2nd Test: West Indies v South Africa at Port of Spain, 8-12 Apr 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.05am local time (2.05pm GMT)
Welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the second test between West
Indies and South Africa
South Africa came out of the first Test with a gutsy but lucky draw
West Indies however is strengthened with the return of a near full
strength team
They are without Ryan Hinds who has a viral infection
Shaun Pollock is also still in South Africa and may only arrive for
the third Test
Predictions for today is sunny and partly cloudy while the
remaining fours days look grim with showers on the way
Queens Park Oval, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, is perhaps the most
picturesque in West Indies and seats about 25,000
Of the 53 Tests played here 27 innings have seen scores above 400
runs with 20 Tests drawn
There have also been 38 innings under 200 runs
South Africa won the only test these two have played here
West Indies have won the toss and will bat first
The pitch has quite a bit of grass so the bowlers will be happier
than last week
There are some cracks, wide of the line at this stage, but could
spread by day three and four
South Africa have left out Hall and Langeveldt for Zondeki
West Indies have Gayle, Sarwan, Lara and Bravo back
Nel to start to Hinds
0.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, pushed across the left hander
from over the wicket, left alone
0.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, leg side, gets the pad across, leaves, clips
the pad to Boucher, good carry
3 slips and gully
0.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, left alone, plays well inside
the line, Sheperd has a word to Nel about his follow through
0.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, line and length, dead bats that down the
pitch, Nel collects and makes as if he is going to throw at the
stumps
0.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, gets half forward, ball leaves him, thick
edge to ground and 3rd slip
0.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, left alone, good bounce, taken
shoulder high by Boucher
End of over 1 (maiden) West Indies 0/0
A Nel 1-1-0-0
CH Gayle 0* (0b) WW Hinds 0* (6b)
Ntini to share the new ball
Same field, 3 slips, gully and backward point behind the stumps on
the off
1.1 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off, on the angle across
the left hander
4th slip in
1.2 Ntini to Gayle, no run, outside off, movement back at the left
hander who leaves, brave leave, just over and wide of the off
1.3 Ntini to Gayle, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
stroked to the off, 86 mph
1.4 Ntini to Gayle, two runs, leg side, back, taken off the hips to
wards deep square leg, fine leg has a bit to do, trots through for
the second
1.5 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone again, cuts back from length,
clips the pad and just clears the off stump, polite appeal turned
down
1.6 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off, angled away this
time
End of over 2 (2 runs) West Indies 2/0
M Ntini 1-0-2-0
WW Hinds 0* (6b) CH Gayle 2* (6b)
2.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, bit too wide outside off, short of length,
left alone
2.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, fuller ball on the off, gets well forward,
defends to the off
2.3 Nel to Hinds, wide: no run, very wide and called as he pushes that
through, almost at 2nd slip
2.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, wide outside off, left alone
2.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone, very wide again, lost his target
here or having a go at Smith in the slips
Nel did pin Smith on the chin at Nets yesterday, resulting in a few
stiches and a thick plaster on the chin today
2.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, better line, on length, defends to the short
leg
2.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, back to slip, Boucher takes in front of 1st
slip
End of over 3 (1 run) West Indies 3/0
A Nel 2-1-1-0 (1w)
CH Gayle 2* (6b) WW Hinds 0* (12b)
3.1 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off, much quicker pitch
than the 1st test and also good bounce and carry
3.2 Ntini to Gayle, FOUR, outside off, drives, edges, goes between 4th
slip and gully, no 3rd man
3.3 Ntini to Gayle, no run, on the back foot just on the off, gets back
plays into the ground bouncing backwards, kicks it away from the
wickets
3.4 Ntini to Gayle, no run, beaten outside off, drives as it angles
across him, Boucher takes
3.5 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone this time, a tad too short and
just too wide
3.6 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 4 (4 runs) West Indies 7/0
M Ntini 2-0-6-0
WW Hinds 0* (12b) CH Gayle 6* (12b 1x4)
Bit of a waste of the new ball by the South Africans
4.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
4.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, better line, just outside off, short of
length, gets forward, plays inside the line, good leave
4.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, now he goes down the leg side, no need to
play at that either
4.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, gets a bit of swing back at the left hander,
pad bats defensively to the off, hit just outside line
4.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
4.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone, another ball wasted
End of over 5 (maiden) West Indies 7/0
A Nel 3-2-1-0 (1w)
CH Gayle 6* (12b 1x4) WW Hinds 0* (18b)
5.1 Ntini to Gayle, no run, outside off, short of a length, that takes
off as he pulls the bat away, Boucher takes above the head
5.2 Ntini to Gayle, no run, on the back foot now, gets one coming back
at him, inside high into the leg to the off
5.3 Ntini to Gayle, OUT: shortish, back and pulls, top edge goes
straight up, Boucher waits and waits and takes
West Indies 7/1, Partnership of 7
CH Gayle c Boucher b Ntini 6 (15b 1x4 0x6)
WW Hinds 0* (18b) M Ntini 2.3-0-6-1
3 slips and gully with backward point for Sarwan
5.4 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, gets forward all defensive, dabs down the
pitch
short leg also brough up now
5.5 Ntini to Sarwan, FOUR, outside off, bit full, drives, but gets the
thick edge wide of 3rd slip, no 3rd man
5.6 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, forced onto the back foot, coming back
from outside the off, jumps up to defend to ground
End of over 6 (4 runs) West Indies 11/1
M Ntini 3-0-10-1
WW Hinds 0* (18b) RR Sarwan 4* (3b 1x4)
6.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, slower ball, that does not get up at all,
dies and bounces short of Boucher
round the wicket now
6.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, same line though, outside off
6.3 Nel to Hinds, one run, well forward on the off, softly played into
the covers, Prince in quick, throw is wide, hits the running Hinds
and deflects to long-off
6.4 Nel to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, open him as he defends
with the body very open to the off
6.5 Nel to Sarwan, no run, pushed down the leg side, Nel could be in
for a short spell here
6.6 Nel to Sarwan, one run, leg side again, back, worked off the hips
to deep backward square leg
End of over 7 (2 runs) West Indies 13/1
A Nel 4-2-3-0 (1w)
RR Sarwan 5* (6b 1x4) WW Hinds 1* (21b)
7.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, just on the off, gets
back into the crease, defends square towards point
7.2 Ntini to Sarwan, OUT: short, gets back on the hook, top edge to Nel
coming in off the long leg rope
West Indies 13/2, Partnership of 6
RR Sarwan c Nel b Ntini 5 (8b 1x4 0x6)
WW Hinds 1* (21b) M Ntini 3.2-0-10-2
Crowd welcomes Brian Lara to the crease
4 slips and gully
7.3 Ntini to Lara, one run, leg stump line, jumping across on the front
foot, inside edge into the pad and away to fine leg
7.4 Ntini to Hinds, no run, gets half forward on the off, plays forward
in the crease, defends to the off
7.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, beaten outside off, pushed forward on the
off, ball leaves him
7.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run, leg stump line, gets forward and across too
far, taken on the pad, no appeal, going down
End of over 8 (1 run) West Indies 14/2
M Ntini 4-0-11-2
BC Lara 1* (1b) WW Hinds 1* (24b)
8.1 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, short, gets back and again that
jump across, defends to the on side
8.2 Nel to Lara, FOUR, Shot, outside off, just too short, gets back and
off the face of the bat helps it between gully and point
8.3 Nel to Lara, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
8.4 Nel to Lara, one run, fullish on line, too straight for lara, gets
back and nudges towards mid-on for the easy run
8.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, fuller on the off, gets forward and stroked
into the cover
8.6 Nel to Hinds, one run, pushed into the gap at cover point
End of over 9 (6 runs) West Indies 20/2
A Nel 5-2-9-0 (1w)
WW Hinds 2* (26b) BC Lara 6* (5b 1x4)
9.1 Ntini to Hinds, no run
9.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run
9.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run
9.4 Ntini to Hinds, legbye: two runs
9.5 Ntini to Hinds, one run
9.6 Ntini to Lara, no run
End of over 10 (3 runs) West Indies 23/2
M Ntini 5-0-12-2
WW Hinds 3* (31b) BC Lara 6* (6b 1x4)
10.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, very wide outside off, left alone
10.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, and again, lost his target
10.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, gets one closer to the bat, outside off,
angled in, edges, does not carry to Boucher
10.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, angled in from round the wicket, just short
of length, defends from the crease to the on side down the pitch
10.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, terrible ball, pitched very wide, went away
off the seam plus lift, Sheperd very lenient
10.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, short, leg side, steps inside it and lets it
climb over his back
End of over 11 (maiden) West Indies 23/2
A Nel 6-3-9-0 (1w)
BC Lara 6* (6b 1x4) WW Hinds 3* (37b)
11.1 Ntini to Lara, no run, pushed across Lara, left alone
11.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, on line, short of length, gets across with
that little jump, defends to the off
11.3 Ntini to Lara, no run, outside off, jumps across to leave, ball
cuts back hits just above the box, but is rubbing
11.4 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
11.5 Ntini to Lara, no run, slips that out outside off, full toss,
reaches for it, drags it across to a square midwicket
11.6 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 12 (maiden) West Indies 23/2
M Ntini 6-1-12-2
WW Hinds 3* (37b) BC Lara 6* (12b 1x4)
Kallis replaces the wayward Nel
12.1 Kallis to Hinds, one run, losener, leg side, dabs to the on side
12.2 Kallis to Lara, no run, outside off, left alone
12.3 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
12.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, line and length, gets him well forward
defending down the pitch
12.5 Kallis to Lara, no run, tries the bouncer, 81 mph, tennis ball
bounce to Boucher as Lara leaves
12.6 Kallis to Lara, two runs, on the back foot, just outside off,
pushed with timing through cover, tick outfield here at Port of
Spain
End of over 13 (3 runs) West Indies 26/2
JH Kallis 1-0-3-0
WW Hinds 4* (38b) BC Lara 8* (17b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Only 13 overs in the first hour from South Africa, something that
they struggle with, bowling 90 overs in scheduled time
Ntini will continue
13.1 Ntini to Hinds, no run, on line and length, gets forward in the
crease, pushed to the off, decides against the run as Prince is in
quickly
still 4 slips and a gully
13.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run, shortish on line, gets back standing up in
the crease as he pushes back to mid-off
13.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run, outside off, left alone, pulls the bat well
inside the line
13.4 Ntini to Hinds, one run, fullish on the legs, worled off the legs
to backward square leg, Lara calls him through as Boje dives
across
13.5 Ntini to Lara, no run, beauty, outside off, gets forward, ball
leaves him from a fuller length, beaten
13.6 Ntini to Lara, no run, fullish on the off, forcefull on drive,
Ntini gets down and collects cleanly, Lara almost diving to get
back into the crease
End of over 14 (1 run) West Indies 27/2
M Ntini 7-1-13-2
WW Hinds 5* (42b) BC Lara 8* (19b 1x4)
14.1 Kallis to Hinds, no run, line and length, gets forward defends
14.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, outside off, drives, swings away past the
edge
14.3 Kallis to Hinds, one run, full again, gets him coming forward
pushing ahead of backward point
14.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, good leave, good
line
14.5 Kallis to Lara, no run, too wide, left alone
14.6 Kallis to Lara, one run, on length and line, too straight for the
batsman, worked across to vacant midwicket
End of over 15 (2 runs) West Indies 29/2
JH Kallis 2-0-5-0
BC Lara 9* (22b 1x4) WW Hinds 6* (45b)
Zondeki on for Ntini
15.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, starts outside off, left alone
15.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
15.3 Zondeki to Lara, no run, just on the off, gets forward, stroked on
the bounce back to the bowler
15.4 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, too full to the wrong man, gets across and
strokes the cover drive through cover point area
15.5 Zondeki to Lara, three runs, too short this time, back and cuts
firmly, Gibbs hauls it in on the heavy outfield
15.6 Zondeki to Hinds, FOUR, outside off, too full, angles the bat from
the front foot, runs it between slips and gully
End of over 16 (11 runs) West Indies 40/2
M Zondeki 1-0-11-0
BC Lara 16* (27b 2x4) WW Hinds 10* (46b 1x4)
16.1 Kallis to Lara, FOUR, short, outside off, pulls, bottom edge, just
gets past the off stump, beats Boucher down the leg side
16.2 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
16.3 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
16.4 Kallis to Lara, one run, fullish on the leg, gets half forward
working it to deep square leg racing off the rope
16.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, well forward outside off, open blade, runs
it to gully
16.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, goes under the 83 mph bouncer
End of over 17 (5 runs) West Indies 45/2
JH Kallis 3-0-10-0
BC Lara 21* (31b 3x4) WW Hinds 10* (48b 1x4)
17.1 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, outside off, some lift, gets back and
outside half of the bat, head rips back, splits 3rd slip and
gully, no 3rd man
17.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, on the back foot, forcing from line,
punched to cover
17.3 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, 89 mph
17.4 Zondeki to Lara, no run, leg side, short, whips round on it, nearly
gloves it, Boucher appeals
17.5 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, taking the youngster on, short of length,
outside off, flashes from the back foot, in the air, through the
gap at wide gully again
17.6 Zondeki to Lara, no run, fuller on the off, stroked to the off
End of over 18 (8 runs) West Indies 53/2
M Zondeki 2-0-19-0
WW Hinds 10* (48b 1x4) BC Lara 29* (37b 5x4)
18.1 Kallis to Hinds, FOUR, fullish on the off, stroked with timing past
extra cover area
18.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, slower ball, 79
mph, left alone
18.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, great ball, pushes forward on the off,
leaves him slightly, beats the edge, Slips are up for the appeal,
no touch though
18.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, gets the front foot well across the time
as he defends firmly to the off
18.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, stays a touch low,
Boucher takes on the bounce
18.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, 90 mph
End of over 19 (4 runs) West Indies 57/2
JH Kallis 4-0-14-0
BC Lara 29* (37b 5x4) WW Hinds 14* (54b 2x4)
19.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, full toss outside off, crashes the drive
to backward point, Prince does brilliantly fielding it on the
bounce
19.2 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, too short, back, lashes that to midwicket
19.3 Zondeki to Lara, three runs, fullish on the off, gets forward and
pushed inside mid-off, must have timed that very well, chased to
the rope, 50 partnership
19.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, well left outside off
19.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
19.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run
End of over 20 (7 runs) West Indies 64/2
M Zondeki 3-0-26-0
BC Lara 36* (40b 6x4) WW Hinds 14* (57b 2x4)
20.1 Kallis to Lara, one run, short, gets back and hooked to ground and
deep square leg
20.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, on the back foot, got well across as he
pushes to the off
20.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
20.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
20.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, fullish, cant tempt him outside the off
20.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 21 (1 run) West Indies 65/2
JH Kallis 5-0-15-0
BC Lara 37* (41b 6x4) WW Hinds 14* (62b 2x4)
21.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, angled across, pitched outside leg, back
on the pull, thuds into the pad
21.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
21.3 Zondeki to Lara, one run, outside off, bit short, back and runs it
to 3rd man now posted
21.4 Zondeki to Hinds, legbye: one run, leg stump line, off the pad to
the on side
21.5 Zondeki to Lara, no run, tries to pull again, again the pace beats
him into the pads, going over, 89 mph
21.6 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (2 runs) West Indies 67/2
M Zondeki 4-0-27-0
WW Hinds 14* (63b 2x4) BC Lara 38* (46b 6x4)
22.1 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
22.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, better line, bit short, left alone but has
to pull the head away as it gets up
22.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
22.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
22.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, getting further away from the bat now, no
need to worry with that
22.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, well outside off, left alone, can only be
trying to frustrate Hinds
End of over 23 (maiden) West Indies 67/2
JH Kallis 6-1-15-0
BC Lara 38* (46b 6x4) WW Hinds 14* (69b 2x4)
23.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, beauty, starts going away, holds the line,
goes between bat and pad to Boucher
23.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, fullish, on line, stroked back down the
pitch to the bowler
23.3 Zondeki to Lara, no run, beauty again, just short of length, gets
half forward, gets up, inside edge into the arm, back down the
pitch
23.4 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, 87 mph
23.5 Zondeki to Lara, no run, leg side left alone
23.6 Zondeki to Lara, one run, on the legs, nudges to the on side
End of over 24 (1 run) West Indies 68/2
M Zondeki 5-0-28-0
BC Lara 39* (52b 6x4) WW Hinds 14* (69b 2x4)
The weather is still very good today, there are some cloud about,
but generally sunny
Nel back on
24.1 Nel to Lara, no run, gets on on target angled in from round the
wicket, back, jumping up to play to earth and on side
24.2 Nel to Lara, one run, fullish on line, plays with the angle as he
works it to fine leg
24.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
24.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, just on the off, gets up a bit from short of
length, well over it and in line, defends to the off
24.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, angled in, short of length, back, outside
half of the bat squirts to backward point
24.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, this one takes off
from a length, but started to wide to be of any danger, except
maybe Boucher
End of over 25 (1 run) West Indies 69/2
A Nel 7-3-10-0 (1w)
BC Lara 40* (54b 6x4) WW Hinds 14* (73b 2x4)
Could be the last over before lunch
25.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, just on the off, just short of length,
jumps across and dabs to backward point
25.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, fullish on the legs, gets well inside it
and pushed to the on side from the back foot
25.3 Zondeki to Lara, one run, full toss outside off, slashes at it,
thick edge flies away to Ntini at 3rd man
25.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
25.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
25.6 Zondeki to Hinds, one run, well forward on the off, stroked to wide
of mid-off, easy run and lunch
End of over 26 (2 runs) West Indies 71/2
M Zondeki 6-0-30-0
WW Hinds 15* (76b 2x4) BC Lara 41* (57b 6x4)
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back for the start of the 2nd session of day 1
South Africa with two wickets from poor shots may have edged the
first session, but the Lara factor now faces them
Ntini has bowled well, Nel was wayward and Lara targeted the young
Zondeki
bowling at 13 overs to the hour we are already four overs behind
and looks like some overtime again
Nel will get the session on its way, bowling to Hinds
26.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, stays round the wicket and stays outside the
off
26.2 Nel to Hinds, one run, leg stump line, back to the short ball,
nudges wide of midwicket
Lara at the moment is 1 run ahead of Tendulkar in career test runs
at 10135
26.3 Nel to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
26.4 Nel to Lara, no run, better line, still outside off, but Lara did
have to think about this one
26.5 Nel to Lara, no run, short, on line, goes under it, just clips the
back on its way through
26.6 Nel to Lara, two runs, outside off, very wide, dabs to the off, Nel
follows through, kicks the ball at the stumps, would have had him
out, but misses and gives away two over kicks
End of over 27 (3 runs) West Indies 74/2
A Nel 8-3-13-0 (1w)
WW Hinds 16* (78b 2x4) BC Lara 43* (61b 6x4)
Ntini on for Zondeki
27.1 Ntini to Hinds, legbye: one run, leg stump line, gets up a bit as
he flicks, off the thigh pad to fine leg
27.2 Ntini to Lara, one run, worked off the lehs to fine leg, Nel in
quick, Lara sends Hinds back, TV called for run out
Just got home
27.3 Ntini to Hinds, one run, onthe legs again, forward, nudges just
forward of squre leg, midwicket round to clean up
27.4 Ntini to Lara, no run, better line, outside off as it angles across
him
27.5 Ntini to Lara, no run, fullish on the leg stump, clipped to
midwicket where Zondeki covers up
27.6 Ntini to Lara, no run, almost a yorker on the off, dug out firmly
to mid-off
End of over 28 (3 runs) West Indies 77/2
M Ntini 8-1-15-2
WW Hinds 17* (80b 2x4) BC Lara 44* (65b 6x4)
28.1 Nel to Hinds, one run, angled down the leg side, gets forward and
cleanly helps it on its way to fine leg
28.2 Nel to Lara, no run, short outside off, gets back and defends to
the off
28.3 Nel to Lara, no run, shortish on the off, jumps across to defend to
the off
28.4 Nel to Lara, one run, round the wicket, fullish, missing leg stump,
worked down to fine leg
28.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, over the wicket, runs it wide across the left
hander
28.6 Nel to Hinds, one run, over the wicket, leg stump line, gets half
forward and nudges leg side behind square, Boucher goes afetr it
End of over 29 (3 runs) West Indies 80/2
A Nel 9-3-16-0 (1w)
WW Hinds 19* (83b 2x4) BC Lara 45* (68b 6x4)
Very blustery wind has come up
29.1 Ntini to Hinds, no run, line and length, defends down the off side
of the pitch
29.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run, gets forward, thuds low into the pad, huge
appeal, but outside leg and maybe even sliding away outside off,
good call Mr Dar
29.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
defends to the off
29.4 Ntini to Hinds, FOUR, too full on the legs, SHOT, clips that with
timing past midwicket
29.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, on line and length, gets up, beats the bat,
gloves, off the shoulder to gully
29.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run, short outside off, gets forward, rides the
bounce by pulling the head back
End of over 30 (4 runs) West Indies 84/2
M Ntini 9-1-19-2
BC Lara 45* (68b 6x4) WW Hinds 23* (89b 3x4)
30.1 Nel to Lara, no run, back to round the wicket, tries to angle it
in, left alone outside off
30.2 Nel to Lara, two runs, outside off, bit short, gets back and
punched past point, Prince, very quick over the ground, hauls it
in
30.3 Nel to Lara, no run, better line and length, just outside off,
angled in, gets forward, solid defence
30.4 Nel to Lara, no run, short, angled in, cuts back, has Lara on the
knees as he gets the head out the way
30.5 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, too full, forces from the crease,
but Boje does very well at cover
30.6 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, fullish, gets forward and firmly
defended to cover
End of over 31 (2 runs) West Indies 86/2
A Nel 10-3-18-0 (1w)
WW Hinds 23* (89b 3x4) BC Lara 47* (74b 6x4)
31.1 Ntini to Hinds, FOUR, shortish on the legs, gets back and pulls
well over midwicket, shot, and that wakes the crowd up
Gets the "Dancing Carib" girls off their feets and a couple of
sheel horns blowing
31.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run, defends to the off
Not a very big crowd, but spread all the way round the ground
31.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run, round the wicket, on line, bit short, back
and firmly punched at cover
31.4 Ntini to Hinds, no run, angled in, on line, gets half forward in
the crease pushing down the pitch
31.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, bowling wide of the
crease from round the wicket to avoid getting into the danger area
in the follow through
31.6 Ntini to Hinds, one run, leg stump line, plays on the angle down to
square leg
End of over 32 (5 runs) West Indies 91/2
M Ntini 10-1-24-2
WW Hinds 28* (95b 4x4) BC Lara 47* (74b 6x4)
32.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, round the wicket, on line, shortish, gets
back as he pushes towards mid-on
32.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, again, short, gets back and defends from line
to the off
32.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, over the wicket, left alone
32.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
32.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, drawn well forward, on line, squirts off the
outside half of the bat to gully
32.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, leg side bouncer, easily avoided
End of over 33 (maiden) West Indies 91/2
A Nel 11-4-18-0 (1w)
BC Lara 47* (74b 6x4) WW Hinds 28* (101b 4x4)
33.1 Ntini to Lara, three runs, fullish on the legs, stroked past Ntini
in his follow trhough, betas Zondeki at mid off and stops just
short of long-on rope, 47th 50 for Lara in 116 minutes, 75 balls
33.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run
33.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run
33.4 Ntini to Hinds, two runs, on the back foot, punched with the full
face of the bat down the line inside mid-off
33.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
33.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run, fullish, on line, drives too straight down
the pitch, bowlers stumps does the fielding
End of over 34 (5 runs) West Indies 96/2
M Ntini 11-1-29-2
BC Lara 50* (75b 6x4) WW Hinds 30* (106b 4x4)
Boje into the attack
34.1 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, defends to the off
34.2 Boje to Lara, FOUR, SHOT, gets forward, stroked through the line,
times the drives past extra cover
34.3 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
Boucher down the pitch to have a chat with Boje
34.4 Boje to Lara, FOUR, and again, too full, crashes the drive square
this time, bit of class in that
sweeper now posted
34.5 Boje to Lara, legbye: one run, gets forward, turns into the pad and
the on side
34.6 Boje to Hinds, one run, flighted on the leg, gently forward and
dabs wide of midwicket
End of over 35 (10 runs) West Indies 106/2
N Boje 1-0-9-0
WW Hinds 31* (107b 4x4) BC Lara 58* (80b 8x4)
35.1 Ntini to Hinds, one run, outside off, cuts back, hurries the shot,
gets bat on it, slides wide of gully to 3rd man
35.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, fullish on line, gets half forward all
defensive
35.3 Ntini to Lara, one run, on length, too much leg stump, genlt plays
from the crease nudging wide of midwicket
35.4 Ntini to Hinds, no run, angled across, back, forces back at Ntini,
in the air, but Ntini cant get the hands under it, taken just on
the bounce
35.5 Ntini to Hinds, OUT: outside off, goes after the drive, gets the
edge, and a well taken catch at 1st slip
West Indies 108/3, Partnership of 95
WW Hinds c Smith b Ntini 32 (110b 4x4 0x6)
BC Lara 59* (82b 8x4) M Ntini 11.5-1-31-3
Chanderpaul now gets a warm welcome from the crowd, blasts from
various shells and horns, but cheers and applause
35.6 Ntini to Chanderpaul, no run, gets forward on the off, comes back,
ooohhh, inside edge into the pad saves him on two counts, lbw and
a caught
End of over 36 (2 runs) West Indies 108/3
M Ntini 12-1-31-3
BC Lara 59* (82b 8x4) S Chanderpaul 0* (1b)
36.1 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, gets down low as he defends to
the off
36.2 Boje to Lara, no run, fullish on the legs, flicks cleanly but
square leg gets in the way
36.3 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, bit of turn and bounce gets the
inside edge into the pad
36.4 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side, Boucher
round to collect
36.5 Boje to Lara, one run, well forward, dead bats it to the off, quick
call, quick run, good cricket
Chanderpaul using the bail to mark his gaurd, hits it in a bit hard
and struggles to get it back out the pitch
36.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, on the back foot, turns back from
outside off, Boje fields
End of over 37 (1 run) West Indies 109/3
N Boje 2-0-10-0
BC Lara 60* (87b 8x4) S Chanderpaul 0* (2b)
Now we have the Carib dancing girls working the crowd up, dressed
in lovely yelloe tops and short blue shorts
37.1 Ntini to Lara, one run, fullish on the legs, goes at it hard, thick
inside edge squirts to square leg
37.2 Ntini to Chanderpaul, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
Chanderpaul with that very open stance, facing the bowler and then
just as the bowler delivers he gets side on
looks awkward evrytime you see it
37.3 Ntini to Chanderpaul, no run, defends to the off
37.4 Ntini to Chanderpaul, one run, on the legs, bit short, gets inside
the line and worked neatly behind square leg
Time for Sheperd to dance now, 111 on the board
37.5 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
37.6 Ntini to Lara, no run, on line, pitched shortish, defends from the
back foot to the off
End of over 38 (2 runs) West Indies 111/3
M Ntini 13-1-33-3
S Chanderpaul 1* (5b) BC Lara 61* (90b 8x4)
:-) Dar watching Sheperd decides to also get a skip in
38.1 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, sharp turn, inside edge
into the pad
38.2 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, fullish, shuffles down stroked to mid-
on
38.3 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, defends to the off
38.4 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run
38.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, back, nudges to short leg
38.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, fullish on the off, clips with the
spin, midwicket gathers
End of over 39 (maiden) West Indies 111/3
N Boje 3-1-10-0
BC Lara 61* (90b 8x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (11b)
Sheperd still skipping as he walks to square leg
Dar has not quite got the technique
Nel replaces Ntini
39.1 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, bit short from round the wicket,
defends from the back foot down the pitch
39.2 Nel to Lara, no run, swing and a miss outside off, pitched and
straightened
39.3 Nel to Lara, FOUR, outside off, a bit short, punched past cover
point, no stare from Nel that time
39.4 Nel to Lara, one run, shortish, on the legs, back, pushed into the
gap at midwicket
39.5 Nel to Chanderpaul, no run, angled in, short of length, stands up
in the crease and dabs down the pitch
39.6 Nel to Chanderpaul, no run, down the leg side, steps inside it and
leaves
End of over 40 (5 runs) West Indies 116/3
A Nel 12-4-23-0 (1w)
BC Lara 66* (94b 9x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (13b)
Match State: Drinks
40.1 Boje to Lara, no run, defends to the on side
40.2 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted up, getting turn, into the pad,
outside line
40.3 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward and across, pads it away
40.4 Boje to Lara, one run, flighted right up outside the off, stroked
to the off, sweeper in place on the cover point boundary
40.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, on the back foot, nudges towards gully
40.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, padded away
End of over 41 (1 run) West Indies 117/3
N Boje 4-1-11-0
BC Lara 67* (98b 9x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (15b)
41.1 Nel to Lara, two runs, on the back foot, punched from outside off,
between extra cover and mid-off
41.2 Nel to Lara, FOUR, magnificent, outside off, bit short, punched
with authority and power past cover point
41.3 Nel to Lara, no run, gets Nel going over the wicket, defends to the
off
41.4 Nel to Lara, no run, left alone as he pushes it across the left
hander
41.5 Nel to Lara, one run, touch short, gets back and pulls well to deep
square leg
41.6 Nel to Chanderpaul, no run, fullish on the off, defends to the off
End of over 42 (7 runs) West Indies 124/3
A Nel 13-4-30-0 (1w)
BC Lara 74* (103b 10x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (16b)
42.1 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, smothers
42.2 Boje to Lara, one run, outside off, well forward, defends, but with
the open face, runs it behins square on the off
42.3 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, outside offm beats him in the air,
shuffled out, had to slide the back foot back as Boucher has the
bails off
42.4 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, defends on the bounce to short leg
42.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker ball, hurries into him, gets
bat to it, runs it to the off
42.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, FOUR, goes on the sweep, thats out the middle
of the bat, a couple of bounce over the rope forward of square leg
End of over 43 (5 runs) West Indies 129/3
N Boje 5-1-16-0
BC Lara 75* (105b 10x4) S Chanderpaul 5* (20b 1x4)
43.1 Nel to Lara, one run, outside off, touch short, pushed into the gap
at cover
43.2 Nel to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
43.3 Nel to Chanderpaul, one run, leg stump line, touch short, whips
round on it and helps it to fine leg
43.4 Nel to Lara, no run, fullish on the off, forward and stroked
towards mid-on
43.5 Nel to Lara, no run, angled in, straightens off the pitch as he
punches straight at midwicket, a late call of no sends Shiv
scrambling back
43.6 Nel to Lara, no run, line and length, forward, defends to the off
End of over 44 (2 runs) West Indies 131/3
A Nel 14-4-32-0 (1w)
S Chanderpaul 6* (22b 1x4) BC Lara 76* (109b 10x4)
Nel leaves the field for some repairs, Hall on for him as 12th man
44.1 Boje to Chanderpaul, FOUR, slog sweep, one bounce to cow corner
44.2 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker ball, on the off, defends
44.3 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, on the sweep, under edge into short
leg Rudolph
44.4 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, on the back foot, defends
44.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, one run, flighted up, dabs past short leg,
midwicket round
44.6 Boje to Lara, no run, well outside off, sharp turn into the pad,
outside the line
End of over 45 (5 runs) West Indies 136/3
N Boje 6-1-21-0
S Chanderpaul 11* (27b 2x4) BC Lara 76* (110b 10x4)
Sun shining nicely on the mountains around the ground
One cloud blocking the sun out over the oval
break delay 1 "Rain"
Sorry about the technical break, but now it is raining at the
ground and the players are off
