South Africa in West Indies : Second Test ends in a tame draw
Second Test : West Indies vs South Africa at Basseterre in Jun 2010 : Match ends in a tame draw
The first wicket stand between GC Smith and AN Petersen produced 99 runs providing the 12th occasion of a team posting exact 99 runs for the first wicket in the annals of test cricket. The twelve occasions read thus – between WR Brown and JHW Fingleton {Australia vs South Africa at Jo’burg in Feb 1936}, between L Hutton and FA Lowson {England vs South Africa at Leeds in Jul 1951}, between NJ Contractor and P Roy {India vs West Indies at Kanpur in Dec 1958}, between MR Bynoe and CC Hunte {West Indies vs India at Chennai in Jan 1967}, between WM Lawry and RB Simpson {Australia vs India at Adelaide in Dec 1967}, between Sadiq Mohammad and Talat Ali {Pakistan vs England at Lahore in Mar 1973}, between IR Redpath and A Turner {Australia vs West Indies at Brisbane in Nov 1975}, between DL Haynes and PV Simmons {West Indies vs South Africa at Bridgetown in Apr 1992}, between UC Hathurasinghe and RS Mahanama {Sri Lanka vs England at Col-SSC in Mar 1993}, between MJ Slater and MA Taylor {Australia vs England at Brisbane in Nov 1994}, between AB de Villiers and GC Smith {South Africa vs India at Durban in Dec 2006} between and GC Smith and AN Petersen {South Africa vs West Indies at Basseterre in Jun 2010}
It is the third occasion that a team has posted 99 runs for the first wicket in a test innings against West Indies and for the first time against West Indies in West Indies. It is the second time that South African batsmen have posted 99 runs for the first wicket – against India at Durban in Dec 2006 and against West Indies at Basseterre in Jun 2010
GC Smith’s 132 in this test provide the 46th occasion of a South African captain scoring a hundred in a test innings. It was the 19th hundred by GC Smith as a South African captain, With 19 hundreds to his credit, GC Smith shares the record for most hundreds by a captain in the annals of test cricket with RT Ponting of Australia who also has scored 19 hundreds.
GC Smith completed 7000 runs of his test career when he was on 88 during his knock of 132 in this test, At the end of his innings he has an aggregate of 7044 runs. He became the 37th batsman in the annals of test cricket to total 7000 plus runs. GC Smith is the third South African batsman to aggregate 7000 runs after JH Kallis (10956} and G Kirsten {7289}
GC Smith’s 132 in this test represent his 21st test hundred as an opening batsman and only SM Gavaskar {33}, ML Hayden {30} and G Boycott {22} have scored more hundreds than GC Smith as openers in the annals of test cricket.
GC Smith {132} and AN Petersen {52} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings providing the sixth occasion of both the South African openers scoring fifties in a test innings against West Indies. The other five occasions are – G Kirsten {134} and HH Gibbs {51} in South Africa’s second innings at Centurion in Jan 99, GC Smith {132} and HH Gibbs {60} in South Africa’s first innings at Jo’burg in Dec 2003, GC Smith {139} and HH Gibbs {192} in South Africa’s first innings at Centurion in Jan 2004, GC Smith {104} and AB de Villiers {178} in South Africa’s first innings at Bridgetown in Apr 2005,AB de Villiers {114} and GC Smith {126} in South Africa’s first innings at St John’s in Apr 2005
GC Smith’s 132 in this test provide his seventh hundred as captain against West Indies- 132 at Jo’burg in Dec 2003, 139 at Centurion in Jan 2004, 148 at Port of Spain in Apr 2005, 104 at Bridgetown in Apr 2005, 126 at St John’s in Apr 2005, 147 at Durban in Jan 2008 and 132 at Basseterre in Jun 2000. He became the third captain in the annals of test cricket to score seven or more test hundreds against a specific opposition. Others are – DB Bradman of Australia – 10 hundreds vs England and CH Lloyd of West Indies – 07 hundreds vs India
GC Smith seven hundreds against West Indies make him the sixth batsman to score seven or more hundreds against West Indies – The other five are - SM Gavaskar of India {13}, JH Kallis of South Africa {08}, Mohammad Yousuf of Pakistan {07} RT Ponting of Australia {07} and SR Waugh of Australia {07}
JH Kallis {08} and GC Smith {07} are the two South African batsmen to score seven or more hundreds against West Indies
GC Smith and HM Amla added 112 runs for the second wicket providing the 30th occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership against West Indies. This stand also provides the sixth occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the second wicket against West Indies. The six occasions are – 125 runs between AC Hudson and KC Wessels at Bridgetown in Apr 1992, 146 runs between JH Kallis and HH Dippenaar at Georgetown in Mar 2001, 143 runs between AB de Villiers and HH Dippenaar at Bridgetown in Apr 2005, 113* between GC Smith and HH Dippenaar at St John’s in Apr 2005, 199 runs between GC Smith and HM Amla at Durban in Jan 2008 and 112 runs between GC Smith and HM Amla at Basseterre in Jun 2010
JH Kallis’s 110 in this test provide his 35th test hundred and also his eighth against West Indies. His eight hundreds are – 110 at Cape Town n Jan 1999, 158 at Jo’burg in Dec 2003, 177 at Durban in Dec 2003, 130* at Cape Town in Jan 2004, 130* at Centurion in Jan 2004, 109* at Georgetown in Mar 2005, 147 at St John’s in Apr 2005 and 110 at Basseterre in Jun 2010.
