Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30 local time (8.30 gmt)
Morning from CricInfo and Bloemfontein for the 1st Test between
India and South Africa
South Africa won the toss and are fielding
The bad news for India is that Harbajan Singh has picked up a viral
infection and is nor playing
South Africa have stayed with the team as announced
India team is Das, Dravid, Laxman, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Sehwag,
Dighe, Kumble, Nehra, Srinath, Khan
Pleasant conditions in Bloemfontein with a slight breeze across the
ground
The wicket to be used today is a new one, and does seem to have a
bit of grass, but also some cracks, although they are very small
There are also the odd bare patch just outside off for the right
handers
The surface looks hard but with the wet weather could hold some
moisture that could be exploited by the fielding side
Pollock on winning the toss had no hesitation to field
Gangully says he would also have fielded
The news about Harbajan is that he was hit in the box during net
practice and has aggravated a previous injury
Dighe was also down to play but was changed at the toss after he
pulled a hamstring during the warmup, Dasgupta comes in for him
Mr Da Silva (SRI) and Mr Orchard are the umpires for this test
Das is to take strike and Dravid the other opener
Pollock to take the new ball
In the first session South Africa scored 92 runs off 27.1 overs,
losing three wickets.
Lance Klusener is in cracking form, 29 runs off just 27 balls with
the help of six boundaries. Giving him company is Boucher on 19.
Srinath will bowl the first over after the luncheon break, bowling
around the wicket to Klusener
0.1 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, on line and length, no real
movement, beaten
0.2 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, movement thru the air and off
the pitch, left well alone, although he would have struggled to
reach that
0.3 Pollock to Das, no run, line and length, well forward, solid
looking defensive shot, rolling away to the off
0.4 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, comes back off the seam, left
alone, and nice carry to Boucher
Stiff breeze that Pollock is running into
0.5 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward outside off, tempted,and
pushes at it, beaten
0.6 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, forward, pushes at it, huge
appeal from all behind the stumps, and the bowler, Orchard says
not out
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0
SM Pollock 1-1-0-0 - Willows End
R Dravid 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
TV replay not convincing
1.1 Hayward to Dravid, no run, back of a length, leg side, steps inside
it to Boucher
1.2 Hayward to Dravid, legbye: one run, leg side, bounce, off the thigh
pad down to fine leg
1.3 Hayward to Das, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, comes
back, bounce, high into the pads
1.4 Hayward to Das, no run, too far down the leg side, left alone
1.5 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone outside off, better line from
Hayward who does struggle with line in his opening overs
1.6 Hayward to Das, no run, just outside off, big movement back to the
right hander, left alone
End of over 2 (1 run, maiden) India 1/0
M Hayward 1-1-0-0 - Lock Logan End
R Dravid 0* (2b) SS Das 0* (10b)
2.1 Pollock to Dravid, no run, outside off, back of a length, goes back
but not tempted to play at it
2.2 Pollock to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off, this one leaving
the bat off the seam
3 slips for Pollock, 4 for Hayward
2.3 Pollock to Dravid, no run, left alone just outside off, good leave
2.4 Pollock to Dravid, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
back, gets the bat way above the head, left alone
2.5 Pollock to Dravid, no run, angled in, straightens up, on the back
foot, plays at it, beaten
2.6 Pollock to Dravid, no run, well forward, outside off, no shot, cuts
back into the pad, again a huge appeal, would have gone over the
top says Orchard
End of over 3 (maiden) India 1/0
SM Pollock 2-2-0-0 - Willows End
SS Das 0* (10b) R Dravid 0* (8b)
3.1 Hayward to Das, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
3.2 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, live in this pitch, cuts
back and lift as he leaves
3.3 Hayward to Das, no run, shortish, on line, back, plays off the
chest, outside edge, loops sq on the on side, well wide of short
leg
3.4 Hayward to Das, no run, angled in, defends from the front foot to
short leg
3.5 Hayward to Das, no run, on the back foot, on line, defensively
nudges out to the off
3.6 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, too short, back, chops past
gully to the vacant wide 3rd man area
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 5/0
M Hayward 2-1-4-0 - Lock Logan End
R Dravid 0* (8b) SS Das 4* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Pollock to Dravid, two runs, angled in, back of a length, well
turned off the legs to long leg, good running
4.2 Pollock to Dravid, OUT: on line, moves away, has to play, gets the
outside edge, easy catch to Kallis at 2nd slip
India 7/1, Partnership of 7
R Dravid c Kallis b Pollock 2 (10b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 4* (16b 1x4) SM Pollock 2.2-2-2-1
Laxman to the crease
4.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, just on the niggling length, comes half
forward, defends from the middle of the bat to the off
4.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line, and length, half forward, all
defensive, rolling it to the off
4.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, fullish ball, just outside off, strokes
the drive to mid off area, Ntini does well going to his right,
gets a hand to it
4.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, outside off, moves away a lot, too much
to tempt even a number 11
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 7/1
SM Pollock 3-2-2-1 - Willows End
SS Das 4* (16b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (4b)
5.1 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, again away movement from
Hayward as well, left alone
5.2 Hayward to Das, no run, bouncer, goes over the ducking Das's back
5.3 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, gets up to the rib area,
brushed the gloves, lands safely behind the stumps
5.4 Hayward to Das, no run, gets under another shortish ball
5.5 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, not a bad line, left alone
5.6 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, leans back and lets it go
past with the hands low down and out of the way
End of over 6 (maiden) India 7/1
M Hayward 3-2-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 0* (4b) SS Das 4* (22b 1x4)
6.1 Pollock to Laxman, two runs, goes back, well pushed, a bit away
from the body past cover for Ntini to chase from mid off
6.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, pushed back onto the stumps, defends to
the off
6.3 Pollock to Laxman, no run, again on line and length, goes back,
plays from way back in the crease, defends pushing to the off
6.4 Pollock to Laxman, FOUR, width and short, back, sign of a good
batsman, dispatches the bad ball on the cut past bwd point
6.5 Pollock to Laxman, no run, bouncer, gets down on the haunches, lets
it go over
6.6 Pollock to Laxman, no run, again played from back in the crease,
defensive push towards mid on
End of over 7 (6 runs) India 13/1
SM Pollock 4-2-8-1 - Willows End
SS Das 4* (22b 1x4) VVS Laxman 6* (10b 1x4)
7.1 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, moves away off the seam,
but easily picked up and left alone
7.2 Hayward to Das, no run, fuller ball, on line, playing forward in
the crease, defends to the off
7.3 Hayward to Das, no run, angled into the legs, gets up a bit, beats
the bat into the body protection
7.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone, coming in, good leave
7.5 Hayward to Das, no run, just outside off, shortish, back and chops,
this time straight at Gibbs at bwd point
7.6 Hayward to Das, no run, leg side, back, attempts to glance, clips
the pad through to Boucher
End of over 8 (maiden) India 13/1
M Hayward 4-3-4-0 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 6* (10b 1x4) SS Das 4* (28b 1x4)
8.1 Pollock to Laxman, no run, just outside off, on length, drawn
forward, defends to the off, rolls to bwd point
8.2 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line and length, again defensively
forward, firm push to the off
8.3 Pollock to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, fuller ball, well timed,
great shot, leans into it and firmly timed past cover
8.4 Pollock to Laxman, no run, on line, angled to the legs, forward,
defends to mid on
8.5 Pollock to Laxman, two runs, outside off, back of a length, again
that well timed shot off the back foot, beats covers, but Ntini
this time hauls it in
8.6 Pollock to Laxman, (noball) no run, on line and length, defends to
the off
8.6 Pollock to Laxman, SIX, short, leg side, GREAT shot, gets on the
back foot and hooks it well over bwd sq leg
End of over 9 (13 runs) India 26/1
SM Pollock 5-2-21-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SS Das 4* (28b 1x4) VVS Laxman 18* (17b 2x4 1x6)
Laxman with little preparation in South Africa seems to be timing
the ball close to perfection
9.1 Hayward to Das, no run, shortish ball, gets out the way, leaves
alone
9.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, cuts back a long way, leaves,
goes over the off stump, maybe good judgement by Das
9.3 Hayward to Das, FOUR, outside off, width, cuts it away past bwd
point, taking advantage of ever bad ball
9.4 Hayward to Das, no run, on line and length, cuts back, forward,
defends on the bounce to short leg
9.5 Hayward to Das, one run, full ball, almost a yorker, but does well
dabbing from the front foot into the gap at cover
9.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, just outside off, hurries the shot from
the back foot, defends to the off
End of over 10 (5 runs) India 31/1
M Hayward 5-3-9-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 9* (33b 2x4) VVS Laxman 18* (18b 2x4 1x6)
10.1 Pollock to Das, no run, just outside off, slower ball, left alone,
Boucher has to lean forward to take low down
10.2 Pollock to Das, no run, on the back foot, cuts back, into the pads,
appeal from Pollock and one slip, too high
10.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, well left as he
leaves the ball going away from him off the seam
10.4 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone, just back of a length, came
back, but fairly harmless
10.5 Pollock to Das, no run, fuller ball, away swing and movement, left
alone
10.6 Pollock to Das, (noball) no run, outside off, forward, edges as it
leaves him, brilliant catch low down by Kallis, all to no avail,
stepping over
10.6 Pollock to Das, no run, comes forward, wants to play, pulls the bat
away at the last minute, genuine leave
End of over 11 (1 run) India 32/1
SM Pollock 6-2-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 18* (18b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 9* (40b 2x4)
11.1 Hayward to Laxman, no run, full, quick yorker, best ball from him
this morning, gets the bat to it rolling back down the pitch
11.2 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, on the back foot, short, outside off,
pulls that easily and welforward of sq leg
11.3 Hayward to Laxman, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
firmly punched to backward point, 150.1 kph
11.4 Hayward to Laxman, no run, left alone
11.5 Hayward to Laxman, no run, leg side, steps inside it
11.6 Hayward to Laxman, no run, short, outside off, pulls the head away,
lets it go through
End of over 12 (4 runs) India 36/1
M Hayward 6-3-13-0 - Lock Logan End
SS Das 9* (40b 2x4) VVS Laxman 22* (24b 3x4 1x6)
12.1 Pollock to Das, no run, well forward, from line and length, pushes
to the off, looks for one, sent back as Gibbs comes charging in
12.2 Pollock to Das, no run, angled in, shortish, straightens up, pulls
the bat away on the back foot
12.3 Pollock to Das, no run, left alone outside off, bit to wide and
straight ball
12.4 Pollock to Das, no run, outside off, on length, very good leave,
pulling the bat away at the last possible moment
12.5 Pollock to Das, no run, leg side, shortish, attemps to turn it to
the on side, taken by the keeper
12.6 Pollock to Das, legbye: FOUR, leg side, off the pad, Boucher diving
to the on side has no chance
End of over 13 (4 runs, maiden) India 40/1
SM Pollock 7-3-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 22* (24b 3x4 1x6) SS Das 9* (46b 2x4)
13.1 Hayward to Laxman, three runs, angled at the legs, on the back
foot, punches to the vacant mid wicket, short leg has a long way
to chase
13.2 Hayward to Das, no run, outside off, left alone
Kallis starting to warm up
13.3 Hayward to Das, no run, back of a length, gets up, attempts to work
to the on side, high into the thigh pad
13.4 Hayward to Das, no run, left alone outside off, quick, lifting off
a length
13.5 Hayward to Das, OUT: outside off, back of a length, chops to the
off, too close, plays away from the body, inside edges into the
stumps
India 43/2, Partnership of 36
SS Das b Hayward 9 (50b 2x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 25* (25b 3x4 1x6) M Hayward 6.5-3-16-1
Match State: Drinks
The master comes to the crease
13.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, fullish ball, just outside off,
forward, defends to the off
End of over 14 (3 runs) India 43/2
M Hayward 7-3-16-1 - Lock Logan End
VVS Laxman 25* (25b 3x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 0* (1b)
14.1 Kallis to Laxman, (noball) no run, starts with over stepping, and a
big away swinger left alone
14.1 Kallis to Laxman, no run, better ball, swings it away again, left
alone, started outside off, went further away
14.2 Kallis to Laxman, three runs, fullish ball, away swing again,
drives, in the air butwide of covers, Ntini very quick hauls it in
on the rope
14.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, better line, draws the little man
forward, defends to the off
14.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, fullis ball, swinging away, good ball,
also well played checking the defensive shot to the off
14.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, forward, strokes
to covers
14.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, away swing, forward,
pushing at it, beaten
End of over 15 (4 runs) India 47/2
JH Kallis 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - Willows End
VVS Laxman 28* (28b 3x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 0* (5b)
15.1 Hayward to Laxman, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, on the back
foot, deep into the crease, punches past Gibbs who does not need
to chase
15.2 Hayward to Laxman, OUT: short leg side, hooks, gets the slightest
touch on the bat, good diving catch by Boucher divving to the on
side
India 51/3, Partnership of 8
VVS Laxman c Boucher b Hayward 32 (30b 4x4 1x6)
SR Tendulkar 0* (5b) M Hayward 7.2-3-20-2
Captain Ganguly to the crease
15.3 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, greated by the bouncer, not a good one,
ducks under it, 3 runs short of 3,000 test runs
15.4 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, leg side, forward, turned into the bwd
sq leg
15.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back of a length, angled
across the left hander, nearly plays at it, gets the bat out of
the way with 4 slips and gully waiting
15.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, left alone , back of a length, outside
off
End of over 16 (4 runs) India 51/3
M Hayward 8-3-20-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (5b) SC Ganguly 0* (4b)
Hayward chats to Pollock asking for another over maybe
16.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
16.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, defends the away swinger to
the off
16.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, gets the front foot well
across, then sees it swinging away, left alone
Just seems to have so much time at the crease
16.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone, too wide this time, no
chance of playing at that
16.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, angled in, forward, defends from
length and back to kallis
16.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, fullish ball, gets across to it so
well, strokes to the off, Gibbs denies him any run
End of over 17 (maiden) India 51/3
JH Kallis 2-1-4-0 (1nb) - Willows End
SC Ganguly 0* (4b) SR Tendulkar 0* (11b)
hayward gets his wish and has another over
17.1 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, on line, back of a length, comes half
forward, dabs to the on side, Hayward round to keep them honest
17.2 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, outside off, back, pushes behind sq, in
the air, just short of 3rd slip
17.3 Hayward to Ganguly, two runs, leg side, back, taken off the pads
towards long leg, Ntini in the game again has to go round from
fine leg
17.4 Hayward to Ganguly, FOUR, leg side, cuts to the off, tries to work
it to the on side, leading edge over slips for his 3,000 test run
17.5 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, leg side, comes into the left hander,
not played well, into Dippenaar at short leg, into the hand, goes
up, drops the rebound
17.6 Hayward to Ganguly, no run, left alone outside off, ends a good
over from Hayward, and maybe his first spell
End of over 18 (6 runs) India 57/3
M Hayward 9-3-26-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 0* (11b) SC Ganguly 6* (10b 1x4)
18.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, forward, strokes to Ntini at mid off
18.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, just on off, pushes
to mid on
18.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, leaves the away swinger outside off
18.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, back of a length, gets
on the back foot, pushes into the gap at extra cover
18.5 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, outside off, full, pushing across the
left hander, reaches well forward and away from the foot, dabs to
the off
18.6 Kallis to Ganguly, no run, left alone, outside off
End of over 19 (1 run) India 58/3
