AN Petersen and D Elgar to open the batting | |||
08:15 GMT: Start of innings | |||
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
0 | b1 | 2 | Lakmal to Petersen good length ball on middle stump, seaming away to off, turns it to deep square leg for a single |
0 | b2 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler |
0 | b3 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to point |
0 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside off, seaming away to off, left alon |
0 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, tries to turn it but misses, the ball hits his thigh pad |
0 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
1 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Elgar good in length outside off, turning away to off, defends |
1 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Petersen fuller in length on middle stump, turns it to short leg |
1 | b3 | 0 | tossed up outside off, drives it back to the bowler |
1 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
1 | b5 | 0 | Got 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) | |||
© Lancashire CCC | F du Plessis comes in to bat | ||
1 | b6 | 0 | Herath 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
2 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Elgar short of a good length on middle stump, seaming in, defends it to point |
2 | b2 | 0 | short length ball outside leg, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler |
2 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside leg, seaming in, drives it to extra cover |
2 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside off, left alone |
2 | b5 | 0 | good in length outside off, seaming in, drives it to point |
2 | b6 | 1lb | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
3 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Elgar good length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
3 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
3 | b3 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
3 | b4 | 0 | tossed up outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
3 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
3 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
4 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to du Plessis short in length outside off, shoulders arms at it |
4 | b2 | 0 | short in length outside off, seaming away to off, shoulders arms at it |
4 | b3 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to point |
4 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowler |
4 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, ignored |
4 | b6 | 1 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
5 | b1 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis length ball outside off, seaming in, defends it to mid on |
5 | b2 | 0 | good in length outside off, defends it back to the bowler |
5 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
5 | b4 | 0 | short in length on middle stump, defends |
5 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, turning in, drives it to mid on |
5 | b6 | 2 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
Round the wicket | |||
6 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Elgar bouncer outside off, seaming in, ducks |
6 | b2 | 0 | bouncer outside off, seaming away to off, ignored |
6 | b3 | 0 | bouncer outside off, seaming in, tries to defend it but misses |
6 | b4 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it back to the bowlr |
6 | b5 | 0 | short of a good length outside off, seaming in, defends it to back to the bowler |
6 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
7 | b1 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis on length outside off, turning in, defends it to short leg |
7 | b2 | 6 | good in length outside off, lofts it to long-off for four |
7 | b3 | 0 | good length ball outside leg, turning in, defends it to off |
7 | b4 | 0 | short in length outside leg, turning in, leaves it and watches it struck his pad |
7 | b5 | 0 | short ball outside leg, pads it away |
7 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
8 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Elgar good in length outside off, turning in, defends |
8 | b2 | 0 | on length outside leg, drives it to mid-wicket |
8 | b3 | 0 | Out! 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 | |||
8 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Amla good in length outside off, left alone |
8 | b5 | 0 | length ball outside off, ignored |
8 | b6 | 0 | on 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
9 | b1 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis short in length outside off, turning away to off, defends it to off |
9 | b2 | 0 | on length on off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
9 | b3 | 0 | short length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to point\ |
9 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to off |
9 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on middle stump, defends it back to the bowler |
9 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla short in length outside off, defends it to leg |
10 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to silly point |
10 | b3 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, defends |
10 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, turning in, defends it to off |
10 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, tries to defend it but gets an edge to off |
10 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
11 | b1 | 0 | Mendis 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 |
11 | b2 | 0 | short in length outside leg, turning in, defends it to short leg |
11 | b3 | 0 | short in length outside leg, defends it to leg |
11 | b4 | 0 | short length ball outside off, turning away to off, defends it back to the bowler |
11 | b5 | 0 | fuller in length outside leg, turns it to square leg |
11 | b6 | 4 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
12 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla good in length outside off, defends it to off |
12 | b2 | 1 | fuller in length outside off, drives it to extra cover |
12 | b3 | 0 | Perera to du Plessis length ball outside off, turning in, defendsw it back to the bowler |
12 | b4 | 0 | tossed up outside off, turning in, turns it to mid-wicket |
12 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, tries to defend it but misses |
12 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
13 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla short in length outside off, left alone |
13 | b2 | 1 | short ball outside leg, turns it to square leg |
13 | b3 | 0 | Mendis to du Plessis good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to off |
13 | b4 | 0 | good in length outside off, drives it to mid-wicket |
13 | b5 | 0 | on length outside leg, drives it to mid on |
13 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
14 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla fuller in length on middle stump, defends it to leg |
14 | b2 | 0 | on length outside leg, turns it to short leg |
14 | b3 | 0 | on length outside leg, defends it to off |
14 | b4 | 0 | fuller in length outside leg, drives it to mid-wickety |
14 | b5 | 0 | on length outside off, defends it to off |
14 | b6 | 0 | on 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
15 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to du Plessis tossed outside off, drives it to extra cover |
15 | b2 | 0 | on length outside off, turning in, defends it back to the bowler |
15 | b3 | 0 | good in length outside off, drives it to mid off |
15 | b4 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to off |
15 | b5 | 4 | short in length outside off, turning in, lobs it to long-on for four |
15 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
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 | |||
16 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla good in length outside off, turning in, defends it to off |
16 | b2 | 0 | length ball outside off, defends it to point |
16 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside leg, defends it to short leg |
16 | b4 | 0 | on length outside off, drives it to mid off |
16 | b5 | 0 | short in length outside off, turning in, defends it to cover |
16 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
17 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to du Plessis good in length outside off, left alonre |
17 | b2 | 0 | short length ball outside off, left alone |
17 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length outside off, defends it to off |
17 | b4 | 0 | short 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 |
17 | b5 | 0 | bouncer outside off, seaming in, ducks |
17 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
18 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery outside off stump, defends it down the track |
18 | b2 | 0 | floated delivery outside off stump, dabs it down to on side |
