4th ODI: South Africa VS England

Welcome to the update on 4th ODI played between South Africa and England.

Grandmaster's Review:

               A truly one-sided contest, from the beginning till the end it was all end. A decision by South African Captain Graeme Smith to bat first was back-fired. The home team was bowled out for a cheap 120. A lethal spell of bowling by James Anderson earned him career best of 5-23. Great application of batting by Peterson who hits his third consecutive half-century in his debut series. But there was no support to help South Africa manage a respectable score on seaming wicket.

     England chased the target with ease. Smart and intelligent by the opener Jonathan Trott who has blossomed into a fine player. Some good bowling by Mclean and off-spinner Botha caused few hiccups in the England's batting.

   The series is 2-1 in England's favor. England have a great chance to become a first non-Australian team to win bilateral ODI series against South Africa in South Africa. Whereas South Africa will be trying every inch to save series defeat for the first time at home since 2002. Its everything to play for in the 5th and final One Dayer at Durban on Friday. See you then!!






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