Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am local time (4.30am GMT)
Welcome to Galle for the start of the 1st Test between Sri Lanka
and South Africa
Already a warm humid day with a pitch that is rock hard, slight
grass, but already showing signs of cracks
Wether the pitch is going to last 5 days is questionable, but what
it will do is take turn
Quick bowlers going to toil on this and the heat
Sri Lanka have drawn first blood and will bat after winning the
toss
Sri Lanka team:
*MS Atapattu, ST Jayasuriya, KC Sangakkara, DPMD Jayawardene,
TM Dilshan, UDU Chandana, WPUJC Vaas, +RS Kaluwitharana,
TT Samaraweera, M Muralitharan, MF Maharoof.
South Africa team:
*GC Smith, HH Dippenaar, JA Rudolph, JH Kallis, M van Jaarsveld,
+MV Boucher, SM Pollock, L Klusener, N Boje, M Ntini, M Hayward.
Players are all ready with Atapattu taking strike to Pollock
0.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, starts fullish on line, gets forward
and stroked gently down the on side of the pitch
0.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, on line and length, gets forward
defends to the off
0.3 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off, slight away swing, left
alone on the front foot
0.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off, again a little away
swing, gets back and leaves as it goes away from him
0.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, on the button, gets a big stride in,
all defensive firmly pushed to the off
0.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off, short of length, gets
back, looks to punch but in the end leaves
End of over 1 (maiden) Sri Lanka 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 0* (6b)
Ntini to share the new ball, going at Jayasuriya
1.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, over the wicket to the left hander,
angled across, short of length, gets half back pushing towards
point
1.2 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone outside off, pushed well
across, no need to chase out there
1.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, starts on the leg, angled away, comes
half forward, pushed firmly down the off side of the pitch
1.4 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, short, does get up going across the
batsman who gets down a bit and leaves
1.5 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, outside off, fullish, gently forward
and pushed into the gap at cover and Sri Lanka are off the mark
1.6 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, starts outside off, cuts back and lifts
high into the back pad
End of over 2 (1 run) Sri Lanka 1/0
M Ntini 1-0-1-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 1* (5b) MS Atapattu 0* (7b)
2.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, just on the off, gets forward, all
defensive
2 slips a gully and a deepish backward point
2.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, gets forward and plays neatly down
the line towards mid off, who is a bit deep and slow off the mark,
quick run taken
2.3 Pollock to Atapattu, one run, outside off, forward and firmly
stroked to the off, half diving stop at cover
2.4 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, on line and length, gets forward,
slightly open as he pushes to the off
2.5 Pollock to Jayasuriya, three runs, fullish on line, gets forward,
controlled drive down the pitch, Smith has to chase from mid off
2.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off, short of length, gets
back and watches it go away and through to the keeper
End of over 3 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 6/0
SM Pollock 2-1-5-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 5* (9b) MS Atapattu 1* (9b)
3.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, starts outside leg, brings it into
line from wide of the crease, half forward, defends to the on side
3.2 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, just on the back foot, nudges to the
off from just outside off
3.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, fullish ball at the legs, dabs to the
on side off his legs
3.4 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, leg side, keeps its line, well taken
by Boucher down the leg
3.5 Ntini to Jayasuriya, two runs, leg side, short of length, workd off
the pads to square leg, fine leg in to clean up
3.6 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, back on line and length, defended down
the pitch from the front foot
End of over 4 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 8/0
M Ntini 2-0-3-0 - Fort End
MS Atapattu 1* (9b) ST Jayasuriya 7* (15b)
4.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, gets well forward, defends to the off
4.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, short of a length, outside off, leaves
for the keeper
4.3 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, bit too wide outside off, leaves
4.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, better nagging line, gets well forward
and this time a good leave just wide of the off
4.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, no swing,
Boucher takes at comfortable height
4.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 5 (maiden) Sri Lanka 8/0
SM Pollock 3-2-5-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 7* (15b) MS Atapattu 1* (15b)
5.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, FOUR, outside off, bit short, gets back in the
crease, angled bat, great timing, races away behind a helpless
backward point
5.2 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, leg side, has a little nibble, gets up
off the arm gaurd to Boucher, appeal turned down
5.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, fuller ball on the leg, pushed to the
on side
5.4 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
across pushed at it and is beaten
5.5 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, outside off, defensive push from the
front foot
5.6 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, left alone
End of over 6 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 13/0
M Ntini 3-0-8-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 12* (18b 1x4) MS Atapattu 1* (18b)
After about 10 replays TV eventually shows that Jayasuriya did get
a brush off the glove on the 2nd ball, shows how difficult it is
for the umpire
6.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, well forward, all defensive to the
off
6.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, well forward, all defensive to the
on side
6.3 Pollock to Jayasuriya, OUT: angled at the legs, gets half forward
working it to the on side, high on the bat to square leg who has
to make a few paces to take a easy catch
Sri Lanka 13/1, Partnership of 13
ST Jayasuriya c Klusener b Pollock 12 (21b 1x4 0x6)
MS Atapattu 1* (18b) SM Pollock 3.3-2-5-1
Early breakthough for Pollock and maybe a bit of justice from the
cricket gods
6.4 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside off
6.5 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, comes back from short
of length, good leave in the end
6.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, strays down the leg side, has a
little glance, but played well inside the ball as Boucher takes
End of over 7 (maiden) Sri Lanka 13/1
SM Pollock 4-3-5-1 - City End
MS Atapattu 1* (18b) KC Sangakkara 0* (3b)
7.1 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, angled in, gets back
and across, good foot workd, all defensive down the pitch
7.2 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, slightly fuller, gets well forward and
across, defends to the off
7.3 Ntini to Atapattu, FOUR, outside off, shortish, gets up, jumping
gets over it, not controlled as he normally is but runs it in the
air wide of the slips, no 3rd man
7.4 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, on the back foot, defends from line to
the off
7.5 Ntini to Atapattu, FOUR, outside off, too full, shot of the
morning, controlled drive square and beats backward point
7.6 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 8 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 21/1
M Ntini 4-0-16-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 0* (3b) MS Atapattu 9* (24b 2x4)
8.1 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
stroked on the drive to cover
slip comes out to short mid off
8.2 Pollock to Sangakkara, one run, leg side, gets forward and worked
off the heips to fine leg
8.3 Pollock to Atapattu, OUT: just outside off, has to play, ball
leaves him off the seam, fient edge through to Boucher
Sri Lanka 22/2, Partnership of 9
MS Atapattu c Boucher b Pollock 9 (25b 2x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 1* (5b) SM Pollock 4.3-3-6-2
Excellent start for South Africa who have not played any cricket
for 2.5 months
8.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
8.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, full, angled at the pads, working
it to the on side, beats the bat, not the pad, appeal turned down
by Shep.
8.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, full, gets forward and a firm
defensive push to the off, mid off cleans up
End of over 9 (1 run) Sri Lanka 22/2
SM Pollock 5-3-6-2 - City End
KC Sangakkara 1* (5b) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (3b)
9.1 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run, angled across the left hander who is
back and defends to the off
9.2 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run, back of length, angled across, gets
up, pushed at, beaten
9.3 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run
9.4 Ntini to Sangakkara, two runs
9.5 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run
9.6 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 10 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 24/2
M Ntini 5-0-18-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (3b) KC Sangakkara 3* (11b)
10.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, on line, gets forward
defending
10.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, gets well forward, another beauty
from Pollock, hits the seam, leaves the forward defence stone cold
10.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, gets well forward and across,
defends with the full face to the off
10.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, full, leg stump, dug out to the on
side, forward of Ntini at mid wicket
10.5 Pollock to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, first extra as he
oversteps, fullish on the off, stroked to the short mid off
10.5 Pollock to Sangakkara, FOUR, BEAUTY, just a tad too full, gets
across and classic left handers cover drive
10.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, (noball) no run
10.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 11 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 31/2
SM Pollock 6-3-13-2 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 1* (7b) KC Sangakkara 7* (15b 1x4)
Hayward gets his chance on his return to the RSA Test team
11.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, on line, back of a length, gets up
and into the inside edge, thick edge wide of fine leg
11.2 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run, just back of a length, on the back
foot, dabs, away from the body, to the off
11.3 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run, on the off, gets up slightly from
back of a length, looking to work to the on side, runs it back
down on side of the pitch
11.4 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, left alone
11.5 Hayward to Sangakkara, one run, shortish on the leg stump line,
gets back and over it, worked neatly to fine leg
11.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, back of length, just outside off,
gets back and defends to the off
End of over 12 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 33/2
M Hayward 1-0-2-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 8* (19b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 2* (9b)
Kallis into the attack
12.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, FOUR, not what he wanted, starts loose down
the leg side, back and punched with timing forward of long leg
12.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, on line, bit short, gets back and
defends down the pitch
12.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run, full, leg side again, clipped to the
on side, square leg gets across and a hand to it
12.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
12.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, drawn well
forward defending to the off
12.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, drawn well
forward defending to the off
End of over 13 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 38/2
JH Kallis 1-0-5-0 - City End
KC Sangakkara 13* (22b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 2* (12b)
13.1 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run
13.2 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run
13.3 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run, full, just on the off, firmly driven
down the pitch, Hayward gets down and gets a hand to it, good bit
of fielding off his own bowling, saves 4 runs
13.4 Hayward to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, plays
away from the body, thick edge, wide of 2nd slip
13.5 Hayward to Sangakkara, one run, outside off, shortish, gets back
cutting, deep point keeps it to one
13.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, fuller ball, on line, gets open as
he dabs to the on side, just enough pace towards mid wicket for an
easy run
End of over 14 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 44/2
M Hayward 2-0-8-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 3* (13b) KC Sangakkara 18* (27b 3x4)
14.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, short, cuts, not timed,
on the bounce to gully, Kallis gets away with a bad ball
14.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, left alone, seam
movement away from the right hander
14.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, quite a bit
of away swing but fairly wide
14.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, bit too wide
to tempt
14.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, left alone
14.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, better line and length, good leave
just wide of the off
End of over 15 (maiden) Sri Lanka 44/2
JH Kallis 2-1-5-0 - City End
KC Sangakkara 18* (27b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 3* (19b)
15.1 Hayward to Sangakkara, FOUR, too short, leg stump, comfortable pace
and height, pulls to mid wicket
15.2 Hayward to Sangakkara, FOUR, leg side, flicks on the glance, races
away fine for the 50
15.3 Hayward to Sangakkara, one run, full, yorker outside off, inside
edge behind square leg
15.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, forward, defends to the off
15.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
15.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, leg side, short, jumps inside the
line to flick, goes through to Boucher
End of over 16 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 53/2
M Hayward 3-0-17-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 27* (30b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 3* (22b)
16.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside off, over pitched, fetch that
as he drives neatly past cover
16.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside off, pushed well
wide of the left hander
16.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, very wide outside off, must have been
close to being called
16.4 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside off, better line,
good leave
16.5 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, wide, gets back and
slashes a cut at it, bad shot and is beaten
16.6 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, better leave, just wide of the off
End of over 17 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 57/2
JH Kallis 3-1-9-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 3* (22b) KC Sangakkara 31* (36b 6x4)
17.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, short, batsman starts
ducking, ball does not get up, goes to Boucher
17.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, shortish, back and
cuts to the deep backward point
17.3 Hayward to Sangakkara, one run, round the wicket, gets back and
worked off the legs as it comes into him past a chasing mid wicket
17.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch
17.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, fullish, drives, in the
air, just wide of gully and behind deep backward point
2nd gully in place now
17.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, full, stroked to cover
End of over 18 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 63/2
M Hayward 4-0-23-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 32* (37b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 8* (27b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
So far a good session for SOuth Africa with Sri Lanka coming back
strongly after Pollock and Ntini were replaced
Sangakkara particularly looking aggresive and solid
Hayward expensive and Kallis wayward
18.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
stroked down the line to mid off now back in his normal place
18.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, on line, just back of a length, gets
up in the crease and pushes to the on side
18.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, FOUR, shortish, leg stump line, gets back and
whipped off the pads forward of fine leg
18.4 Kallis to Sangakkara, FOUR, width now outside off, back and slashed
forward of point
18.5 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball, but very wide, almost a
wide, Kallis all over the place
18.6 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, shortish, does come back
at the left hander who is cramped up a bit on the cut, point
gathers the mis timed shot
End of over 19 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 71/2
JH Kallis 4-1-17-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 8* (27b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 40* (43b 8x4)
19.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, back of length on the off, gets
back and defends down the pitch
19.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, on length, does get up
and beats the edge as he pushes forward away from the body
19.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, short of length,
defensive push to the off
19.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, left alone
Rain clouds building up over the sea
19.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, shortish, gets back and a
controlled pull to deep square leg to bring up the 50 partnership
in 70 balls
19.6 Hayward to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, forward, pushed at,
beaten
End of over 20 (1 run) Sri Lanka 72/2
M Hayward 5-0-24-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 9* (32b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 40* (44b 8x4)
Klusener replaces the out of form Kallis
20.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, fullish at the legs, gets
forward, nudges to the on side, easy quick run to mid wicket area
20.2 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, leg side, forward, flicks, cuts
away, no contact
20.3 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside off
20.4 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, outside off, back of length, gets
on the back foot and punches to short cover who fumbles
20.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, leg stump angle, gets half
forward and flicks off the shoes to fine leg
20.6 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, on line and length, gets forward
and defends back to Klusener
End of over 21 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 75/2
L Klusener 1-0-3-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 11* (34b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 41* (48b 8x4)
21.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, FOUR, short, leg sump, gets into to perfect
position, controlls the hook past the deep square leg
21.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, left alone
21.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, gets up and
forward in the crease defending to the off
21.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, on line, bit short, gets on the
pull, ball not there to be pulled, bottom edge into the groin area
Looks ok, doing some deep breathing and taking in some water
brought out by the physio
Ground crew getting ready with the covers as the clouds move in
Umbrellas going up
21.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, on the back foot, leg stump line,
bit short, jumps up and worked to fine leg
21.6 Hayward to Sangakkara, one run, on the back foot, played down the
line as he works it from round the wicket wide of mid wicket
End of over 22 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 81/2
M Hayward 6-0-30-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 42* (49b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 16* (39b 2x4)
Raining fairly hard now
and here comes about 400 ground crew pulling the covers out
Players scatter as the covers come racing on
Some huge covers being placed on the field, covering more than the
inner ring
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Early lunch is to be taken
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Good news is that the covers are off and play will get underway
The few minutes lost before lunch will be made up in this second
session
Still cloudy but the heavy rain clouds seemed to have moved away
Klusener to continue from the City end
22.1 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, on length, gets
forward and stroked to the short cover
22.2 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, just outside off, back of length,
gets across and back dabs behind point where Boje has to get
across and gather
22.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, on line, forward and
stroked to wide mid on
22.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, angled in from wide
of the crease, forward defending to cover
22.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, off cutter, does come
back, forward, open face, gully does well
22.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, two runs, too straight, gets half forward,
worked behind Dippenaar at square leg who has to chase
End of over 23 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 84/2
L Klusener 2-0-6-0 - City End
KC Sangakkara 43* (51b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 18* (43b 2x4)
Ntini back into the attack
23.1 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run, fullish ball, at the legs, half
forward and gently clipped wide of mid on
23.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, full, drives, beaten as
it shapes away from the right hander
23.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
23.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, beaten again as he comes forward
driving outside off
23.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, drives again, this time
out the middle of the bat, Hayward chases from wide mid off, gives
up
23.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, well forward
defending to the off
End of over 24 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 89/2
M Ntini 6-0-23-0 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 44* (52b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 22* (48b 3x4)
24.1 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
back and steers the dab towards gully
24.2 Klusener to Sangakkara, FOUR, short, good shot, got into position
quickly, pulled forward of square leg
24.3 Klusener to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside off, full, slashes the drive
forward of point, shot of the day, goes to his 16th Test 50
24.4 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball on the off, defends to
the off
24.5 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball again, full on the
legs, dabs to mid wickets
24.6 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, fullish on the off, gently stroked
on the drive wide of mid off who gets around
End of over 25 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 98/2
L Klusener 3-0-15-0 - City End
KC Sangakkara 53* (58b 10x4) DPMD Jayawardene 22* (48b 3x4)
25.1 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run, line and length, gets forward and
solid defence to the off
25.2 Ntini to Sangakkara, no run, left alone outside off
25.3 Ntini to Sangakkara, one run, outside off, gets forward, opens the
face, runs it to 3rd man
25.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, good length, gets
well forward defending towards point
25.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run
25.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, bit short, back and
chops to 3rd man for the 100 to pop up
End of over 26 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 100/2
M Ntini 7-0-25-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 23* (51b 3x4) KC Sangakkara 54* (61b 10x4)
26.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, well forward on the off, defends
to the cover
26.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, length and line,
gets forward all defensive to the off
26.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, shorter ball, off cutter, gets
back and worked straight to square leg to Boje, who is in fact
warming up
26.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, FOUR, width and length given, taken,
cracks the drive past cover point
26.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, slower ball on the off, gets
forward defending to cover
26.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, very full, gets forward on the off
and stroked into the covers
End of over 27 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 104/2
L Klusener 4-0-19-0 - City End
KC Sangakkara 54* (61b 10x4) DPMD Jayawardene 27* (57b 4x4)
And Boje it is
27.1 Boje to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, forward, slight turn into
the pad
27.2 Boje to Sangakkara, FOUR, down the pitch, gets to the pitch, bang,
lofted over mid on
27.3 Boje to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball, forward, stroked to mid
wicket
27.4 Boje to Sangakkara, OUT: on the back foot, slight turn, pushes at
it off the back foot, edges, Boucher takes
Sri Lanka 108/3, Partnership of 86
KC Sangakkara c Boucher b Boje 58 (65b 11x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 27* (57b 4x4) N Boje 0.4-0-4-1
27.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, flighted at the legs, gets forward,
stroked to mid wicket
27.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, flighted well up outside off, on the
drive, into the silly points leg
End of over 28 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 108/3
N Boje 1-0-4-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 27* (57b 4x4) TT Samaraweera 0* (2b)
Sangakkara very disappointed with the shot he played, looked very
good at the crease, but a good wicket at a good time for South
Africa
28.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, off cutter, gets
forward and pushed with the open face wide of the slip, neat shot
with no 3rd man
28.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward
defends to the on side
28.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, FOUR, too short, no pace, easy pickings on
the pull backward of square
28.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, full, drives to the off, Kallis
does well at extra cover with cover diving across him
28.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, better pace and line, gets well
forward and squirts away to gully
28.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, stroked back
at Klusener who drops a hand and picks up cleanly
End of over 29 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 116/3
L Klusener 5-0-27-0 - City End
TT Samaraweera 0* (2b) DPMD Jayawardene 35* (63b 6x4)
29.1 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length, slight turn, gets
back and defends to the off
29.2 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, flighted outside off, stroked to cover
29.3 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, shortish, rips back on the turn,
leaves alone
29.4 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, flighted, well forward, smothers
29.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, good line and length, well forward
defends on the bounce to silly point
29.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, outside off, quicker ball, turns away,
leaves
End of over 30 (maiden) Sri Lanka 116/3
N Boje 2-1-4-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 35* (63b 6x4) TT Samaraweera 0* (8b)
30.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, fullish at the legs, standing up
stroked to mid on, hayward in but can not stop the quick run
30.2 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, fullish on line, half forward,
stroked down the pitch, mid off round to cut it off
30.3 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, outside off, fullish, gets well
forward, off cutter inside half of the bat to square leg
30.4 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, better line now from Klusener,
just on the off, fullish, stroked to the off
30.5 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, on the off, on line, gets well
forward, defends to the off
30.6 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, all defensive down the pitch to
Klusener
End of over 31 (1 run) Sri Lanka 117/3
L Klusener 6-0-28-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 36* (64b 6x4) TT Samaraweera 0* (13b)
Umbrellas out again, but this time to keep the heat off them
31.1 Boje to Jayawardene, three runs, outside off, back to cut, bounces
on him, top edge over the slip/gully
31.2 Boje to Samaraweera, FOUR, on the back foot, too short, punched
firmly wide of mid wicket
31.3 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, well forward, defends from line and
length
31.4 Boje to Samaraweera, two runs
31.5 Boje to Samaraweera, one run
31.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 32 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 127/3
N Boje 3-1-14-1 - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 7* (17b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 39* (66b 6x4)
Pollock replaces Klusener
32.1 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
32.2 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run
32.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, just outside off, back, defends to
the off
no slips for Pollock, only a gully
32.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, just back of a length, on line,
defends to the off
32.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets half forward
and pushes down the middle of the pitch
32.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, angled into the legs, fullish, gets
half forward, falls over a bit, edges into the pad
End of over 33 (1 run) Sri Lanka 128/3
SM Pollock 7-3-14-2 (2nb) - City End
TT Samaraweera 8* (19b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 39* (70b 6x4)
Very defensive field from Pollock and Smith
Match State: Drinks
33.1 Boje to Samaraweera, one run
33.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
33.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
33.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run
33.5 Boje to Samaraweera, one run
33.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 34 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 131/3
N Boje 4-1-17-1 - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 10* (21b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 40* (74b 6x4)
34.1 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
34.2 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run
34.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run
34.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run
34.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run
34.6 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
End of over 35 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 133/3
SM Pollock 8-3-16-2 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 41* (77b 6x4) TT Samaraweera 11* (24b 1x4)
35.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up, forward, firmly stroked
back down the pitch to Boje
35.2 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, flighted, drives, edges, no
gully, backward point chases, can not haul it in
35.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, flighted outside off, shuffles down,
drives to the deep cover
35.4 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, shortish ball, quicker, back and
chops towards a deepish point
35.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted onto length, forward, defends
35.6 Boje to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit short, cuts behind
square, Ntini on the cover boundary has to get across
End of over 36 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 141/3
N Boje 5-1-25-1 - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 12* (25b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 48* (82b 7x4)
36.1 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run, angled in, gets forward and nudges
wide of mid on
36.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, back of a length, on line, gets
back and defends to the on side
36.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, back of a length, just outside
off, gets back and gently pushed wide of the cover
36.4 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, leg stump line, fullish, gets up in
the crease and clips towards mid on
36.5 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, yorker length, outside off, Boucher
standing up, dug out down the pitch
36.6 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, slower ball, leg stump, length,
dabs to mid wicket
End of over 37 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 143/3
SM Pollock 9-3-18-2 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 49* (84b 7x4) TT Samaraweera 13* (29b 1x4)
37.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, drawn well forward, smothers down the
pitch
37.2 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, tad short, punched to
the cover sweeper and his 21st Test 50
37.3 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, flighted up on the off, forward and
gently stroked to cover
37.4 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, gets well forward just outside off,
all defensive
37.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, quicker ball, flat, gets back and
gently punched to cover area
37.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, outside off, turn and bounced, tempted
him but not accepted, leaves
End of over 38 (1 run) Sri Lanka 144/3
N Boje 6-1-26-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 50* (86b 7x4) TT Samaraweera 13* (33b 1x4)
38.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, fullisg, angled into the legs, gets
half forward and stroked to mid off
38.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, full, again slanting into the
legs, gets up and gently clips into the gap at mid wicket
38.3 Pollock to Samaraweera, OUT: angled into the legs, pitches and
straightens, gets forward in the crease, into the pads, Appeal,
almost immediate reaction from the umpire
Sri Lanka 145/4, Partnership of 37
TT Samaraweera lbw b Pollock 13 (34b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 51* (88b 7x4) SM Pollock 9.3-3-19-3 (2nb)
38.4 Pollock to Dilshan, no run, fullish at the legs, clipped to forward
square leg
38.5 Pollock to Dilshan, no run, gets well forward on line and length,
all defensive to the on side
38.6 Pollock to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 39 (1 run) Sri Lanka 145/4
SM Pollock 10-3-19-3 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 51* (88b 7x4) TM Dilshan 0* (3b)
39.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, gets him well forward
defending to the off
39.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, drawn forward again, all defensive to
the off
39.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, quicker and fuller, foot work not
there, pushed at defending to the off
39.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted right up, gets half forward
in the crease, pushed back to Boje
39.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive, probing
away at the off stump
39.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, defends to the off, Boje
not getting a great deal of turn, but maintaining a good length
End of over 40 (maiden) Sri Lanka 145/4
N Boje 7-2-26-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 0* (3b) DPMD Jayawardene 51* (94b 7x4)
40.1 Pollock to Dilshan, no run, outside off, full, expansive drive, not
timed to mid off
40.2 Pollock to Dilshan, one run, full at the legs, stands up and clips
firmly to the on side, mid wicket dives and palms it towards mid
on
40.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, solid looking
defence
40.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, slower ball, just on the off, gets
forward and defends to the off
40.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, again on line and length, can only
defend to the off
40.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 41 (1 run) Sri Lanka 146/4
SM Pollock 11-3-20-3 (2nb) - City End
TM Dilshan 1* (5b) DPMD Jayawardene 51* (98b 7x4)
41.1 Boje to Dilshan, no run, flighted up, gets forward, stroked firmly
to cover
41.2 Boje to Dilshan, no run, good control of flight, draws him forward
into the defence
41.3 Boje to Dilshan, no run, fullish, drives, cover gets into the way
41.4 Boje to Dilshan, no run, shortish, quicker, back punching to the
same cover
41.5 Boje to Dilshan, no run, flat and quick, gets back in the crease,
pushed to short cover
41.6 Boje to Dilshan, no run, left alone just outside off, turning away
End of over 42 (maiden) Sri Lanka 146/4
N Boje 8-3-26-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 51* (98b 7x4) TM Dilshan 1* (11b)
Kalis being given another chance with the ball
42.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, leg side ball, shortish, thuds into
the pad as he tries to work it off the back foot
42.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, gets
half forward and late cuts wide of the wide slip, no 3rd man as
the 150 comes up
42.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
42.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
42.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot, punched from line
to the cover point
42.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward
defending
End of over 43 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 150/4
JH Kallis 5-1-21-0 - City End
TM Dilshan 1* (11b) DPMD Jayawardene 55* (104b 8x4)
43.1 Boje to Dilshan, no run, well forward, open face wide of slip who
collects
43.2 Boje to Dilshan, no run, gets well forward, goes hard at it, runs
it to cover
43.3 Boje to Dilshan, one run, full, on the legs, ; gets half forward,
nudges the sweep towards deep backward square leg
43.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, uses his feet, drivesfrom outside off,
can not beat the covert
43.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
43.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted outside off, gets forward
pushed at, off the face towards point
End of over 44 (1 run) Sri Lanka 151/4
N Boje 9-3-27-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 2* (14b) DPMD Jayawardene 55* (107b 8x4)
44.1 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, on line, bit straight, back of a length,
worked to square leg
44.2 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off
44.3 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off
44.4 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off
44.5 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, just to wide outside off to play at,
defensive bowling from Kallis
44.6 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, has a go at the wide one, and is beaten,
impatient batting
End of over 45 (maiden) Sri Lanka 151/4
JH Kallis 6-2-21-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 55* (107b 8x4) TM Dilshan 2* (20b)
Match State: Drinks
45.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, not much turn
as it goes to the keeper
45.2 Boje to Jayawardene, SIX, down the pitch, gets to the pitch, what a
tremendous strike, inside lofted well over long off
45.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up at the legs, clipped
straight to forward square leg
45.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward defending
45.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, just outside off, good length, defends
to the off
45.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward, defends
to the off
End of over 46 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 157/4
N Boje 10-3-33-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 2* (20b) DPMD Jayawardene 61* (113b 8x4 1x6)
46.1 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, full, on line, stroked firmly from the
front foot to mid off
46.2 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, short, looks to pull, then decides to
get under it
46.3 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, on length just outside off defensive
push to covers
46.4 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, full, almost a yorker, firmly down on
it, on the bounce to Kallis taking head high
46.5 Kallis to Dilshan, one run, full, leg side, dabs to mid wicket,
square leg round to clean up
46.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, stroked firmly to
cover
End of over 47 (1 run) Sri Lanka 158/4
JH Kallis 7-2-22-0 - City End
TM Dilshan 3* (25b) DPMD Jayawardene 61* (114b 8x4 1x6)
47.1 Boje to Dilshan, no run, well forward, defends back to Boje
47.2 Boje to Dilshan, no run, on the back foot, gets into line and dabs
to the on side
47.3 Boje to Dilshan, no run, flighted up outside off, gets forward,
thickish edge to gully
47.4 Boje to Dilshan, no run, fired in at the legs, forward, defends to
the on side
47.5 Boje to Dilshan, one run, outside off, quicker ball, no foot work,
plays down to the cover sweeper
47.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, drawn well forward, defends down the
pitch
End of over 48 (1 run) Sri Lanka 159/4
N Boje 11-3-34-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 4* (30b) DPMD Jayawardene 61* (115b 8x4 1x6)
48.1 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off
48.2 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, just on the off, good length, gets well
forward pushing to the off
48.3 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, line and length, all defensive to the
off
48.4 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off, going away
slightly off the pitch
48.5 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, on the back foot, pushed from line to
the cover area
48.6 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, left alone outside off, good leave this
time, was not that wide of the off
End of over 49 (maiden) Sri Lanka 159/4
JH Kallis 8-3-22-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 61* (115b 8x4 1x6) TM Dilshan 4* (36b)
49.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, given a lot of air, gets forward,
almost has to wait, then stroked to long off
49.2 Boje to Dilshan, no run, on line, gets forward, this one turns
well, bounce, past the edge
49.3 Boje to Dilshan, one run, fullish outside off, stroked firmly past
a diving extra cover, mid off round to cut it off
49.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up outside off, stroked to
cover
49.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, on line, pitches and turns sharp, does
push at it, no contact
49.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, gets half forward, tries
the late cut, gets it straight at gully
End of over 50 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 161/4
N Boje 12-3-36-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 5* (38b) DPMD Jayawardene 62* (119b 8x4 1x6)
50.1 Kallis to Dilshan, no run, back of length, on line, stands up in
the crease and punched firmly to short cover
50.2 Kallis to Dilshan, two runs, leg stump line, gets back and up in
the crease, punched wide of mid wicket chasing
50.3 Kallis to Dilshan, one run, fullish outside off, drives, right hand
drags it to mid wicket
50.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, forward, defends to the on side
50.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the off
50.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, back, chops late, gully
gathers on the bounce
End of over 51 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 164/4
JH Kallis 9-3-25-0 - City End
TM Dilshan 8* (41b) DPMD Jayawardene 62* (122b 8x4 1x6)
51.1 Boje to Dilshan, one run, outside off, tad short, punched from the
back foot to Dippenaar at cover, quick good run taken
51.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, drawn well forward, defends down the
pitch
51.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, on the leg side, gets back, waits for
the slight turn, dabs forward of square leg
51.4 Boje to Dilshan, one run, outside off, shortish, back and cuts to
Ntini sweeping the cover rope
51.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward and defends the flight to
the off
51.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, down the pitch, looking to go over the
on side, rags the inside edge into the pad and to the on side of
the pitch
End of over 52 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 167/4
N Boje 13-3-39-1 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 10* (43b) DPMD Jayawardene 63* (126b 8x4 1x6)
Ntini takes over from Kallis
52.1 Ntini to Dilshan, no run, back of length, on the off, angled in,
gets back and pushed to the covers
52.2 Ntini to Dilshan, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward driving,
picked up on the bounce at short cover
52.3 Ntini to Dilshan, FOUR, too short on a slow pitch, pulls well
forward of square
52.4 Ntini to Dilshan, no run, fuller ball, outside off, holds the line
and is left alone
52.5 Ntini to Dilshan, one run, leg stump line, gets half back and
worked forward of square leg
52.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, half forward, almost
squared up, defends to the off
End of over 53 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 172/4
M Ntini 8-0-30-0 - City End
TM Dilshan 15* (48b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 63* (127b 8x4 1x6)
53.1 Boje to Dilshan, no run, drawn well forward outside off, all
defensive to the off
53.2 Boje to Dilshan, two runs, leg stump line, sweeps fine of long leg
where hayward has a bit to do
53.3 Boje to Dilshan, no run, outside off, gets forward then decides to
leave
53.4 Boje to Dilshan, two runs, outside off, too short, quicker, chops
the cut to deep backward point, Ntini sweeping cuts it off
53.5 Boje to Dilshan, no run, well forward, defends from line and length
53.6 Boje to Dilshan, no run, well forward, defends, opens the face,
runs it to gully
End of over 54 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 176/4
N Boje 14-3-43-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 63* (127b 8x4 1x6) TM Dilshan 19* (54b 1x4)
Could be going into the last over before tea
54.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, shortish ball, leg stump line, gets
back and inside it, dabs towards square leg
54.2 Ntini to Dilshan, no run, outside off, shortish, bowled from wide
of the crease, punched firmly but can not beat the cover
54.3 Ntini to Dilshan, no run, fuller, on the off, drives firmly, not
timed to wide mid off
54.4 Ntini to Dilshan, one run, outside off, full, gets forward, this
time stroked gently to cover and good running as cover has to get
forward and round it
54.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, angled in, fullish, gets forward and
defends down the on side of the pitch
54.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
gets up in the crease and defends down the pitch as Tea is called
End of over 55 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 178/4
M Ntini 9-0-32-0 - City End
TM Dilshan 20* (57b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 64* (130b 8x4 1x6)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
We will be back with you in 20 minutes
Welcome back for the final session of the 1st day of the 1st Test
between Sri Lanka and South Africa
35 overs remain in the day, so should be about 30 minutes tonight
Apart from the rain before lunch a hot humid afternoon awaits the
South African fielders
Rudolph to have a spell with his leg breaks
55.1 Rudolph to Dilshan, no run, just outside off, forward, pushed to
point
55.2 Rudolph to Dilshan, no run, on line and length, pushed forward
55.3 Rudolph to Dilshan, no run, flighted right up, standing up in the
crease drives at cover
55.4 Rudolph to Dilshan, one run, outside off, shortish, chops the cut
to the cover point sweeper
55.5 Rudolph to Jayawardene, FOUR, long hop gets what it derserves,
pulled over mid wicket
55.6 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, slight away
turn
End of over 56 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 183/4
JA Rudolph 1-0-5-0 - Fort End
TM Dilshan 21* (61b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 68* (132b 9x4 1x6)
Hayward back after tea
56.1 Hayward to Dilshan, three runs, leg stump full toss, clipped past
mid wicket, Smith has to chase to the rope
56.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, drives square,
RUdolph diving from backward point gets hands to it
56.3 Hayward to Dilshan, one run, now it is Kallis making a diving stop
at gully, saves the oundary
56.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, fullish at the legs, half forward,
pushed wide of Smith at mid on, gets around to cut it off
56.5 Hayward to Dilshan, OUT: outside off, on the back foot forcing,
inside edge into the stumps
Sri Lanka 189/5, Partnership of 44
TM Dilshan b Hayward 25 (64b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 70* (134b 9x4 1x6) M Hayward 6.5-0-36-1
56.6 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 57 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 189/5
M Hayward 7-0-36-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 70* (134b 9x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 0* (1b)
Boje back
57.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, gets well forward defending
57.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets a big stride in,
defends
57.3 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, shuffles down the pitch, in total
control as he lofts it over the bowler
57.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked to the
off
57.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, gets forward, tucks the
bat behind the pad as this one turns sharply away
57.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive
End of over 58 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 193/5
N Boje 15-3-47-1 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 0* (1b) DPMD Jayawardene 74* (140b 10x4 1x6)
58.1 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, short, gets half back and pulls
well past mid wicket, not timed, but well enough to get over the
mid wicket rope
58.2 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, better ball, gets him half forward,
pushing, thick edge wide of slips, no 3rd man and the 200 comes up
58.3 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, no run, line and length, defends from the
front foot
58.4 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, shortish, slower
ball, cuts beaten by lack of pace
58.5 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, one run, outside off, forward, outside
half of the bat beats the slips again, but 3rd man, Kallis, now
posted
58.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 59 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 202/5
M Hayward 8-0-45-1 - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 9* (6b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 74* (141b 10x4 1x6)
59.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run
59.2 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run
59.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, line and length, gets forward, a
small man, defends to the on side
59.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, shorter ball, on line, gets back
and nudges forward of square leg
59.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, quicker ball, on line, well forward
defending
59.6 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the off, comes forward and
stroked to deep mid off
End of over 60 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 204/5
N Boje 16-3-49-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 75* (143b 10x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 10* (10b 2x4)
60.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, defends to the off
60.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, on the back foot, nudges to the on
side, quick run towards mid wicket
60.3 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, leg stump ball, gets inside it and
easily flicked fine of fine leg
60.4 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, two runs, fullish at the legs, standing
up clips neatly to deep mid wicket where deep square leg is round
60.5 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, (noball) no run, slower ball, slips out,
goes through head high, no ball called, appologies all round but a
warning from the umpire
60.5 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, no run, gets this one to bounce, and it
is defended to the off
60.6 Hayward to Kaluwitharana, no run, another touches down outside off,
bit short, defends to the off
