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SA vs ENG, 2020 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth , Jan 16, 2020
South Africa South Africa
(f/o) 209&237 (88.5)
England England
499/9d
England beat South Africa by an innings and 53 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ollie Pope
So, that will be it from this match! England have annihilated South Africa at their own turf yet again and have now taken a 2-1 lead in the series. They have also added another 30 points in the ICC World Test Championship. This defeat will hit South Africa hard and with Rabada ruled out of the 4th Test match, it is going to be even more difficult for them to make a comeback and draw the series. Can they do it against all the odds and draw the series? Or will England win the series and add another feather to their cap? Join us on Friday, 24th January, 2020 at 1000 Local (0800 GMT) to find out. Until then, cheers and take care!
Man of the Match is Ollie Pope for his maiden Test ton. Says it is an amazing feeling but if the team did not win it would not have mattered much. Adds that Ben Stokes keeps getting better and better with each match and how he adjusts the tempo of the game is really good. Ollie Jokes that his father took the day off from work so that he can enjoy Ollie's ton with his mates back home. Further adds he wants to enjoy being at the short leg and short mid-wicket positions and Joe Root and Dominic Bess did really well to keep him involved in the game throughout. Ends by saying it is a good feeling to win the match although Maharaj and Paterson did frustrate them in the end a bit but Curran did well to hit the stumps and complete the game.
England skipper, Joe Root, says that this is a good template of how they want to play cricket moving forward. Mentions how Ollie Pope complemented Ben Stokes well and Bess bowled superbly in the first innings. Says the squad is young and they have done the job yet again. Adds they want to do things collectively and when guys are stepping up to the plate, especially at such a young age that gives the whole team confidence. Says they learned their lessons very early from Centurion and they adapted very well in the next two Test matches.
South Africa skipper, Faf du Plessis, says that the toss played a role but they did well to control the run rate in the first innings and their bowlers did well too. Mentions that Ollie Pope played really well but Stokes has been a thorn for his side and adds that if you do not get him out early, he will take the game away from you and up the ante in quick fashion. Adds that after the opposition gets to 500, you have to play well in the first innings but they were not able to do that. On his possible retirement, Faf says the ICC T20 World Cup might be the moment and not much Test match action remains until then. From a performance point of view, du Plessis adds that they are feeling the pressure. Says the absence of Rabada is a big frustration and he is their best bowler. States that he will be a huge loss but the cards have been dealt and they have to regroup and do well in the next match.
England enforced the follow-on after South Africa were dismissed for a meager score of 209. They never got going and lost wickets at regular intervals. Faf du Plessis was the only one who could cross the 30-run mark until Keshav Maharaj and Dane Paterson stitched or rather smashed a 99-run stand for the last wicket. Maharaj scored his second Test half ton in the process as he and Paterson were going after almost every ball on Day 5 enjoying themselves out in the middle. The pick of the bowlers for England in the 2nd innings were Joe Root and Mark Wood who took a 4-fer and 3-fer each. Root toiled hard for his 5-fer on Day 5 but could not just buy a wicket but still registered his best figures. The match was consistently interrupted by showers and they were expected to arrive on the Day 5 as well but they did not arrive to bless the Proteas as they suffered another humiliating loss, this time at Port Elizabeth. Stay tuned for the presentation, coming right up!
South Africa's first innings got off to a good start as Pieter Malan and Dean Elgar stitched a 50-run stand but after that things fell apart as they went from 50/0 to 109/5. Quinton de Kock did get to his half ton but that was half due to the catches put down by Stokes. Dominic Bess was the pick of the bowlers for them as he took his maiden 5 wicket haul and he was supported extremely well by the other bowlers, especially Stuart Broad who also picked up a 3-fer.
England won the toss and opted to bat first and that decision paid rich dividends for them as after a shaky start, Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope scored a ton each and formed a 200-run stand which completely took the game away from the hosts. That stand broke the morale and the spine of the Proteas, who after that just could not make a comeback. Curran and Wood also added up valuable runs in the end as England finished just 1 run short of the 500-run mark in their first and only innings. The pick of the bowlers for South Africa was Keshav Maharaj as he took a 5-fer but on a track which was offering so much turn maybe the thing that costed so much was he conceded 180 runs while taking those wickets as well.
So, after somewhat of a delay, the inevitable has happened and England have defeated South Africa and that too in convincing fashion. The last stand did add 99 runs to the total but South Africa have still lost by an innings.
88.5
W
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Sam Curran has done the job, not with the ball but with his throw and ENGLAND WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 53 RUNS. A very low full toss on middle and leg, played down towards mid on and Maharaj sets off for a run. Sam Curran runs in, collects the ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end. He hits with Maharaj running a bit across and not straight. The umpire goes upstairs but it looks out to the naked eye. Replays roll in and confirm that Maharaj is indeed well short. The partnership ends on 99 runs.
Run out appeal has been taken upstairs! Is this the end of South Africa. Looks so to the naked eye. And yes, the replays confirm it. England have won!
88.4
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Full ball on off, driven towards the man at cover.
88.3
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer on middle and leg, Maharaj ducks under it.
88.2
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, Maharaj looks to slash at it but misses.
88.1
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball on middle and leg, Maharaj looks to slam at this one but the ball comes off the inside edge and onto the pads.
End Of The Over 88 : 237/9
12 Runs
  • 087.1
  • 487.2
  • 487.3
  • 087.4
  • 087.5
  • 487.6
D. Paterson
39 (40)
K. Maharaj
71 (101)
S. Curran
6-0-46-0
87.6
4
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
FOUR! Lofted over! Back of a length ball on off, Paterson has superbly lofted this one over the man at point and the ball crosses the ropes. The stand moves on to 99 runs with this boundary.
87.5
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Loud appeal by England but has been turned down! Length ball on off, Paterson looks to cut but fails to do so. The ball is collected by Buttler and the England players appeal but it is turned down by the umpire.
87.4
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Good length ball on off, Paterson looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
87.3
4
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
FOUR! Now an intentional one! Back of a length ball on off, Paterson has now lofted this over the slip cordon and the ball goes into the third man fence.
87.2
4
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
FOUR! Another back of a length ball on off, Paterson goes hard at it but the ball goes off the edge and into the third man fence.
87.1
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Back of a length ball on off, Paterson looks to cut but misses.
End Of The Over 87 : 225/9
5 Runs
  • 186.1
  • 086.2
  • 486.3
  • 086.4
  • 086.5
  • 086.6
K. Maharaj
71 (101)
D. Paterson
27 (34)
M. Wood
16-6-32-3
86.6
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Back of a length ball on off and a rare defensive stroke by Maharaj.
86.5
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball outside off, Maharaj swings but misses.
86.4
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Just short! Another back of a length ball on middle, Maharaj looks to pull but the ball goes off the inside half and falls just short of short mid-wicket where Ollie Pope is stationed.
86.3
4
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Back of a length ball on off, Maharaj rocks back and slaps this one over the man at cover for a boundary. Difficult shot but he has done well to execute that one.
86.2
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer on middle and off, Maharaj tries hooking that one but misses it completely.
86.1
1
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Very full ball on off, Paterson plays this one towards point and takes one.
End Of The Over 86 : 220/9
16 Runs
  • 285.1
  • 685.2
  • 485.3
  • 085.4
  • 485.5
  • 085.6
K. Maharaj
67 (96)
D. Paterson
26 (33)
S. Curran
5-0-34-0
85.6
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Bouncer on middle and off, Maharaj looks to hook but misses.
85.5
4
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! On the pads, Maharaj again flicks it, this time behind square leg for a boundary. This is superb batting by Maharaj!
85.4
0
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Curran bowls a yorker on middle and off, Maharaj does well to keep it out.
85.3
4
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! This time Maharaj gets the best connection on a full ball on off as he clears the man at mid off and the ball crosses the fence.
85.2
6
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
SIX! Woah! What a shot that one! Full ball on the pads, Maharaj just flicks it away with a short-arm jab and the ball goes into the mid-wicket stands.
85.1
2
Sam Curran To Keshav Maharaj
Full ball on middle and off, Maharaj lofts this one over mid off. The fielder at mid off runs back to catch the ball but cannot get to it despite a full-stretch dive. They manage to come back for the second.
End Of The Over 85 : 204/9
0 Runs
  • 084.1
  • 084.2
  • 084.3
  • 084.4
  • 084.5
  • 084.6
D. Paterson
26 (33)
K. Maharaj
51 (90)
M. Wood
15-5-27-3
84.6
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Good length ball outside off, Paterson looks to slash at it but misses. Paterson is disgusted with himself as he misses out on that. Ambitious!
84.5
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Another bouncer on off, Paterson again goes for the upper cut but cannot get bat on ball.
84.4
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Bouncer on middle, Paterson looks to play the upper cut but misses.
