Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.45 local time (9.45 GMT)
Hello and Welcome to Wisden Cricinfo's live coverage of the second
Test between England and South Africa being held at Lord's, London
South African batsmen were in prime form in the first Test, they
could not have asked for a better start to the series even though
the match ended in a draw
Captain Smith especially was in sublime form, he scored a double
ton (277) in the first innings and a quick fire 85 in the second,
and Gibbs announced his return to form with a huge Ton in the
first innings
Vaughan was as solid as ever and his score of 156 in the first
innings eventually saved England the Test
Michael Vaughan's reign as England captain starts today, he will be
the 74th Test captain to lead England
The bowling was not up to the standard we set in the one-day
series," "We bowled South Africa out cheaply in those games and
maybe we got carried away with those performances".
There were a lot of positives to take from the first Test but we
have also got a lot to work on from that game." were his words
coming into this match
Jacques Kallis has been ruled out for this Test, but he will return
in time for the third Test which starts at Trent Bridge on August
14.
Generally cloudy. High around 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph, is the
weather forecast for the day
Steve Bucknor and Darrell Hair are the umpires for todays match
Peter Willey is the TV umpire and the Match Referee is Ranjan
Madugalle
the news from the middle is that Graeme Smith has won the toss and
elected to bowl first
Marcus Trescothick and Alec Stewart will play today despite the
injuries they picked up at Edgbaston.
England : Marcus Trescothick, Michael Vaughan, Mark Butcher, Nasser
Hussain, Anthony McGrath, Alec Stewart, Andrew Flintoff, Ashley
Giles, Darren Gough, Steve Harmison, James Anderson.
South African : Herschelle Gibbs, Graeme Smith, Gary Kirsten, Boeta
Dippenaar, Jacques Rudolph, Andrew Hall, Mark Boucher, Shaun
Pollock, Paul Adams, Dewald Pretorius, Makhaya Ntini.
Marcus Trescothick and Michael Vaughan will open the innings
and it will be Shaun Pollock to begin the bowling attack from the
Pavilion end
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery, outside the
off stump and moving away from the left hander, no shot offered
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, bit fuller, again outside the off
stump and moving away, left alone
0.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
0.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, bit closer to the off stump, but
not close enough to make Trescothick play at it
0.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, beauty! on the off stump line and
moving away from the left hander, Tresco reads it well and lets it
go through to the keeper
0.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, maiden! good length delivery,
pitched outside the off stump, this one kept it's line but
Trescothick is not intrested
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
Makhaya Ntini it will be from the Nursery End
1.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, bouncer on the middle supt line, 86 mph
delivery, Vaughan ducks under it and Boucher collects it
1.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Vaughan stands tall and pulls but makes no contact with the target
1.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, bit of away movement, no shot offered
1.4 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery in line with the off
stump, Vaughan moves across, gets behind it and defends, ball
rolls back to the bowler
1.5 Ntini to Vaughan, bye: one run, wayward delivery down the leg side,
Boucher dives and half stops it, batsmen cross over for an easy
single
1.6 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, Trescothick moves back and punches it into the gap between
cover and point, first runs of the bat
End of over 2 (3 runs) England 3/0
M Ntini 1-0-2-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 0* (5b) ME Trescothick 2* (7b)
2.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed away to the gully region, a good reflex stop there
saves runs
2.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, played down to the mid on region
2.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, Vaughan moves back and tries to turn it away to
the on side but misses the target, ball crashes into the pad
2.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
2.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short of a length delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and came back into the right hander, tunred
away to the sqaure leg region
2.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 3 (maiden) England 3/0
SM Pollock 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 2* (7b) MP Vaughan 0* (11b)
3.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, dropped! short delivery, on the
middle and angling away from the left hander, Tresco pokes at it
and gets an edge, straight in and straight out of the hands of
Smith at second slip, what a let off
3.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery, on the middle
and angling away, no shot offered
3.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, wide outside the off stump, left
alone
3.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
3.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery, on the middle and off
and angling away from the left hander, Tresco moaves back and
pushes it to the point region
3.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, beauty! good length delivery, touch
outside the off stump, Trescothick pulls away at the last possible
moment, great over from Ntini comes to an end
End of over 4 (maiden) England 3/0
M Ntini 2-1-2-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 0* (11b) ME Trescothick 2* (13b)
4.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended leaning forward
4.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to the
mid on region
4.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and came back in, ball hits Vaughan on the
pads but the impact was outside the line of the off stump
4.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery, on the off and
angling in, tunred away to the on side, Vaughan calls for a single
but Trescothick sends him back
4.5 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the off side, the cover fielder is deep and a
quick single is taken
4.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery touch outside
the off stump, no shot offered
End of over 5 (1 run) England 4/0
SM Pollock 3-2-1-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 1* (16b) ME Trescothick 2* (14b)
Ntini to continue
5.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, beauty! short delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and kept it's line, Vaughan pulls away and no damage
is done
5.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery, bit wide outside
the off stump, no shot offered
5.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off, Vaughan moves forward and defends, balls rolls away to the
silly mid on region, forward short leg fielder moves across and
fields
5.4 Ntini to Vaughan, three runs, good length delivery, on the off and
angling into the right hander, Vaughan moves foward and pushes it
down the track and past the mid on fielder
5.5 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
enough width for Trescothik to free his hands, sweet sound of
leather on wood and the ball races away to the backward of point
fence
5.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, pushed to the cover region
End of over 6 (7 runs) England 11/0
M Ntini 3-1-9-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 4* (20b) ME Trescothick 6* (16b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
6.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Vaughan moves across, gets behind the ball and defends it
6.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short of a length delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and angling into the right hander, Vaughan
defends but the shot is not timed well, ball takes the edge,
crashes into the pads and goes back
6.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
6.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the off side
6.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside
the off stump and angling back in, defened off the back foot
End of over 7 (maiden) England 11/0
SM Pollock 4-3-1-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 6* (16b 1x4) MP Vaughan 4* (26b)
7.1 Ntini to Trescothick, OUT: first strike! short delivery, on the
middle and angling away from the left hander, Trescothick tries to
defend, ball takes the inside edge and crashes into the off stump
England 11/1, Partnership of 11
ME Trescothick b Ntini 6 (17b 1x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 4* (26b) M Ntini 3.1-1-9-1
Mark Butcher is the new batsman
7.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, defended
7.3 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the leg
stump, Buther moves across and flicks it away to the third man
fence
7.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run
7.5 Ntini to Butcher, three runs, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, Butcher moves bakc and punches it down the track to the
long off region, sweetly timed shot
7.6 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, tunred away to the on side
End of over 8 (7 runs) England 18/1
M Ntini 4-1-16-1 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 7* (4b 1x4) MP Vaughan 4* (27b)
8.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, pushed to the point region, Adams is the fielder
8.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
8.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, bit fuller but again outside the off
stump, no shot offered
8.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
8.5 Pollock to Butcher, (noball) no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, defended
8.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run
8.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, pushed to the gully region
End of over 9 (1 run) England 19/1
SM Pollock 5-3-2-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 4* (27b) MA Butcher 7* (11b 1x4)
9.1 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, played wide of the mid on fielder, easy single
taken
9.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, this one came back,
Butcher tries to duck but is late and the ball crashes into his
upper arm
9.3 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, take that! fuller length delivery on the
middle and off stump line, Butcher quickly ges into position and
drives it past the mid on fielder, great shot
Ntini decides to come round the wicket
9.4 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
Butcher goes back and cracks it wide of the diving point fielder,
superb timing
9.5 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, three in a row! fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, was in the slot and is driven away to the
cover fence
9.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run
End of over 10 (13 runs) England 32/1
M Ntini 5-1-29-1 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 5* (28b) MA Butcher 19* (16b 4x4)
10.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Vaughan pushes at it and gets beaten
10.2 Pollock to Vaughan, three runs, short delivery wide outside the off
stump, Vaughan goes back and plays it away to the vacant third man
region
10.3 Pollock to Butcher, OUT: gone! short of a good length delivery,
pitched in line with the off stump and moving away from the left
hander, Butcher pokes at it and gets a thick edge, Andrew Hall at
third slip makes no mistake and Pollock gets his first wicket
England 35/2, Partnership of 24
MA Butcher c Hall b Pollock 19 (17b 4x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 8* (30b) SM Pollock 5.3-3-5-1 (1nb)
Nasser Hussain is the new batsman
10.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
10.5 Pollock to Hussain, legbye: one run, good length delivery down the
leg side, Hussain tries to turn it away but misses, ball clips the
pad and goes down to the fine leg region
10.6 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the short cover region, quick single taken
End of over 11 (5 runs) England 37/2
SM Pollock 6-3-6-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 9* (31b) N Hussain 0* (2b)
11.1 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, good length dleivery outside the off stump,
Vaughan moves forward and defends, ball takes the edge and runs
away to the vacant third man boundary
11.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
11.3 Ntini to Vaughan, two runs, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed into the gap between point and gully, easy couple added to
the total
11.4 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, no shot offered
11.5 Ntini to Vaughan, two runs, short delivery, on the middle and
angling down the leg side, pulled away to the fine leg region, the
fielder is wide and the second run is taken
11.6 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Vaughan moves across a bit and plays it away to
the backward of sqaure leg fence, great shot
End of over 12 (12 runs) England 49/2
M Ntini 6-1-41-1 - Nursery End
N Hussain 0* (2b) MP Vaughan 21* (37b 2x4)
Pollock to continue
12.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
12.2 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
12.3 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling back into the right hander, extra bounce
and Hussain misses the target, ball crashes into his pad
12.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run
12.5 Pollock to Hussain, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, Hussain defends it, ball goes over Adams at
forward short leg and a quick single is taken, the England total
moves up to 50
12.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
End of over 13 (1 run) England 50/2
SM Pollock 7-3-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 1* (7b) MP Vaughan 21* (38b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Pretorius comes to bowl replacing Ntini
13.1 Pretorius to Hussain, no run
13.2 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, pitches it up, Hussain gets forward
and drives it along theground back to the bowler
13.3 Pretorius to Hussain, one run, goes back a bit and defends it to
the on side for the quick single
13.4 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on off stump, the
English skipper leans forward and defends it towards point
13.5 Pretorius to Vaughan, (noball) one run, just outside off stump,
drags him for the drive and Vaughan edges it, doesnt carry to
slips eventhough Pretorius oversteps to deliver that ball
13.5 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, just outside off stump, Hussain
judges it well and lets it to the keeper
13.6 Pretorius to Hussain, one run, on off stump, taps it towards cover
for the easy single to keep strike
End of over 14 (4 runs) England 54/2
D Pretorius 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 3* (12b) MP Vaughan 22* (40b 2x4)
14.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run, on target, Hussain gets his bat well in
front and defends it down as Pollock starts his 8th over for the
Test
14.2 Pollock to Hussain, no run, outside off stump, Hussain's front foot
is well forward as he shoulders arms
14.3 Pollock to Hussain, no run, fuller length ball, still outside off
stump, less bounce this time as Hussain lets it go to Boucher
again
14.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run, on target, defends off the back foot
14.5 Pollock to Hussain, no run
14.6 Pollock to Hussain, no run
End of over 15 (maiden) England 54/2
SM Pollock 8-4-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 22* (40b 2x4) N Hussain 3* (18b)
15.1 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, on off stump, defends it to gully
15.2 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, just outside off stump, Vaughan
wanted to let it go, but the ball bounces a bit more and catches
the edge and rolls to Boucher
15.3 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, this time let alone to the keeper
without any bat intervention
15.4 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, outside off stump, left alone
15.5 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run, on his hips, defends it down towards
square leg
15.6 Pretorius to Vaughan, two runs, on off stump, leans forward and
defends, aa thick edge and the ball races past gully for a couple
of runs
End of over 16 (2 runs) England 56/2
D Pretorius 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 3* (18b) MP Vaughan 24* (46b 2x4)
Pollock to continue, into his 9th over now
16.1 Pollock to Hussain, three runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, Hussian goes back and cuts, ball takes the edge and goes
wide of the gully fielder
16.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery on the off,
defended
16.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, tunred away to the on side
16.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
16.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good lengt delivery, on the off and
angling back into the right hander, defended
16.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
End of over 17 (3 runs) England 59/2
SM Pollock 9-4-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 6* (19b) MP Vaughan 24* (51b 2x4)
17.1 Pretorius to Hussain, three runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg stump line, Hussain moves across, gets inside the
line and plays it away to the deep mid wicket region, was not
timmed perfectly and the ball stops in front of the rope
17.2 Pretorius to Vaughan, one run, short delivery outside the off
stump, Vaughan defends, ball takes the inside edge goes away to
the fine leg region
17.3 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, defended
17.4 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, good length delivery on the middle
and off stump line, played down the track to the mid on region, a
good diving stop there saves runs
17.5 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, pushed to the gully region
17.6 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 18 (4 runs) England 63/2
D Pretorius 3-0-10-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 25* (52b 2x4) N Hussain 9* (24b)
Finally Pollock is given a break and Andrew Hall takes over
18.1 Hall to Vaughan, no run, wayward dleivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
18.2 Hall to Vaughan, no run
18.3 Hall to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the off side
18.4 Hall to Vaughan, no run, beauty! good length delivery touch outside
the off stump, Vaughan had to play at it and in the end should
consider himself luckly not to have edged it
18.5 Hall to Vaughan, no run
18.6 Hall to Vaughan, no run
End of over 19 (maiden) England 63/2
AJ Hall 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 9* (24b) MP Vaughan 25* (58b 2x4)
19.1 Pretorius to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Hussain goes for the pull but makes no contact
19.2 Pretorius to Hussain, (noball) no run, again short outside the off
stump, Hussain thinks about the pull but moves away at the last
moment
19.2 Pretorius to Hussain, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Hussain moves forward, takes it on the half volley and
drives it away to the long off fence
19.3 Pretorius to Hussain, one run
19.4 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run
19.5 Pretorius to Vaughan, no run
19.6 Pretorius to Vaughan, FOUR, good length delivery down the leg side,
Vaughan moves across, gets inside the line and plays it away to
the fine leg fence
End of over 20 (10 runs) England 73/2
D Pretorius 4-0-20-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 14* (28b 1x4) MP Vaughan 29* (61b 3x4)
20.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, pushed to the point region
20.2 Hall to Hussain, OUT: good length delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back into the right hander, Hussain goes for the
drive and ends up edging it on to his stumps, first wicket for
Hall at Lord's, Hussain's bad run continues
England 73/3, Partnership of 38
N Hussain b Hall 14 (30b 1x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 29* (61b 3x4) AJ Hall 1.2-1-0-1
Anthony McGrath is the new batsman
20.3 Hall to McGrath, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the cover fielder
20.4 Hall to McGrath, no run
20.5 Hall to McGrath, FOUR, fuller length dleivery outside the off
stump, played into the gap between point and gully
20.6 Hall to McGrath, OUT: oh dear! good length delivery on the middle
and off stump line, McGrath tries to turn it away to the on side,
ball takes the leading edge and pops up to Kirsten at cover, Hall
strikes again and England is in deep trouble
England 77/4, Partnership of 4
A McGrath c Kirsten b Hall 4 (4b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 21 (4 runs) England 77/4
AJ Hall 2-1-4-2 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 29* (61b 3x4)
Stewart is the new batsman
21.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
21.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
21.3 Ntini to Vaughan, bye: FOUR, wayward delivery down the leg side,
ball beats the diving Boucher and runs down to the fine leg fence
21.4 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
played away to the third man fence with an angled bat
21.5 Ntini to Vaughan, OUT: gone! short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Vaughan goes for the pull and ends up hitting it
straight down the throat of substitute McKenzie at deep fine leg
England 85/5, Partnership of 8
MP Vaughan c sub (ND McKenzie) b Ntini 33 (66b 4x4 0x6)
AJ Stewart 0* (0b) M Ntini 6.5-1-45-2
3 wickets in 10 balls!
Andrew Flintoff is the new batsman
21.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump
line, Flintoff ducks under it
End of over 22 (8 runs) England 85/5
M Ntini 7-1-45-2 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 0* (0b) A Flintoff 0* (1b)
22.1 Hall to Stewart, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, played wide of the mid on fielder, easy single taken
22.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the cover fielder
22.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended back to the bowler
22.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven back to the bowler at one bounce
22.5 Hall to Flintoff, no run, beauty! short dleivery, on the off and
angling back into the right hander, Flintoff pushes at it and gets
beaten
22.6 Hall to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
back in, Flintoff goes back and defends
End of over 23 (1 run) England 86/5
AJ Hall 3-1-5-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 1* (1b) A Flintoff 0* (6b)
23.1 Ntini to Stewart, no run
23.2 Ntini to Stewart, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
23.3 Ntini to Stewart, three runs, played wide of the fine leg fielder
23.4 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, good length delviery wide outside the off
stump, Flintoff chases it and ends up edging it over the slip
fielders
23.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run
23.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer, on the middle and angling down
the leg side, Flintoff ducks under it
End of over 24 (7 runs) England 93/5
M Ntini 8-1-52-2 - Nursery End
AJ Stewart 4* (4b) A Flintoff 4* (9b 1x4)
24.1 Hall to Stewart, no run, good length delivery, on the off and
angling into the right hander, defended
24.2 Hall to Stewart, no run, pushed to covers
24.3 Hall to Stewart, one run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, pushed wide of the cover fielder, quick single taken
24.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to Kirsten at covers
24.5 Hall to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff moves forward and defends
24.6 Hall to Flintoff, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side
End of over 25 (1 run) England 94/5
AJ Hall 4-1-6-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 5* (7b) A Flintoff 4* (12b 1x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
and that's lunch on the first day
we will be back with the live coverage of the post lunch session in
30 minutes time
be sure to join us then
Welcome back
South Africans are in the driver's seat after the first session
and now it is up to Stewart and Flintoff to get England out of the
hole
players are out in the middle and we are all set for the start of
the post lunch session
Ntini will start the bowling attack from the Nursery End and it
will be Stewart to take strike
25.1 Ntini to Stewart, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
back into the right hander, tunred away to the on side
25.2 Ntini to Stewart, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played back to the bowler
25.3 Ntini to Stewart, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the mid on region
25.4 Ntini to Stewart, two runs, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed wide of the cover fielder, the first run is taken
quickly and they come back for the second
25.5 Ntini to Stewart, OUT: gone! short delivery on the middle, Stewart
goes back to pull but is late into the shot and ends up hitting it
towards the square leg region, Paul Adams moves forward and takes
an easy catch, Ntini strikes
England 96/6, Partnership of 11
AJ Stewart c Adams b Ntini 7 (12b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 4* (12b 1x4) M Ntini 8.5-1-54-3
Giles is the new batsman
25.6 Ntini to Giles, no run
End of over 26 (2 runs) England 96/6
M Ntini 9-1-54-3 - Nursery End
A Flintoff 4* (12b 1x4) AF Giles 0* (1b)
Smith decides to go for the kill, Pollock is back
26.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
26.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
26.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
26.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
26.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven back down the track, Pollock stops it with his boot
26.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, pushed to the mid off region
End of over 27 (maiden) England 96/6
SM Pollock 10-5-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 0* (1b) A Flintoff 4* (18b 1x4)
27.1 Ntini to Giles, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling down
the leg side, Giles ducks under it
27.2 Ntini to Giles, no run, bouncer on the middle, Giles ducks
27.3 Ntini to Giles, two runs, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, tunred away to the deep backward of sqaure leg
region, Giles off the mark
27.4 Ntini to Giles, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the mid off region
27.5 Ntini to Giles, no run, overpitched delivery on the middle and
angling down the leg side, Giles tries to turn it away but misses,
ball crashes into the pad, huge appeal for LBW turned down
27.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, bouncer on the middle, Giles ducks under it
End of over 28 (2 runs) England 98/6
M Ntini 10-1-56-3 - Nursery End
A Flintoff 4* (18b 1x4) AF Giles 2* (7b)
28.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
28.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
28.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff moves across, gets behind the ball and defends it
28.4 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, no stopping that! fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg stump line, driven away to the mid wicket
fence, nicely timed shot
28.5 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, turned away to the mid wicket region,
the fielder is deep and a quick single is taken
28.6 Pollock to Giles, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, Giles
moves back and smashes it to the point fence
End of over 29 (9 runs) England 107/6
SM Pollock 11-5-19-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 9* (23b 2x4) AF Giles 6* (8b 1x4)
29.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer, pitched outside the off stump
and angling into the right hander, Flintoff reads it well and
ducks under it
29.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run
29.3 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, pulled away to the backward of sqaure leg region, easy
single taken
29.4 Ntini to Giles, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
punched off the back foot to the point region, a good diving stop
there saves runs
29.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer on the middle and off stump
line, Flintoff thinks of pulling it but pulls away at the last
moment
29.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
into the right hander, Flintoff takes his eyes off the ball and
gets hit
End of over 30 (2 runs) England 109/6
M Ntini 11-1-58-3 - Nursery End
AF Giles 7* (9b 1x4) A Flintoff 10* (28b 2x4)
Andrew Hall is back
30.1 Hall to Giles, no run, good length delivery on the middle, pushed
down to the mid on region
30.2 Hall to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, Giles
has a go at it but misses the target by miles
30.3 Hall to Giles, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling in, pushed down the track to the mid on
region
30.4 Hall to Giles, no run, fraction short outside the off stump, cut
away to the point region
30.5 Hall to Giles, no run
30.6 Hall to Giles, no run, almost! short delivery outside the off
stump, Gailes tries to push it away, ball takes the inside edge
and crashes on to his pad
End of over 31 (maiden) England 109/6
AJ Hall 5-2-6-2 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 10* (28b 2x4) AF Giles 7* (15b 1x4)
31.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played straight to Dippenaar at backward sqaure
31.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, Flintoff goes for the pull, a half hearted attempt,
ball takes the edge and goes to the short fine leg region
31.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the cover region
31.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, fraction short, on the off and angling
in, again a half hearted pull shot, this time no contact made,
ball hits the pad and goes to the gully region
31.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
31.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, played back to the bowler at one bounce
End of over 32 (maiden) England 109/6
M Ntini 12-2-58-3 - Nursery End
AF Giles 7* (15b 1x4) A Flintoff 10* (34b 2x4)
32.1 Hall to Giles, OUT: beauty! good length delivery touch outside the
off stump, Giles had to play at it and ends up edging it straight
to Pollock at first slip, Halls gets his third wicket and England
slip deeper and deeper into trouble
England 109/7, Partnership of 13
AF Giles c Pollock b Hall 7 (16b 1x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 10* (34b 2x4) AJ Hall 5.1-2-6-3
Darren Gough is the new batsman
32.2 Hall to Gough, no run
32.3 Hall to Gough, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
32.4 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, Gough
stands tall and defends it
32.5 Hall to Gough, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and leg,
pushed to the mid on region
32.6 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, left
alone
End of over 33 (maiden) England 109/7
AJ Hall 6-3-6-3 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 10* (34b 2x4) D Gough 0* (5b)
33.1 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, short delivery on the off and angling
into the right hander, pushed away to the short fine leg region,
easy single taken, Boucher moves across and fields
33.2 Ntini to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
pushed straight to the man at gully
33.3 Ntini to Gough, wide: no run, bouncer, on the middle and angling
down the leg side, Boucher dives full length and saves four runs
33.3 Ntini to Gough, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Gough moves back and has a go at it but makes no contact
33.4 Ntini to Gough, legbye: one run, bouncer on the middle, Gough ducks
but not fast enough, ball hits his elbow and goes away to the
short fine leg region
Gough seems to be in trouble, the physio is out in the middle with
the magic spray
the spray does it's job and Gough is back at his mark
33.5 Ntini to Flintoff, OUT: another one bites the dust! short delivery
on the middle, pulled away straight to Paul Adams at deep square
leg, easy catch held and Ntini gets his fourth wicket
England 112/8, Partnership of 3
A Flintoff c Adams b Ntini 11 (36b 2x4 0x6)
D Gough 0* (8b) M Ntini 12.5-2-60-4 (1w)
that was a shocking shot from flintoff
Harmison is the new batsman
33.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run, outside the off stump, no shot offered
End of over 34 (3 runs) England 112/8
M Ntini 13-2-60-4 (1w) - Nursery End
D Gough 0* (8b) SJ Harmison 0* (1b)
34.1 Hall to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
Gough swing hard at it but misses
34.2 Hall to Gough, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played wide of the point fielder, a good stop saves a certain four
34.3 Hall to Harmison, legbye: one run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg stump line, Harmison tries to turn it away but
misses, ball hits the pad and rolls away to the vacant sqaure leg
region
34.4 Hall to Gough, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off stump,
played wide of the third slip fielder, ball races away to the
vacant third man fence
34.5 Hall to Gough, no run, great delivery! on the off and angling back
in sharply, Gough misses it completely, ball hits the pad and goes
over the stumps, that was close
34.6 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, driven
straight to the cover fielder
End of over 35 (6 runs) England 118/8
AJ Hall 7-3-11-3 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 0* (2b) D Gough 5* (13b 1x4)
Ntini to continue
35.1 Ntini to Harmison, no run, outside the off stump left alone
35.2 Ntini to Harmison, no run
35.3 Ntini to Harmison, no run, yorker length delivery outside the off
stump, Harmison tries to force it away but makes no contact
35.4 Ntini to Harmison, no run, short delivery, pitched well wide of the
off stump and angling back into the right hander, no shot offered
35.5 Ntini to Harmison, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, Harmison tries to loft it over the off side field but makes
no contact with the target
35.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run, pitched up delivery touch outside the
off stump, again the shot makes no contact and it's a maiden for
Ntini
End of over 36 (maiden) England 118/8
M Ntini 14-3-60-4 (1w) - Nursery End
D Gough 5* (13b 1x4) SJ Harmison 0* (8b)
36.1 Hall to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the on side
36.2 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery angling down the leg side
36.3 Hall to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
Gough tries to drive but gets beaten
36.4 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, Gough
moves back and drives but again gets beaten
36.5 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling back
in, pushed back to the bowler off the back foot
36.6 Hall to Gough, no run
End of over 37 (maiden) England 118/8
AJ Hall 8-4-11-3 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 0* (8b) D Gough 5* (19b 1x4)
37.1 Ntini to Harmison, no run, bouncer on the middle and off stump
line, Harmison ducks under it
37.2 Ntini to Harmison, OUT: five-wicket haul! good length delivery, on
the off and angling back into the right hander, Harmison play all
over it and the ball crashes into the wood work, Ntini celebrates
England 118/9, Partnership of 6
SJ Harmison b Ntini 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
D Gough 5* (19b 1x4) M Ntini 14.2-3-60-5 (1w)
Anderson is the last man in
37.3 Ntini to Anderson, one run, short delivery on the leg stump line,
tunred down to the fine leg region, easy single taken
37.4 Ntini to Gough, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region, the fielder is deep and a quick single
is taken
37.5 Ntini to Anderson, no run, bouncer on the middle, 87.1 mph
delivery, Anderson ducks under it
37.6 Ntini to Anderson, no run
