AN Petersen and D Elgar to open the batting
08:15 GMT: Start of innings
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
0b12Lakmal to Petersen
good length ball on middle stump, seaming away to off, turns it to deep square leg for a single
0b20short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler
0b30short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to point
0b40short in length outside off, seaming away to off, left alon
0b50short of a good length outside off, seaming in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his thigh pad
0b60short length ball outside off, seaming away to off, left alone
End of over 1:(2 runs scored) South Africa 2-0 (Petersen 2*, 6 balls, Elgar 0*, 0 balls)




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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
1b11Herath to Elgar
good in length outside off, turning away to off, defends
1b20Herath to Petersen
fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to short leg
1b30tossed up outside off, drives it back to the bowler
1b40length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point
1b50Got Him! tossed up on middle stump, angling away to leg but turning in, chips it back to the bowler off the front foot who easily takes it with a big smile
Petersen c and b Herath (2 runs, 10 balls, 0x4, 0x6)

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F du Plessis comes in to bat
1b60Herath to du Plessis
fuller in length outside off, turning away to off, defends it to point
End of over 2:(1 run scored) South Africa 3-1 (Elgar 1*, 1 balls, du Plessis 0*, 1 balls)
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2b10Lakmal to Elgar
short of a good length on middle stump, seaming in, defends it to point
2b20short length ball outside leg, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler
2b30length ball outside leg, seaming in, drives it to extra cover
2b40short in length outside off, left alone
2b50good in length outside off, seaming in, drives it to point
2b61lbshort in length outside leg, seaming in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his pad and goes to leg
End of over 3:(1 run scored) South Africa 4-1 (Elgar 1*, 7 balls, du Plessis 0*, 1 balls)
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3b10Herath to Elgar
good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
3b20length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
3b30length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
3b40tossed up outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
3b50on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
3b60short length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to short leg
End of over 4:(0 runs scored) South Africa 4-1 (Elgar 1*, 13 balls, du Plessis 0*, 1 balls)
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4b10Lakmal to du Plessis
short in length outside off, shoulders arms at it
4b20short in length outside off, seaming away to off, shoulders arms at it
4b30short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to point
4b40on length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler
4b50short of a good length outside off, seaming in, ignored
4b61short in length outside off, seaming in, defends it to point, a cry for a run but in the end stops
End of over 5:(1 run scored) South Africa 5-1 (Elgar 1*, 13 balls, du Plessis 1*, 7 balls)
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5b10Herath to du Plessis
length ball outside off, seaming in, defends it to mid on
5b20good in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler
5b30good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket
5b40short in length on middle stump, defends
5b50fuller in length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on
5b62fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover for two runs
End of over 6:(2 runs scored) South Africa 7-1 (Elgar 1*, 13 balls, du Plessis 3*, 13 balls)




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Round the wicket
6b10Lakmal to Elgar
bouncer outside off, seaming in, ducks
6b20bouncer outside off, seaming away to off, ignored
6b30bouncer outside off, seaming in, tries to defend it but misses
6b40short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowlr
6b50short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to back to the bowler
6b60short in length outside off, seaming in, left alone
End of over 7:(0 runs scored) South Africa 7-1 (Elgar 1*, 19 balls, du Plessis 3*, 13 balls)
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7b10Herath to du Plessis
on length outside off, turning in, defends it to short leg
7b26good in length outside off, lofts it to long-off for four
7b30good length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it to off
7b40short in length outside leg, turning in, leaves it and watches it struck his pad
7b50short ball outside leg, pads it away
7b60good in length outside leg, turning in, defends it to off
End of over 8:(6 runs scored) South Africa 13-1 (Elgar 1*, 19 balls, du Plessis 9*, 19 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
8b10Perera to Elgar
good in length outside off, turning in, defends
8b20on length outside leg, drives it to mid-wicket
8b30Out! short in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the front pad and to backward short leg where Silva takes it
Elgar c Silva b Perera (1 runs, 22 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
HM Amla comes in to bat
8b40Perera to Amla
good in length outside off, left alone
8b50length ball outside off, ignored
8b60on length outside off, turning away to off, left alone
End of over 9:(0 runs scored) South Africa 13-2 (du Plessis 9*, 19 balls, Amla 0*, 3 balls)
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9b10Herath to du Plessis
short in length outside off, turning away to off, defends it to off
9b20on length on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
9b30short length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point\
9b40length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to off
9b50tossed up on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler
9b60good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to off
End of over 10:(0 runs scored) South Africa 13-2 (du Plessis 9*, 25 balls, Amla 0*, 3 balls)
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10b10Perera to Amla
short in length outside off, defends it to leg
10b20length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point
10b30short in length outside off, turning in, defends
10b40length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to off
10b50short in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but gets an edge to off
10b60tossed up outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
End of over 11:(0 runs scored) South Africa 13-2 (du Plessis 9*, 25 balls, Amla 0*, 9 balls)




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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
11b10Mendis to du Plessis
short in length outside off, turning in, tries to sweep it but gets an edge onto the ground and to first slip
11b20short in length outside leg, turning in, defends it to short leg
11b30short in length outside leg, defends it to leg
11b40short length ball outside off, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler
11b50fuller in length outside leg, turns it to square leg
11b64tossed up outside off, drives it to deep extra cover for four
End of over 12:(4 runs scored) South Africa 17-2 (du Plessis 13*, 31 balls, Amla 0*, 9 balls)
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12b10Perera to Amla
good in length outside off, defends it to off
12b21fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover
12b30Perera to du Plessis
length ball outside off, turning in, defendsw it back to the bowler
12b40tossed up outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket
12b50short in length outside off, tries to defend it but misses
12b60good in length outside off, defends
End of over 13:(1 run scored) South Africa 18-2 (du Plessis 13*, 35 balls, Amla 1*, 11 balls)
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13b10Mendis to Amla
short in length outside off, left alone
13b21short ball outside leg, turns it to square leg
13b30Mendis to du Plessis
good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to off
13b40good in length outside off, drives it to mid-wicket
13b50on length outside leg, drives it to mid on
13b60short in length outside leg, drives it to mid-wicket
End of over 14:(1 run scored) South Africa 19-2 (du Plessis 13*, 39 balls, Amla 2*, 13 balls)
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14b10Perera to Amla
fuller in length on middle stump, defends it to leg
14b20on length outside leg, turns it to short leg
14b30on length outside leg, defends it to off
14b40fuller in length outside leg, drives it to mid-wickety
14b50on length outside off, defends it to off
14b60on length outside off, defends it to silly point
End of over 15:(0 runs scored) South Africa 19-2 (du Plessis 13*, 39 balls, Amla 2*, 19 balls)
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15b10Mendis to du Plessis
tossed outside off, drives it to extra cover
15b20on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
15b30good in length outside off, drives it to mid off
15b40length ball outside off, defends it to off
15b54short in length outside off, turning in, lobs it to long-on for four
15b60good in length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
End of over 16:(4 runs scored) South Africa 23-2 (du Plessis 17*, 45 balls, Amla 2*, 19 balls)




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That is tea. A good session for Sri Lanka, they took two big wickets and have kept South Africa under-pressure. The pitch is helping the spinners a lot and chances for the South African batsmen to firmly play on this track are low
09:22 GMT: End of the session's play
09:33 GMT: Start of session's play
16b10Perera to Amla
good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to off
16b20length ball outside off, defends it to point
16b30fuller in length outside leg, defends it to short leg
16b40on length outside off, drives it to mid off
16b50short in length outside off, turning in, defends it to cover
16b60short length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler
End of over 17:(0 runs scored) South Africa 23-2 (du Plessis 17*, 45 balls, Amla 2*, 25 balls)
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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
17b10Lakmal to du Plessis
good in length outside off, left alonre
17b20short length ball outside off, left alone
17b30fuller in length outside off, defends it to off
17b40short in length outside off, seaming in, tries to defend it but misses, the ball hits his thigh pad, the bowler appeals, no says the umpire
17b50bouncer outside off, seaming in, ducks
17b60good in length outside off, seaming in, left alone
End of over 18:(0 runs scored) South Africa 23-2 (du Plessis 17*, 51 balls, Amla 2*, 25 balls)
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18b10Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery outside off stump, defends it down the track
18b20floated delivery outside off stump, dabs it down to on side
18b30quicker delivery on off stump, punches it back to the bowler
18b41flatter delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a single
18b50Perera to du Plessis
tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
18b60flighted delivery on the pads, turns it down to on side for a blob
End of over 19:(1 run scored) South Africa 24-2 (du Plessis 17*, 53 balls, Amla 3*, 29 balls)
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19b10Lakmal to Amla
bumper delivery jsut outside off stump, Amla sways from the line
19b20tad short delivery on off stump, Amla punches it down to cover
19b30fullish delivery on off stump, Amla gets down on one knee and defends it back to the bowler
19b40fullish delivery on off stump, Amla stays in the crease and drives hard at it to extra cover for a blob
19b50full lenght delivery on off stump, Amla gets behind and defends it down back to Lakmal, no run available
19b61pitched up delivery on off stump, dabs it down to midwicket for one
End of over 20:(1 run scored) South Africa 25-2 (du Plessis 17*, 53 balls, Amla 4*, 35 balls)
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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
20b10Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, comes down and blocks it
20b20flighted delivery on off stump, defends it to short leg for a blob
20b30flighted delivery on off stump, defends it softly back to the bowler
20b40full delivery on off stump, squeezes it to mid off for a blob
20b50flatter delivery around off stump, punches it down to mid off
20b60floated delivery on off stump, Amla lunges forward and defends it
End of over 21:(0 runs scored) South Africa 25-2 (du Plessis 17*, 53 balls, Amla 4*, 41 balls)




