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Match Ended
Newlands, Cape Town
, Jan 03, 2020
223&248 (137.4)
269&391/8d
England beat South Africa by 189 runs
% Chance to Win
SA
ENG
DRAW
Inn Break
Woah, That brings us to the end of a Test match which will be remembered for a long time. The pendulum swung from England to South Africa a lot of times but it is England who in the end run away with the points. 30 to be precise in the ICC World Test championship. That's not all from this exciting series though. The caravan now moves to Port Elizabeth for the Third Test match. It will begin on 16th of January at 1000 Local (0800 GMT). Until then, ciao!
BEN STOKES IS NAMED MAN OF THE MATCH. He tries to drag Sibley with him as he wants to share the award with him but he pulls himself away from Stokes. Ben starts by saying that he came in to bowl in a do-or-die situation. Tells that Sibley deserves a lot of credit too. On his own performance, Stokes says that credit should be given to the whole group for the way they played the in entire game. On the catch by Crawley, Stokes says that he felt that it would go over but he did well to latch onto it. Tells that it is a game to remember for England and feels that South Africa too will remember this for a long time. Feels games like these are reasons why five day Tests should always be around.
England skipper, Joe Root, starts by saying that it was a great game of cricket. Tells that they believed every minute of the game that they could win the game and thanks the crowd for coming in large numbers. Tells that South Africa made things difficult for them but their 12th man, the crowd, was brilliant. On the bounce back after the defeat, Root feels that they had individual players standing up for him during tough situations. Feels that Stokes' impact once again helped them in this game. On the wicket of van der Dussen, Root says the credit goes to Stuart Broad for that wicket. On Ben Stokes' performance, Root says that he is one of those players who gives his 100 percent for the side. Adds that he is a world-class player and deserves every compliment that comes his way.
South Africa skipper, Faf du Plessis, says that they fought and fought throughout the game and it is unfortunate that there has to be a winner. Credits England for coming at them relentlessly. Tells that with the series level now, the next game is going to be an exciting one. Praises Malan's effort and feels that the transition phase is always worrying but Malan's effort helps the team in such a phase. Tells that he does not mind losing here as they fought really hard in this game. On the conditions, du Plessis said that conditions change everywhere. Tells that two tough and very good games have been played. Says that they will regroup and try to do better in the next game.
Quinton de Kock is now down for a chat with Shaun Pollock. De Kock starts by saying that the boys fought hard but credits the English bowlers for a superb performance. Tells that they tried to take the game as deep as they could. On his wicket, he says that it felt really bad. Tells that he will try to stay away from the game for a couple of days and then regroup for the next game. On Philander's last game at Newlands, and eventually his retirement post the series, de Kock says that he is a special player and that they will miss him in the dressing room. The players are now down again for the presentation.
Zak Crawley is down for a quick chat with Pommie Mbangwa. He starts by saying that it was an exceptional game. On Stokes' performance, says that he was very good. On the catch of Nortje, Crawley says that it came really quickly at him and the ball popped up. Feels he was lucky there as it went up and he managed to pouch it with his other hand. Dominic Sibley comes to talk to Mbangwa now. He says that it's an amazing win. On things not going their way, Sibley says that before this session, things looked really flat but they did not give up. Says that Stokes is an amazing player and he gets things done for the side.
Stuart Broad is down for a chat with Shaun Pollock. He starts by saying that this win is a special one and mentions that the crowd has been exceptional in this game. Reckons South Africa played brilliantly too but felt that they knew that they needed one magic moment and things will change. On the wicket of Rassie van der Dussen, Broad says that he did not plan that ball, adds that he actually sprayed down the leg side unintentionally and luckily it got him the big wicket. Tells that the wicket got slow as the final day approached and tells that Stokes' innings yesterday gave them a lot of time to bowl them out.
So, a summary of this Test match overall. South Africa put in a good performance in the first innings with the ball as they restricted England to only 269 with Nortje, Rabada and Philander being the pick of the bowlers. England responded even better with Anderson and Broad being the pick of the bowlers. Anderson picked up a 5-fer as they got a lead of 46. Dominic Sibley, then in the second bout, registered his maiden Test ton and contributions from Big Ben and others gave a target of 438 to the Proteas which ultimately proved to be enough as the English Lions won the game by 189 runs.
The hosts, on the other hand, started well. They blocked whatever was thrown at them but maybe an extremely defensive approach hurt them. Pieter Malan was the star for them with a brilliant 84 on his debut in the second innings. He along with Rassie van der Dussen, who played 140 balls for his 17 looked the most comfortable batters out there. The Proteas skipper would be disappointed with himself as he threw his wicket away. Just when de Kock and van der Dussen were making things look easy, the former played a poor shot and he too got out. Rassie van der Dussen soon followed with a strangle down the leg side and then it all went downhill. The last four wickets fell in quick succession and that gave the visitors a hard-fought victory.
The second innings did not start well for the visitors. Elgar and Malan stood tall and gave a good start to the South Africans. Even Elgar's wicket did not stop the Proteas. Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock gave a fight but once the latter fell, England pounced upon that opportunity and finished things off quickly for the visitors. Despite Anderson being injured almost throughout the final session, the other bowlers bowled brilliantly especially Stokes in the end. He was the one with the three final wickets. Anderson picked up two wickets and all the other bowlers also chipped in with wickets. Overall, it was a very good performance from the visitors in the second innings.
Wow! What a Test match we have witnessed! A match surely to remember for a long time. Stokes you beauty! Brilliant! England deserve every bit of it. At Tea, it looked like Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen would bat out the session and settle for the draw but England persisted and it paid off in the end. It all started with the wickets of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen who threw them away. Philander and Pretorius held fort for some time but then, it was the Ben Stokes show as he took two wickets off two balls. Philander was the last man to fall and that gave England the all-important victory, their first in this decade.
137.4
W
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Heartbreak for Vernon Philander and South Africa after coming so close. England have come out on top after what has been a riveting game. Stokes is the hero as he has harassed and dislodged three stubborn tailenders. Stokes bowls a length ball just outside off, Philander looks to fend at it and the ball goes off the splice of the bat and into the hands of Ollie Pope at gully who takes the catch. What a great advert this has been for Test cricket! ENGLAND WIN THE MATCH BY 189 RUNS!!!
137.3
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
Another length ball outside off, left alone by Philander.
137.2
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
In the channel outside off, Philander makes a leave now. The crowds getting into the act now as almost every ball is getting cheered.
137.1
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
Good length ball on off, defended.
End Of The Over 137 : 248/9
2 Runs
- 0136.1
- 0136.2
- 0136.3
- 0136.4
- 2136.5
- 0136.6
K. Rabada
3 (11)
V. Philander
8 (47)
D. Bess
33-14-57-1
136.6
0
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Almost another one! Fires this just outside off, Rabada pokes at it but misses.
136.5
2
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Fires this one outside off, Rabada strokes it through point. No one in the deep so an easy couple for Rabada. They don't matter though.
136.4
0
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Floated one on middle, Rabada keeps it out.
136.3
0
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Full again and on middle, pushed to covers.
136.2
0
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Full again, Rabada pushes it back to the bowler. A bit uppish but does not carry.
136.1
0
Dominic Bess To Kagiso Rabada
Floats a very full ball on middle, Rabada easily blocks it out.
End Of The Over 136 : 246/9
1 Runs
- 0135.1
- 0135.2
- 1135.3
- 0135.4
- 0135.5
- 0135.6
V. Philander
8 (47)
K. Rabada
1 (5)
B. Stokes
23-8-35-2
135.6
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
Over negotiated but the strike with Rabada now. Very full ball on middle and off, Philander blocks it out.
135.5
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
Back of a length ball outside off, Philander makes an easy leave.
135.4
0
Ben Stokes To Vernon Philander
A length ball just outside off, Philander stays tall and defends.
135.3
1
Ben Stokes To Kagiso Rabada
A very full ball on middle and leg, Rabada gets his bat down and turns the ball towards mid-wicket so that he can give the strike to the local boy Philander.
135.2
0
Ben Stokes To Kagiso Rabada
Bouncer on middle and off, Rabada ducks under it.
135.1
0
Ben Stokes To Kagiso Rabada
Good length ball on middle and leg, Rabada looks to defend but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
End Of The Over 135 : 245/9
4 Runs
- 0134.1
- 0134.2
- 0134.3
- 0134.4
- 0134.5
- 4134.6
V. Philander
8 (44)
K. Rabada
0 (2)
D. Bess
32-14-55-1
134.6
4
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
FOUR! Runs do not matter at this stage as the ball has crossed the boundary line and the strike will be with Rabada for the next over. Full ball on off, Philander softly drives but the ball trudges into the fence.
134.5
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Philander defends it from within the crease. Will be looking to retain strike for the next over.
134.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Again outside off, Philander defends towards cover.
134.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Bess goes a touch too straight and lands the ball on middle. Worked towards the leg side.
134.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Now tossed up closer to the off pole, Vernon prods forward and blocks.
134.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated outside off, defended towards the off side by Philander.
End Of The Over 134 : 241/9
0 Runs
- 0133.1
- 0133.2
- W 133.3
- W 133.4
- 0133.5
- 0133.6
K. Rabada
0 (2)
V. Philander
4 (38)
B. Stokes
22-7-34-2
133.6
0
Ben Stokes To Kagiso Rabada
Shortish ball outside off, Rabada rides the bounce and taps it towards point.
133.5
0
Ben Stokes To Kagiso Rabada
No hat-trick! An yorker attempt gone wrong and Stokes ends up dishing out a full toss. Rabada pushes it towards mid on.
Kagiso Rabada is the last man in. He will face the hat-trick ball. Remember, he is on a king pair.
133.4
W
Ben Stokes To Anrich Nortje OUT!
OUT! Caught! Oh dear! What a blinder from Crawley. Stokes you champion. Crawley you little beauty. A good length ball angled away from wide of the crease. It pitches and shapes a hint away as Nortje looks to defend at it with hard hands. The ball takes the thick outside edge and goes to Crawley at third slip. It is traveling at him. He puts his right hand out to grab it but the ball does not stick and pops up. He keeps his eyes on the ball and sees it coming down. He then puts his left hand up and takes it easily. England celebrate. Just one wicket away from leveling the series. Stokes on a hat-trick. Absolute scenes here in Cape Town.
Anrich Nortje walks in. An Everest in front of him. 75 minimum balls to survive.
133.3
W
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one goes down and England are jubilant! Everyone has come up to Stokes and are giving him a hug and why not! It was a low, low catch and Root has done extremely well to take it. Maybe this is the price that the South Africans have to pay for not rotating the strike when a single is on offer. Length ball in the corridor of uncertainty, Pretorius looks to defend but the ball goes off the outside edge low to the right of first slip where Root takes a very good low catch.
133.2
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
This time on the off pole line, Pretorius defends it towards the off side.
133.1
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Starts the over with a length ball on the hips, Dwaine defends it towards the leg side.
End Of The Over 133 : 241/7
0 Runs
- 0132.1
- 0132.2
- 0132.3
- 0132.4
- 0132.5
- 0132.6
V. Philander
4 (38)
D. Pretorius
0 (19)
D. Bess
31-13-51-1
132.6
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Fuller and outside off, Philander pushes it to deep point and does not take a single. Why would he do that? Probably planning to play out the spinner himself and let Pretorius face Stokes. Interesting!
132.5
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Flighted fuller ball around off, pushed past the silly point fielder.
132.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Full and on off, Philander comes forward and keeps it out.
132.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Fuller again and outside off, pushed to covers.
132.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Fuller and on off, it is defended.
132.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Quicker one around off, Philander keeps it out.
Rise up England fans, cheer us on... that is the word from skipper Joe Root!!! He is trying to extract each and every ounce of energy that he can get from every source possible.
End Of The Over 132 : 241/7
0 Runs
- 0131.1
- 0131.2
- 0131.3
- 0131.4
- 0131.5
- 0131.6
D. Pretorius
0 (19)
V. Philander
4 (32)
B. Stokes
21-6-34-0
131.6
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
This time Pretorius keeps it out.
131.5
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Beaten again! Another ball in the channel outside off, Pretorius once again looks to defend but misses out again.
131.4
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
That kept low! How did Pretorius manage to keep it out. A fullish length ball, hitting one of the cracks and keeping really low. Pretorius gets his bat down in time to block it out.
131.3
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Another ripper! Brilliant from Stokes. Another length ball, this is closer to the off pole. This time Pretorius has to play. He looks to defend but gets beaten again.
131.2
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Almost! Almost! Stokes looks for the heavens as he cannot believe it. A good length ball outside off, seaming away. Pretorius can leave it alone easily but he pokes to get beaten.
131.1
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Back of a length ball down the leg side. Pretorius lets its be.
DRINKS! 15 more overs to go, and 3 wickets in hand. The match stays at a tantalising stage with so many factors in play. James Anderson is struggling badly with an injury, Stuart Broad already has 2 official warnings for running onto the danger area and Ben Stokes has run himself into the ground. Kumar Dharmasena signals the final hour is underway and Stokes will get us started for it. Nervous times for both teams!
End Of The Over 131 : 241/7
4 Runs
- 0130.1
- 0130.2
- 0130.3
- 0130.4
- 4130.5
- 0130.6
V. Philander
4 (32)
D. Pretorius
0 (13)
D. Bess
30-13-51-1
130.6
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
OHH! Floated on off, Vernon looks to defend but it takes the inside half of the bat and goes wide of the short leg fielder.
130.5
4
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
FOUR! Bang! Flighted on off, Philander leans forward and drives it through covers for a boundary.
130.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
On off, defended to silly point.
130.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Full delivery on middle, Vernon drives it straight back to the bowler.
130.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
On middle, defended back to the bowler.
Two short leg fielders in place now.
130.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated on off, pitching on the rough. Vernon looks to defend but it hits the upper half of the bat and rolls to the leg side.
End Of The Over 130 : 237/7
0 Runs
- 0129.1
- 0129.2
- 0129.3
- 0129.4
- 0129.5
- 0129.6
D. Pretorius
0 (13)
V. Philander
0 (26)
B. Stokes
20-5-34-0
129.6
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Almost! Stokes getting closer! Length ball in the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Pretorius looks to drive but the ball goes past the outside edge. Misses it by a whisker. Another over negotiated by this pair.
129.5
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Another length ball outside off, Pretorius punches off the back foot.
129.4
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Length ball on middle and off, Pretorius stands tall and blocks.
129.3
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Full ball just outside off, Pretorius defends it onto the ground.
129.2
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Another full ball attacking the stumps, worked towards the leg side.
129.1
0
Ben Stokes To Dwaine Pretorius
Very full and outside off, Pretorius will not fiddle with it.
Ben Stokes is back on. 19-5-34-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 129 : 237/7
0 Runs
- 0128.1
- 0128.2
- 0128.3
- 0128.4
- 0128.5
- 0128.6
V. Philander
0 (26)
D. Pretorius
0 (7)
D. Bess
29-12-47-1
128.6
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
This time Bess drags his length back, Philander goes back and defends.
128.5
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated on middle, Vernon is doing superbly well to defend.
128.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Again Philander prods forward and does well to defend.
128.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated ball on off, Philander drives it back to the bowler.