84.3
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Full ball on off, driven towards the man at mid off.
84.2
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Bouncer on middle and off now, Paterson does well to leave that one.
84.1
0
Mark Wood To Dane Paterson
Back of a length ball on the body, defended by Paterson awkwardly.
Bowling change.
End Of The Over 84 : 204/9
5 Runs
  • 083.1
  • 483.2
  • 083.3
  • 083.4
  • 083.5
  • 183.6
D. Paterson
26 (27)
K. Maharaj
51 (90)
S. Curran
4-0-18-0
83.6
1
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Back of a length ball on off, Paterson pushes it towards the cover region but the man there misfields. The batters look for the second but Paterson is sent back. He makes it in with a dive as Pope whips the bails off at the non-striker's end.
83.5
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
The ball has taken the inside edge of the batsman and thudded into his pads.
83.4
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Again Paterson goes for a wild heave but misses.
83.3
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Length ball outside off, Paterson looks to heave but misses.
83.2
4
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
FOUR! These two are providing some entertainment at the end now. 200 up for South Africa with this! Full ball on off, Paterson has lofted this one over the cover region and crosses the fence.
83.1
0
Sam Curran To Dane Paterson
Length ball outside off, Paterson looks to cut but misses.
Sam Curran is into the attack. 3-0-13-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 83 : 199/9
9 Runs
  • 082.1
  • 382.2
  • 082.3
  • 182.4
  • 182.5
  • 482.6
K. Maharaj
51 (90)
D. Paterson
21 (21)
D. Bess
22-11-36-1
82.6
4
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! 50 up for Keshav Maharaj. His 2nd in Test matches although not much to enjoy about. On his pads, he has flicked this through the square leg region for a boundary. The 50-run stand is also up with this boundary.
82.5
1
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Floated delivery on off, chipped towards Broad at long off for a single.
82.4
1
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.
82.3
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, Maharaj does not offer the shot and the ball stays low. It beats Buttler as well and goes into the fine leg fence but because Maharaj did not offer the shot that is why no runs given.
82.2
3
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Shortish ball on off, Paterson cuts it towards point and the batters take three.
82.1
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
End Of The Over 82 : 190/9
28 Runs
  • 481.1
  • 481.2
  • 481.3
  • 681.4
  • 681.5
  • 4 B 81.6
K. Maharaj
46 (87)
D. Paterson
17 (18)
J. Root
29-13-87-4
81.6
b
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR BYES! A googly which deceives Maharaj as well as Buttler. Floated on off, Maharaj looks to defend but the ball turns away beating the outside edge and Buttler as the ball goes into the fence.
81.5
6
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
SIX! Another slog sweep and this results in a maximum as well. Maharaj giving England a taste of their own medicine. Keshav plays the slog sweep and has hammered this one into the stands.
81.4
6
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
SIX! Whack! What a shot by Keshav Maharaj! He goes down on one knee and has slogged this one into the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
81.3
4
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! 3 in a row! Tossed up on middle, Maharaj has swept that one through the backward square leg region for a boundary.
81.2
4
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Another one! Down the leg side, Maharaj looks to flick this one down the leg side and the ball goes off the inside edge towards the fine leg fence.
81.1
4
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Root floats one on middle and off, Maharaj goes down on one knee and sweeps through the square leg region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 81 : 162/9
6 Runs
  • 080.1
  • 080.2
  • 080.3
  • 480.4
  • 080.5
  • 280.6
D. Paterson
17 (18)
K. Maharaj
22 (81)
D. Bess
21-11-27-1
80.6
2
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Outside off, Paterson slices the ball towards third man and gets a couple.
80.5
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
On the pads, defended towards the leg side.
80.4
4
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
FOUR! Good batting by Paterson! Well outside off this one, Dane goes back and cuts this one through point for a boundary.
80.3
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Paterson goes back and defends it solidly.
80.2
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
On off, defended solidly.
80.1
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Floated on middle and off, defended by Paterson.
New ball has been taken by England as soon as the 80 overs have ended. Bess to try his luck first up with it.
End Of The Over 80 : 156/9
7 Runs
  • 079.1
  • 179.2
  • 179.3
  • 079.4
  • 179.5
  • 4 B 79.6
K. Maharaj
22 (81)
D. Paterson
11 (12)
J. Root
28-13-63-4
79.6
b
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR BYES! Down the leg side, Maharaj goes after it and misses. The ball goes through everyone and into the fine leg fence.
79.5
1
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
On the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for a single.
79.4
0
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Paterson defends this by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
79.3
1
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman has driven that ball straight back past the bowler. One run added to the total.
79.2
1
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Very full ball on middle, jammed out towards point and the batters take a run.
79.1
0
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Shortish ball on middle, Paterson rocks back and defends it onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 79 : 149/9
4 Runs
  • 078.1
  • 078.2
  • 178.3
  • 078.4
  • 378.5
  • 078.6
K. Maharaj
21 (79)
D. Paterson
9 (8)
D. Bess
20-11-21-1
78.6
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Floated on middle, driven towards the man at mid on.
78.5
3
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Good fielding! This one is floated outside off by Bess, Paterson cuts it towards backward point where Root runs after it and saves a run for his side as he dives to keep the ball in play. Replays confirm that Root has stopped it cleanly. Good effort by the skipper!
78.4
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Paterson goes back in his crease and defends.
78.3
1
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj pushes it towards the man at mid off and takes a single.
78.2
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, left alone.
78.1
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on middle and leg, Maharaj looks to defend but is hit on the pad.
DRINKS! Another successful hour for England where they have taken three wickets and are now just a wicket away from a convincing win over the Proteas. Root will be wanting to take a 5-fer though, his first in Test cricket, as the match is coming to a close.
End Of The Over 78 : 145/9
7 Runs
  • 077.1
  • 177.2
  • 277.3
  • 077.4
  • 077.5
  • 477.6
D. Paterson
6 (6)
K. Maharaj
20 (75)
J. Root
27-13-60-4
77.6
4
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
FOUR! No fear from Paterson! Floated delivery on off, Paterson lofts this one over the mid off fielder for a boundary.
77.5
0
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Floated on off, pushed towards the man at mid off now.
77.4
0
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Floated on middle, pushed towards the man at mid on.
77.3
2
Joe Root To Dane Paterson
Paterson has driven this one through the covers for a couple.
77.2
1
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
On the pads, worked towards square leg for one.
77.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, Maharaj works it towards the leg side.
End Of The Over 77 : 138/9
0 Runs
  • 076.1
  • 076.2
  • 076.3
  • W 76.4
  • 076.5
  • 076.6
D. Paterson
0 (2)
K. Maharaj
19 (73)
D. Bess
19-10-17-1
76.6
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Paterson has flicked the ball off his pads. A successful over for the England team ends.
76.5
0
Dominic Bess To Dane Paterson
Another delivery which spins in from outside off, Paterson looks to defend but is hit on the pads. Looks to be going down leg.
The last man, Dane Paterson, is in now.
76.4
W
Dominic Bess To Anrich Nortje OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Dominic Bess gets a wicket and another change of bowling works for Joe Root. Floated delivery on off, Nortje looks to go back and work this one towards the leg side but the ball goes through bat and pad and into the stumps. England just one wicket away from the victory.
76.3
0
Dominic Bess To Anrich Nortje
Nortje rocks back and defends this ball towards the leg side.
76.2
0
Dominic Bess To Anrich Nortje
Floated delivery on off, Nortje does well to defend.
76.1
0
Dominic Bess To Anrich Nortje
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
Dominic Bess is into the attack. 18-10-17-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 76 : 138/8
1 Runs
  • 075.1
  • 175.2
  • 075.3
  • 075.4
  • 075.5
  • 075.6
K. Maharaj
19 (73)
A. Nortje
5 (15)
J. Root
26-13-53-4
75.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Another flatter delivery and Maharaj negotiates through another over.
75.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj rocks back and defends this ball on the middle pole line.
75.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Way down the leg side, left alone by Root.
75.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Quicker delivery on middle, defended back towards Root.
75.2
1
Joe Root To Anrich Nortje
Down the leg side, worked towards fine leg for one.
75.1
0
Joe Root To Anrich Nortje
Very full ball on middle and leg, Nortje defends.
End Of The Over 75 : 137/8
4 Runs
  • 074.1
  • 074.2
  • 474.3
  • 074.4
  • 074.5
  • 074.6
K. Maharaj
19 (69)
A. Nortje
4 (13)
M. Wood
14-5-27-3
74.6
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball on middle and off, defended back towards the bowler.
74.5
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Almost! Back of a length ball on off, Maharaj hops and looks to defend but the ball goes off the splice of the bat behind silly point and falls safe. Chance but no one there!
74.4
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Another bouncer and Maharaj does well to get down and let it go.
