Story Australian Int Season - RETIREMENT
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McGrath Fires Gibbs Early
McGrath puts Australia ahead early as Herschelle Gibbs plays all around a leg cutter delivery as South Africa slump to be 1/5 in the second over of the day. McGrath taking the prize wicket of Gibbs and leaving South African fans with a taste of what could be on the way from the team who won the world cup in South Africa only 2 years ago
McGrath puts Australia ahead early as Herschelle Gibbs plays all around a leg cutter delivery as South Africa slump to be 1/5 in the second over of the day. McGrath taking the prize wicket of Gibbs and leaving South African fans with a taste of what could be on the way from the team who won the world cup in South Africa only 2 years ago
Kallis Gone - South Africa In Trouble At 2/19 (7.1)
Brett Lee continued his hot form with a brutal wicket of Jacques Kallis. Lee was able to get one to rise off a good length that caught the top edge of Kallis's slazenger bat. The ball flew through to Adam Gilchrist who took a gem of a catch to dismiss one of the best players in the world for only 8 runs.
South Africa now in real trouble. 2/19 from 7.1 overs at a slow run rate of 2.6 an over. Now the pressure rests on captain Graeme Smith
Brett Lee continued his hot form with a brutal wicket of Jacques Kallis. Lee was able to get one to rise off a good length that caught the top edge of Kallis's slazenger bat. The ball flew through to Adam Gilchrist who took a gem of a catch to dismiss one of the best players in the world for only 8 runs.
South Africa now in real trouble. 2/19 from 7.1 overs at a slow run rate of 2.6 an over. Now the pressure rests on captain Graeme Smith
Briggsey
International Coach
Great start for Australia and a great catch by Gilly to get rid of Kallis! Smith is still there though, so their is still his threat to deal with!
S_Harmison
International Cricketer
Good to see the ODI's have begun, some more good presentation, keep it up!
The Champ
International Coach
great presentation buddy, missd a lot got to catch up
15 Over Update
South Africa got off to a cautious start after loosing the wickets of Gibbs and Kallis early. The home side were 0/58 when the field were allowed to retreat outside the fielding restriction circle, a pretty poor start with a run-rate of 3.86 runs per over.
South Africa got off to a cautious start after loosing the wickets of Gibbs and Kallis early. The home side were 0/58 when the field were allowed to retreat outside the fielding restriction circle, a pretty poor start with a run-rate of 3.86 runs per over.
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Steady start from the Proteas, but Aussies definately have the upper hand after the first 15 overs. Good bowling by Lee.
Hogg Picks Up Dippenaar - South Africa in a delicate position at 4/109
Brad Hogg produced a corker of a ball to dismiss Boeta Dippenaar for 19 to leave South Africa in a delicate position of 4/109. Hogg spun one back into the right hander who played all around the ball which collected his leg stump.
(Boeta Dippenaar showed promising signs before he was bowled by Brad Hogg)
Smith Returns To Form With 50 - South Africa 4/115
Graeme Smith sent ominous signs to the Australian one day team with a gritty 50 not out. The half century was the captains first for the home tour against Australia and took a lengthy 89 balls, featuring 3 fours and 3 sixes.
(Graeme Smith could hurt Australia if he can retain his form)
Brad Hogg produced a corker of a ball to dismiss Boeta Dippenaar for 19 to leave South Africa in a delicate position of 4/109. Hogg spun one back into the right hander who played all around the ball which collected his leg stump.
(Boeta Dippenaar showed promising signs before he was bowled by Brad Hogg)
Smith Returns To Form With 50 - South Africa 4/115
Graeme Smith sent ominous signs to the Australian one day team with a gritty 50 not out. The half century was the captains first for the home tour against Australia and took a lengthy 89 balls, featuring 3 fours and 3 sixes.
(Graeme Smith could hurt Australia if he can retain his form)
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Smith hasnt really been on fire, but has hit three sixes in his innings of 51, which means he could be dangerous is allowed to carry on.
Briggsey
International Coach
Nice innings by Smith, but 4 wickets down at an early stage leaves South Africa in trouble, especially if they keep loosing wickets at regular intervals.
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