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1st Test: Australia v South Africa at Perth, 16-20 Dec 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am local time (2.30am GMT)
Hello and welcome to cricinfo's live coverage of the South African
tour of Australia, 2005-06.
When the South Africans toured here last time, Aussies won
comprehensively 3-0 and this will be a 3-test series as well.
There have been a war of words going on before this series between
the teams and we are here to the business end of things.
The news was that there have been light rain before the scheduled
start but the covers are off now.
The big news is Kallis will not be playing because of an elbow
injury and this will be a big loss to the South Africans, Rudolph
will be taking his place.
As far the Australian team, Bracken won the berth for the 3rd
seamer slot over Clark.
The news from out in the middle is that the Australian captain
Ponting has won the toss and elected to bat.
Players are on the middle and there will be early assistance for
the seamers
Langer will be on strike against Pollock.
0.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, good ball, moving away, left alone outside
off stump
0.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, good ball, moving away, left alone
outside off stump
0.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length delivery, edged down to
second slip but was in control
0.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot
0.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, length ball on the middle and leg stump,
swinging in, ball hits Langer's pad
0.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
0.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, left
alone by Langer
End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 0* (6b)
Ntini will share the new ball
1.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defended on the back-foot to point region
1.2 Ntini to Hayden, OUT: Early Strike! fraction short on the leg
stump, seaming away from the left-hander, Hayden goes for an
ambitious pull shot, gets a big edge, bal balloos and goes high up
in the air, Rudolph calling and takes on the 3rd attempt at
backward point
Australia 0/1, Partnership of 0
ML Hayden c Rudolph b Ntini 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
JL Langer 0* (6b) M Ntini 0.2-0-0-1
Ponting walks in
1.3 Ntini to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
1.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, good ball, Langer takes his bat away at
the last minute
1.5 Ntini to Langer, one run, defended on the back-foot and Ponting
calls for the single, mix-up between Ntini and Ponting else Langer
would have been in trouble
1.6 Ntini to Ponting, no run, Oh! fraction short and climbing up,
Ponting goes back to defend but hits him on the helmet
End of over 2 (1 run) Australia 1/1
M Ntini 1-0-1-1
JL Langer 1* (9b) RT Ponting 0* (1b)
Ponting changes the grill and there is a bit delay
2.1 Pollock to Langer, one run, on the leg stump, swinging in, tucked
away to fine leg
2.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length on the off stump, bit
of away movement, Ponting defends on the back-foot
2.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Ponting stretches and leaves it to the keeper
2.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good ball around the off stump, Ponting
defends on the back-foot
2.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump
2.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Ponting gets right behind and defends
End of over 3 (1 run) Australia 2/1
SM Pollock 2-1-1-0
JL Langer 2* (10b) RT Ponting 0* (6b)
3.1 Ntini to Langer, one run, short delivery pitching on the leg stump,
Langer tucks away behind square for an easy single
3.2 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, short delviery from Ntini, Ponting rocks
back and picks from outside off stump, pulls handsomely in front
of square in the air, excellent shot!
3.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, short of length outside off stump, left
alone
3.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defended on the back-foot to point region
3.5 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, short delivery angled into the batsman,
Ponting goes back and pulls again but this time behind square,
ball races away to the fence
3.6 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, full length delivery on the middle stump,
Ponting flicks it away in front of square, ball rolls down to the
ropes
End of over 4 (13 runs) Australia 15/1
M Ntini 2-0-14-1
JL Langer 3* (11b) RT Ponting 12* (11b 3x4)
4.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, no
footwork from Langer, just fends at it but lucky not to get the
edge
4.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length, good areas from
Pollock, defended on the back-foot
4.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, fraction short on the off stump, moving
away, Langer takes his bat away at the last minute, very good
bowling from Pollock
4.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, defended away to point region
4.5 Pollock to Langer, one run, on the legs, Langer works it around to
fine leg
4.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length just outside off stump,
defended to gully region
End of over 5 (1 run) Australia 16/1
SM Pollock 3-1-2-0
JL Langer 4* (16b) RT Ponting 12* (12b 3x4)
5.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball angled away from the
left-hander, Langer leaves it to keeper
5.2 Ntini to Langer, one run, full length ball on the middle and leg
stump, Langer just defends to short-leg region and they take an
easy single
5.3 Ntini to Ponting, one run, good length ball on the off stump,
angled into Ponting, batsman just pushes on his front-foot to mid-
wicket region, Nel does well from mid-on
5.4 Ntini to Langer, no run
5.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length ball on the middle stump,
defended to offside
5.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, good ball on the middle stump and moving
away, Langer moves back and defends to gully region
End of over 6 (2 runs) Australia 18/1
M Ntini 3-0-16-1
RT Ponting 13* (13b 3x4) JL Langer 5* (21b)
6.1 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, Ponting
goes back and cuts not from the middle, hits at the bottom but the
ball reaches the fence
6.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, defended to offside
6.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
seaming in, Ponting leaves on the front-foot, ball hits the pads,
loud appeal but Bucknor turns down
6.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, defended on the back-foot to point
region
6.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump, clips the
pads on the way to Boucher
6.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
Ponting cuts it away, good diving stop by Prince at point
End of over 7 (4 runs) Australia 22/1
SM Pollock 4-1-6-0
JL Langer 5* (21b) RT Ponting 17* (19b 4x4)
7.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, full length ball around the off stump,
Langer goes for the drive but gets beaten
7.2 Ntini to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
7.3 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball but outside off stump, no
problem for Langer, just lets it go
7.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length and climbing up, Langer
goes back and leaves
7.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, short delivery, Langer goes back to pull
but ball hurries up, just taps it to mid-on region
7.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, full length ball around the off stump,
Langer drives straight to mid-off fielder
End of over 8 (maiden) Australia 22/1
M Ntini 4-1-16-1
RT Ponting 17* (19b 4x4) JL Langer 5* (27b)
8.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, bit
of seam movement, Ponting stretches forward and lets it go
8.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, bit full but outside off stump, almost
drawing Ponting into the shot but leaves it away
8.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away this time, left alone
8.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, Pollock concentrating outside off
stump, batsman lets it go
8.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball, defended to point
region and a loud shout of no from Ponting
8.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball just outside off
stump, seaming in, Ponting defends on the front-foot, good ball
and very well played by the captain
End of over 9 (maiden) Australia 22/1
SM Pollock 5-2-6-0
JL Langer 5* (27b) RT Ponting 17* (25b 4x4)
9.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
defended to point region
9.2 Ntini to Langer, no run, fraction short, Langer goes for the pull
but gets inside edge onto the pads
9.3 Ntini to Langer, bye: FOUR, full length ball swinging away, Langer
goes for the drive but gets beaten, swings on as it passes the
batsman, Boucher doesn't collect it cleanly
9.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
9.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot to square leg
region
9.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, pitched outside off stump, swinging away,
left alone
End of over 10 (4 runs, maiden) Australia 26/1
M Ntini 5-2-16-1
RT Ponting 17* (25b 4x4) JL Langer 5* (33b)
10.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, Ponting goes on the back and tries to square drive,
gets beaten by the swing
10.2 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, pitched up on the off stump, Ponting
drives it down the ground to long-on fence, good fast outfield and
ball races away to the fence
10.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball, nipping in, Ponting
tries to leave but the ball hits the pads
10.4 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, good length ball on the middle stump and
angling in, Ponting puts his foot across and clips it to mid-
wicket fence, Ponting's favourite shot!
10.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
punched on the back-foot but straight to point fielder
10.6 Pollock to Ponting, three runs, pitched up on the leg stump,
Ponting flicks behind square to long leg, Ntini covers and cuts it
End of over 11 (11 runs) Australia 37/1
SM Pollock 6-2-17-0
RT Ponting 28* (31b 6x4) JL Langer 5* (33b)
11.1 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good length ball on the stumps, defended
to onside
11.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good ball on the off stump, Ponting
defends to point region
11.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, short of length ball, Ponting goes back
to cut, nipping in a long way, just defends to gully region
11.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, full length ball on the middle stump,
Ponting drives nicely but straight to mid-on, was timed with
perfection!
11.5 Ntini to Ponting, no run, short of length ball, Ponting goes back
but gets high on the pads
11.6 Ntini to Ponting, two runs, pitched up outside off stump, Ponting
drives through covers, couple of runs taken
End of over 12 (2 runs) Australia 39/1
M Ntini 6-2-18-1
JL Langer 5* (33b) RT Ponting 30* (37b 6x4)
Langeveldt comes onto bowl
12.1 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, defended on the front-foot to point
region
12.2 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball around the off
stump, Langer angles down to the slip cordon
12.3 Langeveldt to Langer, FOUR, short of length ball on the off stump,
Langer tries to force on the back-foot, gets the edge but doesn't
carry to Smith at first slip, poor fielding and ball runs away to
the fence
12.4 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, defended on the back-foot and they
take a quick single, good call from Ponting
12.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short of length, cutting back in,
hits Ponting above the knee roll
12.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, fraction short outside off stump,
Ponting quick to pick it, punches hard to cover fence, good shot!
End of over 13 (9 runs) Australia 48/1
CK Langeveldt 1-0-9-0
JL Langer 10* (37b 1x4) RT Ponting 34* (39b 7x4)
Drinks onto the field
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Langer moves forward to defend but beaten again by Ntini
13.2 Ntini to Langer, FOUR, short delivery and angled away, Langer
punches on the back-foot in front of point, chase from the fielder
but the outfield is quick
13.3 Ntini to Langer, FOUR, full length delivery outside off stump,
Langer slices it away on the front-foot behind point
13.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, pitched up around the off stump, sliced
away again but straight to point fielder
13.5 Ntini to Langer, FOUR, short delivery outside leg stump, Langer
goes back and pulls handsomely to long leg fence, poor bowling
from Ntini
13.6 Ntini to Langer, FOUR, good length ball around the off stump,
Langer moves forward and drives on the up to extra-cover fence,
its been an over of all shots!
End of over 14 (16 runs) Australia 64/1
M Ntini 7-2-34-1
RT Ponting 34* (39b 7x4) JL Langer 26* (43b 5x4)
14.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, pitched up on the leg stump, swinging
in, Ponting flicks off his legs, ball runs away fine, Ntini covers
but misfields and four more!
14.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, fraction short, Ponting picks it up
quickly and pulls to mid-wicket fence, 6th boundary off 8 balls
after the drinks break!
14.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, (noball) one run, short delivery again,
pulled away hard but straight to Ntini at fine leg
14.3 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, defended with soft hands to offside,
Ponting calls and they scamper through the single
14.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump
14.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball just outside off
stump, defended to point region
14.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, pitched outside off stump, Ponting
lets it go
End of over 15 (11 runs) Australia 75/1
CK Langeveldt 2-0-20-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 27* (44b 5x4) RT Ponting 43* (45b 9x4)
Nel replaces Ntini
15.1 Nel to Langer, one run, good length ball around the off stump,
moving away, Langer plays with an angled bat down to third man
region
15.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, full length ball, Ponting drives on the
front-foot to mid-off fielder
15.3 Nel to Ponting, one run, driven straight to mid-off fielder but a
misfield and Ponting completes the single
Nel coming round the wicket to Langer
15.4 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
15.5 Nel to Langer, no run, pitched up around the off stump, pushed to
mid-off
15.6 Nel to Langer, no run, full length ball outside off stump, Langer
goes after it but gets inside half off the bat, ball rolls down to
cover fielder
End of over 16 (2 runs) Australia 77/1
A Nel 1-0-2-0
RT Ponting 44* (47b 9x4) JL Langer 28* (48b 5x4)
16.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Ponting moves forward to defend but misses the line, ball hits the
pads and rolls down to gully region
16.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
16.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, fraction short on the stumps,
Ponting pulls but does not time it well, good fielding by Rudolph
at square leg
16.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short of length ball on the off
stump, defended on the back-foot
16.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, Ponting goes back and punches but
straight to cover fielder
16.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, full length ball just outside off
stump, Ponting drives on the fornt-foot to mid-off fielder
End of over 17 (maiden) Australia 77/1
CK Langeveldt 3-1-20-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 28* (48b 5x4) RT Ponting 44* (53b 9x4)
17.1 Nel to Langer, legbye: one run, angled down the leg side, hits
Langer on his thigh and runs away to fine leg region
17.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Ponting moves forward and drives to mid-off fielder
17.3 Nel to Ponting, one run, good ball on the off stump, cutting in,
Ponting drives on the up, gets inside edge onto mid-wicket region
17.4 Nel to Langer, no run, short of length ball, coming in with the
anlge, ball hits Langer above the knee roll
17.5 Nel to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside, fielder
from square leg moves in quickly
17.6 Nel to Langer, no run, full length outside off stump, Langer goes
for the drive but does not time it well
End of over 18 (2 runs) Australia 79/1
A Nel 2-0-3-0
RT Ponting 45* (55b 9x4) JL Langer 28* (52b 5x4)
18.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, full length ball outside off stump,
Ponting mistimes his drive to cover fielder
18.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, good length ball on the off stump,
Ponting drives straight into the wicket, bowler gets his hand but
a single taken
18.3 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
18.4 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, defended down the wicket
18.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
Langer moves forward to defend but gets on the pads, not much of
swing
18.6 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, short ball on the off stump, Langer
gets right behind the line and defends to gully region
End of over 19 (1 run) Australia 80/1
CK Langeveldt 4-1-21-0 (1nb)
RT Ponting 46* (57b 9x4) JL Langer 28* (56b 5x4)
19.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
19.2 Nel to Ponting, one run, good length ball just outside off stump,
Ponting moves forward and pushes wide of mid-off fielder and a
single taken
19.3 Nel to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump, swinging in
with the angle
19.4 Nel to Langer, no run, short of length delivery coming in, tucked
away to square leg fielder
19.5 Nel to Langer, no run, half-volley outside off stump, Langer drives
on the front-foot, excellent timing but straight to cover fielder
19.6 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, pushed
to cover region
End of over 20 (1 run) Australia 81/1
A Nel 3-0-4-0
RT Ponting 47* (59b 9x4) JL Langer 28* (60b 5x4)
20.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, pitched up on the off stump,
Ponting drives hard into the ground, ball bounces over the bowler,
Ponting calls for the single
20.2 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
20.3 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, left alone again outside off stump
20.4 Langeveldt to Langer, FOUR, fraction short on the off stump, Langer
rocks back and pulls handsomely to mid-wicket fence, good shot!
20.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, pitched outside off stump and angled
away from the left-hander, left alone
20.6 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, short of length around the off stump,
seaming away, Langer lets it go watchfully
End of over 21 (5 runs) Australia 86/1
CK Langeveldt 5-1-26-0 (1nb)
RT Ponting 48* (60b 9x4) JL Langer 32* (65b 6x4)
21.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, seaming
in, Ponting goes for the drive and gets an inside edge onto pads,
ball rolls down back to the bowler
21.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
21.3 Nel to Ponting, one run, full length ball on the off stump, Ponting
puts his foot across and flicks to fine leg, Pollock does the
fielding
21.4 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball on the middle and off
stump, defended down the wicket
21.5 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
21.6 Nel to Langer, no run, good ball just outside off stump, swinging
in, Langer lets it go at the last minute
End of over 22 (1 run) Australia 87/1
A Nel 4-0-5-0
RT Ponting 49* (63b 9x4) JL Langer 32* (68b 6x4)
22.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump
22.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good ball on the off stump, not much
of seam movement, defended back to the bowler
22.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short of length ball on the middle
and off stump, Ponting works it around to square leg
22.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, Ponting moves back and leaves it to
keeper
22.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, short delivery outside off stump,
Ponting goes back and cuts away to deep point and thats fifty for
Ponting
22.6 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
End of over 23 (1 run) Australia 88/1
CK Langeveldt 6-1-27-0 (1nb)
RT Ponting 50* (68b 9x4) JL Langer 32* (69b 6x4)
23.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, not
much of swing, left alone
23.2 Nel to Ponting, FOUR, Shot! pitched up on the off stump, Ponting
moves forward and drives beautifully down the ground to long-off
fence, excellent timing and Ponting looks really good here
23.3 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball, seaming in, Ponting
defends on the front-foot
23.4 Nel to Ponting, no run, length ball on the middle stump, Ponting
drives to mid-on, not a very well timed shot!
23.5 Nel to Ponting, no run, fraction short, punched on the back-foot to
cover fielder
23.6 Nel to Ponting, no run, pitched up on the off stump, driven to mid-
off
End of over 24 (4 runs) Australia 92/1
A Nel 5-0-9-0
JL Langer 32* (69b 6x4) RT Ponting 54* (74b 10x4)
24.1 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
24.2 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot to point region
24.3 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, half-volley around the off stump,
Langer drives straight to mid-off
24.4 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, good length ball, moving away a bit,
Langer defends nicely and a quick call from Ponting and a single
completed easily
24.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, bouncer, Ponting ducks underneath
24.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, pitched up outside off stump,
Ponting drives to deep point region
End of over 25 (2 runs) Australia 94/1
CK Langeveldt 7-1-29-0 (1nb)
RT Ponting 55* (76b 10x4) JL Langer 33* (73b 6x4)
25.1 Nel to Ponting, two runs, short delivery outside off stump, Ponting
rocks back and pulls to deep mid-wicket, Ntini covers and keeps it
down for a couple of runs
25.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, pitched up around the off stump, Ponting
drives to mid-off fielder
25.3 Nel to Ponting, no run, good ball on the off stump, coming in,
defended down the wicket
25.4 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball on the middle stump,
Ponting defends down to mid-on region
25.5 Nel to Ponting, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
25.6 Nel to Ponting, no run, pitched up around the off stump, Ponting
drives straight to short cover
End of over 26 (2 runs) Australia 96/1
A Nel 6-0-11-0
JL Langer 33* (73b 6x4) RT Ponting 57* (82b 10x4)
Thats lunch on day 1. Please join us after a 40-minute break
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back to the post lunch session. Langer will be on strike
and Pollock is given the ball after lunch.
26.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, full length ball on the off stump,
driven to mid-off
26.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, pitched up just outside off stump,
swinging in, Langer tries to drive but misses the line, beaten
completely
26.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, half-volley outside off stump, Langer
drives but does not time it well, Rudolph moves across and slides
to stop the ball
26.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
26.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, pitched outside off stump, Langer lets
it go
26.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, bit of swing there but again left alone
by Langer
End of over 27 (maiden) Australia 96/1
SM Pollock 7-3-17-0
RT Ponting 57* (82b 10x4) JL Langer 33* (79b 6x4)
27.1 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, short delivert outside off stump, Ponting
moves back and pulls handsomely to square leg fence
27.2 Ntini to Ponting, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine
leg
27.3 Ntini to Langer, three runs, fraction short on the stumps, Langer
rocks back and pulls to mid-wicket region, not a well-timed shot!
27.4 Ntini to Ponting, one run, Ponting goes for the pull again, gets
the inside edge onto pads and ball rolls down to square leg region
27.5 Ntini to Langer, one run, pitched up on the off stump, Langer
drives down wide off the mid-off fielder
27.6 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 28 (10 runs) Australia 106/1
M Ntini 8-2-44-1
JL Langer 37* (81b 6x4) RT Ponting 63* (86b 11x4)
28.1 Pollock to Langer, no run
28.2 Pollock to Langer, no run
28.3 Pollock to Langer, no run
28.4 Pollock to Langer, no run
28.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away from the left-hander, Langer lets it go to Boucher
28.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, good
seam movement, left alone
End of over 29 (maiden) Australia 106/1
SM Pollock 8-4-17-0
RT Ponting 63* (86b 11x4) JL Langer 37* (87b 6x4)
29.1 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good length ball just outside off stump,
nipping in, Ponting gets on his pads, appeal but turned down
29.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
29.3 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, good ball on the off stump, Ponting moves
forward and drives straight down the ground, excellent timing and
the ball races away to the fence
29.4 Ntini to Ponting, one run, fraction short, Ponting rocks back and
pulls to fine leg region, Ponting looks for the second, Nel covers
but a wild throw from the fielder
29.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg stump,
driven back to the bowler
29.6 Ntini to Langer, OUT: Gone! fraction short pitched just outside leg
stump, seaming away, Langer just falls back and tries to pull it
away, gets the top edge, ball goes high up in the air, Smith gets
underneath at mid-off and takes a simple catch
Australia 111/2, Partnership of 111
JL Langer c Smith b Ntini 37 (89b 6x4 0x6)
End of over 30 (5 runs) Australia 111/2
M Ntini 9-2-49-2
RT Ponting 68* (90b 12x4)
Hodge comes in
30.1 Pollock to Ponting, one run, glanced away to fine leg
30.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended back
to the bowler
30.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short delivery and coming in, turned away
to square leg region
30.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended down the wicket
30.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
left alone
30.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
nipping in, Hodge gets an inside edge onto his pads
End of over 31 (1 run) Australia 112/2
SM Pollock 9-4-18-0
RT Ponting 69* (91b 12x4) BJ Hodge 0* (5b)
31.1 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good ball on the off stump, Ponting
defends on the front-foot to onside
31.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, length ball around the off stump, Ponting
moves forward and pushes to Rudolph at cover
31.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, full length ball, Ponting tries to drive
but gets at the bottom off the bat back to the bowler
31.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, Ponting moves forward and pushes to mid-
on region
31.5 Ntini to Ponting, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
Ponting moves back and watches it go through the keeper
31.6 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good ball around the off stump, Ponting
stretches forward and pushes to point region, loud shout of no
from the captain
End of over 32 (maiden) Australia 112/2
M Ntini 10-3-49-2
BJ Hodge 0* (5b) RT Ponting 69* (97b 12x4)
32.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball, Hodge comes in line
and pushes back to the bowler
32.2 Pollock to Hodge, two runs, fraction short on the middle and leg
stump, Hodge pulls it away to long leg region, couple of runs
taken
32.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
32.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to point region
32.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, swinging in a bit, Hodge moves back but is too slow in his
footwork, beaten completely
32.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot to offside
End of over 33 (2 runs) Australia 114/2
SM Pollock 10-4-20-0
RT Ponting 69* (97b 12x4) BJ Hodge 2* (11b)
33.1 Ntini to Ponting, one run, pitched up on the off stump, nipping in,
Ponting puts his foot across and flicks it away to fine leg region
33.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, full length ball on the off stump, angled
in, pushed to square leg region
33.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, nipping in,
Hodge defends nicely on the front-foot
33.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short just outside off stump,
hurries Hodge into his defence, ball rolls down to point region
33.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
33.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good ball on the middle and off stump,
Hodge defends nicely down the wicket
End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 115/2
M Ntini 11-3-50-2
RT Ponting 70* (98b 12x4) BJ Hodge 2* (16b)
34.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, Ponting defends on the front-foot to
extra-cover region
34.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
not muck of seam movement, Ponting stretches forward and defends
to cover region
34.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
34.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good ball around the off stump, moving
away, no footwork from Ponting, almost fends at it but lets it go
at the last minute
34.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
moving away a bit, Ponting covers and defends to cover, good areas
from Pollock!
34.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 35 (maiden) Australia 115/2
SM Pollock 11-5-20-0
BJ Hodge 2* (16b) RT Ponting 70* (104b 12x4)
35.1 Ntini to Hodge, one run, short delivery on the off stump, Hodge
defends with soft hands and they scamper through the single
35.2 Ntini to Ponting, one run, Ponting punches on the back-foot, point
fielder was a bit back and they take a quick single
35.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, nipping in,
Hodge pushes but gets on inside half off the bat, ball rolls down
to mid-on region
35.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
35.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Hodge comes in line and defends on the back-foot
35.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short outside off stump, Hodge
moves back and pushes away from his body to gully fielder
End of over 36 (2 runs) Australia 117/2
M Ntini 12-3-52-2
RT Ponting 71* (105b 12x4) BJ Hodge 3* (21b)
36.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
nice bit of outswing, left alone
36.2 Pollock to Ponting, OUT: Strike from Pollock! good length ball just
outside off stump, swinging in late this time, Ponting puts his
foot across and tries to flick it away, misses and ball hits his
pad right in front, Bucknor gives it out!
Australia 117/3, Partnership of 6
RT Ponting lbw b Pollock 71 (107b 12x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 3* (21b) SM Pollock 11.2-5-20-1
Local man Hussey walks in
36.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, defended
36.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, bouncer, Hussey ducks underneath
36.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended to
point region
36.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 37 (maiden) Australia 117/3
SM Pollock 12-6-20-1
BJ Hodge 3* (21b) MEK Hussey 0* (4b)
37.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short delivery outside off stump, angled
in, Hodge comes in line and defends it straight
37.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
Hodge punches to cover region
37.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
left alone
37.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, full length ball just outside off stump,
Hodge hits it into the ground, one bounce back to the bowler
37.5 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, short delivery just outside off stump, Hodge
goes back and slashes it, gets a big edge, ball flies to Boucher
who gets his right hand but couldn't latch onto it
37.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run
End of over 38 (4 runs) Australia 121/3
M Ntini 13-3-56-2
MEK Hussey 0* (4b) BJ Hodge 7* (27b 1x4)
38.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run
38.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended on the front-foot to cover point region
38.3 Pollock to Hussey, one run, down the legside, Hussey glances away
to fine leg region
38.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, not much of swing, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
38.5 Pollock to Hodge, FOUR, pitched up but not full, comes in a bit
with the angle, Hodge drives down the ground to long-on, excellent
shot!
38.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump, coming
in, defended to mid-on region
End of over 39 (5 runs) Australia 126/3
SM Pollock 13-6-25-1
MEK Hussey 1* (7b) BJ Hodge 11* (30b 2x4)
39.1 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball just outside off stump,
left alone
39.2 Nel to Hussey, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended on the back-foot to point region
39.3 Nel to Hussey, no run, good ball on the middle stump, moving away a
bit, defended to cover region
Nel coming round the wicket to Hussey
39.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, good ball around the off stump, moving away,
left alone
39.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Hussey
goes back and goes for the pull, misses and ball rubs his shirt on
the way to Boucher
39.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 40 (maiden) Australia 126/3
A Nel 7-1-11-0
BJ Hodge 11* (30b 2x4) MEK Hussey 1* (13b)
Drinks called in
Match State: Drinks
40.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to cover on the front-foot
40.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
40.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
40.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball on the off stump, pushed to
mid-on
40.5 Pollock to Hodge, one run, full length ball on the middle and leg
stump, Hodge flicks off his legs to fine leg
40.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, outside off stump, Hussey watches it go
to keeper
End of over 41 (1 run) Australia 127/3
SM Pollock 14-6-26-1
BJ Hodge 12* (35b 2x4) MEK Hussey 1* (14b)
41.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
41.2 Nel to Hodge, two runs, fraction short and drifting in, Hodge moves
back and turs it away to vacant mid-wicket region, couple of runs
taken
41.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, bouncer, Hodge does not go after, ducks
underneath
41.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, nipping in,
inside edge onto pads
41.5 Nel to Hodge, one run, straight and going down the legside, glanced
away to fine leg
41.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 42 (3 runs) Australia 130/3
A Nel 8-1-14-0
BJ Hodge 15* (40b 2x4) MEK Hussey 1* (15b)
Langeveldt comes onto bowl
42.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, full length ball and swinging in late,
driven to mid-off fielder
42.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short delivery and ball wobbles in the
air, Hodge goes after it and gets beaten
42.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
42.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, three runs, short on the leg stump, Hodge goes
back and pulls but not timed well, Rudolph dives but couldnt stop,
couple of runs taken
42.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, pitched up on the off stump, driven
straight to mid-off
42.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, short delivery, Hussey rocks back and
pulls to mid-wicket fence, excellent shot and shows his form!
End of over 43 (7 runs) Australia 137/3
CK Langeveldt 8-1-36-0 (1nb)
BJ Hodge 18* (44b 2x4) MEK Hussey 5* (17b 1x4)
43.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball, defended to point region
43.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, pushed to cover region
43.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, Hodge tries to defend and gets inside edge
onto pads
43.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, pushed to cover
43.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, short and wide outside off stump, left alone
43.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, pushed back to
the bowler
End of over 44 (maiden) Australia 137/3
A Nel 9-2-14-0
MEK Hussey 5* (17b 1x4) BJ Hodge 18* (50b 2x4)
44.1 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
44.2 Langeveldt to Hussey, three runs, fraction short on the middle
stump, moving away, Hussey quick to pick the length and pulls to
deep mid-wicket region, Ntini covers and fields it
44.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, (noball) FOUR, short delivery outside off
stump, Hodge goes back and nicely rolls down his wrist, cuts it
behind point, excellent cut shot!
44.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
44.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, short and wide outside off stump,
Hodge cuts it away to deep point region
44.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, short of length outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
44.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, angled away from the left-hander,
Hussey watches it go to Boucher
End of over 45 (9 runs) Australia 146/3
CK Langeveldt 9-1-45-0 (2nb)
BJ Hodge 23* (53b 3x4) MEK Hussey 8* (21b 1x4)
45.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Hodge defends
it to onside
45.2 Nel to Hodge, one run, short of length ball around the off stump,
Hodge moves back and pushes to cover region
45.3 Nel to Hussey, no run, left alone
45.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, good ball on the middle stump, moving away,
Hussey defends on the back-foot to gully region
45.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Hussey keeps it out
Nel coming round the wicket to Hussey
45.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to point region, Hussey looks for a single but Hodge
sends him back
End of over 46 (1 run) Australia 147/3
A Nel 10-2-15-0
BJ Hodge 24* (55b 3x4) MEK Hussey 8* (25b 1x4)
46.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, three runs, on the leg stump, Hodge flicks it
off his legs
46.2 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, cut away straight to point fielder
46.3 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, pitched up, Hussey drives to cover
46.4 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
46.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, fraction short but given width, Hussey
goes after it and slashes it hard, ball goes over the gully
fielder and to the fence
46.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, one run, bouncer on the stumps, Hussey pulls
to deep square leg region
End of over 47 (8 runs) Australia 155/3
CK Langeveldt 10-1-53-0 (2nb)
MEK Hussey 13* (30b 2x4) BJ Hodge 27* (56b 3x4)
47.1 Nel to Hussey, one run, angled into the leg stump, Hussey glances
away to fine leg
47.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, defended back
to the bowler
47.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
47.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump, driven on
the up to mid-on fielder
47.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
47.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
End of over 48 (1 run) Australia 156/3
A Nel 11-2-16-0
MEK Hussey 14* (31b 2x4) BJ Hodge 27* (61b 3x4)
Kemp given the ball
Kemp coming round the wicket to Hussey
48.1 Kemp to Hussey, no run, way outside off stump, left alone
48.2 Kemp to Hussey, no run, again way outside, left alone
48.3 Kemp to Hussey, one run, short of length ball, pushed on the back-
foot to point region
48.4 Kemp to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away, left alone
48.5 Kemp to Hodge, one run, good length ball outside off stump, glided
away to third man region
48.6 Kemp to Hussey, no run, way outside off stump, Hussey lets it go
End of over 49 (2 runs) Australia 158/3
JM Kemp 1-0-2-0
BJ Hodge 28* (63b 3x4) MEK Hussey 15* (35b 2x4)
49.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, coming
in, left alone
49.2 Nel to Hodge, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine leg
over the wicket for Hussey
49.3 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball, defended nicely on the
front-foot
49.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, good ball and defended nicely again, Hussey
looking solid
coming round the wicket now
49.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
49.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, bouncer, Hussey lets it go
End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 159/3
A Nel 12-2-17-0
BJ Hodge 29* (65b 3x4) MEK Hussey 15* (39b 2x4)
50.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, short of length ball, outswinger, left alone
50.2 Kemp to Hodge, wide: no run, way outside off stump
50.2 Kemp to Hodge, no run, fraction short, defended on the back-foot to
mid-off
50.3 Kemp to Hodge, no run, short of length delivery, glided to gully
region
50.4 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, full length on the middle stump, Hodge
turns it around to deep mid-wicket region, excellent running!
50.5 Kemp to Hodge, no run, punched on the back-foot to gully
50.6 Kemp to Hodge, one run, short on the leg stump, tucked awy to
square leg region
End of over 51 (4 runs) Australia 163/3
JM Kemp 2-0-6-0 (1w)
BJ Hodge 32* (71b 3x4) MEK Hussey 15* (39b 2x4)
51.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, (noball) no run, short of length delivery just
outside off stump, Hodge gets in line and pushes to mid-off
51.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, half-volley on the middle and leg
stump, Hodge drives down to mid-on
51.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
batsman goes for the cut but bottom edges into the ground, one
bounce to second slip
51.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, full length outside off stump, Hodge
moves forward and drives straight to point
51.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length, nipping in, Hodge
pushes on the back-foot to mid-on
51.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, fraction short outside off stump, Hodge
goes back and cuts down to third man fence, good shot!
51.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
defended to cover region
End of over 52 (5 runs) Australia 168/3
CK Langeveldt 11-1-58-0 (3nb)
MEK Hussey 15* (39b 2x4) BJ Hodge 36* (78b 4x4)
coming round the wicket
52.1 Kemp to Hussey, wide: no run, way outside off stump, left alone
52.1 Kemp to Hussey, one run, short of length ball outside off stump,
swinging in, Hussey comes in line and defends to cover point and a
quick single taken
52.2 Kemp to Hodge, one run, full ball on the leg stump, turned away to
deep mid-wicket
52.3 Kemp to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, Hussey
defends to point region
52.4 Kemp to Hussey, FOUR, fraction short outside off stump, Hussey
quick to pick the length, rocks back and pulls to mid-wicket
fence, no chance for the fielder there, ball races away to the
fence
52.5 Kemp to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, coming
in, left alone
52.6 Kemp to Hussey, no run, bit full outside off stump, almost drawing
Hussey into drive but lets it go
End of over 53 (7 runs) Australia 175/3
JM Kemp 3-0-13-0 (2w)
BJ Hodge 37* (79b 4x4) MEK Hussey 20* (44b 3x4)
Thats it and the umpires call for tea
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Welcome back to the last session of the day. This will be a crucial
session as Greame Smith has already indicated about the Australian
middle order being under pressure.
Ntini is given the ball after the tea break
53.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length ball just outside off
stump, nipping in, Hodge gets hit above his knee roll
53.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short, Hodge goes for the pull but
misses and gets hit on his thigh
53.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot
53.4 Ntini to Hodge, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine leg
53.5 Ntini to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
53.6 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
angled away, Hussey lets it go
End of over 54 (1 run) Australia 176/3
M Ntini 14-3-57-2
BJ Hodge 38* (83b 4x4) MEK Hussey 20* (46b 3x4)
Pollock comes onto bowl
54.1 Pollock to Hodge, one run, full ball but no pace in it, Hodge goes
for the drive but ball not coming on, gets inside half off the bat
to mid-on region
54.2 Pollock to Hussey, two runs, full length on the leg stump, Hussey
flicks to deep mid-wicket and a couple of runs taken
54.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
54.4 Pollock to Hussey, one run, on the middle stump, swinging in,
defended to short mid-wicket region and a quick single taken
54.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended nicely to offside
54.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 55 (4 runs) Australia 180/3
SM Pollock 15-6-30-1
MEK Hussey 23* (49b 3x4) BJ Hodge 39* (86b 4x4)
Pollock off the field
55.1 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
angling away, left alone
55.2 Ntini to Hussey, OUT: Gone! short delivery on the leg stump,
nipping away from Hussey, not much of footwork from the batsman,
goes for the pull but bit of extra bounce, gets the top edge and
ball balloons up behind bowler, Langeveldt runs across from mid-on
and
Australia 180/4, Partnership of 63
MEK Hussey c Langeveldt b Ntini 23 (51b 3x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 39* (86b 4x4) M Ntini 14.2-3-57-3
dives, takes a great one handed catch!
One more Australian batsman getting out to Ntini playing the pull
shot!