JH Kallis 3-1-5-0 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 1* (15b) SC Ganguly 6* (12b 1x4)
Ntini who has been followed by the ball this morning takes over
from Hayward
19.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, at the pads, gets it off the
legs past short leg
19.2 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, back, slightly open bat face,
goes between gully and bwd point
19.3 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on line and length, well forward, defends
down the off side of the pitch
19.4 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, on the back foot defends to the off
19.5 Ntini to Ganguly, no run, left alone, coming over the wicket,
pushing it across the left hander
19.6 Ntini to Ganguly, FOUR, outside off, forward defensively, opens the
face, runs it past the gully and bwd point, no 3rd man
End of over 20 (9 runs) India 67/3
M Ntini 1-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 2* (16b) SC Ganguly 14* (17b 3x4)
20.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, leg side, very wide, lucky this is a
test, Boucher does well to get gloves to it
20.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, forward, too straight, worked to the
vacant mid wicket
20.3 Kallis to Ganguly, OUT: short ball, does not duck, tries to play
it, loops to gully, Kirsten running and diving forward, gets hands
under it, TV called but no doubt
India 68/4, Partnership of 17
SC Ganguly c Kirsten b Kallis 14 (18b 3x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 3* (18b) JH Kallis 3.3-1-6-1 (1nb)
20.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, too wide outside off, left alone
20.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, back, fullish ball, into the pads, huge
appeal, but going down the leg side
20.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, comes in this time,
gets the bat to it just in time
End of over 21 (1 run) India 68/4
JH Kallis 4-1-6-1 (1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 3* (18b) V Sehwag 0* (3b)
21.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, neatly taken off the feet
towards long leg, fine leg does well going to ground to field
21.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, too short, slashes the cut,
in the air, but no where near a fielder wide of point
21.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, gets the short ball in return, leans
back and gets down low, left alone
21.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, comes back and lift, opens
the face, in the air again, but between 2nd slip and gully, still
no 3rd man
21.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, too strong on his feet,
clips it to deep fwd sq leg
21.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, chops, top
half of the bat over slip, lucky shot that time, unless he meant
it
End of over 22 (16 runs) India 84/4
M Ntini 2-0-25-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 0* (3b) SR Tendulkar 19* (24b 3x4)
22.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
22.2 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back, turned off the hips to
the on side, look for two but Dippenaar does well running back
from short leg
22.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, inside the crease,
pushes from high on the bat to the off sde
22.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer, goes on the pull from outside
off, gets well over the bat, Boucher does well jumping high to get
a glove to it
22.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, again, dont bowl to
Tendulkar there, clips it off the toe to deep bwd sq leg
22.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, whips around on the hook, long
leg has no chance of getting to it, Kallis has not learnt
End of over 23 (7 runs) India 91/4
JH Kallis 5-1-13-1 (1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 1* (5b) SR Tendulkar 25* (28b 4x4)
Ntini to continue, although expensive has been a bit unlucky
23.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, back of a length,
good carry to the keeper
Poor crowd in this morning, can not be more than two thousand in
the ground at the moment
23.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, short, leans back, left alone
23.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, just outside off, back of a length, quick
ball, back, no real foot work, gets the edge into the top flap of
the pad
23.4 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, shoreter ball, too straight, back, nudges
to the vacant mid wicket area
23.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off, too wide to
tempt the master
23.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, leg side, flicks, taken on the
pad down to fine leg, Ntini says sorry to the captain
End of over 24 (2 runs) India 93/4
M Ntini 3-0-26-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 25* (30b 4x4) V Sehwag 2* (9b)
24.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off, away swing
still there
24.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, far too wide and full outside
the off, a wide in a test is normally very wide
24.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, lreeft alone, back of a length,
outside off
24.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, on length, just outside off, comes
forward, perfect vertical bat, timed, fetch that from long off
rope
24.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside off
24.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, back of a length, flicked off
the hips to deep bwd sq leg for the 100 to come up
24.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, classic
back foot drive, mid off chases but gives up long before it
crosses the rope at long off
End of over 25 (13 runs) India 106/4
JH Kallis 6-1-26-1 (1w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 2* (9b) SR Tendulkar 37* (36b 7x4)
25.1 Ntini to Sehwag, three runs, leg side, off the hips, worked to deep
mid wicket
25.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside off, shortish, back, this time
intrensionally chops it with the open face over the slips
Tendulkar on a mission here today
25.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, angled in, beats the bat
into the pads, but no appeal, going down the leg side
25.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, better length, just outside off,
defensive forward push to bwd point
25.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, back of a length, tries to
turn it to the on side, in the air, not well played towards vacant
mid wicket
25.6 Ntini to Sehwag, two runs, leg side again, turned neatly off the
legs to long leg
End of over 26 (10 runs) India 116/4
M Ntini 4-0-36-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 42* (40b 8x4) V Sehwag 7* (11b)
26.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, big away swinger, lucky to get away
with not being called for a wide, there was no chance of SRT
getting to it
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, same ball, and this one is
called, not good umpiring, this one was less wide thsan the first
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, and again, way outside off
Partnership goes to 50
26.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, left alone, this one was
only just legal
26.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full, just outside off, driven firmly,
straight to cover, and Kallis shows his frustration by clapping
his hands at the batsman
26.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, swings away , left alone,
should have been called again
26.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run, leg side, turned off the hips to long
leg
26.6 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, SHOT, too full, crashes the drive through
the covers with the fielders not even moving
End of over 27 (7 runs) India 123/4
JH Kallis 7-1-33-1 (3w 1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 43* (45b 8x4) V Sehwag 11* (12b 1x4)
And off they go to lunch
A morning the SOuth Africans will be happy with the 4 wickets, but
The Indians with Tendulkar in great form will be happy with 123
runs before lunch on a pitch that has not been easy
The South African bowlers are going to have to improve on their
performance, or the little master is going to run away with them
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back after lunch, it's Hayward to Tendulkar
27.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, short and on the pads, worked away
to the on side
27.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, and once again slipping down the
leg side tucked away neatly off the pads
27.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, the ball bounces and gets good lift off the wicket, Tendulkar
is forced to go back and defend ontip toe, the ball falls at the
batsman's feet
27.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, fuller and on the pads, clipped away
to square leg, Dippenaar fumbles the balkl and allows the batsmen
to go through for a single
27.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, quicker one, shot and outside the off,
Sehwag goes for it, slashing hard, the ball slides past the edge
to the keeper, rash shot that
27.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the off, hitting the
deck and shaping away nicely, played at and missed
End of over 28 (5 runs) India 128/4
M Hayward 10-3-31-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 48* (49b 8x4) V Sehwag 11* (14b 1x4)
28.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, Sachin
Tendulkar watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone as it
swings away from the right hander
28.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and outside the
off, Pollock bowling it fairly wide, left alone
28.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and outside the
off, played at and missed, Tendulkar nervous before his fifty and
Pollock bowling very very accurately
28.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, finally something
Tendulkar can go after, a hard square cut is unveiled but can't
beat the diving point fielder
28.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and quick, outside the off,
great bounce and carry, the ball shoots up and goes to the keeper
who collects almost at shoulder height
28.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, straighter and on the off, Tendulkar
tries to work the ball to the on side but is rapped on the pad,
end of a high quality over from Pollock
End of over 29 (maiden) India 128/4
SM Pollock 8-4-22-1 (2nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 11* (14b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 48* (55b 8x4)
29.1 Hayward to Sehwag, one run
29.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short and quick, outside the off,
left alone
29.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and outside the off, good pace
and bounce again, Tendulkar watches the ball carefully and plays
the ball late, he gets inside the line of the ball and plays a
chip inside out over the slips, that's his half-century
29.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads and fuller, clipped
away to the on side
29.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, defended
29.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Tendulkar eases the ball out past mid off with a straight
bat
End of over 30 (8 runs) India 136/4
M Hayward 11-3-39-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 55* (60b 9x4) V Sehwag 12* (15b 1x4)
30.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, shaping
away a bit, driven to point
30.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, just a bit of extra width outside the
off and short of a length, Tendulkar gets in place early and plays
a superb square cut, almost a straight bat shot, shot of the day
30.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
defended back down the wicket, no-ball called
30.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off, the
ball hits the deck and sears past the bat, swing and seam movement
here, Tendulkar squared up completely, lucky not to edge that
30.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, once again Pollock strays onto the
pads and the ball is whipped away to the on side for a brace
30.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
30.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full again and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
End of over 31 (7 runs) India 143/4
SM Pollock 9-4-29-1 (3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 12* (15b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 61* (67b 10x4)
31.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short again and on the leg side, Sehwag
quickly ducks under it
31.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, once again short of a length and this
time outside the off, Sehwag leaves this well alone
31.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the off, shaping
away, Sehwag tries to work the ball through point and misses,
lucky again not to get an edge
31.4 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and just outside the off,
attempted yorker, Sehwag thums the ball hard through covers, the
ball races away to the fence
31.5 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, quick one outside the off, Sehwag leans
back and plays the uindercut like Tendulkar did, the ball flies
over the slips to the fence
31.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
End of over 32 (8 runs) India 151/4
M Hayward 12-3-47-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 61* (67b 10x4) V Sehwag 20* (21b 3x4)
32.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide and Tendulkar is not one
to miss out, he rocks back, transfers the weight well onto the
back foot, plays the ball late, a classic square cut, all along
the ground to the fence
32.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Tendulkar
opens the face of the bat and guides the ball to the third man
fence
32.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
32.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, short and on the off, pull played,
the ball hitrs the batb high up and balloons just past the man at
mid off, not at all a convincing shot that
32.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, full, straight and on the off, tapped to
the on side
32.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, quick one just outside the off, Sehwag
leaves the ball alone, that was very close to the off stump
End of over 33 (9 runs) India 160/4
SM Pollock 10-4-38-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 70* (71b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (23b 3x4)
33.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short, quick and outside the off,
left alone
33.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short ball on the off, played down
carefully, Tendulkar is the only nbatsman who has looked really
convincing against the short ball
33.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched and on the off, Tendulkar
gets a good stride in and defends with the full face of the bat
33.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, attempted yorker on the off, defended
to the on side very late, good cricket all around
33.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, a touch of
outswing too, left alone
33.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to fine leg
End of over 34 (1 run) India 161/4
M Hayward 13-3-48-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 71* (77b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (23b 3x4)
34.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off, swinging
away late, perfect line and length, left alone
34.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, fullish and on the pads, tapped away
to the on side for a single
34.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and on the off, tucked away
to the on side again, the pace from Pollock is really making
things difficult for the batsmen
34.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
34.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
played at and missed
34.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Sehwag decides to leave the ball alone this time
End of over 35 (1 run) India 162/4
SM Pollock 11-4-39-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 72* (79b 12x4) V Sehwag 20* (27b 3x4)
35.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, two runs, quick ball, short of a length and
slanting in to the right hander, kept down well, the ball goes off
to fine leg
35.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short one, quick too, the ball
doesn't quite get as high as Tendulkar expected, he ducks striaght
into the bouncer, smack on the helmet
35.3 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run
35.4 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and straight, played back down
the track with soft hands
35.5 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide, cut away hard to the
third man fence
35.6 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, once again short and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 36 (6 runs) India 168/4
M Hayward 14-3-54-2 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 20* (27b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 78* (85b 13x4)
36.1 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
whipped away to the deep fine leg region
36.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside the off, left
alone
36.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, Tendulkar stands
tall and defends back down the track to the off side
36.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, two runs, full and on the off, slanting in,
driven to the on side with an angled bat
36.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, Tendulkar
waits on the ball and drives through the on side with class, that
is 7000 Test runs for Sachiun Tendulkar
36.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 37 (8 runs) India 176/4
SM Pollock 12-4-47-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 85* (90b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (28b 3x4)
Tendulkar is the youngest batsman in the history of the game to
reach 7000 Test runs, being younger than David Gower who was the
youngfest to 7000.