128.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Another one which is outside off, Philander again looks to go towards the off side but the ball goes off the leading edge back towards the bowler.
128.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated outside off, Philander tries to force it towards cover but misses.
End Of The Over 128 : 237/7
0 Runs
- 0127.1
- 0127.2
- 0127.3
- 0127.4
- 0127.5
- 0127.6
D. Pretorius
0 (7)
V. Philander
0 (20)
S. Broad
23-7-37-1
127.6
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Fullish and on off, it is blocked.
127.5
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Fuller and on off, pushed.
Second official warning for Stuart Broad as he runs on the danger area on the pitch. If he does so again, Broad will be taken off.
127.4
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Back of a length ball down the leg side. Pretorius lets it be.
127.3
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Good length ball hits the crack and goes miles away as Pretorius lets it be.
127.2
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Full and on middle this time, Pretorius gets solid behind the line of the delivery.
127.1
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
Fullish and on off, Pretorius defends it.
End Of The Over 127 : 237/7
0 Runs
- 0126.1
- 0126.2
- 0126.3
- 0126.4
- 0126.5
- 0126.6
V. Philander
0 (20)
D. Pretorius
0 (1)
D. Bess
28-11-47-1
126.6
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Quicker one outside off, Philander lets it be.
126.5
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Full and on off, blocked out by Philander.
126.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Flatter one around off, pushed to mid off again.
126.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Fuller and outside off, Philander drills it down the ground but the mid off fielder makes an excellent stop.
126.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Quicker one around off and middle, Philander defends it off the front foot.
126.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Fuller and on middle, it is defended by Philander.
End Of The Over 126 : 237/7
0 Runs
- 0125.1
- 0125.2
- 0125.3
- 0125.4
- W 125.5
- 0125.6
D. Pretorius
0 (1)
V. Philander
0 (14)
S. Broad
22-6-37-1
125.6
0
Stuart Broad To Dwaine Pretorius
First ball to Pretorius, outside off. He has left it alone.
Dwaine Pretorius replaces Rassie van der Dussen out in the middle.
125.5
W
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Disaster strikes as the last recognised batter and the pillar for the Proteas in this innings, Rassie van der Dussen departs! It was a clear trap and Rassie has completely fallen for it. A leg gully was in place and the ball has gone straight to him. Broad sprays this one down the leg side, van der Dussen gets tempted and looks to flick. He does so but the ball goes very fine for his liking. Rassie turns and watches Anderson take an easy catch. Van der Dussen is in distraught and so are his teammates in the pavilion. He walks back after a gritty and fantastic knock, facing 140 balls. Has he done enough to help his team drag this match to a draw? Only the remaining batters can complete the story now.
125.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Again Broad sprays one outside off, not troubling van der Dussen.
125.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
This time Broad attacks the stumps but van der Dussen does well to prod forward and defend.
125.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off, left alone. Too easy for van der Dussen.
125.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Down the leg side, van der Dussen has no need to go after it.
End Of The Over 125 : 237/6
0 Runs
- 0124.1
- 0124.2
- 0124.3
- 0124.4
- 0124.5
- 0124.6
V. Philander
0 (14)
Rassie van der
17 (135)
D. Bess
27-10-47-1
124.6
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Another one on middle, Philander defends off the back foot.
124.5
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Outside off, played towards point.
124.4
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Philander goes back in his crease and now defends it towards the short leg fielder.
124.3
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Another one which is on the pads, worked towards square leg.
124.2
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Tossed up on middle, worked towards the leg side.
124.1
0
Dominic Bess To Vernon Philander
Floated on off, Philander prods forward and defends.
Dominic Bess is back into the attack. 26-10-47-1 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 124 : 237/6
0 Runs
- 0123.1
- 0123.2
- 0123.3
- 0123.4
- 0123.5
- 0123.6
Rassie van der
17 (135)
V. Philander
0 (8)
S. Broad
21-5-37-0
123.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Broad dishes one outside off, tempting van der Dussen to drive but he is not interested as he makes another leave to the keeper.
123.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Very full delivery on middle, Rassie blocks it to silly mid on.
123.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish on middle, pushed to mid-wicket.
123.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Broad goes full on middle, Rassie defends it out to the leg side.
123.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
On a length outside off, van der Dussen shoulders arms to it.
123.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, Rassie defends it off the back foot to cover.
End Of The Over 123 : 237/6
0 Runs
- 0122.1
- 0122.2
- 0122.3
- 0122.4
- 0122.5
- 0122.6
V. Philander
0 (8)
Rassie van der
17 (129)
J. Denly
18-3-42-2
122.6
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
Flatter delivery on middle, Vernon stands tall and defends it out.
122.5
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
Low full toss on middle, worked to mid on.
122.4
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
122.3
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
Flighted ball on middle and leg, Philander bends on his knees and defends it back to the bowler.
122.2
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
Looped up ball on off, defended to silly point off the front foot.
122.1
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
Loopy delivery on middle, Philander defends it out to the bowler.
End Of The Over 122 : 237/6
0 Runs
- 0121.1
- 0121.2
- 0121.3
- 0121.4
- 0121.5
- 0121.6
Rassie van der
17 (129)
V. Philander
0 (2)
S. Broad
20-4-37-0
121.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball outside off, van der Dussen shoulders arms to it.
121.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, Rassie stands tall and defends it out to cover.
121.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
121.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on middle, Rassie defends it to the leg side.
121.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off, left alone by Rassie van der Dussen.
121.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on off, pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 121 : 237/6
0 Runs
- 0120.1
- 0120.2
- 0120.3
- W 120.4
- 0120.5
- 0120.6
V. Philander
0 (2)
Rassie van der
17 (123)
J. Denly
17-2-42-2
120.6
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
NOT OUT! That's off the pad first and then maybe the elbow. England lose both their reviews and honestly, this is a bad call from Root. Floated outside off by Denly, Philander does not attempt to play a shot and leaves. The ball hits his pad as it is turning away from him. It loops towards the fielder at silly point who takes it. The England players put in an appeal but the umpire has turned it down. They mull over a review and take it in the end. Replays roll in and show that it has hit Philander's pad first. There is no chance of LBW as the ball has pitched outside off and is spinning further away. Ball Tracker does not even come in and the game resumes as Philander survives.
Is that another one? Will Philander also walk back? The umpire disagrees but England think that Philander has got either bat or glove on that one as Root opts for the review. It is an appeal for a catch at silly point. Replays roll in and show that the ball has hit the pad first and then maybe hits the elbow. Philander made the leave but the ball is in no way hitting the wickets as well. Review wasted!
120.5
0
Joe Denly To Vernon Philander
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Vernon Philander walks out to bat for the last time on his home ground. Can he grind it out along with Rassie and save his nation from the jaws of defeat?
120.4
W
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock OUT!
OUT! Caught! Oh dear, de Kock, what have you done? Pulled it straight to the short mid-wicket fielder. He cannot believe it. A long hop from Denly on middle, de Kock looks to hammer it over mid-wicket but ends up slamming it straight to Crawley at short mid-wicket. He does not make any mistake there and England have got the breakthrough they were after. 4 wickets away now. De Kock is distraught as he walks off.
120.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Another one pitched outside off and turning in. It is defended.
120.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On off, it is blocked.
120.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Fuller and outside off, forced towards cover.
Joe Denly to bowl now. First time in this session. 16-2-42-1 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 120 : 237/5
0 Runs
- 0119.1
- 0119.2
- 0119.3
- 0119.4
- 0119.5
- 0119.6
Rassie van der
17 (123)
de Kock
50 (103)
S. Broad
19-3-37-0
119.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball around off, van der Dussen keeps it out.
119.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Broad goes outside off this time and van der Dussen is back to leaving it alone.
119.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Beaten! Nicely bowled! Fuller and outside off, van der Dussen this time is drawn into the shot as he comes forward and looks to drive. The ball moves away just a hint to go past the bat.
119.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Finally on the stumps line on a good length, van der Dussen blocks it off the front foot.
119.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
And another one. No problems for van der Dussen in leaving it.
119.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Broad too starts with a good length ball outside off, van der Dussen makes a leave.
Stuart Broad comes on now, replacing James Anderson. 18-3-37-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 119 : 237/5
4 Runs
- 0118.1
- 0118.2
- 0118.3
- 0118.4
- 0118.5
- 4118.6
de Kock
50 (103)
Rassie van der
17 (117)
S. Curran
16-4-37-1
118.6
4
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Fifty for de Kock. What a fighting innings from him. Probably slowest of his career but that's what is need of the hour. Very full ball outside off, de Kock creams it through covers and it races to the fence. He is not done yet though and would look to bat it out.
118.5
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Good length ball around off, blocked.
118.4
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Landed on a good length around off, blocked.
118.3
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Fullish on off, de Kock comes forward and defends it out.
118.2
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Fuller and on off, worked towards the leg side.
118.1
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Shortish outside off, tapped to point.
End Of The Over 118 : 233/5
0 Runs
- 0117.1
- 0117.2
- 0117.3
- 0117.4
- 0117.5
- 0117.6
Rassie van der
17 (117)
de Kock
46 (97)
J. Anderson
18-8-23-2
117.6
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Sixth leave of the over as Anderson dishes it outside off again.
117.5
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off again, another leave.
117.4
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Now goes further outside off on a length. No problems for van der Dussen to make a leave.
A much more ordinary field with James Anderson bowling. Two slips, a gully and a silly point in place.
117.3
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Gets closer to the off pole on a fuller length but not enough to lure van der Dussen.
117.2
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Another ball in the channel outside off, van der Dussen makes another leave.
117.1
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 117 : 233/5
8 Runs
- 0116.1
- 0116.2
- 4116.3
- 0116.4
- 0116.5
- 4116.6
de Kock
46 (97)
Rassie van der
17 (111)
S. Curran
15-4-33-1
116.6
4
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Second from the over! There was a field change just before this ball. The first slip fielder went to fly slip. And Curran bowls a good length ball outside off, hoping for an edge which can fly towards that fielder. That does not happen and de Kock stands tall and taps it to the third man fence.
116.5
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Shortish around off, blocked.
116.4
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
On middle, it is defended.
116.3
4
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Nicely guided! Curran rolled his fingers on this one and bowled it outside off, de Kock waits and then runs it down to third man. No protection there and the ball races to the fence.
116.2
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Landed around off, it is easily defended.
116.1
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Good length ball on middle, de Kock keeps it out.
Sam Curran to bowl from the other end. 14-4-25-1 are his numbers so far. The keeper is up to the stumps. One slip in place, short leg, leg slip, silly mid off, short cover and silly mid on. Piling on the pressure to say the least.
End Of The Over 116 : 225/5
0 Runs
- 0115.1
- 0115.2
- 0115.3
- 0115.4
- 0115.5
- 0115.6
Rassie van der
17 (111)
de Kock
38 (91)
J. Anderson
17-7-23-2
115.6
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
And another one. Anderson needs to get closer to the off pole.
115.5
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off, another leave from van der Dussen.
115.4
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off on a good length again, van der Dussen makes another leave.
115.3
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball around off, it is defended off the back foot.
115.2
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Another one in the channel outside off, van der Dussen covers his stumps and lets it go.
115.1
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball in the channel outside off from Anderson first up. It is left alone.
We are back for the final session of the game. England need 5 wickets to win while the hosts need to survive 30 odd overs to draw this Test and remain 1-0 up. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen make their way out to the middle. The England players follow them out to the middle. James Anderson will start the proceedings for the visitors. He has figures of 16-7-23-2.
... Day 5, Session 3 ...
31 overs are left in the day. 16 of those, without a wicket, could force Joe Root into shaking hands. Can South Africa survive? England look a bit tired but we all know what boost a wicket can make. They still have a very good chance of leveling the series. Let's see how things pan out in the final session. Join us back at 3.30 pm local (1330 GMT) for the final session. Expecting a cracker!
England, on the other hand, would've hoped that the wicket of the debutant will give them an opening but that's not how things panned out for them. They have not bowled badly, but they have also not been able to break this stubborn stand between Rassie and Quinton. Here and there, we have witnessed some grubbers while a couple of balls have shot up as well. So it could well be a matter of a wicket before a collapse ensues.
That ends a nervous session for the Proteas. Having lost Malan quickly after Lunch, they would have had their hearts in their mouths but van der and de Kock have held forte nicely. Still, a long way to go though.
End Of The Over 115 : 225/5
4 Runs
- 0114.1
- 4114.2
- 0114.3
- 0114.4
- 0114.5
- 0114.6
de Kock
38 (91)
Rassie van der
17 (105)
D. Bess
26-10-47-1
114.6
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Just short! Floated outside off, de Kock looks to defend but takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. It bounces just short. TEA ON DAY 5.
114.5
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
114.4
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on middle and leg, Quinton defends it out.
114.3
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Floated on middle, de Kock defends it out.
114.2
4
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Fine shot from de Kock! Full delivery outside off, Quinton leans and squeezes it through the cover region for a boundary.
114.1
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full on middle, defended off the front foot to silly point.
End Of The Over 114 : 221/5
2 Runs
- 0113.1
- 1113.2
- 0113.3
- 0113.4
- 1113.5
- 0113.6
Rassie van der
17 (105)
de Kock
34 (85)
B. Stokes
19-5-34-0
113.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, de Kock defends it out onto the pitch.
113.5
1
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on middle, de Kock works it to mid-wicket and a single is taken. 50-run stand is up between the two.
113.4
0
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Fullish on off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
113.3
0
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Short delivery outside off, Quinton lets it go to the keeper.
113.2
1
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on middle, tucked towards mid on and crosses over for a single.
113.1
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle and leg, van der Dussen ducks under it.
End Of The Over 113 : 219/5
0 Runs
- 0112.1
- 0112.2
- 0112.3
- 0112.4
- 0112.5
- 0112.6
de Kock
33 (82)
Rassie van der
16 (102)
D. Bess
25-9-43-1
112.6
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one outside off, Quinton lets the ball go to the keeper.
112.5
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Short ball outside off, pushed to cover.
112.4
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
112.3
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Floated on middle, worked to short mid-wicket.
112.2
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, defended off the front foot.
112.1
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one on middle, de Kock defends it out.
Dominic Bess returns into the attack. 24-9-43-1 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 112 : 219/5
2 Runs
- 0111.1
- 0111.2
- 1111.3
- 1111.4
- 0111.5
- 0111.6
Rassie van der
16 (102)
de Kock
33 (76)
B. Stokes
18-5-32-0
111.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball on off, Rassie pushes it to cover.
111.5
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish outside off, Rassie leaves the ball alone.
111.4
1
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on off, de Kock pushes it down to mid off and takes off for a run. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
111.3
1
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Short ball on middle, Rassie pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
111.2
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Nicely bowled and well played too. Short of a length ball, bounced a little more than expected. Rassie hops and defends it out onto the pitch.
111.1
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on the pads. Rassie looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball lobs off to the leg side.
End Of The Over 111 : 217/5
2 Runs
- 1110.1
- 0110.2
- 1110.3
- 0110.4
- 0110.5
- 0110.6
de Kock
32 (75)
Rassie van der
15 (97)
J. Root
6-0-11-0
110.6
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated on off, Quinton gets on his knees and blocks it to cover.
