Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.45 local time (9.45 GMT)
Welcome from Wisden-CricInfo to the AMP Oval in London for day one
of
the 5th and final test between England and South Africa.
Clear warm skies are predicted for the London area over the next 5
days.
The pitch looks to be a typical Oval batting strip, one full of
runs.
England team,
ME Trescothick, MP Vaughan, MA Butcher, GP Thorpe, ET Smith, AJ
Stewart,
A Flintoff, AF Giles, SJ Harmison, JM Anderson, MP Bicknell.
South Africa team,
GC Smith, HH Gibbs, G Kirsten, JH Kallis, ND McKenzie, JA Rudolph,
MV Boucher, SM Pollock, AJ Hall, PR Adams, M Ntini.
South Africa have won the toss and predictably elected to bat.
We will be back with the start in 25 minutes
Bicknell to start for England
3 slips and a gully
0.1 Bicknell to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
0.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on the back foot, firmly cracked into
the covers
0.3 Bicknell to Smith, no run, lose shot flicking to the leg side, into
pad
0.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, left alone outside the off
0.5 Bicknell to Smith, one run, flicked off the legs to fine leg
0.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward, pushes to mid on
End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/0
MP Bicknell 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 1* (5b) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)
1.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, pushes to the gully
1.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, outside off, comes back, no shot, into
the pad, huge appeal, Taufel thinks and says too high, very close
1.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, forward, pushes back at the bowler
1.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, drives at a wide ball, plays outside it,
ball beats the inside edge
1.5 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, forward, punches the drive past mid off
for the first boundary
1.6 Anderson to Smith, one run, outside off, back, nudges to the off,
quick easy single
End of over 2 (5 runs) South Africa 6/0
JM Anderson 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
GC Smith 6* (11b 1x4) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)
2.1 Bicknell to Smith, no run, bat and pad close to gether, pushes back
at the bowler
2.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, left alone going across him
2.3 Bicknell to Smith, no run, leg side, back, turned to the on side,
Gibbs wants one, Smith sends him back
2.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, probes forward, beaten as it goes away
from him, beaten
2.5 Bicknell to Smith, no run, pushes to the off
2.6 Bicknell to Smith, no run, shapes to the off side, slight movement
back at the left hander
End of over 3 (maiden) South Africa 6/0
MP Bicknell 2-1-1-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 0* (1b) GC Smith 6* (17b 1x4)
3.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone
3.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, back, pushes to mid off
3.3 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, shuffles forward, pushes forward running
it tio the off
3.4 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone, too wide outside off to
tempt
3.5 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, forward, turns it gently past mid
wicket to get off the mark
3.6 Anderson to Smith, two runs, outside off, cuts, not timed, Butcher
chases it down
End of over 4 (3 runs) South Africa 9/0
JM Anderson 2-0-8-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 1* (6b) GC Smith 8* (18b 1x4)
4.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, full, drives, wide half volley, not timed,
but goes to extra cover fence
4.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone
4.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone
4.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward, all defensive to the off
4.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, stroked to mid off
4.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, forward, same shot, guides the drive to
mid off
End of over 5 (4 runs) South Africa 13/0
MP Bicknell 3-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 8* (18b 1x4) HH Gibbs 5* (12b 1x4)
5.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, left alone, shoulders arms outside off
5.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, outside off, width, shortish, cuts past
cover and backward point
5.3 Anderson to Smith, one run, turned to fine leg
5.4 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side to the right hander, flicks fine,
beats fine leg
5.5 Anderson to Gibbs, legbye: one run, leg side, flicks, beats the
bat, not the pad, runs to fine leg
5.6 Anderson to Smith, no run, comes forward, ball slants across him,
holds back on the shot, leaves
End of over 6 (10 runs) South Africa 23/0
JM Anderson 3-0-17-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 9* (14b 2x4) GC Smith 13* (22b 2x4)
6.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, all defensive to mid off
6.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone
6.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, forward, pushes to mid off, Vaughn
cleans up
6.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
6.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, long hop, back, short arm jab to deep mid
wicket
6.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, half volley, cracks the drive past cover
End of over 7 (8 runs) South Africa 31/0
MP Bicknell 4-1-13-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 13* (22b 2x4) HH Gibbs 17* (20b 4x4)
Anderson taken off for Harmison
7.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, leg stump line, turned straight to
square leg
7.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, leg side, fairly wide, left alone
7.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, fullish ball, leg stump, stroked almost
rushing the shot to mid on
7.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, just on the off, not as full, half back,
nudges to backward point
7.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, taken off the pads, on the back foot,
well fielded by Smith at a shortish square leg
7.6 Harmison to Smith, legbye: FOUR, leg side, glances, beats the bat,
off the pad, races away fine
End of over 8 (4 runs, maiden) South Africa 35/0
SJ Harmison 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 17* (20b 4x4) GC Smith 13* (28b 2x4)
8.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, leg side, forward, well timed stroke off
the front foot, great bit of fielding at wide mid off diving
across to stop the boundary
8.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, all defensive, on line and length, ball
rolls away towards mid off
8.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
8.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
8.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone, slight movement back, good
leave
8.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone, this time the away swinger
End of over 9 (maiden) South Africa 35/0
MP Bicknell 5-2-13-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 13* (28b 2x4) HH Gibbs 17* (26b 4x4)
9.1 Harmison to Smith, legbye: one run, leg side, bit wide, solidly off
the pad runs past the square leg
9.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, leg side, gets up a bit, high off the
thigh pad to the on side
9.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, no real foot work forward,
plays away from the body, inside half of the bat, rolls away to
the on side
9.4 Harmison to Gibbs, FOUR, too full, hardly has to move, clips the
drive past extra cover
9.5 Harmison to Gibbs, one run, forward, pushes to the off, Gibbs goes,
Smith a bit slow to start, Vaughn has it in, just wide, with Smith
well short of the line
9.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, bouncher, good one, has to duck under it
End of over 10 (6 runs) South Africa 41/0
SJ Harmison 2-1-5-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 22* (30b 5x4) GC Smith 13* (30b 2x4)
10.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone as it shapes away from the
right hander
10.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, outside off, short of a length, again
dabs at it playing well away from the body, runs it to gully
10.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, gets well behind it
and defends down the pitch
10.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward and across, defensive
towards the cover
10.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, too full, SHOT, timed very well, races
between extrqa cover and mid off
10.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward, comes into Gibbs, takes
the pad, appeal, but Venkat correctly says leg side
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 45/0
MP Bicknell 6-2-17-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 13* (30b 2x4) HH Gibbs 26* (36b 6x4)
11.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, another good bouncer, Smith a bit late,
but somehow gets under it
11.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, on the back foot, firmly punched to mid
off
11.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, on the back foot defends
11.4 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, outside off, shortish, gets well across,
reaching for it with the cut, races past point
11.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, round the wicket, down the leg side,
pushes at it, no contact
11.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, this time very wide down the off side,
lucky to get away with that
End of over 12 (4 runs) South Africa 49/0
SJ Harmison 3-1-9-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 26* (36b 6x4) GC Smith 17* (36b 3x4)
Surprise as Giles comes on for a bit of spin in the first hour
12.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, on line, forward, pushes to the off
12.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, back, dabs away to the on
side almost standing up
12.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, goof flight, foot work a bit mixed up,
pushes to the off
12.4 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, sweeps well, very sweetly timed out of the
middle of the bat as the 50 comes up
12.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive to the on side
76 balls for the first 50
12.6 Giles to Gibbs, one run, half forward, turns away, gets the
oputside edge, runs past Flintoff at the slip, lucky edge for
Gibbs
End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 54/0
AF Giles 1-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 31* (42b 7x4) GC Smith 17* (36b 3x4)
Good move by Vaughn, and nearly paid off
13.1 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, pushes at it on the
back foot, pulls the bat away as Gibbs looks to the heavens, maybe
saying thankyou, good ball
13.2 Harmison to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, too wide, back, slaps it
forward of point
13.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
13.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, once again leaves alone just outside
off, good line to Gibbs, how long will he leave alone
13.5 Harmison to Gibbs, bye: FOUR, bouncer, tennis ball bounce, bounces
between the legs of Stewart
13.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on line, short of a length, gets back,
defensive prod to the close but not short square leg
End of over 14 (8 runs) South Africa 62/0
SJ Harmison 4-1-13-0 - Vauxhall End
GC Smith 17* (36b 3x4) HH Gibbs 35* (48b 8x4)
14.1 Giles to Smith, no run, outside off, turn again, left alone
14.2 Giles to Smith, no run, flighted, forward, strokes a untimed drive
to mid on
14.3 Giles to Smith, one run, leg side, waits and helps the turn towards
long leg
14.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, gets the foot across this
time, defends to the off
14.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends down the pitch, again some
turn for Giles
TV called for a run out
England look happy, Smith was a bit slow and had to dive
14.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, pushes to the off, quick run, Gibbs calls,
Smith is slow, throw is to Stewart who has the stumps down as
Vaughan returned, TV has him well out
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 63/0
AF Giles 2-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 18* (39b 3x4) HH Gibbs 35* (51b 8x4)
South Africa 63/1, Partnership of 63
GC Smith run out (Vaughan) 18 (39b 3x4 0x6)
A almost impossible quick single called from Gibbs and Smith will
not be well pleased
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, full, almost tempted to
drive, holds the bat back
15.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, too wide this time, left
alone
15.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, short of the length, gets
up a bit, well over it, defending to backward point
15.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, watched well, moving the head
inside the line to get out of the way
15.5 Harmison to Gibbs, (noball) no run, oversteps, also too wide and
short of the off
15.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, defends back down
the pitch
15.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, after the run
out Gibbs no he can not take any chances now
End of over 16 (1 run) South Africa 64/1
SJ Harmison 5-1-14-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 35* (58b 8x4)
Anderson replaces Giles from the Pavilion End
16.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, starts down the leg side
16.2 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, at the toes, bread and butter
shot, clips off the feet to forward square leg
16.3 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, once again, too full, opens his stance,
clips past square leg to deep mid wicket
16.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
16.5 Anderson to Kirsten, one run, full, drives straight, Anderson gets
finger tips to it but Vaughan at mid on does very well, collects
and returns just wide, Kirsten would have been home
16.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, on line, gets behind it, defends back up
the pitch
End of over 17 (9 runs) South Africa 73/1
JM Anderson 4-0-26-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 9* (5b 2x4) HH Gibbs 35* (59b 8x4)
17.1 Harmison to Kirsten, one run, outside off, good length, comes
forward, soft hands to the off, easy quick run
17.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, away from the body,
inside edge into the pad, rolls away to the off, Kirsten quick to
call NO
17.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, all defensive to the
bowler
17.4 Harmison to Gibbs, one run, well forward, gently runs the push into
the gap at cover, Vaughan round chasing to keep it to one
17.5 Harmison to Kirsten, (noball) no run, round the wicket, short,
leans back and leaves it alone
17.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short again, from round the wicket,
cuts into the left hander leaning back, not far enough, comes off
the chest to the keeper
17.6 Harmison to Kirsten, (noball) no run, bouncer again, oversteps
again
17.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, angled in, back, turned straight to
the backward close square leg
End of over 18 (4 runs) South Africa 77/1
SJ Harmison 6-1-18-0 (3nb) - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 36* (62b 8x4) G Kirsten 10* (10b 2x4)
18.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
18.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, well forward, ball goes into the pad,
but just outside the line as the appeal is turned down, another
close decision
18.3 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone to the keeper outside off
18.4 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends to the off, comes
out the middle of the bat this time
18.5 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, leg side, turned off the legs to long
leg
18.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, angled in, Kirsten forward on the leg
side, all defensive to the on side
End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 78/1
JM Anderson 5-0-27-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 37* (67b 8x4) G Kirsten 10* (11b 2x4)
19.1 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short, gets back defends to the on side
no real pace in this pitch
19.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it,
beaten
19.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, full, almost half volley, caught on the
back foot, stroked straight at cover
19.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, defends from line to
the off
19.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone, again tennis
ball bounce to Stewart taking alomost at the ankle
19.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, goes well under it
End of over 20 (maiden) South Africa 78/1
SJ Harmison 7-2-18-0 (3nb) - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 10* (11b 2x4) HH Gibbs 37* (73b 8x4)
20.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, outside off, full, drives, not timed,
drags it back to the bowler
20.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, on line, half forward, dabs towards
backward point
20.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, on line, comes forward, plasying late
to the off
20.4 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, slight width, driven cleanly
past mid off
20.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone angling across Kirsten
20.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, swings back at Kirsten
who pushes to the off
End of over 21 (4 runs) South Africa 82/1
JM Anderson 6-0-31-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 37* (73b 8x4) G Kirsten 14* (17b 3x4)
Another change as Flintoff gets his first over of the day
21.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, strats with a good yorker, well dug out
to the off
21.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, leg side, easily picked up off the legs
to the wide fine leg
21.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone well outside the off
21.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, round the wicket to the
left hander, stroked to mid off
21.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, full, drives, in the air
for a few meters, beats the covers
21.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, defends back down the pitch
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 87/1
A Flintoff 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 38* (75b 8x4) G Kirsten 18* (21b 4x4)
22.1 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, full toos, drives, hand comes off the
bat, almost slices the drive to wide third man
22.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, looks to work it to the on side,
caught in the crease, ball goes into the hip area, falls away to
the off
22.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, full, drives firmly, Giles gets in the
way, hits him on the knee, but saves 4 runs
22.4 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, short, back, pulls from outside off,
races away between midwicket and mid on
22.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, pushes from line
back down the pitch
22.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, better ball, line and length, gets the
respectful defensive shot down the pitch
End of over 23 (5 runs) South Africa 92/1
JM Anderson 7-0-36-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 39* (76b 8x4) G Kirsten 22* (26b 5x4)
23.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, Gibbs defends on the
walk from the front foot
Announcement comes across the ground that we have a full house
23.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, full, leg stump, clipped down to deep
square leg
23.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone, slight away movement takes
it even further away
23.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, full, drives, goes straight through
Giles at cover, looks at his hands to find the hole
23.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, angled well acroos Kirsten who leaves
23.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, angled well acroos Kirsten who leaves
End of over 24 (5 runs) South Africa 97/1
A Flintoff 2-0-10-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 40* (78b 8x4) G Kirsten 26* (30b 6x4)
Kirsten has now gone to 6,502 test runs
Giles back on
24.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, forward, stroked to the bowler
24.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, down the pitch, drives, in the air, just
short of Vaughan at mid off
24.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, fuller, forward, dabs to the off
24.4 Giles to Gibbs, legbye: one run, leg side, sweeps, no contact,
clips the pad towards fine leg
24.5 Giles to Kirsten, three runs, outside off, Harmiston at gully makes
a hash of it, deflects to 3rd man where Flintoff has to chase from
slip
24.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive
End of over 25 (4 runs) South Africa 101/1
AF Giles 3-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 29* (31b 6x4) HH Gibbs 40* (83b 8x4)
100 up in 152 balls, second 50 also in 76 balls
25.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, angled across, comes forward, no shot
offered
25.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, too wide to
tempt
25.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
25.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, well forward, on line, pad bat,
appeals, close, turned down and the 3rd appeal goes RSA way
25.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone
End of over 26 (maiden) South Africa 101/1
A Flintoff 3-1-10-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 40* (83b 8x4) G Kirsten 29* (37b 6x4)
26.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends from the front to the bowler
26.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, just outside off, genly pushed to the off
26.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, turn and bounce to
Stewart
26.4 Giles to Gibbs, one run, on line, well forward, paddle sweeps
gently to long leg
26.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, all defensive push into the covers as
Giles comes over to Kirsten
26.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, defends down the pitch
End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 102/1
AF Giles 4-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 41* (87b 8x4) G Kirsten 29* (39b 6x4)
27.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
27.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, on the back foot, gently runs it into
the gap between point and cover
27.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone
27.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, gets away with a wide, well outside
off
27.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, great ball, just outside off, has to
play, and beats him as he spars away from the body
27.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, too wide this time, left alone
End of over 28 (1 run) South Africa 103/1
A Flintoff 4-1-11-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 42* (89b 8x4) G Kirsten 29* (43b 6x4)
As we get into the last over before lunch
28.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive outside the off, rolls away
towards covers
28.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, silly mid off in, forward, defends on the
bounce to the fielder
28.3 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, far to short, cuts past point as
it races away behind square on the off
28.4 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, full drives, 50 for Gibbs
50 for Gibbs in his 50th Test
28.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, left alone
28.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive to the on side from the back
foot and sets off for lunch
End of over 29 (8 runs) South Africa 111/1
AF Giles 5-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 29* (43b 6x4) HH Gibbs 50* (95b 10x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
We will be back in 40 minutes
Players back in the middle for the 2nd session
Flintoff to continue
29.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, starts outside off, angled across
Kirsten who leaves
29.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
29.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, on line, good length, comes forward,
defends to the bowler
29.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
29.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, fullish, forward driving, can not beat
the cover field this time
29.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 111/1
A Flintoff 5-2-11-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 50* (95b 10x4) G Kirsten 29* (49b 6x4)
Bicknell starts after lunch
30.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, slight movement, starts on the leg
stump, late swing has Gibbs defending on the off
30.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, comes forward,
defends to the off
30.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, one run, leg side, does not swing back, glances
to long leg as they get off Nelson
30.4 Bicknell to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, forward, drives, in the air
past vacant point
30.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone
30.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone as it cuts away off the
pitch
End of over 31 (5 runs) South Africa 116/1
MP Bicknell 7-2-22-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 51* (98b 10x4) G Kirsten 33* (52b 7x4)
31.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, outside off, slight inswing, well left,
Gibbs after leaving goes down the pitch to have a look at where
the ball pitched, taps something down
31.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, all defensive as he comes forward on the
off
31.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, forward, nudges just wide of mid on,
quick easy run
31.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, leg side, Kirsten goes well across the
stumps, no shot, ball clips the pad and goes to the ropes, but no
shot offered
31.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, on line, back of a length, defends to
the on side
31.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, outside off, flays at it, somehow his
feet get stuck, and he nearly falls on his nose, looked terrible
and now has him smiling
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 117/1
A Flintoff 6-2-12-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 52* (101b 10x4) G Kirsten 33* (55b 7x4)
32.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
32.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
32.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on the front foot standing up defends to
the on side
32.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone, cuts back, either a brave
leave or a miss calculation from Gibbs
32.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, too short, pulls from just on the off thru
the on side to deep mid wicket
32.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone, good away shape on the ball,
just started too wide
End of over 33 (4 runs) South Africa 121/1
MP Bicknell 8-2-26-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 33* (55b 7x4) HH Gibbs 56* (107b 11x4)
33.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, left alone, too wide outside off
33.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, wide: no run, too far outside the off
33.2 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, outside off, short of a length, inside
half of the bat, goes into the ground and bounces backwards, not
too far from the off stump
33.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, one run, leg side, back, dabs it down to wide
fine leg
33.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
33.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
33.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, full, clipped off the toes
forward of deep square leg
End of over 34 (6 runs) South Africa 127/1
A Flintoff 7-2-18-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 34* (58b 7x4) HH Gibbs 60* (110b 12x4)
34.1 Bicknell to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, great looking straight drive,
no chance for mid off
34.2 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
34.3 Bicknell to Kirsten, two runs, leg side, forward, runs it off the
legs to wide fine leg, gets the two as fine comes acroos to field
34.4 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, defends to the on
side
34.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
34.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, forward, leg stump, swinging, into the
pad, appeal from Stewart, but this time it is going wide of the
leg stump
End of over 35 (6 runs) South Africa 133/1
MP Bicknell 9-2-32-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 60* (110b 12x4) G Kirsten 40* (64b 8x4)
35.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, on line, angled in, dabs to the on side,
Flintoff quickly across to collect
35.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, leg side, flicks, too wide, Stewart
flies to the leg side, takes well
35.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, defends
35.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, short of a length, crashes
the cut past backward point
35.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
35.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, full, drives, races past extra cover,
hardly hit it, timed to perfection
End of over 36 (8 runs) South Africa 141/1
A Flintoff 8-2-26-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 40* (64b 8x4) HH Gibbs 68* (116b 14x4)
36.1 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
36.2 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it,
beaten, well bowled
36.3 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, fullish, on line, stroked to mid off
36.4 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, once more beaten as he comes forward
pushes at it, line and length with slight away movement
36.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, leaves this time, but it was slightly
wider
36.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, one run, fuller ball, driven just wide of mid
off who gets across and fields
End of over 37 (1 run) South Africa 142/1
MP Bicknell 10-2-33-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 41* (70b 8x4) HH Gibbs 68* (116b 14x4)
Good over from Bicknell
Ashley Giles back into the attack
37.1 Giles to Kirsten, one run, leg side, back, helps it on its way,
gently turned to long leg
37.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, forward, all defensive, pushes to the off
37.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, alomost yorker, kept out, bounces, backspin
nearly has it into the stumps
37.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, pushes defensively to the off
37.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg side, back defensively, beats the bat,
into the pad, no appeal
37.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive down the pitch
End of over 38 (1 run) South Africa 143/1
AF Giles 6-0-19-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 42* (71b 8x4) HH Gibbs 68* (121b 14x4)
38.1 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
38.2 Bicknell to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, back, too wide, cuts well
past backward point
38.3 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
38.4 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone, leaves him off the pitch
38.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, inswinger, starts on the wrong line,
thuds into the pad as he plays around it, too far down the leg
38.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone as it moves the other way
End of over 39 (4 runs) South Africa 147/1
MP Bicknell 11-2-37-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 68* (121b 14x4) G Kirsten 46* (77b 9x4)
39.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, quicker ball, flat, forward, defends to the
on side
39.2 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, down the pitch, drives down the line, inside
bowler and mid off
39.3 Giles to Gibbs, two runs, outside off, forward, opens the face,
runs it past the slip and gully has to chase
39.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted, drawn well forward, defends down
the pitch
39.5 Giles to Gibbs, SIX, down the pitch, this time takes the aerial
route, gets maximum well into the stands
39.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, over the wicket, well forward, defends to
the off
End of over 40 (12 runs) South Africa 159/1
AF Giles 7-0-31-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 46* (77b 9x4) HH Gibbs 80* (127b 15x4 1x6)
Harmison comes on
40.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends down the pitch
40.2 Harmison to Kirsten, three runs, outside off, drives/pushes beats
backward point but Butcher chasing does well
40.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, left alone
40.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, outside off, half forward, gets up on
the toes, slightly away from the body, pushes to the off
40.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, straight bat, defends
to the off
40.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, left alone
End of over 41 (3 runs) South Africa 162/1
SJ Harmison 8-2-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 49* (79b 9x4) HH Gibbs 80* (131b 15x4 1x6)
41.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, forward, all defensive as Giles stays
over the wicket
41.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, all defensive, runs it to the bowler from
the front foot
41.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends, off the bat to
backward point
41.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, then forward, dabs to
the on side
41.5 Giles to Kirsten, one run, drives to the off, gets his 50
41.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive to the off
End of over 42 (1 run) South Africa 163/1
AF Giles 8-0-32-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 50* (84b 9x4) HH Gibbs 80* (132b 15x4 1x6)
4th 50 in a row for Kirsten in this series
42.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short, bouncer, gets up into the
chest, but did well to get the hands out of the way
42.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, bouncer again, this time Kirsten gets
well under it
42.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone full and outside off
42.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, down the leg side,
left alone
42.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, forward, does not play a shot, goes to
the keeper off the chest gaurd, huge appeals from behind the
wicket, good decision from Venkat
42.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short, gets under it
End of over 43 (maiden) South Africa 163/1
SJ Harmison 9-3-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 80* (132b 15x4 1x6) G Kirsten 50* (90b 9x4)
43.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, forward, dabs with the open face to the
off, looks for one, then sends Kirsten back
43.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
43.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, dqabs off the toes to the
on side
43.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
100 partnership on the boards
43.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
43.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, over the wicket, darts it in, slightly
open, dabs to the off
End of over 44 (maiden) South Africa 163/1
AF Giles 9-1-32-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 50* (90b 9x4) HH Gibbs 80* (138b 15x4 1x6)
44.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short, leg side, Kirsten forces the
pull, plays under it
44.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
44.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, outside off, good length, strokes the
drive to the off
44.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short, gets into position to pull,
then leaves alone as it climbs to Stewart on the off
44.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, short, sways out of the way, left
alone
44.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off and drinks
End of over 45 (maiden) South Africa 163/1
SJ Harmison 10-4-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 80* (138b 15x4 1x6) G Kirsten 50* (96b 9x4)
Match State: Drinks
45.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg side, full blooded hook, beaten, thuds
into Stewarts body
45.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends at his feet
45.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, full, flighted, tries to run it past gully
45.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pitches outside leg, dabs
to the off
45.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, way outside leg, not even a thought of
playing at it
45.6 Giles to Gibbs, one run, forward, dabs to the off side, Butcher in,
throws, but Gibbs home
End of over 46 (1 run) South Africa 164/1
AF Giles 10-1-33-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 81* (144b 15x4 1x6) G Kirsten 50* (96b 9x4)
46.1 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, round the wicket, continues the short
pitched tactic, hits Gibbs just under the arm
46.2 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, on line, dabs back down the pitch
46.3 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short of a length, well behind it,
defends to the on side
46.4 Harmison to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, back, perfectly timed little
chop, fine shot, runs away to the backward point rope
46.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, leg side, fuller, dabs off the legs to
short square leg
46.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 47 (4 runs) South Africa 168/1
SJ Harmison 11-4-25-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 50* (96b 9x4) HH Gibbs 85* (150b 16x4 1x6)
Harmison bowling short and Giles darting at the leg stump has
slowed the run rate up slightly
47.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, all defensive down the pitch
47.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, shuffles down the pitch, gets to the
bounce, smothers
47.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, fuller, defends back down the pitch
47.4 Giles to Kirsten, one run, leg side, helps it on its way to fine
leg
47.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, back, leg stump line, dabs to the off
47.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, clips off his toes,
straight at mid wicket, was in the air for a bit, but well short
of the fielder
End of over 48 (1 run) South Africa 169/1
AF Giles 11-1-34-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 51* (100b 9x4) HH Gibbs 85* (152b 16x4 1x6)
48.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, very short, left alone as he goes
under it
48.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, expected another
short ball, has to adjust, dabs back down the pitch, was in slight
trouble
48.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the off
48.4 Harmison to Kirsten, two runs, on the back foot, glances off the
handle, runs away fine but collected on the rope
48.5 Harmison to Kirsten, FOUR, short, and BANG, take that, pulled off
the front of his face, races to deep backward square leg
48.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, pulls again, beaten for pace and
bounce this time
End of over 49 (6 runs) South Africa 175/1
SJ Harmison 12-4-31-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 85* (152b 16x4 1x6) G Kirsten 57* (106b 10x4)
49.1 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, full, drives gently and timed
past cover
49.2 Giles to Gibbs, legbye: one run, leg bye as he misses the sweep at
the ball pitching outside the leg
49.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, tries to work it to the on side, helping
it on its way, beaten
49.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends from that front
foot to the off
49.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, full, leg stump, drives well but equally
well fielded by Vaughan at short mid wicket
49.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, left alone, flatter quicker ball outside
off
End of over 50 (5 runs) South Africa 180/1
AF Giles 12-1-38-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 89* (154b 17x4 1x6) G Kirsten 57* (110b 10x4)
50.1 Harmison to Gibbs, one run, short, outside off, pulls from the
front foot straight at deep backward square leg
50.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
Harmison over the wicket now
50.3 Harmison to Kirsten, one run, full, drives, not timed, somehow gets
the full toss down to deep backward square leg
50.4 Harmison to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, short, outside off, back, slaps
that over the inner off side ring
50.4 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short, leg side, tries the pull, no
contact
50.5 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, yorker length, but way outside off
50.6 Harmison to Gibbs, no run, short outside off, shapes to pull, then
shoulders arms
End of over 51 (7 runs) South Africa 187/1
SJ Harmison 13-4-38-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 58* (112b 10x4) HH Gibbs 94* (159b 18x4 1x6)
51.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, over the wicket, pitches leg stump, going
away even further, kicked away
51.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted up, well forward, defends to the
off
51.3 Giles to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, slightly short, back and cuts
forward of square
51.4 Giles to Kirsten, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over mid on, bounces
over the rope
51.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back to cut, turn and bounce
cause the mis que
51.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward, pitches on line, turns into
the pad, no appeal
End of over 52 (8 runs) South Africa 195/1
AF Giles 13-1-46-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 94* (159b 18x4 1x6) G Kirsten 66* (118b 12x4)
Anderson to replace a good spel from Harmison
Vaughan also warming up, so we might see him on soon
52.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, punches straight at
Thorpe at extra cover
52.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, well outside off, left alone, still
getting some away swing
52.3 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, too short, slaps the cut
forward of point
52.4 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
52.5 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, better line as
it goes away from the right hander
52.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone
End of over 53 (4 runs) South Africa 199/1
JM Anderson 8-0-40-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 66* (118b 12x4) HH Gibbs 98* (165b 19x4 1x6)
Vaughan comes on
53.1 Vaughan to Kirsten, one run, outside off, drives late, runs to deep
cover for the 200 to come up
last hundred up in 171 balls
53.2 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, forward, dabs to the on side, NO NO from
Kirsten
53.3 Vaughan to Gibbs, FOUR, down the pitch, lofts it over mid wicket
for his 10th Test hundred
53.4 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, dabs from the from foot to the on side
53.5 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, defends back down the pitch
53.6 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, shorter, back, dabs to the on side
End of over 54 (5 runs) South Africa 204/1
MP Vaughan 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 67* (119b 12x4) HH Gibbs 102* (170b 20x4 1x6)
54.1 Anderson to Kirsten, legbye: one run, leg side, off the pads to the
leg side, Stewart round to collect
54.2 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, glorious cover drive, shot of the day,
driven past extra cover
54.3 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, cuts from the back foot,
races to the rope beating the cover sweeper
54.4 Anderson to Gibbs, two runs, outside off, short, pulls, top edge,
high towards mid wicket, Bicknell running back gets fingers to it,
can not hold it
54.5 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, full, drives, in the air,
straight through Butchers hands
Kirsten down the pitch to have a chat to Gibbs, Calm down Gibbsy as
he gives him a good lecture
54.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 55 (15 runs) South Africa 219/1
JM Anderson 9-0-54-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 67* (120b 12x4) HH Gibbs 116* (175b 23x4 1x6)
55.1 Vaughan to Kirsten, one run, flighted, forward, stroked to the
cover sweeper, walks through fopr the run
55.2 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot to a fullish ball, dabs
to the on side, lecture seems to have worked
55.3 Vaughan to Gibbs, one run, leg side, glances down towards long leg
55.4 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, inside edge as it turns
slightly, into the pad
55.5 Vaughan to Kirsten, one run, well forward, thick outside edge, runs
away to a deep gully area
55.6 Vaughan to Gibbs, one run, well forward, paddle sweeps to long leg
End of over 56 (4 runs) South Africa 223/1
MP Vaughan 2-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 118* (178b 23x4 1x6) G Kirsten 69* (123b 12x4)
56.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, punched back down the
pitch
56.2 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, outside off, still getting the away
swing, stroked from the front foot to the cover sweeper
56.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, full, almost a yorker, only just
managess to keep it out, inside edge into the pad
56.4 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
56.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
56.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, defends to the off
End of over 57 (1 run) South Africa 224/1
JM Anderson 10-0-55-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 119* (180b 23x4 1x6) G Kirsten 69* (127b 12x4)
57.1 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, on line, short of a length, dabs to the
on side from the back foot
57.2 Vaughan to Gibbs, two runs, well forward, sweeps fine, easy two as
;long leg races around
57.3 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushes back at Vaughan
57.4 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, flighted, slow turn, back, defends to the
on side
57.5 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, leg side line, half forward, worked
nicely to mid wicket
57.6 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
End of over 58 (2 runs) South Africa 226/1
MP Vaughan 3-0-11-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 69* (127b 12x4) HH Gibbs 121* (186b 23x4 1x6)
Partnership now 163
58.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, Kirsten has to get
the bat well against the pad as he defends to the off
58.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, swinging into the legs, cramping him
up, defends to the on side
58.3 Anderson to Kirsten, one run, outside off, back, late cuts in the
air but safely to 3rd man
58.4 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
58.5 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
58.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, outside off, on the drive, straight at
extra cover
End of over 59 (1 run) South Africa 227/1
JM Anderson 11-0-56-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 70* (130b 12x4) HH Gibbs 121* (189b 23x4 1x6)
59.1 Vaughan to Kirsten, one run, forward, stroked just forward of
square on the off, sweeper in to clean up
59.2 Vaughan to Gibbs, one run, well forward, paddle sweep from outside
off, out the middle of the bat, runs away straight at long leg
59.3 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to the on side
59.4 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run, well forward, no shot offered, into the
pads, huge appeals, Hawk Eye shows what an excellent decision that
was from Taufel
59.5 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run
59.6 Vaughan to Kirsten, (noball) no run
59.6 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run
End of over 60 (3 runs) South Africa 230/1
MP Vaughan 4-0-14-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 122* (190b 23x4 1x6) G Kirsten 71* (136b 12x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Players all back in the middle for the final session of the day
Bicknell to start after tea, bowling to one slip
60.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, outside off, gets back and across, and
almost has to wait for the ball on a slow pitch
60.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward outside off, defends by
dropping the bat on it
60.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, slight away
movement through the air
60.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, outside off, ball shaping away, Gibbs
leaves, clips the pad, appeal, but no chance this time
60.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, short, back to pull, pulls too early,
toes it to the off, bounces away to Stewart
60.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, FOUR, full toss, leg stump, flicks that away to
deep mid wicket
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 234/1
MP Bicknell 12-2-41-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 71* (136b 12x4) HH Gibbs 126* (196b 24x4 1x6)
61.1 Vaughan to Kirsten, one run, outside off, back, makes some room and
dabs to cover, Flintoff slightly deep
61.2 Vaughan to Gibbs, FOUR, short, back, waits, picks his spot, and
pulls forward of square on the on side
61.3 Vaughan to Gibbs, FOUR, same ball, same result
61.4 Vaughan to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, fuller, turned to
Flintoff at square leg
61.5 Vaughan to Gibbs, one run, well forward, paddle sweeps from length
to long leg
61.6 Vaughan to Kirsten, no run, well forward, gets over it, defends
down he pitch
End of over 62 (10 runs) South Africa 244/1
MP Vaughan 5-0-24-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 135* (200b 26x4 1x6) G Kirsten 72* (138b 12x4)
62.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone, swings away started wrong
line
62.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
62.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
62.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, three runs, short, back, pulls, not timed, gets
too much over it, fine leg round to cut it off
62.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, well forward, all defensive
62.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, too full, clipped away to the
mid wicket boundary
End of over 63 (7 runs) South Africa 251/1
MP Bicknell 13-2-48-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 138* (204b 26x4 1x6) G Kirsten 76* (140b 13x4)
Mark Butcher now given the ball
63.1 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, slight away swing, on length, defends to
the bowler
63.2 Butcher to Gibbs, one run, outside off, back to cut, not timed,
gets it running down to the deep cover point
63.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, just outside off, on length, comes
forward, nudging to the off
63.4 Butcher to Kirsten, one run, leg side, short of a length, worked
gently to the deep backward square leg
63.5 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, all defensive from length and line
63.6 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, very wide of the off, shapes to cut,
leaves, and stares at the ump for not calling it
End of over 64 (2 runs) South Africa 253/1
MA Butcher 1-0-2-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 77* (142b 13x4) HH Gibbs 139* (208b 26x4 1x6)
Andrew Flintoff into the attack for his second spel
64.1 Flintoff to Kirsten, one run, leg side, gets back and inside it,
played well getting over it and running it to fine leg
64.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, outside off, pushes forward, quick run
to Butcher who is wide on the return
64.3 Flintoff to Kirsten, two runs, full, drives, this time Vaughan
missfields, has to chase
64.4 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, full again, drives inside Vaughan at mid
off, no need to run
deep square leg posted, back to the short ball ?
