| The new batsman is Martin Guptill. | |
| The new batsman is Daniel Vettori. | |
| The new bowler is Shaun Pollock. | |
| 0.1 | Shaun Pollock to Martin Guptill, 0, 129.00kph, S Pollock ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. M Guptill puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 0.2 | Shaun Pollock to Martin Guptill, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.2 | Shaun Pollock to Martin Guptill, OUT, 127.51kph, M Guptill miscues a cut. Loose stroke from M Guptill as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Martin Guptill c +Q de Kock b S Pollock 0 (1m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| The new batsman is Corey Anderson. | |
| 0.3 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, 0, 127.80kph, That continues on straight. C Anderson gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Anderson rightly sends him back |
| 0.4 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, 0, 128.89kph, S Pollock maintains a tight line outside off. C Anderson goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, 0, 125.31kph, S Pollock is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 0.6 | Shaun Pollock to Corey Anderson, 0, 128.70kph, S Pollock pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. Bouncer! C Anderson sways away and lets it go through |
| End of over 1 (6 runs) New Zealand 6 / 1 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Daniel Vettori 0* (0b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 1-0-6-1 Corey Anderson 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Dale Steyn. | |
| 1.1 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, 0, 149.66kph, short and straight. D Vettori plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 1.2 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. D Steyn is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.2 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. D Steyn is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.2 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, 0, 146.94kph, short length outside off stump. Bouncer! D Vettori sways away and lets it go through |
| 1.3 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, This delivery just skims past D Vettori's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 1.3 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, 1, 148.16kph, short and straight. That is a comfortable single |
| 1.4 | Dale Steyn to Corey Anderson, 0, 150.15kph, C Anderson gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.5 | Dale Steyn to Corey Anderson, 0, 148.19kph, D Steyn hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. C Anderson struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.6 | Dale Steyn to Corey Anderson, OUT, 147.65kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length outside off. C Anderson completely mishits a cut. Huge appeal by D Steyn. And the finger goes up. C Anderson seems very unhappy about something |
| Corey Anderson lbw D Steyn 0 (11m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| End of over 2 (4 runs) New Zealand 10 / 2 (RR: 5.00) | |
| Daniel Vettori 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 1-0-4-1 Shaun Pollock 1-0-6-1 | |
| The new batsman is Brendon McCullum. | |
| 2.1 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.1 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, 1, 128.70kph, D Vettori plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 2.2 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by D Harper |
| 2.2 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 2.2 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by D Harper |
| 2.2 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by D Harper |
| 2.2 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, 0, 125.40kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. B McCullum's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.3 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, 1, 126.96kph, S Pollock ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. B McCullum swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 2.4 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, 0, 123.41kph, No great pace there from S Pollock. Short length outside off stump. D Vettori plays a backfoot defensive, but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 2.5 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.5 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.5 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.5 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.5 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, 1, 126.16kph, S Pollock is struggling to find much pace off this surface. They take a single |
| 2.6 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by D Harper |
| 2.6 | Shaun Pollock to Brendon McCullum, 1, 126.17kph, S Pollock ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed cover drive there. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 3 (14 runs) New Zealand 24 / 2 (RR: 8.00) | |
| Brendon McCullum 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 2-0-20-1 Daniel Vettori 3 (6b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 1-0-4-1 | |
| 3.1 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, 0, 148.42kph, D Steyn bowls this gun-barrel straight. B McCullum defends with a straight bat |
| 3.2 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 3.2 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 3.2 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, 0, 151.67kph, That one goes on straight. Hit straight to the fielder at short fine leg. No run |
