South Africa in England - EnglandVsSouth Africa
Headingley, Leeds , 1st ODI
Toss won by: England
England lead the 5-ODI series 1-0
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Current Run Rate : 5.13 Full Scorecard |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | |
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| Dale Steyn | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Makhaya Ntini 255 / 49.4
Second Innings | First Innings
Batting : South Africa
Bowling : England
England beat South Africa by 20 runs. They now lead the 5 match ODI series 1-0. When South Africa began the chase it seemed that the Proteas will race to the target with ease but some tight bowling from comeback man Harmison and Flintoff grounded the high flying South Africans. Pietersen and Patel bowled tight lines with thier part-time offspinners. Pietersen was the Man of the Match for his allround performance. Thats all from us for the day. Have a nice time.
49.4 A Flintoff to M Ntini, OUT - Flintoff has cleaned up Ntini with a yorker. South Africa have been bowled out. England beat South Africa by 20 runs to lead 1-0 in the series. 255/10
49.3 A Flintoff to M Ntini, Ball passes between the bat and body of Ntini. Umpire Gould indicates that it was Four Byes. 255/9
49.2 A Flintoff to M Ntini, Played to the point region by Ntini. Two runs added to the total. 251/9
Ntini is the last man
49.1 A Flintoff to A Nel, OUT - Bowled him! Nel has failed to bring his bat down in time. South Africa have lost their ninth wicket. 249/9
Flintoff to bowl the final over.
48.6 S Broad to D Steyn, Steyn has lofted it over Broad. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 249/8
48.5 S Broad to A Nel, Nel has lofted it over Mid-on. One run conceded. 247/8
48.4 S Broad to D Steyn, Steyn drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 246/8
48.3 S Broad to A Nel, OUT - Nel has played that with the full face of the bat. A direct hit by Broad sends Philander back to the pavillion. The Third Umpire has been called for by Umpire Taufel. Red Light comes on indicating that Philander is OUT. South Africa have lost their eighth wicket. 245/8
48.2 S Broad to V Philander, Philander guides it to third man. One run conceded. 245/7
48.1 S Broad to A Nel, Pushed to the cover region by Nel. The batsmen have run through for a single. 244/7
47.6 A Flintoff to A Nel, Nel has punched that ball through the offside. One run conceded. 243/7
47.5 A Flintoff to A Nel, The ball sneaks between the bat and body of Nel. 242/7
47.4 A Flintoff to A Nel, Nel just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by Flintoff. 242/7
47.3 A Flintoff to V Philander, Philander flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 242/7
47.2 A Flintoff to A Nel, Nel drives through the leg side. One run added to the total. 241/7
47.1 A Flintoff to A Nel, The ball sneaks between the bat and body of Nel. 240/7
36 needed off just 18 balls. Flintoff to bowl.
46.6 S Broad to V Philander, Philander has driven it straight down the ground. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 240/7
46.5 S Broad to A Nel, Nel has edged the ball. One run added to the total. 236/7
46.4 S Broad to V Philander, Philander has pushed it to the cover region for a single. 235/7
46.3 S Broad to V Philander, Philander has attempted to play that one - but missed. 234/7
46.2 S Broad to V Philander, Top edge! Good ball by Broad. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 234/7
46.1 S Broad to A Nel, Punched off the backfoot by Nel. One run added to the total. 232/7
46.1 S Broad to A Nel, The ball is too wide on the off side for Nel to make any contact. Wide signalled by Umpire Taufel. 231/7
45.6 S Harmison to A Nel, Pushed to the cover region by Nel. One run added to the total. 230/7
45.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Driven through the off side by Philander. The batsmen have run through for a single. 229/7
45.4 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander works it down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals a boundary. 228/7
45.3 S Harmison to A Nel, Driven through the leg side by Nel. The batsmen have run through for a single. 224/7
45.1 S Harmison to A Nel, Nel has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 222/7
44.6 S Broad to A Nel, Played to the point region by Nel. The batsmen have run through for a single. 221/7
44.5 S Broad to A Nel, Nel has played that with the full face of the bat. 220/7
44.4 S Broad to A Nel, Defended off the front foot by Nel. 220/7
44.3 S Broad to V Philander, Philander has punched that ball through the offside. One run added to the total. 220/7
44.2 S Broad to V Philander, Ball passes between the bat and body of Philander. 219/7
Nel is the new man in
44.1 S Broad to J Botha, OUT - Botha has lofted that over mid wicket. That's a blinder taken by Bresnan. South Africa have lost their seventh wicket. 219/7
43.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander drives the ball straight down the ground. The batsmen have run through for a single. 218/6
43.4 S Harmison to J Botha, Botha plays the pull-shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 217/6
43.3 S Harmison to J Botha, Driven through the leg side by Botha. 216/6
43.2 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander tries to pull that one but misses. The batsmen have run through for a single. 216/6
43.1 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 215/6
42.6 S Broad to V Philander, Played to the point region by Philander. The batsmen have run through for a single. 215/6
42.5 S Broad to J Botha, Botha has slammed it through point. Spirited effort by Bopara to save runs for his team. The batsmen have run through for a single. 214/6
42.4 S Broad to V Philander, Played to the point region by Philander. One run added to the total. 213/6
42.3 S Broad to V Philander, Defended off the front foot by Philander. 212/6
42.2 S Broad to J Botha, Botha guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 212/6
42.1 S Broad to J Botha, Botha has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 211/6
41.6 S Harmison to V Philander, Defended off the front foot by Philander. 211/6
41.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 211/6
41.4 S Harmison to V Philander, Defended off the front foot by Philander. 211/6
41.3 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander fails to put bat on ball. 211/6
41.2 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander has played that with the full face of the bat. 211/6
41.1 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 211/6
40.6 S Broad to J Botha, Botha has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 211/6
40.5 S Broad to V Philander, Played through mid-wicket by Philander. One run added to the total. 209/6
40.4 S Broad to J Botha, Driven through the leg side by Botha. One run conceded. 208/6
40.4 S Broad to J Botha, Botha tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Taufel has signalled a wide. 207/6
40.3 S Broad to J Botha, Botha has played that with the full face of the bat. 206/6
40.2 S Broad to V Philander, Philander has driven it straight down the ground. One run added to the total. 206/6
40.1 S Broad to V Philander, That ball has taken the inside edge of Philander and thudded into his pads. 205/6
Broad is back in the attack
39.6 S Harmison to J Botha, Botha lets the ball go outside his off stump. 205/6
39.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Played through mid-wicket by Philander. One run conceded. 205/6
