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Match Ended
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
, Dec 26, 2022
575/8d
189&204 (68.5)
Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 182 runs
% Chance to Win
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Right then, that is it from the second Test and Australia have dominated yet again to seal the series. South Africa, on the other hand have fallen to third place in the World Test Championship standings, and they will need to win the third Test to rectify their position. The third Test will start on 4th of January at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT, previous day) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. As you know, our build-up will begin much earlier so do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper says that he is proud of his team and to win against South Africa is a bit more special as they haven't won against them at home for a long time. Adds that Warner and Smith batted really well in the heat and also credits Starc and Green to perform regardless of their injuries. Mentions that Warner was up for this game and to score 200 in his 100th Test is awesome. Tells that Carey did really well to get his maiden Test hundred in a Boxing Day Test. Ends by saying the Lyon just wounded himself but will be available for the next game and says that this win is a bit more special because of Shane Warne.
Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa in for a chat. He says that this loss is not easy at the moment. Adds that they haven't been upto speed with their game. Mentions that it is the inexperience in the batting line-up that has started to hurt them a lot now. Although, says that this is a great chance for the youngsters to steal their spot here. Informs they need to move on very quickly as they final test is around the corner.
David Warner wins the Man of the Match award for his sensational knock of 200 runs. He says that it is a phenomenal achievement to win this Boxing Day Test and seal the series. Adds that they just wanted provide entertainment to the fans that came out in numbers and credits Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey for their performances. Mentions that this knock will be a special one for him and tells that he is feeling fit and the aim is play in the World Cup next year.
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Mitchell Starc is in for a quick chat. He says that this is a big win for them. Adds that it was nice to contribute to the team but tells that he will be out of action for a few weeks. Mentions that he wants to come back for the Indian tour but will have to assess the injury more. Credits David Warner for his double century and jokingly says that he is the first man to score a 200 and get out on the first ball. Also, credits Alex Carey for his hundred and ends by saying that it was a great win.
Australia lost an early wicket in the form Usman Khawaja but that did not stop them from harming the opposition in any way or form as David Warner stabled the ship alongwith Marnus Labuschagne with a stand of 54 runs. The latter gave away his wicket through a run-out to keep Warner at the crease on his 100th Test match. Warner made sure he makes this innings count and boy, he did it by racking up a double-century after going through a lean patch in the Test format recently. Steven Smith supported him well but fell out on 85 runs. Later, Alex Carey smacked his maiden ton to add on to the misery of the Proteas. Travis Head and Cameron Green also played a valuable knock and chipped in with half-centuries. The latter though played through a lot of pain as he injured his finger and sat out during South Africa's second innings with the blade. Eventually, Australia ended up posting 575 on the board which turned out to be too much for the Proteas.
It all began when Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first once again in this series. Everyone was hoping for the wicket to be a batting friendly one but with the rain predicted over the course of this Test match Cummins agreed on a questionable decision. Although, his bowlers backed him really well and bundled out South Africa for 189 runs. Once again Australia were able to keep the Proteas under the 200-run mark which raises a lot of questions about the visitors batting strength at the moment. Except Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen no one else could turn up with the blade for them. For the Aussies though it was Cameron Green who turned on the heat with the ball in the first innings with his five-wicket haul.
This has been a solid bowling performance by Australia. They never let the South Africa breathe easily at the crease. The pair of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins caused a lot of problems with the new ball in hand, while the former showed some great determination to bowl well with an injured finger. These two bowlers returned with a wicket each. Scott Boland chipped in with a couple. Although, it was the GOAT, Nathan Lyon who came to the party in the post-Lunch session on Day 4 to take a three-fer while Steven Smith took the final wicket to put this game to bed. Pat Cummins would be very happy with the way his boys have backed his decision throughout this Test match.
South Africa came to bat in the final session on Day 3 with the deficit being 386 runs. This was always going to be an uphill task for the Proteas looking at current form with the blade in hand. They could only face 7 overs on the moving day as the rain forced the umpires to call for stumps early. Although, it might've been a relief for them as they were already a man down. In the morning session on Day 4, Sarel Erwee and Theunis de Bruyn started well and were being solid in their defense from the get go. They built a stubborn stand of 47 runs off 94 deliveries but they lost both the batters in quick succession. Soon, Khaya Zondo had to head to back to the dressing room due to a run out. Temba Bavuma kept one end intact but saw quite a few wickets fall at the other end, as he smacked a half-ton. Although, he was a part of two run outs in the middle which eventually put him under a lot of pressure and he slipped out. Later on, none of the tail-enders could whack their tails for long and the Proteas bundled out for 204 runs.
Australia seal the series 2-0 with a convincing win over the Proteas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by an innings and 182 runs. It has been one-way traffic throughout this Test match and Australia have certainly outclassed their opponents here.
68.5
W
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Steven Smith gets the last wicket! That is that then from this Test! It is a fitting end as a leg-spinner finishes the game for Australia. Smith loops this up above the eye-line of the batter, on leg, Lungi Ngidi goes for the big heave, but plays all around it as the ball turns in from outside leg to rattle the off pole. A ball Shane Warne would have been proud of. Australian players are delighted and the handshakes are going on in the middle. Australia win by an innings and 182 runs to seal the series!
68.4
0
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi
Flighted, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi leans on and blocks it out.
68.3
1
Steven Smith To Anrich Nortje
Flatter, full and on off, Anrich Nortje reverse sweeps it uppishly but just past the slip as Warner dives to his left. The batters get a run as Warner picks up and throws towards the keeper where Alex Carey misses it and the ball hits Marnus Labuschagne at short leg.
68.2
0
Steven Smith To Anrich Nortje
DROPPED! This is floated, full and on middle, Anrich Nortje looks to cut it but gets na outside edge towards slip where David Warner spills it out.
68.1
1
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi
Tossed up, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 68 : 202/9
5 Runs
- 067.1
- 467.2
- 167.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 067.6
A. Nortje
7 (16)
L. Ngidi
18 (18)
N. Lyon
17-1-58-3
67.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Another dot as this full delivery is reverse swept towards short third man again.
67.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Gives this one some air, on middle, Anrich Nortje uses his feet and works it of the inner half towards mid-wicket.
67.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Flighted, full and on off, Anrich Nortje reverse sweeps it towards short third man.
67.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Flatter, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
67.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
FOUR! In the gap! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi heaves it towards the wide long on fence splitting the two deep fielders for a boundary.
67.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Floated, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi blocks it out.
End Of The Over 67 : 197/9
6 Runs
- 166.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 166.4
- 066.5
- 466.6
A. Nortje
7 (13)
L. Ngidi
13 (15)
M. Starc
18-4-62-1
66.6
4
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
EDGED AND FOUR! This is on a hard length and on leg, angling in, Anrich Nortje looks to block it out but gets an top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.
66.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Mitchell Starc serves a fiery bouncer, on leg, Anrich Nortje tries to duck under it and manages to do it but falls over in the process as well.
66.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Lungi Ngidi gets cramped and mistimes his pull shot towards square leg for a run.
66.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Short of a length and around off, Lungi Ngidi goes on his knees and lets it go to the keeper.
66.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on off this time, Lungi Ngidi ducks under it.
66.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Full and on off, angling in, Anrich Nortje drives it towards covers for a single.
End Of The Over 66 : 191/9
9 Runs
- 065.1
- 165.2
- 265.3
- 065.4
- 665.5
- 065.6
L. Ngidi
12 (12)
A. Nortje
2 (10)
N. Lyon
16-1-53-3
65.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Looped up, short and off, Lungi Ngidi blocks it out.
65.5
6
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
SIX! BANG! Lungi Ngidi goes big! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
65.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Quciker one, short and on middle, turning in, Lungi Ngidi is through his shot early and misses to get hit on the pads.
65.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Flighted, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi lofts it over mid off for a brace.
65.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Floated, full and on middle, Anrich Nortje uses his feet and whips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
65.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Tossed up, full and on middle, Anrich Nortje reverse sweeps it towards short third man.
End Of The Over 65 : 182/9
5 Runs
- 064.1
- 164.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 464.6
L. Ngidi
4 (8)
A. Nortje
1 (8)
M. Starc
17-4-56-1
64.6
4
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
FOUR! Nice shot! This is a low full toss, on middle, Lungi Ngidi drives it straight down the ground for a boundary.
64.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Mitchell Starc nails the yorker, on leg, angling away, Lungi Ngidi looks to play at it, but misses and gets hit on the pads as he almost loses his balance.
64.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Short again and on leg, angling in, Lungi Ngidi manages to duck under it.
64.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Another fiery bouncer from Starc, on leg, Lungi Ngidi ducks under it again.