End of over 61 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 212/5
M Hayward 9-0-53-1 (1nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 76* (145b 10x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 16* (15b 3x4)
61.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, great ball, has him dancing in the
crease, pushed at, beaten all ends up
61.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, defends to the off
61.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, gets well forward, defends from line
to the off
61.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, flighted up , gets forward and
stroked to a deep mid on, easy run
61.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, flighted right up, above the eys,
gets well forward smothers
61.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, forward, pens the face,
can not get it runnng past gully
End of over 62 (1 run) Sri Lanka 213/5
N Boje 17-3-50-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 77* (149b 10x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 16* (17b 3x4)
62.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot pushed to the off
62.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, on the back foot,
punched to cover
62.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, just outside off, gets half back
and defends down the pitch
62.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, just outside off, back of a length,
gets back in the crease defending
62.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, FOUR, leg stump full toss, clipped with
ease to deep mid wicket, deep square leg has no chance to get
around
62.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, defends to the off
End of over 63 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 217/5
M Hayward 10-0-57-1 (1nb) - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 16* (17b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 81* (155b 11x4 1x6)
63.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, on line, flighted, nearly came down
the pitch, stays and defends
63.2 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, well forward, big stride in,
smothers
63.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, angled into the legs, gets forward,
firmly defends to the off
63.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, leg side ball, forward and worked
towards deep square leg
63.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, good flight and length,
defends
63.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, slower ball, held back a bit, gets
well forward outside off defending
End of over 64 (1 run) Sri Lanka 218/5
N Boje 18-3-51-1 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 17* (21b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 81* (157b 11x4 1x6)
Klusener back into the attack
64.1 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish just outside off,
stroked on the drive to cover point
64.2 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, just on the off, gets forward
all defensive down the pitch
64.3 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, off cutter comes back form
outside off, Kalu on the front foot defending to the off
64.4 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, just back of a length, defends
to the off
64.5 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, one run, full, on line, dangerous shot,
plays across the line working it to long leg
64.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, shortish, on line, gets back
inside it and works it towards square leg
End of over 65 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 220/5
L Klusener 7-0-30-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 82* (158b 11x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 18* (26b 3x4)
Very defensive tactics from South Africa, field placings, bowling
lines and bowling changes suggest they are waiting for the batsmen
to make a mistake
65.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up, defends to the off
65.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, down the pitch, seen, fired at the
legs and turning away, pads it to the off
65.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, on the back foot, nudges gently to
the on side, Boucher goes after it, but easy run in the end
65.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, well forward just outside off,
angled to gully from the front foot
65.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, draws him out the crease, stroked to
mid off
65.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 66 (1 run) Sri Lanka 221/5
N Boje 19-3-52-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 83* (161b 11x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 18* (29b 3x4)
66.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, slanted into the stumps
from wide on the crease, standing up clips to mid on
66.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, angled in, gets
forward defends on length
66.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, two runs, full, dug out well down the
pitch, mid on, Smith, dives, fumbles, gives away the second
66.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward and
dabs back to Klusener
66.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, defends to the
off
66.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, full, standing up in the crease,
stroked down the pitch, stumps at bowlers end saves a run
End of over 67 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 223/5
L Klusener 8-0-32-0 - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 18* (29b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 85* (167b 11x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
67.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, once again the bowlers end stumps
field well as the ball is driven down the pitch
67.2 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish, stroked to mid off, Pollock
in quick to deny them a run
67.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, flighted, outside off, chops from
the front foot to the cover sweeper
67.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up on line, gets forward and
defends
67.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, just short, chops to
gully
67.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, slight turn, defends
from the front foot to short cover
End of over 68 (1 run) Sri Lanka 224/5
N Boje 20-3-53-1 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 19* (32b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 85* (170b 11x4 1x6)
68.1 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, on the back foot trying to pull,
ball hurries into him, inside edge into the pads
68.2 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, one run, leg stump line, gets half
forward and worked to deep backward square leg
Clouds building up again
68.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, angled in, gets
forward defends to the off
ground crew gathering up the covers
68.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, and at last an extra off
the pads, leg side ball, off the pad towards square leg
68.5 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside off, off cutter,
gets forward defending, inside half of the bat down the pitch
68.6 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, line and length, forward
defending
End of over 69 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 226/5
L Klusener 9-0-33-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 85* (172b 11x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 20* (36b 3x4)
69.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted at the leg stump, looks to
work it to the on side, near leading edge to the on side
69.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive down the
pitch
69.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the off, forward, stroking
the drive to cover, was in the air for quite a way to the fielder
69.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, forward all defensive
69.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, and again, flighted on the spot, well
forward defends
69.6 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, tossed right up outside the off,
strokes the drive square to the cover sweeper
End of over 70 (1 run) Sri Lanka 227/5
N Boje 21-3-54-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 86* (178b 11x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 20* (36b 3x4)
70.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, just outside off, gets forward and
across, defends to the off
70.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, bit straight, comes
forward and drives towards mid on
70.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, forward and
stroked towards mid off
70.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, angled in full from wide of the
crease, dug out towards mid wicket
70.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, FOUR, full, on the leg stump, SHOT,
straight drive, gets past the stumps this time and inside mid on,
into the 90's
70.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, angled in from wide of the crease,
gets half forward, into the pad, half an appeal is turned down,
going down the leg
End of over 71 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 231/5
L Klusener 10-0-37-0 - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 20* (36b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 90* (184b 12x4 1x6)
ground crew still ready with the covers
71.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish as he shuffles down the
pitch, stroked to mid off
71.2 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, big stride in for the short man,
defends to the off
71.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, held back slightly, just on off,
slight turn away, defends to the off
71.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, leg stump line, on the back foot,
dabs behind square leg
71.5 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, bit short, gets back and
worked with the wrists to backward square leg
71.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, quicker ball, on line, forward,
defends
End of over 72 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 233/5
N Boje 22-3-56-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 91* (185b 12x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 21* (41b 3x4)
72.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, just short of a
length, gets back and chops the late cut to 3rd man
72.2 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, two runs, too straight, full, clipped to
deep mid wicket, deep square leg gets around just in time
72.3 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, straight again, better length
has him stroking to mid on
72.4 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, drives firmly
straight at the packed cover field
72.5 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, SHOT, too full, slight width,
cover drive races across the grass
50 prtnership coming up with that drive
72.6 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, stroked into the covers
End of over 73 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 240/5
L Klusener 11-0-44-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 92* (186b 12x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 27* (46b 4x4)
73.1 Boje to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, cuts well behind
square, Ntini great fielding making a diving stop
73.2 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, short ball, forward then back, lofted
one bounce over mid wicket
73.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up, gets forward, defends
73.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, drawn forward again, defends to the
off
73.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, shuffles forward, defends to the off
73.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the legs, gets forward, no
chances now, dabs to the on side
End of over 74 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 246/5
N Boje 23-3-62-1 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 27* (46b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 98* (192b 13x4 1x6)
Rudolph gets back into the defence, I mean attack
74.1 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, good start, on the leg, turns
away into the defensive bat
74.2 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, left alone outside off, slight
leg spin away from the right hander
74.3 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside off, gets forward,
defends to the off
74.4 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, on length, has him
stretching and defends to the off
74.5 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, flighted up, shuffles down,
stroked to mid on
74.6 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, short long hop, gets away with
it, pulled straight to Pollock at mid wicket
End of over 75 (maiden) Sri Lanka 246/5
JA Rudolph 2-1-5-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 98* (192b 13x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 27* (52b 4x4)
Rain still hanging about, but has not fallen yet
lots of eyes pointing to the heavens from both change rooms
Kallis replaces Boje
75.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets wel across,
pushed behind square for an easy run
75.2 Kallis to Kaluwitharana, one run, outside off, forward, soft hands
towards the vacant gully area, Boucher has to fetch
75.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, field comes in for the one, on line,
defends to cover point
75.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, almost standing up
in the crease as he defends down the pitch
75.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, opens the
faces, runs it to 3rd man for his 12th Test 100
Excellent innings, worked hard at it, patient, and now is very
happy
75.6 Kallis to Kaluwitharana, no run, defends to the off
End of over 76 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 249/5
JH Kallis 10-3-28-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 100* (196b 13x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (54b 4x4)
76.1 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, full, left alone,
sharp turn
76.2 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, full outside off, firmly driven to
cover
76.3 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, half back, cuts
straight at point
76.4 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, quicker arm ball at the toes, dug
out to the off
76.5 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, bit short, cuts to
deep backward point
76.6 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, well forward, defends from line
and length
End of over 77 (1 run) Sri Lanka 250/5
JA Rudolph 3-1-6-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 101* (201b 13x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (55b 4x4)
77.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
77.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, full, another great cover
drive
77.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
77.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
77.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, comes back, gets the
bat down just in time, onto the pad, rolls away to the on side
77.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, forward on the off, defends to the
off
End of over 78 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 254/5
JH Kallis 11-3-32-0 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 28* (55b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 105* (207b 14x4 1x6)
78.1 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run
78.2 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run
78.3 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, just on the off, slight turn,
defends standing up to the off
78.4 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, flighted right up, drives firmly,
van Jaarsveld dives and saves four
78.5 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, this time Pollock at mid wicket
saves runs
78.6 Rudolph to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 79 (maiden) Sri Lanka 254/5
JA Rudolph 4-2-6-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 105* (207b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (61b 4x4)
79.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
79.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, drives firmly into the
covers
79.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, on the front foot,
all defensive
79.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, short, outside off, goes under it by
bending the knees
79.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, too straight, back of a length,
gets back and nudges it to long leg
79.6 Kallis to Kaluwitharana, one run, too straight again, gets back,
nudges to sqaure leg
End of over 80 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 256/5
JH Kallis 12-3-34-0 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 29* (62b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 106* (212b 14x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
New ball is available but has not been taken
Boje to start
80.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, pushed to the on side
80.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, defends from the front foot
80.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, forward, nudges to the on side
80.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, defends to the off
80.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, full, stroked to the off
80.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, full, clipped back at Boje
End of over 81 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 258/5
N Boje 24-3-64-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 107* (214b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 30* (66b 4x4)
81.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, half forward,
stroked into the covers
81.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back of a length,
chops the cut to wide 3rd man, Hayward in quick to stop the second
81.3 Kallis to Kaluwitharana, one run, full, leg side, flicked off the
toes to deep backward square leg
81.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, all defensive to the off from line
and length
81.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, full, leg stump, flicked to long
leg
81.6 Kallis to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside off, back and cuts, bottom
edge does not carry to Boucher
End of over 82 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 261/5
JH Kallis 13-3-37-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 109* (218b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 31* (68b 4x4)
New ball is now to be taken
2 slips in
82.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets half forward
and plays back down the pitch
82.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, on line, just short of a length,
gets back defends downthe pitch
82.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, slight movement off the
edge, gets half forward and stroked into the covers
82.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, short, cuts late, in
the air, no gully, 3rd man covers it
82.5 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish, slight away swing,
drives well to point
2nd slip no shifted across to gully
82.6 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish at the legs, forward and
clipped to mid on
End of over 83 (1 run) Sri Lanka 262/5
SM Pollock 12-3-21-3 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 110* (222b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 31* (70b 4x4)
Ntini to share the new ball
83.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, angled into the legs, flicks, takes
it on the leading pad, going down
83.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, tracks back a long way,
just shaves the off stump as he leaves, Boucher cant believe it
missed
83.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, bye: FOUR, leg side, flicks, ball tracks away
even more, no chance of Boucher getting across to it
83.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, bit wide, drives, beaten
83.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, fullish angled in from wide, gets
forward and stroked back down the pitch, Ntini gets a foot to it
83.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, angled in, gets back and flicked
towards long leg
End of over 84 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 267/5
M Ntini 10-0-33-0 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 111* (228b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 31* (70b 4x4)
84.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, starts on line, away swing, left
alone, and a crow comes flying past between the ball and Boucher,
smiles all round
84.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, forward,
defends
84.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, short of length, on line, gets back
and defends to the off
84.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, away swing, gets
forward, pushes at it, then pulls the bat away, but did have a
nibble
84.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, forward, solid defence
84.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, defends to the off
End of over 85 (maiden) Sri Lanka 267/5
SM Pollock 13-4-21-3 (2nb) - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 31* (70b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 111* (234b 14x4 1x6)
85.1 Ntini to Kaluwitharana, no run, full, angled in, strikes Kalu on
the toe, big appeal from Ntini, but was going down leg
Shoe is off, pad is off, having a good look, but all seems well
85.2 Ntini to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside off, back of a length,
gets forward in the crease defending
85.3 Ntini to Kaluwitharana, one run, angled into the legs, full, leans
across and clips neatly to deep forward square leg
85.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, back of a length, angled
in, gets back, gets the hands well above the height and defends to
ground
85.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, short, goes under it
85.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, just short of length, angled in from
outside off, well in line, defends to the off
End of over 86 (1 run) Sri Lanka 268/5
M Ntini 11-0-34-0 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 32* (73b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 111* (237b 14x4 1x6)
4 overs of overtime to come now
86.1 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, left alone outside off, leaving
him and not tempted
86.2 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, one run, outside off, on length, gets
forward, opens the face, runs it to 3rd man
86.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
86.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, gets forward
stroked gently back down the pitch
86.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, angled into the legs, on length,
gets half forward and pushed down the pitch
86.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, fullish at the legs, gets half
forward, pushed ahead of mid on, fumbles brings them safely home,
was always going to be a easy run
End of over 87 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 270/5
SM Pollock 14-4-23-3 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 112* (241b 14x4 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 33* (75b 4x4)
87.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, shortish outside off, back on the
cut, follows him a bit, cramps him up, ends up dabbing to point
87.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR, fine shot, full, on the toes, flick of
the wrist, races away to mid wicket
87.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, follows up with a beauty, starts
outside off, tracks back, pushes at it, beaten all ends up as it
also clears the middle stump
87.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot, contact out the
middle this time as he punches to point
87.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, bit wide, cuts into the
ground and to point
87.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, left alone, outside off, again tracks
back on the angle, but bit too wide this time
End of over 88 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 274/5
M Ntini 12-0-38-0 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 33* (75b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 116* (247b 15x4 1x6)
88.1 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward
and stroked to point
88.2 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, very full, swings back to the
off, gets forward and dug out, inside half of the bat, towards mid
on
88.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, OUT: on line, leg cutter, pitched middle,
cuts back as he plays across the line, knocks back the off
Sri Lanka 274/6, Partnership of 85
RS Kaluwitharana b Pollock 33 (78b 4x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 116* (247b 15x4 1x6) SM Pollock 14.3-4-23-4 (2nb)
88.4 Pollock to Chandana, one run, leg stump line, flicked off the toes
to square leg fielding well, but Klusener off balance as he tries
to return
88.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
88.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 89 (1 run) Sri Lanka 275/6
SM Pollock 15-4-24-4 (2nb) - City End
UDU Chandana 1* (1b) DPMD Jayawardene 116* (249b 15x4 1x6)
Ntini to bowl the final over of the day
short leg and leg gully in for this over
89.1 Ntini to Chandana, no run, gets the short one to start with, gets
down very low to let that get over his head
89.2 Ntini to Chandana, no run, gets well back and into line as the ball
comes in to him from short of a length, defends to the off
89.3 Ntini to Chandana, no run, short, chest high as he gets back and
plays very well to ground and the short leg
89.4 Ntini to Chandana, FOUR, full, leg stump line, flicks off the toes,
ohhh, nearly takes the short legs head off, goes away to deep
forward square leg
89.5 Ntini to Chandana, no run, left alone outside off, pitched short,
tracked back, Boucher has to go a long way down the leg side
89.6 Ntini to Chandana, OUT: last ball of the day, gets on the back
foot, ball is too full, cuts back into the off stump
Sri Lanka 279/7, Partnership of 5
UDU Chandana b Ntini 5 (7b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 90 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 279/7
M Ntini 13-0-42-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 116* (249b 15x4 1x6)
Last ball of the day and a wicket must lift the South African
spirits a bit, but the day belongs to Jayawardene, a chanceless
classy 100
South Africans defensive most of the day, with Pollock, the best
bowler on show, only bowling 15 overs in the day
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Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Good morning from to all for the start of day 2 of the 1st Test
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of your suggestions, some however are just not practical
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Ok back to the game ...
A massive storm hit Galle overnight
The wind strong enough to blow the covers and the tyres holding
them down off the pitch
The ground crew has done a great job and we should start on time
Buildings in town have had tiles and roofs blown off and even some
of the stands at the ground has had its structures damaged
The pitch still looks remarkedly good and might even be at its best
for batting today
The cracks that were present yesterday have not opened much and the
surface still looks hard and solid, even though we did see the odd
ball going through it ate yesterday
The sun has popped out and the skies generally clear
News from the dressing room is that Smith has a virus and has not
taken the field, Boucher will captain in his absence
He has not slept at all during the night and has been advised to
stay horizontal
Pollock to start
90.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward,
defends to the off
90.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
90.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, bit wide, gets forward
and leaves as that tracks away sharply off the pitch
90.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, leg stump line, gets half forward
in the crease and gently works it with the wrists to long leg
90.5 Pollock to Vaas, no run, left alone outside off
90.6 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length, gets well forward and
defends to the off
End of over 91 (1 run) Sri Lanka 280/7
SM Pollock 16-4-25-4 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 117* (253b 15x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b)
Ntini from the Fort End
91.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, on the back, just outside off, gets
behind the line well as it comes into him, pushed to cover point
91.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, short of length, gets back, punched
to point
91.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, no movement
there
91.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, fuller ball, gets forward, stroked on
the drive to the off, point does not gather cleanly, run not taken
91.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, defends to the off
91.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, on the back foot as it angles in from
short of length back at the right hander, defends to the off
End of over 92 (maiden) Sri Lanka 280/7
M Ntini 14-1-42-1 - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b) DPMD Jayawardene 117* (259b 15x4 1x6)
lots of water around the ground from the heavy rain and the crows
loving it, having there morning bath
92.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length, just on the off of the
left hander, defends to the off
92.2 Pollock to Vaas, no run, short outside off, gets back and pulls,
bit late, drags it to mid wicket
92.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, left alone outside off as he pushes it
across the left hander
92.4 Pollock to Vaas, one run, outside off, on the drive, ball comes
back at him off the pitch, inside edge to the leg side, Boucher
going across gets a glove to the bounching ball, can not control
it, quick run taken
92.5 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward and
stroked to the off
92.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, leg stump line, gets well forward
and a wristy flick takes it towards long leg
End of over 93 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 282/7
SM Pollock 17-4-27-4 (2nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 118* (261b 15x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 1* (6b)
93.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets back, outside half
of the bat, runs between slip and gully to the 3rd man
93.2 Ntini to Vaas, no run, shortish outside off, gets back and pulls to
mid wicket, possitive start for Vaas, showing his intent
93.3 Ntini to Vaas, no run, leg stump line, gets back and defensive push
to the on side
93.4 Ntini to Vaas, no run, left alone, fuller ball, angled across him
93.5 Ntini to Vaas, one run, fuller ball, leg stump line, gets half back
and worked off the hips to the fine leg
93.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, slight inswing on
the angle, gets well forward defending
End of over 94 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 284/7
M Ntini 15-1-44-1 - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (10b) DPMD Jayawardene 119* (263b 15x4 1x6)
94.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, leg stump line, shuffles a bit into the
stumps, dabs away to mid wicket
94.2 Pollock to Vaas, (noball) no run, oversteps, on the legs again,
slight shuffle into the stumps, turned to forward square leg
94.2 Pollock to Vaas, no run, outside off, straightens off the pitch,
good leave
94.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, gets one on line, again steps across the
stumps, candidate for lbw, dabs to square leg
94.4 Pollock to Vaas, FOUR, half volley outside off, fine cover drive,
playing firmly through the line, wide of extra cover
94.5 Pollock to Vaas, FOUR, on the back foot, just a tad short, BANG,
slashes the cut forward of point, another good shot
94.6 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length is defended to the off
End of over 95 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 293/7
SM Pollock 18-4-36-4 (3nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 119* (263b 15x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 10* (17b 2x4)
95.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, angled in from short of
length, gets back cutting, cramped up, bottom edge into the ground
and bounces over the slip Pollock
95.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, fuller ball on the off, stroked to
the covers
95.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, fuller ball on the off, stroked to
the covers
95.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, full again, gets forward and stroked
firmly into the covers
95.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR, just too short, gets back and puts it
away from the back foot, pulling to mid wicket
300 comes up
95.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, better line and length, gets forward
defending
End of over 96 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 301/7
M Ntini 16-1-52-1 - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 10* (17b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 127* (269b 17x4 1x6)
96.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, left alone outside off
96.2 Pollock to Vaas, FOUR, outside off, too full, drives square and
again well driven to cover point rope
96.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, defends back down the pitch from line and
length
96.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run, fullish, on line, forward and stroked on
the drive to the off
96.5 Pollock to Vaas, one run, leg stump ball, gets forward and gently
stroked to the on side, wide of mid wicket for mid on to get
around
96.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 97 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 306/7
SM Pollock 19-4-41-4 (3nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 15* (22b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 127* (270b 17x4 1x6)
Quick recovery for Smith as he appears on the boundary calling
Peterson off
That makes him absent from the field of 30 minutes
Boje replaces Ntini
97.1 Boje to Vaas, legbye: one run, outside off, forward, turns into the
pad, quick run taken to the off field
97.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the legs, forward
defending to the on side
97.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, down the pitch, looking to go over mid
off, scoops it up, Pollock dives forward, falls short
97.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, defends to the off
97.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, forward, runs it off the face to gully
97.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, sharp turn from outside the off,
pushes at it, but turn takes it well past the bat
End of over 98 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 307/7
N Boje 25-4-64-1 - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 15* (23b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 127* (275b 17x4 1x6)
double change as Kallis is brought on
98.1 Kallis to Vaas, one run, fullish on the legs, gets half forward and
dabs behind the forward square leg
98.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, drives firmly and
square, can not beat point
98.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, gets forward and
stroked to the off from the front foot
98.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off, swing there,
but started too wide
98.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, width and length, gets
forward an slaps that square of the wicket, races over the
outfield
Sweeper posted
98.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, better length and line, stroked into
the covers
End of over 99 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 312/7
JH Kallis 14-3-42-0 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 16* (24b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 131* (280b 18x4 1x6)
99.1 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, pads it to the on side
99.2 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted up outside off, drives to mid off
99.3 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, defends to the off
99.4 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted right up, on line, drives, not timed
to Boje
99.5 Boje to Vaas, FOUR, outside off, back to the shorter ball, cuts
late and beats gully
99.6 Boje to Vaas, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over and inside mid off,
good shot
End of over 100 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 320/7
N Boje 26-4-72-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 131* (280b 18x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 24* (30b 5x4)
100.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets forward and
defends down the pitch
100.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on line, gets half forward
and defends to the off
100.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit full, drives
cleanly past cover, Dippenaar sweeping dives a long way to cut the
four off
100.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets forward and dabs
the cut to 3rd man
100.5 Kallis to Vaas, one run, fullish, in swing to the left hander, gets
forward and worked off the legs to fine leg
100.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, another easy run as he gets forward
and opens the face running it to 3rd man
End of over 101 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 325/7
JH Kallis 15-3-47-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 135* (285b 18x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 25* (31b 5x4)
An adjustment is to be made, ball 97.1 was not a leg bye but a run
to Vaas
Match State: Drinks
101.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, flighted up on the off, gets forward
and stroked to the square sweeper on the cover boundary
101.2 Boje to Vaas, one run, on the back foot, waits, plays late working
it to long leg
101.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up on line and length,
defends to the off
101.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, flighted, gets into
position to cut, holds the shot back and leaves
101.5 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, pushed well forward, gently runs it
into and wide of the cover
101.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted on the line, gets forward and pads
it away turning down the leg side
End of over 102 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 328/7
N Boje 27-4-76-1 - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 137* (289b 18x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 27* (33b 5x4)
102.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, opens the
face and runs it to 3rd man for a very good 50 partnership
102.2 Kallis to Vaas, no run, forward, turned off the pad to square leg
102.3 Kallis to Vaas, no run, wide outside off, slashes the cut at it, no
contact
102.4 Kallis to Vaas, no run, outside off, gets well forward defensive
push into the covers
102.5 Kallis to Vaas, no run, forward, defends to the off
102.6 Kallis to Vaas, FOUR, SHOT, wide outside off, full, gets forward,
stretches for it, but great timing takes it flying forward of
point
End of over 103 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 333/7
JH Kallis 16-3-52-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 138* (290b 18x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 31* (38b 6x4)
333 gets Sheperd doing his little foot movements, hop skip and jump
103.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, stroked into the covers
103.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up, gets well forward,
stroked to covers
103.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, fullish at the legs, clipped to mid
wicket
103.4 Boje to Jayawardene, wide: one run, on line, bit short, a ripper,
turns away past Boucher and Pollock at slip, called wide
103.4 Boje to Vaas, no run, and again, pitched on line, bit short, tries
to pad it away, spins past the pad and Boucher, no shot, dead ball
called
103.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, nudges behind square on the on
side
103.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, gets the pad to the pitch and
pads it away
End of over 104 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 335/7
N Boje 28-4-78-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 138* (293b 18x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 31* (41b 6x4)
2 big turners in that over must have Murali rubbing his hands
Klusener gets a turn on day 2
104.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, FOUR, easy pickings continues, outside
off, gets back, cuts late, no slip, runs away fine
104.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit short, chops
behind square, gully chases
104.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, fuller, gets
forward, soft hands behind square on the off, easy quick run
104.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, outside off, gets forward, standing up
pushed to point
104.5 Klusener to Vaas, one run, outside off, on the drive, in the air
but safely to the cover sweeper just forward of square
104.6 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, forward, clipped off the feet
towards mid on, quick run taken again, excellent cricket from Sri
Lanka
End of over 105 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 344/7
L Klusener 12-0-53-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 146* (297b 19x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 32* (43b 6x4)
105.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, slightly flighted up,
gets forward defending
105.2 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, width given outside off, gently
driven to the square sweeper
105.3 Boje to Vaas, no run, gets well forward and across outside off, all
defensive
105.4 Boje to Vaas, no run, quicker ball, flat and straight, forward and
stroked to Boje
105.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, ripper across the front pad, bit short,
Boucher takes down the leg
105.6 Boje to Vaas, one run, outside off, quicker ball, gets forward and
bat pads to the off side, good running
End of over 106 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 346/7
N Boje 29-4-80-1 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 33* (47b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 147* (299b 19x4 1x6)
106.1 Klusener to Vaas, one run, outside off, on length, gets forward and
plays into the gap at cover
106.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fuller ball, on line, gets forward
and carefully dabs away to the on side
106.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, on the legs, gets back and worked
to backward square leg
106.4 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on line, plays slightly
across the line, but the slowness of the pitch allows him to work
it to the on side
106.5 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the legs, dabs wide of
mid wicket
106.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, defensive push to the off from the front
foot
End of over 107 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 348/7
L Klusener 13-0-55-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 148* (303b 19x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 34* (49b 6x4)
107.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the legs, gently stroked
from the front foot to mid on
107.2 Boje to Vaas, no run, on the back foot, lets it turn across the
pads to Boucher down the leg
107.3 Boje to Vaas, one run, gets back, waits for the turn, worked to
long leg for the 350
107.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, defends to the off
107.5 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the off, stroked to mid
off, quick run for his 150, second time he has done it against
South Africa
107.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, defends to the off
End of over 108 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 351/7
N Boje 30-4-83-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 150* (306b 19x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 35* (52b 6x4)
108.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
108.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
108.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, clipped off the toes to the on
side, easy walked single
108.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward, on length, defends to the
off
108.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
punched back down the pitch
108.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, fullish on the off, drives firmly, can
not beat the cover
End of over 109 (1 run) Sri Lanka 352/7
L Klusener 14-0-56-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 151* (309b 19x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 35* (55b 6x4)
Smith also left the field again during the over, suffering from a
virus
109.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive from
length and line
109.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward and
carefully stroked to short cover
109.3 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over the bowlers
head, mid on up, has to fetch
109.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off turning away
from the bat
109.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, left alone
109.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flat and quicker at the legs, gets
forward and defends down the pitch
End of over 110 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 356/7
N Boje 31-4-87-1 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 35* (55b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 155* (315b 20x4 1x6)
110.1 Klusener to Vaas, one run, outside off, gets forward and nudges
square and ahead of point, sweeper in to clean up
110.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, on line and length, gets forward
defending to the off
110.3 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, just short of length, too
straight, nudges wide of mid wicket
110.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, fuller ball, on the off, gets forward and
stroked to the off
110.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, line and length, gets half forward and
stroked back to Klusener
110.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, outside off, gets forward and firmly
defended to cover point
End of over 111 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 358/7
L Klusener 15-0-58-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 156* (317b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 36* (59b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
Hayward to see what he can do
111.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, starts well just on the off, on
length, gets forward and pushed to the off
111.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit short, gets back
and cuts forward of 3rd man, Klusener has a bit to do and does it
well
111.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, defends to the off
111.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, fullish, gets forward
and strokes the drive to the deep cover
111.5 Hayward to Vaas, one run, on the back foot, punched wide of the
cover, easy run as Hayward looses his footing ends up on his
stomache, as a fast bowler maybe one should stay down and out
111.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, outside off, driven well
but also fielded well at point
End of over 112 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 362/7
M Hayward 11-0-61-1 (1nb) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 37* (60b 6x4) DPMD Jayawardene 159* (322b 20x4 1x6)
A godless task for the pace bowlers, no swing, no pace, and two
batsmen playing with ease
112.1 Klusener to Vaas, no run, fullish on the off, pushed to cover
112.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run, shorter ball, on line, worked to the on
side from the crease
112.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward, all defensive
112.4 Klusener to Vaas, FOUR, outside off, short, leans back and punched
to point, spin takes it past a diving fielder
112.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, on the back foot, punched back to
Klusener
112.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, quicker ball, gets forward defends from
line to the off
End of over 113 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 366/7
L Klusener 16-0-62-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 159* (322b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 41* (66b 7x4)
Klusener bowling a lot slower today, just throwing down some off
and leg cutters
113.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, and into line,
defends down the pitch
113.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, attempted yorker, gets the bat down
and dug out to the off
113.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, fullish, as Hayward
goes down again, defends to the off
113.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, back of length, on the off, gets
half forward pushing to the off
113.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, fullish, firmly
stroked to cover, Kallis fumbles, run taken
113.6 Hayward to Vaas, no run, just on the off, gets half forward,
stroked to the off
End of over 114 (1 run) Sri Lanka 367/7
M Hayward 12-0-62-1 (1nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 160* (327b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 41* (67b 7x4)
114.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, stroked to Klusener
114.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets a bit of lift,
but Mahela must be seeing it like a medicine ball, dabs away to
the sweeper
114.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, forward, standing up in the crease,
pushed to the off
114.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward outside off, defends towards
cover
114.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, line and length, gets well forward,
defends towards the off
114.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, line and length again, forward, stroked
to the off
End of over 115 (1 run) Sri Lanka 368/7
L Klusener 17-0-63-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 161* (329b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 41* (71b 7x4)
115.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, just back of a
length, gets back and runs it neatly towards 3rd man
115.2 Hayward to Vaas, no run, good line and length, Hayward bowling well
within himself, defended to the off
115.3 Hayward to Vaas, no run, line and length, 86 mph, defends to the
off
115.4 Hayward to Vaas, no run, back of a length, Hayward hits the deck
again, must be tripping on the line of the crease, punched to the
off, cover cleans up
115.5 Hayward to Vaas, no run, leg stump line, half back, worked towards
square leg
115.6 Hayward to Vaas, two runs, short, gets back and hooks well, rolling
the wrists, two men back, backward square leg round to cut it off
End of over 116 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 371/7
M Hayward 13-0-65-1 (1nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 162* (330b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 43* (76b 7x4)
116.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on line, half forward,
clipped towards mid on, quick run as Hayward is slow off the mark
116.2 Klusener to Vaas, FOUR, fullish, angled in from round the wicket,
bit of a hoik, lofted to deep mid wicket
Mahela down the pitch to have a word with Vaas, must be telling him
to calm down
116.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, outside off, pushed to cover
116.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, fuller ball, has a full drive away from
the body, inside edge, into the pad of Boucher
116.5 Klusener to Vaas, bye: FOUR, on line, turns away sharply, beats the
bat on the drive, beats Boucher, goes away, that went right
through the pitch
100 partnership
116.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run
End of over 117 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 380/7
L Klusener 18-0-68-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 163* (331b 20x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 47* (81b 8x4)
117.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, just on length, gets
half forward, nips away, edges, soft hands, runs along the turf,
no slip
117.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive as he
gets across to the line
117.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, full on the off, forward and
stroked firmly at cover who picks up cleanly
117.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, (noball) no run, attempted yorker as he
oversteps, dug out to the on side, and Hayward hits the deck
again, spikes are either too short or too long, front foot not
gripping to well
117.4 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length defended to the off
117.5 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, back of length,
gets half forward, open face to point
117.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, on length, gets
forward and gently stroked ahead of point, sweeper has to race in
End of over 118 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 386/7
