South Africa vs England
1st Twenty20 International - Johannesburg, Friday, November 13, 2009
England 202/6 (20.0) South Africa 127/3 (13.0)
Loots Bosman
58 (31, 6x4, 4x5)
Graeme Smith (C)
41 (23, 6x4, 4x3)
Luke Wright
2
0
17
1
Graeme Swann
3
0
30
1
England beat South Africa by 1 run (D/L method)
South Africa
England
After easing off a bit, the rain has now got quite heavier. The Umpires have hence decided to bring the covers on. The players are walking off the field.
As far as the equation goes, South Africa need another 76 runs to win from 42 balls. But here it will be a case of the D/L method, according to which 128 is the par score. South Africa are 127/3 which leaves them 2 runs short of victory if the game doesn't get underway from here on. Stay tuned for the latest updates..
That's it. The word is out from the middle - the match has been called off. England have won the match by D/L method. South Africa will consider themselves pretty unlucky as they just the missed the game by a couple of runs. The official result of the match is that England have won by 1 run (D/L method).
Chasing that big total of 203, South Africa got off to a brilliant start with skipper Smith (41) and Bosman (58) both going after the bowlers. But England came back a little towards the end of the 10th over picking up three wickets in quick succession. That slowed down the proceedings a bit while the rain came in to interrupt. The batsmen in the middle had the D/L method sheet in their hand and by the end of the 12th over, South Africa looked safe but the 13th over changed the context of the game. Unlucky South Africa, did not go for those runs as the rain eased off a bit but at the end of the over it got heavier and the match had to be called off. The D/L method par score was 128 and South Africa ended with 127/3 in 13 overs. Eoin Morgan gets the Man of the Match award for his outstanding innings of 85* off just 45 balls.
It was a high scoring encounter and could have gone tight towards the end had the weather permitted. Anyways, England have started their big tour on a winning note and they will look to continue in the same manner. Both the sides will meet once again for a T20 match on the 15th at Centurion. Do join us for all the action from that game. Till then, it's Good Bye from all of us here! Cheers!
End of 13 Overs: South Africa 127/3
12.6
1
1
J Anderson to de Villiers, Driven towards the mid-on region. They pick up a single. Rain interrupted play and the match has been called off. England win by 1 run via D/L method.
12.5
1
1
J Anderson to A Morkel, Morkel has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
12.4
0
0
J Anderson to A Morkel, Morkel goes after a wide one and misses.
12.4
1WD
1WD
J Anderson to A Morkel, WIDE! An attempted slower bouncer which was well over head height. Umpire Erasmus signals a wide.
12.3
1
1
J Anderson to de Villiers, Villiers works it down the leg side. One run added to the total.
12.2
1
1
J Anderson to A Morkel, Played to the point region by Morkel. They pick up a single.
12.1
1
1
J Anderson to de Villiers, Driven through mid-off by Villiers. One run added to the total.
James Anderson back into the attack.
End of 12 Overs: South Africa 121/3
11.6
0
0
G Swann to A Morkel, Morkel has driven it through mid-on but not for runs.
Just before this over, England skipper Paul Collingwood called for the D/L method score sheet. As far as the current situation, South Africa are ahead of the D/L method par score.
11.5
6
6
G Swann to A Morkel, SIX! BANG! Full toss on the middle, Morkel picked it early and slog swept it through the leg side. That was six from the time it left the bat of Morkel.
11.4
0
0
G Swann to A Morkel, Morkel has pushed it to the cover region but once again he is unable to find the gap.
11.3
0
0
G Swann to A Morkel, Morkel has driven it straight down the ground but not for runs.
11.2
0
0
G Swann to A Morkel, Morkel has driven it through mid-off but he finds the fielder.
It has started raining a bit now..
11.1
1
1
G Swann to de Villiers, Played to mid-wicket region by Villiers. One run added to the total.
End of 11 Overs: South Africa 114/3
10.6
1
1
S Mahmood to de Villiers, Villiers has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.
10.5
0
0
S Mahmood to de Villiers, Played to the point region by Villiers but not for runs.
10.4
0
0
S Mahmood to de Villiers, Defended off the back foot by Villiers.
