Match State: Day 1 start scheduled at 10.30am local time (8.30am gmt)
Welcome to Centurion where South Africa have won the toss in this
match against India
South Africa have asked India to bat
Early team news is that Ganguly is out with an injury and Dravid
will be captaining India
Team news is that Ganguly and Sehwag are replaced by Williams and
Nehra
South Africa are unchanged from the 2nd Test team
Agarkar also left out for the Indians, Prasad taking his plave
The day started very overcast but the sun seems to be breaking thru
on this controvirtual match
The pitch looks greenish and hard, with the lush Centurion outfield
scarred after a recent pop festival
Lots of bare patches in the outfield
Cricinfo will be back with you at the start of the match in +- 15
minutes
There has been a change to the RSA team ... Rudolph comes in for
Dippenaar
0.1 Pollock to Das, no run, on line, on the front foot, comes back
slightly, bat pads to the off
0.2 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
0.3 Pollock to Das, no run, comes half forward, ball gets up, taken
high on the front foot
0.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
0.5 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone, movement away from the bat
Looks like Boje is the one out the RSA team as Dippenaar is on the
field
0.6 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 1 (maiden) Indians 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
CC Williams 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
1.1 Hayward to Williams, one run, leg side, turned off the hips to fine
leg
1.2 Hayward to Das, no run, forward, pushes to the off
1.3 Hayward to Das, one run, short, gets up, back and gets well over
it, turning from the gloves behind sq on the leg side
1.4 Hayward to Williams, no run, forward, defends, leaves him, beaten
1.5 Hayward to Williams, no run, left outside off
1.6 Hayward to Williams, no run, on line, half forward, solid defence
back down the pitch
End of over 2 (2 runs) Indians 2/0
M Hayward 1-0-2-0 - Hennops River End
SS Das 1* (8b) CC Williams 1* (4b)
2.1 Pollock to Das, no run, fullish, outside off, gets the front foot
well forward and across, left alone
2.2 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone, movement away from the bat,
again well forward and across
2.3 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, back of a length, on the back
foot, leaving, cuts back, high on the pad and surprisingly, no
appeal
2.4 Pollock to Das, no run, on the front foot, left alone, cuts back a
long way, goes over the middle stump, well left on the bounce
2.5 Pollock to Das, no run, goes the other way, left alone swinging
away from the bat
2.6 Pollock to Das, no run, back of a length, comes into the legs, well
turned to the on side, and well fielded diving to his right at
short leg
End of over 3 (maiden) Indians 2/0
SM Pollock 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
CC Williams 1* (4b) SS Das 1* (14b)
4 slips and gully for Hayward, pluss bwd point
only two on the on side, fine leg and short leg
3.1 Hayward to Williams, no run, left alone outside off
3.2 Hayward to Williams, legbye: one run, leg side, fullish, working to
the on side, beats the bat, clips the pad towards fine leg
3.3 Hayward to Das, no run, on line and length, forward, well left as
it gets up and carries well to Boucher
3.4 Hayward to Das, no run, bouncer, gets up, not high enough to get
the 1 finger, left alone as it slides past the chest
3.5 Hayward to Das, no run, just outside off, back, leaves well with
the bat held high above the shoulders
3.6 Hayward to Das, no run, bouncer gets up this time, not well
directed, stands up and watches it go past outside off
End of over 4 (1 run, maiden) Indians 3/0
M Hayward 2-1-2-0 - Hennops River End
CC Williams 1* (6b) SS Das 1* (18b)
4.1 Pollock to Williams, no run, over the wicket to the left hander,
well forward, defends, clips the pad on the bounce to slips
3 slips and gully for Pollock
4.2 Pollock to Williams, no run, well forward, just angling across the
batsman, edges, soft hands has it well short of 1st slip
4.3 Pollock to Williams, no run, shortish, back, ducks right into the
ball, taken on the shoulder as he ducks, taking the head away from
the ball
4.4 Pollock to Williams, no run, outside off, angled across, pushes
forward, tucks the bat behind the pad, left alone
4.5 Pollock to Williams, no run, on line, back of a length, well played
pushing defensively to the off
4.6 Pollock to Williams, no run, leg side, forward, attempts the
glance, into the pad, rolls away to short leg
End of over 5 (maiden) Indians 3/0
SM Pollock 3-3-0-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 1* (18b) CC Williams 1* (12b)
5.1 Hayward to Das, no run, on line, comes half forward, almost
standing up, defends the lifting ball to the on side of the pitch
5.2 Hayward to Das, one run, forward, on line, pushes to mid on area
5.3 Hayward to Williams, no run, defends to the off
5.4 Hayward to Williams, no run
5.5 Hayward to Williams, no run
5.6 Hayward to Williams, no run, drawn forward, defends down the pitch
for mid off to trot in and collect
End of over 6 (1 run) Indians 4/0
M Hayward 3-1-3-0 - Hennops River End
SS Das 2* (20b) CC Williams 1* (16b)
6.1 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, left alone, a bit wide to play
at
6.2 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it, stays a
bit low thru to Boucher
6.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
6.4 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, back of a length, dabs to the
off side
6.5 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, too wide to even try and play
at, left well alone
6.6 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 7 (maiden) Indians 4/0
SM Pollock 4-4-0-0 - Pavilion End
CC Williams 1* (16b) SS Das 2* (26b)
Pollock four overs, four maidens
7.1 Hayward to Williams, legbye: one run, leg side, short, again takes
the eys off the ball, taken on the leading arm, rebounds down to
fine leg
7.2 Hayward to Das, one run, leg side, back, turned off the legs to
behind short leg
Williams having a good rub and adjusting the elbow gaurd
7.3 Hayward to Williams, no run, on line, from over the wicket, into
the leg area, turned off the legs to a leg gully in place now
7.4 Hayward to Williams, no run, back of a length, gets back and
across, well guided to ground and gully
7.5 Hayward to Williams, no run, half forward, just on the off, well
over it, angled to gully
7.6 Hayward to Williams, no run, bouncer, goes well under this one,
making sure he gets the arm out of the way
End of over 8 (2 runs) Indians 6/0
M Hayward 4-1-4-0 - Hennops River End
SS Das 3* (27b) CC Williams 1* (21b)
8.1 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
8.2 Pollock to Das, no run, fullish, on line, well forward, strokes out
of the middle of the bat towards a diving mid on
8.3 Pollock to Das, no run, on line, back of a length, gets up, well
directed to ground and short leg
8.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
8.5 Pollock to Das, no run, leg side, quickish ball for Pollock, gets
the lift, flies down the leg side to Boucher, HOOOOWWWW is cut
short
8.6 Pollock to Das, (noball) no run, on line, back, defends to the off
8.6 Pollock to Das, no run, on line and length, defends down the pitch,
no gaps in that front foot defensive shot
End of over 9 (1 run) Indians 7/0
SM Pollock 5-4-1-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CC Williams 1* (21b) SS Das 3* (34b)
9.1 Hayward to Williams, no run, forward, defends from line, angled in
from over the wicket, to the on side
9.2 Hayward to Williams, no run, shorter ball, gets up, this time keeps
the eye on the ball, watches it go past the nose
9.3 Hayward to Williams, one run, leg side, forward, gently pushes
forward of short leg for an easy run
9.4 Hayward to Das, no run, short, gets up, gets well down bending the
knees to let it go thru
9.5 Hayward to Das, no run, pitches outside off, cuts back, short of a
length, gets up high and defends to ground to the on side
9.6 Hayward to Das, no run, again comes back from back of a length,
chops to bwd point
End of over 10 (1 run) Indians 8/0
M Hayward 5-1-5-0 - Hennops River End
CC Williams 2* (24b) SS Das 3* (37b)
10.1 Pollock to Williams, no run, well forward, staying over the wicket,
defends to the off
10.2 Pollock to Williams, no run, just outside off, sliding across him,
pushes at it, beaten this time
10.3 Pollock to Williams, no run, fullish, on line, gently forward,
strokes to mid off
10.4 Pollock to Williams, no run, gets well forward, slower ball, cuts
back, beats the bat, taken high on the back foot
10.5 Pollock to Williams, no run, back of a length, on the legs, gets
well into position, gets over it, to ground and short leg, very
well played
10.6 Pollock to Williams, two runs, well forward, fullish, outside off,
gently strokes the drive into the vacant cover area
End of over 11 (2 runs) Indians 10/0
SM Pollock 6-4-3-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SS Das 3* (37b) CC Williams 4* (30b)
Ntini brought on to replace Hayward
11.1 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone, bit wide outside off, gets up
from short of a length
11.2 Ntini to Das, no run, fuller ball, left alone as it comes back
11.3 Ntini to Das, no run, outside off, back of a length, good bounce,
left alone
11.4 Ntini to Das, no run, short again, this gets up over the shoulders
but not directed well
11.5 Ntini to Das, no run, on line, still a bit short, defends down the
pitch with 4 slips gully and bwd point waiting
11.6 Ntini to Das, no run, goes on the expansive drive, gets the inside
edge, into the pad and ends up just in front of him
End of over 12 (maiden) Indians 10/0
M Ntini 1-1-0-0 - Hennops River End
CC Williams 4* (30b) SS Das 3* (43b)
Klusener to take over from Pollock
12.1 Klusener to Williams, no run, starts with a short one, gets up over
the back of the bat
12.2 Klusener to Williams, no run, just on off, back of that length,
dabs to bwd point
12.3 Klusener to Williams, no run, comes well forward, pushes to the off
from line and length, looks for one but McKenzie in too quick from
mid off
12.4 Klusener to Williams, no run, forward again, pushes to McKenzie,
looks for the run again, sent back, throw is in, misses, Williams
stranded and lucky
12.5 Klusener to Williams, no run, leg stup line, goes away, into the
pad, no appeal
12.6 Klusener to Williams, no run, just on the off, forward, dabs to bwd
point
End of over 13 (maiden) Indians 10/0
L Klusener 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 3* (43b) CC Williams 4* (36b)
13.1 Ntini to Das, no run, short, quick, leg side, Boucher does well
with Das getting well out of the balls way
13.2 Ntini to Das, no run, drawn half forward, defends to the off
13.3 Ntini to Das, no run, on the back foot, pushes forward of point,
Gibbs collects
13.4 Ntini to Das, no run, on the back foot, defends back down the pitch
for Ntini to collect
13.5 Ntini to Das, no run, back, defends to the off
13.6 Ntini to Das, FOUR, too full, forward, crashes on the drive the
first boundary of the game ... races inside a wide mid off
End of over 14 (4 runs) Indians 14/0
M Ntini 2-1-4-0 - Hennops River End
CC Williams 4* (36b) SS Das 7* (49b 1x4)
14.1 Klusener to Williams, no run, left alone outside off
14.2 Klusener to Williams, no run, forward, defends to gully
14.3 Klusener to Williams, no run, left a
14.4 Klusener to Williams, no run, left a
14.5 Klusener to Williams, one run, leg side, full, turned to vacant mid
wicket
14.6 Klusener to Das, one run, leg side, back, gently turned with the
wrists towards long leg
End of over 15 (2 runs) Indians 16/0
L Klusener 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 8* (50b 1x4) CC Williams 5* (41b)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Ntini to Das, no run, short, down leg side, left alone
15.2 Ntini to Das, no run, short, outside off, back, cracking cut, by a
diving Gibbs at bwd point point brings off a blinder of a save
15.3 Ntini to Das, no run, on line, full, forward, truned into the hands
but low at short leg as Rudolph puts it down, but it would have
been a brilliant catch, off the face of the bat, did well to get
the hands down that low
15.4 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone outside off
15.5 Ntini to Das, no run, forward, showing a bit more aggression this
over, off the outside half of the bat to bwd point
15.6 Ntini to Das, no run, well forward, cuts back, inside edge, rolls
past the leg stump
End of over 16 (maiden) Indians 16/0
M Ntini 3-2-4-0 - Hennops River End
CC Williams 5* (41b) SS Das 8* (56b 1x4)
16.1 Klusener to Williams, no run, on the back foot, defends down the
pitch
16.2 Klusener to Williams, no run, well forward, strokes to mid off
16.3 Klusener to Williams, no run, short, angled across him, back,
pulls, takes off and moves away, Boucher diving to the slips gets
a hand to it
16.4 Klusener to Williams, no run, forward, defends to the off
16.5 Klusener to Williams, OUT: comes forward, working it to the on
side, into the pad, polite appeal, Koertzen says yes
Indians 16/1, Partnership of 16
CC Williams lbw b Klusener 5 (46b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 8* (56b 1x4) L Klusener 2.5-1-2-1
16.6 Klusener to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 17 (maiden) Indians 16/1
L Klusener 3-2-2-1 - Pavilion End
SS Das 8* (56b 1x4) R Dravid 0* (1b)
17.1 Ntini to Das, no run, short, takes the face away, taken high in the
chest
17.2 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone, fullish, just outside off
17.3 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone outside off
17.4 Ntini to Das, no run, on line, straightens, beats him on the back
foot pushing at it
17.5 Ntini to Das, FOUR, leg side, too full, well clipped off the toes
just behind the sq leg ump
17.6 Ntini to Das, (noball) no run
17.6 Ntini to Das, no run
End of over 18 (5 runs) Indians 21/1
M Ntini 4-2-9-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
R Dravid 0* (1b) SS Das 12* (63b 2x4)
18.1 Klusener to Dravid, no run
18.2 Klusener to Dravid, no run
18.3 Klusener to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
18.4 Klusener to Dravid, no run, on line, on the back foot, turned on
the bounce to the short leg Rudolph
18.5 Klusener to Dravid, no run, angled in, forward, playing from the
crease towards mid on
18.6 Klusener to Dravid, no run, fullish on the off, firmly driven
straight at wide mid off
End of over 19 (maiden) Indians 21/1
L Klusener 4-3-2-1 - Pavilion End
SS Das 12* (63b 2x4) R Dravid 0* (7b)
19.1 Ntini to Das, FOUR, too full, and on the leg stump, dont bowl to
Dravid there, clipped away forward of sq leg
19.2 Ntini to Das, no run, forward, outside off, strokes on the bounce
to bwd point
19.3 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone
19.4 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone outside off
19.5 Ntini to Das, no run, outside off, forward, stroked on the drive,
not timed to wide mid off
19.6 Ntini to Das, no run, goes under the bouncer
End of over 20 (4 runs) Indians 25/1
M Ntini 5-2-13-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
R Dravid 0* (7b) SS Das 16* (69b 3x4)
20.1 Klusener to Dravid, one run, turned off the legs towards long leg
20.2 Klusener to Das, no run, left alone
20.3 Klusener to Das, no run, pushes to the off
20.4 Klusener to Das, no run, well forward, defends to the off
20.5 Klusener to Das, no run, left alone outside off
20.6 Klusener to Das, no run, well forward, defends
End of over 21 (1 run) Indians 26/1
L Klusener 5-3-3-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (8b) SS Das 16* (74b 3x4)
The South African squad for Australia announced
Pollock, Boje, Boucher, Dippenaar, Donald, Elworthy, Gibbs
Hayward, Kallis, Kirsten, Klusener, McKenzie, Ntini, Ontong
and Rudolph
Kemp, Rhodes and Langeveldt will join them for the ODI's
Hayward comes back on
21.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
21.2 Hayward to Dravid, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
21.3 Hayward to Dravid, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
21.4 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone
21.5 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
21.6 Hayward to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 22 (maiden) Indians 26/1
