2nd ODI: South Africa v Zimbabwe (Winner: SA)

ZIM 268 (T Taibu 78, B Taylor 32, J Theron 5/44, C Langeveldt 2/49) lost to SA 273 (H Amla 110, AB de Villiers 101*, G Smith 40, S Masakadza 1/63) by 8 wickets with 66 balls remaining.
	Match Scorecard
Man of the Match: J Theron	Senwes Park, Potchefstroom (17 Oct,2010)

Zimbabwe got off to a decent start before 3 quick wickets, including that of last match’s hero Taylor, left them at 60/3 in 13 with COW of 45%. Taibu set about recovery in partnership with old horses Grant Flower and Ervine but both couldn’t convert their starts in to big scores. Once Taibu fell it took some late hitting by Dabengwa and Utseya to take them to 268 all out with a COW of 44%. South Africa were off the blocks quick in pursuit and by the time Smith was out they reached 84/1 in 13 with a COW of 60%. At this point AB joined Amla and they both went about the chase as If the target was 350+. Amla departed after yet another century but by then they were 224/2 in 34 with COW of 69%. AB continued his onslaught as he hit 5 sixes, the last one bringing up his century and finishing the match in 39 overs.

First Inns (Zimbabwe)-50 Overs Maximum

12 Overs: ZIM 60/2

SA 54%

Zimbabwe could not quite get a

great start, losing 2 quick wickets. Zimbabwe’s chances decreased by 2% during this period.

24 Overs: ZIM 119/4

SA 59%

Zimbabwe’s travails continued as

they lost 2 more wickets with an OK run-rate. Zimbabwe’s chances decreased by 5% during this period.

36 Overs: ZIM 178/5

SA 63%

Zimbabwe could not quite help their

cause as they pottered along at 5 an over. Zimbabwe’s chances decreased by 4% during this period.

48.2 Overs: ZIM 268/10

SA 56%

Zimbabwe managed a decent total,

getting bowled out but still something that the bowlers can fight with. Zimbabwe’s chances increased by 7% during this period.

Second Inns (South Africa: Target 269)-50 Overs Maximum

10 Overs: SA 69/0	SA 64%	South Africa started in a hurry,
		while the Zimbabwean bowlers were pasted again. South Africa’s chances increased by 8% during this period.
19 Overs: SA 123/1	SA 60%	South Africa slowed down while
		being on track, Amla looking good once again. South Africa’s chances decreased by 4% during this period
29 Overs: SA 192/1	SA 70%	Amla powered to yet another century,
		while South Africa powered to victory. South Africa’s chances increased by 10% during this period.
39 Overs: SA 273/2	SA 100%	De Villiers scored another century as
		South Africa reached the target with 11 overs to spare. South Africa won by 8 wickets.

2nd ODI: South Africa v Zimbabwe (Winner: SA)

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