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Match Ended
Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
, Aug 07, 2024
233&201/5 (56.2)
357&173/3d
West Indies drew with South Africa
% Chance to Win
WI
SA
DRAW
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Right then, that's a wrap on the first Test of the 2024 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy. Despite the weather interruptions, we witnessed some compelling cricket. South Africa will be disappointed with the outcome, especially after having the upper hand for most of the match. The wicket did not deteriorate as much as typical Day 5 surfaces do, and credit to the West Indies for their resilience. They managed to secure a draw despite being under pressure, with a standout contribution from Alick Athanaze. The series is set for an exciting conclusion in the second and final Test starting on Thursday, August 15, at the Guyana National Stadium. We hope for better weather and more thrilling cricket. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). As always, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Kraigg Brathwaite the skipper of West Indies says that he is happy with the intent shown on Day 5. Adds that they believed that they could get runs and they knew it wasn't going to be an easy chase but it was great to see how the batters came up to the challenge and the confidence will only grow hereon. Further talks about the collapse in the first innings and says it's all about belief and planning and when playing against world-class bowlers who are consistent, they have to take note of how Alick Athanaze played and executed the plans. Concludes that they will assess a few things for the next game and look to come back stronger.
The captain of South Africa, Temba Bavuma says that they tried their best to get the result in their favour. Feels that the wicket did not break up as much as they expected. Further says that it was a good and competitive game of cricket. Shares that they went in with an extra batter as a cushion. Reckons that as batters, they need to be a bit more ruthless and convert those fifties into hundreds. Tells that they tried their best with the resources they had. Adds that had they had a little bit more time, the story could have been different. Opines that Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada were best suited to get wickets on a surface like this.
Keshav Maharaj is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant effort with the ball, picking 8 wickets in the Test. He says that he prides himself on playing Test cricket and wants to keep things simple and do well for the side. Further says that he tries to read the conditions early and then utilize the fields to combat batters. On the battle with Alick Athanaze, he says he tried to vary the lengths and keep hitting that rough and it created a few chances but luckily for him, despite how well Athanaze played, it got him the wicket.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Day 1 kicked off on a high note as Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat without hesitation under clear skies. The opening duo, Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi laid a solid foundation, with Tony taking the lead as the aggressor while Markram, though not fully settled, managed to weather the initial overs. The momentum shifted when Jason Holder struck immediately, removing Aiden with the very first ball of his spell, bringing the match into balance. Unfortunately, rain soon intervened, halting play for the day with the scoreboard at 45/1 after 15 overs.
With an early start on Day 2, the disappointment of lost time on Day 1 was quickly forgotten as an uninterrupted day of play unfolded. South Africa capitalized on the favourable conditions, with four 50-plus partnerships anchoring their innings. Skipper Temba Bavuma led from the front, around whom the rest of the batting lineup built solid foundations and played with freedom. Just as South Africa appeared to have taken full control of the day's proceedings, Jomel Warrican turned the tide, delivering a crucial blow by taking two wickets in two balls. His efforts provided the West Indies with the strong finish they needed, leaving the Proteas at 344/8 at the close of play.
After a largely uninterrupted Day 2, the rain made its presence felt on Day 3, allowing only 71.4 overs of play. The day started with South Africa aiming to push their first-innings total closer to 400, but they could only add 13 runs to their overnight score, finishing at 357. In response, the West Indies openers made a steady start, but Mikyle Louis and Kraigg Brathwaite were dismissed just as they appeared to be settling in. Debutant Keacy Carty also fell after showing promise, leaving the hosts struggling at the close of play, trailing by 212 runs with six wickets in hand.
Day 4 looked bleak for most of the six-hour wait, with the weather threatening to wipe out play entirely. However, thanks to the relentless efforts of the ground staff, a two-hour session was eventually squeezed in. Unfortunately for the West Indies, a familiar collapse ensued on the rain-affected day. The hosts crumbled from 173-4 to be bowled out for 233, handing South Africa a 124-run lead. With just 20 minutes left in the day, Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram took a few chances but managed to see off the day without losing a wicket, extending South Africa's lead to 154 runs
Earlier in the day, South Africa resumed their innings with a 154-run lead. The openers began with intent, and Tristan Stubbs played his part effectively, keeping the runs flowing. Stubbs ramped up the scoring rate as South Africa aimed to make the West Indies bat before lunch. As soon as Stubbs was dismissed for 68, Temba Bavuma decided to declare, setting the West Indies a target of 298 runs. In reply, the hosts were dealt an early blow as Kraigg Brathwaite fell playing an uncharacteristic shot. Keacy Carty survived an LBW scare before rain arrived to bring an early end to the first session.
The second session commenced after an hour's delay, under clear blue skies. Kagiso Rabada quickly made an impact, outwitting Mikyle Louis with a clever sequence of deliveries. While Keacy Carty once again squandered a promising start, Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge managed to calm any nerves that arose after the early losses in the top order. Athanaze, in particular, displayed clear thinking in dealing with the Proteas' bowling attack, effectively using sweeps and reverse sweeps to counter Keshav Maharaj.
As the final session of the Test began, all four results were still possible. South Africa needed 7 more wickets, while the West Indies required 177 runs to achieve what seemed like an unlikely victory. Keshav Maharaj's early strike gave the visitors a boost, and with the dismissal of Kavem Hodge, the West Indies had to reassess their approach to the chase. Despite losing his partner, Alick Athanaze stood firm, while Jason Holder also gained momentum as the innings progressed. Both managed to defy the Proteas bowlers and steer the West Indies towards safety. Athanaze fell 8 runs short of his maiden Test century, but his partnership with Holder ensured that the West Indies had done enough to secure a draw.
Temba Bavuma walks up to Jason Holder and shakes hands, signalling the end of the match. And that’s it - this first Test fizzles into a DRAW! If not for the rain, and had we gotten even one more session in this Test, we might have seen a result other than a draw. Although the conclusion wasn't as dramatic as some might have hoped, it’s worth noting that the match did reach the final session with all four results still possible. It was a Test that kept us on the edge of our seats, even if the final act fell short of delivering a decisive finish.
56.2
6
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
SIX! BANG! Jason Holder responds to the attacking field with a maximum! Brings up 200 runs for West Indies! This is full and on middle and off, Jason Holder clears his front leg out and clubs it straight over the bowler's head for a six. With that, the teams exchange handshakes and call it a DRAW.
56.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
With a jam-packed field around the batter, Maharaj bowls it quicker and fuller on the stumps, Jason Holder watchfully defends it.
End Of The Over 56 : 195/5
0 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- 055.6
Da Silva
2 (10)
J. Holder
25 (74)
A. Markram
8-1-26-0
55.6
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
On a nagging length and outside off, Joshua Da Silva gets ahead and makes a solid block.
55.5
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
Gives the ball some air and lands it around off, Joshua Da Silva lunges and pushes it out to the off side.
55.4
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
Very full, on off, Joshua Da Silva squeezes it out back to the bowler.
55.3
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
Flighted full around off, Joshua Da Silva watchfully pushes it to the off side.
55.2
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
Straight and on middle and off, Joshua Da Silva eases it back to the bowler.
55.1
0
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
From over the wicket, Markram bowls it full and outside off, Joshua Da Silva gets a good stride in and defends it.
End Of The Over 55 : 195/5
1 Runs
- 054.1
- 154.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
J. Holder
25 (74)
Da Silva
2 (4)
K. Maharaj
26-2-82-4
54.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
With a packed field around Holder, Maharaj bowls this full and onto the stumps, Jason Holder blocks it out.
Halt! Jason Holder has pulled up, stretching his hamstring after lunging for a block. The physio is on the field attending to him. After a few stretches, Holder is back on his feet and ready to continue.
54.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Flights it full, around off, Jason Holder lunges out and stabs it to the off side.
54.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Darts it quicker and fuller this time does Maharaj, Jason Holder offers a solid front foot defence to the leg side.
54.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
On a nagging length around off, Jason Holder gets closer to the line and taps it to silly point.
54.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Joshua Da Silva
Full and into the pads, Joshua Da Silva pats it to square leg region for a single.
54.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Joshua Da Silva
Maharaj bowls this flatter and fuller around off, Joshua Da Silva winds up for the slash but doesn't get enough room and adjusts himself well to play it to point.
The umpires have gathered, and the light meter is out once again. They are satisfied with the conditions. Play will now resume.
End Of The Over 54 : 194/5
2 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 153.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
J. Holder
25 (70)
Da Silva
1 (2)
A. Markram
7-0-26-0
53.6
0
Aiden Markram To Jason Holder
Flighted up, just outside the off-stump line, Jason Holder plants his front leg ahead and keeps it out.
53.5
0
Aiden Markram To Jason Holder
Angled in, on a full length and on off, Jason Holder dead bats it back to the bowler.
53.4
1
Aiden Markram To Joshua Da Silva
Tossed up again, on off, Joshua Da Silva leans on and creams his drives through covers but will only get a single.
53.3
1
Aiden Markram To Jason Holder
Fires it full and just around off, Jason Holder pushes it to backward point for a single.
