1st Match: Africa XI v Asian XI at Centurion, 17 Aug 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match start scheduled for Noon local time (10am GMT)
Good day to all from SuperSport Park. Asia XI won the toss and
decided to bowl first.
Bit overcast but seems to be lifting. We are able to see clear sky
every now and then, th we might just have a full afternoon of
cricket, cricket and more cricket! Enjoy the match with us!
Umpires going down to the field of play
Asia XI on the field followed by the two batsman, de Villiers and
Dippenaar
Akhtar to open the bowling from the West Lane End
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, (noball) no run, overstepped as the
first ball is being bowled, ump turns and signals
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, (noball) no run, and another, this
one a bit wider from the off, no shot offered
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, no run, angled in, on the front foor,
gently played out to the off, Youhana fielding
0.2 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, no run, worked around the legs to the
on, mid wicket quick to field
0.3 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, no run, well wide of off, de Villiers
not tempted to play a shot, keeper fielding
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump
quick to call, de Villiers on the toes, bit of lift, beats the bat
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, no run, and another one that nips
past the bat, beaten
0.5 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, three runs, solid stroke on the front
foot, back down the pitch, ,id on chasing and beats the ball to
the boundary
0.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, lift, past the bat as the
keeper shuffles to his right to get the ball, batman beaten
End of over 1 (6 runs) Africa XI 6/0 (RR: 6.00)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-6-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 3* (8b) HH Dippenaar 0* (1b)
Khan to open the bowling from the Hennops River End
1.1 Khan to de Villiers, no run, nipped back, pushed to the on, beats
the bat, bit high as the appeal is turned down
1.2 Khan to de Villiers, one run, on the toes, angled in, pushed to the
on, mid wicket runs in to field
1.3 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, straightened up the bat, solid stroke
straight to mid off
1.4 Khan to Dippenaar, one run, wider delivery, nicely steered to 3rd
man as they get an easy single
1.5 Khan to de Villiers, FOUR, went for the drive, outside edge to a
vacant slip region and the first boundary on the board
1.6 Khan to de Villiers, no run, angled in, forward defensive, beats
the bat again, great appeal turned down, could have been a bit
high
End of over 2 (6 runs) Africa XI 12/0 (RR: 6.00)
Z Khan 1-0-6-0 - Hennops River End
HH Dippenaar 1* (3b) AB de Villiers 8* (12b 1x4)
2.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, just outside the off, brushed
past the stumps as the batsman is beaten
2.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, one run, angled in, played around the
legs, deep fine leg fielder runs in from the boundary to field
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, (noball) no run, and again, de
Villiers struggling with the line of bowling, beats the bat, but
nb called
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, one run, bit of lift, steered down to
3rd man, Khan doing the fielding
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, solid stroke
back down the pitch, Akhtar doing his own fielding
2.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, well wide of off, stayed very
low, Dippenaar went to play that out of the park, beaten
2.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, one run, slower delivery, picked up to
a vacant mid wicket region, sq leg fielder pick up the ball, could
have been a catch if a fielder was at mid wicket
End of over 3 (4 runs) Africa XI 16/0 (RR: 5.33)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-10-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 3* (8b) AB de Villiers 9* (14b 1x4)
3.1 Khan to Dippenaar, FOUR, forward, inside edge, past the stumps,
fine leg dives in vain as the ball skips over the rope
3.2 Khan to Dippenaar, two runs, solid stroke back down the track, mid
on beats the ball to the rope at long on region
3.3 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, forward, smacked straight to point
3.4 Khan to Dippenaar, one run, on the toes, managed to steer it out to
3rd man for the single
3.5 Khan to de Villiers, no run, well wide of off, stayed very low,
went for the shot, beats the bat
3.6 Khan to de Villiers, wide: no run, well outside the off stump, ump
waisting no time to call
3.6 Khan to de Villiers, no run, bit of lift, straightened up the bat,
decided not to play a shot, keeper fielding
End of over 4 (8 runs) Africa XI 24/0 (RR: 6.00)
Z Khan 2-0-14-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
HH Dippenaar 10* (12b 1x4) AB de Villiers 9* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, wide of off, bit of lift, went
for the cut, beats the bat
4.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, this time a bit wider of off,
seems to play the shot a bit late, beaten
4.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, slower delivery, played into
the pads, wanted a run, send back
4.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, forward defensive, straight
through bat and pad, keeper doing well to get to the ball
4.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off stump,
Dippenaar struggling to pick up the line, beats the bat
4.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dippenaar, no run, brushed past the off stump,
beats the bat as the cut was attempted
End of over 5 (maiden) Africa XI 24/0 (RR: 4.80)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-1-10-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AB de Villiers 9* (16b 1x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (18b 1x4)
5.1 Khan to de Villiers, FOUR, this time the cut shot works, beats the
man at point as it rolls over the rope
5.2 Khan to de Villiers, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off,
cover runs in to field
5.3 Khan to de Villiers, one run, angled in, played off the toes to a
vacant mid wicket region
5.4 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, bit of lift, just over the stumps, no
shot played
5.5 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, outside the off, nipped away as it
pitched, went for the cut, beaten
5.6 Khan to Dippenaar, no run, on the back foot, smacked into covers,
fielder quick on the ball
End of over 6 (5 runs) Africa XI 29/0 (RR: 4.83)
Z Khan 3-0-19-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AB de Villiers 14* (19b 2x4) HH Dippenaar 10* (21b 1x4)
6.1 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, SIX, short, picked up well over deep
fine leg fielder and over the rope for the maximum
6.2 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, no run, this one straightened up, on
the back foot pushed back to the ground
6.3 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, FOUR, wide of off, smacked past a
diving cover fielder and over the boundary, well played
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to de Villiers, OUT: nipped back sharply, on the
pads, great appeal by Akhtar, ump thinking on this one and given
in the end
Africa XI 39/1, Partnership of 39
AB de Villiers lbw b Shoaib Akhtar 24 (23b 3x4 1x6)
HH Dippenaar 10* (21b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 3.4-1-20-1 (4nb)
6.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, lift, just outside the off,
forward defensive, beats the bat
6.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, managed to
defend into the covers as the delivery nipped back
End of over 7 (10 runs) Africa XI 39/1 (RR: 5.57)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-1-20-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
HH Dippenaar 10* (21b 1x4) JH Kallis 0* (2b)
7.1 Khan to Dippenaar, wide: no run, well outside the off and called
7.1 Khan to Dippenaar, FOUR, slower delivery, gently pushed into the
gap at cover for the boundary, well placed
7.2 Khan to Dippenaar, OUT: fine edge, straight back to Sehwag in the
slips for an easy catch
Africa XI 44/2, Partnership of 5
HH Dippenaar c Sehwag b Khan 14 (23b 2x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 0* (2b) Z Khan 3.2-0-24-1 (2w)
7.3 Khan to Ontong, no run, angled in, forward defensive, stroked back
down the pitch, Khan doing his own fielding
7.4 Khan to Ontong, OUT: well forward, beats the bat, great appeal by
the Asia team for the lbw, and ump not thinking too hard on
sending him to the changerooms
Africa XI 44/3, Partnership of 0
JL Ontong lbw b Khan 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 0* (2b) Z Khan 3.4-0-24-2 (2w)
7.5 Khan to Prince, one run, played around the legs to deep fine for
the single and off the mark
7.6 Khan to Kallis, no run, angled in, managed to defends to the off
End of over 8 (6 runs) Africa XI 45/3 (RR: 5.62)
Z Khan 4-0-25-2 (2w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 1* (1b) JH Kallis 0* (3b)
8.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, one run, bit of lift, gently played out to
deep fine leg for the single
8.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, well wide of off, stayed low, no
shot played
8.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, and another one well wide of off,
bat showing no interest
8.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, two runs, angled in, managed to stroke it
out past sq leg as they turn for 2 runs
8.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, bit of lift, nipped back, KAllis
not tempted to play a shot
8.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Kallis, no run, well wide of the off stump, bat
not showing any attempt to play a shot
End of over 9 (3 runs) Africa XI 48/3 (RR: 5.33)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-23-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 2* (2b) JH Kallis 2* (8b)