M Hayward 14-0-71-1 (2nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 168* (338b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 47* (81b 8x4)
118.1 Klusener to Jayawardene, no run
118.2 Klusener to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, runs it to
3rd man
118.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, defends to the off
118.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward, defends to the off
118.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward all defensive to the off
118.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, well forward, defends to the off and
lunch
End of over 119 (1 run) Sri Lanka 387/7
L Klusener 19-0-69-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 169* (340b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 47* (85b 8x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Great morning for Sri Lanka and especially Vaas, been aggressive
and a perfect partner for Mahela
A massive struggle for South Africa who dont look like taking the
8th wicket, maybe start working for the run out, that may be their
only hope
One thing is sure, Murali and Chanada are going to have a feast
We will be back in 35 minutes
Welcome back from Wisden-Cricinfo as the players return for the 2nd
session
Boje to start the afternoon session
119.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, bit short, gently cuts
behind square for the sweper to clean up
119.2 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted on the off, well forward all
defensive
119.3 Boje to Vaas, no run, bit short outside off, gets back, makes room
to leg, punched straight at cover
119.4 Boje to Vaas, no run, straighter ball, back, waits for the turn and
dabs to the on side
119.5 Boje to Vaas, one run, fullish on the off, gets forward and stroked
towards and wide of mid off
119.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, held back a bit, tossed up, gently and
carefully defended to the off from the front foot
End of over 120 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 389/7
N Boje 32-4-89-1 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 48* (89b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 170* (342b 21x4 1x6)
Pollock at last comes back on for South Africa
Being used very little, news is that they are not sure he is 100%
fit
120.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length, defended to the off from
the front foot
120.2 Pollock to Vaas, no run, just outside off, slight movement back at
the left hander, defends down the off side of the pitch
120.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, just on the off, gets forward and gently
stroked to the off
120.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run, on line and length, gets well forward,
defends stretching a bit, to the off
120.5 Pollock to Vaas, no run, forward, defends to the off, that ball
just over 119 kph
120.6 Pollock to Vaas, no run, outside off, goes away off the pitch and a
ball beats the bat as he drives inside the line, that ball 116 kph
End of over 121 (maiden) Sri Lanka 389/7
SM Pollock 20-5-41-4 (3nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 170* (342b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 48* (95b 8x4)
121.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets well forward, soft
hands to the off, easy quick run
121.2 Boje to Vaas, one run, outside off, makes room to the leg side,
cuts the shortish ball to the deep gully
121.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, floated up, dabs into
the gap at cover point, another easy run
121.4 Boje to Vaas, one run, outside off, back of length, sharp turn
back, made room to cut, ends up dabbing to the off and gets
through for his 50
Well batted Chaminda Vaas, excellent supporting innings and gets 50
as reward
121.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, defends to the off from the front foot
121.6 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, leg side ball, forward, worked to the
on side, easy run to mid wicket
End of over 122 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 394/7
N Boje 33-4-94-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 173* (346b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 50* (97b 8x4)
122.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, gets forward to a straight one,
cuts back a bit, inside edge into the pad towards square leg
122.2 Pollock to Vaas, one run, outside off, just short, dabs into the
gap at cover point, Peterson in, left handed, but can not pick up
cleanly
122.3 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to the
off
122.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, (noball) no run, oversteps, angled into the
legs, stroked to the on side
This is now a record 8th wicket partnership for Sri Lanka vs South
Africa
122.4 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back, dabs the late
cut to 3rd man
122.5 Pollock to Vaas, no run, round the wicket, fullish, gets forward
and stroked square on the off, Peterson this time collects
cleanly, saves the run
122.6 Pollock to Vaas, no run, well forward, defends from line and length
End of over 123 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 398/7
SM Pollock 21-5-45-4 (4nb) - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 175* (350b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 51* (100b 8x4)
123.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward
defends to the off
123.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, held back a bit, flighted, gets
forward, has to wait as he pushes to the off
123.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, bit short, back and chops towards 3rd
man
123.4 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, stretching outside the off,
pushed to mid off area
123.5 Boje to Vaas, two runs, outside off, beaten in the flight as he
drives, inside edge, just squirst past the leg stump, as the 400
comes up
123.6 Boje to Vaas, no run
End of over 124 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 401/7
N Boje 34-4-97-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 176* (353b 21x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 53* (103b 8x4)
124.1 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run
124.2 Pollock to Jayawardene, one run, fullish at the legs, gets half
forward, tries to clip to the on side, inside edge to fine leg
124.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, gets forward on the off, defends down the
pitch
124.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run, still round to the left hander, angled in,
into the pads, but going down the leg
124.5 Pollock to Vaas, one run, fullish at the legs again, gets well into
line this time, pushed out wide of mid on
124.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, back of a length,
defends to the off
End of over 125 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 403/7
SM Pollock 22-5-47-4 (4nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 54* (106b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 177* (356b 21x4 1x6)
125.1 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted up, outside off, gets forward, turns
into the pad and to the on side
125.2 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, from length pushed to the off
125.3 Boje to Vaas, no run, on line, bit short, back, played to Boje
125.4 Boje to Vaas, one run, outside off, bit short, gets back and dabs
behind square on the off, easy walked run
125.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted well up, gets forward and
nudges gently to point
125.6 Boje to Jayawardene, SIX, flighted up on the legs, he has had
enough of dabbing, slog sweep sails over mid wicket, good shot out
of the middle of the bat, Boje's head drops, takes his cap and
heads off into the field
End of over 126 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 410/7
N Boje 35-4-104-1 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 55* (110b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 183* (358b 21x4 2x6)
126.1 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length from round the wicket,
defends to the off
126.2 Pollock to Vaas, no run, fuller ball on the off, gets forward,
gently stroked into the covers
126.3 Pollock to Vaas, no run, gets well forward outside off, played with
ease to the off
126.4 Pollock to Vaas, no run, line and length, gets forward defends down
the pitch to Pollock
126.5 Pollock to Vaas, one run, yorker, outside off, gets bat down on it,
outside half almost a thick edge down to 3rd man
126.6 Pollock to Jayawardene, no run, just back of a length, such an easy
paced pitch that he just stands up in the crease and defends to
the off
End of over 127 (1 run) Sri Lanka 411/7
SM Pollock 23-5-48-4 (4nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 56* (115b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 183* (359b 21x4 2x6)
127.1 Boje to Vaas, one run, on the back foot, plays with the wrists as
he works it with the turn towards long leg
127.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward, all defensive from the
off
127.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted right up, forward, firmly
played to the short cover
127.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, flighted again, given a lot of air,
gets forward and stroked to the sweeper on the cover rope
Boje and Boucher, stand in captain for Smith, having a long chat
now
127.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted on the legs, gets forward, turned to
square leg
127.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted outside off, stroked into the covers
End of over 128 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 413/7
N Boje 36-4-106-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 184* (362b 21x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 57* (118b 8x4)
Smith has left the ground and has gone back to the hotel suffering
from a virus
Which means South Africa will have a new opening pair when the
eventually get to bat
Ntini back on
128.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, full, just on the off, gets forward
and stroked to extra cover
128.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, just on the off, gets forward
defensive push to cover
128.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, fullish, angled in, gets forward and
stroked to the short cover
128.4 Ntini to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, forward on the drive,
edges, no slips, would have carried to a 2nd slip, beats the 3rd
man
128.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, up to the bat, on the off, gets
forward and gently stroked to cover
128.6 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, full again, on the legs, gets forward
and stroked towards mid on
End of over 129 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 417/7
M Ntini 17-1-56-1 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 57* (118b 8x4) DPMD Jayawardene 188* (368b 22x4 2x6)
Match State: Drinks
129.1 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted up on the off, gently forward and
defends
129.2 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted up on the off, on the drive, turns
into the pad, nearly got through the gap
129.3 Boje to Vaas, three runs, outside off, bit short, gets back and
chops past vacant gully area, Klusener has to chase from deep
point
129.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the legs, gently played
wide and towards Hayward at mid on
129.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward, stroked
with the turn straight to mid on
129.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, outside off, gently forward, stroked to cover
End of over 130 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 421/7
N Boje 37-4-110-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 189* (369b 22x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 60* (123b 8x4)
Pollock now off the field as well, Puttick on as 13th man
Peterson already on for Smith
a slip brought in for Ntini now, too late the horse has bolted
130.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, stroked past
cover to the sweeper
130.2 Ntini to Vaas, no run, round the wicket, angled at the legs,
forward in the crease, dabs to the on side
130.3 Ntini to Vaas, no run, outside off, angled in, plays from the
crease nudging to the off
130.4 Ntini to Vaas, no run, angled in from round the wicket, gets
forward, plays a little in front of the pad, pushing to the on
side from the front foot
130.5 Ntini to Vaas, no run, this time defensive, plays behind the pad to
the on side
130.6 Ntini to Vaas, no run, on line, gets forward in the crease and
gently stroked to the off
End of over 131 (1 run) Sri Lanka 422/7
M Ntini 18-1-57-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 190* (370b 22x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 60* (128b 8x4)
Schools are out and a lot of school children coming into the
ground, all dressed in white, boys and girls
131.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, well forward on the sweep, off the
forearm, loops up to Boucher, appeals, and Harper says no, good
decision
131.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
131.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run
131.4 Boje to Vaas, FOUR, full toss outside off, given too much air,
driven neatly past cover
131.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, pads away to the off
131.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, well forward, pads away to the on side
End of over 132 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 427/7
N Boje 38-4-115-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 191* (373b 22x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 64* (131b 9x4)
132.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back of a length, gets
back and quite content to run it off the angled bat to 3rd man
Highest 8th wicket partnership for Sri Lanka in Test matches
132.2 Ntini to Vaas, no run, full on the legs, dabs to the on side
132.3 Ntini to Vaas, no run, just back of a length, on the legs, from
over the wicket, defends to the on side
132.4 Ntini to Vaas, one run, worked off the pads to fine leg for the 150
partnership
132.5 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, forward, again runs it
to 3rd man
132.6 Ntini to Vaas, no run, leg side line, flicks but too far down the
leg
End of over 133 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 430/7
M Ntini 19-1-60-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 193* (375b 22x4 2x6) WPUJC Vaas 65* (135b 9x4)
133.1 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, flighted on the leg stump, slog sweep
out the middle, well controlled, two bounces over the rope at mid
wicket
133.2 Boje to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, back, chops wide of 3rd
man, gets 2 for 199
133.3 Boje to Jayawardene, SIX, down the pitch, BRILLIANT, swings down
the line, lofted high and mighty, what a way to go to 200
133.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to the off
133.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, flighted up and pushed down the pitch
133.6 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, back, a little dab on
the cut takes it behind gully
End of over 134 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 443/7
N Boje 39-4-128-1 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 206* (381b 23x4 3x6) WPUJC Vaas 65* (135b 9x4)
134.1 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, played from the
front foot to the off
134.2 Ntini to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, forward defends to
the off
134.3 Ntini to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, half forward, runs it
to 3rd man, 444 on the board as Sheperd does his little hop skip
and jump
134.4 Ntini to Vaas, no run, defends from length to the off
134.5 Ntini to Vaas, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to the off
134.6 Ntini to Vaas, no run, round the wicket, angled in, defends down
the pitch
End of over 135 (1 run) Sri Lanka 444/7
M Ntini 20-1-61-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 207* (384b 23x4 3x6) WPUJC Vaas 65* (138b 9x4)
135.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, left arm round, floated up on the off,
defends to the off
135.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, left arm round, floated up on the off,
defends off the inside edge to the on side
135.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, bit short, back and
gently cuts forward of square for the cover sweeper to clean up
135.4 Boje to Vaas, FOUR, long hop on the off, pulls with the swings and
put awat forward of square leg
135.5 Boje to Vaas, no run, flighted right up on the off, stroked to the
mid off
135.6 Boje to Vaas, OUT: down the pitch, hits hard, Hayward at deep mid
off has to jump, gets a hand to it, palms it upwards and takes the
rebound, good catch, great innings, 5 short of his career best
Sri Lanka 449/8, Partnership of 170
WPUJC Vaas c Hayward b Boje 69 (141b 10x4 0x6)
End of over 136 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 449/8
N Boje 40-4-133-2 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 208* (387b 23x4 3x6)
Rudolph on with his leg spin
136.1 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, does turn into the
defensive bat
136.2 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, turns away, left alone
136.3 Rudolph to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, tad too short, chops
behind square, sweper has to get around as 450 come sup
136.4 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run
136.5 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the off, forward,
nudges to the gap at cover
136.6 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, full toss on the off, drives, into the
short point
End of over 137 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 452/8
JA Rudolph 5-2-9-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 211* (392b 23x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 0* (1b)
137.1 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, outside off, very wide, waits and cuts
firmly behind square, sweeper has no chance
137.2 Boje to Jayawardene, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over mid off,
good to watch this
137.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, flighted right up on the legs, dabs
to the on side, walks the run to mid wicket
137.4 Boje to Maharoof, no run, well forward, all defensive from the leg
stump
137.5 Boje to Maharoof, no run, on the off, well forward, all defensive
137.6 Boje to Maharoof, no run, flatter and quicker, gets well forward
and defends
End of over 138 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 461/8
N Boje 41-4-142-2 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 220* (394b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 0* (4b)
Match State: Drinks
138.1 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, flighted, drives
gently into the covers
138.2 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, left alone outside off, slight turn
away from the right hander
138.3 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, well forward, slight push at it, runs
off the outside half of the bat to gully
138.4 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, flighted on the off, strokes the drive
straight at cover
138.5 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, full on the off, stroked to mid off
138.6 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, shortish ball, on the back foot,
punched straight at cover
End of over 139 (1 run) Sri Lanka 462/8
JA Rudolph 6-2-10-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 221* (395b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 0* (9b)
139.1 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, gets a big stride in,
still content to defend the better balls
139.2 Boje to Jayawardene, two runs, down the pitch, drives forward of
the sweeper at cover, Ntini gets around, they come back for the
second, oh dear the throw is wide, Mahela gets back, would have
been close
139.3 Boje to Jayawardene, one run
139.4 Boje to Maharoof, no run, forward, defends to the off
139.5 Boje to Maharoof, one run, fullish on the legs, gets half forward,
pushed to vacant mid wicket
139.6 Boje to Jayawardene, two runs, down the pitch, makes room, inside
out, lofted wide of long off, soft outfield softens the bounce as
long off gets around to it
End of over 140 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 468/8
N Boje 42-4-148-2 (1w) - Fort End
MF Maharoof 1* (11b) DPMD Jayawardene 226* (399b 25x4 3x6)
140.1 Rudolph to Maharoof, one run, just on the off, pushed forward, goes
through the silly point to cover
140.2 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, full on the off, strokes the drive
past cover to the sweeper
140.3 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, on line, gets forward and defends to
the off
140.4 Rudolph to Maharoof, one run, on line, fullish, drives straight at
short cover, needless throw back at the stumps, direct hit
deflects for the overthrow
140.5 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, well forward on the off, defends to
cover
140.6 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, fullish on the legs, forward, dabs
to vacant mid wicket, walked single
End of over 141 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 472/8
JA Rudolph 7-2-14-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 228* (402b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 3* (14b)
Hayward comes on
lots of hold up now, messages coming out, field placings being
changed and then Hayward aborts his run up
141.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, two runs, outside off, bit short, chops the
cut late, 3rd man Ntini does well diving to save the 4
141.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, legbye: two runs, leg stump line, gets
inside it, attempted glance, off the pad runs away fine
141.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, three runs, slog sweep from the crease,
well struck, ball nearly plugs, dies in its pitch mark a few
metres from the rope
141.4 Hayward to Maharoof, no run, outside off, has a little nibble on
the back foot, ball beats the bat
141.5 Hayward to Maharoof, two runs, leg stump line, gets back, able to
work it square on the leg side
141.6 Hayward to Maharoof, no run, on the back foot, back of a length, on
leg, defends firmly to forward square leg
End of over 142 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 481/8
M Hayward 15-0-78-1 (2nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 233* (405b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 5* (17b)
142.1 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward
and stroked back to Rudolph
142.2 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, gets forward, playing it off the
pitch, open face to gully
142.3 Rudolph to Jayawardene, no run, outside off, gets on the front
foot, again late on the stroke to the off trying to play it off
the pitch
142.4 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, on the back foot, punched behind
square on the off, sweeper round
142.5 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, well forward, all defensive to the off
142.6 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, shorter ball, on line, gets back to
cut, bit cramped, dabs to the off
End of over 143 (1 run) Sri Lanka 482/8
JA Rudolph 8-2-15-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 234* (409b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 5* (19b)
143.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, outside off, gets back, chops the
cut to 3rd man, nearly takes a crow out feeding in the outfield
143.2 Hayward to Maharoof, no run
143.3 Hayward to Maharoof, no run, outside off, back into the stumps,
plays well away from the body back at Hayward
143.4 Hayward to Maharoof, no run, slower ball, slips again, comes out
hip high, not picked up, goes to Boucher
143.5 Hayward to Maharoof, one run, outside off, forward, stroked at
cover who is deepish, has to make a few metres to his right
143.6 Hayward to Jayawardene, one run, on the back foot, punched square
on the off, cover point has to make a few steps to his right this
time
End of over 144 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 485/8
M Hayward 16-0-81-1 (2nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 236* (411b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 6* (23b)
144.1 Rudolph to Jayawardene, one run, flighted up on the legs, gets
forward, nudges to mid wicket
144.2 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, leg stump ball, gets half forward,
dabs to the on side
144.3 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, fullish on the legs, drives back down
the pitch
144.4 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, forward outside off, stroked to the
off, short cover gathers
144.5 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
144.6 Rudolph to Maharoof, no run, all defensive on the front foot
End of over 145 (1 run) Sri Lanka 486/8
JA Rudolph 9-2-16-0 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 237* (412b 25x4 3x6) MF Maharoof 6* (28b)
145.1 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, line and length, gets half forward
in the crease, stroked to the off
145.2 Hayward to Jayawardene, no run, angled in from outside off, gets
forward and has to hurry the shot to the on side
145.3 Hayward to Jayawardene, OUT: gets one on line, bit short, gets back
to pull, stays low into the back pad, and given
Sri Lanka 486/9, Partnership of 37
DPMD Jayawardene lbw b Hayward 237 (415b 25x4 3x6)
MF Maharoof 6* (28b) M Hayward 16.3-0-81-2 (2nb)
What a great innings from Mahela, gets a standing ovation as he
leaves the field after 562 minutes at the crease
145.4 Hayward to Muralitharan, OUT: on line and length, swings across the
line, and at last the South Africans will get a rest
Sri Lanka 486/10, Partnership of 0
M Muralitharan b Hayward 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
MF Maharoof 6* (28b) M Hayward 16.4-0-81-3 (2nb)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Tea will be taken now during the change of the innings
Vaas to start to Dippenaar opening with van Jaarsveld
0.1 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, just on the off, back of length, gets
back at pushed to a very short cover
0.2 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on the front foot on the off, defends
towards the short cover
0.3 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, just on the off, gets forward, nudges to
the off
0.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, on the drive, beaten
0.5 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, just on the off, gets well forward and
stroked to mid off
0.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, one run, gets well forward to one just outside
off, stroked wide of mid off
End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 485 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-1-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 1* (6b) M van Jaarsveld 0* (0b)
1.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, swings away even more,
left alone
1.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, goes away again, 124
kph, left alone
1.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, better line, just outside off, holds
it line as the batsman leaves
1.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, hint of
outswing goes away
1.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, very wide, tries to go after it, bad
shot to chase there, Kalu takes low down
1.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot outside off, gets
across and punched to the off
End of over 2 (maiden) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 485 runs)
MF Maharoof 1-1-0-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (0b) HH Dippenaar 1* (12b)
2.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets forward, has a
waft at it, beaten
2.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the off, defends to the
off
2.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, standing up in the
crease, inside edge, into the pad, gets stuck between the knees
2.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets half forward on the leg stump,
defends to the on side
2.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward on the leg stump,
pushed to the on side
2.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, half forward on the legs, stroked
gently to mid on
End of over 3 (maiden) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 485 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 2-1-1-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 1* (12b) M van Jaarsveld 0* (6b)
3.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, back of a length, on the off, gets
high on the back foot and punched to the cover
3.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside off, full, swinging away, but
a great cover drive, stroked and timed very well
3.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, back of a length, outside off, left
alone
3.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, just on the off, shortish, gets back
and plays down the on side of the pitch, mid on covers well
3.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, line and length, well forward, solid
looking defence
3.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, held its
line well that time
End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 5/0 (trail by 481 runs)
MF Maharoof 2-1-4-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (6b) HH Dippenaar 5* (18b 1x4)
4.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, just back of a
length angled left hand over across the right hander, defends to
the off
4.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward this time, defends
to the off, the very short cover takes on the bounce
4.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off, pushed
across too much
4.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets the one coming back at him from
outside the off, gets back, hurries the bat down, edges into the
front pad
4.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
4.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, line and length,
angling away, defends to the off
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 5/0 (trail by 481 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 3-2-1-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 5* (18b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (12b)
Stange position taken up by the cover, he is not square enough to
be a silly point, and not straight enough to be a silly mid off,
maybe just call him a silly cover
5.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
5.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
5.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, short outside off, back to pull,
plays over the top of it, through to the keeper
5.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, bat/pad or pad/bat,
appeals turned down by Sheperd
Hit outside the line anyway
5.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, just a hint
of away swing
5.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, defends from length to
the off
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 5/0 (trail by 481 runs)
MF Maharoof 3-2-4-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (12b) HH Dippenaar 5* (24b 1x4)
6.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish on the off, gets well
forward and stroked down the off side of the pitch, mid off dives
across and stops maybe one more run
6.2 Vaas to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, full, drives straight into
the silly cover, rebounds to cover area
6.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, fullish, silly cover
gathers
6.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets well forward,
outside half of the squirts to gully, van Jaarsveld head rips back
to see it fall short
6.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
6.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg side ball, looked quick at 130
kph, left alone just moving to the off to get out of the way
End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 7/0 (trail by 479 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 4-2-3-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 6* (25b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (17b)
7.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, gets well forward outside off, again
pad/bat outside line to the off, Sheperd again turns it down
7.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
7.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, one run, fullish on the legs, clipped gently
to the on side, just wide of Murali at mid on
7.4 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets forward all
defensive
7.5 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, back of a length,
gets back too far across, punched inside the line, beaten
7.6 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, defends to the
off
End of over 8 (1 run) South Africa 8/0 (trail by 478 runs)
MF Maharoof 4-2-5-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 7* (28b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (20b)
8.1 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, well forward on the off, plays down the
line towards mid off
8.2 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, slower ball on line and length, defends
to the cover area
8.3 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
stroked straight at cover
8.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside off, gets well forward, opens the
face, runs it wide of gully, no 3rd man, Chandana chases from
gully, gives up
8.5 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, gets the one
going away from the right hander
8.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, FOUR, outside off, again the one going away, a
tad too full, drives cleanly and with timing past cover
End of over 9 (8 runs) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 470 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 5-2-11-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 1* (20b) HH Dippenaar 15* (34b 3x4)
9.1 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward all defensive from
line and length
9.2 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, on line, gets forward
walking into it as he steers to the on side
9.3 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, back of a length,
defends down the pitch from crease
9.4 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward on the leg stump,
defends to the on side
9.5 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullis, on line, stroked towards
mid on, fielded by Murali
9.6 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line and length, hint of away
swing, gets well into line defending to the off
End of over 10 (maiden) South Africa 16/0 (trail by 470 runs)
MF Maharoof 5-3-5-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 15* (34b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (26b)
Here he is, Murali takes over from Vaas
10.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, two runs, flighted up outside off, gets
well into position, plays with the spin past mid wicket
10.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, gets well forward outside off,
defends to the off
10.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, fullish outside the off,
clipped from the front foot to mid on, quick, easy run taking
10.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward outside the
off, rips across the pad, taken down the leg side
10.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, plays
across the line, high on the back leg
10.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, shortish outside off,
getting well across to the off, dabs from the back foot to the on
side
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 20/0 (trail by 466 runs)
M Muralitharan 1-0-4-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 2* (29b) HH Dippenaar 18* (37b 3x4)
11.1 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, half back, forces
off the back foot, not timed to covers
11.2 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets back and
across, punched gently to the off
11.3 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too full at the legs, good looking
on drive raced away inside of mid on
11.4 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets forward,
defends to the off
11.5 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, left alone
11.6 Maharoof to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, forcing to the
off, not timed to mid off
End of over 12 (4 runs) South Africa 24/0 (trail by 462 runs)
MF Maharoof 6-3-9-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 18* (37b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 6* (35b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
One would think that after watching Jayawardene for 562 minutes
that the South Africans would have noticed that forcing on this
pitch does not work and just stroking it into gaps does
12.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted outside off, well
forward, turns into the pad
12.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, fullish, down the pitch,
clipped to the on side, Chandana does well from mid on saving a
few runs
12.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, nearly batting
on the off stump, dabs with the spin to leg gully
12.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends to
short leg
12.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run
12.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, bye: FOUR, gets forward on the off,
sharp turn across the pad and too far wide of Kalu, runs away fine
on the leg side
End of over 13 (5 runs) South Africa 29/0 (trail by 457 runs)
M Muralitharan 2-0-5-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 19* (39b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 6* (39b 1x4)
13.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, just on the off, back of length,
defends to the off from the back foot
13.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, on the off, shortish, gets back and
punched well to the off, cover ciuts it off
13.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, line and length, slower ball,
defends to the off
13.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
back, stays low, gets the bottom edge into the pad
13.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, started wide
and stayed there
13.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, back, timed well but
straight to point
End of over 14 (maiden) South Africa 29/0 (trail by 457 runs)
MF Maharoof 7-4-9-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 6* (39b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 19* (45b 3x4)
14.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the back foot, shuffles
well across to the off, helped to long leg with the turn
14.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, gets well forward,
lots of turn into the pad
14.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, full, sweeps to deep backward
square leg
14.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, gets well forward outside
off, again well across, helps it to long leg
14.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, on the back foot, plays with
the turn just wide of the leg gully
14.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish outside off, again
gets well outside the off, clips to square leg
End of over 15 (4 runs) South Africa 33/0 (trail by 453 runs)
M Muralitharan 3-0-9-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 21* (48b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 8* (42b 1x4)
Vaas back on replacing Maharoof
15.1 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on line, angling across the right
hander, gets forward, opens the face and runs it to gully
15.2 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
punched to the short cover
15.3 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, then comes forward as
he strokes cleanly to the cover
15.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on line, gets half forward and defends
back down the pitch to Vaas
15.5 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, fullish on the off, gets half forward,
dabs towards point
15.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on line and length, well forward
defending
End of over 16 (maiden) South Africa 33/0 (trail by 453 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 6-3-11-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 8* (42b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 21* (54b 3x4)
16.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward outside
off, stroked to mid wicket
16.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, back and across in the
crease, worked to the leg gully
16.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward, defends
to the off
16.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the off, gets half
forward but again well outside the stumps, runs it to long leg
16.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the off, clipped to mid
wicket
16.6 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted up on line, worked to
the on side, mid on round quickly to stop the run
End of over 17 (1 run) South Africa 34/0 (trail by 452 runs)
M Muralitharan 4-0-10-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 9* (46b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 21* (56b 3x4)
17.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, angled in, gets forward
defends to the on side
17.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched into the
covers
17.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, one run, on the legs, on length, gets
forward and soft hands to the on side, Vaas has to go after it,
easy run taken
17.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, line and length, gets half forward and
strokes it back at Vaas
17.5 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, line and length, gets forward, solid
defence down the center of the pitch
17.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, drives well into the
cavers, Sangakkara does not field cleanly, run taken on the
missfield
End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 36/0 (trail by 450 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 7-3-13-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 22* (59b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 10* (49b 1x4)
18.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, flighted up, on line, sweeps
behind square, man in the deep cleans up
18.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, round the wicket, comes down
the pitch, clipped to mid wicket
18.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, gets forward
defending
18.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, great shot, over pitched on
the leg stump, plays down the line beats a helpless mid on
18.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted up, forward,
defends
18.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, flighted up on the legs, comes
down and clips that through mid wicket
End of over 19 (9 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 441 runs)
M Muralitharan 5-0-19-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 23* (60b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 18* (54b 3x4)
Clouds building up again, but not threatening at this stage
19.1 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, just outside off, forward, strokes into
the covers
19.2 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, forward, gently stroked on
the drive square on the off, point cuts it off
19.3 Vaas to Dippenaar, two runs, fullish on the legs, gets forward and
played down the line, wide of mid on, Murali hauls it in
19.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, one run, fullish on the legs, stroked gently to
mid on, easy quick run
19.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, outside off, back cutting, bottom edge
into the ground, skids under the keeper
50 comes up
19.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 20 (7 runs) South Africa 52/0 (trail by 434 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 8-3-20-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 26* (64b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 22* (56b 4x4)
Chandana replaces Murali
20.1 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside leg, gets forward, attempted
sweep, gets the pad in the way outside leg
20.2 Chandana to Dippenaar, one run, on the back foot, lets it turn back
into the bat, worked to the on side
20.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, shortish outside off, back,
punched to the bowler
20.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside the leg, gets well
forward and runs it down to long leg
20.5 Chandana to Dippenaar, one run, on the back foot, punches the short
ball to the off, sweeper on the cover boundary
20.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets back outside the off, dabs
back down the pitch
End of over 21 (3 runs) South Africa 55/0 (trail by 431 runs)
UDU Chandana 1-0-3-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 28* (67b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 23* (59b 4x4)
Murali changes ends
21.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, leg side ball, flicks, no
contact
21.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted up from round the
wicket, down the pitch defends
21.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, over the wicket, outside off,
pads it away
21.4 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward and over it,
smothers any turn and bounce
21.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, down the pitch,
inside edge off the pad, loops over silly point, nearly a wicket
21.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, gets way outside the off,
worked from the front foot to the on side
End of over 22 (2 runs) South Africa 57/0 (trail by 429 runs)
M Muralitharan 6-0-21-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 24* (60b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 29* (72b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
22.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run
oops no drinks now
22.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, leg stump line, plays over
it, into the shoe, appeal, outside line
22.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward all defensive
22.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, gets well forward,
truns sharply, outside half of the bat wide of slip
22.5 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, fullish on the off, stroked firmly
to cover
22.6 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
punched gently to cover
End of over 23 (1 run) South Africa 58/0 (trail by 428 runs)
UDU Chandana 2-0-4-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 25* (64b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 29* (74b 3x4)
23.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, gets well outside off, gets
forward, nudges to forward square leg
23.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward outside off, allows
it to turn into the pad well outside the line
23.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, gets behind
it, plays with the turn to square leg
23.4 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, down on the knee
sweeping, turns into the pad
23.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, dabs the
shorter ball on the bounce to short leg
23.6 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, pads to short leg
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 59/0 (trail by 427 runs)
M Muralitharan 7-0-22-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 26* (65b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 29* (79b 3x4)
24.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, comes forward then
back, chops to the off
24.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, gets to the
bounce, stroked to cover
24.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the off, looking to
drive, outside half of the bat to cover, falls just short of
Atapattu
24.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, all defensive
24.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted on the legs, gets
forward and over it, rolls it back at the bowler
24.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, tad short, cuts
well to the cover point sweeper getting across
End of over 25 (1 run) South Africa 60/0 (trail by 426 runs)
UDU Chandana 3-0-5-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 27* (71b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 29* (79b 3x4)
25.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, short outside off, sharp
turn, slow pitch allows him to adjust, helps it to deep square leg
25.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, FOUR, full, on line, down on the knee,
sweeps well to mid wicket, in the air, bit safely wide of any
fielder
25.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, forward, soft
hands it forward of square, quick run taken
25.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the legs, clips
straight to mid wicket
25.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run
25.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends to the
on side, and this time it is drinks
End of over 26 (6 runs) South Africa 66/0 (trail by 420 runs)
M Muralitharan 8-0-28-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 34* (81b 4x4) M van Jaarsveld 28* (75b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
Just a reminder to all who came in late, Smith has not opened the
innings as he has spent most of the day suffering a viral fever
At present he was off the field for 152 minutes, so will have to
wait the same amount of time before he can bat, the last we heard
was that he was still at the hotel
26.1 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, outside leg, turns
back into the pad
26.2 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, on the leg, gets the
bat behind the pad defending
26.3 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, fullish, strokes the drive back at
the bowler
26.4 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off, turn and
bounce that time, good leave
26.5 Chandana to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, bit short, punched to
the sweeper on the cover rope
26.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, slow turn,
time to dab to the on side
End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 67/0 (trail by 419 runs)
UDU Chandana 4-0-6-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 35* (86b 4x4) M van Jaarsveld 28* (76b 4x4)
27.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted up on the off, turns,
back, dabs to gully
27.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, down the pitch, gets to the
bounce and clips to wide mid on
27.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends to the on side
27.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, gets well forward and
inside the line, sharp turn, outside edgy wide of leg gully
27.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, FOUR, flighted up, gets down and drives
well to the off side, runs away behind square on the off
27.6 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, waits for the
turn, dabs towards gully
End of over 28 (6 runs) South Africa 73/0 (trail by 413 runs)
M Muralitharan 9-0-34-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 29* (78b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 40* (90b 5x4)
6 overs left today so we will be on time tonight
28.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward down the
pitch, defends as it turns back from the leg stump
28.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish, forward, stroked wide
of mid off, quick call, easy run
28.3 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
28.4 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, gets well forward, from middle he
gets over it, dabs with soft hands towards slip
28.5 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, top spinner? , big
stride in, defends with the pad
28.6 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, slight drift on the
wind into the right hander, opens the face on the front foot, runs
it wide of slip who gets a hand on it
End of over 29 (1 run) South Africa 74/0 (trail by 412 runs)
UDU Chandana 5-0-7-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 30* (80b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 40* (94b 5x4)
29.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, gets
forward, pushed to the on side
29.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets back,
sharp turn into the pad, appeals, but sharp turn taking it to leg
29.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, quicker ball, leg side,
flicks, Kalu takes
29.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends to the
on side, short leg picks up
29.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, still shuffling across to
the off, pushed from the front to mid wicket
29.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, legbye: two runs, gets well across,
truns takes it into the outside part of the pad, past the keeper
End of over 30 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 76/0 (trail by 410 runs)
M Muralitharan 10-1-34-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 40* (94b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (86b 4x4)
30.1 Chandana to Dippenaar, two runs, full toss on the shoe, clipped
gently to deep mid wicket, squre leg gets across
30.2 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, well forward, smothers
as he gets over it
30.3 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, on the back foot,
punches late on the bounce to gully
TV called for a stumping
Foot is behind the line, but is it grounded ?
