full-toss on the off stump. Ajmal cuts and gets a top edge. Smith is running backwards and stretches one hand to take the catch. He pulls it off and is surprised
South Africa vs Pakistan, at Nottingham, Jun 01 2009 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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Parnell wants to bowl a yorker again but ends up bowling a low full-toss instead, which Ajmal drives to long-off for a boundary
short on the middle stump. Ajmal moves back and pulls it to long-on for a boundary
fuller on the off stump. Ajmal drives it to cover
fuller outside the off stump. Ajmal drives it to sweeper cover for a single
on the middle stump. Iftikhar drives it to mid-on and sets off for a single. De Villiers throws the stumps down at the wrong end and concedes a single
beaten by the inward swing this time
fuller outside the off stump. Iftikhar moves across and looks to drive it, but is beaten in the process
off the pad to the point fielder
on the middle and going down leg, thus negating the appeal
outside off, pushes it to point for a single
on the middle stump. Iftikhar goes down on one knee and lofts it over midwicket for a huge six
wide down the leg side
beaten in flight outside the off stump
outside off, Iftikhar comes forward and defence
fuller on the middle stump. Iftikhar comes forward and pushes it to midwicket
short outside off, Iftikhar drives it to cover
good length delivery on the leg stump. Iftikhar is struck on the thigh pad as he attempts to flick it away