07:30 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
Hello and welcome all to the coverage of the 2nd test match between South Africa and West Indies being played at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. Toss and team news will come after a while, stay with us... | |||
West Indies won the toss and will bowl | |||
West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite, Devon Smith, Leon Johnson, Marlon Samuels, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Denesh Ramdin+*, Jason Holder, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Shannon Gabriel, Keon Peters | |||
South Africa (Playing XI): Alviro Petersen, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla*, AB de Villiers+, Stiaan van Zyl, Temba Bavuma, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir | |||
08:32 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
D Elgar and AN Petersen to open the batting | |||
08:32 GMT: Start of innings | |||
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
0 | b1 | 4 | Taylor to Elgar Starts with an overpitched delivery just outside off stump, outside edges it to third man for a four |
0 | b2 | 0 | short and wide outside off stump, seaming away from off stump, shoulders arms at it |
0 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
0 | b4 | 0 | back of a length around off stump, blocks it to off side off the back foot |
0 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, seaming away from off stump, left alone |
0 | b6 | 0 | full and straight outside off stump, stands tall and leaves it for the keeper to collect |
End of over 1: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 4-0 (Elgar 4*, 6 balls, Petersen 0*, 0 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
KK Peters comes on to bowl | |||
1 | b1 | 1 | Peters to Petersen Tad full on leg stump, clips it to cow corner and picks up a run |
1 | b2 | 0 | Peters to Elgar short length delivery on corridor of uncertainty, beats the bat and the keeper grabs it |
1 | b3 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, seaming in, dabs it to cover region |
1 | b4 | 3 | too full just outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover and takes three runs |
1 | b5 | 0 | Peters to Petersen pitched it up on the stumps, blocks it softly to off side |
1 | b6 | 0 | overpitched ball on leg stump, seaming down the leg side, tries to work it to on side, but misses it on the pads, appeal for lbw, umpire says no, Ramdin takes the review, but in vain, there is an edge |
End of over 2: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 8-0 (Elgar 7*, 9 balls, Petersen 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
2 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar short length ball outside off stump, seaming away from off, left alone |
2 | b2 | 0 | too short outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
2 | b3 | 4 | pitched it up just outside off stump, outside edges it to deep third man |
2 | b4 | 0 | short and wide outside off stump, Elgar does not bother |
2 | b5 | 0 | another short delivery just outside off stump, seaming away from the left hander, leaves it |
2 | b6 | 0 | back of a length on off stump, knocks it to off side off the back foot |
End of over 3: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 12-0 (Elgar 11*, 15 balls, Petersen 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
3 | b1 | 3 | Peters to Petersen full length ball on the pads, flicks it to deep mid wicket for three runs |
3 | b2 | 0 | Peters to Elgar back of a length down the leg side, misses the nudge, onto his body, the ball rolls to leg side |
3 | b3 | 0 | short ball outside off stump, seaming away from off, lifts his bat and lets it pass |
3 | b4 | 0 | on a length delivery just outside off stump, Elgar tries to block it, but does not connect |
3 | b5 | 1 | pitched it up outside off stump, drives it to deep cover for a single |
3 | b6 | 4 | Peters to Petersen half volley just outside off stump, drives it firmly to deep extra cover |
End of over 4: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 20-0 (Elgar 12*, 19 balls, Petersen 8*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
4 | b1 | 5wd | Taylor to Elgar high bouncer on the stumps, leaves it, keeper does not grab it as it is too high |
4 | b2 | 4 | low full toss on leg stump, flicks it to deep mid wicket for a four |
4 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
4 | b4 | 0 | tad short on leg stump, rocks back and blocks it to on side |
4 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length delivery just outside off stump, cross bats it straight to the fielder at cover |
4 | b6 | 0 | yorker on middle stump, digs it out to short mid wicket |
4 | b7 | 2 | full length ball just outside off stump, drives it to deep cover |
End of over 5: | (11 runs scored) South Africa 31-0 (Elgar 18*, 25 balls, Petersen 8*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
5 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Petersen back of a length on the stumps, rocks back and dabs it down the pitch |
5 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on leg stump, works it to short mid wicket |
5 | b3 | 0 | tad short on leg stump, defends it to leg side off the back foot |
5 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up around off stump, pushes it back to the bowler |
5 | b5 | 0 | length ball on the stumps, blocks it back to the bowler |
5 | b6 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
End of over 6: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 31-0 (Elgar 18*, 25 balls, Petersen 8*, 11 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
6 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar full length ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
6 | b2 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
6 | b3 | 0 | tad short outside off stump, seaming away from off, leaves it alone |
6 | b4 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, comfortably leaves it |
6 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, defends it to short cover |
6 | b6 | 0 | good length ball outside off stump, leaves it alone |
End of over 7: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 31-0 (Elgar 18*, 31 balls, Petersen 8*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
7 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Petersen pitched it up just outside off stump, drives it to off side |
7 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
7 | b3 | 0 | on a length delivery just outside off stump, knocks it to covers for a blob |
7 | b4 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
7 | b5 | 0 | tad short just outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
7 | b6 | 1lb | pitched it up down the leg side, misses the clip, onto his pads |
End of over 8: | (1 run scored) South Africa 32-0 (Elgar 18*, 31 balls, Petersen 8*, 17 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
8 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Petersen back of a length just outside off stump, defends it to off side off the back foot |
8 | b2 | 0 | short length ball just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it pass |
8 | b3 | 2lb | good length ball down the leg side, misses it, onto his pads, ball goes to fine leg |
8 | b4 | 0 | full length ball down the leg side, clips it to mid wicket |
8 | b5 | 0 | bouncer just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
8 | b6 | 1; 1nb | pitched it up just outside off stump, drives it to cover, Taylor over-steps |
8 | b7 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar short length ball outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 9: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 36-0 (Elgar 18*, 32 balls, Petersen 9*, 23 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
9 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Petersen short length ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side off the back foot |
9 | b2 | 4 | shortish delivery just outside off stump, pulled to deep mid wicket |
9 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, drives it straight to the mid off fielder |
9 | b4 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
9 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
9 | b6 | 0 | good length ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 10: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 40-0 (Elgar 18*, 32 balls, Petersen 13*, 29 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JO Holder comes on to bowl | |||
10 | b1 | 1nb | Holder to Elgar short length ball just outside off stump, left alone |
10 | b2 | 0 | back of a length on the stumps, blocks it to leg side |
10 | b3 | 1 | good length delivery on middle stump, nudges it to mid wicket for a single |
10 | b4 | 4 | Holder to Petersen full length ball on the pads, flicks it to deep square leg |
10 | b5 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it pass |
10 | b6 | 0 | too short outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
10 | b7 | 0 | on length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 11: | (6 runs scored) South Africa 46-0 (Elgar 19*, 35 balls, Petersen 17*, 33 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ST Gabriel comes on to bowl | |||
11 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar short and wide outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
11 | b2 | 0 | short ball down the leg side, attempts a pull, but does not connect |
11 | b3 | 1 | good length ball on off stump, nudges it to deep backward square leg |
11 | b4 | 0 | Gabriel to Petersen back of a length just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
Petersen caught at cover | |||
11 | b5 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, smashes it up in the air to cover, Johnson takes a well judged catch |
Petersen c Johnson b Gabriel (17 runs, 35 balls, 3x4, 0x6) | |||
![]() © Lancashire CCC | F du Plessis comes in to bat | ||
11 | b6 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar pitched it up just outside off stump, misses the straight bat, onto his pads, appeal for lbw, umpire does not respond |
End of over 12: | (1 run scored) South Africa 47-1 (Elgar 20*, 39 balls, du Plessis 0*, 0 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis full length ball on middle and off stump, gets a leading edge to cover |
12 | b2 | 0 | short length delivery just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
12 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, seaming away from off, dabs it to cover |
12 | b4 | 0 | full length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
12 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
12 | b6 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, blocked to off side |
End of over 13: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 47-1 (Elgar 20*, 39 balls, du Plessis 0*, 6 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
13 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
13 | b2 | 1 | full length ball on the pads, works it to mid wicket for a single |