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21b10Lakmal to du Plessis
back of length delivery on off stump, du Plessis gets behind and defends it down back
21b21banged short delivery on the stumps, hops up and pulls it to fine leg for one
21b30Lakmal to Amla
pitched up delivery on off stump, stays in the crease and knocks it to cover for a blob
21b40fuller length delivery on off stump, Amla gets back and drives hard at it to mid off
21b50bouncer delivery on the stumps, Amla drops his wrists and ducks under it, keeper takes the ball
21b61shortish delivery on the stump, Amla hangs back and defends it down to short leg for an easy single
End of over 22:(2 runs scored) South Africa 27-2 (du Plessis 18*, 55 balls, Amla 5*, 45 balls)
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22b10Herath to Amla
slower delivery on of stump, defends it down back to the bowler
22b21drifting onto the pads, Amla nudges it to square leg for one run
22b30Herath to du Plessis
flighted delivery outside off stump, clubs it to extra cover for a blob
22b40floated delivery on the pads, defends it gently to on side
22b50quicker delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it down the pitch
22b60fullis delivery on middle stump, drives it to mid on for a blob
End of over 23:(1 run scored) South Africa 28-2 (du Plessis 18*, 59 balls, Amla 6*, 47 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
23b10Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery outside off stump, blocks it to midwicket
23b22flatter delivery outside off stump, cuts it to third man for two
23b30quicker delivery outside off stump, cuts it and misses, appeal for LBW, not respond
23b40fullish delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
23b52fuller delivery on off stump, dabs it down to third man for a couple for runs
23b60pitched up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid off
End of over 24:(4 runs scored) South Africa 32-2 (du Plessis 18*, 59 balls, Amla 10*, 53 balls)
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24b10Herath to du Plessis
tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it back
24b20fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
24b30tossed up delivery on the stumps, works it on side for a blob
24b40flighted delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
24b50shorter delivery on the stump, lunges forward and pads it
24b60quicker delivery outside off stump, jams it to cover point for blob
End of over 25:(0 runs scored) South Africa 32-2 (du Plessis 18*, 65 balls, Amla 10*, 53 balls)
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25b14Perera to Amla
FOUR!! fullish delivery outside off, drives it and gets an edge to third man for a four
25b20flatter delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
25b30floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob
25b40loopy delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it carefully
25b50drifting in on the stumps, turns it to short midwicket for a blob
25b60flighted delivery on off stump, knocks it to off side, no chance for any run
End of over 26:(4 runs scored) South Africa 36-2 (du Plessis 18*, 65 balls, Amla 14*, 59 balls)




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26b10Herath to du Plessis
tossed up delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone
26b20quicker delivery on the stumps, gets back and turns it to on side
26b30flighted delivery on the stumps, dabs it down to short fine leg
26b40flatter delivery on the stumps, lunges forward and drives it back
26b50drifting in from outside off stump, defends it carefully back down the pitch
26b61floated delivery on off stump, drives it to long off for one
End of over 27:(1 run scored) South Africa 37-2 (du Plessis 19*, 71 balls, Amla 14*, 59 balls)
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27b12Perera to du Plessis
flighted delivery on the stumps, tucks it to deep midwicket for a couple
27b20quicker delivery just outside off stump, gets down and defends it to off side
27b30turning in on off stump, de Plessis stands up and defends it to on side
27b40fullish delivery on off stump, defewns it to with loose bottom hand
27b51full on off stump, eases it down to long on for a single
27b60Perera to Amla
fullish delivery outside off stump, jams it to extra cover for a blob
End of over 28:(3 runs scored) South Africa 40-2 (du Plessis 22*, 76 balls, Amla 14*, 60 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
28b10Mendis to du Plessis
flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it back
28b20fired delivery down the leg side, tucks it and misses
28b30fullish delivery outside off stump, watchfully leaves it
28b41nbfuller delivery on the stump, knocks it to short midwicket, no ball
28b50fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to cover
28b60flatter delivery on teh stumps, blocks it gently bac to the bowler
28b70flighted delivery down the leg side, taps it to on side
End of over 29:(1 run scored) South Africa 41-2 (du Plessis 22*, 83 balls, Amla 14*, 60 balls)
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29b10Perera to Amla
fullish delivery on the pads, defends it to on side
29b21flighted delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket
29b30Perera to du Plessis
fullish delivery on off stump, works it to short midwicket
29b41floated delivery on off stump, blocks it back to the bowler
29b50Perera to Amla
full and fired delivery on off stump, defends it back
29b61shorter delivery on the stumps, truns it down to square leg for one run
End of over 30:(3 runs scored) South Africa 44-2 (du Plessis 23*, 85 balls, Amla 16*, 64 balls)
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30b10Mendis to Amla
quicker delivery on off stump, defends it to cover point for a blob
30b20flatter delivery on the stumps, defends it down back to the bowler
30b30fired and full just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
30b40short delivery outside off stump, punches it to backward point
30b50fullish delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
30b61fullish delivery on off stump, nurdles it to deep backward square leg for a run
End of over 31:(1 run scored) South Africa 45-2 (du Plessis 23*, 85 balls, Amla 17*, 70 balls)




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31b11Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, jams it to square leg for one
31b20Perera to du Plessis
floated delivery on off stump, gets down and defends it back
31b31short delivery on the stump, gets stands and clips it to deep midwicket for one
31b41Perera to Amla
fullish delivery on the pads, flicks it to deep midwicket for one
31b50Perera to du Plessis
flatter delivery outside off stump, knocks it to midwicket
31b61fullish dleivery on the sutmps, flicks it to deep midwicket for one
End of over 32:(4 runs scored) South Africa 49-2 (du Plessis 25*, 89 balls, Amla 19*, 72 balls)
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32b10Mendis to du Plessis
fullish delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
32b20flatter delivery on the stump, turns it to on side for a blbo
32b31tossed up delivery on off stump, works it to on side for one
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 50 took 32.3 overs
32b40Mendis to Amla
quicker delivery on off stump, bunts it to off side for a blob
32b50flighted delivery on middle stump, edges it to cover
32b61googly delivery on leg stump, hangs back and turns it to deep backward square leg
End of over 33:(2 runs scored) South Africa 51-2 (du Plessis 26*, 92 balls, Amla 20*, 75 balls)
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KDK Vithanage comes on to bowl
33b11Vithanage to Amla
fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side for one
33b20Vithanage to du Plessis
flighted delivery turning away to off, left alone
33b32tossed up delivery down the leg side, sweeps it to short fine leg for a couple
33b40fuller delivery on the stumps defends it to off side
33b51flghted deivery on off stump, blocks it to on side
33b60Vithanage to Amla
loopy delivery outside off stump, left alone
End of over 34:(4 runs scored) South Africa 55-2 (du Plessis 29*, 96 balls, Amla 21*, 77 balls)
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10:32 GMT: Drinks interval
10:37 GMT: Play resumes
34b10Mendis to du Plessis
flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to the bowler
34b20fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to midwicket for a blob
34b31flighted delivery outside off stump, turns it to backward sqaure leg for one
34b44Mendis to Amla
FOUR!!! full toss delivery on off stump, punches it to deep extra cover for a four
34b50fuller delivery outside off stump, defends it and misses
34b61floated delivery down the leg side, flicks it to fine leg
End of over 35:(6 runs scored) South Africa 61-2 (du Plessis 30*, 99 balls, Amla 26*, 80 balls)
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35b10Vithanage to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to point
35b21fuller delivery on the stumps, paddles it to long leg
35b31Vithanage to du Plessis
flatter delivery on off stump, punches it to deep extra cover
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (du Plessis 22, Amla 27) took 163 balls
35b41Vithanage to Amla
floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover
35b50Vithanage to du Plessis
shorter delivery outside off stump, punches it to cover point
35b60flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to mid off for a blob
End of over 36:(3 runs scored) South Africa 64-2 (du Plessis 31*, 102 balls, Amla 28*, 83 balls)




