1st ODI: South Africa v Australia at Centurion, 26 Feb 2006

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Delay - Rain delayed Start at 10:30

       Australia won the toss and decided to bat first
       Bit overcast in Centurion. Clouds seem to be a bit high still, rain
        expected to stay away for quite a while.
       Umpires going down to the field of play
       Followed by the South African team as Australia won the toss and
        decided to bat first.
       Pollock to open the bowling from the West Lane End
   0.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad,
        Peterson runs in from sq to field
   0.2 Pollock to Katich, no run, outside the off, nipped away as it
        pitched, no shot offered by Katich
   0.3 Pollock to Katich, no run, late cut, Gibbs doing the fielding at
        point
   0.4 Pollock to Katich, no run, decent lift, well over the stumps,
        Katich not interested to play a shot, leaves it for Boucher to
        field
   0.5 Pollock to Katich, no run, back of a length, on the back foot,
        defends to the off, cover runs in to field
   0.6 Pollock to Katich, one run, solid shot to the left of mid off, Hall
        fieldeing, managed to get a hand on it as Katich scrambled for the
        run

End of over 1 (2 runs) Australia 2/0 (RR: 2.00)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
SM Katich 1* (5b) AC Gilchrist 0* (1b)

       Ntini to open the bowling from the Hennops River End
   1.1 Ntini to Katich, no run, went for the pull, bit mistimed as that
        one lifted a bit, mid on doing the fielding
   1.2 Ntini to Katich, no run, outside the off, nipped away as it
        pitched, bat showing no interest to play a shot
   1.3 Ntini to Katich, no run, again just wide of off, went straight back
        to keeper this time
   1.4 Ntini to Katich, no run, forward, slower delivery, gently played
        back down the pitch, Ntini doing his own fielding
   1.5 Ntini to Katich, no run, late lift, sq up the bat, just managed to
        miss the outside edge as Boucher went up in appeal
   1.6 Ntini to Katich, no run, very quick delivery, cut straight to Gibbs
        at point

End of over 2 (maiden) Australia 2/0 (RR: 1.00)
M Ntini 1-1-0-0 - Hennops River End
AC Gilchrist 0* (1b) SM Katich 1* (11b)

   2.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, well outside the off, no shot offered
        as Boucher gets to field the ball
   2.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, slower delivery, nicely played off
        the legs, straight back down the pitch
   2.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, nipped away, steered to a diving
        point fielder, Gibbs fielding
   2.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, inside edge, past the stumps, sq leg
        runs wide to field the ball
   2.5 Pollock to Katich, one run, nicely played around the legs, sq leg
        runs in to get the ball
   2.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, solid stroke to extra cover region,
        de Villiers quick to field

End of over 3 (2 runs) Australia 4/0 (RR: 1.33)
SM Pollock 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
SM Katich 2* (12b) AC Gilchrist 1* (6b)

   3.1 Ntini to Katich, no run, well wide of off, bit of lift, bat
        withdrew, Katich not interested
   3.2 Ntini to Katich, no run, slower delivery, scooped to mid off,
        Peterson doing the fielding
   3.3 Ntini to Katich, no run, well wide of off, stayed low, went for the
        cut, beats the bat
   3.4 Ntini to Katich, OUT: inside edge, played onto the stumps and bails
        in the air as Katich finds his way back to the changerooms

       Australia 4/1, Partnership of 4
       SM Katich  b Ntini  2 (16b 0x4 0x6)
       AC Gilchrist 1* (6b) M Ntini 1.4-1-0-1

   3.5 Ntini to Martyn, no run, angled in, straight bat defended back down
        the track, Ntini doing his own fielding
   3.6 Ntini to Martyn, one run, gently played around into the gap at mid
        wicket for a quick single

End of over 4 (1 run) Australia 5/1 (RR: 1.25)
M Ntini 2-1-1-1 - Hennops River End
DR Martyn 1* (2b) AC Gilchrist 1* (6b)

   4.1 Pollock to Martyn, OUT: on the back foot, defensive stroke, beats
        the bat and hits batsman on the pads, great appeal and ump not
        thinking too hard on this one

       Australia 5/2, Partnership of 1
       DR Martyn  lbw b Pollock  1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       AC Gilchrist 1* (6b) SM Pollock 2.1-0-3-1

   4.2 Pollock to Clarke, one run, nipped back, flicked around the legs,
        mid wicket runs wide to field and Clarke off the mark
   4.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, solid stroke straight to Peterson in
        the covers
   4.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, slower delivery, anticipated by
        Gilchrist as he playes it around to mid wicket
   4.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, well wide of off, stayed very low,
        bat withdrew
   4.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, on the front foot, gently played back
        down the track

End of over 5 (1 run) Australia 6/2 (RR: 1.20)
SM Pollock 3-0-4-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 1* (1b) AC Gilchrist 1* (10b)

   5.1 Ntini to Clarke, one run, angled in, gently played around the legs,
        Dippenaar fielding at deep fine leg
   5.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, slower delivery, nicely played into the
        gap past cover and the first boundary on the board
   5.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, on the front foot, bit of lift, played
        just wide of cover, well fielded as he dives to his left to
        prevent the single
   5.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, defends to the on, sq leg quick to
        field
   5.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, picked up in the air, deep fine leg runs
        wide, dives to his left, geats a hand on the ball as it just
        managed to touch the rope
   5.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, FOUR, well placed, into the gap past cover and
        point, fielders chasing in vain

End of over 6 (13 runs) Australia 19/2 (RR: 3.17)
M Ntini 3-1-14-1 - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 2* (2b) AC Gilchrist 13* (15b 3x4)

   6.1 Pollock to Clarke, FOUR, forward, solid drive past a diving mid off
        fielder
   6.2 Pollock to Clarke, no run, lift, on the toes, defends to the off,
        point quick on the ball
   6.3 Pollock to Clarke, no run, forward defensive, just beats the
        outside of the bat, Boucher fielding
   6.4 Pollock to Clarke, no run, well forward, steered straight to
   6.5 Pollock to Clarke, no run, angled in, on the front foot, stroked
        into the off
   6.6 Pollock to Clarke, no run, well forward, played around to the on,
        mid wicket runs in to field

End of over 7 (4 runs) Australia 23/2 (RR: 3.29)
SM Pollock 4-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 13* (15b 3x4) MJ Clarke 6* (8b 1x4)

   7.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, late lift, went for the cut shot, beats
        the bat
   7.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, cracking shot picked up straight to
        Peterson at point, dropped
   7.3 Ntini to Clarke, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad, deep
        fine runs in from the boundary to field
   7.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, slower delivery, gently played out to
        the off, mid off fielder fielding
   7.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, OUT: went for the big shot, edged, high up in
        the air as Nel gets more than enough time to get under it at mid
        on for an easy catch

       Australia 25/3, Partnership of 20
       AC Gilchrist  c Nel b Ntini  14 (19b 3x4 0x6)
       MJ Clarke 6* (9b 1x4) M Ntini 3.5-1-15-2

   7.6 Ntini to Hussey, two runs, opened the face of the bat, guided down
        to 3rd man

End of over 8 (4 runs) Australia 27/3 (RR: 3.38)
M Ntini 4-1-17-2 - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 6* (9b 1x4) MEK Hussey 2* (1b)

   8.1 Pollock to Clarke, no run, well forward, defends to the off
   8.2 Pollock to Clarke, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
   8.3 Pollock to Clarke, no run, cover runs in to field
   8.4 Pollock to Clarke, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, bat
        showing no interest
   8.5 Pollock to Clarke, one run, played around the legs, sq leg runs
        wide to field
   8.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, forward, went for the stroke, beats the
        bat, Boucher fielding

End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 28/3 (RR: 3.11)
SM Pollock 5-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 7* (14b 1x4) MEK Hussey 2* (2b)

   9.1 Ntini to Clarke, no run, angled in, on the front foot managed to
        defend to the off, cover fielding
   9.2 Ntini to Clarke, no run, well forward, stroked to de Villiers in
        the covers
   9.3 Ntini to Clarke, no run, decent lift, on the toes pushed back down
        the ground
   9.4 Ntini to Clarke, no run, angled in, again on the toes, played out
        to the off as point is quick to field
   9.5 Ntini to Clarke, no run, slower delivery, played around to mid on,
        Hall doing the fielding
   9.6 Ntini to Clarke, no run, advanced, solid stroke into the off, cover
        quick to field

End of over 10 (maiden) Australia 28/3 (RR: 2.80)
M Ntini 5-2-17-2 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 2* (2b) MJ Clarke 7* (20b 1x4)