The news is that they will take tea now
It is only one cloud hovering over the ground and should move off
soon
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Sorry for the mix-up but the technical break cost us 5 balls
Zondeki bowling
45.1 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, two runs
45.2 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, one run
45.3 Zondeki to Lara, no run
45.4 Zondeki to Lara, one run
45.5 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run
45.6 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 46 (4 runs) West Indies 140/3
M Zondeki 7-0-34-0
BC Lara 77* (112b 10x4) S Chanderpaul 14* (31b 2x4)
Kallis on
46.1 Kallis to Lara, no run, Slips as he runs up and pushes down the off
Groundsman out with a whell barrow and some sawdust, races across
the outfield, dumps the sawdust and races back, only to loose his
footing and fall tipping the barrow to the joy of players and
crowd
46.2 Kallis to Lara, no run
46.3 Kallis to Lara, no run
46.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, just on the off, well forward and firmly
pushed into the covers
46.5 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, good leave as it
goes away from him
46.6 Kallis to Lara, no run, outside off, very wide, poor shot, goes
afetr, edges, does not carry to a diving Boucher
End of over 47 (maiden) West Indies 140/3
JH Kallis 7-2-15-0
S Chanderpaul 14* (31b 2x4) BC Lara 77* (118b 10x4)
47.1 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, on line, bit short, gets in behind
it and pushed to the on side
Zondeki also slipping, and here he comes again, not running as fast
this time
No he sent his assistant this time, much more casual approach
Still out there spreading the sawdust
Assistant takes a slow trot off the oval, he is not going to be
laughed at
47.2 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, FOUR, outside off, drives, edges, no second
slip, poor captaincy, quick bowler after tea, chance is now gone
Slip comes in now, horse has bolted
47.3 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, drives into the covers from the off
47.4 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, edges again, got over it with soft
hands, well sort of 2nd slip
47.5 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, FOUR, too much width, length, half volley
crashed through the covers
47.6 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, two runs, full again, not as wide, stroked
past cover with Prince chasing
End of over 48 (10 runs) West Indies 150/3
M Zondeki 8-0-44-0
BC Lara 77* (118b 10x4) S Chanderpaul 24* (37b 4x4)
48.1 Kallis to Lara, FOUR, outside off, short, waits plays that very
late on the cut, Prince diving from point gets a hand to it, but
it still races to the rope
48.2 Kallis to Lara, no run, just on the off, fuller, defends to the off
48.3 Kallis to Lara, no run, fullish on off, drives straight at mid-off
48.4 Kallis to Lara, FOUR, what more can one say, gets one just outside
off, fullish, drives past extra cover fetch that
48.5 Kallis to Lara, FOUR, and again, just a touch short, slashes it in
the air past gully
48.6 Kallis to Lara, one run, full on the legs, whips that with a flick
to deep square leg
End of over 49 (13 runs) West Indies 163/3
JH Kallis 8-2-28-0
BC Lara 90* (124b 13x4) S Chanderpaul 24* (37b 4x4)
That has woken this crowd up
and the ground has filled up abit since tea
49.1 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, fetch that one too, crashes the drive
between cover and extra cover, did not even bother chasing it
Carib girls are now out their seats geeing up the crowd
49.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, outside off, goes after it, lose shot,
beaten
49.3 Zondeki to Lara, no run, round the wicket, angled in, goes away off
the pitch, crowd cheers as lara leaves
49.4 Zondeki to Lara, no run, and again, angled in, goes away off the
pitch, spars at it, beaten
only one slip for Lara
49.5 Zondeki to Lara, one run, shortish, on line, worked to long leg,
looks for two, crowd shouts no, Ntini fires it in over the bails
2 slips for Shiv
49.6 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, just on the off, forward, defends
to point
End of over 50 (5 runs) West Indies 168/3
M Zondeki 9-0-49-0
BC Lara 95* (129b 14x4) S Chanderpaul 24* (38b 4x4)
Kallis to continue to Lara, I would have told the captain I have
pulled a muscle and cant bowl
50.1 Kallis to Lara, one run, round the wicket, very short, gets up
high, mistimed pull to square leg
50.2 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, ver the wicket, on line, stroked
down the pitch for Kallis to pick up
50.3 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, well forward, all defensive
50.4 Kallis to Chanderpaul, FOUR, fullish on the legs, well timed as he
stroked that inside mid-on
50.5 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, forward, just on the off, fullish,
stroked to cover point
50.6 Kallis to Chanderpaul, one run, full on the legs, worked gently to
deep square leg
End of over 51 (6 runs) West Indies 174/3
JH Kallis 9-2-34-0
S Chanderpaul 29* (43b 5x4) BC Lara 96* (130b 14x4)
51.1 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run
51.2 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, shuffles down the pitch, seen, dug
in, that gets up and nearly takes his head off, only just getting
out the way and nearly falling over
51.3 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, one run, short again, helps that around the
corner using the pace, Ntini does very well from fine leg
51.4 Zondeki to Lara, no run, just on the off, gets across and defends
down the off, crowd applauds
51.5 Zondeki to Lara, no run, outside off, drives firmly straight at
mid-off who fires back at the keeper, has him jumping back into
the crease
51.6 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, well bowled young
man
End of over 52 (1 run) West Indies 175/3
M Zondeki 10-0-50-0
S Chanderpaul 30* (46b 5x4) BC Lara 96* (133b 14x4)
52.1 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, very wide outside off, almost tired
ball, just reaches Boucher
52.2 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
52.3 Kallis to Chanderpaul, one run, fullish, stroked down the pitch,
stumps at the bowler end fumbles to mid-off, quick run
52.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, outside off, forward, defends to the off
52.5 Kallis to Lara, no run, outside off, looks to run it to the off,
beaten
52.6 Kallis to Lara, two runs, outside off, firmly driven, crowd are on
their feet, but sweeper denies them and Lara
End of over 53 (3 runs) West Indies 178/3
JH Kallis 10-2-37-0
S Chanderpaul 31* (49b 5x4) BC Lara 98* (136b 14x4)
53.1 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, gets back, pushed to
point from the crease
53.2 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, one run, on the leg side, shortish, back,
pushed wide of mid-on
53.3 Zondeki to Lara, wide: no run, big bouncer, called wide as Lara
cant reach up there
53.3 Zondeki to Lara, two runs, short again, drags that down on the pull
to deep midwicket and his 27th hundred
Lara now the highest centurion for West Indies
Only his 2nd here
53.4 Zondeki to Lara, (noball) one run
53.4 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, no run
53.5 Zondeki to Chanderpaul, one run
53.6 Zondeki to Lara, no run, outside off, back, cuts, bottom edge into
the ground and to Boucher
End of over 54 (7 runs) West Indies 185/3
M Zondeki 11-0-57-0 (1w 1nb)
S Chanderpaul 33* (53b 5x4) BC Lara 101* (139b 14x4)
What a great innings we were lucky to witness here from Lara
Turned it on at will when he wanted to, defended at other times,
but played some shots that will for a long time be imprinted on
the mind
Was also good to see the South Africans applaud his 100
54.1 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
54.2 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, touch short, cuts well,
but as well fielded by Prince diving to his right
54.3 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
54.4 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
54.5 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, line and length, gets forward,
defending
54.6 Kallis to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, fullish, gets across
and pushed to point
End of over 55 (maiden) West Indies 185/3
JH Kallis 11-3-37-0
BC Lara 101* (139b 14x4) S Chanderpaul 33* (59b 5x4)
Ntini gets to bowl at Lara now
55.1 Ntini to Lara, no run, outside off, gets up a bit, forcingin inside
half of the bat down the pitch
55.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, just on the leg stump, hurried back at him,
defends to the off
55.3 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
Dippenaar on the field now for Zondeki
55.4 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, full, width, forward, drives, fetch
55.5 Ntini to Lara, one run, short, does not get up as he pulls, bottom
half of the bat, rolls away to deep backward square leg
55.6 Ntini to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone angled across him
End of over 56 (5 runs) West Indies 190/3
M Ntini 14-1-38-3
BC Lara 106* (144b 15x4) S Chanderpaul 33* (60b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
Hope you are all enjoying this innings as much as I am
Maybe taking the captaincy away from Lara have taken the added
responsibility away from him and he can now concentrate on his
batting only
Tell us what you think at www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
Just a note to Rakesh, I am actually a South AFrican
Boje to bowl
56.1 Boje to Lara, no run, defends to the off
56.2 Boje to Lara, no run, defends to the n side
56.3 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, stroked to mid-off
56.4 Boje to Lara, one run, fullish on the legs, forward, clipped to
long-on
56.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side
56.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side,
rolls it to square leg
End of over 57 (1 run) West Indies 191/3
N Boje 7-1-22-0
BC Lara 107* (148b 15x4) S Chanderpaul 33* (62b 5x4)
57.1 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, outside off, overpitched, goes after it,
reaching across, catch is the call, but no-one fielding at gully
on the rope
57.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
57.3 Ntini to Lara, no run, well bowled, just on the off, goes away off
the pitch, well left
57.4 Ntini to Lara, no run, fullish on the legs, forces a bit on the
front foot, Prince again diving at mid-on saves four
57.5 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, fullish on the off, stroked down the line,
full face through the line, Zondeki dives right over it
57.6 Ntini to Lara, no run, drives again, not timed, hand comes off the
bat, rolls away to mid-off
End of over 58 (8 runs) West Indies 199/3
M Ntini 15-1-46-3
S Chanderpaul 33* (62b 5x4) BC Lara 115* (154b 17x4)
58.1 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off, flighted up, defends to
the off
58.2 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, gets well forward, flicked to square
leg
58.3 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, gets well forward and again worked
straight to square leg
58.4 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, half forward, nudges back down the
pitch
58.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, one run, flighted right up, shuffles down,
turns it into a full toss, stroked to mid-off who is deep enough
for the run
58.6 Boje to Lara, no run, forward, nudges with the spin to the on side
End of over 59 (1 run) West Indies 200/3
N Boje 8-1-23-0
S Chanderpaul 34* (67b 5x4) BC Lara 115* (155b 17x4)
59.1 Ntini to Chanderpaul, one run, leg stump line, length fine, but
worked neatly off the legs to Nel at long leg
59.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, outside off, stunning cover drive, de
Villiers does just as well, diving across at cover, that must have
stung
59.3 Ntini to Lara, no run, on the back foot, loose shot, trying to drag
it to the on side, ends up with the inside edge into the body
59.4 Ntini to Lara, no run, outside off, swing and a miss, big flash
outside the off, crowd repremands him
59.5 Ntini to Lara, no run, left alone, great leave, cuts back from
outside the off, round the wicket, just clears the off stump
59.6 Ntini to Lara, two runs, fullish into the legs, clkipped past a
chasing midwicket
End of over 60 (3 runs) West Indies 203/3
M Ntini 16-1-49-3
S Chanderpaul 35* (68b 5x4) BC Lara 117* (160b 17x4)
60.1 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
60.2 Boje to Chanderpaul, OUT: flighted up, turn and bounce, plays
through the line, inside half of the bat, loops back at Boje
West Indies 203/4, Partnership of 95
S Chanderpaul c & b Boje 35 (70b 5x4 0x6)
BC Lara 117* (160b 17x4) N Boje 8.2-1-23-1
A wicket deserved by Boje who has come back well after two pastings
early on from Lara and Chanderpaul
Thanks for all the mail, and good to see that 99% of you would
prefer to see Lara without the captaincy and keep on scoring 100's
60.3 Boje to Pagon, no run, flighted up, and at last a right hander,
defends down the pitch
60.4 Boje to Pagon, no run, defends from the front foot to silly point,
slip and short midwicket also in
60.5 Boje to Pagon, no run, stroked from the front foot back down the
pitch
60.6 Boje to Pagon, no run, outside off, well forward, nudges to gully
End of over 61 (maiden) West Indies 203/4
N Boje 9-2-23-1
BC Lara 117* (160b 17x4) DJ Pagon 0* (4b)
61.1 Ntini to Lara, one run, on the back foot, worked off the hips to
square leg, maybe a good ploy, give Lara one and then bowl at the
other batsman
61.2 Ntini to Pagon, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
61.3 Ntini to Pagon, no run, just on the off, back, pushed to the off
61.4 Ntini to Pagon, OUT: yorked, got forward, tried to get the bat down
on it, too late, knocks the middle stump back
West Indies 204/5, Partnership of 1
DJ Pagon b Ntini 0 (7b 0x4 0x6)
BC Lara 118* (161b 17x4) M Ntini 16.4-1-50-4
Bravo to the crease, debut test for him at his home ground
61.5 Ntini to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
61.6 Ntini to Bravo, no run, leg side, well wide, great diving stop from
Boucher, that was very wide and was going away even further
End of over 62 (1 run) West Indies 204/5
M Ntini 17-1-50-4
BC Lara 118* (161b 17x4) DJJ Bravo 0* (2b)
62.1 Boje to Lara, no run, well flighted up, and nearly does the same,
inside edge back down the pitch
62.2 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward this time, nudges towards square
leg
62.3 Boje to Lara, no run, outside off, looking for the rough, defends
firmly to the off
62.4 Boje to Lara, one run, outside off, turns out the rough, gets back,
waits and nudges wide of leg gully
62.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, gets forward, flicks to short fine leg
62.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, flighted on line, defends to the off
End of over 63 (1 run) West Indies 205/5
N Boje 10-2-24-1
BC Lara 119* (165b 17x4) DJJ Bravo 0* (4b)
I note a change in the mail to the effect that Lara will make runs
captain or not
63.1 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, fullish on the legs, gets forward and now
shows off the on drive wide of mid-on
63.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, angled in from outside the off, round the
wicket to the left hander, stroked to the off
63.3 Ntini to Lara, one run, outside off, touch short, chops that square
from the front foot to the cover sweeper
63.4 Ntini to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off, just a bit wide as
he gets back to over the wicket
63.5 Ntini to Bravo, FOUR, slips that down the leg side, gets nicely
inside the line and flicks it away fine
63.6 Ntini to Bravo, no run, back on line, wide of the crease, angled
in, defends down the on side of the pitch
End of over 64 (9 runs) West Indies 214/5
M Ntini 18-1-59-4
BC Lara 124* (168b 18x4) DJJ Bravo 4* (7b 1x4)
64.1 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward and over
it, defends to the off
64.2 Boje to Lara, no run, on the back foot, defends down the on side
64.3 Boje to Lara, no run, quicker ball, almost a yorker, dug out to the
off
64.4 Boje to Lara, two runs, outside off, full, drives, bit edgy,
squirst away behind square, cover sweeper has a bit to do
64.5 Boje to Lara, no run, nudges to the on side
64.6 Boje to Lara, no run, yorker fired in again, only just digs this
out back down the pitch
End of over 65 (2 runs) West Indies 216/5
N Boje 11-2-26-1
DJJ Bravo 4* (7b 1x4) BC Lara 126* (174b 18x4)
Nel replaces Ntini
65.1 Nel to Bravo, no run, starts short and won the off side, left alone
65.2 Nel to Bravo, no run, short of length, outside the off, left alone
65.3 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
65.4 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
65.5 Nel to Bravo, no run, just on the off, short of length, standing up
in the crease, defends to the off
65.6 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off, a bit of reverse in
that, come in close to the off, ooohhh and aaahs from behind the
stumps
End of over 66 (maiden) West Indies 216/5
A Nel 15-5-32-0 (1w)
BC Lara 126* (174b 18x4) DJJ Bravo 4* (13b 1x4)
66.1 Boje to Lara, three runs, outside off, cuts, edges wide of slips,
Boucher chases, stops near the rope, returns and oh dear hits the
helmet behind the stumps for 5 penalty runs
66.2 Boje to Bravo, no run
66.3 Boje to Bravo, no run
66.4 Boje to Bravo, one run
66.5 Boje to Lara, no run
66.6 Boje to Lara, no run
End of over 67 (9 runs) West Indies 225/5
N Boje 12-2-30-1
DJJ Bravo 5* (16b 1x4) BC Lara 129* (177b 18x4)
67.1 Nel to Bravo, OUT: reverse swing, comes in from wide, Bravo is
back, inside edge into the leg stump
West Indies 225/6, Partnership of 21
DJJ Bravo b Nel 5 (17b 1x4 0x6)
BC Lara 129* (177b 18x4) A Nel 15.1-5-32-1 (1w)
Match State: Drinks
Wickets falling around Lara now, and we start getting to the West
Indies tail
Whould be a pity for him to be stranded after this innings
For South Africa, again showing a lot of fight and would be quite
pleased with the score at the moment
Been asked a few times in the mails who I am, so here goes, dont
have a go at me please .. Keith Lane from South AFrica
67.2 Nel to Browne, no run, outside off, lots of reverse now, comes in
sharply, worked to square leg
67.3 Nel to Browne, no run, on the back foot, stays a bit low, has to
get the bat down, defends to the off
67.4 Nel to Browne, no run, gets well forward, defends from line and
length, amazing what a wicket does to a bowler, was wayward, now
has found some extra energy
67.5 Nel to Browne, no run, shortish outside off, pulls the bat inside
the line as he leaves
67.6 Nel to Browne, no run, angled in, gets a big stride in, into the
pad, Nel gives it the full appeal, not given was well down the
pitch and hit just outside off
End of over 68 (maiden) West Indies 225/6
A Nel 16-6-32-1 (1w)
BC Lara 129* (177b 18x4) CO Browne 0* (5b)
68.1 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted on the off, clips towards midwicket
68.2 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward outside off, lets it turn into
the pad outside the off
68.3 Boje to Lara, no run, and again, turns into the pad, polite appeal,
Sheperd says not out, Boje says "Why Not", Sheperd breaks into a
laugh
68.4 Boje to Lara, one run, stroked just wide of mid-on
68.5 Boje to Browne, no run, defends to suilly point in for the right
hander
68.6 Boje to Browne, no run, well forward, defends on the bounce to
Silly point
End of over 69 (1 run) West Indies 226/6
N Boje 13-2-31-1
BC Lara 130* (181b 18x4) CO Browne 0* (7b)
69.1 Nel to Lara, no run, round the wicket. stills gets a bit of
reverse, Lara not interested, leaves
69.2 Nel to Lara, no run, angled into the legs, gets forward and nudges
from the crease to the on side
69.3 Nel to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
69.4 Nel to Lara, no run, gets well forward outside off, tucks the bat
in well behind the pad leaving
69.5 Nel to Lara, legbye: one run, off the pad to fine leg, Nel not
happy with himself
69.6 Nel to Browne, FOUR, full toss outside off, driven away through the
covers, Nel is now annoyed with himself
End of over 70 (5 runs) West Indies 231/6
A Nel 17-6-36-1 (1w)
BC Lara 130* (186b 18x4) CO Browne 4* (8b 1x4)
70.1 Boje to Lara, three runs, outside off, lots of turn, got back and
waited, chops it away past slip
70.2 Boje to Browne, no run, well forward, defends to the off
70.3 Boje to Browne, no run, quicker ball, holds the line into the pad,
outside line
70.4 Boje to Browne, one run, well forward, sweeps, gets the bottom edge
down to long leg
70.5 Boje to Lara, no run, pushed into the covers
70.6 Boje to Lara, one run, on the front foot, sweeps late to long leg
End of over 71 (5 runs) West Indies 236/6
N Boje 14-2-36-1
BC Lara 134* (189b 18x4) CO Browne 5* (11b 1x4)
71.1 Nel to Lara, no run, round the wicket, angled in, strokes the full
ball to mid-on
71.2 Nel to Lara, no run, on the back foot, gets through the defence, on
the back foot, thuds into the pad, appeals, Dar says no, that was
very close
71.3 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, comes into him, pushes at it,
beaten
71.4 Nel to Lara, no run, fullish, stroked to mid-off
71.5 Nel to Lara, one run, fullish on the off, gets forward and firmly
slaps that through the covers, sweeper cleans up
71.6 Nel to Browne, no run, outside off, full, drives to point, Prince
again is clean in the pick up
End of over 72 (1 run) West Indies 237/6
A Nel 18-6-37-1 (1w)
BC Lara 135* (194b 18x4) CO Browne 5* (12b 1x4)
72.1 Boje to Lara, two runs, fullish on the legs, stands as tall as he
can, clips that to deep wide midwicket
72.2 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted up on the off, good dip, defends to
the off
72.3 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward, allows that to turn into the
pad
72.4 Boje to Lara, one run, outside off, flighted again, this time gets
across and stroked to the cover sweeper
72.5 Boje to Browne, no run, on line and length, round the wicket,
defends down the pitch
72.6 Boje to Browne, no run, flighted on the off, gets a bit of turn,
defends neatly towards gully
End of over 73 (3 runs) West Indies 240/6
N Boje 15-2-39-1
BC Lara 138* (198b 18x4) CO Browne 5* (14b 1x4)
73.1 Nel to Lara, one run, shortish from round the wicket, gets well
back and worked off the hips towards deep square leg
73.2 Nel to Browne, no run, outside off, late reverse swing, gets well
forward, outside line, loops to gully, appeal, not given
73.3 Nel to Browne, no run, defends from the front foot to the off
73.4 Nel to Browne, no run, short outside off, does get up, not
interested, left alone
73.5 Nel to Browne, no run, left alone outside off
73.6 Nel to Browne, one run, leg stumps line, runs it to fine leg
End of over 74 (2 runs) West Indies 242/6
A Nel 19-6-39-1 (1w)
CO Browne 6* (19b 1x4) BC Lara 139* (199b 18x4)
74.1 Boje to Browne, no run, outside off, gets well forward and over it,
dabs to gully
74.2 Boje to Browne, one run, on the sweep, just gets gloves or top of
the bat to it, appeals, not given
74.3 Boje to Lara, no run
74.4 Boje to Lara, two runs, outside off, gets half back, opens the
face, delicate little tickle past the slip
74.5 Boje to Lara, two runs, this time on the drive, genuine edge, but
wide of slip, Prince has work to do from square sweeper
74.6 Boje to Lara, no run
End of over 75 (5 runs) West Indies 247/6
N Boje 16-2-44-1
CO Browne 7* (21b 1x4) BC Lara 143* (203b 18x4)
75.1 Nel to Browne, two runs, outside off, reverse finds the inside edge
as he drives to the off, ends up fine, but wide of fine leg
75.2 Nel to Browne, no run, gets well forward to the short of length
ball, all defensive to gully
75.3 Nel to Browne, no run, left alone outside off, no reverse that time
75.4 Nel to Browne, two runs, bit too full outside off, gets forward and
strokes the drive past cover
75.5 Nel to Browne, no run, fullish, angled at the toes, leans across
and clips neatly to mid-on
75.6 Nel to Browne, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 76 (4 runs) West Indies 251/6
A Nel 20-6-43-1 (1w)
BC Lara 143* (203b 18x4) CO Browne 11* (27b 1x4)
76.1 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted on the off, bit of drift there,
stroked back to bowler
76.2 Boje to Lara, one run, outside off, forward, stroked to the off
forward of cover, east quick run
76.3 Boje to Browne, no run, defends down the pitch
76.4 Boje to Browne, no run, defends down the pitch
76.5 Boje to Browne, no run, well forward and over it, runs off the face
to gully
76.6 Boje to Browne, no run, on the drive, outside half of the nat,
squirts to gully
End of over 77 (1 run) West Indies 252/6
N Boje 17-2-45-1
BC Lara 144* (205b 18x4) CO Browne 11* (31b 1x4)
Zondeki back
77.1 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, 78 mph for the
warmup ball
77.2 Zondeki to Lara, no run, left alone outside off
Zondeki not the strong build of a Nel or Ntini, farly slight, but
has a nice rhythm and a quick arm action
77.3 Zondeki to Lara, one run, outside off, half forward, opens the
face, runs it towards 3rd man
77.4 Zondeki to Browne, one run, fullish on line, forward, worked
towards midwicket
77.5 Zondeki to Lara, no run, outside off, drives, ball leaves him off
the pitch, beaten
Zondeki still only 22 so has time to mature and put on the odd
muscle or two
77.6 Zondeki to Lara, no run, outside off, draws him forward and again
beats the edge as it leaves him off the pitch
End of over 78 (2 runs) West Indies 254/6
M Zondeki 12-0-59-0 (1w 1nb)
CO Browne 12* (32b 1x4) BC Lara 145* (210b 18x4)
78.1 Boje to Browne, FOUR, flighted up, drives, in the air, Boje goes
the wrong way to take the catch, comes off his rump to deflects to
long-off
78.2 Boje to Browne, no run, well forward, defends
78.3 Boje to Browne, no run, defends well on the front foot
78.4 Boje to Browne, no run, flighted up, defends
78.5 Boje to Browne, no run, defends back down the pitch
78.6 Boje to Browne, no run, defends to the off
End of over 79 (4 runs) West Indies 258/6
N Boje 18-2-49-1
BC Lara 145* (210b 18x4) CO Browne 16* (38b 2x4)
The return catch was just not seen by Boje, and when he turned
around to Sheperd the umpire said, I did not see that either
79.1 Zondeki to Lara, FOUR, outside off, too short, cuts, splits the
sweeper and 3rd man
79.2 Zondeki to Lara, one run, outside off, forward, nudges to the off,
150 and crowd goes wild
His highest score here was 122
79.3 Zondeki to Browne, one run, outside off, gets half back, inside
edge into the chest, rebounds to the off, quick run taken
79.4 Zondeki to Lara, one run, gets half forward, worked from line
towards deep square leg
79.5 Zondeki to Browne, no run, left alone outside off, bit wide and bit
short
79.6 Zondeki to Browne, one run, outside off, gets well forward,
defensive push runs into the gap at cover
End of over 80 (8 runs) West Indies 266/6
M Zondeki 13-0-67-0 (1w 1nb)
CO Browne 18* (41b 2x4) BC Lara 151* (213b 19x4)
New ball available
And we go into overtime with 10 overs still to be bowled
Any contributions will be gladly accepted
80.1 Boje to Browne, one run, fullish, sweeps nehind square
80.2 Boje to Lara, no run, fullish on the legs, gets inside it and
flicks hard, straight at leg gully
80.3 Boje to Lara, no run, outside off, sweeps, into the pad, appeals,
outside the line
80.4 Boje to Lara, one run, fullish, just on the legs, flicks very fine
to fine leg racing in off the rope
80.5 Boje to Browne, no run, leg stump line, gets well forward defends
80.6 Boje to Browne, no run, flighted left hand over, defends from line
to the off
End of over 81 (2 runs) West Indies 268/6
N Boje 19-2-51-1
BC Lara 152* (216b 19x4) CO Browne 19* (44b 2x4)
81.1 Zondeki to Lara, one run, outside off, well forward, stroked to
cover, field spread for Lara, giving him the one
81.2 Zondeki to Browne, no run, outside off, short, and that is the
first one that realy stays low, gets the bat down, and plays with
the very toe of the bat
81.3 Zondeki to Browne, no run, left alone outside the off
81.4 Zondeki to Browne, no run, outside off, short, tentative push to
the off, maybe the low bounce is still on his mind
81.5 Zondeki to Browne, no run, forward, all defensive to the off
81.6 Zondeki to Browne, no run, left alone outside off, bounces twice to
Boucher
End of over 82 (1 run) West Indies 269/6
M Zondeki 14-0-68-0 (1w 1nb)
BC Lara 153* (217b 19x4) CO Browne 19* (49b 2x4)
82.1 Boje to Lara, no run, flighted right up, dips under the bat as he
drives
82.2 Boje to Lara, no run, leg side, spins across him
82.3 Boje to Lara, no run, defends
82.4 Boje to Lara, no run, defends
82.5 Boje to Lara, no run, defends to on side
82.6 Boje to Lara, one run, outside off, bit short, gets back and chops
the cut gently forward of gully area
End of over 83 (1 run) West Indies 270/6
N Boje 20-2-52-1
BC Lara 154* (223b 19x4) CO Browne 19* (49b 2x4)
83.1 Zondeki to Lara, one run, angled from round the wicket, worked
neatly off the pads to fine leg for a walked run, maybe a bit of
cramp for Lara
83.2 Zondeki to Browne, no run, forward on the off, stroked gently to
the off
83.3 Zondeki to Browne, (noball) no run, oversteps, defends down the
pitch
Lara is now 12 runs away from 20,000 first class runs
83.3 Zondeki to Browne, no run, outside off, gets a bit of reverse,
drives, right hand drags it across to mid-on
83.4 Zondeki to Browne, (noball) no run, oversteps again, pad bat as he
drives to cover
83.4 Zondeki to Browne, no run, line and length, again getting some
reverse, defends to the off
83.5 Zondeki to Browne, no run, left alone outside off, bit short, stays
down, Boucher with trouble on the bounce
Holding praising Zondeki, so not a bad thing for the youngster
83.6 Zondeki to Browne, no run, outside off, coming in, defends to the
off
End of over 84 (3 runs) West Indies 273/6
M Zondeki 15-0-71-0 (1w 3nb)
BC Lara 155* (224b 19x4) CO Browne 19* (56b 2x4)
Kallis going to have a go for a few overs
84.1 Kallis to Lara, no run, strats line and length and is defended into
the covers
84.2 Kallis to Lara, no run, way down the leg side, Boucher has to
stretch late in the day
84.3 Kallis to Lara, no run, on line, bit short, Lara has closed shop
for the day it seems, important for him to be there tomorrow
morning
84.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, angled in, stays low, beats the bat, into
the pad, Kallis is excited, Sheperd is not, outside the line
84.5 Kallis to Lara, no run, gets well across to the off, defends to the
on side
84.6 Kallis to Lara, no run, outside the off, fullish, strokes the drive
towards mid-off
End of over 85 (maiden) West Indies 273/6
JH Kallis 12-4-37-0
CO Browne 19* (56b 2x4) BC Lara 155* (230b 19x4)
So we have 5 overs or 8 minutes before the cut off time, what is
not bowled today is lost
Ntini to have a go
85.1 Ntini to Browne, bye: FOUR, outside off, stays down, Boucher a bit
sloppy, bounces over his gloves as he pulls his head away
85.2 Ntini to Browne, no run, left alone outside off
85.3 Ntini to Browne, no run, left alone outside off, does come well
forward, but plays well inside the line
85.4 Ntini to Browne, no run, left alone, again plays well inside it
85.5 Ntini to Browne, no run, left alone outside off
85.6 Ntini to Browne, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, gets
all defensive on the front foot
End of over 86 (4 runs, maiden) West Indies 277/6
M Ntini 19-2-59-4
BC Lara 155* (230b 19x4) CO Browne 19* (62b 2x4)
86.1 Kallis to Lara, no run, defends from the front foot
86.2 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, jumps well across
to cover any movement back
86.3 Kallis to Lara, no run, left alone outside off, again he jumps
across covering the stumps
86.4 Kallis to Lara, no run, fullish on the off, gets half forward, all
defensive
86.5 Kallis to Lara, FOUR, full toss on the leg stump, gets half forward
and does not waste that ball, clipped to deep wide midwicket
86.6 Kallis to Lara, no run, well behind it, defends from line and
length, thats over and time is the word from Sheperd
End of over 87 (4 runs) West Indies 281/6
JH Kallis 13-4-41-0
CO Browne 19* (62b 2x4) BC Lara 159* (236b 20x4)
Smith trots across to Lara and applauds his innings, others round
to clap him on the back
Good spirit in the game and good to see
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
An innings that stands out in the West Indies card, 159 out of 281,
not much more I can say about his innings, was a little gem on a
pitch that was not that easy to bat on
Ntini will be happy with four wickets after coming away from the
first without any
Nel started off weakly and finished strongly
While Zondeki stood tall even after being attacked by Lara
A good days cricket and good night from me
Hopefully you will join us again at 10:05 tomorrow (14:05 GMT)
Hello and welcome to Wisden Cricinfo's live coverage for the second
day's play of the second test between West Indies and South Africa
being played Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
At the end of day one, West Indies were 281/6, Lara unbeaten at
159* and Browne at 19*
Players and Umpires are coming to the middle
Play is about to start
Browne on strike and Ntini is the bowler
New ball is overdue and has not taken by Smith yet
87.1 Ntini to Browne, no run, short in length ball, gets right behind
the line, defends it to short leg
87.2 Ntini to Browne, FOUR, full and wide outside off, wdith offers,
Browne drives it in the air wit angle bat to third man region for
four
Smith now taken the new ball
87.3 Ntini to Browne, no run, on target, defends it to cover
87.4 Ntini to Browne, one run, short in length, on off stump, defends it
to leg side and run a quick single
87.5 Ntini to Lara, one run, short in length again, on leg stump, Lara
jumps up and turned to leg side for an easy single
87.6 Ntini to Browne, no run, good length ball, outside off and swings
away, plays and misses
End of over 88 (6 runs) West Indies 287/6
M Ntini 20-2-65-4
BC Lara 160* (237b 20x4) CO Browne 24* (67b 3x4)
Nell on
88.1 Nel to Lara, one run, full ball, from round the wicket and swings
into the batsman, in the air, lara works it away to leg side for
a single
88.2 Nel to Browne, no run, good length ball and angling away, Browne
tries to defend it on the off side, misses the edge on the way to
keeper
88.3 Nel to Browne, no run, fuller in length and again a good shape away
from the batsman, plays and misses
88.4 Nel to Browne, legbye: one run, inswinger, on leg stump, off the
pads to fine leg
88.5 Nel to Lara, no run, short and wide outside off, seaming further
away, Lara cuts and misses
88.6 Nel to Lara, one run, on leg stump, turned to square leg
End of over 89 (3 runs) West Indies 290/6
A Nel 21-6-45-1 (1w)
BC Lara 162* (240b 20x4) CO Browne 24* (70b 3x4)
89.1 Ntini to Lara, no run, short in length ball, from wide of the
crease, pitches well outside off and keeps low a bit, defends it
to gully
89.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, pitches on middle stump and swings in, gets
right behind the line, defends it back to bowler
89.3 Ntini to Lara, one run, short in length ball, outside off, punches
it to deep cover point region for a single
89.4 Ntini to Browne, no run, good length ball and swings away,left
alone
89.5 Ntini to Browne, no run, well outside off and swings in
sharply,left alone
89.6 Ntini to Browne, no run, again inswinger, solidly played to off
side
End of over 90 (1 run) West Indies 291/6
M Ntini 21-2-66-4
BC Lara 163* (243b 20x4) CO Browne 24* (73b 3x4)
90.1 Nel to Lara, no run, full ball, on off stump, driven to cover
90.2 Nel to Lara, FOUR, what way to gets his first class 20,000 runs!
full and wideo utside off, lovely cover drive on the front foot
for four
90.3 Nel to Lara, no run
90.4 Nel to Lara, one run, on middle and leg stump, turned to fine leg
for a single
90.5 Nel to Browne, two runs, full from wide of crease, angling in, on
leg stump, worked away to deep square leg
90.6 Nel to Browne, no run, full ball, on middle and leg stump, driven
to mid-on
End of over 91 (7 runs) West Indies 298/6
A Nel 22-6-52-1 (1w)
BC Lara 168* (247b 21x4) CO Browne 26* (75b 3x4)
91.1 Ntini to Lara, no run, slightly short in length outside off and
keeps low, Lara pulls and misses
91.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, again short in length ball, well outside
off, tries to pull it, this time bottom edge on the bounce to
keeper
91.3 Ntini to Lara, one run, fuller length outside off, cracking cover
drive to sweeper cover
91.4 Ntini to Browne, no run, good length ball, outside off, gets some
pace and bounce, well left
91.5 Ntini to Browne, OUT: from wide of the crease, pitches outside off
and swings in sharply, Browne tries to defend it on the front
foot, gets an inner edge onto pads and goes in the air, Rudolph
takes an easy catch at short leg, Ntini gets his 5th wicket!