10.3
1
1
S Mahmood to A Morkel, Morkel does well to stand tall and play that short delivery. One run added to the total.
Albie Morkel is the new man in. South Africa are losing the plot here. They have now lost three wickets in quick succession.
10.2
W
W
S Mahmood to JP Duminy, OUT! LBW! Ball hits Duminy low on the pads. A strong appeal from Mahmood and fielders. Umpire Erasmus raises the dreaded finger. South Africa have lost their third wicket.
10.2
1WD
1WD
S Mahmood to JP Duminy, WIDE! The ball is down the leg side but Duminy still goes after it. Umpire Erasmus signals a wide.
10.1
4
4
S Mahmood to JP Duminy, FOUR! Duminy has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Erasmus signals four runs.
End of 10 Overs: South Africa 107/2
9.6
0
0
G Swann to de Villiers, Driven through mid-on by Villiers but not for runs.
9.5
4
4
G Swann to de Villiers, FOUR! POOR BOWLING! Villiers has played it fine down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
9.4
1
1
G Swann to JP Duminy, Duminy has worked it off his pads behind square. One run added to the total.
9.3
1
1
G Swann to de Villiers, Played through mid-wicket by Villiers. The batsmen have run through for a single.
AB DeVilliers walks out to the middle.
9.2
W
W
G Swann to L Bosman, OUT! BOSMAN DEPARTS! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Bosman. It's high in the air and taken by Collingwood. South Africa have lost their second wicket.
9.1
2
2
G Swann to L Bosman, Played through mid-wicket by Bosman. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
End of 9 Overs: South Africa 99/1
8.6
1
1
L Wright to L Bosman, Driven through mid-on by Bosman. They pick up a single.
8.5
1
1
L Wright to JP Duminy, Duminy guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.4
0
0
L Wright to JP Duminy, Duminy shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
JP Duminy makes his way out to the center.
8.3
W
W
L Wright to G Smith, OUT! SMITH DEPARTS! Short and wide outside off, played to the point region by Smith. That one has gone straight to Morgan and he holds on. South Africa have lost their first wicket.
8.2
1
1
L Wright to L Bosman, Bosman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.1
4
4
L Wright to L Bosman, FOUR! High full toss on the middle and Bosman swings at it towards mid-wicket. The ball races to the boundary.
8.1
1WD
1WD
L Wright to L Bosman, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but Bosman still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Erasmus.
End of 8 Overs: South Africa 91/0
7.6
0
0
G Swann to G Smith, Smith has played that with the full face of the bat.
That single brings up the fifty for Loots Bosman.
7.5
1
1
G Swann to L Bosman, Bosman has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
7.4
1
1
G Swann to G Smith, Smith has driven that ball straight back. One run added to the total.
7.3
6
6
G Swann to G Smith, SIX! WHACK! Tossed up on the middle, Smith plays the slog sweep. It just cleared the man at the fence. A couple of biggies in the first three balls.
7.2
1
1
G Swann to L Bosman, Bosman plays the pull-shot and it went in the air for a while. They pick up a single as it landed safely.
7.1
6
6
G Swann to L Bosman, SIX! BANG! Flighted on the middle, Bosman dances down the track and hits that straight back. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six.
Graeme Swann is introduced into the attack with skipper Paul Collingwood opting for spin.
End of 7 Overs: South Africa 76/0
6.6
1
1
L Wright to L Bosman, Driven through mid-off by Bosman. They pick up a single.
6.5
0
0
L Wright to L Bosman, Bosman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
6.4
6
6
L Wright to L Bosman, SIX! FLICKED! Bosman works it down the leg side and it carries all the way. That was six from the time it left the bat of Bosman. Up go the arms of Umpire Erasmus.
6.3
1
1
L Wright to G Smith, Driven through mid-off by Smith. They pick up a single.
6.2
1
1
L Wright to L Bosman, Driven towards the mid-on region. They pick up a single.
6.1
0
0
L Wright to L Bosman, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads.
Luke Wright is brought into the attack. South Africa have got off to a flying start here scoring 67 runs off the Powerplay overs without losing a wicket.