39.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Gould has signalled a wide. 204/6
39.5 S Harmison to V Philander, Philander tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Gould has signalled a wide. 203/6
Philander is the new man in
39.4 S Harmison to JP Duminy, OUT - Duminy has knicked that one. Prior has dived to his left and taken the catch. Umpire Gould raises his finger. South Africa have lost their sixth wicket. 202/6
39.3 S Harmison to JP Duminy, Duminy has attempted to play that one - but missed. 202/5
39.2 S Harmison to JP Duminy, Duminy appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. 202/5
39.1 S Harmison to JP Duminy, Driven through the off side by Duminy. 202/5
Harmison is back on
38.6 A Flintoff to J Botha, Botha has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 202/5
38.5 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Duminy has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total. 202/5
38.4 A Flintoff to J Botha, He stood up on his toes to play that one. The batsmen have run through for a single. 201/5
38.3 A Flintoff to J Botha, Botha has played it to the point region. Two runs conceded. 200/5
38.2 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Another leg bye. 198/5
38.1 A Flintoff to J Botha, The ball strikes Botha very low on the pads Umpire Taufel signals Leg Bye. One run added to the total. 197/5
37.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 196/5
37.5 S Patel to J Botha, Botha has played the reverse sweep. The batsmen have run through for a single. 196/5
37.4 S Patel to J Botha, Defended off the front foot by Botha. 195/5
37.3 S Patel to J Botha, Botha has played the reverse sweep. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals a boundary. 195/5
37.2 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 191/5
37.1 S Patel to JP Duminy, Defended off the front foot by Duminy. 190/5
36.6 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Driven through the off side by Duminy. One run added to the total. 190/5
36.5 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Defended off the front foot by Duminy. 189/5
36.4 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Driven through the off side by Duminy. 189/5
36.3 A Flintoff to J Botha, Botha has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run conceded. 189/5
36.2 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Duminy shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. A direct hit by sends Duminy back to the pavillion. Umpire Taufel takes the help of the Third Umpire. Third Umpire shows the green signal for Duminy. 188/5
36.1 A Flintoff to JP Duminy, Defended off the front foot by Duminy. 187/5
Flintoff is back in the attack
35.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Played to the point region by Duminy. One run added to the total. 187/5
35.5 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 186/5
35.4 S Patel to J Botha, Botha has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 186/5
35.3 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy guides it to third man. Three runs added to the total. 185/5
35.2 S Patel to J Botha, Botha gets a leading edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single. 182/5
35.1 S Patel to JP Duminy, Played through mid-wicket by Duminy. The batsmen have run through for a single. 181/5
34.6 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Duminy. The batsmen have run through for a single. 180/5
34.5 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, Duminy tries to sweep but fails to connect. 179/5
34.4 K Pietersen to J Botha, Driven through the leg side by Botha. The batsmen have run through for a single. 179/5
34.3 K Pietersen to J Botha, Pushed to the cover region by Botha. 178/5
34.2 K Pietersen to J Botha, Played through mid-wicket by Botha. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 178/5
34.1 K Pietersen to J Botha, Botha plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. Much needed boundary for South Africa. 176/5
The ball has been changed.
33.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy plays a sweep shot. Two runs conceded. 172/5
33.5 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 170/5
33.4 S Patel to J Botha, Botha plays a sweep shot. One run conceded. 170/5
33.3 S Patel to J Botha, Botha has played that with the full face of the bat. 169/5
33.2 S Patel to J Botha, Botha has pushed it to the cover region. 169/5
33.1 S Patel to J Botha, Defended off the front foot by Botha. 169/5
32.6 K Pietersen to J Botha, Botha works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 169/5
32.5 K Pietersen to J Botha, Botha has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 168/5
32.4 K Pietersen to J Botha, Defended off the front foot by Botha. 168/5
Botha is the new man in
32.3 K Pietersen to M Boucher, OUT - Boucher has been beaten by the off spin. That is an easy stumping for Prior. Umpire Taufel takes the help of the Third Umpire. Third Umpire signals Boucher out. South Africa have lost their fifth wicket. 168/5
32.2 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, Played through mid-wicket by Duminy. One run conceded. 168/4
32.1 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Played through mid-wicket by Boucher. One run conceded. 167/4
31.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy drives through the leg side. 166/4
31.5 S Patel to M Boucher, Driven through the leg side by Boucher. One run added to the total. 166/4
31.4 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 165/4
31.3 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 164/4
31.2 S Patel to M Boucher, Driven through the off side by Boucher. One run added to the total. 164/4
31.1 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher guides it to third man. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 163/4
30.6 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Punched off the backfoot by Boucher. The batsmen have run through for a single. 159/4
30.5 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Boucher plays the pull-shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 158/4
30.4 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Boucher has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 154/4
30.3 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Boucher has played that with the full face of the bat. 154/4
30.2 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, Duminy has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 154/4
30.1 K Pietersen to M Boucher, Driven through the leg side by Boucher. The batsmen have run through for a single. 153/4
29.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played that with the full face of the bat. 152/4
29.5 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 152/4
29.4 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher plays a leg glance to fine leg. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 151/4
29.3 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 149/4
29.2 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 149/4
29.1 S Patel to M Boucher, Boucher has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 149/4
Boucher is the new man in
28.6 K Pietersen to J Kallis, OUT - Kallis flicks it away with a wristy shot. Run out at the non-striker end by Pietersen! The Third Umpire has been called for by Umpire Taufel. Red signal by the Third Umpire sends Kallis back to the pavillion. South Africa have lost their fourth wicket. 149/4
28.5 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis flicks it away with a wristy shot. 149/3
