South Africa beat West Indies, South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

A fine century from Jacques Kallis sealed the deal for South Africa, cancelling out Marlon Samuels' excellent 98 earlier in the day. West Indies couldn't make enough chances in the field and the home side were always in control. There are two matches left in this series, but it's going to be very hard for West Indies. A whitewash is on the cards at the end of a tough tour.

The players shake hands on the steps and Pollock walks out to clap the supporters for all their singing. He walks around and bows to everyone, before heading off to celebrate the series success with his team-mates. The next match in the series is at Pollock's home ground, Durban, on Friday so that reception will be something to behold. Do join us for that match but for now, from Andrew McGlashan and Martin Williamson, it's goodnight.

48.4

Taylor to Kallis, FOUR runs

nice way to finish, short ball pulled over square leg and that's the match and the series for South Africa

The band continues to say goodbye to Shaun Pollock, they have played all day as usual...and Pollock comes out into the balcony. Some by-play from Taylor who aborts his delivery stride

48.3

Taylor to Kallis, 2 runs

gives himself room and slices high over cover, two men chase it and it doesn't reach the rope. Scores are level

48.2

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Taylor to Kallis, no run

flicked to mid-on and it's too well timed to get a run

48.1

Taylor to Duminy, 1 run

driven up to mid-off, they are getting them in singles

48.1

Taylor to Duminy, 1 wide

short and outside off stump, and too short for the umpire who calls it

Over48

4 runs

SA 248/3CRR: 5.16 RRR: 2.50

JP Duminy 35 (49b 1x4 1x6)JH Kallis 115 (130b 11x4 1x6)

FH Edwards1/59 (9)

47.6

Edwards to Duminy, 1 run

low full toss outside off driven through the covers...five runs needed

47.5

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Edwards to Duminy, no run

quick ball, short and Duminy tries to pull but he is late on it, takes a blow on the helmet and needs a moment to compose himself

Another idiot on the pitch...it's been a good atmosphere at the ground too, except for those few who want to run on the ground

47.4

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Edwards to Duminy, no run

short ball banged in, Duminy ducks underneath it

47.3

Edwards to Kallis, 1 run

clipped off leg stump out too deep square

47.2

Edwards to Duminy, 1 run

drives towards mid-off, not really timed but an easy single

Kallis limping a little now, it's been a warm day in PE

47.1

Edwards to Kallis, 1 run

picks off the popular third man area again

The disappointing Edwards is back

Over47

9 runs

SA 244/3CRR: 5.19 RRR: 3.00

JH Kallis 113 (128b 11x4 1x6)JP Duminy 33 (45b 1x4 1x6)

JE Taylor0/43 (9)

46.6

Taylor to Kallis, 1 run

full on the stumps, drives sweetly back to the bowler who parries it in his follow through and they get a single

46.5

Taylor to Kallis, FOUR runs

top shot, takes a stride across the crease and flicks through midwicket...there was no stopping that and this has been a perfectly controlled innings from Kallis, if not always thrilling

46.4

Taylor to Duminy, 1 run

comes of a thick inside half of the bat and goes down through mid-on

46.3

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Taylor to Duminy, no run

doesn't time his drive into the covers

46.3

Taylor to Duminy, 1 wide

drifting down the leg side

46.2

Taylor to Kallis, 1 run

another easy drive down the ground

46.1

Taylor to Duminy, 1 run

driven down the ground on the off side, easily singles on offer and they may as well be inside the ring

Taylor is back with two overs left but this match is lost for West Indies

Over46

10 runs

SA 235/3CRR: 5.10 RRR: 4.50

JP Duminy 31 (42b 1x4 1x6)JH Kallis 107 (125b 10x4 1x6)

DJG Sammy0/62 (10)

45.6

Sammy to Duminy, 1 run

short, slow and sits up...Duminy manages to pull through square leg

I think we have idiot on the pitch...so a short delay here. It took 30 security guys to get one guy off the field

45.5

Sammy to Kallis, 1 run

run to backward point, Duminy wants the single and this time Kallis is nearly caught short at the non-striker's end

South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd ODI at Gqeberha, Jan 27 2008 - Match Result