7th ODI: South Africa v England at Centurion, 13 Feb 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match start scheduled for 10am local time (8am GMT)
Morning from SuperSport park in Centurion for the start of the 7th
and last ODI
The series is over but England will be going all out to win this
final match
Smith has won the toss for South Africa and will surprisingly field
first
South Africa have left out Bacher bringing Boje back while Hall
will open the innings
England have included Harmison for Gough who has a chest virus
The weather here looks fine for the moment with rain predicted
later this afternoon
The pitch looks hard with a slight grass covering that might assist
the bowlers early on
The stadium is already close to full house and a good atmoshpere is
expected
Play will start on time, 20 minutes from now
Umpires going down to the field of play
Pollock to open the bowling from the West Lane End
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, forward, defensively stroked, past
the bat, bit of lift, back to Boucher
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, OUT: outside edge, Gibbs waiting for it at
backward point and an easy catch as Trescothick finds his way back
to the changeroom
England 0/1, Partnership of 0
ME Trescothick c Gibbs b Pollock 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
GO Jones 0* (0b) SM Pollock 0.2-0-0-1
0.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, well outside the off stump, stayed low,
Vaughan not tempted to play a shot
0.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, and another, this ons a bit closer to
the stumps, left for Boucher to field
0.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, bit of lift, beats the bat as Boucher
fields the ball
0.6 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, on the back foot, stroked down to deep
bwd point for the single
End of over 1 (1 run) England 1/1 (RR: 1.00)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-1 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 1* (4b) GO Jones 0* (0b)
Ntini to open the bowling from the Hennops River End
1.1 Ntini to Vaughan, OUT: forward, on the front foot, beats the bat
and middle and leg stump out of the ground
England 1/2, Partnership of 1
MP Vaughan b Ntini 1 (5b 0x4 0x6)
GO Jones 0* (0b) M Ntini 0.1-0-0-1
1.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps as it nipped
away, no shot offered
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, wide: no run, this one nipped away sharply,
umpire Bucknor calls it immediately
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, wide: no run, and another, Ntini a bit suprised,
Boucher doing the fielding
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, wide: no run, and again, getting decent swing,
ump not happy about the delivery
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, one run, genly worked around the legs to deep bwd
sq, running in from the boundary to field
1.4 Ntini to Jones, FOUR, picked up off the toes, played out to a
vacant deep bwd sq for the boundary
1.5 Ntini to Jones, one run, gently guided down to 3rd man for the
single, Pollock running in to field
1.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps back to
Boucher
End of over 2 (9 runs) England 10/2 (RR: 5.00)
M Ntini 1-0-9-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
GO Jones 5* (2b 1x4) AJ Strauss 1* (3b)
2.1 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the front foot, gently stroked back to
extra cover region, Prince fielding
2.2 Pollock to Jones, no run, well wide of off, stayed very low, Jones
not tempted to play a shot
2.3 Pollock to Jones, one run, on the toes, managed to stroke it down
to 3rd man for the single
2.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, bat on the front foot, ball nipped away
as it pitched, left for Boucher to field
2.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, this one angled in, on the back foot,
stroked out to point fielder
2.6 Pollock to Strauss, one run, nicely chopped down to 3rd man for the
single
End of over 3 (2 runs) England 12/2 (RR: 4.00)
SM Pollock 2-0-3-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 2* (6b) GO Jones 6* (5b 1x4)
3.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, straight bat, bit of lift, beaten and
Boucher doing the fielding
3.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, quicker delivery, nipped away, bit of
lift, left for Boucher to field
3.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, lift, over the stumps, bat withdrew
3.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, wide of off, solid cut straight to Gibbs
at point, did well to hang on to that as it was smacked with force
3.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, steered to deep gulley region, Kemp
fielding
3.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, slower delivery, wide of off, late cut,
Gibbs fielding
End of over 4 (maiden) England 12/2 (RR: 3.00)
M Ntini 2-1-9-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
GO Jones 6* (5b 1x4) AJ Strauss 2* (12b)
4.1 Pollock to Jones, one run, gently flicked around to deep fine leg
as they scramble for the single
4.2 Pollock to Strauss, one run, managed to steer to deep bwd point,
Nel running wide to field
4.3 Pollock to Jones, no run, nipped back, bit of lift, on the toes
played out into covers
4.4 Pollock to Jones, no run, angled in, followed the bat, straight
shot played back down the pitch
4.5 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the front foot, gently guided down to
cover, fielders quick on the ball
4.6 Pollock to Jones, no run, well wide of off, lift, left for Boucher
as Jones is not tempted to play a shot
End of over 5 (2 runs) England 14/2 (RR: 2.80)
SM Pollock 3-0-5-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 3* (13b) GO Jones 7* (10b 1x4)
5.1 Ntini to Strauss, one run, steered down the ground into the gap
past deep gulley, 3rd man running in to field
5.2 Ntini to Jones, no run, nipped back, on the back foot stroked down
to Nel at mid on
5.3 Ntini to Jones, no run, quicker delivery, bit of lift, wide of off,
bat withdrew, Boucher doing the fielding
5.4 Ntini to Jones, no run, angled in again, on the toes, played out to
mid on, Nel quick to run in and field
5.5 Ntini to Jones, one run, slower delivery, bit wide, pushed to the
ground, point running in to field as they get an easy single
5.6 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, lift, pulled to a vacant deep sq leg
region, high up in the air, Pollock running wide to field
End of over 6 (4 runs) England 18/2 (RR: 3.00)
M Ntini 3-1-13-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
GO Jones 8* (14b 1x4) AJ Strauss 6* (15b)
6.1 Pollock to Jones, no run, played around to mid wicket, Strauss went
for the single, send back, fielder missed stumps and Strauss gets
a second chance
6.2 Pollock to Jones, no run, nipped away, bit of lift, bat not tempted
to play a shot
6.3 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the front foot, gently stroked out to
the on, Boje fielding
6.4 Pollock to Jones, no run, straight bat, forward, Boje running in to
field at mid on
6.5 Pollock to Jones, no run, well forward, played out to mid off, Kemp
doing the fielding
6.6 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the back fot, managed to defend to the
off, Gibbs doing the fielding
End of over 7 (maiden) England 18/2 (RR: 2.57)
SM Pollock 4-1-5-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 6* (15b) GO Jones 8* (20b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, slower delivery, wide of off, bit
mistimed, point running in to field
7.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, bit of lift, well over the stumps, bat
withdrew as boucher does the fielding
7.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, and another one with lift, over the
stumps, beats the bat as he went for the cut
7.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, nipped back, went for the pull, mistimed,
took a blow on the forearm
7.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, gently played back down to Nel at mid off
7.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, angled in, stayed low, on the front foot,
pushed out to Nel at mid off
End of over 8 (maiden) England 18/2 (RR: 2.25)
M Ntini 4-2-13-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
GO Jones 8* (20b 1x4) AJ Strauss 6* (21b)
8.1 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the toes, bit of lift, played down
into covers
8.2 Pollock to Jones, no run, angled in, on the front foot, defends to
the off, Prince quick to field
8.3 Pollock to Jones, no run, on the back foot, stroked back down the
pitch, mid off fielding
8.4 Pollock to Jones, no run, outside the off, stayed low, bat withdrew
as Boucher fields
8.5 Pollock to Jones, FOUR, wide of off, chopped into the gap past
point and over the rope for the boundary
8.6 Pollock to Jones, no run, bit of lift, no shot offered
End of over 9 (4 runs) England 22/2 (RR: 2.44)
SM Pollock 5-1-9-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 6* (21b) GO Jones 12* (26b 2x4)
9.1 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, short, picked up to a vacant deep mid
wicket region, well played
9.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, late cut to a diving bwd point, Kemp
doing very well to stop a certain boundary
9.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, slower delivery, worked out to point,
Gibbs fielding
9.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, forward, played out to mid ofn, Hall
diving forward to stop the ball, great fielding
9.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, beats the bat, took a blow on the body