53.2
0
Aiden Markram To Jason Holder
Tossed up, around off, Jason Holder blocks it out solidly.
53.1
0
Aiden Markram To Jason Holder
That one kept low! Outside off and on a fuller length, Jason Holder frees his arms and looks for the cut but misses out.
Halt! The light meter is out again but we are still fine to continue. 10 overs left in the day as Aiden Markram comes (6-0-24-0) back into the attack.
End Of The Over 53 : 192/5
2 Runs
- 2 B 52.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- W 52.5
- 052.6
Da Silva
0 (1)
J. Holder
24 (65)
K. Maharaj
25-2-81-4
52.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Joshua Da Silva
Into the pads, on a shorter length, Joshua Da Silva rocks back and tucks it to mid-wicket.
Joshua Da Silva comes in at number 7 for the West Indies. The light meter is out. The umpires are satisfied with the light and the play will continue.
52.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Alick Athanaze picks out the man to perfection and falls into the trap Maharaj has been trying for so long! Maharaj drags the length down and bowls it around middle and off and gets the ball to turn in, Alick Athanaze gets low on a knee and goes for a sweep yet again but the ball catches the top edge and loops towards Ryan Rickelton at a deepish backward square leg who backtracks a couple of steps and takes a pretty easy catch around his face with both hands. This has been an exceptional batting effort until this point as Alick Athanaze walks back for a gritty 92-run knock.
52.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Targets the stumps this time on middle and off, Alick Athanaze opens up his stance and stabs it down the deck.
52.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Continues to keep it outside off and on a fullish length, Alick Athanaze looks for the sweep but misses out this time.
52.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Floated full, on off, Alick Athanaze looks to sweeps but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
52.1
b
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Gets it right in the rough this time does Maharaj. Tossed up outside off, the ball spins back in sharply evading everybody. It rolls away behind the keeper and the batters collect two byes off it.
End Of The Over 52 : 190/4
4 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 151.4
- 151.5
- 251.6
J. Holder
24 (65)
A. Athanaze
92 (111)
L. Ngidi
5-0-25-0
51.6
2
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Hits the deck hard, on a length, outside off, Jason Holder hops closer to the line and just guides the ball to deep third for a couple more.
51.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
From around the wicket, lands it full and into the stumps, Alick Athanaze clips it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for a single.
51.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Errs in line and offers width outside off, on a length, Jason Holder with no foot movement extends his arms and cuts it to deep point for a single.
51.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Keeps the line tight and angles it in on middle and off, Jason Holder shows full face of the bat and keeps it out.
51.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Takes pace off this time does Lungi Ngidi. Bowls it full and on off, Jason Holder drives it to cover.
51.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Attacks the off-stump on a hard length, Jason Holder covers the line and offers a solid defence.
End Of The Over 51 : 186/4
2 Runs
- 150.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 150.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
A. Athanaze
91 (110)
J. Holder
21 (60)
K. Maharaj
24-1-81-3
50.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Bowls this straight going on with the arm, around off, Alick Athanaze plays for the spin but gets an outer edge wide of slip.
50.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Floated full, on middle and off, Alick Athanaze blocks it right under his eyes.
50.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
That one kept low! Maharaj serves it full and on middle and leg, the ball drifts and turns away keeping low, Jason Holder gets his bat down and plays it to the on side for a single.
50.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
This is looped up too, on leg, Jason Holder plants his front leg out and pads it away.
50.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Maharaj loops this full and on off, Jason Holder with delicate hands stabs it down the deck.
50.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Tosses it up, on the rough, outside off, Alick Athanaze yet again sweeps it across to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 50 : 184/4
1 Runs
- 149.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
J. Holder
20 (57)
A. Athanaze
90 (107)
L. Ngidi
4-0-21-0
49.6
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Good comeback over this from Lungi Ngidi! Nails the yorker on off, Jason Holder digs it out in time.
49.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Ngidi serves this on a good length and just outside off, Jason Holder waits deep in the crease and pushes it to covers.
49.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
On a length, angling down leg, Jason Holder looks for the flick but misses.
49.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Nicely bowled! Takes pace off and bowls it on a nagging length, outside off and gets the ball to cut back in a bit, Jason Holder is drawn to play at it with a straight bat but is completely undone by the lack of pace. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and goes to the keeper.
49.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Jason Holder
Full and on off, Jason Holder pushes it to covers.
49.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Comes from around the wicket and offers width straight away, outside off, on a short of a length, Alick Athanaze hangs back and punches it to deep point for a single.
Lungi Ngidi returns to the attack. 3-0-20-0 so far.
End Of The Over 49 : 183/4
3 Runs
- 148.1
- 148.2
- 148.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
J. Holder
20 (52)
A. Athanaze
89 (106)
K. Maharaj
23-1-79-3
48.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Brings in with the arm and lands it full, on middle and off, Jason Holder pats it back down the strip.
48.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Similar line, a tad fuller than the previous one, Jason Holder gently pushes it to the off side.
48.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Maharaj tosses it up, on off, Jason Holder keeps it out.
48.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Angling in to middle and leg, Alick Athanaze tucks it behind square leg for a single.
48.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
From around the wicket lands it flat and full, with a hint of away turn, outside off, Jason Holder drops his bat and blocks it out to the off side.
48.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Bowls it full and angling into the stumps, Alick Athanaze sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Drinks! Despite losing a wicket early in this session, both Athanaze and Holder have performed admirably in the first hour of play. They've played to the merit of the ball and capitalized on any loose deliveries, scoring briskly and stitching up a solid 53-run stand. South Africa, aside from Keshav Maharaj, have struggled to pose any significant challenges to the batters, with minimal assistance coming from the pitch. Both teams are racing against time and the weather for a result - the West Indies need 118 more runs, while South Africa require 6 wickets. The umpire, Ahsan Raza taps on his watch to signal the start of the final hour of this Test. A minimum of 15 overs need to be bowled.
End Of The Over 48 : 180/4
1 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 147.5
- 047.6
J. Holder
19 (48)
A. Athanaze
87 (104)
W. Mulder
5-0-18-0
47.6
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
With the keeper up to the stumps, Mulder goes full and on off, Jason Holder presents the full face of the bat and times the drive to mid on.
47.5
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Lands it on a hard length, on off, Alick Athanaze dabs it through backward point and gets to the other end.
47.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Did that carry? Mulder digs it in short, on off, Alick Athanaze drags the pull and hits it a bit aerially. Luckily for Athanaze, the ball drops short of Keshav Maharaj at mid-wicket who is in really tight.
47.3
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Bowled from wide of the crease and serves it on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze punches it to cover.
47.2
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
On a back of a length, angling in, on middle, Alick Athanaze nudges it to mid-wicket.
47.1
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Pitches it up, full and on off, Alick Athanaze works it off the front foot to cover.
End Of The Over 47 : 179/4
3 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 146.4
- 146.5
- 046.6
J. Holder
19 (47)
A. Athanaze
86 (99)
K. Maharaj
22-1-76-3
46.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Darted in, full and on off, Jason Holder drives it straight to cover.
46.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Lands it full and outsdie off targetting the rough, Alick Athanaze gets down to the pitch and whips it aerially to deep mid-wicket for a single.
46.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Floated full, on off, Jason Holder firms his drive to long off for a single.
46.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Full and sliding onto the pads, kept out on the leg side by Holder.
46.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Full and at the stumps, defended safely by Holder.
46.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Tossed up, full and on off, swept through backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 176/4
5 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 445.6
J. Holder
18 (43)
A. Athanaze
84 (97)
W. Mulder
4-0-17-0
45.6
4
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
FOUR! Oh, dear! A throw in frustration by Wiaan Mulder and it has raced away. He bowls this one full, on off with the keeper no longer up to the stumps, Jason Holder pushes it back to the bowler. Wiaan Mulder picks it up and has a shy at the stumps at the batting end. He gets the throw wrong as it goes well wide of the dive of the keeper, Kyle Verreynne to his left for a boundary.
45.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Continues to bowl it full does Mulder, around off, Jason Holder goes for the drive on the off side but miscues the shot back to the bowler.
45.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Mulder steams in from over the wicket with the keeper standing up to the stumps, on off, Jason Holder lunges and blocks it out.
45.3
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Mulder hurls it full again, on off, driven with a straight bat back to the bowler by Holder.
45.2
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Full and down leg, Alick Athanaze tickles it down to fine leg and gets to the other end.
The large dark clouds are inching closer, and it’s gotten significantly darker than before.
45.1
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
A big shout for LBW! After a chat with the keeper and the bowler, Temba Bavuma takes the review. This looks to be a review more in hope than anything else with the ball seemingly going down leg. Full and angled in from around the wicket, Alick Athanaze is beaten on the inside edge as he looks to flick it away. Gets pinged on the front pad. There is no bat involved but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be missing the leg pole.
End Of The Over 45 : 171/4
3 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- 044.3
- 144.4
- 044.5
- 144.6
A. Athanaze
83 (95)
J. Holder
14 (39)
K. Maharaj
21-1-73-3
44.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Almost dragged it on! Fired in, shorter and on off, Alick Athanaze plays for the turn and gets hurried as he looks to keep it out. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the leg stump for a single. Athanaze moves to 83. This is now his highest score in Test cricket.