37.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended to the off side
37.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
turned to the on side
37.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
37.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short and on the pads, ducked under
37.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
37.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short and on the pads, tapped away to
the on side
End of over 38 (1 run) India 177/4
M Hayward 15-3-55-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 86* (92b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (32b 3x4)
38.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short ball on the stumps, swishy hook
played and missed, through to the keeper
38.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
38.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short, quick and outside the off,
late away swing, left well alone
38.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, quick and on the off, the bat comes
down on the ball quickly, the ball rolls away to the on side
38.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
38.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short and outside the off, the ball hits
the pitch and seams away from the right hander, Sehwag looks to
follow the ball but manages to get the bat out of harm's way in
the last moment
End of over 39 (1 run) India 178/4
SM Pollock 13-4-48-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 87* (96b 14x4) V Sehwag 21* (34b 3x4)
Kallis into the attack
39.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full, straight and on the off, played
back down the track
39.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs, gentle outswinger, full and outside
the off, driven inside out just past the man at covers
39.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full and delivered from wide of the
crease, angled in to the right hander, tapped to the man at mid on
39.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run
39.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, seaming away
after hitting the wicket, left alone
39.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, driven off
the back foot to covers
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 180/4
JH Kallis 8-1-35-1 (3w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 21* (34b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 89* (102b 14x4)
Ntini will have a bowl now
40.1 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, on a good length, just outside the off,
sweet timing in the shot, screams through the covers for four,
ball was played slightly in the air
40.2 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, Ntini generating good pace, just outside the
off, takes a thick outside edge and flies past the slips and down
to thirdman fence for four
40.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery, outside the off,
driven on the rise, firmly to mid-off
40.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, full toss, outside the off, slices the
ball towards Gully
40.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, pushed defensively to
covers, Gibbs does the fielding
40.6 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, juicy half volley, Sehwag cannot believe his
good fortune, plays a glorious straight drive, no stopping that,
four runs!
End of over 41 (12 runs) India 192/4
M Ntini 5-0-48-0 - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 89* (102b 14x4) V Sehwag 33* (40b 6x4)
41.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, angling down the leg side, through to
the keeper
41.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, FOUR, digs the ball short, amazing shot this
is, goes back and plays the upper-cut, ball goes high in the air
and past the ropes, third umpire called in to verify whether that
was a six, gives four runs for that shot.
41.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, wide: no run, too wide outside the off, called
wide
41.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! Tendulkar ducks underneath it
41.4 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, played in defence
41.5 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, played defensively to
covers
41.6 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, well outside
the off, slight swing away from the batsman too, Tendulkar has
nothing to do with that, left alone
End of over 42 (5 runs) India 197/4
JH Kallis 9-1-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 33* (40b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 93* (108b 15x4)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, Ntini comes charging in and bowls one full
on the middle stump, Sehwag plays the ball defensively to mid-on
42.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
rising too, goes up on his toes and keeps the ball down
42.3 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, short of a length, outside the off ,plays
the ball down to third-man for a single
42.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
42.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, Ntini just can't resist this, gives
Tendulkar the width outside the off, slashes the ball through
covers for four
That brings the 200 on the board for India
42.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, played in defence
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 202/4
M Ntini 6-0-53-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 34* (43b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 97* (111b 16x4)
43.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, left alone
43.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
through to the keeper
43.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, left alone again,
Tendulkar has nothing to do with it
43.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on a good length, makes the batsman play
at this, pushed to mid-off
43.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
43.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) India 202/4
JH Kallis 10-2-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 97* (111b 16x4) V Sehwag 34* (49b 6x4)
Klusener gets his first bowl
44.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, full, straight and on the off,
played away to the off side with soft hands
44.2 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, straight and on the off, defended
back down the wicket with a straight bat
44.3 Klusener to Tendulkar, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the on side with ease, that is Tendulkar's 100
44.4 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and a bit of width, eased away
to the third man fence
44.5 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, Klusener tries to bounce Tendulkar,
the ball sits up, Tendulkar rocks back and pulls well to the
midwicket fence
44.6 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, driven to
cove4rs
End of over 45 (11 runs) India 213/4
L Klusener 1-0-10-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 34* (49b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 108* (117b 18x4)
45.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
45.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, full, quick and outside the off, shaping
away at the last moment, great ball, Tendulkar plays at it and
misses
That was Sehwag who played and missed, not Tendulkar, apologies.
45.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
45.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and quick, Sehwag stands
tall and defends
45.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, another quick one, short of a length too,
Sehwag sways out of the way with ease
45.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, once again short and wide, left alone
End of over 46 (maiden) India 213/4
JH Kallis 11-3-40-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 108* (117b 18x4) V Sehwag 34* (55b 6x4)
46.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, quick and outside the off, very
full, left alone by Tendulkar
46.2 Klusener to Tendulkar, two runs, short and wide, cut hard to the
point region, well fielded by Boje on the ropes
46.3 Klusener to Tendulkar, no run, slower one outside the off, left
alone
46.4 Klusener to Tendulkar, one run, short ball, slipping down the leg
side, pulled away backward of square
46.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, another short one from Klusener, not
enough pace to trouble the batsman much, left alone
46.6 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, good length ball outside the off,
Sehwag tries to force the ball through covers off the back foot,
off the edge to third man
End of over 47 (4 runs) India 217/4
L Klusener 2-0-14-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 35* (57b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 111* (121b 18x4)
47.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short and outside the off, swinging away,
the right hander watches the ball carefully and lets it go through
to the keeper
47.2 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, right in the
slot for Sehwag, the bat comes down in a clean arc and meets the
ball with a thump, the off drive races away tot he long off fence
47.3 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, and once again full but this time a bit of
width outside the off, Sehwag plays a similar shot to the previous
ball, this time throuh covers
47.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
track to the bowler
47.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short one on the pads, turned to the on
side
47.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short ball once more from Kallis, left
alone with ease, the ball goes through to the keeper
End of over 48 (8 runs) India 225/4
JH Kallis 12-3-48-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 111* (121b 18x4) V Sehwag 43* (63b 8x4)
48.1 Klusener to Tendulkar, one run, overpitched and slanting into the
pads, clipped away off the toies to the on side
48.2 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, driven hard
to covers
48.3 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, overpitched and outside the off, Sehwag
leaves the ball well alone
48.4 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
48.5 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, short and outside the off, cut to
point
48.6 Klusener to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and on the off, Tendulkar leans
across and punches the balkl solidly past the bowler, classic on
drive, beats a diving Ntini at mid on and races to the fence
End of over 49 (6 runs) India 231/4
L Klusener 3-0-20-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 44* (67b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 116* (123b 19x4)
49.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short and quick, left alone
49.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
49.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wicket with care
49.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, another short one from Kallis, left alone
by a ducking Sehwag
49.5 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, slower ball as
well, Sehwag sees it early and flicks to the midwicket fence, good
shot that
49.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 235/4
JH Kallis 13-3-52-1 (4w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 116* (123b 19x4) V Sehwag 48* (73b 9x4)
Spin in the form of Boje being introduced
50.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
50.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, fuull and on the off, defended
50.3 Boje to Tendulkar, two runs, whipped away to mid wicket, good first
run lets the batsmen get back for two
50.4 Boje to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and on the off, very loose ball,
Tendulkar waits on the ball and pulls to the vacant midwicket
region
50.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, full again and on the off tapped back to
the bowler
50.6 Boje to Tendulkar, one run, slower and outside the off, shaping in
to the batsman, hardly any turn, driven to covers
End of over 51 (7 runs) India 242/4
N Boje 1-0-7-0 - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 123* (129b 20x4) V Sehwag 48* (73b 9x4)
51.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, FOUR, short ball outside the off, quick too,
Tendulkar pounces on the ball, perfect square cut sets the turf on
fire as the ball sizzles to the point fence
51.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, one run
51.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short one on the stumps, played back
down the track
51.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
51.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
tapped to the off side
51.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
End of over 52 (5 runs) India 247/4
M Hayward 16-3-60-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 128* (131b 21x4) V Sehwag 48* (77b 9x4)
52.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven to
covers
52.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, slower and on the stumps, played back to
the bowler, not much spin here
52.3 Boje to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and speared inbto the pads,
flicked away effortlessly to the midwicket region, perfect timing
and the ball races to the fence
52.4 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, tight, slower and on the off, defended
back down the track
52.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
52.6 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, full and down the leg side, sweep
played, loud shouts for caught behind from both Boucher and Boje,
turned dwon
End of over 53 (4 runs) India 251/4
N Boje 2-0-11-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 48* (77b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 132* (137b 22x4)
53.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, banged in short, Sehwag
tries to cut over the slips, misses
53.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, Sehwag has nothing to dow
ith it
Hayward in some pain after the last delivery
53.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
53.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, outside off, too far outside off
53.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run, played down to point
53.6 Hayward to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and smashed down the track, 50
on test debut for Sehwag
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 255/4
M Hayward 17-3-64-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 132* (137b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (83b 10x4)
54.1 Boje to Tendulkar, no run, played to midwicket
54.2 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.3 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.4 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.5 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
54.6 Boje to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 55 (maiden) India 255/4
N Boje 3-1-11-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 52* (83b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 132* (143b 22x4)
55.1 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.2 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.3 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.4 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.5 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
55.6 Hayward to Sehwag, no run
End of over 56 (maiden) India 255/4
M Hayward 18-4-64-2 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 132* (143b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (89b 10x4)
And that is tea on Day 1
Match State: Tea - Day 1
India resumed at 123/4 and have added 132 runs in this session
without losing any wickets
Round two to India, the bowling was quite average and while the
batsmen did play some "innovative" shots, there was far too much
on offer
Tendulkar reached 7000 test runs, becoming the youngest to do so.