18 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, punches it back to the bowler |
18 | b4 | 1 | flatter delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a single |
18 | b5 | 0 | Perera to du Plessis tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
18 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
19 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla bumper delivery jsut outside off stump, Amla sways from the line |
19 | b2 | 0 | tad short delivery on off stump, Amla punches it down to cover |
19 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, Amla gets down on one knee and defends it back to the bowler |
19 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, Amla stays in the crease and drives hard at it to extra cover for a blob |
19 | b5 | 0 | full lenght delivery on off stump, Amla gets behind and defends it down back to Lakmal, no run available |
19 | b6 | 1 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
20 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, comes down and blocks it |
20 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, defends it to short leg for a blob |
20 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, defends it softly back to the bowler |
20 | b4 | 0 | full delivery on off stump, squeezes it to mid off for a blob |
20 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery around off stump, punches it down to mid off |
20 | b6 | 0 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
21 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to du Plessis back of length delivery on off stump, du Plessis gets behind and defends it down back |
21 | b2 | 1 | banged short delivery on the stumps, hops up and pulls it to fine leg for one |
21 | b3 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla pitched up delivery on off stump, stays in the crease and knocks it to cover for a blob |
21 | b4 | 0 | fuller length delivery on off stump, Amla gets back and drives hard at it to mid off |
21 | b5 | 0 | bouncer delivery on the stumps, Amla drops his wrists and ducks under it, keeper takes the ball |
21 | b6 | 1 | shortish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
22 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla slower delivery on of stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
22 | b2 | 1 | drifting onto the pads, Amla nudges it to square leg for one run |
22 | b3 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis flighted delivery outside off stump, clubs it to extra cover for a blob |
22 | b4 | 0 | floated delivery on the pads, defends it gently to on side |
22 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it down the pitch |
22 | b6 | 0 | fullis 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
23 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery outside off stump, blocks it to midwicket |
23 | b2 | 2 | flatter delivery outside off stump, cuts it to third man for two |
23 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery outside off stump, cuts it and misses, appeal for LBW, not respond |
23 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
23 | b5 | 2 | fuller delivery on off stump, dabs it down to third man for a couple for runs |
23 | b6 | 0 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
24 | b1 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it back |
24 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
24 | b3 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, works it on side for a blob |
24 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
24 | b5 | 0 | shorter delivery on the stump, lunges forward and pads it |
24 | b6 | 0 | quicker 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
25 | b1 | 4 | Perera to Amla FOUR!! fullish delivery outside off, drives it and gets an edge to third man for a four |
25 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
25 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob |
25 | b4 | 0 | loopy delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it carefully |
25 | b5 | 0 | drifting in on the stumps, turns it to short midwicket for a blob |
25 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
26 | b1 | 0 | Herath to du Plessis tossed up delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone |
26 | b2 | 0 | quicker delivery on the stumps, gets back and turns it to on side |
26 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, dabs it down to short fine leg |
26 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, lunges forward and drives it back |
26 | b5 | 0 | drifting in from outside off stump, defends it carefully back down the pitch |
26 | b6 | 1 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
27 | b1 | 2 | Perera to du Plessis flighted delivery on the stumps, tucks it to deep midwicket for a couple |
27 | b2 | 0 | quicker delivery just outside off stump, gets down and defends it to off side |
27 | b3 | 0 | turning in on off stump, de Plessis stands up and defends it to on side |
27 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defewns it to with loose bottom hand |
27 | b5 | 1 | full on off stump, eases it down to long on for a single |
27 | b6 | 0 | Perera 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
28 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to du Plessis flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it back |
28 | b2 | 0 | fired delivery down the leg side, tucks it and misses |
28 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery outside off stump, watchfully leaves it |
28 | b4 | 1nb | fuller delivery on the stump, knocks it to short midwicket, no ball |
28 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to cover |
28 | b6 | 0 | flatter delivery on teh stumps, blocks it gently bac to the bowler |
28 | b7 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
29 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla fullish delivery on the pads, defends it to on side |
29 | b2 | 1 | flighted delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
29 | b3 | 0 | Perera to du Plessis fullish delivery on off stump, works it to short midwicket |
29 | b4 | 1 | floated delivery on off stump, blocks it back to the bowler |
29 | b5 | 0 | Perera to Amla full and fired delivery on off stump, defends it back |
29 | b6 | 1 | shorter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
30 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla quicker delivery on off stump, defends it to cover point for a blob |
30 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, defends it down back to the bowler |
30 | b3 | 0 | fired and full just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper |
30 | b4 | 0 | short delivery outside off stump, punches it to backward point |
30 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
30 | b6 | 1 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
31 | b1 | 1 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, jams it to square leg for one |
31 | b2 | 0 | Perera to du Plessis floated delivery on off stump, gets down and defends it back |
31 | b3 | 1 | short delivery on the stump, gets stands and clips it to deep midwicket for one |
31 | b4 | 1 | Perera to Amla fullish delivery on the pads, flicks it to deep midwicket for one |
31 | b5 | 0 | Perera to du Plessis flatter delivery outside off stump, knocks it to midwicket |
31 | b6 | 1 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
32 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to du Plessis fullish delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
32 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stump, turns it to on side for a blbo |
32 | b3 | 1 | tossed up delivery on off stump, works it to on side for one |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 50 took 32.3 overs | |||
32 | b4 | 0 | Mendis to Amla quicker delivery on off stump, bunts it to off side for a blob |
32 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery on middle stump, edges it to cover |
32 | b6 | 1 | googly 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
KDK Vithanage comes on to bowl | |||
33 | b1 | 1 | Vithanage to Amla fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side for one |
33 | b2 | 0 | Vithanage to du Plessis flighted delivery turning away to off, left alone |
33 | b3 | 2 | tossed up delivery down the leg side, sweeps it to short fine leg for a couple |
33 | b4 | 0 | fuller delivery on the stumps defends it to off side |
33 | b5 | 1 | flghted deivery on off stump, blocks it to on side |
33 | b6 | 0 | Vithanage 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10:32 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
10:37 GMT: Play resumes | |||
34 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to du Plessis flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to the bowler |
34 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to midwicket for a blob |
34 | b3 | 1 | flighted delivery outside off stump, turns it to backward sqaure leg for one |
