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Kallis and Pollock star as South Africans thrash Lions
The South Africans put up an emphatic performance with both bat and ball, crushing Lions by a massive 223 runs in a warm-up one-day match at Johannesburg
Keith Lane
23-Sep-2006
South Africans 289 for 8 (Kallis 82, Kemp 49, Bosman 48) beat Lions 66 (Pollock 4-8, Hall 3-19) by 223 runs
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The South Africans put up an emphatic performance with both bat and ball, crushing Lions by a massive 223 runs in a warm-up one-day match at Johannesburg. Jacques Kallis, the South Africans' captain, led the way with the bat, scoring 82 off just 95 balls as the South Africans mustered 289. Shaun Pollock and Andrew Hall then took over with the ball, taking seven wickets between them as the Lions were bundled out for an embarrassing 66.
Choosing to bat after winning the toss, the South Africans started badly, losing Boeta Dippenaar for 5 and AB de Villiers for 1. However, Loots Bosman joined Kallis and steadied the innings, adding 100 for the third wicket. Both batsmen matched each other before Bosman chased a wide one to be caught behind for 48.
Full postAustralia storm into the finals
Displaying more hunger, drive and common sense than India, the Australians eked out an 18-run win in the all-important last league match of the DLF Cup to make it to the final
The Bulletin by S Rajesh
22-Sep-2006
Australia 213 (Hayden 54, Haddin 46) beat India 195 (Mongia 63*, Lee 5-38) by 18 runs
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Displaying more hunger, drive and common sense than India, the Australians eked out an 18-run win in the all-important last league match of the DLF Cup to make it to the final. In a match where both batting line-ups caved in, Australia held their nerve after scoring just 213, bundling India out for 195 - with Brett Lee taking his sixth five-for in ODIs - despite a superb unbeaten 63 from Dinesh Mongia, who returned to the Indian team in style after a 17-month absence.
Considering that the batting line-ups on display were two of the best in the world, it was a surprisingly low-scoring game. Apart from Matthew Hayden, who made a typically forceful 54, none of the other top-order batsmen got going, and only an outstanding rearguard partnership between the two Brads, Haddin (46) and Hogg (38), allowed Australia to get past 200 after they had been tottering at 117 for 6. India showed that they could collapse just as effectively as the opposition, slumping to 96 for 5.
Full postCork haul overshadows Anderson
The sight of James Anderson bowling was overshadowed on the second day at The Rose Bowl by Dominic Cork's four wickets and events at Trent Bridge
Cricinfo staff
21-Sep-2006
Lancashire 437 (Law 79, Loye 67, Bruce 4-85) and 8 for 1 (Sutcliffe 7*, Smith 0*) lead Hampshire 215 (Crawley 63, Cork 4-47) by 231 runs
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All Lancashire could do, though, was collect all available points from this match and on that front the day was a complete success. Their first ambition was to notch as many batting points as they could muster and they fought hard to in reach 400.
Tom Smith was particularly impressive at No. 9 and, together with Luke Sutton, put on 88 for the ninth wicket to keep Lancashire's hopes alive. Their bowlers then took over during the afternoon, removing both openers cheaply; only John Crawley - a cut above his team-mates in this game, and playing against his former team - stood in their way with a fighting fifty at the end of a prolific season.
Full postUrooj Mumtaz powers Pakistan to facile win
Powered by a sparkling unbeaten 100 by Urooj Mumtaz Pakistan trounced Hong Kong by 172 runs in the second ODI to win the three-match series. The series victory takes Pakistan through to the Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Ireland in 2007
Cricinfo staff
21-Sep-2006
Powered by an unbeaten 100 from Urooj Mumtaz, Pakistan trounced Hong Kong by 172 runs in the second ODI to win the three-match series. The series victory takes Pakistan through to the Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Ireland in 2007.
Winning the toss for the second time Mumtaz had no hesitation in batting in bright sunny conditions on a decent batting surface. Hong Kong, needing to win the match to square the series, started promisingly with the ball. But, apart from Betty Chan who bowled her ten overs for just 41 runs, as with the first match, no other bowler really managed to maintain sufficient control. They were profligate, conceding 72 extras including 68 wides.
