South Africa vs India, 3rd ODI at Cape Town, , Nov 26 2006 - Match Result

RESULT
3rd ODI, Cape Town, November 26, 2006, India tour of South Africa
(41.3/50 ov, T:275) 168

South Africa won by 106 runs

Player Of The Match
100* (89)
justin-kemp
138

Andrew Hall and Justin Kemp's 138-run partnership is the highest for the 8th wicket in ODIs, breaking the record of 119 between Shane Warne and Paul Reiffel

138

Andrew Hall and Justin Kemp's 138-run partnership is SA's highest for the 8th wicket in ODIs, breaking the record of 91 between Klusener and Dale Benkenstein

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Scorecard summary
South Africa 274/7(50 overs)
100* (89)
3/42 (10)
56* (47)
1/60 (8)
India 168/10(41.3 overs)
63 (103)
4/26 (9)
55 (48)
3/45 (9.3)

So, South Africa wrap this affair up by 106 runs and go 2-0 up with two to play. What a clinical win for them. They were in tatters after Zaheer Khan's good opening burst, but Justin Kemp played out of his skin to slam an unbeaten 100*, his maiden in ODIs, in a fantastic, unbeaten 138-run stand for the eighth wicket with Andrew Hall, who was simply amazing with his 56 not-out. In fact, he was the one who encouraged and inspired Kemp to switch from sedate, stoic caution to in-your-face belligerence. The Indian bowling was, to put it mildly, taken to the dhobi in the slog overs, and a total of 274 was just too much.

India's batting once again came a cropper, with only Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni getting runs, contrasting in nature thought they were. Shaun Pollock picked up three at the top, and finished with a fine 4 for 26, while Hall backed his batting heroics with 3 for 45. Jacques Kallis picked up two, including Dhoni, and South Africa's fielding was outstanding. India have plenty of soul-searching to do.

Expectedly, Kemp receives the Man-of-the-Match award for his breathtaking innings.

Thats all we have for you today, but do join us again on Wednesday, November 29 for the fourth ODI at Pt Elizabeth. For Cricinfo, this is Jamie Alter signing off, and Sajan Nair sends his thanks for tuning in as well. Cheers!

41.3
W
Hall to Kumble, OUT

all over at Newlands! Full-pitched delivery outside off stump, Kumble goes down on one knee and drives, gets an inside edge onto off stump and Hall celebrates with a pumped fist, a spin on the heels, and a happy walk back to the dressing room

Anil Kumble b Hall 0 (3b 0x4 0x6 5m) SR: 0
41.2
Hall to Kumble, no run

full again, good movement on that one, he drives and gets an inside edge, Boucher moves forward and stops it

41.1
Hall to Kumble, no run

quick and full into middle and leg, driven back to Hall

end of over 41Wicket maiden
IND: 168/9CRR: 4.09 RRR: 11.88
Zaheer Khan2 (11b)
Anil Kumble0 (0b)
Shaun Pollock 9-1-26-4
Andrew Hall 9-0-45-2
40.6
Pollock to Khan, no run

slower ball, the off cutter this time, full and beats Zaheer as he comes forward

40.5
Pollock to Khan, no run

short ball outside off stump, Zaheer sways out of the line of the ball

40.4
Pollock to Khan, no run

full outside off stump, a slower ball, Zaheer comes forward and then leaves it

40.3
Pollock to Khan, no run

fuller this time and he comes forward and pushes that to mid-off

40.2
Pollock to Khan, no run

good length ball outside off stump, beaten on the backfoot

40.1
W
Pollock to Dravid, OUT

banged in short outside off stump, Dravid goes for a hook but doesnt time it and gets a leading edge that balloons up and down to a diving Hall at deep backward square leg, who dives forward and plucks that inches before the ground, South Africa have been excellent with their catching today and Dravid's gritty innings comes to an end

Rahul Dravid c Hall b Pollock 63 (103b 4x4 1x6 179m) SR: 61.16

We're into the home stretch now. 107 to get from 10.

end of over 403 runs
IND: 168/8CRR: 4.20 RRR: 10.70
Zaheer Khan2 (6b)
Rahul Dravid63 (102b 4x4 1x6)
Andrew Hall 9-0-45-2
Shaun Pollock 8-0-26-3
39.6
Hall to Khan, no run

full again, tries for the yorker but not accurate enough, and Zaheer checks the shot back to the bowler

39.5
Hall to Khan, no run

full and moving into him, he shuffles and looks to drive down the ground, gets an inside edge perilously close to leg stump

39.4
Hall to Khan, no run

short and wide, he stands up on his toes and chops that into the ground in front of point

39.3
1
Hall to Dravid, 1 run

short of a good length on the stumps, goes back and drives that down to long-on for one

39.2
1
Hall to Khan, 1 run

full on the stumps, driven to mid-on for one

39.1
1
Hall to Dravid, 1 run

full and wide, driven past cover for one to the sweeper

end of over 399 runs
IND: 165/8CRR: 4.23 RRR: 10.00
Rahul Dravid61 (100b 4x4 1x6)
Zaheer Khan1 (2b)
Shaun Pollock 8-0-26-3
Andrew Hall 8-0-42-2
38.6
1
Pollock to Dravid, 1 run

Tucked to fine leg

38.5
6
Pollock to Dravid, SIX runs

Full and straight, Dravid down the track and swings smoothly over long-on for a text-book six. Super shot but does it even matter?

38.4
Pollock to Dravid, no run

Blocked cautiously

38.3
1
Pollock to Khan, 1 run

On off stump, Zaheer tips to cover and scampers a single

38.2
1
Pollock to Dravid, 1 run

Wide of off stump this time, Dravid cuts it easily for a single

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
JM Kemp
100 runs (89)
6 fours7 sixes
Productive shot
on side drive on front foot
39 runs
0 four5 sixes
Control
91%
R Dravid
63 runs (103)
4 fours1 six
Productive shot
leg glance
21 runs
1 four0 six
Control
96%
Best performances - bowlers
SM Pollock
O
9
M
1
R
26
W
4
ECO
2.88
Z Khan
O
10
M
4
R
42
W
3
ECO
4.2
Match details
Newlands, Cape Town
TossSouth Africa, elected to bat first
Series
Season2006/07
Player Of The Match
Series resultSouth Africa led the 5-match series 2-0
Match numberODI no. 2449
Hours of play (local time)10.00 start, First Session 10.00-13.30 Interval 13.30-14.15, Second Session 14.15-17.45
Match days26 November 2006 - day (50-over match)
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