difficult to give that, and he does not
30.4 Chandana to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, drives, foot drags and
lifts, gets it back just in time as Kalu gets the bails off
30.5 Chandana to Dippenaar, one run, on the back foot, pushed wide of
mid on
30.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, drives down the pitch,
into the bowlers stumps after getting fingers to it, Dippenaar
tries to get back, Harper does not call the TV and replays shows
it might have been out, that is if Chandana got a finger to it
End of over 31 (3 runs) South Africa 79/0 (trail by 407 runs)
UDU Chandana 6-0-10-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 43* (99b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (87b 4x4)
31.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run
31.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run
31.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run
31.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted up, worked to the
on side, mid wicket in the way
31.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends to the
on side
31.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets forward, looking at the
on side, near leading edge, just short of Murali as it comes back
at him quickly
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 80/0 (trail by 406 runs)
M Muralitharan 11-1-35-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 44* (101b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (91b 4x4)
Jayasuriya might get one over in
32.1 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, well forward, defends
to the off
32.2 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, on line, full, defends well over
it on the off
32.3 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, quicker, flat, forward defends
from outside off
32.4 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, one run, leg side ball, gets forward and
glances towards fine, look for two, good attacking fielding from
long leg
32.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends back down the pitch
32.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, then comes
forward, defends down the pitch
End of over 33 (1 run) South Africa 81/0 (trail by 405 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-1-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 45* (105b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (93b 4x4)
This should be the last over
33.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, one run, on the sweep, played hard into
the ground then bounces high towards deep backward square leg
33.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well across to the off,
defends to the on side
33.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, way
outside off, turns into the pad, huge appeals, but hit him way
outside off
33.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends down
the pitch
33.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the legs, gently
stroked from the front foot to mid wicket
33.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, flatter, sharp turn, gets
outside the line and dabs to the short leg
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 82/0 (trail by 404 runs)
M Muralitharan 12-1-36-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 46* (106b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (98b 4x4)
Stumps called and a nice bit of cricket, both batsmen head for
Jayawardene and congratulate him on his innings, good to see
Also a good session for the two makeshift openers, batting the two
hours since tea and still intact
Thanks for your attendance and we look forward to you being with us
tomorrow
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Good morning to you from Wisden-Cricinfo for this the 3rd day of
the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa
South Africa still with it's back up against the wall have made a
good positive start to their innings, but still 205 runs behind
the follow-on total
Today, as the third day normally is, will be a crucial day for both
teams, South Africa looking not to lose, and Sri Lanka needing
wickets
We also have Murali sitting on the Test wicket record and is sure
to pass Shane Warne during the innings. He will bowl the majority
of the 90 overs
It is warm and sunny today and expected to get even warmer with
thundershowers expected later in the day
If it does not rain then the pitch will play right into the
spinners hands and batting last will not be a good prospect
It will however remain slow and get lower as the day progresses
with the ball already breaking through the surface
For both teams each session will become more important, an
interesting day ahead of us
Play about to start with Dippenaar facing up to Jayasuriya
34.1 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, on line and length, good start,
brings him well forward defending down the pitch
34.2 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, and again, on line, forward,
defends down the pitch
34.3 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, another replay of the first two,
defends to the bowler
34.4 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, fuller outside off, stroked into
the covers
34.5 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, big stride in,
defends down the pitch
34.6 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, just outside off, forward, pushed
past the silly mid off
End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 82/0 (trail by 404 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 2-1-1-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 30* (98b 4x4) HH Dippenaar 46* (112b 5x4)
News from the RSA dressing room is that Smith is at the ground this
morning but still not 100% fit, Rudolph padded up to come in next
Vaas to start from the City end
35.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, bye: two runs, outside off, gets across, not
far enough, stays low, squirts under the keeper for a few byes
35.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, leaves alone as the
left arm over takes it away from the right hander
35.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on lien of the leg stump, gets half
forward and gently strokes it towards mid on
35.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, gets forward
defensively, runs just wide of short cover
2 slips and a gully behind the stumps
35.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, just outside off, swings away, left
alone
35.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the off, gets forward and all
defensive, runs it towards backward point
End of over 36 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 84/0 (trail by 402 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 9-4-20-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 46* (112b 5x4) M van Jaarsveld 30* (104b 4x4)
Murali comes on from the Fort End
TV called for a run out, direct hit
36.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, fullish on the legs, drives
firmly to mid on, sets off on the run, Chandana at mid on is in
quick, returns to Murali who deflects it back into the stumps and
Dippenaar is well short
South Africa 84/1, Partnership of 84
HH Dippenaar run out (Chandana) 46 (113b 5x4 0x6)
Perfect start for Sri Lanka, not for South Africa
36.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well forward, defends
to the on side
36.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, two runs, outside off, shuffles well
across, dabs in the air, very close to leg slip
36.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish on line, worked off
the line past the leg slip to long leg
36.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted on line to the left
hander, forward dabs to silly mid on
36.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, forward, on the off, smothers,
runs to the 2nd of the slips
End of over 37 (3 runs) South Africa 87/1 (trail by 399 runs)
M Muralitharan 13-1-39-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 33* (107b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (2b)
Silly run from Dippenaar who hit it to firmly to mid on, and set
off for the run far too early not waiting to see if the fielder
was going to collect
37.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends to the off
37.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone, pushed across the right
hander
37.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on length, just on the off, gets
forward and across, defends to the off
37.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, forward, stroked to the
off, in the air for a while but wide of short cover
37.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, brings it back at the right hander,
gets back and defends down the pitch
37.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, gets half forward, open
face, runs it to gully
End of over 38 (maiden) South Africa 87/1 (trail by 399 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 10-5-20-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 0* (2b) M van Jaarsveld 33* (113b 4x4)
38.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, big turn away,
left alone
38.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward goes hard at
the ball, turns past the edge, Kalu fumbles
38.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, gets well over it,
runs it to the gully
38.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted on the legs, gets forward
and stroked to mid on
38.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, shortish, ripper, leaves, taken
well wide outside off
38.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets back, pitches on off and
fizzes away as he leaves
End of over 39 (maiden) South Africa 87/1 (trail by 399 runs)
M Muralitharan 14-2-39-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 33* (113b 4x4) JA Rudolph 0* (8b)
Problem with a sightscreen, hinges have come unstuck
Sheperd not impressed
lots of advice being given which seems to have worked, reminds me
of the sightscreens being repainted on day two of a test between
New Zealand and South Africa in New Zealand
Half the screen now back on the rails, and Sheperd goes down to
give his advise
nope not working, going for the tarpaulin now
Sheperd looking a bit grumpy and rightly so, not what one expects
from modern cricket stadiums
a good 10 minute delay has them ready again
39.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone well outside off
39.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, full, drives well,
short cover gathers cleanly to his left
39.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
39.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone, wide of the off, pushed
across just too far
39.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, line and length, gets well forward,
defends to the off
39.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, punched into the
covers, short cover gets in the way and fields cleanly
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 87/1 (trail by 399 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 11-6-20-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 0* (8b) M van Jaarsveld 33* (119b 4x4)
40.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted up on the off, well
forward and over it, smothers to the off
40.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, FOUR, flighted outside off, a tad too
full, gets across and drives through the big gap at cover
40.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, drives genty to
a wide mid off
40.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the off, gets a big stride in,
well over it, bat well behind the pad
40.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone ripping away outside
off
40.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, bit too wide, left
alone
End of over 41 (4 runs) South Africa 91/1 (trail by 395 runs)
M Muralitharan 15-2-43-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 33* (119b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (14b 1x4)
41.1 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off, stays a bit
low as it goes through ankle high to Kalu
41.2 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off, gets the one
that goes away off the pitch
41.3 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line and length, this one cuts
back slightly off the see, half forward defends down the pitch
41.4 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, back of length,
gets well across and punched to the short cover
41.5 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the off, slower ball, gets
back and runs it defensively to the off
41.6 Vaas to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 42 (maiden) South Africa 91/1 (trail by 395 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 12-7-20-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 4* (14b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 33* (125b 4x4)
42.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
42.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, strokes the drive to
mid off
42.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, outside off,
gets back and leaves
42.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line, gets the foot well down
the pitch and defends
42.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, quicker ball, sharp
turn, nearly gets the edge, outside half of the bat, rolls to
slips
42.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, quicker ball, gets back and dabs
to the on side
End of over 43 (maiden) South Africa 91/1 (trail by 395 runs)
M Muralitharan 16-3-43-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 33* (125b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (20b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Once again just a reminder to all, at the top of the live scorecard
there are links to live career and series stats, so at any time
one can see what a players best figures are, how many test runs or
wickets etc he has to his name
There are also links to wagon wheels and player vs player stats
from the match, all being updated live
worth taking a look during the breaks in play
Jayasuriya on
43.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted on the off, forward,
defends
43.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, firmly pushed into
the silly point
43.3 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, shortish outside off, back,
forces the cut, not timed to the off
43.4 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone outside off and
turns away
43.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, forward, stroked
into the covers, this time just not enough on it for the fielder
to get it back quick enough, well judged run
43.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, full toss on the legs not taken
advantage of, clipped straight to mid on
End of over 44 (1 run) South Africa 92/1 (trail by 394 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 3-1-2-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 34* (130b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (21b 1x4)
44.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets well across outside
off, plays with the turn to leg slip
44.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, again well
outside off, dabs to mid wicket
44.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted on the off, well
across and forward, worked to leg slip
44.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, at the leg stump,
quicker ball, clipped straight at mid wicket
44.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, straighter ball, gets back,
dabs just wide of short leg
44.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 45 (1 run) South Africa 93/1 (trail by 393 runs)
M Muralitharan 17-3-44-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 35* (135b 4x4) JA Rudolph 4* (22b 1x4)
van Jaarsveld batting outside off to Murali, and then shuffles well
across, open the line to all three stumps and then plays from
there with the spin
45.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the off, driven
well and firmly, straight to mid off
45.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, one run, over the wicket, back,
punched to mid off, oops, goes through his legs
45.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, quicker ball, defends
from the front foot to the off
45.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, outside off, forward, drives, goes
to hard at it, inside squirts away between his legs to the on side
45.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, round the wicket to the right
hander, defends from the front foot to the on
45.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish on the legs, clips to
the on side, short leg gets something on it, defelects to mid
wicket area
End of over 46 (3 runs) South Africa 96/1 (trail by 390 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 4-1-5-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 37* (139b 4x4) JA Rudolph 5* (24b 1x4)
46.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, OUT: flighted up on the off, gets
well across to the off, plays to the on side, inside edge onto the
pad, and loops to slip for a simple catch and reclaims the Test
wicket record
South Africa 96/2, Partnership of 12
M van Jaarsveld c Jayawardene b Muralitharan 37 (140b 4x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 5* (24b 1x4) M Muralitharan 17.1-3-44-1
Wickets and not Records" was Murali's quote before the game, but
now he has it on his own once again, 528 Test wickets
46.2 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets forward, pushed
to the off
46.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot outside off, dabs
to the on side
46.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well forward on the off, defends
from the front foot to the on side
46.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, well forward, controlled little
wristy work behind square, gets off the mark
46.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, defends outside off,
I hope that was the top spinner, came back sharply to the left
hander
End of over 47 (1 run) South Africa 97/2 (trail by 389 runs)
M Muralitharan 18-3-45-1 - Fort End
JH Kallis 1* (4b) JA Rudolph 5* (25b 1x4)
47.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, on line and length, defends to the
off
47.2 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, defends to the off
47.3 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly to
the off
47.4 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, fullish and quicker on the legs, gets
forward and pushed to the on side
47.5 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, well forward, solid defence
47.6 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, outside off, full, drives, silly
point can not get the leg out the way, rebounds towards the bowler
End of over 48 (maiden) South Africa 97/2 (trail by 389 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 5-2-5-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 5* (25b 1x4) JH Kallis 1* (10b)
Just a slight change, the catch on the Murali record was by
Samaraweera
48.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
48.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets half forward, gets the edge,
oh dear, just short of slip
48.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward this time, and
over it, defends
48.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted a bit more outside off,
drives, cover fields
48.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, gets well over
it
48.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run
End of over 49 (maiden) South Africa 97/2 (trail by 389 runs)
M Muralitharan 19-4-45-1 - Fort End
JH Kallis 1* (10b) JA Rudolph 5* (31b 1x4)
49.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, line and length, gets forward and in
line, defends to the off
49.2 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, just on the off, well forward and all
defensive
49.3 Jayasuriya to Kallis, FOUR, full toss, whipped off the feet to wide
long on
100 comes up
49.4 Jayasuriya to Kallis, FOUR, too full on the off, inside out cover
drive races through extra cover area
49.5 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends
49.6 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, forward, defends from line
End of over 50 (8 runs) South Africa 105/2 (trail by 381 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 6-2-13-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 5* (31b 1x4) JH Kallis 9* (16b 2x4)
50.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket to the left
hander has him well forward defending
50.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, full, gets half forward as the
fielders surround him now
50.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, 2 slips,
silly point and short leg
50.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, shorter and slower ball, left
alone outside off
50.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward and pushed
defensively down the pitch
50.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, all defensive on that front foot
End of over 51 (maiden) South Africa 105/2 (trail by 381 runs)
M Muralitharan 20-5-45-1 - Fort End
JH Kallis 9* (16b 2x4) JA Rudolph 5* (37b 1x4)
Is this a good tactic, if you keep on defending Murali, he will
surely get you in the end, while a bit more aggression might just
make Murali think a bit more, let us know your feelings at www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
Chandana on
51.1 Chandana to Kallis, no run, on line, bit short gets back and
punched to mid wicket
51.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, full toss, misses out as he dabs it
back to the off
51.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the on side
51.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, on line of the off, gets well forward
and over it, angled straight bat
51.5 Chandana to Kallis, one run, on the back foot, tad too short, slow
pitch, stands up and punches into the covers
51.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, flighted on the off, gets forward all
defensive
End of over 52 (1 run) South Africa 106/2 (trail by 380 runs)
UDU Chandana 7-0-11-0 - City End
JH Kallis 10* (21b 2x4) JA Rudolph 5* (38b 1x4)
52.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, FOUR, flighted on the leg stump, bit full,
sweeps very hard, races away behind square
52.2 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, on the sweep again, this time plays
under the flight, off the forearm, loops to leg slip, appeal
turned down
52.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, defends to the on side
52.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish, leg side, worked gently
behind square on the leg
52.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, good length, has him just coming
forward on the leg stump, defends to the off as Sheperd is into
his Nelson routine
52.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside leg, pads it away
End of over 53 (5 runs) South Africa 111/2 (trail by 375 runs)
M Muralitharan 21-5-50-1 - Fort End
JH Kallis 15* (25b 3x4) JA Rudolph 5* (40b 1x4)
53.1 Chandana to Kallis, no run
53.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, outside off, left alone, quickish ball,
slight away turn
53.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, comes down the
pitch but misstimes straight to mid on
53.4 Chandana to Kallis, two runs, down the pitch, goes inside out,
false shot, high off the bat but just clears mid off
53.5 Chandana to Kallis, one run, on the back foot, hurries the shot as
he gets the quicker one, rolls away into the gap at cover
53.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward pads away, "Lets have a
drink" says Sheperd
End of over 54 (3 runs) South Africa 114/2 (trail by 372 runs)
UDU Chandana 8-0-14-0 - City End
JH Kallis 18* (30b 3x4) JA Rudolph 5* (41b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Thanks for the comments and for most of us armchair players we feel
that showing some aggression might be the way to play him
54.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish on the off, standing up in
the crease, clipped gently to mid wicket area
54.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish, over the wicket, strokes
the drive to cover
54.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, leg side ball, back, top spinner,
worked to backward square leg
54.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, gets forward, on the sweep, out
the middle, OUCH, into the ankle of Dilshan at short leg, rebounds
behind the slips, that hurt, hit just under and behind the leg
guards
Physio is on and rubbing away at the back of the ankle
Seems fine, sock and shoe going back on, lots of smiles from his
team mates
54.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to
covers
54.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, on the legs, straight one, back
and worked to square leg
End of over 55 (4 runs) South Africa 118/2 (trail by 368 runs)
M Muralitharan 22-5-54-1 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 7* (45b 1x4) JH Kallis 20* (32b 3x4)
55.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, leg stump line, gets forward, then
back, turns into the pad leg side
55.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward outside off, pads it away
players in crowding Rudolph
leg slip, short leg, silly point and slip
55.3 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, clips from the
crease wide of mid on
55.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, forward, all defensive to the off
55.5 Chandana to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, gets forward and
nudges to the on side just behind square, run walked
55.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, just on line, sharp
quick turn into the pads, going down
End of over 56 (2 runs) South Africa 120/2 (trail by 366 runs)
UDU Chandana 9-0-16-0 - City End
JH Kallis 21* (34b 3x4) JA Rudolph 8* (49b 1x4)
56.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, gets well forward on the off,
wristy as he works it behind square leg
56.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, just a bit
short, punched to cover
56.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, stroked firmly
to cover, Atapattu does well
56.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, FOUR, gets wel across, drives again, this
time cleanly struck wide of cover
56.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, all defensive
to the off
56.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, watched very
carefully, defends down the pitch
End of over 57 (5 runs) South Africa 125/2 (trail by 361 runs)
M Muralitharan 23-5-59-1 - Fort End
JH Kallis 22* (35b 3x4) JA Rudolph 12* (54b 2x4)
57.1 Chandana to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, gently forward
and nudges to the on side
57.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets back, sharp turn
into the top of the pad, must be close, Harper says no, too high,
very close
57.3 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, defends from the front foot to the off
57.4 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot agaim, quick sharp
turn, again high into the pad, and the umpire is Sheperd, not
Harper
57.5 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on line, back again, this time plays
with the turn, working it to the on side behind square
57.6 Chandana to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, Kallis now just
concerned in working the ball into the gaps, much like Jayawardene
did, he must have learnt something from him having watched him for
562 minutes
End of over 58 (3 runs) South Africa 128/2 (trail by 358 runs)
UDU Chandana 10-0-19-0 - City End
JH Kallis 24* (37b 3x4) JA Rudolph 13* (58b 2x4)
58.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well forward, gets across to the
off, dabs towards leg gully
58.2 Muralitharan to Kallis, SIX, down on the knee on the leg, sweeps
well and hard, goes all the way over mid wicket
58.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, FOUR, over pitched on the off, drives
straight, beats Murali to his right, races away to long on
58.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well forward outside off, turns
into the pad, loops to the keeper who is up appealing for
something
58.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, back and well across
lets it turn into the pad
58.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, FOUR, sweeps again, powerfull strike, beats
the deep square leg fielder
End of over 59 (14 runs) South Africa 142/2 (trail by 344 runs)
M Muralitharan 24-5-73-1 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 13* (58b 2x4) JH Kallis 38* (43b 5x4 1x6)
So two contrasts here, Rudolph defending Murali and Kallis
attacking him, and both successful at this stage
59.1 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on the legs, back, worked down to
deep square leg
59.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, full, alomost a yorker, dug out to the
cover area
59.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, flighted up outside off, shuffles down
and pads away
59.4 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, on the back foot, just too short and leg
side, punched with control to forward square leg
That was the 50 partnership
59.5 Chandana to Kallis, one run
59.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, defensive push to
the mid wicket
End of over 60 (6 runs) South Africa 148/2 (trail by 338 runs)
UDU Chandana 11-0-25-0 - City End
JH Kallis 43* (47b 6x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 14* (60b 2x4)
Kallis succeeds in getting Murali off as Maharoof comes on
60.1 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, on the off, line and length, defends to
the off
60.2 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, fullish outside off, drives, not timed,
bounces back down the pitch
60.3 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, line and length, gets him on the front
foot defending to the off
60.4 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
60.5 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
60.6 Maharoof to Kallis, two runs, outside off, forward, stroked past
cover, Sannath cjases, poor running from Rudolph
End of over 61 (2 runs) South Africa 150/2 (trail by 336 runs)
MF Maharoof 8-4-11-0 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 14* (60b 2x4) JH Kallis 45* (53b 6x4 1x6)
150 comes up
61.1 Chandana to Rudolph, one run
61.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, gets well forward, defends to the short
leg
61.3 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, flighted up, gets down the pitch, lofted
well over the bowler, one bounce over the rope at long on
61.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward, all defensive
61.5 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, clips to the on
side, short leg gets a foot in the way
61.6 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, firmly stroked to
mid on
End of over 62 (5 runs) South Africa 155/2 (trail by 331 runs)
UDU Chandana 12-0-30-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 15* (61b 2x4) JH Kallis 49* (58b 7x4 1x6)
62.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on line just outside off, firmly
forward pushing to cover
62.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, line and length, brings the forward
defence to the off
62.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, leg stump line, gets inside it,
looking to work it to the on side, taken high on the back pad
62.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, gets forward,
defends to the on side, Bowler collects
62.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, line and length, gets forward, hurries
the bat down, plays in front of the pad, Maharoof nearly got
excited
62.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, firmly forward
stroking towards cover
End of over 63 (maiden) South Africa 155/2 (trail by 331 runs)
MF Maharoof 9-5-11-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 49* (58b 7x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 15* (67b 2x4)
Murali back on for one over before lunch
63.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish, leg side, worked behind
square for his 50
63.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends him coming
round the wicket to the off
63.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, forward and
stroked wide of mid wicket
63.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, back to the short
ripper, ends up adjusting sharply and dabbing to the on side
63.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, fullish, flighted, drives, Murali
fields well, hit fairly hard
63.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, back, turns into the
pad, hit outside line
End of over 64 (2 runs) South Africa 157/2 (trail by 329 runs)
M Muralitharan 25-5-75-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 16* (69b 2x4) JH Kallis 50* (62b 7x4 1x6)
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
A good session, tight test match cricket and even with the 10
minute delay we got 30 overs in
We will be back in 40 minutes
Wecome back to a windy Galle for the start of the 2nd session, day
3
Maharoof to continue from the Fort End
64.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, a real stiff
warm up ball, hardly any bounce and well wide of off
64.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
stroked towards mid off
64.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, angled across the left
hander who is playing to the off, beaten
64.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on line, back of a length, angled back
at the left hander who is on the back foot pushing down the pitch
64.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, slight reverse, left
alone outside off
64.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just back of a length, back in the
crease and solid defence down the pitch
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 157/2 (trail by 329 runs)
MF Maharoof 10-6-11-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 50* (62b 7x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 16* (75b 2x4)
Murali will continue
25 overs 5 maidens 75 runs 1 wicket
65.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, clipped
straight to a deep mid on
65.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted up outside off, drawn
well forward, gets over it, smothers
65.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, drawn well forward outside off,
defends
65.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, straighter, gets half forward and
clips towards the on side
65.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish outside off, on the drive,
edges, just short of Samaweera at slip
65.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 66 (1 run) South Africa 158/2 (trail by 328 runs)
M Muralitharan 26-5-76-1 - City End
JH Kallis 51* (63b 7x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 16* (80b 2x4)
News from Sri Lanka camp is that Dilshan has gone to hospital for
x-rays to his ankle after taking a sweep to the back of the leg
Daniel is on for him
66.1 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, full, sling reverse, drives firmly
straight at extra cover
66.2 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, on the off, on length, gets forward and
firmly defended to the off
66.3 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, fullish, on the off, stroked towards
mid off
66.4 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, stays a bit low
66.5 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, well forward and all defensive from
line and length
66.6 Maharoof to Kallis, (noball) no run, oversteps, slower ball,
reverse swing, stroked to mid on
66.6 Maharoof to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, shortish and width, gets
forward and cuts from the front foot, races away behind square
End of over 67 (5 runs) South Africa 163/2 (trail by 323 runs)
MF Maharoof 11-6-16-0 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 16* (80b 2x4) JH Kallis 55* (70b 8x4 1x6)
67.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted up outside off, looking
for the drive, gets it, stroked to extra cover
67.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, drives again, just what Murali
wants, thick edge flies away square on the leg side
67.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, fullish, gets well outside off,
stroked to mid on
67.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, gets outside off,
dabs to the on side
67.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted very high to
long on, got under it a bit, two bounces over the rope
67.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side
End of over 68 (5 runs) South Africa 168/2 (trail by 318 runs)
M Muralitharan 27-5-81-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 17* (82b 2x4) JH Kallis 59* (74b 9x4 1x6)
68.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, line and back of a length, gets on the
back foot, defends down the on side of the pitch
68.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, drives very neatly with
timing, no reward as Jayasuriya fields well to his right
68.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
68.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, slight movenet back
off the pitch, solid defence does not leave the gap between bat
and pad
68.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, goes through
at 128 mph
68.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, then forward in the
crease, all defensive
End of over 69 (maiden) South Africa 168/2 (trail by 318 runs)
MF Maharoof 12-7-16-0 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 59* (74b 9x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 17* (88b 2x4)
69.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well up to the bat, gets across,
nudges to the on side from the front foot
69.2 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, quicker ball, fired in, hurries the
bat down, defends to the off
69.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, forward then back on the off,
angled towards leg gully
69.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, OUT: down the pitch, slog sweep, gets under
it again, goes very high, Sangakkara gets under it, waits and
waits, takes a great catch, Sri Lankans celebrate
South Africa 168/3, Partnership of 72
JH Kallis c Sangakkara b Muralitharan 59 (78b 9x4 1x6)
JA Rudolph 17* (88b 2x4) M Muralitharan 27.4-5-81-2
GC Smith 25 40 3 2171 277 58.67 7 5
Stats for Smith as requested by the numerous feedback had this Test
69.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets forward, pushes
at it, pulls the bat away
69.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward on the off, defends
to the off
End of over 70 (maiden) South Africa 168/3 (trail by 318 runs)
M Muralitharan 28-6-81-2 - City End
GC Smith 0* (0b) JA Rudolph 17* (90b 2x4)
70.1 Maharoof to Smith, no run, outside off, gets forward, pushed to the
off
70.2 Maharoof to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
70.3 Maharoof to Smith, FOUR, gets forward, goes hard at it, reverse
swing away from the left hander, thick edge, no 3rd man
70.4 Maharoof to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward,
stroked to the off
70.5 Maharoof to Smith, no run, just outside off, gets forward and
across, firm defence to the off
70.6 Maharoof to Smith, three runs, bread and butter for Smith, leg
stump ball, fullish, clipped to deep mid wicket, Sangakkara chases
and hauls it in
End of over 71 (7 runs) South Africa 175/3 (trail by 311 runs)
MF Maharoof 13-7-23-0 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 7* (6b 1x4) JA Rudolph 17* (90b 2x4)
71.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, outside off, stays
low, drags it back to Murali
71.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, forward
defensive
71.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward, bat well behind the
pad, outside half of the bat towards leg gully
71.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, defends back down
the pitch with the ball now breaking through the surface nearly
every time
71.5 Muralitharan to Smith, three runs, leg side, back, worked off the
pads to deep forward square, long chase by Vaas from mid wicket
71.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, drawn well forward down the pitch,
defends rolling back to the bowler
End of over 72 (3 runs) South Africa 178/3 (trail by 308 runs)
M Muralitharan 29-6-84-2 - City End
GC Smith 10* (11b 1x4) JA Rudolph 17* (91b 2x4)
Vaas replaces Maharoof
Maharoof now 13 7 23 0 and Vaas 12 7 20 0
72.1 Vaas to Smith, one run, leg side, on the pads, worked well to the
deep backward square leg
72.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, full, yorker length just wide of off, gets
half forward, dug out to gully who does well to his left
72.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, cuts back into the pad,
good appeal, just outside off saves him
72.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, fullish on line, clipped gently to the on
side
72.5 Vaas to Rudolph, (noball) no run, oversteps, back of a length, gets
across defends to the off
72.5 Vaas to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, just too full, SHOT, cleanly
struck cover drive, why do left handers just look so good when
they drive
That brings Rudolph to a 1,000 test runs
72.6 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, then forward as he
strokes to cover
End of over 73 (6 runs) South Africa 184/3 (trail by 302 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 13-7-26-0 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 11* (12b 1x4) JA Rudolph 21* (97b 3x4)
JA Rudolph 15 24 4 1002 222* 50.10 3 4
73.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, gets across, leaves
73.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted up on the off, forward
defends
73.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
73.4 Muralitharan to Smith, two runs, outside off, bit short, cuts, not
timed, past the cover point
73.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, just on the off, half forward,
defends down the pitch
73.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, full on the off, forward driving
straight at wide mid off
End of over 74 (2 runs) South Africa 186/3 (trail by 300 runs)
M Muralitharan 30-6-86-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 21* (97b 3x4) GC Smith 13* (18b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
South Africa now still 101 runs behind the follow on
74.1 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, outside off, half back, that gets up and
cuts back sharply, inside edge high into the back leg
74.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, half forward, all defensive
74.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot again, just outside off,
angled in, defends to the off
74.4 Vaas to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the off, slight reverse swing
into the left hander, stroked on the drive wide of extra cover,
mid off gets around to stop any further runs
74.5 Vaas to Smith, no run, well forward, angled in, nearly gets back
through a slight little gap, inside edge into the back leg
74.6 Vaas to Smith, no run, and again, reverse swing gets the inside
edge as he drives to the off, ball into the back leg and to ground
End of over 75 (1 run) South Africa 187/3 (trail by 299 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 14-7-27-0 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 22* (101b 3x4) GC Smith 13* (20b 1x4)
Chandana on
Chandan 12 0 30 0, Murali 30 6 86 2
75.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, forward, defends to the off
75.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, forward, defends to the off
75.3 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, down the pitch, lofted over the bowlers
head
75.4 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, shorter ball, back, worked towards
longleg
75.5 Chandana to Smith, FOUR, full on the off, drives very well, big
stride in, well inside mid off
75.6 Chandana to Smith, no run, on the back foot, plays with the turn,
fine leg up
End of over 76 (9 runs) South Africa 196/3 (trail by 290 runs)
UDU Chandana 13-0-39-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 27* (105b 4x4) GC Smith 17* (22b 2x4)
76.1 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, outside off, slanted in, gets forward
pushing to the off, beaten in line as it squirts to mid on
76.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, well forward, bat behind the pad, all
defensive
76.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, short, goes under it
76.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, gets back, plays from towards mid on
76.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, goes under another short ball
76.6 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, stays low to the
keeper
End of over 77 (maiden) South Africa 196/3 (trail by 290 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 15-8-27-0 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 17* (22b 2x4) JA Rudolph 27* (111b 4x4)
77.1 Chandana to Smith, one run, flighted on the off, gets forward and
plays with the spin to forward square leg fielding 3/4s back
77.2 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, well forward, also plays with the
turn, runs it towards long leg, square leg round
77.3 Chandana to Smith, one run, on the sweep, races away to the square
