Australia vs South Africa 1st Test at Perth, 03 Nov, 2016

Toss: South Africa, who chose to bat
South Africa 242/10 (63.4)  &  540/8 (160.1)
Australia 244/10 (70.2)  &  361/10 (119.1)
South Africa won by 177 runs
Man of the Match: Kagiso Rabada
  • Peter Nevill 60 * (153)

Over 8.1PM Siddle to JP DuminyNo runs ...

Over 8.2PM Siddle to JP DuminyThree runs ...

Over 8.3PM Siddle to Faf du PlessisNo runs ...

Over 8.4PM Siddle to JP DuminyNo runs ...

Over 8.5PM Siddle to Faf du PlessisSingle ...

Over 8.6PM Siddle to JP DuminyNo runs ...

Over 10.1 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, comes on to the front foot and let it go through to the keeper watchfully.

Over 10.2 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets cover the off-stump line and shoulders arms to let it go.

Over 10.3 PM Siddle bowls a pitched up delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs,  gets across in his crease, defends towards mid-wicket.

Over 10.4 PM Siddle bowls a pitched up delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets forward and plays it straight back to the bowler.

Over 10.5 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets on the front foot, head on top of the ball and defends.

Over 10.6 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Faf du Plessis, 1 run, goes on to the back foot and punches it through extra-cover and picks up a single.

Over 12.1 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to JP Duminy, no runs, gets forward and goes for the drive, is lucky that the ball hits his pad and rolls in front of the wicket.

Over 12.2 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to JP Duminy, out Caught by Nevill!! Duminy went for review. Duminy was playing for the angle across him and it scoot between his bat and the pad. On its way to the keeper, it just kissed the inside edge and brushed the pad. 

Over 12.3 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Temba Bavuma, no runs, gets cover the line, lifts his bat and let it go through to the keeper.

Over 12.4 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Temba Bavuma, no runs, gets inside the line and once again let it go through to the keeper.

Over 12.5 PM Siddle bowls a pitched up delivery to Temba Bavuma, no runs, gets forward, presents the full face of the bat and drives it back at the bowler. 

Over 12.6 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Temba Bavuma, no runs, gets watches it all along and defends it with soft hands, rolls away towards gully.

Over 15.1 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Faf du Plessis, Boundary! Rocks back, rolls his wrists over and pulls it in front of square on the on-side, beats the man in the ring and rolls away to the fence.

Over 15.2 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets half forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Over 15.3 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets forward and looks to defend, gets the inside edge on to the pads.

Over 15.4 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Faf du Plessis, 1 run, stands tall and pushes it to the left of cover, scampers across for a quick single.

Over 15.5 PM Siddle bowls a back of length delivery to Temba Bavuma, no runs, stays back in the crease and defends it to the off-side.

Over 15.6 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Temba Bavuma, no runs, gets on top of the bounce and cuts it straight to the man at point.

Over 17.1 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Faf du Plessis, 1 run, gets forward and works it pass mid-on and gets a single.

Over 17.2 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Temba Bavuma, no runs, stands tall and punches it straight to the man at point.

Over 17.3 PM Siddle bowls a good length delivery to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, gets forward and plays with soft hands and drops it in front of cover, calls for a quick single and scampers home with ease.

Over 17.4 PM Siddle bowls a pitched up delivery to Faf du Plessis, no runs, gets forward and driven on the up and straight to mid-on.

Over 17.5 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Faf du Plessis, no runs, presses forward and defends it towards the off-side.

Over 17.6 PM Siddle bowls it short of length to Faf du Plessis, 1 run, goes on to the back foot and cuts it behind point on the off-side. picks up a single.

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