SA rout M S-led India

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Chris Morris and Aaron Phangiso made way for Dean Elgar and Kyle Abbott.

On winning the toss, A B de Villiers, South Africa’s skipper and the player of the series, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 73, and lost a wicket.

Hashim Amla, whose 13-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 23. Four overs into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s skipper. Mohit broke the 33-run stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 5.4 overs (34 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 221, and lost a wicket.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While the contribution of Quinton de Kock, the player of the match, to the partnership was 36, Faf du Plessis’ contribution to it was 15. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

De Kock’s half-century – which included 10 boundaries – came off 42 balls.

South Africa scored 100 off 14.3 overs (87 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Seventeen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 111 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While de Kock was batting on 63, du Plessis was batting on 21.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 88 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 67, du Plessis’ contribution to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

South Africa scored 150 off 22.1 overs (133 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off 131 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 99, du Plessis’ contribution to it was 47. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

De Kock’s ton – which included 16 boundaries and a six – came off 78 balls.

Du Plessis’ half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 61 balls.

De Kock, whose 87-ball innings included 17 boundaries and a six, eventually scored 109. A hundred and thirty-seven balls after Amla’s dismissal, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Suresh Raina broke the 154-run partnership.

South Africa scored 200 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 226 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While du Plessis was batting on 71, de Villiers was batting on 18.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While du Plessis’ contribution to the partnership was 27, de Villiers’ contribution to it was 26. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

South Africa scored 250 off 35.5 overs (215 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

De Villiers’ half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and three sixes – came off 34 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 77 balls. While du Plessis’ contribution to the partnership was 45, de Villiers’ contribution to it was 53. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 144, and lost a couple of wickets.

South Africa scored 300 off 40.2 overs (242 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Du Plessis’ ton – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 105 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 97 balls. While du Plessis’ contribution to the partnership was 73, de Villiers’ contribution to it was 78. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

South Africa scored 350 off 43.5 overs (263 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Forty-four overs into the match, South Africa had scored 351 for the loss of a couple of wickets. Du Plessis – who eventually scored 133 off 115 balls, which included nine boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – retired hurt at that point.

De Villiers’ ton – which included three boundaries and eight sixes – came off 57 balls. He eventually scored 119 off 61 balls, which included three boundaries and 11 sixes. A hundred and nineteen balls after de Kock’s dismissal (and 16 balls after du Plessis retired), he was caught by Dhoni. Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke the 47-run stand.

South Africa scored 400 off 47.3 overs (285 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

David Miller, whose 12-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 22. He was unbeaten.

Farhaan Behardien, whose 10-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 16. Sixteen balls after de Villiers’ dismissal, he was caught by Raina. Harbhajan Singh broke the 32-run stand.

Elgar, whose two-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 11 extras. South Africa scored 438 for the loss of four wickets off 50 overs. Kohli, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded 14. Axar Patel, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 65. Amit Mishra, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 78.

Raina, who bowled three overs, conceded 19. He picked up a wicket. Mohit, who bowled seven overs, conceded 84. He picked up a wicket. Kumar and Harbhajan bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 106, the latter conceded 70.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 51, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit Sharma, whose 20-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 16. Five overs into the chase, he was caught by Imran Tahir. Abbott broke the 22-run stand.

Kohli had no reason to be in seventh heaven – his six-ball innings included a six. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by de Kock. Kagiso Rabada broke the 22-run stand.

India scored 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Ajinkya Rahane’s contribution to it was 18. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the first drinks break was taken. India had conceded 96 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Dhawan was batting on 38, Rahane was batting on 33.

India scored 100 off 16.3 overs (99 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

While Dhawan’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 51 balls, Rahane’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 41 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 82 balls. While Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 41, Rahane’s contribution to it was 59. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 150 off 21.5 overs (131 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Dhawan, whose 59-ball innings included eight boundaries, eventually scored 60. Eighty-nine balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Amla. Rabada broke the 112-run partnership.

