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1st Test: South Africa v England at Port Elizabeth, 17-21 Dec 2004
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am local time (8.30am GMT)
Welcome to Sahara Oval St George's in Port Elizabeth where South
Africa is hosting England in the First Test.
0.1 Hoggard to Smith, no run
0.2 Hoggard to Smith, OUT: gets an edge which flies to 3rd slip, early
breakthrough
South Africa 0/1, Partnership of 0
GC Smith c Strauss b Hoggard 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
AB de Villiers 0* (0b) MJ Hoggard 0.2-0-0-1
0.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
0.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run
0.5 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, outside off, shoulders arms
0.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/1
MJ Hoggard 1-0-1-1 - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 1* (2b) AB de Villiers 0* (2b)
1.1 Harmison to Rudolph, wide: no run, a huge wide delivery
1.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, pitches well up, goes onto the back
foot as he plays carefully back to the bowler
1.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
1.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, good line, has to go
defensively, plays to silly forward leg
Dead ball called as the wind blows the bails off
1.4 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, on leg, very neatly clipped to fine leg
1.5 Harmison to Rudolph, two runs, outside off, well driven square to
deep point, Butcher cuts off the ball and returns quickly to the
keeper
1.6 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, again strays down leg, played along the
ground to fine leg
End of over 2 (11 runs) South Africa 12/1
SJ Harmison 1-0-11-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 0* (2b) JA Rudolph 11* (8b 2x4)
An expensive opening over for Harmison with balls going on both
sides of the wicket
2.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, great ball, up at yorker
length, solidly played to the leg side
2.2 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, leaves that one as it is outside
off
2.3 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, again no need to play, outside
off, AB not tempted to chase it
2.4 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, pushes into the covers
2.5 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
2.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, plays and misses, keeper takes
End of over 3 (maiden) South Africa 12/1
MJ Hoggard 2-1-1-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 11* (8b 2x4) AB de Villiers 0* (8b)
3.1 Harmison to Rudolph, legbye: one run, sharper delivery, nips into
Rudolph
3.2 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, outside off and keeps a trifle
low, the batsman leaves it
3.3 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, onto the back foot, plays safely
to Butcher at cover point
3.4 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, outside off, chops to point
3.5 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, better one, has to play
defensively, trickles forward on the off side
3.6 Harmison to de Villiers, two runs, ball rises off a length, leans
back and has an awkward drive to extra cover
End of over 4 (3 runs) South Africa 15/1
SJ Harmison 2-0-13-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 11* (9b 2x4) AB de Villiers 2* (13b)
4.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, outside off, Rudolph offers the bat and
fortunately for him fails to get a touch
4.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, a bit wider this time on the off
side, shoulders arms
4.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, to Butcher at cover point
4.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, good line, pats the ball back to
Hoggard
4.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, gets into line, flashes the bat at
the ball, just misses
4.6 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run
End of over 5 (1 run) South Africa 16/1
MJ Hoggard 3-1-2-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 12* (15b 2x4) AB de Villiers 2* (13b)
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5.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
5.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, back to the bowler
5.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, the first bouncer of the Test
Series, ducks under
5.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, outside off and lifts, plays and
misses, great delivery
5.5 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, on off stump, drives easily to extra
cover
5.6 Harmison to de Villiers, no run
End of over 6 (1 run) South Africa 17/1
SJ Harmison 3-0-14-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 13* (20b 2x4) AB de Villiers 2* (14b)
6.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, leaves this one, goes to off
6.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, outside off and moving away, shoulders
arms
6.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, again outside off but this time Rudolph
hangs out his bat and fails to get near it
6.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, to mid-off
6.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, on leg stump, played to midwicket,
easy jog
6.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, one run, on off side, well played to
midwicket
End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 19/1
MJ Hoggard 4-1-4-1 - Park Drive End
AB de Villiers 3* (15b) JA Rudolph 14* (25b 2x4)
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7.1 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, another bouncer but goes
slowly, easy duck under
7.2 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, plays straight to Vaughn at wide
mid-off
7.3 Harmison to de Villiers, two runs, leans back and bisects the cover
and extra cover
7.4 Harmison to de Villiers, FOUR, driven square behind deepish gully
7.5 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, on off, clips to backward gully
7.6 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, forces the batsman onto the back
foot as he plays to the off side
End of over 8 (6 runs) South Africa 25/1
SJ Harmison 4-0-20-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 14* (25b 2x4) AB de Villiers 9* (21b 1x4)
8.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, (noball) no run, straight to Butcher at mid-off
8.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, outside off and leaves the
batsman, watches it go by
8.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, FOUR, short on leg, a great pull to deep square leg
8.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, to mid-off
8.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, angles to backward point
8.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
8.6 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, hits back hard to Hoggard who takes the
pace off the ball
End of over 9 (5 runs) South Africa 30/1
MJ Hoggard 5-1-9-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
AB de Villiers 9* (21b 1x4) JA Rudolph 18* (32b 3x4)
Bails fall off again resulting in a dead ball call
9.1 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, on line and seaming away. The
batsman comes across to cover and then shoulders arms
9.2 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, a good rising delivery but it is
off line posing no threat
9.3 Harmison to de Villiers, FOUR, a really good looking cover
drive, the shot of the match so far
9.4 Harmison to de Villiers, FOUR, sharp ball, very quickly cut between
3rd slip and gully, screams to the 3rd man boundary
9.5 Harmison to de Villiers, no run
9.6 Harmison to de Villiers, no run, back to Harmison
End of over 10 (8 runs) South Africa 38/1
SJ Harmison 5-0-28-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 18* (32b 3x4) AB de Villiers 17* (27b 3x4)
The heavy bails are brought out
10.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, FOUR, a confident looking Rudolph drives to
deep extra cover
10.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
10.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
10.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, defensively to the leg side
10.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, simply played to midwicket
10.6 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, leaves
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 42/1
MJ Hoggard 6-1-13-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
AB de Villiers 17* (27b 3x4) JA Rudolph 22* (38b 4x4)
The first bowling change as S Jones takes over from Harmison
11.1 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run, to point
11.2 SP Jones to de Villiers, FOUR, onto the back foot and a hits hard
to midwicket
11.3 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run
11.4 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run
11.5 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run, pushes to cover point
11.6 SP Jones to de Villiers, legbye: one run, hits high on the thigh
pad
End of over 12 (5 runs) South Africa 47/1
SP Jones 1-0-4-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 21* (33b 4x4) JA Rudolph 22* (38b 4x4)
12.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, square to point, Giles fields well
12.2 Hoggard to de Villiers, three runs, cuts behind backward point
12.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
12.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, cannot beat point as Giles cuts off the
path of the ball
12.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, drives to extra cover, Butcher dives
and cuts off a boundary
12.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, one run, hits to extra cover
End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 52/1
MJ Hoggard 7-1-18-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
AB de Villiers 25* (36b 4x4) JA Rudolph 23* (41b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
13.1 SP Jones to de Villiers, one run
13.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, FOUR, well worked off the legs to wide of fine
leg
13.3 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, pushes into the covers
13.4 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, good ball, defends on the front foot
13.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, goes to Thorpe at square leg
13.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, runs loose on the leg side
End of over 14 (5 runs) South Africa 57/1
SP Jones 2-0-9-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 26* (37b 4x4) JA Rudolph 27* (46b 5x4)
14.1 Flintoff to de Villiers, one run, punches to wide of mid-on
14.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, plays early at the ball and is lucky
not to get a touch
14.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, leaves it
14.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
14.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, plays to extra cover
14.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, again cover is brought into play
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 58/1
A Flintoff 1-0-1-0 - Park Drive End
AB de Villiers 27* (38b 4x4) JA Rudolph 27* (51b 5x4)
15.1 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run
Aborts his run in
15.2 SP Jones to de Villiers, no run
15.3 SP Jones to de Villiers, one run, onto the back foot, simple hit
to mid-on, easy run
15.4 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on off side, tries to work the ball
to leg side but Thorp at square leg is well placed
15.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, FOUR, a tad loose on the off side, gets onto
it early and leans back as he drives wide of cover point
15.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run
End of over 16 (5 runs) South Africa 63/1
SP Jones 3-0-14-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 28* (41b 4x4) JA Rudolph 31* (54b 6x4)
16.1 Flintoff to de Villiers, no run, outside off and left alone
16.2 Flintoff to de Villiers, no run, goes to off
16.3 Flintoff to de Villiers, no run, down leg, leaves
16.4 Flintoff to de Villiers, no run, to Harmison at extra cover
16.5 Flintoff to de Villiers, no run, onto the front foot, pushes to
off side
16.6 Flintoff to de Villiers, OUT: beats the batsman and the ball gets
the pad, Taufel takes his time before raising the finger of
doom
South Africa 63/2, Partnership of 63
AB de Villiers lbw b Flintoff 28 (47b 4x4 0x6)
End of over 17 (maiden) South Africa 63/2
A Flintoff 2-1-1-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 31* (54b 6x4)
17.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
17.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
17.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, into the pads, a very loud appeal is
turned down, a bit high
17.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, into the covers
17.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, leaves
17.6 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, again
End of over 18 (maiden) South Africa 63/2
SJ Harmison 6-1-28-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 0* (0b) JA Rudolph 31* (60b 6x4)
18.1 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
18.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, a bouncer moving across
18.3 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, outside off, leaves it
18.4 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, leaves it, outside off
18.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, good line, has to come forward with a
straight bat as he pushes it back towards the bowler
18.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, foot down the track and to off, pushes
to the off side
End of over 19 (maiden) South Africa 63/2
A Flintoff 3-2-1-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 31* (60b 6x4) JH Kallis 0* (6b)
19.1 Harmison to Rudolph, wide: no run, a really terrible delivery to
the off side
19.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
19.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, a bouncer which Rudolph has a mad
slash at
19.3 Harmison to Rudolph, wide: no run, called because that went too
high over the batsman's head
Harmison gets a warning from umpire Hair
19.3 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, drives to cover, a miss-field by
Butcher and an easy run can accrue
19.4 Harmison to Kallis, OUT: Harmison gets the last laugh as he bowls a
full toss and hits the stumps about halfway up
South Africa 66/3, Partnership of 3
JH Kallis b Harmison 0 (7b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 32* (63b 6x4) SJ Harmison 6.4-1-31-1 (3w)
19.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, two runs
19.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 20 (5 runs) South Africa 68/3
SJ Harmison 7-1-33-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 32* (63b 6x4) HH Dippenaar 2* (2b)
20.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, (noball) no run, to the off side, leaves it
20.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, two runs, drives into the covers, Vaughn
fields
20.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, leaves the ball as it goes to the off
side
20.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, two runs, neatly clipped off the feet to
backward of leg, where Simon Jones fields
20.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, a ball which rises slowly, leaves it
20.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, shoulders arms to another ball outside
off
20.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, goes well back as he pushes to the off
side
End of over 21 (5 runs) South Africa 73/3
A Flintoff 4-2-6-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 2* (2b) JA Rudolph 36* (70b 6x4)
21.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
21.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, a good delivery which forces
Dippenaar onto the back foot as he plays with a straight bat back
to Harmison
21.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, along the ground to Vaughn at mid
on
21.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, offers a shot to a ball going to the
off side
21.5 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, well stroked drive into the
covers, races over the ropes
21.6 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 78/3
SJ Harmison 8-1-38-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 3* (5b) JA Rudolph 40* (73b 7x4)
22.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, straight to the England captain at
mid-on
22.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, a safe delivery which Dippenaar has
no need to play
22.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, plays a shot and misses, Flintoff
asks the question but gets turned down
22.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, three runs, a good ground drive to wide of
mid-on
22.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, a great shot but it is matched by a
great stop by Vaughan diving to his right at mid-off
22.6 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, another short ball which Rudolph
attempts to pull and fails to connect
End of over 23 (3 runs) South Africa 81/3
MJ Hoggard 7.1-1-18-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 6* (9b) JA Rudolph 40* (75b 7x4)
23.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
23.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, allows to go through to the keeper
23.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, comes across to the off side and
goes back as he pushes to the off side
23.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, a good delivery which moves off the
seam to the off side, Dippenaar stretches forward and allows the ball
past
23.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, (noball) no run, outside off, Dippenaar
steps away as shows no interest in the ball
23.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, again decides to shoulder arms to a
ball outside off
23.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, playing safe again
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 82/3
SJ Harmison 9-1-39-1 (3w 1nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 40* (75b 7x4) HH Dippenaar 6* (16b)
24.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, still Dippenaar takes the bat away
24.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, off the feet and flicks the ball in
the direction of mid-wicket
24.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, shouldering arms as the ball rises
slowly outside off
24.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, much better delivery as it is on a
line and fuller length. Dippenaar has to be defensive
And that brings up the lunch interval
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
25.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, the first ball after lunch is outside
off as a loosener, Rudolph leaves it and lets the keeper take
25.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, on line, Rudolph drives to midwicket
25.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, into the covers
25.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, a ball which appears to keep a trifle
lower, however it poses no threat and Dippenaar can leave it
25.5 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, on the leg side, pulls to square leg but
a fielder is set there to prevent any chance of a run
25.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, into the covers, Vaughan fields
End of over 26 (3 runs) South Africa 84/3
MJ Hoggard 9-2-19-1 (1nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 42* (81b 7x4) HH Dippenaar 6* (22b)
26.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, left alone, goes past on the off side
to the gloves of Jones
26.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, leaves it again
26.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, quite wide outside off, shoulders
arms but watches carefully
26.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, no need to play, another ball passes
on the off side
26.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, two runs, eventually the bat can meet the ball
as Rudolph pulls across the line to midwicket
26.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
End of over 27 (2 runs) South Africa 86/3
A Flintoff 7-2-13-1 (2nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 6* (22b) JA Rudolph 44* (87b 7x4)
27.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
27.2 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
27.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, three runs, well played square to extra
cover, some good running allows the 3rd
27.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, FOUR, very well played, outside off and at
waist height, gets on top of it and penetrates the covers
27.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, three runs
27.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, one run
End of over 28 (11 runs) South Africa 97/3
MJ Hoggard 10-2-30-1 (1nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 10* (26b) JA Rudolph 51* (89b 8x4)
Spin coming into the attack now with Giles coming on
28.1 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, waits for the ball and then plays a
well co-ordinated cut behind backward point
28.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
28.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, drops to one knee in attempt to sweep,
but misses and Jones takes neatly
28.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
28.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, has to come forward to smother the ball
on off side
28.6 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, into the covers
End of over 29 (3 runs) South Africa 100/3
AF Giles 1-0-3-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 13* (32b) JA Rudolph 51* (89b 8x4)
29.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, onto his toes and has a straight arm
drive wide of mid-off
29.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, allows the ball to hit the
bat, runs off to the off side
29.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, an excellent square drive beats point
who can only watch as the ball runs past him
29.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, off the legs, ball is just to wide
of square leg
29.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, (noball) no run
29.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, one run, waits for the ball and drives along
the ground to mid-off
29.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 30 (11 runs) South Africa 111/3
A Flintoff 8-2-24-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 52* (91b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 22* (37b 2x4)
30.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run
30.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, outside off, Rudolph goes down low to
sweep but fails to connect
30.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run
30.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph has a BIG stretch forward as he
pushes that ball away to the off
30.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, back to the bowler
30.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, back to Giles, a good maiden over to the
spinner
End of over 31 (maiden) South Africa 111/3
AF Giles 2-1-3-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 22* (37b 2x4) JA Rudolph 52* (97b 8x4)
31.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, the only option is to play to mid-on
where Vaughan fields before tossing the ball back to Flintoff
31.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
31.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, a bouncer which Dippenaar sees
early, he ducks down and Jones has to take it quite high up
31.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, a quicker ball which Dippenaar reads
as he shuffles across to the off side before patting it down to
backward gully
31.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, a ball down leg which Dippenaar
makes a show of playing at, Jones takes as he moves to his left
31.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, clever placement with a calculated
drive between cover and extra cover
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 112/3
A Flintoff 9-2-25-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 23* (43b 2x4) JA Rudolph 52* (97b 8x4)
32.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, has to stretch well forward to kill any
turn of the ball
32.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
32.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, all defensive, comes forward to prevent
any activity from the ball
32.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, plays safely to midwicket
32.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, again a very correct defensive smother
on the ball, this time a little to leg
32.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, still no loose delivery as the ball is
pushed away
End of over 33 (maiden) South Africa 112/3
AF Giles 3-2-3-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 52* (97b 8x4) HH Dippenaar 23* (49b 2x4)
33.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, brings point in to field the push away
33.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, a really good ball, expects a
bouncer which doesn't come up, Rudolph takes evasive action
33.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, FOUR, a very loose delivery which gets the
punishment it deserved. Wide and slow outside off, cuts hard to
3rd man
33.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
33.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, cuts back from off and strikes Rudolph
on the pads
33.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 116/3
A Flintoff 10-2-29-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 23* (49b 2x4) JA Rudolph 56* (103b 9x4)
34.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, to the on side, Giles comes over to do
his own fielding
34.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, Thorp at extra cover fields
34.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, all defence. Stretches forward in classic
attitude and smothers the ball
34.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, again Dippenaar goes forward with the front
foot in his defensive stroke
34.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
34.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 116/3
AF Giles 4-3-3-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 56* (103b 9x4) HH Dippenaar 23* (55b 2x4)
35.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, no danger, plays to point
35.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, attacking off stump. Dippenaar plays
across to mid-on
35.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, well outside off, Rudolph loses a
bit of patience and slashes without effect
35.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
35.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
35.6 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, a good delivery which is well handled
off the feet to fine leg
End of over 36 (1 run) South Africa 117/3
SJ Harmison 9-1-39-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 57* (109b 9x4) HH Dippenaar 23* (55b 2x4)
36.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run
36.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, another defensive play, Giles is bowling
a tight line
36.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, again no choice but go defensive
36.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run
36.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, defends again
36.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, comes forward in defence, ball rolls on the
off side, yet another maiden
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 117/3
AF Giles 5-4-3-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 23* (55b 2x4) JA Rudolph 57* (115b 9x4)
37.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, pats the ball to Giles at backward
point
37.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, a good delivery forcing Dippenaar
back, straight bat to the off side
37.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
37.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, well played, onto the back
foot, worked to leg side and clever running by the non-striker
37.5 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, on leg side, plays a glance, the replay
indicates that that should have been leg byes
37.6 Harmison to Rudolph, one run
End of over 38 (6 runs) South Africa 123/3
SJ Harmison 10-1-45-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 62* (117b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 24* (59b 2x4)
38.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, steps forward to drive, checks himself and
merely plays to mid-on
38.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run
38.3 Giles to Rudolph, one run, clipped off the feet
38.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
38.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, stretches the front foot towards Giles
and kills the ball, rolls to the off side
38.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 39 (1 run) South Africa 124/3
AF Giles 6-4-4-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 63* (120b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 24* (62b 2x4)
39.1 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, good bouncer which follows the batsman
who ducks underneath
39.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, another solid bouncer, Dippenaar
ducks and then backs goes walkabout
39.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, moves over to the off side before
playing to the leg side
39.4 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, off the legs, well played to backward
point
39.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, gently to the off side, Strauss
trots in to field
39.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, a solid looking defence
End of over 40 (1 run) South Africa 125/3
SJ Harmison 11-1-46-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 64* (124b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 24* (64b 2x4)
40.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, can only get the ball back to Giles
40.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, gets the ball past Giles this time, but
Vaughan at mid-off is there in his places
40.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, back to Giles again, really steady
bowling
40.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, Vaughan gets back in on the action
40.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, Giles goes over to the off side to field
40.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, to the off side in defensive mode, yet
another maiden for Giles
End of over 41 (maiden) South Africa 125/3
AF Giles 7-5-4-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 24* (64b 2x4) JA Rudolph 64* (130b 10x4)
41.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, a lifter on leg side, glances
finely to fine leg
41.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, fuller delivery plays to the leg side
41.3 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
41.4 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, great ball, right up to the batsman
and on line, plays confidently back to the bowler
41.5 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, attempted yorker which Rudolph gets
onto and there is a gentle single to mid-on
41.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, back to the bowler
End of over 42 (2 runs) South Africa 127/3
SJ Harmison 12-1-48-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 65* (134b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 25* (66b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Giles to Rudolph, one run, past the bowler, Jones comes fine from
deep mid-off
42.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
42.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on leg side, Dippenaar tries to sweep
but cannot get hold off it
42.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
42.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, leaves it, too much to off
42.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, another leave and yet another Giles
maiden
End of over 43 (1 run) South Africa 128/3
AF Giles 8-5-5-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 66* (135b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 25* (71b 2x4)
43.1 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on off stump, Rudolph plays a
watchful prod to the off side
43.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, pushes safely into the covers
43.3 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, well up and on line, Rudolph comes
forward and parries the ball back to the bowler
43.4 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on off, plays to Butcher at mid
wicket
43.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on a good line, a correct looking
straight bat, mid-on runs in to pick up
43.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, drives to mid-off, Thorp runs across
and prevents any thought of a run
End of over 44 (maiden) South Africa 128/3
SP Jones 4-1-14-0 - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 25* (71b 2x4) JA Rudolph 66* (141b 10x4)
44.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on leg, a predetermined sweep is missed
and Jones takes on the leg side
44.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, drives hard on the leg side but mid-on
cuts off the pace
44.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, down leg, a pull/sweep connects but
Jones at backward leg is waiting
44.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, pitches up, pats to off side and
impatience sets in as he sets off for a run but rightly gets sent
back
44.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