Symonds comes in
55.3 Ntini to Symonds, one run, glanced away to fine leg
55.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
55.5 Ntini to Hodge, one run, turned away to deep backward square leg
55.6 Ntini to Symonds, no run, defended down the wicket
End of over 56 (2 runs) Australia 182/4
M Ntini 15-3-59-3
BJ Hodge 40* (88b 4x4) A Symonds 1* (2b)
56.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
56.2 Pollock to Hodge, one run, short and wide, cut away to deep point
56.3 Pollock to Symonds, no run, defended to square leg region
56.4 Pollock to Symonds, one run, short delivery outside off stump, cut
away to deep point
56.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, full ball, driven down the ground to mid-
on
56.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, defended
to cover region
End of over 57 (2 runs) Australia 184/4
SM Pollock 16-6-32-1
A Symonds 2* (4b) BJ Hodge 41* (92b 4x4)
57.1 Ntini to Symonds, one run, short on the leg stump, tucked away
behind square
57.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended to cover region
57.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short delivery outside off stump, nipping
in, Hodge comes in line and defends down to mid-on
57.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pushed to mid-on region
57.5 Ntini to Hodge, OUT: One more for Ntini! good length delivery
outside off stump, nipping in, Hodge goes for the drive on the up,
gets a big edge to Boucher who makes no mistake this time
Australia 185/5, Partnership of 5
BJ Hodge c Boucher b Ntini 41 (96b 4x4 0x6)
A Symonds 3* (5b) M Ntini 15.5-3-60-4
Dangerman Gilchrist walks in
57.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short of length delivery on the leg
stump, nipping away, defended down the wicket
End of over 58 (1 run) Australia 185/5
M Ntini 16-3-60-4
A Symonds 3* (5b) AC Gilchrist 0* (1b)
58.1 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
58.2 Pollock to Symonds, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, Symonds
goes back and cuts in the air, ball flies past the gully fielder
and races away to the fence
58.3 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good ball on the stumps, defended down
the wicket
58.4 Pollock to Symonds, no run, left alone outside off stump
58.5 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length ball, straightening this
time, Symonds lets it go again
58.6 Pollock to Symonds, no run, fraction short around the off stump,
Symonds stands tall and punches back to mid-off
End of over 59 (4 runs) Australia 189/5
SM Pollock 17-6-36-1
AC Gilchrist 0* (1b) A Symonds 7* (11b 1x4)
59.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball angled away from
Gilchrist, left alone
59.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, good ball around the off stump, nipping
away, batsman lets it go to Boucher
59.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short of length on the middle stump,
Gilchrist moves back and pushes to cover region
59.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short delviery on the middle and leg
stump, Gilchrist gets right behind the line and defends down the
wicket
59.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, short of length on the off stump,
angled away, punched wide off the mid-off fielder
59.6 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short of length around the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
End of over 60 (1 run) Australia 190/5
M Ntini 17-3-61-4
AC Gilchrist 1* (6b) A Symonds 7* (12b 1x4)
60.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, short delivery on the leg stump,
Gilchrist rocks back and pulls to long leg fence, excellent shot!
60.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, on the leg stump, turned away to
vacant mid-wicket region
60.3 Pollock to Symonds, FOUR, width outside off stump, Symonds goes
back and cuts it late to third man fence
60.4 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good ball on the stumps, defended to
mid-on region
60.5 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
60.6 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good ball on the off stump, Symonds
tries to work away onside, gets the leading edge but along the
ground to cover region
End of over 61 (9 runs) Australia 199/5
SM Pollock 18-6-45-1
AC Gilchrist 6* (8b 1x4) A Symonds 11* (16b 2x4)
61.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Dropped! good length ball on the middle
stump, nipping away, Gilchrist moves back and pushes, gets a thick
edge and ball goes to Kemp at first slip who drops a sitter!
61.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, good ball around the off stump, left
alone
61.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, left alone outside off stump
61.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
61.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, OUT: Got him again! short delivery on the
middle stump, nipping away but not given much of width, Gilchrist
goes back, jumps and tries to cut it late, gets the edge and Gibbs
takes a good sharp catch at second slip!
Australia 199/6, Partnership of 14
AC Gilchrist c Gibbs b Ntini 6 (13b 1x4 0x6)
A Symonds 11* (16b 2x4) M Ntini 17.5-3-61-5
Warne walks in
61.6 Ntini to Warne, one run, pitched up on the off stump, Warne drives
wide off the mid-on fielder
End of over 62 (1 run) Australia 200/6
M Ntini 18-3-62-5
SK Warne 1* (1b) A Symonds 11* (16b 2x4)
62.1 Pollock to Warne, no run, defended to cover region
62.2 Pollock to Warne, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to mid-on region
62.3 Pollock to Warne, one run, full ball on the off stump, Warne flicks
off his legs to square leg region
62.4 Pollock to Symonds, no run, short delivery on the off stump,
punched to cover region
62.5 Pollock to Symonds, no run, left alone outside off stump
62.6 Pollock to Symonds, no run, defended to extra-cover region
End of over 63 (1 run) Australia 201/6
SM Pollock 19-6-46-1
SK Warne 2* (4b) A Symonds 11* (19b 2x4)
63.1 Ntini to Warne, no run, Warne walks across a long way, short
delivery around the off stump, defended back to the bowler
63.2 Ntini to Warne, no run, defended to point region
63.3 Ntini to Warne, one run, angled into the leg stump, glanced away to
fine leg
63.4 Ntini to Symonds, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-on
region
63.5 Ntini to Symonds, one run, on the leg stump agian, glanced away to
fine leg
63.6 Ntini to Warne, no run, bouncer around the off stump, Warne ducks
underneath
End of over 64 (2 runs) Australia 203/6
M Ntini 19-3-64-5
A Symonds 12* (21b 2x4) SK Warne 3* (8b)
64.1 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, good ball coming in, played to the
mid-on region.
64.2 Langeveldt to Symonds, one run, played to gully region, a slight
misfield allows a single.
64.3 Langeveldt to Warne, no run, bouncer, ducks under it.
64.4 Langeveldt to Warne, two runs, cut away in the air to the sweeper
cover, couple of runs.
64.5 Langeveldt to Warne, FOUR, short and wide, Warne cuts it well to
the thirdman fence, good shot!
64.6 Langeveldt to Warne, no run, good ball pitched outside off and
coming in, Warne playing from the crease, gets hit high on the
pad.
End of over 65 (7 runs) Australia 210/6
CK Langeveldt 12-1-65-0 (3nb)
A Symonds 13* (23b 2x4) SK Warne 9* (12b 1x4)
Nel comes into the attack.
65.1 Nel to Symonds, no run, left alone outside the off stump.
65.2 Nel to Symonds, no run, good ball coming in from outside off stump,
defended with the full face off the bat to the mid-off region.
65.3 Nel to Symonds, no run, short of length pitched outside off,
Symonds gets in line with the ball to the extra-cover region.
65.4 Nel to Symonds, no run, good ball, defended down the track.
65.5 Nel to Symonds, no run, short of length pitched outside off stump
and coming in, Symonds defends with the full face off the bat down
the track.
65.6 Nel to Symonds, OUT: bowled! gone! short ball pitched outside off
stump, Symonds pulls, gets an edge onto the stumps, good wicket.
Australia 210/7, Partnership of 11
A Symonds b Nel 13 (29b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 66 (maiden) Australia 210/7
A Nel 13-3-17-1
SK Warne 9* (12b 1x4)
66.1 Langeveldt to Warne, one run, short and wide outside off stump, cut
away to the deep backward point.
66.2 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, short of length, pitched outside off
stump, pushed to the off side.
66.3 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, good ball coming in, played back to the
bowler.
66.4 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, short and rising delivery pitched
outside off stump, Lee Stands tall and defends at his feet.
66.5 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, good ball swinging in from outside off
stump, pushed to the mid-off region.
66.6 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, fuller length outside off stump, driven
to the mid-off region.
End of over 67 (1 run) Australia 211/7
CK Langeveldt 13-1-66-0 (3nb)
SK Warne 10* (13b 1x4) B Lee 0* (5b)
67.1 Nel to Warne, legbye: one run, drifting on the pads, off the pad to
the onside, one leg bye taken.
67.2 Nel to Lee, no run, short of length pitched outside off stump, Lee
goes back and punches to the mid-off region.
67.3 Nel to Lee, no run, pitched up, Lee moves forward and drives to the
mid-off region.
67.4 Nel to Lee, no run, good ball pitched outside off stump, Lee
playing away from his body, pushes to the mid-on region.
67.5 Nel to Lee, no run, good ball pitched short of length outside off
stump, Lee playing from the crease, pushes at the ball and gets
beaten.
67.6 Nel to Lee, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, Lee cuts high
in the air to the thirdman fence, good shot!
End of over 68 (5 runs) Australia 216/7
A Nel 14-3-21-1
SK Warne 10* (14b 1x4) B Lee 4* (10b 1x4)
68.1 Langeveldt to Warne, one run, short and wide, Warne cuts to the
deep backward-point region, Ntini fields the ball.
68.2 Langeveldt to Lee, (noball) no run, Langeveldt oversteps, drfiting
down the legside, off the pad, a loud appeal.
68.2 Langeveldt to Lee, (noball) no run, short ball, Lee cuts, mistimes
to the gully region, Langeveldt again oversteps again.
68.2 Langeveldt to Lee, FOUR, good shot! pitched outside off stump, Lee
moves forward and drives it well to the long-off fence.
68.3 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, good ball coming in, played to the mid-
on region.
68.4 Langeveldt to Lee, two runs, fuller length ball, Lee drives to the
sweeper cover, couple of runs taken.
68.5 Langeveldt to Lee, no run
68.6 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, good ball, pushed to the mid-on region.
End of over 69 (9 runs) Australia 225/7
CK Langeveldt 14-1-75-0 (5nb)
SK Warne 11* (15b 1x4) B Lee 10* (17b 2x4)
Players are having a break for drinks.
Match State: Drinks
69.1 Nel to Warne, no run, short delivery, cut away to gully fielder
69.2 Nel to Warne, no run, bouncer down the legside
69.3 Nel to Warne, no run, again a bouncer from Nel but down the legside
again
69.4 Nel to Warne, no run, Nel being wayward here, down the legside
69.5 Nel to Warne, no run, defended awkwardly to gully region
69.6 Nel to Warne, one run, short and sharp on the stumps, Warne sways
away and hits him on the shoulder but given as bat run.;defended
awkwardly to gully region
End of over 70 (1 run) Australia 226/7
A Nel 15-3-22-1
SK Warne 12* (21b 1x4) B Lee 10* (17b 2x4)
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70.1 Langeveldt to Warne, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, Warne
slashes at it and gets a big edge over the lone slip fielder
70.2 Langeveldt to Warne, one run, pulled away to deep mid-wicket
70.3 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, defended to mid-off region
70.4 Langeveldt to Lee, FOUR, pitched up on the off stump, Lee drives
beautifully down the ground to long-on fence
70.5 Langeveldt to Lee, no run
70.6 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, cut away to point fielder
End of over 71 (9 runs) Australia 235/7
CK Langeveldt 15-1-84-0 (5nb)
SK Warne 17* (23b 2x4) B Lee 14* (21b 3x4)
71.1 Nel to Warne, no run, driven to mid-on fielder
71.2 Nel to Warne, one run, short delivery on the stumps, Warne pulls it
away to deep mid-wicket region, Lee calls for the second but Warne
says no
71.3 Nel to Lee, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
nipping back in, defended to onside
71.4 Nel to Lee, no run, short ball, Lee goes back and defends back to
the bowler, ball did not bounce as Lee expected to be!
71.5 Nel to Lee, no run, Dropped! slower delivery around the off stump,
ball doesnt come on, Lee reaching to it going for a big drive,
flat in the air straight to Langeveldt at mid-on who drops a
sitter!
71.6 Nel to Lee, no run, short delivery, Lee gets hit on the glove
End of over 72 (1 run) Australia 236/7
A Nel 16-3-23-1
SK Warne 18* (25b 2x4) B Lee 14* (25b 3x4)
72.1 Langeveldt to Warne, FOUR, short delivery outside off stump, Warne
slashes it hard and ball flies over the slip cordon, races to the
fence
72.2 Langeveldt to Warne, no run, driven to mid-off region
72.3 Langeveldt to Warne, (noball) no run, bouncer, Warne ducks
underneath
72.3 Langeveldt to Warne, two runs, good length ball outside off stump,
Warne lofts over cover fielder for a couple of runs
72.4 Langeveldt to Warne, OUT: Gone! good length delivery on the off
stump, nipping in, Warne moves across and tries to work away
onside, misses the line and ball hits the pads right in front of
the stumps, Bucknor makes the decision
Australia 243/8, Partnership of 33
SK Warne lbw b Langeveldt 24 (30b 3x4 0x6)
B Lee 14* (25b 3x4) CK Langeveldt 15.4-1-91-1 (6nb)
Bracken comes in
72.5 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, inside edge onto pads
72.6 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, bouncer, left alone
End of over 73 (7 runs) Australia 243/8
CK Langeveldt 16-1-91-1 (6nb)
B Lee 14* (25b 3x4) NW Bracken 0* (2b)
73.1 Nel to Lee, one run, defended to onside and a quick single taken
73.2 Nel to Bracken, no run, around the off stump, turned away to mid-
wicket region
73.3 Nel to Bracken, no run, bouncer, Bracken sways away
73.4 Nel to Bracken, one run, punched on the back-foot to vacant cover
73.5 Nel to Lee, FOUR, full length ball on the leg stump, Lee flicks it
off his legs to backward square leg fence, excellent timing in
that shot!
73.6 Nel to Lee, no run, good length ball, Lee stretches forward and
defends to cover
End of over 74 (6 runs) Australia 249/8
A Nel 17-3-29-1
NW Bracken 1* (5b) B Lee 19* (28b 4x4)
74.1 Langeveldt to Bracken, FOUR, short of length and width outside off
stump, Bracken just smashes on his front-foot to cover fence
74.2 Langeveldt to Bracken, FOUR, good length ball outside off stump,
Bracken plays with an angled bat and gets an edge down to thirdman
fence
74.3 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, on the stumps, defended back to the
bowler
74.4 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, pitched up on the middle stump,
driven to mid-on
74.5 Langeveldt to Bracken, one run, on the leg stump, Bracken turns it
away behind square, roar in the crowd as Langeveldt concedes 100
runs!
74.6 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 75 (9 runs) Australia 258/8
CK Langeveldt 17-1-100-1 (6nb)
NW Bracken 10* (10b 2x4) B Lee 19* (29b 4x4)
75.1 Nel to Bracken, OUT: Gone! short of length ball outside off stump,
given width and nipping in a bit, not much of footwork from
Bracken, goes for the cut and gets a nick to Boucher who takes a
simple catch
Australia 258/9, Partnership of 15
NW Bracken c Boucher b Nel 10 (11b 2x4 0x6)
B Lee 19* (29b 4x4) A Nel 17.1-3-29-2
McGrath walks in
75.2 Nel to McGrath, OUT: All out! short of length delivery around the
off stump, straightening this time, McGrath goes back to defend
but gets a faint nick to Boucher who takes his third catch
Australia 258/10, Partnership of 0
GD McGrath c Boucher b Nel 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
B Lee 19* (29b 4x4) A Nel 17.2-3-29-3
Its been great start for the South Africans to the series bowling
out Aussies in a single day.
Ntini has been the star performer for them picking up 5 wickets and
all of his wickets were of the top order
Nel and Pollock supporting him well, Pollock giving the crucial
breakthrough by picking the wicket of Ponting who was all set for
a big one.
Match State: Innings Break
Now having the bowlers done an extremely brilliant job, its upto
the Proteas batsman to consolidate
Players are on the middle. Villiers and Smith to open. McGrath to
start for the Aussies
0.1 McGrath to de Villiers, FOUR, Shot! short delivery on the stumps,
Villiers rocks back and pulls handsomely to square leg fence
0.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
0.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
0.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, Villiers stretches forward and lets
it go to keeper
0.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone again outside off stump
0.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length on the off stump,
defended on the back-foot to cover region
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (trail by 254 runs)
GD McGrath 1-0-4-0
GC Smith 0* (0b) AB de Villiers 4* (6b 1x4)
Lee to share the new ball, Smith to face his first ball
1.1 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
1.2 Lee to Smith, three runs, full length ball on the leg stump, Smith
flicks it off his legs to deep mid-wicket region
1.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the off stump, swinging
in, defended to square leg region
1.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
1.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, full length ball on the middle and leg
stump, defended to mid-on
1.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the middle stump, Villiers
gets his bat down, defends down the wicket
End of over 2 (3 runs) South Africa 7/0 (trail by 251 runs)
B Lee 1-0-3-0
GC Smith 3* (2b) AB de Villiers 4* (10b 1x4)
Aussies not happy with the ball, Umpires have a discussion and they
call for a replacement
2.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, short delivery on the leg stump, Smith
tucks it away behind square, Hodge picks and throws at the stumps,
thirdd umpire called for
Villiers is well in but he jumps off beacuse the ball was in line
with him but he cant be given out since he is taking an evasive
action there
2.2 McGrath to de Villiers, three runs, punched on the back-foot to
cover region
2.3 McGrath to Smith, FOUR, short delivery on the off stump, moving
away, Smith goes back and punches behind point
2.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended
2.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on
2.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended to mid-off
End of over 3 (8 runs) South Africa 15/0 (trail by 243 runs)
GD McGrath 2-0-12-0
AB de Villiers 7* (11b 1x4) GC Smith 8* (7b 1x4)
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3.1 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, good ball on the off stump, Villiers
moves back to defend, gets an outside edge between gully and slip
cordon, ball runs away to the fence
3.2 Lee to de Villiers, one run, on the middle and leg stump, turned
away to vacant mid-wicket region
3.3 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
3.4 Lee to Smith, no run, full length ball on the stumps, pushed back
to the bowler
3.5 Lee to Smith, one run, pushed into cover and a single taken
3.6 Lee to de Villiers, (noball) bye: FOUR, bouncer high and over,
Gilchrist jumps up to collect but is well over
There is a discussion again for the change of ball but Umpires
doesnt go fot it
3.6 Lee to de Villiers, (noball) no run, short and sharp bouncer
directed well, defended again down the wicket
3.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, bouncer directed well onto Villiers,
batsman takes his eyes off the ball, defended awkwardly to gully
region
End of over 4 (12 runs) South Africa 27/0 (trail by 231 runs)
B Lee 2-0-15-0 (2nb)
GC Smith 9* (10b 1x4) AB de Villiers 12* (16b 2x4)
4.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, pushed to mid-on and a quick single
taken
4.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, Villiers shoulders arms, nips back and hits on the pad,
loud shout turned down
4.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, edged but falls in front of the
slip fielder
4.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off stump
4.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
4.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, defended down the wicket
End of over 5 (1 run) South Africa 28/0 (trail by 230 runs)
GD McGrath 3-0-13-0
GC Smith 10* (11b 1x4) AB de Villiers 12* (21b 2x4)
5.1 Bracken to Smith, three runs, on the leg stump, flicked away to
deep mid-wicket region
5.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off stump
5.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball, swinging in,
defended
5.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, left alone
5.5 Bracken to de Villiers, two runs, on the leg stump, flicked away to
fine leg
5.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, full length ball just outside off
stump, swinging in, Villiers goes for the drive but mistimes back
to the bowler
End of over 6 (5 runs) South Africa 33/0 (trail by 225 runs)
NW Bracken 1-0-5-0
GC Smith 13* (12b 1x4) AB de Villiers 14* (26b 2x4)
6.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
6.2 McGrath to Smith, FOUR, on the leg stump, flicked away to mid-
wicket fence
6.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball! short of length ball on the
off stump, nipping away, Smith beaten completely
6.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
6.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
6.6 McGrath to Smith, one run, on the leg stump, flicked away to fine
leg
End of over 7 (5 runs) South Africa 38/0 (trail by 220 runs)
GD McGrath 4-0-18-0
GC Smith 18* (18b 2x4) AB de Villiers 14* (26b 2x4)
Umpires call stumps and thats it for the day.
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Proteas takes advantage on the end of day 1. Having lost the toss,
they took an early wicket of the in-form Hayden. Ponting and
Langer did well with a good partnership but Proteas got crucial
breakthroughs at the right time.
Ponting was looking all set for a big one but Pollock got the
crucial breakthrough. From there on, it was all downhill for the
Aussies and they folded up for 258.
Aussies were looking good at tea break with 175 for 3 wickets but
they lost their last 7 wickets for a mere 78 runs.
Ntini came up with a brilliant bowling performance of 5 wickets and
all 5 being the top order batsmen, Nel and Pollock providing good
support to him.
Please join us for the second days play. Cheers and bye!
Hello and Welcome to the live coverage of the second day's play.
Aussies have a big task at hand and it will be a big test of
character for both the teams.
Players are on the middle. Lee will begin the proceedings and Smith
will face.
7.1 Lee to Smith, no run, short delivery on the middle and off stump,
defended comfortably by Smith, right in line!
7.2 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away, left alone
7.3 Lee to Smith, no run, good ball just outside off stump and going
away from the left-hander, Smith lets it go
7.4 Lee to Smith, no run, fraction short around the off stump, Smith
taps it down to point region
7.5 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball, Smith moves forward and
pushes back to the bowler
7.6 Lee to Smith, no run, pitched up, Smith drives nicely but straight
to mid-off fielder, not much of movement there!
End of over 8 (maiden) South Africa 38/0 (trail by 220 runs)
B Lee 3-1-15-0 (2nb)
AB de Villiers 14* (26b 2x4) GC Smith 18* (24b 2x4)
McGrath will be starting from the other end
8.1 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
8.2 McGrath to de Villiers, one run, length ball on the middle stump,
Villiers just turns it away to short mid-wicket region and a quick
single taken
8.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
outswinger, left alone
8.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball just outside off stump, McGrath
taking it away from Smith, leaves it alone
8.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, pitched up but not full, Smith goes for
the drive but gets at top of the bat straight to mid-off fielder
8.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length on the off stump, Smith
defends it comfortably
End of over 9 (1 run) South Africa 39/0 (trail by 219 runs)
GD McGrath 5-0-19-0
AB de Villiers 15* (28b 2x4) GC Smith 18* (28b 2x4)
9.1 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball, Villiers goes back
but plays it straight to mid-on
9.2 Lee to de Villiers, two runs, short of length ball, Villiers goes
back and plays away from the body behind point, Symonds chases and
batsmen doesnt take his arm
9.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, fraction short on the middle and off
stump, coming in, turned away to square leg region
9.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
9.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good quick bouncer, Villiers sways away
9.6 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, good ball around the off stump, climbing
off the wicket, Villiers moves back to defend but takes the top
edge and flew over the slip cordon
End of over 10 (6 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 213 runs)
B Lee 4-1-21-0 (2nb)
GC Smith 18* (28b 2x4) AB de Villiers 21* (34b 3x4)
10.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
10.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, Smith lets it go
10.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, fraction short on the middle and leg
stump, defended on the back-foot to onside
10.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length around the off stump,
moving away, Smith shoulders arms
10.5 McGrath to Smith, FOUR, Shot! length ball on the middle and off
stump, Smith moves forward and drives through the line straight
down the ground
10.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, fraction short, Smith moves across and
tries to turn it around but not off the centre, ball rolls down
the wicket
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 49/0 (trail by 209 runs)
GD McGrath 6-0-23-0
AB de Villiers 21* (34b 3x4) GC Smith 22* (34b 3x4)
11.1 Lee to de Villiers, three runs, short delivery, Villiers stands
tall and punches through covers, its one for a copybook!
11.2 Lee to Smith, (noball) no run, sharp bouncer, Smith gets down at
the last minute, almost had him cramped
11.2 Lee to Smith, no run, defended down the wicket
Umpires have a discussion about the shape of the ball and they
change it for the second time
11.3 Lee to Smith, legbye: one run, on the middle and leg stump, Smith
moves across and tries to clip it, hits on the pads
11.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
Villiers moves back and goes for punch but the changed one
swinging a bit and batsman beaten
11.5 Lee to de Villiers, (noball) one run, defended to vacant mid-wicket
region
11.5 Lee to Smith, no run, short on the middle and leg stump, swinging
in, hits Smith on the thighs
11.6 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, batsman lets it go
End of over 12 (7 runs) South Africa 56/0 (trail by 202 runs)
B Lee 5-1-27-0 (4nb)
AB de Villiers 25* (37b 3x4) GC Smith 22* (39b 3x4)
12.1 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good balll around the off stump,
Villiers offers no stroke
12.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, outside off stump, left alone
12.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the off stump,
Villiers moves back and defends down straightÿ
12.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, batsman lets it go
12.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball just outside
off stump, shaping away, Villiers fends at it and gets beaten
12.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, pitched outside off stump, lets it
go
End of over 13 (maiden) South Africa 56/0 (trail by 202 runs)
GD McGrath 7-1-23-0
GC Smith 22* (39b 3x4) AB de Villiers 25* (43b 3x4)
13.1 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball around the off stump, Smith
pushes on the front-foot, gets inside half off the bat and ball
rolls down to mid-on
13.2 Lee to Smith, FOUR, full ball outside off stump, angled away, Smith
goes for the drive but slices it in the air between gully and slip
cordon
13.3 Lee to Smith, one run, pitched up, Smith mistimes his drive to
cover region
13.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, cut away nicely but straight to Hodge
at backward point
13.5 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, pitched up just outside off stump,
Villiers moves forward and drives away from his body, gets the
edge but safe between gully and slip cordon again
13.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
point region
End of over 14 (9 runs) South Africa 65/0 (trail by 193 runs)
B Lee 6-1-36-0 (4nb)
GC Smith 27* (42b 4x4) AB de Villiers 29* (46b 4x4)
14.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball around the off stump, shaping
away from Smith, left alone
14.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length ball around the corridor,
moving away and climbing off the wicket, Smith fends and gets
completely beaten
14.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
14.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball on the off stump, coming in
this time, defended with straight bat
14.5 McGrath to Smith, one run, length ball on the middle and off stump,
defended to onside and a quick single taken
14.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 15 (1 run) South Africa 66/0 (trail by 192 runs)
GD McGrath 8-1-24-0
GC Smith 28* (47b 4x4) AB de Villiers 29* (47b 4x4)
15.1 Lee to Smith, one run, pitched up, Smith moves forward and pushes
to mid-off and complete the single easily
15.2 Lee to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, Villiers pushes back to the
bowler, Lee throws it back at the stumps
15.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, cut away on the back-foot, good
fielding by Hodge
15.4 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, fraction short and given width, Villiers
falls back and cuts it away behind point, excellent shot!
15.5 Lee to de Villiers, two runs, turned away to fine leg region, good
running by batsmen
15.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, defended comfortably on the back-foot
End of over 16 (7 runs) South Africa 73/0 (trail by 185 runs)
B Lee 7-1-43-0 (4nb)
GC Smith 29* (48b 4x4) AB de Villiers 35* (52b 5x4)
16.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
16.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, driven to cover region
16.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, Smith tries to drive down, gets inside half off the bat to
onside
16.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball around the off stump, left
alone
16.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
nipping away, Smith fends and beaten, McGrath hitting the good
areas!
16.6 McGrath to Smith, one run, pushed in front of point and an easy
single taken
End of over 17 (1 run) South Africa 74/0 (trail by 184 runs)
GD McGrath 9-1-25-0
GC Smith 30* (54b 4x4) AB de Villiers 35* (52b 5x4)
17.1 Lee to Smith, no run, bouncer, Smith ducks underneath
17.2 Lee to Smith, (noball) no run, bouncer again, Smith ducks
17.2 Lee to Smith, no run, pitched up on the off stump, driven straight
to mid-off fielder
Lee changing the angle, coming round the wicket
17.3 Lee to Smith, no run, bouncer outside off stump, left alone
17.4 Lee to Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
17.5 Lee to Smith, no run, pitched up outside off stump, driven to mid-
off
17.6 Lee to Smith, no run, short delivery, Smith stands tall and cuts
away to Symonds at point
End of over 18 (1 run) South Africa 75/0 (trail by 183 runs)
B Lee 8-1-44-0 (5nb)
AB de Villiers 35* (52b 5x4) GC Smith 30* (61b 4x4)
18.1 McGrath to de Villiers, FOUR, half-volley outside off stump,
Villiers movs forward and drives through covers, good shot!
18.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, driven straight to
exrta-cover
18.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off stump
18.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, fraction short outside off stump,
Villiers cuts it away, Symonds brings off an excellent one-handed
diving stop at backward-point
18.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, defended to cover region
18.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
End of over 19 (4 runs) South Africa 79/0 (trail by 179 runs)
GD McGrath 10-1-29-0
GC Smith 30* (61b 4x4) AB de Villiers 39* (58b 6x4)
Bracken is given the ball
19.1 Bracken to Smith, FOUR, length ball on the middle and leg stump,
Smith turns it around to square leg fence
19.2 Bracken to Smith, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-on
19.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
19.4 Bracken to Smith, OUT: Breakthrough! good length ball but given
width outside off stump, shaping away a bit, Smith moves forward
and goes after it, gets a thick edge, Ponting takes a sharp catch
to his right at second slip!
South Africa 83/1, Partnership of 83
GC Smith c Ponting b Bracken 34 (65b 5x4 0x6)
AB de Villiers 39* (58b 6x4) NW Bracken 1.4-0-9-1
Gibbs comes in
19.5 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, short of length ball on the middle stump,
coming in, defended to short mid-wicket fielder
19.6 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside
End of over 20 (4 runs) South Africa 83/1 (trail by 175 runs)
NW Bracken 2-0-9-1
AB de Villiers 39* (58b 6x4) HH Gibbs 0* (2b)
20.1 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
20.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good ball around the off stump,
Villiers stretches forward and pushes to point region
20.3 McGrath to de Villiers, FOUR, fraction short around the off stump,
Villiers falls back and cuts in front of point, good hard shot!
20.4 McGrath to de Villiers, one run, good ball on the off stump, gets
the leading edge along the ground to cover region
20.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
20.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, half-volley, Gibbs drives to cover and a
good fielding at short cover stops it
End of over 21 (5 runs) South Africa 88/1 (trail by 170 runs)
GD McGrath 11-1-34-0
AB de Villiers 44* (62b 7x4) HH Gibbs 0* (4b)
21.1 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, short of lenght ball around the off
stump, going away, Villiers shoulders arms
21.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the off stump,
defended to cover point, Gibbs looking for a single but sent back
21.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the off stump, coming
in, defended to point region
21.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, full ball swinging into the
batsman, turned away to square leg region
21.5 Bracken to de Villiers, FOUR, swinging into the legs, Villiers
flicks it through mid-wicket, good chase but ball wins the race
21.6 Bracken to de Villiers, two runs, flicked to long leg for a couple
of runs, thats fifty for Villiers!
End of over 22 (6 runs) South Africa 94/1 (trail by 164 runs)
NW Bracken 3-0-15-1
HH Gibbs 0* (4b) AB de Villiers 50* (68b 8x4)
22.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
22.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended to cover region
22.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
22.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good ball just outside off stump, shaping
away, almost drew Gibbs into the stroke but lets it go
22.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
22.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, pitched up, Gibbs moves forward and
pushes back to the bowler
End of over 23 (maiden) South Africa 94/1 (trail by 164 runs)
GD McGrath 12-2-34-0
AB de Villiers 50* (68b 8x4) HH Gibbs 0* (10b)
23.1 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the middle and off
stump, defended nicely with straight bat
23.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, fraction short just outside off
stump, Villiers falls back and cuts but not off the middle
23.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, defended on the back-foot down the
wicket
23.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg
stump, swinging in, Villiers taps it down to mid-on
23.5 Bracken to de Villiers, FOUR, pitched up but not full, not much of
swing, Villiers drives it through the line down the ground,
excellent shot!
23.6 Bracken to de Villiers, one run, Bracken straying into his legs
again, flicked away to fine leg
End of over 24 (5 runs) South Africa 99/1 (trail by 159 runs)
NW Bracken 4-0-20-1
AB de Villiers 55* (74b 9x4) HH Gibbs 0* (10b)
Warne comes onto bowl
24.1 Warne to de Villiers, one run, on the stumps, Villiers comes down
and drives wide off mid-on fielder
24.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted ball, Gibbs edges it to gully,
good diving stop by Hayden
24.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, short ball, defended
24.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted outside leg stump, defended on the
front-foot
24.5 Warne to Gibbs, one run, on the leg stump, swept away to long leg
24.6 Warne to de Villiers, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Villiers
keeps it out
End of over 25 (2 runs) South Africa 101/1 (trail by 157 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-2-0
HH Gibbs 1* (14b) AB de Villiers 56* (76b 9x4)
25.1 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
25.2 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, good ball on the middle and off stump,
defended to onside
25.3 Bracken to Gibbs, FOUR, width outside off stump, Gibbs moves
forward and smashes to cover fence, ball reaches the fence like a
rocket!
25.4 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-off
25.5 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
25.6 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended down the wicket
End of over 26 (4 runs) South Africa 105/1 (trail by 153 runs)
NW Bracken 5-0-24-1
AB de Villiers 56* (76b 9x4) HH Gibbs 5* (20b 1x4)
26.1 Warne to de Villiers, no run, tossed up, Villers comes down the
track and pushes to mid-wicket
26.2 Warne to de Villiers, no run, full ball on the stumps, Villiers
drives down to mid-on
26.3 Warne to de Villiers, one run, pitched outside leg stump, turned
away to square leg region
26.4 Warne to Gibbs, one run, full ball outside leg stump, Gibbs sweeps
down to fine leg
26.5 Warne to de Villiers, one run, half-volley on the leg stump, driven
wide of mid-on fielder, Lee moves across and cuts it
26.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flat and full on the leg stump, pushed back
to the bowler
End of over 27 (3 runs) South Africa 108/1 (trail by 150 runs)
SK Warne 2-0-5-0
AB de Villiers 58* (80b 9x4) HH Gibbs 6* (22b 1x4)
27.1 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
27.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, angled away outside off stump, left
alone
27.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, Bracken bowling outside off stump,
left alone again
27.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, straightening, Villiers goes for the cut, gets the bottom
edge and ball rolls to Gilchrist
27.5 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, pitched outside off stump and
swinging away further, Villiers offers no stroke
27.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, left alone again
End of over 28 (maiden) South Africa 108/1 (trail by 150 runs)
NW Bracken 6-1-24-1
HH Gibbs 6* (22b 1x4) AB de Villiers 58* (86b 9x4)
28.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, short of length on the leg stump, not much
of turn, defended down the wicket
28.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good ball on the off stump, Gibbs pushes on
the up bit in the air back to the bowler
28.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, mistimed cut to Symonds at cover
28.4 Warne to Gibbs, FOUR, fraction short and turning away, Gibbs falls
back and cuts in front of cover, good shot!
28.5 Warne to Gibbs, FOUR, flighted and full ball, Gibbs drives through
the covers, excellent timing and placement!
28.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, driven back to the bowler
End of over 29 (8 runs) South Africa 116/1 (trail by 142 runs)
SK Warne 3-0-13-0
AB de Villiers 58* (86b 9x4) HH Gibbs 14* (28b 3x4)
29.1 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, defended to cover region
29.2 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good length ball, pushed on the
front-foot to cover
29.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
29.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, glided away to gully
29.5 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, Villiers defends down
the wicket
29.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, pitched outside off stump and
swinging further away, Villiers shoulders arms
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 116/1 (trail by 142 runs)
NW Bracken 7-2-24-1
HH Gibbs 14* (28b 3x4) AB de Villiers 58* (92b 9x4)
30.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good ball, Gibbs moves forward and defends,
gets the edge to Hayden but along the ground
30.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted delivery, Gibbs plays it down in
control to short thirdman region
30.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover
30.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, Warne pushes through on the leg stump,
Gibbs gets the bat down in time and pushes to mid-on
30.5 Warne to Gibbs, one run, tossed up outside leg stump, swept away to
long leg region
30.6 Warne to de Villiers, two runs, short on the leg stump, turned away
to deep square leg region, good running!