Raina, whose 13-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored a dozen. Fourteen balls later, Rabada broke the 16-run stand.

Rahane, whose 58-ball innings included nine boundaries and three sixes, eventually conceded 87. Nine balls later, he was caught by Behardien. Dale Steyn broke the 13-run stand.

Patel, who faced eight balls, scored five. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by Miller. Steyn broke the 10-run stand.

India scored 200 off 29.3 overs (177 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

Harbhajan, who faced four overs, didn’t get off the mark. Eight balls after Patel’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Chris Morris. Steyn broke the six-run stand.

It was at that point that the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 201 for the loss of seven wickets at that point. Dhoni was batting on 11.

Kumar, who faced eight balls, scored a run. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by Miller. Tahir broke the nine-run stand.

The man from Ranchi, whose 29-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 29. Eight balls later, Tahir broke the (Dho)nine-run stand.

Mishra had no reason to be in seventh heaven – his runs came by way of a boundary. Ten balls later, he was trapped leg be‘four’ wicket by Rabada, who broke the five-run stand.

Mohit, who faced four balls, didn’t get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

South Africa eventually conceded five extras. India, who were dismissed for 224 off 36 overs, lost by 214 runs. Behardien bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 55.

Abbott bowled seven overs, conceding 39. He picked up a wicket. Tahir bowled seven overs, including a maiden. He conceded 50, picking up a couple of wickets. Steyn bowled seven overs, conceding 38. He picked up three scalps. Rabada bowled seven overs, conceding 41. He picked up four scalps.

South Africa won the five-match series 3-2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dhoni-led India beat SA again

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa made a couple of changes to the (Mork)eleven that last played the Indians – Jean-Paul Duminy and Morne made way for Chris Morris and Aaron Phangiso.

On winning the toss, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 43, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit, whose 19-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 21. Twenty-nine balls into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Faf du Plessis. Morris broke the 28-run stand.

Shikhar Dhawan, who faced 15 balls, scored just seven. Eighteen balls later, he was caught by Quinton de Kock. Needless to say, Kagiso Rabada was in seventh heaven.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 187, and lost a wicket.

India scored 50 off 11.4 overs (70 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While the contribution of Virat Kohli, the player of the match, to the partnership was 32, Ajinkya Rahane’s contribution to it was 17. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Sixteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had conceded 86 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 39, Rahane was batting on 17.

India scored 100 off 19 overs (114 balls). South Africa had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes – came off 51 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 102 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 55, Rahane’s contribution to it was 43. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Rahane, whose 53-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 45. A hundred and ten balls after Dhawan’s dismissal, he was caught by de Kock. Dale Steyn broke the 104-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 28.4 overs (172 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had conceded 169 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 83, Suresh Raina was batting on eight.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 52 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Raina’s contribution to it was 16. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

India scored 200 off 36.5 overs (221 balls). South Africa had conceded nine extras at that point.

Kohli’s ton – which included four boundaries and three sixes – came off 112 balls.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 69, and lost five wickets.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 89 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 53, Raina’s contribution to it was 40. The number of extras they conceded at that point gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

India scored 250 off 42.3 overs (255 balls). South Africa had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Raina’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 48 balls.

The southpaw eventually scored 53 off 52 balls. A hundred and twelve balls later, he was caught by A B de Villiers, South Africa’s skipper. Steyn broke the 127-run partnership.

Kohli, whose 140-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and five sixes, eventually scored 138. Twenty-one balls later, he was caught by de Kock. Rabada broke the 25-run stand.

The sixth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Harbhajan Singh, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was dismissed by Rabada.

Dhoni, whose 16-ball innings included a boundary, scored 15. Eight balls later, he was caught by de Villiers. Steyn broke the run-a-ball stand.

Axar Patel, who faced four balls, scored as many. He was unbeaten.

The eighth-wicket pair didn’t get off the (Ku)mark. Bhuvneshwar, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, Steyn ran him out.