  10.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, played to the off, point fielding as
        Hussey wanted the run, send back just in time
  10.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, well wide of off, stayed a tad low, no
        shot offered
  10.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, this one nipped away as it pitched,
        batsman followed it out, B€oucher keeping
  10.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, and again, nipped away, left for Boucher
        to field
  10.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, just wide of off, withdrew the bat as it
        skims past the stumps
  10.6 Pollock to Hussey, one run, on the front fott, gently played down
        the ground, Pollock doing the fielding

End of over 11 (1 run) Australia 29/3 (RR: 2.64)
SM Pollock 6-0-10-1 - Pavilion End
MEK Hussey 3* (8b) MJ Clarke 7* (20b 1x4)

  11.1 Ntini to Hussey, no run, quicker delivery, nipped away, bat showing
        no interest
  11.2 Ntini to Hussey, no run, forward defensive, bit of lift, beats the
        bat
  11.3 Ntini to Hussey, no run, and another one, this time not playing a
        shot
  11.4 Ntini to Hussey, no run, decent lift, wide of the off, no shot
        played as Boucher does the fielding
  11.5 Ntini to Hussey, no run, nipped away, past the stumps for the
        keeper to field
  11.6 Ntini to Hussey, no run, slower delivery, pushed to the ground,
        point quick on the ball, preventing the single

End of over 12 (maiden) Australia 29/3 (RR: 2.42)
M Ntini 6-3-17-2 - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 7* (20b 1x4) MEK Hussey 3* (14b)

  12.1 Pollock to Clarke, no run, smacked back down the track, beats
        Pollock as it hits the non-strikers stumps
  12.2 Pollock to Clarke, one run, opened the face of the bat, deep point
        fielding
  12.3 Pollock to Hussey, one run, on the toes, guided down to bwd point
        for a quick single
  12.4 Pollock to Clarke, FOUR, forward, solid stroke past a diving mid on
        and the boundary as result
  12.5 Pollock to Clarke, no run, angled in, on the front foot defends to
        the off, cover fielding
  12.6 Pollock to Clarke, one run, flicked around the legs, deep fine runs
        wide to get to the ball

End of over 13 (7 runs) Australia 36/3 (RR: 2.77)
SM Pollock 7-0-17-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 13* (25b 2x4) MEK Hussey 4* (15b)

       Nel brought into the attack from the Hennops River End
  13.1 Nel to Clarke, no run, on the toes, defends to the off, bwd point
        quick on the ball
  13.2 Nel to Clarke, FOUR, picked up just over cover who almost got a
        hand on that, over the deep cover boundary
  13.3 Nel to Clarke, FOUR, perfect cover drive, mid off a bit wide to get
        to that, well placed
  13.4 Nel to Clarke, no run, lift, over the stumps, no shot offered
  13.5 Nel to Clarke, no run, slower delivery, gently played out to Hall
        in the covers
  13.6 Nel to Clarke, no run, well forward, straight bat, defends to the
        off, extra cover fielding

End of over 14 (8 runs) Australia 44/3 (RR: 3.14)
A Nel 1-0-8-0 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 4* (15b) MJ Clarke 21* (31b 4x4)

       Hall brought into the attack from the West Lane End
  14.1 Hall to Hussey, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off, de
        Villiers fielding
  14.2 Hall to Hussey, no run, straight bat, well forward, defends to the
        on
  14.3 Hall to Hussey, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, bat not
        playing a shot
  14.4 Hall to Hussey, FOUR, nicely played into the gap at slips, 3rd man
        too wide to get close to the ball
  14.5 Hall to Hussey, no run, nipped away as it pitched, no shot played
  14.6 Hall to Hussey, no run, well outside the off, bit of lift, no shot
        offered

End of over 15 (4 runs) Australia 48/3 (RR: 3.20)
AJ Hall 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 21* (31b 4x4) MEK Hussey 8* (21b 1x4)

  15.1 Nel to Clarke, one run, steered to 3rd man for a quick single,
        Pollock fielding
  15.2 Nel to Hussey, no run, nipped away, bit of lift, bat tempted but
        decided agains it at the end
  15.3 Nel to Hussey, two runs, on the toes, pushed into the gap past
        cover and the 50 up for Australia
  15.4 Nel to Hussey, one run, gently pushed to the ground, Nel quick to
        get to the ball and missed the kick to stumps
  15.5 Nel to Clarke, no run, smacked back down the track, Nel managed to
        stay down and grab a hold of the ball, Clarke quick to find his
        way back to the crease
  15.6 Nel to Clarke, no run, flicked around straight to Peterson at sq
        leg

End of over 16 (4 runs) Australia 52/3 (RR: 3.25)
A Nel 2-0-12-0 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 11* (24b 1x4) MJ Clarke 22* (34b 4x4)

  16.1 Hall to Hussey, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off de
        Villiers quick on the ball at cover
  16.2 Hall to Hussey, one run, flicked around to mid wicket region,
        fielder quick on the ball, missed stumps at keepers end
  16.3 Hall to Clarke, no run, sq up the bat, played back down the pitch,
        Hall doing his own fielding
  16.4 Hall to Clarke, one run, nicely played around the legs, deep fine
        fielder runs in from the boundary to field
  16.5 Hall to Hussey, no run, well wide of off, bit of lift, bat showing
        no interest as Boucher gets to field the ball
  16.6 Hall to Hussey, no run, on the back foot, steered out to point

End of over 17 (2 runs) Australia 54/3 (RR: 3.18)
AJ Hall 2-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 23* (36b 4x4) MEK Hussey 12* (28b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  17.1 Nel to Clarke, no run, solid stroke to the off
  17.2 Nel to Clarke, no run, slower delivery, solid stroke down to mid
        off
  17.3 Nel to Clarke, no run, angled in, played back down the pitch
  17.4 Nel to Clarke, no run, sq up the bat, played back down to the on
  17.5 Nel to Clarke, FOUR, found the gap past mid wicket, and over the
        rope at cows corner
  17.6 Nel to Clarke, no run, guided down to the left of point, Gibbs
        fielding brilliantly to prevent the boundary

End of over 18 (4 runs) Australia 58/3 (RR: 3.22)
A Nel 3-0-16-0 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 12* (28b 1x4) MJ Clarke 27* (42b 5x4)

  18.1 Hall to Hussey, no run, bit of lift, on the toes defends to the
        ground, point quick to field the ball
  18.2 Hall to Hussey, one run, down leg, flicked around to deep bwd sq,
        fielder runs in from the boundary
  18.3 Hall to Clarke, no run, well forward, gently played back down the
        pitch, Hall doing his own fielding
  18.4 Hall to Clarke, two runs, slower delivery, played out past mid off,
        Dippenaar wins the race to the boundary
  18.5 Hall to Clarke, no run, on the front foot, guided out to point
  18.6 Hall to Clarke, no run, well wide of off this time, stayed low, no
        shot played

End of over 19 (3 runs) Australia 61/3 (RR: 3.21)
AJ Hall 3-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
MEK Hussey 13* (30b 1x4) MJ Clarke 29* (46b 5x4)

  19.1 Nel to Hussey, no run, decent lift, just wide of off stump, left
        for Boucher to field
  19.2 Nel to Hussey, FOUR, lift again, picked up well in the air, too
        wide for 3rd man to stop the boundary
  19.3 Nel to Hussey, no run, outside the off, lift, no shot played
  19.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, well forward, pushed dead to the ground, Nel
        fielding
  19.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, outside the off, bat showing no interest to
        play a shot
  19.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, and another, stayed low, no shot played by
        the bat

End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 65/3 (RR: 3.25)
A Nel 4-0-20-0 - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 29* (46b 5x4) MEK Hussey 17* (36b 2x4)

  20.1 Hall to Clarke, one run, wide of off, late cut as deep bwd point
        runs in to field the ball
  20.2 Hall to Hussey, no run, slower delivery, advanced, played out to
        cover for a spectators catch
  20.3 Hall to Hussey, one run, on the toes, pushed to the on as they
        scramble for the run, mid wicket fielding
  20.4 Hall to Clarke, one run, nicely played out to wide mid wicket
        region, mid on fielding
  20.5 Hall to Hussey, FOUR, lift, went for the pull, bit mistimed but
        into the gap nevertheless and over a wide long on rope
  20.6 Hall to Hussey, no run, defends to the off

End of over 21 (7 runs) Australia 72/3 (RR: 3.43)
AJ Hall 4-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 31* (48b 5x4) MEK Hussey 22* (40b 3x4)

  21.1 Nel to Clarke, no run, slower delivery, played out straight to Kemp
        at mid off
  21.2 Nel to Clarke, no run, well wide of off, lift, bat showing no
        interest, withdrew the bat
  21.3 Nel to Clarke, one run, played around to a vacant mid wicket
        region, mid on fielding
  21.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, on the front foot, pushed out to the off,
        point quick on the ball
  21.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, lift, well wide of off, no shot played
  21.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, forward, played out straight to point