44.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 45 (maiden) South Africa 128/3
AF Giles 9-6-5-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 66* (141b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 25* (77b 2x4)
45.1 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run
45.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, one run, a ball slightly shorter digs in but
fails to rise. Rudolph flips his wrists and manages a single to
backward leg
45.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, over to off side, straight
bat, Jones collects the ball on the second bounce
45.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, one run, on leg, worked neatly to mid
wicket, an easy, gentle jog
45.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, up and on leg, worked away to
backward leg, sets off but Dippenaar says no and sends Rudolph
scurrying back
45.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, one run, neatly runs the ball to 3rd man
End of over 46 (3 runs) South Africa 131/3
SP Jones 5-1-17-0 - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 68* (145b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 26* (79b 2x4)
46.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, pitching up, Rudolph waits for the ball
to come on before playing to the leg side
46.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, ball comes across the bat, there is a
sharp reaction from the fielders suggesting that that may
have been a chance
46.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run
46.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run
46.5 Giles to Rudolph, two runs, cuts the ball to 3rd man, Simon Jones
runs up to field
46.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, straight to Butcher fielding at extra
cover
End of over 47 (2 runs) South Africa 133/3
AF Giles 10-6-7-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 26* (79b 2x4) JA Rudolph 70* (151b 10x4)
47.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, aiming at leg stump, plays to leg
side, no chance of running
47.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, a slightly cross-
batted hit to mid-off, cannot penetrate the field placing
47.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off again but this time the
ball rises off the length, Dippenaar plays the ball down from
chest height
47.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, forces the batsman onto the back
foot in order to defend
47.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, Vaughan at extra cover
collects the ball on a half trot in
47.6 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, pitches up, the ball keeps low and
Dippenaar manages to push out to the off side
End of over 48 (maiden) South Africa 133/3
SP Jones 6-2-17-0 - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 70* (151b 10x4) HH Dippenaar 26* (85b 2x4)
48.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, up to the batsman, pitches outside leg
and Rudolph has no difficulty on playing the ball back on leg side
48.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run
48.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, drops the bat onto the ball, ball
dribbles to the off side where Butcher retrieves
48.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, back to the bowler
48.5 Giles to Rudolph, FOUR, Giles finally delivers a bad ball which
Rudolph climbs into and has a lofted drive to long on
48.6 Giles to Rudolph, three runs, cuts, almost a square drive beats point
End of over 49 (7 runs) South Africa 140/3
AF Giles 11-6-14-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 77* (157b 11x4) HH Dippenaar 26* (85b 2x4)
49.1 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, up past Rudolph who plays back to Jones
49.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, one run, plays late off his ankles to fine leg
49.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, FOUR, wide and loose outside off, a great
cut gets the ball wide of the slips to 3rd man
49.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, shuffles over to the off side to
push to point
49.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, one run, on a good line but Dippenaar works
the ball midwicket
49.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, rising but outside off, shoulders arms
to let the ball continue to Jones
End of over 50 (6 runs) South Africa 146/3
SP Jones 7-2-23-0 - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 31* (88b 3x4) JA Rudolph 78* (160b 11x4)
50.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, can't get the ball past Vaughan at mid
off
50.2 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, clips the ball off the feet to
backward leg
50.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, gentle back on the front foot to Giles
50.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, back at the bowler
50.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, front foot defensive to the off side
50.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, well forward, prods back to Giles
End of over 51 (1 run) South Africa 147/3
AF Giles 12-6-15-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 32* (90b 3x4) JA Rudolph 78* (164b 11x4)
51.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, clips the pads, while the
fielders appeal, the batsmen take a single
51.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run
51.3 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, down leg, cannot get bat near it
51.4 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run
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51.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, (noball) no run, an attempted bouncer goes a
bit awry
51.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on leg, allowed to hit the pads
51.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, hits outside off and ends up going to
leg, no shot offered
End of over 52 (2 runs) South Africa 149/3
SP Jones 8-2-24-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 32* (91b 3x4) JA Rudolph 78* (170b 11x4)
52.1 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, on off side, drives to long off
52.2 Giles to Rudolph, one run, goes to long off
52.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
52.4 Giles to Dippenaar, three runs, cuts the ball to 3rd man
52.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run
52.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run
End of over 53 (5 runs) South Africa 154/3
AF Giles 13-6-20-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 36* (94b 3x4) JA Rudolph 79* (173b 11x4)
53.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
53.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, goes onto the back foot, high up on
his toes
53.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, defends on the back foot, Strauss
at extra cover jogs in to field
53.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, nudges away to the off side
53.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, one run, hard back to the bowler who gets a
hand to it on the first bounce but cannot grasp the ball which
continues to long off
53.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, on off side, tries to drive square
into the cover region, cannot penetrate the ring
End of over 54 (1 run) South Africa 155/3
SP Jones 9-2-25-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 37* (99b 3x4) JA Rudolph 79* (174b 11x4)
54.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, onto the front foot, back to Giles
on the off side
54.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, straight back to Giles
54.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, prodded to the off side, Strauss under
the helmet at silly point takes
54.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, back to Strauss under the blue helmet
54.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, again Strauss has the pleasure of
fielding
54.6 Giles to Dippenaar, FOUR, off line this time and Dippenaar latches
on with a square cut to the deep backward leg boundary
End of over 55 (4 runs) South Africa 159/3
AF Giles 14-6-24-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 79* (174b 11x4) HH Dippenaar 41* (105b 4x4)
55.1 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, a low bouncer which Rudolph manages to
get well beneath
55.2 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run
55.3 SP Jones to Rudolph, FOUR, a loose one, great shot, leans into
the ball and punishes it with a cover drive
55.4 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, a circumspect push to the off side
55.5 SP Jones to Rudolph, no run, good 'un, has to go onto the back
foot, off side field have to gather
55.6 SP Jones to Rudolph, one run, up to the batsman who flips the ball
to midwicket
End of over 56 (5 runs) South Africa 164/3
SP Jones 10-2-30-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 84* (180b 12x4) HH Dippenaar 41* (105b 4x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Messer's Hair and Taufel saunter onto the field of play
Followed soon after by the England fielding side
All we need now are the batsmen
And here they come now
56.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, up at the batsman who comes forward and
pushes back to Giles
56.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, onto the front foot, pushing to the off
side
56.3 Giles to Rudolph, FOUR, loose outside off, cracks the ball behind
backward point
56.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run, on target again, back to Giles
56.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, leaves, Jones gloves the ball
56.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run, good line, can only come forward
defensively
End of over 57 (4 runs) South Africa 168/3
AF Giles 15-6-28-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 41* (105b 4x4) JA Rudolph 88* (186b 13x4)
57.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
57.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, on line and pitched up, prods to the
leg side
57.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, over pitched, Dippenaar waits for the
ball and drives between cove r and extra cover
57.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, wide: no run
57.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, good delivery, right up in the
block hole and on line, covers the ball and plays back to
Flintoff
57.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, a bouncer which causes Dippenaar to
sway backwards
57.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 58 (5 runs) South Africa 173/3
A Flintoff 11-2-34-1 (1w 3nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 88* (186b 13x4) HH Dippenaar 45* (111b 5x4)
58.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run, patted in the direction of midwicket
where Butcher runs in
58.2 Giles to Rudolph, one run, played off the feet to backward leg
58.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, padded away on the leg side
58.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
58.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, waits for the ball to come in from the
off side before blocking, ball rolls to the off side
58.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, comes forward and plays a straight
bat, ball goes on to Jones, an appeal is turned down
End of over 59 (1 run) South Africa 174/3
AF Giles 16-6-29-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 89* (188b 13x4) HH Dippenaar 45* (115b 5x4)
59.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
59.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, FOUR, watches the ball onto the bat and then
neatly strokes it to deep midwicket
59.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, a good bouncer which cuts back
sharply, a big appeal is turned down
59.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, OUT: a similar delivery to the previous one
but a little further from the body, comes onto the bat from a
rising delivery and deflects to the keeper, some excellent bowling
South Africa 178/4, Partnership of 112
JA Rudolph c GO Jones b Flintoff 93 (192b 14x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 45* (115b 5x4) A Flintoff 11.4-2-38-2 (1w 3nb)
59.5 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run
59.6 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, a low bouncer, ducks easily
End of over 60 (4 runs) South Africa 178/4
A Flintoff 12-2-38-2 (1w 3nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 45* (115b 5x4) Z de Bruyn 0* (2b)
60.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
60.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, pushes to the off side
60.3 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, gets the ball a bit awkwardly to
Butcher at midwicket
60.4 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, straight back into the bowler
60.5 Giles to de Bruyn, one run, drops his knee and sweeps to deep backward
leg
60.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 61 (2 runs) South Africa 180/4
AF Giles 17-6-31-0 - Park Drive End
Z de Bruyn 1* (4b) HH Dippenaar 46* (119b 5x4)
61.1 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, leaves the ball. It was outside off
and posed no opportunity to the batsman
61.2 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, back on target. Has to get into line
and play defensively to mid-off
61.3 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, up at the feet
61.4 Flintoff to de Bruyn, legbye: FOUR, a bouncer which hits de Bruyn
as he tries to avoid the ball, bounces to the fine leg boundary
61.5 Flintoff to de Bruyn, FOUR, a good length but a classic cover drive
is even better
61.6 Flintoff to de Bruyn, one run, whipped off the feet to wide of fine
leg
End of over 62 (9 runs) South Africa 189/4
A Flintoff 13-2-43-2 (1w 3nb) - Duckpond End
Z de Bruyn 6* (10b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 46* (119b 5x4)
62.1 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, nudges to Thorpe at short extra cover
62.2 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, to silly point where Strauss takes
62.3 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, on leg but cannot work the ball away
62.4 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, prodded to the off side
62.5 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, stretching forward
62.6 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, another defensive push
End of over 63 (maiden) South Africa 189/4
AF Giles 18-7-31-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 46* (119b 5x4) Z de Bruyn 6* (16b 1x4)
63.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, runs the ball to Hoggard at 3rd
man, easy running
63.2 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run
63.3 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, a quick ball causing De Bruyn to rush
into a defensive shot
63.4 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, a bouncer, easily avoided by ducking
low
63.5 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, outside off, expects it to rise but
fails to climb very high
63.6 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, leaves
End of over 64 (1 run) South Africa 190/4
A Flintoff 14-2-44-2 (1w 3nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 47* (120b 5x4) Z de Bruyn 6* (21b 1x4)
64.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, pitching up, safely prodded to Vaughan
at extra cover
64.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, goes well forward to smother any potential
spin
64.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, a bit short, tries to pull and
misses, Jones padded it on the off side
64.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, another defensive stop
64.5 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, waits and then steers the ball wide
of gully
64.6 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 65 (2 runs) South Africa 192/4
AF Giles 19-7-33-0 - Park Drive End
Z de Bruyn 6* (21b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 49* (126b 5x4)
65.1 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, bouncer which doesn't really get much
higher than the stumps, de Bruyn has to get down really low
65.2 Flintoff to de Bruyn, OUT: de Bruyn appears to have been softened
up enough as he shoulders arms to leave, and, to his horror, sees
the ball cut back and clip the off stump
South Africa 192/5, Partnership of 14
Z de Bruyn b Flintoff 6 (23b 1x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 49* (126b 5x4) A Flintoff 14.2-2-44-3 (1w 3nb)
65.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run
65.4 Flintoff to Pollock, (noball) no run
65.4 Flintoff to Pollock, (noball) no run
65.4 Flintoff to Pollock, one run
65.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, (noball) no run
65.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
65.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 66 (4 runs) South Africa 196/5
A Flintoff 15-2-48-3 (1w 6nb) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 1* (4b) HH Dippenaar 49* (129b 5x4)
66.1 Giles to Pollock, no run
66.2 Giles to Pollock, no run
66.3 Giles to Pollock, no run
66.4 Giles to Pollock, one run
66.5 Giles to Dippenaar, one run
66.6 Giles to Pollock, one run
End of over 67 (3 runs) South Africa 199/5
AF Giles 20-7-36-0 - Park Drive End
SM Pollock 3* (9b) HH Dippenaar 50* (130b 5x4)
67.1 Flintoff to Pollock, no run
67.2 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR
67.3 Flintoff to Pollock, no run
67.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, leaves it as there is no need to get
excited
67.5 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, a very sharp ball which climbs on
Pollock a little
67.6 Flintoff to Pollock, no run, cuts to backward gully
End of over 68 (4 runs) South Africa 203/5
A Flintoff 16-2-52-3 (1w 6nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 50* (130b 5x4) SM Pollock 7* (15b 1x4)
68.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, on legs side, allows the ball to hit
the pads as he shoulders arms
68.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, straight back to the bowler
68.3 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, solid defending on the front foot
68.4 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, well forward in defending the ball to the
off side
68.5 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, works the ball square to deep square leg
68.6 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, another work to square leg, some good
placement
End of over 69 (3 runs) South Africa 206/5
AF Giles 21-7-39-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 53* (136b 5x4) SM Pollock 7* (15b 1x4)
69.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, a really stunning drive through the
covers, along the ground all the way
69.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, fully pitched on the leg
side, guided away to fine leg off the shins
69.3 Flintoff to Pollock, FOUR, again a tad loose on leg, Pollock
plays that shot well as he plays late to deep backward leg
69.4 Flintoff to Pollock, no run
69.5 Flintoff to Pollock, one run, up on line, Pollock uses his feet and
drives the ball wide of mid-on and immediately sets off
69.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer outside off
End of over 70 (10 runs) South Africa 216/5
A Flintoff 17-2-62-3 (1w 6nb) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 12* (18b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 58* (139b 6x4)
70.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, back to Giles
70.2 Giles to Pollock, FOUR, short, a gift for Pollock who lofts the
ball to midwicket
70.3 Giles to Pollock, FOUR, a late cut beats gully
70.4 Giles to Pollock, no run, up in the block hole, treated with
respect and pats it back to Giles
70.5 Giles to Pollock, no run, forward prod to Strauss at silly point
70.6 Giles to Pollock, one run, drives to long off
End of over 71 (9 runs) South Africa 225/5
AF Giles 22-7-48-0 - Park Drive End
SM Pollock 21* (24b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 58* (139b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
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71.1 Harmison to Pollock, one run
71.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
71.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, FOUR, a lifter which Dippenaar lifts over
the slips in controlled fashion, bounces across the rope at 3rd
man
71.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, straight to extra cover
71.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
71.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, plays square to point, cannot beat the
fielder, Butcher
End of over 72 (5 runs) South Africa 230/5
SJ Harmison 13-1-53-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 22* (25b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 62* (144b 7x4)
72.1 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, into the covers
72.2 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, off the feet to square leg
72.3 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, along the ground to Giles at mid-on
72.4 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, good line, Pollock plays correctly to
cover point where Thorpe fields
72.5 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, into the covers
72.6 SP Jones to Pollock, no run, forward defensive
End of over 73 (maiden) South Africa 230/5
SP Jones 11-3-30-0 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 62* (144b 7x4) SM Pollock 22* (31b 4x4)
73.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, some sharp running sees the batsmen
safely in
73.2 Harmison to Pollock, one run
73.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, up in the block hole, a very thick
bottom edge
73.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, bouncer, .Dippenaar has no problem
in avoiding
73.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
73.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, down leg, flicks at it and the
keeper takes. Harmison has a plaintive appeal, in solo, and is
turned down by umpire Darrell Hair
End of over 74 (2 runs) South Africa 232/5
SJ Harmison 14-1-55-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 23* (32b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 63* (149b 7x4)
74.1 SP Jones to Pollock, one run, ; worked behind square leg
74.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off and lifts very
slightly, plays to point
74.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, an excellent bouncer gets Dippenaar
all tucked up as he considers pulling it and then bales out
74.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off and tries to dig the
ball in, no lift and Dippenaar can push to extra cover
74.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
74.6 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, outside off and moving back into the
batsman ever so slightly, plays safely to the off
End of over 75 (1 run) South Africa 233/5
SP Jones 12-3-31-0 (1nb) - Park Drive End
SM Pollock 24* (33b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 63* (154b 7x4)
75.1 Harmison to Pollock, one run, pitches up on leg, plays an inside
edge to fine leg
75.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, square to point
75.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, sharper ball which rises
up, Dippenaar goes up high on his toes as he plays the ball down
to cover
75.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, two runs, a really solid straight drive past
the bowler to long off
75.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, leaves that one well alone
75.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, pitching well up and on line, back
to the bowler
End of over 76 (3 runs) South Africa 236/5
SJ Harmison 15-1-58-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 25* (34b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 65* (159b 7x4)
76.1 Giles to Pollock, legbye: two runs, hits the pads outside leg stump
and goes off to 3rd man
76.2 Giles to Pollock, no run
76.3 Giles to Pollock, one run, gentle drive to mid-on
76.4 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, a square pull to midwicket
76.5 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, back to the bowler
76.6 Giles to Dippenaar, one run, worked off the feet to backward
leg, Trescothick fields
End of over 77 (6 runs) South Africa 242/5
AF Giles 23-7-52-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 68* (162b 7x4) SM Pollock 26* (37b 4x4)
77.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, square drive to point, a great stop by
Flintoff
77.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, pitching well up, Dippenaar has to
get into a very correct position as he plays back off the back
foot to Jones
77.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, (noball) two runs, picks up the call quickly
and drives hard, gets an inside edge which races towards fine leg
77.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
77.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, onto the back foot
77.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, goes well back and then plays to mid
off
77.6 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, does not get up, has a drive and is
surprised as he gets a very solid toe of the bat
End of over 78 (3 runs) South Africa 245/5
SP Jones 13-3-34-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 26* (37b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 70* (169b 7x4)
78.1 Giles to Pollock, no run, straight to Vaughn at mid-off
78.2 Giles to Pollock, no run, again to mid-off but a great deal more
positively
78.3 Giles to Pollock, no run, pitching up, a careful defensive front
foot
78.4 Giles to Pollock, no run, off the pads, a run but no shot
offered, dead ball called
78.5 Giles to Pollock, no run
78.6 Giles to Pollock, no run
End of over 79 (maiden) South Africa 245/5
AF Giles 24-8-52-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 70* (169b 7x4) SM Pollock 26* (43b 4x4)
79.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
79.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, pitching up but away to the
off, plays defensively to the off side
79.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run, out on the off to the covers cannot
penetrate
79.4 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
79.5 SP Jones to Dippenaar, legbye: one run
79.6 SP Jones to Pollock, no run
End of over 80 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 246/5
SP Jones 14-4-34-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 70* (174b 7x4) SM Pollock 26* (44b 4x4)
80.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
80.2 Hoggard to Dippenaar, two runs, outside off, a bit inelegant but
effective cross batted pull to midwicket
New ball taken
80.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
80.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
80.5 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
80.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, leaving a ball outside off
End of over 81 (2 runs) South Africa 248/5
MJ Hoggard 11-2-32-1 (1nb) - Park Drive End
SM Pollock 26* (44b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 72* (180b 7x4)
81.1 Harmison to Pollock, no run, pushes to point
81.2 Harmison to Pollock, FOUR, a lovely square drive past point to bring up
the 250 grand total
81.3 Harmison to Pollock, no run, a really good bouncer sees Pollock
moving backwards sharply
81.4 Harmison to Pollock, no run, another short ball which gets up to
shoulder height but as it is going away to the off no shot is
offered
81.5 Harmison to Pollock, one run, comes forward and pushes to mid
off, immediately sets off for a quick sing, really good running
81.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 82 (5 runs) South Africa 253/5
SJ Harmison 16-1-63-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
SM Pollock 31* (49b 5x4) HH Dippenaar 72* (181b 7x4)
82.1 Hoggard to Pollock, no run, straight to mid-off
82.2 Hoggard to Pollock, no run, up and at him delivery, struck back
along the ground to mid-on
82.3 Hoggard to Pollock, OUT: spars outside off, ball has some movement
and snicks the bat to fly to 1st slip where Trescothick gets a
beauty
South Africa 253/6, Partnership of 61
SM Pollock c Trescothick b Hoggard 31 (52b 5x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 72* (181b 7x4) MJ Hoggard 11.3-2-32-2 (1nb)
82.4 Hoggard to Hall, no run
82.5 Hoggard to Hall, no run, good ball, defends to the off side by
going onto the back foot
82.6 Hoggard to Hall, no run, to cover
End of over 83 (maiden) South Africa 253/6
MJ Hoggard 12-3-32-2 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 72* (181b 7x4) AJ Hall 0* (3b)
83.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run
83.2 Harmison to Hall, no run
83.3 Harmison to Hall, no run, outside off and leaving the batsman who
merely raises the bat above his head and watches the ball pass by
83.4 Harmison to Hall, no run, again there is no need for Hall to play
83.5 Harmison to Hall, FOUR, waits for the ball and then gets up on his
toes as he cuts the ball sweetly deep backward point
83.6 Harmison to Hall, two runs, a ball which gets up, fended away to
fine leg
End of over 84 (7 runs) South Africa 260/6
SJ Harmison 17-1-70-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 73* (182b 7x4) AJ Hall 6* (8b 1x4)
84.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
84.2 Hoggard to Dippenaar, one run
84.3 Hoggard to Hall, no run
84.4 Hoggard to Hall, OUT: plays outside the line getting an inside edge
which deflects the ball into the woodwork
South Africa 261/7, Partnership of 8
AJ Hall b Hoggard 6 (10b 1x4 0x6)
HH Dippenaar 74* (184b 7x4) MJ Hoggard 12.4-3-33-3 (1nb)
84.5 Hoggard to Tsolekile, one run
84.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 85 (2 runs) South Africa 262/7
MJ Hoggard 13-3-34-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 1* (1b) HH Dippenaar 74* (185b 7x4)
85.1 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
85.2 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
85.3 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, outside off, well left by the new
batsman
85.4 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, good ball, up at the bowler and
attacking middle, well kept out with a defensive straight bat
85.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, one run, a lifter which is well fended away
to backward leg
85.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 86 (1 run) South Africa 263/7
SJ Harmison 18-1-71-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 2* (6b) HH Dippenaar 74* (186b 7x4)
86.1 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, leaves
Hoggard bowling to 3 slips and a gully
86.2 Hoggard to Tsolekile, one run, on off but the batsman plays a
clever turn off the feet to square leg to steal a single
86.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
86.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, FOUR, nicks through the slips, just short
of Trescothick at 1st slip
86.5 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, leaves it
86.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, a solid defensive block pushes the
ball loose on the off side
End of over 87 (5 runs) South Africa 268/7
MJ Hoggard 14-3-39-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 3* (8b) HH Dippenaar 78* (190b 8x4)
87.1 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, patted to silly backward leg
87.2 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, a really good short ball which
catches the batsman off guard, he shows the bat to the ball but
is nowhere near it
87.3 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, another lifter which Tsolekile
doesn't read, again offering the bat and missing
87.4 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, again short, this time hitting the
batsman at waist height, that has got to hurt
87.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, plays and misses, down leg
87.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, legbye: one run, another short one to pepper
Tsolekile, comes off his shoulder as he tries to get out the way
End of over 88 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 269/7
SJ Harmison 19-2-71-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 3* (14b) HH Dippenaar 78* (190b 8x4)
88.1 Hoggard to Tsolekile, two runs, up in line, very well played with
a backward glance
88.2 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, goes right through the batsman, didn't
look like he saw much of that one, Jones rolls over as he takes
down leg
88.3 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, up and defends to mid-on, Tsolekile
is keen to run but it would be suicide
88.4 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, a better looking defensive shot,
using a straight bat ion orthodox manner
88.5 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
88.6 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, straight back to Hoggard
End of over 89 (2 runs) South Africa 271/7
MJ Hoggard 15-3-41-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 78* (190b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 5* (20b)
89.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, square to wide of point
89.2 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
89.3 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run, off the body to backward leg
89.4 Harmison to Tsolekile, one run, punches to vacant mid-on
89.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
89.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, front foot defensive, to conclude
today's play
End of over 90 (2 runs) South Africa 273/7
SJ Harmison 20-2-73-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 6* (23b) HH Dippenaar 79* (193b 8x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
When the toss was made, Michael Vaughan called incorrectly and
Graeme Smith had no hesitation in opting to bat first.
The playing surface is looking healthy with a bit of green showing,
but does not appear to have any threat. There is a bit of variable
bounce with the pitch getting softer as one gets closer to stumps.