He also brought up the 26th century of his test career
Only Gavaskar, Border, BRadman and Steve Waugh have scored more
test centuries
Sehwag batted beautifully too, bringing up his fifty on Test debut
a couple of overs before the tea interval
Join us in a while for the last session of today's play, it can
only bring more thrilling cricket
56.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run
56.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, three runs, full leg side, drives
straightish, mid on chases to the rope
56.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside off, on length, left alone
56.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, comes forward and
all defensive as he pushes back down the pitch
56.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, leg stump line, on length, forward,
turned round the front foot to sq leg
56.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
defensive push to the off
End of over 57 (3 runs) India 258/4
SM Pollock 14-4-51-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 135* (145b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (93b 10x4)
Hayward who showed some sort of knee problem before tea is
continueing
Has two aborted run ups
57.1 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, yorker, nearly gets
thru, but Hayward is in discomfort
57.2 Hayward to Tendulkar, no run, shortish, on line, gets up, back
defends down the pitch
Again Hayward has pulled up
Hayward leaving the field
Ntini to complete the over
57.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, straight, back, turned to long leg
57.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
57.5 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, well back of a
length
57.6 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot turned to sq leg
End of over 58 (1 run) India 259/4
M Ntini 6.4-0-54-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 136* (148b 22x4) V Sehwag 52* (96b 10x4)
58.1 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, gets the front
foot well forward and into line, defends to the off
58.2 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, gets across to the
off, pushes to mid on from the back foot
58.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, FOUR, leg side, maybe a bit of in swing,
clips it off the toes to mid wicket
58.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on length, just outside off, gets
half forward, pushing into the covers
58.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, well forward, all defensive to one
right on the button again
58.6 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on line, forward, working it to the
on side, firmly off the bat but straight at mid on
End of over 59 (4 runs) India 263/4
SM Pollock 15-4-55-1 (3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 52* (96b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (154b 23x4)
59.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, all defensive
from the back foot
59.2 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, back of a length again, on line, on the
back foot, high on the bat to the off
59.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off, getting on the
back foot, and shouldering the bat
59.4 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, back of a length, gets back, defends
angling to bwd point
59.5 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back of a length, jumps into
position, works it cleanly towards fine leg
59.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, on line, back, inside edge
into the pads, squirts out towards gully
End of over 60 (1 run) India 264/4
M Ntini 7.4-0-55-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 53* (101b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (155b 23x4)
60.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone, still some swing in the ball
as well as movement off the pitch
60.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone just outside off
60.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, defends down the pitch
60.4 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone, moving away
60.5 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
60.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, bouncer
End of over 61 (maiden) India 264/4
SM Pollock 16-5-55-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 140* (155b 23x4) V Sehwag 53* (107b 10x4)
61.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, then comes forward,
defends to the off
61.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, trying to work one
back of a length to the on side, hits high on the leading leg
61.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, full, but bit far pushing one down the
leg side
61.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
61.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, full, drives firmly, Gibbs
diving saves four certain sq driven runs
61.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer, harmlessly over the shoulder
End of over 62 (maiden) India 264/4
M Ntini 8.4-1-55-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 53* (107b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (161b 23x4 1x6)
62.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, forward, on line and length, defends to
the off
62.2 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, outside off, back, punches past bwd
point, wide 3rd man Kirsten cuts it off
62.3 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, short, lifter, gets well down under
it
62.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, on the back foot, pushes down the
pitch, inside half of the bat gives him a run to sq leg
62.5 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, slower ball, chops away past
cover point
200 partnership
62.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, short ball, goes under it
End of over 63 (6 runs) India 270/4
SM Pollock 17-5-61-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 141* (163b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 58* (111b 11x4)
63.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, short, draging it down the leg side,
hooks, off the gloves to fine fine leg
63.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, on the back foot, nudges from high on
the bat, and jumping up towards sq leg
63.3 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, outside off, comes forward, opens the
face, runs it to the wide 3rd man
63.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, two runs, leg side, full, clipped off the toes
to deep fwd sq leg
63.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, just on the off, on
the back foot, defends down the pitch
63.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, short, dug in, wide of the off, leans
back and watches it go harmlessly past
End of over 64 (6 runs) India 276/4
M Ntini 9.4-1-61-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 59* (112b 11x4) SR Tendulkar 146* (168b 23x4 1x6)
64.1 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, forward, defends to the off
64.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, juts on the off, back of the length, on
the back foot, defends to the off
Sehwag well in his crease, yet Pollock following up and fielding
decides to have a go at the stumps
64.3 Pollock to Sehwag, three runs, too full, strokes neatly between
bowler and mid on, Klusener does well to save a run
64.4 Pollock to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, punches on the
bounce back to Pollock
64.5 Pollock to Tendulkar, one run, shortish, outside off, gently
fetches that and works it for a walked run to sq leg
64.6 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, slower ball, well forward, waits, dabs
from the front foot towards gully
End of over 65 (4 runs) India 280/4
SM Pollock 18-5-65-1 (3nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 147* (170b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (116b 11x4)
65.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
defends to the off
65.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, width and short, back,
cuts, straight at bwd point, SRT walks away knowing he missed out
on runs
65.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, on line and length, all defensive as he
pushes to the off
65.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball, just outside line,
forward, strokes the drive to extra cover
65.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run, shorter ball, leans back, and leaves
65.6 Ntini to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, strange looking shot,
looked like he was chipping over the covers, thickish edge towards
3rd man
End of over 66 (1 run) India 281/4
M Ntini 10.4-1-62-0 - Lock Logan End
SR Tendulkar 148* (176b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (116b 11x4)
|Ntini has bowlee a lot better since Hayward left, the last 5
overs only bringing 13 runs
Kallis comes back on
A light from one of the suites behind the bowler troubling
Tendulkar
At last someone switches it off
66.1 Kallis to Tendulkar, no run, starts well down the leg side, how
does a bowler get away with a ball like that
66.2 Kallis to Tendulkar, two runs
66.3 Kallis to Tendulkar, one run
66.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
66.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
66.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run
End of over 67 (3 runs) India 284/4
JH Kallis 14-3-57-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
SR Tendulkar 151* (179b 23x4 1x6) V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4)
67.1 Ntini to Tendulkar, FOUR, short, pulled past mid wicket
67.2 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.3 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.4 Ntini to Tendulkar, no run
67.5 Ntini to Tendulkar, OUT: short, on the off, back pulls, gets the
bottom of the bat, McKenzie at sq leg runs in and takes it on his
knees
India 288/5, Partnership of 220
SR Tendulkar c McKenzie b Ntini 155 (184b 23x4 1x6)
V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4) M Ntini 11.3-1-66-1
Hayward also makes his way back onto the field
Dasgupta the new bat
But what a treat this crowd has had today, a brilliant innings from
the little master
Something that many SOuth Africans will treasure
67.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, short ball, goes under int
End of over 68 (4 runs) India 288/5
M Ntini 11.4-1-66-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 62* (119b 11x4) D Dasgupta 0* (1b)
68.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, defends to the on side
68.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, back of a length, cuts, too
close, beaten
68.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, angled in, back of a length, back,
defends to the off, a much better looking shot
68.4 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, leg side, back, pushes wide of mid on
68.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, two runs, outside off, gets well across, angled
past a diving Gibbs at bwd point
68.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, short, gets under it
End of over 69 (3 runs) India 291/5
JH Kallis 15-3-60-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 63* (123b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (3b)
News is that Hayward was getting cramps in the legs
69.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, no real foot
work, bounce surprises him, inside edge into the pads
69.2 Ntini to Sehwag, one run, outside off, and short, chops, in the air
but safely away from fielders to 3rd man
69.3 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot, quick, gets it away to
the off
69.4 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, back of a length, cuts in
as well, but well left and ducking, thought it might get up a bit
higher
69.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone
69.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line, on length, defends towards bwd
point
End of over 70 (1 run) India 292/5
M Ntini 12.4-1-67-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 64* (125b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (7b)
Match State: Drinks
The light at the moment is not what it should be
The clouds have been building up all afternoon and with 20 overs
still to be bowlede we might not see a full days play
70.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back
foot, defends down the pitch
70.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, comes forward, strokes one from line to
the covers
70.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone
70.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, leg side, flicks, does not realy get to
it
70.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, forward, foot not near the
ball, drives firmly to cover
70.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, shortish, outside off, left alone
End of over 71 (maiden) India 292/5
JH Kallis 16-4-60-1 (4w 1nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 2* (7b) V Sehwag 64* (131b 11x4)
Lights have been switched on at the ground
Wheather they will help is yet to be seen
71.1 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
71.2 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back
foot, defends down the middle of the pitch
71.3 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, shortish, outside off, left alone,
leaning back and watches it pass the chest
71.4 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, form wide of the crease, fullish, but
outside off
71.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, comes well forward,
solid looking defence
71.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, short, outside off, no reason to even
duck or get out of the way, lets it go through
End of over 72 (maiden) India 292/5
M Ntini 13.4-2-67-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 64* (131b 11x4) D Dasgupta 2* (13b)
72.1 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, short, on the back foot,
punches it to cover where Mckenzie diving only gets finger tips to
it
72.2 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, full, leg stump, drives sytraight
72.3 Kallis to Sehwag, one run, on the back foot nudges to the gap at
cover, good running
72.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, wide: no run, well wide outside off
Now India move into the 300's
72.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
72.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, gets one in the right area, comes
forward, defends to the off
72.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, forward, strokes a drive
at it, beaten
End of over 73 (10 runs) India 302/5
JH Kallis 17-4-70-1 (5w 1nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 73* (134b 13x4) D Dasgupta 2* (16b)
73.1 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, round the wickets now, on line, back,
defends down the pitch
73.2 Ntini to Sehwag, FOUR, full, pushed across the right hander,
forward, drives cleanly past a motionless cover field
73.3 Ntini to Sehwag, no run, bouncer, at the body this time, has to get
down and out the way
Boucher's gloves got torn with that ball, maybe the little bit of
webbing between the thumb and finger
gets a replacement
73.4 Ntini to Sehwag, legbye: one run, leg side, still round the wicket,
pad, runs to fine leg
73.5 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, over the wicket to the new bat, left
alone
73.6 Ntini to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, short, leans back half an
inch, watches it go well over his head and wide of hitting
anything
End of over 74 (5 runs) India 307/5
M Ntini 14.4-2-71-1 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 77* (138b 14x4) D Dasgupta 2* (18b)
Boje brought back on
74.1 Boje to Sehwag, no run, attacking fiield in, well forward, defends
to the off
74.2 Boje to Sehwag, FOUR, uses the feet, down the pitch, crashes the
drive straight, no chance for mid on
74.3 Boje to Sehwag, no run, outside off, flighted in, left alone
74.4 Boje to Sehwag, one run, full, flighted, drives straight again,
Boje diving to the on side gets a hand to it, takes all the pace
off
74.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, forward, strokes to the cover
74.6 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, gets a big stride in,
stroked to cover
End of over 75 (5 runs) India 312/5
N Boje 4-1-16-0 - Willows End
V Sehwag 82* (142b 15x4) D Dasgupta 2* (20b)
Klusener comes back after being taken apart earlier
75.1 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, punches back at the
bowler
75.2 Klusener to Sehwag, one run, outside off, drives on the up,
thickish edge, gets it down to 3rd man
75.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, one run
75.4 Klusener to Sehwag, two runs, leg side, back of a length, worked
neatly to deep mid wicket
75.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, width, and shortish, cuts
straight at Gibbs and bwd point
75.6 Klusener to Sehwag, FOUR, makes up for the
End of over 76 (8 runs) India 320/5
L Klusener 4-0-28-0 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 3* (21b) V Sehwag 89* (147b 16x4)
76.1 Boje to Dasgupta, three runs, forward, fetches a lap sweep and gets
it very fine for sq leg Klusener having to go a long way
76.2 Boje to Sehwag, one run, uses his feet, drives firmly extra cover
dives and palms to mid off
76.3 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
76.4 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, well forward, tucks the bat behind the
pad, leaves it
76.5 Boje to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, drifted in, defends to the
off
76.6 Boje to Dasgupta, one run, full, leg stump, strokes towards a deep
mid off
End of over 77 (5 runs) India 325/5
N Boje 5-1-21-0 - Willows End
D Dasgupta 7* (26b) V Sehwag 90* (148b 16x4)
77.1 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, well forward, big
stride, defends
Weather not looking good
77.2 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, some movement away
off the seam, well covered, defending to the off
77.3 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, quicker ball, bouncer angled over
Deeps back
77.4 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
77.5 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, drawn forward,
defends to the cover area
77.6 Klusener to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, forward, left alone as
it straightens off the seam
End of over 78 (maiden) India 325/5
L Klusener 5-1-28-0 - Lock Logan End
V Sehwag 90* (148b 16x4) D Dasgupta 7* (32b)
78.1 Pollock to Sehwag, two runs
78.2 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
78.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run
78.4 Pollock to Sehwag, wide: no run
78.4 Pollock to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, great looking cut, goes all
the way
78.5 Pollock to Sehwag, one run, pushes to the on side, well fielded by
Hayward
78.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, bouncer, goies under it
End of over 79 (8 runs) India 333/5
SM Pollock 19-5-72-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 97* (153b 17x4) D Dasgupta 7* (33b)
last over with the old ball, as the umpires go and have a talk
79.1 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, leaves the right hander
off the seam, well left
79.2 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on line and length, played with respect
back down the pitch
Not taking any chances now, on debut and on 97
79.3 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, outside off, wafts on the drive and is
beaten, walks away shaking his head
79.4 Klusener to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, forward, great way to go to
the hundered, great timing
Ganguly was up and cheering as he hit that shot
79.5 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, on line, defends down the pitch
73rd player, 11th Indian and the 5th debut hundred this year
79.6 Klusener to Sehwag, no run, left alone
End of over 80 (4 runs) India 337/5
L Klusener 6-1-32-0 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 7* (33b) V Sehwag 101* (159b 18x4)
Umps have another chat
Sehwag will be one of the few people to rember Bloemfontein for a
long time
new ball taken
80.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone
80.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, fullish on line, forward, strokes to
mid off
80.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, comes back slightly
80.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on the back foot, coming forward,
nudges to the off, wants a run, sent back
80.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, leaves him, well left
Srinath has the pads on for night watchman ?