64.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Anrich Nortje gets cramped a bit but forces it towards long on for a single.
64.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Anrich Nortje ducks under it.
End Of The Over 64 : 177/9
0 Runs
- 063.1
- W 63.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
L. Ngidi
0 (4)
A. Nortje
0 (6)
N. Lyon
15-1-44-3
63.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Flighted, full and off, Lungi Ngidi leans on and defends it to the off side.
63.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
On off, kept out.
63.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Floated, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi blocks it out.
63.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Tossed up, short and on middle, turning in, Lungi Ngidi looks to block it out, but misses as the ball loops up off his pads towards short leg. There is an appeal for the catch but turned down.
Lungi Ngidi is the last man in for South Africa.
63.2
W
Nathan Lyon To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kagiso Rabada holes out now. South Africa lose their ninth wicket. It is tossed up, full and on off. Kagiso Rabada gets low and goes for the sweep. He though gets a top-edge on it. The ball lobs towards mid on. Pat Cummins back-pedals and takes a sharp catch behind his head as he tumbles on the floor.
63.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Kagiso Rabada
This is full and on middle, coming in with the arm. Kagiso Rabada blocks it on his front foot.
End Of The Over 63 : 177/8
1 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 162.3
- 062.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
A. Nortje
0 (6)
K. Rabada
3 (10)
M. Starc
16-4-51-1
62.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Starc serves it on a length, outside off. Anrich Nortje has no shot to offer.
62.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Swing and a miss! A good-length ball, outside off. Anrich Nortje stays back and looks to chase it but misses.
62.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
A bouncer now, going down leg. Anrich Nortje leaves it alone.
62.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
On a good length, outside off. Rabada stands tall and punches it through covers for a single.
62.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada blocks this length ball watchfully.
62.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
Starc goes full and on off. Kagiso Rabada tries to clip it away but takes a blow on his pads.
End Of The Over 62 : 176/8
1 Runs
- 061.1
- 161.2
- W 61.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
A. Nortje
0 (3)
K. Rabada
2 (7)
N. Lyon
14-0-44-2
61.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Short and outside off. Anrich Nortje cuts it to the off side.
61.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje blocks this full dellvery to covers.
61.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
On leg, clipped to short leg.
Anrich Nortje comes out to the middle now.
61.3
W
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Nathan Lyon gets his second wicket and gets rid of a set batter in Temba Bavuma. It is tossed up, around off, turning away a hint. Temba Bavuma gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep. He does not connect well though. The ball lobs high in the air towards the right of mid on. Marcus Harris, the substitute fielder settels under it and takes a solid catch.
61.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Kagiso Rabada
A single now as this is clipped into the leg side.
61.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Kagiso Rabada
It is full and on off. Rabada blocks it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 61 : 175/7
3 Runs
- W 60.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 160.6
K. Rabada
1 (5)
T. Bavuma
65 (143)
M. Starc
15-4-50-1
60.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada swivels on his back foot and pulls this short ball off his hips towards fine leg. They get a single as there is protection in the deep.
60.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
On a good length, wide of off. Too wide to bother Rabada though.
60.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
A sharp bouncer, on off. Rabada ducks under it.
60.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
Once again Starc serves it outside off. Rabada has no shot to offer.
60.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Kagiso Rabada
Outside off, left alone.
Kagiso Rabada walks out to bat now.
60.1
W
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! A catastrophe for South Africa! This is very poor cricket from South Africa and they are throwing their wickets away here. Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and on off, Keshav Maharaj punches it through covers and sets off for the run. Marnus Labuschagne from covers chase it down and collects it while the batters complete two runs. However, Keshav Maharaj calls for the third and Bavuma initially agrees but sends him back when he is almost near the bowler's end. Marnus Labuschagne throws it towards the bowler's end where Mitchell Starc collects it and hits bullseye at the batter's end to catch Maharaj short of his crease. The replay confirms it too. South Africa seven down now!
End Of The Over 60 : 172/6
7 Runs
- 459.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 159.5
- 259.6
T. Bavuma
65 (143)
K. Maharaj
11 (19)
N. Lyon
13-0-43-1
59.6
2
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
It is full, on middle and leg. Bavuma tries to sweep it away. The ball takes the top-edge and goes towards fine leg. They take a couple.
59.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
This is pushed into covers for one.
59.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
This is full and on off. Maharaj tucks it to short leg.
59.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
Full and on off, defended out.
59.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
This is on the pads, Maharaj nudges it to short leg.
59.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Solid shot. It is full and on off. Keshav Maharaj drills it down the ground and gets a boundary to long off.
Nathan Lyon is back on.
End Of The Over 59 : 165/6
3 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 158.5
- 258.6
T. Bavuma
63 (142)
K. Maharaj
6 (14)
M. Starc
14-4-47-1
58.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length, on off. Bavuma pulls it to mid-wicket for two runs.
58.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj
Fraction short, around off. Keshav Maharaj punches it into covers. They take one before the fielder cuts it out.
58.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj
Starc bends his back hard and serves a sharp bouncer, on leg. Maharaj ducks under it.
58.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj
Full length, attacking the stumps. Keshav Maharaj makes room and defends it out watchfully.
58.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj
This is full, angled into the pads. Maharaj flicks it past short leg. It just bounces besides the fielder there.
58.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Keshav Maharaj
Starc comes 'round the wicket and angles a length ball into the right-hander. Maharaj hangs back and blocks it towards covers.
End Of The Over 58 : 162/6
2 Runs
- 057.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 257.5
- 057.6
T. Bavuma
61 (141)
K. Maharaj
5 (9)
S. Smith
2-0-7-0
57.6
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Looped up, on off. Bavuma defends it back to the bowler.
57.5
2
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Shorter, on off. Bavuma goes back and pulls it past mid on. They take two runs.
57.4
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Fuller, on off, Bavuma defends it out.
57.3
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Short, outside off. Bavuma cuts it to point.
57.2
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Slower through the air, full and outside off. It grips and turns away. Temba Bavuma does not chase it.
57.1
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, blocked out.
End Of The Over 57 : 160/6
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 156.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
K. Maharaj
5 (9)
T. Bavuma
59 (135)
N. Lyon
12-0-36-1
56.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
On leg stump. Maharaj tucks it to the leg side.
56.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
Full and outside off. Maharaj shuffles and defends it out solidly.
56.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Shorter, on off, turning into the batter. Bavuma goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket. One taken.
56.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On off, blocked out.
56.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On off, defended back to the bowler.
56.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off. Bavuma presses forward and flicks it to the leg side.
End Of The Over 56 : 159/6
5 Runs
- 155.1
- 155.2
- 055.3
- 255.4
- 155.5
- 055.6
K. Maharaj
5 (7)
T. Bavuma
58 (131)
S. Smith
1-0-5-0
55.6
0
Steven Smith To Keshav Maharaj
A loud appeal for caught behind! Smith tosses it up, outside off, it turns away a touch. Keshav Maharaj strides forward and tries to defend it out. He misses and gets beaten on the outside edge.
55.5
1
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Short, wide of off. Bavuma cuts it through point. One taken.
55.4
2
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, around off. Bavuma strokes it to sweeper cover and collects two runs.
55.3
0
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Loops it up, outside off. driven to covers.
55.2
1
Steven Smith To Keshav Maharaj
Goes through full and on off. Maharaj pushes it to cover for one.
55.1
1
Steven Smith To Temba Bavuma
Short one, spinning away. Bavuma cuts it to sweeper cover for one.
End Of The Over 55 : 154/6
5 Runs
- 154.1
- 054.2
- 454.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
K. Maharaj
4 (5)
T. Bavuma
54 (127)
N. Lyon
11-0-35-1
54.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
Short and on off. Maharaj goes back and blocks it to silly point.
54.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
This is spilled down leg, left alone.
54.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
Pushed through quicker, on off, blocked out.
54.3
4
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Nicely played! It is tossed up, around off. Keshav Maharaj drives it through mid off and gets a boundary. Great timing and a good-looking shot.
54.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Keshav Maharaj
Full and outside off. Maharaj smashes it to covers.
54.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma dances down the track and knocks this full delivery down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 54 : 149/6
5 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 453.4
- 053.5
- 153.6
T. Bavuma
53 (126)
K. Maharaj
0 (0)
S. Boland
15-2-49-2
53.6
1
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A single to end the over as this full delivery is worked towards mid on by Bavuma.
53.5
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Full again and on middle, shaping in, Temba Bavuma looks to push it away, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
53.4
4
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! FIFTY FOR BAVUMA! This has been a fighting knock from him and he looked positive right from the start. Scott Boland serves this full and down the leg, Temba Bavuma tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
53.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Length again and on middle, Temba Bavuma works it with the inner half towards mid-wicket.