34 | b4 | 4 | Mendis to Amla FOUR!!! full toss delivery on off stump, punches it to deep extra cover for a four |
34 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery outside off stump, defends it and misses |
34 | b6 | 1 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
35 | b1 | 0 | Vithanage to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to point |
35 | b2 | 1 | fuller delivery on the stumps, paddles it to long leg |
35 | b3 | 1 | Vithanage 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 | |||
35 | b4 | 1 | Vithanage to Amla floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover |
35 | b5 | 0 | Vithanage to du Plessis shorter delivery outside off stump, punches it to cover point |
35 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
36 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla tad full delivery on the stumps, Amla gets back and fends it in the on side |
36 | b2 | 0 | back of length delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to on side for a blob |
36 | b3 | 0 | length delivery around off stump, Amla gets half down and taps it to cover |
36 | b4 | 1 | too full delivery on the stumps, Amla gets down and clips it to deep square leg for a run |
36 | b5 | 0 | Lakmal to du Plessis fullish delivery outside off stump, defends it solidly to off side for a blob |
36 | b6 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
37 | b1 | 0 | Vithanage to Amla spinning away to off, Amla leaves it alone |
37 | b2 | 1 | low full toss delivery on leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
37 | b3 | 0 | Vithanage to du Plessis flatter delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
37 | b4 | 4 | FOUR!! flighted delivery on off stump, du Plessis lunges forward and drills it to deep extra cover for a four |
37 | b5 | 1 | shorter delivery on the stumps, gets back and punches it to on side |
37 | b6 | 0 | Vithanage 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
38 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to du Plessis full delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid on for a blob |
38 | b2 | 0 | GONE!! 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 | |||
38 | b3 | 0 | Lakmal to de Villiers pitched up delivery on off stump, pushes it to mid on for a blob |
38 | b4 | 0 | too full delivery around off stump,squeezes the drive to mid off |
38 | b5 | 0 | tad short delivery on leg stump, de Villiers dabs it down the pitch to short leg for a blob |
38 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
39 | b1 | 2 | Vithanage to Amla short delivery wide outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover for a brace |
39 | b2 | 1 | low full toss delivery on off stump, works it to mid wicket for a single |
39 | b3 | 1 | Vithanage to de Villiers googly delivery just outside off stump, de Villiers stays back and punches it to deep extra cover |
39 | b4 | 0 | Vithanage to Amla slower delivery on off stump, Amla comes forward and blocks it |
39 | b5 | 0 | loopy delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone |
39 | b6 | 0 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
40 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to de Villiers fullish delivery on the stump, drives it to mid on for a blob |
40 | b2 | 0 | too full delivery seaming in on middle stump, de Villiers drives it down to mid on for a blob |
40 | b3 | 0 | back of length delivery around off stump, de Villiers lifts his bat adn let's it go |
40 | b4 | 0 | fuller length delivery on the stumps, de Villers drives it past the bowler to mid on |
40 | b5 | 0 | good length delivery around off stump, de Villiers stays in the crease and shoulders arms at it |
40 | b6 | 4 | FOUR!! 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
41 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla tossed up delivery on offstump, blocks it off the front foot |
41 | b2 | 1 | turning onto the pads, turns it ot square leg for one |
41 | b3 | 0 | Herath to de Villiers flighted delivery on middle stump, pads it to on side for a blob |
41 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, works it to cover |
41 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, defends it back to the bowler |
41 | b6 | 0 | slower 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
42 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla fullish delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it back to the bowler |
42 | b2 | 1 | fullish delivery on the pads, Amla gets half across and flicks it to deep midwicket for one |
42 | b3 | 0 | Lakmal to de Villiers tad short delivery on the stumps, de Villiers dabs it down to on side for a blob |
42 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, drives it to off side for a blob |
42 | b5 | 1 | good length on off and middle, de Villiers pushes it back past the bowler |
42 | b6 | 0 | Lakmal 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
43 | b1 | 1 | Herath to de Villiers tossed up delivery outside off stump, drives it to long off |
43 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Amla slower delivery on middle stump, defends it to on side for a blob |
43 | b3 | 0 | turning onto the pads, knocks it to on side for a blob |
43 | b4 | 0 | loopy delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side for a blob |
43 | b5 | 0 | short deliivery on off stump, blcoks it well |
43 | b6 | 2 | sliding 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
44 | b1 | 0 | Perera to de Villiers flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it back |
44 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it down back |
44 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, de Villiers blocks it back |
44 | b4 | 0 | fuller delivery outside off stump, punches it down back |
44 | b5 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, trurns it to on side |
44 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
45 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it |
45 | b2 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, defends it |
45 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, pushes it back |
45 | b4 | 0 | fuller delivery outside off stump, defends it |
45 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery outside off, knocks it to off side |
45 | b6 | 0 | fired 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
46 | b1 | 1 | Perera to de Villiers pitched up delivery on off stump, bunts it to third man |
46 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Amla floated delivery outside off stump, turns it to short leg |
46 | b3 | 0 | tossed up delivery outside off stump, gets back and defends it |
46 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
46 | b5 | 0 | flighted on off, Amla prefers to hang back and block |
46 | b6 | 0 | too 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
47 | b1 | 0 | Herath to de Villiers fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
47 | b2 | 1 | loopy delivery outside off stump, drives it to long off |
47 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Amla slower delivery on leg stump, blocks it back down the track |
47 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on leg stump, pads it to on side for a blob |
47 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery on leg stump, turns it to on side |
47 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
48 | b1 | 1 | Perera to de Villiers tossed up delivery just outside off stump, drives it to mid on for one |
48 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob |
48 | b3 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
48 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, works it to off side for a blob |
48 | b5 | 0 | flat and close to off, Amla pushes it towards cover |
48 | b6 | 2 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
49 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to de Villiers carrom ball well wide of off, leaves it alone |
49 | b2 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, bunts it to cover |
49 | b3 | 1 | pitched up delivery just outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover |
49 | b4 | 2 | Mendis to Amla short delivery just outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover |
49 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
49 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
50 | b1 | 0 | Perera to de Villiers tossed up delivery on off stump, de Villiers defends it to off side for a blob |
50 | b2 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, de Villiers defends it back to the bowler |
50 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it and edges it to on side |
50 | b4 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, blocks it well to on side |
50 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to cover poit for a blob |
50 | b6 | 0 | slower 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
51 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla quicker delivery on the pads, pads it to on side |