| 3.3 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 3.3 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, 0, 146.27kph, Not much movement from this surface. B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 3.4 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, 1, 145.95kph, That continues on straight. B McCullum leg glances but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by B McCullum. One run |
| 3.5 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, This delivery just skims past D Vettori's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 3.5 | Dale Steyn to Daniel Vettori, 1, 142.19kph, D Steyn maintains a tight line outside off. D Vettori plays a punchy backfoot defensive. That is an excellent call by D Vettori. One run |
| 3.6 | Dale Steyn to Brendon McCullum, OUT, 151.45kph, That one goes on straight. B McCullum defends with a straight bat. Huge appeal by D Steyn. And the finger goes up. B McCullum seems very unhappy about something |
| Brendon McCullum lbw D Steyn 3 (17m 8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 37.50 | |
| End of over 4 (6 runs) New Zealand 30 / 3 (RR: 7.50) | |
| Daniel Vettori 4* (7b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 2-0-10-2 Shaun Pollock 2-0-20-1 | |
| The new batsman is Kane Williamson. | |
| 4.1 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 4.1 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Pollock is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 4.1 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, 1, 121.10kph, S Pollock ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. They take a single |
| 4.2 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 4.2 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 0, 127.93kph, S Pollock maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 4.3 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by D Harper |
| 4.3 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 4.3 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 1, 121.90kph, S Pollock pushes this through at no great pace and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from K Williamson as he plays a leg glance. They take a single |
| 4.4 | Shaun Pollock to Daniel Vettori, OUT, 121.26kph, short and straight. D Vettori miscues a cut. Loose stroke from D Vettori as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Daniel Vettori c +Q de Kock b S Pollock 5 (37m 9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 55.56 | |
| The new batsman is Ross Taylor. | |
| 4.5 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 4.5 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 4.5 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 0, 121.67kph, S Pollock pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 4.6 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 4.6 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 4.6 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 4.6 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 4.6 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 0, 120.59kph, That one goes on straight. R Taylor plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| End of over 5 (13 runs) New Zealand 43 / 4 (RR: 8.60) | |
| Kane Williamson 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 3-0-33-2 Ross Taylor 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 2-0-10-2 | |
| 5.1 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 148.44kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot |
| 5.2 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 1, 141.16kph, D Steyn bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Williamson plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 5.3 | Dale Steyn to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.96kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great backfoot defensive. Easy single to be had there |
| 5.4 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 149.88kph, D Steyn hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside off. K Williamson late cuts but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| 5.5 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 147.64kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back |
| 5.6 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 1, 149.63kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. K Williamson square drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 6 (3 runs) New Zealand 46 / 4 (RR: 7.67) | |
| Kane Williamson 3* (7b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 3-0-13-2 Ross Taylor 1 (3b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 3-0-33-2 | |
| 6.1 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 6.1 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 6.1 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, S Pollock loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 6.1 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 0, 120.55kph, No great pace there from S Pollock and he hits a short length just outside off. K Williamson late cuts but doesn't time it at all. No run |
| 6.2 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 6.2 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 0, 120.01kph, This one is military medium from S Pollock. K Williamson swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at short 3rd man. No run |
| 6.3 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 0, 122.16kph, S Pollock is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains a middle stump line. Excellent timing from K Williamson as he plays an upper cut. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back |