End of over 22 (1 run) Australia 73/3 (RR: 3.32)
A Nel 5-0-21-0 - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 32* (51b 5x4) MEK Hussey 22* (43b 3x4)

  22.1 Hall to Clarke, no run, on the front foot, solid stroke to cover
  22.2 Hall to Clarke, no run, another one outside the off stump, forward,
        no shot offered
  22.3 Hall to Clarke, two runs, slower delivery, played around to a
        vacant mid wicket region for their 50 p/s
  22.4 Hall to Clarke, no run, down leg, nipped the pad, Boucher doing
        well to get the ball
  22.5 Hall to Clarke, one run, guided down to 3rd man for an easy single
  22.6 Hall to Hussey, three runs, solid stroke to a vacant long off
        boundary, Kemp beats the ball to the rope

End of over 23 (6 runs) Australia 79/3 (RR: 3.43)
AJ Hall 5-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
MEK Hussey 25* (44b 3x4) MJ Clarke 35* (56b 5x4)

  23.1 Nel to Hussey, no run, on the front foot, played out straight to
        Peterson at point
  23.2 Nel to Hussey, one run, opened the bat, guided to 3rd man region
        for a quick single
  23.3 Nel to Clarke, no run, well wide of off, bit of lift, no interest
        to play a shot from the bat
  23.4 Nel to Clarke, one run, lift, pushed down to a vacant mid wicket
        region, Peterson quick on the ball
  23.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, bit of lift, pushed dead to the ground, Nel
        fielding
  23.6 Nel to Hussey, one run, flicked around to deep bwd sq, wanted the
        second, fielder quick on the ball

End of over 24 (3 runs) Australia 82/3 (RR: 3.42)
A Nel 6-0-24-0 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 27* (48b 3x4) MJ Clarke 36* (58b 5x4)

       Peterson brought into the attack from the West Lane End
  24.1 Peterson to Hussey, no run, well wide of off, bat tempted, decided
        against it
  24.2 Peterson to Hussey, one run, picked up to long on, fielder runs in
        from the boundary
  24.3 Peterson to Clarke, one run, fuller delivery, played to long off
        for a quick single
  24.4 Peterson to Hussey, no run, gently played back down the pitch
  24.5 Peterson to Hussey, one run, sweeps, deep mid wicket fielder runs
        in from the boundary, Ntini fielding
  24.6 Peterson to Clarke, no run, advanced, flicked around to fine leg,
        Smith quick on the ball

End of over 25 (3 runs) Australia 85/3 (RR: 3.40)
RJ Peterson 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
MEK Hussey 29* (52b 3x4) MJ Clarke 37* (60b 5x4)

       Smith brought into the attack at the Hennops River End
  25.1 Smith to Hussey, one run, wider delivery, played out to deep point
        for the single
  25.2 Smith to Clarke, wide: no run, down leg, beats the pad
  25.2 Smith to Clarke, one run, sweeps doen to deep bwd sq region for an
        easy single
  25.3 Smith to Hussey, one run, gently pushed out to point as they
        scramble for the run
  25.4 Smith to Clarke, one run, picked up past a diving Smith, long on
        runs in to field the ball
  25.5 Smith to Hussey, two runs, played around to deep fine, Hall doing
        the fielding
  25.6 Smith to Hussey, no run, guided down to Pollock at 3rd man, tempted
        for the run, Pollock quick on the ball

End of over 26 (7 runs) Australia 92/3 (RR: 3.54)
GC Smith 1-0-7-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 39* (62b 5x4) MEK Hussey 33* (56b 3x4)

  26.1 Peterson to Clarke, no run, turned around to de Villiers in the on
  26.2 Peterson to Clarke, FOUR, advanced, smacked into the gap past deep
        extra cover for the boundary, well placed
  26.3 Peterson to Clarke, no run, played around the pads, de Villiers
        quick to field
  26.4 Peterson to Clarke, one run, deep mid wicket runs in to field
  26.5 Peterson to Hussey, one run, played into the off, sweeper fielding
  26.6 Peterson to Clarke, no run, turned around the legs, straight to de
        Villiers at mid wicket region

End of over 27 (6 runs) Australia 98/3 (RR: 3.63)
RJ Peterson 2-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
MEK Hussey 34* (57b 3x4) MJ Clarke 44* (67b 6x4)

  27.1 Smith to Hussey, no run, went for the sweep shot, beats the bat
        completely
  27.2 Smith to Hussey, one run, picked up just past extra cover, sweeper
        runs wide to field
  27.3 Smith to Clarke, no run, advanced, smacked straight to de Villiers
        at extra cover
  27.4 Smith to Clarke, one run, turned around the legs, deep sq runs in
        to field, this gets Australia to 100 on the board
  27.5 Smith to Hussey, one run, deep sq runs in to field
  27.6 Smith to Clarke, one run, played around the legs, deep sq runs in
        to field the ball, Ntini fielding

End of over 28 (4 runs) Australia 102/3 (RR: 3.64)
GC Smith 2-0-11-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 46* (70b 6x4) MEK Hussey 36* (60b 3x4)

  28.1 Peterson to Clarke, one run, gently played around to wide mid on
        for a quick single
  28.2 Peterson to Hussey, one run, pushed out to vacant mid wicket region
  28.3 Peterson to Clarke, no run, advanced, gently played back down the
        pitch
  28.4 Peterson to Clarke, one run, picked up to deep bwd sq for the run
  28.5 Peterson to Hussey, three runs, reverse sweep, 3rd man runs wide to
        field the ball and win the race to the rope
  28.6 Peterson to Clarke, one run, wider delivery, played out to the
        sweeper in the off

End of over 29 (7 runs) Australia 109/3 (RR: 3.76)
RJ Peterson 3-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 49* (74b 6x4) MEK Hussey 40* (62b 3x4)

  29.1 Smith to Clarke, one run, gently played out to the on for his well
        deserved 50 up
  29.2 Smith to Hussey, FOUR, short, picked up into the gap at deep extra
        cover region, one bounce and the four
  29.3 Smith to Hussey, one run, slowly pushed out to wide long off region
        for the single
  29.4 Smith to Clarke, one run, played around the hips, deep sq runs in
        from the boundary to field
  29.5 Smith to Hussey, SIX, picked up well over wide long on for his 50
        up
  29.6 Smith to Hussey, no run, gently pushed back down the track

End of over 30 (13 runs) Australia 122/3 (RR: 4.07)
GC Smith 3-0-24-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
MJ Clarke 51* (76b 6x4) MEK Hussey 51* (66b 4x4 1x6)

  30.1 Peterson to Clarke, no run, played back to the off
  30.2 Peterson to Clarke, one run, nicely pushed around the legs, deep sq
        fielding
  30.3 Peterson to Hussey, one run, well forward, stroked out to the off,
        point runs in to field
  30.4 Peterson to Clarke, no run, gently played back down the pitch,
        Peterson doing his own fielding
  30.5 Peterson to Clarke, one run, played around to deep bwd sq for the
        single and 100 p/s
  30.6 Peterson to Hussey, no run, defends to the on

End of over 31 (3 runs) Australia 125/3 (RR: 4.03)
RJ Peterson 4-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 53* (80b 6x4) MEK Hussey 52* (68b 4x4 1x6)

       Pollock brought back into the attack from the Hennops River End
  31.1 Pollock to Clarke, no run, solid stroke to the on, mid wicket
        fielding
  31.2 Pollock to Clarke, OUT: smacked straight to de Villiers at cover,
        brilliant catch as that was hit very hard

       Australia 125/4, Partnership of 100
       MJ Clarke  c de Villiers b Pollock  53 (82b 6x4 0x6)
       MEK Hussey 52* (68b 4x4 1x6) SM Pollock 7.2-0-17-2

  31.3 Pollock to Watson, no run, just wide of off, stayed very low, no
        shot played
  31.4 Pollock to Watson, no run, well forward, stroked to de Villiers at
        cover
  31.5 Pollock to Watson, no run, slower delivery, managed to play it out
        into the off
  31.6 Pollock to Watson, no run, forward, defends to the off, sq leg
        quick to field

End of over 32 (maiden) Australia 125/4 (RR: 3.91)
SM Pollock 8-1-17-2 - Hennops River End
MEK Hussey 52* (68b 4x4 1x6) SR Watson 0* (4b)