End of over 31 (3 runs) South Africa 119/1 (trail by 139 runs)
SK Warne 4-0-16-0
HH Gibbs 15* (33b 3x4) AB de Villiers 60* (93b 9x4)
Lee back onto the attack
31.1 Lee to Gibbs, no run, good length ball on the off stump, pushed to
mid-on
31.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short delivery on the off stump, Gibbs stands
tall and punches to cover fielder
31.3 Lee to Gibbs, no run, pitched up around the off stump, Gibbs drives
on the up, good diving stop to his left by Langer at extra-cover
31.4 Lee to Gibbs, no run, fraction short and not much of movement,
Gibbs punches to extra-cover
31.5 Lee to Gibbs, no run, good ball on the off stump, nipping a bit
into Gibbs, batsman tries to drive through the line, gets an
inside edge onto pads
31.6 Lee to Gibbs, one run, length ball outside off stump, Gibbs drives
away from his body, in the air but safe, ball rolls to deep point
region
End of over 32 (1 run) South Africa 120/1 (trail by 138 runs)
B Lee 9-1-45-0 (5nb)
HH Gibbs 16* (39b 3x4) AB de Villiers 60* (93b 9x4)
32.1 Warne to Gibbs, one run, tossed up on the leg stump, Gibbs nicely
rolls down his wrist and sweeps to deep square leg region
32.2 Warne to de Villiers, no run, nicely tossed up on the leg stump,
Villiers caught in two minds, gets the bat down at the last minute
32.3 Warne to de Villiers, no run, beaten around the off stump on the
back-foot, sharp turn!
32.4 Warne to de Villiers, no run, flat on the stumps, Villiers digs it
out down the wicket
32.5 Warne to de Villiers, one run, turned away to backward square leg
region
32.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good turn off the wicket, Gibbs goes back
and caught in two minds, thats an excellent over from Warne!
End of over 33 (2 runs) South Africa 122/1 (trail by 136 runs)
SK Warne 5-0-18-0
AB de Villiers 61* (97b 9x4) HH Gibbs 17* (41b 3x4)
33.1 Lee to de Villiers, no run, ohh! good sharp bouncer, Villiers tries
to stay away but hits on the viser, good pace!
33.2 Lee to de Villiers, one run, punched on the back-foot to cover
region
33.3 Lee to Gibbs, FOUR, short delivery, Gibbs goes back and pulls to
mid-wicket fence, excellent control in that shot!
33.4 Lee to Gibbs, OUT: Gone! short of length ball just outside off
stump, Gibbs falls back and tries to smash it away, gets an inside
edge onto the stumps, poor shot and a good breakthrough for
Aussies before lunch break!
South Africa 127/2, Partnership of 44
HH Gibbs b Lee 21 (43b 4x4 0x6)
AB de Villiers 62* (99b 9x4) B Lee 9.4-1-50-1 (5nb)
Rudolph walks in
33.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length around the off stump,
shaping away, left alone
Lee jogging back to get one more over before lunch
33.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, just outside off stump, Rudolph shoulders
arms
End of over 34 (5 runs) South Africa 127/2 (trail by 131 runs)
B Lee 10-1-50-1 (5nb)
AB de Villiers 62* (99b 9x4) JA Rudolph 0* (2b)
34.1 Warne to de Villiers, one run, pushed to mid-on and a single taken
34.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot
34.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up, defended on the front-foot
34.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
34.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good ball around the off stump, bat-pad
defends down the wicket
34.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up, driven to mid-off fielder
End of over 35 (1 run) South Africa 128/2 (trail by 130 runs)
SK Warne 6-0-19-0
AB de Villiers 63* (100b 9x4) JA Rudolph 0* (7b)
Umpires call Lunch and please join us after a 40-minute break
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back to the post lunch session. Villiers is batting really
well and Rudolph is just in.
35.1 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short delivery, Villiers tries to turn
it around gets the leading edge but falls safe
35.2 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short just outside off stump, Villiers
goes back and taps to point region
35.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, driven to extra-cover
35.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, half-volley outside off stump, Villiers
strokes away to cover
35.5 Lee to de Villiers, FOUR, width outside off stump, Villiers square
drives on the front-foot, excellent placement!
35.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, stroked away on the front-foot to point
End of over 36 (4 runs) South Africa 132/2 (trail by 126 runs)
B Lee 11-1-54-1 (5nb)
JA Rudolph 0* (7b) AB de Villiers 67* (106b 10x4)
Warne to continue
36.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, googly outside off stump, left alone
36.2 Warne to Rudolph, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
and an easy single taken
36.3 Warne to de Villiers, no run, Villiers uses his feet and pushes to
mid-wicket region
36.4 Warne to de Villiers, one run, tossed up, Villiers comes down the
track and pushes to mid-off and a single taken easily
36.5 Warne to Rudolph, one run, pushed to cover region and an easy
single taken
36.6 Warne to de Villiers, OUT: leg-break bit quicker on the leg stump,
Villiers moves forward and tries to on-drive, drift makes him miss
the line and finds the gap between bat and pad, clips the pads on
the way to stumps!
South Africa 135/3, Partnership of 8
AB de Villiers b Warne 68 (109b 10x4 0x6)
End of over 37 (3 runs) South Africa 135/3 (trail by 123 runs)
SK Warne 7-0-22-1
JA Rudolph 2* (10b)
Warne equals the great Dennis Lillee for the highest number of
wickets in a calendar year
Prince comes in
37.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
37.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer again, batsman lets it go
37.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
37.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good ball, angled across, Rudolph fends and
gets beaten
37.5 Lee to Rudolph, (noball) no run, bouncer, left alone
37.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, batsman
lets it go
37.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, down the legside
End of over 38 (1 run) South Africa 136/3 (trail by 122 runs)
B Lee 12-1-55-1 (6nb)
AG Prince 0* (0b) JA Rudolph 2* (17b)
38.1 Warne to Prince, no run, left alone, big leg-break from the rough
38.2 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump, batsman leaves it alone
38.3 Warne to Prince, no run, defended on the back-foot
38.4 Warne to Prince, no run, bit short around the off stump, punched to
mid-off
38.5 Warne to Prince, no run, tossed up, Prince turns it and a tough
chance for the short-leg fielder
38.6 Warne to Prince, no run, flat on the stumps, batsman moves forward
to defend, inside edge onto pads, just falls in front of the
forward short-leg fielder
End of over 39 (maiden) South Africa 136/3 (trail by 122 runs)
SK Warne 8-1-22-1
JA Rudolph 2* (17b) AG Prince 0* (6b)
Lee coming round the wicket
39.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
39.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short delivery, defended on the back-foot
to point region
39.3 Lee to Rudolph, one run, pushed to cover point and an easy single
taken
back over the wicket to Prince
39.4 Lee to Prince, (noball) one run, full length ball angled across,
sliced away to gully and a misfield fetching a single
39.4 Lee to Rudolph, one run, short delivery, punched in front of point
39.5 Lee to Prince, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
39.6 Lee to Prince, no run, defended down the wicket
End of over 40 (4 runs) South Africa 140/3 (trail by 118 runs)
B Lee 13-1-59-1 (7nb)
JA Rudolph 4* (21b) AG Prince 1* (9b)
40.1 Warne to Rudolph, FOUR, short delivery outside off stump, cut away
nicely to point fence
40.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, pushed on the front-foot to cover region
40.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, fraction short, defended
40.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph gets in line and taps it down the
wicket
40.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run
40.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 41 (4 runs) South Africa 144/3 (trail by 114 runs)
SK Warne 9-1-26-1
AG Prince 1* (9b) JA Rudolph 8* (27b 1x4)
41.1 Lee to Prince, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
angled across, Prince shoulders arms to it
41.2 Lee to Prince, no run, full length ball, Prince drives away from
the body to Hayden at gully
41.3 Lee to Prince, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
nipping away, Prince moves back and defends away from the body,
gets the edge but doe not carry to Ponting at second slip
41.4 Lee to Prince, one run, yorker on the leg stump, Prince walks
across and exposes the leg stump, flicks it to fine leg
41.5 Lee to Rudolph, OUT: One more gone! fraction short around the off
stump, shaping out, rudolph goes back and fends at it, gets the
outside edge to Langer who takes a good low catch at third slip
South Africa 145/4, Partnership of 10
JA Rudolph c Langer b Lee 8 (28b 1x4 0x6)
AG Prince 2* (13b) B Lee 13.5-1-60-2 (7nb)
Kemp walks inÿ
41.6 Lee to Kemp, no run, left alone around the off stump
End of over 42 (1 run) South Africa 145/4 (trail by 113 runs)
B Lee 14-1-60-2 (7nb)
AG Prince 2* (13b) JM Kemp 0* (1b)
42.1 Warne to Prince, one run, Prince charges down the track, Warne
follows into him, Prince adjusts and turns it away behind square
42.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat on the leg stump, hits on the pad
42.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, pushed to short cover region
42.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kemp goes for
the sweep and misses it, ball clips the pad and loops to forward
short-leg fielder, loud shout turned down
42.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat on the leg stump, Kemp getting bit
cramped there, ball takes off the pads to forward short-leg
42.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted around the off stump, Kemp slices
away to cover region
End of over 43 (1 run) South Africa 146/4 (trail by 112 runs)
SK Warne 10-1-27-1
AG Prince 3* (14b) JM Kemp 0* (6b)
43.1 Lee to Prince, no run, full length ball on the off stump, Prince
pushes and gets the edge to Hayden at gully
43.2 Lee to Prince, no run, short of length ball just outside off stump,
angled away, batsman lets it go
43.3 Lee to Prince, no run, further outside off stump, left alone
43.4 Lee to Prince, two runs, pitched up on the off stump, Prince just
taps it down the ground to long-off region for a couple of runs
43.5 Lee to Prince, no run, good length ball on the off stump, off-
cutter, Prince gets the edge along the ground to third slip
43.6 Lee to Prince, no run, defended nicely down the wicket
End of over 44 (2 runs) South Africa 148/4 (trail by 110 runs)
B Lee 15-1-62-2 (7nb)
JM Kemp 0* (6b) AG Prince 5* (20b)
44.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, full ball just outside leg stump, Kemp tries
to turn but misses, not much of turn there else would have been
all over for Kemp
44.2 Warne to Kemp, one run, swept away to fine leg
44.3 Warne to Prince, one run, driven wide of mid-on fielder, McGrath
does well
44.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
44.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, Good ball! flighted delivery on the middle
and off stump, drifting in and spinning off the wicket, Kemp moves
forward to defend but completely beaten
44.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, this time Kemp defends it well on the front-
foot
End of over 45 (2 runs) South Africa 150/4 (trail by 108 runs)
SK Warne 11-1-29-1
AG Prince 6* (21b) JM Kemp 1* (11b)
45.1 Lee to Prince, no run, bouncer down the legside
45.2 Lee to Prince, no run, ggod ball on the middle and off stump,
defended on the front-foot
45.3 Lee to Prince, no run, fraction short on the leg stump, nipping
away, defended to mid-on on the back-foot
45.4 Lee to Prince, no run, short of length and given width, shaping
away, Prince frees his arms and goes after it but gets beaten
45.5 Lee to Prince, no run, full length ball on the middle and leg
stump, Prince walks across and tries to flick, misses and gets on
the pads, loud appeal turned down, looks lucky for Prince!
45.6 Lee to Prince, three runs, good ball on the off stump, driven on
the up through covers for a couple of runs
End of over 46 (3 runs) South Africa 153/4 (trail by 105 runs)
B Lee 16-1-65-2 (7nb)
AG Prince 9* (27b) JM Kemp 1* (11b)
46.1 Warne to Prince, no run, googly outside off stump, left alone
46.2 Warne to Prince, no run, padded away outside off stump
46.3 Warne to Prince, one run, turned away behind square
46.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, full ball outside leg stump, swept away to
short fine leg fielder
46.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, length ball on the off stump, defended down
the wicket
46.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, nicely tossed up on the middle stump, Kemp
defends on the front-foot
End of over 47 (1 run) South Africa 154/4 (trail by 104 runs)
SK Warne 12-1-30-1
AG Prince 10* (30b) JM Kemp 1* (14b)
McGrath back onto the attack
47.1 McGrath to Prince, no run, short of length around the off stump,
nipping away, left alone
47.2 McGrath to Prince, no run, left alone outside off stump
47.3 McGrath to Prince, no run, McGrath bowling around the off stump and
moving it away, Prince shoulders arms to it
47.4 McGrath to Prince, one run, good length ball on the stumps, coming
in, defended to mid-wicket region and a single taken
47.5 McGrath to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover region
47.6 McGrath to Kemp, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on fielder
End of over 48 (1 run) South Africa 155/4 (trail by 103 runs)
GD McGrath 13-2-35-0
AG Prince 11* (34b) JM Kemp 1* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
Drinks called into the field
48.1 Warne to Prince, one run, turning in from outside off stump, Prince
goes back and turns it around to deep square leg region
48.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up just outside leg stump, defended
back to the bowler
48.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
48.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Kemp
defends it to point region
48.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, flipper on the leg stump, Kemp moves across
and gets on the pads
48.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, full and flat leg-break outside the leg
stump, paddled to fine leg
End of over 49 (1 run) South Africa 156/4 (trail by 102 runs)
SK Warne 13-1-31-1
AG Prince 12* (35b) JM Kemp 1* (21b)
49.1 McGrath to Prince, FOUR, good length ball around the off stump,
Prince moves forward and defends it with soft hands, gets the edge
to thirdman region
49.2 McGrath to Prince, no run, defended comfortably on the back-foot
49.3 McGrath to Prince, no run, short of length ball on the middle
stump, moving away, defended to gully region
49.4 McGrath to Prince, one run, good length ball on the stumps, Prince
walks across and pushes, gets the outside half of the bat to cover
region
49.5 McGrath to Kemp, no run, fraction short outside off stump, cut away
straight to Symonds at point
49.6 McGrath to Kemp, no run, short of length ball just outside off
stump, left alone
End of over 50 (5 runs) South Africa 161/4 (trail by 97 runs)
GD McGrath 14-2-40-0
AG Prince 17* (39b 1x4) JM Kemp 1* (23b)
50.1 Warne to Prince, no run, padded away outside off stump
50.2 Warne to Prince, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Prince covers
and lets it go
50.3 Warne to Prince, no run, big leg-break from the rough, Prince goes
back and shapes to cut but gets on the glove
50.4 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump, Prince covers and lets
it go
50.5 Warne to Prince, no run, defended on the back-foot
50.6 Warne to Prince, no run, flat and straight on the off stump, Prince
does well to keep it out
End of over 51 (maiden) South Africa 161/4 (trail by 97 runs)
SK Warne 14-2-31-1
JM Kemp 1* (23b) AG Prince 17* (45b 1x4)
51.1 McGrath to Kemp, no run, pitched up just outside off stump, Kemp
strokes it straight to mid-off fielder
51.2 McGrath to Kemp, FOUR, given width outside off stump, Kemp gets
forward and smashes to extra-cover fence, power packed shot!
51.3 McGrath to Kemp, two runs, slower delivery on the off stump, Kemp
just goes through with the shot, ball goes over and wide of mid-on
fielder
51.4 McGrath to Kemp, no run, yorker on the off stump, batsman digs it
out
51.5 McGrath to Kemp, no run, bouncer, Kemp ducks underneath
51.6 McGrath to Kemp, OUT: Gone! slower delivery around the off stump,
Kemp drives and goes through with the shot, flat and straight in
the air to Hodge at wide mid-off
South Africa 167/5, Partnership of 22
JM Kemp c Hodge b McGrath 7 (29b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 52 (6 runs) South Africa 167/5 (trail by 91 runs)
GD McGrath 15-2-46-1
AG Prince 17* (45b 1x4)
Boucher comes in and will be at the other end
52.1 Warne to Prince, no run, bat-pad defends to cover region
52.2 Warne to Prince, one run, on the off stump, swept away to deep
square leg region
52.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, flat and full on the off stump, pushed
back to the bowler
52.4 Warne to Boucher, one run, tossed up on the leg stump, swept away
to deep square leg
52.5 Warne to Prince, no run, flat and fraction short around the off
stump, Prince moves across and defends to onside
52.6 Warne to Prince, no run, turned away to mid-wicket region
End of over 53 (2 runs) South Africa 169/5 (trail by 89 runs)
SK Warne 15-2-33-1
MV Boucher 1* (2b) AG Prince 18* (49b 1x4)
53.1 McGrath to Boucher, no run, full toss, Boucher taps it down to mid-
on region
53.2 McGrath to Boucher, three runs, full length ball on the middle
stump, turned away in front of square
53.3 McGrath to Prince, FOUR, down the legside, Prince glances away fine
to the fence
53.4 McGrath to Prince, no run, good ball on the off stump, pushed to
mid-off fielder
53.5 McGrath to Prince, three runs, good length ball around the off
stump, Prince gets forward and drives on the up through covers,
good shot!
53.6 McGrath to Boucher, no run, short of length outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 54 (10 runs) South Africa 179/5 (trail by 79 runs)
GD McGrath 16-2-56-1
AG Prince 25* (52b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (5b)
Warne coming round the wicket to Prince
54.1 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump, padded away
54.2 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump, Prince goes for the
sweep and gets on the helmet
54.3 Warne to Prince, no run, way outside off stump, left alone
54.4 Warne to Prince, no run, flighted ball, Prince drives to mid-off
fielder
54.5 Warne to Prince, no run, nicely tossed up and bowled a bit slow,
Prince goes for a big drive trying to hit through vacant cover but
gets inside edge to short-leg fielder
54.6 Warne to Prince, no run, flipper too short, Prince taps it to short
mid-wicket fielder
End of over 55 (maiden) South Africa 179/5 (trail by 79 runs)
SK Warne 16-3-33-1
MV Boucher 4* (5b) AG Prince 25* (58b 2x4)
55.1 McGrath to Boucher, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
55.2 McGrath to Boucher, no run, pitched outside off stump again,
Boucher offers no stroke
55.3 McGrath to Boucher, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Boucher stretches and reaches for the ball, ball goes to gully
region
55.4 McGrath to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off stump
55.5 McGrath to Boucher, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
55.6 McGrath to Boucher, no run, fraction short outside off stump,
Boucher stands tall and pushes to cover fielder
End of over 56 (maiden) South Africa 179/5 (trail by 79 runs)
GD McGrath 17-3-56-1
AG Prince 25* (58b 2x4) MV Boucher 4* (11b)
56.1 Warne to Prince, no run, Prince comes down the track, tries to turn
it around but gets on the pads
56.2 Warne to Prince, no run, defended to short-leg fielder
56.3 Warne to Prince, no run, way outside off stump, left alone easily
56.4 Warne to Prince, no run, flighted ball in the rough, Prince goes
back and allows the ball to come, defends it nicely
56.5 Warne to Prince, two runs, fraction short outside off stump, Prince
taps it to vacant cover for a couple of runs
56.6 Warne to Prince, no run, short delivery turning into the leg stump,
glanced away to fine leg fielder
End of over 57 (2 runs) South Africa 181/5 (trail by 77 runs)
SK Warne 17-3-35-1
MV Boucher 4* (11b) AG Prince 27* (64b 2x4)
57.1 McGrath to Boucher, no run, way outside off stump and moving
further away, left alone
57.2 McGrath to Boucher, three runs, half-volley outside off stump,
Boucher stretches forward and drives through covers, good timing
and placement!
57.3 McGrath to Prince, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg stump,
driven back to the bowler
57.4 McGrath to Prince, no run, length ball, defended to onside
McGrath coming round the wicket to Prince
57.5 McGrath to Prince, no run, left alone outside off stump
57.6 McGrath to Prince, no run, defended to cover point region, Symonds
moves in quickly
End of over 58 (3 runs) South Africa 184/5 (trail by 74 runs)
GD McGrath 18-3-59-1
MV Boucher 7* (13b) AG Prince 27* (68b 2x4)
58.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, flat on the leg stump, Boucher pushes on
the up to mid-on
58.2 Warne to Boucher, one run, flighted ball on the off stump, pushed
to cover and a quick single taken
58.3 Warne to Prince, no run, way outside off stump, left alone
58.4 Warne to Prince, no run, tossed up, Prince charges down and pushes
in the air, just falls away from Warne
58.5 Warne to Prince, one run, turned away off his legs to square leg
region
58.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, tossed up on the off stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot
End of over 59 (2 runs) South Africa 186/5 (trail by 72 runs)
SK Warne 18-3-37-1
AG Prince 28* (71b 2x4) MV Boucher 8* (16b)
Bracken back onto the attack
59.1 Bracken to Prince, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
nipping in, left alone
59.2 Bracken to Prince, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Prince
goes back and punches to cover
59.3 Bracken to Prince, no run, defended on the back-foot to point
region
59.4 Bracken to Prince, no run, fraction short outside off stump, Prince
frees his arms but gets beaten
59.5 Bracken to Prince, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Prince drives on the front-foot, good fielding at backward point
by Symonds
59.6 Bracken to Prince, no run, Prince punches on the back-foot to cover
region
End of over 60 (maiden) South Africa 186/5 (trail by 72 runs)
NW Bracken 8-3-24-1
MV Boucher 8* (16b) AG Prince 28* (77b 2x4)
60.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, flighted ball outside off stump, left
alone
60.2 Warne to Boucher, one run, drifting into the legs, full ball,
glanced away to deep square leg
60.3 Warne to Prince, no run, fraction short and turning in, down the
legside, good work by Gilchrist
60.4 Warne to Prince, OUT: flat leg-break outside off stump, turning in
from the rough, Prince goes back and tries to work it away, misses
and gets on the pads, loud shout and Bucknor gives his decision
South Africa 187/6, Partnership of 20
AG Prince lbw b Warne 28 (79b 2x4 0x6)
MV Boucher 9* (18b) SK Warne 18.4-3-38-2
Warne crosses the highest number of wickets in a calendar year held
by Lillie from 1981. Crowd gives him a standing ovation!
Pollock walks in
60.5 Warne to Pollock, no run, flipper on the middle stump, pushed to
cover region
60.6 Warne to Pollock, no run, defended on the front-foot
End of over 61 (1 run) South Africa 187/6 (trail by 71 runs)
SK Warne 19-3-38-2
MV Boucher 9* (18b) SM Pollock 0* (2b)
61.1 Bracken to Boucher, no run, on the leg stump, Boucher plays it
across and gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
61.2 Bracken to Boucher, no run, defended to cover region
61.3 Bracken to Boucher, no run, on the leg stump, turned to mid-wicket
61.4 Bracken to Boucher, no run, defended on the back-foot
61.5 Bracken to Boucher, legbye: one run, yorker outside leg stump,
Boucher tries to turn, gets on the legs and ball rolls to cover
region
61.6 Bracken to Pollock, one run, pushed straight down the ground
End of over 62 (2 runs) South Africa 189/6 (trail by 69 runs)
NW Bracken 9-3-25-1
SM Pollock 1* (3b) MV Boucher 9* (23b)
Umpires take the bails off and please join us after a 20-minute
break
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back to the post tea session. Warne to start the
proceedings and Pollock will be on strike
62.1 Warne to Pollock, FOUR, short ball, Pollock rocks back and cuts it
front of cover, excellent shot!
62.2 Warne to Pollock, no run, defended
62.3 Warne to Pollock, FOUR, fraction short on the stumps, Pollock goes
back and pulls over mid-wicket, good shot!
62.4 Warne to Pollock, no run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
62.5 Warne to Pollock, no run, defended
62.6 Warne to Pollock, no run, flighted ball on the off stump, Pollock
pushes and gets the edge but along the ground to hayden at slip
End of over 63 (8 runs) South Africa 197/6 (trail by 61 runs)
SK Warne 20-3-46-2
MV Boucher 9* (23b) SM Pollock 9* (9b 2x4)
63.1 Bracken to Boucher, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended
down to mid-off
63.2 Bracken to Boucher, no run, mistimed cut to point region
63.3 Bracken to Boucher, no run, defended to cover
63.4 Bracken to Boucher, no run, good ball around the off stump, moving
away a bit, left alone
63.5 Bracken to Boucher, FOUR, short delivery on the leg stump, Boucher
rocks back and pulls to backward square leg fence
63.6 Bracken to Boucher, FOUR, pitched up, Boucher drives down the
ground, McGrath dives over the ball running from mid-off, beats
him and ball goes to long-off fence
End of over 64 (8 runs) South Africa 205/6 (trail by 53 runs)
NW Bracken 10-3-33-1
SM Pollock 9* (9b 2x4) MV Boucher 17* (29b 2x4)
64.1 Warne to Pollock, one run, driven to long-on
64.2 Warne to Boucher, one run, outside leg stump, swept away to deep
square leg
64.3 Warne to Pollock, one run, full length ball, driven to long-off
64.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, nicely tossed up outside off stump,
Boucher gets forward and pushes, gets the edge to backward point
region
64.5 Warne to Boucher, FOUR, fraction short, Boucher goes back and cuts
in front of cover, good shot!
64.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, yorker length ball on the leg stump,
turned away to mid-wicket region, good fielding!
End of over 65 (7 runs) South Africa 212/6 (trail by 46 runs)
SK Warne 21-3-53-2
SM Pollock 11* (11b 2x4) MV Boucher 22* (33b 3x4)
65.1 Bracken to Pollock, FOUR, fraction short and width outside off
stump, Pollock goes back and cuts behind point region, good
counter attacking from these two batsmen!
65.2 Bracken to Pollock, no run, pushed down the wicket
65.3 Bracken to Pollock, no run, length ball on the middle and leg
stump, driven to mid-on
65.4 Bracken to Pollock, one run, pushed on the back-foot to vacant
cover
65.5 Bracken to Boucher, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
65.6 Bracken to Boucher, one run, short again, cut away to deep point
End of over 66 (6 runs) South Africa 218/6 (trail by 40 runs)
NW Bracken 11-3-39-1
MV Boucher 23* (35b 3x4) SM Pollock 16* (15b 3x4)
66.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, tossed up on the middle stump, defended
on the front-foot to cover region
66.2 Warne to Boucher, two runs, swept away to deep square leg region
for a couple of runs
Warne changing the angle, coming round the wicket tring to exploit
the rough
66.3 Warne to Boucher, bye: FOUR, outside leg stump, Boucher gets beaten
and ball goes through Gilchrist legs
66.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, short ball, pulled straight to square leg
fielder
66.5 Warne to Boucher, one run, swept away to fine leg
over the wicket to Pollock
66.6 Warne to Pollock, one run, flat and full around the off stump,
driven wide of mid-off and a quick single taken
End of over 67 (8 runs) South Africa 226/6 (trail by 32 runs)
SK Warne 22-3-57-2
SM Pollock 17* (16b 3x4) MV Boucher 26* (40b 3x4)
67.1 Bracken to Pollock, one run, driven to deep point
67.2 Bracken to Boucher, no run, pitched outside leg stump, Boucher
tries to turn it around but gets on the pads
67.3 Bracken to Boucher, two runs, short of length ball, swinging in,
turned away to long leg for a couple of runs
67.4 Bracken to Boucher, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside
67.5 Bracken to Boucher, FOUR, fraction short, Boucher quick to pick the
length, rocks back and pulls to backward square leg fence
67.6 Bracken to Boucher, no run, driven to mid-off
End of over 68 (7 runs) South Africa 233/6 (trail by 25 runs)
NW Bracken 12-3-46-1
SM Pollock 18* (17b 3x4) MV Boucher 32* (45b 4x4)
68.1 Warne to Pollock, no run, pushed to mid-on
68.2 Warne to Pollock, no run, beaten on the front-foot
68.3 Warne to Pollock, no run, defended to backward point region
68.4 Warne to Pollock, no run, flighted and full, driven to short cover
68.5 Warne to Pollock, FOUR, Pollock charges down the track and takes on
the full, flicks away to mid-wicket fence
68.6 Warne to Pollock, no run, glided away to backward point region
End of over 69 (4 runs) South Africa 237/6 (trail by 21 runs)
SK Warne 23-3-61-2
MV Boucher 32* (45b 4x4) SM Pollock 22* (23b 4x4)
Lee back onto the attack
69.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, fraction short on the off stump, defended
to onside
69.2 Lee to Boucher, FOUR, short of length ball and given width,
outswinger, Boucher goes for the cut, gets the edge and ball flies
over the slip cordonÿ
69.3 Lee to Boucher, no run, defended to cover region
69.4 Lee to Boucher, two runs, length ball on the middle and leg stump,
Boucher pushes in the air but goes through with the shot, ball
goes over the mid-wicket fielder
69.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, defended down the wicket
69.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, pitched up, driven down to mid-off
End of over 70 (6 runs) South Africa 243/6 (trail by 15 runs)
B Lee 17-1-71-2 (7nb)
SM Pollock 22* (23b 4x4) MV Boucher 38* (51b 5x4)
70.1 Warne to Pollock, FOUR, good length ball on the middle stump,
Pollock goes back and pushes, gets the edge wide of Hayden at slip
70.2 Warne to Pollock, no run, flighted ball on the leg stump, defended
on the front-foot
70.3 Warne to Pollock, no run, tossed up around the off stump, Pollock
moves forward and feeling for it, gets beaten by the turn
70.4 Warne to Pollock, no run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
70.5 Warne to Pollock, no run, flighted ball around the off stump,
Pollock covers and lets it go
70.6 Warne to Pollock, no run, fraction short outside leg stump in the
rough, turning sharply, Pollock gets on the body
End of over 71 (4 runs) South Africa 247/6 (trail by 11 runs)
SK Warne 24-3-65-2
MV Boucher 38* (51b 5x4) SM Pollock 26* (29b 5x4)
71.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-off
71.2 Lee to Boucher, one run, glanced away to deep square leg
71.3 Lee to Pollock, no run, bouncer too short, high and over, batsman
ducks underneath, Gilchrist does well to collect it
71.4 Lee to Pollock, one run, pushed on the back-foot to point region
71.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, good ball around the off stump, defended to
gully region
71.6 Lee to Boucher, two runs, good length ball, Boucher drives through
the line, Lee gets his foot onto the ball, Bracken runs from mid-
on and throws but good running completing the second
End of over 72 (4 runs) South Africa 251/6 (trail by 7 runs)
B Lee 18-1-75-2 (7nb)
SM Pollock 27* (31b 5x4) MV Boucher 41* (55b 5x4)
72.1 Warne to Pollock, three runs, short delivery, Pollock goes back and
pulls to mid-wicket, Symonds chases!
72.2 Warne to Boucher, two runs, short again from Warne, Boucher rocks
back and pulls but doesnt middle it, couple of runs taken
back round the wicket
72.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, outside leg stump, swept away to short
fine leg
72.4 Warne to Boucher, three runs, flighted and full, Boucher gets to
the ball and flicks through mid-wicket, good shot!
72.5 Warne to Pollock, FOUR, flipper too short, Pollock puts it away to
mid-wicket fence
72.6 Warne to Pollock, no run, pushed to cover region
End of over 73 (12 runs) South Africa 263/6 (lead by 5 runs)
SK Warne 25-3-77-2
MV Boucher 46* (58b 5x4) SM Pollock 34* (34b 6x4)
Proteas taking the lead in the last over, this is a good counter
attacking partnership!
73.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, good length ball on the off stump, nipping
in, Boucher gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
73.2 Lee to Boucher, one run, defended to cover point and an easy single
taken
73.3 Lee to Pollock, OUT: Breakthrough from Lee! short of length on the
off stump, coming in very slightly, Pollock goes back to defend,
gets the inside edge onto stumps, beaten by sheer pace!
South Africa 264/7, Partnership of 77
SM Pollock b Lee 34 (35b 6x4 0x6)
MV Boucher 47* (60b 5x4) B Lee 18.3-1-76-3 (7nb)
Nel comes in
73.4 Lee to Nel, no run, short delivery, nipping in a long way, batsman
pushes and gets a bottom edge, excellent stop by Gilchrist!
73.5 Lee to Nel, one run, inside edge to short mid-wicket, bit of mix-up
but Nel reaches in
73.6 Lee to Boucher, FOUR, short delivery, Boucher rocks back and pulls
to mid-wicket fence, brings up his fifty in style, thats an
excellent knock!
End of over 74 (6 runs) South Africa 269/7 (lead by 11 runs)
B Lee 19-1-81-3 (7nb)
A Nel 1* (2b) MV Boucher 51* (61b 6x4)
74.1 Warne to Nel, no run, flighted ball, inside edge to onside
74.2 Warne to Nel, no run, pushed on the back-foot back to the bowler
74.3 Warne to Nel, no run, left alone outside off stump
74.4 Warne to Nel, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump, Nel tries
to flick it, gets the outside edge to backward point
74.5 Warne to Nel, no run, flipper on the leg stump, hits Nel on pads
74.6 Warne to Nel, no run, tossed up around the off stump, leg-break,
Nel gets forward to defend but is beaten completely
End of over 75 (maiden) South Africa 269/7 (lead by 11 runs)
SK Warne 26-4-77-2
MV Boucher 51* (61b 6x4) A Nel 1* (8b)
75.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
Boucher shoulders arms to it
75.2 Lee to Boucher, no run, good length ball on the off stump, driven
down to long-on, Boucher doesnt go for the single
75.3 Lee to Boucher, no run, angled into the leg stump, turned away to
mid-wicket
75.4 Lee to Boucher, no run, outside off stump, swinging in, left alone
75.5 Lee to Boucher, one run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to point region
75.6 Lee to Nel, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
nipping in a long way, Nel beaten neck and crop, ball goes over
the stumps
End of over 76 (1 run) South Africa 270/7 (lead by 12 runs)
B Lee 20-1-82-3 (7nb)
MV Boucher 52* (66b 6x4) A Nel 1* (9b)
Match State: Drinks
Warne to continue his 27th over and he is bowling on the trot
76.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, into the rough, Boucher sweeps to short
fine leg fielder
76.2 Warne to Boucher, two runs, flighted ball, Boucher sweeps in front
of square, gets the leading edge for a couple of runs
76.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, Boucher charges down the track and drives
back to the bowler, Warne tries to deflect onto the stumps but
doesnt get it right, Nel would have been out!
76.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, left alone outside leg stump
76.5 Warne to Boucher, no run, Boucher gives room and tries to smash,
gets beaten
76.6 Warne to Boucher, FOUR, full ball, Boucher makes room and drives to
extra-cover fence
End of over 77 (6 runs) South Africa 276/7 (lead by 18 runs)
SK Warne 27-4-83-2
A Nel 1* (9b) MV Boucher 58* (72b 7x4)
77.1 Lee to Nel, no run, left alone outside off stump
77.2 Lee to Nel, no run, pitched up, swinging in, inside edge onto pads
77.3 Lee to Nel, one run, swinging into the legs, glanced away to fine
leg
77.4 Lee to Boucher, three runs, good length ball outside off stump,
Boucher drives on the up in front of point
77.5 Lee to Nel, no run, short outside the off stump, angled in, Nel
plays an awkward looking shot and ends up flat batting it in the
air to the mid-off region, fell well short of the fielder there
77.6 Lee to Nel, no run, excellent yorker, equally well dug out
End of over 78 (4 runs) South Africa 280/7 (lead by 22 runs)
B Lee 21-1-86-3 (7nb)
MV Boucher 61* (73b 7x4) A Nel 2* (14b)
78.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, turning right across from outside the off
stump, bit of extra bounce and the ball goes straight to the first
slip, not sure if it came off the glove but the uppeal is turned
down
78.2 Warne to Boucher, no run, bit of width outside the off stump, cut
away straight to the fielder at silly point
78.3 Warne to Boucher, one run, comes down the track, gets well inside
the line of the delivery and drives it down to long-on for an easy
single
that brings Nel to the fore
78.4 Warne to Nel, no run, turning away from outside the off stump, no
shot offered
78.5 Warne to Nel, one run, fulltoss on the pads and Nel clips it away
to long-leg for a single, not a convincing shot as the ball came
off the inner half of the bat
just the one slip in place for Boucher
78.6 Warne to Boucher, OUT: got'm! tossed up and turning away, Boucher
comes down the track looking to drive it through the off side but
the ball spins away just enough to clip the outside edge, Hayden
at first slips takes a fantastic reflex catch, end of a fine
innings
South Africa 282/8, Partnership of 18
MV Boucher c Hayden b Warne 62 (77b 7x4 0x6)
End of over 79 (2 runs) South Africa 282/8 (lead by 24 runs)
SK Warne 28-4-85-3
A Nel 3* (16b)
that ball was travelling and Hayden took it stretching across,
excellent one handed take that
enter stage left - Charl Langeveldt
79.1 Lee to Nel, no run, bouncer, Nel ducks under it awkwardly
79.2 Lee to Nel, one run, driven wide of the fielder at extra cover
79.3 Lee to Langeveldt, OUT: golden duck! good length delivery and this
one nipped back in sharply, too good a delivery for Langeveldt,
who played down the wrong line and the ball cannons into the pad,
that's plumb and the finger goes up straightaway
South Africa 283/9, Partnership of 1
CK Langeveldt lbw b Lee 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
A Nel 4* (18b) B Lee 21.3-1-87-4 (7nb)
that was wicket number four for Lee, South Africa 9 down!
