South Africa v West Indies, ICC World Cup 2015: As it happened
- South Africa win the toss and AB de Villiers decides to bat first
- South Africa win by 257 runs
- West Indies 151/10 in 32.1 overs
- AB de Villiers 168* (66) helps South Africa reach 408/5 in 50 overs
- AB de Villiers scored the fasts 150 in history of ODIs
- Jason Holder 104/1 from 10 overs, which includes 2 maidens
- West Indies 47/2 after 10 overs
- West Indies 103/7 after 25 overs
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Jason Holder
Did pretty well early on, keeping the run-rate down. But AB took the game away from us. If you take away his innings, it looked a totally different score. We dropped chances, and chasing 400 was always tough. But had we held on to some of those chances, we could have had 350 to chase and could have had the chance.
Our death bowling need to be looked at. Just need to take the positives from today and go on to India. Need to put it behind us, but need to correct the errors moving forward. Still up for the quarter finals. Need to play good cricket
AB de Villiers
They're quite a few things that played a role. the credit had to go to the guys up front and Rilee's energy inspired me. That affected me and I wanted to play like that and then I started timing the ball and it all came off. Watching the ball is very important., Get to know your own game, play within your weaknesses and strengths and wait to play to your strengths.
I dont see it as a risk. I read the situation, I try to read the bowler and I understand my own momentum and I earn the right to go after the bowlers. I didn't know that, Should have got it at the Wanderers [Fastest 150]. The bounce of the ball went my way, but I'm sure West Indies will bounce back
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Over 32: West Indies 151 for 9: Sulieman Benn 1 (2), Jerome Taylor 15 (18)
Double change in bowling as Dale Steyn is brought back into the attack. Holder takes the aerial route and the sends the ball to the stands towards long off for a six. After two dot balls, he tries for another biggie, but this time he gives a simple catch to Amla at mid on.
South Africa are one wicket away from their second win of the World Cup. Sulieman Benn is the last man as a result of Steyn's first wicket of the match. Benn gets off the mark with a single off the last ball.
Over 31: West Indies 144 for 8: Jason Holder 50 (44), Jerome Taylor 15 (18)
Morne Morkel replaces Tahir. Holder is one run short of fifty. He takes a single towards extra cover and that brings his fifty. Taylor clears mid off and gets a boundary. He goes once again in the same direction, this time to be stopped by the mid off fielder. He gets two runs and that's the end of the over.
Over 30: West Indies 137 for 8: Jason Holder 49 (41), Jerome Taylor 9 (15)
Abbott continues and his second ball takes a top edge as Taylor tries to go for a big shot. Luckily for him, the ball once again lands safely and he gets a single. It is followed by a dot ball. Holder smashes one to mid wicket and gets four runs before nudging for a double at square leg. Holder finishes the over with a single.
Over 29: West Indies 129 for 8: Jason Holder 42 (37), Jerome Taylor 8 (13)
Single of the first ball for Taylor, Holder takes another one in the second as the captain continues to try and put up a fight.
Taylor gets lucky after chipping Tahir, it lands just behind the point fielder. Holder smashes towards extra cover for four before smashing one to long on for a six to finish the over.
Over 28: West Indies 116 for 8: Jason Holder 31 (34), Jerome Taylor 6 (10)
Abbott continues and after a dot ball, Holder takes a single after placing towards cover. Taylor puts away a full toss to deep mid wicket for a boundary. Taylor tries to clear the third man, but the ball falls in between the point and the third man fielder, resulting in a single. Abbott is disappointed. 6 runs from the over.
Over 27: West Indies 110 for 8: Jason Holder 30 (31), Jerome Taylor 1 (7)
Tahir is bowling his ninth over and he is managing to spin the ball very well. Taylor is facing him and no run has come from first four deliveries. A very good over from Tahir as he manages not to concede a run in the next two balls, resulting in a maiden over.
Over 26: West Indies 110 for 8: Jason Holder 30 (31), Jerome Taylor 1 (1)
Abbott is back and South Africa are two wickets away from a record victory. Jerome Taylor is the new man in the middle. Holder places it to third man for a single, which brings Taylor in strike. A misfield allows him to get off the mark.
Abbott's quicker delivery hits Holder's pads and umpire turns down Abbott's appeal. South Africa reject the option to take the review. The reply suggested the ball was set to hit the leg stump.
Over 25: West Indies 108 for 8: Jason Holder 29 (26)
Tahir is bowling his eighth over. Starts with a single off the first ball. Ramdin looks to sweep and it takes a top edge and runs towards deep fine leg. He gets two runs. After two singles, Ramdin gets on strike and he misses the ball as it hits the stump. Another West Indies wicket departs.
Over 24: West Indies 103 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 19 (43), Jason Holder 27 (24)
Holder takes a single down the ground of Du Plessis' second ball of the over. Ramdin cuts the ball and the short third man just sees the ball race to the boundary. That brings West Indies' 100 as well. It is followed by a single to long on.
