ntini to Oram, FOUR, bouncer, gets back, helps it intentionally on
its line over the slips
End of over 92 (10 runs) New Zealand 234/9 (lead by 215 runs)
M Ntini 18-5-43-1 (1w) - Scoreboard End
CS Martin 0* (1b) JDP Oram 24* (64b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Nel now into the attack
92.1 Nel to Martin, no run, leg side, forward, pad bats to the off
92.2 Nel to Martin, one run, outside off, half back, dabs to the off,
into the gap at cover
92.3 Nel to Oram, no run, short, cross bats that back down the pitch to
long off, no run taken
92.4 Nel to Oram, no run, full, leg stump, swings out to long on, no run
taken
92.5 Nel to Oram, FOUR, short, pulls that over square leg
92.6 Nel to Oram, wide: no run, outside off, Oram makes a lot of room to
the leg, de Silva you are a joke, as he calls it wide
92.6 Nel to Oram, FOUR, chips over cover
End of over 93 (10 runs) New Zealand 244/9 (lead by 225 runs)
A Nel 21-5-58-2 (1w) - Vance Stand End
CS Martin 1* (3b) JDP Oram 32* (68b 4x4)
93.1 Ntini to Martin, no run, forward, no real foot work, pops it back
on the off
93.2 Ntini to Martin, no run, outside off, angled in, pushes at it,
beaten
93.3 Ntini to Martin, no run, outside off, left alone
93.4 Ntini to Martin, no run, outside off, he can bowl there all day and
wont get a wicket
93.5 Ntini to Martin, no run, angled in, short, dabs to gully
93.6 Ntini to Martin, no run, outside off, dabs to point
End of over 94 (maiden) New Zealand 244/9 (lead by 225 runs)
M Ntini 19-6-43-1 (1w) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 32* (68b 4x4) CS Martin 1* (9b)
Big gamble by Smith bringing Boje on to Oram who is only looking at
the boundary
94.1 Boje to Oram, no run, sweeps, down to fine leg, run not taken
94.2 Boje to Oram, no run, reverse sweep into silly point
94.3 Boje to Oram, one run, full, down the pitch, hits along the ground
to long on
94.4 Boje to Martin, no run, forward defending]
94.5 Boje to Martin, no run, forward, defends down the pitch
94.6 Boje to Martin, no run, forward, defends down the pitch, well
played
End of over 95 (1 run) New Zealand 245/9 (lead by 226 runs)
N Boje 33-7-69-3 - Vance Stand End
JDP Oram 33* (71b 4x4) CS Martin 1* (12b)
95.1 Ntini to Oram, SIX, leg side, making room to the leg, swings, out
the middle, sails over mid wicket
95.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside off, frees the arms, slaps into the
off side
95.3 Ntini to Oram, one run, outside off, slaps standing way outside leg
to long off
95.4 Ntini to Martin, no run, left alone outside off
95.5 Ntini to Martin, no run, outside off, left alone, not too many
brains in the RSA team, no yorker, no straight ball, looking for
an edge from a number 11 bat
95.6 Ntini to Martin, no run, forward, outside off, off the face to
gully
End of over 96 (7 runs) New Zealand 252/9 (lead by 233 runs)
M Ntini 20-6-50-1 (1w) - Scoreboard End
JDP Oram 40* (74b 4x4 1x6) CS Martin 1* (15b)
96.1 Boje to Oram, no run, down the pitch, drives to long off
96.2 Boje to Oram, OUT: gets back, turns sharply into the pad, de Silva
sticks the finger up, Oram not happy
New Zealand 252/10, Partnership of 28
JDP Oram lbw b Boje 40 (76b 4x4 1x6)
CS Martin 1* (15b) N Boje 33.2-7-69-4
Interesting finish awaits us with a target of 234 for South Africa
* 250 in 411 minutes off 576 balls, 29x4,2x6
Match State: Tea - Day 4
tea is being taken
0.1 Martin to Smith, no run, outside off, swinging away, follows
italmost trying to get an edge, well beaten
0.2 Martin to Smith, no run, on line, going away, forward, shoulder of
the bat loops forward on the off
0.3 Martin to Smith, FOUR, short, back and pulls between square leg and
mid wicket
0.4 Martin to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
0.5 Martin to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
0.6 Martin to Smith, no run, angled across, left alone
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (230 more runs req)
CS Martin 1-0-4-0 - Vance Stand End
HH Gibbs 0* (0b) GC Smith 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Mason to Gibbs, no run, outside off, nice shape going away outside
off, left alone
1.2 Mason to Gibbs, FOUR, too short, outside off, rocks back, punches
past cover
1.3 Mason to Gibbs, one run, full, forward, stroked to the covers, just
not in full control, gets it into the gap
1.4 Mason to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
1.5 Mason to Smith, one run, leg side, back, nudged off the hips behind
square leg
1.6 Mason to Gibbs, one run, leg side, forward, worked towards fine leg
End of over 2 (7 runs) South Africa 11/0 (223 more runs req)
MJ Mason 1-0-7-0 - Scoreboard End
HH Gibbs 6* (4b 1x4) GC Smith 5* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Martin to Gibbs, no run, leg side, angled in, moves too much, high
into the pad on the leg side
2.2 Martin to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
2.3 Martin to Gibbs, no run, fullish, outside off, straight one, left
alone
2.4 Martin to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, full, flicks very fine
2.5 Martin to Gibbs, SIX, a touch to short, outside off, whips that
from the front foot over mid wicket
2.6 Martin to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, goes under it
End of over 3 (10 runs) South Africa 21/0 (213 more runs req)
CS Martin 2-0-14-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 5* (8b 1x4) HH Gibbs 16* (10b 2x4 1x6)
3.1 Mason to Smith, no run, back of a length, just outside off, gets
back and across, defends to the off
3.2 Mason to Smith, no run, full, leg stump, dug out towards mid on
3.3 Mason to Smith, no run, leg side, back of a length, pulls, not
controlled, high on the bat, bounce away to square leg
3.4 Mason to Smith, FOUR, leg side, full, good timed on drive
3.5 Mason to Smith, three runs, and again, this time back, punched past
mid wicket, Vettori has to chase all the way
3.6 Mason to Gibbs, no run, leg side full toss, stroked, almost by
surprise, to mid on
End of over 4 (7 runs) South Africa 28/0 (206 more runs req)
MJ Mason 2-0-14-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 12* (13b 2x4) HH Gibbs 16* (11b 2x4 1x6)
4.1 Martin to Smith, no run, starts leg stump, swinging across him,
looking to play to the on side, closes the face, leading edge
along the ground towards mid off
4.2 Martin to Smith, no run, full, leg stump, drives firmly to a diving
mid wicket
4.3 Martin to Smith, one run, outside off, back of a length, pushed
into the gap at cover
4.4 Martin to Gibbs, OUT: outside off, holds its line, follows it,
almost like slip practise, ends a quick fire 16 runs
South Africa 29/1, Partnership of 29
HH Gibbs c Fleming b Martin 16 (12b 2x4 1x6)
GC Smith 13* (16b 2x4) CS Martin 2.4-0-15-1
4.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, very full, dug out down the pitch
4.6 Martin to Rudolph, no run, outside off, ducks the head, not
watching, nearly cops it on the helmet
End of over 5 (1 run) South Africa 29/1 (205 more runs req)
CS Martin 3-0-15-1 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 13* (16b 2x4) JA Rudolph 0* (2b)