9.6 Ntini to Strauss, one run, on the front foot, nipped around to deep
sq leg region for the single
End of over 10 (5 runs) England 27/2 (RR: 2.70)
M Ntini 5-2-18-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
AJ Strauss 11* (27b 1x4) GO Jones 12* (26b 2x4)
10.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, forward, stroked back down the pitch,
Pollock doing his own fielding
10.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, nipped back, straight bat, pushed to
the ground, Pollock quick on the ball
10.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, wide of off, stroked out to point
10.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, angled in, managed to defend to the off
10.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, on the front foot, stroked out to cover
10.6 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, nicely worked around the legs to a vacant
deep fine leg boundary
End of over 11 (4 runs) England 31/2 (RR: 2.82)
SM Pollock 6-1-13-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 12* (26b 2x4) AJ Strauss 15* (33b 2x4)
Nel brought into the attack
11.1 Nel to Jones, no run, managed to play it out to cover
11.2 Nel to Jones, one run, slower delivery, late cut to 3rd man,
fielder running wide to get the ball
11.3 Nel to Strauss, no run, angled in, on the back foot, defends to
point, Gibbs fielding
11.4 Nel to Strauss, OUT: nipped back, went for the pull, fine edge as
Boucher and Nel appeals like one man, Bucknor sending him back to
the changerooms
England 32/3, Partnership of 31
AJ Strauss c Boucher b Nel 15 (35b 2x4 0x6)
GO Jones 13* (28b 2x4) A Nel 0.4-0-1-1
11.5 Nel to Pietersen, no run, on the front foot, stroked back to the
off, Hall fielding
11.6 Nel to Pietersen, wide: no run, well wide of off, nipped away and
called
11.6 Nel to Pietersen, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps, bat not
tempted to play a shot
End of over 12 (2 runs) England 33/3 (RR: 2.75)
A Nel 1-0-2-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
GO Jones 13* (28b 2x4) KP Pietersen 0* (2b)
Hall into the attack from the West Lane End
12.1 Hall to Jones, no run, wide of off, stayed very low, left
12.2 Hall to Jones, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps, bat not
tempted
12.3 Hall to Jones, no run, nipped back, bit mistimed, on the body
12.4 Hall to Jones, one run, on the back foot, steered to 3rd man for
the single
12.5 Hall to Pietersen, one run, slower delivery, smacked down to mid
off, Boje fielding
12.6 Hall to Jones, no run, nipped away, bit of lift, left for Boucher
to field
End of over 13 (2 runs) England 35/3 (RR: 2.69)
AJ Hall 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 1* (3b) GO Jones 14* (33b 2x4)
13.1 Nel to Pietersen, one run, outside edge, into the gap at slips, 3rd
man running in to field
13.2 Nel to Jones, no run, bit of lift. outside the off, left for keeper
13.3 Nel to Jones, no run, again some lift, over the stumps, bat not
tempted to swing at it
13.4 Nel to Jones, no run, outside the off, lift, left for Boucher to
field
13.5 Nel to Jones, no run, on the back foot, managed to defends to the
off, cover running in to field
13.6 Nel to Jones, no run, lift, well over the stumps, bat not playing a
shot
End of over 14 (1 run) England 36/3 (RR: 2.57)
A Nel 2-0-3-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 2* (4b) GO Jones 14* (38b 2x4)
14.1 Hall to Pietersen, no run, nipped back, on the back foot, defends
to the off
14.2 Hall to Pietersen, no run, worked around the legs, sq leg running
in to field
14.3 Hall to Pietersen, no run, outside the off, beats the bat, Boucher
shuffled to his right to field
14.4 Hall to Pietersen, no run, bit of lift, just over the stumps to
keeper
14.5 Hall to Pietersen, no run, angled in, beats the bat, on the pads,
appeal turned down, going down leg
14.6 Hall to Pietersen, no run, just wide of off, went for the drive,
beats the bat
End of over 15 (maiden) England 36/3 (RR: 2.40)
AJ Hall 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 14* (38b 2x4) KP Pietersen 2* (10b)
15.1 Nel to Jones, no run, wide of off, steered to 3rd man, fielder
quick on the ball
15.2 Nel to Jones, no run, gently played out to mid wicket region
15.3 Nel to Jones, no run, bit of lift, went for the cut, beats the bat
15.4 Nel to Jones, no run, on the toes, pushed to the ground, tempted
for the single, Nel quick on the ball
15.5 Nel to Jones, OUT: slower delivery, lift, went for the pull, Kemp
getting in under it at mid wicket region and out
England 36/4, Partnership of 4
GO Jones c Kemp b Nel 14 (43b 2x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 2* (10b) A Nel 2.5-0-3-2 (1w)
Match State: Drinks
15.6 Nel to Solanki, no run, angled in, on the front foot, defends to
the off
End of over 16 (maiden) England 36/4 (RR: 2.25)
A Nel 3-1-3-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 2* (10b) VS Solanki 0* (1b)
16.1 Hall to Pietersen, one run, short, went for the pull, bit mistimed,
fine leg running in to field
16.2 Hall to Solanki, no run, quicker delivery, just outside the off,
beats the bat
16.3 Hall to Solanki, one run, on the front foot, managed to work around
to deep mid wicket region
16.4 Hall to Pietersen, no run, straight bat, forward, stroked back down
the pitch
16.5 Hall to Pietersen, no run, forward, sq up the bat, stroked back
down the pitch
16.6 Hall to Pietersen, FOUR, forward, smacked into the gap past mid
wicket and mid on and over the rope
End of over 17 (6 runs) England 42/4 (RR: 2.47)
AJ Hall 3-1-8-0 - Pavilion End
VS Solanki 1* (3b) KP Pietersen 7* (14b 1x4)
17.1 Nel to Solanki, no run, outside the off, nipped away, left for
Boucher to field
17.2 Nel to Solanki, one run, pushed to the ground, Pietersen went for
the run, Solanki scramble as Gibbs picks up and throws to non-
strikes end, Solanki made his ground
17.3 Nel to Pietersen, no run, just wide of off, lift, beats the bat,
Boucher fielding
17.4 Nel to Pietersen, FOUR, bit of lift, on the back foot, played to a
vacant deep wide mid wicket boundary
17.5 Nel to Pietersen, no run, striaght bat, on the front foot, pushed
back down the pitch
17.6 Nel to Pietersen, one run, forward, gently played down to wide mid
wicket region as they scramble for the single
End of over 18 (6 runs) England 48/4 (RR: 2.67)
A Nel 4-1-9-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 12* (18b 2x4) VS Solanki 2* (5b)
18.1 Hall to Pietersen, no run, outside the off, stayed a bit low, bat
moved forward, went for the stroke, beaten
18.2 Hall to Pietersen, no run, on the front foot, stroked to the on,
Pollock qick to field
18.3 Hall to Pietersen, (noball) no run, slower delivery, overstepped
and called, gently played out to Pollock at mid on
18.3 Hall to Pietersen, no run, advanced, played back down the pitch,
Hall doing his own fielding
18.4 Hall to Pietersen, no run, nipped back, on the toes, managed to
play it out to cover
18.5 Hall to Pietersen, no run, forward defensive, stroked back down the
pitch
18.6 Hall to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to mid off and this gets
England to 50 runs
End of over 19 (2 runs) England 50/4 (RR: 2.63)
AJ Hall 4-1-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 13* (25b 2x4) VS Solanki 2* (5b)
19.1 Nel to Pietersen, one run, forward, outside edge, 3rd man running
in to field
19.2 Nel to Solanki, no run, angled in, stroked back down the pitch
19.3 Nel to Solanki, no run, well forward, stroked back down the pitch
19.4 Nel to Solanki, no run, bit of lift, on the toes, played down to
the on
19.5 Nel to Solanki, no run, well outside the off, stayed low, bat not
tempted to play a shot
19.6 Nel to Solanki, one run, on the toes, flicked around to deep mid
wicket for the single
End of over 20 (2 runs) England 52/4 (RR: 2.60)
A Nel 5-1-11-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
VS Solanki 3* (10b) KP Pietersen 14* (26b 2x4)
Boje into the attack from the West Lane End
20.1 Boje to Solanki, two runs, worked around the legs to deep fine
region, good running between the stumps
20.2 Boje to Solanki, no run, well forward, played back down the pitch
20.3 Boje to Solanki, OUT: went for the sweep, mistimed, Smith waiting
for it at fine leg region for an easy catch
England 54/5, Partnership of 18
VS Solanki c Smith b Boje 5 (13b 0x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 14* (26b 2x4) N Boje 0.3-0-2-1
20.4 Boje to Collingwood, no run, flicked around to short leg
20.5 Boje to Collingwood, no run, forward defensive, cover running in to
field
20.6 Boje to Collingwood, no run, well forward, sq leg quick to field
the ball
End of over 21 (2 runs) England 54/5 (RR: 2.57)
N Boje 1-0-2-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 14* (26b 2x4) PD Collingwood 0* (3b)
21.1 Nel to Pietersen, no run, forward, smacked back down the pitch, Nel
doing well to get a hand to it and stop a certain boundary
21.2 Nel to Pietersen, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps to Boucher
21.3 Nel to Pietersen, no run, well wide of off, bat showing no interest
to play a shot
21.4 Nel to Pietersen, one run, on the front foot, flicked around to mid
wicket region, deep bwd sq running wide to field
21.5 Nel to Collingwood, no run, well wide of off, bat withdrew, Boucher
fielding
21.6 Nel to Collingwood, FOUR, forward, found the gap through covers,
played out to a vacant deep extra cover region
End of over 22 (5 runs) England 59/5 (RR: 2.68)
A Nel 6-1-16-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 15* (30b 2x4) PD Collingwood 4* (5b 1x4)
22.1 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke past a diving Boje, long
on running in from the boundary
