Match State: Match start scheduled for 3pm local time (8am GMT)
Welcome to the dress rehearsal of the final
India take on South Africa in the final league match of this TVS
Cup
With Bangladesh out of the tournament after a dismal showing this
game gives India and South Africa a chance to test themselves
The conditions here are still good for batting
Although the wicket is a bit slow and might aid spinners, there's
nothing in it for the fast bowlers
It's warm and humid and this wont help the bowlers any
With India beating South Africa handsomely in the earlier match,
South Africa will want to win this game so they go into the final
with some confidence
India will want to continue their winning streak and go into the
final with confidence high
Neither team will helped by the fact that the pitch temperature was
as high as 47 degress centigrade a few minutes ago
There is a bit of grass on this wicket, live grass too, but don't
take too much note of that
This is after all a sub-continent wicket, not a Headingley green
top
India have won the toss and, surprise, surprise, they will bat
Yuvraj Singh is still not fully fit and Bangar plays instead of him
Zaheer Khan's hamstring is getting a bit more rest and Aavishkar
Salvi gets another game
South Africa have no injury problems are playing the same side that
beat Bangladesh yesterday - Charl Willoughby and Robin Peterson
are the ones missing out
Play is about to get under way here
Shaun Pollock gets the new ball
Sehwag takes strike, Gambhir keeps him company
0.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended
0.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, left alone
0.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, fullish and outside the off, swinging in
a touch, left well alone
0.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on the off, a perfect line and length
here, defended carefully
0.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, punched off the back foot to cover
0.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length again and on the
off, keeps a bit low, defended to the off side, end of a typically
tidy, miserly, maiden over from Pollock
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0 (RR: 0.00)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 0* (0b) V Sehwag 0* (6b)
1.1 Ntini to Gambhir, no run
1.2 Ntini to Gambhir, no run, fuller and straighter, on the off,
defended carefully to the man at cover
1.3 Ntini to Gambhir, no run, just short of a length and this time on
the pads, tucked away to square leg
1.4 Ntini to Gambhir, one run, first run of the indian innings as the
ball is dropped to the off side with soft hands
1.5 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Sehwag hits the
cover off the ball in an inside out uppercut that scorches to the
fence, just one bounce and over the ropes at point
1.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, full and straight this time, Sehwag drives
back down the wicket and finds the stumps at the bowler's end
End of over 2 (5 runs) India 5/0 (RR: 2.50)
M Ntini 1-0-5-0 - Paltan End
G Gambhir 1* (4b) V Sehwag 4* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Pollock to Gambhir, wide: no run, full and outside the off,
swinging in a touch, left alone
2.1 Pollock to Gambhir, no run
2.2 Pollock to Gambhir, no run, just short of a good length and a touch
outside the off, left alone
2.3 Pollock to Gambhir, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Gambhir punches the ball nicely to mid off, thinks about a
single and then declines
2.4 Pollock to Gambhir, no run, on the off again, perfect length too,
Gambhir can only defended that
2.5 Pollock to Gambhir, one run, short and a bit of width outside the
off, Gambhir slashes it to third man
2.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, perfect line and length teasing just
outsiode the off, Sehwag has a waft and is lucky to get away with
it
End of over 3 (2 runs) India 7/0 (RR: 2.33)
SM Pollock 2-1-2-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 2* (9b) V Sehwag 4* (9b 1x4)
3.1 Ntini to Gambhir, no run, full and on the off, Gambhir jams the bat
down on it, the edge bounces just over the stumps!
3.2 Ntini to Gambhir, OUT: quick ball, just short of a length and
outside the off, the ball angles away from the left-handed Gambhir
who cannot resist the slash, the edge flies to Andrew Hall in the
slip who juggles, parries but holds on to the catch!
India 7/1, Partnership of 7
G Gambhir c Hall b Ntini 2 (11b 0x4 0x6)
V Sehwag 4* (9b 1x4) M Ntini 1.2-0-5-1
Ganguly comes out to the middle now
3.3 Ntini to Ganguly, (noball) no run, short anbd on the off, slanting
away from the left-hander, the extra effort causes Ntini to
overstep
3.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched off the back foot to covers, confident shot from Ganguly
3.4 Ntini to Ganguly, two runs, short and a bit of width, Ganguly cuts
well to the third man region, Alan Dawson runs across well on the
ropes and saves the boundary
3.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, short, very quick and good bounce,
Ganguly sways out of the way well
3.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, just short of agood length and on the
off, punched off the back foot to point
End of over 4 (3 runs) India 10/1 (RR: 2.50)
M Ntini 2-0-8-1 (1nb) - Paltan End
V Sehwag 4* (9b 1x4) SC Ganguly 2* (5b)
4.1 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, good length ball on the off, not driving
length but Sehwag plays on the up anyway, good hand-eye co-
ordination sends the ball flying past the bowler to the long off
fence
4.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, slower one outside the off, Sehwag is
careful this time and leaves the ball well alone
4.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, again just short of a length and outside
the off, the ball comes in with the arm this time, Sehwag leaves
the ball alone to the keeper this time
4.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched off the back foot to the man at cover
4.5 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, straighter and on the pads, this is enough
for Sehwag to bring his bottom hand and wrist into play, whipping
the ball past square leg to the fence
4.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, back outside the off, back to that three
quarters length, left alone
End of over 5 (8 runs) India 18/1 (RR: 3.60)
SM Pollock 3-1-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 2* (5b) V Sehwag 12* (15b 3x4)
5.1 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length, slanting across
the batsman, flashed at and missed, though tto the keeper
5.2 Ntini to Ganguly, (noball) no run
5.2 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, short and just a bit of width, Ganguly
pierces the packed off side field with a cracking square cut! That
is a top quality shot
5.3 Ntini to Ganguly, one run, fuller and closer to the off stumpe,
squeezed down tot hird man
5.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and a touch outside
the off, the ball squeezes between bat and pad, hitting both on
the way as it misses the stumps and rolls to the keeper
5.5 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, brute of a short ball, the ball rears off
a length almost and Sehwag can only go back and fend awkwardly,
the ball bobs up and falls tantalingly close to the slip fielder
5.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, short and a bit of width, cut down to
point
End of over 6 (7 runs) India 25/1 (RR: 4.17)
M Ntini 3-0-15-1 (2nb) - Paltan End
V Sehwag 13* (17b 3x4) SC Ganguly 7* (10b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, pushed to mid on for a quick single
6.2 Pollock to Ganguly, FOUR, full and on the off, driven brilliantly
through covers, that is Ganguly at his best
6.3 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played down to point with soft hands
6.4 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, short and down the leg side, pull
played and missed, through to the keeper
6.5 Pollock to Ganguly, two runs, short again but on the stumps this
time, pulled well through midwicket
6.6 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
flick played and missed, rapped on the pad
End of over 7 (7 runs) India 32/1 (RR: 4.57)
SM Pollock 4-1-17-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 14* (18b 3x4) SC Ganguly 13* (15b 2x4)
7.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wicket
7.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, speared into the rib cage, defended
awkwardly to the on side
7.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended off the back foot to the cover region
7.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, jusst short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wicket
Sehwag getting some medical attention after being hit on the gloves
repeatedly
The problem seems to be worse than we imagined
Sehwag is being helped off the field by the physio with a hand in
pain
Kaif the man coming in
V Sehwag retired hurt 14 (22b 3x4 0x6)
7.5 Ntini to Kaif, (noball) no run, short and quick again to Kaif, the
ball bacngs into his gloves! Ntini bowling a fiery spell here
7.5 Ntini to Kaif, no run
7.6 Ntini to Kaif, no run, just short of a leength and on the pads,
tapped to the on side
End of over 8 (1 run) India 33/1 (RR: 4.12)
M Ntini 4-0-16-1 (3nb) - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 13* (15b 2x4) M Kaif 0* (3b)
Allan Dawson into the attack
8.1 Dawson to Ganguly, no run
8.2 Dawson to Ganguly, no run
8.3 Dawson to Ganguly, no run
8.4 Dawson to Ganguly, one run
8.5 Dawson to Kaif, no run
8.6 Dawson to Kaif, two runs
End of over 9 (3 runs) India 36/1 (RR: 4.00)
AC Dawson 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 14* (19b 2x4) M Kaif 2* (5b)
9.1 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the middle and leg,
played down to short third man
9.2 Ntini to Ganguly, (noball) no run, and yet another no ball from
Ntini, striving for pace and bounce
9.2 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, short and on the stumps, pulled
excellently. the ball stays on the ground all along but runs away
to the fence
9.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, short and very very quick, that was a top
ball and just about ducked under
9.4 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover off the back foot
9.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
9.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
End of over 10 (5 runs) India 41/1 (RR: 4.10)
M Ntini 5-0-21-1 (4nb) - Paltan End
M Kaif 2* (5b) SC Ganguly 18* (26b 3x4)
10.1 Dawson to Kaif, FOUR, on the pads and full, Kaif dabs that away
effortlessly to the fine leg fence
10.2 Dawson to Kaif, no run
10.3 Dawson to Kaif, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, half-volley more
tempting than cold beer on a hot summer's day, Kaif creams the
ball through the covers with total confidence!
