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5th ODI: South Africa v New Zealand at Centurion, 6 Nov 2005

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 10am local time (8am GMT)

       Good morning to all out there! Looks to be a great day for some
        action packed cricket.
       Spectators are still streaming in to what looks to be a sold out
        SuperSport Park stadium.
       Late afternoon showers expected. South Africa won the toss and
        decided to bowl first. Enjoy the cricket with us!
       Teams going down on the field of play
       Pollock to open the bowling from the West Lane end
   0.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, stayed very low, nipped away and
        Fleming showing no interest to play a shot
   0.2 Pollock to Fleming, OUT: outside the off, had a play at it, fine
        edge and Boucher diving to his left to take a brilliant catch

       New Zealand 0/1, Partnership of 0
       SP Fleming  c Boucher b Pollock  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 0* (0b) SM Pollock 0.2-0-0-1

   0.3 Pollock to Vincent, no run, on the front foot, gently played back
        into the off
   0.4 Pollock to Vincent, no run, wide of off, bit of lift, no shot
        played
   0.5 Pollock to Vincent, no run, and another, lift, past the stumps, bat
        showing no interest
   0.6 Pollock to Vincent, no run, on the toes, defends to the off

End of over 1 (maiden) New Zealand 0/1 (RR: 0.00)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-1 - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 0* (0b) L Vincent 0* (4b)

       Ntini opening the bowling from the Hennops River end
   1.1 Ntini to Astle, one run, on the front foot, gently played out to
        cover
   1.2 Ntini to Vincent, no run, slower delivery, pushed back down the
        track as mid off fields
   1.3 Ntini to Vincent, no run, bit of lift, defends to the off, point
        fielding
   1.4 Ntini to Vincent, legbye: one run, forward defensive, nipped the
        pas as they go for the run, 3 rd man runs in to field
   1.5 Ntini to Astle, no run, just wide of off, decent lift, bat withdrew
        as Boucher gets to field the ball
   1.6 Ntini to Astle, no run, and another one with some lift, had a go at
        it, beats the bat

End of over 2 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/1 (RR: 1.00)
M Ntini 1-0-1-0 - Hennops River End
L Vincent 0* (7b) NJ Astle 1* (3b)

   2.1 Pollock to Vincent, one run, on the back foot, slowly played out to
        the on, mid on runs wide to field
   2.2 Pollock to Astle, no run, slower delivery, played out into the off
   2.3 Pollock to Astle, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump waisting no
        time to call it
   2.3 Pollock to Astle, no run, nipped back sharply, just over the
        stumps, took the bat by surprise
   2.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, wide of off, cut straight to Prince at
        point
   2.5 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, top edge as he wanted the pull, managed to
        get it over slips to a wide 3rd man boundary
   2.6 Pollock to Astle, no run, forward defensive, stayed low, just wide
        of off, no shot played by the bat

End of over 3 (6 runs) New Zealand 8/1 (RR: 2.67)
SM Pollock 2-1-6-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 1* (8b) NJ Astle 5* (9b 1x4)

   3.1 Ntini to Vincent, FOUR, edged, into the gap past keeper and 1st
        slip, wow that was very lucky
   3.2 Ntini to Vincent, no run, going down leg, nipped the pad as it
        beats the bat, square leg quick to field
   3.3 Ntini to Vincent, two runs, slower delivery, picked up over a wide
        mid on to cows corner, outfield a bit wet as the ball stops before
        the boundary
   3.4 Ntini to Vincent, no run, nipped back, lift, over the stumps and
        the bat beaten
   3.5 Ntini to Vincent, wide: no run, down leg, had a shot at it, beaten
        as Boucher slides to his left to get the ball
   3.5 Ntini to Vincent, FOUR, short delivery, smacked over mid on to a
        vacant boundary, well played
   3.6 Ntini to Vincent, no run, on the front foot, forward defensive,
        cover runs in to field

End of over 4 (11 runs) New Zealand 19/1 (RR: 4.75)
M Ntini 2-0-12-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
NJ Astle 5* (9b 1x4) L Vincent 11* (14b 2x4)

   4.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, nipped back sharply, appeal turned down,
        looked like bat on pad
   4.2 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, picked up back down the track, Pollock got
        a hand to it as the ump jumps out of the way in order for the ball
        to reach the long on boundary
   4.3 Pollock to Astle, no run, defends to the off
   4.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, slower delivery, wide of off, chopped to
        point
   4.5 Pollock to Astle, (noball) FOUR, overstepped, down leg as he got
        bat to it and over the fine leg boundary
   4.5 Pollock to Astle, no run, well wide of off, bit mistimed as mid off
        runs in to field
   4.6 Pollock to Astle, no run, slower delivery, gently played back down
        the track as Pollock does his own fielding

End of over 5 (9 runs) New Zealand 28/1 (RR: 5.60)
SM Pollock 3-1-15-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 11* (14b 2x4) NJ Astle 13* (16b 3x4)

   5.1 Ntini to Vincent, no run, inside edge, past the stumps, Hall very
        quick to field at square leg
   5.2 Ntini to Vincent, no run, short, lift well over the stumps, no shot
        played
   5.3 Ntini to Vincent, no run, and another, well over the stumps, bat
        showing no interest
   5.4 Ntini to Vincent, SIX, short again, picked up high in the air as it
        just managed to clear the rope at long off
   5.5 Ntini to Vincent, no run, and another short ball, decent lift, bat
        withdrew
   5.6 Ntini to Vincent, no run, and again some decent lift, no interest
        from the bat

End of over 6 (6 runs) New Zealand 34/1 (RR: 5.67)
M Ntini 3-0-18-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
NJ Astle 13* (16b 3x4) L Vincent 17* (20b 2x4 1x6)

   6.1 Pollock to Astle, one run, wide of off, late cut as 3rd man runs
        wide to field
   6.2 Pollock to Vincent, no run, going down leg, nipped the pad as the
        appeal for caught behind is turned down
   6.3 Pollock to Vincent, wide: no run, well wide of off, tempted for the
        shot, ump quick to call
   6.3 Pollock to Vincent, FOUR, steered past a diving fine leg fielder
        for another boundary
   6.4 Pollock to Vincent, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
   6.5 Pollock to Vincent, no run, just wide of off, stayed a tad low, no
        shot played
   6.6 Pollock to Vincent, no run, straight bat, played back down the
        pitch, mid on doing the fielding

End of over 7 (6 runs) New Zealand 40/1 (RR: 5.71)
SM Pollock 4-1-21-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 14* (17b 3x4) L Vincent 21* (25b 3x4 1x6)

   7.1 Ntini to Astle, no run, lift, well over the stumps, went for the
        cut, beats the bat
   7.2 Ntini to Astle, no run, this time well wide of off, again some
        lift, left
   7.3 Ntini to Astle, no run, nipped back sharply, took the bat by
        surprise, managed to push it back to the ground
   7.4 Ntini to Astle, one run, on the toes, steered around to mid wicket,
        Nel running wide to field
   7.5 Ntini to Vincent, FOUR, short, lift, pulled to a vacant deep mid
        wicket boundary, well played
   7.6 Ntini to Vincent, FOUR, outside edge, over point and found the
        vacant deep backward point boundary rope

End of over 8 (9 runs) New Zealand 49/1 (RR: 6.12)
M Ntini 4-0-27-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
NJ Astle 15* (21b 3x4) L Vincent 29* (27b 5x4 1x6)

   8.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, slower delivery, smacked back down the
        track, id on fielding
   8.2 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, wide of off, smacked into the gap past
        cover for the 50 up
   8.3 Pollock to Astle, no run, solid stroke straight to cover
   8.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, just wide of off, bit of lift, beats the
        bat
   8.5 Pollock to Astle, no run, bit mistimed, got bat on it as point is
        very quick to field
   8.6 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, down leg, picked up to a vacant deep
        backward square region, picks the vacant fielding spots, well
        placed