80.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, too wide
End of over 81 (maiden) India 337/5
SM Pollock 20-6-72-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 101* (159b 18x4) D Dasgupta 7* (39b)
Umpires go and have another chat
and on we go with Kallis sharing the new ball
hayward obviously has more than cramps
81.1 Kallis to Sehwag, FOUR, outside off, drives, beats bwd point, 3rd
man has no chance
81.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
81.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
The 50 partnership having come up with the 4
81.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on the back foot, and on line, back,
defends to the off
81.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
81.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, on line, back of a length, defends down
the pitch
End of over 82 (4 runs) India 341/5
JH Kallis 18-4-74-1 (5w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 7* (39b) V Sehwag 105* (165b 19x4)
82.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone, cuts back a
long way, just shaves the off the stump
good judgement
82.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, forward, opens the face,
beats the slips and goes to 3rd man who is not there
82.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, FOUR, back of a length, thinks it is a
bouncer, gets under it, keeps the bat in the air, hits the back of
the bat goes to fine leg
82.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line, back of a length, cuts back,
has him in trouble, taken high on the back leg
82.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
82.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, angled in, left alone,
well left
End of over 83 (8 runs) India 349/5
SM Pollock 21-6-80-1 (1w 3nb) - Willows End
V Sehwag 105* (165b 19x4) D Dasgupta 15* (45b 2x4)
83.1 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, outside off, left alone, far too wide
83.2 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone outside off
The light seems to have got a little better
83.3 Kallis to Sehwag, wide: no run, well outside off, a total waste of
the new ball
83.3 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, gets one for the batsman to play at, on
the back foot, pushing to the off
83.4 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone, again well left, does not
have to play at balls outside the off
83.5 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, leg side, flicks, does not get contact,
into the pads
Kallis having a lot to say, to someone who has a 100 on the board
83.6 Kallis to Sehwag, no run, left alone
End of over 84 (1 run) India 350/5
JH Kallis 19-4-75-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 15* (45b 2x4) V Sehwag 105* (171b 19x4)
84.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, defends to the off
84.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, one run, forward, strokes to cover, wide of
Ntini who has to make a few meters to cut the shot off
84.3 Pollock to Sehwag, no run, outside off, away swing, has a little
nibble at it, beaten
84.4 Pollock to Sehwag, OUT: outside off, comes in this time, thru the
gap on the back foot, takes the top of off and middle stump
India 351/6, Partnership of 63
V Sehwag b Pollock 105 (173b 19x4 0x6)
D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4) SM Pollock 21.4-6-81-2 (1w 3nb)
Another great innings comes to an end, and something he will not
forget for the rest of his life
Kumble comes to the crease
84.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, well forward, defends well to the off
84.6 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, walking around in the crease a
bit, defends to the off
84.6 Pollock to Kumble, one run, leg side, comes forward, turned off the
legs towards long leg
End of over 85 (3 runs) India 353/6
SM Pollock 22-6-83-2 (1w 4nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 1* (3b) D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4)
85.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, forward, defends, outside half of the bat
runs to the off
85.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off, lots of foot
movement from Kumble
85.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, outside off, seems to move to the leg,
then comes back to the off, leaves
85.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone, extends the bat way above his
head
85.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run, leg side, pushes at it, no contact
85.6 Kallis to Kumble, no run, fullish ball, on line, some away
movement, well defended from the front foot
End of over 86 (maiden) India 353/6
JH Kallis 20-5-75-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 16* (47b 2x4) A Kumble 1* (9b)
86.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, one run, leg side, flicks off the pads to fine
leg, nearly a mix up with Kumble looking for two
86.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, bouncer, gets well under it
86.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, pushes at it, beaten
86.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, outside off, on the back foot, defends
to the point area
86.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, ball leaving him, sq'ed up a
bit, thickish edge on the bounce to slips
86.6 Pollock to Kumble, no run, back of a length, forward, plays in
front of him, into the shoes, ends up at the back foot
End of over 87 (1 run) India 354/6
SM Pollock 23-6-84-2 (1w 4nb) - Willows End
D Dasgupta 17* (48b 2x4) A Kumble 1* (14b)
87.1 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, full toss, another waste of a new ball,
gets cracked on the drive thru the covers
87.2 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, pushes to the off from the front foot
87.3 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
87.4 Kallis to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
87.5 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, full, outside off, drives again, cleanly
off the bat, Klusener chases with no chance
87.6 Kallis to Dasgupta, FOUR, outside off, drives, outside half of the
bat not where he meant, but gets four anyway bwd of point
End of over 88 (12 runs) India 366/6
JH Kallis 21-5-87-1 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
A Kumble 1* (14b) D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
88.1 Pollock to Kumble, FOUR, outside off, Kumble is on walk about,
first moving to leg then to off, dabs past the slips to vacant 3rd
man
88.2 Pollock to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
88.3 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone outside off
88.4 Pollock to Kumble, (noball) no run, short, gets up, but down the
leg side
88.4 Pollock to Kumble, no run, forward, angled in, into the pad, catch
it is shouted, but Dippenaar taking the catch is not too excited
88.5 Pollock to Kumble, no run, left alone
88.6 Pollock to Kumble, one run, ooutside off, forward, opens the face
runs it past the slips
End of over 89 (6 runs) India 372/6
SM Pollock 24-6-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
A Kumble 6* (21b 1x4) D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
And so we get into the last over, 25 minutes after the scheduled
end of [play
89.1 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, pushes one back of a
length and outside off to the off
89.2 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, defends to the off
moving forwqard into the ball
89.3 Kallis to Kumble, no run, left alone moving well away outside off
89.4 Kallis to Kumble, no run, on the back foot, back of a length, into
the pad but inside edge first
89.5 Kallis to Kumble, no run, outside off, left alone
89.6 Kallis to Kumble, OUT: comes forward, ball leaves him, edges low,
great catch by Boucher diving to his right
India 372/7, Partnership of 21
A Kumble c Boucher b Kallis 6 (27b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 90 (maiden) India 372/7
JH Kallis 22-6-87-2 (6w 1nb) - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 29* (54b 5x4)
Last ball of the day gets a wicket
A good day of cricket for thecricket lover
A great start for South Africa, turned around by two brilliant
innings, one from the little master, and that was a pearl, and one
from the debutante
Well balanced test, but a lot of hard work for South Africa and I
think a peaceful sleep for the Indians
We will be back at 08:30 GMT tomorrow to bring you day two of this
1st test
CricInfo invites you to mail comms@cricinfo.co for any comments you
might have on todays coverage
Good night all
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Morning from CricInfo for day two of the 1st test in Bloemfontein
What a day we had yesterday, South Africa quickly out of the
blocks, and then two excellent batting displays
Gavaskar, at the ground, and has seen all 26 Tendulkat 100's
described this one as the 2nd best he has seen. Many South
Africans won't be happy but will agree 100%
Sehwag, described as the next Tendulkar was not far behind with
some great drives off the back and front foot
The South Africans after starting well, did not bowl well, no
consistent length, and even worse and irratic line allowed the two
batsmen to get back into the game and end well on top.