End of over 38 (2 runs) England 120/9
M Ntini 15-3-62-5 (1w) - Nursery End
D Gough 6* (20b 1x4) JM Anderson 1* (3b)
38.1 Hall to Gough, no run, outside the off stump left alone
38.2 Hall to Gough, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed to the third man region
38.3 Hall to Anderson, no run
38.4 Hall to Anderson, one run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended to the off side, quick single taken
38.5 Hall to Gough, two runs, short delivery outside the off stump,
Gough moves back and lofts it away to the third man region
38.6 Hall to Gough, one run, good length delivery on the middle and leg,
another wild swing and the ball rolls away to the mid on region
End of over 39 (5 runs) England 125/9
AJ Hall 9-4-16-3 - Pavilion End
D Gough 10* (24b 1x4) JM Anderson 2* (4b)
39.1 Ntini to Gough, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump line,
Gough ducks under it
39.2 Ntini to Gough, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg stump
line, turned away uplishly past the forward short leg fielder
39.3 Ntini to Anderson, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
played down to the short fine leg region, easy single taken
39.4 Ntini to Gough, FOUR, take that! fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, gough quickly gets into position and drives it away to
the cover fence
39.5 Ntini to Gough, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the short cover region, was more of a mis-hit, easy
single taken
Ntini decides to come round the wicket to the left hander
39.6 Ntini to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Anderson tries to run it away fine but gets beaten
End of over 40 (7 runs) England 132/9
M Ntini 16-3-69-5 (1w) - Nursery End
D Gough 16* (28b 2x4) JM Anderson 3* (6b)
40.1 Hall to Gough, two runs, short delivery outside the off stump,
punched past the cover fielder, Gough had to rush back in for the
second but the throw was wide and no damage is done
40.2 Hall to Gough, no run, penalty runs! short delivery outside the off
stump, Gough misses it so does the keeper, ball hits the helmet
and England gets five runs
40.3 Hall to Gough, no run
40.4 Hall to Gough, no run
40.5 Hall to Gough, no run
40.6 Hall to Gough, no run
End of over 41 (7 runs) England 139/9
AJ Hall 10-4-18-3 - Pavilion End
JM Anderson 3* (6b) D Gough 18* (34b 2x4)
Paul Adams into the attack now
41.1 Adams to Anderson, no run, down the leg side, no shot offered
41.2 Adams to Anderson, no run, wide delivery down the leg side
41.3 Adams to Anderson, no run
41.4 Adams to Anderson, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Anderson tries to turn it away but misses
41.5 Adams to Anderson, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
ball hits the pad
41.6 Adams to Anderson, one run, short delivery on the middle and
angling down the leg side, tunred away to the short fine leg
region, quick single taken
End of over 42 (1 run) England 140/9
PR Adams 1-0-1-0 - Nursery End
JM Anderson 4* (12b) D Gough 18* (34b 2x4)
Pollock is back
42.1 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the middle, defended
42.2 Pollock to Anderson, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, extra bounce beats Anderson
42.3 Pollock to Anderson, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, tunred away to the slip fielder
42.4 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended off the front foot, ball rolls away to the point region
42.5 Pollock to Anderson, no run, bouncer, touch outside the off stump,
Anderson moves away at the last possible moment
42.6 Pollock to Anderson, one run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, driven wide of the fielder at short extra cover
End of over 43 (1 run) England 141/9
SM Pollock 12-5-20-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JM Anderson 5* (18b) D Gough 18* (34b 2x4)
43.1 Adams to Anderson, FOUR, flighted delivery, on the off and spinning
back into the left hander, Anderson moves back and smashes it to
the sqaure leg fence, good clean shot
43.2 Adams to Anderson, no run, down the leg side, no shot offered,
Boucher moves across and collects the ball
43.3 Adams to Anderson, one run, tunred away to the backward of sqaure
leg region
Adams coming round the wicket now
43.4 Adams to Gough, no run, tunred away to the on side
43.5 Adams to Gough, no run, pushed down to the mid off region
43.6 Adams to Gough, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Gough moves forward and drives it to the extra cover region
End of over 44 (5 runs) England 146/9
PR Adams 2-0-6-0 - Nursery End
JM Anderson 10* (21b 1x4) D Gough 18* (37b 2x4)
44.1 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended
Gough and Anderson have added 28 runs
44.2 Pollock to Anderson, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Anderson pushes at it and gets beaten
44.3 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
this one kept a bit low after pitching, Anderson goes for the cut
shot but makes no contact
Pollock decides to come round the wicket to the left hander
44.4 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
44.5 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside
the off stump and angling into the left hander, Anderson moves
across and pushes it to the off side
44.6 Pollock to Anderson, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, flicked away to the fine leg region, easy
single and Anderson will keep the strike
End of over 45 (1 run) England 147/9
SM Pollock 13-5-21-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JM Anderson 11* (27b 1x4) D Gough 18* (37b 2x4)
45.1 Adams to Anderson, one run, tossed up delivery on the middle and
off stump line, tunred away to the vacant sqaure leg region,
Anderson playing the spinner with ease
45.2 Adams to Gough, no run
45.3 Adams to Gough, SIX, Maximum! flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Gough goes down on his knee and slog sweeps it over the mid
wicket fence, good clean hit
45.4 Adams to Gough, no run
45.5 Adams to Gough, no run, driven to the mid off region
45.6 Adams to Gough, SIX, and again! flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Gough moves forward and lofts it over the long off fence,
yet another clean hit and the result is maximum
End of over 46 (13 runs) England 160/9
PR Adams 3-0-19-0 - Nursery End
JM Anderson 12* (28b 1x4) D Gough 30* (42b 2x4 2x6)
46.1 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
Gough and Anderson have added 42 runs for ninth wicket so far
46.2 Pollock to Anderson, no run, pushed to the gully region
46.3 Pollock to Anderson, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, no real pace in the delivery, Anderson moves back and plays
it wide of the diving gully fielder
46.4 Pollock to Anderson, one run, pushed to the point region, quick
single taken, the throw misses the stumps and Gough is safely in,
a direct hit there would have ended it all
46.5 Pollock to Gough, no run, driven straight to the gully fielder
46.6 Pollock to Gough, no run, slower delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region
End of over 47 (3 runs) England 163/9
SM Pollock 14-5-24-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JM Anderson 15* (32b 1x4) D Gough 30* (44b 2x4 2x6)
as expected Adams is out of the attack and Ntini is back in
47.1 Ntini to Anderson, no run, bouncer on the middle, Anderson ducks
under it
47.2 Ntini to Anderson, two runs, short delivery outside the off stump,
Anderson goes for the cut and just gets past the diving gully
fielder
47.3 Ntini to Anderson, no run
47.4 Ntini to Anderson, no run, good length delivery down the leg side,
no shot offered
47.5 Ntini to Anderson, FOUR, dear oh dear! short delivery outside the
off stump, width for Anderson and the ball is dispatched to the
backward of point fence, 50 runs partnership up
47.6 Ntini to Anderson, no run, short dleivery outside the off stump, no
width this time, tapped to the gully region
End of over 48 (6 runs) England 169/9
M Ntini 17-3-75-5 (1w) - Nursery End
D Gough 30* (44b 2x4 2x6) JM Anderson 21* (38b 2x4)
48.1 Pollock to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
48.2 Pollock to Gough, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
back in, Gough goes back and pushes it to the extra cover region
48.3 Pollock to Gough, FOUR, smashing! short delivery on the off stump
line, pulled away wide of the diving McKenzie at mid on
48.4 Pollock to Gough, OUT: it's all over! fuller length slow delivery
on the middle, Gough doesn't pick it up and goes for a wild swing
and ends up hitting it high up towards the mid off region, Adams
gets under it and makes no mistake, a valuable innings ends
England 173/10, Partnership of 55
D Gough c Adams b Pollock 34 (48b 3x4 2x6)
JM Anderson 21* (38b 2x4) SM Pollock 14.4-5-28-2 (1nb)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
and it's Tea on the first day
we will be back in 15 minutes time with the final session of the
day
players are back
Smith and Gibbs will open the innings and it will be Gough to start
the bowling attack
0.1 Gough to Smith, one run
0.2 Gough to Gibbs, no run
0.3 Gough to Gibbs, no run
0.4 Gough to Gibbs, no run
0.5 Gough to Gibbs, no run
0.6 Gough to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 172 runs)
D Gough 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 1* (1b) HH Gibbs 0* (5b)
Anderson it will be from the Nursery End
coming over the wicket to the left hander
1.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended
1.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
1.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, short of a length delivery touch outside
the off stump, defended, ball rolls away to the on side
1.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
1.5 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller and wider outside the off stump,
no shot offered
1.6 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery wide outside the
off stump, left alone, Anderson starts off with a maiden
End of over 2 (maiden) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 172 runs)
JM Anderson 1-1-0-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 0* (5b) GC Smith 1* (7b)
2.1 Gough to Gibbs, two runs, short delivery, on the middle and angling
down the leg side, played away to the deep sqaure leg region,
Gibbs off the mark
2.2 Gough to Gibbs, (noball) no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, no shot offered
2.2 Gough to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside the off
stump, Gibbs not intrested
2.3 Gough to Gibbs, no run, short delivery on the off stump line, Gibbs
gets behind the ball and defends it back down the track to the mid
on region
2.4 Gough to Gibbs, one run, short delivery on the off stump line,
Gibbs gets behind the ball and defends it back down the track to
the mid on region
2.5 Gough to Smith, three runs, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, punched down the ground and past the mid off fielder, long
chase for Anderson from the mid on region
2.6 Gough to Gibbs, (noball) no run
2.6 Gough to Gibbs, no run
End of over 3 (8 runs) South Africa 9/0 (trail by 164 runs)
D Gough 2-0-9-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 4* (8b) HH Gibbs 3* (12b)
3.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, extra bounce, no shot offered
3.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith quickly gets into position and pulls it away to the mid
wicket fence
3.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
3.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, dropped! short delivery outside the off
stump, smashed straight to Hussain at point, straight in and
straight out, easy catch dropped
3.5 Anderson to Smith, no run
3.6 Anderson to Smith, no run
End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 13/0 (trail by 160 runs)
JM Anderson 2-1-4-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 3* (12b) GC Smith 8* (14b 1x4)
4.1 Gough to Gibbs, no run
4.2 Gough to Gibbs, no run, outside the off stump, pushed to point
4.3 Gough to Gibbs, one run, on the middle and leg, turned down to the
fine leg region for an easy single
4.4 Gough to Smith, one run, fuller length delivery on the legs, tunred
down to the fine leg region
4.5 Gough to Gibbs, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling in a
bit, Gibbs gets behind the ball and pushes it back to the bowler
4.6 Gough to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tunred away to the sqaure leg region
End of over 5 (2 runs) South Africa 15/0 (trail by 158 runs)
D Gough 3-0-11-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 9* (15b 1x4) HH Gibbs 4* (17b)
5.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
5.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched touch
outside the off stump and came back in, Smith tries to turn it
away but misses, ball crashes into the pad
5.3 Anderson to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Smith goes back and plays it down to the fine leg
region
5.4 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Gibbs leaves it for Stewart
5.5 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to mid off
5.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run
End of over 6 (1 run) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 157 runs)
JM Anderson 3-1-5-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 10* (18b 1x4) HH Gibbs 4* (20b)
Gough to continue
6.1 Gough to Smith, no run, short of a length delivery outside the off
stump, not enough width to free his arms, lets it go through
6.2 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
6.3 Gough to Smith, no run
6.4 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the mid off region
6.5 Gough to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
6.6 Gough to Smith, no run
End of over 7 (maiden) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 157 runs)
D Gough 4-1-11-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 4* (20b) GC Smith 10* (24b 1x4)
7.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, over pitched delivery on the middle,
played back to the bowler, Anderson half stops it and the mid on
fielder does the rest
7.2 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
smashed into the gap between slip and gully, ball races away to
the vacant third mna fence
7.3 Anderson to Gibbs, three runs, fuller length delivery wide outside
the off stump, Gibbs reaches out for it and plays it away through
the gap to the deep extra cover region
7.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off, ball stopped a bit on smith, and he ends up with an inside
edge
7.5 Anderson to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
leg stump, tunred away to the mid wicket region
7.6 Anderson to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the mid on region
End of over 8 (7 runs) South Africa 23/0 (trail by 150 runs)
JM Anderson 4-1-12-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 11* (23b 1x4) GC Smith 10* (27b 1x4)
8.1 Gough to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
Gibbs gets behind the ball and pushes it to the on side
8.2 Gough to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
8.3 Gough to Gibbs, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tucked away to the deep sqaure leg region
8.4 Gough to Gibbs, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump, Gibbs
picks it up early and pulls it away to the mid wicket fence, great
shot
8.5 Gough to Gibbs, no run, good response! good length delivery,
pitched in line with the off stump and moving away a bit, Gibbs
had to play at it and gets beaten, that was close
8.6 Gough to Gibbs, (noball) no run, third no ball for Gough
8.6 Gough to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended with a straight bat
End of over 9 (7 runs) South Africa 30/0 (trail by 143 runs)
D Gough 5-1-18-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 10* (27b 1x4) HH Gibbs 17* (30b 2x4)
9.1 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, played away to the sqaure leg fence, beautifully timed shot
9.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, pushed to mid on, Hussain is the fielder there
9.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, smith goes for the pull but misses the target
completely and gets hit on the thigh
9.4 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, shot! fuller length delivery wide outside
the off stump, played hard into the track and the ball bounces
over the bowler's head and runs down to the long on fence, one
again the timing is spot on
9.5 Anderson to Smith, no run
9.6 Anderson to Smith, three runs, good length delivery on the middle
and off stump line, played wide of Vaughan at mid on, a long chase
and a sliding stop saves one run
End of over 10 (11 runs) South Africa 41/0 (trail by 132 runs)
JM Anderson 5-1-23-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 21* (33b 3x4) HH Gibbs 17* (30b 2x4)
Harmison into the attack now
10.1 Harmison to Smith, no run
10.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away to the point region, a good diving stop there by Hussain
saves runs
10.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, again short and wide outside the off
stump, cut away straight to Hussain at point
10.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played wide of the gully fielder, again a good diving stop
saves runs
10.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, short rising delviery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
10.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
End of over 11 (maiden) South Africa 41/0 (trail by 132 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 17* (30b 2x4) GC Smith 21* (39b 3x4)
bowling change at both ends, Flintoff into the attack from the
Nursery end
11.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed down to the mid on region, Gough is the fielder
there
11.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, good length delivery on the legs,
tunred away to the fine leg region for an easy single
Flintoff coming round the wicket to the left hander
11.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
into the batsman, pushed to the gully region
two slips in place
11.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, again the ball angling
back into the left hander after pitching wide outside the off
stump, smith moves across and defends
11.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
11.6 Flintoff to Smith, three runs, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, tunred away to the vacant deep sqaure leg region, long
chase for Harmison from fine leg
End of over 12 (4 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 128 runs)
A Flintoff 1-0-4-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 24* (43b 3x4) HH Gibbs 18* (32b 2x4)
12.1 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short of a length delivery on the middle
and off stump line, Smith plays at it and ends up edging it wide
of the second slip fielder
12.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
12.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the point fielder at one bounce, was more of a mis-hit
12.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith moves back and punches it away to the point region
12.5 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away to the mid wicket fence, that four brings up the South
African 50
12.6 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven uplishly but well wide of Hussain at cover,
expensive over from Harmison ends
End of over 13 (12 runs) South Africa 57/0 (trail by 116 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 18* (32b 2x4) GC Smith 36* (49b 6x4)
13.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
back into the right hander, pushed to the on side, Flintoff runs
across and fields
13.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, good length dleivery outside the off
stump, defended down the track to the mid on region
13.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, two runs, pitched up delivery on the leg, played
away to the deep mid wicket region
13.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, this one came back in sharply after
pitching outside the off stump, ball hits the pad outside the line
of the leg stump, half hearted appeal for LBW is tunred down and
rightly so
13.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, outside the off stump, defended
13.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run
End of over 14 (2 runs) South Africa 59/0 (trail by 114 runs)
A Flintoff 2-0-6-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 36* (49b 6x4) HH Gibbs 20* (38b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Harmison to Smith, no run
14.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith goes after it but makes no contact
14.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, wayward delivery outside the off stump
14.4 Harmison to Smith, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, tunred away to the vacant mid wicket region, easy single
taken
14.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, pushed to the mid on region
14.6 Harmison to Gibbs, FOUR, glorious! fraction short, pitched just
wide of the off stump, Gibbs moves back and plays it away to the
sqaure leg fence, perfect timing
End of over 15 (5 runs) South Africa 64/0 (trail by 109 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-1-17-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 37* (53b 6x4) HH Gibbs 24* (40b 3x4)
15.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and moving away further, no shot offered
15.2 Flintoff to Smith, two runs, turned away to the deep sqaure leg
region, long chase for the third man fielder
15.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
15.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run
15.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run
15.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 16 (2 runs) South Africa 66/0 (trail by 107 runs)
A Flintoff 3-0-8-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 24* (40b 3x4) GC Smith 39* (59b 6x4)
16.1 Harmison to Gibbs, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
turned away to the vacant mid wicket region,walking single taken
16.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery on the off stump line,
defended
16.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region
16.4 Harmison to Smith, one run, on the middle and leg, turned away to
the deep mid wicket region
16.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Gibbs tries to turn it away but misses, ball hits
the pad and rolls away to the off side
16.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
pushed straight to the man at point
End of over 17 (2 runs) South Africa 68/0 (trail by 105 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-1-19-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 40* (62b 6x4) HH Gibbs 25* (43b 3x4)
17.1 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, no stopping that! short and wide outside
the off stump, cut away to the backward of point fence, good clean
hit
17.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
17.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, was wide for the batsman to play at it
17.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
smith stands tall and punches it to the point region
17.5 Flintoff to Smith, (noball) no run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, no shot offered
17.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run
17.6 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
punched down the ground to the long off fence, again the timing is
perfect, minimum effort maximum output
End of over 18 (9 runs) South Africa 77/0 (trail by 96 runs)
A Flintoff 4-0-17-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 25* (43b 3x4) GC Smith 48* (69b 8x4)
18.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, gibbs moves forward and defends
18.2 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away to the deep mid wicket region, well controlled shot
18.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the legs, Smith
misses out on his shot and the ball hits the pad
18.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery down the leg side,
Smith moves across and tries to turn it away but misses out
18.5 Anderson to Smith, no run
18.6 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the mid off region
End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 78/0 (trail by 95 runs)
JM Anderson 6-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 26* (45b 3x4) GC Smith 48* (73b 8x4)
19.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, pitched up delivery down the leg side
19.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, short delivery on the off stump, Gibbs
gets behind it and defends
19.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, good length delivery, on the middle and
angling down the leg side, gibbs moves across and turns it away to
the deep fine leg region
19.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
19.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the on side
19.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the point region
End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 79/0 (trail by 94 runs)
A Flintoff 5-0-18-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 27* (48b 3x4) GC Smith 48* (76b 8x4)
20.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, driven wide of Vaughan at mid off, a good diving stop there
saves runs
20.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
20.3 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away to the mid wicket fence, made it look easy, Anderson
finding it hard to keep his line and length
20.4 Anderson to Gibbs, bye: FOUR, outside the off stump, ball died on
it ways to Stewart and goes through him, four runs added to the
extras column
20.5 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, outside the off stump, left alon
20.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump, out
of reach of the batsman
End of over 21 (8 runs) South Africa 87/0 (trail by 86 runs)
JM Anderson 7-1-28-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 48* (76b 8x4) HH Gibbs 31* (54b 4x4)
Flintoff to continue, coming round the wicket to the left hander
21.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
21.2 Flintoff to Smith, one run, pushed to the covers, the fielder is
deep and a quick single is taken
Flintoff decides to continue round the wicket to the right hander
21.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, short delivery down the leg side, Gibbs
has a go at it but makes not contact
21.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, bouncer on the middle, Gibbs ducks under
it comfortably
21.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, fuller length delivery on the legs,
turned down to the fine leg region
21.6 Flintoff to Smith, one run, fifty! short delivery, on the off and
angling in, smith moves back and turns it away to the sqaure leg
region
End of over 22 (3 runs) South Africa 90/0 (trail by 83 runs)
A Flintoff 6-0-21-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GC Smith 50* (79b 8x4) HH Gibbs 32* (57b 4x4)
22.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played back to the bowler at one bounce
22.2 Anderson to Smith, no run
22.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
smith goes for the pull but does not time it well and ends up
hitting it towrds the mid wicket region
22.4 Anderson to Smith, no run
22.5 Anderson to Smith, no run
22.6 Anderson to Smith, legbye: FOUR, hits the pad and runs down to the
fine leg fence
End of over 23 (4 runs, maiden) South Africa 94/0 (trail by 79 runs)
JM Anderson 8-2-28-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 32* (57b 4x4) GC Smith 50* (85b 8x4)
Giles into th attack now
23.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run
23.2 Giles to Gibbs, one run, swept away to the backward of sqaure leg
region
23.3 Giles to Smith, no run
23.4 Giles to Smith, no run
23.5 Giles to Smith, no run
23.6 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
turned away to the on side
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 95/0 (trail by 78 runs)
AF Giles 1-0-1-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 33* (59b 4x4) GC Smith 50* (89b 8x4)
24.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivry outside the off
stump, Gibbs has a go at it and gets beaten
24.2 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, tunred down to the fine leg region
24.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Smith tries to turn it away but misses, ball hits
the pad and rolls away to the on side
24.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
24.5 Anderson to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Smith moves back and across and turns it away to the
deep fine leg region
24.6 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, fuller length delivery down the leg
side, played down to the fine leg region, not fully in controll of
that one
End of over 25 (3 runs) South Africa 98/0 (trail by 75 runs)
JM Anderson 9-2-31-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 35* (62b 4x4) GC Smith 51* (92b 8x4)
25.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Gibbs steps out and drives it straight to the cover fielder
6/3 off side field for Gibbs
25.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run
25.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, pushed to the mid off region
25.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
25.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward, ball rolls away to the gully region
25.6 Giles to Gibbs, one run, on the middle and leg, tunred away to the
fine leg region, easy single and Gibbs retains the strike
End of over 26 (1 run) South Africa 99/0 (trail by 74 runs)
AF Giles 2-0-2-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 36* (68b 4x4) GC Smith 51* (92b 8x4)
Anderson to continue
26.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Gibbs moves across and tries to turn it away but makes
no contact
26.2 Anderson to Gibbs, legbye: one run, fuller length delivery on the
legs, ball hits the pad and rolls away to the vacant mid wicket
region, that single bring up the South African 100
26.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, quicker delivery but well wide of the
off stump, no shot offered
26.4 Anderson to Smith, no run
26.5 Anderson to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery wide outside the off
stump, left alone
26.6 Anderson to Smith, no run
End of over 27 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 100/0 (trail by 73 runs)
JM Anderson 10-3-31-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 36* (70b 4x4) GC Smith 51* (96b 8x4)
27.1 Giles to Gibbs, one run, fulltoss outside the off stump, played
down to the fine leg region for an easy single, a pre-meditated
shot
27.2 Giles to Smith, no run
27.3 Giles to Smith, no run, .;on the off and spinning into the left
hander, Smith moves across, gets behind the ball and pushes it
back
27.4 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
27.5 Giles to Smith, no run, comes down the track and turns it away
straight to the fielder at short mid wicket
27.6 Giles to Smith, three runs, on the middle and leg, played away fine
to the vacant fine leg region
End of over 28 (4 runs) South Africa 104/0 (trail by 69 runs)
AF Giles 3-0-6-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 54* (101b 8x4) HH Gibbs 37* (71b 4x4)
Gough is back
28.1 Gough to Smith, FOUR, short delivery, on the middle and angling
away from the left hander, smith picks the length quickly and
pulls it away to the mid wicket fence
28.2 Gough to Smith, one run, on the legs, tunred down to the deep fine
leg region, A\nderson is the fielder there
28.3 Gough to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region
28.4 Gough to Gibbs, no run
28.5 Gough to Gibbs, one run, tunred away to the deep mid wicket region
28.6 Gough to Smith, FOUR, shot! good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Smith moves forward and plays it away to the
vacant mid wicket fence, nicely timed shot
End of over 29 (10 runs) South Africa 114/0 (trail by 59 runs)
D Gough 6-1-28-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 38* (74b 4x4) GC Smith 63* (104b 10x4)
Giles to continue
29.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
29.2 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
swept away across the line to the mid wicket fenc
29.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, pushed to the off side
29.4 Giles to Gibbs, two runs, quicker delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Gibbs gets inside the line and plays it wide of the
diving cover fielder, great shot
29.5 Giles to Gibbs, one run, outside the off stump, pushed away to the
vacant point region, easy single taken
29.6 Giles to Smith, one run, tunred away to the fine leg region, easy
single to end the over
End of over 30 (8 runs) South Africa 122/0 (trail by 51 runs)
AF Giles 4-0-14-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 64* (105b 10x4) HH Gibbs 45* (79b 5x4)
30.1 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the extra cover region
30.2 Gough to Smith, no run
30.3 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region
30.4 Gough to Smith, no run, on the middle and leg stump line, tunred
away to the backward of sqaure leg region, the point fielder moves
across quickly and the single is stopped
30.5 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stummp, cut
away to the gully fielder at one bounce
30.6 Gough to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery down the leg side,
Smith gets bat to ball and it races away to the fine leg fence,
bad delivery put away in style
End of over 31 (4 runs) South Africa 126/0 (trail by 47 runs)
D Gough 7-1-32-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 45* (79b 5x4) GC Smith 68* (111b 11x4)
31.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended
31.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, quicker dleivery outside the off stump,
Gibbs goes down on his knee to sweep and pulls away from the shot
31.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot offered
31.4 Giles to Gibbs, three runs, flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Gibbs goes for the drive and gets a thick edge, ball races
away to the deep third man region
31.5 Giles to Smith, one run, turned away to the sqaure leg region
31.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, on the middle and leg stump line, pushed to
the short mid wicket region
End of over 32 (4 runs) South Africa 130/0 (trail by 43 runs)
AF Giles 5-0-18-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 69* (112b 11x4) HH Gibbs 48* (84b 5x4)
Harmison is back
32.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, good start! pitched up delivery on the
off and angling away a bit, Smith pushes at it but gets beaten
32.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the point region, McGrath moves across quickly and
saves runs
32.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, tunred away to the on side
32.4 Harmison to Smith, one run, down the leg side, played down to the
fine leg region, easy single taken
32.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
32.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Gibbs tries to take his bat away but is late, ball hits the bat
and goes to the keeper at one bounce
End of over 33 (1 run) South Africa 131/0 (trail by 42 runs)
SJ Harmison 5-1-20-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 70* (116b 11x4) HH Gibbs 48* (86b 5x4)
33.1 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith waits for it and tunrs it away to the vacant sqaure leg
region, easy single added to the total
33.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery on the middle, defended,
silly point fielder moves forward and picks it up
33.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot offered
33.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery on the middle and off
stump, defended
33.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, pushed to the off side
33.6 Giles to Gibbs, one run
End of over 34 (2 runs) South Africa 133/0 (trail by 40 runs)
AF Giles 6-0-20-0 - Nursery End
HH Gibbs 49* (91b 5x4) GC Smith 71* (117b 11x4)
34.1 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Gibbs plays at it and gets beaten
34.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