End of over 9 (8 runs) New Zealand 57/1 (RR: 6.33)
SM Pollock 5-1-29-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 29* (27b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 23* (27b 5x4)

       Starting to drizzle a bit

Match State: Delay - Rain

       Almost had the covers off and it started to drizzle again
       Players back on the field of play
       Nel brought into the attack from the Hennops river end
   9.1 Nel to Vincent, no run, lift, just over the stumps as Boucher
        fields
   9.2 Nel to Vincent, wide: no run, well down leg, went for the shot,
        beaten and ump calls the extra
   9.2 Nel to Vincent, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
   9.3 Nel to Vincent, no run, square up the bat, gently played back down
        the track, mid off fielding
   9.4 Nel to Vincent, no run, on the front foot, guided down to the off,
        cover quick to field
   9.5 Nel to Vincent, no run, wide of off, tempted to play a cut shot,
        beats the bat
   9.6 Nel to Vincent, no run, nipped back, forward defensive, outside
        edge as point fields the ball

End of over 10 (1 run) New Zealand 58/1 (RR: 5.80)
A Nel 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
NJ Astle 23* (27b 5x4) L Vincent 29* (33b 5x4 1x6)

       Langeveldt brought into the attack from the West Lane end
  10.1 Langeveldt to Astle, (noball) no run, overstepped and called, bat
        on the back foot, smacked to mid on
  10.1 Langeveldt to Astle, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad, no
        square leg fielder as Boucher runs wide to get the ball
  10.2 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, slower delivery, played around the
        legs to mid wicket for the single
  10.3 Langeveldt to Astle, no run, wide of off, slow delivery, bit
        mistimed as mid off fields
  10.4 Langeveldt to Astle, FOUR, wide of off, picked up over cover and
        through to a vacant extra cover rope
  10.5 Langeveldt to Astle, no run, smacked back down the pitch,
        Langeveldt doing his own fielding
  10.6 Langeveldt to Astle, one run, cracking shot to deep cover region

End of over 11 (8 runs) New Zealand 66/1 (RR: 6.00)
CK Langeveldt 1-0-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 28* (33b 6x4) L Vincent 30* (34b 5x4 1x6)

  11.1 Nel to Astle, FOUR, wide of off, smacked into the gap past cover
        and point, well placed
  11.2 Nel to Astle, no run, advanced, solid stroke straight to mid on
  11.3 Nel to Astle, FOUR, inside edge, past the off stump and over a
        vacant fine leg boundary
  11.4 Nel to Astle, no run, slower delivery, point quick to do the
        fielding
  11.5 Nel to Astle, no run, on the toes, defends to the off, point
        fielding
  11.6 Nel to Astle, one run, on the back foot, smacked to mid off as they
        scramble for the single

End of over 12 (9 runs) New Zealand 75/1 (RR: 6.25)
A Nel 2-0-10-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
NJ Astle 37* (39b 8x4) L Vincent 30* (34b 5x4 1x6)

  12.1 Langeveldt to Astle, no run, well wide of off, bit mistimed as
        cover runs in to pick up the ball
  12.2 Langeveldt to Astle, no run, nipped back sharply, fooled the bat,
        took a blow on the body
  12.3 Langeveldt to Astle, no run, and another, bit high for an appeal,
        point fielding
  12.4 Langeveldt to Astle, OUT: went for the max, picked up high in the
        air as deep extra cover runs in to take an easy catch

       New Zealand 75/2, Partnership of 75
       NJ Astle  c Hall b Langeveldt  37 (43b 8x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 30* (34b 5x4 1x6) CK Langeveldt 1.4-0-7-1 (1nb)

  12.5 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, angled in, straight bat, played back
        down the pitch
  12.6 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, forward defensive, mid wicket gets a
        chance to field

End of over 13 (maiden) New Zealand 75/2 (RR: 5.77)
CK Langeveldt 2-1-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HJH Marshall 0* (0b) L Vincent 30* (36b 5x4 1x6)

  13.1 Nel to Marshall, no run, well forward, defends to the off, very
        quick delivery from Nel
  13.2 Nel to Marshall, one run, on the toes, pushed to the ground as they
        scramble for the run
  13.3 Nel to Vincent, one run, short, managed to play it around to deep
        backward square who runs in from the boundary
  13.4 Nel to Marshall, no run, square up the bat, forward defensive,
        beats the bat
  13.5 Nel to Marshall, no run, lift, well over the stumps, straight bat,
        defensive stroke, beaten again
  13.6 Nel to Marshall, one run, gently played out to extra cover region
        for the single

End of over 14 (3 runs) New Zealand 78/2 (RR: 5.57)
A Nel 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
HJH Marshall 2* (5b) L Vincent 31* (37b 5x4 1x6)

  14.1 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, slower delivery, gently played back
        down the pitch, Langeveldt doing his own fielding
  14.2 Langeveldt to Marshall, one run, angled in, opened the face of the
        bat, steered past a diving point, 3rd man runs in from the
        boundary to field
  14.3 Langeveldt to Vincent, FOUR, short, picked up high in the air, over
        cover and just managed to reach the rope for the boundary
  14.4 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, worked around to wide mid wicket
        region, Kallis fielding
  14.5 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, gently pushed down to cover as they
        scramble for the single
  14.6 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, just wide of off, went for the
        shot, beats the bat

End of over 15 (6 runs) New Zealand 84/2 (RR: 5.60)
CK Langeveldt 3-1-13-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 36* (40b 6x4 1x6) HJH Marshall 3* (8b)

  15.1 Nel to Vincent, no run, bit of lift, went for the shot, beats the
        bat
  15.2 Nel to Vincent, no run, well wide of off, bat showing no interest
  15.3 Nel to Vincent, two runs, slower delivery, managed to pick it up
        over wide mid on for 2 easy runs
  15.4 Nel to Vincent, FOUR, short, lobbed back to a long off boundary,
        just short of the rope
  15.5 Nel to Vincent, no run, played back down the track, tempted for the
        single, sent back
  15.6 Nel to Vincent, wide: no run, decent lift, ump takes a while to
        call
  15.6 Nel to Vincent, no run, forward, pushed to the ground, mid wicket
        quick to field

End of over 16 (7 runs) New Zealand 91/2 (RR: 5.69)
A Nel 4-0-20-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
HJH Marshall 3* (8b) L Vincent 42* (46b 7x4 1x6)

  16.1 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, well forward, smacked straight to
        Kallis at mid wicket region
  16.2 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, outside the off, bit of lift,
        square up the bat, beaten
  16.3 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, forward, shuffled forward, defends
        to the off
  16.4 Langeveldt to Marshall, no run, on the front foot, stroked out to
        extra cover
  16.5 Langeveldt to Marshall, OUT: went for the shot, very fine edge,
        back to Boucher, South Africa appeals as one man, ump taking a
        while to send Marshall back to the change room

       New Zealand 91/3, Partnership of 16
       HJH Marshall  c Boucher b Langeveldt  3 (13b 0x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 42* (46b 7x4 1x6) CK Langeveldt 3.5-1-13-2 (1nb)

  16.6 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, solid stroke back down to mid off

End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 91/3 (RR: 5.35)
CK Langeveldt 4-2-13-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 42* (46b 7x4 1x6) SB Styris 0* (1b)

  17.1 Nel to Vincent, SIX, short, pulled high in the air to a vacant deep
        mid wicket boundary
  17.2 Nel to Vincent, no run, stroked back to the off
  17.3 Nel to Vincent, no run, square up the bat, managed to push it down
        to the on
  17.4 Nel to Vincent, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, bat showing
        no interest
  17.5 Nel to Vincent, one run, on the front foot, solid stroke past a
        diving mid off, long off runs wide to field
  17.6 Nel to Styris, no run, well wide of off, bat not interested at
        playing a shot

End of over 18 (7 runs) New Zealand 98/3 (RR: 5.44)
A Nel 5-0-27-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
L Vincent 49* (51b 7x4 2x6) SB Styris 0* (2b)

  18.1 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, gently played into the off for his
        50 up
  18.2 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, slower ball, stroked into the off
  18.3 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, angled in, bat doing well to defends
        that as cover runs in to field
  18.4 Langeveldt to Styris, one run, bit mistimed as mid wicket is slow
        to field, this gets New Zealand to 100 runs
  18.5 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, lift, over the stumps, Boucher
        fielding
  18.6 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, picked up high in the air as
        Pollock has ample time to get in under it at mid on, dropped!