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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
36b10Lakmal to Amla
tad full delivery on the stumps, Amla gets back and fends it in the on side
36b20back of length delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to on side for a blob
36b30length delivery around off stump, Amla gets half down and taps it to cover
36b41too full delivery on the stumps, Amla gets down and clips it to deep square leg for a run
36b50Lakmal to du Plessis
fullish delivery outside off stump, defends it solidly to off side for a blob
36b60good length delivery on off stump, de Plesses gets behinda and defends it down back to the bowler
End of over 37:(1 run scored) South Africa 65-2 (du Plessis 31*, 104 balls, Amla 29*, 87 balls)
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37b10Vithanage to Amla
spinning away to off, Amla leaves it alone
37b21low full toss delivery on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket
37b30Vithanage to du Plessis
flatter delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
37b44FOUR!! flighted delivery on off stump, du Plessis lunges forward and drills it to deep extra cover for a four
37b51shorter delivery on the stumps, gets back and punches it to on side
37b60Vithanage to Amla
fullish delivery on off stump, edges it to short third man
End of over 38:(6 runs scored) South Africa 71-2 (du Plessis 36*, 107 balls, Amla 30*, 90 balls)
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38b10Lakmal to du Plessis
full delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid on for a blob
38b20GONE!! good length delivery down the leg side, du Plessis goes for a glance shot but gets an edge towards keeper, who dives to his left side and takes an excellent catch and celebrates
du Plessis c Dickwella b Lakmal (36 runs, 109 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
AB de Villiers comes in to bat
38b30Lakmal to de Villiers
pitched up delivery on off stump, pushes it to mid on for a blob
38b40too full delivery around off stump,squeezes the drive to mid off
38b50tad short delivery on leg stump, de Villiers dabs it down the pitch to short leg for a blob
38b60fullish delivery on off stump, de Villiers drives it to mid off for a blob
End of over 39:(0 runs scored) South Africa 71-3 (Amla 30*, 90 balls, de Villiers 0*, 4 balls)
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39b12Vithanage to Amla
short delivery wide outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover for a brace
39b21low full toss delivery on off stump, works it to mid wicket for a single
39b31Vithanage to de Villiers
googly delivery just outside off stump, de Villiers stays back and punches it to deep extra cover
39b40Vithanage to Amla
slower delivery on off stump, Amla comes forward and blocks it
39b50loopy delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone
39b60floated delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
End of over 40:(4 runs scored) South Africa 75-3 (Amla 33*, 95 balls, de Villiers 1*, 5 balls)
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40b10Lakmal to de Villiers
fullish delivery on the stump, drives it to mid on for a blob
40b20too full delivery seaming in on middle stump, de Villiers drives it down to mid on for a blob
40b30back of length delivery around off stump, de Villiers lifts his bat adn let's it go
40b40fuller length delivery on the stumps, de Villers drives it past the bowler to mid on
40b50good length delivery around off stump, de Villiers stays in the crease and shoulders arms at it
40b64FOUR!! pitched up delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for a fence four
End of over 41:(4 runs scored) South Africa 79-3 (Amla 33*, 95 balls, de Villiers 5*, 11 balls)




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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
41b10Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on offstump, blocks it off the front foot
41b21turning onto the pads, turns it ot square leg for one
41b30Herath to de Villiers
flighted delivery on middle stump, pads it to on side for a blob
41b40flatter delivery on off stump, works it to cover
41b50quicker delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
41b60slower delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler
End of over 42:(1 run scored) South Africa 80-3 (Amla 34*, 97 balls, de Villiers 5*, 15 balls)
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42b10Lakmal to Amla
fullish delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it back to the bowler
42b21fullish delivery on the pads, Amla gets half across and flicks it to deep midwicket for one
42b30Lakmal to de Villiers
tad short delivery on the stumps, de Villiers dabs it down to on side for a blob
42b40pitched up delivery on off stump, drives it to off side for a blob
42b51good length on off and middle, de Villiers pushes it back past the bowler
42b60Lakmal to Amla
on a length just outside off, Amla drives it without much timing to mid-off
End of over 43:(2 runs scored) South Africa 82-3 (Amla 35*, 100 balls, de Villiers 6*, 18 balls)
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43b11Herath to de Villiers
tossed up delivery outside off stump, drives it to long off
43b20Herath to Amla
slower delivery on middle stump, defends it to on side for a blob
43b30turning onto the pads, knocks it to on side for a blob
43b40loopy delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side for a blob
43b50short deliivery on off stump, blcoks it well
43b62sliding onto the pads, Amla glances it down to fine leg for a brace, good running that from both batsmen
End of over 44:(3 runs scored) South Africa 85-3 (Amla 37*, 105 balls, de Villiers 7*, 19 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
44b10Perera to de Villiers
flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it back
44b20tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it down back
44b30floated delivery on the stumps, de Villiers blocks it back
44b40fuller delivery outside off stump, punches it down back
44b50turning in from outside off stump, trurns it to on side
44b60fullish delivery on the pads, defends it gently back to Perera
End of over 45:(0 runs scored) South Africa 85-3 (Amla 37*, 105 balls, de Villiers 7*, 25 balls)
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45b10Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it
45b20fuller delivery on off stump, defends it
45b30fullish delivery on off stump, pushes it back
45b40fuller delivery outside off stump, defends it
45b50flatter delivery outside off, knocks it to off side
45b60fired delivery outside off stump, left alone
End of over 46:(0 runs scored) South Africa 85-3 (Amla 37*, 111 balls, de Villiers 7*, 25 balls)




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46b11Perera to de Villiers
pitched up delivery on off stump, bunts it to third man
46b20Perera to Amla
floated delivery outside off stump, turns it to short leg
46b30tossed up delivery outside off stump, gets back and defends it
46b40flighted delivery on off stump, presses forward and blocks it
46b50flighted on off, Amla prefers to hang back and block
46b60too full and outside off, Amla comes on the front foot and defends
End of over 47:(1 run scored) South Africa 86-3 (Amla 37*, 116 balls, de Villiers 8*, 26 balls)
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47b10Herath to de Villiers
fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
47b21loopy delivery outside off stump, drives it to long off
47b30Herath to Amla
slower delivery on leg stump, blocks it back down the track
47b40pitched up delivery on leg stump, pads it to on side for a blob
47b50tossed up delivery on leg stump, turns it to on side
47b60flatter delivery on off stump, pushes it to front cover for a blob
End of over 48:(1 run scored) South Africa 87-3 (Amla 37*, 120 balls, de Villiers 9*, 28 balls)
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48b11Perera to de Villiers
tossed up delivery just outside off stump, drives it to mid on for one
48b20Perera to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
48b30pitched up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
48b40pitched up delivery on off stump, works it to off side for a blob
48b50flat and close to off, Amla pushes it towards cover
48b62short delivery outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover
End of over 49:(3 runs scored) South Africa 90-3 (Amla 39*, 125 balls, de Villiers 10*, 29 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
49b10Mendis to de Villiers
carrom ball well wide of off, leaves it alone
49b20quicker delivery on off stump, bunts it to cover
49b31pitched up delivery just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover
49b42Mendis to Amla
short delivery just outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover
49b50fullish delivery outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
49b60tossed up delivery on middle stump, Amla stays in the crease and defends it back to the bowler
End of over 50:(3 runs scored) South Africa 93-3 (Amla 41*, 128 balls, de Villiers 11*, 32 balls)
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50b10Perera to de Villiers
tossed up delivery on off stump, de Villiers defends it to off side for a blob
50b20floated delivery on the stumps, de Villiers defends it back to the bowler
50b30flatter delivery on off stump, defends it and edges it to on side
50b40floated delivery on the stumps, blocks it well to on side
50b50fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to cover poit for a blob
50b60slower delivery well outside off stump, taps it to on side
End of over 51:(0 runs scored) South Africa 93-3 (Amla 41*, 128 balls, de Villiers 11*, 38 balls)