South Africa eventually conceded 16 extras. India scored 299 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs. Farhaan Behardien, who bowled three overs, conceded 17. He was wicketless, as were Imran Tahir and Phangiso, who bowled nine overs apiece. While the former conceded 58, the latter conceded 51.

Morris, who bowled nine overs, conceded 55. He picked up a wicket. Steyn and Rabada bowled 10 overs each, picking up three scalps apiece. While the former conceded 61, the latter conceded 54.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 63, and lost a wicket.

Hashim Amla, who faced 10 balls, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 31 balls into the chase, he was caught by Dhawan. Mohit Sharma broke the 36-run stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 7.4 overs (48 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 137, and lost five wickets.

De Kock, whose 35-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six, scored 43. Thirty-eight balls after Amla’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahane. Harbhajan broke the 31-run stand.

Eighty-three balls into the chase, the first drinks break was taken. South Africa had conceded 73 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While du Plessis was batting on 13, de Villiers was batting on four.

Du Plessis, whose 34-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 17. (Dho)Nineteen balls after de Kock’s dismissal, he was caught behind. Patel broke the 12-run stand.

David Miller, whose 12-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Twenty balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Harbhajan, who broke the nine-run stand.

South Africa scored 100 off 21 overs (128 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 69 balls. While de Villiers’ contribution to the partnership was 33, Behardien’s contribution to it was 17. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Behardien, whose 38-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 22. Eighty-three balls after Miller’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Amit Mishra, who broke the 56-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 32.3 overs (197 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

De Villiers’ half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 67 balls.

Thirty-four overs into the chase, the second drinks break was taken. South Africa had conceded 166 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While de Villiers was batting on 65, Morris hadn’t opened his account.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 41. Morris, whose 18-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. Thirty-eight balls after Behardien’s dismissal, Rahane ran him out.

South Africa scored 200 off 39.5 overs (241 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 64, and lost three wickets.

De Villiers’ ton – which included 10 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 98 balls. He eventually scored 112 off 107 balls. Thirty-eight balls later, he was caught by Dhoni. Kumar broke the 48-run stand.

South Africa scored 250 off 46.2 overs (280 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Phangiso, whose 22-ball innings included a boundary, scored 20. A dozen balls after de Villiers’ dismissal, he was caught by Patel. Kumar broke the 17-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Steyn, whose seven-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Two dot balls later, he was caught by Rahane off the bowling of Kumar.

Rabada, whose nine-ball innings included a boundary, scored eight. He was unbeaten.

Imran Tahir, who faced four balls, was unbea‘ten’.

India eventually conceded 10 extras. South Africa, who scored 264 for the loss of nine wickets off 50 overs, lost by 35 runs.

Each of the five bowlers used bowled 10 overs apiece.

Mishra, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 55. He picked up a wicket, as did Mohit, who conceded 48, and Patel, who conceded 40. Harbhajan, who conceded 50, picked up a couple of wickets. Kumar, who conceded 68, picked up three scalps.

India levelled the five-match series 2-2. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’SAnother loss for Dhoni-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Umesh Yadav made way for Amit Mishra.

South Africa made no changes to the eleven that last played the Indians.

On winning the toss, A B de Villiers, South Africa’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 59, without the loss of a wicket.

South Africa’s openers put on 50 off 8.3 overs (51 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Quinton de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 30, David Miller’s contribution to it was 20.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 151, for the loss of four wickets.

Miller, whose 41-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 33. Eighty-one balls into the match, he was caught by Ajinkya Rahane. Harbhajan Singh broke the 72-run partnership.

Seventeen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 84 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While de Kock was batting on 45, Hashim Amla was batting on four.

Amla, who faced 15 balls, eventually scored just five. Thirty-one balls after Miller’s dismissal, he was stumped by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s skipper. Mishra broke the 15-run stand.

De Kock’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 61 balls.

South Africa scored 100 off 21.3 overs (129 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 56 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Faf du Plessis’ contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

South Africa scored 150 off 29.5 overs (180 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 172 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While de Kock was batting on 88, du Plessis was batting on 42.

