CLOSE OF PLAY

South Africa came out firing on all cylinders but could not sustain their initial onslaught once they lost their first wicket. Australia tightened the screws around the South Africans who succumbed to the pressure and were all out for 294 and lost by 83 runs while chasing 378 runs. Smith and De Villiers started positively but Smith retired hurt at an important stage and the South Africans lost their momentum. For Australia Shaun Tait, Hogg and Bracken picked up the wickets. They now carry forward two points and also have an edge over their opponents. Matthew Hayden was named the Man of the Match for his fastest hundred.

WICKET

48 : N.BRACKEN to M.NTINI , OUT - Bracken yorks Ntini who fails to bring his bat down in time to castle him. South Africa are all out for 294 in 48 overs.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Glenn McGrath comes back into the attack for his final spell.

FOUR

46 : N.BRACKEN to M.NTINI , Driven through the off side by Ntini. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals a boundary.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Makhaya Ntini is the last man to come out to bat for South Africa.

WICKET

45.2 : N.BRACKEN to C.LANGEVELDT , Bracken bowls a cutter which just kisses the off stump to dislodge the bails and thus dismisses Charl Langeveldt for his first wicket.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Nathan Bracken comes back into the bowling attack.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Charl Langeveldt comes out to bat.

WICKET

44.1 : S.WATSON to S.POLLOCK , OUT - Shane Watson cleans up Pollock as he swings across the line without judging the line.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shane Watson comes into the attack for a new spell.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Andrew Hall has come onto bat after the fall of Kallis's wicket.

WICKET

43.1 : B.HOGG to J.KALLIS , OUT - Kallis tries to clear the ropes but doesn't get the distance and only manages to give an easy catch to Clarke at long on.

FOUR

43 : S.TAIT to S.POLLOCK , Pollock flicks it away with a wristy shot. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Shaun Pollock is the new batsman at the crease.

WICKET

41.3 : B.HOGG to G.SMITH , OUT - Top edge by Smith is easily pouched by Gilchrist. That was an important wicket for Australia.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Brad Hogg is brought back into the bowling attack.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Graeme Smith returns to the crease after the fall of Kemp's wicket.

WICKET

40.5 : S.TAIT to J.KEMP , OUT - Shaun Tait traps Kemp plumb in front with that fast delivery to dismiss him LBW.

FOUR

40.1 : S.TAIT to J.KALLIS , Exquisite drive through the covers by Kallis for four.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Justin Kemp is the new batsman at the crease.

WICKET

38.5 : S.TAIT to M.BOUCHER , OUT - Tait gets reverse swing to york Boucher who inside edges it onto his stumps.

FOUR

38.3 : S.TAIT to J.KALLIS , Kallis drives one powerfully through the covers for four.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shaun Tait comes back into the attack.

SIX

36.5 : G.MCGRATH to M.BOUCHER , Boucher plays the pull-shot. Thats a big six over mid wicket.

FOUR

36.4 : G.MCGRATH to M.BOUCHER , Boucher hits it firmly down the ground for four. Umpire Bucknor signals four runs.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Bracken replaces Hogg into the attack. He is back for his second spell.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Mark Boucher comes into bat.

WICKET

32.2 : G.MCGRATH to A.PRINCE , OUT - Prince pulls the ball but only manages to hold out to deep square leg.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Glenn McGrath comes back into the attack.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Ashwell Prince comes to the wicket at the fall of Gibb's wicket.

WICKET

31.3 : B.HOGG to H.GIBBS , OUT - Hogg foxes Gibbs with a wrong one and he is caught outside his crease by Gilchrist who is quick to rip off the bails.

SIX

31.2 : B.HOGG to H.GIBBS , Herschelle Gibbs comes down the wicket and hits it straight over the bowlers head for a huge six.

CHANGE OF BALL

The ball is changed after 31 overs.

FOUR

29.5 : B.HOGG to J.KALLIS , Kallis plays it fine past short third man for a vital boundary.

DRINKS

As drinks are taken for the second time, South Africa are 203/1 after 29 overs. Australia have come back after South Africa dominated initially.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shane Watson comes back into the bowling attack.

MILESTONE

Herschelle Gibbs requires another 135 runs to complete 1000 runs against Australia. He will become the 5th South African to achieve the feat.

FOUR

27.4 : B.HOGG to J.KALLIS , Jacques Kallis plays a sweep shot. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.

FOUR

27.2 : B.HOGG to H.GIBBS , Herschelle Gibbs plays a sweep shot. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Brad Hogg comes back for a second spell.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Herschelle Gibbs is the new man at the crease after Smith goes back retired hurt.

HIGHLIGHT

Graeme Smith decided to leave the field retired hurt after 25.1 overs on the score of 72 not out with South Africa on 184/1.

HIGHLIGHT

De Villiers comes on as a runner for Graeme Smith.

PLAY HALTED

Graeme Smith is suffering from cramps and goes down which halts play.

5WD

23.1 : S.WATSON to G.SMITH , Smith goes after a wide one and misses. The Umpire has signalled five wides.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shane Watson has been brought back into the attack for his second spell.

