49.3 -
Harbhajan to Elgar, FOUR, that almost took Harbhajan off with it! Tossed up just outside off, Elgar comes on the front foot and drills the lofted drive back towards the bowler, who just about manages to get out of the way and the ball runs away to the fence
48.3 -
Bhuvneshwar to D Miller, FOUR, third consecutive boundary of the over for Miller! Short of length delivery angling away slightly wide outside off, it may have been the slower one as well, Miller hangs back, opens the face of the bat and runs it through the vacant backward point region for a boundary
48.2 -
Bhuvneshwar to D Miller, FOUR, they keep bowling short and they keep going for runs. However, the Indians are not learning their lessons. Short and at the batsman, Miller once again pulls it in the gap between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket, who had no chance of stopping that
48.1 -
Bhuvneshwar to D Miller, FOUR, banged in short and outside off, Miller quickly rocks back and latches onto it in a flash, he pulls it in front of square on the on-side and it runs away to the fence
45.2 -
Mohit Sharma to de Villiers, FOUR, poor ball from Mohit. He bowls a full toss outside off, de Villiers just had to get it over the man at extra cover and that's what exactly he did. Races away to the fence in no time at all
43.5 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, FOUR, another low full toss and this time du Plessis smashes it to the fence with a one-handed loft. How much power these modern day batsmen possess? Also, the bats are wonderful. He just lifts it over extra cover yet again for another bounary
43.0 -
Axar to du Plessis, FOUR, 150-run stand comes up with this boundary. Nothing but a flatter delivery spinning away outside off, du Plessis just lifts it over extra cover and it hits the fence in a jiffy. The Indians are struggling to keep the scoring rate down
38.4 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, FOUR, lucky but South Africa won't mind it one bit. On a good length and around off, du Plessis pushes at it, gets an inside edge that runs past the stumps and rolls away fine, hits the fence in no time
35.3 -
Harbhajan to de Villiers, FOUR, what a shot! de Villiers is not going to hold back. He backs away and Harbhajan bowls it flatter and quicker, de Villiers though manages to loft it over extra cover, got the timing right and it hits the fence in no time
34.4 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, FOUR, miscued shot gets him a boundary. Short of length delivery outside off, du Plessis hangs back as he goes for the pull, doesn't get it off the middle but gets it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on, races away to the fence
34.0 -
Axar to de Villiers, FOUR, got to vary your pace and de Villiers will not bother if you fire them in. He comes down the track and flicks the flighted delivery over mid-wicket, no one in the deep and that was a safe shot
32.5 -
Kohli to du Plessis, FOUR, that is some shot from Faf. So much bottom hand involved. Full and on the stumps, du Plessis plays a whippy flick, hits it hard and it flies over mid-wicket for four
25.3 -
Mishra to du Plessis, FOUR, too short and it's too easy for Faf, who won't miss out on these freebies. Interestingly, this one spun sharply, but Faf has enough time to rock back and pull over the man at mid-wicket
23.5 -
Mishra to de Kock, FOUR, you might have a leg slip in place but can't bowl down the leg-side, this was the normal leggie from Mishy, which meant it went further past the leg stump, de Kock helps the sweep very fine and Axar Patel was mere spectator at deep backward square leg, no chance for him
22.4 -
Mohit Sharma to du Plessis, FOUR, wow! That just a back foot punch, not even hit hard and once it beats Kohli's dive to his left at mid-off, it races away for four
22.2 -
Mohit Sharma to de Kock, FOUR, slower delivery but it's very full and de Kock drives it along the ground through cover, the man in the deep was very square and he had no chance
19.4 -
Mishra to de Kock, FOUR, this is great batting from the youngster. This was the googly from Mishra, but de Kock picked it, just cleared his front leg out of the way and lofted the drive inside-out over cover
19.1 -