10.4 Dawson to Kaif, no run, full and on the off, pushed to point
10.5 Dawson to Kaif, no run, driven to cover
10.6 Dawson to Kaif, two runs, full and on the pads, worked through
midwicket
End of over 11 (10 runs) India 51/1 (RR: 4.64)
AC Dawson 2-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 18* (26b 3x4) M Kaif 12* (11b 2x4)
11.1 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
11.2 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, short and down the leg side, pulled away to
the fine leg region
11.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended carefully
11.4 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
11.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on the off, eased to long off with a
straight bat
11.6 Ntini to Ganguly, no run
End of over 12 (4 runs) India 55/1 (RR: 4.58)
M Ntini 6-0-25-1 (4nb) - Paltan End
M Kaif 12* (11b 2x4) SC Ganguly 22* (32b 4x4)
12.1 Dawson to Kaif, no run, slower ball outside the off, left alone
12.2 Dawson to Kaif, no run
12.3 Dawson to Kaif, no run, and again a slower ball, third in a row!
Kaif is confused, the ball goes through to the keeper
12.4 Dawson to Kaif, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
12.5 Dawson to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to cover
12.6 Dawson to Kaif, no run, slower ball once more and again Kaif is
fooled completely! the ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper!
top over from Dawson
End of over 13 (maiden) India 55/1 (RR: 4.23)
AC Dawson 3-1-13-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 22* (32b 4x4) M Kaif 12* (17b 2x4)
Hall into the attck
13.1 Hall to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the off, defended to
the off side
13.2 Hall to Ganguly, no run
13.3 Hall to Ganguly, no run
13.4 Hall to Ganguly, no run
13.5 Hall to Ganguly, one run, on the pads this time, eased to the
square leg region
13.6 Hall to Kaif, no run
End of over 14 (1 run) India 56/1 (RR: 4.00)
AJ Hall 1-0-1-0 - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 23* (37b 4x4) M Kaif 12* (18b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Dawson to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, defended
14.2 Dawson to Ganguly, one run
14.3 Dawson to Kaif, no run, full and far outside the off, driven to
point
14.4 Dawson to Kaif, FOUR, fullish and just outside the off, Kaif
steeres the ball very fine to the third man fence
14.5 Dawson to Kaif, no run
14.6 Dawson to Kaif, no run, full and on the pads, flicked gently to
midwicket and Rudulph drops an absolute sitter!
End of over 15 (5 runs) India 61/1 (RR: 4.07)
AC Dawson 4-1-18-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 24* (39b 4x4) M Kaif 16* (22b 3x4)
15.1 Hall to Ganguly, no run
15.2 Hall to Ganguly, one run
15.3 Hall to Kaif, no run
15.4 Hall to Kaif, no run
15.5 Hall to Kaif, no run
15.6 Hall to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
driven on the up to covers
End of over 16 (1 run) India 62/1 (RR: 3.88)
AJ Hall 2-0-2-0 - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 25* (41b 4x4) M Kaif 16* (26b 3x4)
Adams into the attack
16.1 Adams to Ganguly, no run, full and down the leg side, flicked to
short fine
16.2 Adams to Ganguly, one run, outside the off, punched to cover
16.3 Adams to Kaif, no run, outside the off, eased to short third man
16.4 Adams to Kaif, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to cover
16.5 Adams to Kaif, no run, on the off, defended
16.6 Adams to Kaif, one run, on the pads, eased through midwicket
End of over 17 (2 runs) India 64/1 (RR: 3.76)
PR Adams 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
M Kaif 17* (30b 3x4) SC Ganguly 26* (43b 4x4)
17.1 Hall to Kaif, no run
17.2 Hall to Kaif, no run
17.3 Hall to Kaif, no run
17.4 Hall to Kaif, one run, pushed less powerfully to mid on, and Kaif
charges early, running to the danger end, so the single is taken
17.5 Hall to Ganguly, one run, turned comfortably in front of square on
the onside
17.6 Hall to Kaif, no run
End of over 18 (2 runs) India 66/1 (RR: 3.67)
AJ Hall 3-0-4-0 - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 27* (44b 4x4) M Kaif 18* (35b 3x4)
18.1 Adams to Ganguly, two runs, tossed up, and Ganguly drives this past
a diving Adams, to long on, and Kaif calls early for the second
and gets it
18.2 Adams to Ganguly, no run
18.3 Adams to Ganguly, one run, clipped away to square leg for one
18.4 Adams to Kaif, one run, pushed away to the legside, wide of mid on,
for one
18.5 Adams to Ganguly, FOUR, Ganguly takes the aerial route, not in
control of it completely, but he gets it in the air wide of mid
off, into the gap for a four to cover
18.6 Adams to Ganguly, one run, and now quietly turned away to the
square leg region for one
End of over 19 (9 runs) India 75/1 (RR: 3.95)
PR Adams 2-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 35* (49b 5x4) M Kaif 19* (36b 3x4)
19.1 Hall to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, and the batsman has a
flirt with that and misses
19.2 Hall to Ganguly, two runs, down the wicket and Ganguly tries to
whack this one over long off, mistimes completely, and the ball
skies high in the air but lands safely in cover
19.3 Hall to Ganguly, no run
19.4 Hall to Ganguly, no run
19.5 Hall to Ganguly, one run, tapped wide of mid on for one
19.6 Hall to Kaif, one run, turned into the legside for one
End of over 20 (4 runs) India 79/1 (RR: 3.95)
AJ Hall 4-0-8-0 - Paltan End
M Kaif 20* (37b 3x4) SC Ganguly 38* (54b 5x4)
20.1 Adams to Kaif, no run, outside the off, Adams flirting with a wide
call there
20.2 Adams to Kaif, one run, placed wide of sweeper cover, who does well
to keep it down to one
20.3 Adams to Ganguly, one run, tapped in front of square leg for a
single
20.4 Adams to Kaif, one run, worked away to the legside
20.5 Adams to Ganguly, one run
20.6 Adams to Kaif, two runs, short and wide, and Kaif slashes this one
away behind square, in front of the gully fieldsman, and it runs
away for a couple
End of over 21 (6 runs) India 85/1 (RR: 4.05)
PR Adams 3-0-17-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 40* (56b 5x4) M Kaif 24* (41b 3x4)
21.1 Dawson to Ganguly, one run, around the wicket, turned away to
midwicket
21.2 Dawson to Kaif, no run
21.3 Dawson to Kaif, FOUR, pitched up outside th eoff, and Kaif drives
nicely, timing the ball extremely well, wide of mid off
21.4 Dawson to Kaif, one run, square this time, and sweeper cover cuts
this one off to just one
21.5 Dawson to Ganguly, no run
21.6 Dawson to Ganguly, one run, stroked away into the offside for one
more
End of over 22 (7 runs) India 92/1 (RR: 4.18)
AC Dawson 5-1-25-0 - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 42* (59b 5x4) M Kaif 29* (44b 4x4)
22.1 Adams to Ganguly, one run, fullish and on the off, stroked to long
on
22.2 Adams to Kaif, no run, short and outside the off, pulled to
midwicket
22.3 Adams to Kaif, no run, pushed to cover
22.4 Adams to Kaif, one run
22.5 Adams to Ganguly, one run, down the leg side, flicked away easily
22.6 Adams to Kaif, no run, short and a bit of width, chopped to cover
End of over 23 (3 runs) India 95/1 (RR: 4.13)
PR Adams 4-0-20-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 44* (61b 5x4) M Kaif 30* (48b 4x4)
23.1 Dawson to Ganguly, one run, full and on the off, defended to point
with soft hands
23.2 Dawson to Kaif, OUT: slower one on the off, Kaif lunge drives, the
ball catches the inside edge and pegs back the stumps!
