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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Semi Final 2
South Africa
Australia
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212
49.4
215/7
47.2
Over 50
2 runs, 1 wicket
W
49.04
Cummins to Rabada, OUT!
Rabada is out having reached double figures. The innings consisted of 12 balls for these 10 runs. All out for 212 runs after 49.4 overs. Slower ball on leg stump. Rabada goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Maxwell at long on. Australia will come out after the change-over with justifiable confidence about their chase.
0
49.03
Cummins to Rabada, no run
Mixing it up with pace off. Cummins bowls a slower ball down leg. Rabada misses an attempted pull.
1
49.02
Cummins to Shamsi, 1 run
Bowler takes pace off. Shamsi fends a back of a length ball outside off to wicketkeeper for one run.
1
49.01
Cummins to Rabada, 1 run
Final over. Back of a length ball down leg. Rabada pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
Cummins continues.
Over 49
7 runs, 0 wickets
1ˡᵇ
48.06
Starc to Rabada, 1 leg bye
Full toss down leg. Rabada misses the ball. Leg bye adds one to the total.
0
48.05
Starc to Rabada, no run
Length ball outside off. Rabada tries a drive but misses.
0
48.04
Starc to Rabada, no run
Rabada misses a length ball on middle stump.
6
48.03
Starc to Rabada, SIX!
Rabada hooks a short ball on off stump for six.
0
48.02
Starc to Rabada, no run
Dot, dot now. Rabada drives a yorker outside off to extra cover.
0
48.01
Starc to Rabada, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Rabada fails to make contact. South Africa haven't done enough here.
Starc is on for another over.
Over 48
7 runs, 1 wicket
0
47.07
Cummins to Shamsi, no run
Shamsi defends a full toss on off stump.
0
47.06
Cummins to Shamsi, no run
Shamsi fends a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
0
47.05
Cummins to Shamsi, no run
Yorker outside off. Shamsi misses an attempted drive.
0
47.04
Cummins to Shamsi, no run
Short ball on off stump. Shamsi offers no shot.
Shamsi, right-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
47.03
Cummins to Miller, OUT!
Miller is out after looking really good for 116 balls, resulting in 101 runs. Cummins delivers a back of a length ball down leg. Miller pulls to deep backward square leg and is caught by Head. With a S/R of 87, that was an imperious innings by Miller. Cummins now has figures of two for 49 at an economy rate of 5.9 runs per over.
1ʷᵈ
47.02
Cummins to Miller, 1 wide
That is a wide. Cummins bowls a slower ball on middle stump. Miller offers no shot.
6
47.01
Cummins to Miller, SIX!
This brings up the two hundred for South Africa in stunning fashion. They've come at 4.3 runs per over. Chance for runs. Miller pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for six. Thirty runs of this 101-run innings have come from sixes now. This brings up a 115-ball ton for Miller with a strike-rate of 87.
Cummins is on for another over.
Over 47
6 runs, 1 wicket
0
46.07
Starc to Rabada, no run
Rabada works a full toss on leg stump to mid wicket. A wicket and 6 runs conceded in the over. Batting side will need a miracle from here.
2
46.06
Starc to Rabada, 2 runs
Length ball on leg stump. Rabada goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for two runs.
1ʷᵈ
46.05
Starc to Rabada, 1 wide
Wide given. Short ball outside off. Rabada leaves it.
1
46.04
Starc to Miller, 1 run
Yorker on leg stump. Miller goes onto the back foot and works to long on for one run.
1
46.03
Starc to Rabada, 1 run
Rabada pushes a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
Rabada, left-handed bat, is next in.
W
46.02
Starc to Maharaj, no run
Maharaj drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
1ˡᵇ
46.01
Starc to Miller, 1 leg bye
They run a leg bye. Yorker down leg. Miller misses.
Starc returns.
Over 46
8 runs, 0 wickets
1
45.06
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
Pace off. Cummins bowls a slower ball on leg stump. Miller pulls to deep square leg for one run.
1
45.05
Cummins to Maharaj, 1 run
Pace off. Maharaj hits a slower ball outside off to backward point for one run.
0
45.04
Cummins to Maharaj, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. Maharaj offers no shot.