74.3
4
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Cut away! Back of a length ball on off, Maharaj rocks back and cuts behind point for a boundary.
74.2
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball just around off, defended by Maharaj.
74.1
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
What a bouncer! No one has been able to extract this kind of bounce from the surface except Wood. At a speed of 143 kph, Wood bowls a bouncer on middle and Maharaj does well to get out of the way.
End Of The Over 74 : 133/8
5 Runs
  • 073.1
  • 073.2
  • 073.3
  • 1 B 73.4
  • 073.5
  • 473.6
A. Nortje
4 (13)
K. Maharaj
15 (63)
J. Root
25-13-52-4
73.6
4
Joe Root To Anrich Nortje
EDGED AND FOUR! Floated delivery on off, Nortje looks to punch it towards the off side but the ball goes off the inside edge past short leg for a boundary.
73.5
0
Joe Root To Anrich Nortje
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
73.4
b
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
This time it is outside off, Maharaj looks to cut but misses. The keeper also misses the ball and the ball goes behind him and the batters take a bye.
73.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
On middle and leg, Maharaj goes back and defends.
73.2
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, Maharaj plays it onto the pitch.
73.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on off, defended towards mid off.
End Of The Over 73 : 128/8
0 Runs
  • 072.1
  • 072.2
  • 072.3
  • 072.4
  • 072.5
  • 072.6
A. Nortje
0 (11)
K. Maharaj
15 (59)
M. Wood
13-4-23-3
72.6
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Another back of a length ball on the body, Nortje defends.
72.5
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Back of a length ball on middle, defended onto the pitch by Anrich.
Change of angle for Wood as he comes around the wicket.
72.4
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Another length ball outside off, left alone by Nortje.
72.3
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Back of a length ball on off, left alone.
The skies are clear right now and the sun is shining at Port Elizabeth. Not good news for the South Africa team though!
72.2
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Length ball on middle and off, punched off the back foot towards mid on.
72.1
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Back of a length ball on off, Nortje dabs it onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 72 : 128/8
0 Runs
  • 071.1
  • 071.2
  • 071.3
  • 071.4
  • 071.5
  • 071.6
K. Maharaj
15 (59)
A. Nortje
0 (5)
J. Root
24-12-48-4
71.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Down the leg side, Maharaj lets it be.
71.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Another one which turns in and stays low, Maharaj defends.
71.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Beaten! Tossed up delivery on off, Maharaj looks to cut but the ball stays low and turns in to beat the bat of Maharaj.
71.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
On off, solidly defended.
71.2
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj prods forward and defends solidly.
71.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on off, driven towards the man at mid off.
End Of The Over 71 : 128/8
0 Runs
  • W 70.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 070.4
  • 070.5
  • 070.6
A. Nortje
0 (5)
K. Maharaj
15 (53)
M. Wood
12-3-23-3
70.6
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Good length ball on middle, Nortje has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
70.5
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Back of a length ball on middle. Nortje defends.
70.4
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Good length ball on middle and off, Anrich looks to defend but the ball goes off the inside edge onto the pads.
70.3
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Another one which is just outside off, left alone again by Nortje.
70.2
0
Mark Wood To Anrich Nortje
Length ball outside off, left alone.
Who will walk in next? It is the man who played more than a 130 balls in the first innings, Anrich Nortje.
70.1
W
Mark Wood To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wood comes into the attack and strikes straightaway! Good length ball on middle and leg, it is a cross-seam delivery. Rabada looks to flick it towards the leg side but the ball goes off the leading edge uppishly towards mid on where Stuart Broad takes an easy catch. 2 wickets to go for an England victory.
Mark Wood has come into the attack now.
End Of The Over 70 : 128/7
8 Runs
  • 069.1
  • 069.2
  • 469.3
  • 069.4
  • 469.5
  • 069.6
K. Maharaj
15 (53)
K. Rabada
16 (23)
J. Root
23-12-48-4
69.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
69.5
4
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Good application by the batters here! Tossed up delivery on off, Maharaj carves it through the point region for a boundary.
69.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Root bowls it fuller down the leg side, Maharaj goes back and dabs it onto the pitch.
69.3
4
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Up and over! Floated delivey on middle, Maharaj has lofted this delivery over the man at mid on for a boundary.
69.2
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Again Maharaj rocks back and defends the ball onto the pitch.
69.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
A bit shortish ball on middle, defended by Maharaj.
End Of The Over 69 : 120/7
5 Runs
  • 068.1
  • 168.2
  • 068.3
  • 468.4
  • 068.5
  • 068.6
K. Rabada
16 (23)
K. Maharaj
7 (47)
S. Broad
10-5-14-1
68.6
0
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
Rabada prods forward and does well to defend this ball. Gets through another over.
68.5
0
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
68.4
4
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
FOUR! Driven away! Full ball on middle and off, Rabada has driven it through mid on for a boundary.
68.3
0
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
The batsman has driven it through mid off.
68.2
1
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Another back of a length, this time directed on the body of Maharaj. He does not duck this time and the ball goes off his glove towards fine leg and the batters cross ends.
68.1
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Back of a length ball on off, Maharaj ducks. The ball was nowhere near him though and only he will know why he ducked.
End Of The Over 68 : 115/7
0 Runs
  • 067.1
  • 067.2
  • 067.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
K. Rabada
12 (19)
K. Maharaj
6 (45)
J. Root
22-11-40-4
67.6
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Another full ball on off, driven towards the man at mid off again.
67.5
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Rabada has confidently driven this ball towards the man at mid off.
67.4
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Shortish delivery outside off, Rabada looks to cut but misses.
67.3
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
67.2
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Woah! Looked like a dropped catch but no edge on it. The ball just turned that much! Tossed up delivery around off, Rabada looks to defend but the ball turns away and misses the outside edge. The keeper fails to collect and it looked like a dropped catch but there was no edge on that.
67.1
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Floated delivery on off, defended by Rabada.
End Of The Over 67 : 115/7
0 Runs
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 066.4
  • 066.5
  • 066.6
K. Maharaj
6 (45)
K. Rabada
12 (13)
S. Broad
9-4-9-1
66.6
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
66.5
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Very full ball on off, almost a yorker, well defended by Maharaj.
66.4
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj defends this full ball on off towards the man at short extra cover again.
66.3
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, left alone.
66.2
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj prods forward and defends this full ball confidently.
66.1
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball on off, defended towards the man at short extra cover by Maharaj.
End Of The Over 66 : 115/7
6 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 665.3
  • 065.4
  • 065.5
  • 065.6
K. Rabada
12 (13)
K. Maharaj
6 (39)
J. Root
21-11-40-4
65.6
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Last ball of the over and Rabada defends it towards point. Root will be aching for a 5-fer here.
65.5
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Floated on off, Rabada defends it towards the cover region.
65.4
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
65.3
6
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
SIX! Woah! Rabada surely can bat and that shot proves it! Floated delivery on off, Rabada gets down on one knee and has just lofted it beautifully over the long off region for a biggie. Class shot, full of grace!
65.2
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Another one on off, defended towards the off side.
65.1
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Root bowls this one just around off, Rabada defends.
End Of The Over 65 : 109/7
0 Runs
  • 064.1
  • 064.2
  • 064.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
K. Maharaj
6 (39)
K. Rabada
6 (7)
S. Broad
8-3-9-1
64.6
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Another good length ball on off, Maharaj defends it towards the man at cover.
64.5
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball just outside off, Maharaj defends this one towards the off side.
64.4
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off again, left alone by Keshav.
64.3
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
This time on a length and closer to the body, Maharaj stands tall and defends.
64.2
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
64.1
0
Stuart Broad To Keshav Maharaj
Length ball outside off, left alone by Maharaj.
End Of The Over 64 : 109/7
3 Runs
  • 063.1
  • 163.2
  • 063.3
  • 063.4
  • 263.5
  • 063.6
K. Rabada
6 (7)
K. Maharaj
6 (33)
J. Root
20-11-34-4
63.6
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Rabada again defends solidly off the front foot to get through the over.
63.5
2
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Another edge is induced as the ball pitches on off and turns away. It flies away from the man at second slip and the batters take two.
63.4
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Rabada prods forward and defends.
63.3
0
Joe Root To Kagiso Rabada
Superb delivery by Root! Floated on off, Rabada looks to defend but the ball turns away and beats the outside edge of Rabada's bat.
63.2
1
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
On the pads, worked towards square leg for one.
63.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Joe Root to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 63 : 106/7
4 Runs
  • 062.1
  • 062.2
  • W 62.3
  • 062.4
  • 062.5
  • 462.6
K. Rabada
4 (3)
K. Maharaj
5 (31)
S. Broad
7-3-9-1
62.6
4
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
EDGED AND FOUR! Full length ball on off, Rabada looks to defend but the ball goes off the outside edge past the man at first slip and into the third man fence.