22.2 Boje to Collingwood, one run, advanced, played around to deep mid
wicket region for the sngle
22.3 Boje to Pietersen, no run, down leg, nipped the pad as the wrong
line is played, no appeal
22.4 Boje to Pietersen, one run, stroked down to wide mid wicket region
for the single
22.5 Boje to Collingwood, no run, on the front foot, stroked to the off
22.6 Boje to Collingwood, one run, advanced, deep mid wicket running in
to field
End of over 23 (4 runs) England 63/5 (RR: 2.74)
N Boje 2-0-6-1 - Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 6* (8b 1x4) KP Pietersen 17* (33b 2x4)
Hall back into the attack from the Hennops River End
23.1 Hall to Collingwood, no run, outside the off, a bit of lift, left
for Boucher to field
23.2 Hall to Collingwood, no run, nipped back, pshed to the ground, Hall
quick to field
23.3 Hall to Collingwood, two runs, nicely flicked around to deep bwd
sq, good running between the stumps
23.4 Hall to Collingwood, no run, on the front foot, stroked out to the
off
23.5 Hall to Collingwood, one run, gently worked around to deep bwd sq
for an easy single
23.6 Hall to Pietersen, no run, stayed low, wide of off, beats the bat
End of over 24 (3 runs) England 66/5 (RR: 2.75)
AJ Hall 5-1-13-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
PD Collingwood 9* (13b 1x4) KP Pietersen 17* (34b 2x4)
24.1 Boje to Collingwood, one run, on the front foot, stroked to the
off, good running
24.2 Boje to Pietersen, no run, well forward, straight bat, played back
down the pitch
24.3 Boje to Pietersen, no run, firmly played out to the on
24.4 Boje to Pietersen, no run, forward defensive, cover fielding
24.5 Boje to Pietersen, one run, gently flicket around to the on, mid
wicket fielding
24.6 Boje to Collingwood, no run, flicked to the on, sq leg quick to
field as they wanted a run
End of over 25 (2 runs) England 68/5 (RR: 2.72)
N Boje 3-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 18* (38b 2x4) PD Collingwood 10* (15b 1x4)
England 68/6, Partnership of 14
PD Collingwood run out (Smith) 10 (15b 1x4 0x6)
25.1 Hall to Pietersen, one run, on the front foot, flicked to deep sq
leg for the single
25.2 Hall to Giles, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
25.3 Hall to Giles, one run, wide of off, steered down to 3rd man,
Pollock fielding
25.4 Hall to Pietersen, wide: no run, lift, well wide of off, went
fishing as the bat is beaten
25.4 Hall to Pietersen, no run, wide of off, lift, left for Boucher to
field
25.5 Hall to Pietersen, no run, gently stroked out to mid off, wanted a
run, send back
25.6 Hall to Pietersen, one run, on the front foot, worked around to
deep sq region
End of over 26 (4 runs) England 72/6 (RR: 2.77)
AJ Hall 6-1-17-0 (1w 1nb) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 20* (42b 2x4) AF Giles 1* (2b)
26.1 Boje to Pietersen, no run, on the back foot, played around to the
on
26.2 Boje to Pietersen, no run, forward defensive, cover quick to field
26.3 Boje to Pietersen, no run, well forward, pushed back down the track
26.4 Boje to Pietersen, no run, and again, cover running in to field
26.5 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to the on, long on running
wide to field
26.6 Boje to Giles, no run, worked around to fine leg, fielder quick on
the ball
End of over 27 (1 run) England 73/6 (RR: 2.70)
N Boje 4-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 21* (47b 2x4) AF Giles 1* (3b)
Ntini back into the attack from the Hennops River End
27.1 Ntini to Pietersen, three runs, solid stroke to long on, fielder
just beats the ball to the rope
27.2 Ntini to Giles, one run, cut to a deep point region for the single
27.3 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, bit of lift, on the front foot, defends
to the off
27.4 Ntini to Pietersen, one run, gently stroked to mid off, bit of a
misfield as they go for the single
27.5 Ntini to Giles, one run, on the front foot, stroked to deep extra
cover region, wanted the second run, send back
27.6 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, forward, solid stroke straight to Nel
at mid off
End of over 28 (6 runs) England 79/6 (RR: 2.82)
M Ntini 6-2-24-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
AF Giles 3* (5b) KP Pietersen 25* (51b 2x4)
28.1 Boje to Giles, no run, worked around to mid wicket
28.2 Boje to Giles, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the ground
28.3 Boje to Giles, no run, stroked to the on, Gibbs doing well at mid
wicket to field
28.4 Boje to Giles, one run, flicked just wide of mid wicket
28.5 Boje to Pietersen, wide: no run, down leg and called
28.5 Boje to Pietersen, no run, forward defensive, stroked back down the
pitch
28.6 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to long off, Hall doing
the fielding
End of over 29 (3 runs) England 82/6 (RR: 2.83)
N Boje 5-0-12-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 26* (53b 2x4) AF Giles 4* (9b)
29.1 Ntini to Pietersen, one run, short, lift, pulled to deep mid wicket
region, Boje fielding
29.2 Ntini to Giles, one run, lift, on the toes, pushed down to deep
point region Kemp fielding
29.3 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, slower delivery, late cut, Gibbs quick
to field
29.4 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, advanced, solid stroke straight to mid
wicket
29.5 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, forward, stroked out to mid on, fielder
quick on the ball
29.6 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, smacked straight back down the pitch,
Ntini doing well to field the ball
End of over 30 (2 runs) England 84/6 (RR: 2.80)
M Ntini 7-2-26-1 (3w) - Hennops River End
AF Giles 5* (10b) KP Pietersen 27* (58b 2x4)
30.1 Boje to Giles, no run, went for the sweep, beats the bat, no appeal
30.2 Boje to Giles, no run, played back down the pitch, Boje diving
forward to get the ball, spectators catch
30.3 Boje to Giles, no run, sweeps to short leg
30.4 Boje to Giles, no run, stroked back down the pitch
30.5 Boje to Giles, no run, swepps, bit mistimed, fine leg quick on the
ball
30.6 Boje to Giles, one run, worked around to deep sq leg for the single
End of over 31 (1 run) England 85/6 (RR: 2.74)
N Boje 6-0-13-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 6* (16b) KP Pietersen 27* (58b 2x4)
Pollock into the attack from the Hennops River End
31.1 Pollock to Giles, one run, bit of lift, flicked around to deep sq
leg for the single
31.2 Pollock to Pietersen, no run, on the front foot, stroked out to the
on
31.3 Pollock to Pietersen, no run, forward, worked around to the on,
Boje fielding
31.4 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, slower delivery, bit of lift, pushed
out to long on for an easy single as the fielder runs in from the
boundary
31.5 Pollock to Giles, no run, straight bat, on the back foot, cover
quick to field
31.6 Pollock to Giles, one run, wide of off, guided down to 3rd man
End of over 32 (3 runs) England 88/6 (RR: 2.75)
SM Pollock 7-1-16-1 - Hennops River End
AF Giles 8* (19b) KP Pietersen 28* (61b 2x4)
32.1 Boje to Giles, no run, forward, solid stroke straight to mid wicket
32.2 Boje to Giles, no run, pushed around to sq leg, Smith quick on the
ball
32.3 Boje to Giles, no run, down leg, nipped the pad, Boucher fielding
32.4 Boje to Giles, no run, pushed dead to the ground, cover doing the
fielding
32.5 Boje to Giles, no run, forward defensive, stroked into covers
32.6 Boje to Giles, one run, nicely flicked around to deep mid wicket
for the single
End of over 33 (1 run) England 89/6 (RR: 2.70)
N Boje 7-0-14-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 9* (25b) KP Pietersen 28* (61b 2x4)
33.1 Pollock to Giles, one run, on the back foot, played into the gap,
deep extra cover fielding
33.2 Pollock to Pietersen, no run, slower delivery, stroked out to the
off
33.3 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, played around to a wide fine leg
region, Hall doing well to get to the ball and stop the 2nd run
33.4 Pollock to Giles, one run, flicked around to sq leg, fielder
running in from the boundary
33.5 Pollock to Pietersen, (noball) no run, overstepped, managed to work
it out to the on, mid wicket fielding
33.5 Pollock to Pietersen, no run, straight bat, on the front foot,
stroked back down the pitch
33.6 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to a diving mid wicket
fielder
End of over 34 (5 runs) England 94/6 (RR: 2.76)
SM Pollock 8-1-21-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 30* (66b 2x4) AF Giles 11* (27b)
Match State: Drinks
34.1 Boje to Pietersen, no run, forward, on the pads, Boucher running
wide to field
34.2 Boje to Pietersen, no run, forward, fine leg doing the fielding
34.3 Boje to Pietersen, one run, worked around to sq leg region, fielder
running in from the boundary to field
34.4 Boje to Giles, no run, went for the sweep, beats the bat, no appeal
34.5 Boje to Giles, one run, played around to deep sq leg, fielder runs
in to get the ball
34.6 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to the on, Ntini fieldeing
as the bats are tempted for a second run
End of over 35 (3 runs) England 97/6 (RR: 2.77)
N Boje 8-0-17-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 32* (70b 2x4) AF Giles 12* (29b)
35.1 Pollock to Pietersen, no run, on the front foot, solid stroke into
covers, Prince fielding
35.2 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, nicely flicked around the legs, deep
fine running wide to field
35.3 Pollock to Giles, FOUR, slower delivery, picked up over mid on for
the boundary
35.4 Pollock to Giles, FOUR, late cut, into the gap over a bwd point
boundary
35.5 Pollock to Giles, no run, on the toes, pushed back to the ground,
point quick to field
35.6 Pollock to Giles, no run, forward, stroked back down the pitch,