64.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, short, back to pull, pulls late to mid
wicket who fires in at Gibbs end and misses, would have been close
64.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run, forward, leaves alone outside off
End of over 65 (8 runs) South Africa 261/1
A Flintoff 9-2-34-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 140* (209b 26x4 1x6) G Kirsten 84* (147b 14x4)
65.1 Butcher to Gibbs, FOUR, magnificent !!!; cover drive of the day,
only just ahead of the sweeper who had no chance as the 200
partnership comes up
65.2 Butcher to Gibbs, one run, short, cuts firmly this time, Giles on
the sweeper rope does well with two hands
65.3 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, full, outside off, drives and again a
good bit of fielding in the covers
65.4 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, all defensive, pushes back down the
pitch
65.5 Butcher to Kirsten, no run, fullish, leg stump, clipped straight at
mid wicket
65.6 Butcher to Kirsten, two runs, drives straight at mid off, Harmison
goes down and lets it go straight through his legs, has to chase
to the ropes
End of over 66 (7 runs) South Africa 268/1
MA Butcher 2-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 145* (211b 27x4 1x6) G Kirsten 86* (151b 14x4)
66.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, pushes a drive at it, edges,
only one slip in place, races away for 4
slip goes a bit wider now
no Flintoff moves him back
66.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
66.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, just standing up in
the crease, defends to the off
66.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, forward, nudges past point to the cover
sweeper and acknowledges his 150
66.5 Flintoff to Kirsten, no run
66.6 Flintoff to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, steps inside it, helps it
along very fine, Harmison a bit slow and it goes all the way
End of over 67 (9 runs) South Africa 277/1
A Flintoff 10-2-43-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 150* (215b 28x4 1x6) G Kirsten 90* (153b 15x4)
67.1 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, fullish ball, drives firmly to mid off
67.2 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, well forward, inside edge?, into the pad,
appeal, but leg side
67.3 Butcher to Gibbs, FOUR, and again, great cover drive, extra cover
had no chance to move
67.4 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, left alone, well taken by Stewart
standing up
67.5 Butcher to Gibbs, wide: no run, way outside off, and a great take
by Stewart who could have left it for the slip Trescothick
67.5 Butcher to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
67.6 Butcher to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, flicked off his toes to long leg
End of over 68 (9 runs) South Africa 286/1
MA Butcher 3-0-18-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 90* (153b 15x4) HH Gibbs 158* (221b 30x4 1x6)
Ashley Giles back on
68.1 Giles to Kirsten, bye: three runs, leg side, beats the bat, pad and
keeper
68.2 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, defends from the leg side
line back down the pitch
68.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends from the front foot
68.4 Giles to Gibbs, one run, full, drives firmly past extra cover but
cover at wide long off
68.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, outside off, short, back, cuts falling
away, beaten
68.6 Giles to Kirsten, OUT: down on one knee, sweeping, beats the bat,
into the pad, too full to sweep, hits the front foot right in
front
South Africa 290/2, Partnership of 227
G Kirsten lbw b Giles 90 (156b 15x4 0x6)
End of over 69 (4 runs) South Africa 290/2
AF Giles 14-1-47-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 159* (224b 30x4 1x6)
Kallis comes to the crease
Flintoff changes ends at the expence of Butcher
69.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
69.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, outside off, full, drives, beaten, huge
appeal from behind the wicket
69.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone
69.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, decides to cut at this one,
races forward of point
69.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, got his four this over and leaves
outside off
69.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, good ball, just outside off, defends to
the off
End of over 70 (4 runs) South Africa 294/2
A Flintoff 11-2-47-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 163* (230b 31x4 1x6)
70.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, Stewart has the
bails off, but Kallis firmly planted
70.2 Giles to Kallis, no run, defends to the off from line and length
70.3 Giles to Kallis, one run, outside off, prods forward, nudging into
the gap at cover
70.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, over the wicket, defends to
the off
70.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, defends from the leg stump to the off
70.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive
End of over 71 (1 run) South Africa 295/2
AF Giles 15-1-48-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 1* (3b) HH Gibbs 163* (233b 31x4 1x6)
71.1 Flintoff to Kallis, FOUR, full, forward, pushes to the on side,
rockets off the bat wide of mid on
71.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
71.3 Flintoff to Kallis, one run
71.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run
71.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, lazy looking shot,
played away from the body, rolls away to the off
71.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, slower ball, drives to the cover point
sweeper
End of over 72 (6 runs) South Africa 301/2
A Flintoff 12-2-53-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 164* (236b 31x4 1x6) JH Kallis 6* (6b 1x4)
The last hundred the fastest yet, off 11 balls
72.1 Giles to Gibbs, no run, all defensive
72.2 Giles to Gibbs, FOUR, leg stump, flighted, slog sweeps over mid
wicket
72.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, on line, defends to the off
72.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg side, back, pushes at it, beats the
bat, bounces out of Stewarts gloves
72.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, leg side, sweeps, misses, off Stewarts body
to the leg gully
72.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run
End of over 73 (4 runs) South Africa 305/2
AF Giles 16-1-52-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 6* (6b 1x4) HH Gibbs 168* (242b 32x4 1x6)
73.1 Flintoff to Kallis, FOUR, full, outside off, drives past the cover
73.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, left alone, not tempted to go after it
73.3 Flintoff to Kallis, one run, leg side, back, dabs towards the
vacant mid wicket
73.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, round the wicket, half back, leg stump
line, gets a little bit knotte3d up, gets bat to it, pops up on
the on side
73.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, short, pulls, beats a diving
Butcher at deep backward square leg
73.6 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, short, outside off, pulls again, no
contact and drinks
End of over 74 (9 runs) South Africa 314/2
A Flintoff 13-2-62-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 11* (9b 2x4) HH Gibbs 172* (245b 33x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
74.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, left alone, round the wicket, slight turn
74.2 Giles to Kallis, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over the cover ring
74.3 Giles to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, back, forces, edges to slip,
Thorpe does not get a finger to it
should have been a chance
74.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, forward, well over it, defends to the off
74.5 Giles to Kallis, SIX, outside off, shuffles down, lofted for maxium
high into the crowd
74.6 Giles to Kallis, no run, fulish, driven straight at short cover
End of over 75 (14 runs) South Africa 328/2
AF Giles 17-1-66-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 172* (245b 33x4 1x6) JH Kallis 25* (15b 4x4 1x6)
75.1 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, leg side, fairly wide, has a one handed
waft at it, no contact, the shot of a tired batsman ?
75.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, wide: no run, leg side wide
75.2 Flintoff to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
75.3 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, short, back, pulls behind square
on the on side
75.4 Flintoff to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, shortsih, gets up hip high,
short arm jabs past a diving square leg on the rope
75.5 Flintoff to Gibbs, one run, pulls again, straight at deep backward
square leg
75.6 Flintoff to Kallis, one run, forward, dabs to the on side, easy
walked over
End of over 76 (11 runs) South Africa 339/2
A Flintoff 14-2-73-0 (2w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 26* (16b 4x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 181* (250b 35x4 1x6)
76.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, flat and outside off, turn is there, left
alone
76.2 Giles to Kallis, one run, outside off, slow turn, almost has to
wait as he cuts forward of square to the sweeper patroling the
rope
76.3 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, all defensive
76.4 Giles to Gibbs, no run, flighted, fullish, forward, dabs opening
the fasce to the off
76.5 Giles to Gibbs, no run, darted in at the feet, slight drift, dug
out
76.6 Giles to Gibbs, one run, full toss, drives to the on side, mid on
fairly deep, easy run
End of over 77 (2 runs) South Africa 341/2
AF Giles 18-1-68-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 182* (254b 35x4 1x6) JH Kallis 27* (18b 4x4 1x6)
Anderson back with 3 overs left before the new ball is due
77.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, still
manufacturing some swing
77.2 Anderson to Gibbs, wide: no run, outside off
77.2 Anderson to Gibbs, one run, fuller and straighter, comes forward,
plays down the line, late call with mid off pretty deep
77.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full toss, well outside off, Kallis
leaves and then shakes his head
77.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, trying to work to the
on side, squared up, ball ends up at his feet
77.5 Anderson to Kallis, one run, well forward, angled in, opens the
stance and nudges towards mid wicket
77.6 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone, very wide of the off
End of over 78 (3 runs) South Africa 344/2
JM Anderson 12-0-59-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 28* (21b 4x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 183* (257b 35x4 1x6)
78.1 Giles to Kallis, one run, outside leg, back, waits and glances down
to long leg
78.2 Giles to Gibbs, OUT: flighted, Gibbs loses it, a massive slog
sweep, beats the bat, bowled
South Africa 345/3, Partnership of 55
HH Gibbs b Giles 183 (258b 35x4 1x6)
JH Kallis 29* (22b 4x4 1x6) AF Giles 18.2-1-69-2
If ever he had a rush of blood that was it, but tempted into the
shot by a well flighted ball turning back out of the rought
Neil McKenzie to the crease
78.3 Giles to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, full, yorker length, gets bat
to it, squirts off the bottom of the bat well past the slip
78.4 Giles to McKenzie, no run, left alone, just short, turns away
giving him time to leave
78.5 Giles to McKenzie, no run, slower ball, flighted, outside off, left
alone
78.6 Giles to McKenzie, no run, quicker ball, on line, forward, defends
infront of the front foot, back to the bowler
End of over 79 (5 runs) South Africa 349/3
AF Giles 19-1-73-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 29* (22b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 4* (4b 1x4)
79.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full, on line, drives straight down the
pitch, bowler gets down and gets a hand to it
79.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
79.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, left alone
79.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, full, firmly driven
straight to Giles in the covers
79.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, comes forward, squared up, back foot
coming thru as he dabs to the off
79.6 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, pushes to covers,
Giles in like a flash to field
End of over 80 (maiden) South Africa 349/3
JM Anderson 13-1-59-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 4* (4b 1x4) JH Kallis 29* (28b 4x4 1x6)
80.1 Giles to McKenzie, no run, just on off, comes well forward, defends
to the off
80.2 Giles to McKenzie, no run, angled in, straightens, left alone
80.3 Giles to McKenzie, no run, well forward, tucks the bat behind the
pad, leaves as it turns away
80.4 Giles to McKenzie, one run, leg side, shuffles down, dabs past
short leg for the 350
80.5 Giles to Kallis, one run, leg side, back, plays late and with a lot
of wrist, turned forward of leg gully
80.6 Giles to McKenzie, no run, forward, dabs away to the off
End of over 81 (2 runs) South Africa 351/3
AF Giles 20-1-75-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 30* (29b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 5* (9b 1x4)
New ball still not taken
81.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
81.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, well forward, all defensive, runs away
behind square on the off
81.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
punches into the ground and on the bounce to backward point
81.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full, just on line, drives, open face,
ends up at gully
81.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, defends from line to
the off
81.6 Anderson to Kallis, bye: FOUR, leg side, very wide, Kallis spins on
it, looked like he got something on it, Stewart has no chance,
byes given
End of over 82 (4 runs, maiden) South Africa 355/3
JM Anderson 14-2-59-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 5* (9b 1x4) JH Kallis 30* (35b 4x4 1x6)
82.1 Giles to McKenzie, no run, forward, defends on the off
82.2 Giles to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off, pitching just
outside off and turning away
82.3 Giles to McKenzie, no run, forward, firmly stroked from length,
into Butchers foot at silly mid off
82.4 Giles to McKenzie, no run, leg side, bails are off in a flash,
Giles applauds his keeper
82.5 Giles to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
82.6 Giles to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 83 (maiden) South Africa 355/3
AF Giles 21-2-75-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 30* (35b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 5* (15b 1x4)
New ball now taken
* New ball taken after 83 overs
83.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, in swinging start, forward, defends to
the off
83.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full, just on the off, strokes the
drive straight at mid off
83.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, angled in, forward on the drive, stops
the shot, gets it running to mid on
83.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
83.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, just outside off, short of the length,
back, defends down the pitch
83.6 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, too wide and gets the away
swing going, left alone
End of over 84 (maiden) South Africa 355/3
JM Anderson 15-3-59-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 5* (15b 1x4) JH Kallis 30* (41b 4x4 1x6)
Harmison gets to share the new ball
84.1 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, easy warm up ball, on line and
length, well forward, big stride in, defends to the off
84.2 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, outside off, left alone, gets the
hands high and well out of line
84.3 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
84.4 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, full, angled in, looks to be going
down the leg side, appeal turned down
84.5 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, short, gets under it
84.6 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, full, on line, defends
End of over 85 (maiden) South Africa 355/3
SJ Harmison 14-5-38-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 30* (41b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 5* (21b 1x4)
85.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
85.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, slight away
swing
85.3 Anderson to Kallis, legbye: one run
85.4 Anderson to McKenzie, one run
85.5 Anderson to Kallis, one run
85.6 Anderson to McKenzie, no run
End of over 86 (3 runs) South Africa 358/3
JM Anderson 16-3-61-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 31* (45b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 6* (23b 1x4)
86.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on line, shortish, gets up, back and
across defends to the off
86.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on line, gets back and defends to the
on side of the pitch
86.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, fuller ball, just on off, all defensive
in the dying stages of the days play
86.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on line, short of a length, on the back
foot, defends
86.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, with the new
ball going through to Stewart
86.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, flicks at it from the front
foot, Stewart takes going across
End of over 87 (maiden) South Africa 358/3
SJ Harmison 15-6-38-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 6* (23b 1x4) JH Kallis 31* (51b 4x4 1x6)
87.1 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
87.2 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, big stride in and across, keeps the
bat high, left alone
87.3 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, outside off, nearly had a nibble at
it, pulls the bat inside at the last milli second
87.4 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, full, angled at the leg, nearly gets
a leading edge as he tries to work it to the leg side
87.5 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, shorter ball, outside off, back,
pulls, plays over the ball
87.6 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 88 (maiden) South Africa 358/3
JM Anderson 17-4-61-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 31* (51b 4x4 1x6) ND McKenzie 6* (29b 1x4)
Harmiston is about to deliver when Kallis backs out as a spectator
gets up below the site screen to leave
88.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, back of a length, angled in, left on
line and length
88.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact
88.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, outside off, too wide and too short,
left alone
88.4 Harmison to Kallis, one run, leg side, short, back and over it,
worked down to wide fine leg
88.5 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, wide outside off, left alone
88.6 Harmison to McKenzie, three runs, full, leg stump, clipped off the
toes, short leg gets fingers to it, takes the pace off, deep
square leg has a lot of ground to cover
End of over 89 (4 runs) South Africa 362/3
SJ Harmison 16-6-42-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 9* (31b 1x4) JH Kallis 32* (55b 4x4 1x6)
We enter the last over of the day
89.1 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
89.2 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, shorter ball, at the body, taken off
the chest to backward square leg
89.3 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, full, outside off, gets across but is
beaten by the swing and the pace, late on the shot
89.4 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, full at the toes, gets open as he
strokes to mid on
89.5 Anderson to McKenzie, OUT: angled in, gets half forward, slight
edge to Stewart moving to his right
South Africa 362/4, Partnership of 17
ND McKenzie c Stewart b Anderson 9 (36b 1x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 32* (55b 4x4 1x6) JM Anderson 17.5-4-61-1 (1w)
Some success for England after toiling hard all day, disappointment
for McKenzie trying to see the day to its end
With one ball to go stumps is called
We will be back with you at the start tomorrow 09:45 GMT
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Welcome from Wisden-Cricinfo to the Oval for day two of the 5th and
last Test between England and South Africa
South Africa will continue to bat on 362/4 with Jacques Kallis and
Jacques Rudolph at the crease
James Anderson will finish off the 90th over for England with one
ball remaining after dismissing Neil McKenzie last night
No real change expected in the pitch and the weather is much the
same as on day one.