Over 23: West Indies 91 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 14 (36), Jason Holder 20 (19)
Ramdin and Holder are rotating the strike with a hope to avoid a massive embarrassment. Six runs have come off the first five deliveries. There was a mix up between the two batsmen and was a chance of a runout. Luckily, both batsmen were safe.
Over 21: West Indies 76 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 9 (30), Jason Holder 10 (13)
Faf du Plessis is brought into the attack as De Villiers is looking to go with a spin attack. Holder takes a double of the first ball after placing towards deep mid wicket. It is followed by a single. Ramdin takes a single and gets Holder back on strike, who ends the over with a dot ball.
Over 20: West Indies 72 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 8 (28), Jason Holder 7 (9)
Tahir continues his fifth over and he has been superb with the ball. Ramdin takes a single off the first ball towards long on. Holder smashes towards long off and clear the rope for a six. He places towards deep square leg and gets a single.
Over 19: West Indies 64 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 7 (26), Jason Holder 0 (5)
Steyn continues to attack and Ramdin is on strike. No run from first two deliveries. Holder was struggling in the middle and he was getting some attention from the physio. Ramdin cuts one to deep point and finally manages to get a run after a long time in the middle. Just one run from the over.
Over 18: West Indies 63 for 7: Denesh Ramdin 6 (23), Jason Holder 0 (2)
A quicker delivery from Tahir surprises Sammy as De Kock quickly removes the bails sensing a chance of stumping. The square leg umpire refers upstairs and Sammy's leg is in the air before he makes the ground.
It looks like it's out and the third umpire confirms the same. What a way to get out. Good bowl from Tahir. West Indies are on the verge of an embarrassing defeat here. Andre Russell is the new man and he is on strike. He tries to cut it and Abbott takes a brilliant catch to send Russell back to the pavilion.
Skipper Jason Holder is the new man in the middle. He fails to get off the mark. Two wickets and a maiden.
Over 17: West Indies 63 for 5: Denesh Ramdin 6 (23), Darren Sammy 5 (10)
Steyn continues after the drinks break and Sammy starts with a dot ball. Sammy gets off the strike with a single. Ramdin is struggling to get a run in the middle as he is finding it difficult to get off the strike. 1 run off the over.
Over 15: West Indies 61 for 5: Denesh Ramdin 6 (16), Darren Sammy 3 (5)
Steyn comes back into the attack. Sammy wanted a quick single and Ramdin was running towards the danger end. Luckily for him, the throw misses the stumps by a whisker. A swing and a miss. One run from first five balls as it has been a very tidy over from Steyn. He finishes with a dot ball.
Over 14: West Indies 60 for 5: Denesh Ramdin 6 (11), Darren Sammy 2 (4)
Sammy faces his first delivery as Tahir continues to attack after picking two wickets in his first over. Sammy gets off the mark with a single towards deep point after two dot balls. Ramdin sweeps towards long leg and gets a single. Sammy punches to extra cover and gets a single, though there was a chance of a double. 3 runs from the over.
Over 13: West Indies 57 for 5: Denesh Ramdin 5 (9), Darren Sammy 0 (0)
Darren Sammy is the new man. He wouldn't have expected to come so early to bat. Morkel continues as Ramdin defends the ball. He then finds the gap between cover and point and the ball races to the boundary.
Simmons should have appealed for a review as there was thick inside edge as he goes to defend. Another poor decision from the umpire and things are not going West Indies' way.
Morkel has two slips in place and Ramdin tries to beat Miller at point. He dives to save a run and a miscommunication could have resulted in a run out. No run taken as Morkel finishes the over with another dot ball.
Over 12: West Indies 53 for 5: Denesh Ramdin 1 (3),
Denesh Ramdin is the new man in the middle. Imran Tahir is introduced into the attack. Smith charges down the ground and Miller who was at long on runs towards his left to take a spectacular catch. That is the end of Smith and we have two new batsmen at the crease, who are yet to face a delivery.
Lendl Simmons has walked out in the middle and will be at the non strikers end. Ramdin gets off the mark with a single. Simmons gets out lbw and that is the second wicket of this over.
Over 11: West Indies 52 for 3: Dwayne Smith 27 (32)
Morkel continues to attack and is bowling his third over. A single from Smith off the first ball, followed by two dot balls. Carter then pulls towards leg side and gets two runs before a top edge see the ball go to the third man for a couple. That was a no ball and it goes unnoticed. Poor decision by the umpire. Carter pulls once again and De Villiers, who was at mid on runs and takes a diving catch. That's the end of Carter. It should have been a free hit in the first place. Unlucky Carter.
Over 10: West Indies 47 for 2: Jonathan Carter 6 (15), Dwayne Smith 27 (32)
Abbott in his fifth over. Smith dispatches it over mid on fielder and watches the ball race towards the boundary even without moving. Smith gets off the strike with a single towards mid on. Carter slices it and was quickly stopped at gully. That went like a bullet.