53.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
This is on a good length and on off, Temba Bavuma guides it with the outer half towards point.
53.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Short of a length and outside off, Temba Bavuma slashes hard at it but faisl to connect.
Keshav Maharaj is the next man in.
End Of The Over 53 : 144/6
1 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 152.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- W 52.6
M. Jansen
5 (29)
T. Bavuma
48 (120)
N. Lyon
10-0-30-1
52.6
W
Nathan Lyon To Marco Jansen OUT!
OUT! LBW! Nathan Lyon provides the breakthrough straightaway after coming into the attack. Australia use the review well here. Nathan Lyon pushes this quicker through the air, on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Marco Jansen looks to block it out, but plays down the wrong line and misses to get rapped around his back leg. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Pat Cummins goes for the review, Snicko and Hotspot shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds and Jansen has to go back to the hut. A great review by Australia and they are now four wickets away from victory.
52.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Marco Jansen
Short again and on middle, Marco Jansen keeps it out to the leg side.
52.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Marco Jansen
A bit short and on middle, Marco Jansen defends it off the back foot.
52.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Shorter and on off, Temba Bavuma hangs back and cuts it towards covers for a single.
52.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, full and on middle, Temba Bavuma leans on and blocks it out towards the bowler.
52.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Floated, short and on off, turning in, Temba Bavuma stays back and knocks it towards silly point.
Drinks! Temba Bavuma looks solid and Marco Jansen is supporting him well out in the middle. Australia are creating some chance here and there, but they will want to take a few more wickets in this session. Nathan Lyon to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 52 : 143/5
1 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 151.5
- 051.6
M. Jansen
5 (26)
T. Bavuma
47 (117)
S. Boland
14-2-44-2
51.6
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Touch fuller, on fourth stump. Marco Jansen gets forward and blocks it out.
51.5
1
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland fires it down leg on a fuller length. Bavuma clips it to deep square leg for a single.
51.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, around off. Bavuma stays back and works it to the off side once again.
51.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Length and on off, pushed to covers.
51.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Another dot now as this length ball is blocked into the deck solidly.
51.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland drags his length back, around fourth stump. Bavuma stands tall, opens the face and guides it towards point.
End Of The Over 51 : 142/5
4 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 1 LB 50.4
- 350.5
- 050.6
M. Jansen
5 (25)
T. Bavuma
46 (112)
P. Cummins
16-8-20-1
50.6
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins ends the over with a sharp bouncer, on leg, Marco Jansen ducks under it.
50.5
3
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Fuller again and on off, Temba Bavuma drills it through covers for three more runs.
50.4
lb
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Full and on the pads, Marco Jansen misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
50.3
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and on off, Marco Jansen defends it towards short covers.
50.2
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
This is on a good length and on middle, Marco Jansen blocks it down the pitch.
50.1
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins lands this short and on middle, angling away, Marco Jansen just manages to sway away from it.
End Of The Over 50 : 138/5
0 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
T. Bavuma
43 (111)
M. Jansen
5 (20)
S. Boland
13-2-43-2
49.6
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A maiden for Bolan just his second of this innings. Fraction short, on off. Bavuma stays back and blocks it with full face.
49.5
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
This is outside off. Bavuma shoulders his arms at it.
49.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length, outside off. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone for the keeper.
49.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland goes full, on fourth stump. Bavuma steers it to gully.
49.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Full length, on off, blocked out.
49.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, Temba Bavuma blocks it towards point.
End Of The Over 49 : 138/5
1 Runs
- 148.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
M. Jansen
5 (20)
T. Bavuma
43 (105)
P. Cummins
15-8-17-1
48.6
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins comes around the wicket and bowls this on a hard length, on off, angling away, Marco Jansen looks to poke at it, but gets beaten all ends up.
48.5
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Goes fuller and on off, Marco Jansen leans on and negotiates it towards short covers.
48.4
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
A good bouncer now, on middle and leg, Marco Jansen ducks underneath it.
48.3
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
This is on a good length and on off, Marco Jansen defends it towards mid off.
48.2
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Full and on off, Marco Jansen blocks it in front of covers.
48.1
1
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
On a length and on off, Temba Bavuma guides it towards deep backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 48 : 137/5
2 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 247.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
M. Jansen
5 (15)
T. Bavuma
42 (104)
S. Boland
12-1-43-2
47.6
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
This is a touch fuller and on off again, nips back in, Marco Jansen offers no shot at it.
47.5
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, Marco Jansen looks to block it but misses as the ball goes just past the outside edge.
47.4
2
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Full again and on middle, Marco Jansen works it nicely through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
47.3
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Fuller one and around leg, Marco Jansen tucks it towards mid-wicket.
47.2
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and on off, Marco Jansen pushes it towards mid off.
47.1
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
On a length and on off, Marco Jansen defends it towards covers.
End Of The Over 47 : 135/5
4 Runs
- 1 NB 46.1
- 246.1
- 046.2
- 146.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
T. Bavuma
42 (104)
M. Jansen
3 (9)
P. Cummins
14-8-16-1
46.6
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Full again and in the channel outside off, Temba Bavuma is happy to let it go to the keeper.
46.5
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
A bit fuller and on off, Temba Bavuma punches it towards short covers.
46.4
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Short of a length and on middle, Temba Bavuma knocks it down towards the short leg region.
46.3
1
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and on leg, Marco Jansen gets cramped a bit and helps it towads fine leg with one hand for a single.
46.2
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and around off, Marco Jansen leaves it alone.
46.1
2
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Goes fuller this time, on off, Marco Jansen drives it through covers for a brace.
46.1
nb
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
This is on a hard length and on off, Marco Jansen keeps it out towards point. It is called no ball for overstepping.
End Of The Over 46 : 131/5
0 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
T. Bavuma
42 (101)
M. Jansen
0 (5)
S. Boland
11-1-41-2
45.6
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A maiden over! This is full once more and on off, Temba Bavuma drills it towards mid off.
45.5
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Pulls his length back a bit, on leg, Temba Bavuma clips it towards mid-wicket.
45.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Fuller one and on off, Temba Bavuma drives it towards covers.
45.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
On a length and on off, Temba Bavuma guides it with the outer half towards gully.
45.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A huge appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Pat Cummins has a chat with Alex Carey and goes for the review. Snicko and Hotspot shows no bat involved. Coming to the delivery, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and around off, Temba Bavuma looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge. The on field decision remains and Bavuma survives. Australia lose their review.
45.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
This is on a good length and on off, Temba Bavuma knocks it towards point.
End Of The Over 45 : 131/5
3 Runs
- 044.1
- 344.2
- 044.3
- 044.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
M. Jansen
0 (5)
T. Bavuma
42 (95)
P. Cummins
13-8-12-1
44.6
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Goes fuller this time, on off at 140 clicks, Marco Jansen drives it towards mid off.
44.5
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Back of a length and around off, Marco Jansen dabs it towards gully.
44.4
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Pat Cummins bangs in a good bouncer, on middle, Marco Jansen ducks under it.
44.3
0
Pat Cummins To Marco Jansen
Another full delivery, on off, Marco Jansen blocks it back towards the bowler.
44.2
3
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Pat Cummins serves this full and on off, Temba Bavuma drives it firmly through covers as Marnus Labuschagne chases and stops it. Three runs taken!
44.1
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
This is full and on middle, Temba Bavuma knocks it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 44 : 128/5
4 Runs
- 043.1
- 443.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- W 43.5
- 043.6
M. Jansen
0 (1)
T. Bavuma
39 (93)
S. Boland
10-0-41-2
43.6
0
Scott Boland To Marco Jansen
Fuller one and on off, Marco Jansen defends it towards covers.
Marco Jansen comes in at number 7.
43.5
W
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne OUT!
OUT! LBW! Scott Boland strikes again! Australia gets the much-needed breakthrough. Scott Boland serves this uch fuller and on middle, angling in, Kyle Verreynne looks to flick it away, but misses and gets rapped around his pads right in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. Kyle Verreynne goes for the review, Snicko and Hotspot shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. A gritty knock from Kyle Verreynne comes to an end and South Africa lose half their side now.
43.4
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
This is on a good length and on off, blocks it to the off side.
43.3
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
A bit fuller and outside off, Kyle Verreynne shoulders arms to it.
43.2
4
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Just wide! Scott Boland bowls this back of a length and outside off, Scott Boland cuts it uppishly but just wide of the diving Nathan Lyon at point for a boundary. Lyon is down and looks in some pain. He is leaving the field but Australia will hope it is no serious.