28.4 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, Duminy flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 149/3
28.3 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 148/3
28.2 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 147/3
28.1 K Pietersen to JP Duminy, Duminy has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 147/3
66th ODI fifty for Kallis
27.6 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy plays a sweep shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 146/3
27.5 S Patel to JP Duminy, Duminy has played that with the full face of the bat. 145/3
27.4 S Patel to JP Duminy, Defended off the front foot by Duminy. 145/3
27.3 S Patel to J Kallis, Played to the point region by Kallis. One run added to the total. 145/3
27.2 S Patel to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 144/3
27.1 S Patel to J Kallis, Driven through the off side by Kallis. Two runs added to the total. 144/3
26.6 K Pietersen to de Villiers, OUT - Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot. That is easy pickings for Bell. South Africa have lost their third wicket. 142/3
26.5 K Pietersen to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 142/2
26.4 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Played to the point region by Kallis. One run added to the total. 142/2
26.3 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 141/2
26.2 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 141/2
26.1 K Pietersen to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 141/2
25.6 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 141/2
25.5 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 141/2
25.4 S Patel to J Kallis, Played through mid-wicket by Kallis. One run added to the total. 141/2
25.3 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 140/2
25.2 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 139/2
25.1 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers has played that with the full face of the bat. 139/2
24.6 R Bopara to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 138/2
24.5 R Bopara to J Kallis, Driven through the leg side by Kallis. The batsmen have run through for a single. 138/2
24.4 R Bopara to J Kallis, Driven through the leg side by Kallis. 137/2
24.3 R Bopara to J Kallis, Kallis plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 137/2
24.2 R Bopara to J Kallis, Kallis has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 133/2
24.1 R Bopara to de Villiers, Villiers has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 133/2
23.6 S Patel to de Villiers, Driven through the off side by Villiers. The batsmen have run through for a single. 132/2
23.5 S Patel to J Kallis, Driven through the leg side by Kallis. One run added to the total. 131/2
23.4 S Patel to de Villiers, Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 130/2
23.3 S Patel to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 129/2
23.2 S Patel to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 129/2
23.1 S Patel to J Kallis, Kallis drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 129/2
22.6 R Bopara to J Kallis, Kallis has driven it through the off side. One run added to the total. 128/2
22.5 R Bopara to de Villiers, Villiers has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 127/2
22.4 R Bopara to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 126/2
22.3 R Bopara to de Villiers, Played through mid-wicket by Villiers. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 126/2
22.2 R Bopara to de Villiers, Villiers drives through the leg side. 124/2
22.1 R Bopara to de Villiers, Villiers works it down the leg side. 124/2
Ravi Bopara introduced into the attack
21.6 S Patel to de Villiers, Driven through the leg side by Villiers. The batsmen have run through for a single. 124/2
21.5 S Patel to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 123/2
21.4 S Patel to J Kallis, Kallis drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 123/2
21.3 S Patel to J Kallis, Played to the point region by Kallis. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 122/2
21.2 S Patel to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 120/2
21.1 S Patel to J Kallis, Pushed to the cover region by Kallis. 120/2
Patel is the new man in
20.6 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Guided down to fine leg by Villiers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 120/2
20.5 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Edged by Villiers. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 116/2
20.4 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 112/2
20.3 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 112/2
20.2 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Driven through the covers by Kallis. A committed effort by Broad to save runs for his team. Two runs added to the total. 111/2
20.1 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers has stood up on his toes to play that one. One run added to the total. 109/2
19.6 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis drives the ball straight down the ground. 108/2
19.5 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs conceded. 108/2
19.4 S Harmison to de Villiers, Villiers defends it off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 106/2
19.3 S Harmison to de Villiers, Villiers chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 105/2
19.2 S Harmison to de Villiers, Villiers has played the square drive. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 105/2
19.1 S Harmison to J Kallis, Defended off the back foot by Kallis. One run conceded. 101/2
18.6 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Pushed to the cover region by Villiers. 100/2
18.5 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Driven through the leg side by Villiers. 100/2
18.4 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers has played it to the point region. 100/2
18.3 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Left alone by Villiers. 100/2
18.2 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers has attempted to play that one - but missed. 100/2
18.1 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 100/2
17.6 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis gets a bottom edge on that one. 100/2
17.5 S Harmison to J Kallis, Driven through the off side by Kallis. 100/2
17.4 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has attempted to play that one - but missed. 100/2
17.3 S Harmison to J Kallis, Punched off the backfoot by Kallis. 100/2
17.2 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has played that with the full face of the bat. 100/2
17.1 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis plays the Square-Cut. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 100/2
16.6 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Driven through the leg side by Kallis. One run added to the total. 96/2
16.5 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has attempted to play that one - but missed. 95/2
16.4 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 95/2
16.3 A Flintoff to de Villiers, Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot. 94/2
16.2 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis drives the ball straight down the ground. The batsmen have run through for a single. 94/2
16.1 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has attempted to play that one - but missed. 93/2
Third Power Play taken. Overs 17-21.