51 | b2 | 0 | fired and full delivery on the stumps, pads it away from short leg |
51 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery down the leg side, lifts his bat and pads it away |
51 | b4 | 4 | FOUR!! back of length delivery outside off, punches it to deep extra cover for a fence four |
51 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, gets down and defends it back to the bowler |
51 | b6 | 1 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
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RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
52 | b1 | 1 | Lakmal to Amla good length delivery on the pads, dabs it down to square leg for one run |
52 | b2 | 0 | Lakmal to de Villiers fullish delivery on the pads, de Villiers drives it down back to the bowler |
52 | b3 | 0 | pitched up delivery on the pads, de Villiers gets behind and defends it back |
52 | b4 | 0 | back of length delivery on off stump, de Villiers taps it down to cover point for a blob |
52 | b5 | 0 | good length delivery on the stumps, de Villiers stays in the crease and blocks it |
52 | b6 | 0 | length 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
53 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, Amla defends it off the front foot |
53 | b2 | 1 | back of length delivery on off stump, whips it to midwicket for one |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 100 took 53.2 overs | |||
53 | b3 | 0 | Mendis to de Villiers flighted delivery on the stumps, de Villiers blocks it back |
53 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, gets behind and defends it |
53 | b5 | 2 | back of length delivery outside off stump, cuts it down to sweeper cover |
53 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
54 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla bouncer delivery over the stumps, Amla ducks under it comfortably |
54 | b2 | 1 | pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it down to on side for a single |
54 | b3 | 2 | Lakmal to de Villiers good length delivery outside off stump, cuts it down square of the wicket for a couple |
54 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it down back |
54 | b5 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it |
54 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
55 | b1 | 1 | Mendis 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 | |||
55 | b2 | 1 | Mendis to de Villiers flatter delivery outside off stump, jams it down to sweeper cover |
55 | b3 | 0 | Mendis to Amla quicker delivery outside off stump, Amla punches it down to off side for a blob |
55 | b4 | 4 | FOUR!! fuller delivery on the stumps, flicks it to deep midwicket for a boundary |
55 | b5 | 4 | Another!! turning in from outside leg, Amla clips it to deep square leg for a four |
55 | b6 | 0 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
56 | b1 | 1nb | Lakmal 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 |
56 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!! short delivery down the leg side, pulls it down to fine leg for a four |
56 | b3 | 1wd | banged short delivery over the stumps, wide called |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Amla 28, de Villiers 20) took 108 balls | |||
56 | b4 | 4 | FOUR!! short delivery on the stumps, pulls it down to backward square leg for a four |
56 | b5 | 0 | short delivery outside off stump, punches is down to mid off for a blob |
56 | b6 | 4 | FOUR!! shortish delivery down the leg side, pulls it down to backward square leg for a four |
56 | b7 | 0 | shorter delivery outside off stump, de Villiers no shot offered |
56 | b8 | 1nb | banged short delivery just outside off stump, no ball called by Billy |
56 | b9 | 0 | good 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
57 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Amla flighted delivery outside off stump, Amla drives it to mid off for one |
57 | b2 | 1 | Herath to de Villiers floated delivery outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover |
57 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery on the stumps, drives it down back to the bowler |
57 | b4 | 1 | tossed up delivery on off stump, jams it down to cover for an easy single |
57 | b5 | 0 | Herath to de Villiers turning away to off stump, de Villiers no shot offered |
57 | b6 | 1 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
58 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to de Villiers bouncer delivery down the leg side, de Villiers gets across and leaves it |
58 | b2 | 0 | short delivery on the stumps, sways out of the line |
58 | b3 | 0 | pitched up delivery on the stumps, defends it down to on side |
58 | b4 | 1nb | too short delivery on the stumps, no ball |
58 | b5 | 0 | good 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 |
58 | b6 | 0 | banged short delivery on the stumps, de Villers ducks under it and let's it go |
58 | b7 | 0 | length 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
59 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla too full delivery on off stump, Amla defends it to on side |
59 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to off side |
59 | b3 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob |
59 | b4 | 0 | floated delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
59 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot |
59 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
60 | b1 | 1nb | Lakmal to de Villiers short delivery outside off stump, works it to on side |
60 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on leg stump, defends it to on side |
60 | b3 | 0 | short delivery on the stumps, turns it to short midwicket |
60 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob |
60 | b5 | 0 | bouncer delivery on the stumps, angling in , defends it down to on side |
60 | b6 | 0 | back of length delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket |
60 | b7 | 0 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
61 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, punches is down to mid off |
61 | b2 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
61 | b3 | 0 | slower delivery on off stump, blocks it off the fornt foot |
61 | b4 | 4 | FOUR!! flighted delivery on the stumps, Amla gets back and drives it to sweeper cover |
61 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery around off stump, defends it to off side |
61 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
62 | b1 | 1 | Perera to de Villiers flighted delivery outside off stump, drives it to long on |
62 | b2 | 1 | Perera to Amla flatter delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket |
62 | b3 | 0 | Perera to de Villiers flatter delivery outside off stump, punches it back to the bowler |
62 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to cover for a blob |
62 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, de Villiers gets back and blocks it |
62 | b6 | 0 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
63 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob |
63 | b2 | 0 | slower delivery on off stump, Amla leaves forward and defends it |
63 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
63 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on leg stump, defends it off the front foot |
63 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
63 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
64 | b1 | 1 | Perera to de Villiers short delivery down the leg side, de Villiers pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single |
64 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Amla fullish delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
64 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery just outside off stump, punches it to cover for a blob |
64 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery around off stump, flicks it to midwicket |
64 | b5 | 0 | full delivery down the leg side, flicks it to on side |
64 | b6 | 0 | quicker 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
05:32 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
05:38 GMT: Play resumes | |||
65 | b1 | 0 | Herath to de Villiers flighted delivery outside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
65 | b2 | 0 | full dleivery outside off stump, blocks it to on side |
65 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends it of the front foot |
65 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, punches it to short cover |
65 | b5 | 0 | full and fired delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone |
65 | b6 | 1 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
66 | b1 | 0 | Perera to de Villiers full delivery on off stump, drives it back to the bowler |
66 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!! flatter delivery on off stump, smahshes it to long off for a four |
66 | b3 | 0 | slower delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot |
66 | b4 | 0 | full delivery on off, defends it to off side for a blob |