9.1 Khan to Prince, no run, quicker delivery managed to work around to
sq leg
9.2 Khan to Prince, one run, on the back foot, pushed to the ground,
mis wicket runs in to field as they scramble for the singlwe
9.3 Khan to Kallis, one run, nicely nipped around the legs to fine leg
for the 50 up
9.4 Khan to Prince, no run, slower delivery, gently pushed to the off,
cover quick to field
9.5 Khan to Prince, no run, angled in, on the front foot pushed back
down the track
9.6 Khan to Prince, no run, forward defensive, Khan quick to do his own
fielding
End of over 10 (2 runs) Africa XI 50/3 (RR: 5.00)
Z Khan 5-0-27-2 (2w) - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 3* (9b) AG Prince 3* (7b)
Nehra brought into the attack
10.1 Nehra to Kallis, no run, wide of off, left for the keeper to field
10.2 Nehra to Kallis, one run, nipped back, edged as 3rd man runs in to
field
10.3 Nehra to Prince, no run, outside the off, bat showing to interest
as that delivery stayed very low
10.4 Nehra to Prince, no run, and another ons just wide of off, left
10.5 Nehra to Prince, one run, gently steered back to 3rd man for the
single
10.6 Nehra to Kallis, no run, angled in, pushed to the off
End of over 11 (2 runs) Africa XI 52/3 (RR: 4.73)
A Nehra 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 4* (10b) JH Kallis 4* (12b)
11.1 Khan to Prince, one run, flicked around to mid wicket region
11.2 Khan to Kallis, no run, well wide of off, no shot played
11.3 Khan to Kallis, OUT: went for the big pull, Nehra waiting for it at
fine leg for an easy catch
Africa XI 53/4, Partnership of 9
JH Kallis c Nehra b Khan 4 (14b 0x4 0x6)
AG Prince 5* (11b) Z Khan 5.3-0-28-3 (2w)
11.4 Khan to Prince, no run, wide of off, left for the keeper to field
11.5 Khan to Prince, no run, nipped back, stayed low, managed to play it
out to sq leg
11.6 Khan to Prince, no run, straightened up the bat, played back down
the track
End of over 12 (1 run) Africa XI 53/4 (RR: 4.42)
Z Khan 6-0-28-3 (2w) - Hennops River End
SO Tikolo 0* (0b) AG Prince 5* (14b)
12.1 Nehra to Tikolo, legbye: FOUR, down leg, nipped the pad, beats the
keeper and over the rope
12.2 Nehra to Tikolo, OUT: fine edge, straight back to keeper and the
whole team goes up in appeal, ump sending him back to the
changeroom
Africa XI 57/5, Partnership of 4
SO Tikolo c Sangakkara b Nehra 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
AG Prince 5* (14b) A Nehra 1.2-0-2-1
12.3 Nehra to Boucher, FOUR, angled in at the toes, nicely flicked past
sq leg and over the boundary, off the mark
12.4 Nehra to Boucher, one run, gently pushed out to the on, bowler went
for the fielding as they scramble for the single
12.5 Nehra to Prince, no run, outside the off stump, Prince not playing
a shot
12.6 Nehra to Prince, one run, on the toes, played around to deep fine
leg as the fielder runs in from the boundary
End of over 13 (10 runs) Africa XI 63/5 (RR: 4.85)
A Nehra 2-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 6* (16b) MV Boucher 5* (2b 1x4)
13.1 Khan to Prince, two runs, slower delivery, smacked to cover, bit of
a misfield as Prince is quick between the stumps and gets his 2
runs
13.2 Khan to Prince, no run, on the front foot, bit of lift, defends to
the off
13.3 Khan to Prince, no run, steered to point, fielder doing well to get
the ball and avoid the single
13.4 Khan to Prince, no run, outside the off, bit of lift, no interest
from the bat
13.5 Khan to Prince, one run, slower delivery, played nicely to a vacant
mid wicket region for the single
13.6 Khan to Boucher, no run, forward defensive, late lift, beats the
bat
End of over 14 (3 runs) Africa XI 66/5 (RR: 4.71)
Z Khan 7-0-31-3 (2w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 9* (21b) MV Boucher 5* (3b 1x4)
14.1 Nehra to Prince, no run, well wide of the off stump, left for the
keeper to field
14.2 Nehra to Prince, no run, well forward defensive, Nehra doing his
own fielding
14.3 Nehra to Prince, no run, this time well wide of off, left for the
keeper as bat shows no interest
14.4 Nehra to Prince, no run, straight bat, forward defensive, straight
through bat and pad, excellent delivery
14.5 Nehra to Prince, no run, outside the off stump, stayed a bit low,
no shot played
14.6 Nehra to Prince, no run, on the front foot, pushed to the ground,
point quick to field
End of over 15 (maiden) Africa XI 66/5 (RR: 4.40)
A Nehra 3-1-8-1 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 5* (3b 1x4) AG Prince 9* (27b)
15.1 Khan to Boucher, one run, angled in, flicked around the pads to
deep fine leg
15.2 Khan to Prince, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
15.3 Khan to Prince, one run, slower delivery, smacked to mid on as they
go for the single, good running between the stumps
15.4 Khan to Boucher, no run, slow delivery again, this time defends to
the on
15.5 Khan to Boucher, no run, angled in, beats the bat, half an appeal
turned down, bit high
15.6 Khan to Boucher, FOUR, solid cover drive to a vacant long off
boundary, well played
End of over 16 (6 runs) Africa XI 72/5 (RR: 4.50)
Z Khan 8-0-37-3 (2w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 10* (29b) MV Boucher 10* (7b 2x4)
16.1 Nehra to Prince, no run, outside the off stump, stayed a bit low,
cracking shot straight to extra cover
16.2 Nehra to Prince, no run, slower delivery, popped up to cover, short
of the fielder
16.3 Nehra to Prince, no run, gently stroked back down the pitch
16.4 Nehra to Prince, no run, solid stroke into covers
16.5 Nehra to Prince, FOUR, short, smacked into the gap past mid on for
the boundary, well placed
16.6 Nehra to Prince, one run, bit of lift, on the toes played back to
3rd man for the single
End of over 17 (5 runs) Africa XI 77/5 (RR: 4.53)
A Nehra 4-1-13-1 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 15* (35b 1x4) MV Boucher 10* (7b 2x4)
Razzaq brought into the attack
17.1 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, wide: no run, well wide of off, nipped away
as it pitched and called
17.1 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, no run, better line and length, defends to
the on, Razzaq quick to do his own fielding
17.2 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, FOUR, wider delivery, smacked into the gap
past cover for the boundary, well played
17.3 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, one run, bit of lift, on the toes steered
down to 3rd man, tempted for the second, send back
17.4 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, straightened up the bat, defends
to the off
17.5 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, well forward, defends to the off
17.6 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, angled in, forward defensive,
cover runs in to field
End of over 18 (6 runs) Africa XI 83/5 (RR: 4.61)
Abdul Razzaq 1-0-6-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 20* (38b 2x4) MV Boucher 10* (10b 2x4)
18.1 Nehra to Prince, one run, wider delivery, guided out to 3rd man for
a quick single
18.2 Nehra to Boucher, no run, on the front foot, defends to the off,
tempted for the run, send back
18.3 Nehra to Boucher, one run, nicely stroked out to the off, 3rd man
runs in to get the ball
18.4 Nehra to Prince, three runs, pulled to deep sq leg region, deep
fine fielder runs wide to beat the ball to the boundary
18.5 Nehra to Boucher, one run, played off the legs to mid wicket region
for an easy single
18.6 Nehra to Prince, no run, angled in, outside edge, short of the slip
fielder as the keeper dives for the ball
End of over 19 (6 runs) Africa XI 89/5 (RR: 4.68)
A Nehra 5-1-19-1 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 12* (13b 2x4) AG Prince 24* (41b 2x4)
19.1 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, well forward, played back down the
track, Razzaq fielding
19.2 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, two runs, angled in, nipped around the
legs to deep fine for 2 runs
19.3 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, slower delivery, bit of lift,
managed to play it out to mid on
19.4 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, on the toes, defends to the off,
cover quick on the ball
19.5 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, well forward, pushed back to the
ground
19.6 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, no run, angled in, forward, defends into
covers
End of over 20 (2 runs) Africa XI 91/5 (RR: 4.55)
Abdul Razzaq 2-0-8-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 24* (41b 2x4) MV Boucher 14* (19b 2x4)
Kumble into the attack
20.1 Kumble to Prince, one run, bit wide of off, guided down to 3rd man
for the single
20.2 Kumble to Boucher, one run, outside the off, smacked into the gap
as deep cover runs in to field
20.3 Kumble to Prince, one run, on the back foot, worked around to sq
leg
20.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run, forward defensive, point quick to field
and avoids the single
20.5 Kumble to Boucher, two runs, advanced, picked up to a vacant long
on region, Akhtar wins the race to the rope
20.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, defends to the on, Prince wanted the
single and almost got himself run out should that ball have hit
the stumps
End of over 21 (5 runs) Africa XI 96/5 (RR: 4.57)
A Kumble 1-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 26* (43b 2x4) MV Boucher 17* (23b 2x4)
21.1 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, no run, angled in, stayed low, beats the
bat, no appeal
21.2 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, no run, slower delivery, genently played
back down the track
21.3 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, three runs, wider delivery, on the back
foot, smacked past cover but the fielder wins the race to the rope
21.4 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, three runs, flicked around to deep fine
leg, bit of a thumble and this gets Africa 100 on the board
21.5 Abdul Razzaq to Prince, one run, on the back foot, pushed to a