End of 6 Overs: South Africa 67/0
5.6
6
6
S Mahmood to G Smith, SIX! MAXIMUM! A short delivery which has been pulled away. That was six from the time it left the bat of Smith. Nice way to end a big over, 19 runs off it.
5.5
0
0
S Mahmood to G Smith, Smith plays the pull-shot but not for runs.
5.4
4
4
S Mahmood to G Smith, FOUR! NICE SHOT! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Smith. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
5.3
6
6
S Mahmood to G Smith, SIX! WHACK! Smith plays a pull shot to this short delivery. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum.
5.2
1
1
S Mahmood to L Bosman, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have run through for a single.
5.1
2
2
S Mahmood to L Bosman, Bosman just lofts it over mid off. They manage to come back for the second.
End of 5 Overs: South Africa 48/0
4.6
4
4
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, FOUR! Driven through the covers by Smith. The ball races to the boundary. Nice shot to end the over as well.
4.5
0
0
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, Smith failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads.
4.4
6
6
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, SIX! BIGGIE! Smith gets a top edge on that one and it goes high in the fine-leg region. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum.
4.3
4
4
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, FOUR! A short delivery which has been pulled away towards mid-on. It just beat the diving fielder on the ring and races to the boundary.
4.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, Smith fails to put bat on ball.
4.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, Smith defends it from within the crease.
End of 4 Overs: South Africa 34/0
3.6
0
0
S Mahmood to L Bosman, Bosman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. No run to end the over.
3.5
0
0
S Mahmood to L Bosman, Slower delivery outside off, Bosman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
3.4
0
0
S Mahmood to L Bosman, Length delivery on the middle, Bosman defends it from within the crease.
3.3
0
0
S Mahmood to L Bosman, Punched off the backfoot by Bosman but not for runs.
3.2
4
4
S Mahmood to L Bosman, FOUR! WELL PLAYED! It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Bosman. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Jerling.
3.1
1
1
S Mahmood to G Smith, Smith works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
Sajid Mahmood is introduced into the attack.
End of 3 Overs: South Africa 29/0
2.6
4
4
J Anderson to L Bosman, FOUR! STRAIGHT! Full outside off, driven uppishly through mid-off by Bosman. The ball races to the boundary. Bosman looks a fire here!
2.5
4
4
J Anderson to L Bosman, FOUR! SLAPPED! Bosman rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the off side. The ball races to the boundary.
2.4
1
1
J Anderson to G Smith, Played through mid-wicket by Smith. The batsmen have run through for a single.
2.3
1
1
J Anderson to L Bosman, Bosman opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
2.2
6
6
J Anderson to L Bosman, SIX! MIGHTY! A short delivery which has been pulled away in the mid-wicket region. That was six from the time it left the bat of Bosman. That was an amazing hit!
2.1
0
0
J Anderson to L Bosman, Bosman defends it from within the crease.
End of 2 Overs: South Africa 13/0
1.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to G Smith, Smith defends it from within the crease.
1.5
1
1
Tim Bresnan to L Bosman, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
1.4
6
6
Tim Bresnan to L Bosman, SIX! MAXIMUM! Bosman flicks it away with a wristy shot. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six. First six of the South African innings!
1.3
4
4
Tim Bresnan to L Bosman, FOUR! OUTSIDE EDGE! The ball takes the outside edge goes towards the slip region. The ball has crossed the ropes.
1.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to L Bosman, ANOTHER ONE! Bosman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
1.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to L Bosman, Bosman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
Tim Bresnan will bowl from the other end.
End of 1 Over: South Africa 2/0
0.6
1
1
J Anderson to L Bosman, Bosman has top edged that one and it goes towards the third man region. One run added to the total.
0.5
1
1
J Anderson to G Smith, Played to the point region by Smith. One run added to the total.
0.4
0
0
J Anderson to G Smith, Smith goes for the pull but misses it completely. Excellent line by Anderson.
0.3
0
0
J Anderson to G Smith, Smith has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
0.2
0
0
J Anderson to G Smith, GOOD DELIVERY! Smith was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
0.1
0
0
J Anderson to G Smith, Smith defends it from within the crease.
James Anderson to start off with the new ball..
The players are back in the middle for the second innings. Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman have walked to open for the Proteas.