Mishra to de Kock, FOUR, good hit, he picked the gap to perfection. Flighted delivery on the leg stump, de Kock leans forward and flicks, sends it over the infield and splits both long-on and deep mid-wicket
18.3 -
Harbhajan to de Kock, FOUR, this is a good ball but it's gone for four. Harbhajan tries the slider, de Kock goes deep in the crease and is late on the cut shot, meets the ball just in front of the off stump and cuts it past the man at short third man
18.2 -
Harbhajan to de Kock, FOUR, flighted delivery outside off stump, right in the slot and there was a lot of width on offer, de Kock easily lofts the drive over cover and picks up his 12th boundary of the day
16.0 -
Mishra to de Kock, FOUR, that's a poor effort from Mohit at mid-off, he was very lazy as stumbled backwards, never looked like completing the catch. This was tossed up invitingly outside off, de Kock was looking to go over the top, doesn't get hold of the shot, a more agile fielder would have caught it, he didn't leap, ends up getting his fingertips and shells the chance
12.3 -
Harbhajan to de Kock, FOUR, slog from de Kock and he gets a boundary! This was tossed up just outside off, de Kock went halfway down and drags it past mid-wicket, didn't time it well but places it in the gap
11.4 -
Axar to de Kock, FOUR, this is even better! de Kock comes down the track, doesn't get to the pitch, uses Axar's angle and chips it over mid-wicket, a couple of bounces and over the ropes
11.3 -
Axar to de Kock, FOUR, poor ball from Axar, dropped it short and wide outside off, de Kock rocks back and cuts it square past point for a boundary. Dhoni doesn't look pleased
9.4 -
Axar to de Kock, FOUR, that nearly took umpire Anil Chaudhary out, this was tossed up and on the stumps, de Kock went down low and swept it up and just over the square leg umpire's head. Anil reacts quickly and ducks for cover, no one in the deep as well
7.5 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, FOUR, Bhuvneshwar attempts the bouncer now, it's too short and well outside off, du Plessis swivels across and pulls it wide of Dhawan at mid-on, boundaries continue to flow
7.4 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, FOUR, the pressure has been released now! Width on offer from Bhuvneshwar, du Plessis gets across, drives it on the up and finds the gap past cover-point, races away to the fence for a boundary
5.4 -
Mohit Sharma to de Kock, FOUR, there's no stopping this one though, banged in short and just outside off, de Kock swivels across and pulls it high and over square leg, a couple of bounces and over the ropes
5.2 -
Mohit Sharma to de Kock, FOUR, lovely shot, short of a good length and just outside off, de Kock plays with a closed face and punches it on the up, the timing is sublime and the gap is found wide of mid-wicket, the boundaries keep coming
4.4 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Kock, FOUR, the runs keep coming! This was pitched up and just outside off, de Kock leans forward and punches it hard onto the ground, beats mid-on and races away to the fence
4.2 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Kock, FOUR, poor ball from Bhuvneshwar, short and on de Kock's pads, he gets inside the line and helps it on its way. The fielder in the deep was very square, another boundary for de Kock
3.5 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, FOUR, poor bowling from Mohit, short and wide outside off, Amla waits on it, gets on top of the bounce and carves it past cover for back-to-back boundaries
3.4 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, FOUR, cracking shot, this is turning out to be a great start from South Africa. Overpitched and on the stumps, Amla leans forward, presents the full face of the bat and punches it back past the non-striker for a boundary
3.2 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, FOUR, 6000 ODI runs for Amla, the quickest by any batsman - in just 123 innings, beats Kohli, who took 136 innings. This was banged in short and just outside off, Amla swivels across and drags the pull wide of mid-on, didn't time it all that well, but got it into the gap
2.5 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Kock, FOUR, Bhuvneshwar can't bowl short with his pace, banged in short and just outside off, de Kock swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it past square leg, didn't get it off the middle, but has enough to race away to the fence