Play expected to start in 15 minutes
Players down the stairs and ready for another entertaining days
cricket
Rudolph to take strike to complete yesterdays over from Anderson
89.6 Anderson to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 90 (maiden) South Africa 362/4
JM Anderson 18-5-61-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 32* (55b 4x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 0* (1b)
90.1 Bicknell to Kallis, three runs, leg stump line, clipped off the
toes to deep square leg
90.2 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, very wide, looks back and sees Venkat
not giving the wide outside off
90.3 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, full, looks to drive,
stops the shot
90.4 Bicknell to Rudolph, OUT: comes forward, plays well across the
line, pitches in line, holds its line and PLUMB
South Africa 365/5, Partnership of 3
JA Rudolph lbw b Bicknell 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 35* (56b 4x4 1x6) MP Bicknell 13.4-2-51-1
Good early breakthrough for England
90.5 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward, all defensive, ball
comes in off the pitch, but well forward covering any movement
90.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, on line and length, gets behind it on
the front foot, defends to the off
End of over 91 (3 runs) South Africa 365/5
MP Bicknell 14-2-51-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 35* (56b 4x4 1x6) MV Boucher 0* (2b)
91.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, fullish ball, angled into the feet,
forward, gently stroked down the line to mid on
91.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full toss, angled at the legs, drives,
not timed, runs away to mid on
91.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on line and length, well forward and
all defensive
91.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, then comes forward to
one just on the off, good length, dabs away to backward point
91.5 Anderson to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, whipped off the legs from the
front foot forward and past a diving square leg
91.6 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on line, comes forward and gently
pushes down the pitch
End of over 92 (4 runs) South Africa 369/5
JM Anderson 19-5-65-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 0* (2b) JH Kallis 39* (62b 5x4 1x6)
92.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, on line and length, Boucher always on
the front foot early, strokes to mid on
92.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, pulls the bat away to
leave, but a bit slow, blades it on the bounce to Stewart
92.3 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward outside off, pushes the
defensive prod to the cover area
92.4 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward, ball cuts back off the
pitch, into the pad, appeal, but well out of the crease and
outside the line of the off
92.5 Bicknell to Boucher, two runs, outside off, pushes forward, opens
the face, runs it past gully where Butcher does get some fingers
to it
92.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, full, forward, drives to Vaughan in
the covers
End of over 93 (2 runs) South Africa 371/5
MP Bicknell 15-2-53-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 39* (62b 5x4 1x6) MV Boucher 2* (8b)
93.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, almost a yorker, dug out to mid on
93.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, bit wide outside off, left alone
93.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, full, starts on the leg stump, some
away swing, but well covered by Kallis coming forward and stroking
towards mid on
93.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, leg stump line again, worked from the
front foot towards the mid wicket
93.5 Anderson to Kallis, three runs, outside the off, just short, back
and punches past backward point from where Butcher chases, dives
and pulls it back
93.6 Anderson to Boucher, one run, on the legs, half forward, nudges
neatly into the gap at mid wicket
End of over 94 (4 runs) South Africa 375/5
JM Anderson 20-5-69-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 3* (9b) JH Kallis 42* (67b 5x4 1x6)
94.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, comes forward, almost attacking the
ball, firmly defended to the off
94.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, left alone and goes away even more off
the pitch
94.3 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, full length, on the off, lunges well
forward again, stroked to mid off
94.4 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, left alone too wide outside off
94.5 Bicknell to Boucher, FOUR, outside off, lunges forward again, thick
edge this time, flies past the vacant third slip area
94.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, forward, genuine edge this time, just
short of a diving Flintoff at second slip
End of over 95 (4 runs) South Africa 379/5
MP Bicknell 16-2-57-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 42* (67b 5x4 1x6) MV Boucher 7* (15b 1x4)
95.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, angled bat but Gully
diving across gets a solid hand to it
95.2 Anderson to Kallis, FOUR, full, on the legs, forward and well
played on drive races past mid on
95.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, some bounce from short of a length, but
well played, gets across and over it by going up on the toes,
rolls away to the off
95.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, short, angled at the body, back and
under control turned to backward square leg
95.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, leg side, squared up a bit, taken just
above the knee on the leading leg, that hurt, as he limps away
95.6 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, shortish, back, defends to
the off
End of over 96 (4 runs) South Africa 383/5
JM Anderson 21-5-73-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 7* (15b 1x4) JH Kallis 46* (73b 6x4 1x6)
96.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outswinger, Boucher again well forward
and well across, defends down the on side of the pitch
96.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, on line, late swing, well forward,
covers any movement, defends to the on side
96.3 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, good over this, on line and length,
some away movement, but Boucher equal to it, defends down the
pitch
96.4 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, late swing again, as he is well
forward, looking to play straight, nearly a leading edge rolling
to the off
96.5 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, short, cuts firmly and
well but straight at Butcher at backward point
96.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, all defensive from line and length,
good well bowled maiden
End of over 97 (maiden) South Africa 383/5
MP Bicknell 17-3-57-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 46* (73b 6x4 1x6) MV Boucher 7* (21b 1x4)
Harmison takes over from Anderson
97.1 Harmison to Kallis, one run, leg side, short, pulls, rolling the
bat over the ball, long leg cleans up
Smith with helmet brought into a leg gully
97.2 Harmison to Boucher, no run, defends to the off
97.3 Harmison to Boucher, no run, outside off, full, left alone
97.4 Harmison to Boucher, no run, outside off, gets back and across
leaving
97.5 Harmison to Boucher, no run, outside off, gets back and across
leaving
97.6 Harmison to Boucher, one run, short, back pulls, ball hurries into
him, ends up slicing into the ground to the gap at mid wicket
End of over 98 (2 runs) South Africa 385/5
SJ Harmison 17-6-44-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 8* (26b 1x4) JH Kallis 47* (74b 6x4 1x6)
98.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward, gets inside it and
angled to mid wicket, all defensive
98.2 Bicknell to Boucher, OUT: outside off, pushes forward, appeals, and
out, Boucher not happy but Venkat is
South Africa 385/6, Partnership of 20
MV Boucher c Stewart b Bicknell 8 (28b 1x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 47* (74b 6x4 1x6) MP Bicknell 17.2-3-57-2
New father Shaun Pollock to the crease
98.3 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, outside off, half forward, tentative,
and away from the body, squirts to the on side
98.4 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, half forward, gets the bat closer to
the pad, defends to the off
98.5 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, forward, gently stroked down the line
to the off
98.6 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, on the back foot, almost stuck in the
crease, thick edge to 3rd man
End of over 99 (4 runs) South Africa 389/6
MP Bicknell 18-3-61-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 47* (74b 6x4 1x6) SM Pollock 4* (4b 1x4)
99.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, not played at
99.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
99.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, quicker ball, gets up outside off, well
played although hurried, dabs to the off
99.4 Harmison to Kallis, two runs, leg stump line, forward, clipped
gently to deep mid wicket, Smith chasing from deep square leg cuts
it off
99.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, bouncer, leans out of the way
99.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, short ball, Kallis leans back, leans
some more and then back on the haunches as that short one follows
him
End of over 100 (2 runs) South Africa 391/6
SJ Harmison 18-6-46-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 4* (4b 1x4) JH Kallis 49* (80b 6x4 1x6)
100.1 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, outside the off, forward, pushes at
it, well beaten
100.2 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, and again, Pollock all at sea at the
moment as he pushes at it and is beaten by the away movement
extra slip brought in
3 slips and gully
100.3 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, gets half forward, defends with the
outside half of the bat to the off
100.4 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, angled in, back, edges, into the flap
of the pad, pulls it out, touches it to ground and flicks to the
bowler
100.5 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, gets it right this time,
good well timed drive past cover
100.6 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, slashes hard on the cut,
top edges flies over the slips
End of over 101 (8 runs) South Africa 399/6
MP Bicknell 19-3-69-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 49* (80b 6x4 1x6) SM Pollock 12* (10b 3x4)
101.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, short ball, back, drops the hands low,
and watches it go outside the chest
101.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone, started outside off, came
back this time, but well wide
101.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone, similar ball, shortish,
outside off, cutting back, but easy to leave
101.4 Harmison to Kallis, one run, short, gets up, dabs from the back
foot to the on side for his 50
And the 400 is up
101.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, way outside off, left alone
101.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 102 (1 run) South Africa 400/6
SJ Harmison 19-6-47-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 50* (84b 6x4 1x6) SM Pollock 12* (12b 3x4)
102.1 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, on line and length, defends to the on
side from the crease
102.2 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, fullish, away swing, drives sraight at
cover
102.3 Bicknell to Kallis, one run, worked from the front foot towards
long leg
102.4 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
102.5 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, dabs away from the front foot to the
off
102.6 Bicknell to Pollock, one run, fullish, strokes the drive into the
covers, extra cover round to keep it to one
End of over 103 (2 runs) South Africa 402/6
MP Bicknell 20-3-71-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 13* (15b 3x4) JH Kallis 51* (87b 6x4 1x6)
103.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, fullish, hurries the front foot shot,
defends to the off
103.2 Harmison to Pollock, one run, short, at the ribs, back, dabs it
away, in the air all the way past the square leg umpire but square
leg is on the rope
103.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
103.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone, straight thru to Steward
103.5 Harmison to Kallis, one run, leg side, back, turned off the pads to
deep squareleg
103.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone, too far outside off and
drinks
End of over 104 (2 runs) South Africa 404/6
SJ Harmison 20-6-49-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 52* (90b 6x4 1x6) SM Pollock 14* (18b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Anderson back on for Bicknel
104.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, outside off, shortish, back and guiding
to 3rd man ends up on the bounce at gully
104.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, very wide outside off
104.3 Anderson to Kallis, no run, just outside off, shortish, back,
defends to the point area
104.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
104.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, just on the off, forward, defends down
the pitch
104.6 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, almost standing up in
the crease, punches back at the bowler
End of over 105 (maiden) South Africa 404/6
JM Anderson 22-6-73-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 14* (18b 3x4) JH Kallis 52* (96b 6x4 1x6)
105.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off, a bit close as
it cuts back off the seam
105.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run, half forward, very late coming down on
the shot, gets off the face and bounces behind the stumps
105.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone
105.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run
105.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone
105.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, shuffles forward, just outside off,
out the solid part of the bat, defensively to the off
End of over 106 (maiden) South Africa 404/6
SJ Harmison 21-7-49-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 52* (96b 6x4 1x6) SM Pollock 14* (24b 3x4)
106.1 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
106.2 Anderson to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, punches from just
outside off to the cover area
106.3 Anderson to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, short, back and punches that
forward of backward point
106.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, short, but straighter, pushes from the
back foot to the offf
106.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, fuller ball, driven firmly but straight
at mid off
106.6 Anderson to Kallis, three runs, short, leg stump line, on the back
foot, forcing and working to deep mid wicket
End of over 107 (7 runs) South Africa 411/6
JM Anderson 23-6-80-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 59* (102b 7x4 1x6) SM Pollock 14* (24b 3x4)
107.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, back onto his toes, dabs to the off
107.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, short, outside off, nearly tempted,
aborts the shot at the last instant
107.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, fairly wide and no attempt to
play at it
107.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, fuller ball, just outside off, pushes
into the off side field
107.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, gets inside it and leaves
107.6 Harmison to Kallis, one run, round the wicket, at the legs, worked
down to deep backward square leg
End of over 108 (1 run) South Africa 412/6
SJ Harmison 22-7-50-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 60* (108b 7x4 1x6) SM Pollock 14* (24b 3x4)
Spin comes into the attack in the form of Ashley Giles
108.1 Giles to Kallis, one run, outside the leg stump, back, worked well
down to deep backward square leg
108.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, flighted, outside off, firmly driven
straight at Vaughan at short cover
108.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, flighted in, on the spot, forward,
stroked to the bowler
108.4 Giles to Pollock, one run, full, leg stump line, flicked with the
wrists to deep backward square leg
108.5 Giles to Kallis, no run, leg side, pushes the pad at it
108.6 Giles to Kallis, no run, straighter ball, forward, turned to short
leg
End of over 109 (2 runs) South Africa 414/6
AF Giles 22-2-77-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 15* (27b 3x4) JH Kallis 61* (111b 7x4 1x6)
109.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, round the wicket with a short leg in
place, left alone outside off
109.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone angled from round the
wicket across the right hander
109.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, short, back, plays to ground, Smith
unde4r the helmet dives to his right to gather
109.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone, shortish, gets up, flies
past the chest as he leaves
109.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
long leg, deep square leg and short leg waiting
109.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, fuller, driven straight
at short cover
End of over 110 (maiden) South Africa 414/6
SJ Harmison 23-8-50-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 61* (111b 7x4 1x6) SM Pollock 15* (33b 3x4)
110.1 Giles to Kallis, FOUR, outside leg. gets inside it, and sweeps that
off the face of the bat to fine fine leg, firmly hit
110.2 Giles to Kallis, no run, fuller and straighter, Smith at short leg
fields
110.3 Giles to Kallis, one run, leg stump line, sweeps on length to deep
backward square leg
110.4 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes the drive to cover
110.5 Giles to Pollock, no run, fuller, round the wicket, dabs to the on
side, quick reaction from Smith, gets the hand on it
110.6 Giles to Pollock, no run, flighted, forward, pushes to mid wicket
from that front foot
End of over 111 (5 runs) South Africa 419/6
AF Giles 23-2-82-2 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 66* (114b 8x4 1x6) SM Pollock 15* (36b 3x4)
Flintoff makes his first appearance for the day
111.1 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, just outside off, forward, controled
stroke to the off
111.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, well forward, solid defence,
technically very correct
111.3 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, and again, line and length, gets the
respectful defence
111.4 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, left alone
111.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
111.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, tidy over
End of over 112 (maiden) South Africa 419/6
A Flintoff 15-3-73-0 (2w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 15* (36b 3x4) JH Kallis 66* (120b 8x4 1x6)
TV called for a run out at non strikers end Kallis
looks out
112.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, flighted up, drives firmly after coming
down the pitch, Giles gets fingers to it, into the stumps and TV
called for Kallis not having the bat grounded
South Africa 419/7, Partnership of 34
JH Kallis run out (Giles) 66 (120b 8x4 1x6)
Andrew Hall comes in at number 9
112.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, full, forward, defends this one back down
the pitch
112.3 Giles to Pollock, one run, full, flighted, outside off, strokes to
Butcher at deep cover
112.4 Giles to Hall, no run, forward, pad bat as he drives to covers,
Stewart quick to appeal, turned down
112.5 Giles to Hall, one run, outside off, forward, dabs just behind
square on the off, easy quick run
112.6 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward, gets over it, defends down
the pitch
End of over 113 (2 runs) South Africa 421/7
AF Giles 24-2-84-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 1* (2b) SM Pollock 16* (40b 3x4)
113.1 Flintoff to Hall, no run, forward, firmly pushed into the covers
Butcher does well sliding in from cover
113.2 Flintoff to Hall, no run, on line and length, well forward, pushes
to the on side
113.3 Flintoff to Hall, no run, outside off, pads it away, no shot,
appeals from behind the wicket, not close
113.4 Flintoff to Hall, OUT: comes half forward, plays across the line,
and no doubt
South Africa 421/8, Partnership of 2
AJ Hall lbw b Flintoff 1 (6b 0x4 0x6)
SM Pollock 16* (40b 3x4) A Flintoff 15.4-3-73-1 (2w)
Paul Adams to the crease
113.5 Flintoff to Adams, no run, left alone outside off
113.6 Flintoff to Adams, no run, straighter ball, comes forward, gets the
bat ahead of the pad, makes contact, rolls back down the pitch
End of over 114 (maiden) South Africa 421/8
A Flintoff 16-4-73-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 16* (40b 3x4) PR Adams 0* (2b)
114.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward, strokes the drive to short
cover Vaughan]
114.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, floated up at the leg stump, defends
114.3 Giles to Pollock, two runs, fuller and flatter drives to mid on,
Anderson nearly completely misses it
sloppy
114.4 Giles to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, shortish, on the back foot,
chops it away behind square
114.5 Giles to Pollock, two runs, well forward, gentle paddle sweep to
fine leg, square leg has a lot to do
114.6 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward, defends to the off
End of over 115 (8 runs) South Africa 429/8
AF Giles 25-2-92-2 - Pavilion End
PR Adams 0* (2b) SM Pollock 24* (46b 4x4)
115.1 Flintoff to Adams, no run, well forward, defends very watchfully
115.2 Flintoff to Adams, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it,
beaten
115.3 Flintoff to Adams, one run, outside off, forward, better shot, runs
it controlled to 3rd man
115.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes down the line to
Flintoff collecting in the follow through
115.5 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, outside off, forward, drives, beaten
115.6 Flintoff to Pollock, one run, leg side, back, nudges to the on
side, quick run, keeps the strike
End of over 116 (2 runs) South Africa 431/8
A Flintoff 17-4-75-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 25* (49b 4x4) PR Adams 1* (5b)
116.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward, gets a big stride in, dabs
to the off
116.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward again, plays late, dabs to
point
116.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, silly mid off in
tv called for another run out
coming back for the second, but Adams was always struggling
116.4 Giles to Pollock, one run, full, drives to the off, Butcher gets
round well from the deep, return is good as Adams tries to get
back in time, all in vain as Giles gets the bails off
South Africa 432/9, Partnership of 11
PR Adams run out (Butcher) 1 (5b 0x4 0x6)
And they decide to go off to lunch, ending a great session for
England
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
we will be back with you in +- 40 minutes
116.4 Giles to Pollock, one run
116.5 Giles to Ntini, no run
116.6 Giles to Ntini, no run
End of over 117 (2 runs) South Africa 433/9
AF Giles 26-2-94-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 27* (53b 4x4) M Ntini 0* (2b)
117.1 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR, full, leg stump, drives firmly past mid
wicket, chase is on but ball wins
117.2 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, angled in, half forward, traps the
ball between bat and pad, falls down at his feet
117.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, gently comes forward, stroked to mid
on, run there, not taken
117.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, shortish, back, nudges behind square
on the off
117.5 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, shortish, cuts back, inside edge to
the on side
117.6 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, back to cut, bottom edge
past the 1st slip who is very wide
End of over 118 (8 runs) South Africa 441/9
A Flintoff 18-4-83-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
M Ntini 0* (2b) SM Pollock 35* (59b 6x4)
Harmison back on
Bowls a warm-up ball to Anderson about 9 steps away, and misses him
118.1 Harmison to Ntini, no run, on line, all defensive, Pollock wants
the run, then says no
118.2 Harmison to Ntini, one run, short, gets up, all in a knot, gets bat
to it, through 3rd slip area for the run
118.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, gently on the back foot
nudging towards gully
118.4 Harmison to Pollock, one run, outside off, back, thick edge past
3rd slip area, 3rd man Giles cleans up
118.5 Harmison to Ntini, no run, forward, strange look glance, flicking
to the on side, but great stop at leg gully by Bicknell
118.6 Harmison to Ntini, no run, short, somehow fends it off the body
with the gloves to the on side
End of over 119 (2 runs) South Africa 443/9
SJ Harmison 24-8-52-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 36* (61b 6x4) M Ntini 1* (6b)
Elbow gaurd comes out for Ntini
119.1 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, just outside off, carefully defends
from the crease to the off
119.2 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, on the back then forward in the
crease, pushing to the off
119.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, outsidf, big flash on the drive,
beaten
119.4 Flintoff to Pollock, one run, outside off, full, drives, runs away
to the cover sweeper as Trescothick leaves the field
119.5 Flintoff to Ntini, no run, short, tries to fend it off, gets bat to
it, just short of Smith under the helmet
119.6 Flintoff to Ntini, FOUR, full, drives straight, goes all the way
inside of mid on
End of over 120 (5 runs) South Africa 448/9
A Flintoff 19-4-88-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 37* (65b 6x4) M Ntini 5* (8b 1x4)
120.1 Harmison to Pollock, FOUR, shortish outside off, pulls, in the air,
short of Anderson at wide mid on, makes a mess of it, goes right
trhough him as he makes an attempt to dive
120.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run
120.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, fractionally, gets up,
pulls the bottom hand off the bat, guides the ball to gully area
120.4 Harmison to Pollock, one run, full, drives to the deep cover point,
easy run with a huge gap in that area
120.5 Harmison to Ntini, no run, bouncer, wasted, way outside off
120.6 Harmison to Ntini, no run, outside off, forward, drives, wrong
line, well beaten
End of over 121 (5 runs) South Africa 453/9
SJ Harmison 25-8-57-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 42* (69b 7x4) M Ntini 5* (10b 1x4)
Giles back on
121.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, full, flighted, drives to the deep cover,
declines the run
121.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward, bat and pad together
defends
121.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, full, strokes the drive to deep mid off,
again no run taken
121.4 Giles to Pollock, one run, this time the run is taken as he strokes
to deep mid on
121.5 Giles to Ntini, no run, on the back foot, punches into the ground
on the off to cover
121.6 Giles to Ntini, no run, back, nudges back down the pitch
End of over 122 (1 run) South Africa 454/9
AF Giles 27-2-95-2 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 43* (73b 7x4) M Ntini 5* (12b 1x4)
122.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
122.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run, forward, drives towards mid off,
Vaughan across sliding to stop any thought of a run
122.3 Harmison to Pollock, two runs, full toss, drives Flintoff on the
boundary round to cut it off
122.4 Harmison to Pollock, bye: one run, leg side, Stewart can not gather
cleaning, runs to fine leg where the fielder gets a foot to it
122.5 Harmison to Ntini, no run, short, fends it off with the bat but all
in a tangle, does not like it short
122.6 Harmison to Ntini, no run, fuller, drives, beats the cover, last
ball of the over and Pollock sends him back
End of over 123 (3 runs) South Africa 457/9
SJ Harmison 26-8-59-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 45* (77b 7x4) M Ntini 5* (14b 1x4)
123.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, no reqal turn, dabs
back to Giles
123.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes to mid off
123.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, punches firmly to
Butcher on the cover boundary
123.4 Giles to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, dabs to gully
123.5 Giles to Pollock, SIX, huge huge huge six, down the pitch, lofted
well over the rope for his 50
123.6 Giles to Pollock, one run, sweeps
End of over 124 (7 runs) South Africa 464/9
AF Giles 28-2-102-2 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 52* (83b 7x4 1x6) M Ntini 5* (14b 1x4)
124.1 Harmison to Pollock, FOUR, short, pulls, top edge, sails away to
fine leg
124.2 Harmison to Pollock, two runs, outside off, back, nudges fairly
square, 3rd man has a lot to do, can not stop the second
124.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, short, pulls again, straight to deep
square leg, no run taken
124.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, just on the off, half forward, dabs to
the off
124.5 Harmison to Pollock, FOUR, short, square leg is up, poor ball as it
races to the backward square leg rope
124.6 Harmison to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, forward, cuts from the
front foot, fetch that
End of over 125 (14 runs) South Africa 478/9
SJ Harmison 27-8-73-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
M Ntini 5* (14b 1x4) SM Pollock 66* (89b 10x4 1x6)
Anderson now on
125.1 Anderson to Ntini, no run, left alone outside off
125.2 Anderson to Ntini, no run, outside off, classic cover drive, but no
contact, beaten
125.3 Anderson to Ntini, no run, no foot work this time, plays down the
wrong line, beaten
125.4 Anderson to Ntini, no run, slight away swing, comes half forward,
not across, beaten again
125.5 Anderson to Ntini, two runs, leg side, full toss, bunts that past
mid wicket
125.6 Anderson to Ntini, no run, forward, leaves on length, cuts back,
bounces over leg stump smiles all round
End of over 126 (2 runs) South Africa 480/9
JM Anderson 24-6-82-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 66* (89b 10x4 1x6) M Ntini 7* (20b 1x4)
Giles has changed ends and now from the Pavilion End
126.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes to long on, no run
taken
126.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run, flighted, over the wicket, pushed back
to the bowler
126.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, forward, drives to long off, no run
taken
126.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes the drive to the on
side, not totaly in control of that one
126.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, leg side, Stewart again appeals, not
close to the bat
126.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, back, guides the cut
behind square, can not beat Flintoff at gully
End of over 127 (maiden) South Africa 480/9
SJ Harmison 28-9-73-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
M Ntini 7* (20b 1x4) SM Pollock 66* (95b 10x4 1x6)
127.1 Anderson to Ntini, FOUR, outside off, full ball, drives, edges into
the ground, bounces over the slips
50 run partnership
127.2 Anderson to Ntini, no run, half forward, defends from the crease,
runs it up the pitch
127.3 Anderson to Ntini, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it,
beaten
127.4 Anderson to Ntini, no run, forward, drives, slices off the bat to
backward point
127.5 Anderson to Ntini, no run
127.6 Anderson to Ntini, OUT: comes forward, tries to flick a straight
one to the leg side, knocks back the middle stump
South Africa 484/10, Partnership of 52
M Ntini b Anderson 11 (26b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 128 (4 runs) South Africa 484/10
JM Anderson 25-6-86-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 66* (95b 10x4 1x6)
South AFrica led onto the field by Smith, followed by Vaughan and
Trescothick
Pollock needing 1 wicket for 300 to start
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, bit wide
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, Trescothick
goes through the motions and plays well inside it
0.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
0.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
0.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, closer to the off stump, but again
plays inside it
0.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, leg side, has Boucher diving across
to gather
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0 (trail by 484 runs)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
Ntini to share the new ball
1.1 Ntini to Vaughan, (noball) no run, forward, on line, pushes down
the middle of the pitch
1.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, shortish, left alone but cuts well back,
goes over the middle stump
1.2 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, outside off, full, drives, fetch, races
past cover point
1.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, full, outside off, drives, has to be
four, Smith diving to his left at short cover stops a blinder
1.4 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, forward then back, looking to work it to
the on side, thick edge to cover
1.5 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, outside off, too full, and width, drives
beauifully past cover point
1.6 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, left alone too wide outside off this time
End of over 2 (9 runs) England 9/0 (trail by 475 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-9-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 0* (6b) MP Vaughan 8* (7b 2x4)
2.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
2.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
2.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
2.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
2.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, straighter ball, comes forward,
dabs to the backward point
2.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 3 (maiden) England 9/0 (trail by 475 runs)
SM Pollock 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 8* (7b 2x4) ME Trescothick 0* (12b)
3.1 Ntini to Vaughan, FOUR, too full, drives straight inside mid off
Smith quickly has a word or two with Ntini
3.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, shorter ball, left alone
3.3 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, fullish, leg stump line, back, dabs to
the on side, easy run as played with soft hands
3.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angled across the left hander, left
alone, but a good line to the left hander
3.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, forward, but hurries the fuller ball
on the legs, turned to the short leg
3.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angled across, left alone
End of over 4 (5 runs) England 14/0 (trail by 470 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-14-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 13* (10b 3x4) ME Trescothick 0* (15b)
4.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on line, well forward and over the
ball, defends to the off
4.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, full, slightly leg stump, half forward,
pushes to mid on
4.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact, Boucher
does well
slightly overcast at the moment
4.4 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, outside off, back, softhands into the
gap at cover, good running
4.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
4.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, Boucher
fumbles, but no run taken
End of over 5 (1 run) England 15/0 (trail by 469 runs)
SM Pollock 3-2-1-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 14* (14b 3x4) ME Trescothick 0* (17b)
5.1 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, shortish ball, back, taken off the hips,
turned to square leg
5.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, pitching on
line that went away from the left hander with Boucher taking in
front of first slip
5.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, better ball, has a little nibble off
the back foot, beaten
5.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
5.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone, bit too wide this
5.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alomne, again too wide
End of over 6 (1 run) England 16/0 (trail by 468 runs)
M Ntini 3-0-15-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 15* (15b 3x4) ME Trescothick 0* (22b)
6.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
6.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, straightish, gets back, trying to work
it to the on side, ends up pushing down the pitch
6.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
6.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, online, cuts back as he comes half
forward, taken high on the inside of the back leg
6.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone
6.6 Pollock to Vaughan, three runs, leg side, full, clipped off the
toes to deep wide mid wicket, Smith had to chase all the way from
mid on
End of over 7 (3 runs) England 19/0 (trail by 465 runs)
SM Pollock 4-2-4-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 18* (21b 3x4) ME Trescothick 0* (22b)
7.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, short and wide of the off, gets this to
go the other way off the pitch, Vaughan in two minds before
leaving
7.2 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, angled in, back, turned down to deep
backward square leg
7.3 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, going across, bit short,
no foot movement, slaps that over the backward point
7.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact
7.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, full, leg stump, flicks firmly off
the legs, straight into the leg of Adams at short leg
7.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, has a flash outside the off off the
back foot, no contact
End of over 8 (5 runs) England 24/0 (trail by 460 runs)
M Ntini 4-0-20-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 19* (23b 3x4) ME Trescothick 4* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, juts on the off, half forward, dabs to
the off
8.2 Pollock to Vaughan, FOUR, outside off, back, flays it over the
gully