No time wasted to get Oram on
5.1 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, back, cuts, too close, bounces
away to the off
5.2 Oram to Smith, two runs, leg side, back, taken off the hips
flicking fairly square, work from fine leg
5.3 Oram to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
5.4 Oram to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
5.5 Oram to Smith, no run, back of a length, gets across, defends down
the pitch
5.6 Oram to Smith, no run, on lien and length, half forward, defends to
the off
End of over 6 (2 runs) South Africa 31/1 (203 more runs req)
JDP Oram 1-0-2-0 - Scoreboard End
JA Rudolph 0* (2b) GC Smith 15* (22b 2x4)
6.1 Martin to Rudolph, no run, left alone, angled well away from the
bat
6.2 Martin to Rudolph, no run, full, stroked down the pitch
6.3 Martin to Rudolph, no run, full, on the off, firmly pushed from the
front foot
6.4 Martin to Rudolph, no run, beauty, outside off, just moves away too
much, beaten and spilled by McCullum, better to drop the ones that
dont count
6.5 Martin to Rudolph, no run, behind it now outside off, defends
6.6 Martin to Rudolph, OUT: comes forward, plays down the wrong line,
off stump tumbling
South Africa 31/2, Partnership of 2
JA Rudolph b Martin 0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 7 (maiden) South Africa 31/2 (203 more runs req)
CS Martin 4-1-15-2 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 15* (22b 2x4)
7.1 Oram to Smith, one run, leg side, shortish, turned off the hips to
fine leg
7.2 Oram to Kallis, no run, well forward, into the pad, appeals, for
some reason de Silva gives him the benefit
7.3 Oram to Kallis, no run, outside off, defends to the off
7.4 Oram to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
7.5 Oram to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, pushed to backward point
7.6 Oram to Kallis, no run, line and length, defends to the off
End of over 8 (1 run) South Africa 32/2 (202 more runs req)
JDP Oram 2-0-3-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 16* (23b 2x4) JH Kallis 0* (5b)
8.1 Martin to Smith, no run
8.2 Martin to Smith, one run
8.3 Martin to Kallis, one run, soft hands to the off, quick run,
underarm from Sinclair hits, but well safe
8.4 Martin to Smith, two runs, leg side, pushed firmly forward of
square leg
8.5 Martin to Smith, no run, line and length, defends towards mid on
8.6 Martin to Smith, no run, full, clipped off the toes to forward
square leg
End of over 9 (4 runs) South Africa 36/2 (198 more runs req)
CS Martin 5-1-19-2 - Vance Stand End
JH Kallis 1* (6b) GC Smith 19* (28b 2x4)
9.1 Oram to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
9.2 Oram to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
9.3 Oram to Kallis, OUT: comes forward, ball angled in, trapped on the
crease, de Silva might have got this one right
South Africa 36/3, Partnership of 5
JH Kallis lbw b Oram 1 (9b 0x4 0x6)
GC Smith 19* (28b 2x4) JDP Oram 2.3-0-3-1
Kirsten in his last test innings could go out in glory if he can
hold out for the next 7 hours
9.4 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
9.5 Oram to Kirsten, no run, full, strokes a miss timed drive to the
off
9.6 Oram to Kirsten, no run, defends from line and length
End of over 10 (maiden) South Africa 36/3 (198 more runs req)
JDP Oram 3-1-3-1 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 19* (28b 2x4) G Kirsten 0* (3b)
10.1 Martin to Smith, no run, leg stump line, defends towards mid on
10.2 Martin to Smith, FOUR, leg side, well timed as he clips off the
toes backward of square leg
10.3 Martin to Smith, no run, outside off, forcing, closes that face
again, no timing to the off
10.4 Martin to Smith, no run, on the off, full, drives, closed face
takes it to mid wicket
10.5 Martin to Smith, no run, line and length, defends back down the
pitch
10.6 Martin to Smith, no run, outside off, angled bat to the off, Oram
at gully pulls off a blinding stop diving to his right
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 40/3 (194 more runs req)
CS Martin 6-1-23-2 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 0* (3b) GC Smith 23* (34b 3x4)
11.1 Oram to Kirsten, three runs, leg side, also strong there, clipped
to deep backward square leg, fine leg gets around just in time
11.2 Oram to Smith, no run, short, pulls, cues i, ends at his feet
11.3 Oram to Smith, no run, just on the off, forward defending
11.4 Oram to Smith, no run, back of a length, on line, forward defending
down the pitch
11.5 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
11.6 Oram to Smith, no run, just outside off, back, forcing into the
covers, cover point keeps them honest
End of over 12 (3 runs) South Africa 43/3 (191 more runs req)
JDP Oram 4-1-6-1 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 3* (4b) GC Smith 23* (39b 3x4)
12.1 Martin to Kirsten, no run, full outside off, dug out back to Martin
12.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, good or maybe
brave leave, close to the off stump
12.3 Martin to Kirsten, one run, leg side, half forward, taken off the
pads towards fine leg
12.4 Martin to Smith, no run, dug in a bit short, going away, easily
left alone
12.5 Martin to Smith, no run, line and length, solid defence to the on
side
12.6 Martin to Smith, FOUR, full, drives, mid off diving to his left can
not get to it
End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 48/3 (186 more runs req)
CS Martin 7-1-28-2 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 4* (7b) GC Smith 27* (42b 4x4)
13.1 Oram to Kirsten, no run, gets forward, defensive dab to the off
side
13.2 Oram to Kirsten, no run, just on the off, shiffles across and
forward, defends to the off
13.3 Oram to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, gets up into the body,
gets over it, defends softly to square leg
13.4 Oram to Kirsten, no run, gets well forward, stroked on the drive to
extra cover
13.5 Oram to Kirsten, no run, full, drives again, this time mid off cuts
it off
13.6 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 14 (maiden) South Africa 48/3 (186 more runs req)
JDP Oram 5-2-6-1 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 27* (42b 4x4) G Kirsten 4* (13b)
Match State: Drinks
A rest for martin as Cairns is in
14.1 Cairns to Smith, one run, nudges to the on side
14.2 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
14.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, leg side, short, gets well over it,
gloved to his feet
14.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, wide of the crease, angled in, defends
to the on side
14.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, short, cracks the cut
straight to and on the bounce to point
14.6 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, bouncer, goes under it
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 49/3 (185 more runs req)
CL Cairns 1-0-1-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 28* (43b 4x4) G Kirsten 4* (18b)
Double change as Vettori comes on
Very little success for him so far, can he come to the party ?
