England vs South Africa, 1st ODI highlights: South Africa thrash England by 7 wickets
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England vs South Africa, 1st ODI highlights: South Africa thrash England by 7 wickets

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18:54 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs17.3
Score103 - 4

Wiaan Mulder to Jacob Bethell, Length ball on the pads, tapped across through the leg side for a single.

18:54 (IST) Sep 02

Jacob Bethell comes to the middle.

18:52 (IST) Sep 02
W
Overs17.2
Score102 - 4

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Corbin Bosch has done a fabulous job to grab that. Wiaan Mulder brings out a slower ball, rolling his fingers over the ball and bowling it into the pitch. The ball grips and nips in from around middle and into the pads whilst keeping low as well. Jamie Smith tries to get low and shovel it away but ends up hitting it aerially and wide of fine leg where Bosch scampers across and puts in a slide to pouch it with both hands. Smith departs for 54 (48) and England are now 102/4!

18:51 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs17.1
Score102 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, Banged in short and around off, Jos Buttler gets on top of the bounce and nails the pull towards deep square leg for a single. Nandre Burger fails to collect the ball cleanly but the batters don't go for the extra run on the misfield.

18:50 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 17 overs 101 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)412001
  • Jos Buttler 10 (12)
  • Jamie Smith 54 (47)
Keshav Maharaj2-0-12-0
1
Overs16.6
Score101 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Floated up on the pads, nudged away around the corner on the leg side for a single by Buttler.

18:50 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs16.5
Score100 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Fuller in length, on middle, Buttler looks to back away and open up the off side but ends up jamming it back to the bowler.

18:50 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs16.4
Score100 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Flighted ball around middle, tucked away into the leg side by Buttler.

18:49 (IST) Sep 02
2
Overs16.3
Score100 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Full and drifted into middle and leg, flicked down to deep backward square leg for a couple of quick runs. Good running and the 100 also comes up for England.

18:48 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs16.2
Score98 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, Floated up on leg stump, Smith leans on and plays it with a straight bat down to long on for one. Uh, oh! Tony de Zorzi is seen holding his left hamstring near the boundary ropes and South Africa have brought on a substitute fielder out for now.

18:47 (IST) Sep 02
4
Overs16.1
Score97 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, FOUR! A lovely shot to bring up the FIFTY from Jamie Smith, his 2nd in ODIs! Flatter one, a bit full and around off, Smith goes deep into the crease and punches it firmly square through covers for a boundary.

18:47 (IST) Sep 02
1wd
Overs16.1
Score93 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, Wide! Good take from the keeper! Quicker one, fired down the leg side for a wide.

18:46 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 16 overs 92 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
100006
  • Jos Buttler 7 (8)
  • Jamie Smith 49 (45)
Wiaan Mulder3-0-17-0
6
Overs15.6
Score92 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, SIX! For once, Jos Buttler stands still and gets full purchase out of it as well. Hard length on off, Buttler just whacks it straight back over the bowler's head and the ball goes all the way for a six.

18:46 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs15.5
Score86 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, Another dot! Again, Buttler moves early and to the off side and Mulder bowls a fuller delivery just down the leg side. Buttler misses the flick and no wide is called either.

18:45 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs15.4
Score86 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, Nicely bowled! Buttler looks to counter and walks down the track, moving past the off stump. However, Mulder sees him coming and bowls a well-directed bumper right at the batter. Buttler ducks under it well.

18:44 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs15.3
Score86 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, Back of a length and outside off, this is played off the back foot and pushed into the off side for another dot.

18:44 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs15.2
Score86 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler, Good length in the channel, Buttler stands tall and punches it on the up but straight to covers.

18:43 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs15.1
Score86 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Hard length delivery, slanting in from off, Smith wrists it through backward square leg and turns the strike over. Smith moves on to 49 with that single.

18:42 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 15 overs 85 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
010011
  • Jamie Smith 48 (44)
  • Jos Buttler 1 (3)
Keshav Maharaj1-0-3-0
1
Overs14.6
Score85 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, Oh, extra bounce! Fractionally short outside off, Jamie Smith is taken aback by the bounce but does well to control the cut behind point and picks up another single.

18:42 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs14.5
Score84 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Holds it back a touch and bowls it around off, punched away from the crease and through covers for a single.

18:41 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs14.4
Score83 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Quicker and fuller now on off and middle, Jos Buttler leans on and strokes it towards mid off.

18:41 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs14.3
Score83 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Good length, sliding into the pads, tucked away in front of square leg.

18:41 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs14.2
Score83 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, Drags the length back and bowls it on middle and leg, Smith rocks back and hits it down to long on for a single.

18:41 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs14.1
Score82 - 3

Keshav Maharaj to Jamie Smith, A tad full and drifted into middle and leg, Jamie Smith presses back and defends it down the line.

18:38 (IST) Sep 02

DRINKS! A solid first hour for South Africa! Despite England scoring at a quick rate, South Africa have managed three big wickets to keep England under pressure. The Proteas have done well so far but need to continue as England bat deep and need an over or two to shift the gears. Also, Jos Buttler walks to the middle.

18:37 (IST) Sep 02

A run out appeal has been taken upstairs. Just one replay is enough to make the decision. Harry Brook is well short.

