26/08Result
2nd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Nottingham, Aug 26 2008
England won by 10 wkts (215b rem)
Player of the Match
Stuart Broad
Stuart BroadEngland
26/08Result
2nd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Nottingham, Aug 26 2008
England won by 10 wkts (215b rem)
Player of the Match
Stuart Broad
Stuart BroadEngland

Well, what a match this has been. It's only lasted 37.1 overs (223 balls), and England go 2-0 up in the series. The 10-wicket win was set-up by a memorable spell from Stuart Broad, picking up 5 for 23 - his first five-for in ODIs, and in doing so he passed 50 ODI wickets. Matt Prior had a fine game behind - and, later, in front of - the stumps, snaffling six catches as South Africa were dismissed for 83, their lowest-ever total against England. For the second-placed side in the world, this was a thoroughly disappointing performance, and although they won the Test series 2-1, ever since they have lost their focus. What a start this has been for Kevin Pietersen, too. Do join us for Friday's third game at The Oval but, for now, it's goodnight.

14.1
4
Nel to Prior, FOUR, short of a length and pulled over midwicket for four to complete the most savage of thumpings

END OF OVER:
14 | 4 Runs | ENG: 81/0 (3 runs required from 36 overs, RR: 5.78, RRR: 0.08)

  • Matt Prior41 (35b)
  • Ian Bell28 (51b)
  • Jacques Kallis1-0-4-0
  • Andre Nel2-0-10-0
13.6
1
Kallis to Prior, 1 run, too straight and they run a leg-bye
13.5
1
Kallis to Bell, 1 run, flicked from outside off through midwicket
13.4
0
Kallis to Bell, no run, defended once more from Bell
13.3
1
Kallis to Prior, 1 run, short and wellied just over short midwicket - and this too falls short of the fielder! Well, when it's going your way...
13.2
1
Kallis to Bell, 1 run, turned to leg for a quick single
13.1
0
Kallis to Bell, no run, behind the line and Bell defends

So then, seven more runs needed by England. Here's Jacques Kallis into the attack to replace the disappointing Steyn

END OF OVER:
13 | 6 Runs | ENG: 77/0 (7 runs required from 37 overs, RR: 5.92, RRR: 0.18)

  • Ian Bell26 (47b)
  • Matt Prior39 (33b)
  • Andre Nel2-0-10-0
  • Dale Steyn6-1-37-0
12.6
1
Nel to Bell, 1 run, prodded to mid-off for a single

Smith is chewing every fingernail he can find. His own, obviously

12.5
0
Nel to Bell, no run, defended cautiously off the back foot
12.4
0
Nel to Bell, no run, wide of the off stump and left alone

So, the floodlights won't be needed after all. England: the green, climate-friendly cricket team

12.3
1
Nel to Prior, 1 run, turned to leg for a quick single
12.2
4
Nel to Prior, FOUR, spanked. Utterly spanked off the back foot with disdain and he holds the pose
12.1
0
Nel to Prior, no run, defended on the back foot

END OF OVER:
12 | 9 Runs | ENG: 71/0 (13 runs required from 38 overs, RR: 5.91, RRR: 0.34)

  • Ian Bell25 (44b)
  • Matt Prior34 (30b)
  • Dale Steyn6-1-37-0
  • Andre Nel1-0-4-0
11.6
4
Steyn to Bell, FOUR, beautiful shot, stroking this off the back foot for a juicy and classy four
11.5
0
Steyn to Bell, no run, blocked off the back foot
11.4
0
Steyn to Bell, no run, again firmly defended - good line just outside off

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