India 96/2, Partnership of 89
M Kaif b Dawson 30 (49b 4x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 45* (62b 5x4) AC Dawson 5.2-1-26-1
23.3 Dawson to Mongia, no run, slower ball on the off, driven back to
the bowler
23.4 Dawson to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
News has come in that Sehwag's injury is not a fracture, but a soft
tissue injury just below the elbow. He has been advised 48 hours
rest
23.5 Dawson to Mongia, one run, helped along through square leg
23.6 Dawson to Ganguly, one run
End of over 24 (3 runs) India 98/2 (RR: 4.08)
AC Dawson 6-1-28-1 - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 46* (63b 5x4) D Mongia 1* (3b)
24.1 Adams to Ganguly, no run, full again and on the off, played back to
the bowler
24.2 Adams to Ganguly, one run, worked away to deep fine leg
24.3 Adams to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, spins in to the left hander, defended
24.4 Adams to Mongia, no run, flat and on the pads, played at and missed
24.5 Adams to Mongia, no run
24.6 Adams to Mongia, no run
End of over 25 (1 run) India 99/2 (RR: 3.96)
PR Adams 5-0-21-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 47* (65b 5x4) D Mongia 1* (7b)
Pollock back into te attack
25.1 Pollock to Ganguly, no run
25.2 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the stumps, shaping
away a touch, defended
25.3 Pollock to Ganguly, (noball) one run, worked through square leg to
bring up the hundred!
25.3 Pollock to Mongia, one run, full and outside the off, slanted down
to third man
25.4 Pollock to Ganguly, no run, on the pads, good length, driven to
long on
25.5 Pollock to Ganguly, no run
25.6 Pollock to Ganguly, no run
End of over 26 (3 runs) India 102/2 (RR: 3.92)
SM Pollock 5-1-20-0 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 2* (8b) SC Ganguly 48* (71b 5x4)
26.1 Adams to Mongia, no run
26.2 Adams to Mongia, legbye: two runs
26.3 Adams to Mongia, one run, driven to wide midwicket
26.4 Adams to Ganguly, one run
26.5 Adams to Mongia, one run, on the pads, pushed through square leg
26.6 Adams to Ganguly, no run
End of over 27 (5 runs) India 107/2 (RR: 3.96)
PR Adams 6-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 4* (12b) SC Ganguly 49* (73b 5x4)
27.1 Pollock to Mongia, one run, full and on the pads, glanced fine
27.2 Pollock to Ganguly, one run, pushed to cover with soft hands, quick
single run and that is the half-century for Ganguly!
27.3 Pollock to Mongia, one run
27.4 Pollock to Ganguly, no run
27.5 Pollock to Ganguly, FOUR, crashed through point! that is a fine
shot
27.6 Pollock to Ganguly, no run
End of over 28 (7 runs) India 114/2 (RR: 4.07)
SM Pollock 6-1-27-0 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 6* (14b) SC Ganguly 54* (77b 6x4)
28.1 Adams to Mongia, no run
28.2 Adams to Mongia, no run
28.3 Adams to Mongia, one run
28.4 Adams to Ganguly, no run, tossed up and on the off, driven back to
the bowler
28.5 Adams to Ganguly, no run, on the pads, stroked to mid on
28.6 Adams to Ganguly, SIX, stand and deliver! Ganguly launches Adams
into the stands over the sight screen! That was a fine shot!
End of over 29 (7 runs) India 121/2 (RR: 4.17)
PR Adams 7-0-31-0 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 7* (17b) SC Ganguly 60* (80b 6x4 1x6)
29.1 Hall to Mongia, no run, full and wide outside the off, slashed at
and missed
29.2 Hall to Mongia, no run, defended
29.3 Hall to Mongia, one run
29.4 Hall to Ganguly, no run, slower ball on the off, defended back to
the bwoler
29.5 Hall to Ganguly, one run, short ball on the pads, tucked away to
the on side
29.6 Hall to Mongia, wide: no run, slower ball, badly directed, down the
leg side and wide called
29.6 Hall to Mongia, no run, on the off and full, defended carefully
End of over 30 (3 runs) India 124/2 (RR: 4.13)
AJ Hall 5-0-11-0 (1w) - Paltan End
SC Ganguly 61* (82b 6x4 1x6) D Mongia 8* (21b)
30.1 Adams to Ganguly, OUT: full toss on the off, swatted back down the
ground and straight down Pollock's throat at long off! End of a
good innings from Ganguly!
India 124/3, Partnership of 28
SC Ganguly c Pollock b Adams 61 (83b 6x4 1x6)
D Mongia 8* (21b) PR Adams 7.1-0-31-1
30.2 Adams to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, pushed to point
30.3 Adams to Bangar, one run, on the off, driven to deep cover
30.4 Adams to Mongia, no run, on the off, spinning in, defended
30.5 Adams to Mongia, one run, well flighted and on the off, stroked to
long on
30.6 Adams to Bangar, no run, on the off, defended
End of over 31 (2 runs) India 126/3 (RR: 4.06)
PR Adams 8-0-33-1 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 9* (23b) SB Bangar 1* (3b)
31.1 Hall to Mongia, one run, on the off, eased to long off
31.2 Hall to Bangar, no run, on the off, flighted, defended
31.3 Hall to Bangar, no run, on the pads, driven to midwicket
31.4 Hall to Bangar, no run, shot of a length and outside the off, left
alone
31.5 Hall to Bangar, (noball) no run, full and on the pads, tapped to
midwicket
31.5 Hall to Bangar, one run, on the off, driven to cover
31.6 Hall to Mongia, one run
End of over 32 (4 runs) India 130/3 (RR: 4.06)
AJ Hall 6-0-15-0 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 11* (25b) SB Bangar 2* (8b)
Match State: Drinks
32.1 Adams to Mongia, one run
32.2 Adams to Bangar, no run
32.3 Adams to Bangar, no run, full and outside the off, driven to covers
32.4 Adams to Bangar, one run
32.5 Adams to Mongia, two runs, played down to fine leg
32.6 Adams to Mongia, one run
End of over 33 (5 runs) India 135/3 (RR: 4.09)
PR Adams 9-0-38-1 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 15* (28b) SB Bangar 3* (11b)
33.1 Ntini to Mongia, one run
33.2 Ntini to Bangar, one run
33.3 Ntini to Mongia, one run, full and on the pads, driven to midwicket
33.4 Ntini to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
Bangar has a waft and misses
33.5 Ntini to Bangar, no run, fuller and on the off, driven with an
angled bat to point
33.6 Ntini to Bangar, one run, driven well to long off
End of over 34 (4 runs) India 139/3 (RR: 4.09)
M Ntini 7-0-29-1 (4nb) - Paltan End
SB Bangar 5* (15b) D Mongia 17* (30b)
34.1 Adams to Bangar, one run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven to the deep cover region
34.2 Adams to Mongia, one run, fulltoss well outside the off stump, hit
across the line to the deep mid-wicket region, yet another easy
single added
34.3 Adams to Bangar, one run, driven wide of the cover fielder, singles
at will here
34.4 Adams to Mongia, no run, played straight to the mid-wicket fielder
34.5 Adams to Mongia, one run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Mongia comes down the track and drives it to the long-off region
34.6 Adams to Bangar, one run, fulltoss on the middle, Bangar comes down
the track and lofts it to the deep sqaure leg region, Ntini gets
there but not able to hold on to the ball
End of over 35 (5 runs) India 144/3 (RR: 4.11)
PR Adams 10-0-43-1 - Pavilion End
SB Bangar 8* (18b) D Mongia 19* (33b)
35.1 Ntini to Bangar, one run
35.2 Ntini to Mongia, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, pulled away to the deep fine-leg region, walking
single taken
35.3 Ntini to Bangar, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region
35.4 Ntini to Bangar, OUT: gone! good length delivery touch outside the
off stump, came in a fair bit, Bangar moves across and tries to
flick across the line but misses, ball hits the pad in-line with
the stump, huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger
India 146/4, Partnership of 22
SB Bangar lbw b Ntini 9 (21b 0x4 0x6)
D Mongia 20* (34b) M Ntini 7.4-0-31-2 (4nb)
35.5 Ntini to Sehwag, one run
35.6 Ntini to Mongia, one run
End of over 36 (4 runs) India 148/4 (RR: 4.11)
M Ntini 8-0-33-2 (4nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 21* (35b) V Sehwag 15* (23b 3x4)
the ball being changed again!