34.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, again short but this one was closer to
the off stump, Gibbs not intrested
34.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run
34.5 Harmison to Gibbs, OUT: finally! short delivery outside the off
stump, a loose shot from Gibbs, ball takes the inside edge and
crashes into the furniture, Harmison is delighted and the crowd
comes back to life
South Africa 133/1, Partnership of 133
HH Gibbs b Harmison 49 (96b 5x4 0x6)
GC Smith 71* (117b 11x4) SJ Harmison 5.5-1-20-1
Gary Kirsten is the new batsman
34.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 133/1 (trail by 40 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-2-20-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 71* (117b 11x4) G Kirsten 0* (1b)
35.1 Giles to Smith, one run, turned away to the sqaure leg region
35.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run
35.3 Giles to Kirsten, one run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, Kirsten goes back and turns it away to the backward of
sqaure leg region, off the mark with that easy single
35.4 Giles to Smith, no run
35.5 Giles to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, defended
35.6 Giles to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, extra
bouncer for Giles, pushed back to the bowler
End of over 36 (2 runs) South Africa 135/1 (trail by 38 runs)
AF Giles 7-0-22-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 1* (3b) GC Smith 72* (121b 11x4)
36.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away to the gully region, a good diving stop there saves runs
36.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
thsi one is closer to the stumps and is left alone
36.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at mid off
36.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
36.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle, Kirsten ducks
under it
36.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, pushed to the gully region
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 135/1 (trail by 38 runs)
SJ Harmison 7-3-20-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 72* (121b 11x4) G Kirsten 1* (9b)
Flintoff is back
coming round the wicket to the left hander
37.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched touch
outside the off stump and came back in sharply, Gibbs moves back
to play but gets hit on the pad, half hearted appeal from the
bowler is turned down
37.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
37.3 Flintoff to Smith, one run, nasty1 short delivery down the leg
side, Smith goes for the pull and get hit on the gloves, ball
rolls away to the short fine leg region and a single is taken
Smith seems to be in pain and the physiotherapist is called in
umpire Bucknor takes a look at the light meter
once again the magic spray does it's trick and Smith is ready to
resume
37.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, two runs
37.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
37.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region
End of over 38 (3 runs) South Africa 138/1 (trail by 35 runs)
A Flintoff 7-0-24-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GC Smith 73* (124b 11x4) G Kirsten 3* (12b)
38.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, short of a length delivery outside the
off stump, bit of away movement, smith pushes at it and gets
beaten
38.2 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
away to the point fence, as easy as it gets
38.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, 90 mph bouncer outside the off stump, no
shot offered
38.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump
line, Smith ducks under it
38.5 Harmison to Smith, no run
38.6 Harmison to Smith, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, turned away to the backward of sqaure leg region
End of over 39 (5 runs) South Africa 143/1 (trail by 30 runs)
SJ Harmison 8-3-25-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 78* (130b 12x4) G Kirsten 3* (12b)
two more overs remaining in the day
39.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery down the leg side, left
alone
39.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
39.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, bouncer on the middle, Smith ducks under
it without any problems
39.4 Flintoff to Smith, one run, short delivery , pitched outside the
offs tump and angling into the left ahnder, this time Smith goes
for the pulls and hits it towards the sqaure leg region
39.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, pulled away to the vacant sqaure leg region
39.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
End of over 40 (3 runs) South Africa 146/1 (trail by 27 runs)
A Flintoff 8-0-27-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GC Smith 79* (134b 12x4) G Kirsten 5* (14b)
final over of the day coming up
40.1 Harmison to Smith, one run, short delivery , on the middle and
angling down the leg side, Kirsten climbs on it and pulls it away
to the fine leg region, a good diving stop from Anderson there
saves a certain four
40.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
40.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery angling down the leg
side, no shot offered, Stewart moves across and collects the ball
40.4 Harmison to Kirsten, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
Kirsten goes after it and ends up hitting it over the slip
fielders, that was close
40.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle, Kirsten does
well to avoid it
40.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, wayward delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 151/1 (trail by 22 runs)
SJ Harmison 9-3-30-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 80* (135b 12x4) G Kirsten 9* (19b 1x4)
and that's stumps on the first day
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second days play
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Hello and welcome to Wisden CricInfo's live coverage of the second
days play
Yesterday on a flat track England managed only 173 runs
Must play the pull shot syndrome " was the reason why most of the
batsmen returned back to the pavilion without troubling the
scorers
Ntini was the wrecker-in-chief, taking five wickets for 75 runs,
Pollock got two and Andrew Hall who came in for Kallis took three
Gough (34) was the top scorer and his partnership of 55 runs with
Anderson (21) for the 10th wicket saw to it that England reached
some kind of respectability
Smith and Gibbs started positively and they added 133 runs for the
first wicket before Gibbs was out playing a loose shot
South Africa ended the day at 151 for 1, Smith just 20 runs away
from yet another century, they trail by just 22 runs with 9
wickets in hand
If the England bowlers don't find their form soon this one may well
end on the third day, unless the weather Gods decides to have some
fun
We have had some overnight rain and the covers are still on, it is
not raining at present but the atmosphere is cloudy
and Mostly cloudy with intermittent showers is the weather
forecast for the day
Match State: Day 2 start delayed due to wet conditions
the weather has cleared up a bit and the covers come off, the
official word is that there will be a pitch inspection at 10:10
GMT
Update (10:20 GMT) - it has started to drizzle and the covers are
back on
Update (10:46 GMT) - the covers come off now and the umpires have
confirmed that play will start at 11:00 GMT
players are out in the middle and we are all set for start of play
first session will be from 11:00 GMT to 12:15 GMT
Anderson it will be to start the bowling attack, coming over the
wicket to Smith
41.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed back down the track
41.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, short delivery on the middle and leg,
tunred away to the backward of sqaure leg fence, Smith starting
form were he left off
41.3 Anderson to Smith, one run, fuller length delivery on the legs,
tured away to the deep sqaure leg region, Harmison comes around
and fields, easy single taken
41.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten gets an inside edge on to his pad
41.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery touch out side
the off stump, no shot offered
41.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, short of a length delivery, pitched
just outside the off stump and angling away further, no shot
offered
End of over 42 (5 runs) South Africa 156/1 (trail by 17 runs)
JM Anderson 11-3-36-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 85* (138b 13x4) G Kirsten 9* (22b 1x4)
it will be Harmison from the Pavilion End
42.1 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed into the gap between point and gully, ball races away to
the fence, superb timing
42.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
42.3 Harmison to Smith, one run, short dleivery outside the off stump,
defended to the silly mid off region, early call and a quick
single taken
42.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
no mid on for Kirsten
42.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, pitched just
outside the off stump and kept it's line, no shot offered
42.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, pitched up wide outside the off stump,
left alone
End of over 43 (5 runs) South Africa 161/1 (trail by 12 runs)
SJ Harmison 10-3-35-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 90* (141b 14x4) G Kirsten 9* (25b 1x4)
43.1 Anderson to Smith, bye: FOUR, good length delivery wide outside the
off stump, ball angling away further after pitching, no shot
offered, Stewart dives to his left but the ball goes through him,
extras tally moves up to 17
43.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, down the leg side, left alone
43.3 Anderson to Smith, one run, pitched up delivery on the legs, tunred
away to the fine leg region
43.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump
line, Kirsten ducks under it
43.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side,
Stewart had to dive to collect the ball, certainly saved four runs
there
43.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, short delivery, angling angling down
the leg side but not as wide as the previous one, Stewart moves
across and collects
End of over 44 (5 runs) South Africa 166/1 (trail by 7 runs)
JM Anderson 12-3-37-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 91* (144b 14x4) G Kirsten 9* (28b 1x4)
44.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery, pitched in line with the
off stump and moving away a bit, pushed to the point region
44.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to cover
44.3 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, cracking shot! short rising delivery
outside the off stump, smith stands tall and cuts it away to the
point fence, no stopping that
44.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the point region
44.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
off stump line, defended back to the bowler
44.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, defended
End of over 45 (4 runs) South Africa 170/1 (trail by 3 runs)
SJ Harmison 11-3-39-1 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 9* (28b 1x4) GC Smith 95* (150b 15x4)
45.1 Anderson to Kirsten, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, turned away to the vacant deep sqaure leg region, long
chase for Harmison from fine leg
45.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended back to the bowler, Harmison picks it up and has a
go at the stumps, almost took out Kirsten, some words of wisdom
exchanged
45.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump
line, Kirsten ducks under it
45.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, wide outside off stump, no shot
offered
45.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, defended
45.6 Anderson to Kirsten, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten goes back and cuts it hard into the ground, ball
pitches and goes over the gully fielder, South Africa take the
lead!
End of over 46 (4 runs) South Africa 174/1 (lead by 1 runs)
JM Anderson 13-3-41-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 95* (150b 15x4) G Kirsten 13* (34b 1x4)
South Africa lead by 1 run with 9 wickets remaining in the 1st
innings
46.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, bouncer down the leg side, smith moves
away from it
46.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away wide of McGrath at point, a great diving stop there saves
a certain four
Harmison decides to come round the wicket
46.3 Harmison to Smith, three runs, short and wide outside the off
stump, cut away past the gully fielder, Flintoff goes after it and
pulls it back, Mcgrath picks it up and throws it back
46.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
46.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling back in a fraction, pushed to the point
region
46.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Kirsten is late to move away, ball hits him and goes away to the
short fine leg region, Smith says no to the run
End of over 47 (3 runs) South Africa 177/1 (lead by 4 runs)
SJ Harmison 12-3-42-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 98* (153b 15x4) G Kirsten 13* (37b 1x4)
47.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, fraction short outside the off stump,
pulled away straight to Trescothick at mid wicket
47.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, 4th Test hundred! fuller length delivery
on the legs, tunred away fine to the fine leg boundary, huges
cheers all around as Smith raises his bat
47.3 Anderson to Smith, three runs, good length delivery outside the off
stump, played past the gully fielder, the third man area is vacant
and three runs added to the total
47.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
47.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside
the off stump, Kirsten moves across but offers no shot
Anderson gets a friendly warning from umpire Bucknor for running on
to the danger area
47.6 Anderson to Kirsten, one run, tunred away to the deep fine leg
region
End of over 48 (8 runs) South Africa 185/1 (lead by 12 runs)
JM Anderson 14-3-49-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 14* (40b 1x4) GC Smith 105* (156b 16x4)
48.1 Harmison to Kirsten, one run, short delivery on the legs tump line,
Kirsten moves across and plays it down to the fine leg region,
walking single taken
48.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, bouncer, pitched outside the off stump
and angling into the left hander, Smith ducks under it
48.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended back to the bowler
48.4 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
played wide of the gully fielder, easy picking
48.5 Harmison to Smith, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, tunred away to the backward od sqaure leg region
for an easy single
48.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
End of over 49 (6 runs) South Africa 191/1 (lead by 18 runs)
SJ Harmison 13-3-48-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 110* (160b 17x4) G Kirsten 15* (42b 1x4)
change of bowling at the Nursery end, Flintoff into the attack now
coming round the wicket to the left hander
49.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
angling in a bit but not enough to make the batsman play at it
49.2 Flintoff to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed down to the mid off region, the fielder is deep and an easy
single is taken
49.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, (noball) no run, good length delivery, pitched
wide outside the off stump and angling away further, no shot
offered
49.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Kirsten gets behind it and defends
49.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, pushed to the mid on region, quick single
taken
49.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith moves across, gets behind the ball and pushes it back to the
bowler
49.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside the
off stump, no shot offered
End of over 50 (3 runs) South Africa 194/1 (lead by 21 runs)
A Flintoff 9-0-30-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
G Kirsten 16* (45b 1x4) GC Smith 111* (164b 17x4)
Gough is back
50.1 Gough to Kirsten, (noball) no run, good length delivery on the
middle and off stump line, defended
50.1 Gough to Kirsten, (noball) no run, and again! fuller length
delivery on the legs, Kirsten tries to turn it away but misses,
ball hits the pad and rolls away to the off side
50.1 Gough to Kirsten, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten reaches out for it and srives it down to the vacant
long off boundary, that brings up the South African 200!
50.2 Gough to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
50.3 Gough to Kirsten, no run, again short and outside the off stump,
left alone
50.4 Gough to Kirsten, no run, short delivery, pitched on the middle and
angling away, Kirsten moves across, gets behind the ball and
defends it to the on side
50.5 Gough to Kirsten, one run
50.6 Gough to Smith, no run
End of over 51 (7 runs) South Africa 201/1 (lead by 28 runs)
D Gough 8-1-39-0 (5nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 21* (52b 2x4) GC Smith 111* (165b 17x4)
51.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the off side
51.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, on the off and
angling back into the left hander, defended
51.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
51.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
51.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
51.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short dleivery outside the off stump,
defended, maiden over
End of over 52 (maiden) South Africa 201/1 (lead by 28 runs)
A Flintoff 10-1-30-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
GC Smith 111* (165b 17x4) G Kirsten 21* (58b 2x4)
52.1 Gough to Smith, no run
52.2 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
52.3 Gough to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
driven back to the bowler, Gough gets a touch to it and the ball
goes on to his the stumps at the non strikers end, but Kirsten
never left his crease and no damage is done
52.4 Gough to Smith, no run, turned down to the short fine leg region
52.5 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended
52.6 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended, maiden over
End of over 53 (maiden) South Africa 201/1 (lead by 28 runs)
D Gough 9-2-38-0 (5nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 20* (58b 2x4) GC Smith 111* (171b 17x4)
53.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
53.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played straight to the man at point
53.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten is not intrested
53.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten moves forward, takes it on the half volley and
drives it away to the cover fence, great shot
53.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length dleivery, on the off and
angling in, Kirsten defends, ball takes the edge and goes to the
slip fielder after pitching
53.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the mid off region, was more of a mis-hit
End of over 54 (4 runs) South Africa 205/1 (lead by 32 runs)
A Flintoff 11-1-34-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
GC Smith 111* (171b 17x4) G Kirsten 24* (64b 3x4)
54.1 Gough to Smith, two runs, short delivery on the middle and legs
tump line, tunred away to the vancat deep mid wicket region
54.2 Gough to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
driven wide of the mid off fielder but the shot was not timed well
and the fielder moves across and fields
54.3 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
54.4 Gough to Smith, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, smith goes for the drive and ends up getting a thick inside
edge, ball goes away to the vacant sqaure leg region and and easy
single is taken
54.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Kirsten has a wild go at it but makes no contact
54.6 Gough to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed down the track to the mid off region
End of over 55 (3 runs) South Africa 208/1 (lead by 35 runs)
D Gough 10-2-41-0 (5nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 114* (175b 17x4) G Kirsten 24* (66b 3x4)
Giles is back into the attack
coming over the wicket to the left hander
55.1 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Smith moves across and plays it away to the on side
55.2 Giles to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played straight to the forward short leg fielder at one bounce
55.3 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
55.4 Giles to Smith, no run, quicker delivery wide outside the off
stump, smith moves across and plays it away to the on side
55.5 Giles to Smith, no run, tossed up delivery on the off, turned away
straight to the man at short mid wicket
55.6 Giles to Smith, one run, played down to the long on region,
Harmison runs across and fields
End of over 56 (1 run) South Africa 209/1 (lead by 36 runs)
AF Giles 8-0-23-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 115* (181b 17x4) G Kirsten 24* (66b 3x4)
56.1 Gough to Smith, one run, short delivery down the leg side, turned
down to the deep fine leg region, easy single taken\
56.2 Gough to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
away uplishly past the diving gully fielder, Gough not able to get
the line and length right
56.3 Gough to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
width this time for Kirsten, pushed back to the bowler
56.4 Gough to Kirsten, (noball) no run, short and wide outside the off
stump, cut away to the point region, a good stop there saves four
runs
56.4 Gough to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, sqaure driven straight to the point fielder
56.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
56.6 Gough to Kirsten, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, played wide of the mid on fielder, easy single to
end the over
End of over 57 (7 runs) South Africa 216/1 (lead by 43 runs)
D Gough 11-2-48-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 29* (72b 4x4) GC Smith 116* (182b 17x4)
57.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended
57.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, Kirsten stretches
across and defends
57.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
driven back to the bowler
57.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
padded away
57.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, on the off and turning
back in, Kirsten comes down the track and luckly for him gets an
inside edge on to his pad
57.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, played back to the bowler, a good over
from Giles
End of over 58 (maiden) South Africa 216/1 (lead by 43 runs)
AF Giles 9-1-23-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 116* (182b 17x4) G Kirsten 29* (78b 4x4)
58.1 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
58.2 Gough to Smith, no run
58.3 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
smith lets it go through to the keeper
58.4 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched just outside
the off stump, no shot offered
58.5 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside the
off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
58.6 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 59 (maiden) South Africa 216/1 (lead by 43 runs)
D Gough 12-3-48-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 29* (78b 4x4) GC Smith 116* (188b 17x4)
and that's lunch says the umpire and the players walk away
we will be back with the live coverage of the post lunch session in
40 minutes time
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back
It will be an extended post lunch session to make up for the time
lost earlier
Umpires and players are back in the middle
It will be Giles to continue from the Nursery End, coming over the
wicket to the left handed Kirsten
59.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
59.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, on the middle and leg, tunred away to the
on side
59.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted delivery touch outside the off
stump, defended
59.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, pushed to the
point region, fielder comes in quickly and the single is not taken
59.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, pushed to point
59.6 Giles to Kirsten, FOUR, on the middle and leg, Kirsten comes down
the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the
bowler head to the long on fence
End of over 60 (4 runs) South Africa 220/1 (lead by 47 runs)
AF Giles 10-1-27-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 116* (188b 17x4) G Kirsten 33* (84b 5x4)
Darren Gough to continue from the Pavilion End
60.1 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at mid off
60.2 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivry, pitched outside the
off stump and moving away further, not cleanly collected by
Stewart but no chance of a run there
60.3 Gough to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
driven straight to the man at mid off
60.4 Gough to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played wide of the gully fielder, easy single taken
60.5 Gough to Kirsten, wide: no run, bouncer on the middle, going well
over the batsman's head
60.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, defended to the on side
60.6 Gough to Kirsten, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played down to the third man region
End of over 61 (3 runs) South Africa 223/1 (lead by 50 runs)
D Gough 13-3-51-0 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 34* (86b 5x4) GC Smith 117* (192b 17x4)
61.1 Giles to Kirsten, two runs, fulltoss on the middle and leg, played
down to the vancat fine leg region
61.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, defended
61.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
bit of bit for Giles, no shot offered
61.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
61.5 Giles to Kirsten, FOUR, half volley outside the off stump, sqaure
driven wide of the point fielder, superb timing
61.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run
End of over 62 (6 runs) South Africa 229/1 (lead by 56 runs)
AF Giles 11-1-33-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 117* (192b 17x4) G Kirsten 40* (92b 6x4)
62.1 Gough to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played down to the thrid man region, Smith was not in full
controll of that shot
62.2 Gough to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region
62.3 Gough to Kirsten, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the mid off region, was not timed well and the
fielder moves across and fields
62.4 Gough to Kirsten, FOUR, take that! short delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten moves back and plays it wide of the point fielder,
great shot and that brings up the 100 run partnership
62.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
62.6 Gough to Kirsten, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Kirsten stands tall and cuts it wide of the gully fielder, a
superb diving stop there by McGrath saves three runs
End of over 63 (6 runs) South Africa 235/1 (lead by 62 runs)
D Gough 14-3-57-0 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 45* (97b 7x4) GC Smith 118* (193b 17x4)
63.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
Kirsten moves forward and defends it to the on side, Stewart moves
forward and picks it up
63.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, goes back and plays it to the mid on
region
63.3 Giles to Kirsten, two runs, quicker delivery, short and wide
outside the off stump, Kirsten quickly gets into position and cuts
it away to the fine leg region
63.4 Giles to Kirsten, one run, played wide of the gully fielder, easy
single
63.5 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended to the short cover region
63.6 Giles to Smith, two runs, down the leg side, helped on it's way to
the fine leg region, Gough is wide and the second run is taken
End of over 64 (5 runs) South Africa 240/1 (lead by 67 runs)
AF Giles 12-1-38-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 48* (101b 7x4) GC Smith 120* (195b 17x4)
change in bowling, Flintoff is back, coming over the wicket to the
left hander
64.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, defended
64.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, pitched in line
with the off stump and angling away from the left ahnder, Kirsten
moves across and pushes it to the off side
64.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
64.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside
the off stump, left alone
64.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off, ball stopped a bit on the batsman, pushed to the mid off
region
64.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, sqaure driven to the point region
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 240/1 (lead by 67 runs)
A Flintoff 12-2-34-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 120* (195b 17x4) G Kirsten 48* (107b 7x4)
65.1 Giles to Smith, one run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
smith reaches out for it and plays it down to the long on region
for an easy single
65.2 Giles to Kirsten, two runs, fifty! short and wide outside the off
stump, Kirsten goes back quickly and cuts it away to the backward
of point region, the fielder is fine and the second run is taken
65.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
65.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, tossed up delivery wide outside the off
stump, padded away, half hearted appeal for LBW turned down
65.5 Giles to Kirsten, one run, played down to the long on region,
walking single taken
65.6 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery wide outside the off stump,
no real pace, Smith moves across and tunrs it away to the vacant
sqaure leg region, they think of a second but the fielder runs
around quickly and makes them change the plan
End of over 66 (5 runs) South Africa 245/1 (lead by 72 runs)
AF Giles 13-1-43-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 122* (197b 17x4) G Kirsten 51* (111b 7x4)
66.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to cover
66.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
66.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the off side
66.4 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, beauty! short and wide outside the off
stump, cut away to the third man boundary, a diving effort from
Harmison but the ball goes through him
66.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run
66.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the leg
stump and angling in, Smith moves across and defends it
End of over 67 (4 runs) South Africa 249/1 (lead by 76 runs)
A Flintoff 13-2-38-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 51* (111b 7x4) GC Smith 126* (203b 18x4)
67.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward, bat and pad together
67.2 Giles to Kirsten, one run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
played away to the vacant point region and that bring up the South
African 250
67.3 Giles to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, pushed back to the
bowler
67.4 Giles to Smith, no run, good length delivery wide outside the off
stump, Smith reaches out for it and plays it across the line to
the mid on region
67.5 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
smith moves across, waits for it and turns it way at the last
possible moment, easy single added to the total
67.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
driven back to the bowler
End of over 68 (2 runs) South Africa 251/1 (lead by 78 runs)
AF Giles 14-1-45-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 127* (206b 18x4) G Kirsten 52* (114b 7x4)
68.1 Flintoff to Smith, one run, wrong line and legnth, short and wide
outside the off stump, cut away to the thrid man region
68.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region
68.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short of a length delivery on the
middle and off stump line, tapped away to the point region
68.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling away, Kirsten moves across, gets behind the line and
defends it back to the bowler
68.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Kirsten goes for the cut and gets beaten
68.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
End of over 69 (1 run) South Africa 252/1 (lead by 79 runs)
A Flintoff 14-2-39-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 128* (207b 18x4) G Kirsten 52* (119b 7x4)
69.1 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump, ball
kept a bit low after pitching and Smith had to adjust his shot
69.2 Giles to Kirsten, two runs, played wide of the cover fielder
69.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, defended leaning
forward
69.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run
69.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run
69.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, defended
End of over 70 (3 runs) South Africa 255/1 (lead by 82 runs)
AF Giles 15-1-48-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 129* (208b 18x4) G Kirsten 54* (124b 7x4)
70.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling across, Smith tries to take his bat away, ball hits the
bat and goes to the slip fielder at one bounce
70.2 Flintoff to Smith, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the third man region
70.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
70.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
70.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, dropped! dropped! dropped! short
delivery on the middle and angling away, Kirsten pushes at it and
gets a thick edge, Butcher at second slip drops the easiest of
catches, Flintoff walks away laughing
70.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, cut away to the point region
End of over 71 (1 run) South Africa 256/1 (lead by 83 runs)
A Flintoff 15-2-40-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 130* (210b 18x4) G Kirsten 54* (128b 7x4)
71.1 Giles to Smith, one run, pushed to the mid on region, easy single
taken
71.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run
71.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, tunred away to the on side
71.4 Giles to Kirsten, one run, played wide of the mid off fielder
71.5 Giles to Smith, no run
71.6 Giles to Smith, no run, quicker delivery outside the offs tump,
Smith tries to turn it away but misses, ball hits the pad and goes
behind
End of over 72 (2 runs) South Africa 258/1 (lead by 85 runs)
AF Giles 16-1-50-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 55* (131b 7x4) GC Smith 131* (213b 18x4)
72.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
Kirsten goes back and cuts it uplishly past the diving gully
fielder, four all the way
72.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR
72.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
72.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
72.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short of a good length delivery
outside the off stump, no shot offered
72.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
72.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
72.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
72.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, pushed back to the bowler
72.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
72.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, tunred away to the mid wicket region
End of over 73 (4 runs) South Africa 262/1 (lead by 89 runs)
A Flintoff 16-2-44-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 131* (213b 18x4) G Kirsten 59* (137b 8x4)
72.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, one run
End of over 73 (7 runs) South Africa 263/1 (lead by 90 runs)
A Flintoff 16-2-45-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 60* (137b 8x4) GC Smith 131* (213b 18x4)
73.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run
