A Oneindia Venture
Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Notifications
Settings
Clear Notifications
Notifications
Use the toggle to switch on notifications
-
Block for 8 hours
-
Block for 12 hours
-
Block for 24 hours
-
Don't block
Australia vs South Africa 2018 4th Test Full Commentary
Result · Mar 30 2018, Fri - 01:30 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA488, 344/6 decl
AUSTRALIA221, 119
South Africa won by 492 runs
CRR:2.55
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Match
Log in for Better Reading Experience!
Continue with Google By signing in, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Gender
Select your Gender
- Male
- Female
- Others
Age
Select your Age Range
- Under 18
- 18 to 25
- 26 to 35
- 36 to 45
- 45 to 55
- 55+
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Morne Morkel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to slips, by Handscomb. Oh no. Morkel can't see out the over and sends an edge to slips. He is distraught at the fact he has left Bavuma stranded five short of a second Test century.
Well, South Africa are all out for 488 with big runs from Markram, Bavuma and de Villiers. It was one and a half days of hard work for the Aussie bowlers and now the batsmen have to turn their thoughts to batting after tea. The ball has been nibbling around today with a few deliveries bouncing a little extra, it is a perfect pitch for a bowler like Vernon Philander. I wonder if Australia will get the same amount of luck which South Africa did, with the ball missing the bat many times.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Finally the ordeal for Australia is over. Maharaj was wanting more but could only feather an edge through to the keeper. One more wicket left and Bavuma is at the other end on 95. Can he get to three figures?
Pat Cummins to Temba Bavuma. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Khawaja, fielded by Hazlewood.
Pat Cummins to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump no foot movement reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Australia are having to do a lot of running around at the minute. Bavuma has played a beautiful reverse-sweep with calmness and superb placement.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to backward square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Burns.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Renshaw.
SIX! Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. Maharaj you beauty. He has sent the ball miles and moves into the 40's.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Clubbed with tremendous power to the boundary rope.
Mitchell Marsh to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.
Mitchell Marsh to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Marsh to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Marsh to Keshav Maharaj. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Sayers.
Mitchell Marsh to Keshav Maharaj. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Renshaw.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 3 runs, run save by Renshaw, fielded by Burns.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Burns.
Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Renshaw.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Renshaw.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Four more to Maharaj. Short again from Lyon and too easy for the batsman to rock back and unleash a powerful cut.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, by Elgar. What a catch from Dean Elgar. This is one of the best catches you will ever see in the history of cricket. Tracking back from mid off and then he pulls out a full length dive and goes horizontal to take the ball in the end of his fingertips.
That ends the Australian innings with Paine falling for a gutsy 62 and it looks as though South Africa are going to bat again as Elgar sprints off. The lead is currently 267 and they will be looking to take that past 400 before the end of the day.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Freebie on the pads and Paine tickles it around the corner.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Bavuma.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by de Villiers.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Philander.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Huge blow over the legside. Tossed up by Maharaj and Paine sends it deep into the stands with a powerful swing of the bat. Fifty for the new Aussie skipper.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Philander.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Amla.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for no runs, fielded by Markram.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Chadd Sayers. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, by Amla. After struggling for so long to pick up wickets South Africa have got two in quick succession after lunch. The easiest of catches for Amla off the top edge and now Australia are nine down. Paine will have to do something special from here.
Keshav Maharaj to Chadd Sayers. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Keshav Maharaj to Chadd Sayers. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim Paine. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, dropped catch by du Plessis. In and out. Poor from Faf but South Africa have produced chances already.
Kagiso Rabada to Chadd Sayers. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, by Elgar. Easy as you like. Rabada kept the ball full inviting the drive and Lyon couldn't resist. Not as sweetly struck as the previous boundary and he could only pick out mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Philander.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs. Chipped over the offside with a certain calmness.
Kagiso Rabada to Nathan Lyon. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Elgar.
Kagiso Rabada to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Morkel.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Well South Africa have piled up plenty of runs and the lead is now 611. It would be a miracle if Australia could get anything out of this game but with a few injury's for the Proteas bowlers you never know. Let's see what happens after tea and see whether or not Faf will declare.
South Africa have declared. How many wickets can they take tonight?
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit body to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot glancing, Gloved to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Well controlled sweep into the gap. The runs continue to pile up.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Marsh, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sayers.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to silly mid on for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run. 600 lead. Do South Africa have enough runs even with some niggles in the bowling camp?
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Temba Bavuma. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
Mitchell Marsh to Vernon Philander. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Marsh to Temba Bavuma. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Lyon to Vernon Philander. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paine.
OUT! Run Out. Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram, by de Kock. What a way to finish the match and the series. Lackadaisical running from Lyon and he is caught short of his crease coming back for the second. The whole crowd wanted Morne Morkel to get the final wicket but it wasn't to be.
South Africa comprehensively win the series 3-1 and it is their first home series win against Australia since 1970. A whole team performance with Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis scoring centuries while Vernon Philander was fantastic this morning and ended with nine wickets in the Test.
It has been an unforgettable series for all the wrong reasons but on the field it has been hard-fought with both teams playing fantastic cricket. There will need to be plenty of changes before the next Test for Australia, with their coach stepping down, and they will have to go through a re-build process. For South Africa it will be a case of replacing a brilliant player in Morne Morkel as he steps away but he will no doubt cheer his team on from wherever he is.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Elgar. Toe crushing yorker but Lyon keeps it out. Can Morne take the final wicket?
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Amla, fielded by de Villiers.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Hazlewood. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Philander.
FOUR! Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Lofted drive with the full face of the bat. Classical stuff from Hazlewood.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
FOUR! Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Tickled nicely off the hip for four more. No fine leg in place for Philander.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Vernon Philander to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Morne Morkel to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. A boundary. Very rare to see this morning but it will help Lyon's average.