2.0 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, FOUR, poor ball from Mohit, short and wide outside off, Amla stands tall and crashes it square past point, no one moved. Classy from Amla, he needs runs and Mohit has helped his cause with a poor first over
1.5 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, FOUR, lovely shot, overpitched on the middle stump line, Amla presents the full face of the bat and punches it back past the non-striker, mid-on dives in vain, Amla is off and running
1.0 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Kock, FOUR, short of a length and holding its line outside off, de Kock prods across and works it to the left of mid-on. Harbhajan gets across, puts in the dive and allows the ball to go through, it slows down near the ropes but beats the chasing fielder
49.1 -
Harbhajan to Behardien, SIX, poor ball from Harbhajan, a rank long hop outside off, Behardien had all the time in the world to rock back and he pulls it magnificently over the deep square leg fence to collect another six runs
48.5 -
Bhuvneshwar to Behardien, SIX, another short delivery that's been dispatched over the fence. Bhuvneshwar now has a hundred for himself in the bowling figures. Bangs it short and at the batsman, who swivels and pulls it over the deep backward square leg fence for another six
46.3 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Villiers, SIX, and again! de Villiers is only dealing in sixes. This was a short of length delivery outside off, de Villiers slashes hard and sends it over extra cover, the fielder in the deep runs to his right, extends his right arm to try and get something on that, but the ball evades him and lands beyond the fence
46.2 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Villiers, SIX, that's a mammoth hit! There was a cracking sound that came off the bat as it made contact with the ball. Full and on the stumps, de Villiers lofts it through the line and it sails way, way over the long-on fence
46.0 -
Mohit Sharma to de Villiers, SIX, AB finishes the over with a six. 17 runs came off it. It was the slower length ball on the stumps, de Villiers picks it early, swings across the line as he goes for the big slog sweep and sends it way over the deep mid-wicket fence. Is there any stopping this man?
45.0 -
Mishra to de Villiers, SIX, now Mishra bowls it fuller and slightly wide outside off, de Villiers once again steps out, reaches out and lofts it inside-out over the deep extra cover fence. He moves into the 90s with that hit
44.5 -
Mishra to de Villiers, SIX, smashed! de Villiers comes dancing down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the long-off fence for a maximum
43.2 -
Bhuvneshwar to du Plessis, SIX, du Plessis is just dealing in boundaries and probably, his cramps are making him go for the boundaries. However, he wouldn't mind it as they are all being dispatched to the fence. A full toss outside off, du Plessis just lifts it inside-out over cover, the timing was superb and it sails over the deep extra cover fence. This is now Faf's highest score in ODIs
42.5 -
Axar to du Plessis, SIX, another one goes out of the park and du Plessis is once again on the ground. Dhoni is stretching Faf's legs right now and the crowd starts chanting 'Dhoni, Dhoni'. Remember, Dhoni and Faf are teammates at CHN. Coming to the ball, du Plessis kneels down and slog sweeps this quicker delivery (102.1kph) way over the cow corner fence. The moment he hit the ball, he fell down on his back and was shouting in pain. The physio runs out yet again, but we are ready to continue now
42.4 -
Axar to du Plessis, SIX, he may be struggling with cramps but he's smashing them over the fence. Once again he advances down the track and smashes this flighted delivery over the long-on fence. He immediately grimaces in pain as he falls down on the ground. The physio runs out to tend to him and there's a little delay as the ball has been lost in the stands. The umpires are now looking for a replacement
42.1 -
Axar to du Plessis, SIX, comes down the track and lofts this fullish delivery straight back over the bowler's head, clears the fence as well. However, du Plessis is struggling a little as his cramps are affecting his movement
40.5 -