8.3 Pollock to Vaughan, OUT: outside off, slight away swing and that is
number 300 as Gibbs takes a easy catch at 2nd slip
England 28/1, Partnership of 28
MP Vaughan c Smith b Pollock 23 (26b 4x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 4* (26b 1x4) SM Pollock 4.3-2-8-1
becomes the 19th bowler to reach the milestone
catch taken by Gibbs not Smith
8.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, on line, gets behind it, defends to the
off
8.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off
same ground as the very first 300th test wicket, 39 years ago
Hawke b Cowdrey b Trueman
8.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 9 (4 runs) England 28/1 (trail by 456 runs)
SM Pollock 5-2-8-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 4* (26b 1x4) MA Butcher 0* (3b)
Andrew Hall replaces Ntini
9.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone, angled across the left
hander
9.2 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, leg side, flicked off the toes, this
time Adams can not get his leg in the way
9.3 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, full, outside off, drives, no doubt
about that going to the rope
9.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, outside off, back, cuts that very
hard, Rudolph makes a good stop at backward point
9.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, back, turned off the hips to
Adams now at square leg
9.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 10 (8 runs) England 36/1 (trail by 448 runs)
AJ Hall 1-0-8-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Butcher 0* (3b) ME Trescothick 12* (32b 3x4)
10.1 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, full, on the off, well driven past mid
off
10.2 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, outside off, back, a man in form, hardly
pushed at it, races behind back point who has no chance of hauling
it in
10.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, just outside off, cuts back this time,
inside edge into the pads
10.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, left alone
10.5 Pollock to Butcher, (noball) no run, on line, gets back, pushes to
the cover
10.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, leg side, back, pushes to the on side,
Adams in very quick
10.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, on line, just short of a length, all
defensive back down the pitch
End of over 11 (9 runs) England 45/1 (trail by 439 runs)
SM Pollock 6-2-17-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 12* (32b 3x4) MA Butcher 8* (10b 2x4)
11.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, fullish, drives from the leg stump to
mid on
11.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run
11.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone
11.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
11.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, add defensive from line and length
11.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defends from the crease
End of over 12 (maiden) England 45/1 (trail by 439 runs)
AJ Hall 2-1-8-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Butcher 8* (10b 2x4) ME Trescothick 12* (38b 3x4)
Kallis replaces Pollock
12.1 Kallis to Butcher, no run, outside off, forward, ball leaves him
off the pitch, beaten
12.2 Kallis to Butcher, two runs, leg side, back, worke3d past Admaqs at
square leg, Ntini has to come from fine leg to clean up
12.3 Kallis to Butcher, no run, quicker ball, cuts back, gets up,
Butcher has to pull the hand off the bat, defends it to the on
side
12.4 Kallis to Butcher, FOUR, short, whips around on the hook, well
timed and controlled
50 comes up for England
12.5 Kallis to Butcher, no run, forward, drives from the leg stump, in
the air, but short of mid on
12.6 Kallis to Butcher, no run, on line, well forward, defends towards
mid on
End of over 13 (6 runs) England 51/1 (trail by 433 runs)
JH Kallis 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 12* (38b 3x4) MA Butcher 14* (16b 3x4)
13.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
13.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, wayward, Boucher does well
to get across to tahat
13.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, back, tries to work it to the on side,
taken high on the leading pad
13.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, forward, plays inside the line, well
left, causes some excitement behind the wicket
13.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, well forward, thick edge just outside
off, fine fielding by Gibbs at gully
13.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg stump line, flicks, thuds into the
pad, but way outside the leg as they leave for tea
End of over 14 (maiden) England 51/1 (trail by 433 runs)
AJ Hall 3-2-8-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Butcher 14* (16b 3x4) ME Trescothick 12* (44b 3x4)
We will be back in 20 minutes
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Kallis to continue
14.1 Kallis to Butcher, no run, outside off, does come back through the
air, but well behind it, firmly defended to the off
14.2 Kallis to Butcher, three runs, leg side, forward, flicks into the
air, through the gap at mid wicket, not timed, Adams chasing hauls
it in
14.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
14.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, angled across him, left alone
14.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, not too far
away, but not interested
14.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone, maybe on length, just
clears the off stump, brave leave
End of over 15 (3 runs) England 54/1 (trail by 430 runs)
JH Kallis 2-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 17* (18b 3x4) ME Trescothick 12* (48b 3x4)
15.1 Hall to Butcher, no run, angled in, moves inside a leg stump ball
to work to the leg, into the pad, no appeal, pitched outside leg
15.2 Hall to Butcher, no run, gets well forward and across, all
defensive down the pitch
15.3 Hall to Butcher, no run, on line and length, slight movement in the
air, all defensive down the pitch
15.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, outside off, forward, pushing to the off,
movement gets the inside half of the bat, squirts out to the on
side
15.5 Hall to Butcher, no run, left alone, quicker and wider outside off
15.6 Hall to Butcher, two runs, outside off, width, bit short, back and
punches, not timed, cover point hauls it in
End of over 16 (2 runs) England 56/1 (trail by 428 runs)
AJ Hall 4-2-10-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 12* (48b 3x4) MA Butcher 19* (24b 3x4)
16.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, full, on line, firmly stroked from
the front foot, Kallis collects on the follow through
16.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
16.3 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, too full, leg stump, strong area for
him, easy drive inside mid on
16.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, outside off, follows it, but still
wide of the edge
16.5 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, leg side, forward, turned off the
legs towards depp square leg for his first non-boundary run
16.6 Kallis to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 17 (5 runs) England 61/1 (trail by 423 runs)
JH Kallis 3-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 17* (53b 4x4) MA Butcher 19* (25b 3x4)
17.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
17.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact, Boucher
gets across
17.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, too wide that
time
17.4 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, too full and width given,
driven forward of point Hall no happy with himself
17.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, shorter ball, quicker, gets back
outside off, punches to backward point
17.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, left alone
End of over 18 (4 runs) England 65/1 (trail by 419 runs)
AJ Hall 5-2-14-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Butcher 19* (25b 3x4) ME Trescothick 21* (59b 5x4)
18.1 Kallis to Butcher, no run, angled across, pitches outside off and
goes away even more, no thought of a shot
18.2 Kallis to Butcher, FOUR, Butcher at his best, outside off, short of
a length, whips it past backward point, no need to even think of a
run
18.3 Kallis to Butcher, FOUR, outside off, better ball, comes forward,
opens the face, soft hands it past the slips
18.4 Kallis to Butcher, one run, leg side, gets well inside it and helps
it down to fine leg
18.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
18.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, fuller, but too wide outside off
End of over 19 (9 runs) England 74/1 (trail by 410 runs)
JH Kallis 4-0-23-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 28* (29b 5x4) ME Trescothick 21* (61b 5x4)
19.1 Hall to Butcher, no run, angled in, gets back and gently defends to
the on side
19.2 Hall to Butcher, no run, outside off, comes back, no shot, but ball
clips the pad, no real appeal, just too high
19.3 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, lucky shot this time, on the back foot, ball
moves away, gets the edge as he is caught in the crease, wide of
Gibbs at gully
19.4 Hall to Butcher, OUT: gets back, quicker ball, pitched on line,
straightened and would have taken the middle stump
England 78/2, Partnership of 50
MA Butcher lbw b Hall 32 (33b 6x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 21* (61b 5x4) AJ Hall 5.4-2-18-1
Hall gets Butcher for the thrid time in the series
Thorpe to the crease
19.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, nearly gets his 4th duck in a row against
RSA, came back, into the pad, edge and missing leg
19.6 Hall to Thorpe, one run, gets off the mark as he goes well across
the crease to work it to the leg
End of over 20 (5 runs) England 79/2 (trail by 405 runs)
AJ Hall 6-2-19-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 1* (2b) ME Trescothick 21* (61b 5x4)
20.1 Kallis to Thorpe, wide: FOUR, the widest of wides you ever want to
see, beat first and second slip
20.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone, outside off
20.2 Kallis to Thorpe, two runs, gently forward, plays down the line,
controlled as it goes inside Smith at mid off
20.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
20.4 Kallis to Thorpe, two runs, leans forward and gently pushes into
the gap at cover, nice timimg
20.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
20.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, better ball, on line, moves away and
equally well left
End of over 21 (9 runs) England 88/2 (trail by 396 runs)
JH Kallis 5-0-32-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 21* (61b 5x4) GP Thorpe 5* (8b)
21.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
21.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, flicks, but too far down the
leg to reach
21.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, shortish ball, does not get up, angled
across, easy to leave
21.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone
21.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, fuller and quicker, that gets up
outside off, but Trescothick showing good judgement
21.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 22 (maiden) England 88/2 (trail by 396 runs)
AJ Hall 7-3-19-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 5* (8b) ME Trescothick 21* (67b 5x4)
22.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
22.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
22.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, yorker, the first of the innings, well
dug out to the on side
22.4 Kallis to Thorpe, one run, outside off, great cover drive, but
better fielding from McKenzie at cover, diving and saving a
definite four
22.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
22.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
End of over 23 (1 run) England 89/2 (trail by 395 runs)
JH Kallis 6-0-33-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 6* (12b) ME Trescothick 21* (69b 5x4)
23.1 Hall to Thorpe, one run, outside off, shortish, forces from the
back foot, Adams this time the fielder denying him runs
23.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, starts on the off, comes back, beats
the bat, high on the pad, may have been an inside edge
23.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, slower and
hardly carries to Boucher
23.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, leg side, gets too far inside it to
get contact
23.5 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, leg side, clipped off the hips,
Kirsten does very well from fine leg
only just got a foot inside the rope and ball
23.6 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, same shot, this time Kirsten gets to
the ball well before the rope, but can not stop the second
End of over 24 (5 runs) England 94/2 (trail by 390 runs)
AJ Hall 8-3-24-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 7* (13b) ME Trescothick 25* (74b 5x4)
24.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run
24.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, looks to drive, late inswing, gets the
inside edge that saves him
24.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, defends to the off
24.4 Kallis to Thorpe, one run, outside off, runs it off the face down
to 3rd man
24.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, slight
fumble from Boucher
24.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, short, gets up and comes back, turns
away from it, taken high on the handle and gloves
End of over 25 (1 run) England 95/2 (trail by 389 runs)
JH Kallis 7-0-34-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 8* (17b) ME Trescothick 25* (76b 5x4)
Pollock back on
25.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, just on the off, good length, defends on
the front foot
25.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, well forward, looking to defend to the
off, thick inside edge squirts to forward square leg
25.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on line, half forward, pushes to the on
side
25.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, comes forward, walking into it, stroked
to mid on
25.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, outside off, on length, forward stroking
to the off
End of over 26 (maiden) England 95/2 (trail by 389 runs)
SM Pollock 7-3-17-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 25* (76b 5x4) GP Thorpe 8* (23b)
26.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
26.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
26.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, outside off, left alone
26.4 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, full, just on the off, strokes the
drive to mid off
26.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, outside off, from the crease swings the
bat on the cut, looks like four, McKenzie gets in the way at cover
point
26.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, outside off, same shot, not timed this
time and McKenzie has no trouble to collect
End of over 27 (1 run) England 96/2 (trail by 388 runs)
JH Kallis 8-0-35-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 26* (80b 5x4) GP Thorpe 8* (25b)
27.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, comes forward, plays inside the
line, leaves .. giving the benefit to the batsman, may have had
a little nibble
27.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, leaves this time out side the off
27.3 Pollock to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, shorter, slashes the cut
over gully
100 up
27.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, defends to the off
27.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, comes forward, does play at this
then pulls the bat inside the pad, beaten
27.6 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, gets inside it, worked down to
fine leg
End of over 28 (5 runs) England 101/2 (trail by 383 runs)
SM Pollock 8-3-22-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 31* (86b 6x4) GP Thorpe 8* (25b)
28.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, fullish, on the off, firmly stroked,
not driven, straight at mid off
28.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, outside off, shortish, back and cuts
to ground, straight at backward point
28.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, full, straight, firmly driven
straight down the pitch, just avoids Kallis fingers, smashes into
the stumps, four saved and very close to another run out
28.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, dabs into the covers
28.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, short ball not getting up, sways out
of the way
28.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, forward and defends to the off side
End of over 29 (maiden) England 101/2 (trail by 383 runs)
JH Kallis 9-1-35-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 8* (25b) ME Trescothick 31* (92b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
29.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on line and length, pushes forward, runs
it towards mid off
29.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
29.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on line, maybe leg stump, falling over a
bit, in the air but safe to mid on
29.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, all defensive to the off
29.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, outside off, moves away, beaten
29.6 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, outside off, width and length, back to
cut, races away to backward point rope
End of over 30 (4 runs) England 105/2 (trail by 379 runs)
SM Pollock 9-3-26-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 31* (92b 6x4) GP Thorpe 12* (31b 1x4)
Ntini given a second chance this time from the Pavilion end
30.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, forward, taken off the legs, runs it
gently towards square leg
30.2 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short, outside off, drops the hands, goes
down on the knees
30.3 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, leg side, shortish, turned off the body
down to the deep backward square leg
30.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on line, slightly leg side, forward,
defends to the on side
30.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, outside off, angled across, cracks
the cut, but Gibbs diving gets in the way
30.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact
End of over 31 (2 runs) England 107/2 (trail by 377 runs)
M Ntini 5-0-22-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 13* (33b 1x4) ME Trescothick 32* (96b 6x4)
31.1 Pollock to Thorpe, one run
31.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, chops that cut of his,
bottom edge, bounces to 2nd slip
31.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on line, gets well back and behind
it, defends down the pitch
31.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone, plays well inside the
line
31.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on the back foot, just outside
line, defends to the off
31.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short of a length, comes in
slightly, back, defends down the pitch
End of over 32 (1 run) England 108/2 (trail by 376 runs)
SM Pollock 10-3-27-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 14* (34b 1x4) ME Trescothick 32* (101b 6x4)
32.1 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, on the back foot, defensive, nearly gets
through
32.2 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, forward, dabs to the off, quick run, Hall
in quick, throw is wide, but was well out
32.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
32.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
32.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
32.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
End of over 33 (1 run) England 109/2 (trail by 375 runs)
M Ntini 6-0-23-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 15* (36b 1x4) ME Trescothick 32* (105b 6x4)
33.1 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, leg side, forward, glances neatly to
fine leg
33.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, forward, ball gets up a bit, high
on the back leg
33.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, forward, plays inside
the line, left alone
33.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on line and length, defends it
straight down the pitch
33.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone to Boucher
33.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, well forward, leg side, looking to
glance, into the pads, but going down the leg, appeals are cut
short
End of over 34 (1 run) England 110/2 (trail by 374 runs)
SM Pollock 11-3-28-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 16* (37b 1x4) ME Trescothick 32* (110b 6x4)
34.1 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, over the wicket, fires it in just back of
a length, well played, well behind it, gets up high and over it to
the off
34.2 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, leg side, jumps inside it and gently
turns it square on the leg side
34.3 Ntini to Trescothick, legbye: one run, leg side, no contact on the
glance, off the pad down to square leg
34.4 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, leg side, back, clipped off the legs to
deep square leg
34.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, round the wicket, on his toes,
dabbing it to the off
34.6 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, short, gets up, into the glove and
squirts to the on side
End of over 35 (4 runs) England 114/2 (trail by 370 runs)
M Ntini 7-0-26-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 33* (113b 6x4) GP Thorpe 18* (40b 1x4)
35.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, just outside off, short of a
length, back, defends down the off side of the pitch
35.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on a length and line, batsman is
back, has to hurry the defensive shot to the off
35.3 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, leg side, neatly worked to long
leg, Ntini in like a flash, returns flat fast and right over the
bails, good bit of fielding keeps them to one
35.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, forward, turned to square leg, Rudolph
this time does well
35.5 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, outside off, just too much width, drives,
in the air, but splits gully and point
35.6 Pollock to Thorpe, (noball) legbye: FOUR, leg side, oversteps and
clips the pads
35.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, slower ball, straight, Thorpe has to
adjust, defends to Pollock, who lobs the ball over Thorpe to the
keeper, gets a few cat calls from the full house
End of over 36 (10 runs) England 124/2 (trail by 360 runs)
SM Pollock 12-3-38-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 34* (116b 6x4) GP Thorpe 22* (44b 2x4)
36.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, worked off the hips to backward
square leg, Ntini still round the wicket
36.2 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, short, back to pull, pulls early to
Kirsten at long leg
36.3 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, and again, shortish, leg side,
worked to Kirsten
36.4 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short again, outside off, all defensive
this time pushing to the off
36.5 Ntini to Thorpe, legbye: one run, leg side, short, off the thigh
pad to kirsten
Must be working to some tactic, but it aint working at the moment
50 partnership
36.6 Ntini to Trescothick, legbye: FOUR, leg side again, off the top of
the pad, very fine to fine leg
End of over 37 (8 runs) England 132/2 (trail by 352 runs)
M Ntini 8-0-29-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 23* (47b 2x4) ME Trescothick 36* (119b 6x4)
Spin for South Africa as Adams is brought into the attack
37.1 Adams to Thorpe, no run, outside off, shortish, only just turned,
punches into the cover
37.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, well forward, pushes the pad at it
37.3 Adams to Thorpe, one run, leg side, makes room, punches to the on
side, Gibbs again is brilliant, and they manage to get a run
37.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run, well down the pitch, smothers
37.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, forward, gently stroked to cover
37.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, outside off, looks to sweep, ball
straightens, and he adjusts, flat batting to Adams
End of over 38 (1 run) England 133/2 (trail by 351 runs)
PR Adams 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 24* (50b 2x4) ME Trescothick 36* (122b 6x4)
Double change as Hall is back
38.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
38.2 Hall to Thorpe, one run, outside off, on the drive, plays away
from the body, inside edge, squeezes past the off stump to fine
leg
38.3 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, full, drives on the up, great shot,
races away past the motionless covers
38.4 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, back, punches behind
square, Rudolph racing around from 3rd man slides over the ball
38.5 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, loose shot, flashes, gets
away with it, top edge over the slips
38.6 Hall to Trescothick, one run, fuller ball, leg stump, dabs away
forward of square on the leg side
End of over 39 (14 runs) England 147/2 (trail by 337 runs)
AJ Hall 9-2-25-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 49* (126b 9x4) GP Thorpe 25* (52b 2x4)
39.1 Adams to Trescothick, no run, outside off, flighted, sharp turn
back out of the rough, turns into the pad
39.2 Adams to Trescothick, two runs, leg side, flicks square on the leg
side for his 50, a patient one until the last over
39.3 Adams to Trescothick, one run, outside off, forward, dabs past the
slip for the 150
39.4 Adams to Thorpe, no run, forward, pushes the pad at it
39.5 Adams to Thorpe, no run, on length, well forward, pushes to the off
39.6 Adams to Thorpe, no run, shuffles across, dabs to the short leg
End of over 40 (3 runs) England 150/2 (trail by 334 runs)
PR Adams 2-0-4-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 52* (129b 9x4) GP Thorpe 25* (55b 2x4)
40.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run
40.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, bat tucked in
well behind the pad and inside the line
40.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, just on the off, half forward,
defensive dab to backward point
40.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
40.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, again plays inside the line, leaves
well, slight excitement from behind the wickets, but no danger at
all
40.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, back of a length, straightens, but
well behind it, defends to the off Gibbs in quickly
End of over 41 (maiden) England 150/2 (trail by 334 runs)
AJ Hall 10-3-25-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 25* (55b 2x4) ME Trescothick 52* (135b 9x4)
41.1 Adams to Thorpe, no run, leg stump, turned to the on side, short
fine leg fields
41.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, outside off, shorter, dabs to the off
41.3 Adams to Thorpe, no run, outside off, left alone pushes the pad at
it
41.4 Adams to Thorpe, one run, leg side, flicked off the toes to deep
square leg, long leg, Ntini, round quickly to keep them to one
41.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, outside off, back to cut, stays low,
McKenzie cleans up at point
41.6 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, full toss, picks it up late, and only
just clears mid on
End of over 42 (5 runs) England 155/2 (trail by 329 runs)
PR Adams 3-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 26* (59b 2x4) ME Trescothick 56* (137b 10x4)
42.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run
42.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run
42.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run
42.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run
42.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run
42.6 Hall to Thorpe, one run, flicks on the on side, ball on the legs,
runs it to fine leg
End of over 43 (1 run) England 156/2 (trail by 328 runs)
AJ Hall 11-3-25-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 27* (65b 2x4) ME Trescothick 56* (137b 10x4)
43.1 Adams to Thorpe, no run, flicks to the on side
43.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, forward, all defensive
43.3 Adams to Thorpe, no run, full, drives to cover
43.4 Adams to Thorpe, no run, on line, sharp turn, flicks to short fine
leg
43.5 Adams to Thorpe, one run, leg stump line. clipped off the legs to
long leg
43.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, well forward, covers and smothers the
ball out of the rough
End of over 44 (1 run) England 157/2 (trail by 327 runs)
PR Adams 4-0-10-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 28* (70b 2x4) ME Trescothick 56* (138b 10x4)
44.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run
44.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run
Concorde goes over the ground
44.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, forward, pushes to cover
44.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on line, forward, walking into it, defends
to the on side
44.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on line, comes back, hurries the shot,
nearly got through the defences
44.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on the off, forward, punches into the
covers
End of over 45 (maiden) England 157/2 (trail by 327 runs)
AJ Hall 12-5-39-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 56* (138b 10x4) GP Thorpe 28* (76b 2x4)
light has got worse in the last few overs
45.1 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, leg side, in the arc, lofted well
taking the long hop one bounce forward of square
45.2 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, full toss, driven through the covers
45.3 Adams to Trescothick, no run, better ball, defends to the off
45.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run, on the off, back of a length, dabs to
the off
45.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run
45.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, drives the full toss straight at
Gibbs at mid wicket
End of over 46 (8 runs) England 165/2 (trail by 319 runs)
PR Adams 5-0-18-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 28* (76b 2x4) ME Trescothick 64* (144b 12x4)
Umpires having another chat about the light
Offered and accepted
Surprise, no two lights are on the board
With four overs left nothing to be gained by staying on, and by the
looks of things this could be stumps
News is that the umpires have called it off for the day and that it
is Stumps
We will be back with you at the start tomorrow morning
For a full report on the days play please have a look at www.cricinfo.com
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Hello and welcome to Wisden CricInfo's live coverage for the 3rd
day's play of the 5th Test between England v South Africa being
held at The AMP Oval, London
The umpires and players are out there in the middle
Kallis will bowl to Thorpe
46.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short ball, first up, well outside off,
ducks underneath it
46.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, again a bouncer, ducks underneath it
46.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short in length ball, first think about
to duck it, than defended to leg
46.4 Kallis to Thorpe, one run, pitches on legs, nicely whipped away to
long leg
46.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, slightly
wide, no need to play at that
46.6 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, fuller length ball on legs, nicely
driven off his legs to deep mid wicket, outfield is very quick and
ball races away to mid wicket boundary
End of over 47 (5 runs) England 170/2 (trail by 314 runs)
JH Kallis 10-1-40-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 29* (80b 2x4) ME Trescothick 68* (146b 13x4)
Pollock comes onto attack from Vauxhall End
47.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended back to bowler
47.2 Pollock to Thorpe, two runs, swings into the left hander, flicked
away off his toes in the air well wide of square leg fielder for
couple
47.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off
47.4 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, pitches outside off, pushed to cover
and run a quick single
47.5 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, away swinger, tries to defend it
on the front foot, off the edge to third man region
47.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, defends it to cover
End of over 48 (4 runs) England 174/2 (trail by 310 runs)
SM Pollock 13-3-42-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 69* (147b 13x4) GP Thorpe 32* (85b 2x4)
48.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, pitches on legstump, defended to mid
on
48.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
48.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, good length ball, shapes away from
left hander, nicely defended to point
48.4 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, Shot! overpitched ball, comes on the
front foot and drives it beautifully down the ground to mid off
for four
48.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
48.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, Trescothick tries to duck
it, hit him on the body
End of over 49 (4 runs) England 178/2 (trail by 306 runs)
JH Kallis 11-1-44-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 32* (85b 2x4) ME Trescothick 73* (153b 14x4)
49.1 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, full length ball, came into the batsman,
nicely flicked away off his legs to deep square leg for four
49.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, left alone was down the legside
49.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
49.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, pitches on off, swings into the left
hander, comes on the front foot, right behind the line of the ball
and defended back to bowler
49.5 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, Shot! short ball, rocks back and nicely
pulled away to deep square leg for four
49.6 Pollock to Thorpe, (noball) no run, bounce and movement, outside
the off, left alone
49.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
End of over 50 (9 runs) England 187/2 (trail by 297 runs)
SM Pollock 14-3-51-1 (3nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 73* (153b 14x4) GP Thorpe 40* (92b 4x4)
50.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, ball angling away after pitching, no shot offered
50.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, good ball and a good leave just
outside off
50.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, good length ball, pushed back to
bowler
50.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, overpitched ball, on legs, driven to
mid on, nice diving save by Ntini
50.5 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, overpitched again, nice solid push
down the ground to mid off with excellent timing, ball races away
to long off boundary
50.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
End of over 51 (4 runs) England 191/2 (trail by 293 runs)
JH Kallis 12-1-48-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 40* (92b 4x4) ME Trescothick 77* (159b 15x4)
51.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, gets his front foot forward
and defends it down
51.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, fuller and wider, crashing drive but
straight to cover fielder
51.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
51.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, short in length, goes back
and defended to leg
51.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
leaves it to the keeper
51.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
End of over 52 (maiden) England 191/2 (trail by 293 runs)
SM Pollock 15-4-51-1 (3nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 77* (159b 15x4) GP Thorpe 40* (98b 4x4)
Ntini replaces Kallis from Pavilion End
52.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on legs, tries to drive it on the
onside, misses and ball hit the pads
52.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, sharp inswinger, defended
52.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended to cover
52.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short and wide outside off, left
alone through to keeper
52.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended to mid off
52.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, plays and misses outside off
End of over 53 (maiden) England 191/2 (trail by 293 runs)
M Ntini 9-1-29-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 40* (98b 4x4) ME Trescothick 77* (165b 15x4)
53.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, well outside off, lft alone
53.2 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, thick outside edge to third man region
53.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, left alone
53.4 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run, again short and wide
outside off, left alone through to keeper
53.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone again outside off
53.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, beaten outside off
53.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 54 (2 runs) England 193/2 (trail by 291 runs)
SM Pollock 16-4-53-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 41* (100b 4x4) ME Trescothick 77* (170b 15x4)
54.1 Ntini to Thorpe, three runs, short ball, goes back and punche sit
to deep cover
54.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended
54.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, tries to cut
it over point, bottom edge on the bounce to Kallis at 2nd slip
54.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended to cover
54.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good delivery, pitches on middle and
off, swings into the left hander, defended to cover
54.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended to cover
End of over 55 (3 runs) England 196/2 (trail by 288 runs)
M Ntini 10-1-32-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 44* (101b 4x4) ME Trescothick 77* (175b 15x4)
55.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
55.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good ball and a good leave just outside
off
55.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended to cover
55.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, short in length, goes back and pushed to
