3rd Test: South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, 5-9 May 2006

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 9.30am local time (7.30am GMT)

       Welcome to the Wanderers Stadium for the first day of the final
        test between SA and NZ
       SA have won the toss and have elected to field. There is a 15 min
        delay at the start owing to dew
       swap 0 10 DL
       Smith has led the side onto the field and proceedings are about to
        get under way
       Ntini has taken the new ball and is going to start from the Corlett
        Drive End
   0.1 Ntini to Papps, no run, first ball of the morning, cuts across,
        beats Papps and opens up what should be a good day
   0.2 Ntini to Papps, no run
   0.3 Ntini to Papps, no run, Papps presents a straight bat to defend
   0.4 Ntini to Papps, no run, swings away and Boucher makes a diving save
        to his left
   0.5 Ntini to Papps, no run, left alone outside off stump
   0.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, great delivery, cuts across Papps, Ntini
        begins with a maiden

End of over 1 (maiden) New Zealand 0/0
M Ntini 1-1-0-0
JM How 0* (0b) MHW Papps 0* (6b)

   1.1 Steyn to How, no run, Steyn begins from the Golf Course End, How
        leaves outside off
   1.2 Steyn to How, OUT: How gets an edge and de Villiers takes the catch
        at third slip. An immediate breakthrough for Steyn as the South
        Africans jubilantly celebrate the first wicket

       New Zealand 0/1, Partnership of 0
       JM How  c de Villiers b Steyn  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       MHW Papps 0* (6b) DW Steyn 0.2-0-0-1

       Fleming comes to the crease, the sight screen is getting adjusted
   1.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, goes through outside off, Boucher
        collects behind the stumps
   1.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, firm defensive stroke on the off side,
        fielded by Prince at bkwd point
   1.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
   1.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, played defensively to Pollock at mid on,
        no runs on the board yet after two overs

End of over 2 (maiden) New Zealand 0/1
DW Steyn 1-1-0-1 - Golf Course End
MHW Papps 0* (6b) SP Fleming 0* (4b)

   2.1 Ntini to Papps, no run, angles in towards off stump, left alone
   2.2 Ntini to Papps, no run, outside the line of off, seaming in and
        left alone again
   2.3 Ntini to Papps, no run, Papps goes back and across and leaves alone
        outside off
   2.4 Ntini to Papps, no run, yorker length, well directed to the base of
        the bat, Papps defends
   2.5 Ntini to Papps, no run, Papps plays and withdraws and the ball
        carries through to Boucher
   2.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, angled down towards the gully area, no runs
        on the board after three overs

End of over 3 (maiden) New Zealand 0/1
M Ntini 2-2-0-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 0* (4b) MHW Papps 0* (12b)

   3.1 Steyn to Fleming, no run, angles across, down the off side, Fleming
        watches through
   3.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, closer to the off stump this time, coming
        back into Fleming and left alone
   3.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming plys and withdraw, short delivery
        from Steyn, Fleming looking anxious
   3.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven solidly into the off side, great
        stroke, but picks up Dippenaar at mid off
   3.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, bouncer, Fleming ducks underneath
   3.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off, Fleming shoulders
        arms and the fourth maiden is completed

End of over 4 (maiden) New Zealand 0/1
DW Steyn 2-2-0-1 - Golf Course End
MHW Papps 0* (12b) SP Fleming 0* (10b)

   4.1 Ntini to Papps, no run, looking to drive, Papps misses, Ntini
        bowling a good length
   4.2 Ntini to Papps, no run, not too far from the off stump, great line
        and length from Ntini, Papps leaves
   4.3 Ntini to Papps, no run, swinging in, hits the pad, big noise and
        all the men behind the stumps go up for the appeal
   4.4 Ntini to Papps, no run, defensively played into the cover area,
        Papps get bat on bal this time
   4.5 Ntini to Papps, no run, Ntini forcing Papps to play, squares him up
        and hits him straight on the pad
   4.6 Ntini to Papps, OUT: Ntini has bowled him! A cracking sound as leg
        stump is disturbed! Two down and no runs n the board

       New Zealand 0/2, Partnership of 0
       MHW Papps  b Ntini  0 (18b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 5 (maiden) New Zealand 0/2
M Ntini 3-3-0-1 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 0* (10b) 

       Extremely tight, disciplined bowling from the South Africans
   5.1 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming shoulders arms and leaves alone,
        nerves are everywhere now
   5.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside off stump, Fleming leaves alone
   5.3 Steyn to Fleming, two runs, first runs on the board! just a little
        push down the pitch, past Dippenaar at mid off
   5.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven to Pollock at mid on
   5.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, wide of off stump and wisely left
   5.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven solidly, clean shot but finds
        Prince at bkwd point

End of over 6 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/2
DW Steyn 3-2-2-1 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 0* (0b) SP Fleming 2* (16b)

   6.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, huge shout for the lbw, a couple of noises
        there and Umpire Hair not interested
   6.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, very wide outside off, Boucher takes a
        dive to his right to save it
   6.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, bouncer, outside the line of off, Styris
        ducks underneath
   6.4 Ntini to Styris, no run, great delivery,Styris has no clue and is
        squared up
   6.5 Ntini to Styris, no run, Ntini beats the outside edge this time
   6.6 Ntini to Styris, OUT: Styris gets the edge, de Villiers dives to
        his left and takes a magnificent, one handed catch. three down now
        and NZ are in some trouble

       New Zealand 2/3, Partnership of 2
       SB Styris  c de Villiers b Ntini  0 (6b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 7 (maiden) New Zealand 2/3
M Ntini 4-4-0-2 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 2* (16b) 

       Its all happening here at The Wanderers, NZ are three down for just
        two runs, Smith proving his decision to bowl was in fact the right
        thing to do, Astle in now
   7.1 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming leaves outside off
   7.2 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, driven with elegancr andclass by Fleming,
        Pollock ambles after it from mid on and the first boundary of the
        innings is scored
   7.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside off stump, well left
   7.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven again by Fleming, hits the stumps
        at the non strikers end, Astle scrambles back to his crease
   7.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming shuffles across the stumps and
        leaves alone
   7.6 Steyn to Fleming, two runs, turned around to the mid wicket area,
        Pollock comes around from mid on and gathers

End of over 8 (6 runs) New Zealand 8/3
DW Steyn 4-2-8-1 - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 0* (0b) SP Fleming 8* (22b 1x4)

   8.1 Ntini to Astle, no run, bounces abit, hits Astle above the pad, and
        there's all sorts of excitement here
   8.2 Ntini to Astle, three runs, pulled away by Astle, past Amla at sort
        leg, Steyn comes around from fine leg and him and Pollock do the
        team fielding
   8.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside the off stump, well
        judged by Fleming
   8.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone on a length, Ntini getting it
        very close to off stump, the ball passes over the top of off stump
       Problem with the sight screen at the Corlett Drive End now
   8.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off again
   8.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone again, pitching on middle and
        off and carrying on with that line

End of over 9 (3 runs) New Zealand 11/3
M Ntini 5-4-3-2 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 3* (2b) SP Fleming 8* (26b 1x4)

   9.1 Steyn to Astle, three runs, Steyn looking for the yorker lenght,
        Astle works away on the leg side, Pollock comes around to field€
   9.2 Steyn to Fleming, (noball) no run, no ball called now by Umpire da
        Silva
   9.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven to Dippenaar at mid off
   9.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off stump
   9.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside off stump, Fleming doing some
        impressive leaving
   9.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, solidly driven to Pollock at mid on
   9.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming comes forward and then leaves
        alone

End of over 10 (4 runs) New Zealand 15/3
DW Steyn 5-2-12-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 6* (3b) SP Fleming 8* (32b 1x4)

  10.1 Ntini to Astle, no run, flicks the outside of the pad, left alone
  10.2 Ntini to Astle, no run, cuts back into Astle, hits him on the pad
  10.3 Ntini to Astle, no run, hit on the pad, goes down the leg side,
        Boucher takes a diving save
  10.4 Ntini to Astle, no run, Astle looking to pull, and misses, back of
        a length from Ntini
  10.5 Ntini to Astle, no run, back of a length, Astle up on his toes,
        fielded by Dippenaar at mid off
  10.6 Ntini to Astle, two runs, thick outside egde, races past bkwd point
        and Prince chases after it

End of over 11 (2 runs) New Zealand 17/3
M Ntini 6-4-5-2 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 8* (32b 1x4) NJ Astle 8* (9b)

       Hall on from the Golf Course End
  11.1 Hall to Fleming, no run, played defensively out to mid off
  11.2 Hall to Fleming, no run, down the leg side
  11.3 Hall to Fleming, wide: no run, Hall trips over his own feet and
        falls down, its called wide
  11.3 Hall to Fleming, no run, Fleming looking to work through mid wicket
        and finds Amla at sq leg
  11.4 Hall to Fleming, no run, beaten outside the off stump, looking to
        play although he could have left that one
  11.5 Hall to Fleming, no run, driven solidly to Steyn at mid off,
        getting down and gets both hands to it
  11.6 Hall to Fleming, no run, beaten outside off stump

End of over 12 (1 run) New Zealand 18/3
AJ Hall 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 8* (9b) SP Fleming 8* (38b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  12.1 Ntini to Astle, legbye: one run, down the leg side, and flicks off
        the pad
  12.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, on the line of off stump, comes off the
        top of the pad, Amla fields at short leg
  12.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, wide outside off, left alone
  12.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, close to off stump, left alone
  12.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, outside off stump again, Ntini not making
        Fleming play
  12.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, bouncer, starts on leg stump, and follows
        the batsman, Fleming ducks underneath

End of over 13 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 19/3
M Ntini 7-5-5-2 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 8* (10b) SP Fleming 8* (43b 1x4)

  13.1 Hall to Astle, no run, left alone outside off
  13.2 Hall to Astle, no run, rises on him, hits Astle on the inside thigh
  13.3 Hall to Astle, no run, Astle in two minds, this ball shorter and
        Astle pulls out at the last minute
  13.4 Hall to Astle, no run, pitches on a good length, cuts away from the
        right hander and Boucher moves to his left to collect
  13.5 Hall to Astle, one run, good contolled pulled shot to Ntini at fine
        leg who sweeps across to collect
  13.6 Hall to Fleming, no run, Fleming looking for the big drive and
        misses

End of over 14 (1 run) New Zealand 20/3
AJ Hall 2-0-2-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 9* (15b) SP Fleming 8* (44b 1x4)

  14.1 Ntini to Astle, no run, wraps him up on the pad, big appeal ad its
        clearly going down leg side
  14.2 Ntini to Astle, no run, wide of the crease and angles i, left alone
  14.3 Ntini to Astle, no run, popping up this time, looking to twist off
        the hip
  14.4 Ntini to Astle, no run, left alone outside off
  14.5 Ntini to Astle, no run, mistimed and hit to Dippenaar at mid off
  14.6 Ntini to Astle, one run, worked away on the leg side, to Steyn at
        fine leg

End of over 15 (1 run) New Zealand 21/3
M Ntini 8-5-6-2 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 10* (21b) SP Fleming 8* (44b 1x4)

  15.1 Hall to Astle, legbye: one run, worked off the pads to the fine leg
        area
  15.2 Hall to Fleming, no run, played down on the on side
  15.3 Hall to Fleming, no run, good delivery from Hall, short of a
        length, Fleming defends down the pitch
  15.4 Hall to Fleming, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  15.5 Hall to Fleming, no run, allowed to go through by Fleming
  15.6 Hall to Fleming, no run, Fleming receives on the line of leg stump
        and defends down the pitch, Hall completes a maiden

End of over 16 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 22/3
AJ Hall 3-1-2-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 10* (22b) SP Fleming 8* (49b 1x4)

       Pollock on from the Corlett Drive End
  16.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  16.2 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, edged and missed by de Villiers, trickles
        away for 4
  16.3 Pollock to Astle, no run, Astle on the back foot, pushes away
        defensively
  16.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, allowed to go through outside off
  16.5 Pollock to Astle, no run, getting shape away from the right hander,
        Astle leaves
  16.6 Pollock to Astle, legbye: one run, Pollock straying down the leg
        side; comes off the pads

End of over 17 (5 runs) New Zealand 27/3
SM Pollock 1-0-4-0 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 14* (28b 1x4) SP Fleming 8* (49b 1x4)

  17.1 Hall to Astle, no run, dwon the leg side from Hall, Astle looking
        to pull but misses
  17.2 Hall to Astle, no run, Astle watchful, before lunch, doesnt go for
        one that is short outside off
  17.3 Hall to Astle, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  17.4 Hall to Astle, one run, rocking on the back foot, Astle pushes into
        the covers and Steyn comes around from mid off to collect
  17.5 Hall to Fleming, two runs, dipped into the gap in the mid wicket
        area and Fleming picks up 2
  17.6 Hall to Fleming, no run, Fleming looking to work in the off side
        but misses

End of over 18 (3 runs) New Zealand 30/3
AJ Hall 4-1-5-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 15* (32b 1x4) SP Fleming 10* (51b 1x4)

  18.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, Astle allows the ball to carry through to
        the keeper
  18.2 Pollock to Astle, no run, good line and length from Pollock,
        looking to incite the drive, Astle defends to Ntini at mid off
  18.3 Pollock to Astle, no run, beaten on the front foot, Pollock really
        looking to incite the drive
  18.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, great delivery, cuts back at him
  18.5 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, cut away with great aplomb, over the top of
        bkwd point, Astle shows some class
  18.6 Pollock to Astle, no run

End of over 19 (4 runs) New Zealand 34/3
SM Pollock 2-0-8-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 10* (51b 1x4) NJ Astle 19* (38b 2x4)

  19.1 Hall to Fleming, no run
  19.2 Hall to Fleming, two runs, pushed away delicately past mid off
  19.3 Hall to Fleming, no run, very wide outside off, almost called by
        Umpire
  19.4 Hall to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off stump
  19.5 Hall to Fleming, FOUR, Fleming rocks on his back foot, and drives
        beautifully through cover
  19.6 Hall to Fleming, FOUR, Hall draws him forward, and Fleming gets the
        edged, the ball goes btwn third slip and gully, Fleming gets a
        life and Hall is very frustrated

End of over 20 (10 runs) New Zealand 44/3
AJ Hall 5-1-15-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 19* (38b 2x4) SP Fleming 20* (57b 3x4)

  20.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, Astle goes back defensively and pushes
        way
  20.2 Pollock to Astle, no run, wide down the off side, left alone
  20.3 Pollock to Astle, legbye: one run, flicked off the pads, the extras
        creeping up
  20.4 Pollock to Fleming, no run, huge appeal fro lbw, Fleming comes
        forward and gets hit on the pad, good stride in and swinging back
        at him
  20.5 Pollock to Fleming, no run, wide down the off side, watched
        through, looks like the previous delivery was too high for lbw
  20.6 Pollock to Fleming, no run, down the off side and left alone

End of over 21 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 45/3
SM Pollock 3-1-8-0 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 19* (41b 2x4) SP Fleming 20* (60b 3x4)

       Steyn coming back on from the Golf Course End
  21.1 Steyn to Astle, no run, Astle defends one that keeps low, digs down
        on that one
  21.2 Steyn to Astle, one run, played lightly into the off side,
        Dippenaar fields at mid off
  21.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, down the off side, Fleming doesn't play,
        and watches it through
  21.4 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, edge from Fleming, races to the third man
        boundary to bring up the 50
  21.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, wide outside off, left alone
  21.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, last ball before lunch, Steyn finds the
        edge, Fleming nicks off and Kallis drops it

End of over 22 (5 runs) New Zealand 50/3
DW Steyn 6-2-17-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 20* (43b 2x4) SP Fleming 24* (64b 4x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

       Lunch on Day 1 has arrived, a good morning for the South Africans
        getting three batsman out for ducks. Fleming and Astle rescuing
        the situation and playing some good shots to steady the ship.
        We'll be back in 40
       Welcome back for the pst lunch session, it has warmed up quite
        nicely here as Ntini is about to come on from the Corlett Drive
        End
  22.1 Ntini to Astle, legbye: two runs, fifty partnership comes up with a
        flick off th pads that has Amla racing in from sq leg to collect
  22.2 Ntini to Astle, legbye: one run, sturck on the pad again, a solo
        appeal from the captain at first slip
  22.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Fleming hit on the pad, thinks of the leg
        bye, Astle sends him back
  22.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Ntini looking for the yorker and Fleming
        digs it out outside off stump
  22.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Fleming shoulders arms to a straight one,
        huge appeal but it appears to be too high
  22.6 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, driven to Amla at bkwd point who misifelds
        it, the ball goes underneath him and races away for 4

End of over 23 (7 runs) New Zealand 57/3
M Ntini 9-5-10-2 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 20* (45b 2x4) SP Fleming 28* (68b 5x4)

       Steyn continuing after lunch from the Golf Course End
  23.1 Steyn to Astle, no run, defended away to Dippenaar at mid off
  23.2 Steyn to Astle, OUT: edged from Astle, Kallis makes up for his
        clang before lunch and hold on to this one at second slip to
        dismiss Astle

       New Zealand 57/4, Partnership of 55
       NJ Astle  c Kallis b Steyn  20 (47b 2x4 0x6)
       SP Fleming 28* (68b 5x4) DW Steyn 6.2-2-17-2 (1nb)

  23.3 Steyn to Oram, no run, first delivery to Oram outside off stump and
        left alone
  23.4 Steyn to Oram, no run, Oram dirves and misses outside the off stump
  23.5 Steyn to Oram, no run, Oram shoulders arms and leaves alone outside
        off
  23.6 Steyn to Oram, no run, Steyn completes a wicket maiden, as the last
        ball is left alone outside off

End of over 24 (maiden) New Zealand 57/4
DW Steyn 7-3-17-2 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 28* (68b 5x4) JDP Oram 0* (4b)

  24.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, big appeal for lbw, very full from Ntini
        and it looks like there was some bat on that
  24.2 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, short from Ntini and pulled away from
        Fleming, over the top of mid on's head, one bounce and four
  24.3 Ntini to Fleming, one run, worked away behind sq on the leg side,
        to Steyn at fine leg
  24.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  24.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone again, outside off
  24.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, wide of the crease, angled across and taken
        behind by Boucher

End of over 25 (5 runs) New Zealand 62/4
M Ntini 10-5-15-2 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 33* (71b 6x4) JDP Oram 0* (7b)

  25.1 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, flashing drive through extra cover for
        four, Fleming freeing his arms and showing some authority, Steyn
        overpitching
  25.2 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, driven through mid off, Dippenaar chases in
        vain as the ball races to the fence, Fleming looking so positive
  25.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Steyn retaliates with a bouncer, showing
        some frustration
  25.4 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, Fleming rocks back on his back foot and sq
        cuts the ball to the boundary, 12 off the over now
       Fleming goes to 6500 runs in test cricket
  25.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run
  25.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, bouncer from Steyn to finish an expensive
        over

End of over 26 (12 runs) New Zealand 74/4
DW Steyn 8-3-29-2 (1nb) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 0* (7b) SP Fleming 45* (77b 9x4)

  26.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone by Oram outside the off stump
  26.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram shoulders arms and leaves alone
  26.3 Ntini to Oram, no run
  26.4 Ntini to Oram, one run, Oram digs out a yorker, and squeezes it
        away on the off side. Dippenaar fields at mid off
  26.5 Ntini to Fleming, one run, chopped away by Fleming, thick bottom
        edge, doesn't get hold of it and just gets the one
  26.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram pushes uncertainly at a delivery full
        outside the off stump

End of over 27 (2 runs) New Zealand 76/4
M Ntini 11-5-17-2 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 46* (78b 9x4) JDP Oram 1* (12b)

  27.1 Steyn to Fleming, legbye: one run, flicked off the pads to Ntini at
        fine leg
  27.2 Steyn to Oram, no run, hitting the pads again
  27.3 Steyn to Oram, (noball) no run, Steyn overstepping and delivering
        one wide outside the off stump
  27.3 Steyn to Oram, no run, beats the outside edge, well bowled from
        Steyn
  27.4 Steyn to Oram, no run, defended solidly forward and into the pitch
  27.5 Steyn to Oram, no run, driven very firmly to Dippenaar at mid off,
        powerul stroke, unfortunate to find the fielder
  27.6 Steyn to Oram, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 28 (2 runs) New Zealand 78/4
DW Steyn 9-3-30-2 (2nb) - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 46* (79b 9x4) JDP Oram 1* (18b)

  28.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Ntini beats the outside edge and its
        taken behind by Boucher
  28.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, beating the edge again, great bowling
        from Ntini
  28.3 Ntini to Fleming, OUT: Ntini finds the edge this time, Boucher
        completes the catch and Fleming looks exteremly disappointed with
        the decision. Ntini produced a gem, beats Fleming completely and
        he perishes just 4 short of a half century