Ntini si the last man in
79.4 Lee to Ntini, no run, down the leg side, left alone
79.5 Lee to Ntini, one run, short of a good length delivery, drifting on
to middle and leg, Ntini stays back and turns it away on the leg
side, played with soft hands and an easy single is added to the
total
79.6 Lee to Nel, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump,
driven on the up to the point region, diving stop there from
Symonds saves runs
End of over 80 (2 runs) South Africa 284/9 (lead by 26 runs)
B Lee 22-1-88-4 (7nb)
M Ntini 1* (2b) A Nel 4* (19b)
80.1 Warne to Ntini, FOUR, pitched wide outside the off stump and
turning away, too short and too wide, Ntini leans back and cuts it
away through cover point, sweetly timed
80.2 Warne to Ntini, no run, smashed straight into the man at short leg
80.3 Warne to Ntini, no run, pitched in line and turning away, Ntini
does the fish out of the water act and the ball goes past the
outside edge
80.4 Warne to Ntini, two runs, better shot, played away through
midwicket for a brace
80.5 Warne to Ntini, one run, punched down to long-on
80.6 Warne to Nel, no run, googly and Nel was clueless, but the extra
spin takes the ball on to the pad and that saves Nel
End of over 81 (7 runs) South Africa 291/9 (lead by 33 runs)
SK Warne 29-4-92-3
M Ntini 8* (7b 1x4) A Nel 4* (20b)
81.1 Lee to Ntini, FOUR, take that! forget where it pitched, Ntini just
flat batted it straight down the carpet to the long-on fence
81.2 Lee to Ntini, (noball) no run, pitched up and driven straight back,
Lee fails to hold on
81.2 Lee to Ntini, OUT: short ball does the trick, Ntini goes after it
but gets nowhere, ball balloons up towards mid-on, Hodge calls for
it and makes no mistake - tail cleaned up, Lee ends up with a 5-
for to his name!
South Africa 296/10, Partnership of 13
M Ntini c Hodge b Lee 12 (10b 2x4 0x6)
A Nel 4* (20b) B Lee 22.2-1-93-5 (8nb)
South Africa lead by 38 runs.
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Match State: Innings Break
Players are on the middle. Pollock to start and Langer to face
0.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
region
0.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, down the legside
0.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Langer keeps it out
0.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, moving away, Langer plays inside the line and lets it go
0.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
0.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, fraction short on the off stump, pushed
to point fielder
End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (trail by 38 runs)
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 0* (6b)
Ntini to share the new ball, got 5 wickets in the 1st innings and
Proteas will be looking forward to him
1.1 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, short delivery, nipping away from Hayden,
rocks back and pulls handsomely to mid-wicket fence.
1.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, short and angled away, batsman shoulders
arms to it
1.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off stump
1.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, fraction short and moving away, Hayden
offers no stroke
1.5 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, short delivery on the leg stump and nipping
away, Hayden pulls it again to mid-wicket fence, excellent shot!
1.6 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, Again pulled away to the same region, this
is poor bowling from Ntini pitching in short!
End of over 2 (12 runs) Australia 12/0 (trail by 26 runs)
M Ntini 1-0-12-0
JL Langer 0* (6b) ML Hayden 12* (6b 3x4)
2.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length ball on the middle and
off stump, defended on the back-foot
2.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, around the off stump and shaping away,
Langer shoulders arms to it
2.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, Langer comes right in line and defends
to gully region
2.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, short ball on the off stump, Langer
defends on the back-foot
2.5 Pollock to Langer, two runs, Dropped! short of length ball on the
off stump, nipping away, Langer fishing at it and gets the edge,
Gibbs jumps but right into his hands
2.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, good ball on the off stump, swinging in
a bit, defended nicely this time
End of over 3 (2 runs) Australia 14/0 (trail by 24 runs)
SM Pollock 2-1-2-0
ML Hayden 12* (6b 3x4) JL Langer 2* (12b)
3.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off stump
3.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, good ball around the off stump and angled
away, Hayden shoulders arms to it
3.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
3.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, length ball around the off stump, going
away, left alone
3.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone again outside off stump
3.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, its been an over where only Ntini and
Boucher in action, all the balls angled across and Hayden left it
End of over 4 (maiden) Australia 14/0 (trail by 24 runs)
M Ntini 2-1-12-0
JL Langer 2* (12b) ML Hayden 12* (12b 3x4)
4.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot
4.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, pushed to point fielder
4.3 Pollock to Langer, (noball) no run, good length ball outside off
stump, batsman lets it go
4.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, short and angled away outside off stump,
Langer goes after it but gets beaten
4.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, fraction short outside leg stump,
swinging in, Langer gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
4.5 Pollock to Langer, FOUR, given width to free his arms, Langer falls
back and slashes it hard, ball flies over the slip cordon
4.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, outside off stump, Langer watches it go
End of over 5 (5 runs) Australia 19/0 (trail by 19 runs)
SM Pollock 3-1-7-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 12* (12b 3x4) JL Langer 6* (19b 1x4)
5.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run, around the off stump, batsman lets it go
5.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run, finally makes him play, pitched up, Hayden
tries to drive but gets inside half of the bat to mid-on
5.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off stump
5.4 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, fraction short on the leg stump, Hayden
falls back and pulls to mid-wicket fence
5.5 Ntini to Hayden, FOUR, short again from Ntini, Hayden rocks back
and pulls again, 5th boundary for Hayden and all off Ntini in the
same region
5.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
End of over 6 (8 runs) Australia 27/0 (trail by 11 runs)
M Ntini 3-1-20-0
JL Langer 6* (19b 1x4) ML Hayden 20* (18b 5x4)
6.1 Pollock to Langer, two runs, short delivery around the off stump,
punched through covers for a couple of runs
6.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length ball, Langer goes back
and defends to point region
6.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, punched on the back-foot but not from
the middle, Prince dives across and stops it
6.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, punched again, Prince kept busy there,
brings off a good diving stop
6.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball, shaping in, Langer
gets forward and goes for the drive, gets inside edge but doesnt
carry to Boucher
6.6 Pollock to Langer, two runs, swinging into the leg stump, tucked
away to long leg for a couple of runs
End of over 7 (4 runs) Australia 31/0 (trail by 7 runs)
SM Pollock 4-1-11-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 20* (18b 5x4) JL Langer 10* (25b 1x4)
7.1 Ntini to Hayden, no run
7.2 Ntini to Hayden, no run
7.3 Ntini to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off stump
7.4 Ntini to Hayden, no run, Hayden shoulders arms to it
7.5 Ntini to Hayden, no run, length ball pitched outside leg stump,
Hayden goes back and gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
7.6 Ntini to Hayden, no run, defended down the wicket
End of over 8 (maiden) Australia 31/0 (trail by 7 runs)
M Ntini 4-2-20-0
JL Langer 10* (25b 1x4) ML Hayden 20* (24b 5x4)
8.1 Pollock to Langer, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover
8.2 Pollock to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
8.3 Pollock to Hayden, no run, good ball on the off stump, Hayden gets
forward and defends with straight bat to mid-off
8.4 Pollock to Hayden, no run, pushed on the up to mid-off
8.5 Pollock to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman leaves it alone
8.6 Pollock to Hayden, no run, left alone
End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 32/0 (trail by 6 runs)
SM Pollock 5-1-12-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 11* (26b 1x4) ML Hayden 20* (29b 5x4)
9.1 Ntini to Langer, FOUR, fraction short around the off stump, Langer
goes back and glides down to thirdman fence, was in total control
of that shot!
9.2 Ntini to Langer, no run, defended to onside
9.3 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length ball on the leg stump,
Langer keeps it out
9.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, good ball on the middle and off stump,
defended nicely by Langer
9.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, fraction short on the off stump, moving
away, Langer goes back to defend but gets beaten, loud appeal for
caught behind but replay shows bat hitting the pad
9.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, defended to onside
End of over 10 (4 runs) Australia 36/0 (trail by 2 runs)
M Ntini 5-2-24-0
ML Hayden 20* (29b 5x4) JL Langer 15* (32b 2x4)
10.1 Langeveldt to Hayden, no run, left alone outside off stump
10.2 Langeveldt to Hayden, no run, defended down the wicket
10.3 Langeveldt to Hayden, (noball) no run, punched on the back-foot to
cover
10.3 Langeveldt to Hayden, OUT: Gone! short delivery on the leg stump,
nipping away, Hayden goes back and pulls, gets a top edge and ball
goes high up, Boucher calls for it and takes the skier at short
fine leg region
Australia 37/1, Partnership of 37
ML Hayden c Boucher b Langeveldt 20 (33b 5x4 0x6)
JL Langer 15* (32b 2x4) CK Langeveldt 0.3-0-1-1 (1nb)
Night-watchman Lee comes in
10.4 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, left alone outside off stump
10.5 Langeveldt to Lee, (noball) no run, defended on the back-foot to
point region
10.5 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
left alone
10.6 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, fraction short, Lee goes back to defend,
gets inside edge onto pads
End of over 11 (2 runs) Australia 38/1 (lead by 0 runs)
CK Langeveldt 1-0-2-1 (2nb)
JL Langer 15* (32b 2x4) B Lee 0* (4b)
Umpires call Stumps
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
It was a fascinating day of cricket. Proteas got off to a good
start with Smith and Villiers putting on a 83-run partnership.
Bracken produced the breakthrough and from there on Aussies got
wickets at regular intervals
But after the tea break, Pollock and Boucher came together and put
up an impressive 77 runs partnership for the 7th wicket and that
took South Africa ahead of the Australian total. Lee then got the
vital wicket of Pollock but Boucher kept playing his shots and got
to his fifty
Warne foxed Boucher and Lee cleaned up the tail to finish with a 5-
fer. Proteas ended up with a lead of 38 runs. The day ended with
Australia leveling the scores with 9 wickets in hand
Please join us for the third days play. Cheers and Bye!
Welcome back to the third day's play of the First Test. Players are
on the middle and play is set to begin
Ntini to start the proceedings and Langer on strike
11.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length and moving away, left
alone
11.2 Ntini to Langer, no run, good ball! angled away from Langer,
batsman tries to defend on the back-foot, completely beaten
11.3 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
11.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, short delivery pitched just outside leg
stump, Langer defends it down
11.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, fraction short around the off stump,
coming in this time, Langer goes for the pull and is beaten,
beaten by pace as well
11.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 12 (maiden) Australia 38/1 (lead by 0 runs)
M Ntini 6-3-24-0
B Lee 0* (4b) JL Langer 15* (38b 2x4)
Pollock from the other end
12.1 Pollock to Lee, no run, defedned to point region
12.2 Pollock to Lee, no run, good length ball around the off stump, Lee
gets forward and keeps it out
12.3 Pollock to Lee, two runs, Lee moves forward and angles his bat,
ball rolls down behind point for a couple of runs
12.4 Pollock to Lee, no run, short of length and nipping in, Lee tries
to turn onside and gets on the pads
12.5 Pollock to Lee, no run, turned away to square leg region
12.6 Pollock to Lee, no run, good ball just outside off stump, nipping
in sharply, Lee keeps it out
End of over 13 (2 runs) Australia 40/1 (lead by 2 runs)
SM Pollock 6-1-14-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 15* (38b 2x4) B Lee 2* (10b)
13.1 Ntini to Langer, one run, fraction short on the middle stump,
Langer drops it down on the back-foot and a quick single taken
13.2 Ntini to Lee, no run, Lee watchfully defends on the back-foot
13.3 Ntini to Lee, no run, sharp off-cutter, Lee gets back to defend,
gets an inside edge onto his body
13.4 Ntini to Lee, no run, short delivery outside off stump, nipping in,
Lee keeps it out
13.5 Ntini to Lee, no run, pitched up, Lee drives nicely with a straight
bat, Ntini stops on his follow-through
13.6 Ntini to Lee, no run, short of length ball just outside off stump,
nipping in, Lee moves back to defend and gets an inside edge onto
his pads
End of over 14 (1 run) Australia 41/1 (lead by 3 runs)
M Ntini 7-3-25-0
JL Langer 16* (39b 2x4) B Lee 2* (15b)
14.1 Pollock to Langer, FOUR, fraction short, Langer rocks back and
pulls to mid-wicket fence, good shot!
14.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
14.3 Pollock to Langer, FOUR, length delivery around the off stump,
Langer gets forward and drives on the up to cover fence, excellent
timing!
14.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
14.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, left alone again
14.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length around the off stump and
moving away, Langer shoulders arms to it
End of over 15 (8 runs) Australia 49/1 (lead by 11 runs)
SM Pollock 7-1-22-0 (1nb)
B Lee 2* (15b) JL Langer 24* (45b 4x4)
15.1 Ntini to Lee, no run, good length ball outside off stump and angled
in from wide of the crease, Lee defends on the front-foot back to
the bowler
15.2 Ntini to Lee, no run, short of length ball, Lee jumps back and
defends down to mid-on
15.3 Ntini to Lee, no run, defended on the back-foot
15.4 Ntini to Lee, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump,
Lee fishes at it but lucky not to get the edge
15.5 Ntini to Lee, no run, sharp and quick bouncer directed well into
Lee, batsman gets down in time
15.6 Ntini to Lee, one run, edged away but doesnt carry, good fielding
at fourth slip but a single taken
End of over 16 (1 run) Australia 50/1 (lead by 12 runs)
M Ntini 8-3-26-0
B Lee 3* (21b) JL Langer 24* (45b 4x4)
16.1 Pollock to Lee, FOUR, Lee moves back and punches on the back-foot,
gets a thick edge between gully and slips down to thirdman fence
16.2 Pollock to Lee, no run, defended to onside
16.3 Pollock to Lee, no run, bouncer, Lee sways away
16.4 Pollock to Lee, one run, short ball around the off stump, Lee
punches and a good fielding by Prince at point region
16.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, pushed on the back-foot to point
16.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, pitched up, Langer taps down straight,
fielder from mid-on moves across quickly and cuts it off
End of over 17 (5 runs) Australia 55/1 (lead by 17 runs)
SM Pollock 8-1-27-0 (1nb)
B Lee 8* (25b 1x4) JL Langer 24* (47b 4x4)
17.1 Ntini to Lee, two runs, good length ball, Lee drives on the up
through covers for a couple of runs
17.2 Ntini to Lee, no run, short of length and angled in, Lee turns it
around to forward short-leg fielder
17.3 Ntini to Lee, no run, short ball, Lee moves back and pushes to
point region
17.4 Ntini to Lee, FOUR, Shot! half-volley, Lee gets forward and drives
beautifully down to long-off
17.5 Ntini to Lee, no run, defended to cover region
17.6 Ntini to Lee, no run, half-volley, Lee drives but this time doesn't
middle it, ball rolls down to cover
End of over 18 (6 runs) Australia 61/1 (lead by 23 runs)
M Ntini 9-3-32-0
JL Langer 24* (47b 4x4) B Lee 14* (31b 2x4)
18.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
18.2 Pollock to Langer, no run, Langer lets it go outside off stump
18.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, fraction short, Langer gets back and
tries to cut but bottom edges to point region
18.4 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
18.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, Pollock angling across, left alone again
18.6 Pollock to Langer, (noball) no run
18.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, Langer defends nicely on the front-foot to cover region
End of over 19 (1 run) Australia 62/1 (lead by 24 runs)
SM Pollock 9-1-28-0 (2nb)
B Lee 14* (31b 2x4) JL Langer 24* (54b 4x4)
19.1 Ntini to Lee, no run, short delivery and angling in from wide of
the crease, defended on the back-foot
19.2 Ntini to Lee, FOUR, short and given width outside off stump, Lee
rocks back and rolls his wrist down, cuts it away to thirdman
fence
19.3 Ntini to Lee, no run, Lee jumps back and this time taps to point
region
19.4 Ntini to Lee, no run, defended to cover region
19.5 Ntini to Lee, three runs, short of length ball, nipping in, Lee
gets an inside edge and ball runs away to deep mid-wicket region,
good running from the batsmen!
19.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, defended down the track
End of over 20 (7 runs) Australia 69/1 (lead by 31 runs)
M Ntini 10-3-39-0
B Lee 21* (36b 3x4) JL Langer 24* (55b 4x4)
20.1 Langeveldt to Lee, one run, fraction short, cut away to deep point
20.2 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, pitched up, Langer pushes to mid-off
20.3 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, Langer drives on the front-foot to
cover
20.4 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
20.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, half-volley, Langer drives nicely on
the front-foot but straight to cover fielder
20.6 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, fraction short and shaping away,
Langer beaten on the back-foot\
End of over 21 (1 run) Australia 70/1 (lead by 32 runs)
CK Langeveldt 2-0-3-1 (2nb)
B Lee 22* (37b 3x4) JL Langer 24* (60b 4x4)
Nel brought onto the attack and he is on a hat-trick having taken
last 2 wickets in the first innings
21.1 Nel to Lee, no run, short delivery, Lee cuts it away to point
region
21.2 Nel to Lee, FOUR, good ball, Lee gets forward to defend and gets an
edge down to thirdman fence
21.3 Nel to Lee, no run, fraction short, Lee goes for the cut and bottom
edges, one bounce to Boucher
21.4 Nel to Lee, no run, angled into Lee, batsman tries to turn it
around but gets on the pads
21.5 Nel to Lee, one run, turned away to mid-wicket region
coming round the wicket
21.6 Nel to Langer, no run, short of length and coming in, hits Langer
above the knee roll
End of over 22 (5 runs) Australia 75/1 (lead by 37 runs)
A Nel 1-0-5-0
B Lee 27* (42b 4x4) JL Langer 24* (61b 4x4)
22.1 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
22.2 Langeveldt to Lee, one run, bouncer outside off stump, Lee goes for
the hook and top edges, ball falls safe in the mid-wicket region
22.3 Langeveldt to Langer, FOUR, short delivery, Langer puts it away to
mid-wicket fence, was in total control of that shot!
22.4 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, defended to mid-off
22.5 Langeveldt to Langer, (noball) no run, outside off stump and went
away, batsman lets it go
22.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, short ball around the off stump and
going away, Langer goes for the pull again but misses it
22.6 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
End of over 23 (6 runs) Australia 81/1 (lead by 43 runs)
CK Langeveldt 3-0-9-1 (3nb)
B Lee 28* (44b 4x4) JL Langer 28* (66b 5x4)
23.1 Nel to Lee, no run, pitched up, Lee drives on the front-foot to
mid-off
23.2 Nel to Lee, two runs, fraction short, Lee stands tall and punches
to point, poor fielding from Prince allows them to take couple of
runs
23.3 Nel to Lee, two runs, short of length and coming in, turned away to
mid-wicket region
23.4 Nel to Lee, no run, defended on the back-foot
23.5 Nel to Lee, no run, pitched up, driven to silly mid-off
23.6 Nel to Lee, no run, short of length around the off stump, defended
to point region
End of over 24 (4 runs) Australia 85/1 (lead by 47 runs)
A Nel 2-0-9-0
JL Langer 28* (66b 5x4) B Lee 32* (50b 4x4)
24.1 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, short ball on the leg stump, Langer
tucks it away behind square
24.2 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, defended to mid-on region
24.3 Langeveldt to Lee, no run, short of length ball and nipping in,
defended to square leg
24.4 Langeveldt to Lee, OUT: Gone! good length ball outside off stump,
swinging in sharply, Lee gets forward to defend but caught in a
tangle by the swing, ball strikes the pad and loud appeal given
out!
Australia 86/2, Partnership of 49
B Lee lbw b Langeveldt 32 (53b 4x4 0x6)
JL Langer 29* (67b 5x4) CK Langeveldt 3.4-0-10-2 (3nb)
Good change of pace from Langeveldt and it was very quick and
sharp, Lee deceived by pace and swing!
Ponting walks in
24.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, turned to square leg region
24.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, (noball) no run, defended down the wicket
24.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball, Ponting defends
down to mid-on
End of over 25 (2 runs) Australia 87/2 (lead by 49 runs)
CK Langeveldt 4-0-11-2 (4nb)
JL Langer 29* (67b 5x4) RT Ponting 0* (3b)
25.1 Nel to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, Langer moves
forward and defends nicely to cover
25.2 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
25.3 Nel to Langer, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot
25.4 Nel to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
25.5 Nel to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, nipping away
a bit, Langer moves back and keeps it out
25.6 Nel to Langer, no run, pitched outside off stump, Langer lets it go
End of over 26 (maiden) Australia 87/2 (lead by 49 runs)
A Nel 3-1-9-0
RT Ponting 0* (3b) JL Langer 29* (73b 5x4)
26.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, turned away to mid-wicket region,
Langer scampers through for the second
26.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good ball around the off stump,
defended on the front-foot
26.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, driven through covers for a couple
of runs
26.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, (noball) no run, Caught off a no-ball, short
delivery, Ponting rocks back and pulls flat, Rudolph jumps and
takes a brilliant one-handed catch, replay shows it was a close
call from Doctrove
26.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended to mid-wicket region
26.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good ball, pushed to cover region
26.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended to mid-on
End of over 27 (5 runs) Australia 92/2 (lead by 54 runs)
CK Langeveldt 5-0-16-2 (5nb)
JL Langer 29* (73b 5x4) RT Ponting 4* (10b)
back over the wicket to Langer
27.1 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball, Langer pushes on the
front-foot to mid-off
27.2 Nel to Langer, no run, half-volley, driven straight to cover
fielder
27.3 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, angled
away, left alone
coming round the wicket to Langer
27.4 Nel to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
27.5 Nel to Langer, no run, batsman lets it go again
27.6 Nel to Langer, no run, defended to onside, bit of mix-up but
Ponting safe in
End of over 28 (maiden) Australia 92/2 (lead by 54 runs)
A Nel 4-2-9-0
RT Ponting 4* (10b) JL Langer 29* (79b 5x4)
28.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended back to the bowler
28.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good ball coming in, batsman gets an
inside edge onto his pads
28.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball, Ponting stretches
forward and defends to gully
28.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, pitched up, driven wide of mid-off
and a single taken
28.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, fraction short and angled away,
Langer goes for the cut and misses it
28.6 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, bouncer, Langer pulls it along the
ground to deep mid-wicket region
End of over 29 (2 runs) Australia 94/2 (lead by 56 runs)
CK Langeveldt 6-0-18-2 (5nb)
JL Langer 30* (81b 5x4) RT Ponting 5* (14b)
29.1 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
29.2 Nel to Langer, no run, short ball and coming in with the angle,
Langer tucks away to square leg region
29.3 Nel to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, Langer
defends it watchfully
Nel back over the wicket
29.4 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball on the leg stump, defended
to onside
29.5 Nel to Langer, no run, Nel bowling a good line and length here,
Langer keeps it out, ball rolls back to the bowler
29.6 Nel to Langer, FOUR, fraction short on the leg stump, Langer rocks
back and pulls in front of square, excellent shot!
End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 98/2 (lead by 60 runs)
A Nel 5-2-13-0
RT Ponting 5* (14b) JL Langer 34* (87b 6x4)
30.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short of length ball and coming in
sharply, hits Ponting above his knee roll
30.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, length delivery angled into the
leg stump, Ponting turns it nicely to long leg region, good
running and completes the second
30.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, fraction short, Ponting stands tall
and pushes into cover
30.4 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, defended to gully region
30.5 Langeveldt to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
30.6 Langeveldt to Langer, FOUR, full length delivery outside off stump,
Langer gets forward and drives behind point, Prince dives but the
ball goes through him
End of over 31 (7 runs) Australia 105/2 (lead by 67 runs)
CK Langeveldt 7-0-25-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 8* (17b) JL Langer 38* (90b 7x4)
31.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, left alone
31.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, short ball, Ponting rocks back and tries to
hit it hard, mistimed to extra-cover
31.3 Nel to Ponting, one run, Ponting pushes on the back-foot to cover
point region, starts off for a single, Prince throws at the
bowlers end but Ponting scampers in
31.4 Nel to Langer, no run, defended to gully region
31.5 Nel to Langer, no run, fraction short and moving away, Langer
shoulders arms to it
coming round the wicket
31.6 Nel to Langer, no run, good ball around the off stump, Langer keeps
it out
End of over 32 (1 run) Australia 106/2 (lead by 68 runs)
A Nel 6-2-14-0
RT Ponting 9* (20b) JL Langer 38* (93b 7x4)
32.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, good ball around the off stump,
Ponting drives on the up to cover point fence, amazing shot!
32.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended to cover
32.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, driven back to bowler, Langeveldt
does well to stop the ball
32.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run
32.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, turned away in front of square and
a quick single taken
coming round the wicket to Langer
32.6 Langeveldt to Langer, one run, short delivery, Langer pulls it away
to deep mid-wicket
End of over 33 (6 runs) Australia 112/2 (lead by 74 runs)
CK Langeveldt 8-0-31-2 (5nb)
JL Langer 39* (94b 7x4) RT Ponting 14* (25b 1x4)
Nel bowling round the wicket to Langer
33.1 Nel to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
33.2 Nel to Langer, no run, short of length ball outside off stump,
Langer shoulders arms to it
33.3 Nel to Langer, no run, defended to offside
33.4 Nel to Langer, no run, yorker coming in with the angle, hits Langer
on his pad
33.5 Nel to Langer, no run, turned away to square leg region
33.6 Nel to Langer, two runs, Nel goes for the yorker but ends up in a
full toss, Langer drives down to long-on region
End of over 34 (2 runs) Australia 114/2 (lead by 76 runs)
A Nel 7-2-16-0
RT Ponting 14* (25b 1x4) JL Langer 41* (100b 7x4)
34.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Ponting
flicks it off to square leg
34.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, fraction short, Ponting tries to cut
away, mistimed to point region
34.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, two runs, pulled away to long leg for a
couple of runs
34.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
34.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, coming in, Ponting defends solidly on the back-foot
34.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good ball, Ponting moves forward and
defends to cover
End of over 35 (2 runs) Australia 116/2 (lead by 78 runs)
CK Langeveldt 9-0-33-2 (5nb)
JL Langer 41* (100b 7x4) RT Ponting 16* (31b 1x4)
Ntini back onto the attack
35.1 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
angled away, batsman lets it go
35.2 Ntini to Langer, no run, pitched outside leg stump, Langer tries to
turn onside and gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
35.3 Ntini to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
35.4 Ntini to Langer, no run, yorker outside off stump, Langer gets his
bat down but misses
35.5 Ntini to Langer, one run, good length ball on the leg stump, turned
away to mid-wicket region
35.6 Ntini to Ponting, one run, fraction short, Ponting quick to pick
the length and pulls to deep square leg
End of over 36 (2 runs) Australia 118/2 (lead by 80 runs)
M Ntini 11-3-41-0
RT Ponting 17* (32b 1x4) JL Langer 42* (105b 7x4)
Langer seems to have a hamstring pull and physio comes in for help
Rudolph given the ball, bowls round the wicket to Ponting
36.1 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, leg-break, defended on the front-foot
36.2 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, defended
36.3 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, Ponting comes down the track and takes
on the full, flicks to mid-wicket
36.4 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, uses his feet again and drives straight
to mid-off
36.5 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, defended to silly-point
36.6 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, turned away to square leg
End of over 37 (maiden) Australia 118/2 (lead by 80 runs)
JA Rudolph 1-1-0-0
JL Langer 42* (105b 7x4) RT Ponting 17* (38b 1x4)
37.1 Ntini to Langer, one run, pitched up, Langer gets forward and
drives to deep cover
37.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, pitched up outside off stump, Ponting
stretches forward and pushes to point region
37.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defended back to the bowler
37.4 Ntini to Ponting, one run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, coming in with the angle, defended to sqaure leg
37.5 Ntini to Langer, no run, short of length on the off stump, nipping
away, Langer shoulders arms to it
37.6 Ntini to Langer, no run, short ball on the leg stump, defended to
mid-on region
End of over 38 (2 runs) Australia 120/2 (lead by 82 runs)
M Ntini 12-3-43-0
RT Ponting 18* (41b 1x4) JL Langer 43* (108b 7x4)
Umires call Lunch and we will be back after a 40-minute break
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back to the post lunch session. Players are ready and
Langer has come out with a runner
There seems to be a sightscreen problem and the groundsmen working
on it
Pollock to bowl
38.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended on the front-foot
38.2 Pollock to Ponting, legbye: one run, nipping in shaprply off the
length, hits Ponting on his pads and ball rolls away behind square
38.3 Pollock to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
38.4 Pollock to Langer, FOUR, good length ball on the off stump and
moving away, Langer gets forward and angles down nicely to
thirdman fence
38.5 Pollock to Langer, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
38.6 Pollock to Langer, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 39 (5 runs) Australia 125/2 (lead by 87 runs)
SM Pollock 10-1-32-0 (2nb)
RT Ponting 18* (43b 1x4) JL Langer 47* (112b 8x4)
Ntini to continue
39.1 Ntini to Ponting, FOUR, half-volley around the off stump, Ponting
drives beautifully down the ground to long-off fence, excellent
timing!
39.2 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defended back to the bowler
39.3 Ntini to Ponting, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Ponting
drives straight to mid-on
39.4 Ntini to Ponting, no run, defended on the front-foot to onside
39.5 Ntini to Ponting, no run, good length ball, Ponting pushes on the
front-foot to extra-cover
39.6 Ntini to Ponting, no run, short of length ball on the stumps,
turned away to short mid-wicket
End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 129/2 (lead by 91 runs)
M Ntini 13-3-47-0
JL Langer 47* (112b 8x4) RT Ponting 22* (49b 2x4)
40.1 Pollock to Langer, no run, short of length around the off stump,
moving away, Langer covers the movement and keeps it out
40.2 Pollock to Langer, OUT: Breakthrough! fraction short angled away
from Langer, batsman goes back and tries to cut, gets the inside
edge onto the stumps, patient innings comes to an end!
Australia 129/3, Partnership of 43
JL Langer b Pollock 47 (114b 8x4 0x6)
RT Ponting 22* (49b 2x4) SM Pollock 10.2-1-32-1 (2nb)
Hodge comes in
40.3 Pollock to Hodge, five runs, short ball, Hodge drops to cover point
and takes off for a single, Prince picks and throws, poor backing
from Nel resulting in five runs
40.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, defended to point region
40.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off stump
40.6 Pollock to Ponting, no run, edged but falls short of Kemp
End of over 41 (5 runs) Australia 134/3 (lead by 96 runs)
SM Pollock 11-1-37-1 (2nb)
BJ Hodge 5* (1b) RT Ponting 22* (52b 2x4)
41.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot
41.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended to point region
41.3 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, short outside off stump, Hodge rocks back and
rolls down his wrist nicely, ball races away to mid-wicket fence,
glorious pull shot!
41.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, sharp off-cutter from outside off stump,
left alone
41.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended solidly on the back-foot to mid-on
41.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, yorker length ball outside off stump, Hodge
digs it out to point region
End of over 42 (4 runs) Australia 138/3 (lead by 100 runs)
M Ntini 14-3-51-0
RT Ponting 22* (52b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (7b 1x4)
42.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, defended on the back-foot
42.2 Pollock to Ponting, one run, fraction short outside off stump,
cutting in, Ponting goes back and cuts over nicely to backward
point, good fielding by Prince!