110.5
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
110.4
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Very full delivery outside off, pushed to point.
110.3
1
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one outside off, Rassie pushes it through covers for a single.
110.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, Rassie defends it out.
110.1
1
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Fuller ball outside off, driven wide of the cover fielder for a single.
End Of The Over 110 : 215/5
3 Runs
- 0109.1
- 0109.2
- 0109.3
- 2109.4
- 1109.5
- 0109.6
Rassie van der
14 (95)
de Kock
31 (71)
B. Stokes
17-5-30-0
109.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller around off, Rassie comes forward and defends it out.
109.5
1
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Shortish and outside off again, de Kock slashes it to deep point for a single.
109.4
2
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
A couple! Short of a length ball outside off, this time de Kock taps it through backward point for a couple of runs.
109.3
0
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Effort ball from Stokes this one. 144 kph it is and a well directed one too. It is just outside off. De Kock sways away from it.
109.2
0
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Shortish ball just outside off, de Kock waits and then taps it towards gully.
109.1
0
Ben Stokes To Quinton de Kock
Good length ball around off, de Kock blocks it onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 109 : 212/5
1 Runs
- 0108.1
- 1108.2
- 0108.3
- 0108.4
- 0108.5
- 0108.6
Rassie van der
14 (94)
de Kock
28 (66)
J. Root
5-0-9-0
108.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one on middle, pushed back to Root.
108.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
108.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated ball down the leg side, Rassie pads it away. There is a mild appeal for LBW but turned down by the umpire.
108.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Down the leg side, Rassie lets it go to the keeper.
108.2
1
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Loopy on middle, worked to the leg side for a single.
108.1
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Some spin there? Floated ball outside off, spinning away. De Kock looks to defend but misses it altogether.
Change of ends for Root.
End Of The Over 108 : 211/5
2 Runs
- 0107.1
- 0107.2
- 2107.3
- 0107.4
- 0107.5
- 0107.6
Rassie van der
14 (90)
de Kock
27 (64)
B. Stokes
16-5-27-0
107.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on middle, Rassie looks to flick but it goes off the leading edge and it goes to mid off.
107.5
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, Rassie solidly defends it to the off side off the back foot.
107.4
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to it.
107.3
2
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on middle, Rassie works it to deep square leg and an easy couple is taken by the batters.
107.2
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
BOUNCER! It is bowled around off, Rassie sways away from it.
107.1
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on off, Rassie defends it out.
Ben Stokes returns. 15-0-25-0 are his numbers so far.
End Of The Over 107 : 209/5
4 Runs
- 0106.1
- 0106.2
- 2106.3
- 2106.4
- 0106.5
- 0106.6
de Kock
27 (64)
Rassie van der
12 (84)
J. Denly
16-2-42-1
106.6
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, Quinton looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and hits the pads. It lobs off towards silly point.
106.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one on off, pushed back to the bowler.
106.4
2
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Floated on off, de Kock looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and goes towards third man and a couple is taken.
106.3
2
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short one on middle, de Kock pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder comes across from deep square leg and collects it. Two taken.
106.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short one on off, Quinton pushes it down to mid off.
106.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on off, Quinton pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 106 : 205/5
1 Runs
- 0105.1
- 1105.2
- 0105.3
- 0105.4
- 0105.5
- 0105.6
Rassie van der
12 (84)
de Kock
23 (58)
J. Root
4-0-8-0
105.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, bounced a little more. Rassie defends it out.
105.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, blocked solidly by Rassie.
105.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Wow! A bouncer from a spinner! It is bowled around middle, Rassie pulls it to square leg.
105.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
105.2
1
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
On middle, flicked to mid-wicket and a single is taken.
105.1
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Root starts with a floated one on off, with some spin. Quinton looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and the ball rolls to point.
Joe Root introduces himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 105 : 204/5
1 Runs
- 0104.1
- 0104.2
- 0104.3
- 0104.4
- 1104.5
- 0104.6
Rassie van der
12 (80)
de Kock
22 (56)
J. Denly
15-2-38-1
104.6
0
Joe Denly To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
104.5
1
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short ball outside off, de Kock punches it to deep cover for a single.
104.4
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On middle, defended back to the bowler.
104.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Well bowled! Flatter one outside off, pitching on the rough. It spins down and bounces a little more. Quinton looks to defend but gets hit on the gloves. It rolls to the off side.
104.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Looped up ball on off, Quinton strides forward and blocks it to cover.
104.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Floated on off, defended to cover off the front foot.
End Of The Over 104 : 203/5
3 Runs
- 2103.1
- 0103.2
- 0103.3
- 0103.4
- 1103.5
- 0103.6
Rassie van der
12 (79)
de Kock
21 (51)
D. Bess
24-9-43-1
103.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one outside off, de Kock leaves it alone.
103.5
1
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on off, pushed down to long off for a single.
103.4
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
103.3
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery outside off, de Kock looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. It bounces just in front of Stokes.
103.2
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
On off, defended out.
103.1
2
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Floated on middle and leg, de Kock works it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple. The fielder hares after it and collects it.
End Of The Over 103 : 200/5
1 Runs
- 0102.1
- 0102.2
- 1102.3
- 0102.4
- 0102.5
- 0102.6
Rassie van der
12 (78)
de Kock
18 (46)
J. Denly
14-2-37-1
102.6
0
Joe Denly To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
102.5
0
Joe Denly To Rassie van der Dussen
Comes over the wicket and bowls a flighted ball around off, Rassie looks to pad it away but gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. The England players think of the review but decide against it.
102.4
0
Joe Denly To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated ball down the leg side. Padded away.
102.3
1
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short ball outside off, de Kock punches it off the back foot towards cover. Broad slides, but fails to stop the ball cleanly. It allows the batsman to take a single. 200 up for the hosts.
102.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, de Kock defends it back to the bowler.
102.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flatter delivery on off, pitching on the rough and spins down. Quinton flicks it to short fine leg where the fielder comes across and slides to stop the ball.
End Of The Over 102 : 199/5
2 Runs
- 0101.1
- 2101.2
- 0101.3
- 0101.4
- 0101.5
- 0101.6
Rassie van der
12 (75)
de Kock
17 (43)
D. Bess
23-9-40-1
101.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
101.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted ball around off, spinning in. Rassie looks to defend but gets hit flush on the pads. Bess appeals but the umpire says no.
101.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
On middle, van der Dussen blocks it out.
101.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on middle, Rassie defends it out.
101.2
2
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated delivery outside off, Rassie bends bends forward and then drives it through the cover region. The fielder hare after it andf clean it up before it reaches the ropes. Two taken.
101.1
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, van der Dussen defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 101 : 197/5
4 Runs
- 0100.1
- 0100.2
- 0100.3
- 0100.4
- 0100.5
- 4100.6
de Kock
17 (43)
Rassie van der
10 (69)
J. Denly
13-2-36-1
100.6
4
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Finally de Kock lets it loose. Tossed up outside off, it is slightly overpitched. De Kock decides that he is done with the blocking game and frees his arm to drive it through cover for a boundary.
100.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short on off, QdK goes on his back foot and keeps it out.
100.4
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Floated around off, de Kock looks to defend but does so off the inner half of his bat.
100.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short and spinning in to the southpaw. De Kock glances it with the spin to the on side.
100.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Floated on off, de Kock pushes it to mid off.
100.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
End Of The Over 100 : 193/5
0 Runs
- 099.1
- 099.2
- 099.3
- 099.4
- 099.5
- 099.6
Rassie van der
10 (69)
de Kock
13 (37)
D. Bess
22-8-38-1
99.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Shorter on off, Rassie defends it to get through the over.
99.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up around off, Rassie gets down and blocks it.
99.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Shorter around off, van der Dussen defends it onto the ground.
99.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up on off, van der Dussen blocks it.
99.2
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, van der Dussen defends it off the front foot.
99.1
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Pitches on the rough around the pads and spins in. Rassie leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 99 : 193/5
4 Runs
- 098.1
- 098.2
- 098.3
- 498.4
- 098.5
- 098.6
de Kock
13 (37)
Rassie van der
10 (63)
J. Denly
12-2-32-1
98.6
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Nicely bowled! Floated ball outside off, pitching on the rough and causing it to spin. Quinton looks to flick but misses to get hit on the gloves and lobs wide of the short leg fielder. Lucky.
98.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on middle, defended out.
98.4
4
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Beautifully played! Short delivery outside off, De Kock rocks on his back foot and punches it through covers for a boundary.
98.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
98.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman.
98.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Huge appeal for LBW! Turned down. Floated ball outside off, kept a little low and turned a little. Quinton looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. Denly and the rest appeal but not out given by the umpire. They think of a review but decide against it. Good decision as the replays show that it hit the inside edge and then went on to hit the pads.
Drinks Break! A good hour for England. They have managed to get rid of Pieter Malan and are troubling Rassie and Quinton de Kock. They will look to pick at least one more before Tea. South Africa are in trouble and need de Kock and van der Dussen to bat at least Tea and fight it out for a draw.
End Of The Over 98 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 097.1
- 097.2
- 097.3
- 097.4
- 097.5
- 097.6
Rassie van der
10 (63)
de Kock
9 (31)
D. Bess
21-7-38-1
97.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, defends it to the off side.
97.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on middle, Rassie solidly defends it out.
97.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
97.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one on middle, worked to short leg.
97.2
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, Rassie prods forward and blocks it to silly point.
97.1
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one on off, Rassie blocks it out.
End Of The Over 97 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 096.1
- 096.2
- 096.3
- 096.4
- 096.5
- 096.6
de Kock
9 (31)
Rassie van der
10 (57)
J. Denly
11-1-28-1
96.6
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
The batsman works it down the leg side.
96.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
96.4
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
OHH! Good keeping though. Floated one outside off, pitching on the rough, Quinton looks to cut but misses. Buttler collects it well.
96.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one down the leg side, Quinton leaves it alone.
96.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Low full toss on middle, Quinton pushes it to mid on.
96.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Short delivery outside off, Quinton pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 96 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 095.1
- 095.2
- 095.3
- 095.4
- 095.5
- 095.6
Rassie van der
10 (57)
de Kock
9 (25)
D. Bess
20-6-38-1
95.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Very close to the stumps and turning in sharply. Van der Dussen bends his back and defends it astutely.
95.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted on off, van der Dussen blocks it off his front foot.
95.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Short and turning in, Rassie blocks it onto the ground.
95.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up on off, Rassie pushes it to cover.
95.2
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated off spinner outside off, van der Dussen lunges forward and pushes it to cover.
95.1
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Short around off, Rassie dabs it to the ground on the on side.
End Of The Over 95 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 094.1
- 094.2
- 094.3
- 094.4
- 094.5
- 094.6
de Kock
9 (25)
Rassie van der
10 (51)
J. Denly
10-0-28-1
94.6
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On middle, blocked out onto the pitch.
94.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flat one outside off. de Kock guides it to third man.
94.4
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
On middle, worked to the leg side.
94.3
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one on middle, de Kock defends it back to the bowler.
94.2
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
94.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
What happened there? Did Buttler miss a stumping? Very full delivery outside off, Quinton looks to drive but gets an inside edge, hits the pads of the keeper and rolls to short leg. The replays show that de Kock had moved his leg out of the crease a little. The short leg fielder tries to throw it back but misses. By that time, de Kock had got his leg back in. It would have been tough to call that a stumping chance as it was traveling quickly and Buttler found it difficult to get a hand on it as well.
End Of The Over 94 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 093.1
- 093.2
- 093.3
- 093.4
- 093.5
- 093.6
Rassie van der
10 (51)
de Kock
9 (19)
D. Bess
19-5-38-1
93.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter delivery on middle, blocked back to the bowler off the back foot.
93.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on middle, Rassie defends it out onto the pitch.
93.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery outside off, spinning in. Rassie prods forward and then decides to leave it alone.
93.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, pushed to cover for nothing.
93.2
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one on middle, Rassie works it to the leg side.
93.1
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on middle, Rassie pushes it back to Bess.
Dominic Bess is back on. 18-5-38-1, his numbers so far.
End Of The Over 93 : 189/5
2 Runs
- 092.1
- 192.2
- 192.3
- 092.4
- 092.5
- 092.6
de Kock
9 (19)
Rassie van der
10 (45)
J. Denly
9-0-28-1
92.6
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery outside off, driven towards mid off.
92.5
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Flatter one on middle, worked to mid-wicket.
92.4
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Fuller one outside off, Quinton pushes it back to the bowler.
92.3
1
Joe Denly To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, pushed towards mid off for a quick single.
92.2
1
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, pushed down to long on for a single.
92.1
0
Joe Denly To Quinton de Kock
Starts with a floated ball on middle, Quinton looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and just bounces in front of short leg.
Joe Denly is into the attack. 8-0-26-1 are his figures.
End Of The Over 92 : 187/5
1 Runs
- 091.1
- 091.2
- 091.3
- 091.4
- 191.5
- 091.6
Rassie van der
9 (44)
de Kock
8 (14)
S. Broad
18-3-37-0
91.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller one on off, defended out by Rassie back to the bowler.
91.5
1
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on off, Quinton drives it to cover and makes a half stop. The ball rolls to mid off and a single is pinched.
91.4
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Length ball on middle and leg, de Kock defends it to mid on.
91.3
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery outside off, de Kock pushes it back to Broad.
91.2
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Fuller one outside off, Quinton shoulders arms.
91.1
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery around off,Quinton takes a big stride forward and defends it out.
A hammer is brought out to level the landing area.
End Of The Over 91 : 186/5
1 Runs
- 090.1
- 190.2
- 090.3
- 090.4
- 090.5
- 090.6
Rassie van der
9 (43)
de Kock
7 (9)
S. Curran
14-4-25-1
90.6
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Outside off, left alone by Rassie.
90.5
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball on middle, Rassie defends it back to Curran.
90.4
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish delivery on the fourth stump line, van der Dussen lets it go to the keeper.
90.3
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on middle, Rassie blocks it out onto the pitch.
90.2
1
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Short of a length outside off, de Kock guides it towards gully where the fielder makes a half stop and the ball rolls to deep point. A single taken.
90.1
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Good length ball outside off, Quinton lets it through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 90 : 185/5
1 Runs
- 089.1
- 089.2
- 089.3
- 189.4
- 089.5
- 089.6
Rassie van der
9 (39)
de Kock
6 (7)
S. Broad
17-3-36-0
89.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length delivery on off, Rassie prods forward and defends it out to cover.
89.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
89.4
1
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Fullish on middle, QdK works it to the leg side and an easy single is taken.
89.3
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
On a length on off, with some extra bounce. Quinton looks to defend but it takes the inner half and goes towards square leg.
89.2
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Fullish on middle, Quinton goes on his front foot and defends it out solidly.
89.1
0
Stuart Broad To Quinton de Kock
Good length ball on middle and leg, de Kock pushes it to mid on.
End Of The Over 89 : 184/5
5 Runs
- 088.1
- 188.2
- 088.3
- 088.4
- 488.5
- 088.6
Rassie van der
9 (37)
de Kock
5 (3)
S. Curran
13-4-24-1
88.6
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
On middle, defended off the back foot.