leg
77.4 Chandana to Rudolph, three runs, well forward outside off, lap
sweeps very fine, leg gully chases as the 200 comes up
77.5 Chandana to Smith, no run, just on the off, fuller ball, pushed
into the covers
77.6 Chandana to Smith, one run, uses the feet, gets down the pitch and
clips forward of mid on who gets around to cut it off
End of over 78 (7 runs) South Africa 203/3 (trail by 283 runs)
UDU Chandana 14-0-46-0 - City End
GC Smith 20* (26b 2x4) JA Rudolph 31* (113b 4x4)
78.1 Vaas to Smith, one run, leg side ball, fullish, helps it off the
front foot to fine leg
78.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, fuller ball, on the off, firmly stroked to
the off
78.3 Vaas to Rudolph, two runs, leg stump line, clipped well off the
toes, forward of deep square leg, easy two as the throw comes back
in the middle of the pitch
78.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, forward, defends to the
off
78.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, line and length, gets well forward pushing
into the covers
78.6 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, line and back of a length, jumps back in
the crease and defends towards the on side
End of over 79 (3 runs) South Africa 206/3 (trail by 280 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 16-8-30-0 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 21* (27b 2x4) JA Rudolph 33* (118b 4x4)
Jayasuriya 6 2 13 0 replaces Chandana 14 0 46 0
79.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, clipped to mid on
79.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, leg stump line, back, worked to the
on side, Chandana fumbles, makes it an easy run at short fine leg
79.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the legs, forward,
stroked to mid on
79.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, forward, worked to the on side on
the bounce to short leg
79.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, pads away, no shot,
appeal turned down
79.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, forward, fuller ball, clipped off
the toes, short leg picks up on the bounce
End of over 80 (1 run) South Africa 207/3 (trail by 279 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 7-2-14-0 - City End
GC Smith 22* (29b 2x4) JA Rudolph 33* (122b 4x4)
New ball is now available
Murali 30 6 86 2 replaces Vaas 16 8 30 0
80.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside leg, shortish, turns back
sharply, on the back foot defends to the off
80.2 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, on the back foot again, bit fuller,
standing up punches wide of mid on who gets around
80.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, (noball) FOUR, oversteps, just too full,
and another neat looking cover drive
80.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, drives again,
can not beat the cover
80.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, waits for the
turn, dabs to the on side
80.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, turns away good leave
80.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted right up, gets well
forward, over it, and smothers
End of over 81 (6 runs) South Africa 213/3 (trail by 273 runs)
M Muralitharan 31-6-92-2 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 23* (31b 2x4) JA Rudolph 37* (127b 5x4)
81.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, OUT: gets half forward, flatter and quicker,
turns back into the pad, appeal, no hesitation from Sheperd
South Africa 213/4, Partnership of 45
GC Smith lbw b Jayasuriya 23 (32b 2x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 37* (127b 5x4) ST Jayasuriya 7.1-2-14-1
MV Boucher 75 100 12 2715 125 30.85 4 16
81.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, full, yorker fired in, dug out to
the off
81.3 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, outside leg, on the lap sweep,
beaten, bails are off, TV called but foot never left the crease
81.4 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, leaves outside off
81.5 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, well forward, defends to the off
81.6 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, ine and length, big stride in,
defends
End of over 82 (maiden) South Africa 213/4 (trail by 273 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 8-3-14-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 37* (127b 5x4) MV Boucher 0* (5b)
82.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, over the wicket now, on the off,
forward, defends
82.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward on the off, smothers
to silly point
82.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, forward,
nudges into the gap at vacant mid wicket
82.4 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, outside off, gets well forward and
across, pads it away
82.5 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, well forward, pads away outside
off
82.6 Muralitharan to Boucher, FOUR, full, on the legs, sweeps weel,
Jayasuriya gets round from long leg and lets it slip through the
hands
End of over 83 (5 runs) South Africa 218/4 (trail by 268 runs)
M Muralitharan 32-6-97-2 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 38* (130b 5x4) MV Boucher 4* (8b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
83.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, defends to the on
side
83.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, gets half forward, turns into the
top of the front foot as he looks to work it to the leg
83.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, FOUR, full outside off, drives well past
cover, Maharoof chases but it stays a length in front of him
83.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, full defends to the off
83.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, full on the off, gets forward and
gently pushes it to the off
double Nelson has Sheperd doing his bit again
83.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run
End of over 84 (4 runs) South Africa 222/4 (trail by 264 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 9-3-18-1 - City End
MV Boucher 4* (8b 1x4) JA Rudolph 42* (136b 6x4)
84.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, well forward, on line, turns back
into the pad to short leg
84.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, on the sweep, long leg cleans up
84.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, flighted up on the leg, getting a
bit of drift in the wind now, defends from the front foot to the
off
84.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line, gets well forward, low as
he gets over it, smothers
84.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line, gets well forward, on the
bounce to silly point
84.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the leg, sharp turn, looks to
dab to the off, leading edge along the ground to gully
End of over 85 (1 run) South Africa 223/4 (trail by 263 runs)
M Muralitharan 33-6-98-2 (1nb) - Fort End
MV Boucher 5* (10b 1x4) JA Rudolph 42* (140b 6x4)
85.1 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, on line, gets half forward standing
up in the crease pushes to the off
85.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, fuller ball, forward, defends to the
off
85.3 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, well up to the bat, on the off,
forward and stroking towards mid off
85.4 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, line and length, defends to the off
85.5 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, outside off, fullish, pushed square
on the off from the front foot
85.6 Jayasuriya to Boucher, legbye: one run, on the lap sweep, trying to
go too fine, off the outside of the pad past the keeper
End of over 86 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 224/4 (trail by 262 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 10-4-18-1 - City End
MV Boucher 5* (16b 1x4) JA Rudolph 42* (140b 6x4)
86.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, way outside off, gets forward and
across, a ripper again, turn and bounces back into his body
86.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, fuller ball, sweeps to long leg
86.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends from the leg
stump to the off
86.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, drifts onto line,
dabs to the on side
86.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on line, strokes down the
pitch
86.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets forward, was
tempted for a fraction, leaves
End of over 87 (1 run) South Africa 225/4 (trail by 261 runs)
M Muralitharan 34-6-99-2 (1nb) - Fort End
MV Boucher 6* (18b 1x4) JA Rudolph 42* (144b 6x4)
87.1 Jayasuriya to Boucher, no run, flighted outside off, stroked to the
cover
87.2 Jayasuriya to Boucher, OUT: outside off, lunges forward, good turn
away, clips the edge to the keeper
South Africa 225/5, Partnership of 12
MV Boucher c Kaluwitharana b Jayasuriya 6 (20b 1x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 42* (144b 6x4) ST Jayasuriya 10.2-4-18-2
That was well bowled, he drew him well forward, and just enough
turn away from the right hander to take the edge
SM Pollock 84 116 29 2903 111 33.36 2 13
87.3 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, well forward, on the off, gets
gently forward defending
87.4 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, just on the off, forward, firmly
stroked to cover point
87.5 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, big stride in, on the off, defends
back to the bowler
87.6 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, quicker ball, gets the bat down in
time, wants the run, sent back, just as well as Chandana fires it
back from wide gully
End of over 88 (maiden) South Africa 225/5 (trail by 261 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 11-5-18-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 42* (144b 6x4) SM Pollock 0* (4b)
88.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, flighted with drift
onto the off, defends
88.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone as it pitches on line
and turns away
88.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line, just a tad short, gets
well forward and defends
88.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the leg, well forward,
smothers
88.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on the off, stretching across for
the drive, holds back stroking to the off
88.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, FOUR, too short, easy pickings on the back
foot and cut firmly past and behind point
End of over 89 (4 runs) South Africa 229/5 (trail by 257 runs)
M Muralitharan 35-6-103-2 (1nb) - Fort End
SM Pollock 0* (4b) JA Rudolph 46* (150b 7x4)
89.1 Jayasuriya to Pollock, three runs, outside off, on the drive, goes
hard at it, thick edge past gully chasing to the rope
89.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, on line, turning to the leg, pads it
to short leg with Dilshan having returned from hospital with a
clean bill of health
89.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, defends from the crease to the on
side
89.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, defends from the crease to the on
side
89.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, flat, pads away from
the off
89.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, fuller on the legs, worked to the
square leg
End of over 90 (3 runs) South Africa 232/5 (trail by 254 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 12-5-21-2 - City End
SM Pollock 3* (5b) JA Rudolph 46* (155b 7x4)
Dilshan back from x-rays to his ankle after Kallis hit him and all
seems to be well
90.1 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, well forward, massive stride in
and over it, smothers
90.2 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, outside off, forward, turn and
bounce, inside edge to pad to ground
90.3 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, gets well forward outside off,
turns into the pad, pops up between the arms to the keeper and up
they go for an appeal, uumm not sure what for, lets call it LBW
with not playing a shot
90.4 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, well forward, defends to the off
90.5 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, well forward, defends to the off
90.6 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 91 (maiden) South Africa 232/5 (trail by 254 runs)
M Muralitharan 36-7-103-2 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 46* (155b 7x4) SM Pollock 3* (11b)
91.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, on length, defends to
the off
91.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, in the crease, have back, worked to
the on side, slightly edgy
91.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, defends to the on
side
91.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, well forward, pads it
away
91.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, fullish, fired in, half forward,
stroked to mid off
91.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, outside off, gets forward firmly,
runs it past the silly point
End of over 92 (1 run) South Africa 233/5 (trail by 253 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 13-5-22-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 47* (161b 7x4) SM Pollock 3* (11b)
Chandana on 14 0 46 0, Murai off 36 7 103 2
A few drops falling at the moment, but still very hot, maybe just a
stray cloud
92.1 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on line, tad short, gets back and
worked towards long leg
92.2 Chandana to Pollock, FOUR, ooops, a long hop outside off, cuts well
forward of the sweeper
92.3 Chandana to Pollock, no run, better length, gets well forward, not
balanced, but defends down the pitch
92.4 Chandana to Pollock, one run, gets forward, quicker bal on the off,
adjust well, dabs towards 3rd man area
92.5 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on the back foot, slow turn now, just
too short, easy to work away to long leg
92.6 Chandana to Pollock, legbye: one run, well forward, gets it on the
toe as he drives, runs into the gap at cover
End of over 93 (8 runs) South Africa 241/5 (trail by 245 runs)
UDU Chandana 15-0-53-0 - Fort End
SM Pollock 8* (15b 1x4) JA Rudolph 49* (163b 7x4)
93.1 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, outside off, long way forward,
nudges to the off
93.2 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, well forward, made a motion to come
down, then has to defend to the off
93.3 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, well forward on the off, defends
firmly to point area
93.4 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, on the back foot, standing up,
punched to cover
93.5 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, well forward, all defensive to the
off
93.6 Jayasuriya to Pollock, no run, defends to the off from the crease
End of over 94 (maiden) South Africa 241/5 (trail by 245 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 14-6-22-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 49* (163b 7x4) SM Pollock 8* (21b 1x4)
94.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the off, forward, stroked back to
the bowler
94.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well outside off, gets the pad across
to cover, leaves
94.3 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on the legs, back, nudges to the on
side and gets a good team 50
JA Rudolph 50 in 231 minutes off 166 balls including 7x4
94.4 Chandana to Pollock, one run, outside off, forward, nudges behind
square on the leg
94.5 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, forward, pads away outside off
94.6 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, SHOT, flighted up on the off, down on
the knee as he crashes the drive past cover point
End of over 95 (6 runs) South Africa 247/5 (trail by 239 runs)
UDU Chandana 16-0-59-0 - Fort End
SM Pollock 9* (22b 1x4) JA Rudolph 54* (168b 8x4)
Another good session for Sri Lanka, 31 overs bowled, while Rudolph
has done a good job for his country
Match State: Tea - Day 3
We will be back in 15 minutes at 09:30 GMT
Maharoof to start after tea .. 13 7 23 0 replacing Jayasuriya 14
6 22 2
95.1 Maharoof to Pollock, wide: no run, outside off, very wide, swings
away even more and rightly called so
95.1 Maharoof to Pollock, no run, better line back of a length, defends
from the back to the off
95.2 Maharoof to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
95.3 Maharoof to Pollock, two runs, leg side, gets back and gently takes
it off the hips to vacant square leg
95.4 Maharoof to Pollock, FOUR, SHOT, on the back foot, punched with
excellent timing past point
95.5 Maharoof to Pollock, bye: FOUR, outside off, gets forward to drive,
leaves, stays very low, slides under the keeper
95.6 Maharoof to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 96 (11 runs) South Africa 258/5 (trail by 228 runs)
MF Maharoof 14-7-30-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 54* (168b 8x4) SM Pollock 15* (28b 2x4)
The 250 having come up in the over
it would appear as if the new ball has been taken
96.1 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
96.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
96.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, gets forward to the on side, inside edge
into the pad, rolls away to the on side
96.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
96.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run
96.6 Vaas to Rudolph, (noball) one run, oversteps and pushed from the
front foot into the gap at cover, quick run, Chanada quickly in
and Pollock has to hurry
96.6 Vaas to Pollock, two runs, fullish on the legs, clips gently to the
on side, timing takes it past square leg chasing to the rope
End of over 97 (4 runs) South Africa 262/5 (trail by 224 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 17-8-34-0 (2nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 55* (174b 8x4) SM Pollock 17* (29b 2x4)
97.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, gets forward and
strokes the drive to cover
97.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
97.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, gets well into line,
defends to the off
97.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, gets half forward and
strokes to the off
97.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside the off, back and then
forward, pushes at it, beaten, loose shot
97.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, line and length, angling back at the
left hander who is forward into a solid defence
End of over 98 (maiden) South Africa 262/5 (trail by 224 runs)
MF Maharoof 15-8-30-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
SM Pollock 17* (29b 2x4) JA Rudolph 55* (180b 8x4)
98.1 Vaas to Pollock, no run, just on the off, comes forward, firmly
defended to the cover
98.2 Vaas to Pollock, no run, gets forward early, plays down the line to
the off, even the defensive shots timed well
98.3 Vaas to Pollock, no run, gets beaten on the length and line, angle
taking it away from the right hander
98.4 Vaas to Pollock, no run, outside off, full, drives well, timed
well, Samaweera does excellent work in the covers
98.5 Vaas to Pollock, no run, full on the off, gets well forward and
across, defends to the off
98.6 Vaas to Pollock, (noball) two runs, outside off, gets across, then
back, edges and is put down low down at slip, would not have
counted anyway
98.6 Vaas to Pollock, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 99 (3 runs) South Africa 265/5 (trail by 221 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 18-8-37-0 (3nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 55* (180b 8x4) SM Pollock 19* (36b 2x4)
99.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward, firmly stroked
on the bounce to cover point
99.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, gets half forward
standing up strokes to mid off
99.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, angled in at the legs, comes forward,
clears the front pad well, stroked to mid on
99.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, bit too full and driven
past cover, what a good looking stroke
99.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, back into defensive mode, just outside
off, back and defends
99.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, gets forward outside off, plays down
the line a bit early, drags it back to the bowler
End of over 100 (4 runs) South Africa 269/5 (trail by 217 runs)
MF Maharoof 16-8-34-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
SM Pollock 19* (36b 2x4) JA Rudolph 59* (186b 9x4)
100.1 Vaas to Pollock, no run, outside off, left alone on the back foot,
bat poised above the shoulders, watches it go through
100.2 Vaas to Pollock, no run, fullish on the off, drives straight at mid
off, and timed very well again
100.3 Vaas to Pollock, no run, outside off, angled a bit wider, stays
very low as it goes past the bat, taken low by Kalu
100.4 Vaas to Pollock, no run, on the off, forward, firmly defened to
cover
100.5 Vaas to Pollock, no run, right on the button, gets forward, compact
forward defence
100.6 Vaas to Pollock, bye: FOUR, short leg side, ducks and moves inside
the line, what did that hit, takes off like a rocket, Kalu jumping
can not get fingers to it
End of over 101 (4 runs, maiden) South Africa 273/5 (trail by 213 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 19-9-37-0 (3nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 59* (186b 9x4) SM Pollock 19* (42b 2x4)
101.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, punched to the off
101.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, strokes the drive
to wide mid off, slight fumble but they were not running anyway
101.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, angled in, gets back
and bangs it into the groun in front of him, taken high up at
point
101.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just full on the legs, stroked back to
mid on
101.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, FOUR, just too short, gets back on the leg and
worked full face to deep forward square leg
101.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, back to over the wicket, on length,
defends towards covers
End of over 102 (4 runs) South Africa 277/5 (trail by 209 runs)
MF Maharoof 17-8-38-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
SM Pollock 19* (42b 2x4) JA Rudolph 63* (192b 10x4)
102.1 Vaas to Pollock, one run, fullish, gets forward, bat pad to the on
side, would have been dead if the bat had not come across the line
102.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, outside off, bit short, leans back and
leaves
102.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, short again, this time climbing over the
leg stump with Rudolph going forward and down to get out of line
102.4 Vaas to Rudolph, (noball) no run, short again, oversteps
102.4 Vaas to Rudolph, (noball) no run, oversteps again, was a good ball
pitching just outside off and cutting back, inside edge into the
pad
102.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, short again, goes on the pull, not timed,
bounces away to square leg
102.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
102.6 Vaas to Rudolph, one run, short into the body, gets up high and
runs it towards deep square leg moved back for the pull
End of over 103 (4 runs) South Africa 281/5 (trail by 205 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 20-9-41-0 (5nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 64* (199b 10x4) SM Pollock 20* (43b 2x4)
Dilshan to be given a spell
103.1 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run
103.2 Dilshan to Rudolph, one run, on the leg side, gets back and nudges
towards long leg
103.3 Dilshan to Pollock, no run, defends to the off
103.4 Dilshan to Pollock, FOUR, on the back foot, punched past cover, no
sweeper
103.5 Dilshan to Pollock, no run, defends to the off
103.6 Dilshan to Pollock, one run, outside off, forward, nudges behind
square on the off and the follow-on is avoided
End of over 104 (6 runs) South Africa 287/5 (trail by 199 runs)
TM Dilshan 1-0-6-0 - City End
SM Pollock 25* (47b 3x4) JA Rudolph 65* (201b 10x4)
Match State: Drinks
104.1 Vaas to Pollock, no run, well forward outside the leg, looks for
the run, Vaas is through, Pollock races back
104.2 Vaas to Pollock, no run, outside off, leaves him off the pitch,
beats the edge by a fraction
104.3 Vaas to Pollock, no run, fullish on the off, gets the full bat to
it this time, stroked to mid off
104.4 Vaas to Pollock, OUT: outside off, slower ball, off spinner, gets
up, thick edge to gully, deserved wicket for Vaas, had Pollock in
trouble the whole over
South Africa 287/6, Partnership of 62
SM Pollock c Sangakkara b Vaas 25 (51b 3x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 65* (201b 10x4) WPUJC Vaas 20.4-9-41-1 (5nb)
L Klusener 49 68 11 1904 174 33.40 4 8
104.5 Vaas to Klusener, no run, fullish, leg stump angle, into the pad
104.6 Vaas to Klusener, (noball) no run, oversteps, gets forward, stroked
to the bowler
104.6 Vaas to Klusener, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 105 (1 run) South Africa 288/6 (trail by 198 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 21-9-42-1 (6nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 65* (201b 10x4) L Klusener 0* (3b)
105.1 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets well forward, pads
away with bowler round the wicket
105.2 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, fuller ball, turns into the pad, well
outside off
105.3 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, gets forward, on line, defends to his
feet
105.4 Dilshan to Rudolph, one run, leg stump line, gently forward and
nudges behind square on the leg side
Mahela moved into a silly wide mid off
105.5 Dilshan to Klusener, no run, flighted up, forward, defends to the
off
105.6 Dilshan to Klusener, no run, gets well across, defends down the
pitch
End of over 106 (1 run) South Africa 289/6 (trail by 197 runs)
TM Dilshan 2-0-7-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 66* (205b 10x4) L Klusener 0* (5b)
106.1 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off as some dark
looking clouds makes their way towards the ground
106.2 Vaas to Rudolph, one run, outside off, well forward, stroked into
the gap at cover
106.3 Vaas to Klusener, no run, outside off, left alone
Wind also picking up
106.4 Vaas to Klusener, no run, fuller ball on the off, drives, hand
comes off the bat, ball runs away to mid off
106.5 Vaas to Klusener, two runs, fullish on the legs, worked straight,
heavy bat keeps it just ahead of a chasing mid on
106.6 Vaas to Klusener, no run
End of over 107 (3 runs) South Africa 292/6 (trail by 194 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 22-9-45-1 (6nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 67* (207b 10x4) L Klusener 2* (9b)
107.1 Dilshan to Rudolph, one run
107.2 Dilshan to Klusener, no run
107.3 Dilshan to Klusener, no run
107.4 Dilshan to Klusener, legbye: two runs, leg side, off the pad, runs
away fine
107.5 Dilshan to Klusener, no run, forward, defends with a dead bat down
the pitch
107.6 Dilshan to Klusener, no run, outside off, gets well across, pads
away, no shot, appeal, turned down
End of over 108 (3 runs) South Africa 295/6 (trail by 191 runs)
TM Dilshan 3-0-8-0 - City End
JA Rudolph 68* (208b 10x4) L Klusener 2* (14b)
Maharoof 17-8-38-0 replaces Vaas 22-9-45-1
108.1 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, full, drives, beats the
outside edge
Rudolph down to the umpire, sightscreen covering flapping in the
wind
108.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the legs, worked square to
square leg, big NOOO from Klusener
108.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, forward, stroked
into the covers
108.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, good length, half
forward defending down the pitch
108.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, on line, back of a length, gets back
and angled on the bounce to gully
108.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, line and length, defends from the
front foot towards cover
End of over 109 (maiden) South Africa 295/6 (trail by 191 runs)
MF Maharoof 18-9-38-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
L Klusener 2* (14b) JA Rudolph 68* (214b 10x4)
109.1 Dilshan to Klusener, no run, flighted up from round the wicket,
well forward, defends
109.2 Dilshan to Klusener, OUT: on line, flighted in, gets the bat way
ahead of the pad as he defends, inside edge, pad, silly mid off
South Africa 295/7, Partnership of 8
L Klusener c Jayawardene b Dilshan 2 (16b 0x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 68* (214b 10x4) TM Dilshan 3.2-0-8-1
N Boje 24 33 6 647 85 23.96 0 2
109.3 Dilshan to Boje, three runs, outside off, forward, edges, between
the keeper and slip, well placed edge
109.4 Dilshan to Rudolph, one run, outside off, bit short, gets back and
guides the cut behind square
109.5 Dilshan to Boje, one run, leg stump line, on the sweep to long leg,
300 comes up
109.6 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, straight one, on the late
cut, plays over the ball
End of over 110 (5 runs) South Africa 300/7 (trail by 186 runs)
TM Dilshan 4-0-13-1 - City End
N Boje 4* (2b) JA Rudolph 69* (216b 10x4)
110.1 Maharoof to Boje, one run, leg stump line, worked off the legs to
long leg
110.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, legbye: one run
110.3 Maharoof to Boje, no run
110.4 Maharoof to Boje, no run
110.5 Maharoof to Boje, three runs, full on the legs, driven to wide long
on, Vaas hauls it in
110.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 111 (5 runs) South Africa 305/7 (trail by 181 runs)
MF Maharoof 19-9-42-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
N Boje 8* (6b) JA Rudolph 69* (218b 10x4)
111.1 Dilshan to Boje, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it, beaten
111.2 Dilshan to Boje, FOUR, fullish on the legs, sweeps well to mid
wicket
111.3 Dilshan to Boje, FOUR, full on the legs, drives straight, Vaas
round from mid on, dives over the ball, sloppy fielding that
111.4 Dilshan to Boje, no run, well forward, defends to the off
111.5 Dilshan to Boje, no run, well forward on the off, gets well ver it
smothering any turn
111.6 Dilshan to Boje, two runs, fullish and flighted outside off,
stroked into the ground from the front foot, but finds the gap at
cover
End of over 112 (10 runs) South Africa 315/7 (trail by 171 runs)
TM Dilshan 5-0-23-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 69* (218b 10x4) N Boje 18* (12b 2x4)
112.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, (noball) two runs, oversteps, I think, too
full, drives past a chasing cover
112.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, defends to the off
112.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, fullish, stroked past cover,
sweeper in place now
112.3 Muralitharan to Boje, no run
112.4 Muralitharan to Boje, (noball) one run, leg stump line, short,
whipped around to long leg
112.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward just outside off,
pads it away to the off
112.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, outside off, forward, opens the
face, runs it past gully
112.6 Muralitharan to Boje, one run, well forward, gently pushed into the
covers, quick run taken
End of over 113 (8 runs) South Africa 323/7 (trail by 163 runs)
M Muralitharan 37-7-111-2 (3nb) - Fort End
N Boje 20* (15b 2x4) JA Rudolph 73* (223b 10x4)
Match State: Drinks
Dilshan off 5-0-23-1 for Jayasuriya 14-6-22-2
113.1 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, well forward outside off, pad bats to
the off
113.2 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, well forward and over it, defends to
the off
113.3 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, on line, bit short, gets back working
it to short fine leg
113.4 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, gets a bit back, dabs from line to the
on side
113.5 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, fuller ball, stuck in the crease, dabs
out to the on side
113.6 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, outside off, forward, all defensive
End of over 114 (maiden) South Africa 323/7 (trail by 163 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 15-7-22-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 73* (223b 10x4) N Boje 20* (21b 2x4)
114.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, back, leaves as it
turns away more
114.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward outside off, stroked
defensively to cover
114.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward, stroked to
the off, bit late on the shot, beaten as it rips away from the
left hander
114.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, short outside off, left alone,
sharp away from the bat
114.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the off, drives firmly
straight at extra cover
114.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 115 (maiden) South Africa 323/7 (trail by 163 runs)
M Muralitharan 38-8-111-2 (3nb) - Fort End
N Boje 20* (21b 2x4) JA Rudolph 73* (229b 10x4)
115.1 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, outside off, gets well forward, getting
some nice turn back at the left handers
115.2 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, well forward outside off, gets very low
on the front foot, defends
115.3 Jayasuriya to Boje, two runs, on the back foot, punched into the
covers, Maharoof chases
115.4 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, fullish on the off, turns as he strokes
down the pitch
115.5 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, on line and length, gets carefully
forward, dabs down the pitch
115.6 Jayasuriya to Boje, SIX, leg stump full toss, on it in a flash,
slogs it well over wide long on, went a long waaaaay
End of over 116 (8 runs) South Africa 331/7 (trail by 155 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 16-7-30-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 73* (229b 10x4) N Boje 28* (27b 2x4 1x6)
116.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
116.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, spinning
away from the bat
116.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, legbye: one run
116.4 Muralitharan to Boje, no run
116.5 Muralitharan to Boje, no run
116.6 Muralitharan to Boje, one run, leg stump line, gets back worked
against the turn to the on side
End of over 117 (2 runs) South Africa 333/7 (trail by 153 runs)
M Muralitharan 39-8-112-2 (3nb) - Fort End
N Boje 29* (30b 2x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 73* (232b 10x4)
117.1 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, forward, nudges to the on side
117.2 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, flighted on the off, gets the purchase
back into the defensive bat
117.3 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, well forward outside off, off the pad,
catch it comes from behind the stumps, no appeal
117.4 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, full, drives, almost yorks him, rolls
away to cover
117.5 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, gets well forward, stoops low over the
ball, smothers
117.6 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, all defensive from the front foot
End of over 118 (maiden) South Africa 333/7 (trail by 153 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 17-8-30-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 73* (232b 10x4) N Boje 29* (36b 2x4 1x6)
Tripple Nelson has Sheperd on the hop
He has lost a few kilos today, 111, 222, 333
118.1 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, leg side, bit short, worked square on
the leg
118.2 Chandana to Boje, no run, well forward, looks to drive, dips on
him, adjusts to the defence
118.3 Chandana to Boje, no run, short leg stump line, back, turned
straight at backward square leg
118.4 Chandana to Boje, no run, outside off, forward, drives away from
the body, dips again, ends up misstiming to mid off
118.5 Chandana to Boje, no run, shortish outside off, does turn back,
cramps him up on the cut
118.6 Chandana to Boje, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 119 (1 run) South Africa 334/7 (trail by 152 runs)
UDU Chandana 17-0-60-0 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 74* (233b 10x4) N Boje 29* (41b 2x4 1x6)
119.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, fullish, gets him coming forward,
nudges to the on side
119.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, forward, lazy stroke to the off,
into the back of the shoe, nearly back to the stumps
119.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, leg stump, back, glances, beaten
119.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
119.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, three runs, outside off, fullish, past cover
point, Maharoof chases, not the quickest on two legs, dives and
does stop the four
119.6 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
punched to cover
End of over 120 (3 runs) South Africa 337/7 (trail by 149 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 18-8-33-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 77* (238b 10x4) N Boje 29* (42b 2x4 1x6)
120.1 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, flighted up, gets forward, full flow of
the bat on the drive, fetch that one, great shot
120.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, fullish again on the off, stroked to
the bowler
120.3 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, full, replay of the previous drive,
races away past extra cover
120.4 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, shorter on the off,
dabs to the on side
120.5 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, flighted outside off, drives, but gets
it off the bottom of the bat to the off
120.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets back, pads covering
the stumps, turns back into the defensive bat
End of over 121 (8 runs) South Africa 345/7 (trail by 141 runs)
UDU Chandana 18-0-68-0 - Fort End
N Boje 29* (42b 2x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 85* (244b 12x4)
121.1 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run
121.2 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run
121.3 Jayasuriya to Boje, one run, fullish on the legs, nurdles it round
the corner
121.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, fullish on the legs, gently back and
pushed to forward squre leg
121.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, well forward, flatter ball, gets a
good rip on it, turns back into the inside of the front leg
121.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, well forward outside off, pads it
away
End of over 122 (1 run) South Africa 346/7 (trail by 140 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 19-8-34-2 - City End
N Boje 30* (45b 2x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 85* (247b 12x4)
122.1 Dilshan to Boje, one run, forward, sweeps from length towards long
leg
122.2 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, outside off. left alone
122.3 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends back down the
pitch from line and length
122.4 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, big stride in, defends from line
122.5 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, flighted up, not tempted with 1 over to
go, defends
122.6 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets forward, slow turn
allows him to adjust and dab to the off
End of over 123 (1 run) South Africa 347/7 (trail by 139 runs)
TM Dilshan 6-0-24-1 - Fort End
N Boje 31* (46b 2x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 85* (252b 12x4)
Another day going to end on time, should be last over
123.1 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, well flighted, well forward, defends
123.2 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, just outside off, forward, gets well
over it, smothers at his foot
123.3 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, quicker ball, flat, turns back sharply,
defends to the on side from the front fott
123.4 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, fuller, forward, stroked back to the
bowler
123.5 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, round the wicket, well forward, defends
to the off
123.6 Jayasuriya to Boje, no run, gets forward, looking to the on side,
phewwww, plays across the line, leading edge wide of silly point
End of over 124 (maiden) South Africa 347/7 (trail by 139 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 20-9-34-2 - City End
JA Rudolph 85* (252b 12x4) N Boje 31* (52b 2x4 1x6)
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
That brings day three to an end, one that will please the South
Africans and especially Rudolph with a determined effort lasting
most of the day
The pitch looks to be starting to dust up and this Test is still a
long way from being over
Sri Lanka still in the driving seat with South Africa reaching
their objectives: 1) the follow-on and 2) batting out the day
Thanks for you audience and we will be back at 04:30 GMT tomorrow
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ommentary.html, goodnight
Hello and welcome to Wisden CricInfo's live coverage for the 4th
day's play of the first Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa
being held at Galle International Stadium
Umpires come out now followed by the Sri Lanka players
Play is about to get under way
Rudolph and Boje are out there and Vaas is at the top of his mark,
ready to bowl
124.1 Vaas to Rudolph, one run, angling down the leg, tucked away easily
to long leg
124.2 Vaas to Boje, no run, comes on the front foot and defends it to mid
off
124.3 Vaas to Boje, no run, short and wide down the legside
124.4 Vaas to Boje, OUT: Gone! full and angling down the leg, faint
tickle through to keeper, who dives to his right and takes a good
catch
South Africa 348/8, Partnership of 53
N Boje c Kaluwitharana b Vaas 31 (55b 2x4 1x6)
JA Rudolph 86* (253b 12x4) WPUJC Vaas 22.4-9-46-2 (6nb)
Ntini is the the new batsman
124.5 Vaas to Ntini, no run, good length delivery, outside off stump,
left alone
124.6 Vaas to Ntini, no run, angling away outside off to be left alone
End of over 125 (1 run) South Africa 348/8 (trail by 138 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 23-9-46-2 (6nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 86* (253b 12x4) M Ntini 0* (2b)
Muralitharan to bowl from City End
125.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on forward, defended
125.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, tossed well up to the bat,
defended
125.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends
125.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, short and wide outside off, slices
it to short third man
125.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, used his feet and driven to cover
125.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, plays and misses outside off
End of over 126 (maiden) South Africa 348/8 (trail by 138 runs)
M Muralitharan 40-9-112-2 (3nb) - City End
M Ntini 0* (2b) JA Rudolph 86* (259b 12x4)
126.1 Vaas to Ntini, no run, plays and misses to good outswinger
126.2 Vaas to Ntini, no run, defended to cover
126.3 Vaas to Ntini, FOUR, fuller length, slapped it past mid off and
gets off the mark in fine style
126.4 Vaas to Ntini, no run, turned to backward square leg, easy single
there Rudolph denied
126.5 Vaas to Ntini, no run, good ball, attacking the stumps, defends
126.6 Vaas to Ntini, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to mid on
End of over 127 (4 runs) South Africa 352/8 (trail by 134 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 24-9-50-2 (6nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 86* (259b 12x4) M Ntini 4* (8b 1x4)
127.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, compact in defense, playing
forward
127.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, tossed up on legs, driven to mid
wicket
127.3 Muralitharan to Ntini, no run, off the pad to silly mid on
127.4 Muralitharan to Ntini, one run, heaved away to deep mid wicket, on
the bounce to fielder
127.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, two runs, used his feet and miscued a
lofted drive to extra cover, landed safely
127.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, driven to cover
End of over 128 (4 runs) South Africa 356/8 (trail by 130 runs)
M Muralitharan 41-9-116-2 (3nb) - City End
M Ntini 5* (10b 1x4) JA Rudolph 89* (263b 12x4)
128.1 Vaas to Ntini, no run, pushed bac
128.2 Vaas to Ntini, no run, bit of width and Ntini has a wild swing,
makes no connection
128.3 Vaas to Ntini, no run, pushed to cover
128.4 Vaas to Ntini, no run, swings in played on the back foot
128.5 Vaas to Ntini, no run, good ball, drives and gets an inside edge
just past the legstump
128.6 Vaas to Ntini, no run, off the back foot, pushes in to off side
End of over 129 (maiden) South Africa 356/8 (trail by 130 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 25-10-50-2 (6nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 89* (263b 12x4) M Ntini 5* (16b 1x4)
129.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, defended to point
129.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run
129.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, pushed to mid on
129.4 Muralitharan to Ntini, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
spinning into the right hander, defended
129.5 Muralitharan to Ntini, no run, gets well forward and takes it on
the pad
129.6 Muralitharan to Ntini, FOUR, taken on the full and hammered away
past mid on for four, cracking shot that!