       New Zealand 78/5, Partnership of 21
       SP Fleming  c Boucher b Ntini  46 (82b 9x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 1* (18b) M Ntini 11.3-5-17-3

  28.4 Ntini to McCullum, no run, McCullum shoulders arms for his first
        one
  28.5 Ntini to McCullum, OUT: McCullum looking to hit it on the off side,
        gets a leading edge and Ntini takes a sharp catch in his follow
        through

       New Zealand 78/6, Partnership of 0
       BB McCullum  c & b Ntini  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 1* (18b) M Ntini 11.5-5-17-4

       Vettori taking quite a while to get out there, but he is
        approaching the wicket now
  28.6 Ntini to Vettori, no run, another good delivery from Ntini, just
        outside the off stump, he finishes a double wicket maiden

End of over 29 (maiden) New Zealand 78/6
M Ntini 12-6-17-4 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 1* (18b) DL Vettori 0* (1b)

  29.1 Steyn to Oram, no run, down the leg side from Steyn
  29.2 Steyn to Oram, (noball) one run, no ball called and Oram gets a run
        as he gently hits on the off side
  29.2 Steyn to Vettori, two runs, Vettori off the mark with an easy two
        to the off side
  29.3 Steyn to Vettori, no run
  29.4 Steyn to Vettori, OUT: Vettori hit on the pad, the ball pitches on
        leg stump and Vettori looks very unhappy, big appeal from Steyn,
        Umpire da Silva takes a long time  but eventually gives it

       New Zealand 82/7, Partnership of 4
       DL Vettori  lbw b Steyn  2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 2* (20b) DW Steyn 9.4-3-34-3 (3nb)

  29.5 Steyn to Franklin, no run, Franklin's first ball defended down
  29.6 Steyn to Franklin, legbye: one run

End of over 30 (5 runs) New Zealand 83/7
DW Steyn 10-3-34-3 (3nb) - Golf Course End
JEC Franklin 0* (2b) JDP Oram 2* (20b)

  30.1 Ntini to Franklin, no run
  30.2 Ntini to Franklin, one run, Franklin off the mark, pushed into the
        on side
  30.3 Ntini to Oram, FOUR, overpitched from Ntini, Oram gets into the
        line of the delivery and drives sweetly down the ground, Dippenaar
        at mid off gives up the chase
  30.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, dabbing at that one outside off stump
  30.5 Ntini to Oram, one run, easy single to Pollock at mid on
  30.6 Ntini to Franklin, three runs, powerful storke, down the ground,
        beat Pollock at mid on, who then chases, slides and collects

End of over 31 (9 runs) New Zealand 92/7
M Ntini 13-6-26-4 - Corlett Drive End
JEC Franklin 4* (5b) JDP Oram 7* (23b 1x4)

  31.1 Steyn to Franklin, two runs, played on the on side, Ntini fields
        from fine leg
  31.2 Steyn to Franklin, no run, left alone on the off side
  31.3 Steyn to Franklin, no run, Bouncer, Franklin ducks underneath as it
        apsses over his head
  31.4 Steyn to Franklin, no run, widish delivery, moving back in and
        Franklin prepared to leave it
  31.5 Steyn to Franklin, one run, Franklin digs out a yorker and plays
        down to Ntini at long leg
  31.6 Steyn to Oram, no run, defended by Oram who drops it the ball down
        at his feet

End of over 32 (3 runs) New Zealand 95/7
DW Steyn 11-3-37-3 (3nb) - Golf Course End
JEC Franklin 7* (10b) JDP Oram 7* (24b 1x4)

       Pollock's singing is picked up on the stump mike
  32.1 Ntini to Franklin, FOUR, cut away past point, Amla dives in
        desperation but is beaten
  32.2 Ntini to Franklin, no run, Franklin forced to defend to Dippenaar
        at mid off
  32.3 Ntini to Franklin, no run, bowled wide of offstump and left alone
  32.4 Ntini to Franklin, no run, beaten outside off stump, seams away
        from him
  32.5 Ntini to Franklin, no run, left alone outside off
  32.6 Ntini to Franklin, no run, down the leg side and left alone

End of over 33 (4 runs) New Zealand 99/7
M Ntini 14-6-30-4 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 7* (24b 1x4) JEC Franklin 11* (16b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  33.1 Steyn to Oram, no run, played away defensively on the on side,
        Prince picks up at sq leg
  33.2 Steyn to Oram, no run, full and wide outside the off stump, left
        alone and taken behind by Boucher
  33.3 Steyn to Oram, no run, driven hard into the ground and Steyn
        collects in his follow through
  33.4 Steyn to Oram, one run, tapped into the on side to bring up the 100
  33.5 Steyn to Franklin, one run, flicked off the pads, feather touch of
        an inside edge, bounces away for a single
  33.6 Steyn to Oram, FOUR, super shot from Oram, drives a full one one
        down the ground with great elegance

End of over 34 (6 runs) New Zealand 105/7
DW Steyn 12-3-43-3 (3nb) - Golf Course End
JEC Franklin 12* (17b 1x4) JDP Oram 12* (29b 2x4)

  34.1 Ntini to Franklin, FOUR, Ntini overpitching, full and wide outside
        off, classic off drive from Franklin, doesnt ahve to move his feet
        too much, frees his arms and hits down the ground
  34.2 Ntini to Franklin, no run, well left outside the off stump by
        Franklin
  34.3 Ntini to Franklin, no run, Franklin gets the edge, ball bounces
        just in front of de Villiers at third slip
  34.4 Ntini to Franklin, no run, pitched up and Franklin leaves alone
        outside off
  34.5 Ntini to Franklin, one run, back of a length and pushed away on the
        off side for a scrambled run
  34.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, too wide of the off stump and left alone

End of over 35 (5 runs) New Zealand 110/7
M Ntini 15-6-35-4 - Corlett Drive End
JEC Franklin 17* (22b 2x4) JDP Oram 12* (30b 2x4)

       Hall coming on from the Golf Course End
  35.1 Hall to Franklin, no run, wide outside off stump and left alone as
        Hall begins his second spell
  35.2 Hall to Franklin, two runs, pushed away on the off side past Amla
        at point who chases and does the fielding
  35.3 Hall to Franklin, no run, pushed away defensively to Amla at cover
  35.4 Hall to Franklin, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  35.5 Hall to Franklin, no run, outside the off stump and left alone
        again
  35.6 Hall to Franklin, no run, worked away on the on side, fielded by
        Dippenaar at sq leg, tidy over from Hall

End of over 36 (2 runs) New Zealand 112/7
AJ Hall 6-1-17-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 12* (30b 2x4) JEC Franklin 19* (28b 2x4)

       Pollock on from the Corlett Drive End
  36.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, pushed away firmly to mid on
  36.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  36.3 Pollock to Oram, no run, Oram plays inside the line and allows it
        through
  36.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, edged along the ground, controlled by
        Oram, fielded at gully by Hall
  36.5 Pollock to Oram, one run, worked away down to Steyn at fine leg
  36.6 Pollock to Franklin, no run, Franklin pushed forward and pulls the
        bat inside the line

End of over 37 (1 run) New Zealand 113/7
SM Pollock 4-1-9-0 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 13* (35b 2x4) JEC Franklin 19* (29b 2x4)

  37.1 Hall to Oram, one run, played along the ground to Pollock at fine
        leg
  37.2 Hall to Franklin, no run, appeal for a caught behind, stifled after
        a while and Umpire da Silva not interested
  37.3 Hall to Franklin, no run, worked away to Dippenaar at sq leg
  37.4 Hall to Franklin, no run, wide of offstump and left alone
  37.5 Hall to Franklin, no run, no stroke from Franklin as the ball sails
        past off stump
  37.6 Hall to Franklin, no run, Franklin looking to force on the on side
        and taken on the pad

End of over 38 (1 run) New Zealand 114/7
AJ Hall 7-1-18-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 14* (36b 2x4) JEC Franklin 19* (34b 2x4)

  38.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, hit out to Prince at sq leg
  38.2 Pollock to Oram, one run, played gently to Dippenaar at mid off
  38.3 Pollock to Franklin, no run
  38.4 Pollock to Franklin, no run, Franklin taken on the pad, ball
        dribbles out behind sq leg, Prince does the fetching
  38.5 Pollock to Franklin, no run, wide of the offstump, Franklin doesn't
        play
  38.6 Pollock to Franklin, no run, again, Franklin doesn't play on the
        off side

End of over 39 (1 run) New Zealand 115/7
SM Pollock 5-1-10-0 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 15* (38b 2x4) JEC Franklin 19* (38b 2x4)

  39.1 Hall to Oram, three runs, driven back past the bowler, Dippenaar
        and Ntini case from mid off and mid on and Ntini pulls it in
        inches before the rope
  39.2 Hall to Franklin, no run, Farnklin up on his toes, punches to Amla
        at cover
  39.3 Hall to Franklin, no run, Franklin hit on the pad, the delivery
        comes back at him, very high indeed, stifled appeal
  39.4 Hall to Franklin, OUT: Franklin looking to drive and gets the edge,
        good catch from Boucher to give Hall his first wicket

       New Zealand 118/8, Partnership of 36
       JEC Franklin  c Boucher b Hall  19 (41b 2x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 18* (39b 2x4) AJ Hall 7.4-1-21-1 (1w)

  39.5 Hall to Mills, no run, good delivery first up from Hall, Mills
        plays and misses
  39.6 Hall to Mills, no run, short ball, defended into the ground on the
        on side

End of over 40 (3 runs) New Zealand 118/8
AJ Hall 8-1-21-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 18* (39b 2x4) KD Mills 0* (2b)

  40.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, wide down the off side, left alone
  40.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone outside the off stump again
  40.3 Pollock to Oram, no run, left alone again
  40.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, left down the off side, as it goes through
        to Boucher
  40.5 Pollock to Oram, no run, straighter this time and defended away
  40.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, Oram leaves alone again, to see the end of
        a Pollock maiden over

End of over 41 (maiden) New Zealand 118/8
SM Pollock 6-2-10-0 - Corlett Drive End
KD Mills 0* (2b) JDP Oram 18* (45b 2x4)

  41.1 Hall to Mills, no run, outswinging delivery, Mills looking to play
        and then leaves alone
  41.2 Hall to Mills, no run, Mills looking to play again, sees the line
        outside off stump and then leaves
  41.3 Hall to Mills, no run, defended into the off side this time
       Mills pulls away very late and dead ball called
  41.4 Hall to Mills, no run, Hall getting it close to the offstump,
        coming back in, Mills leaves alone
  41.5 Hall to Mills, no run, solidly defended back to the bowler
  41.6 Hall to Mills, no run, defended away on the on side to Amla at
        short mid wicket

End of over 42 (maiden) New Zealand 118/8
AJ Hall 9-2-21-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 18* (45b 2x4) KD Mills 0* (8b)

  42.1 Pollock to Oram, OUT: Pollock begins his over and gets Oram on the
        back foot, Umpire Hair raises his finger and NZ are 9 down

       New Zealand 118/9, Partnership of 0
       JDP Oram  lbw b Pollock  18 (46b 2x4 0x6)
       KD Mills 0* (8b) SM Pollock 6.1-2-10-1

  42.2 Pollock to Martin, no run, good length, leaving the new batsman
        Martin, four slips and a gully in place
  42.3 Pollock to Martin, one run, played lofted from Martin, Ntini chases
        from mid off, Pollock not happy with Ntini's effort
  42.4 Pollock to Mills, no run, beautiful delivery, closer to off stump
  42.5 Pollock to Mills, no run, played quietly to Amla on the off side t
        bkwd point
  42.6 Pollock to Mills, no run, Mills looking for the one, getting an
        inside edge onto his pad, Pollock fields in his follow through and
        Martin will be on strike

End of over 43 (1 run) New Zealand 119/9
SM Pollock 7-2-11-1 - Corlett Drive End
CS Martin 1* (2b) KD Mills 0* (11b)

       Ntini comes on from the Golf Course End looking to finish it off
  43.1 Ntini to Martin, no run, overpitched, no foot movement from Martin,
        passes through
  43.2 Ntini to Martin, no run, pitched up and cuts away from Martin,
        Ntini inciting him to drive
  43.3 Ntini to Martin, no run, passes very close to the outside edge,
        Ntini looking for him to drive
  43.4 Ntini to Martin, no run, good delivery, wide of offstump
  43.5 Ntini to Martin, no run, pitched up, Ntini looking for him to get
        the dege
  43.6 Ntini to Martin, OUT: Martin gets the edge after much probing from
        Ntini, Smith takes the catch at first slip to end the NZ innings,
        Ntini gets a fiver

       New Zealand 119/10, Partnership of 1
       CS Martin  c Smith b Ntini  1 (8b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 44 (maiden) New Zealand 119/10
M Ntini 16-7-35-5 - Golf Course End
KD Mills 0* (11b) 

       Great bowling from the South Africans as they bowl NZ out for the
        lowest total against South Africa at the Wanderers. The previous
        was 122. Ntini doing some great work as he picks up 5, Steyn got
        three and Pollock and Hall got one a piece.

Match State: Tea - Day 1

       Welcome back for the start of the South African innings
   0.1 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith gets a thick outside edge as he
        faces his first one
   0.2 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith defends  down the pitch
   0.3 Martin to Smith, one run, Smith off the mark, plays it into the off
        side for a quick one
   0.4 Martin to Dippenaar, OUT: BOWLED! Dippenaars' furniture compltely
        dismantled as he misjudges and gets clean bowled. NZ players
        celebrate

       South Africa 1/1, Partnership of 1
       HH Dippenaar  b Martin  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 1* (3b) CS Martin 0.4-0-1-1

       Amla arrives at the crease
   0.5 Martin to Amla, no run, Amla watchful and leaves alone outside the
        off stump
   0.6 Martin to Amla, FOUR, Amla gets a thick edeg, the ball races to the
        third man boundary as AMla gets off the mark, an eventful first
        over comes to an end

End of over 1 (5 runs) South Africa 5/1 (trail by 114 runs)
CS Martin 1-0-5-1 - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 1* (3b) HM Amla 4* (2b 1x4)

       Franklin to share the new ball at the Golf Course End
   1.1 Franklin to Smith, one run, hit on the off side, Vettori sprawls on
        the floor at mid off and collects
   1.2 Franklin to Amla, no run, down the leg side this time from
        Franklin, Amla watches through
   1.3 Franklin to Amla, one run, inside edge to a ball down the leg side,
        Oram cleans up at fine leg
   1.4 Franklin to Smith, no run, down the leg side, McCullum takes it
        well behind the stumps
   1.5 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, oberputched and well driven by Smith
        through xtra cover, showing great positivity, Mills chases in vain
        and the South Africans get their first four
   1.6 Franklin to Smith, no run

End of over 2 (6 runs) South Africa 11/1 (trail by 108 runs)
JEC Franklin 1-0-6-0 - Golf Course End
HM Amla 5* (4b 1x4) GC Smith 6* (7b 1x4)

   2.1 Martin to Amla, FOUR, flicked off the pads as Amla gets it away to
        the mid wicket boundary
   2.2 Martin to Amla, no run, wide outside off stump, Amla watches it
        through
   2.3 Martin to Amla, no run, short from Martin, and Amla hits down the
        leg side, McCullum makes a good save
   2.4 Martin to Amla, no run, flies down the off side, Amla shoulders
        arms
   2.5 Martin to Amla, one run, Amla goes back on his stumps and nudges it
        away to the off side, Vettori cleans up at mid off
   2.6 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith jumps into his defensive stroke to
        end the over

End of over 3 (5 runs) South Africa 16/1 (trail by 103 runs)
CS Martin 2-0-10-1 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 10* (9b 2x4) GC Smith 6* (8b 1x4)

   3.1 Franklin to Amla, no run, rising delivery,dabbed away on the on
        side
   3.2 Franklin to Amla, no run, wide down the off side, Amla doesn't have
        to play as it angles across
   3.3 Franklin to Amla, no run, good delivery, close to the body, coming
        back at him, Amla doesn't look comfortable with that one
   3.4 Franklin to Amla, no run, defended on his toes to Astle at gully
   3.5 Franklin to Amla, one run, played away to Mills at mid on and one
        more is added to the total
   3.6 Franklin to Smith, three runs, Smith drives through the covers,
        challenge for Oram as he and Mills do the groundwork

End of over 4 (4 runs) South Africa 20/1 (trail by 99 runs)
JEC Franklin 2-0-10-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 9* (9b 1x4) HM Amla 11* (14b 2x4)

   4.1 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith leaves this one outside off
   4.2 Martin to Smith, no run
   4.3 Martin to Smith, no run, full length and Smith taps it to Vettori
        at mid on
   4.4 Martin to Smith, no run, moves through the air, coming in and hits
        the deck and then moves away, good bowling from Martin
   4.5 Martin to Smith, one run, Smith plays off the back foot, into the
        cover region
   4.6 Martin to Amla, no run

End of over 5 (1 run) South Africa 21/1 (trail by 98 runs)
CS Martin 3-0-11-1 - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 10* (14b 1x4) HM Amla 11* (15b 2x4)

   5.1 Franklin to Smith, no run, hit to Mills at mid off
   5.2 Franklin to Smith, no run, great delivery, moving the ball outside
        off, away from the left hander
   5.3 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, driven powerfully past Mills at mid off,
        great looking stroke from Smith
   5.4 Franklin to Smith, no run, yorker from Franklin, Smith looking to
        forcce on the off side and gets the toe end of the bat
   5.5 Franklin to Smith, no run, good length, Smith defends off the back
        foot on the on side
   5.6 Franklin to Smith, one run, inducker from Franklin, Smith works off
        his pads to Vettori at mid on

End of over 6 (5 runs) South Africa 26/1 (trail by 93 runs)
JEC Franklin 3-0-15-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 15* (20b 2x4) HM Amla 11* (15b 2x4)

   6.1 Martin to Smith, FOUR, Smith capitalising here as he drives
        beautifully to the long off boundary
   6.2 Martin to Smith, no run, tapped down to How at gully
   6.3 Martin to Smith, one run, Smith hurried into the stroke, tickles it
        down on the leg side
   6.4 Martin to Amla, no run, Amla watcful, shoulders arms
   6.5 Martin to Amla, no run, amla looking to drive a fullish length
        delivery, ball carries btwn bat and pad, beaten by extra pace
   6.6 Martin to Amla, no run, wide outside off, Amla leaves alone

End of over 7 (5 runs) South Africa 31/1 (trail by 88 runs)
CS Martin 4-0-16-1 - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 20* (23b 3x4) HM Amla 11* (18b 2x4)

       Oram on from the Golf Cpurse End
   7.1 Oram to Smith, one run, Smith gets a leading edge, loops it to How
        at gully, who chases
   7.2 Oram to Amla, no run, steered off the back foot, directes the ball
        to third man
   7.3 Oram to Amla, FOUR, Amla whips it off his legs, beautifully timed
   7.4 Oram to Amla, no run
   7.5 Oram to Amla, no run
   7.6 Oram to Amla, no run

End of over 8 (5 runs) South Africa 36/1 (trail by 83 runs)
JDP Oram 1-0-5-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 21* (24b 3x4) HM Amla 15* (23b 3x4)

   8.1 Martin to Smith, no run, left alone outside off to Frankli at mid
        off
   8.2 Martin to Smith, no run
   8.3 Martin to Smith, no run, defended straight down the pitch
   8.4 Martin to Smith, no run, defended solidly with a straight bat
   8.5 Martin to Smith, FOUR, short and pulled through mid wicket, Smith
        taking advantage of the long hop, really showing his class
   8.6 Martin to Smith, one run, hit to mid wicket where Vettori fields

End of over 9 (5 runs) South Africa 41/1 (trail by 78 runs)
CS Martin 5-0-21-1 - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 26* (30b 4x4) HM Amla 15* (23b 3x4)

   9.1 Oram to Smith, no run, hits the deck hard and left alone by Smith
   9.2 Oram to Smith, no run, played to the on side to Vettori at mid on,
        defensive stroke
   9.3 Oram to Smith, FOUR, Smith plays neatly off his toes and times it
        well to beat the fielder at sq leg, Smith moves to 30
   9.4 Oram to Smith, three runs, Smith cuts a wide one, Martin and How
        chase and do some teamwork fielding
   9.5 Oram to Amla, no run, Amla looking to play on the off side but hits
        his pad
   9.6 Oram to Amla, no run, Amla gets into line and defends this time

End of over 10 (7 runs) South Africa 48/1 (trail by 71 runs)
JDP Oram 2-0-12-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 33* (34b 5x4) HM Amla 15* (25b 3x4)