vacant mid wicket region
21.6 Abdul Razzaq to Boucher, two runs, nicely played off the toes to
deep mid wicket region
End of over 22 (9 runs) Africa XI 105/5 (RR: 4.77)
Abdul Razzaq 3-0-17-0 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 30* (47b 2x4) MV Boucher 22* (25b 2x4)
22.1 Kumble to Prince, no run, on the front foot, pushed back to the
ground
22.2 Kumble to Prince, one run, solid stroke to a wide mid wicket region
22.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run, straight bat, played back down the pitch
22.4 Kumble to Boucher, FOUR, reverse sweep and gets them on 50 p/s for
the 5th wicket
22.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run, well forward, defends to the off
22.6 Kumble to Boucher, one run, sweeps again, wide deep fine leg quick
on the ball
End of over 23 (6 runs) Africa XI 111/5 (RR: 4.83)
A Kumble 2-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 27* (29b 3x4) AG Prince 31* (49b 2x4)
Muralitharan brought into the attack
23.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, played around the legs straight to
sq leg fielder
23.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, flicked around to deep fine leg
running in from the boundary
23.3 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, down leg, played around the pads
to deep fine
23.4 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, flicked arund to sq leg
23.5 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, forward, solid stroke to a wide
long off region
23.6 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, bit of lift, beats the bat, keeper
fielding
End of over 24 (3 runs) Africa XI 114/5 (RR: 4.75)
M Muralitharan 1-0-3-0 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 29* (33b 3x4) AG Prince 32* (51b 2x4)
24.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run, pushed dead to the ground
24.2 Kumble to Boucher, two runs, on the back foot, smacked into the
gap, deep extra cover fielding
24.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run, straightened up the bat, gently played
back down the track
24.4 Kumble to Boucher, no run, on the back foot, solid stroke back to
Kumble
24.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run, defends to the off
24.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, cover runs in to field the ball
End of over 25 (2 runs) Africa XI 116/5 (RR: 4.64)
A Kumble 3-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 32* (51b 2x4) MV Boucher 31* (39b 3x4)
25.1 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, gently defends to the off
25.2 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, forward, beats the bat, went for
stumping bast made his ground
25.3 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, steered straight to point
25.4 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, wide of off, stayed very low, beats
the bat
25.5 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, forward defensive, keeper doing the
fielding
25.6 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, on the back foot, flicked around
to deep mid wicket for a quick sinle
End of over 26 (1 run) Africa XI 117/5 (RR: 4.50)
M Muralitharan 2-0-4-0 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 33* (57b 2x4) MV Boucher 31* (39b 3x4)
26.1 Kumble to Prince, no run, on the back foot, gently played out to
the on
26.2 Kumble to Prince, one run, sweeps, fine leg quick to field the ball
26.3 Kumble to Boucher, one run, wider delivery, smacked into covers for
the single
26.4 Kumble to Prince, one run, nicely flicked around the legs to deep
fine for the single
26.5 Kumble to Boucher, no run, forward defensive, cover quick on the
ball
26.6 Kumble to Boucher, no run, pushed out to bwd point
End of over 27 (3 runs) Africa XI 120/5 (RR: 4.44)
A Kumble 4-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
AG Prince 35* (60b 2x4) MV Boucher 32* (42b 3x4)
27.1 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, outside the off stump, beats the
bat
27.2 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, on the toes, went for the shot,
beats the bat
27.3 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, sweeps, mistimed, point fielding
27.4 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, stroked back down the track
27.5 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, wider delivery, smacked to mid off
27.6 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, late cut, 3rd man runs wide to
field
End of over 28 (1 run) Africa XI 121/5 (RR: 4.32)
M Muralitharan 3-0-5-0 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 36* (66b 2x4) MV Boucher 32* (42b 3x4)
28.1 Kumble to Prince, one run, solid stroke to long on
28.2 Kumble to Boucher, two runs, sweeps to wide deep fine leg for the
runs
28.3 Kumble to Boucher, one run, picked up to a vacant long on region as
they get an easy single
28.4 Kumble to Prince, legbye: one run, sweeps, on the pad, fine leg
fielding, appeal turned down
28.5 Kumble to Boucher, one run, played around the legs to deep bwd sq
for the single
28.6 Kumble to Prince, no run, gently played back down the track
End of over 29 (6 runs) Africa XI 127/5 (RR: 4.38)
A Kumble 5-0-21-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 36* (45b 3x4) AG Prince 37* (69b 2x4)
29.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, solid stroke straight to long off
29.2 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, straightened up the bat, played
back down the pitch
29.3 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, outside the off, beats the bat
29.4 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, wide of off, no shot offered
29.5 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, steered around to deep mid wicket
region, good fielding on the boundary
29.6 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, flicked around the legs, deep
fine runs in to field
End of over 30 (3 runs) Africa XI 130/5 (RR: 4.33)
M Muralitharan 4-0-8-0 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 38* (47b 3x4) AG Prince 38* (73b 2x4)
30.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run, gently pushed out to the off
30.2 Kumble to Boucher, no run, advanced, smacked straight to mid wicket
30.3 Kumble to Boucher, no run, nicely guided back to the off, Kumble
quick on the ball
30.4 Kumble to Boucher, one run, wider delivery, deep extra cover runs
in to field
30.5 Kumble to Prince, one run, played around the legs, deep mid wicket
fielder gets the ball
30.6 Kumble to Boucher, one run, solid stroke to long off
End of over 31 (3 runs) Africa XI 133/5 (RR: 4.29)
A Kumble 6-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 40* (52b 3x4) AG Prince 39* (74b 2x4)
31.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, advanced, bit mistimed, popped in
the air, slip doing the fielding
31.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, one run, solid stroke to the off as they
scramble for the run
31.3 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, pushed back to the ground, keeper
fielding
31.4 Muralitharan to Prince, two runs, flicked around to wide deep mid
wicket region
31.5 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, on the front foot, defends to the
off
31.6 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, pushed to the ff
End of over 32 (3 runs) Africa XI 136/5 (RR: 4.25)
M Muralitharan 5-0-11-0 - Hennops River End
MV Boucher 41* (54b 3x4) AG Prince 41* (78b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
32.1 Kumble to Boucher, no run, defends to the off
32.2 Kumble to Boucher, wide: no run, down leg
32.2 Kumble to Boucher, one run, wider delivery, smacked to deep extra
cover
32.3 Kumble to Prince, no run, solid stroke to cover
32.4 Kumble to Prince, two runs, sweeps, deep bwd sq runs wide to get
the ball
32.5 Kumble to Prince, no run, solid stroke straight back down the pitch
32.6 Kumble to Prince, no run, flicked around to short leg
End of over 33 (4 runs) Africa XI 140/5 (RR: 4.24)
A Kumble 7-0-28-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MV Boucher 42* (56b 3x4) AG Prince 43* (82b 2x4)
33.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, wide: no run, well wide of leg
33.1 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, smacked back down the track,
Murali doing well as he dives to his left
33.2 Muralitharan to Boucher, no run, worked around to the on, sq leg
fielding
33.3 Muralitharan to Boucher, OUT: went for the sweep again, mistimed
and this time given
Africa XI 141/6, Partnership of 84
MV Boucher lbw b Muralitharan 42 (59b 3x4 0x6)
AG Prince 43* (82b 2x4) M Muralitharan 5.3-0-12-1 (1w)
33.4 Muralitharan to Pollock, no run, stroked back down the pitch
33.5 Muralitharan to Pollock, legbye: one run, forward defensive, wide
of off, popped over slips
33.6 Muralitharan to Prince, two runs, flicked to a vacant wide deep mid
wicket
End of over 34 (4 runs) Africa XI 144/6 (RR: 4.24)
M Muralitharan 6-0-14-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
SM Pollock 0* (2b) AG Prince 45* (83b 2x4)
34.1 Kumble to Pollock, no run, steered to bwd point, wanted a rn, send
back
34.2 Kumble to Pollock, no run, and another great save by bwd point,
Pollock wanted the run, send back
34.3 Kumble to Pollock, no run, pushed back down the track
34.4 Kumble to Pollock, one run, slower delivery, stroked out to long
off for the single
34.5 Kumble to Prince, no run, forward defensive, cover quick on the
ball
34.6 Kumble to Prince, one run, solid stroke to long on, wanted the
second as they turned, fielder quick on the ball
End of over 35 (2 runs) Africa XI 146/6 (RR: 4.17)
A Kumble 8-0-30-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 46* (85b 2x4) SM Pollock 1* (6b)
35.1 Muralitharan to Prince, FOUR, wider delivery, outside edge and 50
up for Prince
35.2 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, defends to the off
35.3 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, on the back foot, stroked back down
the pitch
35.4 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, point quick to get the ball