42.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot
42.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball outside off stump and nipping
in, Hodge shoulders arms to it, ball bit close to the stumps
42.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended to point region
42.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 43 (1 run) Australia 139/3 (lead by 101 runs)
SM Pollock 12-1-38-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 23* (54b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (11b 1x4)
Langeveldt comes onto bowl
43.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, down the legside, clips the pads on
the way to keeper
43.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, angling down the legside, pulled
away to fine leg
43.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run
43.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the leg stump, Hodge
drives it nicely but straight to mid-wicket
43.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
region
43.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length delivery on the middle
and leg stump, turned away to mid-wicket
End of over 44 (1 run) Australia 140/3 (lead by 102 runs)
CK Langeveldt 10-0-34-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 24* (56b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (15b 1x4)
44.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good ball on the off stump and nipping
in, Ponting puts his foot across and pushes to silly mid-on
44.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, Ponting stretches forward and shoulders
arms to it
44.3 Pollock to Ponting, no run, length ball on the stumps, defended
watchfully to silly mid-on
44.4 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short of length around the off stump
and nipping in, Ponting goes back and gets his bat down in time
44.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good areas from Pollock, bowling a good
line and length in this spell, Ponting defends on the front-foot
44.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, short delivery but not given much
width, Ponting stands tall and taps down to deep point
End of over 45 (1 run) Australia 141/3 (lead by 103 runs)
SM Pollock 13-1-39-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 25* (62b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (15b 1x4)
45.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended on the back-foot
45.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, short ball, Ponting pulls but not
timed well, ball rolls down to fine leg
45.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short delivery just outside off stump,
off-cutter, Hodge drops it on the back-foot
45.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pushes on the back-foot to cover
region
45.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, bouncer, Hodge initially thinks of
going for the hook but takes his bat out in time
45.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended to point region
End of over 46 (1 run) Australia 142/3 (lead by 104 runs)
CK Langeveldt 11-0-35-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 26* (64b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (19b 1x4)
46.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball, Ponting gets forward
and pushes back to the bowler
46.2 Pollock to Ponting, no run, reverse inswinger around the off stump,
Ponting adjusts well and keeps it out
46.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, short of length on the stumps, Ponting
gets back to defend, gets an inside edge to fine leg
46.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
reversing in, left alone
46.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
46.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, pitched up, reverse inswing, Hodge drives
to mid-on
End of over 47 (1 run) Australia 143/3 (lead by 105 runs)
SM Pollock 14-1-40-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 27* (67b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (22b 1x4)
Nel back onto the attack
47.1 Nel to Ponting, one run, short of length delivery, punched and
Ponting scampers through the single
47.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
47.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, pushed on the front-foot to cover region
47.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, length delivery outside off stump, coming in,
defended solidly by Hodge
47.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, full toss, Hodge drives down straight to mid-
on
47.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, pushed to mid-on
End of over 48 (1 run) Australia 144/3 (lead by 106 runs)
A Nel 8-2-17-0
RT Ponting 28* (68b 2x4) BJ Hodge 9* (27b 1x4)
48.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, short ball around the off stump,
Ponting stands tall and defends
48.2 Pollock to Ponting, one run, good length delivery outside off
stump, Ponting opens the face and pushes to deep point
48.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, turned away to mid-wicket
48.4 Pollock to Hodge, FOUR, good length delivery around the off stump,
Hodge gets forward and opens the face of the bat, edged down to
thirdman fence
48.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
48.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone again
End of over 49 (5 runs) Australia 149/3 (lead by 111 runs)
SM Pollock 15-1-45-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 29* (70b 2x4) BJ Hodge 13* (31b 2x4)
49.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, short and climbing off the wicket, Ponting
goes back and defends it
49.2 Nel to Ponting, two runs, short delivery, Ponting pulls in front of
square for a couple of runs
49.3 Nel to Ponting, two runs, fraction short, Ponting punches it
through covers
49.4 Nel to Ponting, no run, defended
49.5 Nel to Ponting, no run, defedned on the back-foot down the track
49.6 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball on the off stump, nipping
in, Ponting pushes back to the bowler
End of over 50 (4 runs) Australia 153/3 (lead by 115 runs)
A Nel 9-2-21-0
BJ Hodge 13* (31b 2x4) RT Ponting 33* (76b 2x4)
Langeveldt comes onto bowl
50.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, Dropped!short ball around the off
stump, shaping away, Hodge pushes and gets a thick edge, Kemp
drops his 2nd catch of the match
50.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pushed to cover region
50.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot
50.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, driven on the front-foot to mid-off
and a quick single taken
50.5 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, pushed to cover region on the front-
foot
50.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 51 (1 run) Australia 154/3 (lead by 116 runs)
CK Langeveldt 12-0-36-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 14* (35b 2x4) RT Ponting 33* (78b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Drinks called in
51.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
51.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
51.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, short delivery outside off stump, shaping
away, batsman shoulders arms to it
51.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
51.5 Nel to Hodge, one run, short of length, Hodge drops it to cover
region and a quick single taken
51.6 Nel to Ponting, no run, defended down the track
End of over 52 (1 run) Australia 155/3 (lead by 117 runs)
A Nel 10-2-22-0
BJ Hodge 15* (40b 2x4) RT Ponting 33* (79b 2x4)
52.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, good length ball, Hodge pushes to
mid-off and the single completed easily
52.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on
52.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover
region and a quick single taken, fielder fails to collect the ball
52.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up, pushed back to the bowler
52.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
52.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up, Hodge moves forward and
drives straight to mid-off
End of over 53 (2 runs) Australia 157/3 (lead by 119 runs)
CK Langeveldt 13-0-38-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 34* (81b 2x4) BJ Hodge 16* (44b 2x4)
53.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, short and given width, Ponting cuts away to
point region
53.2 Nel to Ponting, one run, good length ball on the off stump, nipping
in, Ponting puts his foot across and turns away to deep square leg
region
53.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, bouncer, batsman sways away
53.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, Hodge drives down to mid-on
53.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
53.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, short of length ball outside off stump, Hodge
shoulders arms to it
End of over 54 (1 run) Australia 158/3 (lead by 120 runs)
A Nel 11-2-23-0
RT Ponting 35* (83b 2x4) BJ Hodge 16* (48b 2x4)
54.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, short delivery on the off stump,
nipping in, Ponting tries to work it away onside but gets on the
body
54.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, legbye: one run, fraction short, hits
Ponting on his thigh
54.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pushed on the back-foot to cover
region
54.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length just outside off
stump, Hodge stands tall and defends back to the bowler
54.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
54.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, on the leg stump, Hodge fails to put
it away, ball strikes the pads
End of over 55 (1 run, maiden) Australia 159/3 (lead by 121 runs)
CK Langeveldt 14-1-38-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 35* (85b 2x4) BJ Hodge 16* (52b 2x4)
55.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, outside off stump, left alone
55.2 Nel to Ponting, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover region
55.3 Nel to Hodge, one run, angling down the leg stump, glanced away to
fine leg
55.4 Nel to Ponting, no run, full ball, Ponting flicks it away to mid-
wicket
55.5 Nel to Ponting, no run, bouncer, Ponting lets it go
55.6 Nel to Ponting, wide: no run, bouncer high and over, left alone,
called wide for its height
55.6 Nel to Ponting, no run, short ball, Ponting goes for the pull and
gets an inside edge onto pads, bit of aggression from Nel
End of over 56 (3 runs) Australia 162/3 (lead by 124 runs)
A Nel 12-2-26-0 (1w)
BJ Hodge 17* (53b 2x4) RT Ponting 36* (90b 2x4)
56.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven straight to mid-off
56.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length ball, defended on the
back-foot to point region
56.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover
56.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
56.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
turned away to square leg region
56.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, driven
nicely to silly mid-on
End of over 57 (maiden) Australia 162/3 (lead by 124 runs)
CK Langeveldt 15-2-38-2 (5nb)
RT Ponting 36* (90b 2x4) BJ Hodge 17* (59b 2x4)
57.1 Nel to Ponting, no run, half-volley around the off stump, driven to
sily mid-off
57.2 Nel to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside off stump, Ponting
stretches forward and pushes to point
57.3 Nel to Ponting, two runs, fraction short, punched on the back-foot
through covers
57.4 Nel to Ponting, three runs, width outside off stump, Ponting rocks
back and drives to the deep cover, Prince chases and fields
57.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
57.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, short of lenght ball outside off stump,
nipping back in, Hodge gets back and defends to onside
End of over 58 (5 runs) Australia 167/3 (lead by 129 runs)
A Nel 13-2-31-0 (1w)
RT Ponting 41* (94b 2x4) BJ Hodge 17* (61b 2x4)
58.1 Langeveldt to Ponting, FOUR, bouncer on the leg stump, Ponting
rocks back and pulls to backward square leg fence, glorious shot!
58.2 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, defended to silly mid-on
58.3 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
Ponting pushes in the air just wide of the diving silly mid-on
fielder, very good attempt by Villiers
58.4 Langeveldt to Ponting, one run, cut away to deep point region
58.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, three runs, short ball, Hodge pulls to deep
square leg region
58.6 Langeveldt to Ponting, no run, yorker swinging in, Ponting gets on
the foot, loud shout but turned down by Doctrove, close call
End of over 59 (8 runs) Australia 175/3 (lead by 137 runs)
CK Langeveldt 16-2-46-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 20* (62b 2x4) RT Ponting 46* (99b 3x4)
Ntini back onto the attack
59.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended to mid-on
59.2 Ntini to Hodge, one run, short ball, pulled away to long leg
59.3 Ntini to Ponting, one run, again short from Ntini, pulled away
59.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
59.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, Hodge goes back and defends to onside
59.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Hodge pushes to cover point region
End of over 60 (2 runs) Australia 177/3 (lead by 139 runs)
M Ntini 15-3-53-0
RT Ponting 47* (100b 3x4) BJ Hodge 21* (67b 2x4)
Rudolph comes onto bowl and straight away goes round the wicket
trying to exploit the rough
60.1 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, good ball outside leg stump, defended
60.2 Rudolph to Ponting, FOUR, full toss, Ponting puts it away straight
down the ground, thats fifty for Ponting!
60.3 Rudolph to Ponting, one run, Ponting comes down the track and takes
on the full, drives wide of mid-on fielder
60.4 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, driven to long-off
60.5 Rudolph to Ponting, no run, padded away outside leg stump
60.6 Rudolph to Ponting, one run, full ball, driven to long-off
End of over 61 (7 runs) Australia 184/3 (lead by 146 runs)
JA Rudolph 2-1-7-0
RT Ponting 53* (105b 4x4) BJ Hodge 22* (68b 2x4)
61.1 Ntini to Ponting, OUT: Captain Gone! good length ball way outside
off stump, straightening off the wicket, Ponting stretches forward
and goes for the drive, gets a big nick to Boucher!
Australia 184/4, Partnership of 55
RT Ponting c Boucher b Ntini 53 (106b 4x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 22* (68b 2x4) M Ntini 15.1-3-53-1
Hussey walks in
61.2 Ntini to Hussey, no run, left alone around the off stump
61.3 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended
61.4 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
61.5 Ntini to Hussey, no run, short of length ball on the middle stump,
nipping away, Hussey moves back and defends to cover
61.6 Ntini to Hussey, no run, left alone
End of over 62 (maiden) Australia 184/4 (lead by 146 runs)
M Ntini 16-4-53-1
BJ Hodge 22* (68b 2x4) MEK Hussey 0* (5b)
Pollock back onto the attack
62.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length around the off stump,
defended to cover region
62.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, Hodge
moves forward and pushes to point
62.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, down the legside
62.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge gets back and punches
to mid-off
62.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, Hodge
defends it down solidly
62.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run
End of over 63 (maiden) Australia 184/4 (lead by 146 runs)
SM Pollock 16-2-45-1 (2nb)
MEK Hussey 0* (5b) BJ Hodge 22* (74b 2x4)
63.1 Ntini to Hussey, no run
63.2 Ntini to Hussey, no run
63.3 Ntini to Hussey, one run, driven to cover and a quick single taken
63.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length, nipping back in, inside
edge onto pads
63.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
63.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, solid defends back to the bowler
End of over 64 (1 run) Australia 185/4 (lead by 147 runs)
M Ntini 17-4-54-1
MEK Hussey 1* (8b) BJ Hodge 22* (77b 2x4)
64.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
64.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, shaping away, Hussey shoulders arms to it
64.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good ball on the stumps, Hussey defends
down the wicket
64.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
Pollock coming round the wicket
64.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
64.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on
End of over 65 (maiden) Australia 185/4 (lead by 147 runs)
SM Pollock 17-3-45-1 (2nb)
BJ Hodge 22* (77b 2x4) MEK Hussey 1* (14b)
Umpires take the bails off and that's tea on day 3. Please join us
after 20 minutes break
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Welcome back to the final session of the day. Hodge will be on
strike to Ntini
65.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short, defended down the ground
65.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
65.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven straight to short cover
65.4 Ntini to Hodge, one run, short of length around the off stump,
nipping back in, turned away to mid-wicket region, Nel runs from
mid-on and fields
65.5 Ntini to Hussey, FOUR, outside leg stump, Hussey glances away fine
to the fence, good shot!
65.6 Ntini to Hussey, two runs, on the stumps, turned away to fine leg
region and good running from Hussey!
End of over 66 (7 runs) Australia 192/4 (lead by 154 runs)
M Ntini 18-4-61-1
BJ Hodge 23* (81b 2x4) MEK Hussey 7* (16b 1x4)
66.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, fraction short on the off stump, Hodge
gets in line and defeds
66.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Hodge gets forward and drives, takes the inside half of the bat to
silly mid-on
66.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, turned away on the back-foot to onside
66.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short delivery, defended solidly by
Hodge, right in line!
66.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball, defended on the front-foot
66.6 Pollock to Hodge, one run, width outside off stump, cut away by
Hodge to deep point
End of over 67 (1 run) Australia 193/4 (lead by 155 runs)
SM Pollock 18-3-46-1 (2nb)
BJ Hodge 24* (87b 2x4) MEK Hussey 7* (16b 1x4)
67.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball just outside off stump,
Hodge moves forward and keeps it out
67.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short outside off stump but keeps a bit
low, Hodge goes for the cut and misses
67.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
67.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, again Hodge cuts and misses, ball keeping a
bit low
67.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pitched up, Hodge drives straight to mid-
off
67.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, defended
back to the bowler
End of over 68 (maiden) Australia 193/4 (lead by 155 runs)
M Ntini 19-5-61-1
MEK Hussey 7* (16b 1x4) BJ Hodge 24* (93b 2x4)
68.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
Hussey keeps it out to cover
68.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, just around the off stump and moving
away, batsman lets it go
68.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, outside off stump, left alone
Pollock coming round the wicket to Hussey
68.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, Pollock bowling outside off stump,
Hussey showing patience, leave it alone
68.5 Pollock to Hussey, one run, pitched up, Hussey drives to cover,
Gibbs dives across and stops
68.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone
End of over 69 (1 run) Australia 194/4 (lead by 156 runs)
SM Pollock 19-3-47-1 (2nb)
MEK Hussey 8* (21b 1x4) BJ Hodge 24* (94b 2x4)
69.1 Ntini to Hussey, one run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended on the front-foot to cover point
69.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good ball! hitting the deck around the off
stump, Hodge plays it down solidly
69.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover
69.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short outside off stump, Hodge
goes back and punches to point region
69.5 Ntini to Hodge, three runs, short outside off stump and angled in,
Hodge rocks back and punches behind point, Prince does the chase,
good shot!
coming round the wicket to Hussey
69.6 Ntini to Hussey, one run, full and swinging in, Hussey glances away
to fine leg
End of over 70 (5 runs) Australia 199/4 (lead by 161 runs)
M Ntini 20-5-66-1
MEK Hussey 10* (23b 1x4) BJ Hodge 27* (98b 2x4)
Pollock continuing round the wicket to Hussey
70.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
70.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, slower delivery around the off stump,
defended to gully region
70.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short of length ball outside off stump
and coming in with the angle, Hussey moves back and defends to
point
70.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, defended to point region
70.5 Pollock to Hussey, FOUR, full length ball angled into the leg
stump, Hussey drives through mid-wicket, excellent shot!
70.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, defended
End of over 71 (4 runs) Australia 203/4 (lead by 165 runs)
SM Pollock 20-3-51-1 (2nb)
BJ Hodge 27* (98b 2x4) MEK Hussey 14* (29b 2x4)
Nel brought back into the attack
71.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
71.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, short ball and nipping in, Hodge pushes on
the back-foot to mid-off
71.3 Nel to Hodge, one run, yorker length ball on the stumps, Hodge
pushes away wide of mid-on fielder
coming round the wicket
71.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, on the legs, turned away to square leg
71.5 Nel to Hussey, one run, pitched up, Hussey drives to mid-off and a
quick single taken
71.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 72 (2 runs) Australia 205/4 (lead by 167 runs)
A Nel 14-2-33-0 (1w)
MEK Hussey 15* (31b 2x4) BJ Hodge 28* (102b 2x4)
Langeveldt back onto the attack, round the wicket to Hussey
72.1 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, Shot! full length, Hussey comes forward
and drives beautifully to cover fence
72.2 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, mistimed pull to mid-on
72.3 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
72.4 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
defended to onside
back over the wicket
72.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
72.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump and moving away, left alone
End of over 73 (4 runs) Australia 209/4 (lead by 171 runs)
CK Langeveldt 17-2-50-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 28* (102b 2x4) MEK Hussey 19* (37b 3x4)
73.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
73.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot to extra-cover
73.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, left alone
73.4 Nel to Hodge, one run, cut away in front of point
73.5 Nel to Hussey, one run, driven to cover region
73.6 Nel to Hodge, two runs, turned away to mid-wicket region
End of over 74 (4 runs) Australia 213/4 (lead by 175 runs)
A Nel 15-2-37-0 (1w)
MEK Hussey 20* (38b 3x4) BJ Hodge 31* (107b 2x4)
74.1 Langeveldt to Hussey, two runs, short delivery, Hussey rocks back
and pulls it hard to deep mid-wicket, misfield and they race off
for the second
74.2 Langeveldt to Hussey, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away to
fine leg
74.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, fraction short, taps it away, good
fielding at gully
74.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, Shot! short ball given width, Hodge
falls back and cuts it late behind point, excellent timing!
74.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pushed to point region
74.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, cut away late but not timed well, one
bounce to gully fielder
End of over 75 (7 runs) Australia 220/4 (lead by 182 runs)
CK Langeveldt 18-2-57-2 (5nb)
MEK Hussey 23* (40b 3x4) BJ Hodge 35* (111b 3x4)
75.1 Nel to Hussey, no run, defended on the back-foot to point region
75.2 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
75.3 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended nicely on the fornt-foot
75.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, Hussey moves forward and defends to cover
region
75.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
75.6 Nel to Hussey, four runs, half-volley outside off stump, Hussey
drives beautifully to deep cover, Rudolph does well but they run
four!
End of over 76 (4 runs) Australia 224/4 (lead by 186 runs)
A Nel 16-2-41-0 (1w)
BJ Hodge 35* (111b 3x4) MEK Hussey 27* (46b 3x4)
Rudolph comes on, round the wicket to Hodge
76.1 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot
76.2 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, flighted ball on the stumps, defended
76.3 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, flighted and full on the leg stump,
driven to mid-on
76.4 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot
76.5 Rudolph to Hodge, FOUR, short ball, Hodge goes back and pulls it
away to mid-wicket fence
76.6 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, fraction short, Hodge moves across on
the back-foot and turns it away to square leg region
End of over 77 (5 runs) Australia 229/4 (lead by 191 runs)
JA Rudolph 3-1-12-0
BJ Hodge 40* (117b 4x4) MEK Hussey 27* (46b 3x4)
Kemp brought onto the attack
77.1 Kemp to Hodge, one run, short ball, punched to deep cover
coming round the wicket
77.2 Kemp to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
77.3 Kemp to Hussey, no run, outside off stump again, batsman lets it go
77.4 Kemp to Hussey, no run, Kemp bowling outside off stump again, left
alone
77.5 Kemp to Hussey, no run, fraction short around the off stump, pushed
to cover region
77.6 Kemp to Hussey, no run, left alone
End of over 78 (1 run) Australia 230/4 (lead by 192 runs)
JM Kemp 1-0-1-0
BJ Hodge 41* (118b 4x4) MEK Hussey 27* (51b 3x4)
78.1 Rudolph to Hodge, two runs, Hodge charges down the track and takes
on the full, flicks away to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs
78.2 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, outside leg stump, turned away to vacant
mid-wicket
78.3 Rudolph to Hussey, one run, good length ball outside off stump,
Hussey pushes into cover
78.4 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, padded away outside leg stump
78.5 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, flighted ball, Hodge uses his feet and
drives to long-on region
78.6 Rudolph to Hussey, no run, defended on the front-foot
End of over 79 (5 runs) Australia 235/4 (lead by 197 runs)
JA Rudolph 4-1-17-0
BJ Hodge 45* (122b 4x4) MEK Hussey 28* (53b 3x4)
79.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, turned away
straight to mid-wicket
79.2 Kemp to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge goes for the pull but
doesn't middle it
79.3 Kemp to Hodge, no run, good ball around the off stump, defended
nicley back to the bowler
79.4 Kemp to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-on
79.5 Kemp to Hodge, three runs, outside off stump, Hodge moves forward
and drives on the up through extra-cover, Nel chases and slides to
save the boundary
79.6 Kemp to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 80 (3 runs) Australia 238/4 (lead by 200 runs)
JM Kemp 2-0-4-0
BJ Hodge 48* (127b 4x4) MEK Hussey 28* (54b 3x4)
80.1 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, full outside leg stump, driven to long-
on
80.2 Rudolph to Hussey, no run, Hussey tries to turn it around legside,
misses and gets on the pads
80.3 Rudolph to Hussey, one run, driven to long-on
80.4 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, full toss, Hodge turns it away to deep
mid-wicket, that's a very good fifty under pressure from Hodge!
80.5 Rudolph to Hussey, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
80.6 Rudolph to Hussey, no run, good ball around the off stump, Hussey
moves forward to defend, gets on the pads
End of over 81 (3 runs) Australia 241/4 (lead by 203 runs)
JA Rudolph 5-1-20-0
BJ Hodge 50* (129b 4x4) MEK Hussey 29* (58b 3x4)
81.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
81.2 Kemp to Hodge, no run, short of length ball just outside off stump,
defended on the back-foot
81.3 Kemp to Hodge, no run, half-volley, Hodge drives nicely but good
fielding by Villiers at cover
81.4 Kemp to Hodge, (noball) no run
81.4 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, short ball, punched on the back-foot to
deep cover and good running by the batsmen
81.5 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, Hodge cuts it away to the left of deep
point for a couple of runs
81.6 Kemp to Hodge, no run, defended to mid-off on the back-foot
End of over 82 (5 runs) Australia 246/4 (lead by 208 runs)
JM Kemp 3-0-9-0 (1nb)
MEK Hussey 29* (58b 3x4) BJ Hodge 54* (136b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
New ball has been taken and Pollock to bowl
82.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
swinging away, beaten the batsman
82.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, on the target, defended back to the
bowler
82.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, outside the off stump, Hussey leaves
that one
82.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, outside the off stump and moving away,
Hussey gets forward and defended to point
82.5 Pollock to Hussey, (noball) no run, wide outside the off stump, no
need to play that one, overstepping by bowler
82.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, pitched on the off stump, defended to
covers
82.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, outside the off stump line and shaping
away, left alone, Pollock starts with maiden
End of over 83 (1 run) Australia 247/4 (lead by 209 runs)
SM Pollock 21-3-52-1 (3nb)
BJ Hodge 54* (136b 4x4) MEK Hussey 29* (65b 3x4)
Makhaya Ntini to replace Justin Kemp
83.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, from the edge of the crease, wide outside
off and moving away from the batsman, Hodge lets it to sail
through to the keeper
83.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Hodge goes
for the on drive, doesnt get the middle of the bat, ends up
playing a mistimed drive to mid-on
83.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, outside off and just short of a length,
lets it through to the wicket keeper
83.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off, angling into
Hodge, Hodge comes forward and defends it to the offside, man
comes running in from point and fields the ball
83.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone
83.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run
End of over 84 (maiden) Australia 247/4 (lead by 209 runs)
M Ntini 21-6-66-1
MEK Hussey 29* (65b 3x4) BJ Hodge 54* (142b 4x4)
84.1 Pollock to Hussey, (noball) no run, Pollock oversteps and is
rightly called No Ball by Umpire Doctorve, driven away to the
onside
84.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, too straight a delivery, driven away to
midon
84.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length delivery, driven away to
mid-off
84.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside on leg and
middle, Hussey plays it back to the bowler, offers the full face
of the bat while playing the shot
84.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, leg cutter from Pollock, on off stump
this itme, Hussey comes forward and defends it, head nicely on top
of the ball while making contact
84.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short of a length delivery outside the
leg stump, Hussey thinks of the leg glance but finally lets it
through to the keeper
84.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, on middle and off and angling away from
the left hander, Hussey judges the line perfectly and lets it
through to the wicketkeeper
End of over 85 (1 run) Australia 248/4 (lead by 210 runs)
SM Pollock 22-3-53-1 (4nb)
BJ Hodge 54* (142b 4x4) MEK Hussey 29* (72b 3x4)
85.1 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, short of a length delivery frm Ntini, Hodge
picks the length well, goes onto the backfoot in a flash, and
pulls it away nicely to the mid wicket fence, in fact it falls
just short of the fence
85.2 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, short and wide to make up for bad delivery
previously, this time Hodge plays the upper cut over the slip
cordon and takes another boundary
85.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, outside off and angling into Hodge, Hodge
picks the line well, judges his offstump to perfection and lets it
through to the wicket keeper
85.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length delivery from Ntini, outside
off, Hodge gets to the line of the ball and defends it with a
straight bat
85.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, outside the off stump again, and Hodge lets
it through to the keeper
85.6 Ntini to Hodge, one run, slower delivery from Ntini, Hodge comes
forward and defends it, plays it with soft hands into the open
spaces in the cover region, scamper through for a single
End of over 86 (9 runs) Australia 257/4 (lead by 219 runs)
M Ntini 22-6-75-1
BJ Hodge 63* (148b 6x4) MEK Hussey 29* (72b 3x4)
86.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, outside off, Hodge lets it through to the
wicketkeeper
86.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, in good channels this time, just outside
off, Hodge comes forward and defends it, the ball takes the inside
edge of the bat and crashes into his pads
86.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, inswinger from Pollock this time, outside
off, Hodge comes forward and defends it, fielded by the man at
cover
86.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended on the front-foot to cover region
86.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball, Hodge moves back
and defends it watchfully
86.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good ball! pitched up just outside off
stump, shaping away, Hodge goes for the drive and gets beaten
End of over 87 (maiden) Australia 257/4 (lead by 219 runs)
SM Pollock 23-4-53-1 (4nb)
MEK Hussey 29* (72b 3x4) BJ Hodge 63* (154b 6x4)
87.1 Ntini to Hussey, one run, good length delivery on the off stump,
defended to point region
87.2 Ntini to Hodge, two runs, fraction short, Hodge goes back and
punches through covers for a couple of runs
87.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
87.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good ball just outside off stump, no
footwork from Hodge, keeps it out to gully
87.5 Ntini to Hodge, three runs, pitched up outside off stump, Hodge
gets forward and drives in front of point
87.6 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length delivery on the middle and off
stump, Hussey defends it down to cover
End of over 88 (6 runs) Australia 263/4 (lead by 225 runs)
M Ntini 23-6-81-1
BJ Hodge 68* (158b 6x4) MEK Hussey 30* (74b 3x4)
88.1 Pollock to Hodge, FOUR, Glorious shot! pitched up around the off
stump, shaping away a bit, Hodge gets forward and covers the
swing, drives it beautifully to extra-cover fence
88.2 Pollock to Hodge, one run, fraction short, cut away to deep point
region
88.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
88.4 Pollock to Hussey, two runs, on the leg stump, turned away to
square leg region, good running from the batsmen!
88.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, left alone around the off stump
88.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, fraction short and moving away, Hussey
shoulders arms to it
End of over 89 (7 runs) Australia 270/4 (lead by 232 runs)
SM Pollock 24-4-60-1 (4nb)
BJ Hodge 73* (160b 7x4) MEK Hussey 32* (78b 3x4)
Nel back onto the attack
89.1 Nel to Hodge, one run, short ball outside off stump, Hodge tries to
force on the back-foot, mistimes to cover region
89.2 Nel to Hussey, no run, pitched up, Hussey moves forward and drives
to mid-off
89.3 Nel to Hussey, two runs, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine leg
for a couple of runs
89.4 Nel to Hussey, no run, driven down to mid-on
89.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, short of length outside off stump, swinging
in, Hussey lets it go
89.6 Nel to Hussey, one run, good length ball on the off stump, Hussey
taps it to mid-wicket region and scampers through the single
End of over 90 (4 runs) Australia 274/4 (lead by 236 runs)
A Nel 17-2-45-0 (1w)
MEK Hussey 35* (83b 3x4) BJ Hodge 74* (161b 7x4)
90.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short ball around the off stump,
defended on the back-foot
90.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
90.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short of length ball around the off
stump, nipping away, Hussey shoulders arms to it
90.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, Hussey moves forward and defends, takes
the inside edge to short mid-wicket, Pollock runs in quick on his
follow-through
90.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
90.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, left alone
End of over 91 (maiden) Australia 274/4 (lead by 236 runs)
SM Pollock 25-5-60-1 (4nb)
BJ Hodge 74* (161b 7x4) MEK Hussey 35* (89b 3x4)
91.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
91.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, Hodge gets down and drives
straight to mid-off
91.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot
91.4 Nel to Hodge, one run, short ball, Hodge goes back and pulls to
deep mid-wicket
91.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball on the off stump, defended
to mid-wicket
91.6 Nel to Hussey, one run, pitched up, Hussey drives it nicely to deep
cover
End of over 92 (2 runs) Australia 276/4 (lead by 238 runs)
A Nel 18-2-47-0 (1w)
MEK Hussey 36* (91b 3x4) BJ Hodge 75* (165b 7x4)
92.1 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
92.2 Pollock to Hussey, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
92.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, pitched outside off stump and moving
further away, batsman lets it go
92.4 Pollock to Hussey, no run, short of length outside off stump,
Hussey shoulders arms to it
92.5 Pollock to Hussey, no run, Pollock bowling wide again, Hussey lets
it go
92.6 Pollock to Hussey, no run, left alone again
End of over 93 (maiden) Australia 276/4 (lead by 238 runs)
SM Pollock 26-6-60-1 (4nb)
BJ Hodge 75* (165b 7x4) MEK Hussey 36* (97b 3x4)
93.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, short of length outside off stump, Hodge lets
it go
93.2 Nel to Hodge, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Hodge moves
forward and drives with an open face of the bat, ball races away
behind point
93.3 Nel to Hodge, two runs, good length ball on the middle stump and
angled in, Hodge turns it away through mid-wicket
93.4 Nel to Hodge, FOUR, More runs! short and wide outside off stump,
Hodge rocks back and slashes over the gully fielder, down to
thirdman fence
93.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, Hodge drives beautifully but
straight to mid-on
93.6 Nel to Hodge, one run, Hodge goes back and drops it to short cover
and a quick single taken
End of over 94 (11 runs) Australia 287/4 (lead by 249 runs)
A Nel 19-2-58-0 (1w)
BJ Hodge 86* (171b 9x4) MEK Hussey 36* (97b 3x4)
Langeveldt back onto the attack
94.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended to cover region
94.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
94.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge gets right in line
and defends down the wicket
94.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, fraction short, Hodge falls back and
taps it away to gully
94.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, punched on the back-foot to cover
region
94.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, short ball on the stumps and moving
away, Hussey rocks back and pulls to mid-wicket fence, amazing
hit!
End of over 95 (5 runs) Australia 292/4 (lead by 254 runs)
CK Langeveldt 19-2-62-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 87* (176b 9x4) MEK Hussey 40* (98b 4x4)
95.1 Nel to Hodge, one run, good length ball, Hodge moves forward and
defends to cover point, good single taken
95.2 Nel to Hussey, no run
95.3 Nel to Hussey, one run, pitched up, Hussey defends wide of the
cover fielder and a quick single taken
95.4 Nel to Hodge, one run, pushed on the front-foot to deep-point
95.5 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
95.6 Nel to Hussey, no run, good length ball on the off stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot to mid-wicket
End of over 96 (3 runs) Australia 295/4 (lead by 257 runs)
A Nel 20-2-61-0 (1w)
BJ Hodge 89* (178b 9x4) MEK Hussey 41* (102b 4x4)
96.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run
96.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, defended and a quick single taken
96.3 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, left alone
96.4 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, defended to backward point
96.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, left alone again
96.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, left alone
End of over 97 (1 run) Australia 296/4 (lead by 258 runs)
CK Langeveldt 20-2-63-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 90* (180b 9x4) MEK Hussey 41* (106b 4x4)
97.1 Nel to Hodge, one run, short ball outside off stump, cut away to
deep point
97.2 Nel to Hussey, FOUR, half-volley, Hussey moves forward and drives
through covers, excellent placement!
97.3 Nel to Hussey, one run, defends on the front-foot and a quick
single taken
97.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump, Hodge
moves forward and defends nicely
97.5 Nel to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge gets right in line and
keeps it out to short cover
97.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched outside off stump, batsman lets it go
End of over 98 (6 runs) Australia 302/4 (lead by 264 runs)
A Nel 21-2-67-0 (1w)
MEK Hussey 46* (108b 5x4) BJ Hodge 91* (184b 9x4)
98.1 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, short ball around the off stump,
defended on the back-foot to cover region
98.2 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, short ball, Hussey rocks back and
pulls flat in the air, hard chance put down at mid-wicket by
Villiers!
98.3 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, short and angled away, Hussey cuts in
front of point, that's fifty for Hussey!
98.4 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, left alone outside off stump
98.5 Langeveldt to Hussey, no run, pitched up, driven straight to cover
98.6 Langeveldt to Hussey, FOUR, half-volley around the off stump,
Hussey moves forward and drives through extra-cover, ball races
away to the fence
End of over 99 (8 runs) Australia 310/4 (lead by 272 runs)
CK Langeveldt 21-2-71-2 (5nb)
BJ Hodge 91* (184b 9x4) MEK Hussey 54* (114b 7x4)
Umpires call Stumps and that's it for the day.
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Australia lead by 272 runs with 6 wickets remaining and now they
are well in control of the match.
Ponting and Langer applied themselves and came up with good knocks.
But it was Hodge and Hussey's partnership that did the damage.
South Africans poor catching has let them down and they have paid
the price.
Please join us tomorrow for the fourth day's play. Cheers and Bye!
Welcome back to the fourth day's play of the First Test. Hodge is
all set to make his maiden hundred.
Players are walking out and Protes need early wickets to get back
into the match
Ntini will start the proceedings and Hodge will be on strike
99.1 Ntini to Hodge, one run, on the legs, Hodge tries to turn it around
onside, gets an inside edge onto hlis pads and they take a single
99.2 Ntini to Hussey, no run, defended nicely on the back-foot
99.3 Ntini to Hussey, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, Hussey shoulders arms to it
99.4 Ntini to Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
99.5 Ntini to Hussey, FOUR, short delivery angled across from wide of
the crease, Hussey goes back and opens the face of the bat, runs
it down to thirdman fence
99.6 Ntini to Hussey, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
End of over 100 (5 runs) Australia 315/4 (lead by 277 runs)
M Ntini 24-6-86-1
BJ Hodge 92* (185b 9x4) MEK Hussey 58* (119b 8x4)
Pollock to start from the other end
100.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to cover region
100.2 Pollock to Hodge, one run, short of length and nipping in, Hodge
turns it behind square
100.3 Pollock to Hussey, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
100.4 Pollock to Hussey, OUT: fraction short around the off stump,
nipping away, Hussey falls back and fends at it, ball takes the
nick and Boucher takes a simple catch
Australia 316/5, Partnership of 132
MEK Hussey c Boucher b Pollock 58 (121b 8x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 93* (187b 9x4) SM Pollock 26.4-6-61-2 (4nb)
Symonds walks in
100.5 Pollock to Symonds, no run, defended on the back-foot
100.6 Pollock to Symonds, FOUR, short of length and nipping in, Symonds
moves back to defend and gets an inside edge to fine leg, very
close to the stumps!
End of over 101 (5 runs) Australia 320/5 (lead by 282 runs)
SM Pollock 27-6-65-2 (4nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 93* (187b 9x4) A Symonds 4* (2b 1x4)
101.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended
101.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended nicely to cover region
101.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Hodge pushes on the up to mid-on
101.4 Ntini to Hodge, two runs, on the middle and leg stump, Hodge turns
it away in front of square for a couple of runs
101.5 Ntini to Hodge, two runs, length delivery just outside off stump,
Hodge drives on the up through cover region, moves onto 97!
101.6 Ntini to Hodge, one run, glided away to thirdman
End of over 102 (5 runs) Australia 325/5 (lead by 287 runs)
M Ntini 25-6-91-1 - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 98* (193b 9x4) A Symonds 4* (2b 1x4)
102.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball, Hodge tries to drive on
the up, sharp off-cutter and ball strikes the pads, loud appeal
turned down by Doctrove, close call
102.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, pushed on the up to cover region
102.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of lenght delivery, Hodge goes for
the cut but bottom edges to gully region
102.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, pushes back to the bowler
102.5 Pollock to Hodge, FOUR, There it is!! good length delivery on the
middle and leg stump, Hodge allows the ball to come and flicks it
through square leg, excellent shot to bring up his maiden century!
102.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, length ball, Hodge moves forward and
drives on the up to mid-off
End of over 103 (4 runs) Australia 329/5 (lead by 291 runs)
SM Pollock 28-6-69-2 (4nb) - Members End
A Symonds 4* (2b 1x4) BJ Hodge 102* (199b 10x4)
103.1 Ntini to Symonds, one run, on the middle and leg stump, Symonds
moves across and glances away to fine leg
103.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball, defended on the front-
foot, takes the inside edge to short mid-wicket region
103.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short, Hodge comes right in line
and defends to mid-on
103.4 Ntini to Hodge, two runs, short delivery, Hodge pulls to mid-wicket
region, bit of mix-up but Symonds well in
103.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short outside off stump, Hodge goes for the
pull again but the ball keeps low and the batsman misses
103.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 104 (3 runs) Australia 332/5 (lead by 294 runs)
M Ntini 26-6-94-1 - Prindiville Stand End
A Symonds 5* (3b 1x4) BJ Hodge 104* (204b 10x4)
104.1 Pollock to Symonds, no run, short of length ball, Symonds angles it
away to gully region
104.2 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
104.3 Pollock to Symonds, FOUR, fraction short and given width, Symonds
rocks back and cuts it late behind point, good shot!