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51b10Mendis to Amla
quicker delivery on the pads, pads it to on side
51b20fired and full delivery on the stumps, pads it away from short leg
51b30fullish delivery down the leg side, lifts his bat and pads it away
51b44FOUR!! back of length delivery outside off, punches it to deep extra cover for a fence four
51b50flighted delivery on the stumps, gets down and defends it back to the bowler
51b61fuller delivery outside off stump, works it to backward point for one
End of over 52:(5 runs scored) South Africa 98-3 (Amla 46*, 134 balls, de Villiers 11*, 38 balls)
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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
52b11Lakmal to Amla
good length delivery on the pads, dabs it down to square leg for one run
52b20Lakmal to de Villiers
fullish delivery on the pads, de Villiers drives it down back to the bowler
52b30pitched up delivery on the pads, de Villiers gets behind and defends it back
52b40back of length delivery on off stump, de Villiers taps it down to cover point for a blob
52b50good length delivery on the stumps, de Villiers stays in the crease and blocks it
52b60length delivery on off stump, de Villiers gets half down and defends it to off side
End of over 53:(1 run scored) South Africa 99-3 (Amla 47*, 135 balls, de Villiers 11*, 43 balls)
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53b10Mendis to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, Amla defends it off the front foot
53b21back of length delivery on off stump, whips it to midwicket for one
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 100 took 53.2 overs
53b30Mendis to de Villiers
flighted delivery on the stumps, de Villiers blocks it back
53b40tossed up delivery on off stump, gets behind and defends it
53b52back of length delivery outside off stump, cuts it down to sweeper cover
53b60flatter delivery on the stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
End of over 54:(3 runs scored) South Africa 102-3 (Amla 48*, 137 balls, de Villiers 13*, 47 balls)
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54b10Lakmal to Amla
bouncer delivery over the stumps, Amla ducks under it comfortably
54b21pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it down to on side for a single
54b32Lakmal to de Villiers
good length delivery outside off stump, cuts it down square of the wicket for a couple
54b40fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it down back
54b50pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it
54b60short delivery on off stump, de Villiers hops up and punches it down back to the bowler
End of over 55:(3 runs scored) South Africa 105-3 (Amla 49*, 139 balls, de Villiers 15*, 51 balls)
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55b11Mendis to Amla
flatter delivery on the stumps, turns it down to on side for a single
CricketArchive Oracles say that Hashim Amla has made 50 in 140 balls with 3 fours
55b21Mendis to de Villiers
flatter delivery outside off stump, jams it down to sweeper cover
55b30Mendis to Amla
quicker delivery outside off stump, Amla punches it down to off side for a blob
55b44FOUR!! fuller delivery on the stumps, flicks it to deep midwicket for a boundary
55b54Another!! turning in from outside leg, Amla clips it to deep square leg for a four
55b60floated delivery on the stumps, defends it gently back to the bowler
End of over 56:(10 runs scored) South Africa 115-3 (Amla 58*, 144 balls, de Villiers 16*, 52 balls)




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56b11nbLakmal to de Villiers
banged short delivery on the stumps, de Villiers hops up and pulls it but the ball hits his helmet gets high towards short midwicket, where fielder takes the catch but it's no ball
56b24FOUR!! short delivery down the leg side, pulls it down to fine leg for a four
56b31wdbanged short delivery over the stumps, wide called
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Amla 28, de Villiers 20) took 108 balls
56b44FOUR!! short delivery on the stumps, pulls it down to backward square leg for a four
56b50short delivery outside off stump, punches is down to mid off for a blob
56b64FOUR!! shortish delivery down the leg side, pulls it down to backward square leg for a four
56b70shorter delivery outside off stump, de Villiers no shot offered
56b81nbbanged short delivery just outside off stump, no ball called by Billy
56b90good length delivery on the stumps, de Villiers tucks it down to on side for a blob
End of over 57:(15 runs scored) South Africa 130-3 (Amla 58*, 144 balls, de Villiers 28*, 60 balls)
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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
57b11Herath to Amla
flighted delivery outside off stump, Amla drives it to mid off for one
57b21Herath to de Villiers
floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover
57b30Herath to Amla
flatter delivery on the stumps, drives it down back to the bowler
57b41tossed up delivery on off stump, jams it down to cover for an easy single
57b50Herath to de Villiers
turning away to off stump, de Villiers no shot offered
57b61flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for a blob
End of over 58:(4 runs scored) South Africa 134-3 (Amla 60*, 147 balls, de Villiers 30*, 63 balls)
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58b10Lakmal to de Villiers
bouncer delivery down the leg side, de Villiers gets across and leaves it
58b20short delivery on the stumps, sways out of the line
58b30pitched up delivery on the stumps, defends it down to on side
58b41nbtoo short delivery on the stumps, no ball
58b50good length delivery down the leg side, de Villiers nudges it and gets an edge towards keeper, who takes and claims the catch, after review it's not out
58b60banged short delivery on the stumps, de Villers ducks under it and let's it go
58b70length delivery on the stumps, turns it to midwicket for a blob
End of over 59:(1 run scored) South Africa 135-3 (Amla 60*, 147 balls, de Villiers 30*, 70 balls)
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59b10Herath to Amla
too full delivery on off stump, Amla defends it to on side
59b20flatter delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to off side
59b30tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob
59b40floated delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
59b50fuller delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot
59b60flighted delivery on the pads, gets down and defends it
End of over 60:(0 runs scored) South Africa 135-3 (Amla 60*, 153 balls, de Villiers 30*, 70 balls)
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60b11nbLakmal to de Villiers
short delivery outside off stump, works it to on side
60b20good length delivery on leg stump, defends it to on side
60b30short delivery on the stumps, turns it to short midwicket
60b40pitched up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
60b50bouncer delivery on the stumps, angling in , defends it down to on side
60b60back of length delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket
60b70pitched up delivery on off stump, punches it down to cover for a blob
End of over 61:(1 run scored) South Africa 136-3 (Amla 60*, 153 balls, de Villiers 30*, 77 balls)




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61b10Herath to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, punches is down to mid off
61b20fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
61b30slower delivery on off stump, blocks it off the fornt foot
61b44FOUR!! flighted delivery on the stumps, Amla gets back and drives it to sweeper cover
61b50floated delivery around off stump, defends it to off side
61b60tossed up delivery on off stump, jams it to off side for a blob
End of over 62:(4 runs scored) South Africa 140-3 (Amla 64*, 159 balls, de Villiers 30*, 77 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
62b11Perera to de Villiers
flighted delivery outside off stump, drives it to long on
62b21Perera to Amla
flatter delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket
62b30Perera to de Villiers
flatter delivery outside off stump, punches it back to the bowler
62b40fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to cover for a blob
62b50tossed up delivery on off stump, de Villiers gets back and blocks it
62b60full delivery outside off stump, punches it to silly point for a blob
End of over 63:(2 runs scored) South Africa 142-3 (Amla 65*, 160 balls, de Villiers 31*, 82 balls)
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63b10Herath to Amla
flatter delivery outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob
63b20slower delivery on off stump, Amla leaves forward and defends it
63b30quicker delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
63b40flighted delivery on leg stump, defends it off the front foot
63b50floated delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
63b60fullish delivery on off stump, flicks it to on side
End of over 64:(0 runs scored) South Africa 142-3 (Amla 65*, 166 balls, de Villiers 31*, 82 balls)
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64b11Perera to de Villiers
short delivery down the leg side, de Villiers pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single
64b20Perera to Amla
fullish delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
64b30flatter delivery just outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob
64b40tossed up delivery around off stump, flicks it to midwicket
64b50full delivery down the leg side, flicks it to on side
64b60quicker delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 65:(1 run scored) South Africa 143-3 (Amla 65*, 171 balls, de Villiers 32*, 83 balls)
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05:32 GMT: Drinks interval
05:38 GMT: Play resumes
65b10Herath to de Villiers
flighted delivery outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
65b20full dleivery outside off stump, blocks it to on side
65b30fullish delivery on off stump, defends it of the front foot
65b40tossed up delivery on off stump, punches it to short cover
65b50full and fired delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone
65b61full dleivery down t heleg side, glances it to fine leg
End of over 66:(1 run scored) South Africa 144-3 (Amla 65*, 171 balls, de Villiers 33*, 89 balls)