  32.1 Peterson to Hussey, one run, solid stroke down to Ntini at long on
  32.2 Peterson to Watson, no run, on the back foot, stroked to silly
        point, Smith fielding
  32.3 Peterson to Watson, no run, played back down the track, Peterson
        doing well to stop the ball
  32.4 Peterson to Watson, one run, solid stroke to Hall at wide mid on,
        bit of a thumble
  32.5 Peterson to Hussey, one run, solid stroke down to long off for the
        single
  32.6 Peterson to Watson, one run, wider delivery, played out to Nel at
        deep point region

End of over 33 (4 runs) Australia 129/4 (RR: 3.91)
RJ Peterson 5-0-23-0 - Pavilion End
SR Watson 2* (8b) MEK Hussey 54* (70b 4x4 1x6)

  33.1 Pollock to Watson, one run, bit of lift, on the back foot, played
        out to the sweeper in the off
  33.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, slower delivery, gently played out to
        the off, cover quick on the ball
  33.3 Pollock to Hussey, two runs, guided to deep bwd point, good running
        between the stumps
  33.4 Pollock to Hussey, OUT: went for the pull, mistimed and instead
        picked it up to Dippenaar at deep mid wicket region

       Australia 132/5, Partnership of 7
       MEK Hussey  c Dippenaar b Pollock  56 (73b 4x4 1x6)
       SR Watson 3* (9b) SM Pollock 8.4-1-20-3

Match State: Delay - drinks

  33.5 Pollock to Hogg, no run, bit of lift, on the toes pushed back to
        the ground
  33.6 Pollock to Hogg, no run, well wide of off, bat showing no interest
        to play a shot

End of over 34 (3 runs) Australia 132/5 (RR: 3.88)
SM Pollock 9-1-20-3 - Hennops River End
SR Watson 3* (9b) GB Hogg 0* (2b)

  34.1 Peterson to Watson, no run, well forward, pushed to the ground
  34.2 Peterson to Watson, one run, picked up just wide of Peterson, mid
        on doing well to field the ball
  34.3 Peterson to Hogg, FOUR, forward, perfect drive into the gap past a
        vacant extra cover region
  34.4 Peterson to Hogg, no run, smacked straight into silly point, Smith
        fielding
  34.5 Peterson to Hogg, one run, forward defensive stroke, managed to
        play it out to point as they scramble for the single
  34.6 Peterson to Watson, one run, pushed just wide of Peterson, extra
        cover fielding in the end

End of over 35 (7 runs) Australia 139/5 (RR: 3.97)
RJ Peterson 6-0-30-0 - Pavilion End
SR Watson 5* (12b) GB Hogg 5* (5b 1x4)

  35.1 Pollock to Watson, no run, well outside the off, bit of lift, no
        interest from the bat
  35.2 Pollock to Watson, no run, sq up the bat, straight bat played back
        down the track
  35.3 Pollock to Watson, no run, on te front foot, defensive stroke, mid
        off fielding
  35.4 Pollock to Watson, one run, flicked around the legs, deep sq runs
        in to field
  35.5 Pollock to Hogg, no run, well forward, solid stroke straight to mid
        off
  35.6 Pollock to Hogg, two runs, guided down to 3rd man for a quick 2
        runs and this brings Pollocks spell to an end

End of over 36 (3 runs) Australia 142/5 (RR: 3.94)
SM Pollock 10-1-23-3 - Hennops River End
SR Watson 6* (16b) GB Hogg 7* (7b 1x4)

  36.1 Peterson to Watson, one run, advanced, smacked back to Peterson who
        managed to get a hand on it, deflects to mid off
  36.2 Peterson to Hogg, two runs, guided down to 3rd man for quick
        running
  36.3 Peterson to Hogg, one run, played out to the sweeper in the off
  36.4 Peterson to Watson, no run, gently played back down the track,
        Peterson fielding
  36.5 Peterson to Watson, one run, played down to the sweeper in the ogg
  36.6 Peterson to Hogg, one run, smacked to wide long off for the single

End of over 37 (6 runs) Australia 148/5 (RR: 4.00)
RJ Peterson 7-0-36-0 - Pavilion End
GB Hogg 11* (10b 1x4) SR Watson 8* (19b)

       Ntini brought back into the attack
  37.1 Ntini to Hogg, no run, lift, on the toes, managed to push it back
        to the ground, point quick to field
  37.2 Ntini to Hogg, no run, again some lift, wanted to play the cut shot
        bit mistimed, point fielding
  37.3 Ntini to Hogg, no run, bottom edge, past the stumps, Kemp fielding
        at 3rd man
  37.4 Ntini to Hogg, no run, bottom edge, into the ground, point gets
        another chance to field the ball
  37.5 Ntini to Hogg, one run, opened the bat, guided down to deep point
        for an easy single
  37.6 Ntini to Watson, wide: no run, bouncer gone wrong and 150 up for
        Australia
  37.6 Ntini to Watson, one run, short, on the toes guided to 3rd man for
        a very quick single

End of over 38 (3 runs) Australia 151/5 (RR: 3.97)
M Ntini 7-3-20-2 (1w) - Hennops River End
SR Watson 9* (20b) GB Hogg 12* (15b 1x4)

       Nel brought back into the attack from the West Lane End
  38.1 Nel to Watson, one run, well forward, pushed to the ground and
        scramble for the single
  38.2 Nel to Hogg, one run, gently played down to the on, mid wicket runs
        in to field
  38.3 Nel to Watson, no run, solid stroke past Nel, mid off runs wide to
        field
  38.4 Nel to Watson, FOUR, attempted the bouncer, too sort and pulled to
        a vacant deep mid wicket boundary
  38.5 Nel to Watson, no run, forward, stroked out to Hall at mid on
        region, Hogg wanted the run, send back
  38.6 Nel to Watson, no run, guided to bwd point, Gibbs fielding as they
        went for the run

End of over 39 (6 runs) Australia 157/5 (RR: 4.03)
A Nel 7-0-30-0 - Pavilion End
GB Hogg 13* (16b 1x4) SR Watson 14* (25b 1x4)

       Australia 157/6, Partnership of 25
       GB Hogg  run out (Gibbs)  13 (16b 1x4 0x6)

  39.1 Ntini to Watson, no run, forward defensive, cover quick on the ball
  39.2 Ntini to Watson, two runs, flicked around to deep mid wicket
        region, fielder wins the race to the rope
  39.3 Ntini to Watson, no run, solid stroke to a diving mid wicket
        fielder
  39.4 Ntini to Watson, no run, forward, solid stroke to wide mid wicket
        fielder
  39.5 Ntini to Watson, one run, angled in, flicked around to deep sq
        fielder for a single
  39.6 Ntini to Lee, wide: no run, down leg, beats the bat
  39.6 Ntini to Lee, one run, guided down to 3rd man for the single as its
        starting to drizzle

End of over 40 (5 runs) Australia 162/6 (RR: 4.05)
M Ntini 8-3-25-2 (2w) - Hennops River End
B Lee 1* (1b) SR Watson 17* (30b 1x4)

Match State: Delay - Lunch

       Play to resume at 14:30 GMT
       3 Overs lost per side which leaves 7 overs still to be bowled in
        the Australian Innings
       Umpires going down to the field of play
       Nel to resume his bowling spell from the West Lane End
  40.1 Nel to Lee, no run, angled in, on the front foot, defends to the on
  40.2 Nel to Lee, one run, full delivery, played down to long on as Ntini
        runs in to field
  40.3 Nel to Watson, one run, forward defensive, Gibbs doing the fielding
        at point
  40.4 Nel to Lee, no run, sort, Lee doing well to bend in under it
  40.5 Nel to Lee, one run, late lift, pushed to the ground as they
        scramble for the single
  40.6 Nel to Watson, one run, full toss, played back past Nel, long off
        runs wide to field

End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 166/6 (RR: 4.05)
A Nel 8-0-34-0 - Pavilion End
SR Watson 19* (32b 1x4) B Lee 3* (5b)

       Hall brought back into the attack from the Hennops River End
  41.1 Hall to Watson, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad as
        Boucher has to run wide to field the ball
  41.2 Hall to Lee, legbye: one run, angled in, got hold of the pad, bats
        scramble for the single
  41.3 Hall to Watson, one run, lift, pulled down to deep fine leg for an
        easy single
  41.4 Hall to Lee, two runs, nicely played off the toes, long on fielding
        wide to stop the boundary
  41.5 Hall to Lee, one run, late lift, suprised the bat, managed to push
        it to the on
  41.6 Hall to Watson, no run, forward, gently stroked back down the pitch

End of over 42 (6 runs) Australia 172/6 (RR: 4.10)
AJ Hall 6-0-26-0 - Hennops River End
B Lee 6* (8b) SR Watson 20* (35b 1x4)