M Hayward 6-2-5-0 - Hennops River End
SS Das 16* (74b 3x4) R Dravid 1* (14b)
And Kallis replaces Klusener
22.1 Kallis to Das, no run, down the leg side, way to far to get
anything on it, Boucher alone excels with that ball
22.2 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
22.3 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off
22.4 Kallis to Das, no run, defends to the on side
22.5 Kallis to Das, no run, well outside off this time, again left alone
22.6 Kallis to Das, no run, left alone outside off, gets a maiden from
which only one ball needed a bat on
End of over 23 (maiden) South Africa XI 26/1
JH Kallis 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (14b) SS Das 16* (80b 3x4)
23.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, outside off, short and left alone
23.2 Hayward to Dravid, no run, short, outside off, left alone
23.3 Hayward to Dravid, legbye: one run, leg side, clips the pad, rolls
to the on side for Keeper to run round to leg gully to collect
23.4 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off. left alone
23.5 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, short, chops on the cut, neatly
to ground and between gully and bwd point, races away over the
scarred outfield
23.6 Hayward to Das, two runs, leg side, flicks very fine, Klusener does
well to get a hand to it just short of the boundary
End of over 24 (7 runs) South Africa XI 33/1
M Hayward 7-2-11-0 - Hennops River End
R Dravid 1* (17b) SS Das 22* (83b 4x4)
24.1 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back
foot and well into line, defends to the off
24.2 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, again
well into line, pushes to the off
24.3 Kallis to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
24.4 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on line and length, well forward, solid
defence down the pitch
24.5 Kallis to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
24.6 Kallis to Dravid, no run, outside off, back, pushes to the off,
look at getting a run, but not taken as extra cover races in
End of over 25 (maiden) South Africa XI 33/1
JH Kallis 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 22* (83b 4x4) R Dravid 1* (23b)
25.1 Hayward to Das, no run, on line, all respect, defends down the
pitch
25.2 Hayward to Das, two runs, leg side, back of a length, turned neatly
to deep bwd sq leg
25.3 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, back, leans into the cut, beats
the gap at gully and bwd point, goes all the way
25.4 Hayward to Das, no run
25.5 Hayward to Das, (noball) no run
25.5 Hayward to Das, no run
25.6 Hayward to Das, no run
End of over 26 (7 runs) India XI 40/1
M Hayward 8-2-18-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
R Dravid 1* (23b) SS Das 28* (90b 5x4)
26.1 Kallis to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
26.2 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on the back foot, defends to his feet
26.3 Kallis to Dravid, no run, left alone, slight away movement outside
off
26.4 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on the back foot, so well into line,
defends to the off
26.5 Kallis to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, on line, well forward,
defends to the off
26.6 Kallis to Dravid, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 27 (maiden) India XI 40/1
JH Kallis 3-3-0-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 28* (90b 5x4) R Dravid 1* (29b)
27.1 Hayward to Das, no run, well forward, defending to the off
27.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, comes forward, shoulders the
bat and leaves
27.3 Hayward to Das, no run, on line, back of a length, stays a bit low,
but well in control defending down the pitch
27.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone on the front foot, but outside
off
27.5 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone on the front foot, but outside
off
27.6 Hayward to Das, no run, forward, pushes to bwd point
End of over 28 (maiden) India XI 40/1
M Hayward 9-3-18-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
R Dravid 1* (29b) SS Das 28* (96b 5x4)
This should be the last over before lunch
28.1 Kallis to Dravid, no run, back of a length, gets across, defends to
the off
28.2 Kallis to Dravid, FOUR, leg side, too full, wrong area for Dravid,
clips fine and neatly to fine leg
28.3 Kallis to Dravid, no run, gets one well outside off, he is not
going to go fishing that far outside off
28.4 Kallis to Dravid, no run, on the back foot, comes forward as he
defends to the off
28.5 Kallis to Dravid, no run, left alone
28.6 Kallis to Dravid, no run, fullish, forward, strokes to the bowler
End of over 29 (4 runs) India XI 44/1
JH Kallis 4-3-4-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 28* (96b 5x4) R Dravid 5* (35b 1x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
The South African squad for Australia announced
Pollock, Boje, Boucher, Dippenaar, Donald, Elworthy, Gibbs
Hayward, Kallis, Kirsten, Klusener, McKenzie, Ntini, Ontong
and Rudolph
Kemp, Rhodes and Langeveldt will join them for the ODI's
we will be back in 40 minutes
Ntini to start after lunch
29.1 Ntini to Das, no run, left alone, not too wide of the off, well
left
29.2 Ntini to Das, no run, same line, same result, pushes the bat out of
the way
29.3 Ntini to Das, FOUR, outside off, too full, cracking drive through
the covers, Hayward gives up the chase loong before it gets to the
rope
29.4 Ntini to Das, one run, forward, nudges to the gap at cover, good
running
29.5 Ntini to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
29.6 Ntini to Dravid, OUT: on the back foot, cuts back, hits high on the
pad, right back, Orchard agrees
India XI 49/2, Partnership of 33
R Dravid lbw b Ntini 5 (37b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 30 (5 runs) India XI 49/2
M Ntini 6-2-18-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SS Das 33* (100b 6x4)
Pollock comes back into the attack
30.1 Pollock to Das, no run, full warm up ball, firmly stroked on the
drive to mid off
30.2 Pollock to Das, no run, short of a length, back, standing up as he
comes forward again, defending to the off
30.3 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, all defensive to the off
30.4 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, soft hands on the defensive
prod to the off, bwd point gathers
30.5 Pollock to Das, no run, defends to the off
30.6 Pollock to Das, no run
End of over 31 (maiden) India XI 49/2
SM Pollock 7-5-3-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) SS Das 33* (106b 6x4)
31.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, three runs, forward to a fullish ball, pushes
at it, and timed to perfection, nearly goes all the way to long on
31.2 Ntini to Das, no run, well forward, defends
31.3 Ntini to Das, no run, strkes from the front foot to covers
31.4 Ntini to Das, no run, bouncer, leans backwards, left alone
31.5 Ntini to Das, no run, angled into the stumps, has him in a spot of
bother, half forward, dabs to the on side
31.6 Ntini to Das, no run
End of over 32 (3 runs) India XI 52/2
M Ntini 7-2-21-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SR Tendulkar 3* (1b) SS Das 33* (111b 6x4)
32.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
32.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, width and length too short, back, slaps
that past extra cover
32.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
32.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, forward, strokes into the covers
32.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on the fornt foot, defends to the off
32.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, just on the off, on the back foot,
punches to the covers ... why does little man have so much time to
play his shots ?
End of over 33 (4 runs) India XI 56/2
SM Pollock 8-5-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SS Das 33* (111b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 7* (7b 1x4)
33.1 Ntini to Das, no run
33.2 Ntini to Das, FOUR, outside off, gets on the back foot and chops
away past gully
33.3 Ntini to Das, FOUR, too full this time, forward, and on drives
firmly past mid on
33.4 Ntini to Das, legbye: one run, short bouncer, takes the eyes off
the ball, into the rib area, over the keeper to fine leg
33.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, forward, thickish edge, goes
past the slips and a racing 3rd man
33.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 34 (13 runs) India XI 69/2
M Ntini 8-2-33-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SS Das 41* (115b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 11* (9b 2x4)
34.1 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
34.2 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, then comes forward
pushing to the off
34.3 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward and played with respect,
defending down the pitch
34.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
34.5 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, back of a length, comes back,
well adjusted punching from the back foot to gully who fumbles a
bit, but Gibbs is covering him
34.6 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, vertical bat, pushes to
wide mid off
End of over 35 (maiden) India XI 69/2
SM Pollock 9-6-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 11* (9b 2x4) SS Das 41* (121b 8x4)
35.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, comes in, gets right
behind the line, pushes back down the pitch
35.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the back foot so quick on the feet,
drives thru the covers while the fielders just stand and watch as
it splits the cover field
35.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, steps inside it, feint touch,
just out of the reach of a diving Boucher and ahead of a motoring
fine leg
35.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, forward, defends to the off, great
timing to a deepish bwd point
35.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, defends to the on
side of the pitch
35.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, on the back foot, this time gently
pushes into the gap at cover to keep the bowling
End of over 36 (9 runs) India XI 78/2
M Ntini 9-2-42-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SR Tendulkar 20* (15b 4x4) SS Das 41* (121b 8x4)
36.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer, gets well under it going
down on the haunces
36.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
36.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, left alonje outside off
36.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, forward, ball leaves
him, not prepared to play at it over there, leaves
36.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, on line, too short, gets onto the
back foot, turned towards long leg
36.6 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 37 (1 run) India XI 79/2
SM Pollock 10-6-8-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 21* (20b 4x4) SS Das 41* (122b 8x4)
37.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, on line and length,
defends to the off
37.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, back and across, leaves
37.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, well forward to a fuller ball, firmly
pushes back at the bowler
37.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, back turned from the leg stump line to
sq leg
37.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, forward, clipped off the legs
to deep bwd sq leg
37.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, angled in from just outside off,
forward, pushing to cover, had to hurry the shot a bit
End of over 38 (4 runs) India XI 83/2
M Ntini 10-2-46-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SS Das 41* (122b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 25* (26b 5x4)
38.1 Pollock to Das, no run, just outside off, back, nudges away to the
off side
38.2 Pollock to Das, no run, just outside off, leaves him, gets well
forward and then just manages to get the bat out of line
38.3 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, almost just standing up
in the crease dabs away to the off
38.4 Pollock to Das, no run, fuller ball, gets behind the line and
defends to the off
38.5 Pollock to Das, one run, short, back pulls, ball hurries on to him,
gets the bat to it, just clears sq leg
38.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, outside off, back, gets the outside
half of the bat, runs it past the slips, not intended to go down
there
End of over 39 (3 runs) India XI 86/2
SM Pollock 11-6-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SS Das 42* (127b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 27* (27b 5x4)
Hayward replaces Ntini
39.1 Hayward to Das, FOUR, leg side, full, forward, clips firmly past
mid wicket
39.2 Hayward to Das, no run, get son the font foot, pushes back at
Hayward
39.3 Hayward to Das, no run
39.4 Hayward to Das, no run
39.5 Hayward to Das, OUT: on the drive, does not get over it, Gibbs
takes a low catch
India XI 90/3, Partnership of 41
SS Das c Gibbs b Hayward 46 (132b 9x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 27* (27b 5x4) M Hayward 9.5-3-22-1 (1nb)
39.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, on the back foot, playing from the
crease, dabs away to mid on
End of over 40 (4 runs) India XI 90/3
M Hayward 10-3-22-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SR Tendulkar 27* (27b 5x4) VVS Laxman 0* (1b)
Kallis back on
40.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, all defensive
40.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on line, fullish, but forward, working
it to mid on
40.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, angled in at middle and leg, fullish,
forward, strokes to mid on
40.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, shorter ball, leg side, steps well
inside, bat high above the head, leaves alone
40.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short lifter, gets well down and under
it
40.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short lifter, gets well down and under
it
End of over 41 (maiden) India XI 90/3
JH Kallis 5-4-4-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 0* (1b) SR Tendulkar 27* (33b 5x4)
41.1 Hayward to Laxman, no run, on line, shortish, on the back foot,
defends down the pitch
41.2 Hayward to Laxman, two runs, on the back foot, punches away from
the body but good contact past cover, Ntini hauls it in from wide
mid off
41.3 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, on the back foot, flashes the verticle bat
at it, races between gully and bwd point
41.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone off
41.5 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, shortish, punches from the
back foot, races past cover
41.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, defends to the off with the 100 having
come up in the over
End of over 42 (10 runs) India XI 100/3
M Hayward 11-3-32-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
SR Tendulkar 27* (33b 5x4) VVS Laxman 10* (7b 2x4)
42.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone
42.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, defends to the off
42.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run
42.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, just outside off, back, thuds hard
into the bat ... crack resounds round the ground as SRT pulls the
hand off the bat
42.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, OUT: leg side, flicks, feint edge, Boucher
takes easily down the leg side
India XI 100/4, Partnership of 10
SR Tendulkar c Boucher b Kallis 27 (38b 5x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 10* (7b 2x4) JH Kallis 5.5-4-4-1
Match State: Drinks
42.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot pushes to the off
End of over 43 (maiden) India XI 100/4
JH Kallis 6-5-4-1 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 10* (7b 2x4) D Dasgupta 0* (1b)
43.1 Hayward to Laxman, no run, outside off, very wide, Orchard looks,
and looks, and then decides it was just reachable
43.2 Hayward to Laxman, no run, forward, strokes to the off
43.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run