| 6.4 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 1, 123.32kph, S Pollock maintains a middle stump line. K Williamson puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by K Williamson. One run |
| 6.5 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.00kph, S Pollock is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 6.6 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 1, 120.99kph, No great pace there from S Pollock and he maintains a tight line on middle. Aggressive late cut from K Williamson. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 7 (7 runs) New Zealand 53 / 4 (RR: 7.57) | |
| Kane Williamson 5* (12b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 4-0-40-2 Ross Taylor 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 3-0-13-2 | |
| 7.1 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 146.20kph, Bouncer! K Williamson sways away |
| 7.2 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 2, 150.97kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great backfoot defensive. Two more runs |
| 7.3 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 1, 151.27kph, K Williamson plays it gently through the leg side. They take a single |
| 7.4 | Dale Steyn to Ross Taylor, 1b, 148.11kph, D Steyn maintains a middle stump line. R Taylor misses it completely. One more |
| 7.5 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 145.32kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here. K Williamson backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.6 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 143.21kph, K Williamson struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 8 (4 runs) New Zealand 57 / 4 (RR: 7.13) | |
| Ross Taylor 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 4-0-16-2 Kane Williamson 8 (17b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 4-0-40-2 | |
| 8.1 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 8.1 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 8.1 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 0, 120.55kph, S Pollock pushes this through at no great pace. Aggressive late cut from R Taylor and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 8.2 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.37kph, S Pollock is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Easy single to be had there |
| 8.3 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 1, 120.18kph, No great pace there from S Pollock. K Williamson late cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 8.4 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 0, 120.73kph, That continues on straight. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 8.5 | Shaun Pollock to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.36kph, This one is military medium from S Pollock and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. That is an excellent call by R Taylor. One run |
| 8.6 | Shaun Pollock to Kane Williamson, 1, 120.01kph, short and straight. One more to the total |
| End of over 9 (6 runs) New Zealand 63 / 4 (RR: 7.00) | |
| Kane Williamson 10* (19b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 5-0-46-2 Ross Taylor 4 (9b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 4-0-16-2 | |
| 9.1 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 138.72kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 9.2 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 149.79kph, K Williamson plays an extravagant upper cut. Glorious timing. Not in the gap |
| 9.3 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 0, 146.83kph, D Steyn pitches that one on middle. K Williamson swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 9.4 | Dale Steyn to Kane Williamson, 1, 143.57kph, D Steyn hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. That is a comfortable single |
| 9.5 | Dale Steyn to Ross Taylor, 0, 143.44kph, D Steyn pitches that one on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| 9.6 | Dale Steyn to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.85kph, D Steyn maintains a tight line just outside off. R Taylor goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| End of over 10 (1 runs) New Zealand 64 / 4 (RR: 6.40) | |
| Kane Williamson 11* (23b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 5-0-17-2 Ross Taylor 4 (11b 0x4 0x6) Shaun Pollock 5-0-46-2 | |
| The new bowler is Morne Morkel. | |
| 10.1 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 2, 147.80kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Two more runs |
| 10.2 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 0, 151.96kph, M Morkel hurls this through. K Williamson puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 10.3 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 0, 148.50kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 10.4 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 1, 147.35kph, That continues on straight. K Williamson plays an extravagant upper cut. Glorious timing. Easy single to be had there |
| 10.5 | Morne Morkel to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.45kph, R Taylor plays a punchy pull. Single taken |
| 10.6 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 1, 148.78kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 11 (5 runs) New Zealand 69 / 4 (RR: 6.27) | |
| Kane Williamson 15* (28b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 1-0-5-0 Ross Taylor 5 (12b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 5-0-17-2 | |
| The new bowler is Vernon Philander. | |