36.1 Pollock to Mongia, one run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
leg, turned away to the vacant sqaure leg region
36.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Sehwag goes for the cut but misses
36.3 Pollock to Sehwag, two runs, good length delivery outside the off
stump, turned away to the deep point region, Adams little late and
the batsmen take the second run, the run meter rolls down to 151!
36.4 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, played away to the backward of point
region
36.5 Pollock to Mongia, one run, short delivery on the middle, defended,
ball takes the edge and rolls away to the on side, quick single
called for and taken
36.6 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
played wide of the mid-off fielder, quick single taken, the throw
misses the stumps at the non-strikes end and Sehwag is safely in
End of over 37 (6 runs) India 154/4 (RR: 4.16)
SM Pollock 7-1-33-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 19* (27b 3x4) D Mongia 23* (37b)
37.1 Hall to Sehwag, no run, driven to the cover region, a good diving
stop there by the South African captain saves runs
37.2 Hall to Sehwag, SIX, fuller length delivery touch outside the off
stump, Sehwag moves forward and smashes it over the point fence,
great shot
37.3 Hall to Sehwag, OUT: short delivery outside the off stump, Sehwag
tires to play it across the line to the on side, ball takes the
top edge and balloons up towards the cover region, Smith gets
under it and takes a simple catch, Hall gets his man!
India 160/5, Partnership of 14
V Sehwag c Smith b Hall 25 (30b 3x4 1x6)
D Mongia 23* (37b) AJ Hall 6.3-0-21-1 (1w 1nb)
37.4 Hall to Agarkar, one run
37.5 Hall to Mongia, one run, played away to the deep fine-leg region
37.6 Hall to Agarkar, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, pushed to the on-side
End of over 38 (8 runs) India 162/5 (RR: 4.26)
AJ Hall 7-0-23-1 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 24* (38b) AB Agarkar 1* (2b)
38.1 Pollock to Mongia, one run, played down to the fine-leg region
38.2 Pollock to Agarkar, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away straight to the point fielder
38.3 Pollock to Agarkar, no run, great delivery! short and touch wide
outside the off stump, came in a bit, Agarkar had to play it and
in the end the misses, that was close
38.4 Pollock to Agarkar, no run, slower delivery, outside the off stump
and fuller in length, Agarkar tries to open the face of the bat
and run it down to the third-man region but misses
38.5 Pollock to Agarkar, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, this time Agarkar makes contact and the ball rusn down to
the third-man region
38.6 Pollock to Mongia, no run, pushed to the covers, another good over
by Pollock comes to an end
End of over 39 (2 runs) India 164/5 (RR: 4.21)
SM Pollock 8-1-35-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 2* (6b) D Mongia 25* (40b)
39.1 Hall to Agarkar, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump
and angling into the right hander, pushed to the off side
39.2 Hall to Agarkar, no run, touch short outside the off stump, turned
away to the gully region
39.3 Hall to Agarkar, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, Agarkar moves across, gets behind the line fo the
ball but only manages to push it back to the bowler
39.4 Hall to Agarkar, no run, outside the off stump, Agarkar tries to
run it down to third-man, ball takes the inside edge and goes past
the stumps, that was close
39.5 Hall to Agarkar, one run, driven down to the long-off region, a
single atlast
39.6 Hall to Mongia, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, played to the deep sqaure leg region, easy single to end the
over
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 166/5 (RR: 4.15)
AJ Hall 8-0-25-1 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
D Mongia 26* (41b) AB Agarkar 3* (11b)
40.1 Dawson to Mongia, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
played away to the deep point region
40.2 Dawson to Agarkar, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
Agarkar waits for it and turns it away past the gully fielder,
ball races away to the fence, great looking shot that
40.3 Dawson to Agarkar, no run, pushed back to the bowler
40.4 Dawson to Agarkar, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, played down to the long-on region for and easy
single
40.5 Dawson to Mongia, one run, good length delivery on the middle,
Mongia gives himself room and has a wild go at it, ball takes the
edge and goes to the sqaure leg region
40.6 Dawson to Agarkar, SIX, MAXIMUM! fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg stump line, Agarkar gives himself some room and has
a full swing at it, good clean hit and the ball sails over the
long-on fence
End of over 41 (13 runs) India 179/5 (RR: 4.37)
AC Dawson 7-1-41-1 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 28* (43b) AB Agarkar 14* (15b 1x4 1x6)
41.1 Ntini to Mongia, no run
41.2 Ntini to Mongia, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, pulled away to the deep sqaure leg region
41.3 Ntini to Agarkar, no run, bouncer on the middle, Agarkar ducks
under it
41.4 Ntini to Agarkar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the point region
41.5 Ntini to Agarkar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, was the slower one, Agarkar swings again but this time no
contact
41.6 Ntini to Agarkar, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
played down to the third-man region, easy single to end the over
End of over 42 (2 runs) India 181/5 (RR: 4.31)
M Ntini 9-0-35-2 (4nb) - Paltan End
AB Agarkar 15* (19b 1x4 1x6) D Mongia 29* (45b)
42.1 Dawson to Agarkar, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Agarkar goes for the cut but no contact with the target
42.2 Dawson to Agarkar, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, turned away to the deep sqaure leg region
42.3 Dawson to Mongia, OUT: good length delivery touch outside the off
stump and angling into the left hander, Mongia gives himself room
and drives it straight to McKenzie at cover, after showing his
juggling skills McKenzie holds on to it and Mongia has to walk
back !
India 182/6, Partnership of 22
D Mongia c McKenzie b Dawson 29 (46b 0x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 16* (21b 1x4 1x6) AC Dawson 7.3-1-42-2
42.4 Dawson to Patel, one run
42.5 Dawson to Agarkar, no run
42.6 Dawson to Agarkar, one run, smashed to the long-on region, easy
single taken
End of over 43 (3 runs) India 184/6 (RR: 4.28)
AC Dawson 8-1-44-2 - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 17* (23b 1x4 1x6) PA Patel 1* (1b)
43.1 Ntini to Agarkar, no run
43.2 Ntini to Agarkar, no run
43.3 Ntini to Agarkar, OUT: gone! fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Agarkar moves forward and lofts it to the deep cover
region, Hall gets under it and takes the simplest of catch, Ntini
gets his third victim
India 184/7, Partnership of 2
AB Agarkar c Hall b Ntini 17 (26b 1x4 1x6)
PA Patel 1* (1b) M Ntini 9.3-0-35-3 (4nb)
Harbhajan Singh is the new man
43.4 Ntini to Patel, no run
43.5 Ntini to Patel, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg stump
line, defended, ball goes to the on side, fielders are deep and
the single is taken
43.6 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, one run, played down to the third-man
region, easy single taken
End of over 44 (2 runs) India 186/7 (RR: 4.23)
M Ntini 10-0-37-3 (4nb) - Paltan End
Harbhajan Singh 1* (1b) PA Patel 2* (3b)
Dawson to continue
44.1 Dawson to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: as simple as it gets! fuller length
delivery touch outside the off stump, Harbhajan drives at it and
gets a decent edge, simple catch to Boucher, Dawson gets his third
wicket
India 186/8, Partnership of 2
Harbhajan Singh c Boucher b Dawson 1 (2b 0x4 0x6)
PA Patel 2* (3b) AC Dawson 8.1-1-44-3
44.2 Dawson to Sarandeep Singh, no run
44.3 Dawson to Sarandeep Singh, no run, pushed to the mid-on region
44.4 Dawson to Sarandeep Singh, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, angling into the right hander, pushed to the on-side
44.5 Dawson to Sarandeep Singh, one run, played away to the sqaure leg
region
44.6 Dawson to Patel, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, taken on the half-volley and driven wide of the cover
fielder, ball races away to the fence, solid shot from the young
man
End of over 45 (5 runs) India 191/8 (RR: 4.24)
AC Dawson 9-1-49-3 - Pavilion End
Sarandeep Singh 1* (4b) PA Patel 6* (4b 1x4)
45.1 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, no run
45.2 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, angling in a bit, play and miss
45.3 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, no run, fuller length delivery on the off,
angling in, pushed to the off side
45.4 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, one run, played away to the deep sqaure
leg region, easy single taken
45.5 Hall to Patel, no run, short delivery on the middle and angling
away from the left hander, pushed to the point region
45.6 Hall to Patel, no run, RUN OUT! turned away to the sqaure leg
region, Patel takes off for a single, send back by Sarandeep
Singh, Gibbs comes in quickly, dives, picks up the ball and throws
it to the keeper, the bails are taken off, third umpire woken up,
RED light flashes!