13 | b3 | 1 | Gabriel to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, blocks it to short leg for a quick run |
13 | b4 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar fuller in length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side off the front foot |
13 | b5 | 0 | full length ball on off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
13 | b6 | 1 | pitched it up on the pads, works it to deep backward square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 50 took 13.6 overs | |||
End of over 14: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 50-1 (Elgar 22*, 44 balls, du Plessis 1*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
14 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Elgar yorker on off stump, digs it out to mid off |
14 | b2 | 0 | good length ball outside off stump, leaves it alone |
14 | b3 | 0 | short and wide outside off stump, ignores it |
14 | b4 | 0 | back of a length down the leg side, outside edges it to slip cordon, does not carry |
14 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up down the leg side, misses the flick, onto his pads, appeal for lbw, umpire says no |
14 | b6 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, drives it to cover for a blob |
End of over 15: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 50-1 (Elgar 22*, 50 balls, du Plessis 1*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
15 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis short length ball outside off stump, left alone |
15 | b2 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, dabs it to off side |
15 | b3 | 0 | too short just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
15 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside off stump, outside edges it to gully fielder, who stops it on a bounce |
15 | b5 | 1 | full length delivery just outside off stump, dabs it to cover for a single |
15 | b6 | 1 | Gabriel to Elgar full length ball on the pads, works it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 16: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 52-1 (Elgar 23*, 51 balls, du Plessis 2*, 12 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
16 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Elgar pitched it up on the stumps, drives it to mid on |
16 | b2 | 0 | overpitched ball on off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
16 | b3 | 0 | full length ball on off stump, dabs it to cover fielder |
16 | b4 | 0 | on a length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
16 | b5 | 0 | good length delivery on leg stump, works it to short mid wicket |
16 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
End of over 17: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 52-1 (Elgar 23*, 57 balls, du Plessis 2*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
17 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis short length ball outside off stump, shoulders arms |
17 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
17 | b3 | 0 | full length delivery on the stumps, blocks it to leg side |
17 | b4 | 1 | pitched it up on the stumps, works it to mid wicket for a single |
17 | b5 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar short ball down the leg side, ignores it and the keeper grabs it |
17 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 18: | (1 run scored) South Africa 53-1 (Elgar 23*, 59 balls, du Plessis 3*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
18 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis short length ball just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
18 | b2 | 0 | back of a length on leg stump, dabs it to short mid wicket |
18 | b3 | 0 | on length delivery on middle stump, blocks it to on side |
18 | b4 | 0 | too short outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
18 | b5 | 0 | half volley on off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
18 | b6 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 19: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 53-1 (Elgar 23*, 59 balls, du Plessis 3*, 22 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
19 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar bouncer on the stumps, ducks down |
19 | b2 | 0 | tad short on off stump, misses the pull, onto his body |
19 | b3 | 1 | good length ball down the leg side, nudges it to deep fine leg |
19 | b4 | 2 | Gabriel to du Plessis short ball down the leg side, hooks it to deep backward square leg |
19 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
19 | b6 | 0 | full length ball on off stump, blocks it to short mid wicket |
End of over 20: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 56-1 (Elgar 24*, 62 balls, du Plessis 5*, 25 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
20 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Elgar short and wide outside off stump, Elgar does not bother |
20 | b2 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
20 | b3 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, watchfully leaves it |
20 | b4 | 1 | tad short on leg stump, nudges it to deep fine leg |
20 | b5 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis full length ball down the leg side, misses the flick and the keeper takes the ball |
20 | b6 | 0 | full length seaming in delivery just outside off stump, dangerously leaves it |
End of over 21: | (1 run scored) South Africa 57-1 (Elgar 25*, 66 balls, du Plessis 5*, 27 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
SJ Benn comes on to bowl | |||
21 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar off break just outside off stump, leaves it and the ball hits onto his pads |
21 | b2 | 0 | floated delivery on off stump, blocks it to leg side |
21 | b3 | 0 | leg break on off stump, turns it to short mid wicket |
21 | b4 | 0 | flat ball on the pads, defends it to leg side |
21 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
21 | b6 | 4 | bit full on leg stump, slog sweeps it to deep square leg |
End of over 22: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 61-1 (Elgar 29*, 72 balls, du Plessis 5*, 27 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
22 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, dabs it to short mid wicket |
22 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
22 | b3 | 0 | too short outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
22 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
22 | b5 | 0 | back of a length on middle stump, defends it to short mid wicket |
22 | b6 | 0 | full length delivery just outside off stump, dabs it to off side |
End of over 23: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 61-1 (Elgar 29*, 72 balls, du Plessis 5*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
23 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar flighted ball just outside off stump, drives it to cover |
23 | b2 | 0 | leg break on off stump, pushes it back to the bowler |
23 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up on the stumps, dabs it to short mid wicket |
23 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on leg stump, sweeps it to square leg |
23 | b5 | 2 | full length ball down the leg side, works it to deep backward square leg |
23 | b6 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid on |
End of over 24: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 63-1 (Elgar 31*, 78 balls, du Plessis 5*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
24 | b1 | 1 | Taylor to du Plessis full length ball on the pads, flicks it to deep fine leg |
24 | b2 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar full and straight just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
24 | b3 | 0 | bit full just outside off stump, defends it to cover |
24 | b4 | 4 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
24 | b5 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
24 | b6 | 0 | too full just outside off stump, blocks it to mid off |
End of over 25: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 68-1 (Elgar 35*, 83 balls, du Plessis 6*, 34 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
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25 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis flighted delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
25 | b2 | 0 | full length on off stump, blocks it |
25 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on leg stump, works it to on side |
25 | b4 | 0 | half volley on off stump, drives it to mid on |
25 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on off stump, blocks it |
25 | b6 | 0 | slower on off stump, blocks it |
End of over 26: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 68-1 (Elgar 35*, 83 balls, du Plessis 6*, 40 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
26 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar short on off, blocks it |
26 | b2 | 0 | full length outside off stump, left alone |
26 | b3 | 0 | good length outside off stump, pushes it back |
26 | b4 | 0 | full length outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
26 | b5 | 0 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to cover |
26 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, seaming away from off, beaten |
End of over 27: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 68-1 (Elgar 35*, 89 balls, du Plessis 6*, 40 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
27 | b1 | 1 | Benn to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, dabs it to mid off |
27 | b2 | 1 | Benn to Elgar short ball on leg stump, works it to deep backward square leg |
27 | b3 | 1 | Benn to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, drives it to mid on |
27 | b4 | 2 | Benn to Elgar leg break on off stump, outside edges it to third man |
27 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, dabs it to mid wicket |
27 | b6 | 4 | tossed up on the stumps, lofts it to long on |
End of over 28: | (9 runs scored) South Africa 77-1 (Elgar 42*, 93 balls, du Plessis 8*, 42 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
28 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis short length ball outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
28 | b2 | 0 | good length ball on the stumps, defends it to mid on |
28 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up on leg stump, works it to short mid wicket |
28 | b4 | 1 | pitched it up outside off stump, outside edges it to gully fielder, who drops it, over throw provides a run |
28 | b5 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar too short outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
28 | b6 | 0 | full length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 29: | (1 run scored) South Africa 78-1 (Elgar 42*, 95 balls, du Plessis 9*, 46 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
29 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis tossed up on leg stump, drives it to mid on |
29 | b2 | 1 | pitched it up on the pads, turns it to backward square leg |
29 | b3 | 1lb | Benn to Elgar short ball outside leg stump, whips it to fine leg |