43.1
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
On a length and on the fifth stump line, Kyle Verreynne lifts his bat up and lets it go to the keeper.
End Of The Over 43 : 124/4
1 Runs
- 142.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
T. Bavuma
39 (93)
K. Verreynne
29 (35)
P. Cummins
12-8-9-1
42.6
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Full again and around off, Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
42.5
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, Temba Bavuma defends it towards point.
42.4
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Nice bowling! This is on a good length again and on off, Temba Bavuma this time gets beaten on his defence as the ball goes past the outside edge.
42.3
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and on off, Temba Bavuma looks to block it out with soft hands but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on the bounce towards slip.
42.2
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Full and on middle, Temba Bavuma knocks it towards covers.
42.1
1
Pat Cummins To Kyle Verreynne
Back of a length and off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it towards covers for a single.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Pat Cummins.
End Of The Over 42 : 123/4
3 Runs
- 141.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 241.6
T. Bavuma
39 (88)
K. Verreynne
28 (34)
S. Boland
9-0-37-1
41.6
2
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Goes fuller and off, Temba Bavuma drives it well wide of mid off for a couple of runs.
41.5
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Length again and outside off, Temba Bavuma offers no shot at it.
41.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Scott Boland bowls this on a hard length and outside off, Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
41.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Fuller one and on off, shaping in, Temba Bavuma blocks it down the pitch.
41.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length and on off, Temba Bavuma dabs it towards point.
41.1
1
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
This is on a good length and around leg, Kyle Verreynne nudges it towards fine leg for a single.
The post-Lunch session is set to begin. The Australian players are seen to be in a huddle before they stride out to the middle. Followed by Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne who walk out to bat for South Africa. Scott Boland to start with the ball this time.
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
The Proteas looked solid at the beginning of the Day as both Sarel Erwee and Theunis de Bruyn were pretty good with their defenses. However, they lost both of them in quick succession, and then a disastrous run out of Khaya Zondo put them on the back foot. After that, Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne steadied the ship for them and added over 50 runs to the board. Both of them looked to play shots and take on the bowlers whenever the opportunity arrived. They will look to continue the same in the next session as well. Australia, on the other hand, are still in the driving seat, and this break would probably help them more. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland provided them the breakthroughs, and Travis Head showed some smart fielding to score a run-out. They will be happy with the three wickets, but they know they have to break this partnership to get into the middle order of South Africa. So, they will come out with more fire, and it will be an exciting battle to watch. Do join us at 7.40 am IST (2.10 am GMT) for the post-Lunch session.
Lunch! South Africa still trail by 266 runs and are behind in the game. However, they did make a good recovery after losing their way a bit early in the session. Their focus will be to put pressure on the bowlers without losing wickets, while the Aussies will hope to use this break to their advantage and get through the South African batting order as quickly as possible.
End Of The Over 41 : 120/4
3 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 340.5
- 040.6
T. Bavuma
37 (83)
K. Verreynne
27 (33)
M. Starc
13-4-44-1
40.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
A full-length ball, on off. Temba Bavuma blocks it back to the bowler. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4.
40.5
3
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Back of a length, outside off, angling away. Kyle Verreynne punches it through the gap at covers. They take three runs.
40.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Good length, angled across the right-hander. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.
40.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Good length, in the channel. Kyle Verreynne shuffles and blocks it out to safety.
40.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Outside off, left alone.
40.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
It is a short ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne tries to play the cut shot but gets an inside edge to the left of the keeper.
End Of The Over 40 : 117/4
2 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 239.6
T. Bavuma
37 (82)
K. Verreynne
24 (28)
N. Lyon
9-0-29-0
39.6
2
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Short ball, outside off. Bavuma punches it to sweeper cover for a brace.
39.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Tosses it up, around off. Bavuma blocks it on his front foot.
39.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Loops it up, on off, Bavuma defends it out.
39.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Fuller, on middle and leg, blocked back to the bowler.
39.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On off, defended out solidly.
39.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Full and outside off. Bavuma steps across and defends it out.
End Of The Over 39 : 115/4
7 Runs
- 138.1
- 438.2
- 038.3
- 238.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
K. Verreynne
24 (28)
T. Bavuma
35 (76)
M. Starc
12-4-41-1
38.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne blocks this length ball into the off side.
38.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Good length, around off. Kyle Verreynne gets inside the line and clips it to mid-wicket.
38.4
2
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
A length ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne punches it through covers and collects two runs.
38.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
A dot now! This is full, angling across the right-hander. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.
38.2
4
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Top shot! Back of a length, on off. Kyle Verreynne stays back and pulls it towards cow corner for four runs.
38.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length, on the bodyline. Bavuma hops and tucks it to square leg. They take a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 108/4
6 Runs
- 437.1
- 037.2
- 137.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
T. Bavuma
34 (75)
K. Verreynne
18 (23)
N. Lyon
8-0-27-0
37.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Floated and full, on off. Bavuma gets low and sweeps. Marnus Labuschagne takes a blow at short leg. They take one.
37.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Short and on off. Bavuma goes back and blocks it out.
37.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Tosses it up, outside off. blocked out.
37.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
This is on the pads, clipped to deep mid-wicket for a single.
37.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Loops it up, on off. Kyle Verreynne comes down the track and flicks it to mid on.
37.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Nicely played! It is full and wide outside off. Kyle Verreynne reverse sweeps it fine down to third man for four runs.
End Of The Over 37 : 102/4
5 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 136.3
- 436.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
T. Bavuma
33 (72)
K. Verreynne
13 (20)
M. Starc
11-4-34-1
36.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Length again and on off, Temba Bavuma keeps it out towards covers.
36.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
On a length and on off, Temba Bavuma blocks it towards covers.
36.4
4
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Good timing! This is full again and outside off, Temba Bavuma opens the face of the bat and slices it over point for a boundary.
36.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
Fuller and on off, Kyle Verreynne looks to drive it but gets an outside edge wide of point where the fielder dives to his right to stop it. They cross.
36.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
EDGED BUT SAFE! Mitchell Starc bowls this on a hard length and on off, Kyle Verreynne looks to block it out but gets an outside edge on the bounce towards Usman Khawaja at third slip.
36.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Kyle Verreynne
This is on a good length and on middle, Kyle Verreynne hops up a bit and knocks it to the leg side.
Change. Mitchell Starc (1-4-29-1) is back on now.
End Of The Over 36 : 97/4
4 Runs
- 435.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
T. Bavuma
29 (69)
K. Verreynne
12 (17)
N. Lyon
7-0-21-0
35.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Shortish and on middle, Temba Bavuma moves back and defends it down the pitch.
35.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On off, kept out.
35.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Short again and on off, Temba Bavuma punches it off the back foot towards covers.
35.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
A bit short and on off, Temba Bavuma moves back and defends it to the right of slips.
35.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Floated, full and on off, Temba Bavuma leans on and blocks it out.
35.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Nicely played! This is flatter, full and on middle, Temba Bavuma goes down and nails the sweep shot in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
End Of The Over 35 : 93/4
6 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 434.3
- 234.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
K. Verreynne
12 (17)
T. Bavuma
25 (63)
S. Boland
8-0-34-1
34.6
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
On a length and on off, Kyle Verreynne defends it towards covers.
34.5
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
Fuller again and on middle, Kyle Verreynne works it towards short mid-wicket.
34.4
2
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
Fuller one and on leg, Kyle Verreynne clips it towards deep square leg for a brace.
34.3
4
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Nice shot! Scott Boland lands this short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays there and whips it away towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
34.2
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
Length again and on off, Kyle Verreynne defends it off the outer half towards point.
34.1
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
This is on a good length and on off, Kyle Verreynne keeps it out to the off side.
End Of The Over 34 : 87/4
4 Runs
- 033.1
- 233.2
- 033.3
- 133.4
- 133.5
- 033.6
T. Bavuma
25 (63)
K. Verreynne
6 (11)
N. Lyon
6-0-17-0
33.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, full and on off, Temba Bavuma blocks it ff the front foot.
33.5
1
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Floated, full and on off Kyle Verreynne dances down the track and pushes it towards mid on for a quick single.
33.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
This is full, outside off. Bavuma gets it to point off the outside edge. They take one.
33.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, defended back to the bowler.
33.2
2
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Flatter and short, outside off. Bavuma punches it through covers. They take two runs.
33.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 33 : 83/4
1 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
K. Verreynne
5 (10)
T. Bavuma
22 (58)
S. Boland
7-0-28-1
32.6
0
Scott Boland To Kyle Verreynne
Good length, outside off, this one flies off the deck. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone for the keeper.
32.5
1
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
It is full, straying on the pads, Bavuma nudges it to square leg for a single.