Over 9: West Indies 42 for 2: Jonathan Carter 6 (13), Dwayne Smith 21 (28)
Morkel is in his second over. After first two dot balls, Smith goes down the ground towards mid wicket for a boundary. He then flicks and Tahir at short fine-leg stops it and Smith gets a single. Five runs from first five deliveries. A dot ball to end the over.
Over 8: West Indies 37 for 2: Jonathan Carter 6 (11), Dwayne Smith 20 (24)
Abbott continues as he is in his fourth over. Smith tries to clear the mid on fielder, but his mis-judged shot goes directly into Imran Tahir's hand at mid on, which he puts down. That's a second life for Smith in less than one over.
Inside edge this time and the ball misses the stumps and runs towards the boundary. Abbott seems very disappointed and frustrated at the same time. Five runs from five deliveries. Smith finishes the over with a single.
Over 7: West Indies 31 for 2: Jonathan Carter 5 (10), Dwayne Smith 15 (19)
Morne Morkel replaces Steyn and Smith takes a single after nudging towards square leg. It is followed by three dot balls. Carter wanted a quick single and Rossouw at mid wicket had a chance of a run out. Smith had given up, luckily for him the throw misses the stumps.
Over 6: West Indies 29 for 2: Jonathan Carter 4 (6), Dwayne Smith 14 (17)
Abbott continues to bowl his third over and he has picked two wickets in his first and second over. Can he manage another wicket this over? Smith finds the gap between cover and mid off and the ball races to the boundary for a welcome back boundary for West Indies. He gets off the strike with a leg bye. Carter gets off the mark with a boundary towards square leg as the ball went like a bullet.
Over 5: West Indies 20 for 2: Jonathan Carter 0 (4), Dwayne Smith 10 (13)
Steyn continues to attack and no run off the first two deliveries. Smith just taps the ball and Steyn had a chance to catch the ball, but he ducks in order to save his face and he takes a single. It is followed by a wide. Carter takes a single, but is yet to get off the mark as it came through is pads. Smith finishes the over with a single.
Over 4: West Indies 15 for 1: Jonathan Carter 0 (3), Dwayne Smith 8 (8)
Smith gets off the strike with a single off the second ball of the over. Samuels gives away his wicket by giving a simple catch to De Kock. Jonathan Carter is the new man in the middle and he is yet to get off the mark. A wicket and a run from this over.
Over 3: West Indies 15 for 1: Marlon Samuels 0 (7), Dwayne Smith 7 (6)
Smith gets off the strike by taking a single of Steyn's first ball. Samuels taps and Smith wanted a quick single, but was sent back by Samuels. A quicker delivery from Steyn sees Samuels completely miss the ball, followed by another dot ball. Just one leg bye and a wide. 2 runs off the over.
Over 2: West Indies 13 for 1: Marlon Samuels 0 (3) , Dwayne Smith 7 (5)
Kyle Abbott shares the new ball with Steyn. Starts by pitching on the leg stump and hits Gayle's pad as he takes a single. It is followed by another leg bye. Gayle tries to clear the fielder and goes outside leg stump. However, he misses the ball completely as it hits the stumps. That's the end of Gayle.
Marlon Samuels will replace Gayle very early in the innings. This is the start West Indies were not hoping for. Abbott's next delivery hits Samuels on the pads and the ball hits the pad and then bat. Umpire seems not interested in the appeal and South Africa chose not to review the decision.
Over 1: West Indies 10 for 0: Chris Gayle 3 (2), Dwayne Smith 7 (4)
Chris Gayle and Dwayne Smith open the innings for West Indies, while Dale Steyn has been handed the new ball. After a single from Smith, Gayle tries to clear the fielder by going high up in the air.
No-timing and the ball does not clear the rope. However, he gets three runs. Smith finishes the over with a six over mid wicket.
Over 50: South Africa 408 for 5: AB de Villiers 162 (66), Farhaan Behardien 10 (5)
Holder is bowling the final over and De Villiers takes a double to start the over. He then sweeps over long leg for a huge six. It is followed by another six over deep mid wicket.
De Villiers reaches 150 with a long-off boundary. Then he smashes over long on for six and finishes the over with a six. That's the end of South Africa's innings and they cross 400 mark. 30 runs off the last over.
Over 49: South Africa 378 for 5: AB de Villiers 132 (60), Farhaan Behardien 10 (5)
Behardien takes a double of Russell's ninth over, which will be his last over of the match. Now Behardien goes over mid off and gets six. There is carnage at Sydney today. There was a chance of a runout and an over throw leads to one run and gets De Villiers on strike.
De Villiers pulls towards deep square leg and gets four runs. De Villiers smashes and Smith at cover drops an easy catch. The damage has already been done, with just one more over left.