66 | b5 | 0 | full delivery on the stumps, drives it to mid on |
66 | b6 | 0 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
67 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side |
67 | b2 | 0 | fuller delivery on leg stump, turns it to on side |
67 | b3 | 1 | pitched up delivery outside off stump, drives it to mid off |
67 | b4 | 0 | Herath to de Villiers fuller delivery again on the stumps, turns it to on side |
67 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, drives it back to the bowler |
67 | b6 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
68 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot |
68 | b2 | 0 | fuller delivery on the stumps, turns it to short leg for a blob |
68 | b3 | 1 | on the leg stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a single |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 150 took 68.3 overs | |||
68 | b4 | 0 | Perera 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 | |||
68 | b5 | 0 | Perera to de Kock fullish delivery just outside off stump, defends it to off side |
68 | b6 | 0 | BOWLED!! 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
JP Duminy comes in to bat | |||
69 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flighted delivery on the stumps, Amla defends |
69 | b2 | 1 | full delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
69 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Duminy Duminy hangs back and blocks the flighted delivery into the off-side |
69 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob |
69 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob |
69 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
70 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla full delivery down the leg side, blocks it to short leg |
70 | b2 | 0 | too full delivery around off stump, digs it out back |
70 | b3 | 1 | yorker delivery on off stump, digs it out to cover for one |
70 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it |
70 | b5 | 2 | full delivery down the leg side, glances it to fine leg for a couple |
70 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
71 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla turning in from outside off stump, Amla pads it away |
71 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery down the leg side, Amla pads, it again |
71 | b3 | 0 | spinning in from outside leg, defends it to on side |
71 | b4 | 0 | full and straight delivery on the stumps, defends it gently |
71 | b5 | 0 | no shot offered from Amla and he takes it on the pad as it pitched outside leg |
71 | b6 | 0 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
72 | b1 | 1 | Perera to Duminy fuller delivery on off stump, drives it to long on |
72 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Amla flatter delivery on the stumps, turns it to square leg for a blob |
72 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, digs it out back to the bowler |
72 | b4 | 0 | nicely forward to this one, Amla defends well |
72 | b5 | 0 | full delivery on off stump, defends it off the front foot to off side |
72 | b6 | 1 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
73 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla fuller delivery donw the leg side, defends it to on side |
73 | b2 | 2 | flatter delivery down the leg side, flicks it to backward square leg for a couple |
73 | b3 | 0 | tossed up delivery down the leg side, glances it and misses |
73 | b4 | 0 | fuller delivery on leg stump, defends it off the front foot |
73 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on leg stump, lunges forward and defends it |
73 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
74 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to on side |
74 | b2 | 0 | floated delivery on leg stump, defends it easily back |
74 | b3 | 0 | low full toss delivery on leg stump, gets across and defends it |
74 | b4 | 0 | too full delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side for a blob |
74 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery down the leg side, blocks it comfortably |
74 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
75 | b1 | 1 | Mendis to Amla fuller delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for a single |
75 | b2 | 0 | Mendis to Duminy too full delivery on the stumps, Duminy bloks it off the front foot |
75 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery on the pads, defends it down back to the bowler for a blob |
75 | b4 | 0 | sliding in from outside off stump, Duminy kicks it away from the stumps |
75 | b5 | 0 | slightly full delivery outside off stump, kicks it out but is beats everyone |
75 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
76 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to cover for a blob |
76 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it off the front foot |
76 | b3 | 3 | flighted delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for three runs |
76 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Duminy flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it back to the bowler |
76 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery on the pads, blocks it down back to the bowler |
76 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
77 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla spinning away to off stump, Amla watchfully leaves it |
77 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, slices it down to cover point |
77 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler |
77 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob |
77 | b5 | 0 | flighted delivery outside off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
77 | b6 | 0 | on 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
78 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it well back |
78 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on the pads, blocks it down back to the bowler |
78 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it well to on side |
78 | b4 | 0 | flighed delivery down the leg side, blocks it to off side |
78 | b5 | 0 | full and fired delivery on the stumps, gets forward and defends it |
78 | b6 | 0 | on 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
79 | b1 | 1 | Mendis to Amla flatter delivery outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover |
79 | b2 | 0 | Mendis to Duminy turning in from outside off stump, Duminy pads it away form body |
79 | b3 | 0 | back of length delivery down the leg side, dabs it down to fine leg |
79 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery outside off stump, pads it to off side |
79 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery on the stumps, defends it off the back foot |
79 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
80 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery on the stumps, defends it to short leg |
80 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot |
80 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery on the pad, Amla blocks it gently back to the bowler |
80 | b4 | 0 | quicker delivery outside off stump, blocks it down the pitch |
80 | b5 | 0 | drifting in fron outside off stump, turns it to on side for a blob |
80 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
81 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler |
81 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob |
81 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery outside off stump, defends it to off side for a blob |
81 | b4 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, Duminy pads it away |
81 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it on the fron foot to off side |
81 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
06:31 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
06:32 GMT: Day 3: Lunch Break.. | |||
07:11 GMT: Start of session's play | |||
82 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla flighted delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
82 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
82 | b3 | 1 | flatter delivery on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket |
82 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Duminy flighted delivery on off stump, defends it and missses |
82 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery outside off stump, blocks it off the back foot |
82 | b6 | 0 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
83 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla fligthed delivery on the stumps, punches it down to mid off |
83 | b2 | 0 | turning in from outside off stump, Amla blocks it to point |
83 | b3 | 0 | peresses forward and defends it to off side |
83 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery around off stump, blocks it to mid on for a blob |
83 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery just outside off stump, leaves it alone |
83 | b6 | 1 | shorter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