West Indies 299/7, Partnership of 74
CO Browne c Rudolph b Ntini 26 (77b 3x4 0x6)
BC Lara 169* (250b 21x4) M Ntini 21.5-2-67-5
Powell is the new batsman
91.6 Ntini to Powell, no run, short in length, keeps low, defends it to
off side
End of over 92 (1 run) West Indies 299/7
M Ntini 22-2-67-5
BC Lara 169* (250b 21x4) DB Powell 0* (1b)
92.1 Nel to Lara, no run, short and wide outside off, left alone
92.2 Nel to Lara, one run, on leg stump, turned to leg side and brought
up 300 for West Indies
92.3 Nel to Powell, no run, way down the leg side through to keeper
92.4 Nel to Powell, no run
92.5 Nel to Powell, no run, on target, defends it to leg side and wants
a single, sent back by skipper
92.6 Nel to Powell, legbye: one run, down the leg side, off the pads to
leg side
End of over 93 (2 runs) West Indies 301/7
A Nel 23-6-53-1 (1w)
DB Powell 0* (5b) BC Lara 170* (252b 21x4)
93.1 Ntini to Powell, no run, short and wide away ouside off, left alone
93.2 Ntini to Powell, no run, once again, short ball, outside off, plays
and misses
93.3 Ntini to Powell, no run, from wide of the crease, pitches it short,
Powell takes it on the arm
93.4 Ntini to Powell, no run, again a play and miss outside off
93.5 Ntini to Powell, no run, on target, this time gets right behind the
line, defends it to point
93.6 Ntini to Powell, no run, full ball, from wide of the crease and
nips back a bit, gets his front foot well forward and defends it
with full face of the bat to mid-off
End of over 94 (maiden) West Indies 301/7
M Ntini 23-3-67-5
BC Lara 170* (252b 21x4) DB Powell 0* (11b)
94.1 Nel to Lara, one run, short in length ball, outside off, tries to
pull it through midwicket, misstimes it
94.2 Nel to Powell, no run, short and wide outside off, left alone
94.3 Nel to Powell, one run
94.4 Nel to Lara, no run, just wide outside off and swings in a bit,
well left by Lara
94.5 Nel to Lara, no run, again well wide outside off, swings further
away, lets it go through to keeper
94.6 Nel to Lara, no run, well wide outside again no shot offered
End of over 95 (2 runs) West Indies 303/7
A Nel 24-6-55-1 (1w)
DB Powell 1* (13b) BC Lara 171* (256b 21x4)
95.1 Ntini to Powell, no run, short in length, pushed to point
95.2 Ntini to Powell, no run, short and wide outside off, tries to force
it off the back-foot, beaten by swing
95.3 Ntini to Powell, no run, full ball, on off stump, good drive on the
front foot down the ground to mid-off, Boje dives and save runs
95.4 Ntini to Powell, FOUR, short ball, beautifully pulled away to deep
midwicket for four
95.5 Ntini to Powell, (noball) no run, sharp inswinger, from wide of the
crease, ball just goes over the top of off stump on the way to
keeper
95.5 Ntini to Powell, no run, short and wide outside off, left alone
95.6 Ntini to Powell, one run, fuller length ball, driven to wide of
mid-off fielder and run a quick single
End of over 96 (6 runs) West Indies 309/7
M Ntini 24-3-73-5 (1nb)
DB Powell 6* (20b 1x4) BC Lara 171* (256b 21x4)
96.1 Nel to Powell, FOUR, pitched short, Powell nicely picked it and
pulled away to deep midwicket fence for four
96.2 Nel to Powell, no run, just wide outside off, Powell gets his frotn
foot well forward outside the line of the off stump, lets it go
through to keeper
96.3 Nel to Powell, no run, down the leg side, off the pads to wide of
keeper, Boucher dives towards his left and save extras
96.4 Nel to Powell, no run, on target, gets right behind the line,
defends it to mid-on
96.5 Nel to Powell, one run, on leg stump, driven to deep square leg
96.6 Nel to Lara, no run, short ball, down the leg side, Lara tries to
work it on the on side, misses it through to keeper
End of over 97 (5 runs) West Indies 314/7
A Nel 25-6-60-1 (1w)
DB Powell 11* (25b 2x4) BC Lara 171* (257b 21x4)
97.1 Ntini to Powell, no run, short in length, pushed back to bowler
97.2 Ntini to Powell, no run, on off stump, defends it to point
97.3 Ntini to Powell, FOUR, slightly short in length, tries to drive on
the back-foot, edges it between slip and gully to third man region
for four
97.4 Ntini to Powell, OUT: Gone! good come back delivery from Ntini!
from wide of the crease, angling in and keeps low, Powell unable
to digs it out, ball hits the middle stump
West Indies 318/8, Partnership of 19
DB Powell b Ntini 15 (29b 3x4 0x6)
BC Lara 171* (257b 21x4) M Ntini 24.4-3-77-6 (1nb)
Collins walks in
97.5 Ntini to Collins, no run, again well wide from crease and angling
in, defended well to point
97.6 Ntini to Collins, no run, again outside off and keeps low, plays
and misses
End of over 98 (4 runs) West Indies 318/8
M Ntini 25-3-77-6 (1nb)
BC Lara 171* (257b 21x4) PT Collins 0* (2b)
98.1 Nel to Lara, no run, wide outside off, plays and misses
98.2 Nel to Lara, no run, short ball, cuts to point region
98.3 Nel to Lara, no run, pushed to mid-off
98.4 Nel to Lara, no run, short and wide outside off, plays a miscued
shot back to bowler
98.5 Nel to Lara, no run, slightly short ball, kept low, plays and
misses
98.6 Nel to Lara, no run
End of over 99 (maiden) West Indies 318/8
A Nel 26-7-60-1 (1w)
PT Collins 0* (2b) BC Lara 171* (263b 21x4)
99.1 Ntini to Collins, no run, wide outside off and left alone
99.2 Ntini to Collins, no run, pitches it short, keeps low, hits on pad,
just outside off stump, shout for lbw, declines by Dar
99.3 Ntini to Collins, no run, defended back to bowler
99.4 Ntini to Collins, no run, good ball, pushed to mid-off
99.5 Ntini to Collins, two runs, short ball, down the leg side, turned
away off his hips to fine leg, Nel dives and save couple of runs
99.6 Ntini to Collins, no run
End of over 100 (2 runs) West Indies 320/8
M Ntini 26-3-79-6 (1nb)
BC Lara 171* (263b 21x4) PT Collins 2* (8b)
Match State: Drinks
100.1 Nel to Lara, no run, left alone just wide outside off
100.2 Nel to Lara, FOUR, short in lenght outside off, tries to defend on
back foot, gets an inner edge, just misses off stump, on the way
to fine leg fence
100.3 Nel to Lara, one run, pushed to point
100.4 Nel to Collins, OUT: pitches outside off and swings in, Collins
goes back and tries to play across the line, ball hits on pad
plumb infront of middle stump, shout for lbw, finger goes up in
flash
West Indies 325/9, Partnership of 7
PT Collins lbw b Nel 2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
BC Lara 176* (266b 22x4) A Nel 26.4-7-65-2 (1w)
last man in
100.5 Nel to King, no run, defends back to bowler
100.6 Nel to King, no run, short ball, off the body to gully
End of over 101 (5 runs) West Indies 325/9
A Nel 27-7-65-2 (1w)
BC Lara 176* (266b 22x4) RD King 0* (2b)
101.1 Ntini to Lara, no run, defends to mid-on
101.2 Ntini to Lara, no run, good ball, tries to play and just misses
101.3 Ntini to Lara, no run
101.4 Ntini to Lara, no run, cuts to third man but Lara preffered to
retain strike
101.5 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, short ball,nicely pulled away to deep
midwicket for four
101.6 Ntini to Lara, one run, short ball, defends it to point and runs a
quick single and retain the strike
End of over 102 (5 runs) West Indies 330/9
M Ntini 27-3-84-6 (1nb)
BC Lara 181* (272b 23x4) RD King 0* (2b)
102.1 Nel to Lara, no run
102.2 Nel to Lara, no run, short ball, Lara first decided to go for pull
shot and then dropped his hand and takes it on the body because
deep square leg and midwicket fielders were in place
102.3 Nel to Lara, no run
102.4 Nel to Lara, two runs, full ball on leg stump, turned to fine leg,
misfielded by Ntini, Lara came back for 2nd run
102.5 Nel to Lara, no run, slightly short in lenght ball, Lara comes
forward and tries to slog it on the on side, ball just misses the
leg stump, on the way to keeper
102.6 Nel to Lara, FOUR, short ball down the leg side, Lara turns it with
one hand off the bat to wide of Boucher to fine leg fence
End of over 103 (6 runs) West Indies 336/9
A Nel 28-7-71-2 (1w)
RD King 0* (2b) BC Lara 187* (278b 24x4)
103.1 Ntini to King, no run, well outside off, plays and misses
103.2 Ntini to King, one run, full ball, digs it out to mid-off and runs
a quick single
103.3 Ntini to Lara, FOUR, comes down the wicket and drives it all along
the ground, wide of mid-off fielder for four, Great shot !
103.4 Ntini to Lara, (noball) no run
103.4 Ntini to Lara, two runs, full ball, driven down the ground to mid-
on
103.5 Ntini to Lara, three runs, short ball, pulled away to deep
midwicket and Lara comes back for 3rd run
103.6 Ntini to King, no run, full ball, on leg stump, King chips it just
over short midwicket, wants a single, sent back by Lara
End of over 104 (11 runs) West Indies 347/9
M Ntini 28-3-95-6 (2nb)
BC Lara 196* (282b 25x4) RD King 1* (5b)
104.1 Nel to Lara, no run, on target, defends it to point
104.2 Nel to Lara, no run, on target, defends it back to bowler
104.3 Nel to Lara, no run, short ball, outside off, cuts it to deep point
and does not take a single
104.4 Nel to Lara, OUT: Gone! from round the wicket, slower ball, pitches
on middle stump and shapes away, Lara tries to defend it on the
frotn foot, gets beaten, ball clips the bail on the top of off
stump on the way to keeper, a great innings comes to an end
West Indies 347/10, Partnership of 22
BC Lara b Nel 196 (286b 25x4 0x6)
RD King 1* (5b) A Nel 28.4-7-71-3 (1w)
That's the end of West Indies 1st innings, scored a good ttoal of
347 runs on this tricky wicket
Match State: Innings Break
Please joins us again after 15 mins for the start of South Africa
first innings
Hello and welcome back!
South Africa are about to start their 1st innings
Players and umpires are in the middle
Smith and de Villiers are the openers for South Africa
Collins will start the proceedings for West Indies and Smith on
strike
Here we go!
0.1 Collins to Smith, (noball) no run, swinging well down the leg side,
called a noball
0.1 Collins to Smith, no run, full ball, on middle stump, defends it
back to bowler
0.2 Collins to Smith, one run, again full ball, on middle and leg
stump, whips it away to fine leg and gets off the mark
0.3 Collins to de Villiers, no run, just outside off and swings away,
left alone
0.4 Collins to de Villiers, (noball) no run, full ball, swings in, gets
right behind the line, defends it back to bowler
0.4 Collins to de Villiers, one run, on leg stump, turned to fine leg
0.5 Collins to Smith, (noball) no run, another noball, pushed to mid-
off
0.5 Collins to Smith, no run, on target, defends it back to bowler
0.6 Collins to Smith, one run, good ball, yorker length, digs it out to
mid-on for a quick single
End of over 1 (6 runs) South Africa 6/0 (trail by 341 runs)
PT Collins 1-0-6-0 (3nb)
GC Smith 2* (6b) AB de Villiers 1* (3b)
Powell will share the new ball with Collins
1.1 Powell to Smith, no run, on target, pushed to mid-on
1.2 Powell to Smith, two runs, full toss, on leg stump, turned to deep
midwicket
1.3 Powell to Smith, no run, pitches outside off and swings away, left
alone
1.4 Powell to Smith, no run, on target, gets right behind the line,
defends it to mid-on
1.5 Powell to Smith, one run, on off stump, defends it to cover with
soft hands and run a good single
1.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run, full ball, defended back
End of over 2 (3 runs) South Africa 9/0 (trail by 338 runs)
DB Powell 1-0-3-0
GC Smith 5* (11b) AB de Villiers 1* (4b)
2.1 Collins to Smith, one run, on leg, turned to short leg, ball was in
air for some time,
2.2 Collins to de Villiers, no run, short and wide outside off, driven
to cover, well fielded by Skipper
2.3 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
2.4 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone ouside off, ball was
shaping away
2.5 Collins to de Villiers, no run, full ball, driven to mid-off,
sloppy fielding but no runs in the end
2.6 Collins to de Villiers, no run, just wide outside off, left alone
and players are walking off for lunch
End of over 3 (1 run) South Africa 10/0 (trail by 337 runs)
PT Collins 2-0-7-0 (3nb)
GC Smith 6* (12b) AB de Villiers 1* (9b)
Please join us again for the post lunch session at 16:40GMT
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back for the start of the second session
You have Keith back as the scorer and hopefully I can describe the
game to you without any problems the next two seassions
King to start us off bowling to Smith
3.1 King to Smith, no run, on line, bit straight, worked on the bounce
to short leg under the helmet
3.2 King to Smith, one run, on the off, dabs from the crease to the
off, quick run
3.3 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off with 3 slips waiting, left
alone
3.4 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, bit full ,leans across
and drives, Chanderpaul in covers does well diving to his right
3.5 King to de Villiers, two runs, leg stump line, fullish, nudges off
the legs to deep square leg, fine leg around to clean up
3.6 King to de Villiers, no run, just on the off, gets half forward,
stroked to the off
End of over 4 (3 runs) South Africa 13/0 (trail by 334 runs)
RD King 1-0-3-0
GC Smith 7* (14b) AB de Villiers 3* (13b)
Powell to share the ball after lunch
3 slips waiting
4.1 Powell to Smith, FOUR, too short on the off, pulls in front of
square on the legs side, out the middle that one
4.2 Powell to Smith, no run, left alone pushing it across the left
hander
4.3 Powell to Smith, no run, on line and length, gets forward and
firmly stroked to midwicket
4.4 Powell to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, forward driving, too
much right hand drags it to mid-on
4.5 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, full, left alone, just a
touch too wide
4.6 Powell to Smith, no run, left alone, good leave, just wide of off,
came back a touch to Browne
End of over 5 (4 runs) South Africa 17/0 (trail by 330 runs)
DB Powell 2-0-7-0
AB de Villiers 3* (13b) GC Smith 11* (20b 1x4)
Collins changing ends, comes on for King
5.1 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone pushed across the right
hander
5.2 Collins to de Villiers, FOUR, too short, too wide, back and cuts
well behind point, bit of a gift that
5.3 Collins to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
short of length, runs it back down the pitch
5.4 Collins to de Villiers, no run, tempting width and length, leans
across shaping to drive, leaves
5.5 Collins to de Villiers, (noball) FOUR, too full, oversteps as well,
driven straight, controlled shot down the ground
5.5 Collins to de Villiers, no run, pushed across, left alone
5.6 Collins to de Villiers, one run, on the back foot just outside off,
gets back and pushes gently into the gap between cover and extra
cover
End of over 6 (10 runs) South Africa 27/0 (trail by 320 runs)
PT Collins 3-0-17-0 (4nb)
AB de Villiers 12* (20b 2x4) GC Smith 11* (20b 1x4)
6.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, angled into the legs from over the
wicket, gets back and firmly played to the on side, short leg
collects on the bounce
6.2 Powell to de Villiers, two runs, full on the legs, gets half
forward and gently clips wide of short leg and into the vacant
midwicket area
6.3 Powell to de Villiers, FOUR, short, outside off, back and pulls
very well, super shot, sends it past and forward of the square leg
umpire
6.4 Powell to de Villiers, no run, full, yorker dug out back at the
bowler
6.5 Powell to de Villiers, no run, line and length, played down the
pitch, Powell gets a hand to it, deflects to mid-on
6.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
firmly defended to the off
End of over 7 (6 runs) South Africa 33/0 (trail by 314 runs)
DB Powell 3-0-13-0
GC Smith 11* (20b 1x4) AB de Villiers 18* (26b 3x4)
7.1 Collins to Smith, no run, just on the off, gets half forward, bit
of swing, stroked into the covers
7.2 Collins to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, stays down
slightly, defends down the pitch
7.3 Collins to Smith, one run, outside off, gets forward, maybe squared
him up a bit, outside half of the bat into the gap at covers, easy
run
7.4 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
7.5 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
7.6 Collins to de Villiers, one run, fullish on the legs, strokes the
on drive to mid-on, King makes a real meal of that, does not get a
hand to it, off the leg towards extra cover
End of over 8 (2 runs) South Africa 35/0 (trail by 312 runs)
PT Collins 4-0-19-0 (4nb)
AB de Villiers 19* (29b 3x4) GC Smith 12* (23b 1x4)
For those interested South Africa Women beat West Indies Women in
Pretoria today, but lost the OD series 2:1
8.1 Powell to de Villiers, FOUR, outside off, drives, thick edge past
and wide of 3rd slip
8.2 Powell to de Villiers, legbye: one run, fullish going down the leg,
off the pad to the on side, quick run taken
8.3 Powell to Smith, FOUR, too full, outside off, drives, Hinds dives
at mid-off, does not get close
8.4 Powell to Smith, no run, angled into the left handers legs from
over the wicket. half forward, clears the front leg and strokes to
mid-on
2 slips now
8.5 Powell to Smith, no run, driven from outside off and length to mid-
off
2 slips, gully and backward point
also short cover in
8.6 Powell to Smith, one run, leg stump line, pushed into the gap at
midwicket
End of over 9 (10 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 302 runs)
DB Powell 4-0-22-0
GC Smith 17* (27b 2x4) AB de Villiers 23* (31b 4x4)
9.1 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
9.2 Collins to Smith, two runs, fullish on the legs, tucks that away
just behind square, fine leg races across slides and saves the 4
9.3 Collins to Smith, no run, just on line and length, gets forward and
defends to the on side
9.4 Collins to Smith, no run, fullish just outside off, gets forward,
outside half of the bat, runs to gully
9.5 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, slightly short,
does not get up much, but not played
9.6 Collins to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, firm on drive
straight at mid-on, slight fumble, but dont run on a misfield is
heeded
End of over 10 (2 runs) South Africa 47/0 (trail by 300 runs)
PT Collins 5-0-21-0 (4nb) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 23* (31b 4x4) GC Smith 19* (33b 2x4)
10.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, full yorker, dug out with the dead
bat, trickles back down the pitch
10.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run, goes shorter on the off, gets back
and defends down the pitch
10.3 Powell to de Villiers, one run, fullish again, bit leg side line,
dabs into the vacant midwicket area
10.4 Powell to Smith, FOUR, full, outside leg, tickles that fine off the
front foot, 50 and 50 partnership comes up
48 minutes, 68 balls
10.5 Powell to Smith, two runs, full on the legs again, clipped through
midwicket
10.6 Powell to Smith, FOUR, too full outside off, left handers classic
cover drive, Hinds gives u the chase from extra cover
End of over 11 (11 runs) South Africa 58/0 (trail by 289 runs)
DB Powell 5-0-33-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 24* (34b 4x4) GC Smith 29* (36b 4x4)
That is also Smith's 3,000 Test runs
11.1 Collins to de Villiers, no run, juts on the off as it shapes away,
gently forward and stroked to the short cover
11.2 Collins to de Villiers, no run, shortish outside off, left alaone,
just as well, that gets up and is taken above the head by Browne
11.3 Collins to de Villiers, (noball) no run, oversteps, short of
length, just on the off, defends from the back foot to the off
11.3 Collins to de Villiers, two runs, fullish on the legs, on drives,
Collins gets fingers to it, but gets through as King chases from
mid-on
2 slips and 2 gullies for de Villiers
11.4 Collins to de Villiers, no run, fullish on the off, strokes the
drive to cover
11.5 Collins to de Villiers, no run, line and length, slight movement
away off the pitch, defends
11.6 Collins to de Villiers, three runs, full on the legs, clipped to
deep midwicket, King chases and fires back very wide of the keeper
End of over 12 (6 runs) South Africa 64/0 (trail by 283 runs)
PT Collins 6-0-27-0 (5nb) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 29* (41b 4x4) GC Smith 29* (36b 4x4)
South Africa going along at 6 runs an over since the lunch break
King takes over from Powell
12.1 King to de Villiers, no run, wide outside off as the losener, left
alone
12.2 King to de Villiers, no run, short of length, just outside off,
slight away movement, left alone
12.3 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, left alone, only 2 slips
in for King
12.4 King to de Villiers, no run, near yorker on the off, half forward
as he strokes down the field to mid-off
12.5 King to de Villiers, two runs, fullish on the off, slight width,
driven inside extra cover who hauls it in
12.6 King to de Villiers, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch
End of over 13 (2 runs) South Africa 66/0 (trail by 281 runs)
RD King 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 29* (36b 4x4) AB de Villiers 31* (47b 4x4)
Bravo now to replace Collins
13.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, width outside off, drives firmly straight
at short cover
2 slips and gully behind on the off
13.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, again drives firmly straight at short cover
13.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, just outside off from over the wicket, gets
half forward, plays defensively, but did leave the gap between bat
and pad
13.4 Bravo to Smith, one run, bit too straight, just short of length,
back and pushed into the vacant midwicket
13.5 Bravo to de Villiers, no run, on line, short of length, gets half
back, defends from the crease to the off
13.6 Bravo to de Villiers, no run, all defensive on the off, rolls away
from the front foot defence to the off
End of over 14 (1 run) South Africa 67/0 (trail by 280 runs)
DJJ Bravo 1-0-1-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 30* (40b 4x4) AB de Villiers 31* (49b 4x4)
good start from Bravo
14.1 King to Smith, one run, round the wicket, angled into the legs,
dabs to vacant midwicket
still 2 slips and 2 gullies
14.2 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off, bit too wide
that time
14.3 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
14.4 King to de Villiers, two runs, on the back foot, outside the off,
punched wide of cover, Hinds chases and pulls it in
one of the gullies comes out to short cover
14.5 King to de Villiers, OUT: great move by Chanderpaul, gets forward
on the drive, loses the grip, bat comes out the hands, but the
ball goes straight at the short cover
South Africa 70/1, Partnership of 70
AB de Villiers c Chanderpaul b King 33 (53b 4x4 0x6)
GC Smith 31* (41b 4x4) RD King 2.5-0-8-1
King gets the breakthrough, with a bit of help from the captain
plugging the hole in covers
Match State: Drinks
Smith getting some attention to the plaster covering the stiches on
the chin
Received a short ball in the nets that snapped the wire on the
helmet that then dug into his chin
Spent the morning at hospital to receive 5 stitched in the chin
14.6 King to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, left alone outside off
End of over 15 (3 runs) South Africa 70/1 (trail by 277 runs)
RD King 3-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 31* (41b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (1b)
Carib girls entertaining the crowd at every opportunity, and they
do look good in their yellow and blue outfits
15.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, line and length, defends to the off
15.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, short outside off, back on the cut,
straightat a deepish point
15.3 Bravo to Smith, two runs, fullish on the off, stroked to deep mid-
off, quick run, got home but the throw is wide and the extra run
is taken
15.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, full again, drives again to mid-off, this
time too firm for a quick run
15.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone outside iff
15.6 Bravo to Smith, one run, on the back foot, gets half forward
nudging to the off, cover a bit deep, good running
End of over 16 (3 runs) South Africa 73/1 (trail by 274 runs)
DJJ Bravo 2-0-4-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 34* (47b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (1b)
16.1 King to Smith, no run, round the wicket, too wide outside off, left
alone
16.2 King to Smith, no run, lien and length, gets forward and defends
down the pitch to the bowler
16.3 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, bit short, comes
back but started too wide
16.4 King to Smith, no run, on the back foot outside the off, standing
up forces but does not time down the pitch
16.5 King to Smith, (noball) one run, oversteps, bit short, nudges to
the on side, early call for the quick run
16.5 King to Rudolph, no run, line and length, gets half forward,
trapped in the crease a bit, outside half of the bat to the off
16.6 King to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 17 (2 runs) South Africa 75/1 (trail by 272 runs)
RD King 4-0-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 35* (52b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (3b)
17.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and drives
straight at short cover
17.2 Bravo to Smith, one run, on the back foot, on line, gets back and
worked across the line into midwicket
17.3 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, wide outside off, left alone
17.4 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, beaten outside off, angled across him,
pushes at it, very close
only 2 slips in though
17.5 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets well forward, outside
half of the bat to gully
17.6 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, too wide to tempt, left alone
End of over 18 (1 run) South Africa 76/1 (trail by 271 runs)
DJJ Bravo 3-0-5-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 36* (54b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (7b)
18.1 King to Smith, no run, round the wicket, starts outside off, comes
in off the pitch, all defensive as he pushes down the pitch from
the crease
18.2 King to Smith, no run, well forward and across, defends down the
pitch
18.3 King to Smith, no run, outside off, bit short, gets back and works
that across to forward square leg
18.4 King to Smith, no run, outside off, full, drives hard into the
ground, loops to cover, Crowd are up on their feet cheering, sorry
not this time
18.5 King to Smith, no run, on the back foot forcing to the off, not
timed, bounds towards cover
King gets a little chat from Dar about his follow through from
round the wicket
18.6 King to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 19 (maiden) South Africa 76/1 (trail by 271 runs)
RD King 5-1-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 0* (7b) GC Smith 36* (60b 4x4)
19.1 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, outside off, fullish, tentatve on the
front foot, rolls it to gully
19.2 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, on line, playing from the crease, pushed
back down the pitch
19.3 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, left alone, very wide outside off
19.4 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, line and length, gets half forward and
firmly played to the off, first one out the middle of the bat
19.5 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, outside off, on length, defends to cover
point
19.6 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, line and length, good over, defends down
the pitch
End of over 20 (maiden) South Africa 76/1 (trail by 271 runs)
DJJ Bravo 4-1-5-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 36* (60b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (13b)
Crowd rather quiet today, maybe they will warm up after tea
20.1 King to Smith, no run, line and length, gets forward and defends to
the off
20.2 King to Smith, no run, shortish on the off, gets back, works that
to the on side, drags it towards mid-on
20.3 King to Smith, one run, fullish outside off, drives wide of mid-off
who does get across, but Smith through quickly
20.4 King to Rudolph, no run, well forward, almost a half volley, yet he
is so out of form, dabs back into the covers
20.5 King to Rudolph, no run, fullish angled in, gets back to a full
ball, dabs to the on side
20.6 King to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 21 (1 run) South Africa 77/1 (trail by 270 runs)
RD King 6-1-11-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 37* (63b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (16b)
21.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, line and length, defends to the off
21.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, defends to the off
21.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, well forward, trying to work it to the on
side, slower ball, near leading edge to the off
21.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, fullish, drives firmly down the pitch,
Bravo takes on the bounce
21.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, well forward, stroked in to the off, mid-
off gathers
21.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, good over, gets him forward, sqyured up a
bit, ball squirts to the off
End of over 22 (maiden) South Africa 77/1 (trail by 270 runs)
DJJ Bravo 5-2-5-0 - Media Centre End
JA Rudolph 0* (16b) GC Smith 37* (69b 4x4)
Good period this for West Indies, runs very scarse in Trinidad
Collins replaces King
22.1 Collins to Rudolph, no run, on line, maybe leg stump, gets back and
pushed down the pitch
22.2 Collins to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the legs, leans acroos to
the off, clipped firmly straight at square leg
22.3 Collins to Rudolph, no run, joust on the off, back, defends to the
off
22.4 Collins to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
22.5 Collins to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, then shuffles forward
to defends to the on side
22.6 Collins to Rudolph, FOUR, at last gets off the mark, full toss,
drives straight back down the ground
End of over 23 (4 runs) South Africa 81/1 (trail by 266 runs)
PT Collins 7-0-31-0 (5nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 37* (69b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (22b 1x4)
That makes it 11 runs in the 8 overs since the wicket
The line and length has a lot to do with that
23.1 Bravo to Smith, one run, leg stump line, back, nudges, inside edge
into the pad, rolls away to the on side
23.2 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, full outside off, goes after it on the
drive, beaten
2 slips, gully, backward point, short cover and extra cover waiting
on the off
23.3 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, outside off, this time leaves
23.4 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the legs, well timed to the on
side, does not beat wide mid-on
23.5 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, well forward and across on the off,
firmly and well defended to the off
23.6 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, gets across, and
starting to middle the ball now, defened to the off
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 82/1 (trail by 265 runs)
DJJ Bravo 6-2-6-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 38* (70b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (27b 1x4)
Gayle given the ball for some off spin
24.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
round the wicket, has a slip and silly point
24.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish, gets forward, stroked to mid-off
24.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, bit short, back and chops the
cut to point
24.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish, on line, stroked firmly to mid-on
24.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, drawn forward, good turn from
the rough, beats the edge
24.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, line and length, defends
End of over 25 (maiden) South Africa 82/1 (trail by 265 runs)
CH Gayle 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 4* (27b 1x4) GC Smith 38* (76b 4x4)
25.1 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, full outside off, nearly tempted him, got
75% through the shot and then stopped leaving it to go through
25.2 Bravo to Rudolph, FOUR, full outside off, drives very well this
time, races through the covers
25.3 Bravo to Rudolph, OUT: had to come, just outside the off, angle and
seam takes it away, gets well forward pushing at it, gets the
edge, rewarded for a great spell
South Africa 86/2, Partnership of 16
JA Rudolph c Browne b Bravo 8 (30b 2x4 0x6)
GC Smith 38* (76b 4x4) DJJ Bravo 6.3-2-10-1
Kallis to the crease
25.4 Bravo to Kallis, FOUR, full inswinging yorker, drives straight no
need to chase that
25.5 Bravo to Kallis, no run, wide of the off, left alone
25.6 Bravo to Kallis, no run, slings that wide of the off, left alone
End of over 26 (8 runs) South Africa 90/2 (trail by 257 runs)
DJJ Bravo 7-2-14-1 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 38* (76b 4x4) JH Kallis 4* (3b 1x4)
26.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, drawn well forward, finds the edge, sofyt
hands saves him as it falls short of slip
26.2 Gayle to Smith, no run
26.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, gets forward, dead bats that to his feet
26.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, forward, firmly stroked to cover
26.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, worked against the
spin to the on side
26.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, and again, well forward, clipped to square
leg
End of over 27 (maiden) South Africa 90/2 (trail by 257 runs)
CH Gayle 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 4* (3b 1x4) GC Smith 38* (82b 4x4)
27.1 Bravo to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
27.2 Bravo to Kallis, no run, yorker, dug out down the pitch
27.3 Bravo to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, bit of a sling
27.4 Bravo to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legsm, clipped firmly to
square leg, 83 mph
27.5 Bravo to Kallis, FOUR, leg stump line, bit of a gift, flicks fine,
races away
27.6 Bravo to Kallis, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked into the
covers
End of over 28 (4 runs) South Africa 94/2 (trail by 253 runs)
DJJ Bravo 8-2-18-1 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 38* (82b 4x4) JH Kallis 8* (9b 2x4)
28.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, trying to go at the
rought outside the left handers off stump
28.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, forward defends to the on side
28.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted up, gets well forward and across,
stroked to the off
28.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, arm ball, down the off, left alone
28.5 Gayle to Smith, one run, outside off, touch full, stroked forward
of cover for a quick run
28.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, outside off, gently forward, nudges wide
of gully, Smith does not want one
End of over 29 (1 run) South Africa 95/2 (trail by 252 runs)
CH Gayle 3-2-1-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 39* (87b 4x4) JH Kallis 8* (10b 2x4)
29.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, forward on the off, drives into the ground
and to Bravo, fumbles it
29.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
29.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone, angled well across the left
hander
29.4 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, too full on the leg, drives straight, nice
follow through with the full face of the bat, races inside mid-on
29.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, fishes at it, ball leaves him,
beaten
29.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, full, stroked to the off
End of over 30 (4 runs) South Africa 99/2 (trail by 248 runs)
DJJ Bravo 9-2-22-1 - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 8* (10b 2x4) GC Smith 43* (93b 5x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Off they go to tea, with South Africa 99/2 still 248 behind
A good start with 70 off the first 15, then a wicket and things
slowed down with Rudolph all at sea
We will be back in 20 minutes
About to start the last session with 39 overs remaining, so we are
in for some overtime again
During tea Brian Lara was presented with an award from the WICB for
his record 27 hundreds
The weather is still fine with more blue sky that clouds about at
the moment
Gayle to continue, Kallis to take strike
30.1 Gayle to Kallis, no run, leg side, quick ball, pushes at it, feint
edge, oh no Browne puts it down, difficult chance
30.2 Gayle to Kallis, no run, forward, worked to the on side
30.3 Gayle to Kallis, no run, forward, stroked to the off
30.4 Gayle to Kallis, no run, well forwards, defends to the off
30.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run, fullish, stroked firmly to mid-on
30.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, well forward, flicks towards midwicket
End of over 31 (maiden) South Africa 99/2 (trail by 248 runs)
CH Gayle 4-3-1-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 43* (93b 5x4) JH Kallis 8* (16b 2x4)
may be an expensive chance that, it was difficult, but came
straight back out of the gloves
Powell on
31.1 Powell to Smith, one run, forward, nudges to the on side, calls,
Kallis has to stretch the legs, would have just been home with the
direct hit
31.2 Powell to Kallis, no run, well forward, stroked to the off
100 coming up with the quick run
31.3 Powell to Kallis, no run, well forward, stroked to mid-off
31.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, well frward on the off, solid defence, no
holes in that stroke
31.5 Powell to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, standing up he
strokes towards mid-on
31.6 Powell to Kallis, one run
End of over 32 (2 runs) South Africa 101/2 (trail by 246 runs)
DB Powell 6-0-35-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 9* (21b 2x4) GC Smith 44* (94b 5x4)
32.1 Gayle to Kallis, no run
32.2 Gayle to Kallis, no run
32.3 Gayle to Kallis, no run
32.4 Gayle to Kallis, no run
32.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run
32.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run
End of over 33 (maiden) South Africa 101/2 (trail by 246 runs)
CH Gayle 5-4-1-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 44* (94b 5x4) JH Kallis 9* (27b 2x4)
33.1 Powell to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to the off
33.2 Powell to Smith, no run, round the wicket, gets forward stroked
firmly to mid-on
33.3 Powell to Smith, no run, just on the off, gets forward and defends
to the off
33.4 Powell to Smith, no run, fullish, angled in, pushed towards
midwicket
33.5 Powell to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
33.6 Powell to Smith, three runs, outside off, drives well, slows down
in the deep, hauled in a meter from the rope
End of over 34 (3 runs) South Africa 104/2 (trail by 243 runs)
DB Powell 7-0-38-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 47* (100b 5x4) JH Kallis 9* (27b 2x4)
34.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, very short and wide, turns away, goes after
it, bottom edge on the bounce to keeper
34.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, on the back foot, defends
34.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, left well alone, high bat as
it turns away
34.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, on line, stroked back at Hinds
oops Gayle
34.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends to silly poin
34.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, on the back foot, punched to midwicket
End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 104/2 (trail by 243 runs)
CH Gayle 6-5-1-0 - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 9* (27b 2x4) GC Smith 47* (106b 5x4)
At the rate Gayle is bowling we might still get 39 overs in
35.1 Powell to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, gets back and well
across, punched to the bowler
35.2 Powell to Kallis, no run, angled into the legs, slight reverse,
defends firmly towards mid-on
35.3 Powell to Kallis, two runs, bit short, too straight, gets back and
a wristy flick to long leg, fine leg has to get round
35.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets forward and a cross,
reaches for that a bit, rolls away to the off
35.5 Powell to Kallis, no run, fuller ball, forward, defends towards the
off
2 slips, gully, deep point, short cover and wide mid-off
35.6 Powell to Kallis, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
End of over 36 (2 runs) South Africa 106/2 (trail by 241 runs)
DB Powell 8-0-40-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 47* (106b 5x4) JH Kallis 11* (33b 2x4)
36.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, shortish, on the off, punched to cover
point
36.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, quicker ball, full, stroked to mid-off
36.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, flatter ball, fired in, bit short, chops to
point
36.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off
36.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, on the back foot, playing from the crease
wide of silly point
36.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends to silly point, and 7 overs 6
maidens
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 106/2 (trail by 241 runs)
CH Gayle 7-6-1-0 - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 11* (33b 2x4) GC Smith 47* (112b 5x4)
Powell runs in and forgets to let the ball go, back he goes to try
again
37.1 Powell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, stays low, taken
on the leg as Browne kneels to field
37.2 Powell to Kallis, no run, outside off, forward, defends to point
37.3 Powell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
37.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
37.5 Powell to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
37.6 Powell to Kallis, no run, line and length, defends to the on side
and another maiden
End of over 38 (maiden) South Africa 106/2 (trail by 241 runs)
DB Powell 9-1-40-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 47* (112b 5x4) JH Kallis 11* (39b 2x4)
38.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, pushed to the off
38.2 Gayle to Smith, one run, flighted on the legs, gets forward and
worked behind square leg and at last a run
38.3 Gayle to Kallis, no run, forward, stroked to midwicket
38.4 Gayle to Kallis, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted well over mid-off,
controlled clearing mid-ff with ease
Nelson on the board, 111, and no need by now to tell you what
Sheperd is doing
38.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run, outside off, stroked to the off
38.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, gets well forward and pushed to the off
End of over 39 (5 runs) South Africa 111/2 (trail by 236 runs)
CH Gayle 8-6-6-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 48* (114b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (43b 3x4)
39.1 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, back, chops firmly to the
off, Point does not have to move
39.2 Powell to Smith, no run, and again, outside off, short, slashes the
cut at point
39.3 Powell to Smith, no run, full on the off, drives to mid-off
39.4 Powell to Smith, no run, round the wicket, full, worked off the
legs straight at midwicket
39.5 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, full, stroked to short cover
39.6 Powell to Smith, no run, over the wicket, defends down the pitch
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 111/2 (trail by 236 runs)
DB Powell 10-2-40-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (43b 3x4) GC Smith 48* (120b 5x4)
Thought of the day .....