Mohit Sharma to de Villiers, SIX, that's AB de Villiers for you. The 360-degree player. Slower ball that goes wrong, goes down the leg-side, de Villiers quickly swivels and pulls it over the fine leg fence for yet another six. He's just been dealing in sixes in the last two overs
40.2 -
Mohit Sharma to de Villiers, SIX, tonked! Angling in on the stumps on a length, de Villiers swings across the line and sends it soaring over the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum. 300 comes up for the Proteas. They are all set to go past the 400-run mark as well if they keep playing like this
40.0 -
Mishra to de Villiers, SIX, another maximum from the bat of de Villiers. The South African skipper is turning on the heat now. He kneels down and slogs this slider on the stumps and over the deep mid-wicket fence. Timed it to perfection
38.2 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Villiers, SIX, in the air and it has gone for a six! Another miscued hit has carried over the fence and that brings up de Villiers' 48th ODI fifty. The crowd keeps chanting 'ABD'. He is quite the fan-favourite here. Coming to the ball, it was a shortish delivery that was angled in towards the batsman, de Villiers goes for the pull, ends up getting a top-edge that sails over the fence at deep backward square leg
37.3 -
Harbhajan to du Plessis, SIX, this is a strange hit from du Plessis. He backs away and Harbhajan darts it on the stumps, du Plessis though had to reach out, adjusts well and lofts it over the long-on fence for a maximum
36.5 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Villiers, SIX, a miscued hit has gone over the fence! Such is the might of AB de Villiers. He hangs back to this short of length delivery outside off and heaves it over square leg, even though he didn't get it off the middle of the bat, it still had enough to clear the fence
29.0 -
Raina to de Villiers, SIX, poor ball and punished. Short and on the leg stump, de Villiers rocks back, goes deep in the crease and pulls over the deep backward square leg. 200 up for the Proteas in just 29 overs.
27.4 -
Axar to du Plessis, SIX, wow! So easily done. Flighted delivery just outside off stump, du Plessis lofts the drive inside-out and the timing was so good that it comfortably cleared the wide long-off boundary
22.1 -
Mohit Sharma to de Kock, SIX, thank you very much, says de Kock and deposits Mohit Sharma way back over the long leg boundary. He's into the 90s now. Poor line, especially with fine leg inside the ring, can't bowl down the leg-side, the length is too short as well, de Kock just helps it on its way with a pick up shot and the timing was too good
49.2 -
Harbhajan to Behardien, out Caught by Raina!! Another shortish delivery from Harbhajan and Behardien once again goes on the back foot to pull it away, the ball spins in towards him and he ends up dragging it towards mid-wicket off the inside half of the bat, the fielder just moves across to his right and takes the simplest of catches. Behardien c Raina b Harbhajan 16(10) [6s-2]
46.4 -
Bhuvneshwar to de Villiers, out Caught by Dhoni!! A brilliant knock comes to an end. 119 off just 61 balls, de Villiers has perished but not before his team is knocking on the door of the 400-run mark. A slower ball bumper on the stumps, de Villiers goes for the hook, gets a top-edge and the keeper takes a simple catch. Kohli pats de Villiers on the back as he makes his way back to the dressing room. The crowd too are up on their feet. What a response from the Wankhede faithful! de Villiers c Dhoni b Bhuvneshwar 119(61) [4s-3 6s-11]
26.5 -
Raina to de Kock, out Caught by Kohli!! In the air, not timed well and straight to the fielder. As soon as he hit the ball, QdK threw his head back in disappointment. The crowd cheer for the incoming AB de Villiers and QdK gets a hug from the South African captain as he walks back to take some rest. Excellent knock from the opener. Flighted delivery from Raina, de Kock advances and looks to loft, but it gets it very low on the bat, long-off steadies himself under it and reverse-cups the ball. de Kock c Kohli b Raina 109(87) [4s-17 6s-1]
4.0 -