Over 48: South Africa 364 for 5: AB de Villiers 127 (58), Farhaan Behardien 1 (1)
De Villiers punishes Holder towards mid on and he moves to 99 with that boundary. He then smashes over long on for a six to reach his century, which is the second fastest 100 in the history of the World Cup. That was a no ball and it's a free hit. De Villiers gets a couple off the free hit.
South African skipper is as he comes right outside off stump and sends the ball to fine leg off a No Ball. It's another free hit and he smashes it towards deep mid wicket. 20 runs have come from first three deliveries.
De Villiers reverse sweeps and gets four runs. The ball goes high in the air and Benn had a chance to end De Villiers' innings. He runs behind from mid off and misjudgement leads two runs and a life for De Villiers.
De Villiers finishes the over with a six as South Africa gets 34 runs from the over.
Over 47: South Africa 330 for 5: AB de Villiers 95 (50), Farhaan Behardien 1 (1)
Holder to De Villiers and h starts with a dot ball. He the swings his bat and the ball races towards square leg for a boundary. It is followed by a single. Miller tries to clear long on fielder and Taylor jumps very close to the rope to take a brilliant catch with one hand.
That's the end of Miller and Farhaan Behardien is the new man in the middle, who gets off the mark with a single towards cover. De Villiers wanted a quick single and a direct hit would have been end of his innings. However, he survives and also gets a run, while he retains the strike.
Over 46: South Africa 323 for 4: AB de Villiers 89 (46) David Miller 20 (15)
Holder is back into the attack and after conceding two doubles off the first two deliveries, Miller tries to clear the mid wicket fielder and gets two runs. Miller then takes a double after slowly nudging it towards long off. A rare dot ball and that is followed by wide.
Miller gets his fourth double, punched to long-off. He finishes the over with a double as the ball goes high in the and Gayle loses the ball completely as he went for the catch.
Over 45: South Africa 312 for 4: AB de Villiers 89 (46) David Miller 10 (9)
Russell to Miller and he takes a single, which brings South Africa's 300. De Villiers gives the ball straight to the fielder at square leg and a direct hit could have put him in trouble. Replay suggests he was home way before the ball was close to the stumps.
Three singles off the first three deliveries, which is followed by two doubles from De Villiers. Tremendous running between the wickets from these two batsmen in the middle. De Villiers finishes the over with a six as he sweeps over long leg.
Over 44: South Africa 299 for 4: AB de Villiers 78 (42) David Miller 8 (7)
Benn to De Villiers and he punishes him, as he beats the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. He once again charges Benn and chips it over the fielders head for his second consecutive boundary at fine leg. Gets off the strike with a single at deep point.
Miller whips the ball to deep mid wicket and they get two runs comfortably. This is very good running between the two. A wide from Benn is followed by a dot ball. Miller finishes the over with a single and South Africa move to 299.
Over 43: South Africa 286 for 4: AB de Villiers 69 (39) David Miller 5 (4)
Russell continues and a thick edge leads to a simple catch to Ramdin and that's the end of Rilee Rossouw. A very good innings comes to an end. He is replaced by David Miller, who is on strike.
Miller is a hard hitting batsman and he can do a serious damage. He gets off the strike with a couple down the leg side. It is followed by a quick single towards mid off. De Villiers is back on strike and has three balls left in this over. He takes a single as Miller is looking for some time to settle in the middle. Miller finishes the over with a double towards long on.
Over 42: South Africa 280 for 3: AB de Villiers 68 (38) Rilee Rossouw 61 (38)
Benn continues and Rossouw finds the gap on the offside and the ball races towards the boundary for four runs. He then gets off the strike by taking a single. De Villiers sweeps towards square leg as there are no fielders anywhere close to where he had timed the ball. Rossouw finishes the over with a quick single.
Over 41: South Africa 269 for 3: AB de Villiers 63 (35), Rilee Rossouw 55 (34)
Andre Russell is brought back by Holder. Last 10 overs and this is where South Africans are dangerous. Rossouw starts the over with a single, which is followed by a rare dot ball from De Villiers. He then takes a double after placing it to fine leg.
It is then followed by second dot ball of the over. Three runs off the first four deliveries and he compensates it with a boundary at deep midwicket. De Villiers finishes the over with a four towards deep extra cover.
Over 40: South Africa 258 for 3: AB de Villiers 53 (31), Rilee Rossouw 54 (33)
Last over of the powerplay and South Africa have managed 54 runs from 4 overs. Spinner Benn is brought back into the attack and De Villiers gets off the strike with a quick single.
Everyone up at the off side and in fact mid off is going towards sqaurish mid wicket. Everyone in the offside is up in the circle. Rossouw places towards long on for a single and still 4 balls remains in batting powerplay.
Sweetly timed and De Villiers clears the rope at extra cover and it is followed by four towards deep midwicket. A boundary towards deep point and that bring De Villiers' 50 in 30 balls and finishes the over with two runs. 18 runs off the over.