Would any other side in international cricket allow themselves to
be tied down as South Africa are doing now
Let us know at www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
Gayle off, Collins on
40.1 Collins to Kallis, no run, fullish on the off, forward and stroked
to extra cover
40.2 Collins to Kallis, no run, outside off, stays very low, has to rush
the bat down, only just gets the bottom of the bat on it
40.3 Collins to Kallis, no run, line and length, stroked down the pitch
40.4 Collins to Kallis, no run, outside off, forward, drives to cover
40.5 Collins to Kallis, no run, just outside off, defends towards short
cover walking forward to collect
40.6 Collins to Kallis, no run, rather wide outside off, left alone
End of over 41 (maiden) South Africa 111/2 (trail by 236 runs)
PT Collins 8-1-31-0 (5nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 48* (120b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (49b 3x4)
gayle changing to the Pavilion end
41.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted right up, forward, stroked to mid-
off
41.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, defends to silly point
41.3 Gayle to Smith, one run, fullish, stroked to Hinds at mid-off,
quick run
41.4 Gayle to Kallis, no run, gets forward, slight bounce, worked
towards short backward square leg
41.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
41.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, outside off, pushes forward, straight one,
plays for the turn, beaten, appeal, not out says Sheperd, good
decision
End of over 42 (1 run) South Africa 112/2 (trail by 235 runs)
CH Gayle 9-6-7-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 49* (123b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (52b 3x4)
42.1 Collins to Smith, no run, angled into the off from left hand over,
defends down the pitch
42.2 Collins to Smith, no run, outside off, short, gets back and looks
to guide it between slip and gully, gully gets a hand to it
42.3 Collins to Smith, one run, full on the legs, stroked to the on
side, edgy, takes it behind square for his 50 in 177 minutes
42.4 Collins to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
42.5 Collins to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, pushed across
too much
42.6 Collins to Kallis, no run, angled across, that gets up from just
short of length, follows it and is nearly good enough to get a
touch
End of over 43 (1 run) South Africa 113/2 (trail by 234 runs)
PT Collins 9-1-32-0 (5nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 50* (126b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (55b 3x4)
43.1 Gayle to Smith, two runs, outside off, bit short, waits this time
and cuts, Bravo chases from point
43.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, back on length, defends
43.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, stroked from line down towards mid-on
43.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends to the bowler
43.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
43.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, gets forward, stroking it to the on side,
across the line, against the turn, near leading edge to cover
End of over 44 (2 runs) South Africa 115/2 (trail by 232 runs)
CH Gayle 10-6-9-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (55b 3x4) GC Smith 52* (132b 5x4)
Maybe my thought was misunderstood by some.... The West Indies have
bowled some good lines and length, but would other teams allow the
bowlers to stay on that line or would they try and force the
bowlers to a different length by attacking a bit more, thi
this is not boring to me but a good test between bat and ball with
the ball winning hands down
44.1 Collins to Kallis, no run, pushed to the off
44.2 Collins to Kallis, no run, well forward, stroked to cover
44.3 Collins to Kallis, no run, fullish drives firmly at cover
44.4 Collins to Kallis, no run, outside off, again hits that spot, kicks
up, Kallis this time rides the lift and leaves, just a touch wide,
straighter and he was in trouble
44.5 Collins to Kallis, (noball) no run, all defensive to the off
44.5 Collins to Kallis, no run, well forward, stroked to mid-on
44.6 Collins to Kallis, no run, outside off, cuts, plays over the ball
End of over 45 (1 run) South Africa 116/2 (trail by 231 runs)
PT Collins 10-1-33-0 (6nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 52* (132b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (62b 3x4)
45.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, worked to midwicket
45.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, gets well forward, nudges to the off
45.3 Gayle to Smith, two runs, well forward, worked off the legs, bit
edgy, goes away fine on the leg side, Lara chases from square leg
45.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, that turns as it bites out of
the rough, left alone
45.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted up outside leg, pads it away
45.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, gets half forward outside off, pushes to
the off
End of over 46 (2 runs) South Africa 118/2 (trail by 229 runs)
CH Gayle 11-6-11-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (62b 3x4) GC Smith 54* (138b 5x4)
46.1 Collins to Kallis, no run, left alone, angled away outside off
46.2 Collins to Kallis, no run, round the wicket, left alone
46.3 Collins to Kallis, no run, gets well forward, round the wicket now,
on line, kicks again, releases the bottom hand just in time, high
off the bat to the off
46.4 Collins to Kallis, (noball) no run, left alone as he oversteps for
the 7th time
46.4 Collins to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
46.5 Collins to Kallis, no run, gets well forward, this one stays low
Match State: Drinks
So the concensus is that South Africa are batting a bit negatively
and should try and do something to upset the bowlers rhythm
46.6 Collins to Kallis, no run
End of over 47 (1 run) South Africa 119/2 (trail by 228 runs)
PT Collins 11-1-34-0 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 54* (138b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (69b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
70 runs were scored in 15 overs, and since then 49 in 32
What has changed, or is it realy that difficult out there
Makes one appreciate Lara's innings so much more
47.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off
47.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, back, cuts to the off
47.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, gets back, defends to the off
47.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish, clipped firmly to mid-on
47.5 Gayle to Smith, two runs, leg side, worked fine to vacant fine leg,
easy two as they trot back
47.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends to the off
End of over 48 (2 runs) South Africa 121/2 (trail by 226 runs)
CH Gayle 12-6-13-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (69b 3x4) GC Smith 56* (144b 5x4)
48.1 Collins to Kallis, no run, full on the legs, clips straight back at
mid-on
48.2 Collins to Kallis, no run, outside off, stroked to cover
48.3 Collins to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, punches to mid-on
48.4 Collins to Kallis, no run
48.5 Collins to Kallis, no run
48.6 Collins to Kallis, no run
End of over 49 (maiden) South Africa 121/2 (trail by 226 runs)
PT Collins 12-2-34-0 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 56* (144b 5x4) JH Kallis 15* (75b 3x4)
49.1 Gayle to Smith, no run
49.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, short outside off, chops to point
49.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, all defensive
49.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, drives firmly straight at
short cover
49.5 Gayle to Smith, two runs, on line, a bit short, back and worked
behind square leg, Collins does well, throw goes to the bowler and
Kallis has to stretch
49.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, full on line, drives down the pitch, Gayle
shows a bit of football skill
End of over 50 (2 runs) South Africa 123/2 (trail by 224 runs)
CH Gayle 13-6-15-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (75b 3x4) GC Smith 58* (150b 5x4)
50.1 Collins to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
50.2 Collins to Kallis, no run, gets forward outside off, pushed to the
off
50.3 Collins to Kallis, no run, gets well forward on the off, stays down
a fraction, defends to the off
50.4 Collins to Kallis, one run, outside off, bit short, drives firmly
and well off the back foot, deep cover cuts that off
50.5 Collins to Smith, one run, full, reverse working a lot now, gets
forward, gets the bottom inside edge, squirts away behind square
leg
50.6 Collins to Kallis, FOUR, dismissive shot, just a touch full on the
legs, wrsty flick races away to deep midwicket
End of over 51 (6 runs) South Africa 129/2 (trail by 218 runs)
PT Collins 13-2-40-0 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 59* (151b 5x4) JH Kallis 20* (80b 4x4)
Bravo comes back on
51.1 Bravo to Smith, one run, fullish on the legs, clipped firmly to
Powell at midwicket, diving he makes a good half stop
1 slip, gully, point, short cover, extra cover and mid-off
51.2 Bravo to Kallis, no run, outside off, left alone
long leg, short midwicket and mid-on
51.3 Bravo to Kallis, no run, gets one that kicks again, inside half of
the bat to the on side
51.4 Bravo to Kallis, no run, angled in, slight reverse, drives
straight, Bravo gets down and collects
51.5 Bravo to Kallis, no run, outside off, stroked to mid-off, in the
air for a while, but well short of the fielder
51.6 Bravo to Kallis, one run, gets forward, standing up, plays down the
line wide of mid-on
End of over 52 (2 runs) South Africa 131/2 (trail by 216 runs)
DJJ Bravo 10-2-24-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 21* (85b 4x4) GC Smith 60* (152b 5x4)
King on now
52.1 King to Kallis, no run, starts on line and length, no choice but to
defends that down the pitch
52.2 King to Kallis, FOUR, short outside off, gets back and across and
slashes that over gully
52.3 King to Kallis, two runs, outside off, full, gets well forward and
strokes past wide mid-off
52.4 King to Kallis, no run, short of length on the off, gets half
forward and pushes to the off
52.5 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, that just dies and almosts
runs along the ground to Browne
Kallis can only smile at that one
52.6 King to Kallis, no run, on line, angled in stays low again, hurries
that bat down on it
End of over 53 (6 runs) South Africa 137/2 (trail by 210 runs)
RD King 7-1-17-1 (1nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 60* (152b 5x4) JH Kallis 27* (91b 5x4)
Will be an interesting pitch on day 4 and 5
Clouds rolling in from the mountains, some dark ones, while the sun
is still out over the ground
53.1 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, leg side, poor ball, flicks away to long leg
Wind flicks Dar's hat off and away he goes after it
53.2 Bravo to Smith, one run, fullish on the legs, stroked just wide of
the wide mid-on
53.3 Bravo to Kallis, no run, reverse swing thuds into the pad as he
flicks to the on side, going down, no need to even appeal
53.4 Bravo to Kallis, no run, just on the off, gets forward, defends to
the off
53.5 Bravo to Kallis, no run, slower ball, yorker length, pick up early
and dug out to the off, well bowled and also well played
53.6 Bravo to Kallis, no run, leg stump line, full, stroked firmly to
midwicket
End of over 54 (5 runs) South Africa 142/2 (trail by 205 runs)
DJJ Bravo 11-2-29-1 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 65* (154b 6x4) JH Kallis 27* (95b 5x4)
54.1 King to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off
clouds look like they may just miss the ground, but it is fairly
heavy
`with only 55 minutes left today, we might just make that
54.2 King to Smith, no run, full on the off, drives firmly to the off,
short cover picks up cleanly
54.3 King to Smith, no run, round the wicket, stays low as it angles in,
drops the bat down on it from the front foot
54.4 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
54.5 King to Smith, one run, full, worked to backward square leg, calls
for one, Lara collects, throws, Kallis gives up, no where getting
home, throw is wide, silly silly silly run
54.6 King to Kallis, (noball) no run, well forward, solid defence,
nothing going to get through that defence
54.6 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, chops gently to the off,
gully gathers
End of over 55 (2 runs) South Africa 144/2 (trail by 203 runs)
RD King 8-1-19-1 (2nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 66* (159b 6x4) JH Kallis 27* (97b 5x4)
55.1 Bravo to Smith, two runs, leg stump line, back, punched forward of
square leg, chase is on, fielder wins
Wind blows the bails off
55.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, bit of width, drives away from
the body, not timed to cover
55.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, just on the off, gets forward all defensive
55.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, gets forward, then goes on the
gently cut, guides it to deepish point
55.5 Bravo to Smith, two runs, outside off, drives, opens the face
enough to find the gap, Lara chasing hauls it in at deep cover
55.6 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, very wide down the leg side, flicks and runs
it away fine of fine leg
End of over 56 (8 runs) South Africa 152/2 (trail by 195 runs)
DJJ Bravo 12-2-37-1 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 27* (97b 5x4) GC Smith 74* (165b 7x4)
56.1 King to Kallis, no run, well forward on the off, all defensive to
the off
56.2 King to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly at deepish
cover, struck too well for a run
56.3 King to Kallis, no run, line and length, forward and defends
56.4 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets back, stays low, gets the
bat down in time, runs it to point
56.5 King to Kallis, no run, well bowled, angled in, cuts back at the
pad, gets the front foot out of the way, defends late to the off
56.6 King to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, worked from the front
foot to the on side
End of over 57 (maiden) South Africa 152/2 (trail by 195 runs)
RD King 9-2-19-1 (2nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 74* (165b 7x4) JH Kallis 27* (103b 5x4)
Powell on
57.1 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, fullish, drives in the air,
CATCH IT from Powell, but well short of mid-off
57.2 Powell to Smith, FOUR, leg stump half volley, put away through
midwicket
57.3 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, back, chops to point
57.4 Powell to Smith, no run, line and length, gets half foward and
pushed to the off
57.5 Powell to Smith, FOUR, outside off, very wide, goes after it,
edges, no 4th slip, no 3rd man
57.6 Powell to Smith, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
End of over 58 (8 runs) South Africa 160/2 (trail by 187 runs)
DB Powell 11-2-48-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 27* (103b 5x4) GC Smith 82* (171b 9x4)
Walks down the pitch to chat to Kallis and shakes the head, maybe
about the ball he chased outside off
58.1 King to Kallis, no run, lefr alone outside off
58.2 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, shortish, back to cut, stays
down, adjusts and still gets some of the bat on it, bouncing it
away to gully
58.3 King to Kallis, no run, well forward, solid defence
58.4 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, forward, drives to the off,
short cover gets in the way
58.5 King to Kallis, no run, well forward outside off
58.6 King to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, stays down, has adjusted
to the low bounce now, punched with a more vertical bat to point
End of over 59 (maiden) South Africa 160/2 (trail by 187 runs)
RD King 10-3-19-1 (2nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 82* (171b 9x4) JH Kallis 27* (109b 5x4)
59.1 Powell to Smith, no run, angled across the left hander who is back
on the off, pushes the short ball to the on side
59.2 Powell to Smith, FOUR, SHOT, stands up and takes that just on the
off, plays down the line it came from, races to deep midwicket
Deep square leg posted
59.3 Powell to Smith, one run, very short, takes him on with the hook,
rolls the wrists, deep square leg into the game quickly
59.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, yorker length outside off, dug out and
steers to the off
Lara now right in front of the Posse stand and getting cheered
59.5 Powell to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, just short, drives off the
back foot and that just races away from the chasing cover
59.6 Powell to Kallis, one run, outside off, back, nudges forward of
gully, quick run as gully dives and saves maybe a second
End of over 60 (10 runs) South Africa 170/2 (trail by 177 runs)
DB Powell 12-2-58-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 32* (112b 6x4) GC Smith 87* (174b 10x4)
Official time is now up and we head into the 30 minutes allowed
overtime
60.1 King to Kallis, no run, defends to the off
60.2 King to Kallis, no run, gets well forward to one on line, kicks up,
gets the bottom hand of the bat, defends downthe pitch
60.3 King to Kallis, one run, and again, hits that spot, gets up, Kallis
is nearly on his back as he tries to get away from it, high on the
handle or glove, loops wide of gully, lucky for Kallis, not for
King
60.4 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
Kallis must have had glove, has the glove off and squeezing the
hand
60.5 King to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, defends down the ground
60.6 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 61 (1 run) South Africa 171/2 (trail by 176 runs)
RD King 11-3-20-1 (2nb) - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 33* (115b 6x4) GC Smith 87* (177b 10x4)
Physio comes out to look at Kallis's hand
looks like the knuckle above the little finger
Magic spray comes out and does the trick
Gayle back on
61.1 Gayle to Kallis, two runs, outside off, forward, edges, goes right
through the hands of Sarwan at slip
61.2 Gayle to Kallis, one run, gets half forward, runs it behind square
on the on side
61.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off
61.4 Gayle to Smith, one run, on the legs, gets back and nudges to
square leg
61.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run, forward, waits for the turn, worked late
to backward square leg
61.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, gets well forward, turns into the pad,
appeal, but going down
End of over 62 (4 runs) South Africa 175/2 (trail by 172 runs)
CH Gayle 14-6-19-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 88* (179b 10x4) JH Kallis 36* (119b 6x4)
62.1 King to Smith, no run, outside off, full, drives, Chanderpaul dives
across at short cover, does very well
62.2 King to Smith, no run, full, angled in at the leg stump, dug out to
the on side
62.3 King to Smith, no run, on the back foot, just on the off, defends
down the pitch
62.4 King to Smith, (noball) no run, oversteps, left alone
62.4 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, made sure that was
not a no ball, foot halfway in the crease
62.5 King to Smith, no run, defends on the off
62.6 King to Smith, no run, angled in, half back, punched to mid-on,
taking that almost off the middle, but then he does do that often
End of over 63 (1 run) South Africa 176/2 (trail by 171 runs)
RD King 12-3-21-1 (3nb) - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 36* (119b 6x4) GC Smith 88* (186b 10x4)
63.1 Gayle to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
63.2 Gayle to Kallis, one run, bit short, worked forward of the backward
square leg
63.3 Gayle to Smith, one run, quick run taken as he pushes gently to
mid-on
63.4 Gayle to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
63.5 Gayle to Kallis, no run, and again, gets a big stride in, defends
from line and length
63.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, outside off, well forward and across,
smothers any turn
End of over 64 (2 runs) South Africa 178/2 (trail by 169 runs)
CH Gayle 15-6-21-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 89* (187b 10x4) JH Kallis 37* (124b 6x4)
Bravo back for his 3rd spell
64.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, on the back foot, defends it coming in from
round the wicket
64.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, full toss, stroked towards mid-on, missed
out on that one
64.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
64.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, just outside off, a bit slow in getting
forward, inside half of the bat into the pad, lands at his feet
64.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, well forward and firmly played down the
line to mid-off
64.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, too wide for this time of the day, left
alone
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 178/2 (trail by 169 runs)
DJJ Bravo 13-3-37-1 - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 37* (124b 6x4) GC Smith 89* (193b 10x4)
65.1 Gayle to Kallis, no run, gets well forward and defends down the
pitch
65.2 Gayle to Kallis, no run, gets forward outside off, flicks that to
midwicket
65.3 Gayle to Kallis, no run, flighted on the off, mistimes the drive to
cover
65.4 Gayle to Kallis, no run, shuffles down the pitch, takes it on the
pad outside line
65.5 Gayle to Kallis, two runs, outside off, gets back, cuts late,
satwan chases, does well, returns well, but Kallis is back
65.6 Gayle to Kallis, no run, line and length, stroked down the pitch
End of over 66 (2 runs) South Africa 180/2 (trail by 167 runs)
CH Gayle 16-6-23-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 89* (193b 10x4) JH Kallis 39* (130b 6x4)
5 minutes left, with a bit of luck, 2 more overs, depends how quick
the two batsmen allow themm to bowl it
66.1 Bravo to Smith, one run, outside off, fullish, stroked neatly into
the covers
66.2 Bravo to Kallis, OUT: gets forward, reverse swing, seams back at
him, hits the inside of the front leg, appeals and Dar agrees
South Africa 181/3, Partnership of 95
JH Kallis lbw b Bravo 39 (131b 6x4 0x6)
GC Smith 90* (194b 10x4) DJJ Bravo 13.2-3-38-2
Crucial wicket in what now will be last over of the day
Zondeki sent out as the night watchman
66.3 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, gets forward, reverse again,full toss,
missing leg as 12000 appeal
66.4 Bravo to Zondeki, one run, reverse again, gets forward to drive,
inside edge to fine leg
66.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
66.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, firmly stroked from length to mid-on and
thats time
End of over 67 (2 runs) South Africa 182/3 (trail by 165 runs)
DJJ Bravo 14-3-39-2 - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 1* (2b) GC Smith 90* (196b 10x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Interesting days play, with the South Africans starting quickly,
then digging themselves a hole, and slowly crawling out of it
Looked to be a good day for them but then taht crucial Kallis
wicket in the last over
Gayle bowled very well, Bravo two good spells, and Collins still
overstepping
This is building up to a great finish, be back with us tomorrow for
the start of day 3
Good night all
Hello and welcome to Wisden Cricinfo's live coverage for the third
day's play of the second test between West Indies and South Africa
being played Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Players and Umpires are coming to the middle
Play is about to start
King will start the bowling from West Indies
67.1 King to Zondeki, no run, just outside off, left alone
67.2 King to Zondeki, no run, again well wide outside off, no need to
play at it
67.3 King to Zondeki, no run
67.4 King to Zondeki, no run, on target, defends it to leg side
67.5 King to Zondeki, no run
67.6 King to Zondeki, no run, good ball, just outside off and swings
away, plays and misses
End of over 68 (maiden) South Africa 182/3 (trail by 165 runs)
RD King 13-4-21-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 90* (196b 10x4) M Zondeki 1* (8b)
Rain has come and players are running off
Match State: Delay - Day 3 - Rain
Rain Has stopped and groundsmen are taking the covers off
Play will resume shortly
Players are coming to the middle and play is about to restart
Smiht on strike and Bravo is the bowler
68.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, on target, defends it to mid-off
68.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, short and wide outside off, left alone
68.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, again well wide outside off, Smith lets it
go through to keeper
68.4 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, full and just wide outside off, swings away,
ges an outside edge to third man region for four
68.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, full ball, on target, defends it back to
bowle
68.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, wide ball, outside off, left alone
End of over 69 (4 runs) South Africa 186/3 (trail by 161 runs)
DJJ Bravo 15-3-43-2 - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 1* (8b) GC Smith 94* (202b 11x4)
69.1 King to Zondeki, no run, full ball, on legs tump, off the pads to
off side
69.2 King to Zondeki, no run, on target, defends it to cover
69.3 King to Zondeki, no run, short in length ball, stands tall and
punches it to point
69.4 King to Zondeki, FOUR, nicely drive on the up to extra cover for
four, Top Shot
69.5 King to Zondeki, no run, again short in length ball, gets right
behind the line, defends it to point
69.6 King to Zondeki, no run, on target, defends it to point
End of over 70 (4 runs) South Africa 190/3 (trail by 157 runs)
RD King 14-4-25-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 94* (202b 11x4) M Zondeki 5* (14b 1x4)
70.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, well wide outside off, left alone
70.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, again full and wide outside off, keeps very
low, left alone
70.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, full and just wide outside off, driven to
cover
70.4 Bravo to Smith, no run
70.5 Bravo to Smith, one run, slower ball, from wide of the crease,
pitches outside off stump and spins away, edges it to backward
point and run a single
70.6 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, full and wide well down the leg side on
the way to keepe
End of over 71 (1 run) South Africa 191/3 (trail by 156 runs)
DJJ Bravo 16-3-44-2 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 95* (207b 11x4) M Zondeki 5* (15b 1x4)
71.1 King to Smith, one run, short inlength ball, on leg stump, tucked
away to deep square leg
71.2 King to Zondeki, (noball) no run, inswinger, on leg stump, tries to
play it on the on side, hits on the pad
71.2 King to Zondeki, one run, good length ball, keeps low, tris to
drive it on the off side, gets an edge to leg side and run a
single
71.3 King to Smith, no run, good length ball, on leg stump and swings
away, defends it to point
71.4 King to Smith, no run, just outside off and keeps low, left alone
71.5 King to Smith, two runs, on leg stump, turned to backward square
leg and came back for the 2nd run
71.6 King to Smith, one run, again on middle and leg, worked away to
square leg and he is on 99* now
End of over 72 (6 runs) South Africa 197/3 (trail by 150 runs)
RD King 15-4-31-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 99* (212b 11x4) M Zondeki 6* (17b 1x4)
72.1 Bravo to Smith, one run, full ball, outside off and swings away,
goes for the drive, gest an edge between slip and gully to third
man region and gets his 100!
72.2 Bravo to Zondeki, no run
72.3 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, full toss, hits on the pad, going down
the leg side, shout for lbw, turned down
72.4 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, again full ball, swings in, hits on the
pad and missing leg again
72.5 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, short ball, pulled away ti mid-on
72.6 Bravo to Zondeki, no run, on target, defends it to cover and wants
a single, send back by skipper
End of over 73 (1 run) South Africa 198/3 (trail by 149 runs)
DJJ Bravo 17-3-45-2 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 100* (213b 11x4) M Zondeki 6* (22b 1x4)
Gayle on
73.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, well tossed up, defende to short leg
73.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, arm ball, keeps low, plays and misses
73.3 Gayle to Smith, no run
73.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, tosses up, well outside off and spins
further away, left alone
73.5 Gayle to Smith, one run, full ball, worked away to fine leg
73.6 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, arm ball, outside off, left alone
End of over 74 (1 run) South Africa 199/3 (trail by 148 runs)
CH Gayle 17-6-24-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 101* (218b 11x4) M Zondeki 6* (23b 1x4)
74.1 Bravo to Smith, no run
74.2 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, overpitched ball, outside off, beautifully
driven to cover region for four, Great Shot!
74.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
74.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, on off stump, defends it to cover
74.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, slower ball, watchfully played to off side
74.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 75 (4 runs) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 144 runs)
DJJ Bravo 18-3-49-2 - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 6* (23b 1x4) GC Smith 105* (224b 12x4)
75.1 Gayle to Zondeki, no run
75.2 Gayle to Zondeki, no run
75.3 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone
75.4 Gayle to Zondeki, no run
75.5 Gayle to Zondeki, no run
75.6 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, tries to play it on the on side, leading
edge to off side
End of over 76 (maiden) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 144 runs)
CH Gayle 18-7-24-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 105* (224b 12x4) M Zondeki 6* (29b 1x4)
76.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, well wide outside off, left alone
76.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, full ball, on middle stump, defends it back
to bowler
76.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, pitches outside off and angling away, left
alone
76.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, on target, defended back
76.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, plays and misses outside off
76.6 Bravo to Smith, no run
End of over 77 (maiden) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 144 runs)
DJJ Bravo 19-4-49-2 - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 6* (29b 1x4) GC Smith 105* (230b 12x4)
77.1 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, tosses up, outside off, guides it to
gully, Lara dives and save runs
77.2 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, again well tossed up, driven to point
77.3 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, faster ball, defends it in a hurry to off
side
77.4 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, on leg stump, tries to play it on the on
side, takes it on the pad
77.5 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, on target, defended on the front foot to
sily mid-off
77.6 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, lovely delivery, from wide of the crease,
tosses up outside off and spins away. plays and misses
End of over 78 (maiden) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 144 runs)
CH Gayle 19-8-24-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 105* (230b 12x4) M Zondeki 6* (35b 1x4)
Skipper brought himself onto attack
78.1 Chanderpaul to Smith, no run, from round the wicket, short and wide
outside off, plays and misses
78.2 Chanderpaul to Smith, one run, on leg stump, tucked away to long
leg
78.3 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run, full ball, on off stump, defended
on the front foot, hits on the pad, shout for lbw, turned down
78.4 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run
78.5 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run, well outside off, left alone
78.6 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run
End of over 79 (1 run) South Africa 204/3 (trail by 143 runs)
S Chanderpaul 1-0-1-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 106* (232b 12x4) M Zondeki 6* (39b 1x4)
79.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
79.2 Gayle to Smith, no run
79.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, again full and wide outside off, gets sharp
turn, left alone
79.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, on target, defended back
79.5 Gayle to Smith, no run
79.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, tosses up,outside off, left alone
End of over 80 (maiden) South Africa 204/3 (trail by 143 runs)
CH Gayle 20-9-24-0 - Pavilion End
M Zondeki 6* (39b 1x4) GC Smith 106* (238b 12x4)
80.1 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run, juicy full toss, drives it to mid-
on
80.2 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run, short and wide outside off, left
alone
80.3 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, FOUR, low full toss, on leg stump, nicely
put away to deep midwicket for four
80.4 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, no run, faster ball, defended to off side
80.5 Chanderpaul to Zondeki, one run, on leg stump, turned to fine leg
80.6 Chanderpaul to Smith, no run, pads it away from outside off
End of over 81 (5 runs) South Africa 209/3 (trail by 138 runs)
S Chanderpaul 2-0-6-0 - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 11* (44b 2x4) GC Smith 106* (239b 12x4)
Match State: Drinks
81.1 Gayle to Zondeki, no run, tossed up, defended to point
81.2 Gayle to Zondeki, no run
81.3 Gayle to Zondeki, one run, tossed up, drivne to mid-off for a quick
single
81.4 Gayle to Smith, two runs, on leg stump, driven to deep midwicket
for couple of runs
81.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, driven to short cover
81.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, well tossed up, driven to mid-off
End of over 82 (3 runs) South Africa 212/3 (trail by 135 runs)
CH Gayle 21-9-27-0 - Pavilion End
M Zondeki 12* (47b 2x4) GC Smith 108* (242b 12x4)
New ball is taken and Collins on
82.1 Collins to Zondeki, no run, full ball, just outside off and a hint
of inswing, left alone
82.2 Collins to Zondeki, no run, pitches outside off and swings in, left
alone
82.3 Collins to Zondeki, one run, full ball, yorker, length, digs it out
to leg side for a single
82.4 Collins to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
82.5 Collins to Smith, FOUR, full ball, on off stump, swings away, gets
an edge just wide of Sarwan in the slip to third man region for
four
82.6 Collins to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 83 (5 runs) South Africa 217/3 (trail by 130 runs)
PT Collins 14-2-45-0 (7nb) - Media Centre End
M Zondeki 13* (50b 2x4) GC Smith 112* (245b 13x4)
Powell on
83.1 Powell to Zondeki, no run, short ball, outside off, left alone
83.2 Powell to Zondeki, no run, short in length ball, swings in, defends
it to leg side
83.3 Powell to Zondeki, one run, short ball, goes for the pull shot,
misstimes it just over short midwicket
83.4 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
83.5 Powell to Smith, FOUR, Great Shot! full ball, on off stump, lovely
drive down the ground to beat the diving mid-off fielder for four
83.6 Powell to Smith, no run, short and wide outside off, cuts it to
point
End of over 84 (5 runs) South Africa 222/3 (trail by 125 runs)
DB Powell 13-2-63-0 - Pavilion End
M Zondeki 14* (53b 2x4) GC Smith 116* (248b 14x4)
84.1 Collins to Zondeki, no run, inswinger, pitches outside leg, hits on
the pad, shout for lbw, declines
84.2 Collins to Zondeki, no run
84.3 Collins to Zondeki, no run, on target, defended back
84.4 Collins to Zondeki, no run
84.5 Collins to Zondeki, no run
84.6 Collins to Zondeki, OUT: lovely delivery, pitches on middle stump
and swings in, goes for the drive, ball goes through the gate and
hits the middle stump
South Africa 222/4, Partnership of 41
M Zondeki b Collins 14 (59b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 85 (maiden) South Africa 222/4 (trail by 125 runs)
PT Collins 15-3-45-1 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 116* (248b 14x4)
Gibbs walks in to bat
85.1 Powell to Smith, no run, well outside off and swings away, left
alone
85.2 Powell to Smith, no run
85.3 Powell to Smith, no run
85.4 Powell to Smith, no run
85.5 Powell to Smith, one run, short ball, jumps up and defends it to
leg side for a quick single
85.6 Powell to Gibbs, no run
End of over 86 (1 run) South Africa 223/4 (trail by 124 runs)
DB Powell 14-2-64-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 117* (253b 14x4) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)
86.1 Collins to Smith, one run, on target, tucked awya to leg side
86.2 Collins to Gibbs, no run
86.3 Collins to Gibbs, two runs, on leg stump, turned to leg side and
gets off the mark
86.4 Collins to Gibbs, no run
86.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run
86.6 Collins to Gibbs, one run, full and wide outside off, drives it in
the iar jut short of skipper at point
End of over 87 (4 runs) South Africa 227/4 (trail by 120 runs)
PT Collins 16-3-49-1 (7nb) - Media Centre End
HH Gibbs 3* (6b) GC Smith 118* (254b 14x4)
87.1 Powell to Gibbs, one run, full ball, drives it to m,id-off for a
suick single
87.2 Powell to Smith, no run, full ball, on off stump, drives it back to
bowler
87.3 Powell to Smith, no run
87.4 Powell to Smith, no run, short ball, defended to off side
87.5 Powell to Smith, no run, good length ball, from round the wicket
and swings away, left alone
87.6 Powell to Smith, no run, defended
End of over 88 (1 run) South Africa 228/4 (trail by 119 runs)
DB Powell 15-2-65-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 4* (7b) GC Smith 118* (259b 14x4)
88.1 Collins to Gibbs, no run
88.2 Collins to Gibbs, no run
88.3 Collins to Gibbs, no run, well wide outside off, left alone
88.4 Collins to Gibbs, no run, full ball, just outside off and angling
away, left alone
88.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run, pitches outside off, swings away, well
left by gibbs
88.6 Collins to Gibbs, no run, on target, defends it to mid-on
End of over 89 (maiden) South Africa 228/4 (trail by 119 runs)
PT Collins 17-4-49-1 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 118* (259b 14x4) HH Gibbs 4* (13b)
89.1 Powell to Smith, FOUR, short ball, pulled away to deep midwicket
for four
89.2 Powell to Smith, no run, too short ball, ducks underneath it
89.3 Powell to Smith, no run, beautiful delivery, swings away, plays and
misses
89.4 Powell to Smith, one run, short ball, pulled away to deep midwicket
aagin but fielder was appointed this time
89.5 Powell to Gibbs, no run, defended back to bowler
89.6 Powell to Gibbs, two runs, attempted yorker, made it full
toss,driven to long-on for couple of runs
End of over 90 (7 runs) South Africa 235/4 (trail by 112 runs)
DB Powell 16-2-72-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 123* (263b 15x4) HH Gibbs 6* (15b)
90.1 Collins to Smith, two runs, on leg, pushed to mid-on for couple of
runs
90.2 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
90.3 Collins to Smith, no run, full ball, just outside off, defended
carefully
90.4 Collins to Smith, one run, on leg stump, turned to square leg
90.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone wide outside off
90.6 Collins to Gibbs, no run, full ball, pushed to mid-on
End of over 91 (3 runs) South Africa 238/4 (trail by 109 runs)
PT Collins 18-4-52-1 (7nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 126* (267b 15x4) HH Gibbs 6* (17b)
Gayle is to bowl
91.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, defended back
91.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, wide outside off, swings away, left alone
91.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, tosses up, pushed to mid-on
91.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, on stumps, defended carefully
91.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, pushed to mid-off
91.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, tosses up, outside off and gets some spin,
plays and misses
End of over 92 (maiden) South Africa 238/4 (trail by 109 runs)
CH Gayle 22-10-27-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 6* (17b) GC Smith 126* (273b 15x4)
That is lunch on day 3
please join us again for the post lunch session at 16:40GMT
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Welcome back for the second session this the 3rd day of the 2nd
Test
92.1 Collins to Gibbs, no run, outside off, fullish, gets forward
stroking to gully
92.2 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, no bounce in that
92.3 Collins to Gibbs, no run, well forward, dead bats the defence to
the off
92.4 Collins to Gibbs, no run, well forward, ball swings to the leg and
pad, loops to where short leg might have been
92.5 Collins to Gibbs, (noball) no run, left alone outside off as short
leg is moved in, but without a helmet
92.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
Helmet now comes out
92.6 Collins to Gibbs, no run, on line, back, defending one short of
length
End of over 93 (1 run) South Africa 239/4 (trail by 108 runs)
PT Collins 19-4-53-1 (8nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 126* (273b 15x4) HH Gibbs 6* (24b)
93.1 Bravo to Smith, one run
93.2 Bravo to Gibbs, no run
93.3 Bravo to Gibbs, one run
93.4 Bravo to Smith, one run
93.5 Bravo to Gibbs, FOUR, drives straight through mid-on
93.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run
End of over 94 (7 runs) South Africa 246/4 (trail by 101 runs)
DJJ Bravo 20-4-56-2 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 128* (275b 15x4) HH Gibbs 11* (28b 1x4)
94.1 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
94.2 Collins to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, firmly drives down
the pitch, Collins gets a foot to it
94.3 Collins to Smith, FOUR, fullish on the leg, slight in swing, drives
well, Powell dives at mid-on, too late
94.4 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, with the 250 on
the board and the lead under a hundred
94.5 Collins to Smith, no run, wide of the off, left alone
94.6 Collins to Smith, one run, full toss on the leg, whipped to the on
side, inside half of the bat, squirts to deep backward square leg
End of over 95 (5 runs) South Africa 251/4 (trail by 96 runs)
PT Collins 20-4-58-1 (8nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 133* (281b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (28b 1x4)
95.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
95.2 Bravo to Smith, one run, on the legs again, stands up and clips it
off the legs to deep forward square leg
95.3 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, just on the off, well forward, ball comes
in off the pitch, inside edge into the pad
95.4 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, into the pads again, but well down the leg
side as he came forward with the front pad down the pitch
95.5 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, slower ball, gets under the bat as Gibbs
does not pick it up, unlucky for Bravo it is off line
95.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, punched to the off
End of over 96 (1 run) South Africa 252/4 (trail by 95 runs)
DJJ Bravo 21-4-57-2 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 134* (283b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (32b 1x4)
96.1 Collins to Smith, no run, short and width given, cuts firmly but
straight at point
96.2 Collins to Smith, two runs, full on the legs, easily clipped away
past midwicket Powell chasing
96.3 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
96.4 Collins to Smith, one run, outside off, forward, drags that to the
on side, inside half of the bat to mid-on just a bit deep
96.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off as he comes left
hand round
96.6 Collins to Gibbs, no run, defends down the pitch
End of over 97 (3 runs) South Africa 255/4 (trail by 92 runs)
PT Collins 21-4-61-1 (8nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 137* (287b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (34b 1x4)
97.1 King to Smith, no run, line and length, from round the wicket,
defends
97.2 King to Smith, no run, full toss outside off, drives straight at
point
97.3 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
97.4 King to Smith, no run, outside off, full, drives to cover, hand
comes off the bat as he plays
97.5 King to Smith, no run, shortish outside off, back, defends to the
off
97.6 King to Smith, no run, left alone wide of the off
End of over 98 (maiden) South Africa 255/4 (trail by 92 runs)
RD King 16-5-31-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 11* (34b 1x4) GC Smith 137* (293b 16x4)
98.1 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on the off, defends
98.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, flighted right up, half forward, pushed to
the off
98.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, kicks it away outside off
98.4 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, outside off, drives, plays a bit late, bat
hits the ground, good take by Browne
98.5 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, quicker at the legs, dabs to short leg