cover
55.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, turned to short mid wicket
55.6 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, Shot! short and wide outside off, goes
back and crashing cut shot to deep cover, England's 200 up with
this super shot
End of over 56 (4 runs) England 200/2 (trail by 284 runs)
SM Pollock 17-4-57-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 77* (175b 15x4) GP Thorpe 48* (107b 5x4)
56.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, ball angling away after pitching, no shot offered
56.2 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, pushed to mid off and run a quick
single
56.3 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short in length ball, misstimed cut shot
to point
56.4 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, driven to cover
56.5 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, fuller length ball, driven uppishly over
gully to third man
56.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, defended
End of over 57 (2 runs) England 202/2 (trail by 282 runs)
M Ntini 11-1-34-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 49* (110b 5x4) ME Trescothick 78* (178b 15x4)
57.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, defended
57.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended back to bowler
57.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, short in length ball, defended to mid
off
57.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good inswinger, tries to defend it on
the front foot, big inner edge onto pads
57.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended back
57.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good ball and a good leave just outside
off
End of over 58 (maiden) England 202/2 (trail by 282 runs)
SM Pollock 18-5-57-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 78* (178b 15x4) GP Thorpe 49* (116b 5x4)
58.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
58.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on target, from wide of the crease,
angling into the left hander, defended to point
58.3 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, short ball outside off, cut it down
to third man
58.4 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, fullish and a touch outside the off, the
ball shapes away a bit, played at and missed
58.5 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, again a good delivery, from wide of the
crease, pitches on off, swings in, inner edge to short mid wicket
and completed his 50
58.6 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short ball outside off, tries to cut
it, off the edge over slips to third man boundary
End of over 59 (6 runs) England 208/2 (trail by 276 runs)
M Ntini 12-1-40-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 50* (118b 5x4) ME Trescothick 83* (182b 16x4)
Hall replaces Pollock from Vauxhall End
59.1 Hall to Thorpe, legbye: one run
59.2 Hall to Trescothick, bye: FOUR, again well down the lesgide, keeper
unable to stop that one, ball races away to fine leg boundary
59.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, turned to short mid wicket
59.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, driven to midoff
59.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defended
59.6 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, short ball on legs, tucked away off
his hips to deep square leg
End of over 60 (7 runs) England 215/2 (trail by 269 runs)
AJ Hall 13-5-41-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 50* (119b 5x4) ME Trescothick 85* (187b 16x4)
60.1 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, on target, solidly defended back to bowler
60.2 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, short ball, pulled away to deep square
leg
60.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, again short ball outside off, went
for the pull shot, misses through to keeper
60.4 Ntini to Trescothick, wide: no run, short and wide way outside off
Ntini coming round the wicket
60.4 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, short ball on chest, defends it to
leg and run a quick single
bakc over the wicket
60.5 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short in length ball, defends it to point
60.6 Ntini to Thorpe, two runs, short ball on legs, nicely clipped away
to fine leg, good diving save by Adams and save two runs
End of over 61 (5 runs) England 220/2 (trail by 264 runs)
M Ntini 13-1-45-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 86* (189b 16x4) GP Thorpe 53* (123b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
61.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, turned to short mid wicket
61.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
61.3 Hall to Trescothick, one run, pitches on legs, tucked away to fine
leg
61.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on target, get right behind the line of the
ball and defended to cover
61.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, defended to cover
61.6 Hall to Thorpe, one run, turned to leg and run a quick single
End of over 62 (2 runs) England 222/2 (trail by 262 runs)
AJ Hall 14-5-43-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 54* (126b 5x4) ME Trescothick 87* (192b 16x4)
Adams onto attack
62.1 Adams to Thorpe, no run, defended
62.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, tosses up, defended on the front foot
62.3 Adams to Thorpe, no run, tosses up, well outside off, pads it away
62.4 Adams to Thorpe, one run, pushed to mid on and run a quick single
62.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, tosses up, defended on the front foot
62.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, flighted on the off, Batsman leans
forward and defends it
End of over 63 (1 run) England 223/2 (trail by 261 runs)
PR Adams 6-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 55* (130b 5x4) ME Trescothick 87* (194b 16x4)
63.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, defended to mid on
63.2 Hall to Thorpe, one run, inner edge to square leg
63.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, pushed to mid off
63.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, good inswinger, tries to drive it,
again an inside edge onto pads
63.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, pushed to mid off
63.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, short ball well outside off, left
alone through to keeper
End of over 64 (1 run) England 224/2 (trail by 260 runs)
AJ Hall 15-5-43-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 55* (132b 5x4) ME Trescothick 87* (198b 16x4)
64.1 Adams to Thorpe, two runs, straighter one from Adams, Thorpe tries
to turn it on the on side, leading edge to third man
64.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, defended
64.3 Adams to Thorpe, three runs, short abll, kept bit low, nicely put
away to third man and completed 150 partnership
64.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run, defended
64.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, tosses up, wrong one from Adams, turn
sharply, tries to defend it, beaten and ball hit the thigh pad
64.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, pushed to mid on
End of over 65 (5 runs) England 229/2 (trail by 255 runs)
PR Adams 7-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 60* (135b 5x4) ME Trescothick 87* (201b 16x4)
65.1 Hall to Thorpe, one run, again a good inswinger, tries to drive it
on the onside, big inner edge onto pads to square leg
65.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defended to leg
65.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run
65.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run
65.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run
65.6 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, cover drive
End of over 66 (5 runs) England 234/2 (trail by 250 runs)
AJ Hall 16-5-48-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 61* (136b 5x4) ME Trescothick 91* (206b 17x4)
66.1 Adams to Thorpe, FOUR, full toss, driven to extra cover
66.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, defended
66.3 Adams to Thorpe, no run, defended to leg
66.4 Adams to Thorpe, no run, driven to mid on
66.5 Adams to Thorpe, no run, again driven to mid on
66.6 Adams to Thorpe, three runs, driven to backward point
End of over 67 (7 runs) England 241/2 (trail by 243 runs)
PR Adams 8-0-31-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 68* (142b 6x4) ME Trescothick 91* (206b 17x4)
67.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, pushed back
67.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, well pitched up, defended to cover
67.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, takes it on the full and
drives it to mid on
67.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, well down the legside
67.5 Hall to Thorpe, FOUR, half volley, which is driven off the front
foot in to mid wicket
67.6 Hall to Thorpe, one run, guided to backward point
End of over 68 (5 runs) England 246/2 (trail by 238 runs)
AJ Hall 17-5-53-1 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 73* (148b 7x4) ME Trescothick 91* (206b 17x4)
68.1 Adams to Thorpe, no run, pads it out
68.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, pitched outside the line of off stump,
takes it on the front pad
68.3 Adams to Thorpe, no run, well outside leg, swept hard but straight
to short fine leg
68.4 Adams to Thorpe, no run, forward in defense
68.5 Adams to Thorpe, no run, quicker, a bit short in length, defended
back
68.6 Adams to Thorpe, no run, pushed to mid on
End of over 69 (maiden) England 246/2 (trail by 238 runs)
PR Adams 9-1-31-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 91* (206b 17x4) GP Thorpe 73* (154b 7x4)
Kallis back on
69.1 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, width given Trescothick
takes it and punches past cover to the fence
69.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left through to keeper
69.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, angling away outside off to be left
alone
69.4 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, well timed push to cover
69.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, defended
69.6 Kallis to Thorpe, one run, nudged away down to third man
End of over 70 (6 runs) England 252/2 (trail by 232 runs)
JH Kallis 13-1-54-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 74* (156b 7x4) ME Trescothick 96* (210b 18x4)
70.1 Adams to Thorpe, FOUR, well timed push off the backfoot beats mid
on, Nitini chases it ball races away and crossed the rope
70.2 Adams to Thorpe, no run, forward in defense
70.3 Adams to Thorpe, one run, opens the face of blade toward backward
point
70.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run, on forward, defended
70.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, on legs, tucked away uppishly to
silly mid on, dropped
70.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, turned to short fine leg
End of over 71 (5 runs) England 257/2 (trail by 227 runs)
PR Adams 10-1-36-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 79* (159b 8x4) ME Trescothick 96* (213b 18x4)
71.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, well directed short delivery, sways away
at the last movement
71.2 Kallis to Thorpe, one run, cut away in the air to deep cover, Adams
dives and stop it
71.3 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, short, Trescothick goes after and
pulls it, one bounce to McKenzie at long leg
71.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left through to keeper
71.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, left alone outside off, slightly wide, no
need to play at that
71.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, extra bounce, keeper takes it well over his head
End of over 72 (2 runs) England 259/2 (trail by 225 runs)
JH Kallis 14-1-56-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 97* (214b 18x4) GP Thorpe 80* (164b 8x4)
72.1 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, long hop, pulls it infront of square to
the legside one bounce four and that's 4th test century for
Trescothick
72.2 Adams to Trescothick, one run, driven to mid on
72.3 Adams to Thorpe, one run, pushed to cover
72.4 Adams to Trescothick, one run, turned to deep square leg
72.5 Adams to Thorpe, no run, turned to leg
72.6 Adams to Thorpe, one run, tucked around the corner to mid wicket
End of over 73 (8 runs) England 267/2 (trail by 217 runs)
PR Adams 11-1-44-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 82* (167b 8x4) ME Trescothick 103* (217b 19x4)
73.1 Kallis to Thorpe, FOUR, edged past vacant 2nd slip to third man
boundary
73.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, defended to point
73.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, pushed with soft hand infront of point
73.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short in length, not pulls it properly to
mid wicket
73.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, solid defensive push to mid off
73.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, cut away to Gibbs at point
End of over 74 (4 runs) England 271/2 (trail by 213 runs)
JH Kallis 15-1-60-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 103* (217b 19x4) GP Thorpe 86* (173b 9x4)
Rudolph brought into attack from Pavilion End
74.1 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, from round the wicket, pitched well
outside off, padded away
74.2 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, again pads it out
74.3 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, well forward, gentle paddle sweep
to short fine leg
74.4 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, on forward, defended
74.5 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, tossed well up, padded away
74.6 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, pitched outside off again takes it
on the front pad
End of over 75 (maiden) England 271/2 (trail by 213 runs)
JA Rudolph 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 86* (173b 9x4) ME Trescothick 103* (223b 19x4)
75.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, was outside off and left alone
75.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, pushed to point
75.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, well pitched up outside off, defended to
mid off
75.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, driven to cover
75.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, cut away straight to cover
75.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, pushed wide of mid off and that's lunch
on day three
End of over 76 (maiden) England 271/2 (trail by 213 runs)
JH Kallis 16-2-60-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 103* (223b 19x4) GP Thorpe 86* (179b 9x4)
Please join us again in 40 mins
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Hello and welcome back to The AMP Oval, London
The after lunch session about to start
Rudolph will bowl to Trescothick
76.1 Rudolph to Trescothick, FOUR, full toss, drives, edges to third man
boundary
76.2 Rudolph to Trescothick, one run, again full toss, this time drives
it to long on
76.3 Rudolph to Thorpe, no run, tosses up, get some turn, iner edge onto
pads
76.4 Rudolph to Thorpe, one run, driven down the ground to lone on
76.5 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, on target, defended on the front
foot to silly point
76.6 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, flighted on the off, Batsman leans
forward and defends it
End of over 77 (6 runs) England 277/2 (trail by 207 runs)
JA Rudolph 2-1-6-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 87* (181b 9x4) ME Trescothick 108* (227b 20x4)
77.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short ball outside off, misstimed cut to
point
77.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short in length, punches off the backfoot
to mid off
77.3 Kallis to Thorpe, FOUR, Shot! short and wide outside off, goes back
and played a crashign cut shot in front of point for four
77.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, defended to mid off
77.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short in length, punches it to cover
77.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, good length ball, defended to point
End of over 78 (4 runs) England 281/2 (trail by 203 runs)
JH Kallis 17-2-64-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 108* (227b 20x4) GP Thorpe 91* (187b 10x4)
78.1 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, tosses up, driven to mid on
78.2 Rudolph to Trescothick, FOUR, full toss, nicely pulled away to deep
mid wicket, one bounce inside the bounary rope
78.3 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, pushed back
78.4 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, defended
78.5 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, on forward, defended
78.6 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, comes forward and defends it down
with a straight bat
End of over 79 (4 runs) England 285/2 (trail by 199 runs)
JA Rudolph 3-1-10-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 91* (187b 10x4) ME Trescothick 112* (233b 21x4)
79.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, short and wide outside off, tempting a
rash shot gets beaten
79.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, defended to mid off
79.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, on legs, moves away a little bit, tries
to play on the onside, leading edge to cover
79.4 Kallis to Thorpe, two runs, tucked away to long leg
79.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended with full face of the
bat back to bowler
79.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, good length ball, defends it to cover
End of over 80 (2 runs) England 287/2 (trail by 197 runs)
JH Kallis 18-2-66-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 112* (233b 21x4) GP Thorpe 93* (193b 10x4)
New ball is due now
Smith takes a new ball straight away, and its Ntini to bowl the
first over with this new ball
80.1 Ntini to Trescothick, three runs, pitches on legs, nicely clipped
away to long leg
80.2 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, on target, defended to cover
80.3 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, pitches outside leg, nips back into the
left hander, inside edge onto pads
80.4 Ntini to Thorpe, legbye: one run, again good delivery, tries to
play on the onside, hit the guard area on the way to third man
region
80.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, from wide of the crease, pitches
outside leg, hit pads, appeal for, declined by Venkat
80.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, cut it not
properly timed it to point
End of over 81 (4 runs) England 291/2 (trail by 193 runs)
M Ntini 14-1-48-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 93* (196b 10x4) ME Trescothick 115* (236b 21x4)
Pollock comes onto attack
81.1 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, outside off, steered to third man
81.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off and seaming away to be
left alone
81.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good ball and a good leave just
outside off
81.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good length ball, comes back into
the left hadner, beaten between bat and pads on the way through to
keeper
81.5 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, open the face of the bat and runs
it down to third man region
81.6 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, pitches outside off, swings away, comes on
the front foot, open the face of the bat and guided very fine to
third man boundary
End of over 82 (6 runs) England 297/2 (trail by 187 runs)
SM Pollock 19-5-63-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 116* (240b 21x4) GP Thorpe 98* (198b 11x4)
82.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, fuller length ball, nice solid drive
down the ground but straight to mid off fielder
82.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, again from wide of the crease,
pitches outside leg, hit on pads, appeal for lbw, declined by
Venkat
82.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery, on target,
outside off left alone
82.4 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, turned to fine leg
82.5 Ntini to Thorpe, two runs, 100!!short ball, goes back and punches
it to behind point and completed his 100
82.6 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, turned to fine leg
End of over 83 (4 runs) England 301/2 (trail by 183 runs)
M Ntini 15-1-52-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 101* (200b 11x4) ME Trescothick 117* (244b 21x4)
83.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good outswinger, plays and misses
outisde off stump
83.2 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, short ball, goes back and cut it hard to
deep cover for four
83.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good come back by pollock, pitches on
off, and get some bounce with the swing, plays and misses
83.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good ball agian, pads it away, appeal
for lbw declined
83.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, defended
83.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, defended to off
End of over 84 (4 runs) England 305/2 (trail by 179 runs)
SM Pollock 20-5-67-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 117* (244b 21x4) GP Thorpe 105* (206b 12x4)
84.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short ball, goes back and pulled away
to short mid wicket
84.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, left alone
84.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
84.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, fuller length ball, driven back to
bowler
84.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, short ball, cut it straight to point
fielder
84.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, good delivery, pitche son off and
shapes away, plays and misses outside off
End of over 85 (maiden) England 305/2 (trail by 179 runs)
M Ntini 16-2-52-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 105* (206b 12x4) ME Trescothick 117* (250b 21x4)
85.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run
85.2 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
85.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, good length delivery, on target, outside
off left alone
85.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, punches into covers
85.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, moving away off a good length, left
alone
85.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, short delviery on the off stump, extra
bounce, left through to keeper
End of over 86 (maiden) England 305/2 (trail by 179 runs)
SM Pollock 21-6-67-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 117* (250b 21x4) GP Thorpe 105* (212b 12x4)
86.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, down the leg, ducks under
86.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, beauty! from wider of the creas
pitched on leg and seams away, plays and misses
86.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angling into the batsman, defended
86.4 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short ball, pulled in front of square
along the ground to mid wicket
86.5 Ntini to Trescothick, bye: two runs, left through to keeper who
misses it
86.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on the stumps with some good bounce,
left alone
End of over 87 (6 runs) England 311/2 (trail by 173 runs)
M Ntini 17-2-56-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 105* (212b 12x4) ME Trescothick 121* (256b 22x4)
87.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, let go to the keeper
87.2 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, glorious off drive shows full face of the
bat down the ground for four!
87.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, defended to short cover
87.4 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, short and wide, cut away behind point,
ball races away for another boundary
87.5 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, nasty delivery, off the edge to third
man
87.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on the stumps, defended to leg
End of over 88 (9 runs) England 320/2 (trail by 164 runs)
SM Pollock 22-6-76-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 114* (217b 14x4) ME Trescothick 121* (257b 22x4)
88.1 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, comes forward and plays solid looking
defensive shot
88.2 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short, back cut to point
88.3 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, short, leans back and pulls it, can't beat
Rudolph at mid on
88.4 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, defened back
88.5 Ntini to Thorpe, FOUR, Fantastic shot! angling away outside off, on
the back foot, hammers that past the cover point who has no time
to react, races to the cover point rope
88.6 Ntini to Thorpe, one run, turned to backward square leg
End of over 89 (5 runs) England 325/2 (trail by 159 runs)
M Ntini 18-2-61-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 119* (223b 15x4) ME Trescothick 121* (257b 22x4)
89.1 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, slower delivery, defended
89.2 Pollock to Thorpe, FOUR, width offered and cracks it over cover for
another boundary
89.3 Pollock to Thorpe, no run
89.4 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket, angling into the
batsman outside off, left alone
89.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, solid defensive push to point
89.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, a short one outside off and left alone
End of over 90 (4 runs) England 329/2 (trail by 155 runs)
SM Pollock 23-6-80-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 121* (257b 22x4) GP Thorpe 123* (229b 16x4)
Match State: Drinks
Hall on
90.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run, too much width outside off, crashed
it to deep point
90.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket, defended
90.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, quicker dleivery outside off, Thorpe plays
and misses
90.4 Hall to Thorpe, one run, cuts and got an edge to keeper
90.5 Hall to Trescothick, wide: no run
90.5 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, steered away to deep third man
90.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, inswinger, leaves it to keeper
End of over 91 (5 runs) England 334/2 (trail by 150 runs)
AJ Hall 18-5-58-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 124* (232b 16x4) ME Trescothick 124* (260b 22x4)
Kallis comes on
91.1 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, pushed to point, Trescothick want's
single sent back, Gibbs throw hits the stumps, tv called
replay shows Trescothick back in crease in time
91.2 Kallis to Thorpe, no run
91.3 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, defended to cover
91.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, overpitched, driven but straight to cover
91.5 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, jumps on his toes and defend to cover
91.6 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, struck firmly back to bowler
End of over 92 (maiden) England 334/2 (trail by 150 runs)
JH Kallis 19-3-66-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 124* (260b 22x4) GP Thorpe 124* (238b 16x4)
92.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, fine ball full and its left alone,
passed close to off stump
92.2 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, from round the wicket, nudged down
to Adams at backward point
92.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, fuller ball, drives and gets an edge
onto pads
92.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, steered to point
92.5 Hall to Trescothick, one run, driven to sweeper cover
92.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run
End of over 93 (3 runs) England 337/2 (trail by 147 runs)
AJ Hall 19-5-61-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 127* (265b 22x4) GP Thorpe 124* (239b 16x4)
93.1 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR
93.2 Kallis to Trescothick, two runs
93.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
93.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
93.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
93.6 Kallis to Trescothick, one run
End of over 94 (7 runs) England 344/2 (trail by 140 runs)
JH Kallis 20-3-73-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 134* (271b 23x4) GP Thorpe 124* (239b 16x4)
94.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defended on the backfoot
94.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defende to mid off, Smith fields
94.3 Hall to Trescothick, one run, turned to mid wicket
94.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, inside edge onto pads
94.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, defended to mid off
94.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run, struck powrfully to deep mid off
End of over 95 (1 run) England 345/2 (trail by 139 runs)
AJ Hall 20-5-62-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 135* (274b 23x4) GP Thorpe 124* (242b 16x4)
95.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, sharp incutter that beats
Trescothick outside off
95.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, on target, gets his front foot
forward and defends it down
95.3 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, punches to sweeper cover
95.4 Kallis to Thorpe, no run, pitches well outside off came in sharply,
defended
95.5 Kallis to Thorpe, OUT: Got'm!!! an inswinger, went through the bat
and pad gap and of course onto off stump
England 346/3, Partnership of 268
GP Thorpe b Kallis 124 (244b 16x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 136* (277b 23x4) JH Kallis 20.5-3-74-1 (1w)
Smith walks in
95.6 Kallis to Smith, FOUR, whipped away nicely off his legs to deep
square leg
End of over 96 (5 runs) England 350/3 (trail by 134 runs)
JH Kallis 21-3-78-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 136* (277b 23x4) ET Smith 4* (1b 1x4)
96.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, driven hard to cover
96.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defended on the backfoot
96.3 Hall to Trescothick, one run, to third man
96.4 Hall to Smith, no run, played defensively to midon
96.5 Hall to Smith, no run, defended back
96.6 Hall to Smith, no run, comes forward and plays solid looking
defensive shot
End of over 97 (1 run) England 351/3 (trail by 133 runs)
AJ Hall 21-5-63-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 137* (280b 23x4) ET Smith 4* (4b 1x4)
97.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, allowed to pass, outside off
97.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run
Rain stops play
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Hello and welcome back
97.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, driven to cover
97.4 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, short and wide cut away to cover
sweeper
97.5 Kallis to Smith, one run, steered away to third man
97.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left through to keeper
End of over 98 (2 runs) England 353/3 (trail by 131 runs)
JH Kallis 22-3-80-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ET Smith 5* (5b 1x4) ME Trescothick 138* (285b 23x4)
Pollock on
98.1 Pollock to Smith, no run, short ball outside off, cut it to point
98.2 Pollock to Smith, no run, on target, defend back
98.3 Pollock to Smith, no run, moving away off a good length, left alone
98.4 Pollock to Smith, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
98.5 Pollock to Smith, no run, overpitched ball, driven to cover
98.6 Pollock to Smith, no run, again on target, defended on the front
foot to cover
End of over 99 (maiden) England 353/3 (trail by 131 runs)
SM Pollock 24-7-80-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 138* (285b 23x4) ET Smith 5* (11b 1x4)
99.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, from round the wicket, wide of the
crease, pitches outside off, shapes away from the left hander,
left alone through to keeper
99.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, this time angling into the batsamn,
well down the legside through to keeper
99.3 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, ball angling away after pitching, no shot offered
99.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, short and wide asking to hit, cut it
but straight to point fielder
99.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, bouncer ducks underneath it
99.6 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, short ball outside off, comes on
the front foot, open the face of the bat and runs it down to third
man for an easy single
End of over 100 (1 run) England 354/3 (trail by 130 runs)
JH Kallis 23-3-81-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 139* (291b 23x4) ET Smith 5* (11b 1x4)
100.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on target, defended on the front
foot to cover
100.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pitcehs outside off, swings into
the batsman, pushed back to bowler
100.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, nice drive on the front foot on the
up but straight to extra cover fielder
100.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, plays and
misses
100.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off and seaming away to be
left alone
100.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pitches on legs, swings in, tries
to drive, inner edge onto pads
End of over 101 (maiden) England 354/3 (trail by 130 runs)
SM Pollock 25-8-80-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ET Smith 5* (11b 1x4) ME Trescothick 139* (297b 23x4)
101.1 Kallis to Smith, wide: no run, way outside off
101.1 Kallis to Smith, no run, again well wide outside off, lets it go
through to keeper
101.2 Kallis to Smith, no run, short in length ball, defends it off the
backfoot inner edge onto pads
101.3 Kallis to Smith, no run, nice drive on the front foot to point
fielder
101.4 Kallis to Smith, no run, again outside off, cuts and misses the
outer edge through to keeper
101.5 Kallis to Smith, no run, on target, defended to cover
101.6 Kallis to Smith, no run, on target, comes on the front foot, right
behind the line of the ball and defended back to bowler
End of over 102 (1 run) England 355/3 (trail by 129 runs)
JH Kallis 24-3-82-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 139* (297b 23x4) ET Smith 5* (17b 1x4)
102.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pitches on legstump, comes into the
batsman, hti on pads, appeal for lbw, ballhti bit high on pads,
not out said venkat
102.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
102.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off and seaming away to be
left alone
102.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, again good inswinger, Trescothick
hurry to defends it to gully
102.5 Pollock to Trescothick, FOUR, good length ball outside off, drives
it on the up just behind point for four timing was excellent in
this stroke
102.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, defended to cover
End of over 103 (4 runs) England 359/3 (trail by 125 runs)
SM Pollock 26-8-84-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ET Smith 5* (17b 1x4) ME Trescothick 143* (303b 24x4)
103.1 Kallis to Smith, no run, fuller length ball, misstimed drive back
to bowler
103.2 Kallis to Smith, no run, on target, defended
103.3 Kallis to Smith, no run, short ball well outside off, left alone
through to keeper
103.4 Kallis to Smith, no run, short of a length, outside the off, moving
further away, through to the keeper
103.5 Kallis to Smith, no run, pitches on legs, tries to wrok it on the
onside, hit on pads
103.6 Kallis to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, slightly wide, no
need to play at that
End of over 104 (maiden) England 359/3 (trail by 125 runs)
JH Kallis 25-4-82-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 143* (303b 24x4) ET Smith 5* (23b 1x4)
104.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, good delivery outside off, pitches
on off and swings away, plays and misses
104.2 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, pitches on off, comes down the
wicket tries to loft it over mid wicket, leading edge to third man
104.3 Pollock to Smith, no run, good ball and a good leave just outside
off
104.4 Pollock to Smith, no run, lovely delivery, pitches just outside
off, swings away with some extra bounce, plays and misses through
to keeper
104.5 Pollock to Smith, no run, off the pads to square leg
104.6 Pollock to Smith, no run, outswinger, just outside off stump, that
is left by batsman
End of over 105 (1 run) England 360/3 (trail by 124 runs)
SM Pollock 27-8-85-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 144* (305b 24x4) ET Smith 5* (27b 1x4)
105.1 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, driven to sweeper cover
105.2 Kallis to Smith, no run, wide delivery, left alone by batsman
105.3 Kallis to Smith, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
105.4 Kallis to Smith, no run, short in length, punches off the backfoot
to cover
105.5 Kallis to Smith, no run, good solid defensive shot to cover
105.6 Kallis to Smith, no run, on target, defended to cover off the
backfoot
End of over 106 (1 run) England 361/3 (trail by 123 runs)
JH Kallis 26-4-83-1 (2w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 145* (306b 24x4) ET Smith 5* (32b 1x4)
106.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, kept bit low, chopped
it to slip
106.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pitches on legs, came back sharply,
hit on thigh
106.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, drives it on the up to extra cover
fielder
106.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on target, nicely defended with bat
and pads together to cover
106.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, short ball outside off, Trescothick
tries to pull it from outside off, beaten
106.6 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, short ball outside off, cuts it
down to third man region
End of over 107 (1 run) England 362/3 (trail by 122 runs)
SM Pollock 28-8-86-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 146* (312b 24x4) ET Smith 5* (32b 1x4)
Hall replaces kallis
107.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, well down the legside from round the
wicket, tries to flick it, misse through to keeper
107.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, defended to gully
107.3 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, Shot! comes down the wicket and lofted
it over bowler head down the ground to mid on for four and
completed his 150!