Over 39: South Africa 240 for 3: AB de Villiers 36 (26), Rilee Rossouw 53 (32)
Taylor continues and De Villiers wanted a quick single off the first ball. A direct hit and the umpire refers upstairs. The replay shows the South African skipper is safely home and third umpire confirms it's Not Out on the big screen.
Slight change in the field as there is long on, midwicket and deep fine leg. Rossouw takes a quick single and chance of a runout. The ball misses the stump and the ball goes to the fielder at long off and they get an extra run.
An average bowling from Taylor as he bowls a wide towards leg side and Ramdin is unable to stop the ball as it takes a deflection and races towards the boundary, before the fielder had to stop it. South Africa three runs. Rossouw then takes a single, which is followed by one run from De Villiers.
Short pitch delivery and Rossouw punches it towards deep square leg for a six, which brings his fifty. He then places the ball to long on and quick running between the wickets between him and De Villiers helps them get two runs.
Over 38: South Africa 224 for 3: AB de Villiers 34 (24), Rilee Rossouw 42 (28)
Holder is in his seventh over and South Africa take three singles off the first three deliveries. De Villiers then strikes above the bowlers head for a boundary as Holder tries to catch the ball. But no joy and the ball races to the boundary.
It is followed by another boundary towards deep extra cover and finishes the over with a single. 12 runs from the over.
Over 37: South Africa 212 for 3: AB de Villiers 24 (20), Rilee Rossouw 40 (26)
Taylor continues and Rossouw punishes a poor first delivery with a boundary towards the cover. He then beats the mid wicket fielder and gets two runs, which brings South Africa's 200. No ball and he finds the gap between short third-man and backwards square leg. Gets four runs.
It's a free hit and Rossouw smashes down the ground, only for a single as it hits De Villiers' legs. De Villiers smashes straight down the ground and gets four runs and he now joins the party in the middle. A very good over for South Africa as they get 18 runs off it.
Over 36: South Africa 194 for 3: AB de Villiers 19 (18), Rilee Rossouw 28 (21)
South Africa take batting powerplay and Jason Holder decides to bowl. He comes around the wicket for De Villiers and he gets a comfortable double after placing it to deep midwicket. He then takes a single towards mid wicket.
Rossouw is the man in form and De Villiers will be hoping his partner fires in the powerplay. He takes a single after placing it to third man. De Villiers gets his second single before Rossouw takes a double at long on. He finishes the over with a single. 8 runs off the over.
Over 35: South Africa 186 for 3: AB de Villiers 15 (16), Rilee Rossouw 21 (17)
Jerome Taylor is brought back into the attack and he replaces Sammy, who had expensive previous over. Taylor is after a wicket and starts with a slower ball. Rossouw gets off the strike in the third ball by taking a single.
Taylor's slow bouncer sees De Villiers just nudge it towards third man and gets two runs. Very intelligent cricket from South Africa skipper. He then uses his wrist and places it towards square leg for a single.
Rossouw then slice towards deep backward point and gets a double before finishing the over with a boundary. Good over for South Africa.
Over 34: South Africa 176 for 3: AB de Villiers 12 (13), Rilee Rossouw 17 (14)
Gayle continues his fourth over. De Villiers nudges to long on and gets a single. Rossouw had a very good previous over and he will be looking to do the same in this over. He tried to cut, only to give straight to the fielder at point.
Rossouw gets off the strike with a single towards deep point. De Viliiers then takes a single and Rossouw finishes the over. Four singles and a wide, 5 runs off the over and it's time for drinks break.
Over 33: South Africa 171 for 3: AB de Villiers 10 (11), Rilee Rossouw 15 (10)
Sammy continues his seventh over and Rossouw gets off the strike with a single. They are rotating the strike, which will be helpful before they take the batting powerplay. De Villiers then gives the strike back to Rossouw after taking a single.
Rossouw then smashes towards midwicket for a boundary, which is followed by another four. He then takes a single after tucking it to the square leg. AB finishes the over with a single to long on.
Over 32: South Africa 159 for 3: AB de Villiers 8 (9), Rilee Rossouw 5 (6)
Gayle continues with the ball after picking two wickets in his previous over. He has one slip in place. Rossouw just taps the ball as he is looking to settle in the middle. He takes a backfoot and smashes towards extra cover. Quick running between the wickets helps him get two runs.
Rossouw repeats it once again, this time a bit deep and gets a single. De Villiers slices past the fielder at point and gets two runs. With one ball left in the over, Gayle bowl a wide, forcing him to bowl an extra ball. De Villiers taps the ball to end the over.
Over 31: South Africa 153 for 3: AB de Villiers 6 (6), Rilee Rossouw 2 (3)
Sammy replaces Samuels and is hoping to get another breakthrough for his side. De Villiers gets two runs off the first ball and then takes a single, which comes after a dot ball. Rossouw takes a single and AB finishes the over with a double with good running between the wicket.