29 | b4 | 6 | Benn to du Plessis full length on the stumps, lofts it to long on |
29 | b5 | 0 | fuller on off, blocks it to off side |
29 | b6 | 0 | flighted outside off, knocks it to off side |
End of over 30: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 86-1 (Elgar 42*, 96 balls, du Plessis 16*, 51 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
30 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar full length on off, blocks it |
30 | b2 | 0 | half volley outside off, left alone |
30 | b3 | 0 | good length outside off, leaves it |
30 | b4 | 0 | full outside off stump, left alone |
30 | b5 | 0 | short on off stump, works it to mid wicket |
30 | b6 | 4 | short on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 31: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 90-1 (Elgar 46*, 102 balls, du Plessis 16*, 51 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
31 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis full on off stump, blocks it |
31 | b2 | 0 | fuller outside off, knocks it back |
31 | b3 | 1 | flat ball outside off, drives it to long on |
31 | b4 | 0 | Benn to Elgar tossed up outside off, blocks it |
31 | b5 | 0 | short outside off, taps it to mid wicket |
31 | b6 | 0 | full on off stump, clips it to mid wicket |
End of over 32: | (1 run scored) South Africa 91-1 (Elgar 46*, 105 balls, du Plessis 17*, 54 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
32 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis good length outside off, blocks it |
32 | b2 | 1 | full length on off stump, works it to square leg |
32 | b3 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar on a length outside off stump, left alone |
32 | b4 | 1 | fuller in length on the pads, works it to square leg |
32 | b5 | 4 | Taylor to du Plessis short on the stumps, hooks it to deep square leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Elgar 27, du Plessis 22) took 126 balls | |||
32 | b6 | 4 | full length outside off stump, outside edges it to third man |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 100 took 32.6 overs | |||
End of over 33: | (10 runs scored) South Africa 101-1 (Elgar 47*, 107 balls, du Plessis 26*, 58 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
33 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar full length on leg stump, works it to on side |
33 | b2 | 0 | good length on off, drives it to mid on |
33 | b3 | 0 | slower on off, turns it to mid wicket |
33 | b4 | 1 | full on off, nudges it to square leg |
33 | b5 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis slower on off, drives it back |
33 | b6 | 0 | flighted ball on off stump, drives it back |
End of over 34: | (1 run scored) South Africa 102-1 (Elgar 48*, 111 balls, du Plessis 26*, 60 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
34 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar good length on the stumps, blocks it back |
34 | b2 | 1nb | good length outside off, knocks it back |
34 | b3 | 0 | on a length outside off, pushes it to mid on |
34 | b4 | 0 | short outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
34 | b5 | 0 | too short outside off stump, left alone |
34 | b6 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
34 | b7 | 0 | full length delivery just outside off stump, pushes it back |
End of over 35: | (1 run scored) South Africa 103-1 (Elgar 48*, 118 balls, du Plessis 26*, 60 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
35 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, left alone |
35 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
35 | b3 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
35 | b4 | 0 | leg break just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
35 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
35 | b6 | 0 | slow ball outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 36: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 103-1 (Elgar 48*, 118 balls, du Plessis 26*, 66 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
KK Peters comes on to bowl | |||
36 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Elgar yorker on leg stump, digs it out to leg side |
36 | b2 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, defends it to off side |
36 | b3 | 0 | back of a length on leg stump, leading edges it to mid on |
36 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
36 | b5 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, defends it to mid off |
36 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, works it to short mid wicket |
End of over 37: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 103-1 (Elgar 48*, 124 balls, du Plessis 26*, 66 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
37 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis full outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
37 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, slaps it to cover |
37 | b3 | 1 | leg break outside off stump, outside edges it to slip cordon, fielder drops it |
37 | b4 | 0 | Benn to Elgar fullish delivery just outside off stump, dances down the track and misses the ball, keeper misses the stumping chance |
37 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, blocks it |
37 | b6 | 4 | half volley on off stump, lofts it to long on |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Dean Elgar has made 50 in 127 balls with 8 fours | |||
End of over 38: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 108-1 (Elgar 52*, 127 balls, du Plessis 27*, 69 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
38 | b1 | 0 | Peters to du Plessis good length just outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
38 | b2 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, drives it to cover |
38 | b3 | 0 | good length ball on the stumps, blocks it to leg side |
38 | b4 | 0 | back of a length on the stumps, blocks it to short mid wicket |
38 | b5 | 0 | on a length delivery on the stumps, defends it to leg side |
38 | b6 | 0 | good length ball just outside off stump, watchfully leaves it |
End of over 39: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 108-1 (Elgar 52*, 127 balls, du Plessis 27*, 75 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
39 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar fullish delivery on off stump, digs it out to mid on |
39 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up down the leg side, turns it to leg side |
39 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, blocks it |
39 | b4 | 1 | good length ball on the stumps, whips it to long on |
39 | b5 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis floated delivery on off stump, blocks it back |
39 | b6 | 0 | flat ball on off stump, knocks it to off side |
End of over 40: | (1 run scored) South Africa 109-1 (Elgar 53*, 131 balls, du Plessis 27*, 77 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
40 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Elgar pitched it up outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
40 | b2 | 0 | full length seaming in delivery on off stump, dabs it back to the bowler |
40 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length on the stumps, blocks it back |
40 | b4 | 0 | short length delivery just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
40 | b5 | 3 | pitched it up on the pads, clips it to deep mid wicket |
40 | b6 | 0 | Peters to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, knocks it to off side |
End of over 41: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 112-1 (Elgar 56*, 136 balls, du Plessis 27*, 78 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
12:11 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
12:16 GMT: Play resumes | |||
41 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar flighted ball outside off stump, defends it back |
41 | b2 | 0 | short length on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
41 | b3 | 0 | flighted ball on the pads, works it to mid wicket |
41 | b4 | 2 | floated delivery outside off stump, turns it to deep mid wicket |
41 | b5 | 0 | bit full on the stumps, blocks it |
41 | b6 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
End of over 42: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 114-1 (Elgar 58*, 142 balls, du Plessis 27*, 78 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
42 | b1 | 0 | Peters to du Plessis short length outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
42 | b2 | 0 | full length ball on off stump, blocks it to off side |
42 | b3 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
42 | b4 | 0 | full length ball on middle stump, drives it to mid on |
42 | b5 | 2 | short length delivery outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover |
42 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up on middle stump, defends it back |
End of over 43: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 116-1 (Elgar 58*, 142 balls, du Plessis 29*, 84 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
43 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar pitched it up just outside off stump, defended |
43 | b2 | 0 | flat ball outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
43 | b3 | 0 | off break on leg stump, works it to mid wicket |
43 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid on |
43 | b5 | 0 | good length ball on off stump, works it to mid on |
43 | b6 | 1 | pitched it up on leg stump, turns it to deep square leg |
End of over 44: | (1 run scored) South Africa 117-1 (Elgar 59*, 148 balls, du Plessis 29*, 84 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
44 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Elgar pitched it up outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it pass |
44 | b2 | 0 | overpitched delivery on off stump, dabs it back |
44 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up outside off, outside edges it to backward point |
44 | b4 | 4 | short length on off, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
44 | b5 | 0 | back of a length on off stump, knocks it to off side |
44 | b6 | 0 | full length ball just outside off, blocks it to off side |
End of over 45: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 121-1 (Elgar 63*, 154 balls, du Plessis 29*, 84 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
45 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis bit full on off stump, drives it to off side |
45 | b2 | 4 | short outside off stump, cuts it to deep point |
45 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, drives it to cover |
45 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on off stump, drives it to cover |
45 | b5 | 0 | good length just outside off stump, taps it to cover |
45 | b6 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid off |
End of over 46: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 125-1 (Elgar 63*, 154 balls, du Plessis 33*, 90 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ST Gabriel comes on to bowl | |||
46 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar pitched it up on off stump, knocks it to off side |