15.6 S Patel to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 93/2
15.5 S Patel to de Villiers, Defended off the front foot by Villiers. 93/2
AB de Villiers is the new man in
15.4 S Patel to H Gibbs, OUT - The off stump is out of the ground. South Africa have lost their second wicket. 93/2
15.3 S Patel to J Kallis, Pushed to the cover region by Kallis. The batsmen have run through for a single. 93/1
15.2 S Patel to J Kallis, Kallis has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 92/1
15.1 S Patel to H Gibbs, Gibbs has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 92/1
Samit Patel introduced in the attack
14.6 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis drives the ball straight down the ground to end the 15th over. 91/1
14.5 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has dug out that yorker at the last second. 91/1
14.4 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis drives through the leg side. 91/1
14.3 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has flicked the ball off his pads but straight to the fielder. 91/1
14.2 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Defended solidly off the front foot by Kallis. 91/1
14.1 A Flintoff to H Gibbs, Driven through the leg side by Gibbs. One run added to the total. 91/1
13.6 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has played it to the point region. 90/1
13.5 S Harmison to J Kallis, Punched off the backfoot by Kallis. 90/1
13.4 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals a boundary. 90/1
13.3 S Harmison to J Kallis, Pushed to the cover region by Kallis. 86/1
13.2 S Harmison to J Kallis, Punched off the backfoot by Kallis. 86/1
13.1 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs dances down the track and does well to block the ball. One run added to the total. 86/1
12.6 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has edged the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 85/1
12.5 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis works it down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 81/1
12.4 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis works it down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 77/1
12.3 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has played it through mid-wicket. 73/1
12.2 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Defended off the front foot by Kallis. 73/1
12.1 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis gets a bottom edge on that one. 73/1
11.6 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs has driven it straight down the ground. 73/1
11.5 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Left alone by Gibbs straight to the keeper. 73/1
11.4 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 73/1
11.3 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 73/1
11.2 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 72/1
11.1 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs has driven it through the off side but not for runs. 71/1
10.6 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis has pushed it to the cover region. 71/1
10.5 A Flintoff to H Gibbs, Driven through the off side by Gibbs. One run added to the total. 71/1
10.4 A Flintoff to H Gibbs, Gibbs dances down the track The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 70/1
10.3 A Flintoff to H Gibbs, Gibbs has stood up on his toes to play that one. 66/1
10.2 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Kallis works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 66/1
10.1 A Flintoff to J Kallis, Pushed to the cover region by Kallis. 65/1
Flintoff is the new bowler
9.6 S Harmison to H Gibbs, Gibbs flicks it away with a wristy shot. 65/1
9.5 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis plays the pull-shot. One run conceded. 65/1
9.4 S Harmison to J Kallis, Pushed to the cover region by Kallis. 64/1
9.3 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has pushed it to the cover region. 64/1
9.2 S Harmison to J Kallis, Driven through the covers by Kallis. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 64/1
9.1 S Harmison to J Kallis, Left alone by Kallis. 60/1
8.6 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 60/1
8.5 S Broad to H Gibbs, Punched off the backfoot by Gibbs. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 60/1
8.4 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs fails to put bat on ball. 56/1
8.3 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has pushed it to the cover region. 56/1
8.2 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs conceded. 56/1
8.1 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played it fine down the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 54/1
7.6 S Harmison to J Kallis, Defended off the front foot by Kallis. 50/1
7.5 S Harmison to J Kallis, Kallis has punched the ball off the backfoot. 50/1
Kallis is the new man in
7.4 S Harmison to G Smith, OUT - Smith has edged it straight to Prior. South Africa have lost their first wicket. 50/1
7.4 S Harmison to G Smith, The ball is way outside the off stump
7.3 S Harmison to G Smith, Smith rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 49/0
7.2 S Harmison to G Smith, Deliberately lofted over the slip region by Smith. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 49/0
7.1 S Harmison to G Smith, Inside edge onto the pads of Smith. 45/0
6.6 S Broad to G Smith, Smith guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 45/0
6.5 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 44/0
6.4 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs just lofts it over mid off. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six. Excellent shot by Gibbs. Umpire Taufel raises his arms in the air to signal a six. 43/0
6.3 S Broad to H Gibbs, Defended off the front foot by Gibbs. 37/0
6.2 S Broad to H Gibbs, Defended off the front foot by Gibbs. 37/0
6.1 S Broad to G Smith, Played to the point region by Smith. One run added to the total. 37/0
5.6 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played that with the full face of the bat. 36/0
5.5 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs defends it off the back foot. 36/0
5.5 J Anderson to H Gibbs, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Gibbs still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Gould. 36/0
5.5 J Anderson to H Gibbs, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Gibbs still goes after it Umpire Gould signals a wide. 35/0
5.4 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 34/0
5.3 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Ball hits Gibbs low on the pads. Umpire Gould gives four Leg byes. 31/0
5.2 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs plays the Square-Cut. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 30/0
5.1 J Anderson to H Gibbs, The ball hits the pads of Gibbs. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Gould isn't interested in the appeal. 26/0
5.1 J Anderson to H Gibbs, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Gibbs still goes after it Umpire Gould signals a wide. 26/0
4.6 S Broad to G Smith, Smith has played that with the full face of the bat. 25/0
4.5 S Broad to G Smith, Played through mid-wicket by Smith. That's an excellent chase by Wright. Two runs added to the total. 25/0
4.4 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 23/0
4.3 S Broad to H Gibbs, Defended off the front foot by Gibbs. 22/0
4.2 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played that with the full face of the bat. 22/0
4.1 S Broad to G Smith, Smith flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 22/0
3.6 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs flicks it away with a wristy shot. 21/0
3.5 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs has attempted to play that one - but missed. 21/0
3.4 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs has dug out that yorker at the last second. 21/0
3.3 J Anderson to G Smith, Played to the point region by Smith. Spirited effort by Bopara to save runs for his team. One run conceded. 21/0
3.2 J Anderson to G Smith, Defended off the front foot by Smith. 20/0
3.2 J Anderson to G Smith, The ball is too wide on the off side for Smith to make any contact. Wide signalled by Umpire Gould. 20/0
3.1 J Anderson to G Smith, Smith plays the Square-Cut. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 19/0
2.6 S Broad to H Gibbs, Defended off the front foot by Gibbs. 15/0
2.5 S Broad to H Gibbs, That's hit Gibbs on his pads. 15/0
2.4 S Broad to G Smith, Smith has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 15/0
2.3 S Broad to G Smith, Driven through the off side by Smith for a couple. 14/0
2.2 S Broad to G Smith, Smith has played that with the full face of the bat. 12/0
2.1 S Broad to G Smith, Smith works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total. 12/0
1.6 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Defended off the front foot by Gibbs. 10/0
1.5 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs plays a leg glance to fine leg. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals a boundary. 10/0
1.4 J Anderson to H Gibbs, Gibbs chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 6/0
1.3 J Anderson to G Smith, Smith has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 6/0
1.2 J Anderson to G Smith, Smith has attempted to play that one - but missed. 5/0
1.1 J Anderson to G Smith, Smith has played that with the full face of the bat. 5/0
0.6 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs flicks it away with a wristy shot. 5/0
0.5 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played that with the full face of the bat. 5/0
0.4 S Broad to H Gibbs, Gibbs has played it through mid-wicket. Two runs added to the total. 5/0
0.3 S Broad to G Smith, Played to the point region by Smith. One run added to the total. 3/0
0.2 S Broad to G Smith, Smith has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. 2/0
0.2 S Broad to H Gibbs, The ball is too wide on the off side for Gibbs to make any contact. Wide signalled by Umpire Taufel. The batsmen have run through for a single. 2/0
Harmisson has been brought into the attack.