  42.1 Nel to Lee, two runs, gently flicked around the legs to deep mid
        wicket region
  42.2 Nel to Lee, no run, slower delivery, on te back foot, defends to
        the off, cover quick on the ball
  42.3 Nel to Lee, two runs, pushed to the off as they go for the single,
        fielder nipped the stumps as the ball deflected, wide long on
        fielding
  42.4 Nel to Lee, no run, lift, went for the max into the off, beats the
        bat
  42.5 Nel to Lee, two runs, solid drive to a wide long off, de Villiers
        fielding
  42.6 Nel to Lee, wide: no run, another one called a tad too igh
  42.6 Nel to Lee, legbye: one run, angled in, on the pad, went for the
        run, point quick to field, missed stumps, sq leg gets a hand on
        the ball to stop the overthrow

End of over 43 (8 runs) Australia 180/6 (RR: 4.19)
A Nel 9-0-41-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
B Lee 12* (14b) SR Watson 20* (35b 1x4)

  43.1 Hall to Lee, two runs, played around the legs, deep bwd sq runs
        wide to field
  43.2 Hall to Lee, no run, solid stroke straight to cover, non-striker
        went for the run as the fielder missed stumps
  43.3 Hall to Lee, no run, lift, on the toes pushed to the ground, point
        quick to field
  43.4 Hall to Lee, two runs, smacked back to Hall, ump just managed to
        get out of the way, long off fielding
  43.5 Hall to Lee, one run, played around to deep sq for an easy single
  43.6 Hall to Watson, one run, gave himself some room, picked up to long
        on for the single

End of over 44 (6 runs) Australia 186/6 (RR: 4.23)
AJ Hall 7-0-32-0 - Hennops River End
SR Watson 21* (36b 1x4) B Lee 17* (19b)

  44.1 Nel to Watson, one run, smacked straight back down the pitch, Lee
        doing well to get out of the way as Ntini fields at long on
  44.2 Nel to Lee, SIX, short, picked up well into the stands, almost back
        into the changerooms, massive!
  44.3 Nel to Lee, wide: no run, down leg
  44.3 Nel to Lee, no run, wanted another max, beats the bat as it just
        skids over the stumps
  44.4 Nel to Lee, wide: no run, down leg
  44.4 Nel to Lee, wide: no run, full toss, angled down leg
  44.4 Nel to Lee, SIX, short again and punished well over cows corner for
        the max and gets Australia to 200 runs
  44.5 Nel to Lee, FOUR, full toss, smacked back to Nel and de Villiers
        dives forward to stop the boundary at long off, in vain
  44.6 Nel to Lee, one run, angled in, pushed to the ground, sq leg
        fielding

End of over 45 (21 runs) Australia 207/6 (RR: 4.60)
A Nel 10-0-62-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
B Lee 34* (24b 1x4 2x6) SR Watson 22* (37b 1x4)

  45.1 Hall to Lee, one run, lift, down leg, picked up to fine leg for the
        single
  45.2 Hall to Watson, OUT: went for the sweep, beats the bat and stumps
        rearranged

       Australia 208/7, Partnership of 51
       SR Watson  b Hall  22 (38b 1x4 0x6)
       B Lee 35* (25b 1x4 2x6) AJ Hall 7.2-0-33-1

  45.3 Hall to Bracken, no run, played back down the track, Lee wanted the
        run as Hall got a hand to the ball, send back
  45.4 Hall to Bracken, one run, gently played down to wide mid off for
        the quick single
  45.5 Hall to Lee, one run, picked up to a vacant sq leg region, mid
        wicket runs wide to field
  45.6 Hall to Bracken, one run, yorker, defends to the off, did well to
        keep that out

End of over 46 (4 runs) Australia 211/7 (RR: 4.59)
AJ Hall 8-0-36-1 - Hennops River End
NW Bracken 2* (3b) B Lee 36* (26b 1x4 2x6)

       Ntini back into the attack for the last over
  46.1 Ntini to Bracken, SIX, slower delivery, picked up in the air and
        over the cows corner rope for the max
  46.2 Ntini to Bracken, two runs, picked up over mid wicket, long on runs
        wide to field
  46.3 Ntini to Bracken, SIX, and another one, easily picks it up to cows
        corner, well played
  46.4 Ntini to Bracken, bye: one run, beats the bat as they scramble for
        the run, Boucher missed stumps
  46.5 Ntini to Lee, wide: no run, well outside the off, beats the bat as
        Bracken goes for the run, Boucher throws the ball to Ntini for an
        easy runout

       Australia 227/8, Partnership of 19
       NW Bracken  run out (Ntini)  16 (7b 0x4 2x6)

  46.5 Ntini to Lee, no run, just wide of off, beats the bat
  46.6 Ntini to Lee, two runs, picked up just past Ntini, long off
        fielding

End of over 47 (18 runs) Australia 229/8 (RR: 4.87)
M Ntini 9-3-42-2 (3w) - Pavilion End
MG Johnson 0* (0b) B Lee 38* (28b 1x4 2x6)

Match State: Innings Break

       Umpires back on the field
       Players going down to the field of play
       Lee to open the bowling from the West Lane End
   0.1 Lee to Smith, no run, well wide of the off, no shot played by the
        bat
   0.2 Lee to Smith, FOUR, nicely flicked around the legs to a vacant mid
        wicket boundary
   0.3 Lee to Smith, one run, lift, on the toes pushed to the on, mid
        wicket runs in to field
   0.4 Lee to Dippenaar, no run, straight bat, pushed to the off, point
        quick on the ball
   0.5 Lee to Dippenaar, no run, forward stroke, beats the bat straight
        through, back to the keeper
   0.6 Lee to Dippenaar, FOUR, wider delivery, smacked into the gap past
        point and cover, well placed

End of over 1 (9 runs) South Africa 9/0 (RR: 9.00 RRR: 224/46 = 4.87)
B Lee 1-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 5* (3b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 4* (3b 1x4)

       Bracken into the attack from the Hennops River End
   1.1 Bracken to Smith, wide: no run, well outside the off and called
   1.1 Bracken to Smith, no run, another one wide of off, bat showing no
        interest
   1.2 Bracken to Smith, no run, wider delivery, smacked straight to point
   1.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, on the front foot, stroked to the off
   1.4 Bracken to Smith, no run, outside the off, late cut, point fielding
   1.5 Bracken to Smith, no run, wide again, bottom edge, cover fielding
        tis time
   1.6 Bracken to Smith, no run, played around to the on, mid wicket runs
        in to field

End of over 2 (1 run) South Africa 10/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 223/45 = 4.96)
NW Bracken 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
HH Dippenaar 4* (3b 1x4) GC Smith 5* (9b 1x4)

   2.1 Lee to Dippenaar, no run, nipped back, on the pad, cover fielding,
        no appeal
   2.2 Lee to Dippenaar, one run, lift, on the toes managed to play it out
        to 3rd man
   2.3 Lee to Smith, no run, late lift, on the toes, defends to the on
   2.4 Lee to Smith, one run, lift, down leg, nipped away to deep fine leg
        for an easy single
   2.5 Lee to Dippenaar, FOUR, solid drive into the gap past mid off,
        fielder chasing in vain
   2.6 Lee to Dippenaar, no run, lift, in the air, managed to play it out
        to the on

End of over 3 (6 runs) South Africa 16/0 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 217/44 = 4.93)
B Lee 2-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 6* (11b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 9* (7b 2x4)

   3.1 Bracken to Smith, no run, forward, gently nudged to the on, mid
        wicket quick to field
   3.2 Bracken to Smith, no run, inside edge, sq leg runs in to field,
        preventing the single
   3.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, slower delivery, picked up over Bracken,
        mid on fielding
   3.4 Bracken to Smith, wide: no run, well wide of off, ump waisting no
        time to call it
   3.4 Bracken to Smith, one run, followed the bat, guided down to 3rd man
   3.5 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, straightened up the bat, managed to
        play it back down the ground
   3.6 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, guided to a diving 3rd man, well
        fielded by Clarke

End of over 4 (2 runs) South Africa 18/0 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 215/43 = 5.00)
NW Bracken 2-0-3-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 7* (15b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 9* (9b 2x4)

   4.1 Lee to Smith, FOUR, short, pulled past a diving mid wicket fielder
        and the boundary as result
   4.2 Lee to Smith, one run, opened the face of the bat, Bracken fielding
        at 3rd man
   4.3 Lee to Dippenaar, no run, bit of lift, over the chest, back to
        Gilcrist
   4.4 Lee to Dippenaar, one run, down leg, flicked the bat, deep sq runs
        in from the boundary to field
   4.5 Lee to Smith, no run, lift, on the toes, played back down the
        pitch, Lee fielding
   4.6 Lee to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight back to Lee

End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 24/0 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 209/42 = 4.98)
B Lee 3-0-21-0 - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 10* (11b 2x4) GC Smith 12* (19b 2x4)