73.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run
73.3 Giles to Kirsten, one run
73.4 Giles to Smith, no run
73.5 Giles to Smith, two runs
73.6 Giles to Smith, no run
End of over 74 (3 runs) South Africa 266/1 (lead by 93 runs)
AF Giles 17-1-53-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 61* (140b 8x4) GC Smith 133* (216b 18x4)
74.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
74.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, three runs
74.3 Flintoff to Smith, one run
74.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, angled into the left hander, back and
solid defence to the off side
74.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone on line and length, taken
by Stewart
74.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, outside off, width, slaps the half cut
drive at it, edges, taken well on the bounce by Butcher
End of over 75 (4 runs) South Africa 270/1 (lead by 97 runs)
A Flintoff 17-2-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 134* (217b 18x4) G Kirsten 64* (145b 8x4)
75.1 Giles to Smith, two runs, outside off, back, chops very late wide
of slip with Flintoff chasing from gully
75.2 Giles to Smith, one run, fuller ball, forward, worked well past a
fumbling Giles for mid on to clean up
75.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, stretches well forward, outside the off,
smothers any turn to the off
75.4 Giles to Kirsten, three runs, flighted well up, forward on the
drive, turn gets the inside edge, flies past the stumps towards
fine leg
75.5 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted again, Smith not taking the same
risk, comes well forward and covers defensively any turn
75.6 Giles to Smith, no run, well forward, on the sweep, edges into the
pad and falls safely infront of him
End of over 76 (6 runs) South Africa 276/1 (lead by 103 runs)
AF Giles 18-1-59-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 67* (147b 8x4) GC Smith 137* (221b 18x4)
12th men want to come on with drinks, but umpires ignore them, one
more over
76.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short, angled across the legt hander
who leans back, hands low, watches it fly past his chest
76.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, shortish ball, width offered, shapes
to cut, then holds the bat back and leaves
76.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, well forward, good line and good leave
from Kirsten
76.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone, too full and too wide to
play at
76.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short of a length, gets on the back
foot, has to play it, not realy hurried, defends to the off
76.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller, just outside off, driveable,
but left alone
End of over 77 (maiden) South Africa 276/1 (lead by 103 runs)
A Flintoff 18-3-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 137* (221b 18x4) G Kirsten 67* (153b 8x4)
77.1 Giles to Smith, no run, just outside off, aiming at the rough, gets
half forward, defends to the off
77.2 Giles to Smith, one run, fuller ball, sweeps well and his 500th run
for the series comes up
77.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, watchfully waits and
dabs to the on side
77.4 Giles to Kirsten, one run, well forward, firmly swept to the fine
leg
77.5 Giles to Smith, no run, outside off, no shot offered
77.6 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted,stands tall, drives to the on
side, not timed, picked up on the bounce at a shortish mid on
End of over 78 (2 runs) South Africa 278/1 (lead by 105 runs)
AF Giles 19-1-61-0 - Nursery End
G Kirsten 68* (155b 8x4) GC Smith 138* (225b 18x4)
78.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
after Flintoff had to change a torn boot
The whole front of his foot had come through the toes of the boot
78.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
78.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, width outside off, cuts firmly from
the back foot, well stopped at backward point by Trescothick
78.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside the off
78.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, half volley, great left hander cover
drive, threads its way past the covers
78.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, gets the fast bowler reply, short ball
that he ducks under
End of over 79 (4 runs) South Africa 282/1 (lead by 109 runs)
A Flintoff 19-3-53-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 138* (225b 18x4) G Kirsten 72* (161b 9x4)
79.1 Giles to Smith, one run, well forward, turned with a flick of the
wrists to fine leg for the 150 partnership to come up in 270 balls
79.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, on line, slight turn into Kirsten,
defends down the pitch
79.3 Giles to Kirsten, one run, outside off, back and cuts, not timed to
perfection but there is a man on the fence at deep point
79.4 Giles to Smith, one run, forward, again works it genlty to the on
side and fine leg round to clean up
79.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, all defensive, well forward and over it,
playing just below the eyes
79.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, arm ball, bit wide, left alone
End of over 80 (3 runs) South Africa 285/1 (lead by 112 runs)
AF Giles 20-1-64-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 140* (227b 18x4) G Kirsten 73* (165b 9x4)
New ball now due
Discussion time for Vaughan, Hussain and Stewart
Gough into the attack so it looks like the new ball will be taken
80.1 Gough to Smith, no run, on the back foot, just short of a length,
pushes into the cover area
80.2 Gough to Smith, no run, outside off, fuller ball, gets across
drives into the ground bounces high into the covers
Two warm-up balls and now the new ball is taken
as two lights come up on the board, so light is not good
80.3 Gough to Smith, one run, some swing with the new ball, Smith has to
hurry the shot as he turns it behind square on the on side
3 slips in for Kirsten
80.4 Gough to Kirsten, no run, outside off, leaves him, beaten, but does
not carry to Stewart
80.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, going away, forward on the
drive, not timed runs down the pitch to mid off
80.6 Gough to Kirsten, two runs, short of a length, back, guides the cut
past backward point, McGrath hauls it in down the hill
End of over 81 (3 runs) South Africa 288/1 (lead by 115 runs)
D Gough 15-3-60-0 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 141* (230b 18x4) G Kirsten 75* (168b 9x4)
81.1 Anderson to Smith, three runs, overpitched delivery on the pads,
driven to the deep mid wicket region, long chanse for Vaughan, the
throw in is good but smith makes it comfortably
81.2 Anderson to Kirsten, legbye: one run, hits the pad and goes down to
the fine leg region
81.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, down the leg side, Smith tries to turn
it away but misses
and it starts to Drizzle
few umbrellas popping up here and there
81.4 Anderson to Smith, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg sumtp line, tunred away to the fine leg region
81.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run
81.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, bit of away movement, Kirsten goes for the drive but gets
beaten
End of over 82 (5 runs) South Africa 293/1 (lead by 120 runs)
JM Anderson 15-3-53-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 145* (233b 18x4) G Kirsten 75* (171b 9x4)
82.1 Gough to Smith, FOUR, glorious! fraction short, on the middle and
leg stump line, tunred away to the backward of sqaure leg fence,
sweetly timed and the thrid man can't get to it
82.2 Gough to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the mid off region, was not timed well
82.3 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
sqaure driven to the point region, a good diving stop from Hussain
saves runs
82.4 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off sump, cut
away straight to the gully fielder at one bounce
82.5 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
smith moves forward and pushes it to the off side
82.6 Gough to Smith, three runs, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven wide of Harmison at mid off, Smith passes 150 and
the crowd lets him know they are there
End of over 83 (7 runs) South Africa 300/1 (lead by 127 runs)
D Gough 16-3-67-0 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 152* (239b 19x4) G Kirsten 75* (171b 9x4)
drizzling has stopped now and the light has improved a bit
83.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, good length delivery down the leg side,
no shot offered
83.2 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, shot! short delivery outside the off
stump, no width to free his arms but smith waits for it and taps
it away past the slip fielder, ball runs away to the vacant third
man boundary
Vaughan brings in a third man now
83.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery down the leg side, bad
line
83.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
away a bit, pushed to the point region
83.5 Harmison to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith defends, ball takes a thick inside edge and geos down behind
the stumps
83.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 84 (5 runs) South Africa 305/1 (lead by 132 runs)
SJ Harmison 14-3-53-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 157* (244b 20x4) G Kirsten 75* (172b 9x4)
Anderson gets a change of ends
84.1 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, fulltoss outside the off stump, smashed to
the long off fence, as easy as it gets
84.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Smith tries to play it away to the the mid wicket region,
ball takes the edge and flys past the slip fielder, again no third
man
84.3 Anderson to Smith, no run
84.4 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, played to the vacant mid wicket boundary, sweetly
timed
84.5 Anderson to Smith, one run, pushed wide of the cover fielder, just
the single this time
84.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered, an expensive over comes to an end, 13 taken of it
End of over 85 (13 runs) South Africa 318/1 (lead by 145 runs)
JM Anderson 16-3-66-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 170* (249b 23x4) G Kirsten 75* (173b 9x4)
85.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, pushed to the mid off region
85.2 Harmison to Smith, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut into the ground and the ball goes over the gully fielder,
third man in place and just a single taken
and Vaughan decides to remove the third man
85.3 Harmison to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut past the gully fielder and the ball races away to the vacant
third man boundary, nothing going right for England at the moment
Harmison decides to come round the wicket
85.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle, Kirsten ducks
under it
85.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
into the left hander, Kirsten tries to moave away but is late and
the ball hits his body
85.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
End of over 86 (5 runs) South Africa 323/1 (lead by 150 runs)
SJ Harmison 15-3-58-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 171* (251b 23x4) G Kirsten 79* (177b 10x4)
86.1 Anderson to Smith, one run, fuller length delivery on the legs,
tunred away to the deep sqaure leg region
86.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, beauty! short rising delivery, pitched
touch outside the off stump and moves away a bit, Kirsten had to
play at it and in the end should consider himself luckly not to
have edged it
Anderson gets an offical warning from Darrell Hair form running on
to the danger area
86.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run
86.4 Anderson to Kirsten, one run, pushed to the short cover region, the
fielder is deep and a single is taken
86.5 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and off
stump line, Smith moves forward and drives it down the track to
the long off fence, superb shot
86.6 Anderson to Smith, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
pulled down to the fine leg region
End of over 87 (7 runs) South Africa 330/1 (lead by 157 runs)
JM Anderson 17-3-73-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 177* (254b 24x4) G Kirsten 80* (180b 10x4)
87.1 Harmison to Smith, wide: no run, bouncer on the middle, well over
the batsman's head, called a wide by the umpire
87.1 Harmison to Smith, one run, short delivery, pitched on the middle
and angling down the leg side, Smith moves across and taps it away
to the fine leg region
Third man comes in for Kirsten
87.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short outside the off stump, left
alone
87.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery wide outside the
off stump, no shot offered
87.4 Harmison to Kirsten, FOUR, bouncer outside the off stump, hooked
away to the square leg fence, made it look easy, that brings up
the 200 run partnership
87.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, bouncer on the middle, Kirsten ducks
under it
87.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 88 (6 runs) South Africa 336/1 (lead by 163 runs)
SJ Harmison 16-3-64-1 (1w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 178* (255b 24x4) G Kirsten 84* (185b 11x4)
Flintoff is back
88.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling away, pushed to the gully region
88.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
88.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
smith stands tall and taps it to the gully fielder at one bounce
88.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, turned away to the on side, Flintoff rushes
forward and picks it up
88.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, comprehensively beaten! good length
delivery, pitched in line with the off stump and came back in,
smith plays all over it and gets beaten, ball hits the pad and
goes to the keeper, half hearted appeal turned down
88.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 89 (maiden) South Africa 336/1 (lead by 163 runs)
A Flintoff 20-4-53-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 84* (185b 11x4) GC Smith 178* (261b 24x4)
Butcher into the attack now
89.1 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
89.2 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside the
off stump, left alone
and it starts to drizzle, the umbrellas pop up again
89.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
89.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
the rain is getting heavier
89.5 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, wayward delivery outside the off stump,
out of reach of the batsman
89.6 Butcher to Kirsten, wide: no run, wider than the previous one, no
other options left for the umpire
89.6 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the off stump
line, pushed to the off side, huges cheers all around for Butcher
on getting the line right
End of over 90 (1 run) South Africa 337/1 (lead by 164 runs)
MA Butcher 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 178* (261b 24x4) G Kirsten 84* (191b 11x4)
and that's tea on the second day, we will be back shortly with the
final session of the day
Match State: Tea - Day 2
once again the drizzle has passed without troubling the grounds men
players are back in the middle and we are all set for the start of
the final session of the day
38 overs remain for the day
90.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the mid on region
90.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, Smith tries to turn it away but ends up edging it
on to his pad
90.3 Flintoff to Smith, two runs, short delivery down the leg side,
Smith moves across and plays it wide of Harmison at fine leg
90.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, ball angling away further, no shot offered
90.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to Gough at mid off
90.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away straight to the point fielder
End of over 91 (2 runs) South Africa 339/1 (lead by 166 runs)
A Flintoff 21-4-55-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 84* (191b 11x4) GC Smith 180* (267b 24x4)
91.1 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
91.2 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
91.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
91.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
91.5 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery down the leg
stump, swing for Butcher but the line is not right
91.6 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 92 (maiden) South Africa 339/1 (lead by 166 runs)
MA Butcher 2-1-1-0 (1w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 180* (267b 24x4) G Kirsten 84* (197b 11x4)
92.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region, was not in full controll of that shot
92.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
92.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good lenght delivery out side the off
stum, pushed to the gully region
92.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, tured to the on side
92.5 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, smith flashes hard at it and gets a thick edge between
gully and slip
92.6 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, glorious! fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, driven down the track, just past the stumps at the
other end, ball races away to the long off fence
End of over 93 (8 runs) South Africa 347/1 (lead by 174 runs)
A Flintoff 22-4-63-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 84* (197b 11x4) GC Smith 188* (273b 26x4)
93.1 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
93.2 Butcher to Kirsten, two runs, short delivery down the leg side,
Kirsten moves across and taps it away to the fine leg region, runs
the first run fast and gets back for the second
93.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
93.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside the
off stump, left alone
93.5 Butcher to Kirsten, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
played away to the fine leg region, South African run meter rolls
down to 350!
93.6 Butcher to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 94 (3 runs) South Africa 350/1 (lead by 177 runs)
MA Butcher 3-1-4-0 (1w) - Nursery End
G Kirsten 87* (202b 11x4) GC Smith 188* (274b 26x4)
94.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off, Kirsten late into his shot, ball takes the edge and goes to
the slip fielder at one bounce, Flintoff bowling really well here
94.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
94.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, pushed to covers
94.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tunred to the on side
94.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
94.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
defended
End of over 95 (maiden) South Africa 350/1 (lead by 177 runs)
A Flintoff 23-5-63-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 188* (274b 26x4) G Kirsten 87* (208b 11x4)
95.1 Butcher to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
95.2 Butcher to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, tunred away to the mid wicket fence, just a little
push and the ball races away, lot of bottom hand in that shot,
smith moves into the 190s
95.3 Butcher to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, defended
95.4 Butcher to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, Smith moves across and tuns it away to the mid wicekt region,
Vaughan is the fielder there
95.5 Butcher to Smith, no run
95.6 Butcher to Smith, two runs, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven wide of the cover fielder
End of over 96 (6 runs) South Africa 356/1 (lead by 183 runs)
MA Butcher 4-1-10-0 (1w) - Nursery End
G Kirsten 87* (208b 11x4) GC Smith 194* (280b 27x4)
96.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
96.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, two runs, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, driven wide of the point fielder, great timing
96.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the backward of point fence. Kirsten moves into the
90s
96.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
96.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, no shot offered
96.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, one run, good length delivery, on the middle
and angling away, Kirsten drives and gets an inside edge to the
fine leg region, Flintoff shakes his head in fustration
End of over 97 (7 runs) South Africa 363/1 (lead by 190 runs)
A Flintoff 24-5-70-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 94* (214b 12x4) GC Smith 194* (280b 27x4)
97.1 Butcher to Kirsten, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten moves across and plays it away to the mid wicket
region, a good diving stop there saves runs
97.2 Butcher to Smith, one run, good length delivery on the middle,
Smith moves across and tunrs it away to the fine leg region, easy
single taken
97.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and swing away further, no shot offered
97.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, Kirsten for a moment thought about the pull but moaves away
at the last moment
97.5 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, down the leg side, no shot offered
97.6 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
End of over 98 (2 runs) South Africa 365/1 (lead by 192 runs)
MA Butcher 5-1-12-0 (1w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 195* (281b 27x4) G Kirsten 95* (219b 12x4)
Flintoff coming round the wicket now
98.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, smashed back to the bowler, flintoff does well to stop it
98.2 Flintoff to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
pulled down to the fine leg region
back to over the stumps for Kirsten
98.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Kirsten happy to let it go
98.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery on the leg stump line,
Kirsten tries to turn it away but makes no contact with the
target, ball hits the pad and rolls away to the off side
98.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
98.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away to the gully region, a good stop there saves runs
End of over 99 (1 run) South Africa 366/1 (lead by 193 runs)
A Flintoff 25-5-71-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 196* (283b 27x4) G Kirsten 95* (223b 12x4)
99.1 Butcher to Smith, no run, short delivery down the leg side, Smith
tries to trun it away but misses out
99.2 Butcher to Smith, wide: no run, wayward delivery outside the off
stump, second wide for Butcher
99.2 Butcher to Smith, one run, on the middle and leg, Smith gets an
inside edge on to his pad and they cross over for a quick single
99.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run
99.4 Butcher to Kirsten, wide: no run, oh boy! another huge wide outside
the off stump, Stewart had to dive full length to collect it
99.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, this time it is down the leg side and
Stewart had to dive the other way
99.5 Butcher to Kirsten, FOUR, down the leg side, helped on it's way to
the fine leg fence, Kirsten moves on to 99
99.6 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery outside the offs
tump, defended
End of over 100 (7 runs) South Africa 373/1 (lead by 200 runs)
MA Butcher 6-1-19-0 (3w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 197* (285b 27x4) G Kirsten 99* (227b 13x4)
this is now the highest second wicket partnership for South Africa
against England
Gough is back
100.1 Gough to Smith, one run, down the leg side, pushed to the fine leg
region
100.2 Gough to Kirsten, no run
100.3 Gough to Kirsten, FOUR, 17th Test century! fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, Kirsten reaches out for it and drives it
past the cover fielder, well played, this is his first century at
Lord's and the fourth against England
100.4 Gough to Kirsten, no run
100.5 Gough to Kirsten, FOUR, glorious! short and touch wide outside the
off stump, Kirsten quickly moves into positions and cuts it away
to the backward of point fence
100.6 Gough to Kirsten, (noball) no run, 250 run partnership up
100.6 Gough to Kirsten, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
End of over 101 (10 runs) South Africa 383/1 (lead by 210 runs)
D Gough 17-3-77-0 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 198* (286b 27x4) G Kirsten 107* (233b 15x4)
McGrath into the attack now, seventh bowler to be used
101.1 McGrath to Smith, three runs, double century! fuller length
delivery on the middle and leg, played down to the long on region,
Smith celebrates and the crowd acknowledges, what a series this
man is having
101.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run
101.3 McGrath to Kirsten, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
101.4 McGrath to Kirsten, no run
101.5 McGrath to Kirsten, one run, tunred away to the sqaure leg region,
easy single added
101.6 McGrath to Smith, one run, down the leg side, helped on it's way to
the deep fine leg region
End of over 102 (5 runs) South Africa 388/1 (lead by 215 runs)
A McGrath 1-0-5-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 202* (288b 27x4) G Kirsten 108* (237b 15x4)
102.1 Gough to Smith, no run
102.2 Gough to Smith, one run
102.3 Gough to Kirsten, no run
102.4 Gough to Kirsten, no run
102.5 Gough to Kirsten, no run
102.6 Gough to Kirsten, no run
End of over 103 (1 run) South Africa 389/1 (lead by 216 runs)
D Gough 18-3-78-0 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 203* (290b 27x4) G Kirsten 108* (241b 15x4)
103.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, tunred down to fine leg
103.2 McGrath to Kirsten, no run
103.3 McGrath to Kirsten, no run
103.4 McGrath to Kirsten, OUT: at last! good length delivery, pitched
just outside the off stump, Kirsten reaches out and pushes at it,
ball takes the inside edge and crashes into the stumps, McGrath
gets the breakthrough and Kirsten departs after a superb innings
South Africa 390/2, Partnership of 257
G Kirsten b McGrath 108 (244b 15x4 0x6)
GC Smith 204* (291b 27x4) A McGrath 1.4-0-6-1
Boeta Dippenaar is the new batsman
103.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside the off stump, Dippenaar pushes
at it and gets a thick edge past the gully fielder, ball races
away to the vacant third man fence
103.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, pushed into the gap between gully and point
End of over 104 (7 runs) South Africa 396/2 (lead by 223 runs)
A McGrath 2-0-12-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 204* (291b 27x4) HH Dippenaar 6* (2b 1x4)
104.1 Gough to Smith, one run, short delivery, on the off and angling
down the leg, pushed down to the fine leg region
104.2 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
104.3 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
104.4 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, pushed to covers
104.5 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery down the leg side.
no shot offered
104.6 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 105 (1 run) South Africa 397/2 (lead by 224 runs)
D Gough 19-3-79-0 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 205* (292b 27x4) HH Dippenaar 6* (7b 1x4)
105.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, tunred away to the backward of sqaure leg region for an easy
single
105.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
105.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
105.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, bit of swing fro McGrath, Dippenaar offers no shot
105.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
105.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 106 (1 run) South Africa 398/2 (lead by 225 runs)
A McGrath 3-0-13-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 206* (293b 27x4) HH Dippenaar 6* (12b 1x4)
Gough to continue round the wicket to the left hander
106.1 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
defended
106.2 Gough to Smith, no run, pushed to the mid on region
106.3 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, cut
away to the gully region, a superb diving stop there by McGrath
saves a certain four
106.4 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery, right in the business
area and moving away a bit, Smith pushes at it and gets beaten
106.5 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the off side
106.6 Gough to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the legs, driven to
the mid wicket fence with ease, that brings up the South African
400
End of over 107 (4 runs) South Africa 402/2 (lead by 229 runs)
D Gough 20-3-83-0 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 6* (12b 1x4) GC Smith 210* (299b 28x4)
Match State: Drinks
South Africa lead by 229 runs with 8 wickets remaining in the 1st
innings
107.1 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery, pitched
outside the leg stump and came back in a bit, Dippenaar gets hit
on the pad, appeal for LBW turned down
107.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, pushed back to the bowler
107.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
107.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery, pitched in line
with the off stump and moving away from the right hander,
dippenaar tries to defend but gets hit on the pad, huge appeal for
LBW turned down
107.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
107.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, one run, tunred down to fine leg
End of over 108 (1 run) South Africa 403/2 (lead by 230 runs)
A McGrath 4-0-14-1 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 7* (18b 1x4) GC Smith 210* (299b 28x4)
108.1 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the covers
108.2 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
108.3 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
108.4 Gough to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, down the leg side, ball hits
the pad and rolls down to the fine leg region
108.5 Gough to Smith, no run
108.6 Gough to Smith, FOUR, shot! over pitched delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the cover fence, no stopping that
End of over 109 (5 runs) South Africa 408/2 (lead by 235 runs)
D Gough 21-3-87-0 (1w 7nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 7* (22b 1x4) GC Smith 214* (301b 29x4)
109.1 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the mid off region
109.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, uplishly played to the shot cover region
109.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
109.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, driven to mid on
109.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery on the middle
and off, driven back to the bowler
109.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, taken on the half volley and driven past the cover fielder
End of over 110 (4 runs) South Africa 412/2 (lead by 239 runs)
A McGrath 5-0-18-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 214* (301b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 11* (28b 2x4)
the light meters are out and the umpires have a chat now
light has been offered to the batsmen, they accept it and walk away
umpires have decided to call off the days play
we will be back at 9:45 GMT tomorrow with the live coverage of the
third days play
until then it's Good Bye from all of us here
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Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Hello and welcome to Wisden CricInfo's live coverage of the third
days play
Smith and Kirsten dominated England on the second day, and Smith
(214*) went on to make his second double century of the series
South Africa lead by 239 runs with 8 wickets remaining in the 1st
innings
South Africa lead by 239 runs with 8 wickets remaining in the 1st
innings
at the moment it's bright and sunny out here at Lord's, but the
forecast says it will become cloudy as the day progresses,
hopefully we will have a stoppage free day
Smith will take strike and it will be Flintoff to start the bowling
attack
110.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away from the left hander, no shot
offered
110.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery touch outside the
off stump, left alone
110.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
off stump line, ball angling away a bit after pitching, Smith
moves across, gets behind the delivery and pushes it back to the
bowler
110.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
110.5 Flintoff to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended to the on side, fielders are deep and a quick
single is taken
110.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, pitched in line with
the middle stump and angling down the leg side, dippenaar tries to
turn it away but misses, ball hits the pad and rolls away to the
on side
End of over 111 (1 run) South Africa 413/2 (lead by 240 runs)
A Flintoff 26-5-72-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 215* (306b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 11* (29b 2x4)
111.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed down to the mid off region
111.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, driven back to the bowler at one bounce, was more of a mis-
hit
111.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, driven down to the mid off region
111.4 McGrath to Smith, legbye: FOUR, short delivery down the leg side,
Smith tries to turn it away but makes no contact, ball clips the
pad and runs down to the fine leg fence
111.5 McGrath to Smith, no run
111.6 McGrath to Smith, two runs, good length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the mid off region, anderson mis-fields and an
extra run is given away
End of over 112 (6 runs) South Africa 419/2 (lead by 246 runs)
A McGrath 6-0-20-1 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 11* (29b 2x4) GC Smith 217* (312b 29x4)
112.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good length dwideoutside the off
stump, no shot offered
112.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, pushed to point
112.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, no shot offered
112.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and angling back into the right hander,
Dippenaar moves across and pushes it to the mid on region
112.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short and wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
112.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, pushed to covers
End of over 113 (maiden) South Africa 419/2 (lead by 246 runs)
A Flintoff 27-6-72-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 217* (312b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 11* (35b 2x4)
113.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tunred down to fine leg, easy single taken
113.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, ball moving away further after pitching, no shot offered
113.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, bit fuller this time, again ball
pitching wide of the off stump and moving away furhter, no shot
offered
113.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
off stump line, Dippenaar moves across and defends it
113.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, FOUR, half volley outside the off stump,
smashed to the point fence
113.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 114 (5 runs) South Africa 424/2 (lead by 251 runs)
A McGrath 7-0-25-1 - Nursery End
GC Smith 218* (313b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 15* (40b 3x4)
114.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run
114.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
114.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run
114.4 Flintoff to Smith, (noball) one run
114.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
114.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
114.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
Dippenaar goes for the drive and ends up with a thick edge over
Giles at first slip, was a tough chance but should go down as a
drop!