Please join us at 8.30am GMT for day 2 tomorrow
90.1 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, a loosener to start with
90.2 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, on legs side, allows to come onto
the pads
90.3 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, up on the off side, turns around to
leg side, Thorpe comes in from square leg
90.4 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, shoulders arms to a ball going well
to the off side
90.5 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, another ball outside off, the
batsman raises arms
90.6 Hoggard to Tsolekile, one run, has to play this time, does well
with a forward thrust into the covers
End of over 91 (1 run) South Africa 274/7
MJ Hoggard 16-3-42-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 7* (29b) HH Dippenaar 79* (193b 8x4)
91.1 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, comes forward and plays to the on side
91.2 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
91.3 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, onto the pads on the leg side, no
shot offered
91.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
91.5 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, hops over to the off side while
shouldering arms, lets it pass
91.6 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 92 (maiden) South Africa 274/7
A Flintoff 18-3-62-3 (1w 6nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 79* (193b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 7* (35b)
92.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, a good defensive shot, high up on
the bat
92.2 Hoggard to Dippenaar, one run, a solid block and the ball goes
behind square leg
92.3 Hoggard to Tsolekile, legbye: one run
92.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
92.5 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, on off stump, a careful defence on
off side
92.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, a swish which
misses, a bit mindless that
End of over 93 (2 runs) South Africa 276/7
MJ Hoggard 17-3-43-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 7* (36b) HH Dippenaar 80* (198b 8x4)
93.1 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, outside off, leaves
93.2 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, on line and seams away to the off
side very quickly
93.3 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, a hasty defence on off
side, looking a touch nervous
93.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, (noball) no run
93.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, (noball) no run
93.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
93.5 Flintoff to Tsolekile, one run
93.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 94 (3 runs) South Africa 279/7
A Flintoff 19-3-65-3 (1w 8nb) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 8* (43b) HH Dippenaar 80* (199b 8x4)
94.1 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
94.2 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
94.3 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
94.4 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
94.5 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
94.6 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 95 (maiden) South Africa 279/7
MJ Hoggard 18-4-43-3 (1nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 80* (199b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 8* (49b)
95.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
95.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs
the ball to 3rd man, Giles comes in to field
95.3 Flintoff to Tsolekile, one run, square to the off side
95.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
95.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, tries to work the ball thru the
covers but there is not enough power
95.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 96 (2 runs) South Africa 281/7
A Flintoff 20-3-67-3 (1w 8nb) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 9* (50b) HH Dippenaar 81* (204b 8x4)
96.1 Hoggard to Tsolekile, (noball) one run
96.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run, a wild swing and a miss
96.2 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
96.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, one run
96.4 Hoggard to Tsolekile, no run, outside off and very well left
96.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, two runs
96.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 97 (5 runs) South Africa 286/7
SJ Harmison 20.2-2-75-1 (3w) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 82* (207b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 12* (54b)
97.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, well clipped off the feet to fine
leg
97.2 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
97.3 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
97.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, three runs
97.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, three runs, driven down the ground to long
on, a really good looking shot
97.6 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, pitching up on the off side
End of over 98 (7 runs) South Africa 293/7
A Flintoff 21-3-74-3 (1w 8nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 86* (209b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 15* (58b)
97.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, two runs
97.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
97.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
97.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run
97.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
97.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 98 (-6 runs) South Africa 287/7
SJ Harmison 21-2-76-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 85* (212b 8x4) TL Tsolekile 10* (55b)
98.1 Hoggard to Dippenaar, three runs
98.2 Hoggard to Tsolekile, three runs
98.3 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
98.4 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
98.5 Hoggard to Dippenaar, FOUR
98.6 Hoggard to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 99 (10 runs) South Africa 297/7
MJ Hoggard 20-4-56-3 (2nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 13* (56b) HH Dippenaar 92* (217b 9x4)
99.1 Harmison to Tsolekile, one run
99.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run
99.3 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
99.4 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
99.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
99.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 100 (2 runs) South Africa 299/7
SJ Harmison 22-2-78-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 93* (218b 9x4) TL Tsolekile 14* (61b)
100.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, legbye: one run
100.2 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
100.3 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
100.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
100.5 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
100.6 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, leaves it
End of over 101 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 300/7
A Flintoff 21-4-67-3 (1w 8nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 93* (219b 9x4) TL Tsolekile 14* (66b)
101.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
101.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
101.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run
101.4 Harmison to Tsolekile, two runs
101.5 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
101.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 102 (3 runs) South Africa 303/7
SJ Harmison 23-2-81-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 94* (222b 9x4) TL Tsolekile 16* (69b)
102.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, FOUR, driven thru the covers 102.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run 102.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run 102.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run 102.5 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run 102.6 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 103 (5 runs) South Africa 308/7
A Flintoff 22-4-72-3 (1w 8nb) - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 99* (226b 10x4) TL Tsolekile 16* (71b)
103.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
103.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, FOUR, a late upward cut to 3rd man to bring
up his 100
103.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, a really wild swing which
misses, ball goes to the off side
103.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
Match State: Drinks
103.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
103.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 104 (4 runs) South Africa 312/7
SJ Harmison 24-2-85-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 16* (71b) HH Dippenaar 103* (232b 11x4)
104.1 Giles to Tsolekile, no run
104.2 Giles to Tsolekile, FOUR, big lofted drive over the bowlers head 104.3 Giles to Tsolekile, no run 104.4 Giles to Tsolekile, no run 104.5 Giles to Tsolekile, one run 104.6 Giles to Dippenaar, one run
End of over 105 (6 runs) South Africa 318/7
AF Giles 25-8-58-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 104* (233b 11x4) TL Tsolekile 21* (76b 1x4)
105.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, two runs
105.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
105.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
105.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
105.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run
105.6 Harmison to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 106 (3 runs) South Africa 321/7
SJ Harmison 25-2-88-1 (3w) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 107* (238b 11x4) TL Tsolekile 21* (77b 1x4)
106.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run
106.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, a good ball, has to stretch well into
the path to block
106.3 Giles to Dippenaar, two runs, cutting well to 3rd man 106.4 Giles to Dippenaar, one run 106.5 Giles to Tsolekile, no run 106.6 Giles to Tsolekile, no run
End of over 107 (3 runs) South Africa 324/7
AF Giles 26-8-61-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 110* (242b 11x4) TL Tsolekile 21* (79b 1x4)
107.1 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
107.2 SP Jones to Dippenaar, no run
107.3 SP Jones to Dippenaar, OUT: a terrible slash at a ball leaving
him, a classic edge to 1st slip where Trescothick takes it
cleanly, the breakthrough England needed
South Africa 324/8, Partnership of 63
HH Dippenaar c Trescothick b SP Jones 110 (245b 11x4 0x6)
TL Tsolekile 21* (79b 1x4) SP Jones 14.3-4-34-1 (2nb)
107.4 SP Jones to Ntini, no run, outside off, leaves
107.5 SP Jones to Ntini, (noball) legbye: one run, on the thigh pad
107.5 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, good return to mid-off
107.6 SP Jones to Tsolekile, one run, straight to mid-off, a bit hasty
as Tsolekile has to dive in to be safe
End of over 108 (3 runs) South Africa 327/8
SP Jones 15-4-37-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
TL Tsolekile 22* (81b 1x4) M Ntini 0* (2b)
108.1 Giles to Tsolekile, no run
108.2 Giles to Tsolekile, OUT: a sweep which goes all wrong, gets a top
edge, loops high to backward point, Flintoff runs round from slip
to pouch it
South Africa 327/9, Partnership of 3
TL Tsolekile c Flintoff b Giles 22 (83b 1x4 0x6)
M Ntini 0* (2b) AF Giles 26.2-8-61-1
108.3 Giles to Steyn, no run, all correct, forward defensive, Giles picks
the ball up
108.4 Giles to Steyn, no run
108.5 Giles to Steyn, no run, comes forward to play, ball moves across the
batsman's line
108.6 Giles to Steyn, one run, to long and scores his first test run
End of over 109 (1 run) South Africa 328/9
AF Giles 27-8-62-1 - Park Drive End
DW Steyn 1* (4b) M Ntini 0* (2b)
109.1 SP Jones to Steyn, one run, a full pitched delivery, along the
ground to extra cover
109.2 SP Jones to Ntini, no run, on leg, played to the leg side
109.3 SP Jones to Ntini, no run, outside off, Ntini swings across the
line, looks surprised when he misses
109.4 SP Jones to Ntini, one run, flicked off the pads to fine leg
109.5 SP Jones to Steyn, no run, prodded to the off side
109.6 SP Jones to Steyn, no run, straight to Vaughan at mid-off
End of over 110 (2 runs) South Africa 330/9
SP Jones 16-4-39-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
M Ntini 1* (5b) DW Steyn 2* (7b)
110.1 Giles to Ntini, one run, a good, hard drive into the covers, great
diving stop by Harmison
110.2 Giles to Steyn, no run
110.3 Giles to Steyn, SIX, the first six of the series, lofted very
high, to deep midwicket
110.4 Giles to Steyn, OUT: inside edges off the bat, sharp take by
Strauss at forward short leg
South Africa 337/10, Partnership of 10
DW Steyn c Strauss b Giles 8 (10b 0x4 1x6)
M Ntini 2* (6b) AF Giles 27.4-8-69-2
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
0.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, opens the face of the bat, goes to
backward point/gully
0.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, plays and misses, outside off
0.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
0.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, goes defensive, ball goes passed
unmolested on the leg side
0.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0 (trail by 337 runs)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
1.1 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR
1.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, legbye: FOUR, gets Strauss on the shoulder, ball
goes thru the slips
1.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
1.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run
1.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run
End of over 2 (8 runs) England 8/0 (trail by 329 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-4-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 0* (6b) AJ Strauss 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
2.2 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run, bouncer, easy ducking
2.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
2.3 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) two runs, cuts square and behind
point
2.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
2.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, offers the bat and
misses
2.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, leaves one outside off
2.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 3 (4 runs) England 12/0 (trail by 325 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-4-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 4* (6b 1x4) ME Trescothick 2* (14b)
3.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a good ball, pitches slightly short of a
length, bounces up, straight bat on the back foot
3.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
3.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, hits the seam and moves away to the off
side, .leaves
3.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, fended away to leg side
3.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a sharp looking bouncer, Strauss
rocks back on his heels
3.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, leaves
End of over 4 (maiden) England 12/0 (trail by 325 runs)
M Ntini 2-1-4-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 2* (14b) AJ Strauss 4* (12b 1x4)
That brings us to the lunch break
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
4.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
4.2 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run
4.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
4.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, leaves one, outside off, rising
delivery
4.4 Pollock to Trescothick, (noball) no run, a short bouncer
4.4 Pollock to Trescothick, one run
4.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run
4.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, digs the ball in, it moves away from
Strauss who merely covers his stumps
End of over 5 (3 runs) England 15/0 (trail by 322 runs)
SM Pollock 3-1-7-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
ME Trescothick 3* (20b) AJ Strauss 4* (14b 1x4)
5.1 Ntini to Trescothick, FOUR, a sharp movement which comes off the
bat and flies between slip and gully
5.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
5.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
5.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, a quicker ball which forces the
batsman to offer a shot but ball does not meet bat
5.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, misses again, standing upright and
watches carefully
5.6 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, this time the ball is on line, the
ball is allowed to come onto the bat and played to the off side
End of over 6 (5 runs) England 20/0 (trail by 317 runs)
M Ntini 3-1-9-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 8* (26b 1x4) AJ Strauss 4* (14b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
6.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, defends back to the
bowler
6.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
6.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, well to the off, lucky not to be
called wide
6.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, better ball, on line, turned to
the leg side
6.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 7 (maiden) England 20/0 (trail by 317 runs)
SM Pollock 4-2-7-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 4* (14b 1x4) ME Trescothick 8* (32b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, great fielding by de Bruyn at gully
7.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
7.3 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, square drive to midwicket
7.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
7.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off , leaves it
7.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, good ball, has a classic defensive back
foot shot
End of over 8 (4 runs) England 24/0 (trail by 313 runs)
M Ntini 4-1-13-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 8* (32b 1x4) AJ Strauss 8* (20b 2x4)
8.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
8.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
8.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, well outside
off, leaves but keeps quite low
8.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, ducks forward
8.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, outside off, leaves
8.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 9 (maiden) England 24/0 (trail by 313 runs)
SM Pollock 5-3-7-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 8* (20b 2x4) ME Trescothick 8* (38b 1x4)
9.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, up on off, leans back to drive, not
quite in the middle, hops around to the off
9.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
9.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off, leaves
9.4 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, short and asking to be hit, Strauss
obliges with a hook to backward leg
9.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run
9.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run
End of over 10 (2 runs) England 26/0 (trail by 311 runs)
M Ntini 5-1-15-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 8* (38b 1x4) AJ Strauss 10* (26b 2x4)
10.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, up at the feet, back to the bowler
10.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
10.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
10.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, offers the bat to a rising ball to
the off side, ball carries on through
10.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
10.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, angles the ball in, covers
End of over 11 (maiden) England 26/0 (trail by 311 runs)
SM Pollock 6-4-7-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 10* (26b 2x4) ME Trescothick 8* (44b 1x4)
11.1 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, short and a good pull to midwicket
11.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
11.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a good delivery, hits the seam and moves
sharply away from the batsman who leaves it
11.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
11.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off, this time the ball comes back
into the batsman just a little
11.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run
End of over 12 (4 runs) England 30/0 (trail by 307 runs)
M Ntini 6-1-19-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 8* (44b 1x4) AJ Strauss 14* (32b 3x4)
12.1 Steyn to Trescothick, no run
12.2 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, just to the off, carefully plaid
back to Steyn
12.3 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, a lifter outside off at 147.6km, not
bad for first over
12.4 Steyn to Trescothick, no run
12.5 Steyn to Trescothick, (noball) no run
12.5 Steyn to Trescothick, no run
12.6 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, square to point, but a fielder is
there
End of over 13 (1 run) England 31/0 (trail by 306 runs)
DW Steyn 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 14* (32b 3x4) ME Trescothick 8* (51b 1x4)
13.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run
13.2 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, square drive
13.3 Ntini to Strauss, one run, a cross bat behind sq
13.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
13.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
13.6 Ntini to Trescothick, one run, turns off the pads to back of
backward point
End of over 14 (6 runs) England 37/0 (trail by 300 runs)
M Ntini 7-1-25-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 9* (54b 1x4) AJ Strauss 19* (35b 4x4)
14.1 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, outside off, leaves it
14.2 Steyn to Trescothick, no run
14.3 Steyn to Trescothick, (noball) no run, the ball also drift to the
off side
14.3 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, hits the seam and moves slightly away
from the batsman to off, no shot offered, no shot required
14.4 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, again the batsman has no need to play
14.5 Steyn to Trescothick, FOUR, loose and outside off, lifts the ball
over the slip cordon to 3rd man
14.6 Steyn to Trescothick, (noball) no run, plenty no balls in the
innings already
14.6 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, drives back hard, Steyn drops a hand
down quickly to stop the attempt to run
End of over 15 (6 runs) England 43/0 (trail by 294 runs)
DW Steyn 2-0-7-0 (3nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 19* (35b 4x4) ME Trescothick 13* (62b 2x4)
15.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, slower and short, pulls but not
confidently, only goes to short of midwicket
15.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
15.3 Ntini to Strauss, one run, on leg stump, waits and then turns the
ball to backward leg
15.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
15.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, on line, pushes to point, they think
about running
15.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
End of over 16 (1 run) England 44/0 (trail by 293 runs)
M Ntini 8-1-26-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 20* (38b 4x4) ME Trescothick 13* (65b 2x4)
16.1 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) one run
16.1 Steyn to Trescothick, (noball) one run, drop and run, from a forward
defensive
16.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
16.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, leaves it, much too far to the off to
trouble the batsman
16.3 Steyn to Strauss, FOUR, square drive beating point
16.4 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) no run
16.4 Steyn to Strauss, no run
16.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run
16.6 Steyn to Strauss, no run
End of over 17 (9 runs) England 53/0 (trail by 284 runs)
DW Steyn 3-0-16-0 (6nb) - Duckpond End
ME Trescothick 14* (66b 2x4) AJ Strauss 25* (46b 5x4)
17.1 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
17.2 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
17.3 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pushes to the off side
17.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, not terribly attacking, no danger
to the batsman
17.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, a bit closer to the bat, shows the
bat to the ball, misses
17.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, another ball to the off, leaves
End of over 18 (maiden) England 53/0 (trail by 284 runs)
SM Pollock 7-5-7-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 25* (46b 5x4) ME Trescothick 14* (72b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
18.1 Steyn to Strauss, legbye: one run
18.2 Steyn to Trescothick, two runs, on off, leans back and smartly
cuts the ball to 3rd man, great stroke play
18.3 Steyn to Trescothick, three runs
18.4 Steyn to Strauss, three runs, pulls to midwicket
18.5 Steyn to Trescothick, no run
18.6 Steyn to Trescothick, no run, great ball, yorker length, has to
hurry his defensive shot on the back foot
End of over 19 (9 runs) England 62/0 (trail by 275 runs)
DW Steyn 4-0-24-0 (6nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 28* (48b 5x4) ME Trescothick 19* (76b 2x4)
19.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run
19.2 Pollock to Strauss, one run, turned neatly off the legs to square leg
19.3 Pollock to Trescothick, FOUR, drives between point and cover point
19.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
19.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, goes to extra cover
19.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 20 (5 runs) England 67/0 (trail by 270 runs)
SM Pollock 8-5-12-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 29* (50b 5x4) ME Trescothick 23* (80b 3x4)
20.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
20.2 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) no run, leaves
20.2 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) no run
20.2 Steyn to Strauss, one run, to midwicket
20.3 Steyn to Trescothick, one run, again midwicket has to come into
play
20.4 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) no run, again to the off, this no ball
stuff getting tiresome, makes for long overs and slow over rates
20.4 Steyn to Strauss, FOUR, a good square drive beat point
20.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run, this time the ball tracks down
leg, gives a bit of variety
20.6 Steyn to Strauss, one run, rolling the wrist to get the ball to
backward of square leg
End of over 21 (10 runs) England 77/0 (trail by 260 runs)
DW Steyn 5-0-34-0 (9nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 35* (58b 6x4) ME Trescothick 24* (81b 3x4)
21.1 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, drifting down leg, a quick flick and the
ball rushes to the deep backward point boundary
21.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run
21.3 Pollock to Strauss, one run
21.4 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, pushes to point
21.5 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, forced into pushing
the ball to point
21.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run
End of over 22 (5 runs) England 82/0 (trail by 255 runs)
SM Pollock 9-5-17-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 40* (61b 7x4) ME Trescothick 24* (84b 3x4)
22.1 Hall to Strauss, no run, going down leg, half follows it but
decides to leave at the last moment
22.2 Hall to Strauss, three runs, up and on line, whips the ball to
just in front of midwicket
22.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, outside off and coming back,
Trescothick waits for it to come on before nudging it to point
22.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run
22.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, out to off
22.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, slower and outside off, simply pushes
to the off side
End of over 23 (3 runs) England 85/0 (trail by 252 runs)
AJ Hall 1-0-3-0 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 43* (63b 7x4) ME Trescothick 24* (88b 3x4)
23.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run
23.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, going to the off side, shoulders
arms, .Tsolekile takes
23.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, much better and on line, pushes to mid
off
23.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, shouldering arms, leaves it
23.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, drives into the covers, .fielded by
Amla, on for Smith
23.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, leaving to the off, leaves it
End of over 24 (maiden) England 85/0 (trail by 252 runs)
SM Pollock 10-6-17-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 24* (88b 3x4) AJ Strauss 43* (69b 7x4)
24.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run
24.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run
24.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, short, lifts neatly and hits
Trescothick on the chest
24.4 Hall to Trescothick, one run, in the block hole, flicked to fine
leg, quick running
24.5 Hall to Strauss, one run, plays across the line from off to mid
wicket
24.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, betas the bat and into the pads, Hall
gets very passionate as he appeals heartily
End of over 25 (2 runs) England 87/0 (trail by 250 runs)