88.5
4
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! Just past Buttler! Short delivery down the leg side, Rassie looks to work it down the leg side but it goes off the gloves and just past Buttler. It races away to the fence.
88.4
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on off, Rassie gets on his front foot and then defends it to cover.
88.3
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
88.2
1
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Length ball outside off, de Kock plays one of his favorite shot, the cut shot. But England have a man in the deep for protection so just a single.
88.1
0
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
Fuller on middle and leg, de Kock defends it with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 88 : 179/5
4 Runs
- 087.1
- 087.2
- 087.3
- 087.4
- 487.5
- 087.6
Rassie van der
5 (33)
de Kock
4 (1)
S. Broad
16-3-35-0
87.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on middle and leg, Rassie defends it to the leg side.
87.5
4
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
EDGY FOUR! Almost another wicket but it was not to be. Short of a length ball outside off, Rassie looks to pull it off the back foot but it takes the underedge and goes past the diving Buttler and into the fine leg fence.
87.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball on middle, van der Dussen works it to mid-wicket.
87.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
87.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, van der Dussen shoulders arms to it.
87.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish on off, Rassie pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 87 : 175/5
4 Runs
- 086.1
- 086.2
- 086.3
- 086.4
- W 86.5
- 486.6
de Kock
4 (1)
Rassie van der
1 (27)
S. Curran
12-4-19-1
86.6
4
Sam Curran To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Poor ball first up to Quinton de Kock. He is off the mark with an easy boundary. Slower full toss on middle, de Kock just whips it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
Quinton de Kock is the new man in. He might have to curb his attacking instinct if the hosts have any chance to save this game.
86.5
W
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan OUT!
OUT! Caught! Massive wicket for England and a huge blow for South Africa! No maiden Test hundred for Malan but more importantly his marathon innings of 288 balls finally comes to an end. This is the wicket the visitors were craving for and they have finally got it. The ploy to give the new ball to Sam Curran has done the magic for Root. Curran comes over the wicket and hits the deck hard on off, it looks to be going away with the angle but this one straightens up after pitching and it also shoots a bit off the deck. Malan looks to defend but gets surprised by the bounce. He ends up getting a fat outside edge of his slant willow. It dies on its way to second slip. Ben Stokes standing there takes a very good catch, inches above the ground. The England players are up in celebration and Curran gets his first wicket of the innings and it is the big fish. South Africa have half their side back in the hut and the tourists are over the moon!
86.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
86.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone by Malan.
86.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on middle, Malan defends it back to the bowler.
86.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Pieter Malan defends it to cover.
End Of The Over 86 : 171/4
0 Runs
- 085.1
- 085.2
- 085.3
- 085.4
- 085.5
- 085.6
Rassie van der
1 (27)
P. Malan
84 (283)
S. Broad
15-2-31-0
85.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length ball on middle and leg, Rassie works it to short leg.
85.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, keeping a little low. Van der Dussen lets it through to the keeper.
85.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
85.3
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
OUCH! Good length ball on off, swinging in. Rassie van der Dussen looks to defend but gets hit on the body. No damage done though.
85.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball on off, van der Dussen defends it to point off the back foot.
85.1
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish on off, Rassie drives it to cover.
End Of The Over 85 : 171/4
0 Runs
- 084.1
- 084.2
- 084.3
- 084.4
- 084.5
- 084.6
P. Malan
84 (283)
Rassie van der
1 (21)
S. Curran
11-3-15-0
84.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Curran goes full this time and it is outside off. Malan pushes it towards mid off.
84.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Malan defends it out to the off side.
84.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
On a length outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
84.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
BEATEN! Excellent delivery from Sam Curran. Good length ball around off, moving away. Malan looks to defend but misses it altogether.
84.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan defends it out to cover off the front foot.
84.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish ball outside off, Malan shoulders arms to it.
Sam Curran will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 84 : 171/4
1 Runs
- 083.1
- 083.2
- 083.3
- 083.4
- 083.5
- 183.6
P. Malan
84 (277)
Rassie van der
1 (21)
S. Broad
14-2-31-0
83.6
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On off, pushed to mid off and a quick single to end the first over after Lunch.
83.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad bowls another full one outside off, Pieter makes another leave to the keeper.
83.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Another one which is full on middle, Pieter strides forward and defends it to silly mid on.
83.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle, Pieter stands tall and blocks it out to the off side.
83.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad dishes a fuller one outside off, Malan lunges forward and lets it go to the keeper.
83.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad starts with a full delivery on off, Malan defends it solidly to cover.
The afternoon session of Day 5 is all set to get underway!!! Pieter Malan and Rassie van der Dussen are making their out to the middle. The England players also follow them out to the field. Stuart Broad will bowl after the break.
... Day 5, Session 2 ...
So England need 6 wickets, South Africa need to bat out two sessions to save this Test. When we started the day, all three results looked possible but after the first session, South Africa's win looks unlikely. Can England find a way to get a couple of wickets and get back on the ascendancy in this game or will the Proteas continue to annoy the English Lions? Join us after the break to find out.
South Africa will be happy with their efforts in this session. They lost Maharaj early but Faf du Plessis and Pieter Malan made the visitors toil hard. The skipper though after setting his eyes in, got out playing a shot which one would feel was absolutely not needed. The good news for the hosts is that debutant Malan is still out there and has taken international Test cricket to fish like water. He is continuing his marathon knock and having faced 271 balls, he now finds himself just 17 short of getting his maiden Test ton on debut. He is joined by another inexperienced international Test batter, Rassie van der Dussen. The pair have managed to bat out till Lunch and would look to continue their good work after the break. Pieter Malan, on his first ever Test already holds the key for the hosts in this game.
An even session of this exciting final day here in Newlands. The visitors managed to get rid of the nightwatchman earlier and then they had to work hard to get the Protea skipper but they will be happy with their efforts. Anderson was brilliant with the old ball at the start and rightfully got a wicket. Broad had a short spell but hardly troubled in it. Stokes bowled his heart out but was unable to reap the reward. Dominic Bess was the other bowler who got the dangerous Faf du Plessis. The visitors though would have liked one more. The visitors know that they will be made to work hard as Pieter Malan is still out there and Rassie van der Dussen has been doing his job to negotiate the new ball which is now just three overs old.
End Of The Over 83 : 170/4
0 Runs
- 082.1
- 082.2
- 082.3
- 082.4
- 082.5
- 082.6
Rassie van der
1 (21)
P. Malan
83 (271)
S. Curran
10-2-15-0
82.6
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
What a ball to end the session! Brilliant stuff from Curran! Back of a length ball around off, swinging in. Rassie van der Dussen looks to defend but misses. It goes off something to the keeper. Buttler dives to his right and takes a good catch. Sam is interested and appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Now then, the England players think of a review but decide against it. Right decision in the end as the Ultra Edge shows that there there was no bat and it had gone off the thigh pad. With that, it is LUNCH ON DAY 5.
82.5
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Comes over the wicket and bowls a length ball on off, van der Dussen solidly blocks it back to the bowler.
82.4
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish outside off, Rassie does not fiddle with it and leaves it alone.
82.3
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, Rassie strides forward and defends it out.
82.2
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, van der Dussen shoulders arms to this one.
82.1
0
Sam Curran To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish delivery outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
End Of The Over 82 : 170/4
1 Runs
- 081.1
- 081.2
- 181.3
- 081.4
- 081.5
- 081.6
P. Malan
83 (271)
Rassie van der
1 (15)
J. Anderson
16-7-23-2
81.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On off, defended to cover off the front foot.
81.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery on off, Malan gets forward on his front foot and defends it to point.
81.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On middle, Malan gets into position and defends it solidly onto the pitch.
81.3
1
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Short of a length on middle, Rassie tucks it to mid-wicket and a single is taken.
81.2
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball outside off, van der Dussen shoulders arms to this one.
81.1
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball outside off, Rassie leaves it alone.
James Anderson will bowl from the other end with the second new ball. 15-7-22-2 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 81 : 169/4
2 Runs
- 080.1
- 280.2
- 080.3
- 080.4
- 080.5
- 080.6
P. Malan
83 (268)
Rassie van der
0 (12)
S. Curran
9-2-15-0
80.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Malan makes another leave to the keeper.
80.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone.
80.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, Pieter leaves it alone.
80.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish ball outside off from Curran. Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
80.2
2
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
This time, Curran digs in a short ball on off, with some extra bounce. Malan stands tall and pushes it through covers for a couple.
80.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Curran starts with a loosener outside off, Malan has no problems in leaving this ball alone.
Sam Curran brought on to operate first up with the second new ball. His first over of the day.
The second new ball is available now and we are just 10 minutes away from Lunch. Will Root wait and take it after Lunch? Nope! Root takes the second new ball straightaway.
End Of The Over 80 : 167/4
0 Runs
- 079.1
- 079.2
- 079.3
- 079.4
- 079.5
- 079.6
Rassie van der
0 (12)
P. Malan
81 (262)
B. Stokes
15-4-25-0
79.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Very full delivery on off, Rassie defends it back to the bowler.
79.5
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Fullish outside off, Rassie shoulders arms to this one.
79.4
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length ball on middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
79.3
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, van der Dussen lunges forward and pushes it to point.
79.2
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on middle, van der Dussen defends it out onto the pitch.
79.1
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Short delivery on middle, Rassie hops and defends it out.
End Of The Over 79 : 167/4
2 Runs
- 078.1
- 078.2
- 078.3
- 278.4
- 078.5
- 078.6
P. Malan
81 (262)
Rassie van der
0 (6)
D. Bess
18-5-38-1
78.6
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Outside off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
78.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
78.4
2
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up on off, Malan taps it towards gully. The slip fielder makes a half-stop and the ball rolls towards point. Two taken.
78.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
An apeal for LBW turned down! Flatter one around off, spinning into the batsman, Malan looks to leave it but gets hit on the thigh pad. Bess appeals for LBW but nothing from the umpire. The replays roll in and it shows that it was missing the off stump.
78.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Ohh! Flighted ball outside off, Malan dances down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.
78.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan defends it out.
End Of The Over 78 : 165/4
1 Runs
- 077.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 177.4
- 077.5
- 077.6
Rassie van der
0 (6)
P. Malan
79 (256)
B. Stokes
14-4-25-0
77.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on off, van der Dussen defends it.
77.5
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Full around off, Rassie plays a very good drive but the fielder at short cover dives to his right and makes a very good stop. Testing van der Dussen by keeping him at the striker's end.
77.4
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Back of a length delivery on off, Malan taps it towards point and a single is taken.
77.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
77.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on the pads, Pieter whips it to mid-wicket.
77.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle and leg, Malan flicks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 77 : 164/4
1 Runs
- 176.1
- W 76.2
- 076.3
- 076.4
- 076.5
- 076.6
Rassie van der
0 (4)
P. Malan
78 (252)
D. Bess
17-5-36-1
76.6
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, Rassie drives it to short cover.
76.5
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
On middle, worked to the leg side.
76.4
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Flatter one on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
76.3
0
Dominic Bess To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on off, van der Dussen pushes it to cover.
Rassie van der Dussen makes his way out to the middle, replacing his skipper, Faf du Plessis.
76.2
W
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis OUT!
OUT! Caught! What a moment for young Dominic Bess and England. Massive, massive wicket this for the visitors. This has come out of the blue. Against the run of play. The dangerous, the marathon man of South Africa, the Protea skipper, Faf du Plessis is out of here. Floated off spinner around off, Faf gets down on one knee and looks to sweep it with the spin. He hits it a bit uppishly and it goes straight towards Joe Denly at mid-wicket. He gets down to his right and takes a very good catch to get rid of the South African skipper. This could be the wicket England would have been craving for. The new ball is available in a short while and they have a new man out in the middle. The one thing Faf du Plessis would not have wanted was this, falling this way. England will once again have their tail up now. 274 runs more needed for the Proteas but England now 6 wickets away with 2 and almost a quarter of sessions still to play.
76.1
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan comes down the track and pushes it down to mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 76 : 163/3
0 Runs
- 075.1
- 075.2
- 075.3
- 075.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
du Plessis
19 (56)
P. Malan
77 (251)
B. Stokes
13-3-24-0
75.6
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball on off, Faf stands tall and then blocks it out.
75.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Short of a length on off, du Plessis pushes it to cover.
75.4
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Fullish on off, Faf taps it to the slip cordon.
75.3
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, left alone.
75.2
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Fullish on off, defended to the off side for nothing.
75.1
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Fullish outside off, du Plessis shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 75 : 163/3
4 Runs
- 074.1
- 074.2
- 474.3
- 074.4
- 074.5
- 074.6
P. Malan
77 (251)
du Plessis
19 (50)
D. Bess
16-5-35-0
74.6
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On middle, Malan defends it back to the bowler.
74.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone by Malan.
74.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
The batsman dances down the track but decides to defend it.
74.3
4
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
FOUR! Excellent batting from Pieter Malan. Short of a length outside off, Malan goes on his front foot first but then rocks back and punches it through gully for a boundary.
74.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan stands tall and blocks it out.
74.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on off, Pieter defends it to point.
End Of The Over 74 : 159/3
5 Runs
- 073.1
- 073.2
- 073.3
- 173.4
- 073.5
- 473.6
du Plessis
19 (50)
P. Malan
73 (245)
B. Stokes
12-3-24-0
73.6
4
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Well played from Faf du Plessis! Fullish outside off, du Plessis lunges forward and drives it through gully for a boundary.
73.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, left alone by Faf du Plessis.
73.4
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on middle, worked to mid-wicket for a run.
73.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
73.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
73.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan defends it to the off side.
End Of The Over 73 : 154/3
0 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
du Plessis
15 (48)
P. Malan
72 (241)
D. Bess
15-4-31-0
72.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated outside off and it spins in. Faf looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
72.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Slightly shorter on off, Faf glances it to square leg and shouts loud 'no, no, no' to his partner.
72.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up on off, du Plessis prods forward and blocks it.
72.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated on off, du Plessis pushes it back to the bowler.
72.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted on off, du Plessis tickles it to short fine leg.
72.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated on off, Faf strokes it to mid on.
End Of The Over 72 : 154/3
6 Runs
- 071.1
- 071.2
- 1 WD 71.3
- 071.3
- 471.4
- 071.5
- 171.6
du Plessis
15 (42)
P. Malan
72 (241)
B. Stokes
11-3-19-0
71.6
1
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Full on off, guided to third man for a single.
71.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
BEATEN! Nicely bowled! Length ball outside off, Faf looks to defend but it whizzes past his bat and into the mitts of the keeper. Buttler is interested and goes up for an appeal for caught behind but Stokes just walks back to his runup.
71.4
4
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
EDGY FOUR! Luck for Faf du Plessis! Short ball outside off, Faf looks to guide this but gets a thick outside edge which goes over the gully fielder and into the fence.
71.3
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Fuller one on off, pushed to cover.
71.3
wd
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Stokes digs in a bouncer around off, Faf lets it go. Buttler hops and collects it. It is wided for height.
71.2
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Length ball on middle, du Plessis whips it to the leg side for nothing.