End of over 19 (3 runs) New Zealand 101/3 (RR: 5.32)
CK Langeveldt 5-2-16-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 51* (54b 7x4 2x6) SB Styris 1* (5b)

  19.1 Nel to Vincent, wide: no run, well wide of off and called
  19.1 Nel to Vincent, wide: no run, nipped back sharply, down leg
  19.1 Nel to Vincent, no run, and another one wide of off, bit of lift,
        bat not interested
  19.2 Nel to Vincent, one run, guided down to 3rd man for the single,
        Pollock fielding as the crowd applaud
  19.3 Nel to Styris, no run, defends to the on
  19.4 Nel to Styris, no run, slower delivery, gently played out to mid on
  19.5 Nel to Styris, no run, outside the off, went for the pull as the
        ball dipped, beaten
  19.6 Nel to Styris, one run, outside edge, Pollock runs in at 3rd man to
        field

End of over 20 (4 runs) New Zealand 105/3 (RR: 5.25)
A Nel 6-0-31-0 (4w) - Hennops River End
SB Styris 2* (9b) L Vincent 52* (56b 7x4 2x6)

  20.1 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, on the front foot, solid stroke to
        mid on
  20.2 Langeveldt to Styris, one run, gently guided out to a wide mid on
        region
  20.3 Langeveldt to Vincent, FOUR, outside edge past a vacant slip region
        and over the 3rd man rope
  20.4 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, outside the off, nipped back past
        the stumps, bat withdrawn
  20.5 Langeveldt to Vincent, two runs, smacked past a diving extra cover,
        Pollock runs wide from long off to field the ball
  20.6 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, wide of off, cut to deep cover
        region

End of over 21 (8 runs) New Zealand 113/3 (RR: 5.38)
CK Langeveldt 6-2-24-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 59* (60b 8x4 2x6) SB Styris 3* (11b)

       Ntini back into the attack from the Hennops River end
  21.1 Ntini to Vincent, no run, lift, on the toes, pushed back to the
        ground, point quick to field
  21.2 Ntini to Vincent, one run, on the toes, managed to push to the
        ground as they scramble for the single
  21.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, delivery popped, fooled the bat but he
        managed to play it to the ground
  21.4 Ntini to Styris, two runs, worked around to deep mid wicket region,
        mid on runs fairly wide to stop the boundary
  21.5 Ntini to Styris, no run, angled in, played to the ground, tempted
        for the single, sent back
  21.6 Ntini to Styris, FOUR, picked up over slips just wide of 3rd man
        for another boundary

End of over 22 (7 runs) New Zealand 120/3 (RR: 5.45)
M Ntini 5-0-34-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
L Vincent 60* (62b 8x4 2x6) SB Styris 9* (15b 1x4)

  22.1 Langeveldt to Vincent, no run, angled in, straight bat defends to
        the ground
  22.2 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, solid stroke down to long off,
        Pollock fielding
  22.3 Langeveldt to Styris, one run, nicely played around the legs to
        deep mid wicket
  22.4 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, on the back foot, smacked down to
        deep extra cover for the single
  22.5 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, wide of off, stayed a bit low, beats
        the bat
  22.6 Langeveldt to Styris, one run, outside edge, no slips in place as
        3rd man runs in to field

End of over 23 (4 runs) New Zealand 124/3 (RR: 5.39)
CK Langeveldt 7-2-28-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SB Styris 11* (18b 1x4) L Vincent 62* (65b 8x4 2x6)

       Hall brought into the attack from the Hennops River end
  23.1 Hall to Styris, two runs, on the back foot, solid stroke past
        cover, sweeper doing the fielding
  23.2 Hall to Styris, no run, forward defensive, point fielding
  23.3 Hall to Styris, no run, angled in sharply, beats the bat, appeal
        turned down, going down leg
  23.4 Hall to Styris, no run, forward defensive, de Villiers fielding at
        cover
  23.5 Hall to Styris, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the ground,
        point fielding
  23.6 Hall to Styris, one run, managed to steer it past mid wicket, mid
        on runs to field

End of over 24 (3 runs) New Zealand 127/3 (RR: 5.29)
AJ Hall 1-0-3-0 - Hennops River End
SB Styris 14* (24b 1x4) L Vincent 62* (65b 8x4 2x6)

  24.1 Langeveldt to Styris, one run, cut to point as they scramble for
        the single, overthrow tempt bat for another one, sent back
  24.2 Langeveldt to Vincent, one run, gently pushed into the gap, sweeper
        fielding
  24.3 Langeveldt to Styris, FOUR, solid cover drive, just past the stumps
        and over a vacant long on boundary
  24.4 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, nipped back, on the front foot,
        defends to the off
  24.5 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, angled in, well forward, point
        fielding
  24.6 Langeveldt to Styris, no run, angled in, played around the legs as
        mid wicket fields

End of over 25 (6 runs) New Zealand 133/3 (RR: 5.32)
CK Langeveldt 8-2-34-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
L Vincent 63* (66b 8x4 2x6) SB Styris 19* (29b 2x4)

  25.1 Hall to Vincent, one run, on the back leg, guided down to 3rd man
        for the single
  25.2 Hall to Styris, no run, delivery popped, fooled the bat, but he
        managed to push it to the ground
  25.3 Hall to Styris, OUT: edged, Boucher shuffles to his right as he
        takes a brilliant catch very close to the ground

       New Zealand 134/4, Partnership of 43
       SB Styris  c Boucher b Hall  19 (31b 2x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 64* (67b 8x4 2x6) AJ Hall 1.3-0-4-1

  25.4 Hall to McMillan, one run, played around the legs to wide mid on
  25.5 Hall to Vincent, no run, well wide of off, no shot played by the
        bat
  25.6 Hall to Vincent, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, cut
        straight to Prince at point

End of over 26 (2 runs) New Zealand 135/4 (RR: 5.19)
AJ Hall 2-0-5-1 - Hennops River End
CD McMillan 1* (1b) L Vincent 64* (69b 8x4 2x6)

       Kallis brought into the attack from the West Lane end
  26.1 Kallis to McMillan, two runs, edged, past the stumps and a diving
        keeper, fine leg doing the fielding
  26.2 Kallis to McMillan, one run, bit mistimed, mid wicket fielding as
        they scramble for the single
  26.3 Kallis to Vincent, one run, wide of off, smacked down to long off
        for a quick single
  26.4 Kallis to McMillan, one run, played around the legs as deep fine
        runs in to field
  26.5 Kallis to Vincent, no run, slower delivery, managed to play it out
        to the off
  26.6 Kallis to Vincent, one run, short, bit of lift, played out to long
        off

End of over 27 (6 runs) New Zealand 141/4 (RR: 5.22)
JH Kallis 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
L Vincent 66* (72b 8x4 2x6) CD McMillan 5* (4b)

  27.1 Hall to Vincent, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off,
        cover quick to field
  27.2 Hall to Vincent, no run, slower delivery, cut straight to Prince at
        point
  27.3 Hall to Vincent, no run, on the back foot, cracking shot to a
        diving cover, de Villiers doing great to stop a  certain boundary
  27.4 Hall to Vincent, OUT: forward defensive, edged as de Villiers dives
        forward to take an awesome catch in cover region

