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South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test at Centurion, , Nov 26 2008 - Ball by Ball Commentary

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2nd Test, Centurion, November 26 - 28, 2008, Bangladesh tour of South Africa
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South Africa won by an innings and 48 runs

Player Of The Match
162*
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Player Of The Series
221 runs
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Well, what an abject performance. That was utterly spineless, and that would be the case if was anyone and not just Bangladesh. While they resumed with a large first-innings deficit and almost certain defeat in prospect, they had a chance to bat for a long time and gain from experience. Instead several batsmen who should know better played - and ran - as if they couldn't wait to get out of there. That was intensely disappointing and unless there is a complete change in approach it is hard to see how Bangladesh will improve. What makes it all the more disappointing is that they had performed well on the first two days.

Anyhow, it's a great win for South Africa who completed a series clean sweep, winning the Twenty20, both ODIs and both Tests. The Man of the Match is Ashwell Prince for his unbeaten 162, and he also picks up the Man-of-the-Series award,

That's all from us. A much tougher challenge awaits as South Africa are now heading to Australia before hosting a return series, and we will be covering the matches live on Cricinfo. Join us then. In the meantime, goodbye.

Another big weekend of rugby - albeit, not involving South Africa - as England try to salvage some pride against New Zealand after last weekend's mauling, and Wales host Australia. Check out all the previews, live commentary and post-match analysis on scrum.com.

36.4
W
Zondeki to Mahbubul, OUT

and the fine little edge carrying through to Boucher ends it all. Game, set,match and series for that mater.

Mahbubul Alam c †Boucher b Zondeki 1 (6b 0x4 0x6 9m) SR: 16.66
36.3
Zondeki to Mahbubul, no run

bouncer, not really all that high but does manage to duck under it.

36.2
1
Zondeki to Mortaza, 1 run

full and straight, defended away to the off and gets a single.

36.1
Zondeki to Mortaza, no run
end of over 363 runs
BAN: 130/9CRR: 3.61 
Mahbubul Alam1 (4b)
Mashrafe Mortaza22 (19b 4x4)
Makhaya Ntini 11-2-44-2
35.6
Ntini to Mahbubul, no run

play and miss. Flies through to Boucher.

35.5
1
Ntini to Mortaza, 1 run

in the blockhole once more, just dug out again

35.4
1
Ntini to Mahbubul, 1 run

right in the blockhole, dug out and they get a quick single.

35.3
1
Ntini to Mortaza, 1 run

flicked away and gets a single.

35.2
Ntini to Mortaza, no run

solid backward defence.

35.1
Ntini to Mortaza, no run

slower ball, something the critics say he doesn't have.

end of over 351 run • 1 wicket
BAN: 127/9CRR: 3.62 
Mahbubul Alam0 (2b)
Mashrafe Mortaza20 (15b 4x4)
Monde Zondeki 4-2-9-1
34.6
Zondeki to Mahbubul, no run

no shot offered.

34.5
Zondeki to Mahbubul, no run

edged to the slips again, but falls just short.

34.4
W
Zondeki to Shahadat, OUT

short and straight, just guides it to third slip actually. De Villiers makes no mistake.

Shahadat Hossain c de Villiers b Zondeki 0 (1b 0x4 0x6 4m) SR: 0
34.3
1
Zondeki to Mortaza, 1 run

flicked away for another single and gets off strike.

34.2
Zondeki to Mortaza, no run

slogged flat-batted to mid-on.

34.1
Zondeki to Mortaza, no run

bouncer, Mortaza swings at it as if he wants to swat flies.

end of over 345 runs • 1 wicket
BAN: 126/7CRR: 3.70 
Mashrafe Mortaza19 (12b 4x4)
Makhaya Ntini 10-2-41-2
33.6
W
Ntini to Raqibul, OUT

another stupid run by the Bangladeshi's, goes for the idiotic single and Prince makes no mistake.

Raqibul Hasan run out (Prince) 28 (62b 6x4 0x6 81m) SR: 45.16
33.5
Ntini to Raqibul, no run

short and straight, attempted pull not coming off.

33.4
4
Ntini to Raqibul, FOUR runs

beautiful square drive this time. Beat sthe fielder at backward point easily.

33.3
Ntini to Raqibul, no run
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