43.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run
43.5 Hayward to Laxman, no run, outside off, back, defensive dab on the
bounce to gully
43.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, forward, strokes to wide mid off
End of over 44 (maiden) India XI 100/4
M Hayward 12-4-32-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
D Dasgupta 0* (1b) VVS Laxman 10* (13b 2x4)
44.1 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, forward, strokes to cover
44.2 Kallis to Dasgupta, one run, forward, pushes into the gap at cover
for an easy run
44.3 Kallis to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off, with Laxman
eventually getting down to that side of the wicket
18 mins to get to the other side
44.4 Kallis to Laxman, no run, forward, defends, stroking to mid on
44.5 Kallis to Laxman, no run, outside off, comes in a bit, on the back
foot, punches to mid on
44.6 Kallis to Laxman, no run, well forward, all defensive, pushing to
cover
End of over 45 (1 run) India XI 101/4
JH Kallis 7-5-5-1 - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 1* (3b) VVS Laxman 10* (17b 2x4)
Kallis hitting the bat hard, sound from ball hitting bat is very
solid while he bowls
45.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, back of a length, comes
in a bit, well left on line and length
Helmet comes out for Short leg Rudolph behind the back of the bat
45.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends to the off
45.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, round the wicklet, angled across the
bat, forward, defends down the off side of the pitch
45.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, defends to the off, still round the
wicket angled across him
45.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, two runs, leg side, back, pushes firmly past
short leg, mid on has to chase
45.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, from over the wicket now,
shaps to play at it, then holds it back, well left
End of over 46 (2 runs) India XI 103/4
M Hayward 13-4-34-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
VVS Laxman 10* (17b 2x4) D Dasgupta 3* (9b)
46.1 Kallis to Laxman, no run, outside off, left alone
46.2 Kallis to Laxman, no run, left alone outside off
46.3 Kallis to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, very wide, goes after it on
the stretching cut, gets the bottom of the bat on it, races past
gully and bwd point
46.4 Kallis to Laxman, no run, left alone
46.5 Kallis to Laxman, OUT: on the cut again, does not get over it,
straight at gully
India XI 107/5, Partnership of 7
VVS Laxman c Kirsten b Kallis 14 (22b 3x4 0x6)
D Dasgupta 3* (9b) JH Kallis 7.5-5-9-2
Kumble to the crease
46.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alomne
End of over 47 (4 runs) India XI 107/5
JH Kallis 8-5-9-2 - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 3* (9b) A Kumble 0* (1b)
47.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left
47.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
47.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, bye: one run, outside off, gets up, left,
almost left ny Boucher as well, gets the fingers to it, hurts,
runs to fine leg
47.4 Hayward to Kumble, no run
47.5 Hayward to Kumble, two runs, too full, on line, strokes thru the
covers, Ntini from extra cover cuts it off
47.6 Hayward to Kumble, no run, left alone
End of over 48 (3 runs) India XI 110/5
M Hayward 14-4-36-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
D Dasgupta 3* (12b) A Kumble 2* (4b)
48.1 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
48.2 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, vback of a length, on the
off
48.3 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, vback of a length, on the
off
48.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, forward, leaves him, edges,
great placement, low and right between slip and keeper
48.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends to the off
48.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone
End of over 49 (4 runs) India XI 114/5
JH Kallis 9-5-13-2 - Pavilion End
A Kumble 2* (4b) D Dasgupta 7* (18b 1x4)
49.1 Hayward to Kumble, legbye: one run, leg side, glances, beats the
bat, not the pad, appeal, but going down leg and towards fine leg
49.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, FOUR, full, leg stump, great looking on drive
from the front foot
49.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
49.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, one run, leg side, turned off the toes towards
long leg, Klusener coming round from fine leg does well to stop
the 2nd run
49.5 Hayward to Kumble, no run, left alone
49.6 Hayward to Kumble, no run, forward, pushes to the mid on
End of over 50 (6 runs) India XI 120/5
M Hayward 15-4-41-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
D Dasgupta 12* (21b 2x4) A Kumble 2* (7b)
50.1 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
50.2 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
50.3 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
50.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
50.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
50.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, gets forward and at last has to play at
one, pushing to the off
End of over 51 (maiden) India XI 120/5
JH Kallis 10-6-13-2 - Pavilion End
A Kumble 2* (7b) D Dasgupta 12* (27b 2x4)
Ntini on
51.1 Ntini to Kumble, FOUR, outside off, back, slaps the cut past gully,
3rd man Hayward tries to get close, misses by the verbial mile
51.2 Ntini to Kumble, no run, outside off, back, chops si it, stays low,
does not get the bat down on it
51.3 Ntini to Kumble, no run, forward, angled bat, defends to bw dpoint
51.4 Ntini to Kumble, two runs, outside off, forward, pushes sq past
point who hauls it in on the chase to deep point rope
51.5 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the bowler
51.6 Ntini to Kumble, no run, defends to the off
End of over 52 (6 runs) India XI 126/5
M Ntini 11-2-52-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
D Dasgupta 12* (27b 2x4) A Kumble 8* (13b 1x4)
Klusener back on
52.1 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, just on off, back,
dabs to gully
52.2 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, forward, just on off, fullish,
stroked firmly to cover
52.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends from line to the off
52.4 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, half forward, playing and standing up
in the crease, dabs to short leg
52.5 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, shortish, gets up to chest height,
back and over it, to ground and short leg
52.6 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 53 (maiden) India XI 126/5
L Klusener 6-4-3-1 - Pavilion End
A Kumble 8* (13b 1x4) D Dasgupta 12* (33b 2x4)
53.1 Ntini to Kumble, no run, full, firmly driven, but straight at wide
mid off
53.2 Ntini to Kumble, no run, angled in, back of a length, no foot work,
138 kph, gets the bat on it, nearly plays it into the stumps,
bounces over the leg stump
53.3 Ntini to Kumble, one run
53.4 Ntini to Dasgupta, two runs
53.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run
53.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run
End of over 54 (3 runs) India XI 129/5
M Ntini 12-2-55-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 9* (16b 1x4) D Dasgupta 14* (36b 2x4)
54.1 Klusener to Kumble, legbye: one run, short, into the top of the
pad, leg side,
54.2 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, on line, maybe came back, back turned
on the bounce to short leg
54.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, defends to the off
54.4 Klusener to Dasgupta, legbye: FOUR, leg side, flicks, beats the bat
but not the pad
54.5 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run
54.6 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run
End of over 55 (5 runs, maiden) India XI 134/5
L Klusener 7-5-3-1 - Pavilion End
A Kumble 9* (17b 1x4) D Dasgupta 14* (41b 2x4)
55.1 Ntini to Kumble, no run, forward, pushes to cover, Gibbs again has
then hesitating and just as well, brings off another great diving
stop
55.2 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, pushes to bwd point
55.3 Ntini to Kumble, no run, angled in, back, defends to Ntini
55.4 Ntini to Kumble, no run, forward, defends, rolls away to gully
55.5 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line, back, defends watchfully to the
off
55.6 Ntini to Kumble, no run, defends to the off
End of over 56 (maiden) India XI 134/5
M Ntini 13-3-55-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
D Dasgupta 14* (41b 2x4) A Kumble 9* (23b 1x4)
56.1 Klusener to Dasgupta, one run, outside off, back, runs it gently
past gully
56.2 Klusener to Kumble, no run, angled in, attempts to work it to the
on side, pads to shrt leg
56.3 Klusener to Kumble, no run, forward, defends to the off
56.4 Klusener to Kumble, no run, slower ball, gets forward, defends
after checking the shot to the off
56.5 Klusener to Kumble, no run, shortish, stands up high in the crease,
dabs away to gully
56.6 Klusener to Kumble, no run, forward, defends on the front foot,
ball rolls away to gully
End of over 57 (1 run) India XI 135/5
L Klusener 8-5-4-1 - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 15* (42b 2x4) A Kumble 9* (28b 1x4)
last over before tea
Boje makes an appearance
57.1 Boje to Dasgupta, one run, leg side, back, waits, turned to bwd sq
leg
57.2 Boje to Kumble, no run, defends back down the pitch
57.3 Boje to Kumble, one run, forward, drives, Ntini at wide mid off
dives to deny him a boundary
57.4 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, defends, gets bat on it,
ends up going past the pads and Boucher, does not see the run
57.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, defends back down the pitch
57.6 Boje to Dasgupta, no run
End of over 58 (2 runs) India XI 137/5
N Boje 1-0-2-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (30b 1x4) D Dasgupta 16* (46b 2x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Players back
Pollock having his 3rd spel
58.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, fullish, dug out towards mid on
58.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, full again, gets the bat down
to it
58.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, back of a length, jumps onto the back
foot, pushes down the pitch
58.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, lien and length, forward, defends to the
off
58.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off
58.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, defends to the off
End of over 59 (maiden) India XI 137/5
SM Pollock 12-7-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 16* (46b 2x4) A Kumble 10* (36b 1x4)
Boje to continue
59.1 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, pushes past silly point
59.2 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, shortish ball, back, cuts, straight at
deepish bwd point
59.3 Boje to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, short, gets back cuts late
past the slip, no stopping that at 3rd man
59.4 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, leg stump line, defends to
the on side
59.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, solid looking
defensive push to the off
59.6 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends to silly point
End of over 60 (4 runs) India XI 141/5
N Boje 2-0-6-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (36b 1x4) D Dasgupta 20* (52b 3x4)
60.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends towards mid
on, mid wicket cuts it off running in quickly
60.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, back of a length, defends down
the pitch from the back foot
60.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, fullish, comes forward and stroked
towards mid on
60.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, defends from the front foot, from line
to the off side of the pitch
60.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, slight in swing, maybe reverse, forward,
defends bat and pad close to gether to the off
60.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, straightens, into the
pad, maybe an inside edge, arms go up, but mouths stay shut
End of over 61 (maiden) India XI 141/5
SM Pollock 13-8-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 20* (52b 3x4) A Kumble 10* (42b 1x4)
61.1 Boje to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, too short, back and across,
chops the late cut wide of the slip, gully chases to no avail
61.2 Boje to Dasgupta, two runs, leg side, flighted in, forward, stroked
firmly to deep mid wicket where wide mid on hauls it in
61.3 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, short, on line, not much turn, defends
towards mid wicket
61.4 Boje to Dasgupta, two runs, leg side, full, lap sweeps neatly
getting over it to fine leg, Klusener has a long way to come from
deep long leg
61.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends with a dead bat to the
off, silly point rolls over and picks up
61.6 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, forward, defends
End of over 62 (8 runs) India XI 149/5
N Boje 3-0-14-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (42b 1x4) D Dasgupta 28* (58b 4x4)
62.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, pushes to the off
62.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, back of a length, gets on the toes, dabs
away to the off
62.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, forward, defends to the on side
62.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, back of a length, should
have left, chops at it, beaten ... and the spectators wake up
62.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, not sure what the crowd had at tea but
it has woken them up as Kumble leaves outside off
62.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, plays at it again, satys
low, has to get the bat down to it, dabs to the off
End of over 63 (maiden) India XI 149/5
SM Pollock 14-9-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 28* (58b 4x4) A Kumble 10* (48b 1x4)
Hayward back on
63.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, defends to the off
63.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, back, chops late, gully
fields
63.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
from line
63.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, comes back slightly,
on the back foot, pushes down the pitch
63.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone, only getting
up to 144 kph
63.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, well pitched up, but
outside off
End of over 64 (maiden) India XI 149/5
M Hayward 16-5-41-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (48b 1x4) D Dasgupta 28* (64b 4x4)
64.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, back, plays away from the
body, rolls to the off
64.2 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, on line and length, 150 on the
board
64.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, slower ball, spars at it,
again bat well away from the body, beaten, but lands short of
Boucher
64.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, back, defends to the off
64.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, pushes back up the pitch
64.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, defends from line to the off
64.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, quicker ball, defends to the
off as gully defends
End of over 65 (1 run) India XI 150/5
SM Pollock 15-9-12-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 28* (64b 4x4) A Kumble 10* (55b 1x4)
65.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone
65.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, bit short, loops up and
past the bat not offering a shot
65.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, FOUR, on line, back, working it to leg, gets
the outside edge between the slip and gully
65.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run
65.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run
65.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, on line, maybe too straight, full
length has him pushing to mid wicket