71.1
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball on middle, Faf hops and works it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 71 : 148/3
0 Runs
- 070.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 070.4
- 070.5
- 070.6
P. Malan
72 (241)
du Plessis
10 (36)
D. Bess
14-3-31-0
70.6
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Bess bowls a flat one outside off, Pieter shoulders arms.
70.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off and middle, defended solidly by PM.
70.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On off, Pieter comes down the track and defends it out to the off side.
70.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan defends it out to the off side.
70.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter on middle, tucked to short leg.
70.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one outside off, with some spin into the batsman. Malan lets it go to the keeper.
End Of The Over 70 : 148/3
2 Runs
- 069.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 1 NB 69.4
- 169.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
du Plessis
10 (36)
P. Malan
72 (235)
B. Stokes
10-3-13-0
69.6
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
BOUNCER! It is bowled around off and middle, du Plessis ducks under it.
69.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
69.4
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on middle, Malan works it to deep square leg for a single.
69.4
nb
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
NO BALL! Back of a length ball on off, Malan drops his wrists and defends it out to gully. Stokes has overstepped and the umpire signals it a no ball.
69.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
69.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan takes a giant stride forward and defends it to cover.
69.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Stokes starts after the break with a length ball on off, Malan defends it to gully.
A proper hour of Test cricket in this session. England will be happy to have picked up a wicket. South Africa will not be too hurt with the fall of that one wicket as it was the nightwatchman, Keshav Maharaj. Faf du Plessis is taking it patiently and has joined the well-set Pieter Malan out in the middle. The tourists will look to strike at least one more by the end of the first session. The Proteas, on the other hand, will hope that this pair sees out this session.
End Of The Over 69 : 146/3
2 Runs
- 268.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 068.6
du Plessis
10 (34)
P. Malan
71 (230)
D. Bess
13-3-31-0
68.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flatter one on middle, du Plessis works it to the leg side.
68.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
68.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
A loud shot but not given. Bess floats this one up around off, Faf looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball lobs off to short leg and then the England players put in an appeal for a catch. The umpire is unmoved. The visitors think of a review but decide against it.
68.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Looped up ball on middle, Faf goes on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.
68.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flat one on middle, du Plessis works it to short fine leg.
68.1
2
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Bess starts with a flatter delivery on off, du Plessis whips it towards square leg and takes an easy couple.
Spin introduced for the first time today. Dominic Bess is into the attack. 12-3-29-0, his figures so far. Just a short leg in place. Would love to see a silly point as well with both right-handers at the crease.
End Of The Over 68 : 144/3
1 Runs
- 067.1
- 067.2
- 1 NB 67.3
- 067.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 067.6
P. Malan
71 (230)
du Plessis
8 (28)
B. Stokes
9-3-11-0
67.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan taps it to gully. He moves out of his crease which the gully fielder spots and then he throws it at the stumps but misses.
67.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Back of a length delivery on middle, Malan stands tall and defends it out.
67.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Malan defends it to cover off the front foot.
67.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On middle, worked to mid-wicket.
67.3
nb
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
NO BALL! Stokes oversteps yet again. He digs in a short one around middle, Malan ducks under it.
67.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Pieter lets it through to the keeper.
67.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan defends it out to cover.
End Of The Over 67 : 143/3
2 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 266.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
du Plessis
8 (28)
P. Malan
71 (223)
J. Anderson
15-7-22-2
66.6
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
That is a terrific delivery! Good length ball outside off, with some reverse swing on it. Faf shoulders arms and the ball just goes past the off stump.
66.5
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Length ball outside off, Faf shoulders arms to this one.
66.4
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Full on middle, du Plessis pushes it to mid on.
66.3
2
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Better throw and Faf would have been a goner! Good length ball on off, Faf looks to defend but it takes the inside half of the bat and goes towards backward square leg. They take off for a couple. Sam Curran comes after it quickly and throws it towards the keeper but it is a wild one. Had to throw it direct to the keeper. If he had done that, Faf would have been in trouble. Even his dive would not have saved him.
66.2
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Fuller one on middle, du Plessis defends it to the bowler.
66.1
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length on off, Faf goes on his back foot and defends it to cover.
End Of The Over 66 : 141/3
2 Runs
- 165.1
- 165.2
- 065.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
P. Malan
71 (223)
du Plessis
6 (22)
B. Stokes
8-3-10-0
65.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish ball on middle and leg, Malan works it to mid-wicket.
65.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Pieter defends it to gully.
65.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
This time, Malan defends this length ball on middle back to the bowler.
65.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
BEATEN! That's a beauty. Excellent. Fullish outside off, Malan looks to push but it just misses the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
65.2
1
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Another one which is back of a length on middle, du Plessis tucks it to mid-wicket and crosses over for a single.
65.1
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Stokes starts with a back of a length ball on middle, Malan works it to deep square leg for a single. Malan wants the couple but Faf sends him back.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack for the first time on Day 5. 7-3-8-0, his figures in this innings so far.
End Of The Over 65 : 139/3
0 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
du Plessis
5 (21)
P. Malan
70 (218)
J. Anderson
14-6-20-2
64.6
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Fullish on off. There is some reverse swing on it. Faf does well to defend it to the leg side.
64.5
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Anderson dishes a length ball on off, Faf attempts to defend but it goes off the bottom edge and hits the boot. No run.
64.4
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Fuller one outside off, moving in. Faf pushes it towards mid off.
64.3
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Length ball outside off, Faf shoulders arms to it.
64.2
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball around off, with some extra bounce. Faf plays it well as he drops his wrists and defends it to gully.
64.1
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
OHH! Anderson is making the ball tal out there. Full delivery outside off, with some reverse swing. Faf makes a good leave though.
End Of The Over 64 : 139/3
2 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 263.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
P. Malan
70 (218)
du Plessis
5 (15)
S. Broad
13-2-30-0
63.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Faf leaves it alone.
63.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan takes his one hand of the handle of the bat and defends it towards point.
63.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On off, Malan blocks it off the front foot to cover.
63.3
2
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Pieter looks to push at it but the ball takes the inside half of his bat and goes towards square leg. Two taken.
63.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Close! Very close! Length ball on off, Malan looks to defend but it takes the bottom edge and rolls just past the stumps.
63.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle and leg, Malan solidly defends it out.
End Of The Over 63 : 137/3
1 Runs
- 062.1
- 162.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
du Plessis
5 (15)
P. Malan
68 (212)
J. Anderson
13-6-20-2
62.6
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Fullish outside off, Faf pushes it to cover and shouts a loud wait to his partner.
62.5
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on middle, Faf defends it out.
62.4
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
On a length outside off, nipping in. Du Plessis shoulders arms to it.
62.3
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on middle, Faf defends it solidly off the front foot.
62.2
1
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On off, pushed towards cover for a single.
62.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Another loud appeal but turned down. Good length ball around off, moving ina little. Malan takes a stride forward to defend but gets hit flush on the pads. Anderson and the rest appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Anderson has a discussion with Root for the review but decide against it. Good decision as it was umpire's call on impact and it was anyways missing the stumps.
End Of The Over 62 : 136/3
4 Runs
- 061.1
- 461.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
du Plessis
5 (11)
P. Malan
67 (210)
S. Broad
12-2-28-0
61.6
0
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
Broad goes full outside off, Faf has no problems in leaving this one alone.
61.5
0
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
Fuller one on off, du Plessis goes on his front foot and defends it to point.
61.4
0
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
Short of a length on off, Faf rocks on his back foot and blocks it out onto the pitch.
61.3
0
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
Length ball on off, Faf looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and rolls to point.
61.2
4
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Nicely tucked away! Back of a length ball on middle and leg. Faf du Plessis works it down to the fine leg region for a boundary. The fielder comes across but the ball wins the race.
61.1
0
Stuart Broad To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on off, du Plessis solidly defends it to the off side.
End Of The Over 61 : 132/3
1 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 160.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
P. Malan
67 (210)
du Plessis
1 (5)
J. Anderson
12-6-19-2
60.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
This one comes in from outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
60.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Away from the off pole, Pieter leaves it alone.
60.4
1
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Du Plessis is off the mark. Length ball on middle, Faf glances it through square leg for one.
60.3
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Jimmy attacks the stumps, Faf defends it calmly.
60.2
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
A good solid front foot defense from Faf now. Slightly fuller on off, du Plessis lunges froward and blocks it right off the meat of the bat.
60.1
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery around off, Faf defends it back towards the bowler with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 60 : 131/3
2 Runs
- 059.1
- 259.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
P. Malan
67 (208)
du Plessis
0 (1)
S. Broad
11-2-24-0
59.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length delivery outside off, moving away, Malan shoulders arms to it.
59.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Pieter shoulders arms.
59.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on middle, Malan works it to mid-wicket where Crawley makes a half-stop and the ball rolls to mid on. Well fielded.
59.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Malan lunges forward and defends it out.
59.2
2
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On off, Pieter looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes through gully. Two taken.
59.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
End Of The Over 59 : 129/3
0 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- W 58.5
- 058.6
du Plessis
0 (1)
P. Malan
65 (202)
J. Anderson
11-5-18-2
58.6
0
James Anderson To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on off, Faf prods forward and defends his first ball to cover.
Faf du Plessis. the Protea skipper is the new man in. He is known to play a long innings and his side needs him to play another marathon innings today.
58.5
W
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! LBW! England strike early and that is just what the doctor ordered. He was threatening towards the fag end of Day 4 and he has been threatening today morning also. This is another gem of a delivery from Anderson. One of the rare bowlers in modern day cricket who can generate good old reverse swing. Not as much as Wasim Akram used to do but enough to trouble the batter. This one starts around off. It looks to be shaping away but it comes back in. Maharaj looks to defend but misses and the ball hits him on the back pad. There is a huge appeal from the English players and the umpire is in agreement with them as he raises his finger. Keshav knows he is a candidate of plumb and with just one review remaining, the Proteas will not take the risk of using it with the nightwatchman. He starts walking back. South Africa need 309 more runs to win. England 7 wickets away from leveling the series.
58.4
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball outside off, Maharaj drives it but finds the mid off fielder.
58.3
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, Keshav makes a leave to the keeper.
58.2
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
OHH! Fullish ball outside off, with some reverse but not enough to make Maharaj play as he leaves this one alone.
58.1
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball outside off, Maharaj shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 58 : 129/2
2 Runs
- 057.1
- 257.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
P. Malan
65 (202)
K. Maharaj
2 (12)
S. Broad
10-2-22-0
57.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Malan lets another full delivery outside off go to the keeper.
57.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fuller one outside off, Pieter lets the ball through to the keeper.
57.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a length on middle, Pieter stands tall and blocks it to cover.
57.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Pieter does not fiddle with it and leaves it alone.
57.2
2
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
This time Broad dishes out a fullish delivery around off, Malan strides forward and guides it through point. The batters take two before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
57.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad starts with a length ball, moving away. Malan lets the ball through to the keeper.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. 9-2-20-0 are his figures.
End Of The Over 57 : 127/2
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 1 LB 56.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
K. Maharaj
2 (12)
P. Malan
63 (196)
J. Anderson
10-4-18-1
56.6
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
New bat comes in for Maharaj and he uses it to leave this length ball outside off alone.
Broken bat! Keshav Maharaj has to ask for a new bat as the bat he was using broke off the previous delivery.
56.5
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Broken bat! Get a new bat please. Good length ball on off, it nips in. Maharaj looks to defend but does so off the upper half of his bat. The ball jars the bat and Keshav's bat is broken into two pieces. Proud moment for Jimmy. There is a certain joy a pace bowler gets breaking a bat. Anderson has done it at the young age of 37!
56.4
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball on off, Maharaj looks to defend but the ball goes off the outer half of his bat towards point.
56.3
lb
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
First run of the day and it comes in the form of a leg bye. Good length ball pitching outside off. Malan once again fails to defend it off his bat. It goes to the off side off his thigh pad and they steal a leg bye.
56.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Huge appeal as there was a noise as the ball went to the keeper. The English players are thinking for a review but opt against it. Excellent decision from both the umpire and Joe Root. Good length ball pitching around off, it nips back in sharply. Malan looks to defend but the ball goes between the bat and pad to the keeper. It clips something as there is a noise. There is a huge appeal as the English players go up in appeal but the umpire turns it down. Root thinks of a review and opts against it. Good decision as Ultra Edge later on shows that the noise was of the ball hitting the back pad on its way to the keeper.
56.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
James starts right on the money. Good length ball pitching around off. It reverse swings a bit as it comes in. Malan is aware of his off pole and offers a very good leave.
We are all set to begin Day 5! Pieter Malan and Keshav Maharaj are making their way out to the middle. The England players follow them out to the ground. James Anderson will begin the proceedings for the visitors.
Welcome to the coverage of Day 5 of the second Test between South Africa and England. The game is evenly poised heading into the final day and all three results are possible. The visitors might feel they are slightly ahead coming into the final day but the hosts too will fancy themselves. Will England head to Port Elizabeth with the series level or will South Africa manage to maintain their lead?
... Day 5, Session 1 ...
So, England need 8 wickets to level the series. South Africa need 312 runs more to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in this 4-match series. The hosts' other option to stay 1-0 up in the series is to bat out the 3 sessions on Day 5. England are on top but South Africa are not out of this contest. What do we have in store on the final day of this fascinating Test? Join us on Tuesday, 7th January 2020 for the 5th and final day of this Test to find out which way the pendulum swings. The play will begin at 1030 local (0830 GMT). Join us then, till then cheers!
England would be the happier of the sides with their efforts. Ben Stokes' quick-fire 72 along with Buttler's cameo around Dominic Sibley's maiden Test ton ensured the visitors could declare with a huge lead of 437. The tourists did not have as good an outing with the ball like they did with the bat. They struggled initially to get through the openers' defense. But part-timer, Joe Denly was the unlikely source who got them their first breakthrough. The ball started to do something towards the latter stages of the day. And when the ball talks, James Anderson roars, and he once again roared providing his team a prized scalp of Zubayr Hamza.
A very good day of Test cricket for England. But South Africa would also be happy with their efforts, especially with the bat. England were first dominant with the bat and ended up declaring with a massive lead of 437! Needing 438 to win, South Africa needed their openers to lay in a solid platform and build a big stand. The pair of Elgar and Malan did just that. The duo took their sweet time and calmly stitched a 71-run opening stand. Elgar failed to capatalize on his start, Hamza then joined Pieter out in the middle and continued from where Elgar left off. But just like Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza too fought hard but failed to stick around. Nightwatchman, Keshav Maharaj who had a torrid time with the ball then joined the well-set Malan and ensured that there were no further damage done.
End Of The Over 56 : 126/2
3 Runs
- 155.1
- 255.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- 055.6
K. Maharaj
2 (9)
P. Malan
63 (193)
S. Curran
8-2-13-0
55.6
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj has managed to survive the last ball of the day as he defends this full delivery on middle back to the bowler. STUMPS ON DAY 4.
55.5
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball on off, Keshav defends it solidly.
55.4
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Very full delivery outside off, Maharaj looks to dig it out but fails to get any bat on it.
A short leg has come in place now.