1
45.03
Pat Cummins to DA Miller
Over the wicket. Back of a length, leg stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Glenn Maxwell at long on. 1 run.
4
45.02
Cummins to Miller, FOUR!
Miller pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
1
45.01
Cummins to Maharaj, 1 run
Maharaj defends a back of a length ball on off stump to backward point for one run.
Cummins is on for another over.
Over 45
8 runs, 0 wickets
1
44.06
Zampa to Maharaj, 1 run
Zampa delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Maharaj cuts to deep backward point for one run.
0
44.05
Zampa to Maharaj, no run
Maharaj defends a length ball outside off to mid off.
1
44.04
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
Miller works a length ball down leg to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
44.03
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball on leg stump. Miller misses.
2
44.02
Zampa to Miller, 2 runs
Good backing up by Maharaj and they get back for two after the boundary ball. Miller drives a back of a length ball outside off to long off for two runs.
4
44.01
Zampa to Miller, FOUR!
Length ball on off stump. Miller pulls for four.
Zampa is on for another over.
Over 44
3 runs, 1 wicket
0
43.06
Cummins to Maharaj, no run
Maharaj defends a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover. Dot balls to bookmark the start and the end of the over. That's a good over of bowling... 3 runs conceded and a wicket.
1
43.05
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
Miller works a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
1
43.04
Cummins to Maharaj, 1 run
Batter doesn't need a second invitation to get off the mark. Length ball on leg stump. Maharaj goes onto the back foot and works to deep backward square leg for one run.
Maharaj, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
43.03
Cummins to Coetzee, no run
Lovely display of fast bowling. Coetzee departs with 19 runs from 39 deliveries. Back of a length ball on off stump. Coetzee goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Inglis at wicketkeeper.
1
43.02
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
1 run.
0
43.01
Pat Cummins to DA Miller
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
Over 43
7 runs, 0 wickets
0
42.06
Zampa to Coetzee, no run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee drives.
0
42.05
Zampa to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee pulls a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
1
42.04
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
Miller slogs a length ball on leg stump to wicketkeeper for one run.
0
42.03
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller misses a cut.
6
42.02
Zampa to Miller, SIX!
This partnership moves to 51 runs from 69 balls. Length ball outside off. Miller goes onto the front foot and drives for six. Terrific stuff, a big hit.
0
42.01
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller misses a length ball outside off.
Zampa is back into the attack.
Over 42
4 runs, 0 wickets
0
41.07
Cummins to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee works a back of a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
1
41.06
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
Miller pulls a slower ball on off stump back to the bowler for one run.
0
41.05
Cummins to Miller, 1 wide
Measuring 141kph, this ball has decent pace on it. Length ball on off stump. Miller goes onto the front foot and drives to extra cover.
1ʷᵈ
41.04
Cummins to Miller, 1 wide
Pace off. Slower ball on leg stump. Miller tries a pull but misses. That is a wide.
0
41.03
Cummins to Miller, no run
Pace off. Slower ball on leg stump. Miller cuts to cover.
0
41.02
Cummins to Miller, no run
Miller pulls a back of a length ball down leg to mid wicket.
2
41.01
Cummins to Miller, 2 runs
Back of a length ball on middle stump. Miller cuts to deep cover for two runs.
Cummins comes back on.
Over 41
4 runs, 0 wickets
0
40.07
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
1
40.06
Head to Miller, 1 run
Miller cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
0
40.05
Travis Head to DA Miller
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Mitchell Marsh at cover. No run.
1ʷᵈ
40.04
Head to Miller, 1 wide
Head delivers a length ball down leg. Miller tries a glance but misses. That is a wide.
1
40.03
Head to Coetzee, 1 run
Coetzee works a length ball down leg to square leg for one run.
1
40.02
Head to Miller, 1 run
Miller works a length ball on middle stump to square leg for one run.
0
40.01
Head to Miller, no run
Length ball on off stump. Miller pushes to backward point.
Head returns.
Over 40
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
39.06
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball on off stump to wicketkeeper.
1
39.05
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Back of a length ball on off stump. Miller goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for one run.
0
39.04
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller pushes to cover.
0
39.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller misses.