| 11.1 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, 0, 141.00kph, V Philander hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line |
| 11.2 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, 0, 140.35kph, V Philander pitches that one on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back |
| 11.3 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, 3, 137.04kph, Excellent timing from K Williamson as he plays a late cut. They come back for a third. Brilliant running |
| 11.4 | Vernon Philander to Ross Taylor, 2, 138.33kph, V Philander is working up a decent pace here. Spanked through the leg side. Great upper cut. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 11.5 | Vernon Philander to Ross Taylor, 0, 137.75kph, V Philander hits a good length on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| 11.6 | Vernon Philander to Ross Taylor, 0, 140.84kph, V Philander is working up a good head of steam here. Well-timed late cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| End of over 12 (5 runs) New Zealand 74 / 4 (RR: 6.17) | |
| Kane Williamson 18* (31b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 1-0-5-0 Ross Taylor 7 (15b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 1-0-5-0 | |
| 12.1 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 1, 149.82kph, M Morkel maintains a tight line on middle. K Williamson pulls but can't time it properly. One more |
| 12.2 | Morne Morkel to Ross Taylor, 0, 146.97kph, full and straight. Aggressive backfoot defensive from R Taylor. No runs taken |
| 12.3 | Morne Morkel to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.25kph, M Morkel pitches that one just outside off. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 12.4 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 1, 148.56kph, M Morkel hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Aggressive pull from K Williamson. That is an excellent call by K Williamson. One run |
| 12.5 | Morne Morkel to Ross Taylor, 1, 151.67kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 12.6 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 2, 147.22kph, The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| End of over 13 (6 runs) New Zealand 80 / 4 (RR: 6.15) | |
| Ross Taylor 9* (18b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 2-0-11-0 Kane Williamson 22 (34b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 1-0-5-0 | |
| 13.1 | Vernon Philander to Ross Taylor, OUT, 140.85kph, V Philander maintains a tight line on middle. R Taylor played that with soft hands. That is a very close shout. Looks good from our vantage point and, yes, he has to go |
| Ross Taylor lbw V Philander 9 (44m 19b 0x4 0x6) SR: 47.37 | |
| The new batsman is Martin Crowe. | |
| 13.2 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 0, 136.96kph, short and straight. M Crowe goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 13.3 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 1, 136.82kph, V Philander puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed backfoot defensive. M Crowe trots through for the single |
| 13.4 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, 1, 140.75kph, V Philander bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Williamson plays it gently through the leg side. Single taken |
| 13.5 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 0, 139.61kph, V Philander flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. M Crowe gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 13.6 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 1, 140.52kph, V Philander bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 14 (3 runs) New Zealand 83 / 5 (RR: 5.93) | |
| Martin Crowe 2* (4b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 2-0-8-1 Kane Williamson 23 (35b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 2-0-11-0 | |
| 14.1 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 1, 149.58kph, M Morkel maintains an off stump line. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 14.2 | Morne Morkel to Kane Williamson, 1, 146.11kph, M Morkel hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Aggressive leg glance from K Williamson. They take a single |
| 14.3 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.04kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 14.4 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 0, 148.34kph, short and straight. M Crowe goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 14.5 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 0, 150.36kph, M Crowe plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 14.6 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.26kph, short and straight. M Crowe plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| End of over 15 (2 runs) New Zealand 85 / 5 (RR: 5.67) | |
| Kane Williamson 24* (36b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 3-0-13-0 Martin Crowe 3 (9b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 2-0-8-1 | |
| 15.1 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, 1, 136.71kph, V Philander is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Williamson plays it gently through the leg side. Easy single to be had there |
| 15.2 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 15.2 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 15.2 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 0, 135.85kph, short and straight. M Crowe goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| 15.3 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, WIDE, Harsh call from I Gould - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 15.3 | Vernon Philander to Martin Crowe, 1, 136.31kph, V Philander is working up a decent pace here. Aggressive upper cut from M Crowe. Easy single to be had there |