46 | b2 | 1 | pitched it up on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
46 | b3 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis back of a length outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
46 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
46 | b5 | 0 | good length ball on off stump, dabs it to gully |
46 | b6 | 0 | full length ball outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 47: | (1 run scored) South Africa 126-1 (Elgar 64*, 156 balls, du Plessis 33*, 94 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JO Holder comes on to bowl | |||
47 | b1 | 4 | Holder to Elgar good length ball just outside off stump, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
47 | b2 | 0 | back of a length on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
47 | b3 | 2 | full length ball on the pads, works it to deep square leg |
47 | b4 | 0 | short length delivery just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
47 | b5 | 0 | too short outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
47 | b6 | 3 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
End of over 48: | (9 runs scored) South Africa 135-1 (Elgar 73*, 162 balls, du Plessis 33*, 94 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
48 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar fullish delivery on off stump, digs it out to leg side |
48 | b2 | 1 | pitched it up on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
48 | b3 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis half volley on off stump, drives it back |
48 | b4 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
48 | b5 | 4 | half volley on middle stump, drives it to long on |
48 | b6 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 49: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 140-1 (Elgar 74*, 164 balls, du Plessis 37*, 98 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
49 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Elgar short length ball outside off stump, seaming away from off, left alone |
49 | b2 | 1 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
49 | b3 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis good length just outside off stump, leaves it |
49 | b4 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
49 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, left alone |
49 | b6 | 2 | full length ball on the pads, works it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 50: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 143-1 (Elgar 75*, 166 balls, du Plessis 39*, 102 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
50 | b1 | 4 | Gabriel to Elgar full length ball on leg stump, flicks it to deep fine leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 100 (Elgar 59, du Plessis 39) took 231 balls | |||
50 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
50 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
50 | b4 | 4 | full length ball on off stump, outside edges it to deep third man |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 150 took 50.4 overs | |||
50 | b5 | 0 | short length ball outside off, leaves it alone |
50 | b6 | 0 | fuller in length outside off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
End of over 51: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 151-1 (Elgar 83*, 172 balls, du Plessis 39*, 102 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
51 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis good length outside off stump, ignores it |
51 | b2 | 0 | tad short outside off stump, Du Plessis does not bother |
51 | b3 | 0 | too short outside off stump, attempts a cut, but does not connect |
51 | b4 | 0 | good length ball on fifth stumps, shoulders arms at it |
51 | b5 | 1 | full length delivery on the pads, flicks it to deep square leg |
51 | b6 | 0 | Holder to Elgar pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
End of over 52: | (1 run scored) South Africa 152-1 (Elgar 83*, 173 balls, du Plessis 40*, 107 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
52 | b1 | 1 | Gabriel to du Plessis pitched it up outside off stump, guides it to third man |
52 | b2 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar short length delivery outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
52 | b3 | 0 | too short outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
52 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
52 | b5 | 2 | bouncer on the stumps, tries to pull it, and gets a top edge to third man |
52 | b6 | 1nb | short length ball just outside off stump, leaves it |
52 | b7 | 0 | full length ball on off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
End of over 53: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 156-1 (Elgar 85*, 179 balls, du Plessis 41*, 108 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
53 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis short length delivery just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
53 | b2 | 0 | too full just outside off stump, left alone |
53 | b3 | 1 | bouncer on leg stump, hooks it to deep backward square leg |
53 | b4 | 0 | Holder to Elgar pitched it up on off stump, blocks it to leg side |
53 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
53 | b6 | 0 | back of a length on leg stump, defends it to short mid wicket |
End of over 54: | (1 run scored) South Africa 157-1 (Elgar 85*, 182 balls, du Plessis 42*, 111 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MN Samuels comes on to bowl | |||
54 | b1 | 0 | Samuels to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, flicks it to mid wicket |
54 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
54 | b3 | 0 | flat ball just outside off stump, leans forward and defends it |
54 | b4 | 0 | straighter delivery outside off stump, taps it to mid wicket |
54 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery just outside off stump, pushes it to mid on |
54 | b6 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, drives it back |
End of over 55: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 157-1 (Elgar 85*, 182 balls, du Plessis 42*, 117 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
13:11 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
13:11 GMT: Day 1: Tea | |||
13:31 GMT: Welcome back | |||
13:33 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
SJ Benn comes on to bowl | |||
55 | b1 | 1 | Benn to Elgar full length outside off stump, works it to mid on |
55 | b2 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis fuller in length on off stump, drives it to mid off |
55 | b3 | 0 | tossed up ball on off stump, pushes it to mid on |
55 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up on the stumps, works it to mid on |
55 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, pushes it to mid on |
55 | b6 | 0 | flat ball on off stump, pushes it to mid off for a blob |
End of over 56: | (1 run scored) South Africa 158-1 (Elgar 86*, 183 balls, du Plessis 42*, 122 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ST Gabriel comes on to bowl | |||
56 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar good length ball outside off stump, defends it to off side |
56 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length on off stump, drives it to mid off |
56 | b3 | 0 | good length ball on off stump, dabs it to off side |
56 | b4 | 1nb | back of a length on the stumps, works it to mid on |
56 | b5 | 1 | good length ball on the stumps, knocks it to mid wicket |
56 | b6 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis bouncer on off stump, ducks down |
56 | b7 | 1nb | good length ball just outside off stump, seaming in, beaten |
56 | b8 | 0 | half volley on off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
End of over 57: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 161-1 (Elgar 87*, 188 balls, du Plessis 42*, 125 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
57 | b1 | 1 | Benn to Elgar tossed it up on off stump, drives it to long on |
57 | b2 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, dabs it to short cover |
57 | b3 | 0 | flat ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
57 | b4 | 2 | fullish delivery on leg stump, flicks it to deep square leg |
57 | b5 | 1 | tossed up on leg stump, clips it to mid wicket |
57 | b6 | 0 | Benn to Elgar leg break on off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
End of over 58: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 165-1 (Elgar 88*, 190 balls, du Plessis 45*, 129 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
58 | b1 | 2 | Gabriel to du Plessis short length ball on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
58 | b2 | 1 | pitched it up on off stump, works it to mid on |
58 | b3 | 0 | Gabriel to Elgar good length ball on off stump, knocks it to off side |
58 | b4 | 4 | short length delivery outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover |
58 | b5 | 0 | overpitched ball outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
58 | b6 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and the keeper takes it |
End of over 59: | (7 runs scored) South Africa 172-1 (Elgar 92*, 194 balls, du Plessis 48*, 131 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
59 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis full outside off, drives it to cover |
59 | b2 | 0 | slower on off stump, pushes it to off side |
59 | b3 | 0 | full outside off, drives it to cover |
59 | b4 | 0 | tossed up on off, blocks it |
59 | b5 | 0 | fuller outside off, knocks it to cover |
59 | b6 | 4 | half volly on leg, flicks it to deep fine leg |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Francois du Plessis has made 50 in 137 balls with 5 fours and 1 six | |||
End of over 60: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 176-1 (Elgar 92*, 194 balls, du Plessis 52*, 137 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
60 | b1 | 2 | Gabriel to Elgar full length just outside off, drives it to mid wicket |
60 | b2 | 0 | yorker just outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
60 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, taps it to point |
60 | b4 | 1 | back of a length on leg stump, works it to mid wicket for a single |
60 | b5 | 4 | Gabriel to du Plessis short length ball on off stump, pulls it to deep mid wicket for a four |
60 | b6 | 0 | short ball outside off stump, mistmes it to point for a blob |
End of over 61: | (7 runs scored) South Africa 183-1 (Elgar 95*, 198 balls, du Plessis 56*, 139 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
61 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar full length ball on off stump, works it to mid wicket |
61 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up down the leg side, turns it to leg side |
61 | b3 | 0 | tossed up on the stumps, works it to mid wicket |
61 | b4 | 1 | full length on leg stump, turns it to mid wicket |
61 | b5 | 1 | Benn to du Plessis half volley on off stump, drives it to long on |
61 | b6 | 0 | Benn to Elgar flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it |