98.6 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the off
End of over 99 (maiden) South Africa 255/4 (trail by 92 runs)
CH Gayle 23-11-27-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 137* (293b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (40b 1x4)
99.1 King to Smith, no run, defends from length to the off
99.2 King to Smith, no run, outside off, gets back, defends on the
bounce to gully
99.3 King to Smith, no run, fullish, stroked firmly to the off
99.4 King to Smith, (noball) no run, oversteps, on line, touch short,
defends to the off
99.4 King to Smith, no run, drives back down the pitch
99.5 King to Smith, no run, left alone
99.6 King to Smith, no run, fullish, stroked to cover
End of over 100 (1 run) South Africa 256/4 (trail by 91 runs)
RD King 17-5-32-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 11* (40b 1x4) GC Smith 137* (300b 16x4)
100.1 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on line, shortish, gets back and nudges
towards leg gully
100.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, chops late, slip gathers
100.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, outside off, the straight one, beaten
100.4 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
100.5 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, full, on line, defends down the pitch
100.6 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, outside off, quicker ball, hurries the
defensive shot to the off, near mix-up, sends Smith back
End of over 101 (maiden) South Africa 256/4 (trail by 91 runs)
CH Gayle 24-12-27-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 137* (300b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (46b 1x4)
101.1 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
101.2 King to Smith, no run, fullish, firmly driven to Sarwan at extra
cover
101.3 King to Smith, one run, outside off, bit short, back and guides the
cut wide of gully
101.4 King to Gibbs, (noball) no run, another no ball, defends
101.4 King to Gibbs, no run
101.5 King to Gibbs, no run
101.6 King to Gibbs, no run
End of over 102 (2 runs) South Africa 258/4 (trail by 89 runs)
RD King 18-5-34-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 138* (303b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (50b 1x4)
102.1 Gayle to Smith, three runs, outside off, slaps the cut at it, beats
gully and a tremendous save from Powell on the rope
102.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, defends
102.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, defends
102.4 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
102.5 Gayle to Gibbs, no run
102.6 Gayle to Gibbs, no run
End of over 103 (3 runs) South Africa 261/4 (trail by 86 runs)
CH Gayle 25-12-30-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 141* (304b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (55b 1x4)
103.1 King to Smith, no run
103.2 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
103.3 King to Smith, one run, leg stump line, gets half forward and
workss that to midwicket
103.4 King to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, stays a bit low
103.5 King to Gibbs, no run, defends from the legs to the on side, load
NOO from Smith
103.6 King to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 104 (1 run) South Africa 262/4 (trail by 85 runs)
RD King 19-5-35-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 142* (307b 16x4) HH Gibbs 11* (58b 1x4)
104.1 Gayle to Smith, one run, outside off, back, cuts just wide of gully
who is just deep enough for the run
104.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, well forward outside off, into the pad,
appeal, but outside the line
104.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, moves a bit to the leg side to punch to
cover
104.4 Gayle to Gibbs, one run, well forward, a little nudge behind square
on the on side
104.5 Gayle to Smith, FOUR, full toss, leg stump line, does not get away
with it this time, swings it away to midwicket
104.6 Gayle to Smith, no run
End of over 105 (6 runs) South Africa 268/4 (trail by 79 runs)
CH Gayle 26-12-36-0 - Media Centre End
HH Gibbs 12* (61b 1x4) GC Smith 147* (310b 17x4)
105.1 King to Gibbs, one run
105.2 King to Smith, one run, on the back foot, picks that off the
middle, worked to midwicket
105.3 King to Gibbs, (noball) no run, oversteps, defends to the off
105.3 King to Gibbs, no run, gets well forward to defend from line and
length
105.4 King to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
105.5 King to Gibbs, three runs, leg stump line, forward, flicked over
square leg
105.6 King to Smith, no run
End of over 106 (6 runs) South Africa 274/4 (trail by 73 runs)
RD King 20-5-41-1 (7nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 16* (66b 1x4) GC Smith 148* (312b 17x4)
Bravo again
106.1 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, well forward, reverse swing there, defends
to the off
106.2 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
106.3 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, pushed to cover
106.4 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off, ball getting reverse
for sure
106.5 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, reverse again, gets the inside edge and pad
to square legbreak drinks 3
106.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run
End of over 107 (maiden) South Africa 274/4 (trail by 73 runs)
DJJ Bravo 22-5-57-2 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 148* (312b 17x4) HH Gibbs 16* (72b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Hinds now
107.1 Hinds to Smith, OUT: angled in from over the wicket, just pitched
on line, straightens, into the pad, trapped in the crease, huge
appeal and out
South Africa 274/5, Partnership of 52
GC Smith lbw b Hinds 148 (313b 17x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 16* (72b 1x4) WW Hinds 0.1-0-0-1
107.2 Hinds to Prince, no run
107.3 Hinds to Prince, no run
107.4 Hinds to Prince, no run
107.5 Hinds to Prince, no run
107.6 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, very wide, slashes at it,
beaten
End of over 108 (maiden) South Africa 274/5 (trail by 73 runs)
WW Hinds 1-1-0-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 16* (72b 1x4) AG Prince 0* (5b)
108.1 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, outside off, flashes from the back foot,
beaten
108.2 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, gets half forward on the off, edges, falls
short of slip
108.3 Bravo to Gibbs, wide: no run, shocker, that ball must have got
stuck in the fingers, comes out and goes very wide, 3rd slip could
have stopped that
108.3 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, better line, defends to the off
108.4 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, outside off, and the torpedo, that scuds
along the pitch
108.5 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, drives into the covers, misfield, Gibbs
sends Prince back
108.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
End of over 109 (1 run) South Africa 275/5 (trail by 72 runs)
DJJ Bravo 23-5-58-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 0* (5b) HH Gibbs 16* (78b 1x4)
109.1 Hinds to Prince, no run, just on the off, left hander comes forward
and strokes into the covers
109.2 Hinds to Prince, no run, on the back foot, on the off, punched
gently to covers
109.3 Hinds to Prince, no run, angled well across him, leaves
109.4 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, good lein and length, gets
forward, beaten, lucky he did not push at it
109.5 Hinds to Prince, no run, fullisg on the off, stroked toward smid-
off
109.6 Hinds to Prince, no run, forward, defensive push to short cover
End of over 110 (maiden) South Africa 275/5 (trail by 72 runs)
WW Hinds 2-2-0-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 16* (78b 1x4) AG Prince 0* (11b)
110.1 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, fullish outside off, late reverse, stroked
along the line to mid-off
110.2 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, well wide of the off, left alone
110.3 Bravo to Gibbs, one run, outside off, full drive, thick edge,
squirts off to 3rd man
110.4 Bravo to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, just wide enough
to tempt
110.5 Bravo to Prince, no run, fullish on the off, good line again, just
a touch full, stroked firmly straight at mid-off
110.6 Bravo to Prince, FOUR, outside off, touch short, gets back and
punched that past cover point, good looking shot
End of over 111 (5 runs) South Africa 280/5 (trail by 67 runs)
DJJ Bravo 24-5-63-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
HH Gibbs 17* (81b 1x4) AG Prince 4* (14b 1x4)
111.1 Hinds to Gibbs, two runs, starts on line, angled to the leg, clips
to long leg, wants two, both Gibbs and Prince are lightning quick,
make it easy
111.2 Hinds to Gibbs, no run, defends from the front foot to the off
111.3 Hinds to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
111.4 Hinds to Gibbs, no run, slower ball at the legs, gently standing up
works it to square leg
111.5 Hinds to Gibbs, no run, bit too wide outside off
111.6 Hinds to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 112 (2 runs) South Africa 282/5 (trail by 65 runs)
WW Hinds 3-2-2-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 4* (14b 1x4) HH Gibbs 19* (87b 1x4)
112.1 Bravo to Prince, no run, stroked back down the pitch from line and
length, intentional deflect to the stumps, Gibb is home as it just
slides past the stumps
112.2 Bravo to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
112.3 Bravo to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
112.4 Bravo to Prince, one run, leg stump line, well forward, nearly a
bit of bat or pad, ump says bat as they run for the ball to long
leg
112.5 Bravo to Gibbs, two runs, fullish swing takes it to the leg side,
plays woith the swing past midwicket
112.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, slower ball, outside off, does pick this
one, jams that out to gully
End of over 113 (3 runs) South Africa 285/5 (trail by 62 runs)
DJJ Bravo 25-5-66-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 5* (18b 1x4) HH Gibbs 21* (89b 1x4)
113.1 Hinds to Prince, no run, just on the off, back, defends to the off
113.2 Hinds to Prince, no run, almost a yorker, just outside the off, dug
out towards mid-off
113.3 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, back, punches at it, lack of
bounce and a bit of movement back beats him
113.4 Hinds to Prince, no run, gets across in the crease, then gets
forward as he pushes to the off
113.5 Hinds to Prince, no run, again, trying to get the yorker in, dug
out to mid-off
113.6 Hinds to Prince, no run, slow ball on the legs, defends to the off
End of over 114 (maiden) South Africa 285/5 (trail by 62 runs)
WW Hinds 4-3-2-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 21* (89b 1x4) AG Prince 5* (24b 1x4)
114.1 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, outside off, bit of a sling, gets it very
wide outside off
114.2 Bravo to Gibbs, one run, outside off, half forward, opens the
blade, runs it to 3rd man
114.3 Bravo to Prince, no run, round the wicket to the left hander, on
the spot, defends down the pitch
114.4 Bravo to Prince, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked towards mid-
off, plays very far from the body
114.5 Bravo to Prince, one run, outside off, again gets forward, playing
away from the leg, edges, short of 2nd slip who fumbles on the
bounce
114.6 Bravo to Gibbs, no run, line and length, right on target, defends
End of over 115 (2 runs) South Africa 287/5 (trail by 60 runs)
DJJ Bravo 26-5-68-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 6* (27b 1x4) HH Gibbs 22* (92b 1x4)
115.1 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked to mid-off
115.2 Hinds to Prince, no run, quicker ball, outside off, left alone
115.3 Hinds to Prince, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly to the
off, WAIT is the call as he sees point pounce
115.4 Hinds to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
115.5 Hinds to Prince, no run, on the back foot, forcing to short cover
115.6 Hinds to Prince, two runs, full, drives, quick run, King is in,
King is out as it goes between his hands
End of over 116 (2 runs) South Africa 289/5 (trail by 58 runs)
WW Hinds 5-3-4-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 22* (92b 1x4) AG Prince 8* (33b 1x4)
Bothe opening bats now on, as Gayle gets the ball
116.1 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, tries to pad it
away outside off, cant reach
116.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, dabs down the pitch
116.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, shapes to cut, leaves
116.4 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, gets back, leaves
116.5 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, well forward and over it, plays it right
under the eyes
116.6 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, made to come down, seen, fired at the legs,
clips to midwicket
End of over 117 (maiden) South Africa 289/5 (trail by 58 runs)
CH Gayle 27-13-36-0 - Media Centre End
AG Prince 8* (33b 1x4) HH Gibbs 22* (98b 1x4)
117.1 Hinds to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
117.2 Hinds to Prince, no run, juts on the off, back, defends to cover
117.3 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, back, forces, not timed to
short cover
117.4 Hinds to Prince, no run, quicker ball outside off, fuller, and left
alone
117.5 Hinds to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
117.6 Hinds to Prince, no run, outside off, drives well away from the
body, reaching for it, right hand drags it back to the bowler
End of over 118 (maiden) South Africa 289/5 (trail by 58 runs)
WW Hinds 6-4-4-1 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 22* (98b 1x4) AG Prince 8* (39b 1x4)
So openers have bowled now number three is given a chance, Sarwan
on
118.1 Sarwan to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, slight leg spin
118.2 Sarwan to Gibbs, no run, on line of leg, turns back into the
waiting bat
short leg and silly point in
118.3 Sarwan to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
short leg goes across to silly point now
118.4 Sarwan to Gibbs, no run, on the leg, turns into the defensive bat
118.5 Sarwan to Gibbs, one run, too full, drives to the sweeper
leg slip and short leg for the left hander
118.6 Sarwan to Prince, no run, outside off, forward, stroked firmly to
cover
End of over 119 (1 run) South Africa 290/5 (trail by 57 runs)
RR Sarwan 1-0-1-0 - Media Centre End
HH Gibbs 23* (103b 1x4) AG Prince 8* (40b 1x4)
That leaves Lara and Browne to still bowl in this innings
Gayle switches ends
119.1 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, dabs to silly point
119.2 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, short outside off, forces, gets through the
shot too early, drags it to the bowler
119.3 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, on line, turn and bounce, off the edge to
where a short leg may have been
Short leg now placed
119.4 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, defends from the back foot down the pitch
119.5 Gayle to Gibbs, no run, fullish on the off, defends
119.6 Gayle to Gibbs, FOUR, too full, drives straight, Gayle can not get
down on it in time
End of over 120 (4 runs) South Africa 294/5 (trail by 53 runs)
CH Gayle 28-13-40-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 8* (40b 1x4) HH Gibbs 27* (109b 2x4)
120.1 Sarwan to Prince, no run, flighted up outside off, drives straight
at cover
120.2 Sarwan to Prince, no run, down the pitch, crashes that to mid-on,
sets off, good fielding has to scamper back
120.3 Sarwan to Prince, no run, very wide outside off, pads it away
120.4 Sarwan to Prince, no run, outside off, gets well forward, gets the
pad next to the bat this time
silly point in
120.5 Sarwan to Prince, one run, down the pitch again, stroked wide of
Hinds at mid-on, this time they take the run
120.6 Sarwan to Gibbs, SIX, down the pitch, and lofted well over long -
off for the 300
End of over 121 (7 runs) South Africa 301/5 (trail by 46 runs)
RR Sarwan 2-0-8-0 - Media Centre End
AG Prince 9* (45b 1x4) HH Gibbs 33* (110b 2x4 1x6)
That was the first six of this test match
121.1 Gayle to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
121.2 Gayle to Prince, no run, gets well forward, looks to sweep, turn
and bounce takes it into the visor
121.3 Gayle to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
121.4 Gayle to Prince, no run, on the back foot, punched down the ground
to mid-on
121.5 Gayle to Prince, no run, all defensive on the front foot
121.6 Gayle to Prince, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the on side and
that is tea
End of over 122 (maiden) South Africa 301/5 (trail by 46 runs)
CH Gayle 29-14-40-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 33* (110b 2x4 1x6) AG Prince 9* (51b 1x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
we will be back in 20 minutes
Welcome back for the final session of day 3
So what are South Africa's tactics going to be from here on ...
My thought is that they do not want to bat again on this pitch and
want to get a big lead, but then they have to get a move on in
this final session
What do you say ... mail me from www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
The crowd have been fairly patient, but as we have seen they realy
come alive for the final session
Carib girls take their seats again and the music dies down as play
is about to start
Pedro Collins to start us off
122.1 Collins to Gibbs, one run, slightly leg stump line, gets back and
nudges into the gap at midwicket
122.2 Collins to Prince, legbye: one run, full, swings away down the leg
side, takes a good bit of the pad as it rolls away to leg gully
area
122.3 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone as it slides across him
outside the off
122.4 Collins to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, stays low, edges but
had no chance of carrying to keeper
122.5 Collins to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, that goes a long
way down the off
122.6 Collins to Gibbs, OUT: round the wicket, shortish, stays low, can
not get the bat down in time, off stump is knocked back
South Africa 303/6, Partnership of 29
HH Gibbs b Collins 34 (115b 2x4 1x6)
End of over 123 (2 runs) South Africa 303/6 (trail by 44 runs)
PT Collins 22-4-62-2 (8nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 9* (52b 1x4)
Not much anyone could do with that, never got higher than just
above the ankle as it past his legs
123.1 Powell to Prince, no run, just on the off, defends to the off
123.2 Powell to Prince, no run, outside leg, angled in, thuds into the
pad, appeals, Sheperd agrees, outside the leg
123.3 Powell to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
123.4 Powell to Prince, no run, just on the off, short of length, defends
to the off
123.5 Powell to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
123.6 Powell to Prince, no run, just on the off, gets back, bat at an
angle, inside half of the bat into the pad
End of over 124 (maiden) South Africa 303/6 (trail by 44 runs)
DB Powell 17-3-72-0 - Pavilion End
N Boje 0* (0b) AG Prince 9* (58b 1x4)
Does that wicket change the tactics, will we see an accelaration,
or another session of survival?
124.1 Collins to Boje, no run, outside off, gets well forward and will be
looking to play nd keep the bat low to Collins round the wicket
124.2 Collins to Boje, (noball) no run, goes back to left hand over, line
and length, defends
124.2 Collins to Boje, one run, some urgency from Boucher, pushes to the
on side, quick call and good running
124.3 Collins to Prince, no run, gets well forward, worked with the line
coming in towards mid-on
124.4 Collins to Prince, no run, fullish, near yorker, dug out to
midwicket
124.5 Collins to Prince, no run, defends from line down the pitch
124.6 Collins to Prince, no run, just outside off, gets back, vertical
bat as he pushes down the pitch
End of over 125 (2 runs) South Africa 305/6 (trail by 42 runs)
PT Collins 23-4-64-2 (9nb) - Media Centre End
N Boje 1* (3b) AG Prince 9* (62b 1x4)
125.1 Powell to Boje, no run, just outside the off, gets back and plays
to the off
125.2 Powell to Boje, no run, just on the off, gets forward, that bounces
normally and he has to adjust playing high off the bat to the off
125.3 Powell to Boje, no run, well forward on the off, angle takes it off
the defensive bat to the on side
125.4 Powell to Boje, no run, just on the of, 83 mph, slight swing into
the right hander who is well forward defending
125.5 Powell to Boje, FOUR, short outside off, gets back and almost
looked like he waited on the pull to drag it to midwicket
125.6 Powell to Boje, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 126 (4 runs) South Africa 309/6 (trail by 38 runs)
DB Powell 18-3-76-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 9* (62b 1x4) N Boje 5* (9b 1x4)
Sorry my mistake, this is Boucher batting not Boje
126.1 Collins to Prince, no run, outside off, gets back in the crease,
forcing outside off, beaten
126.2 Collins to Prince, no run, outside off, gets back, reaches across
on the cut, straight at point
126.3 Collins to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
126.4 Collins to Prince, no run, on the back foot, pushes forward down
the pitch
126.5 Collins to Prince, two runs, slower ball, picked up, drives down
the ground, hauled in by the enthusiastic Powell
126.6 Collins to Prince, one run, angled in, looks to drive to the off,
gets the inside edge into his foot, rolls away to the on side
End of over 127 (3 runs) South Africa 312/6 (trail by 35 runs)
PT Collins 24-4-67-2 (9nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 12* (68b 1x4) MV Boucher 5* (9b 1x4)
127.1 Powell to Prince, no run, left alone as it angles across the left
hander
127.2 Powell to Prince, no run, gets a bit close to stumps, some turf
flies out the boot and knocks the bail off at the bowlers end,
defends to the off
127.3 Powell to Prince, no run
127.4 Powell to Prince, one run, outside off, gets forward, thick edge,
squirts off to 3rd man
127.5 Powell to Boucher, one run, outside off, well forward, open face,
trickles away to 3rd man
127.6 Powell to Prince, no run, bouncer, does not get up, ducks, takes
the eys off the ball, gets pinged behind the helmet
End of over 128 (2 runs) South Africa 314/6 (trail by 33 runs)
DB Powell 19-3-78-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 6* (10b 1x4) AG Prince 13* (73b 1x4)
looks ok, but has a big smile
128.1 Collins to Boucher, no run, round the wicket again, looking for
that spot, gets well forward and he defends to the off
128.2 Collins to Boucher, one run, well forward and stroked firmly to
extra cover, bad bounce and a fumble gives them the run
128.3 Collins to Prince, no run, outside off, forward on the drive, stays
very low, plays over it, but well ide of the off
128.4 Collins to Prince, one run, slower ball, drives, checks the shot,
in the air, Collins can not get back across the pitch in time
128.5 Collins to Boucher, no run, well forward and defends
128.6 Collins to Boucher, one run, angled in from round the wicket,
forward and dabs to the on side, easy run to midwicket
End of over 129 (3 runs) South Africa 317/6 (trail by 30 runs)
PT Collins 25-4-70-2 (9nb) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 8* (14b 1x4) AG Prince 14* (75b 1x4)
So the general feeling is that this will be a draw and that SOuth
Africa will not change their tactics
The feeling is that they will try and bat through to lunch or tea
tomorrow
And once again thanks a lot for the mails, they keep me entertained
and makes me miss the new batsman
129.1 Powell to Boucher, no run, just on line and length, defends to the
off
129.2 Powell to Boucher, one run, gets half forward, careful of the
bounce, keeps the bat low as he works it to the on side
129.3 Powell to Prince, (noball) no run, oversteps, his first as he goes
round to the left hander who is stroking towards mid-on
129.3 Powell to Prince, no run, line and length, gets forward on the off
and defends towards cover
129.4 Powell to Prince, one run, just wide of off, short of length, gets
half forward defending, outside half of the bat wide of gully for
3rd man to clean up
129.5 Powell to Boucher, no run, outside off, extra bounce there, has to
pull the bottom hand off the bat as he defends towards gully
129.6 Powell to Boucher, no run, shortish, cuts back at Boucher who is on
the back foot and has to get the bat closer to the body to play
down to ground
End of over 130 (3 runs) South Africa 320/6 (trail by 27 runs)
DB Powell 20-3-81-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 15* (78b 1x4) MV Boucher 9* (18b 1x4)
130.1 Collins to Prince, FOUR, outside off, too short, accepts the gift
and cuts firmly forward of point, nice timing
130.2 Collins to Prince, one run, gets him on the back foot, tracks back
at him, inside edge rolls away to the on side
130.3 Collins to Boucher, no run, full on the off, drives, gets the foot
out and stops it dead, saves four and nearly loses a foot
130.4 Collins to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
130.5 Collins to Boucher, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
gently strokes down the line towards mid-ff
130.6 Collins to Boucher, (noball) no run
130.6 Collins to Boucher, no run
End of over 131 (6 runs) South Africa 326/6 (trail by 21 runs)
PT Collins 26-4-76-2 (10nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 20* (80b 2x4) MV Boucher 9* (23b 1x4)
131.1 Powell to Prince, no run, outside off, gets back and punches into
the covers
131.2 Powell to Prince, no run, angled into the legs, just short of
length, clears the front foot well as he pushes to the on side
131.3 Powell to Prince, no run, outside off, angled in well, leaves
outside off, came back a lot, good or brave leave
131.4 Powell to Prince, three runs, fullish on the legs, plays from the
front foot, flicking it away forward of square, man around from
long leg cuts it off
131.5 Powell to Boucher, no run, just outside off, short of length, gets
across, bit square as he pushes to the off
131.6 Powell to Boucher, no run, on the off, short of length, pushed to
cover
End of over 132 (3 runs) South Africa 329/6 (trail by 18 runs)
DB Powell 21-3-84-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 23* (84b 2x4) MV Boucher 9* (25b 1x4)
132.1 Bravo to Prince, one run, well outside the off, gets forward and
across, stroked firmly to cover point
132.2 Bravo to Boucher, FOUR, SHOT, fullish on the legs, loves it there,
leans across and clips that with the angle through midwicket
132.3 Bravo to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
132.4 Bravo to Boucher, no run, comes forward on the off, left alone
132.5 Bravo to Boucher, one run, slower ball, picked up and clipped to
the on side, wide mid-on covers
132.6 Bravo to Prince, no run, gets forward on the off, defends
End of over 133 (6 runs) South Africa 335/6 (trail by 12 runs)
DJJ Bravo 27-5-74-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 14* (29b 2x4) AG Prince 24* (86b 2x4)
133.1 Powell to Boucher, no run, very full outside the off, stroked to
cover as he gets behind the near yorker outside the off
133.2 Powell to Boucher, no run, yorker again from wide of the crease,
gets the bottom of the bat on it, outside off, squeezes that on
the bounce to slip
133.3 Powell to Boucher, one run, leg side, jumps across inside it and
runs it to leg gully area
133.4 Powell to Prince, no run, outside off, gets across and punched
firmly to the off, straight at point, aaarrgghh groans Prince
knowing he wasted that
133.5 Powell to Prince, no run, leg stump yorker, dug out to the on side
133.6 Powell to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 134 (1 run) South Africa 336/6 (trail by 11 runs)
DB Powell 22-3-85-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 15* (32b 2x4) AG Prince 24* (89b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
adjustment made to the batsmen scores, Prince on 21 and Boucher 18
134.1 Bravo to Boucher, no run, stroked firmly into the covers
134.2 Bravo to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
134.3 Bravo to Boucher, no run, fullish on the off, firmly driven down
the ground, Bravo does well to get a hand down on it
134.4 Bravo to Boucher, no run, line and length, angled in, defends down
the on side of the pitch
134.5 Bravo to Boucher, no run, on line and length, well forward
defending
134.6 Bravo to Boucher, no run, straight slower ball, was on the drive,
checks the shot very late, defends down the pitch
End of over 135 (maiden) South Africa 336/6 (trail by 11 runs)
DJJ Bravo 28-6-74-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 21* (87b 2x4) MV Boucher 18* (40b 2x4)
Reeon King back on
135.1 King to Prince, no run, round the wicket, just on the off, gets
back and defends down the pitch
135.2 King to Prince, two runs, short of length, angled into the legs,
worked to wide midwicket, great running from Prince, he is fast,
took the throw on and won, throw was however a bit wide
135.3 King to Prince, no run, just outside off, gets back and plays back
down the pitch
135.4 King to Prince, (noball) no run, outside off, stays very low, edges
into the ground and Browne does very well diving to his left to
save a certain four
135.4 King to Prince, no run, width outside off, loose shot, big swing
and a miss on the drive
135.5 King to Prince, no run, defends to the off from line and length
135.6 King to Prince, no run, defemnds from line and length
End of over 136 (3 runs) South Africa 339/6 (trail by 8 runs)
RD King 21-5-44-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 18* (40b 2x4) AG Prince 23* (94b 2x4)
136.1 Bravo to Boucher, no run, slight reverse, gets half forward, plays
defensively to the on side
136.2 Bravo to Boucher, one run, fullish, stroked firmly back up the
pitch, mid-on dives to his left to cut it off
136.3 Bravo to Prince, two runs, outside off, too short, slashes that
wide of gully, King does very well this time, dives across and
pulls that back inches from the rope
136.4 Bravo to Prince, one run, full outside off, drives, thick edge,
flies off past 4th slip area, King again in from 3rd man
136.5 Bravo to Boucher, no run, line and length, gets well forward and
gets down low to defend to the on side
136.6 Bravo to Boucher, no run, outside off, well forward, solid drives,
well timed straight at wide mid-off
End of over 137 (4 runs) South Africa 343/6 (trail by 4 runs)
DJJ Bravo 29-6-78-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 26* (96b 2x4) MV Boucher 19* (44b 2x4)
137.1 King to Prince, no run, angled in from round the wicket, gets half
forward defending to the off
137.2 King to Prince, no run, short, gets back on the pull, in the air,
hits it straight to midwicket, waist high, Pagon puts it down
137.3 King to Prince, no run, just on the off, defends down the pitch
137.4 King to Prince, no run, shortish on the off, this time he gets back
and defends down the off
137.5 King to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, reverse takes it
away even further
137.6 King to Prince, no run, just on the off, dabs towards cover,
Boucher comes, sent back
End of over 138 (maiden) South Africa 343/6 (trail by 4 runs)
RD King 22-6-44-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 19* (44b 2x4) AG Prince 26* (102b 2x4)
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138.1 Bravo to Boucher, no run, line and length, defends to the off
138.2 Bravo to Boucher, no run, right on target, gets the respectful
forward defence
138.3 Bravo to Boucher, no run, just outside off, gets forward and
across, stroked to the off
138.4 Bravo to Boucher, no run, gets half forward, ball hurries into him,
or he was a bit late, defends to ground and behind him, gets back
ready to kick the ball away from the stumps
138.5 Bravo to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off, bit too wide
138.6 Bravo to Boucher, no run, outside off, forward and well across to
that, defends off the face towards point
End of over 139 (maiden) South Africa 343/6 (trail by 4 runs)
DJJ Bravo 30-7-78-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 26* (102b 2x4) MV Boucher 19* (50b 2x4)
139.1 King to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, as he pushes that
away from round the wickets
139.2 King to Prince, no run, outside off, too wide, stayed low, Browne
down on the knees to take on the second bounce
139.3 King to Prince, no run, angled into the body, shortish, gets back
and pushed towards midwicket
139.4 King to Prince, two runs, fullish on the pads, nudges backward of
square leg, long leg in, but again Prince is too fast
139.5 King to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, slight reverse
139.6 King to Prince, no run, outside off, gets back, stays very low,
comes off the bottom (heel) of the bat, into the pad and away to
the off
End of over 140 (2 runs) South Africa 345/6 (trail by 2 runs)
RD King 23-6-46-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 19* (50b 2x4) AG Prince 28* (108b 2x4)
140.1 Bravo to Boucher, one run, drives the fullish ball back down the
pitch, Bravo gets fingers to it, Collins cleans up at mid-on
140.2 Bravo to Prince, no run, outside off, shuffled well across to the
off as he dabs towards point
140.3 Bravo to Prince, no run, again, gets well across to the off,
defends from short of length to the off
140.4 Bravo to Prince, no run, width and length, bit too wide but goes
after it, off the very bottom of the bat to point
140.5 Bravo to Prince, no run, well forward, all defensive, opens the
face, can not beat gully
140.6 Bravo to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, Prince going along
way across the stumps as the bowler bowls
End of over 141 (1 run) South Africa 346/6 (trail by 1 runs)
DJJ Bravo 31-7-79-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 20* (51b 2x4) AG Prince 28* (113b 2x4)
141.1 King to Boucher, no run, full inswinging leg stump yorker, just
digs that out to the on side
141.2 King to Boucher, no run, very short outside off, gets up to chest
hight as he gets back and pushes to the off
141.3 King to Boucher, no run, short of length, on the off, angled in,
defends to the off
141.4 King to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off, nice teasing
length, did not fall for it
141.5 King to Boucher, no run, angled into the body, short of length,
gets back and defends to the on side
141.6 King to Boucher, no run, fullish on the legs, stroked towards mid-
on
End of over 142 (maiden) South Africa 346/6 (trail by 1 runs)
RD King 24-7-46-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 28* (113b 2x4) MV Boucher 20* (57b 2x4)
142.1 Bravo to Prince, no run, outside off, back, chops to the off, bit
quick on the shot, drags it to cover
142.2 Bravo to Prince, no run, left alone, very wide outside off
142.3 Bravo to Prince, one run, outside off, full, chops down late on it,
thick edge to 3rd man and the scores are level
142.4 Bravo to Boucher, no run, slight widt and length outside off,
drives well straight at cover
142.5 Bravo to Boucher, no run, slower ball, outside off, forcing the
drive, drags it across to mid-on
142.6 Bravo to Boucher, no run, fullish, slight inswing, drives, inside
half of the bat to mid-on
End of over 143 (1 run) South Africa 347/6 (lead by 0 runs)
DJJ Bravo 32-7-79-2 (1w) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 29* (116b 2x4) MV Boucher 20* (60b 2x4)
143.1 King to Prince, no run, fullish on the legs, looks to work it past
square leg, rolls it straight at him
143.2 King to Prince, no run, short of length, angled into the legs from
round the wicket, defends to the on side
143.3 King to Prince, one run, outside off, shortish, back, guids the
late cut to 3rd man
143.4 King to Boucher, one run, leg stump line, short of length, worked
neatly behind square leg
143.5 King to Prince, no run, way down the leg side, again Browne does
well diving down the leg side to take with two hands
143.6 King to Prince, one run, over the wicket to the left hander, tucks
him up on the leg side, worked off the hips to fine leg
End of over 144 (3 runs) South Africa 350/6 (lead by 3 runs)
RD King 25-7-49-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 31* (121b 2x4) MV Boucher 21* (61b 2x4)
Gayle comes back on
144.1 Gayle to Prince, no run, fires down the leg side from round the
wicket, clips the pad to Browne
144.2 Gayle to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
144.3 Gayle to Prince, no run, fullish, stroked to the off
144.4 Gayle to Prince, no run, quicker ball at the pads, back, pushed to
midwicket
144.5 Gayle to Prince, no run, outside off, well forward, pads it away
144.6 Gayle to Prince, no run, flighted up on target, well forward
defending
End of over 145 (maiden) South Africa 350/6 (lead by 3 runs)
CH Gayle 30-15-40-0 - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 21* (61b 2x4) AG Prince 31* (127b 2x4)
145.1 King to Boucher, no run, over the wicket, gets forward on the leg
side, in the air for a while but no short midwicket in place
145.2 King to Boucher, no run, on target, line and length, defends to the
on side
145.3 King to Boucher, no run, line and length, gets half forward pushing
to the on side
145.4 King to Boucher, no run, fullish on the off, drives too well
straight at extra cover for a run to be taken
145.5 King to Boucher, no run, slower ball, full on the legs, leans
across and dabs to midwicket
145.6 King to Boucher, no run, quicker ball, fired in at the pads, looks
to play to the on side, taken on the pad
End of over 146 (maiden) South Africa 350/6 (lead by 3 runs)
RD King 26-8-49-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 31* (127b 2x4) MV Boucher 21* (67b 2x4)
146.1 Sarwan to Boucher, no run
146.2 Sarwan to Boucher, (noball) one run
146.2 Sarwan to Prince, one run
146.3 Sarwan to Boucher, no run
146.4 Sarwan to Boucher, one run
146.5 Sarwan to Prince, no run
146.6 Sarwan to Prince, no run, gets well forward, dabs to the short leg
End of over 147 (4 runs) South Africa 354/6 (lead by 7 runs)
RR Sarwan 3-0-12-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 23* (71b 2x4) AG Prince 32* (130b 2x4)
adjust ment made to Boucher, 24 runs
Gayle changes ends again
147.1 Gayle to Boucher, no run, outside off, well forward, worked to the
on side
147.2 Gayle to Boucher, no run, well forward and across outside off,
defends
147.3 Gayle to Boucher, no run, well forard, gently clipped to midwicket
147.4 Gayle to Boucher, no run, outside off, kicks it away
147.5 Gayle to Boucher, no run, fullish on the off, worked to midwicket
147.6 Gayle to Boucher, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
End of over 148 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 355/6 (lead by 8 runs)
CH Gayle 31-16-40-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 32* (130b 2x4) MV Boucher 24* (77b 2x4)
Official tim is up and 9 overs left, but only 30 minutes to bowl
them in, else they fall away tomorrow
148.1 Sarwan to Prince, no run, outside off, shortish, gets some turn,
but pitch is so slow he has time to dabs to the on side
148.2 Sarwan to Prince, no run, fullish, stroked to the off, Sarwan
across to field
148.3 Sarwan to Prince, one run, leg stump line, back, waits and nudges
wide of short fine leg
148.4 Sarwan to Boucher, no run, outside off, cuts, plays over the top of
it, beaten
148.5 Sarwan to Boucher, no run, flighted up on the off, defends down the
pitch
148.6 Sarwan to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 149 (1 run) South Africa 356/6 (lead by 9 runs)
RR Sarwan 4-0-13-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 33* (133b 2x4) MV Boucher 24* (80b 2x4)
149.1 Gayle to Prince, no run, flighted on the off, strokes the drive to
cover,
149.2 Gayle to Prince, no run, outside off, back, cuts straight at point
149.3 Gayle to Prince, no run, flighted on the legs, pushed to the on
side
149.4 Gayle to Prince, no run, flighted on the off, stroked down the
pitch
149.5 Gayle to Prince, no run, outside off, gets forward, pads it away
149.6 Gayle to Prince, one run, outside off, flighted and width, stroked
to and wide of cover
End of over 150 (1 run) South Africa 357/6 (lead by 10 runs)
CH Gayle 32-16-41-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 34* (139b 2x4) MV Boucher 24* (80b 2x4)
150.1 Sarwan to Prince, FOUR, down the pitch, turns it into a half
volley, drives straight between bowler and mid-on
150.2 Sarwan to Prince, no run, outside off, shortish, defends down the
pitch
150.3 Sarwan to Prince, no run, well forward, big stride in, defends
150.4 Sarwan to Prince, no run, leg side, back, then forward forcing to
the on side, beaten
150.5 Sarwan to Prince, no run, outside off, straight one, defends to the
off
150.6 Sarwan to Prince, no run, flighted, forward, gently stroked to mid-
off
End of over 151 (4 runs) South Africa 361/6 (lead by 14 runs)
RR Sarwan 5-0-17-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 24* (80b 2x4) AG Prince 38* (145b 3x4)
151.1 Gayle to Boucher, no run, outside off, pads it away
151.2 Gayle to Boucher, no run, flighted up, defens
151.3 Gayle to Boucher, bye: two runs, outside off, quick arm ball,
leaves, bounces on Browne, goes over the shoulder
151.4 Gayle to Boucher, no run, outside off, short, and big turn, slow
pitch gives him time to adjust
151.5 Gayle to Boucher, no run, forward, defends to the on side
151.6 Gayle to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, stroked down the pitch
End of over 152 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 363/6 (lead by 16 runs)
CH Gayle 33-17-41-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 38* (145b 3x4) MV Boucher 24* (86b 2x4)
Collins back on
16 minutes to go, so he might get two overs in before the close
152.1 Collins to Prince, no run, over the wicket, gets a hint of inswing,
forward, defends to the off
152.2 Collins to Prince, no run, lot more swing that time, dips late,
well dug out towards midwicket
152.3 Collins to Prince, no run, full toss, leg stumps, whips that away
straight at midwicket, looks to the heavens, knows he should have
out that away
152.4 Collins to Prince, no run, short of length, angled at the stumps,
forward, defends
152.5 Collins to Prince, no run, short of length, just on the off, gets
back and defends down the pitch
152.6 Collins to Prince, one run, on the off, pushed towards mid-off who
is a bit deep, Powell maybe on the back foot, Prince through in a
flash
End of over 153 (1 run) South Africa 364/6 (lead by 17 runs)
PT Collins 27-4-77-2 (10nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 39* (151b 3x4) MV Boucher 24* (86b 2x4)
153.1 Hinds to Prince, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly to extra
cover
153.2 Hinds to Prince, no run, and again, outside off, stroked frimly to
extra cover
153.3 Hinds to Prince, no run, left alone outside off, browne for the
100th time down on the knee to gather on the bounce
153.4 Hinds to Prince, one run, outside off, slashes that forward of
cover getting round to collect
153.5 Hinds to Boucher, FOUR, too full, drives straight down the ground,
no need to chase that
153.6 Hinds to Boucher, no run, full, almost yorker length, dug out to
midwicket
End of over 154 (5 runs) South Africa 369/6 (lead by 22 runs)
WW Hinds 7-4-9-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 40* (155b 3x4) MV Boucher 28* (88b 3x4)
154.1 Collins to Prince, no run, outside off, back, stroked to cover
154.2 Collins to Prince, no run, fullish angled into the legs, leans to
the off and clips straight at midwicket
154.3 Collins to Prince, no run, fullish, catches him on the back foot,
but worked off the middle of the bat to the on side
154.4 Collins to Prince, no run, just outside off, short of length,
punched to cover
154.5 Collins to Prince, no run, fullish on the legs, drives straight to
mid-on
154.6 Collins to Prince, no run, short of length, outside off, angle gets
it into line, back and pushed towards midwicket
End of over 155 (maiden) South Africa 369/6 (lead by 22 runs)
PT Collins 28-5-77-2 (10nb) - Media Centre End
MV Boucher 28* (88b 3x4) AG Prince 40* (161b 3x4)
2 overs to go, but maybe time for only one
155.1 Hinds to Boucher, no run, just on the off, gets forward and defends
to the off
155.2 Hinds to Boucher, no run, outside off, ball swings away, great
ball, has him pushing at it outside the off, beaten
155.3 Hinds to Boucher, no run, short, bent his back a bit, gets up to
nearly chest high, defends to ground
155.4 Hinds to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off
155.5 Hinds to Boucher, no run, fullish on the legs, drives firmly to
mid-on
155.6 Hinds to Boucher, no run, just outside off, back, dabs to the off,
and a nice quick over from Hinds, lets us get the last one in
End of over 156 (maiden) South Africa 369/6 (lead by 22 runs)
WW Hinds 8-5-9-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 40* (161b 3x4) MV Boucher 28* (94b 3x4)
156.1 Collins to Prince, no run, outside off, gets back and punched to
cover
156.2 Collins to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
156.3 Collins to Prince, no run, fullish at the leg stump, gets the bat
down on it straight at midwicket
156.4 Collins to Prince, one run, on the back foot, worked that off the
legs to square leg, trot through for the run
156.5 Collins to Boucher, no run, well forward on the off, open face runs
it to gully
156.6 Collins to Boucher, no run, full outside off, gets forward and
firmly driven into the covers
End of over 157 (1 run) South Africa 370/6 (lead by 23 runs)
PT Collins 29-5-78-2 (10nb) - Media Centre End
AG Prince 41* (165b 3x4) MV Boucher 28* (96b 3x4)
and that is stumps
What can we say about the play today ....