Pollock fielding
End of over 36 (9 runs) England 106/6 (RR: 2.94)
SM Pollock 9-1-30-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 33* (72b 2x4) AF Giles 20* (33b 2x4)
36.1 Boje to Pietersen, one run, advanced, cracking shot straight to
Hall at long off
36.2 Boje to Giles, one run, gently played out into covers
36.3 Boje to Pietersen, SIX, short, picked up well over deep mid wicket
for the max, spectator drops the catch
36.4 Boje to Pietersen, no run, smacked back down the pitch, hitting
non-strikers stumps
36.5 Boje to Pietersen, SIX, picked up to deep mid wicket again and this
time the spectator wins himself some money
36.6 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to long on
End of over 37 (15 runs) England 121/6 (RR: 3.27)
N Boje 9-0-32-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 47* (77b 2x4 2x6) AF Giles 21* (34b 2x4)
37.1 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, stroked to the on, long on running
in from the boundary
37.2 Pollock to Giles, no run, bouncer, Giles getting out of the line of
fire
37.3 Pollock to Giles, one run, angled in managed to stroke it out into
covers for an easy single
37.4 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, on the back foot, straight bat,
stroked to long on, fielder running in from the boundary
37.5 Pollock to Giles, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump quick to call,
cut to a diving point
37.5 Pollock to Giles, one run, angled in, managed to steer it into the
gap, deep cover doing the fielding
37.6 Pollock to Pietersen, one run, on the front foot, pushed to the on
and Pietersen gets his 50 up
End of over 38 (6 runs) England 127/6 (RR: 3.34)
SM Pollock 10-1-36-1 (2nb) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 50* (80b 2x4 2x6) AF Giles 23* (38b 2x4)
38.1 Boje to Pietersen, no run, stroked back down the pitch, Boje diving
to his right, got a hand to it
38.2 Boje to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to long on for the single
38.3 Boje to Giles, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the off
38.4 Boje to Giles, no run, flicked around to Smith at fine leg
38.5 Boje to Giles, one run, solid stroke down to long off, Hall
fielding
38.6 Boje to Pietersen, no run, gave himself some roon, mistimed, mid
wicket qick to field
End of over 39 (2 runs) England 129/6 (RR: 3.31)
N Boje 10-0-34-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 24* (41b 2x4) KP Pietersen 51* (83b 2x4 2x6)
Nel back into the attack from the Hennops River End
39.1 Nel to Giles, one run, wide of off, smacked into covers, deep cover
doing the fielding
39.2 Nel to Pietersen, no run, advanced, smacked straight to mid wicket
fielder
39.3 Nel to Pietersen, FOUR, nipped back, forward, solid drive into the
gap at mid off, well placed
39.4 Nel to Pietersen, one run, angled in, played around to Boje at mid
wicket
39.5 Nel to Giles, FOUR, nicely picked up off the toes to a vacant deep
bwd sq leg boundary
39.6 Nel to Giles, one run, slower delivery, pushed out to long on,
fielder running in from the boundary
End of over 40 (11 runs) England 140/6 (RR: 3.50)
A Nel 7-1-27-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
AF Giles 30* (44b 3x4) KP Pietersen 56* (86b 3x4 2x6)
Hall back into the attack from the West Lane End
40.1 Hall to Giles, one run, on the back foot, cracking shot into
covers, sweeper fielding
40.2 Hall to Pietersen, no run, wide of off, cut straight to point
40.3 Hall to Pietersen, no run, just wide of off, stayed low, went for
the shot, beats the bat
40.4 Hall to Pietersen, FOUR, flicked around the legs to a vacant bwd sq
leg boundary and Pietersen pass 500 runs in limited overs cricket
40.5 Hall to Pietersen, one run, smacked to a wide long off, Hall doing
well to avoid the boundary
40.6 Hall to Giles, FOUR, this time he managed to steer it past a diving
extra cover and England gets to 150 runs
End of over 41 (10 runs) England 150/6 (RR: 3.66)
AJ Hall 7-1-27-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 61* (90b 4x4 2x6) AF Giles 35* (46b 4x4)
41.1 Nel to Pietersen, SIX, slower delivery, scooped over a wide long on
for the max
41.2 Nel to Pietersen, one run, stroked into covers, sweeper fielding
41.3 Nel to Giles, no run, lift, gave himself some room, went for the
shot, beats the bat
41.4 Nel to Giles, no run, slower delivery, pushed down the track, Nel
diving to his right to get the ball, well fielded
41.5 Nel to Giles, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off, tempted
for the single, send back
41.6 Nel to Giles, FOUR, managed to play that past extra cover, sweeper
gets a hand to it but the ball managed to roll over the rope
End of over 42 (11 runs) England 161/6 (RR: 3.83)
A Nel 8-1-38-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 68* (92b 4x4 3x6) AF Giles 39* (50b 5x4)
42.1 Hall to Pietersen, one run, slogged to long on for the single
42.2 Hall to Giles, wide: no run, down leg, beats the bat and called
42.2 Hall to Giles, no run, slower delivery, gently played out to the
off, Prince fielding at extra cover
42.3 Hall to Giles, one run, gave himself some room, bit mistimed, long
on fielding and Giles beating his previous best of 29 runs in ODI
42.4 Hall to Pietersen, one run, smacked down to long off for the single
42.5 Hall to Giles, one run, outside the off, managed to steer to deep
bwd point for the single
42.6 Hall to Pietersen, SIX, picked up to a wide mid wicket region for
the max and 100 p/s on the board
End of over 43 (11 runs) England 172/6 (RR: 4.00)
AJ Hall 8-1-38-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AF Giles 41* (53b 5x4) KP Pietersen 76* (95b 4x4 4x6)
Ntini back into the attack from the Hennops River End
43.1 Ntini to Giles, OUT: defensive stroke, beats the bat as it nipped
back sharply, bails in the air
England 172/7, Partnership of 104
AF Giles b Ntini 41 (54b 5x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 76* (95b 4x4 4x6) M Ntini 7.1-2-26-2 (3w)
43.2 Ntini to Ali, no run, on the front foot, stroked back down the
pitch, Ntini fielding
43.3 Ntini to Ali, no run, well forward, stroked to cover, Prince
fielding
43.4 Ntini to Ali, one run, gently played down to long on, fielder
running wide to get the ball
43.5 Ntini to Pietersen, FOUR, forward, smacked over a vacant wide long
off boundary, well placed
43.6 Ntini to Pietersen, no run, lift, just over the stumps, beats the
bat
End of over 44 (5 runs) England 177/7 (RR: 4.02)
M Ntini 8-2-31-2 (3w) - Hennops River End
Kabir Ali 1* (3b) KP Pietersen 80* (97b 5x4 4x6)
Kallis into the attack from the West Lane End
44.1 Kallis to Ali, one run, on the back foot, stroked into covers, good
running
44.2 Kallis to Pietersen, no run, forward, smacked straight to wide mid
wicket fielder
44.3 Kallis to Pietersen, FOUR, slower delivery, beats extra cover, into
the gap and boundary as result
44.4 Kallis to Pietersen, FOUR, edged, no slips in place and over the
3rd man rope
44.5 Kallis to Pietersen, one run, solid stroke to wide extra cover,
Smith fielding
44.6 Kallis to Ali, one run, played out to extra cover for the single
End of over 45 (11 runs) England 188/7 (RR: 4.18)
JH Kallis 1-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
Kabir Ali 3* (5b) KP Pietersen 89* (101b 7x4 4x6)
45.1 Ntini to Ali, no run, picked up back to Ntini, managed to get a
hand on it
45.2 Ntini to Ali, FOUR, full delivery, cut to deep bwd point, Kemp
diving to stop the ball, in the process touches the rope
45.3 Ntini to Ali, one run, gently played out to long on for the single
45.4 Ntini to Pietersen, FOUR, another full delivery, picked up over the
ump and long on chasing n vain
45.5 Ntini to Pietersen, SIX, picked up well over cows corner and gets
England to 200 runs
45.6 Ntini to Pietersen, one run, flicked around to wide mid wicket for
his well deserved 100 runs
End of over 46 (16 runs) England 204/7 (RR: 4.43)
M Ntini 9-2-47-2 (3w) - Hennops River End
KP Pietersen 100* (104b 8x4 5x6) Kabir Ali 8* (8b 1x4)
46.1 Nel to Pietersen, FOUR, short, picked up to deep mid wicket for
yeat another boundary
46.2 Nel to Pietersen, one run, on the front foot, sacked past Nel, long
off running in to field
46.3 Nel to Ali, one run, picked up just short of Ntini at long on
46.4 Nel to Pietersen, one run, full delivery, slapped to wide dep mid
wicket
46.5 Nel to Ali, two runs, picked up into the gap past a diving mid
wicket fielder
46.6 Nel to Ali, one run, played back down the track, long off running
in to field
End of over 47 (10 runs) England 214/7 (RR: 4.55)
A Nel 9-1-48-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
Kabir Ali 12* (11b 1x4) KP Pietersen 106* (107b 9x4 5x6)
Hall back into the attack from the Hennps River End
47.1 Hall to Ali, one run, solid stroke to long off for the single
47.2 Hall to Pietersen, SIX, straight shot, picked up to long on, lands
on the rope and max
47.3 Hall to Pietersen, FOUR, wider delivery, found the gap past gulley
and 50 p/s on the board
47.4 Hall to Pietersen, OUT: went for another big one, beats the bat and
leg stump on the ground
England 225/8, Partnership of 53
KP Pietersen b Hall 116 (110b 10x4 6x6)
Kabir Ali 13* (12b 1x4) AJ Hall 8.4-1-49-1 (2w 1nb)
47.5 Hall to Wharf, one run, forward, stroked to the off, extra cover
fielding
47.6 Hall to Ali, one run, sq up the bat, managed to play it out to mid
wicket region
End of over 48 (13 runs) England 227/8 (RR: 4.73)
AJ Hall 9-1-51-1 (2w 1nb) - Hennops River End
Kabir Ali 14* (13b 1x4) AG Wharf 1* (1b)
48.1 Nel to Ali, two runs, full delivery, flicked to deep bwd sq, deep
mid wicket fielding
48.2 Nel to Ali, FOUR, worked around to fine leg, misfield and the
boundary as result
48.3 Nel to Ali, one run, smacked back down the pitch, Nel got a hand to