       New Zealand 141/5, Partnership of 7
       L Vincent  c de Villiers b Hall  66 (76b 8x4 2x6)
       CD McMillan 5* (4b) AJ Hall 2.4-0-5-2

  27.5 Hall to McCullum, no run, wide of off, bit of lift, bat withdrawn
  27.6 Hall to McCullum, no run, well forward, defends to the off

End of over 28 (maiden) New Zealand 141/5 (RR: 5.04)
AJ Hall 3-1-5-2 - Hennops River End
CD McMillan 5* (4b) BB McCullum 0* (2b)

  28.1 Kallis to McMillan, no run, solid stroke to the off
  28.2 Kallis to McMillan, no run, solid drive straight to de Villiers in
        the covers
  28.3 Kallis to McMillan, one run, slower delivery, picked up to deep mid
        wicket, Pollock fielding
  28.4 Kallis to McCullum, one run, on the back foot, solid stroke to deep
        extra cover
  28.5 Kallis to McMillan, one run, sower delivery, played out to a diving
        cover
  28.6 Kallis to McCullum, FOUR, solid drive past a diving long off
        fielder, Langeveldt just not reaching the ball

End of over 29 (7 runs) New Zealand 148/5 (RR: 5.10)
JH Kallis 2-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 7* (8b) BB McCullum 5* (4b 1x4)

  29.1 Hall to McMillan, one run, played around the legs to deep backward
        square region
  29.2 Hall to McCullum, no run, forward, played back down the pitch, Hall
        doing his own fielding
  29.3 Hall to McCullum, no run, well forward, stroked back down the
        pitch, mid on quick to field and prevents the single
  29.4 Hall to McCullum, one run, nicely played around to fine leg for the
        150 up
  29.5 Hall to McMillan, no run, angled in, slower delivery, pushed out to
        point
  29.6 Hall to McMillan, no run, Prince diving to his left as point to
        prevent the single

End of over 30 (2 runs) New Zealand 150/5 (RR: 5.00)
AJ Hall 4-1-7-2 - Hennops River End
BB McCullum 6* (7b 1x4) CD McMillan 8* (11b)

       Pollock back into the attack from the West Lane end
  30.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, delivery stayed very low, bat had a
        feel at it, beaten
  30.2 Pollock to McCullum, one run, on the back foot, solid stroke into
        the covers
  30.3 Pollock to McMillan, no run, angled in, on the pads, appeal turned
        down, going down leg
  30.4 Pollock to McMillan, one run, wide of off, steered down to 3rd man
        for an easy single
  30.5 Pollock to McCullum, no run, forward defensive, worked around to
        mid wicket, Kemp quick on the ball
  30.6 Pollock to McCullum, no run, Kemp running wide to square leg to get
        the ball

End of over 31 (2 runs) New Zealand 152/5 (RR: 4.90)
SM Pollock 6-1-31-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 9* (13b) BB McCullum 7* (11b 1x4)

  31.1 Hall to McMillan, no run, just wide of off, stayed low, bat went
        for the cut, beaten
  31.2 Hall to McMillan, no run, forward defensive, point doing the
        fielding
  31.3 Hall to McMillan, OUT: forward, beats the bat and on the pad, great
        appeal as ump sends him back to the change rooms

       New Zealand 152/6, Partnership of 11
       CD McMillan  lbw b Hall  9 (16b 0x4 0x6)
       BB McCullum 7* (11b 1x4) AJ Hall 4.3-1-7-3

  31.4 Hall to Vettori, no run, edged, over the stumps, Boucher quick to
        field

       New Zealand 152/7, Partnership of 0
       DL Vettori  run out (Boucher)  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

  31.5 Hall to McCullum, one run, smacked to de Villiers in covers, got a
        hand to it as mid off fields
  31.6 Hall to Franklin, no run, forward, defends to the off, point quick
        on the ball

End of over 32 (1 run) New Zealand 153/7 (RR: 4.78)
AJ Hall 5-1-8-3 - Hennops River End
BB McCullum 8* (12b 1x4) JEC Franklin 0* (1b)

  32.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, forward defensive, stroked back down
        the pitch
  32.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, defends to the off
  32.3 Pollock to McCullum, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
  32.4 Pollock to McCullum, one run, inside edge, past the stumps, mid
        wicket runs to field
  32.5 Pollock to Franklin, no run, well wide of off, nipped away, no shot
        played
  32.6 Pollock to Franklin, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the
        ground, de Villiers fielding at cover

End of over 33 (1 run) New Zealand 154/7 (RR: 4.67)
SM Pollock 7-1-32-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
BB McCullum 9* (16b 1x4) JEC Franklin 0* (3b)

  33.1 Hall to McCullum, no run, forward defensive, Prince diving to his
        left to get the ball
  33.2 Hall to McCullum, two runs, guided past a diving point, 3rd man
        runs wide to field
  33.3 Hall to McCullum, wide: no run, down leg and called
  33.3 Hall to McCullum, no run, on the toes, pushed to the off, point
        fielding
  33.4 Hall to McCullum, no run, worked around the slower delivery, mid
        wicket quick on the ball
  33.5 Hall to McCullum, no run, well forward, stroked back down the pitch
  33.6 Hall to McCullum, one run, solid stroke to mid off as they scramble
        for the single, fielder missed stumps

End of over 34 (4 runs) New Zealand 158/7 (RR: 4.65)
AJ Hall 6-1-12-3 (1w) - Hennops River End
BB McCullum 12* (22b 1x4) JEC Franklin 0* (3b)

  34.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, just wide of off, stayed very low, bat
        showing no interest
  34.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
  34.3 Pollock to McCullum, one run, on the toes, pushed down to the on,
        mid wicket runs to field
  34.4 Pollock to Franklin, one run, on the back foot, cut into the gap
        past point, sweeper fielding
  34.5 Pollock to McCullum, no run, defends to the on
  34.6 Pollock to McCullum, no run, cut straight to point, Prince quick on
        the ball as he hits the non-strokers stumps

End of over 35 (2 runs) New Zealand 160/7 (RR: 4.57)
SM Pollock 8-1-34-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
JEC Franklin 1* (4b) BB McCullum 13* (27b 1x4)

  35.1 Hall to Franklin, no run, bit of lift, wide of off, bat not tempted
        to play a shot
  35.2 Hall to Franklin, two runs, edged, past a diving slip, just wide of
        fielder, 3rd man fielding
  35.3 Hall to Franklin, one run, played into the on for the single
  35.4 Hall to McCullum, no run, played around to square leg leg, tempted
        for the single, send back
  35.5 Hall to McCullum, two runs, played around the legs to deep backward
        square
  35.6 Hall to McCullum, no run, well forward, played back down the pitch,
        Hall doing his own fielding

End of over 36 (5 runs) New Zealand 165/7 (RR: 4.58)
AJ Hall 7-1-17-3 (1w) - Hennops River End
JEC Franklin 4* (7b) BB McCullum 15* (30b 1x4)

       Ntini brought back into the attack from the West Lane end
  36.1 Ntini to Franklin, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, nipped
        away as it pitched, left
  36.2 Ntini to Franklin, no run, forward, solid stroke straight to de
        Villiers in the covers
  36.3 Ntini to Franklin, no run, slower delivery, de Villiers quick
        tfield
  36.4 Ntini to Franklin, no run, late cut straight to Prince at point
  36.5 Ntini to Franklin, one run, short, played off the hips down to mid
        wicket region, Ntini doing his own fielding
  36.6 Ntini to McCullum, no run, nipped back, almost fooled the bat,
        managed to keep it down as slip fields