107.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, well down the leg through to keeper
107.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, well down the legside, through to
keeper
107.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, left alone through to keeper
End of over 108 (4 runs) England 366/3 (trail by 118 runs)
AJ Hall 22-5-67-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ET Smith 5* (32b 1x4) ME Trescothick 150* (318b 25x4)
108.1 Pollock to Smith, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving further away, through to the keeper
108.2 Pollock to Smith, two runs, short ball, goes back and punches it to
point missfielded by Rudolph
108.3 Pollock to Smith, FOUR, fuller length ball, comes on the front foot
and played a nice solid drive down the ground to mid on for four
108.4 Pollock to Smith, FOUR, slightly short ball, goes back and pulls it
to wide of mid on for four
108.5 Pollock to Smith, one run, tucked away off his hips to long leg
108.6 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, guided to third man
End of over 109 (12 runs) England 378/3 (trail by 106 runs)
SM Pollock 29-8-98-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 151* (319b 25x4) ET Smith 16* (37b 3x4)
109.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, short in length, defended off the
backfoot
109.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run, guided to gully
109.3 Hall to Trescothick, one run, from wide of the crease, angling into
the batsman, flicked away to fine leg
109.4 Hall to Smith, no run, turned to square leg
109.5 Hall to Smith, OUT: pitches on off, swings into the batsman, plays
on the back foot, misses the line of the ball and caught plumb in
front of stumps, huge appeal for lbw, Taufel raises his finger up
England 379/4, Partnership of 33
ET Smith lbw b Hall 16 (39b 3x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 152* (322b 25x4) AJ Hall 22.5-5-68-2 (1w)
Stewart in
109.6 Hall to Stewart, no run, outside off, gets the front foot forward
and lets it alone to the keeper
End of over 110 (1 run) England 379/4 (trail by 105 runs)
AJ Hall 23-5-68-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 152* (322b 25x4) AJ Stewart 0* (1b)
110.1 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, pushed to deep cover for an easy
single
110.2 Pollock to Stewart, no run, on off, inner edge onto pads, pops up,
no short leg there
110.3 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended to cover
110.4 Pollock to Stewart, no run, on target, defended to mid on
110.5 Pollock to Stewart, no run, just wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
110.6 Pollock to Stewart, no run, pitches outside off, gets extra bounce
from good length, well left through to keeper
End of over 111 (1 run) England 380/4 (trail by 104 runs)
SM Pollock 30-8-99-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 153* (323b 25x4) AJ Stewart 0* (6b)
111.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run, short ball, goes back and punches it
to deep cover
111.2 Hall to Stewart, no run, outswinger, just outside off stump, that
is left by batsman
111.3 Hall to Stewart, no run, good ball and a good leave just outside
off
111.4 Hall to Stewart, no run, lovely delivery, outside off, plays and
misses outside off stump
111.5 Hall to Stewart, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, ball angling away after pitching, no shot offered
111.6 Hall to Stewart, no run, short and wide outside leg, left alone
through to keeper
End of over 112 (1 run) England 381/4 (trail by 103 runs)
AJ Hall 24-5-69-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 154* (324b 25x4) AJ Stewart 0* (11b)
Ntini back onto attack
112.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, plays and misses outside off
112.2 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, turned to leg and run a quick single
112.3 Ntini to Stewart, no run, well outside off, left alone
112.4 Ntini to Stewart, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
112.5 Ntini to Stewart, no run, bounce and movement, outside the off,
left alone
112.6 Ntini to Stewart, no run, defended
End of over 113 (1 run) England 382/4 (trail by 102 runs)
M Ntini 19-2-62-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 155* (326b 25x4) AJ Stewart 0* (15b)
113.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run, turned to leg, bit miss
understanding, but completed the run safely
113.2 Hall to Stewart, no run, sharp inswinger, tries to defend it on the
front foot, beaten between bat and pad through to keeper
113.3 Hall to Stewart, FOUR, driven on the front foot, on the up, timing
is perfect and ball races away towards cover boundary rope
113.4 Hall to Stewart, two runs, turned to backward square leg
113.5 Hall to Stewart, no run, on target, driven to mid on
113.6 Hall to Stewart, no run, again just wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
End of over 114 (7 runs) England 389/4 (trail by 95 runs)
AJ Hall 25-5-76-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 156* (327b 25x4) AJ Stewart 6* (20b 1x4)
114.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, short ball outside off, cut it to
sweeper cover
114.2 Ntini to Stewart, no run, on target, pushed to mid on
114.3 Ntini to Stewart, two runs, fuller length ball, guided to third man
114.4 Ntini to Stewart, no run, tries to drive on the up, not properly
timed it
114.5 Ntini to Stewart, no run, turned to short mid wicket
114.6 Ntini to Stewart, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
End of over 115 (3 runs) England 392/4 (trail by 92 runs)
M Ntini 20-2-65-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 157* (328b 25x4) AJ Stewart 8* (25b 1x4)
115.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, slightly wide,
no need to play at that
115.2 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, short ball on legs, nicely whipped
away to long leg
115.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, pushed to point
115.4 Hall to Trescothick, one run, driven wide of mid off and run a
quick single
115.5 Hall to Stewart, no run, short ball, goes back and punches it to
mid off
115.6 Hall to Stewart, no run, outside off and seaming away to be left
alone
End of over 116 (3 runs) England 395/4 (trail by 89 runs)
AJ Hall 26-5-79-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 160* (332b 25x4) AJ Stewart 8* (27b 1x4)
116.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, crashing cover drive but only for
single
116.2 Ntini to Stewart, no run, on target, pushed back to bowler
Drizzle starts again
116.3 Ntini to Stewart, no run
116.4 Ntini to Stewart, one run, short ball on hips, nicely tucked away
to deep mid wicket
116.5 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short ball, outside off, sliced it to
third man region, flying effort by Adams at the boundary rope, but
dropped, thats the highest score for Trescothick
116.6 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short ball, goes back and pulls it to
deep mid wicket for another four
End of over 117 (10 runs) England 405/4 (trail by 79 runs)
M Ntini 21-2-75-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 9* (30b 1x4) ME Trescothick 169* (335b 27x4)
Match State: Drinks
Adams onto attack
117.1 Adams to Stewart, no run, tosse up on legs, turned to leg
117.2 Adams to Stewart, no run
117.3 Adams to Stewart, no run, from round the wicket, tosses up,
defended
117.4 Adams to Stewart, legbye: three runs, off the pads to fine leg
117.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run, wrong one from Adams, pitches on
rough, spins in sharply, played it late to point, slight appeal
for lbw, declined by Taufel
117.6 Adams to Trescothick, one run, swept away to long leg
End of over 118 (4 runs) England 409/4 (trail by 75 runs)
PR Adams 12-1-45-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 170* (337b 27x4) AJ Stewart 9* (34b 1x4)
118.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, short ball outside off, open the
face of the bat and runs it down to third man region
118.2 Ntini to Stewart, FOUR, Shot! short ball, goes back, stands up off
his toes, punches it to cover with great timing, ball races away
towards cover boundary
118.3 Ntini to Stewart, no run, pushed back to bowler
118.4 Ntini to Stewart, FOUR, Shot!overpitched ball, down on one knee and
stylishly driven between extra cover and mid of for four
118.5 Ntini to Stewart, no run, well outside off and he covers up to
leave it
118.6 Ntini to Stewart, one run, pushed to mid on and run a quick single
End of over 119 (10 runs) England 419/4 (trail by 65 runs)
M Ntini 22-2-85-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 18* (39b 3x4) ME Trescothick 171* (338b 27x4)
119.1 Adams to Stewart, no run, driven to mid off
119.2 Adams to Stewart, no run, defended to leg
119.3 Adams to Stewart, no run, defended
119.4 Adams to Stewart, no run, tosses up, open the face of the bat and
guided to gully
119.5 Adams to Stewart, no run, comes forward and defended
119.6 Adams to Stewart, no run, tosses up, defended to silly point
End of over 120 (maiden) England 419/4 (trail by 65 runs)
PR Adams 13-2-45-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 171* (338b 27x4) AJ Stewart 18* (45b 3x4)
Hall back onto attack
120.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, well down the legside through to
keeper
120.2 Hall to Trescothick, one run, turned to long leg
120.3 Hall to Stewart, no run, fuller length ball, driven to mid off
120.4 Hall to Stewart, one run, short of length ball, goes back, open the
face of the bat and runs it down to third man region
120.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, driven to point
120.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, nice solid drive down the ground to
mid on fielder
End of over 121 (2 runs) England 421/4 (trail by 63 runs)
AJ Hall 27-5-81-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 19* (47b 3x4) ME Trescothick 172* (342b 27x4)
121.1 Adams to Stewart, one run, short ball, outside off, goes back and
cut it hard but staright to sweeper cover
121.2 Adams to Trescothick, one run, again ball turn sharply into the
batsman, gets the inner edge of the bat to backward square leg
121.3 Adams to Stewart, one run, short ball, cut it to point
121.4 Adams to Trescothick, SIX, Shot!! full toss on legs, nicely put
away over deep mid wicket boundary for SIX
121.5 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, tosses up, well outside off, drives it
on the front foot in the gap between extra cover and mid off, ball
races away towards the boundary rope for four
121.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run
End of over 122 (13 runs) England 434/4 (trail by 50 runs)
PR Adams 14-2-58-0 - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 21* (49b 3x4) ME Trescothick 183* (346b 28x4 1x6)
122.1 Hall to Stewart, one run, driven to deep cover
122.2 Hall to Trescothick, one run, on target, played with soft hands to
cover and run a quick single
122.3 Hall to Stewart, no run, on target, gets right behind the line of
the ball and pushed back to bowler
122.4 Hall to Stewart, no run, left alone, slight away movement takes it
even further away
122.5 Hall to Stewart, no run, driven to short extra cover
122.6 Hall to Stewart, no run, turned to short mid wicket
End of over 123 (2 runs) England 436/4 (trail by 48 runs)
AJ Hall 28-5-83-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 184* (347b 28x4 1x6) AJ Stewart 22* (54b 3x4)
123.1 Adams to Trescothick, no run, driven to mid wicket
123.2 Adams to Trescothick, one run, tucked around the corner to short
fine leg
123.3 Adams to Stewart, no run
123.4 Adams to Stewart, FOUR, whipped away to deep mid wicket
123.5 Adams to Stewart, no run, forward in defense
123.6 Adams to Stewart, no run, defended
End of over 124 (5 runs) England 441/4 (trail by 43 runs)
PR Adams 15-2-63-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 185* (349b 28x4 1x6) AJ Stewart 26* (58b 4x4)
124.1 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, Great Shot! driven on the up through
extra cover for another boundary
124.2 Hall to Trescothick, two runs, chips it over bowler head to mid
off, Smith cuts it off
124.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, on the pads to leg
124.4 Hall to Trescothick, FOUR, dirven on the up to extra cover, once
again the timing of stroke is excellent
124.5 Hall to Trescothick, one run, flicked away off his toes to long leg
124.6 Hall to Stewart, one run, short, pulls it but not connects it
properly
End of over 125 (12 runs) England 453/4 (trail by 31 runs)
AJ Hall 29-5-95-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 27* (59b 4x4) ME Trescothick 196* (354b 30x4 1x6)
Rudolph replaces Adams
125.1 Rudolph to Stewart, one run, driven down the ground and takes a
quick single
125.2 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, well outside off, pads it out
125.3 Rudolph to Trescothick, FOUR, 200! juicy half volley and
Trescothick drives it through cover for four and completed his
first double century
125.4 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, tossed up, defended
125.5 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, defended to point
125.6 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, defended back
End of over 126 (5 runs) England 458/4 (trail by 26 runs)
JA Rudolph 4-1-15-0 - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 28* (60b 4x4) ME Trescothick 200* (359b 31x4 1x6)
126.1 Hall to Stewart, FOUR, edged past slips to third man boundary
126.2 Hall to Stewart, no run, defended back
126.3 Hall to Stewart, one run, tucked around the corner to fine leg
126.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, mistimed push to mid on
126.5 Hall to Trescothick, one run, opens the blade of the bat towards
third man
126.6 Hall to Stewart, legbye: one run, to fine leg
End of over 127 (7 runs) England 465/4 (trail by 19 runs)
AJ Hall 30-5-101-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 33* (64b 5x4) ME Trescothick 201* (361b 31x4 1x6)
127.1 Rudolph to Stewart, no run
127.2 Rudolph to Stewart, no run, forward in defense
127.3 Rudolph to Stewart, no run, driven hard to cover, McKenzie dives
and stops it well
127.4 Rudolph to Stewart, no run, .;hit uppishly to McKenzie at covers,
and remarkably the catch is floored! was a simple catch
127.5 Rudolph to Stewart, one run, driven to long off
127.6 Rudolph to Trescothick, one run, turned to long leg
End of over 128 (2 runs) England 467/4 (trail by 17 runs)
JA Rudolph 5-1-17-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 202* (362b 31x4 1x6) AJ Stewart 34* (69b 5x4)
Pollock back on
128.1 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, has some width and it cracks it to
deep point
128.2 Pollock to Stewart, no run, plays and misses to a good outswinger
128.3 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended to mid off
128.4 Pollock to Stewart, no run, just wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
128.5 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended to gully
128.6 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended to point
End of over 129 (1 run) England 468/4 (trail by 16 runs)
SM Pollock 31-8-100-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 203* (363b 31x4 1x6) AJ Stewart 34* (74b 5x4)
129.1 Rudolph to Trescothick, no run, driven to mid on
129.2 Rudolph to Trescothick, SIX, full toss, Trescothick clouts the ball
over mid wicket for a huge six
129.3 Rudolph to Trescothick, one run, driven to deep cover
129.4 Rudolph to Stewart, no run, driven to mid off
129.5 Rudolph to Stewart, no run, again firm push to mid off
129.6 Rudolph to Stewart, FOUR, width outside off, cuts it in the gap to
deep point, Ntini cuts it off inside but can't stop himself to
roll over the boundary
End of over 130 (11 runs) England 479/4 (trail by 5 runs)
JA Rudolph 6-1-28-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 210* (366b 31x4 2x6) AJ Stewart 38* (77b 6x4)
130.1 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, pushed in the gap to cover for an
easy single
130.2 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended back
130.3 Pollock to Stewart, no run, defended to mid off
130.4 Pollock to Stewart, no run, pushed firmly back to bowler
130.5 Pollock to Stewart, OUT: pitched up, played across the line, loud
and confident appeal for lbw, umpire puts up his finger, plumb
infront
England 480/5, Partnership of 101
AJ Stewart lbw b Pollock 38 (81b 6x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 211* (367b 31x4 2x6) SM Pollock 31.5-8-101-2 (4nb)
Flintoff walks in
Match State: Drinks
130.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
End of over 131 (1 run) England 480/5 (trail by 4 runs)
SM Pollock 32-8-101-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 211* (367b 31x4 2x6) A Flintoff 0* (1b)
Ntini on
131.1 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, driven to mid on
131.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, this time driven straight to mid on
131.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, full, dug out to cover
131.4 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, pushed to cover for a quick single
131.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, attempted yorker, dug out, faint edge
through to keeper but there was no appeal from keeper
131.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, pushed to mid on
End of over 132 (3 runs) England 483/5 (trail by 1 runs)
M Ntini 23-2-88-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 214* (371b 31x4 2x6) A Flintoff 0* (3b)
132.1 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, tucked to long leg and scores are
level now
132.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, defended
132.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, defended on the front foot
132.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, outside off, plays and gets an edge
along the ground through to keeper
132.5 Pollock to Flintoff, (noball) no run, pushed to cover, was a noball
132.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, well forward, on the pads Pollock goes
to appeal but no luck
132.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, defended to cover
End of over 133 (2 runs) England 485/5 (lead by 1 runs)
SM Pollock 33-8-103-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 215* (372b 31x4 2x6) A Flintoff 0* (9b)
133.1 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short and wide, cracks it away down to
deep point ropes
133.2 Ntini to Trescothick, OUT: well directed short delivery,
Trescothick pulls it top edge went high in the air to fine leg,
Rudolph under it and makes no mistake, superb innings comes to an
end
England 489/6, Partnership of 9
ME Trescothick c Rudolph b Ntini 219 (374b 32x4 2x6)
A Flintoff 0* (9b) M Ntini 23.2-2-92-1 (1w 1nb)
Giles in
133.3 Ntini to Giles, no run, defended to cover
133.4 Ntini to Giles, one run, short of a good length, thick healthy edge
to third man
133.5 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, from wider of the crease angling into
batsman, tries to defend it inner edge to square leg
133.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, defended to point
End of over 134 (6 runs) England 491/6 (lead by 7 runs)
M Ntini 24-2-94-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 1* (10b) AF Giles 1* (3b)
Kallis back on
134.1 Kallis to Flintoff, FOUR, short, Flintoff picks the length early
and pulls it infront of square
134.2 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, defended to cover
134.3 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, solid punch to sweeper cover
134.4 Kallis to Giles, no run, driven to point
134.5 Kallis to Giles, no run, bouncer, ducks underneath it
134.6 Kallis to Giles, no run, punches to Adams at cover
End of over 135 (5 runs) England 496/6 (lead by 12 runs)
JH Kallis 27-4-88-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 6* (13b 1x4) AF Giles 1* (6b)
135.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, on target, defends it with full face of
the bat back to bowler
135.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short and wide well down the legside,
well taken by Boucher behind the stumps
135.3 Ntini to Flintoff, legbye: one run, off the pads to leg
135.4 Ntini to Giles, no run, defended to point
135.5 Ntini to Giles, no run, short in length goes back and defended to
off
135.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, bouncer from wide of the crease, ducks
underneath it
End of over 136 (1 run, maiden) England 497/6 (lead by 13 runs)
M Ntini 25-3-94-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 6* (16b 1x4) AF Giles 1* (9b)
136.1 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, on target, defended
136.2 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, pitches up to the batsman, good solid
drive to wide of mid off and run a single
136.3 Kallis to Giles, no run, short in length, goes back and pushed to
mid off
136.4 Kallis to Giles, no run, short ball again, pushed to cover
136.5 Kallis to Giles, no run, bit fuller in length, inner edge onto pads
136.6 Kallis to Giles, no run, short and wide outside off, plays a rash
shot, misses the outer edge through to keeper
End of over 137 (1 run) England 498/6 (lead by 14 runs)
JH Kallis 28-4-89-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 7* (18b 1x4) AF Giles 1* (13b)
137.1 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, short ball, pushed to cover for a quick
single
137.2 Ntini to Giles, no run, on target, defended
137.3 Ntini to Giles, no run, short in length, pushed back
137.4 Ntini to Giles, one run, turned to mid wicket and brings up
England's 500
137.5 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, pushed to cover and run a quick single
137.6 Ntini to Giles, no run, well outside off, left alone through to
keeper
End of over 138 (3 runs) England 501/6 (lead by 17 runs)
M Ntini 26-3-97-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 9* (20b 1x4) AF Giles 2* (17b)
138.1 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, pushed to mid off and run a single
138.2 Kallis to Giles, no run, short ball, Giles takes his eyes off the
ball, hit him on his arm guard
138.3 Kallis to Giles, no run, again bouncer ducks underneath it
138.4 Kallis to Giles, no run
138.5 Kallis to Giles, OUT: bit fuller length ball with some away swing,
comes half forward, plays away from the body, off the edge to Hall
at 2nd slip who takes a good low catch, this brings up the 150
wicket for Kallis
England 502/7, Partnership of 13
AF Giles c Hall b Kallis 2 (21b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 10* (21b 1x4) JH Kallis 28.5-4-90-2 (2w)
Bicknell in
138.6 Kallis to Bicknell, no run, another swinging delivery, hit on pads
bit high, no appeal for lbw
End of over 139 (1 run) England 502/7 (lead by 18 runs)
JH Kallis 29-4-90-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 10* (21b 1x4) MP Bicknell 0* (1b)
139.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, from wide of the crease, angling into
the right hander, defended
139.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, again from wide of the crease, drifting
down the legside, off the pads to keeper, slight appeal for catch
behind declined
139.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer, ducks underneath it
139.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, bouncer again, left alone through to
keeper
139.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, short in length ball, goes back, gets
right behind the line of the ball and defended
139.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, on target, defended to mid on
End of over 140 (maiden) England 502/7 (lead by 18 runs)
M Ntini 27-4-97-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Bicknell 0* (1b) A Flintoff 10* (27b 1x4)
And that ends the day's play, with England reaching 502 for 7, a
lead of 18 with 3 wickets in hand.
Please join us again tomorrow for the 4th day's play with the match
starting at 9:45 GMT.
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Good morning from the Oval for day four of the 5th Test between
England and South Africa
England are to bat on, trying to extend what could become an
important lead
The weather looks fine with the predicted rain not in sight at the
moment
Spin may become a factor as the game progresses with the pitch,
specially in the bowlers foot marks showing signs of wear
In general the pitch still looks like a belter and full of runs
For the forth day a full house will welcome the players onto the
field
Pollock to get the day underway
140.1 Pollock to Bicknell, no run, on line, short of a length, half
forward, pushes from the crease to the off side
140.2 Pollock to Bicknell, no run, angled in, straightens as it shapes to
go away, well in behibd it, defends to the off
140.3 Pollock to Bicknell, OUT: on the back foot, tracks back, back leg
and in front off off
England 502/8, Partnership of 0
MP Bicknell lbw b Pollock 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 10* (27b 1x4) SM Pollock 33.3-8-103-3 (5nb)
140.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, away movement again, squared up a bit,
fends off to the gully
140.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, left alone as it shapes away to slip,
plays inside the line
140.6 Pollock to Harmison, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 141 (maiden) England 502/8 (lead by 18 runs)
SM Pollock 34-9-103-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 10* (27b 1x4) SJ Harmison 0* (3b)
Kallis to start from the Vauxhall end
141.1 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, on the back foot, dabs away to the
covers
141.2 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, on the back foot, comes slightly
forward, pushes to the off
141.3 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, away swing, late, well in line,
standing in the crease, genly clips to the on side
141.4 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, just on the off, gets up slightly,
forward in the crease, pushes to backward point
141.5 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, on line and length, forward, pushes
back to Kallis
141.6 Kallis to Flintoff, FOUR, back of a length, just wide of the off.
forward and swings slightly across the line, good shot firmly
lofted over mid on
End of over 142 (4 runs) England 506/8 (lead by 22 runs)
JH Kallis 30-4-94-2 (2w) - Vauxhall End
SJ Harmison 0* (3b) A Flintoff 14* (33b 2x4)
142.1 Pollock to Harmison, (noball) no run, line and length, forward,
defends
142.1 Pollock to Harmison, no run, outside off, forward, tries to leave
alone, pulls the bat back, too slow, off the face to second slip
142.2 Pollock to Harmison, no run, left alone outside off
142.3 Pollock to Harmison, no run, short, too much on the leg side, leans
forward and leaves as it climbs over his back
142.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, forward, ball comes back at him,
inside edge into the pad, but still had it under control
142.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, left alone outside off
142.6 Pollock to Harmison, no run, forward, pushes from line to the gap
at the cover, sets off for the run, Flintoff does not want it
End of over 143 (1 run) England 507/8 (lead by 23 runs)
SM Pollock 35-9-104-3 (6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 14* (33b 2x4) SJ Harmison 0* (10b)
143.1 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, bouncer, goes under it
143.2 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, forward, drives firmly on the up, Ntini
fumbles at mid off, run not taken
143.3 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, slower ball, plays across the line
pulling, cuts back into the pad, appeals, not given
143.4 Kallis to Flintoff, FOUR, short, this time pulls well, races to mid
wicket
143.5 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, back to pull, top edge, flies high,
Kirsten does not pick it up, moves to late and Freddy gets away
with it
143.6 Kallis to Harmison, no run, forward, angled bat, runs it to gully
End of over 144 (5 runs) England 512/8 (lead by 28 runs)
JH Kallis 31-4-99-2 (2w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 19* (38b 3x4) SJ Harmison 0* (11b)
144.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, squares him up, almost walking into
the defensive push back at the bowler
144.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, leg side, forward, taken off the hips
to deep backward square leg, run not taken
144.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, down the pitch driving firmly to a
deep mid off, run again not taken
slip goes to mid wicket
144.4 Pollock to Flintoff, bye: FOUR, leg side, terrible ball, Boucher
has no chance and gets byes instead of wides against his name
slip goes back
144.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, down the pitch, drives firmly again,
no run taken to Hall at deep mid off
144.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, bouncer, well directed, Flintoff gets
under it
End of over 145 (4 runs, maiden) England 516/8 (lead by 32 runs)
SM Pollock 36-10-104-3 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 0* (11b) A Flintoff 19* (44b 3x4)
145.1 Kallis to Harmison, no run, outside off, away swing, drives, beaten
145.2 Kallis to Harmison, no run, on the back foot, pushes at it, beaten
by the away movement
145.3 Kallis to Harmison, no run, left alone this time, too wide
145.4 Kallis to Harmison, no run, again beaten by the late fullish away
swinger
145.5 Kallis to Harmison, no run, forward and across this time, ball
comes back at him, inside edge, squirts to the on side between
wicket and legs
145.6 Kallis to Harmison, no run, away swing, forward, beaten, good over
End of over 146 (maiden) England 516/8 (lead by 32 runs)
JH Kallis 32-5-99-2 (2w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 19* (44b 3x4) SJ Harmison 0* (17b)
146.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, forward, just short of a length, gets
up a bit, well controlled, outside half of the bat to backward
point
146.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, well forward, maybe falling over a
bit, but solid defence to the on side
146.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, line and length, all defensive on the
front foot
146.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, slight width, tries to steer the drive
past cover, not timed, cover fields
146.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, forward, just wide of off, plays late,
pushes to the off
146.6 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, outside off, forward, not the most
elagant drag to the on side. Pollock has to field, Flintoff keeps
the strike
End of over 147 (1 run) England 517/8 (lead by 33 runs)
SM Pollock 37-10-105-3 (6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 20* (50b 3x4) SJ Harmison 0* (17b)
147.1 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, forward, drives, in the air, mid off
well back, Ntini takes on the bounce
147.2 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, outside off, foot goes to the leg side,
carves it to the cover sweeper, no run taken
147.3 Kallis to Flintoff, FOUR, leg side, full toss, flicks to fine leg
147.4 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, short, pulls, again the top edge, goes
high to a normal mid on position, no one home
147.5 Kallis to Harmison, no run, full, leg stump, well worked to the on
side, no run taken
147.6 Kallis to Harmison, no run, on line, slightly leg stump, defends
from the front foot towards mid on area, Kallis round to field
End of over 148 (5 runs) England 522/8 (lead by 38 runs)
JH Kallis 33-5-104-2 (2w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 25* (54b 4x4) SJ Harmison 0* (19b)
148.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, forward, opens the face runs it to 3rd
man, no run taken
148.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, full, leg stump, a bit of a heave off
the front foot, inside edges down to deep square leg, no run taken
148.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, all defensive on the front foot
148.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, forward, defends, bat angle a bit
horizontal, bounces into the groun behind him and just over the
middle stump
148.5 Pollock to Flintoff, FOUR, makes room to the leg side, and cracks a
four past cover for his 1,000 th test run
great shot
148.6 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, leg side, whips the ball away to deep
backward square leg where McKenzie slides in to save the four
End of over 149 (5 runs) England 527/8 (lead by 43 runs)
SM Pollock 38-10-110-3 (6nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 30* (60b 5x4) SJ Harmison 0* (19b)
149.1 Kallis to Flintoff, FOUR, leg side, bad line, glances off the legs
fine to fine leg
149.2 Kallis to Flintoff, no run, slower ball, cuts back, forward,
slightly across the line, runs away to deep square leg
149.3 Kallis to Flintoff, SIX, in the arc, another slow ball, BANG, high
and handsome over long on
149.4 Kallis to Flintoff, one run, outside off, back, makes room, dabs
down to 3rd man passing the highest score by ENG v RSA at the Oval
149.5 Kallis to Harmison, no run, leg side, flicks, no contact
149.6 Kallis to Harmison, two runs, forward, a fine stroked drive to the
off, beats cover and Ntini has to chase from wide mid off
End of over 150 (13 runs) England 540/8 (lead by 56 runs)
JH Kallis 34-5-117-2 (2w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 41* (64b 6x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 2* (21b)
Ntini on
150.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, drives firmly from the off, all the way
to long off, no run taken
150.2 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, outside off, drives square, Adams on the
square boundary slides in at it, and misses
150.3 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, fuller ball, forward, clips that to wide
long on
150.4 Ntini to Flintoff, two runs, short, pulls, once again he top edges
it, and once again lands it in the gap for his 50
150.5 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, outside off, back, gets inside it,
plays late, chopping to 3rd man
150.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run, forward, defends down the wrong line,
beaten
End of over 151 (11 runs) England 551/8 (lead by 67 runs)
M Ntini 28-4-108-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 52* (69b 8x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 2* (22b)
Andrew Hall takes over from Kallis for a double change
151.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, down the pitch, drives, McKenzie fields
on the off side boundary
151.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, outside off, back, reaches across
stretching to get to it, harmlessly through to the keeper
151.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, once more drives to the cover sweeper
151.4 Hall to Flintoff, one run, full, carves it down to the sweeper as
the 50 partnership comes up, Harmison has 2 of them
3 slips in
151.5 Hall to Harmison, no run, yorker, beats the bat but wide of the off
151.6 Hall to Harmison, no run, forward, pushes into the gap at cover
End of over 152 (1 run) England 552/8 (lead by 68 runs)
AJ Hall 31-5-102-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 53* (73b 8x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 2* (24b)
Flintoff suddenly realises that his bat is broken, crack at the
bottom of the handle
2nd bat to have broken on him in the series
152.1 Ntini to Flintoff, wide: no run, bouncer, but flies miles over the
batsmans head, good call Venkat
152.1 Ntini to Flintoff, two runs, outside off, forward, gently pushes
just behind backward point, easy two, good batting
Score is 555, Flintoff on 55
152.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, gently forward, slight inside edge into
the pad
152.3 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, short, back, pulls, one bounce at mid
wicket
152.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, full, yorker, dug out firmly, goes all
the way to long off