End of over 62: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 185-1 (Elgar 96*, 203 balls, du Plessis 57*, 140 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
62 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis back of a length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
62 | b2 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, left alone |
62 | b3 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, drives it to cover |
62 | b4 | 0 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
62 | b5 | 0 | short length delivery on off stump, pulls it to mid on |
62 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 63: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 185-1 (Elgar 96*, 203 balls, du Plessis 57*, 146 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
63 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar leg break on leg stump, works it to square leg |
63 | b2 | 0 | good length ball on leg stump, nudges it to square leg |
63 | b3 | 0 | full length delivery just outside off stump, drives it back |
63 | b4 | 1 | tossed up on leg stump, slog sweeps it to deep mid wicket |
63 | b5 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis leg break outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
63 | b6 | 0 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
End of over 64: | (1 run scored) South Africa 186-1 (Elgar 97*, 207 balls, du Plessis 57*, 148 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
64 | b1 | 4 | Taylor to Elgar full length outside off stump, drives it to square of the wicket |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Dean Elgar has made 100 in 208 balls with 14 fours | |||
64 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on leg stump, blocks it to leg side |
64 | b3 | 0 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to cover |
64 | b4 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
64 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, digs it out to point |
64 | b6 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone |
End of over 65: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 190-1 (Elgar 101*, 213 balls, du Plessis 57*, 148 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
65 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis back of a length just outside off stump, blocks it to off side off the back foot |
65 | b2 | 0 | short length delivery just outside off stump, seaming away from off, shoulders arms at it |
65 | b3 | 0 | too short outside off stump, seaming away from the right hander, blocks it |
65 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, defends it to off side |
65 | b5 | 4 | short length ball outside off stump, slashes it to deep cover |
65 | b6 | 0 | full length delivery on the pads, works it to mid wicket |
End of over 66: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 194-1 (Elgar 101*, 213 balls, du Plessis 61*, 154 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
66 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar back of a length just outside off stump, seaming away from off, beaten |
66 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery just outside off stump, outside edges it to slip cordon, does not carry to the slip fielder |
66 | b3 | 0 | back of a length just outside off, blocks it to off side |
66 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up on the stumps, defends it to leg side |
66 | b5 | 0 | bit short just outside off stump, knocks it to cover for a blob |
66 | b6 | 1 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
End of over 67: | (1 run scored) South Africa 195-1 (Elgar 102*, 219 balls, du Plessis 61*, 154 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
67 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar full length ball outside off stump, clips it to mid wicket |
67 | b2 | 0 | slower ball outside off stump, works it to mid wicket |
67 | b3 | 4 | full length ball outside off stump, guides it to third man |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Dean Elgar has passed his previous highest score of 103 in Test matches | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 150 (Elgar 86, du Plessis 61) took 338 balls | |||
67 | b4 | 0 | tossed up just outside off stump, drives it to mid on |
67 | b5 | 4 | short length ball just outside off stump, slices it to deep third man |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 200 took 67.5 overs | |||
67 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up on the stumps, drives it back to the bowler |
End of over 68: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 203-1 (Elgar 110*, 225 balls, du Plessis 61*, 154 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
68 | b1 | 4 | Taylor to du Plessis half volley on the pads, flicks it to deep mid wicket |
68 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
68 | b3 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, blocks it to mid off |
68 | b4 | 4 | good length just outside off stump, cross bats it to deep point |
68 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, drives it to cover |
68 | b6 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
End of over 69: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 211-1 (Elgar 110*, 225 balls, du Plessis 69*, 160 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
69 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Elgar flighted delivery just outside off, knocks it to off side |
69 | b2 | 1 | full length on leg stump, works it to mid wicket for a single |
69 | b3 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
69 | b4 | 0 | overpitched ball just outside off stump, defends it to on side |
69 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery just outside off stump, pushes it to off side |
69 | b6 | 0 | flighted ball outside off stump, blocks it |
End of over 70: | (1 run scored) South Africa 212-1 (Elgar 111*, 227 balls, du Plessis 69*, 164 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
KK Peters comes on to bowl | |||
70 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Elgar good length on the stumps, blocks it |
70 | b2 | 4 | full length on off, drives it to deep cover |
70 | b3 | 0 | full outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
70 | b4 | 4 | half volley on off, drives it to long on |
14:40 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
14:45 GMT: Play resumes | |||
70 | b5 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
70 | b6 | 0 | short length ball on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 71: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 220-1 (Elgar 119*, 233 balls, du Plessis 69*, 164 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
71 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis short length delivery just outside off stump, tries to cut it, but misses |
71 | b2 | 1 | good length delivery just outside off stump, knocks it to square of the wicket |
71 | b3 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar good length ball on leg stump, nudges it to deep square leg |
71 | b4 | 1 | back of a length on off stump, tucks it to square leg |
71 | b5 | 1 | Taylor to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
71 | b6 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar short length delivery just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
End of over 72: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 223-1 (Elgar 120*, 236 balls, du Plessis 71*, 167 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
72 | b1 | 0 | Peters to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
72 | b2 | 0 | good length ball just outside off stump, ignores it |
72 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, blocked to off side |
72 | b4 | 0 | back of a length on the stumps, blocks it to mid on |
72 | b5 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, beaten |
72 | b6 | 0 | good length delivery just outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 73: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 223-1 (Elgar 120*, 236 balls, du Plessis 71*, 173 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
73 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Elgar back of a length outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
73 | b2 | 1 | pitched it up just outside off, knocks it to point |
73 | b3 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis full length delivery just outside off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
73 | b4 | 2 | good length ball just outside off stump, knocks it to sweeper cover |
73 | b5 | 0 | half volley on leg stump, flicks it to short mid wicket |
73 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
End of over 74: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 226-1 (Elgar 121*, 238 balls, du Plessis 73*, 177 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Elgar caught behind | |||
74 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Elgar Pitched it up just outside off stump, attempts a drive, but gets an outside edge to the keeper, who takes a straight forward catch and shouts, umpire raises his finger |
Elgar c Ramdin b Peters (121 runs, 239 balls, 18x4, 0x6) | |||
HM Amla comes in to bat | |||
74 | b2 | 0 | Peters to Amla short length ball just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
74 | b3 | 1 | full length delivery just outside off stump, inside edges it to deep backward square leg |
74 | b4 | 0 | Peters to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, seaming in, left alone |
74 | b5 | 0 | overpitched ball just outside off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
74 | b6 | 0 | good length on the stumps, knocks it to mid on for a blob |
End of over 75: | (1 run scored) South Africa 227-2 (du Plessis 73*, 180 balls, Amla 1*, 2 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
75 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Amla pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
75 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, beaten |
75 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length on leg stump, blocks it to mid wicket |
75 | b4 | 3 | full length just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
75 | b5 | 0 | Taylor to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it back to the bowler |
75 | b6 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, left alone |
End of over 76: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 230-2 (du Plessis 73*, 182 balls, Amla 4*, 6 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
76 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Amla full length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
76 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
76 | b3 | 0 | short length ball just outside off stump, left alone |
76 | b4 | 0 | full length ball on leg stump, drives it to mid on |
76 | b5 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, knocks it to off side |
76 | b6 | 0 | overpitched ball just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