End of over 66 (4 runs) India XI 154/5
M Hayward 17-5-45-1 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (55b 1x4) D Dasgupta 32* (70b 5x4)
Kallis back on
66.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, shortish, defends
66.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, short, big lift, spars
at it, does not really get close
66.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, well forward, defends to the off
66.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, well forward, fullish, strokes to bwd
point
66.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run, shorter ball, back, pushes defensively to
the off
66.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, defends from the front foot to the off
End of over 67 (maiden) India XI 154/5
JH Kallis 11-7-13-2 - Pavilion End
D Dasgupta 32* (70b 5x4) A Kumble 10* (61b 1x4)
67.1 Hayward to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, fullish, leans across
drives bwd of sq beating a deepish bwd point
67.2 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone just short of a length, but
just wide of the off
dasgupta showing good technique in this match and the series
67.3 Hayward to Dasgupta, OUT: shortish, leg stump, gets up can not
control it, loops it to sq leg
India XI 158/6, Partnership of 51
D Dasgupta c Rudolph b Hayward 36 (73b 6x4 0x6)
A Kumble 10* (61b 1x4) M Hayward 17.3-5-49-2 (1nb)
Singh to the crease
67.4 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on line, back of a length, gets
back, outside half of the bat to a 4th slip
no 3rd slip
67.5 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on line, sq's him up a bit,
defends to the off
67.6 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, leg stump, back of a length,
gets behind this on, pushing to the on side
End of over 68 (4 runs) India XI 158/6
M Hayward 18-5-49-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 10* (61b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 0* (3b)
68.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run
68.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, fullish, was going back, then defends a
bit late coming foward, ball goes out to the off
68.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, shortish, on the back foot this time,
pushes to the cover area
68.4 Kallis to Kumble, one run, short, back, on the hook, not timed,
runs away towards deep sq leg
68.5 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fuller ball, well defended down
the pitch
68.6 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, leg side, back, hooks from the
front foot, beaten
End of over 69 (1 run) India XI 159/6
JH Kallis 12-7-14-2 - Pavilion End
A Kumble 11* (65b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 0* (5b)
69.1 Hayward to Kumble, no run, outside off, back of a length,
whiiiiishhhh, woooosh as he tries to work that forcefully to the
on side, beaten
walks away cross with himself
69.2 Hayward to Kumble, one run, outside off, back, angled past the
slips to 3rd man
69.3 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on line, back of a length,
defends to the off
69.4 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on line and length, defends
down the pitch
69.5 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short, on line, gets behind it
and worked on the loop towards long leg
69.6 Hayward to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 70 (2 runs) India XI 161/6
M Hayward 19-5-51-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
Harbhajan Singh 1* (8b) A Kumble 12* (68b 1x4)
70.1 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fullish, leg stump, neatly
clipped off the toes straight at wide mid on
70.2 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, left alone outside off
70.3 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, well forward, gets the foot to
the ball, stroked sq to bwd point
70.4 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on line and length, all
defensive, rolls away down the center of the pitch
70.5 Kallis to Harbhajan Singh, one run, back of a length, on the back
foot, works it gently to sq leg, just enough, or lack of pace on
it for an easy run
70.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on line, full, defends to the off
End of over 71 (1 run) India XI 162/6
JH Kallis 13-7-15-2 - Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 2* (13b) A Kumble 12* (69b 1x4)
71.1 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short, outside off, back,
pulls, goes to long leg, Klusener running in and diving puts it
down .... dropped
71.2 Hayward to Kumble, one run, forward, edges, Kallis at slip this
time puts it down
71.3 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, outside off, back, chops down on
the cut, beats gully and bwd point
71.4 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, forward, dabs to the off, gully
fields
71.5 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short again, back, pulls this
time, beaten, ends up in the top flap of the pad
71.6 Hayward to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, short, leg side, back, whips that
off the hips to deep bwd sq leg ..... expensive, but unlucky over
for hayward, two dropped catches
End of over 72 (10 runs) India XI 172/6
M Hayward 20-5-61-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 13* (70b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 11* (18b 2x4)
Ntini replaces Kallis
72.1 Ntini to Kumble, no run, outside off, angled in, back, insde edge
into the ground on the bounce to Boucher
72.2 Ntini to Kumble, no run, back of a length, just on off, back,
punches to the off, Gibbs fleet footed cuts it off
72.3 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line, shortish, on the back foot,
defends down the pitch
72.4 Ntini to Kumble, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, stand and
deliver, cracking shot, slashing it past point
72.5 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, no width this time,
defends to bwd poinht
what looked like rain this morning has turned into a bright day
72.6 Ntini to Kumble, no run, back, defends to mid on
End of over 73 (4 runs) India XI 176/6
M Ntini 14-3-59-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 11* (18b 2x4) A Kumble 17* (76b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Boje back on
73.1 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside off, forward, pushing to
the off
73.2 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside off, back, chops, can not
beat the deepish bwd point
73.3 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, no run, forward, defends to the bowler
73.4 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, no run, back, chiops the cut, bottom edge
on the bounce to slip
73.5 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, forward, sweeps firmly, out the
middle goes all the way to deep bwd sq leg
73.6 Boje to Harbhajan Singh, no run, defends to the off
End of over 74 (4 runs) India XI 180/6
N Boje 4-0-18-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 17* (76b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 15* (24b 3x4)
74.1 Ntini to Kumble, no run, back of a length, on line, on the back
foot, pushing away to the cover area
74.2 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line and length, forward, pushes away
to the off
74.3 Ntini to Kumble, no run, defends to the off
74.4 Ntini to Kumble, one run, fullish, leg stump yorker, gets the bat
down well, squirts off towards fine leg
74.5 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, leg side, short, good shot, getting
over it and rolling the wrists on the hook, beats long leg
74.6 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 75 (5 runs) India XI 185/6
M Ntini 15-3-64-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 18* (80b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 19* (26b 4x4)
75.1 Boje to Kumble, no run
75.2 Boje to Kumble, no run
75.3 Boje to Kumble, no run
75.4 Boje to Kumble, no run, well forward, defends to silly point
75.5 Boje to Kumble, no run, flighted up, fullish, forward, stroked back
at Boje
75.6 Boje to Kumble, no run, up to the bat, comes forward, defends on
the bounce to silly point
End of over 76 (maiden) India XI 185/6
N Boje 5-1-18-0 - Hennops River End
Harbhajan Singh 19* (26b 4x4) A Kumble 18* (86b 2x4)
76.1 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside off, short, gets up,
Singh goes on the hook, then changes his mind, ends up over hand
serving it to the bowler
76.2 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, outside off, on the front foot,
neatly driven sq on the off
76.3 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, outside off, plays an airly shot,
horizontal bat. top edge flies over the slips
76.4 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, leg side, full, neatly clipped
off the toes to deep sq leg, come back for the second, return is
right on the bails as Boucher breaks the stumps, TV called but
home
76.5 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, no run, forward defends from line to the
off
76.6 Ntini to Harbhajan Singh, no run, forward, dabs to the off
End of over 77 (10 runs) India XI 195/6
M Ntini 16-3-74-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 18* (86b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 29* (32b 6x4)
77.1 Boje to Kumble, no run, well forward, smothers to silly point
77.2 Boje to Kumble, no run, flighted into the legs, well forward, makes
room, stroked back at Boje
77.3 Boje to Kumble, no run, on the spot, forward, defends to the off,
Silly point collects on the bounce
77.4 Boje to Kumble, no run, forward, firmly pushes to the off, silly
point again in the frame taking on the bouunce
77.5 Boje to Kumble, no run, leg stump line, forward, dabs away towards
mid on, Boje collects
TV called for a close run out
77.6 Boje to Kumble, two runs, forward, sweeps very fine, Ntini racing
from long leg, picks up in one hand, returns over the bails, Singh
short
End of over 78 (2 runs) India XI 197/6
N Boje 6-1-20-0 - Hennops River End
Harbhajan Singh 29* (32b 6x4) A Kumble 20* (92b 2x4)
India XI 197/7, Partnership of 39
Harbhajan Singh run out (Ntini) 29 (32b 6x4 0x6)
brilliant bit of fielding from Ntini
Srinath the new bat
78.1 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line, back, defends to the off
78.2 Ntini to Kumble, FOUR, too full and width, great cover drive,
everything in place except the fielders, races to the cover fence
200 comes up
78.3 Ntini to Kumble, no run, leg stump line, pushes at it, taken on the
pads, runs away towards sq leg
78.4 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line back of a length, gets onto the
back foot, all defensive down the pitch
78.5 Ntini to Kumble, no run, on line, just short of a length, gets
behind defending from high off the bat and the front foot
78.6 Ntini to Kumble, no run, dug in, gets him high on the back foot,
well behind it again, defends to the off side
End of over 79 (4 runs) India XI 201/7
M Ntini 17-3-78-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 0* (0b) A Kumble 24* (98b 3x4)
79.1 Boje to Srinath, no run, well forward, defends to the off, silly
point goes diving, crowd catch
79.2 Boje to Srinath, no run, outside off, forward, pushes away to bw
dpoint
79.3 Boje to Srinath, no run, defends to the nbowler
79.4 Boje to Srinath, no run, flighted up, forward, not tempted, pushes
back at Boje
79.5 Boje to Srinath, no run, well forward, dabs to the on side from
line
79.6 Boje to Srinath, no run, well forward, gets well over it, bat
almost horizontal as he smothers
End of over 80 (maiden) India XI 201/7
N Boje 7-2-20-0 - Hennops River End
A Kumble 24* (98b 3x4) J Srinath 0* (6b)
Pollock comes back on and new ball is taken
80.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, conmes in off the seam, defends
from the back foot
80.2 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, over stepping, and down the leg
side, attempt at a leg glance does not come off, taken by Boucher
way down the leg side
80.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, fullish, just outside off, forward and
defends
80.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, leaves him, and leaves him
cold, beaten outside edge
80.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, back of a length, angled to the leg,
back, attempts to work it to the on side, thigh pads it towards sq
leg
80.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, jumps back, hangs the bat
out, defened to bwd point
80.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, fullish, right on line, forward and
solid looking defensive push towards bwd point
End of over 81 (1 run) India XI 202/7
SM Pollock 16-9-13-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 0* (6b) A Kumble 24* (105b 3x4)
Wild Thing Hayward is back
Music plays .. Wild Thing ... every time Hayward comes on
81.1 Hayward to Srinath, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, too much
width and smashed thru the covers from the back foot ... good shot
81.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, outside off, no width theis time, back,
dabs away to gully
81.3 Hayward to Srinath, no run, on line, shortish, back, defends to the
cover point area
81.4 Hayward to Srinath, no run, shortish, cuts back into the rib area,
can not get out the way, 138.2 kph
81.5 Hayward to Srinath, no run, leg side, steps inside it, shapes to
help it to the leg side, no contact
81.6 Hayward to Srinath, FOUR, outside off, forward, drives on the up,
not timed well but enough to get over bwd point and beat 3rd man
sliding in from 3rd man
End of over 82 (8 runs) India XI 210/7
M Hayward 21-5-69-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 24* (105b 3x4) J Srinath 8* (12b 2x4)
82.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line and length, forward, defends to
the off
82.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, shortish ball, angled into the batsman,
gets well inside it, defends to wards sq leg
82.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, gets across then pulls the
bat back high above the head
82.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, juts outside off, gets across and pushes
defensively to the off
82.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short, on line, back and gets into line
and position to play to ground and towards mid on
82.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the line , gets up a bit, defends
down the pitch
End of over 83 (maiden) India XI 210/7
SM Pollock 17-10-13-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 8* (12b 2x4) A Kumble 24* (111b 3x4)
83.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run
83.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run
Srinath leaving the field after ducking into the bouncer last over
J Srinath retired hurt 8 (14b 2x4 0x6)
Prasad the new bat
83.3 Hayward to Prasad, no run, left alone
83.4 Hayward to Prasad, no run, big bouncer, climbs above Prasad
83.5 Hayward to Prasad, no run, outside off, shuffles across, has a
little nibble, beaten
83.6 Hayward to Prasad, legbye: two runs, leg side, clips the pad to
fine leg, Ntini a bit slow this time
End of over 84 (2 runs, maiden) India XI 212/7
M Hayward 22-6-69-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 24* (111b 3x4) BKV Prasad 0* (4b)
84.1 Pollock to Kumble, no run, short, gets well behind it, defends
84.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, drawn well forward, defends to the off
84.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on line, back of a length, steaps away
from the line and pushes at it, beaten
84.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, back of a length, stands
up, bit close to the body, dabs away to gully
3rd man called up to short cover point
84.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, slower ball, pace beats him as he swings
to the on side, bat well thru before the ball got there
84.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, moving away to the leg side, on the back
foot, forces, not timed towards mid off
End of over 85 (maiden) India XI 212/7
SM Pollock 18-11-13-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
BKV Prasad 0* (4b) A Kumble 24* (117b 3x4)
