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Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test at Brisbane, , Nov 09 2012 - Ball by Ball Commentary

RESULT
1st Test, Brisbane, November 09 - 13, 2012, South Africa tour of Australia
450 & 166/5
565/5d

Match drawn

Player Of The Match
259*
michael-clarke
New
SA 2nd Innings
Full commentary
end of over 68Maiden
SA: 166/5CRR: 2.44 
Vernon Philander1 (14b)
AB de Villiers29 (114b 4x4)
James Pattinson 19-3-58-2
Nathan Lyon 13-5-41-2

4.55 pm The Test has come to an end. Clarke has agreed to call it off with 11 overs remaining. It's been drawn and you'd have to say Australia had the better of it ever since the second day was washed out completely. South Africa won't be too disappointed either, especially after they lost Duminy to injury on the first day before he could play any sort of role in this game. The pitch seemed to be on the flatter side, but had one day not been lost to rain, there could have been a result.

The Man of the Match is the double-centurion Michael Clarke, who said Australia will take plenty of momentum from this performance to the Adelaide Test, which is a whole week away.

There will be lots of analysis from Firdose Moonda and Brydon Coverdale up on the site over the new couple of hours. Thank you for all your emails over the last five days. I try and read as many as I can! Cheers.

67.6
Pattinson to Philander, no run

shoulders arms outside off stump once again

67.5
Pattinson to Philander, no run

a full toss outside off stump, driven from the crease towards cover

67.4
Pattinson to Philander, no run

good length outside off stump, left alone by the batsman

67.3
Pattinson to Philander, no run

defended with a straight bat towards the bowler

67.2
Pattinson to Philander, no run

another full ball and it's driven to Pattinson, who fields and throws the ball towards Wade, making him dive to his left and collect

67.1
Pattinson to Philander, no run

full and in the blockhole, Philander keeps it out

end of over 671 run
SA: 166/5CRR: 2.47 
AB de Villiers29 (114b 4x4)
Vernon Philander1 (8b)
Nathan Lyon 13-5-41-2
James Pattinson 18-2-58-2
66.6
Lyon to de Villiers, no run

that's wide outside leg stump

66.5
Lyon to de Villiers, no run

AB steps out and drives very hard along the ground, Lyon sticks his right hand out and fields

66.4
Lyon to de Villiers, no run

defended on the front foot

66.3
Lyon to de Villiers, no run

Lyon throws the ball back at AB after fielding off his own bowling, AB came out of his crease and drove straight

66.2
1
Lyon to Philander, 1 run

Philander moves forward and pushes the ball towards point

66.1
Lyon to Philander, no run

defended on the front foot

Lyon from round the wicket at the new batsman Philander.

Peter: "I agree that Rudolph has overstayed his welcome. I would also replace him with Tsolekile as it would then free up AB from 'keeper duties as well and make him concentrate more on his batting."

end of over 66Maiden
SA: 165/5CRR: 2.50 
AB de Villiers29 (110b 4x4)
Vernon Philander0 (6b)
James Pattinson 18-2-58-2
Nathan Lyon 12-5-40-2
65.6
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

played off the back foot towards point

65.5
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

defended back to the bowler

Macoure: "To the Lyon doubters. Have a look at this spell and see what he can do! 2-14 off 10! What a comeback after he was smashed early. Go on, son!" South Africa haven't been playing with any real intent though, just block block block

65.4
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

good length on off stump at 135 kph, defended from the crease back to the bowler

65.3
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

played from the crease towards mid off

65.2
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

AB strides forward and lets it go outside off

65.1
Pattinson to de Villiers, no run

short of a length outside off, the batsman lets it go

James Pattinson to have a final crack at the South Africans.

Stiaan: "I'd happily replace Rudolph with Faf. He has had his chances over and over again! Away with his bat!!"

end of over 65Maiden
SA: 165/5CRR: 2.53 
Vernon Philander0 (6b)
AB de Villiers29 (104b 4x4)
Nathan Lyon 12-5-40-2
Rob Quiney 4-3-3-0
64.6
Lyon to Philander, no run

pushed off the front foot towards point

64.5
Lyon to Philander, no run

defended on the front foot towards the bowler