it, extra cover fields
48.4 Nel to Wharf, one run, on the back foot, stroked to deep extra
cover region
48.5 Nel to Ali, no run, slower delivery, wide of off, went for the
shot, beats the bat
48.6 Nel to Ali, FOUR, gave himself some room, picked up to long off,
one bounce and four
End of over 49 (12 runs) England 239/8 (RR: 4.88)
A Nel 10-1-60-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
AG Wharf 2* (2b) Kabir Ali 25* (18b 3x4)
49.1 Hall to Wharf, no run, outside the off, bottom edge, wanted the
run, Boucher quick to field, missed stumps
49.2 Hall to Wharf, one run, stroked down to long on for the single
49.3 Hall to Ali, OUT: gave himself some room, went for the pull, beats
the bat and stump rearranged
England 240/9, Partnership of 15
Kabir Ali b Hall 25 (19b 3x4 0x6)
AG Wharf 3* (4b) AJ Hall 9.3-1-52-2 (2w 1nb)
49.4 Hall to Harmison, no run, outside the off, stayed very low, beats
the bat as he went for the sweep
49.5 Hall to Harmison, OUT: nipped back, beats the bat as he went for
the cut and leg stump nipped
England 240/10, Partnership of 0
SJ Harmison b Hall 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
AG Wharf 3* (4b) AJ Hall 9.5-1-52-3 (2w 1nb)
That concludes the England innings, we will be back after the lunch
break
Match State: Lunch
Wharf to open the bowling from the West Lane End
0.1 Wharf to Smith, no run, on the front foot, flicked around to mid
wicket fielder
0.2 Wharf to Smith, one run, flicked around to deep bwd sq region for
the single
0.3 Wharf to Hall, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump qick to call, Hall
defends to the off
0.3 Wharf to Hall, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps, bat withdrew
0.4 Wharf to Hall, no run, outside the off stump, left for keeper to
field
0.5 Wharf to Hall, one run, gently played out to deep point region,
wanted a run, send back, misfield and single called
0.6 Wharf to Smith, no run, stroked back down the pitch, Wharf doing
his own fielding, showing a bit of aggresion
End of over 1 (3 runs) South Africa 3/0 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 238/49 = 4.86)
AG Wharf 1-0-3-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 1* (4b) GC Smith 1* (3b)
Harmison to open the bowling from the Hennops River End
1.1 Harmison to Hall, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, no shot
offered by the bat
1.2 Harmison to Hall, no run, wide of off, nipped away as it pitched,
went for the shot, beaten
1.3 Harmison to Hall, one run, opened the face of the bat, 3rd man
running in to field
1.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, late lift, managed to push it back to
the ground
1.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, played across, lift, point running in to
field
1.6 Harmison to Smith, three runs, solid stroke to long on region,
fielder beats the race to the boundary
End of over 2 (4 runs) South Africa 7/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 234/48 = 4.88)
SJ Harmison 1-0-4-0 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 4* (6b) AJ Hall 2* (7b)
2.1 Wharf to Smith, no run, forward, flicked around straight to mid
wicket
2.2 Wharf to Smith, no run, on the front foot, gently played out to the
off
2.3 Wharf to Smith, one run, late cut, 3rd man quick to field as they
scramble for the single
2.4 Wharf to Hall, FOUR, on the toes, cut into the gap past cover and
ball just wins the race to the rope
2.5 Wharf to Hall, one run, inside edge, past the stumps, sq leg
running in to get the ball
2.6 Wharf to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight to Vaughan at mid off
End of over 3 (6 runs) South Africa 13/0 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 228/47 = 4.85)
AG Wharf 2-0-9-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 7* (9b 1x4) GC Smith 5* (10b)
3.1 Harmison to Hall, no run, forward, played to point, Collingwood
fielding
3.2 Harmison to Hall, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off,
Pietersen fielding at cover
3.3 Harmison to Hall, no run, defensive stroke, gulley diving to his
right to stop the ball
3.4 Harmison to Hall, FOUR, short, anticipated the delivery, picked up
to deep mid wicket, one bounce
3.5 Harmison to Hall, wide: no run, lift, Hall bending in under it,
nipped away sharply and called
3.5 Harmison to Hall, no run, well wide of off, lift, no shot offered
by bat
3.6 Harmison to Hall, no run, played off the toes straight to mid on
fielder
End of over 4 (5 runs) South Africa 18/0 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 223/46 = 4.85)
SJ Harmison 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 5* (10b) AJ Hall 11* (15b 2x4)
4.1 Wharf to Smith, no run, straight bat, defensive stroke, point quick
to field
4.2 Wharf to Smith, one run, late cut, 3rd man running wide to get the
ball
4.3 Wharf to Hall, no run, outside the off, went for the shot, beats
the bat
4.4 Wharf to Hall, (noball) no run, overstepped, forward defensive,
cover fielding
4.4 Wharf to Hall, one run, wide of off, guided to 3rd man for the
single
4.5 Wharf to Smith, one run, worked arond the legs to wide mid wicket
region
4.6 Wharf to Hall, one run, forward, deep bwd point runs in to field
the ball
End of over 5 (5 runs) South Africa 23/0 (RR: 4.60 RRR: 218/45 = 4.84)
AG Wharf 3-0-14-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 13* (19b 2x4) GC Smith 7* (13b)
5.1 Harmison to Hall, no run, quicker delivery, straight bat, forward,
defends to the on
5.2 Harmison to Hall, no run, on the front foot, stroked to the off,
Vaughan fielding
5.3 Harmison to Hall, one run, on the toes, pushed to the ground, mid
wicket fields as they scramble for the single
5.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, sq up the bat, managed to stroke it out
to the off
5.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, forward, played out to a diving cover
fielder, dod well to get to the ball
5.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, wide of off, cut straight to bwd point
End of over 6 (1 run) South Africa 24/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 217/44 = 4.93)
SJ Harmison 3-0-10-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AJ Hall 14* (22b 2x4) GC Smith 7* (16b)
6.1 Wharf to Hall, no run, on the front foot, stroked back down the
pitch, Wharf doing his own fielding
6.2 Wharf to Hall, one run, wider delivery, late cut, deep bwd point
runs in to field
6.3 Wharf to Smith, no run, forward defensive, cover quick to field
6.4 Wharf to Smith, no run, on the toes, played back down the track
6.5 Wharf to Smith, no run, outside the off, went for the pull, beats
the bat
6.6 Wharf to Smith, FOUR, gently worked around the legs past mid wicket
for the boundary
End of over 7 (5 runs) South Africa 29/0 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 212/43 = 4.93)
AG Wharf 4-0-19-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Hall 15* (24b 2x4) GC Smith 11* (20b 1x4)
7.1 Harmison to Hall, no run, angled in, managed to defend it out to
the off
7.2 Harmison to Hall, no run, late lift, outside the off, went for the
shot, beats the bat
7.3 Harmison to Hall, one run, nicely worked around to deep bwd sq for
the single
7.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, well forward, stroked out into cover
7.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, forward again, flicked to the on, mid
wicket quick to field
7.6 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, this time he finds the gap past cover and
extra cover, no sweeper to do the fielding
End of over 8 (5 runs) South Africa 34/0 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 207/42 = 4.93)
SJ Harmison 4-0-15-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AJ Hall 16* (27b 2x4) GC Smith 15* (23b 2x4)
8.1 Wharf to Hall, no run, on the back foot, stroked out to cover
8.2 Wharf to Hall, no run, quicker delivery, bit of lift, went for the
cut, beats the bat
8.3 Wharf to Hall, no run, solid stroke straight to Giles at mid off
8.4 Wharf to Hall, no run, straight bat, Giles running in to field
8.5 Wharf to Hall, no run, well forward, played down the track, mid on
fielding
8.6 Wharf to Hall, no run, gently played back to Wharf
End of over 9 (maiden) South Africa 34/0 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 207/41 = 5.05)
AG Wharf 5-1-19-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 15* (23b 2x4) AJ Hall 16* (33b 2x4)
9.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, forward defensive, cover fielding
9.2 Harmison to Smith, FOUR, played past a diving wide mid on fielder
for the boundary
9.3 Harmison to Smith, one run, played out to wide cover for the single
9.4 Harmison to Hall, no run, defends to the off, cover quick to field
9.5 Harmison to Hall, two runs, guided down to 3rd man, overthrow as
they turn for the second
9.6 Harmison to Hall, one run, again, played down to 3rd man for the
single
End of over 10 (8 runs) South Africa 42/0 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 199/40 = 4.97)
SJ Harmison 5-0-23-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AJ Hall 19* (36b 2x4) GC Smith 20* (26b 3x4)
10.1 Wharf to Hall, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
10.2 Wharf to Hall, no run, gently stroked back down the pitch, mid on
fielding
10.3 Wharf to Hall, FOUR, wider delivery, picked up over cover for the
boundary
10.4 Wharf to Hall, OUT: short, hooked to deep bwd sq, Harmison running
wide from fine leg taking a brilliant catch
South Africa 46/1, Partnership of 46
AJ Hall c Harmison b Wharf 23 (40b 3x4 0x6)
GC Smith 20* (26b 3x4) AG Wharf 5.4-1-23-1 (2nb)
10.5 Wharf to Smith, no run, stayed very low, pushed out to mid wicket
fielder
10.6 Wharf to Smith, FOUR, sneaky, found the gap past keeper and slip