| 15.4 | Vernon Philander to Kane Williamson, OUT, 135.13kph, V Philander maintains an off stump line. K Williamson was in no position to play that stroke. D Steyn is after it and takes a spectacular catch! |
| Kane Williamson c D Steyn b V Philander 25 (63m 38b 0x4 0x6) SR: 65.79 | |
| The new batsman is Jimmy Neesham. | |
| 15.5 | Vernon Philander to Jimmy Neesham, 0, 140.28kph, V Philander is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. J Neesham goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Neesham rightly sends him back |
| 15.6 | Vernon Philander to Jimmy Neesham, WIDE, This delivery just skims past J Neesham's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 15.6 | Vernon Philander to Jimmy Neesham, 0, 135.76kph, J Neesham defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| End of over 16 (6 runs) New Zealand 91 / 6 (RR: 5.69) | |
| Martin Crowe 4* (11b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 3-0-14-2 Jimmy Neesham 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 3-0-13-0 | |
| 16.1 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 1, 146.32kph, M Crowe plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by M Crowe. One run |
| 16.2 | Morne Morkel to Jimmy Neesham, OUT, 145.49kph, Not much movement from this surface. J Neesham miscues a square drive. J Duminy is after it and takes a spectacular catch! |
| Jimmy Neesham c J Duminy b M Morkel 0 (3m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| The new batsman is Richard Hadlee. | |
| 16.3 | Morne Morkel to Richard Hadlee, 0, 146.35kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. R Hadlee goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Hadlee rightly sends him back |
| 16.4 | Morne Morkel to Richard Hadlee, 1, 147.56kph, R Hadlee plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. The batsmen only take one |
| 16.5 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 0, 151.12kph, M Crowe defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 16.6 | Morne Morkel to Martin Crowe, 2, 145.39kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| End of over 17 (4 runs) New Zealand 95 / 7 (RR: 5.59) | |
| Richard Hadlee 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 4-0-17-1 Martin Crowe 7 (14b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 3-0-14-2 | |
| The new bowler is JP Duminy. | |
| 17.1 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 63.42kph, R Hadlee backfoot defensives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 17.2 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 73.45kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to R Hadlee and he defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 17.3 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 1, 62.49kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to R Hadlee. The straight one now. That is an excellent call by R Hadlee. One run |
| 17.4 | JP Duminy to Martin Crowe, 1, 60.00kph, J Duminy tosses this one up to M Crowe. Excellent timing from M Crowe as he plays a backfoot defensive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 17.5 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 4, 70.20kph, J Duminy gives this one some air. A hint of turn away from. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 17.6 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 60.00kph, R Hadlee defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 18 (6 runs) New Zealand 101 / 7 (RR: 5.61) | |
| Martin Crowe 8* (15b 0x4 0x6) JP Duminy 1-0-6-0 Richard Hadlee 6 (7b 1x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 4-0-17-1 | |
| Dale Steyn will start a new spell. | |
| 18.1 | Dale Steyn to Martin Crowe, 4, 144.73kph, M Crowe plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 18.2 | Dale Steyn to Martin Crowe, OUT, 147.27kph, M Crowe miscues a cut. De Kock snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Martin Crowe c +Q de Kock b D Steyn 12 (24m 17b 1x4 0x6) SR: 70.59 | |
| The new batsman is Tim Southee. | |
| 18.3 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 143.14kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. T Southee gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 18.4 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 142.86kph, Defensive stroke. T Southee's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 18.5 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 1, 142.62kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. One more to the total |
| 18.6 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, 0, 144.44kph, D Steyn maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 19 (5 runs) New Zealand 106 / 8 (RR: 5.58) | |
| Tim Southee 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 6-0-22-3 Richard Hadlee 6 (8b 1x4 0x6) JP Duminy 1-0-6-0 | |
| 19.1 | JP Duminy to Tim Southee, 0, 63.48kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to T Southee. Not finding much turn off this surface. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Southee rightly sends him back |
| 19.2 | JP Duminy to Tim Southee, 1, 60.00kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to T Southee. Gentle offie turns into the batsman. Spanked through the off side. Great drive. That is an excellent call by T Southee. One run |
| 19.3 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 60.00kph, J Duminy tosses this one up to R Hadlee. Not finding much turn off this surface. R Hadlee puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Hadlee rightly sends him back |