FOUR

22.5 : S.TAIT to J.KALLIS , Wonderful cover drive by Kallis for his first boundary. Umpire Bucknor signals four runs.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shaun Tait comes back into the attack for his third spell.

POWER PLAY

Australia take their 3rd power play from overs 23-27.

FOUR

21.1 : B.HOGG to G.SMITH , Smith has edged the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Benson signals a boundary.

NEXT BATSMAN IN

Jacques Kallis is the new batsman at the crease.

WICKET

21 : A.SYMONDS to A.D'LIERS, OUT - In an attempt to take a second run De Villiers is dismissed with a direct hit from the boundary.

HIGHLIGHT

Smith and De Villiers complete an unbroken 1st wicket partnership of 150 in 19.5 overs.

FOUR

19.5 : B.HOGG to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. De Villiers is toying with the Australian attack.

FOUR

19 : A.SYMONDS to A.D'LIERS, It's been lofted over Mid-on by De Villiers. Umpire Bucknor signals four runs. Three fours in three balls.

FOUR

18.5 : A.SYMONDS to A.D'LIERS, Driven through the leg side by De Villiers. Thats two boundaries in a row.

FOUR

18.4 : A.SYMONDS to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Bucknor signals a boundary.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Andrew Symonds comes into the attack.

SIX

17.4 : B.HOGG to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers comes down the track to loft Hogg over his head for a six. That was sweetly struck.

FOUR

16.5 : S.TAIT to G.SMITH , Edged by Smith. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.

DRINKS

Drinks have been called onto the field for the 1st time. South Africa have made a blistering start to their innings. They are 118/0 in 16 overs.

HIGHLIGHT

Graeme Smith completes his 25th ODI fifty off 41 balls. This was also his 4th World Cup half century.

FOUR

15.5 : B.HOGG to G.SMITH , Smith plays the sweep to perfection. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Brad Hogg has been introduced into the attack.

FOUR

14.4 : S.TAIT to G.SMITH , Smith plays a blistering stroke through mid wicket for a boundary.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shaun Tait comes back into the attack for his second spell.

FOUR

14 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, It's been lofted over Mid-on by De Villiers. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.

HIGHLIGHT

Graeme Smith has completed 3000 runs as captain in ODIs.

HIGHLIGHT

Smith and De Villiers share an unbroken century stand off 80 balls.

FOUR

13.1 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers miscues a lofted shot but it lands away from the fielder and goes for a boundary to long on.

HIGHLIGHT

De Villiers completes his 8th ODI fifty off 47 balls.

SIX

12.4 : S.WATSON to G.SMITH , Smith dances down the track to hit Watson high into the long on stand for a maximum.

FOUR

12.2 : S.WATSON to G.SMITH , Smith backs away and pulls it over mid wicket for a boundary.

FOUR

11 : S.WATSON to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays a deft glace past short fine leg for yet another boundary.

POWER PLAY

Australia take their 2nd power play from overs 11-15. South Africa have scored 73/0 in their first 10 overs.

FOUR

9.4 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays the pull-shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.

FOUR

9.1 : G.MCGRATH to G.SMITH , Smith has it straight down the ground for a boundary.

SIX

8.4 : S.WATSON to G.SMITH , Smith backs away and hits it out of the park. Its a huge six over long off. Umpire Bucknor raises his arms.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Shane Watson has been introduced into the attack.

HIGHLIGHT

Smith and De Villiers share an unbroken 50 run stand for the 1st wicket.

HIGHLIGHT

South Africa reach 50 runs in 5.3 overs.

FOUR

5.3 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, This time De Villiers goes past point for his third boundary of the over.

FOUR

5.2 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, What a shot! De Villiers hits a beautiful cover drive for another boundary.

FOUR

5.1 : G.MCGRATH to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays a leg glance to fine leg. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.

CHANGE OF BOWLER

Glenn McGrath has been introduced into the attack.

FOUR

4.4 : N.BRACKEN to G.SMITH , Smith hits it hard back to the bowler who misses it and the ball races away to the boundary.

GENERAL

Shaun Tait will share the new ball with Bracken.

FOUR

4.1 : N.BRACKEN to G.SMITH , Smith charges down the wicket The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Bucknor signals four runs.

HIGHLIGHT

De Villiers completes 1000 runs in ODIs. He is 21 not out off 15 balls.

FOUR

3.5 : S.TAIT to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers plays a leg glance to fine leg and the ball races away for a boundary.

FOUR

3.3 : S.TAIT to G.SMITH , Smith plays a lovely straight drive to pick up a boundary.

FOUR

1.4 : S.TAIT to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers neatly clips that one for a boundary.

MILESTONE

South African captain Graeme Smith needs 23 runs to complete 3000 runs as captain.

MILESTONE

AB de Villiers needs 20 runs to reach 1000 runs in his ODI career.

SIX

0.5 : N.BRACKEN to A.D'LIERS, De Villiers hooks that one over mid wicket for a huge six. It was his and South Africa's first.

FOUR

0.4 : N.BRACKEN to A.D'LIERS, Punched off the backfoot by De Villiers. The ball has crossed the ropes. The Umpire signals four runs.

GENERAL

Nathan Bracken opens the attack for Australia.

GENERAL

AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith open the batting for South Afica.