Du Plessis’ half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 52 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 104 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 46, du Plessis’ contribution to it was 52. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

South Africa scored 200 off 38.2 overs (231 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Du Plessis, whose 63-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 60. A hundred and twenty-one balls after Amla’s dismissal, he was caught by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Mohit Sharma broke the 118-run partnership.

De Kock’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and a six – came off 114 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on five. De Kock faced 118 balls, eventually scoring 103. Seven balls after du Plessis’ dismissal, Shikhar Dhawan and Dhoni ran him out.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 60, for the loss of three wickets.

The fifth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. De Villiers, who faced five balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. The next ball, he was trapped leg before wicket by Axar Patel.

Jean-Paul Duminy, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored 14. Thirty-nine balls later, he was caught by Suresh Raina. Mohit broke the 31-run stand.

South Africa scored 250 off 48.2 overs (291 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Farhaan Behardien, whose 36-ball innings included a six, scored 33. He was unbeaten.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 23. Dale Steyn, whose nine-ball innings included a six, scored a dozen. Nineteen balls after Duminy’s dismissal, Raina and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ran him out.

Kagiso Rabada, who didn’t face a ball, was unbeaten.

South Africa scored 270 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs. Raina, who bowled a couple of overs, conceded 13. He was wicketless, as was Kumar, who bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 65.

Patel, who bowled nine overs, conceded 51. He picked up a wicket, as did Harbhajan and Mishra, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 41, the latter conceded 38. Sharma, who bowled nine overs, conceded 62. He picked up a couple of scalps.

There was a wicketkeeper change for the first 30 overs of the chase – de Villiers kept for de Kock.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 40, without the loss of a wicket.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 145, for the loss of a couple of wickets.

Dhawan, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. Sixty-four balls into the chase, he was caught by de Villiers. Morne Morkel broke the 41-run stand.

India scored 50 off 12.2 overs (74 balls). South Africa had conceded an extra at that point.

Seventeen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 81 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit Sharma was batting on 43, Virat Kohli was batting on 21.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 54 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Kohli’s contribution to it was 26. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Rohit’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 65 balls.

India scored 100 off 21.2 overs (128 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Rohit, whose 74-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 65. Seventy-five balls after Dhawan’s dismissal, he was caught by Duminy, who broke the 72-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 30.1 overs (181 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 64 balls.

Thirty-four overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 159 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 50, Dhoni was batting on 27.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 73 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 20, Dhoni’s contribution to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 67, for the loss of four wickets.

Dhoni, whose 61-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 47. A hundred and twelve balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Steyn. Morkel broke the 80-run partnership.

India scored 200 off 42.5 overs (257 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Raina, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t get off the mark. Ten balls later, he was caught by Miller. Imran Tahir broke the 13-run stand.

Kohli, whose 99-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 77. Ten balls later, he was caught by Miller. Morkel broke the run-a-ball stand.

The sixth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Rahane had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just four. The next ball, he was caught by Miller off the bowling of Morkel.

India scored 250 off 50 overs (300 balls). South Africa eventually conceded 11 extras.

The man from Gujarat, whose (Pat)eleven-ball innings included a six, scored 15. He was unbeaten, as was Harbhajan, who scored 20. His 17-ball innings included a boundary.

India, who eventually scored 252 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 50 overs, lost by 18 runs.

Behardien bowled two overs, conceding nine. He was wicketless, as were Steyn and Rabada, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 65, the latter conceded 39.

Duminy bowled eight overs, conceding 46. He picked up a wicket, as did Tahir, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 51. Morkel bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 39, picking up four scalps.

South Africa led the five-match series 2-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dhoni-led India beat South Africa

India (Shar)made three changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Stuart Binny, Amit Mishra and Ravichandran Ashwin made way for Axar, Harbhajan Singh and Mohit.

South Africa made no changes to the eleven that last played the Indians.

On winning the toss, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s skipper and the player of the match, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 44, and lost a wicket.