32.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Good length, around off. Bavuma tries to punch it through the line but gets it to the on side off the inner half.
32.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland dishes a length ball, on fourth stump. It gets some extra bounce off the deck. Temba Bavuma blocks it out watchfully.
32.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, coming in from outside off. Bavuma prods forward and blocks it to mid on.
32.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland drags his length back and serves it on middle and leg. Bavuma tucks it square on the leg side.
End Of The Over 32 : 82/4
2 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 131.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
T. Bavuma
21 (53)
K. Verreynne
5 (9)
N. Lyon
5-0-13-0
31.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length, around off. Bavuma taps it to cover and crosses for a single.
31.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On middle and leg, defended to short leg.
31.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
This is pushed through quicker, outside off. It holds its line. Temba Bavuma tries to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.
31.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
On leg, flicked into mid-wicket for a single.
31.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Flatter, on fifth stump. Kyle Verreynne gets behind the line and defends it out.
31.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
This one turns in a long way from outside off, on a shorter length. Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards mid on.
End Of The Over 31 : 80/4
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 230.5
- 030.6
T. Bavuma
20 (50)
K. Verreynne
4 (6)
S. Boland
6-0-27-1
30.6
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, on middle and leg. Bavuma closes the face and blocks it out.
30.5
2
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland goes full, on middle and leg. Bavuma flicks it through mid-wicket. Temba Bavuma hesitates initially but gets a couple in the end.
30.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma blocks this length ball off his front foot.
30.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
It is a length ball, in the channel. Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
30.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
On off, defended out.
30.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
It is full, around off. Bavuma goes for the drive but gets it to the left of backward point off the outside edge. Nathan Lyon dives to that side and makes a sharp stop.
Scott Boland replaces Pat Cummins.
End Of The Over 30 : 78/4
4 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 429.5
- 029.6
K. Verreynne
4 (6)
T. Bavuma
18 (44)
N. Lyon
4-0-11-0
29.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Fraction short, on middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne goes back and tucks it to mid-wicket.
29.5
4
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Nicely played. Kyle Verreynne gets off the mark with a boundary. It is very full and outside off. Kyle Verreynne reverse sweeps it behind point. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence.
29.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
On middle and leg, nudged towards mid-wicket.
29.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Tossed up, on off, defended out.
29.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
Pushes it through quicker and full, outside off. Kyle Verreynne shuffles and eases it out to the off side.
29.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Kyle Verreynne
It is a short ball. Kyle Verreynne tucks it to mid-wicket from outside off.
End Of The Over 29 : 74/4
4 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 428.5
- 028.6
T. Bavuma
18 (44)
K. Verreynne
0 (0)
P. Cummins
11-8-8-1
28.6
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Cuts the batter in half this time. A solid reply by the Australian skipper. It is a good-length ball that lands outside off and jags back in a long way. Temba Bavuma looks to defend it out but gets beaten on the inside edge.
28.5
4
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Up and over! Cummins goes full and wide outside off. Bavuma slices it over covers and gets a boundary.
28.4
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Fuller, outside off. Bavuma opens the face and drives it towards point.
28.3
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Three dots in a row now! On a good length, on fifth stump. Bavuma hops and works it to point.
28.2
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Good length, around off. Bavuma taps it to point.
28.1
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, around middle and off. Bavuma defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 28 : 70/4
5 Runs
- 427.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
T. Bavuma
14 (38)
K. Verreynne
0 (0)
N. Lyon
3-0-7-0
27.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On the pads, flicked to square leg for one.
27.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Loops it up, on middle and leg. Bavuma nudges it to the leg side.
27.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Quicker, full and outside off, Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
27.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Oh..that is very close! Nathan Lyon flights this up, on off, straightens a bit, Temba Bavuma plays for the turn and prods forward but gets beaten on the outside edge.
27.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
A bit short and on middle, Temba Bavuma blocks it out.
27.1
4
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Nice shot! This is tossed up, full and around off, Temba Bavuma thrashes it through covers for a boundary.
Kyle Verreynne comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 27 : 65/4
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- W 26.6
T. Bavuma
9 (32)
K. Zondo
1 (19)
P. Cummins
10-8-4-1
26.6
W
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Bullseye from the birthday boy, Travis Head and he puts South Africa in a precarious position here. It goes from bad to worse for the visitors. This is just silly running. Very poor decision from Bavuma here to go through with this risky single. It is a length ball, on off. Bavuma taps it to covers with soft hands and ventures out looking for a single. Travis Head charges towards the ball, dives forward and underarms it towards the striker's end to score a direct hit. Khaya Zondo is way out of the crease here. South Africa slip further.
26.5
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
It is overpitched, on off. Bavuma pushes it to mid off with soft hands.
26.4
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Cummins serves it on a length, around middle. Bavuma gets it to mid-wicket off the inner half.
26.3
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Another one outside off. Bavuma makes yet another solid leave.
26.2
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Tad short, outside off once again. This one nips in late. Temba Bavuma trusts the bounce and leaves it for the keeper.
26.1
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, outside off. Bavuma leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 26 : 65/3
1 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
K. Zondo
1 (19)
T. Bavuma
9 (26)
N. Lyon
2-0-2-0
25.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
On off, blocked into the deck.
25.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
Floats it up, outside off. Zondo defends it out.
25.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
Nicely bowled! It is tossed up, outside off. It turns in off the deck. Zondo tries to defend but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.
25.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
This is driven to long on for a single.
25.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
On leg, tucked to mid-wicket.
25.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
A loud appeal for lbw but turned down! It is a loopy ball, outside off. It grips and turns in. Temba Bavuma gets low and tries to sweep it away. He misses and takes a blow on his pads. The umpire shows no interest. Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey converge, they have a long discussion but decides to go against the review in the end.
End Of The Over 25 : 64/3
0 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
K. Zondo
1 (16)
T. Bavuma
8 (23)
P. Cummins
9-7-4-1
24.6
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
A maiden for Cummins now. A sharp bouncer to end the over. Zondo sways away from the line. This is Cummins' seventh maiden off his nine overs.
24.5
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Short again, this time on fourth stump. Zondo taps it in front of point.
24.4
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Back of a length, around off. Zondo hops and eases it to cover.
24.3
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Three dots on the trot! It is full, attacking the stumps. Zondo defends it to the off side.
24.2
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Good length, outside off, jags back in. Zondo blocks it back to the bowler.
24.1
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
A length ball, on off. Zondo gets it to point off the outer half.
End Of The Over 24 : 64/3
1 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Bavuma
8 (23)
K. Zondo
1 (10)
N. Lyon
1-0-1-0
23.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Around off, defended to point off the outer half. A probing over from Lyon comes to an end.
23.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, outside off. Bavuma steps across and blocks it out.
23.4
1
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
Flatter and short, around off. Zondo taps it to cover and crosses.
23.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
This is full, outside off, turning in. Zondo defends it to point.
23.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
Tosses it up, outside off. Left alone.
23.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Khaya Zondo
BEATEN! Floats it up, wide outside off. Khaya Zondo tries to push it through the line off his front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Nathan Lyon is ready to bowl some spin now.
End Of The Over 23 : 63/3
1 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 1 LB 22.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
T. Bavuma
8 (21)
K. Zondo
0 (6)
P. Cummins
8-6-4-1
22.6
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
This is full, on middle and leg. Bavuma blocks it out with a straight bat.
22.5
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Full length, angled into the pads. Bavuma eases it to mid on.
22.4
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
It is full, on off. Bavuma presses forward and blocks it out to point.
22.3
lb
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
LEG BYE! It is a length ball, sliding down leg. Zondo misses his tuck. It goes to fine leg off his pads. They cross for a leg bye.
22.2
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Good length, wide of off. This one flies off the deck. Zondo lets it be.
22.1
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Cummins goes full, outside off, moving away. Zondo blocks it to point.
Drinks! South Africa looked solid at the start of the session but they have lost two wickets in quick succession now. Khaya Zondo and Temba Bavuma both are relatively new at the crease and Australia will look to attack them and atlease get another wicker before the session ends.
End Of The Over 22 : 62/3
4 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 421.5
- 021.6
T. Bavuma
8 (18)
K. Zondo
0 (3)
S. Boland
5-0-25-1
21.6
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Length and on off, defended out watchfully.
21.5
4
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Nicely played! It is an inswinger, full and on leg. Temba Bavuma takes a step and drives it down the ground. It beats Pat Cummins at mid on and races away.
21.4
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Fraction short, on off. Bavuma punches it to cover off the back foot.
21.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland dishes this on a length, wide of off. This one holds its line after hitting the deck. Bavuma tries to block it through the line but gets beaten.