End of over 130 (5 runs) South Africa 361/8 (trail by 125 runs)
M Muralitharan 42-9-121-2 (3nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 90* (266b 12x4) M Ntini 9* (19b 2x4)
Jayasuriya replsces Vaas
130.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, pushed back to bowler
130.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, turned to mid wicket, single taken
130.3 Jayasuriya to Ntini, no run, forward in defense
130.4 Jayasuriya to Ntini, no run, line and length, gets forward defends
down the pitch
130.5 Jayasuriya to Ntini, one run, gets forward and strokes it to mid
wicket, easy single
130.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, mistimed a drive back to bowler
End of over 131 (2 runs) South Africa 363/8 (trail by 123 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 21-9-36-2 - Fort End
M Ntini 10* (22b 2x4) JA Rudolph 91* (269b 12x4)
131.1 Muralitharan to Ntini, no run, angling down the leg, rapped on the
pad, loud shout for lbw, not out
131.2 Muralitharan to Ntini, OUT: Ntini swings this one in the air
towards mid-wicket fence, Chandana takes a good diving catch -
diving forward and coming up with the catch
South Africa 363/9, Partnership of 15
M Ntini c Chandana b Muralitharan 10 (24b 2x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 91* (269b 12x4) M Muralitharan 42.2-9-121-3 (3nb)
Hayward is the last man in
131.3 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, sharp turn onto the pad and goes
to slip
131.4 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, pads it out
131.5 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run
131.6 Muralitharan to Hayward, two runs, faint tickle down to fine leg
End of over 132 (2 runs) South Africa 365/9 (trail by 121 runs)
M Muralitharan 43-9-123-3 (3nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 91* (269b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (4b)
132.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, driven to long off
132.2 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, tossed well up to the bat, defended
back
132.3 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, plays and misses outside off
132.4 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, quicker delivery on legs, played it
back
132.5 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, again a quick ball on the stumps,
defends
132.6 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, driven to mid on area
End of over 133 (1 run) South Africa 366/9 (trail by 120 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 22-9-37-2 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 92* (270b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (9b)
133.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, two runs, uses his feet and drives it to
long on, fumble allows the batsmen to run for a couple
133.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, cuts it to deep point
133.3 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, on forward, defended
133.4 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, driven uppishly to mid on
133.5 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, inside edge to backward square
leg, single not taken
133.6 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run
End of over 134 (3 runs) South Africa 369/9 (trail by 117 runs)
M Muralitharan 44-9-126-3 (3nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 95* (272b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (13b)
Match State: Drinks
134.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, defended back to bowler
134.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, width outside off, driven to deep
mid off
134.3 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, tosses up and pitches outside the
line of leg, tires to work it to the onside, misses, ball hits the
pad, stifled appeal, not out
134.4 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, defended
134.5 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, pushed to mid on
134.6 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, forward in defense
End of over 135 (1 run) South Africa 370/9 (trail by 116 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 23-9-38-2 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 96* (274b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (17b)
135.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run
135.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, used his feet and driven to long
off, Rudolph denied a single
135.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, defended to point
135.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, dropped, spin and bounce, thick
outside edge, keeper missed it
135.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, turned to backward square leg
135.6 Muralitharan to Hayward, no run, leans back to a shorter ball and
strokes it to point
End of over 136 (1 run) South Africa 371/9 (trail by 115 runs)
M Muralitharan 45-9-127-3 (3nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 97* (279b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (18b)
136.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, bat-pad defend on the front foot
136.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, dabbed away to the onside
136.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, tucks it behind square to the
onside, Rudolph moves to 98
136.4 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, pitches on middle and spins away,
drives and misses
136.5 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, pushed back
136.6 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run, quicker delivery on pads, big
appeal, umpire not interested
End of over 137 (1 run) South Africa 372/9 (trail by 114 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 24-9-39-2 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 98* (282b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (21b)
137.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, driven to extra cover
137.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, top spinner, gets well forward and
takes it on the pad
137.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run
137.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, two runs, inside edge to fine leg and
brings up his 4th hundred in test cricket, well played
137.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, forward in defense
137.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, dabs it to square leg and retains
the strike
End of over 138 (3 runs) South Africa 375/9 (trail by 111 runs)
M Muralitharan 46-9-130-3 (3nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 101* (288b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (21b)
138.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, off the pad to short fine leg
138.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, padded away
138.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, comes forward and plays solid
looking defensive shot
138.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, bat-pad defend on the front foot
138.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, sliced away behind point to the
offside
138.6 Jayasuriya to Hayward, no run
End of over 139 (1 run) South Africa 376/9 (trail by 110 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 25-9-40-2 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 102* (293b 12x4) M Hayward 2* (22b)
139.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, compact in defense, playing
forward
139.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, off the front foot and defends to
it
139.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off and left alone
139.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, OUT: allout! slashed away thick outside
edge in the hands of keeper, this time Kaluwitharana makes no
mistake, Muralitharan gets another one
South Africa 376/10, Partnership of 13
JA Rudolph c Kaluwitharana b Muralitharan 102 (297b 12x4 0x6)
M Hayward 2* (22b) M Muralitharan 46.4-9-130-4 (3nb)
Sri Lanka takes a handly lead of 110 runs
We will be back in 10 minutes time for the start of Sri Lanka 2nd
innings
Match State: Innings Break
The players are in the middle
Sri Lanka are about to start their 2nd innings
Atapattu and Jayasuriya are the Sri Lanka opening batsmen
Atapattu is the batsman on strike
Pollock it is with the new ball, two slips and a gully
0.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off and left alone
0.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, turned to square leg
0.3 Pollock to Atapattu, bye: two runs, outside off stump, left alone,
keeper misses it
0.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, lets the ball go, outside off stump
0.5 Pollock to Atapattu, (noball) no run, oversteps, driven to mid off
0.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, good length outside the off stump,
left alone
0.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, left alone outside off, slightly wide,
no need to play at that
End of over 1 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 3/0 (lead by 113 runs)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 0* (7b)
Hayward to share the new ball
1.1 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, short and wide down the leg
1.2 Hayward to Jayasuriya, two runs, whipped away off his legs to long
leg
1.3 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, width outside off, Jayasuriya goes
after it and gets a thick bottom edge, on the bounce to keeper
1.4 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, defended to mid off
1.5 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, turned to square leg
1.6 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a good length, defended
back
End of over 2 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 5/0 (lead by 115 runs)
M Hayward 1-0-2-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 0* (7b) ST Jayasuriya 2* (6b)
2.1 Pollock to Atapattu, wide: no run
2.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, well forward, comes into Atapattu,
takes the pad, appeal, but umpire correctly says not out
2.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside off and left alone
2.3 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, defended on the front foot
2.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, pitches outside off, covers up and
left it through to keeper
2.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, again just wide of the off stump, no
shot offered
2.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, fuller length, driven to mid off
End of over 3 (1 run) Sri Lanka 6/0 (lead by 116 runs)
SM Pollock 2-0-2-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 2* (6b) MS Atapattu 0* (13b)
3.1 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, on the leg stump
line, gets back, dabs to the onside
3.2 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, short ball, stands tall on his toes
and strokes it to point
3.3 Hayward to Jayasuriya, two runs, a touch wide outside off, cracks
it to backward point, well fielded by Rudolph
3.4 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, bounce and movement, outside the
off, left alone
3.5 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, plays and misses outside off, was a
pacy outswinger
3.6 Hayward to Jayasuriya, FOUR, yorker on legs, well played by
Jayasuriya to fine leg for four
End of over 4 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 12/0 (lead by 122 runs)
M Hayward 2-0-8-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 0* (13b) ST Jayasuriya 8* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, comes on the front foot and defends
4.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, defended to point
4.3 Pollock to Atapattu, one run, width outside off, slashed away, half
stop by gully fielder, off the mark
4.4 Pollock to Jayasuriya, (noball) one run, turned to fine leg area
4.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, good drive, straight back and hits the
stumps at non-striker end
4.5 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, again driven firmly back to bowler
4.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, outside the off stump, testing
delivery, left alone
End of over 5 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 15/0 (lead by 125 runs)
SM Pollock 3-0-5-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 9* (13b 1x4) MS Atapattu 1* (19b)
5.1 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, a bouncer and he ducks
5.2 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, short, back and punches to point
5.3 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, again a short pitch ball, guided to
point
5.4 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, good ball, attacking the stumps,
defends
5.5 Hayward to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
cut away over the gully fielder, deliberately played in the air,
well over the fielder
5.6 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, defended to cover
End of over 6 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 19/0 (lead by 129 runs)
M Hayward 3-0-12-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 1* (19b) ST Jayasuriya 13* (19b 2x4)
6.1 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, was well outside off and well left
6.2 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, again out side the off stump left it
6.3 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, defended on the frontf oot
6.4 Pollock to Atapattu, no run, again defended on the front foot to
point
6.5 Pollock to Atapattu, FOUR, driven staright back past the bowler to
the long off boundary
6.6 Pollock to Atapattu, no run
End of over 7 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 23/0 (lead by 133 runs)
SM Pollock 4-0-9-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 13* (19b 2x4) MS Atapattu 5* (25b 1x4)
7.1 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run
7.2 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, bouncer, safely ducked
7.3 Hayward to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run
7.3 Hayward to Jayasuriya, one run, short ball on legs, tucked away off
his hips to mid wicket
7.4 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, bounce and movement outside off, left
alone
7.5 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, good length delivery, defended to
point
7.6 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, on the backfoot and a watchful
defensive push to point
End of over 8 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 25/0 (lead by 135 runs)
M Hayward 4-0-14-0 (1nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 14* (23b 2x4) MS Atapattu 5* (28b 1x4)
8.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, defended back to bowler
8.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, inside edge to square leg
8.3 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to cover
8.4 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to point
8.5 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, on the front foot and strokes it to
point
8.6 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, defended on the front foot
End of over 9 (maiden) Sri Lanka 25/0 (lead by 135 runs)
SM Pollock 5-1-9-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
MS Atapattu 5* (28b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 14* (29b 2x4)
9.1 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, plenty of width outside off, slashed
away straight to deep point fielder
9.2 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, good length, kicks up off the pitch,
plays and misses
9.3 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, driven to mid off
9.4 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, good length, on target, defended
9.5 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, fuller length, driven to mid off
9.6 Hayward to Atapattu, no run, pushed to point and that's lunch on
day four
End of over 10 (maiden) Sri Lanka 25/0 (lead by 135 runs)
M Hayward 5-1-14-0 (1nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 14* (29b 2x4) MS Atapattu 5* (34b 1x4)
Get back to us at 07:10 GMT for the after lunch session
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Hello and welcome back!
Players making their way back to the middle, all set for the start
of the post Lunch session
Klusener to bowl to Jayasuriya
10.1 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, off the pad to square leg
10.2 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, full and outside off stump, driven
to cover
10.3 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, gets forward, inswing to the left
hander, into the pad as this comes back, appeal, just saved by a
little inside edge into the pad
10.4 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, outside off and left alone
10.5 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, struck firmly back to bowler
10.6 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, squeezed into the off side
End of over 11 (1 run) Sri Lanka 26/0 (lead by 136 runs)
L Klusener 1-0-1-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 15* (35b 2x4) MS Atapattu 5* (34b 1x4)
Ntini into the attack
11.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, angled across the left hander, driven
to cover
11.2 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to cover
11.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, a quick bouncer, hits him on the body
11.4 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
it to cover
11.5 Ntini to Jayasuriya, two runs, short, back and punches into the
offside
11.6 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed to cover for a quick single
End of over 12 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 29/0 (lead by 139 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-3-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 18* (41b 2x4) MS Atapattu 5* (34b 1x4)
12.1 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller length outside off, whipped
away in the air, on the bounce to square leg fielder
12.2 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, turned to square leg
12.3 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, pushes it infront of point and
gets a quick single
12.4 Klusener to Atapattu, legbye: one run, to backward square leg
12.5 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, comes into him
off the pitch, back and defensive push to the on side
12.6 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, from wider of the crease, on
target, defended
End of over 13 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 31/0 (lead by 141 runs)
L Klusener 2-0-2-0 - Fort End
MS Atapattu 5* (35b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 19* (46b 2x4)
13.1 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, defended on the front foot
13.2 Ntini to Atapattu, two runs, angling into the batsman, a firm
defensive push to cover
13.3 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, turned to square leg
13.4 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, bounce and movement, outside the off,
left alone
13.5 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, defended on the backfoot
13.6 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, turned to mid wicket, easy single
End of over 14 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 34/0 (lead by 144 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-6-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 8* (41b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 19* (46b 2x4)
14.1 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, down the leg
14.2 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, defended to
point
14.3 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, pushed to mid on
14.4 Klusener to Atapattu, FOUR, fabulous cover drive for four,
fantastic shot!
14.5 Klusener to Atapattu, no run
14.6 Klusener to Atapattu, bye: two runs, slower delivery outside off,
batsman and keeper misses it
End of over 15 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 40/0 (lead by 150 runs)
L Klusener 3-0-6-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 19* (46b 2x4) MS Atapattu 12* (47b 2x4)
15.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, on middle and off, gets behind the
line and defends to cover
15.2 Ntini to Jayasuriya, FOUR, pitched short wide outside the off
stump, square cut past the point fielder, perfectly timed shot and
the ball races away to the boundary
15.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run
15.4 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run
15.5 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to mid off
15.6 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, well directed bouncer, lobs it in the
air, landed safely
End of over 16 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 45/0 (lead by 155 runs)
M Ntini 3-0-11-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 24* (52b 3x4) MS Atapattu 12* (47b 2x4)
16.1 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, driven to cover
16.2 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, slower delivery outside off, tries
to play and misses
16.3 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, well directed shot pitch delivery,
defended
16.4 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, whipped away to deep square leg
16.5 Klusener to Atapattu, FOUR, a touch wide outside off, guided to
backward of point to the offside, no third man four runs
16.6 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, short on legs, turned to square leg
End of over 17 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 50/0 (lead by 160 runs)
L Klusener 4-0-11-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 25* (56b 3x4) MS Atapattu 16* (49b 3x4)
17.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, inside edge to fine leg
17.2 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, short ball, pulled away to long leg
17.3 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run
17.4 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run
17.5 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, angling into the batsman, defended
17.6 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, bouncer, safely ducked
End of over 18 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 52/0 (lead by 162 runs)
M Ntini 4-0-13-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 17* (50b 3x4) ST Jayasuriya 26* (61b 3x4)
18.1 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, driven to cover
18.2 Klusener to Atapattu, one run, guided to backward point
18.3 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, nudged down to backward point,
easy single
18.4 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, short of a good length, defended
18.5 Klusener to Atapattu, no run
18.6 Klusener to Atapattu, two runs, cut away to backward point, good
diving stop by Kallis
End of over 19 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 56/0 (lead by 166 runs)
L Klusener 5-0-15-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 27* (62b 3x4) MS Atapattu 20* (55b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
19.1 Ntini to Jayasuriya, one run, leans back to a shorter ball and
guides it to backward point
19.2 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, bouncer, ducks underneath it
19.3 Ntini to Atapattu, FOUR, over-pitched ball that is well driven
through the off side ring, classic cover drive
19.4 Ntini to Atapattu, no run, and another one is banged in short,
ducked under
19.5 Ntini to Atapattu, one run, opens the face and runs the ball down
to third man
19.6 Ntini to Jayasuriya, no run, driven powerfully to cover, well
fielded by Dippenaar, saved certain four
End of over 20 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 62/0 (lead by 172 runs)
M Ntini 5-0-19-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 25* (61b 4x4) ST Jayasuriya 28* (62b 3x4)
20.1 Klusener to Atapattu, no run, pushed back to bowler
20.2 Klusener to Atapattu, OUT: pitches outside the off stump and nipped
back in, keeps low and hits on pad, appeal and umpire puts his
finger up
Sri Lanka 62/1, Partnership of 62
MS Atapattu lbw b Klusener 25 (63b 4x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 28* (62b 3x4) L Klusener 5.2-0-15-1
Sangakkara is the new batsman
20.3 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, guides it to third man and gets
off the mark
20.4 Klusener to Jayasuriya, FOUR, on the backfoot and slashed away
between point and cover
20.5 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, defended to point
20.6 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed to mid off for a quick
single
End of over 21 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 68/1 (lead by 178 runs)
L Klusener 6-0-21-1 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 33* (65b 4x4) KC Sangakkara 1* (1b)
Boje on
21.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, two runs, short ball, cuts it to short third
man
21.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, pushes it to cover
21.3 Boje to Sangakkara, no run
21.4 Boje to Sangakkara, no run
21.5 Boje to Sangakkara, FOUR, short ball, goes back and cuts it to deep
cover for four
21.6 Boje to Sangakkara, no run, well tossed up, went to drive, got the
big inside edge to short mid wicket
End of over 22 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 75/1 (lead by 185 runs)
N Boje 1-0-7-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 36* (67b 4x4) KC Sangakkara 5* (5b 1x4)
22.1 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to cover
22.2 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run, on middle and leg, drives it to mid
on
22.3 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, again outside leg, drives itot
short mid wicket and run a single
22.4 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, full ball, just outside off,
drives it to mid off, missfields and batsmen run a single
22.5 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run
22.6 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 23 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 77/1 (lead by 187 runs)
L Klusener 7-0-23-1 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 6* (6b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 37* (72b 4x4)
23.1 Boje to Sangakkara, one run, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
drives it to midon
23.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
23.3 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, tosses up, jut outside off, guides it
to short third man and run a single
23.4 Boje to Sangakkara, no run, short in length delivery, goes back and
defends it to mid on
23.5 Boje to Sangakkara, FOUR, well flighted ball, driven thorugh cover
for four
23.6 Boje to Sangakkara, no run, tosses up, comes down the wicket,
drives it back to bowler
End of over 24 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 83/1 (lead by 193 runs)
N Boje 2-0-13-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 38* (74b 4x4) KC Sangakkara 11* (10b 2x4)
24.1 Klusener to Jayasuriya, one run, on legs, turns it to backward
square leg
24.2 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, on legstump, turned to short mid
wicket
24.3 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, on target, defends it to cover
24.4 Klusener to Sangakkara, no run, full ball, nice drive to mid off
fielder
24.5 Klusener to Sangakkara, one run, slower ball, outside leg, truns it
to square leg and run a single
24.6 Klusener to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 25 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 85/1 (lead by 195 runs)
L Klusener 8-0-25-1 - Fort End
KC Sangakkara 12* (14b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 39* (76b 4x4)
25.1 Boje to Sangakkara, one run, short ball, goes back and turns it to
square leg
25.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, three runs, tosses up, sweeps it away to fine
leg, Dippenaar chases it and save one run
25.3 Boje to Sangakkara, OUT: comes down the wicket, takes it on the
full, misstimes it, ball went hgih in the air to midoff, Hayward
takes an excellent catch
Sri Lanka 89/2, Partnership of 27
KC Sangakkara c Hayward b Boje 13 (16b 2x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 42* (77b 4x4) N Boje 2.3-0-17-1
Jayawardene in
25.4 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
25.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
25.6 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 26 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 89/2 (lead by 199 runs)
N Boje 3-0-17-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (0b) ST Jayasuriya 42* (80b 4x4)
26.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
26.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
26.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
26.4 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
26.5 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
26.6 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 27 (maiden) Sri Lanka 89/2 (lead by 199 runs)
JH Kallis 1-1-0-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 42* (80b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (6b)
27.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
27.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
27.3 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, turns it to fine leg
27.4 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front
foot
27.5 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front
foot
27.6 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
goes for the drive, gets the inner edge to legside
End of over 28 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 91/2 (lead by 201 runs)
N Boje 4-0-19-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 1* (9b) ST Jayasuriya 43* (83b 4x4)
28.1 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run, on target, defends it on the front
foot
28.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, no run
28.3 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run, turned to fine leg
28.4 Kallis to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, short ball way over batsman
head
28.4 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run
28.5 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, guides it to point
28.6 Kallis to Jayasuriya, one run, turned to fine leg
End of over 29 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 94/2 (lead by 204 runs)
JH Kallis 2-1-3-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 44* (86b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 2* (12b)
29.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, three runs, tosses up, guides it to third man
region
29.2 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front
foot
29.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run, tosses up, defeneds it to leg
29.4 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, turned to short mid wicket
29.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, tosses up, sweeps it to long leg
29.6 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 30 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 99/2 (lead by 209 runs)
N Boje 5-0-24-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 48* (88b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 3* (16b)
30.1 Kallis to Jayasuriya, one run
30.2 Kallis to Jayawardene, one run
30.3 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run
30.4 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, short and raising delivery,. left
alone
30.5 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, short and wide, played to gully, good
stop by fielder there
30.6 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, another short ball, no shot offered
End of over 31 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 101/2 (lead by 211 runs)
JH Kallis 3-1-5-0 (1w) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 4* (17b) ST Jayasuriya 49* (93b 4x4)
Boje to continue, over the wicket to right hand batsman
31.1 Boje to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid wicket and quick single
taken
31.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, Fifty, flighted delivery on the off,
swept away nicely to long leg
31.3 Boje to Jayawardene, no run
31.4 Boje to Jayawardene, OUT: What a catch! pitched outside the leg
stump, Jayawardene comes down the track and loafted over mid on,
ball traveled high in the air and Rudolph ran from mid on and
taken well judge catch at long off
Sri Lanka 103/3, Partnership of 14
DPMD Jayawardene c Rudolph b Boje 5 (20b 0x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 50* (94b 4x4) N Boje 5.4-0-26-2
Thilan Samaraweera is the new batsman and Jayasuriya to face
31.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
31.6 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 32 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 103/3 (lead by 213 runs)
N Boje 6-0-26-2 - City End
TT Samaraweera 0* (0b) ST Jayasuriya 50* (96b 4x4)
32.1 Kallis to Samaraweera, no run, defended back to the bowler
32.2 Kallis to Samaraweera, two runs, on the middle and leg, played to
vacant mid wicket
32.3 Kallis to Samaraweera, no run
32.4 Kallis to Samaraweera, no run, on the back foot, defenede to mid on
32.5 Kallis to Samaraweera, one run, outside the off, guided to third
man
32.6 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, driven straight to gully
End of over 33 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 106/3 (lead by 216 runs)
JH Kallis 4-1-8-0 (1w) - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 3* (5b) ST Jayasuriya 50* (97b 4x4)
33.1 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, played to cover and quick single
taken
33.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, driven to covers
33.3 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
33.4 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
33.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
33.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
End of over 34 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 108/3 (lead by 218 runs)
N Boje 7-0-28-2 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 51* (98b 4x4) TT Samaraweera 4* (10b)
34.1 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, short in length delivery, punches it
to cover
34.2 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, full ball, drives it to mid off
34.3 Kallis to Jayasuriya, one run, turned to ifne leg
34.4 Kallis to Samaraweera, one run, tucked away off his hips to long
leg
34.5 Kallis to Jayasuriya, no run, well wide outside off, drives and
misees
34.6 Kallis to Jayasuriya, one run, punches it to mid off
End of over 35 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 111/3 (lead by 221 runs)
JH Kallis 5-1-11-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 53* (103b 4x4) TT Samaraweera 5* (11b)
35.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
35.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run
35.3 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, tosses up, goes for the sweep, misses
35.4 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, turned to short mid wicket and run a
single
35.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
35.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
End of over 36 (1 run) Sri Lanka 112/3 (lead by 222 runs)
N Boje 8-0-29-2 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 54* (107b 4x4) TT Samaraweera 5* (13b)
Players are off for tea
Match State: Tea - Day 4
The after tea session about to start
Players headed out now
Pollock will bowl to Jayasuriya
36.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run
36.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, short in length delivery, guides it
to short man
36.3 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run, on middle and leg, turns it to
fine leg
36.4 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, guides it to point, kallis dives and
save one run
36.5 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, on target, pushes it to cover
36.6 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, short ball outside off, cuts it to
third man region
End of over 37 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 115/3 (lead by 225 runs)
SM Pollock 6-1-12-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 56* (112b 4x4) TT Samaraweera 6* (14b)
hayward back onto attack
37.1 Hayward to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short ball, pulls it to long leg for
four
37.2 Hayward to Jayasuriya, one run, again short ball, another pull shot
to backward square leg
37.3 Hayward to Samaraweera, one run, short in length delivery, half
pull shot to deep mid wicket for another single
37.4 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, guides it to point
37.5 Hayward to Jayasuriya, no run, slower ball, down the legside
37.6 Hayward to Jayasuriya, one run, short in length delivery, tucked
away to backward square leg
End of over 38 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 122/3 (lead by 232 runs)
M Hayward 6-1-21-0 (1nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 62* (117b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 7* (15b)
38.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, short in length delivery, punches it
to short cover
38.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, just outside off, slices it away to
third man
38.3 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, good length delivery, gets right
behind the line, defends it to cover
38.4 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
38.5 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
38.6 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
End of over 39 (1 run) Sri Lanka 123/3 (lead by 233 runs)
SM Pollock 7-1-13-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 63* (119b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 7* (19b)
Boje on
39.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed to cover
39.2 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
39.3 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, pushed to mid on and run a single
39.4 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, turn to short fine leg
39.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, pushes it to cover and run a quick
single
39.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, tosses up, tries to sweep it, hits on
pads
End of over 40 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 126/3 (lead by 236 runs)
N Boje 9-0-32-2 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 65* (122b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 8* (22b)
40.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, short ball outside off, guides it
to third man
40.2 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, on target, defends it back to
bowler
40.3 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, turned to short mid wicket
40.4 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, down the legside, Boucher unable to
gather it cleanly
40.5 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, pushed to midon
40.6 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, on target, defended to cover
End of over 41 (1 run) Sri Lanka 127/3 (lead by 237 runs)
SM Pollock 8-1-14-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 66* (123b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 8* (27b)
41.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front foot
back to bowler
41.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front foot
41.3 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to cover
41.4 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, tosses up, well down the legside, left
alone
41.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
drives it to long off
41.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, full toss, comes down the wicket and
drives it back to bowler
End of over 42 (1 run) Sri Lanka 128/3 (lead by 238 runs)
N Boje 10-0-33-2 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 67* (128b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 8* (28b)
42.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run, on target, pushed back to bowler
42.2 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run, full ball, drives it to mid off and
run a single
42.3 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, short in length delivery, guides it
to gully
42.4 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run
42.5 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, on target, drives it to mid on
42.6 Pollock to Samaraweera, no run, on target, pushed to mid off
End of over 43 (1 run) Sri Lanka 129/3 (lead by 239 runs)
SM Pollock 9-1-15-0 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 68* (130b 5x4) TT Samaraweera 8* (32b)
43.1 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, off the pads to leg
43.2 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, short ball, on legs, turns it to square
leg
43.3 Boje to Jayasuriya, no run, short ball outside off, cuts itto
point, wants a single sent back
43.4 Boje to Jayasuriya, FOUR, tosses up, drives it on the front foot to
deep cover for four
43.5 Boje to Jayasuriya, one run, tosses up, pushes it wide of mid off
fielder
43.6 Boje to Samaraweera, FOUR, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
drives it wide of midoff for four, excellent shot!
End of over 44 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 138/3 (lead by 248 runs)
N Boje 11-0-42-2 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 73* (135b 6x4) TT Samaraweera 12* (33b 1x4)
44.1 Pollock to Jayasuriya, one run
44.2 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run
44.3 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run
44.4 Pollock to Jayasuriya, no run
44.5 Pollock to Jayasuriya, OUT: outside off, tries to defend it, gets
an edge in the hands of Boucher behind the stumps
Sri Lanka 140/4, Partnership of 37
ST Jayasuriya c Boucher b Pollock 74 (139b 6x4 0x6)
TT Samaraweera 13* (34b 1x4) SM Pollock 9.5-1-17-1 (1w 2nb)
Dilshan in
44.6 Pollock to Dilshan, no run
End of over 45 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 140/4 (lead by 250 runs)
SM Pollock 10-1-17-1 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 13* (34b 1x4) TM Dilshan 0* (1b)
45.1 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, tosses up, well down the legside
45.2 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, drives it to long off
45.3 Boje to Dilshan, no run
45.4 Boje to Dilshan, one run
45.5 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
45.6 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
End of over 46 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 142/4 (lead by 252 runs)
N Boje 12-0-44-2 - City End
TM Dilshan 1* (3b) TT Samaraweera 14* (38b 1x4)
46.1 Pollock to Dilshan, OUT: sharp inswinger, tries to play across the
line, hit on pads, appeal for lbw, finger goes up, Pollock Strikes
again!
Sri Lanka 142/5, Partnership of 2
TM Dilshan lbw b Pollock 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
TT Samaraweera 14* (38b 1x4) SM Pollock 10.1-1-17-2 (1w 2nb)
Kaluwitharana in
46.2 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, defends it to cover
46.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run
46.4 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, defends it to point
46.5 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, inswinger, hit on pads, going
down the legside
46.6 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, full ball, drives it back to
bowler
End of over 47 (maiden) Sri Lanka 142/5 (lead by 252 runs)
SM Pollock 11-2-17-2 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 14* (38b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 0* (5b)
47.1 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, arm ball, outside leg, pads it away
47.2 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, tosses up, defends it to leg and run
a single
47.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
drives it to square leg
47.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, down the legside, left alone
47.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, again tosses up, outside leg,
defends it on the front foot
47.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, defended to silly point
End of over 48 (1 run) Sri Lanka 143/5 (lead by 253 runs)
N Boje 13-0-45-2 - City End
TT Samaraweera 15* (40b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 0* (9b)
48.1 Pollock to Samaraweera, one run, turn to fine leg
48.2 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, pushed to cover
48.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, (noball) no run, full ball, drives it to
mid off
48.3 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, short in length delivery, cuts it
to point
48.4 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, inswinger, turns it to square leg
48.5 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, on middle and off, defended on
the front foot to offside
48.6 Pollock to Kaluwitharana, no run, turned to short mid wicket
End of over 49 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 145/5 (lead by 255 runs)
SM Pollock 12-2-19-2 (1w 3nb) - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 16* (41b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 0* (15b)
49.1 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
49.2 Boje to Samaraweera, no run
49.3 Boje to Samaraweera, two runs
49.4 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, pushes it to mid off with soft hands
and run a single
49.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run
49.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, sweeps it to long leg
End of over 50 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 149/5 (lead by 259 runs)
N Boje 14-0-49-2 - City End
RS Kaluwitharana 1* (17b) TT Samaraweera 19* (45b 1x4)
Klusener back on
50.1 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, defends it back to
bowler
50.2 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, sharp inswinger, tries to cut it
too close from the body, misstimes it to point
50.3 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, slower ball, defends it to point
and wants a single, sent back
50.4 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, no run, on target, leans well forward,
defends it to cover
50.5 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, slightly short in length, goes
back and pulls it to deep mid wicket for four
50.6 Klusener to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, again short ball, same shot and
same result, another four to mid wicket
End of over 51 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 157/5 (lead by 267 runs)
L Klusener 9-0-33-1 - Fort End
TT Samaraweera 19* (45b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 9* (23b 2x4)
51.1 Boje to Samaraweera, no run, tosses up, drives it to midoff
51.2 Boje to Samaraweera, one run, pushes it to widish midon and run a
single
51.3 Boje to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, tosses up, comes down the wicket and
lofts it over midon for four
51.4 Boje to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, tosses up, outside leg, tries to
defend it, gets an edge between slip and keeper to third man
region for four
51.5 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run, again tosses up, outsideleg, sweeps
it to fine leg
51.6 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run
End of over 52 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 166/5 (lead by 276 runs)
N Boje 15-0-58-2 - City End
TT Samaraweera 20* (47b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 17* (27b 4x4)
52.1 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, pushed to cover
52.2 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, drives it to short mid wicket
52.3 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, on target, defends it to cover
52.4 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, on target, drives it to mid on
52.5 Klusener to Samaraweera, no run, yorker, digs it out to legside
52.6 Klusener to Samaraweera, OUT: Gone! sharp inswinger, tries to
defends it on the front foot, goes through the gate and hit the
middle stump
Sri Lanka 166/6, Partnership of 24
TT Samaraweera b Klusener 19 (52b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 53 (maiden) Sri Lanka 166/6 (lead by 276 runs)
L Klusener 10-1-33-2 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 18* (28b 4x4)
Chandana walks in to bat
53.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, one run, on target, defends it to point and
run a single
53.2 Boje to Chandana, no run, tosses up, outside leg, defends it back
to bowler
53.3 Boje to Chandana, no run, on target, defends it off the backfoot
53.4 Boje to Chandana, no run, short ball, turned to short leg
53.5 Boje to Chandana, no run
53.6 Boje to Chandana, one run, full toss, drives it to deep mid wicket
End of over 54 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 168/6 (lead by 278 runs)
N Boje 16-0-60-2 - City End
UDU Chandana 1* (5b) RS Kaluwitharana 19* (29b 4x4)
54.1 Klusener to Chandana, no run
54.2 Klusener to Chandana, two runs, turned to fine leg
54.3 Klusener to Chandana, no run
54.4 Klusener to Chandana, two runs, turned to deep square leg
54.5 Klusener to Chandana, no run, from wide of the crease, angles into
the right hander, drives it to midon
54.6 Klusener to Chandana, no run, justoutside off, tries to guide it,
gets the bottom edge to point
End of over 55 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 172/6 (lead by 282 runs)
L Klusener 11-1-37-2 - Fort End
RS Kaluwitharana 19* (29b 4x4) UDU Chandana 5* (11b)
Match State: Drinks
55.1 Boje to Kaluwitharana, no run
55.2 Boje to Kaluwitharana, OUT: tosses up, gets sharp turn, Kalu tries
to defend it on the front foot, gets an edge and Pollock takes a
simple catch in the slip
Sri Lanka 172/7, Partnership of 6
RS Kaluwitharana c Pollock b Boje 19 (31b 4x4 0x6)
UDU Chandana 5* (11b) N Boje 16.2-0-60-3
Vaas in
55.3 Boje to Vaas, one run, tosses up, sweeps it away to long leg
55.4 Boje to Chandana, no run, full ball, outside leg, turns it to
square leg
55.5 Boje to Chandana, one run, tosses up, defends it to cover and run
an easy single
55.6 Boje to Vaas, no run
End of over 56 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 174/7 (lead by 284 runs)
N Boje 17-0-62-3 - City End
UDU Chandana 6* (13b) WPUJC Vaas 1* (2b)
56.1 Klusener to Chandana, no run, inswinger, works it away to short mid
wicket
56.2 Klusener to Chandana, no run, just outside off, guides it to gully
56.3 Klusener to Chandana, no run, full toss, drives it to legside, well
fielded by Boje at short mid wicket
56.4 Klusener to Chandana, no run, full and just wide utside off, swings
in, tries to defend it on the front foot, gets the inner edge to
legside
56.5 Klusener to Chandana, one run, on legs, turns it to fine leg
56.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, full ball, drives it to mid off
End of over 57 (1 run) Sri Lanka 175/7 (lead by 285 runs)
L Klusener 12-1-38-2 - Fort End
UDU Chandana 7* (18b) WPUJC Vaas 1* (3b)
57.1 Boje to Chandana, no run, tosses up, defends it on the front foot
57.2 Boje to Chandana, FOUR, short and wide outside off, goes back and
cuts it to backward point for four
57.3 Boje to Chandana, no run, tosses up, outside leg, defends it on the
front foot
57.4 Boje to Chandana, FOUR, tosses up, down on one knee and sweeps it
to long leg for four more!
