Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
Mohammad Yousuf
83(90) 10x4 - 1x6
Control %89%
- Productive Shot
- off side drive on front foot
- 30 runs
- 6x4 - 0x6
26/01Result
3rd Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Jan 26-28 2007
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
157 & 186 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
183 & 161/5 (64 ov)
Player of the Match
26/01Result
3rd Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Jan 26-28 2007
-
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
157 & 186 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
183 & 161/5 (64 ov)
Player of the Match
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Match Details
Toss
South Africa , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Series
Series result
South Africa won the 3-match series 2-1
Match number
Season
Hours of play (local time)
10.30 start, Lunch 12.30-13.10, Tea 15.10-15.30, Close 17.30
Match days
26,27,28 January 2007 (5-day match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
PAKISTAN 157 (43.1 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Imran Farhat20 (50)
- Mohammad Yousuf83 (90)
- Jacques Kallis4/42 (11)
- Makhaya Ntini4/44 (13.1)
SOUTH AFRICA 183 (53 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Mark Boucher*40 (36)
- Graeme Smith64 (79)
- Danish Kaneria3/44 (20)
- Mohammad Asif3/53 (16)
PAKISTAN 186 (51.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Mohammad Sami31 (58)
- Yasir Hameed35 (57)
- Andrew Hall2/23 (7)
- Dale Steyn3/47 (13)
SOUTH AFRICA 161/5 (64 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Jacques Kallis51 (149)
- Ashwell Prince*59 (141)
- Danish Kaneria2/52 (28)
- Mohammad Asif2/43 (21)
END OF OVER:64 | 4 Runs | SA: 161/5
- AB de Villiers4 (6b)
- Ashwell Prince59 (141b)
- Danish Kaneria28-9-52-2
- Shahid Nazir9-1-42-1
So, that's it then. South Africa have ground out the victory here, and with it they take the series. AB de Villiers runs over to Prince, gives him a hug and South Africa start the celebrations. It's been a closely fought match, series and it was fitting that even today was a big test for both sides, but Kallis and Prince proved the difference, doing exceptionally well with their 117-run partnership that made sure of the win. That's your lot, your last day of Test cricket for a good three months as attentions now turn to the World Cup.
Jacques Kallis has been named the Man of the Series. "It is pleasing," he confirmed.
Thanks for joining me (Jenny), Gnasher McGlashan, Siddhartha V and Andrew the Miller throughout this game, and we hope you've enjoyed the series.
63.6
2
Danish Kaneria to de Villiers, 2 runs, a touch of air and that's driven out to mid-on and it's all over
63.5
1
Danish Kaneria to Prince, 1 run, worked off the back foot, square
63.4
0
Danish Kaneria to Prince, no run, picked up by the man in short on the off
63.3
0
Danish Kaneria to Prince, no run, playing against the spin, didn't pick it and Akmal snaps that up
63.2
1
Danish Kaneria to de Villiers, 1 run, over the ball and swatted into midwicket
63.1
0
Danish Kaneria to de Villiers, no run, down on one knee, thought of the sweep shot and instantly had to change his mind, with an improvised cut, in fact, to point
Match Coverage
All Match NewsKallis knew to bide his time
Jacques Kallis backed his years of experience to guide South Africa through a tough run chase on the third day at Cape Town. He and Ashwell Prince added 117 to carry their side to a five-wicket win, which secured the series 2-1
Fab four hit right notes for entertainment
Osman Samiuddin's verdict on the thirdand final day at Cape Town
Kallis and Prince complete tough series victory
South Africa gained their second Test series success of the season, but the five-wicket margin doesn't tell the whole story of the third and final day at Cape Town
Woolmer attacks workload
The packed international calendar has again been blamed for a team's Test series loss with Bob Woolmer, Pakistan's coach, criticising a "ridiculous" schedule
Woolmer surprised at tumbling wickets
On the first day Pakistan were bowled out for 157 with Makhaya Ntini and Jacques Kallis getting four wickets each. South Africa batted for the 39 overs remaining in the day and lost five wickets