21.2
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
It is outside off, on a length, shapes in a bit late. Bavuma leaves it alone.
21.1
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
This is full and on off, blocked on the front foot.
End Of The Over 21 : 58/3
1 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
K. Zondo
0 (3)
T. Bavuma
4 (12)
P. Cummins
7-5-4-1
20.6
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
A length ball, on fourth stump. Zondo gets behind and blocks it with full face. Just a single off the over. South Africa are under the pump here.
20.5
0
Pat Cummins To Khaya Zondo
Outside off, left alone.
20.4
1
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
It is full, angled in around off. Bavuma taps it to covers and scampers across for a quick single.
20.3
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length, around off. Bavuma opens the face and helps it to point.
20.2
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Two dots on the trot! Swing and a miss! This is much fuller, outside off. It holds its line. Temba Bavuma tries to go for the booming drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
20.1
0
Pat Cummins To Temba Bavuma
Pat Cummins starts this over with a nasty short ball. Temba Bavuma hops inside the crease and gets it out to safety off his gloves.
End Of The Over 20 : 57/3
6 Runs
- 019.1
- 319.2
- 019.3
- 319.4
- W 19.5
- 019.6
K. Zondo
0 (1)
T. Bavuma
3 (8)
S. Boland
4-0-21-1
19.6
0
Scott Boland To Khaya Zondo
Length, on top of off. Zondo dabs it to gully. A wicket-taking over from Bola comes to an end.
Khaya Zondo walks out to bat now.
19.5
W
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Scott Boland gets into the action here and gets rid of Theunis de Bruyn. It is a good-length ball, angled into the batter. It nips away a bit off the deck. Theunis de Bruyn stays back and tries to block it away with hard hands. He gets a thick outside edge and it flies to Steven Smith at second slip. Although, Marnus Labuschagne for a while thought he could gather it from third slip and makes a dive to his left but pulls his hand out in time. The ball safely carries to Smith who makes no mistake. South Africa are in a spot of bother here.
19.4
3
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
Boland goes full, on off, shaping in late. Temba Bavuma gets a thick outside edge as he tries to block it from his crease. The ball goes through the gap between gully and third slip. They take three.
19.3
0
Scott Boland To Temba Bavuma
A length ball, wide of off, at 135 clocks. This one hits the rough and stays very low. It sneaks under Bavuma's blade as he tries to block it out.
19.2
3
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
This is an in-tucker, around leg. Theunis de Bruyn stays back and flicks it behind square on the leg side for three runs.
19.1
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Boland dishes a length ball, outside off, this one nips in off the deck. Theunis de Bruyn gets an inside edge before the ball goes on to stuck between his pad flaps.
End Of The Over 19 : 51/2
0 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
T. Bavuma
0 (6)
de Bruyn
25 (65)
M. Starc
10-4-29-1
18.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Mitchell Starc serves this almost on a yorker length and on middle, swinging in, Temba Bavuma drills it towards mid on.
18.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Another full delivery, on off, angling away a bit, Temba Bavuma looks to drive it again but gets beaten on the outside edge.
18.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, Temba Bavuma drives it towards covers.
18.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
This is on a good length and on off, keeps very low, Temba Bavuma lets it go as the ball rolls towards the keeper. Mitchell Starc gives a warning to Theunis de Bruyn to stay in his crease at the non-striker's end.
18.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Fuller one and on middle, Temba Bavuma blocks it towards mid off.
18.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Temba Bavuma
Back of a length and well outside off, Temba Bavuma leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 18 : 51/2
4 Runs
- 417.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
de Bruyn
25 (65)
T. Bavuma
0 (0)
S. Boland
3-0-15-0
17.6
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Another full delivery, on off, Theunis de Bruyn is solid in his defence again.
17.5
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Full again and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn pushes it towards mid on.
17.4
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller one and on off, Theunis de Bruyn knocks it towards point.
17.3
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a hard length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn gets a bit sqaured up and defends it off the outer half towards point.
17.2
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Back of a length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn blocks it out.
17.1
4
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
FOUR! Just over! This is back of a length and outside off, Theunis de Bruyn slices it in the air and just over third slip for a boundary.
Temba Bavuma is the new man in.
End Of The Over 17 : 47/2
7 Runs
- 416.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 316.5
- W 16.6
S. Erwee
21 (41)
de Bruyn
21 (59)
M. Starc
9-3-29-1
16.6
W
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee OUT!
OUT! LBW! Mitchell Starc draws first blood on Day 4! This is an excellent delivery to get rid of Sarel Erwee. Mitchell Starc nails the yorker, on middle, Sarel Erwee looks to dig it out, but is a bit late to put his bat down and gets hit on the toe first before the bat. There is an huge appeal for LBW, but turned down. Pat Cummins goes for the review, Snicko and Hotspot confirms that the ball came in contact with the boots first and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Australia finally get the breakthrough and South Africa lose their second.
16.5
3
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Full again and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn whips it past mid-wicket for a triple.
16.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
BEATEN! Mitchell Starc serves this full and just around off, Theunis de Bruyn gets tempted and goes for the drive but misses as the ball just goes past the outside edge.
16.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Theunis de Bruyn ducks under it.
16.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Full and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn drives it down the pitch and Mitchell Starc tries to stop it with his left hand but the ball brushes his injured finger. No further damage done though.
16.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
FOUR! Uppish but safe! This is full and outside off, Theunis de Bruyn reaches for it and slices it just over Usman Khawaja at gully towards the third man fence for a boundary.
End Of The Over 16 : 40/1
1 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
S. Erwee
21 (40)
de Bruyn
14 (54)
S. Boland
2-0-11-0
15.6
0
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and on off, angling in a bit, Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
15.5
0
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
Goes fuller and on off, Sarel Erwee drives it wide of mid off where the fielder comes sliding in to collect it.
15.4
1
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
On a length and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn tucks it through square leg for a single.
15.3
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Full again and on off, Theunis de Bruyn drives it firmly towards the bowler where Scott Boland gets a hand to it and probably saves a boundary.
15.2
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Full and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn drills it back to the bowler.
15.1
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a good length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn looks to play at it but gets an outside edge on the bounce towards third slip.
End Of The Over 15 : 39/1
5 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 414.5
- 014.6
S. Erwee
21 (38)
de Bruyn
13 (50)
M. Starc
8-3-22-0
14.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Back of a length and on around off, Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
14.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
FOUR! Good shot! This is full and on off, Sarel Erwee gently drives it away past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.
14.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Back of a length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn forces it wide of covers for a single.
14.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc tries for the inswinging yorker, on middle, but it is low full toss instead, Theunis de Bruyn digs it out towards mid-wicket.
14.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller and on off, Theunis de Bruyn lets it go the keeper.
14.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a hard length and on off, angling away, Theunis de Bruyn leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 14 : 34/1
10 Runs
- 213.1
- 013.2
- 313.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 413.6
S. Erwee
17 (36)
de Bruyn
12 (46)
S. Boland
1-0-10-0
13.6
4
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
FOUR! Scott Boland serves this full and on off, Sarel Erwee drives it firmly through covers but the ball does not have enough legs to reach the boundary. Nathan Lyon from cover-point chases it and collects it but the batter run four runs.
13.5
1
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
Back of a length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn dabs it towards covers for a single.
13.4
0
Scott Boland To Theunis de Bruyn
BEAUTY! This is a tocuh full and on off, Theunis de Bruyn looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.3
3
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
EDGED BUT SAFE! Scott Boland once again hits the good length and on middle, Sarel Erwee is early into his flick and gets a leading edge but it flies through the vacant point region and the batters run three,
13.2
0
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Sarel Erwee misses his flick and the ball goes off his thigh pads towards point.
13.1
2
Scott Boland To Sarel Erwee
Scott Boland begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, Sarel Erwee works it with the inner half through square leg for a brace.
Change. Scott Boland comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 13 : 24/1
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 1 LB 12.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
de Bruyn
11 (44)
S. Erwee
8 (32)
M. Starc
7-3-17-0
12.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Half chance! This is full and on off, Theunis de Bruyn looks to play at it but gets an outside edge towards second slip where the ball just falls in front of Steven Smith.
12.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer now but down the leg, Theunis de Bruyn shows no interest to play at it.
12.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away, Theunis de Bruyn makes an easy leave.
12.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Full again and on off, Theunis de Bruyn knocks it towards mid off.
12.2
lb
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Goes full and on the pads again, Sarel Erwee misses his flick as the ball deflects off his pads towards the leg slip region. A leg bye is taken.
12.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
This is on a good length and on the pads, Sarel Erwee flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 12 : 23/1
0 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
de Bruyn
11 (40)
S. Erwee
8 (30)
P. Cummins
6-5-3-1
11.6
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller one and outside off, Theunis de Bruyn offers no shot at it.