       Mills on from the Corlett Drive End
  10.1 Mills to Smith, no run, Smith leaving alone outside off stump
  10.2 Mills to Smith, no run, played on the off side, gets a thick
        outside edge to Astle at point
  10.3 Mills to Smith, no run, good shot off the back foot, Astle fields
        from point
  10.4 Mills to Smith, FOUR, risky shot through the slip and gully area to
        bring up the 50
  10.5 Mills to Smith, one run, worked through the off side with soft
        hands
  10.6 Mills to Amla, one run, worked off his legs to Oram at fine leg,
        Amla keeps strike

End of over 11 (6 runs) South Africa 54/1 (trail by 65 runs)
KD Mills 1-0-6-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 16* (26b 3x4) GC Smith 38* (39b 6x4)

  11.1 Oram to Amla, one run, Amla turns neatly off his pads to Mills at
        fine leg for a single
  11.2 Oram to Smith, one run, also flicks off his pad for one, the score
        keeps ticking over
  11.3 Oram to Amla, no run, played defensively to Vettori at mid off
  11.4 Oram to Amla, no run
  11.5 Oram to Amla, no run, steered away to How at gully
  11.6 Oram to Amla, no run, down the leg side, not a great over from Oram

End of over 12 (2 runs) South Africa 56/1 (trail by 63 runs)
JDP Oram 3-0-14-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 39* (40b 6x4) HM Amla 17* (31b 3x4)

  12.1 Mills to Smith, no run, big appeal for lbw, feisty appeal, turned
        down
  12.2 Mills to Smith, no run
  12.3 Mills to Smith, no run, defended solidly off the back foot to
        Vettori at mid off
  12.4 Mills to Smith, no run, big appeal for lbw, Smith is far forward
        and across, Umpire Hair is unmoved
  12.5 Mills to Smith, no run, driven powerfully by Smith, using the
        bottom hand, dragged to mid on
  12.6 Mills to Smith, FOUR, driven again, straight down the ground,
        Martin and Vettori chase in vain and Smith edges closer to that
        half century

End of over 13 (4 runs) South Africa 60/1 (trail by 59 runs)
KD Mills 2-0-10-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 17* (31b 3x4) GC Smith 43* (46b 7x4)

  13.1 Oram to Amla, FOUR, Amla plays a beautiful shot, whips it off his
        pads, subtle shot past sq leg and he gets four
  13.2 Oram to Amla, one run, Amla plays defensively and pushes it to
        Franklin at cover and calls Smith through for a quick one
  13.3 Oram to Smith, no run, worked away to Astle at gully
  13.4 Oram to Smith, no run, Smith leaves outside off
  13.5 Oram to Smith, one run, pushed away to Martin at mid off
  13.6 Oram to Amla, no run, Amla leaves alone outside off

End of over 14 (6 runs) South Africa 66/1 (trail by 53 runs)
JDP Oram 4-0-20-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 44* (49b 7x4) HM Amla 22* (34b 4x4)

  14.1 Mills to Smith, no run, Smith leaves alone outside off
  14.2 Mills to Smith, FOUR, Smith whis off his pads and gets to his
        highest score in test cricket this season
  14.3 Mills to Smith, no run, Mills hits Smith on the hand, he has
        dropped his bat and walked away and the physio is out now

Match State: Drinks

       Looks as though Smith has hurt his elbow and after some attention
        he seems ready to continue
  14.4 Mills to Smith, no run, outside the off stump, Smith looking
        uncomfortable
  14.5 Mills to Smith, FOUR, finds the gap btwn gully and point and Smith
        reaches his first 50 in 375 days
  14.6 Mills to Smith, no run, big appeal, not given

End of over 15 (8 runs) South Africa 74/1 (trail by 45 runs)
KD Mills 3-0-18-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 22* (34b 4x4) GC Smith 52* (55b 9x4)

       Astle coming on from the Golf Course End
  15.1 Astle to Amla, FOUR, Amla finds the gap thru mid wicket and it
        rickets for four
  15.2 Astle to Amla, no run
  15.3 Astle to Amla, no run, played to Martin at mid off
  15.4 Astle to Amla, no run, Amla been wrapped up
  15.5 Astle to Amla, no run, Amla goes forward and leaves alone
  15.6 Astle to Amla, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 78/1 (trail by 41 runs)
NJ Astle 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 52* (55b 9x4) HM Amla 26* (40b 5x4)

  16.1 Mills to Smith, no run, Smith punches it to Astle at point
  16.2 Mills to Smith, three runs, driven through the off side, Vettori
        collects just before it reaches the rope
  16.3 Mills to Amla, two runs, touches of class from Amla, pushes it
        through mid off, Marti chases
  16.4 Mills to Amla, no run, left alone outside off
  16.5 Mills to Amla, no run, beats the bat this time
  16.6 Mills to Amla, no run, wide outside off stump and left alone

End of over 17 (5 runs) South Africa 83/1 (trail by 36 runs)
KD Mills 4-0-23-0 - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 55* (57b 9x4) HM Amla 28* (44b 5x4)

       Smith getting more treatment on that arm
  17.1 Astle to Smith, FOUR, Smith gets a thick edge that races to the
        third man boundary
  17.2 Astle to Smith, two runs, Smith finds the gap through the midwicket
        area where Franklin picks up
  17.3 Astle to Smith, one run, Smith hits to Franklin at midwicket and
        calls Amla through for a scrambled single
  17.4 Astle to Amla, no run, Amla lets it fly past the off stump
  17.5 Astle to Amla, no run, Amla leaves again
  17.6 Astle to Amla, no run, Amla turns it to mid wicket but cant find
        the gap as the over ends

End of over 18 (7 runs) South Africa 90/1 (trail by 29 runs)
NJ Astle 2-0-11-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 62* (60b 10x4) HM Amla 28* (47b 5x4)

  18.1 Mills to Smith, no run, Smith pushes to Vettori at cover
  18.2 Mills to Smith, one run, lovely touch off the back foot as Smith
        pushes it through the covers
  18.3 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla watches it through
  18.4 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla drives beautifully, straight back to
        the bowler
  18.5 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla gets on the back foot, and defends to
        Vettori at mid on
  18.6 Mills to Amla, one run, flicked away to Franklin at fine leg, Amla
        wants the second, Smith calls no

End of over 19 (2 runs) South Africa 92/1 (trail by 27 runs)
KD Mills 5-0-25-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 29* (51b 5x4) GC Smith 63* (62b 10x4)

  19.1 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, Amla flicks it off his legs showing great
        flair as he takes four more
  19.2 Franklin to Amla, three runs, Amla pushes into the off side,
        Vettori chases along with Astle to the mid off boundary
  19.3 Franklin to Smith, OUT: Franklin gets it right, seams away, Smith
        looks to hit through mid wicket and gets a faint edge to McCullum

       South Africa 99/2, Partnership of 98
       GC Smith  c McCullum b Franklin  63 (63b 10x4 0x6)
       HM Amla 36* (53b 6x4) JEC Franklin 3.3-0-22-1

       Patel on the field for Astle
  19.4 Franklin to Kallis, no run, Kallis faces his first one
  19.5 Franklin to Kallis, no run, Kallis leaves alone outside off
  19.6 Franklin to Kallis, one run, 100 comes up with a single through the
        off side

End of over 20 (8 runs) South Africa 100/2 (trail by 19 runs)
JEC Franklin 4-0-23-1 - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 1* (3b) HM Amla 36* (53b 6x4)

  20.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis rocks back and hits to point
  20.2 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis stretches forward and defends on
        the front foot
  20.3 Mills to Kallis, no run, awkward delivery, lifting on the off side
  20.4 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis lunges forward and is beaten on the
        off side
  20.5 Mills to Kallis, one run, easy single, solid forward defensive to
        Oram at cover
  20.6 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla goes back onto his stumps and punches
        it to the bowler

End of over 21 (1 run) South Africa 101/2 (trail by 18 runs)
KD Mills 6-0-26-0 - Corlett Drive End
JH Kallis 2* (8b) HM Amla 36* (54b 6x4)

       Astle back on, Patel off
  21.1 Franklin to Kallis, no run, biuncer, Kallis slips underneath it
  21.2 Franklin to Kallis, no run, take on the pad, stifled appeal,
        pitching outside the line
  21.3 Franklin to Kallis, no run, Kallis taps away to point
       The lights begin to come on although its only 4pm
  21.4 Franklin to Kallis, one run, hit on the on side, past Martin at mid
        on who gathers
  21.5 Franklin to Amla, (noball) no run, hit to Astle at mid off
  21.5 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla looking to push outside the line of
        offstump but makes no contact
  21.6 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla gets inside the line and hits to
        Vettori at mid off

End of over 22 (2 runs) South Africa 103/2 (trail by 16 runs)
JEC Franklin 5-0-25-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 3* (12b) HM Amla 36* (57b 6x4)

  22.1 Mills to Kallis, one run, Kalis defends forward and sets off for a
        run which he easily gets, runs flowing for SA
  22.2 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla shoulders arms and lets it through
  22.3 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla stands on his toes and punches to
        Martin at mid off
  22.4 Mills to Amla, no run, short ball, Amla bends back and lets it
        through
  22.5 Mills to Amla, no run, Amla shoulders arms and lets it through
  22.6 Mills to Amla, no run, no stroke from Amla, a quiet period ensuing

End of over 23 (1 run) South Africa 104/2 (trail by 15 runs)
KD Mills 7-0-27-0 - Corlett Drive End
JH Kallis 4* (13b) HM Amla 36* (62b 6x4)

  23.1 Franklin to Kallis, no run, defends neatly on the back foot to
        Martin at mid off
  23.2 Franklin to Kallis, no run, driven forcefully, fielded by the
        bowler in his follow through
  23.3 Franklin to Kallis, no run, driven to mid off
  23.4 Franklin to Kallis, (noball) no run
  23.4 Franklin to Kallis, no run, Kallis shoulders arms and lets its pass
        outside off
  23.5 Franklin to Kallis, FOUR, misdirected from Franklin, Kallis subtley
        glances it off his legs for four
  23.6 Franklin to Kallis, no run, forced to defend on the back foot

End of over 24 (5 runs) South Africa 109/2 (trail by 10 runs)
JEC Franklin 6-0-30-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
HM Amla 36* (62b 6x4) JH Kallis 8* (20b 1x4)

       Martin on from the Corlett Drive End
  24.1 Martin to Amla, no run, all defensive from Amla as the shadows
        creep over the pitch
  24.2 Martin to Amla, one run, flicked off his legs to a short mid wicket
  24.3 Martin to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off by Kallis
  24.4 Martin to Kallis, no run, Kallis watchful, gets on the back foot
        and defends
  24.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, Kallis shoulders arms and leaves alone
  24.6 Martin to Kallis, no run, pitched outside off stump again, Kallis
        leaves alone

End of over 25 (1 run) South Africa 110/2 (trail by 9 runs)
CS Martin 6-0-22-1 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 37* (64b 6x4) JH Kallis 8* (24b 1x4)

  25.1 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla plays and misses as the pitch now
        becomes engulfed in shadow
  25.2 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla plays on the leg stump to Oram at
        mid wicket
  25.3 Franklin to Amla, no run, beaten again, Amla on the back foot as it
        whizzes past the outside edge
  25.4 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla defends down the pitch
  25.5 Franklin to Amla, no run, appeal for lbw, hitting Amla outside off
        stump, Umpire unmoved
  25.6 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla defends on the back foot to Mills at
        mid on, maiden completed

End of over 26 (maiden) South Africa 110/2 (trail by 9 runs)
JEC Franklin 7-1-30-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 8* (24b 1x4) HM Amla 37* (70b 6x4)

  26.1 Martin to Kallis, no run, outside off stump and left alone
  26.2 Martin to Kallis, (noball) no run, short delivery, oitside off
  26.2 Martin to Kallis, no run, good delivery, moves through the air,
        keeps the line putside off, KAllis hits to Oram at point
  26.3 Martin to Kallis, no run, ball pitching on a good length and going
        through quickly
  26.4 Martin to Kallis, no run, short of a length outside off, and left
        alone
  26.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, kallis shoulders arms and leaves alone
  26.6 Martin to Kallis, no run, Kallis defends the inducker forward

End of over 27 (1 run) South Africa 111/2 (trail by 8 runs)
CS Martin 7-0-23-1 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 37* (70b 6x4) JH Kallis 8* (31b 1x4)

  27.1 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, Amla flicks away off his pad, executing
        that great shot again on the leg side, he goes past 40
  27.2 Franklin to Amla, no run, wide outside off and left alone
  27.3 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, beautiful shot through extra cover, Amla is
        really showing some class
  27.4 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, flick off the wrists through sq leg,
        beautiful shot again, just one away from the 50
  27.5 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, driven along the ground, AMla gets his
        fourth boundary of the over, really fantastic stuff
  27.6 Franklin to Amla, no run, driven to bkwd point, Amla gets to a well
        dserved 50

End of over 28 (16 runs) South Africa 127/2 (lead by 8 runs)
JEC Franklin 8-1-46-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 8* (31b 1x4) HM Amla 53* (76b 10x4)

  28.1 Martin to Kallis, one run, angled too far down the leg side and
        Kallis flicks away to fine leg
  28.2 Martin to Amla, no run, short and quick, hits Amla on the forearm
  28.3 Martin to Amla, no run, short again and banged in to amla who hits
        out to Astle at point
  28.4 Martin to Amla, one run, rib height again, and worked away to
        Franklin at fine leg
  28.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, hit to How at gully, shadows reaching
        over the whole field now
  28.6 Martin to Kallis, no run, left alone outside the off stump

End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 129/2 (lead by 10 runs)
CS Martin 8-0-25-1 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 54* (79b 10x4) JH Kallis 9* (34b 1x4)

       Styris bowling from the Golf Course End
  29.1 Styris to Amla, no run, driven out towards Mills at mid off
  29.2 Styris to Amla, no run
  29.3 Styris to Amla, no run
  29.4 Styris to Amla, no run, Amla hanging his bat out, looking to drive
        on the offside
  29.5 Styris to Amla, no run, hit to Franklin at extra cover
  29.6 Styris to Amla, one run, Amla works it away behind sq on the leg
        side to fine leg

End of over 30 (1 run) South Africa 130/2 (lead by 11 runs)
SB Styris 1-0-1-0 - Golf Course End
HM Amla 55* (85b 10x4) JH Kallis 9* (34b 1x4)

  30.1 Martin to Amla, one run, worked away through mid wicket to Astle at
        mid wicket
  30.2 Martin to Kallis, no run, bouncer over Kallis's head
  30.3 Martin to Kallis, no run, bouncer again, over Kallis's head
  30.4 Martin to Kallis, no run, full and left alone outside off
  30.5 Martin to Kallis, no run, good delivery, cuts back outside the off
        stump
  30.6 Martin to Kallis, OUT: Kallis goes back and across and drags it
        back onto his stumps

       South Africa 131/3, Partnership of 32
       JH Kallis  b Martin  9 (39b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 31 (1 run) South Africa 131/3 (lead by 12 runs)
CS Martin 9-0-26-2 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 56* (86b 10x4) 

       Umpires looking at the light as Prince walks onto the field
       Play will continue although the whole field is covered in shadow
  31.1 Styris to Amla, no run, long hop to Amla outside the off stump
  31.2 Styris to Amla, no run, pushed away defensively to How at gully
  31.3 Styris to Amla, no run, down the leg side from Sturis, ignored by
        Amla
  31.4 Styris to Amla, no run, bouncer, Amla gets out of the way
  31.5 Styris to Amla, no run, defended to How at gully
  31.6 Styris to Amla, OUT: Styris bowls short and Amla has been done, he
        gets the edge to second slip where Papps does the work, Amla
        perishes to the Styris long hop

       South Africa 131/4, Partnership of 0
       HM Amla  c Papps b Styris  56 (92b 10x4 0x6)

End of over 32 (maiden) South Africa 131/4 (lead by 12 runs)
SB Styris 2-1-1-1 - Golf Course End
AG Prince 0* (0b) 

  32.1 Martin to Prince, one run
  32.2 Martin to de Villiers, one run
  32.3 Martin to Prince, no run
  32.4 Martin to Prince, no run
  32.5 Martin to Prince, no run
  32.6 Martin to Prince, no run

End of over 33 (2 runs) South Africa 133/4 (lead by 14 runs)
CS Martin 10-0-28-2 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
AB de Villiers 1* (1b) AG Prince 1* (5b)

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

       Welcome to day 2 of the final test at The Wanderers
       Its a beautiful day in jhb and hopefully we'll have some exciting
        cricket and a good crowd
  33.1 Franklin to de Villiers, (noball) no run, first ball of the morning
        an extra as Franklin overstepps
  33.1 Franklin to de Villiers, (noball) one run, another extra as de
        Villiers plays into the off side, where Astle fields at cover
  33.1 Franklin to Prince, no run, better line to Prince, as ball holds
        its line on the offside, Prince watches through
  33.2 Franklin to Prince, two runs, Prince drives into the cover region,
        Mills does the fielding
  33.3 Franklin to Prince, no run, moves away on the offside, slightly too
        wide this time
  33.4 Franklin to Prince, no run, Prince beaten by the delivery,
        straightens on him as he looks to play on the on side, but hits to
        Oram at point
  33.5 Franklin to Prince, no run, Prince up on his toes to defend into
        the ground
  33.6 Franklin to Prince, one run, turned around onto the onside, where
        Martin fields at fine leg

End of over 34 (6 runs) South Africa 139/4 (lead by 20 runs)
JEC Franklin 9-1-52-1 (4nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 4* (11b) AB de Villiers 2* (3b)

       Martin to continue from the Corlett Drive End
  34.1 Martin to Prince, no run, guided by Prince to the gully region,
        Papps fields at third slip
  34.2 Martin to Prince, no run, bounce takes Prince by surprise, he goes
        back on his stumps to defend
  34.3 Martin to Prince, no run, defended down into the ground, runs away
        to How at gully
  34.4 Martin to Prince, no run, defended again, back of a length this
        time, to How at gully
  34.5 Martin to Prince, no run, hit away gently to How at gully
  34.6 Martin to Prince, no run, down the offside and Prince leaves alone,
        maiden from Martin

End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 139/4 (lead by 20 runs)
CS Martin 11-1-28-2 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
AB de Villiers 2* (3b) AG Prince 4* (17b)

  35.1 Franklin to de Villiers, OUT: de Villiers edges and Styris takes
        the catch low down at his ankles at second slip, an early
        breakthrough for NZ

       South Africa 139/5, Partnership of 8
       AB de Villiers  c Styris b Franklin  2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       AG Prince 4* (17b) JEC Franklin 9.1-1-52-2 (4nb)

  35.2 Franklin to Boucher, no run, on leg stump, Boucher plays to Mills
        at mid on
  35.3 Franklin to Boucher, no run, Boucher jumps into his defensive
        stroke, and plays to Oram at point
  35.4 Franklin to Boucher, no run, close to off stump, some movement from
        Franklin as it comes back into Boucher
  35.5 Franklin to Boucher, no run, down the leg side, Boucher moves too
        far across to the off side, and doesn't get to it
  35.6 Franklin to Boucher, OUT: beautiful delivery, squared around, taken
        Boucher on the back pad and lbw is given, a double wicket maiden
        for Franklin and NZ have had early success

       South Africa 139/6, Partnership of 0
       MV Boucher  lbw b Franklin  0 (5b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 36 (maiden) South Africa 139/6 (lead by 20 runs)
JEC Franklin 10-2-52-3 (4nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 4* (17b) 

  36.1 Martin to Prince, no run, guided away to How at gully
  36.2 Martin to Prince, no run, defended down to Papps at third slip
  36.3 Martin to Prince, no run
  36.4 Martin to Prince, no run, taken on the pad, lbw appeal, not out
  36.5 Martin to Prince, OUT: edged and taken behind, Prince hanging back
        on his back foot, going on the drive, McCullum takes an easy catch

       South Africa 139/7, Partnership of 0
       AG Prince  c Astle b Martin  4 (22b 0x4 0x6)
       SM Pollock 0* (0b) CS Martin 11.5-1-28-3 (1nb)

  36.6 Martin to Hall, no run, Hall leaves alone outside off, an eventful
        start to the morning

End of over 37 (maiden) South Africa 139/7 (lead by 20 runs)
CS Martin 12-2-28-3 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
SM Pollock 0* (0b) AJ Hall 0* (1b)

  37.1 Franklin to Pollock, one run, turned around as Pollock gets off the
        mark
  37.2 Franklin to Hall, no run, rising up on Hall, Hall defends down the
        ground
  37.3 Franklin to Hall, FOUR, driven beautifully through the covers by
        Hall, Vettori doesn't even bother chasing
  37.4 Franklin to Hall, no run
  37.5 Franklin to Hall, one run
  37.6 Franklin to Pollock, no run