85.1 Hayward to Prasad, no run, on line and length, forward, pushes to
the off, slightly open at contact
85.2 Hayward to Prasad, no run, outside off, back of a length, left
85.3 Hayward to Prasad, no run, gets under one that did not get up that
high, has to duck further down
85.4 Hayward to Prasad, no run, great slow ball, just direction laking,
plays right over it, just outside off
85.5 Hayward to Prasad, no run, left alone
85.6 Hayward to Prasad, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 86 (maiden) India XI 212/7
M Hayward 23-7-69-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 24* (117b 3x4) BKV Prasad 0* (10b)
86.1 Pollock to Kumble, one run, on line, comes well forward, stroking
to cover .... inside edge sends it to fine leg
3 slips in for Pollock now
86.2 Pollock to Prasad, no run, left alone outside off
86.3 Pollock to Prasad, no run, slower ball, well puicked up this time,
defends to bwd point
86.4 Pollock to Prasad, no run, outside off, back of a length, leaves
him, beaten as he pushes at it away from the body
86.5 Pollock to Prasad, FOUR, leg side, forward, and a great looking
shot, clipping it off the toes to deep fwd sq leg
86.6 Pollock to Prasad, no run, ducks early, almost as if he knew the
bouncer was coming
End of over 87 (5 runs) India XI 217/7
SM Pollock 19-11-18-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 25* (118b 3x4) BKV Prasad 4* (15b 1x4)
TRime is up so RSA 3 overs slow today
87.1 Hayward to Kumble, no run, forward, defends to the off side
87.2 Hayward to Kumble, no run, outside off, back, defends to the off
87.3 Hayward to Kumble, no run, round the wicket, tries to get it across
the right hander, no success, down the leg side, flicks, no
contact
87.4 Hayward to Kumble, one run, full, gets it right, plays , edges,
just short of Pollock who fumbles
87.5 Hayward to Prasad, no run, over the wicket, outside off, plays but
well inside the line
87.6 Hayward to Prasad, no run, forward to one just back of a length,
slanting down to leg, hits high on the pad, and a polite appeal
from hayward is turned down
End of over 88 (1 run) India XI 218/7
M Hayward 24-7-70-2 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Kumble 26* (122b 3x4) BKV Prasad 4* (17b 1x4)
It is amazing how few and muted appeals we have had today
88.1 Pollock to Kumble, one run
88.2 Pollock to Prasad, no run
88.3 Pollock to Prasad, no run
88.4 Pollock to Prasad, two runs
88.5 Pollock to Prasad, no run
88.6 Pollock to Prasad, no run
End of over 89 (4 runs) India XI 221/7
SM Pollock 20-11-21-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 27* (123b 3x4) BKV Prasad 6* (22b 1x4)
89.1 Hayward to Kumble, no run
89.2 Hayward to Kumble, no run
89.3 Hayward to Kumble, no run
89.4 Hayward to Kumble, no run
89.5 Hayward to Kumble, no run
89.6 Hayward to Kumble, OUT: last ball of the day gets a wicket again,
playing over a fullish ball on the off sends the stump cart
wheeling
India XI 221/8, Partnership of 24
A Kumble b Hayward 27 (129b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 90 (maiden) India XI 221/8
M Hayward 25-8-70-3 (1nb) - Hennops River End
BKV Prasad 6* (22b 1x4)
Interesting days play today with very little real excitement, maybe
the circumstance of this match has a lot to do with it
A good position for South Africa to be in, and a good come back
from India after a slow start
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morning for day 2
Good night all
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Morning from Centurion for day two of the match between South
Africa and India
News from here is that Srinath has a slight hairline fracture on
his left hand and will not be batting
He will however be able to bowl
Srinath took a lifting ball from hayward on the hand during his
innings of 8 yesterday afternoon
The weather at the moment looks good, but thunderstorms are
expected late this afternoon
The pitch still has a slight greenish colour, but if yesterday is
anything to go by then it will be as flat and docile as it was
Apart from the occasional low bounce it is expected to stay a bit
slow
A goodish crowd is in to see the start as South Africa take to the
field
Ntini to start procedings, bowling to Prasad
No looks like Klusener has been given the ball
90.1 Klusener to Prasad, no run
90.2 Klusener to Prasad, no run
90.3 Klusener to Prasad, two runs
90.4 Klusener to Prasad, no run
90.5 Klusener to Prasad, no run
90.6 Klusener to Prasad, no run
End of over 91 (2 runs) India XI 223/8
L Klusener 9-5-6-1 - Pavilion End
A Nehra 0* (0b) BKV Prasad 8* (28b 1x4)
91.1 Hayward to Nehra, no run
91.2 Hayward to Nehra, no run
91.3 Hayward to Nehra, no run
91.4 Hayward to Nehra, no run
91.5 Hayward to Nehra, no run
91.6 Hayward to Nehra, one run
End of over 92 (1 run) India XI 224/8
M Hayward 26-8-71-3 (1nb) - Hennops River End
A Nehra 1* (6b) BKV Prasad 8* (28b 1x4)
92.1 Klusener to Nehra, no run
92.2 Klusener to Nehra, no run
92.3 Klusener to Nehra, no run
92.4 Klusener to Nehra, no run, outside off, gets well across, stretches
at it, then pulls the bat inside the line
92.5 Klusener to Nehra, no run, starts outside off, off cutter comes
back, but stays low and just beats the off stump as he leaves
92.6 Klusener to Nehra, no run, just outisde off, forward, pushes at it,
beaten once more
End of over 93 (maiden) India XI 224/8
L Klusener 10-6-6-1 - Pavilion End
BKV Prasad 8* (28b 1x4) A Nehra 1* (12b)
After having a birthday yesterday for Gary Kirsten, today it is the
turn of Neil McKenzie
93.1 Hayward to Prasad, no run
93.2 Hayward to Prasad, no run
93.3 Hayward to Prasad, no run
93.4 Hayward to Prasad, no run
93.5 Hayward to Prasad, (noball) bye: one run
93.5 Hayward to Nehra, no run
93.6 Hayward to Nehra, no run
End of over 94 (2 runs) India XI 226/8
M Hayward 27-8-73-3 (2nb) - Hennops River End
BKV Prasad 8* (33b 1x4) A Nehra 1* (14b)
94.1 Klusener to Prasad, one run
94.2 Klusener to Nehra, no run
94.3 Klusener to Nehra, no run
94.4 Klusener to Nehra, no run
94.5 Klusener to Nehra, two runs
94.6 Klusener to Nehra, no run
End of over 95 (3 runs) India XI 229/8
L Klusener 11-6-9-1 - Pavilion End
BKV Prasad 9* (34b 1x4) A Nehra 3* (19b)
95.1 Hayward to Prasad, one run
95.2 Hayward to Nehra, no run
95.3 Hayward to Nehra, no run
95.4 Hayward to Nehra, no run
95.5 Hayward to Nehra, no run
95.6 Hayward to Nehra, no run
End of over 96 (1 run) India XI 230/8
M Hayward 28-8-74-3 (2nb) - Hennops River End
BKV Prasad 10* (35b 1x4) A Nehra 3* (24b)
Sorry about the lack of comms, the 3rd ump has changed a run off a
no ball to a bye off a no ball
had to go back to amend
all back to normal now
96.1 Klusener to Prasad, one run, forward, pushes into the gqap at
cover, good early calling gets them thru
96.2 Klusener to Nehra, one run, forward, full, drives firmly wide of
mid off but a diving McKenzie saves the boundary
96.3 Klusener to Prasad, no run, back of a length, angled across the bat
to the leg side, jumps out of the way as it climbs to Boucher
96.4 Klusener to Prasad, no run, just on the off, comes forward, no real
balance as he nudges to the off
96.5 Klusener to Prasad, no run, left alone outside off
96.6 Klusener to Prasad, no run, slow full toss, comes forward, almost
in surprise, pushes gently to cover
End of over 97 (2 runs) India XI 232/8
L Klusener 12-6-11-1 - Pavilion End
A Nehra 4* (25b) BKV Prasad 11* (40b 1x4)
97.1 Hayward to Nehra, no run, slower ball, just outside off, forward
and defends to the cover area
97.2 Hayward to Nehra, no run, back of a length, online, also comes back
at the batsman who is on the back foot, pushing down the on side
of the pitch
97.3 Hayward to Nehra, no run, bouncer, goes under it
97.4 Hayward to Nehra, OUT: gets one up to him, pushes at it, edges to
1st slip
India XI 232/9, Partnership of 11
A Nehra c Boje b Hayward 4 (29b 0x4 0x6)
BKV Prasad 11* (40b 1x4) M Hayward 28.4-8-74-4 (2nb)
Match State: Innings Break
Srinath not batting due to the injury to his left hand, he will be
bowling
Gibbs to take strike from Srinath
0.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, gets up a bit, right
behind it, pushes to the on side from the back foot
0.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, just on the off, pushes
to cover, look for a run, but not there
0.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, pushes to the off
0.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, pulls the bat inside as
it lifts outside the off
0.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, shortish, gets back, crack as it
hits high on the bat
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0.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 1 (maiden) South Africa 0/0 (trail by 232 runs)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 0* (6b)
Nehra to share the new ball
Left hand over the wicket to 3 slips, gully deep bwd point, wide
mid off, long leg, short leg and mid on
1.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off of the left hander, left
alone
1.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, gets on the front
foot, defensive push to the off
1.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, and length, can only get on the
front foot and dab to gully
1.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, good yorker, fired in at the off stump,
gets the bat down on it as it rolls back to the bowler
1.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, no leaway given or taken, defends from
line and length down the off side of the pitch
1.6 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, outside leg, gets the foot well into
line and worked to long leg
End of over 2 (1 run) South Africa 1/0 (trail by 231 runs)
A Nehra 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 1* (6b) HH Gibbs 0* (6b)
same field for Srinath, except for fine leg who seems a lot finer
2.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, starts with a shortish ball, that gets
up down the leg side, steps inside and lets it go thru
2.2 Srinath to Kirsten, (noball) no run, overstepping, pushing across
Kirsten who leaves
2.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, juts outside off, left alone as it
carries on on the angle
2.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, well forward,
watchfully defends down the off side of the pitch for mid on to
collect
2.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, well forward, quickish, 136.5 kph, gets
the inside edge, into the pad, rolls away wide of the leg stump
2.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, good carry to
'Gupta
2.6 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, half volley, from line driven
straight, mid off has no chance
End of over 3 (5 runs) South Africa 6/0 (trail by 226 runs)
J Srinath 2-1-5-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 0* (6b) G Kirsten 5* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left hand over to Gibbs who is on the front
foot, stroking from low on the bat to the off
3.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, pushed across Gibbs, bit too wide to play
at, left alone
3.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends to the off
3.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, nice swing thru the air
back at Gibbs, into the pad, then bat, half an appeal, squirts to
the off
3.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
3.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, going to the off, gets
back and pushes to the off
End of over 4 (maiden) South Africa 6/0 (trail by 226 runs)
A Nehra 2-1-1-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 5* (13b 1x4) HH Gibbs 0* (12b)
4.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, fullish, leg side, attempts to glance,
not well executed, trickles away bwd of sq for short leg to clean
up
4.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, shortish, cuts on the
bounce to gully
4.3 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, back, chops the cut, in the
air, but wide of a diving gully as the slips all end up with hands
on their heads
4.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, back then forward as he gets one
lifting back of a length on the off, pushes towards mid off
4.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line, going away, well left
4.6 Srinath to Kirsten, two runs, leg side, forward, gently pushes into
the vacant mid wicket area, with short leg having to chase as the
other leg side fielder is at fine leg
End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 12/0 (trail by 220 runs)
J Srinath 3-1-11-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 0* (12b) G Kirsten 11* (19b 2x4)
5.1 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run, on line, comes into the legs, half
forward, nudges down the on side of the pitch
5.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
5.2 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, just outside off, well forward, pushes
from length into the gap at cover to get off the mark
5.3 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, on line and length, gets forward, maybe
a bit late, ball ends up at his feet and Gibbs is thru in a flash
5.4 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, on line, back of a length, gets back, high
on the bat as the hand comes off in defence of the fingers, pushes
into the gap at cover
5.5 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, forward, on length, dabs to the off,
easy quick run
5.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, fullish on the off, forward, firmly stroked
straight at wide mid off
End of over 6 (5 runs) South Africa 17/0 (trail by 215 runs)
A Nehra 3-1-6-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 13* (21b 2x4) HH Gibbs 2* (17b)
6.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, gets on the front
foot, and gently pushes defensively to a shortish cover
6.2 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, on the back foot, short and width,
favourite shot, leans across and chops on the cut past bwd point
6.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, defends from line to the off
6.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
6.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends to the off
6.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, comes forward,
looked as if he was going to glance, changed his mind and defended
on the bounce from a thick inside edge to short leg
End of over 7 (4 runs) South Africa 21/0 (trail by 211 runs)
J Srinath 4-1-15-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 2* (17b) G Kirsten 17* (27b 3x4)
7.1 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, too full, on the legs, and like all good
players clipped easily to deep mid wicket
7.2 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, shorter ball, same leg side line, gets
into line pushing into the gap at mid wicket
7.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, leg side, on length, turned neatly to sq
leg
7.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, fullish, width, full blooded drive, not
timed, right hand drags it harmlessly to mid off
7.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone, pushes it a bit too far across
the right hander
7.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside off, angled across, left alone
End of over 8 (6 runs) South Africa 27/0 (trail by 205 runs)
A Nehra 4-1-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 17* (27b 3x4) HH Gibbs 8* (23b 1x4)
8.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, gets right forward
and defended towards mid off
8.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, leaves him off the pitch,
and left by Kirsten
8.3 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, forward, clipped off the toes
to deep mid wicket, Das chases all the way, and the ball just
beats him
8.4 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, straighter ball, full, on dirves neatly
and again Das has to chase from short leg and again the ball only
just beats him to the rope
8.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length this time, forward
defence to the on side
a slip is now taken out to wide mid on to get 3 on the leg side
8.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, forward, strokes gently to
wide mid off
End of over 9 (8 runs) South Africa 35/0 (trail by 197 runs)