35.5 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, wider delivery, cut to bwd point
for the single
35.6 Muralitharan to Pollock, one run, gently pushed to the ground,
cover fielding
End of over 36 (6 runs) Africa XI 152/6 (RR: 4.22)
M Muralitharan 7-0-20-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
SM Pollock 2* (7b) AG Prince 51* (90b 3x4)
36.1 Kumble to Pollock, no run, outside the off, beats the bat, went for
stumping, not out
36.2 Kumble to Pollock, OUT: beats the bat again, this time on the
stumps and Pollock finds his way back to the changerooms, bowled
Africa XI 152/7, Partnership of 11
SM Pollock b Kumble 2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
AG Prince 51* (90b 3x4) A Kumble 8.2-0-30-1 (1w)
36.3 Kumble to Boje, no run, smacked to the on, Kumble quick to field
36.4 Kumble to Boje, no run, forward defensive
36.5 Kumble to Boje, one run, wider delivery, cut to deep point region
for the single
36.6 Kumble to Prince, no run, defends to the on
End of over 37 (1 run) Africa XI 153/7 (RR: 4.14)
A Kumble 9-0-31-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
N Boje 1* (3b) AG Prince 51* (91b 3x4)
37.1 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, forward, on the pad, down leg, no
appeal
37.2 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, outside the off, went for the shot,
beaten
37.3 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, forward defensive
37.4 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, stroked back down the pitch
37.5 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, cut straight to point, gave himself
some room
37.6 Muralitharan to Boje, no run, and again, bwd point fielding
End of over 38 (maiden) Africa XI 153/7 (RR: 4.03)
M Muralitharan 8-1-20-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 51* (91b 3x4) N Boje 1* (9b)
38.1 Kumble to Prince, three runs, smacked into the gap as long on rns
wide to field, great running between the stumps
38.2 Kumble to Boje, one run, forward, opened the bat up and steered to
cover
38.3 Kumble to Prince, no run, down leg, nipped to bwd sq
38.4 Kumble to Prince, no run, down leg, on the pad
38.5 Kumble to Prince, two runs, wider delivery, pulled to deep mid
wicket region
38.6 Kumble to Prince, wide: no run, well wide of leg stump
38.6 Kumble to Prince, one run, flicked around the legs to wide sq leg
End of over 39 (8 runs) Africa XI 161/7 (RR: 4.13)
A Kumble 10-0-39-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 57* (96b 3x4) N Boje 2* (10b)
Afridi brought into the attack
39.1 Shahid Afridi to Prince, one run, worked around the legs to deep
fine region
39.2 Shahid Afridi to Boje, one run, steered to 3rd man, quick running
39.3 Shahid Afridi to Prince, one run, on the back foot, pushed to the
off
39.4 Shahid Afridi to Boje, no run, wide of off, no shot played
39.5 Shahid Afridi to Boje, OUT: wide of off, went for the shot and
tried to withdraw the bat, fine edge and an easy catch by the
keeper
Africa XI 164/8, Partnership of 12
N Boje c Sangakkara b Shahid Afridi 3 (13b 0x4 0x6)
AG Prince 59* (98b 3x4) Shahid Afridi 0.5-0-3-1
39.6 Shahid Afridi to Kemp, no run
End of over 40 (3 runs) Africa XI 164/8 (RR: 4.10)
Shahid Afridi 1-0-3-1 - Hennops River End
AG Prince 59* (98b 3x4) JM Kemp 0* (1b)
40.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, one run, flicked around the legs to deep
fine
40.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Kemp, legbye: one run
40.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, (noball) two runs, smacked to deep extra
cover
40.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, one run, wider delivery, smacked into the
gap, sweeper fielding
40.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Kemp, no run, bit of lift, on the toes, managed to
defend to the on
40.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Kemp, FOUR, flicked to deep fine leg, misfield and
the boundary as result
40.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Kemp, OUT: straight forward, hit on the toes right
in front of the stumps
Africa XI 174/9, Partnership of 10
JM Kemp lbw b Shoaib Akhtar 4 (5b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 41 (10 runs) Africa XI 174/9 (RR: 4.24)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-32-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 63* (101b 3x4)
41.1 Shahid Afridi to Prince, one run, flicked aronund the legs
41.2 Shahid Afridi to Steyn, one run, played around to fine leg
41.3 Shahid Afridi to Prince, one run, on the toes, pushed out to bwd sq
41.4 Shahid Afridi to Steyn, one run, solid stroke to long off region
41.5 Shahid Afridi to Prince, one run, on the back foot, played around
the legs to fine leg
41.6 Shahid Afridi to Steyn, wide: FOUR, beats the keeper
41.6 Shahid Afridi to Steyn, no run, wide of off, left
End of over 42 (10 runs) Africa XI 184/9 (RR: 4.38)
Shahid Afridi 2-0-13-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
AG Prince 66* (104b 3x4) DW Steyn 2* (3b)
42.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, no run, defends to the off
42.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, no run, solid stroke to deep point
42.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, FOUR, top edge, no slips in place and over
the boundary rope
42.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, no run, solid stroke to the off
42.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, no run, off the toes, played out to the on
42.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Prince, three runs, flicked around to deep bwd sq,
bit of a misfield as they turn for the 3rd
End of over 43 (7 runs) Africa XI 191/9 (RR: 4.44)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-1-39-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
AG Prince 73* (110b 4x4) DW Steyn 2* (3b)
Muralitharan brought back into the attack
43.1 Muralitharan to Prince, no run, solid stroke back down the pitch
43.2 Muralitharan to Prince, one run, on the back foot, stroked out to
the on
43.3 Muralitharan to Steyn, no run, pushed back to the ground
43.4 Muralitharan to Steyn, no run, wide of off, no shot played
43.5 Muralitharan to Steyn, one run, nicely played off the legs to long
on
43.6 Muralitharan to Prince, FOUR, wanted some room, top edge, overt
heslip and a boundary as result
End of over 44 (6 runs) Africa XI 197/9 (RR: 4.48)
M Muralitharan 9-1-26-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
DW Steyn 3* (6b) AG Prince 78* (113b 5x4)
44.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Steyn, no run, nipped back, fooled the bat, took a
blow on the body
44.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Steyn, no run, forward, picked up to cover, extra
cover runs to field
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Steyn, (noball) no run, full toss, on the body and
a bit of ructions from the crowd
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Steyn, no run, defends to the off, went for the
run and Nehra picks up the ball as they scramble for the run
Africa XI 198/10, Partnership of 24
DW Steyn run out (Nehra) 3 (10b 0x4 0x6)
0.1 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length, defends to the off
0.2 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, on the back foot, stroked back down
the pitch
0.3 Pollock to Sangakkara, FOUR, outside edge, past a diving slip
fie;lder and over the rope at 3rd man
0.4 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, angled in, defends to the off
0.5 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, flicked around to mid wicket
0.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, one run, outside edge, 3rd man runs wide to
get the basll
End of over 1 (5 runs) Asian XI 5/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 194/49 = 3.96)
SM Pollock 1-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 5* (6b 1x4) V Sehwag 0* (0b)
1.1 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
1.2 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
1.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, wide: no run
1.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
1.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
1.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
1.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, wide: no run
1.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 2 (2 runs) Asian XI 7/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 192/48 = 4.00)
DW Steyn 1-0-2-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
V Sehwag 0* (0b) KC Sangakkara 5* (12b 1x4)
2.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, bit of lift, wide of off, left
2.2 Pollock to Sehwag, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump quick to call,
defends to the off
2.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, nipped back, bit of lift, over the
stumps, bat beaten
2.3 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, short, picked up over cover for the
boundary, well played
2.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, angled in, on the toes, pushed back to
the ground
2.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, went for the big shot,
beats the bat
2.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, defends to the on
End of over 3 (5 runs) Asian XI 12/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 187/47 = 3.98)
SM Pollock 2-0-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 5* (12b 1x4) V Sehwag 4* (7b 1x4)
3.1 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, short of good length, push to point
3.2 Steyn to Sangakkara, FOUR, down the legside, Sangakkara nicely
flicks it away through mid wicket, diving effort goes in vain
3.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, push to covers
3.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
left alone
3.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, on the stumpd, defended well back to
the bowler
3.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, FOUR, What a shot! overpitched and Sangakkara
dispatched it extra cover fence