and over the rope
End of over 11 (8 runs) South Africa 50/1 (RR: 4.55 RRR: 191/39 = 4.90)
AG Wharf 6-1-27-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 0* (0b) GC Smith 24* (28b 4x4)
11.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run, nicely picked up off the toes to mid
wicket
11.2 Harmison to Kallis, FOUR, this time he worked it around to a vacant
bwd sq leg boundary, well placed
11.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, nipped back, on the thigh pad, sq leg
runs in to field
11.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, forward defensive, stayed low, past the
stump, no shot offered
11.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on the front foot, cut to point
11.6 Harmison to Kallis, wide: no run, down leg, went for the shot,
beaten
11.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, forward defensive, on the pads, appeal
turned down
End of over 12 (5 runs) South Africa 55/1 (RR: 4.58 RRR: 186/38 = 4.89)
SJ Harmison 6-0-28-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 24* (28b 4x4) JH Kallis 4* (6b 1x4)
12.1 Ali to Smith, one run, forward, played out to mid on for the single
12.2 Ali to Kallis, no run, nipped back, bat on pad, cover runs in to
field
12.3 Ali to Kallis, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off, extra
cover doing the fielding
12.4 Ali to Kallis, no run, well forward, solid stroke straight to mid
off
12.5 Ali to Kallis, no run, gently pushed out to cover fielder
12.6 Ali to Kallis, no run, angled in, forward defensive, cover doing
the fielding
End of over 13 (1 run) South Africa 56/1 (RR: 4.31 RRR: 185/37 = 5.00)
Kabir Ali 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 25* (29b 4x4) JH Kallis 4* (11b 1x4)
Collingwood into the attack from the Hennops River End
13.1 Collingwood to Smith, one run, wide of off, guided down to 3rd man
for a quick single
13.2 Collingwood to Kallis, one run, well forward, guided to wide bwd
point
13.3 Collingwood to Smith, no run, solid stroke back down the pitch,
Collingwood managed to get a hand to it
13.4 Collingwood to Smith, no run, advanced, stroked out into covers
13.5 Collingwood to Smith, no run, on the front foot, pushed down to the
on, mid wicket doing the fielding
13.6 Collingwood to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight to mid wicket
End of over 14 (2 runs) South Africa 58/1 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 183/36 = 5.08)
PD Collingwood 1-0-2-0 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 5* (12b 1x4) GC Smith 26* (34b 4x4)
14.1 Ali to Kallis, no run, slower delivery, played out to deep cover
fielder
14.2 Ali to Kallis, one run, played to the ground as they scramble for
the single, cover quick to field, Smith made his ground
14.3 Ali to Smith, no run, edged, short of a diving slip, considered
lucky
14.4 Ali to Smith, no run, another slow delivery, had a fell at it,
beaten
14.5 Ali to Smith, no run, well forward, stroked to the off, Pietersen
doing the fielding
14.6 Ali to Smith, one run, straight bat, played down to mid off, good
running between the stumps
End of over 15 (2 runs) South Africa 60/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 181/35 = 5.17)
Kabir Ali 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 27* (38b 4x4) JH Kallis 6* (14b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Collingwood to Smith, no run, bit of lift, cut straight to point
15.2 Collingwood to Smith, no run, solid stroke right back down the
pitch
15.3 Collingwood to Smith, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, went
for the cut, beats the bat
15.4 Collingwood to Smith, one run, gently worked around to wide mid on
fielder
15.5 Collingwood to Kallis, wide: FOUR, down leg, beats the keeper and
over the rope
15.5 Collingwood to Kallis, no run, on the front foot, forward, stroked
past Collingwood, mid off fielding
15.6 Collingwood to Kallis, two runs, opened the bat, guided to 3rd man,
good running between the stumps
End of over 16 (8 runs) South Africa 68/1 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 173/34 = 5.09)
PD Collingwood 2-0-10-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 28* (42b 4x4) JH Kallis 8* (16b 1x4)
16.1 Ali to Smith, FOUR, finely worked off the legs into the gap past
mid wicket for the boundary
16.2 Ali to Smith, one run, lift, late cut to deep bwd point region for
an easy single
16.3 Ali to Kallis, one run, on the toes, played down to deep sq fielder
16.4 Ali to Smith, no run, forward, solid stroke down to the ff, cover
running in to field
16.5 Ali to Smith, no run, on the back foot, bit of lift, stroked down
to the off
16.6 Ali to Smith, no run, outside the off, late lift, went for the cut,
beats the bat, keeper doing the fielding
End of over 17 (6 runs) South Africa 74/1 (RR: 4.35 RRR: 167/33 = 5.06)
Kabir Ali 3-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 9* (17b 1x4) GC Smith 33* (47b 5x4)
Giles into the attack from the Hennops River End
17.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, forward defensive, pushed to the ground
17.2 Giles to Kallis, one run, worked around the legs to fine leg
fielder
17.3 Giles to Smith, one run, worked around the legs to bwd sq for an
easy single
17.4 Giles to Kallis, legbye: one run, beats the bat, on the pad, appeal
from Giles turned down, down leg
17.5 Giles to Smith, one run, pushed around to deep mid wicket region
for the single
17.6 Giles to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the on, kepper
doing the fielding
End of over 18 (4 runs) South Africa 78/1 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 163/32 = 5.09)
AF Giles 1-0-3-0 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 35* (49b 5x4) JH Kallis 10* (21b 1x4)
18.1 Ali to Smith, no run, slower delivery, cut to point, Collingwood
fielding
18.2 Ali to Smith, FOUR, wide of off, on the back foot, cut into the gap
to a vacant bwd point boundary
18.3 Ali to Smith, no run, flicked around to a diving mid wicket fielder
18.4 Ali to Smith, no run, forward, solid stroke straight to mid on,
Wharf fielding
18.5 Ali to Smith, no run, late cut, bwd point quick to field
18.6 Ali to Smith, no run, bit of lift, had a feel at ir, beaten
End of over 19 (4 runs) South Africa 82/1 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 159/31 = 5.13)
Kabir Ali 4-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 10* (21b 1x4) GC Smith 39* (55b 6x4)
19.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, played around the pads, fine leg quick on
the ball
19.2 Giles to Kallis, no run, and again, fine leg doing the fielding
19.3 Giles to Kallis, no run, pushed out to the on
19.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, advanced, played out to the on, Giles
running to field the ball
19.5 Giles to Kallis, no run, played around the legs, fine leg up for
the fielding
19.6 Giles to Kallis, one run, gently worked out to the on, sq leg
running in from the boundary to field
End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 83/1 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 158/30 = 5.27)
AF Giles 2-0-4-0 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 11* (27b 1x4) GC Smith 39* (55b 6x4)
20.1 Ali to Kallis, no run, well forward, gently stroked to the off
20.2 Ali to Kallis, no run, wanted some room, bit misjudged, point doing
the fielding
20.3 Ali to Kallis, one run, opened the bat, guided to 3rd man as the
fielder runs in from the boundary
20.4 Ali to Smith, two runs, wide of off, guided to the left of 3rd man,
good running between the stumps
20.5 Ali to Smith, one run, flicked around to mid wicket as the fielder
runs in from the boundary
20.6 Ali to Kallis, FOUR, solid cover drive steered into the gap past
mid off, well played
End of over 21 (8 runs) South Africa 91/1 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 150/29 = 5.17)
Kabir Ali 5-0-21-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 42* (57b 6x4) JH Kallis 16* (31b 2x4)
21.1 Giles to Smith, no run, forward defensive
21.2 Giles to Smith, one run, solid stroke to long on, running in from
the boundary
21.3 Giles to Kallis, SIX, short, picked up just over the rope at deep
bwd sq
21.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, forward, stroked to the off
21.5 Giles to Kallis, no run, sq up the bat, managed to play it out to
the off
21.6 Giles to Kallis, one run, sweeps to deep fine leg fielder
End of over 22 (8 runs) South Africa 99/1 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 142/28 = 5.07)
AF Giles 3-0-12-0 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 23* (35b 2x4 1x6) GC Smith 43* (59b 6x4)
Harmison back into the attack
22.1 Harmison to Kallis, one run, down leg, pushed out to bwd sq to get
SA to 100 runs
22.2 Harmison to Smith, wide: no run, down leg, beats the bat
22.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, lift, on the toes, left for keeper to
field
22.3 Harmison to Smith, two runs, full delivery, smacked to mid on,
misfield by Wharf as they turn for the 2nd run
22.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, quicker delivery, well wide of off,
beats the bat
22.5 Harmison to Smith, one run, slower delivery, slogged to the off,
extra cover fielding
22.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the off,
cover doing the fielding
End of over 23 (5 runs) South Africa 104/1 (RR: 4.52 RRR: 137/27 = 5.07)
SJ Harmison 7-0-33-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 46* (63b 6x4) JH Kallis 24* (37b 2x4 1x6)
23.1 Giles to Smith, one run, well forward, played out to deep mid
wicket region
23.2 Giles to Kallis, no run, guided down to point
23.3 Giles to Kallis, one run, played around the legs to mid wicket