End of over 46 (1 run) India 192/8 (RR: 4.17)
AJ Hall 9-0-26-1 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
Sarandeep Singh 2* (8b) PA Patel 6* (6b 1x4)
India 192/9, Partnership of 6
PA Patel run out (Gibbs) 6 (6b 1x4 0x6)
46.1 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, no run
46.2 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, FOUR, short and wide outside the off
stump, smashed accross the line, good clean hit, ball flys away to
the long-on fence
46.3 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, two runs, good length delivery outside
the off stump, Sarandeep moves forward and has a go at it, ball
takes the leading edge and balloons up towards the cover region
but falls in nomans land
46.4 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, no run, pushed back to the bowler
46.5 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, (noball) no run
46.5 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, one run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, played down to the long-on region, run meter rolls
down to 200!
46.6 Pollock to Salvi, no run, quicker bouncer touch outside the off
stump, Salvi tries to cut but misses
End of over 47 (8 runs) India 200/9 (RR: 4.26)
SM Pollock 9-1-43-0 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
Sarandeep Singh 9* (14b 1x4) AM Salvi 0* (1b)
47.1 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, one run, pitched up delivery on the middle
and leg, played away to the deep mid-wicket region for an easy
single
47.2 Hall to Salvi, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, pushed down the track, bowler moves across and fields
47.3 Hall to Salvi, one run, played down the track past the bowler to
the mid-on region, quick single taken
47.4 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, FOUR, take that! slower delivery, on the
middle and off stump line, lofted over the mid-wicket fielder,
great shot
47.5 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, FOUR, short and wide outside the off
stump, Sarandeep Singh waits for it and runs it down to the thrid-
man fence
47.6 Hall to Sarandeep Singh, no run
End of over 48 (10 runs) India 210/9 (RR: 4.38)
AJ Hall 10-0-36-1 (1w 1nb) - Paltan End
AM Salvi 1* (3b) Sarandeep Singh 18* (18b 3x4)
48.1 Pollock to Salvi, no run, outside the off, good length, played at
and missed, throug to the keeper
48.2 Pollock to Salvi, no run, outside the off again, once more played
and missed
48.3 Pollock to Salvi, no run, outside the off, edged, straight to the
keeper, Boucher spills the catch!
48.4 Pollock to Salvi, three runs, slower ball on the off, chipped over
mid off to the deep, good running gets the batsmen three
48.5 Pollock to Sarandeep Singh, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, played down to short third man
48.6 Pollock to Salvi, (noball) no run, outside the off, swished at and
missed, through to the keeper
48.6 Pollock to Salvi, no run
End of over 49 (5 runs) India 215/9 (RR: 4.39)
SM Pollock 10-1-48-0 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Sarandeep Singh 19* (19b 3x4) AM Salvi 4* (9b)
49.1 Dawson to Sarandeep Singh, OUT: Sarandeep tries to hit Dawson on
the up and ends up hitting the ball straight in the air for the
South African skipper to catch
India 215/10, Partnership of 23
Sarandeep Singh c Smith b Dawson 19 (20b 3x4 0x6)
AM Salvi 4* (9b) AC Dawson 9.1-1-49-4
That's the end of the Indian innings at 215
South Africa will be very happy with their effort
Apart from a top score of 61 from Ganguly there was nothing much to
talk about in the Indian batting card
South Africa need 216 to win this match, join us in 35 minutes or
so for the South African reply!
Match State: Innings Break
0.1 Salvi to Smith, no run, outside the off, keeping a touch low, and
Smith allows that one to go through to the keeper
0.2 Salvi to Smith, no run, short of a length, and Smith punches this
wide of the short midwicket fielder
0.3 Salvi to Smith, no run, loud appeal for caught behind as Smith
tries to play this one away to third man, but it was bat hitting
ground, so SMith is ruled safe
0.4 Salvi to Smith, no run
0.5 Salvi to Smith, no run, pushed to the onside
0.6 Salvi to Smith, no run, pushing forward, driving to the onside, and
Salvi starts with a maiden
End of over 1 (maiden) South Africa 0/0 (RR: 0.00 RRR: 216/49 = 4.41)
AM Salvi 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 0* (0b) GC Smith 0* (6b)
1.1 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, and Gibbs chooses to
shoulder arms
1.2 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, full and outside the off, driven to the
extra cover fieldsman
1.3 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, some movement away from the batsman off
the wicket, as Gibbs leaves that one alone
1.4 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, full and straight, and Gibbs drives
fluently to the mid off fielder
1.5 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, loud appeal for leg before, Gibbs struck
just outside the off on the walk, and umpire Billy Bowden turns
that down
1.6 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run
End of over 2 (maiden) South Africa 0/0 (RR: 0.00 RRR: 216/48 = 4.50)
AB Agarkar 1-1-0-0 - Paltan End
GC Smith 0* (6b) HH Gibbs 0* (6b)
2.1 Salvi to Smith, no run, that one takes off outside the off stump,
and Smith is defeated completely, the ball shooting above the bat
2.2 Salvi to Smith, no run, still no runs off the bat - or from
anywhere else, for that matter - this one Smith steers to point
2.3 Salvi to Smith, two runs, clipped behind square for two, nicely
played
2.4 Salvi to Smith, wide: no run
2.4 Salvi to Smith, no run, full and wide, begging to be hit, and Smith
has a go at that one but sends it rocketing away to backward
point. He will be disappointed with that, Salvi will be relieved
2.5 Salvi to Smith, no run
2.6 Salvi to Smith, no run
End of over 3 (3 runs) South Africa 3/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 213/47 = 4.53)
AM Salvi 2-1-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 0* (6b) GC Smith 2* (12b)
3.1 Agarkar to Gibbs, FOUR, short and outside the off, pulled
brilliantly to the midwicket fence, don't bowl there to Gibbs
without cover
3.2 Agarkar to Gibbs, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, driven
exquisitely through cover
3.3 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched off the back foot to point
3.4 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, left well alone
3.5 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, fuller and outside the off, away swing
too, played at and missed
3.6 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run
End of over 4 (8 runs) South Africa 11/0 (RR: 2.75 RRR: 205/46 = 4.46)
AB Agarkar 2-1-8-0 - Paltan End
GC Smith 2* (12b) HH Gibbs 8* (12b 2x4)
4.1 Salvi to Smith, OUT: Salvi gets his man! played at and edged
through to the keeper! That is the first South African wicket down
South Africa 11/1, Partnership of 11
GC Smith c Patel b Salvi 2 (13b 0x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 8* (12b 2x4) AM Salvi 2.1-1-3-1 (1w)
4.2 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
shaping in, defended
4.3 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run
4.4 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, full and on the off, defended to the on
side as the ball swings late
4.5 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, again full, this time on the off and
shaping away, pushed to the off side
4.6 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 11/1 (RR: 2.20 RRR: 205/45 = 4.56)
AM Salvi 3-2-3-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 8* (12b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 0* (5b)
5.1 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run
5.2 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
5.3 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
5.4 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, quick one on the off, the ball swings
late and beats the driving bat of Gibbs! superb ball that from
Agarkar
5.5 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, fullish and outside the off, left well
alone
5.6 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 11/1 (RR: 1.83 RRR: 205/44 = 4.66)
AB Agarkar 3-2-8-0 - Paltan End
HH Dippenaar 0* (5b) HH Gibbs 8* (18b 2x4)
6.1 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, fullish and on the off, punched to
point
6.2 Salvi to Dippenaar, wide: no run, down the leg side, played at and
missed, off the thigh pad to the keeper and still called wide!