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66b10Perera to de Villiers
full delivery on off stump, drives it back to the bowler
66b24FOUR!! flatter delivery on off stump, smahshes it to long off for a four
66b30slower delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot
66b40full delivery on off, defends it to off side for a blob
66b50full delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid on
66b60full delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 67:(4 runs scored) South Africa 148-3 (Amla 65*, 171 balls, de Villiers 37*, 95 balls)
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67b10Herath to Amla
fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side
67b20fuller delivery on leg stump, turns it to on side
67b31pitched up delivery outside off stump, drives it to mid off
67b40Herath to de Villiers
fuller delivery again on the stumps, turns it to on side
67b50tossed up delivery on the stumps, drives it back to the bowler
67b60fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 68:(1 run scored) South Africa 149-3 (Amla 66*, 174 balls, de Villiers 37*, 98 balls)
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68b10Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot
68b20fuller delivery on the stumps, turns it to short leg for a blob
68b31on the leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a single
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 150 took 68.3 overs
68b40Perera to de Villiers
OUT!! tossed up delivery on the pads, de Villiers gets down and defends it but does no connect, the ball hits his pad and falls down the pitch, Loud appeal fro LBW, umpire raises his finger, de Villiers took the review, reveiew shows it's OUT
de Villiers lbw b Perera (37 runs, 99 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Q de Kock comes in to bat
68b50Perera to de Kock
fullish delivery just outside off stump, defends it to off side
68b60BOWLED!! tossed up delivery angling in but spinning away to off, de Kock tries to defend it but misses it , the ball goes past the outside edge adge as he looks to defend and pings the off stump
de Kock b Perera (0 runs, 2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
End of over 69:(1 run scored) South Africa 150-5 (Amla 67*, 177 balls)
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JP Duminy comes in to bat
69b10Herath to Amla
flighted delivery on the stumps, Amla defends
69b21full delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side
69b30Herath to Duminy
Duminy hangs back and blocks the flighted delivery into the off-side
69b40flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob
69b50fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
69b60flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
End of over 70:(1 run scored) South Africa 151-5 (Amla 68*, 179 balls, Duminy 0*, 4 balls)
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70b10Perera to Amla
full delivery down the leg side, blocks it to short leg
70b20too full delivery around off stump, digs it out back
70b31yorker delivery on off stump, digs it out to cover for one
70b40Perera to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it
70b52full delivery down the leg side, glances it to fine leg for a couple
70b60fullish delivery on off stump, defends it
End of over 71:(3 runs scored) South Africa 154-5 (Amla 69*, 182 balls, Duminy 2*, 7 balls)




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71b10Herath to Amla
turning in from outside off stump, Amla pads it away
71b20flighted delivery down the leg side, Amla pads, it again
71b30spinning in from outside leg, defends it to on side
71b40full and straight delivery on the stumps, defends it gently
71b50no shot offered from Amla and he takes it on the pad as it pitched outside leg
71b60full delivery on leg stump, defends it off the front foot
End of over 72:(0 runs scored) South Africa 154-5 (Amla 69*, 188 balls, Duminy 2*, 7 balls)
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72b11Perera to Duminy
fuller delivery on off stump, drives it to long on
72b20Perera to Amla
flatter delivery on the stumps, turns it to square leg for a blob
72b30fullish delivery on off stump, digs it out back to the bowler
72b40nicely forward to this one, Amla defends well
72b50full delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot to off side
72b61flatter delivery on off stump, turns it to midwicket for one
End of over 73:(2 runs scored) South Africa 156-5 (Amla 70*, 193 balls, Duminy 3*, 8 balls)
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73b10Herath to Amla
fuller delivery donw the leg side, defends it to on side
73b22flatter delivery down the leg side, flicks it to backward square leg for a couple
73b30tossed up delivery down the leg side, glances it and misses
73b40fuller delivery on leg stump, defends it off the front foot
73b50fullish delivery on leg stump, lunges forward and defends it
73b60flighted delivery on off stump, punches it donw to mid off
End of over 74:(2 runs scored) South Africa 158-5 (Amla 72*, 199 balls, Duminy 3*, 8 balls)
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74b10Perera to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to on side
74b20floated delivery on leg stump, defends it easily back
74b30low full toss delivery on leg stump, gets across and defends it
74b40too full delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side for a blob
74b50quicker delivery down the leg side, blocks it comfortably
74b60fullish delivery on the stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
End of over 75:(0 runs scored) South Africa 158-5 (Amla 72*, 199 balls, Duminy 3*, 14 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
75b11Mendis to Amla
fuller delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for a single
75b20Mendis to Duminy
too full delivery on the stumps, Duminy bloks it off the front foot
75b30quicker delivery on the pads, defends it down back to the bowler for a blob
75b40sliding in from outside off stump, Duminy kicks it away from the stumps
75b50slightly full delivery outside off stump, kicks it out but is beats everyone
75b60flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side
End of over 76:(1 run scored) South Africa 159-5 (Amla 73*, 200 balls, Duminy 3*, 19 balls)




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76b10Perera to Amla
fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to cover for a blob
76b20tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot
76b33flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for three runs
76b40Perera to Duminy
flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it back to the bowler
76b50quicker delivery on the pads, blocks it down back to the bowler
76b60fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 77:(3 runs scored) South Africa 162-5 (Amla 76*, 203 balls, Duminy 3*, 22 balls)
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77b10Mendis to Amla
spinning away to off stump, Amla watchfully leaves it
77b20fullish delivery on off stump, slices it down to cover point
77b30fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler
77b40tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
77b50flighted delivery outside off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
77b60on the stumps, defends it straight back to the bowler for a blob
End of over 78:(0 runs scored) South Africa 162-5 (Amla 76*, 209 balls, Duminy 3*, 22 balls)
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78b10Perera to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it well back
78b20flatter delivery on the pads, blocks it down back to the bowler
78b30fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it well to on side
78b40flighed delivery down the leg side, blocks it to off side
78b50full and fired delivery on the stumps, gets forward and defends it
78b60on the of stump, defends it into the off side
End of over 79:(0 runs scored) South Africa 162-5 (Amla 76*, 209 balls, Duminy 3*, 28 balls)
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79b11Mendis to Amla
flatter delivery outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover
79b20Mendis to Duminy
turning in from outside off stump, Duminy pads it away form body
79b30back of length delivery down the leg side, dabs it down to fine leg
79b40fullish delivery outside off stump, pads it to off side
79b50quicker delivery on the stumps, defends it off the back foot
79b60fullish delivery outside off stump, pads, it to off side for a blob
End of over 80:(1 run scored) South Africa 163-5 (Amla 77*, 210 balls, Duminy 3*, 33 balls)
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80b10Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it to short leg
80b20flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot
80b30floated delivery on the pad, Amla blocks it gently back to the bowler
80b40quicker delivery outside off stump, blocks it down the pitch
80b50drifting in fron outside off stump, turns it to on side for a blob
80b60fullish delivery outside off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 81:(0 runs scored) South Africa 163-5 (Amla 77*, 216 balls, Duminy 3*, 33 balls)




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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
81b10Herath to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
81b20fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
81b30floated delivery outside off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
81b40turning in from outside off stump, Duminy pads it away
81b50tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it on the fron foot to off side
81b60flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it down to cover point for a blob
End of over 82:(0 runs scored) South Africa 163-5 (Amla 77*, 216 balls, Duminy 3*, 39 balls)
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07:11 GMT: Start of session's play
82b10Perera to Amla
flighted delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
82b20tossed up delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side
82b31flatter delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket
82b40Perera to Duminy
flighted delivery on off stump, defends it and missses
82b50flatter delivery outside off stump, blocks it off the back foot
82b60pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it gently
End of over 83:(1 run scored) South Africa 164-5 (Amla 78*, 219 balls, Duminy 3*, 42 balls)
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83b10Herath to Amla
fligthed delivery on the stumps, punches it down to mid off
83b20turning in from outside off stump, Amla blocks it to point
83b30peresses forward and defends it to off side
83b40pitched up delivery around off stump, blocks it to mid on for a blob
83b50quicker delivery just outside off stump, leaves it alone
83b61shorter delivery just outside off stump, cuts it down to sweeper cover for one
End of over 84:(1 run scored) South Africa 165-5 (Amla 79*, 225 balls, Duminy 3*, 42 balls)
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84b10Perera to Amla
floated delivery on off stump, turns it down to on side
84b24FOUR!! short delivery down the leg side, nudges it down to fine leg for a four
84b30flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
84b40tossed up delivery outside off stump, gets behind and defends it
84b50floated delivery on the stumps, Amla blocks it off the front foot
84b60tossed up delivery again on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
End of over 85:(4 runs scored) South Africa 169-5 (Amla 83*, 231 balls, Duminy 3*, 42 balls)
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85b10Herath to Duminy
flatter delivery on off stump, works it towards short leg
85b20lunges forward to defend, edges it to slips
85b30fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to point for a blob
85b40fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down towards off side
85b50fuller delivery on off stump,blocks it off the front foot
85b60shorter delivery down the leg side, guides it to short leg
End of over 86:(0 runs scored) South Africa 169-5 (Amla 83*, 231 balls, Duminy 3*, 48 balls)