End of over 37 (1 run) New Zealand 166/7 (RR: 4.49)
M Ntini 6-0-35-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
JEC Franklin 5* (12b) BB McCullum 15* (31b 1x4)

       Kallis back into the attack from the Hennops River end
  37.1 Kallis to Franklin, no run, forward defensive, had a feel at it,
        beaten
  37.2 Kallis to Franklin, no run, slower delivery, played back down the
        pitch
  37.3 Kallis to Franklin, no run, again, played back down the track,
        Kallis doing his own fielding
  37.4 Kallis to Franklin, no run, solid stroke to mid off, Smith fielding
  37.5 Kallis to Franklin, one run, gently worked around to a wide mid
        wicket region, mid on fielding
  37.6 Kallis to McCullum, no run, on the front foot, forward defensive,
        point fielding

End of over 38 (1 run) New Zealand 167/7 (RR: 4.39)
JH Kallis 3-0-14-0 - Hennops River End
JEC Franklin 6* (17b) BB McCullum 15* (32b 1x4)

  38.1 Ntini to Franklin, no run, picked up to de Villiers in the covers
  38.2 Ntini to Franklin, one run, bit of lift, on the toes pushed out to
        3rd man for the single
  38.3 Ntini to McCullum, one run, on the toes, slipped as he played, mid
        on runs in to field the ball
  38.4 Ntini to Franklin, one run, wide of off, on the back foot, smacked
        to deep cover region
  38.5 Ntini to McCullum, one run, nicely played around the legs to deep
        square region
  38.6 Ntini to Franklin, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the ground

End of over 39 (4 runs) New Zealand 171/7 (RR: 4.38)
M Ntini 7-0-39-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
BB McCullum 17* (34b 1x4) JEC Franklin 8* (21b)

  39.1 Kallis to McCullum, no run, angled in, straightened up the bat,
        defends back down the pitch
  39.2 Kallis to McCullum, no run, on the front foot, stroked back down
        the pitch
  39.3 Kallis to McCullum, one run, angled in, flicked around to deep
        backward square for an easy single
  39.4 Kallis to Franklin, one run, on the front foot, stroked to cover as
        they scramble for the single
  39.5 Kallis to McCullum, one run, played around to deep backward square
  39.6 Kallis to Franklin, one run, guided down to backward point for the
        run

End of over 40 (4 runs) New Zealand 175/7 (RR: 4.38)
JH Kallis 4-0-18-0 - Hennops River End
JEC Franklin 10* (23b) BB McCullum 19* (38b 1x4)

  40.1 Ntini to Franklin, no run, slower delivery, pushed out to the off
  40.2 Ntini to Franklin, one run, found the gap past cover, sweeper
        fielding
  40.3 Ntini to McCullum, no run, bit of lift, on the front foot, defends
        to the on
  40.4 Ntini to McCullum, two runs, flicked around to deep backward
        square, quick running between the stumps
  40.5 Ntini to McCullum, no run, angled in, on the back foot, pushed to
        the ground
  40.6 Ntini to McCullum, no run, straightened up the bat, pushed to the
        ground

End of over 41 (3 runs) New Zealand 178/7 (RR: 4.34)
M Ntini 8-0-42-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
JEC Franklin 11* (25b) BB McCullum 21* (42b 1x4)

  41.1 Kallis to Franklin, one run, gently played out to deep backward
        point for the single
  41.2 Kallis to McCullum, no run, angled in, bit of lift, on the toes
        pushed to the ground, point quick on the ball
  41.3 Kallis to McCullum, FOUR, short, pulled to a vacant deep wide fine
        leg region, well placed
  41.4 Kallis to McCullum, one run, on the toes, played around to square
        leg for the single
  41.5 Kallis to Franklin, no run, late cut, backward point in place and
        prevents the single
  41.6 Kallis to Franklin, no run, bit of lift, went for the cut, beats
        the bat

End of over 42 (6 runs) New Zealand 184/7 (RR: 4.38)
JH Kallis 5-0-24-0 - Hennops River End
BB McCullum 26* (45b 2x4) JEC Franklin 12* (28b)

       Nel brought back into the attack from the West Lane end
  42.1 Nel to McCullum, no run, starts off with a slow delivery, defends
        to the on
  42.2 Nel to McCullum, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off,
        cover fielding
  42.3 Nel to McCullum, one run, solid stroke to long off region as they
        get the single
  42.4 Nel to Franklin, OUT: edged, Boucher jumping high in the air to
        take the catch, well done!

       New Zealand 185/8, Partnership of 33
       JEC Franklin  c Boucher b Nel  12 (29b 0x4 0x6)
       BB McCullum 27* (48b 2x4) A Nel 6.4-0-32-1 (4w)

  42.5 Nel to Mills, no run, bit of lift, over the chest to make the new
        bat feel welcome
  42.6 Nel to Mills, two runs, stroked past mid on

End of over 43 (3 runs) New Zealand 187/8 (RR: 4.35)
A Nel 7-0-34-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
BB McCullum 27* (48b 2x4) KD Mills 2* (2b)

  43.1 Hall to McCullum, OUT:

       New Zealand 187/9, Partnership of 2
       BB McCullum  c Boucher b Hall  27 (49b 2x4 0x6)
       KD Mills 2* (2b) AJ Hall 7.1-1-17-4 (1w)

  43.2 Hall to Bond, no run
  43.3 Hall to Bond, one run, guided down to 3rd man for the single
  43.4 Hall to Mills, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad, fine leg
        fielder runs in to get the ball
  43.5 Hall to Bond, no run, angled in, defends to the off
  43.6 Hall to Bond, no run, nipped back, bat managed to defends into the
        off

End of over 44 (2 runs) New Zealand 189/9 (RR: 4.30)
AJ Hall 8-1-18-4 (1w) - Hennops River End
KD Mills 2* (3b) SE Bond 1* (4b)

  44.1 Nel to Mills, no run, angled in, stroked back down the pitch, Nel
        quick on the ball
  44.2 Nel to Mills, no run, lift, inside edge, past the stumps, Boucher
        doing the fielding
  44.3 Nel to Mills, no run, forward defensive, just wide of off, beats
        the bat
  44.4 Nel to Mills, no run, again just wide of off, stayed low, beaten
  44.5 Nel to Mills, one run, picked up over cover, sweeper runs in to get
        the ball
  44.6 Nel to Bond, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps, past the chest
        to Boucher

End of over 45 (1 run) New Zealand 190/9 (RR: 4.22)
A Nel 8-0-35-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
KD Mills 3* (8b) SE Bond 1* (5b)

  45.1 Hall to Mills, no run, bit of lift, forward defensive, beats the
        bat
  45.2 Hall to Mills, no run, angled in, on the back foot, pushed to the
        off
  45.3 Hall to Mills, (noball) one run, overstepped, bit mistimed as mid
        on runs wide to field
  45.3 Hall to Bond, no run, well wide of off, bat showing no interest
  45.4 Hall to Bond, no run, slower delivery, played out to mid off
  45.5 Hall to Bond, no run, late lift, over the stumps, fooled and beaten
        the bat
  45.6 Hall to Bond, no run, smacked straight to Prince at point

End of over 46 (2 runs) New Zealand 192/9 (RR: 4.17)
AJ Hall 9-1-20-4 (1w 1nb) - Hennops River End
KD Mills 4* (11b) SE Bond 1* (9b)

  46.1 Nel to Mills, no run, angle din, on the chest, pushed to the off
  46.2 Nel to Mills, SIX, short, picked up well over long on for the max,
        well played
  46.3 Nel to Mills, FOUR, smacked past mid off for another boundary and
        200 on the board
  46.4 Nel to Mills, no run, angled in, nipped the pad as Boucher moves to
        his left
  46.5 Nel to Mills, no run, late lift, went for the pull, beaten as Nel
        gives some batting advice
  46.6 Nel to Mills, one run, full delivery, played out to long on for the
        single