15.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, drifting away, some turn
back out of the rough
15.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, fullish outside off, gently stroked into
the covers
15.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, drifts away, keeps the line,
keeper misses, slip gets a hand to it
15.4 Vettori to Smith, no run, padded away outside off
15.5 Vettori to Smith, one run
15.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run
End of over 16 (1 run) South Africa 50/3 (184 more runs req)
DL Vettori 1-0-1-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 29* (48b 4x4) G Kirsten 4* (19b)
16.1 Cairns to Smith, FOUR, outside off, short, slaps the cut past point
16.2 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone
16.3 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone
16.4 Cairns to Smith, no run, swing and a miss outside off from the back
foot, beaten
16.5 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
16.6 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 17 (4 runs) South Africa 54/3 (180 more runs req)
CL Cairns 2-0-5-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 4* (19b) GC Smith 33* (54b 5x4)
17.1 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, leg side, turned off the hips to fine
leg
17.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
17.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, well across, leaves, sharp
turn and bounce
17.4 Vettori to Smith, no run, angled in, quicker ball, well defended to
the on side
17.5 Vettori to Smith, one run, back, picks it off the hips backward of
square leg
17.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 56/3 (178 more runs req)
DL Vettori 2-0-3-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 34* (58b 5x4) G Kirsten 5* (21b)
18.1 Cairns to Smith, no run, full drives to mid off
18.2 Cairns to Smith, no run, forward, firmly into the covers
18.3 Cairns to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched to mid off
18.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run
18.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short, on line, leans back leaving
18.6 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 57/3 (177 more runs req)
CL Cairns 3-0-6-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 35* (61b 5x4) G Kirsten 5* (24b)
19.1 Vettori to Smith, one run, full, leg stump, stroked to deep mid
wicke
19.2 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, drives well, mid off gets around and
cuts it off
19.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, well forward, big stride defends
19.4 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, back covering, punched to
Vettori
19.5 Vettori to Smith, no run, well forward, turns into the pad outside
the line
19.6 Vettori to Smith, two runs, outside off, back, plays late, nudges
towards vacant 3rd man
End of over 20 (4 runs) South Africa 61/3 (173 more runs req)
DL Vettori 3-0-7-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 6* (25b) GC Smith 38* (66b 5x4)
20.1 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
20.2 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
20.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short, gets back on the toes, defends to
the off
20.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short outside off, leans back and leaves
20.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, keeps the bat
above the shoulder leaving
20.6 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, width, this time he slashes the drive at
it and is beaten, false uncharacteristic shot from Kirsten
End of over 21 (maiden) South Africa 61/3 (173 more runs req)
CL Cairns 4-1-6-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 38* (66b 5x4) G Kirsten 6* (31b)
21.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, wide, gets well forward, and
across, he can move his feet !!, leaves
21.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
21.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, gets back and across, sharp
turn from the rough, dabs to short leg
21.4 Vettori to Smith, no run, full, flighted on the off, drives to
short mid wicket
21.5 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, and again some
good movement from the feet
21.6 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, leaves
End of over 22 (maiden) South Africa 61/3 (173 more runs req)
DL Vettori 4-1-7-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 6* (31b) GC Smith 38* (72b 5x4)
Smiths patience being tested by Vettori
22.1 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, leaves
22.2 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short, just on the off, gets under it
22.3 Cairns to Kirsten, two runs, outside off, drives forward of square,
Vettori is again the one to chase to the rope
22.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, tight leave as
it angles back at the stumps
22.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short, goes under it
22.6 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, and another, short ball, bends forward,
lets it climb over his back
End of over 23 (2 runs) South Africa 63/3 (171 more runs req)
CL Cairns 5-1-8-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 38* (72b 5x4) G Kirsten 8* (37b)
23.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, flighted up as the shadows creep across
the pitch, drives to short mid wicket
23.2 Vettori to Smith, one run, leg side, back, nudges with the turn
behind square
23.3 Vettori to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, too full, slaps the drive
between point and cover point
23.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, back, defends from line to the off
23.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, covers any turn, defends
to the off
23.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, pads away slides off to
slip
End of over 24 (5 runs) South Africa 68/3 (166 more runs req)
DL Vettori 5-1-12-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 39* (74b 5x4) G Kirsten 12* (41b 1x4)
Mason gets another chance with the breeze behind him
24.1 Mason to Smith, no run, starts down the leg side, looks to glance,
no contact
24.2 Mason to Smith, three runs, full, drives, mid on dives, gets
fingers to it, takes the pace off, stops a meter from the rope
24.3 Mason to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
24.4 Mason to Kirsten, FOUR, full, outside off, drives past point, Mason
has lost all his rhythm, bowling from the back line, then in the
middle, then from the front crease
24.5 Mason to Kirsten, no run, defends from line to the off
24.6 Mason to Kirsten, no run, outside off, bit full, stroked to point
End of over 25 (7 runs) South Africa 75/3 (159 more runs req)
MJ Mason 3-0-21-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 42* (76b 5x4) G Kirsten 16* (45b 2x4)
25.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, turns into the
defensive pad