0.1 S Broad to H Gibbs, Left alone by Gibbs without any hesitation. 0/0
Hello and Welcome to our coverage of Match 1 of the 5 match ODI series between England and South Africa. South Africa will be high on confidence after their Test series victory after 43 years on the English soil. On the other hand England would be nursing their wounds after their Test series loss but they do have something to cheer about The inspirational victory at Oval under the new skipper Kevin Pietersen. South Africa will look forward to continue their good form in the ODI series after the One off Twenty20 was called off due to rain. Good news for the Poms as Harmison has ended his ODI retirement and is back in the ODI side. Dale Steyn who was ruled out due to injury makes a comeback after missing the final two Tests. Samit Patel who didnt have a role to play in his ODI debut against Scotland will be the man to watch out. Will Pietersen try out his new switch-hit shot in this ODI series? Many hard hitters in both the teams, so be ready for the riveting action. Lets join the commentary as the action is about to start.
First Innings
Batting : England
Bowling :
South Africa
South Africa need 276 runs to win. England reached 275-4, all thanks to the 100 runs partnership between Pietersen (90) and Flintoff (78). Kallis was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas picking 2 wickets for 25 runs. Will Proteas chase the target or will they falter. For all the action join us after the innings break for the commentary.
49.6 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. South Africa need 276 runs to win. 275/4
49.5 D Steyn to L Wright, Wright gets a bottom edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single. 274/4
49.4 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 273/4
49.3 D Steyn to L Wright, Wright has played it through mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single. 272/4
Wright is the new man in
49.2 D Steyn to A Flintoff, OUT - Bowled him! The middle stump is out of the ground. England have lost their fourth wicket. 271/4
49.1 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen has driven it through the off side. One run added to the total. 271/3
48.6 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays the pull-shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 270/3
48.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen has lofted it over Philander. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 269/3
48.4 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the off side by Pietersen. Lack of committment by Villiers to save runs for his team. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 265/3
48.3 V Philander to A Flintoff, Driven through the leg side by Flintoff for a single. 261/3
48.2 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff plays the pull-shot. Two runs added to the total. 260/3
48.1 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 258/3
47.6 D Steyn to A Flintoff, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Flintoff still goes after it Umpire Taufel signals Four Byes. 257/3
47.5 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has driven it straight down the ground. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals four runs. 253/3
47.4 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 249/3
47.3 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has punched that ball through the offside. One run conceded. 248/3
47.2 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff plays the Square-Cut. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 247/3
47.1 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by Steyn. 243/3
46.6 A Nel to A Flintoff, Driven through the off side by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 243/3
46.5 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff has flicked the ball off his pads. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 242/3
46.4 A Nel to A Flintoff, Bouncer! Flintoff does well to evade it. 238/3
46.3 A Nel to A Flintoff, Guided down to fine leg by Flintoff. 238/3
46.2 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff has pushed it to the cover region. Two runs conceded. 238/3
46.1 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 236/3
45.6 D Steyn to A Flintoff, The ball hits the pads of Flintoff. Umpire Taufel signals Leg Bye. One run added to the total. 232/3
45.5 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen for a single. 231/3
45.4 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen has lofted it over Mid-on. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six. Excellent shot by Pietersen. Umpire Taufel raises his arms in the air to signal a six. 230/3
45.3 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen has lofted it over Mid-on. Lack of committment by Villiers to save runs for his team. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 224/3
45.2 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Driven through the leg side by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 220/3
45.1 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pushed to the cover region by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 219/3
Steyn replaces Philander
44.6 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total. 218/3
44.5 A Nel to A Flintoff, Played through mid-wicket by Flintoff. One run conceded. 217/3
100 partnership between Pietersen and Flintoff. This is the highest fourth wicket partnership between England and South Africa surpassing the previous best of Vaughan and Flintoff at Edgbaston.
17h ODI fifty for Flintoff
44.4 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff gets a bottom edge on that one. 216/3
44.3 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff flicks it away with a wristy shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 216/3
44.2 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen has punched that ball through the offside. Nel goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. One run added to the total. It would have been bye bye Pietersen had it hit the stumps. 212/3
44.1 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives through the leg side. 211/3
43.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Pushed to the cover region by Flintoff. 211/3
43.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 211/3
43.4 V Philander to K Pietersen, Defended off the front foot by Pietersen. 210/3
43.3 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has lofted that over mid off. One run added to the total. 210/3
43.2 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has dug out that yorker at the last second. 209/3
43.1 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen has driven it through the off side. One run conceded. 209/3
42.6 A Nel to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff but not for runs. 208/3
42.5 A Nel to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 208/3
42.4 A Nel to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. One run conceded. 204/3
42.3 A Nel to A Flintoff, Flintoff has pushed it to the cover region. One run conceded. 203/3
42.2 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen has punched that ball through the offside. One run added to the total. 202/3
42.1 A Nel to A Flintoff, Driven through the off side by Flintoff. One run added to the total. 201/3
41.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Driven through the off side by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 200/3
41.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, Ball hits Pietersen low on the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. One run added to the total. 199/3
41.4 V Philander to A Flintoff, Driven through the off side by Flintoff. One run conceded. 198/3
41.3 V Philander to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff. Two runs conceded. 197/3
41.2 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 195/3
41.1 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. 194/3
40.6 A Nel to A Flintoff, Driven through the off side by Flintoff. A committed effort by Kallis to save runs for his team. The batsmen have picked up a couple. 194/3
40.5 A Nel to K Pietersen, Played through mid-wicket by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 192/3
40.4 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen has driven it through the off side. Two runs conceded. 191/3
40.3 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays a leg glance to fine leg. 189/3
40.2 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays a sweep shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 189/3
19th ODI fifty for Pietersen
40.1 A Nel to K Pietersen, Pietersen rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 185/3
Nel replaces Botha in the attack
39.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played that with the full face of the bat. 181/3
39.5 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played that with the full face of the bat. 181/3
39.4 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has lofted it over Philander. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 181/3
39.3 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 177/3
39.2 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives the ball straight down the ground. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Taufel signals a boundary. 176/3
39.1 V Philander to A Flintoff, Driven through the leg side by Flintoff only for a single. 172/3
39.1 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has punched the ball off the backfoot. No Ball signalled by Umpire Taufel. 171/3
38.6 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals a boundary. 170/3
38.5 J Botha to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 166/3
38.4 J Botha to A Flintoff, Pushed to the cover region by Flintoff. Two runs added to the total. 165/3
Fifty partnership between Pietersen and Flintoff.