End of over 77: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 230-2 (du Plessis 73*, 182 balls, Amla 4*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
ST Gabriel comes on to bowl | |||
77 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis fullish delivery just outside off stump, blocks it back |
77 | b2 | 4 | short on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
77 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up outside off stump, seaming away from off, beaten |
77 | b4 | 0 | full length ball just outside off stump, leaves it for the keeper to collect |
77 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off stump, dabs it to off side |
77 | b6 | 1 | full length ball just outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
End of over 78: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 235-2 (du Plessis 78*, 188 balls, Amla 4*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
78 | b1 | 4 | Peters to du Plessis half volley on the pads, flicks it to deep square leg |
78 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, blocks it |
78 | b3 | 0 | short length ball outside off stump, left alone |
78 | b4 | 0 | full length delivery on leg stump, works it to mid wicket |
78 | b5 | 6 | short on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
78 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up on off stump, blocks it to mid off |
End of over 79: | (10 runs scored) South Africa 245-2 (du Plessis 88*, 194 balls, Amla 4*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
79 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Amla good length ball just outside off stump, knocks it to off side |
79 | b2 | 1 | good length just outside off stump, dabs it to cover |
79 | b3 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis full length ball on off stump, drives it to mid on |
79 | b4 | 0 | full length outside off, drives it to mid on |
79 | b5 | 0 | short outside off, pulls it to mid on |
79 | b6 | 0 | full length outside off stump, drives it to mid on |
End of over 80: | (1 run scored) South Africa 246-2 (du Plessis 88*, 198 balls, Amla 5*, 14 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
SJ Benn comes on to bowl | |||
80 | b1 | 1 | Benn to Amla full length ball on middle stump, turns it to square leg |
80 | b2 | 3 | Benn to du Plessis flat ball on off, works it to fine leg for three runs |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 250 took 80.2 overs | |||
80 | b3 | 2 | Benn to Amla short ball outside off stump, cuts it to deep cover |
80 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery just outside off stump, left alone |
80 | b5 | 0 | tossed up outside off stump, pushes it back to the bowler |
80 | b6 | 4 | too short outside off stump, whips it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 81: | (10 runs scored) South Africa 256-2 (du Plessis 91*, 199 balls, Amla 12*, 19 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
81 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to du Plessis good length outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
81 | b2 | 0 | too full on off stump, blocks it to off side |
81 | b3 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, knocks it to cover |
81 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery just outside off stump, digs it out to off side |
81 | b5 | 1 | full length on the stumps, drives it to mid on for a single |
81 | b6 | 0 | Gabriel to Amla bit full just outside off stump, blocks it |
End of over 82: | (1 run scored) South Africa 257-2 (du Plessis 92*, 204 balls, Amla 12*, 20 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
82 | b1 | 0 | Benn to du Plessis full length on the pads, works it to leg side |
82 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery just outside off, knocks it to on side |
82 | b3 | 0 | short length outside off, cuts it to point |
82 | b4 | 0 | full length on middle, drives it to mid on |
82 | b5 | 0 | flighted ball on the stumps, drives it to cover |
82 | b6 | 0 | flat ball on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
End of over 83: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 257-2 (du Plessis 92*, 210 balls, Amla 12*, 20 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JO Holder comes on to bowl | |||
83 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Amla full length delivery just outside off stump, pushes it to cover |
83 | b2 | 2 | fuller in length on the pads, glances it to deep fine leg |
83 | b3 | 1 | half volley just outside off stump, drives it to cover |
83 | b4 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis fullish ball on off stump, digs it out to off side |
83 | b5 | 0 | short length ball just outside off stump, leaves it alone |
83 | b6 | 0 | pitched it up on the stumps, blocks it to mid on |
End of over 84: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 260-2 (du Plessis 92*, 213 balls, Amla 15*, 23 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
84 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Amla leg break on off stump, knocks it back to the bowler |
84 | b2 | 0 | fullish ball on off stump, blocks it back |
84 | b3 | 0 | leg break on off stump, blocks it to on side |
84 | b4 | 0 | good length ball on off stump, nudges it to mid wicket |
84 | b5 | 1nb | short length ball outside off stump, left alone |
84 | b6 | 0 | leg break outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
84 | b7 | 0 | pitched it up on leg stump, dabs it to leg side |
End of over 85: | (1 run scored) South Africa 261-2 (du Plessis 92*, 213 balls, Amla 15*, 30 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
85 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis pitched it up just outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
85 | b2 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off stump, defends it to off side |
85 | b3 | 0 | short length delivery outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
85 | b4 | 0 | overpitched ball on middle stump, turns it to mid wicket |
85 | b5 | 0 | half volley around off stump, drives it to mid off |
85 | b6 | 0 | overpitched ball on leg stump, knocks it to mid on |
End of over 86: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 261-2 (du Plessis 92*, 219 balls, Amla 15*, 30 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
86 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Amla flighted ball on off stump, blocks it to off side |
86 | b2 | 1 | bit short on leg stump, whips it to deep backward square leg |
86 | b3 | 4 | Benn to du Plessis short length ball outside off stump, slices it to square third man |
86 | b4 | 1 | tossed up on leg stump, works it to deep backward square leg |
86 | b5 | 1 | Benn to Amla flat ball on the pads, works it to deep square leg |
86 | b6 | 1 | Benn to du Plessis fuller in length on leg stump, works it to mid wicket |
End of over 87: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 269-2 (du Plessis 98*, 222 balls, Amla 17*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Last over of the day, WI takes the new ball | |||
87 | b1 | 0 | Holder to du Plessis full length ball on leg stump, leading edges it to point |
87 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off stump, dabs it down the pitch |
87 | b3 | 0 | short length delivery just outside off stump, shoulders arms at it |
87 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up on leg stump, works it to mid wicket |
87 | b5 | 0 | back of a length just outside off stump, lifts his bat and lets it go |
87 | b6 | 1 | full length delivery just outside off stump, dabs it to point |
End of over 88: | (1 run scored) South Africa 270-2 (du Plessis 99*, 228 balls, Amla 17*, 33 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
16:04 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
16:04 GMT: Day 1: Stumps | |||
16:07 GMT: That is the end of 1st day's play, we will be back tomorrow for the coverage of 2nd day's live action at 08:30GMT, till then it is goodbye... | |||
16:07 GMT: Close of play for the day | |||
08:09 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
Good morning everyone. du Plessis and Amla are steady and at the moment, South Africa iare in top shape as they have scored 270 runs for the loss 2 wickets. West Indies will look to get some quick wickets | |||
The news is that the pitch is covered and some rain about so play may start late | |||
08:26 GMT: Rain stops play | |||
08:36 GMT: Reports are suggesting a substantial delay is expected as the ground will need proper drying after the drizzle stops | |||
08:40 GMT: The umpires are out there and covers being removed. We will bring you more news as soon as we know | |||
09:06 GMT: An inspection is due in about 15 minutes and hpefully a start time will be announced | |||
09:18 GMT: The inspection is taking place now. | |||
09:28 GMT: Play will start at 12:00 noon local time or at 10:00GMT with 1.5 hours of play before lunch is taken | |||
09:55 GMT: Assuming all things remain equal, play should start in about 5 minutes | |||
09:57 GMT: du Plessis only needs a single for his century and he must have been anxious all night | |||
09:59 GMT: Play is about to start as the players are out there | |||
10:00 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
10:00 GMT: Play resumes | |||
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
88 | b1 | 4 | Taylor to du Plessis full at his boots and comfortably tucked away to the backward square leg rope |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Francois du Plessis has made 100 in 229 balls with 13 fours and 2 sixes | |||
88 | b2 | 0 | Gone after a review as there was a fine outside edge to a length ball that swung away slightly |
du Plessis c Ramdin b Taylor (103 runs, 230 balls, 13x4, 2x6) | |||
The snicko came into play and showed the nick as there is no hot spot in use | |||
AB de Villiers comes in to bat | |||
88 | b3 | 1 | Taylor to de Villiers outside off and seaming away, pushed to point |
88 | b4 | 1 | Taylor to Amla short ball, goes back and stands tall to turn to leg |
88 | b5 | 0 | Taylor to de Villiers on length and squared up the batsman, edged to point |
88 | b6 | 0 | on length, targeting middle stump, defended to the off |
End of over 89: | (6 runs scored) South Africa 276-3 (Amla 18*, 34 balls, de Villiers 1*, 3 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
89 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Amla left alone outside off |
89 | b2 | 0 | angles in smartly and on length, outside edged to short cover as the ball is swinging after the rain |
89 | b3 | 1 | on the stumps, turned to leg |
89 | b4 | 0 | Holder to de Villiers well outside off and seaming away, left alone |
89 | b5 | 0 | good line on off stump and on lenght, respectfully defended |
89 | b6 | 0 | back of a length, and outside off, defended to point |
End of over 90: | (1 run scored) South Africa 277-3 (Amla 19*, 37 balls, de Villiers 1*, 6 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
90 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Amla on off stump and on length, comes forward in defence |
90 | b2 | 0 | angles in off the seam, Amla lunges forward to push it back |