Mohit Sharma to Amla, out Caught by Dhoni!! Amla has thrown his wicket away! Oh dear, he was looking so good and one rash shot has undone everything. This was short and wide from Mohit, gets some extra bounce here. Amla threw his bat as he attempted the square cut, gets a thick edge and it's gobbled up by Dhoni. India needed this wicket, South Africa were off to a flier and were threatening to take this game away from the Indians. Amla c Dhoni b Mohit Sharma 23(13) [4s-5]
47.3 -
Mishra to Behardien, 1 run, Raina puts down a dolly now! It has been that sort of a day for the Indians. He probably took it too casually. It was tossed up outside off, Behardien comes down the track and lofts it straight towards long-off, where Raina moves across to his right, gets both hands to it but can't hold on
44.4 -
Mishra to de Villiers, 2 runs, great effort from Rohit at the deep mid-wicket fence. de Villiers kneels across and goes for yet another slog sweep. Even though it wasn't timed that well, it was still going to cross the fence. Rohit though moves to his right, gets both hands to the ball and throws it back in before going over the rope. Saved four runs for his team with that effort
37.4 -
Harbhajan to du Plessis, no run, India's fielding woes continue. Another catch goes down and this time it's Mishra who has dropped it. du Plessis once again gives himself room and Harbhajan bowls it flatter and slower, du Plessis goes for the cut but doesn't get it off the middle, the ball went in the air towards cover-point, where Mishra dives to his right, gets both hands to it but can't hold on. The ball rolls away towards Rohit at extra cover, who then fires a direct-hit at the non-striker's end, de Villiers was backing up and had to rush back in to make his ground, just got his bat inside the crease before the stumps were disturbed
25.5 -
Mishra to du Plessis, 2 runs, dropped, should have been taken. A relatively easy chance by Rahane's standards. Flighted delivery on the stumps, it's too full to sweep, du Plessis doesn't time it well, Rahane dives to his right and tries to go with both hands, but it bursts through. The partnership is worth 150 now
45.5 -
Mohit Sharma to de Villiers, 2 runs, The Superman has done it. de Villiers gets to his 23rd ODI ton, his third of the series. The crowd once again starts shouting 'ABD, ABD'. He takes his helmet off and raises his bat to the crowd and his teammates. This was a high full toss outside off, de Villiers chases it and ends up toe-ending it wide of long-off, the batsmen have ample time to come back for the second
42.0 -
Mishra to du Plessis, 1 run, 5th ODI ton for du Plessis! He is hobbling, but still he tries to punch the air with a leap. Affords a smile and soaks in the applause from the crowd and his teammates. He takes out his helmet and waves his bat around. Meanwhile, de Villiers goes across and hugs his partner. Coming to the ball, it was just worked through mid-wicket for an easy single
39.4 -
Mishra to de Villiers, 1 run, 100-run stand comes up with this single. de Villiers gives the charge and takes this loopy delivery on the full, can't time the lofted drive well and the batsmen take a single as the ball rolls away to long-off
26.4 -
Raina to du Plessis, 1 run, 20th ODI fifty for Faf and it's his fourth of the series. Flighted delivery on the leg stump, du Plessis advances and drives it down to long-on. Faf raises his bat to the dressing room, QdK punches gloves in appreciation to acknowledge Faf's effort
22.3 -
Mohit Sharma to de Kock, 1 run, 8th ODI hundred for de Kock and he gets a great round of applause from the crowd and the dressing room. He's a delighted man. He punches the air, takes the helmet off and raises his bat. His celebration tells that this hundred means a lot to him. For the fifth consecutive time, QdK has converted a fifty into a hundred against India. What class at such a young age. Coming back to the ball, it was a harmless short of length delivery on the leg stump which was nudged through square leg
18.4 -
Harbhajan to de Kock, 2 runs, easily done! On the leg stump, de Kock works it through mid-wicket, they come back for two and Faf is home before the throw reached his end
12.4 -
Harbhajan to de Kock, 1 run, fifty for de Kock, his 6th in ODIs. This was tossed up and just outside off, de Kock dropped it in front of cover-point and called for a quick single, du Plessis rushes across and puts in the dive, but the throw was at de Kock's end, he makes it safely as well