   5.1 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, guided straight to 3rd man, Smith
        tempted for the single
   5.2 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, point quick on the ball
   5.3 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, well forward, gently played out to
        the off, cover fielding
   5.4 Bracken to Dippenaar, no run, angled in, sq up the bat, managed to
        troke it back out
   5.5 Bracken to Dippenaar, OUT: on the back foot, defensive stroke,
        beats the bat and off stump out of the ground

       South Africa 24/1, Partnership of 24
       HH Dippenaar  b Bracken  10 (16b 2x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 12* (19b 2x4) NW Bracken 2.5-0-3-1 (2w)

   5.6 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, angled in, straight bat defends to the
        off

End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 24/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 209/41 = 5.10)
NW Bracken 3-1-3-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 12* (19b 2x4) HH Gibbs 0* (1b)

   6.1 Lee to Smith, FOUR, solid stroke into the gap to a vacant extra
        cover boundary
   6.2 Lee to Smith, no run, defends to the off
   6.3 Lee to Smith, no run, on the front foot, gently played out into the
        off, cover fielding
   6.4 Lee to Smith, no run, angled in, on the pad, appeal turned down,
        going down leg
   6.5 Lee to Smith, no run, smacked back to CLarke at mid wicket region,
        Gibbs went for the run as Clarke gets a direct hit, just made his
        ground

       South Africa 28/2, Partnership of 4
       HH Gibbs  run out (Clarke)  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

   6.6 Lee to Smith, FOUR, opened the face of the bat, got it past 3rd man
        for the boundary

End of over 7 (8 runs) South Africa 32/2 (RR: 4.57 RRR: 201/40 = 5.03)
B Lee 4-0-29-0 - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 0* (0b) GC Smith 20* (25b 4x4)

   7.1 Bracken to de Villiers, one run, nipped around the pads, deep fine
        runs in from the boundary to field
   7.2 Bracken to Smith, one run, slower delivery, gently pushed to mid on
        as they go for the single
   7.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, defends to the
        off
   7.4 Bracken to de Villiers, three runs, played around to deep bwd sq as
        they turn for the 3rd, Smith just managed to make his ground
   7.5 Bracken to Smith, one run, gently pushed around to fine leg region
   7.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, nipped away as it pitched, de
        Villiers showing no interest to play a shot

End of over 8 (6 runs) South Africa 38/2 (RR: 4.75 RRR: 195/39 = 5.00)
NW Bracken 4-1-9-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 22* (27b 4x4) AB de Villiers 4* (4b)

   8.1 Lee to Smith, one run, on the back foot, played out into covers for
        a quick single
   8.2 Lee to de Villiers, no run, solid stroke straight to mid off
   8.3 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, slower delivery, nicely steered past a
        diving point and the boundary as result
   8.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, straightened up the bat, played out to
        the off, cover quick to field
   8.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, angled in, on the front foot, defends
        into the off side
   8.6 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, short and wide, picked up to a vacant
        cover region and another boundary as result

End of over 9 (9 runs) South Africa 47/2 (RR: 5.22 RRR: 186/38 = 4.89)
B Lee 5-0-38-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 23* (28b 4x4) AB de Villiers 12* (9b 2x4)

   9.1 Bracken to Smith, three runs, smacked to extra cover, bit of a
        misfield and the fielder just managed to scoop the ball before the
        rope
   9.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, stroked to the off
   9.3 Bracken to de Villiers, one run, picked up to mid wicket, fielder
        dives to his right, got to the ball, dropped
   9.4 Bracken to Smith, one run, gently pushed to the off
   9.5 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, solid stroke straight to cover
   9.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, forward, gently stroked to mid on,
        tempted for the single, sent back

End of over 10 (5 runs) South Africa 52/2 (RR: 5.20 RRR: 181/37 = 4.89)
NW Bracken 5-1-14-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 27* (30b 4x4) AB de Villiers 13* (13b 2x4)

       Johnson brought into the attack form the West Lane End
  10.1 Johnson to Smith, no run, cracking shot straight to cover
  10.2 Johnson to Smith, no run, defends to the off
  10.3 Johnson to Smith, two runs, guided down to 3rd man, good running
        between the stumps
  10.4 Johnson to Smith, no run, down leg, turned around to mid wicket
        fielder
  10.5 Johnson to Smith, one run, bit of lift, managed to play it out to
        the on, sq leg fielding
  10.6 Johnson to de Villiers, no run, down leg as it nipped the pad,
        keeper shuffled to his left to get the ball

End of over 11 (3 runs) South Africa 55/2 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 178/36 = 4.94)
MG Johnson 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 30* (35b 4x4) AB de Villiers 13* (14b 2x4)

       Lewis brought into the attack from the Hennops River End
  11.1 Lewis to Smith, no run, well forward, pushed back down the tract,
        cover quick on the ball
  11.2 Lewis to Smith, two runs, wider delivery, picked up just over
        cover, fielder wins the race to the boundary
  11.3 Lewis to Smith, two runs, picked up over long on, fielder wins the
        race
  11.4 Lewis to Smith, FOUR, this time he finds the gap past extra cover,
        well placed
  11.5 Lewis to Smith, no run, flicked around the legs to mid wicket
  11.6 Lewis to Smith, one run, on the front foot, solid stroke to mid off
        as they scramble for the single

End of over 12 (9 runs) South Africa 64/2 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 169/35 = 4.83)
ML Lewis 1-0-9-0 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 39* (41b 5x4) AB de Villiers 13* (14b 2x4)

  12.1 Johnson to Smith, FOUR, short, pulled past mid wicket and the
        boundary as result, well played
  12.2 Johnson to Smith, one run, guided to bwd point, went for the run as
        the fielder missed stumps, could have been close for de Villiers
  12.3 Johnson to de Villiers, no run, forward, defends to the off, point
        fielding
  12.4 Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR, forward, smacked into the gap past
        cover, well placed and the boundary as result
  12.5 Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR, and another cracking shot past a
        diving extra cover
  12.6 Johnson to de Villiers, SIX, short, picked up high in the air and a
        maximum at deep sq brings up the 50 p/s

End of over 13 (19 runs) South Africa 83/2 (RR: 6.38 RRR: 150/34 = 4.41)
MG Johnson 2-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 44* (43b 6x4) AB de Villiers 27* (18b 4x4 1x6)

  13.1 Lewis to Smith, one run, guided down to 3rd man for an easy single
  13.2 Lewis to de Villiers, wide: no run, down leg and called
  13.2 Lewis to de Villiers, FOUR, forward, solid stroke past cover and
        found yet another gap
  13.3 Lewis to de Villiers, no run, straight bat, stroked back down the
        pitch, Lewis doing his own fielding
  13.4 Lewis to de Villiers, no run, lift, sq up the bat, defends to the
        on, mid wicket quick on the ball
  13.5 Lewis to de Villiers, one run, turned around the pads, deep fine
        runs in from the boundary to field
  13.6 Lewis to Smith, one run, flicked around the legs, deep sq runs in
        from the boundary to get the ball

End of over 14 (8 runs) South Africa 91/2 (RR: 6.50 RRR: 142/33 = 4.30)
ML Lewis 2-0-17-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 46* (45b 6x4) AB de Villiers 32* (22b 5x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  14.1 Johnson to Smith, no run, smacked back down the pitch, Johnson got
        a hand to it
  14.2 Johnson to Smith, no run, wide of off, late lift, withdrew the bat
        just in time
  14.3 Johnson to Smith, two runs, played around the pads, deep mid wicket
        runs in from the boundary to field
  14.4 Johnson to Smith, legbye: one run, nipped the pad, sq leg doing the
        fielding
  14.5 Johnson to de Villiers, no run, solid stroke straightback to
        Johnson
  14.6 Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR, on one knee, played into the gap past
        point, out of the books

End of over 15 (7 runs) South Africa 98/2 (RR: 6.53 RRR: 135/32 = 4.22)
MG Johnson 3-0-28-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 48* (49b 6x4) AB de Villiers 36* (24b 6x4 1x6)

       Hogg brought into the attack from the Hennops River End
  15.1 Hogg to Smith, one run, played around to mid wicket for a quick
        single
  15.2 Hogg to de Villiers, one run, gently played past Hogg, long on runs
        in and SA gets 100 on the board
  15.3 Hogg to Smith, one run, flicked around the legs, gets his 50 up
  15.4 Hogg to de Villiers, one run, solid stroke past the bowler, long on
        runs in to field
  15.5 Hogg to Smith, one run, gently played around the pads, deep bwd sq
        runs in to field
  15.6 Hogg to de Villiers, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the
        ground