25.2 Vettori to Smith, one run, on the back foot, waits, punched to deep
mid wicket
25.3 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, turns into the pad
25.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, defends from the front foot with the
shade now on a good length
25.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, pads away outside off, slips takes
25.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, low hands, smothers
End of over 26 (1 run) South Africa 76/3 (158 more runs req)
DL Vettori 6-1-13-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 43* (78b 5x4) G Kirsten 16* (49b 2x4)
20 overs still to be bowled, but tonight the light may win
26.1 Mason to Smith, no run, round the wicket, still close to the back
line as he delivers, defends to the off
26.2 Mason to Smith, no run, line and length, defends
26.3 Mason to Smith, no run, too full, drives to mid off
26.4 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, gets one to straighten, beaten
as Smith gets half forward
26.5 Mason to Smith, no run, line and length, defends
26.6 Mason to Smith, no run, angled in, firmly driven to the on side,
can not beat mid on, maiden for Mason
End of over 27 (maiden) South Africa 76/3 (158 more runs req)
MJ Mason 4-1-21-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 16* (49b 2x4) GC Smith 43* (84b 5x4)
27.1 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, out the rought, into the
pad, appeals, de Silva gets another one right, hit the pad outside
the line
27.2 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, turned off the legs to fine leg
27.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, full, drives standing up, straight at mid
off
27.4 Vettori to Smith, one run, forward, flicked with the turn from line
towards fine leg
27.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends
27.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, shapes to drive, shoulders
arms, leaves
End of over 28 (2 runs) South Africa 78/3 (156 more runs req)
DL Vettori 7-1-15-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 44* (86b 5x4) G Kirsten 17* (53b 2x4)
28.1 Martin to Smith, no run
28.2 Martin to Smith, no run
28.3 Martin to Smith, no run
28.4 Martin to Smith, no run
28.5 Martin to Smith, one run
28.6 Martin to Kirsten, one run, full, on the legs, flicks to long leg
End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 80/3 (154 more runs req)
CS Martin 8-1-30-2 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 18* (54b 2x4) GC Smith 45* (91b 5x4)
29.1 Vettori to Kirsten, one run
29.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, well forward, pads away, bat tucked
behind the front leg
29.3 Vettori to Smith, one run, back, turn and bounce, looks to the leg
side, bounce takes the glove to fine leg
29.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends, turns into the
pad
29.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, pads it away
29.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to the off
End of over 30 (2 runs) South Africa 82/3 (152 more runs req)
DL Vettori 8-1-17-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 46* (93b 5x4) G Kirsten 19* (58b 2x4)
Umpires have a look at the meters as the sun drops behind the
mountains
light going very quickly now
Players come back from drinks, umpires offer the light, and no
doubt for the batsmen as they take it with huge smiles
Fleming has a few words with the umpires, he is shown the reading,
and now happy as they leave with the two South Africans already
well into the change rooms
No real chance of play restarting, unless the sun turns around and
comes back up
We will say goodnight and look forward to close finish tomorrow
Play will start 30 minutes earlier tomorrow
Good Night all
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Morning from Wellington for the last day of the 3rd Test between
New Zealand and South Africa
Early start today after light stopping play early last night with
South Africa 82/3 chasing 234
Time is no problem, the weather is fine someone will walk away
happy today, who will it be?
Jacob Oram to start
30.1 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
30.2 Oram to Smith, no run, fullish, stroked to mid off
30.3 Oram to Smith, one run, too straight, gets back, pushed into the
gap at mid wicket
30.4 Oram to Kirsten, no run, well outside off, left alone
30.5 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
30.6 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 31 (1 run) South Africa 83/3 (151 more runs req)
JDP Oram 6-2-7-1 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 47* (96b 5x4) G Kirsten 19* (61b 2x4)
Martin chnges end from last night
31.1 Martin to Smith, one run, leg side, gets half forward, tickles it
to fine leg
31.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside leg, full, drives, beats the
bat, into the pad, appeal, outside leg
31.3 Martin to Kirsten, legbye: one run, forward, off the pad rolls away
to leg gully area
31.4 Martin to Smith, no run, leg stump line, back, punched firmly to
forward square leg
31.5 Martin to Smith, FOUR, leg side, full, drives past forward square
leg, 50 for him and 50 partnership
31.6 Martin to Smith, no run, on line and length, defends
End of over 32 (6 runs) South Africa 89/3 (145 more runs req)
CS Martin 9-1-35-2 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 19* (63b 2x4) GC Smith 52* (100b 6x4)
32.1 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
32.2 Oram to Kirsten, no run, forward, has a little sniff, beaten
32.3 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
32.4 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, fuller, forward, strokes the
drive to the off
32.5 Oram to Kirsten, one run, outside off, bit short, pushed gently
into the gap at cover
32.6 Oram to Smith, no run, line and length, forward, defends to the on
side
End of over 33 (1 run) South Africa 90/3 (144 more runs req)
JDP Oram 7-2-8-1 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 20* (68b 2x4) GC Smith 52* (101b 6x4)
33.1 Martin to Kirsten, no run, line and length, defends from the front
foot to the on side
33.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside off, drives, closed face drags
it into the boot
33.3 Martin to Kirsten, one run, leg side, back, nudged behind square,
pushing hard for two, Smith declines
33.4 Martin to Smith, legbye: one run, leg side, off the pad to backward
square leg
33.5 Martin to Kirsten, no run, short, leans back, lets it pass over his
chest
33.6 Martin to Kirsten, no run, leg side, cuts away from the left
hander, into the pad as he looks to work to the on side
End of over 34 (2 runs) South Africa 92/3 (142 more runs req)
CS Martin 10-1-36-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 52* (102b 6x4) G Kirsten 21* (73b 2x4)
34.1 Oram to Smith, no run, gets half forward on the off, defends down
the pitch
34.2 Oram to Smith, FOUR, too much of a leg side attack today, gets
back, cleanly punched through mid wicket