End of over 4 (8 runs) Asian XI 20/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 179/46 = 3.89)
DW Steyn 2-0-10-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
V Sehwag 4* (7b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 13* (18b 3x4)
4.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, turned to square leg
4.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
left alone, so close to call a wide
4.3 Pollock to Sehwag, legbye: one run, turned away to onside, contact
with pads and ball rolls toward fine leg
4.4 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, defended to mid-on
4.5 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, watchfully defended back to the
bowler
4.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, no run, defended to onside, a maiden from
Pollock
End of over 5 (1 run, maiden) Asian XI 21/0 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 178/45 = 3.96)
SM Pollock 3-1-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 4* (10b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 13* (21b 3x4)
5.1 Steyn to Sehwag, no run, overpitched, driven hardly, but didn't
timed it, back to the bowler
5.2 Steyn to Sehwag, FOUR, down the leg side, Sehwag quickly forces it
to backward square leg on the back foot, excellent shot
5.3 Steyn to Sehwag, one run, defended on forward short leg and taken a
quick single
5.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, defended to off side
5.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, driven on the front foot straight to
mid off fielder
5.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, defended to point
End of over 6 (5 runs) Asian XI 26/0 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 173/44 = 3.93)
DW Steyn 3-0-15-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
V Sehwag 9* (13b 2x4) KC Sangakkara 13* (24b 3x4)
6.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, good length and away movement, left
alone
6.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
6.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
6.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
6.5 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and driven with sweet timing
to long-on fence
6.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, defended
End of over 7 (4 runs) Asian XI 30/0 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 169/43 = 3.93)
SM Pollock 4-1-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 13* (24b 3x4) V Sehwag 13* (19b 3x4)
7.1 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
7.2 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
7.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, inside edge to square leg
7.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, played back
7.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
7.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, driven to mid-off
End of over 8 (maiden) Asian XI 30/0 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 169/42 = 4.02)
DW Steyn 4-1-15-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
V Sehwag 13* (19b 3x4) KC Sangakkara 13* (30b 3x4)
8.1 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, driven through extra covers
8.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, punched it to point
8.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, Edge! short ball, Sehwag tries to work
it onside, got the leading edge, but landed safely
8.4 Pollock to Sehwag, wide: no run, down the leg side
8.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
8.5 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, short ball, pulled it over mid-wicket
fence
8.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, appeal for caught behind, turned down
End of over 9 (9 runs) Asian XI 39/0 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 160/41 = 3.90)
SM Pollock 5-1-23-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 13* (30b 3x4) V Sehwag 21* (25b 5x4)
9.1 Steyn to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
driven through extra covers
9.2 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
9.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, two runs, short and wide, width offered, cut
away over slip fielder, third man did well and saved 2 runs
9.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, FOUR, another short ball, easy to batsman to
pull it over mid wicket, 50 partnership comes up
9.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, driven firmly and straight to the
fielder
9.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball, Sangakkara reads it and
played to covers
End of over 10 (10 runs) Asian XI 49/0 (RR: 4.90 RRR: 150/40 = 3.75)
DW Steyn 5-1-25-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
V Sehwag 21* (25b 5x4) KC Sangakkara 23* (36b 5x4)
10.1 Pollock to Sehwag, OUT: Gone! short of a good length and moving
away, Sehwag went behind the ball without any foot work, thin edge
and Boucher pouches a easy catch, huge appeal and Umpire raises
his finger
Asian XI 49/1, Partnership of 49
V Sehwag c Boucher b Pollock 21 (26b 5x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 23* (36b 5x4) SM Pollock 5.1-1-23-1 (1w 1nb)
Yousuf Youhana is the new batsman
10.2 Pollock to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short and wide, Youhana watches
it and decided to leave it
10.3 Pollock to Yousuf Youhana, one run, good length delivery outside
the off stump, guided it to third man to get off the mark
10.4 Pollock to Sangakkara, one run, turned to behind square and easy
single taken
10.5 Pollock to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: Another one! good length delivery
on the stumps and little away movement, temping the batsman to go
for a drive, which youhana went for a drive and end up thin edge,
Boucher thankfully accept the catch
Asian XI 51/2, Partnership of 2
Yousuf Youhana c Boucher b Pollock 1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 24* (37b 5x4) SM Pollock 5.5-1-25-2 (1w 1nb)
Super sub Mohammad Ashraful comes into the middle
10.6 Pollock to Mohammad Ashraful, OUT: Unbelivable! short and raising
delivery down the leg side, Ashraful tries to hood it, top edge
and ball travels high in the air, simple catch taken Tikolo at
square leg, Pollock on fire
Asian XI 51/3, Partnership of 0
Mohammad Ashraful c Tikolo b Pollock 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 11 (2 runs) Asian XI 51/3 (RR: 4.64 RRR: 148/39 = 3.79)
SM Pollock 6-1-25-3 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 24* (37b 5x4)
11.1 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, inswinging yorker, Sangakkara digs it
well
11.2 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, played to point
11.3 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, defended to short covers
11.4 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, played to covers
11.5 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run
11.6 Steyn to Sangakkara, no run, change in pace, slower one, push to
point
End of over 12 (1 run, maiden) Asian XI 52/3 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 147/38 = 3.87)
DW Steyn 6-2-25-0 (2w) - Hennops River End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (0b) KC Sangakkara 24* (43b 5x4)
Pollock on a hat-triack now, Inzamam to face him
12.1 Pollock to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short ball, left alone
12.2 Pollock to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, beauty, good length and quicker
one, Inzamam surpraised and got beaten
12.3 Pollock to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, another excellent delivery, got
beaten again
12.4 Pollock to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length, Inzamam
stands tall and drives it to extra cover
12.5 Pollock to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, down the leg side, dancing
stoke to long leg
12.6 Pollock to Sangakkara, one run, short outisde the off stump,
Sangakkara driven to mid-on and single taken
End of over 13 (2 runs) Asian XI 54/3 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 145/37 = 3.92)
SM Pollock 7-1-27-3 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 25* (44b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (5b)
Justin Kemp introduced into the attack now
13.1 Kemp to Sangakkara, one run, started with a short ball, Inzamam
slashed the ball hardly and thick edge to third man
13.2 Kemp to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, played to gully and single taken
13.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
13.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, one run
13.5 Kemp to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
13.6 Kemp to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 14 (3 runs) Asian XI 57/3 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 142/36 = 3.94)
JM Kemp 1-0-3-0 - Hennops River End
KC Sangakkara 27* (47b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 2* (8b)
Double bowling change, Kallis to replace his skipper Pollock
14.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run, turned to fine leg
14.2 Kallis to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good length outside the off
stump, left alone
14.3 Kallis to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, outside the off stump, pushed it
and thick outside edge to third man
14.4 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
14.5 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up and moving away, batsman
went for a shot, bottom edge to the keeper
14.6 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 15 (2 runs) Asian XI 59/3 (RR: 3.93 RRR: 140/35 = 4.00)
JH Kallis 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (10b) KC Sangakkara 28* (51b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Kemp to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: this is the wicket they need! short
ball on the leg stump, Inzamana pulled it with one hand, ball
travels high and Dippenaar took well judged catch in the fine leg,
Inzamam walks back!