End of over 16 (5 runs) South Africa 103/2 (RR: 6.44 RRR: 130/31 = 4.19)
GB Hogg 1-0-5-0 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 51* (52b 6x4) AB de Villiers 38* (27b 6x4 1x6)

       Lewis brought back into the attack
  16.1 Lewis to Smith, no run, followed the bat, Smith doing well to let
        that one go, over the chest back to keeper
  16.2 Lewis to Smith, two runs, nicely flicked around the legs, deep bwd
        sq runs in from the boundary to field
  16.3 Lewis to Smith, no run, forward, on the front foot, defends to the
        off, cover fielding
  16.4 Lewis to Smith, one run, wider delivery, guided down to 3rd man for
        an easy single
  16.5 Lewis to de Villiers, FOUR, angled in, got bat to it, over the
        stumps to a vacant 3rd man boundary and his personal best thus
        far, previously 39
  16.6 Lewis to de Villiers, one run, on the toes, guided to deep bwd
        point for the single

End of over 17 (8 runs) South Africa 111/2 (RR: 6.53 RRR: 122/30 = 4.07)
ML Lewis 3-0-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 43* (29b 7x4 1x6) GC Smith 54* (56b 6x4)

  17.1 Hogg to de Villiers, OUT: went for the cut shot, fine edge straight
        back to kepper for the catch

       South Africa 111/3, Partnership of 83
       AB de Villiers  c Gilchrist b Hogg  43 (30b 7x4 1x6)
       GC Smith 54* (56b 6x4) GB Hogg 1.1-0-5-1

  17.2 Hogg to Boucher, no run, gently pushed to the on
  17.3 Hogg to Boucher, no run, played to wide mid wicket, fielder quick
        on the ball
  17.4 Hogg to Boucher, no run, played out to the off, cover quick on the
        ball
  17.5 Hogg to Boucher, no run, flicked around the legs, fine leg quick to
        get the ball
  17.6 Hogg to Boucher, no run, steered straight to 3rd man

End of over 18 (maiden) South Africa 111/3 (RR: 6.17 RRR: 122/29 = 4.21)
GB Hogg 2-1-5-1 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 54* (56b 6x4) MV Boucher 0* (5b)

       Lee brought back into the attack from the West Lane End
  18.1 Lee to Smith, no run, slower delivery, gently pused into the off
  18.2 Lee to Smith, no run, solid stroke back down the pitch, Lee got a
        hand to it, took off some pace
  18.3 Lee to Smith, two runs, short and lift, pulled to deep sq region,
        mid wicket wins te race to the boundary
  18.4 Lee to Smith, wide: no run, down leg
  18.4 Lee to Smith, no run, steered to 3rd man
  18.5 Lee to Smith, no run, angled in, stayed low, hits the pad as
        Boucher is tempted for the run, send back
  18.6 Lee to Smith, wide: no run, down leg and called
  18.6 Lee to Smith, no run, slower delivery, gently played out into the
        off

End of over 19 (4 runs) South Africa 115/3 (RR: 6.05 RRR: 118/28 = 4.21)
B Lee 6-0-42-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 0* (5b) GC Smith 56* (62b 6x4)

  19.1 Hogg to Boucher, one run, nicely flicked around the pads, deep sq
        runs in to field
  19.2 Hogg to Smith, FOUR, this time he found the gap and smacked the
        ball to a vacant cows corner\
  19.3 Hogg to Smith, no run, on the back leg, straight bat, solid stroke
        straight to mid off
  19.4 Hogg to Smith, no run, gently pushed back down the pitch
  19.5 Hogg to Smith, no run, pushed to the off, mid off fielder quick on
        the ball, preventing the single
  19.6 Hogg to Smith, one run, smacked past a diving cover fielder,
        sweeper cleans up the fielding

End of over 20 (6 runs) South Africa 121/3 (RR: 6.05 RRR: 112/27 = 4.15)
GB Hogg 3-1-11-1 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 61* (67b 7x4) MV Boucher 1* (6b)

  20.1 Lee to Smith, FOUR, went for the pull, edged into the gap past
        slips, 3rd man chasing in vain
  20.2 Lee to Smith, one run, popped into the gap, mid on fielding
  20.3 Lee to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
  20.4 Lee to Boucher, no run, well forward, cracking shot traight to
        Watson at mid off
  20.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, forward, solid stroke to mid off again
  20.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, scooped to the off, Watson doing the
        fielding at mid off

End of over 21 (5 runs) South Africa 126/3 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 107/26 = 4.12)
B Lee 7-0-47-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 66* (69b 8x4) MV Boucher 1* (10b)

       Bracken brought back into the attack
  21.1 Bracken to Smith, no run, slower delivery, guided down to 3rd man
  21.2 Bracken to Smith, two runs, late cut, point doing well to get to
        the ball as bats turn for two
  21.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, slower delivery again, played to the off
  21.4 Bracken to Smith, one run, played around the legs, deep sq runs in
        to field
  21.5 Bracken to Boucher, one run, played off the toes, deep sq gets a
        chance to field the ball
  21.6 Bracken to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight to mid wicket

End of over 22 (4 runs) South Africa 130/3 (RR: 5.91 RRR: 103/25 = 4.12)
NW Bracken 6-1-18-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 2* (11b) GC Smith 69* (74b 8x4)

  22.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, bit of lift, pushed to
        the off, tempted for the run, send back
  22.2 Lee to Boucher, no run, angled in, stayed low, defends to the off
  22.3 Lee to Boucher, one run, bit of lift, on the toes pused around to
        sq leg for a quick single
  22.4 Lee to Smith, one run, solid stroke to mid off as they get an easy
        single
  22.5 Lee to Boucher, (noball) no run, overstepped, outside the off, no
        shot played
  22.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, outside the off, on the front foot, defends
        to the off
  22.6 Lee to Boucher, one run, played around to deep sq as they turn for
        2, Boucher went for the second as both find themselves at the same
        crease

End of over 23 (4 runs) South Africa 134/3 (RR: 5.83 RRR: 99/24 = 4.12)
B Lee 8-0-51-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 4* (17b) GC Smith 70* (75b 8x4)

       South Africa 134/4, Partnership of 23
       MV Boucher  run out (Katich)  4 (17b 0x4 0x6)

  23.1 Bracken to Kemp, no run, solid stroke to mid off
  23.2 Bracken to Kemp, one run, opened the bat, guided down to 3rd man
        for the single
  23.3 Bracken to Smith, one run, flicked around the legs, deep sq runs in
        to field the ball
  23.4 Bracken to Kemp, no run, well forward, defends to the off, cover
        fielding
  23.5 Bracken to Kemp, no run, straight through bat and pad, skids over
        the stumps back to keeper
  23.6 Bracken to Kemp, no run, lift, forward defensive, beats the bat,
        back to keeper to field

End of over 24 (2 runs) South Africa 136/4 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 97/23 = 4.22)
NW Bracken 7-1-20-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 71* (76b 8x4) JM Kemp 1* (5b)

  24.1 Lee to Smith, no run, angled in, on the front foot, pushed around
        to the on
  24.2 Lee to Smith, one run, gently played around to mid wicket for a
        quick single
  24.3 Lee to Kemp, no run, forward defensive, beats the bat, back to
        keeper
  24.4 Lee to Kemp, three runs, solid drive past bowler, to a vacant long
        on boundary, fielder wins the race to the rope
  24.5 Lee to Smith, one run, short, attempted the pull, bit mistimed as
        deep miw wicket fields
  24.6 Lee to Kemp, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, no shot played
        by Kemp

End of over 25 (5 runs) South Africa 141/4 (RR: 5.64 RRR: 92/22 = 4.18)
B Lee 9-0-56-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 73* (79b 8x4) JM Kemp 4* (8b)

  25.1 Bracken to Smith, one run, flicked around the legs, sq leg diving
        to his left to stop the ball
  25.2 Bracken to Kemp, no run, well forward, defends into the off, cover
        quick to field
  25.3 Bracken to Kemp, one run, forward, smacked to wide mid off for a
        quick single
  25.4 Bracken to Smith, FOUR, opened the face of the bat, steered too
        wide for 3rd man to stop the ball, well placed
  25.5 Bracken to Smith, one run, solid stroke to mid on, quick running
        from the bats
  25.6 Bracken to Kemp, no run, well forward, defends to the off

End of over 26 (7 runs) South Africa 148/4 (RR: 5.69 RRR: 85/21 = 4.05)
NW Bracken 8-1-27-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 79* (82b 9x4) JM Kemp 5* (11b)