38.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 163/3
38.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. 162/3
38.1 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. Two runs added to the total. 162/3
37.6 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the off side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 160/3
37.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, The ball hits the pads of Pietersen. 159/3
37.4 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has punched that ball through the offside. One run conceded. 159/3
37.3 V Philander to A Flintoff, Played through mid-wicket by Flintoff. 158/3
37.2 V Philander to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff. 158/3
37.1 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff comes down the track and misses it completely. 158/3
36.6 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives the ball straight down the ground to end the 37th over. 158/3
36.5 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has flicked the ball off his pads for a single. 158/3
36.4 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 157/3
36.3 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played it to the point region. Two runs conceded. 157/3
36.2 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff works it down the leg side. Good effort by Ntini to save runs for his team. Two runs conceded. 155/3
36.1 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. One run conceded. 153/3
35.6 M Ntini to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played it to the point region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 152/3
35.5 M Ntini to K Pietersen, Pietersen has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 150/3
35.4 M Ntini to A Flintoff, Driven through the leg side by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 149/3
35.3 M Ntini to A Flintoff, Punched off the backfoot by Flintoff. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Taufel. 148/3
35.2 M Ntini to A Flintoff, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Flintoff. Two runs added to the total. 144/3
35.1 M Ntini to K Pietersen, Edged by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 142/3
34.6 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Flintoff has attempted to play that one - but missed. 141/3
34.5 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Punched off the backfoot by Flintoff. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 141/3
34.4 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays the pull-shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 137/3
34.3 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen has driven it straight down the ground. 136/3
34.2 D Steyn to A Flintoff, Pushed to the cover region by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 136/3
34.1 D Steyn to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 135/3
Steyn is the new bowler
33.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played that with the full face of the bat. 134/3
33.6 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Taufel has signalled a wide. 133/3
33.5 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 132/3
33.4 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has flicked the ball off his pads. 131/3
33.3 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 131/3
33.2 V Philander to K Pietersen, Punched off the backfoot by Pietersen. 130/3
33.1 V Philander to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. 130/3
Drinks break.
32.6 J Botha to A Flintoff, Defended off the front foot by Flintoff. 130/3
32.5 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 130/3
32.4 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has played that with the full face of the bat. 129/3
32.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen smartly flicks it away with a wristy shot. 129/3
32.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen flicks it away with a wristy shot. Boucher hits the stumps but Pietersen is well home. Two runs added to the total. The Third Umpire's decision is in favour of Pietersen. 129/3
32.1 J Botha to A Flintoff, Played through mid-wicket by Flintoff for a single. 127/3
31.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 126/3
31.5 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff ducked in time to let that one go over him. 125/3
31.4 V Philander to K Pietersen, Punched off the backfoot by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 125/3
31.3 V Philander to A Flintoff, Pushed to the cover region by Flintoff. One run conceded. 124/3
31.2 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has driven it straight down the ground. 123/3
31.1 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 123/3
30.6 J Botha to K Pietersen, Guided down to fine leg by Pietersen. Two runs added to the total. 123/3
30.5 J Botha to A Flintoff, Played to the point region by Flintoff. One run conceded. 121/3
30.4 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 120/3
30.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Gould isn't interested in the appeal. 119/3
30.2 J Botha to A Flintoff, Driven through the leg side by Flintoff. The batsmen have run through for a single. 119/3
30.1 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 118/3
29.6 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has punched the ball off the backfoot. 117/3
29.5 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has attempted to play that one - but missed. 117/3
29.4 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has punched the ball off the backfoot. 117/3
29.3 V Philander to K Pietersen, Guided down to fine leg by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 117/3
29.2 V Philander to A Flintoff, Pushed to the cover region by Flintoff. One run conceded. 116/3
29.1 V Philander to A Flintoff, Flintoff has played it to the point region. 115/3
28.6 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. 115/3
28.5 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has played that with the full face of the bat. 115/3
28.4 J Botha to A Flintoff, Flintoff drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 115/3
28.3 J Botha to A Flintoff, Flintoff has pushed it to the cover region. 114/3
28.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 114/3
Flintoff is the new man in after the dismissal of Shah.
