short of a length and pulled over midwicket for four to complete the most savage of thumpings
England vs South Africa, 2nd ODI at Nottingham, Aug 26 2008 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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2nd ODI (D/N), Nottingham, August 26, 2008, South Africa tour of England
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Well, what a match this has been. It's only lasted 37.1 overs (223 balls), and England go 2-0 up in the series. The 10-wicket win was set-up by a memorable spell from Stuart Broad, picking up 5 for 23 - his first five-for in ODIs, and in doing so he passed 50 ODI wickets. Matt Prior had a fine game behind - and, later, in front of - the stumps, snaffling six catches as South Africa were dismissed for 83, their lowest-ever total against England. For the second-placed side in the world, this was a thoroughly disappointing performance, and although they won the Test series 2-1, ever since they have lost their focus. What a start this has been for Kevin Pietersen, too. Do join us for Friday's third game at The Oval but, for now, it's goodnight.
14.1
4
Nel to Prior, FOUR runs
end of over 144 runs
ENG: 81/0CRR: 5.78 • RRR: 0.08
Matt Prior41 (35b 5x4 1x6)
Ian Bell28 (51b 4x4)
Jacques Kallis 1-0-4-0
Andre Nel 2-0-10-0
13.6
1
Kallis to Prior, 1 run
too straight and they run a leg-bye
13.5
1
Kallis to Bell, 1 run
flicked from outside off through midwicket
13.4
•
Kallis to Bell, no run
defended once more from Bell
13.3
1
Kallis to Prior, 1 run
short and wellied just over short midwicket - and this too falls short of the fielder! Well, when it's going your way...
13.2
1
Kallis to Bell, 1 run
turned to leg for a quick single
13.1
•
Kallis to Bell, no run
behind the line and Bell defends
So then, seven more runs needed by England. Here's Jacques Kallis into the attack to replace the disappointing Steyn
end of over 136 runs
ENG: 77/0CRR: 5.92 • RRR: 0.18
Ian Bell26 (47b 4x4)
Matt Prior39 (33b 5x4 1x6)
Andre Nel 2-0-10-0
Dale Steyn 6-1-37-0
12.6
1
Nel to Bell, 1 run
prodded to mid-off for a single
Smith is chewing every fingernail he can find. His own, obviously
12.5
•
Nel to Bell, no run
defended cautiously off the back foot
12.4
•
Nel to Bell, no run
wide of the off stump and left alone
So, the floodlights won't be needed after all. England: the green, climate-friendly cricket team
12.3
1
Nel to Prior, 1 run
turned to leg for a quick single
12.2
4
Nel to Prior, FOUR runs
spanked. Utterly spanked off the back foot with disdain and he holds the pose
12.1
•
Nel to Prior, no run
defended on the back foot
end of over 129 runs
ENG: 71/0CRR: 5.91 • RRR: 0.34
Ian Bell25 (44b 4x4)
Matt Prior34 (30b 4x4 1x6)
Dale Steyn 6-1-37-0
Andre Nel 1-0-4-0
11.6
4
Steyn to Bell, FOUR runs
beautiful shot, stroking this off the back foot for a juicy and classy four
11.5
•
Steyn to Bell, no run
blocked off the back foot
11.4
•
Steyn to Bell, no run
again firmly defended - good line just outside off
11.3
•
Steyn to Bell, no run
firmly defended on the front foot
11.2
•
Steyn to Bell, no run
dropped down to the off side
11.1
4
Steyn to Bell, FOUR runs
clunked on the back foot for four! Beautiful timing by Bell, absolutely clobbered it
11.1
1w
Steyn to Bell, 1 wide
down the leg side and again it's a wide
Steyn back into the attack
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