1
39.02
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Batters run a single now. Coetzee glances a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
0
39.01
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Coetzee defends back to the bowler.
Maxwell is on for another over.
Over 39
5 runs, 0 wickets
1
38.06
Starc to Coetzee, 1 run
A single to end the over. Coetzee steers a length ball outside off to third for one run.
0
38.05
Starc to Coetzee, no run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee goes onto the front foot and defends to backward point.
0
38.04
Starc to Coetzee, no run
Short ball outside off. Coetzee offers no shot.
0
38.03
Starc to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off to backward point.
4
38.02
Starc to Coetzee, FOUR!
This brings up the one-hundred-and-fifty for South Africa. These runs have come at a rate of 4.0 runs per over. Length ball outside off. Coetzee drives for four.
0
38.01
Starc to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
Starc is back into the attack.
Over 38
8 runs, 0 wickets
1
37.06
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Maxwell bowls a length ball on off stump. Coetzee defends to gully for one run.
0
37.05
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
1
37.04
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Miller pushes to cover for one run.
1
37.03
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Coetzee drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
1
37.02
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Miller slogs a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
4
37.01
Maxwell to Miller, FOUR!
Miller slogs a length ball on off stump for four.
Maxwell continues.
Over 37
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
36.06
Head to Coetzee, no run
Half volley down leg. Coetzee misses the ball. Businesslike conclusion to the over.
0
36.05
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee works a length ball on off stump to backward square leg.
0
36.04
Head to Coetzee, no run
Half volley outside off. Coetzee goes onto the front foot and drives to mid off.
1
36.03
Head to Miller, 1 run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to mid wicket for one run.
0
36.02
Head to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
1
36.01
Head to Coetzee, 1 run
Head bowls a full toss on off stump. Coetzee goes onto the back foot and works to long on for one run.
Head is on for another over.
Over 36
5 runs, 0 wickets
4
35.06
Maxwell to Miller, FOUR!
Miller pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for four. Five fours for this batter.
0
35.05
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to extra cover.
0
35.04
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a back of a length ball on off stump to backward point.
0
35.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to gully.
1
35.02
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Now the batters take a single. Coetzee works a back of a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
35.01
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Maxwell resumes.
Over 35
5 runs, 0 wickets
0
34.06
Head to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller drives to extra cover.
0
34.05
Head to Miller, no run
Head bowls a length ball on off stump. Miller misses a forward defensive.
0
34.04
Head to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump.
1
34.03
Head to Coetzee, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee drives to long on for one run.
0
34.02
Head to Coetzee, no run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee drives to mid off.
4
34.01
Head to Coetzee, FOUR!
Full toss outside off. Coetzee drives for four.
Head continues.
Over 34
2 runs, 0 wickets
1
33.06
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee defends to short third for one run.
0
33.05
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off.
0
33.04
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Maxwell bowls a length ball on off stump. Coetzee defends back to the bowler.
0
33.03
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Length ball outside off. Coetzee goes onto the front foot and defends back to the bowler.
0
33.02
Maxwell to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
1
33.01
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Miller drives to deep cover for one run.
Maxwell resumes.
Over 33
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
32.06
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off to gully.
0
32.05
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
0
32.04
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee misses a length ball outside off.
1
32.03
Head to Miller, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Miller cuts to deep cover for one run.
1
32.02
Head to Coetzee, 1 run
Batters get down the wicket for a single. Head delivers a length ball outside off. Coetzee drives to deep cover for one run.
0
32.01
Head to Coetzee, no run
Coetzee works a length ball on middle stump.
Head resumes.
Over 32
6 runs, 0 wickets
1
31.06
Maxwell to Coetzee, 1 run
Maxwell bowls a length ball outside off. Coetzee drives to long on for one run.
1
31.05
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Miller glances a length ball on leg stump to backward square leg for one run. It's now 53 not-out for Miller.
0
31.04
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off to extra cover. Batting side's projected score is now 83 runs behind where they were at the start of the innings.
4
31.03
Maxwell to Miller, FOUR!
Miller cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four. Quality knock by Miller who goes to 52 runs off 70 deliveries.
0
31.02
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Dealing in dots at the start of this over. Length ball outside off. Miller misses a forward defensive.