End of over 115 (6 runs) South Africa 430/2 (lead by 257 runs)
A Flintoff 28-6-78-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 219* (317b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 19* (43b 4x4)
115.1 McGrath to Smith, two runs, half volley down the leg stump, turned
away to the deep mid wicket
115.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed back to the bowler
115.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, Smith moves forward and drives it down the track to the mid
off region, the fielder comes around quickly and saves runs
115.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, outside the off stump left alone
115.5 McGrath to Smith, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, played across the line to the deep mid wicket region,
Trescothick is the fielder there
115.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, down the leg side, ball
clips the pad and rolls down to the vacant short fine leg region
End of over 116 (4 runs) South Africa 434/2 (lead by 261 runs)
A McGrath 8-0-28-1 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 19* (44b 4x4) GC Smith 222* (322b 29x4)
116.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, beauty! short delivery touch outside
the off stump, Dippenaar pushes at it and gets beaten, that was
close
116.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, pushed to the mid on region off the back foot
116.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, defended back to the bowler with a straight bat
116.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling back in a bit, pushed to the off side
116.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg stump, Dippenaar moves across a bit and turns it
away to the deep fine leg region
116.6 Flintoff to Smith, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling away from the left hander, no shot offered
End of over 117 (1 run) South Africa 435/2 (lead by 262 runs)
A Flintoff 29-6-79-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 20* (49b 4x4) GC Smith 222* (323b 29x4)
117.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, three runs, good length delivery on the
middle and off stump line, Dippenaar moves back and pushes it past
the bowler to the long off region, long chase for Vaughan from mid
on
117.2 Harmison to Smith, no run
117.3 Harmison to Smith, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
defended to the short mid wicket region, batsmen take off for a
quick single, Hussain comes in quickly but the throw is way off
target and Dippenaar gets home safely
117.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
117.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, pushed to point
117.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Dippenaar moves across and plays it down to the
vacant fine leg fence
End of over 118 (8 runs) South Africa 443/2 (lead by 270 runs)
SJ Harmison 17-3-72-1 (1w) - Nursery End
GC Smith 223* (325b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 27* (53b 5x4)
118.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, pitched up delivery wide outside the off
stump, Smith goes after it and hits it straight to the point
fielder
118.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away from the left hander, no shot
offered
118.3 Flintoff to Smith, three runs, good length delivery outside the off
stump, played past the cover fielder, was not timed well and
Vaughan pulls it back
118.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, no stopping that! fuller length
delivery outside the off stump, Dippenaar quickly gets into
position and sqaure drives it to the backward of point boundary,
that brings up the South African 450
118.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
118.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery on the middle,
defended back to the bowler
End of over 119 (7 runs) South Africa 450/2 (lead by 277 runs)
A Flintoff 30-6-86-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 226* (328b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 31* (56b 6x4)
another bowling change, Giles into the attack now
forward short leg comes in place
119.1 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
turned down to the short fine leg region, easy single taken
around the wicket to the right hander, a slip and a silly point in
place
119.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the cover fielder
119.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
119.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
119.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and off, defended
119.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, pushed past the
silly point fielder, was not timed well
End of over 120 (1 run) South Africa 451/2 (lead by 278 runs)
AF Giles 21-1-65-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 227* (329b 29x4) HH Dippenaar 31* (61b 6x4)
change of ends for Harmison
120.1 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
smith goes back, stands tall and cuts it away to the cover fence,
powerfull hit
120.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, Smith gets an inside edge on to his pad
120.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched in line
with the off stump and moving away from the lef thander, Smith
pushes at it and gets beaten
120.4 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, turned away to the mid wicket fence, perfect timing
120.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, short outside the off stump, mistimed
hit to the point region
120.6 Harmison to Smith, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed past the gully fielder, thirdman comes around and fields
End of over 121 (9 runs) South Africa 460/2 (lead by 287 runs)
SJ Harmison 18-3-81-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 236* (335b 31x4) HH Dippenaar 31* (61b 6x4)
121.1 Giles to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Smith moves back and across and taps it away to the short fine leg
region, easy single taken
121.2 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, flighted delivery on the middle and leg,
swept away to the backward of sqaure leg boundary, made it look
easy
121.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, defended
121.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off, Dippenaar comes down
the track and plays it back to the bowler
121.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off
stump, again Dippenaar comes forward, but can only manage a mis-
timed drive to the off side
121.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the off side
End of over 122 (5 runs) South Africa 465/2 (lead by 292 runs)
AF Giles 22-1-70-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 237* (336b 31x4) HH Dippenaar 35* (66b 7x4)
Vaughan having a word with Harmison
122.1 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, cracking! fraction short outside the off
stump, Smith qucikly gets into position and cuts it away to the
point fence, perfect timing and the ball races away
122.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, play and miss
Harmison coming round the wicket now
122.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump,
Smith chases it but makes no contact
122.4 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, too full, too straight outside the off
stump, driven down to the long off fence, as easy as it gets
122.5 Harmison to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed wide of the gully fielder, easy single taken
122.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, short delivery on the middle and
leg, defended to the on side, the fielders are deep and a quick
single is taken
End of over 123 (10 runs) South Africa 475/2 (lead by 302 runs)
SJ Harmison 19-3-91-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 36* (67b 7x4) GC Smith 246* (341b 33x4)
123.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and leg, defended leaning
forward
123.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
was a flat one, Dippenaar tries to sweep but misses, ball hits the
pad and goes to the slip fielder, appeal for caught behind turned
down
123.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, pushed to the off side
123.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery touch outside the off
stump, Dippenaar moves forward and drives it back to the bowler
123.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and off stump line,
Dippenaar gets behind the ball and defends it with a straight bat
123.6 Giles to Dippenaar, legbye: two runs, quicker delivery down the leg
side, ball hits the pad and goes down fine, long chase for the
slip fielder, extras tally moves up to 38
End of over 124 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 477/2 (lead by 304 runs)
AF Giles 23-2-70-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 246* (341b 33x4) HH Dippenaar 36* (73b 7x4)
Match State: Drinks
Darren Gough is back
124.1 Gough to Smith, one run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
enough width to free his arms, played wide of the gully fielder
124.2 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, pitched in line with
the off stump and kept it's line, dippenaar moves across, gets
behind the ball and defends it
124.3 Gough to Dippenaar, (noball) no run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, pushed to the mid on region, 8th no ball by Gough
124.3 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, dropped! dropped! good length dleivery
touch outside the off stump, Dippenaar pushes at it and gets a
thick edge , ball goes to Butcher at second slip, was a bit low
but should have been taken, Gough walks back shaking his head
124.4 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
124.5 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
124.6 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 125 (2 runs) South Africa 479/2 (lead by 306 runs)
D Gough 22-3-89-0 (1w 8nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 247* (342b 33x4) HH Dippenaar 36* (79b 7x4)
125.1 Giles to Smith, no run
125.2 Giles to Smith, legbye: two runs, flighted delivery outside the off
stump, draws Smith forward into the shot and beats him but the
ball flicks the pad on it's way and hits Stewart on his face
125.3 Giles to Smith, bye: one run
125.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
125.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run
125.6 Giles to Smith, one run, tunred away to the vacant mid wicket
region
End of over 126 (5 runs) South Africa 484/2 (lead by 311 runs)
AF Giles 24-2-72-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 248* (346b 33x4) HH Dippenaar 37* (81b 7x4)
play held up as Stewart receives some treatment to his face
he is now leaving the field holding his left eye, looks like he is
in a lot of pain
McGrath will keep wickets
126.1 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
huges cheers for McGrath as he collects it cleanly
126.2 Gough to Smith, (noball) no run, short delivery, on the off and
angling away further, Gough's no ball tally moves up to 9!
126.2 Gough to Smith, one run, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
driven to the deep extra cover region
126.3 Gough to Dippenaar, bye: FOUR, short delivery, on the off and kept
it's line, Dippenaar plays at it and gets beaten, ball climbs on
McGrath and he misses it completely
126.4 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
126.5 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offeredx
126.6 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
in a bit, Dippenaar moves across and defends it back to the bowler
End of over 127 (6 runs) South Africa 490/2 (lead by 317 runs)
D Gough 23-3-91-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 249* (349b 33x4) HH Dippenaar 37* (85b 7x4)
127.1 Giles to Smith, one run, 250! short delivery outside the off stump,
smith moves back and across and pushes it down to the fine leg
region, Smith becomes only the third man to make 250 at Lord's
127.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery outside the off
stump, driven hard but straight into the silly point fielder, that
hurts
127.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
127.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
127.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and leg stump line,
defended
127.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off
stump, defended leaning forward
End of over 128 (1 run) South Africa 491/2 (lead by 318 runs)
AF Giles 25-2-73-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 250* (350b 33x4) HH Dippenaar 37* (90b 7x4)
Gough to continue
128.1 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the middle and off
stump line, pushed to the mid on region
128.2 Gough to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
128.3 Gough to Smith, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off stump,
Smith moves forward and drives it down to the long on fence, again
superbly timed
128.4 Gough to Smith, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
128.5 Gough to Smith, one run, another record broken! fuller length
delivery outside the off stump, driven away to the deep cover
region, this is now the highest score by an overseas player at
Lord's
128.6 Gough to Dippenaar, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the extra cover fence, cracking shot
End of over 129 (9 runs) South Africa 500/2 (lead by 327 runs)
D Gough 24-3-100-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 255* (355b 34x4) HH Dippenaar 41* (91b 8x4)
129.1 Giles to Smith, no run
129.2 Giles to Smith, no run
129.3 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
played back to the bowler
129.4 Giles to Smith, one run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg,
turned away to the deep mid wicekt region
129.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, flighted delivery on the middle,
Dippenaar goes down on his knee and sweep it down to the fine leg
region for an easy single
129.6 Giles to Smith, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, smith
moves across and tunrs it away to the sqaure leg region
End of over 130 (2 runs) South Africa 502/2 (lead by 329 runs)
AF Giles 26-2-75-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 42* (92b 8x4) GC Smith 256* (360b 34x4)
130.1 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery, on the off and
angling down the leg side, Dippenaar tries to adjust for the late
swing but makes no contact, ball hits the pad and rolls away to
the on side
130.2 Gough to Dippenaar, one run, tunred away to the mid wicket region,
quick single taken
130.3 Gough to Smith, one run, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
way wide of the point fielder, a good diving stop there saves a
certain four
130.4 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, pushed to mid wicket, Giles picks it up
and throws down the non strikes end stumps but Smith was always in
130.5 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the gully
130.6 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, on the off and moving
in late, awkwardly played to the sqaure leg region
End of over 131 (2 runs) South Africa 504/2 (lead by 331 runs)
D Gough 25-3-102-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 257* (361b 34x4) HH Dippenaar 43* (97b 8x4)
131.1 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and spinning into the left hander, Smith moves across to
play but the extra bouce beats him, ball hits the pad and rolls
away
131.2 Giles to Smith, no run, pushed back to the bowler
131.3 Giles to Smith, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
smith moves across and flicks it to the forward short leg fielder
at one bounce
131.4 Giles to Smith, bye: FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Smith goes for the drive and gets beaten, ball goes through
McGrath and runs down to the fence
131.5 Giles to Smith, no run, tunred away to the on side
131.6 Giles to Smith, two runs, outside the off stump, pushed to the
vacant short third man region, takes the first run quickly and
comes back for the second with ease
End of over 132 (6 runs) South Africa 510/2 (lead by 337 runs)
AF Giles 27-2-77-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 43* (97b 8x4) GC Smith 259* (367b 34x4)
132.1 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
132.2 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
turned down to the man at short fine leg
132.3 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, dippenaar goes for the off drive but ends up hitting the
ball to the mid on region, bit of reverse swing for Gough
132.4 Gough to Dippenaar, no run
132.5 Gough to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside
the off stump and angling back in sharply, defended
132.6 Gough to Dippenaar, three runs, played wide of Harmison at mid
wicket
End of over 133 (3 runs) South Africa 513/2 (lead by 340 runs)
D Gough 26-3-105-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 46* (103b 8x4) GC Smith 259* (367b 34x4)
133.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
defended
133.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and
leg, defended to the on side, bat and pad together
133.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery outside the leg
stump, dippenaar moves away, gets inside the line and plays it
back to the bowler at one bounce
133.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
133.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, comes down the track even before the
ball is bowled, Giles files in a yorker, Dippenaar bring down his
bat on time and defends it
133.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 134 (maiden) South Africa 513/2 (lead by 340 runs)
AF Giles 28-3-77-0 - Nursery End
GC Smith 259* (367b 34x4) HH Dippenaar 46* (109b 8x4)
Anderson into the attack for the first time today
134.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed back down the track to the mid off region, was not
timed well
134.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Smith goes for the cut but makes no contact with the target
134.3 Anderson to Smith, OUT: gone! good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling in a bit, Smith moves forward and drives
at it, ball takes the inside edge and crashes into the wood work,
Anderson gets the much need breakthrough
South Africa 513/3, Partnership of 123
GC Smith b Anderson 259 (370b 34x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 46* (109b 8x4) JM Anderson 17.3-3-73-1
huge cheers all around as Smith walks back to the pavilion waving
his bat, a sad end to a fine innings
Rudolph is the new batsman
134.4 Anderson to Rudolph, no run
134.5 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, outside the off stump, no shot offered
134.6 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 135 (maiden) South Africa 513/3 (lead by 340 runs)
JM Anderson 18-4-73-1 - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 46* (109b 8x4) JA Rudolph 0* (3b)
135.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery on the middle,
Dippenaar gets inside the line and drives it straight to the cover
fielder
135.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, defended
135.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
driven straight to the man at mid off
135.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, down the leg side, swept away to the
short fine leg region
135.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, comes down the track, gets to the pitch
of the delivery but can't clear the man at mid off
135.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and leg, defended
End of over 136 (maiden) South Africa 513/3 (lead by 340 runs)
AF Giles 29-4-77-0 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 0* (3b) HH Dippenaar 46* (115b 8x4)
136.1 Anderson to Rudolph, three runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg stump line, flicked away to the vacant deep mid
wicket region, long chase from Vaughan saves one run
136.2 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
136.3 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, dippenaar moves across and defends
136.4 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, yorker on the middle, defended
136.5 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the off side
136.6 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, Dippenaar ducks away from it
End of over 137 (3 runs) South Africa 516/3 (lead by 343 runs)
JM Anderson 19-4-76-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 3* (4b) HH Dippenaar 46* (120b 8x4)
and that's lunch on the third day, still 78 overs to be bowled in
the day
we will be back in 40 minutes with the live action
be sure to join us then
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back
Giles to continue
137.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended
137.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run
137.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, outside the off stump, driven to the off
side
Stewart is back on the fielder
137.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, tunred away to the on side
137.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
137.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
End of over 138 (maiden) South Africa 516/3 (lead by 343 runs)
AF Giles 30-5-77-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 46* (120b 8x4) JA Rudolph 3* (10b)
Anderson to continue from the Pavilion End
138.1 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, defended
138.2 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, on the off and
angling into the right hander, Dippenaar jumps up and pushes it to
the gully region
138.3 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and angling into the right hander, dippenaar
moves across and tries to turn it away but makes no contact, ball
hits the pad, huge appeal for LBW turned down, two noises there
138.4 Anderson to Dippenaar, two runs, played away to the dep mid wicekt
region, easy couple added
138.5 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, yorker on the middle and off stump
line, defended, bat and pad together, another appeal for LBW
turned down
138.6 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 139 (2 runs) South Africa 518/3 (lead by 345 runs)
JM Anderson 20-4-78-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 3* (10b) HH Dippenaar 48* (126b 8x4)
139.1 Giles to Rudolph, one run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Rudolph leans forward and turns it away to the vacant sqaure leg
region
139.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump, defended
139.3 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, fifty! flighted delivery down the leg
side, that too with no third in place, swept away to the fence
with ease
139.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery, just outside the leg
stump, dippenaar moves away, gets inside the line and defends
139.5 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, great shot1 flighted delivery outside the
off stump, dippenaar moves forward and across, gets inside the
line and plays an inside outside out shot past the diving mid off
fielder, perfect placement
139.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, defended
End of over 140 (9 runs) South Africa 527/3 (lead by 354 runs)
AF Giles 31-5-86-0 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 4* (11b) HH Dippenaar 56* (131b 10x4)
Lead now moves up to 354!
Anderson coming round the wicket to the left hander
140.1 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended to the on side
140.2 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
ball angling away further after pitching, no shot offered
140.3 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Rudolph moves forward and flicks it away to the short mid
wicket region, can't get it past the man there
140.4 Anderson to Rudolph, two runs, short delivery outside the off
stump, Rudolph goes back and sqaure drives it through the vacant
point area, giles runs around and fields
140.5 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
back to over the wicket
140.6 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Rudolph goes for the drive and gets beaten
End of over 141 (2 runs) South Africa 529/3 (lead by 356 runs)
JM Anderson 21-4-80-1 - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 56* (131b 10x4) JA Rudolph 6* (17b)
141.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, played back to
the bowler
141.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, turned away to the on side
141.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, quicker delivery on the middle and off
stump line, defended leaning forward
141.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery, pitched outside the
leg stump and spinning in a bit, Dippenaar gets behind the ball
and defends
141.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, pushed to the vacant point region,
easy single taken
141.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended
End of over 142 (1 run) South Africa 530/3 (lead by 357 runs)
AF Giles 32-5-87-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 57* (136b 10x4) JA Rudolph 6* (18b)
142.1 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer, on the middle and angling
down the leg side, Dippenaar moves away from it with ease
142.2 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling back into the right hander, Dippenaar moves
across and plays it down to the mid on region
142.3 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, late away movement, Dippenaar plays a nothing shot with out
any foot movement and gets beaten
142.4 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short and wide outside the off
stump, this time it is allowed to go through
142.5 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg stump line, played straight to the man at short mid wicket
142.6 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, short rising delivery outside the
off stump, Dippenaar stands tall and pushes it to the gully region
End of over 143 (maiden) South Africa 530/3 (lead by 357 runs)
JM Anderson 22-5-80-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 6* (18b) HH Dippenaar 57* (142b 10x4)
143.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Rudolph stretches forward and defends
143.2 Giles to Rudolph, one run, short outside the off stump, Rudolph
goes back and cut it away to the gully region, mid field by Gough
allows the batsmen to cross over
143.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the middle and leg stump line,
defended back to the bowler with a straight bat
143.4 Giles to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, pitched wide outside the off
stump and spinnign back in a bit, Dippenaar goes for the sweep and
gets hit on the pad, half hearted appeal for LBW turned down
143.5 Giles to Rudolph, FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Rudolph spots it early, comes down the track and lofts it away to
the long on fence, great shot
143.6 Giles to Rudolph, bye: one run, hooo! that was close, flighted
delivery outside the off stump, hits the rough and turns back in
sharply, Rudolph misses it completely and the ball misses the
stumps by a whisker
End of over 144 (7 runs) South Africa 537/3 (lead by 364 runs)
AF Giles 33-5-92-0 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 11* (22b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 57* (144b 10x4)
144.1 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, pushed to point
144.2 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
144.3 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended to point, Hussain is the fielder there
144.4 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to the mid off region, a mis-timed shot
144.5 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, beauty! good length delivery outside
the off stump, moving away after pitching, draws Rudolph forward
into the drive and beats him
tv replays shows it might have touched the edge of the bat, but
surprisingly no one appealed!
144.6 Anderson to Rudolph, no run
End of over 145 (maiden) South Africa 537/3 (lead by 364 runs)
JM Anderson 23-6-80-1 - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 57* (144b 10x4) JA Rudolph 11* (28b 1x4)
145.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on the legs tump, Dippenaar comes down
the track and turns it away to the on side
145.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, wide outside the leg stump, padded away
145.3 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, short delivery outside the off stump,
guided away to the deep third man region
145.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
145.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
swept away to the fine leg region, walking single taken
145.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
End of over 146 (3 runs) South Africa 540/3 (lead by 367 runs)
AF Giles 34-5-95-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 60* (149b 10x4) JA Rudolph 11* (29b 1x4)
146.1 Anderson to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery on the middle
and leg, played away to the mid wicket region
146.2 Anderson to Dippenaar, one run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling down the leg side, Dippenaar gets inside it and tunrs it
away to the fine leg region
146.3 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, tunred away to the sqaure leg region
146.4 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
legs tump line, defended back to the bowler with a straight bat
coming round the wicekt now
146.5 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling into the left ahdner, pushed to the on side
146.6 Anderson to Rudolph, FOUR, shot! good length delivery outside the
off stump, Rudolph moves forward and drives it away to the cover
fence, beautifully timed, beautifully placed
End of over 147 (5 runs) South Africa 545/3 (lead by 372 runs)
JM Anderson 24-6-85-1 - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 61* (151b 10x4) JA Rudolph 15* (33b 2x4)
147.1 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, attempted arm ball, ends up asa fulltoss
outside the off stump, smashed to the backward of point fence
147.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
147.3 Giles to Dippenaar, three runs, on the middle and leg, swept away
to the vacant fine leg region, Gough runs arounds and fields, that
brings up the South African 550!
147.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, outside the off stump, defended
147.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
no spin on that one, Rudolph pushes at it and gets an edge, ball
falls short of Flintoff at slip
147.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, driven back to the bowler
End of over 148 (7 runs) South Africa 552/3 (lead by 379 runs)
AF Giles 35-5-102-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 68* (154b 11x4) JA Rudolph 15* (36b 2x4)
Andrew Flintoff is back
148.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, two runs, short delivery on the middle and
legs tump line, pushed down to the fine leg region
148.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
148.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, driven to mid on
148.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
148.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
148.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 149 (2 runs) South Africa 554/3 (lead by 381 runs)
A Flintoff 31-6-88-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 15* (36b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 70* (160b 11x4)
149.1 Giles to Rudolph, two runs, swept away to deep fine leg
149.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, outside the off stump, defended leaning
forward, bat and pad together
149.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
spinning back into the left hander, Rudolph moves back and plays
it away to the mid on region
149.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, quicker delivery, short and wide outside
the off stump, Rudolph goes back and cuts but makes no contact
149.5 Giles to Rudolph, one run, swept away to deep fine leg, easy single
taken
149.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery outside the leg
stump, Dippenaar gets inside the line and defends
End of over 150 (3 runs) South Africa 557/3 (lead by 384 runs)
AF Giles 36-5-105-0 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 18* (41b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 70* (161b 11x4)
150.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
out of reach of the batsman
150.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and moving away further, no shot offered
150.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, again the ball moving away further after pitching, left
alone
150.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, wayward delivery outside the off
stump, will have to run after that one to play it!
150.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, much better, fuller length delivery
just outside the off stump, driven to the mid off region
150.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, back to wayward, wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 151 (maiden) South Africa 557/3 (lead by 384 runs)
A Flintoff 32-7-88-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 70* (161b 11x4) JA Rudolph 18* (47b 2x4)
Anthony McGrath is back
151.1 McGrath to Dippenaar, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, played wide of the diving mid wicket fielder, had enough
power to just touch the rope
151.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the cover fielder
151.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, two runs, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, dippenaar moves forward and drives it past the cover
fielder, that brings up the 50 partnership
151.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed wide of the point fielder, easy single taken
151.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, slower delivery, pitched wide outside
the off stump, Rudolph leans forward and pushes at it and gets
beaten
151.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, played back to the bowler
End of over 152 (7 runs) South Africa 564/3 (lead by 391 runs)
A McGrath 9-0-35-1 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 77* (165b 12x4) JA Rudolph 18* (49b 2x4)
152.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, late inward movement, Dippenaar cuts at it but makes no
contact
152.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, played wide of the short mid wicket fielder, quick
single taken
152.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, pitched up delivery wide outside the
off stump, no shot offered
152.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, (noball) no run, short delivery outside the
off stump, Rudolph moves back and pushes it to the off side,
extras tally move up to 54!
152.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, FOUR, atrocious! short delivery, pitched in
line with the off stump and moved away a bit, Rudolph pushes at it
and gets a thick edge, Stewart and Giles leaves it for the other
and the ball goes between them, it's Flintoff again at the
receiving end
152.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, one run
152.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 153 (7 runs) South Africa 571/3 (lead by 398 runs)
A Flintoff 33-7-95-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 23* (53b 3x4) HH Dippenaar 78* (168b 12x4)
153.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
153.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, again wide outside the off stump, left
alone
153.3 McGrath to Rudolph, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, smashed over the point fielder
153.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
153.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, cut away to the gully region
153.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, driven to mid off
End of over 154 (1 run) South Africa 572/3 (lead by 399 runs)
A McGrath 10-0-36-1 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 24* (56b 3x4) HH Dippenaar 78* (171b 12x4)
154.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
154.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, beauty! short delivery, on the middle
and angling across the left hander, Rudolph had to play at it and
in the end should consider himself lucky not to have edged it
154.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
154.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling away across, Rudolph moves across and defends it with a
straight bat
154.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, defended to the on side, Flintoff runs
forward and fields
154.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
End of over 155 (maiden) South Africa 572/3 (lead by 399 runs)
A Flintoff 34-8-95-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 78* (171b 12x4) JA Rudolph 24* (62b 3x4)
155.1 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, defended
155.2 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
155.3 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
155.4 McGrath to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside the off stump, played down to
the vacant third man fence, Lead is now 403!
155.5 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
155.6 McGrath to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 156 (4 runs) South Africa 576/3 (lead by 403 runs)
A McGrath 11-0-40-1 - Nursery End
JA Rudolph 24* (62b 3x4) HH Dippenaar 82* (177b 13x4)
156.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, pushed to the on side
156.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump
156.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
156.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
156.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
156.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
End of over 157 (maiden) South Africa 576/3 (lead by 403 runs)
A Flintoff 35-9-95-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 82* (177b 13x4) JA Rudolph 24* (68b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Harmison returns
157.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the short cover region
157.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, short delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, Dippenaar moves across and tunrs it away to the
deep mid wicket region
157.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, Rudolph depends, ball hits the ball and pitches in
front of the stumps and goes over it
157.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, outside the off stump, pushed to point
157.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
157.6 Harmison to Rudolph, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tunred away off the back foot to the backward of
sqaure leg region
End of over 158 (3 runs) South Africa 579/3 (lead by 406 runs)
SJ Harmison 20-3-94-1 (1w) - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 83* (179b 13x4) JA Rudolph 26* (72b 3x4)
158.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, half volley outside the off stump,
driven straight to the man at mid off
158.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery touch outside
the off stump, Dippenaar moves forward and defends it to the off
side, Flintoff runs forward and fields
158.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, played down to the fine leg region,
Gough runs around and fields
158.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
158.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, OUT: at last a catch held! good length
delivery, pitched on the middle and angling away from the left
hander, Rudolph defends, ball takes the edge and goes to Stewart,
Flintoff gets a much deserved wicket
South Africa 580/4, Partnership of 67
JA Rudolph c Stewart b Flintoff 26 (74b 3x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 84* (182b 13x4) A Flintoff 35.5-9-96-1 (4nb)
158.6 Flintoff to Boucher, one run, fulltoss turned to on side
End of over 159 (2 runs) South Africa 581/4 (lead by 408 runs)
A Flintoff 36-9-97-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 1* (1b) HH Dippenaar 84* (182b 13x4)
159.1 Harmison to Boucher, no run, outside the off, left alone
159.2 Harmison to Boucher, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Boucher
moves away from it
159.3 Harmison to Boucher, no run
159.4 Harmison to Boucher, FOUR, half volley outside the off stump,
driven past the cover fielder
159.5 Harmison to Boucher, one run, pushed wide of the man at mid off
159.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 160 (5 runs) South Africa 586/4 (lead by 413 runs)
SJ Harmison 21-3-99-1 (1w) - Nursery End
MV Boucher 6* (6b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 84* (183b 13x4)
new ball is due but Vaughan decides to continue with the old
160.1 Flintoff to Boucher, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed past the gully fielder, ball races away to the vacant third
man fence
160.2 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
160.3 Flintoff to Boucher, FOUR, great shot! good length delivery outside
the off stump, Boucher moves forward and drives it past the man at
extra cover, no stopping that
160.4 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to extra cover
160.5 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, short delivery, on the off and cutting
back in sharply, defended to the on side, Boucher calls for a
single but Dippenaar is not intrested
160.6 Flintoff to Boucher, legbye: one run
End of over 161 (9 runs) South Africa 595/4 (lead by 422 runs)
A Flintoff 37-9-105-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 14* (12b 3x4) HH Dippenaar 84* (183b 13x4)
161.1 Harmison to Boucher, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, cut away to the point fence, sweetly timed shot
161.2 Harmison to Boucher, bye: two runs, wayward delivery down the leg
side, goes past the diving Stewart, that brings up the 600!