AJ Hall 2-0-5-0 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 44* (70b 7x4) ME Trescothick 25* (93b 3x4)
25.1 de Bruyn to Strauss, (noball) no run
25.1 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run, Ntini at mid-on jogs in to field a
ball rolling on the leg side
25.2 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run, a great stop by Dippenaar at square leg
25.3 de Bruyn to Strauss, FOUR, very short, .an easy pull between sq
leg and midwicket
25.4 de Bruyn to Strauss, two runs
25.5 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run, a good ball, Strauss hurries to get
in line with a straight bat on the back foot
25.6 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run
End of over 26 (7 runs) England 94/0 (trail by 243 runs)
Z de Bruyn 1-0-7-0 (1nb) - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 25* (93b 3x4) AJ Strauss 50* (77b 8x4)
26.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run
26.2 Hall to Strauss, no run, good ball, .prodded to the off side
Things have slowed down dramatically as tea looms
26.3 Hall to Strauss, no run, back to Hall
26.4 Hall to Strauss, one run, turns the ball from his feet to square leg
where Steyn jogs in to field
26.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, drives to mid-off but Dippenaar is
there preventing those singles
26.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, works the ball to leg side
End of over 27 (2 runs) England 96/0 (trail by 241 runs)
AJ Hall 3-0-7-0 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 51* (80b 8x4) ME Trescothick 26* (96b 3x4)
27.1 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run
27.2 de Bruyn to Strauss, one run
27.3 de Bruyn to Trescothick, no run, out to the off side, mid-on trots
in
27.4 de Bruyn to Trescothick, no run
27.5 de Bruyn to Trescothick, FOUR, drives deep extra cover
27.6 de Bruyn to Trescothick, one run
End of over 28 (6 runs) England 102/0 (trail by 235 runs)
Z de Bruyn 2-0-13-0 (1nb) - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 31* (100b 4x4) AJ Strauss 52* (82b 8x4)
28.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run
28.2 Hall to Strauss, (noball) no run, yet another no ball, a short
bouncer
28.2 Hall to Strauss, no run, outside off, leaves
28.3 Hall to Strauss, no run, down leg, watches it but offers no shot
28.4 Hall to Strauss, (noball) no run, to off
28.4 Hall to Strauss, no run, on line but rising quite high, Strauss
chooses to leave it
28.5 Hall to Strauss, no run
28.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, very far to the off side, South Africa
are not going to take wickets with this sort of bowling
End of over 29 (2 runs) England 104/0 (trail by 233 runs)
AJ Hall 4-0-10-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
ME Trescothick 32* (101b 4x4) AJ Strauss 52* (89b 8x4)
29.1 de Bruyn to Trescothick, one run, allows the bat to meet the ball
and nudges it to the off side
29.2 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run
29.3 de Bruyn to Strauss, (noball) no run, outside off, tries to pull
to midwicket but cannot middle it
29.3 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run, better delivery, not quite as far to
the off but still no need for Strauss to play at the ball
29.4 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run, this time Strauss has to get bat to
ball, and he does so with a push to mid-off where Pollock picks up
the ball
29.5 de Bruyn to Strauss, (noball) no run, a bouncer
29.5 de Bruyn to Strauss, two runs, dabs to backward gully an untidy
throw by de Villiers allows an overthrow as Ntini tidies up
29.6 de Bruyn to Strauss, no run
End of over 30 (5 runs) England 109/0 (trail by 228 runs)
Z de Bruyn 3-0-18-0 (3nb) - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 33* (102b 4x4) AJ Strauss 54* (96b 8x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
30.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run
30.2 Hall to Trescothick, no run
30.3 Hall to Trescothick, legbye: one run
30.4 Hall to Strauss, one run, off the feet to fine leg, Pollock is
down there and returns the ball
30.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, outside off , naturally enough he
leaves it
30.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, even further to the off, definitely
left
End of over 31 (2 runs) England 111/0 (trail by 226 runs)
AJ Hall 5-0-11-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 55* (97b 8x4) ME Trescothick 33* (107b 4x4)
31.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run
31.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, good ball, that was quick and on
line, as it hit the seam it definitely moves away
31.3 Ntini to Strauss, one run, cuts to 3rd man
31.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
31.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, leans back and leaves
31.6 Ntini to Trescothick, one run
End of over 32 (2 runs) England 113/0 (trail by 224 runs)
M Ntini 9-1-28-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 34* (110b 4x4) AJ Strauss 56* (100b 8x4)
32.1 Hall to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, gets up quite high, rocks
back to leave it
32.2 Hall to Trescothick, one run, guided to 3rd man, Ntini runs up and
gathers smoothly
32.3 Hall to Strauss, one run, comes into the bat from off
side, pushes away and the ball trickles to 3rd man
32.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run
32.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run, goes between bat and body, hits the
pads but just outside the line
32.6 Hall to Trescothick, one run
End of over 33 (3 runs) England 116/0 (trail by 221 runs)
AJ Hall 6-0-14-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
ME Trescothick 36* (115b 4x4) AJ Strauss 57* (101b 8x4)
33.1 Ntini to Trescothick, one run
33.2 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, worked off the feet to square leg
33.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run
33.4 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, short, short and sharp pull to between mid
wicket and deep square leg
33.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run
33.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run
End of over 34 (7 runs) England 123/0 (trail by 214 runs)
M Ntini 10-1-35-0 - Park Drive End
ME Trescothick 37* (116b 4x4) AJ Strauss 63* (106b 9x4)
34.1 Hall to Trescothick, one run, worked off the feet backward of sq
34.2 Hall to Strauss, one run, pulled to backward leg
34.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, back from the off and raps the pads
34.4 Hall to Trescothick, (noball) one run
34.4 Hall to Strauss, legbye: one run
34.5 Hall to Trescothick, (noball) one run, flicks the ball to 3rd man
34.5 Hall to Strauss, no run
34.6 Hall to Strauss, one run
End of over 35 (8 runs) England 131/0 (trail by 206 runs)
AJ Hall 7-0-21-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 65* (110b 9x4) ME Trescothick 40* (120b 4x4)
35.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run
35.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
35.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run
35.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
35.5 Ntini to Strauss, one run
35.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, moves across the line with
Trescothick standing up and offering the bat, just fails to make
contact
End of over 36 (1 run) England 132/0 (trail by 205 runs)
M Ntini 11-1-36-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 66* (115b 9x4) ME Trescothick 40* (121b 4x4)
36.1 Hall to Strauss, no run
36.2 Hall to Strauss, one run, a pull to wide of square leg
36.3 Hall to Trescothick, one run, flicked off the feet to fine leg
36.4 Hall to Strauss, legbye: one run, pitches well up, off the feet to
fine leg area, the keeper has to chase
36.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run
36.6 Hall to Trescothick, one run, pushes into the short cover area and
a quick set off, good running
End of over 37 (4 runs) England 136/0 (trail by 201 runs)
AJ Hall 8-0-24-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
ME Trescothick 42* (124b 4x4) AJ Strauss 67* (118b 9x4)
37.1 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, another ball outside the line, leans
back to cut, fielder is there
37.2 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
37.3 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
37.4 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, outside off, flashes and misses
37.5 Ntini to Trescothick, two runs, well worked off the hips to square leg
37.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
End of over 38 (2 runs) England 138/0 (trail by 199 runs)
M Ntini 12-1-38-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 67* (118b 9x4) ME Trescothick 44* (130b 4x4)
38.1 Hall to Strauss, no run
38.2 Hall to Strauss, one run, glances off the legs to Pollock fielding
at fine leg
38.3 Hall to Trescothick, no run, outside off and leaving the batsman
38.4 Hall to Trescothick, no run, very wide on the off side, lucky not
to be called
38.5 Hall to Trescothick, no run
38.6 Hall to Trescothick, no run, pushes safely to the off side
End of over 39 (1 run) England 139/0 (trail by 198 runs)
AJ Hall 9-0-25-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 68* (120b 9x4) ME Trescothick 44* (134b 4x4)
South Africa's bowling attack hasn't looked as if they are trying
to attack
39.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, going to the off, very negative stuff
39.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, again the ball is to the off, Strauss
hits it but Rudolph at cover is there to stop it
39.3 Ntini to Strauss, wide: no run, a really dismal attempt to
bounce, goes well to the off and two bounces to the keeper
39.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, straight to mid-off where Smith fields
39.4 Ntini to Strauss, one run, down leg for a change, pulled to sq
leg, Steyn runs around to gather and throw in
39.5 Ntini to Trescothick, no run, much, much better, on line and a
defending push to Rudolph at point
39.6 Ntini to Trescothick, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs) England 141/0 (trail by 196 runs)
M Ntini 13-1-40-0 (1w) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 69* (124b 9x4) ME Trescothick 44* (137b 4x4)
40.1 Hall to Strauss, no run
40.2 Hall to Strauss, FOUR, a classy pull to deep backward leg
40.3 Hall to Strauss, no run
40.4 Hall to Strauss, one run, a leg glance to fine leg, Pollock has
to run in to gather
40.5 Hall to Trescothick, three runs, a bit more adventurous, slower
on leg , a spoon like shot over midwicket
40.6 Hall to Strauss, one run
End of over 41 (9 runs) England 150/0 (trail by 187 runs)
AJ Hall 10-0-34-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 75* (128b 10x4) ME Trescothick 47* (138b 4x4)
41.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, outside off and leaving
41.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, Strauss has to play even though the
ball is still on off side, but it is close enough to warrant some
caution
41.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, bat too ball, mid-off fields
41.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, Pollock digs the ball in, pushed to de
Bruyn at cover
41.5 Pollock to Strauss, one run, down leg, half driven to wide of mid
wicket
41.6 Pollock to Trescothick, no run, leaves it, outside off, , the
England batsman are not really being called on to play shots
End of over 42 (1 run) England 151/0 (trail by 186 runs)
SM Pollock 11-6-18-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 76* (133b 10x4) ME Trescothick 47* (139b 4x4)
42.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
42.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, on target but easily pushed to cover
42.3 Steyn to Strauss, legbye: one run, just hits the pads and rolls to
leg side, some quick sprinting from the non-striker allows an easy
single
42.4 Steyn to Trescothick, OUT: on line, Trescothick drives and plays
outside the line, the middle stump goes and Steyn gets his
maiden test wicket
England 152/1, Partnership of 152
ME Trescothick b Steyn 47 (140b 4x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 76* (136b 10x4) DW Steyn 5.4-0-33-1 (8nb)
42.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run, bouncer, nice greeting to the new
batsman
42.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, back to the bowler, an excellent over
End of over 43 (1 run, maiden) England 152/1 (trail by 185 runs) DW Steyn 6-1-33-1 (8nb) - Duckpond End AJ Strauss 76* (136b 10x4) MA Butcher 0* (2b)
43.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, on line, Strauss is all respect as he
moves into line and straight bats back to Pollock
43.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, into the covers
43.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitching up into the block hole
43.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, outside the line of off stump, merely
shoulders arms to keep out of trouble
43.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, again Strauss overs no shot as the ball
goes to the off side
43.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, straight bat, to mid-off
End of over 44 (maiden) England 152/1 (trail by 185 runs)
SM Pollock 12-7-18-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 0* (2b) AJ Strauss 76* (142b 10x4)
Match State: Drinks
44.1 Steyn to Butcher, no run
44.2 Steyn to Butcher, legbye: one run
44.3 Steyn to Strauss, one run, off the feet and down to fine leg
44.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run
44.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run
44.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run
End of over 45 (2 runs) England 154/1 (trail by 183 runs)
DW Steyn 7-1-34-1 (8nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 77* (143b 10x4) MA Butcher 0* (7b)
45.1 Pollock to Strauss, one run
45.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run
45.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run
45.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run
45.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run
45.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run
End of over 46 (1 run) England 155/1 (trail by 182 runs)
SM Pollock 13-7-19-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 78* (144b 10x4) MA Butcher 0* (12b)
46.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
46.2 Steyn to Strauss, one run, off the pads to backward leg
46.3 Steyn to Butcher, no run, plays and misses
46.4 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) no run
46.4 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) two runs, a full toss is hit down to 3rd
man
46.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run, leaves it, outside off
46.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run
46.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, a bouncer, leans back to avoid
it, Tsolekile takes easily
End of over 47 (5 runs) England 160/1 (trail by 177 runs)
DW Steyn 8-1-39-1 (10nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 79* (146b 10x4) MA Butcher 2* (18b)
47.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, no shot offered, Pollock puts that
outside off
47.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, simply pushes to ball to Dippenaar at
cover
47.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, again outside off, .tries to drive
but doesn't hit it cleanly , only goes to mid-off
47.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, another ball to the off
47.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, yet another negative delivery outside
off, .no shot offered
47.6 Pollock to Strauss, one run, at last some activity, a sharper ball
coming across the batsman, cuts and only just evades 2nd slip
End of over 48 (1 run) England 161/1 (trail by 176 runs)
SM Pollock 14-7-20-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 80* (152b 10x4) MA Butcher 2* (18b)
48.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
48.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, a very good ball only just to off, beats
the bat as Strauss hangs the bat out
48.3 Steyn to Strauss, one run, inside edge, ball runs to fine leg
48.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run
48.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run, outside off
48.6 Steyn to Butcher, two runs, drives sweetly into the covers
End of over 49 (3 runs) England 164/1 (trail by 173 runs)
DW Steyn 9-1-42-1 (10nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 81* (155b 10x4) MA Butcher 4* (21b)
49.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, drives to mid-off, a good pick up by
Hall off a bad bounce
49.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, correctly leaves as it is well to the
off
49.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, all defence with a move to the back
foot and a straight bat, ball rolls free on the off side
49.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run
49.5 Pollock to Strauss, one run, whips the ball around to fine leg from
the off side
49.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, leaves
End of over 50 (1 run) England 165/1 (trail by 172 runs)
SM Pollock 15-7-21-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 82* (160b 10x4) MA Butcher 4* (22b)
50.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
50.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, pushes to the off side
50.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, now that was a good ball, keeps low and
just beats the bat on the off side
50.4 Steyn to Strauss, one run, on the toes, flicks the ball to deep
backward leg
50.5 Steyn to Butcher, one run, leaning back and cuts the ball to Ntini
at 3rd man
50.6 Steyn to Strauss, no run
End of over 51 (2 runs) England 167/1 (trail by 170 runs)
DW Steyn 10-1-44-1 (10nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 5* (23b) AJ Strauss 83* (165b 10x4)
51.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off, again Pollock is not
asking the English batsman to play
51.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, again a long way to the off
51.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, yet again to the off side, but a
little closer to the stumps that time
51.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, this time Butcher has to get into
position as he pushes to point
51.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, back to outside off, Strauss is not
tempted, he has patience
51.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, guess, outside off, leaves
End of over 52 (maiden) England 167/1 (trail by 170 runs)
SM Pollock 16-8-21-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 83* (165b 10x4) MA Butcher 5* (29b)
52.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run, on off, at least the line is
good, plays to midwicket
52.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, misses the ball, hits the pads, a mini
appeal, not convincing though
52.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, way off side, almost to the limit
52.4 Steyn to Strauss, no run, outside off, a bit of a go as he
drops he knee and drives, however he misses
52.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run
52.6 Steyn to Strauss, one run, ruins the ball wide of gully
End of over 53 (1 run) England 168/1 (trail by 169 runs)
DW Steyn 11-1-45-1 (10nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 84* (171b 10x4) MA Butcher 5* (29b)
53.1 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, drives to midwicket
53.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, outside off
53.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, well outside off, getting a touch
monotonous now
53.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, bouncer but it is too much to
off, leans back to keep well out of the way
53.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run
53.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, goes onto the back foot to push the
ball to silly point
End of over 54 (4 runs) England 172/1 (trail by 165 runs)
SM Pollock 17-8-25-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 5* (29b) AJ Strauss 88* (177b 11x4)
Smith goes off and Amla comes
54.1 Ntini to Butcher, three runs, a straight drive, Steyn at mid-on,
wide has to chase
54.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run
54.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, onto the back foot, back to Ntini
54.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
54.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, pushes to Dippenaar at mid-off
54.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, again to Dippenaar
End of over 55 (3 runs) England 175/1 (trail by 162 runs)
M Ntini 14-1-43-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 8* (30b) AJ Strauss 88* (182b 11x4)
55.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, a goodish line but Butcher shoulders
arms and the ball goes to off
55.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, Butcher gets into position early with a
straight bat and plays to the leg side
55.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off, leaves
55.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run
55.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, on line and up to the batsman, plays
back to Pollock
55.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off and leaves
End of over 56 (maiden) England 175/1 (trail by 162 runs)
SM Pollock 18-9-25-0 (4nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 88* (182b 11x4) MA Butcher 8* (36b)
56.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run
56.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, leaves it
56.3 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, a good shot as the ball comes in from
off, he leans back and cuts square to deep point
56.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run
56.5 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, another good square cut , a bit wider this
time, to deep backward point
56.6 Ntini to Strauss, one run
End of over 57 (7 runs) England 182/1 (trail by 155 runs)
M Ntini 15-1-50-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 95* (188b 12x4) MA Butcher 8* (36b)
The captain now takes a desperate attempt and brings himself on
57.1 Smith to Strauss, no run, a huge turn from leg to off
57.2 Smith to Strauss, one run, Strauss expects the turn this time and
plays behind deep backward leg
57.3 Smith to Butcher, no run, straight to de Bruyn at forward midwicket
57.4 Smith to Butcher, no run, Butcher hops backwards to cover the
stumps
57.5 Smith to Butcher, no run, gently up and placidly pushed to point
57.6 Smith to Butcher, one run, right up but hits hard back past the
bowler
End of over 58 (2 runs) England 184/1 (trail by 153 runs)
GC Smith 1-0-2-0 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 9* (40b) AJ Strauss 96* (190b 12x4)
58.1 Ntini to Butcher, three runs, a really good square cut to deep
backward point
The stadium lights get turned on
58.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off but Strauss half plays at it
58.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a bouncer which Strauss has a go at with a
pull, .misses, is the patience going?
58.4 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, a straight drive past the bowler
Strauss now joins an elite group who have scored both home and away
debut centuries for England
58.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run
58.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run
End of over 59 (7 runs) England 191/1 (trail by 146 runs)
M Ntini 16-1-57-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 12* (41b) AJ Strauss 100* (195b 13x4)
59.1 Smith to Butcher, no run, another sharp turn
59.2 Smith to Butcher, no run, back to Smith
59.3 Smith to Butcher, one run
59.4 Smith to Strauss, no run
59.5 Smith to Strauss, FOUR, a bad ball but well played pull to behind
square leg
59.6 Smith to Strauss, no run
End of over 60 (5 runs) England 196/1 (trail by 141 runs)
GC Smith 2-0-7-0 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 13* (44b) AJ Strauss 104* (198b 14x4)
60.1 Hall to Butcher, no run, just to the off, plays to mid-off
60.2 Hall to Butcher, legbye: two runs
60.3 Hall to Butcher, no run
60.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, just outside off, to cover
60.5 Hall to Butcher, one run, works to midwicket
60.6 Hall to Strauss, one run, off the feet to deep backward leg
End of over 61 (4 runs) England 200/1 (trail by 137 runs)
AJ Hall 11-0-36-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 106* (199b 14x4) MA Butcher 13* (49b)
61.1 Smith to Strauss, no run, up to the batsman, plays to leg side
61.2 Smith to Strauss, no run, on leg, Strauss tries to hit it away but
misses
61.3 Smith to Strauss, one run, this time the timing is better and the
ball is manoeuvred to backward point
61.4 Smith to Butcher, no run
61.5 Smith to Butcher, one run, worked to square leg
61.6 Smith to Strauss, one run, square leg again has to field
End of over 62 (3 runs) England 203/1 (trail by 134 runs)
GC Smith 3-0-10-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 108* (203b 14x4) MA Butcher 14* (51b)
62.1 Hall to Strauss, one run, to backward leg
62.2 Hall to Butcher, no run
62.3 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, driven hard to deep extra cover
62.4 Hall to Butcher, (noball) no run, outside off
62.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, leaves it, goes to the of side
62.5 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, a tremendous cover drive, beats all the
fielders, Rudolph flings himself but cannot get anywhere near
62.6 Hall to Butcher, no run
End of over 63 (10 runs) England 213/1 (trail by 124 runs)
AJ Hall 12-0-46-0 (5nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 109* (204b 14x4) MA Butcher 22* (57b 2x4)
63.1 Smith to Strauss, no run
63.2 Smith to Strauss, no run
63.3 Smith to Strauss, no run
63.4 Smith to Strauss, two runs, gets the ball to 3rd man but it looked
very awkward as the ball turned away
63.5 Smith to Strauss, FOUR, he leans back and neatly cuts to 3rd man
63.6 Smith to Strauss, no run
End of over 64 (6 runs) England 219/1 (trail by 118 runs)
GC Smith 4-0-16-0 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 22* (57b 2x4) AJ Strauss 115* (210b 15x4)
64.1 Hall to Butcher, one run, pitching up, clips the ball off the
pads to fine leg, de Bruyn does the fielding
64.2 Hall to Strauss, no run, square drive, a great stop by de Villiers
at point
64.3 Hall to Strauss, one run
64.4 Hall to Butcher, one run, worked to square leg
64.5 Hall to Strauss, (noball) no run
64.5 Hall to Strauss, no run, outside off, leans back to cut but
straight to point
64.6 Hall to Strauss, FOUR, a good hook
End of over 65 (8 runs) England 227/1 (trail by 110 runs)
AJ Hall 13-0-54-0 (6nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 24* (59b 2x4) AJ Strauss 120* (215b 16x4)
65.1 Smith to Butcher, no run
65.2 Smith to Butcher, no run, comes forward to defend
65.3 Smith to Butcher, no run, pushes to the off side, Hall at slip
gathers
65.4 Smith to Butcher, no run, straight to mid-off
65.5 Smith to Butcher, no run, watches the turn and leaves it
65.6 Smith to Butcher, no run, leaves
End of over 66 (maiden) England 227/1 (trail by 110 runs)
GC Smith 5-1-16-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 120* (215b 16x4) MA Butcher 24* (65b 2x4)
That completes today's play with one over remaining to be bowled
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Having had team photos taken out to the pitch we are ready to start
66.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run, first ball of the morning is on
track, played defensively to the leg side
66.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, no need to play, just outside off
66.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, a slow bouncer which Strauss gets
underneath with no problem
66.4 Steyn to Strauss, FOUR, ball comes in to the batsman who deflects
the ball to 3rd man
66.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run
66.6 Steyn to Strauss, no run
End of over 67 (4 runs) England 231/1 (trail by 106 runs)
DW Steyn 12-1-49-1 (10nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 24* (65b 2x4) AJ Strauss 124* (221b 17x4)
67.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, better line than yesterday and pitching
on a length, defensively to the off side
67.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, watches the ball go past as he
shoulders arms
67.3 Pollock to Butcher, (noball) no run, and that is now a new record
of no balls by South Africa against England
67.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run
67.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, fended into the covers
67.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, leaves
67.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run
End of over 68 (1 run) England 232/1 (trail by 105 runs)
SM Pollock 19-9-26-0 (5nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 124* (221b 17x4) MA Butcher 24* (72b 2x4)
68.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run, played off the feet to Hall at a forward leg
gully position
68.2 Steyn to Strauss, (noball) one run, steered down to fine leg
68.2 Steyn to Butcher, legbye: one run, a better delivery beating the
bat and coming off the pads
68.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, gently played to mid-off, fielded by
Smith
68.4 Steyn to Strauss, one run, shorter ball on leg, a slow hook to wide
of fine leg
68.5 Steyn to Butcher, two runs, a great square cut to deep backward
point, a gazelle like Ntini swoops in, dives and rescues the ball
from the ropes, great cricket
68.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run
End of over 69 (6 runs) England 238/1 (trail by 99 runs)
DW Steyn 13-1-54-1 (11nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 126* (225b 17x4) MA Butcher 26* (75b 2x4)