End of over 38 (6 runs) South Africa 145/7 (lead by 26 runs)
JEC Franklin 11-2-58-3 (4nb) - Golf Course End
AJ Hall 5* (5b 1x4) SM Pollock 1* (2b)

  38.1 Martin to Hall, OUT: hit on the pad, and big appeal, hit straight
        in the line, looks too high but given out

       South Africa 145/8, Partnership of 6
       AJ Hall  lbw b Martin  5 (6b 1x4 0x6)
       SM Pollock 1* (2b) CS Martin 12.1-2-28-4 (1nb)

  38.2 Martin to Steyn, no run
  38.3 Martin to Steyn, two runs, well driven by Steyn down out to Vettori
        at mid off who chases it down
  38.4 Martin to Steyn, no run, Steyn shoulders arms and leaves alone
  38.5 Martin to Steyn, no run
  38.6 Martin to Steyn, no run

End of over 39 (2 runs) South Africa 147/8 (lead by 28 runs)
CS Martin 13-2-30-4 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
SM Pollock 1* (2b) DW Steyn 2* (5b)

  39.1 Franklin to Pollock, SIX, lofted over extra cover, Pollock gets the
        maximum! 150 up
  39.2 Franklin to Pollock, no run, Pollock swings and misses
  39.3 Franklin to Pollock, no run, more sensible this time, Pollock
        defends down the pitch
  39.4 Franklin to Pollock, FOUR, driven beautifully through extra cover,
        Pollock frees his arms
  39.5 Franklin to Pollock, FOUR, pulled away, in the air for quite some
        time, a galliant effort form Mills at deep mid wicket, beats him
        and four it is
  39.6 Franklin to Pollock, no run

End of over 40 (14 runs) South Africa 161/8 (lead by 42 runs)
JEC Franklin 12-2-72-3 (4nb) - Golf Course End
DW Steyn 2* (5b) SM Pollock 15* (8b 2x4 1x6)

  40.1 Martin to Steyn, no run, rising up to Steyn, defended to Oram at
        point
  40.2 Martin to Steyn, no run, short ball, Steyn ducks underneath, doing
        his utmost to fulfill the supporting role for Pollock
  40.3 Martin to Steyn, no run, another bouncer, nasty delivery, Steyn
        jumps around all over the place
       Steyn backs away, dead ball called
  40.4 Martin to Steyn, OUT: yorker length delivery, uproots the stumps as
        Martin gets five

       South Africa 161/9, Partnership of 16
       DW Steyn  b Martin  2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       SM Pollock 15* (8b 2x4 1x6) CS Martin 13.4-2-30-5 (1nb)

       Roars around the ground as Ntini comes in
  40.5 Martin to Ntini, no run, Ntini jumps off his feet and defends to
        Oram at point
  40.6 Martin to Ntini, FOUR, edged and found the gap btwn gully and third
        slip, How makes a diving attempt to stop the ball but is
        unsuccessful

End of over 41 (4 runs) South Africa 165/9 (lead by 46 runs)
CS Martin 14-2-34-5 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
SM Pollock 15* (8b 2x4 1x6) M Ntini 4* (2b 1x4)

  41.1 Franklin to Pollock, FOUR, Polly places it beautifully bkwd of
        point, beats the fielder at deep bkwd point and gets four
  41.2 Franklin to Pollock, no run, big swing and a miss
  41.3 Franklin to Pollock, SIX, magnificent pull shot from Polly, dug in
        short from Franklin, Polly comes forward and lofts it onto the
        grass embankment
  41.4 Franklin to Pollock, one run, worked away into the vacant mid
        wicket area, all the fielders are closer to the rope, making the
        single easy pickings
       quick chat btwn the batsman, Ntini must survive the next two
  41.5 Franklin to Ntini, no run, Ntini drives to Mills at mid off
  41.6 Franklin to Ntini, FOUR, Ntini dirves, and finds the gap on the on
        side, the ball races to the fence

End of over 42 (15 runs) South Africa 180/9 (lead by 61 runs)
JEC Franklin 13-2-87-3 (4nb) - Golf Course End
SM Pollock 26* (12b 3x4 2x6) M Ntini 8* (4b 2x4)

       Martin in search of his best figures now, his previous best is 6/64
  42.1 Martin to Pollock, two runs, Polly pulls it fine, Franklin fumbles
        a bit at fine leg and the batsman manage to run through for two
  42.2 Martin to Pollock, no run, down the leg side, and left alone
  42.3 Martin to Pollock, one run, Polly plulls gain, but finds only Astle
        at deep bkwd sq
  42.4 Martin to Ntini, no run, Ntini defends competently to Oram at point
  42.5 Martin to Ntini, no run, Ntini defends again, a lot of conviction
        in his forward defensive
  42.6 Martin to Ntini, no run, short delivery, outside off, Ntini gets
        out of the way and survives

End of over 43 (3 runs) South Africa 183/9 (lead by 64 runs)
CS Martin 15-2-37-5 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
SM Pollock 29* (15b 3x4 2x6) M Ntini 8* (7b 2x4)

       Mills on from the Golf Course End
  43.1 Mills to Pollock, two runs, Pollock drives thru the covers and
        calls for two
  43.2 Mills to Pollock, no run, driven again, solidly to Franklin at long
        off
  43.3 Mills to Pollock, no run, plays across the line, air borne to
        Vettori at long on, Polly decides not to take the single
  43.4 Mills to Pollock, no run, slower ball, comes off the splice of the
        bat and Mills does his own fielding
  43.5 Mills to Pollock, one run, Polly takes the bait, leading edge, in
        the air, How chases from gully, it falls short of him and just the
        single is taken
  43.6 Mills to Ntini, OUT: Ntini goes on the drive and gets the edge, he
        is caught behind, Polly is disappointed

       South Africa 186/10, Partnership of 25
       M Ntini  c McCullum b Mills  8 (8b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 44 (3 runs) South Africa 186/10 (lead by 67 runs)
KD Mills 8-0-30-1 - Golf Course End
SM Pollock 32* (20b 3x4 2x6) 

       After an eventful morning, the thiord innings of the match gets
        under way
   0.1 Steyn to Papps, one run, worked on the on side to for one
   0.2 Steyn to How, no run, finds the edge, but doesn't carry to slip,
        excitement already
   0.3 Steyn to How, no run, left alone outside off
       Nel and Rudolph on for Ntini and Pollock
   0.4 Steyn to How, one run, How gets his first run, defends it on the
        off side
   0.5 Steyn to Papps, no run, goes past the edge, flies outside off
   0.6 Steyn to Papps, no run, left alone and taken behind

End of over 1 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/0 (trail by 65 runs)
DW Steyn 1-0-2-0 - Golf Course End
JM How 1* (3b) MHW Papps 1* (3b)

       Nel off and Ntini on to bowl from the Corlett Drive End
   1.1 Ntini to How, no run, first delivery from Ntini, left alone outside
        off
   1.2 Ntini to How, no run, outside the off stump, How shoulders arms and
        leaves
   1.3 Ntini to How, no run, left alone again, outside the off stump
   1.4 Ntini to How, two runs, How going on the pull, gets a top edge,
        straight to Steyn at fine leg, he makes a hash of it, attempts to
        catch it almost four times but cant get hold of it
   1.5 Ntini to How, one run
   1.6 Ntini to Papps, FOUR, edged and drops short of Hall at third slip,
        no one at third man, and the ball runs away for four

End of over 2 (7 runs) New Zealand 9/0 (trail by 58 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-7-0 - Corlett Drive End
JM How 4* (8b) MHW Papps 5* (4b 1x4)

       Pollock back on, Rudolph off
   2.1 Steyn to How, OUT: hits How on the pad, looks very out indeed, and
        is given, Steyn makes a remarkable turnaround after dropping it

       New Zealand 9/1, Partnership of 9
       JM How  lbw b Steyn  4 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       MHW Papps 5* (4b 1x4) DW Steyn 1.1-0-2-1

   2.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
   2.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, again, outside off and left alone
   2.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming behind the line, plays firmly to
        Dippenaar at mid off
   2.5 Steyn to Fleming, one run, pushed away to Prince at deep bkwd
        point, easy single there
   2.6 Steyn to Papps, FOUR, slightly too full from Steyn, flicked away
        for a boundary

End of over 3 (5 runs) New Zealand 14/1 (trail by 53 runs)
DW Steyn 2-0-7-1 - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 1* (4b) MHW Papps 9* (5b 2x4)

   3.1 Ntini to Fleming, legbye: two runs, big shout for lbw, probably
        pitching outside leg and they run thru for two leg byes
   3.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, pushed away defensively out towards mid
        on
   3.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, full and wide outside the off stump,
        Fleming leaving alone
   3.4 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, driven straight down the ground, lovely
        shot, the fast outfield helps it to the fence
   3.5 Ntini to Fleming, legbye: one run, Fleming hit on the hip, in some
        discomfort as he limps thru for a leg bye, Fleming resting on his
        haunches
       Fleming down now, sitting down, looking in some pain
   3.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, Papps defends away on the off side

End of over 4 (7 runs) New Zealand 21/1 (trail by 46 runs)
M Ntini 2-0-11-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 5* (9b 1x4) MHW Papps 9* (6b 2x4)

       Ice pack out now for Fleming, he certainly doesn't look happy
       Some magic spray being applied, looks like Fleming took it on the
        flesh, he seems ok now
   4.1 Steyn to Fleming, legbye: one run, short one, aimed at Fleming's
        rib cage, he gets it off the glove
   4.2 Steyn to Papps, no run, full and badly played by Papps, no foot
        movement
   4.3 Steyn to Papps, no run, Papps gets into line, digs out a full
        length delivery, Amla collects at bkwd point
   4.4 Steyn to Papps, no run, beaten by a delivery down the off side,
        Bouchr collects
   4.5 Steyn to Papps, no run, defensive stroke, gets an edge, down to
        Prince at gully
   4.6 Steyn to Papps, no run, Papps gets on the back foot, and shoulders
        arms

End of over 5 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 22/1 (trail by 45 runs)
DW Steyn 3-1-7-1 - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 5* (10b 1x4) MHW Papps 9* (11b 2x4)

   5.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, no stroke offered from Fleming, just gets
        his bat out of the way
   5.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, down the off side, the captain lets it
        through
   5.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, close to the off stump now, Ntini testing
        Steyn
   5.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, wide down the offside, extra pace
   5.5 Ntini to Fleming, no run, well wide of the off stump and left alone
        by Fleming
   5.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Fleming chasing a wide one, and misses,
        maiden from Ntini

End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 22/1 (trail by 45 runs)
M Ntini 3-1-11-0 - Corlett Drive End
MHW Papps 9* (11b 2x4) SP Fleming 5* (16b 1x4)

   6.1 Steyn to Papps, (noball) no run, Steyn overstepping
   6.1 Steyn to Papps, FOUR, too full from Steyn, papps picks it off the
        line and flicks it delicately off his pad behind sq for four
   6.2 Steyn to Papps, one run, Papps almost plays on, Ntini fields at
        fine leg
   6.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, played to Pollock at mid on
   6.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, thick edge from Papps, goes down to Amla
        at bkwd point
   6.5 Steyn to Fleming, one run
   6.6 Steyn to Papps, no run

End of over 7 (7 runs) New Zealand 29/1 (trail by 38 runs)
DW Steyn 4-1-14-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 6* (19b 1x4) MHW Papps 14* (15b 3x4)

   7.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, outside off and left alone
   7.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, again, down the off side, and left alone
   7.3 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Fleming gets one he is unsure of, looking
        to defend to gully, and plays down to his feet
   7.4 Ntini to Fleming, no run, Fleming looking to drive as the ball
        leaves him taken behind by Boucher
   7.5 Ntini to Fleming, one run, Fleming looking to drive again, goes
        high over de Villiers at third slip, he gets a touch to it and its
        dropped! Ntini's hard work not paying off
   7.6 Ntini to Papps, no run, wide down the off side, Papps doesn't have
        to play

End of over 8 (1 run) New Zealand 30/1 (trail by 37 runs)
M Ntini 4-1-12-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 7* (24b 1x4) MHW Papps 14* (16b 3x4)

   8.1 Steyn to Fleming, one run, driven to Pollock at mid on for a single
   8.2 Steyn to Papps, no run, squares him up, Amla fields at bkwd point
   8.3 Steyn to Papps, no run, pushed to Pollock at mid on
   8.4 Steyn to Papps, no run, outside the line of offstump, extra bounce,
        taken behind
   8.5 Steyn to Papps, legbye: two runs, hit of the pads, batsman do very
        well to run thru for two
   8.6 Steyn to Papps, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 9 (3 runs) New Zealand 33/1 (trail by 34 runs)
DW Steyn 5-1-15-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 8* (25b 1x4) MHW Papps 14* (21b 3x4)

       Kallis coming on from the Corlett Drive End
   9.1 Kallis to Fleming, one run, Fleming drops it down in front of him
        and steals the run
   9.2 Kallis to Papps, no run, pitches outside off and leaves alone
   9.3 Kallis to Papps, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
   9.4 Kallis to Papps, no run, btwn middle and leg, it to Amla at sq leg
   9.5 Kallis to Papps, no run, left alone, Papps shoulders arms
   9.6 Kallis to Papps, no run, again, Papps shoulders arms to end the
        over, luch approaching

End of over 10 (1 run) New Zealand 34/1 (trail by 33 runs)
JH Kallis 1-0-1-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 9* (26b 1x4) MHW Papps 14* (26b 3x4)

       Hall to bowl from the Golf Course End
  10.1 Hall to Fleming, no run, driven to Pollock at mid off
  10.2 Hall to Fleming, no run, again, driven straight to Pollock at mid
        off
  10.3 Hall to Fleming, legbye: one run, shout for lbw, looks like its
        pitching outside leg, and the extra is taken
  10.4 Hall to Papps, one run, squares Papps up, leading edge to cover
        point, Amla fields
  10.5 Hall to Fleming, no run, short one, Boucher jumps on his feet to
        pick it up
  10.6 Hall to Fleming, FOUR, Fleming drives beautifully on the on side,
        taking advantage of an overpitched delivery, Steyn at mid on has
        no chance

End of over 11 (6 runs) New Zealand 40/1 (trail by 27 runs)
AJ Hall 1-0-5-0 - Golf Course End
MHW Papps 15* (27b 3x4) SP Fleming 13* (31b 2x4)

       Last over before lunch
  11.1 Kallis to Papps, no run, short bouncer, Papps ducks underneath
  11.2 Kallis to Papps, no run, Kallis not making the batsman play, left
        alone outside off
  11.3 Kallis to Papps, no run, good delivery, closer to the off stump,
        papps plays and misses
  11.4 Kallis to Papps, OUT: edgeed from Papps and Hall takes the catch at
        second slip, NZ go to lunch two down

       New Zealand 40/2, Partnership of 31
       MHW Papps  c Hall b Kallis  15 (31b 3x4 0x6)
       SP Fleming 13* (31b 2x4) JH Kallis 1.4-0-1-1

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

       An eventful morning indeed, SA were bowled out early on, with some
        excellent bowling from Martin in particular, NZ have lost two
        sticks. We'll be back in 40
       Welcome back to the post lunch session. NZ are still trailing by
        27, Kallis to comtinue his over
  11.5 Kallis to Styris, no run, played to Pollock at mid o
  11.6 Kallis to Styris, no run, maiden wicket from Kallis

End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 40/2 (trail by 27 runs)
JH Kallis 2-1-1-1 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 13* (31b 2x4) SB Styris 0* (2b)

       Steyn coming from the Golf Course End
  12.1 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming looking to play across the line
  12.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, left alone outside off
  12.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming flaying at one outside the off
        stump, teasingly close to the outside edge
  12.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, left alone, wide outside the off stump
  12.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming steps foreward, sure footed, as
        he lets it pass by
  12.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, too wide outside off, Steyn looking for
        the extra pace but Fleming not bothered by it at all

End of over 13 (maiden) New Zealand 40/2 (trail by 27 runs)
DW Steyn 6-2-15-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SB Styris 0* (2b) SP Fleming 13* (37b 2x4)

       Ntini on from  the Corlett Drive End, big cheers greet him
  13.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, played off the back foot to Prince at
        point
  13.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris plays a late cut, Prince gets down
        quickly at point and does some sterling fieldwork
  13.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, air borne thick edge from Styris, Prince
        gets down and fields well
  13.4 Ntini to Styris, no run, good delivery, gets the outside edge,
        doesn't carry to de Villiers at third slip
  13.5 Ntini to Styris, no run, struck on the pad, comes off the inside
        edge and a stifled shout follows
  13.6 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris gets on the back foot, looking to
        punch through the covers, but ends up leaving

End of over 14 (maiden) New Zealand 40/2 (trail by 27 runs)
M Ntini 5-2-12-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 13* (37b 2x4) SB Styris 0* (8b)

       No runs scored after lunch yet
  14.1 Steyn to Fleming, one run, and just having said that, Fleming taps
        one into the off side for a single, the bowler runs around to do
        his own fielding
  14.2 Steyn to Styris, no run, good length, Styris defends on the back
        foot, straight down the pitch
  14.3 Steyn to Styris, no run, punches on the back foot to Dippenaar at
        mid on
  14.4 Steyn to Styris, legbye: one run, coming off the pad, a full length
        delivery, runs away to Prince at bkwd point
  14.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming drives to Dippenaar at mid off
  14.6 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside the off stump. left alone

End of over 15 (2 runs) New Zealand 42/2 (trail by 25 runs)
DW Steyn 7-2-16-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SB Styris 0* (11b) SP Fleming 14* (40b 2x4)

  15.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris pulls across the line, Pollock does
        spectacular fielding at mid on
  15.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris flashing outside off stump, looking
        to cut, ball passes over the top of the bat
  15.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, struck on the pad, not offering a stroke,
        all the South Africans are up, outside the line of off, Umpire not
        interested
  15.4 Ntini to Styris, no run, overpitched, Styris flashing, ball passes
        past the bat
  15.5 Ntini to Styris, one run, full length, in the line of leg stump,
        Styris works away to Steyn at fine leg
  15.6 Ntini to Fleming, no run, left alone to pass through to Boucher

End of over 16 (1 run) New Zealand 43/2 (trail by 24 runs)
M Ntini 6-2-13-0 - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 1* (16b) SP Fleming 14* (41b 2x4)

  16.1 Steyn to Styris, one run, short delivery, outside leg stump, nudged
        away to Ntini at fine leg
  16.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, Fleming allows this ball to go through to
        Boucher
  16.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, full length, played quietly to Dippenaar
        at mid off
  16.4 Steyn to Fleming, no run, allowed to pass through outside the off
        stump
  16.5 Steyn to Fleming, no run, flashing outside off stump, misses
  16.6 Steyn to Fleming, FOUR, too straight from Steyn, scooped out by
        Fleming, through the covers and the deficit falls below 20

End of over 17 (5 runs) New Zealand 48/2 (trail by 19 runs)
DW Steyn 8-2-21-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
SB Styris 2* (17b) SP Fleming 18* (46b 3x4)

       Sight screen causing a bit of a delay now
  17.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, the ball hits something on its way
        through, Boucher goes up, Umpire uninterseted
  17.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, wide outside the off stump, short, hard
        and fast,not inducing Styris to play
  17.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, played defensively back to Ntini
  17.4 Ntini to Styris, no run, short delivery, bouncer, Styris quickly
        ducks underneath
  17.5 Ntini to Styris, one run, hit to Pollock at mid on, who shies at
        the stumps
  17.6 Ntini to Fleming, one run, 50 up as the ball is played across the
        line, to Amla at point

End of over 18 (2 runs) New Zealand 50/2 (trail by 17 runs)
M Ntini 7-2-15-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 19* (47b 3x4) SB Styris 3* (22b)

  18.1 Steyn to Fleming, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        batsman ot being made to play
  18.2 Steyn to Fleming, (noball) FOUR, Steyn overpitches, Fleming drives
        through mid off, great looking stroke
  18.2 Steyn to Fleming, no run, driven firmly to Pollock at mid on
  18.3 Steyn to Fleming, no run, just outside the off stump, Fleming
        leaves again
  18.4 Steyn to Fleming, legbye: one run, hits Fleming on the pad, runs
        out to the vacant sq leg area
  18.5 Steyn to Styris, no run, bouncer to Styris who ducks underneath it
  18.6 Steyn to Styris, one run, pushed away on the off side, just wide of
        Amla at bkwd point