55.3
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
BEATEN! Beautiful delivery from Curran. Good length ball around off, Keshav attempts to defend but misses it altogether.
55.2
2
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
EDGY! Fullish delivery on off, Maharaj looks to defend off the front foot but goes off the outside edge through gully. The batters manage to take a couple. Maharaj is off the mark.
55.1
1
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, pushed to cover for a single.
End Of The Over 55 : 123/2
0 Runs
- 054.1
- W 54.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
K. Maharaj
0 (4)
P. Malan
62 (192)
J. Anderson
9-3-18-1
54.6
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball outside off, Maharaj leaves it alone. Excellent over comes to an end. A wicket-maiden it is.
54.5
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
BEATEN! This is Anderson at his best! Brilliant bowling! Good length ball outside off, Maharaj looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
54.4
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Short delivery outside off, Keshav does not fiddle with it and lets it through to the keeper.
54.3
0
James Anderson To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball outside off, Maharaj leaves it alone.
Keshav Maharaj is sent in as the nightwatchman. Can he survive the last few balls?
54.2
W
James Anderson To Zubayr Hamza OUT!
OUT! Caught behind! Hamza is out of here and all the pressure Anderson was building has turned into a reward. There is a hint of movement, the ball is doing something, who do you turn to? Without any doubts, James Anderson. He makes the ball move just like he has done in his previous 150 Test matches. It is in the corridor of uncertainty around off. It shapes in off the deck, Hamza has to defend it and has no option to leave it. The ball takes a thick outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper. Buttler dives and takes a good catch. The ball did not move leaps and bounds, it just did a fraction. Fraction enough to get rid of Hamza. The norm of this Test match has been late wickets in the day and that is exactly what has happened now as well.
54.1
0
James Anderson To Zubayr Hamza
Length ball on off, Hamza blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 54 : 123/1
1 Runs
- 153.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 053.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
P. Malan
62 (192)
Z. Hamza
18 (57)
S. Curran
7-2-10-0
53.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Pieter is solid in defense and does so towards cover.
53.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Very full delivery outside off. It pitches and moves away. Malan leaves it alone.
53.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Pieter taps it to gully.
53.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Full on off, pushed back to the bowler.
53.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
53.1
1
Sam Curran To Zubayr Hamza
Curran starts with a full delivery on off, Hamza pushes it to deep cover for a single.
Sam Curran returns into the attack. 6-2-9-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 53 : 122/1
0 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
P. Malan
62 (187)
Z. Hamza
17 (56)
J. Anderson
8-2-18-0
52.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, moving in a bit. Malan gets his bat down in time and defends it to the off side.
52.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Full on middle, pushed back to Anderson.
52.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone by Malan.
52.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Malan strides forward and defends it to cover.
52.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
That was close! A good leave in the end. Full delivery outside off, nipping in a bit. Malan shoulders arms to it. The ball just whizzed past the off stump.
52.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good start from Anderson. Length ball around off, moving into the batsman. Malan looks to leave but gets hit on the thigh pad. There was no appeal made from England. Looked a bit too high.
James Anderson is back on. 7-2-18-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 52 : 122/1
3 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 151.3
- 051.4
- 2 NB 51.5
- 051.5
- 051.6
Z. Hamza
17 (56)
P. Malan
62 (181)
B. Stokes
7-3-8-0
51.6
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Outside off, left alone by Zubayr Hamza.
51.5
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Short of a length on off, Hamza defends it out off the back foot.
51.5
nb
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
NO BALL! Stokes has overstepped again. Length ball on off, Malan pushes it through point and a single is taken. 50-run stand is also up between the two.
51.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Short ball outside off, left alone by Malan.
51.3
1
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Length ball on middle, Hamza defends it out to the leg side and single is taken.
51.2
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
BOUNCER! It is bowled down the leg side, Hamza lets the ball go to the keeper.
51.1
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Short ball outside off, Hamza sways away from it.
End Of The Over 51 : 119/1
2 Runs
- 050.1
- 250.2
- 050.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
P. Malan
61 (179)
Z. Hamza
16 (51)
J. Root
3-0-7-0
50.6
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
50.5
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery down the leg side, spinning down. Malan leaves it alone. Stokes dives to his right from leg gully and makes a good stop. Saved a certain four byes there.
50.4
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
On middle, defended off the back foot.
50.3
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on off, pushed back to the bowler.
50.2
2
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Malan drives this floated ball on middle past the diving bowler for a couple. The fielder comes across and cleans it up.
50.1
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Fuller one on middle, Malan defends it back to Root.
End Of The Over 50 : 117/1
1 Runs
- 049.1
- 149.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
Z. Hamza
16 (51)
P. Malan
59 (173)
B. Stokes
6-3-5-0
49.6
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Back of a length delivery on off, Hamza hops and defends it out.
49.5
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Short ball around middle and leg, Zubayr ducks under it.
49.4
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
BEATEN! Stokes has to be more on this channel. Bowls it on a length in the channel of uncertainty, Hamza looks to push off the back foot but it whizzes past the bat and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
49.3
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Short ball down the leg side, Hamza shoulders arms to it.
49.2
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan pushes it towards deep point and wants a couple but Hamza sends him back. Only a single.
49.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle, Malan defends it out.
End Of The Over 49 : 116/1
3 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 248.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
Z. Hamza
16 (47)
P. Malan
58 (171)
J. Root
2-0-5-0
48.6
0
Joe Root To Zubayr Hamza
Down the leg side again, Hamza lets it go to the keeper.
48.5
1
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on the pads, Malan tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
48.4
2
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
OHH! Root dishes a floated ball down the leg side, Malan looks to sweep but it hits the gloves and goes above the hopping leg slip fielder. It goes towards fine leg and a couple is taken.
48.3
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
On off, blocked solidly by Malan.
48.2
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, defended back to the bowler.
48.1
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Root starts with a flighted ball on off, Malan defends it to cover.
Joe Root is back on. Bowled one over before Tea.
End Of The Over 48 : 113/1
0 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
Z. Hamza
16 (46)
P. Malan
55 (166)
B. Stokes
5-2-4-0
47.6
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Short of a length on off, Hamza rocks on his back foot and defends it out.
47.5
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Another short one on off, Zubayr defends it out off the back foot.
47.4
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
BOUNCER! Stokes bowls this one around middle and leg, Hamza looks to leave this but it hits him near the elbow and rolls to the keeper.
47.3
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Hamza works it uncomfortably to the leg side and wants the single. Malan sends him back.
47.2
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
On a length on middle, Zubayr defends this one.
47.1
0
Ben Stokes To Zubayr Hamza
Just short! Stokes digs in short outside off, Hamza hops and pushes it off the back foot towards cover. Broad dives in front but it falls short of him.
End Of The Over 47 : 113/1
5 Runs
- 046.1
- 146.2
- 146.3
- 146.4
- 046.5
- 246.6
P. Malan
55 (166)
Z. Hamza
16 (40)
D. Bess
12-3-29-0
46.6
2
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Fuller one outside off, Malan psuhes it past the cover fielder and picks up a couple before the fielder hares after it and cleans it up.
46.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy on middle, Malan defends it out.
46.4
1
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Flat one on middle, Hamza works it to deep square leg for a single.
46.3
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on off, Malan pushes it to mid off and calls Hamza for a quick single. The fielder at mid off throws it to Buttler. He whips the bails off but Hamza was well in.
46.2
1
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Fuller one on off, Zubayr pushes it to deep cover for a single.
46.1
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Flatter one on off, Hamza defends it to mid off the back foot.
End Of The Over 46 : 108/1
0 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
P. Malan
52 (163)
Z. Hamza
14 (37)
B. Stokes
4-1-4-0
45.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle, Malan defends it towards mid on.
45.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Stokes bends his back again and bowls a short one around middle and leg, Malan ducks under it.
45.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
BOUNCER! It is bowed around middle, Pieter sways away from it.
45.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Short of a length on off, Malan camps back and blocks it to the off side.
45.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Back of a length outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
45.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on middle, Malan works it to short leg.
End Of The Over 45 : 108/1
2 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- 044.3
- 044.4
- 044.5
- 144.6
P. Malan
52 (157)
Z. Hamza
14 (37)
D. Bess
11-3-24-0
44.6
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, worked to deep square leg for a single.
44.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Driven towards the mid off region.
44.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Comes around the wicket does Bess and bowls a fullish delivery on middle and leg, Malan looks to flick but gets an inside edge to short leg. The fielder there collects it.
44.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on middle, Malan prods forward and defends it to the off side.
44.2
1
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Short delivery outside off, Zubayr punches it to deep cover for a single.
44.1
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Floated on middle, pushed back to Bess.
End Of The Over 44 : 106/1
0 Runs
- 043.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
P. Malan
51 (153)
Z. Hamza
13 (35)
B. Stokes
3-0-4-0
43.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Comes over the wicket does Stokes and bowls a short one outside off, Malan once again comfortably sways away from it.
43.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fuller one on middle, Pieter solidly pushes it to cover.
43.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Short one around middle, Malan sways away from it.
43.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Pieter defends it to point off the back foot.
43.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Pieter ducks under it.
43.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Short of a length around middle and off, Malan sways away from it.
A leg slip is in place now.
End Of The Over 43 : 106/1
3 Runs
- 142.1
- 142.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 142.5
- 042.6
Z. Hamza
13 (35)
P. Malan
51 (147)
D. Bess
10-3-22-0
42.6
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Tossed up outside off, Hamza pushes it down to mid off for nothing.
42.5
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on off, pushed to the cover region for a single.
42.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan strides forward and blocks it to short leg.
42.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On off, Malan comes down the track and defends it out.
42.2
1
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. One run added to the total.
42.1
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
FIFTY! That too on debut for Pieter Malan. This has been an excellent innings from Malan. He has not looked nervous at all in this innings and is going about his business comfortably. He gets there by working this full delivery down to long on for a single. Can he convert this to a debut ton as well?
End Of The Over 42 : 103/1
3 Runs
- 241.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
P. Malan
49 (143)
Z. Hamza
12 (33)
B. Stokes
2-0-4-0
41.6
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on middle and leg, Malan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Moves to 49.
41.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, defended off the back foot.
41.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On off, pushed to point.
41.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
NASTY! That is a snorker of a delivery from Ben Stokes! Short of a length ball around middle, Malan looks to sway away from it but gets hit around the chest area. He is fine though.
41.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Malan camps back and blocks it out to the cover fielder.
41.1
2
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on middle, Malan works it to deep mid-wicket and calls Hmaza for a couple. The fielder comes across and cleans it up.
Drinks! South Africa are going really well. They have lost the wicket of Elgar but Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza have steadied the ship after that. They still have a long way to go. England would hope that they pick up further wickets before the end of day's play to finish on a high.
End Of The Over 41 : 100/1
4 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 4 B 40.6
Z. Hamza
12 (33)
P. Malan
46 (137)
D. Bess
9-2-19-0
40.6
b
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
FOUR BYES! Sharp turn on this one! Flighted delivery on middle, which spins a mile. Hamza spots that and leaves it alone. Buttler fails to collect it cleanly and the ball races to the fine leg fence. 100 up for the hosts.
40.5
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Flatter one on off, Hamza guides this to the slip cordon.
40.4
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Floated one on off, Zubayr pushes it to covers.
40.3
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Loopy delivery on off, blocked solidly by Hamza.
40.2
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Short delivery down the leg side, Hamza looks to pull but misses to get any bat on it.
40.1
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Floated on middle, Hamza prods forward and defends it out to the bowler.
End Of The Over 40 : 96/1
1 Runs
- 1 NB 39.1
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
P. Malan
46 (137)
Z. Hamza
12 (27)
B. Stokes
1-0-1-0
39.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Full on middle, Pieter pushes it back to the bowler.
39.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Back of a length ball with extra carry. Malan shoulders arms to this one. It goes at good height to the keeper.
39.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery outside the off stump line, Malan makes a leave to this one.
39.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Pieter rocks back and defends it to cover.
39.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Fullish delivery outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
39.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On middle, defended out by Malan.
39.1
nb
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
No ball! Stokes has overstepped on his first ball. It is a big one at that. Starts with a short of a length ball on off, Malan defends it off the back foot to point.
Ben Stokes is into the attack for the first time in this innings. Can he pick up a wicket?
End Of The Over 39 : 95/1
5 Runs
- 038.1
- 138.2
- 038.3
- 338.4
- 038.5
- 138.6
P. Malan
46 (130)
Z. Hamza
12 (27)
D. Bess
8-2-19-0
38.6
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, Pieter works it to deep mid-wicket and picks up a single.
38.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
38.4
3
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
That's really well played from Hamza! Short of a length ball outside off, spinning in. Hamza gives himself room and punches it through covers for three. The fielder hares after it and makes the stop.
38.3
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Looped up ball on off, Hamza drives it to cover.
38.2
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
38.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan comes down the track and looks to flick but it hits the edge and hits the boot. The ball rolls to the off side.
End Of The Over 38 : 90/1
1 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
P. Malan
44 (126)
Z. Hamza
9 (25)
S. Broad
9-2-20-0
37.6
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan defends it towards the point region and a single is taken.
37.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan pushes it to cover off the front foot.
37.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a length outside off, Malan does not fiddle with it and lets it through to the keeper.
37.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
OHH! Full delivery on the pads, Malan looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and rolls towards mid off. Malan is annoyed with himself after playing that shot.
37.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Short ball outside off, with extra bounce. Malan lets this go to the keeper. Buttler jumps and collects it.
37.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
BOUNCER! Broad dishes this one up around middle, Malan ducks under it.
End Of The Over 37 : 89/1
6 Runs
- 036.1
- 136.2
- 036.3
- 236.4
- 336.5
- 036.6
Z. Hamza
9 (25)
P. Malan
43 (120)
D. Bess
7-2-14-0
36.6
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
36.5
3
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan moves inside his crease and punches the ball through the covers and picks up three before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
36.4
2
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Short delivery outside off, Malan pushes it through covers. The fielder chases after it and collects it. Two taken.
36.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, flicked to square leg.
36.2
1
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Floated ball on middle, Hamza comes down the track and pushes it down to long on for a single.
36.1
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
On middle, Hamza blocks it to short leg.
End Of The Over 36 : 83/1
0 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
P. Malan
38 (117)
Z. Hamza
8 (22)
S. Broad
8-1-19-0
35.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Pieter gets on his front foot and blocks it to cover.
35.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Back of a length ball outside off, Malan leaves this one alone.
35.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan blocks it off his front foot.
35.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
BOUNCER! It is bowled around off, Malan sways away from it.
35.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad dishes out another ball which is full in length. Malan plays it back to the bowler.
35.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan blocks it to cover off the front foot.
End Of The Over 35 : 83/1
0 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
Z. Hamza
8 (22)
P. Malan
38 (111)
D. Bess
6-1-8-0
34.6
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Flat one on middle, Zubayr defends it back to Bess.
34.5
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Tossed up ball on off, Hamza solidly blocks it.
34.4
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Loopy delivery on middle, Zubayr gets on his front foot and blocks it back to the bowler.
34.3
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
On off, defended off the front foot.
34.2
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Looped up on middle, Hamza looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge and rolls towards square leg.