62.5
0
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
Good length ball on off, defended back towards the bowler.
62.4
0
Stuart Broad To Kagiso Rabada
Fullish length ball around off, pushed towards the man at mid on.
Kagiso Rabada walks out to bat.
62.3
W
Stuart Broad To Vernon Philander OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! There is the breakthrough and that too in the first over on Day 5. Stuart Broad has again sent Philander packing and England looking to wrap it up quickly. Good length ball nipping back in, Philander looks to defend but the ball comes off the inside edge onto the pads and goes aerially towards short mid-wicket. Ollie Pope there dives forward and takes a good catch. Victory within touching distance for England.
62.2
0
Stuart Broad To Vernon Philander
This time it is on a length outside off, left alone by Philander.
62.1
0
Stuart Broad To Vernon Philander
Broad starts with a good length delivery just around off, defended by Philander.
The England players walk out to the middle and the conditions above them are very cloudy which might worry them. The South African overnight batters, Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander, walk out to the middle. Can they keep the English bowlers out and pull off a miracle? Stuart Broad to test them first up!
A warm welcome to Day 5 of the third Test match between South Africa and England at Port Elizabeth. England need just four wickets to wrap up the match and gain a lead in the series. They would look to do it in the first session itself as rain is predicted throughout the day. On the other hand, the hosts would look to grind out session by session. The hosts would be praying to the rain gods that they favour them. Stay tuned for all the action.
... Day 5, Session 1 ...
So, the question on everyone's mind will be how long will England take to pluck out the remaining wickets on Day 5 or will rain show up to spoil the fun for the visitors and save the hosts from the blushes? Do join us for the final day of this Test match on Monday, the 20th of January. Until then, goodnight.
South Africa, on the other hand, were miserable with the bat. In the first innings, they lost their last 4 wickets pretty quickly. They started well in the second innings but the rain break which lasted for around two and a half hours caused them to lose concentration and were ripped apart by Root and co. The thing that will disappoint the captain and coach the most was the dismissal of Quinton de Kock. He played a horrendous shot and gave his wicket away when it was absolutely not needed. Faf du Plessis fell soon after and they are in complete tatters at the moment.
What a day for England. They are on the verge of taking a 2-1 lead in the series and it has been a brilliant performance from them on Day 4. First, after bowling out South Africa in just half an hour at the start of the day, the visitors enforced the follow-on. Rain interrupted the proceedings with South Africa having not lost a wicket before then in their second innings. What happened next was carnage. Joe Root led from the front with a 4-fer with good support from Mark Wood, leaving the hosts reeling at 102/6.
End Of The Over 62 : 102/6
5 Runs
  • 461.1
  • 161.2
  • 061.3
  • 061.4
  • 061.5
  • 061.6
K. Maharaj
5 (31)
V. Philander
13 (44)
J. Root
19-11-31-4
61.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted delivery on middle, Maharaj keeps it out. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 4!
61.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on middle, Maharaj blocks it off the back foot.
61.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Looped up ball on middle, Maharaj defends it out.
61.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted on middle, defended out by Maharaj.
61.2
1
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Floated on middle, Philander whips it to the leg side for a single.
61.1
4
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
FOUR! Poor delivery! Floated on the pads, Philander just helps it on its way to the fine leg region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 61 : 97/6
0 Runs
  • 060.1
  • 060.2
  • 060.3
  • 060.4
  • 060.5
  • 060.6
K. Maharaj
5 (27)
V. Philander
8 (42)
D. Bess
18-9-17-0
60.6
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Bess bowls it down the leg side, Maharaj lets it go. Umpires have said that one more over can be bowled.
60.5
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on middle, Maharaj flicks it towards the leg side.
60.4
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Flatter delivery down the leg side. Maharaj shoulders arms to this one.
60.3
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy delivery on middle, Maharaj defends it to the leg side.
60.2
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Floated on off, Maharaj defends it off the front foot to cover.
60.1
0
Dominic Bess To Keshav Maharaj
Flatter one one middle and leg, Maharaj works it to square leg.
End Of The Over 60 : 97/6
1 Runs
  • 059.1
  • 059.2
  • 059.3
  • 159.4
  • 059.5
  • 059.6
V. Philander
8 (42)
K. Maharaj
5 (21)
J. Root
18-11-26-4
59.6
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Flighted delivery on middle, Philander nudges it towards the leg side.
59.5
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Loopy delivery on middle, Philander keeps it out.
59.4
1
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on off, Maharaj plays it towards covers for a single.
59.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy delivery on middle, Maharaj blocks it off the front foot.
59.2
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on off, Maharaj keeps it out.
59.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted delivery on middle, Maharaj defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 59 : 96/6
3 Runs
  • 058.1
  • 258.2
  • 158.3
  • 058.4
  • 058.5
  • 058.6
V. Philander
8 (40)
K. Maharaj
4 (17)
M. Wood
11-4-23-2
58.6
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Good length ball down the leg side, Philander looks to flick but misses it altogether. Wood appeals for a caught behind but the umpire gives it not out.
58.5
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
DROPPED! Stokes and his butter fingers! Short of a length ball on the pads, Philander pulls but it goes straight into the hands of Stokes at square leg. The ball goes quickly to him causing him to drop it.
58.4
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Back of a length ball on middle and leg, Philander works it to the leg side.
58.3
1
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Good length ball on off, Maharaj is solid in defense and goes so towards cover. The batters take a single.
58.2
2
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
EDGY! Full delivery on off, Maharaj looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and the ball goes through the gully region for a couple.
58.1
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Full delivery outside off, Maharaj shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 58 : 93/6
5 Runs
  • 057.1
  • 157.2
  • 057.3
  • 057.4
  • 057.5
  • 457.6
V. Philander
8 (37)
K. Maharaj
1 (14)
J. Root
17-11-25-4
57.6
4
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
FOUR! Tossed up delivery on middle, Philander flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
57.5
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
On off, Philander blocks it off the back foot.
57.4
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Floated delivery on off, Philander plays it towards mid off.
57.3
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Loopy delivery on off, Philander defends it off the back foot.
57.2
1
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Flighted delivery on middle, Maharaj plays it towards covers for a single.
57.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on off, Maharaj defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 57 : 88/6
1 Runs
  • 056.1
  • 056.2
  • 056.3
  • 056.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
  • 056.7
V. Philander
4 (33)
K. Maharaj
0 (12)
M. Wood
10-4-19-2
56.6
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Outside off, Philander shoulders arms to this one.
56.5
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
On a good length on middle, Philander blocks it off the back foot.
56.5
wd
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, Philander ducks under it.
56.4
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Short delivery on middle, Philander pulls it towards square leg.
56.3
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle and leg, Philander ducks under it.
56.2
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Shortish in length on middle and leg, Philander pulls it to square leg where Stokes makes a good diving stop.
56.1
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Short ball down the leg side, Philander looks to pull but it takes the gloves and the ball goes rolling to the keeper.
End Of The Over 56 : 87/6
0 Runs
  • 055.1
  • 055.2
  • 055.3
  • 055.4
  • 055.5
  • 055.6
K. Maharaj
0 (12)
V. Philander
4 (27)
J. Root
16-10-20-4
55.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy delivery on middle, Maharaj blocks it well.
55.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on off, Maharaj blocks it off the front foot.
55.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on middle and leg, Maharaj looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Later on Ball Tracker shows that it would have been umpire's call. Both the teams don't have any reviews.
55.3
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy delivery on off, Maharaj punches it to point.
55.2
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on middle, Maharaj blocks it off the back foot.
55.1
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on middle, Maharaj defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 55 : 87/6
0 Runs
  • 054.1
  • 054.2
  • 054.3
  • 054.4
  • 054.5
  • 054.6
V. Philander
4 (27)
K. Maharaj
0 (6)
M. Wood
9-2-19-2
54.6
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Bowls a bouncer, Philander lets it sail through to the keeper.
54.5
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Bowls a bumper, Philander ducks under it.
54.4
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Philander looks to defend but misses it.
54.3
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Bowls a bouncer, Philander does well to duck under it.
54.2
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Good length delivery on off, Philander defends it out.
54.1
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
On a good length on middle, Philander blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 54 : 87/6
1 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 053.2
  • 153.3
  • 053.4
  • 053.5
  • 053.6
K. Maharaj
0 (6)
V. Philander
4 (21)
J. Root
15-10-20-4
53.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on off, Maharaj blocks it off the front foot.
53.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Tossed up delivery on middle, Maharaj keeps it out.
53.4
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy delivery on off, Keshav defends it off the back foot.
53.3
1
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Flighted delivery on middle, Philander drives it through mid on for a run.
53.2
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Full delivery on middle, Philander drives it towards mid on.