End of over 47 (11 runs) New Zealand 203/9 (RR: 4.32)
A Nel 9-0-46-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
KD Mills 15* (17b 1x4 1x6) SE Bond 1* (9b)

  47.1 Hall to Mills, no run, angled in, bit of lift, edged, just short of
        Boucher
  47.2 Hall to Mills, no run, and another with some lift, went for the
        cut, beaten
  47.3 Hall to Mills, two runs, worked around to deep square leg, quick
        running
  47.4 Hall to Mills, no run, lift again, just over the stumps, beaten
  47.5 Hall to Mills, one run, wider delivery, cut to deep cover region
  47.6 Hall to Bond, no run, managed to play it out to mid wicket

End of over 48 (3 runs) New Zealand 206/9 (RR: 4.29)
AJ Hall 10-1-23-4 (1w 1nb) - Hennops River End
KD Mills 18* (22b 1x4 1x6) SE Bond 1* (10b)

       Langeveldt brought back into the attack from the West Lane end
  48.1 Langeveldt to Mills, one run, gently played out to de Villiers in
        the covers
  48.2 Langeveldt to Bond, no run, just wide of off, stayed low, beaten
  48.3 Langeveldt to Bond, no run, and another, beats the bat, just wide
        of off
  48.4 Langeveldt to Bond, no run, full toss, bottom edge, past the stumps
  48.5 Langeveldt to Bond, no run, lift, over the stumps, bat beaten
  48.6 Langeveldt to Bond, one run, late cut to 3rd man, fielder runs in
        from the boundary

End of over 49 (2 runs) New Zealand 208/9 (RR: 4.24)
CK Langeveldt 9-2-36-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SE Bond 2* (15b) KD Mills 19* (23b 1x4 1x6)

       Ntini to bowl the last over
  49.1 Ntini to Bond, SIX, short, pulled well over deep mid wicket for the
        max
  49.2 Ntini to Bond, one run, played back down the ground, Ntini dives to
        do the fielding as they get the single
  49.3 Ntini to Mills, OUT: picked up to Prince at long off for an easy
        catch

       New Zealand 215/10, Partnership of 28
       KD Mills  c Prince b Ntini  19 (24b 1x4 1x6)
       SE Bond 9* (17b 1x6) M Ntini 8.3-0-49-1 (1w)

Match State: Lunch

       Players going back on the field
       Mills to open the bowling from the Hennops River end
   0.1 Mills to Smith, no run, square up the bat, stroked down the pitch
   0.2 Mills to Smith, no run, wide of off, bit of lift as it nipped away,
        left
   0.3 Mills to Smith, no run, played back down the track
   0.4 Mills to Smith, no run, defends to the off
   0.5 Mills to Smith, wide: no run
   0.5 Mills to Smith, no run, on the back foot, pushed to the ground
   0.6 Mills to Smith, no run, defends to the on

End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 215/49 = 4.39)
KD Mills 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 0* (0b) GC Smith 0* (6b)

       Bond to open the bowling from the West Lane end
   1.1 Bond to de Villiers, one run, angled in, played off the toes to
        deep fine leg
   1.2 Bond to Smith, no run, nipped away as it pitched, beats the bat
   1.3 Bond to Smith, no run, and another, this time no shot played
   1.4 Bond to Smith, one run, guided down to 3rd man as they jog through
        for the single
   1.5 Bond to de Villiers, no run, lift, well over the stumps to keeper
   1.6 Bond to de Villiers, no run, wide of off, pushed to the ground

End of over 2 (2 runs) South Africa 3/0 (RR: 1.50 RRR: 213/48 = 4.44)
SE Bond 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 1* (9b) AB de Villiers 1* (3b)

   2.1 Mills to Smith, FOUR, flicked around to a vacant deep square region
        as he shuffled in front of the stumps
   2.2 Mills to Smith, no run, on the toes, pushed to the on, square leg
        quick to field
   2.3 Mills to Smith, FOUR, cracking drive back past Mills and over a
        vacant long off rope, well played
   2.4 Mills to Smith, no run, late cut straight to point
   2.5 Mills to Smith, one run, down leg, nipped the bat as square leg
        runs to field
   2.6 Mills to de Villiers, no run, lift, over the stumps to keeper

End of over 3 (9 runs) South Africa 12/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 204/47 = 4.34)
KD Mills 2-0-10-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 10* (14b 2x4) AB de Villiers 1* (4b)

   3.1 Bond to Smith, no run, pulled to mid wicket
   3.2 Bond to Smith, FOUR, wide of off, picked up over point for the
        boundary
   3.3 Bond to Smith, one run, gently played out to extra cover region as
        they scramble for the single
   3.4 Bond to de Villiers, FOUR, inside edge, past the stumps and over
        the boundary for another one
   3.5 Bond to de Villiers, no run, defends to the off
   3.6 Bond to de Villiers, no run, solid stroke straight back to Bond

End of over 4 (9 runs) South Africa 21/0 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 195/46 = 4.24)
SE Bond 2-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 15* (17b 3x4) AB de Villiers 5* (7b 1x4)

   4.1 Mills to Smith, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps to keeper
   4.2 Mills to Smith, FOUR, wide of off, picked up well over point anf
        yet another boundary
   4.3 Mills to Smith, one run, lift, managed to work it around to mid
        wicket region
   4.4 Mills to de Villiers, no run, steered down to point
   4.5 Mills to de Villiers, no run, square up the bat, on the front foot,
        defends to the off
   4.6 Mills to de Villiers, no run, wide of off, decent lift, went for
        the cut, beats the bat

End of over 5 (5 runs) South Africa 26/0 (RR: 5.20 RRR: 190/45 = 4.22)
KD Mills 3-0-15-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 20* (20b 4x4) AB de Villiers 5* (10b 1x4)

   5.1 Bond to Smith, no run, wide of off, stayed low, defensive stroke,
        beats the bat
   5.2 Bond to Smith, FOUR, slower delivery, smacked to a vacant wide long
        on region
   5.3 Bond to Smith, legbye: one run, nipped off the pad, square leg runs
        wide to get the ball
   5.4 Bond to de Villiers, no run, angled in, seems to have nipped the
        pad, appeal turned down, cold be a bit high
   5.5 Bond to de Villiers, no run, bottom edge, past the stumps, keeper
        quick on the ball
   5.6 Bond to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, stroked back down
        the pitch

End of over 6 (5 runs) South Africa 31/0 (RR: 5.17 RRR: 185/44 = 4.20)
SE Bond 3-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
GC Smith 24* (23b 5x4) AB de Villiers 5* (13b 1x4)

       Getting dark out here as the rain blown nearer
   6.1 Mills to Smith, no run, wide of off, went for the shot, beaten -
        appeal turned down for caught behind
   6.2 Mills to Smith, FOUR, smacked into the gap past cover for the
        boundary and Mills not a happy man
   6.3 Mills to Smith, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
   6.4 Mills to Smith, one run, managed to get it over point, deep fine
        fielding
   6.5 Mills to de Villiers, no run, stroked to the on
   6.6 Mills to de Villiers, no run, square up the bat, played back down
        the pitch

End of over 7 (5 runs) South Africa 36/0 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 180/43 = 4.19)
KD Mills 4-0-20-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 29* (27b 6x4) AB de Villiers 5* (15b 1x4)

   7.1 Bond to Smith, one run, worked around the legs to a diving square
        leg fielder
   7.2 Bond to de Villiers, legbye: one run, angled in, on the pad as they
        scramble for the extra
   7.3 Bond to Smith, FOUR, late cut past point, 3rd man dives in vain to
        get the ball
   7.4 Bond to Smith, wide: no run, down leg and called
   7.4 Bond to Smith, FOUR, short, played out into the gap past long on,
        well placed
   7.5 Bond to Smith, no run, slower delivery, pushed out to mid on
   7.6 Bond to Smith, no run, steered out to point

