So we have India winning with one ball to go, and six wickets in hand. Dinesh Karthik is the man of the moment, his team-mates run out to greet him and Raina. India get that winning vibe after what seems like ages. They won their first 20-over match on debut, must be smashing given their recent run of form. Sehwag is all smiles, leading the cheers. This ground is alive!

Well, India bowled well to keep South Africa down to 126, and then hiccupped a little before Sehwag played a fine hand. Mongia was sluggish but top-scored with a 45-ball 38, the one that was tailormade for this game, Dhoni, came and went in a flash, and then Karthik kept his cool to see India home in the end with an unbeaten 31 from 28.

Karthik gets the Man-of-the-Match award for his brave innings. "When I went in I just wanted to play out all the overs, as thats what my captain wanted me to do...there was some drizzle, and the wicket was pretty quick, they were getting some good movement...the crowd here was just fantastic...phenomenal...we're looking to get on board in the final ODI..."

Well, folks, its been a fun, nervy evening and wherever you may be, I hope you've enjoyed this match as much as George and I have. We've come to a close tonight, but do join us for our continued live coverage as we bring you the fifth and final ODI at Centurion on Sunday, December 3. George will bring you the commentary in the company of Sajan Nair.

For now, its good night from me, Jamie Alter.

Scores level....tension, tension...deep midwicket drops out, deep point comes in, long off drops back about five yards...mid on on the edge of the ring...

Smith summons his bowler...he needs four men in the ring...he opts for a backward point....

9 to win. 6 balls left. Karthik on strike. Smith bucking up his team-mates. Bands blaring in the stands. Cheerleaders swaying in a tizzy. Nerves frayed, honestly. Peterson bowls.

9 from 7...