44.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Slower but the length stays full, wide on off, Alick Athanaze goes for the sweep but misses and wears it on the pads.
44.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Offers flight, full and on off, Jason Holder drives it with the turn to deep cover and picks up a single.
44.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Coming in with the arm, full and on off, Jason Holder lunges to block it out.
44.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Slightly quicker and flatter, on middle, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line and helps it down to deep backward square leg for one.
44.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Drops it short and a hint of turn towards the batter, on off, Alick Athanaze pats it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 44 : 168/4
3 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 143.3
- 143.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
J. Holder
13 (37)
A. Athanaze
81 (91)
W. Mulder
3-0-12-0
43.6
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Gets the yorker in, on off, Jason Holder gets his bat down in time and jams it out on the off side.
43.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Serves it on a hard length, around off, Jason Holder stabs it down with a straight bat.
43.4
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
This goes away a touch after pitching, on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze extends his hands and pushes it wide of cover for a run.
43.3
1
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Angling in, on off, on a length, Jason Holder waits on it and dabs it in front of backward point for one.
43.2
0
Wiaan Mulder To Jason Holder
Full again, on off, Jason Holder drives it with a straight bat to mid off.
43.1
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Starts on a full length, on middle, flicked past mid-wicket for a single by Alick Athanaze.
Wiaan Mulder (2-0-9-0) comes into the attack now replacing Kagiso Rabada.
End Of The Over 43 : 165/4
4 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 442.5
- 042.6
J. Holder
12 (33)
A. Athanaze
79 (89)
K. Maharaj
20-1-70-3
42.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Speared in by Maharaj, fuller and quicker, on off, Jason Holder presses forward for the block.
42.5
4
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
FOUR! Holder takes the aerial route and it comes off well! Maharaj dangles the carrot as he loops it up, full and on off, Jason Holder carves it over cover and hits it well away from wide long off for a boundary.
42.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
More air on this one, full and on off, Jason Holder checks the shot as he pushes it to cover.
42.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
A bit of air, full and on off, blocked out solidly off the front foot.
42.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Full and drifting in, on off, Jason Holder plants his front foot forward and dead bats it.
42.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Pushed through, full and around off, Jason Holder defends it with his bat close to the front pad.
End Of The Over 42 : 161/4
10 Runs
- 241.1
- 041.2
- 141.3
- 141.4
- 441.5
- 241.6
A. Athanaze
79 (89)
J. Holder
8 (27)
K. Rabada
12-4-38-1
41.6
2
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Bangs it into the deck, on off, Alick Athanaze helps the pull past square leg for a couple of runs more.
41.5
4
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Quality shot! Digs it in short does Rabada, on middle, Alick Athanaze rolls his wrists on the ball and transfers his weight on the back foot. Pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
41.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Pitched up by Rabada, on off, Jason Holder extends his hands and firms the drive wide of mid off. Temba Bavuma tumbles to his left and keeps it down to one.
41.3
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
On a shortish length, on off, Alick Athanaze stands tall and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a run.
41.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze gets on his toes and pats it back to Rabada.
41.1
2
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada delivers it full and on the pads, Alick Athanaze brings his wrists into play and clips it right between square leg and backward square leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 41 : 151/4
1 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
J. Holder
7 (26)
A. Athanaze
70 (84)
K. Maharaj
19-1-66-3
40.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Another full delivery aimed at the stumps, Jason Holder reaches out in front to see this one out.
40.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Slanted in by Maharaj and the length is pulled back a touch, Jason Holder pats it in front of silly point.
40.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Speared in, full and on off, Jason Holder gets on the front foot to block this one out.
40.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Slower and fuller, on off, Alick Athanaze uses his feet and eases the drive to cover for a single.
40.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
A big shout for LBW but the impact looked outside off! South Africa think so too and they do not take the review this time. Fuller and quicker, outside off, Alick Athanaze misses the sweep and gets hit on the knee roll on the front pad.
40.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Tosses it up, full and on off, Alick Athanaze wrists it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 40 : 150/4
2 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 139.4
- 139.5
- 039.6
J. Holder
7 (23)
A. Athanaze
69 (81)
K. Rabada
11-4-28-1
39.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Keeps it on a hard length to Holder, on off, Holder is solid in defence.
39.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada goes into the wicket, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze helps the pull down to fine leg and gets to the other end.
39.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Slanting in at the hips, Jason Holder glances it down to deep fine leg for a run.
39.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
This keeps a bit low, on a short of a good length, Jason Holder keeps it out with a straight bat.
39.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
On a hard length, on off, Jason Holder hangs on the back foot and stabs it down.
39.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Beaten! Just outside the off stump line, on a back of a length, Jason Holder looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 39 : 148/4
10 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 238.3
- 438.4
- 038.5
- 438.6
A. Athanaze
68 (80)
J. Holder
6 (18)
K. Maharaj
18-1-65-3
38.6
4
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Cut away! Maharaj comes from around the wicket and drops it a bit too short, outside off, Alick Athanaze rocks on the back foot in a flash and cuts it wide of deep backward point. Kagiso Rabada slides and dives to his left to keep the ball in but the replays show that he had the ball in his hand when his feet were touching the ropes.
38.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Ouch, that must have hurt! Looks for the fullish length again does Maharaj, outside off, Alick Athanaze meets the ball on the full and sweeps it. It catches David Bedingham on the bounce at short leg on his left shoulder but he is fine to continue.
38.4
4
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Excellent use of the feet! Maharaj looks to land it on the footmarks, outside off, Alick Athanaze uses his feet and takes it on the full before driving it through covers for a boundary.
38.3
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Alick Athanaze leans and drives it past cover for a couple of runs.
38.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Short and turning in, on middle, Alick Athanaze gets on the back foot and works it to mid-wicket.
38.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Tossed up, full and on off, Alick Athanaze sweeps it hard but straight to short square leg where David Bedingham is stationed with the helmet.
There's a slight drizzle around the ground, but the groundstaff haven't made any moves just yet.
End Of The Over 38 : 138/4
3 Runs
- 137.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 237.6
J. Holder
6 (18)
A. Athanaze
58 (74)
K. Rabada
10-4-26-1
37.6
2
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
A hint of width on offer on off, on a good length, Jason Holder extends his hands and caresses the drive through cover-point for a couple of runs.
37.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
On a nagging length, just outside off, Jason Holder defends it right under his eyeline.
37.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Hurls it on a good length and this jags back in with a bit of extra bounce, on off, Jason Holder is rooted to the crease to stab it down. The ball catches the inside half of the bat and rolls on the leg side.
37.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Rabada looks for the yorker but this comes out as a thigh-high full toss, on middle, kept out with a straight bat by Holder.
37.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
This is on a back of a length, on off, Jason Holder hangs on the back foot and dabs it to point.
37.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada bowls it around the hips, on a back of a length, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line and glances it down to long leg for a single.
End Of The Over 37 : 135/4
3 Runs
- 136.1
- 036.2
- 136.3
- 136.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
J. Holder
4 (13)
A. Athanaze
57 (73)
K. Maharaj
17-1-55-3
36.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
This is short and on off, Jason Holder punches it off the back foot to mid off.
36.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
An optimistic shout for caught behind but turned down! No one other than the keeper looks interested but Temba Bavuma takes the review. This was tossed up nicely by Maharaj, full and on off, Jason Holder lunges to smother the spin but fails to get to the pitch of the ball. The ball dips and then spins away to beat the bat. Kyle Verreynne goes up in appeal as soon as he gathers it. The UltraEdge shows a flat line as the ball is next to the bat. South Africa burn a review!
36.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Alick Athanaze brings out the sweep again to a full delivery, outside off. Hits it along the carpet to deep backward square leg for a single.
36.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Gives the ball air now, full and on middle and leg, Jason Holder gets his front leg out of the way and eases the drive to long off for one.
36.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Drifting in, fuller and on off, Jason Holder knocks it to mid off.
36.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Looped up from over the wicket, aiming for the rough outside off, Alick Athanaze rolls his wrists on the ball and sweeps it to the left of deep square leg. Tristan Stubbs is quick across the turf and keeps it down to one.
End Of The Over 36 : 132/4
5 Runs
- 135.1
- 235.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 135.5
- 035.6
J. Holder
3 (9)
A. Athanaze
55 (71)
K. Rabada
9-4-23-1
35.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
In the corridor on off, on a length, Jason Holder lets it be.
35.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Persists with the short ball ploy to the left hander does Kagiso Rabada. Alick Athanaze lifts his front leg again and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a run.
35.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Quick single taken! Rabada serves it full in length, on off, Jason Holder extends his hands and drives it firmly to the left of mid off for a quick run. Temba Bavuma collects and has a shy at the bowling end but Holder was in by then.
35.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
Fuller and slanting in, on middle, Jason Holder clips it off his pads to mid-wicket.
