South Africa vs West Indies 3rd ODI at East London, 21 Jan, 2015

Toss: West Indies, who chose to bat first
West Indies 122/10 (33.4)
South Africa 124/1 (24.4)
South Africa won by 9 wickets
Man of the Match: Vernon Philander
  • Faf du Plessis 51 * (71)
  • Hashim Amla 61 * (63)

Over 1.1 VD Philander to DR Smith, out Caught by AB de Villiers!! It was a back of a length delivery from Philander, Smith is pushed back into the crease and looks to poke at it uncertainly, taking the outside edge of his bat. AB de Villiers dives forward and takes a good low catch.Dwayne Smith c de Villiers b Philander 5(7)

Over 1.2 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, gets forward and left alone through to the keeper.

Over 1.3 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, comes on to the front foot and defends it towards point.

Over 1.4 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, gets cover the line and shoulders arms to let it go.

Over 1.5 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, gets forward and defends it towards point.

Over 1.6 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, comes on to the front foot and defended back to bowler.

Over 3.1 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, gets forward and left alone outside off through to the keeper.

Over 3.2 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, comes on to the front foot and blocks it straight back to the bowler.

Over 3.3 VD Philander bowls it short of length to CH Gayle, no runs, stays on the back foot and punches it back to the bowler.

Over 3.4 VD Philander to CH Gayle, out Caught by AB de Villiers!!  It was a good length delivery from Philander, Gayle attempts to drive this into the off-side, the ball swings away enough to nick the outside edge and travels into the safe hands of AB behind the stumps. Gayle c de Villiers b Philander 1(5)

Over 3.5 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and defends it to point.

Over 3.6 VD Philander bowls it short of length to MN Samuels, Boundary! Leans onto the front foot and creams the drive to the deep extra cover fence, excellent placement.

Over 5.1 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and the ball beats the outside edge.

Over 5.2 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, goes on to the back foot and defends it down the pitch.

Over 5.3 VD Philander bowls it short of length to MN Samuels, no runs, gets right behind the line and blocks it with the straight bat.

Over 5.4 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, stays back in the crease and defends it to backward-point.

Over 5.5 VD Philander bowls it short of length to MN Samuels, no runs, goes deep in the crease and punches it straight to the man at extra-cover.

Over 5.6 VD Philander bowls a pitched up delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and drives it along the ground towards mid-on.

Over 7.1 VD Philander bowls a pitched up delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and looks to play across the line but misses.

Over 7.2 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, goes on to the back foot and punches it towards mid-off.

Over 7.3 VD Philander bowls a pitched up delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and drives it along the ground towards mid-on.

Over 7.4 VD Philander bowls it short of length to MN Samuels, 1 run, goes back in the crease and punches it through cover and picks up a single.

Over 7.5 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, gets forward and defends it to cover-point.

Over 7.6 VD Philander bowls a pitched up delivery to N Deonarine, no runs, gets forward and defends it to the off-side.

Over 9.1 VD Philander bowls a pitched up delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and drives it to mid-on.

Over 9.2 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to bowler.

Over 9.3 VD Philander bowls a back of length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, stays back in the crease and punches it to cover.

Over 9.4 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets  uses his feet and drives it to mid-on.

Over 9.5 VD Philander bowls it short of length to MN Samuels, Boundary! Stays on the back foot, takes his time and punches it to the sweeper cover fence.

Over 9.6 VD Philander bowls a good length delivery to MN Samuels, no runs, gets back in the crease and defends it down the pitch.

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