Excuses for West Indies, chances not taken when offered
For South Africa, a slow, indifferent bouncing pitch, not condusive
to shot making, and still two days to go
We will be back tomorrow for the 4th day, so please join us that
might still have an exciting end
Also stick around for 40 minutes for the NZ SL Test
good night
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Its that time of the morning again and we are ready for the start
of the 4th day of the 2nd Test between West Indies and South
Africa
A pitch that has progressively become lower and slower will face
South Africa as they hope to build a decent lead while West Indies
will try to keep the lead as low as possible
Will take a lot of hard work from both teams, and who knows one way
or the other we could still be in for a result
188 runs were scored yesterday under difficult circumstance, how
many more runs are in this pitch, a lead of over 100 could hold
the key
A lot of loose and opened cracks are on the pitch this morning and
will crumble a lot more as this sun burns down on it
The weather is fine and against predictions the rain has stayed
away
Not the biggest crowd in this morning but could grow is West Indies
strike early, news here travels fast
Bravo will get the day underway
157.1 Bravo to Prince, no run, gentle warm-up ball on the off, angled
across the left hander, stroked to cover point
1 slip a gully, deepish backward point and a square cover point,
plsu a short cover
157.2 Bravo to Prince, no run, fullish on the off, forward and stroked
to shrot cover
157.3 Bravo to Prince, no run, just on the off as gully moved to 2nd
slip, stays low, defends to the off
157.4 Bravo to Prince, no run, big leg side wide, not called, browne
dives across, stretching with one hand, gathers cleanly
157.5 Bravo to Prince, FOUR, width outside off, full flash of the bat on
the drive, edge, goes quick and high over 2nd slip, no 3rd man
157.6 Bravo to Prince, no run, outside off, full, goes after the drive,
beaten, appeal, not out says Sheperd, was a noise, good decision,
bat scraping the pitch was the noise
End of over 158 (4 runs) South Africa 374/6 (lead by 27 runs)
DJJ Bravo 33-7-83-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 28* (91b 3x4) AG Prince 45* (176b 4x4)
Sheperd stays a good umpire, pity his career is at its end
Gayle to start
158.1 Gayle to Boucher, OUT: flighted up on line, gets forward, goes
through with the shot, loops it back at Gayle and an good early
breakthrough for West Indies
South Africa 374/7, Partnership of 71
MV Boucher c & b Gayle 28 (92b 3x4 0x6)
AG Prince 45* (176b 4x4) CH Gayle 33.1-17-41-1
Just the start that West Indies wanted, a shot that he may have
been looking to the on side, closed the bat too early and as easy
a catch he will ever get
Boje the new bat
Two left handers at the crease now
158.2 Gayle to Boje, no run, outside off, firmly forward, stroking to
short cover
158.3 Gayle to Boje, one run, worked off the legs, in the air, but safely
down to deep square leg
158.4 Gayle to Prince, OUT: outside off, flighted, pushes forward, hits
it low to short cover and another one down
South Africa 375/8, Partnership of 1
AG Prince c Chanderpaul b Gayle 45 (177b 4x4 0x6)
N Boje 1* (2b) CH Gayle 33.4-17-42-2
158.5 Gayle to Ntini, no run, full, fired into the off stump, defends
158.6 Gayle to Ntini, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 159 (1 run) South Africa 375/8 (lead by 28 runs)
CH Gayle 34-17-42-2 - Media Centre End
N Boje 1* (2b) M Ntini 0* (2b)
159.1 Bravo to Boje, no run, left alone outside off
159.2 Bravo to Boje, no run, forward on the off, defends
159.3 Bravo to Boje, wide: no run, pushed down the off side, very wide
159.3 Bravo to Boje, FOUR, outside off, round the wicket, lofted drive
clears cover
159.4 Bravo to Boje, no run, left alone outside off
159.5 Bravo to Boje, no run, width, gets well across and slaps the drive
to extra cover
159.6 Bravo to Boje, no run, outside off, slower ball, running the
fingers over it, gets forward on the drive, lack of pace beats him
End of over 160 (5 runs) South Africa 380/8 (lead by 33 runs)
DJJ Bravo 34-7-88-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
M Ntini 0* (2b) N Boje 5* (8b 1x4)
160.1 Gayle to Ntini, no run, full, driven from the crease to point area
160.2 Gayle to Ntini, no run, short, gets forward, slow pitch gets him
time to dab to the off
160.3 Gayle to Ntini, FOUR, flighted up, lofted over cover with a full
swing of the bat
160.4 Gayle to Ntini, no run, well forward, big stride in, defends with
the pad
160.5 Gayle to Ntini, no run, well forward on the off, defends on the
front foot
160.6 Gayle to Ntini, OUT: quicker ball, shortish, gets forward playing
for the spin that is not there, into the off stump
South Africa 384/9, Partnership of 9
M Ntini b Gayle 4 (8b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 161 (4 runs) South Africa 384/9 (lead by 37 runs)
CH Gayle 35-17-46-3 - Media Centre End
N Boje 5* (8b 1x4)
161.1 Bravo to Boje, no run, very wide outside off, leaves alone
161.2 Bravo to Boje, no run, very wide outside off
161.3 Bravo to Boje, no run, left alone outside off
161.4 Bravo to Boje, no run, drives, angle across him beats him
161.5 Bravo to Boje, FOUR, width and length, slashes the drive firmly
over cover point
161.6 Bravo to Boje, one run, leg stump line bad ball, gives boje the
single to keep the strike as he paddles that to square leg
End of over 162 (5 runs) South Africa 389/9 (lead by 42 runs)
DJJ Bravo 35-7-93-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
N Boje 10* (14b 2x4) A Nel 0* (0b)
New ball is now available
162.1 Gayle to Boje, one run, short from round the wicket, worked to the
on side and has passed 1,000 test runs
162.2 Gayle to Nel, no run, flighted up, stroked back to Gayle
162.3 Gayle to Nel, no run, forward, dabs to gully
162.4 Gayle to Nel, two runs, outside off, firmly stroked, runs away past
gully
162.5 Gayle to Nel, no run, well forward, defends to the off
162.6 Gayle to Nel, no run, half forward and well played, defends from
the crease
End of over 163 (3 runs) South Africa 392/9 (lead by 45 runs)
CH Gayle 36-17-49-3 - Media Centre End
N Boje 11* (15b 2x4) A Nel 2* (5b)
163.1 Bravo to Boje, no run, left alone outside off, just atad short and
angled towards the slips
163.2 Bravo to Boje, no run, very wide, left alone
163.3 Bravo to Boje, no run, and again, very wide, must have been close
to being called
163.4 Bravo to Boje, no run, round the wicket, fullish at the legs,
stroked down the on side, Bravo across to field
163.5 Bravo to Boje, no run, outside off, gets forward, slow pitch allows
him to adjust and try to chop past slips
163.6 Bravo to Boje, no run, outside off, gets forward and across,
defends to point
End of over 164 (maiden) South Africa 392/9 (lead by 45 runs)
DJJ Bravo 36-8-93-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Nel 2* (5b) N Boje 11* (21b 2x4)
164.1 Gayle to Nel, no run, well forward, defends
164.2 Gayle to Nel, no run, short, defends to ground and short leg
164.3 Gayle to Nel, no run, flighted up on the off, stroked to cover
164.4 Gayle to Nel, no run, defends down the pitch
164.5 Gayle to Nel, no run, back, defends down the pitch
164.6 Gayle to Nel, no run, defends outside off
End of over 165 (maiden) South Africa 392/9 (lead by 45 runs)
CH Gayle 37-18-49-3 - Media Centre End
N Boje 11* (21b 2x4) A Nel 2* (11b)
165.1 Bravo to Boje, no run, starts with the slower ball from round the
wicket, picks this one up and defends to the off
165.2 Bravo to Boje, no run, well forward outside off, stroked firmly to
deep cover, run is not taken
165.3 Bravo to Boje, no run, fullish angled in, sweeps, into the pad,
appeals, outside the line
165.4 Bravo to Boje, one run, outside off, fullish, over the wicket
again, stroked to deep cover, this time they trot the run
165.5 Bravo to Nel, no run, angled well down the leg side, maybe looking
for the leg stump yorker
165.6 Bravo to Nel, FOUR, outside off, full and smashes that through the
covers, lead goes to 50
End of over 166 (5 runs) South Africa 397/9 (lead by 50 runs)
DJJ Bravo 37-8-98-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
N Boje 12* (25b 2x4) A Nel 6* (13b 1x4)
166.1 Gayle to Boje, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
166.2 Gayle to Boje, no run, right arm round now, outside off, defends
166.3 Gayle to Boje, one run, on the back foot to a shortish ball, picks
his spot and punches throughcovers to the sweeper
166.4 Gayle to Nel, no run, stays round, back, pushed firmly to the off
166.5 Gayle to Nel, OUT: fires in the yorker, came forward, too slow on
the shot, into the middle stump
South Africa 398/10, Partnership of 14
A Nel b Gayle 6 (15b 1x4 0x6)
N Boje 13* (28b 2x4) CH Gayle 37.5-18-50-4
So well done by West Indies and I am sure not what South Africa
planned
Gayle wraps up the tail with 4 quick wickets
The lead is 51 and now every chance of a result
Match State: Innings Break
Players come out for the start of the West Indies 2nd innings
Nel to start to Hinds
0.1 Nel to Hinds, two runs, outside off, gets forward, stays low,
edges, but lands short of Boucher and goes through his leg
0.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, round thw wicket, gets forward,
ball straightens, beaten again
0.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, angle coming into to
him, left alone
0.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, well forward on the off, gets well forward,
pushes at it, again is beaten as the ball straightens off the
pitch
0.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, leg stump line, pushed across to far, left
alone to Boucher
0.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, good start from Nel
End of over 1 (2 runs) West Indies 2/0 (trail by 49 runs)
A Nel 1-0-2-0 - Media Centre End
CH Gayle 0* (0b) WW Hinds 2* (6b)
Ntini to share the new ball
He will start over the wicket to 3 slips and a gully
1.1 Ntini to Gayle, one run, gets well forward on the off, pushed wide
of mid-off, good early call
1.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run, on the back foot, plays on the angle to
backward point
1.3 Ntini to Hinds, one run, outside off, angled across, hits high on
the bat to 2nd slips, does not carry, Kallis pushes it past his
leg
1.4 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off
1.5 Ntini to Gayle, legbye: FOUR, angled across, gets well across, ball
pitches and cuts back at Gayle, into the top flap of the pad and
through the slips
1.6 Ntini to Gayle, no run, on the back foot and firmly played down the
pitch
End of over 2 (6 runs) West Indies 8/0 (trail by 43 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 3* (8b) CH Gayle 1* (4b)
2.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, gets forward, that one takes off
from a length, beats the edge, Boucher takes well above the head
Where did that come from
2.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, full, angled into to him, starts leg stump,
Boucher takes well down the leg
2.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, well forward outside off, angle takes int
into the pad, appeals, outside line of off
2.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, angled in, again takes off from
short of length, Boucher leaps and only just gets fingers to it,
rebounds to slip
2.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, fuller ball, forward, stroked to mid-off
2.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, comes out a bit wide, close to
the wide being called
End of over 3 (maiden) West Indies 8/0 (trail by 43 runs)
A Nel 2-1-2-0 - Media Centre End
CH Gayle 1* (4b) WW Hinds 3* (14b)
3.1 Ntini to Gayle, no run, on the back foot, playing on the angle,
ball stays very low, drops the bat down on it, drags it to the on
side
3.2 Ntini to Gayle, no run, right on line, from the crease gets down
low and dabs to the off
3.3 Ntini to Gayle, no run, line and length, pushed across, left alone
3.4 Ntini to Gayle, no run, outside off, gets across and shapes to
play, stops the bat from going through
3.5 Ntini to Gayle, no run, short of length, starts on the leg, angle
takes it to the off, defends down the pitch
3.6 Ntini to Gayle, no run, fuller ball on the off, forward and drives,
off the outside half of the bat to backward point
End of over 4 (maiden) West Indies 8/0 (trail by 43 runs)
M Ntini 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 3* (14b) CH Gayle 1* (10b)
4.1 Nel to Hinds, two runs, fullish on the off, gets well forward and
stroked into the gap at cover
4.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, too wide to play at
4.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, back leaves, good leave as that
comes back sharply, but wide of the off, Nel did not think so,
grabs his head in dispai
4.4 Nel to Hinds, legbye: FOUR, pushed down the leg side, clips the
pad, Boucher has no hope of getting to that
4.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, pushed down the off side, left alone
4.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, full, yorker outside off, dabs that to point
End of over 5 (6 runs) West Indies 14/0 (trail by 37 runs)
A Nel 3-1-4-0 - Media Centre End
CH Gayle 1* (10b) WW Hinds 5* (20b)
5.1 Ntini to Gayle, no run, standing up in the crease, punched firmly
straight at mid-off
5.2 Ntini to Gayle, no run, left alone outside off
Only three men are forward of square, cover, the mid-off and the
mid-on
5.3 Ntini to Gayle, no run, defends from the crease to gully, 87 mph
5.4 Ntini to Gayle, no run, pushed into the covers
5.5 Ntini to Gayle, no run
5.6 Ntini to Gayle, OUT: short of length, angled across, gets back and
plays from the back foot, thick edge to gully, good catch by de
Villiers
West Indies 14/1, Partnership of 14
CH Gayle c de Villiers b Ntini 1 (16b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 6 (maiden) West Indies 14/1 (trail by 37 runs)
M Ntini 3-2-2-1 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 5* (20b)
6.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
6.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, short of length, just on the off, back,
defends from the body to the off
6.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, just outside off, short of length, back then
comes forward from the crease to the off
6.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, just short of length, back, defends to the
off
6.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, fuller ball, forward, slower ball, comes
back, just goes over the off stump as it straightens
6.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 7 (maiden) West Indies 14/1 (trail by 37 runs)
A Nel 4-2-4-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 0* (0b) WW Hinds 5* (26b)
7.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, fuller ball, on line and length, defends
to the off
7.2 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, outside off, angled in, straightened,
beaten as he pushes at it, bounce and movement gets through the
defenses
7.3 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, angled in, gets back, well played with
time, pushed to the on side
forward short leg coming in, taking a bit of time to get the guards
and helmet on
7.4 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, forward, looking to drive, not timed,
plays into the fott and to the off
7.5 Ntini to Sarwan, FOUR, outside off, back, open face, gets through
the vacant gully who is now at short leg
square leg now moved to gully
7.6 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, on the off, bounces a bit more, drops the
bottom hand and well played to ground and short leg
End of over 8 (4 runs) West Indies 18/1 (trail by 33 runs)
M Ntini 4-2-6-1 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 5* (26b) RR Sarwan 4* (6b 1x4)
8.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, outside off, angled in, cuts, bit close to
the body, slaps it to point
8.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, just on the off, short of length, on the back
foot, angled verticle bat runs it to gully
for the first time he goes over the wicket
8.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, angled across, gets well forward and defends
to the off
8.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone, pushed across the left hander
8.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, 2 lips, gully point and short cover, goes
short, Hinds ducks, just clears the helmet as it stays down a bit
8.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, back to round the wicket, angled in,
straightens, beaten
End of over 9 (maiden) West Indies 18/1 (trail by 33 runs)
A Nel 5-3-4-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 4* (6b 1x4) WW Hinds 5* (32b)
Nel has a slight problem, had a chat to Smith, pointed at his
chest, trainer now with him on the boundary
9.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, line and length, forward, defends
9.2 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, just outside off, good leave, that kicks
up as Sarwan whips the bat away
9.3 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, plays down the pitch,
getting right in behind it
9.4 Ntini to Sarwan, one run, short, gets back to hook, hurries into
him, Rudolph at short ducks for the shot, ball comes high off the
splice and loops over his ducking head, would have gobbled the
catch if he had kept his eyes on the ball
9.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
9.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run, well forward outside off, pad then bat,
huge appeals, but pitched outside leg and also would have missed
the off
End of over 10 (1 run) West Indies 19/1 (trail by 32 runs)
M Ntini 5-2-7-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 5* (10b 1x4) WW Hinds 5* (34b)
That was a let off for Sarwan and a lesson fro Rudolph to keep his
eye on the ball, it nearly landed on his back as he ducked
10.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot to one just short of a
length, stays down, hurries the bat down defending
10.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run, well forward on the off, ball cuts back into
the pad, playing a shot, can not be out outside the line even it
it would have hit
10.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, defends to the on side, nearly a mix-up as
Boje rushes in from mid-on
10.4 Nel to Sarwan, two runs, outside off, bit short, gets back and
pushes into the gap at cover point
10.5 Nel to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off
10.6 Nel to Sarwan, no run, beaten all ends up, gets forward, ball
leaves him off the seam, slight bounce, follows it, beaten
End of over 11 (2 runs) West Indies 21/1 (trail by 30 runs)
A Nel 6-3-6-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 5* (34b) RR Sarwan 7* (16b 1x4)
Smith down to talk to Nel, Nel begs him for one more over and looks
like he will get it
11.1 Ntini to Hinds, two runs, on the back foot, angled at the leg, got
well forward and neatly whipped off the front pad to forward
square leg
11.2 Ntini to Hinds, no run, short, leans back and lets it slide across
the chest
11.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run, well forward, again a big stride in as it
is angled across him, defends to mid-on
11.4 Ntini to Hinds, no run, short of length, gets back into line,
pushes towards mid-off
11.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, just short of length, gets back, ball
straightens, goes inside the bat into the back hip to the off
11.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run, well forward on the off, pad bat again, no
appeal this time, going away from off
End of over 12 (2 runs) West Indies 23/1 (trail by 28 runs)
M Ntini 6-2-9-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 7* (16b 1x4) WW Hinds 7* (40b)
So now it is West Indies time to bat at under 2 runs an over, makes
one believe the South Africans that the pitch is not easy to bat
on
12.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off
lots of little insects hovering around Sarwans head
12.2 Nel to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, worked gently forward of
square leg, midwicket round to collect
12.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, on the back foot, pushed from line to the on
side, wants one, sent back by Sarwan as Rudolph from midwicket
nearly dummies Zondeki
12.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
12.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off, angled in, and well
left
12.6 Nel to Hinds, one run, shortish, angled at the body, back and
easily played off the chest to long leg area
End of over 13 (2 runs) West Indies 25/1 (trail by 26 runs)
A Nel 7-3-8-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 8* (44b) RR Sarwan 8* (18b 1x4)
Zondeki replaces Ntini
13.1 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, outside off, gets some movement away from
the left hander leaving
13.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, well forward on the off, solid looking
defence
13.3 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, on the off, gets across in the crease,
defends to the off, 89 mph
13.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, on line and length, defends pushing down
the line to mid-on round to collect
13.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, just on the off, gets back and across in
the crease, defends to the off
13.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, just outside off, fullish, gets across
and stroked to backward point
End of over 14 (maiden) West Indies 25/1 (trail by 26 runs)
M Zondeki 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 8* (18b 1x4) WW Hinds 8* (50b)
Boje getting a bowl just before lunch
14.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, left arm round, down the leg side, Sawan
flicks and misses, Boucher has the bails off
14.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, forward, defends to the off
14.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, fullish, drives to the on side, good stop
from de Villiers
14.4 Boje to Sarwan, one run, flighted up on the off, drives to cover,
gets fingers to it
14.5 Boje to Hinds, no run, outside off, out the rought, inside edge
pad, drops down in front of him
4 men round the bat, 2 on the on side, 2 on the off
14.6 Boje to Hinds, no run, well forward, pushed away outside off with
the pad
End of over 15 (1 run) West Indies 26/1 (trail by 25 runs)
N Boje 1-0-1-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 9* (22b 1x4) WW Hinds 8* (52b)
and that is lunch
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
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Ntini to start us off
15.1 Zondeki to Sarwan, three runs, fullish to start with, well timed
forward push, beats Ntini on the inside, Boje slips as he hauls it
in, makes the third easy
15.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, well forward, swings back into the pad,
appeals, very very close, Sheperd says not out, maybe a bit of
inside edge
15.3 Zondeki to Hinds, two runs, too full on the off, gets forward and
eases that past extra cover
15.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, on the back foot, angled back from the
back foot to the bowler
15.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
15.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, forward, defensive push to the on side
End of over 16 (5 runs) West Indies 31/1 (trail by 20 runs)
M Zondeki 2-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 12* (23b 1x4) WW Hinds 10* (57b)
Kallis on for the first time this innings
16.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, outside off, forward, bit wide, follows
it and is baten, stayed very low and bounces to Boucher
16.2 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, leg side, flicks, bat gets stuck on the
pad, Boucher takes
16.3 Kallis to Sarwan, two runs, shortish on the off, stroked from the
crease to the off
16.4 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, leg stump line, pushed to backward square
leg
16.5 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, forward on the off, defends to cover
16.6 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, on line, shortish, defends down the pitch
End of over 17 (2 runs) West Indies 33/1 (trail by 18 runs)
JH Kallis 1-0-2-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 10* (57b) RR Sarwan 14* (29b 1x4)
10.3 Ntini to Hinds, no run, pushed down the pitch
10.4 Ntini to Hinds, no run, forward and pushed off the pads to short
forward square leg
10.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run, round the wicket, left alone outside off
11.5 Ntini to Hinds, no run
11.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run
End of over 12 (maiden) West Indies 33/1 (trail by 18 runs)
M Ntini 2-3-14-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 14* (29b 1x4) WW Hinds 10* (62b)
12.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, clipped off the pads to midwicket
12.2 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, line and length, gets half forward
defending
12.3 Kallis to Sarwan, one run, on the legs, gets up a bit, plays off
the legs, edges into the pad to the on side
12.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, just outside off, forward, defends to
point
12.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, just on the off, defends
12.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, short, tried to get it to bounce, Hinds
leans back and leaves
End of over 13 (1 run) West Indies 34/1 (trail by 17 runs)
JH Kallis 2-0-3-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 15* (32b 1x4) WW Hinds 10* (65b)
13.1 Ntini to Sarwan, two runs, outside off, bit too short, gets back
and gently pushes past cover
13.2 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, fullish on the off, drives straight at
cover
13.3 Ntini to Sarwan, FOUR, too full, on the legs, drives past and
inside mid-on
Sorry for the mixup with the overs, we are correcting it
19.4 Ntini to Sarwan, no run
19.5 Ntini to Sarwan, one run
19.6 Ntini to Hinds, no run
End of over 20 (7 runs) West Indies 41/1 (trail by 10 runs)
M Ntini 9-3-21-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 22* (37b 2x4) WW Hinds 10* (66b)
20.1 Kallis to Sarwan, one run
20.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run
20.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run
20.4 Kallis to Hinds, FOUR
20.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run
20.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run
End of over 21 (5 runs) West Indies 46/1 (trail by 5 runs)
JH Kallis 3-0-8-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 23* (38b 2x4) WW Hinds 14* (71b 1x4)
21.1 Zondeki to Hinds, no run
21.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run
21.3 Zondeki to Hinds, no run
21.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
21.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, outside off, forward, pulls the bat
behind the pad
21.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (maiden) West Indies 46/1 (trail by 5 runs)
M Zondeki 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 23* (38b 2x4) WW Hinds 14* (77b 1x4)
22.1 Kallis to Sarwan, one run, outside off, pushed to the off behind
square
22.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, beaten on the drive outside off
22.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, yorker dug out to the on side
22.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, just on the off, defends
22.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, just on the off, defends to mid-off
22.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, outside off, fullish, pushed to the off
End of over 23 (1 run) West Indies 47/1 (trail by 4 runs)
JH Kallis 4-0-9-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 24* (39b 2x4) WW Hinds 14* (82b 1x4)
23.1 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, leg stump line, flicks, no contact
23.2 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, flicks to the on side, square leg fields
23.3 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to mid-off
23.4 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, shortish on the off, jumps back and
defends to the on side
23.5 Zondeki to Sarwan, FOUR, full on the off, drives very well along
the ground and the scores are level
23.6 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, reverse swing into the pads, dabs to the
on side
End of over 24 (4 runs) West Indies 51/1 (lead by 0 runs)
M Zondeki 3-2-4-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 14* (82b 1x4) RR Sarwan 28* (45b 3x4)
24.1 Kallis to Hinds, no run, defends to the off
24.2 Kallis to Hinds, no run, defends to the off
24.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, full, stroked to point
24.4 Kallis to Hinds, no run, stroked into the covers
24.5 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside the off
24.6 Kallis to Hinds, no run, defends from outside off, towards mid-off
End of over 25 (maiden) West Indies 51/1 (lead by 0 runs)
JH Kallis 5-1-9-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 31* (45b 4x4) WW Hinds 10* (88b)
25.1 Zondeki to Sarwan, one run, leg stump line, leans forward and
flicks off the legs to long leg, Nel across quick to cut off the
second
25.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, gets forward, away swing, edges, short of
Kallis at 2nd slip
25.3 Zondeki to Hinds, two runs, on the legs, half forward and firmly
pushed off the front pad
25.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
25.5 Zondeki to Hinds, two runs, outside off, drives into the air but
wide of cover, Rudolph chases and hauls it in
25.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, defends to midwicket
End of over 26 (5 runs) West Indies 56/1 (lead by 5 runs)
M Zondeki 4-2-9-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 32* (51b 4x4) WW Hinds 14* (88b)
26.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, worked off line to
square leg
26.2 Kallis to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, nudges just backward
of point
26.3 Kallis to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
26.4 Kallis to Hinds, one run, outside off, drives, ball leaves him and
a chance gone, Boucher going towards slip, puts it down
26.5 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, defends to the off
26.6 Kallis to Sarwan, FOUR, outside off, back and punched firly behind
point
End of over 27 (6 runs) West Indies 62/1 (lead by 11 runs)
JH Kallis 6-1-15-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 15* (90b) RR Sarwan 37* (55b 5x4)
27.1 Zondeki to Hinds, (noball) no run, oversteps, over pitches, drives
to mid-off
27.1 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
27.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, forward, pushed to cover
27.3 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, line and short of length, gets back and
defends down the pitch
27.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, shortish on the off, gets back and whips
that straight at forward square leg
27.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, defends to the off
27.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run
End of over 28 (1 run) West Indies 63/1 (lead by 12 runs)
M Zondeki 5-2-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 37* (55b 5x4) WW Hinds 15* (97b)
Match State: Drinks
28.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, outside off, back, french cricket, has to
get the bat down in time, just about ankle high
28.2 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, shortish again, defends to the on side
28.3 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, defends to the off
28.4 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, worked off the legs to square leg
28.5 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, just on the off, gets well forward,
nudges to point
28.6 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, defends to the off
End of over 29 (maiden) West Indies 63/1 (lead by 12 runs)
JH Kallis 7-2-14-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 15* (97b) RR Sarwan 37* (63b 5x4)
29.1 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, outside on the drive, beaten, huge appeal
from bowler and behind the wickets, Sheperd says no, Hinds may
have got away with it
29.2 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, line and length, defends to the off
29.3 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
29.4 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, forward, stroked to the off
29.5 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, forward, pushed into the covers
29.6 Zondeki to Hinds, no run, just on the off, stroked to cover
End of over 30 (maiden) West Indies 63/1 (lead by 12 runs)
M Zondeki 6-3-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 37* (63b 5x4) WW Hinds 15* (103b)
Boje on
30.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends
30.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward and over it, defends to the
off
30.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, shortish, back, punched to mid-off
30.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted on the toes, clears the foot and
stroked to mid-on
30.5 Boje to Sarwan, two runs, flighted and slower, drives, edges, wide
of slip
30.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward and over it, defends to the
off
End of over 31 (2 runs) West Indies 65/1 (lead by 14 runs)
N Boje 2-0-3-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 15* (103b) RR Sarwan 39* (69b 5x4)
31.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
31.2 Nel to Hinds, wide: no run, way down the leg side and rightly
called
31.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
31.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
31.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, gets one on line, forward and defends from a
big stride
31.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, slower ball, on length, defends to the off
31.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 32 (1 run) West Indies 66/1 (lead by 15 runs)
A Nel 8-3-9-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 39* (69b 5x4) WW Hinds 15* (109b)
32.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, defends from the front foot
32.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, gets down low, defends
32.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, width, drives to cover
32.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, good flight, defends
32.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, defends to the off
32.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run, outside off, fullish, driving, beaten by
turn
End of over 33 (maiden) West Indies 66/1 (lead by 15 runs)
N Boje 3-1-3-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 15* (109b) RR Sarwan 39* (75b 5x4)
33.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
33.2 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone, over the wicket, pushed across
him
33.3 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
33.4 Nel to Hinds, no run, round the wicket now, same line, outside off,
left alone
33.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, defends to the off from length
33.6 Nel to Hinds, one run, shortish, angled into the body, gets back
and nudges gently forward of midwicket
End of over 34 (1 run) West Indies 67/1 (lead by 16 runs)
A Nel 9-3-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 16* (115b) RR Sarwan 39* (75b 5x4)
34.1 Boje to Hinds, no run, outside off, flighted up, defends to the off
34.2 Boje to Hinds, no run, flighted outside off, pads that away
34.3 Boje to Hinds, no run, slower ball, and flatter, dabs to the on
side
34.4 Boje to Hinds, no run, well forward, forces the sweep, off the pad
to the off
34.5 Boje to Hinds, FOUR, down the pitch, lofts well with the spin, mid-
off half way back, over his head
34.6 Boje to Hinds, one run, sweeps, bottom edge to the leg side
End of over 35 (5 runs) West Indies 72/1 (lead by 21 runs)
N Boje 4-1-8-0 - Media Centre End
WW Hinds 21* (121b 1x4) RR Sarwan 39* (75b 5x4)
35.1 Nel to Hinds, no run, left alone outside off
35.2 Nel to Hinds, one run, back, nudges to the off, Sarwan calls, Gibbs
picks up, fires in, misses with Sarwan diving, another chance for
South AFrica, whould have been out if it hit
35.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, angled in from over the wicket, worked to
the on side
35.4 Nel to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, forcing, comes back at
him, inside edge to long leg
35.5 Nel to Hinds, no run, wayward down the leg side, Boucher diving
save runs
35.6 Nel to Hinds, no run, and another, bad direction from him this
spell
End of over 36 (2 runs) West Indies 74/1 (lead by 23 runs)
A Nel 10-3-12-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 40* (77b 5x4) WW Hinds 22* (125b 1x4)
36.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, just on the off, slow turn, all the time to
adjust and dab to point
36.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward and defends
36.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, down the pitch, seen, fires into the legs,
defends to the off
36.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted on line, defends down the pitch
36.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward and over it, smothers
36.6 Boje to Sarwan, one run, well forward, gets the edge as he pushes
at it, thick edge wide of slip
End of over 37 (1 run) West Indies 75/1 (lead by 24 runs)
N Boje 5-1-9-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 41* (83b 5x4) WW Hinds 22* (125b 1x4)
37.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, outside off, on the cut, stays down, gets
the bat on it, no timing to the off
37.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run, quicker ball, gets back as it kicks, hand
off the bat as he defends to the off
37.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, worked to midwicket
37.4 Nel to Sarwan, no run, on line, back, worked to square leg
37.5 Nel to Sarwan, FOUR, outside off, drives, in the air, but firm
enough to clear the man at cover
37.6 Nel to Sarwan, no run, gets half forward, defends firmly to the off