| 19.4 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 61.78kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to R Hadlee. Good length outside off stump |
| 19.5 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 6, 60.12kph, J Duminy gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. Excellent timing from R Hadlee as he plays a cover drive. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| 19.6 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 1, 88.31kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 20 (8 runs) New Zealand 114 / 8 (RR: 5.70) | |
| Richard Hadlee 13* (12b 1x4 1x6) JP Duminy 2-0-14-0 Tim Southee 2 (5b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 6-0-22-3 | |
| 20.1 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, 0, 148.82kph, D Steyn hurls this through. R Hadlee goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 20.2 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, 0, 142.51kph, R Hadlee struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 20.3 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, 0, 150.71kph, That continues on straight. R Hadlee plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Not in the gap |
| 20.4 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, 1, 148.45kph, D Steyn is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 20.5 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 142.74kph, D Steyn maintains a middle stump line. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 20.6 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 146.25kph, D Steyn hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. T Southee plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing |
| End of over 21 (1 runs) New Zealand 115 / 8 (RR: 5.48) | |
| Richard Hadlee 14* (16b 1x4 1x6) Dale Steyn 7-0-23-3 Tim Southee 2 (7b 0x4 0x6) JP Duminy 2-0-14-0 | |
| 21.1 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 0, 62.66kph, J Duminy gives this one some air. Defensively played. R Hadlee struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 21.2 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 4, 69.05kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to R Hadlee. Gentle offie turns away from the batsman. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Very classy from R Hadlee - no stopping this one |
| 21.3 | JP Duminy to Richard Hadlee, 1, 60.00kph, A hint of turn away from. R Hadlee sweeps but doesn't time it at all. Single taken |
| 21.4 | JP Duminy to Tim Southee, 0, 74.40kph, J Duminy floats a delivery to T Southee and he plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 21.5 | JP Duminy to Tim Southee, 0, 60.00kph, full length outside off stump. T Southee backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 21.6 | JP Duminy to Tim Southee, 1, 60.00kph, Breaks into just off the straight. Well-timed on-drive there. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 22 (6 runs) New Zealand 121 / 8 (RR: 5.50) | |
| Tim Southee 3* (10b 0x4 0x6) JP Duminy 3-0-20-0 Richard Hadlee 19 (19b 2x4 1x6) Dale Steyn 7-0-23-3 | |
| 22.1 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 1, 142.99kph, D Steyn pitches that one just outside off. T Southee puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 22.2 | Dale Steyn to Richard Hadlee, OUT, 147.63kph, That continues on straight. R Hadlee miscues a cut. Edged and taken! |
| Richard Hadlee c +Q de Kock b D Steyn 19 (23m 20b 2x4 1x6) SR: 95.00 | |
| That's D Steyn's four-for! | |
| The new batsman is Trent Boult. | |
| 22.3 | Dale Steyn to Trent Boult, 0, 145.21kph, D Steyn hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. T Boult's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 22.4 | Dale Steyn to Trent Boult, 1, 141.49kph, T Boult plays a punchy leg glance. Easy single to be had there |
| 22.5 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 140.05kph, T Southee goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Southee rightly sends him back |
| 22.6 | Dale Steyn to Tim Southee, 0, 146.63kph, D Steyn hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside off. T Southee hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| End of over 23 (2 runs) New Zealand 123 / 9 (RR: 5.35) | |
| Trent Boult 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 8-0-25-4 Tim Southee 4 (13b 0x4 0x6) JP Duminy 3-0-20-0 | |
| Morne Morkel will start a new spell. | |
| 23.1 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 0, 151.04kph, M Morkel hits a short length on middle. T Boult hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 23.2 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 0, 150.17kph, T Boult goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 23.3 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 0, 144.85kph, M Morkel hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great cover drive. T Boult struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 23.4 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 1, 145.79kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 23.5 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 0, 151.36kph, T Southee defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 23.6 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 0, 146.97kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here. Short length on middle stump. T Southee goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 24 (1 runs) New Zealand 124 / 9 (RR: 5.17) | |
| Trent Boult 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 5-0-18-1 Tim Southee 4 (15b 0x4 0x6) Dale Steyn 8-0-25-4 | |