34.1
0
Dominic Bess To Zubayr Hamza
Flatter one on middle, Hamza defends it out.
Dominic Bess is back on. 5-1-8-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 34 : 83/1
5 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 433.4
- 133.5
- 033.6
P. Malan
38 (111)
Z. Hamza
8 (16)
S. Broad
7-1-19-0
33.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length on off, Pieter defends it to cover and wants a single but Hamza sends him back. Good decision in the end as there was no run there.
33.5
1
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Length ball on off, Hamza pushes it towards point and takes a single.
33.4
4
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
EDGY FOUR! Frustrating for England. Fuller one on off, Hamza looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and goes between the second slip and the gully fielders. The ball races to the fence.
33.3
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Good length ball on middle, Zubayr solidly blocks it out.
33.2
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Back of a length ball outside off, Hamza sways away from it.
33.1
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Fuller one on off, pushed to mid off.
End Of The Over 33 : 78/1
4 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 232.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
P. Malan
38 (110)
Z. Hamza
3 (11)
J. Denly
8-0-26-1
32.6
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Loopy on middle, Malan blocks it off the front foot to mid-wicket.
32.5
1
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
Outside off, pushed to deep cover for a single.
32.4
0
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
32.3
2
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
Nice way to get off the mark! Flat one outside off, Hamza camps back and punches it through covers for a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
32.2
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Shorter in length this time outside off, Malan rocks back and punches it to deep cover for a single.
32.1
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Floats this one up on middle, Malan defends it out.
End Of The Over 32 : 74/1
1 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
Z. Hamza
0 (8)
P. Malan
37 (107)
S. Broad
6-1-14-0
31.6
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Nice looking shot but for no runs. Full delivery on off, Hamza drives it beautifully but finds the cover fielder.
31.5
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Length ball on off, Hamza defends it out to gully.
31.4
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Good length ball on middle, Hamza works it to square leg.
31.3
0
Stuart Broad To Zubayr Hamza
Back of a length on off, Hamza hops and defends it out to cover.
31.2
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a length outside off, bouncing a little more. Malan defends it to point and crosses over for a single.
31.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full outside off, Malan leaves the ball alone.
Stuart Broad is back on. 5-1-13-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 31 : 73/1
1 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 130.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
Z. Hamza
0 (4)
P. Malan
36 (105)
J. Denly
7-0-22-1
30.6
0
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
30.5
0
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
Floated on middle, Zubayr defends it out,
30.4
0
Joe Denly To Zubayr Hamza
On off, defended out by the bowler.
30.3
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan looks to defend but gets it off the inside half of the bat and goes towards the leg side for a single.
30.2
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, Malan stands tall and defends it to point.
30.1
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
On middle, defended out.
End Of The Over 30 : 72/1
1 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
Z. Hamza
0 (1)
P. Malan
35 (102)
S. Curran
6-2-9-0
29.6
0
Sam Curran To Zubayr Hamza
Full on middle, Hamza flicks it right out of the middle of his bat but straight to mid-wicket.
29.5
1
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Pieter strokes it towards point and gets to the other end.
29.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Malan shoulders arms to it.
29.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
29.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Full on middle, Malan pushes it to mid on.
29.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Malanm defends it from within his crease.
Zubayr Hamza is the new man in.
End Of The Over 29 : 71/1
7 Runs
- 028.1
- 428.2
- 028.3
- 128.4
- 228.5
- W 28.6
D. Elgar
34 (78)
P. Malan
34 (97)
J. Denly
6-0-21-1
28.6
W
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Faintest of outside edges and Elgar has to go. Takes a review with him. Elgar cannot believe it as he believes that there was not bat on it. Flighted ball outside off, landing on the rough and spinning into the batsman. Elgar prods forward to defend but misses it. The English players appeal and after some thought, the umpire raises his finger. Elgar though is confident that he has not hit it at all so he goes for the review immediately. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows that there is a feather on it as it shows a small spike as the ball goes past the bat. Elgar is shocked as he trudges back to the pavilion. Can't blame Elgar for this as it was the slightest of feather which he might not have felt. He was looking very good out in the middle but needed to continue for his side. Finally England have got their way past the South African opener. Will this trigger a couple more before the end of day's play?
Elgar has been given out for caught behind but he has reviewed it straightaway. Indicating that the bat hit the ground. Let's see what the replays have to say. Ultra Edge rolls in and guess what, there seems to be a spike on the Ultra Edge as the ball goes past the bat. South Africa lose their review but more importantly they lose their first wicket.
28.5
2
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Brave from Elgar. He got out going for a big shot in the previous ball but this time it is safe. Floated ball on off, Elgar dances down the track and heaves it over the mid off fielder. Two taken.
28.4
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Short outside off, Malan punches it to the off side and takes a single.
28.3
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
On the pads, Malan defends it out to short leg.
28.2
4
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
FOUR! Poor bowling but this is what you will get from leg spinners. They tend to bowl bad balls from time to time. Full toss on middle, Malan just pushes this down past the mid on fielder and into the fence.
28.1
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flatter delivery on middle, Malan moves inside his crease and punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 28 : 64/0
0 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
D. Elgar
32 (76)
P. Malan
29 (93)
S. Curran
5-1-8-0
27.6
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
27.5
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On off, defended off the back foot by Elgar.
The Hadada is back in the field. The mid on fielder is trying to shoo it away. Loves watching this doesn't it?
27.4
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On middle, Elgar pushes this down to mid on for another dot.
27.3
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a length on off, Elgar stands tall and defends it to point.
27.2
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On middle, worked to square leg.
27.1
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Full delivery on middle and leg, Elgar flicks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 27 : 64/0
3 Runs
- 126.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 126.5
- 126.6
D. Elgar
32 (70)
P. Malan
29 (93)
J. Denly
5-0-14-0
26.6
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Flatter one on middle, Elgar works it to short fine leg and another run is pinched by the two batters.
26.5
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan works it to mid on and calls Elgar for a single.
26.4
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flighted on middle and leg, Malan comes forward and defends it to point.
26.3
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Tosses this one outside off, Malan lets the ball go to the keeper.
26.2
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan defends it back to the bowler.
26.1
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Flighted on off, Elgar works it to the leg side for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 61/0
1 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
P. Malan
28 (89)
D. Elgar
30 (68)
S. Curran
4-1-8-0
25.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
On a length outside off, Malan shoulders arms to it.
25.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
EDGED BUT SAFE! On a length on off, Malan looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip where the fielder collects it on the bounce.
25.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
25.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Back of a length outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
25.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
On off, Malan gets on his front foot and defends it out to cover.
25.1
1
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Full on middle, Dean works it to square leg and crosses over for a single.
End Of The Over 25 : 60/0
3 Runs
- 024.1
- 124.2
- 024.3
- 124.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
P. Malan
28 (84)
D. Elgar
29 (67)
J. Denly
4-0-11-0
24.6
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Full on middle, Malan blocks it onto the pitch.
24.5
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Flatter one on middle, Elgar works it to the leg side for a single.
24.4
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flatter outside off, Malan pushes it to deep cover and a single is taken.
24.3
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
On middle, blocked by Malan.
24.2
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Full on middle, Elgar pushes it towards mid on and a single is taken.
24.1
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Luck for Elgar yet again. Floats this one up does Denly, on the rough. It spins a little. Elgar looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge and lobs towards square leg.
End Of The Over 24 : 57/0
5 Runs
- 223.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 1 WD 23.4
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
P. Malan
27 (81)
D. Elgar
27 (64)
S. Curran
3-1-7-0
23.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, Malan defends it to cover.
23.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length on off, pushed to cover for nothing.
23.4
1
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Good length on middle, Dean works it to the leg side and a single is taken.
23.4
wd
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
BOUNCER! Wide given for height! It is bowled around middle and leg. Elgar ducks under it. It is wided for height.
23.3
1
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
On off, driven wide of mid off for a single.
23.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, Malan shoulders arms to it.
23.1
2
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Curran starts with a full delivery on middle, Pieter works it to the deep square leg region and crosses over for a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
Sam Curran will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 23 : 52/0
6 Runs
- 022.1
- 222.2
- 022.3
- 122.4
- 122.5
- 222.6
D. Elgar
26 (63)
P. Malan
24 (76)
J. Denly
3-0-8-0
22.6
2
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Full outside off, pushed towards cover and a couple is taken. 50-run stand is up between the two. Excellent partnership. This is what the hosts needed after being set a big total. Their job is not done yet and they would to bat for as long as possible.
22.5
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Shorter delivery outside off, pushed to deep cover for a single.
22.4
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.
22.3
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Well, well that was close! Denly is making the ball talk. Floated ball outside off, landing in the rough. It bounces a little more and spins a little. Elgar looks to fend it away but it seems to have gone off the gloves and behind the keeper. Buttler dives behind to catch it but fails. Would not have mattered in the end if he had caught that as the replays show that it had hit the arm guard of Elgar.
22.2
2
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Full outside off, Elgar pushes it towards deep cover and crosses over for a single.
Short leg comes in now as well.
22.1
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Denly starts with a flighted ball around off, landing in the rough. Elgar attempts to defend but gets hit on the pads.
We are all set to begin the final session of Day 4. Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan are making their way to the field. England players follow them out to the middle after being in a huddle. Joe Denly will start the proceedings after the break for the visitors. There is a silly point in place for him.
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
Very good session for the hosts. They have managed to bat this passage of play without losing a wicket. After England declared with a massive lead of 437, South Africa would have hoped for a steady, resilient fight from their openers. Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan have done just that. They have not scored at a very high run rate but the pair have taken their time and are fighting it out in the middle. The hosts will hope that the pair continues their good work after the break and bat the majority of the final session as well. England, on the other hand, have a good chunk of runs to play with but they cannot take it lightly and will need to strike a couple of wickets before the end of day's play. Part-timer Denly has used the rough and Root will hope Bess too can exploit that. Can the Proteas bat the day out without losing a wicket or will England strike in the final session of the day? Join us after the break to find out.
End Of The Over 22 : 46/0
2 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 121.5
- 021.6
P. Malan
23 (75)
D. Elgar
21 (58)
J. Root
1-0-2-0
21.6
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on middle, Malan defends it out to the bowler. TEA ON DAY 4.
21.5
1
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Outside off, driven to deep cover for single.
21.4
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Flatter one on middle, Dean defends it to the off side.
21.3
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
On off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
21.2
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Flighted delivery on off, Elgar pushes it to cover.
21.1
1
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Root starts with a floated ball on middle, Malan guides it through gully for a single.
Interesting! It is skipper Joe Root who will bowl the final over before Tea.
End Of The Over 21 : 44/0
1 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
D. Elgar
20 (54)
P. Malan
22 (73)
J. Denly
2-0-2-0
20.6
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Floated on middle, Elgar defends it out off the back foot.
20.5
1
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flatter one outside off, pushed to deep cover for a single.
20.4
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone.
20.3
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flighted ball on off, Pieter prods forward and defends it out.
20.2
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
On off, Malan defends it to cover. Denly thinks that there was pad first and makes an appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
20.1
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle and leg, Malan defends it out.
End Of The Over 20 : 43/0
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 1 NB 19.6
- 119.6
P. Malan
21 (68)
D. Elgar
20 (53)
S. Curran
2-1-2-0
19.6
1
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fuller one on middle, worked to the leg side for a single.
19.6
nb
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
No ball! Surprise, surprise a no ball has been called by an on-field umpire. Good length ball on off, Malan defends it out to the off side.
19.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fuller one outside off, swinging in, Malan shoulders arms to it.
19.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone.
19.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, Malan makes a leave to this one.
19.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Pieter lets the ball go to the keeper.
19.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Outside off, left alone by Malan.
End Of The Over 19 : 41/0
2 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 1 LB 18.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
D. Elgar
20 (53)
P. Malan
20 (61)
J. Denly
1-0-1-0
18.6
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Flighted on middle, Elgar attempts the sweep shot but misses to get hit on the pads.
18.5
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Another one landing on the rough, Elgar looks to defend but hits the inside edge and onto the pads. No harm done though.
18.4
0
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Floated on off, landing it on the rough causing it to spin a little. Elgar looks to defend but it hits the handle and lobs to silly point.
18.3
lb
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Flighted fuller ball down the leg side, Malan looks to flick but gets hit on the pads and rolls towards short fine leg. A leg bye stolen.
18.2
0
Joe Denly To Pieter Malan
Short on middle, Denly pushes it to point.
18.1
1
Joe Denly To Dean Elgar
Denly starts with a short one on middle, Elgar pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Joe Denly is on now.
End Of The Over 18 : 39/0
0 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
P. Malan
20 (59)
D. Elgar
19 (49)
S. Curran
1-0-0-0
17.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Curran bowls a full delivery on off, Pieter leans forward and blocks it out to cover.
17.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
On off, defended out to the off side.
17.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
That was close! Brilliant delivery! Full delivery outside off, moving in sharply. In the end, Malan lets it go to the keeper.
17.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Malan stands tall and defends it out.
17.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, Malan prods forward and lets it go to the keeper.
17.1
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Curran starts with a full delivery outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
Sam Curran is into the attack for the first time in this innings.
End Of The Over 17 : 39/0
2 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 216.6
D. Elgar
19 (49)
P. Malan
20 (53)
D. Bess
5-1-8-0
16.6
2
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Floated on middle, worked through mid-wicket and collects a couple.
16.5
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
On middle, defended out onto the pitch.
16.4
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Loopy delivery on middle, Elgar defends it back to the bowler.
16.3
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Tossed up ball outside off, Dean shoulders arms to it.
16.2
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Flatter one on off, Elgar defends it to mid off.
16.1
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Full on off, pushed to short cover.
End Of The Over 16 : 37/0
0 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
P. Malan
20 (53)
D. Elgar
17 (43)
J. Anderson
7-1-18-0
15.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish outside off, left alone by Malan.
15.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On off, pushed back to the bowler.
15.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish on middle, Malan works it to mid-wicket.
15.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On a length outside off, Malan makes a good leave to this one.
15.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Pieter defends it to point.
15.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan defends it out to to the off side.
End Of The Over 15 : 37/0
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
D. Elgar
17 (43)
P. Malan
20 (47)
D. Bess
4-0-6-0
14.6
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Tossed up on off, Elgar prods forward and defends it to point.
14.5
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
On middle, worked to mid on.
14.4
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Flighted ball outside off, Elgar looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes to point.
14.3
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
On off, pushed to cover off the front foot.
14.2
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Loopy delivery on middle, Elgar defends it back to the bowler.
14.1
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Floats this one up outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 14 : 37/0
0 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
P. Malan
20 (47)
D. Elgar
17 (37)
J. Anderson
6-0-18-0
13.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Anderson goes full and makes this one nip back in. Malan loses his top hand from the bat's grip but defends it well.
13.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Malan shoulders arms to it.
13.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Anderson bowls it on a length outside off. There is little to no movement on this one. Malan does not go for the drive and lets it carry to the keeper.
13.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Full and coming in with the angle on middle. Pieter defends it back to the bowler.
13.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, PM defends it off his back foot.
13.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Ohh, good fielding. Very full on middle, Malan flicks it but Pope at short leg does really well to stop it.