69.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run
69.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, straight to Ntini at mid-on
69.3 Pollock to Strauss, OUT: an aggressive cut, but travels in a low
trajectory to de Villiers at point, a sharp catch sees an early
break through
England 238/2, Partnership of 86
AJ Strauss c de Villiers b Pollock 126 (228b 17x4 0x6)
MA Butcher 26* (75b 2x4) SM Pollock 19.3-9-26-1 (5nb)
69.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, an easy sighter for the new
batsman, outside off, shoulders arms
69.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, a bouncer coming back at the England
captain, pins him on the upper arm
69.6 Pollock to Vaughan, FOUR, a really good leg glance to fine
leg, take that Polly
End of over 70 (4 runs) England 242/2 (trail by 95 runs)
SM Pollock 20-9-30-1 (5nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 26* (75b 2x4) MP Vaughan 4* (3b 1x4)
70.1 Steyn to Butcher, no run, a good quick ball, leaves
70.2 Steyn to Butcher, no run, a slow bouncer outside off, ducks
70.3 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) no run, another bouncer goes wrong
70.3 Steyn to Butcher, no run
70.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run, down leg, Butcher has a dart at it and
then pulls out
70.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run
70.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run
End of over 71 (1 run) England 243/2 (trail by 94 runs)
DW Steyn 14-1-55-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
MP Vaughan 4* (3b 1x4) MA Butcher 26* (82b 2x4)
71.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, outside off and leaving the
batsman, no shot offered
71.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, a good bouncer on line and then
tracking in off the seam, low ducking
71.3 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, pushes to off
71.4 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, shoulders arms, well to off
71.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, again no need to play, outside off
71.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, another one outside off, leaves
End of over 72 (maiden) England 243/2 (trail by 94 runs)
SM Pollock 21-10-30-1 (5nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 26* (82b 2x4) MP Vaughan 4* (9b 1x4)
72.1 Steyn to Butcher, no run, an innocuous bouncer outside off, watches
it go by
72.2 Steyn to Butcher, no run
72.3 Steyn to Butcher, no run
72.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run, straight bat back to Steyn
72.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run
72.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, on off, drops to his knee and tries to
hit past backward point but there is no power behind the shot
End of over 73 (maiden) England 243/2 (trail by 94 runs)
DW Steyn 15-2-55-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
MP Vaughan 4* (9b 1x4) MA Butcher 26* (88b 2x4)
73.1 Hall to Vaughan, no run
73.2 Hall to Vaughan, SIX, a loose ball just to the off side, leans
back and has a fantastic upper cut which screams over the ropes at
deep backward point
73.3 Hall to Vaughan, no run
73.4 Hall to Vaughan, no run, leaving the batsman to off, shoulders
arms to leave
73.5 Hall to Vaughan, OUT: goes forward to defend but gets an outside edge
which goes low and to the left of Smith at 1st slip
England 249/3, Partnership of 11
MP Vaughan c Smith b Hall 10 (14b 1x4 1x6)
MA Butcher 26* (88b 2x4) AJ Hall 13.5-0-60-1 (6nb)
73.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run, leaving the batsman, shoulders arms
End of over 74 (6 runs) England 249/3 (trail by 88 runs)
AJ Hall 14-0-60-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 26* (88b 2x4) GP Thorpe 0* (1b)
74.1 de Bruyn to Butcher, (noball) no run
74.1 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run
74.2 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run
74.3 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run
74.4 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, on line, plays directly to Hall at mid
wicket
74.5 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, ball comes back from the off into the
batsman who pushes to point where de Villiers picks it up
74.6 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, a tremendous cut to point, de Villiers
dives to his right and makes a brilliant stop at full length
End of over 75 (1 run) England 250/3 (trail by 87 runs)
Z de Bruyn 4-0-19-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 0* (1b) MA Butcher 26* (95b 2x4)
75.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, beats the bat and hits the pads
75.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run
75.3 Hall to Thorpe, one run, pushes into the covers and there is some
good quick running
75.4 Hall to Butcher, no run, defends to cover , Rudolph gathers
75.5 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, a terrible loose delivery leaving off and
bouncing gently, Butcher punishes it with a sweet pull to deep
backward leg
75.6 Hall to Butcher, no run
End of over 76 (5 runs) England 255/3 (trail by 82 runs)
AJ Hall 15-0-65-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 1* (4b) MA Butcher 30* (98b 3x4)
76.1 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, fullish just outside off, nudges to
the off side
76.2 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, comes forward in defence and prods to the
off side in the direction of extra cover
76.3 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, another careful front foot defensive
76.4 de Bruyn to Thorpe, one run, square to square leg
76.5 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, defensive push into the covers
76.6 de Bruyn to Butcher, FOUR, short and asking to be hit, Butcher
obliges with a solid pull to midwicket
End of over 77 (5 runs) England 260/3 (trail by 77 runs)
Z de Bruyn 5-0-24-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 2* (8b) MA Butcher 34* (100b 4x4)
77.1 Smith to Thorpe, one run, a bit wide to off and a bit short, sq
drive to wide of point
77.2 Smith to Butcher, no run
77.3 Smith to Butcher, no run, pitched a bit further up and defends on
the front foot
77.4 Smith to Butcher, no run, pushes away to the off side
77.5 Smith to Butcher, no run, pitching on leg and turns in, patted
onto the ground
77.6 Smith to Butcher, no run, a sweep which goes over the ball and the
keeper takes cleanly on off
End of over 78 (1 run) England 261/3 (trail by 76 runs)
GC Smith 6-1-16-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 3* (9b) MA Butcher 34* (105b 4x4)
78.1 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, shuffles forward to defend to the off
side, good straight bat
78.2 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, outside off, defends to the off side
78.3 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, a good ball with Thorpe offering the
bat to a ball going only just outside off
78.4 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, plays and misses as the ball keeps low
and he bat goes over it
78.5 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run
78.6 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, good line, Thorpe scuttles forward and
plays a straight bat, ball runs gently to the leg side
End of over 79 (maiden) England 261/3 (trail by 76 runs)
Z de Bruyn 6-1-24-0 (4nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 34* (105b 4x4) GP Thorpe 3* (15b)
79.1 Smith to Butcher, FOUR, loose on leg, pulls to midwicket, fetch
that
79.2 Smith to Butcher, no run
79.3 Smith to Butcher, no run, forward defensive
79.4 Smith to Butcher, no run, good ball, a very careful defence on
the front foot
79.5 Smith to Butcher, no run, has to go back as he prods to the off
side
79.6 Smith to Butcher, no run, dribbles the ball to backward leg
End of over 80 (4 runs) England 265/3 (trail by 72 runs)
GC Smith 7-1-20-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 3* (15b) MA Butcher 38* (111b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
80.1 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run
80.2 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, defence is good , rolls on the leg
side
80.3 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run
80.4 de Bruyn to Thorpe, (noball) no run, fends the ball away
80.4 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, gets away with a full toss as Thorpe
pushes the ball to mid-on
80.5 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, drives hard back and it is well fielded
by the stumps
80.6 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, on line, a good drive to mid-on but
Hall is there
End of over 81 (1 run) England 266/3 (trail by 71 runs)
Z de Bruyn 7-1-25-0 (5nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 38* (111b 5x4) GP Thorpe 3* (22b)
81.1 Smith to Butcher, no run, stretching forward and pushes to the off side
81.2 Smith to Butcher, no run, a bit strange, .ball is short and
outside off, Butcher shuffles across and blocks the ball with the
back of his front leg
81.3 Smith to Butcher, no run
81.4 Smith to Butcher, no run, hits the pads, Smith has an optimistic
appeal
81.5 Smith to Butcher, no run, tries to sweep and misses, hits the
pads, this there is a general confident appeal
81.6 Smith to Butcher, no run
End of over 82 (maiden) England 266/3 (trail by 71 runs)
GC Smith 8-2-20-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 3* (22b) MA Butcher 38* (117b 5x4)
Still not taking the new ball
82.1 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, outside off and shapes away from the
left hander
82.2 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, on line, pushes away to the leg side
82.3 de Bruyn to Thorpe, no run, plays to the on side
82.4 de Bruyn to Thorpe, one run
82.5 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, outside off, shoulders arms
82.6 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run
End of over 83 (1 run) England 267/3 (trail by 70 runs)
Z de Bruyn 8-1-26-0 (5nb) - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 4* (26b) MA Butcher 38* (119b 5x4)
83.1 Smith to Thorpe, no run, drops to one knee to sweep, misses and hits
the pads, good appeal by Smith
83.2 Smith to Thorpe, no run, a ball which turns well and
bounces, misses
83.3 Smith to Thorpe, OUT: Smith's perseverance pays off as he beats the
bat as Thorpe goes on the sweep again, he misses and hits the stumps
England 267/4, Partnership of 18
GP Thorpe b Smith 4 (29b 0x4 0x6)
MA Butcher 38* (119b 5x4) GC Smith 8.3-2-20-1
83.4 Smith to Flintoff, no run, outside off, a cautious defending on
the front foot
83.5 Smith to Flintoff, no run
83.6 Smith to Flintoff, no run, back to Smith, a good over for the
South African captain
End of over 84 (maiden) England 267/4 (trail by 70 runs)
GC Smith 9-3-20-1 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 38* (119b 5x4) A Flintoff 0* (3b)
84.1 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, bouncer, ducks
84.2 de Bruyn to Butcher, no run, pitching up, tries to drive, gets a
thick toe of the bad
84.3 de Bruyn to Butcher, FOUR, full toss is attacked early with a pull
to midwicket
84.4 de Bruyn to Butcher, one run, short, a great hook to square leg but
there is a fielder on the ropes who comes in to field
84.5 de Bruyn to Flintoff, no run
84.6 de Bruyn to Flintoff, no run, shuffles across and prods to the off
side
End of over 85 (5 runs) England 272/4 (trail by 65 runs)
Z de Bruyn 9-1-31-0 (5nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 43* (123b 6x4) A Flintoff 0* (5b)
85.1 Smith to Butcher, no run, straight to de Bruyn at mid-off
85.2 Smith to Butcher, no run
85.3 Smith to Butcher, no run, turns and beats the bat as it goes to
off, plays and misses
85.4 Smith to Butcher, one run, square to point
85.5 Smith to Flintoff, FOUR, waits for the ball to come on and the
drives solidly to extra cover
85.6 Smith to Flintoff, no run
End of over 86 (5 runs) England 277/4 (trail by 60 runs)
GC Smith 10-3-25-1 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 44* (127b 6x4) A Flintoff 4* (7b 1x4)
This looks like the ball coming on as Ntini comes on
Yes, indeed the new ball is taken
86.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, angles across the batsman, eventually
goes to off as Butcher shoulders arms
86.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, short and seams way to the off, that was
very close to being a wide
86.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, again outside off, shoulders arms again
86.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, much better as the ball is closer
in, Butcher hangs out his bat as the ball just misses
86.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, another ball close to being a wide
outside off
86.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, a wild swing as the ball keeps low going
just to the off
End of over 87 (maiden) England 277/4 (trail by 60 runs)
M Ntini 17-2-58-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 4* (7b 1x4) MA Butcher 44* (133b 6x4)
87.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, a great deliver, just beats the bat
to the off side
87.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good ball is well left as the ball
passes over the stumps while Flintoff shoulders arms
87.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, goes on defensive but ball is to the
off and gets nowhere near the bat
87.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, shouldering arms as the ball continues
down off
87.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, comes forward and plays to the off side
87.6 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, outside off and keeps a trifle
low, shoulders arms
End of over 88 (maiden) England 277/4 (trail by 60 runs)
SM Pollock 22-11-30-1 (5nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 44* (133b 6x4) A Flintoff 4* (13b 1x4)
88.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run
88.2 Ntini to Butcher, one run, angles the ball off the legs to fine leg
88.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, plays to leg side
88.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, down leg, follows the ball with his bat
raised well up, a great take by Tsolekile
88.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, pushes back to Ntini
88.6 Ntini to Flintoff, legbye: one run
End of over 89 (2 runs) England 279/4 (trail by 58 runs)
M Ntini 18-2-59-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 4* (17b 1x4) MA Butcher 45* (135b 6x4)
89.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
89.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, a good bouncer keeping quite low, it
is on a line and tracks down leg
89.3 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, pushes to Rudolph at mid-off
89.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, a big slash outside off, a bit rash
with lunch not too far away
89.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off, seams a bit back, leaves
89.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run
End of over 90 (1 run) England 280/4 (trail by 57 runs)
SM Pollock 23-11-31-1 (5nb) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 5* (20b 1x4) MA Butcher 45* (138b 6x4)
90.1 Ntini to Flintoff, FOUR, short and very well pulled to midwicket
90.2 Ntini to Flintoff, no run
90.3 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, to Steyn at mid-on
90.4 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, drives but not cleanly as Ntini runs
across to the off side to pick up on the bounce
90.5 Ntini to Flintoff, no run
90.6 Ntini to Flintoff, one run
End of over 91 (5 runs) England 285/4 (trail by 52 runs)
M Ntini 19-2-64-0 (1w) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 10* (26b 2x4) MA Butcher 45* (138b 6x4)
91.1 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, a miss-field
91.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run
91.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run
91.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, short lifter to off, cuts to point, De
Villiers is ready and waiting
91.5 Pollock to Butcher, two runs, cuts wide of the slips
91.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, forward defensive
End of over 92 (3 runs) England 288/4 (trail by 49 runs)
SM Pollock 24-11-34-1 (5nb) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 11* (27b 2x4) MA Butcher 47* (143b 6x4)
92.1 Steyn to Flintoff, SIX, a slow, short ball on leg, swivels and a
high pull wide of deep leg
92.2 Steyn to Flintoff, one run, an awkward pull on leg gets the ball
rolling around on leg side
92.3 Steyn to Butcher, no run
92.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run
92.5 Steyn to Butcher, FOUR, a really good drive thru the covers
92.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, outside off and leaves
End of over 93 (11 runs) England 299/4 (trail by 38 runs)
DW Steyn 16-2-66-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 18* (29b 2x4 1x6) MA Butcher 51* (147b 7x4)
That brings up the lunch interval and a session won by South
Africa, a totally different side from that which bowled yesterday
afternoon
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
93.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, up to the batsman, leaves
93.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, to point
93.3 Pollock to Flintoff, legbye: one run, up on the legs, off the pads
to fine leg
93.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, pushing gently into the covers
93.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, well outside off, shoulders arms
93.6 Pollock to Butcher, (noball) no run, to off, oh dear, is this
the start of another spate of no balls
93.6 Pollock to Butcher, one run, on off stump, cleverly worked around
the legs to fine leg
End of over 94 (3 runs) England 302/4 (trail by 35 runs)
SM Pollock 25-11-36-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 52* (151b 7x4) A Flintoff 18* (32b 2x4 1x6)
94.1 Steyn to Butcher, no run
94.2 Steyn to Butcher, no run
94.3 Steyn to Butcher, one run, up on off, leans back to drive into the
covers
94.4 Steyn to Flintoff, no run
94.5 Steyn to Flintoff, no run, another ball outside off
94.6 Steyn to Flintoff, one run, on off stump, leans into the ball and
steers the ball to 3rd man where Pollock is fielding
End of over 95 (2 runs) England 304/4 (trail by 33 runs)
DW Steyn 17-2-68-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 19* (35b 2x4 1x6) MA Butcher 53* (154b 7x4)
95.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, good line this time, pitches on a
length, played back off the back foot
95.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, plays out to point
95.3 Pollock to Flintoff, one run, flicked off the feet to fine
leg, Steyn runs around to field
95.4 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, wide to off, a great cut past
point, no-one bothers to chase
95.5 Pollock to Butcher, FOUR, excellent turn of the wrists to deep
backward leg
95.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run
End of over 96 (9 runs) England 313/4 (trail by 24 runs)
SM Pollock 26-11-45-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 20* (38b 2x4 1x6) MA Butcher 61* (157b 9x4)
96.1 Steyn to Flintoff, legbye: one run, tries to glance to leg but
allows the ball onto the pads, ball runs to fine leg
96.2 Steyn to Butcher, no run, drives into the covers, Dippenaar dives
to his right and stops the ball at full stretch
96.3 Steyn to Butcher, one run, driving to cover but doesn't middle the
ball which then goes to backward leg
96.4 Steyn to Flintoff, one run, risky, lofted drive over the bowlers
head, mid-on and mid-off both converge on the ball
96.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run
96.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, a low bouncer, Butcher ducks low and
ignores the rest
End of over 97 (3 runs) England 316/4 (trail by 21 runs)
DW Steyn 18-2-70-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 21* (40b 2x4 1x6) MA Butcher 62* (161b 9x4)
97.1 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
97.2 Pollock to Flintoff, no run
97.3 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, solid defending on the back
foot, ball pitched well up and attacks off stump
97.4 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, angles down leg, Flintoff has a
drive, misses and the ball rolls free having hit the pads
97.5 Pollock to Flintoff, no run, outside off, hangs out the bat
97.6 Pollock to Flintoff, two runs, cuts to 3rd man
End of over 98 (2 runs) England 318/4 (trail by 19 runs)
SM Pollock 27-11-47-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 62* (161b 9x4) A Flintoff 23* (46b 2x4 1x6)
98.1 Steyn to Butcher, no run, bouncer
98.2 Steyn to Butcher, one run, pitches up and lifts, runs the ball to
3rd man
98.3 Steyn to Flintoff, no run, drives to mid-off
98.4 Steyn to Flintoff, no run, flashes outside off and misses
98.5 Steyn to Flintoff, no run, again a big swing to a ball outside
off, looking a tad impatient
98.6 Steyn to Flintoff, FOUR, much better shot, on off, leans back and
drives through the covers. He knows it's going all the way as he
doesn't even bother running
End of over 99 (5 runs) England 323/4 (trail by 14 runs)
DW Steyn 19-2-75-1 (12nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 63* (163b 9x4) A Flintoff 27* (50b 3x4 1x6)
99.1 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off, leaves
99.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, no shot offered, well to the off
99.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, really consistent bowling, all to the
off, no need to play
99.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run, same again, outside off, leaves
99.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, up on line this time, plays to the leg
side
99.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run
End of over 100 (maiden) England 323/4 (trail by 14 runs)
SM Pollock 28-12-47-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 27* (50b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 63* (169b 9x4)
100.1 Steyn to Flintoff, one run, short, Flintoff is not afraid to hook
as he gets the ball slightly behind square leg
100.2 Steyn to Butcher, no run, defends back to the bowler
100.3 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) no run, played out to point
100.3 Steyn to Butcher, FOUR, a great square drive to extra cover
100.4 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) no run, the no ball count climbs
steadily
100.4 Steyn to Butcher, no run, to de Bruyn at mid-off
100.5 Steyn to Butcher, (noball) no run, to point
100.5 Steyn to Butcher, no run, outside off, leaves
100.6 Steyn to Butcher, no run, outside off, hits to point
End of over 101 (8 runs) England 331/4 (trail by 6 runs)
DW Steyn 20-2-83-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 28* (51b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 67* (177b 10x4)
101.1 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, off the feet to square leg
101.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run, pats the ball to slips
101.3 Ntini to Butcher, two runs, inside out to deep backward leg
101.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, comes forward defensively, to cover
101.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run, plays to the off side
101.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, beats the hanging out bat as the ball
runs across from leg side to off
End of over 102 (3 runs) England 334/4 (trail by 3 runs)
M Ntini 20-2-67-0 (1w) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 29* (52b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 69* (182b 10x4)
102.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, down leg, Flintoff swings away in the
direction of leg, misses and the ball comes off the pads
102.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, right up and hitting the pads, a much
louder appeal than before
102.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, on off, a hit back off the toe of the
bat
102.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run
102.5 Hall to Flintoff, no run, on line, Flintoff goes back and defends
to the off
102.6 Hall to Flintoff, no run
End of over 103 (maiden) England 334/4 (trail by 3 runs)
AJ Hall 16-1-65-1 (6nb) - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 69* (182b 10x4) A Flintoff 29* (58b 3x4 1x6)
103.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, attacking bowling, good line, has t play
defensive
103.2 Ntini to Butcher, no run
103.3 Ntini to Butcher, no run, on leg, plays to short midwicket
103.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run
103.5 Ntini to Butcher, no run
103.6 Ntini to Butcher, no run, to de Villiers at point
End of over 104 (maiden) England 334/4 (trail by 3 runs)
M Ntini 21-3-67-0 (1w) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 29* (58b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 69* (188b 10x4)
104.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run
104.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, hits the seam and goes to the off
side, no shot offered
104.3 Hall to Flintoff, no run, a variation with a ball sliding down
leg, Flintoff half follows it but eventually decides to leg well
along
104.4 Hall to Flintoff, one run, nudges to just in front of square leg, a
simple and gentle jog
104.5 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, slightly over pitched and well read by
Butcher who steps into it and punches the ball between point and
cover
104.6 Hall to Butcher, FOUR, leans back and cuts uppish over cover
End of over 105 (9 runs) England 343/4 (lead by 6 runs)
AJ Hall 17-1-74-1 (6nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 30* (62b 3x4 1x6) MA Butcher 77* (190b 12x4)
105.1 Ntini to Flintoff, no run, forward defensive, pushes to mid-off
105.2 Ntini to Flintoff, one run, drives along the ground to Pollock at
mid-on
105.3 Ntini to Butcher, two runs, well placed shot between mid-on and mid
wicket
105.4 Ntini to Butcher, no run, beats the bat as is moves from the leg
side to off
105.5 Ntini to Butcher, OUT: Ntini gets his man as Butcher flashes
outside off as the ball comes across his body, an important wicket
for South Africa
England 346/5, Partnership of 79
MA Butcher c Tsolekile b Ntini 79 (193b 12x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 31* (64b 3x4 1x6) M Ntini 21.5-3-70-1 (1w)
Match State: Drinks
105.6 Ntini to GO Jones, no run, a good line as the ball comes a
bit, plays and misses
End of over 106 (3 runs) England 346/5 (lead by 9 runs)
M Ntini 22-3-70-1 (1w) - Park Drive End
A Flintoff 31* (64b 3x4 1x6) GO Jones 0* (1b)
106.1 Hall to Flintoff, no run, discretion as he leaves the ball going
past off
106.2 Hall to Flintoff, no run, forward defensive, Hall does his own
fielding
106.3 Hall to Flintoff, FOUR, a good drive through the covers 106.4 Hall to Flintoff, no run 106.5 Hall to Flintoff, legbye: one run 106.6 Hall to GO Jones, two runs
End of over 107 (7 runs) England 353/5 (lead by 16 runs)
AJ Hall 18-1-80-1 (6nb) - Duckpond End
A Flintoff 35* (69b 4x4 1x6) GO Jones 2* (2b)
107.1 Ntini to Flintoff, OUT: a lofted pull which goes a trifle
high, Rudolph takes an easy enough catch just off the ropes at
deep square leg
England 353/6, Partnership of 7
A Flintoff c Rudolph b Ntini 35 (70b 4x4 1x6)
GO Jones 2* (2b) M Ntini 22.1-3-70-2 (1w)
107.2 Ntini to GO Jones, OUT: cuts hard, but it goes to Dippenaar at
extra cover
England 353/7, Partnership of 0
GO Jones c Dippenaar b Ntini 2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
AF Giles 0* (0b) M Ntini 22.2-3-70-3 (1w)
107.3 Ntini to Hoggard, no run, hat trick ball is averted as Hoggard
comes forward to a ball slightly outside off
107.4 Ntini to Hoggard, no run, down leg, .offers the bat, but the ball
is a little out of line
107.5 Ntini to Hoggard, legbye: FOUR, a bouncer hits the chest and the
ball races to fine where Steyn very nearly cuts off the ball 107.6 Ntini to Hoggard, no run
End of over 108 (4 runs, maiden) England 357/7 (lead by 20 runs) M Ntini 23-4-70-3 (1w) - Park Drive End AF Giles 0* (0b) MJ Hoggard 0* (4b)
A great over from Ntini
108.1 Hall to Giles, one run, to square leg, a quick run, Dippenaar picks up
quickly and throws down the stumps but he's safe
108.2 Hall to Hoggard, OUT: spars outside off, catching practise for the
keeper
England 358/8, Partnership of 5
MJ Hoggard c Tsolekile b Hall 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)
AF Giles 1* (1b) AJ Hall 18.2-1-81-2 (6nb)
108.3 Hall to SP Jones, no run, on line, pushes to mid-off 108.4 Hall to SP Jones, no run 108.5 Hall to SP Jones, no run, a terrible slash, misses, Jones is angry
with himself
108.6 Hall to SP Jones, no run, shoulders arms, outside off
End of over 109 (1 run) England 358/8 (lead by 21 runs)
AJ Hall 19-1-81-2 (6nb) - Duckpond End
AF Giles 1* (1b) SP Jones 0* (4b)
109.1 Ntini to Giles, no run, bouncer causing no trouble to Giles who
merely ducks while keeping an eye on the ball
109.2 Ntini to Giles, no run, drives back to mid-off
109.3 Ntini to Giles, one run, off the ankles to square leg
109.4 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, snicks to gully but it drops just short
of de Villiers
109.5 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, well pitched, beats the batsman, and
hits the pads
109.6 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, on off but pushed to mid-off
End of over 110 (1 run) England 359/8 (lead by 22 runs)
M Ntini 24-4-71-3 (1w) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 2* (4b) SP Jones 0* (7b)
110.1 Hall to Giles, three runs, bisects cover and extra cover 110.2 Hall to SP Jones, no run, a nasty bouncer, Jones ducks very
quickly
110.3 Hall to SP Jones, FOUR, a good lofted drive just goes over Steyn,
up stretched hand at mid-off is cleared