The only Pakistan wicket fell to Neisha Pratt, that of Taskeen Qadeer for 44. Mumtaz played a captain's knock and reached her century off the last ball of the innings. She was ably supported by Sajida Shah who made 72 not out after having posted a half century in the first match.
In reply Hong Kong could only muster one decent partnership - Neisha Pratt (52) added 63 runs with Natasha Miles (32) - and were shot out for 116. Mumtaz was named player of the match.
Full postBoucher blitz blows Zimbabwe away
Mark Boucher's brutal 147 off 68 balls powerd South Africa to 418 for 5 in the final ODI at Potchefstroom. In reply Zimbabwe scored 247 for 4 as South Africa swept the series 3-0
The Bulletin by George Binoy
20-Sep-2006
South Africa 418 for 5 (Boucher 147*, Bosman 88, Petersen 80) beat Zimbabwe 247 for 4 (Duffin 88, Masakadza 55) by 171 runs
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At Johannesburg in March earlier this year, Mark Boucher provided the finishing touches to South Africa's epic chase of 434 against Australia. Today, however, he was their chief destroyer as they stacked up more than 400 for the second time in four matches and swept the series 3-0. Zimbabwe were beaten to their knees by a brutal display of power that began with the openers Loots Bosman and Alviro Petersen before Boucher shot from the hip and reached his first one-day century in his 220th match.
The contest effectively ended after the first innings. At no stage did Zimbabwe make any attempt to get near the target although, to their credit, they did bat solidly. Terry Duffin led the resistance with a defiant 88 and ensured that Zimbabwe put in a commendable performance. He was ably supported by Chamu Chibhabha and Hamilton Masakadza, with whom he added 94 and 102 for the second and third wickets. Zimbabwe finished with 247 for 4, thier highest total of the series but it was after the proverbial horse had bolted.
Full postWasteful Lancashire left battling
Following a late wobble against the second new ball, Lancashire's Championship dream is hanging by a thread at The Rose Bowl
Andrew McGlashan at The Rose Bowl
20-Sep-2006
Lancashire 333 for 7 (Sutton 40*, Smith 1*) v Hampshire
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Four batting points is the vital mark for Lancashire because it leaves them on track for a 21-point win, which would force Sussex to secure a win at Trent Bridge rather than play for a draw. If Lancashire fall short of 350, a 12-point draw would be sufficient for Sussex and, depressingly for Lancashire, they are well placed for that after their first day.
Still, though, nothing is decided and it was a curious opening day on the south coast for many reasons. Lancashire's top seven all passed 26 yet Law's 75 was the highest score; Shane Warne went wicketless through 29 overs and the Hampshire spinner to make his mark was Greg Lamb. To top it all Lancashire started the day by picking James Anderson who, according to the ECB's directive, is restricted to 12 overs per innings.
Full postIndia sneak a low-scoring thriller
Brian Lara's West Indians outplayed India in the poor-batting stakes, and somehow contrived to fall short of a modest target of 163, giving India their first win against West Indies in six outings.
The Bulletin by Anand Vasu
20-Sep-2006
India 162 (Tendulkar 65, Smith 4-31) beat West Indies 146 (Lara 40*, Harbhajan 3-35) by 16 runs
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Brian Lara's West Indians outplayed India in the poor-batting stakes, and somehow contrived to fall short of a modest target of 163, giving India their first win against West Indies in six outings. After India had shown what not to do on a pitch that helped the bowlers a little, West Indies went one worse, converting what should have been a walk in the park to running a marathon, uphill, on crutches. In the face of some determined bowling, they simply imploded, and handed India their first win of the tournament.
When West Indies began their reply, it wasn't even time for the mid-match break - they had bowled India out in under 40 overs with enough time to face 9 overs. They faced those overs without doing anything silly, and it appeared that the game as a contest was finished. Then came the kind of madness that West Indies have become so famous for in recent times. Batsman after batsman played without purpose - completely failing to make use of the chance to spend some time out in the middle - and slowly, but surely, the wickets fell.