53.1
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Tossed up delivery on leg, Philander looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
End Of The Over 53 : 86/6
3 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 252.4
  • 152.5
  • 052.6
K. Maharaj
0 (3)
V. Philander
3 (18)
M. Wood
8-2-19-2
52.6
0
Mark Wood To Keshav Maharaj
Outside off, Maharaj offers no shot to this one.
52.5
1
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
The batsman has worked it off his pads behind square. One run added to the total.
52.4
2
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
NOT OUT! Full delivery on off, Philander drives it through covers. The fielder picks the ball and throws it at the bowler's end where Mark Wood takes the bails off. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Maharaj was well in. The batsmen get two runs.
52.3
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Short delivery on off, Philander stands tall and defends it off the back foot.
52.2
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Outside off, Philander offers no shot to this one.
52.1
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
DROPPED! This was a tough, tough chance for Dominic Sibley. Short of a length ball on middle, Philander rocks on his back foot and then pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Sibley over there jumps and attempts to go for the catch with one hand. The ball touches the fingers and lobs off behind him.
End Of The Over 52 : 83/6
0 Runs
  • 051.1
  • 051.2
  • 051.3
  • W 51.4
  • 051.5
  • 051.6
K. Maharaj
0 (2)
V. Philander
0 (13)
J. Root
14-9-19-4
51.6
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Full delivery on off, Maharaj drives it towards mid off.
51.5
0
Joe Root To Keshav Maharaj
Floated delivery on middle, Maharaj blocks it off the back foot.
Keshav Maharaj is the new batsman in.
51.4
W
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Root gets his fourth and he gets the South African skipper. Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis looks to defend but it seems to go off the inside edge onto the pads. It lobs to short leg where Pope takes another brilliant catch. Faf du Plessis thinks and then decides to go for the review. Probably in desperation. The replays roll in and the Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there was a big inside edge on this one. Wonder how did Faf du Plessis did not feel the edge. This is a massive wicket for England.
An appeal for catch at short leg! Faf takes the review.
51.3
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
51.2
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket.
51.1
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 51 : 83/5
0 Runs
  • 050.1
  • 050.2
  • 050.3
  • 050.4
  • 050.5
  • 050.6
V. Philander
0 (13)
du Plessis
36 (119)
M. Wood
7-1-16-2
50.6
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Length delivery down the leg side, Philander looks to flick but misses it. The keeper appeals for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head.
50.5
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Wood bowls it on a good length on middle, Philander defends it off the back foot.
50.4
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Bowls a bumper, Philander does well to duck under it.
50.3
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Bowls a bouncer, Philander lets it sail through to the keeper.
50.2
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
Good length delivery on middle, Philander defends it off the back foot.
50.1
0
Mark Wood To Vernon Philander
On a good length on off, Philander defends it out.
End Of The Over 50 : 83/5
4 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 449.5
  • 049.6
du Plessis
36 (119)
V. Philander
0 (7)
J. Root
13-9-19-3
49.6
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on leg, du Plessis offers no shot and pads it away.
49.5
4
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, du Plessis pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
49.4
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on middle, du Plessis drives it back towards the bowler.
49.3
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, du Plessis blocks it off the front foot.
49.2
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis drives it towards mid on.
49.1
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 49 : 79/5
5 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 448.3
  • 048.4
  • 048.5
  • 148.6
du Plessis
32 (113)
V. Philander
0 (7)
M. Wood
6-1-16-2
48.6
1
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on middle, Faf flicks it towards square leg for a single.
48.5
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, du Plessis offers no shot to this one.
48.4
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on off, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
48.3
4
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
EDGY FOUR! Full delivery on off, du Plessis looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
48.2
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on middle, Faf offers a solid defense on this one.
48.1
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
On a good length on off, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
Mark Wood to bowl. 5-1-11-2 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 48 : 74/5
0 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 047.4
  • 047.5
  • 047.6
V. Philander
0 (7)
du Plessis
27 (107)
J. Root
12-8-15-3
47.6
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Flighted delivery on middle, Philander keeps it out.
47.5
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Tossed up delivery on off, Philander blocks it off the front foot.
47.4
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Floated delivery on middle, Philander flicks it to mid-wicket.
47.3
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Loopy delivery on middle, Vernon nudges it towards the leg side.
47.2
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Flighted delivery on middle, Philander keeps it out.
47.1
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Tossed up delivery on off, Philander blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 47 : 74/5
0 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
du Plessis
27 (107)
V. Philander
0 (1)
D. Bess
17-8-17-0
46.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket.
46.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, Faf blocks it well.
46.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis nudges it towards the leg side.
46.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
46.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it out.
46.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 46 : 74/5
0 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • W 45.5
  • 045.6
V. Philander
0 (1)
du Plessis
27 (101)
J. Root
11-7-15-3
45.6
0
Joe Root To Vernon Philander
Full delivery on off, Philande drives it towards mid off.
Vernon Philander is the next batsman in.
45.5
W
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ohh de Kock! What have you done? Not a shot you play when you are trying to save a Test match. Probably the worst shot of his career. First attacking shot in this innings and he has to go. Excellent catch by Mark Wood as well. Tossed up delivery on off, de Kock goes for a big heave but it can only take an outside edge. It goes uppishly towards point where Mark Wood jumps and takes a stunner of a catch. Root gets his third wicket but must have to say that Quinton de Kock has gifted his wicket to the visitors. Faf and the coach will not be happy.
45.4
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, de Kock blocks it off the back foot.
45.3
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery outside off, Quinton offers no shot to this one.
45.2
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery on middle, Quinton keeps it out.
45.1
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Outside off, de Kock offers no shot to this one.
End Of The Over 45 : 74/4
2 Runs
  • 144.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 144.6
de Kock
3 (21)
du Plessis
27 (101)
D. Bess
16-8-17-0
44.6
1
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on middle, de Kock drives it through mid on for a run.
44.5
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery on middle, Quinton blocks it off the back foot.
44.4
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on off, Quinton punches it to point.
44.3
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on middle, Quinton drives it towards mid off.
44.2
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on middle, de Kock drives it back towards the bowler.
44.1
1
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, de Kock flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
Drinks Break!
End Of The Over 44 : 72/4
0 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
de Kock
2 (16)
du Plessis
26 (100)
J. Root
10-6-15-2
43.6
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on off, de Kock looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
43.5
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, de Kock looks to defend but misses it.
43.4
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on middle, Quinton blocks it off the front foot.
43.3
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Full delivery on off, de Kock drives it to covers.
43.2
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery on middle, Quinton blocks it off the back foot.
43.1
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Tossed up delivery on off, de Kock defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 43 : 72/4
1 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 042.4
  • 142.5
  • 042.6
du Plessis
26 (100)
de Kock
2 (10)
D. Bess
15-8-15-0
42.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
On middle, Faf flicks it towards the leg side.
42.5
1
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Tossed up delivery on middle, de Kock flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
42.4
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on middle, Quinton blocks it off the front foot.
42.3
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery on off, Quinton keeps it out.
42.2
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery on off, de Kock defends it off the back foot.
42.1
0
Dominic Bess To Quinton de Kock
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
End Of The Over 42 : 71/4
5 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 041.5
  • 441.6
du Plessis
26 (99)
de Kock
1 (5)
J. Root
9-6-15-2
41.6
4
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Excellent shot. Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
41.5
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on off, du Plessis drives it towards mid off.
41.4
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, the skipper looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
41.3
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf defends it off the front foot.
41.2
1
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery on middle, Quinton flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
41.1
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on middle, de Kock blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 41 : 66/4
0 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
du Plessis
22 (95)
de Kock
0 (3)
D. Bess
14-7-14-0
40.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
40.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it out.
40.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
40.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis keeps it out.
40.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf offers a solid defense on this one.
40.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis nudges it towards the leg side.
End Of The Over 40 : 66/4
0 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • W 39.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
de Kock
0 (3)
du Plessis
22 (89)
J. Root
8-5-10-2
39.6
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Quinton looks to defend but misses it.
39.5
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Floated delivery on off, de Kock looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes safely towards first slip on one bounce.
39.4
0
Joe Root To Quinton de Kock
Flighted delivery outside off, de Kock looks to defend but misses it.
Quinton de Kock is the new batsman in.
39.3
W
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a stunner of a catch by Ollie Pope. Tossed up delivery on middle, van der Dussen looks to defend off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It lobs to short leg where Pope dives to his left and takes a one-handed catch. That is an excellent take by the youngster.
39.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated delivery on middle, van der Dussen keeps it out.
39.1
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle and leg, van der Dussen looks to defend but gets it off the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side.
End Of The Over 39 : 66/3
0 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
du Plessis
22 (89)
Rassie van der
10 (33)
D. Bess
13-6-14-0
38.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Bess bowls it down the leg side, du Plessis leaves it alone.
38.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on off, Faf offers a forward defense on this one.