An addition bonus for India was that Ganguly also became a father
during play yesterday
90.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, Pollock starts the morning, just oin
the off, drawn forward, defends to the cover area
90.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, full, left alone, lots of
cut back at the stumps
90.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, this one
leaves the bat off the pitch
90.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, on line and length, forward, defends
to the off
The sun is out in Bloemfontein, but an icy wind blowing across the
pitch
90.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone, cuts back a long way and
goes over the top of the middle and off stump
90.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, in swinger, on the front foot driving,
beats the bat and the stumps by fractions
End of over 91 (maiden) India 372/7
SM Pollock 25-7-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
A Nehra 0* (0b) D Dasgupta 29* (60b 5x4)
Srinath the new bat and Hayward is bowling
91.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run, short, bouncer, gets up, batsman gets
down
91.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, very wide outside off, slashes a cut at
at, does not get close
91.3 Hayward to Srinath, no run, on line, back, defends to the off
91.4 Hayward to Srinath, no run, fullish, just on off, forward, strokes
a drive to mid off
91.5 Hayward to Srinath, no run, angled into the legs, steps inside it,
movement to the leg side, clips the pad to Boucher
91.6 Hayward to Srinath, no run, forward, angled in again, inside edge
into the pad, appeal turned down
End of over 92 (maiden) India 372/7
M Hayward 19.2-5-64-2 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 29* (60b 5x4) J Srinath 0* (6b)
Long sleeve pull overs coming out for the players
Very cold breeze across the ground
92.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, fullish ball, on the off, forward,
strokes to mid off
92.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, fullish,swings away and
moves away, well left
92.3 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, comes in this time, on the front foot,
bit shorter, gets up, high on the bat to his feet
92.4 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, back of a length, half forward, cuts
back, has to adjust defends from hips hight to the bowler
92.5 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, shortish, back to cut,
beats the top edge
92.6 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, slower ball, left alone,
Boucher takes on the bounce
End of over 93 (maiden) India 372/7
SM Pollock 26-8-90-2 (1w 5nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 0* (6b) D Dasgupta 29* (66b 5x4)
93.1 Hayward to Srinath, no run, outside off, back of a length, chops on
the cut, can not beat Gibbs at bwd point
93.2 Hayward to Srinath, no run, bouncer has him ducking, pulls the head
out the way, not watching the ball
93.3 Hayward to Srinath, one run, outside off, shortish again, goes on
the slash top edge, one bounce to 3rd man
93.4 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, drives, cuts back into
the pad, may have been a inside edge, no appeal
93.5 Hayward to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off, shportish,
does duck, but at least watched the ball not turning his head away
93.6 Hayward to Dasgupta, five runs, yorker, does very well to keep it
out, quick stupid run, gets away with it as Hayward misses from 2
meters, and gets 4 over throws, very lucky to get 1 and then 5
End of over 94 (6 runs) India 378/7
M Hayward 20.2-5-70-2 - Lock Logan End
D Dasgupta 34* (69b 5x4) J Srinath 1* (9b)
94.1 Pollock to Dasgupta, no run, left alone outside off
94.2 Pollock to Dasgupta, OUT: outside off, cuts back, on the back foot,
gets the edge, low down to Boucher going to his right
India 378/8, Partnership of 6
D Dasgupta c Boucher b Pollock 34 (71b 5x4 0x6)
J Srinath 1* (9b) SM Pollock 26.2-8-90-3 (1w 5nb)
Khan to the crease
94.3 Pollock to Khan, no run, left alone outside off, bit wide to scare
the batsman
94.4 Pollock to Khan, no run, short bouncer, ducks to late, also takes
the head away, thuds into the top of his chest
94.5 Pollock to Khan, (noball) no run
94.5 Pollock to Khan, OUT: outside off, short, a wild slash on the cut,
edges simple catch to Boucher
India 379/9, Partnership of 1
Z Khan c Boucher b Pollock 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
J Srinath 1* (9b) SM Pollock 26.5-8-91-4 (1w 6nb)
Big edge, and for some reason stands ?
Orchard looks up and lifts the finger
94.6 Pollock to Nehra, no run, full, going to the leg side, into the
pad, rolls away down the pitch
End of over 95 (1 run) India 379/9
SM Pollock 27-8-91-4 (1w 6nb) - Willows End
J Srinath 1* (9b) A Nehra 0* (1b)
95.1 Hayward to Srinath, OUT: outside off, short, dabs at it, loops
towards extra cover, Gibbs running and diving from bwd point gets
one under it
India 379/10, Partnership of 0
J Srinath c Gibbs b Hayward 1 (10b 0x4 0x6)
A Nehra 0* (1b) M Hayward 20.3-5-70-3
Quick work by the South African bowlers this morning to finish the
innings off
Only two bowlers realy impressed, Pollock and surprisingly Hayward
who was very disciplined
India have called for the heavy roller doing its 7 minutes of
rolling
Sorry South Africa have called for the heavy roller
Gibbs to take strike, Srinath to use the new ball
0.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, and shortish, left alone
0.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, some movement
back off the pitch
0.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, quickish, forward
defence, beaten all ends up
0.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back, pushes the bat at it,
then pulls it away as it straightens on him
0.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, fullish, great length, left
alone
0.6 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, drives thickish edge to 3rd man
End of over 1 (4 runs) South Africa 4/0 (trail by 375 runs)
J Srinath 1-0-4-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 0* (0b) HH Gibbs 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left hand over, outside off, left alone
1.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, back of a length, dragged to the off,
left hander Kirsten leaves
1.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, short, gets up, Kirsten ducks
late, off the arm to the keeper
1.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, gets
across dabs with a vertical bat to the off
1.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, pushes at it, moves
away off the the pitch, beaten
1.6 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, once again, swing away from the
left hander and off the pitch, beaten again
1.6 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, fuller ball, strokes at it, movement gets
the edge, just short and wide of the 3rd slip, bounces over the
diving slip
End of over 2 (5 runs) South Africa 9/0 (trail by 370 runs)
A Nehra 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 4* (6b 1x4) G Kirsten 4* (7b 1x4)
Impressive first over from Nehra
2.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, cuts back a lot,
gets up and over the stumps
2.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, stays straight, left alone
2.3 Srinath to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, clips off the feet, closes
the face, leading edge high and lucky that no one is at mid wicket
2.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angled into the legs, forward, awkward
push to the covers, no real balance
2.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off, movement away off
the seam
2.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, fullish ball, on line, forward, defensive
push to bwd point
End of over 3 (2 runs) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 368 runs)
J Srinath 2-0-6-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 4* (7b 1x4) HH Gibbs 6* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone swinging away from the left
hander
3.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, just outside off, left alone, lots of
late movement and pace
3.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, gets across well,
defends to the off
3.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fuller ball, shuffles a little forward,
defends to the on side
3.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, Kirsten playing
forward but still in the crease, pushes to the off
3.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, too wide this time, left
alone
End of over 4 (maiden) South Africa 11/0 (trail by 368 runs)
A Nehra 2-1-5-0 (1nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 6* (12b 1x4) G Kirsten 4* (13b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
4.2 Srinath to Gibbs, two runs, on line full, pushes defensively to the
off, gets it past the cover
4.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, back, defends down the pitch
4.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, leg side, back, attempts to turn to the
on side, into the pad going downthe leg
4.5 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, short, back, cuts
intentionally over point
4.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 5 (6 runs) South Africa 17/0 (trail by 362 runs)
J Srinath 3-0-12-0 - Willows End
G Kirsten 4* (13b 1x4) HH Gibbs 12* (18b 2x4)
5.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line, back, defends to the on side
5.2 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, full, on the legs, nice ballance, leans
into the on drive, well timed goes all the way to long on
5.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish, just on off, strokes the drive
to cover
5.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone, moves away from
Kirsten
5.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone
5.6 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) FOUR, full, width, crashes the drive
through the covers
5.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 6 (9 runs) South Africa 26/0 (trail by 353 runs)
A Nehra 3-1-14-0 (2nb) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 12* (18b 2x4) G Kirsten 12* (20b 3x4)
6.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back of a length, back, dabs
to the gully area
6.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, back of a length, back, cuts back,
hurries the bat to it to short leg
6.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, full, comes in, forces the drive, drags
it to mid on
6.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, fulliush, on line, defensive push into
the covers
6.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
6.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, forward, pushes to mid off
End of over 7 (1 run) South Africa 27/0 (trail by 352 runs)
J Srinath 4-0-13-0 - Willows End
HH Gibbs 13* (22b 2x4) G Kirsten 12* (22b 3x4)
7.1 Nehra to Gibbs, legbye: two runs, leg side, clips the pad towards
fne leg
7.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off, looks for one, sent
back
7.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, defends to the off
7.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone
7.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone
7.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run
7.6 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, width, gets the foot across and
smashes the ball on the drive through the covers
End of over 8 (7 runs) South Africa 34/0 (trail by 345 runs)
A Nehra 4-1-19-0 (3nb) - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 12* (22b 3x4) HH Gibbs 17* (29b 3x4)
8.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, forward, defends to the off
8.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, full, drives straight, smashes into the
bowlers stumps, Srinath did not get a touch on it
8.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
8.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone, very close to
the off stump, well left
8.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone outside off
8.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, round the wicket, back, defends to the
off
End of over 9 (maiden) South Africa 34/0 (trail by 345 runs)
J Srinath 5-1-13-0 - Willows End
HH Gibbs 17* (29b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (28b 3x4)
Khan comes on
9.1 Khan to Gibbs, no run, wide down the leg side
9.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, also left hand over. on line, back, defends
down the pitch
9.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, defends down the pitch
9.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, bouncer, gets up over the crouching Gibbs
9.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, slightly on the back
foot, defends to the bowler
9.6 Khan to Gibbs, one run, leg side, back of a length, worked on the
hook to deep bwd sq leg
End of over 10 (1 run) South Africa 35/0 (trail by 344 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 18* (35b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (28b 3x4)
10.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, on length, pushes away sq to
Tendulkar at point
10.2 Srinath to Gibbs, (noball) no run, outside off, on the drive, well
fielded by Ganguly at covers
10.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line, angled in, jumps onto the back
foot, defends down the on side of the pitch
10.3 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, outside off, gently forward, pushing
ahead of SRT at point, good running
10.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, left alone, round the wicket to
Kirsten, angled in, but too wide to tempt him
10.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back of a length, left
alone, just as well, gets up for keeper to take above the
shoulders
10.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, defends to the off
End of over 11 (2 runs) South Africa 37/0 (trail by 342 runs)
J Srinath 6-1-15-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 19* (39b 3x4) G Kirsten 12* (31b 3x4)
11.1 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, round the wicket, leg side, clips it away to
deep bwd sq leg, long leg has no chance, came out the middle
11.2 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, same ball, same result, this time to deep fwd
sq leg
11.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, round the wicket this time, on the back
foot, pushes to the offf
11.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside off, back of a length, slight away
movement off the pitch, adjusts dabs to the off side from the back
foot
11.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, leg side, attempted glance, no contact,
'Gupta fumbles, no run
11.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 12 (8 runs) South Africa 45/0 (trail by 334 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 12* (31b 3x4) HH Gibbs 27* (45b 5x4)
12.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, left alone
12.2 Srinath to Kirsten, three runs, full, strokes to long on, Ganguly
chases and hauls it in
12.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, defends on the legs
12.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angled in, glances, taken on the pad
12.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, comes into Gibbs,
forward, defends
12.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, outside off, shortish, back, forces, not
timed to the bowler
End of over 13 (3 runs) South Africa 48/0 (trail by 331 runs)
J Srinath 7-1-18-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 15* (33b 3x4) HH Gibbs 27* (49b 5x4)
13.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside off, back, leaves, cuts back a
lot, just over the middle stump, leave on length ?