End of over 19 (7 runs) New Zealand 57/2 (trail by 10 runs)
DW Steyn 9-2-27-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
SB Styris 4* (24b) SP Fleming 23* (52b 4x4)

  19.1 Ntini to Styris, no run
  19.2 Ntini to Styris, no run
  19.3 Ntini to Styris, legbye: one run
  19.4 Ntini to Fleming, three runs, drive down the ground, Dippenaar
        chases at mid on, drags it back just a few metres short of the
        rope
  19.5 Ntini to Styris, FOUR, yorker length delivery, driven straight
        through the covers, Styris easing off the deficit to just two
  19.6 Ntini to Styris, no run, just past the outside edge

End of over 20 (8 runs) New Zealand 65/2 (trail by 2 runs)
M Ntini 8-2-22-0 - Corlett Drive End
SP Fleming 26* (53b 4x4) SB Styris 8* (29b 1x4)

       Pollock to bowl from the Golf Course End
  20.1 Pollock to Fleming, no run, past the outside edge, the South
        Africans looking for the edge
  20.2 Pollock to Fleming, no run, past off again, Fleming ignores it
  20.3 Pollock to Fleming, no run, outside the off stump, left alone again
  20.4 Pollock to Fleming, one run, back of a length, Fleming pushes it
        wide of Steyn at mid off, and gets the single
  20.5 Pollock to Styris, no run, worked away defensively to Dippenaar at
        mid on
  20.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, defended on the back foot, back to
        Pollock

End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 66/2 (trail by 1 runs)
SM Pollock 1-0-1-0 - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 27* (57b 4x4) SB Styris 8* (31b 1x4)

  21.1 Ntini to Fleming, no run, down the off side, wide and taken by
        Boucher
  21.2 Ntini to Fleming, no run, wide of the crease, Fleming not required
        to play
  21.3 Ntini to Fleming, FOUR, short ball, spectacularly pulled away, in
        the air, and onto the grass embankment, New Zealand in the lead
        now
  21.4 Ntini to Fleming, one run, dropped down to bkwd sq, Prince does the
        fielding
  21.5 Ntini to Styris, no run, dropped down in the point area now
  21.6 Ntini to Styris, legbye: one run, Styris goes pack and across and
        tries to flick it away fine, comes of the pad and Pollock fields
        at fine leg

End of over 22 (6 runs) New Zealand 72/2 (lead by 5 runs)
M Ntini 9-2-27-0 - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 8* (33b 1x4) SP Fleming 32* (61b 5x4)

  22.1 Pollock to Styris, no run, driven back along the pitch to the
        bowler
  22.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, dug out to Amla at point
  22.3 Pollock to Styris, no run, hit into the gorund this time, bounces
        out to Amla at point
  22.4 Pollock to Styris, no run, plays and withdraws close to the
        offstump
  22.5 Pollock to Styris, no run, playing forward to mid off
  22.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, thick edge, taken in the gully by Hall

End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 72/2 (lead by 5 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-1-0 - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 32* (61b 5x4) SB Styris 8* (39b 1x4)

       Kallis replaces Ntini at the Corlett Drive End
       Rudolph on for Ntini
  23.1 Kallis to Fleming, FOUR, down the leg side, flicked away fine,
        beats the fielder at fine leg
  23.2 Kallis to Fleming, one run, Amla deep at bkwd point where Amla
        fields to take the single
  23.3 Kallis to Styris, no run, Styris looking to drive a full length
        delivery but doesn't make contact
  23.4 Kallis to Styris, one run, worked gently in the mid wicket region
  23.5 Kallis to Fleming, no run, Fleming coming forward, lookig to drive
        and drops the hands as the ball keeps its line, he doesn't play
  23.6 Kallis to Fleming, no run, driven on the on side, fielded by Steyn
        at mid on

End of over 24 (6 runs) New Zealand 78/2 (lead by 11 runs)
JH Kallis 3-1-7-1 - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 9* (41b 1x4) SP Fleming 37* (65b 6x4)

  24.1 Pollock to Styris, no run, Styris plays inside the line and misses,
        looking very uncomforatble indeed
  24.2 Pollock to Styris, no run, played defensively on the on side
  24.3 Pollock to Styris, no run, Styris comes forward, looking to drive,
        hits away to Prince at sq leg
  24.4 Pollock to Styris, no run, left alone down the off side, looking
        more confident with the line
  24.5 Pollock to Styris, FOUR, cut away beautifully, on the front foot,
        the diving Amla cant get to it, four it is
  24.6 Pollock to Styris, no run, nicks the pad on the way through, appeal
        for caught behind, turned down

End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 82/2 (lead by 15 runs)
SM Pollock 3-1-5-0 - Golf Course End
SP Fleming 37* (65b 6x4) SB Styris 13* (47b 2x4)

  25.1 Kallis to Fleming, OUT: Kallis gets his 20th wicket in test
        cricket, as Fleming gets an edge and de Villiers takes the catch
        at second slip

       New Zealand 82/3, Partnership of 42
       SP Fleming  c de Villiers b Kallis  37 (66b 6x4 0x6)
       SB Styris 13* (47b 2x4) JH Kallis 3.1-1-7-2

  25.2 Kallis to Astle, no run
  25.3 Kallis to Astle, one run, Astle hits into the covers, takes the
        single
  25.4 Kallis to Styris, no run
  25.5 Kallis to Styris, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  25.6 Kallis to Styris, no run, Kallis gets it fly away from the batsman,
        a successful over for him as he joins Sobers on 200 wickets and
        8000 runs

End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 83/3 (lead by 16 runs)
JH Kallis 4-1-8-2 - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 1* (2b) SB Styris 13* (50b 2x4)

  26.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, cut away to bkwd point, Amla makes a
        wonderful diving stop
  26.2 Pollock to Astle, no run, wrapped around the pads, big shout from
        the bowler and the slips, Umpire Hair not interested
  26.3 Pollock to Astle, no run
  26.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, wrapped around the pads again, played to
        Prince on the on side
  26.5 Pollock to Astle, no run, Astle looking to pull, finds Dippenaar at
        mid on
  26.6 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, Astle pulls again, this time he finds the
        gap through the mid wicket area, Pollock drops it a bit short

End of over 27 (4 runs) New Zealand 87/3 (lead by 20 runs)
SM Pollock 4-1-9-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 13* (50b 2x4) NJ Astle 5* (8b 1x4)

  27.1 Kallis to Styris, no run, defended to Steyn at mid on
  27.2 Kallis to Styris, no run, played to point
  27.3 Kallis to Styris, no run, Styris shoulders arms and lets it through
  27.4 Kallis to Styris, wide: no run, wide outside the off stump, the
        first one of the innings
  27.4 Kallis to Styris, no run, driven straight back to the bowler
  27.5 Kallis to Styris, no run, effort ball, Kallis grunts, Styris
        follows it through
  27.6 Kallis to Styris, no run, left alone outside off, just the wide off
        this over

End of over 28 (1 run) New Zealand 88/3 (lead by 21 runs)
JH Kallis 5-1-9-2 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 5* (8b 1x4) SB Styris 13* (56b 2x4)

  28.1 Pollock to Astle, no run, left outside off stump, taken behind
  28.2 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, in the air, finds the gap btwn gully and
        point,a high risk shot but lucky enough to find the fence
  28.3 Pollock to Astle, FOUR, in the air, once again, over the top of the
        slips, very high risk shot this time
  28.4 Pollock to Astle, no run, hits Astle's pads softly, he shuffles
        across his stumps, gettting it Hall at third slip
  28.5 Pollock to Astle, no run, good line and length as Astle hits to mid
        on
  28.6 Pollock to Astle, no run, left alone, taken behind, expensive over
        from Pollock

End of over 29 (8 runs) New Zealand 96/3 (lead by 29 runs)
SM Pollock 5-1-17-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 13* (56b 2x4) NJ Astle 13* (14b 3x4)

  29.1 Kallis to Styris, no run, bouncer, Styris ducks
  29.2 Kallis to Styris, no run
  29.3 Kallis to Styris, FOUR, find the gap in front of sq, brings up the
        100
  29.4 Kallis to Styris, FOUR, edged btwn the slips, drops in front of de
        Villiers and the ball races to the third man boundary
  29.5 Kallis to Styris, no run, Kallis beats the bat this time
  29.6 Kallis to Styris, no run, wraps Styris around his pads

End of over 30 (8 runs) New Zealand 104/3 (lead by 37 runs)
JH Kallis 6-1-17-2 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 13* (14b 3x4) SB Styris 21* (62b 4x4)

       Hall coming on from the Golf Course End
  30.1 Hall to Astle, one run, flicked down to Ntini at fine leg,
        comfortable single
  30.2 Hall to Styris, no run, straight delivery, worked on the on side
  30.3 Hall to Styris, FOUR, edge again, no gully, races away to the
        boundary, scratchy innings from Styris
  30.4 Hall to Styris, no run, beats the outside edge
  30.5 Hall to Styris, no run, beats the outside edge again, taken behind
        by Boucher
  30.6 Hall to Styris, no run, outside the off stump, left alone

End of over 31 (5 runs) New Zealand 109/3 (lead by 42 runs)
AJ Hall 2-0-10-0 - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 14* (15b 3x4) SB Styris 25* (67b 5x4)

  31.1 Kallis to Astle, two runs, good pull shot, Astle swivels on his hip
        and turns it to fine leg
  31.2 Kallis to Astle, no run
  31.3 Kallis to Astle, no run, good delivery, defensive shot down the
        pitch
  31.4 Kallis to Astle, no run, Kallis getting a good fullish length,
        Astle defending
  31.5 Kallis to Astle, no run, ball scooting off the edge, leaving Astle
  31.6 Kallis to Astle, no run, outside off stump, leg cutter, taken
        behind by Boucher

End of over 32 (2 runs) New Zealand 111/3 (lead by 44 runs)
JH Kallis 7-1-19-2 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 25* (67b 5x4) NJ Astle 16* (21b 3x4)

  32.1 Hall to Styris, no run, nudged to Prince at mid wicket
  32.2 Hall to Styris, no run, loose handed shot, gets past the outside
        edge
  32.3 Hall to Styris, one run, NZ off 111 as de Villiersmisses, Amla
        picks up off the third man boundary
  32.4 Hall to Astle, FOUR, whipped off the front thigh, fine on the leg
        side
  32.5 Hall to Astle, bye: FOUR, very wide delivery, down the leg side,
        alluding the diving Boucher
  32.6 Hall to Astle, no run, another short ball dug in, goes over the top
        of Astle's bat

End of over 33 (9 runs) New Zealand 120/3 (lead by 53 runs)
AJ Hall 3-0-15-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 26* (70b 5x4) NJ Astle 20* (24b 4x4)

  33.1 Kallis to Styris, no run, edged again, and drops short of Smith at
        first slip, he throws the ball in frustration
  33.2 Kallis to Styris, no run, Styris more circumspect, watches it
        through
  33.3 Kallis to Styris, no run, Styris across his stumps, defending
  33.4 Kallis to Styris, one run, away swinger, worked on the off side
  33.5 Kallis to Astle, no run
  33.6 Kallis to Astle, no run, Kallis producing good outswing, Astle
        leaves alone

End of over 34 (1 run) New Zealand 121/3 (lead by 54 runs)
JH Kallis 8-1-20-2 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 27* (74b 5x4) NJ Astle 20* (26b 4x4)

  34.1 Hall to Styris, no run, Astle looking to drive, flashes and misses
  34.2 Hall to Styris, no run, Styris, pardon me, not Astle, looking to
        cut now
  34.3 Hall to Styris, one run, Styris taps it quietly to the offside,
        just drops it with soft hands and runs thru for a quick one
  34.4 Hall to Astle, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
  34.5 Hall to Astle, no run
  34.6 Hall to Astle, one run, Astle opens the face of the bat and steers
        it down towards third man

End of over 35 (2 runs) New Zealand 123/3 (lead by 56 runs)
AJ Hall 4-0-17-0 - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 21* (29b 4x4) SB Styris 28* (77b 5x4)

       Steyn going to bowl from the Corlett Drive End for the first time
  35.1 Steyn to Astle, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  35.2 Steyn to Astle, one run, worked around to Prince at point
  35.3 Steyn to Styris, one run, pushed out defensively to Ntini at mid
        off
  35.4 Steyn to Astle, no run, very quick delivery, down the leg side
  35.5 Steyn to Astle, two runs, punched away through mid wicket, Amla
        comes off the boundary to field
  35.6 Steyn to Astle, wide: no run, a long way outside the off stump,
        Boucher diving in front of Smith at slip to take it
  35.6 Steyn to Astle, one run, pushed away to Prince at deep bkwd point

End of over 36 (6 runs) New Zealand 129/3 (lead by 62 runs)
DW Steyn 10-2-33-1 (1w 2nb) - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 25* (34b 4x4) SB Styris 29* (78b 5x4)

  36.1 Hall to Astle, no run, driven to Ntini at mid off, Astle watchful
        as tea time looms
  36.2 Hall to Astle, one run, pushed away to Amla at deep bkwd point,
        almost third man
  36.3 Hall to Styris, no run, pushed away to Dippenaar at extra cover
  36.4 Hall to Styris, one run, driven behind sq on the off side, Amla
        comes in from deep bkwd sq to field
  36.5 Hall to Astle, no run, beaten outside the off stump
  36.6 Hall to Astle, no run, down the leg side, Boucher has to take a
        diving save again

End of over 37 (2 runs) New Zealand 131/3 (lead by 64 runs)
AJ Hall 5-0-19-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 30* (80b 5x4) NJ Astle 26* (38b 4x4)

  37.1 Steyn to Styris, no run, great delivery, late awayswing, beats the
        outside of offstump
  37.2 Steyn to Styris, no run, good delivery, quick and on the line,
        defends down the pitch
  37.3 Steyn to Styris, no run, defended to mid on
  37.4 Steyn to Styris, one run, banged in short, tapped down on the off
        side, brings up the 50 partnership
  37.5 Steyn to Astle, no run, beaten outside off
  37.6 Steyn to Astle, one run, pushed behind sq on the off side, a lot of
        runs coming from there

End of over 38 (2 runs) New Zealand 133/3 (lead by 66 runs)
DW Steyn 11-2-35-1 (1w 2nb) - Corlett Drive End
NJ Astle 27* (40b 4x4) SB Styris 31* (84b 5x4)

  38.1 Hall to Astle, FOUR, half volley, thrashed away through the covers
  38.2 Hall to Astle, no run
  38.3 Hall to Astle, FOUR, flicked away off the pads on the leg side,
        through mid wicket
  38.4 Hall to Astle, no run, driven to Ntini at mid off
  38.5 Hall to Astle, two runs
  38.6 Hall to Astle, no run

End of over 39 (10 runs) New Zealand 143/3 (lead by 76 runs)
AJ Hall 6-0-29-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 31* (84b 5x4) NJ Astle 37* (46b 6x4)

       Last over before tea
  39.1 Steyn to Styris, one run, worked away for a single on the leg
        side,runs coming too easily
  39.2 Steyn to Astle, legbye: FOUR, bouncer from Steyn, Astle takes
        evasive action and the ball runs down to third man boundary
  39.3 Steyn to Astle, no run
  39.4 Steyn to Astle, no run, good delivery, beats the outside edge, good
        line and length from Steyn
  39.5 Steyn to Astle, no run
  39.6 Steyn to Astle, no run, forward from Astle defends before tea

End of over 40 (5 runs) New Zealand 148/3 (lead by 81 runs)
DW Steyn 12-2-36-1 (1w 2nb) - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 32* (85b 5x4) NJ Astle 37* (51b 6x4)

       A good session for NZ, loosing just the one wicket. They are
        effectively 81/3. We'll be back after tea

Match State: Tea - Day 2

       Welcome back for the last session of today. So far its really been
        NZ day.
       Ntini bowling from the Golf Course End
  40.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, down the leg side, allowed to go through
  40.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, hits Styris above the pad, cuts across and
        goes through
  40.3 Ntini to Styris, one run
  40.4 Ntini to Astle, legbye: one run
  40.5 Ntini to Styris, no run
  40.6 Ntini to Styris, no run

End of over 41 (2 runs) New Zealand 150/3 (lead by 83 runs)
M Ntini 10-2-28-0 - Golf Course End
NJ Astle 37* (52b 6x4) SB Styris 33* (90b 5x4)

  41.1 Steyn to Astle, FOUR, Steyn gets Astle to get the edge, dropped at
        secod slip by de Villiers, tough chance indeed, as the ball had so
        much on it, and gets the four
  41.2 Steyn to Astle, FOUR, flicked away very fine, beats Ntini at fine
        leg, and another boundary to the NZ cause
  41.3 Steyn to Astle, no run, left alone outside off
  41.4 Steyn to Astle, OUT: Steyn produces a good delivery, seaming away,
        Astle gets a faint edge and Boucher completes the work

       New Zealand 158/4, Partnership of 76
       NJ Astle  c Boucher b Steyn  45 (56b 8x4 0x6)
       SB Styris 33* (90b 5x4) DW Steyn 12.4-2-44-2 (1w 2nb)

       NZ effectively 91/4 now as Oram comes in looking to play a
        consolidatory innings and extend the NZ lead to over 200
  41.5 Steyn to Oram, no run, full length delivery, yorker length, heading
        towards middle stump, Oram does well to keep it out
  41.6 Steyn to Oram, FOUR, unconvincing stroke, inside edge, perilously
        close to leg stump, and lucky to get the boundary

End of over 42 (12 runs) New Zealand 162/4 (lead by 95 runs)
DW Steyn 13-2-48-2 (1w 2nb) - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 33* (90b 5x4) JDP Oram 4* (2b 1x4)

  42.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, played off to Amla at gully
  42.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris looking increasingly uncomfortable
        as he hits to Dippenaar at mid off
  42.3 Ntini to Styris, no run, angles in towards leg stump, hit to
        Dippenaar at mid off again
  42.4 Ntini to Styris, one run, comes offa faint edge of the bat, down
        the leg side, Boucher doesn't get a hand to it, could have been a
        chance
  42.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, beaten outsdie off stump
  42.6 Ntini to Oram, two runs, short and pulled away over Pollock's head,
        Pollock chases and hauls it in before the rope

End of over 43 (3 runs) New Zealand 165/4 (lead by 98 runs)
M Ntini 11-2-31-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 34* (94b 5x4) JDP Oram 6* (4b 1x4)

  43.1 Steyn to Styris, no run, short delivery, gets Styris on the
        shoulder
  43.2 Steyn to Styris, no run
  43.3 Steyn to Styris, two runs
  43.4 Steyn to Styris, one run, hit out to Dippenaar on the off side
  43.5 Steyn to Oram, no run, defended back to the bowler in his follow
        through
  43.6 Steyn to Oram, no run, wide of the offstump, and left alone

End of over 44 (3 runs) New Zealand 168/4 (lead by 101 runs)
DW Steyn 14-2-51-2 (1w 2nb) - Corlett Drive End
SB Styris 37* (98b 5x4) JDP Oram 6* (6b 1x4)

  44.1 Ntini to Styris, no run, hit to Pollock at mid on
  44.2 Ntini to Styris, no run, Styris still struggling with the short
        one, not sure what to do with it
  44.3 Ntini to Styris, one run, pats down to the off side, Amla fields at
        bkwd point
  44.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram looking to drive, misses the outside
        edge
  44.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram gets across and leaves, length from
        Ntini very good
  44.6 Ntini to Oram, FOUR, Oram hits confidently off the back foot,
        stands up high and steers the ball through the covers

End of over 45 (5 runs) New Zealand 173/4 (lead by 106 runs)
M Ntini 12-2-36-0 - Golf Course End
SB Styris 38* (101b 5x4) JDP Oram 10* (9b 2x4)

  45.1 Steyn to Styris, FOUR, Styris doesn't move at all, stands up tall
        and drives Steyn through the covers, beautiful off drive
  45.2 Steyn to Styris, no run, down the leg side, Styris lookig to flick
        away, but leaves it
  45.3 Steyn to Styris, OUT: Styris going on the pull, mistimes and gets a
        top edge, ball goes high in the air, Steyn takes the catch off his
        own bowling, the South Africans jubilant in celebration

       New Zealand 177/5, Partnership of 19
       SB Styris  c & b Steyn  42 (104b 6x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 10* (9b 2x4) DW Steyn 14.3-2-55-3 (1w 2nb)

  45.4 Steyn to McCullum, (noball) no run
  45.4 Steyn to McCullum, FOUR, competent on drive, played all along the
        ground, great shot
  45.5 Steyn to McCullum, no run
  45.6 Steyn to McCullum, one run

End of over 46 (10 runs) New Zealand 183/5 (lead by 116 runs)
DW Steyn 15-2-61-3 (1w 3nb) - Corlett Drive End
BB McCullum 5* (4b 1x4) JDP Oram 10* (9b 2x4)

  46.1 Ntini to McCullum, bye: one run, down the leg side, and missing
        everything
  46.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram shoulders arms and allows it to go
        through
  46.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside the off stump again
  46.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, full and outside off, Oram not being made to
        play
  46.5 Ntini to Oram, FOUR, great looking shot, all along the ground,
        overpitched from Ntini, oram stands tall and drives
  46.6 Ntini to Oram, one run, Oram works neatly off his hip, to Steyn at
        fine leg

End of over 47 (6 runs) New Zealand 189/5 (lead by 122 runs)
M Ntini 13-2-41-0 - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 15* (14b 3x4) BB McCullum 5* (5b 1x4)

  47.1 Steyn to Oram, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  47.2 Steyn to Oram, no run, down the leg side, looking to nudge to fine
        leg, Boucher takes it behind the stumps
  47.3 Steyn to Oram, no run, full length delivery, starting outside the
        off stump, cutting back into the left hander, defended down the
        pitch
  47.4 Steyn to Oram, no run, full pitched, looking to play past Pollock
        at mid on, but only succeeds in finding him
  47.5 Steyn to Oram, one run, played late with soft hands, finds the gap,
        Prince fields at sq leg
  47.6 Steyn to McCullum, no run, McCullum ducks to a ball that isn't
        rising

End of over 48 (1 run) New Zealand 190/5 (lead by 123 runs)
DW Steyn 16-2-62-3 (1w 3nb) - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 16* (19b 3x4) BB McCullum 5* (6b 1x4)

       Hall coming onto to bowl from the Golf Course End
  48.1 Hall to Oram, no run, squares Oram up, he plays and misses
  48.2 Hall to Oram, no run, big shout for lbw, the bowler not appealing,
        only the slip caudon, not out
       Ball actually hit the stumps and the bails didnt come off
  48.3 Hall to Oram, no run
  48.4 Hall to Oram, no run, outside the off stump, and left alone
  48.5 Hall to Oram, no run, HUGE appeal for caught behind, everybody
        getting up, Umpire Hair not interested
  48.6 Hall to Oram, no run, played straight to Prince at point, maiden
        from Hall

End of over 49 (maiden) New Zealand 190/5 (lead by 123 runs)
AJ Hall 7-1-29-0 - Golf Course End
BB McCullum 5* (6b 1x4) JDP Oram 16* (25b 3x4)

       Pollock comes on to bowl at the Corlett Drive End
  49.1 Pollock to McCullum, no run, accurate from Polly, on the line,
        McCullum plays it straight back to him
  49.2 Pollock to McCullum, no run, well outside off stump, McCullum
        leaves alone
  49.3 Pollock to McCullum, OUT: faint inside edge, Boucher takes the
        catch, Polly gets one!