35.2
2
Kagiso Rabada To Jason Holder
In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Jason Holder glides it to the left of backward point. Gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
35.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada digs it in short, at the ribs, Alick Athanaze lifts his front leg and helps the pull down to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 35 : 127/4
0 Runs
- W 34.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
J. Holder
0 (5)
A. Athanaze
53 (69)
K. Maharaj
16-1-52-3
34.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Not too far away from silly point! Maharaj dishes out a full delivery, on off, Jason Holder pushes at the delivery tenatively and it is played uppishly but it goes past the left hand of David Bedingham at silly point before he could even react.
34.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Flatter and shorter, on off, Jason Holder keeps this one out on the off side.
34.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Floated up again but this does not turn much, full and outside off, left alone by Holder.
34.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Play and a miss! Nicely tossed up by Maharaj, invites the batter for the drive, full and on off, Jason Holder goes for the drive but gets beaten as the ball spins away to go past the bat.
34.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Jason Holder
Speared in and then it spins away, full and around off, Jason Holder shoulders arms.
Jason Holder strides out to bat at number 6 for West Indies.
34.1
W
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Keshav Maharaj with the early strike after Tea for South Africa! Kavem Hodge looks at the turf before he starts to walk off. Maharaj starts from around the wicket and bowls it on off, drifting in, Kavem Hodge hangs on the back foot to cover the line of the ball but the ball spins away more than he expected. Gets a feather on it as he looks to defend and the keeper, Kyle Verreynne snaffles it to his right. After a solid start, Kavem Hodge has to depart for 29(55) as West Indies slip to 127/4!
It will be Keshav Maharaj (15-0-52-2) to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 34 : 127/3
6 Runs
- 133.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 433.5
- 133.6
K. Hodge
29 (54)
A. Athanaze
53 (69)
K. Rabada
8-4-18-1
33.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Kavem Hodge
This is on a shortish length, on off, Kavem Hodge is hurried on the pull but adjusts well to pull it to deep square leg for one.
33.5
4
Kagiso Rabada To Kavem Hodge
FOUR! Dispatched! Rabada bowls it slightly short, on off, Kavem Hodge gets into the position quickly and swivels to pull it aerially over mid-wicket for a boundary.
33.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Kavem Hodge
At the stumps again, on a good length, Kavem Hodge covers the line of the ball and pats it to mid-wicket.
33.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Kavem Hodge
On a probing line, just outside off, on a good length, Kavem Hodge dabs it in front of point.
33.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Kavem Hodge
Nipping back in a touch, on off, on a hard length, Kavem Hodge defends it right under his eyeline.
33.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada starts off on a back of a length, over middle, Alick Athanaze nudges it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.
We’re back for the final session of this gripping first Test! The umpires and players are taking their positions on the field. Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge stride out confidently, looking to build on their solid stand. With 34 overs left in the day, Kagiso Rabada is set to kick off this crucial session with the ball in hand. Here we go!
... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
As we head into the final session, the game is poised on a knife's edge, with all four results still possible if the weather holds. South Africa will aim for early wickets to expose a vulnerable lower middle order that collapsed in the first innings, while the West Indies will hope Hodge and Athanaze can bat through most of the session, pushing aside the possibility of defeat before mounting a final assault for victory. An exciting conclusion to this Test match is on the horizon. Stick around as the action unfolds shortly!
However, Kavem Hodge seamlessly transitioned into a new partnership with Athanaze, with the pair weathering a challenging phase as the Proteas tightened their lines and piled on the pressure. They held firm, seeing the session through without further casualties with Alick notching up his half-century, and the pair stitching an unbeated 57-run stand.
Keacy Carty and Alick Athanaze then steadied the innings, with Carty holding firm and Athanaze finding the occasional boundary. Athanaze, in particular, used sweeps effectively on both sides of the square to counter Maharaj, boosting the West Indies' scoring rate. Lungi Ngidi had a tough first spell, taking some punishment around the ground, prompting Temba Bavuma to quickly turn to spin from both ends. Just as the partnership began to gain momentum, with Carty and Athanaze putting together a 46-run stand, Carty chipped one to the fielder, disrupting the flow a bit.
What an intriguing session we've had as we head to Tea on Day 5, with the game finely balanced. In this session, 29.3 overs were bowled, yielding 110 runs for the West Indies at the cost of two wickets. South Africa now need seven wickets to clinch victory, while the West Indies require another 177 runs in the final session to secure a win. After a delayed start, Kagiso Rabada delivered a crucial breakthrough for the Proteas, dismissing Mikyle Louis, who struggled to find his footing at the crease.
End Of The Over 33 : 121/3
2 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
K. Hodge
24 (49)
A. Athanaze
52 (68)
K. Maharaj
15-0-52-2
32.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Oh my! Did that carry? An absolute ripper by Keshav Maharaj, on a short length, on off. This takes off and spins away a bit, on off. Kavem Hodge looks to play this one off the back foot but the ball shoots off the deck to catch him on the glove. Temba Bavuma at second slip had come in before this ball but the ball drops in front of the despairing dive by the South African skipper low to his right. An eventful end to the session. That will be TEA on DAY 5!
32.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Slower and shorter, on off, Kavem Hodge uses the depth of the crease to dab it in front of backward point.
32.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Drifting in, fuller and on off, Kavem Hodge lunges to block this one out.
32.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Not too far away from short leg! This lands in the rough, short and spinning in, on middle, Alick Athanaze tucks it past David Bedingham at short leg for one.
32.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Short and wide on off, Kavem Hodge rocks back and cuts it to deep cover for a single.
32.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Short and turning away, outside off, Kavem Hodge has a slight poke at the delivery and gets beaten as the ball spins away.
End Of The Over 32 : 119/3
0 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
A. Athanaze
51 (67)
K. Hodge
23 (44)
K. Rabada
7-4-12-1
31.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze stays on the back foot to see this one out on the off side.
31.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Attacking the stumps, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze gets right behind the line to stab it down the deck.
31.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
This is on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze stands tall and pushes it to cover.
31.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Beaten! Feel something's going to happen in this over. Athanaze has been tentative in the last couple of balls. Rabada serves it fuller in length, outside off, Alick Athanaze defends away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
31.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Half a shout for LBW but it is too high and going down leg as well! Rabada angles it in from wide of the crease on that around the wicket, on a good length, on middle, Alick Athanaze looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped high on the front pad.
31.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Rabada sprays it down leg, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze flicks but misses.
Kagiso Rabada (6-3-12-1) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 31 : 119/3
3 Runs
- 030.1
- 230.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 130.5
- 030.6
K. Hodge
23 (44)
A. Athanaze
51 (61)
K. Maharaj
14-0-50-2
30.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
A bit of extra bounce, short and on off, Kavem Hodge hops and dabs it in front of backward point.
30.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Fuller and on off, Alick Athanaze presses forward and nudges it in front of deep backward square leg for one.
30.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Drops it short and on middle, Alick Athanaze hangs on the back foot and knocks it back to the bowler.
30.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Gives the ball a bit of air and bowls it full, on off, Alick Athanaze leans and sweeps it straight to the man who is in off the ropes at deep backward square leg.
30.2
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
FIFTY FOR ATHANAZE! This has been an enterprising knock by the southpaw and he will be hoping to convert this into a big score. Tossed up, full and outside off, Alick Athanaze plays the reverse sweep and plays it wide of first slip for a couple of runs to bring up his second half century in Test cricket.
30.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Floated up and this lands near the rough, full and on off, Alick Athanaze brings out the sweep and hits it towards deep backward square leg where the man is in off the ropes to prevent the single.
End Of The Over 30 : 116/3
5 Runs
- 429.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
K. Hodge
23 (43)
A. Athanaze
48 (56)
A. Markram
6-0-24-0
29.6
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
At the stumps, on a nagging length, Kavem Hodge dead bats it off the back foot.
29.5
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Bowled from wide of the crease, drifting away, full and outside off, Kavem Hodge reaches out and blocks it to safety.
29.4
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
This turns back in sharply and keeps very low, short and on leg, Kavem Hodge stays low with the bounce to keep it out on the leg side.
29.3
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Darts it in, short and on off, pushed from the crease by Hodge to point.
29.2
1
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Flatter and shorter, on off, Alick Athanaze works it wide of cover and rotates the strike.
29.1
4
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Hit with real authority! Tossed up by Markram, full and on off, Alick Athanaze gets down and nails the slog sweep over mid-wicket for a boundary. The 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
End Of The Over 29 : 111/3
3 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 1 NB 28.3
- 028.3
- 128.4
- 028.5
- 128.6
A. Athanaze
43 (54)
K. Hodge
23 (39)
W. Mulder
2-0-9-0
28.6
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
On the sixth stump line, on a good length, Alick Athanaze plays it close to his body as he dabs it through backward point for a single.
28.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Sprays it down leg from around the wicket, on a fuller length, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses.
28.4
1
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
This is on a back of a length, over middle, Kavem Hodge pulls it along the carpet to deep square leg for one run.
28.3
0
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
Back to bashing the hard length, on off, Kavem Hodge stabs it down on the off side.
28.3
nb
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
NO BALL! Attacking the stumps again, fuller, Kavem Hodge gets right behind the line of the ball to defend. Wiaan Mulder has overstepped.