End of over 8 (11 runs) South Africa 47/0 (RR: 5.88 RRR: 169/42 = 4.02)
SE Bond 4-0-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 5* (16b 1x4) GC Smith 38* (32b 8x4)

   8.1 Mills to de Villiers, FOUR, late cut to deep backward point and the
        50 up
   8.2 Mills to de Villiers, no run, lift, over the stumps, no shot played
   8.3 Mills to de Villiers, no run, forward defensive, point quick to
        field
   8.4 Mills to de Villiers, one run, on the toes, pushed down to the on
        as they scramble for the single
   8.5 Mills to Smith, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
   8.6 Mills to Smith, no run, well forward, defends to the off

End of over 9 (5 runs) South Africa 52/0 (RR: 5.78 RRR: 164/41 = 4.00)
KD Mills 5-0-25-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AB de Villiers 10* (20b 2x4) GC Smith 38* (34b 8x4)

   9.1 Bond to de Villiers, no run, lift, over the stumps
   9.2 Bond to de Villiers, no run, slower delivery, played straight to
        point
   9.3 Bond to de Villiers, no run, nipped back, beats the bat, appeal
        turned down
   9.4 Bond to de Villiers, one run, bottom edge, past a keeper who
        managed to get a hand on it
   9.5 Bond to Smith, no run, yorker, angled in, defends to the on, mid
        wicket fielding
   9.6 Bond to Smith, one run, played around to deep fine leg for the
        single

End of over 10 (2 runs) South Africa 54/0 (RR: 5.40 RRR: 162/40 = 4.05)
SE Bond 5-0-27-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 39* (36b 8x4) AB de Villiers 11* (24b 2x4)

  10.1 Mills to Smith, two runs, worked around to deep mid wicket
  10.2 Mills to Smith, FOUR, late cut into the gap at deep backward point,
        well played
  10.3 Mills to Smith, no run, forward defensive, pushed to the ground,
        point runs in to field
  10.4 Mills to Smith, one run, played past a diving point for the single
  10.5 Mills to de Villiers, OUT: edged, straight back to Fleming in the
        slips

       South Africa 61/1, Partnership of 61
       AB de Villiers  c Fleming b Mills  11 (25b 2x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 46* (40b 9x4) KD Mills 5.5-0-32-1 (1w)

  10.6 Mills to Kallis, no run, well forward, pushed back to the off

End of over 11 (7 runs) South Africa 61/1 (RR: 5.55 RRR: 155/39 = 3.97)
KD Mills 6-0-32-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 46* (40b 9x4) JH Kallis 0* (1b)

       Franklin brought into the attack from the West Lane end
  11.1 Franklin to Smith, no run, cut straight to Styris at point
  11.2 Franklin to Smith, no run, slower delivery, played out into the off
  11.3 Franklin to Smith, no run, on the front foot, stroked straight to
        cover
  11.4 Franklin to Smith, one run, solid stroke into covers as they
        scramble for the single
  11.5 Franklin to Kallis, no run, straightened up the bat, defends to the
        off
  11.6 Franklin to Kallis, one run, played around the legs, deep fine
        fielder runs in to get the ball

End of over 12 (2 runs) South Africa 63/1 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 153/38 = 4.03)
JEC Franklin 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 1* (3b) GC Smith 47* (44b 9x4)

  12.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, forward defensive, stroked back down the
        pitch
  12.2 Mills to Kallis, FOUR, on the back foot, wide of off, smacked into
        the gap past point
  12.3 Mills to Kallis, FOUR, and another, this time past a diving cover
        fielder
  12.4 Mills to Kallis, no run, square up the bat, defends to the off
  12.5 Mills to Kallis, no run, forward, bit of lift, beats the bat
  12.6 Mills to Kallis, no run, smacked back down the pitch, Mills doing
        his own fielding

End of over 13 (8 runs) South Africa 71/1 (RR: 5.46 RRR: 145/37 = 3.92)
KD Mills 7-0-40-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 47* (44b 9x4) JH Kallis 9* (9b 2x4)

  13.1 Franklin to Smith, no run, pushed dead to the ground
  13.2 Franklin to Smith, no run, well wide of off, no shot offered as he
        waited for the call from the ump
  13.3 Franklin to Smith, no run, cut straight to point
  13.4 Franklin to Smith, no run, advanced, bit mistimed as point runs in
        to field
  13.5 Franklin to Smith, no run, gently played back down the track
  13.6 Franklin to Smith, no run, solid stroke straight back to mid off

End of over 14 (maiden) South Africa 71/1 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 145/36 = 4.03)
JEC Franklin 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 9* (9b 2x4) GC Smith 47* (50b 9x4)

  14.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, late lift, over the stumps, beats the bat
  14.2 Mills to Kallis, no run, angled in, square up the bat, defends to
        the off
  14.3 Mills to Kallis, no run, on the toes, played back down the pitch
  14.4 Mills to Kallis, one run, stroked out to the on as they scramble
        for the single
  14.5 Mills to Smith, FOUR, wide, pulled to a vacant deep backward square
        region
  14.6 Mills to Smith, legbye: one run, down leg, nipped the pad

End of over 15 (6 runs) South Africa 77/1 (RR: 5.13 RRR: 139/35 = 3.97)
KD Mills 8-0-45-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 51* (52b 10x4) JH Kallis 10* (13b 2x4)

  15.1 Franklin to Smith, one run, pulled down to wide deep mid wicket
        region for q quick single
  15.2 Franklin to Kallis, (noball) FOUR, overstepped, smacked into the
        gap at covers
  15.2 Franklin to Kallis, one run, late cut to backward point region for
        an easy single
  15.3 Franklin to Smith, no run, forward, solid stroke straight to mid
        off
  15.4 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, slower delivery, played out into the gap
        to a vacant wide long on rope
  15.5 Franklin to Smith, one run, late cut, wider delivery, 3rd man runs
        in to field the ball
  15.6 Franklin to Kallis, no run, worked around the pads to mid wicket

End of over 16 (12 runs) South Africa 89/1 (RR: 5.56 RRR: 127/34 = 3.74)
JEC Franklin 3-1-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
GC Smith 57* (56b 11x4) JH Kallis 15* (16b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

       Styris brought into the attack from the Hennops River end
  16.1 Styris to Smith, no run, slower delivery, guided out to cover
  16.2 Styris to Smith, no run, cut straight to point
  16.3 Styris to Smith, no run, forward defensive, extra cover runs in to
        field the ball
  16.4 Styris to Smith, FOUR, edged, past a vacant slip region and over
        the 3rd man boundary
  16.5 Styris to Smith, wide: FOUR, well wide of off, beats the keeper
  16.5 Styris to Smith, no run, outside the off, quicker delivery, beats
        the bat
  16.6 Styris to Smith, one run, solid stroke past the bowler, long off
        runs to field the ball

End of over 17 (10 runs) South Africa 99/1 (RR: 5.82 RRR: 117/33 = 3.55)
SB Styris 1-0-10-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
GC Smith 62* (62b 12x4) JH Kallis 15* (16b 3x4)

  17.1 Franklin to Smith, no run, cracking shot straight to mid off
  17.2 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, advanced, mistimed but edged into the gap
        and over the 3rd man boundary for the 100 up
  17.3 Franklin to Smith, OUT: slower delivery, played onto the stumps and
        finding his way to the change rooms

       South Africa 103/2, Partnership of 42
       GC Smith  b Franklin  66 (65b 13x4 0x6)
       JH Kallis 15* (16b 3x4) JEC Franklin 3.3-1-18-1 (1nb)

  17.4 Franklin to Prince, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
  17.5 Franklin to Prince, no run, played back down the pitch
  17.6 Franklin to Prince, one run, late cut, 3rd man runs in from the
        boundary to field