       New Zealand 190/6, Partnership of 13
       BB McCullum  c Boucher b Pollock  5 (9b 1x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 16* (25b 3x4) SM Pollock 5.3-1-17-1

Match State: Drinks

  49.4 Pollock to Vettori, no run, bouncer from Pollock, the new batsman
        ducks
  49.5 Pollock to Vettori, no run, Vettori goes forward and defends as
        Polly ends a wicket maiden
  49.6 Pollock to Vettori, no run, Oram looking to smash it through the
        covers but misses

End of over 50 (maiden) New Zealand 190/6 (lead by 123 runs)
SM Pollock 6-2-17-1 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 16* (25b 3x4) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

  50.1 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram looking to smash it through the covers
        but misses
  50.2 Hall to Oram, no run, driven to POllock at mid off, throws it in
        quickly to Boucher
  50.3 Hall to Oram, one run, played in front of sq on the leg side, Amla
        comes off the ropes at deep bkwd sq to collect
  50.4 Hall to Vettori, FOUR, cut away beautifully, Dippenaar at point
        cant get his hands to it
  50.5 Hall to Vettori, FOUR, driven beautifully on the on side, half
        volley from Hall, too short
  50.6 Hall to Vettori, no run, driven to Ntini at mid on

End of over 51 (9 runs) New Zealand 199/6 (lead by 132 runs)
AJ Hall 8-1-38-0 - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 17* (28b 3x4) DL Vettori 8* (6b 2x4)

  51.1 Pollock to Oram, no run, well left outside off
  51.2 Pollock to Oram, no run, turns out towards sq leg where Prince
        fields
  51.3 Pollock to Oram, no run, woked away defensively to Prince at sq leg
  51.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, Oram plays defensively to Dippenaar at mid
        off
  51.5 Pollock to Oram, no run, outside the off stump, and left alone
  51.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, Pollock squares Oram up as he pushes it to
        sq leg, Pollock gets another maiden

End of over 52 (maiden) New Zealand 199/6 (lead by 132 runs)
SM Pollock 7-3-17-1 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 8* (6b 2x4) JDP Oram 17* (34b 3x4)

  52.1 Hall to Vettori, no run, down the leg side, left alone, not a great
        area
  52.2 Hall to Vettori, no run, yorker, Vettori plays aggressively to
        Ntini at mid on
  52.3 Hall to Vettori, one run, chopped away off the back foot, to deep
        bkwd sq, to bring up the 200
  52.4 Hall to Oram, no run
  52.5 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram leaves alone outside off stump
  52.6 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram guides it out to Prince at extra cover
        to end the over

End of over 53 (1 run) New Zealand 200/6 (lead by 133 runs)
AJ Hall 9-1-39-0 - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 9* (9b 2x4) JDP Oram 17* (37b 3x4)

  53.1 Pollock to Vettori, one run, driven down the ground, shy at the
        stumps at the far end, appeal for run out, but Oram is in safe
  53.2 Pollock to Oram, no run
  53.3 Pollock to Oram, no run
  53.4 Pollock to Oram, no run
  53.5 Pollock to Oram, no run, flick and a miss from Oram
  53.6 Pollock to Oram, no run

End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 201/6 (lead by 134 runs)
SM Pollock 8-3-18-1 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 10* (10b 2x4) JDP Oram 17* (42b 3x4)

  54.1 Hall to Vettori, no run, played away defensively
  54.2 Hall to Vettori, no run, shoulders arms from Vettori, left alone
        outside off
  54.3 Hall to Vettori, one run, hit off the back foot, do the ddep bkwd
        point boundary where Dippenaar fields
  54.4 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram plays solidly behind the line, pushes it
        back to Hall
  54.5 Hall to Oram, no run, driven out to Pollock at mid on, who fields
        well
  54.6 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram plays defensively to Hall, a quiet
        period ensuing here

End of over 55 (1 run) New Zealand 202/6 (lead by 135 runs)
AJ Hall 10-1-40-0 - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 11* (13b 2x4) JDP Oram 17* (45b 3x4)

       Lights are switched on at 10  mins to 4pm
       Sight Screen causing a delay
  55.1 Pollock to Vettori, no run, wide down the off side, no stroke from
        Vettori
  55.2 Pollock to Vettori, no run, left alone outside off
  55.3 Pollock to Vettori, one run, pushed into the gap o the leg side
  55.4 Pollock to Oram, no run, inside edge, away to Prince at sq leg
  55.5 Pollock to Oram, no run, down the off side and through to the
        keeper
  55.6 Pollock to Oram, no run, driven on the off side, straight to cover,
        where Hall fields

End of over 56 (1 run) New Zealand 203/6 (lead by 136 runs)
SM Pollock 9-3-19-1 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 12* (16b 2x4) JDP Oram 17* (48b 3x4)

  56.1 Hall to Vettori, no run, taken on the pad, big appeal, Umpire Hair
        syas no, looks as though it was too high
  56.2 Hall to Vettori, five runs, quick single to de Villiers at sq leg,
        who shies at the stumps and the ball beats the diving Ntini at mid
        off to race to the boundary
  56.3 Hall to Oram, no run
  56.4 Hall to Oram, no run, short delivery, away through the off side,
        the clouds are coming over, engulfing the field in shade
  56.5 Hall to Oram, no run, Oram taken on the pad, looking to turn the
        ball away onto the on side
  56.6 Hall to Oram, two runs, driven wide of Ntini at mid off, who
        misfields and allows the second run

End of over 57 (7 runs) New Zealand 210/6 (lead by 143 runs)
AJ Hall 11-1-47-0 - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 17* (18b 2x4) JDP Oram 19* (52b 3x4)

  57.1 Pollock to Vettori, no run, left alone down the off side
  57.2 Pollock to Vettori, no run, no stroke offered again
  57.3 Pollock to Vettori, FOUR, driven down the ground, Vettori drives
        magnificently
  57.4 Pollock to Vettori, no run, bouncer now, Vettori ducks
  57.5 Pollock to Vettori, no run, no stroke, left alone outside off
       Umpires consulting about the light
       The clouds have gathered very quickly and a big storm looms over
        the stadium
       The players have come off for bad light

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

       Welcome to Day 3 of the final test- The South Africans have taken
        the field
       Ater the storm last night, it has cleared beautifully, and although
        a bit nippy, its a beautiful day in jhb
       Polly will complete his over from the Corlett Drive End
  57.6 Pollock to Vettori, no run, an eventful start to the morning, Polly
        appels for the lbw, very close indeed, pitched on and moving in,
        may have missed leg stump

End of over 58 (4 runs) New Zealand 214/6 (lead by 147 runs)
SM Pollock 10-3-23-1 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 19* (52b 3x4) DL Vettori 21* (24b 3x4)

       Steyn to bowl from the Golf Course End
  58.1 Steyn to Oram, FOUR, overpitched outside the off stump, banged
        through the off side by Oram, every run is important now
  58.2 Steyn to Oram, no run, better line, left alone outside the off
        stump
  58.3 Steyn to Oram, no run, left alone again, very full from Steyn,
        drivable, almost yorker length
  58.4 Steyn to Oram, no run, outside the off stump, too wide to drive and
        watched through
  58.5 Steyn to Oram, one run, full and dropped down on the off side, Hall
        swoops in from cover, doesn't manage to save the one, well run
        from Oram
  58.6 Steyn to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, and left alone

End of over 59 (5 runs) New Zealand 219/6 (lead by 152 runs)
DW Steyn 17-2-67-3 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 24* (57b 4x4) DL Vettori 21* (25b 3x4)

       Ntini to bowl from the Corlett Drive End
  59.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, outside the off stump, Oram brings the bat
        inside the line and doesn't play a shot
  59.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone
  59.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside off
  59.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram shouldering arms, bat goes high into
        the air
  59.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, again, outside the off stump, Oram not been
        made to play anything in this over
  59.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, lavish off drive, full again from Ntini,
        straight to Dippenaar at mid off

End of over 60 (maiden) New Zealand 219/6 (lead by 152 runs)
M Ntini 14-3-41-0 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 21* (25b 3x4) JDP Oram 24* (63b 4x4)

  60.1 Steyn to Vettori, no run, around the wicket to Vettori, who leaves
        alone, taken behind by Boucher
  60.2 Steyn to Vettori, no run, left alone again, the South Africans
        making a lot of noise and encouraging Steyn
  60.3 Steyn to Vettori, FOUR, short and wide from Steyn, cut away behind
        sq on the off side, one bounce and four
  60.4 Steyn to Vettori, no run, much too wide outside off stump, Vettori
        not playing
  60.5 Steyn to Vettori, no run, wide outside off again, Vettori leaving
  60.6 Steyn to Vettori, no run, again, outside off, Boucher collects
        behind

End of over 61 (4 runs) New Zealand 223/6 (lead by 156 runs)
DW Steyn 18-2-71-3 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 24* (63b 4x4) DL Vettori 25* (31b 4x4)

  61.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, full from Ntini, and driven by Oram,
        straight to Dippenaar at mid off
  61.2 Ntini to Oram, one run, turned around nicely on the on side, Prince
        fields from mid wicket
  61.3 Ntini to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  61.4 Ntini to Vettori, no run, keeps low and goes past the edge. better
        line from Ntini
  61.5 Ntini to Vettori, no run, Vettori looking to drive, plays and
        misses, and gets very angry at himself, swings the bat in the air
        in frustration
  61.6 Ntini to Vettori, one run, Vettori plays down the pitch, just gets
        it past Ntini and calls or a single, which he runs thru
        comfortably

End of over 62 (2 runs) New Zealand 225/6 (lead by 158 runs)
M Ntini 15-3-43-0 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 26* (35b 4x4) JDP Oram 25* (65b 4x4)

  62.1 Steyn to Vettori, no run, delivery climbs on Vettori, who drops it
        down it to his feet
  62.2 Steyn to Vettori, FOUR, cut away very well indeed, strong on the
        off side, and four runs it is
  62.3 Steyn to Vettori, no run, down the leg side, no contact of bat and
        ball, taken low down by Boucher
  62.4 Steyn to Vettori, FOUR, cracked through the off side, had a bit of
        width, and Vettori gave it his all
  62.5 Steyn to Vettori, no run, played to Hall at cover
  62.6 Steyn to Vettori, no run, bouncer, Vettori ducks underneath,
        inconsistancy from Steyn this morning

End of over 63 (8 runs) New Zealand 233/6 (lead by 166 runs)
DW Steyn 19-2-79-3 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 25* (65b 4x4) DL Vettori 34* (41b 6x4)

  63.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, left alone outside off, some good pace,
        bounce and carry
  63.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, firm forward defensive stroke, to Dippenaar
        at mid off
  63.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram looking to cut, a little too close to
        him and it goes past the outside edge
  63.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, stays low, and bounces twice before reaching
        Boucher
  63.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, Oram defends to Dippenaar at mid off
  63.6 Ntini to Oram, no run, cracking drive to Dippenaar at mid off who
        gets down and saves well to prevent the runs being scored, Ntini
        has bowled two maidens so far

End of over 64 (maiden) New Zealand 233/6 (lead by 166 runs)
M Ntini 16-4-43-0 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 34* (41b 6x4) JDP Oram 25* (71b 4x4)

       Kallis on from the Golf Course End
  64.1 Kallis to Vettori, no run, wide down the off side, left alone
  64.2 Kallis to Vettori, no run, down the off side, goes through to
        Boucher
  64.3 Kallis to Vettori, no run, driven into the off side, fielded by
        Dippenaar at cover
  64.4 Kallis to Vettori, two runs, guided dow to third man, very fine,
        Prince covers a lot of ground, and slides to save the boundary
  64.5 Kallis to Vettori, no run
  64.6 Kallis to Vettori, no run, wide delivery, Boucher takes a diving
        save

End of over 65 (2 runs) New Zealand 235/6 (lead by 168 runs)
JH Kallis 9-1-22-2 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 25* (71b 4x4) DL Vettori 36* (47b 6x4)

  65.1 Ntini to Oram, no run, wide of the offstump, left alone
  65.2 Ntini to Oram, no run, forced out one handed to Hall at cover
  65.3 Ntini to Oram, no run, solid forward defensive, played down the
        pitch
  65.4 Ntini to Oram, no run, down the off side, plast the outside edge
  65.5 Ntini to Oram, no run, defended to Hall in the covers
  65.6 Ntini to Oram, one run, worked away to Amla at point

End of over 66 (1 run) New Zealand 236/6 (lead by 169 runs)
M Ntini 17-4-44-0 - Corlett Drive End
JDP Oram 26* (77b 4x4) DL Vettori 36* (47b 6x4)

  66.1 Kallis to Oram, no run
  66.2 Kallis to Oram, one run, worked away fine, to Ntini at fine leg
  66.3 Kallis to Vettori, two runs, nicely hit thru the off side, Prince
        covers some ground and makes a sliding save
  66.4 Kallis to Vettori, no run
  66.5 Kallis to Vettori, no run
  66.6 Kallis to Vettori, no run, edged behind, falls short of Boucher,
        Smith does the cleaning up

End of over 67 (3 runs) New Zealand 239/6 (lead by 172 runs)
JH Kallis 10-1-25-2 (1w) - Golf Course End
JDP Oram 27* (79b 4x4) DL Vettori 38* (51b 6x4)

       Seyn swapping ends now, to bowl from the Corlett Drive End
  67.1 Steyn to Oram, OUT: lavish, cracking shot, hits the splice of the
        bat as Oram looks to drive, Dippenaar at mid off dives forward and
        takes a great catch

       New Zealand 239/7, Partnership of 49
       JDP Oram  c Dippenaar b Steyn  27 (80b 4x4 0x6)
       DL Vettori 38* (51b 6x4) DW Steyn 19.1-2-79-4 (1w 3nb)

  67.2 Steyn to Franklin, no run, played nicely to Ntini at mid on
  67.3 Steyn to Franklin, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  67.4 Steyn to Franklin, no run, short and outside off, left alone
  67.5 Steyn to Franklin, no run, short, Franklin defends off his body, to
        the leg side, where Prince fields
  67.6 Steyn to Franklin, no run, good delivery, pitches outside the line
        of off, and comes back, well negotiated by Franklin

End of over 68 (maiden) New Zealand 239/7 (lead by 172 runs)
DW Steyn 20-3-79-4 (1w 3nb) - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 38* (51b 6x4) JEC Franklin 0* (5b)

  68.1 Kallis to Vettori, (noball) no run, hit into the covers where
        Prince collects
  68.1 Kallis to Vettori, two runs, played away into the vacant mid wicket
        area, Pollock does a long chase from mid on
  68.2 Kallis to Vettori, no run, played aggressively to Dippenaar in the
        covers
  68.3 Kallis to Vettori, no run, good delivery, starts outside off, moves
        back in, allowed to go through
  68.4 Kallis to Vettori, no run, good delivery again, missing the outside
        edge, Vettori moving on the front foot
  68.5 Kallis to Vettori, no run, overpitched, comes off a thick inside
        edge, to Pollock at mid on
  68.6 Kallis to Vettori, one run, worked to the on side, Pollock fields
        from mid on

End of over 69 (4 runs) New Zealand 243/7 (lead by 176 runs)
JH Kallis 11-1-29-2 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 41* (58b 6x4) JEC Franklin 0* (5b)

  69.1 Steyn to Vettori, no run
  69.2 Steyn to Vettori, no run, ball curls in to the pads of Vettori,
        flicked to Amla at mid wicket
  69.3 Steyn to Vettori, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
  69.4 Steyn to Vettori, two runs, tucked away off his legs, to Ntini at
        deep bkwd sq
  69.5 Steyn to Vettori, no run, effort ball, too wide outside off stump
  69.6 Steyn to Vettori, one run, neatly played sq of the off side, Prince
        comes off the deep point boundary to collect

End of over 70 (3 runs) New Zealand 246/7 (lead by 179 runs)
DW Steyn 21-3-82-4 (1w 3nb) - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 44* (64b 6x4) JEC Franklin 0* (5b)

  70.1 Kallis to Vettori, one run, played with soft hands, sq of the
        wicket, to Dippenaar at cover
  70.2 Kallis to Franklin, no run, too short and left alone
  70.3 Kallis to Franklin, no run, fended off the body to Amla at sq leg
  70.4 Kallis to Franklin, no run, cuts away from the left hander,
        Franklin shoulders arms
  70.5 Kallis to Franklin, one run, Franklin off the mark, taps it away on
        the off side
  70.6 Kallis to Vettori, no run, comes back in to Vettori, goes btwn bat
        and pad, kallis disappointed not to get the edge

End of over 71 (2 runs) New Zealand 248/7 (lead by 181 runs)
JH Kallis 12-1-31-2 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
JEC Franklin 1* (9b) DL Vettori 45* (66b 6x4)

  71.1 Steyn to Franklin, FOUR, cracking drive...Dippenaar acnt get to it
        from mid off, 250 up
  71.2 Steyn to Franklin, one run, puched thru to cover point, Hall fields
  71.3 Steyn to Vettori, no run, driven solidly to Hall at cover
  71.4 Steyn to Vettori, no run, cut down to de Villiers at gully
  71.5 Steyn to Vettori, FOUR, wide outside the off stump, cut away from
        Vettori, races to third man boundary
  71.6 Steyn to Vettori, legbye: one run, flicked off the pads to Ntini at
        fine leg, Vettori still one shy of that half century

End of over 72 (10 runs) New Zealand 258/7 (lead by 191 runs)
DW Steyn 22-3-91-4 (1w 3nb) - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 49* (70b 7x4) JEC Franklin 6* (11b 1x4)

  72.1 Kallis to Vettori, one run, Vettori gets to 50, chopps it away to
        third man
  72.2 Kallis to Franklin, FOUR, puched down the ground, goes past Ntini
        at mid off, half volley, Franklin helps himself
  72.3 Kallis to Franklin, no run, punced to Amla at bkwd point
  72.4 Kallis to Franklin, no run, outside the off stump, Franklin
        shuffles across the stumps and leaves alone
  72.5 Kallis to Franklin, one run, driven to Ntini at mid off, who
        fumbles, lucky enough they don't get the second run
  72.6 Kallis to Vettori, one run, outside off, chopped away to Amla at
        deep bkwd sq