0
31.01
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Maxwell is on for another over.
Over 31
8 runs, 2 wickets
0
30.06
Head to Coetzee, no run
Drama here. No hat-trick this time. Coetzee defends a length ball outside off to mid on. Australia bag 2 wickets for 8 runs in the over.
Coetzee, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
30.05
Head to Jansen, OUT!
Two in two! Success now for Australia. Gets the LBW. Jansen goes for 0 runs. Jansen attempts to defend and misses a length ball outside off and is out leg before wicket. Jansen unsuccessfully reviews the decision. Head now has figures of two for 8 at an economy rate of 9.6 runs per over.
Jansen, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
30.04
Head to Klaasen, OUT!
Klaasen is out, within reach of a fifty. The 48-ball innings was worth 47 runs. Five down now for 119 runs after 30.4 overs. Klaasen tries to defend and misses a length ball outside off. Out bowled. Striking at 97 that was a fine display from Klaasen. This has been a valiant role by the batter.
0
30.03
Head to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen cuts a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
4
30.02
Head to Klaasen, FOUR!
Back of a length ball on leg stump. Klaasen drives for four.
4
30.01
Head to Klaasen, FOUR!
Klaasen drives a length ball on off stump for four.
Head, right-arm spin, comes into the attack.
Over 30
3 runs, 0 wickets
1
29.06
Maxwell to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen glances a back of a length ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
0
29.05
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen drives a length ball outside off to mid on.
1
29.04
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Maxwell bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Miller pushes to deep cover for one run.
0
29.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller goes onto the back foot and pushes to cover.
0
29.02
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
1
29.01
Maxwell to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen works a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
Maxwell continues.
Over 29
8 runs, 0 wickets
0
28.06
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball on off stump. Miller defends back to the bowler.
0
28.05
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller works a back of a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
6
28.04
Zampa to Miller, SIX!
Miller slogs a full toss outside off for six. That's the third time Miller has got this ball over the ropes. Emphatic stuff, unloading for a maximum.
0
28.03
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to extra cover.
1
28.02
Zampa to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen drives a length ball on off stump to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by Smith but missed the stumps.
1
28.01
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
Miller drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
Zampa resumes.
Over 28
5 runs, 0 wickets
1
27.06
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
South Africa reach three-figures for the loss of 4 wickets. Length ball on middle stump. Miller works to short fine leg for one run.
0
27.05
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller offers no shot to a length ball outside off.
1
27.04
Maxwell to Klaasen, 1 run
Back of a length ball on off stump. Klaasen goes onto the back foot and glances to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
27.03
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen works a length ball on off stump to backward square leg.
1
27.02
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Miller steers a length ball outside off to short third for one run.
2
27.01
Maxwell to Miller, 2 runs
The new over starts with more runs. Back of a length ball outside off. Miller cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
Maxwell is back into the attack.
Over 27
14 runs, 0 wickets
0
26.06
Zampa to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen drives a length ball on middle stump to mid off.
0
26.05
Zampa to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen drives a yorker on leg stump back to the bowler.
6
26.04
Zampa to Klaasen, SIX!
Chance for runs. Klaasen pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six. Significant runs by Klaasen who moves to 35 unbeaten runs.
6
26.03
Zampa to Klaasen, SIX!
Zampa delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Klaasen goes onto the back foot and pulls for six.
1
26.02
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Miller drives to long off for one run.
1
26.01
Zampa to Klaasen, 1 run
Length ball on middle stump. Klaasen goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
Zampa is back into the attack.
Over 26
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
25.06
Cummins to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
0
25.05
Cummins to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
0
25.04
Cummins to Miller, no run
Lively rapid bowling. Back of a length ball on off stump. Miller offers no shot.
0
25.03
Cummins to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
0
25.02
Cummins to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller defends to backward point.
2
25.01
Cummins to Miller, 2 runs
Length ball outside off. Miller drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
Cummins resumes.
Over 25
2 runs, 0 wickets
1
24.06
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Miller cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
0
24.05
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
0
24.04
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump.