Asian XI 59/4, Partnership of 7
Inzamam-ul-Haq c Dippenaar b Kemp 3 (11b 0x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 28* (51b 5x4) JM Kemp 1.1-0-3-1
15.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
15.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, wide: no run, down the leg side
15.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended back
15.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, wide: no run, no run, short and very wide
outside the off stump, wide called
15.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended back
15.5 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, over pitched and driven straight to de
Villers at extra cover
15.6 Kemp to Sangakkara, three runs, over pitched again, driven
beautifully wide of bowler, diving stop by mid-off fieldersave a
run
End of over 16 (5 runs) Asian XI 64/4 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 135/34 = 3.97)
JM Kemp 2-0-8-1 (2w) - Hennops River End
KC Sangakkara 31* (56b 5x4) Shahid Afridi 0* (0b)
16.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
16.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run, tucked away for a easy single
16.3 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, no run, good length and away movement,
left alone
16.4 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, pitched up. driven over covers to
extra cover fence
16.5 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, no run
16.6 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, no run
End of over 17 (5 runs) Asian XI 69/4 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 130/33 = 3.94)
JH Kallis 2-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 32* (58b 5x4) Shahid Afridi 4* (4b 1x4)
Kemp coming round the wicket now
17.1 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
17.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, wide: no run, down the leg side
17.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, wide: no run, aonther one, this time on the off
side
17.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
17.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
17.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
17.5 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended to on-side
17.6 Kemp to Sangakkara, wide: no run, short and wide, Sangakkara went
for it and got beaten, wide called
17.6 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended back
End of over 18 (3 runs) Asian XI 72/4 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 127/32 = 3.97)
JM Kemp 3-0-11-1 (5w) - Hennops River End
Shahid Afridi 4* (4b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 32* (64b 5x4)
18.1 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, Bang! short and wide ball, Afridi
slashed it hardly and dep fielder just watch the ball races to
boundary rope!
18.2 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, Another one! not a short one, Afridi
picks it and pulled it over mid wicket, ball races to boundary
rope
18.3 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, no run, defnede back
18.4 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, wide: two runs, bouncer down the leg side,
Boucher manages to stop it and throw to bowlers end,no one there
to back up, over throw enables batsmen taken another run
18.4 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, one run, slower ball,smacked it to deep
mid wicket
18.5 Kallis to Sangakkara, one run
18.6 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, no run
End of over 19 (13 runs) Asian XI 85/4 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 114/31 = 3.68)
JH Kallis 3-0-20-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 33* (65b 5x4) Shahid Afridi 13* (9b 3x4)
19.1 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, push to backward point
19.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, on the back foot, punches it to extra
coer
19.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up, defended to covers with the
straight bat
19.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, FOUR, short of a good length, Sangakkara moves
back quickly and pulled it to mid wicket, deep fielder tries to
cut it off, but ball wins the race
19.5 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, inside edge to leg side
19.6 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended to off side
End of over 20 (4 runs) Asian XI 89/4 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 110/30 = 3.67)
JM Kemp 4-0-15-1 (5w) - Hennops River End
Shahid Afridi 13* (9b 3x4) KC Sangakkara 37* (71b 6x4)
20.1 Kallis to Shahid Afridi, OUT: Gone this time! good length delivery
and swinging away, Afridi swings his bat across the line, thick
edge and ball flies towards slip and Boucher takes a wonderful
catch diving to his right side, Afridi departs and Asian XI just
have Razzaq
Asian XI 89/5, Partnership of 30
Shahid Afridi c Boucher b Kallis 13 (10b 3x4 0x6)
KC Sangakkara 37* (71b 6x4) JH Kallis 3.1-0-20-1 (1w)
20.2 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run
20.3 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, outside the off stump and left
alone
20.4 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, defended to point
20.5 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left alone again
20.6 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 21 (maiden) Asian XI 89/5 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 110/29 = 3.79)
JH Kallis 4-1-20-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 37* (71b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 0* (5b)
21.1 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
21.2 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run
21.3 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, lift, over the stumps, bat not
interested in playing a shot
21.4 Kemp to Sangakkara, one run, gently flicked around to mid wicket
region
21.5 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, one run, flicked away to fine leg and Razzaq
off the mark!
21.6 Kemp to Sangakkara, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 22 (2 runs) Asian XI 91/5 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 108/28 = 3.86)
JM Kemp 5-0-17-1 (5w) - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 1* (6b) KC Sangakkara 38* (76b 6x4)
22.1 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR
22.2 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, outside the off and left alone
22.3 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left alone again
22.4 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, on target defended back
22.5 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, guided to third-man
22.6 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, leave the outside the off stump
delivery which moving away
End of over 23 (5 runs) Asian XI 96/5 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 103/27 = 3.81)
JH Kallis 5-1-25-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 6* (11b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 38* (77b 6x4)
Spin into the attack, Boje replaces Kemp
23.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flighted outside the off stump,
quicker through air, beaten
23.2 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, another beauty, pitched outside the
off stump and turning away, beaten again
23.3 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short pitched, cut away to backward
point
23.4 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, psuh to off side
23.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, on the leg stump, turned away to
square leg
23.6 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, push to point and a damsel for Boje!
End of over 24 (maiden) Asian XI 96/5 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 103/26 = 3.96)
N Boje 1-1-0-0 - Hennops River End
KC Sangakkara 38* (77b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 6* (17b 1x4)
24.1 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, wide outside the off stump,
Sangakkara moves back and tries to cut, insided edge
24.2 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up and just outside the leg
stump, hit the pads and half hearted appeal
24.3 Kallis to Sangakkara, no run
24.4 Kallis to Sangakkara, OUT: Bowled'em! pitched just outside the off
stump, slower in pace, Sangakkara pushes it and got inside edge,
ball kisses the off stump and much patient innings comes to end!