110.4 Hall to SP Jones, no run
110.5 Hall to SP Jones, no run, pushing to mid-off
110.6 Hall to SP Jones, no run, to Steyn at mid-off
End of over 111 (7 runs) England 366/8 (lead by 29 runs)
AJ Hall 20-1-88-2 (6nb) - Duckpond End
AF Giles 5* (5b) SP Jones 4* (12b 1x4)
111.1 Ntini to Giles, no run
111.2 Ntini to Giles, two runs, pulls to midwicket
111.3 Ntini to Giles, no run, a good ball on off is played back to Ntini
111.4 Ntini to Giles, no run, on leg, played safely to square leg
111.5 Ntini to Giles, one run, loose outside leg, pulls to fine leg
111.6 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, back to mid-off
End of over 112 (3 runs) England 369/8 (lead by 32 runs)
M Ntini 25-4-74-3 (1w) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 8* (10b) SP Jones 4* (13b 1x4)
112.1 Hall to Giles, no run, pitching up, .back to the bowler
112.2 Hall to Giles, no run, pushed to mid-off
112.3 Hall to Giles, no run, bouncer, ducks
112.4 Hall to Giles, FOUR, drives to wide of midwicket, a desperate
attempt by Steyn fails to cut off the ball
112.5 Hall to Giles, no run
112.6 Hall to Giles, no run, into the cover area
End of over 113 (4 runs) England 373/8 (lead by 36 runs)
AJ Hall 21-1-92-2 (6nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 4* (13b 1x4) AF Giles 12* (16b 1x4)
113.1 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, leaves it, well outside off
113.2 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
113.3 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, nudges the ball to the off
113.4 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, knocks the ball down to 3rd slip
113.5 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, a nasty lifter totally bets Jones who
gets a bit tied up, ball misses him and goes thru to the keeper
113.6 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
End of over 114 (maiden) England 373/8 (lead by 36 runs)
M Ntini 26-5-74-3 (1w) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 12* (16b 1x4) SP Jones 4* (19b 1x4)
114.1 Hall to Giles, no run, well up and on a good line, plays back to
the bowler
114.2 Hall to Giles, no run, back to Hall
114.3 Hall to Giles, no run, an attempt to smash to long off but gets the
bottom of the bat
114.4 Hall to Giles, no run
114.5 Hall to Giles, (noball) no run, bouncer, easy ducking
114.5 Hall to Giles, one run
114.6 Hall to SP Jones, one run, drives well back to the bowler who gets
a hand on it to take the pace off
End of over 115 (3 runs) England 376/8 (lead by 39 runs)
AJ Hall 22-1-95-2 (7nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 5* (20b 1x4) AF Giles 13* (22b 1x4)
115.1 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
115.2 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
115.3 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, outside off, nearly spoons the ball to
gully
115.4 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, well outside off, leaves
115.5 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, beats the bat outside off
115.6 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, well to the off, no shot offered
End of over 116 (maiden) England 376/8 (lead by 39 runs)
M Ntini 27-6-74-3 (1w) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 13* (22b 1x4) SP Jones 5* (26b 1x4)
116.1 Steyn to Giles, two runs, square into the covers
116.2 Steyn to Giles, FOUR, a superb drive along the ground to long on
116.3 Steyn to Giles, FOUR, hooking to midwicket off a short ball
116.4 Steyn to Giles, no run, a bouncer , Giles ducks really low
116.5 Steyn to Giles, no run, goes over the top, high over the bowlers
head, de Bruyn runs in madly and dives, fails to take the catch
116.6 Steyn to Giles, no run
End of over 117 (10 runs) England 386/8 (lead by 49 runs)
DW Steyn 21-2-93-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 5* (26b 1x4) AF Giles 23* (28b 3x4)
117.1 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
117.2 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, slides to off, leaves
117.3 Ntini to SP Jones, no run, shoulders arms, to off
117.4 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
117.5 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
117.6 Ntini to SP Jones, (noball) no run
117.6 Ntini to SP Jones, no run
End of over 118 (1 run) England 387/8 (lead by 50 runs)
M Ntini 28-6-75-3 (1w 1nb) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 23* (28b 3x4) SP Jones 5* (33b 1x4)
118.1 Steyn to Giles, no run, a big top edge hook, Ntini runs in and
bales out of a catch at fine leg, the batsman do not run
118.2 Steyn to Giles, no run
118.3 Steyn to Giles, no run
118.4 Steyn to Giles, no run, pitches up, plays to backward point
118.5 Steyn to Giles, no run, a good bouncer, ducks
118.6 Steyn to Giles, two runs, a cuts, risky just evades de Villiers at
backward gully, a good save by Pollock on the ropes wide of 3rd
man
End of over 119 (2 runs) England 389/8 (lead by 52 runs)
DW Steyn 22-2-95-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 5* (33b 1x4) AF Giles 25* (34b 3x4)
Another session of play goes South Africa's way
Match State: Tea - Day 3
119.1 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, angles the ball into the bowler from
the off side
119.2 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, on ff, drives to point
119.3 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, slashes outside off
119.4 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, dribbled to the off side
119.5 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, a short pitched which doesn't get
up, Jones nearly ducks his face into the path of the ball
119.6 Pollock to SP Jones, no run, leaves the batsman to off who spars
End of over 120 (maiden) England 389/8 (lead by 52 runs)
SM Pollock 29-13-47-1 (6nb) - Park Drive End
AF Giles 25* (34b 3x4) SP Jones 5* (39b 1x4)
120.1 Steyn to Giles, no run, a lifter on leg which tracks away to off
120.2 Steyn to Giles, no run, slashes at a wide ball to the off
120.3 Steyn to Giles, no run, up , almost yorker length, pushed to the
off side
120.4 Steyn to Giles, one run, a poor attempt to bounce, drops it very
short, pulled to square leg
120.5 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, much quicker and angling in from the off
120.6 Steyn to SP Jones, FOUR, drives wide of extra cover, great
shot, it's along the ground all they way
End of over 121 (5 runs) England 394/8 (lead by 57 runs)
DW Steyn 23-2-100-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
AF Giles 26* (38b 3x4) SP Jones 9* (41b 2x4)
121.1 Pollock to Giles, OUT: drives outside edge, gets an edge, ball
goes flat to Hall at 2nd slip
England 394/9, Partnership of 36
AF Giles c Hall b Pollock 26 (39b 3x4 0x6)
SP Jones 9* (41b 2x4) SM Pollock 29.1-13-47-2 (6nb)
121.2 Pollock to Harmison, no run, outside the line, drives
meaninglessly and misses
121.3 Pollock to Harmison, no run, short outside off, a cross between a
pull and a hook, gets a mixed up bounce to square leg
121.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, dabs suspiciously outside off, the
ball keeps low
121.5 Pollock to Harmison, no run, beats the bat on off, it was just the
height that failed to get a wicket
121.6 Pollock to Harmison, no run, Pollock's back on the
delivery, Harmison just manages to get bat to it
End of over 122 (maiden) England 394/9 (lead by 57 runs)
SM Pollock 30-14-47-2 (6nb) - Park Drive End
SP Jones 9* (41b 2x4) SJ Harmison 0* (5b)
122.1 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, a good bouncer which keeps to its
line, outside off
122.2 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, angled across the line, hits the pads
low down
122.3 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, digs in another bouncer which comes
back, Jones doesn't even try to evade as it hits him in the chest
122.4 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, another bouncer, a wild hook, misses
122.5 Steyn to SP Jones, one run, off the pads to backward leg
122.6 Steyn to Harmison, two runs, short, pulls to deep backward
leg, .high to Ntini who dives forward, and drops
End of over 123 (3 runs) England 397/9 (lead by 60 runs)
DW Steyn 24-2-103-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 10* (46b 2x4) SJ Harmison 2* (6b)
123.1 Pollock to SP Jones, two runs
123.2 Pollock to SP Jones, no run
123.3 Pollock to SP Jones, no run
123.4 Pollock to SP Jones, no run
123.5 Pollock to SP Jones, no run
123.6 Pollock to SP Jones, no run
End of over 124 (2 runs) England 399/9 (lead by 62 runs)
SM Pollock 31-14-49-2 (6nb) - Park Drive End
SJ Harmison 2* (6b) SP Jones 12* (52b 2x4)
124.1 Steyn to Harmison, two runs
124.2 Steyn to Harmison, SIX, a big pull to midwicket
124.3 Steyn to Harmison, one run
124.4 Steyn to SP Jones, one run, a top edge over the slips
124.5 Steyn to Harmison, no run, outside off, slashes
124.6 Steyn to Harmison, no run, a bouncer, swings at it and misses
End of over 125 (10 runs) England 409/9 (lead by 72 runs)
DW Steyn 25-2-113-1 (15nb) - Duckpond End
SP Jones 13* (53b 2x4) SJ Harmison 11* (11b 1x6)
125.1 Pollock to SP Jones, FOUR, a straight drive to long on
125.2 Pollock to SP Jones, two runs, a lofted drive to long off
now, very high and not in middle of the bat
125.3 Pollock to SP Jones, three runs, an edge to 3rd man, it has all
become very hyperactive out in the middle
125.4 Pollock to Harmison, no run, much better, some sanity returns as
Pollock gets back to line and length, defends to the off side
125.5 Pollock to Harmison, one run, angles the ball to 3rd man, gentle
jog
125.6 Pollock to SP Jones, two runs, off the feet to fine leg
End of over 126 (12 runs) England 421/9 (lead by 84 runs)
SM Pollock 32-14-61-2 (6nb) - Park Drive End
SJ Harmison 12* (13b 1x6) SP Jones 24* (57b 3x4)
126.1 Steyn to Harmison, two runs, a pull very high, 3 fielders
converge, leave it to de Villiers who puts it down
126.2 Steyn to Harmison, no run
126.3 Steyn to Harmison, (noball) one run, slashes and cuts to the
keeper, Tsolekile throws the ball away in disgust and the batsmen
run
126.3 Steyn to SP Jones, no run
126.4 Steyn to SP Jones, no run, good ball, up in the block hole, off
the pads
126.5 Steyn to SP Jones, OUT: a top edge straight up, Steyn comes right
up to the batsman and calls for the catch, Tsolekile obliges and
backs off to allow Steyn to complete some well deserved work
England 425/10, Partnership of 31
SP Jones c & b Steyn 24 (60b 3x4 0x6)
SJ Harmison 15* (16b 1x6) DW Steyn 25.5-2-117-2 (16nb)
Match State: Innings Break
0.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, three runs, to extra cover
0.2 Hoggard to Smith, FOUR, clips neatly off the feet to behind deep sq
leg
0.3 Hoggard to Smith, no run, pull into Strauss at silly leg, ouch
0.4 Hoggard to Smith, no run, in the block hole, well kept out
0.5 Hoggard to Smith, one run, whips off the feet to fine leg
0.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, good ball, goes across and onto
the back foot
End of over 1 (8 runs) South Africa 8/0 (trail by 80 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-8-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 5* (4b 1x4) AB de Villiers 3* (2b)
1.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, down leg, Smith just covers his line
and lets the ball go
1.2 Harmison to Smith, no run, goes down leg again, good take by Jones
rolling to his right
1.3 Harmison to Smith, no run, pitches on leg, hits the pads
1.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, bouncer, Smith sways back to read the
Kookaburra label
1.5 Harmison to Smith, one run, off the feet to fine leg
1.6 Harmison to de Villiers, one run, driving gently into the covers
End of over 2 (2 runs) South Africa 10/0 (trail by 78 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-0-2-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 4* (3b) GC Smith 6* (9b 1x4)
2.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, on line and leaves the batsman
2.2 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
2.3 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
2.4 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, outside off, leaves
2.5 Hoggard to de Villiers, FOUR, leans back to drive thru the covers
2.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
End of over 3 (4 runs) South Africa 14/0 (trail by 74 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-0-12-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 6* (9b 1x4) AB de Villiers 8* (9b 1x4)
3.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, on off stump, works around to square leg
3.2 Harmison to Smith, no run
3.3 Harmison to Smith, no run
3.4 Harmison to Smith, no run
3.5 Harmison to Smith, three runs, driven down the ground to long off
3.6 Harmison to de Villiers, one run
End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 18/0 (trail by 70 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-0-6-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 9* (10b 1x4) GC Smith 9* (14b 1x4)
4.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, down leg
4.2 Hoggard to de Villiers, FOUR, great shot, on leg and flicked away
wide of fine leg
4.3 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
4.4 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
4.5 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
4.6 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run
End of over 5 (4 runs) South Africa 22/0 (trail by 66 runs)
MJ Hoggard 3-0-16-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 9* (14b 1x4) AB de Villiers 13* (16b 2x4)
5.1 Harmison to Smith, no run, well up, Smith goes onto his back foot
to push to deep gully
5.2 Harmison to Smith, one run
5.3 Harmison to de Villiers, no run
5.4 Harmison to de Villiers, one run
5.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, a bouncer has Smith hopping all over the
place
5.6 Harmison to Smith, two runs
End of over 6 (4 runs) South Africa 26/0 (trail by 62 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-0-10-0 - Duckpond End
AB de Villiers 14* (18b 2x4) GC Smith 12* (18b 1x4)
6.1 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, hits the pads, a minor appeal, but
too high
6.2 Hoggard to de Villiers, no run, onto the back foot
6.3 Hoggard to de Villiers, OUT: a hard hit back and Hoggard completes
a great return catch
South Africa 26/1, Partnership of 26
AB de Villiers c & b Hoggard 14 (21b 2x4 0x6)
GC Smith 12* (18b 1x4) MJ Hoggard 3.3-0-16-1
6.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, back to the bowler
6.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, pitching up and worked to leg
6.6 Hoggard to Smith, no run, well to off, pushes to point
End of over 7 (1 run) South Africa 27/1 (trail by 61 runs)
MJ Hoggard 4-0-17-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 1* (2b) GC Smith 12* (19b 1x4)
7.1 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, leans into the ball and strokes the ball
to midwicket
7.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
7.3 Harmison to Rudolph, one run, uses wrists, off the legs to fine leg
7.4 Harmison to Smith, no run, well outside off and left
7.5 Harmison to Smith, no run
7.6 Harmison to Smith, no run, well played, up at yorker
length, blocks steadily
End of over 8 (5 runs) South Africa 32/1 (trail by 56 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-0-15-0 - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 6* (5b 1x4) GC Smith 12* (22b 1x4)
8.1 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run
8.2 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, on off, hits hard to midwicket
8.3 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, plays and misses outside off
8.4 Hoggard to Rudolph, no run, well forward, pushes to off
8.5 Hoggard to Rudolph, two runs
8.6 Hoggard to Rudolph, one run, goes to wide of fine leg
End of over 9 (3 runs) South Africa 35/1 (trail by 53 runs)
MJ Hoggard 5-0-20-1 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 9* (11b 1x4) GC Smith 12* (22b 1x4)
9.1 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, worked away to fine leg
9.2 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, shoulders arms to let the ball go on
the off side
9.3 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, a classic square drive wide of point
9.4 Harmison to Rudolph, FOUR, clipped off the legs to the fine leg
boundary
9.5 Harmison to Rudolph, no run, slightly shorter and going to
leg, Rudolph just covers the line and watches it carefully
9.6 Harmison to Rudolph, no run
End of over 10 (12 runs) South Africa 47/1 (trail by 41 runs) SJ Harmison 5-0-27-0 - Duckpond End GC Smith 12* (22b 1x4) JA Rudolph 21* (17b 4x4)
10.1 Giles to Smith, one run, off the feet to Thorpe at backward leg
10.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run, well defended, allows to come off the pads
10.3 Giles to Rudolph, two runs
10.4 Giles to Rudolph, one run, played behind backward leg
10.5 Giles to Smith, one run, driven to midwicket
10.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run
End of over 11 (5 runs) South Africa 52/1 (trail by 36 runs)
AF Giles 1-0-5-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 14* (24b 1x4) JA Rudolph 24* (21b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
11.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, allows to pass on leg side
11.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
11.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run
11.4 Flintoff to Smith, one run
11.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, a lifter outside off which Rudolph
plays at
11.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, pushes to off
End of over 12 (1 run) South Africa 53/1 (trail by 35 runs)
A Flintoff 1-0-1-0 - Duckpond End
GC Smith 15* (28b 1x4) JA Rudolph 24* (23b 4x4)
12.1 Giles to Smith, one run
12.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run
12.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run
12.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run
12.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run
12.6 Giles to Rudolph, no run
End of over 13 (1 run) South Africa 54/1 (trail by 34 runs)
AF Giles 2-0-6-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 16* (29b 1x4) JA Rudolph 24* (28b 4x4)
13.1 Flintoff to Smith, one run, works off the feet to short midwicket
13.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run
13.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, straight back to the bowler
13.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, (noball) no run
13.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, one run, to fine leg
13.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, slower outside off, no hurry in pushing
to point
13.6 Flintoff to Smith, two runs, paddled to backward leg
End of over 14 (5 runs) South Africa 59/1 (trail by 29 runs)
A Flintoff 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 25* (32b 4x4) GC Smith 19* (32b 1x4)
14.1 Giles to Rudolph, no run
14.2 Giles to Rudolph, no run
14.3 Giles to Rudolph, no run, onto the back foot
14.4 Giles to Rudolph, no run
14.5 Giles to Rudolph, no run, pushes to mid-on, Vaughan
14.6 Giles to Rudolph, one run, a lazy run off a leg glance to backward
leg
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 60/1 (trail by 28 runs)
AF Giles 3-0-7-0 - Park Drive End
JA Rudolph 26* (38b 4x4) GC Smith 19* (32b 1x4)
15.1 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, pitching up
15.2 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, to mid-on, no attacking shots at the
moment
15.3 Flintoff to Rudolph, (noball) one run, outside off, pushed wide of
1st slip
15.3 Flintoff to Smith, one run, easy drive to extra cover
15.4 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, waits for the ball to come onto the
bat and then pushes to the off side
15.5 Flintoff to Rudolph, no run, leaves this time, just a bit too far
away on the off
15.6 Flintoff to Rudolph, one run
End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 64/1 (trail by 24 runs)
A Flintoff 3-0-10-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
JA Rudolph 28* (44b 4x4) GC Smith 20* (33b 1x4)
16.1 Giles to Rudolph, OUT: edges high on the splice to Trescothick at
slip, belly height catch
South Africa 64/2, Partnership of 38
JA Rudolph c Trescothick b Giles 28 (45b 4x4 0x6)
GC Smith 20* (33b 1x4) AF Giles 3.1-0-7-1
16.2 Giles to Kallis, bye: FOUR, Jones must have been obstructed
16.3 Giles to Kallis, one run
16.4 Giles to Smith, no run
16.5 Giles to Smith, legbye: three runs
16.6 Giles to Kallis, no run
End of over 17 (8 runs) South Africa 72/2 (trail by 16 runs)
AF Giles 4-0-8-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 20* (35b 1x4) JH Kallis 1* (3b)
17.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run
17.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
17.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run
17.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run
17.5 Flintoff to Smith, one run
17.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
End of over 18 (1 run) South Africa 73/2 (trail by 15 runs)
A Flintoff 4-0-11-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
GC Smith 21* (40b 1x4) JH Kallis 1* (4b)
A conference after an appeal for a catch behind, TV called for
18.1 Giles to Smith, no run, Smith played straight into the ground, ball
came off Strauss at silly short leg, reflected into the keeper
who catches, but television confirms it was a bump ball to Strauss
18.2 Giles to Smith, no run
18.3 Giles to Smith, one run
18.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, goes loose on the leg side
18.5 Giles to Kallis, two runs, opens the face of the bat and runs down
to 3rd man
18.6 Giles to Kallis, no run
End of over 19 (3 runs) South Africa 76/2 (trail by 12 runs)
AF Giles 5-0-11-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 22* (43b 1x4) JH Kallis 3* (7b)
19.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, outside off and leaves
19.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, well outside off, why wasn't that a
wide?
19.3 Flintoff to Smith, two runs, turns off the legs to backward leg
19.4 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, whipped off the feet and races between
fine leg and deep backward leg
19.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, outside off
19.6 Flintoff to Smith, one run, p[itching up, rolls the wrist to get
the ball to square leg
End of over 20 (7 runs) South Africa 83/2 (trail by 5 runs)
A Flintoff 5-0-18-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
GC Smith 29* (49b 2x4) JH Kallis 3* (7b)
20.1 Giles to Smith, no run, attacking leg stump, flicks to backward
point but cannot get past
20.2 Giles to Smith, one run, drives to long on, they take a slow amble
thru
20.3 Giles to Kallis, FOUR, a soiled looking drive wide of midwicket
to level the scores
20.4 Giles to Kallis, one run, hammers the ball into Giles who throws
hard at the keeper who misses
20.5 Giles to Smith, one run, to backward leg
20.6 Giles to Kallis, no run
End of over 21 (7 runs) South Africa 90/2 (lead by 2 runs)
AF Giles 6-0-18-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 31* (52b 2x4) JH Kallis 8* (10b 1x4)
21.1 Harmison to Smith, one run
21.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run
21.3 Harmison to Kallis, one run
21.4 Harmison to Smith, no run
21.5 Harmison to Smith, no run, ball beats the keeper and hits the helmet
behind Jones, penalty runs to accrue
21.6 Harmison to Smith, no run
End of over 22 (7 runs) South Africa 97/2 (lead by 9 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-0-29-0 - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 9* (12b 1x4) GC Smith 32* (56b 2x4)
22.1 Giles to Kallis, no run
22.2 Giles to Kallis, no run
22.3 Giles to Kallis, no run
22.4 Giles to Kallis, one run, played down behind sq
22.5 Giles to Smith, no run, outside off and leaves
22.6 Giles to Smith, one run, off the legs to fine leg
End of over 23 (2 runs) South Africa 99/2 (lead by 11 runs)
AF Giles 7-0-20-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 33* (58b 2x4) JH Kallis 10* (16b 1x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Welcome back to St George's Park for the 4th day of the 1st Test
between South Africa and England
23.1 SP Jones to Smith, no run, the first ball of the day is wide of the
off stump. Smith raises the bat out the way and leaves it
23.2 SP Jones to Smith, no run, pitching well on line. Smith defends to
the on side where Vaughan comes in from mid-on to field
23.3 SP Jones to Smith, no run, another defensive push to the off side
23.4 SP Jones to Smith, no run, turns the ball to the off side
23.5 SP Jones to Smith, no run
23.6 SP Jones to Smith, no run
End of over 24 (maiden) South Africa 99/2 (lead by 11 runs)
SP Jones 1-1-0-0 - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 10* (15b 1x4) GC Smith 33* (65b 2x4)
24.1 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, on line and then seams away to the
off, Kallis shoulders arms to leave
24.2 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
24.3 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
24.4 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, again to the off giving Kallis no reason
play, shoulders arms
24.5 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, a bit closer in but still outside off
not tempting Kallis into putting bat to ball
24.6 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, another one outside off
End of over 25 (maiden) South Africa 99/2 (lead by 11 runs)
MJ Hoggard 6-1-20-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 33* (65b 2x4) JH Kallis 10* (21b 1x4)
25.1 SP Jones to Smith, no run, pitches slightly short and comes back
sharply, a prod to the off, Smith considers running but Kallis
sends him back
25.2 SP Jones to Smith, one run, leg glance to fine leg
25.3 SP Jones to Kallis, no run
25.4 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, pushes to mid-off
25.5 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, just to the ball, ball keeps low and
skids thru
25.6 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, onto the back foot, pushes to mid-off
End of over 26 (1 run) South Africa 100/2 (lead by 12 runs)
SP Jones 2-1-1-0 - Duckpond End
GC Smith 34* (67b 2x4) JH Kallis 10* (25b 1x4)
26.1 Hoggard to Smith, no run, nudges to the off
26.2 Hoggard to Smith, no run, pushes away to the off
26.3 Hoggard to Smith, one run, cuts to 3dd man
26.4 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, simply drives gently to Vaughan at mid
off
26.5 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, solid defending on the front foot
26.6 Hoggard to Kallis, one run, just to the off, drops the bat onto
the ball and steers it to short extra cover, quick running
End of over 27 (2 runs) South Africa 102/2 (lead by 14 runs)
MJ Hoggard 7-1-22-1 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 11* (28b 1x4) GC Smith 35* (70b 2x4)
27.1 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, comes forward and gets the ball to mid
off
27.2 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, shoulders arms as the ball goes past on
the off side
27.3 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, pitching right up, plays a straight
bat on the back foot, runs out on the off side
27.4 SP Jones to Kallis, no run
27.5 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, goes well forward to cover the line and
shoulders arms
27.6 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, moves to the off and definitely keeps
low,
End of over 28 (maiden) South Africa 102/2 (lead by 14 runs)
SP Jones 3-2-1-0 - Duckpond End
GC Smith 35* (70b 2x4) JH Kallis 11* (34b 1x4)
28.1 Hoggard to Smith, no run
28.2 Hoggard to Smith, one run, a hard drive into the covers, Strauss
dives from extra cover and stops the ball
28.3 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
28.4 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, well pitched up, Kallis is all defence
as he pushes to the off side
28.5 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, leaves this one, good judgement as he
leaves it
28.6 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
End of over 29 (1 run) South Africa 103/2 (lead by 15 runs)
MJ Hoggard 8-1-23-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 36* (72b 2x4) JH Kallis 11* (38b 1x4)
29.1 SP Jones to Smith, FOUR, that is a classy cover drive
29.2 SP Jones to Smith, two runs, guides the ball wide of the slips to
3rd man, some good running allows the second
29.3 SP Jones to Smith, no run, hops forward to push to the off side
29.4 SP Jones to Smith, no run, on line, Smith plays to midwicket
29.5 SP Jones to Smith, one run, watches the ball onto the bat and then
works the ball to fine leg
29.6 SP Jones to Kallis, no run
End of over 30 (7 runs) South Africa 110/2 (lead by 22 runs)
SP Jones 4-2-8-0 - Duckpond End
GC Smith 43* (77b 3x4) JH Kallis 11* (39b 1x4)
30.1 Hoggard to Smith, no run, defends, goes to mid-off
30.2 Hoggard to Smith, no run
30.3 Hoggard to Smith, one run, prods to mid-off
30.4 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, leaves the bat, seams to off
30.5 Hoggard to Kallis, FOUR, slightly loose, Kallis gets onto it
early and drives hard through the covers
30.6 Hoggard to Kallis, one run, worked off the legs to deep backward leg
End of over 31 (6 runs) South Africa 116/2 (lead by 28 runs)
MJ Hoggard 9-1-29-1 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 16* (42b 2x4) GC Smith 44* (80b 3x4)
31.1 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, goes thru to the keeper as he leaves
that ball outside off
31.2 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, left alone , outside off
31.3 SP Jones to Kallis, one run, right up, plays to extra cover
31.4 SP Jones to Smith, no run, well up, pushes it away to backward
point
31.5 SP Jones to Smith, no run
31.6 SP Jones to Smith, no run, attacks off stump, Smith covers well as
he stops the ball on the off side
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 117/2 (lead by 29 runs)