28.2
0
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Kavem Hodge pats it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler.
28.1
0
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
At 127.7 kph, on off, on a hard length, Kavem Hodge tucks it to the right of mid-wicket. Alick Athanaze sets off for the run before he gets rightly sent back by Hodge.
End Of The Over 28 : 108/3
1 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
A. Athanaze
42 (52)
K. Hodge
22 (34)
A. Markram
5-0-19-0
27.6
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Drifting in and then it spins away, on a length, on off and middle, Alick Athanaze prods to defend this one.
27.5
1
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
A bit of extra bounce, short and on off, Kavem Hodge punches it to long on and gets to the other end.
27.4
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
This skids through and keeps a bit low, on a nagging length, on off, Kavem Hodge is deep in his crease and gets his bat out in front of the pads to see this one out.
27.3
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Turning into the pads, short in length, Kavem Hodge works it with the turn to short fine leg.
27.2
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Short and on off, Kavem Hodge rocks back and dabs it on the bounce to short leg.
27.1
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Looped up, full and on off, Kavem Hodge lunges and tucks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 27 : 107/3
6 Runs
- 126.1
- 426.2
- 126.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
A. Athanaze
42 (51)
K. Hodge
21 (29)
W. Mulder
1-0-6-0
26.6
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Tighter line, on a hard length, Alick Athanaze shows the full face of the bat to stab it down the deck.
26.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Width on offer, on a short of a good length, Alick Athanaze cuts it fiercely but can't get it past the man at gully.
26.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
In the channel on off, a hint of away movement off the deck, on a back of a length, punched straight to cover.
A slight delay as Alick Athanaze seems to have chipped the toe end of his bat. Massive dark clouds are hovering around the stadium, but fingers crossed they hold off, as the game is now finely poised. Athanaze gets the change of bat and is good to resume.
26.3
1
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
This is too straight, on a back of a length, Kavem Hodge pulls it to deep backward square leg for one more run.
26.2
4
Wiaan Mulder To Kavem Hodge
FOUR! Short and punished! Mulder digs it in short but not short enough to trouble the batter. Kavem Hodge swivels and pulls it between backward square leg and square leg for a boundary.
26.1
1
Wiaan Mulder To Alick Athanaze
Mulder starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze whips it off his hips through square leg for a single.
Temba Bavuma tosses the ball to Wiaan Mulder now.
End Of The Over 26 : 101/3
5 Runs
- 025.1
- 425.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 125.6
A. Athanaze
41 (47)
K. Hodge
16 (27)
A. Markram
4-0-18-0
25.6
1
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
On the off stump line, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze presents a high elbow and punches it past cover for one.
25.5
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
A hint of away turn, on a nagging length, on off, Alick Athanaze keeps it out on the off side.
25.4
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Slows it up and gives the ball air, full and on off, Alick Athanaze mistimes the drive to cover.
25.3
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
At 91.2 kph, very full, on middle, Alick Athanaze jams it out to mid-wicket.
25.2
4
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Fine shot! 100 comes up for the West Indies Markram sprays it down leg, on a full length, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line early and sweeps it to the right of backward square leg for a boundary.
25.1
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Slanted in from around the wicket, full and on middle, Alick Athanaze dead bats it down the deck.
End Of The Over 25 : 96/3
4 Runs
- 124.1
- 124.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
K. Hodge
16 (27)
A. Athanaze
36 (41)
K. Maharaj
13-0-47-2
24.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Nearly bowled around his legs! Maharaj lands this around the leg stump and this spins towards the stumps after pitching on the rough. Kavem Hodge goes for the sweep but misses. The ball was not far away from crashing into the leg stump.
24.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
With a silly mid off in place, Maharaj spears it in, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge gets on the front foot to block it out.
24.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Slower and fuller, on off, Alick Athanaze brings out the reverse sweep and gets an under edge on it. It goes wide of deep third for one.
24.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Fired in, fuller and quicker, on off, Kavem Hodge pushes it to the right of mid off and gets to the other end quickly.
24.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Drops it short and outside off, Alick Athanaze rocks on the back foot and cuts it to deep backward point for one more run.
24.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Tossed up and this drifts in, full and on middle, Kavem Hodge clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 92/3
6 Runs
- 123.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 423.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
A. Athanaze
34 (39)
K. Hodge
14 (23)
A. Markram
3-0-13-0
23.6
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Darted in from around the wicket, short and on off, Alick Athanaze knocks it from the crease to cover.
23.5
1
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Full and on middle, eased down to long on for a single by Hodge.
23.4
4
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
FOUR! No half measures by Hodge! Markram offers flight, full and on off, Kavem Hodge holds his shape and pumps it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. Neither Markram nor South Africa will mind this approach from Hodge.
23.3
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Beaten! Slips in a quicker one, shorter and on off, Kavem Hodge plays for the turn but this goes straight on to beat the outside edge.
23.2
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
DROPPED! A tough chance goes down! Markram loops it up, full and around off, Kavem Hodge winds up and smacks it back towards the bowler. Aiden Markram flies acrobatically to his left but the ball bursts through his hands and rolls away.
23.1
1
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
At 82.4 kph, on a fullish length, Alick Athanaze works it off his pads in front of mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 23 : 86/3
5 Runs
- 222.1
- 222.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
A. Athanaze
33 (37)
K. Hodge
9 (19)
K. Maharaj
12-0-43-2
22.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
More loop on this one, full and on off, Alick Athanaze flicks it to wide long and retains the strike with a single.
22.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Slows it up again, full and on off, Alick Athanaze uses his feet and eases it to mid off.
22.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Fuller and quicker, on middle, Alick Athanaze presses forward to keep it out.
22.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
From around the wicket now, short and on off, Alick Athanaze pushes it from the crease down the deck.
22.2
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Even slower by Maharaj, fuller and outside off, Alick Athanaze pulls out the reverse paddle this time and plays it well wide of first slip for two more runs.
22.1
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Maharaj gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Alick Athanaze gets a good stride in and rolls his wrists on the ball to sweep it to the right of deep backward square leg. Ryan Rickelton puts in a dive in the deep to keep it down to two.
End Of The Over 22 : 81/3
2 Runs
- 221.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
K. Hodge
9 (19)
A. Athanaze
28 (31)
A. Markram
2-0-7-0
21.6
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Fuller in length, on middle, Kavem Hodge reaches out in front to defend this one out.
21.5
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Keeps it flat and short, on middle, Kavem Hodge stays on the back foot and plays it back to Markram.
21.4
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Turning in sharply, on a nagging length, Kavem Hodge helps it with the turn to short fine leg. South Africa think about putting a leg slip in place but decide against it for now.
21.3
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Fired in, short and on off, Kavem Hodge pats it from the crease to cover.
21.2
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
So nearly sneaked through! Spinning in sharply, short and on off, Kavem Hodge is hurried as he looks to keep it out. Gets an inside edge that sneaks through the vacant leg slip region.
21.1
2
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Kavem Hodge nails the drive square of the wicket to the left of deep cover. Lungi Ngidi mops it up but ends up releasing a wayward throw over the head of the keeper. Kyle Verreynne parries it off his gloves past mid-wicket but the batters are happy with two and do not take the risky third run.
End Of The Over 21 : 79/3
1 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
A. Athanaze
28 (31)
K. Hodge
7 (13)
K. Maharaj
11-0-38-2
20.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
At the stumps, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze takes a couple of steps down the track and tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Comes from over the wicket now and lands it near the footmarks, outside off, Alick Athanaze reaches out in front to play the reverse. A bit of extra bounce results in Athanaze catching this on the body.
20.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Another one that goes on with the arm, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze covers the line and sees it out.
20.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Going across the batter, full and on off, Alick Athanaze gets a good stride in to defend.
20.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Tossed up, full and outside off, Alick Athanaze leans on it and firms the drive to extra cover.
20.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Angling in, full and on off, Kavem Hodge knocks it down to long off and gets to the other end.
End Of The Over 20 : 78/3
5 Runs
- 419.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
K. Hodge
6 (12)
A. Athanaze
28 (26)
A. Markram
1-0-5-0
19.6
1
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Down leg from Markram, a bit short, Kavem Hodge gets inside the line and looks to help the pull away as he did on the first ball. Kagiso Rabada slides to his right at backward square leg and makes the stop, saving at least a couple of runs. A single taken.
19.5
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Turning in on the pads, Kavem Hodge stays back and nudges it to backward square leg.
19.4
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
On the off stump line, a bit short, Kavem Hodge is deep in his crease again to keep it out.
19.3
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
This keeps a bit low, at the stumps, on a nagging length, Kavem Hodge stays low with the bounce and pats it to mid-wicket.
19.2
0
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
Quicker and slightly fuller, on middle and leg, Kavem Hodge defends it off the back foot.
19.1
4
Aiden Markram To Kavem Hodge
FOUR! Easy pickings! Aiden Markram starts with a loosener, short and down leg, Kavem Hodge uses the depth of the crease and helps it to the right of Kagiso Rabada at backward square leg for a boundary.
