South Africa v Australia, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 4th ODI, Australia tour of South Africa, 2023

Australia tour of South Africa 4th ODI: South Africa v Australia at Centurion, September 15, 2023
South Africa
SA
416/5 (50)
Australia
AUS
252/10 (34.5)
Finished
SA won by 164 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Alex Carey997794128.57
Josh Hazlewood1100100.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Kagiso Rabada7.504135.23
Lungi Ngidi815146.38
Current Partnership: 3 run (0.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Alex Carey 99 (77) | Fall of Wicket: 252/10 (34.5 ov)
CRR: 7.23 | Last Ten Overs: 62/4 5.90
Recent: W21W121111141·1··2

Commentary

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34.5
Alex Carey c Q Kock b K Rabada 99 (77) Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, c Q Kock b K Rabada, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, A risky shot choice by Alex Carey as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Quinton De Kock for a soft dismissal. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.
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34.4
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, 2 runs, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivered at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
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34.3
Kagiso Rabada to Josh Hazlewood, 1 run, Josh Hazlewood hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
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34.2
Adam Zampa c Q Kock b K Rabada 9 (11) Kagiso Rabada to Adam Zampa, no run, c Q Kock b K Rabada, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and tries a high-risk shot towards , but the ball finds safe hands of Quinton De Kock, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Adam Zampa is out. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.
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34.1
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, 1 run, Kagiso Rabada delivers at good length, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at third man for 1 run.
End of over 34 (11 runs)
Adam Zampa 9 (10)
Alex Carey 96 (74)
Australia 248/7
Lungi Ngidi 8-1-51-4
Kagiso Rabada 7-0-37-1
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33.6
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, 2 runs, Lungi Ngidi delivers at back of length, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
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33.5
Lungi Ngidi to Alex Carey, 1 run, Lungi Ngidi delivers fast ball at full length, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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33.4
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Lungi Ngidi delivers fast ball at good length, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the square leg, limits Adam Zampa to just 1 run.
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33.3
Lungi Ngidi to Alex Carey, 1 run, Lungi Ngidi delivers fast ball at full length, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Alex Carey to just 1 run.
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33.2
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
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33.2
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Adam Zampa with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.
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33.1
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, Four, Four !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
End of over 33 (4 runs)
Adam Zampa 1 (6)
Alex Carey 94 (72)
Australia 237/7
Kagiso Rabada 7-0-37-1
Lungi Ngidi 7-1-40-4
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32.6
Kagiso Rabada to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
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32.5
Kagiso Rabada to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
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32.4
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, 1 run, Alex Carey hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
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32.3
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards square leg, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
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32.2
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, no run, Dot ball !! , back of length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and dabs push, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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32.1
Kagiso Rabada to Alex Carey, 2 runs, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 32 (1 runs)
Adam Zampa 0 (4)
Alex Carey 91 (68)
Australia 233/7
Lungi Ngidi 7-1-40-4
Keshav Maharaj 5-1-27-1
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31.6
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
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31.5
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
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31.4
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, yorker, on the off stump, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
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31.3
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa goes back and tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
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31.2
Nathan Ellis c K Rabada b L Ngidi 18 (16) Lungi Ngidi to Nathan Ellis, no run, c K Rabada b L Ngidi, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Nathan Ellis as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Kagiso Rabada for a soft dismissal.
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31.1
Lungi Ngidi to Alex Carey, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Carey hangs in the crease and aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body, and batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
End of over 31 (9 runs)
Nathan Ellis 18 (15)
Alex Carey 91 (67)
Australia 232/6
Keshav Maharaj 5-1-27-1
Lungi Ngidi 6-0-40-3
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30.6
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
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30.5
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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30.4
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj bowls a sharp delivery, and Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.