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South Africa v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Durban

Heavy rain halts South Africa's winning run

The Bulletin Andrew McGlashan

November 4, 2005

South Africa 79 for 2 (Kallis 24*, Prince 17*) v New Zealand - No Result
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details
How they were out

Aerobatics from Ashwell Prince as the rain begins to fall © Getty Images

Rain ruined the fourth one-day international in Durban, when the Kingsmead ground was saturated by heavy rain which arrived after 20 overs. Once the weather closed in their was no chance of any further action and the match was called off just before 8pm local time. The washout brings an end to South Africa's run of 12 wins in a row.

South Africa were handily placed when the rain, which had been threatening since the start of play, arrived. New Zealand took their obligatory early wickets, but could not make full use of helpful conditions. Jacques Kallis was showing ominous form on his return to the side after illness before the weather intervened.

New Zealand's new-ball bowling was its usual scattergun mix, but Shane Bond managed to remove AB de Villiers to prevent a flying start from South Africa. Graeme Smith has had a tendency in this series to appear in complete command at the crease, but failing to convert into a substantial score. His off-side play was in top working order and this time he can count himself unfortunate to have been given out against James Franklin.

Kallis has struggled for his best form in recent weeks, he was far from his best during the Super Series (although he wasn't the only one) and has been suffering from a mystery illness for the past few days. However, he showed no ill effects after replacing Herschelle Gibbs and located the middle of the bat from the moment to came to the crease. A trademark straight drive signalled his intent and, although he had to be watchful against a ball that was nipping around, he kept the scoreboard ticking over.

A short-arm pull and a fierce square-cut followed as Kallis took advantage of Fleming's decision to use both his Powerplays in succession and Ashwell Prince also threaded the ball through the infield. Franklin caused occasional moments of unease for both players and Scott Styris kept his end tight, but there was a feeling that the batsmen were about to push on when Durban's infamous weather made a lasting impression on the match.

How they were out

South Africa

AB de Villiers c McCullum b Bond 6 (14 for 1)
Loose prod outside off stump

Graeme Smith lbw b Franklin 22 (52 for 2)
Hint of inswing, heading over the stumps

Andrew McGlashan is editorial assistant of Cricinfo

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