152.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, outside off, makes room to work it to
the off, goes too far to the leg side, Boucher takes
152.6 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, across the line swing, bit of a slog,
just misses the off stump as Boucher takes
End of over 153 (7 runs) England 559/8 (lead by 75 runs)
M Ntini 29-4-115-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 2* (24b) A Flintoff 59* (79b 9x4 1x6)
153.1 Hall to Harmison, no run, forward, steers to backward point
153.2 Hall to Harmison, one run, outside off, forward, drives, outside
half of the bat, beats a diving gully yo 3rd man
153.3 Hall to Flintoff, legbye: FOUR, leg side, flicks, clips the pad
runs away fine
Extras creeping up to 50
153.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, defends from line down the pitch
153.5 Hall to Flintoff, no run, backs away to the leg stump, Hall sees,
follows him and cramps him up fending away to the off
153.6 Hall to Flintoff, one run, forward, pushes to the on side, Pollock
very slow off his heels, gives away a run as they go to drinks
End of over 154 (6 runs) England 565/8 (lead by 81 runs)
AJ Hall 32-5-104-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 60* (83b 9x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 3* (26b)
Match State: Drinks
154.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, forward, defends, into the foot, ball
ends up on the crease
154.2 Ntini to Flintoff, SIX, leg side, short, back and hooks that way
into the crowd
154.3 Ntini to Flintoff, SIX, and repeats it with the best of the day,
high mighty, into the suites
154.4 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, outside off, steers down to 3rd man
Record partnership for the 9th wicket ENG v RSA
Previous record was set in 1892 (71)
154.5 Ntini to Harmison, no run
154.6 Ntini to Harmison, no run, outside off, full, plays a shot at it,
very wide
End of over 155 (13 runs) England 578/8 (lead by 94 runs)
M Ntini 30-4-128-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 73* (87b 9x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 3* (28b)
9th 71 JT Hearne & H Wood Cape Town
1891/92
155.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, yorker, dug out
155.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, yorker, dug out
155.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, full, leg stump, stroked to long on
155.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run, yorker again, dug out, great control from
Hall
155.5 Hall to Flintoff, one run
155.6 Hall to Harmison, no run
End of over 156 (1 run) England 579/8 (lead by 95 runs)
AJ Hall 33-5-105-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 74* (92b 9x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 3* (29b)
156.1 Adams to Flintoff, no run
156.2 Adams to Flintoff, FOUR
156.3 Adams to Flintoff, bye: one run
156.4 Adams to Harmison, no run
156.5 Adams to Harmison, no run
156.6 Adams to Harmison, no run
End of over 157 (6 runs) England 584/8 (lead by 100 runs)
PR Adams 16-2-67-0 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 78* (95b 10x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 3* (32b)
157.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run
157.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run
157.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run
157.4 Hall to Flintoff, FOUR
157.5 Hall to Flintoff, one run
157.6 Hall to Harmison, no run
End of over 158 (5 runs) England 589/8 (lead by 105 runs)
AJ Hall 34-5-110-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Flintoff 83* (100b 11x4 3x6) SJ Harmison 3* (33b)
158.1 Adams to Flintoff, FOUR
158.2 Adams to Flintoff, two runs
158.3 Adams to Flintoff, SIX
158.4 Adams to Flintoff, OUT: goes big for the 100, swings to leg, beaten
England 601/9, Partnership of 99
A Flintoff b Adams 95 (104b 12x4 4x6)
SJ Harmison 3* (33b) PR Adams 16.4-2-79-1
158.5 Adams to Anderson, no run
158.6 Adams to Anderson, no run
End of over 159 (12 runs) England 601/9 (lead by 117 runs)
PR Adams 17-2-79-1 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 3* (33b) JM Anderson 0* (2b)
159.1 Hall to Harmison, one run
159.2 Hall to Anderson, no run
159.3 Hall to Anderson, no run, outside off, beaten
159.4 Hall to Anderson, no run, forward, angled across the left hander,
beaten
159.5 Hall to Anderson, no run, beaten again outside the off
159.6 Hall to Anderson, no run, left alone
End of over 160 (1 run) England 602/9 (lead by 118 runs)
AJ Hall 35-5-111-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
SJ Harmison 4* (34b) JM Anderson 0* (7b)
New ball being taken by Pollock
160.1 Pollock to Harmison, no run, beaten outside off
160.2 Pollock to Harmison, no run, forward, pushes down the pitch
160.3 Pollock to Harmison, no run, leg side, clips the pad, Boucher dives
across and takes one cleanly
160.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, short, outside off, pulls, no contact
160.5 Pollock to Harmison, one run, outside off, forward, runs it to 3rd
man
160.6 Pollock to Anderson, no run, left alone
End of over 161 (1 run) England 603/9 (lead by 119 runs)
SM Pollock 39-10-111-3 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 5* (39b) JM Anderson 0* (8b)
161.1 Ntini to Harmison, one run, bit of a swing, loops away to vacant
mid wicket
161.2 Ntini to Anderson, no run, yorker, just wide of the off, Boucer
fumbles again
161.3 Ntini to Anderson, no run, makes a lot of room to the leg, ball
moves away from him, can not recover from there, Boucher does take
this one
161.4 Ntini to Anderson, no run, beaten outside off from the front foot
161.5 Ntini to Anderson, no run, leg side, clips to mid wicket, looks for
a run, McKenzie in quickly
161.6 Ntini to Anderson, no run, outside off, goes across him, beaen
End of over 162 (1 run) England 604/9 (lead by 120 runs)
M Ntini 31-4-129-1 (2w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SJ Harmison 6* (40b) JM Anderson 0* (13b)
And Vaughan declares
Should leave about 2 overs before lunch
Match State: Innings Break
Bicknell to start to Smith
0.1 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on line and length, forward, pushes
defensively, round the pad, to the on side
0.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, left alone, slight swing back at the
left hander, not too far away
0.3 Bicknell to Smith, two runs, leg side, short of a length, worked
off the hips wide of fine leg where Anderson does well
0.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, forward, just outside the off, defensive
push to the off
0.5 Bicknell to Smith, no run, outside off, leaves him this time,
nearly reward, beats the edge
0.6 Bicknell to Smith, no run, full, forward, shapes to drive, this
time comes back at him, inside edge saves the huge lbw appeal
End of over 1 (2 runs) South Africa 2/0 (trail by 118 runs)
MP Bicknell 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 0* (0b) GC Smith 2* (6b)
Excellent first over
James Anderson oto share the new ball
1.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, leg side, prads at it, no contact
movement behind the sightscreen, embarrassed lady eventually sits
down
1.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
Gibbs making sure this is the last over before lunch
1.3 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, on line, cuts back sharply, into the
thigh pad, squirts to the off
1.4 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, away swing, gets well across
and drives with timing past cover point
1.5 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, leg side, well taken by Stewart, and
hopfully Boucher is learning
1.6 Anderson to Gibbs, FOUR, full, almost yorker, gets well inside it,
clips that just behind square on the leg side, all along the gras
End of over 2 (8 runs) South Africa 10/0 (trail by 110 runs)
JM Anderson 1-0-8-0 - Vauxhall End
GC Smith 2* (6b) HH Gibbs 8* (6b 2x4)
And Gibbs win with lunch called
we will be back in 40 minutes, visit www.cricinfo.com for a full
report of the great Flintoff innings
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Wecome back after lunch for a session that could determine the
outcome of this test
Sixty four overs left in todays play and so far no sign of the
predicted rainy weather
Bicknell will continue
2.1 Bicknell to Smith, no run, outside off, gets across, pushes at it,
beaten, was far away enough to leave
2.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on line, shuffling across, neither
forward or back, taken high on the pad, appeal, but going over
2.3 Bicknell to Smith, no run, gets forward, still outside half of the
bat, defends to the off
2.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, short of a length, back, just on off,
gets the feet moving and gets back and into line
2.5 Bicknell to Smith, no run, left alone going away outside off
2.6 Bicknell to Smith, one run, back of a length, leg stump, worked
down to wide fine leg
End of over 3 (1 run) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 109 runs)
MP Bicknell 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 3* (12b) HH Gibbs 8* (6b 2x4)
3.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, forward, walks into one, into the pad,
was going to hit all three, just on the edge of the line, and very
lucky not to be back to the change rooms, Venkat says no
3.2 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, leg side, clipped away to the on side
3.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, back on his toes, pushes to the off
3.4 Anderson to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
3.5 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, leg side, full, clipped off the toes this
time just forward of square on the on side
3.6 Anderson to Smith, no run, on the back foot, on line, forward,
turned to the on side
End of over 4 (8 runs) South Africa 19/0 (trail by 101 runs)
JM Anderson 2-0-16-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 8* (6b 2x4) GC Smith 11* (18b 2x4)
Full house crowd in good mood
There are clowns, brides, melon heads, grooms, judges and various
strange outfits
4.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
4.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
4.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, leg side, flicks, Stewart collects
4.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone
4.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, and maybe for
the first time stays a little low
4.6 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, all defensive
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 19/0 (trail by 101 runs)
MP Bicknell 3-1-3-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 11* (18b 2x4) HH Gibbs 8* (12b 2x4)
5.1 Anderson to Smith, no run, just outside off, over the wicket to the
left hander, gets across and defends back at the bowler
5.2 Anderson to Smith, no run, back, angled off the middle of the bat
to a short mid wicket
5.3 Anderson to Smith, no run, left alone, good lift, Stewart takes
with two hands above the head
5.4 Anderson to Smith, FOUR, full, leg stump, drives straight, slight
bottom hand, goes all the way to long on
5.5 Anderson to Smith, no run, leg side, back and up on his toes to
short square leg, and Smith ends up on his back, with the back
foot somehow just getting between the off and middle stump, soooo
close to hit wicket again
5.6 Anderson to Smith, no run
End of over 6 (4 runs) South Africa 23/0 (trail by 97 runs)
JM Anderson 3-0-20-0 - Vauxhall End
HH Gibbs 8* (12b 2x4) GC Smith 15* (24b 3x4)
6.1 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushes down the off
side of the pitch
6.2 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushes down the off
side of the pitch
replays show the bail moving slightly when Smith slipped
6.3 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, well forward, big stride in, strokes to
the off
6.4 Bicknell to Gibbs, no run, gets forward, in the crease, away
movement, well covered to the off
6.5 Bicknell to Gibbs, one run, outside off, edges, dropped by
Trescothick at first slip, was low but should have been held
6.6 Bicknell to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, standing up,
pushes firmly to Butcher at point
End of over 7 (1 run) South Africa 24/0 (trail by 96 runs)
MP Bicknell 4-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 9* (17b 2x4) GC Smith 15* (25b 3x4)
7.1 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
7.2 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, left alone
7.3 Anderson to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushes towards covers
7.4 Anderson to Gibbs, OUT: outside off, very wide, poor ball in fact,
chages at it, hardly reached it, and Stewart takes in front of
first slip
South Africa 24/1, Partnership of 24
HH Gibbs c Stewart b Anderson 9 (21b 2x4 0x6)
GC Smith 15* (25b 3x4) JM Anderson 3.4-0-20-1
Gary Kirsten
7.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, leg side, back, turned to shortish
backward square leg
7.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 8 (maiden) South Africa 24/1 (trail by 96 runs)
JM Anderson 4-1-20-1 - Vauxhall End
GC Smith 15* (25b 3x4) G Kirsten 0* (2b)
8.1 Bicknell to Smith, no run, forward, pushes to the off, sets off,
NOOOOO from Kirsten gets him to hurry back
Pressure telling on South Africa
8.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, forward, turned to Smith at short square
leg
8.3 Bicknell to Smith, no run, just on line and length, forward, all
defensive
8.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on line, good bounce, Smith looking to
turn it to the on side, feels it thud into the top of the pad
8.5 Bicknell to Smith, no run, leg side, turned off the legs, short
backward square leg fields
England have done their homework with the RSA batsmen
8.6 Bicknell to Smith, no run, defends to the off
End of over 9 (maiden) South Africa 24/1 (trail by 96 runs)
MP Bicknell 5-2-4-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 0* (2b) GC Smith 15* (31b 3x4)
9.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone, angled well across the
left hander
9.2 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, off stump, drives, Vaughan
chases from mid off, gives up
9.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, leg stump line, forward, has to play
ahead of the pad, not in total control
9.4 Anderson to Kirsten, two runs, fuller ball, drives, Anderson gets
fingers to it, but Harmison has to chase from mid on
9.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, outside off, shortish, chops to 3rd
man area, Thopre does a Seaman goes flying to his left and plucks
the ball out of the air
9.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, short lifting, pulls back watches it
go past the nose
End of over 10 (6 runs) South Africa 30/1 (trail by 90 runs)
JM Anderson 5-1-26-1 - Vauxhall End
GC Smith 15* (31b 3x4) G Kirsten 6* (8b 1x4)
10.1 Bicknell to Smith, FOUR, half volley, drives inside mid off
10.2 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on the back foot, comes forward, mis
times as he punches to the off
10.3 Bicknell to Smith, no run, forward, nudges to the off
10.4 Bicknell to Smith, no run, on line and length, well forward,
defends
10.5 Bicknell to Smith, OUT: well forward, into the pad, appeals, gone
South Africa 34/2, Partnership of 10
GC Smith lbw b Bicknell 19 (36b 4x4 0x6)
G Kirsten 6* (8b 1x4) MP Bicknell 5.5-2-8-1
That was as dead as you could get, Taufell thought about it for a
while, but he did not have to
10.6 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it,
Stewart goes diving across first slip, but no one appeals
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 34/2 (trail by 86 runs)
MP Bicknell 6-2-8-1 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 6* (8b 1x4) JH Kallis 0* (1b)
Crowd now very much behind England, lots of cheering noise and
support
11.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, outside off, leaves alone, ball comes
back, hits him on the elbow ooouch
Physio out with the magic spray
Looks ok, plays a few shots, grips the bat, and his teeth, and
looks ready
11.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, forward from leg stump, defends to the
on side
11.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, angled at the legs, gets outside the
line, dabs to short leg
11.4 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, forward, clips past mid wicket
11.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone
11.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, outside off, cuts, bottom edge, misses
the wickets and bounces towards Stewart
End of over 12 (4 runs) South Africa 38/2 (trail by 82 runs)
JM Anderson 6-1-30-1 - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 0* (1b) G Kirsten 10* (14b 2x4)
12.1 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
12.2 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
12.3 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
12.4 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, outside off, sharp away movement, late,
gets across, beaten
12.5 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, forward, defensively and watchfully
played to the off
12.6 Bicknell to Kallis, FOUR, short, back, punches the pull forward of
square leg
End of over 13 (4 runs) South Africa 42/2 (trail by 78 runs)
MP Bicknell 7-2-12-1 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 10* (14b 2x4) JH Kallis 4* (7b 1x4)
13.1 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, wide and full, left alone
13.2 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone, far too wide
13.3 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, very wide, Stewart has to go low and
diving across 1st slip
13.4 Anderson to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, drives, in the air, but
flies over gully
13.5 Anderson to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
13.6 Anderson to Kirsten, no run
End of over 14 (4 runs) South Africa 46/2 (trail by 74 runs)
JM Anderson 7-1-34-1 - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 4* (7b 1x4) G Kirsten 14* (20b 3x4)
14.1 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, forward, into the pad, then bat,
Appeals, and another close call
14.2 Bicknell to Kallis, no run
14.3 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, well forward, and nearly pad bat again
14.4 Bicknell to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, clipped away forward of square
leg
50 pops up on the board
14.5 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, on line, all defensive down the pitch
14.6 Bicknell to Kallis, one run, forward, leg side, not convincing, but
runs it past the square leg umpire
End of over 15 (5 runs) South Africa 51/2 (trail by 69 runs)
MP Bicknell 8-2-17-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 9* (13b 2x4) G Kirsten 14* (20b 3x4)
15.1 Anderson to Kallis, one run, leg side, back, turned off the legs to
backward square leg
15.2 Anderson to Kirsten, SIX, short, back, hooks and that goes all the
way for only his 5th test six
reason, it was a top edge
15.3 Anderson to Kirsten, one run, forward, soft hands into the covers
15.4 Anderson to Kallis, no run, forward, drives into the ground, crowd
catch nearly has then going
15.5 Anderson to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
15.6 Anderson to Kallis, FOUR, leg side, well timed clip off the legs
End of over 16 (12 runs) South Africa 63/2 (trail by 57 runs)
JM Anderson 8-1-46-1 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 21* (22b 3x4 1x6) JH Kallis 14* (17b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, leg sump, gets inside it, flicks,
taken high on the leg
16.2 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
16.3 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone
16.4 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone
16.5 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
16.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run
End of over 17 (maiden) South Africa 63/2 (trail by 57 runs)
MP Bicknell 9-3-17-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 14* (17b 3x4) G Kirsten 21* (28b 3x4 1x6)
First change ... Harmison
17.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, online, defends from the front foot to
the off
17.2 Harmison to Kallis, three runs, leg side line, whipped off the legs
to deep mid wicket
17.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
17.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
17.5 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
17.6 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 18 (3 runs) South Africa 66/2 (trail by 54 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-0-3-0 - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 17* (19b 3x4) G Kirsten 21* (32b 3x4 1x6)
18.1 Bicknell to Kallis, FOUR, half volley, drives, mid off has no
chance
18.2 Bicknell to Kallis, FOUR, width, length, drives, cover point turns
round to fetch
18.3 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, defends from line and length
18.4 Bicknell to Kallis, no run, forward, pushes gently to mid on
18.5 Bicknell to Kallis, one run, short, back, pulls from outside off,
gets well over it, runs away to deep square leg
18.6 Bicknell to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, stands up in the
crease and pushes to the on side
End of over 19 (9 runs) South Africa 75/2 (trail by 45 runs)
MP Bicknell 10-3-26-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 26* (24b 5x4) G Kirsten 21* (33b 3x4 1x6)
19.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, angled in, well forward, solid forward
defence
19.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, outside off, lift and left Kallis,
jumps backwards at the last moment
19.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, right behind it,
defends to the off
19.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, outside off, away movement, drives,
beaten
19.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leg side, tries the glance, no contact
19.6 Harmison to Kallis, two runs, leg side, pushes firmly out to deep
mid wicket, Smith round from deep square leg
End of over 20 (2 runs) South Africa 77/2 (trail by 43 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 21* (33b 3x4 1x6) JH Kallis 28* (30b 5x4)
Ashley Giles, left arm finger spinner into the attack
20.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, beats Kirsten outside off
20.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward, smothers
20.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward and across, pads it away
20.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends
20.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run
20.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run
End of over 21 (maiden) South Africa 77/2 (trail by 43 runs)
AF Giles 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 28* (30b 5x4) G Kirsten 21* (39b 3x4 1x6)
21.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run
21.2 Harmison to Kallis, legbye: one run
21.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
21.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
21.5 Harmison to Kirsten, one run, outside off, forward, angled past the
slips to 3rd man
21.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, forward, hurried the defensive shot to
the off
End of over 22 (2 runs) South Africa 79/2 (trail by 41 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-0-6-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 22* (42b 3x4 1x6) JH Kallis 28* (33b 5x4)
22.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted up, on the spot, defends to the
off
22.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, shuffles down the pitch, drives into the
covers
22.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run, standing up in the crease, defensive push
down the pitch
22.4 Giles to Kirsten, two runs, outside off, back, chops behind square
22.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run, flighted, into the feet, nearly gets
under the bat
22.6 Giles to Kirsten, no run
End of over 23 (2 runs) South Africa 81/2 (trail by 39 runs)
AF Giles 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 28* (33b 5x4) G Kirsten 24* (48b 3x4 1x6)
23.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, worked to the on
side, mid wicket fields
23.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
23.3 Harmison to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, wide, back and across,
slashes the cut just clears Thorpe at backward point
23.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, left alone
23.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, bouncer, ducks under it
23.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, shortish from round the wicket,
premediated shot, goes on a forcing pull, beaten
End of over 24 (4 runs) South Africa 85/2 (trail by 35 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-0-10-0 - Vauxhall End
G Kirsten 24* (48b 3x4 1x6) JH Kallis 32* (39b 6x4)
24.1 Giles to Kirsten, no run, round the wicket, angled into the right
hander, on line and length, well forward and over it
24.2 Giles to Kirsten, no run, full, shapes to drive, then stops the
shot, running it back down the pitch
24.3 Giles to Kirsten, no run
24.4 Giles to Kirsten, no run
24.5 Giles to Kirsten, no run
24.6 Giles to Kirsten, FOUR
End of over 25 (4 runs) South Africa 89/2 (trail by 31 runs)
AF Giles 3-1-6-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 32* (39b 6x4) G Kirsten 28* (54b 4x4 1x6)
25.1 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
25.2 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
25.3 Harmison to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
25.4 Harmison to Kirsten, no run
25.5 Harmison to Kirsten, OUT: outside off, comes forward, away movement
gets the edge to waist high at 1st slip
South Africa 92/3, Partnership of 58
G Kirsten c Trescothick b Harmison 29 (59b 4x4 1x6)
JH Kallis 34* (39b 6x4) SJ Harmison 4.5-0-10-1
25.6 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, defends down the pitch
End of over 26 (3 runs, maiden) South Africa 92/3 (trail by 28 runs)
SJ Harmison 5-1-10-1 - Vauxhall End
JH Kallis 34* (39b 6x4) ND McKenzie 0* (1b)
26.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
26.2 Giles to Kallis, one run, leg side, sweeps firmly behind square,
Harmison does very well, getting down from full hight to get down
and cut the four and the second run off
26.3 Giles to McKenzie, no run, forward, drives, thick edge, runs away
behind square on the off
26.4 Giles to McKenzie, no run, all defensive to silly mid off
26.5 Giles to McKenzie, no run, flighted up, forward, on the bounce to
silly short leg
26.6 Giles to McKenzie, no run, full, drives at Flintoff at extra cover
End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 93/3 (trail by 27 runs)
AF Giles 4-1-7-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 35* (41b 6x4) ND McKenzie 0* (5b)
27.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, gets behind the line just on the off,
coming half forward, defends to the off
27.2 Harmison to Kallis, OUT: quick ball, came back, squared up, back
leg in the crease
South Africa 93/4, Partnership of 1
JH Kallis lbw b Harmison 35 (43b 6x4 0x6)
ND McKenzie 0* (5b) SJ Harmison 5.2-1-10-2
27.3 Harmison to Rudolph, bye: one run, ouside off, Stewart fumbles into
first slip and rebounds behind the slips
27.4 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, leg side, glances, no contact
27.5 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
27.6 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 28 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 94/4 (trail by 26 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-2-10-2 - Vauxhall End
JA Rudolph 0* (1b) ND McKenzie 0* (8b)
Bicknell back
28.1 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
28.2 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, defends down the pitch
28.3 Bicknell to Rudolph, FOUR, slight in swing for the left hander, but
too full, drives inside mid off
28.4 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, goes away, pushes at it,
beaten
28.5 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, left alone
28.6 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, angled in, forward, tucked up as it
comes back, defends to the on side, just short of short leg
End of over 29 (4 runs) South Africa 98/4 (trail by 22 runs)
MP Bicknell 11-3-30-1 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 0* (8b) JA Rudolph 4* (7b 1x4)
29.1 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, angle of the bat
steers it to gully
29.2 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, leg side, flicks, off the thigh pad,
Stewart dives, takes and a polite ask turned down
29.3 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
29.4 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
29.5 Harmison to McKenzie, two runs, well forward, pushing into the gap
at cover with the extra man having gone to the slips
100 comes up, 20 behind
29.6 Harmison to McKenzie, one run, forward, pushes towards mid on,
Harmiston across to field, misses, quick run taken
End of over 30 (3 runs) South Africa 101/4 (trail by 19 runs)
SJ Harmison 7-2-13-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 3* (14b) JA Rudolph 4* (7b 1x4)
And off they go to tea
Match State: Tea - Day 4
we will be back in 20 mins
Bicknell to continue
30.1 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
30.2 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
30.3 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
30.4 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, outside off, late inswing, no shot,
but swung far too much, what a ball, appeal turned down
30.5 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot pulling, toes it
towards the middle of the pitch
30.6 Bicknell to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, having trouble with the
front foot slipping on delivery, comes forward, drives the
overpitched and width ball past and under a diving cover
End of over 31 (4 runs) South Africa 105/4 (trail by 15 runs)
MP Bicknell 12-3-34-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 4* (7b 1x4) ND McKenzie 7* (20b 1x4)
31.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
31.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
31.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
31.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, yorker, dug out to the on side, not
too convincing
31.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, ducks under it
31.6 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, plays inside it
End of over 32 (maiden) South Africa 105/4 (trail by 15 runs)
SJ Harmison 8-3-13-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 7* (20b 1x4) JA Rudolph 4* (13b 1x4)
32.1 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
32.2 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, plays down to the
gully
32.3 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, well forward, already batting well
out the crease, strokes to the off
32.4 Bicknell to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, forward, drives, outside
half of the bat, a diving Butcher at back ward point can not save
32.5 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, outside off, well across, defensive
push to backward point
32.6 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, defends as it
leaves him to the off
End of over 33 (4 runs) South Africa 109/4 (trail by 11 runs)
MP Bicknell 13-3-38-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 4* (13b 1x4) ND McKenzie 11* (26b 2x4)
33.1 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, outside off, some lift, does well to
get over the shot, running it to 3rd man
33.2 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, short, ducks, flies over the leg
stump
33.3 Harmison to McKenzie, one run, leg side, short, well played off the
ribs to ground and to square leg
33.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, full, drives, plays inside the line,
beaten
33.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, at the legs, short of a length, gets
behind it pushing to the on side
33.6 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 34 (2 runs) South Africa 111/4 (trail by 9 runs)
SJ Harmison 9-3-15-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 12* (28b 2x4) JA Rudolph 5* (17b 1x4)
34.1 Bicknell to McKenzie, two runs, outside off, forward, thick edge
past third slip, Butcher chases from backward point
34.2 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, outside off, late inswing, left alone
but well across with both legs to cover the swing
34.3 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, defends down the pitch
34.4 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, outside off, shapes to drive, in
swing again, ends up driving down the pitch that the bowler
collects
34.5 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, away swing this time, left alone
34.6 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone, going away from the edge
End of over 35 (2 runs) South Africa 113/4 (trail by 7 runs)
MP Bicknell 14-3-40-1 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 5* (17b 1x4) ND McKenzie 14* (34b 2x4)
35.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, back, defends to the off
35.2 Harmison to Rudolph, one run
35.3 Harmison to McKenzie, legbye: one run, leg side, flicks, jumping
inside it, off the pad towards long leg
35.4 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, leg side, back, flicks off the hips
to fine leg
35.5 Harmison to McKenzie, one run, outside off, soft hands to covers,
quick run, direct hit, but well safe
35.6 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, outside off, forward, opens the face,
runs it to 3rd man
End of over 36 (5 runs) South Africa 118/4 (trail by 2 runs)
SJ Harmison 10-3-19-2 - Vauxhall End
JA Rudolph 8* (21b 1x4) ND McKenzie 15* (36b 2x4)
36.1 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, going away
36.2 Bicknell to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, defends down the
pitch
36.3 Bicknell to Rudolph, OUT: outside off, leaves the one that comes
back, stands there and is aghast as the off stump is knocked back
South Africa 118/5, Partnership of 25
JA Rudolph b Bicknell 8 (24b 1x4 0x6)
ND McKenzie 15* (36b 2x4) MP Bicknell 14.3-3-40-2
Set him up perfectly
Two that left the left hander, and then got one to come back into
him, out thought and outplayed
Boucher to the crease, 5 down and still -2
36.4 Bicknell to Boucher, FOUR, outside off, forward, strokes into the
covers, there is a dive but nice timing and goes all the way and
England will have to bat again
36.5 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, behind it, dabs to the
gully area
36.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward, solid looking defence,
runs away to the off
End of over 37 (4 runs) South Africa 122/5 (lead by 2 runs)
MP Bicknell 15-3-44-2 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 15* (36b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (3b 1x4)
37.1 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone, plays well inside the
line
37.2 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, full, drives back down the ground,
Harmison gathers on the bounce
37.3 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, angled in, maybe just to straight,
easy push up the wicket to mid on
37.4 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
37.5 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
37.6 Harmison to McKenzie, one run, too straight, back, turned gently to
behind square on the on side
End of over 38 (1 run) South Africa 123/5 (lead by 3 runs)
SJ Harmison 11-3-20-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 16* (42b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (3b 1x4)
38.1 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, forward, checks the drives, ball is
fielded by the bowler
38.2 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, just outside off, on length, stroked
to the cover arae
38.3 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, well forward, defends to mid on,
third ball to go away, next one ?