Aiden Markram comes into the attack just as a dark cloud looms ominously over the ground.
End Of The Over 19 : 73/3
2 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
K. Hodge
1 (6)
A. Athanaze
28 (26)
K. Maharaj
10-0-37-2
18.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Floats it up now, full and outside off, Kavem Hodge frees his arms and drills it to deep cover for a single.
18.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Pushed through, shorter and closer to the off stump, Kavem Hodge gets his bat out of the way and makes the leave.
18.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Flatter and shorter, on middle, Kavem Hodge goes on the back foot and stabs it down with a straight bat.
18.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Drifting in, full and on leg, Kavem Hodge closes the bat face early and gets a soft leading edge that dribbles back to the bowler.
18.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
A hint of away turn, full and on off, Kavem Hodge blocks it out off the front foot.
18.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Drifting away, full and around off, Alick Athanaze uses his feet and eases the drive wide of cover for a single.
Drinks break! The first hour after Lunch has been quite eventful. Following the early dismissal of Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty and Alick Athanaze showed positive intent, which South Africa welcomed as it created opportunities and it paid off with the wicket of Carty. However, Lungi Ngidi has been a bit erratic, which South Africa can't afford with a possible of 49 overs left in the day. They need to build pressure from both ends to tighten their grip on the game. Now, it will be interesting to see the approach of the newly arrived Kavem Hodge as West Indies look to keep the Proteas bowlers at bay.
End Of The Over 18 : 71/3
7 Runs
- 017.1
- 417.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 317.6
A. Athanaze
27 (25)
K. Hodge
0 (1)
L. Ngidi
3-0-20-0
17.6
3
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Sloppy from Temba Bavuma! Ngidi bowls it full and on off, Alick Athanaze firms his drive staright to Bavuma at cover who fails to stop it as the ball sneaks through his palms. The batters take three runs off that misfield.
17.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Slips this back-of-a-length delviery, down leg, Alick Athanaze leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.
17.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Angles it into the stumps, on a hard length, Alick Athanaze with soft hands just tucks it to mid-wicket.
17.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Better line this time! On a good length and on off, Alick Athanaze blocks it back to the bowler.
17.2
4
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Ngidi hasn't quite found his rhythm right and is being taken all over the park! Too full and outside off, Alick Athanaze drives it through cover-point region for a boundary.
17.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
Comes from around the wicket and slants it down leg, on a length, Alick Athanaze looks for the pull but makes no connection.
End Of The Over 17 : 64/3
7 Runs
- 416.1
- 216.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- W 16.5
- 016.6
K. Hodge
0 (1)
A. Athanaze
20 (19)
K. Maharaj
9-0-35-2
16.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kavem Hodge
Floated full, on off, Kavem Hodge drives it to mid off.
Kavem Hodge is in at number 5.
16.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Keacy Carty is in despair as he has chipped this one straight to the fielder, going against the run of play. Keshav Maharaj bowls it on a nagging length on off and gets the ball to grip and turn away, Keacy Carty rocks back to punch it through the off side but the ball stops in the surface, resulting in Carty going through his shot early and failing to keep the shot along the ground. Chips it towards cover where Wiaan Mulder gets low in front and takes a clean catch with his fingers underneath the ball. Keacy Carty trudges off the field after making a solid start but giving it away for 31(54).
Has that carried? South Africa are celebrating and Keacy Carty has already started to walk off. The first angle shows that the fingers are clearly underneath and after a couple more looks at it, the third umpire gives his decision. OUT flashes on the big screen.
16.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Full and on off, Keacy Carty stabs it down the deck.
16.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Quicker through the air, full and on middle and off, Alick Athanaze yet again, sweeps it to square leg for a single.
16.2
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Full, on off, Alick Athanaze reverse sweeps it to left of deep third for a couple more.
16.1
4
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Both batters taking on the bowling now! Maharaj bowls it full, on off, Alick Athanaze sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
End Of The Over 16 : 57/2
12 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 415.3
- 415.4
- 215.5
- 215.6
K. Carty
31 (52)
A. Athanaze
13 (16)
L. Ngidi
2-0-13-0
15.6
2
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Brings out the short ball over middle and off, Keacy Carty pulls it well over mid-wicket for two more runs. An expensive over from Lungi Ngidi as 12 runs come off it.
15.5
2
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Another top shot but the outfield slows it down! Width again, outside off, Keacy Carty drives it past point for a couple of runs.
15.4
4
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
FOUR! Two in two for Keacy Carty! Ngidi overcompensated with a full delivery angling into the pads, Keacy Carty flicks it through the vacant fine leg region for another boundary.
15.3
4
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
FOUR! That's a shot and a half! Ngidi errs in line and offers width outside off, on a fuller length, Keacy Carty leans on it and crems his drive through covers for a boundary.
15.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Angling in, on off, Keacy Carty covers the line and stabs it down the deck and back to the bowler.
15.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Keacy Carty clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
A hold up in play as Lungi Ngidi is unhappy about a certain area on his run up and has requested the ground staff to hammer it down. We are all good to go now.
End Of The Over 15 : 45/2
4 Runs
- 014.1
- 414.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
A. Athanaze
13 (16)
K. Carty
19 (46)
K. Maharaj
8-0-28-1
14.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Turns one back in, from around off, Alick Athanaze looks to tuck but gets an inside edge onto his pads and well wide of short leg.
14.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Fuller and outside off, Alick Athanaze sees it out on the off side.
14.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Nicely bowled on a nagging length, outside off and turning in, Alick Athanaze takes a big step across and looks for the sweep but misses out on making the connection.
14.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Quicker through the air, fuller and on off, Alick Athanaze punches it back to the bowler.
14.2
4
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Alick Athanaze looks very confident at the crease now! Floated full on middle and off, Athanaze reverse sweeps it fine past slip for a boundary.
14.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Turning in, from outside off, Alick Athanaze covers the line and blocks it to the on side.
End Of The Over 14 : 41/2
1 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
K. Carty
19 (46)
A. Athanaze
9 (10)
L. Ngidi
1-0-1-0
13.6
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Offers width outside off and Keacy Carty stays firm in the crease, shouldering arms.
13.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Ngidi hurls it on a nagging length just outside off, Keacy Carty leans on and drives it to cover.
13.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Length around the fourth stump line, Keacy Carty gets closer and pats it to mid off.
13.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Outside off, on a good length, Keacy Carty leaves it alone.
13.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Keacy Carty
Lands it on a good length and just around off, Keacy Carty covers the line and keeps it out.
13.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Alick Athanaze
On a length and on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze clips it to long leg for a single.
Lungi Ngidi comes into the attack, replacing Kagiso Rabada.
End Of The Over 13 : 40/2
7 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 4 B 12.6
K. Carty
19 (41)
A. Athanaze
8 (9)
K. Maharaj
7-0-24-1
12.6
b
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
FOUR BYES! Pushes this one quicker and just down leg, Keacy Carty misses out on making any connection as he tries to sweep. Kyle Verreynne fails to get low to his left and the ball evades his mitts to race away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
12.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
In the air, but just short of Tristan Stubbs! Floated up, on off, Alick Athanaze sweeps it uppishly in front of deep square leg. Stubbs charges in and dives in front but the ball drops in front. The batters cross.
12.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Lands it outside off and gets the ball to turn in, Alick Athanaze plants his front leg across and looks to play it on the leg side but misses onto his front pad.
12.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Attacking the stumps, Maharaj bowls it full and angling in, Keacy Carty eases it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Floats it full and on off, Keacy Carty gets a good stride in and drives it to covers.
12.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Maharaj bowls it up, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze reverse sweeps it past short third for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 33/2
2 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 211.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
K. Carty
18 (38)
A. Athanaze
6 (6)
K. Rabada
6-3-12-1
11.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Length, on off, Keacy Carty drives it to covers.
11.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
On a length just outside off, the ball nips back in a bit, Keacy Carty slaps it to point.
11.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
At 141 kph, hits the hard length, outside off, Keacy Carty looks for a push through off but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball nips back in.
11.3
2
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Angling into the pads, on a good length, Keacy Carty clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
11.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Fuller on off, Keacy Carty firms his drive straight but Rabada gets his right hand low and parries the ball to mid on. Keacy Carty looks for the run but is rightly sent back by Alick Athanaze.
11.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Hurls in on a good length but gives width outside off, Keacy Carty slaps it hard to the left of mid off but Temba Bavuma does well to dive and make the stop.
End Of The Over 11 : 31/2
1 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
K. Carty
16 (32)
A. Athanaze
6 (6)
K. Maharaj
6-0-21-1
10.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Tossed up, outside off, Keacy Carty slashes it to backward point for a single.
10.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Fires it full and on off, Keacy Carty drives it to cover.
10.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Gets the line slightly closer to the off stump, and gets the ball to turn away, Keacy Carty reads the line well and makes the leave.
10.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Turning away, from outside off, Keacy Carty is happy to make the leave.
10.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Outside off again, on a fuller length, Keacy Carty watchfully makes another leave.