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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
86b10Lakmal to Amla
pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it back down the track
86b20good length delivery on off stump, gets back and punchees it to off side
86b30length delivery on off stump, Amla stays in the crease and blocks it
86b40back of length delivery on leg stump, Amla stays back and pusehs it back to the bowler
86b50short length delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to off side
86b60banged short delivery around off stump, Amla sits under it and let's it go through
End of over 87:(0 runs scored) South Africa 169-5 (Amla 83*, 237 balls, Duminy 3*, 48 balls)
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87b10Herath to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, Duminy kicks it away from stumps
87b20flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler
87b30turning in from outside off stump, Duminy pads it to off side, Loud appeal LBW, not respond, Sri Lanka have takes review, revies shows it NOT OUT
87b40flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
87b50fullish delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it back
87b60tossed up delivery on off stump, stays in the crease and blocks it
End of over 88:(0 runs scored) South Africa 169-5 (Amla 83*, 237 balls, Duminy 3*, 54 balls)
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88b10Lakmal to Amla
pitched up delivery just outside off stump, defends it to on side for a blob
88b24FOUR!!good length delivery outside off stump, punches it down to deep extra cover fence four
88b30back of length delivery jsut outside off stup, leaves it alone for the keeper
88b42shortish delivery outside off stump, Amla hops up and slices it square of the wicket
88b50good length delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side
88b60fullish delivery outside off stump, drives it to mid on
End of over 89:(6 runs scored) South Africa 175-5 (Amla 89*, 243 balls, Duminy 3*, 54 balls)
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89b10Herath to Duminy
tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side for a blob
89b20flatter delivery on off stump, defends it gently back
89b30fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
89b40STUMPED!! tossed up delivery around off stump, Duminy lunges forward and tries to drive it but misses it completely, keeper takes the ball and remove the bails immediately, Duminy well short of the crease, Second wicket for Herath
Duminy st Dickwella b Herath (3 runs, 58 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
VD Philander comes in to bat
89b50Herath to Philander
tossed up delivery on off stump, gets behind and defends it back
89b60flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 90:(0 runs scored) South Africa 175-6 (Amla 89*, 243 balls, Philander 0*, 2 balls)
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90b14Lakmal to Amla
FOUR!! short delivery just outside off stump, hops up and drives it down the ground to sweeper cover for a four
90b20good length delivery on off stump, blocks it and misses
90b30short length delivery on off stump, punches it uppishly to cover, where Silva drops it
90b40pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
90b50back of length delivery on off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob
90b60length delivery on off stump, drives it to short cover
End of over 91:(4 runs scored) South Africa 179-6 (Amla 93*, 249 balls, Philander 0*, 2 balls)




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91b12Herath to Philander
tossed up delivery on the stumps, punches it square of the wicket
91b20flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it well back
91b30shapping in but turning away to off stump, blocks it and misses
91b40fuller ball on off stump, jams it to short midwicket
91b50fuller delivery on offf stump, defends it to off side
91b60fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to point
End of over 92:(2 runs scored) South Africa 181-6 (Amla 93*, 249 balls, Philander 2*, 8 balls)
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92b11Lakmal to Amla
short length delivery down the leg side, tucks it to mid onfor a quick single
92b20Lakmal to Philander
good length delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
92b31pitched up delivery on the stumps, punches it down to short midwicket for a single
92b44Lakmal to Amla
FOUR!! tad full delivery on off stump, drives it uppishly to deep extra cover fence four
92b51length delivery around off stump, carves it to sweeper cover
92b62Lakmal to Philander
length delivery on midd stump, punches it to mid on for a couple
End of over 93:(9 runs scored) South Africa 190-6 (Amla 99*, 252 balls, Philander 5*, 11 balls)
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93b11Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to midd off for a quick single
CricketArchive Oracles say that Hashim Amla has made 100 in 253 balls with 10 fours
93b20Herath to Philander
tossed up delivery on off stump, pushes it to off side
93b30flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
93b40pitched up delivery on off stump, pusehs it to mid off
93b50arm-ball on off stump, Philander gets forward and defends it
93b60fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 94:(1 run scored) South Africa 191-6 (Amla 100*, 253 balls, Philander 5*, 16 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
94b10Perera to Amla
leans on the front foot and blocks it with a straight bat
94b21gets back in the crease and whips it to deep square leg
94b30Perera to Philander
turning in from outside off stump, cuts it and misses
94b40full delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it
94b50floated delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
94b62quicker delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover and picks up two runs
End of over 95:(3 runs scored) South Africa 194-6 (Amla 101*, 255 balls, Philander 7*, 20 balls)
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95b10Herath to Amla
flighted delivery on off stump, defends it gently
95b22turning in from outside off stump, clips it to deep midwicket for a couple
95b30lunges forward and blocks it with the full face of the bat
95b41lbquicker delivery on off stump, misses out on the clip shot, the bal hits his pad and rolls towards short third man
95b50Herath to Philander
tossed up delivery on the pads, turns it to on side
95b60flatter dleivery on off stump, punches it to mid on
End of over 96:(3 runs scored) South Africa 197-6 (Amla 103*, 259 balls, Philander 7*, 22 balls)




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96b10Perera to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, works it to short leg
96b24FOUR!! fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 200 took 96.2 overs
96b30fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to cover
96b40pitched up delivery on off stump, works it to off side
96b50flatter delivery on off stump, defends it
96b60bends down and defends it back to the bowler
End of over 97:(4 runs scored) South Africa 201-6 (Amla 107*, 265 balls, Philander 7*, 22 balls)
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08:13 GMT: Drinks interval
08:34 GMT: Play resumes
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
97b10Mendis to Philander
flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side
97b20fullish delivery on off stump, defends to on side for a blob
97b31flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for one
97b41Mendis to Amla
drifting in from outside off stump, turns it to on side for one
97b50Mendis to Philander
bends down and defends it back to the bowler
97b61a touch short this time, works it off his pads to backward square leg
End of over 98:(3 runs scored) South Africa 204-6 (Amla 108*, 266 balls, Philander 9*, 27 balls)
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98b10Perera to Philander
tossed up delivery on leg stump, turns it to short leg
98b20BOWLED!! tossed up delivery on the stumps, Philander comes forward and defends it but does not connect, the ball crasher onto the stumps, South Africa are deep trouble
Philander b Perera (9 runs, 29 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
DW Steyn comes in to bat
98b30Perera to Steyn
tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it
98b40flatter delivery on the pads, misses out on the clip shot
98b50fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
98b60fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
End of over 99:(0 runs scored) South Africa 204-7 (Amla 108*, 266 balls, Steyn 0*, 4 balls)
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99b11Mendis to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid on
99b22Mendis to Steyn
drifting in from outside off stump, nudges it to fine leg
99b30lenges on the front foot and defends it to point
99b41gets deep in the crease and tucks it to backward square leg
99b50Mendis to Amla
works it off his pads towards short mid-wicket
99b60leans on the front foot and blocks solidly
End of over 100:(4 runs scored) South Africa 208-7 (Amla 109*, 269 balls, Steyn 3*, 7 balls)
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100b10Perera to Steyn
tossed up on off stump, gets forward and defends it
100b20fuller on off, turns it to fine leg
100b33turns in sharply, Steyn gets in the crease and manages to tucks it to fine leg
100b40Perera to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it
100b50fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it
100b60tossed up on off, pushes it to cover
End of over 101:(3 runs scored) South Africa 211-7 (Amla 109*, 272 balls, Steyn 6*, 10 balls)