great take from Patel
6.2 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run
6.3 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run, fullish again and on the off, driven
well but straight to the man at point
6.4 Salvi to Dippenaar, one run
6.5 Salvi to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
6.6 Salvi to Gibbs, no run, on the middle and leg, short of a length,
played at and missed, hit on the pad
End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 13/1 (RR: 1.86 RRR: 203/43 = 4.72)
AM Salvi 4-2-5-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 1* (9b) HH Gibbs 8* (20b 2x4)
7.1 Agarkar to Dippenaar, no run, good length ball on the off, punched
to cover
7.2 Agarkar to Dippenaar, one run
7.3 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, again on the off and good length,
defended
7.4 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played to point
7.5 Agarkar to Gibbs, two runs, just a touch short and Gibbs launches
into a short arm jab, effective shot that
7.6 Agarkar to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 8 (3 runs) South Africa 16/1 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 200/42 = 4.76)
AB Agarkar 4-2-11-0 - Paltan End
HH Gibbs 10* (23b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 2* (12b)
8.1 Salvi to Gibbs, no run
8.2 Salvi to Gibbs, one run
8.3 Salvi to Dippenaar, FOUR
8.4 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run
8.5 Salvi to Dippenaar, FOUR
8.6 Salvi to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 9 (9 runs) South Africa 25/1 (RR: 2.78 RRR: 191/41 = 4.66)
AM Salvi 5-2-14-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 11* (25b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (16b 2x4)
9.1 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, good length ball on the middle and leg,
defended to the on side
9.2 Agarkar to Gibbs, FOUR, the length is good again but the line is on
the pads, flicked away brilliantly
9.3 Agarkar to Gibbs, no run, just shoort of a length and on the off,
defended to the off side
9.4 Agarkar to Gibbs, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
driven brilliantly off the back foot through cover point
9.5 Agarkar to Gibbs, one run
9.6 Agarkar to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 10 (9 runs) South Africa 34/1 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 182/40 = 4.55)
AB Agarkar 5-2-20-0 - Paltan End
HH Gibbs 20* (30b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (17b 2x4)
10.1 Salvi to Gibbs, (noball) no run, lovely line and length outside the
off, pure McGrath delivery, edged atraight to Sehwag at slip! he
catches the ball and throws it up! Pity he didn't hear the no-ball
call
10.1 Salvi to Gibbs, one run, pull played, awkwardly, Sarandeep Singh is
napping at mid on as the ball bobs up and lands harmlessly next to
him
10.2 Salvi to Dippenaar, one run
10.3 Salvi to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside the off, swing and
a miss, loud shout for the catch behind from the keeper, nowhere
near bat though
10.4 Salvi to Gibbs, FOUR, slightly fuller and Sehwag creams the ball
through point! top shot that
10.5 Salvi to Gibbs, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
10.6 Salvi to Gibbs, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a touch,
defended carefully
End of over 11 (7 runs) South Africa 41/1 (RR: 3.73 RRR: 175/39 = 4.49)
AM Salvi 6-2-21-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 11* (18b 2x4) HH Gibbs 25* (36b 5x4)
Our commentator got a bit excited there in the fourth ball of the
over, it was Gibbs of course who played perfectly balanced square
drive, not Sehwag! Apologies!
Harbhajan Singh into the attack early
11.1 Harbhajan Singh to Dippenaar, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, cut hard but straight to the man at point
11.2 Harbhajan Singh to Dippenaar, OUT: tossed up and outside the off,
Dippenaar plays a big booming drive, leaving a huuuuge gap between
bat and pad, Harbhajan could have driven his car through that gap,
but decides to send a wicket offspinner through instead, stumps
shattered!
South Africa 41/2, Partnership of 30
HH Dippenaar b Harbhajan Singh 11 (20b 2x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 25* (36b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 0.2-0-0-1
11.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, on the pads, spinning across
the batsman, defended to the on side
11.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, OUT: tossed up gentle off break, Gibbs
looks at at one very carefully and just keeps on looking as the
ball spins in and hits the pad! No stroke offered, trapped plumb
in front and the crooked Bowden finger goes up!
South Africa 42/3, Partnership of 1
HH Gibbs lbw b Harbhajan Singh 25 (37b 5x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 1* (1b) Harbhajan Singh 0.4-0-1-2
11.5 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, no run, big spin from outside the off,
sweep played and missed, hit on the pad
field is right in, slip, leg slip, forward short leg, silly mid off
11.6 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, no run
End of over 12 (1 run) South Africa 42/3 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 174/38 = 4.58)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-2 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 1* (1b) ND McKenzie 0* (2b)
12.1 Salvi to Rudolph, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, driven to cover
12.2 Salvi to Rudolph, one run
12.3 Salvi to McKenzie, no run, full and outside the of, swing and a
miss, the pressure is piling on here
12.4 Salvi to McKenzie, no run, fuller ball outside the off, left well
alone
12.5 Salvi to McKenzie, no run
12.6 Salvi to McKenzie, no run, full and on the off, shaping in too,
defended carefully
End of over 13 (1 run) South Africa 43/3 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 173/37 = 4.68)
AM Salvi 7-2-22-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 2* (3b) ND McKenzie 0* (6b)
13.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flat and on the pads, played at
and missed, hit on the pad
13.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended
13.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, tossed up a bit more, slow too,
defended
13.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, FOUR, full toss on the off, driven back
down the ground with confidence
13.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, tossed up and on the off again,
defended
13.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
End of over 14 (4 runs) South Africa 47/3 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 169/36 = 4.69)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-5-2 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 0* (6b) JA Rudolph 6* (9b 1x4)
Sarandeep Singh into the attack
14.1 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, slower, well flighted and
outside the off, defended
14.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, again slow and on the off,
defended awkwardly
14.3 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run
14.4 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, well flighted, slow and on the
off, defended
14.5 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, dead slow again and on the
stumps, defended watchfully
14.6 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, two runs, short of a length and a
little width this time, cut fine past short third man
End of over 15 (2 runs) South Africa 49/3 (RR: 3.27 RRR: 167/35 = 4.77)
Sarandeep Singh 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 6* (9b 1x4) ND McKenzie 2* (12b)
15.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flat and on the off, from
around the wicket, played awkwardly again
15.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, slightly slower and on the off,
defended to the off side
15.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, fuller, sloswer to the pads and
flatter, played back to the bowler
15.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, on the off again and just short
of a driving length, defended carefully
15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, sweep played and missed as the
ball drifts onto the pad, missed by a bit, hit on the pad
15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, worked to midwicket with the
spin
End of over 16 (1 run) South Africa 50/3 (RR: 3.12 RRR: 166/34 = 4.88)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-6-2 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 7* (15b 1x4) ND McKenzie 2* (12b)
16.1 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run, slow and on the off, defended
16.2 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, two runs, on the pads, sweep played,
the ball runs away fine
16.3 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, FOUR, a bit more air and Rudolph plays
a crisp cover drive, he beats the field easily with that shot
16.4 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run
16.5 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run, flat and on the off, defended
16.6 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run, on the pads and tossed up,
defended
End of over 17 (6 runs) South Africa 56/3 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 160/33 = 4.85)
Sarandeep Singh 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 2* (12b) JA Rudolph 13* (21b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run, flighted delivery outside the
off stump, played wide of the point fielder, quick single taken
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, quicker delivery, touch
outside the off stump, spinning into the left hander, tapped away
to the off side
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, no run
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, legbye: one run, tossed up delivery
outside the off stump, McKenzie goes for the sweep but misses,
ball flicks the pad and goes past the keeper
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, flighted delivery on the
middle and leg, swept away uplishly towards the fine-leg region
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run
End of over 18 (5 runs) South Africa 61/3 (RR: 3.39 RRR: 155/32 = 4.84)
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-10-2 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 4* (16b) JA Rudolph 15* (23b 2x4)
18.1 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, pushed to the mid-on region
18.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, swept away to the deep fine-
leg region, easy single taken
18.3 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, two runs, quicker delivery dwon the leg
side, played fine, beats the short fine-leg fielder
18.4 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run
18.5 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run
18.6 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, Rudolph reaches out for it and plays it wide of the
point fielder, quick single to end the over
End of over 19 (4 runs) South Africa 65/3 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 151/31 = 4.87)
Sarandeep Singh 3-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 18* (27b 2x4) ND McKenzie 5* (18b)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, on the off and spinning into
the left hander, pushed to the off side, quick single taken
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run, played away to the mid-wicket
region
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the
off stump, pushed to the covers\
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, one run, played wide of the point
fielder, easy single taken
End of over 20 (3 runs) South Africa 68/3 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 148/30 = 4.93)
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-13-2 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 20* (32b 2x4) ND McKenzie 6* (19b)
20.1 Ganguly to Rudolph, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
20.2 Ganguly to Rudolph, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
pushed to the third-man region
20.3 Ganguly to McKenzie, no run
20.4 Ganguly to McKenzie, no run
20.5 Ganguly to McKenzie, one run, slower delivery, ends up as a
fulltoss, played away to the deep mid-wicket region
20.6 Ganguly to Rudolph, two runs, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, played away to the backward of sqaure leg region, easy
couple
End of over 21 (4 runs) South Africa 72/3 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 144/29 = 4.97)
SC Ganguly 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 7* (22b) JA Rudolph 23* (35b 2x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, no run
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, FOUR, flat delivery on the middle and