104.4 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length delivery, Symonds moves
forward and defends to cover region
104.5 Pollock to Symonds, (noball) no run, good ball and nipping in,
Symonds pushes it to mid-on
104.5 Pollock to Symonds, no run, short of length delivery, Symonds gets
an inside edge onto his pads
104.6 Pollock to Symonds, one run, good length ball on the off stump,
nipping in, Symonds turns it around to square leg region
End of over 105 (6 runs) Australia 338/5 (lead by 300 runs)
SM Pollock 29-6-75-2 (5nb) - Members End
A Symonds 10* (10b 2x4) BJ Hodge 104* (204b 10x4)
105.1 Ntini to Symonds, no run, defended on the back-foot
105.2 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good length ball, pushed to cover
105.3 Ntini to Symonds, one run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, Symonds drops it and takes a quick single
105.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
105.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot to cover
105.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length delivery around the off stump,
Hodge moves forward and defends back to the bowler
End of over 106 (1 run) Australia 339/5 (lead by 301 runs)
M Ntini 27-6-95-1 - Prindiville Stand End
A Symonds 11* (13b 2x4) BJ Hodge 104* (207b 10x4)
106.1 Pollock to Symonds, no run, short of length ball, defended on the
back-foot to point region
106.2 Pollock to Symonds, no run, good length ball just outside off
stump, defended on the front-foot to cover
106.3 Pollock to Symonds, one run, pitched up, driven straight by
Symonds, good fielding at mid-on saves a certain boundary
106.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge tries to turn it around
and gets an inside edge onto his body
106.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
106.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
End of over 107 (1 run) Australia 340/5 (lead by 302 runs)
SM Pollock 30-6-76-2 (5nb) - Members End
A Symonds 12* (16b 2x4) BJ Hodge 104* (210b 10x4)
107.1 Ntini to Symonds, no run, Symonds goes back and defends to extra-
cover
107.2 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short of length delivery, angled in,
defended
107.3 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short ball, defended on the back-foot to
point region
107.4 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
107.5 Ntini to Symonds, no run, left alone again
107.6 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short of length ball, nipping back in,
hits Symonds on his thigh
End of over 108 (maiden) Australia 340/5 (lead by 302 runs)
M Ntini 28-7-95-1 - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 104* (210b 10x4) A Symonds 12* (22b 2x4)
108.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, defended back to the bowler
108.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
108.3 Pollock to Hodge, one run, good length ball on the off stump,
nipping back in, turned away to long leg
108.4 Pollock to Symonds, one run, short ball outside off stump, cut away
to deep point
108.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
108.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length delivery, defended
solidly by Hodge
End of over 109 (2 runs) Australia 342/5 (lead by 304 runs)
SM Pollock 31-6-78-2 (5nb) - Members End
A Symonds 13* (23b 2x4) BJ Hodge 105* (215b 10x4)
Umpires are having a discussion about shape of the ball and they
are going to change.
109.1 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
nipping back in, defended on the back-foot
109.2 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good ball, Symonds tries to defend but
edges it to gully region
109.3 Ntini to Symonds, no run, driven on the up to mid-off
109.4 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good length ball, defended nicely on the
front-foot
109.5 Ntini to Symonds, no run, short of length around the off stump,
Symonds angles his bat to gully region
109.6 Ntini to Symonds, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
End of over 110 (maiden) Australia 342/5 (lead by 304 runs)
M Ntini 29-8-95-1 - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 105* (215b 10x4) A Symonds 13* (29b 2x4)
110.1 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
nipping back in, Hodge pushes it to mid-on
110.2 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball, defended on the front-
foot
110.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, Pollock hitting the right line and length
consistently, defended to cover
110.4 Pollock to Hodge, one run, given width outside off stump, cut away
to wide thirdman fielder
110.5 Pollock to Symonds, FOUR, good length ball, straightening, Symonds
moves forward and drives on the up through extra-cover, excellent
shot!
110.6 Pollock to Symonds, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
End of over 111 (5 runs) Australia 347/5 (lead by 309 runs)
SM Pollock 32-6-83-2 (5nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 106* (219b 10x4) A Symonds 17* (31b 3x4)
111.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Hodge pushes
it down to mid-on
111.2 Ntini to Hodge, one run, short delviery, Hodge goes for the pull
but doesn't middle it, ball rolls down to square leg region
111.3 Ntini to Symonds, one run, good length ball and angling in, Symonds
turns it away to mid-wicket region
111.4 Ntini to Hodge, three runs, short ball just outside off stump,
Hodge goes back and pulls to deep mid-wicket region but not timed
perfectly to reach the fence
111.5 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
111.6 Ntini to Symonds, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to point region
End of over 112 (5 runs) Australia 352/5 (lead by 314 runs)
M Ntini 30-8-100-1 - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 110* (222b 10x4) A Symonds 18* (34b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Drinks onto the field
Langeveldt comes onto the attack
112.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended to cover region on the front-
foot
112.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short ball, punched away but straight
to point
112.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, short ball on the stumps, Hodge falls
back and pulls over square leg fielder, good shot!
112.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, cut away to point fielder
112.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
112.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, half-volley on the off stump, Hodge
drives down straight, Langeveldt stops on his follow-through
End of over 113 (4 runs) Australia 356/5 (lead by 318 runs)
CK Langeveldt 22-2-75-2 (5nb) - Members End
A Symonds 18* (34b 3x4) BJ Hodge 114* (228b 11x4)
Nel into the attack
113.1 Nel to Symonds, FOUR, short delivery, Symonds rocks back and
punches to cover point fence, ball races away to the fence, good
hard shot!
113.2 Nel to Symonds, one run, short again, cut away to deep cover
113.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump, driven on
the up to mid-on
113.4 Nel to Hodge, one run, fraction short, Hodge goes back and cuts
away to deep point region
113.5 Nel to Symonds, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended solidly back to the bowler
113.6 Nel to Symonds, one run, pitched up around the off stump, driven
wide of the mid-off fielder
End of over 114 (7 runs) Australia 363/5 (lead by 325 runs)
A Nel 22-2-74-0 (1w) - Prindiville Stand End
A Symonds 24* (38b 4x4) BJ Hodge 115* (230b 11x4)
114.1 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, bouncer swinging down the legside,
batsman ducks underneath
114.2 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, short ball, Symonds punches it
straight to cover fielder
114.3 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, fraction short around the off stump,
Symonds goes back and defends to cover region
114.4 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, bouncer on the off stump, batsman
sways away
114.5 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, short and wide outside off stump,
Symonds goes after it but misses
114.6 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, bouncer high and over, Symonds ducks
underneath
End of over 115 (maiden) Australia 363/5 (lead by 325 runs)
CK Langeveldt 23-3-75-2 (5nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 115* (230b 11x4) A Symonds 24* (44b 4x4)
115.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended nicely on the fornt-foot
115.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, on the off stump and nipping in, Hodge puts
his foot across and tries to flick, ball strikes the pads and lous
appeal but going down
115.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, defended to mid-on region
115.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
defended
115.5 Nel to Hodge, FOUR, Shot! pitched up on the off stump, Hodge moves
forward and drives beautifully down the ground
115.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, defended to onside
End of over 116 (4 runs) Australia 367/5 (lead by 329 runs)
A Nel 23-2-78-0 (1w) - Prindiville Stand End
A Symonds 24* (44b 4x4) BJ Hodge 119* (236b 12x4)
116.1 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, good length ball, defended on the
front-foot
116.2 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, on the leg stump, Symods tries to
flick it away but gets on the pads
116.3 Langeveldt to Symonds, one run, half-volley, driven hard and
straight to Pollock at mid-off, misfield and a single taken
116.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Hodge
moves forward and drives to cover fence, excellent timing!
116.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot
116.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, length delivery just outside off
stump, Hodge pushes to deep cover, looks for a second but the
fielder moves in quickly
End of over 117 (6 runs) Australia 373/5 (lead by 335 runs)
CK Langeveldt 24-3-81-2 (5nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 124* (239b 13x4) A Symonds 25* (47b 4x4)
117.1 Nel to Hodge, two runs, short delivery outside off stump, swinging
away, Hodge cuts it to deep point region for a couple of runs
117.2 Nel to Hodge, no run, driven on the up to mid-off
117.3 Nel to Hodge, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hodge
goes for the drive but gets the inside half of the bat to square
leg
117.4 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven straight to cover
117.5 Nel to Hodge, two runs, given width, Hodge rocks back and cuts to
thirdman region, good running and they complete the second easily
117.6 Nel to Hodge, no run, driven to mid-on
End of over 118 (4 runs) Australia 377/5 (lead by 339 runs)
A Nel 24-2-82-0 (1w) - Prindiville Stand End
A Symonds 25* (47b 4x4) BJ Hodge 128* (245b 13x4)
118.1 Langeveldt to Symonds, no run, bouncer around the off stump,
batsman sways away
118.2 Langeveldt to Symonds, OUT: good length delivery outside off stump,
shaping away a bit and climbing off the wicket, Symonds moves
forward and tries to glide on the up, gets the edge and ball flies
to lone second slip, Gibbs takes a sharp catch!
Australia 377/6, Partnership of 61
A Symonds c Gibbs b Langeveldt 25 (49b 4x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 128* (245b 13x4) CK Langeveldt 24.2-3-81-3 (5nb)
Gilchrist walks in
118.3 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, two runs, short on the leg stump, turned
away to backward square leg region
118.4 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, no run, turned away to mid-wicket
118.5 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, no run, good length delivery outside off
stump, left alone
118.6 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 119 (2 runs) Australia 379/6 (lead by 341 runs)
CK Langeveldt 25-3-83-3 (5nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 128* (245b 13x4) AC Gilchrist 2* (4b)
119.1 Nel to Hodge, one run, short ball, cut away to deep point
Nel round the wicket to Gilchrist
119.2 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, defended on the back-foot
119.3 Nel to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched up, Gilchrist drives down the
gorund to long-on fence
119.4 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, driven straight to mid-off fielder
119.5 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, Gilchrist moves forward and
pushes to mid-off
119.6 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, given width outside off stump, nipping
away off the wicket, Gilchrist swings on the front-foot and gets
beaten
End of over 120 (5 runs) Australia 384/6 (lead by 346 runs)
A Nel 25-2-87-0 (1w) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 129* (246b 13x4) AC Gilchrist 6* (9b 1x4)
120.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
nipping in, defended on the front-foot
120.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, swinging into the leg stump, driven to
mid-on
120.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, turned away to short mid-wicket
120.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, (noball) no run, bouncer down the legside,
left alone
120.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended back to the bowler
120.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, two runs, angled into the leg stump, Hodge
turs it away to long leg for a couple of runs
120.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
driven to mid-off
End of over 121 (3 runs) Australia 387/6 (lead by 349 runs)
CK Langeveldt 26-3-86-3 (6nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 6* (9b 1x4) BJ Hodge 131* (253b 13x4)
121.1 Nel to Gilchrist, two runs, short ball outside off stump, Gilchrist
cuts it away in front of point
121.2 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, driven hard and straight to Kemp at short
cover
121.3 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, way outside off stump, Gilchrist moves
forward and goes after it but mistimes to mid-off region
121.4 Nel to Gilchrist, one run, short ball, Gilchrist pulls it away to
deep mid-wicket region
121.5 Nel to Hodge, three runs, full toss on the leg stump, flicked away
to deep mid-wicket region, Smith chases and fields it
121.6 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, defended on the front-foot to short cover
End of over 122 (6 runs) Australia 393/6 (lead by 355 runs)
A Nel 26-2-93-0 (1w) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 134* (254b 13x4) AC Gilchrist 9* (14b 1x4)
122.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, Shot! good length ball outside off
stump, Hodge comes on the front-foot and just smashes it away to
cover fence, glorious shot!
122.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot to onside
122.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, turned away to square leg region
122.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, (noball) no run, short of length ball,
defended on the back-foot to short mid-wicket
122.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on
122.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short ball and nipping in, Hodge
defends on the back-foot
122.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended on the front-foot
End of over 123 (5 runs) Australia 398/6 (lead by 360 runs)
CK Langeveldt 27-3-91-3 (7nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 9* (14b 1x4) BJ Hodge 138* (261b 14x4)
Ntini back onto the attack
123.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short delivery on the leg stump,
nipping away, defended on the back-foot down the wicket
123.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, turned away to mid-wicket region
123.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-on
123.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven straight to mid-off
123.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
Hodge pushes on the back-foot to point region
123.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, fraction short, Hodge gets back and keeps
it out
End of over 124 (1 run) Australia 399/6 (lead by 361 runs)
M Ntini 31-8-101-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 10* (16b 1x4) BJ Hodge 138* (265b 14x4)
124.1 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover
region
124.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot
124.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the middle stump, Hodge
drives down straight, fielder at mid-on runs across and cuts it
off
124.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, short ball on the leg stump, pulled
away to fine leg
124.5 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, no run, short ball on the off stump,
batsman goes back and pushes to cover
124.6 Langeveldt to Gilchrist, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 125 (2 runs) Australia 401/6 (lead by 363 runs)
CK Langeveldt 28-3-93-3 (7nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 139* (268b 14x4) AC Gilchrist 11* (19b 1x4)
Umpires call Lunch and we will be back after a 40-minute break
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Day started with an early strike from Pollock but that doesn't stop
the Aussies to pile up runs. Symonds hanged in for a while to
support Hodge.
Australians have taken themselves to a commanding position with
Hodge completing his maiden century and still looking good for
more runs.
Welcome back to the post lunch session. Ntini will bowl and Hodge
to face
125.1 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short delivery, Hodge pushes to mid-off
125.2 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended on the back-foot
125.3 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short ball, Hodge goes back and defends to
onside
125.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length delivery around the off stump,
nipping back in, Hodge pushes to mid-on
125.5 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, short ball, Hodge falls back and pulls over
to mid-wicket fence, good shot!
125.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, defended to point region
End of over 126 (4 runs) Australia 405/6 (lead by 367 runs)
M Ntini 32-8-105-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 11* (19b 1x4) BJ Hodge 143* (274b 15x4)
Pollock to start at the other end
126.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs, glanced away to long leg, mix-up
between fieldsmen and Gilchrist completes the second easily
126.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
126.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs, pushed on the front-foot to point
region, good running by Gilchrist!
126.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good length delivery outside off
stump, left alone
126.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, three runs, good length ball around the off
stump, Gilchrist drives on the up to deep cover
126.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 127 (7 runs) Australia 412/6 (lead by 374 runs)
SM Pollock 33-6-90-2 (5nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 18* (24b 1x4) BJ Hodge 143* (275b 15x4)
127.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, two runs, length delivery but given width,
Gilchrist moves forward and square drives to backward point region
127.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, pushed to cover
127.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, short ball on the legs, Gilchrist
turns it away to square leg region
127.4 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short outside off stump, Hodge goes for the
cut but not much of bounce off the wicket, gets the bottom edge
and one bounce to keeper
127.5 Ntini to Hodge, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
driven on the up to mid-off
127.6 Ntini to Hodge, no run, short of length delivery, Hodge gets back
and keeps it out to point region
End of over 128 (3 runs) Australia 415/6 (lead by 377 runs)
M Ntini 33-8-108-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 21* (27b 1x4) BJ Hodge 143* (278b 15x4)
128.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, short delivery on the leg stump,
shaping in, Gilchrist moves back and tries to turn it away onside,
gets on the pads and a loud shout turned down
128.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good length delivery on the off
stump, driven straight to mid-off
128.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, driven to mid-on this time
128.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, fraction short on the leg stump,
moving away from the left-hander, Gilchrist tries to turn onside,
gets the leading edge to point region
128.4 Pollock to Hodge, one run, punched on the back-foot to deep cover
128.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball, driven straight to
cover
128.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, pitched up, Gilchrist drives to mid-
off and takes a quick single
End of over 129 (4 runs) Australia 419/6 (lead by 381 runs)
SM Pollock 34-6-94-2 (6nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 23* (33b 1x4) BJ Hodge 144* (279b 15x4)
129.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short and angled away, Gilchrist rocks
back and cuts it away to Gibbs at backward point
129.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, angled across from wide of the crease,
Gilchrist tries to cut it late, ball keeps low again and batsman
misses
129.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, pushed on the back-foot to gully
129.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, short delivery on the middle stump,
angled away, batsman punches it straight to backward point
129.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, on the hips, Gilchrist turns it away
easily to mid-wicket region, fielder runs in quickly and keeps it
down to a single
129.6 Ntini to Hodge, FOUR, good length delivery but given width, Hodge
moves forward and slashes, gets a thick outside edge to thirdman
fence
End of over 130 (5 runs) Australia 424/6 (lead by 386 runs)
M Ntini 34-8-113-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 24* (38b 1x4) BJ Hodge 148* (280b 16x4)
130.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs, pitched up on the middle and off
stump, Gilchrist slices it away wide of the cover fielder for a
couple of runs
Pollock changing the angle
130.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, driven to mid-off
130.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, fraction short, Gilchrist goes for
the cut and bottom edges to the keeper
130.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, glanced away to fine leg
130.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot to extra-cover
130.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Hodge
looks to steer down to thirdman but straight to gully fielder
End of over 131 (3 runs) Australia 427/6 (lead by 389 runs)
SM Pollock 35-6-97-2 (6nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 27* (42b 1x4) BJ Hodge 148* (282b 16x4)
Kemp comes onto the attack
round the wicket to Gilchrist
131.1 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, defended on the back-foot to point
region
131.2 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, down the legside
131.3 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Gilchrist pushes on the up, gets the edge, tough chance put down
by Villiers at wide first slip
131.4 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, left alone outside off stump
131.5 Kemp to Gilchrist, FOUR, Gilchrist moves forward and smashes to
cover fence, excellent placement!
131.6 Kemp to Gilchrist, one run, defended on the front-foot to cover
region
End of over 132 (5 runs) Australia 432/6 (lead by 394 runs)
JM Kemp 4-0-14-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 32* (48b 2x4) BJ Hodge 148* (282b 16x4)
132.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball around the off
stump, pushed to cover
132.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, short ball, Gilchrist moves back and
pushes to mid-off, quick single taken
132.3 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Hodge
flicks in the air to mid-wicket but doesn't carry to Prince
132.4 Pollock to Hodge, no run, short of length ball, defended on the
back-foot
132.5 Pollock to Hodge, no run, good length delivery on the middle stump,
Hodge pushes on the front-foot and gets on the inside half of the
bat to onside
132.6 Pollock to Hodge, no run, pushed straight to cover
End of over 133 (1 run) Australia 433/6 (lead by 395 runs)
SM Pollock 36-6-98-2 (6nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 33* (50b 2x4) BJ Hodge 148* (286b 16x4)
133.1 Kemp to Gilchrist, two runs, pitched up, Gilchrist drives to deep
cover region for a couple of runs
133.2 Kemp to Gilchrist, FOUR, half-volley outside off stump, Gilchrist
comes forward and thrashes to extra-cover fence, ball races away
to the fence, lead crosses 400 runs!
133.3 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, flicked away to mid-wicket region
133.4 Kemp to Gilchrist, no run, length delivery around the off stump,
driven to cover
133.5 Kemp to Gilchrist, FOUR, fraction short outside off stump, swinging
in, Gilchrist goes for the pull, gets an inside edge to fine leg
fence, very close to the stumps
133.6 Kemp to Gilchrist, one run, driven to deep cover and Gilchrist
keeps the strike
End of over 134 (11 runs) Australia 444/6 (lead by 406 runs)
JM Kemp 5-0-25-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
AC Gilchrist 44* (56b 4x4) BJ Hodge 148* (286b 16x4)
Nel given the ball
134.1 Nel to Gilchrist, no run, short of length ball, pushed to cover
134.2 Nel to Gilchrist, OUT: Gone! just short of length around the off
stump, Gilchrist rocks back and pulls in the air straight to
Rudolph at deep square leg
Australia 444/7, Partnership of 67
AC Gilchrist c Rudolph b Nel 44 (58b 4x4 0x6)
BJ Hodge 148* (286b 16x4) A Nel 26.2-2-93-1 (1w)
Warne comes in
134.3 Nel to Warne, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg stump,
pushed to mid-on
134.4 Nel to Warne, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover region
134.5 Nel to Warne, one run, short ball, Warne pulls it away to deep mid-
wicket
134.6 Nel to Hodge, one run, glanced away to fine leg
End of over 135 (2 runs) Australia 446/7 (lead by 408 runs)
A Nel 27-2-95-1 (1w) - Members End
BJ Hodge 149* (287b 16x4) SK Warne 1* (3b)
135.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot to gully region
135.2 Kemp to Hodge, one run, on the leg stump, flicked away to deep
square leg
Hodge reaches his 150 and its been a magnificient innings under
pressure
135.3 Kemp to Warne, FOUR, fraction short, Warne cuts it away to deep
point fence
135.4 Kemp to Warne, no run, good length ball, defended on the front-foot
to cover
135.5 Kemp to Warne, no run, Warne makes room and tries to loft it
straight but doesn't middle it, straight back to the bowler
135.6 Kemp to Warne, OUT: good length ball on the off stump, coming in,
Warne moves across and tries to flick it away, misses and the ball
strikes the pad, loud shout and Bucknor convinced
Australia 451/8, Partnership of 7
SK Warne lbw b Kemp 5 (7b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 136 (5 runs) Australia 451/8 (lead by 413 runs)
JM Kemp 6-0-30-1 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 150* (289b 16x4)
136.1 Nel to Hodge, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-on
136.2 Nel to Hodge, FOUR, Shot! half-volley, Hodge moves forward and
drives hard to cover fence
136.3 Nel to Hodge, two runs, driven wide of the deep cover fielder for a
couple of runs
136.4 Nel to Hodge, one run, turned away to mid-wicket region
136.5 Nel to Bracken, one run, good length ball, pushed to deep cover
136.6 Nel to Hodge, one run, driven wide of mid-off fielder, Langeveldt
does well to stop it
End of over 137 (9 runs) Australia 460/8 (lead by 422 runs)
A Nel 28-2-104-1 (1w) - Members End
BJ Hodge 158* (294b 17x4) NW Bracken 1* (1b)
137.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, pitched up on the off stump, pushed on the
front-foot to mid-off
137.2 Kemp to Hodge, one run, short ball just outside off stump, cut away
late to thirdman
137.3 Kemp to Bracken, no run, good length ball on the off stump, shaping
in, defended to mid-off
137.4 Kemp to Bracken, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Bracken
mistimes his drive to cover
137.5 Kemp to Bracken, (noball) no run, Kemp goes for the yorker but
swinging down the legside
137.5 Kemp to Bracken, no run, pushed on the front-foot to point region
137.6 Kemp to Bracken, no run, slow ball and yorker length, defended to
cover
End of over 138 (2 runs) Australia 462/8 (lead by 424 runs)
JM Kemp 7-0-32-1 (2nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 159* (296b 17x4) NW Bracken 1* (6b)
Langeveldt given the ball
138.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, turned away to square leg region
138.2 Langeveldt to Bracken, FOUR, fraction short, Bracken just stands
there and pulls away to square leg fence
138.3 Langeveldt to Bracken, one run, driven to deep cover
138.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length ball on the middle and
leg stump, turned away to mid-wicket
138.5 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, defended on the front-foot
138.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, bye: one run, down the legside and Boucher
does well to stop the ball
End of over 139 (7 runs) Australia 469/8 (lead by 431 runs)
CK Langeveldt 29-3-99-3 (7nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 160* (300b 17x4) NW Bracken 6* (8b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
139.1 Kemp to Hodge, one run, glided away to thirdman region
139.2 Kemp to Bracken, no run, down the legside, Bracken fails to put it
away
139.3 Kemp to Bracken, no run, Bracken pushes and gets an inside edge to
mid-wicket
139.4 Kemp to Bracken, one run, pushes to mid-on and a quick single taken
139.5 Kemp to Hodge, legbye: one run, on the leg stump, ball hits the pad
and rolls to short fine leg region
139.6 Kemp to Bracken, no run, defended on the front-foot to point region
End of over 140 (3 runs) Australia 472/8 (lead by 434 runs)
JM Kemp 8-0-34-1 (2nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 161* (302b 17x4) NW Bracken 7* (12b 1x4)
140.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, fraction short on the middle and leg
stump, Hodge pulls it away to backward square leg fence
140.2 Langeveldt to Hodge, FOUR, good length ball on the stumps, Hodge
moves forward and lofts straight over mid-on, amazing hit!
140.3 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, glided away to thirdman region
140.4 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, pushed back to the bowler
140.5 Langeveldt to Bracken, one run, length delivery just outside off
stump, pushed on the up to deep point
140.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, no run, short of length on the off stump,
Hodge makes room and tries to glide, gets the bottom edge and one
bounce to Boucher
End of over 141 (10 runs) Australia 482/8 (lead by 444 runs)
CK Langeveldt 30-3-109-3 (7nb) - Members End
NW Bracken 8* (14b 1x4) BJ Hodge 170* (306b 19x4)
141.1 Kemp to Bracken, one run, edged away to thirdman region
141.2 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, fraction short and cutting back in, Hodge
cuts it away wide of thirdman region for a couple of runs
141.3 Kemp to Hodge, bye: FOUR, down the legside and swinging down
further, Boucher dives but couldn't reach to the ball
141.4 Kemp to Hodge, FOUR, length ball, Hodge moves forward and just
swings it across to mid-wicket fence, flat batted shot!
141.5 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, glided away to thirdman, Nel misfields and
allows them to take the second
141.6 Kemp to Hodge, one run, driven to long-on
End of over 142 (14 runs) Australia 496/8 (lead by 458 runs)
JM Kemp 9-0-44-1 (2nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 179* (311b 20x4) NW Bracken 9* (15b 1x4)
142.1 Langeveldt to Hodge, three runs, short ball just outside off stump,
Hodge stands and pulls to deep mid-wicket region
142.2 Langeveldt to Bracken, no run, pushed on the front-foot to point
region
142.3 Langeveldt to Bracken, one run, glided away to thirdman, 500 comes
up!
142.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, (noball) no run, length delivery, Hodge drives
on the up but straight to cover
142.4 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, pitched up, Hodge tries to loft
through mid-wicket but gets an inside edge in front of square
142.5 Langeveldt to Bracken, one run, yorker length delivery, inside edge
onto his foot, Hodge calls for the single, Bracken late to react
and takes off, Gibbs throws at the bowlers end but misses, Bracken
well short
142.6 Langeveldt to Hodge, one run, pulled away to mid-wicket region
End of over 143 (8 runs) Australia 504/8 (lead by 466 runs)
CK Langeveldt 31-3-117-3 (8nb) - Members End
BJ Hodge 184* (315b 20x4) NW Bracken 11* (18b 1x4)
143.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, driven straight to cover fielder
143.2 Kemp to Hodge, one run, pitched up, Hodge drives to deep cover
143.3 Kemp to Bracken, legbye: one run, on the middle and leg stump, hits
Bracken on his pads, loud shout but turned down
143.4 Kemp to Hodge, FOUR, down the legside, Hodge flicks it down fine to
the fence
143.5 Kemp to Hodge, one run, turned away to mid-wicket region
143.6 Kemp to Bracken, no run, glided to thirdman but doesn't go for the
single
End of over 144 (7 runs) Australia 511/8 (lead by 473 runs)
JM Kemp 10-0-50-1 (2nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 190* (319b 21x4) NW Bracken 11* (20b 1x4)
Rudolph given the ball, coming round the wicket to Hodge
144.1 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, turned away to mid-wicket region
144.2 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, good ball into the rough, defended back
to the bowler
144.3 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, fligthed ball, Hodge uses his feet and
drives down to long-on, looks for the second but Gibbs moves in
quickly
144.4 Rudolph to Bracken, one run, short ball outside leg stump, turned
away to square leg region
144.5 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, pushed on the front-foot to cover point
144.6 Rudolph to Bracken, no run, padded away outside leg stump
End of over 145 (3 runs) Australia 514/8 (lead by 476 runs)
JA Rudolph 6-1-23-0 - Members End
BJ Hodge 192* (323b 21x4) NW Bracken 12* (22b 1x4)
Hodge 8 runs away from his double century
145.1 Kemp to Hodge, no run, full length ball on the leg stump, turned
away to mid-wicket
145.2 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, length delivery outside off stump, Hodge
taps on the front-foot wide of thirdman region
145.3 Kemp to Hodge, no run, driven straight to mid-off
145.4 Kemp to Hodge, one run, low full toss on the leg stump, turned away
to deep square, looks for the second but good quick fielding keeps
them down to a single
145.5 Kemp to Bracken, (noball) one run, glided away to thirdman
145.5 Kemp to Hodge, two runs, given width outside off stump, Hodge
drives on the front-foot wide of deep cover, Ntini does the
fielding
145.6 Kemp to Hodge, one run, square driven on the front-foot to deep
cover, moves onto 198!
End of over 146 (8 runs) Australia 522/8 (lead by 484 runs)
JM Kemp 11-0-58-1 (3nb) - Prindiville Stand End
BJ Hodge 198* (329b 21x4) NW Bracken 13* (23b 1x4)
146.1 Rudolph to Hodge, no run, Hodge comes down the track and takes on
the full, hits back to the bowler
146.2 Rudolph to Hodge, one run, pushes on the front-foot to deep cover,
looks for the second but decides against it
146.3 Rudolph to Bracken, one run, pushes to mid-on and a quick single
taken
Hodge on 199, fielders coming in to stop the single
146.4 Rudolph to Hodge, FOUR, Here it comes! faster one on the off stump,
Hodge goes back and cuts it nicely behind point, ball races away
to the fence, fantastic knock from Hodge!
Ponting calls them in and Proteas are set a stiff target of 491
runs. Australians have a minimum of 130 overs to get them all out.
Umpires have decided to have early tea break and please stay on for
the South African chase
Match State: Tea - Day 4
Players are on the middle and McGrath to start the proceedings and
Smith will be on strike
0.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, defended to mid-wicket region and Smith
off the mark
0.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good ball around the off stump,
defended to cover region
0.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the off
stump, nipping in, defended on the back-foot to onside
0.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
Villiers shoulders arms to it
0.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it
go
0.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery outside off
stump, left alone
End of over 1 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (490 more runs req)
GD McGrath 1-0-1-0 - Members End
GC Smith 1* (1b) AB de Villiers 0* (5b)
Lee to share the new ball
1.1 Lee to Smith, no run, short of length on the leg stump, moving
away, Smith tries to keep it out, leading edge along the ground to
cover
1.2 Lee to Smith, two runs, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine leg
for a couple of runs
1.3 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
1.4 Lee to Smith, no run, left alone again
1.5 Lee to Smith, FOUR, short ball on the leg stump, glanced away fine
to the fence
1.6 Lee to Smith, no run, pitched up around the off stump, driven
straight to mid-off
End of over 2 (6 runs) South Africa 7/0 (484 more runs req)
B Lee 1-0-6-0 - Prindiville Stand End
AB de Villiers 0* (5b) GC Smith 7* (7b 1x4)
2.1 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone on the back-foot
2.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, fraction short outside off stump,
Villiers shoulders arms to it
2.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, McGrath doesn't make him play,
bowling outside off stump again, batsman lets it go
2.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone again outsid off stump
2.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, pitched outside off stump, left
alone
2.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, Villiers stretches forward and lets
it go
End of over 3 (maiden) South Africa 7/0 (484 more runs req)
GD McGrath 2-1-1-0 - Members End
GC Smith 7* (7b 1x4) AB de Villiers 0* (11b)
3.1 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball on the stumps, defended on
the front-foot
3.2 Lee to Smith, no run, bouncer, Smith ducks underneath
3.3 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Smith
moves forward and defends to cover
3.4 Lee to Smith, one run, pitched up, Smith drives down straight,
fielder at silly mid-off gets his hand and saves a certain
boundary
3.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, down the legside
3.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, defended on the back-foot down the
wicket
End of over 4 (1 run) South Africa 8/0 (483 more runs req)
B Lee 2-0-7-0 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 8* (11b 1x4) AB de Villiers 0* (13b)
4.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, turned away on the back-foot to square
leg
4.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball, Smith defends it down
solidly
4.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, on the middle and leg stump, turned away
to square leg region
4.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
4.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length on the hips, turned away
straight to Hodge at square leg
4.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, short of length on the leg stump and
angled across, Smith comes right in line and defends back to the
bowler
End of over 5 (maiden) South Africa 8/0 (483 more runs req)
GD McGrath 3-2-1-0 - Members End
AB de Villiers 0* (13b) GC Smith 8* (17b 1x4)
5.1 Lee to de Villiers, no run, fraction shot around the off stump,
Villers gets back and defends to cover region
5.2 Lee to de Villiers, no run, bouncer outside off stump, batsman
sways away
5.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short of length just outside off stump,
Villiers goes back and offers no stroke
5.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, Villers moves forward and defends, gets the outside edge
along the ground to Hayden at gully
5.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
5.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short ball on the off stump, Villiers
jumps back and pushes to Symonds at point
End of over 6 (maiden) South Africa 8/0 (483 more runs req)
B Lee 3-1-7-0 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 8* (17b 1x4) AB de Villiers 0* (19b)
6.1 McGrath to Smith, one run, pushed to mid-on and Smith scampers
through the single
6.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
6.3 McGrath to de Villiers, (noball) no run, McGrath concentrating
around the off stump, Villiers shoulders arms to it
6.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, fraction short on the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
6.4 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
6.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, way outside off stump, Villiers has
no problem in leaving it
6.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run
End of over 7 (2 runs) South Africa 10/0 (481 more runs req)
GD McGrath 4-2-3-0 (1nb) - Members End
GC Smith 9* (18b 1x4) AB de Villiers 0* (25b)
7.1 Lee to Smith, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Smith
moves forward and defends to point region
7.2 Lee to Smith, no run, short delviery on the stumps, Smith jumps and
drops to short mid-wicket, takes off for a single, Lee moves
across quickly and slides
7.3 Lee to Smith, no run, turned away to square leg
7.4 Lee to Smith, FOUR, short ball on the off stump and moving away,
Smith moves back and punches behind point, excellent shot!
7.5 Lee to Smith, no run, defended to point region on the back-foot
7.6 Lee to Smith, one run, turned away wide of mid-on and an easy
single taken
End of over 8 (5 runs) South Africa 15/0 (476 more runs req)
B Lee 4-1-12-0 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 14* (24b 2x4) AB de Villiers 0* (25b)
8.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball on the middle and leg stump,
nipping away, Smith drops it down to short cover, looks for a
single but Symonds is quick
8.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
8.3 McGrath to Smith, FOUR, short ball down the legside, Smith goes
back and pulls fine to the fence
8.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, turned away to square leg region
8.5 McGrath to Smith, no run
8.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, short delivery on the stumps, defended
down the wicket
End of over 9 (4 runs) South Africa 19/0 (472 more runs req)
GD McGrath 5-2-7-0 (1nb) - Members End
AB de Villiers 0* (25b) GC Smith 18* (30b 3x4)
9.1 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
defended on the front-foot to point region
9.2 Lee to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off stump
9.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, short delivery on the off stump,
Villiers jumps back and drops it
9.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
9.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, pitched up around the off stump,
Villies drives back to the bowler
9.6 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
End of over 10 (maiden) South Africa 19/0 (472 more runs req)
B Lee 5-2-12-0 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 18* (30b 3x4) AB de Villiers 0* (31b)
10.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, good ball on the stumps, defended back to
the bowler
10.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, on the leg stump, Smith gets an inside
edge onto pads
10.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended to cover region
10.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, slower delivery on the off stump, Smith
waits and keeps it out
10.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended on the back-foot to gully region
10.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, fraction short on the off stump, Smith
right in line and punches to mid-off
End of over 11 (maiden) South Africa 19/0 (472 more runs req)
GD McGrath 6-3-7-0 (1nb) - Members End
AB de Villiers 0* (31b) GC Smith 18* (36b 3x4)
11.1 Lee to de Villiers, legbye: two runs, on the leg stump, Villiers
tries to turn it away onside, ball strikes the thigh pads and
rolls away to square leg region
11.2 Lee to de Villiers, two runs, short of length outside off stump,
Villiers taps it away behind point for a couple of runs, batsman
off the mark after a long time!