0
24.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller pushes a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
1
24.02
Maxwell to Klaasen, 1 run
Maxwell keeps the pressure on. Dot and a single now. Batters run down the wicket for a single. Klaasen drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
0
24.01
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen defends back to the bowler.
Maxwell is on for another over.
Over 24
6 runs, 0 wickets
1
23.06
Cummins to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
23.05
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Cummins bowls a length ball outside off. Klaasen drives to extra cover.
4
23.04
Cummins to Klaasen, FOUR!
This partnership is now worth 52 off 71. Klaasen cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four. Klaasen goes to 20 off 29 deliveries.
0
23.03
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen misses a back of a length ball outside off.
1
23.02
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
Length ball on leg stump. Miller defends to third for one run.
0
23.01
Cummins to Miller, no run
Australia continue to keep things nice and tight. Cummins delivers a length ball on leg stump. Miller works.
Cummins resumes.
Over 23
1 run, 0 wickets
0
22.06
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen drives a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
0
22.05
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen defends back to the bowler.
1
22.04
Maxwell to Miller, 1 run
Length ball on middle stump. Miller works to square leg for one run.
0
22.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
0
22.02
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Now it's a pair of dots to start the over. Length ball on off stump. Miller goes onto the front foot and defends back to the bowler.
0
22.01
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Maxwell to continue.
Over 22
2 runs, 0 wickets
1
21.06
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
Miller pushes a back of a length ball on leg stump to mid off for one run. A good-looking innings by Miller who moves to 30 runs from 38 balls.
0
21.05
Cummins to Miller, no run
Cummins delivers a back of a length ball on leg stump. Miller offers no shot.
0
21.04
Cummins to Miller, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Miller offers no shot.
1
21.03
Cummins to Klaasen, 1 run
Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen pulls to deep square leg for one run.
0
21.02
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen drives to mid off.
0
21.01
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Cummins continues.
Over 21
1 run, 0 wickets
0
20.06
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
0
20.05
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Length ball on off stump. Miller defends to extra cover.
0
20.04
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
0
20.03
Maxwell to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to extra cover.
1
20.02
Maxwell to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen cuts a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
0
20.01
Maxwell to Klaasen, no run
Length ball on leg stump. Klaasen works to mid wicket.
Maxwell, right-arm spin, comes on.
Over 20
5 runs, 0 wickets
0
19.06
Cummins to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on middle stump to backward point. Batting side's projected runs has dropped to 223.
4
19.05
Cummins to Miller, FOUR!
Runs here. Miller flicks a length ball on leg stump for four.
0
19.04
Cummins to Miller, no run
Cummins delivers a length ball on leg stump. Miller defends back to the bowler.
1
19.03
Cummins to Klaasen, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen drives to mid off for one run.
0
19.02
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Couple of dots on the trot. Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen defends to mid on.
0
19.01
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Cummins returns.
Over 19
7 runs, 0 wickets
0
18.06
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball on leg stump. Miller goes onto the back foot and works to mid wicket. Zampa was more expensive than the previous over.
6
18.05
Zampa to Miller, SIX!
Miller slogs a length ball on off stump for six. Batter opens the shoulders, clearing the outfielders. Healthy contribution by Miller whose 25 off 27 have added 19 to the projected score.
0
18.04
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
0
18.03
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on leg stump to wicketkeeper.
0
18.02
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
1
18.01
Zampa to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen drives a back of a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
Zampa to continue.
Over 18
0 runs, 0 wickets
0
17.06
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
Miller misses a length ball down leg.
0
17.05
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
And another dot ball. Miller fends a back of a length ball down leg back to the bowler.
0
17.04
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
Decent bit of bowling this. Hazlewood bowls a length ball on off stump. Miller offers no shot.
0
17.03
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
Miller works a back of a length ball on leg stump to square leg.
0
17.02
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Miller offers no shot.
0
17.01
Hazlewood to Miller, no run
Hazlewood keeps things tight. Hazlewood delivers a length ball on off stump. Miller does not play it.
Hazlewood to continue.
Over 17
9 runs, 0 wickets
1
16.06
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Miller defends to cover for one run. Zampa was more expensive than the previous over.
6
16.05
Zampa to Miller, SIX!