End of over 18 (5 runs) South Africa 104/2 (RR: 5.78 RRR: 112/32 = 3.50)
JEC Franklin 4-1-19-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 1* (3b) JH Kallis 15* (16b 3x4)

  18.1 Styris to Prince, no run, gently played back down the pitch
  18.2 Styris to Prince, no run, angled in, forward defensive, point quick
        to field
  18.3 Styris to Prince, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off
  18.4 Styris to Prince, one run, played off the toes to wide long off
       Getting dark out here again
  18.5 Styris to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
  18.6 Styris to Kallis, no run, bit of lift, over the stumps as the bat
        is beaten

End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 105/2 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 111/31 = 3.58)
SB Styris 2-0-11-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 2* (7b) JH Kallis 15* (18b 3x4)

Match State: Delay - Rain

       20 overs lost for the delay due to rain. Field is still in the
        process of being dried.
       Waiting for the umpires to go back down on the field of play,
        shouldn't be too long now.
       The revised target is 140 runs in 30 overs to win
       Play to resume at 18:10
       Umpires going down to the field of play, followed by the New
        Zealand team
       Vettori brought into the attack from the West Lane end
  19.1 Vettori to Prince, no run, forward, flicked around to mid wicket
  19.2 Vettori to Prince, no run, down leg, got bat to it, keeper quick to
        field
  19.3 Vettori to Prince, no run, turned around to square leg fielder
  19.4 Vettori to Prince, one run, gently nudged to deep square leg as the
        fielder runs in from the boundary
  19.5 Vettori to Kallis, no run, well forward, pushed back to the ground
  19.6 Vettori to Kallis, OUT: advanced, mistimed as he gets a thick edge,
        straight back to Fleming in the slips

       South Africa 106/3, Partnership of 3
       JH Kallis  c Fleming b Vettori  15 (20b 3x4 0x6)

End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 106/3 (RR: 5.30 RRR: 34/10 = 3.40)
DL Vettori 1-0-1-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 3* (11b) 

  20.1 Styris to Prince, no run
  20.2 Styris to Prince, no run
  20.3 Styris to Prince, one run
  20.4 Styris to Morkel, no run
  20.5 Styris to Morkel, no run
  20.6 Styris to Morkel, one run

End of over 21 (2 runs) South Africa 108/3 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 32/9 = 3.56)
SB Styris 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
JA Morkel 1* (3b) AG Prince 4* (14b)

  21.1 Vettori to Morkel, no run, well forward, stroked back down the
        track
  21.2 Vettori to Morkel, no run, played off the hip so wide mid wicket
  21.3 Vettori to Morkel, no run, gently played out to the off, cover
        fielding
  21.4 Vettori to Morkel, no run, advanced, pushed back down the ground
  21.5 Vettori to Morkel, FOUR, short, pulled into the gap at deep mid
        wicket
  21.6 Vettori to Morkel, no run, wanted the big one, bit mistimed as
        short leg fields

End of over 22 (4 runs) South Africa 112/3 (RR: 5.09 RRR: 28/8 = 3.50)
DL Vettori 2-0-5-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 4* (14b) JA Morkel 5* (9b 1x4)

  22.1 Styris to Prince, no run, on the front foot, stroked back down the
        pitch
  22.2 Styris to Prince, one run, sweeps to deep backward square region
        for a quick single
  22.3 Styris to Morkel, no run, square up the bat a bit, defends to the
        on
  22.4 Styris to Morkel, no run, guided down to 3rd man, tempted for a
        single, sent back
  22.5 Styris to Morkel, OUT: pitched up straight to Astle at mid wicket

       South Africa 113/4, Partnership of 7
       JA Morkel  c Astle b Styris  5 (12b 1x4 0x6)
       AG Prince 5* (16b) SB Styris 3.5-0-14-1 (1w)

  22.6 Styris to Boucher, FOUR, flicked around to a vacant fine leg
        boundary

End of over 23 (5 runs) South Africa 117/4 (RR: 5.09 RRR: 23/7 = 3.29)
SB Styris 4-0-18-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 5* (16b) MV Boucher 4* (1b 1x4)

  23.1 Vettori to Prince, no run, played around to mid wicket
  23.2 Vettori to Prince, one run, nicely played around the legs to
        backward square as they scramble for the run
  23.3 Vettori to Boucher, one run, gently pushed to the off, keeper quick
        to get to the ball
  23.4 Vettori to Prince, no run, advanced, managed to turn it around to
        mid wicket
  23.5 Vettori to Prince, one run, deep square runs in from the boundary
        to field
  23.6 Vettori to Boucher, one run, nicely played around the pads to fine
        leg

End of over 24 (4 runs) South Africa 121/4 (RR: 5.04 RRR: 19/6 = 3.17)
DL Vettori 3-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 6* (3b 1x4) AG Prince 7* (20b)

  24.1 Styris to Boucher, FOUR, found the gap at extra cover, well placed
  24.2 Styris to Boucher, no run, turned around to mid wicket
  24.3 Styris to Boucher, two runs, played out to wide fine leg region,
        fielder wins the race to the boundary
  24.4 Styris to Boucher, one run, flicked to mid wicket, misfield as they
        go for the single
  24.5 Styris to Prince, no run, on the back foot, solid stroke to a
        diving cover fielder
  24.6 Styris to Prince, one run, played around to a vacant square leg
        region

End of over 25 (8 runs) South Africa 129/4 (RR: 5.16 RRR: 11/5 = 2.20)
SB Styris 5-0-26-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 8* (22b) MV Boucher 13* (7b 2x4)

  25.1 Vettori to Prince, one run, forward, smacked to wide mid on for a
        single
  25.2 Vettori to Boucher, no run, well forward, defends to the on
  25.3 Vettori to Boucher, no run, stroked back down the track
  25.4 Vettori to Boucher, one run, wider delivery, smacked to sweeper at
        the boundary
  25.5 Vettori to Prince, no run, well forward, cracking shot straight to
        mid wicket
  25.6 Vettori to Prince, OUT: keeper lifts the stumps just as Prince
        finds his balance, 3rd ump decided that his foot was in the air,
        out

       South Africa 131/5, Partnership of 18
       AG Prince  st McCullum b Vettori  9 (25b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 26 (2 runs) South Africa 131/5 (RR: 5.04 RRR: 9/4 = 2.25)
DL Vettori 4-0-11-2 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 14* (10b 2x4) 

  26.1 Styris to Boucher, no run, played out to the on
  26.2 Styris to Boucher, no run, stroked back down the ground
  26.3 Styris to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, pushed back to the
        ground
  26.4 Styris to Boucher, no run, forward, defends to the off, cover
        fields
  26.5 Styris to Boucher, no run, pushed back to the ground
  26.6 Styris to Boucher, one run, flicked around to deep fine leg,
        fielder runs in from the boundary

End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 132/5 (RR: 4.89 RRR: 8/3 = 2.67)
SB Styris 6-0-27-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 15* (16b 2x4) JM Kemp 0* (0b)

  27.1 Vettori to Boucher, no run, forward defensive, cover quick on the
        ball
  27.2 Vettori to Boucher, no run, played back down the pitch
  27.3 Vettori to Boucher, FOUR, sweeps over mid wicket, one bounce and
        the four
  27.4 Vettori to Boucher, one run, gently played out to long off
  27.5 Vettori to Kemp, one run, pushed to cover as they get the single
  27.6 Vettori to Boucher, one run, point doing well to get the ball

End of over 28 (7 runs) South Africa 139/5 (RR: 4.96 RRR: 1/2 = 0.50)
DL Vettori 5-0-18-2 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 21* (21b 3x4) JM Kemp 1* (1b)

  28.1 Astle to Boucher, one run, picked up to mid wicket for the winning
        run

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