End of over 38 (4 runs) West Indies 79/1 (lead by 28 runs)
A Nel 11-3-16-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 22* (125b 1x4) RR Sarwan 45* (89b 6x4)
38.1 Boje to Hinds, OUT: gets back to one on the off, stays low, turns
into the back pad, appeals, Dar lifts the finger
West Indies 79/2, Partnership of 65
WW Hinds lbw b Boje 22 (126b 1x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 45* (89b 6x4) N Boje 5.1-1-9-1
38.2 Boje to Lara, no run, outside off, pads it away, no shot, huge
appeal, Dar says no and rightly so, just to much to do still
38.3 Boje to Lara, no run, stroked to mid-off
38.4 Boje to Lara, no run, huge appeal again as he sweeps, Dar says no,
going down leg
38.5 Boje to Lara, no run, well forward on the off, inside edge on the
bounce to short leg
5 ball over from Dar
End of over 39 (maiden) West Indies 79/2 (lead by 28 runs)
N Boje 6-2-9-1 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 45* (89b 6x4) BC Lara 0* (4b)
39.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run
39.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run
39.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, fullish on the legs, clips straight at
square leg
39.4 Nel to Sarwan, one run, gets well forward, this time waits and
glances the leg side line to fine leg
39.5 Nel to Lara, FOUR, leg stump line, gets well across and glances
very fine, maybe having a go at the exposed leg stump as Lara gets
well across
39.6 Nel to Lara, no run, outside off, drives, inside edge, into the
pad, Lara gets the Nel stare
End of over 40 (5 runs) West Indies 84/2 (lead by 33 runs)
A Nel 12-3-21-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 46* (93b 6x4) BC Lara 4* (6b 1x4)
40.1 Boje to Sarwan, one run, short outside off, back, chops, not timed,
into gap at cover point
40.2 Boje to Lara, OUT: outside off, back to cut, ball stays low and
sharp turn, straight into the middle stump, HUGE wicket for South
Africa
West Indies 85/3, Partnership of 6
BC Lara b Boje 4 (7b 1x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 47* (94b 6x4) N Boje 6.2-2-10-2
40.3 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, leaves, sharp turn again,
Chanderpaul opens the eyes wide
40.4 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off, pads it away
40.5 Boje to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off
40.6 Boje to Chanderpaul, one run, on the back foot, bit straight in the
line, back and nudges to the on side
End of over 41 (2 runs) West Indies 86/3 (lead by 35 runs)
N Boje 7-2-11-2 - Media Centre End
S Chanderpaul 1* (4b) RR Sarwan 47* (94b 6x4)
Ntini gets an over before tea
41.1 Ntini to Chanderpaul, OUT: full on the stumps, gets back, straight
into the pad, may be unlucky this time, may have pitched outside
leg as Sheperd lifts the finger
West Indies 86/4, Partnership of 1
S Chanderpaul lbw b Ntini 1 (5b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 47* (94b 6x4) M Ntini 9.1-3-22-2 (1nb)
and with that wicket they go to tea
Match State: Tea - Day 4
Interesting session remains
2 slips and a gully
41.2 Ntini to Pagon, no run, just on the off, forward, defends to the
off
41.3 Ntini to Pagon, no run, from the crease, defends pushing forward to
the off
41.4 Ntini to Pagon, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, gets
back, stays lowish, inside edge to pad to the on side
41.5 Ntini to Pagon, no run, just on the off, defends to the off, does
seem to have a lot of time to play his shots
41.6 Ntini to Pagon, no run, just on the off, gets forward, defends to
the off
End of over 42 (maiden) West Indies 86/4 (lead by 35 runs)
M Ntini 10-4-22-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 47* (94b 6x4) DJ Pagon 0* (5b)
and a surprise as Kallis replace Boje
42.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, just short of length, angled on line,
defends off the back foot to the off
42.2 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, just on the off, quicker ball, does
bounce nicely into the backward defence
one slip and gully, slip a bit wider than normal
42.3 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, punched out the middle
straight at Proince at backward point
42.4 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, gently played to the
off
42.5 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, short, does get up into the body, gets
the bottom hand off the bat and well defended to ground
42.6 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, on line, short of length, defends down
the pitch
End of over 43 (maiden) West Indies 86/4 (lead by 35 runs)
JH Kallis 8-3-14-0 - Media Centre End
DJ Pagon 0* (5b) RR Sarwan 47* (100b 6x4)
43.1 Ntini to Pagon, no run, outside off, gets well forward and across,
goes through under the bat, skids to Boucher
43.2 Ntini to Pagon, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, into the
pad, going down, no appeal
43.3 Ntini to Pagon, no run, angled in again with a short leg in place,
well played getting half forward to the on side
43.4 Ntini to Pagon, no run, on the back foot, all defensive back on the
off
43.5 Ntini to Pagon, no run, and again, angled into the legs, gets half
forward, nudges to the on side
43.6 Ntini to Pagon, no run, full, angled in, goes into the pad, half an
appeal as the ball is clearly going down the leg
End of over 44 (maiden) West Indies 86/4 (lead by 35 runs)
M Ntini 11-5-22-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 47* (100b 6x4) DJ Pagon 0* (11b)
44.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, just on the off, gets up going away, well
punched straight at point
44.2 Kallis to Sarwan, one run, fullish on the legs and a run taken as
he flicks to long leg
leg gully and short leg in for Kallis
44.3 Kallis to Pagon, no run, short outside the off, lazy shot, hangs
the bat out of it, beaten outside the off
44.4 Kallis to Pagon, two runs, outside off, gets well forward and
across, runs that past gully for his first runs of the Test
44.5 Kallis to Pagon, no run, short, does get up, drops the hands lowand
pulls the head away
44.6 Kallis to Pagon, no run, outside off, gets forward, reverse swing,
pad and then bat, appeal, hits outside the line, good decision
End of over 45 (3 runs) West Indies 89/4 (lead by 38 runs)
JH Kallis 9-3-17-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 48* (102b 6x4) DJ Pagon 2* (15b)
45.1 Ntini to Sarwan, three runs, outside off, full drive, de Villiers
lunges forward for the catch, nasty bounce over his shoulder
45.2 Ntini to Pagon, no run, left alone angled in from wide of the off
45.3 Ntini to Pagon, no run, gets half forward, defends to the off
45.4 Ntini to Pagon, no run, short, angled in, does sit up, but not
interested, gets the hands very low
45.5 Ntini to Pagon, OUT: yorker, too slow to get down on it, gets the
inside edge, into the pads, into the stumps
West Indies 92/5, Partnership of 6
DJ Pagon b Ntini 2 (19b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 51* (103b 6x4) M Ntini 11.5-5-25-3 (1nb)
45.6 Ntini to Bravo, no run, gets well forward, defends to the off
End of over 46 (3 runs) West Indies 92/5 (lead by 41 runs)
M Ntini 12-5-25-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 51* (103b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 0* (1b)
46.1 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, half forward, defends to the off
46.2 Kallis to Sarwan, two runs, outside off, drives again, just in the
air, but well wide of cover
46.3 Kallis to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off, stays down a bit
but wide enough to leave
46.4 Kallis to Sarwan, one run, fullish on the legs, clipped gently
forward of mid-on
46.5 Kallis to Bravo, no run, well forward on the off, defends
46.6 Kallis to Bravo, no run, defends from line, running it down the
pitch
End of over 47 (3 runs) West Indies 95/5 (lead by 44 runs)
JH Kallis 10-3-20-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 54* (107b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 0* (3b)
47.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, punched into the covers
47.2 Ntini to Sarwan, one run, outside off, fullish, stroked to the off,
de Villiers fumbles in the covers
47.3 Ntini to Bravo, no run, angled in from outside off, back then
forward, defends to the off
47.4 Ntini to Bravo, no run, angled in then straightens, beauty, beats
the outside edge as he pushes forward
47.5 Ntini to Bravo, two runs, outside off, width and length, gets well
forward and stroked well on the drive past cover
47.6 Ntini to Bravo, no run, outside off, rash and poor shot, a huge
swing and a miss at the wide one, beaten
End of over 48 (3 runs) West Indies 98/5 (lead by 47 runs)
M Ntini 13-5-28-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 55* (109b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 2* (7b)
48.1 Kallis to Sarwan, two runs, outside off, back, nudges behind square
as the hundred comes up in 48.1 overs
48.2 Kallis to Sarwan, three runs, outside off, plays it even better to
the off behind gully, Prince the only able to save the four, lead
gets above 50
48.3 Kallis to Bravo, FOUR, happy birthday, wayward down the leg side,
little nudge off the pad, sails away fine
48.4 Kallis to Bravo, no run, finds his target, gets well forward all
defensive
48.5 Kallis to Bravo, no run, just on the off, forward to defends
48.6 Kallis to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 49 (9 runs) West Indies 107/5 (lead by 56 runs)
JH Kallis 11-3-29-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 60* (111b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 6* (11b 1x4)
49.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, punched to a short cover
49.2 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, gets
forward defending
49.3 Ntini to Sarwan, legbye: one run, short, gets on the hook with the
trap set, beats the bat, off the shoulder to 3rd man
49.4 Ntini to Bravo, no run, yorker well dug out
49.5 Ntini to Bravo, no run, short outside off, gets back, up on the
toes, defends to the off
49.6 Ntini to Bravo, FOUR, outside off, drives, in the air for a long
time, another poor shot, but gets the four wide of backward point
End of over 50 (5 runs) West Indies 112/5 (lead by 61 runs)
M Ntini 14-5-32-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 60* (114b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 10* (14b 2x4)
Boje back on
50.1 Boje to Sarwan, one run, leg stump line, back, nudges forward of
short fine leg
50.2 Boje to Bravo, no run, outside leg, pads it away
50.3 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward, on the legs, pushes at it,
outside half of the bat to the off
50.4 Boje to Bravo, one run, worked off the pads, bit to much down the,
nudges wide of short fine leg
50.5 Boje to Sarwan, two runs
50.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run
End of over 51 (4 runs) West Indies 116/5 (lead by 65 runs)
N Boje 8-2-15-2 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 11* (17b 2x4) RR Sarwan 63* (117b 6x4)
51.1 Ntini to Bravo, no run
51.2 Ntini to Bravo, no run
51.3 Ntini to Bravo, no run, on the back foot, punched down the ground
51.4 Ntini to Bravo, no run, stroked down the pitch, sets off for the
run, Boje fields at mid-on, fires back, direct needed but is wide
51.5 Ntini to Bravo, one run, this time strokes to Bojes right, easy run
51.6 Ntini to Sarwan, one run, fullish ball, stroked into the cover,
wide of de Villiers diving across to stop
End of over 52 (2 runs) West Indies 118/5 (lead by 67 runs)
M Ntini 15-5-34-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 64* (118b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 12* (22b 2x4)
52.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, round the wicket, flighted, defends
52.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, fullish on the legs, stroked to mid-on
52.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends
52.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, long way forward defending to the off
52.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, wel forward, pads it to the off, Boucher
asks, no says Dar
52.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted well up, nearly drives over that,
gets it on the bottom of the bat, rolls away a two meters
End of over 53 (maiden) West Indies 118/5 (lead by 67 runs)
N Boje 9-3-15-2 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 12* (22b 2x4) RR Sarwan 64* (124b 6x4)
53.1 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, leg stump, flicks and a sitter to Rudolph
at square leg, in the hands and out, dropped
53.2 Zondeki to Bravo, one run, back, runs it to long leg
53.3 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, bit too full, driven firmly down the
pitch, Zondeki gets a hand on it
53.4 Zondeki to Sarwan, FOUR, on the back foot, forces, edges, only one
slip, also beats 3rd man
53.5 Zondeki to Sarwan, FOUR, this is a good shot, just short on the
off, back and lashes that from the back foot
53.6 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, line and length, defends to the off
End of over 54 (9 runs) West Indies 127/5 (lead by 76 runs)
M Zondeki 7-3-19-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJJ Bravo 13* (24b 2x4) RR Sarwan 72* (128b 8x4)
54.1 Boje to Bravo, no run, over the wicket, well forward, defends
54.2 Boje to Bravo, no run, defends from length and just on the leg to
the bowler
54.3 Boje to Bravo, one run, silly silly run, pushes to mid-on, quick
run, throw comes in and takes it on the bounce into the helmet
54.4 Boje to Sarwan, one run, round the wicket to Sarwan, cuts the
shortish ball to backward point
54.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, all defensive from the front foot
54.6 Boje to Bravo, one run, sweeps from the legs to deep square leg
End of over 55 (3 runs) West Indies 130/5 (lead by 79 runs)
N Boje 10-3-18-2 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 15* (29b 2x4) RR Sarwan 73* (129b 8x4)
Match State: Drinks
55.1 Zondeki to Bravo, (noball) no run, on the back foot, thuds into the
pad from an inside edge, no balls neagtes all that
55.1 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, outside off, wide, left alone
55.2 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
55.3 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
55.4 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
55.5 Zondeki to Bravo, (noball) no run, oversteps and the line is too
wide
55.5 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
55.6 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off, bit of a waste of
an over
End of over 56 (2 runs) West Indies 132/5 (lead by 81 runs)
M Zondeki 8-3-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 73* (129b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 15* (37b 2x4)
56.1 Boje to Sarwan, one run, leg stump line, easily worked form outside
the leg to long leg
56.2 Boje to Bravo, no run, bit short but on line, pushes back to the
bowler
56.3 Boje to Bravo, no run, outside off, back, sharp turn and bounce,
betas the bat by a long way
56.4 Boje to Bravo, no run, big stride forward, defends
56.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, gets forward, turn and bounce, pad bat,
loops vacant deliver
56.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, forward defends
End of over 57 (1 run) West Indies 133/5 (lead by 82 runs)
N Boje 11-3-19-2 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 74* (130b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 15* (42b 2x4)
57.1 Zondeki to Sarwan, legbye: one run, full and into the pad, playing
back, appeals, but was going down the leg, only just though,
Shepherd agrees
57.2 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
57.3 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, outside off, drives, beaten
57.4 Zondeki to Bravo, bye: two runs, shortish, left alone, Boucher can
not take cleanly, comes off his leg wide of fine leg
57.5 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, defends to the off
57.6 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, fullish, gets forward and nudges to the
on side
End of over 58 (3 runs, maiden) West Indies 136/5 (lead by 85 runs)
M Zondeki 9-4-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 74* (131b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 15* (47b 2x4)
58.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, fullish at the legs, stroked to mid-on
58.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, stroked into the covers
58.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, good length, came forward,
bounces off the bat just wide of sliy point
58.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, forward defends
58.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted up, stroked to the bowler
58.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 59 (maiden) West Indies 136/5 (lead by 85 runs)
N Boje 12-4-19-2 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 15* (47b 2x4) RR Sarwan 74* (137b 8x4)
59.1 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
59.2 Zondeki to Bravo, one run, too straight, pushed forward to the on
side, Boje has to get round from mid-on
59.3 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, wide down the leg side
59.4 Zondeki to Sarwan, one run, leg side again, flicked to long leg
59.5 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, outside off, drives, beaten
59.6 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, outside off, back, outside off, stays
down, gets the bat on it
End of over 60 (2 runs) West Indies 138/5 (lead by 87 runs)
M Zondeki 10-4-23-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 75* (139b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 16* (51b 2x4)
60.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, fullish, stroked firmly back to Boje
60.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted up, stroked to mid-on
60.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, outside half of the bat, runs
it to gully
60.4 Boje to Sarwan, two runs, outside off, back, chops past and wide of
backward point
60.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, flighted, defends from the front foot
60.6 Boje to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, punched down the pitch,
Boje can not get to it, nel does from mid-on
End of over 61 (3 runs) West Indies 141/5 (lead by 90 runs)
N Boje 13-4-22-2 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 78* (145b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 16* (51b 2x4)
61.1 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, leg stump, goes away even Boucher has to
dive across, wont please him
61.2 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, line and length, half back, defends to
the off
61.3 Zondeki to Sarwan, no run, outside off, forward, stroked down the
pitch
61.4 Zondeki to Sarwan, one run, outside off, back, nudges to the off,
50 partnership
61.5 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, outside off, gets forward, plays inside
the line
61.6 Zondeki to Bravo, no run, full, drives into the covers, wants one,
Sarwan does not
End of over 62 (1 run) West Indies 142/5 (lead by 91 runs)
M Zondeki 11-4-24-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 79* (149b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 16* (53b 2x4)
62.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends
62.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, outside off, lunges forward, thick edge
runs to gully
62.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, outside off, shapes to cut, left alone
62.4 Boje to Sarwan, one run, fullish on the off, stroked to the off,
wide of cover
62.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, flighted at the legs, stroked to Nel at mid-
on
62.6 Boje to Bravo, one run, too wide, sweeps to long leg
End of over 63 (2 runs) West Indies 144/5 (lead by 93 runs)
N Boje 14-4-24-2 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 17* (55b 2x4) RR Sarwan 80* (153b 8x4)
Nel on again
63.1 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
63.2 Nel to Bravo, no run, on line, back, defends to the off
63.3 Nel to Bravo, two runs, fullish on the legs, whips that to Boje at
wide mid-on, poor fielding gives themtwo
63.4 Nel to Bravo, no run, leg side, flicks, Boucher across to take,
appeal turned down
63.5 Nel to Bravo, FOUR, leg stump line, flicked neatly with timing
forward of long leg
63.6 Nel to Bravo, no run, outside off, short of length, defends to the
off
End of over 64 (6 runs) West Indies 150/5 (lead by 99 runs)
A Nel 13-3-27-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 80* (153b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 23* (61b 3x4)
64.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, drives into the covers
64.2 Boje to Sarwan, one run, quick run outside off, nudged wide of
gully, 100 run lead
64.3 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends
64.4 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward, pads it away
64.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, outside off, got across pads it away
64.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, worked round the corner, wants one, Sarwan
scream no to send him back
End of over 65 (1 run) West Indies 151/5 (lead by 100 runs)
N Boje 15-4-25-2 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 81* (155b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 23* (65b 3x4)
65.1 Nel to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, nudges to cover, easy
quick run
65.2 Nel to Bravo, no run, on the back foot, ball cuts back, inside edge
into the pad, appeals, well spotted Shepherd
65.3 Nel to Bravo, no run, forward, angled in, stroked to square leg
65.4 Nel to Bravo, no run, angled in again, this time well forward and
behind it, defends
65.5 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
65.6 Nel to Bravo, no run, angled in, defends down the pitch
End of over 66 (1 run) West Indies 152/5 (lead by 101 runs)
A Nel 14-3-28-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 82* (156b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 23* (70b 3x4)
Smith to have a bowl
66.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, outside off, turn and bounce, nudges to
the off
66.2 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, nudges to midwicket
66.3 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, played to short mid-on
66.4 Smith to Sarwan, no run, well forward, into the pad, appeal, but
outsde off
66.5 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, plays down the pitch
66.6 Smith to Sarwan, no run, outside off, pads that away
End of over 67 (maiden) West Indies 152/5 (lead by 101 runs)
GC Smith 1-1-0-0 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 23* (70b 3x4) RR Sarwan 82* (162b 8x4)
67.1 Nel to Bravo, no run, angled into the legs, defends to the off
67.2 Nel to Bravo, no run, line and length, defends
67.3 Nel to Bravo, no run, short and angled into the body, very well
played to ground with short leg waiting
67.4 Nel to Bravo, no run, leg stump yorker dug out
67.5 Nel to Bravo, two runs, fullish on the off, drives well past cover,
Nel not happy with ball
67.6 Nel to Bravo, no run, outside off, defends to the off, apart from
the one ball, a very good over
End of over 68 (2 runs) West Indies 154/5 (lead by 103 runs)
A Nel 15-3-30-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 82* (162b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 25* (76b 3x4)
68.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, defends from line down the pitch
68.2 Smith to Sarwan, no run, outside off, back, defends down the pitch
68.3 Smith to Sarwan, no run, darts it in, defends to the on side
68.4 Smith to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, punched to a diving
Zondeki at wide mid-off
68.5 Smith to Bravo, no run, flighted on the off, pads it away
68.6 Smith to Bravo, one run
End of over 69 (2 runs) West Indies 156/5 (lead by 105 runs)
GC Smith 2-1-2-0 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 26* (78b 3x4) RR Sarwan 83* (166b 8x4)
69.1 Nel to Bravo, no run, leg side, Boucher dives across, Nel holds up
a hand
69.2 Nel to Bravo, no run, leg stump again
69.3 Nel to Bravo, no run, stroked from the blockhole to the off
69.4 Nel to Bravo, no run, left alone outside off
69.5 Nel to Bravo, no run, outside off, that comes back a long way, good
or brave leave
69.6 Nel to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 70 (maiden) West Indies 156/5 (lead by 105 runs)
A Nel 16-4-30-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 83* (166b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 26* (84b 3x4)
70.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, pushed to mid-on
70.2 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, all defensive
70.3 Smith to Sarwan, no run, worked to the on side, can not beat Gibbs
at short fine leg
70.4 Smith to Sarwan, no run, outside off, turns back sharply, stays
low, rushes the bat down
70.5 Smith to Sarwan, no run, fullish, clipped to the on side
70.6 Smith to Sarwan, one run, leg stump, back, waits and strokes well
to long leg
End of over 71 (1 run) West Indies 157/5 (lead by 106 runs)
GC Smith 3-1-3-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 84* (172b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 26* (84b 3x4)
71.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, defends down the pitch
71.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends
71.3 Boje to Sarwan, FOUR, flighted up, outside off, drives well and
beats a packed cover field
71.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run
71.5 Boje to Sarwan, one run
71.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 72 (5 runs) West Indies 162/5 (lead by 111 runs)
N Boje 16-4-30-2 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 88* (175b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 27* (83b 3x4)
Official time is up again so the extra 30 minutes to bowl 6 overs
72.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, flighted up, defends down the pitch
72.2 Smith to Sarwan, one run, flighted on the off, played from the
front foot to wide mid-off
72.3 Smith to Bravo, no run, flighted up, gets half forward, sharp turn
takes the inside edge along the ground to the off, Smith got
excited for a second that time
72.4 Smith to Bravo, no run, darted in, forward, defends
72.5 Smith to Bravo, no run, well forward and defends, every ball being
cheered by the crowd now
72.6 Smith to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
End of over 73 (1 run) West Indies 163/5 (lead by 112 runs)
GC Smith 4-1-4-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 89* (177b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 27* (87b 3x4)
not enough overs left today for the new ball, they will have to
wait till the 3rd obver of the morning
73.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, f
73.2 Boje to Sarwan, no run, outside off, drawn forward, sharp turn,
beats the egde
73.3 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends
73.4 Boje to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off
73.5 Boje to Sarwan, no run, forward, defends
73.6 Boje to Sarwan, no run, outside off, full, chops it to backward
point
End of over 74 (maiden) West Indies 163/5 (lead by 112 runs)
N Boje 17-5-30-2 - Pavilion End
DJJ Bravo 27* (87b 3x4) RR Sarwan 89* (183b 9x4)
74.1 Smith to Bravo, no run, well forward, defends
74.2 Smith to Bravo, no run, quicker and flatter, defends
74.3 Smith to Bravo, no run, flighted on the legs, stroked to the on
side
74.4 Smith to Bravo, one run, outside off, forward, stroked wide of the
bowler, good running
74.5 Smith to Sarwan, no run, defends down the pitch
74.6 Smith to Sarwan, two runs, full toss outside off, stroked through
the covers
End of over 75 (3 runs) West Indies 166/5 (lead by 115 runs)
GC Smith 5-1-7-0 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 28* (91b 3x4) RR Sarwan 91* (185b 9x4)
75.1 Boje to Bravo, no run, fullish at the legs, stroked down the pitch
75.2 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward, inside edge, no forward short
leg
now he comes in, a ball too late
75.3 Boje to Bravo, no run, flighted up, defends down the ground
75.4 Boje to Bravo, no run, quicker, just on the off, hurries the shot
to the off
75.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, shuffles down, defends
75.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, on the back foot, on the bounce to the short
leg
End of over 76 (maiden) West Indies 166/5 (lead by 115 runs)
N Boje 18-6-30-2 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 91* (185b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 28* (97b 3x4)
76.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, well forward, defends down the pitch
76.2 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, bit short, pushed to the
on side
76.3 Smith to Sarwan, one run, flighted outside off, stroked to a deep
and wide Zondeki at mid-off
slip, leg slip, silly point, short leg in
76.4 Smith to Bravo, no run, back, defends to close mid-on
76.5 Smith to Bravo, no run, back, defends to close mid-on
76.6 Smith to Bravo, no run, back, defends to close mid-on
End of over 77 (1 run) West Indies 167/5 (lead by 116 runs)
GC Smith 6-1-8-0 - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 92* (188b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 28* (100b 3x4)
and the last over coming up
77.1 Boje to Sarwan, no run, well forward, big stride in, defends
77.2 Boje to Sarwan, one run, fullish, stroked to the deep mid-off
77.3 Boje to Bravo, no run, defends from line down the pitch
77.4 Boje to Bravo, no run, defends from length down the pitch
77.5 Boje to Bravo, no run, well forward defends
77.6 Boje to Bravo, two runs, on the back foot, punched wide of extra
cover, Ntini hauls it in
End of over 78 (3 runs) West Indies 170/5 (lead by 119 runs)
N Boje 19-6-33-2 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 93* (190b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 30* (104b 3x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
You join us as the players come out to the middle for the start of
the last day of this test
The new ball is two overs away
Smith to start
78.1 Smith to Sarwan, no run, just on the off, slight turn, but stays
low, dabs to the on sode
78.2 Smith to Sarwan, no run, flighted up, half forward, pushed to short
leg
78.3 Smith to Sarwan, no run, gets just forward and nudges off the pads
to short fine leg
78.4 Smith to Sarwan, no run, well forward, turns into the pad, appeal
turned down
78.5 Smith to Sarwan, two runs, gets well forward and stroked past cover
78.6 Smith to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, pushed into the ground
and at short leg
End of over 79 (2 runs) West Indies 172/5 (lead by 121 runs)
GC Smith 7-1-10-0 - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 30* (108b 3x4) RR Sarwan 95* (196b 9x4)
Boje from Northerns end of the ground
79.1 Boje to Bravo, no run, full toss, flicks, right into short legs leg
79.2 Boje to Bravo, no run, back, defends to short leg
79.3 Boje to Bravo, two runs, outside off, well forward, outside half of
the bat past slip
79.4 Boje to Bravo, one run, pushes firmly into and wide of cover
79.5 Boje to Sarwan, one run, shortish, cuts, not time wide of cover
79.6 Boje to Bravo, no run, defends the flighted one to the off
End of over 80 (4 runs) West Indies 176/5 (lead by 125 runs)
N Boje 20-6-37-2 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 96* (197b 9x4) DJJ Bravo 33* (113b 3x4)
new ball is to be taken
Nel to get first go with it
80.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, statrs leg stump, tries to flick, comes off
the bottom of the thigh pad and nearly into the leg stump, Boucher
takes
80.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run, well forward on the off, defends
80.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, gets forward, almost squares him up as he
pushes down the pitch
80.4 Nel to Sarwan, no run, gets back, angled bat defends to gully
80.5 Nel to Sarwan, FOUR, drives straight and that is his 100, a very
important innings for the home team
RR Sarwan 100 off 202 balls, 305 minutes, 10x4
80.6 Nel to Sarwan, no run, leg stump line, angle takes it further away,
Boucher not impressed with Nel
End of over 81 (4 runs) West Indies 180/5 (lead by 129 runs)
A Nel 17-4-34-0 (1w) - Media Centre End
DJJ Bravo 33* (113b 3x4) RR Sarwan 100* (203b 10x4)
Ntini to share the new ball
81.1 Ntini to Bravo, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, gets
upfrom a short length, defends on the bounce to short leg
81.2 Ntini to Bravo, no run, outside off, back, outside half of the bat
as he plays away from the body on the bounce to gully
81.3 Ntini to Bravo, OUT: outside off, short of length, leaves him as he
flashes outside the off, gets the edge to Boucher
West Indies 180/6, Partnership of 88
DJJ Bravo c Boucher b Ntini 33 (116b 3x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 100* (203b 10x4) M Ntini 15.3-5-34-4 (1nb)
Browne to the crease
81.4 Ntini to Browne, no run, outside the off, comes in, that goes
through at ankle height, appeal, not out outside the off, but no
way to play that
3 slips and a gully
81.5 Ntini to Browne, no run, half forward, pushed to cover, wants one,
never there, sent by by Sarwan who is awake
81.6 Ntini to Browne, no run, outside off, stays low, pushes at it,
beaten
End of over 82 (maiden) West Indies 180/6 (lead by 129 runs)
M Ntini 16-6-34-4 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 100* (203b 10x4) CO Browne 0* (3b)
Ntini gets his second 10 wicket haul in a test
82.1 Nel to Sarwan, one run, gets back and pushes forward of point,
quick but easy run taken
82.2 Nel to Browne, bye: FOUR, worst ball of the test, could just as
easy have been four leg side wides
82.3 Nel to Browne, no run, gets it back on line, defends towards the on
side
82.4 Nel to Browne, no run, left alone outside off
82.5 Nel to Browne, two runs, leg stump again, worked to long leg, fine
leg has a bit to do
82.6 Nel to Browne, no run, outside off, well forward, leaves him,
beaten
End of over 83 (7 runs) West Indies 187/6 (lead by 136 runs)
A Nel 18-4-37-0 (1w) - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 101* (204b 10x4) CO Browne 2* (8b)
83.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, shortish, angled in, gets up on the toes
and defends to the off
83.2 Ntini to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, plays a bit late,
deliberate, runs it behind point
83.3 Ntini to Browne, no run, outside off, angled into the pad, no
appeal
83.4 Ntini to Browne, OUT: angled in, pitched just outside off, but hits
him on line, Shepherd agrees and number 11 for Ntini
West Indies 188/7, Partnership of 8
CO Browne lbw b Ntini 2 (10b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 102* (206b 10x4) M Ntini 16.4-6-35-5 (1nb)
Powell in
83.5 Ntini to Powell, one run, angled in at the legs, half forward,
nudges wide of short leg, gets off the mark
83.6 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, ouyside off, back, defends down the on
side
End of over 84 (2 runs) West Indies 189/7 (lead by 138 runs)
M Ntini 17-6-36-5 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DB Powell 1* (1b) RR Sarwan 102* (207b 10x4)
84.1 Nel to Powell, no run, left alone outside off, came in quite a lot,
but wide of the stumps
84.2 Nel to Powell, no run, back on that leg stump line, angle takes it
away
84.3 Nel to Powell, no run, left alone outside off, getting some
movement into the right hander, good leave
84.4 Nel to Powell, no run, too wide outside the off
84.5 Nel to Powell, no run, gets one on line, comes well forward and
defends
84.6 Nel to Powell, OUT: outside off, cuts back, gets forward on the
defence, gets the thick edge to Kallis
West Indies 189/8, Partnership of 1
DB Powell c Kallis b Nel 1 (7b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 85 (maiden) West Indies 189/8 (lead by 138 runs)
A Nel 19-5-37-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
RR Sarwan 102* (207b 10x4)
Good slip catch from Kallis at 2nd slip, going to his right he
almost took it behind him
Collins the new bat
85.1 Ntini to Sarwan, no run, very short, gets on the pull, then decides
against it
85.2 Ntini to Sarwan, one run, outside off, on the back foot, plays
firmly, cover point sweeper is back
85.3 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, gets across, plays at it,
wrong line, beaten as he pushes away from the body
85.4 Ntini to Collins, no run, angled in, fullish, gets back and dabs
down the pitch
85.5 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, gets back, thick edge to 3rd
slip, de Villiers does well
85.6 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, gets back, leading edge,
loops up into the vacant covers, Sarwan does not take the run
End of over 86 (1 run) West Indies 190/8 (lead by 139 runs)
M Ntini 18-6-37-5 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 103* (209b 10x4) PT Collins 0* (4b)
86.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, line and length, defends to the off
86.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run, fullish, angled into the legs, gets half
forward and clips to the on side, run not taken
86.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off
86.4 Nel to Sarwan, no run, full, leg stump line when it starts, flicks,
takes in on the pad outside the leg
field closes in to stop the single
86.5 Nel to Sarwan, no run, fullish on the off, drives at Prince in the
covers
86.6 Nel to Sarwan, no run, outside off, back, chops to the off, Gibbs
at backward point saves
End of over 87 (maiden) West Indies 190/8 (lead by 139 runs)
A Nel 20-6-37-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
PT Collins 0* (4b) RR Sarwan 103* (215b 10x4)
87.1 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, on the back foot, nudges to
cover point
87.2 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, angled in, jumps across,
takes it high on the pad to short leg
87.3 Ntini to Collins, no run, full, into the pads, angle taking it just
past leg, good decision from Shepherd
87.4 Ntini to Collins, no run, outside off, back, drags away off the
pitch, flashes at it, no edge
87.5 Ntini to Collins, no run, angled in, short, flicks, off the pad to
Rudolph at short leg
87.6 Ntini to Collins, OUT: yorker is too good for him, knocks back the