J Srinath 5-1-23-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 8* (23b 1x4) G Kirsten 25* (33b 5x4)
9.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on line, back of a length, gets across
defends to the off from the back foot
9.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
9.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, comes forward, one pitching on middle and
leg, Gibbs in a tangle, somehow ends up playing ahead of the front
pad and fairly sq'ed up
9.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
9.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on the off, on length, can only defend to
the off
Frustrating job for Gibbs at the moment, Nehra keeping him well
under control
9.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone, just outside off
End of over 10 (maiden) South Africa 35/0 (trail by 197 runs)
A Nehra 5-2-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 25* (33b 5x4) HH Gibbs 8* (29b 1x4)
10.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, Srinath now round
the wicket to the left hander, defends to the on side
10.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, on line, gets back
and works to the on side, Das at short leg gets in the way
10.3 Srinath to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, leg stump, drives the half
volley to long on
10.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, back on length, gets the defensive shot
to the off
10.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, fullish, slight width, drives, in the
air, but just short of a deepish bwd point
10.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, drawn unto the
front foot, defends to the cover area
End of over 11 (4 runs) South Africa 39/0 (trail by 193 runs)
J Srinath 6-1-27-0 (1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 8* (29b 1x4) G Kirsten 29* (39b 6x4)
Prasad comes into the attack
11.1 Prasad to Gibbs, (noball) no run, outside off, leaves the wide ball
alone
11.1 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line, back of the length, on the back
foot, firmly played back at the bowler
11.2 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
11.3 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, outside off, left alone
11.4 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line, back of a length, gets well
behind it and defends down the pitch
11.5 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, outside off, short, terrible shot by
Gibbs, trying to pull from wide of thye off
11.6 Prasad to Gibbs, FOUR, too full this time, Gibbs crashes the drive
fwd of sq
End of over 12 (5 runs) South Africa 44/0 (trail by 188 runs)
BKV Prasad 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 29* (39b 6x4) HH Gibbs 12* (36b 2x4)
12.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, still round the wicket, on the back
foot, pushes into the covers
12.2 Srinath to Kirsten, one run, well forward, good ball pushes from
length to the gap at cover
12.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, over the wicket to Gibbs, well forward,
solid looking defence, ball rolls to the off
12.4 Srinath to Gibbs, (noball) no run
12.4 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, on the back foot, too short and width,
fires that over the covers from the back foot, races away for the
50
12.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back on line and length, defends to the
off
12.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, leg side, forward, into the pad, and we
have our first real appeal, but ball going down the leg
End of over 13 (6 runs) South Africa 50/0 (trail by 182 runs)
J Srinath 7-1-33-0 (2nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 30* (41b 6x4) HH Gibbs 16* (41b 3x4)
13.1 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, way down the leg side, swings away even
more, left alone
13.2 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, turned from the hips
towards sq leg
13.3 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, forward, still leg side, glance fails,
taken on the pad, thoughts about an appeal, no sound comes out
13.4 Prasad to Kirsten, three runs, leg side, fullish, on drives, nearly
goes all the way but Tendulkar chasing from mid on hauls it in
13.5 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, leg side to Gibbs now, off the legs worked
straight at sq leg
13.6 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, outside off, width, starts what looked
like a full drive, checked the shot, punching to cover
End of over 14 (3 runs) South Africa 53/0 (trail by 179 runs)
BKV Prasad 2-0-8-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 33* (45b 6x4) HH Gibbs 16* (43b 3x4)
Nehra having a go from the River end
14.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
14.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, gets up from just short of a
length, in slight trouble as he gets up to defend to the off
14.3 Nehra to Kirsten, two runs, fullish, gets up again but well over it
this time, stroking fwd of point
14.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, width and length given, slashes a drive
at it, beaten as he plays outside the line
14.5 Nehra to Kirsten, wide: no run, wide way outside off
14.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
14.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 15 (3 runs) South Africa 56/0 (trail by 176 runs)
A Nehra 6-2-15-0 (1w 1nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 16* (43b 3x4) G Kirsten 35* (51b 6x4)
15.1 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, well forward and over
it, pushes to the off
15.2 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, well forward and over
it, pushes to the off
15.3 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, pushes to the off
15.4 Prasad to Gibbs, no run
15.5 Prasad to Gibbs, two runs
15.6 Prasad to Gibbs, one run
End of over 16 (3 runs) South Africa 59/0 (trail by 173 runs)
BKV Prasad 3-0-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 19* (49b 3x4) G Kirsten 35* (51b 6x4)
16.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run
16.2 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run
16.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run
16.3 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, leg side, short, swats the ball from the
front foot, on the hook to deep mid wicket
16.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on lien, defends to the off
16.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, forward, strokes to mid off
16.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, fulsh ball, on line, firmly stroked to mid
off
End of over 17 (5 runs) South Africa 64/0 (trail by 168 runs)
A Nehra 7-2-20-0 (1w 2nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 35* (51b 6x4) HH Gibbs 23* (56b 4x4)
Singh comes into the attack
one tow three four and a big fifth step as he marks out the run up
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, flighted up, outside off, left
alone
slip, silly point, short leg round the bat, deep bwd point, cover,
mid off, mid on, mid wicket and long leg
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to silly point
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to silly point
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, flighted up, forward, firmly
stroked to mid off, look for the run, NOOOO says Gibbs
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, shortish, outside off, back and
chops to bwd point
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, two runs, shuffles down, lofted drive,
ball turns away, hand comes off the bat but does clear the cover
fielder
End of over 18 (2 runs) South Africa 66/0 (trail by 166 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 23* (56b 4x4) G Kirsten 37* (57b 6x4)
Double change as Kumble comes on
exactly the same field set
slip, silly point, short leg round the bat, deep bwd point, cover,
mid off, mid on, mid wicket and long leg
18.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends to short leg
18.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, on line straight, defends on the bounce,
Silly Point reaches forward to catch
18.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, full, near yorker, played back at Kumble
18.4 Kumble to Gibbs, FOUR, width, length, drives firmly and neatly past
the motionless cover
18.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker ball, at the legs, firm defence on
the bounce to short leg
18.6 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, leg side, back, helps it on the glance to
fine leg area where long leg is round quickly to restrict them to
one
End of over 19 (5 runs) South Africa 71/0 (trail by 161 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-5-0 - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 28* (62b 5x4) G Kirsten 37* (57b 6x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, at the leg stump, on length,
defends to the on side
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, fullish, at the legs, forward,
pushes to mid on
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, one run, fuller ball, leg side, full
forceful shot to the on side, gets some bat on it, rolls to long
leg, not intended to go there
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, flighted, on off, forward,
drives, into the foot at silly point
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, and lunch
End of over 20 (1 run) South Africa 72/0 (trail by 160 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 29* (65b 5x4) G Kirsten 37* (60b 6x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Players come back onto the field of play, with the heat having gone
up a few degrees since lunch
Nehra back into the attack
20.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on the front foot, pushes to the cover area
20.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, angled across Gibbs who lets it go to the
keeper
20.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on line, slight movement back at Gibbs
through the air, defends down the pitch
20.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside off, good length, gently comes
forward as if he enjoyed his lunch, pushes to covers
20.5 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, back and across, guides the cut
inside the gully diving, but to no avail
20.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run, oversteps ... on line and length,
getting a little swing back at the right hander who defends down
the pitch
20.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, forward, strokes to extra cover where mid
off cuts off
End of over 21 (5 runs) South Africa 77/0 (trail by 155 runs)
A Nehra 8-2-25-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 37* (60b 6x4) HH Gibbs 33* (72b 6x4)
Prasad starts from the pavilion end after lunch
21.1 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
21.2 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside leg
21.3 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, forward, firmly plays down the line from
the front foot, straight at mid off
21.4 Prasad to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, short, in his domain, back
chops the cut between gully and point
21.5 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone as it comes back
a fraction
21.6 Prasad to Kirsten, bye: one run, outside off, back of a length,
forcing, cuts back at him, beats the inside edge and the keeper
diving to right gets fingers to it and palms it past the post to
fine leg
End of over 22 (5 runs) South Africa 82/0 (trail by 150 runs)
BKV Prasad 4-0-15-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 41* (66b 7x4) HH Gibbs 33* (72b 6x4)
22.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, well forward, gets the bat down a bit
late, plays into the ground and then spins towards the slips
22.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
22.3 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, width given, taken, slaps that
from the front foot fwd of sq on the off
22.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish, pushes to the cover area
22.5 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, driving firmly at a pitched up ball,
gets the inside edge, ends up at fine leg at not at mid wicket
22.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, on line of the off, straightens, defended
to the off
End of over 23 (5 runs) South Africa 87/0 (trail by 145 runs)
A Nehra 9-2-30-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 46* (71b 8x4) HH Gibbs 33* (73b 6x4)
23.1 Prasad to Kirsten, FOUR, classic, classic classic .. half volley,
crashes the cover drive between cover and wide mid off to go to
his 50
23.2 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, fullish again, leg side, drives, not as
well timed, fielded at mid on
23.3 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, bouncer, goes under it
23.4 Prasad to Kirsten, one run, comes forward, pushes into the gap at
cover, easy run
23.5 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, leg stump line, gently forward, tries to
help it to fine leg area, taken on the pad, no appeal
23.6 Prasad to Gibbs, one run, outside off, back, pushes forward of
gully for the run as the cover point sweeper cuts it off
End of over 24 (6 runs) South Africa 93/0 (trail by 139 runs)
BKV Prasad 5-0-21-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 34* (75b 6x4) G Kirsten 51* (75b 9x4)
24.1 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, straightens, gets behind the
line and helps it from the front foot towards long leg, fine leg
round
24.2 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, forward, from length, defends firmly to
the gap at cover
24.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone, very close to
being called, just dragged it down a bit wide of the stumps
24.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, pushes gently into
the covers
24.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, well forward, on line, defends gently to
the off
24.6 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, on the back foot, pushes gently to just
wide of mid on, quick, but easy run
End of over 25 (4 runs) South Africa 97/0 (trail by 135 runs)
A Nehra 10-2-34-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 52* (79b 9x4) HH Gibbs 37* (77b 6x4)
25.1 Prasad to Kirsten, one run, short, lifter, gets onto the back foot,
gets well over the ball, plays it off the chin to bwd sq leg
25.2 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, comes defensively
forward as the ball speeds to cover
25.3 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line this time all defensive, does get
the bat ahead of the front pad, sq'ed up, but still looked in
control
25.4 Prasad to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, too full this time, pays the
price as he is fiercely driven thru the covers for the RSA 100
25.5 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, forward, strokes from length to mid on
25.6 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends from length down the
pitch
End of over 26 (5 runs) South Africa 102/0 (trail by 130 runs)
BKV Prasad 6-0-26-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 53* (80b 9x4) HH Gibbs 41* (82b 7x4)
26.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off, did leave him off
the pitch, good one to leave
26.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, forward, stroked wide of mid off
26.3 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, outside off, slashing cut, great diving
stop by Kumble this time, can not hold on on the bounce, but does
very well to get a hand to it
26.4 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, fullish, leg stump, well forward angled
just wide to mid on on the defensive push
26.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, forward, strokes thru the line
to extra cover area, mid off collects
26.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line forward, firmly defended back at
the bowler
End of over 27 (2 runs) South Africa 104/0 (trail by 128 runs)
A Nehra 11-2-36-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
HH Gibbs 42* (83b 7x4) G Kirsten 54* (85b 9x4)
27.1 Prasad to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, bat pads, close to an