161.3 Harmison to Boucher, bye: FOUR, down the leg side, Stewart misses
it and the extras pile up
161.4 Harmison to Boucher, no run
161.5 Harmison to Boucher, legbye: one run, good length delivery down the
leg side, ball hits the pad and goes to the short fine leg region
161.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, another wayward delivery down the
leg side, Stewart has to dive full length to stop it from running
down to the fence
End of over 162 (11 runs) South Africa 606/4 (lead by 433 runs)
SJ Harmison 22-3-103-1 (1w) - Nursery End
MV Boucher 18* (17b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 84* (184b 13x4)
162.1 Flintoff to Boucher, FOUR, short delivery, pitched outside the off
and came back in sharply, Boucher cuts and gets a thick edge, ball
flys over the slip fielders
162.2 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, on the middle and angling down leg,
Boucher moves across and tires to flick it away but misses, ball
hits the pad and rolls away to the short fine leg region
162.3 Flintoff to Boucher, legbye: one run, again down the leg side,
Boucher gets inside the line and tries to plays it away to the on
side but again makes no contact, ball hits the pad and goes past
the slip fielder
162.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, tunred away to the backward of
sqaure leg region for an easy single
162.5 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
the cut shot makes no contact and Stewart does the rest
162.6 Flintoff to Boucher, no run
End of over 163 (6 runs) South Africa 612/4 (lead by 439 runs)
A Flintoff 38-9-110-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 85* (185b 13x4) MV Boucher 22* (22b 5x4)
Giles is back
163.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery down the leg side, swept
away to the short fine leg region
163.2 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, flighted delivery down the leg side,
Dippenaar comes down the track and plays it away to the mid wicket
fence, great shot
163.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, down the leg side, swept away fine, the
short fine leg fielder runs across and fields
163.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, again down the leg side, padded away
163.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, short delivery, wide outside the leg
stump, pushed wide of the man at short fine leg, quick single
taken
163.6 Giles to Boucher, no run, quicker delivery on the legs, played back
to the bowler
End of over 164 (5 runs) South Africa 617/4 (lead by 444 runs)
AF Giles 37-5-110-0 - Nursery End
HH Dippenaar 90* (190b 14x4) MV Boucher 22* (23b 5x4)
164.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
164.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, short delivery again, pitched
outside the off stump and angling back into the right hander,
pushed back to the bowler
164.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer on the middle, Dippenaar
ducks under it
164.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, pushed to mid off
164.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
164.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg stump
line, Dippenaar ducks under it
End of over 165 (maiden) South Africa 617/4 (lead by 444 runs)
A Flintoff 39-10-110-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 22* (23b 5x4) HH Dippenaar 90* (196b 14x4)
165.1 Giles to Boucher, no run
165.2 Giles to Boucher, no run
165.3 Giles to Boucher, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended
165.4 Giles to Boucher, one run, down the leg side, swept away to the
deep fine leg region, Gough is the fielder
165.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, down the leg side again, padded away
165.6 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, on the middle and leg, swept away to
the backward of square leg region, Flintoff runs around quickly,
dives and stops the ball from going over
End of over 166 (3 runs) South Africa 620/4 (lead by 447 runs)
AF Giles 38-5-113-0 - Nursery End
MV Boucher 23* (27b 5x4) HH Dippenaar 92* (198b 14x4)
166.1 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, pushed to the mid on region
166.2 Flintoff to Boucher, no run
166.3 Flintoff to Boucher, FOUR, on the middle and leg, flicked away to
the fine leg fence, this (624) is now the highest ever Test score
for South Africa
166.4 Flintoff to Boucher, no run
166.5 Flintoff to Boucher, one run
166.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 167 (5 runs) South Africa 625/4 (lead by 452 runs)
A Flintoff 40-10-115-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 28* (32b 6x4) HH Dippenaar 92* (199b 14x4)
167.1 Giles to Boucher, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off stump,
Boucher opens the face of the bat and runs it down to the vacant
third man fence
167.2 Giles to Boucher, one run, turned away to the backward of square
leg region, that brings up the 50 partnership
167.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
167.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, flighted delivery down the leg side,
padded away
167.5 Giles to Dippenaar, OUT: flighted delivery outside the leg stump,
Dippenaar comes down the track, gets inside the line and tries to
hit it over cover but ends up hitting it at a nice height to
Bucher at short cover, Giles strikes
South Africa 630/5, Partnership of 50
HH Dippenaar c Butcher b Giles 92 (202b 14x4 0x6)
MV Boucher 33* (34b 7x4) AF Giles 38.5-5-118-1
Pollock is the new batsman
167.6 Giles to Pollock, no run
End of over 168 (5 runs) South Africa 630/5 (lead by 457 runs)
AF Giles 39-5-118-1 - Nursery End
MV Boucher 33* (34b 7x4) SM Pollock 0* (1b)
Gough is back
168.1 Gough to Boucher, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away in front of sqaure, ball races away to the fence, this
may well be the onslaught before the declaration
168.2 Gough to Boucher, no run
168.3 Gough to Boucher, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, flicked away over the in-field to the mid wicekt
fence, good clean hit
168.4 Gough to Boucher, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Boucher waits for it, opens the face of the bat and runs it down
to the third man
168.5 Gough to Pollock, no run
168.6 Gough to Pollock, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the short cover fielder
End of over 169 (9 runs) South Africa 639/5 (lead by 466 runs)
D Gough 27-3-114-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 42* (38b 9x4) SM Pollock 0* (3b)
169.1 Giles to Boucher, one run, flighted delivery outside the leg stump,
Boucher moves forward gets inside the line and drives it down to
the long off region
169.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, on the middle and leg, ball hits the pad
and goes to the off side
169.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, short delivery outside the leg stump,
defended
169.4 Giles to Pollock, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
Pollock goes back and plays it down to the fine leg region
169.5 Giles to Boucher, one run, comes down the track and slaps it down
to long off
169.6 Giles to Pollock, no run
End of over 170 (3 runs) South Africa 642/5 (lead by 469 runs)
AF Giles 40-5-121-1 - Nursery End
MV Boucher 44* (40b 9x4) SM Pollock 1* (7b)
170.1 Gough to Boucher, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, tunred away to fine leg
170.2 Gough to Pollock, one run, short delivery, on the off and angling
in, Pollock defends, ball falls in front of the stumps and the
batsmen take off for a quick single, Gough comes in and hits the
ball on to the stumps using his boot, third umpire called in,
green light flashes
170.3 Gough to Boucher, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off stump,
smashed to the extra cover fence
170.4 Gough to Boucher, two runs, fifty! played down to the third man
region, that was s quick one, fifty coming in just 43 balls
170.5 Gough to Boucher, FOUR, take that! fuller length delivery outside
the offs tump, driven to the long off boundary, Boucher on the
rampage now
170.6 Gough to Boucher, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, played away to the deep mid wicket region
End of over 171 (13 runs) South Africa 655/5 (lead by 482 runs)
D Gough 28-3-127-0 (1w 9nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 56* (45b 11x4) SM Pollock 2* (8b)
171.1 Giles to Boucher, two runs
171.2 Giles to Boucher, legbye: one run
171.3 Giles to Pollock, no run
171.4 Giles to Pollock, three runs, cut away to the backward of point
region
171.5 Giles to Boucher, FOUR, flighted delivery on the leg stump line,
Boucher comes donw the track, gets inside the line and lofts it
over the cover fielder
171.6 Giles to Boucher, SIX, flighted delivery on the middle and leg,
Boucher goes down on his knee and slog sweeps it over the mid
wicekt fence
End of over 172 (16 runs) South Africa 671/5 (lead by 498 runs)
AF Giles 41-5-136-1 - Nursery End
SM Pollock 5* (10b) MV Boucher 68* (49b 12x4 1x6)
172.1 Anderson to Pollock, one run
172.2 Anderson to Boucher, no run
172.3 Anderson to Boucher, OUT: good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, ball kept low after pitching, Boucher goes for a
wild swing and misses the target by miles, ball crashes into the
furniture and Anderson gets his second wicket
South Africa 672/6, Partnership of 42
MV Boucher b Anderson 68 (51b 12x4 1x6)
SM Pollock 6* (11b) JM Anderson 24.3-6-86-2
Hall is the new batsman
172.4 Anderson to Hall, no run
172.5 Anderson to Hall, one run, played away to the mid wicket region,
lead goes up to 500!
172.6 Anderson to Pollock, no run, fulltoss on the off, played to mid on
End of over 173 (2 runs) South Africa 673/6 (lead by 500 runs)
JM Anderson 25-6-87-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 1* (2b) SM Pollock 6* (12b)
and that's tea on the third day, 42 overs remain for the day
we will be back with all the live action in 15 minutes time
be sure to goin us then
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Welcome back
no declaration!, South Africa bat on
173.1 Giles to Hall, no run, on the leg stumps, defended
173.2 Giles to Hall, no run, flighted delivery down the leg side, pushed
to the on side
173.3 Giles to Hall, one run, outside the off stump, played wide of the
point fielder, walking single taken
173.4 Giles to Pollock, one run, short delivery down the leg side, played
away to the vacant mid wicket region
173.5 Giles to Hall, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg,
played to mid on
173.6 Giles to Hall, one run, outside the off stump, pushed wide of the
silly point fielder, easy single to end the over
End of over 174 (3 runs) South Africa 676/6 (lead by 503 runs)
AF Giles 42-5-139-1 - Nursery End
AJ Hall 3* (7b) SM Pollock 7* (13b)
174.1 Anderson to Hall, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling back into right hander, pushed back to the
bowler
174.2 Anderson to Hall, no run, over pitched delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at mid off
174.3 Anderson to Hall, no run, fraction short outside the off atump, cut
away to the point region
174.4 Anderson to Hall, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, smashed away to the deep cover region, Flintoff is the
fielder there
174.5 Anderson to Pollock, no run, tunred away to the point
174.6 Anderson to Pollock, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away to the fine leg region, was not timed well but no
danger whatsoever
End of over 175 (2 runs) South Africa 678/6 (lead by 505 runs)
JM Anderson 26-6-89-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 8* (15b) AJ Hall 4* (11b)
175.1 Giles to Pollock, one run, flighted delivery wide outside the leg
stump, Pollock comes down the track, gets inside the line and
plays it wide of the long on fielder, Pollock wanted a second but
Hall not intrested
round the wicekt to Hall
175.2 Giles to Hall, no run, outside the off stump, driven back to the
bowler
175.3 Giles to Hall, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven straight to the man at mid off
175.4 Giles to Hall, two runs, flighted delivery down the leg stump,
swept away fine, long chase for Gough
175.5 Giles to Hall, no run, quicker delivery, on the middle and off,
Hall defends with bat and pad together, huge appeal from Giles for
LBw turned down
175.6 Giles to Hall, no run
End of over 176 (3 runs) South Africa 681/6 (lead by 508 runs)
AF Giles 43-5-142-1 - Nursery End
SM Pollock 9* (16b) AJ Hall 6* (16b)
176.1 Anderson to Pollock, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling back in bit, ball kept low, Pollock
tires to drive but misses
176.2 Anderson to Pollock, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven to covers
176.3 Anderson to Pollock, one run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, driven past the cover fielder, nicely timed, sweeper
comes around and fields
176.4 Anderson to Hall, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Hall treis to pull but makes no contact, ball hits the pad and
rolls away to the on side
176.5 Anderson to Hall, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back into the right hander, defended
176.6 Anderson to Hall, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at mid off
End of over 177 (1 run) South Africa 682/6 (lead by 509 runs)
JM Anderson 27-6-90-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 10* (19b) AJ Hall 6* (19b)
and there comes the declaration, Smith signals from the dressing
room and the players walk back
South Africa lead by 509
Match State: Innings Break
players are back in the middle
another 36 overs left in the day
it will be Vaughan and Trescothick to open the innings
Pollock it will be to start the bowling attack, coming over the
wicket to the left hander
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, pushed wide of the gully fielder, a good diving stop
there saves runs
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, no shot offered
0.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fuller length, outside the off
stump, driven down to the mid off region, Smith moves across,
dives and stops a certain four
0.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good lenght delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and moving away form the left hander, no
shot offered
0.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside
the off stump, left alone
0.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pitched up delivery wide outside
the off stump, Trescothick is not going to touch those, Pollock
starts off with a maiden
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0 (trail by 509 runs)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
Ntini it will be from the other end
three slips and a gully in place
1.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, bouncer on the middle and angling down
the leg side, Vaughan ducks under it
1.2 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
pulled away to the backward of sqaure leg fence, eventhough the
shot was not timed well it was far away from the fielder in the
deep
1.3 Ntini to Vaughan, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, played down to the fine leg region, the fielder is
wide and the second run is taken
1.4 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
1.5 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, pushed to the mid off region, Vaughan
wanted a single, Trescothick sends him back
1.6 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, pushed wide of the cover fielder, quick
single taken
End of over 2 (7 runs) England 7/0 (trail by 502 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-7-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 7* (6b 1x4) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
2.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and moving away, no shot offered
2.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fraction short outside the off stump,
extra bouncer and Vaughan gets hit on the glove, luckly for him
ball goes down after hitting the glove
2.3 Pollock to Vaughan, two runs, good length delivery on the middle
and leg, tucked away to the backward of sqaure leg region, Adams
runs around from fine leg and fields
2.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Vaughan defends, ball takes the edge and goes to the gully region
2.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, this one kept it's line, no shot offered
2.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
End of over 3 (2 runs) England 9/0 (trail by 500 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 0* (6b) MP Vaughan 9* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery, pitched on the middle
and angling away from the left hander, no shot offered
3.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery, again pitched
on the middle and angling away, no shot offered
3.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, over pitched delivery touch outside
the off stump, pushed back to the bowler
3.4 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the legs,
Trescothick moves forward and turns it away to the backward of
sqaure leg fence, sweetly timed
3.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
3.6 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, and again! fuller length delivery on
the legs, tucked away in front of sqaure, perfect timing and the
ball races away to the fence
End of over 4 (8 runs) England 17/0 (trail by 492 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-15-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 9* (12b 1x4) ME Trescothick 8* (12b 2x4)
4.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, pushed wide of the mid on fielder, was not timed well
4.2 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and angling into the right hander, Vaughan
pushes at it, bat and pad together, ball rolls away to the off
side, huge appeal for LBW tunred down
4.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
4.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside the off stump, no shot
offered
4.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fraction short outside the off
stump, defended
4.6 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run, good length delivery,
pitched outside the off stump and moving away, no shot offered
4.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 5 (2 runs) England 19/0 (trail by 490 runs)
SM Pollock 3-1-4-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 10* (14b 1x4) ME Trescothick 8* (17b 2x4)
5.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, short delivery, pithced wide outside the
off stump and angling back in but not enough to make the batsman
play at it
5.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
5.3 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven wide of the cover fielder, quick single taken, well
run
5.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the
leg stump and angling across the left hander, Trescothick moves
across and defends
5.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery touch outside
the off stump, perfect leave from Trescothick
5.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
End of over 6 (1 run) England 20/0 (trail by 489 runs)
M Ntini 3-0-16-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 11* (17b 1x4) ME Trescothick 8* (20b 2x4)
6.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
bit of inward movement but not enough to make Vaughan play at it
6.2 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, turned away to the fine leg region, easy single taken
Pollock coming round the wicket to Trescothick
6.3 Pollock to Trescothick, bye: one run, short delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and swung very late, Trescothick is beaten
all ends up, Boucher does not collect it cleanly and the batsmen
cross over
6.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, tunred away to the mid wicket
6.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended, Pollock moves forward and picks it up
6.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, defended with a straight bat, ball rolls back to Pollock
End of over 7 (2 runs) England 22/0 (trail by 487 runs)
SM Pollock 4-1-5-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 8* (21b 2x4) MP Vaughan 12* (22b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short of a length delivery down the
leg side, ball hits the pad and goes to the second slip
7.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery outside the leg stump,
defended back to the bowler at one bounce
7.3 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Trescothick goes back quickly and pulls it away to the mid wicket
fence, was not timed well and the ball went uplishly past the mid
wicket fielder, the "must pull syndrome"
7.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, down the leg side, tunred away to the
mid wicekt region
7.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling across the left hander, pushed to the gully region
7.6 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Trescothick pushes at it and gets an inside edge past the
stumps, that was close!
End of over 8 (5 runs) England 27/0 (trail by 482 runs)
M Ntini 4-0-21-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 13* (27b 3x4) MP Vaughan 12* (22b 1x4)
8.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short delivery on the middle and
off stump line, tunred away to point
8.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, no shot offered
8.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, turned to the on side
8.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
8.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
8.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, pushed to point
End of over 9 (maiden) England 27/0 (trail by 482 runs)
SM Pollock 5-2-5-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 12* (22b 1x4) ME Trescothick 13* (33b 3x4)
9.1 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, oh boy! short delivery outside the off
stump, Vaughan ducks under it but leaves his bat hanging in the
air, ball hits it and goes past the gully fielder, that was lucky
9.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, pushed to mid on
9.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, bouncer, Vaughan ducks and this time the
bat is also down and the ball goes to the keeper
9.4 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, tucked away to the deep sqaure leg
region, easy single taken
9.5 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
pulled away to the mid wicket, bad ball put away in style
9.6 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, driven past Smith at mid on
End of over 10 (11 runs) England 38/0 (trail by 471 runs)
M Ntini 5-0-32-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 17* (26b 2x4) ME Trescothick 19* (35b 4x4)
10.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to gully
10.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, fuller length delivery on the legs,
Vaughan moves forward and turns it away to the sqaure leg region,
a superb diving stop from Adams saves runs
10.3 Pollock to Vaughan, (noball) no run, good length delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and angling back in, no shot offered
10.3 Pollock to Vaughan, two runs, good length delivery, on the middle
and leg stump line, turned away fine to the fine leg region, Ntini
is bit slow to get to it and the second run is taken
10.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to gully
10.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
back in, Vaughan gets behind the ball and pushes it back to the
bowler
10.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended with a straight bat, ball rolls down to the mid on region
End of over 11 (3 runs) England 41/0 (trail by 468 runs)
SM Pollock 6-2-8-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 19* (35b 4x4) MP Vaughan 19* (33b 2x4)
Ntini is out of the attack and Andrew Hall comes in
11.1 Hall to Trescothick, bye: one run, short delivery down the leg
side, ball kept low after pitching, Boucher does not collect it
well and the batsmen cross over
11.2 Hall to Vaughan, FOUR, great shot! good length delivery outside the
off stump, Vaughan quickly goes back and drives it away to the
cover fence, nice looking shot
11.3 Hall to Vaughan, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played wide of the man at gully
11.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery, pitched on the
middle and angling away, defendd back down the track to the mid
off region
11.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
11.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run
End of over 12 (6 runs) England 47/0 (trail by 462 runs)
AJ Hall 1-0-5-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 24* (35b 3x4) ME Trescothick 19* (39b 4x4)
12.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
12.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, a bit quicker than the previous delivery, defended back to
the bowler
12.3 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven wide of the cover fielder, easy single added to the
total
12.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short of a length delivery outside
the off stump, good line, no shot offered\
12.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
12.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short rising delivery outside the
off stump, left alone
End of over 13 (1 run) England 48/0 (trail by 461 runs)
SM Pollock 7-2-9-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 25* (38b 3x4) ME Trescothick 19* (42b 4x4)
13.1 Hall to Vaughan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, perfect line to the right hander, Vaughan pokes at and gets
beaten
13.2 Hall to Vaughan, FOUR, dropped! short and wide outside the off
stump, ball kept a bit low after pitching, Vaughan has a crack at
it, ball takes the edge and goes low to Pollock at first slip,
hard chance but should go down as a drop
that four brings up the England 50
13.3 Hall to Vaughan, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, this
time left alone
13.4 Hall to Vaughan, OUT: horrible shot! half volley wide outside the
off stump, Vaughan goes after it and ends up edging it straight to
Pollock at first slip, this time he makes no mistake and it's bye
bye Vaughan, Hall celebrates
England 52/1, Partnership of 52
MP Vaughan c Pollock b Hall 29 (42b 4x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 19* (42b 4x4) AJ Hall 1.4-0-9-1
Mark Butcher is the new man in
13.5 Hall to Butcher, no run, down the leg side, Boucher dives to his
left and collects
13.6 Hall to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 14 (4 runs) England 52/1 (trail by 457 runs)
AJ Hall 2-0-9-1 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 19* (42b 4x4) MA Butcher 0* (2b)
Ntini comes back into the attack from the Pavilion End
14.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run
14.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side,
Boucher had to dive full length to collect it
14.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, once again way down the leg side, Boucher
doing the hard work again
14.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run
14.5 Ntini to Butcher, one run, tunred away to the the vacant mid wicket
region
14.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
angling across the left hander, extra bouncer for Ntini and
Trescothick defends awkwardly
End of over 15 (2 runs) England 54/1 (trail by 455 runs)
M Ntini 6-0-34-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 1* (6b) ME Trescothick 20* (44b 4x4)
15.1 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
15.2 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
15.3 Hall to Butcher, two runs, short delivery down the leg side, turned
away to the fine leg region, Ntini is slow to move around and the
second run is taken
15.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, defended to the on side, Hall runs across and fields
15.5 Hall to Butcher, no run, outside the off, left alone
15.6 Hall to Butcher, no run
End of over 16 (2 runs) England 56/1 (trail by 453 runs)
AJ Hall 3-0-11-1 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 20* (44b 4x4) MA Butcher 3* (12b)
16.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, pushed to mid off, and quick single
taken
16.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, down the legside, well taken by Boucher
16.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, good length delivery, defended back to
the bowler
16.4 Ntini to Butcher, one run, on the leg stump, played to fine leg
16.5 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, turned away to deep square leg
Ntini coming round the wicket now
16.6 Ntini to Trescothick, OUT: what a catch! short delivery outside the
off stump, Trescothick goes for the pull and ends up top-edging it
high up towards the deep square leg region, Paul Adams runs after
it, dives full length and takes an excellent catch
England 60/2, Partnership of 8
ME Trescothick c Adams b Ntini 23 (47b 4x4 0x6)
End of over 17 (4 runs) England 60/2 (trail by 449 runs)
M Ntini 7-0-38-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 4* (15b)
another victim to the "must pull" syndrome
Hussain is the new man in
17.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, defended
17.2 Hall to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
17.3 Hall to Hussain, no run, driven back to the bowler
17.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, hussain tries to turn it away but only manages a leading edge
to the off side
17.5 Hall to Hussain, no run
17.6 Hall to Hussain, no run, super delivery, perfect line outside the
off stump to the right hander, Hussain pushes at it and gets
beaten
End of over 18 (maiden) England 60/2 (trail by 449 runs)
AJ Hall 4-1-11-1 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 4* (15b) N Hussain 0* (6b)
Ntini to continue round the wicekt to the left hander
18.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
18.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short of a length delivery otuside the
off stump, pushed back to the bowler
18.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short rising delivery wide outside the
off stump, no shot offered, Boucher had to jump up to collect it
18.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run
18.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
Bucknor haivng a word with Ntini about running on to the danger
area
18.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, again the line is perfect, no shot offered
End of over 19 (maiden) England 60/2 (trail by 449 runs)
M Ntini 8-1-38-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 0* (6b) MA Butcher 4* (21b)
19.1 Hall to Hussain, no run
19.2 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, bit of away movement for Hall, no shot offered
19.3 Hall to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
19.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, short of a length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the point region
19.5 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
19.6 Hall to Hussain, FOUR, lucky! fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, Hussain tries to turn it away to the on side, ball takes
the leading edge and goes past between the slip and gully fielder
End of over 20 (4 runs) England 64/2 (trail by 445 runs)
AJ Hall 5-1-15-1 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 4* (21b) N Hussain 4* (12b 1x4)
20.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, no shot
offered
20.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fraction short, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back into the left hander, Butcher leaves it and
the ball just misses the off stump
20.3 Ntini to Butcher, (noball) no run, short dleivery outside the off
stump, this one did not bounce at all, goes to Bouncer on the
second bounce
20.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, pushed to gully
20.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the off an angling in,
no shot offered
and Ntini gets an offical warning for running on to the danger area
20.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run
20.6 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
Butchers stands tall and cuts it away to the point fence, was hit
uplishly but well celar of the point fielder
End of over 21 (5 runs) England 69/2 (trail by 440 runs)
M Ntini 9-1-43-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 4* (12b 1x4) MA Butcher 8* (28b 1x4)
21.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
21.2 Hall to Hussain, wide: no run, wide delivery outside the off stump,
ball moving further and further away
21.2 Hall to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at short cover\
21.3 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery, pitched in line with
the off stump and angling down the leg, Hussain tries to turn it
away but misses, ball hits the pad
21.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
21.5 Hall to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, pushed back to the bowler
21.6 Hall to Hussain, no run, short and wide outside the off stumps, was
there to be hit but Hussain decides not to
End of over 22 (1 run) England 70/2 (trail by 439 runs)
AJ Hall 6-1-16-1 (1w) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 8* (28b 1x4) N Hussain 4* (18b 1x4)
22.1 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
cracked away to the point fence, one bounce and over the rope she
goes
22.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and angling back into the left hander,
Butcher moves across and defends
22.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short of a length delivery outside the
off stump, again ball angling back in but no enough to make
Butcher play at it
22.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at mid off
22.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and angling
away across the left hander, defended back to the bowler
22.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 23 (4 runs) England 74/2 (trail by 435 runs)
M Ntini 10-1-47-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 4* (18b 1x4) MA Butcher 12* (34b 2x4)
spin introduced into the attack in the form of Paul Adams
Smith having a long chat with Adams
silly point comes in place
23.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended past the silly point fielder
23.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, fulltoss outside the off stump, hit
straight to the man mid off
23.3 Adams to Hussain, no run
23.4 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery on the legs, played
down to the mid on region
23.5 Adams to Hussain, one run, fulltoss down the leg side, played down
to the fine leg region, easy single taken
coming over the wicekt to the left hander
23.6 Adams to Butcher, no run, quicker dleivery, on the off and spinning
into the left hander, Butcher goes back and defends
End of over 24 (1 run) England 75/2 (trail by 434 runs)
PR Adams 1-0-1-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 5* (23b 1x4) MA Butcher 12* (35b 2x4)
24.1 Ntini to Hussain, FOUR, shot! good length delivery outside the off
stump, Hussain moves forward and drives it away to the cover
fence, text book shot
24.2 Ntini to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, square driven
straight to the point fielder
24.3 Ntini to Hussain, FOUR, hooo! good length dleivery outside the off
stump, Hussain moves forward and drives, ball takes the edge and
goes past the gully fielder, luckly escape
24.4 Ntini to Hussain, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg,
Hussain moves across and bit and plays it away to the mid wicket
fence, nothing luckly there, a perfect shot
24.5 Ntini to Hussain, two runs, lucky again! short delivery outside the
offs tump, Hussain goes for the pull, ball comes in faster than
expected and he ends up hitting it to the cover fence, awkward
looking shot
24.6 Ntini to Hussain, no run
End of over 25 (14 runs) England 89/2 (trail by 420 runs)
M Ntini 11-1-61-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 12* (35b 2x4) N Hussain 19* (29b 4x4)
25.1 Adams to Butcher, no run
25.2 Adams to Butcher, no run, tunred away to the on side
25.3 Adams to Butcher, no run, short delivery, outside the off stump and
spinnig in, turned away to the on side
25.4 Adams to Butcher, FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Butcher moves forward and drives it wide of the diving mid on
fielder
25.5 Adams to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, defended
25.6 Adams to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and
spinning down the leg side Butcher tries to turn it away but
misses, Boucher moves across quickly and collects
End of over 26 (4 runs) England 93/2 (trail by 416 runs)
PR Adams 2-0-5-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 19* (29b 4x4) MA Butcher 16* (41b 3x4)
Ntini to continue, into his 12th over now
26.1 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back in sharply, awkwardly played to the off
side
26.2 Ntini to Hussain, no run, again short outside the off stump and
angling back in, this time Hussain goes for the pull but misses
out, ball hits the gloves and goes away to the off side
26.3 Ntini to Hussain, bye: one run, good length delivery outside the
offs tump, this one swings in after passing the stumps, diving
Boucher not able to stop it and two more runs get added to extras
26.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump.
defended
26.5 Ntini to Butcher, (noball) no run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, pushed to the mid off region
26.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, driven straight to the man at mid on
26.6 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
Butcher picks it up early and smashes it to the backward of point
fence, again one bounce and over the rope
End of over 27 (6 runs) England 99/2 (trail by 410 runs)
M Ntini 12-1-66-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 19* (32b 4x4) MA Butcher 20* (45b 4x4)
Adams coming round the wicket to the Hussain
27.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, on the middle, pushed back to the bowler
27.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, quicker delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, again pushed back to the bowler
27.3 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery outside the leg stump,
Hussain gets inside the line and plays it down to mid on
27.4 Adams to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, driven straight to
the cover fielder
27.5 Adams to Hussain, no run
27.6 Adams to Hussain, one run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven hard to the mid off region, silly point man runs for his
life, 100 up for England!