| Vernon Philander will start a new spell. | |
| 24.1 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 140.41kph, V Philander maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Boult rightly sends him back |
| 24.2 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 137.31kph, T Boult defends with a straight bat |
| 24.3 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 137.88kph, short length just outside off stump. T Boult goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Boult rightly sends him back |
| 24.4 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 1, 135.42kph, V Philander is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Boult as he plays a leg glance. Easy single to be had there |
| 24.5 | Vernon Philander to Tim Southee, 0, 140.56kph, T Southee defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 24.6 | Vernon Philander to Tim Southee, 2, 135.54kph, V Philander maintains a middle stump line. T Southee takes a couple of runs |
| End of over 25 (3 runs) New Zealand 127 / 9 (RR: 5.08) | |
| Trent Boult 3* (10b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 4-0-17-2 Tim Southee 6 (17b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 5-0-18-1 | |
| 25.1 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 1, 145.75kph, M Morkel pitches that one just outside off. T Boult pulls but doesn't time it at all. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 25.2 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 0, 145.03kph, M Morkel maintains a tight line just outside off. T Southee goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 25.3 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 4, 149.40kph, short and straight. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 25.4 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 0, 147.14kph, M Morkel hurls this through. T Southee goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 25.5 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, 1lb, 142.93kph, M Morkel is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. T Southee swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 25.6 | Morne Morkel to Trent Boult, 0, 146.75kph, M Morkel pitches that one just outside off. T Boult upper cuts but doesn't time it at all. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 26 (6 runs) New Zealand 133 / 9 (RR: 5.12) | |
| Tim Southee 10* (21b 1x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 6-0-23-1 Trent Boult 4 (12b 0x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 4-0-17-2 | |
| 26.1 | Vernon Philander to Tim Southee, 1, 137.27kph, V Philander pitches that one just outside leg. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. That is a comfortable single |
| 26.2 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 138.15kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed late cut there. No run |
| 26.3 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 140.47kph, V Philander hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside off. Aggressive late cut from T Boult and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.4 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 138.74kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. T Boult struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.5 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 134.67kph, V Philander maintains a tight line on middle. T Boult goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.6 | Vernon Philander to Trent Boult, 0, 137.01kph, V Philander is working up a decent pace here. Defensive stroke. T Boult's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 27 (1 runs) New Zealand 134 / 9 (RR: 4.96) | |
| Tim Southee 11* (22b 1x4 0x6) Vernon Philander 5-0-18-2 Trent Boult 4 (17b 0x4 0x6) Morne Morkel 6-0-23-1 | |
| 27.1 | Morne Morkel to Tim Southee, OUT, 144.86kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. T Southee can't get the cut away. De Kock snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Tim Southee c +Q de Kock b M Morkel 11 (36m 23b 1x4 0x6) SR: 47.83 | |
| Close of innings: New Zealand - 134 all out | |
Kane Williamson 25 (38) Richard Hadlee 19 (20) Dale Steyn 4 / 25 Vernon Philander 2 / 18 | |
| The new batsman is Vernon Philander. | |
| The new batsman is Hashim Amla. | |
| The new bowler is Richard Hadlee. | |
| 0.1 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, 1, 152.00kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 0.2 | Richard Hadlee to Hashim Amla, 1, 151.96kph, R Hadlee hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. H Amla puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by H Amla. One run |
| 0.3 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.3 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, 0, 147.28kph, short and straight. V Philander plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 0.4 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.4 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, 0, 148.47kph, V Philander defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 0.5 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, WIDE, Harsh call from D Harper - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.5 | Richard Hadlee to Vernon Philander, 1, 147.63kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. V Philander puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 0.6 | Richard Hadlee to Hashim Amla, 1, 148.87kph, R Hadlee hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. H Amla plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 1 (7 runs) South Africa 7 / 0 (RR: 7.00, RRR: 2.59) | |