Over 30: South Africa 147 for 3: AB de Villiers 1 (2), Rilee Rossouw 1 (1)
Holder still continues with Gayle, who is bowling his second over. Du Plessis comes down the ground and tries to flick, which fails. He was forced to get back to the crease quickly. The very next ball, Gayle's faster delivery takes a thick edge and Ramdin takes a brilliant catch. That is the end of Du Plessis and it is a major breakthrough for West Indies.
Rilee Rossouw is the new man replacing Du Plessis. He will face Gayle and has got a slip in place. He places towards cover and gets off the mark with a single. Gayle's delivery does not pitch as much as Amla was expecting. It hits his pad and umpire wastes no time in raising his fingers.
Double wicket for Gayle and the Proteas skipper AB de Villiers is the new man in the middle. Interesting field setup with a slip, leg slip and a silly point. AB gets off the mark with a single. Two runs and two wickets from this over.
Over 29: South Africa 145 for 1: Hashim Amla 68 (87), Faf du Plessis 62 (68)
Marlon Samuels, who has bowled only one over is brought back as West Indies make double change in their bowling attack. Du Plessis and Amla take two singles off the first two deliveries, both being placed towards extra cover.
Du Plessis tries to scoop and the ball goes past the keeper and short fine leg and gets two runs. Du Plessis then uses his feet and gets a boundary off the extra cover with a classy shot. He then finishes the over with a single towards deep square leg.
Over 28: South Africa 136 for 1: Hashim Amla 64 (86), Faf du Plessis 54 (63)
Chris Gayle, who is high on confidence after the double hundred is introduced into the attack as Holder and West Indies are in need of wicket to break this partnership. Du Plessis and Amla take three singles from the first three deliveries, which also includes a wide as well.
Amla slowly places it to square leg and quick running between the wickets helps him get two runs. That's followed by two singles to finish the over. 8 runs from the over.
Over 27: South Africa 128 for 1: Hashim Amla 60 (83), Faf du Plessis 51 (60)
Sammy in his fifth over and Du Plessis tries to send it to deep mid wicket and gets two runs. He then smashes towards long off and gets four runs as the ball pitches just close to the rope. He flicks one to the square leg and that helps him reach his half-century.
Amla and Du Plessis take two more singles after that, before Amla finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 26: South Africa 119 for 1: Hashim Amla 59 (81), Faf du Plessis 43 (56)
Benn starts his seventh over and Du Plessis places it to deep extra cover. South Africa run for two and Amla was running at the dangerous end. Benn takes off the bails and Amla was already home. A direct hit could have put him in trouble.
Du Plessis then takes a single. Amla backs away and cuts it. A short third man fielder runs towards the rope and Amla gets two runs. He then places down the ground for a single at long on. Du Plessis finishes the over with one run.
Over 25: South Africa 112 for 1: Hashim Amla 56 (78), Faf du Plessis 39 (53)
Sammy continues and his first two deliveries results in singles. Amla takes charges and smashes it over Sammy's head for a six. That is the first of the match and also brings his half century. 54 of 75 balls. The contact made a very good sound. 8 runs have come off five deliveries and Amla finishes the over with a double after slowly placing it to long on.
Over 24: South Africa 102 for 1: Hashim Amla 47 (73), Faf du Plessis 38 (52)
Benn starts his sixth over. Amla slaps the ball away to the sweeper. Gets one run. Du Plessis places to long on and gets another single. Amla then takes another single at long on and that brings South Africa's hundred.
They take two singles off the last three deliveries. 5 runs from the over.
Over 23: South Africa 97 for 1: Hashim Amla 44 (69), Faf du Plessis 36 (49)
Amla takes a single off Sammy's first ball of third over. Du Plessis just punches down the ground to long for another single. Amla tries the same, but silly mid on cuts it quickly, resulting in no run.
Amla uses his wrist and places it towards square leg for a single. Faf ends the over with a dot ball. 3 runs off it.
Over 22: South Africa 94 for 1: Hashim Amla 42 (65), Faf du Plessis 35 (48)
Benn gives two singles of the first two deliveries. Du Plessis drives down the ground and Benn had a chance to get him out, only to drop the ball and he takes a single. Amla finishes the over with fourth single. 4 runs have come from it.
Over 21: South Africa 90 for 1: Hashim Amla 40 (62), Faf du Plessis 33 (45)
Sammy in his second over. So far only one single from Du Plessis from first three deliveries. Amla uses his wrist and sends the ball to square leg and gets a single. Faf takes a very quick single and Amla finishes the over with a dot ball. 3 off the over.
Over 20: South Africa 87 for 1: Hashim Amla 39 (58), Faf du Plessis 31 (43)
Benn continues his fourth over and Amla nudges for a single towards deep cover. Du Plessis places towards long off and gets one more run. Amla tries to place it to long on, but Benn dives o save the single.