Rohit, who faced 10 balls, scored just three. Ten balls into the (Shar)match, Kagiso Rabada broke the three-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 121, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

India scored 50 off 11.1 overs (67 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Ajinkya Rahane’s contribution to it was 26. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Dhawan, whose 34-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 23. Sixty-five balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Jean-Paul Duminy. Morne Morkel broke the 56-run partnership.

Sixteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 71 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rahane was batting on 35, Virat Kohli was in seventh heaven.

The third-wicket pair put on 23. Kohli, who faced 18 balls, eventually scored a dozen. Thirty-three balls after Dhawan’s dismissal, Farhaan Behardien, Dale Steyn and Quinton de Kock ran him out.

India scored 100 off 21.4 overs (130 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

Rahane’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 62 balls. He faced 63 balls, eventually scoring 51. Twenty-eight balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Imran Tahir broke the 20-run stand.

Suresh Raina, who faced five balls, didn’t get off the mark. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by de Kock. Morkel broke the two-run stand.

Patel, whose 27-ball innings included a six, scored 13. Thirty-five balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Steyn, who broke the 20-run stand.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 132 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets at that point. While Dhoni was batting on 24, Bhuvneshwar was yet to get off the (Ku)mark.

India scored 150 off 36.5 overs (221 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Kumar, whose 32-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 14. Sixty balls after Patel’s dismissal, Tahir broke the 41-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 82, and lost a couple of wickets.

Dhoni’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 57 balls.

India scored 200 off 44.2 overs (267 balls). South Africa had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The eighth-wicket pair put on 50 off 37 balls. While Dhoni’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Harbhajan’s contribution to it was 17. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Harbhajan, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 22. Forty-two balls after Kumar’s dismissal, he was caught by de Kock. Steyn broke the 56-run partnership.

Umesh Yadav, who faced three balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Three balls later, he was caught by de Kock. Steyn broke the four-run stand.

The man from Ranchi, whose 86-ball innings included seven boundaries and four sixes, scoreD(ho)ninety-two. He was unbeaten, as was Mohit, who faced a ball, failing to get off the mark.

South Africa eventually conceded 13 extras. India scored 247 for the loss of nine wickets off 50 overs. Behardien, who bowled an over, conceded four. He was wicketless, as was Duminy, who bowled nine overs, conceded 59.

Rabada bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 49, picking up a wicket. Tahir – whose spell included a maiden – and Morkel bowled 10 overs each, picking up a couple of wickets each. Both conceded 42 apiece. Steyn, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 49. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 56, and lost a couple of wickets.

Hamish Amla, whose run-a-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 17. Forty balls into the chase, he was stumped by Dhoni. Patel broke the run-a-ball stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 9.1 overs (55 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

De Kock, whose 36-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 34. Seventeen balls later, he was caught by Mohit. Harbhajan broke the 12-run stand.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 152, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

South Africa scored 100 off 19.5 overs (119 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 62 balls. While Faf du Plessis’ contribution to the partnership was 26, Duminy’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Twenty overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 103 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While du Plessis was batting on 27, Duminy was batting on 24.

Duminy, whose 46-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 36. Eighty-seven balls after de Kock’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Patel, who broke the 82-run partnership.

Du Plessis’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 51 balls. He faced 56 balls, eventually scoring 51. A couple of overs later, he was caught by Kohli. Needless to say, Patel was in seventh heaven.

Miller, who faced a ball, D(av)idn’t get off the mark. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Dhoni. Kumar broke the one-run stand.

South Africa scored 150 off 29.3 overs (177 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

A B de Villiers, South Africa’s skipper, scored 19. His 20-ball innings included a boundary and a six. Thirty-five balls after Miller’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Mohit broke the 25-run stand.

Steyn, whose 16-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 13. Twenty-four balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Yadav broke the 19-run stand.

It was at that point that the second drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 186 for the loss of seven wickets at that point. Behardien was batting on a dozen at that point.