Asian XI 96/6, Partnership of 7
KC Sangakkara b Kallis 38 (81b 6x4 0x6)
Abdul Razzaq 6* (17b 1x4) JH Kallis 5.4-1-25-2 (1w)
Anil Kumble is the new batsman
24.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run
24.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the leg stump, raps the pads, alone
appeal by the bowler, Umpire not interested
End of over 25 (maiden) Asian XI 96/6 (RR: 3.84 RRR: 103/25 = 4.12)
JH Kallis 6-2-25-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 6* (17b 1x4) A Kumble 0* (2b)
25.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flighted on the leg stump, push to
point
25.2 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run
25.3 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short and wide, the width which require
for batsman to smash it behind point was there and Razzaq did the
same
25.4 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run
25.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run
25.6 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fuller length, driven and end up
inside edge to short fine leg
End of over 26 (5 runs) Asian XI 101/6 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 98/24 = 4.08)
N Boje 2-1-5-0 - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 11* (23b 2x4) A Kumble 0* (2b)
26.1 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, drifting down the side, turned
away to fine leg, single taken
26.2 Kallis to Kumble, FOUR, how did that missed the stumps! inswinging
yorker on the leg stump, Kumble shuffles across and got inside
edge and ball rolls towards fine leg
26.3 Kallis to Kumble, wide: no run, very wide outside the off stump
26.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, carefully defended back
26.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, defended to covers
26.5 Kallis to Kumble, one run, Short and bouncer! Kumble manages to
gloved it to fine leg
26.6 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, on the back foot played to point
End of over 27 (7 runs) Asian XI 108/6 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 91/23 = 3.96)
JH Kallis 7-2-32-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 5* (6b 1x4) Abdul Razzaq 12* (25b 2x4)
Boje to cotinue
27.1 Boje to Kumble, no run, push to point and Razzaq wants the strike
and call for it, fielder quick and throws to bowler end, but
Razzaq made his crease
27.2 Boje to Kumble, one run, driven to long-on
27.3 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, shor tand wide, played to deep
covers
27.4 Boje to Kumble, one run
27.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, on the leg stump, taken in the pads
27.6 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short ball, cut away to deep point
End of over 28 (4 runs) Asian XI 112/6 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 87/22 = 3.95)
N Boje 3-1-9-0 - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 14* (28b 2x4) A Kumble 7* (9b 1x4)
Pollock comes back to the attck
28.1 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, one run, backfoot push to covers, a risky
single, Kumble to danger end, direct hit would have sent Kumble
back
28.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside the off stump, well judge leave
by Kumble
28.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, pitched outside the off stump, and
moving in, again leave it to the keeper
28.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, defensive push to covers
28.5 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) one run, short ball, push wide of gully
fielder, over stepping by Pollock
28.5 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, one run, turned away to fine leg
28.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and as we
expected Kumble leaves that one to the keeper
End of over 29 (4 runs) Asian XI 116/6 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 83/21 = 3.95)
SM Pollock 8-1-31-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 16* (30b 2x4) A Kumble 8* (14b 1x4)
29.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flighted outside the off stump,
beaten
29.2 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, driven the fullish delivery through
covers, Kemp diving stop few runs
29.3 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run
29.4 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, outside the offs tump and left alone
29.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, down the leg side, Razzaq paddles
it to fine leg, Tikolo chases it
29.6 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, push wide of point
End of over 30 (5 runs) Asian XI 121/6 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 78/20 = 3.90)
N Boje 4-1-14-0 - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 21* (36b 2x4) A Kumble 8* (14b 1x4)
30.1 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, no run, lift, well over the stumps, beats
the bat
30.2 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, no run, again, some lift, wide of off, no
shot played
30.3 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, no run, and yet another, bat showing no
interest
30.4 Pollock to Abdul Razzaq, one run, nicely flicked around to mid
wicket region
30.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the front foot, pushed out to the on
30.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward defensive, just wide of off,
beats the bat
End of over 31 (1 run) Asian XI 122/6 (RR: 3.94 RRR: 77/19 = 4.05)
SM Pollock 9-1-32-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 22* (40b 2x4) A Kumble 8* (16b 1x4)
31.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, steered to deep bwd point for the
single
31.2 Boje to Kumble, one run, sweeps, deep fine leg runs in from the
boundary to get the ball
31.3 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, late cut, sweeper doing the fielding
on the boundary
31.4 Boje to Kumble, one run, steered straight down to 3rd man for an
easy single
31.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, guided down to deep bwd point
31.6 Boje to Kumble, one run, steered past silly point
End of over 32 (6 runs) Asian XI 128/6 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 71/18 = 3.94)
N Boje 5-1-20-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 11* (19b 1x4) Abdul Razzaq 25* (43b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
32.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run
32.2 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, overstepped
32.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
32.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, slower delivery, played back down the
track
32.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, well forward, defends to the off
32.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, angled in, managed to defend to the on
32.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, just wide of off, left for the keeper to
do the fielding
End of over 33 (1 run) Asian XI 129/6 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 70/17 = 4.12)
SM Pollock 10-1-32-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 24* (43b 2x4) A Kumble 11* (26b 1x4)
Kemp brought back into the attack
33.1 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, no run, late lift, went for the shot, beats
the bat
33.2 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, no run, and another, this time manged to get
it just over the stumps
33.3 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, one run, opened up the bat, 3rd man runs in
to field
33.4 Kemp to Kumble, no run, bit of lift, played the shot late, beats
the bat
33.5 Kemp to Kumble, (noball) no run, overstepped, ump waisting no time
33.5 Kemp to Kumble, FOUR, short, picked up just short of the long off
boundary rope, well played
33.6 Kemp to Kumble, no run, nipped back, on the toes defends to the off
End of over 34 (6 runs) Asian XI 135/6 (RR: 3.97 RRR: 64/16 = 4.00)
JM Kemp 6-0-23-1 (5w 1nb) - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 25* (46b 2x4) A Kumble 15* (30b 2x4)
34.1 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, forward, played out to point,
fielder quick on the ball
34.2 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, on the toes, pshed back to the
ground
34.3 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, wide: no run, well outside the off, went for
the shot, beats the bat
34.3 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, and another wide of off, stayed low,
bat showing no interest
34.4 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just wide of off, left for the
keeper to field
34.5 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, bat showing no interest to play at
anything wide of off
34.6 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, wide: no run, this time the ump calls it
34.6 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, quicker delivery, smacked to point
End of over 35 (2 runs) Asian XI 137/6 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 62/15 = 4.13)
DW Steyn 7-2-28-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 15* (30b 2x4) Abdul Razzaq 25* (52b 2x4)
35.1 Kemp to Kumble, no run, just outside the off, stayed a bit low, no
shot played
35.2 Kemp to Kumble, no run, edged, back to Kallis in the slips, dropped
35.3 Kemp to Kumble, one run, this time he finds the gap past KAllis,
3rd man runs in to field
35.4 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, no run, bit of lift, beats the bat
35.5 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, no run, well wide of off, no shot offered
35.6 Kemp to Abdul Razzaq, one run, on the toes, pushed out to 3rd man
for an easy single
End of over 36 (2 runs) Asian XI 139/6 (RR: 3.86 RRR: 60/14 = 4.29)
JM Kemp 7-0-25-1 (5w 1nb) - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 26* (55b 2x4) A Kumble 16* (33b 2x4)