Fifty up now for South Africa in style. The runs have come at a rate of 3.2 runs per over. Miller slogs a length ball on off stump for six.
0
16.04
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller defends a length ball down leg to wicketkeeper.
1
16.03
Zampa to Klaasen, 1 run
Zampa bowls a length ball on middle stump. Klaasen drives to long off for one run.
1
16.02
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
An overdue single for South Africa. Miller works a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
0
16.01
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket. The Australia bowling attack has the bit between its teeth now.
Zampa continues.
Over 16
0 runs, 0 wickets
0
15.06
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen defends back to the bowler.
0
15.05
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen offers no shot.
0
15.04
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen drives a length ball outside off to extra cover.
0
15.03
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Hazlewood bowls a length ball outside off. Klaasen defends to extra cover.
0
15.02
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Miserly couple of balls to start to this over. Length ball outside off. Klaasen fails to make contact.
0
15.01
Hazlewood to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen defends a length ball outside off to backward point.
Hazlewood is back on.
Over 15
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
14.06
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Miller goes onto the back foot and works to backward square leg. Well bowled Zampa. Morse Code to see out the over with these dots.
0
14.05
Zampa to Miller, no run
Miller works a length ball on leg stump to backward square leg.
0
14.04
Zampa to Miller, no run
Length ball outside off. Miller tries a forward defensive but misses.
1
14.03
Zampa to Klaasen, 1 run
Yorker on off stump. Klaasen drives for one run.
1
14.02
Zampa to Miller, 1 run
This is a better over for Australia, just the one run from it so far. Miller drives a full toss outside off to extra cover for one run.
0
14.01
Zampa to Miller, no run
This over starts with a dot. Miller defends a length ball on off stump to square leg. This is good for Australia. No run.
Zampa, right-arm spin, is introduced.
Over 14
12 runs, 0 wickets
1
13.06
Cummins to Miller, 1 run
A single to end the over to take it to 12 runs from it. Miller steers a length ball on middle stump to third for one run.
4
13.05
Cummins to Miller, FOUR!
Length ball on leg stump. Miller drives for four.
1
13.04
Cummins to Klaasen, 1 run
Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen works to mid on for one run.
0
13.03
Cummins to Klaasen, no run
Klaasen defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
2
13.02
Cummins to Klaasen, 2 runs
Six runs to the total from two balls. Back of a length ball outside off. Klaasen glances to deep backward square leg for two runs.
4
13.01
Cummins to Klaasen, FOUR!
Klaasen drives a length ball outside off for four.
Cummins, right-arm pace, comes into the attack.
Over 13
4 runs, 0 wickets
0
12.07
Starc to Miller, no run
Starc bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Miller defends to mid on.
1
12.06
Starc to Klaasen, 1 run
Klaasen works a length ball on leg stump to mid wicket for one run.
1
12.05
Starc to Miller, 1 run
Miller defends a length ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
0
12.04
Starc to Miller, no run
Miller misses a length ball on leg stump.
0
12.03
Starc to Miller, no run
Starc bowls a length ball outside off. Miller drives to square leg.
1ʷᵈ
12.02
Mitchell Starc to DA Miller
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, glance. 1 wide.
1
12.01
Starc to Klaasen, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Klaasen goes onto the front foot and drives to extra cover for one run.
Starc continues.
Over 12
6 runs, 1 wicket
4
11.06
Hazlewood to Miller, FOUR!
The next batter is on strike. Boundary makes it 6 runs to the total. New batter starts with a positive mindset, getting in the mix with a boundary. Length ball on middle stump. Miller defends for four.
Miller, left-handed bat, is next in.
W
11.05
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, OUT!
van der Dussen is out, the catch is taken in the slips having got to just 6. Hazlewood delivers a length ball outside off. van der Dussen edges to second slip and is caught by Smith.
1
11.04
Hazlewood to Klaasen, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen goes onto the front foot and defends to third for one run.
1
11.03
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, 1 run
van der Dussen pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
0
11.02
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
van der Dussen defends a length ball outside off.
0
11.01
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
van der Dussen defends a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Hazlewood is on for another over.