10.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Maharaj floats it full, outside off, Keacy Carty leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 10 : 30/2
9 Runs
- 49.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 49.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
A. Athanaze
6 (6)
K. Carty
15 (26)
K. Rabada
5-3-10-1
9.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
On a length and on off, Alick Athanaze drives it to the off side.
9.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
Bangs it into the deck, on a shorter length and over off, Alick Athanaze looks to whip it across the line but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.
9.4
4
Kagiso Rabada To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Top shot that from Alick Athanaze! Rabada errs in line and offers width, outside off, and keeps it on a length, Alick Athanaze waits back and crisps his cut behind square on the off side for his first boundary.
Field change! One of the three slip fielders comes out and he is now positioned at short mid-wicket.
9.3
1
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Rabada serves this into the pads, on a nagging length, Keacy Carty flicks it off his pads in front of deep backward square leg for a single.
9.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Fuller than the previous one, around off, Keacy Carty eases it out to mid off.
9.1
4
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
FOUR! Nicely done! On a length, but well outside off, Keacy Carty hangs back and punches it through point for a boundary.
End Of The Over 9 : 21/2
3 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 28.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
A. Athanaze
2 (3)
K. Carty
10 (23)
K. Maharaj
5-0-20-1
8.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Turning in sharp from middle and leg, Alick Athanaze watches the ball and leaves this one alone for the keeper to collect to his right.
8.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Floated full, on middle, Alick Athanaze reverse sweeps it straight to the man at short third.
8.4
2
Keshav Maharaj To Alick Athanaze
Flighted full, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze sweeps it aerially but wide of backward square leg for a couple of runs.
8.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Looped up, full and around off, Keacy Carty lunges and eases the drive to deep cover for a single.
8.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Keeps it full again just outside off, Keacy Carty pushes it to the bowler.
8.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Fuller and outside off, Keacy Carty dabs it to point.
Alick Athanaze makes his way out to the centre.
End Of The Over 8 : 18/2
0 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- W 7.6
M. Louis
9 (25)
K. Carty
9 (20)
K. Rabada
4-3-1-1
7.6
W
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kagiso Rabada does not take long to strike in the second session! Rabada hits the deck hard and keeps it short over middle and leg. Mikyle Louis commits himself to the pull but is cramped for room with the angle coming in. He goes for the shot anyway and ends up getting a top edge of the bat and shooting it high in the air behind mid-wicket. Tristan Stubbs backtracks a bit and takes a simple catch to see the back of Mikyle Louis!
7.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Hits the deck on a shorter length, outside off and gets the ball to shoot off the deck. Mikyle Louis sways out of the line.
7.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Nails the toe-crushing yorker angling in, on middle and leg, Mikyle Louis digs it out in time.
7.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Gets the line closer to the off stump and lands it on a good length, Mikyle Louis pats it to mid off.
7.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Offers width outside off and keeps it on a good length, Mikyle Louis holds his bat high and makes the leave.
7.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Length, on off, Mikyle Louis leans on and blocks it to covers.
End Of The Over 7 : 18/1
6 Runs
- 46.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 26.6
K. Carty
9 (20)
M. Louis
9 (19)
K. Maharaj
4-0-17-1
6.6
2
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Fires it onto the pads, on a fuller length, Keacy Carty clips it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
6.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Continues to keep it full and offers the ball some more air, on off, Keacy Carty eases it to covers.
6.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Quicker and fuller, on middle and off, Keacy Carty keeps it out.
6.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Flighted, fuller by Maharaj, around off, Keacy Carty blocks it in front of silly point.
6.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Full, on off, Keacy Carty blocks it straight back to the bowler.
6.1
4
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
FOUR! Gets enough on it does Carty! Tossed up on middle and leg, Keacy Carty gets low on a knee and sweeps it fine past short fine leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 6 : 12/1
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
M. Louis
9 (19)
K. Carty
3 (14)
K. Rabada
3-2-1-0
5.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Digs this short and hits the deck hard over middle and leg, Mikyle Louis hops back and looks to tuck it away but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.
5.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
On a length, on off, Mikyle Louis solidly blocks it out.
5.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Angling in, on middle and leg, on a hard length, Mikyle Louis misses out on his defence with a straight bat and gets pinged onto his pad. An appeal for LBW from the Proteas but the umpire turns it down.
5.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Pitched up, on off, Mikyle Louis drives it stright to cover.
5.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Outside off, on a good length, Mikyle Louis leaves it alone.
5.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Rabada lands it on a fuller length and around the fourth stump line, Mikyle Louis leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 5 : 12/1
1 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
K. Carty
3 (14)
M. Louis
9 (13)
K. Maharaj
3-0-11-1
4.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Floated up, outside off, Keacy Carty looks to drive but is beaten yet again by the extra bounce.
4.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Serves it on a nagging length just outside off and gets the ball to turn away and bounce a bit off the deck. Keacy Carty is beaten as he looks to poke it with an angled bat.
4.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Too full this time, on middle and off, Mikyle Louis drives it past the bowler and wide of mid off for a single.
4.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Darts it quicker and fuller, on off, Mikyle Louis blocks it right under his eyes.
4.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Lands it outside off and Mikyle Louis is happy to let it be.
4.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Loops it full, outside off, Mikyle Louis leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 4 : 11/1
0 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
K. Carty
3 (12)
M. Louis
8 (9)
K. Rabada
2-1-1-0
3.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Length delivery, just outside off, Keacy Carty drives it well but straight to the man at cover.
3.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Nips one back in, from around off, on a length, Keacy Carty looks to drive it through off but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
3.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Starts from over the wicket and lands it on a good length just around off, Keacy Carty watchfully blocks it down the deck.
After a delay of about an hour, we are all set for the second session to commence. With clear skies and no clouds in sight, the umpires and players are heading out to the field. Let’s hope the weather remains favourable for the rest of the day. Keacy Carty and Mikyle Louis are all set to resume their innings. Kagiso Rabada is at the top of his mark and he is raring to go. Let's play...
UPDATE - 11.06 pm IST (5.36 pm GMT) - We are happy to inform you that play on Day 5 will resume at 11.10 pm IST (5.40 pm GMT). Kudos to the ground staff for their hard work over the past two days, ensuring the ground is ready for play despite the amount of rain we have had. We've lost 5.3 overs due to the rain interruption, leaving us with 63 overs for the day, weather permitting. Tea break will take place at 1.10 am IST (7.40 pm GMT, the previous day). Get ready for what promises to be an exciting final two sessions of this Test!
UPDATE - 10.51 pm IST (5.21 pm GMT) - The covers are off, and the ground is looking pristine under sunny, blue skies. The reserve umpire, Gregory Brathwaite is currently inspecting the edges of the square, ensuring they are adequately dried with sawdust. The scheduled inspection is still on, and from the visuals, it looks like we’re close to resuming play.
UPDATE - 10.25 pm IST (4.55 pm GMT) - Great visuals! The sun is shining in all its glory, and the covers are coming off. Match officials are currently inspecting the entire square. They have decided to hold another inspection at 11 pm IST (5.30 pm GMT). Stick around as we await a positive update regarding the resumption of play.
UPDATE - 10.12 pm IST (4.42 pm GMT) - The rain has eased, and the skies are brightening, offering promising signs for a return to play. However, there are some puddles in the outfield that will need to be addressed, causing a delay in the start of the second session.
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
The West Indian chase began with 72 overs remaining and a target of 298 to chase down. South Africa quickly made their mark, claiming an early wicket when Kraigg Brathwaite fell to an uncharacteristic shot. Despite the loss of their captain, Mikyle Louis has displayed positive intent, suggesting an aggressive approach to the chase. If this is any indication of how the West Indies will tackle the target, we’re in for an exciting couple of sessions, weather permitting. With 68.3 overs remaining in the day, all four results are still possible with South Africa needing 9 more wickets and West Indies requiring 287 more runs. However, whether we get all those overs in depends on how quickly the weather clears and play resumes. Back in a bit for the start of the second session. Stick around!
The day began with glorious sunshine, and South Africa faced the challenge of a tricky declaration. They had to strike a delicate balance - offering just enough of a target to give the West Indies hope, but not so much that it seemed unattainable. The two Proteas openers started steadily, but it was Tristan Stubbs who accelerated the innings, guiding South Africa to a total they were content with. Stubbs’ maiden half-century contributed to a lead of 297 runs before they declared. With Temba Bavuma also at the crease, the decision to declare became a bit easier.
Oops! It has started to rain, and the ground staff come charging in with the covers. With the Lunch break approaching, the umpires have decided to take an early LUNCH to minimize the impact of the rain delay on the game. What began as a drizzle has intensified significantly, coming down quite hard now. Let's hope the rain subsides during the interval so we can resume play promptly after Lunch.
3.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
A very convincing appeal for LBW this time but the umpire turns it down. After a long discussion, Temba Bavuma sends it upstairs for a check. Rabada bowls it on a good length over middle and off and gets the ball to jag back in, beating Carty's inside edge as he looks to keep it out. The ball raps him high on the back pad. The UltraEdge confirms no bat was involved and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be clipping the top of middle and comes up as umpire's call! Keacy Carty survives an early scare!