90 | b3 | 2 | a tad short on middle stump, whipped away to deel square leg |
90 | b4 | 0 | a good shape on that ball outside left, and Amla shoulders arms |
90 | b5 | 0 | shortish outside off and Amla just ignores it |
90 | b6 | 0 | angles in from back of a length, defended with lots of care |
End of over 91: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 279-3 (Amla 21*, 43 balls, de Villiers 1*, 6 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
91 | b1 | 0 | Holder to de Villiers outside off and moving away, left alone |
91 | b2 | 0 | another on off a length, seams and swings away, left alone |
91 | b3 | 0 | angles and seams in and its thick edged to third slip |
91 | b4 | 0 | fuller and its driven back to mid-off |
91 | b5 | 0 | seamed in close to off stump and a well-judged leave |
91 | b6 | 4 | Lovely cover drive off a full ball and its driven through the covers |
End of over 92: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 283-3 (Amla 21*, 43 balls, de Villiers 5*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
92 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Amla short on the off stump, goes back and defends to cover |
92 | b2 | 2 | short ball, hops back and works it to leg, a misfield get the second run |
92 | b3 | 0 | outside off and its left alone |
92 | b4 | 0 | good attacking ball on of stump, forces a defensive backfoot push by Amla |
92 | b5 | 0 | a fine ball on off stump, good bounce but Amla is up and defends |
92 | b6 | 0 | on the legs and its pushed to mid-on |
End of over 93: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 285-3 (Amla 23*, 49 balls, de Villiers 5*, 12 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
93 | b1 | 0 | Holder to de Villiers outside off, left alone |
93 | b2 | 0 | again watchfully leaves one outside off |
93 | b3 | 0 | on length and on off stump, defended to point as the light fades as more clouds appear |
93 | b4 | 0 | left alone outside of |
93 | b5 | 4 | a juicy one and full, driven down the ground past Holer, elegant shot |
93 | b6 | 0 | back of a length, defends to cover |
End of over 94: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 289-3 (Amla 23*, 49 balls, de Villiers 9*, 18 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Some rain has started | |||
Players have been invited to go off as the rain is stronger and covers being brought on | |||
10:32 GMT: Rain stops play | |||
10:33 GMT: Clouds have moved in rom the sea so we will have to wait for more news and it seems lunch will be taken too | |||
10:51 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
10:51 GMT: Day 2: Lunch | |||
12:21 GMT: It is still raining, we will have a long delay... | |||
13:04 GMT: It is still raining and the decision about today's play will be taken at 04:00PM local time. | |||
13:25 GMT: It's still raining and the chances of play today looks bleak. But the forecast for the next three days is better, so we can make up some time. | |||
15:27 GMT: Play has been called off for the day, and that is it, folks. We will be back tomorrow for the coverage of the 3rd day's play at 08:00GMT, till then it is goodbye... | |||
15:28 GMT: Close of play for the day | |||
07:45 GMT: Start of play for the day | |||
Good morning everyone, we are having a delayed start today because it was raining yesterday | |||
The ground is being prepared for a likely startat 08:30GMT or in about 40 minutes | |||
08:24 GMT: Rain stops play | |||
08:25 GMT: Some drizzle about and some slim covers are on but a start is expected at 08:45GMT now | |||
08:41 GMT: After another inspection a start has been promised for 09:00GMT - fingers crossed or should one touch wood? | |||
08:57 GMT: The conditions are holding steady so there is a good chance for some cricket soon | |||
08:58 GMT: The sun is out too | |||
08:58 GMT: Players coming out | |||
09:00 GMT: Here we go, Amla to face Taylor | |||
09:01 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
09:01 GMT: Play resumes | |||
94 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Amla on the off stump and its gets some bounce off a length, defended |
94 | b2 | 4 | Crack! Outside off and Amla cuts it hard past point |
94 | b3 | 0 | outside off and moving away, left alone |
94 | b4 | 0 | angles in as Amla moves to the off to push it to mid-on |
94 | b5 | 4 | Great flick to leg, a tad short and he clips it to the midwicket rope |
94 | b6 | 0 | good attacking ball on middle stump, Amal covers up and defends stoutly |
End of over 95: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 297-3 (Amla 31*, 55 balls, de Villiers 9*, 18 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
95 | b1 | 1 | Holder to de Villiers well outside of and he reaches out to slice it to deep cover |
95 | b2 | 0 | Holder to Amla left alone outside off |
95 | b3 | 1 | short outside off, cut and mistimed to deep cover |
95 | b4 | 0 | Holder to de Villiers a better ball angling in and on length, defended on off stump |
95 | b5 | 0 | well outside off and shaping away, left alone |
95 | b6 | 0 | a slower one outside off and disdainfully ignored |
End of over 96: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 299-3 (Amla 32*, 57 balls, de Villiers 10*, 22 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
96 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Amla ooh! a wild swing at a wide ball outside off and luckily no contact |
96 | b2 | 0 | seams in off a length, Amla defend from the crease |
96 | b3 | 0 | shorter ball on the stumps, a punch tp leg goes to short mid=wicket |
96 | b4 | 0 | on target and he defends it watchfully |
96 | b5 | 1 | outside off and rising, Amla punches it to cover |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 300 took 96.5 overs | |||
96 | b6 | 0 | Taylor to de Villiers way outside off and its watched on the way to the keeper |
End of over 97: | (1 run scored) South Africa 300-3 (Amla 33*, 62 balls, de Villiers 10*, 23 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
97 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Amla a fine ball seaming in off a length hits the back pad as its given, they think of a review but Amla too late and walks off |
Amla lbw b Holder (33 runs, 63 balls, 3x4, 0x6) | |||
T Bavuma comes in to bat | |||
97 | b2 | 4 | Holder to Bavuma length ball, goes forward and thick edges through the slips |
97 | b3 | 0 | outside off, left alone |
97 | b4 | 0 | on the stumps and seaming in, defended to leg |
97 | b5 | 0 | coes forward confidently and pushes it back |
97 | b6 | 0 | fuller ball on off stump, defends it comfortably |
End of over 98: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 304-4 (de Villiers 10*, 23 balls, Bavuma 4*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
98 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to de Villiers loud appeal as the ball was full and hit his pad but going down leg, review taken but confirms umpire's call |
98 | b2 | 0 | Cleaned up now with a full ball on middle stump a nd de Villiers played all around it as it crashed into the stumps |
de Villiers b Taylor (10 runs, 25 balls, 2x4, 0x6) | |||
S van Zyl comes in to bat | |||
98 | b3 | 0 | Taylor to van Zyl sprayed outside off and he shoulders arms |
98 | b4 | 0 | sort on off stump, prodded to gully |
98 | b5 | 0 | great ball on off stump, bat withdrawn a bit late, beaten |
98 | b6 | 0 | left alone outside off |
End of over 99: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 304-5 (Bavuma 4*, 5 balls, van Zyl 0*, 4 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
99 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Bavuma outside off and its allowed to go by |
99 | b2 | 0 | seamed in off a length. comes forward to defend |
99 | b3 | 0 | angles in to leg stump, defended with a straight bat |
99 | b4 | 0 | on the stumps, pushed back to leg |
99 | b5 | 1lb | shorter ball into the body, tucked to square leg |
99 | b6 | 0 | Holder to van Zyl wide outside off, left alone |
End of over 100: | (1 run scored) South Africa 305-5 (Bavuma 4*, 10 balls, van Zyl 0*, 5 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
100 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Bavuma full on off stump, driven back to the bowler |
100 | b2 | 0 | solid in defence to a short ball at his body |
100 | b3 | 0 | short ball on leg stump pushed uppishly to midwicket, drops short |
100 | b4 | 0 | outside off and left alone |
100 | b5 | 0 | on off stump, seaming in, defended leaning forward to point |
100 | b6 | 0 | seams into leg stump, defended watchfull to mid-on |
End of over 101: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 305-5 (Bavuma 4*, 16 balls, van Zyl 0*, 5 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
101 | b1 | 0 | Holder to van Zyl outside off, left alone |
101 | b2 | 0 | again moving away and its allowed to go through |
101 | b3 | 0 | full ball but he goes back to defend to cover |
101 | b4 | 0 | left alone |
101 | b5 | 0 | goes back to a back of length ball and prods to cover |
101 | b6 | 0 | slower ball outside off, left alone |
End of over 102: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 305-5 (Bavuma 4*, 16 balls, van Zyl 0*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
102 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Bavuma fast and on the stumps, defends to the of |
102 | b2 | 0 | another good ball outside off and he shoulders arms |
102 | b3 | 0 | outside off, comes forward and pushes to cover |
102 | b4 | 0 | a full toss on his waist and he fends it off to mid-on |
102 | b5 | 0 | a little shorter, defended to the off |
102 | b6 | 0 | well defended going back to a short ball, keeping his head down |
End of over 103: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 305-5 (Bavuma 4*, 22 balls, van Zyl 0*, 11 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
103 | b1 | 0 | Holder to van Zyl angling away to be left alone |
103 | b2 | 0 | on off stup, plays it into the ground, seemed a bit late |
103 | b3 | 0 | allowed to go by outside off |
103 | b4 | 0 | again outside off from round the wicket to the left-hander, left alone |
103 | b5 | 1 | on the stumps and its pushed to leg as the crowd cheers the single |
103 | b6 | 0 | Holder to Bavuma left alone outside of |
End of over 104: | (1 run scored) South Africa 306-5 (Bavuma 4*, 23 balls, van Zyl 1*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
104 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to van Zyl almost edges a ball outside off as played away from his hoping his bat would dry |
104 | b2 | 0 | a better leave this time to a rising ball outside off |
104 | b3 | 4 | drives at a ball outside off and edges it in the gap between slips and bully |
104 | b4 | 0 | now he leaves it alone |
104 | b5 | 0 | angles in and its defended to cover |
104 | b6 | 4b | slower bouncer which keeps low and keeper misses it |
End of over 105: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 314-5 (Bavuma 4*, 23 balls, van Zyl 5*, 22 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
105 | b1 | 0 | Holder to Bavuma on length outside off allowed to go to the keeper |