18:36 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 14 overs 82 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
040401(W)
  • Jamie Smith 46 (41)
  • Harry Brook 12 (18)
Wiaan Mulder2-0-10-0
1W
Overs13.6
Score82 - 3

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, OUT! RUN OUT! Oh, what a mix-up and Harry Brook has to depart! Wiaan Mulder sees Jamie Smith advancing and drags the length back a touch, taking pace off the delivery as well. Smith just pushes at it and gets it through cover-point for a single. Brook wants the second run but Smith isn't interested and sends him back. Brook is already halfway down the track when Tristan Stubbs fires in the throw towards the keeper and Brook has to scamper back. He puts in a dive but Ryan Rickelton whips off the bails and the replays show that even the dive couldn't save Brook. South Africa get another timely wicket.

18:35 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs13.5
Score81 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Good length, on the fourth stump line, Smith leans on and blocks it off.

18:35 (IST) Sep 02
4
Overs13.4
Score81 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, FOUR! Poor line from Mulder and he pays the penalty. Fuller and angled into the pads, Jamie Smith helps it down to fine leg and gets it a lot fine of the fielder in the deep for a boundary.

18:34 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs13.3
Score77 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Good length on off, just darting back in. Smith stays back and nudges it into the on side.

18:33 (IST) Sep 02
4
Overs13.2
Score77 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, FOUR! Not off the middle of the bat, but good enough! Pitched-up delivery, around middle, Smith hits through the line and forces it over a leaping Keshav Maharaj at mid on and picks up a boundary.

18:33 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs13.1
Score73 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Back of a length and outside off, a bit slower too. Smith stays upright and hits it off the inner half of the blade down to mid off.

18:32 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 13 overs 73 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
1(1LB)10111
  • Jamie Smith 37 (35)
  • Harry Brook 12 (18)
Corbin Bosch3-0-21-0
1
Overs12.6
Score73 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Jamie Smith, Nagging length, a tad fuller and attacking the middle stump. Smith is late on the drive and jams it out to the right of mid on for a quick single.

18:31 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs12.5
Score72 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, Fuller in length, slanted in from outside off at 141 kph, Brook drives it sweetly but sraight to extra cover.

18:31 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs12.4
Score71 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Jamie Smith, Shortish length angled into the ribs, Smith swings it away down to long leg and picks up a single. Smith seems to have been rushed by the pace off the deck.

18:30 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs12.3
Score70 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Jamie Smith, Just full of a good length and around off, this one skids through. Smith hangs back and pushes it towards cover-point.

18:29 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs12.2
Score70 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, Dug in a bit short over off, Brook rocks back and nudges it own towards the vacant mid-wicket region and picks up a single. 

18:29 (IST) Sep 02
1lb
Overs12.1
Score69 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Jamie Smith, Bosch goes full and angles this one into the pads. Smith looks to flick but misses and the ball thuds off the pads in front of mid-wicket. The batters sneak in a leg bye as well.

18:28 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 12 overs 68 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
01(1LB)0010
  • Harry Brook 10 (16)
  • Jamie Smith 35 (31)
Wiaan Mulder1-0-1-0
0
Overs11.6
Score68 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Harry Brook, Good length on off and middle, Harry Brook blocks it off.

18:27 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs11.5
Score68 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Bowled into the deck and around off, keeps a bit low. Smith gets taken aback but manages to pull it just in front of square leg for a run.

18:26 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs11.4
Score67 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Back of a length, in and around off, Smith hops back and tucks it down into the leg side.

18:26 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs11.3
Score67 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Jamie Smith, Hard length attacking the stumps, Smith dabs it across to mid-wicket.

18:25 (IST) Sep 02
1lb
Overs11.2
Score67 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Harry Brook, Good length again, around the pads, Brook misses the flick and gets it off the pads, wide of the keeper on the leg side and the batters pick up a leg bye.

18:25 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs11.1
Score66 - 2

Wiaan Mulder to Harry Brook, Short of a good length and angling away from the right-hander, Brook angles it down to backward point.

18:23 (IST) Sep 02
Score after 11 overs 66 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
400014
  • Jamie Smith 34 (28)
  • Harry Brook 10 (13)
Corbin Bosch2-0-17-0
4
Overs10.6
Score66 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Jamie Smith, FOUR! Hammered away! Good length outside off, Jamie Smith stands tall and extends his arms, creaming it on the up through covers for a boundary to end the over.

18:23 (IST) Sep 02
1
Overs10.5
Score62 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, Keeps the length short and at the batter, Brook mistimes the pull and gets it through backward square leg for a single.

18:22 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs10.4
Score61 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, A tad shorter now, over off, Harry Brook hops back to defend.

18:21 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs10.3
Score61 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, Nicely bowled! Just back of a length and in the channel, a scrambled seam delivery and this one nibbles away from the right-hander. Harry Brook has a poke at it but gets beaten past the outside edge.

18:21 (IST) Sep 02
0
Overs10.2
Score61 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, Pitched up a bit fuller and on middle, Brook punches it back to the bowler.

18:20 (IST) Sep 02
4
Overs10.1
Score61 - 2

Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook, FOUR! Oh, that has just sped away to the fence! Length ball on the pads, it is a gentle flick wide of mid on by Harry Brook and Nandre Burger thinks he is in with a chance to chase it down but the ball keeps hurrying away from him and goes into the fence.

18:19 (IST) Sep 02

Powerplay 1 is done! England are going at almost run-a-ball but have lost 2 wickets as well. The field can now spread and South Africa will be allowed a maximum of four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over.

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