13.2 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, outside off, short and enough width for his
favourite shot, slaps the cut bwd of point
13.3 Khan to Kirsten, one run, into the legs area, back, works it to the
vacant mid wicket for a walked single
only two on the leg side
13.4 Khan to Gibbs, wide: no run, way outside the off, going round the
wicket this time
13.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line and length, forward, defends to the
off
13.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, on line, back of a length, on the back foot,
punches straight at cover
13.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, forward, defends to the off, on the button
by Khan
End of over 14 (6 runs) South Africa 54/0 (trail by 325 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-15-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 20* (36b 4x4) HH Gibbs 27* (52b 5x4)
Nehra takes over from the Willows end
14.1 Nehra to Kirsten, one run, outside off, short and wide, cuts, not
timed, gets it rolling fwd of point
14.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run
14.3 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, leg side, forward, well timed push this
time to the vacant mid wicket area
14.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, angled across the right hander, pushes to
cover
14.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, forward, leg stump line, plays round the
front foot, no balance, into the pad, pitched outside
14.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, fullish, pushes back at the bowler
End of over 15 (3 runs) South Africa 57/0 (trail by 322 runs)
A Nehra 5-1-22-0 (3nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 21* (37b 4x4) HH Gibbs 29* (57b 5x4)
15.1 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside off, left alone
15.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run, full, almost yorker, dug out to cover
15.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, comes back at him,
defends down the pitch
15.4 Khan to Kirsten, no run, fullish ball, comes in late and off the
pitch, inside edges into the pad to the off, good ball
15.5 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, spoils by giving him one short and wide,
gets over it and cuts away bwd of point
15.6 Khan to Kirsten, no run, on the back foot, just outside off, comes
forward as he pushes to the off
End of over 16 (4 runs) South Africa 61/0 (trail by 318 runs)
Z Khan 4-0-19-0 (1w) - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 29* (57b 5x4) G Kirsten 25* (43b 5x4)
16.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside off,over the wicket, good line,
well left
Kumble warming up
16.2 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, leg side, back, nudges to vacant mid
wicket
16.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, fullish ball, forward, defends to the on
side
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) FOUR, too full, and width, drives fwd of
point
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, and again, just over stepping,
Kirsten comes forward and defends
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, (noball) no run, yet again he goes over the front
line, forward, drives straight at extra cover
16.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, on line and length, defends to the off,
encouragement to the bowler from the keeper "Thats the line"
16.5 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside off, comes forward, good
judgement, got into line, then pushes the bat over the ball
16.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, almost yorker just outside off, gets the
bat down on it to the bowler
End of over 17 (8 runs) South Africa 69/0 (trail by 310 runs)
A Nehra 6-1-30-0 (6nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 30* (59b 5x4) G Kirsten 29* (50b 6x4)
Kumble gets the ball in hand
17.1 Kumble to Gibbs, FOUR, outside off, shortish, brilliant timing,
gets on the back foot, pushes at it, races away thru the covers
17.2 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, outside off, quicker ball, on the back
foot, hurries the shot to deepish point
17.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, just on the off, drawn forward, defends
down the off side of the pitch
17.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker ball, and bounce, left alone
outside off
17.5 Kumble to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, slight width, drives past extra
cover
17.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, leg side, turns past the glancing bat,
off the pad, appeal from the keeper, not close
End of over 18 (9 runs) South Africa 78/0 (trail by 301 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 35* (61b 6x4) G Kirsten 33* (54b 7x4)
18.1 Nehra to Gibbs, one run, too straight, on the back foot, worked to
long leg off the hips
18.2 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, too full, outside off, sq drives with ease
18.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, at the legs, closes the bat, gets the
leading edge, loops to where a silly mid on would have gobbled it
18.4 Nehra to Kirsten, three runs, leg side, back, pushes firmly past
mid on, good running from Gibbs
18.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off
18.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, outside off, too full, easily driven
with timing past fwd point
too many loose balls from the Indians now
18.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, left alone outside off and lunch in called
End of over 19 (13 runs) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Nehra 7-1-43-0 (7nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 40* (57b 8x4) HH Gibbs 40* (65b 7x4)
We will be back in 40 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back to Goodyear Park for the live action on day-2 of the
first Test. Post lunch session is about to start
We are all ready for the start. Gary Kirsten will take strike,
Kumble will bowl.
19.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
played in defence
19.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, gives plenty of air, on middle and leg,
played towards short mid-wicket
19.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, tosses the ball up, on middle and off,
played back to the bowler
19.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well tossed up again, driven firmly
towards mid-off, no possibility of a run
19.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
through to the k eeper
19.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the off, keeps Kirsten honest in
defense, a maiden over!
End of over 20 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Kumble 2-1-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 40* (65b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (63b 8x4)
Srinath will have a bowl now, to Gibbs
20.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, gentle loosener, outside the off, through
to the keeper
20.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, not at any threatening pace, middle and
leg stump line, played in defence
20.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
played in defence
20.4 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, well outside the off, Gibbs has nothing
to do with it
20.5 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, on a good length, just outside the off,
Gibbs goes for the flashy drive, beaten!
20.6 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short, outside the off, Gibbs goes back
and punches the ball towards square point, no chance of any run
End of over 21 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
J Srinath 8-2-18-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 40* (63b 8x4) HH Gibbs 40* (71b 7x4)
21.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, tossed up outside the off, Kirsten walks
down the track and drives it past a divign Kumble, Nehra at mid-on
makes a good stop and denies the single
21.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the stumps, Kirsten plays in defence
21.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, better line and length, keeps Kirsten in
defence
21.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
through to a chirpy and loud Dasgupta behind the stumps
21.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, over pitched, outside the off, Kirsten
misses out, driven straight to mid-off
21.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, Kirsten has
nothing to do with it, lets it go by to Dasgupta, a maiden over!
End of over 22 (maiden) South Africa 91/0 (trail by 288 runs)
A Kumble 3-2-9-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 40* (71b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (69b 8x4)
South African openers have been very cautious after the luncheon
break, they havent scored a run in three overs since lunch
22.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, nothing more than a medium paced
delivery, on off and middle, forward in defence
22.2 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, slightly faster than the previous one,
there we go..., first run after the lunch break, played towards
mid-wicket
22.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, just outside the off, Kirsten mistimes
the drive, ball goes to mid-off
22.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, short of a good length, angling away
from the batsman, Kirsten goes back and across and plays the ball
back along the track to Srinath
22.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, on a good length, outside the off,
Kirsten drives the ball on the rise, can't beat the man in the
covers
22.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, Srinath steaming in and delivers a good
length delivery on leg and middle, no scorching pace in that,
Kirsten plays the ball down with a lot of comfort.
End of over 23 (1 run) South Africa 92/0 (trail by 287 runs)
J Srinath 9-2-19-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 41* (73b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (73b 8x4)
Kumble will continue to Gibbs
23.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, that was quick, a fast delivery outside
the off, through to Dasgupta
23.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, full toss, missed opportunity for Gibbs,
taps the ball towards mid-on
23.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed gently towards
covers
23.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, good length delivery, on middle and leg,
played to mid-on
23.5 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, sliding the ball towards the pads,Gibbs
pushes the ball gently towards mid-on, Zaheer Khan is a bit slow
to pick it up, Gibbs steals a single
23.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, rapped on the pads, outside the line of
off, ball going further towards the slips, loud shout for lbw, not
out
End of over 24 (1 run) South Africa 93/0 (trail by 286 runs)
A Kumble 4-2-10-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 42* (78b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (74b 8x4)
24.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, well outside the
off, getting the seam to hit the pitch, no lateral movement tho',
left alone
24.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, angling in to the batsman, played
straight to mid-wicket
24.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence with
a ball just outside the off
24.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, slightly slower delivery, pushed past
the bowler towards Tendulkar at mid-on, steals the run, Tendulkar
has a shy at the stumps, misses
24.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, bowling around the wicket, angling the
ball in to the bat, goes for a drive, mistimes the shot
24.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, angling in from
outside the off, Kirsten is forced to check his shot, no runs
scored.
End of over 25 (1 run) South Africa 94/0 (trail by 285 runs)
J Srinath 10-2-20-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 43* (82b 7x4) G Kirsten 40* (76b 8x4)
25.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery. on leg and middle, Gibbs
opens the face of the bat, plays the ball towards gully
25.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, fires the ball in, on middle and leg,
Gibbs quick to bring the bat down in defence
25.3 Kumble to Gibbs, FOUR, slightly short, angling down too, tried to
bowl the googly and got it completely wrong, Gibbs is quick to
pounce on that, goes back and pulls it around for four!
25.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, kicks up from a good length, Gibbs does
well to play the ball down
25.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside th eoff, quicker one, played in
defence
25.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, gives the ball some air, Gibbs wants to
crack it through covers, gets an inside edge and goes too close of
the of stump, lucky Gibbs!
End of over 26 (4 runs) South Africa 98/0 (trail by 281 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-14-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 40* (76b 8x4) HH Gibbs 47* (88b 8x4)
26.1 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, ball straightening a
bit, Kirsten knows where his off stump is, leaves the ball alone
26.2 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, slightly over pitched on the off,
Kirsten once again misses out on it, pushed to mid-on
26.3 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, outside th eoff, Kirsten getting a bit
irritated, tries to play the big square cut, inside edge and
almost drags the ball on to his stumps
26.4 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, angling further
away, a frustrated Kirsten plays a terrible shot at it, beaten,
lucky not to get an edge
26.5 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, outside th eoff,
seaming away, Kirsten has got back his concentration, has a good
look at it, left alone
26.6 Srinath to Kirsten, no run, not a good ball this, way too short,
outside the off, keeps low as it goes to dasgupta, almost a crime
not to make Kirsten play at it!
End of over 27 (maiden) South Africa 98/0 (trail by 281 runs)
J Srinath 11-3-20-0 (1nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 47* (88b 8x4) G Kirsten 40* (82b 8x4)
Kirsten has looked a bit shakey after the lunch break
27.1 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, on the pads, worked away past square leg.
27.2 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the pads of Kirsten, gets his first
run after lunch, that is the 100 runs on the board.
27.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery, defended
27.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, almost a mdeium pace delivery, on middle
and off, defended
27.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tricky tricky! gives the ball some air,
Gibbs almost falls for it, gets the edge and falls short of the
lonely slip
27.6 Kumble to Gibbs, three runs, on the pads, played around the corner,
Srinath does well to stop the boundary, that is Gibbs' half
century, coming off 93 balls.
End of over 28 (5 runs) South Africa 103/0 (trail by 276 runs)
A Kumble 6-2-19-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 51* (93b 8x4) G Kirsten 41* (83b 8x4)
28.1 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, full and way down the leg side, Gibbs waits
on the ball and at the last moment deftly flicks the ball to the
fine leg fence
28.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, good length ball outside the off, the
ball goes through with good carry to the keeper as Gibbs leaves
the ball alone
28.3 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
28.4 Srinath to Gibbs, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, angling in to the batsman, Gibbs stands tall and punches the
ball through the covers off the back foot
28.5 Srinath to Kirsten, one run, from around the wicket, slanting in to
the left hander, clipped away to the on side
28.6 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, loose ball wide outside the off, perfectly
in the slot for Gibbs to reach out, plant his front foot and lace
the ball through covers, not a very good end to a very ordinary
over
End of over 29 (10 runs) South Africa 113/0 (trail by 266 runs)
J Srinath 12-3-30-0 (1nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 42* (84b 8x4) HH Gibbs 60* (98b 10x4)
29.1 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the pads, worked behind square for
an easy single, brings Gibbs on strike
29.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, quicker delivery, angled in to the pads,
no trace of a leg break there, plays the ball inside out towards
point
29.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside th eoff, played in defence toward
sth eoff side
29.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, surprise surprise, gives the ball some
air, Gibbs comes down the track and plays it down to short-
thirdman
29.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, delivered from close to the stumps, on leg
stump, forward in defence
29.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, played
in defence again
End of over 30 (1 run) South Africa 114/0 (trail by 265 runs)
A Kumble 7-2-20-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 43* (85b 8x4) HH Gibbs 60* (103b 10x4)
Nehra will replace Srinath from the Willows end
30.1 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, outside
the off, left alone
30.2 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, short and wide outside the off, left
alone once again.
30.3 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper. Nehra is bowling a bit too short to get any swing to
trouble the batsman
30.4 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, not getting the batsman
to play at it
30.5 Nehra to Kirsten, FOUR, Nehra persists with his line and length,
outside the off, Kirsten goes for a flashy shot, slices the ball
over the head of Ganguly at gully, four runs!
30.6 Nehra to Kirsten, no run, good length delivery, just outside the
off, some swing away from the bat, Kirsten watches it carefully,
lets it through to the keeper.
End of over 31 (4 runs) South Africa 118/0 (trail by 261 runs)
A Nehra 8-1-47-0 (7nb) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 60* (103b 10x4) G Kirsten 47* (91b 9x4)
31.1 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tossed up a bit, outside the off, played
defensively towards the off side
31.2 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, bat and
pad close togethe rin defence
31.3 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, short in length, just outside the off,
Gibbs had decided about the shot he is to play, sweeps the ball
around for a single
31.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, Kirsten goes back and
cuts the ball hard towards point
31.5 Kumble to Kirsten, FOUR, juicy half volley outside th eoff, Kirsten
walks across and sends the ball rocketing towards the mid-wicket
fence for four, nehra makes a dive, just can't stop that, Fifty
for Kirsten!