However, Amla beats Benn and gets a single to long on. Faf replicates the same and gets the same result.
Over 19: South Africa 83 for 1: Hashim Amla 37 (54), Faf du Plessis 29 (41)
Darren Sammy is the new man replacing Russell. Starts with a slower delivery and is looking bowl straight with lesser pace. Amla flicks towards square leg for a single. Du Plessis finds the gap and gets a single towards mid wickets. Amla opens the face of the bat and gets a double as the ball goes to backward point.
Du Plessis gets a thick edge and the ball races to the boundary, only before the third man stops it. He gets a couple off the last ball.
Over 18: South Africa 76 for 1: Hashim Amla 33 (50), Faf du Plessis 26 (39)
Benn in his third over. Du Plessis gets off the strike with a single. Amla tries to find the gap and fails to do so on three occasions, resulting in three dot balls. Good edge and it goes past the keeper and Amla gets a couple. He finishes the over with a single to long off.
Over 17: South Africa 72 for 1: Hashim Amla 30 (45), Faf du Plessis 25 (38)
Andre Russell continues after the drinks break. West Indies need wicket and South Africa are going with the safe approach. They have big hitters in their team and wickets in hands will help them post a big total.
Du Plessis places it towards mid wickets and the fielder jumps towards his right to save the boundary. South Africa gets two runs. Straighter bat and Faf places it towards deep cover for a single. 4 runs from the over.
Over 16: South Africa 68 for 1: Hashim Amla 30 (44), Faf du Plessis 22 (33)
Du Plessis slices Benn's first ball behind point for his first boundary of the over. It is followed by a single. Amal takes the pace of the ball and places it towards deep extra cover. A misfield helps Amal to get two runs. That's followed by a single towards long on. Faf finishes the over with a single. Time for drinks break.
Over 15: South Africa 57 for 1: Hashim Amla 22 (40), Faf du Plessis 19 (31)
Holder continues his third over and Amla takes a single as he uses his wrist to place it towards deep square leg. That brings South Africa's 50. Du Plessis' dot ball is followed by a boundary towards deep mid wicket. He then nudges to third man for a single. Amla places towards deep point and the third man is forced to run quickly and he manages to get his hand. Saves the ball from touching the rope and Amla gets three runs to finish the over.
Over 14: South Africa 49 for 1: Hashim Amla 19 (37), Faf du Plessis 14 (28)
Sulieman Benn is the fifth bowler for the day and he replaces Samuels, who had bowled only one over. Amla takes a single off Benn's second delivery. It is followed by two more singles as Benn concedes three runs off his first over.
Over 13: South Africa 46 for 1: Hashim Amla 17 (34), Faf du Plessis 13 (25)
Russell continues his second over. Amla flicks it down to fine leg and gets two runs. Amla places it towards deep cover and quick running between the wickets helps him to get two more runs. This time he gets only one run after giving it to the extra cover fielder.
Du Plessis tries to pull and it takes a top edge and goes high up in the air. Luckily for him the ball lands safely behind the keeper and gets two runs.
Over 12: South Africa 39 for 1: Hashim Amla 12 (29), Faf du Plessis 11 (24)
Double change in the bowling. Marlon Samuels in introduced into the attack. Amla takes a single and gets off the strike. Du Plessis tries to sweep, but extra bounce forced him to go low and lift the ball towards fine leg. Gets two runs.
Du Plessis takes backfoot and places towards square leg and gets a single. Amla just punches to long on for one run. 5 runs from the over.
Over 11: South Africa 34 for 1: Hashim Amla 10 (26), Faf du Plessis 8 (21)
End of powerplay and Holder introduces Andre Russell into the attack. Du Plessis gets off the strike with a leg bye. Amla then takes a quick single. South Africa will be need more of the singles and keep the score board ticking. Du Plessis finishes the over with two runs.
Over 10: South Africa 30 for 1: Hashim Amla 9 (25), Faf du Plessis 6 (16)
Last over of powerplay and Holder has managed three dot balls to start the over. It is extended to the fourth ball as Faf fails to find the gap. He stretches towards off side and tries to find the gap. However he fails and finishes the over with a single in order to avoid another maiden over.
Over 9: South Africa 29 for 1: Hashim Amla 9 (25), Faf du Plessis 5 (10)
Taylor is continuing his fifth over. Amla tries to find the gap, resulting in giving the ball to the fielder at point. He repeats the same shot and it is so unlikely that he has not found the gap.
Amla pulls towards fine leg and gets only one run. Du Plessis takes another single and gets off the strike. Amla to face the final delivery and he finishes with a dot ball. 2 runs from it.
Over 8: South Africa 27 for 1: Hashim Amla 8 (20), Faf du Plessis 4 (9)
Holder continues after picking up a wicket and managing two maiden overs. Amla gets off the strike with a quick single. Du Plessis is trying to adjust to Holder's line and length as he is taking his time to settle in the middle.