End of over 28 (1 run) England 100/2 (trail by 409 runs)
PR Adams 3-0-6-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 20* (38b 4x4) MA Butcher 20* (45b 4x4)
28.1 Ntini to Hussain, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, Hussain
ducks under it
28.2 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short of a good length delivery outside
the off stump, ball kept low after pitching, ball hits the toe of
the bat and oes back to the keeper
28.3 Ntini to Hussain, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
tunred down to the fine leg region, easy single taken
28.4 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short delivery down the leg side, Butcher
gets bat to ball and it races away to the fine leg fence, as easy
as it gets
back to round the wicket, he has already got an official warning
28.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short outside the off stump, no shot
offered
28.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back in, pushed to the gully region
End of over 29 (5 runs) England 105/2 (trail by 404 runs)
M Ntini 13-1-71-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 21* (41b 4x4) MA Butcher 24* (48b 5x4)
29.1 Adams to Hussain, one run, down the leg side, swept away to the
deep fine leg region
29.2 Adams to Butcher, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven hard but straight back to the bowler
29.3 Adams to Butcher, no run, down the leg side, hits the pad and goes
to the short fine leg region, forward short leg fielder runs after
it and fields
29.4 Adams to Butcher, no run, down the leg side, padded away
29.5 Adams to Butcher, no run, quicker delivery, short outside the off
stump, defended at one bounce to the slip fielder
29.6 Adams to Butcher, FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Butcher moves forward, gets to the pitch and plays it away to the
mid wicket fence, that brings up the 50 partnership
End of over 30 (5 runs) England 110/2 (trail by 399 runs)
PR Adams 4-0-11-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 22* (42b 4x4) MA Butcher 28* (53b 6x4)
Andrew Hall is back
30.2 Hall to Butcher, three runs, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, turned away to the backward of sqaure leg region, Kirsten
runs after it and pulls it in
30.3 Hall to Hussain, no run
30.4 Hall to Hussain, no run
30.5 Hall to Hussain, no run
30.6 Hall to Hussain, no run
End of over 31 (4 runs) England 114/2 (trail by 395 runs)
AJ Hall 7-1-20-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 31* (54b 6x4) N Hussain 23* (47b 4x4)
31.1 Adams to Butcher, no run
31.2 Adams to Butcher, no run
31.3 Adams to Butcher, FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven past the mid off fielder
31.4 Adams to Butcher, no run, driven to mid off
31.5 Adams to Butcher, one run, outside the offs tump, pushed to the
vacant point region, easy single taken
31.6 Adams to Hussain, one run, on the middle and leg, tunred down to
the short fine leg region, quick single taken, Bouchers throw
misses the stumps and Hussain is safely in
End of over 32 (6 runs) England 120/2 (trail by 389 runs)
PR Adams 5-0-17-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 24* (48b 4x4) MA Butcher 36* (59b 7x4)
32.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, down the leg side, ball flicks the pad and
goes wide of Boucher, a great diving stop saves a certain four
32.2 Hall to Hussain, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump, hooked
away to the backward of sqaure leg fence, lovely shot
32.3 Hall to Hussain, one run
32.4 Hall to Butcher, no run
32.5 Hall to Butcher, no run
32.6 Hall to Butcher, no run
End of over 33 (5 runs) England 125/2 (trail by 384 runs)
AJ Hall 8-1-25-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 29* (51b 5x4) MA Butcher 36* (62b 7x4)
33.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven to mid off
33.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, defended
33.3 Adams to Hussain, one run, pushed wide of the point fielder
33.4 Adams to Butcher, no run
33.5 Adams to Butcher, one run
33.6 Adams to Hussain, no run
End of over 34 (2 runs) England 127/2 (trail by 382 runs)
PR Adams 6-0-19-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 37* (64b 7x4) N Hussain 30* (55b 5x4)
34.1 Hall to Butcher, no run
34.2 Hall to Butcher, no run
34.3 Hall to Butcher, no run
34.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length dleivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
34.5 Hall to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered, good line from Hall
34.6 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
End of over 35 (2 runs, maiden) England 129/2 (trail by 380 runs)
AJ Hall 9-2-26-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 36* (60b 5x4) MA Butcher 33* (65b 7x4)
last over of the day coming up
Adams to bowl it
35.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery down the leg side,
defended pad and bat together
35.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
35.3 Adams to Hussain, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
35.4 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and spinning away, no shot offered
35.5 Adams to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Hussain goes back and defends it
35.6 Adams to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, no shot offered
End of over 36 (maiden) England 129/2 (trail by 380 runs)
PR Adams 7-1-20-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 33* (65b 7x4) N Hussain 36* (66b 5x4)
that's stumps on day three
England trail by 380 runs with 8 wickets remaining
we will be back at 9:45 GMT tomorrow with the live coverage of the
fourth days play
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Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Hello and welcome to Wisden CricInfo's live coverage of the fourth
days play
this may well be the last day of the test unless the England
batsmen come up with something extraordinary
Yesterday Smith reached a landmark 259, and he became only the
fourth batsmen in Test history to score double centuries in back
to back Tests
and the South African total of 682 became the highest ever total
against any team
they declared the innings at 682 for 6 and England started their
second innings with a deficit of 509
Vaughan was the first to go, caught behind trying to smash a wide
half volley, Trescothick soon followed caught brilliantly at deep
square leg by Paul Adams when he mis-timed a pull
since then Hussain and Butcher have added 69 runs for the third
wicket and England ended the third days play at 129 for 2
they still trail by 380 runs with eight wickets remaining
with two full days cricket left in this Test South Africa have all
the time in the world to get those wickets
Butcher will take strike and it will be Ntini to start the bowling
36.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run
36.2 Ntini to Butcher, (noball) no run
36.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run
36.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run
36.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run
36.5 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg,
played past the diving mid wicket fielder, ball races away to the
fence, great shot
36.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 37 (5 runs) England 134/2 (trail by 375 runs)
M Ntini 14-1-76-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 36* (66b 6x4) MA Butcher 37* (72b 7x4)
it will be Pollock from the Nursery End
coming over the wicket to Hussain
37.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to point
37.2 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery wide outside the
off stump, no shot offered
37.3 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short of a length delivery, pitched
touch outside the off stump and angling into the right hander,
Hussain gets across and defends it with a straight bat
37.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run, on the off and drifting down the leg
side, Hussain moves across a long way and tries to play it away
but misses, ball hits the pad and rolls away to the on side
37.5 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to gully
37.6 Pollock to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone, good judgement
End of over 38 (maiden) England 134/2 (trail by 375 runs)
SM Pollock 8-3-9-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 37* (72b 7x4) N Hussain 36* (72b 6x4)
38.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, over pitched delivery wide outside the
off stump, Butcher squeezes it away to the point region
38.2 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short delivery, pitched on the middle and
this one straightened, Butcher caught on the wrong foot, the
defensive push produces an inside edge and the ball goes past the
diving Boucher
38.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery on the middle and angling
across the left hander, no shot offered
38.4 Ntini to Butcher, one run, good length dleivery outside the off
stump, pushed down the track and past the mid off fielder
38.5 Ntini to Hussain, no run
38.6 Ntini to Hussain, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side,
Boucher dives full length and stops a certain four
End of over 39 (5 runs) England 139/2 (trail by 370 runs)
M Ntini 15-1-81-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 42* (76b 8x4) N Hussain 36* (74b 6x4)
39.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, defended off the front foot
39.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed down to the mid off region
39.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and off
stump line, defended with a straight bat, ball rolls down to the
mid off region
39.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery on the middle and off
stump line, tunred away to square leg
39.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short of a length delivery, pitched on
the middle and angling away from the left hander, Butcher gets
behind it and defends it to the mid off region
39.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, tunred away to the sqaure leg region, another maiden for
Pollock
End of over 40 (maiden) England 139/2 (trail by 370 runs)
SM Pollock 9-4-9-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 36* (74b 6x4) MA Butcher 42* (82b 8x4)
40.1 Ntini to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to point
40.2 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling back in, defended back to the bowler
40.3 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside the
off stump and angling back in sharply, Hussain moves across but
misses the line of the ball and in the end had to pad it away to
short fine leg
40.4 Ntini to Hussain, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Hussain goes back and pushes it wide of the forward shot leg
fielder, quick single taken
40.5 Ntini to Butcher, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away wide of Adams at point
40.6 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
sqaures up Hussain, awkwardly played to the gully region
End of over 41 (2 runs) England 141/2 (trail by 368 runs)
M Ntini 16-1-83-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 43* (83b 8x4) N Hussain 37* (79b 6x4)
41.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
41.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, good length delivery down the leg side,
Butcher moves across a bit and tries to turn it away but makes no
contact, ball hits the pad and rolls away
41.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery, pitched outside
the off stump and angling away from the left hander, pushed to the
off side
41.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
41.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, Butcher
moves away from it
41.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling away from the batsman, no shot offered, three
maidens in a row for Pollock
End of over 42 (maiden) England 141/2 (trail by 368 runs)
SM Pollock 10-5-9-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 37* (79b 6x4) MA Butcher 43* (89b 8x4)
42.1 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside the
off stump and angling in, pushed to mid on
Ntini bowling from wide of the crease
42.2 Ntini to Hussain, one run, short delivery angling in, defended to
the on side, all the fielders are deep and a comfortable single is
taken
42.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to mid off
42.4 Ntini to Butcher, (noball) no run, good length delivery, pitched on
the off and angling away further, defended to the off side
42.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, pitched up delivery on the middle and
leg, Butcher moves across and drives it to the mid wicket region,
the timing was perfect but hit straight to the fielder
42.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to point
42.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and angling
away from the left hander, Butchers goes back and taps it away to
the point region
End of over 43 (2 runs) England 143/2 (trail by 366 runs)
M Ntini 17-1-85-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 38* (81b 6x4) MA Butcher 43* (94b 8x4)
43.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run
43.2 Pollock to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
43.3 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
43.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling in a bit, Hussain moves across and defends
43.5 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
43.6 Pollock to Hussain, no run, four overs four maidens! good length
delivery outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 44 (maiden) England 143/2 (trail by 366 runs)
SM Pollock 11-6-9-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 43* (94b 8x4) N Hussain 38* (87b 6x4)
44.1 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, short! pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, nice little puch down the track, ball races away to the
long off fence, excellent timing
44.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
44.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and angling
across, was a quick one, Butcher moves away from it at the last
possible moment
44.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed back to the
bowler
44.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the leg
stump and angling in, Butcher ges across and defends
44.6 Ntini to Butcher, FOUR, fifty! short and wide outside the off
stump, Butcher goes back and cuts it away in front of point, ball
races away to the fence, great shot to bring up his 13th Test
fifty
End of over 45 (8 runs) England 151/2 (trail by 358 runs)
M Ntini 18-1-93-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 38* (87b 6x4) MA Butcher 51* (100b 10x4)
45.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
45.2 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
45.3 Pollock to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
45.4 Pollock to Hussain, (noball) no run, short delivery outside the off
stump, ball kept low after pitching, goes to Boucher after
pitching twice
45.4 Pollock to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
45.5 Pollock to Hussain, two runs, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, tunred away to the fine leg region, the fielder is fine
and the second run is taken, Hussian moves into the 40s
45.6 Pollock to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
End of over 46 (3 runs) England 154/2 (trail by 355 runs)
SM Pollock 12-6-12-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
MA Butcher 51* (100b 10x4) N Hussain 40* (94b 6x4)
46.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg
stump line, Butcher gets behind it and defends
46.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run
46.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to covers
46.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
46.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run
46.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short delivery wide outside the off
stump, maiden
End of over 47 (maiden) England 154/2 (trail by 355 runs)
M Ntini 19-2-93-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 40* (94b 6x4) MA Butcher 51* (106b 10x4)
47.1 Pollock to Hussain, no run, perfect line, good length delivery,
pitched outside the off stump and angling back in, draws Hussin
into the drive and beats him, that was close
47.2 Pollock to Hussain, one run, outside the off stump, pushed wide of
the cover fielder, early call and quick single taken
47.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, another beauty! short of a length,
touch outside the off stump and this one holding it's line,
Butcher pokes at it and gets beaten
47.4 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, good length delivey outside the off
stump, Butchers goes for the drive and gets a thick outside edge
past the gully fielder, Pollock can't belive it
47.5 Pollock to Butcher, two runs, on the middle and leg, turned away to
the deep mid wicket region, that brings up the 100 partnership
47.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump line alone
End of over 48 (7 runs) England 161/2 (trail by 348 runs)
SM Pollock 13-6-19-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 41* (96b 6x4) MA Butcher 57* (110b 11x4)
first bowling change of the day, Andrew Hall into the attack now
48.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Hussain pushes at it and gets beaten, good start
48.2 Hall to Hussain, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
48.3 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, too wide to make Hussain play at it
48.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, pushed to the mid on region
48.5 Hall to Hussain, no run
48.6 Hall to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, left
alone, maiden
End of over 49 (maiden) England 161/2 (trail by 348 runs)
AJ Hall 10-3-26-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 57* (110b 11x4) N Hussain 41* (102b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
49.1 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, half volley outside the off stump,
Butcher moves forward and drives it away to the cover boundary,
nice looking shot
49.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off, defended
49.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery, on the middle and off,
Butcher moves back and across and defends it back to the bowler
49.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to point off the back foot
49.5 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, classic! fraction short outside the off
stump, Butcher quickly gets into position and pulls it away to the
mid wicket fence, no stopping that
49.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 50 (8 runs) England 169/2 (trail by 340 runs)
SM Pollock 14-6-27-0 (3nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 41* (102b 6x4) MA Butcher 65* (116b 13x4)
50.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
50.2 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed straight to the man at point
50.3 Hall to Hussain, FOUR, cracking! fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, Hussian moves forward, gets to the pitch and drives it
to the cover fence
50.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
50.5 Hall to Hussain, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg stump line, pushed down the track to mid on
50.6 Hall to Hussain, no run, short of a length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 51 (4 runs) England 173/2 (trail by 336 runs)
AJ Hall 11-3-30-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 65* (116b 13x4) N Hussain 45* (108b 7x4)
Adams is back
51.1 Adams to Butcher, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven back to the bowler
51.2 Adams to Butcher, one run, outside the off stump and spinning into
the left hander, Butcher moves across and pushes it to the fine
leg region
round the wicket to the right hander
51.3 Adams to Hussain, FOUR, glorious! flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Hussian moves forward, gets to the pitch of the bal and
plays an inside outside shot past the diving cover fielder
51.4 Adams to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
51.5 Adams to Hussain, no run, short dleivery outside the off stump,
ball kept low after pitching, pushed awkwardly to the point region
51.6 Adams to Hussain, no run, too full outside the off stump, Hussian
goes after it but makes no contact
End of over 52 (5 runs) England 178/2 (trail by 331 runs)
PR Adams 8-1-25-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 66* (118b 13x4) N Hussain 49* (112b 8x4)
52.1 Hall to Butcher, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to mid off
52.2 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and moving away, play and miss
52.3 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, in the slot and Butcher moves forward and drives it down
the track to the long off fence, 14th four for Butcher
52.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
Hall decides to come round the wicket to the left hander
52.5 Hall to Butcher, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
52.6 Hall to Butcher, no run, good length delivery, pitched on the off
and angling down the leg side, ball hits the pad and rolls away to
the on side
End of over 53 (4 runs) England 182/2 (trail by 327 runs)
AJ Hall 12-3-34-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 49* (112b 8x4) MA Butcher 70* (124b 14x4)
53.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, fulltoss outside the off stump, played
straight to the man at cover
53.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery, outside the off stump
and spinning away, Hussain moves his left leg forward and lets it
go
53.3 Adams to Hussain, no run
53.4 Adams to Hussain, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, ball
kept a bit low but Hussain adjusts and cracks it away to the extra
cover fence, good shot to bring up his half century
53.5 Adams to Hussain, no run
53.6 Adams to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, again moves his
left leg forward and lets it go through
End of over 54 (4 runs) England 186/2 (trail by 323 runs)
PR Adams 9-1-29-0 - Nursery End
MA Butcher 70* (124b 14x4) N Hussain 53* (118b 9x4)
54.1 Hall to Butcher, OUT: got'em! good length delivery on the middle
and leg, turned away straight to Kirsten at square leg, Hall
strikes and the South Africans celebrates, Butcher walks away
shaking his head
England 186/3, Partnership of 126
MA Butcher c Kirsten b Hall 70 (125b 14x4 0x6)
N Hussain 53* (118b 9x4) AJ Hall 12.1-3-34-2 (1w)
McGrath is the new batsman
54.2 Hall to McGrath, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
turned away to the mid wicket region
54.3 Hall to Hussain, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
54.4 Hall to Hussain, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling in, played away to the gully region
54.5 Hall to Hussain, no run
54.6 Hall to Hussain, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling in,
defended leaning forward
End of over 55 (1 run) England 187/3 (trail by 322 runs)
AJ Hall 13-3-35-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A McGrath 1* (1b) N Hussain 53* (122b 9x4)
55.1 Adams to McGrath, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
55.2 Adams to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
55.3 Adams to McGrath, no run, flighted delivery wide outside the off
stump, driven straight to the man at cover
55.4 Adams to McGrath, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
55.5 Adams to McGrath, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
McGrath goes back and pushes it wide of the point fielder, calls
for a single but Hussian says no
55.6 Adams to McGrath, two runs, outside the off stump, turned away to
the vacant third man region, easy couple to end the over
End of over 56 (2 runs) England 189/3 (trail by 320 runs)
PR Adams 10-1-31-0 - Nursery End
N Hussain 53* (122b 9x4) A McGrath 3* (7b)
56.1 Hall to Hussain, no run, down the leg side, ball hits the pad and
goes very wide of Boucher, a good full length dive saves a certain
four
56.2 Hall to Hussain, one run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, tunred away to the vacant mid wicket region, Adams runs
around from point and fields
56.3 Hall to McGrath, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
56.4 Hall to McGrath, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside the
off stump and angling back in shraply, awkwardly defended to the
on side
56.5 Hall to McGrath, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
McGrath strats to play it but pulls away at the last moment
56.6 Hall to McGrath, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
End of over 57 (1 run) England 190/3 (trail by 319 runs)
AJ Hall 14-3-36-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 54* (124b 9x4) A McGrath 3* (11b)
57.1 Adams to Hussain, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
padded away
57.2 Adams to Hussain, no run, tossed up delivery outside the leg stump,
Hussain moves back and defends it with a straight bat
57.3 Adams to Hussain, no run, tossed up delivery down the leg side,
padded away
57.4 Adams to Hussain, no run, on the middle and off, Hussain moves
forward and defends, bat and pad together
57.5 Adams to Hussain, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
Hussain goes back quickly and drives it away to the boundary in
front of point, superb shot
57.6 Adams to Hussain, two runs, 5000 Test runs! on the middle and leg,
turned down to the fine leg region, the fielder is wide and the
second rus is taken, took him 85 Tests to reach 5000
End of over 58 (6 runs) England 196/3 (trail by 313 runs)
PR Adams 11-1-37-0 - Nursery End
A McGrath 3* (11b) N Hussain 60* (130b 10x4)
58.1 Hall to McGrath, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and leg,
turned away past the diving Paul Adams at sqaure leg, that brinds
up the Engalnd 200
58.2 Hall to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
58.3 Hall to McGrath, no run, wide dleivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
58.4 Hall to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
58.5 Hall to McGrath, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed to the mid wicket fence, powerfull shot, ball reached the
fence in a flash
58.6 Hall to McGrath, no run, good length delivery, was the slower one,
McGrath pushes at it and gets beaten
End of over 59 (8 runs) England 204/3 (trail by 305 runs)
AJ Hall 15-3-44-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 60* (130b 10x4) A McGrath 11* (17b 2x4)
59.1 Adams to Hussain, (noball) no run, flighted delivery outside the
off stump, driven wide of the cover fielder, a good diving stop
saves runs
59.1 Adams to Hussain, one run, outside the off stump, played away to
the deep point region, sweeper comes around the fields
59.2 Adams to McGrath, no run, flighted delivery, outside the off stump
and spinning away, no shot offered
59.3 Adams to McGrath, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
59.4 Adams to McGrath, two runs, flighted delivery, hit on the up past
the cover fielder
59.5 Adams to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, this one kept it's
line, no shot offered
59.6 Adams to McGrath, no run
End of over 60 (4 runs) England 208/3 (trail by 301 runs)
PR Adams 12-1-41-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
N Hussain 61* (132b 10x4) A McGrath 13* (22b 2x4)
Ntini is back
60.1 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
left alone
60.2 Ntini to Hussain, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully region
60.3 Ntini to Hussain, OUT: gone! short delivery wide outside the off
stump, from nowhere Hussain plays an awkward looking pull, ball
takes the top edge and balloons up behind the stumps, Boucher gets
under it and takes a simple catch, Ntini strikes again
England 208/4, Partnership of 22
N Hussain c Boucher b Ntini 61 (135b 10x4 0x6)
A McGrath 13* (22b 2x4) M Ntini 19.3-2-93-2 (4nb)
Stewart is the new man in
60.4 Ntini to Stewart, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
60.5 Ntini to Stewart, OUT: duck! good length delivery, on the off and
angling away a bit, Stewart moves forward and pushes at it and
gets a thick edge, Hall at second slip dives to his left and takes
a superb low catch, Ntini strikes again, England in deep trouble
now
England 208/5, Partnership of 0
AJ Stewart c Hall b Ntini 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
A McGrath 13* (22b 2x4) M Ntini 19.5-2-93-3 (4nb)
Flintoff is the new batsman
60.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery down the leg side,
Flintoff ducks under it
End of over 61 (maiden) England 208/5 (trail by 301 runs)
M Ntini 20-3-93-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
A McGrath 13* (22b 2x4) A Flintoff 0* (1b)
and that's Lunch on the fourth day
Hussian and Butcher started the day positively but toward the end
of the session South Africa made vital inroads
Butcher was playing well until he turned one straight to Kirsten at
square leg, Hall was the bowler
Hussian, another victim of the "must pull" syndrome, went after a
wide short delivery outside the off stump and got him self out
Stewart departed for a duck one ball later, Hall again in the
action, this time taking a superb low catch at second slip
Ntini once again the danger man for England
England trail by 301 runs with 5 wickets remaining
we will be back with the post lunch session in 30 minutes time
be sure to join us then
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Welcome back
Pollock will start the bowling attack
61.1 Pollock to McGrath, no run, pushed to mid off
61.2 Pollock to McGrath, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
61.3 Pollock to McGrath, OUT: super delivery! good length, pitched just
outside off stump and kept it's line, McGrath goes back and pokes
at it with no real foot work, thin edge, simplest of catch for
Boucher, Pollock strikes, six down four more to go!
England 208/6, Partnership of 0
A McGrath c Boucher b Pollock 13 (25b 2x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 0* (1b) SM Pollock 14.3-6-27-1 (3nb)
Giles is the new batsman
61.4 Pollock to Giles, no run
61.5 Pollock to Giles, no run, pushed to point
61.6 Pollock to Giles, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg, Giles
ducks under it
End of over 62 (maiden) England 208/6 (trail by 301 runs)
SM Pollock 15-7-27-1 (3nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 0* (1b) AF Giles 0* (3b)
Ntini to continue
62.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, pitched wide outside the
off stump and angling away further, no shot offered
62.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
62.3 Ntini to Flintoff, wide: one run, short delivery way down the leg
side, diving Boucher can't stop it
62.3 Ntini to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
62.4 Ntini to Giles, FOUR, lucky! short rising delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and came back in sharply, Giles had no clue
what to do and in the end pushes at it, ball hits the gloves and
flys away between gully and slip
62.5 Ntini to Giles, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
defended
62.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
End of over 63 (6 runs) England 214/6 (trail by 295 runs)
M Ntini 21-3-99-3 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 0* (3b) AF Giles 4* (7b 1x4)
63.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, turned away to the sqaure leg region, an excellent diving
stop by Adams saves runs
63.2 Pollock to Flintoff, (noball) two runs, outside the off stump,
played wide of the gull fielder, runs hard and gets the second run
63.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
63.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to point
63.4 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, almost! good length delivery outside the
off stump, again the line and length perfect, Flintoff had to play
at it and ends up with a thick edge but luckily for him ball goes
past the diving second slip, it would have been an easy catch for
third slip
63.5 Pollock to Flintoff, one run
63.6 Pollock to Giles, no run
End of over 64 (8 runs) England 222/6 (trail by 287 runs)
SM Pollock 16-7-35-1 (4nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 7* (9b 1x4) AF Giles 4* (8b 1x4)
64.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
stump, Boucher had to jump up to collect the ball
64.2 Ntini to Flintoff, one run
64.3 Ntini to Giles, wide: one run
64.3 Ntini to Flintoff, one run
64.4 Ntini to Giles, no run
64.5 Ntini to Giles, no run
64.6 Ntini to Giles, no run
End of over 65 (4 runs) England 226/6 (trail by 283 runs)
M Ntini 22-3-103-3 (2w 4nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 9* (12b 1x4) AF Giles 4* (11b 1x4)
65.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
65.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
65.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
65.4 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
played over the gully fielder
65.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, outside the off stump
and angling in a bit, defended with a straight bat
65.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the point region
End of over 66 (4 runs) England 230/6 (trail by 279 runs)
SM Pollock 17-7-39-1 (4nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 4* (11b 1x4) A Flintoff 13* (18b 2x4)
66.1 Ntini to Giles, no run
66.2 Ntini to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed straight to the man at cover
66.3 Ntini to Giles, no run, outside the offs tump, pushed back to the
bowler
66.4 Ntini to Giles, no run
66.5 Ntini to Giles, bye: one run, bouncer down the leg side, Giles
ducks under it, Boucher can't stop it cleanly and a single is
taken
66.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, beauty! good length delivery, pitched
just outside the off stump, sqaures up Flintoff, luckly not to
have edged it
End of over 67 (2 runs, maiden) England 232/6 (trail by 277 runs)
M Ntini 23-4-103-3 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 6* (17b 1x4) A Flintoff 11* (18b 2x4)
67.1 Pollock to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the point region, Kirsten is the fielder there
67.2 Pollock to Giles, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
away with power but straight to Kisten at point
67.3 Pollock to Giles, no run, short delivery on the off stump line,
Giles ets behind the ball and defends it with a straight bat, ball
rolls back to the bowler
67.4 Pollock to Giles, (noball) no run, short rising delivery outside
the off stump, Boucher had to jump up to collect the ball
67.4 Pollock to Giles, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, driven off the back foot to the extra cover region
67.5 Pollock to Giles, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, hit on the up past the diving cover fielder, nicely timed
67.6 Pollock to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
mis-times it back to the bowler
End of over 68 (5 runs) England 237/6 (trail by 272 runs)
SM Pollock 18-7-44-1 (5nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 11* (18b 2x4) AF Giles 10* (24b 2x4)
68.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, late inward moment, no shot offered
68.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
into the right hander, Flintoff moves and plays it away to the mid
wicket region
68.3 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, short of a length delivery on the middle
and leg, hit uplishly down the track to the long on fence
68.4 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, short delivery on the middle and off,
Flintoff pulls, does not time it properly and the ball falls short
of Adams coming in from the deep
68.5 Ntini to Giles, no run, bouncer on the middle and leg, Giles ducks
under it
68.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
stump and angling in, defended to the on side
End of over 69 (5 runs) England 242/6 (trail by 267 runs)
M Ntini 24-4-108-3 (2w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 16* (22b 3x4) AF Giles 10* (26b 2x4)
69.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run
69.2 Adams to Flintoff, one run, pushed to mid off
69.3 Adams to Giles, no run
69.4 Adams to Giles, no run, down the leg side, no shot offered
69.5 Adams to Giles, no run
69.6 Adams to Giles, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
End of over 70 (1 run) England 243/6 (trail by 266 runs)
PR Adams 13-1-42-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 17* (24b 3x4) AF Giles 10* (30b 2x4)
Hall is back
70.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed away to covers
70.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump.
