If one remembers that sensational cricket match won by Ireland few days ago I reckon he would definitely have enjoyed today's encounter between South Africa and England at Chennai as well. It was a low scoring game for England struggled in their 1st innings ahead of the versatile bowling attack from South Africa. At no stage in their inning did they look to pace up their proceedings. Losing both their openers in the very first over and 3rd wicket shortly after it all looked like the stage had been set for SA to the victory. But then there was a calm and steady partnership between Trott and Bopara that lit the candle of hope for England. But again when things were looking going the right way it was Trott who fell victim to the inform Imran Tahir. Straightaway after his dismissal South Africans turned things back in their way and all of the 10 Englishmen were sent home for a paltry 171.
South Africa started very well in their reply. Both openers started scoring easily in no hurry. Smith struggled a bit but it was Amla who continued the great run of form and composed a sedate 42 before he edged an inswinger from Broad to his stumps. Graem swann took the ball and along with Michael Yardy started to attack from both ends. Soon after Kallis's dismissal no one did really chip in and wickets started tumbling. Needing 15 with 3 wickets still in hand the English bowlers started building that enormous pressure on Van Wyk and Steyn which lead them fall victim of the deliveries of the day. Final wicket went to Broad and it were England who emerged victorious out of that enthralling encounter. South Africa cheaply refuted to negate their impression of losing so many matches in tense pressure situations. Andrew Straus must have breathed huge sigh of relief as this time there were no miscued hits to put his shaky hands under the ball which would eventually have added to their recent misfortunes in limited overs games.
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