Man of the Match: Graeme Smith
What a test match was that!.The test match between South Africa and England is easily moving towards an inevitable draw. England were in good position in the 127th over scoring 271 runs with the loss of 5 wickets . But things suddenly changed in the 128th Over. England lost the wicket of Paul Collingwood who scored valuable 40 runs. A sudden batting collapse happened after Collingwood's dismissal!. They lost 4 wickets for just 19 runs and England were 290 for 9 in the 139th over. The 9th wicket wasa the crucial one. It was the wicket of Ian Bell who scored 78 runs from 218 deliveries.
But Graeme Swann and Graham Onions were the real heroes of England. They survived the remaining three overs and finally the match between South Africa and England ended in a Draw.
The last hour felt like a whole day as England kept stumbling further and further to bring South Africa to the doorsteps of victory. However, it was England who secured a draw in the end. what a contest!
Man of the Match: Graeme Smith
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