84 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla floated delivery on off stump, turns it down to on side |
84 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!! short delivery down the leg side, nudges it down to fine leg for a four |
84 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
84 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery outside off stump, gets behind and defends it |
84 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, Amla blocks it off the front foot |
84 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
85 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Duminy flatter delivery on off stump, works it towards short leg |
85 | b2 | 0 | lunges forward to defend, edges it to slips |
85 | b3 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to point for a blob |
85 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down towards off side |
85 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump,blocks it off the front foot |
85 | b6 | 0 | shorter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
86 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it back down the track |
86 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on off stump, gets back and punchees it to off side |
86 | b3 | 0 | length delivery on off stump, Amla stays in the crease and blocks it |
86 | b4 | 0 | back of length delivery on leg stump, Amla stays back and pusehs it back to the bowler |
86 | b5 | 0 | short length delivery on off stump, Amla blocks it to off side |
86 | b6 | 0 | banged 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
87 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, Duminy kicks it away from stumps |
87 | b2 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler |
87 | b3 | 0 | turning 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 |
87 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler |
87 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it back |
87 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
88 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla pitched up delivery just outside off stump, defends it to on side for a blob |
88 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!!good length delivery outside off stump, punches it down to deep extra cover fence four |
88 | b3 | 0 | back of length delivery jsut outside off stup, leaves it alone for the keeper |
88 | b4 | 2 | shortish delivery outside off stump, Amla hops up and slices it square of the wicket |
88 | b5 | 0 | good length delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side |
88 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
89 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Duminy tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side for a blob |
89 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it gently back |
89 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
89 | b4 | 0 | STUMPED!! 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 | |||
89 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Philander tossed up delivery on off stump, gets behind and defends it back |
89 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
90 | b1 | 4 | Lakmal to Amla FOUR!! short delivery just outside off stump, hops up and drives it down the ground to sweeper cover for a four |
90 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on off stump, blocks it and misses |
90 | b3 | 0 | short length delivery on off stump, punches it uppishly to cover, where Silva drops it |
90 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
90 | b5 | 0 | back of length delivery on off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob |
90 | b6 | 0 | length 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
91 | b1 | 2 | Herath to Philander tossed up delivery on the stumps, punches it square of the wicket |
91 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it well back |
91 | b3 | 0 | shapping in but turning away to off stump, blocks it and misses |
91 | b4 | 0 | fuller ball on off stump, jams it to short midwicket |
91 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on offf stump, defends it to off side |
91 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
92 | b1 | 1 | Lakmal to Amla short length delivery down the leg side, tucks it to mid onfor a quick single |
92 | b2 | 0 | Lakmal to Philander good length delivery outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect |
92 | b3 | 1 | pitched up delivery on the stumps, punches it down to short midwicket for a single |
92 | b4 | 4 | Lakmal to Amla FOUR!! tad full delivery on off stump, drives it uppishly to deep extra cover fence four |
92 | b5 | 1 | length delivery around off stump, carves it to sweeper cover |
92 | b6 | 2 | Lakmal 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
93 | b1 | 1 | Herath 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 | |||
93 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Philander tossed up delivery on off stump, pushes it to off side |
93 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it off the front foot |
93 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, pusehs it to mid off |
93 | b5 | 0 | arm-ball on off stump, Philander gets forward and defends it |
93 | b6 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
94 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla leans on the front foot and blocks it with a straight bat |
94 | b2 | 1 | gets back in the crease and whips it to deep square leg |
94 | b3 | 0 | Perera to Philander turning in from outside off stump, cuts it and misses |
94 | b4 | 0 | full delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it |
94 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob |
94 | b6 | 2 | quicker 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
95 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flighted delivery on off stump, defends it gently |
95 | b2 | 2 | turning in from outside off stump, clips it to deep midwicket for a couple |
95 | b3 | 0 | lunges forward and blocks it with the full face of the bat |
95 | b4 | 1lb | quicker delivery on off stump, misses out on the clip shot, the bal hits his pad and rolls towards short third man |
95 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Philander tossed up delivery on the pads, turns it to on side |
95 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
96 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, works it to short leg |
96 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!! fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it to on side |
CricketArchive Oracles say that the South Africa 200 took 96.2 overs | |||
96 | b3 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to cover |
96 | b4 | 0 | pitched up delivery on off stump, works it to off side |
96 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it |
96 | b6 | 0 | bends 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
08:13 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
08:34 GMT: Play resumes | |||
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
97 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Philander flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
97 | b2 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, defends to on side for a blob |
97 | b3 | 1 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for one |
97 | b4 | 1 | Mendis to Amla drifting in from outside off stump, turns it to on side for one |
97 | b5 | 0 | Mendis to Philander bends down and defends it back to the bowler |
97 | b6 | 1 | a 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
98 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Philander tossed up delivery on leg stump, turns it to short leg |
98 | b2 | 0 | BOWLED!! 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 | |||
98 | b3 | 0 | Perera to Steyn tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it |
98 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on the pads, misses out on the clip shot |
98 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
98 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
99 | b1 | 1 | Mendis to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid on |
99 | b2 | 2 | Mendis to Steyn drifting in from outside off stump, nudges it to fine leg |
99 | b3 | 0 | lenges on the front foot and defends it to point |
99 | b4 | 1 | gets deep in the crease and tucks it to backward square leg |
99 | b5 | 0 | Mendis to Amla works it off his pads towards short mid-wicket |
99 | b6 | 0 | leans 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
100 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Steyn tossed up on off stump, gets forward and defends it |
100 | b2 | 0 | fuller on off, turns it to fine leg |
100 | b3 | 3 | turns in sharply, Steyn gets in the crease and manages to tucks it to fine leg |
100 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it |
100 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, blocks it |