34.3 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, gently defends towards
point
34.4 Oram to Smith, no run, outside off, gets back, pushed down the
middle of the pitch
34.5 Oram to Smith, no run, well forward, gets across and defends
34.6 Oram to Smith, three runs, leg side ball, bread and butter shot for
Smith, punched forward of square chased all the way to the rope my
mid wicket
End of over 35 (7 runs) South Africa 99/3 (135 more runs req)
JDP Oram 8-2-15-1 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 59* (108b 7x4) G Kirsten 21* (73b 2x4)
35.1 Martin to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, pushed at, thick
edge to Oram at gully, does very well
35.2 Martin to Smith, FOUR, too wide outside off, drives, beats the
cover for the 100
35.3 Martin to Smith, no run, defends to the off from the front foot
35.4 Martin to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
35.5 Martin to Smith, no run, full outside off, dug out back down the
pitch
35.6 Martin to Smith, one run, leg stump, back, helped to fine leg
End of over 36 (5 runs) South Africa 104/3 (130 more runs req)
CS Martin 11-1-41-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 64* (114b 8x4) G Kirsten 21* (73b 2x4)
Early start for Vettori as South Africa get off with a bit of a
flyer
36.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, defends toward short mid wicket
36.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, full, drives to deep mid on, too much on
it for a run
36.3 Vettori to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched to deep mid
wicket
36.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, dabs back down the pitch
36.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, carefully played from the front foot,
dabs to the off
36.6 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, down the pitch, stroked firmly to mid
off, calling as he plays gets the run
End of over 37 (2 runs) South Africa 106/3 (128 more runs req)
DL Vettori 9-1-19-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 22* (76b 2x4) GC Smith 65* (117b 8x4)
37.1 Martin to Kirsten, no run, full toss, outside off, plays away from
the body, beats the bat
37.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
37.3 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, shortish, not
interested in it
37.4 Martin to Kirsten, no run, forward, fullish, gently stroked to mid
off
37.5 Martin to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, just on the off, forward,
stroked towards mid off
37.6 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, bit too wide
End of over 38 (maiden) South Africa 106/3 (128 more runs req)
CS Martin 12-2-41-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 65* (117b 8x4) G Kirsten 22* (82b 2x4)
38.1 Vettori to Smith, one run, full, drives wide of mid on who gets
across to field, can not stop the quick run
38.2 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends to the off
38.3 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, shorter ball, keeps the line, Kirsten
back, outside half of the bat to the off
38.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, big stride in, defends to the off
38.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, pads it awaya
38.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, shuffles down, protects with the pad
End of over 39 (1 run) South Africa 107/3 (127 more runs req)
DL Vettori 10-1-20-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 66* (118b 8x4) G Kirsten 22* (87b 2x4)
39.1 Martin to Smith, no run, back of a length, gets up into the gloves,
rolls down the pitch
39.2 Martin to Smith, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets back
punched towards mid off
39.3 Martin to Smith, no run, wide and full, gets across, stroked
towards mid off, not timed as he stretches at it
39.4 Martin to Smith, one run, on the back foot, nudged wide of mid on
39.5 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
39.6 Martin to Kirsten, no run, full, slight swing, drives straight at
extra cover
End of over 40 (1 run) South Africa 108/3 (126 more runs req)
CS Martin 13-2-42-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 67* (122b 8x4) G Kirsten 22* (89b 2x4)
40.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, back, turning slightly,
defends to the off
40.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, forward, solid defence to the off
40.3 Vettori to Smith, one run, too short, back, punched to deep mid
wicket
40.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, flighted, well forward, nudges to the
off
40.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, flat, defends kicking away
with the pad
40.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, full, drives, turn and closed face
forces the miss timed shot up the pitch
End of over 41 (1 run) South Africa 109/3 (125 more runs req)
DL Vettori 11-1-21-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 68* (125b 8x4) G Kirsten 22* (92b 2x4)
Cairns takes over from Martin, and this just may be his last
appearance in a Test, still to be confirmed, but very strong
rumour to the effect floating around
Going to bowl round the wicket
41.1 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, gentle warm-up
ball just reaches McCullum
41.2 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone, wide of the off
41.3 Cairns to Smith, no run, outside off, full, stroked firmly to mid
off
41.4 Cairns to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
41.5 Cairns to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
41.6 Cairns to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone, seems to be the
line to be bowled by Cairns
End of over 42 (maiden) South Africa 109/3 (125 more runs req)
CL Cairns 6-2-8-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 22* (92b 2x4) GC Smith 68* (131b 8x4)
42.1 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends
42.2 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward, padded away
42.3 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, uses the feet, down the pitch, stroked
to deep mid on
42.4 Vettori to Smith, one run, full, stroked from the crease towards
deep mid on
42.5 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, too short, back, nudges to fine leg
42.6 Vettori to Smith, no run, fullish, just gets forward, dabs to the
on side
End of over 43 (3 runs) South Africa 112/3 (122 more runs req)
DL Vettori 12-1-24-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 24* (96b 2x4) GC Smith 69* (133b 8x4)
Match State: Drinks
Good first 50 minutes for South Africa, Smith looking to score
quickly while Kirsten happy to occupy the crease, 122 runs behind
43.1 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, short, angled in, ducks, harmlessly to
McCullum
43.2 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
43.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, angled in with the arm, gets back,
played late, into the pad, no appeal, going well down the leg side