11.5
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Pat Cummins bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Theunis de Bruyn ducks under it.
11.4
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Goes fuller and on off, Theunis de Bruyn defends it towards covers. This pair has looked solid so far.
11.3
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a good length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn steers it towards point.
11.2
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Full and on off, Theunis de Bruyn leaves it alone.
11.1
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Short of a length and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn blocks it out to the right of short leg.
End Of The Over 11 : 23/1
4 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 310.6
de Bruyn
11 (34)
S. Erwee
8 (30)
M. Starc
6-2-17-0
10.6
3
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller in length and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn stays there and clips it well past mid-wicket for three runs.
10.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc serves this full again and on off, Theunis de Bruyn lifts his bat up and lets it go to the keeper.
10.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller one and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn tucks it towards mid-wicket.
10.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Length again and on off, Theunis de Bruyn gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
10.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
On a length and around leg, Theunis de Bruyn works it towards square leg.
10.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Back of a length and on off, Sarel Erwee pushes it towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 19/1
4 Runs
- 09.1
- 2 NBB 9.2
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 29.5
- 09.6
de Bruyn
8 (29)
S. Erwee
7 (29)
P. Cummins
5-4-3-1
9.6
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Another full delivery, on off, Theunis de Bruyn defends it to the off side.
9.5
2
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller one and on off, Theunis de Bruyn squeezes it past point for a brace.
9.4
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a good length and on off, keeps a bit low, Theunis de Bruyn looks to push it away, but gets an bottom edge on the ground and through to the keeper.
9.3
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Length again and on off, shaping in, Theunis de Bruyn keeps it out to the off side.
9.2
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
On a length and on off, Theunis de Bruyn blocks it out on the pitch.
9.2
nb+b
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Full again and on off, Sarel Erwee leaves it alone and Alex Carey behind the stumps lets it through as well. A bye is taken and it is called a no ball for overstepping.
9.1
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
This is full and on off, Sarel Erwee knocks it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 9 : 15/1
0 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
de Bruyn
6 (24)
S. Erwee
7 (27)
M. Starc
5-2-13-0
8.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Another maiden over then! Mitchell Starc serves this almost on a yorker length and on middle, Theunis de Bruyn does well to dig it out towards mid-wicket.
8.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Length again and way outside off, Theunis de Bruyn lets it go to the keeper.
8.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
This is on a good length and on off, angling away, Theunis de Bruyn leaves it alone.
8.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Full and on off, Theunis de Bruyn strokes it towards mid off.
8.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Good shape! This is full and on the fifth stump line, shaping in, Theunis de Bruyn watches it through and makes a good leave.
8.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, shaping in, Theunis de Bruyn blocks it with the inner half to the leg side.
It will be Mitchell Starc to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 8 : 15/1
0 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
S. Erwee
7 (27)
de Bruyn
6 (18)
P. Cummins
4-4-0-1
7.6
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Pat Cummins bowls this on a hard length and on off, Sarel Erwee looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards square leg.
7.5
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Fuller one and on the fifth stump line, Sarel Erwee lets it go to the keeper.
7.4
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Back of a length and around leg, shaping in, Sarel Erwee once again leaves it and gets hit on his thigh pads.
7.3
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Goes fuller this time, on leg, Sarel Erwee drives it towards mid on.
7.2
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
On a length and on off, Sarel Erwee blocks it out towards mid off.
7.1
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Pat Cummins starts with a good-elngth delivery, on middle, shaping in sharply, Sarel Erwee offers no shot at it and gets hit high on his pads. There is no appeal for LBW as it is going way over the stumps.
We are ready for action on Day 4 in this Boxing Day Test! Australian players make their way out in the middle and take their respective field positions. They are followed by the two batters, Theunis de Bruyn and Sarel Erwee for South Africa. Pat Cummins to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
South Africa did not have a good start to their second innings as they lost their skipper, Dean Elgar, quite early. However, they did not bat that long as rain played spoilsport after Tea on Day 3. They will have to come out to bat with a fresh mindset and try to take advantage of the conditions. Their key players will be Sarel Erwee, Temba Bavuma, and Kyle Verreynne, who will have to score the bulk of runs. Australia, on the other hand, knows that they just need to hit the right line and length and they can get through this South African batting order. Their main concern will be that Mitchell Starc is not fully fit and will be bowling through pain. So, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland will have to take on more responsibility. It is Day 4, and there may be some rough patches, which could help Nathan Lyon get some grip, and he may be the most effective in bowling out the Proteas. Also, South Africa have not been able to cross the 200-run mark in their last seven Test innings which could give more encouragement to the Aussies to get the job done. It is going to be an exciting Day of Test cricket.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! We are almost ready for Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa. This could prove to be the decisive Day as the hosts are nine wickets away from victory while the Proteas are trailing by 371 runs. This Test has provided us with a lot of drama, and we can expect nothing short of that here too.
... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, the inevitable has happened. The rain gods continue to make their presence feel at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the umpires have finally decided to call it stumps on Day 3 after a long delay. South Africa only got to bat for 7 overs in the post-Tea session. They have already lost their skipper and the rest of the batting order certainy have their task cut out. For Australia, Mitchell Starc splattered blood on his whites and bowled 4 overs with unbearable pain. That is some great effort by the left-arm seamer. Although, it was the skipper, Pat Cummins who lead the bowling attack from the front. He took the only wicket so far in the innings. He could've got two wickets but David Warner dropped one in at first slip. Australia currently are on the driving seat here and would be hoping to put things to bed on Day 4. Will South Africa be able to put up a solid fightback? Or will the Aussies march on their merry way? To find out, do join us at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT, previous day). Until then, take care and goodbye.
Update 11.21 am IST (5.51 am GMT) - It is still raining but it is not heavy. The covers are on for now but this should not be a long wait.
Update 10.53 am IST (5.23 am GMT) - Oh dear! It has started to drizzle and the umpires have asked the players to head out of the field. The groundstaff now rushes to the middle of the park and put the covers on. Hopefully, it is just a passing shower and the delay is not a long one.
End Of The Over 7 : 15/1
6 Runs
- 1 LB 6.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 36.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
S. Erwee
7 (21)
de Bruyn
6 (18)
M. Starc
4-1-13-0
6.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
This is on a good length and on middle, Sarel Erwee looks to block it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
6.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
BEAUTY! Mitchell Starc bowls this back of a length and on off, angling in, Sarel Erwee tries to have a poke at it, but the ball just evades the outside edge and goes through to the keeper.
6.4
3
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Full again and outside off, Theunis de Bruyn slices it uppishly past point for three runs. He is looking unsettled here.
6.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller and outside off, Theunis de Bruyn tries to reach for it, but misses.
6.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Back of a length and on off, Sarel Erwee taps it onto his foot and the ball goes to the off side. They cross.
6.1
lb
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Mitchell Starc serves this full and on middle, swinging in, Theunis de Bruyn looks to work it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads and the ball rolls towards square leg. A leg bye is taken. Thers is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. Pat Cummins decides against the review after having a chat with Alex Carey.
End Of The Over 6 : 9/1
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
S. Erwee
5 (18)
de Bruyn
3 (15)
P. Cummins
3-3-0-1
5.6
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
On a length and around leg, Sarel Erwee misses his flick again as the ball deflects off his thigh pads towards point.
5.5
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
This is on a hard length and on leg, Sarel Erwee misses his flick and the ball loops up off his thigh pads down the pitch.
5.4
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Goes fuller this time, on off, Sarel Erwee offers no shot at it.
5.3
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside off, shaping away, Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
5.2
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
Full again and on middle, Sarel Erwee blocks it out towards mid off.
5.1
0
Pat Cummins To Sarel Erwee
This is full and on off, angling away, Sarel Erwee lets it go to the keeper.
End Of The Over 5 : 9/1
5 Runs
- 34.1
- 1 LB 4.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
de Bruyn
3 (15)
S. Erwee
5 (12)
M. Starc
3-1-8-0
4.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Three dots to end the over! It is much fuller, angling across the right-hander. Theunis de Bruyn prods forward and shoulders his arms at it.
4.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
This is outside off, left alone.
4.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Length and on off, blocked on the front foot.
4.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
A single now as this is pushed into covers.
4.2
lb
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
LEG BYE! Wow! What a delivery. It is fuller, swinging late into the batter. Theunis de Bruyn is pinged on his toes here as he fails to flick it away. The batters collect a leg bye as the ball rolls out to the leg side. Australia do not take a review here.
4.1
3
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
It is a short ball, around off. Sarel Erwee punches it through point. The batters take three.