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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
101b10Herath to Steyn
leans forward and pushes it towards the off-side
101b24FOUR!! powerful shot by Steyn. He comes down the track and drills it over mid-on for a beautiful boundary
101b30gets forward and defends it comfortably
101b40comes on the front foot and blocks it back
101b50fuller delivery on the pads, blocks it to on side
101b60does well again to come on the front foot and blocks it to the off-side
End of over 102:(4 runs scored) South Africa 215-7 (Amla 109*, 272 balls, Steyn 10*, 16 balls)
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102b10Perera to Amla
does well again to come on the front foot and blocks it to the off-side
102b20Amla continues to block it solidly
102b31flatter on off, pusehs it to cover
102b40Perera to Steyn
quicker on off, turns it to square leg
102b50tossed up on off, defends it
102b60flighted on middle stump, defends it to on side
End of over 103:(1 run scored) South Africa 216-7 (Amla 110*, 275 balls, Steyn 10*, 19 balls)
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103b10Herath to Amla
flatter delivery on off, punches it to cover
103b20tossed up on off, defends it back
103b30flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side
103b40quicker on off stump, pushes it off the front foot
103b50flatter on the stumps, turns it to on side
103b60presses forward and defends it to mid on
End of over 104:(0 runs scored) South Africa 216-7 (Amla 110*, 281 balls, Steyn 10*, 19 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
104b10Mendis to Steyn
gets back in the crease and turns it just behind square
104b20stays on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler
104b31flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for one run
104b44Mendis to Amla
FOUR!! pitched up delivery on off, drives it to deep extra cover
104b51flighted delivery on off, works it to square leg
104b60Mendis to Steyn
presses forward and defends it
End of over 105:(6 runs scored) South Africa 222-7 (Amla 115*, 283 balls, Steyn 11*, 23 balls)
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105b10Herath to Amla
gets down and defends it to on side
105b21lbtossed up on leg , nudges it and misses off his pad
105b30Herath to Steyn
flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to mid on
105b46SIX!! tossed up on middle stump, lofts it over long off for a six
105b50tossed up on middle, defends it carefully
105b60full on off stump, drives it back to the bowler
End of over 106:(7 runs scored) South Africa 229-7 (Amla 115*, 285 balls, Steyn 17*, 27 balls)




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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
106b10Lakmal to Amla
length delivery around off stump, prsses forward and blocks it well
106b20good length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it down to off side for a blob
106b30short delivery on off stump, hops up and defends it down
106b40fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob
106b50too full delivery around off stump, defends it to off side
106b60short length delivery outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob
End of over 107:(0 runs scored) South Africa 229-7 (Amla 115*, 291 balls, Steyn 17*, 27 balls)
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107b11Herath to Steyn
flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for one
107b21Herath to Amla
comes on the front foot and drives it to extra cover
107b30Herath to Steyn
Steyn misses it completely, he gets forward to defend as the ball turns sharply away from him
107b40tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
107b50flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side
107b60fuller delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
End of over 108:(2 runs scored) South Africa 231-7 (Amla 116*, 292 balls, Steyn 18*, 32 balls)
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MDK Perera comes on to bowl
108b10Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery on the stump, nudges it to on side for a blob
108b20flatter delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
108b31drifting on leg, Amla clips it to mid-wicket
108b40Perera to Steyn
fullish delivery on off stump, turns it to on side
108b50flatter delivery on off stump, defends it
108b60quicker delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
End of over 109:(1 run scored) South Africa 232-7 (Amla 117*, 295 balls, Steyn 18*, 35 balls)
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109b10Herath to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
109b20fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to on side
109b30quicker delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
109b41stays in the crease and works it to deep square leg
109b50Herath to Steyn
tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it
109b60fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side
End of over 110:(1 run scored) South Africa 233-7 (Amla 118*, 299 balls, Steyn 18*, 37 balls)
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110b11Perera to Amla
gets deep in the crease and works it ot midwicket
110b20Perera to Steyn
pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
110b30too full delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side
110b40flighted delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it
110b50tossed up delivery on the pads, Steyn drives it down back to the bowler
110b60quicker delivery outside off stump, defends it and misses
End of over 111:(1 run scored) South Africa 234-7 (Amla 119*, 300 balls, Steyn 18*, 42 balls)




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09:12 GMT: End of the session's play
09:12 GMT: Day 3: Tea Break..
09:35 GMT: Start of session's play
Welcome Back..
111b10Herath to Amla
loopy delivery on off stump, presses forward and blocks it
111b20tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
111b30flatter delivery on the pads, punches it back to the bowler
111b41fuller delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler
111b50Herath to Steyn
pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
111b60fullish delivery on the stumps, works it to square leg for blob
End of over 112:(1 run scored) South Africa 235-7 (Amla 120*, 304 balls, Steyn 18*, 44 balls)
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112b10Perera to Amla
full delivery on off stump, pads it back to the bowler
112b21sliding in from outside off stump, dabs it infront of the point
112b30Perera to Steyn
fullish and on off, forward and smothered into covers
112b40tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side
112b50pitched up delivery on the stumps, blocks it to leg side, no run available
112b60short delivery on off stump, Steyn gets back and truns it but misses off his pad
End of over 113:(1 run scored) South Africa 236-7 (Amla 121*, 306 balls, Steyn 18*, 48 balls)
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113b11Herath to Amla
flatter delivery on off stump, drives it to long off
113b20Herath to Steyn
flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side
113b30floated delivery on the stumps, Steyn blocks it off the front foot
113b41full length delivery on teh stumps, smashes it to mid on for a single
113b50Herath to Amla
pitched up delivery on the stumps, clps it down to backward square leg
113b60pitched up delivery outside off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
End of over 114:(2 runs scored) South Africa 238-7 (Amla 122*, 309 balls, Steyn 19*, 51 balls)
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114b10Perera to Steyn
fullish delivery outside off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob
114b20tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it off the back foot
114b30quicker delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it
114b40pittched up delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side
114b50quicker delviery on off stump, blocks it to on side for a blob
114b60fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to short leg
End of over 115:(0 runs scored) South Africa 238-7 (Amla 122*, 309 balls, Steyn 19*, 57 balls)
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115b10Herath to Amla
turning in from outside leg, glances it and misses
115b21fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side for a quick single
115b30Herath to Steyn
flighted delivery around leg stump, Steyn dances down the track and lofts it but does not connect, keeper misses the stumping chance
115b40flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back
115b56SIX!! flighted delivery on off stump, lofts it over long off for a mighty six
115b60tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it well to off side
End of over 116:(7 runs scored) South Africa 245-7 (Amla 123*, 311 balls, Steyn 25*, 61 balls)




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116b11Perera to Amla
tossed up delivery on the stumps, turns it to deep midwicket
116b20Perera to Steyn
flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back
116b30tossed up again on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
116b40flighted delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side
116b50quicker delivery just otuside off stump, defends it off the front foot
116b61fullish delivery on leg stump, truns it to backward square leg for one
End of over 117:(2 runs scored) South Africa 247-7 (Amla 124*, 312 balls, Steyn 26*, 66 balls)
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117b10Herath to Steyn
flighted delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler
117b20tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to short leg
117b34FOUR!! fligthed delivery on off stump, lofts it to long off for a fence four
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 250 took 117.3 overs
117b40floated delivery on leg stump, blocks it to off side
117b50full length ball just outside off stump, dances down the track and mistimely lofts it to long off, Sangakara gets under it and takes a high catch, South Africa are 8 down now
Steyn c Sangakkara b Herath (30 runs, 71 balls, 2x4, 2x6)
Imran Tahir comes in to bat
117b61Herath to Amla
overpitched ball on leg stump, nudges it to backward square leg and takes a quick run
End of over 118:(5 runs scored) South Africa 252-8 (Amla 125*, 313 balls, Imran Tahir 0*, 0 balls)
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118b10Perera to Amla
fuller in length on middle, blocks it to leg side
118b20fuller in length just outside off, drives it to cover
118b30floated delivery just outside off, defends it back
118b41fullish delivery on the pads, clips it to square leg
118b50Perera to Imran Tahir
flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side
118b60fuller ball just outside off, blocks it to off side
End of over 119:(1 run scored) South Africa 253-8 (Amla 126*, 317 balls, Imran Tahir 0*, 2 balls)
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119b10Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on the pads, blocks it to leg side
119b20leg break on leg stump, pads it away to leg side
119b30full length delivery on off, drives it back to the bowler
119b41turn and bounce on off stump, gloves it to third man for a single
119b50Herath to Imran Tahir
floated delivery just outside leg, blocks it to leg side
119b64bit short outside off, cuts it to deep cover for a four
End of over 120:(5 runs scored) South Africa 258-8 (Amla 127*, 321 balls, Imran Tahir 4*, 4 balls)
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120b10Perera to Amla
fuller in length around off, pushes it back
120b20floated delivery on off, drives it to mid off
120b30full length ball on the stumps, blocks it
120b41half volley on the pads, clips it to deep mid wicket
120b50Perera to Imran Tahir
flatter delivery outside off, blocks it but does not connect
120b60fullish delivery outside off stump, drives it but does not connect
End of over 121:(1 run scored) South Africa 259-8 (Amla 128*, 325 balls, Imran Tahir 4*, 6 balls)