3.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
On a good length, around middle and off, Keacy Carty keeps it out.
3.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
A stifled appeal for LBW but this was too high! On a back of a length, over off, Keacy Carty looks to whip it across the line but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/1
9 Runs
- 12.1
- 02.2
- 42.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
M. Louis
8 (9)
K. Carty
3 (6)
K. Maharaj
2-0-10-1
2.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Full and on off, Mikyle Louis blocks it right under his eyes.
2.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Outside off, on a nagging length, left alone by Mikyle Louis.
2.4
4
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
FOUR! This is a counter-attacking shot from Mikyle Louis, but shouldn't really bother Maharaj too much! Tossed up, on off, Mikyle Louis frees his arms and carves it over cover for another boundary.
2.3
4
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
FOUR! Nicely done! Floated full and on the stumps, Mikyle Louis flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.
2.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Flights it full does Maharaj, on middle and leg, Mikyle Louis gets low and drops his bat on the ball to keep it out.
2.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Shorter and wider on off, Keacy Carty cuts it past silly point for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 2/1
1 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
M. Louis
0 (4)
K. Carty
2 (5)
K. Rabada
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Charges in and bowls it on a hard length just around off, Mikyle Louis shifts his balance ahead and blocks it to covers.
1.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Mikyle Louis
Serves it on a good length, outside off, Mikyle Louis leaves it alone.
1.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Angles it into the pads, on a fuller length, Keacy Carty flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Uh oh! The ground staff are waiting with the covers as dark clouds gather in the east and it has gone dark as well.
1.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Nearly chopped it back onto the stumps! Rabada bangs it on a short of a length outside off, Keacy Carty with no foot movement looks to play at it away from the body but gets an inside edge onto the deck. The ball bounces past the off stump.
1.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Nicely bowled! On a nagging length just around off with some away movement off the deck. Keacy Carty is drawn into the shot but the ball just whizzes past the outside edge.
1.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Keacy Carty
Starts right on the money does KG! Comes from over the wicket and attacks the stumps, on a good length, Keacy Carty clips it straight to mid-wicket.
It will be Kagiso Rabada to share the new ball from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- W 0.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
M. Louis
0 (2)
K. Carty
1 (1)
K. Maharaj
1-0-1-1
0.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Maharaj serves it on a nagging length, on off, Mikyle Louis stays on the back foot and dabs it in front of silly point.
0.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mikyle Louis
Maharaj offers flight again, full and on off, Mikyle Louis smothers the spin as he gets a good stride in on the block.
0.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Keacy Carty
Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Keacy Carty lunges and drives it wide of cover to get off the mark with a single.
Keacy Carty walks out to bat at number 3 for West Indies
0.3
W
Keshav Maharaj To Kraigg Brathwaite OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! There's that early wicket South Africa were after and it is the big one of the West Indian skipper. Uncharacteristic from Kraigg Brathwaite and he pays the ultimate price! Keshav Maharaj dangles the carrot as he gives the ball air and bowls it full, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite's eyes light up as he sees the bowl above his eyeline. Skips down the track and decides to cross bat this one over mid on. The ball dips and catches the outer half of the bat. It goes straight up towards cover where Tristan Stubbs backpedals and takes a reverse cup catch near his face.
0.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kraigg Brathwaite
Darted in, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward and defends it with a straight bat.
0.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Kraigg Brathwaite
Starts off on a nagging length, a hint of away turn, outside off, left alone by Kraigg Brathwaite.
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Match Info
- Venue Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
- Weather Overcast
- Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
- Result West Indies drew with South Africa
- Player of the Match Keshav Maharaj
- Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Stumps: South Africa 45/1 in 15.0 overs
- Lunch: South Africa 45/1 in 15.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: South Africa 45/1 in 15.0 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 43/1 in 13.1 overs
- Keacy Carty make his Test debut for West Indies
- Stumps: South Africa 344/8 in 113.0 overs
- 7th wicket partnership: 50 off 102 balls between K Verreynne (15) and W Mulder (31)
- South Africa 302/6 in 101.3 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 289/6 in 93.0 overs
- South Africa 271/6: T Bavuma - lbw b J Seales 86(182)
- Referral 2 (88.3 ovs): T Bavuma against WI (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 2)
- Referral 1 (85.6 ovs): WI against T Bavuma (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
- South Africa 250/5 in 83.4 overs
- Tea: South Africa 244/4 in 80.0 overs
- 5th wicket partnership: 52 off 89 balls between T Bavuma (32) and R Rickelton (17)
- R Rickelton dropped on 8 by J Warrican in 68.6 overs
- T Bavuma 21st Test fifty: 52 runs in 123 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- South Africa 202/4 in 67.1 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 187/4 in 63.4 overs
- 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 88 balls between T Bavuma (15) and D Bedingham (29)
- T Bavuma dropped on 38 by K Hodge in 61.3 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 152/3 in 53.0 overs
- Lunch: South Africa 152/3 in 53.0 overs
- South Africa 150/3 in 52.5 overs
- 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 124 balls between de Zorzi (23) and T Bavuma (27)
- Drinks: South Africa 119/2 in 39.0 overs
- South Africa 100/2 in 32.5 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 85/1 in 26.0 overs
- de Zorzi 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 78 balls (4x4) (2x6)
- South Africa 50/1 in 16.3 overs
- Stumps: West Indies 145/4 in 67.0 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: West Indies 114/2 in 49.3 overs
- Tea: West Indies 114/2 in 49.3 overs
- Rain Stoppage: West Indies 114/2 in 49.3 overs
- 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 101 balls between K Brathwaite (18) and K Carty (32)
- Drinks: West Indies 100/1 in 42.0 overs
- West Indies 100/1 in 42.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: West Indies 57/1 in 28.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: West Indies 53/1 in 27.0 overs
- Lunch: West Indies 53/1 in 27.0 overs
- 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 133 balls between K Brathwaite (12) and M Louis (34)
- West Indies 50/0 in 22.1 overs
- K Brathwaite dropped on 7 by A Markram in 14.4 overs
- Drinks: West Indies 27/0 in 11.2 overs
- Change of ball: West Indies 27/0 in 11.2 overs
- Referral 1 (6.6 ovs): SA against K Brathwaite (Caught) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 2)
- Innings Break: South Africa 357/10 in 117.4 overs
- South Africa 351/8 in 115.2 overs
- Stumps: South Africa 30/0 in 5.0 overs
- de Zorzi dropped on 13 by K Hodge in 4.3 overs
- Innings Break: West Indies 233/10 in 91.5 overs
- West Indies 215/9: K Roach - lbw Kagiso Rabada 8(34)
- Referral 2 (6.6 ovs): K Roach against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, SA: 2)
- West Indies 205/8 in 86.1 overs
- Drinks: West Indies 192/7 in 85.0 overs
- New ball taken: South Africa 180/6 in 80.1 overs
- West Indies 150/4 in 67.2 overs
- Tea: West Indies 145/4 in 67.0 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: West Indies 145/4 in 67.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: West Indies 145/4 in 67.0 overs
- West Indies 201/5 in 56.2 overs
- Drinks: West Indies 180/4 in 48.0 overs
- 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 72 balls between A Athanaze (32) and J Holder (18)
- Referral 3 (45.1 ovs): SA against A Athanaze (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 1)
- J Holder completes 3000 runs in Test
- West Indies 150/4 in 39.5 overs
- Referral 2 (3.3 ovs): SA against J Holder (Caught) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 2)
- Tea: West Indies 121/3 in 33.3 overs
- A Athanaze 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- 4th wicket partnership: 52 off 76 balls between K Hodge (23) and A Athanaze (28)
- West Indies 100/3 in 25.2 overs
- K Hodge dropped on 9 by A Markram in 23.2 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: West Indies 11/1 in 4.0 overs
- Lunch: West Indies 11/1 in 4.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: West Indies 11/1 in 4.0 overs
- Referral 1 (3.3 ovs): SA against K Carty (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
- Innings Break: South Africa 137/3 dec in 29.0 overs
- 3rd wicket partnership: 54 off 41 balls between T Stubbs (39) and T Bavuma (15)
- Referral 1 (6.6 ovs): WI against T Stubbs (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, SA: 3)
- T Stubbs maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: South Africa 150/2 in 27.0 overs
- South Africa 150/2 in 26.4 overs
- T Stubbs dropped on 31 by M Louis in 24.3 overs
- South Africa 102/1 in 19.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 84/1 in 17.0 overs
- 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 52 balls between de Zorzi (26) and A Markram (17)
- South Africa 50/0 in 8.3 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi SA | 163 | 40.75 |
| Tony de Zorzi SA | 163 | 40.75 |
| Tristan Stubbs SA | 138 | 34.50 |
| Tristan Stubbs SA | 138 | 34.50 |
| Jason Holder WI | 121 | 60.50 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj SA | 13 | 2.50 |
| Jayden Seales WI | 12 | 3.37 |
| Kagiso Rabada SA | 8 | 2.96 |
| Jomel Warrican WI | 8 | 3.45 |
| Wiaan Mulder SA | 6 | 2.97 |
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