| South Africa requires 128 runs to win at 2.61 runs per over | |
| Hashim Amla 2* (2b 0x4 0x6) Richard Hadlee 1-0-7-0 Vernon Philander 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Trent Boult. | |
| 1.1 | Trent Boult to Hashim Amla, 0, 125.42kph, Defensive stroke. H Amla's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 1.2 | Trent Boult to Hashim Amla, WIDE, T Boult loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 1.2 | Trent Boult to Hashim Amla, WIDE, This is way outside off and the batsman can't reach it. Called wide by I Gould |
| 1.2 | Trent Boult to Hashim Amla, OUT, 128.92kph, No great pace there from T Boult and he maintains a tight line just outside leg. H Amla played that with soft hands and he has not quite got a hold of this one and it is taken by T Southee fine leg |
| Hashim Amla c T Southee b T Boult 2 (9m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00 | |
| The new batsman is JP Duminy. | |
| 1.3 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, 0, 126.68kph, Not much movement from this surface. J Duminy gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 1.4 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.4 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.4 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.4 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, 1, 127.35kph, T Boult ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. J Duminy puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 1.5 | Trent Boult to Vernon Philander, 1, 128.76kph, V Philander plays it gently through the off side. That is a comfortable single |
| 1.6 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 1.6 | Trent Boult to JP Duminy, 1, 126.40kph, T Boult is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. J Duminy puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| End of over 2 (9 runs) South Africa 16 / 1 (RR: 8.00, RRR: 2.46) | |
| South Africa requires 119 runs to win at 2.48 runs per over | |
| JP Duminy 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Trent Boult 1-0-9-1 Vernon Philander 3 (5b 0x4 0x6) Richard Hadlee 1-0-7-0 | |
| 2.1 | Richard Hadlee to JP Duminy, WIDE, This delivery just skims past J Duminy's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 2.1 | Richard Hadlee to JP Duminy, OUT, 147.57kph, R Hadlee maintains an off stump line. J Duminy was in no position to play that stroke. T Boult is after it and takes a spectacular catch! |
| JP Duminy c T Boult b R Hadlee 2 (6m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00 | |
| The new batsman is David Miller. | |
| 2.2 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, WIDE, This delivery just skims past D Miller's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 2.2 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, 0, 151.64kph, R Hadlee hits a short length outside off. D Miller hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 2.3 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. R Hadlee is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.3 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, 0, 146.71kph, short and straight. Aggressive backfoot defensive from D Miller. No runs taken |
| 2.4 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. R Hadlee is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.4 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. R Hadlee is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.4 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. R Hadlee is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 2.4 | Richard Hadlee to David Miller, OUT, 147.45kph, R Hadlee hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. D Miller was in no position to play that stroke. This ball is lofted straight down the throat of the fielder at 3rd man |
| David Miller c D Vettori b R Hadlee 0 (5m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| The new batsman is Graeme Pollock . | |
| 2.5 | Richard Hadlee to Graeme Pollock , 0, 145.12kph, That one goes on straight. G Pollock hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 2.6 | Richard Hadlee to Graeme Pollock , 1, 150.20kph, R Hadlee is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. One more to the total |
| End of over 3 (7 runs) South Africa 23 / 3 (RR: 7.67, RRR: 2.36) | |
| South Africa requires 112 runs to win at 2.38 runs per over | |
| Graeme Pollock 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Richard Hadlee 2-0-14-2 Vernon Philander 3 (5b 0x4 0x6) Trent Boult 1-0-9-1 | |
| 3.1 | Trent Boult to Graeme Pollock , WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 3.1 | Trent Boult to Graeme Pollock , 1, 125.20kph, That continues on straight. G Pollock cuts but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 3.2 | Trent Boult to Vernon Philander, 1, 124.73kph, T Boult is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains a leg stump line. V Philander plays a punchy backfoot defensive. They take a single |
| 3.3 | Trent Boult to Graeme Pollock , WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 3.3 | Trent Boult to Graeme Pollock , WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. T Boult is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 3.3 | Trent Boult to Graeme Pollock , 1, 128.61kph, G Pollock plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by G Pollock. One run |
| 3.4 | Trent Boult to Vernon Philander, 0, 125.90kph, T Boult pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length on middle. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 3.5 | Trent Boult to Vernon Philander, |
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