off stump line, swept away to the mid-wicket fence, great shot
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the
off stump, pushed to the off side
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, on the off and spinning away,
great delivery, Rudolph pulls out of the delivery at the last
possible moment
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 77/3 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 139/28 = 4.96)
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-18-2 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 12* (25b 1x4) JA Rudolph 23* (38b 2x4)
22.1 Ganguly to McKenzie, one run, pushed to the third-man region
22.2 Ganguly to Rudolph, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed back down the track, Ganguly moves across and fields
22.3 Ganguly to Rudolph, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, turned away to the third-man region
22.4 Ganguly to McKenzie, one run, short and touch wide outside the off
stump, played away to the third-man region
22.5 Ganguly to Rudolph, no run, slower delivery, outside the off stump
and fuller in length, defended
22.6 Ganguly to Rudolph, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
tapped away to the third-man region for an easy single
End of over 23 (4 runs) South Africa 81/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 135/27 = 5.00)
SC Ganguly 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 25* (42b 2x4) ND McKenzie 14* (27b 1x4)
the required run rate moves up to 5.00
Sarandeep Singh is back
23.1 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run, on the middle and spinning
away, ball kept low after pitching, defended
23.2 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run
23.3 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, quicker delivery outside the
off stump, Rudolph tries to drive, ball takes the inside edge and
goes to the sqaure leg region
23.4 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, outside the off stump,
defended
23.5 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, flighted delivery outside the
off stump, played down to the mid-on region, quick single taken, a
good diving stop there by Harbhajan Singh saves runs
23.6 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, played past the mid-off
fielder, easy single to end the over
End of over 24 (3 runs) South Africa 84/3 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 132/26 = 5.08)
Sarandeep Singh 4-0-15-0 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 27* (46b 2x4) ND McKenzie 15* (29b 1x4)
24.1 Ganguly to Rudolph, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the deep cover region
24.2 Ganguly to McKenzie, no run, short delivery on the off and angling
back into the right hander, hits the back pad, huge appeal for LBW
tunred down, ball would have surely missed leg
24.3 Ganguly to McKenzie, no run
24.4 Ganguly to McKenzie, two runs, fulltoss on the middle and leg stump
line, played away to the backward of square leg region, the
fielder is wide and the second run is taken
24.5 Ganguly to McKenzie, two runs, played wide of the mid-wicket
fielder
24.6 Ganguly to McKenzie, no run
End of over 25 (5 runs) South Africa 89/3 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 127/25 = 5.08)
SC Ganguly 3-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 28* (47b 2x4) ND McKenzie 19* (34b 1x4)
25.1 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run, tossed up and on the off,
pushed to mid off
25.2 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, no run
25.3 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run
25.4 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run
25.5 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, flat and on the off, down the
wicket and padded away
25.6 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run
End of over 26 (1 run) South Africa 90/3 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 126/24 = 5.25)
Sarandeep Singh 5-0-16-0 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 29* (50b 2x4) ND McKenzie 19* (37b 1x4)
Sehag into the attack now, with arm strapped up
26.1 Sehwag to Rudolph, no run
26.2 Sehwag to Rudolph, one run
26.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
26.4 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
26.5 Sehwag to Rudolph, no run
26.6 Sehwag to Rudolph, no run
End of over 27 (2 runs) South Africa 92/3 (RR: 3.41 RRR: 124/23 = 5.39)
V Sehwag 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 20* (39b 1x4) JA Rudolph 30* (54b 2x4)
27.1 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run
27.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run
27.3 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, played to wide long off
27.4 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, full and on the pads, driven
to long on
27.5 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, pushed to mid on, quick single
scampered
27.6 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, full and on the pads, stroked
to the on side
End of over 28 (4 runs) South Africa 96/3 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 120/22 = 5.45)
Sarandeep Singh 6-0-20-0 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 32* (56b 2x4) ND McKenzie 22* (43b 1x4)
28.1 Sehwag to Rudolph, no run
28.2 Sehwag to Rudolph, one run
28.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
carefully
28.4 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, flatter, full and on the legs, stroked
to long on
28.5 Sehwag to Rudolph, one run
28.6 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run, full and on the off, tapped to the on
side
End of over 29 (3 runs) South Africa 99/3 (RR: 3.41 RRR: 117/21 = 5.57)
V Sehwag 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 34* (59b 2x4) ND McKenzie 23* (46b 1x4)
29.1 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run, tossed up and on the off,
played down to long off
29.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, well flighted again and on the
off, driven to the on side
29.3 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, flat and outside the off,
sweep played and missed, hit on the pad
29.4 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, on the pads, played to the on
side
29.5 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run
29.6 Sarandeep Singh to Rudolph, one run
End of over 30 (3 runs) South Africa 102/3 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 114/20 = 5.70)
Sarandeep Singh 7-0-23-0 - Paltan End
JA Rudolph 36* (61b 2x4) ND McKenzie 24* (50b 1x4)
30.1 Sehwag to Rudolph, no run
30.2 Sehwag to Rudolph, one run, on the pads, pushed softly towards mid
on
30.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, (noball) no run
30.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
awkwardly
30.4 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, full and speared in on the pads,
driven to long on
30.5 Sehwag to Rudolph, OUT: tossed up once more and on the off, Rudolph
tries to flickagainst the spin and closes the face of the bat too
early, the leading edge goes straight to Kaif at cover
South Africa 105/4, Partnership of 63
JA Rudolph c Kaif b Sehwag 37 (64b 2x4 0x6)
ND McKenzie 25* (53b 1x4) V Sehwag 2.5-0-8-1 (1nb)
30.6 Sehwag to Boucher, no run, full and on the off, attampted heave,
off the edge to the on side
End of over 31 (3 runs) South Africa 105/4 (RR: 3.39 RRR: 111/19 = 5.84)
V Sehwag 3-0-8-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 25* (53b 1x4) MV Boucher 0* (1b)
31.1 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run
31.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended to the on side
31.3 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, pushed to mid off, slow
enough to run a quick single
31.4 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, no run, slow and on the off, defended
carefully
31.5 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, no run
31.6 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, no run, on the off again, pushed
hesitantly to the off side
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 106/4 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 110/18 = 6.11)
Sarandeep Singh 8-0-24-0 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 26* (56b 1x4) MV Boucher 0* (4b)
32.1 Sehwag to McKenzie, FOUR, tossed up and on the off, driven down the
ground and past the man at mid off! lovely shot
32.2 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
32.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
32.4 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
32.5 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
32.6 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
End of over 33 (8 runs) South Africa 114/4 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 102/17 = 6.00)
V Sehwag 4-0-16-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 2* (6b) ND McKenzie 32* (60b 2x4)
33.1 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, one run, pushed to long on
33.2 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, on the pads, one-handed drive
to midwicket
33.3 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, well flighted and on the off,
driven well to long off
33.4 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, one run
33.5 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, tossed up and on the off, down
the wicket and driven to midwicket
33.6 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run, flat and on the stumps,
driven to long on
End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 118/4 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 98/16 = 6.12)
Sarandeep Singh 9-0-28-0 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 34* (64b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (8b)
34.1 Mongia to McKenzie, one run, far outside the off, slow and tossed
up, swept to deep fine leg
34.2 Mongia to Boucher, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven to
cover
34.3 Mongia to Boucher, no run, on the stumps, yet another sweep played
and missed, rapped on the pad
34.4 Mongia to Boucher, no run, driven back to the bowler
34.5 Mongia to Boucher, one run, again slow and on the off, driven to
long on
34.6 Mongia to McKenzie, one run, swept to deep fine leg
End of over 35 (3 runs) South Africa 121/4 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 95/15 = 6.33)
D Mongia 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 36* (66b 2x4) MV Boucher 5* (12b)
35.1 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run
35.2 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, one run
35.3 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, one run
35.4 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, no run
35.5 Sarandeep Singh to Boucher, one run, on the pads, jammed to the on
side for a single
35.6 Sarandeep Singh to McKenzie, no run, full and on the off, eased to
midwicket
End of over 36 (4 runs) South Africa 125/4 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 91/14 = 6.50)
Sarandeep Singh 10-0-32-0 - Paltan End
MV Boucher 7* (15b) ND McKenzie 38* (69b 2x4)
36.1 Mongia to Boucher, one run, swept fine
36.2 Mongia to McKenzie, no run, fuller and on the off, played back to
the bowler
36.3 Mongia to McKenzie, one run, on the pads and again the sweep! down
to fine leg
36.4 Mongia to Boucher, one run, cut to point, quick single stolen
36.5 Mongia to McKenzie, one run, down the wicket, driven to long off
36.6 Mongia to Boucher, (noball) one run
36.6 Mongia to McKenzie, no run, sweep played and missed
End of over 37 (6 runs) South Africa 131/4 (RR: 3.54 RRR: 85/13 = 6.54)
D Mongia 2-0-9-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 10* (18b) ND McKenzie 40* (73b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
37.1 Sehwag to Boucher, one run, played wide of the point fielder, easy
single taken
37.2 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
tapped away wide of the short third-man fielder
37.3 Sehwag to Boucher, one run, played away to the deep thrid-man
region
37.4 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
37.5 Sehwag to Boucher, one run, comes down the track, takes it on the
full and hits it down to the long-on region
37.6 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
End of over 38 (5 runs) South Africa 136/4 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 80/12 = 6.67)
V Sehwag 5-0-21-1 (1nb) - Paltan End
MV Boucher 13* (21b) ND McKenzie 42* (76b 2x4)
38.1 Mongia to Boucher, one run, fulltoss on the middle, smahed back
past the bowler to the long-on region
38.2 Mongia to McKenzie, one run, played down to the long-off region,
easy single taken
38.3 Mongia to Boucher, one run, swept away to the fineleg region
38.4 Mongia to McKenzie, FOUR
38.5 Mongia to McKenzie, no run
38.6 Mongia to McKenzie, three runs, down the wicket and lofted over mid
off, good running gets three and McKenzie his 50!