JH Kallis with his eight hundreds now has the record of scoring most hundreds by a South African batsman against West Indies and he wrested the record from GC Smith who has seven hundreds to his credit. His seventh hundred was his 132 in this test.
JH Kallis’s eight hundreds against West Indies provide the 25th occasion of a batsman scoring eight or more hundreds against a specific opposition
GC Smith {132}, JH Kallis {110} and AB de Villiers {135*} scored hundreds in this test with which the aggregate of hundreds by South African batsmen in tests swelled to 289 and against West Indies to 36.
GC Smith {132}, JH Kallis {110} and AB de Villiers {135*} scored hundreds in the first innings of this test providing the fifth occasion of three or more South African batsmen scoring hundreds in an innings against West Indies.
GC Smith {132}, JH Kallis {110} and AB de Villiers {135*} scored hundreds in the first innings of this test providing the 12th occasion of three or more South African batsmen scoring hundreds against various oppositions
AB de Villier’s 135 not out in this test represents his tenth test hundreds which are listed thus – 217* vs India at Ahmedabad in Apr 2008, 178 vs West Indies at Bridgetown in Apr 2005, 174 vs England at Leeds in Jul 2008, 163 vs Australia at Cape Town in Mar 2009, 135* vs West Indies at Basseterre in Jun 2010, 114 vs West Indies at St John’s in Apr 2005, 109 vs England at Centurion, 106* vs Australia at Perth in Dec 08, 104* vs Australia at Jo’burg in Feb 2009 and 103* vs West Indies at Durban in Jan 2008
He became the eighth South African batsman to score ten or more hundreds. The complete list read thus – JH Kallis {35}, GC Smith {21}, G Kitsten {21}, DJ Cullinan {14}, HH Gibbs {14}, AG Prince {11}, HH Amla {10} and AB de Villiers {10}
JH Kallis’s 35 hundreds place him third in the list of batsmen who have scored most hundreds in the annals of test cricket. SR Tendulkar {47} and RT Ponting {39} are the other two batsmen who have scored more hundreds than JH Kallis
MV Boucher was dismissed run out for 17 in this test providing the 15th occasion of South African wicket keeper dismissed run out in a test innings. MV Boucher is the first South African wicket keeper to be dismissed run out in a test innings against West Indies
SJ Benn and S Shillingford conceded 124 and 193 runs respectively in this innings providing the 25th and 26th occasion of West Indian bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against South Africa.
S Shillingford returned with bowling figures of 52-4-193-3 in this test providing the most expensive bowling figures in terms of runs by an West Indian bowler against South Africa. The earlier expensive figures was credited to A Sanford who had figures of 38.2-4-170-3 at Durban in Dec 2003
S Shillingford became the first West Indian bowler to bowl 50 plus overs in a test innings against West Indies. He returned with figures of 52.0-3-193-3 in this test
South Africa’s total of 543 for 6 declared in the first innings of this test provide the eighth occasion of South Africa posting a total of 500 plus runs in an innings
JH Kallis and AB de Villiers added 138 runs for the fourth wicket providing the 31st occasion of a three figure partnership posted by South African batsmen in a test innings against West Indies. This stand also provides the eighth occasion of a three figure partnership posted by South African batsmen for the fourth wicket against West Indies
S Chanderpaul celebrated the land mark of his 125th test by scoring 166 in this game, which was his 22nd hundred. He also aggregated 1000 boundary fours and 25 boundary sixes of his one day career. His lone six of the match gave him 25 boundary sixes and the ninth four in his knock gave him 1000 boundary fours. He became the 15th batsman in the annals of test cricket to aggregate 1000 plus boundary fours. He is the third West Indian batsman to earn the distinction of scoring 1000 boundary fours. Others are – BC Lara {1551} and IVA Richards {1051}
S Chanderpaul with his 22 hundreds became the 23rd batsman in the annals of test cricket to score 22 or more hundreds. He is the fourth West Indian batsman to earn this distinction. Others are BC Lara {35}, GS Sobers {26} and IVA Richards {24}.