Over 11
4 runs, 1 wicket
0
10.06
Starc to Klaasen, no run
Length ball outside off. Klaasen offers no shot. Australia have pushed the equation further in their favour. The projected target that South Africa will set in their innings is 218. This is 68 down from where they were at the start.
Klaasen, right-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
10.05
Starc to Markram, OUT!
Markram goes after 20 balls saw them reach a score of 10 runs. That's 22/3. Starc bowls a length ball on off stump. Markram edges to backward point and is caught by Warner.
0
10.04
Starc to Markram, no run
Length ball on off stump. Markram does not play it.
0
10.03
Starc to Markram, no run
Markram drives a half volley outside off to cover. Great fielding by Labuschagne. Commitment in the field saves some runs.
0
10.02
Starc to Markram, no run
Markram defends a back of a length ball on off stump to backward point.
4
10.01
Starc to Markram, FOUR!
Markram works a length ball on leg stump for four.
Starc continues.
Over 10
1 run, 0 wickets
1
9.06
Hazlewood to Markram, 1 run
Markram drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run.
0
9.05
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Length ball outside off. Markram fails to make contact.
0
9.04
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Hazlewood delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Markram misses an attempted pull.
0
9.03
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Markram defends a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
0
9.02
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Length ball outside off. Markram defends to extra cover.
0
9.01
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Length ball outside off. Markram goes onto the front foot and drives to cover.
Hazlewood is on for another over.
Over 9
7 runs, 0 wickets
1ˡᵇ
8.07
Starc to Markram, 1 leg bye
Back of a length ball on leg stump. Markram tries a glance but misses. Leg bye taken.
0
8.06
Starc to Markram, no run
Markram works a length ball on leg stump to mid on.
4
8.05
Starc to Markram, FOUR!
Chance for runs. Terrific quick bowling. This one clocks 143kph. Markram flicks a length ball down leg for four.
0
8.04
Starc to Markram, no run
Starc bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Markram misses an attempted drive.
1
8.03
Starc to van der Dussen, 1 run
van der Dussen drives a half volley outside off to mid off for one run. Top class fielding by Labuschagne. Good job there, saves runs.
1ʷᵈ
8.02
Starc to van der Dussen, 1 wide
Short ball down leg. van der Dussen offers no shot. Wide given. Bowler follows the dot ball with an extra.
0
8.01
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Back of a length ball on middle stump. van der Dussen defends to backward point.
Starc resumes.
Over 8
2 runs, 0 wickets
1
7.06
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, 1 run
A single to end the over which adds 2 to the total. van der Dussen works a length ball outside off to mid on for one run.
0
7.05
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Hazlewood bowls a short ball outside off. van der Dussen offers no shot.
0
7.04
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen misses an attempted backward defensive.
1
7.03
Hazlewood to Markram, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Markram pushes to extra cover for one run.
0
7.02
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Australia continue to keep things tight. Length ball outside off. Markram goes onto the front foot and defends to backward point.
0
7.01
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Markram works a back of a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
Hazlewood continues.
Over 7
0 runs, 0 wickets
0
6.06
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Back of a length ball on off stump. van der Dussen misses an attempted backward defensive.
0
6.05
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Batter is forced to dig in and the maiden over is lurking. van der Dussen drives a length ball on middle stump to cover.
0
6.04
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball on off stump. van der Dussen tries a drive but misses.
0
6.03
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Back of a length ball on middle stump. van der Dussen defends to backward point.
0
6.02
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Quality quick stuff. Starc delivers a length ball on off stump. van der Dussen tries a drive but misses.
0
6.01
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball on middle stump. van der Dussen goes onto the front foot and defends to extra cover. Good passage of play by these Australia bowlers now.
Starc resumes.
Over 6
0 runs, 1 wicket
0
5.06
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Length ball outside off. Markram defends to mid off.
0
5.05
Hazlewood to Markram, no run
Hazlewood bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Markram misses.
Markram, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
5.04
Hazlewood to de Kock, OUT!
de Kock is out having got to just 3. Hazlewood delivers a length ball on middle stump. de Kock drives to mid on and is caught by Cummins.
0
5.03
Hazlewood to de Kock, no run
A trio of dots so far in the over. Length ball on leg stump. de Kock drives back to the bowler.