End of over 73 (7 runs) New Zealand 265/7 (lead by 198 runs)
JH Kallis 13-1-38-2 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 51* (72b 7x4) JEC Franklin 11* (15b 2x4)

       Pollock replacing Steyn at the Corlett Drive End
  73.1 Pollock to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  73.2 Pollock to Vettori, FOUR, the lead jumps to over 200, as Vettori
        pulls away, magnificent stroke, Amla at sq leg can only watch
  73.3 Pollock to Vettori, one run, down the ground, Steyn fields mid off
  73.4 Pollock to Franklin, no run
  73.5 Pollock to Franklin, no run
  73.6 Pollock to Franklin, no run, outside the off stump, Polly ends his
        first over

End of over 74 (5 runs) New Zealand 270/7 (lead by 203 runs)
SM Pollock 11-3-28-1 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 56* (75b 8x4) JEC Franklin 11* (18b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  74.1 Kallis to Vettori, wide: no run
  74.1 Kallis to Vettori, no run
  74.2 Kallis to Vettori, one run, whipped away in front of sq, Prince
        comes off the fence at deep bkwd point to field
  74.3 Kallis to Franklin, no run, Prince moves in to sq leg now, and does
        the cleaning up
  74.4 Kallis to Franklin, no run, wide down the off side, no shot
  74.5 Kallis to Franklin, no run, driving to Ntini at mid off
  74.6 Kallis to Franklin, no run, powerful dirve, cracked to Dippenaar at
        cover

End of over 75 (2 runs) New Zealand 272/7 (lead by 205 runs)
JH Kallis 14-1-40-2 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 57* (77b 8x4) JEC Franklin 11* (22b 2x4)

  75.1 Pollock to Vettori, no run, Vettori having a nibble, outside the
        off stump
  75.2 Pollock to Vettori, one run, flicked off the legs to Amla at sq leg
  75.3 Pollock to Franklin, two runs, turned around to depp bkwd sq leg,
        Ntini comes in from the fence and fields
  75.4 Pollock to Franklin, no run, left alone outside off
  75.5 Pollock to Franklin, no run, half an appeal as Franklin gets struck
        on the pad, some bat involved, and def going down leg
  75.6 Pollock to Franklin, no run, driven to Dippenaar at mid off

End of over 76 (3 runs) New Zealand 275/7 (lead by 208 runs)
SM Pollock 12-3-31-1 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 58* (79b 8x4) JEC Franklin 13* (26b 2x4)

       Hall on fron the Golf Course End
  76.1 Hall to Vettori, no run, puched firmly to mid off
  76.2 Hall to Vettori, no run, dow the leg side, Vettori looking to flick
        away to fine leg and doesn't get hold of it
  76.3 Hall to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  76.4 Hall to Vettori, one run, driven in front of sq on the off side,
        Dippenaar at cover makes a sliding save, and they scramble thorugh
        for one
  76.5 Hall to Franklin, no run, wide of off stump and left alone
  76.6 Hall to Franklin, two runs, driven again, Dippenaar at cover cant
        get hold of it this time, Amla comes round from bkwd point to
        collect

End of over 77 (3 runs) New Zealand 278/7 (lead by 211 runs)
AJ Hall 12-1-50-0 - Golf Course End
DL Vettori 59* (83b 8x4) JEC Franklin 15* (28b 2x4)

       Rudolph on, de Villiers off
  77.1 Pollock to Vettori, no run, beats the outside edge, Vettori pushing
        at it
  77.2 Pollock to Vettori, no run, turned off the pads, to Stey at mid o
  77.3 Pollock to Vettori, no run, Vettori looking to cut, misses, as its
        too close to him
  77.4 Pollock to Vettori, one run, pulled away to deep bkwd sq, fielded
        by Rudolph
  77.5 Pollock to Franklin, FOUR, thick edge, goes past second and fourth
        slip, Hall cant get to it, and it runs away to the fence
  77.6 Pollock to Franklin, OUT: Franklin leaves this one alone, its a
        staight one, and gets the top of off stump, misjudged by Franklin,
        Pollock played the patience game with rewarding results

       New Zealand 283/8, Partnership of 44
       JEC Franklin  b Pollock  19 (30b 3x4 0x6)

End of over 78 (5 runs) New Zealand 283/8 (lead by 216 runs)
SM Pollock 13-3-36-2 - Corlett Drive End
DL Vettori 60* (87b 8x4) 

       de Villiers back on
  78.1 Hall to Vettori, no run, outside off stump and left alone
  78.2 Hall to Vettori, no run, driven powerfully, straight back down the
        ground, Hall does his own fielding
  78.3 Hall to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  78.4 Hall to Vettori, OUT: thick edge, de Villiers standing at fourth
        slip, takes a great catch!

       New Zealand 283/9, Partnership of 0
       DL Vettori  c de Villiers b Hall  60 (91b 8x4 0x6)
       KD Mills 0* (0b) AJ Hall 12.4-1-50-1

       Martin on the field, the last batsman for the Kiwis
  78.5 Hall to Martin, OUT: Martin loops it up on the leg side, Amla takes
        an easy catch at a sq leg position, the innings comes to an end

       New Zealand 283/10, Partnership of 0
       CS Martin  c Amla b Hall  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       KD Mills 0* (0b) AJ Hall 12.5-1-50-2

       South africa require 217 runs to win this test match, Hall will be
        on a hat trick the next ball he bowls in test cricket, and we'll
        be back after the innings change
       We're back for the last inn ings of the ame, SA require 217 to win.
   0.1 Martin to Smith, no run, first delivery a full one, played back
        along the pitch to Martin
   0.2 Martin to Smith, FOUR, well timed from Smith on the on side, in
        front of sq, Oram does he chasinf but is beaten, cheers as SA's
        first runs are on the board
   0.3 Martin to Smith, no run, bowled on the pads, Smith plays a
        defensive stroke on the back foot to Martin
   0.4 Martin to Smith, no run, wide down the offside, keeps low, as it
        carries through to McCullum
   0.5 Martin to Smith, no run, no sroke, down the off side
   0.6 Martin to Smith, bye: FOUR, races away down the leg side, McCullum
        had no chance of getting to it, bonus runs

End of over 1 (8 runs) South Africa 8/0 (209 more runs req)
CS Martin 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 0* (0b) GC Smith 4* (6b 1x4)

       Franklin to bowl from the Golf Course End
   1.1 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, wide one, slapped away to How at
        gully
   1.2 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, angles across Dippenaar, he
        shoulders arms and lets it through
   1.3 Franklin to Dippenaar, FOUR, Dippenaar gets his first runs of the
        match, flicks it off his pads down to fine leg, loose bowling from
        the Kiwis
   1.4 Franklin to Dippenaar, (noball) one run, driven into the covers,
        Mills does the cleaning up
   1.4 Franklin to Smith, no run, big stride in from Smith, doesn't play,
        down the off side
   1.5 Franklin to Smith, one run, turned down to Martin at fine leg
   1.6 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, Dippenaar shoulders arms and lets it
        through, good start for the South Africans in the first two overs

End of over 2 (7 runs) South Africa 15/0 (202 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 1-0-7-0 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 5* (8b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 5* (5b 1x4)

   2.1 Martin to Smith, three runs, driven beautifully, through the
        covers, Astle gets after it and stops it from getting to the fence
   2.2 Martin to Dippenaar, no run, Dippenaar pokes at one outside the off
        stump
   2.3 Martin to Dippenaar, one run, fuller length, Dippenaar punches it
        on the off side, scrambles through for one
   2.4 Martin to Smith, one run, Smith puches it through the on side, also
        get a quick single
   2.5 Martin to Dippenaar, no run, driving on the off side
   2.6 Martin to Dippenaar, FOUR, over the wicket to Dippenaar, beats
        Vettori who chases from mid off, played pin straight down the
        ground, SA romping along at 8 an over

End of over 3 (9 runs) South Africa 24/0 (193 more runs req)
CS Martin 2-0-13-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 9* (10b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (9b 2x4)

   3.1 Franklin to Smith, no run, Smith hurried into a storke on the on
        side, Vettori fields at mid on
   3.2 Franklin to Smith, no run
   3.3 Franklin to Smith, no run, outside the offstump, left alone
   3.4 Franklin to Smith, no run
   3.5 Franklin to Smith, one run, driven to Mills at mid off, who fields
        well to keep it down to just the single
   3.6 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, stifled appeal, Smith is struck on
        the pad

End of over 4 (1 run) South Africa 25/0 (192 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 2-0-8-0 (1nb) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 10* (15b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (10b 2x4)

       Mills coming on from the Golf Course End, Fleming looking for
        another option to stop the loose bowling
   4.1 Mills to Smith, one run, worked off his hips, Oram comes around
        from point to field
   4.2 Mills to Dippenaar, one run
   4.3 Mills to Smith, one run, turned on the leg side . Oram field
   4.4 Mills to Dippenaar, two runs, wellmplayed off hid toes, on the leg
        side, Franklin swoops around from fine leg
   4.5 Mills to Dippenaar, one run, again, on the leg side, directly to
        franklin this time
   4.6 Mills to Smith, no run, big appeal for lbw, pitched outside leg
        stump

End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 31/0 (186 more runs req)
KD Mills 1-0-6-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 14* (13b 2x4) GC Smith 12* (18b 1x4)

   5.1 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, Dippenaar flashing, attempting the
        cut, and missing
   5.2 Franklin to Dippenaar, (noball) no run, Franklin overstepping,
        extras move up to 6
   5.2 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run
   5.3 Franklin to Dippenaar, FOUR, straight drive, Dippenaar is executing
        this shot beautifuly, Vettori chases and cant get to it
   5.4 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, driven to Vettori, who is placed
        staighter now at mid off
   5.5 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run
   5.6 Franklin to Dippenaar, no run, irresponsible shot, Dippenaar
        looking to pull, short delovery, cutting in from outside off, and
        he misses

End of over 6 (5 runs) South Africa 36/0 (181 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 3-0-13-0 (2nb) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 12* (18b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 18* (20b 3x4)

   6.1 Mills to Smith, two runs, Smith gets high up on his toes, punches
        it through the gap on the off side, Vettori chases from mid off
   6.2 Mills to Smith, one run, pushed on the leg side, Martin chases from
        mid on
   6.3 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, pitched on a good length outside off,
        left alone
   6.4 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, blocked to the on side, Vettori
        collects
   6.5 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, forced on the back foot, defends to
        Martin at mid off
   6.6 Mills to Dippenaar, one run, played with soft hands into the off
        side, very good quick single taken, Oram comes in from point to
        collect

End of over 7 (4 runs) South Africa 40/0 (177 more runs req)
KD Mills 2-0-10-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 19* (24b 3x4) GC Smith 15* (20b 1x4)

       Martin coming on from the Golf Course End
   7.1 Martin to Dippenaar, wide: no run, extremely wayward delivery,
        veers to the left, McCullum takes a good save to prevent it
        running away fro 4
   7.1 Martin to Dippenaar, three runs, Dippenaar playing the straight
        drive again, not getting hold of it as well this time, Vettori
        chases it and flips it away from the rope
   7.2 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith wrapped on the pad, appeal from the
        bowler, not out
   7.3 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith hit on the hip, not as hard as
        Fleming was hit earlier on tho
   7.4 Martin to Smith, no run, defended on the bck foot, tapped into the
        off side, where Franklin collects
   7.5 Martin to Smith, no run, pitching on middle and off and cutting
        away from Smith
   7.6 Martin to Smith, no run, Smith gets a good stride in, but leaves

End of over 8 (4 runs) South Africa 44/0 (173 more runs req)
CS Martin 3-0-17-0 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
HH Dippenaar 22* (25b 3x4) GC Smith 15* (25b 1x4)

       much better from Martin at the far side, the run flow stemming
        before lunch
   8.1 Mills to Dippenaar, FOUR, and just having said that, Dippeaar cuts
        away past gully, beautiful stroke
   8.2 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, good delivery, holds the line off the
        deck, Dippenaar defending
   8.3 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
   8.4 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, outside off, left alone
   8.5 Mills to Dippenaar, no run, again, left alone
       last ball before lunch
   8.6 Mills to Dippenaar, one run, worked on the leg side where Marin
        fields

End of over 9 (5 runs) South Africa 49/0 (168 more runs req)
KD Mills 3-0-15-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 27* (31b 4x4) GC Smith 15* (25b 1x4)

       A good morning for South Africa, who bowled NZ out for 283 nd have
        had a good opening stand of 49

Match State: Lunch - Day 3

       Welcome back to the post lunch session
   9.1 Martin to Dippenaar, no run, hit down to How at gully
   9.2 Martin to Dippenaar, one run, hit off the back foot to bring up the
        50 and 50 partnetship
   9.3 Martin to Smith, no run, defensive shot to How at gully
   9.4 Martin to Smith, no run
   9.5 Martin to Smith, no run, shoulders arms and leaves alone
   9.6 Martin to Smith, no run, beats Smith past the outside edge

End of over 10 (1 run) South Africa 50/0 (167 more runs req)
CS Martin 4-0-18-0 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
HH Dippenaar 28* (33b 4x4) GC Smith 15* (29b 1x4)

       Oram coming on from the Corlett Drive End
  10.1 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, chopped away to How at gully
  10.2 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  10.3 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, extra obounce from Oram, left alone
  10.4 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, Dippenaar gets behind the line of a
        fullish length one
  10.5 Oram to Dippenaar, FOUR, chopped away past How at gully, Dipenaar
        has great control of this shot, ut races to the third man boundary
  10.6 Oram to Dippenaar, one run, hit into the covers where Franklin
        takes strike

End of over 11 (5 runs) South Africa 55/0 (162 more runs req)
JDP Oram 1-0-5-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 33* (39b 5x4) GC Smith 15* (29b 1x4)

  11.1 Martin to Dippenaar, one run, Dippenaar drives, flashy shot to
        Astle at deep cover
  11.2 Martin to Smith, no run, driven firmly to Vettori at mid off
  11.3 Martin to Smith, no run, dirven to Vettori again
  11.4 Martin to Smith, FOUR, thick outside edge, btwn second slip and
        gully, the thris man area is vacant and the runs come easily
  11.5 Martin to Smith, no run, the third on dirve to Vettori in this over
  11.6 Martin to Smith, no run

End of over 12 (5 runs) South Africa 60/0 (157 more runs req)
CS Martin 5-0-23-0 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
HH Dippenaar 34* (40b 5x4) GC Smith 19* (34b 2x4)

  12.1 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, down the leg side
  12.2 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  12.3 Oram to Dippenaar, no run, Dippenaar beate outside off, that
        delivery going straight on, not seaming at all
  12.4 Oram to Dippenaar, one run, pushed away to the bkwd point area, How
        picks up at gully
  12.5 Oram to Smith, one run, full length and pushed away to the cover
        region, Papps picks up
  12.6 Oram to Dippenaar, one run, single out to deep bkwd sq leg

End of over 13 (3 runs) South Africa 63/0 (154 more runs req)
JDP Oram 2-0-8-0 - Golf Course End
HH Dippenaar 36* (45b 5x4) GC Smith 20* (35b 2x4)

  13.1 Martin to Dippenaar, one run
  13.2 Martin to Smith, FOUR, pushed away to the deep bkwd sq boundary,
        easy runs coming for Smith
  13.3 Martin to Smith, one run, wide of the offstump, thrashed behid
        point, Oram sweeps around to collect
  13.4 Martin to Dippenaar, no run, guided away to How at gully
  13.5 Martin to Dippenaar, OUT: Dippenaar looking to drive, gets the
        edge, a slighly fuller ball this time, Dippenaar should have
        played straighter, NZ get the breakthrough

       South Africa 69/1, Partnership of 69
       HH Dippenaar  c McCullum b Martin  37 (48b 5x4 0x6)
       GC Smith 25* (37b 3x4) CS Martin 5.5-0-29-1 (1w)

       The bearded Amla arrives at the crease to many cheers
       Patel on the field, Franklin off
  13.6 Martin to Amla, no run, full length, down leg side, left alone

End of over 14 (6 runs) South Africa 69/1 (148 more runs req)
CS Martin 6-0-29-1 (1w) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 25* (37b 3x4) HM Amla 0* (1b)

       It appears that Oram has heft the field, not Franklin
       Mills bowling from the Corlett Drive End
  14.1 Mills to Smith, no run, angles across, down the off side, Smith
        leaves alone
  14.2 Mills to Smith, no run, left alone, outside off
  14.3 Mills to Smith, no run, Smith looking to pull a short ball, goes
        over the top of offstump
  14.4 Mills to Smith, no run, driven to Patel at mid on
  14.5 Mills to Smith, FOUR, driven down the ground, Vettori chasing, the
        batsman running quickly and manage to run thru for four
  14.6 Mills to Smith, one run, pulled away powerfully, to midwicket,
        where Papps fielded, Smith still romping along

End of over 15 (5 runs) South Africa 74/1 (143 more runs req)
KD Mills 4-0-20-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 30* (43b 3x4) HM Amla 0* (1b)

  15.1 Martin to Smith, no run, beats Smith down the off side
  15.2 Martin to Smith, one run, pulled on the on side, franklin comes off
        the boundary to field
  15.3 Martin to Amla, no run
  15.4 Martin to Amla, no run, bouncer, way over Amla's head
  15.5 Martin to Amla, wide: no run, another bouncer, way too short and
        called wide
  15.5 Martin to Amla, no run, pushing onto the onside, good looking
        stroke, finds Patel at mid on
  15.6 Martin to Amla, no run, wide down the off side, no sroke from Amla

End of over 16 (2 runs) South Africa 76/1 (141 more runs req)
CS Martin 7-0-31-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 31* (45b 3x4) HM Amla 0* (5b)

  16.1 Mills to Smith, no run, on leg stump, Patel sweeps in from mid on
        preventing the single
  16.2 Mills to Smith, no run, allowed to carry through to McCullum
  16.3 Mills to Smith, no run, defended straight down the pitch, back of a
        length that time
  16.4 Mills to Smith, no run, same delivery, Smith coming forward as the
        ball angles in and plays down to mid on
  16.5 Mills to Smith, no run, leaving the left hander this time, Smith
        lets it go
  16.6 Mills to Smith, legbye: one run, flips off the pad, too much on the
        line of leg stump

End of over 17 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 77/1 (140 more runs req)
KD Mills 5-1-20-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 31* (51b 3x4) HM Amla 0* (5b)

  17.1 Martin to Smith, no run, coming across the left hander
  17.2 Martin to Smith, no run, outside the off stump and left alone
  17.3 Martin to Smith, no run, defending on the on side
  17.4 Martin to Smith, one run, Smith comes forward to drive, gets a
        little inside edge and McCullum does the fieding
  17.5 Martin to Amla, two runs, Amla gets off the mark as he flips it on
        the leg side, gets well back on to the stumps, Franklin chases
  17.6 Martin to Amla, no run, bouncer, Amla drops his knees to get out of
        the way

End of over 18 (3 runs) South Africa 80/1 (137 more runs req)
CS Martin 8-0-34-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 32* (55b 3x4) HM Amla 2* (7b)

       Styris into the attack at the Corlett Drive End
       Oram back on,Patel off
  18.1 Styris to Smith, no run, Smith looking to pull one that pitches
        outside off, misses
  18.2 Styris to Smith, no run, defending on the off side
  18.3 Styris to Smith, no run, driven hard to Vettori at mid off
  18.4 Styris to Smith, one run, punched away sq o the off side
  18.5 Styris to Amla, no run, short from Styris, Amla lets it go through
  18.6 Styris to Amla, no run, short again, Amla goes down on his knees to
        let it past, Styris has a few words for Amla

End of over 19 (1 run) South Africa 81/1 (136 more runs req)
SB Styris 1-0-1-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 33* (59b 3x4) HM Amla 2* (9b)

  19.1 Martin to Smith, one run, down on the leg side
  19.2 Martin to Amla, no run, short ball again, the bowlers really
        peppering Amla
  19.3 Martin to Amla, no run, high bounce, starts on leg stump and cuts
        away
  19.4 Martin to Amla, no run, overpitched, Amla defends on the front foot
  19.5 Martin to Amla, no run, short, outside off, Amla punches off the
        back foot, to Vettori at mid off
  19.6 Martin to Amla, no run, good delivery, outside off, full and
        leaving Amla

End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 82/1 (135 more runs req)
CS Martin 9-0-35-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
GC Smith 34* (60b 3x4) HM Amla 2* (14b)