appeal, arms go up, but was just outside the line and the bat on
it
27.2 Prasad to Gibbs, FOUR, short, outside off, gets back and pulls, not
time, flat bats that over mid on, two bounces over the rope
27.3 Prasad to Gibbs, one run, outside off, back, worksd it across the
line on the back foot towards Srinath who is a bit deep at mid on
27.4 Prasad to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, too short, slaps the cut past
and fwd of point
27.5 Prasad to Kirsten, (noball) no run, full, but oversteps
27.5 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, leg side ball, straightens, forward,
pushes to Singh at mid wicket/sq leg area
27.6 Prasad to Kirsten, (noball) no run, round the wicket, half volley,
smashing cover drive, this time straight at cover
27.6 Prasad to Kirsten, no run, outside off, comes forward, the ball
holds its line, goes inside the bat to the keeper, good ball, no
reward
End of over 28 (11 runs) South Africa 115/0 (trail by 117 runs)
BKV Prasad 7-0-37-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 47* (86b 8x4) G Kirsten 58* (90b 10x4)
28.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, just outside off, full, flicks the wrists,
Williams does well at mid on, was travelling at pace
28.2 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, outside off, forward, dops the bat on it,
gently runs to the vacant gully area
28.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish ball, on line, drives, picked up
on the bounce by the bowler
28.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on linje and length, all defensive to the
off ... "Keep on going buddy" is Dasgupta's encouragement
28.5 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, full, leg stump, great on drive, mid on did
not move, neither did Kirsten or Gibbs, was four when it hit the
bat
28.6 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, forward, dabs away between mid on and
mid wicket
End of over 29 (6 runs) South Africa 121/0 (trail by 111 runs)
A Nehra 12-2-42-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 63* (94b 11x4) HH Gibbs 48* (88b 8x4)
Quite warm here now, and water being brought to the bowlers
Harbhajan back after a brief spel before lunch
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, well forward on off stump
pushes to Kumble at cover
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, drifts to middle and off,
forward, strokes to mid off
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, well forward, stretches to get
to the pitch, dabs to silly point
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg stump, leans well forward,
pushing away to the leg side
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, on line and off, leans well
forward, defends to the off
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, well forward, squeeses onto the
pad and then down the pitch
End of over 30 (maiden) South Africa 121/0 (trail by 111 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-3-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 48* (88b 8x4) G Kirsten 63* (100b 11x4)
Srinath back into the attack
30.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, full, cracking drive and Williams does
well at covers
30.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, back, up on his toes,
turned to sq leg
30.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, leg side, shortish, Gibbs goes on the
front foot pull, gets up a bit more than expected, off the thigh
pad to sq leg
30.4 Srinath to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, back, off the hips, guides
fwd of sq leg for his 50
He is in great form at the moment
30.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, forward, attempts to drive,
and then stops the shot and leaves, not too far from the off
stumps
30.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone this time
End of over 31 (2 runs) South Africa 123/0 (trail by 109 runs)
J Srinath 8-1-35-0 (2nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 63* (100b 11x4) HH Gibbs 50* (94b 8x4)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, one run, shuffles down to the pitch,
pushes into the gap at cover, quick run
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, turns back, great
shot, keeper was still saying "oh yeaaa" when the bat came down on
the back foot and crucnhed it thru the covers
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, fullish, forward, all defensive
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, one run, outside off, forward, soft hands
to the cover area, good running as the keeper is round to fwd
point to field
End of over 32 (6 runs) South Africa 129/0 (trail by 103 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-9-0 - Pavilion End
HH Gibbs 55* (98b 9x4) G Kirsten 64* (102b 11x4)
32.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, forward, pushes on the drive to
cover, was reaching a bit for it, but out the middle
32.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
32.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, slight movement back
off the pitch, punches into the covers
32.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, well forward, drives thru the line, right
hand drags it back and across to mid on
32.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, well forward, on length, can only direct
the defensive shot to bwd point
32.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back cuts at the shortish
ball, bad foot work, bottom edge gets sooooo close to the leg
side, lucky for Gibbs, unlucky for Srinath
End of over 33 (maiden) South Africa 129/0 (trail by 103 runs)
J Srinath 9-2-35-0 (2nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 64* (102b 11x4) HH Gibbs 55* (104b 9x4)
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, one run, leg side, gets well forward
and turned neatly to bwd sq leg for a jogged single
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, well forward, gets well over it ,
defends
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, flighted, and dips late, Gibbs
using his feet, does not quite get to it, drives to cover
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, on the back foot, plays late and
excitement from the close fielders
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gibbs, no run, just on the off, goes on the big
slog sweep, inside edge into the pad and then squirts to slip
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 130/0 (trail by 102 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-10-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 65* (104b 11x4) HH Gibbs 55* (108b 9x4)
34.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, round the wicket, on line and length,
gets forward and defends back to Srinar=th who fields on the
bounce
34.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on the legs, turned to the on side,
looks for one, not there
34.3 Srinath to Kirsten, bye: one run, outside off, back of a length, on
the back foot, punches at it, stays very low, plays over the ball,
and goes thru hitting 'Gupta on the toe
34.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, forward, all defensive
34.5 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, shot of the day, stand and deliver, timing,
elbow high, foot at the ball, fetch that from the cover fence
34.6 Srinath to Gibbs, OUT: short ball, did not like the four struck,
pulls, top edge, takes off high into the sky to fine leg where the
catch is taken
South Africa 135/1, Partnership of 135
HH Gibbs c Harbhajan Singh b Srinath 59 (111b 10x4 0x6)
End of over 35 (5 runs) South Africa 135/1 (trail by 97 runs)
J Srinath 10-2-39-1 (2nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 65* (107b 11x4)
Rudolph comes in at #3
Match State: Drinks
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, comes well forward, round the
wicket, into the pad, huge appeal, not out says Koertzen, leg side
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, well forward, strokes the drive
to mid off, gets a huge cheer from his home ground supporters
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, defends from the front foot
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, defends down the pitch
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, gets a big stride in outside
the off, defends to the bowler
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
End of over 36 (maiden) South Africa 135/1 (trail by 97 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-10-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 65* (107b 11x4) JA Rudolph 0* (6b)
36.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, bouncer, leg side, well watched, steps
to off and gets under it
36.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, defends from round the wicket to the on
side
36.3 Srinath to Kirsten, wide: no run, outside off, has a slash at it,
but still can not reach it
36.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on line from round the wicket, on the
back foot, pushes back down the pitch
36.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, bouncer, bends down but keeps the eye
on the ball
36.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run
36.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run
End of over 37 (1 run) South Africa 136/1 (trail by 96 runs)
J Srinath 11-2-40-1 (1w 2nb) - Hennops River End
JA Rudolph 0* (6b) G Kirsten 65* (113b 11x4)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, FOUR, too full, comes forward, and
drives nealy inside mid on
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, FOUR, too short back and a lovely late
cut, races away to the fence at wide 3rd man
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run
End of over 38 (8 runs) South Africa 144/1 (trail by 88 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-18-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 65* (113b 11x4) JA Rudolph 8* (12b 2x4)
38.1 Srinath to Kirsten, one run
38.2 Srinath to Rudolph, (noball) no run
38.2 Srinath to Rudolph, no run
38.3 Srinath to Rudolph, (noball) no run
38.3 Srinath to Rudolph, two runs
38.4 Srinath to Rudolph, no run
38.5 Srinath to Rudolph, no run
38.6 Srinath to Rudolph, no run
End of over 39 (5 runs) South Africa 149/1 (trail by 83 runs)
J Srinath 12-2-45-1 (1w 4nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 66* (114b 11x4) JA Rudolph 10* (19b 2x4)
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg stump, back of a length,
back, pushes to mid wicket
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, on line, back of a length, goes
back, dabs to the off side
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, fullish, leg stump, forward,
stroked back to the bowler moving to mid on area to collect
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg stump, forward, stroked
firmly to mid on
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, outside leg, flicks at it,
beaten, 'gupta ready to take the bails off, Kirsten stays balanced
End of over 40 (maiden) South Africa 149/1 (trail by 83 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-3-18-0 - Pavilion End
JA Rudolph 10* (19b 2x4) G Kirsten 66* (120b 11x4)
Kumble on
40.1 Kumble to Rudolph, FOUR, too full, outside off, forward, stroked
with timing thru the covers
40.2 Kumble to Rudolph, no run, pushes frimly to mid off
40.3 Kumble to Rudolph, no run, well forward, stroked to extra cover
40.4 Kumble to Rudolph, no run, forward, more defensive, angled to bwd
point
40.5 Kumble to Rudolph, FOUR, outside off, shortish, back, late cuts
past gully
40.6 Kumble to Rudolph, no run, flighted in, gets a big stretch in,
defends to silly point
End of over 41 (8 runs) South Africa 157/1 (trail by 75 runs)
A Kumble 2-0-13-0 - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 66* (120b 11x4) JA Rudolph 18* (25b 4x4)
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, well forward, from length
defends back up the pitch
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg stump line.,,m forward,
stroked to mid wicket
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, one run, well forward, waits then
strokes thru the line to mid off a bit deep, gets the quick run
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, outside off, from round the
wicket, leaves
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, two runs, leg side, forward, clips off
the toes towards wide long on
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, defends to the on side
End of over 42 (3 runs) South Africa 160/1 (trail by 72 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-3-21-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 67* (123b 11x4) JA Rudolph 20* (28b 4x4)
42.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fullish, leg stump, stroked to mid on
42.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends the one from round
the wicket to the on side
42.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fullish, goes on the drive, straight at
mid off
42.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, forward, nudges to just behind sq on the
on side, short leg quickly after it
42.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, forward, turned from line to the on
side, das under the helmet sticks a hand out and collects on the
bounce
42.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run
End of over 43 (maiden) South Africa 160/1 (trail by 72 runs)
A Kumble 3-1-13-0 - Hennops River End
JA Rudolph 20* (28b 4x4) G Kirsten 67* (129b 11x4)
43.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, on line and length, gets well
forward to the pitch, defends down the wicket
43.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, well to the pitch, bat pads to
the off, rolls to silly point
43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, well forward on the front foot,
gets on the front foot early, dabs to the off
43.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flighted on the leg stump,
opens the stance and defends to the point
43.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, fuller, forward, stroked on the
drive back at Singh
43.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, all defensive, playing down the
line towards mid off
End of over 44 (maiden) South Africa 160/1 (trail by 72 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-4-21-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 67* (129b 11x4) JA Rudolph 20* (34b 4x4)
44.1 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, forward, waits then turned to the on
side for long leg to come in to field
44.2 Kumble to Rudolph, no run, defends to the off
44.3 Kumble to Rudolph, one run, forward, waits then turned to the on
side for long leg to come in to field
44.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to the off
44.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run
44.6 Kumble to Kirsten, one run
End of over 45 (3 runs) South Africa 163/1 (trail by 69 runs)
A Kumble 4-1-16-0 - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 69* (133b 11x4) JA Rudolph 21* (36b 4x4)
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg side, forward, firmly
worked to the mid wicket
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, SIX, shuffles down the pitch, lofts it
all the way to long on
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, one run, flatter and quicker ball,
back, worked from the off to wide of mid on
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, on line, pitches leg, turning,
well defended to the on side
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, flighted up, outside leg, pad
bats to mid off
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rudolph, no run, full almost a yorker, dug out
to Singh
End of over 46 (7 runs) South Africa 170/1 (trail by 62 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-4-28-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 76* (136b 11x4 1x6) JA Rudolph 21* (39b 4x4)
46.1 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, turned to the on side, take the second,
throw comes deep sq leg to the bowlers end, TV called but well
short
South Africa 171/2, Partnership of 36
JA Rudolph run out (Das) 21 (39b 4x4 0x6)
South Africa 171/2, Partnership of 36
JA Rudolph run out (sub (AB Agarkar)) 21 (39b 4x4 0x6)