100 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
101 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Steyn leans forward and pushes it towards the off-side |
101 | b2 | 4 | FOUR!! powerful shot by Steyn. He comes down the track and drills it over mid-on for a beautiful boundary |
101 | b3 | 0 | gets forward and defends it comfortably |
101 | b4 | 0 | comes on the front foot and blocks it back |
101 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on the pads, blocks it to on side |
101 | b6 | 0 | does 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
102 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla does well again to come on the front foot and blocks it to the off-side |
102 | b2 | 0 | Amla continues to block it solidly |
102 | b3 | 1 | flatter on off, pusehs it to cover |
102 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Steyn quicker on off, turns it to square leg |
102 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on off, defends it |
102 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
103 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery on off, punches it to cover |
103 | b2 | 0 | tossed up on off, defends it back |
103 | b3 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
103 | b4 | 0 | quicker on off stump, pushes it off the front foot |
103 | b5 | 0 | flatter on the stumps, turns it to on side |
103 | b6 | 0 | presses 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
104 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Steyn gets back in the crease and turns it just behind square |
104 | b2 | 0 | stays on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler |
104 | b3 | 1 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side for one run |
104 | b4 | 4 | Mendis to Amla FOUR!! pitched up delivery on off, drives it to deep extra cover |
104 | b5 | 1 | flighted delivery on off, works it to square leg |
104 | b6 | 0 | Mendis 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
105 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla gets down and defends it to on side |
105 | b2 | 1lb | tossed up on leg , nudges it and misses off his pad |
105 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Steyn flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to mid on |
105 | b4 | 6 | SIX!! tossed up on middle stump, lofts it over long off for a six |
105 | b5 | 0 | tossed up on middle, defends it carefully |
105 | b6 | 0 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
106 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla length delivery around off stump, prsses forward and blocks it well |
106 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery just outside off stump, blocks it down to off side for a blob |
106 | b3 | 0 | short delivery on off stump, hops up and defends it down |
106 | b4 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to cover for a blob |
106 | b5 | 0 | too full delivery around off stump, defends it to off side |
106 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
107 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Steyn flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side for one |
107 | b2 | 1 | Herath to Amla comes on the front foot and drives it to extra cover |
107 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Steyn Steyn misses it completely, he gets forward to defend as the ball turns sharply away from him |
107 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
107 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
107 | b6 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
108 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery on the stump, nudges it to on side for a blob |
108 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side |
108 | b3 | 1 | drifting on leg, Amla clips it to mid-wicket |
108 | b4 | 0 | Perera to Steyn fullish delivery on off stump, turns it to on side |
108 | b5 | 0 | flatter delivery on off stump, defends it |
108 | b6 | 0 | quicker 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
109 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
109 | b2 | 0 | fuller delivery on off stump, defends it to on side |
109 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side |
109 | b4 | 1 | stays in the crease and works it to deep square leg |
109 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Steyn tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it |
109 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
110 | b1 | 1 | Perera to Amla gets deep in the crease and works it ot midwicket |
110 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Steyn pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side |
110 | b3 | 0 | too full delivery on the stumps, blocks it to off side |
110 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, gets behind and defends it |
110 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the pads, Steyn drives it down back to the bowler |
110 | b6 | 0 | quicker 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
09:12 GMT: End of the session's play | |||
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111 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla loopy delivery on off stump, presses forward and blocks it |
111 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
111 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on the pads, punches it back to the bowler |
111 | b4 | 1 | fuller delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler |
111 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Steyn pitched up delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side |
111 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
112 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla full delivery on off stump, pads it back to the bowler |
112 | b2 | 1 | sliding in from outside off stump, dabs it infront of the point |
112 | b3 | 0 | Perera to Steyn fullish and on off, forward and smothered into covers |
112 | b4 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, blocks it to off side |
112 | b5 | 0 | pitched up delivery on the stumps, blocks it to leg side, no run available |
112 | b6 | 0 | short 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
113 | b1 | 1 | Herath to Amla flatter delivery on off stump, drives it to long off |
113 | b2 | 0 | Herath to Steyn flighted delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
113 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, Steyn blocks it off the front foot |
113 | b4 | 1 | full length delivery on teh stumps, smashes it to mid on for a single |
113 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Amla pitched up delivery on the stumps, clps it down to backward square leg |
113 | b6 | 0 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
114 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Steyn fullish delivery outside off stump, drives it to extra cover for a blob |
114 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocks it off the back foot |
114 | b3 | 0 | quicker delivery on off stump, gets forward and defends it |
114 | b4 | 0 | pittched up delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
114 | b5 | 0 | quicker delviery on off stump, blocks it to on side for a blob |
114 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
115 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla turning in from outside leg, glances it and misses |
115 | b2 | 1 | fullish delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side for a quick single |
115 | b3 | 0 | Herath to Steyn flighted delivery around leg stump, Steyn dances down the track and lofts it but does not connect, keeper misses the stumping chance |
115 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back |
115 | b5 | 6 | SIX!! flighted delivery on off stump, lofts it over long off for a mighty six |
115 | b6 | 0 | tossed 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
116 | b1 | 1 | Perera to Amla tossed up delivery on the stumps, turns it to deep midwicket |
116 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Steyn flatter delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back |
116 | b3 | 0 | tossed up again on off stump, defends it down back to the bowler |
116 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stumps, turns it to on side |
116 | b5 | 0 | quicker delivery just otuside off stump, defends it off the front foot |
116 | b6 | 1 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
117 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Steyn flighted delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler |
117 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on off stump, defends it to short leg |
117 | b3 | 4 | FOUR!! 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 | |||
117 | b4 | 0 | floated delivery on leg stump, blocks it to off side |
117 | b5 | 0 | full 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 | |||
117 | b6 | 1 | Herath 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