off stump
West Indies 190/9, Partnership of 1
PT Collins b Ntini 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 88 (maiden) West Indies 190/9 (lead by 139 runs)
M Ntini 19-7-37-6 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 103* (215b 10x4)
That is now a career best for Ntini, improving on his 6-66
88.1 Nel to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
88.2 Nel to Sarwan, no run, line and length, gets forward, another pad,
appeal turned down, fractionally outside the line on the off
88.3 Nel to Sarwan, no run, charges down the pitch, crashes a drive at
mid-off
88.4 Nel to Sarwan, no run, leg stump line, flicks, taken on the pad
outside off
88.5 Nel to Sarwan, FOUR, makes room outside the leg, slaps that cut
past gully, one doubts if gully even saw that
88.6 Nel to Sarwan, no run, outside off, drags away off the pitch, beats
the edge
End of over 89 (4 runs) West Indies 194/9 (lead by 143 runs)
A Nel 21-6-41-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
RD King 0* (0b) RR Sarwan 107* (221b 11x4)
89.1 Ntini to King, no run, on the off, gets half forward and pushes to
the off
89.2 Ntini to King, no run, short, directed at the body, :-) knocks the
bat right out of his hands, Rudolph has to catch the ball on the
bounce and duck the bat
89.3 Ntini to King, no run, another bouncer, takes it in the chest, fast
bowlers have good memories, King getting his own back here
89.4 Ntini to King, no run, another bouncer, just wide of the off
89.5 Ntini to King, OUT: set him up with the bouncers, fires in the
yorker, and the off stump cartwheels away
West Indies 194/10, Partnership of 4
RD King b Ntini 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 107* (221b 11x4) M Ntini 19.5-7-37-7 (1nb)
7 for 37 for Ntini, 13 in the match, brilliant bowling by Ntini who
is applauded off the field
Not to forget the Sarwan innings, it could still be crucial with
the target only 144 on a pitch that is not easy
76 overs left, 144 runs or 10 wickets needed for the win
For both teams this is not going to be easy
Collins to start to Smith
not Smith to take first strike, de Villiers will
0.1 Collins to de Villiers, no run, outside off, and already the first
ball rolls along the ground after pitching outside off
That will open the batsmens eyes
0.2 Collins to de Villiers, FOUR, leg stump line, whipped off the pads
to deep midwicket
0.3 Collins to de Villiers, three runs, on the back foot, dangerous
play, this does bounce, punched to wide long-off
0.4 Collins to Smith, no run, just on the off, slight swing, gets back
then forward pushing to the off
0.5 Collins to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
0.6 Collins to Smith, one run, well forward, from line worked gently to
the on side
End of over 1 (8 runs) South Africa 8/0 (136 more runs req)
PT Collins 1-0-8-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 1* (3b) AB de Villiers 7* (3b 1x4)
1.1 Powell to Smith, one run, outside off, forward, pushed into the gap
at cover
1.2 Powell to de Villiers, FOUR, too full, outside off, drives well
square of the wicket
1.3 Powell to de Villiers, FOUR, short, gets back and pulls very well
over midwicket
1.4 Powell to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off, straighter
and going away off the pitch
1.5 Powell to de Villiers, no run, shortish angled back at the body,
defends off the hips to the on side, squared him up a bit
1.6 Powell to de Villiers, FOUR, outiside off, back, punched into the
ground and straight through gully
End of over 2 (13 runs) South Africa 21/0 (123 more runs req)
DB Powell 1-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 2* (4b) AB de Villiers 19* (8b 4x4)
2.1 Collins to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched wide of short
cover, deep point has to get a round
2.2 Collins to de Villiers, (noball) no run, outside off, pushed to
cover
2.2 Collins to de Villiers, no run, leg side, and swings away more,
clips the leading pad to Browne diving across
2.3 Collins to de Villiers, FOUR, and again, width outside off, gets
back and punched along the ground past point
2.4 Collins to de Villiers, two runs, fullish on the legs, gets forward
and gently pushed inside midwicket area, square leg Hinds chases
field has spread with 3rd man in, only two slips, a deep point
cover and mid-off
2.5 Collins to de Villiers, no run, round the wicket, pushed well down
the lg, Browne dives
2.6 Collins to de Villiers, one run, starts on line, swings back at
him, inside edge to long leg
End of over 3 (9 runs) South Africa 30/0 (114 more runs req)
PT Collins 2-0-17-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 26* (14b 5x4) GC Smith 3* (5b)
Powell off after one over, Gayle on
slip and short lrg in
3.1 Gayle to de Villiers, bye: FOUR, outside off, flighted, drives over
the top of it, bounces over the stumps, and Browne is nowhere
3.2 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, fullish, stroked to mid-on
3.3 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, outside off, chops to point
3.4 Gayle to de Villiers, one run, fullish on the legs, clipped wide of
mid-on who gets around
slip and silly point for the left hander
3.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, round the wicket, forward, defends into
silly point
3.6 Gayle to Smith, one run, on the back foot, pushed to the gap at
cover
End of over 4 (6 runs) South Africa 36/0 (108 more runs req)
CH Gayle 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 4* (7b) AB de Villiers 27* (18b 5x4)
Two overs for Collins and King is on
4.1 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, does not carry to
the keeper
4.2 King to Smith, one run, on the back foot, played off the back foot
to deep midwicket
4.3 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, short, slaps that firmly
to point
4.4 King to de Villiers, no run, angled in, straightens off the pitch,
pushed at itthen pulled the bat away after it had gone through,
beaten
4.5 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
4.6 King to de Villiers, no run, angled in, short of length, gets
nicely in line and behind it, defends from the crease to the off
End of over 5 (1 run) South Africa 37/0 (107 more runs req)
RD King 1-0-1-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 5* (9b) AB de Villiers 27* (22b 5x4)
5.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, drives to the on side,
hits it into the foot, that will hurt Smiths big toe
5.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, back, chops the shorter ball to point
5.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
5.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, inside edge, squirts along
the ground to the on side
5.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, spins away from him, beats the
bat, appeals turned down by Dar
5.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 37/0 (107 more runs req)
CH Gayle 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 27* (22b 5x4) GC Smith 5* (15b)
6.1 King to de Villiers, (noball) no run, oversteps, gets back, beaten
outside off
6.1 King to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
6.2 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, stroked back down the
pitch
6.3 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
6.4 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
6.5 King to de Villiers, two runs, leg stump line, back, worked square
to the on side, square leg chases
6.6 King to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, cuts back, gets the
flap of the pad, Browne puts it down, may even have had a little
touch of the edge on that, hard to see on the replays
End of over 7 (3 runs) South Africa 40/0 (104 more runs req)
RD King 2-0-4-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 5* (15b) AB de Villiers 29* (29b 5x4)
7.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends from the front foot
7.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish, flicks to the on side, midwicket
fields
7.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted up, drives straight down the pitch
7.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, pushes forward, beats the bat
and Browne fumbles again
7.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, fullish at the legs, stroked to mid-on
7.6 Gayle to Smith, no run
End of over 8 (maiden) South Africa 40/0 (104 more runs req)
CH Gayle 3-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 29* (29b 5x4) GC Smith 5* (21b)
8.1 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off and stays very low, almost
skids through boot height
8.2 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off, this reaches
Browne and he holds on
8.3 King to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, punched from the off
to the deep point
8.4 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone, angled in from wide of the
crease, touch too wide
8.5 King to de Villiers, two runs, outside off, short, cuts firmly
Points dives, gets fingers to it, saves the four
8.6 King to de Villiers, no run, angled back at the legs, fullish,
defends down the pitch
End of over 9 (2 runs) South Africa 42/0 (102 more runs req)
RD King 3-0-6-0 (1nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 5* (21b) AB de Villiers 31* (35b 5x4)
9.1 Gayle to Smith, one run, fullish on the off, stroked to mid-off who
is a bit deep, fumbles gets the easily through
9.2 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, well forward, defends, does pop of
the bat, wide of short leg
9.3 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, fullish on the legs, nudges to
midwicket
9.4 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, outside the off, left alone
9.5 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, quicker and flatter, defends to the
off
9.6 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, plays from the crease, runs it back
to Gayle
End of over 10 (1 run) South Africa 43/0 (101 more runs req)
CH Gayle 4-2-3-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 6* (22b) AB de Villiers 31* (40b 5x4)
10.1 King to Smith, no run, round the wicket, gets back, dead bats that
to his feet, rolls away wide of the leg stump
10.2 King to Smith, one run, shortish, on the back foot, soft hands to
the on side, easy single
10.3 King to de Villiers, (noball) no run, outside off, back, stays low,
rattles into the stumps, all to no avail, with all the no balls,
it had to happen
Crowd is stunned, and de Villiers can just stand there and smile at
his fortune
10.3 King to de Villiers, no run, fullish, pushed to the on side
10.4 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, left alone as it cuts
away from the right hander
10.5 King to de Villiers, no run, wide outside off, left alone
10.6 King to de Villiers, no run, wide outside off, left alone
End of over 11 (2 runs) South Africa 45/0 (99 more runs req)
RD King 4-0-8-0 (2nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 7* (24b) AB de Villiers 31* (45b 5x4)
11.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
11.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, short, cuts and is beaten
11.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
11.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends down the pitch from line and length
11.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone, stays low
11.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends down the pitch and that is lunch
End of over 12 (maiden) South Africa 45/0 (99 more runs req)
CH Gayle 5-3-3-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 31* (45b 5x4) GC Smith 7* (30b)
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
so we have 64 overs left, 99 runs needed or 10 wickets
we will be back in 40 minutes
Players are back for the 2nd last session
During lunch King was out in the middle with a tape measure to try
and sort his run-up out
12.1 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, drives, edges, short of
2nd slip
12.2 King to de Villiers, two runs, full toss outside off, steers this
through the covers, placing it in the gap
12.3 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, leans across, plays away
from the body, slaps to cover
12.4 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off, angled in but
started to wide
12.5 King to de Villiers, no run, fullish on the off, stroked firmly
towards mid-off
12.6 King to de Villiers, no run, very wide outside off, creeps through
to Beowne on a knee
End of over 13 (2 runs) South Africa 47/0 (97 more runs req)
RD King 5-0-10-0 (2nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 7* (30b) AB de Villiers 33* (51b 5x4)
Gayle will continue
13.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, gets forward, beaten again
13.2 Gayle to Smith, one run, on the back foot, soft hands it towards
and wide of point
13.3 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, well forward, defends
13.4 Gayle to de Villiers, one run, outside off, forward, runs it past
gully, wants two, Smith sends him back
taking no chances
13.5 Gayle to Smith, one run, well forward as he strokes wide of mid-
off, another quick run, beats the return
13.6 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, shuffles down, pads to short leg,
appeal rightly turned down
End of over 14 (3 runs) South Africa 50/0 (94 more runs req)
CH Gayle 6-3-6-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 9* (33b) AB de Villiers 34* (54b 5x4)
King to start round te wicket
14.1 King to Smith, no run, on the off, slight swing in, stroked away
from the body back down the pitch
14.2 King to Smith, no run, outside off, shortish, gets back, did he or
did he not play at that, well bowled
14.3 King to Smith, (noball) no run, can you believe it, short, anagled
into the body, off the bat, spoons it to Lara at square leg, all
to no avail
Dos not look like the tape measure worked
14.3 King to Smith, no run, line and length, defends
14.4 King to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
14.5 King to Smith, (noball) no run
14.5 King to Smith, one run, fullish, gets forward and stroked down the
pitch, mid-off Hinds round to cut it off
14.6 King to de Villiers, no run, defends to the off
End of over 15 (3 runs) South Africa 53/0 (91 more runs req)
RD King 6-0-13-0 (4nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 10* (40b) AB de Villiers 34* (55b 5x4)
15.1 Gayle to Smith, FOUR, short outside off, waits, cuts late, beats a
diving point
15.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, drives at cover
15.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, drives at Gayle
15.4 Gayle to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off
15.5 Gayle to Smith, no run, drives back at the bowler again
15.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 57/0 (87 more runs req)
CH Gayle 7-3-10-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 34* (55b 5x4) GC Smith 14* (46b 1x4)
16.1 King to de Villiers, no run, short of length, just on the off
angled in, back, punched to cover
16.2 King to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
16.3 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
16.4 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, looks to cut from the
front foot, not the shot for this pitch when it cuts back at you
16.5 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off, did come back,
Browne having a lot of problem with the awkward bounce
16.6 King to de Villiers, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 17 (maiden) South Africa 57/0 (87 more runs req)
RD King 7-1-13-0 (4nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 14* (46b 1x4) AB de Villiers 34* (61b 5x4)
17.1 Gayle to Smith, no run, flighted up on the off, dabs forward
17.2 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends from outside off to silly point
silly point now round to short leg
17.3 Gayle to Smith, no run, full toss, drags it straight at midwicket
17.4 Gayle to Smith, one run, fullish, stroked to wide mid-on
17.5 Gayle to de Villiers, one run, on the back foot, worked off the
pads to deep square leg
17.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, outside off, drives to mid-off
End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 59/0 (85 more runs req)
CH Gayle 8-3-12-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 35* (62b 5x4) GC Smith 15* (51b 1x4)
18.1 King to de Villiers, no run, on line, kicks from length up into the
lower hand glove, controls it to ground
18.2 King to de Villiers, no run, leg stump line, back, worked to square
leg
18.3 King to de Villiers, no run, left alone wide outside of off
18.4 King to de Villiers, one run, outside off, back, chops that down to
3rd man
18.5 King to Smith, one run, over the wicket, back, soft hands to the
off, well run
18.6 King to de Villiers, no run, outside off, stays low, gets the bat
firmly down on it to point
End of over 19 (2 runs) South Africa 61/0 (83 more runs req)
RD King 8-1-15-0 (4nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 16* (52b 1x4) AB de Villiers 36* (67b 5x4)
Gayle experiment fails, Bravo on
19.1 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, starts down the leg side, half forward and
easily tucked fine off the hip
19.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, left alone, too wide
19.3 Bravo to Smith, FOUR, too full on the legs, clips that away wide of
mid-on
19.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, firmly drives the fullish ball back down
the pitch, very well done by Bravo getting a hand to it
19.5 Bravo to Smith, one run, slower ball, dabs it out to the leg, quick
run as Bravo has to get across the pitch to field
19.6 Bravo to de Villiers, no run, very wide outside the off
End of over 20 (9 runs) South Africa 70/0 (74 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 1-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 25* (57b 3x4) AB de Villiers 36* (68b 5x4)
20.1 King to Smith, no run, left alone outside the off
20.2 King to Smith, no run, just short of length, angled in and defends
down the pitch
20.3 King to Smith, no run, angled in from round the wicket, half
forward, clipped to midwicket
20.4 King to Smith, no run, outside off, back to cut, very wide, could
not reach
20.5 King to Smith, no run
20.6 King to Smith, one run, full, drives to the off, wide of deep cover
for the easy run
End of over 21 (1 run) South Africa 71/0 (73 more runs req)
RD King 9-1-16-0 (4nb) - Media Centre End
GC Smith 26* (63b 3x4) AB de Villiers 36* (68b 5x4)
21.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, defends it into the covers
21.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off and again stroked into the
covers
21.3 Bravo to Smith, one run, outside off, back, chops late, runs it to
3rd man
21.4 Bravo to de Villiers, FOUR, outside off, gets forward and well
timed square drive
21.5 Bravo to de Villiers, no run
21.6 Bravo to de Villiers, one run, outside off, chops down to 3rd man
End of over 22 (6 runs) South Africa 77/0 (67 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 2-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 41* (71b 6x4) GC Smith 27* (66b 3x4)
Gayle back on
22.1 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, drives straight at mid-off
22.2 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, full, clips off the pad to midwicket,
chanderpaul dives across to save runs
22.3 Gayle to de Villiers, legbye: two runs, leg side, off the pads,
wide of Browne
22.4 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, full outside off, chops to point
22.5 Gayle to de Villiers, one run, strokes the drive wide of mid-off
22.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends to the on side
End of over 23 (3 runs) South Africa 80/0 (64 more runs req)
CH Gayle 9-3-13-0 - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 42* (76b 6x4) GC Smith 27* (67b 3x4)
Hinds now on
23.1 Hinds to de Villiers, no run, starts way down the leg side
23.2 Hinds to de Villiers, one run, leg stump line, half forward and
pushes wide of midwicket
23.3 Hinds to Smith, no run, outside off, very wide, comes down the
pitch swinging, bit rash that
23.4 Hinds to Smith, no run, all defensive as sanity returns
23.5 Hinds to Smith, one run, outside off, soft hands to the covers,
easy quick run
23.6 Hinds to de Villiers, no run
End of over 24 (2 runs) South Africa 82/0 (62 more runs req)
WW Hinds 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 28* (70b 3x4) AB de Villiers 43* (79b 6x4)
24.1 Gayle to Smith, one run, drives firmly wide of mid-off
24.2 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, well forward on the off, defends
24.3 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
24.4 Gayle to de Villiers, no run, flighted outside off, yorker length,
dug out down the pitch
24.5 Gayle to de Villiers, one run, fullish on the legs, worked just
wide of midwicket, quick run
24.6 Gayle to Smith, no run, defends on the off
End of over 25 (2 runs) South Africa 84/0 (60 more runs req)
CH Gayle 10-3-15-0 - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 44* (83b 6x4) GC Smith 29* (72b 3x4)
Bravo again
No it is not, still Hinds
25.1 Hinds to de Villiers, two runs
25.2 Hinds to de Villiers, no run
25.3 Hinds to de Villiers, three runs
25.4 Hinds to Smith, no run
25.5 Hinds to Smith, three runs
25.6 Hinds to de Villiers, FOUR
End of over 26 (12 runs) South Africa 96/0 (48 more runs req)
WW Hinds 2-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 32* (74b 3x4) AB de Villiers 53* (87b 7x4)
26.1 Gayle to Smith, no run
26.2 Gayle to Smith, no run
26.3 Gayle to Smith, one run
26.4 Gayle to de Villiers, no run
26.5 Gayle to de Villiers, no run
26.6 Gayle to de Villiers, no run
End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 97/0 (47 more runs req)
CH Gayle 11-3-16-0 - Media Centre End
GC Smith 33* (77b 3x4) AB de Villiers 53* (90b 7x4)
27.1 Powell to Smith, bye: one run
27.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run
27.3 Powell to de Villiers, no run
27.4 Powell to de Villiers, no run
27.5 Powell to de Villiers, no run
27.6 Powell to de Villiers, (noball) no run
27.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run
End of over 28 (2 runs) South Africa 99/0 (45 more runs req)
DB Powell 2-0-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 33* (78b 3x4) AB de Villiers 53* (96b 8x4)
Collins on
Sorry for the little hiccup there
all back to normal now
28.1 Collins to Smith, one run, leg side, gets half forward and worked
to long leg for the 100 partnership
28.2 Collins to de Villiers, no run, defends from line and length back
down the pitch
28.3 Collins to de Villiers, (noball) no run, and the same old problem,
oversteps, outside off, left
28.3 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
28.4 Collins to de Villiers, one run, outside off, back, cuts firmly
wide of gully to 3rd man
28.5 Collins to Smith, two runs, outside off, back, cuts between gully
and point 3rd man has a bit to do
28.6 Collins to Smith, no run, drives down the pitch, Collins gets the
foot in the way
End of over 29 (5 runs) South Africa 104/0 (40 more runs req)
PT Collins 3-0-22-0 (2nb) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 54* (100b 8x4) GC Smith 36* (81b 3x4)
29.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
29.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
that is driven firmly, but not timed, goes straight at mid-off
29.3 Powell to de Villiers, no run, short outside off, bac on the pull,
plays over the top of it
29.4 Powell to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
29.5 Powell to de Villiers, one run, gets up from short of a length, has
to adjust, gets it on the gloves nearly throat high, turned to the
on side, good running
29.6 Powell to Smith, no run, outside off and we have the torpedo again,
ankle height
End of over 30 (1 run) South Africa 105/0 (39 more runs req)
DB Powell 3-0-15-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 55* (105b 8x4) GC Smith 36* (82b 3x4)
30.1 Collins to de Villiers, no run, left hand round to the right
hander, on the off, plays very low to the off
30.2 Collins to de Villiers, no run, outside off, gets a bit of movement
away, has a little nibble, beaten
30.3 Collins to de Villiers, three runs, outside off, drives firmly and
well, outfield has slowed up a bit, Lara has to chase to the rope
30.4 Collins to Smith, no run, very wide outside off, chases that,
beaten
30.5 Collins to Smith, two runs, outside off, very wide again, does get
bat to this and again it is hauled in at deep cover point
30.6 Collins to Smith, no run, outside off, back, pushed to the off as
it stays down a bit
End of over 31 (5 runs) South Africa 110/0 (34 more runs req)
PT Collins 4-0-27-0 (2nb) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 58* (108b 8x4) GC Smith 38* (85b 3x4)
31.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, outside off, stroked into the covers
31.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off
31.3 Powell to de Villiers, no run, wide down the leg side
sarcastic cheers from the crowd as Browne takes cleanly
31.4 Powell to de Villiers, one run, leg stump line again, back and
gently flicks to long leg
31.5 Powell to Smith, one run, flicks off the pads to long leg
31.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run, outside off, slashes from the front
foot, stays low again
End of over 32 (2 runs) South Africa 112/0 (32 more runs req)
DB Powell 4-0-17-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 39* (86b 3x4) AB de Villiers 59* (113b 8x4)
Bravo again
32.1 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, slaps at that away
from the body, runs it to cover
32.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, forward and again slaps at
point
32.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, slower ball, gets forward, defends to the
off
32.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, shuffling down the pitch, seen, fires that
into the pads
32.5 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, drives into the covers, Wait
is the call, and just as well, Chanderpaul dives across, is up and
fires it back at the keeper
32.6 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, very wide, drives withy that
angled bat, slapping at cover
End of over 33 (maiden) South Africa 112/0 (32 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 3-1-15-0 - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 59* (113b 8x4) GC Smith 39* (92b 3x4)
33.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, angled in, gets back on line, and
defends to the off
33.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run, and again, on target, gets forward
defending it down the pitch
33.3 Powell to de Villiers, no run, leg side, flicks, but angle takes it
to far down the leg, Browne across running to take
33.4 Powell to de Villiers, no run, good over this, angled in, just
short of length, defends, a bit squared up, to the on side
33.5 Powell to de Villiers, two runs, fired in at the leg stump, plays
from the crease, gets bat to it, squirts to long leg as de
Villiers loses his footing
33.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run, outside off, back, defends as it
comes back at him to the off
End of over 34 (2 runs) South Africa 114/0 (30 more runs req)
DB Powell 5-0-19-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 39* (92b 3x4) AB de Villiers 61* (119b 8x4)
34.1 Bravo to Smith, two runs, angled in from round the wicket, too
straight, worked fine off the legs, fine leg just gets across in
time
34.2 Bravo to Smith, no run, outside off, drives to the off
34.3 Bravo to Smith, wide: no run, that is way outside the off
34.3 Bravo to Smith, no run, line and length, gets forward and defends
to the off
34.4 Bravo to Smith, no run, full toss on the legs not put awat as he
drives it straight at a square midwicket
34.5 Bravo to Smith, OUT: angled across the left hander, expansive
drive, gets the edge, and Gayle at 1st slip makes no mistake
South Africa 117/1, Partnership of 117
GC Smith c Gayle b Bravo 41 (97b 3x4 0x6)
AB de Villiers 61* (119b 8x4) DJJ Bravo 3.5-1-18-1 (1w)
A wicket at last for West Indies, brings the out of form Rudolph to
the crease
34.6 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, angled across, bit short, pulls the bat
away
End of over 35 (3 runs) South Africa 117/1 (27 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 4-1-18-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 61* (119b 8x4) JA Rudolph 0* (1b)
35.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, leg stump line, off the pad to the
on side
35.2 Powell to de Villiers, no run, just on the off, gets forward and
strokes to the off
35.3 Powell to de Villiers, one run, outside off, forward, stroked wide
of extra cover who gets across, slight fumble, but second not
taken
35.4 Powell to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the left handers legs,
nudges wide of square leg
35.5 Powell to de Villiers, no run, angled across from over the wicket,
short and wide down the leg, lazy attempt to get on that
35.6 Powell to de Villiers, no run, just short of a length, that kick
violently, gets through the defence, into the chest and also clips
the visor, vicious ball
End of over 36 (2 runs) South Africa 119/1 (25 more runs req)
DB Powell 6-0-21-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 1* (2b) AB de Villiers 62* (124b 8x4)
de Villiers is down but not out, struggled to fins his footing as
he tried in vain to get out of the way
36.1 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
36.2 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, too wide outside off
36.3 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, too wide for even Rudolph to chase that
36.4 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket now, fullish, on the
off, defends towards mid-off
36.5 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, short short of length, comes into him,
defends from the crease and the back foot to the off
36.6 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 119/1 (25 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 5-2-18-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
AB de Villiers 62* (124b 8x4) JA Rudolph 1* (8b)
with 8 minutes to go to tea we might have to wait for the final
session for a result
37.1 Powell to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, angled into the
legs, worked with the wrists to square leg
37.2 Powell to de Villiers, OUT: angled in from outside off, gets back,
squared up, bit late on the shot as it stays slightly low, knocks
them back
South Africa 119/2, Partnership of 2
AB de Villiers b Powell 62 (126b 8x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 1* (8b) DB Powell 6.2-0-21-1 (1nb)
Brings kallis to the wicket
25 runs to go, there might still be some hope for West Indies
The crowd has now come awake, and there seems to be a little spring
in the West Indies steps
37.3 Powell to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
37.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, outside off, also movement away, Kallis
follows that, but is late in getting that far across
37.5 Powell to Kallis, no run, wide of the crease, does not come in
much, left from short of length
37.6 Powell to Kallis, two runs, fullish on the legs, clips past
midwicket to get off the mark
End of over 38 (2 runs) South Africa 121/2 (23 more runs req)
DB Powell 7-0-23-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 1* (8b) JH Kallis 2* (4b)
38.1 Bravo to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
38.2 Bravo to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, worked down to long
leg flicking off the crease
38.3 Bravo to Kallis, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked to mid-off
who is a bit wider than normal
38.4 Bravo to Kallis, FOUR, too full, drives straight, full face of the
bat, beats a diving and sliding mid-on
38.5 Bravo to Kallis, FOUR, this time some reverse, leg stump line,
flicks in the air but wide of square leg
38.6 Bravo to Kallis, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to cover
End of over 39 (9 runs) South Africa 130/2 (14 more runs req)
DJJ Bravo 6-2-27-1 (1w) - Media Centre End
JA Rudolph 2* (10b) JH Kallis 10* (8b 2x4)
Shepherd asks if the players want the extra 30 minutes, no they say
and he calls Tea and Cheese cake
Match State: Tea - Day 5
So from the mails most of us have to eat humble pie as South Africa
prove that their tactics were correct
It may have been slow, but the patience is going to pay off after
tea and a win with lots of time to spare
What do you think, mail us at www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html while I go and tuck into that humble pie
back in 15 minutes
Welcome back for the final session with South Africa needing 14
runs and the West Indies 8 wickets
Thanks also for the majority of the mails, nice to see so many
being interactive, and for those who ate sour cream, thanks to you
as well
39.1 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets across and leaves,
stays slightly low
39.2 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets back, that leaves him,
edges, appeals, Dar says no, it bounced, Browne says sorry he did
not know
39.3 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, pushed to the off
39.4 Powell to Rudolph, no run, gets across to the off, defends from
line and length to the off
39.5 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, sliding across him, pulls
the bat away too late, that beat him
39.6 Powell to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 130/2 (14 more runs req)
DB Powell 8-1-23-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 10* (8b 2x4) JA Rudolph 2* (16b)
King on again
40.1 King to Kallis, one run, stroked down the pitch, King can not stop
it cleanly, they trot through for the run
40.2 King to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, gets forward defends
to the off
40.3 King to Rudolph, wide: no run, way outside off
40.3 King to Rudolph, no run, angled in from round the wicket, gets well
forward and is all defensive
40.4 King to Rudolph, no run, outside off, swings away even more, left
alone
40.5 King to Rudolph, no run, starts outside off, gets back as that cuts
back at him, defends down the pitch
40.6 King to Rudolph, no run, full, late swing, got well forward, hits
the outside of the front pad, good appeal, replay show it was
going down, but was close
End of over 41 (2 runs) South Africa 132/2 (12 more runs req)
RD King 10-1-18-0 (1w 4nb) - Media Centre End
JH Kallis 11* (9b 2x4) JA Rudolph 2* (21b)
41.1 Powell to Kallis, two runs, outside off, fullish, gets well across,
angled bat runs it wide of gully with 3rd man getting across
41.2 Powell to Kallis, no run, on the off, gets well forward, comes back
at him, but bat and pad are right next to each other
41.3 Powell to Kallis, two runs, outside off, drives to the off, in the
air for a bit, not timed, cover point chases and hauls it in
41.4 Powell to Kallis, no run, full toss, 84 mph, driven straight at
extra cover
41.5 Powell to Kallis, no run, fullish on the off, big stride in as he
strokes it towards mid-off
41.6 Powell to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets back to one short of
length, punched and again not timed to point
End of over 42 (4 runs) South Africa 136/2 (8 more runs req)
DB Powell 9-1-27-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 2* (21b) JH Kallis 15* (15b 2x4)
42.1 King to Rudolph, FOUR, leg side, gets inside it and flicks very
fine, races away to fine leg
42.2 King to Rudolph, no run, outside off, just leaves him from short of
a length, footwork lacking, pushes at it, and nearly another
wicket
42.3 King to Rudolph, no run, angled in from round the wicket, swing as
well, defends from length and line to the off
42.4 King to Rudolph, no run, thats quicker angled in, hurries high into
the back leg, that will leave a reminding bruise
42.5 King to Rudolph, wide: no run, tries to get the reverse working, it
does, but takes it very wide and called
42.5 King to Rudolph, no run, flashes outside the off and is beaten
again as his feet fail to move
42.6 King to Rudolph, one run, angled into the body, gets back and
nudges to and wide of square leg
End of over 43 (6 runs) South Africa 142/2 (2 more runs req)
RD King 11-1-24-0 (2w 4nb) - Media Centre End
JA Rudolph 7* (27b 1x4) JH Kallis 15* (15b 2x4)
43.1 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets across, cuts firmly to
gully, in the air, dropped by Sarwan going to his left
43.2 Powell to Rudolph, no run, all defensive on the back foot, pitched
shortish on the leg, angled to the off
43.3 Powell to Rudolph, no run, fuller ball, good line, gets half
forward pushing to the off
43.4 Powell to Rudolph, no run, outside off, cuts again, more of a
guide, straight at point
43.5 Powell to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, stays a bit low,
defends to the off
43.6 Powell to Rudolph, no run, pitched on middle, short of length, gets
back and another shooter, lucky that went wide for Rudolph
End of over 44 (maiden) South Africa 142/2 (2 more runs req)
DB Powell 10-2-27-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 15* (15b 2x4) JA Rudolph 7* (33b 1x4)
Good spell this for Powell, with no reward as the catch went down
44.1 King to Kallis, no run, angled won the leg, looks to flick, beats
the bat, not the pad, rolls away to the on side
44.2 King to Kallis, no run, reverse swing, starts just outside off,
swings in, defends to the off
44.3 King to Kallis, no run, solid defence just outside the off, firmly
into the off field
44.4 King to Kallis, no run, gets forward, reverse takes it inot the
legs, clears the front leg well as he plays to the on side
44.5 King to Kallis, FOUR, full outside the off, gets forward, full face
of the bat and races away inside mid-off
And thats that a win by 8 wickets and a 1:0 lead in the series for
South Africa
Players shaking hands and smiles all round
Lara up the steps and straight to Ntini to congratulate him
So all that is left is the Man of the Match, Lara with 196, Smith
with 148, Sarwan with 107*, but my vote goes with Ntin for his 13
wickets
Has been fun being with you for this test and looking forward to
chatting to you again during the next Test in 9 days time
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Good night from Keith and www.cricinfo.com
Man of the Match is indeed Makhaya Ntini