31.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off,Kirsten has nothing to
do with that, left alone
End of over 32 (5 runs) South Africa 123/0 (trail by 256 runs)
A Kumble 8-2-25-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 61* (106b 10x4) G Kirsten 51* (94b 10x4)
Kirsten and Gibbs have got to their fifty off 93 balls.
32.1 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, played in defence
32.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, just outside the off, goes back and across
to play at it, thick inside edge, no damage done
32.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, keeps the ball full in length, gets the
ball to swing a little, mistimes the drive to covers
32.4 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, better stuff this is from Nehra, full and
on th eoff, keeps Gibbs on defence
32.5 Nehra to Gibbs, two runs, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat and plays the ball behind point, Sehwag does the chasing, two
runs for that
32.6 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, keeps the ball up to the batsman, just
outside the off, late swing too, Gibbs plays a loose shot at it,
beaten, lucky not to get an edge.
End of over 33 (2 runs) South Africa 125/0 (trail by 254 runs)
A Nehra 9-1-49-0 (7nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 51* (94b 10x4) HH Gibbs 63* (112b 10x4)
Gibbs has played some cracking shots, but at times looks that he is
bit too casual about his cricket
33.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside th eoff, bat and pad close
together in defence
33.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on the off, Kirsten walks forward and
pushes in defence
33.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off,
defended
33.4 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, on the padsworked around the corner for
an easy single
33.5 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, tossed up a bit, forward in defence
33.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, only for the slip fielder to walk around to stop
End of over 34 (1 run) South Africa 126/0 (trail by 253 runs)
A Kumble 9-2-26-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 52* (98b 10x4) HH Gibbs 63* (114b 10x4)
34.1 Nehra to Kirsten, three runs, short, keeps low, takes the outside
edge and goes down to third-man, Kumble is not the quickets man in
the Indian team, enough time to take three
34.2 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) FOUR, on the pads, poor line and length,
eased down to fine leg for four!
34.2 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, driven to covers
34.3 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
34.4 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, take that! on a good length, just outside the
off, Gibbs playing with a lot of confidence, smack! hit on the
rise and through covers for four!
34.5 Nehra to Gibbs, no run, Nehra digs this one short. Bouncer! ducks
underneath that one
34.6 Nehra to Gibbs, (noball) no run, over steps, outside the off,
played in defence
34.6 Nehra to Gibbs, FOUR, Stand and deliver! this just cant get any
better, driven on the rise, glorious extra cover drive, a great
shot this one is, four runs!
End of over 35 (17 runs) South Africa 143/0 (trail by 236 runs)
A Nehra 10-1-66-0 (9nb) - Willows End
G Kirsten 55* (99b 10x4) HH Gibbs 75* (121b 13x4)
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back.
Kumble will bowl around the wicket to Kirsten
35.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
35.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bowled from the edge of the crease,
getting the ball to drift in, Kirsten goes for a biggie! beaten.
35.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, defended
35.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bat and pad close together, played in
defence towards the off side
35.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, bowling from the edge of the crease,
rapped on the pads as Kirsten goes for a big sweep shot, loud
shout for lbw, wishful at best,that was way too outside the off.
35.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 36 (maiden) South Africa 143/0 (trail by 236 runs)
A Kumble 10-3-26-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 75* (121b 13x4) G Kirsten 55* (105b 10x4)
Zaheer Khan gets a chance to bowl now, replacing Nehra, bowling
left-arm over to Gibbs
Six fielders on the off , three on the leg.
36.1 Khan to Gibbs, SIX, digs the ball short, Gibbs can't do any better,
pivots around, sends the ball high over long leg for a huge six!
36.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, too close to the body, full in length to
repeat that shot, beaten outside the off
36.3 Khan to Gibbs, no run, just outside the off,pushed to covers
36.4 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, outside the off, Gibbs throws his bat at it,
gets the edge, ball flies over the slips and in to the thirdman
fence for four
That is the 150 on the board for South Africa
36.5 Khan to Gibbs, one run, full toss, outside the off, driven to mid-
off and takes a quick single
36.6 Khan to Kirsten, one run
End of over 37 (12 runs) South Africa 155/0 (trail by 224 runs)
Z Khan 5-0-31-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 56* (106b 10x4) HH Gibbs 86* (126b 14x4 1x6)
37.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fires the ball in, on middle and off,
defended
37.2 Kumble to Kirsten, three runs, heave ho! on middle and leg, goes
for the big one, gets a top edge and the ball goes in the air
towards mid-wicket, lucky break this for Kirsten
37.3 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed towards covers
37.4 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, on leg and middle, fast delivery, fended
down the track
37.5 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, another faster ball, opens the face of
the bat and steals a run
37.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, Kumble has given up on
flight and guile, fast delivery again, defended.
End of over 38 (4 runs) South Africa 159/0 (trail by 220 runs)
A Kumble 11-3-30-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 87* (129b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 59* (109b 10x4)
38.1 Khan to Gibbs, one run
38.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run
38.3 Khan to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, gets the outside edge,
straight to gully
38.4 Khan to Kirsten, one run, much faster delivery from Khan, outside
the off, driven to covers, misfielded by Ganguly, single taken
38.5 Khan to Gibbs, one run, driven through the covers, there is a man
at sweeper cover, Srinath, stops the batsman from taking more than
one
38.6 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, outside the off, seaming away too, takes a
thick outside edge as Kirsten tries to push the ball towards
covers, ball racing down pastthe ropes at third-man
End of over 39 (7 runs) South Africa 166/0 (trail by 213 runs)
Z Khan 6-0-38-0 (1w) - Willows End
HH Gibbs 89* (131b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 64* (113b 11x4)
39.1 Kumble to Gibbs, one run, almost a nothing ball from Kumble, on the
pads, worked around the corner for an easy single.
39.2 Kumble to Kirsten, two runs, bowling around the wicket to the left-
handed Kirsten, tucks the ball around the corner, no power in that
shot, soft hands as he worked the ball around, good running
between the wickets, two runs they take
39.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, played neatly to mid-
off
39.4 Kumble to Kirsten, one run, quicker delivery, pushed towards mid-on
and takes a quick single
39.5 Kumble to Gibbs, two runs, on the pads, Gibbs has no problems
dealing with such harmless stuff, plays it down to Zaheer khan at
fine leg for two runs
39.6 Kumble to Gibbs, no run, on the pads again, played to mid-wicket
and looks to take a quick single, decide against it.
End of over 40 (6 runs) South Africa 172/0 (trail by 207 runs)
A Kumble 12-3-36-0 - Lock Logan End
G Kirsten 67* (116b 11x4) HH Gibbs 92* (134b 14x4 1x6)
40.1 Khan to Kirsten, FOUR, Zaheer Khan trots in and bowls one outside
the off, juicy half volley, glorious extra cover drive, all along
the carpet, four runs!
40.2 Khan to Kirsten, no run, tries to bowl a yorker, ends up bowling a
low full toss, Kirsten walking around in his crease, misses out on
four easy runs
40.3 Khan to Kirsten, one run, outside the off, defences at it, ball
goes down past point
40.4 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
40.5 Khan to Gibbs, no run, outside the off, frees gis arms, plays a
cracking shot, straight to the man in the covers
40.6 Khan to Gibbs, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone
End of over 41 (5 runs) South Africa 177/0 (trail by 202 runs)
Z Khan 7-0-43-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 72* (119b 12x4) HH Gibbs 92* (137b 14x4 1x6)
41.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, fast delivery, played in defence
41.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, kicks up from a good length, just
outside the off, Kirsten does well to keep the ball down
41.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, left through to the keeper
41.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, forward in defence
41.5 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, well outside the off, left alone
41.6 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, drops the ball short, almost a long hop,
Kirsten misses out on this, pushes it to mid-wicket
End of over 42 (maiden) South Africa 177/0 (trail by 202 runs)
A Kumble 13-4-36-0 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 92* (137b 14x4 1x6) G Kirsten 72* (125b 12x4)
India is hoping to get a wicket, almost waiting for the South
African openers to make a mistake.
42.1 Khan to Gibbs, FOUR, boy-o-boy! has eight fielders on the off side,
bowls one on the pads, Gibbs can't believe his luck, smack!
through square leg for four
42.2 Khan to Gibbs, no run, full in length, driven back to the bowler
42.3 Khan to Gibbs, SIX, the solitary mid-on waiting on the on side,
digs the ball short, Gibbs swivels around, sends the ball high and
high over mid-wicket for a huge six!
Whattashot! to get to his Century off 140 balls
42.4 Khan to Gibbs, one run, on the pads, played towards mid-wicket and
takes the single
42.5 Khan to Kirsten, no run, just short of a good length, rising too,
Kirsten cramped for space, hit high on the pads, loud shout for
lbw, not out
42.6 Khan to Kirsten, one run, sliding down the leg side, helped down to
fine leg for a single
End of over 43 (12 runs) South Africa 189/0 (trail by 190 runs)
Z Khan 8-0-55-0 (1w) - Willows End
G Kirsten 73* (127b 12x4) HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6)
End of an absilute trash of an over from Zaheer Khan. Almost
clueless he is, eight fielders on the off side and feeding Gibbs
on the leg side!
43.1 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, forward in defence to a well pitched up
delivery
43.2 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, bat and pad close
together in defence
43.3 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, outside the off, hits one of those
cracks just in front of a good length spot, through to the keeper
43.4 Kumble to Kirsten, no run, on leg and middle, back and across to
it, defended.
43.5 Kumble to Kirsten, OUT: bowling around the stumps, pitched outside
the off, Kirsten goes for a mighty shot over mid-wicket, gets a
thick inside edge, bowled!
South Africa 189/1, Partnership of 189
G Kirsten b Kumble 73 (132b 12x4 0x6)
HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6) A Kumble 13.5-4-36-1
It took Kirsten to play a poor shot to get out. Kallis is the new
batsman in the middle. Kirsten and Gibbs did put together 189 runs
for the first wicket.
43.6 Kumble to Kallis, FOUR, sliding down the leg, Kallis trickles the
ball around the corner, poor effort that is by Zaheer Khan, tries
to stop the ball with his foot, walks over the ball in the end,
four runs!
End of over 44 (4 runs) South Africa 193/1 (trail by 186 runs)
A Kumble 14-4-40-1 - Lock Logan End
HH Gibbs 103* (141b 15x4 2x6) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
Zaheer Khan who is having the nightmares in the middle has been
taken off, Srinath will bowl from the Willows End
44.1 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, over pitched, outside the off, pushed
back to the bowler.
44.2 Srinath to Gibbs, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
stands tall and fends the ball back down the track
44.3 Srinath to Gibbs, FOUR, this must be early X'mas for Gibbs! ball
outside the leg, helped around the corner for four!
44.4 Srinath to Gibbs, OUT: good length delivery, outside the off, hit
on the rise, straight to Zaheer Khan at mid-off, end of a
brilliant innings by Gibbs!
South Africa 197/2, Partnership of 8
HH Gibbs c Khan b Srinath 107 (145b 16x4 2x6)
JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4) J Srinath 12.4-3-34-1 (1nb)
McKenzie is the new batsman
44.5 Srinath to McKenzie, FOUR, outside the off, not the very best of
deliveries to bowl to a new batsman, helps himself for four runs
with a glorious square drive
44.6 Srinath to McKenzie, three runs, over pitched, on leg and middle,
driven straight past the bowler, good timing in that shot, Zaheer
Khan stops the boundary
End of over 45 (11 runs) South Africa 204/2 (trail by 175 runs)
J Srinath 13-3-41-1 (1nb) - Willows End
ND McKenzie 7* (2b 1x4) JH Kallis 4* (1b 1x4)
45.1 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, outside the off, played in defence
45.2 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, bat
and pad close together in defence
45.3 Kumble to McKenzie, two runs, on the pads, goes back and across,
plays the ball behind square, gets two for that
45.4 Kumble to McKenzie, legbye: two runs, fast and on the pads, off the
pads and down to fine leg for a couple of runs
45.5 Kumble to McKenzie, no run, slightly slower, on the off, def