End Of The Over 4 : 4/1
0 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
de Bruyn
3 (11)
S. Erwee
1 (10)
P. Cummins
2-2-0-1
3.6
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
An inswinging delivery, on middle. Theunis de Bruyn clips it to the leg side.
3.5
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
DROPPED AT FIRST SLIP! Pat Cummins almost had his second wicket here. Theunis de Bruyn lives a little longer here. It is a length ball, outside off, shapes away a bit. Theunis de Bruyn looks to defend it out but only manages to get a thick outside edge. It flies low to the right of David Warner at first slip. He dives to that side, gets two hands on it but it spills out in the end.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Short again, outside off, shaping away. Theunis de Bruyn leaves it alone.
3.3
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Three dots in a row! Cummins bends his back hard and dishes a bouncer, on middle. Theunis de Bruyn ducks under it without any hesitation.
3.2
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Theunis de Bruyn shuffles and defends this length ball to the on side.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Cummins goes full, outside off. Theunis de Bruyn tries to go for the drive but gets it to mid on off the inner half.
End Of The Over 3 : 4/1
4 Runs
- 12.1
- 02.2
- 32.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
S. Erwee
1 (10)
de Bruyn
3 (5)
M. Starc
2-1-4-0
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
A short ball, outside off. It moves away with some extra bounce. Sarel Erwee does not chase it. So, 4 runs come off the over here.
2.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
This one is on a length, outside off. It holds its line and Erwee leaves it alone.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Full length, around off, moving away from the left-hander. Erwee dabs it to covers.
2.3
3
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
This is much fuller, around off. Theunis de Bruyn gets it past backward point off the outside edge. The batters take three and Theunis de Bruyn opens his account as well.
2.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Theunis de Bruyn
Starc serves a short ball, angled across the right-hander. Theunis de Bruyn watches it sail past him.
2.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Finally, South Africa and Sarel Erwee are off the mark here. It is a full-length delivery, shaping away. Sarel Erwee punches it through covers and crosses for one.
End Of The Over 2 : 0/1
0 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- W 1.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
de Bruyn
0 (3)
S. Erwee
0 (6)
P. Cummins
1-1-0-1
1.6
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Fuller one, wide of off. Theunis de Bruyn leaves it alone. A wicket-taking over from Cummins comes to an end.
1.5
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
A loud appeal for lbw but turned down! It is a length ball, around off, it shapes in a long way from outside off. Theunis de Bruyn decides to leaves it and takes a blow high on his pads. Surely missing the stumps.
1.4
0
Pat Cummins To Theunis de Bruyn
Back of a length, at 137 clicks, shaping away a bit. Theunis de Bruyn is happy to have a sighter here as he shoulders his arms at it.
Theunis de Bruyn walks out to bat at number 3.
1.3
W
Pat Cummins To Dean Elgar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Pat Cummins and company certainly believe that they have got their man here. The umpires though converge and take it upstairs to confirm with the soft signal being Out. Coming to the delivery, it is a short ball, down the leg side. Dean Elgar looks to flick it off his hips but only gloves it on its way. Alex Carey dives in front of him and takes a solid low catch. The replays later confirm that Australia have got their man here.
1.2
0
Pat Cummins To Dean Elgar
Short and wide of off. Elgar keeps his bat to himself.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins To Dean Elgar
A dot to start with! A good-length ball, angled across the left-hander. Dean Elgar leaves it alone for the keeper.
Pat Cummins to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
S. Erwee
0 (6)
D. Elgar
0 (0)
M. Starc
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Mitchell Starc starts his spell with a maiden and the crowd cheers loudly. It is a short ball, wide of off, shaping away from the left-hander. Sarel Erwee lets it be.
0.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Another one that is moving down leg. Sarel Erwee is unable to get any bat on it.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
This one is on a length, sliding down leg. Erwee tries to help it around the corner but misses.
0.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Good length, outside off, it shapes away with some extra bounce. Sarel Erwee looks to defend but decides against it.
0.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Nice shape on this one! It is angled in, but it moves away after hitting the deck, outside off. Erwee leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Sarel Erwee
Mitchell Starc steams in and dishes a short ball, in the channel. It flies off the deck. Sarel Erwee keeps his bat to himself as Carey takes it at a really good height behind the sticks.
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Match Info
- Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 182 runs
- Player of the Match David Warner
- Umpire Paul Reiffel (AUS), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
- Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Australia 45/1 in 12.0 overs
- Innings Break: South Africa 189/10 in 68.4 overs
- C Green maiden 5-wicket haul: 5/27 (10.4)
- K Verreynne 2nd test Fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (3x4) (0x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 178 balls between K Verreynne (42) and M Jansen (54)
- M Jansen maiden test Fifty: 50 runs in 118 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- South Africa 150/5 in 52.1 overs
- Tea: South Africa 144/5 in 51.0 overs
- M Jansen dropped on 37 by U Khawaja in 50.5 overs
- M Jansen dropped on 22 by M Labuschagne in 45.4 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 99 balls between K Verreynne (25) and M Jansen (22)
- South Africa: 101/5 in 40.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 93/5 in 37.0 overs
- Lunch: South Africa 58/4 in 24.0 overs
- South Africa: 50/1 in 17.3 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 29/1 in 10.4 overs
- Stumps: Australia 386/3 in 91.0 overs
- Drinks: Australia 357/3 in 83.0 overs
- Australia 350/3 in 81.2 overs
- New ball taken: Australia 344/3 in 80.1 overs
- D Warner : 200 runs in 254 balls (16x4) (2x6)
- Australia 300/2 in 73.1 overs
- D Warner : 150 runs in 222 balls (12x4) (0x6)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 200 off 311 balls between D Warner (112) and S Smith (79)
- Australia 250/2 in 66.4 overs
- Tea : Australia 231/2 in 63.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 150 off 256 balls between D Warner (85) and S Smith (56)
- S Smith 37th Test fifty: 50 in 108 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Australia: 200/2 in 53.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 194/2 in 51.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 166 balls between D Warner (61) and S Smith (33)
- D Warner 25th Test hundred: 100 in 144 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Australia: 150/2 in 39.3 overs
- Lunch : Australia 136/2 in 36.0 overs
- Australia 100/2 in 24.4 overs
- D Warner test Fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 71 balls between D Warner (28) and M Labuschagne (14)
- Australia: 50/1 in 12.4 overs
- Stumps: South Africa 15/1 in 7.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: South Africa 15/1 in 7.0 overs
- Tea: Australia - 575/8 in 145.0 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 575/8 dec in 145.0 overs
- C Green 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 170 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Australia: 550/7 in 138.1 overs
- 8th wkt Partnership: 100 off 200 balls between A Carey (71) and C Green (29)
- A Carey Maiden Test Hundred: 101 runs in 133 balls (13x4) (0x6)
- Australia: 503/7 in 120.3 overs
- 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 100 balls between A Carey (38) and C Green (12)
- Lunch: Australia 479/7 in 112.0 overs
- A Carey Test fifty: 50 runs in 66 balls (9x4) (0x6)
- Australia: 450/7 in 104.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 440/7 in 101.0 overs
- Australia: 400/5 in 94.1 overs
- T Head 11th Test fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (7x4) (1x6)
- Wet Ground Condition: Australia 386/3 in 91.0 overs
- South Africa: 201/9 in 67.2 overs
- South Africa: 150/6 in 54.1 overs
- T Bavuma 20th Test fifty: 52 runs in 124 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Referral 4 (52.6 ovs): AUS against M Jansen (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, SA: 2)
- Drinks: South Africa 143/5 in 52.0 overs
- Referral 3 (45.2 ovs): AUS against T Bavuma (CAUGHT) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, SA: 2)
- Referral 2 (43.5 ovs): K Verreynne against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, SA: 2)
- Lunch: South Africa 120/4 in 41.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 70 balls between T Bavuma (26) and K Verreynne (24)
- South Africa: 100/4 in 36.4 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 62/3 in 22.0 overs
- South Africa: 50/2 in 17.1 overs
- Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): AUS against S Erwee (LBW) Successful (AUS: 3, SA: 3)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith AUS | 231 | 57.75 |
| David Warner AUS | 213 | 53.25 |
| Travis Head AUS | 213 | 53.25 |
| Usman Khawaja AUS | 209 | 69.66 |
| Temba Bavuma SA | 185 | 37.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins AUS | 12 | 2.36 |
| Kagiso Rabada SA | 11 | 4.54 |
| Nathan Lyon AUS | 10 | 2.54 |
| Mitchell Starc AUS | 8 | 3.00 |
| Scott Boland AUS | 7 | 2.60 |
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