Du Plessis pulls towards long leg and he gets two runs. He just taps the ball to finish the over. No run off the final delivery.
Over 7: South Africa 24 for 1: Hashim Amla 7 (19), Faf du Plessis 2 (4)
Taylor starts his four over with a wide. Amla flicks it towards leg side as he wanted a quick single. Faf sends him back. Amla finds the gap between cover and point and the fielder at the cover is forced to chase the ball. He gets two runs.
Taylor bowls on the leg stump and forces Amla to flick. He misses the ball and it hits the pads. No runs from that delivery. Another short pitch delivery and he taps for a quick single. His shoe comes out as he sprints towards the non strikers end. Du Plessis finds the gap and he is off the mark with a couple towards extra cover. Faf finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 6: South Africa 18 for 1: Hashim Amla 4 (15), Faf du Plessis 0 (2)
Holder is in his third over. No run from first three deliveries. De Kock tries to beat the fielder at backward point. But gives a simple catch to Russell and that is the end of De Kock. Faf du Plessis is the new man in the middle and he is on strike to face Holder. No run from first five deliveries and another dot ball will help him register his second maiden over of the match.
Holder manages it as it is a wicket maiden for West Indies skipper Holder.
Over 5: South Africa 18 for 0: Hashim Amla 4 (15), Quinton de Kock 12 (15)
Taylor is in his third over. Amla punches it nicely down the ground and he gets off the mark. He gets two runs. Amla flicks it towards square leg and gets two more runs. It is followed by two dot balls. A bit of bounce surprises Amla as the ball takes an edge and hits his body and was in the air for a while. Luckily for him it lands safely and no run was taken. He finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 4: South Africa 14 for 0: Hashim Amla 0 (9), Quinton de Kock 12 (15)
Holder continues his second over after managing a maiden over. Holder bowls outside leg stump and Ramdin had to dive towards his left in order to stop the ball race for a four. The ball hits Amla's pads and Holder immediately appeals for a LBW, which was dismissed by the umpire. He gets off the strike.
De Kock gets an inside edge and unfortunate for Holder, it misses the stump and races towards fine leg for a boundary. 6 runs from the over.
Over 3: South Africa 8 for 0: Hashim Amla 0 (6), Quinton de Kock 8 (12)
Taylor once again. Very well bowled to De Kock as he came back sharply following his first over, where he conceded eight runs. A half hearted short from De Kock towards leg side. Amla wanted a single, but De Kock was not interested.
The fourth ball was short and De Kock was looking to open the face of bat and pass it over the slip fielder. Misses the ball. Four dot balls so far in this over and you can now make it five. A very good over from Taylor as it is West Indies' second consecutive maiden over.
Over 2: South Africa 8 for 0: Hashim Amla 0 (6), Quinton de Kock 8 (6)
Jason Holder will start to attack with the bowl from the other end. He gets a bit of bounce and Amla just taps the ball. The bounce was less in the next delivery and taps the next ball too. The ball beats Amla and Ramdin carries it, which is immediately followed by a half hearted appeal from West Indies player. No run from first five deliveries so far. Maiden over as the last ball ends in no run.
Over 1: South Africa 8 for 0: Hashim Amla 0 (0), Quinton de Kock 8 (6)
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock will open South African's batting order, while Dale Jerome Taylor has been handed the ball by Jason Holder. De Kock gets off the mark with a boundary as he punches towards point and the chase from two fielders couldn't stop the ball touching the rope.
De Kock goes back foot and just places through extra cover and the ball races slowly towards the rope, though Samuels had a chase. 8 runs from the over.
Dale Steyn
Sydney is lovely place to play. have had fond memories here even if we lose. Won an ODI series here and this is where Graeme walked out with a broken hand.
[World Cup memories] Don't remember much of watching the games in 1992, my cricket started two years later, [but I remember] 21 runs off 1 ball, Jonty's run out of Inzy, Got Andrew Hudson's shirt yesterday and checked out the material. Great place to have a WC in Aus-NZ
TEAM NEWS
South Africa: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), Faf Du Plessis, Rilee Russouw, AB de Villiers (c), David Miller, Farhaan Behardien, Kyle Abbott, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir
West Indies: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith, Marlon Samuels, Jonathan Carter, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Lendl Simmons, Darren Sammy, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn
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Former South Africa allrounder Brian McMillan
The squad could be a lot stronger. I believe players like Wayne Parnell, Farhaan Behardien and even Quinton de Kock have got a way to go to really compete on the international stage.
Specifically for the World Cup, I would have included players like Ryan McLaren and Albie Morkel, due to his competence and experience on the international stage. Dean Elgar too, because of his grittiness and determination. This would have added a nice balance to the side. I don't believe the balance of the current squad is correct - mindset and competitive edge-wise.
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