38.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis nudges it towards the leg side.
38.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
38.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, the skipper blocks it off the front foot.
38.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 38 : 66/3
0 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
Rassie van der
10 (33)
du Plessis
22 (83)
J. Root
7-4-10-1
37.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on off, van der Dussen defends it towards mid off.
37.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up delivery on middle, van der Dussen defends it out.
37.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated delivery on off, Rassie blocks it off the back foot.
37.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on off, van der Dussen keeps it out.
37.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle, Rassie defends it out.
37.1
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up delivery on off, van der Dussen blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 37 : 66/3
6 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 636.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
du Plessis
22 (83)
Rassie van der
10 (27)
D. Bess
12-6-14-0
36.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
On off, du Plessis offers a solid defense on this one.
36.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, Faf flicks it towards the leg side.
36.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket.
36.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
36.2
6
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
SIX! Nice shot. Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis comes down the track and lofts it over long on for a biggie.
36.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis keeps it out.
End Of The Over 36 : 60/3
6 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 635.5
  • 035.6
Rassie van der
10 (27)
du Plessis
16 (77)
J. Root
6-4-10-1
35.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman has offered no stroke to an incoming delivery.
35.5
6
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! Amazing shot. Short delivery on middle, van der Dussen pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
35.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman has played it fine down the leg side.
35.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle, Rassie blocks it off the front foot.
35.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
35.1
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
NOT OUT! It is missing the off stump and South Africa retain their review. Tossed up delivery on off, van der Dussen looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Rassie van der Dussen takes the review. Replays show that there is nothing on Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call and it is missing the off stump.
An appeal for lbw! Rassie takes the review. That could be missing the off stump.
End Of The Over 35 : 54/3
0 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 034.2
  • 034.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
du Plessis
16 (77)
Rassie van der
4 (21)
D. Bess
11-5-8-0
34.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
34.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis tucks it towards mid-wicket.
34.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, Faf offers a solid defense on this one.
34.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
34.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, Faf flicks it to mid-wicket.
34.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 34 : 54/3
0 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
Rassie van der
4 (21)
du Plessis
16 (71)
J. Root
5-3-4-1
33.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, van der Dussen defends it towards first slip.
33.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Root bowls it down the leg side, Rassie lets it go.
33.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle, van der Dussen looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
33.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on off, van der Dussen taps it towards point.
33.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated delivery down the leg side, van der Dussen lets it go.
33.1
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up delivery on middle, Rassie blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 33 : 54/3
4 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 432.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
du Plessis
16 (71)
Rassie van der
4 (15)
D. Bess
10-5-8-0
32.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
32.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, the skipper blocks it off the back foot.
32.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, du Plessis blocks it off the back foot.
32.3
4
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Good shot. Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
32.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
32.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 32 : 50/3
4 Runs
  • 431.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
Rassie van der
4 (15)
du Plessis
12 (65)
J. Root
4-3-4-1
31.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on off, van der Dussen keeps it out.
31.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, van der Dussen looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one.
31.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery on off, Rassie drives it towards mid off.
31.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on off, van der Dussen defends it off the back foot.
31.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Loopy delivery on middle, Rassie nudges it towards the leg side.
31.1
4
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on middle, van der Dussen flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 31 : 46/3
0 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
du Plessis
12 (65)
Rassie van der
0 (9)
D. Bess
9-4-4-0
30.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
30.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket.
30.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
30.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
The batsman works it down the leg side.
30.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
NOT OUT! That was a poor review from England. Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Replays show there is nothing on Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the leg stump. The visitors have lost both their reviews.
30.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
End Of The Over 30 : 46/3
0 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
Rassie van der
0 (9)
du Plessis
12 (59)
J. Root
3-2-0-1
29.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
BEATEN! Floated delivery outside off, van der Dussen looks to defend but misses it.
29.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated delivery on middle, Rassie keeps it out.
29.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman offers no stroke and is wrapped on the pads.
29.3
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle, van der Dussen defends it towards the leg side.
29.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman works it down the leg side.
29.1
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up delivery down the leg side, van der Dussen lets it go.
End Of The Over 29 : 46/3
2 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 2 B 28.5
  • 028.6
du Plessis
12 (59)
Rassie van der
0 (3)
D. Bess
8-3-4-0
28.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
28.5
b
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery down the leg side, Faf looks to flick but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where he fails to collect it. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen pick up a couple. The umpire gives it as byes.
28.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis blocks it well.
28.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on off, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
28.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Bess bowls it down the leg side, du Plessis lets it go.
28.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 28 : 44/3
0 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • W 27.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
Rassie van der
0 (3)
du Plessis
12 (53)
J. Root
2-1-0-1
27.6
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on middle, van der Dussen flicks it to mid-wicket.
27.5
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
27.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
NOT OUT! Now England lose their review. Tossed up delivery on middle, Rassie looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. England take the review. Replays show that there is nothing on Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows that it is going over the stumps.
An appeal for lbw! Joe Root takes the review. There seems to be an inside edge.
We are back for the final session of Day 4. The players are out in the middle. Faf du Plessis will be joined by Rassie van der Dussen. Joe Root will finish his over.
It has been a fine session for England. They have picked two wickets in this session. They have kept it tight and have not given easy runs in this session. On the other hand, South Africa have just lost Pieter Malan before Tea. Will England be able to wrap up the Test in the next session or will South Africa fight hard to take it till Day 5? Join us in a bit to find out.
27.3
W
Joe Root To Pieter Malan OUT!
OUT! LBW! The hosts lose their review. Tossed up delivery on middle, Malan looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Malan consults with Faf and then takes the review. Replays show that there is nothing on Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows that it is hitting the middle stump. Malan walks back and also, IT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4!
An appeal for lbw! Malan takes the review. Ball Tracker shows it is three reds and Malan has to walk back.
27.2
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
The batsman works it down the leg side.
27.1
0
Joe Root To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on middle, Malan defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 27 : 44/2
1 Runs
  • 126.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
du Plessis
12 (53)
P. Malan
12 (76)
D. Bess
7-3-4-0
26.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on off, Faf defends it off the back foot.
26.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
On middle, du Plessis nudges it towards the leg side.
26.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the front foot.
26.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis flicks it towards mid-wicket.
26.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis keeps it out.
26.1
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan punches it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 43/2
0 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
du Plessis
12 (48)
P. Malan
11 (75)
J. Root
1-0-0-0
25.6
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, du Plessis looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
25.5
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on off, du Plessis blocks it off the back foot.
25.4
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
The batsman works it down the leg side.
25.3
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
25.2
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, Faf keeps it out.
25.1
0
Joe Root To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
Joe Root is into the attack.
End Of The Over 25 : 43/2
4 Runs
  • 424.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
P. Malan
11 (75)
du Plessis
12 (42)
B. Stokes
5-2-9-0
24.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on off, Malan blocks it well.
24.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Bowls a bouncer, Malan looks to duck but gets hit on the arm.
24.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Malan defends it towards covers.
24.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on middle, Malan keeps it out.
24.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
24.1
4
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, Malan drives it through mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 24 : 39/2
1 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
du Plessis
12 (42)
P. Malan
7 (69)
D. Bess
6-3-3-0
23.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
23.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, Faf defends it to mid-wicket.
23.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, Faf nudges it towards the leg side.
23.3
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on off, Malan punches it through point for a single.
23.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flighted delivery on off, Malan punches it to point.
23.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on middle, Malan keeps it out.
End Of The Over 23 : 38/2
0 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
du Plessis
12 (39)
P. Malan
6 (66)
B. Stokes
4-1-5-0
22.6
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on middle, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
22.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Bowls a bouncer, du Plessis does well to duck under it.
22.4
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Length delivery on off, du Plessis taps it towards the off side.
22.3
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on off, Faf blocks it off the back foot.
22.2
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
On a length on middle, du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket.
22.1
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, du Plessis offers no shot to this one.
End Of The Over 22 : 37/2
2 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
du Plessis
12 (33)
P. Malan
6 (66)
D. Bess
5-3-2-0
21.6
b
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Short delivery on leg, du Plessis looks to pull but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Buttler fails to collect it cleanly. It goes past him towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a bye.
21.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, Faf nudges it towards the leg side.
21.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
21.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on middle, Faf defends it off the front foot.
21.2
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan drives it towards covers for a single.
21.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Full toss on off, Malan comes forward and drives it to covers.
End Of The Over 21 : 36/2
1 Runs
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
du Plessis
12 (29)
P. Malan
5 (64)
B. Stokes
3-1-5-0
20.6
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on off, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
20.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Bowls a bumper, du Plessis does well to duck under it.
20.4
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, Faf offers no shot to this one.
20.3
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
On a good length on middle, du Plessis looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
20.2
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Short of a length delivery, du Plessis looks to defend but gets hit on the glove.