57.5 Boje to Chandana, no run, again tosses up, outside leg, tries to
play it on the onside, gets the leading edge back to bowler
57.6 Boje to Chandana, one run, full toss, drives it to deep mid wicket
End of over 58 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 184/7 (lead by 294 runs)
N Boje 18-0-71-3 - City End
UDU Chandana 16* (24b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 1* (3b)
58.1 Klusener to Chandana, one run, short ball outside off, cuts it down
to third man region
58.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run, slower and fuller in length, defends it
on the front foot
58.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, another slower ball full in length,
drives it to mid off
58.4 Klusener to Vaas, one run, on legstump, turns it to fine leg
58.5 Klusener to Chandana, no run, full ball, digs it out to mid off
58.6 Klusener to Chandana, no run, slower ball, defends it to gully
End of over 59 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 186/7 (lead by 296 runs)
L Klusener 13-1-40-2 - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (6b) UDU Chandana 17* (27b 2x4)
59.1 Boje to Vaas, no run, sharp spin, off the pads to short leg, appeal
for bat and pad, declined
59.2 Boje to Vaas, no run
59.3 Boje to Vaas, one run, short ball, goes back and pulls it to deep
mid wicket
59.4 Boje to Chandana, no run
59.5 Boje to Chandana, no run, defended
59.6 Boje to Chandana, no run, tosses up, outside leg, defends it on the
front foot
End of over 60 (1 run) Sri Lanka 187/7 (lead by 297 runs)
N Boje 19-0-72-3 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 3* (9b) UDU Chandana 17* (30b 2x4)
60.1 Klusener to Vaas, no run, on target, defends it to cover
60.2 Klusener to Vaas, no run
60.3 Klusener to Vaas, no run, full ball, misstimes drive to midoff
60.4 Klusener to Vaas, no run, slower ball, off the pads to offside
60.5 Klusener to Vaas, no run, on target, pushed to mid off
60.6 Klusener to Vaas, no run, again full ball, drives it to mid off
End of over 61 (maiden) Sri Lanka 187/7 (lead by 297 runs)
L Klusener 14-2-40-2 - Fort End
UDU Chandana 17* (30b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 3* (15b)
61.1 Boje to Chandana, no run
61.2 Boje to Chandana, no run, tosses up, outside leg, defends it to leg
61.3 Boje to Chandana, FOUR, short ball outside off, goes back and cuts
it to third man region for four
61.4 Boje to Chandana, no run, well tossed up, defended back
61.5 Boje to Chandana, one run, full toss, on legs, drives it to deep
mid wicket
61.6 Boje to Vaas, no run, pads it away, appeal for lbw, declines
End of over 62 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 192/7 (lead by 302 runs)
N Boje 20-0-77-3 - City End
UDU Chandana 22* (35b 3x4) WPUJC Vaas 3* (16b)
Kallis on
62.1 Kallis to Chandana, no run, on target, defends it back to bowler
62.2 Kallis to Chandana, one run, short ball outside off, cuts it to
thrid man
62.3 Kallis to Vaas, no run, on target, defends it on the front foot
62.4 Kallis to Vaas, no run
62.5 Kallis to Vaas, no run, on target, defends it to cover
62.6 Kallis to Vaas, no run, on target, gets right behind the line,
defends it to mid off
End of over 63 (1 run) Sri Lanka 193/7 (lead by 303 runs)
JH Kallis 6-1-12-0 (1w) - Fort End
UDU Chandana 23* (37b 3x4) WPUJC Vaas 3* (20b)
63.1 Boje to Chandana, SIX, tosses up, comes down the wicket and lofts
it over long on fence for a SIX
63.2 Boje to Chandana, no run, outside leg, turn to short fine leg
63.3 Boje to Chandana, OUT: tosses up, outside leg, geos for the slog
sweep, hit on the tos of the bat and Dippenaar dives forward and
takes a good catch at deep square leg
Sri Lanka 199/8, Partnership of 27
UDU Chandana c Dippenaar b Boje 29 (40b 3x4 1x6)
WPUJC Vaas 3* (20b) N Boje 20.3-0-83-4
Muralitharan in
63.4 Boje to Muralitharan, no run, tosses up, outsideleg, sweeps it to
short fine leg
63.5 Boje to Muralitharan, no run, again tosses up, goes for the sweep,
off the pads to legside
63.6 Boje to Muralitharan, no run, well tossed up, outside leg, hit on
the pad
End of over 64 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 199/8 (lead by 309 runs)
N Boje 21-0-83-4 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 3* (20b) M Muralitharan 0* (3b)
63.6 Boje to Muralitharan, no run
End of over 64 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 199/8 (lead by 309 runs)
N Boje 21-0-83-4 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 3* (20b) M Muralitharan 0* (4b)
64.1 Kallis to Vaas, no run, full ball, drives itto mid on
64.2 Kallis to Vaas, one run, slower and short ball outside off, guides
itto third man
64.3 Kallis to Muralitharan, one run, full ball, slog it, gets the edge
to fine leg
64.4 Kallis to Vaas, one run, driven to long on
64.5 Kallis to Muralitharan, one run, full ball, drives it to long on
64.6 Kallis to Vaas, one run, full ball, lofted it to long on
End of over 65 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 204/8 (lead by 314 runs)
JH Kallis 7-1-17-0 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 6* (24b) M Muralitharan 2* (6b)
65.1 Boje to Vaas, no run, down the legside, geos for the sweep, misses
it
65.2 Boje to Vaas, no run
65.3 Boje to Vaas, FOUR, tosses up, lofted it over mid wicket for four
65.4 Boje to Vaas, one run, turned to legside
65.5 Boje to Muralitharan, no run, tosses up, outside leg, comes down
the wicket to lfot it, Boucher misses the stumping chance
65.6 Boje to Muralitharan, OUT: tosses up, outside leg, goes for the
sweep, top edge to short fine leg, Dippenaar takes a simple catch
Sri Lanka 209/9, Partnership of 10
M Muralitharan c Dippenaar b Boje 2 (8b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 66 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 209/9 (lead by 319 runs)
N Boje 22-0-88-5 - City End
WPUJC Vaas 11* (28b 1x4)
Last man in
66.1 Kallis to Vaas, one run, slower ball, defends it to mid off and run
a single
66.2 Kallis to Maharoof, one run, turned to fine leg
66.3 Kallis to Vaas, one run, comes down the wicket and drives it to
long on
66.4 Kallis to Maharoof, no run, goes for the big shot, hit on the pad
66.5 Kallis to Maharoof, two runs, full ball outside off, goes for the
drive, gets the inner edge to fine leg
66.6 Kallis to Maharoof, no run, slower ball outside off, a swing and a
miss
End of over 67 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 214/9 (lead by 324 runs)
JH Kallis 8-1-22-0 (1w) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 13* (30b 1x4) MF Maharoof 3* (4b)
Declaration comes
Sri Lanka set a target of 325 runs
we will be back in 10 mins for the South Africa 2nd innings
Match State: Innings Break
The players are in the middle
South Africa are about to start their 2nd innings
Dippenaar and Smith are the South Africa opening batsmen
Smith is the batsman on strike
Vaas it is with the new ball, two slips and a gully and a forward
short leg in place.
0.1 Vaas to Smith, two runs, on middle and leg, tucked away to long leg
and gets off the mark with couple of runs
0.2 Vaas to Smith, no run, pushed to mid off
0.3 Vaas to Smith, one run, on target, defends it to leg and run a
single
0.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, legbye: one run, off the thigh to fine leg
0.5 Vaas to Smith, no run, full ball, drives it to mid off
0.6 Vaas to Smith, no run, on target, keeps low, pushes it to midon
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (321 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-3-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 0* (1b) GC Smith 3* (5b)
Jayasuriya will share the new ball with vaas
1.1 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, arm ball, hits on pad, just
outside off, appeal for lbw, declines
1.2 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, bye: one run, outside the leg stump, spung
sharply, beaten both batsman and keeper
1.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, defended on the back foot to forward
short leg
1.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, on the leg stump, turned to square
leg
1.5 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, pushed back to the bolwer
1.6 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 2 (2 runs) South Africa 6/0 (319 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-1-0 - City End
GC Smith 4* (7b) HH Dippenaar 0* (5b)
Another bowling change, Dilshan to bowl the last over of the day,
around the wicket to left hander
2.1 Dilshan to Smith, no run, flighted delivery on the off, defended
back
2.2 Dilshan to Smith, no run, leans forward and defended
2.3 Dilshan to Smith, one run, turned to mid wicket and easy single
taken
2.4 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, short and raising delivery, surpraise
the batsman, made a contact in body and appeal made for catch
2.5 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, padded away
2.6 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, comes forward and taken in the pads,
and that's the end of day's play says Shepherd, and players
walking back to the pavilion
End of over 3 (1 run) South Africa 7/0 (318 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 1-0-1-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 5* (10b) HH Dippenaar 0* (8b)
Plese join with us for the last day action as South Africa require
another 321 runs with 10 wickets remaining
Till then bye from us
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Morning to all from Wisden-Cricinfo as we head into the final day
of the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa from Galle
A cloudless sky greets us with South Africa, one would think, with
only one thought in mind, that of survival for 90 overs
325 for the win not in the question on the 5th day on a turner and
with Muralitharan, Chandana, Jayasuriya and Dilshan in the Sri
Lanka armoury
It is warm already and with clouds way out over the Indian Ocean
and thunderstorms predicted, but then they have been predicted
every day
The pitch has held out pretty well with the cracks not a major
problem, the only wear being the bowlers foot marks
It will stay slow with the odd one staying low, but there will be
some ball turning square
Vaas will start the morning to Smith
3.1 Vaas to Smith, no run, just on the off, gets forward defensively,
rolls it into the covers
Vaas stops in his run-up and goes down grabbing his ankle
Physio out having a look, and it appears if he is to continue
3.2 Vaas to Smith, no run, just on the off, short of a length, defends
to the off, and no pain on the face of Vaas
3.3 Vaas to Smith, (noball) no run, oversteps, outside off, going away,
left alone
3.3 Vaas to Smith, no run, just on the off, gets half forward and
pushed to the on side
3.4 Vaas to Smith, no run, firmly forward on the off, defended to the
off
3.5 Vaas to Smith, no run, on the back foot, gets well across into line
and defends to the on side
3.6 Vaas to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, gets forard and stroked
firmly on the drive to mid on
End of over 4 (2 runs) South Africa 8/0 (317 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-4-0 (1nb) - City End
HH Dippenaar 0* (7b) GC Smith 5* (18b)
Dishan from the Fort end
4.1 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, full, clipped to point
4.2 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot outside off, left
alone
4.3 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, gets back and across,
left alone
4.4 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward outside off pads it away
4.5 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, quicker ball, turns
sharply into the pad
4.6 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, well forward and pads
away
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 8/0 (317 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 2-1-1-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 5* (18b) HH Dippenaar 0* (13b)
5.1 Vaas to Smith, no run, on the off, short of a length, gets back and
across pushed to the on side
5.2 Vaas to Smith, no run, full, drives firmly down the pitch, Vaas
gets fingers to it, deflects but misses the stumps with Dippenaar
stranded
5.3 Vaas to Smith, no run, line and length, well forward, defends down
the on side
5.4 Vaas to Smith, no run, angled in, slight movement into the left
hand who is forward defending
5.5 Vaas to Smith, no run, on the back foot, gets across, punched
towards mid wicket
5.6 Vaas to Smith, no run, full at the legs, gets half forward and
clipped well off the legs, mid wicket gets in the way
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 8/0 (317 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 3-1-4-0 (1nb) - City End
HH Dippenaar 0* (13b) GC Smith 5* (24b)
6.1 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward putside off, turns into
the pad, appeal turned down outside the line
6.2 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, kicks it away
6.3 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, shorter on the off, back, punched to
mid wicket
6.4 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, tad short, dabs to
mid wicket
6.5 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward outside off, turns into
the pad, did he play a shot?, appeal turned down
6.6 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, punched into the
covers and still not a run off the bat
End of over 7 (maiden) South Africa 8/0 (317 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 3-2-1-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 5* (24b) HH Dippenaar 0* (19b)
7.1 Vaas to Smith, no run, outside off, slight swing into Smith,
forward, outside half of the bat to gully
7.2 Vaas to Smith, one run, fuller ball, lots of in swing, clipped of
the legs, working it to long leg
7.3 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, angled across the
right hander, dabs to the off
7.4 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, gets half forward on the leg side, pad
bat, half an appeal but pitching well outside leg
7.5 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, well forward on the off, defends towards
cover
7.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, gets across the
stumps, pushed into the off field
End of over 8 (1 run) South Africa 9/0 (316 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 4-1-5-0 (1nb) - City End
GC Smith 6* (26b) HH Dippenaar 0* (23b)
8.1 Dilshan to Smith, one run, outside off, floated in, slow turn,
forward, dabs behind the gully
8.2 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, flatter quicker
outside off, defends to the off
8.3 Dilshan to Dippenaar, one run, too straight, gets forward on the
lap, runs it off the horizontal bat very fine
8.4 Dilshan to Smith, three runs, leg stump full toss, gently stroked
out to mid wicket Maharoof chases
8.5 Dilshan to Dippenaar, one run, fullish too straight, gets forward
and nudges behind square on the leg
8.6 Dilshan to Smith, one run, fullish ball, on line, gets forward, bat
pad runs away behind square on the leg side
End of over 9 (7 runs) South Africa 16/0 (309 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 4-2-8-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 11* (29b) HH Dippenaar 2* (26b)
9.1 Vaas to Smith, no run
9.2 Vaas to Smith, no run, line and length, gets forward and stroked
down the on side of the pitch
9.3 Vaas to Smith, no run, line and length, angled in, forward, firm
defence to cover
9.4 Vaas to Smith, FOUR, too full, on the off, drives straight with a
full face of the bat, beats a diving mid off
9.5 Vaas to Smith, one run, short, gets back and hooks, rolls the
wrists, runs it to forward square leg
9.6 Vaas to Dippenaar, one run, fullish leg stump line, half forward,
leans to the off, dabs wide of mid wicket
End of over 10 (6 runs) South Africa 22/0 (303 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 5-1-11-0 (1nb) - City End
HH Dippenaar 3* (27b) GC Smith 16* (34b 1x4)
10.1 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, big stride forward and
across, pads it away
10.2 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, down the pitch, walking into it, off
the pad to the off
10.3 Dilshan to Dippenaar, FOUR, flighted well up outside off, drives
through the cover, brings up his 1,000 Test run
10.4 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, outside off, defends
with the pad
10.5 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, back, top spinner, plays
inside the line as it stays straight
10.6 Dilshan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, back, all defensive to
the off
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 26/0 (299 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 5-2-12-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 16* (34b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 7* (33b 1x4)
Maharoof on for the first time this innings
11.1 Maharoof to Smith, no run, defends from the front foot, coming over
the wicket to the left hander, pushed to the off
11.2 Maharoof to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, clipped firmly to
mid wicket
11.3 Maharoof to Smith, no run, on the back foot, punched firmly to the
off
11.4 Maharoof to Smith, no run
11.5 Maharoof to Smith, one run, fullish, bit straight, forward and
stroked forward of deep square leg
11.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 12 (1 run) South Africa 27/0 (298 more runs req)
MF Maharoof 1-0-1-0 - City End
GC Smith 17* (39b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 7* (34b 1x4)
12.1 Dilshan to Smith, no run, flighted up at the leg, stroked down to
mid on from the front foot
12.2 Dilshan to Smith, no run, outside off, well forward, defends to the
off
12.3 Dilshan to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, forward, stroked, in
the air for a bit, goes out to mid off
12.4 Dilshan to Smith, no run, shortish, back, cuts, point stops
12.5 Dilshan to Smith, no run, well forward outside off, pad bat to the
off, half an appeal from the bowler
12.6 Dilshan to Smith, no run, well forward, all defensive
End of over 13 (maiden) South Africa 27/0 (298 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 6-3-12-0 - Fort End
HH Dippenaar 7* (34b 1x4) GC Smith 17* (45b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
13.2 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, fullish, clipped off the feet to the
on side
13.3 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
short of length, defends to the off
13.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, punched gently
into the covers
13.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, left alone outside off
13.6 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run
End of over 14 (maiden) South Africa 27/0 (298 more runs req)
MF Maharoof 2-1-1-0 - City End
GC Smith 17* (45b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 7* (40b 1x4)
Murali replaces Dilshan 6-3-12-0
14.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, floated up, drives,
beaten
14.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, gets forward outside off, pushes at
it, beaten
14.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, straighter fuller, gets bat to it
this time, pushed to the off
14.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward, just on the off,
outside half of the bat to the off
14.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, shorter ball, just on off, turns
away as he punches from the back foot to the off
14.6 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, too much on the leg side, bread and
butter for Smith, worked to long leg
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 28/0 (297 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 1-0-1-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 18* (51b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 7* (40b 1x4)
15.1 Maharoof to Smith, no run, line and length, defends to the off
15.2 Maharoof to Smith, no run, fullish, on the legs, clipped to the on
side
15.3 Maharoof to Smith, one run, on the back foot, punched to mid on,
Dilshan runs in and runs past it
15.4 Maharoof to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, forward, defends to the
off
15.5 Maharoof to Dippenaar, one run, outside off, shortish, gets back
and pushed to the off, inside edge takes it to fine leg
15.6 Maharoof to Smith, no run, outside off, wideish, gets forward
pushed, away from the body, towards cover
End of over 16 (2 runs) South Africa 30/0 (295 more runs req)
MF Maharoof 3-1-3-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 8* (42b 1x4) GC Smith 19* (55b 1x4)
16.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted up, straight, clipps to
mid wicket
16.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, big stride in, pads
away
16.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, well outside off, gets well
across, pads away
16.4 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, outside off, pads
away
16.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, down the pitch, meets it on the
full, clipped to the on side, cant beat wide mid on
16.6 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, flighted up outside off, gets
forward and defends smothering with the bat
End of over 17 (maiden) South Africa 30/0 (295 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 2-1-1-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 19* (55b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 8* (48b 1x4)
Jayasuriya on now, Maharoof 3-1-3-0
17.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, all defensive on the off
17.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, short of length, flat, turns back into
the pad outside off
17.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish, clipped with the turn to mid
wicket
17.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, fuller, straighter, clipped just wide
of mid on, quick run, throw is wide but Smith was home
17.5 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, no run, round the wicket, well forward,
defends to the off
17.6 Jayasuriya to Dippenaar, three runs, fullish, too straight, well
forward, laps the sweep very fine, long leg has a long way to get
across
End of over 18 (4 runs) South Africa 34/0 (291 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-5-0 - City End
HH Dippenaar 11* (50b 1x4) GC Smith 20* (59b 1x4)
18.1 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run
18.2 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, straightish, gets outside the
line to the off, dabs to short fine leg
18.3 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the sweep, short fine leg
cleans up
18.4 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, slight turn,
mayb e the top spinner, dabs to the on side
18.5 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, waits for the
slow turn, worked to backward square leg
18.6 Muralitharan to Dippenaar, OUT: flighted up, down the pitch, not
quite there, turn, inside edge into the pad, loops to the off,
Mahela dive across, bit of a fumble, but holds on
South Africa 34/1, Partnership of 34
HH Dippenaar c Jayawardene b Muralitharan 11 (56b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 19 (maiden) South Africa 34/1 (291 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 3-2-1-1 - Fort End
GC Smith 20* (59b 1x4)
M van Jaarsveld 6 8 2 250 73 41.66 0 2
19.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, looking to the on side,
turns into the pad, big appeal, maybe going down the leg says
Harper, could be right
19.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, full, dabs away from the crease
19.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, leg side, half forward, worked behind
square on the on side
19.4 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, on line, fullish, gets
forward, defends down the pitch
19.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends down the
pitch
19.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, quicker ball, at the legs,
gets back and dabs to the on side
End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 35/1 (290 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-6-0 - City End
GC Smith 21* (62b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (3b)
20.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward, stretching forward,
goes hard at it defensively
20.2 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, fullish at the legs, clipped firmly
to the on side, mid on dives, palms it back, but quick run taken
Murali runs down the pitch, goes to a short leg gully position and
tells the fielder just where he wants him
20.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish on the off, padded
away
20.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, legbye: one run, flighted on line,
shuffles to the off, off the pad as it turns sharply over the
short leg gully
20.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, forward, defends to the
off
20.6 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, leg stump ball, gets back and
worked off the heels todeep backward square leg
End of over 21 (3 runs) South Africa 38/1 (287 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 4-2-3-1 - Fort End
GC Smith 23* (66b 1x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (5b)
21.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward outside off, does go hard
at the ball as he defends to the off
21.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, better shot, gets forward and over it,
softer hands to the off
21.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, FOUR, too short on the off, gets back and
punched with timing to mid wicket
21.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish on line, worked to the on side
21.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, fullish, on the legs, clipped to a
deepish mid wicket
21.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, left alone turning away
outside off
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 43/1 (282 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 4-0-11-0 - City End
GC Smith 28* (71b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (6b)
Match State: Drinks
22.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, gets well forward to
the pitch, stroked to the off
22.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, left alone outside off, looking for
Smith to drive, flighted up but bait not taken
22.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flatter angled in from round the
wicket, defends to the off
22.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish, does stroke a gentle drive
at it, runs it to backward point
22.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, pushed to covers
22.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, not forward or back,
pulls the bat away at the last moment as it turns away to Kalu
End of over 23 (maiden) South Africa 43/1 (282 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 5-3-3-1 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (6b) GC Smith 28* (77b 2x4)
23.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, defends down the
pitch
23.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted on the legs, gets
forward and defends to the on side
23.3 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted on the back foot,
forces to the off, slow pitch, drags it to mid on
23.4 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward all defensive
23.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, plays off
the legs on the bounce to short leg
23.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, over the wicket, back, punched
to mid off
End of over 24 (maiden) South Africa 43/1 (282 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 5-1-11-0 - City End
GC Smith 28* (77b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 0* (12b)
24.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted up outside off, drives
well, wait wait as it goes straight to Chanada at wide mid off
24.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, full, forward, smothers
24.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, shorter ball, pitches and fizzes
away, did play at it, but sharp turn took it well wide of the bat
24.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, back, another ripper, cuts on the
bounce to gully
24.5 Muralitharan to Smith, two runs, outside off, full, got a nice
stride it, opens the face, runs it with the spin past the slip
24.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, fullish, gets well
across and firmly defended to point
End of over 25 (2 runs) South Africa 45/1 (280 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 6-3-5-1 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (12b) GC Smith 30* (83b 2x4)
25.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, over the wicket, on line, gets
into line well, gets forward and defends down the pitch
25.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, legbye: one run, on the back foot,
pitched outside leg, into the pad, dead in front, huge appeals,
Harper says no, and is right, pitch just and only just outside leg
25.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run
25.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, outside off, defends to
the off
25.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, back, punched to mid on
25.6 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, gently clipped to
the on side, forward square leg gathers, Smith has learnt well not
to force on the slow pitch
End of over 26 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 46/1 (279 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 6-2-11-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 0* (14b) GC Smith 30* (87b 2x4)
26.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish outside off,
shuffles right across to the off, worked towards long leg
slip short gully and silly point round the bat
26.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, over the wicket to the left hander,
stroked from length to the off
26.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off,
off the bat rolling to short gully
26.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, gets well forward on the off,
stroked gently to backward point
26.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward down the pitch, slow
turn, dabs to the off
26.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, quicker arm ball,
cuts, no contact
End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 47/1 (278 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 7-3-6-1 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 1* (15b) GC Smith 30* (92b 2x4)
nice little crowd in today
one group out on the banks having a little dance party, maybe early
celebrations
27.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted up, gets well
forward, defends down the pitch
27.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, just on the leg, tad short,
gets forward dabs to the off
27.3 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, flatter,
pushed down the pitch
27.4 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, pushed across,
left alone
27.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, full toss, tuned into the
defensive station, pats the ball back to mid on
27.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, all defensive down
the pitch
End of over 28 (maiden) South Africa 47/1 (278 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 7-3-11-0 - City End
GC Smith 30* (92b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (21b)
Chandana replaces Murali who finished on 7-3-6-1
28.1 Chandana to Smith, no run, on the legs, short of length, worked to
short fine leg
28.2 Chandana to Smith, no run, flighted up on the foot, forward,
stroked to mid on
28.3 Chandana to Smith, no run, on line, turns away back at Smith, turns
across him, Kalu takes
28.4 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward outside off, all defensive
28.5 Chandana to Smith, two runs, very short, back to pull, takes it off
the stumps as it stays low, pulled to deep backward square leg
28.6 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward, all defensive down the
pitch
End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 49/1 (276 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 1-0-2-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 1* (21b) GC Smith 32* (98b 2x4)
For as long as this match goes on, the defence seems to be the
order of the day, SOuth Africa not interested in the win, looking
to play out the day
29.1 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, outside off,
punched into silly point
29.2 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward outside off, soft
hands, edges a bit, rolls to slip
29.3 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward and well into
line, defends to the on side
29.4 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward outside off,
defends down the pitch
29.5 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, quicker flatter, but well
forward, had to hurry the shot a bit
29.6 Jayasuriya to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, dabs on the
bounce to short leg
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 49/1 (276 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 8-4-11-0 - City End
GC Smith 32* (98b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (27b)
30.1 Chandana to Smith, no run, outside off, back, goes on straight,
dabs to the bowler
30.2 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward, on line, flighted, gets
the bat ahead of the pad, edges to pad but down the pitch
TV called for a caught and bowled, off the foot to the bowler
30.3 Chandana to Smith, no run, gets well forward, forcing the drive,
inside edge into the shoe, loops back to the bowler, but TV seems
to indicate that it hit the turf just before going off the foot
30.4 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward, defends, beats the bat,
traps in unde rthe foot
30.5 Chandana to Smith, no run, leg stump, forward, into the pad,
appeal, outside leg
30.6 Chandana to Smith, one run, on the off, tad short, back worked to
deep forward square leg and the 50 comes up
End of over 31 (1 run) South Africa 50/1 (275 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 2-0-3-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 33* (104b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (27b)
Jaysuriya off 8-4-11-0 for Samaraweera
31.1 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, outside off, floated up, defends to
the off
31.2 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, flighted on line, gets a big stride
in defends to the off
31.3 Samaraweera to Smith, one run, full, on the legs, clipped towards
and just wide of mid on, quick run
31.4 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish, leg stump line,
turns away further down the leg
31.5 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, very wide, left
alone, ooohhh, rips back opens the batsmans eyes wide as Kalu
takes outside off
31.6 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, no run, forward, stroked from line to
mid wicket
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 51/1 (274 more runs req)
TT Samaraweera 1-0-1-0 - City End
GC Smith 34* (107b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 1* (30b)
32.1 Chandana to Smith, one run, fullish to the off, down the pitch to
get to the pitch, stroked towards and wide of a diving mid on
32.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted right up, at the shoe
as he comes well forward defending down the pitch
32.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, great ball, gets him half back,
defensive bat, rips away to the off, beats the edge
32.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too short on the leg, quick foot
work on the back foot, whipped away to mid wicket
32.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside leg, flighted, gets
forward, maybe just playing ahead of the pad to the on side
32.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, half forward, very watchfull,
slow turn that time, defends down the pitch and Lunch
End of over 33 (5 runs) South Africa 56/1 (269 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 3-0-8-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 35* (108b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 5* (35b 1x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
South Africa could be happy with the session only losing one wicket
in the first 30 overs, and Sri Lanka will be happy but not
overjoyed, interesting two sessions remain
We will be back at 07:10 GMT for the post lunch session
Samaraweera to start to Smith
33.1 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, flighted up, round the wicket, drifts
into the pads down the leg side
33.2 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, floated in, gets well forward, all
defensive to the off
33.3 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, drawn well forward on the off,
defends down the pitch
33.4 Samaraweera to Smith, one run, outside off, floated right up,
drives, thick edge takes it safely to deepish point, was some nice
turn there
33.5 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, short outside off, gets back
and punched firmly past cover point area
33.6 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted outside off,
forward, defends down the pitch
End of over 34 (5 runs) South Africa 61/1 (264 more runs req)
TT Samaraweera 2-0-6-0 - City End
GC Smith 36* (112b 2x4) M van Jaarsveld 9* (37b 2x4)
34.1 Chandana to Smith, no run, gets well forward down the pitch, turns
back to leg into the pad
34.2 Chandana to Smith, no run, outside off, firmly forward pad bats to
the off
34.3 Chandana to Smith, two runs, shortish on the leg stump, sweeps
behind square , deep square leg round to cut it off
34.4 Chandana to Smith, FOUR, down the pitch, drives neatly past mid off
34.5 Chandana to Smith, no run, fullish and flatter on the legs, stroked
firmly into the ground and to mid wicket
34.6 Chandana to Smith, no run, short of length outside the off, gets
back, slow turn, punched off the back foot to mid wicket
End of over 35 (6 runs) South Africa 67/1 (258 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 4-0-14-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 9* (37b 2x4) GC Smith 42* (118b 3x4)
35.1 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, two runs, full, on the legs, drifts
back but clipped gently and neatly to deep mid wicket
35.2 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg stump line, drifts back,
gets into line well, dabs to the short leg
35.3 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, full toss on the legs, takes it
and cipped wide of long on area
35.4 Samaraweera to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish, on the legs, drifts
in, worked flicking towards backward square leg
35.5 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, outside off, round the wicket, gets
well forward pushing into the covers
35.6 Samaraweera to Smith, no run, well forward, line and length,
defends to the off
End of over 36 (7 runs) South Africa 74/1 (251 more runs req)
TT Samaraweera 3-0-13-0 - City End
M van Jaarsveld 16* (41b 3x4) GC Smith 42* (120b 3x4)
36.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, full toss on the toes, hit
firmly to Mahela at mid wicket
36.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, outside off, back, turns well
away, cuts to the cover 3/4's way back
36.3 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, all defensive
36.4 Chandana to Smith, one run, on line, back, slow turn to the leg,
worked easily towards deep backward square leg
36.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, outside off, well forward, good
foot work, defends
36.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, one run, full toss, drives well, but
Vaas at mid on gets round, fires back, direct hit, but well home,
TV ump not called on
End of over 37 (3 runs) South Africa 77/1 (248 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 5-0-17-0 - Fort End
M van Jaarsveld 18* (45b 3x4) GC Smith 43* (122b 3x4)
Murali is back (7-03-6-1) for Samaweera (3-0-13-0)
37.1 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, shuffles across to the
off, worked to square leg
37.2 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fullish just on off, gets
well outside the off, clipped to mid on
37.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, leg stump line, looking to
bowl him as he gets well outside off, taken down the leg side
37.4 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, on line, dabs
defensively to short leg
37.5 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, slow turn
that one, lots of time to get back and dab to the on side
37.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run, fuller on the legs, clips a
bit firmer to square leg
End of over 38 (maiden) South Africa 77/1 (248 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 8-4-6-1 - City End
GC Smith 43* (122b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 18* (51b 3x4)
38.1 Chandana to Smith, no run, well forward outside off, goes hard at
the ball, bat gets ahead of the pad with the open face running it
at gully
38.2 Chandana to Smith, no run, down the pitch, gets it on the full,
drives back to the on side, Chandan dives to his left, just can
not get the hand to it, maybe a half chance there
38.3 Chandana to Smith, one run, fullish, leg stump, worked off the legs
behind square
38.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward all defensive
38.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, gets one on length, on the legs,
foot nicely outside the line defending to the on side
38.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, short, on the back foot, punched
straight at cover
End of over 39 (1 run) South Africa 78/1 (247 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 6-0-18-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 44* (125b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 18* (54b 3x4)
39.1 Muralitharan to Smith, (noball) no run, oversteps, gets forward,
nudges with the open face towards slip
39.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fuller, quicker, firm on the front
foot, runs it to a short 3rd man
39.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
39.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, on the back foot,
pushed to the off side
39.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, turns away
slightly, punched down the on side of the pitch, Murali across to
gather
39.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
39.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish, on the legs, gets well
forward and to the pitch, stroked to mid on
End of over 40 (1 run) South Africa 79/1 (246 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 9-4-7-1 (1nb) - City End
M van Jaarsveld 18* (54b 3x4) GC Smith 44* (132b 3x4)
40.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted up at the feet, half
forward, stroked firmly straight at mid on
40.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, big stride in down the pitch,
gets over it and defends to the off side
40.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, pitching off,
goes away, pushed gently to cover
40.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, two runs, outside off, forward, then
back, edges, oh dear Samaweera gets hands to it, but gets through
the fingers
40.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, dabs to the on
side
40.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted right up, defends to
the on side
End of over 41 (2 runs) South Africa 81/1 (244 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 7-0-20-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 44* (132b 3x4) M van Jaarsveld 20* (60b 3x4)
Chance for Sri Lanak not taken as Samaweera lunged at the ball