South Africa scored 200 off 39.2 overs (236 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Behardien, who faced 33 balls, scored 18. Twenty balls after Steyn’s dismissal, he was caught by Dhoni. Harbhajan broke the 14-run stand.

Rabada, whose 23-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 19. He was unbeaten.

Tahir, whose 12-ball innings included a six, scoreD(ho)nine. Twenty-three balls after Behardien’s dismissal, he was caught behind. Kumar broke the 21-run stand.

Morkel, who faced a couple of balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Raina. Kumar broke the four-run stand.

India eventually conceded five extras. South Africa, who were dismissed for 225 off 43.4 overs, lost by 22 runs. Raina, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded 18.

Mohit, who bowled five overs, conceded 21. He picked up a wicket, as did Yadav, who bowled eight overs, conceding 52. Harbhajan, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 51. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Kumar, who bowled 8.4 overs, conceded 41. He picked up three scalps, as did Patel, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 39.

India levelled the five-match series 1-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Dhoni’s back; SA beat India

India made eight changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Murali Vijay, Robin Uthappa, Manoj Tiwary, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Harbhajan Singh, Axar and Mohit (Shar)made way for Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (who was leading the team), Suresh Raina, Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav.

South Africa made five changes to the (Mork)eleven that last played the Indians – Henry Davids, Ryan McLaren, Wayne Parnell, Vernon Philander and Lonwabo Tsotsobe made way for Faf du Plessis, Farhaan Behardien, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada and Morne.

On winning the toss, A B de Villiers, South Africa’s skipper and the player of the match, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 48, and lost a wicket.

Quinton de Kock, whose 33-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 29. Fifty-two balls into the match, he was caught by Suresh Raina. Ravichandran Ashwin broke the 45-run stand.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 146, and lost a couple of wickets.

South Africa scored 50 off 11.3 overs (69 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Seventeen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 82 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Hashim Amla was batting on 29, du Plessis was batting on 22.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 68 balls. While Amla’s contribution to the partnership was 19, du Plessis’ contribution to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

South Africa scored 100 off 21.3 overs (129 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Amla, whose 59-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 37. Eighty-eight balls after de Kock’s dismissal, Mishra broke the 59-run partnership.

Du Plessis’ half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 59 balls.

South Africa scored 150 off 32.5 overs (197 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Du Plessis, whose 77-ball innings included five boundaries and a six, eventually scored 62. Fifty-nine balls after Amla’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Yadav, who broke the 48-run stand.

Thirty-six overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 167 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While de Villiers was batting on 28, David Miller was batting on five.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 109, and lost a couple of wickets.

Miller, who faced 22 balls, scored 13. Forty-four balls later, he was stumped by Dhoni. Mishra broke the 45-run stand.

South Africa scored 200 off 41 overs (246 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

De Villiers’ half-century – which included a couple of sixes – came off 54 balls.

Jean-Paul Duminy, whose 17-ball innings included a six, scored 15. Twenty-eight balls after Miller’s dismissal, he was caught by Dhoni. Yadav broke the 41-run stand.

South Africa scored 250 off 47 overs (282 balls).

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 68 balls. While de Villiers’ contribution to the partnership was 24, Behardien’s contribution to it was 28. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

De Villiers’ ton – which included five sixes and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 73 balls. He eventually scored 104, and was unbeaten, as was Behardien, who eventually conceded 35 off 19 balls, which included a couple of boundaries and a six.

South Africa scored 303 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Kohli, who bowled two wicketless balls, conceded a run. Raina, who bowled seven wicketless overs, conceded 37. Stuart Binny, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 63. Kumar, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 67.

Ashwin, who bowled 4.4 overs, conceded 14. He picked up a wicket. Yadav and Mishra bowled 10 overs apiece, picking up two scalps apiece. While the former conceded 71, the latter conceded 47.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 59, and lost a wicket.

Dhawan, whose 28-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 23. Forty-five balls into the chase, he was trapped leg before wicket by Morkel, who broke the 42-run stand.