End of over 39 (10 runs) South Africa 146/4 (RR: 3.74 RRR: 70/11 = 6.36)
D Mongia 3-0-19-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 50* (80b 3x4) MV Boucher 15* (23b)
39.1 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
39.2 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
39.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, on the off, down the wicket and pushed
to long on
39.4 Sehwag to Boucher, one run, stroked to long on
39.5 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
39.6 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, pushed to long on for yet another
single
End of over 40 (5 runs) South Africa 151/4 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 65/10 = 6.50)
V Sehwag 6-0-26-1 (1nb) - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 53* (84b 3x4) MV Boucher 17* (25b)
Agarkar is back in the attack now
40.1 Agarkar to McKenzie, one run, full and on the pads, effortlessly
stroked to midwicket
40.2 Agarkar to Boucher, one run, again full and on the off, hit
straight back down the ground to long on
40.3 Agarkar to McKenzie, (noball) FOUR, full toss down the leg side and
flicked away, a no-ball to boot!
40.3 Agarkar to McKenzie, two runs, outside the off, jammed to third man
40.4 Agarkar to McKenzie, FOUR, flayed through cover point and no one is
going to stop that!
40.5 Agarkar to McKenzie, no run, pushed to point, no chance of a run
there
40.6 Agarkar to McKenzie, one run
End of over 41 (14 runs) South Africa 165/4 (RR: 4.02 RRR: 51/9 = 5.67)
AB Agarkar 6-2-34-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 65* (90b 5x4) MV Boucher 18* (26b)
Harbhajan Singh back into the attack
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, swept away for the single
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run, and again, paddled to the on
side
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, no run, top spinner outside the off,
played at and missed
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run, on the pads, swept to fine
leg
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, no run
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, three runs, swept once more! midwicket
fires the throw in as the batsmen come back for the second and
there's an over throw as well!
End of over 42 (6 runs) South Africa 171/4 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 45/8 = 5.62)
Harbhajan Singh 7-0-24-2 - Paltan End
MV Boucher 22* (29b) ND McKenzie 67* (93b 5x4)
42.1 Sehwag to Boucher, FOUR, down the wicket, bvig heave, the ball goes
off the inside edge and beats the man at short fine leg! welcome
boundary for South Africa
42.2 Sehwag to Boucher, two runs, outside the off, steered to third man
42.3 Sehwag to Boucher, one run, again on the off, whipped to midwicket
42.4 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run, on the off again, swept once more
42.5 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
42.6 Sehwag to Boucher, FOUR, on the pads, swept very hard this time,
Bangar misfields at fine leg and South Africa have another big
over under the belt
End of over 43 (12 runs) South Africa 183/4 (RR: 4.26 RRR: 33/7 = 4.71)
V Sehwag 7-0-38-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 68* (94b 5x4) MV Boucher 33* (34b 2x4)
43.1 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run, once again swept, not much to
say here
43.2 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, no run, on the off and flat, pushed to
cover
43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, no run, outside the off, big rip, cut
played and missed
43.4 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run
43.5 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, FOUR, slammed through midwicket, this
is a powerful shot
43.6 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run
End of over 44 (7 runs) South Africa 190/4 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 26/6 = 4.33)
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-31-2 - Paltan End
ND McKenzie 74* (97b 6x4) MV Boucher 34* (37b 2x4)
44.1 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
44.2 Sehwag to McKenzie, no run
44.3 Sehwag to McKenzie, one run
44.4 Sehwag to Boucher, two runs, chipped to long on
44.5 Sehwag to Boucher, no run
44.6 Sehwag to Boucher, one run
End of over 45 (4 runs) South Africa 194/4 (RR: 4.31 RRR: 22/5 = 4.40)
V Sehwag 8-0-42-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 37* (40b 2x4) ND McKenzie 71* (100b 6x4)
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, no run, tossed upo and outside the off,
swing and a miss
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, wide: no run
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run, on their pads, tapped to the
on side
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, two runs
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, one run
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, two runs
End of over 46 (8 runs) South Africa 202/4 (RR: 4.39 RRR: 14/4 = 3.50)
Harbhajan Singh 9-0-39-2 (1w) - Paltan End
MV Boucher 39* (43b 2x4) ND McKenzie 76* (103b 6x4)
46.1 Salvi to Boucher, wide: one run
46.1 Salvi to McKenzie, no run
46.2 Salvi to McKenzie, one run
46.3 Salvi to Boucher, two runs
46.4 Salvi to Boucher, no run
46.5 Salvi to McKenzie, one run
46.6 Salvi to Boucher, one run
End of over 47 (8 runs) South Africa 210/4 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 6/3 = 2.00)
AM Salvi 8-2-29-1 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 41* (46b 2x4) ND McKenzie 80* (106b 6x4)
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, wide: no run, down the leg side
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run, on the pads, swept well to
fine leg
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to McKenzie, OUT: well flighted and on the off,
swept straight to Salvi at deep midwicket, that is Harbhajan
Singh's 100th ODI wicket
South Africa 212/5, Partnership of 107
ND McKenzie c Salvi b Harbhajan Singh 80 (107b 6x4 0x6)
MV Boucher 42* (47b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 9.2-0-41-3 (2w)
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Pollock, one run
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Boucher, one run, on the off, hit to midwicket
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Pollock, no run
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Pollock, no run
End of over 48 (4 runs) South Africa 214/5 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 2/2 = 1.00)
Harbhajan Singh 10-0-43-3 (2w) - Paltan End
MV Boucher 43* (48b 2x4) SM Pollock 1* (3b)
48.1 Salvi to Boucher, one run, full toss on the pads, whipped to deep
backward square leg
48.2 Salvi to Pollock, no run, short bouncer, ducked well under
48.3 Salvi to Pollock, no run
48.4 Salvi to Pollock, one run, driven to cover, that is the winning
run!
end of the match here and South Africa have emerged on top
First win as skipper for Graeme Smith, a proud moment for him no
doubt
A good game all the way, probably the best of the tournament so far
India really did nto have enpough runs onb the board
Neil McKenzie's 80 was a fine innings, one that formed the backbone
of the innings