Full postSouth Africa wrap up the series
Despite a top-order wobble, South Africa clinched a six-wicket win and an unassailable series lead over Zimbabwe in the rescheduled second one-day international at East London
The Bulletin by Jamie Alter
18-Sep-2006
South Africa 156 for 4 (Bosman 38) beat Zimbabwe (Chibhabha 38, Hall 3-23) by six wickets
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Despite a top-order wobble, South Africa clinched a six-wicket win and an unassailable series lead over Zimbabwe in the rescheduled second one-day international at East London. It shouldn't have been so tricky given that the target was 153, but in the end South Africa were able to get home in good time to round off a comprehensive bowling effort earlier in the day. In the midst of all this, Jacques Kallis became the first South African in the history of the game to have 8,000 runs and 200 wickets in both forms of the game.
After the in-form Boeta Dippenaar fell to an ugly pull shot that Vusi Sibanda did well to judge at point under the floodlights, two rookie batsmen looked as if they wanted to finish the game on their own. Loots Bosman showed no signs of nerves after he ducked into his first ball and took a blow to the helmet. Keen to make amends for his rash dismissal in the first one-dayer at Bloemfontein, he made sure to get right behind the line when defending the tight deliveries. He was afforded a slice of luck when Piet Rinke misjudged a top-edged cut shot at third man, but all it did was change the complexion of his innings.
Full postWindies scamper home after Lara blitz
Two contrasting half-centuries put Michael Hussey's maiden one-day century in the shade as West Indies scampered to a nervy three-wicket win in the fourth match of the DLF Cup
The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan
18-Sep-2006
West Indies 273 for 7 (Lara 88, Gayle 79, Bravo 37*) beat Australia 272 for 6 (Hussey 109*, Haddin 70) by 3 wickets
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Two contrasting half-centuries put Michael Hussey's maiden one-day century in the shade as West Indies scampered to a nervy three-wicket win in the fourth match of the DLF Cup and secured a place in the final. Brian Lara's artistry was complemented by Chris Gayle's fury and their whirlwind partnership, rattling off 151 at a rate of close to 7.8 runs per over, set the stage for the chase, which was eventually achieved after several heart-stopping moments.
The West Indian bowlers played their part as well, turning in an improved performance to reduce Australia to 104 for 5 at the halfway stage. They couldn't finish the job off - Hussey, leading the side in Ricky Ponting's absence, and Brad Haddin, the wicketkeeper, engineered a comeback with a record sixth-wicket stand - but their batsmen, after threatening to collapse yet again, reached the finish line with close to three overs to spare. The result means West Indies are through to the final with Australia's game against India on Friday turning into a virtual semi-final.
Full postEssex take Pro40 title
A round-up from the latest Pro40 matches
Cricinfo staff
17-Sep-2006
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In what was effectively a meaningless match once Nottinghamshire had beaten Sussex, Essex - this year's champions - were restricted to 201 for 8 in the 40 overs against Durham at Chester-le-Street. Andy Flower demonstrated his immense class and ability in one-day cricket with a chanceless 81 - and Andre Adams was typically impish in his 40 - but Essex were outdone by fine spells of bowling from Neil Killeen (2 for 26) and Ottis Gibson (2 for 32). Durham knocked off the required 202 with Phil Mustard (84 from 86) and Jimmy Maher (70) putting on a superb 152-run opening partnership - but it wasn't enough for Durham to avoid relegation.
Sussex's title hopes were blown away by a remarkable spell of bowling from Gareth Clough whose 6 for 25 helped dismiss them for just 110 at Nottingham. Only Chris Adams's 24 offered the visitors any hope of bailing the sinking ship, before Nottinghamshire knocked off the required runs with the minimum of fuss. Darren Bicknell clobbered an unbeaten 53 and there were useful contributions from Will Smith (22) and Stephen Fleming (26 from 33). Sussex's defeat handed Essex the Pro40 Division One title.
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