20.1
1
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a length on middle, Malan flicks it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 35/2
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
du Plessis
12 (24)
P. Malan
4 (63)
D. Bess
4-2-1-0
19.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on off, Faf defends it off the front foot.
19.5
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
On middle, du Plessis keeps it out.
19.4
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Loopy delivery on off, Faf defends it off the front foot.
19.3
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Flighted delivery on off, du Plessis blocks it off the back foot.
19.2
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, Faf flicks it towards short leg.
19.1
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up delivery on middle, du Plessis drives it back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 19 : 35/2
0 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
P. Malan
4 (63)
du Plessis
12 (18)
B. Stokes
2-0-4-0
18.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Short delivery on off, Malan stands tall and defends it off the back foot.
18.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a good length on middle, Malan offers a forward defense on this one.
18.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
18.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
On a good length and outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
18.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
18.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pieter Malan
Stokes bowls a bumper, Malan does well to duck under it.
End Of The Over 18 : 35/2
1 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
du Plessis
12 (18)
P. Malan
4 (57)
D. Bess
3-2-1-0
17.6
0
Dominic Bess To Faf du Plessis
Floated delivery on middle, du Plessis looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
17.5
1
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up on off, Malan guides it towards third man for a single.
17.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated delivery on middle and leg, Malan nudges it towards the leg side.
17.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on middle, Malan blocks it off the back foot.
17.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flighted delivery on off, Malan looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip on one bounce.
17.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on middle, Malan defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 17 : 34/2
4 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
du Plessis
12 (17)
P. Malan
3 (52)
B. Stokes
1-0-4-0
16.6
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
On a good length and outside off, du Plessis does not bother to play at that.
16.5
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, du Plessis leaves it alone.
16.4
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on middle, Faf offers a back foot defense on this one.
16.3
2
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
On a good length on off, du Plessis pushes it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
16.2
0
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, Faf offers no shot to this one.
16.1
2
Ben Stokes To Faf du Plessis
Short delivery on leg, du Plessis nudges it towards fine leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.
Ben Stokes is into the attack.
End Of The Over 16 : 30/2
0 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
P. Malan
3 (52)
du Plessis
8 (11)
D. Bess
2-1-0-0
15.6
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated delivery on middle, Malan comes down the track and blocks it.
15.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan blocks it off the back foot.
15.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flighted delivery on middle, Malan nudges it towards the leg side.
15.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on middle, Malan blocks it off the back foot.
15.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan drives it to mid off.
15.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan drives it to covers.
End Of The Over 15 : 30/2
4 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
  • 014.6
du Plessis
8 (11)
P. Malan
3 (46)
M. Wood
5-1-11-2
14.6
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery just outside off, Faf offers no shot to this one.
14.5
4
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on off, du Plessis punches it through covers for a boundary.
14.4
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Bowls a bumper, du Plessis ducks under it.
14.3
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, du Plessis shoulders arms to this one.
14.2
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
On a good length and outside off, Faf defends it off the back foot.
14.1
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Bowls a bouncer, du Plessis lets it sail through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 14 : 26/2
0 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
P. Malan
3 (46)
du Plessis
4 (5)
D. Bess
1-0-0-0
13.6
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
13.5
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
On middle, Malan keeps it out.
13.4
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Floated delivery on middle, Malan defends it off the back foot.
13.3
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Loopy delivery on off, Malan blocks it off the front foot.
13.2
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Flighted delivery on middle, Malan looks to defend but gets it off the pads. It goes towards short leg where the fielder takes the catch and appeals. Replays show that it came off the pad.
13.1
0
Dominic Bess To Pieter Malan
Tossed up delivery on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
Dominic Bess is into the attack.
End Of The Over 13 : 26/2
4 Runs
  • W 12.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
du Plessis
4 (5)
P. Malan
3 (40)
M. Wood
4-1-7-2
12.6
4
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Full toss on off, du Plessis looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
12.5
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Full delivery on off, du Plessis drives it to covers.
12.4
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Bowls a bouncer, du Plessis does well to duck under it.
12.3
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
Good length delivery on off, Faf keeps it out.
12.2
0
Mark Wood To Faf du Plessis
On a good length on off, du Plessis defends it off the front foot.
Faf du Plessis, the skipper, is the next batsman in.
12.1
W
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Mark Wood gets his second wicket of the innings. On a good length on leg, Hamza looks to flick but gets a faint knick. It goes towards the keeper where Buttler takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps. The hosts are in big trouble now.
End Of The Over 12 : 22/1
2 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 211.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
P. Malan
3 (40)
Z. Hamza
2 (11)
S. Broad
6-3-5-0
11.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on middle, Malan blocks it off the back foot.
11.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
11.4
2
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on middle, Malan drives it back towards the bowler where Broad tries to stop it with his feet but fails to do so. It hits his feet and goes towards mid off. The batsmen get two runs.
11.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan drives it towards mid off.
11.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
11.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan does not bother to play at that.
End Of The Over 11 : 20/1
2 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 210.6
Z. Hamza
2 (11)
P. Malan
1 (34)
M. Wood
3-1-3-1
10.6
2
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Length delivery on off, Hamza pushes it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
10.5
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
On a length on middle, Hamza flicks it towards short leg.
10.4
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Bowls a bouncer, Hamza lets it sail through to the keeper.
10.3
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! On a good length and just outside off, Hamza looks to defend but misses it. It just misses the off stump by a whisker.
10.2
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Wood bowls it down the leg side, Hamza lets it go.
10.1
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Good length delivery on middle, Hamza blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 10 : 18/1
0 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
P. Malan
1 (34)
Z. Hamza
0 (5)
S. Broad
5-2-3-0
9.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
9.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length and outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
9.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery outside off, Malan offers no shot to this one.
9.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Full delivery on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
9.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan does not bother to play at that.
9.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 9 : 18/1
0 Runs
  • W 8.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
Z. Hamza
0 (5)
P. Malan
1 (28)
M. Wood
2-0-1-1
8.6
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Length delivery down the leg side, Hamza looks to flick but misses it.
8.5
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Short delivery on leg, Hamza looks to nudge but gets hit on the arm.
8.4
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
On a length on middle, Hamza flicks it to square leg.
8.3
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
Bowls a bouncer, Hamza does well to duck under it.
8.2
0
Mark Wood To Zubayr Hamza
On a good length and outside off, Hamza shoulders arms to this one.
Zubayr Hamza is the new batsman in.
8.1
W
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! That one nipped back in. On a good length on off, Elgar looks to defend but misses it. It hits the pad and then hits the middle stump. This is excellent bowling from Wood.
End Of The Over 8 : 18/0
2 Runs
  • 2 NB 7.1
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
P. Malan
1 (28)
D. Elgar
15 (21)
S. Broad
4-2-3-0
7.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery outside off, Malan lets it go.
7.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan leaves it alone.
7.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length and outside off, Malan offers no shot to this one.
7.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
7.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on off, Malan blocks it well.
7.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
7.1
nb
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
NO BALL! Broad oversteps! On a length on middle, Elgar flicks it through square leg for a single.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 7 : 16/0
1 Runs
  • 16.1
D. Elgar
14 (20)
P. Malan
1 (22)
M. Wood
1-0-1-0
6.6
1
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
On a good length on off, Elgar taps it towards point and takes a quick single.
The players are out in the middle. Mark Wood will complete his over, Elgar will be on strike.
We are scheduled a 1410 local restart which is just a few minutes away. That though if it does not start to rain again.
Update 1400 local - Not sure if I should be writing this with excitement but still, GREAT NEWS! The covers are coming off and we could have a resumption quickly WEATHER PERMITTED though!
Update 1352 local (1152 GMT) - Guess what? The rain had stopped, the umpires were done with their inspection, we also had a start time but the rains arrived once again to keep us waiting again...
Update 1330 local (1130 GMT) - The rain did stop for a while, the covers did come off for while, we did get happy for a while but then, the rain comes back and wipes the smile off our faces. On come the covers and we continue to wait.
Update 1306 local (1106 GMT) - The covers had come off but once again the rain has returned and the covers are back on.
Update 1239 local (1039 GMT) - The second session should have started but it is still raining and the covers are still in place.
It is a session where England have dominated by picking the remaining wickets of the hosts. South Africa have started their second innings on a cautious note and have done well to not lose a wicket. After that the rain-break came and it has currently stopped the game.
South Africa have done well to not lose any wicket in their second innings. They have played with composure till now. Earlier in the day, England had quickly taken 4 wickets and wrapped up South Africa's first innings.
Update 1152 local (0952 GMT) - The covers had come off but again it has started to rain and Lunch has been taken.
Update 1145 local (0945 GMT) - It seems the rain had stopped but it has again returned. The covers had come off but again the covers are back on.