0
5.02
Josh Hazlewood to Q de Kock
Over the wicket. Back of a length, down leg, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to David Warner at cover. No run.
0
5.01
Hazlewood to de Kock, no run
Length ball down leg. de Kock works to square leg.
Hazlewood to continue.
Over 5
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
4.06
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
van der Dussen drives a length ball on middle stump to mid on.
2
4.05
Starc to van der Dussen, 2 runs
Starc delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. van der Dussen drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
0
4.04
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Nothing but dots in this over. Starc bowls a half volley outside off. van der Dussen drives to cover. Great fielding by Warner. Impressive stuff to save runs.
0
4.03
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
No run still, with WinViz implying that South Africa have a 29% chance of winning. van der Dussen drives a length ball outside off to extra cover. Wonderful fielding by Warner. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
0
4.02
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
van der Dussen defends a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
0
4.01
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Starc delivers a back of a length ball on leg stump. van der Dussen goes onto the back foot and works to mid on.
Starc is on for another over.
Over 4
2 runs, 0 wickets
1
3.06
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, 1 run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen defends to fine leg for one run.
0
3.05
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen misses a backward defensive.
0
3.04
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen goes onto the front foot and defends to backward point.
1
3.03
Hazlewood to de Kock, 1 run
Length ball down leg. de Kock works to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
3.02
Hazlewood to de Kock, no run
Length ball on leg stump. de Kock offers no shot.
0
3.01
Hazlewood to de Kock, no run
de Kock offers no shot to a length ball on middle stump.
Hazlewood to continue.
Over 3
2 runs, 0 wickets
0
2.07
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen lets it go.
0
2.06
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball on off stump. van der Dussen offers no shot.
0
2.05
Starc to van der Dussen, no run
Length ball outside off. van der Dussen drives back to the bowler.
1ʷᵈ
2.04
Starc to van der Dussen, 1 wide
Back of a length ball down leg. van der Dussen misses a glance. That is a wide.
1ˡᵇ
2.03
Starc to de Kock, 1 leg bye
Starc delivers a length ball on middle stump. de Kock misses an attempted glance. Leg bye adds one to the total.
0
2.02
Starc to de Kock, no run
Starc delivers a length ball on off stump. de Kock drives to backward point.
0
2.01
Starc to de Kock, no run
Starc bowls a length ball outside off. de Kock tries a drive but misses.
Starc continues.
Over 2
1 run, 0 wickets
0
1.06
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Hazlewood bowls a length ball outside off. van der Dussen misses.
0
1.05
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
van der Dussen works a length ball outside off to mid on.
0
1.04
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Hazlewood bowls a length ball outside off. van der Dussen defends to extra cover.
0
1.03
Hazlewood to van der Dussen, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. van der Dussen offers no shot.
1
1.02
Hazlewood to de Kock, 1 run
Now the batters grab a single. Length ball on off stump. de Kock drives to third for one run.
0
1.01
Hazlewood to de Kock, no run
Back of a length ball on leg stump. de Kock tries a backward defensive but misses.
van der Dussen, right-handed bat, is next in. Hazlewood, right-arm pace, is introduced.
Over 1
1 run, 1 wicket
W
0.06
Starc to Bavuma, OUT!
Early doors and there's drama. Bavuma departs with 0. Length ball on middle stump. Bavuma goes onto the front foot and defends in the air. Caught by Inglis at wicketkeeper.
0
0.05
Starc to Bavuma, no run
Length ball on off stump. Bavuma offers no shot.
0
0.04
Starc to Bavuma, no run
Length ball outside off. Bavuma lets it go.
0
0.03
Starc to Bavuma, no run
Bavuma defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
1
0.02
Starc to de Kock, 1 run
Batters get a single after the dot ball. de Kock works a half volley on leg stump to backward square leg for one run.
0
0.01
Starc to de Kock, no run
South Africa are projected to post a total of around 286 in this innings. It doesn't feel like it will be enough. High-class quick stuff with the first ball of the match. Length ball on off stump. de Kock goes onto the front foot and defends back to the bowler. Right, let's get ready to be entertained! It's essential that South Africa keep these no-run balls to a minimum.
de Kock and Bavuma come to the crease. Starc will start proceedings.
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