region as the fielder runs in to get the ball
23.4 Giles to Smith, no run, on the front foot, defendsive, point doing
the fieldinh
23.5 Giles to Smith, OUT: advanced, picked up straight to Solanki at mid
on for an easy catch
South Africa 106/2, Partnership of 60
GC Smith c Solanki b Giles 47 (66b 6x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 25* (39b 2x4 1x6) AF Giles 3.5-0-14-1
23.6 Giles to Gibbs, no run, well forward, stroked back down the pitch
End of over 24 (2 runs) South Africa 106/2 (RR: 4.42 RRR: 135/26 = 5.19)
AF Giles 4-0-14-1 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 25* (39b 2x4 1x6) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)
24.1 Harmison to Kallis, one run, short, on the toes, pushed down to
deep bwd point for the single
24.2 Harmison to Gibbs, OUT: forward defensive, beats the bat, on the
pads, great appeal, ump thinking hard on this one, and given
South Africa 107/3, Partnership of 1
HH Gibbs lbw b Harmison 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 26* (40b 2x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 7.2-0-34-1 (3w)
24.3 Harmison to Prince, no run, outside the off, Prince had a feel at
that, beaten
24.4 Harmison to Prince, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the
ground, tempted for the run
24.5 Harmison to Prince, no run, bit of lift, Prince bending in under
it, over the chest
24.6 Harmison to Prince, no run, slower delivery, played out to the off
End of over 25 (1 run) South Africa 107/3 (RR: 4.28 RRR: 134/25 = 5.36)
SJ Harmison 8-0-34-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 26* (40b 2x4 1x6) AG Prince 0* (4b)
25.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, just wide of off, beats the bat
25.2 Giles to Kallis, one run, gently worked around to mid wicket region
25.3 Giles to Prince, two runs, solid stroke to widem mid on, misfield
as they turn for the second
25.4 Giles to Prince, no run, stroked to the off
25.5 Giles to Prince, no run, well forward, silly point doing the
fielding
25.6 Giles to Prince, one run, advanced, played out to mid on, quick
running between the stumps
End of over 26 (4 runs) South Africa 111/3 (RR: 4.27 RRR: 130/24 = 5.42)
AF Giles 5-0-18-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 3* (8b) JH Kallis 27* (42b 2x4 1x6)
26.1 Harmison to Prince, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the ground,
cover quick to field the ball
26.2 Harmison to Prince, FOUR, lift, picked up just over slips, 3rd man
running in vain to stop the boundary
26.3 Harmison to Prince, FOUR, straight bat, managed to get into the gap
past cover and another boundary as result
26.4 Harmison to Prince, no run, well wide of off, slower delivery, left
for keeper to field
26.5 Harmison to Prince, no run, angled in, played out to the on
26.6 Harmison to Prince, one run, solid stroke to cover, Pietersen
misfields and the single as result
End of over 27 (9 runs) South Africa 120/3 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 121/23 = 5.26)
SJ Harmison 9-0-43-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 12* (14b 2x4) JH Kallis 27* (42b 2x4 1x6)
27.1 Giles to Prince, no run, well forward, defends to the off
27.2 Giles to Prince, one run, advanced, bit mistimed, wide mif on runs
to field
27.3 Giles to Kallis, no run, stroked back down the pitch
27.4 Giles to Kallis, two runs, gently worked around to deep mid wicket
region, quick running
27.5 Giles to Kallis, one run, sweeps to deep fine leg for the single,
keep the scoreboard ticking
27.6 Giles to Prince, one run, cut to the off, went for the single,
Prince made his ground as stumps are hit
End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 125/3 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 116/22 = 5.27)
AF Giles 6-0-23-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 14* (17b 2x4) JH Kallis 30* (45b 2x4 1x6)
28.1 Harmison to Prince, no run, short, wanted to go for the shot,
decided against it, cover doing the fielding
28.2 Harmison to Prince, two runs, inside edge, past the stumps, beats
the keeper, fine leg doing well to stop the boundary
28.3 Harmison to Prince, no run, slower delivery, stroked straight to
cover
28.4 Harmison to Prince, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off,
point doing the fielding
28.5 Harmison to Prince, FOUR, advanced, managed to play it past a
diving mid off fielder and the boundary
28.6 Harmison to Prince, wide: FOUR, down leg, followed the bat, Prince
bending in under it and over the rope as fine leg is wide
28.6 Harmison to Prince, one run, worked around the legs to deep bwd sq
End of over 29 (12 runs) South Africa 137/3 (RR: 4.72 RRR: 104/21 = 4.95)
SJ Harmison 10-0-55-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 21* (23b 3x4) JH Kallis 30* (45b 2x4 1x6)
29.1 Giles to Prince, one run, advanced down the track, played out to
mid on for an easy single
29.2 Giles to Kallis, legbye: one run, down leg, on the pad, scramble
for the run as sq leg fields
29.3 Giles to Prince, no run, defends to the off
29.4 Giles to Prince, one run, nicely flicked around to wide mid wicket
region
29.5 Giles to Kallis, one run, worked around the legs to deep bwd sq
29.6 Giles to Prince, no run, well forward, defends to the off, silly
point doing the fielding
End of over 30 (4 runs) South Africa 141/3 (RR: 4.70 RRR: 100/20 = 5.00)
AF Giles 7-0-26-1 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 31* (47b 2x4 1x6) AG Prince 23* (27b 3x4)
Collingwood back into the attack from the West Lane End
30.1 Collingwood to Kallis, no run, well forward, stroked back down to
mid on
30.2 Collingwood to Kallis, no run, angled in, shuffled forward, defends
to the off
30.3 Collingwood to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, straight bat, back
down the track
30.4 Collingwood to Kallis, one run, wide of off, late cut to deep bwd
point
30.5 Collingwood to Prince, no run, gently worked around to mid on
30.6 Collingwood to Prince, no run, pushed to the off, wanted the run,
point very quick to field the ball
End of over 31 (1 run) South Africa 142/3 (RR: 4.58 RRR: 99/19 = 5.21)
PD Collingwood 3-0-11-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 32* (51b 2x4 1x6) AG Prince 23* (29b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
31.1 Giles to Kallis, no run, sweeps, beats the bat, appeal turned down
31.2 Giles to Kallis, two runs, late cut to deep bwd point, sweeper
doing the fielding
31.3 Giles to Kallis, no run, forward, defends to the off
31.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, sweeps, fine leg quick on the ball
31.5 Giles to Kallis, no run, gently worked out to mid on
31.6 Giles to Kallis, no run, again tries the sweep, fine leg waiting
for it
End of over 32 (2 runs) South Africa 144/3 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 97/18 = 5.39)
AF Giles 8-0-28-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 23* (29b 3x4) JH Kallis 34* (57b 2x4 1x6)
32.1 Collingwood to Prince, no run, on the back foot, stroked to the
off, cover fielding
32.2 Collingwood to Prince, no run, nipped back, advanced, stroked back
down the pitch
32.3 Collingwood to Prince, one run, nicely flicked around to wide deep
mid wicket region
32.4 Collingwood to Kallis, one run, slower delivery, guided to 3rd man
for an easy single
32.5 Collingwood to Prince, one run, on the toes, played around to deep
sq leg region, Prince quick to move between the stumps
32.6 Collingwood to Kallis, one run, wide of off, guided to 3rd man for
an easy single
End of over 33 (4 runs) South Africa 148/3 (RR: 4.48 RRR: 93/17 = 5.47)
PD Collingwood 4-0-15-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 36* (59b 2x4 1x6) AG Prince 25* (33b 3x4)
Vaughan into the attack from the Hennops River End
33.1 Vaughan to Kallis, OUT: advanced, went for the max and picked up
straight to wide long on for an easy catch
South Africa 148/4, Partnership of 41
JH Kallis c Trescothick b Vaughan 36 (60b 2x4 1x6)
AG Prince 25* (33b 3x4) MP Vaughan 0.1-0-0-1
33.2 Vaughan to Boucher, one run, gently worked around the legs to bwd
sq
33.3 Vaughan to Prince, no run, inside edge, past the stumps, sq leg
doing the fielding
33.4 Vaughan to Prince, no run, well forward, guided to the off, wanted
a run, send back
33.5 Vaughan to Prince, no run, stroked back down the pitch
33.6 Vaughan to Prince, no run, down leg, on the thigh pad
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 149/4 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 92/16 = 5.75)
MP Vaughan 1-0-1-1 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 1* (1b) AG Prince 25* (37b 3x4)
34.1 Collingwood to Boucher, FOUR, solid cover drive past a diving extra
cover and that gets SA to 150 runs
34.2 Collingwood to Boucher, two runs, played around to deep sq leg
region, good running between the stumps
34.3 Collingwood to Boucher, no run, forward defensive, beats the bat
34.4 Collingwood to Boucher, no run, forward, pushed back to the ground,
mid wicket fielding
34.5 Collingwood to Boucher, no run, on the front foot, solid stroke to
mid off
34.6 Collingwood to Boucher, FOUR, picked the gap, solid stroke down to
a vacant cows corner and the boundary as result
End of over 35 (10 runs) South Africa 159/4 (RR: 4.54 RRR: 82/15 = 5.47)
PD Collingwood 5-0-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 25* (37b 3x4) MV Boucher 11* (7b 2x4)
35.1 Vaughan to Prince, no run, flicked around to a diving fine leg
fielder
35.2 Vaughan to Prince, no run, well forward, defends to the on
35.3 Vaughan to Prince, one run, advanced, solid stroke to long on,
tempted for the second, send back
35.4 Vaughan to Boucher, one run, nicely worked around the legs to deep
sq