  26.1 Lee to Smith, two runs, down leg, managed to play it around to deep
        sq for the 150 up
  26.2 Lee to Smith, no run, steered straight to bwd point, Kamp wanted a
        single, send back just in time
  26.3 Lee to Smith, no run, lift, on the toes, pushed to the off, point
        quick on the ball
  26.4 Lee to Smith, no run, angled in, on the pads, going down leg and no
        appeal
  26.5 Lee to Smith, one run, gently played out into the off as they
        scramble for the single
  26.6 Lee to Kemp, no run, well wide of off, bit of lift, no shot offered
        from Kemp

End of over 27 (3 runs) South Africa 151/4 (RR: 5.59 RRR: 82/20 = 4.10)
B Lee 10-0-59-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 82* (87b 9x4) JM Kemp 5* (12b)

       Hogg brought back into the attack
  27.1 Hogg to Smith, no run, gently played back down the track
  27.2 Hogg to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight to mid wicket
  27.3 Hogg to Smith, no run, well outside the off, went for the cut shot,
        beats the bat
  27.4 Hogg to Smith, two runs, turned around the pads, deep fine runs
        wide to field
  27.5 Hogg to Smith, no run, bit mistimed, played off the feet, straight
        back to Hogg
  27.6 Hogg to Smith, no run, gave himself some room, beats the bat

End of over 28 (2 runs) South Africa 153/4 (RR: 5.46 RRR: 80/19 = 4.21)
GB Hogg 4-1-13-1 - Hennops River End
JM Kemp 5* (12b) GC Smith 84* (93b 9x4)

       Clarke brought into the attack from the West Lane End
  28.1 Clarke to Kemp, no run, smacked back down the pitch, Clarke
        fielding
  28.2 Clarke to Kemp, no run, played straight to mid on
  28.3 Clarke to Kemp, one run, nicely played around the legs, deep fine
        runs in to field
  28.4 Clarke to Smith, no run, pushed out to wide mid wicket
  28.5 Clarke to Smith, no run, smacked to wide mid on
  28.6 Clarke to Smith, one run, this time he managed to steer it past as
        long on runs in to field

End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 155/4 (RR: 5.34 RRR: 78/18 = 4.33)
MJ Clarke 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 85* (96b 9x4) JM Kemp 6* (15b)

  29.1 Hogg to Smith, no run, just wide of off, went for the cu shot,
        beats the bat
  29.2 Hogg to Smith, one run, advanced, picked up back over Hogg, long
        off runs wide to field
  29.3 Hogg to Kemp, no run, gently played back down into the on side
  29.4 Hogg to Kemp, one run, flicked around for the single, dee mid
        wicket runs in to field
  29.5 Hogg to Smith, one run, flicked down to deep bwd sq for a quick
        single
  29.6 Hogg to Kemp, no run, gently played into the on, Hogg quick to
        field and prevents the single

End of over 30 (3 runs) South Africa 158/4 (RR: 5.27 RRR: 75/17 = 4.41)
GB Hogg 5-1-16-1 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 87* (99b 9x4) JM Kemp 7* (18b)

  30.1 Clarke to Smith, two runs, pushed around the legs, good running as
        deep sq picks up the ball
  30.2 Clarke to Smith, no run, smacked back down the track
  30.3 Clarke to Smith, no run, solid shot straight to mid on
  30.4 Clarke to Smith, one run, sweeps as deep mid wicket runs in to
        field
  30.5 Clarke to Kemp, no run, well forward, pushed back to the ground
  30.6 Clarke to Kemp, two runs, sweeps, deep fine leg runs wide to stop
        the boundary

End of over 31 (5 runs) South Africa 163/4 (RR: 5.26 RRR: 70/16 = 4.38)
MJ Clarke 2-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 90* (103b 9x4) JM Kemp 9* (20b)

  31.1 Hogg to Smith, no run, on the front foot, defends to the on
  31.2 Hogg to Smith, no run, well forward, pushed to the ground, point
        runs in to field
  31.3 Hogg to Smith, no run, pushed back down the track
  31.4 Hogg to Smith, SIX, short, picked up high in the air for the max,
        over the rope at wide long on region
  31.5 Hogg to Smith, one run, played around to fine leg, Hussey quick to
        field, Kemp managed to make his ground
  31.6 Hogg to Kemp, no run, well forward, defends to the off, point
        fielding

End of over 32 (7 runs) South Africa 170/4 (RR: 5.31 RRR: 63/15 = 4.20)
GB Hogg 6-1-23-1 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 97* (108b 9x4 1x6) JM Kemp 9* (21b)

  32.1 Clarke to Smith, one run, played into the on, wide mid wicket
        fielding
  32.2 Clarke to Kemp, no run, smacked straight to mid wicket fielder
  32.3 Clarke to Kemp, no run, stroked back down the pitch
  32.4 Clarke to Kemp, no run, solid stroke straight to mid off, starting
        to drizzle again
  32.5 Clarke to Kemp, one run, picked up to a diving extra cover, dropped
  32.6 Clarke to Smith, FOUR, nicely played into the gap past mid on and
        the boundary as result, gets him to is 100 up

End of over 33 (6 runs) South Africa 176/4 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 57/14 = 4.07)
MJ Clarke 3-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
JM Kemp 10* (25b) GC Smith 102* (110b 10x4 1x6)

Match State: Delay - Rain

       Covers coming off
       Play to resume at 18:30 GMT
       Revised target 204
       Umpires back on the field
       Hogg to resume the bowling
  33.1 Hogg to Kemp, one run, gently played out to bwd sq region for a
        single
  33.2 Hogg to Smith, no run, pushed back down the track
  33.3 Hogg to Smith, one run, played into the off, cover runs in to field
  33.4 Hogg to Kemp, one run, on the front foot, forward stroke past
        cover, sweeper cleans up the fielding
  33.5 Hogg to Smith, no run, flicked around the legs, mid wicket quick to
        field the ball
  33.6 Hogg to Smith, one run, gently played out to mid on as they
        scramble for the single

End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 180/4 (RR: 5.29 RRR: 24/13 = 1.85)
GB Hogg 7-1-27-1 - Hennops River End
GC Smith 104* (114b 10x4 1x6) JM Kemp 12* (27b)

       Watson brought into the attack from the West Lane End
  34.1 Watson to Smith, one run, smacked past a diving point, 3rd man
        cleans up the fielding
  34.2 Watson to Kemp, no run, pushed around to mid wicket region
  34.3 Watson to Kemp, no run, angled in, over the stumps, keeper fielding
  34.4 Watson to Kemp, one run, nicely flicked around the pads, mis wicket
        doing the fielding
  34.5 Watson to Smith, FOUR, advanced, picked up to a vacant cows corner,
        one bounce and four
  34.6 Watson to Smith, no run, lift, went for the pull, beats the bat

End of over 35 (6 runs) South Africa 186/4 (RR: 5.31 RRR: 18/12 = 1.50)
SR Watson 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
JM Kemp 13* (30b) GC Smith 109* (117b 11x4 1x6)

  35.1 Hogg to Kemp, no run, played around the legs, wide mid on quick to
        field the ball
  35.2 Hogg to Kemp, one run, again worked aroud the legs, sq leg slides
        to his right to field the ball
  35.3 Hogg to Smith, one run, pushed to deep mid wicket region
  35.4 Hogg to Kemp, no run, wanted some room to play a sot, mistimed as
        cover fields the ball
  35.5 Hogg to Kemp, one run, bit of lift, pulled to deep fine leg region
  35.6 Hogg to Smith, no run, smacked straight to mid wicket

End of over 36 (3 runs) South Africa 189/4 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 15/11 = 1.36)
GB Hogg 8-1-30-1 - Hennops River End
JM Kemp 15* (34b) GC Smith 110* (119b 11x4 1x6)

  36.1 Watson to Kemp, FOUR, short, waited for that one, picked up over
        mid wicket, one bounce and the boundary
  36.2 Watson to Kemp, no run, solid stroke into the off, cover quick to
        field
  36.3 Watson to Kemp, one run, played around the legs, deep fine doing
        the fielding
  36.4 Watson to Smith, two runs, picked up over mid wicket for some quick
        running between the stumps
  36.5 Watson to Smith, one run, late cut, 3rd man doing some fielding on
        the boundary
  36.6 Watson to Kemp, FOUR, short again, picked up into the gap past deep
        bwd sq

End of over 37 (12 runs) South Africa 201/4 (RR: 5.43 RRR: 3/10 = 0.30)
SR Watson 2-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 113* (121b 11x4 1x6) JM Kemp 24* (38b 2x4)

       Clarke back into the attack
  37.1 Clarke to Smith, two runs, late cut, sweeper fielding in the off
  37.2 Clarke to Smith, no run, flicked around to fien leg, fielder quick
        to get the ball
  37.3 Clarke to Smith, FOUR, picked up over a vacant wide long off
        boundary

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