28.1 J Botha to O Shah, OUT - Shah plays the sweep-shot. It's been taken at the boundary by Philander who takes the catch on the second attempt. England have lost their third wicket. 113/3
27.6 V Philander to O Shah, Shah cleverly flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run conceded. 113/2
27.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays the pull-shot. One run conceded. 112/2
27.5 V Philander to K Pietersen, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Pietersen still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Taufel. 111/2
27.4 V Philander to O Shah, Shah tries to sweep
27.3 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen has played it through mid-wicket. One run conceded. 109/2
27.2 V Philander to O Shah, Pushed to the cover region by Shah. The batsmen have run through for a single. 108/2
27.1 V Philander to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 107/2
Philander introduced in the attack
26.6 J Botha to O Shah, Driven through the leg side by Shah. 106/2
26.5 J Botha to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 106/2
26.4 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has flicked the ball off his pads. One run conceded. 106/2
26.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. 105/2
26.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has played that with the full face of the bat. 105/2
26.1 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 105/2
25.6 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Driven through the leg side by Pietersen. One run added to the total. 103/2
25.5 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Pietersen lets the ball go outside his off stump. 102/2
25.4 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Played through mid-wicket by Pietersen. Two runs conceded. 102/2
25.3 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Thick inside edge by Pietersen
25.2 J Kallis to O Shah, Shah guides it to third man. One run added to the total. 100/2
25.1 J Kallis to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah. 99/2
24.6 J Botha to O Shah, Driven through the off side by Shah. One run added to the total. 99/2
24.5 J Botha to O Shah, Shah has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 98/2
24.4 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 98/2
24.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 97/2
24.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Defended off the front foot by Pietersen. 97/2
24.1 J Botha to O Shah, Played to the point region by Shah. The batsmen have run through for a single. 97/2
23.6 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Pietersen has punched that ball through the offside. 96/2
23.5 J Kallis to O Shah, Shah plays the pull-shot. One run conceded. 96/2
23.4 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Played through mid-wicket by Pietersen. The batsmen have run through for a single. 95/2
23.3 J Kallis to O Shah, Shah guides it to third man for a single. 94/2
23.2 J Kallis to O Shah, Driven through the off side by Shah but not for runs. 93/2
23.1 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Played through mid-wicket by Pietersen for a single. 93/2
22.6 J Botha to O Shah, Shah has played it to the point region. 92/2
22.5 J Botha to O Shah, Shah has played it fine down the leg side. A spirited effort by Kallis to ensure the ball doesnt cross the line. Two runs added to the total. 92/2
22.4 J Botha to O Shah, Played through mid-wicket by Shah. 90/2
22.3 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 90/2
22.2 J Botha to K Pietersen, Pietersen drives through the leg side. Two runs conceded. 89/2
22.1 J Botha to K Pietersen, Played through mid-wicket by Pietersen. 87/2
Botha introduced in the attack.
21.6 J Kallis to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah to end the 22nd over. 87/2
21.5 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Pietersen plays the pull-shot only for a single. 87/2
21.4 J Kallis to K Pietersen, Defended off the front foot by Pietersen. 86/2
21.3 J Kallis to M Prior, OUT - This time Prior has slammed it through point straight in the safe hands of AB de Villiers who plucks it out of thin air. England have lost their second wicket. 86/2
21.2 J Kallis to M Prior, Prior dances down the track Up
21.1 J Kallis to O Shah, Edged by Shah but fall in no mans land. One run taken. 80/1
20.6 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has played that with the full face of the bat to end the 21st over. 79/1
20.5 A Nel to O Shah, The ball has struck Shah hard on his hand. Leg byes given by Umpire Gould. The batsmen have run through for a single. 79/1
20.4 A Nel to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 78/1
20.3 A Nel to O Shah, Shah shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 78/1
20.2 A Nel to O Shah, Played to the point region by Shah but not for runs. 78/1
20.1 A Nel to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 78/1
19.6 J Kallis to M Prior, Defended off the back foot by Prior. 78/1
19.5 J Kallis to O Shah, Played to the point region by Shah. The batsmen have run through for a single. 78/1
19.4 J Kallis to O Shah, Shah lets the ball go outside his off stump. 77/1
Owais Shah new batsman in
19.3 J Kallis to Ian Bell, OUT - Bell has slammed it through point. AB de Villiers plucks it out of thin air. England have lost their first wicket. 77/1
19.2 J Kallis to M Prior, Prior has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 77/0
19.1 J Kallis to Ian Bell, Bell drives through the covers. One run added to the total. 76/0
18.6 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 75/0
18.5 A Nel to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior. 75/0
18.4 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 75/0
18.3 A Nel to M Prior, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Prior. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 75/0
18.2 A Nel to M Prior, Prior ducks under the bouncer. 71/0
18.1 A Nel to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior. 71/0
17.6 J Kallis to M Prior, Prior drives through the leg side. One run conceded. 71/0
17.5 J Kallis to Ian Bell, Bell works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 70/0
17.4 J Kallis to Ian Bell, Bell has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs conceded. 69/0
17.3 J Kallis to Ian Bell, Driven through the off side by Bell. Spirited effort by Gibbs to save runs for his team. 67/0
17.2 J Kallis to M Prior, Prior has played it through mid-wicket. One run added to the total. 67/0
17.1 J Kallis to Ian Bell, Driven through the leg side by Bell. 66/0
Kallis introduced in the attack.
Drinks interval. Breaking news...South Africa have pulled out of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
16.6 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Drinks break. 65/0
16.5 A Nel to Ian Bell, Punched off the backfoot by Bell. One run added to the total. 65/0
16.4 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has punched the ball off the backfoot. 64/0
16.3 A Nel to Ian Bell, Played through mid-wicket by Bell. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 64/0
16.2 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat. 62/0
16.1 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 62/0
15.6 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior comes down the track but takes it on the body. 62/0
15.5 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior has played that with the full face of the bat. 62/0
15.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has punched that ball through the offside. The batsmen have run through for a single. 62/0
15.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played it through mid-wicket. Two runs added to the total. 61/0
15.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 59/0
15.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell drives through the leg side. 59/0
Third Power Play taken. Over 16-20.
14.6 A Nel to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior to end the 15th over. 59/0
14.5 A Nel to M Prior, Prior tries to pull that one but misses. 59/0
14.4 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has played that with the full face of the bat. 59/0
14.3 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has played it to the point region. One run conceded. 59/0
14.2 A Nel to M Prior, Prior works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 58/0
14.1 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes given by Umpire Gould. The batsmen have run through for a single. 57/0
13.6 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 56/0
13.6 M Ntini to M Prior, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Prior still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Taufel. 56/0
13.5 M Ntini to M Prior, Bell works it down the leg side. Two runs conceded. 55/0
13.4 M Ntini to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 53/0
13.3 M Ntini to M Prior, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat. 53/0
13.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Prior has punched that ball through the offside. One run conceded. 53/0
13.1 M Ntini to M Prior, Bell flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 52/0
12.6 A Nel to Ian Bell, Prior has played that with the full face of the bat. 51/0
12.5 A Nel to Ian Bell, Driven through the leg side by Prior. One run added to the total. 51/0
Fifty partnership between Bell and Prior.