India scored 50 off 9.2 overs (56 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 155, and lost a couple of wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Ajinkya Rahane’s contribution to it was 16. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was seven.

Sixteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 94 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Sharma was batting on 45, Rahane was batting on 17.

India scored 100 off 17.2 overs (104 balls). South Africa had conceded nine extras at that point.

Sharma’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 48 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 116 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 52, Rahane’s contribution to it was 43. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

India scored 150 off 28 overs (168 balls). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Rahane’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 67 balls.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 186 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Sharma was batting on 94, Rahane was batting on 58.

Rahane, whose 82-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 60. A hundred and thirty-seven balls later, he was caught by Miller. Behardien broke the 149-run partnership.

Sharma’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and three sixes – came off 98 balls.

India scored 200 off 35.5 overs (215 balls). South Africa had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Kohli, who faced 18 balls, scored 11. Thirty-eight balls later, he was caught by Morkel. Steyn broke the 23-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 84, and lost four wickets.

India scored 250 off 44.1 overs (265 balls). South Africa had conceded 16 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 32 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 40, Dhoni’s contribution to it was eight. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Sharma’s 150 – which included 13 boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 132 balls. He eventually faced 133 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. Thirty-seven balls later, he was caught by Imran Tahir, who broke the 55-run partnership.

Raina, who faced three balls, scored as many. Four balls later, he was caught by Duminy. Tahir broke the run-a-ball stand.

Dhoni, whose 30-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 31. Seventeen balls later, he was caught by Rabada, who broke the 24-run stand.

The seventh-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Binny, who faced five balls, scored just a couple. The next ball, he was caught by Amla off the bowling of Rabada.

Kumar, who faced a ball, scored a run. He was unbeaten, as was Mishra, who didn’t face a ball.

South Africa eventually conceded 17 extras. India, who scored 298 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs, lost by five runs. Duminy bowled four wicketless overs, conceding 36.

Behardien bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 38. He picked up a wicket, as did Steyn and Morkel, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 54, the latter conceded 51. Rabada and Tahir bowled 10 overs each, picking up two scalps apiece. While the former conceded 58, the latter conceded 57.  

South Africa led the five-match series 1-0.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

India trounce Zimbabwe; Are Ajinkya

India (Shar)made two changes to their playing eleven – Ambati Rayudu, the player of the series, and Dhawal Kulkarni made way for One-day International debutant Manish Pandey and Mohit.

Zimbabwe made three Cha(kabva)nges to the eleven that last played the Indians – Vusi Sibanda, Sean Williams and Brian Vitori made way for Regis, Malcolm Waller and Prosper Utseya.

On winning the toss, Elton Chigumbura, Zimbabwe’s skipper, inserted the visitors.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 36, and lost a couple of wickets.

Ajinkya Rahane, India’s skipper, whose 22-ball innings included a boundary, scored 15. Thirty-five balls into the match, he was caught by Utseya. Neville Madziva broke the 25-run stand.

Murali Vijay, whose 21-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. Eight balls later, he was caught by Richmond Mutumbami. Madziva broke the run-a-ball stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 134, and lost a couple of wickets.

India scored 50 off 12.5 overs (78 balls). The number of extras Zimbabwe had conceded at that point gave no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Fifteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had conceded 57 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Robin Uthappa was batting on 14, Manoj Tiwary was batting on eight.

Tiwary, who faced 33 balls, scored just 10. Sixty-seven balls after Vijay’s dismissal, he was caught by Utseya, who broke the 35-run stand.

Uthappa, whose 44-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 31. Twenty balls later, he was caught by Chigumbura. Hamilton Masakadza broke the 14-run stand.

India scored 100 off 27.3 overs (166 balls). The number of extras Zimbabwe had conceded at that point gave no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 74 balls. While Pandey’s contribution to the partnership was 25, the contribution of Kedar Jadhav, the player of the match, to it was 23. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Thirty-five overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had conceded 138 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Pandey was batting on 32, Jadhav was batting on 26.

