27/01Result
3rd ODI, West Indies tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa at Gqeberha, Jan 27 2008
South Africa won by 7 wkts (8b rem)
Player of the Match
Jacques KallisSouth Africa
27/01Result
3rd ODI, West Indies tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa at Gqeberha, Jan 27 2008
South Africa won by 7 wkts (8b rem)
Player of the Match
Jacques KallisSouth Africa

A fine century from Jacques Kallis sealed the deal for South Africa, cancelling out Marlon Samuels' excellent 98 earlier in the day. West Indies couldn't make enough chances in the field and the home side were always in control. There are two matches left in this series, but it's going to be very hard for West Indies. A whitewash is on the cards at the end of a tough tour.

The players shake hands on the steps and Pollock walks out to clap the supporters for all their singing. He walks around and bows to everyone, before heading off to celebrate the series success with his team-mates. The next match in the series is at Pollock's home ground, Durban, on Friday so that reception will be something to behold. Do join us for that match but for now, from Andrew McGlashan and Martin Williamson, it's goodnight.

48.4
4
Taylor to Kallis, FOUR, nice way to finish, short ball pulled over square leg and that's the match and the series for South Africa

The band continues to say goodbye to Shaun Pollock, they have played all day as usual...and Pollock comes out into the balcony. Some by-play from Taylor who aborts his delivery stride

48.3
2
Taylor to Kallis, 2 runs, gives himself room and slices high over cover, two men chase it and it doesn't reach the rope. Scores are level
48.2
0
Taylor to Kallis, no run, flicked to mid-on and it's too well timed to get a run
48.1
1
Taylor to Duminy, 1 run, driven up to mid-off, they are getting them in singles
48.1
1w
Taylor to Duminy, 1 wide, short and outside off stump, and too short for the umpire who calls it

END OF OVER:
48 | 4 Runs | SA: 248/3 (5 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 5.16, RRR: 2.50)

  • Jean-Paul Duminy35 (49b)
  • Jacques Kallis115 (130b)
  • Fidel Edwards9-0-59-1
  • Jerome Taylor9-0-43-0
47.6
1
Edwards to Duminy, 1 run, low full toss outside off driven through the covers...five runs needed
47.5
0
Edwards to Duminy, no run, quick ball, short and Duminy tries to pull but he is late on it, takes a blow on the helmet and needs a moment to compose himself

Another idiot on the pitch...it's been a good atmosphere at the ground too, except for those few who want to run on the ground

47.4
0
Edwards to Duminy, no run, short ball banged in, Duminy ducks underneath it
47.3
1
Edwards to Kallis, 1 run, clipped off leg stump out too deep square
47.2
1
Edwards to Duminy, 1 run, drives towards mid-off, not really timed but an easy single

Kallis limping a little now, it's been a warm day in PE

47.1
1
Edwards to Kallis, 1 run, picks off the popular third man area again

The disappointing Edwards is back

END OF OVER:
47 | 9 Runs | SA: 244/3 (9 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.19, RRR: 3.00)

  • Jacques Kallis113 (128b)
  • Jean-Paul Duminy33 (45b)
  • Jerome Taylor9-0-43-0
  • Daren Sammy10-0-62-0
46.6
1
Taylor to Kallis, 1 run, full on the stumps, drives sweetly back to the bowler who parries it in his follow through and they get a single
46.5
4
Taylor to Kallis, FOUR, top shot, takes a stride across the crease and flicks through midwicket...there was no stopping that and this has been a perfectly controlled innings from Kallis, if not always thrilling
46.4
1
Taylor to Duminy, 1 run, comes of a thick inside half of the bat and goes down through mid-on
46.3
0
Taylor to Duminy, no run, doesn't time his drive into the covers
46.3
1w
Taylor to Duminy, 1 wide, drifting down the leg side
46.2
1
Taylor to Kallis, 1 run, another easy drive down the ground
46.1
1
Taylor to Duminy, 1 run, driven down the ground on the off side, easily singles on offer and they may as well be inside the ring

Taylor is back with two overs left but this match is lost for West Indies

END OF OVER:
46 | 10 Runs | SA: 235/3 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 5.10, RRR: 4.50)

  • Jean-Paul Duminy31 (42b)
  • Jacques Kallis107 (125b)
  • Daren Sammy10-0-62-0
  • Daren Powell10-1-43-1
45.6
1
Sammy to Duminy, 1 run, short, slow and sits up...Duminy manages to pull through square leg

I think we have idiot on the pitch...so a short delay here. It took 30 security guys to get one guy off the field

45.5
1
Sammy to Kallis, 1 run, run to backward point, Duminy wants the single and this time Kallis is nearly caught short at the non-striker's end

That was perfect timing from Duminy with that boundary in every sense

45.4
1lb
Sammy to Duminy, 1 leg bye, taken on the pad, but pitched outside leg
45.3
6
Sammy to Duminy, SIX, brilliant shot, maybe the shot of the day, Duminy drives through the line and goes high over long-off for a glorious six
45.2
0
Sammy to Duminy, no run, cut to backward, no run and the equation narrows again
45.1
1
Sammy to Kallis, 1 run, runs through backward point

West Indies tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa 2007-08 News

South Africa 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st40HH GibbsGC Smith
2nd82JH KallisGC Smith
3rd46JH KallisAB de Villiers
4th88JH KallisJP Duminy