118 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla fuller in length on middle, blocks it to leg side |
118 | b2 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off, drives it to cover |
118 | b3 | 0 | floated delivery just outside off, defends it back |
118 | b4 | 1 | fullish delivery on the pads, clips it to square leg |
118 | b5 | 0 | Perera to Imran Tahir flatter delivery on off stump, defends it to off side |
118 | b6 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
119 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla tossed up delivery on the pads, blocks it to leg side |
119 | b2 | 0 | leg break on leg stump, pads it away to leg side |
119 | b3 | 0 | full length delivery on off, drives it back to the bowler |
119 | b4 | 1 | turn and bounce on off stump, gloves it to third man for a single |
119 | b5 | 0 | Herath to Imran Tahir floated delivery just outside leg, blocks it to leg side |
119 | b6 | 4 | bit 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
120 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla fuller in length around off, pushes it back |
120 | b2 | 0 | floated delivery on off, drives it to mid off |
120 | b3 | 0 | full length ball on the stumps, blocks it |
120 | b4 | 1 | half volley on the pads, clips it to deep mid wicket |
120 | b5 | 0 | Perera to Imran Tahir flatter delivery outside off, blocks it but does not connect |
120 | b6 | 0 | fullish 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
121 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla bounce just outside off, defends it to off side |
121 | b2 | 0 | leg break on middle, pitching outside leg stump, pads it to off side |
121 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length around off, blocks it to leg side |
121 | b4 | 1 | quicker delivery on the stumps, turns it to mid wicket |
121 | b5 | 2 | Herath to Imran Tahir half volley on off stump, drills it to long on for a brace |
121 | b6 | 0 | full 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
122 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla full length delivery around off, blocks it to off side |
122 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery just outside off, blocks it to leg side |
122 | b3 | 0 | tossed up ball just outside off, blocks it to off side |
122 | b4 | 1 | pitched up delivery just outside off, pushes it to cover fielder |
122 | b5 | 0 | Perera to Imran Tahir half volley on the pads, blocks it to leg side |
122 | b6 | 0 | flighted 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
123 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla full length delivery on the stumps, blocks it to leg side |
123 | b2 | 0 | pitched up on the stumps, defends it to leg side |
123 | b3 | 0 | fuller in length just outside off, blocks it to leg side |
123 | b4 | 0 | bounce on off stump, pushes it back to the bowler |
123 | b5 | 0 | tossed up delivery around leg stump, blocks it to leg side |
123 | b6 | 0 | floated 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
124 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Imran Tahir full length ball on the stumps, blocks it to leg side |
124 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on off, defends it to off side |
124 | b3 | 0 | pitched up on off, blocked |
124 | b4 | 1 | fuller on leg, clips it to square leg |
124 | b5 | 1 | Mendis to Amla pitched up delivery on the stumps, works it to deep mid wicket |
124 | b6 | 4; 1nb | Mendis to Imran Tahir full length ball on the stumps, slaps it to deep square leg |
124 | b7 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
South Africa trail by 151 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the 1st innings | |||
125 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla fuller in length on the stumps, drives it back |
125 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, pitching outside leg, leaves it and ball hits his pads |
125 | b3 | 0 | pitched up delivery on leg stump, blocks it to leg side |
125 | b4 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, comes forward and gets leading edge to off side |
125 | b5 | 0 | floated delivery on leg stump, defends it to leg side |
125 | b6 | 0 | fuller 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
126 | b1 | 1 | Mendis to Imran Tahir full length ball on off, slaps it to deep mid wicket |
126 | b2 | 0 | Mendis to Amla fuller delivery on off stump, works it to square leg |
126 | b3 | 0 | slider outside off stump, carves it and misses |
126 | b4 | 1 | fullish delivery on the stumps, flicks it to midwicket for one |
126 | b5 | 0 | Mendis to Imran Tahir pitched up delivery on off stump, drives it to mid off |
126 | b6 | 0 | flatter 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
127 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Amla tossed up delivery on off stump, pushes it to cover |
127 | b2 | 0 | flatter delivery on middle stump, blocks it to slip |
127 | b3 | 0 | pitched up delivery on leg stump, kicks it away from body |
127 | b4 | 0 | flighted delivery on the stump, leaves it alone |
127 | b5 | 0 | fuller delivery on the stumps, blocks it |
127 | b6 | 0 | works 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
10:32 GMT: Drinks interval | |||
10:41 GMT: Play resumes | |||
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
128 | b1 | 1 | Perera to Imran Tahir fuller delivery on off, whips it to backward square leg |
128 | b2 | 0 | Perera to Amla floated onoff stump, defends it back to the bowler |
128 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stump, blocks it well |
128 | b4 | 1 | pushes it to off for a quick single |
128 | b5 | 0 | Perera to Imran Tahir flat and on the pads, worked past short leg |
128 | b6 | 0 | straightening 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
BAW Mendis comes on to bowl | |||
129 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla drifting in from outside off stump, blocks it well |
129 | b2 | 0 | shortish delivery on off stump, cuts it down to sweeper cover |
129 | b3 | 0 | darted wide outside off, nothing doing from Amla |
129 | b4 | 1 | pitched up delivery on the stumps, steers it to deep point for a single |
129 | b5 | 2 | Mendis to Imran Tahir good length delivery on the stumps, truns it to on side for a couple of runs |
129 | b6 | 0 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
RAS Lakmal comes on to bowl | |||
130 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla length delivery on middle stump, clips it to midwicket |
130 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery on the body, whips it to square leg |
130 | b3 | 0 | full on leg stump, works it to fine leg for a blob |
130 | b4 | 0 | back of length delivery on off stump, punches it to down to long on |
130 | b5 | 0 | length delivery on the stumps, Amla bunts it to midwicket |
130 | b6 | 1 | pitched 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
131 | b1 | 0 | Mendis to Amla full on leg stump, turns it toward square leg for a blob |
131 | b2 | 0 | full delivery outside of stump, not shot offered |
131 | b3 | 0 | full delivery wide outside off, eases it to cover for no runs |
131 | b4 | 1 | fullish delivery on off stump, punches it down to long on for a run |
131 | b5 | 0 | Mendis to Imran Tahir fullish delivery on off stump, drives it to sweeper cover, Amla refuses the single |
131 | b6 | 0 | flighte 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
132 | b1 | 0 | Lakmal to Amla fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler |
132 | b2 | 0 | good length delivery seaming in from outside off stump, gets behind the line and blocks it |
132 | b3 | 0 | fullish delivery on off stump, jams it to off side, well stopped by the fielder |
132 | b4 | 0 | yorker delivery on the stumps, turns it to midwicket |
132 | b5 | 0 | fullish delivery on the stumps, blocks it to on side |
132 | b6 | 0 | back 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
HMRKB Herath comes on to bowl | |||
133 | b1 | 0 | Herath to Imran Tahir flighted delivery on middle stump, taps it to point |
133 | b2 | 0 | tossed up delivery on the stumps, clips it to short leg |
133 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, defends it to on side |
133 | b4 | 0 | floated delivery on the stumps, pads it away from body |
133 | b5 | 0 | turning in from outside leg, Tahir defends it off the back foot |
133 | b6 | 0 | CAUGHT!! 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) | ||
Over | Ball | Runs | |
M Morkel comes in to bat | |||
MDK Perera comes on to bowl | |||
134 | b1 | 0 | Perera to Amla flighted delivery on the pads, blocks it well back |
134 | b2 | 2 | short delivery outside off stump, cuts it square third man for a couple |
134 | b3 | 0 | flatter delivery on the stumps, dabs it to on side |
134 | b4 | 1 | fired full outside off, jammed out in front of square on the off-side |
134 | b5 | 0 | Perera 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 | |||
CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Dilruwan Perera in an innings in Test matches |