allowing it to slip between the fingers
41.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well outside off, left alone, fairly
wide
41.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted right up on the off,
forward and smothers
41.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish and flatter on the off,
stroked firmly back at Murali
41.4 Muralitharan to Smith, FOUR, classy shot, flighted up on the legs,
stands up and on drives cleanly, top shot
41.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, very wide outside off, left alone
41.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, turns from
pad to bat to silly point diving to his left
End of over 42 (4 runs) South Africa 85/1 (240 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 10-4-11-1 (1nb) - City End
M van Jaarsveld 20* (60b 3x4) GC Smith 48* (138b 4x4)
42.1 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, on line, turns
away, inside half of the bat to the on side, Kalu round quickly
42.2 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, flighted up, well forward, dabs
defensively to the on side
42.3 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, full, gets forward, almost yorks
him self as he gets well forward, runs away to the on side
42.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, quicker
turning ball, hurries the bat down to the on side
42.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward on the off, outside
half of the bat, rolls away to gully area
42.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, too short, spoils a very good over
as he is cut away behind point
End of over 43 (4 runs) South Africa 89/1 (236 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 8-0-24-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 48* (138b 4x4) M van Jaarsveld 24* (66b 4x4)
Missed the 50 partnership two overs back
43.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run
43.2 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, fullish on the legs, stroked to a
deepish mid on
43.3 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, one run, fullish on line, shuffles
across outside off, worked to backward square leg from the front
foot
43.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, forward, on length and leine,
defends to silly point
43.5 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, full on the legs, stroked wide of
mid on, goes to his 50, and very determined innings from Smith
43.6 Muralitharan to van Jaarsveld, no run
End of over 44 (3 runs) South Africa 92/1 (233 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 11-4-14-1 (1nb) - City End
GC Smith 50* (142b 4x4) M van Jaarsveld 25* (68b 4x4)
44.1 Chandana to Smith, no run
44.2 Chandana to Smith, no run
44.3 Chandana to Smith, one run, sweeps to long leg
44.4 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, defends to the off
44.5 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, no run, shortish, just on the off, gets
back, punched to cover, waiting is the call
44.6 Chandana to van Jaarsveld, FOUR, full toss on the legs, placed wide
of the wide diving mid on, enough on it to go all the way
End of over 45 (5 runs) South Africa 97/1 (228 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 9-0-29-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 51* (145b 4x4) M van Jaarsveld 29* (71b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
Dilshan back
45.1 Dilshan to Smith, no run, outside off, defends to the off
45.2 Dilshan to Smith, one run, short, way outside off, back and gently
drags it towards square leg
45.3 Dilshan to van Jaarsveld, no run, on the back foot, outside off, no
real turn, dabs down the pitch
45.4 Dilshan to van Jaarsveld, no run, well forward, stroked to the on
side, quicker ball
45.5 Dilshan to van Jaarsveld, OUT: on the back foot, just short of a
length, plays for the turn, across the line, ball holds the line,
stays slightly low, hits as plumb as you can get it
South Africa 98/2, Partnership of 64
M van Jaarsveld lbw b Dilshan 29 (74b 5x4 0x6)
GC Smith 52* (147b 4x4) TM Dilshan 6.5-3-13-1
JH Kallis 79 130 21 5899 189* 54.11 16 30
45.6 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, gets on the back foot, worked firmly off
the leg to square leg
End of over 46 (1 run) South Africa 98/2 (227 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 7-3-13-1 - City End
GC Smith 52* (147b 4x4) JH Kallis 0* (1b)
Jayasuriya on for Chandana
46.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, width, forces the drive,
slow pitch, drags it with the right hand to mid on
46.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, leg stump line, flatter ball, worked
to backward square leg
46.3 Jayasuriya to Kallis, one run, round the wicket, back, worked to
long leg for the 100
46.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, forward on the legs, clipped to mid
wicket
46.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, two runs, fullish on the legs, standing up
clips wide of mid wicket chasing
46.6 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, defends down
the pitch
End of over 47 (4 runs) South Africa 102/2 (223 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 9-4-15-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 1* (2b) GC Smith 55* (152b 4x4)
47.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward on the off, pushed towards
mid on
47.2 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, wrsity flick to
square leg
47.3 Dilshan to Kallis, FOUR, shot, just too full outside off, drives
cleanly past cover
47.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, better length, defends from the front
foot to the on side
47.5 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, clipped firmly to
mid on
47.6 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward on the off, defends
End of over 48 (4 runs) South Africa 106/2 (219 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 8-3-17-1 - City End
GC Smith 55* (152b 4x4) JH Kallis 5* (8b 1x4)
48.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish flighted up at the legs,
clipped straight at mid wicket
48.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish on the on side, clipped to mid
on, good calling from Smith, sees mid on in quickly
48.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, left alone
48.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, one run, on leg side, gets back and nudges
behind square on the leg side
Ground staff preparing for some rain, dark clouds coming in from
the ocean
48.5 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, defends to the off
48.6 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, well forward, looking to work it to
the leg, oooohhh, nearly a leading edge, ends up rolling away
square on the off
End of over 49 (1 run) South Africa 107/2 (218 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 10-4-16-0 - Fort End
GC Smith 56* (156b 4x4) JH Kallis 5* (10b 1x4)
49.1 Dilshan to Smith, no run, line and length, gets half forward all
defensive down the pitch
49.2 Dilshan to Smith, no run, outside off, too wide, left alone
49.3 Dilshan to Smith, no run, well forward on the off, hurried the
defensive shot, smothers
49.4 Dilshan to Smith, no run, gets half forward, gentle defensive
stroke to the off
49.5 Dilshan to Smith, no run, well forward, smothers on line and length
49.6 Dilshan to Smith, no run, outside off, wide, stays low, cuts over
the top of it
End of over 50 (maiden) South Africa 107/2 (218 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 9-4-17-1 - City End
JH Kallis 5* (10b 1x4) GC Smith 56* (162b 4x4)
50.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, one run, leg side, gets back and worked to
the on side, easy run to square leg
50.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, on the back foot, plays from line
towards mid wicket
50.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, gets one that bounced
slightly, has to adjust, soft hands wide of short leg
50.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, leg stump, back, glanced fine, does
not beat short fine leg
50.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, full, on the off, stroked firmly with
the turn to mid wicket
50.6 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, back, then defends coming
forward
End of over 51 (1 run) South Africa 108/2 (217 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 11-4-17-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 6* (11b 1x4) GC Smith 56* (167b 4x4)
Lots of tourists standing on the walls of the fort enjoying the
spectacle
51.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward to the pitch, dabs to the
on side
51.2 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, outside off, shuffles down drives gemtly
to a diving cover
51.3 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward, gently played out on the
on side
51.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, line and length, forward, defends to
ground and short leg
51.5 Dilshan to Kallis, one run, flighted up, shuffles down, plays to
the on side, inside edge, pad, wide of silly point
51.6 Dilshan to Smith, no run, outside off, wide, goes after it on the
drive, turns away from the edge, beaten, good over from Dilshan
End of over 52 (1 run) South Africa 109/2 (216 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 10-4-18-1 - City End
JH Kallis 7* (16b 1x4) GC Smith 56* (168b 4x4)
52.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, right on line,
short of length, stays a bit low, gets the bat to it
52.2 Jayasuriya to Kallis, one run, gets back, wristy shot, working it
behind square, plays it very late gets Jaya very excited
52.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, solid defence to the on
side
52.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, right back, slow turn
defendd to the on side
52.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, firmly clipped to
mid wicket
52.6 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, well forward, quicker ball, turns into
the pad outside the off
End of over 53 (1 run) South Africa 110/2 (215 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 12-4-18-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 8* (18b 1x4) GC Smith 56* (172b 4x4)
53.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, stroked to the off from the front foot
53.2 Dilshan to Kallis, two runs, fullish on the off, drives, Maharoof
gets across then lets it slip through the hands
53.3 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, sharp turn off line down the leg side
53.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run
53.5 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward, plays in front of the pad
to the on side
53.6 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, leg side, leaves this time, taken well
down the leg
End of over 54 (2 runs) South Africa 112/2 (213 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 11-4-20-1 - City End
GC Smith 56* (172b 4x4) JH Kallis 10* (24b 1x4)
covers being laid out ready for a quick race if needed
Murali back on
54.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, over the wicket, flighted on line,
defends to the off
54.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well bowled, pitched outside leg,
came forward, fizzed past the edge, even Kalu surprised
54.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, stroked to cover
point area
54.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, full, gets a big stride
it, drives well straight to mid off
54.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, comes forward, too
late, that has ripped past the edge
54.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, gets a big stride in, defends to the
off
End of over 55 (maiden) South Africa 112/2 (213 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 12-5-14-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 10* (24b 1x4) GC Smith 56* (178b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
55.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
55.2 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, quicker ball, leg side, pushed firmly to
square leg
55.3 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, held back a bit,
worked to the on side
55.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, just on the off, back, pushed to the off
55.5 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, full toss, clipped from leg straight at
mid on
55.6 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, half back, defends to the on side
End of over 56 (maiden) South Africa 112/2 (213 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 12-5-20-1 - City End
GC Smith 56* (178b 4x4) JH Kallis 10* (30b 1x4)
Threat seems to have passed over as the ground crew go back and
relax
56.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, bit short, back at
guides the cut to the off, cant beat cover point
56.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, this time punched
to the cover point, not finding the gaps
56.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted right up, defensively
forward
56.4 Muralitharan to Smith, three runs, cuts past the fielder this time,
not hit hard, Maharoof, not the quickest around on two legs,
chases well all the way to the rope
56.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, gets well back and across the
stumps, slow turn, dabs to the on side
56.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, gets forward well outside off,
flicks straight at short fine leg
End of over 57 (3 runs) South Africa 115/2 (210 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 13-5-17-1 (1nb) - Fort End
GC Smith 59* (182b 4x4) JH Kallis 10* (32b 1x4)
drops starting to fall again, umpires having a chat, but maybe
about what to have for tea
57.1 Dilshan to Smith, no run, gets right back, stays very low, hurries
the bat down on it
57.2 Dilshan to Smith, no run, flighted on the off, drives firmly back
at Dilshan
57.3 Dilshan to Smith, one run, on the back foot, outside off, punched
gently to cover, Sanagakkara goes down to field in the covers
57.4 Dilshan to Kallis, one run, outside off, back and well across,
covers the stumps with the pad outside the off, dabs behind the
gully
57.5 Dilshan to Smith, two runs, fullish on the legs, clipped past mid
wicket who takes the pace off it, maharoof round from mid on to
clean up
57.6 Dilshan to Smith, no run, flighted up, strokes the drive to wide
mid off
End of over 58 (4 runs) South Africa 119/2 (206 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 13-5-24-1 - City End
JH Kallis 11* (33b 1x4) GC Smith 62* (187b 4x4)
Rumour has it that if the crows are happy walking around the ground
then it will not rain, if the fly around all over the place then
it will rain
At the moment they are still very happy on the ground
58.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, outside leg, dabs behind square
58.2 Muralitharan to Smith, FOUR, fullish, drives straight, well inside
mid off
58.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, left alone, turning away outside the
off
58.4 Muralitharan to Smith, two runs, drives again, not as well time but
mid off has to chase all the way
58.5 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, outside off, well forward, defends
to the off
58.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, on the back foot, bit of bounce for
a change, but slow off the pitch, adjusts well, gets over it, dabs
to the on side
End of over 59 (7 runs) South Africa 126/2 (199 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 14-5-24-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 12* (34b 1x4) GC Smith 68* (192b 5x4)
Pace back into the attack, Vaas with 5-1-11-0 back on
59.1 Vaas to Kallis, no run, on length, angled across the right hander
who is forward defending to the off
59.2 Vaas to Kallis, no run, left alone, pushed across the batsman
59.3 Vaas to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, stays very low, but
also too wide
59.4 Vaas to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
59.5 Vaas to Kallis, no run, forward, on line, still angled across him,
forward stroked into covers
59.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, just on the off, angled across, all
defensive to the off
End of over 60 (maiden) South Africa 126/2 (199 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 6-2-11-0 (1nb) - City End
GC Smith 68* (192b 5x4) JH Kallis 12* (40b 1x4)
60.1 Muralitharan to Smith, two runs, on the back foot, good shot, plays
against the spin, Maharoof has to chase to the mid wicket rope
60.2 Muralitharan to Smith, one run, leg side, gets back, nudges to the
on side, easy run wide of square leg
60.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, gets well outside the off, flicks,
short leg does well
60.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, well forward, pushed firmly to the
on side
60.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, fullish, gets across, clipped to
mid wicket
60.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish on line, forward, pushed
wide of the mid wicket, has to hurry but safely home and takes the
return on the back
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 130/2 (195 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 15-5-28-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 13* (44b 1x4) GC Smith 71* (194b 5x4)
61.1 Vaas to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets back, stays low, Kallis
has to get the bat down stroking to the off
61.2 Vaas to Kallis, one run, line and length, pushed towards mid off,
quick run, throw goes to the keeper, Smith well home
61.3 Vaas to Smith, one run, on the back foot, working it to the on
side, stays low again, taken off the leg stump
61.4 Vaas to Kallis, no run, well forward all defensive
61.5 Vaas to Kallis, no run, just on the off, gets a good stride in
defending to the off
61.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, fullish, gets forward, stroked to the off
End of over 62 (2 runs) South Africa 132/2 (193 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 7-2-13-0 (1nb) - City End
GC Smith 72* (195b 5x4) JH Kallis 14* (49b 1x4)
62.1 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted up outside the off to the
left hander, defends to silly point
62.2 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish on the off, drives firmly to
extra cover
62.3 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, well forward, round the wicket,
defends down the pitch
62.4 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, flighted up on the legs, gets gently
forward and stroked to mid on
62.5 Muralitharan to Smith, two runs, leg stump line, glnces fine,
inside short fine leg chasing
62.6 Muralitharan to Smith, no run, fullish on the legs, stroked to the
mid on Maharoof decides to fied this one, he has had enough of
chasing today
End of over 63 (2 runs) South Africa 134/2 (191 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 16-5-30-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 14* (49b 1x4) GC Smith 74* (201b 5x4)
63.1 Vaas to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, pushed across the
right hander
63.2 Vaas to Kallis, no run, on line, gets forward and gently stroked
down the pitch
63.3 Vaas to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
63.4 Vaas to Kallis, no run, just on the off, gets forward, defends to
the off
63.5 Vaas to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets well forward, open face,
runs it to gully
63.6 Vaas to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, gets the one coming back,
punched back towards mid on, Vaas collects himself
End of over 64 (maiden) South Africa 134/2 (191 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 8-3-13-0 (1nb) - City End
GC Smith 74* (201b 5x4) JH Kallis 14* (55b 1x4)
Jayasuriya back on
64.1 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, full on the legs, drives firmly to mid
on, fumble, but no run taken
64.2 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, held back a bit, gets well forward,
turns into the pad
64.3 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, gets back, no turn there,
defends to the off
64.4 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, outside off, pushes the pad out, stays
straight, Kalu takes outside off
64.5 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, on the back foot, slow slight turn,
pushed towards mid on
64.6 Jayasuriya to Smith, no run, round the wicket, outside off, pushed
across too wide, left alone
End of over 65 (maiden) South Africa 134/2 (191 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 13-5-18-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 14* (55b 1x4) GC Smith 74* (207b 5x4)
Chandan getting the last over before tea
65.1 Chandana to Kallis, no run, on the leg, well forward, defends to
the off
65.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the off, defends on the
bounce to the off
65.3 Chandana to Kallis, one run, fullish, drift back, dabs towards
vacant square leg
65.4 Chandana to Smith, no run, shuffles downthe pitch, clipped firmly
to the bowler
65.5 Chandana to Smith, OUT: gets forward outside off, plays hard into
the ground, bounce back over the pad and into the stumps, what an
unlucky way to go on tea time
South Africa 135/3, Partnership of 37
GC Smith b Chandana 74 (209b 5x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 15* (58b 1x4) UDU Chandana 9.5-0-30-1
Match State: Tea - Day 5
Smith tries hard to get the back foot up in the air to kick the
ball away and may even have kicked the ball into the stumps, but
it was going to hit anyway, unfortunate for South Africa, Joy for
Chandana and Sri Lanak
we will be back at 09:30 GMT
So we go into the last session of this the 1st Test
Sri Lanka still with a good chance of the win and South Africa
holding on for the draw
JA Rudolph 15 24 3 1083 222* 51.57 4 4
65.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, gets well back, dabs
to the on side
End of over 66 (1 run) South Africa 135/3 (190 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 10-0-30-1 - City End
JH Kallis 15* (58b 1x4) JA Rudolph 0* (1b)
minimum of 27 overs remain, although Sri Lanka will get in about 30
That if they dont call it off with 30 minutes to go
66.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, one run, leg stump line, back, dabs fine of
short fine leg
66.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run, outside off, fullish, gets well
forward, defensive push forward of square on the off
66.3 Jayasuriya to Kallis, one run, leg stump line, wristy work towards
long leg
66.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, one run
66.5 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run
66.6 Jayasuriya to Kallis, legbye: one run
End of over 67 (5 runs) South Africa 140/3 (185 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 14-5-22-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 17* (62b 1x4) JA Rudolph 2* (3b)
67.1 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the off, drives back down
the pitch
67.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just on off, bit
short, punched firmly into the ground and into the leg of silly
point who jumps away rubbing
67.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the leg, stroked to the off
67.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, leg stump full toss outside off, plays
over it on the front foot, turns back, nearly into the leg stump
67.5 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, too short, gets back, pulls from outside
off
67.6 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, too short, cyts this forward
of point
End of over 68 (8 runs) South Africa 148/3 (177 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 11-0-38-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 2* (3b) JH Kallis 25* (68b 3x4)
68.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, well forward defends outside the off
68.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, gets a big step in outside off,
defends to silly point
68.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, gets well forward, turns back into
the pad, sharp turn, hits the back foot outside off, appeal turned
down
68.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, well forwrd outside off, pads it
away
68.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets well across going
back, covers the stumps
68.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, well forward and over it, defends to
the off
End of over 69 (maiden) South Africa 148/3 (177 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 15-6-22-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 25* (68b 3x4) JA Rudolph 2* (9b)
69.1 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, on the back foot, too short again, gets
back and timed so well beats point and cover point trying to get
around
69.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, sharp turn
outside off
69.3 Chandana to Kallis, FOUR, manna from heaven here for Kallis, too
short, drives off the back foot past cover point
69.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward defends
69.5 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish on the legs, gets forward,
nudges to square leg
69.6 Chandana to Kallis, no run, fullish, nearly plays over yorker
length, rolls away to the on sode
End of over 70 (8 runs) South Africa 156/3 (169 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 12-0-46-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 2* (9b) JH Kallis 33* (74b 5x4)
70.1 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, forward well over it defends on the
off
70.2 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, forward well over it defends on the
off
70.3 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, outside off, forward, pads it away
70.4 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, full, too much width,
cover drives through the cover area
70.5 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, no run, back to defending the good ball
70.6 Jayasuriya to Rudolph, FOUR, action replay, drives past cover
End of over 71 (8 runs) South Africa 164/3 (161 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 16-6-30-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 33* (74b 5x4) JA Rudolph 10* (15b 2x4)
71.1 Chandana to Kallis, no run, full on the legs, clipped to the on
side
71.2 Chandana to Kallis, no run, line and length, gets well forward and
over it, defends to silly point
71.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, quicker ball, on line, tad short,
punched into the covers
71.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward on the leg stump. defends
to the off
71.5 Chandana to Kallis, no run, just short of a length, gets back, dabs
to the off
71.6 Chandana to Kallis, one run, leg stump ball, forward, nudges behind
square leg, walked single
End of over 72 (1 run) South Africa 165/3 (160 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 13-0-47-1 - City End
JH Kallis 34* (80b 5x4) JA Rudolph 10* (15b 2x4)
No urgency from the South Africans who only have one thing in mind,
bat out the overs for a morale boosting draw
72.1 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, fullish on line, plays very late from
the back foot, Jaya nearly got excited
72.2 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, flighted up on the off, forward and
defends
72.3 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
72.4 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, outside leg, gets back covering the
stumps, turns back sharply into the pads, appeal turned down
72.5 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, once again, back into the stumps,
lets it turn into the pads from outside oleg
72.6 Jayasuriya to Kallis, no run, round the wicket, gets up on the back
foot and punches into the covers
End of over 73 (maiden) South Africa 165/3 (160 more runs req)
ST Jayasuriya 17-7-30-0 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 10* (15b 2x4) JH Kallis 34* (86b 5x4)
73.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, just on the off, short of length, dabs
to the on side
73.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, flighted up on the off, forward, all
defensive
73.3 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward on the off, defends down
the pitch
73.4 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, flighted up, full, drives just wide of
mid off, struck very firmly
73.5 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, leg stump line, gets back and nudges
down to long leg
73.6 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward, pushed down the pitch
from line and length
End of over 74 (1 run) South Africa 166/3 (159 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 14-0-48-1 - City End
JA Rudolph 11* (20b 2x4) JH Kallis 34* (87b 5x4)
Murali back on and maybe Sri Lankas last chance to win this test
74.1 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, full outside off, gets forward and
drives well, Dilshan at silly point jumps up to get out of the
way, bang into the ankle, not the same one that had him at
hospital in the first innings
Went straight down to ground and must have hurt
Looks to be up on 1 1/2 legs now and play continues
74.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line of the off, forward,
defends to the off
74.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, stroked into
and wide of mid wicket
74.4 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, forward on the leg stump, worked
with the wrsits to the on side
74.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, gets back, plays very late with the
turn to square leg
74.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, covers the stumps
well, dabs towards leg gully
End of over 75 (1 run) South Africa 167/3 (158 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 17-5-31-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 12* (23b 2x4) JH Kallis 34* (90b 5x4)
75.1 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, too wide, too full, pays
with the cover drive past extra cover
75.2 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, on the back foot, too straight,
turns, flicks behind square on the leg side
75.3 Chandana to Kallis, no run, well forward, nudges to the on side,
mid wicket gathers
75.4 Chandana to Kallis, no run, on the back foot outside off, stays
low, chops down on it to point
75.5 Chandana to Kallis, no run, flighted well up on the leg, gets well
forward and low as he gets well over it
75.6 Chandana to Kallis, one run, on the back foot, leg stump ball, tad
short, firmly worked to deep backward square leg
End of over 76 (6 runs) South Africa 173/3 (152 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 15-0-54-1 - City End
JH Kallis 35* (94b 5x4) JA Rudolph 17* (25b 3x4)
76.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, standing up
in the crease and leaning across clips to deep forward square leg
76.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, full, gets well
forward defending
76.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, angled in, left
alone as it rips away outside off
76.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, fullish on the legs, gently
forward stroked to the on side, deep square leg comes in to clean
up
76.5 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, short of length,
wristy flick to the on side and square leg
76.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, gets back, sharp turn
back, inside edge into the pads covering the stumps
End of over 77 (2 runs) South Africa 175/3 (150 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 18-5-33-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 18* (28b 3x4) JH Kallis 36* (97b 5x4)
77.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, just outside off, flighted, gets half
forward to the pitch, defends
77.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, flighted up, turns quicker this time,
gave it a rip, forward defends
77.3 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward, defends to the off
77.4 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, full, clipped to the on side, mid
wicket fields
77.5 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets back and across,
turns back into the defensive bat
77.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well outside off, defends to the off,
and that is Chandana's first maiden of the match
End of over 78 (maiden) South Africa 175/3 (150 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 16-1-54-1 - City End
JH Kallis 36* (97b 5x4) JA Rudolph 18* (34b 3x4)
78.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, flighted up, forward, stroked wide
of mid on, quick easy run taken
78.2 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, well forward outside off, all
defensive
78.3 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, round the wicket,
leaves as it turns away from the left hander
78.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, defends to the
off from the front foot
78.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, top spinner, leg stump line,
back, worked off the hips to long leg
78.6 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, very wide, gets well
across, covers the stumps with the pads, rips back, that turned
sharply, but hit well outside the line
End of over 79 (2 runs) South Africa 177/3 (148 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 19-5-35-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 19* (38b 3x4) JH Kallis 37* (99b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
79.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, on the back foot, pitched outside off,
sharp slow turn across the body down the leg side
79.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, full outside off, stroked firmly into
the covers
79.3 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, bit wide, pads it away
79.4 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, gets well forward, soft
hands, off the bat into the pad, falls to ground
79.5 Chandana to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, flighted well up, too wide,
drives square, keeps ahead of Jayasuriya chasing to the wide 3rd
man rope
79.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, fullish on line, content to come
forward and dab to the on side
End of over 80 (4 runs) South Africa 181/3 (144 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 17-1-58-1 - City End
JH Kallis 37* (99b 5x4) JA Rudolph 23* (44b 4x4)
80.1 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, well forward, off the
pad to short leg
80.2 Muralitharan to Kallis, no run, outside off, putting a rip on it
now, sharp turn across the right hander, kalu fumbles down the leg
side
80.3 Muralitharan to Kallis, one run, on the off, back and across, dabs
behind the square leg
80.4 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, round the wicket, at the legs,
turns back into the defensive bat
80.5 Muralitharan to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, too wide,
turns away even more
80.6 Muralitharan to Rudolph, one run, outside leg, gets well forward
worked nicely off the bat behind square on the on side, going
against the spin but well over it and soft hands to the leg side
End of over 81 (2 runs) South Africa 183/3 (142 more runs req)
M Muralitharan 20-5-37-1 (1nb) - Fort End
JA Rudolph 24* (47b 4x4) JH Kallis 38* (102b 5x4)
81.1 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, flighted, drives well,
well stopped at cover by Sangakkara
81.2 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, outside off, pads away, no shot,
appeals, but wide even though it spun back sharply
81.3 Chandana to Rudolph, one run, leg stump, back, worked between short
leg and short leg gully twards long leg
81.4 Chandana to Kallis, one run, round the wicket. leg stump angle,
back, nudges towards long leg
81.5 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward, all defensive to the off
81.6 Chandana to Rudolph, no run, well forward outside the off, forward,
on the bounce to silly point
End of over 82 (2 runs) South Africa 185/3 (140 more runs req)
UDU Chandana 18-1-60-1 - City End
JH Kallis 39* (103b 5x4) JA Rudolph 25* (52b 4x4)
New ball being taken
Vaas to use it
82.1 Vaas to Kallis, one run, fullish, some swing back at Kallis,
getshalf forward and nudges behind square leg, Sangakkara does
well keeping them to one
82.2 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, away swing from
the left hander
82.3 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, again away swing
from the left hander
82.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, shape takes it
further away
82.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, starts on line, gets half back, leaves as
it shapes away
82.6 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, drawn well forward, defensive push to the
off, new ball shoots out the bat to the covers
End of over 83 (1 run) South Africa 186/3 (139 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 9-3-14-0 (1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 40* (104b 5x4) JA Rudolph 25* (57b 4x4)
Dilshan to share the new ball
83.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, shortish on line, sharp turn and bounce,
into the front pad, hits high on the pad, smiles from Kallis and
Dilshan
83.2 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, forward, defends to the off, no turn
that time
83.3 Dilshan to Kallis, three runs, leg stump line, forward, glances
very fine, Samaweera chases from slip
83.4 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, well forward, slight turn, defends to
the off
83.5 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, forward, defends after waiting for the
silly point to pad up
83.6 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, defends to the off
End of over 84 (3 runs) South Africa 189/3 (136 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 14-5-27-1 - City End
JH Kallis 43* (107b 5x4) JA Rudolph 25* (60b 4x4)
84.1 Vaas to Kallis, FOUR, gets forward, worked off the hips, helps it
on the shape to fine leg
84.2 Vaas to Kallis, no run, outside off, better line, does come back,
solid defence
84.3 Vaas to Kallis, one run, fullish on the legs, standing up he pushes
just forward of wide mid on
84.4 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
84.5 Vaas to Rudolph, wide: no run, very wide outside of the off and
rightly called
84.5 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, on line, short, very late in avoiding it,
takes it low in the back
84.6 Vaas to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 85 (6 runs) South Africa 195/3 (130 more runs req)
WPUJC Vaas 10-3-20-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
JH Kallis 48* (110b 6x4) JA Rudolph 25* (63b 4x4)
85.1 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, on line, gets back nudges to the on side
85.2 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, well forward, all defensive to the on
side
85.3 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, line and length, forward, pushed down
the pitch
85.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run, line and length, forward, pushed down
the pitch
85.5 Dilshan to Kallis, one run, full, on line, turns sharply, slow
turn, worked to backward square eg
leg
85.6 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, flighted in, forward, defends to the
off
End of over 86 (1 run) South Africa 196/3 (129 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 15-5-28-1 - City End
JH Kallis 49* (115b 6x4) JA Rudolph 25* (64b 4x4)
Maharoof on for Vaas
86.1 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, starts well down the leg side
86.2 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, starts outside off, late swing into the
right hander, well defended down the pitch, good ball
86.3 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, leg side, swings away at 123 kph, goes
down the leg side
86.4 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, drawn well forward outside the off,
defends to the off, again late in swing
86.5 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off, has the ability
to take it away as well
86.6 Maharoof to Kallis, no run, leg stump line, gets forward, pushed
gently from length towards mid wicket
End of over 87 (maiden) South Africa 196/3 (129 more runs req)
MF Maharoof 4-2-3-0 - Fort End
JA Rudolph 25* (64b 4x4) JH Kallis 49* (121b 6x4)
87.1 Dilshan to Rudolph, no run, outside off, bit short, cuts firmly at
cover, does not beat the fielder
87.2 Dilshan to Rudolph, one run
87.3 Dilshan to Kallis, no run
87.4 Dilshan to Kallis, no run
87.5 Dilshan to Kallis, no run
87.6 Dilshan to Kallis, one run, worked to the on side for his 50
End of over 88 (2 runs) South Africa 198/3 (127 more runs req)
TM Dilshan 16-5-30-1 - City End
JH Kallis 50* (125b 6x4) JA Rudolph 26* (66b 4x4)
88.1 Maharoof to Kallis, one run, leg side, worked behind square on on
side, quick run, Dilshan fields, return misses, just home
88.2 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, new ball gives
it some nice carry to the keeper
88.3 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, pushed across, left alone
88.4 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
Rudolph chaning gloves
88.5 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off, getting good
lift outside the off suddenly, 124 kph
88.6 Maharoof to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 89 (1 run) South Africa 199/3 (126 more runs req)
MF Maharoof 5-2-4-0 - Fort End
JH Kallis 51* (126b 6x4) JA Rudolph 26* (71b 4x4)
5 minutes to go before the two captains and umpires can call the
game off
This just about sums it up with Sangakkara making his debut as a
Test bowler
89.1 Sangakkara to Kallis, wide: no run, starts his career as a bowler
with the worst wide ever, nearly took 1st slip apart
89.1 Sangakkara to Kallis, no run, better line, gets forward just
outside off, stroked to cover
89.2 Sangakkara to Kallis, one run, on the back foot, punched to cover
who has to get across, 200 up
89.3 Sangakkara to Rudolph, no run, outside off, left alone
89.4 Sangakkara to Rudolph, (noball) no run, now he oversteps, outside
off, left alone
89.4 Sangakkara to Rudolph, no run, slower ball, left alone outside off
89.5 Sangakkara to Rudolph, one run, full outside off, stroked into
covers, Atapattu does well with one hand
89.6 Sangakkara to Kallis, no run, forward, leg stumps, pads it away to
the on side
End of over 90 (4 runs) South Africa 203/3 (122 more runs req)
KC Sangakkara 1-0-4-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
JA Rudolph 27* (75b 4x4) JH Kallis 52* (129b 6x4)
Players get together and shake hands, and that is it, South Africa
get away with a draw
A game that showed so much promise, died a slow death in the end
Now it is off to Colombo next week and a pitch that normally is
more favourable to pace bowling
A match that will be remebered for a Mahela Jayawardene double
hundred, the reclaiming of the Test wicket record for
Muralitharan, the gutsie hundred from Rudolph, a 5fer for Boje,
and the 70's from Jayasuriya and Smith
All that remains is the MoM award and some presentation formalities
Smith "We are very happy with the draw after having had 2.5 months
off, no-one gave us a chance to bat out the last day of a Galle
pitch, but we did and it has created some positive reactions in
the change rooms, we will take a lot of confidence into the
Atapattu .... "We are disappointed but we were surprised with the
slowness of the pitch, we did some things well, and some things
very badly with Mahela playing very well
MoM has been awarded to Mahela Jayawardene for what was a excellent
innings
That is it from Wisden-Cricinfo for this test and we look forward
to speaking to you again next week.