SP Jones 5-2-9-0 - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 17* (45b 2x4) GC Smith 44* (83b 3x4)
32.1 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, well to the off, bat raised well above
his head
32.2 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, moves away off the seam to the off side
32.3 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
32.4 Hoggard to Kallis, FOUR, sweetly pulled to deep backward leg
32.5 Hoggard to Kallis, one run, cleverly worked off the feet to fine leg
32.6 Hoggard to Smith, no run
End of over 33 (5 runs) South Africa 122/2 (lead by 34 runs)
MJ Hoggard 10-1-34-1 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 22* (50b 3x4) GC Smith 44* (84b 3x4)
33.1 SP Jones to Kallis, one run, to 3rd man
33.2 SP Jones to Smith, no run, ; hits the pads, a big appeal , no
luck this time
33.3 SP Jones to Smith, one run, off the feet, to midwicket
33.4 SP Jones to Kallis, FOUR, a straight drive which streaks past
Vaughan at mid-off
33.5 SP Jones to Kallis, one run, on leg side, a clever little prod to
short midwicket followed up by some very good running
33.6 SP Jones to Smith, (noball) no run, outside off, comes across and
plays to the off side
33.6 SP Jones to Smith, FOUR, steps into he line and drives along the
ground to long on
End of over 34 (12 runs) South Africa 134/2 (lead by 46 runs) SP Jones 6-2-21-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End JH Kallis 28* (53b 4x4) GC Smith 49* (88b 4x4)
34.1 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, short to off, cuts hard to cover
where Butcher gets a hand to it but cannot hold on, that may be
costly
34.2 Hoggard to Kallis, no run
34.3 Hoggard to Kallis, FOUR, down 1; Kallis swivels round and hooks
well to deep backward leg
34.4 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, on line and seams away to the
off, Kallis leaves
34.5 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, comes back from off into the pads
34.6 Hoggard to Kallis, no run, leaves
End of over 35 (4 runs) South Africa 138/2 (lead by 50 runs)
MJ Hoggard 11-1-38-1 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 49* (88b 4x4) JH Kallis 32* (59b 5x4)
35.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, just outside off, played gently to mid-on
35.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run
35.3 Flintoff to Smith, no run
35.4 Flintoff to Smith, no run, pitching up, Smith blocks, Flintoff
follows through and picks up the ball at Smith's feet
35.5 Flintoff to Smith, no run, no need to play, too much to off
35.6 Flintoff to Smith, one run, worked off the feet to fine leg to bring
up his 50
End of over 36 (1 run) South Africa 139/2 (lead by 51 runs)
A Flintoff 6-0-19-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
GC Smith 50* (94b 4x4) JH Kallis 32* (59b 5x4)
36.1 Hoggard to Smith, no run
36.2 Hoggard to Smith, no run
36.3 Hoggard to Smith, no run, straight back at the bowler
36.4 Hoggard to Smith, no run, pitching on leg, tries to beat the leg
side field but Flintoff comes in quickly
36.5 Hoggard to Smith, no run, on off, up on his toes as he drives
gently to midwicket
36.6 Hoggard to Smith, no run, to Vaughan at mid-on
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 139/2 (lead by 51 runs)
MJ Hoggard 12-2-38-1 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 32* (59b 5x4) GC Smith 50* (100b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
37.1 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, pushes to backward point
37.2 Flintoff to Kallis, FOUR, a solid bottom edge clears the slips and
races to 3rd man
37.3 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
37.4 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, comes forward in defence, Thorpe at cover
point gathers
37.5 Flintoff to Kallis, FOUR, short, an early Christmas present for
Kallis who hooks to deep backward leg
37.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, shouldering arms to leave
End of over 38 (8 runs) South Africa 147/2 (lead by 59 runs)
A Flintoff 7-0-27-0 (2nb) - Duckpond End
GC Smith 50* (100b 4x4) JH Kallis 40* (65b 7x4)
38.1 Harmison to Smith, one run, short down leg, hooks to just wide of
3rd man
38.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leaves, goes past on the off side
38.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, outside off, keeps a bit lower as it
passes the Kallis
38.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, leaves, well outside off
38.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, hits the seam and moves away to off
and also rises slowly
38.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, shouldering arms, again to the off
End of over 39 (1 run) South Africa 148/2 (lead by 60 runs)
SJ Harmison 7-0-30-0 - Park Drive End
GC Smith 51* (101b 4x4) JH Kallis 40* (70b 7x4)
39.1 Flintoff to Smith, no run, drives to mid-off
39.2 Flintoff to Smith, no run, pitching up, plays to the leg side
39.3 Flintoff to Smith, FOUR, great shot, leans into the ball and
drives hard to long off
39.4 Flintoff to Smith, OUT: short on leg, Smith has a big hook, ball
goes to deep-backward leg, SP Jones comes round, slides and picks
up the ball just above the turf, a great catch
South Africa 152/3, Partnership of 88
GC Smith c SP Jones b Flintoff 55 (105b 5x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 40* (70b 7x4) A Flintoff 7.4-0-31-1 (2nb)
39.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
39.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
End of over 40 (4 runs) South Africa 152/3 (lead by 64 runs)
A Flintoff 8-0-31-1 (2nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 0* (0b) JH Kallis 40* (72b 7x4)
40.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, digs in outside off, Dippenaar
chooses to leave it
40.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, again Dippenaar has no interest as he
raises the bat and lets the ball ass on off
40.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, on line this time, Dippenaar turns
the ball off the feet to the leg side
40.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, goes to square leg, Straus does the
fielding
40.5 Harmison to Kallis, no run, a bouncer, Kallis drops his head to
duck
40.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, shoulders arms, outside off
End of over 41 (1 run) South Africa 153/3 (lead by 65 runs)
SJ Harmison 8-0-31-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 1* (4b) JH Kallis 40* (74b 7x4)
41.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, one run, waits for the ball to come onto the
bat and then runs it down to 3rd man
41.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, stretches forward in defence misses and the
ball hits the pads
41.3 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, leaving outside off
41.4 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, on line, plays to cover
41.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, pushed defensively to Thorpe in the
covers
41.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, on leg stump, plays to square leg
End of over 42 (1 run) South Africa 154/3 (lead by 66 runs)
A Flintoff 9-0-32-1 (2nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 2* (5b) JH Kallis 40* (79b 7x4)
42.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, on off stump, direct push to
Vaughan at mid-off
42.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
42.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, solid defending to the off side
42.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
42.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
42.6 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, on off, very solid front foot down
and block, ball rolls on the off side
End of over 43 (maiden) South Africa 154/3 (lead by 66 runs)
SJ Harmison 9-1-31-0 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 40* (79b 7x4) HH Dippenaar 2* (11b)
43.1 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, forces Kallis onto the back foot
43.2 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, well left, just outside off
43.3 Flintoff to Kallis, FOUR, a great cover driver, ball was a little
short
43.4 Flintoff to Kallis, no run
43.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, goes onto the back foot
43.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, an excellent delivery, yorker length
and Kallis rushes into a defensive shot
End of over 44 (4 runs) South Africa 158/3 (lead by 70 runs)
A Flintoff 10-0-36-1 (2nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 2* (11b) JH Kallis 44* (85b 8x4)
44.1 Harmison to Dippenaar, FOUR, waits , and then drives square on the leg
side to midwicket
44.2 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run
44.3 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, on line, Dippenaar comes across and
plays to the leg side
44.4 Harmison to Dippenaar, no run, leaves the righter hander, seaming
to the off side
44.5 Harmison to Dippenaar, one run, pitching up, almost in the block
hole, plays to wide of mid-on
44.6 Harmison to Kallis, no run, a full toss, fails to take advantage
End of over 45 (5 runs) South Africa 163/3 (lead by 75 runs)
SJ Harmison 10-1-36-0 - Park Drive End
HH Dippenaar 7* (16b 1x4) JH Kallis 44* (86b 8x4)
45.1 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, leaves
45.2 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, on leg side, plays to Giles at sq
leg
45.3 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, better ball, on line, has to come
forward, drops the bat on the ball, Butcher runs in from extra cover
45.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, (noball) no run, outside off, Dippenaar
shows no interest
45.4 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, pitches up but it is too much to off
for Dippenaar to want to w .; outside off, it keeps very low as
well
45.5 Flintoff to Dippenaar, no run, on leg side, back to the bowler
45.6 Flintoff to Dippenaar, three runs, square drive past point
End of over 46 (4 runs) South Africa 167/3 (lead by 79 runs)
A Flintoff 11-0-40-1 (3nb) - Duckpond End
HH Dippenaar 10* (23b 1x4) JH Kallis 44* (86b 8x4)
46.1 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, well up, defends to the off side
46.2 Giles to Dippenaar, no run, ball turns and bounces from leg to
of, Dippenaar is a bit confused
46.3 Giles to Dippenaar, OUT: goes on the drive and gets an inside edge
onto the stumps
South Africa 167/4, Partnership of 15
HH Dippenaar b Giles 10 (26b 1x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 44* (86b 8x4) AF Giles 7.3-0-20-2
46.4 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, comes forward and allows the ball to hit the
pads on leg side
46.5 Giles to de Bruyn, two runs, a very well executed sweep to deep
backward leg
46.6 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, on line, forward defensive
End of over 47 (2 runs) South Africa 169/4 (lead by 81 runs)
AF Giles 8-0-22-2 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 44* (86b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 2* (3b)
47.1 Harmison to Kallis, (noball) three runs, picks the call and drives
to long off
47.1 Harmison to de Bruyn, one run, driven to midwicket
47.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run, keeps low and only just outside off
47.3 Harmison to Kallis, one run, fended towards the square leg umpire
47.4 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, very good bouncer, has to rock back
sharply
47.5 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, outside off, leaves it
47.6 Harmison to de Bruyn, one run, pitching well up, flipped off the
feet to square leg
End of over 48 (7 runs) South Africa 176/4 (lead by 88 runs)
SJ Harmison 11-1-43-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
Z de Bruyn 4* (7b) JH Kallis 48* (89b 8x4)
48.1 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, drops bat to ball, goes to off
48.2 Giles to de Bruyn, two runs, ball turns quite a bit, comes off the
bats and evades the keeper as it goes to 3rd man
48.3 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, comes well forward in defence
48.4 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, pushes defensively to silly point
48.5 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, again a push to the off side
48.6 Giles to de Bruyn, no run
End of over 49 (2 runs) South Africa 178/4 (lead by 90 runs)
AF Giles 9-0-24-2 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 48* (89b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 6* (13b)
49.1 Harmison to Kallis, one run, pulls well to square leg
49.2 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run
49.3 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run
49.4 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run
49.5 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, outside off, shoulders arms
49.6 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, on leg stump, out to on side
End of over 50 (2 runs) South Africa 180/4 (lead by 92 runs)
SJ Harmison 12-1-44-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
JH Kallis 49* (90b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 6* (18b)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
50.1 Giles to Kallis, one run, pushes away to the leg side
50.2 Giles to de Bruyn, FOUR, over pitches, de Bruyn leans back and
drives square wide of point
50.3 Giles to de Bruyn, one run
50.4 Giles to Kallis, one run, allows the ball come on before steering
it behind silly point
50.5 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, blocks to silly point
50.6 Giles to de Bruyn, no run, pushes to the off side
End of over 51 (9 runs) South Africa 187/4 (lead by 99 runs)
AF Giles 10-0-31-2 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 51* (92b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 11* (22b 1x4)
51.1 Harmison to Kallis, one run, very short, it is an easy pull for
Kallis, ball has two bounces to Butcher at deep square leg
51.2 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, leaves the ball as it is well outside
off
51.3 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, shouldering arms, ball is to the off
51.4 Harmison to de Bruyn, FOUR, down leg, gets onto the ball quickly
and whips the ball off the feet to deep backward leg
51.5 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run
51.6 Harmison to de Bruyn, no run, well pitched up, de Bruyn goes onto
the back foot
End of over 52 (5 runs) South Africa 192/4 (lead by 104 runs) SJ Harmison 13-1-49-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End JH Kallis 52* (93b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 15* (27b 2x4)
52.1 Giles to Kallis, no run
52.2 Giles to Kallis, no run, pushed by Kallis to Strauss under the
helmet at silly point
52.3 Giles to Kallis, no run, pushes further to short cover where Giles
picks up
52.4 Giles to Kallis, no run, comes forward to defend to the on side
52.5 Giles to Kallis, one run, drives to mid-on
52.6 Giles to de Bruyn, no run
End of over 53 (1 run) South Africa 193/4 (lead by 105 runs)
AF Giles 11-0-32-2 - Park Drive End
JH Kallis 53* (98b 8x4) Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4)
53.1 Harmison to Kallis, no run
53.2 Harmison to Kallis, no run
53.3 Harmison to Kallis, no run, back to the bowler
53.4 Harmison to Kallis, no run, onto leg stump, Kallis cannot take
advantage and plays to backward leg
53.5 Harmison to Kallis, FOUR, waits for it, and then hammers the ball
through the covers
53.6 Harmison to Kallis, one run, to midwicket
End of over 54 (5 runs) South Africa 198/4 (lead by 110 runs) SJ Harmison 14-1-54-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End JH Kallis 58* (104b 9x4) Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4)
54.1 Giles to Kallis, no run
54.2 Giles to Kallis, no run
54.3 Giles to Kallis, no run
54.4 Giles to Kallis, two runs, turned off the feet to square leg
54.5 Giles to Kallis, no run, stretches well forward in defensive
54.6 Giles to Kallis, one run, runs the ball wide in the direction of
3rd man
End of over 55 (3 runs) South Africa 201/4 (lead by 113 runs) AF Giles 12-0-35-2 - Park Drive End JH Kallis 61* (110b 9x4) Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4)
55.1 SP Jones to Kallis, no run, pushes to cover
55.2 SP Jones to Kallis, OUT: beats the bat and hits the pads, a big
appeal is made, which Simon Taufel agrees with. That is a big
wicket
South Africa 201/5, Partnership of 34
JH Kallis lbw b SP Jones 61 (112b 9x4 0x6)
Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4) SP Jones 6.2-2-21-1 (1nb)
55.3 SP Jones to Pollock, OUT: outside off, touches the pad and veers
off to the keeper. The catch is awarded however
South Africa 201/6, Partnership of 0
SM Pollock c GO Jones b SP Jones 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4) SP Jones 6.3-2-21-2 (1nb)
55.4 SP Jones to Hall, no run, pitches on leg, Hall plays defensively
and lets the ball hit the pads. That was a bit risky
55.5 SP Jones to Hall, no run, outside off, leaves it
55.6 SP Jones to Hall, one run, picked off the legs and paddled to fine
leg
End of over 56 (1 run) South Africa 202/6 (lead by 114 runs)
SP Jones 7-2-22-2 (1nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Hall 1* (3b) Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4)
56.1 Giles to Hall, no run, on off, drives to extra cover
56.2 Giles to Hall, no run, goes to mid-off
56.3 Giles to Hall, no run, again a simple half-drive to mid-off
56.4 Giles to Hall, no run, pushes just wide of point
56.5 Giles to Hall, no run, stops the ball, which runs on the leg side
56.6 Giles to Hall, no run
End of over 57 (maiden) South Africa 202/6 (lead by 114 runs) AF Giles 13-1-35-2 - Park Drive End Z de Bruyn 15* (28b 2x4) AJ Hall 1* (9b)
57.1 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, a very good ball which is on line and
pitches right up. Onto the back foot and pushes to mid-off
57.2 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run
57.3 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, comes on a bit quicker, cuts wide of
backward point but fine leg is coming up quickly
57.4 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run
57.5 SP Jones to de Bruyn, two runs, waits for the ball and hen goes
back to square cut to point. Very good running
57.6 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, outside off and keeps low. de Bruyn
is beaten for pace as he plays a forward defensive
End of over 58 (2 runs) South Africa 204/6 (lead by 116 runs) SP Jones 8-2-24-2 (1nb) - Duckpond End AJ Hall 1* (9b) Z de Bruyn 17* (34b 2x4)
58.1 Giles to Hall, no run, pushes to mid-off
58.2 Giles to Hall, no run
58.3 Giles to Hall, no run, on leg, allows it to hit the pads while keeping
the bat out of the way
58.4 Giles to Hall, no run
58.5 Giles to Hall, no run, on off, prods forward, Strauss under the
helmet fields
58.6 Giles to Hall, no run
End of over 59 (maiden) South Africa 204/6 (lead by 116 runs) AF Giles 14-2-35-2 - Park Drive End Z de Bruyn 17* (34b 2x4) AJ Hall 1* (15b)
59.1 SP Jones to de Bruyn, one run, neatly clipped off the feet to fine
leg
59.2 SP Jones to Hall, no run, pitching on line, a correct defensive
back foot
59.3 SP Jones to Hall, two runs, driven into the cover
59.4 SP Jones to Hall, one run, gets a faint edge onto the pads, the
ball then runs free on the leg side. Jones has a big appeal as the
batsmen jog through
59.5 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run
59.6 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, goes well to off, does not offer a
shot
End of over 60 (4 runs) South Africa 208/6 (lead by 120 runs) SP Jones 9-2-28-2 (1nb) - Duckpond End AJ Hall 4* (18b) Z de Bruyn 18* (37b 2x4)
60.1 Giles to Hall, no run, forward defensive to point
60.2 Giles to Hall, no run, prodding to off, Strauss fields
60.3 Giles to Hall, no run
60.4 Giles to Hall, FOUR, loose and wide of off. Hall latches on quickly
with a fine square drive wide of point
60.5 Giles to Hall, no run
60.6 Giles to Hall, no run, comes well forward and prods delicately to
the leg side
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 212/6 (lead by 124 runs) AF Giles 15-2-39-2 - Park Drive End Z de Bruyn 18* (37b 2x4) AJ Hall 8* (24b 1x4)
61.1 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, forced to go half forward in
defending to the off side
61.2 SP Jones to de Bruyn, no run, a very good bouncer which has de
Bruyn rocking back on his heels
61.3 SP Jones to de Bruyn, one run, down leg, glances to backward leg
61.4 SP Jones to Hall, no run
61.5 SP Jones to Hall, no run, pushes to extra cover. Vaughan comes over
to pick up
61.6 SP Jones to Hall, FOUR, very peculiar. A bouncer which Hall tries
to cut. He gets the top edge of the toe of the bat to it and it
loops over the keepers hand
End of over 62 (5 runs) South Africa 217/6 (lead by 129 runs) SP Jones 10-2-33-2 (1nb) - Duckpond End Z de Bruyn 19* (40b 2x4) AJ Hall 12* (27b 2x4)
62.1 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run
62.2 Flintoff to de Bruyn, no run, outside off and leaves it
62.3 Flintoff to de Bruyn, OUT: chases one going to off, gets the edge
and the ball flies to Trescothick at 1st slip diving across to his
right where 2nd slip would have been. A very good catch
South Africa 217/7, Partnership of 16
Z de Bruyn c Trescothick b Flintoff 19 (43b 2x4 0x6)
AJ Hall 12* (27b 2x4) A Flintoff 11.3-0-41-2 (1w 3nb)
62.4 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, a searching delivery. Tsolekile
shuffles over and raises the bat out of the way
62.5 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, a sharp delivery which comes back
sharply and catches the batsman on the thigh pad
62.6 Flintoff to Tsolekile, no run, leaves
End of over 63 (maiden) South Africa 217/7 (lead by 129 runs)
A Flintoff 12-1-41-2 (1w 3nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Hall 12* (27b 2x4) TL Tsolekile 0* (3b)
63.1 SP Jones to Hall, no run, forces Hall back as he pushes it away on
the leg side
63.2 SP Jones to Hall, no run, straight to Vaughan at mid-off
63.3 SP Jones to Hall, no run, flashes down leg
63.4 SP Jones to Hall, one run, quicker delivery is despatched with a
cut to 3rd man
63.5 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, pitches up and on line, defends to
the off side
63.6 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, comes in from the leg side to hit
Tsolekile on the pads
End of over 64 (1 run) South Africa 218/7 (lead by 130 runs)
SP Jones 11-2-34-2 (1nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Hall 13* (31b 2x4) TL Tsolekile 0* (5b)
Match State: Drinks
64.1 Flintoff to Hall, no run, outside off, hits the pads
64.2 Flintoff to Hall, no run, outside off, Hall chases it and gets a
definite edge which drops just short of Jones
64.3 Flintoff to Hall, no run
64.4 Flintoff to Hall, no run, shapes to drive into the covers but
somehow the ball ends up going towards midwicket
64.5 Flintoff to Hall, no run
64.6 Flintoff to Hall, no run, chases the ball outside off. Lucky not to
get a touch
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 218/7 (lead by 130 runs)
A Flintoff 13-2-41-2 (1w 3nb) - Park Drive End
TL Tsolekile 0* (5b) AJ Hall 13* (37b 2x4)
65.1 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, pitches up and played back to the
bowler
65.2 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, goes down leg, plays and misses
65.3 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, a good ball into the block hole,
very well kept out
65.4 SP Jones to Tsolekile, no run, outside off, leaves
65.5 SP Jones to Tsolekile, OUT: a beautiful slower bal which is
pitched up. Tsolekile is totally bamboozled and plays past it only
to see the stumps rearranged
South Africa 218/8, Partnership of 1
TL Tsolekile b SP Jones 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
AJ Hall 13* (37b 2x4) SP Jones 11.5-2-34-3 (1nb)
65.6 SP Jones to Ntini, no run, pitches well up and on line, Ntini looks
confident as he plays back to the bowler
End of over 66 (maiden) South Africa 218/8 (lead by 130 runs) SP Jones 12-3-34-3 (1nb) - Duckpond End AJ Hall 13* (37b 2x4) M Ntini 0* (1b)
66.1 Flintoff to Hall, no run, on line, drives to mid-on
66.2 Flintoff to Hall, no run, going to off, Hall has a dab and misses
66.3 Flintoff to Hall, one run, down leg, Hall pulls backward of leg
66.4 Flintoff to Ntini, no run, a bouncer which Ntini ducks under
66.5 Flintoff to Ntini, no run, Ntini has a big slash at the ball
66.6 Flintoff to Ntini, FOUR, over pitches, Ntini looks like a
recognised batsman as he executes a brilliant drive past extra
cover
End of over 67 (5 runs) South Africa 223/8 (lead by 135 runs)
A Flintoff 14-2-46-2 (1w 3nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Hall 14* (40b 2x4) M Ntini 4* (4b 1x4)
67.1 SP Jones to Hall, no run, on line, defends to the off side
67.2 SP Jones to Hall, no run, back to the bowler
67.3 SP Jones to Hall, no run, good line, played to mid-on
67.4 SP Jones to Hall, one run, a big drive doesn't go in the intended
direction of long ff but scuds around to midwicket
67.5 SP Jones to Ntini, OUT: played across the line to a great delivery,
gets it on the pads
South Africa 224/9, Partnership of 6
M Ntini lbw b SP Jones 4 (5b 1x4 0x6)
AJ Hall 15* (44b 2x4) SP Jones 12.5-3-35-4 (1nb)
67.6 SP Jones to Steyn, two runs, a full toss is hit to midwicket
End of over 68 (3 runs) South Africa 226/9 (lead by 138 runs) SP Jones 13-3-37-4 (1nb) - Duckpond End AJ Hall 15* (44b 2x4) DW Steyn 2* (1b)
68.1 Flintoff to Hall, no run, pitches up to Hall who pushes to point,
declines a run
68.2 Flintoff to Hall, no run, plays forward only to miss and the ball
goes into the pads
68.3 Flintoff to Hall, no run, a very sharp delivery, Hall pulls a hand
off the bat as he plays it to the leg side
68.4 Flintoff to Hall, no run
68.5 Flintoff to Hall, one run
68.6 Flintoff to Steyn, no run, good line but Steyn is up to matching it
as he pushes to the off side
End of over 69 (1 run) South Africa 227/9 (lead by 139 runs)
A Flintoff 15-2-47-2 (1w 3nb) - Park Drive End
AJ Hall 16* (49b 2x4) DW Steyn 2* (2b)
69.1 SP Jones to Hall, no run, down leg, whips it to fine leg. There is
an easy single but Hall wants to retain the strike
69.2 SP Jones to Hall, (noball) one run, cuts the ball to 3rd man. They
race back for the second and Hall has to dive as Thorpe hurls in
the ball, but is too short
South Africa 229/10, Partnership of 5
AJ Hall run out (Thorpe) 17 (51b 2x4 0x6)
Tea is now being taken
Match State: Tea - Day 4
0.1 Pollock to Trescothick, OUT: outside of, gets an edge which carries
to the keeper
England 0/1, Partnership of 0
ME Trescothick c Tsolekile b Pollock 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) SM Pollock 0.1-0-0-1
0.2 Pollock to Butcher, no run, beats the bat as it raps the s the
pads, a big appeal
0.3 Pollock to Butcher, no run, forward defensive
0.4 Pollock to Butcher, no run
0.5 Pollock to Butcher, no run, outside off, leaves it
0.6 Pollock to Butcher, no run, too much outside off to trouble the
batsman
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/1 (142 more runs req)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) MA Butcher 0* (5b)
1.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, on line, a good seam away to the off
1.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a much more fuller delivery, plays to the
off
1.3 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, on leg, smacked to deep midwicket
1.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, down leg, Strauss half follows it but
does not commit
1.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, to the off side, leaves it
1.6 Ntini to Strauss, no run, a good delivery which has Strauss a tad
tied up as he plays on the back foot
End of over 2 (4 runs) England 4/1 (138 more runs req)
M Ntini 1-0-4-0 - Park Drive End
MA Butcher 0* (5b) AJ Strauss 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Pollock to Butcher, legbye: one run, up into the pads, ball goes to
the leg side
2.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, leaves as the ball is well to the off
giving the batsman no concern
2.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, very similar delivery with the ball
going to off
2.4 Pollock to Strauss, two runs, plays to fine leg
2.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, very much to off, no shot offered
2.6 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, leans into the ball and cover drives
End of over 3 (7 runs) England 11/1 (131 more runs req)
SM Pollock 2-1-6-1 - Duckpond End
MA Butcher 0* (6b) AJ Strauss 10* (11b 2x4)
3.1 Ntini to Butcher, no run, plays to mid-off
3.2 Ntini to Butcher, OUT: angles the ball across the batsman who plays
and gets a big edge. The ball flies to Smith at 2nd slip at waist
height. Well taken
England 11/2, Partnership of 11
MA Butcher c Smith b Ntini 0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 10* (11b 2x4) M Ntini 1.2-0-4-1
3.3 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside off to tempt the new batsman but
he is not biting
3.4 Ntini to Vaughan, legbye: one run, down leg, plays at it but
misses, the ball comes off the pads and goes to fine leg
3.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, another fine delivery, shapes away from
the left hander who has a bat out, misses
3.6 Ntini to Strauss, legbye: one run, down leg, padded to short square
leg
End of over 4 (2 runs, maiden) England 13/2 (129 more runs req) M Ntini 2-1-4-1 - Park Drive End AJ Strauss 10* (13b 2x4) MP Vaughan 0* (2b)
4.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, outside off, straight bat, ball is not
near
4.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, another tempting ball outside off which
Strauss leaves
4.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pushes to mid-on
4.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, another ball outside off. The next one
to be something different?