105 | b2 | 0 | angles this one off a length on off stump and its defended to the of |
105 | b3 | 0 | left alone |
105 | b4 | 2 | good length ball on off stump, comes forward and places it nicely through covers |
105 | b5 | 0 | prodded to cover |
105 | b6 | 0 | loud appeal for leg before as the ball angled in and declined, review taken but upholds Bowden's decision of not out |
End of over 106: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 316-5 (Bavuma 6*, 29 balls, van Zyl 5*, 22 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
ST Gabriel comes on to bowl | |||
106 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to van Zyl outside off and full, left alone |
106 | b2 | 0 | outside off and full, left alone |
106 | b3 | 0 | angles across and he prods it to gully |
106 | b4 | 1 | pushed to the off for a quck single |
106 | b5 | 0 | Gabriel to Bavuma a play and miss outside off |
106 | b6 | 0 | fired in at off stump, defended to the of, Gabriel's pace is a bit troubling |
End of over 107: | (1 run scored) South Africa 317-5 (Bavuma 6*, 31 balls, van Zyl 6*, 26 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10:06 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
10:11 GMT: Play resumes | |||
KK Peters comes on to bowl | |||
107 | b1 | 0 | Peters to van Zyl tries to drive it wildly as the ball was full and misses |
107 | b2 | 4 | again drives but outside edges through the slips |
107 | b3 | 0 | left alone |
107 | b4 | 0 | a better-looking drive to mid-off |
107 | b5 | 0 | full on off stump, seaming in and is defended to cover |
107 | b6 | 0 | another drive but straight to cover |
End of over 108: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 321-5 (Bavuma 6*, 31 balls, van Zyl 10*, 32 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
108 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Bavuma shorter ball and angling in, defended to the off |
108 | b2 | 0 | shorter ball, efends to cover |
108 | b3 | 4 | edged luckily as the ball was short outside off to surprise Bavuma |
108 | b4 | 0 | edges and this time has to go |
Bavuma c Ramdin b Gabriel (10 runs, 35 balls, 2x4, 0x6) | |||
VD Philander comes in to bat | |||
108 | b5 | 1 | Gabriel to Philander yorker and its turned to leg |
108 | b6 | 0 | Gabriel to van Zyl angles away and its firm;y pushed into the covers |
End of over 109: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 326-6 (van Zyl 10*, 33 balls, Philander 1*, 1 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
109 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Philander on the leg stump, on length, defended |
109 | b2 | 0 | beaten as the ball seams away |
109 | b3 | 0 | outside off, left alone |
109 | b4 | 0 | full on off stump, driven to point |
109 | b5 | 0 | back of a length, stands tall and defends |
109 | b6 | 0 | angles across to the of and is left alone |
End of over 110: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 326-6 (van Zyl 10*, 33 balls, Philander 1*, 7 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
110 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to van Zyl angles too far to the off, left |
110 | b2 | 1 | drifts onto his pads with a full ball, flicked to fine leg |
110 | b3 | 0 | Gabriel to Philander fuller ball on off stump, pushed to cover |
110 | b4 | 0 | outside off, left alone |
110 | b5 | 1nb | called for overstepping |
110 | b6 | 1 | short and Philander leans back to pull to deep square leg |
110 | b7 | 0 | Gabriel to van Zyl full on off stump, van Zyl comes forward and pushes it back |
End of over 111: | (3 runs scored) South Africa 329-6 (van Zyl 11*, 36 balls, Philander 2*, 11 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
111 | b1 | 1 | Peters to Philander edged past slip after a fumble |
111 | b2 | 0 | Peters to van Zyl left alone |
111 | b3 | 1 | comes forward and prods behind point |
111 | b4 | 0 | Peters to Philander short ball outside off, left alone |
111 | b5 | 0 | angling to the off, comes forward partly to defend to the off |
111 | b6 | 0 | on off stump and he moves to the ball to push to cover |
End of over 112: | (2 runs scored) South Africa 331-6 (van Zyl 12*, 38 balls, Philander 3*, 15 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
112 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to van Zyl full on off stump, driven to mid-off |
112 | b2 | 0 | a yorker and its well dug out back to Gabriel |
112 | b3 | 4 | short onto his body, swivelled to fine leg |
112 | b4 | 2 | fires in another yorker but its a low full toss, worked to mid-on and a misfeld allows a second run |
112 | b5 | 1 | full on of stump, square driven to deep coverpoint |
112 | b6 | 0 | Gabriel to Philander on the stumps but its a low full toss, pushed to mid-on |
End of over 113: | (7 runs scored) South Africa 338-6 (van Zyl 19*, 43 balls, Philander 3*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
113 | b1 | 0 | Peters to van Zyl a mistimed pull to mid wicket |
113 | b2 | 4 | nicely cuts a ball outside off to the third man rope |
113 | b3 | 2 | short outside off, pulled to deep square leg |
113 | b4 | 4 | great cover drive to a fullish ball outside of stump |
113 | b5 | 0 | full outside off, the drive is botom-edged to the keeper |
113 | b6 | 0 | drives well away from his body and pays the price, edges to the keper |
van Zyl c Ramdin b Peters (29 runs, 49 balls, 5x4, 0x6) | |||
DW Steyn comes in to bat | |||
End of over 114: | (10 runs scored) South Africa 348-7 (Philander 3*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
114 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Philander full outside off, driven to mid-off and a good top there |
114 | b2 | 4 | driven through the covers |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 350 took 114.2 overs | |||
114 | b3 | 0 | full on off stump, pushed back firmly |
114 | b4 | 0 | slower ball and its edged along the ground to slip |
114 | b5 | 0 | angles ina faster ball on off stump, defended |
114 | b6 | 0 | low full toss driven off the botom of the bat to mid-off |
End of over 115: | (4 runs scored) South Africa 352-7 (Philander 7*, 22 balls, Steyn 0*, 0 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
115 | b1 | 0 | Peters to Steyn angling to the off, thick edged to cover |
115 | b2 | 4 | rushes out and drives over mid-off and it trickles over the rope |
115 | b3 | 0 | defends a fuller ball back |
115 | b4 | 1 | pushed to cover for a run |
115 | b5 | 0 | Peters to Philander full ball, defended to mid-on |
115 | b6 | 4 | short and he swivels it to fine leg |
End of over 116: | (9 runs scored) South Africa 361-7 (Philander 11*, 24 balls, Steyn 5*, 4 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
116 | b1 | 0 | Gabriel to Steyn a bouncer and Steyn sways out of the way |
116 | b2 | 4 | outside off and a prod at it is edged past a diving slip, fortuate |
116 | b3 | 0 | left alone |
116 | b4 | 0 | full and a drive misses, almost edged |
116 | b5 | 4 | full and its driven back down the ground |
116 | b6 | 0 | angles in and full, Steyn manages to keep it out as lunch is called for |
End of over 117: | (8 runs scored) South Africa 369-7 (Philander 11*, 24 balls, Steyn 13*, 10 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
A session which went to the West Indies and we will need to wait to see if Amla will declare | |||
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11:40 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
SJ Benn comes on to bowl | |||
117 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Philander pitched it up just outside off, knocks it to cover |
117 | b2 | 0 | full length around off, blocks it |
117 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on off, blocks it back |
117 | b4 | 0 | pitched it up on off, drives it back |
117 | b5 | 0 | good length outside off, cut to point |
117 | b6 | 0 | overpitched delivery just outside off, blocks it to off side |
End of over 118: | (0 runs scored) South Africa 369-7 (Philander 11*, 30 balls, Steyn 13*, 10 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JE Taylor comes on to bowl | |||
118 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Steyn pitched it up just outside off, drives it to mid off |
118 | b2 | 6 | short length ball on the stumps, pulls it to deep mid wicket |
118 | b3 | 4 | half volley on off, drives it to long off |
118 | b4 | 0 | bouncer on the stumps, leaves it alone |
118 | b5 | 0 | bumper down the leg side, shoulders arms at it |
118 | b6 | 6 | another short ball on the stumps, clubs it to deep mid wicket |
End of over 119: | (16 runs scored) South Africa 385-7 (Philander 11*, 30 balls, Steyn 29*, 16 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
119 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Philander fuller in length just outside off, blocks it to mid wicket |
119 | b2 | 0 | flighted ball on middle, blocks it |
119 | b3 | 0 | overpitched delivery on leg stump, dabs it to leg side |
119 | b4 | 1 | tossed it up on leg stump, drives it to long on |
119 | b5 | 0 | Benn to Steyn pitched it up just outside off, drives it back |
119 | b6 | 4 | bit full on off, dances down the track and drills it to long off |
End of over 120: | (5 runs scored) South Africa 390-7 (Philander 12*, 34 balls, Steyn 33*, 18 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
120 | b1 | 0 | Taylor to Philander good length ball on the stumps, smashes it straight to Steyn at non striker's end, so no run available, Steyn is ok |
120 | b2 | 1 | half volley on off stump, drives it to long off |
120 | b3 | 2 | Taylor to Steyn slow short length delivery just outside off, smashes it to extra cover |
120 | b4 | 0 | too short just outside off stump, beaten |
120 | b5 | 1wd | bouncer down the leg side, called as wide |
120 | b6 | 6 | too full on the stumps, lofts it to long on |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 400 took 120.5 overs | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Philander 10, Steyn 41) took 41 balls | |||
120 | b7 | 1 | pitched it up just outside off, thumps it to deep extra cover |
End of over 121: | (11 runs scored) South Africa 401-7 (Philander 13*, 36 balls, Steyn 42*, 22 balls) | ||
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Over | Ball | Runs | |
121 | b1 | 0 | Benn to Steyn tossed it up on middle, drives it back |
121 | b2 | 0 | pitched it up just outside off, slices it to gully |
121 | b3 | 4 | flighted delivery on the stumps, lofts it to long off |
121 | b4 | 6 | full length outside off stump, heaves it to deep extra cover |
CricketArchive Oracles say that Dale Steyn has made 50 in 26 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes | |||
121 | b5 | 6 | flighted delivery just outside off stump, lofts it to long off |
121 | b6 | 0 | tossed up on the stumps, lofts it up in the air to long on, Holder takes a well judged catch, that is the end |
Steyn c Holder b Benn (58 runs, 28 balls, 6x4, 5x6) | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that Sulieman Benn has taken 350 wickets in first-class matches | |||
End of over 122: | (16 runs scored) South Africa 417-8 (Philander 13*, 36 balls) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12:01 GMT: End of innings |