12.4 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell smartly flicks it away with a wristy shot for a couple. 50/0
12.3 A Nel to M Prior, Prior works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 49/0
12.2 A Nel to M Prior, Driven through the off side by Prior. 48/0
12.1 A Nel to M Prior, Played to the point region by Prior. 48/0
11.6 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 48/0
11.5 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat but not for runs. 48/0
11.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 48/0
11.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has attempted to play that one - but missed. 48/0
11.2 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball for a quick single. 48/0
11.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell guides it to third man for a single. 47/0
10.6 A Nel to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior. 46/0
10.5 A Nel to M Prior, Prior has just lofted it over mid off. Philander has dropped the catch. That was a absolute dolly. 46/0
10.4 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 46/0
10.3 A Nel to Ian Bell, Driven through the leg side by Bell. 45/0
10.2 A Nel to Ian Bell, Bell has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 45/0
10.1 A Nel to M Prior, Prior flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 45/0
Second Power Play taken. Over 11-15.
End of the first Power Play. England are 44-0.
9.6 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 44/0
9.5 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Played to the point region by Bell. 44/0
9.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has driven it through the off side. 44/0
9.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell plays the pull-shot. Two runs added to the total. 44/0
9.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 42/0
9.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 42/0
8.6 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 42/0
8.5 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell plays the pull-shot. 41/0
8.4 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs. 41/0
8.3 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes given by Umpire Gould. The batsmen have run through for a single. 38/0
8.2 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 37/0
8.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat. 37/0
7.6 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Pushed to the cover region by Bell. Villiers goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. One run conceded. 37/0
7.5 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single. 36/0
Humorous incident...AB de Villiers who was diving for the ball gets in an awkward position to field the ball. Replays showed that the ball jumped surprisingly in front of him.
7.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Played to the point region by Bell. One run added to the total. 35/0
7.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has attempted to play that one - but missed. 34/0
7.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has punched that ball through the offside. 34/0
7.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell fails to put bat on ball. 34/0
6.6 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground to end the 7th over. 34/0
Change of ball early in the innings. The ball raced to the boundary and then rolled in the pit in which the Camerman was in no position to return the ball.
6.5 D Steyn to M Prior, Hit on the up over the infield. Prior has taken the risk and lofted it over the in field. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Gould. 34/0
6.4 D Steyn to M Prior, Defended off the back foot by Prior. 30/0
6.3 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 30/0
6.2 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has played that with the full face of the bat. 30/0
6.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Thick inside edge by Bell
5.6 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. 29/0
5.5 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell guides it to third man. One run conceded. 29/0
5.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat. 28/0
5.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has flicked the ball off his pads. 28/0
5.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 28/0
5.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell lets the ball go outside his off stump. 28/0
5.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Taufel has signalled a wide. 28/0
4.6 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. 27/0
4.5 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior plays the pull-shot. 27/0
4.4 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has flicked the ball off his pads. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 27/0
4.3 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Played to the point region by Bell. One run conceded. 23/0
4.2 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Pushed to the cover region by Bell. 22/0
4.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 22/0
3.6 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior has flicked the ball off his pads. That ends the 4th over. 22/0
3.5 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has flicked the ball off his pads. Three runs added to the total. 22/0
3.4 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell plays the pull-shot for a couple. 19/0
3.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has edged the ball but is safe. 17/0
3.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Defended solidly off the front foot by Bell. 17/0
3.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell has played it to the point region. 17/0
2.6 D Steyn to M Prior, Left alone by Prior without any hesitation. 17/0
2.5 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has played it to the point region. Two runs conceded. 17/0
2.4 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has punched that ball through the offside. The batsmen have run through for a single. 15/0
2.3 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Defended off the front foot by Bell. 14/0
2.3 D Steyn to Ian Bell, The ball is way outside the off stump
2.2 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell lets the ball go outside his off stump. 13/0
2.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Left alone by Bell. 13/0
2.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, The ball is way outside the off stump
1.6 M Ntini to M Prior, Driven through the covers by Prior. Stand and deliver. Graceful and effortless. Four runs. 12/0
1.5 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior drives through the leg side but straight to the fielder. 8/0
1.4 M Ntini to M Prior, Prior drives the ball straight down the ground but Ntini stops it on his follow through. 8/0
1.3 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell guides it to third man for a safe single. 8/0
1.2 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Bell chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 7/0
1.1 M Ntini to Ian Bell, Left alone by Bell. 7/0
0.6 D Steyn to M Prior, Played to the point region by Prior to end the first over. 7/0
0.5 D Steyn to M Prior, Prior has stood up on his toes to play that one. 7/0
0.4 D Steyn to M Prior, Edged by Prior. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Gould signals four runs. 7/0
0.3 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has played it through mid-wicket. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs. 3/0
0.2 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell lets the ball go outside his off stump. 0/0
0.1 D Steyn to Ian Bell, Bell has played that with the full face of the bat. 0/0
Steyn will start the proceedings with the new ball from the Kirkstall Lane End.
Prior and Bell will open the innings for England
Ian Gloud (ENG) and Simon Taufel (AUS) are the two officiating umpires for the match. Nigel Llong (ENG) is the TV Umpire while Sri Lankan Roshan Mahanama is the Match Referee.
England won the toss and elected to bat
Hello and Welcome to our coverage of Match 1 of the 5 match ODI series between England and South Africa. South Africa will be high on confidence after their Test series victory after 43 years on the English soil. On the other hand England would be nursing their wounds after their Test series loss but they do have something to cheer about The inspirational victory at Oval under the new skipper Kevin Pietersen. South Africa will look forward to continue their good form in the ODI series after the One off Twenty20 was called off due to rain. Good news for the Poms as Harmison has ended his ODI retirement and is back in the ODI side. Dale Steyn who was ruled out due to injury makes a comeback after missing the final two Tests. Samit Patel who didnt have a role to play in his ODI debut against Scotland will be the man to watch out. Will Pietersen try out his new switch-hit shot in this ODI series? Many hard hitters in both the teams, so be ready for the riveting action. Lets join the commentary as the action is about to start.