11.3 Lee to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
11.4 Lee to de Villiers, no run, Villiers drives it back in the air, Lee
gets down but couldn't latch onto it, tough chance put down
11.5 Lee to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
outswinger, left alone
11.6 Lee to de Villiers, one run, short ball on the leg stump, pulled
away to fine leg
End of over 12 (5 runs) South Africa 24/0 (467 more runs req)
B Lee 6-2-15-0 - Prindiville Stand End
AB de Villiers 3* (37b) GC Smith 18* (36b 3x4)
12.1 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, left alone outside off stump
12.2 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, slower delivery, Villiers picks it
up and defends it down to cover region
12.3 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball, Villiers goes
back and pushes to mid-wicket, calls for a single but sent back by
Smith and Villiers skids, fielder at mid-on moves in quickly and
throws, Villiers well short
12.4 McGrath to de Villiers, FOUR, half-volley, Villiers moves forward
and drives beautifully through covers
12.5 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside
12.6 McGrath to de Villiers, no run, short of length ball and keeps a
bit low, Villiers gets his bat down in time and defends
End of over 13 (4 runs) South Africa 28/0 (463 more runs req)
GD McGrath 7-3-11-0 (1nb) - Members End
GC Smith 18* (36b 3x4) AB de Villiers 7* (43b 1x4)
Warne comes onto the attack, straightaway round the wicket to Smith
trying to exploit the rough
13.1 Warne to Smith, no run, defended to onside
13.2 Warne to Smith, one run, Smith uses his feet and turns it away to
deep mid-wicket
13.3 Warne to de Villiers, no run, on the leg stump, goes straight on
off the wicket, inside edge onto pads
13.4 Warne to de Villiers, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
left alone
13.5 Warne to de Villiers, no run, cut away to point
13.6 Warne to de Villiers, no run, down the legside
End of over 14 (1 run) South Africa 29/0 (462 more runs req)
SK Warne 1-0-1-0 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 19* (38b 3x4) AB de Villiers 7* (47b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended nicely down the wicket
14.2 McGrath to Smith, no run, short ball, Smith gets in line and
defends solidly
14.3 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended on the front-foot to mid-off
14.4 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
angled away, left alone
14.5 McGrath to Smith, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to mid-off
14.6 McGrath to Smith, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 15 (maiden) South Africa 29/0 (462 more runs req)
GD McGrath 8-4-11-0 (1nb) - Members End
AB de Villiers 7* (47b 1x4) GC Smith 19* (44b 3x4)
15.1 Warne to de Villiers, no run, good ball on the stumps, Villiers
moves forward and defends back to the bowler
15.2 Warne to de Villiers, no run, fraction short on the leg stump,
Villiers goes back and plays with the turn to backward point
15.3 Warne to de Villiers, one run, fligthed ball on the leg stump,
Villiers pushes on the front-foot to mid-on
round the wicket to Smith
15.4 Warne to Smith, no run, defended on the back-foot
15.5 Warne to Smith, no run, flighted delivery, Smith uses his feet and
turns it away to mid-wicket
15.6 Warne to Smith, no run, good ball in the rough, Smith gets back and
keeps it out
End of over 16 (1 run) South Africa 30/0 (461 more runs req)
SK Warne 2-0-2-0 - Prindiville Stand End
AB de Villiers 8* (50b 1x4) GC Smith 19* (47b 3x4)
Bracken comes onto the attack
16.1 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, short ball angled across, Villiers
tries to force it away on the back-foot, gets the inside edge
along the ground to the keeper
16.2 Bracken to de Villiers, FOUR, on the leg stump, Villiers puts it
away nicley to fine leg fence
16.3 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, short of length on the stumps,
Villiers defends on the back-foot
16.4 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good length ball on the middle
stump and moving away, batsman moves forward and keeps it out to
cover
16.5 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
to cover point
16.6 Bracken to de Villiers, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
swinging in, Villiers moves forward and tries to drive, gets an
inside edge onto pads
End of over 17 (4 runs) South Africa 34/0 (457 more runs req)
NW Bracken 1-0-4-0 - Members End
GC Smith 19* (47b 3x4) AB de Villiers 12* (56b 2x4)
17.1 Warne to Smith, no run, length delivery, defended nicely on the
front-foot
17.2 Warne to Smith, one run, defended to cover point and a single taken
17.3 Warne to de Villiers, OUT: Gone! flighted delivery drifting in and
pitching into the rough, Villiers moves forward to defend, ball
spins and takes off the glove, loops up to Hodge at forward short-
leg
South Africa 35/1, Partnership of 35
AB de Villiers c Hodge b Warne 12 (57b 2x4 0x6)
GC Smith 20* (49b 3x4) SK Warne 2.3-0-3-1
Gibbs comes in
17.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, down the legside, good work by Gilchrist
17.5 Warne to Gibbs, no run, defedned on the front-foot
17.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, tossed up around the off stump, big turn
off the wicket, Gibbs moves forward and takes his bat in, doesn't
play at it
End of over 18 (1 run) South Africa 35/1 (456 more runs req)
SK Warne 3-0-3-1 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 20* (49b 3x4) HH Gibbs 0* (3b)
18.1 Bracken to Smith, no run, short of length just outside off stump,
defended on the back-foot to cover
18.2 Bracken to Smith, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
18.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-off
18.4 Bracken to Smith, no run, way outside off stump and swinging away
further, batsman lets it go
18.5 Bracken to Smith, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
Smith keeps it out to point
18.6 Bracken to Smith, no run, fraction short, Smith tries to punch on
the back-foot but doesn't middle it, ball rolls down to Symonds at
point
End of over 19 (maiden) South Africa 35/1 (456 more runs req)
NW Bracken 2-1-4-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 0* (3b) GC Smith 20* (55b 3x4)
19.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, outside leg stump, Gibbs sweeps it away to
square leg
19.2 Warne to Gibbs, two runs, way outside leg stump, sweeps away in
front of square, Symonds slides brilliantly but fails to collect
the ball, Gibbs takes off for the second run, Symonds quick to
recover and throws but a direct hit would have caught him short of
the crease
19.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside leg stump
19.4 Warne to Gibbs, one run, swept away nicely to deep square leg
19.5 Warne to Smith, no run, defended on the back-foot
19.6 Warne to Smith, no run, into the rough, Smith goes back to defend
but turns in sharply, finds the gap between bat and pad to
Gilchrist
End of over 20 (3 runs) South Africa 38/1 (453 more runs req)
SK Warne 4-0-6-1 - Prindiville Stand End
HH Gibbs 3* (7b) GC Smith 20* (57b 3x4)
20.1 Bracken to Gibbs, two runs, on the leg stump, glanced away to fine
leg for a couple of runs
20.2 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, defended down the wicket
20.3 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, pitched up, Gibbs drives straight to
cover
20.4 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, good length delviery on the off stump,
shaping in a bit, defended on the front-foot to cover
20.5 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging in, left alone
20.6 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, left alone again
End of over 21 (2 runs) South Africa 40/1 (451 more runs req)
NW Bracken 3-1-6-0 - Members End
GC Smith 20* (57b 3x4) HH Gibbs 5* (13b)
21.1 Warne to Smith, no run, Smith looks to use his feet but Warne bowls
a bit short, batsman keeps it out
21.2 Warne to Smith, two runs, driven wide of mid-off fielder for a
couple of runs, Lee does the fielding
21.3 Warne to Smith, one run, Smith uses his feet and turns it away wide
of mid-wicket
21.4 Warne to Gibbs, FOUR, flighted ball on the off stump, Gibbs moves
forward and pushes through extra-cover, timed perfectly and ball
runs away to the fence
21.5 Warne to Gibbs, one run, way outside leg stump, Gibbs sweeps and
gets a bottom edge to short fine leg
21.6 Warne to Smith, three runs, short delviery, Smith cuts it awy to
deep cover, Hussey chases and fields nicely
End of over 22 (11 runs) South Africa 51/1 (440 more runs req)
SK Warne 5-0-17-1 - Prindiville Stand End
GC Smith 26* (61b 3x4) HH Gibbs 10* (15b 1x4)
22.1 Bracken to Smith, no run, defended to point
22.2 Bracken to Smith, FOUR, good length ball around the off stump,
swinging in, Smith tries to defend but gets an inside edge, ball
just misses the stumps and runs down fine to the fence
22.3 Bracken to Smith, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
22.4 Bracken to Smith, OUT: Got'm! good length ball around the off
stump, swinging in, Smith falls forward and tries to turn it
around, misses the line and ball strikes the pad, loud shout and
Bucknor raises his finger
South Africa 55/2, Partnership of 20
GC Smith lbw b Bracken 30 (65b 4x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 10* (15b 1x4) NW Bracken 3.4-1-10-1
Rudolph walks in
22.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
22.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, Bracken shaping away nicely, Rudolph
lets it go
End of over 23 (4 runs) South Africa 55/2 (436 more runs req)
NW Bracken 4-1-10-1 - Members End
HH Gibbs 10* (15b 1x4) JA Rudolph 0* (2b)
23.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot
23.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, pushed back to the bowler
23.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Gibbs keeps it
out
23.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, yorker length ball, nice drift into the leg
stump, Gibbs adjusts and digs it out
23.5 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good turn off the wicket, left alone
23.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, fligthed ball on the off stump, turning
away, Gibbs lets it go
End of over 24 (maiden) South Africa 55/2 (436 more runs req)
SK Warne 6-1-17-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 0* (2b) HH Gibbs 10* (21b 1x4)
24.1 Bracken to Rudolph, two runs, on the leg stump, glanced away to
fine leg
24.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended down the wicket
24.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Rudolph glides behind point, excellent fielding by Symonds!
24.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, length ball, Rudolph pushes on the
front-foot and gets an inside edge to mid-on
24.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended to point
24.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
End of over 25 (2 runs) South Africa 57/2 (434 more runs req)
NW Bracken 5-1-12-1 - Members End
HH Gibbs 10* (21b 1x4) JA Rudolph 2* (8b)
25.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended to
silly point
25.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, short ball, Gibbs cuts it away straight to
cover fielder
25.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
25.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, tossed up on the middle stump, Gibbs
stretches forward and keeps it out
25.5 Warne to Gibbs, one run, outside leg stump, Gibbs gets down and
rolls down his wrist nicely over the ball, very good sweep shot!
25.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, outside off stump, no footwork from
Rudolph, beaten completely
End of over 26 (1 run) South Africa 58/2 (433 more runs req)
SK Warne 7-1-18-1 - Prindiville Stand End
HH Gibbs 11* (26b 1x4) JA Rudolph 2* (9b)
26.1 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to point
26.2 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, defended back to the bowler
26.3 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps,
swinging in late, Gibbs tries to turn it around, gets an inside
edge to pads
26.4 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-off,
Bracken swinging the ball nicely!
26.5 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, pitched up, Gibbs drives down the ground,
good fielding by the substitute Hogg
26.6 Bracken to Gibbs, no run, half-volley, driven to silly mid-off
End of over 27 (maiden) South Africa 58/2 (433 more runs req)
NW Bracken 6-2-12-1 - Members End
JA Rudolph 2* (9b) HH Gibbs 11* (32b 1x4)
27.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, big turn from the rough, going down the
legside, Gilchrist collects it nicely
27.2 Warne to Rudolph, one run, turned away to square leg region
27.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, on the leg stump, Gibbs goes for the sweep
but gets on the pads
27.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, good ball! flighted delivery just outside
leg stump, Gibbs moves forward to defend, big turn and beats him
neck and crop!
27.5 Warne to Gibbs, no run, outside leg stump, batsman goes for the
sweep and gets on the pads
27.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 28 (1 run) South Africa 59/2 (432 more runs req)
SK Warne 8-1-19-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 3* (11b) HH Gibbs 11* (36b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
28.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run
28.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run
28.3 Bracken to Rudolph, two runs, turned away to deep mid-wicket
28.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
28.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run
28.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
End of over 29 (2 runs) South Africa 61/2 (430 more runs req)
NW Bracken 7-2-14-1 - Members End
HH Gibbs 11* (36b 1x4) JA Rudolph 5* (17b)
29.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, on the leg stump, Gibbs moves forward to
defend, gets an inside edge onto pads, ball falls just away from
Ponting
29.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, googly down the legside
29.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, outside leg stump, Gibbs sweeps and gets on
his arms
29.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, defended on the front-foot
29.5 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted ball outside leg stump, Gibbs
sweeps and pops off the glove but straight into the helmet
29.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted ball around the leg stump,
defended
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 61/2 (430 more runs req)
SK Warne 9-2-19-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 5* (17b) HH Gibbs 11* (42b 1x4)
Lee onto the attack
30.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
30.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
30.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, on the leg stump, Rudolph keeps it out to
mid-on
30.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball on the off stump, defended
on the front-foot to cover
30.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, on the pads, Rudolph tries to work it away
but gets on the pads
30.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
End of over 31 (maiden) South Africa 61/2 (430 more runs req)
B Lee 7-3-15-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 11* (42b 1x4) JA Rudolph 5* (23b)
31.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, turning in from outside the leg stump,
defended on the back-foot
31.2 Warne to Gibbs, FOUR, way down the leg side, swept away fine
31.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump line,
defended stretching well forward
31.4 Warne to Gibbs, legbye: one run, fuller on the pads, ball clips the
pad and runs down to short fine leg
31.5 Warne to Rudolph, one run, edged away behind square on the leg side
31.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, pitched in line and turning away, no shot
offered
End of over 32 (6 runs) South Africa 67/2 (424 more runs req)
SK Warne 10-2-24-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 6* (24b) HH Gibbs 15* (47b 2x4)
32.1 Lee to Rudolph, three runs, pitched up outside the off stump,
driven right into the gap between the cover fielders, long chase
from Symonds saves one run
32.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, Gibbs
needlessly goes after it and gets beaten
32.3 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, left
alone
32.4 Lee to Gibbs, no run, forced away straight to the fielder at point
32.5 Lee to Gibbs, no run, defended back to the bowler
32.6 Lee to Gibbs, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, driven
straight to the fielder at mid-off
End of over 33 (3 runs) South Africa 70/2 (421 more runs req)
B Lee 8-3-18-0 - Members End
JA Rudolph 9* (25b) HH Gibbs 15* (52b 2x4)
33.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, turning in from outside the off stump,
ball clips the edge and rolls straight to the fielder at first
slip
33.2 Warne to Rudolph, one run, driven wide of the fielder at mid-off
33.3 Warne to Gibbs, no run, on the pads, Gibbs tries to whip it away
but fails to make contact
33.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, turning away, defended stretching well
forward
33.5 Warne to Gibbs, no run
33.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, defended straight to the fielder at short
leg
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 71/2 (420 more runs req)
SK Warne 11-2-25-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 10* (27b) HH Gibbs 15* (56b 2x4)
34.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
34.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, yorker outside off stump, defended to gully
34.3 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Rudolph moves
forward and drives in front of point, ball races away to the
fence, excellent shot!
34.4 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, half-volley outside off stump, Rudolph drives
through covers, another good shot from the left-hander!
34.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
34.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone again
End of over 35 (8 runs) South Africa 79/2 (412 more runs req)
B Lee 9-3-26-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 15* (56b 2x4) JA Rudolph 18* (33b 2x4)
35.1 Warne to Gibbs, no run, flighted on the leg stump, Gibbs sweeps
behind square, Symonds runs across and fields it nicely
35.2 Warne to Gibbs, no run, Gibbs gets forward and plays inside the
line
35.3 Warne to Gibbs, two runs, full toss, driven down the ground, good
diving stop at mid-off saves a couple of runs
35.4 Warne to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
35.5 Warne to Gibbs, bye: FOUR, outside leg stump, Gibbs sweeps and
misses, Gilchrist fails to collect and ball runs away to the fence
35.6 Warne to Gibbs, no run, drifting down the leg stump, batsman goes
for the sweep again and misses, Gilchrist does well this time
End of over 36 (6 runs) South Africa 85/2 (406 more runs req)
SK Warne 12-2-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 18* (33b 2x4) HH Gibbs 17* (62b 2x4)
Umpires have a discussion and offers the light to the batsmen, they
take it and go off.
Ponting not happy and having a discussion with the Umpires
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Fantastic innings from Hodge reaching his maiden hudred and going
on to get a Double and that takes Aussies to a lead of 490 runs.
Good support from all the other Australian batsmen who rallied
around Hodge's brilliant innings.
Proteas lost both their openers at the start and they have a
daunting task at their hands to save the Test.
Please join us tomorrow for an interesting final day's play
Welcome back to the final day's play. Australians need 8 wickets
and Proteas have to survive for 90 overs.
Players are on the middle. Lee will begin and Rudolph will be on
strike
36.1 Lee to Rudolph, one run, pitched up, driven wide of mid-off fielder
36.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
36.3 Lee to Gibbs, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
36.4 Lee to Gibbs, no run, way outside off stump, Gibbs lets it go
36.5 Lee to Gibbs, one run, pushed on the back-foot to cover and an easy
single taken
36.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, way outside off stump, Rudolph offers no
stroke
End of over 37 (2 runs) South Africa 87/2 (404 more runs req)
B Lee 10-3-28-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 18* (66b 2x4) JA Rudolph 19* (35b 2x4)
McGrath will start from the other end
37.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
37.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, length delivery just outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
37.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, fraction short around the off stump,
nipping in a long way, Gibbs moves back to defend but ball goes
into the bat-pad gap, excellent ball!
37.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, outside off stump, reverswing outswinger,
left alone
37.5 McGrath to Gibbs, two runs, length delviery, Gibbs pushes through
covers for a couple of runs
37.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, on target from McGrath, Gibbs moves
forward and defends it down
End of over 38 (2 runs) South Africa 89/2 (402 more runs req)
GD McGrath 9-4-13-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 19* (35b 2x4) HH Gibbs 20* (72b 2x4)
Lee coming round the wicket to Rudolph
38.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
38.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, pitched up on the off stump, defended to
cover
38.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, on the middle stump, RUdolph tries to work
it away, gets the leading edge along the ground to cover
38.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Rudolph
moves back and shoulders arms to it
38.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
38.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, swinging down the legside
End of over 39 (maiden) South Africa 89/2 (402 more runs req)
B Lee 11-4-28-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 20* (72b 2x4) JA Rudolph 19* (41b 2x4)
39.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, short delivery on the off stump, Gibbs
moves back and drops to short cover
39.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, defended on the back-foot
39.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
Ponting has a cover point and a short cover in catching postion,
just a wide slip and a gully
39.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defended on the front-foot
39.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
39.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 89/2 (402 more runs req)
GD McGrath 10-5-13-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 19* (41b 2x4) HH Gibbs 20* (78b 2x4)
40.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away off the wicket, left alone
40.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
Rudolph comes right in line and drops it down
40.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, left
alone
Lee changing the angle, over the wicket now
40.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length ball on the leg stump and
moving away, defended to onside
40.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended
solidly by Rudolph
40.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, outside off stump and swinging further
away, Gilchrist gets his hands to it
End of over 41 (maiden) South Africa 89/2 (402 more runs req)
B Lee 12-5-28-0 - Members End
HH Gibbs 20* (78b 2x4) JA Rudolph 19* (47b 2x4)
41.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, fraction short, Gibbs drives on the back-
foot, plays it away from his body, one bounce to Hussey at short
cover
41.2 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, pitched up, Gibbs goes for the drive but
mistimes to cover
41.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
41.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
41.5 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, length delivery outside off stump, this
time reversing in, batsman lets it go
41.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball, Gibbs defends on the
front-foot, 4 maidens on the trot!
End of over 42 (maiden) South Africa 89/2 (402 more runs req)
GD McGrath 11-6-13-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 19* (47b 2x4) HH Gibbs 20* (84b 2x4)
42.1 Lee to Rudolph, one run, pitched up, Rudolph pushes to mid-off and
scampers through the single, Hodge misses the stumps, would have
been close
42.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, batsman sways away
42.3 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short of length ball just outside off stump,
Gibbs moves back and feels for it, completely beaten
42.4 Lee to Gibbs, no run, pitched up outside off stump, swinging away,
Gibbs drives and gets the edge but doesn't carry to Gilchrist
42.5 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short of length ball, nipping back in, Gibbs
keeps it out to square leg
42.6 Lee to Gibbs, no run, good ball! fraction short around the off
stump, Gibbs moves back to defend, Lee beats him again, excellent
over!
End of over 43 (1 run) South Africa 90/2 (401 more runs req)
B Lee 13-5-29-0 - Members End
JA Rudolph 20* (48b 2x4) HH Gibbs 20* (89b 2x4)
43.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
swinging in, defended solidly on the back-foot
43.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph moves forward and defends it
down nicely to cover
43.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, short of length and moving away,
Rudolph moves back and goes for the cut but misses it
43.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
43.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
43.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, on target from McGrath, Rudolph moves
on the front-foot and keeps it out to point
End of over 44 (maiden) South Africa 90/2 (401 more runs req)
GD McGrath 12-7-13-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
HH Gibbs 20* (89b 2x4) JA Rudolph 20* (54b 2x4)
44.1 Lee to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
reversing out, batsman lets it goÿ
44.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short of length on the off stump, Gibbs
defends on the back-foot to point
44.3 Lee to Gibbs, FOUR, pitched just outside off stump and moving away,
Gibbs angles his bat and gets the edge, ball runs down to thirdman
fence
44.4 Lee to Gibbs, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, Gibbs moves back and fends at it, Lee beats him again
44.5 Lee to Gibbs, no run, fraction short outside off stump, Gibbs goes
for the cut and misses
44.6 Lee to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot to point
End of over 45 (4 runs) South Africa 94/2 (397 more runs req)
B Lee 14-5-33-0 - Members End
JA Rudolph 20* (54b 2x4) HH Gibbs 24* (95b 3x4)
45.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
45.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
swinging in a bit, Rudolph keeps it out
45.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, Rudolph taps it down to
mid-off
45.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, full toss on the leg stump, Rudolph
fails to put it away, just taps it down to square leg
45.5 McGrath to Rudolph, legbye: one run, yorker on the leg stump, ball
hits the toe and runs down to fine leg
45.6 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, length delivery around the off stump,
defended solidly on the front-foot
End of over 46 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 95/2 (396 more runs req)
GD McGrath 13-8-13-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 20* (59b 2x4) HH Gibbs 24* (96b 3x4)
46.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, outside off stump, Rudolph has no problem
in letting it go
46.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, yorker length delivery on the off stump,
batsman digs it out to cover
46.3 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, on the pads, Rudolph flicks it down fine to
the fence
46.4 Lee to Rudolph, (noball) no run, good length ball outside off
stump, moving away, left alone
Lee coming round the wicket
46.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
46.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, length delivery around the off stump and
coming in with the angle, defended down to mid-on
46.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away, left alone
End of over 47 (5 runs) South Africa 100/2 (391 more runs req)
B Lee 15-5-38-0 (1nb) - Members End
HH Gibbs 24* (96b 3x4) JA Rudolph 24* (66b 3x4)
47.1 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, outside off stump, batsman lets it go
47.2 McGrath to Gibbs, FOUR, slower delivery, Gibbs comes forward and
drives, completely beaten by the slow one but Gibbs goes through
with his shot, ball goes flat in the air but wide of mid-off
fielder
47.3 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, defended on the back-foot
47.4 McGrath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off stump
47.5 McGrath to Gibbs, one run, pitched up, driven straight to short
cover, misfield there and that allows them to take a single
47.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, full toss, turned away straight to
square leg fielder
End of over 48 (5 runs) South Africa 105/2 (386 more runs req)
GD McGrath 14-8-18-0 (1nb) - Prindiville Stand End
HH Gibbs 29* (101b 4x4) JA Rudolph 24* (67b 3x4)
48.1 Lee to Gibbs, FOUR, Shot! half-volley on the off stump, reversing
in, Gibbs drives down the ground to long-off fence
48.2 Lee to Gibbs, no run, defended to Symonds at point
48.3 Lee to Gibbs, OUT: Gone! good length delivery just outside off
stump, straightening this time, no footwork from Gibbs, just
pushes at the ball and gets a thick edge to Warne at first slip
who takes a good low catch!
South Africa 109/3, Partnership of 54
HH Gibbs c Warne b Lee 33 (104b 5x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 24* (67b 3x4) B Lee 15.3-5-42-1 (1nb)
Prince walks in, Lee goes round the wicket
48.4 Lee to Prince, no run, length delivery, defended to offside
48.5 Lee to Prince, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
48.6 Lee to Prince, two runs, on the off stump, Prince pushes through
covers for a couple of runs
End of over 49 (6 runs) South Africa 111/3 (380 more runs req)
B Lee 16-5-44-1 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 24* (67b 3x4) AG Prince 2* (3b)
Warne comes onto the attack, bowling round the wicket
49.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flighted and full, Rudolph pushes and
gets an inside edge to short mid-wicket
49.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, length delivery, Rudolph defends it down
nicely
49.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, into the rough, Rudolph stretches down
nicely and keeps it out
49.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flighted delivery and full, batsman goes
after it but doesn't time it well
49.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good ball around the off stump, defnded
back to the bowler
49.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended to mid-wicket
End of over 50 (maiden) South Africa 111/3 (380 more runs req)
SK Warne 13-3-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AG Prince 2* (3b) JA Rudolph 24* (73b 3x4)
50.1 Lee to Prince, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away, left alone
50.2 Lee to Prince, no run, outside off stump again, left alone
50.3 Lee to Prince, no run, defended on the back-foot to gully
50.4 Lee to Prince, one run, yorker swinging into the stumps, Prince
keeps it out to mid-wicket
50.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer on the off stump, batsman ducks
underneath
50.6 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Rudolph drives
in the air behind point, ball races away to the fence
End of over 51 (5 runs) South Africa 116/3 (375 more runs req)
B Lee 17-5-49-1 (1nb) - Members End
AG Prince 3* (7b) JA Rudolph 28* (75b 4x4)
Drinks onto the field
Match State: Drinks
51.1 Warne to Prince, no run, googly outside off stump, left alone
51.2 Warne to Prince, no run, into the rough, Prince goes back and tries
to turn it away, inside edge onto pads
51.3 Warne to Prince, no run, padded away outside off stump
51.4 Warne to Prince, no run, way outside off stump, padded away again
51.5 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump again, Prince pads it
away
51.6 Warne to Prince, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Prince defends and gets on the pads, straight to Ponting at silly
point, loud appeal but Doctrove unconvinced
End of over 52 (maiden) South Africa 116/3 (375 more runs req)
SK Warne 14-4-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 28* (75b 4x4) AG Prince 3* (13b)
Bracken given the ball
52.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended to mid-off
52.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
52.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
52.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
52.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended nicely to cover
52.6 Bracken to Rudolph, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Rudolph
moves forward and drives beautifully through covers, glorious
shot!
End of over 53 (4 runs) South Africa 120/3 (371 more runs req)
NW Bracken 8-2-18-1 - Members End
AG Prince 3* (13b) JA Rudolph 32* (81b 5x4)
53.1 Warne to Prince, no run, short ball outside off stump and turning
in, turned away to mid-wicket
53.2 Warne to Prince, no run, outside off stump, Prince offers no
stroke, turns from the rough and ball strikes the back leg, loud
appeal turned down
53.3 Warne to Prince, no run, defended on the front-foot
53.4 Warne to Prince, no run, padded away outside off stump
53.5 Warne to Prince, no run, googly, Prince goes back and lets it go
53.6 Warne to Prince, no run, flat around the off stump, defended nicely
to silly point
End of over 54 (maiden) South Africa 120/3 (371 more runs req)
SK Warne 15-5-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 32* (81b 5x4) AG Prince 3* (19b)
54.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
54.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, pitched up around the off stump, pushed
to mid-off
54.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, half-volley, Rudolph moves forward and
drives straight to cover
54.4 Bracken to Rudolph, two runs, short of length delivery on the off
stump, swinging in, batsman moves back to defend and gets an
inside edge to square leg
54.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
54.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, full ball drifting into the leg stump,
ball strikes the pads
End of over 55 (2 runs) South Africa 122/3 (369 more runs req)
NW Bracken 9-2-20-1 - Members End
AG Prince 3* (19b) JA Rudolph 34* (87b 5x4)
55.1 Warne to Prince, legbye: FOUR, length delivery, Prince defends with
pad in line with the ball, runs down to fine leg fence
55.2 Warne to Prince, no run, padded away outside off stump
55.3 Warne to Prince, no run, flat one but bit short, defended on the
back-foot
55.4 Warne to Prince, no run, fraction short, Prince tries to force on
the back-foot, mistimes back to the bowler
55.5 Warne to Prince, no run, full toss, Prince drives but hits Ponting
at silly point
55.6 Warne to Prince, no run, bat-pad defends to silly point
End of over 56 (4 runs, maiden) South Africa 126/3 (365 more runs req)
SK Warne 16-6-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 34* (87b 5x4) AG Prince 3* (25b)
56.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
56.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
56.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, half-volley, Rudolph drives beautifully
to cover, good fielding by Hussey saves a certain boundary
56.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, driven straight to Hussey at short
cover
56.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
56.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
End of over 57 (maiden) South Africa 126/3 (365 more runs req)
NW Bracken 10-3-20-1 - Members End
AG Prince 3* (25b) JA Rudolph 34* (93b 5x4)
57.1 Warne to Prince, no run, Prince comes down the track and pads it
away
57.2 Warne to Prince, no run, flat one around the off stump, defended on
the front-foot
57.3 Warne to Prince, no run, fraction short, Prince goes back and turns
it away to forward short-leg
57.4 Warne to Prince, no run, left alone outside off stump
57.5 Warne to Prince, no run, googly, pitched short, Prince fails to put
it away
57.6 Warne to Prince, no run, flat and bit short, Prince moves back to
defend but gets the edge along the ground, good fielding by Hayden
End of over 58 (maiden) South Africa 126/3 (365 more runs req)
SK Warne 17-7-27-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 34* (93b 5x4) AG Prince 3* (31b)
58.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
58.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, Rudolph moves forward and
drives straight to cover
58.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, batsman gets forward and keeps it out
58.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph playing solidly here, defended
on the front-foot
58.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
shaping away a bit, left alone
58.6 Bracken to Rudolph, FOUR, half-volley outside off stump, Rudolph
drives on the front-foot, excellent placement!
End of over 59 (4 runs) South Africa 130/3 (361 more runs req)
NW Bracken 11-3-24-1 - Members End
AG Prince 3* (31b) JA Rudolph 38* (99b 6x4)
59.1 Warne to Prince, no run, way outside off stump, padded away
59.2 Warne to Prince, no run, tossed up, Prince uses his feet and turns
it away to mid-wicket
59.3 Warne to Prince, no run, short ball, Prince forces it away on the
back-foot but again hits Ponting at silly point
59.4 Warne to Prince, one run, flighted ball, Prince uses his feet and
defends to vacant cover
59.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat one around the off stump, defended
to point
59.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, inside edge onto pads
End of over 60 (1 run) South Africa 131/3 (360 more runs req)
SK Warne 18-7-28-1 - Prindiville Stand End
AG Prince 4* (35b) JA Rudolph 38* (101b 6x4)
60.1 Bracken to Prince, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
shaping away, batsman shoulders arms to it
60.2 Bracken to Prince, no run, good length delivery just outside off
stump, batsman lets it go at the last minute
60.3 Bracken to Prince, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, Prince moves
back and punches behind point
60.4 Bracken to Prince, no run, good length delivery, Prince defends on
the front-foot to gully
60.5 Bracken to Prince, no run, good solid defends from Prince to Hayden
at gully
60.6 Bracken to Prince, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, batsman lets it go
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 135/3 (356 more runs req)
NW Bracken 12-3-28-1 - Members End
JA Rudolph 38* (101b 6x4) AG Prince 8* (41b 1x4)
61.1 Warne to Rudolph, one run, fraction short, Rudolph moves back
across and turns it away to square leg
61.2 Warne to Prince, no run, Prince uses his feet and pads it away
61.3 Warne to Prince, no run, into the rough, Prince goes back and tries
to defend, extra bounce off the wicket, Prince does well to keep
it out
61.4 Warne to Prince, legbye: two runs
61.5 Warne to Prince, OUT: Strike from Warne! flat and bit short outside
off stump, turning in sharply, Prince gets back to defend and
misses, ball strikes the pad right in front, Doctrove convinced
South Africa 138/4, Partnership of 29
AG Prince lbw b Warne 8 (45b 1x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 39* (102b 6x4) SK Warne 18.5-7-29-2
Warne gets him out for the second time in the match, almost the
same way as in the first innings
Kemp walks in, Warne continuing round the wicket
61.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
End of over 62 (3 runs) South Africa 138/4 (353 more runs req)
SK Warne 19-7-29-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 39* (102b 6x4) JM Kemp 0* (1b)
62.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended to cover
62.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run
62.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, driven to mid-off
62.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery, defended nicely
to short cover
62.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, length ball outside off stump, Rudolph
pushes to Hayden at gully
62.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, batsman lets it go
End of over 63 (maiden) South Africa 138/4 (353 more runs req)
NW Bracken 13-4-28-1 - Members End
JM Kemp 0* (1b) JA Rudolph 39* (108b 6x4)
63.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
63.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat one around the leg stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot
Warne coming over the wicket
63.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, good length ball on the middle stump,
defended down the wicket
63.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat one, defended to point
63.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, good ball! flighted ball on the leg stump,
drifting in and turning away sharply, Kemp beaten neck and crop!
63.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, fraction short outside leg stump, Kemp moves
back and takes on the body
End of over 64 (maiden) South Africa 138/4 (353 more runs req)
SK Warne 20-8-29-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 39* (108b 6x4) JM Kemp 0* (7b)
64.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended back to the bowler
64.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, Bracken goes for the yorker but well
down the legside
64.3 Bracken to Rudolph, one run, pitched up, driven to long-off,
Ponting wants Kemp to be on strike before lunch
64.4 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball on the middle and off
stump, swinging in, Kemp moves forward to defend but gets an
inside edge onto pads
64.5 Bracken to Kemp, no run, length delivery on the leg stump, swinging
in, Kemp puts his foot across to defend but again gets an inside
edge, this time to fine leg
64.6 Bracken to Kemp, no run, defended nicely on the front-foot to cover
End of over 65 (1 run) South Africa 139/4 (352 more runs req)
NW Bracken 14-4-29-1 - Members End
JA Rudolph 40* (111b 6x4) JM Kemp 0* (10b)
Umpires call Lunch and please join us after a 40-minute break
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
Welcome back ot the post lunch session
65.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, goes for the cut and gets beaten
65.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, outside leg stump, padded away
65.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up, defended on the front-foot
65.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended
65.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, pushed on the back-foot down the wicket
65.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
End of over 66 (1 run, maiden) South Africa 140/4 (351 more runs req)
SK Warne 21-9-29-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 40* (111b 6x4) JM Kemp 1* (16b)
66.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, short delivery, Rudolph stands tall and
punches to cover
66.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, batsman lets it go
66.3 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
pushed on the front-foot to cover
66.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
66.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, Rudolph gets forward and
drives but doesn't time it well, ball rolls down to mid-off
66.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 67 (maiden) South Africa 140/4 (351 more runs req)
NW Bracken 15-5-30-1 - Members End
JM Kemp 1* (16b) JA Rudolph 40* (117b 6x4)
67.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, pitched just outside leg stump, Kemp comes
forward and plays with pad as the first defends
67.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, drifting into the leg stump and turning
away, Kemp beaten on the front-foot, good ball!