Update 1105 Local (0905 GMT) - And that is it. The rain has arrived and the players are coming off while the covers are being brought on by the groundsmen. A huge sigh of relief for the South Africans though as they have not lost a wicket but as things stand, have more than 5 sessions to play, weather permitting.
6.5
0
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
Elgar goes back in his crease and defends it off the back foot.
6.4
0
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
Beauty! Length ball just outside off, Elgar looks to go on the back foot and defend but misses the line of the delivery.
6.3
0
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
Another length ball on off, defended solidly by Elgar.
6.2
0
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
Length ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot towards the off side.
6.1
0
Mark Wood To Dean Elgar
Length ball down the leg side, Elgar looks to flick but misses.
Mark Wood is into the attack now.
Now the cameramen have started to cover their cameras with protective gear, expecting heavy rain to arrive anytime soon.
End Of The Over 6 : 15/0
1 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
P. Malan
1 (22)
D. Elgar
13 (14)
S. Curran
3-0-13-0
5.6
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
5.5
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Another fullish ball on off, worked towards the man at short cover.
5.4
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Fullish ball on off, driven towards the man at mid off.
5.3
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length ball on middle and off, Malan comes forward and defends it off the front foot.
5.2
0
Sam Curran To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on middle and off, Malan defends it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
5.1
1
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Length ball around middle and leg, worked towards the square leg region for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 14/0
2 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
P. Malan
1 (17)
D. Elgar
12 (13)
S. Broad
3-2-1-0
4.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a length on middle, Malan flicks it to mid-wicket.
4.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on off, Malan defends it towards the off side.
4.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan offers no shot to this one.
4.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on off, Malan defends it off the front foot.
4.2
lb
Stuart Broad To Dean Elgar
Length delivery on middle, Elgar looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
We can see showers coming towards the ground from afar. The clouds look to be pretty dark with the skies already overcast.
4.1
1
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a length on off, Malan taps it towards point and takes a quick single.
End Of The Over 4 : 12/0
4 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
D. Elgar
12 (12)
P. Malan
0 (12)
S. Curran
2-0-12-0
3.6
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Full delivery on middle, Elgar drives it towards mid on.
3.5
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a good length on off, Elgar offers a solid defense on this one.
3.4
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Good length delivery on middle, Elgar blocks it off the back foot.
3.3
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a good length on off, Dean defends it off the back foot.
3.2
4
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Poor delivery from Sam Curran. Length delivery on leg, Elgar flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
3.1
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a good length on off, Elgar defends it back towards the bowler where Curran collects the ball and throws it back towards the striker's end but misses and the keeper collects it.
End Of The Over 3 : 8/0
0 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
P. Malan
0 (12)
D. Elgar
8 (6)
S. Broad
2-1-0-0
2.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Another one which is outside off, comfortably left alone by Malan.
2.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
2.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Malan goes back in his crease and defends the ball off the back foot.
2.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Just outside off, left alone by Malan.
2.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Another length ball just around middle and off, Malan looks to defend but is hit near the box. Painful blow that!
2.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Length ball on off, defended with soft hands by Malan.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
8 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
D. Elgar
8 (6)
P. Malan
0 (6)
S. Curran
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Length delivery on leg, Elgar flicks it to square leg.
1.5
4
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
EDGE AND FOUR! On a good length on middle, Elgar looks to push it down the ground but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
1.4
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
Good length delivery on off, Dean blocks it off the front foot.
1.3
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a good length on middle, Elgar looks to defend off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
1.2
4
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on leg, Elgar flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
1.1
0
Sam Curran To Dean Elgar
On a good length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
Sam Curran to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
P. Malan
0 (6)
D. Elgar
0 (0)
S. Broad
1-0-0-0
0.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Malan looks to defend but misses it.
0.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length on middle, Malan defends it off the back foot.
0.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Good length delivery on off, Malan blocks it off the front foot.
0.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
0.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
On a good length and outside off, Malan shoulders arms to this one.
0.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pieter Malan
Broad starts with a good length on off, Malan punches it towards mid on.
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Match Info
  • Venue St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat South Africa by an innings and 53 runs
  • Player of the Match Ollie Pope
  • Umpire Rod Tucker (AUS), Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Joel Wilson (WI)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England 224/4 in 90.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (81.1 ovs): SA against B Stokes (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, ENG: 2)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 52 off 98 balls between B Stokes (21) and O Pope (29)
  • England 200/4 in 80.5 overs
  • New ball taken: England 192/4 in 80.1 overs
  • Drinks: England 174/4 in 73.0 overs
  • B Stokes dropped on 11 by P Malan in 67.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (65.1 ovs): SA against Ben Stokes (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Referral 2 (63.2 ovs): SA against Ben Stokes (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, ENG: 2) (Retained)
  • Referral 1 (61.4 ovs): SA against J Denly (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Tea: England 117/2 in 58.0 overs
  • England 103/1 in 48.2 overs
  • Drinks: England 95/1 in 44.0 overs
  • Lunch: England 61/0 in 27.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 116 balls between Z Crawley (18) and D Sibley (21)
  • England 50/0 in 19.2 overs
  • Drinks: England 30/0 in 14.0 overs
  • Dane Paterson makes his Test debut for South Africa
  • Stumps: South Africa 60/2 in 18.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between D Elgar (32) and P Malan (18)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 11.3 overs
  • Innings Break: England 499/9 dec in 152.0 overs
  • K Maharaj 6th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/180 (58.0)
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between O Pope (18) and M Wood (35)
  • England 450/8 in 147.4 overs
  • Tea: England 426/8 in 143.2 overs
  • O Pope maiden hundred: 100 runs in 190 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 75 balls between O Pope (13) and S Curran (35)
  • England 400/6 in 138.1 overs
  • Drinks: England 373/6 in 132.0 overs
  • England 350/4 in 122.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 200 off 338 balls between B Stokes (114) and O Pope (78)
  • Lunch: England 335/4 in 117.0 overs
  • Referral 5 (113.4 ovs): O Pope against SA (LBW) Successful (SA: 0, ENG: 2)
  • B Stokes 9th Test hundred: 100 runs in 174 balls (10x4) (2x6)
  • Ben Stokes completes 4000 runs in Test
  • England 300/4 in 103.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 151 off 236 balls between B Stokes (81) and O Pope (63)
  • Drinks: England 296/4 in 103.0 overs
  • England 252/4 in 95.5 overs
  • O Pope 3rd Test fifty: 53 runs in 93 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 101 off 188 balls between B Stokes (48) and O Pope (49)
  • B Stokes 22nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 102 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Rain Stoppage: England 224/4 in 90.0 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 208/6 in 82.0 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 208/6 in 81.3 overs
  • Q de Kock dropped on 63 by B Stokes in 80.4 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 85 balls between Q de Kock (25) and V Philander (25)
  • South Africa 200/6 in 74.0 overs
  • Q de Kock dropped on 56 by B Stokes in 72.4 overs
  • Q de Kock 20th Test fifty: 52 runs in 94 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 154/5 in 62.0 overs
  • South Africa 150/5 in 56.2 overs
  • Q de Kock dropped on 30 by B Stokes in 55.6 overs
  • A Nortje dropped on 14 by O Pope in 44.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 113/5 in 43.2 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 113/5 in 43.2 overs
  • D Bess maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/41 (17.3)
  • R Dussen dropped on 24 by O Pope in 41.1 overs
  • South Africa 103/4 in 39.5 overs
  • A Nortje dropped on 3 by J Root in 14.4 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 78/4 in 33.0 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 102/6 in 62.0 overs
  • V Philander dropped on 8 by B Stokes in 58.5 overs
  • V Philander dropped on 0 by D Sibley in 52.1 overs
  • South Africa 83/6: du Plessis c Ollie Pope b Joe Root 36(123)
  • Referral 5 (51.4 ovs): du Plessis against Eng (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, ENG: 0)
  • Drinks: South Africa 72/4 in 44.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (35.1 ovs): R Dussen against Eng (LBW) Successful (SA: 1, ENG: 0)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 31.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (30.2 ovs): Eng against du Plessis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 0)
  • Referral 2 (27.4 ovs): Eng against R Dussen (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 1)
  • Tea: South Africa 44/3 in 27.3 overs
  • South Africa 44/3: P Malan lbw b J Root 12(79)
  • Referral 1 (27.3 ovs): P Malan against Eng (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 15/0 in 6.5 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 15/0 in 6.5 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 15/0 in 6.5 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 209/10 in 86.4 overs
  • 10th wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between K Maharaj (27) and D Paterson (17)
  • South Africa 203/9 in 83.2 overs
  • K Maharaj 2nd Test fifty: 51 runs in 90 balls (7x4) (2x6)
  • New ball taken: South Africa 156/9 in 80.1 overs
  • South Africa 150/9 in 79.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 145/9 in 78.0 overs
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