India scored 150 off 36.3 overs (220 balls). Zimbabwe had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Pandey’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and a six – came off 67 balls.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 106, and lost a wicket.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 100 off 121 balls. While Pandey’s contribution to the partnership was 48, Jadhav’s contribution to it was 47. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Jadhav’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 64 balls.

India scored 200 off 43.5 overs (264 balls). Zimbabwe had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Pandey, whose 86-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, eventually scored 71. A hundred and fifty-one balls after Uthappa’s dismissal, he was caught by Sikandar Raza. Chamu Chibhabha broke the 144-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 48.4 overs (293 balls). Zimbabwe had conceded 13 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Jadhav’s ton – which included a dozen boundaries and a six – came off 86 balls.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 19 balls. While Jadhav’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Stuart Binny’s contribution to it was 18. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Jadhav eventually scored 105 off 87 balls. He was unbeaten, as was Binny, who didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His eight-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six.

India scored 276 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Graeme Cremer bowled five overs, conceding 42. He was wicketless, as was Donald Tiripano, who bowled eight overs, conceding 46.

Chibhabha bowled eight overs, conceding 55. He picked up a wicket, as did Utseya and Masakadza, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 41, the latter conceded 31. Madziva, who bowled nine overs, conceded 59. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of Zimbabwe’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 42, and lost a wicket.

Although his 24-ball innings included a boundary, Masakadza had no reason to be in seventh heaven. Thirty-three balls into the chase, he was trapped leg before wicket by Sharma, who broke the 16-run stand.

The second Powerplay of Zimbabwe’s innings was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 138, and lost eight wickets.

Zimbabwe scored 50 off 13 overs (78 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. Zimbabwe had conceded 59 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Chibhabha was batting on 35, Chakabva was batting on a dozen.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 73 balls. While Chibhabha’s contribution to the partnership was 36, Chakabva’s contribution to it was 14. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Chakabva, whose 43-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 27. A hundred balls after Masakadza’s dismissal, Axar Patel broke the 70-run partnership.

Chigumbura, whose 14-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 10. Eighteen balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Vijay, who broke the 11-run stand.

Zimbabwe scored 100 off 25.4 overs (154 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Chibhabha’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 76 balls.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. Zimbabwe had conceded 142 for the loss of three wicket at that point. While Chibhabha was batting on 69, Mutumbami was batting on 21.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 54 balls. While Chibhabha’s contribution to the partnership was 26, Mutumbami’s contribution to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Zimbabwe scored 150 off 34.5 overs (209 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Mutumbami, whose 24-ball innings included three boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Fifty-nine balls after Chigumbura’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Binny, who broke the 53-run partnership.

Chibhabha, whose 109-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 82. Eight balls later, he was caught by Jadhav. Binny broke the 10-run stand.

Raza, whose 10-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. Eight balls later, Harbhajan Singh broke the 12-run stand.

The seventh-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Cremer, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Rahane off the bowling of Harbhajan.

Waller, who faced eight balls, scored five. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Rahane. Binny broke the four-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Utseya, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t open his account. A couple of dot balls later, he was caught by Uthappa off the bowling of Sharma.

The third Powerplay of Zimbabwe’s innings was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 13, and lost a wicket.

Tiripano, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. He was unbeaten.

Madziva, who faced nine balls, scored just three. Twenty-one balls later, he was stumped by Uthappa. Patel broke the 17-run stand.

India eventually conceded 11 extras. Zimbabwe, who were dismissed for 193 off 42.4 overs, lost by 83 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 12. Vijay bowled three overs, conceding 19. He picked up a wicket.

Patel bowled 6.4 overs, conceding 39. He picked up a couple of wickets. Sharma bowled seven overs, conceding 33. He picked up a couple of wickets. Harbhajan bowled 10 overs, conceding 35. He picked up a couple of wickets. Binny bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 55, picking up three scalps.

India won the three-match series 3-0.