35.5 Vaughan to Prince, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
35.6 Vaughan to Prince, no run, well forward, pushed back down the track
End of over 36 (2 runs) South Africa 161/4 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 80/14 = 5.71)
MP Vaughan 2-0-3-1 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 12* (8b 2x4) AG Prince 26* (42b 3x4)
Kabir Ali back into the attack from the West Lane End
36.1 Ali to Boucher, one run, on the toes, played down to mid wicket as
the fielder runs in from the boundary
36.2 Ali to Prince, no run, popped, bitmstimed, falls safe to the ground
36.3 Ali to Prince, one run, angled in, on the back foot worked around
to deep bwd sq
36.4 Ali to Boucher, no run, advanced, straight bat, pushed to the off
36.5 Ali to Boucher, no run, wide of off, managed to play it out to
point
36.6 Ali to Boucher, no run, nipped back, pushed to mid wicket, fielder
quick on the ball
End of over 37 (2 runs) South Africa 163/4 (RR: 4.41 RRR: 78/13 = 6.00)
Kabir Ali 6-0-23-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 27* (44b 3x4) MV Boucher 13* (12b 2x4)
37.1 Vaughan to Prince, one run, well forward, stroked out to mid wicket
as they scramble for the singlew
37.2 Vaughan to Boucher, FOUR, full delivery, advanced, smacked to wide
deep mid wicket for another boundary
37.3 Vaughan to Boucher, no run, gently played back down the pitch
37.4 Vaughan to Boucher, no run, opened the bat, steered to bwd point
37.5 Vaughan to Boucher, one run, gently worked around to the on, mid
wicket runs to field
37.6 Vaughan to Prince, one run, wide of off, cut to deep point for the
single
End of over 38 (7 runs) South Africa 170/4 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 71/12 = 5.92)
MP Vaughan 3-0-10-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 29* (46b 3x4) MV Boucher 18* (16b 3x4)
38.1 Ali to Prince, one run, short, manage to pull to deep mid wicket,
bit istimed
38.2 Ali to Boucher, no run, wide of off, cut into covers
38.3 Ali to Boucher, FOUR, wide of off stump, outside edge to a vacant
slip region, 3rd man bit wide to stop the boundary
38.4 Ali to Boucher, two runs, played around to deep bwd sq, deep mid
wicket running wide to field the ball
38.5 Ali to Boucher, no run, solid cover drive straight to mid off
38.6 Ali to Boucher, FOUR, forward, flicked past a diving mid wicket
fielder and a boundary as result
End of over 39 (11 runs) South Africa 181/4 (RR: 4.64 RRR: 60/11 = 5.45)
Kabir Ali 7-0-34-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 30* (47b 3x4) MV Boucher 28* (21b 5x4)
39.1 Vaughan to Prince, two runs, nicely worked around to deep sq, great
running between the stumps
39.2 Vaughan to Prince, no run, defends to the off
39.3 Vaughan to Prince, one run, sweeps to mid wicket
39.4 Vaughan to Boucher, no run, stroked into covers
39.5 Vaughan to Boucher, one run, fine leg runs in to field
39.6 Vaughan to Prince, one run, solid stroke to long off
End of over 40 (5 runs) South Africa 186/4 (RR: 4.65 RRR: 55/10 = 5.50)
MP Vaughan 4-0-15-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 34* (51b 3x4) MV Boucher 29* (23b 5x4)
Wharf back into the attack
40.1 Wharf to Prince, one run, forward, stroked out to deep mid wicket
region
40.2 Wharf to Boucher, no run, short, wide of off, stroked straight to
cover fielder
40.3 Wharf to Boucher, one run, flicked around to sq leg as the fielder
runs in from the boundary to get the ball
40.4 Wharf to Prince, one run, wider delivery, smacked to deep cover
region for an easy single
40.5 Wharf to Boucher, one run, solid stroke to mid on, good running
between the stumps
40.6 Wharf to Prince, one run, wanted some room, mistimed, deep mid
wicket runs in to field
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 191/4 (RR: 4.66 RRR: 50/9 = 5.56)
AG Wharf 7-1-32-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 37* (54b 3x4) MV Boucher 31* (26b 5x4)
Giles back into the attack
41.1 Giles to Prince, no run, worked around to the on
41.2 Giles to Prince, one run, well forward, picked up to long on
41.3 Giles to Boucher, FOUR, steered into the gap to a vacant 3rd man
boundary
41.4 Giles to Boucher, no run, pushed back to the ground
41.5 Giles to Boucher, one run, worked around to deep fine for the
single
41.6 Giles to Prince, two runs, flicked to deep mid wicket for the 50
p/s
End of over 42 (8 runs) South Africa 199/4 (RR: 4.74 RRR: 42/8 = 5.25)
AF Giles 9-0-36-1 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 36* (29b 6x4) AG Prince 40* (57b 3x4)
42.1 Wharf to Boucher, one run, short, pulled to deep sq fielder to get
SA to 200 runs
42.2 Wharf to Prince, FOUR, short, picked up to a vacant deep sq
boundary, well placed
42.3 Wharf to Prince, no run, on the back foot, stroked back down the
pitch, mid off fielding
42.4 Wharf to Prince, no run, wide of off, stroked out to the off
42.5 Wharf to Prince, no run, forward, defends to the off
42.6 Wharf to Prince, one run, bit of lift, picked up to deep mid wicket
for an easy single
End of over 43 (6 runs) South Africa 205/4 (RR: 4.77 RRR: 36/7 = 5.14)
AG Wharf 8-1-38-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 45* (62b 4x4) MV Boucher 37* (30b 6x4)
Kabir Ali back into the attack
43.1 Ali to Prince, one run, on the back foot, played out to the on
43.2 Ali to Boucher, three runs, gently stroked to mid off, misfield and
3 runs as result
43.3 Ali to Prince, one run, nicely flicked around to deep fine leg for
the single
43.4 Ali to Boucher, no run, sq up the bat, managed to push it back to
the ground
43.5 Ali to Boucher, one run, mistimed, wanted the big one, instead deep
mid wicket runs in to field
43.6 Ali to Prince, one run, played off the toes to deep sq as Prince
beats his previous best score of 47 in ODI matches
End of over 44 (7 runs) South Africa 212/4 (RR: 4.82 RRR: 29/6 = 4.83)
Kabir Ali 8-0-41-0 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 48* (65b 4x4) MV Boucher 41* (33b 6x4)
44.1 Wharf to Prince, one run, ;on the back foot, pushed to the ground,
point runs in to field
44.2 Wharf to Boucher, wide: no run, down leg, beats the bat
44.2 Wharf to Boucher, no run, wide of off, slower delivery, gently
played out to the off
44.3 Wharf to Boucher, one run, gently worked around to deep sq for the
single
44.4 Wharf to Prince, no run, angled in, on the pads, great appeal
turned down, going down leg
44.5 Wharf to Prince, one run, on the toes, pushed to the on to get his
well deserved 50 runs
44.6 Wharf to Boucher, one run, slapped down to long on for the single
End of over 45 (5 runs) South Africa 217/4 (RR: 4.82 RRR: 24/5 = 4.80)
AG Wharf 9-1-43-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 43* (36b 6x4) AG Prince 50* (68b 4x4)
Giles back into the attack
45.1 Giles to Boucher, no run, went for the sweep, mistimed, point
fielding
45.2 Giles to Boucher, no run, and again, sweep, on the pad, no appeal
45.3 Giles to Boucher, no run, solid stroke to a diving extra cover
fielder
45.4 Giles to Boucher, one run, sweeps, past the stumps went for the
second and run out
South Africa 218/5, Partnership of 70
MV Boucher run out (Strauss) 44 (40b 6x4 0x6)
45.5 Giles to Kemp, no run, well forward, gently stroked back down the
pitch
45.6 Giles to Kemp, one run, played to the off, quick running between
the stumps
End of over 46 (2 runs) South Africa 219/5 (RR: 4.76 RRR: 22/4 = 5.50)
AF Giles 10-0-38-1 - Hennops River End
JM Kemp 1* (2b) AG Prince 50* (68b 4x4)
Vaughan back into the attack
46.1 Vaughan to Kemp, one run, down leg, played out to deep bwd sq
region
46.2 Vaughan to Prince, two runs, solid stroke to the on, long on
fielder runs wide to get the ball
46.3 Vaughan to Prince, two runs, cut to deep point, great running
between the stumps
46.4 Vaughan to Prince, one run, advanced, flicked to deep sq region for
the single
46.5 Vaughan to Kemp, no run, worked around to the on
46.6 Vaughan to Kemp, one run, solid stroke down to long on
End of over 47 (7 runs) South Africa 226/5 (RR: 4.81 RRR: 15/3 = 5.00)
MP Vaughan 5-0-22-1 - Pavilion End
JM Kemp 3* (5b) AG Prince 55* (71b 4x4)
Kabir Ali back into the attack from the Hennops River End
47.1 Ali to Kemp, one run, bit of lift, played out to deep sq for the
single
47.2 Ali to Prince, one run, solid stroke down to long off
47.3 Ali to Kemp, OUT: picked up to deep sq region, Giles taking a
brilliant catch as he throws his arms forward, well done
South Africa 228/6, Partnership of 10
JM Kemp c Giles b Ali 4 (7b 0x4 0x6)
AG Prince 56* (72b 4x4) Kabir Ali 8.3-0-43-1
47.4 Ali to Prince, one run, opened the face of the bat, steered down to
3rd man
47.5 Ali to Pollock, FOUR, slower delivery, managed to steer past mid
off and the boundary as result
47.6 Ali to Pollock, no run, just wide of off, stayed low, beats the bat
End of over 48 (7 runs) South Africa 233/6 (RR: 4.85 RRR: 8/2 = 4.00)
Kabir Ali 9-0-48-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 57* (73b 4x4) SM Pollock 4* (2b 1x4)
48.1 Wharf to Prince, one run, flicked around to deep mid wicket region
48.2 Wharf to Pollock, two runs, lift, pulled to deep bwd sq, good
running
48.3 Wharf to Pollock, OUT: picked up straight to Collingwood at mid on,
wanted to go for the boundary, mistimed
South Africa 236/7, Partnership of 8
SM Pollock c Collingwood b Wharf 6 (4b 1x4 0x6)
AG Prince 58* (74b 4x4) AG Wharf 9.3-1-46-2 (1w 2nb)
48.4 Wharf to Boje, one run, on the back foot, gently played down to the
off
48.5 Wharf to Prince, two runs, down leg, played out to wide long on
48.6 Wharf to Prince, two runs, flicked to the on, wide mid wicket
fields and SA wins the game
End of over 49 (8 runs) South Africa 241/7 (RR: 4.92 RRR: 0/1 = 0.00)
AG Wharf 10-1-51-2 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
N Boje 1* (1b) AG Prince 62* (76b 4x4)