38.4 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, left alone, goes away again
38.5 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, outside off, shorter, back slaps at
it with the slanted bat, inside edge, wide of the stumps
38.6 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, in swing, pad, outside leg, Stewart
gathers
End of over 39 (maiden) South Africa 123/5 (lead by 3 runs)
MP Bicknell 16-4-44-2 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 4* (3b 1x4) ND McKenzie 16* (48b 2x4)
39.1 Harmison to Boucher, no run, defends down the pitch
39.2 Harmison to Boucher, no run, on a length, angled in, plays a bit
late, outside half of the bat to the off
39.3 Harmison to Boucher, no run, turned off the legs into the backward
short leg
39.4 Harmison to Boucher, no run, leg side, pushed well down the leg
39.5 Harmison to Boucher, no run, yorker, dug out, inside edge into the
pad, nearly slipped through
39.6 Harmison to Boucher, no run, outside off, back, ball gets up,
Boucher does very well keeping the ball short of third slip
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 123/5 (lead by 3 runs)
SJ Harmison 12-5-19-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 16* (48b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (9b 1x4)
40.1 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, well forward, defends,
40.2 Bicknell to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, gets well forward and
across, angled to 3rd man who is not there
40.3 Bicknell to McKenzie, no run, well forward, in swinger again, pad
bats to the off
40.4 Bicknell to McKenzie, one run, leg side, short, gently helps it to
deep square leg on the pull
40.5 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, back and carefully steers
to the off
Dark clouds building up in the distance
40.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, shortish, pushes slightly
away from the body to the off
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 128/5 (lead by 8 runs)
MP Bicknell 17-4-49-2 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 21* (52b 3x4) MV Boucher 4* (11b 1x4)
41.1 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, sharp bouncer, gets under it
41.2 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off, dragged that
down to the off, battery running low
41.3 Harmison to McKenzie, FOUR, short, back, pulls, Anderson did not
pick it up, runs away at backward square leg
41.4 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, lefte alone outside off
41.5 Harmison to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
4 slips in
41.6 Harmison to McKenzie, one run, outside off, forward, pushes into
the gap at covers
End of over 42 (5 runs) South Africa 133/5 (lead by 13 runs)
SJ Harmison 13-5-24-2 - Vauxhall End
ND McKenzie 25* (58b 4x4) MV Boucher 4* (11b 1x4)
Flintoff, reported to have a slight groin strain is going to bowl
42.1 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run
42.2 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
42.3 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, leg side ball, rips into the pad, no
appeal
42.4 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, outside off, great looking cover
drive, wrong line, beaten
42.5 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
42.6 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, flashes at one outside off, on the
cut, beaten
End of over 43 (maiden) South Africa 133/5 (lead by 13 runs)
A Flintoff 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 4* (11b 1x4) ND McKenzie 25* (64b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
Ground crew cleaning the pitch and doing the lines
The light has not improved and we might have an early stumps
Anderson on
43.1 Anderson to Boucher, no run, left alone, slight swing, but very
wide outside off
43.2 Anderson to Boucher, one run, leg side, back, pushed forward of mid
wicket, quick run, Giles can not stop the run
43.3 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, well outside off
43.4 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
43.5 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
43.6 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, angled into the body, one hand comes
off the bat, but well played down to ground
End of over 44 (1 run) South Africa 134/5 (lead by 14 runs)
JM Anderson 9-1-47-1 - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 5* (13b 1x4) ND McKenzie 25* (68b 4x4)
44.1 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
44.2 Flintoff to Boucher, one run, outside off, back to cut, bottom
edge, bounce high over the slip area
44.3 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, outside off, tries to leave, too
slow, off the face of the bat as he leaves to 2nd slip
44.4 Flintoff to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
44.5 Flintoff to McKenzie, one run, leg side, bouncing high into the
ribs, hand comes off the bat, fends off to backward square leg
44.6 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, forward a bit late, dabs away to the
off
End of over 45 (2 runs) South Africa 136/5 (lead by 16 runs)
A Flintoff 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 26* (71b 4x4) MV Boucher 6* (16b 1x4)
45.1 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, back of a length, on line, defends
down the pitch
45.2 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, leg side, back, turned to the on
side, square leg cleans up
45.3 Anderson to McKenzie, FOUR, straight, angled in, well timed,
clipped off the toes to mid wicket
45.4 Anderson to McKenzie, FOUR, full, driven straight back past the
bowler, full face, not forced
45.5 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
45.6 Anderson to McKenzie, no run, quicker ball, at the legs, got up
high on the handle and straight down to the ground
End of over 46 (8 runs) South Africa 144/5 (lead by 24 runs)
JM Anderson 10-1-55-1 - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 6* (16b 1x4) ND McKenzie 34* (77b 6x4)
Giles back into the attack
46.1 Giles to Boucher, one run, outside off, big stride in, stroked to
the sweeper
46.2 Giles to McKenzie, no run, well forward, almost smothers as he runs
it out to the off
46.3 Giles to McKenzie, no run, well forward, flighted, slow turn,
defends well over the ball to the off
46.4 Giles to McKenzie, no run, on line, forward, that turns well, and
just past the outside edge
46.5 Giles to McKenzie, no run, flighted, fuller, drives to mid off
46.6 Giles to McKenzie, FOUR, down the pitch, drives, bad bounce goes
over Bicknell diving at mid off
End of over 47 (5 runs) South Africa 149/5 (lead by 29 runs)
AF Giles 5-1-15-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 7* (17b 1x4) ND McKenzie 38* (82b 7x4)
Flintoff moved to the Vauxhall end
47.1 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
47.2 Flintoff to Boucher, legbye: one run, angled in, back, flicks, off
the pad to square leg
47.3 Flintoff to McKenzie, OUT: on line back of a length, gets into the
back pad after a big inside edge, and Venkat lifts the finger
South Africa 150/6, Partnership of 32
ND McKenzie lbw b Flintoff 38 (83b 7x4 0x6)
MV Boucher 7* (19b 1x4) A Flintoff 2.3-1-2-1
Pollock comes to the crease
47.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, forward, pushes to short leg, Smith
fires back at the stumps, direct hit, TV called, but just got the
bat down
47.5 Flintoff to Pollock, one run, outside off, back, edges, just wide
of Butcher at gully
47.6 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, on line and length, pushes back down
the pitch
End of over 48 (2 runs) South Africa 151/6 (lead by 31 runs)
A Flintoff 3-1-3-1 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 1* (2b) MV Boucher 7* (20b 1x4)
48.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, leg side, half a leave, Stewart has the
bails off, but Pollock never left the crease
48.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, pushes back down the pitch from the front
foot
48.3 Giles to Pollock, one run, leg side, sweeps, in the air, but no
short fine leg
48.4 Giles to Boucher, no run, forward, drives, thick edge to a deep
backward point
48.5 Giles to Boucher, no run, outside off, flashes the drive, beaten,
but turns off the pitch to 1st slip
48.6 Giles to Boucher, FOUR, full, a bit of a slog sweep hat is not
executed too well, gets enough on it to wide mid wicket
End of over 49 (5 runs) South Africa 156/6 (lead by 36 runs)
AF Giles 6-1-20-0 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 2* (5b) MV Boucher 11* (23b 2x4)
49.1 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
49.2 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, fullish ball, not forward or back,
dabs to the on side
49.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, leg side, Stewart takes
49.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, forward, all defensive to the off side
49.5 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, fullish, forward, stroked to the
bowler
49.6 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, on line, forward, pushes to the off
End of over 50 (maiden) South Africa 156/6 (lead by 36 runs)
A Flintoff 4-2-3-1 - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 11* (23b 2x4) SM Pollock 2* (11b)
50.1 Giles to Boucher, one run, outside off, forward, pushes to the off,
beats the cover to the deep sweeper
50.2 Giles to Pollock, one run, fullish, leg stump, turned to the on
side as the crowd boo with a the first bad light coming on the
board
50.3 Giles to Boucher, no run, defends to the off
50.4 Giles to Boucher, no run, forward, strokes back down the pitch
50.5 Giles to Boucher, FOUR, slog sweep, this time out of the middle of
the bat, races to mid wicket
50.6 Giles to Boucher, no run, well forward, just outside off, on the
bounce to silly point
End of over 51 (6 runs) South Africa 162/6 (lead by 42 runs)
AF Giles 7-1-26-0 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 3* (12b) MV Boucher 16* (28b 3x4)
51.1 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, leg side, bit wide, Stewart takes
51.2 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR, leg side, full, helps it well off the
toes to mid wicket
51.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, stroked to covers
51.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, stroked to covers
51.5 Flintoff to Pollock, one run, leg side, pushed to mid wicket area,
Harmison in, throw is wide
51.6 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, bit low, hurries the
shot
End of over 52 (5 runs) South Africa 167/6 (lead by 47 runs)
A Flintoff 5-2-8-1 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 8* (17b 1x4) MV Boucher 16* (29b 3x4)
52.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, well forward, inside half of the bat, on
the bounce to short leg
52.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward, firmly pushed into the covers
52.3 Giles to Pollock, legbye: one run, leg side, back, off the pad past
short leg
52.4 Giles to Boucher, no run, well forward, getting a big stride in
52.5 Giles to Boucher, no run, forward, defends to the off
2 lights come on on the score board, the normal time for the umps
to have a look
52.6 Giles to Boucher, no run, defennds to the off
End of over 53 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 168/6 (lead by 48 runs)
AF Giles 8-2-26-0 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 8* (20b 1x4) MV Boucher 16* (32b 3x4)
and yes umpires having a chat
They decide to continue
Flintoff to continue after England tried to influence the decision
with Butcher starting to mark out his run up
53.1 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, full, forward, strokes towards mid on
53.2 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR, leg side, on the heels, clips to
backward sqaure leg
53.3 Flintoff to Pollock, one run
Concorde flies over the Oval as it did on Friday
53.4 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, defends from the front foot
53.5 Flintoff to Boucher, no run
53.6 Flintoff to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, pushes to the on
side
End of over 54 (5 runs) South Africa 173/6 (lead by 53 runs)
A Flintoff 6-2-13-1 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 13* (23b 2x4) MV Boucher 16* (35b 3x4)
Some very glum faces in the South African dressing room
Umpires have another chat, and once again decide to carry on
At the moment Giles should not be a problem
54.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, defends to forward short leg
54.2 Giles to Pollock, one run, outside off, forward, drives firmly to
Flintoff sweeping
54.3 Giles to Boucher, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
54.4 Giles to Boucher, no run, flighted, outside off, sharp turn, but
left alone outside off
54.5 Giles to Boucher, one run, full, flighted, slow turn but driven to
a deep wide extra cover
54.6 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward, turned into the foot at short
leg
End of over 55 (2 runs) South Africa 175/6 (lead by 55 runs)
AF Giles 9-2-28-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 17* (38b 3x4) SM Pollock 14* (26b 2x4)
light meter out now
Still good enough
Bicknell to bowl
55.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, edges to gully, seemed to
have lost that behind the very low sight screens
55.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, umpires having a chat again
55.3 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, across, pushes to the off
55.4 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, comes forward, defends to
the on side
55.5 Bicknell to Boucher, two runs, outside off, back, thickish outside
edge past gully chasing to the rope
55.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, outside off, well across, defends to
the off
End of over 56 (2 runs) South Africa 177/6 (lead by 57 runs)
MP Bicknell 18-4-51-2 - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 14* (26b 2x4) MV Boucher 19* (44b 3x4)
56.1 Giles to Pollock, no run
56.2 Giles to Pollock, one run
56.3 Giles to Boucher, two runs
56.4 Giles to Boucher, one run
56.5 Giles to Pollock, FOUR
56.6 Giles to Pollock, no run
End of over 57 (8 runs) South Africa 185/6 (lead by 65 runs)
AF Giles 10-2-36-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 22* (46b 3x4) SM Pollock 19* (30b 3x4)
Umpires have a talk again, light meter is out, they offer the light
and it is taken
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very light rain falling now, but still no news re Stumps
Umpires have decided to call stumps
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Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Welcome to the Oval for the 5th and final day of the 5th and final
Test between England and South Africa
South Africa with their backs against the wall would have hoped for
the predicted rain to be falling but it is a gloriuos day in
London
To make up for the early end on day 4 tea will be delayed by 30
minutes, that is if the game is still on at that time
Play will start on time, in about 12 minutes
As respect for Alex Stewart he leads England onto his home ground,
the last time he will appear on the field for England
Big ovation from the team and the crowd
Boucher to take strike from Bicknell
no Harmison is given the ball
57.1 Harmison to Boucher, legbye: one run, full, almost yorker, angled
in, going down the leg as it strikes the pad, appeal turned down
57.2 Harmison to Pollock, (noball) no run, left alone outside off
57.2 Harmison to Pollock, no run, on line and length, defends down the
pitch
57.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
57.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, shorter ball, gets up, slow bounce
that one, left alone leaning back and dropping the hands low
57.5 Harmison to Pollock, two runs, leg side, half forward, worked
neatly into the gap between deep square leg and wide fine leg
57.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, back, pulls the bat out
of the way, good leave on length
End of over 58 (4 runs) South Africa 189/6 (lead by 69 runs)
SJ Harmison 14-5-27-2 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 22* (47b 3x4) SM Pollock 21* (36b 3x4)
Now it is Bicknell
58.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, bowls from very close to the stumps,
swing is still there as it goes away, Boucher big stride in
strokes the drive to cover
58.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, full, pushes on the bounce to the
bowler, crowd catch nearly has then going
58.3 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, in swinger, half forward, into the
pad, appeals, going down
58.4 Bicknell to Boucher, two runs, shorter ball, inswinger again, back,
helps it to deep backward square leg
58.5 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
58.6 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, on line and length, slight in swing,
late, but well covered coming well forward, and batting outside
the crease
End of over 59 (2 runs) South Africa 191/6 (lead by 71 runs)
MP Bicknell 19-4-53-2 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 21* (36b 3x4) MV Boucher 24* (53b 3x4)
59.1 Harmison to Pollock, one run, shortish, back pulls, ball huries at
him, high off the bat loops towards the vacant mid wicket
59.2 Harmison to Boucher, no run, forward, defends from line
59.3 Harmison to Boucher, one run, on the back foot, soft hands to the
on side and a quick well taken run
59.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, on line, short of a length, defends
down the pitch
59.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, standing up in the crease, plays a
defensive shot as he comes forward
59.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, full, almost yorker, angled in, gets
the bat down, turned to the on side
End of over 60 (2 runs) South Africa 193/6 (lead by 73 runs)
SJ Harmison 15-5-29-2 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MV Boucher 25* (55b 3x4) SM Pollock 22* (40b 3x4)
60.1 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, well forward, strokes the drive to the
covers
60.2 Bicknell to Boucher, no run, left alone, goes away to the keeper
60.3 Bicknell to Boucher, OUT: away swinger, gets him stretching, drawn
into the shot, edges to Stewart
South Africa 193/7, Partnership of 43
MV Boucher c Stewart b Bicknell 25 (58b 3x4 0x6)
SM Pollock 22* (40b 3x4) MP Bicknell 19.3-4-53-3
60.4 Bicknell to Hall, OUT: angled in, leg stump, can not get the pad
out the way, pushes in front of the pad, outside half of the bat,
a little dolly to short mid wicket
South Africa 193/8, Partnership of 0
AJ Hall c Smith b Bicknell 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
SM Pollock 22* (40b 3x4) MP Bicknell 19.4-4-53-4
Hattrick ball coming for Bicknell
The crowd now in full voice for Bicknell
60.5 Bicknell to Adams, no run, well forward, all defensive, pushes back
down the pitch
60.6 Bicknell to Adams, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 61 (maiden) South Africa 193/8 (lead by 73 runs)
MP Bicknell 20-5-53-4 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 22* (40b 3x4) PR Adams 0* (2b)
Great over for Bicknell, England and Stewart
61.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, forward, lazy looking forward prod,
rolls away to the bowler
61.2 Harmison to Pollock, two runs, outside off, forward, gently pushes
into the gap at cover, quick two taken, Vaughan throw is slightly
wayward
61.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, outside off, back, plays away from the
body, dabs into the covers
61.4 Harmison to Pollock, two runs, short, quick, top edge, falls safely
at long leg, Bicknell does well jumping high to control the bounce
61.5 Harmison to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the off
61.6 Harmison to Pollock, no run, on line and length, back, pushes to
the on side
End of over 62 (4 runs) South Africa 197/8 (lead by 77 runs)
SJ Harmison 16-5-33-2 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
PR Adams 0* (2b) SM Pollock 26* (46b 3x4)
62.1 Bicknell to Adams, no run, well forward, defends to the off, Adams
has to shout no twice to get Pollock to go back
62.2 Bicknell to Adams, legbye: one run, leg side, glances, off the pad
towards fine leg
62.3 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, outside off, on the drive, beaten by
the away swinger
62.4 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, in swinger, comes forward, not read,
has to adjust and does so well, defends down the pitch
62.5 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, forward, strokes a toimed drive
straight at cover
62.6 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, short, leg side, whips round on it,
hooks cleanly behind square
End of over 63 (5 runs) South Africa 202/8 (lead by 82 runs)
MP Bicknell 21-5-57-4 - Pavilion End
PR Adams 0* (4b) SM Pollock 30* (50b 4x4)
200 comes up for South Africa
63.1 Harmison to Adams, no run, left alone outside off, but did pull
back after having a little nibble
63.2 Harmison to Adams, no run, has a big nibble at this one, no contact
as he tries to follow the ball going away from the back foot
63.3 Harmison to Adams, no run, on the back foot, gets well into line,
dabs away to the off
63.4 Harmison to Adams, no run, left alone outside off, shortish, good
bounce, but slightly wide
63.5 Harmison to Adams, no run, half forward, ball gets up, pace and
bounce, gets it high on the bat, almost gloves it to the slip
courdon
3 slips, 2 gullies now
63.6 Harmison to Adams, no run, outside off, forward, plays away from
the body, beaten
End of over 64 (maiden) South Africa 202/8 (lead by 82 runs)
SJ Harmison 17-6-33-2 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SM Pollock 30* (50b 4x4) PR Adams 0* (10b)
64.1 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, too full, forward, lofted drive to long
on
64.2 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, outside off, swings away, Pollock
almost slip practice like, is beaten
64.3 Bicknell to Pollock, no run, left alone this time
64.4 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, forward, carves it over the
slip area
64.5 Bicknell to Pollock, FOUR, outside off, a big swing on the width,
thick edge over the slips again
64.6 Bicknell to Pollock, one run, leg side, back, nudges off the hips
to long leg to keep the strike
End of over 65 (13 runs) South Africa 215/8 (lead by 95 runs)
MP Bicknell 22-5-70-4 - Pavilion End
SM Pollock 43* (56b 7x4) PR Adams 0* (10b)
and another batsman cracks a bat, Pollock now going through a
selection of 3 looking for the long handle maybe
65.1 Harmison to Pollock, OUT: outside off, back, chops, and that was
slip practice, steers it straight at Thorpe
South Africa 215/9, Partnership of 22
SM Pollock c Thorpe b Harmison 43 (57b 7x4 0x6)
PR Adams 0* (10b) SJ Harmison 17.1-6-33-3 (1nb)
65.2 Harmison to Ntini, no run, left alone outside off, Ntini a bit on
the back foot, expecting one round the ears
65.3 Harmison to Ntini, no run, on the back foot, inside edge saves the
huge lbw appeal
no edge in replay, but was sliding down the leg
65.4 Harmison to Ntini, no run, left alone outside off
65.5 Harmison to Ntini, no run, drives, good shot, wrong line, beaten
65.6 Harmison to Ntini, no run, full drives, not controlled, splices to
gully
End of over 66 (maiden) South Africa 215/9 (lead by 95 runs)
SJ Harmison 18-7-33-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
PR Adams 0* (10b) M Ntini 0* (5b)
66.1 Bicknell to Adams, one run, leg side, turned to the on side, second
run turned down, just as well
66.2 Bicknell to Ntini, no run, swing and a miss
66.3 Bicknell to Ntini, no run, in swinger has him in trouble, high on
the inside elg
66.4 Bicknell to Ntini, no run, leg side, comes forward and plays it
quite well to the on side
66.5 Bicknell to Ntini, one run, full toss, driven to wide deep mid on
66.6 Bicknell to Adams, no run, on line, forward, dabs to the on side,
almost as if he was looking to steer for the run
End of over 67 (2 runs) South Africa 217/9 (lead by 97 runs)
MP Bicknell 23-5-72-4 - Pavilion End
M Ntini 1* (9b) PR Adams 1* (12b)
67.1 Harmison to Ntini, no run, full, leg side, yorker hits the back
leg, but going well down the leg
67.2 Harmison to Ntini, no run, leg side, no real attemp to play at it,
well take Stewart
67.3 Harmison to Ntini, no run, on the back foot, standing up in the
crease, fends off to the off
67.4 Harmison to Ntini, no run, in swinger, back foot dab down the pitch
67.5 Harmison to Ntini, no run, on the back foot, fends off to the
bowler
67.6 Harmison to Ntini, no run, in swinger, well played towards mid on
End of over 68 (maiden) South Africa 217/9 (lead by 97 runs)
SJ Harmison 19-8-33-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
PR Adams 1* (12b) M Ntini 1* (15b)
68.1 Bicknell to Adams, FOUR, leg side, back and glances very well for
the lead to grow to 101
68.2 Bicknell to Adams, no run, leg side again, forward, pushes to
forward square leg
68.3 Bicknell to Adams, no run, on line, forward, defends to the off
68.4 Bicknell to Adams, FOUR, good shot, gets back, in swinger it was,
late cuts past the 3rd slip
68.5 Bicknell to Adams, no run, forward, very watchful as he defends to
the on side
68.6 Bicknell to Adams, FOUR, outside off, half volley, drives well,
timed past cover
End of over 69 (12 runs) South Africa 229/9 (lead by 109 runs)
MP Bicknell 24-5-84-4 - Pavilion End
M Ntini 1* (15b) PR Adams 13* (18b 3x4)
69.1 Harmison to Ntini, no run, left alone outside off
69.2 Harmison to Ntini, OUT: sort, tries to play what looked like a
hook, pops it up over Smith at short leg, Smith round, dives
backwards and holds on, good catch
South Africa 229/10, Partnership of 14
M Ntini c Smith b Harmison 1 (17b 0x4 0x6)
PR Adams 13* (18b 3x4) SJ Harmison 19.2-8-33-4 (1nb)
Players leave the field, again led by Stewart who waves goodbye to
the crowd
South Africa lead by 109 runs
Heavy roller out in the middle now
3 slip waiting behind Trescothick facing Pollock
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, left alone
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
0.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, left alone, bit of
bounce in that ball, but too wide to tempt
0.4 Pollock to Trescothick, one run, outside off, shorter, back, cuts
steering towards 3rd man
0.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone, away swing takes it wider
0.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on line, has to play, defends to the
off
End of over 1 (1 run) England 1/0 (109 more runs req)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 1* (4b) MP Vaughan 0* (2b)
Ntini to share the new ball
3 slips. gully, backward point
1.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, outside off, cuts across, edges,
DROPPED, by Hall at 3rd slip, diving to his right
1.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
1.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angled in, half forward, gets up,
pulls the bat away, taken on the hip
1.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, full, angled across, defends pushing
towards mid off
1.5 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, too short, back, cuts
behind backward point
1.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, quicker ball, forward, beaten
End of over 2 (4 runs) England 5/0 (105 more runs req)
M Ntini 1-0-4-0 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 0* (2b) ME Trescothick 5* (10b 1x4)
2.1 Pollock to Vaughan, (noball) no run, oversteps, but beats the edge
as he comes half forward
2.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone, ball cuts back, Vaughan mis
read that
2.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on line and length, defends
2.3 Pollock to Vaughan, (noball) no run, oversteps again, outside off,
left alone
2.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
2.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, outside off, forward, strokes the
drive, outside half of the bat to backward point
2.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on line, angled in, back, defends down
the on side of the pitch
2.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 3 (2 runs) England 7/0 (103 more runs req)
SM Pollock 2-0-3-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 5* (10b 1x4) MP Vaughan 0* (10b)
3.1 Ntini to Trescothick, three runs, outside off, chops to backward
point, gets hands to it but fumbles knocking it further away,
McKenzie up and chasing
3.2 Ntini to Vaughan, three runs, full, driven back at Ntini, Smith
chasing from mid off, slides in to pull it back
3.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, forward, then rocks back, fends off
to the gully area
3.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, leg side, flicks, into the pad,
outside leg, no appeals
3.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, outside off, back, cuts, beaten
3.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone, angled across him
End of over 4 (6 runs) England 13/0 (97 more runs req)
M Ntini 2-0-10-0 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 3* (11b) ME Trescothick 8* (15b 1x4)
4.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on the back foot, ball cuts back, hits
the back pad, maybe too high and leg side as appeal is turned down
by Taufel
4.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside of
4.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, well forward and over it, angle of the
bat, runs it to gully
4.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, forward, defends, Backward point fields
4.5 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, outside off, forward, angled bat to
gully diving, pushes it behind backward point
4.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 5 (1 run) England 14/0 (96 more runs req)
SM Pollock 3-0-4-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 4* (16b) ME Trescothick 8* (16b 1x4)
5.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
5.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it, beaten
5.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
5.4 Ntini to Vaughan, two runs, outside off, drives, in the air, 3rd
man Adams great commitment, saves the four
5.5 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside off, short of a length, back to
pull, no where near contact
5.6 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, short, outside off, forces the cut,
beaten with the ball staying down a bit
End of over 6 (2 runs) England 16/0 (94 more runs req)
M Ntini 3-0-12-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 8* (16b 1x4) MP Vaughan 6* (22b)
6.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
6.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fullish, on line, drives straight,
Pollock collects
6.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off, not too far
away from the edge as he plays inside it
6.4 Pollock to Trescothick, one run
6.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
6.6 Pollock to Vaughan, one run
End of over 7 (2 runs) England 18/0 (92 more runs req)
SM Pollock 4-0-6-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 7* (24b) ME Trescothick 9* (20b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
7.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
7.3 Ntini to Vaughan, (noball) no run
7.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
7.4 Ntini to Vaughan, one run
7.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
7.6 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short, pulls forward of square
End of over 8 (6 runs) England 24/0 (86 more runs req)
M Ntini 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 8* (29b) ME Trescothick 13* (22b 2x4)
8.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on line and length, pad bat, appeal,
but no umpire will be able to give that
was also well outside off
8.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off, swings away
after pitching
8.3 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, leg side, forward, nudges towards
square leg
8.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fullish, at the legs, stroked
firmly to mid on
8.5 Pollock to Trescothick, two runs, full, on the off, drives
straight, not timed, mid off chasing hauls it in
8.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, just on the off, comes half
forward, dabs to the gully
End of over 9 (3 runs) England 27/0 (83 more runs req)
SM Pollock 5-0-9-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 9* (32b) ME Trescothick 15* (25b 2x4)
9.1 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, short, back to pull, top half of the bat
but safely to long leg
9.2 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, has to play, plays very
late, inside edge, shaves the leg stump goes away very fine
9.3 Ntini to Trescothick, legbye: FOUR, outside off, great ball,
straightens, off the legs and 1st slip and 2nd slip get it all
wrong with one diving across the other
9.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
9.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, leg side ball, angled in, not in
control, off the pad as he tries to work to the leg, ends up at
slip
9.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angled in, pitched outside leg, gets
up, well controlled to ground on the on side
End of over 10 (9 runs) England 36/0 (74 more runs req)
M Ntini 5-0-23-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 10* (33b) ME Trescothick 19* (30b 3x4)
10.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, outside off, slight movement back off
the seam, left alone
10.2 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, outside off, forward, soft hands into
the gap at cover, quick run, throw is wide but safe anywaqy
10.3 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run, round the wicket,
oversteps, left alone
10.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, that does swing into
the left hander leaving
10.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, fuller ball, drives, thick edges to
backward point
10.5 Pollock to Trescothick, three runs, outside off, plays away from
his body, inside edge, goes under Bouchers gloves, Kirsten does
well on the rops, stopping it inches from the rope
10.6 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, leg side, forward, nudges wide of the
mid wicket
End of over 11 (6 runs) England 42/0 (68 more runs req)
SM Pollock 6-0-15-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 12* (36b) ME Trescothick 22* (34b 3x4)
11.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, angled in, stays down a bit from back of
a length, into the pads, must have been an edge, no appeals
11.2 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, left alone outside off
11.3 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, leg side, back, worked off the legs
towards long leg]
11.4 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, width, length, back, cuts well ahead of
point
11.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
had gone round the wicket for the preious ball, lost his run up and
had to re-measure it
11.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on line, back, defends to the off and
lunch
End of over 12 (5 runs) England 47/0 (63 more runs req)
M Ntini 6-0-28-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 13* (39b) ME Trescothick 26* (37b 4x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
we will be back in 40 minutes
The fat lady is warming up and the second session is about to start
Kallis to start
12.1 Kallis to Vaughan, no run, outside off, short of a length, pushes
forward to cover
12.2 Kallis to Vaughan, OUT: outside off, short, forces off the back
foot, edges from the bottom of the bat
England 47/1, Partnership of 47
MP Vaughan c Boucher b Kallis 13 (41b 0x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 26* (37b 4x4) JH Kallis 0.2-0-0-1
Thoughts of Stewart coming in at three are put to sleep as Butcher
comes out
12.3 Kallis to Butcher, FOUR, on the back foot, a beauty, from the
crease, punches past point
12.4 Kallis to Butcher, no run, forward, strokes to backward point
12.5 Kallis to Butcher, no run, short, going across him, gets down low,
leaves
12.6 Kallis to Butcher, no run, full, just on off, forward, well timed
stroke to the off can not beat the field
End of over 13 (4 runs) England 51/1 (59 more runs req)
JH Kallis 1-0-4-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 26* (37b 4x4) MA Butcher 4* (4b 1x4)
Ntini continues
13.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, angled across, left alone
13.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, leg stump line, thuds into the pad,
low down as he misses the flick to the on side
13.3 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, leg side, does get the bat to it as
he turns it wide of fine leg
13.4 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, on line, forward, strokes down the
off side of the pitch, wide mid off can not save the run
13.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, full, pitching on line, forward, pushed
back at Ntini in his follow through
13.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, leg stump line, again from wide of the
crease, thuds it into the pads
End of over 14 (3 runs) England 54/1 (56 more runs req)
M Ntini 7-0-31-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 29* (41b 4x4) MA Butcher 4* (6b 1x4)
14.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, full yorker, half forward, dug out
with ease to the off
14.2 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
14.3 Kallis to Trescothick, two runs, well forward, strokes to the off
side, great timing, what looked like no runs to mid off, turns
into two past the fielder
14.4 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, very wide, shortish, cuts,
stretching to point
14.5 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, short, shapes to pull, then decides
to leave
Everytime Boucher now catches the ball without a fumble, the crowd
roars with approaval
It has not been the best series for Boucher behind the stumps
14.6 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, left alone, Boucher takes, crowd
cheers
End of over 15 (2 runs) England 56/1 (54 more runs req)
JH Kallis 2-0-6-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 4* (6b 1x4) ME Trescothick 31* (47b 4x4)
15.1 Ntini to Butcher, three runs, leg side, clipped off the toes to
deep square leg, Smith chases and that poor arm of his has the
ball halfway down the pitch
15.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside off
15.3 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short, width, fetch that, cut firmly
past point
15.4 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, full, leg stump, on driven inside mid
on
15.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, just outside off, forward, dabs away
behind square on the off
15.6 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, short, leg side, hooks, top edge, but
no one at home at deep square leg
End of over 16 (15 runs) England 71/1 (39 more runs req)
M Ntini 8-0-46-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Butcher 7* (7b 1x4) ME Trescothick 43* (52b 7x4)
16.1 Kallis to Butcher, no run, outside off, forward, strokes to
backward point
16.2 Kallis to Butcher, one run, leg side, flicks off the legs to long
leg
Kallis also decides to go round to Trescothick
16.3 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, not working for Kallis either, full,
drives past poijnt, not timed but enough on it to race past the
field
16.4 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, outside off, forward, playing at
ease now, dabs it past the ring to 3rd man
16.5 Kallis to Butcher, no run, bouncer, short, gets upo and follows the
batsman who gets down low on his haunches to avoid
16.6 Kallis to Butcher, no run, fuller ball, forward, stroked on the
bounce back to Kallis
End of over 17 (6 runs) England 77/1 (33 more runs req)
JH Kallis 3-0-12-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 48* (54b 8x4) MA Butcher 8* (11b 1x4)
Last throw of the dice as Adams is given the ball
17.1 Adams to Trescothick, one run, outside off, too short, lots of time
to wait and cut to the sweeper
17.2 Adams to Butcher, no run, well forward, throws the pad at it, no
shot, appeals, but too wide to give
17.3 Adams to Butcher, no run, well forward, all defensive
17.4 Adams to Butcher, no run, on the back foot, waits for the turn,
punches to mid on
17.5 Adams to Butcher, no run, flighted, drives, cover point gathers,
fires in at Boucher
17.6 Adams to Butcher, no run, well forward, smothers
End of over 18 (1 run) England 78/1 (32 more runs req)
PR Adams 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 49* (55b 8x4) MA Butcher 8* (16b 1x4)
18.1 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, pushes forward, wide of mid off,
and another 50
18.2 Kallis to Butcher, FOUR, outside off, cuts over the inner ring, 3rd
man has no chance
18.3 Kallis to Butcher, no run, outside off, width, crashes an untimed
drive at cover point
18.4 Kallis to Butcher, no run, outside off, cuts, ball leaves him,
beaten but by a long way
18.5 Kallis to Butcher, no run, left alone
18.6 Kallis to Butcher, three runs, drives brilliantly, ball is hauled
in just on the rope
End of over 19 (8 runs) England 86/1 (24 more runs req)
JH Kallis 4-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 15* (21b 2x4) ME Trescothick 50* (56b 8x4)
19.1 Adams to Butcher, one run
19.2 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, drives the full toss to long on
19.3 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, driven again, this time square of the
wicket
19.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run
19.5 Adams to Trescothick, one run, leg side, worked to deep square leg
19.6 Adams to Butcher, no run, drives into the covers, Gibbs slides to
cut it off
End of over 20 (10 runs) England 96/1 (14 more runs req)
PR Adams 2-0-11-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 59* (60b 10x4) MA Butcher 16* (23b 2x4)
20.1 Kallis to Trescothick, one run, drives towards extra cover,
McKenzie does a bit of footwork to cut it off
20.2 Kallis to Butcher, no run, leg side, flicks, solid hit into the
pads
20.3 Kallis to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off, short and wide
20.4 Kallis to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off, short and wide
20.5 Kallis to Butcher, no run, left alone outside off, fuller but still
wide
20.6 Kallis to Butcher, no run, on the back foot, punches to the off
End of over 21 (1 run) England 97/1 (13 more runs req)
JH Kallis 5-0-21-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 60* (61b 10x4) MA Butcher 16* (28b 2x4)
21.1 Adams to Trescothick, no run, forward, defends to the short leg
21.2 Adams to Trescothick, FOUR, back, almost a flick pull, outside off,
slow turn almost picked his spot
21.3 Adams to Trescothick, one run, leg side, turned off the legs
towards long leg
21.4 Adams to Butcher, no run, forward, prods to the on side
21.5 Adams to Butcher, FOUR, down the pitch, clips towards long on, in
the air, Rudolph diving can not get the hands to it
21.6 Adams to Butcher, no run, outside off, chops to the off, mcKenzie
delays the result
End of over 22 (9 runs) England 106/1 (4 more runs req)
PR Adams 3-0-20-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 65* (64b 11x4) MA Butcher 20* (31b 3x4)
22.1 Kallis to Trescothick, no run, outside off, back, chops to backward
point
22.2 Kallis to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off, flashes a drive, edges
over the slips and that is that, the end to a GREAT test match and
a series that ends level
Well played England, and Goodbye Alec Stewart
England win by 9 wickets
Hugs, handshakes and smiles between the opposing players to end a
series played in very good spirit
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