36.1 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, brushed past the stumps, beats the
bat
36.2 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, lift, bat on the toes, defends to
the on
36.3 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, slower delivery, bit mistimed,
played to point
36.4 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, wider delivery, smacked past a diving
point and the boundary as result
36.5 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, sq up the bat, played to the off
36.6 Steyn to Abdul Razzaq, no run, defends to the on, Tikolo quick to
field at mid wicket, missed the stumps as non-striker could have
been just short of the line
End of over 37 (4 runs) Asian XI 143/6 (RR: 3.86 RRR: 56/13 = 4.31)
DW Steyn 8-2-32-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 16* (33b 2x4) Abdul Razzaq 30* (61b 3x4)
Boje back into the attack
37.1 Boje to Kumble, FOUR, down leg, got bat on it, beats the deep bwd
sq fielder
37.2 Boje to Kumble, no run, outside the off, beats the bat
37.3 Boje to Kumble, no run, gently stroked back down the pitch
37.4 Boje to Kumble, no run, late cut to bwd point
37.5 Boje to Kumble, no run, solid stroke straight to extra cover
fielder
37.6 Boje to Kumble, one run, gently played out to long off for the
single
End of over 38 (5 runs) Asian XI 148/6 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 51/12 = 4.25)
N Boje 6-1-25-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 21* (39b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 30* (61b 3x4)
Kallis back into the attack
38.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, late cut, bwd point quick on the ball
38.2 Kallis to Kumble, one run, angled in, sq up the bat, pushed to the
ground, Kallis got a foot on it but bat made his ground
38.3 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, wide of off, stayed low, beats the
bat
38.4 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, late cut past a diving point and
150 up
38.5 Kallis to Kumble, one run, 3rd man runs in to field
38.6 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, stroked back down the pitch
End of over 39 (3 runs) Asian XI 151/6 (RR: 3.87 RRR: 48/11 = 4.36)
JH Kallis 8-2-35-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 23* (42b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 31* (64b 3x4)
39.1 Boje to Kumble, no run, smacked straight back to Boje
39.2 Boje to Kumble, no run, and again, Boje doing his own fielding
39.3 Boje to Kumble, no run, mistimed, point fielding
39.4 Boje to Kumble, one run, solid stroke to long on region
39.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run
39.6 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, stroked into the off
End of over 40 (1 run) Asian XI 152/6 (RR: 3.80 RRR: 47/10 = 4.70)
N Boje 7-1-26-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 24* (46b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 31* (66b 3x4)
40.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, bit of lift, went for the shot, beaten
40.2 Kallis to Kumble, OUT: angled in, fooled the bat, great appeal as
the pads are in the way, and given
Asian XI 152/7, Partnership of 56
A Kumble lbw b Kallis 24 (48b 3x4 0x6)
Abdul Razzaq 31* (66b 3x4) JH Kallis 8.2-2-35-3 (2w)
40.3 Kallis to Khan, no run, slower delivery, stayed low, wide of off,
beats the bat
40.4 Kallis to Khan, three runs, solid stroke into the gap past extra
cover, long off chasing and beats the ball to the boundary
40.5 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, wide of off, left
40.6 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, on the toes, pushed down to the
off
End of over 41 (4 runs) Asian XI 156/7 (RR: 3.80 RRR: 43/9 = 4.78)
JH Kallis 9-2-39-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 32* (68b 3x4) Z Khan 3* (2b)
41.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, advanced, smacked to cover, bit of a
misfield as they get the single
41.2 Boje to Khan, no run, down leg, shuffled forward and got pad on it
41.3 Boje to Khan, no run, forward defensive, point quick to field
41.4 Boje to Khan, no run, just wide of off, beats the bat
41.5 Boje to Khan, two runs, picked up over cover as the sweeper cleans
up
41.6 Boje to Khan, two runs, guided past a diving slip, 3rd man runs
wide to field
End of over 42 (5 runs) Asian XI 161/7 (RR: 3.83 RRR: 38/8 = 4.75)
N Boje 8-1-31-0 - Hennops River End
Abdul Razzaq 33* (69b 3x4) Z Khan 7* (7b)
42.1 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, angled in, just over the stumps,
beats the bat
42.2 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short, went for the pull, beats the
bat
42.3 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, gently worked around the legs to
deep fine fielder
42.4 Kallis to Khan, no run, lift, wanted the pull again, beaten
42.5 Kallis to Khan, one run, down leg, nipped away to deep fine leg
fielder
42.6 Kallis to Abdul Razzaq, one run, wider delivery, smacked through
covers, sweeper fielding
End of over 43 (3 runs) Asian XI 164/7 (RR: 3.81 RRR: 35/7 = 5.00)
JH Kallis 10-2-42-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 35* (73b 3x4) Z Khan 8* (9b)
43.1 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, no run, forward, smacked back to Boje,
thumble
43.2 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, one run, picked up to long on for the single
43.3 Boje to Khan, one run, played across, point fielding, bat managed
to make his ground on the direct hit
43.4 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, cracking drive past Boje, long off
doing well to get the ball
43.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, wide: no run, down leg
43.5 Boje to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: very fine edge, Boucher up in arms as
the rest follow, ump sending hm back
Asian XI 169/8, Partnership of 17
Abdul Razzaq c Boucher b Boje 38 (77b 3x4 0x6)
Z Khan 9* (10b) N Boje 8.5-1-36-1 (1w)
43.6 Boje to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, just wide of off, no shot played
End of over 44 (5 runs) Asian XI 169/8 (RR: 3.84 RRR: 30/6 = 5.00)
N Boje 9-1-36-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
Z Khan 9* (10b) Shoaib Akhtar 0* (1b)
Kemp back into the attack
44.1 Kemp to Khan, one run, guided down to 3rd man for the single
44.2 Kemp to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, went for the pull, beats the bat
44.3 Kemp to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, solid stroke to mid off, quick
running between the stumps
44.4 Kemp to Khan, no run, wide of off, went for the big shot, beats the
bat
44.5 Kemp to Khan, FOUR, flicked around into the gap at deep bwd sq,
well placed
44.6 Kemp to Khan, no run, pushed to the ground, went for the run, Kemp
quick on the ball but missed the stumps
End of over 45 (6 runs) Asian XI 175/8 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 24/5 = 4.80)
JM Kemp 8-0-31-1 (5w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 1* (3b) Z Khan 14* (14b 1x4)
45.1 Boje to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, outside the off, bat beaten
45.2 Boje to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, advanced, bit mistimed, long on
fielding
45.3 Boje to Khan, one run, cut past cover, sweeper fielding almost
misjudged the ball
45.4 Boje to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, guided to 3rd man, fielder quick on
the ball avoiding the single
45.5 Boje to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, stroked to the off, extra cover
fielding
45.6 Boje to Khan, one run, long on runs in to field
End of over 46 (4 runs) Asian XI 179/8 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 20/4 = 5.00)
N Boje 10-1-40-1 (1w) - Hennops River End
Z Khan 16* (16b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 3* (7b)
Steyn brought back into the attack
46.1 Steyn to Khan, one run, nipped back, managed to play it out to mid
wicket
46.2 Steyn to Shoaib Akhtar, three runs, lofted over mid off, Pollock
chasing and managed to beat the ball to the rope
46.3 Steyn to Khan, one run, bat on body, went for the run, Steyn quick
to field but missed the ball with the pick up
46.4 Steyn to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, fuller delivery, wide of off, beats
the bat
46.5 Steyn to Shoaib Akhtar, two runs, wider delivery, smacked past
point, sweeper quick to field
46.6 Steyn to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, fuller delivery, bit mistimed but
got the single as long on runs in to field
End of over 47 (8 runs) Asian XI 187/8 (RR: 3.98 RRR: 12/3 = 4.00)
DW Steyn 9-2-40-0 (5w) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 9* (11b) Z Khan 18* (18b 1x4)
Kemp back into the attack
47.1 Kemp to Shoaib Akhtar, SIX, lofted well over the long on boundary
for the max, played out of the books
47.2 Kemp to Shoaib Akhtar, OUT: went for the cut, bit mistimed, in the
air and Ontong waits for it at point
Asian XI 193/9, Partnership of 24
Shoaib Akhtar c Ontong b Kemp 15 (13b 0x4 1x6)
Z Khan 18* (18b 1x4) JM Kemp 8.2-0-37-2 (5w 1nb)
47.3 Kemp to Nehra, one run, opened the face of the bat, 3rd man runs in
to field
47.4 Kemp to Khan, no run, slower delivery, played back to Kemp,
spectators catch as the crowd goes mad
47.5 Kemp to Khan, two runs, smacked to a wide long on region, good
running between the stumps
47.6 Kemp to Khan, no run, slower delivery, managed to play it out to
the off
End of over 48 (9 runs) Asian XI 196/9 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 3/2 = 1.50)
JM Kemp 9-0-40-2 (5w 1nb) - Hennops River End
A Nehra 1* (1b) Z Khan 20* (21b 1x4)
48.1 Steyn to Nehra, OUT: played the wrong line, middle stump in the
air, what a ball by the young man Steyn
Asian XI 196/10, Partnership of 3
A Nehra b Steyn 1 (2b 0x4 0x6)
Z Khan 20* (21b 1x4) DW Steyn 9.1-2-40-1 (5w)