  20.1 Styris to Smith, FOUR, Smith pulls magnificently, rocks back on his
        back foot, punches it through mid wicket
  20.2 Styris to Smith, no run, shoulders arms now from Smith
  20.3 Styris to Smith, no run, driven powerfully, to Vettori at mid on
  20.4 Styris to Smith, no run, sort delivery outside off, worked to bkwd
        point, How fields from gully
  20.5 Styris to Smith, three runs, Smith unsure of the short ball, it
        hits the shoulder of the bat, and ges btwn slip and gully, smith
        runs a couple
  20.6 Styris to Amla, no run, again, the short ball, Styris continues to
        pepper Amla with the short ball

End of over 21 (7 runs) South Africa 89/1 (128 more runs req)
SB Styris 2-0-8-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 41* (65b 4x4) HM Amla 2* (15b)

       Franklin on from the Golf Course End
  21.1 Franklin to Smith, no run
  21.2 Franklin to Smith, no run, Smith working it into the leg side
  21.3 Franklin to Smith, no run, Smith playing beautifully down the
        ground
  21.4 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, Smith looking for the expansive drive,
        finding the thick outside edge, btwn slip and gully, to the third
        man fence
  21.5 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, overpitched , angling towards his legs,
        Smith hits down the ground, smashing it with elegance
  21.6 Franklin to Smith, no run, down the leg side, McCullum takes a good
        one handed save

End of over 22 (8 runs) South Africa 97/1 (120 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 4-0-21-0 (2nb) - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 2* (15b) GC Smith 49* (71b 6x4)

Match State: Drinks

  22.1 Styris to Amla, no run, short again to Amla, he is dealing well
        with the short ones, just ducking away
  22.2 Styris to Amla, no run, short and down the leg side, Styris has a
        few words for Amla
  22.3 Styris to Amla, FOUR, Amla brings up the 100 with a cracking drive
        through the covers!
  22.4 Styris to Amla, no run, Amla looking to flick one through the leg
        side, but misses
  22.5 Styris to Amla, legbye: FOUR, coming off the pad, runs away to the
        third man fence
  22.6 Styris to Amla, no run, short ball again, Amla ducks

End of over 23 (8 runs) South Africa 105/1 (112 more runs req)
SB Styris 3-0-12-0 - Golf Course End
GC Smith 49* (71b 6x4) HM Amla 6* (21b 1x4)

  23.1 Franklin to Smith, (noball) one run, Smith brings up his half
        century with a good single to the covers
  23.1 Franklin to Amla, no run, Amla wrapped around the pads
       Patel on, Oram off
  23.2 Franklin to Amla, two runs
  23.3 Franklin to Amla, one run, worked away to Mills at third man
  23.4 Franklin to Smith, no run, Smith tries to push it through the off
        side but doesn't time it
  23.5 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, short pitched and punished on the pull,
        over the top, to the deep mid wicket boundary
  23.6 Franklin to Smith, no run, wide putside off, fielded by patel in
        the covers

End of over 24 (9 runs) South Africa 114/1 (103 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 5-0-30-0 (3nb) - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 9* (24b 1x4) GC Smith 54* (75b 7x4)

       Vettori to bowl for the first time in the match
  24.1 Vettori to Amla, no run, first ball outside off, no turn, Amla
        leaves
  24.2 Vettori to Amla, no run, Amla goes forward and works it to Astle at
        mid wicket
  24.3 Vettori to Amla, no run, Amla goes forward and defends
  24.4 Vettori to Amla, one run, short outside the off stump, Amla looking
        to cut but just gets the one
  24.5 Vettori to Smith, FOUR, Smith goes on the lofted drive, over the
        head of Mills at mid on and goes for four
  24.6 Vettori to Smith, SIX, Its HUGE! Smith lofts it onto the grass
        embankment, he is having a full go at this this!

End of over 25 (11 runs) South Africa 125/1 (92 more runs req)
DL Vettori 1-0-11-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 10* (28b 1x4) GC Smith 64* (77b 8x4 1x6)

  25.1 Franklin to Amla, one run, Amla fends off the top edge of the bat,
        rotating the strike nicely
  25.2 Franklin to Smith, no run, left alone outside off
  25.3 Franklin to Smith, FOUR, beautifully timed, wide of the man in
        front of sq, Smith is on fire
  25.4 Franklin to Smith, OUT: Smith nicks one, going on the drive, brings
        a stunning innings to an end

       South Africa 130/2, Partnership of 61
       GC Smith  c McCullum b Franklin  68 (80b 9x4 1x6)
       HM Amla 11* (29b 1x4) JEC Franklin 5.4-0-35-1 (3nb)

  25.5 Franklin to Kallis, no run, Kallis shoulders arms and lets it
        through
  25.6 Franklin to Kallis, one run, worked away behind sq o the leg side

End of over 26 (6 runs) South Africa 131/2 (86 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 6-0-36-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 1* (2b) HM Amla 11* (29b 1x4)

       Mills on from the Corlett Drive End
  26.1 Mills to Kallis, no run
  26.2 Mills to Kallis, one run, Kallis going on the expansive cover
        drive, gets a faint edge down to fine leg
  26.3 Mills to Amla, no run, puched straight to Patel at point
  26.4 Mills to Amla, FOUR, flicked away down to fine leg, Franklin
        doesn't get down in time to save, and fumbles
  26.5 Mills to Amla, FOUR, Amla upper cuts over McCullum's head and gets
        four
  26.6 Mills to Amla, no run, played away back to the bowler

End of over 27 (9 runs) South Africa 140/2 (77 more runs req)
KD Mills 6-1-29-0 - Corlett Drive End
JH Kallis 2* (4b) HM Amla 19* (33b 3x4)

  27.1 Franklin to Kallis, no run, bouncer for Kallis, who ducks
        underneath
  27.2 Franklin to Kallis, no run, driven straight to Martin at mid on
  27.3 Franklin to Kallis, no run, outside the off stump, and left alone
  27.4 Franklin to Kallis, three runs, half volley and straight back past
        the bowler, Vettori and Martin give chase and rescue the ball
        before it reaches the fence
  27.5 Franklin to Amla, FOUR, Amla plays a beautiful pull shot, through
        mid wicket, showing that he can play the short ball
  27.6 Franklin to Amla, no run, worked to Vettori at mid off off the back
        foot

End of over 28 (7 runs) South Africa 147/2 (70 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 7-0-43-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 5* (8b) HM Amla 23* (35b 4x4)

  28.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, punched down to Papps in the cover
  28.2 Mills to Kallis, no run, beating the outside edge, McCullum takes
        it behind the stumps
  28.3 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis going on the drive, but misses
  28.4 Mills to Kallis, no run, defending on the back foot, to Vettori at
        mid off
  28.5 Mills to Kallis, no run, defending on the back foot, back to Mills
  28.6 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis up on his feet, punches to patel at
        point, Mills bowls a maiden, and calms the flurry of runs

End of over 29 (maiden) South Africa 147/2 (70 more runs req)
KD Mills 7-2-29-0 - Corlett Drive End
HM Amla 23* (35b 4x4) JH Kallis 5* (14b)

       Martin on from the Golf Course End
  29.1 Martin to Amla, one run, flicked away off the pads to Patel at deep
        backward sq
  29.2 Martin to Kallis, no run, defended on the back foot to franklin at
        mid off
  29.3 Martin to Kallis, no run, ouncer to kallis
  29.4 Martin to Kallis, no run, defended on the back foot, to Papps at
        extra cover
  29.5 Martin to Kallis, FOUR, driven away thru extra cover, beautiful
        shot, fantastic to watch!
  29.6 Martin to Kallis, no run

End of over 30 (5 runs) South Africa 152/2 (65 more runs req)
CS Martin 10-0-40-1 (2w) - Golf Course End
HM Amla 24* (36b 4x4) JH Kallis 9* (19b 1x4)

  30.1 Mills to Amla, FOUR
  30.2 Mills to Amla, no run
  30.3 Mills to Amla, no run
  30.4 Mills to Amla, OUT: Amla bowled by a beauty, straightens on him and
        brings a good innings to an end

       South Africa 156/3, Partnership of 26
       HM Amla  b Mills  28 (40b 5x4 0x6)
       JH Kallis 9* (19b 1x4) KD Mills 7.4-2-33-1

  30.5 Mills to Prince, no run
  30.6 Mills to Prince, three runs

End of over 31 (7 runs) South Africa 159/3 (58 more runs req)
KD Mills 8-2-36-1 - Corlett Drive End
AG Prince 3* (2b) JH Kallis 9* (19b 1x4)

  31.1 Martin to Prince, no run, taken on the pad, thinking of a run, runs
        away to Astle at cover
  31.2 Martin to Prince, no run, defended back down the pitch
  31.3 Martin to Prince, no run, rince gets it into the onside
  31.4 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince defends it back down the pitch
  31.5 Martin to Prince, no run
  31.6 Martin to Prince, no run

End of over 32 (maiden) South Africa 159/3 (58 more runs req)
CS Martin 11-1-40-1 (2w) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 9* (19b 1x4) AG Prince 3* (8b)

  32.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, driven to Franklin at mid on
  32.2 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis goes back and jumps out of the way
        of a short one
  32.3 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis shoulders arms and lets it through
  32.4 Mills to Kallis, no run
  32.5 Mills to Kallis, FOUR, beautifully driven through extra cover,
        stand and deliver from Kallis, extreme class and elegance
  32.6 Mills to Kallis, no run, down the off side, left alone

End of over 33 (4 runs) South Africa 163/3 (54 more runs req)
KD Mills 9-2-40-1 - Corlett Drive End
AG Prince 3* (8b) JH Kallis 13* (25b 2x4)

  33.1 Martin to Prince, no run, thick edge to How at gully
  33.2 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince leaves alone as it angles across
        him
  33.3 Martin to Prince, FOUR, beautiful drive, down the ground, Frankin
        and Vettori both give chase, neither can get there, too full from
        Martin
       50 to wim
  33.4 Martin to Prince, no run, left alone down the off side
  33.5 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince doesn't play, leaves alone outside
        off
  33.6 Martin to Prince, no run, tucked away on the on side, no addition
        to the score

End of over 34 (4 runs) South Africa 167/3 (50 more runs req)
CS Martin 12-1-44-1 (2w) - Golf Course End
JH Kallis 13* (25b 2x4) AG Prince 7* (14b 1x4)

  34.1 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis ducks away to the short ball
  34.2 Mills to Kallis, no run, Kallis looking to upper cut, misses it
        completely, short and wide, and past him
  34.3 Mills to Kallis, OUT: easy catch for How at gully, Kallis loops it
        up and gives his wicket away

       South Africa 167/4, Partnership of 11
       JH Kallis  c How b Mills  13 (28b 2x4 0x6)
       AG Prince 7* (14b 1x4) KD Mills 9.3-2-40-2

       South Africa's session it was, they'v romped along at almost 5 an
        over the entire session and have done brilliantly.

Match State: Tea - Day 3

  34.4 Mills to de Villiers, no run, left alone by de Villiers
  34.5 Mills to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers plays defensively, back
        down the pitch
       Welcome back after tea, this could very well be the last sesion of
        the day
       pardon me, of the game
  34.6 Mills to de Villiers, no run, Mills ends a maiden

End of over 35 (maiden) South Africa 167/4 (50 more runs req)
KD Mills 10-3-40-2 - Corlett Drive End
AG Prince 7* (14b 1x4) AB de Villiers 0* (3b)

  35.1 Franklin to Prince, no run, turned away to Astle at sq leg
  35.2 Franklin to Prince, no run, Prince leaves outside the off stump
  35.3 Franklin to Prince, no run, Prince comes forward and defends down
        the pitch
  35.4 Franklin to Prince, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  35.5 Franklin to Prince, FOUR, short ball, pulled away by Prince thru
        mid wicket, Prince begins to knock off those last 50
  35.6 Franklin to Prince, no run, slightly short, Prince defends on the
        on side

End of over 36 (4 runs) South Africa 171/4 (46 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 8-0-47-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AB de Villiers 0* (3b) AG Prince 11* (20b 2x4)

  36.1 Mills to de Villiers, FOUR, de Villiers gets off the mark, drives
        away through the off side, the score moves up in multiples of 4
  36.2 Mills to de Villiers, one run, hooked away, short ball, gets out to
        Astle at deep mid wicket
  36.3 Mills to Prince, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  36.4 Mills to Prince, no run, left alone outside off
  36.5 Mills to Prince, no run, Prince plays defensively on the leg side
  36.6 Mills to Prince, FOUR, driven thorugh the on side, Astle chases but
        cant get there, Mills bowling back of a length

End of over 37 (9 runs) South Africa 180/4 (37 more runs req)
KD Mills 11-3-49-2 - Corlett Drive End
AB de Villiers 5* (5b 1x4) AG Prince 15* (24b 3x4)

  37.1 Franklin to de Villiers, no run, pushed out defensively to Patel at
        sq leg
  37.2 Franklin to de Villiers, OUT: another twist in this tale, Franklin
        has bowled de Villiers as he plays on outside the off stump,
        inside edge on his stumps

       South Africa 180/5, Partnership of 13
       AB de Villiers  b Franklin  5 (7b 1x4 0x6)
       AG Prince 15* (24b 3x4) JEC Franklin 8.2-0-47-2 (3nb)

  37.3 Franklin to Boucher, one run, flicks away, wristy shot off the
        pads, to Mills at fine leg
  37.4 Franklin to Prince, no run, Prince back and across, behid the line,
        pushing it to Papps at extra cover
  37.5 Franklin to Prince, one run, Prince plays good cricket, drops it
        down on the off side, comfortable run
  37.6 Franklin to Boucher, no run, Boucher drives firmly to Vettori at
        mid on

End of over 38 (2 runs) South Africa 182/5 (35 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 9-0-49-2 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 16* (26b 3x4) MV Boucher 1* (2b)

       Martin on from the Corlett Drive End in search of his 100th test
        wicket
  38.1 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince almost playing on looking to steer
        away to the unguarded third man boundary
  38.2 Martin to Prince, two runs, short and wide, punched on the off
        sides, to Astle at cover
  38.3 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince plays defensively to Papps at
        extra cover
  38.4 Martin to Prince, no run, pushed to Vettori at mid off
  38.5 Martin to Prince, no run, played defensively o the o side
  38.6 Martin to Prince, no run, short, pulled and a miss from Prince

End of over 39 (2 runs) South Africa 184/5 (33 more runs req)
CS Martin 13-1-46-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
MV Boucher 1* (2b) AG Prince 18* (32b 3x4)

  39.1 Franklin to Boucher, no run, Boucher steps back and across and hits
        to Astle at point
  39.2 Franklin to Boucher, no run, Boucher pushes out to Vettori at mid
        off
  39.3 Franklin to Boucher, no run
  39.4 Franklin to Boucher, one run
  39.5 Franklin to Prince, one run
  39.6 Franklin to Boucher, no run, driven to Vettori at mid of, who moves
        swiftly across and collects

End of over 40 (2 runs) South Africa 186/5 (31 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 10-0-51-2 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 19* (33b 3x4) MV Boucher 2* (7b)

  40.1 Martin to Prince, no run, short ball, pull shot from Ptince, he
        misses
  40.2 Martin to Prince, no run, full length, outside the off stump,
        leaves alone
  40.3 Martin to Prince, two runs, beaten Prince and McCullum, looks like
        a slight bottom edge
  40.4 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince defends on the leg side
  40.5 Martin to Prince, no run, played defensively down the pitch
  40.6 Martin to Prince, no run, played  defensively down the pitch

End of over 41 (2 runs) South Africa 188/5 (29 more runs req)
CS Martin 14-1-48-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
MV Boucher 2* (7b) AG Prince 21* (39b 3x4)

  41.1 Franklin to Boucher, no run, hit off the back foot into the covers
  41.2 Franklin to Boucher, no run, big appeal for lbw, everybody went up,
        Umpire not interested
  41.3 Franklin to Boucher, no run, it away to Mills at mid on, appears
        the previous ball pitched outside leg stump
  41.4 Franklin to Boucher, FOUR, beautifully driven through the off side,
        Boucher taking advantaged of an overpitched one
  41.5 Franklin to Boucher, no run, defended out to Papps at extra cover
  41.6 Franklin to Boucher, no run, defended on the off side again, just
        25 to win

End of over 42 (4 runs) South Africa 192/5 (25 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 11-0-55-2 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 21* (39b 3x4) MV Boucher 6* (13b 1x4)

  42.1 Martin to Prince, no run
  42.2 Martin to Prince, no run, nicely dug out outside the off stump,
        defended away
  42.3 Martin to Prince, FOUR, well played on the on side, half volley
        directed at leg stump, light work being made of the last 25
  42.4 Martin to Prince, one run, quick single on the off side , good
        cricket from Prince
  42.5 Martin to Boucher, no run, solid defence on the back foot up to mid
        off
  42.6 Martin to Boucher, no run, defended down to Patel at cover

End of over 43 (5 runs) South Africa 197/5 (20 more runs req)
CS Martin 15-1-53-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
AG Prince 26* (43b 4x4) MV Boucher 6* (15b 1x4)

  43.1 Franklin to Prince, FOUR, chopped away over the top of the slips,
        lucky runs, almost there now
  43.2 Franklin to Prince, no run, defended on the back foot back down the
        pitch
  43.3 Franklin to Prince, one run
  43.4 Franklin to Boucher, no run, driven straight back to the bowler
  43.5 Franklin to Boucher, OUT: Boucher chops it down onto his stumps, SA
        6 down now

       South Africa 202/6, Partnership of 22
       MV Boucher  b Franklin  6 (17b 1x4 0x6)
       AG Prince 31* (46b 5x4) JEC Franklin 11.5-0-60-3 (3nb)

       Big cheers for Polly
  43.6 Franklin to Pollock, no run, immediately on the drive, straight to
        Papps at cover

End of over 44 (5 runs) South Africa 202/6 (15 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 12-0-60-3 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 31* (46b 5x4) SM Pollock 0* (1b)

  44.1 Martin to Prince, no run, Prince defends off the back foot
  44.2 Martin to Prince, one run, worked away around the corner on the leg
        side for one
  44.3 Martin to Pollock, no run, Martin goes for a short one, Polly
        decides against playing anything
  44.4 Martin to Pollock, one run, Polly pulls, to the mid wicket area,
        not great timing, Astle fields off the deep mid wicket boundary
  44.5 Martin to Prince, no run, defended down to Papps
  44.6 Martin to Prince, one run, cut thru the covers, just the one

End of over 45 (3 runs) South Africa 205/6 (12 more runs req)
CS Martin 16-1-56-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
AG Prince 33* (50b 5x4) SM Pollock 1* (3b)

  45.1 Franklin to Prince, no run, plays and misses
  45.2 Franklin to Prince, no run
  45.3 Franklin to Prince, one run, punched through extra cover, Mills
        fields at mid on
  45.4 Franklin to Pollock, no run
  45.5 Franklin to Pollock, one run, driven straight down the bowler,
        Mills does some chasinf, just 10 now
  45.6 Franklin to Prince, one run, driven through the covers, Papps
        misses ad they run through for one

End of over 46 (3 runs) South Africa 208/6 (9 more runs req)
JEC Franklin 13-0-63-3 (3nb) - Golf Course End
AG Prince 35* (54b 5x4) SM Pollock 2* (5b)

  46.1 Martin to Prince, no run, driven to Mils at mid off
  46.2 Martin to Prince, FOUR, leading edge, in between the slips, rushes
        to the third man boundary, only 5 now
  46.3 Martin to Prince, FOUR, driven beautifully thru the covers, and
        just the one to win
  46.4 Martin to Prince, no run, wide down the leg stump
  46.5 Martin to Prince, no run, short bouncer, Prince ducks underneath
  46.6 Martin to Prince, no run, squares Prince up as he plays it away to
        gully

End of over 47 (8 runs) South Africa 216/6 (1 more runs req)
CS Martin 17-1-64-1 (2w) - Corlett Drive End
SM Pollock 2* (5b) AG Prince 43* (60b 7x4)

  47.1 Franklin to Pollock, no run, Pollock squared up, big appeal for
        lbw, Umpire Hair unmoved, pitches outside leg
  47.2 Franklin to Pollock, no run, big swing from Pollock, his thrown his
        bat down, gone down in pain
       Polly appears to be hit on the elbow, the physio is attending to
        him
       Huge roars as Polly gets up to get that one run
  47.3 Franklin to Pollock, FOUR, driven beautifully thru the covers, no
        one moves, as the ball races to the cover boundary, SA have won
        the series 2-0!
       The end of a wonderful summer here in SA. What an awesome
        afternoon. SA win in emphatic style of Day 3

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