67.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot to silly point
67.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
67.5 Warne to Kemp, FOUR, Warne tries flipper and is too short, Kemp
puts it away to cover fence
67.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and off
stump, defended nicely on the front-foot
End of over 68 (4 runs) South Africa 144/4 (347 more runs req)
SK Warne 22-9-33-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 40* (117b 6x4) JM Kemp 5* (22b 1x4)
68.1 Bracken to Rudolph, legbye: one run, swinging down the leg stump,
Rudolph flicks but misses and gets on the pads
68.2 Bracken to Kemp, no run, swinging low full toss into the stumps,
turned away to square leg
68.3 Bracken to Kemp, one run, defended to cover and a quick single
taken
68.4 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended
68.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph solidly defends on the front-
foot to short cover
68.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, short of length around the off stump,
Rudolph stands tall on the front-foot and drops it
End of over 69 (2 runs) South Africa 146/4 (345 more runs req)
NW Bracken 16-5-31-1 - Members End
JM Kemp 6* (23b 1x4) JA Rudolph 40* (122b 6x4)
69.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, Warne running in from wide of the crease
trying to angle in and take it away, Kemp stuck on pads
69.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball on the leg stump, Kemp moves
forward to defend but gets on the pads
69.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended nicely to short cover
69.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, on the leg stump, defended on the front-foot
to forward short-leg
Warne coming round the wicket
69.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
69.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted and full outside leg stump, Kemp
stretches and pads it away
End of over 70 (maiden) South Africa 146/4 (345 more runs req)
SK Warne 23-10-33-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 40* (122b 6x4) JM Kemp 6* (29b 1x4)
McGrath back into attack
round the wicket to Rudolph
70.1 McGrath to Rudolph, three runs, short ball outside off stump,
Rudolph gets back and taps down to deep backward point
70.2 McGrath to Kemp, one run, full ball on the leg stump, glanced away
to fine leg
70.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging in, left alone
70.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot to point
70.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, Rudolph moves back in line and defends it
70.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 71 (4 runs) South Africa 150/4 (341 more runs req)
GD McGrath 15-8-22-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 7* (30b 1x4) JA Rudolph 43* (127b 6x4)
71.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
71.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, pitched outside leg stump, went straight on,
offers no stroke and ball clips the pads
71.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, left alone outside leg stump
71.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
71.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, good length ball outside leg stump, Kemp
plays forward with pad as the first defends
71.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, short ball, turned away to mid-wicket
End of over 72 (maiden) South Africa 150/4 (341 more runs req)
SK Warne 24-11-33-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 43* (127b 6x4) JM Kemp 7* (36b 1x4)
72.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, fraction short outside off stump,
nipping away a bit, Rudolph moves back and tries to force on the
back-foot, beaten
72.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
72.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Rudolph moves forward and defends
72.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, short of length outside off stump and
coming in, batsman pushes on the back-foot to point
72.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph gets forward and bends down
nicely to defend
72.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
End of over 73 (maiden) South Africa 150/4 (341 more runs req)
GD McGrath 16-9-22-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 7* (36b 1x4) JA Rudolph 43* (133b 6x4)
73.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
73.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, full ball, Kemp gets forward and tries to
drive, mistimed back to the bowler
73.3 Warne to Kemp, FOUR, short ball and given width, Kemp rocks back
and cuts it away through vacant covers
73.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
73.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, full ball outside leg stump, Kemp sweeps
down fine to short fine leg
73.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, good ball on the middle stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot
End of over 74 (4 runs) South Africa 154/4 (337 more runs req)
SK Warne 25-11-37-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 43* (133b 6x4) JM Kemp 11* (42b 2x4)
74.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
74.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, length delivery outside off stump,
defended to cover
74.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
74.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
74.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, pitched up on the off stump, pushed
back to the bowler, McGrath flicks it back at the bowlers end
74.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, half-volley, driven to mid-off
End of over 75 (maiden) South Africa 154/4 (337 more runs req)
GD McGrath 17-10-22-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 11* (42b 2x4) JA Rudolph 43* (139b 6x4)
coming round the wicket
75.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
75.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
75.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, into the rough, Kemp moves forward to defend
but beaten by the sharp turn, ball goes straight to Hayden at slip
75.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
back over the wicket
75.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended down the wicket
75.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, good length ball into the rough, Kemp goes
for the sweep and gets the top edge, ball balloons to short fine
leg but falls short of Symonds
End of over 76 (maiden) South Africa 154/4 (337 more runs req)
SK Warne 26-12-37-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 43* (139b 6x4) JM Kemp 11* (48b 2x4)
76.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph looks solid here! good length
ball, defended on the front-foot
76.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
76.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, full toss outside off stump, Rudolph
fails to put it away, goes after it and misses
76.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
76.5 McGrath to Rudolph, two runs, yorker length ball on the off stump,
swinging in, turned away to square leg
McGrath changing the angle
76.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, beats him on the first ball, short
delivery angled across, beaten on the back-foot
End of over 77 (2 runs) South Africa 156/4 (335 more runs req)
GD McGrath 18-10-24-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 11* (48b 2x4) JA Rudolph 45* (145b 6x4)
77.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
77.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump, defended
nicely by Kemp
77.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up outside leg stump, Kemp offers no
stroke and takes on the pads
77.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat and fraction short, Kemp turns it away
to forward short-leg
77.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, pitched outside leg stump, Kemp goes back
and takes it on the pads
77.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball just outside leg stump, Kemp
pads it away, appeal from Warne!
End of over 78 (maiden) South Africa 156/4 (335 more runs req)
SK Warne 27-13-37-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 45* (145b 6x4) JM Kemp 11* (54b 2x4)
78.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, short of length delivery on the middle
stump, angled away, defended down the wicket
78.2 McGrath to Rudolph, FOUR, short ball on the off stump, angled
across, Rudolph moves back and plays with an angled bat down to
thirdman fence
78.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover
78.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
moving away, left alone
78.5 McGrath to Rudolph, one run, short ball on the stumps, batsman gets
right in line and defends down the wicket, quick single taken and
that's an excellent fifty from Rudolph!
78.6 McGrath to Kemp, two runs, slower ball outside off stump, Kemp
moves forward and reaches for it, ball goes in the air but just
away from Ponting at short cover
End of over 79 (7 runs) South Africa 163/4 (328 more runs req)
GD McGrath 19-10-31-0 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 50* (150b 7x4) JM Kemp 13* (55b 2x4)
79.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, turning in from the rough and goes down
the leg stump
79.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, into the rough, Rudolph offers no stroke,
ball jumps up and hits straight on the helmet
79.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat one around the off stump, Rudolph
beaten on the front-foot
79.4 Warne to Rudolph, three runs, full ball outside off stump, batsman
drives through vacant covers for a couple of runs
79.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
79.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball, Kemp moves forward, waits for
the ball to come and keeps it out, very well played!
End of over 80 (3 runs) South Africa 166/4 (325 more runs req)
SK Warne 28-13-40-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 53* (154b 7x4) JM Kemp 13* (57b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
80.1 McGrath to Rudolph, one run, short ball and nipping away, cut away
to deep point
80.2 McGrath to Kemp, no run, slower delivery around the off stump,
defended on the front-foot
80.3 McGrath to Kemp, one run, short ball, pulled away to square leg but
not from the middle of the bat
80.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, yorker on the off stump, Rudolph digs
it
80.5 McGrath to Rudolph, one run, McGrath goes for the yorker again, low
full toss down the legside, glanced away to fine leg
80.6 McGrath to Kemp, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 81 (3 runs) South Africa 169/4 (322 more runs req)
GD McGrath 20-10-34-0 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 55* (157b 7x4) JM Kemp 14* (60b 2x4)
This partnership is taking the game away from Aussies.
81.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
defended nicely on the front-foot
81.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, Warne pushes it through, Rudolph moves
back and keeps it out
81.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat ball into the rough, Rudolph defends
on the front-foot
81.4 Warne to Rudolph, legbye: three runs, fraction short, Rudolph moves
back, ball turns in sharply and clips the pads to fine leg,
McGrath does well with his foot
81.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat and drifting into the stumps, Kemp
adjusts well and defends down the wicket, bit of aggression from
Warne throwing it back
81.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 82 (3 runs, maiden) South Africa 172/4 (319 more runs req)
SK Warne 29-14-40-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 55* (161b 7x4) JM Kemp 14* (62b 2x4)
Lee onto the attack
82.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short ball, defended on the back-foot
82.2 Lee to Rudolph, one run, turned away to mid-wicket
82.3 Lee to Kemp, no run, short of length ball, defended to gully
82.4 Lee to Kemp, one run, defended to covers and an easy single taken
82.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, fraction short around the off stump and
moving away, batsman shoulders arms to it
82.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short ball, Rudolph comes right in line and
defends down the wicket
End of over 83 (2 runs) South Africa 174/4 (317 more runs req)
B Lee 18-5-51-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 15* (64b 2x4) JA Rudolph 56* (165b 7x4)
83.1 Warne to Kemp, FOUR, googly on the leg stump and fraction short,
Kemp gets back and pulls it hard to square leg fence
83.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball just outside leg stump, Kemp
late to it, tries to get forward but ball strikes the pad, loud
appeal turned down, good decision by Doctrove!
83.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, good ball! flighted on the middle stump and
turning away sharply, Kemp beaten neck and crop!
83.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended back to the bowler
83.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended nicely on the front-foot
83.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
End of over 84 (4 runs) South Africa 178/4 (313 more runs req)
SK Warne 30-14-44-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 56* (165b 7x4) JM Kemp 19* (70b 3x4)
84.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
84.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Rudolph gets back and defends down to short cover
84.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump and
moving away, batsman lets it go
84.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
84.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length ball on the middle stump,
defended solidly on the back-foot
84.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Rudolph goes back
and pushes to mid-wicket
End of over 85 (maiden) South Africa 178/4 (313 more runs req)
B Lee 19-6-51-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 19* (70b 3x4) JA Rudolph 56* (171b 7x4)
Bracken given the ball
New ball was taken at the middle of last over
85.1 Bracken to Kemp, no run, defended to extra-cover
85.2 Bracken to Kemp, no run, pitched up, pushed to point
85.3 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball on the leg stump,
swinging in, Kemp tries to flick it away but gets on the pads
85.4 Bracken to Kemp, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away to deep
square leg
85.5 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended down the wicket
85.6 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended to short extra-cover
End of over 86 (1 run) South Africa 179/4 (312 more runs req)
NW Bracken 17-5-32-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 20* (74b 3x4) JA Rudolph 56* (173b 7x4)
86.1 Lee to Kemp, no run, short of length around the off stump, defended
on the back-foot to mid-off
86.2 Lee to Kemp, no run, short ball, Kemp jumps on the back-foot and
drops it
86.3 Lee to Kemp, no run, good quick short ball around the off stump,
cutting in, Kemp offers no stroke but gets on the body
86.4 Lee to Kemp, no run, short ball, defended on the back-foot to point
86.5 Lee to Kemp, no run, Lee pushing Kemp on the back-foot, defended to
mid-on
86.6 Lee to Kemp, no run, short ball again from Lee, defended nicely
back to the bowler
End of over 87 (maiden) South Africa 179/4 (312 more runs req)
B Lee 20-7-51-1 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 56* (173b 7x4) JM Kemp 20* (80b 3x4)
87.1 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, good length ball, swinging away,
Rudolph gets the edge on the front-foot but doesn't carry to Warne
at first slip
87.2 Bracken to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot to
cover
87.3 Bracken to Rudolph, one run, short ball on the off stump, nipping
in, Rudolph glances away to fine leg
87.4 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended nicely on the front-foot
87.5 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
moving away, batsman lets it go
87.6 Bracken to Kemp, no run, way outside off stump, swinging away
further, left alone
End of over 88 (1 run) South Africa 180/4 (311 more runs req)
NW Bracken 18-5-33-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 57* (176b 7x4) JM Kemp 20* (83b 3x4)
88.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, fraction short on the middle and leg stump,
defended on the back-foot back to the bowler
Lee coming round the wicket
88.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, Rudolph pushes to mid-on and
calls for a single, Kemp sends him back and Rudolph safe in
88.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
88.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
swinging in, inside edge onto pads
88.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, Rudolph ducks underneath
88.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 89 (maiden) South Africa 180/4 (311 more runs req)
B Lee 21-8-51-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 20* (83b 3x4) JA Rudolph 57* (182b 7x4)
89.1 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball outside off stump, moving
away, batsman lets it go
89.2 Bracken to Kemp, no run, pitched up, batsman moves forward and
drives straight to silly mid-off
89.3 Bracken to Kemp, FOUR, half-volley on the off stump, swinging in a
bit, Kemp drives it hard on the front-foot to long-off fence,
excellent shot!
coming round the wicket
89.4 Bracken to Kemp, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
89.5 Bracken to Kemp, no run, left alone outside off stump
89.6 Bracken to Kemp, no run, Bracken concentrating outside off stump,
left alone by Kemp
End of over 90 (4 runs) South Africa 184/4 (307 more runs req)
NW Bracken 19-5-37-1 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 57* (182b 7x4) JM Kemp 24* (89b 4x4)
Lee coming round the wicket to Rudolph
90.1 Lee to Rudolph, one run, good length delivery around the off stump,
Rudolph solidly defends to cover and a single taken
90.2 Lee to Kemp, one run, short ball on the leg stump, pulled away to
fine leg
90.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
90.4 Lee to Rudolph, one run, pitched up on the middle and leg stump,
pushed wide of mid-on and an easy single taken
Lee coming round the wicket, leg gully and a short square leg in
place
90.5 Lee to Kemp, no run, bouncer on the off stump, batsman sways away
90.6 Lee to Kemp, one run, short ball into the body, Kemp moves across
and tucks away to fine leg, just wide of the leg gully fielder
End of over 91 (4 runs) South Africa 188/4 (303 more runs req)
B Lee 22-8-55-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 26* (92b 4x4) JA Rudolph 59* (185b 7x4)
Warne back onto the attack with the new ball just 6 overs old
91.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot
91.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball just outside leg stump, padded
away, loud appeal turned down
91.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, flat one around the leg stump, ball strikes
Kemp pads, loud appeal again but Doctrove unconvinced
91.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
91.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended to short-leg
91.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up, defended nicely
End of over 92 (maiden) South Africa 188/4 (303 more runs req)
SK Warne 31-15-44-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 59* (185b 7x4) JM Kemp 26* (98b 4x4)
92.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
defended on the back-foot to cover
92.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery, Rudolph moves forward
and defends down the wicket
92.3 Lee to Rudolph, one run, length delivery, defended on the front-
foot to vacant cover and an easy single taken
Lee continuing round the wicket to Kemp
92.4 Lee to Kemp, no run, Run out missed! good length ball on the middle
stump, defended to mid-wicket and Kemp calls for a single but
Rudolph sends him back, Kemp half way down, McGrath picks and
throws at the stumps but misses, lucky for Kemp!
92.5 Lee to Kemp, one run, glanced away to fine leg
92.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended to mid-on
End of over 93 (2 runs) South Africa 190/4 (301 more runs req)
B Lee 23-8-57-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 27* (100b 4x4) JA Rudolph 60* (189b 7x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 5
Its been a great comeback from South African batsmen especially
from Rudolph who has looked solid right through his innings.
Australians need something special at this stage to force a win.
Ponting has delayed his declaration for the sake of Hodge and
looks like that could prove costly for the Aussies.
93.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump, defended
on the front0foot
93.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
93.3 Warne to Kemp, FOUR, fraction short, cut away to cover fence
93.4 Warne to Kemp, one run, outside leg stump, swept away to fine leg
93.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, full toss, driven back to the bowler
93.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
End of over 94 (5 runs) South Africa 195/4 (296 more runs req)
SK Warne 32-15-49-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 32* (104b 5x4) JA Rudolph 60* (191b 7x4)
Lee to continue, coming round the wicket to Kemp
94.1 Lee to Kemp, one run, short ball, defended on the back-foot to
short cover and a quick single taken
94.2 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, angling into the leg stump, Rudolph flicks it
away behind square, good shot!
94.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, Rudolph gets forward and pushes
to point
94.4 Lee to Rudolph, legbye: one run, short ball angling into the leg
stump, hits Rudolph on his thighs and rolls down to short fine leg
94.5 Lee to Kemp, no run, good bouncer, batsman jumps to defend but
takes his bat down
94.6 Lee to Kemp, no run, yorker on the stumps, defended to offside
End of over 95 (6 runs) South Africa 201/4 (290 more runs req)
B Lee 24-8-62-1 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 64* (194b 8x4) JM Kemp 33* (107b 5x4)
95.1 Warne to Rudolph, three runs, flighted and full outside off stump,
Rudolph gets down to the pitch of the ball and drives through
covers, excellent shot!
coming round the wicket
95.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
95.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
95.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, Kemp tries to pad it away but misses
95.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, outside leg stump into the rough, Kemp uses
his pads
back over the wicket
95.6 Warne to Kemp, FOUR, short and wide, Kemp puts it away to cover
fence
End of over 96 (7 runs) South Africa 208/4 (283 more runs req)
SK Warne 33-15-56-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 67* (195b 8x4) JM Kemp 37* (112b 6x4)
96.1 Lee to Rudolph, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away nicely to
fine leg
96.2 Lee to Kemp, no run, bouncer, batsman lets it go
96.3 Lee to Kemp, no run, short ball on the off stump, Kemp goes back
and drops to gully
96.4 Lee to Kemp, no run, short ball, Kemp jumps and turns it around to
square leg
forward short-leg comes in now
96.5 Lee to Kemp, one run, short of length angled across, Kemp moves
back and pushes into cover, quick single taken
over the wicket to Rudolph
96.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, full length delivery angled across, Rudolph
goes for the drive and gets an edge to Warne at first slip but
doesn't carry
End of over 97 (2 runs) South Africa 210/4 (281 more runs req)
B Lee 25-8-64-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 38* (116b 6x4) JA Rudolph 68* (197b 8x4)
97.1 Warne to Kemp, bye: FOUR, into the rough, Kemp tries to pad it
away, sharp turn and beats the pad, ball runs away to the fence
97.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, clips the pads and runs away
97.3 Warne to Kemp, bye: FOUR, Kemp tries to pad it away again, misses
the pads and this time runs down the legside, tough time for
Gilchrist!
over the wicket
97.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, left alone outside leg stump
97.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, edged away on the front-foot but doesn't
carry to Symonds at gully
97.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
End of over 98 (8 runs, maiden) South Africa 218/4 (273 more runs req)
SK Warne 34-16-56-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 68* (197b 8x4) JM Kemp 38* (122b 6x4)
98.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly back to the bowler
98.2 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, good length ball on the off stump and angled
across, Rudolph pushes on the front-foot and gets a thick outside
edge behind point
98.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, fraction short and going away, batsman goes
for the cut and misses
98.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot, right in line
and drops it
98.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, down the legside
98.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, pitched up, driven beautifully but straight
to mid-off
End of over 99 (4 runs) South Africa 222/4 (269 more runs req)
B Lee 26-8-68-1 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 38* (122b 6x4) JA Rudolph 72* (203b 9x4)
Symonds comes into the attack, Ponting should have given him ago
99.1 Symonds to Kemp, one run, edged away to backward point
round the wicket
99.2 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, good length ball, defended
99.3 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
99.4 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, played away nicely on the front-foot
99.5 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
99.6 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, on target, defended down the wicket
End of over 100 (1 run) South Africa 223/4 (268 more runs req)
A Symonds 1-0-1-0 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 39* (123b 6x4) JA Rudolph 72* (208b 9x4)
Warne switching ends
100.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
100.2 Warne to Kemp, one run, Kemp gets an inside edge to vacant mid-
wicket
100.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flighted ball around the off stump,
defended
100.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat and straight on, Rudolph beaten on
the front-foot
100.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended to backward point, Kemp calls
for a single, rightly sent back by Rudolph and Kemp scampers back
100.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up, batsman defends down the
wicket
End of over 101 (1 run) South Africa 224/4 (267 more runs req)
SK Warne 35-16-57-2 - Members End
JM Kemp 40* (125b 6x4) JA Rudolph 72* (212b 9x4)
101.1 Symonds to Kemp, no run, Kemp goes back and defends to point
101.2 Symonds to Kemp, no run, pitched up, Kemp pushes on the front-foot
to cover
101.3 Symonds to Kemp, no run, half-volley, Kemp mistimes his drive, ball
rolls down to cover
101.4 Symonds to Kemp, FOUR, short ball, batsman goes back and punches to
extra-cover fence
101.5 Symonds to Kemp, no run, tossed up around the off stump, defended
comfortably
101.6 Symonds to Kemp, no run, punched straight to cover
End of over 102 (4 runs) South Africa 228/4 (263 more runs req)
A Symonds 2-0-5-0 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 72* (212b 9x4) JM Kemp 44* (131b 7x4)
102.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, full ball way outside off stump, batsman
goes after it and misses
gully comes in place, 4 men around now- forward short-leg, silly
point, slip and a gully
102.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended to forward short-leg
102.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, edged away to gully
102.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, beaten on the back-foot
102.5 Warne to Rudolph, FOUR, flighted and full, Rudolph drives to cover
fence, excellent shot!
102.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, driven to mid-off
End of over 103 (4 runs) South Africa 232/4 (259 more runs req)
SK Warne 36-16-61-2 - Members End
JM Kemp 44* (131b 7x4) JA Rudolph 76* (218b 10x4)
103.1 Symonds to Kemp, no run
103.2 Symonds to Kemp, no run
103.3 Symonds to Kemp, no run
103.4 Symonds to Kemp, one run, pushed to extra-cover
Symonds coming round the wicket to Rudolph
103.5 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, fuller ball, defended down the wicket
103.6 Symonds to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 104 (1 run) South Africa 233/4 (258 more runs req)
A Symonds 3-0-6-0 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 45* (135b 7x4) JA Rudolph 76* (220b 10x4)
Hodge comes into the attack
104.1 Hodge to Kemp, no run, off-break on the off stump, defended on the
front-foot
104.2 Hodge to Kemp, no run, defended away again on the front-foot
104.3 Hodge to Kemp, no run, short ball, Kemp looking to force on the
back-foot, turns in a lot, defended
104.4 Hodge to Kemp, no run, pushed to cover
104.5 Hodge to Kemp, FOUR, short ball, Kemp punches it away to cover
fence, Kemp getting easy runs here!
104.6 Hodge to Kemp, no run, turning into the leg stump, ball hits the
pads
End of over 105 (4 runs) South Africa 237/4 (254 more runs req)
BJ Hodge 1-0-4-0 - Members End
JA Rudolph 76* (220b 10x4) JM Kemp 49* (141b 8x4)
Warne switching ends again
105.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flighted ball around the off stump,
defended down the wicket
105.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, fraction short, defended on the back-foot
to forward short-leg
105.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Rudolph moves forward to defend, turns in and hits him in the body
105.4 Warne to Rudolph, one run, length delivery, going straight on,
Rudolph edges away to backward point, that's 100 runs partnership
in a crucial time
105.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, left alone outside off stump
105.6 Warne to Kemp, one run, swept away to short fine leg, quick single
and thats fifty for Kemp, excellent knock!
End of over 106 (2 runs) South Africa 239/4 (252 more runs req)
SK Warne 37-16-63-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 50* (143b 8x4) JA Rudolph 77* (224b 10x4)
106.1 Hodge to Kemp, no run, turned away to mid-wicket
106.2 Hodge to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
106.3 Hodge to Kemp, FOUR, short ball, Kemp pulls it away to mid-wicket
fence
106.4 Hodge to Kemp, no run, flighted ball around the off stump, defended
to short cover
106.5 Hodge to Kemp, no run, pushed on the back-foot down the wicket
106.6 Hodge to Kemp, no run, defended to point
End of over 107 (4 runs) South Africa 243/4 (248 more runs req)
BJ Hodge 2-0-8-0 - Members End
JA Rudolph 77* (224b 10x4) JM Kemp 54* (149b 9x4)
107.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
Rudolph stretches forward and defends nicely
107.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
107.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat one around the off stump, Rudolph
moves forward to defend, pops off the glove but falls just away
from Hussey at forward short-leg
107.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up, batsman pushes back to the
bowler
107.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
107.6 Warne to Rudolph, three runs, full length ball, Rudolph bends
forward and drives to deep cover, Hodge chases and fields
End of over 108 (3 runs) South Africa 246/4 (245 more runs req)
SK Warne 38-16-66-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 80* (230b 10x4) JM Kemp 54* (149b 9x4)
Match State: Drinks
McGrath comes into the attack, last hour and the match is almost
heading to a draw
108.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, short ball, defended down the wicket
108.2 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
108.3 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, fraction short, shaping in a bit,
defended nicely on the back-foot
108.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph defends down the wicket
108.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
108.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, yorker, batsman defends it down
End of over 109 (maiden) South Africa 246/4 (245 more runs req)
GD McGrath 21-11-34-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 54* (149b 9x4) JA Rudolph 80* (236b 10x4)
109.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump, defended
to forward short-leg
coming round the wicket
109.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
back over the wicket
109.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, tossed up around the leg stump, Kempmoves
forward to defend, gets down to short fine leg
109.4 Warne to Kemp, no run, padded away outside leg stump
109.5 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball just outside leg stump, Kemp
defends to forward short-leg
109.6 Warne to Kemp, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 110 (maiden) South Africa 246/4 (245 more runs req)
SK Warne 39-17-66-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 80* (236b 10x4) JM Kemp 54* (155b 9x4)
110.1 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
batsman lets it go
110.2 McGrath to Rudolph, three runs, full toss, batsman puts it away to
deep mid-wicket
110.3 McGrath to Kemp, no run, defended on the front-foot
110.4 McGrath to Kemp, no run, slower ball down the legside
110.5 McGrath to Kemp, no run, McGrath rolls down his wrist, off-cutter,
defended on the back-foot
110.6 McGrath to Kemp, no run, bouncer, batsman sways away
End of over 111 (3 runs) South Africa 249/4 (242 more runs req)
GD McGrath 22-11-37-0 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 83* (238b 10x4) JM Kemp 54* (159b 9x4)
Mandatory overs signalled by Doctrove
111.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, turned away to onside
111.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
111.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flighted ball, knocks the glove but falls
into the wicket
111.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended solidly on the front-foot
111.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, fraction short, batsman goes right in
line and defends to silly point
111.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, driven to cover
End of over 112 (maiden) South Africa 249/4 (242 more runs req)
SK Warne 40-18-66-2 - Prindiville Stand End
JM Kemp 54* (159b 9x4) JA Rudolph 83* (244b 10x4)
112.1 McGrath to Kemp, no run, good length delivery, off-cutter, inside
edge onto pads and ball loops up but no one at forward short-leg
112.2 McGrath to Kemp, no run, defended on the back-foot
112.3 McGrath to Kemp, one run, bouncer, pulled away to long leg
112.4 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, fraction short, defended to mid-on
112.5 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, good ball on the off stump, Rudolph
keeps it out nicely
112.6 McGrath to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 113 (1 run) South Africa 250/4 (241 more runs req)
GD McGrath 23-11-38-0 (1nb) - Members End
JM Kemp 55* (162b 9x4) JA Rudolph 83* (247b 10x4)
113.1 Warne to Kemp, no run, flighted ball on the off stump, defended
113.2 Warne to Kemp, no run, good length ball on the leg stump, Kemp
moves forward and defends down the wicket
113.3 Warne to Kemp, no run, short of length ball, Kemp moves back and
defends to cover
113.4 Warne to Kemp, OUT: Atlast a wicket! flat and full drifting into
the leg stump, Kemp gets forward to defend, bat-pad to Ponting at
silly point who takes a good sharp catch
South Africa 250/5, Partnership of 112
JM Kemp c Ponting b Warne 55 (166b 9x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 83* (247b 10x4) SK Warne 40.4-18-66-3
Boucher comes in
113.5 Warne to Boucher, no run, short ball, Boucher punches on the back-
foot to cover
113.6 Warne to Boucher, bye: two runs, outside leg stump, batsman tries
to pad it away but ball goes straight on, Gilchrist fails to
collect
End of over 114 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 252/5 (239 more runs req)
SK Warne 41-19-66-3 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 83* (247b 10x4) MV Boucher 0* (2b)
114.1 McGrath to Rudolph, one run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended to cover
Ponting brings everyone around- short cover, forward short-leg, leg
gully, 2 slips and a gully in place now
114.2 McGrath to Boucher, no run, defended on the back-foot
114.3 McGrath to Boucher, no run, driven back to the bowler
114.4 McGrath to Boucher, no run, defended watchfully
114.5 McGrath to Boucher, no run, left alone outside the offstump
114.6 McGrath to Boucher, no run, short delivery from McGrath, Boucher
thinks about the pull shot but withdraws his bat at the last
moment
End of over 115 (1 run) South Africa 253/5 (238 more runs req)
GD McGrath 24-11-39-0 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 84* (248b 10x4) MV Boucher 0* (7b)
115.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, full delivery from Warne, Rudolph comes
forward and defends with soft hands, ball takes the outside edge
and rolls away to slip
115.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length delivery outside off and
turning into Rudolph, Rudolph defends off the frontfoot
115.3 Warne to Rudolph, FOUR, tossed up delivery from Warne, Rudolph
drives it handsomely through the open spaces in cover for a
boundary
115.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
115.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat outside off stump, turned away to
onside
115.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, short ball, defended on the back-foot
End of over 116 (4 runs) South Africa 257/5 (234 more runs req)
SK Warne 42-19-70-3 - Prindiville Stand End
MV Boucher 0* (7b) JA Rudolph 88* (254b 11x4)
Lee comes onto the attack
116.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, pitched up outside off stump, Boucher
stretches forward and pushes to short cover
116.2 Lee to Boucher, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
batsman comes right in line and defends
116.3 Lee to Boucher, no run, yorker length ball outside off stump, left
alone
116.4 Lee to Boucher, FOUR, swinging into the legs, Boucher flicks it
away to mid-wicket fence
116.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, defended on the front-foot
116.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, good length ball outside off stump, reverse
inswinger, batsman lets it go
End of over 117 (4 runs) South Africa 261/5 (230 more runs req)
B Lee 27-8-72-1 (1nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 88* (254b 11x4) MV Boucher 4* (13b 1x4)
117.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up outside off stump, ball hits on
the pads
117.2 Warne to Rudolph, one run, full ball, driven to long-off
117.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, defended to forward short-leg
117.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, padded away outside leg stump
117.5 Warne to Boucher, FOUR, short ball and turning away, Boucher cuts
it away to cover fence
117.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, cut away to cover point
End of over 118 (5 runs) South Africa 266/5 (225 more runs req)
SK Warne 43-19-75-3 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 89* (256b 11x4) MV Boucher 8* (17b 2x4)
118.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short ball, defended on the back-foot
118.2 Lee to Rudolph, two runs, slower one on the leg stump, turned away
behind square for a couple of runs, moves into 90's
118.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump, batsman
lets it go
118.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short ball on the leg stump, turned away to
short mid-wicket
coming round the wicket
118.5 Lee to Rudolph, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, Rudolph cuts it
away to point fence, good shot!
118.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 119 (6 runs) South Africa 272/5 (219 more runs req)
B Lee 28-8-78-1 (1nb) - Members End
MV Boucher 8* (17b 2x4) JA Rudolph 95* (262b 12x4)
119.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, pitched around the leg stump, Boucher
offers no stroke and gets on the pads, loud appeal turned down
119.2 Warne to Boucher, no run, padded away outside leg stump
119.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, outside leg stump, Boucher pads it away
119.4 Warne to Boucher, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump,
defended nicely
119.5 Warne to Boucher, no run, fraction short, cut away to cover
119.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 120 (maiden) South Africa 272/5 (219 more runs req)
SK Warne 44-20-75-3 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 95* (262b 12x4) MV Boucher 8* (23b 2x4)
120.1 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short of length and coming in with the
angle, defended to short mid-wicket
120.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Rudolph moves forward and defends downt to short cover
120.3 Lee to Rudolph, (noball) no run, good quick ball around the off
stump, Rudolph solidly defends it again, excellent batting from
Rudolph!
120.3 Lee to Rudolph, three runs, short ball, Rudolph goes back and turns
it away to deep square leg
120.4 Lee to Boucher, no run, full ball outside off stump, reverse
inswinger, left alone
120.5 Lee to Boucher, no run, full ball and swinging in, Boucher flicks
it away to short mid-wicket
120.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, good length ball outside off stump, batsman
lets it go
End of over 121 (4 runs) South Africa 276/5 (215 more runs req)
B Lee 29-8-82-1 (2nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 98* (266b 12x4) MV Boucher 8* (26b 2x4)
coming round the wicket
121.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, turned away to forward short-leg
121.2 Warne to Rudolph, FOUR, Century for Rudolph! flighted ball outside
off stump, Rudolph drives to cover fence and brings up his
century, amazing innings!
121.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, inside edge onto pads
121.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defedned on the back-foot
121.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, padded away outside off stump
121.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
End of over 122 (4 runs) South Africa 280/5 (211 more runs req)
SK Warne 45-20-79-3 - Prindiville Stand End
MV Boucher 8* (26b 2x4) JA Rudolph 102* (272b 13x4)
122.1 Lee to Boucher, no run, pitched up, pushed to short cover
122.2 Lee to Boucher, no run, bouncer, batsman sways away
122.3 Lee to Boucher, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended to short cover
122.4 Lee to Boucher, no run, left alone outside off stump
coming round the wicket
122.5 Lee to Boucher, bye: two runs, swionging away outside off stump,
left alone, Gilchrist fails to collect it
122.6 Lee to Boucher, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
End of over 123 (2 runs, maiden) South Africa 282/5 (209 more runs req)
B Lee 30-9-82-1 (2nb) - Members End
JA Rudolph 102* (272b 13x4) MV Boucher 8* (32b 2x4)
123.1 Warne to Rudolph, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
defended
123.2 Warne to Rudolph, no run, padded away outside off stump
123.3 Warne to Rudolph, no run, flat one into the rough, ball loops off
the pads to forward short-leg
123.4 Warne to Rudolph, no run, left alone outside off stump
123.5 Warne to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot
123.6 Warne to Rudolph, no run, tossed up, defended down the wicket
End of over 124 (maiden) South Africa 282/5 (209 more runs req)
SK Warne 46-21-79-3 - Prindiville Stand End
MV Boucher 8* (32b 2x4) JA Rudolph 102* (278b 13x4)
124.1 Lee to Boucher, one run, short delivery on the leg stump, glanced
away to fine leg
124.2 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball on the middle stump,
defended to cover
124.3 Lee to Rudolph, no run, short ball down the legside, Rudolph goes
for the pull and misses
124.4 Lee to Rudolph, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
124.5 Lee to Rudolph, no run, good length ball on the off stump, inside
edge to square leg
124.6 Lee to Rudolph, no run, defended on the front-foot to short cover
End of over 125 (1 run) South Africa 283/5 (208 more runs req)
B Lee 31-9-83-1 (2nb) - Members End
MV Boucher 9* (33b 2x4) JA Rudolph 102* (283b 13x4)
125.1 Warne to Boucher, no run, padded away outside leg stump
125.2 Warne to Boucher, no run, defended on the front-foot, rolls back to
Gilchrist, close to the stumps
125.3 Warne to Boucher, no run, turned away to mid-on
125.4 Warne to Boucher, two runs, flat and full on the leg stump, flicked
away to square leg
125.5 Warne to Boucher, two runs, low full toss, turned away to fine leg
125.6 Warne to Boucher, no run, bouncer from Warne to finish it off, left
alone
End of over 126 (4 runs) South Africa 287/5 (204 more runs req)
SK Warne 47-21-83-3 - Prindiville Stand End
JA Rudolph 102* (283b 13x4) MV Boucher 13* (39b 2x4)
South Africans have done it. It was a heavy task to start with but
one of a memorable innings from Rudolph saves them.
Rudolph stood like a rock throughout his innings displaying solid
defends and amazing concentration. Kemp played a good knock to
support him at the other end.
Warne bowled superbly but couldn't get through Rudolph's defends
and ended up with 3 wickets.
Please join us for the next Test match on 26th to be played at
Melbourne. That's it from us. Cheers and bye!
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