43.4 Cairns to Kirsten, one run, over the wicket, back, dabs into the
vacant mid wicket area
43.5 Cairns to Smith, no run, yorker outside off, forward digging out to
the off
43.6 Cairns to Smith, no run, just outside off, back, stays down and
comes back, defends to the on side
End of over 44 (1 run) South Africa 113/3 (121 more runs req)
CL Cairns 7-2-9-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 25* (100b 2x4) GC Smith 69* (135b 8x4)
44.1 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, down the pitch, pads it to the off
44.2 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, down again, gets to the pitch, defends
to the off
44.3 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward in crease, stroked to the cover
point
44.4 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, shorter bakll, back, nudged gently to
fine leg
44.5 Vettori to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
44.6 Vettori to Smith, no run, on the back foot, some bounce, maybe an
edge into the pad but falls safely on the off
End of over 45 (1 run) South Africa 114/3 (120 more runs req)
DL Vettori 13-1-25-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 26* (104b 2x4) GC Smith 69* (137b 8x4)
45.1 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, drives, backward point
cleans up
45.2 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, left alone angled across the left hander
45.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, full, just on the off, defends to the
off
45.4 Cairns to Kirsten, one run, outside off, stroked into covers, cover
gets down and pulls it in
45.5 Cairns to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, Cairns staying
over fro Smith as well
45.6 Cairns to Smith, one run, full, leg side, half forward, clips from
the crease towards deep forward square leg
End of over 46 (2 runs) South Africa 116/3 (118 more runs req)
CL Cairns 8-2-11-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 70* (139b 8x4) G Kirsten 27* (108b 2x4)
46.1 Vettori to Smith, one run, drives firmly to a diving Oram at mid on
halfway for RSA 117 on the board 117 still needed
46.2 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, defends to the off from the back foot
46.3 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, on the back foot, nudged to backward
square leg
46.4 Vettori to Smith, one run, full, stroked firmly wide of mid off,
deep mid wicket round to field
46.5 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, full, drives after coming down, wide
of mid off getting round to stop the four
46.6 Vettori to Smith, one run, too short, back, punched to deep mid
wicket
End of over 47 (5 runs) South Africa 121/3 (113 more runs req)
DL Vettori 14-1-30-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 73* (142b 8x4) G Kirsten 29* (111b 2x4)
47.1 Cairns to Smith, one run, short, leg stump, hooks well to deep
square leg waiting on the rope
47.2 Cairns to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, too full, drives late and
square
47.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, forward, pad bat, appeal, pitched in
line, angled away, turned down
47.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, full, stroked to cover point
47.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, chops late to
backward point
47.6 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, shortish, gets back, defends to the on
side
End of over 48 (5 runs) South Africa 126/3 (108 more runs req)
CL Cairns 9-2-16-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 74* (143b 8x4) G Kirsten 33* (116b 3x4)
48.1 Vettori to Smith, no run, quicker outside off, gets back, dabs to
the on side
48.2 Vettori to Smith, one run, back, worked towards deep mid wicket
48.3 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends from line
48.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, turns from outside
off, maybe just too high
48.5 Vettori to Kirsten, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over mid on
48.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, stroked to the off from the front foot
End of over 49 (5 runs) South Africa 131/3 (103 more runs req)
DL Vettori 15-1-35-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 75* (145b 8x4) G Kirsten 37* (120b 4x4)
49.1 Cairns to Smith, no run, outside off, gets forward, strokes the
drive to the off
49.2 Cairns to Smith, no run, full again outside the off, stroked to
extra cover
49.3 Cairns to Smith, (noball) one run, short, hooks well to ground and
deep square leg
49.3 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, drives firmly Papps at
point, goes down to his left saving the boundary
49.4 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, round the wicket, angled in, defends
down the pitch
49.5 Cairns to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, defensive
chop from the front foot to gully
49.6 Cairns to Kirsten, one run, leg side as he angles it in, half
forward, worked into the gap at mid wicket, RSA trail by 100
End of over 50 (3 runs) South Africa 134/3 (100 more runs req)
CL Cairns 10-2-19-0 (1nb) - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 38* (124b 4x4) GC Smith 76* (148b 8x4)
50.1 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to short leg
50.2 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, outside off, pads it away
50.3 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, low hands defends to the
off
50.4 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, uses his feet, drives to cover diving
to his right, some good ground fielding by New Zealand
50.5 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, back, dabs tovacant point, wants one,
Smith sends him back as slip gets across
50.6 Vettori to Kirsten, no run, well forward, quicker, takes it outside
line on the pad
End of over 51 (maiden) South Africa 134/3 (100 more runs req)
DL Vettori 16-2-35-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 76* (148b 8x4) G Kirsten 38* (130b 4x4)
Martin back on
51.1 Martin to Smith, one run, short, pulls towards long leg
51.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, starts on line, some movement back at
Kirsten, defends down the pitch from the back foot
51.3 Martin to Kirsten, no run, full, drives firmly to extra cover
51.4 Martin to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, drives, thick edge, 100
partnership flying to 3rd man]
51.5 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside off, playing from the crease,
dabs at it, beaten
51.6 Martin to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 52 (5 runs) South Africa 139/3 (95 more runs req)
CS Martin 14-2-47-2 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 77* (149b 8x4) G Kirsten 42* (135b 5x4)
52.1 Vettori to Smith, two runs, outside off, back, gently chops past
slip, good running
52.2 Vettori to Smith, no run, on the back foot, pushed on the bounce to
short leg. bounces off him to mid wicket
52.3 Vettori to Smith, no run, sweeps, misses