Flintoff moves forward and pushed it straight to the man at cover
70.3 Hall to Flintoff, one run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, turned away to the vacant mid wicket region
70.4 Hall to Giles, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven off the front foot to the mid off region
70.5 Hall to Giles, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
defended
70.6 Hall to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, ball
angling in a bit, defended to the on side
End of over 71 (1 run) England 244/6 (trail by 265 runs)
AJ Hall 16-3-45-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 18* (29b 3x4) AF Giles 10* (33b 2x4)
71.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, quicker delivery down the leg side,
padded away
Adams coming round the wicket to the right hander
71.2 Adams to Flintoff, no run
71.3 Adams to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
cut away to cover
71.4 Adams to Flintoff, no run, down the leg side, ball hits the pad and
goes away to the on side, Boucher moves forward picks it up
71.5 Adams to Flintoff, two runs, fraction short on the middle and leg,
Flintoff quickly goes back and plays it away to the deep mid
wicket region
71.6 Adams to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, defended
End of over 72 (2 runs) England 246/6 (trail by 263 runs)
PR Adams 14-1-44-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 10* (33b 2x4) A Flintoff 20* (35b 3x4)
72.1 Hall to Giles, no run
72.2 Hall to Giles, no run
72.3 Hall to Giles, no run
72.4 Hall to Giles, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Giles goes for the drive and gets an inside edge
72.5 Hall to Flintoff, no run, overpitched delivery on the middle and
leg, driven down to mid on
72.6 Hall to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the off side
End of over 73 (1 run) England 247/6 (trail by 262 runs)
AJ Hall 17-3-46-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 11* (37b 2x4) A Flintoff 20* (37b 3x4)
73.1 Adams to Giles, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
defended leaning forward
73.2 Adams to Giles, one run, short dleivery outside the off stump,
Giles goes back and drives it way to the deep cover region
73.3 Adams to Flintoff, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
Flintoff moves forward and drives it to mid off
73.4 Adams to Flintoff, SIX, MAX! flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff comes down the track, gets to the pitch and lofts
it over the long on fence, huge hit
73.5 Adams to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, pushed to covers
73.6 Adams to Flintoff, one run, short and wide outside the off stump,
pushed away to the deep cover, easy single taken
End of over 74 (8 runs) England 255/6 (trail by 254 runs)
PR Adams 15-1-52-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 27* (41b 3x4 1x6) AF Giles 12* (39b 2x4)
74.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, played to mid on
74.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, played into the on side
74.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
74.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, played this to on side
74.5 Hall to Flintoff, one run, played to deep backward square
74.6 Hall to Giles, no run
End of over 75 (1 run) England 256/6 (trail by 253 runs)
AJ Hall 18-3-47-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 28* (46b 3x4 1x6) AF Giles 12* (40b 2x4)
75.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, driven to mid off
75.2 Adams to Flintoff, (noball) no run, played to bowler
75.2 Adams to Flintoff, one run, cuts this in to the off side
75.3 Adams to Giles, no run, defensive prod
75.4 Adams to Giles, no run, played to mid off
50 partnership
75.5 Adams to Giles, no run
75.6 Adams to Giles, one run, angles this away
End of over 76 (3 runs) England 259/6 (trail by 250 runs)
PR Adams 16-1-55-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 13* (44b 2x4) A Flintoff 29* (49b 3x4 1x6)
76.1 Hall to Giles, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
the keeper
76.2 Hall to Giles, no run
76.3 Hall to Giles, no run
76.4 Hall to Giles, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, pushed
to covers
76.5 Hall to Giles, no run, yorker on the middle and off stump line,
almost got through, defended awkwardly
76.6 Hall to Giles, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump, mis-
timed drive to mid off
End of over 77 (maiden) England 259/6 (trail by 250 runs)
AJ Hall 19-4-47-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 29* (49b 3x4 1x6) AF Giles 13* (50b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Adams round the wicket to the right hander
77.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven wide of the cover fielder but a good diving stop denies the
batsman runs
77.2 Adams to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, cut away to gully
77.3 Adams to Flintoff, FOUR, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven dwon to the mid off region, Smith late to get down and the
ball goes straight thorugh him
77.4 Adams to Flintoff, one run, again driven to mid off, this time it
is picked up cleanly, but the single is taken
77.5 Adams to Giles, one run
77.6 Adams to Flintoff, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
Flintoff goes back quickly and smashes it to the mid wicket fence
End of over 78 (10 runs) England 269/6 (trail by 240 runs)
PR Adams 17-1-65-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 14* (51b 2x4) A Flintoff 38* (54b 5x4 1x6)
Pretorius gets to bowl for the first time in this innings
78.1 Pretorius to Giles, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
78.2 Pretorius to Giles, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away straight to the gully fielder at one bounce
78.3 Pretorius to Giles, one run, short delviery, on the off and angling
in sharply, awkwardly played to the backward of sqaure leg region
78.4 Pretorius to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery, on the off and
moving in, flintoff moves across and gets hit on the pad, appeal
for LBW turned down
78.5 Pretorius to Flintoff, no run, short delviery outside the off
stump, defended
78.6 Pretorius to Flintoff, one run, short delviery on the middle,
pulled away to the backward of sqaure leg region, easy single
taken
End of over 79 (2 runs) England 271/6 (trail by 238 runs)
D Pretorius 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 39* (57b 5x4 1x6) AF Giles 15* (54b 2x4)
one more over to go for the new ball
79.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
no shot offered
79.2 Adams to Flintoff, no run, on the middle and leg, defended to the
on side
79.3 Adams to Flintoff, one run, flighted delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff reaches out for it and drives it wide of the point
fielder
79.4 Adams to Giles, one run, fulltoss outside the offs tump, played
away to the covers, quick single taken, the throw hits the stumps
direct but Flintoff is safely in
79.5 Adams to Flintoff, no run
79.6 Adams to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 80 (2 runs) England 273/6 (trail by 236 runs)
PR Adams 18-1-67-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 16* (55b 2x4) A Flintoff 40* (62b 5x4 1x6)
new ball is now due
new ball not taken, Pretorius to continue with the old one
80.1 Pretorius to Giles, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, played back to the bowler
80.2 Pretorius to Giles, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
enough time and width for Giles to go bat and cut it away to the
backward of point fence
80.3 Pretorius to Giles, no run, down the leg side, giles tries to turn
it way but misses
80.4 Pretorius to Giles, no run, short delivery on the middle, defended
back to the bowler
80.5 Pretorius to Giles, one run, yorker on the middle and off, well dug
out, ball rolls away to the covers, quick single taken, bit of
reverse swing for Pretorius
80.6 Pretorius to Flintoff, one run, down the leg side, played down to
fine leg
End of over 81 (6 runs) England 279/6 (trail by 230 runs)
D Pretorius 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 41* (63b 5x4 1x6) AF Giles 21* (60b 3x4)
81.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump,
driven uplishly to the gully fielder
81.2 Adams to Flintoff, one run, on the middle and leg, swept away to
the fine leg region for an easy single
81.3 Adams to Giles, no run
81.4 Adams to Giles, no run, outside the off stump, defended
81.5 Adams to Giles, one run, quicker delivery outside the off stump,
sqaure driven to the deep point region
81.6 Adams to Flintoff, FOUR, flighted delivery on the middle and leg,
Flintoff goes down on his knee and slog sweeps it over the mid
wicket fielder, good clean hit
End of over 82 (6 runs) England 285/6 (trail by 224 runs)
PR Adams 19-1-73-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 22* (63b 3x4) A Flintoff 46* (66b 6x4 1x6)
82.1 Pretorius to Giles, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the mid wicket region
82.2 Pretorius to Giles, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, Giles
ducks under it
82.3 Pretorius to Giles, no run
82.4 Pretorius to Giles, one run, pushed away into the gap on the off
side
82.5 Pretorius to Flintoff, FOUR, shot! fuller length delivery on the
middle and off, Flintoff moves across and drives in down the track
to the long on fence, that brings up his fifty, 4th in Tests
82.6 Pretorius to Flintoff, three runs, on the middle and leg, turned
away to the deep mid wicket region
End of over 83 (8 runs) England 293/6 (trail by 216 runs)
D Pretorius 3-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 53* (68b 7x4 1x6) AF Giles 23* (67b 3x4)
and the new ball is taken now, Pollock into the attack from the
Nursery End
83.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off, pushed back to the bowler
83.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
83.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
83.4 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, smashed back down the track to the long on fence
83.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
83.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away to the gully fielder at one bounce
End of over 84 (4 runs) England 297/6 (trail by 212 runs)
SM Pollock 19-7-48-1 (6nb) - Nursery End
AF Giles 23* (67b 3x4) A Flintoff 57* (74b 8x4 1x6)
Ntini is back
84.1 Ntini to Giles, OUT: wicket number nine! good length delivery wide
outside the off stump, Giles needlessly pushes at it and ends up
edging it straight to Pollock at first slip, simple catch held and
Ntini celebrates, three more to go
England 297/7, Partnership of 89
AF Giles c Pollock b Ntini 23 (68b 3x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 57* (74b 8x4 1x6) M Ntini 24.1-4-108-4 (1w 5nb)
Darren Gough is the new batsman
84.2 Ntini to Gough, bye: one run, almost! short delivery, pitched
outside the off stump and angling back in, ball stayed low after
pitching , gough misses out on the shot, ball hits Boucher on the
knee, that hurts
84.3 Ntini to Flintoff, legbye: FOUR, bouncer on the middle, Flintoff
late to duck, ball hits the helmet and goes away to the fine leg
fence
84.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, defended
84.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Flintoff moves across, gets behind the ball and defends
84.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, on the off and angling
into the right hander, defended, Ntini moves forward and fields
End of over 85 (5 runs, maiden) England 302/7 (trail by 207 runs)
M Ntini 25-5-108-4 (1w 5nb) - Pavilion End
D Gough 0* (1b) A Flintoff 57* (78b 8x4 1x6)
.;good length delivery wide outside the off stump, left alone
85.1 Pollock to Gough, no run, good length delivery wide outside the off
stump, left alone
85.2 Pollock to Gough, FOUR, pitched up delivery outside the off stump,
Gough flases hard and gets it away to the vacant third man
boundary
85.3 Pollock to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
defended
85.4 Pollock to Gough, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off stump,
Gough goes for the drive and ends up hitting it uplishly past the
slip fielder, four more runs to Gough and England
85.5 Pollock to Gough, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, Gough
tries to the pull but misses the traget by miles
85.6 Pollock to Gough, two runs, and again! fuller delivery outside the
off stump, again Gough goes for the drive and ends up playing it
wide of the third slip, McKenzie gets a hand to it this time
End of over 86 (10 runs) England 312/7 (trail by 197 runs)
SM Pollock 20-7-58-1 (6nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 57* (78b 8x4 1x6) D Gough 10* (7b 2x4)
86.1 Ntini to Flintoff, SIX, short delivery on the middle and leg stump
line, Flintoff goes back and pulls it over the sqaure leg fence, a
fielder was placed there but the shot was timed well and clears
him safely
86.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run
86.3 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
pulled away to the backward of sqaure leg fence, Adams can't get
to it and it's another four for Freddy
86.4 Ntini to Flintoff, SIX, huge six! short delivery on the middle and
leg, pulled away into the stands behind square, another good clean
hit, Flintoff on the rampage here
86.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff has a go at it but this time no contact
86.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
off, driven hard but straight back to the bowler
End of over 87 (16 runs) England 328/7 (trail by 181 runs)
M Ntini 26-5-124-4 (1w 5nb) - Pavilion End
D Gough 10* (7b 2x4) A Flintoff 73* (84b 9x4 3x6)
Flintoff ends up with a broken bat
87.1 Pollock to Gough, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven straight to short cover at one bounce
87.2 Pollock to Gough, no run, ouside the off stump, defended
87.3 Pollock to Gough, FOUR, good length delivery outside the off stump,
taken on the up and smashed over the man at extra cover, no
stopping that
87.4 Pollock to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Gough goes for the pull but makes no contact
87.5 Pollock to Gough, no run, change of pace, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, Gough picks it up early and pushes it to
the off side
87.6 Pollock to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
End of over 88 (4 runs) England 332/7 (trail by 177 runs)
SM Pollock 21-7-62-1 (6nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 73* (84b 9x4 3x6) D Gough 14* (13b 3x4)
Ntini to continue
88.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery, on the off and anlging
in, Flintoff goes for the pull but misses the target completely,
ball crashes into the helmet
88.2 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, again short, on the middle and leg, this
time the pull makes contact and it's another four for Flintoff
88.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short dleivery outside the off stump,
Flintoff thinks of the pull but pulls away at the last moment
88.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, huge swing and a
miss
88.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven hard but straight to Smith at deep mid off
88.6 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, outside the off stump, pushed to the
off side, fielders are deep and a quick single is taken
End of over 89 (5 runs) England 337/7 (trail by 172 runs)
M Ntini 27-5-129-4 (1w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 78* (90b 10x4 3x6) D Gough 14* (13b 3x4)
89.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
89.2 Pollock to Flintoff, two runs, down the leg side, played away fine,
Ntini comes around and fields
89.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, played wide of the gully fielder, a good diving stop there
saves a certain four
89.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, bouncer outside the off stump,
Flintoff ducks under it
89.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to point
89.6 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, smashed over the cover fielder, another powerfull four for
Flintoff
End of over 90 (6 runs) England 343/7 (trail by 166 runs)
SM Pollock 22-7-68-1 (6nb) - Nursery End
D Gough 14* (13b 3x4) A Flintoff 84* (96b 11x4 3x6)
and that's tea on the fourth day
England trail by 166 runs with 3 wickets remaining
we will be back shortly with live coverage of the final session of
the day
Match State: Tea - Day 4
90.1 Hall to Gough, no run
90.2 Hall to Gough, no run
90.3 Hall to Gough, no run
90.4 Hall to Gough, no run
90.5 Hall to Gough, no run, short rising delivery, angling into the
right hander, Gough pushes at it and gets beaten
90.6 Hall to Gough, no run, short delivery outside the off stump, Gough
goes back and drives but again makes no contact
End of over 91 (maiden) England 343/7 (trail by 166 runs)
AJ Hall 20-5-47-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 84* (96b 11x4 3x6) D Gough 14* (19b 3x4)
91.1 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, played away to the deep sqaure leg
region
91.2 Pollock to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Gough gets it on the middle of the bat, ball goes away to
the covers
91.3 Pollock to Gough, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, this one stopped on Gough, defended awkwardly
91.4 Pollock to Gough, OUT: gone! good length delivery, Gough goes back
and drives on the rise, Paul Adams at short cover dives to his
right and takes a good catch, Pollock gets his second wicket,
Flintoff running out of partners here
England 344/8, Partnership of 47
D Gough c Adams b Pollock 14 (22b 3x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 85* (97b 11x4 3x6) SM Pollock 22.4-7-69-2 (6nb)
Harmison is the new batsman
four slips in place
91.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, beaten
91.6 Pollock to Harmison, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
pushed to the short fine leg region, Harmison off the mark
End of over 92 (2 runs) England 345/8 (trail by 164 runs)
SM Pollock 23-7-70-2 (6nb) - Nursery End
SJ Harmison 1* (2b) A Flintoff 85* (97b 11x4 3x6)
Ntini into the attack now, in serch of his 10th wicket
92.1 Ntini to Harmison, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Harmison moves away from it
92.2 Ntini to Harmison, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
defends to the on side, quick single taken
leg gully and the thrid slip disappears
92.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
pushed to the gully fielder
92.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff flashes at it but does not make contact, ball
stayed a bit low
92.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, outside the off stump, inside edge on to
his pad
field moves in to stop the single
92.6 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the off side, quick single taken and Flintoff
retains the strike
End of over 93 (2 runs) England 347/8 (trail by 162 runs)
M Ntini 28-5-131-4 (1w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 86* (101b 11x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 2* (4b)
93.1 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, played wide of the mid on fielder,
single taken!
93.2 Pollock to Harmison, no run, bouncer on the middle and off stump
line, Harmison ducks under it
93.3 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, beats Harmison on its way to the keeper
93.4 Pollock to Harmison, two runs, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, Harmison goes for the drive and gets a thick edge but
luckly for him ball goes wide of the diving keeper, that was close
93.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
93.6 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the off side
End of over 94 (3 runs) England 350/8 (trail by 159 runs)
SM Pollock 24-7-73-2 (6nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 87* (102b 11x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 4* (9b)
94.1 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
pulled away to the deep fine leg region, was mis-timed shot, easy
single taken
94.2 Ntini to Harmison, (noball) no run, good length delivery wide
outside the off stump, no shot offered
94.2 Ntini to Harmison, no run, short of a good length delivery outside
the off stump, Harmison pushes at it and gets beaten
94.3 Ntini to Harmison, one run, short delivery, on the off and angling
in, defended to the off side, quick single taken, the throw from
Rudolph misses the stumps and Harmison is safely in
94.4 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, smahed back to the bowler, Ntini uses his boot and stops
it, batsmen cross over
94.5 Ntini to Harmison, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
94.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the gully region, diving stop there saves runs
End of over 95 (4 runs) England 354/8 (trail by 155 runs)
M Ntini 29-5-135-4 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 89* (104b 11x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 5* (14b)
95.1 Pollock to Flintoff, (noball) no run, short delivery, on the middle
and off and angling down the leg side, ball hits the pad and goes
to the gully region
95.1 Pollock to Flintoff, (noball) one run, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, driven away to the deep cover region, easy
single taken
95.1 Pollock to Harmison, no run, short delivery touch outside the off
stump, pushed to the gully region
95.2 Pollock to Harmison, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
no shot offered
95.3 Pollock to Harmison, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Harmison moves forward and gets hit on the boot, appeal for
LBW turned down
95.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Harmison pushes at it and gets beaten
95.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the point region
95.6 Pollock to Harmison, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played down to the deep sqaure leg region, Flintoff says no
and the single is not taken
End of over 96 (3 runs) England 357/8 (trail by 152 runs)
SM Pollock 25-7-76-2 (8nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 90* (106b 11x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 5* (20b)
96.1 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, fraction short outside the off stump,
lofted straight down the gorund to the long on fence, clean hit
96.2 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the off side, easy single taken
96.3 Ntini to Harmison, no run
96.4 Ntini to Harmison, no run
96.5 Ntini to Harmison, no run
96.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run
End of over 97 (5 runs) England 362/8 (trail by 147 runs)
M Ntini 30-5-140-4 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 95* (108b 12x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 5* (24b)
97.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
97.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
97.3 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, lofted away to deep cover
97.4 Pollock to Harmison, (noball) no run
97.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery touch outside the
off stump, defended
97.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended to the gully region
97.6 Pollock to Harmison, two runs, half volley outside the off stump,
driven wide of the point fielder
End of over 98 (4 runs) England 366/8 (trail by 143 runs)
SM Pollock 26-7-80-2 (9nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 96* (111b 12x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 7* (28b)
98.1 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, second Test hundred! short delivery on the
middle and leg stump line, pulled away to the fine leg fence,
hundred coming in just 112 balls
98.2 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, pushed to mid off
98.3 Ntini to Harmison, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
98.4 Ntini to Harmison, OUT: 10th wicket! short of a good length
delivery outside the off stump, Harmison pokes at it and ends up
edging it straight to Andrew Hall at second slip, Ntini becomes
the first South African to get ten wickets at Lord's
England 371/9, Partnership of 27
SJ Harmison c Hall b Ntini 7 (30b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 101* (113b 13x4 3x6) M Ntini 30.4-5-145-5 (1w 6nb)
Anderson is the new batsman
98.5 Ntini to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the middle and off,
defended
98.6 Ntini to Anderson, no run
End of over 99 (5 runs) England 371/9 (trail by 138 runs)
M Ntini 31-5-145-5 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 101* (113b 13x4 3x6) JM Anderson 0* (2b)
Pollock to continue
99.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff drags it down to the long on but the single is not
taken
99.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to point
99.3 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, good length delivery on the middle and
leg, Flintoff leans back and lofts it away to the mid wicket fence
beating the diving fielder
99.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, slower delivery outside the off stump,
swing and miss
99.5 Pollock to Flintoff, legbye: one run, good length delivery on the
middle and leg, ball hits the pad, huge appeal for LBW turned down
99.6 Pollock to Anderson, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Anderson tries to push it away but misses
End of over 100 (5 runs) England 376/9 (trail by 133 runs)
SM Pollock 27-7-84-2 (9nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 105* (118b 14x4 3x6) JM Anderson 0* (3b)
Hall is back
100.1 Hall to Flintoff, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Flintoff is late on the pull and ends up playing it to the mid off
region
100.2 Hall to Anderson, no run, good length delivery, pitched wide
outside the off stump and angling away further, left alone
100.3 Hall to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
turned away to the square leg region
100.4 Hall to Anderson, no run, fuller length delivery wide outside the
off stump, Anderson pushes at it and gets beaten
round the wicket to the left hander now
100.5 Hall to Anderson, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, left alone
100.6 Hall to Anderson, FOUR, short delivery outside the off stump,
anderson moves back and cuts it away past the gully fielder, off
the mark with that four
End of over 101 (5 runs) England 381/9 (trail by 128 runs)
AJ Hall 21-5-52-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 106* (119b 14x4 3x6) JM Anderson 4* (8b 1x4)
101.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short of a good length delivery
outside the off stump, no shot offered
101.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, defended
101.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
left alone
101.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, short delivery on the middle, Flintoff
comes down the track and has a go at it but makes no contact
101.5 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
this one kept low, pushed to the thrid man region, easy single
taken
101.6 Pollock to Anderson, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, pushed to the gully region
End of over 102 (1 run) England 382/9 (trail by 127 runs)
SM Pollock 28-7-85-2 (9nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 107* (124b 14x4 3x6) JM Anderson 4* (9b 1x4)
102.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle and
leg, played straight to the man at mid wicket
102.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
ball kept low after pitching, Flintoss tries to adjust his shot
but gets beaten
102.3 Hall to Flintoff, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
Flintoff comes down the track and smashes it away to the fine leg
fence, powerfull hit
102.4 Hall to Flintoff, SIX, short delivery outside the off stump, was
the slower one, smashed over the long on fence, this one went
miles
102.5 Hall to Flintoff, one run, pushed to mid off, quick single taken
102.6 Hall to Anderson, no run, outside the off stump, play and miss
End of over 103 (11 runs) England 393/9 (trail by 116 runs)
AJ Hall 22-5-63-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 118* (129b 15x4 4x6) JM Anderson 4* (10b 1x4)
103.1 Pollock to Flintoff, SIX, even better! fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, Flintoff goes back and lofts it over the
long off fence
103.2 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, smashed to the cover fence
103.3 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, and again! this is amazing! fuller
length delivery outside the off stump, was the slower ball,
Flintoff picks it up early and carves it away to the cover fence
103.4 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed to the backward of point region, the fielder is way in
from the rope, ball clears him and goes to the boundary, this is
tremendous hitting
103.5 Pollock to Flintoff, two runs, driven back past the bowler, Pollock
gets a hand to it but it was powerfully hit and the ball goes down
to the long on region
103.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, expensive over, twenty coming of it
End of over 104 (20 runs) England 413/9 (trail by 96 runs)
SM Pollock 29-7-105-2 (9nb) - Nursery End
JM Anderson 4* (10b 1x4) A Flintoff 138* (135b 18x4 5x6)
104.1 Hall to Anderson, no run
104.2 Hall to Anderson, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
104.3 Hall to Anderson, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
defended
Flintoff's 138 has now become the highest score by a number seven
batsman at Lord's
104.4 Hall to Anderson, no run
104.5 Hall to Anderson, no run, pitched outside the leg stump and angling
in, pushed to the mid wicket region
104.6 Hall to Anderson, no run, fuller length delivery on the legs,
pushed to the mid on region
End of over 105 (maiden) England 413/9 (trail by 96 runs)
AJ Hall 23-6-63-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 138* (135b 18x4 5x6) JM Anderson 4* (16b 1x4)
Paul Adams into the attack now
over the wicket to the right hander
105.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run, down the leg side, padded away
105.2 Adams to Flintoff, no run, pitched wide outside the leg stump and
spinning into the batsman, padded away
105.3 Adams to Flintoff, no run, played away to the deep sqaure leg
region, single not taken
105.4 Adams to Flintoff, no run, down the leg side, padded away
105.5 Adams to Flintoff, one run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played wide of the cover fielder, this time the single is taken
105.6 Adams to Anderson, no run, outside the off stump, defended
End of over 106 (1 run) England 414/9 (trail by 95 runs)
PR Adams 20-1-74-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
A Flintoff 139* (140b 18x4 5x6) JM Anderson 4* (17b 1x4)
106.1 Hall to Flintoff, two runs, short delivery on the middle and off,
Flintoff goes back and pulls it away to the deep mid wicket
region, didn't get hold of it properly
106.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, played away to the fine leg region, single not taken
106.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, wide outside the off stump, cut away to
the deep sqaure leg region, again the single is not taken
106.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Flintoff comes down the track and has a go at it but ends
up mis-hitting it to the covers
106.5 Hall to Flintoff, one run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, driven down to the deep cover region, easy single taken
106.6 Hall to Anderson, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Anderson goes for the drive and very nearly edges it
End of over 107 (3 runs) England 417/9 (trail by 92 runs)
AJ Hall 24-6-66-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 142* (145b 18x4 5x6) JM Anderson 4* (18b 1x4)
107.1 Adams to Flintoff, OUT: it's all over! flighted delivery down the
leg side, Flintoff comes down the track and tries to loft it away
but misses the target by miles, Boucher collects it and the bails
are taken off in a flash, a sad end to a terrific innings
England 417/10, Partnership of 46
A Flintoff st Boucher b Adams 142 (146b 18x4 5x6)
JM Anderson 4* (18b 1x4) PR Adams 20.1-1-74-1 (2nb)
South Africa win by an innings and 92 runs
they now lead the series 1-0 with three more Tests to go
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