Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
68 | (maiden) | SA: 166/5

  • Vernon Philander1 (14b)
  • AB de Villiers29 (114b)
  • James Pattinson19-3-58-2
  • Nathan Lyon13-5-41-2

4.55 pm The Test has come to an end. Clarke has agreed to call it off with 11 overs remaining. It's been drawn and you'd have to say Australia had the better of it ever since the second day was washed out completely. South Africa won't be too disappointed either, especially after they lost Duminy to injury on the first day before he could play any sort of role in this game. The pitch seemed to be on the flatter side, but had one day not been lost to rain, there could have been a result.

The Man of the Match is the double-centurion Michael Clarke, who said Australia will take plenty of momentum from this performance to the Adelaide Test, which is a whole week away.

There will be lots of analysis from Firdose Moonda and Brydon Coverdale up on the site over the new couple of hours. Thank you for all your emails over the last five days. I try and read as many as I can! Cheers.

67.6
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump once again
67.5
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, a full toss outside off stump, driven from the crease towards cover
67.4
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, good length outside off stump, left alone by the batsman
67.3
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, defended with a straight bat towards the bowler
67.2
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, another full ball and it's driven to Pattinson, who fields and throws the ball towards Wade, making him dive to his left and collect
67.1
0
Pattinson to Philander, no run, full and in the blockhole, Philander keeps it out

END OF OVER:
67 | 1 Run | SA: 166/5

  • AB de Villiers29 (114b)
  • Vernon Philander1 (8b)
  • Nathan Lyon13-5-41-2
  • James Pattinson18-2-58-2
66.6
0
Lyon to de Villiers, no run, that's wide outside leg stump
66.5
0
Lyon to de Villiers, no run, AB steps out and drives very hard along the ground, Lyon sticks his right hand out and fields
66.4
0
Lyon to de Villiers, no run, defended on the front foot
66.3
0
Lyon to de Villiers, no run, Lyon throws the ball back at AB after fielding off his own bowling, AB came out of his crease and drove straight
66.2
1
Lyon to Philander, 1 run, Philander moves forward and pushes the ball towards point
66.1
0
Lyon to Philander, no run, defended on the front foot

Lyon from round the wicket at the new batsman Philander.

Peter: "I agree that Rudolph has overstayed his welcome. I would also replace him with Tsolekile as it would then free up AB from 'keeper duties as well and make him concentrate more on his batting."

END OF OVER:
66 | (maiden) | SA: 165/5

  • AB de Villiers29 (110b)
  • Vernon Philander0 (6b)
  • James Pattinson18-2-58-2
  • Nathan Lyon12-5-40-2
65.6
0
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run, played off the back foot towards point
65.5
0
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run, defended back to the bowler

Macoure: "To the Lyon doubters. Have a look at this spell and see what he can do! 2-14 off 10! What a comeback after he was smashed early. Go on, son!" South Africa haven't been playing with any real intent though, just block block block

65.4
0
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run, good length on off stump at 135 kph, defended from the crease back to the bowler
65.3
0
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run, played from the crease towards mid off

South Africa tour of Australia 2012-13 News

South Africa 3rd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st6GC SmithAN Petersen
2nd49HM AmlaGC Smith
3rd47JH KallisHM Amla
4th27JH KallisAB de Villiers
5th36JA RudolphAB de Villiers
6th1AB de VilliersVD Philander