52.4 Vettori to Smith, no run, outside off, working it to the on side,
pad, appeal, but well outside off
52.5 Vettori to Smith, no run, straight, turned to short leg from the
front foot
52.6 Vettori to Smith, FOUR, too short, has lots of time to pull forward
of deep mid wicket
End of over 53 (6 runs) South Africa 145/3 (89 more runs req)
DL Vettori 17-2-41-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 42* (135b 5x4) GC Smith 83* (155b 9x4)
53.1 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside off, angled from over the
wicket, chops to point from the back foot
53.2 Martin to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, cuts out of the
middle, no reward as it goes straight to backward point
53.3 Martin to Kirsten, no run, drives to cover
53.4 Martin to Kirsten, no run, short, angled across him, pulls the head
out of the way
53.5 Martin to Kirsten, no run, comes back at Kirsten, line and length,
defends from the crease
53.6 Martin to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, drives, this time beats the
cover point
End of over 54 (4 runs) South Africa 149/3 (85 more runs req)
CS Martin 15-2-51-2 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 83* (155b 9x4) G Kirsten 46* (141b 6x4)
54.1 Vettori to Smith, FOUR, full, on the legs, walks inside it, drives,
beauty
54.2 Vettori to Smith, two runs, outside off, back, chops past slip
54.3 Vettori to Smith, FOUR, leg side, flicks fine, beats the leg slip
54.4 Vettori to Smith, one run, forward, stroked to mid on, quick run
54.5 Vettori to Kirsten, one run, full, down the pitch, drives to deep
mid off
54.6 Vettori to Smith, no run, back, working it to the on side, into the
legs of short leg
End of over 55 (12 runs) South Africa 161/3 (73 more runs req)
DL Vettori 18-2-53-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 47* (142b 6x4) GC Smith 94* (160b 11x4)
Match State: Drinks
South Africa have set themselves up well in the first 100 minutes,
they trail by 73 with 7 wickets in hand, and 80 overs left with
clear skies around the ground
Scotty Styris to see if he can get the breakthrough
55.1 Styris to Kirsten, no run, leg stump line, forward, nudges to the
on side
55.2 Styris to Kirsten, no run, leg side, pushed at it, gets the leading
edge to the off, falls well short of cover
55.3 Styris to Kirsten, one run, flicked off the pads to fine leg
55.4 Styris to Smith, no run, leg stump line, forward, worked to forward
square leg
55.5 Styris to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off, pad
first brings the appeal, de Silva shakes the head
55.6 Styris to Smith, FOUR, leg side, clipped off the toes beats short
mid wicket and then mid on
End of over 56 (5 runs) South Africa 166/3 (68 more runs req)
SB Styris 1-0-5-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 48* (145b 6x4) GC Smith 98* (163b 12x4)
Double change as Vettori is taken off for Oram
56.1 Oram to Kirsten, no run, line and length, gets forward, defends
56.2 Oram to Kirsten, no run, line and length, angled across, forward,
defends towards cover
56.3 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, angled well across
him
56.4 Oram to Kirsten, three runs, leg stump, flicked off the toes,
chased to the square leg boundary for his 34th 50 in his last Test
innings
56.5 Oram to Smith, FOUR, leg side, clipped off the toes to mid wicket,
a gritty determined captains innings, his 7th hundred
56.6 Oram to Smith, no run
End of over 57 (7 runs) South Africa 173/3 (61 more runs req)
JDP Oram 9-2-22-1 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 51* (149b 6x4) GC Smith 102* (165b 13x4)
57.1 Styris to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
57.2 Styris to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, pushed down the pitch
57.3 Styris to Kirsten, no run, left alone way outside off
57.4 Styris to Kirsten, no run, angled in, shaping back at the left
hander, defending down the pitch
57.5 Styris to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, back, flat bats that past
point
57.6 Styris to Kirsten, no run, defends to the off
End of over 58 (4 runs) South Africa 177/3 (57 more runs req)
SB Styris 2-0-9-0 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 102* (165b 13x4) G Kirsten 55* (155b 7x4)
58.1 Oram to Smith, no run, line and length, defends back to Oram
58.2 Oram to Smith, no run, full, on line, defends down the pitch
58.3 Oram to Smith, no run, just outside off, line and length, defends
to Oram
58.4 Oram to Smith, one run, shorterm too straight, worked down to deep
square leg
58.5 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, dabs to the off
58.6 Oram to Kirsten, no run, line and length, well forward, all
defensive
End of over 59 (1 run) South Africa 178/3 (56 more runs req)
JDP Oram 10-2-23-1 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 103* (169b 13x4) G Kirsten 55* (157b 7x4)
59.1 Styris to Smith, no run, outside off, gets it coming back through
the air, well forward, movenet gets the inside edge
59.2 Styris to Smith, no run, on the back foot, punched past short mid
wicket, wide mid on covers
59.3 Styris to Smith, no run
59.4 Styris to Smith, no run, line and length, defends from the front
foot to Styris
59.5 Styris to Smith, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the off
59.6 Styris to Smith, FOUR, full, drives straight, Styris tries to get a
hand to it, came back just too fast
End of over 60 (4 runs) South Africa 182/3 (52 more runs req)
SB Styris 3-0-13-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 55* (157b 7x4) GC Smith 107* (175b 14x4)
New 4th wicket partnership record for RSA v NZ
60.1 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, gets back, defensive push
into the covers
60.2 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, strokes the drive to
mid off
60.3 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, stroked into the
covers
60.4 Oram to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
60.5 Oram to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, strokes to cover
60.6 Oram to Kirsten, no run, short, gets down ion the knee, watches it
go through
End of over 61 (maiden) South Africa 182/3 (52 more runs req)
JDP Oram 11-3-23-1 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 107* (175b 14x4) G Kirsten 55* (163b 7x4)
61.1 Styris to Smith, no run, outside off, full, drives, again good
ground fielding at covers saves the four
61.2 Styris to Smith, no run, full, drives firmly, Styris this time gets
down to field
61.3 Styris to Smith, no run, forward, plays down the line to mid on
61.4 Styris to Smith, no run
61.5 Styris to Smith, two runs, leg side, back, glances fine, fine leg
gets round to keep it to two
61.6 Styris to Smith, no run, outside off, stroked to cover
End of over 62 (2 runs) South Africa 184/3 (50 more runs req)
SB Styris 4-0-15-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 55* (163b 7x4) GC Smith 109* (181b 14x4)
Mason back, will he get the breakthrough and his first Test wicket
?