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121b10Herath to Amla
bounce just outside off, defends it to off side
121b20leg break on middle, pitching outside leg stump, pads it to off side
121b30fuller in length around off, blocks it to leg side
121b41quicker delivery on the stumps, turns it to mid wicket
121b52Herath to Imran Tahir
half volley on off stump, drills it to long on for a brace
121b60full length delivery on off, blocks it to off side
End of over 122:(3 runs scored) South Africa 262-8 (Amla 129*, 329 balls, Imran Tahir 6*, 8 balls)
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122b10Perera to Amla
full length delivery around off, blocks it to off side
122b20flatter delivery just outside off, blocks it to leg side
122b30tossed up ball just outside off, blocks it to off side
122b41pitched up delivery just outside off, pushes it to cover fielder
122b50Perera to Imran Tahir
half volley on the pads, blocks it to leg side
122b60flighted delivery on off, drives it to cover
End of over 123:(1 run scored) South Africa 263-8 (Amla 130*, 333 balls, Imran Tahir 6*, 10 balls)
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123b10Herath to Amla
full length delivery on the stumps, blocks it to leg side
123b20pitched up on the stumps, defends it to leg side
123b30fuller in length just outside off, blocks it to leg side
123b40bounce on off stump, pushes it back to the bowler
123b50tossed up delivery around leg stump, blocks it to leg side
123b60floated delivery on middle, drives it back to the bowler
End of over 124:(0 runs scored) South Africa 263-8 (Amla 130*, 339 balls, Imran Tahir 6*, 10 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
124b10Mendis to Imran Tahir
full length ball on the stumps, blocks it to leg side
124b20flatter delivery on off, defends it to off side
124b30pitched up on off, blocked
124b41fuller on leg, clips it to square leg
124b51Mendis to Amla
pitched up delivery on the stumps, works it to deep mid wicket
124b64; 1nbMendis to Imran Tahir
full length ball on the stumps, slaps it to deep square leg
124b70fuller in length just outside off, leans forward and blocks it to off side
End of over 125:(7 runs scored) South Africa 270-8 (Amla 131*, 340 balls, Imran Tahir 11*, 16 balls)
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South Africa trail by 151 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the 1st innings
125b10Herath to Amla
fuller in length on the stumps, drives it back
125b20tossed up delivery on the stumps, pitching outside leg, leaves it and ball hits his pads
125b30pitched up delivery on leg stump, blocks it to leg side
125b40flatter delivery on the stumps, comes forward and gets leading edge to off side
125b50floated delivery on leg stump, defends it to leg side
125b60fuller in length on the stumps, blocks it
End of over 126:(0 runs scored) South Africa 270-8 (Amla 131*, 346 balls, Imran Tahir 11*, 16 balls)




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126b11Mendis to Imran Tahir
full length ball on off, slaps it to deep mid wicket
126b20Mendis to Amla
fuller delivery on off stump, works it to square leg
126b30slider outside off stump, carves it and misses
126b41fullish delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket for one
126b50Mendis to Imran Tahir
pitched up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid off
126b60flatter delivery onteh stumps, blocks it well outside off
End of over 127:(2 runs scored) South Africa 272-8 (Amla 132*, 349 balls, Imran Tahir 12*, 19 balls)
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127b10Herath to Amla
tossed up delivery on off stump, pushes it to cover
127b20flatter delivery on middle stump, blocks it to slip
127b30pitched up delivery on leg stump, kicks it away from body
127b40flighted delivery on the stump, leaves it alone
127b50fuller delivery on the stumps, blocks it
127b60works it to leg side for a blob
End of over 128:(0 runs scored) South Africa 272-8 (Amla 132*, 355 balls, Imran Tahir 12*, 19 balls)
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10:32 GMT: Drinks interval
10:41 GMT: Play resumes
MDK Perera comes on to bowl
128b11Perera to Imran Tahir
fuller delivery on off, whips it to backward square leg
128b20Perera to Amla
floated onoff stump, defends it back to the bowler
128b30fullish delivery on the stump, blocks it well
128b41pushes it to off for a quick single
128b50Perera to Imran Tahir
flat and on the pads, worked past short leg
128b60straightening on middle, Tahir blocks it towards mid-wicket
End of over 129:(2 runs scored) South Africa 274-8 (Amla 133*, 358 balls, Imran Tahir 13*, 22 balls)
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BAW Mendis comes on to bowl
129b10Mendis to Amla
drifting in from outside off stump, blocks it well
129b20shortish delivery on off stump, cuts it down to sweeper cover
129b30darted wide outside off, nothing doing from Amla
129b41pitched up delivery on the stumps, steers it to deep point for a single
129b52Mendis to Imran Tahir
good length delivery on the stumps, truns it to on side for a couple of runs
129b60pitched up delivery on off stump, works it to point for a blob
End of over 130:(3 runs scored) South Africa 277-8 (Amla 134*, 362 balls, Imran Tahir 15*, 24 balls)
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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl
130b10Lakmal to Amla
length delivery on middle stump, clips it to midwicket
130b20good length delivery on the body, whips it to square leg
130b30full on leg stump, works it to fine leg for a blob
130b40back of length delivery on off stump, punches it to down to long on
130b50length delivery on the stumps, Amla bunts it to midwicket
130b61pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it to cover point for an easy single
End of over 131:(1 run scored) South Africa 278-8 (Amla 135*, 368 balls, Imran Tahir 15*, 24 balls)




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131b10Mendis to Amla
full on leg stump, turns it toward square leg for a blob
131b20full delivery outside of stump, not shot offered
131b30full delivery wide outside off, eases it to cover for no runs
131b41fullish delivery on off stump, punches it down to long on for a run
131b50Mendis to Imran Tahir
fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover, Amla refuses the single
131b60flighte delivery on the stumps, Imran gets behind and defends it back to the bowler
End of over 132:(1 run scored) South Africa 279-8 (Amla 136*, 372 balls, Imran Tahir 15*, 26 balls)
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132b10Lakmal to Amla
fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler
132b20good length delivery seaming in from outside off stump, gets behind the line and blocks it
132b30fullish delivery on off stump, jams it to off side, well stopped by the fielder
132b40yorker delivery on the stumps, turns it to midwicket
132b50fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side
132b60back of length delivery down the leg side, glances it and misses
End of over 133:(0 runs scored) South Africa 279-8 (Amla 136*, 378 balls, Imran Tahir 15*, 26 balls)
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HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl
133b10Herath to Imran Tahir
flighted delivery on middle stump, taps it to point
133b20tossed up delivery on the stumps, clips it to short leg
133b30flatter delivery on the stumps, defends it to on side
133b40floated delivery on the stumps, pads it away from body
133b50turning in from outside leg, Tahir defends it off the back foot
133b60CAUGHT!! loopy delivery on leg stump, Tahir makes room and lofts it with full power but the ball gets a leading edge in the air towards long off, where Tharanga snaffles the take
Imran Tahir c Tharanga b Herath (15 runs, 32 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
End of over 134:(0 runs scored) South Africa 279-9 (Amla 136*, 378 balls)
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M Morkel comes in to bat
MDK Perera comes on to bowl
134b10Perera to Amla
flighted delivery on the pads, blocks it well back
134b22short delivery outside off stump, cuts it square third man for a couple
134b30flatter delivery on the stumps, dabs it to on side
134b41fired full outside off, jammed out in front of square on the off-side
134b50Perera to Morkel
GONE!! tossed up delivery on the stumps, Morkel tries to push forward but gets an inside edge towards short leg, whre Silva dives and takes an epic blinder and celebrates
Morkel c Silva b Perera (0 runs, 1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Last over 135:(3 runs scored) South Africa 282 all out (Amla 139*, 382 balls)
11:07 GMT: End of innings
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