4.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, comes in from off, plays to the off
side
4.6 Pollock to Strauss, one run, off the feet and steered to wide of
fine leg
End of over 5 (1 run) England 14/2 (128 more runs req)
SM Pollock 3-1-7-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 11* (19b 2x4) MP Vaughan 0* (2b)
5.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run
5.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off, no shot offered
5.3 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, glanced off the ankles to fine leg
5.4 Ntini to Strauss, no run, back to the bowler
5.5 Ntini to Strauss, no run, good ball, comes from middle to off,
plays and misses
5.6 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, snicks between Smith and Kallis in the
slips but fails to carry
End of over 6 (6 runs) England 20/2 (122 more runs req)
M Ntini 3-1-10-1 - Park Drive End
MP Vaughan 0* (2b) AJ Strauss 17* (25b 3x4)
6.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
6.2 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, well up and on line, played back to the
bowler
6.3 Pollock to Vaughan, one run, on leg, played to midwicket
6.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run
6.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, on leg, goes to Rudolph at mid-on
6.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitching up but played back to Pollock
End of over 7 (1 run) England 21/2 (121 more runs req)
SM Pollock 4-1-8-1 - Duckpond End
MP Vaughan 1* (5b) AJ Strauss 17* (28b 3x4)
7.1 Ntini to Vaughan, one run, on leg, glances to deep backward leg
7.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, keeping low as it goes past on off
7.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, on line, moves off the seam away from the
batsman who shoulders arms
7.4 Ntini to Strauss, one run, across the line, pulling from off to
backward of square leg
7.5 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, sparring as the ball goes down leg
7.6 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
End of over 8 (2 runs) England 23/2 (119 more runs req)
M Ntini 4-1-12-1 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 18* (31b 3x4) MP Vaughan 2* (8b)
8.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, straight back to Pollock
8.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, to off, leaves it
8.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, closer in but still outside off,
Strauss hangs out the bat and just fails to get a touch
8.4 Pollock to Strauss, three runs, right up and on line, drives off
the toes to deep extra cover
8.5 Pollock to Vaughan, no run
8.6 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, on off, nudges to gully
End of over 9 (3 runs) England 26/2 (116 more runs req)
SM Pollock 5-1-11-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 21* (35b 3x4) MP Vaughan 2* (10b)
9.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, no shot offered to the ball going to off
9.2 Ntini to Strauss, two runs, a cross batted pull to midwicket
9.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, outside off, leaves it
9.4 Ntini to Strauss, one run, turns the ball to forward midwicket
9.5 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, outside off and coming back, but not
enough to induce Vaughan into playing a shot
9.6 Ntini to Vaughan, no run
End of over 10 (3 runs) England 29/2 (113 more runs req)
M Ntini 5-1-15-1 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 24* (39b 3x4) MP Vaughan 2* (12b)
10.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run
10.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, online, plays to square leg
10.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, outside off, no shot offered but keeps
low
10.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitches well up, and Strauss merely
plays to the leg side
10.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run
10.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, well outside off, not making the
batsman play
End of over 11 (maiden) England 29/2 (113 more runs req)
SM Pollock 6-2-11-1 - Duckpond End
MP Vaughan 2* (12b) AJ Strauss 24* (45b 3x4)
11.1 Ntini to Vaughan, no run, flicks to square leg, a tremendous diving
stop by Hall
11.2 Hall to Vaughan, no run, pitching up and on line
11.3 Hall to Vaughan, no run, a standard defensive to the off side
11.4 Hall to Vaughan, no run, outside off, shoulders arms
11.5 Hall to Vaughan, one run, ball comes onto the bat, and Vaughan
angles the ball well to 3rd man
11.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, pushing to midwicket
End of over 12 (1 run) England 30/2 (112 more runs req)
AJ Hall 0.5-0-1-0 - Park Drive End
MP Vaughan 3* (17b) AJ Strauss 24* (46b 3x4)
12.1 Pollock to Vaughan, no run, well outside off, no shot required
12.2 Pollock to Vaughan, three runs, a superb drive between cover and
extra cover, a great diving save on the ropes by Rudolph denies
Vaughan with a boundary
12.3 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, short and well pulled to deep backward
leg
12.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run
12.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run
12.6 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, on off stump, steps into it and drives
strongly to long off
End of over 13 (11 runs) England 41/2 (101 more runs req)
SM Pollock 7-2-22-1 - Duckpond End
MP Vaughan 6* (19b) AJ Strauss 32* (50b 5x4)
13.1 Hall to Vaughan, no run
13.2 Hall to Vaughan, one run
13.3 Hall to Strauss, no run
13.4 Hall to Strauss, no run
13.5 Hall to Strauss, no run
13.6 Hall to Strauss, no run
End of over 14 (1 run) England 42/2 (100 more runs req)
AJ Hall 2-0-2-0 - Park Drive End
MP Vaughan 7* (21b) AJ Strauss 32* (54b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Steyn to Vaughan, no run, flashes outside off
14.2 Steyn to Vaughan, FOUR, leans back and cuts hard to 3rd man
14.3 Steyn to Vaughan, no run
14.4 Steyn to Vaughan, no run, drives outside off, chops a bottom edge,
ball bounces to Tsolekile
14.5 Steyn to Vaughan, FOUR, angles the ball to 3rd man where Ntini
makes a hash of things
14.6 Steyn to Vaughan, OUT: ball goes between the bat and pads to
destroy the woodwork. Steyn is ecstatic and pumps the air a number
of times
England 50/3, Partnership of 39
MP Vaughan b Steyn 15 (27b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 15 (8 runs) England 50/3 (92 more runs req)
DW Steyn 1-0-8-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 32* (54b 5x4)
15.1 Hall to Strauss, no run
15.2 Hall to Strauss, one run, up to the batsman who plays to midwicket
15.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, back to Hall
15.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, bends on the front foot
15.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, outside off, no shot offered
15.6 Hall to Thorpe, one run, edges wide of the slips
End of over 16 (2 runs) England 52/3 (90 more runs req)
AJ Hall 3-0-4-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 1* (4b) AJ Strauss 33* (56b 5x4)
16.1 Steyn to Thorpe, no run
16.2 Steyn to Thorpe, one run, drives to extra cover, Pollock picks up
and shies at the stumps, fails to hit, and Thorpe would have been
found wanting
16.3 Steyn to Strauss, one run
16.4 Steyn to Thorpe, no run, outside off, leaves
16.5 Steyn to Thorpe, no run, leaves
16.6 Steyn to Thorpe, one run, goes forward to turn the ball to square leg
End of over 17 (3 runs) England 55/3 (87 more runs req)
DW Steyn 2-0-11-1 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 3* (9b) AJ Strauss 34* (57b 5x4)
17.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, plays and misses outside off
17.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on off stump, guided to point
17.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, outside off and leaves
17.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, no shot offered
17.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, still going to off requiring no effort from
the batsman
17.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run, much better, on off, plays carefully to
backward of point
End of over 18 (maiden) England 55/3 (87 more runs req)
AJ Hall 4-1-4-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 34* (57b 5x4) GP Thorpe 3* (15b)
18.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run, keeps very low but it is very far to the
off
18.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, played straight to extra cover
18.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, outside off and moves even further as it
hits the seam
18.4 Steyn to Strauss, no run
18.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run, a slow bouncer outside off, Strauss turns
a way
18.6 Steyn to Strauss, no run, still outside off, batsman leaves it
End of over 19 (maiden) England 55/3 (87 more runs req)
DW Steyn 3-1-11-1 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 3* (15b) AJ Strauss 34* (63b 5x4)
A selection of bats get brought out for Thorpe
19.1 Hall to Thorpe, two runs, worked off the feet to backward leg
19.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, still up at the batsman, turns to leg
19.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on off, Thorpe moves over to prod to the
off side
19.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on off, defends to the off, off the back
foot
19.5 Hall to Thorpe, no run, a quicker ball just to the off, beats the
bat which Thorpe hangs out
19.6 Hall to Thorpe, no run, comes across to the off to defend
End of over 20 (2 runs) England 57/3 (85 more runs req)
AJ Hall 5-1-6-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 34* (63b 5x4) GP Thorpe 5* (21b)
20.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run
20.2 Steyn to Strauss, FOUR, drives outside off, gets a thick edge
beating the slips
20.3 Steyn to Strauss, no run, well to the of
20.4 Steyn to Strauss, no run, played back to Steyn
20.5 Steyn to Strauss, no run, leaves, it is well to the off
20.6 Steyn to Strauss, no run, cannot beat point as he drives
End of over 21 (4 runs) England 61/3 (81 more runs req)
DW Steyn 4-1-15-1 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 5* (21b) AJ Strauss 38* (69b 6x4)
Captain Smith to have a go now
21.1 Smith to Thorpe, one run, on line runs wide of slip
21.2 Smith to Strauss, one run, pushes to short midwicket, a well
scampered single
21.3 Smith to Thorpe, no run, a lot of turn, just evades the bat to off
21.4 Smith to Thorpe, no run, quicker ball aimed at leg, padded away
21.5 Smith to Thorpe, no run, another good turn from on line to off
beats the bat once again
21.6 Smith to Thorpe, one run, Thorpe gets onto it and plays to mid-on
End of over 22 (3 runs) England 64/3 (78 more runs req)
GC Smith 1-0-3-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 7* (26b) AJ Strauss 39* (70b 6x4)
22.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, back to the bowler
22.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, well up, goes onto the back foot
22.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run, straight back to Hall
22.4 Hall to Thorpe, no run, on off, bat to ball, ball goes to back of
point
22.5 Hall to Thorpe, one run, outside off, Thorpe gets into line to run
the ball to 3rd man
22.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, forced onto the back foot
End of over 23 (1 run) England 65/3 (77 more runs req)
AJ Hall 6-1-7-0 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 8* (31b) AJ Strauss 39* (71b 6x4)
23.1 Smith to Thorpe, no run, on off, plays to the off side
23.2 Smith to Thorpe, no run, on line, all defence as he plays a
straight bat to the off side
23.3 Smith to Thorpe, no run, plays and misses as the ball rips from
middle to outside off
23.4 Smith to Thorpe, one run, flicked off the feet
23.5 Smith to Strauss, one run, drives to midwicket
23.6 Smith to Thorpe, one run, nudges to Ntini at midwicket, an easy
jog
End of over 24 (3 runs) England 68/3 (74 more runs req)
GC Smith 2-0-6-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 10* (36b) AJ Strauss 40* (72b 6x4)
24.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, onto the front foot and shuffling forward
to push back to Hall
24.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, beats the bat into the pads, on line but
the appeal is turned down, TV indicates a bad call
24.3 Hall to Thorpe, one run, driven to midwicket
24.4 Hall to Strauss, no run, outside off and leaves
24.5 Hall to Strauss, no run, shouldering arms as the ball is really
well to the off
24.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, leaves it yet again
End of over 25 (1 run) England 69/3 (73 more runs req)
AJ Hall 7-1-8-0 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 11* (39b) AJ Strauss 40* (75b 6x4)
25.1 Smith to Thorpe, one run, turns away and offers an opportunity to
play to midwicket
25.2 Smith to Strauss, no run, plays and misses, a big appeal for caught
behind is turned down
25.3 Smith to Strauss, no run
25.4 Smith to Strauss, one run, off the legs and neatly guided to fine
leg
25.5 Smith to Thorpe, no run
25.6 Smith to Thorpe, two runs, drops onto his knee and sweeps to fine
leg
End of over 26 (4 runs) England 73/3 (69 more runs req)
GC Smith 3-0-10-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 41* (78b 6x4) GP Thorpe 14* (42b)
26.1 Hall to Strauss, two runs, a short ball is hooked, miscued it goes
high towards midwicket but no-one is fielding there
26.2 Hall to Strauss, no run
26.3 Hall to Strauss, two runs, pulled low to wide of midwicket
26.4 Hall to Strauss, no run, right up to off stump, drives to mid-off
26.5 Hall to Strauss, no run, to mid-off
26.6 Hall to Strauss, (noball) no run, ball goes down leg
26.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, has to play a straight bat, Hall does his
own fielding
End of over 27 (5 runs) England 78/3 (64 more runs req)
AJ Hall 8-1-13-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 14* (42b) AJ Strauss 45* (85b 6x4)
27.1 Smith to Thorpe, one run, drives wide of mid-off
27.2 Smith to Strauss, one run, neat little sweep to Pollock at fine leg
27.3 Smith to Thorpe, no run
27.4 Smith to Thorpe, one run, driven to cover, de Bruyn tidies up
27.5 Smith to Strauss, no run, comes forward in defence, misses and the
pads get rapped, Smith appeals but no-one else bothers
27.6 Smith to Strauss, FOUR, short and pulled to wide of midwicket, a
scintillating shot
End of over 28 (7 runs) England 85/3 (57 more runs req)
GC Smith 4-0-17-0 - Park Drive End
GP Thorpe 16* (45b) AJ Strauss 50* (88b 7x4)
Match State: Drinks
Strauss 50 in 119 minutes from 90 balls (7x4, 0x6)
The light is really bad at this stage even with the stadium lights
on
28.1 Hall to Thorpe, no run, outside off, Thorpe is circumspect and
leaves it
28.2 Hall to Thorpe, no run, leaves, outside off
28.3 Hall to Thorpe, no run
28.4 Hall to Thorpe, one run, off the feet, around the corner to fine
leg
28.5 Hall to Strauss, no run, leaves it, ball continues harmlessly to
off
28.6 Hall to Strauss, no run, on line , comes forward in defence
End of over 29 (1 run) England 86/3 (56 more runs req)
AJ Hall 9-1-14-0 (1nb) - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 17* (49b) AJ Strauss 50* (90b 7x4)
29.1 Smith to Thorpe, no run, hits the pads, an appeal for lbw is
turned down, TV suggest that would have hit
29.2 Smith to Thorpe, no run, another appeal from a ball going straighter
29.3 Smith to Thorpe, FOUR, sweeping to deep backward leg
29.4 Smith to Thorpe, no run
29.5 Smith to Thorpe, two runs, drives into the covers
29.6 Smith to Thorpe, no run, dabs the ball wide of the slips
End of over 30 (6 runs) England 92/3 (50 more runs req)
GC Smith 5-0-23-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 50* (90b 7x4) GP Thorpe 23* (55b 1x4)
Umpires confer again regarding the light
Ntini will be coming on if light is not accepted
Light not offered, play continues
30.1 Ntini to Strauss, no run, down leg, leaves it
30.2 Ntini to Strauss, one run, short, a sweet little pull to backward
leg
30.3 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, into the pads
30.4 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, dives to the off side
30.5 Ntini to Thorpe, no run
30.6 Ntini to Thorpe, no run, bouncer outside off, it poses no threat
End of over 31 (1 run) England 93/3 (49 more runs req)
M Ntini 6-1-16-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 51* (92b 7x4) GP Thorpe 23* (59b 1x4)
Umpires confer again
Light is offered
Oddly, the umpires talk to Smith
Light is accepted and we go off
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
The players come out to play in very gloomy conditions
31.1 Steyn to Strauss, no run, accurate first ball, on line, Strauss
plays to mid-on
31.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run, nips back off the seam and hits Strauss
in the pads
31.3 Steyn to Strauss, two runs, gets onto the ball and drives to mid ff
31.4 Steyn to Strauss, one run, flicked off the pads to fine leg
31.5 Steyn to Thorpe, no run, wide and going wider on the off side
31.6 Steyn to Thorpe, no run
End of over 32 (3 runs) England 96/3 (46 more runs req)
DW Steyn 5-1-18-1 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 54* (98b 7x4) GP Thorpe 23* (61b 1x4)
32.1 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, well steered of the pads to a very fine
leg boundary
32.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run
32.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, no shot offered as the ball goes to the
off side
32.4 Pollock to Strauss, one run, square off the legs to square leg
32.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, slower ball and pitching right up,
Thorpe comes forward in defence
32.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, just to the off, played safely to point
End of over 33 (5 runs) England 101/3 (41 more runs req)
SM Pollock 8-2-27-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 59* (102b 8x4) GP Thorpe 23* (63b 1x4)
33.1 Steyn to Strauss, SIX, very short and outside off, a glorious pull
square of midwicket
33.2 Steyn to Strauss, no run
33.3 Steyn to Strauss, FOUR, cuts hard to 3rd man, Ntini doesn't see it
and makes no move to chase it
33.4 Steyn to Strauss, one run, a thick bottom edge gets the ball to
third man
33.5 Steyn to Thorpe, no run, pushes to the off side
33.6 Steyn to Thorpe, no run, good ball, on line and slightly short of a
length, Thorpe comes forward and blocks
End of over 34 (11 runs) England 112/3 (30 more runs req)
DW Steyn 6-1-29-1 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 70* (106b 9x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 23* (65b 1x4)
34.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, on the off, leaves
34.2 Pollock to Strauss, one run, glides the ball to 3rd man
34.3 Pollock to Thorpe, one run, turned off the feet to fine leg, an
easy paced run
34.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitches slightly short and nips into
the batsman
34.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, a lazy slash outside off which misses
34.6 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitches up and moves across the
batsman's body
End of over 35 (2 runs) England 114/3 (28 more runs req)
SM Pollock 9-2-29-1 - Duckpond End
GP Thorpe 24* (66b 1x4) AJ Strauss 71* (111b 9x4 1x6)
The sky is really leaden now with the chance of rain not very far
away
35.1 Smith to Thorpe, no run, pitches and spins away from the left
hander who offers no shot
35.2 Smith to Thorpe, no run, on off stump and pushed to cover
35.3 Smith to Thorpe, one run, clipped off the legs to forward leg
35.4 Smith to Strauss, no run, slightly over pitched but can only get
the ball to mid-off where de Bruyn fields
35.5 Smith to Strauss, no run, again played to de Bruyn
35.6 Smith to Strauss, one run, just on leg, gently worked to forward of
midwicket
End of over 36 (2 runs) England 116/3 (26 more runs req)
GC Smith 6-0-25-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 72* (114b 9x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 25* (69b 1x4)
36.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run, on off stump, cuts to point
36.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run, a bit wide outside off, Strauss is
nearly tempted but holds himself back
36.3 Pollock to Strauss, no run, pitches up and closer to the stumps,
played to leg side
36.4 Pollock to Strauss, no run
36.5 Pollock to Strauss, no run, to mid-off
36.6 Pollock to Strauss, one run, cuts hard to point, de Villiers has a
good half stop preventing a boundary
End of over 37 (1 run) England 117/3 (25 more runs req)
SM Pollock 10-2-30-1 - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 73* (120b 9x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 25* (69b 1x4)
37.1 Smith to Strauss, one run, a half sweep to short midwicket
37.2 Smith to Thorpe, no run, leans back to cut square, but there is no
power in the shot
37.3 Smith to Thorpe, one run, a definite sweep
37.4 Smith to Strauss, one run
37.5 Smith to Thorpe, no run
37.6 Smith to Thorpe, no run
End of over 38 (3 runs) England 120/3 (22 more runs req)
GC Smith 7-0-28-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 75* (122b 9x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 26* (73b 1x4)
38.1 Pollock to Strauss, no run
38.2 Pollock to Strauss, no run
38.3 Pollock to Strauss, FOUR, a good sweep to square leg
38.4 Pollock to Strauss, one run, leans into the ball and cuts to 3rd
man
38.5 Pollock to Thorpe, (noball) no run, outside off, chops the ball to
point
38.5 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive push to the on side
38.6 Pollock to Thorpe, no run, drives back to Pollock
End of over 39 (6 runs) England 126/3 (16 more runs req)
SM Pollock 11-2-36-1 (1nb) - Duckpond End
AJ Strauss 80* (126b 10x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 26* (76b 1x4)
39.1 Smith to Strauss, two runs, a stopped sweep to fine leg
39.2 Smith to Strauss, one run, a gentle cut to backward of point
39.3 Smith to Thorpe, FOUR, square drive wide of point
39.4 Smith to Thorpe, one run, drops down on one knee to sweep to deep
backward leg
39.5 Smith to Strauss, two runs, sweeps to fine leg, a fine return by
Pollock sees a chance for a run out but Strauss gets back in time
39.6 Smith to Strauss, one run, plays off the legs to square leg
End of over 40 (11 runs) England 137/3 (5 more runs req)
GC Smith 8-0-39-0 - Park Drive End
AJ Strauss 86* (130b 10x4 1x6) GP Thorpe 31* (78b 2x4)
40.1 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, short, Strauss gets onto the ball quickly a
and pulls to deep backward leg
40.2 Ntini to Strauss, no run, pushes to the covers
40.3 Ntini to Strauss, no run, on off , ball comes off the bat into the
pads
40.4 Ntini to Strauss, FOUR, wide and slower outside off, Strauss leans
back and cuts hard to deep backward point to clinch the win in the
First Test
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