62.1 Mason to Kirsten, one run, leg side to start, worked down to deep
backward square leg, 49 needed
62.2 Mason to Smith, no run, on the back foot, punches the short ball to
mid wicket
62.3 Mason to Smith, no run, back of a length, on line, gets back,
cramps him up as he defends down the pitch
62.4 Mason to Smith, one run, forward, pushed to mid on, 150 partnership
62.5 Mason to Kirsten, no run, fullish, outside off, stroked to covers
62.6 Mason to Kirsten, FOUR, full, straight, drives firmly and straight
inside mid off
End of over 63 (6 runs) South Africa 190/3 (44 more runs req)
MJ Mason 5-1-27-0 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 110* (184b 14x4) G Kirsten 60* (166b 8x4)
63.1 Styris to Smith, one run, forward, stroked to mid on fairly deep
easy run
63.2 Styris to Kirsten, no run, at the pads, forward, nudges to mid
wicket
63.3 Styris to Kirsten, no run, defends from line and length down the
pitch
63.4 Styris to Kirsten, no run
63.5 Styris to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, pushes back to Styris
63.6 Styris to Kirsten, one run, leg side, back, and again worked behind
square, just far too many singles given away in that area today
End of over 64 (2 runs) South Africa 192/3 (42 more runs req)
SB Styris 5-0-17-0 - Vance Stand End
G Kirsten 61* (171b 8x4) GC Smith 111* (185b 14x4)
64.1 Mason to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
64.2 Mason to Kirsten, no run, just outside off, defends into the covers
64.3 Mason to Kirsten, FOUR, SHOT, outside off, gets down low, chops it
perfectly past gully
64.4 Mason to Kirsten, one run, outside off, forward, stroked towards
the gap at cover, good early call gets them through
64.5 Mason to Smith, no run, forward, just outside off, straightens,
beats the inside edge getting through the gate
64.6 Mason to Smith, no run, outside off, defends to the off
End of over 65 (5 runs) South Africa 197/3 (37 more runs req)
MJ Mason 6-1-32-0 - Scoreboard End
G Kirsten 66* (175b 9x4) GC Smith 111* (187b 14x4)
65.1 Styris to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, back, chops late, slip and
gully can just look at each other as the 200 comes up
65.2 Styris to Kirsten, no run, outside leg, into the pads, loud appeal,
not out
65.3 Styris to Kirsten, FOUR, full, on line, gets forward, clasic
straight drive
65.4 Styris to Kirsten, two runs, leg side, worked square on the on side
65.5 Styris to Kirsten, OUT: gets forward, on line, straightens, pad,
appeal, and yes ends of a great career, 7289 Test runs
South Africa 207/4, Partnership of 171
G Kirsten lbw b Styris 76 (180b 11x4 0x6)
GC Smith 111* (187b 14x4) SB Styris 5.5-0-27-1
Emotional stuff as he leaves the field, full RSA squad comes down
onto the field to applaud him, New Zealand players gather and are
also applauding a tearful Kirsten as he departs after helping his
team and country to what could be a face saving series l
Lunch is going to be taken with South Africa 27 runs behind
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
Is therer still a chance for New Zealand, maybe but one would look
at South AFrica finishing this off in the next few overs
van Jaarsveld will face to complete the Styris over
65.6 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and back of a length, defends
down the pitch
End of over 66 (10 runs) South Africa 207/4 (27 more runs req)
SB Styris 6-0-27-1 - Vance Stand End
GC Smith 111* (187b 14x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (1b)
Last throw of the dice from Martin
66.1 Martin to Smith, one run, line, back, worked to fine leg, another
run behind square on the leg side
66.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the off, forward,
stroking to mid off
66.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
66.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, angled in, gets back, defends down
the pitch
66.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, solid defence to the off
66.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the back foot, gently pushed
to the on side, quick run to get off the mark
End of over 67 (2 runs) South Africa 209/4 (25 more runs req)
CS Martin 16-2-53-2 - Scoreboard End
M van Jaarsveld 1* (6b) GC Smith 112* (188b 14x4)
67.1 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, back, chops a bit
close to the body to the off side
67.2 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, defends down the pitch
67.3 Styris to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, just outside
off, punched to Styris
67.4 Styris to van Jaarsveld, one run, full, drives wide of mid off
going to his left to field low down
67.5 Styris to Smith, FOUR, just outside off, gets forward, whips it
back to the on side between mid on and mid wicket
67.6 Styris to Smith, no run, forward, defends to the on side
End of over 68 (5 runs) South Africa 214/4 (20 more runs req)
SB Styris 7-0-32-1 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 2* (10b) GC Smith 116* (190b 15x4)
68.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
68.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets up a bit but
well covered from the back foot, right behind and over the ball
68.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the off, good length, defends
68.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
68.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, two runs, outside off, forward, gently
drives into the gap at cover
68.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, gets down, ball only just
clears his back as it stays down a bit
End of over 69 (2 runs) South Africa 216/4 (18 more runs req)
CS Martin 17-2-55-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 116* (190b 15x4) M van Jaarsveld 4* (16b)
69.1 Styris to Smith, no run, line and length, looks to drive, adjusts
pushing to the on side
69.2 Styris to Smith, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
forward, dabs to the off standing tall in the crease
69.3 Styris to Smith, FOUR, outside off, width and length, drives past
cover point
69.4 Styris to Smith, no run, line and length, forward defending
69.5 Styris to Smith, no run, line and length, gets forward, stroked to
the off
69.6 Styris to Smith, FOUR, too short, at his pace gives Smith ample
time to whip it behind square leg
End of over 70 (8 runs) South Africa 224/4 (10 more runs req)
SB Styris 8-0-40-1 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 4* (16b) GC Smith 124* (196b 17x4)
70.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, defends to the off
70.2 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, back of a length outside off,
forward standing up pushed into the covers
70.3 Martin to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, outside off, back, angled bat,
punched past gully
70.4 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, angled into the legs,
dabs to the on side
70.5 Martin to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, full, drives straight, goes all the
way inside mid on
70.6 Martin to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, forward, stroked to
the covers, leaves it to Smith to get the winning runs
End of over 71 (8 runs) South Africa 232/4 (2 more runs req)
CS Martin 18-2-63-2 - Scoreboard End
GC Smith 124* (196b 17x4) M van Jaarsveld 12* (22b 2x4)
71.1 Styris to Smith, no run, full toss, leg side, beats the bat, keeper
fumbles, as Smith back foot leaves the crease
71.2 Styris to Smith, no run, try again, leg side, well taken, bails are
off, foot is grounded
71.3 Styris to Smith, no run, outside off, held back, shot adjustment,
dabs to the on side
71.4 Styris to Smith, no run, leg stumping attempt again, fumbles blows
that idea out the window
71.5 Styris to Smith, no run, forward, dabs from line to the on side
71.6 Styris to Smith, no run, leg side once more and a maiden for Styris
End of over 72 (maiden) South Africa 232/4 (2 more runs req)
SB Styris 9-1-40-1 - Vance Stand End
M van Jaarsveld 12* (22b 2x4) GC Smith 124* (202b 17x4)
72.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, back, nudges into
the covers and the scores are tied
72.2 Martin to Smith, one run, clipps off the two past mid wicket at a
win for South Africa
Fleming and Smith shake hands and a tap on the back of Smith from
Cairns
Smiles at last for Smith and at last a win to end off a dismal tour
of New Zealand
Players from both teams on the ground shaking hands and sharing
smiles
New Zealand now prepare for England in May while South AFrica have
a rest before going to Sri Lanka in August
Man of the Match could go to anyone of Martin, Boje and Smith while
Man of the Series could go to Martin with his 18 wickets in the
series
MoM = Graeme Smith
No Man of the Series but Jacob Oram wins the award for
International player over the two series between New Zealand and
Pakistan, and South Africa
That ends our coverage from New Zealand and we thank you for
sharing in this experience
Lastly from all cricket lovers and from CricInfo, Thank you Gary
Kirsten for the hours of enjoyment you have given us over the
years. May your retirement be fruitful and as successful as your
cricket career has been. All the best Gary and Thank you
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Good night