End Of The Over 13 : 37/0
3 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 212.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
P. Malan
20 (41)
D. Elgar
17 (37)
D. Bess
3-0-6-0
12.6
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on middle, Malan works it towards square leg and a single is taken.
12.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Fullish on middle, Pieter comes down and works it to mid on.
12.4
2
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Pieter cuts it through point and collects an easy couple.
12.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On off, defended off the back foot by Malan.
12.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, Malan works it to the leg side.
12.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan blocks it out.
End Of The Over 12 : 34/0
7 Runs
- 011.1
- 311.2
- 411.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
D. Elgar
17 (37)
P. Malan
17 (35)
J. Anderson
5-0-18-0
11.6
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Fuller one on the leg stump line, flicked to mid-wicket.
11.5
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
11.4
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
On a length on off, Elgar looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes onto the pads. The ball rolls to the off side.
11.3
4
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Beautifully played! Full delivery on middle and leg, Elgar flicks it towards mid on. Broad dives to his left but the ball bounces extra and goes past him. It races away to the fence.
11.2
3
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, Malan takes a stride forward and drives it through covers for three before Bess can hare after it and clean it up.
11.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, with some extra bounce. Malan looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and rolls towards point.
Drinks! South Africa have done well so far with the bat. After England declared, they would have hoped not to lose an early wicket and the pair of Malan and Elgar have done well but the job is not done yet. Their first target would be to bat out this session. England have a lot of runs to play with but they will look to strike a wicket or two in this session. James Anderson is also into the attack.
End Of The Over 11 : 27/0
1 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
D. Elgar
13 (33)
P. Malan
14 (33)
D. Bess
2-0-3-0
10.6
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Fullish delivery on middle, Elgar defends it out.
10.5
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
On middle, defended back to Bess.
10.4
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Flighted ball on off, defended to cover off the front foot.
10.3
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Floated on middle, Elgar pushes it back to the bowler.
10.2
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Fullish on off, driven down to long on for a single.
10.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, Pieter tucks it to square leg.
End Of The Over 10 : 26/0
3 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
D. Elgar
13 (29)
P. Malan
13 (31)
S. Broad
5-1-13-0
9.6
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle and leg, Elgar ducks under it.
9.5
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
On a length on middle, Elgar pushes it back to the bowler.
9.4
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fullish on middle, Malan works it to deep square leg for a single.
9.3
1
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Back of a length ball on middle, Elgar defends it off the back foot to square leg.
9.2
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, Pieter plays it to cover and single is pinched by the two batters.
9.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan pushes it towards mid off. Elgar wants a single but is sent back by Pieter.
End Of The Over 9 : 23/0
2 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
D. Elgar
12 (26)
P. Malan
11 (28)
D. Bess
1-0-2-0
8.6
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Loopy delivery outside off, spinning away. Elgar spots that and makes a leave to the keeper.
8.5
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated on off, Malan defends it to the cover region and a single is taken.
8.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flatter one on middle, Pieter stands back and defends it to short leg.
8.3
1
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Low full toss on middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
8.2
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Loopy delivery on middle and leg, Elgar looks to flick but it takes a leading edge and and goes back to the bowler.
8.1
0
Dominic Bess To Dean Elgar
Bess starts with a tossed up ball on middle, Elgar pushes it back to the bowler.
Spin time. Dominic Bess is the first bowling change of the innings. Let's see how this works out for the visitors. Can the offie get the breakthrough?
End Of The Over 8 : 21/0
1 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
P. Malan
10 (26)
D. Elgar
11 (22)
S. Broad
4-1-10-0
7.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
That one shoot off. Probably off the cracks. It is landed outside off and rises sharply. Malan does well to defend.
7.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fuller and on off again, Malan pushes it back to the bowler.
7.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on off, it is defended by Malan.
7.3
1
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Back of a length ball on middle, Elgar pulls it behind square leg for a single.
7.2
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Outside off on a good length, left alone.
7.1
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Fuller around off, it is defended.
End Of The Over 7 : 20/0
2 Runs
- 06.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
D. Elgar
10 (19)
P. Malan
10 (23)
J. Anderson
4-0-11-0
6.6
1
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Quick single! A direct hit would've been interesting. Good length ball on middle, Elgar hops and works it towards mid-wicket. He takes off for the single but the ball goes towards the fielder quickly there. The fielder gets to the ball, picks it up and throws at the non-striker's end but misses.
6.5
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Good length ball on off, blocked towards point.
6.4
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Nicely punched but excellent fielding. Slightly fuller on off, Elgar takes a step forward and punches it nicely towards mid off. Bess at that position dives to his left and makes a half stop and the ball is relayed towards mid on. Saved a certain boundary.
6.3
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Anderson angles this one away from the left-hander. Pitches it on a good length around leg and middle. Elgar blocks it towards point.
6.2
1
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, pushed towards point for a single.
6.1
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Short of a length ball on off, Malan keeps it out.
End Of The Over 6 : 18/0
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
D. Elgar
9 (15)
P. Malan
9 (21)
S. Broad
3-0-9-0
5.6
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Another short ball, it is defended.
Here comes the hadada, again. Just behind mid on. No problems for the batter so far so the game goes on.
5.5
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Another length ball angled into the batter by Broad by going wide of the crease. Elgar blocks it nicely.
5.4
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Fuller and around off, pushed towards covers.
5.3
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Landed around off, it is blocked.
5.2
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Slightly shortish length ball on middle, it is defended.
5.1
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Good length ball on middle, Elgar blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 5 : 18/0
1 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
P. Malan
9 (21)
D. Elgar
9 (9)
J. Anderson
3-0-9-0
4.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Another ball in the channel outside off, Malan makes another leave.
4.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish and around off, Malan pushes it to point.
4.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
In the channel outside off, it is left alone.
4.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good length ball angled into the right-hander. Malan covers his stumps and lets it be.
4.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
What happened there? England do not go for the review in the end. It was very close! Excellent umpiring from Paul Reiffel. Length ball around off, nipping into the batsman. Malan looks to defend off the front foot, there are two noises as the ball goes to the right of the keeper. Buttler behind the stumps dives on that side and takes it just above the ground. Buttler along with the other English players put in a huge appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Stokes, Buttler, Sibley and Root all gather and have a brief chat but Anderson is not interested at all. He starts going back for his run up. In the end, they opt against the review. Probably the last review made them not go for it for this one. Very good decision in the end not to go for the review and Anderson not being excited is justified as Ultra Edge rolls in later on and it shows that the ball had kissed the front pad and not the bat before clipping the back leg and going to the keeper. Hawk Eye then comes in and it shows that the impact was outside off and the wicket was missing too. It would have been disastrous as the tourists would have lost both their reviews so early in this innings.
4.1
1
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Good length ball on off, Elgar pushes it to cover and takes a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 17/0
3 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 23.4
- 13.5
- 03.6
P. Malan
9 (16)
D. Elgar
8 (8)
S. Broad
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on middle, Malan goes on his front foot and defends it back to Broad.
3.5
1
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Broad dishes out a full ball on off, Elgar defends it towards cover and crosses over for a single.
3.4
2
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Fuller one on off, driven towards cover and takes a couple.
3.3
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
On off, pushed to cover for nothing.
3.2
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Fullish on middle and leg, Elgar whips it to mid-wicket.
3.1
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Good length ball outside off, nipping away. Elgar does not fiddle with it and leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 3 : 14/0
4 Runs
- 22.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 22.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
P. Malan
9 (15)
D. Elgar
5 (3)
J. Anderson
2-0-8-0
2.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Back of a length ball outside off, Pieter shoulders arms to this one.
2.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Full delivery around off, Pieter defends it out off the front foot.
2.4
2
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
On middle, Malan whips it to deep square leg and picks up a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
2.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Fullish ball on off, Malan defends it out to the off side.
2.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Length ball outside off, Pieter lets the ball through to the keeper.
2.1
2
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Well played! Anderson dishes a good length ball outside off, Malan plays a back foot through covers. Denly chases after it and cleans it up. Two taken.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
6 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
P. Malan
5 (9)
D. Elgar
5 (3)
S. Broad
1-0-6-0
1.6
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Shortish around off, Malan taps it off the back foot towards point and takes a quick single.
1.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Fuller ball on off, this time Malan comes forward and defends it.
1.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
NOT OUT! England lose their review! But what a decision from Kumar Dharmasena. This is top, top umpiring from the Sri Lankan. Brilliant ball from Broad. It is full and just around off. It jags back in viciously. Malan looks to defend but the ball hits the pad. The English players put in a huge appeal but the umpire turns it down. The English core of Broad, Stokes, Buttler and Root have a word and in the dying moments Root takes it upstairs. Replay rolls in and first it shows Broad is clean as his front foot is inside the crease. Time for Ultra Edge and ... it shows a spike as the ball goes past the bat. There is a feather of an inside edge. It looked plumb but tell you what, the umpire has produced a world class decision. Can't blame Root for taking it upstairs. England lose one of their two reviews. Malan survives, so South Africa are spared off a disastrous start.
Huge appeal for LBW but it is turned down by the umpire. The English players gather around for a chat and just at the dying second, Root signals the 'T'. Let us see what the replays have to say. Replay rolls in and it shows a spike as the ball goes past the bat. England lose one of their reviews.
1.3
1
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
On the pads, Elgar flicks it to the on side for a single.
1.2
0
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Broad corrects his line and length and goes just outside off. Elgar shoulders arms to it.
1.1
4
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Elgar is off the mark in style. Broad starts with an overpitched delivery way outside off. Elgar just uses the pace of the ball and guides it through point for a boundary.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
- 40.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
P. Malan
4 (6)
D. Elgar
0 (0)
J. Anderson
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Solid leave to end the over. Good length ball on the fourth stump line, it jags back a bit but Malan is aware of his off pole and leaves it alone.
0.5
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Good length ball outside off, Malan lets it carry to the keeper.
0.4
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Another good leave! This starts just outside off and comes in a bit. Pieter shoulders arms to it and this goes just over the off pole.
0.3
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Finally a real Anderson beauty! It is pitched just outside off and shapes away a tad. Malan shoulders arms to it and in the end it is a good leave as the ball misses the off pole by a whisker.
0.2
0
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
Once again it is around the pads with little to no movement. Malan glances it to mid-wicket.
0.1
4
James Anderson To Pieter Malan
FOUR! Just the start South Africa needed. A very poor ball from Anderson to begin with. It is on the pads, Malan flicks it fine down the leg side and starts his innings with a boundary.
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Match Info
- Venue Newlands, Cape Town
- Weather Sunny
- Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
- Result England beat South Africa by 189 runs
- Player of the Match Ben Stokes
- Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Stumps: England 262/9 in 89.0 overs
- O Pope 2nd Test fifty: 52 runs in 121 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- England 252/9 in 85.0 overs
- New ball taken: England 231/7 in 80.1 overs
- Drinks: England 214/5 in 73.0 overs
- England 200/4 in 69.1 overs
- Referral 1 (65.3 ovs): SA against O Pope (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, ENG: 2) (Retained)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 104 balls between B Stokes (30) and O Pope (20)
- England 150/4 in 57.5 overs
- Tea: England 149/4 in 57.0 overs
- Drinks: England 110/3 in 43.0 overs
- J Root dropped on 31 by R Dussen in 40.3 overs
- England 100/2 in 38.3 overs
- Lunch: England 67/2 in 28.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 53 off 116 balls between D Sibley (28) and J Denly (21)
- England 52/1 in 19.4 overs
- Drinks: England 40/1 in 14.0 overs
- P Malan makes his Test debut for South Africa
- Stumps: South Africa 215/8 in 84.4 overs
- D Pretorius dropped on 4 by B Stokes in 80.1 overs
- New ball taken: South Africa 207/6 in 80.1 overs
- South Africa 200/5 in 75.5 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 185/4 in 70.0 overs
- South Africa 151/3 in 55.5 overs
- R Dussen 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 131 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Tea: South Africa 141/3 in 52.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 222 balls between D Elgar (52) and R Dussen (46
- R Dussen dropped on 43 by B Stokes in 45.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 115/3 in 36.0 overs
- South Africa 100/3 in 31.3 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 83 balls between D Elgar (30) and R Dussen (19)
- D Elgar 14th Test fifty: 50 runs in 79 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Lunch: South Africa 60/3 in 22.0 overs
- Referral 1 (19.1 ovs): R Dussen against ENG (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, ENG: 2)
- South Africa 50/3 in 16.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 38/2 in 9.5 overs
- Innings Break: England 269/10 in 91.5 overs
- Stumps: England 218/4 in 79.0 overs
- England 218/4: D Bess c de Kock b A Nortje 0(8)
- Referral 1 (78.6 ovs): SA against D Bess (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, ENG: 2)
- J Root 46th Test fifty: 52 runs in 81 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 102 off 177 balls between D Sibley (39) and J Root (51)
- England 203/2 in 73.2 overs
- Drinks: England 171/2 in 65.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 87 balls between D Sibley (22) and J Root (21)
- England 152/2 in 58.2 overs
- D Sibley Test fifty: 50 runs in 140 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Tea: England 109/2 in 47.0 overs
- England 101/1 in 43.1 overs
- Drinks: England 81/1 in 35.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 134 balls between D Sibley (30) and J Denly (20)
- Lunch: England 52/1 in 19.0 overs
- England 52/1 in 16.1 overs
- Drinks: England 27/0 in 10.0 overs
- Innings Break: South Africa 223/10 in 89.0 overs
- J Anderson 28th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/40 (19.0)
- Stumps: South Africa 126/2 in 56.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 138 balls between P Malan (28) and Z Hamza (17)
- P Malan maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 144 balls (2x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: South Africa 100/1 in 41.0 overs
- South Africa 100/1 in 41 overs
- South Africa 71/1: D Elgar c J Buttler b J Denly 34(78)
- Referral 2 (28.6 ovs): D Elgar against Eng (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 1)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 138 balls between P Malan (24) and D Elgar (24)
- South Africa 50/0 in 22.5 overs
- Tea: South Africa 46/0 in 22.0 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 27/0 in 11.0 overs
- Referral 1 (1.4 ovs): Eng against P Malan (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, ENG: 1)
- Innings Break: England 391/8 dec in 111.0 overs
- Lunch: England 375/7 in 106.0 overs
- England 350/6 in 101.5 overs
- England 302/4 in 94.3 overs
- Drinks: England 292/4 in 94.0 overs
- D Sibley maiden Test hundred: 103 runs in 269 balls (16x4) (0x6)
- B Stokes 21st Test fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 64 balls between D Sibley (5) and B Stokes (45)
- England 253/4 in 87.3 overs
- New ball taken: England 246/4 in 85.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 241/7 in 131.0 overs
- Referral 3 (120.6 ovs): Eng against Vernon Philander (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 0)
- de Kock 19th Test fifty: 50 runs in 103 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Tea: South Africa 225/5 in 115.0 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 162 balls between van der Dussen (16) and de Kock (34)
- South Africa 200/5 in 102.3 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 189/5 in 98.0 overs
- Lunch: South Africa 170/4 in 83.0 overs
- New ball taken: South Africa 167/4 in 80.1 overs
- South Africa 153/3 in 71.4 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 146/3 in 69.0 overs
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