46.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run
46.3 Kumble to Kirsten, one run
46.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run
46.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run
46.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run
End of over 47 (2 runs) South Africa 172/2 (trail by 60 runs)
A Kumble 5-1-18-0 - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 78* (139b 11x4 1x6) JH Kallis 0* (3b)
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, well forward, defends to the
off
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, forward, strokes to the on side
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, outside leg, forward, turns
into the pad
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, on the leg, well forward,
pushes to the off side
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, leg stump, line, well forward,
getting well over it
End of over 48 (maiden) South Africa 172/2 (trail by 60 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-5-28-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 0* (3b) G Kirsten 78* (145b 11x4 1x6)
48.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends back to the bowler
48.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, at the legs, into the ground to
short leg
48.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, strokes back at Kumble
48.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
punches to cover
48.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, leg side, full, flicks, Keeper takes
48.6 Kumble to Kallis, one run, leg side, full, gently worked off the
toes to mid wicket
End of over 49 (1 run) South Africa 173/2 (trail by 59 runs)
A Kumble 6-1-19-0 - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 1* (9b) G Kirsten 78* (145b 11x4 1x6)
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, no run, forward, defends to the off
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, one run, outside off, full, forward, lap
sweeps to long leg
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, dabs to the
on side
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, no run, forward, on the legs, turned
gently for no run to the on side behind sq
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, two runs, outside off, full, well
forward, opens the face past the slip for gully to chase
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, FOUR, full, outside off, angled on the
drive past extra cover
End of over 50 (7 runs) South Africa 180/2 (trail by 52 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-5-35-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 2* (11b) G Kirsten 84* (149b 12x4 1x6)
50.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, defends to the off
50.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, defends down the pitch
50.3 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, forward, delicate late flick,
uses the pace of the ball to the vacant 3rd man area
50.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, stroked frimly to the cover area
50.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, all defensive to the bowler
50.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run, full, forward, drives into the ground
back at Kumble and Tea
End of over 51 (4 runs) South Africa 184/2 (trail by 48 runs)
A Kumble 7-1-23-0 - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 84* (150b 12x4 1x6) JH Kallis 6* (17b 1x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
With a major rugby international between SA and ENG taking place
this afternoon the crowd has thinned quite a lot during the tea
break
Players and umpires getting back onto the field
The light has also decreased during the tea break, with that
expected thunderstorm not too far away
The sky looking fairly dark towards the Johannesburg area
Singh to continue from the North (Pavilion) end
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, FOUR, leg side, full toss, birthday
gift as he clips away to deep mid wicket
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kirsten, bye: one run, leg side, no contact by
Kirsten, 'gupta misses it, leg gully round to collect
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, no run, well forward, turned back at the
waiting defensive front foot shot
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, no run, forward, strokes back at the
bowler
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, FOUR, down the pitch, turns, gets the
bulk of the inside half of the bat, goes just over the mid wicket
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kallis, no run, well forward, defends to the off
End of over 52 (9 runs) South Africa 193/2 (trail by 39 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-5-43-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 88* (152b 13x4 1x6) JH Kallis 10* (21b 2x4)
Nehra back on
52.1 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, outside leg, back, turned just bwd of sq
leg
52.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
punches to the cover
52.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run, back and across, defends one straightening
on him back to the bowler
52.4 Nehra to Kallis, no run, fullish, just on the length, forward,
firmly stroked back at the bowler collecting on the boubce
52.5 Nehra to Kallis, no run, half forward, pushing at it, plays ahead
of the foot, wristy, runs to mid off
52.6 Nehra to Kallis, no run, outside off, straightens, stays low, has
to rush the shot to keep it out
End of over 53 (1 run) South Africa 194/2 (trail by 38 runs)
A Nehra 13-2-43-0 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
G Kirsten 89* (153b 13x4 1x6) JH Kallis 10* (26b 2x4)
Kumble changing ends
53.1 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, outside the leg, back, nudges towards
sq leg for the quick, easy run
53.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run
53.3 Kumble to Kallis, no run
53.4 Kumble to Kallis, no run, fullish at the legs, drives straight, can
not beat mid off
53.5 Kumble to Kallis, no run, forward, back of a length, defends to the
off
53.6 Kumble to Kallis, no run
End of over 54 (1 run) South Africa 195/2 (trail by 37 runs)
A Kumble 8-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
G Kirsten 90* (154b 13x4 1x6) JH Kallis 10* (31b 2x4)
54.1 Nehra to Kirsten, OUT: outside off, gets behind it, moves just
enought to get the edge to 1st slip
South Africa 195/3, Partnership of 24
G Kirsten c Dravid b Nehra 90 (155b 13x4 1x6)
JH Kallis 10* (31b 2x4) A Nehra 13.1-2-43-1 (1w 3nb)
54.2 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, fullish, at the leg stump, drives back
at the bowler fielding with one hand above the head
54.3 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
54.4 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
54.5 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
News is that it is raining in JHB, which is about 35 kms away
54.6 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, forward, pushes to cover
End of over 55 (maiden) South Africa 195/3 (trail by 37 runs)
A Nehra 14-3-43-1 (1w 3nb) - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 10* (31b 2x4) ND McKenzie 0* (5b)
55.1 Kumble to Kallis, no run, well forward, slight turn, defends to the
off
55.2 Kumble to Kallis, no run, on line and length, gets the front foot
well to the ball, defends
55.3 Kumble to Kallis, one run, leg side, short, slower ball, has to
check the hook, ends up rolling it to long leg
55.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
55.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, turns and bounces, beats
the edge, keeper takes it high
55.6 Kumble to McKenzie, one run, well forward, pushes to a deepish mid
on
End of over 56 (2 runs) South Africa 197/3 (trail by 35 runs)
A Kumble 9-1-26-0 - Pavilion End
ND McKenzie 1* (8b) JH Kallis 11* (34b 2x4)
56.1 Nehra to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, forward, pushes, thickish
edge past where 4th sip should be
200 comes up
56.2 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
56.3 Nehra to McKenzie, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, this time
deliberate angled bat past 2nd slip
3rd man sent from gully
56.4 Nehra to McKenzie, (noball) no run, leg side, forward, defends to
the on side
56.4 Nehra to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
56.5 Nehra to McKenzie, one run, leg side, glances, thin edge into the
pad down to fine leg
56.6 Nehra to Kallis, (noball) no run, bouncer, gets under it
56.6 Nehra to Kallis, no run, bouncer, gets under it
End of over 57 (11 runs) South Africa 208/3 (trail by 24 runs)
A Nehra 15-3-54-1 (1w 5nb) - Hennops River End
ND McKenzie 10* (14b 2x4) JH Kallis 11* (36b 2x4)
Bit of lightning to the south east of the ground
57.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, defends onthe bounce to silly
point
57.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, angled from that front
foot behind sq on the off
57.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on line, forward, gets the ball well
ahead of the pad
57.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, the wrong one, comes back sharply, well
read
57.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, given some air, forward, works to mid
wicket
57.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, shorter ball, and quicker,
chops it into the ground and to the keeper, nearly got thru
End of over 58 (maiden) South Africa 208/3 (trail by 24 runs)
A Kumble 10-2-26-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 11* (36b 2x4) ND McKenzie 10* (20b 2x4)
58.1 Nehra to Kallis, no run, chops to bwd point
58.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run
58.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run
58.4 Nehra to Kallis, no run, on line at the legs, defens to mid wicket
58.5 Nehra to Kallis, FOUR, outside off, forward, crashes the drive past
cover
58.6 Nehra to Kallis, FOUR, short, leg side, gets on the back foot,
slaps that on the hook to deep mid wicket
End of over 59 (8 runs) South Africa 216/3 (trail by 16 runs)
A Nehra 16-3-62-1 (1w 5nb) - Hennops River End
ND McKenzie 10* (20b 2x4) JH Kallis 19* (42b 4x4)
59.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, tucks the bat behind the pad,
left alone
59.2 Kumble to McKenzie, FOUR, leg side, forward, very fine glance, long
leg to slow to get to it, but then Ben Johnson would have also
battled
59.3 Kumble to McKenzie, FOUR, over pitched, almost gets down on the
kneee as he drives past a motionless cover field
59.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, fuller, quicker, strokes back at Kumble
59.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, quicker ball, has to
rush the shot, getting bat to it to the ff
59.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, pushes to the off
End of over 60 (8 runs) South Africa 224/3 (trail by 8 runs)
A Kumble 11-2-34-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 19* (42b 4x4) ND McKenzie 18* (26b 4x4)
60.1 Nehra to Kallis, no run, on line, back of a length, gets up on the
toes, defends to the bowler
60.2 Nehra to Kallis, no run, back of a length, just outside off, back,
pushes to the off side
breeze now also picking up
will be most welcome to the players on the field
60.3 Nehra to Kallis, no run, pushes to the cover where the little
master Tendulkar fields
60.4 Nehra to Kallis, no run, just outside off, getting his back into
the deliveries now, in the upper 130 kph
60.5 Nehra to Kallis, no run, well forward, gets up from length, Kallis
pulls the bottom hand off thehandle
60.6 Nehra to Kallis, FOUR, short, leg side, hooks, races sq on the on
side
End of over 61 (4 runs) South Africa 228/3 (trail by 4 runs)
A Nehra 17-3-66-1 (1w 5nb) - Hennops River End
ND McKenzie 18* (26b 4x4) JH Kallis 23* (48b 5x4)
61.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, fullish, forward, defends to mid on,
bowler round to cut it off
61.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, full, almost yorker, strokes to the
bowler
Kumble asking the ump to look at the ball
no change
61.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
61.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, getting to the pitch,
defends to the off
61.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on the back foot, turned to the on
side, rather cautious shot
61.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside off, well left as it turns away
from the right hander
End of over 62 (maiden) South Africa 228/3 (trail by 4 runs)
A Kumble 12-3-34-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 23* (48b 5x4) ND McKenzie 18* (32b 4x4)
Srinath back into the attack after a good spel from Nehra who has
improved at every outing this tour
62.1 Srinath to Kallis, one run, warm up ball, forward, standing up,
steers to just wide of mid on, running as he hit it
62.2 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, leg side, full, clips to the on side,
straight at fwd sq leg
62.3 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, well forward, walks into it, sq'ed up
a bit, outside half of the bat to cover
62.4 Srinath to McKenzie, FOUR, leg side, full, on drives firmly to deep
wide mid wicket
And RSA take a 1 run lead on 1st innings
62.5 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, defends down the pitch for Srinath to
fild
62.6 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, on the back, pushes to the off, and
lightning strikes behind the sight screen as the ball hits the bat
End of over 63 (5 runs) South Africa 233/3 (lead by 1 runs)
J Srinath 13-2-50-1 (1w 4nb) - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 24* (49b 5x4) ND McKenzie 22* (37b 5x4)
63.1 Kumble to Kallis, one run, outside off, forward, tip and run as it
rolls to a deep bwd point
63.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, lots of air, forward, stroked to mid
off
63.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, plays round the front pad to
the on side
63.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, on line, quick ball, well bowled, thus
well played defending to Kumble
63.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
63.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run
End of over 64 (1 run) South Africa 234/3 (lead by 2 runs)
A Kumble 13-3-35-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 25* (50b 5x4) ND McKenzie 22* (42b 5x4)
64.1 Srinath to Kallis, no run, left alone outside off
64.2 Srinath to Kallis, two runs
64.3 Srinath to Kallis, no run
64.4 Srinath to Kallis, one run, leg side, back, turned behind Koertzen
at sq leg
64.5 Srinath to McKenzie, no run
64.6 Srinath to McKenzie, no run
End of over 65 (3 runs) South Africa 237/3 (lead by 5 runs)
J Srinath 14-2-53-1 (1w 4nb) - Hennops River End
JH Kallis 28* (54b 5x4) ND McKenzie 22* (44b 5x4)
65.1 Kumble to Kallis, one run
65.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well forward, at the legs, defends to
the on side
65.3 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, left alone outside off
65.4 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, well up to him, quick ball again,
defends to the off
65.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, just on off, draws him well forward,
defends to the off
65.6 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, forward, legbreak defends down the
pitch
End of over 66 (1 run) South Africa 238/3 (lead by 6 runs)
A Kumble 14-3-36-0 - Pavilion End
JH Kallis 29* (55b 5x4) ND McKenzie 22* (49b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
66.1 Srinath to Kallis, one run, leg side, turned off the legs to deep
sq leg
66.2 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, leg side, forward, pushes to mid
wicket
66.3 Srinath to McKenzie, no run
66.4 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, very short bouncer outside off, almost
stands up and watches it go over the head
66.5 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, comes forward, cuts back as he tries
to work to the leg, appeal from Srinath, going down the leg says
Orchard
66.6 Srinath to McKenzie, no run, on line and length all defensive to
the off
End of over 67 (1 run) South Africa 239/3 (lead by 7 runs)
J Srinath 15-2-54-1 (1w 4nb) - Hennops River End