BP Nash scored his hundred of his test career when he made 114 in this test. His other hundred was 109 against England at Port of Spain in Mar 2009. Thus his 114 in this test represents his highest individual innings
BP Nash was dismissed run out for 114 in this test providing the 99th occasion of a batsman run out after scoring a hundred in the annals of test cricket. His run out dismissal for 114 in this test provides the 15th occasion of a West Indian batsman dismissed in such a manner. He is the second West Indian batsman to be dismissed in such a manner against South Africa, the other being S Chanderpaul for 127 at St John’s in Apr 2005. Apart from these two batsmen, two others – Len Hutton of England {100 at Leeds in Jul 1947} and M Azharuddin {115 at Cape Town in Jan 1997} – have been dismissed run out with a hundred to their credit against South Africa in a test innings.
S Chanderpaul and BP Nash added 220 runs for the fourth wicket in this test providing the 19th occasion of a three figure partnership by West Indian batsmen against South Africa. This stand also represents the ninth occasion of a three figure partnership for the fourth wicket by West Indian batsmen against West Indies. It is interesting to note that SC Chanderpaul is one of the partners in seven partnerships out of these nine partnerships
S Chanderpaul and BP Nash added 220 runs for the fourth wicket in this test providing the third occasion of a 200 plus runs partnership by West Indian batsmen against South Africa. The other two partnerships are – 331 for the second wicket between CH Gayle and RR Sarwan at St John’s in Apr 2005 and 284 runs for the fourth wicket between S Chanderpaul and WW Hinds at Georgetown in Mar 2005.
SC Chanderpaul and DJ Bravo added 100 runs for the fifth wicket in this test providing the 20th occasion of a three figure partnership by West Indian batsmen against South Africa. This stand represents the third three figure stand for the fifth wicket by West Indies batsmen against South Africa. The other two are – 116 runs between BC Lara and CL Hooper at Bridgetown in Mar 2001 and 116 runs between S Chanderpaul and RO Hinds at Georgetown in Mar 2005
West Indian innings contained five fifties – CH Gayle {50}, N Deonarine {65}, S Chanderpaul {166}, BP Nash {114} and DJ Bravo {53} providing the first occasion of five West Indian batsmen scoring fifties in an innings against South Africa. West Indian batsmen have achieved such a feat on 29 occasions which includes two occasions of six batsmen scoring fifties against various oppositions.
DW Steyn {105}, M Morkel {116} and PL Harris {165} conceded 100 plus runs in this test providing the 11th, 12th and 13th occasion of a South African bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against West Indies.
It is the second occasion of three or more South African bowlers conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against West Indies in a test innings, the first occasion being at St John’s in Apr 2005 when SM Pollock {111}, M Ntini {106}, M Zondeki {120} and GC Smith {145} conceded 100 plus runs.
Three or more South African bowlers have conceded 100 plus runs on 31 occasions in a test innings against various oppositions including the one in this test.
PL Harris returned with figures of 62.0-9-165-2 in this game providing the most expensive bowling figures in terms of runs conceded by a South African bowler against West Indies in a test innings. The previous expensive bowling figures was credited to GS Smith who had figures of 43.0-3-145-2 at St John’s in Apr 2005
PL Harris bowled 62 overs in this test providing the 21st occasion of a South African bowler bowling 360 balls in a test innings. He also earned the distinction of becoming the first South African bowler to bowl 62 overs in a test innings against West Indies.
MV Boucher effected 500 dismissals when he caught R Rampaul of M Morkel for 31. It was his 478th catch in tests and coupled with 22 stumpings he effected the 500th dismissal. He became the first wicket keeper to effect 500 dismissals in the annals of test cricket.
MV Boucher with 5154 runs with the willow and 500 dismissals behind the stumps became the first wicket keeper to score 5000 runs and effect 500 dismissals in the annals of test cricket.
PL Harris conceded 165 runs in this test providing the seventh occasion of a South African bowler conceding 150 plus runs in a test innings
West Indies totalled 546 in the first innings providing the third occasion of West Indies scoring 500 plus runs in a test innings against South Africa. The other two occaions are – 747 at St John’s in Apr 2005 and 543 for 5 declared at Georgetown in Mar 2005. West India has gained the first innings lead over South Africa on all the three occasions in which it has scored 500 plus runs
At the end of test, JH Kallis has an aggregate of 11083 runs, 264 wickets and 156 catches, which makes him the only all rounder in the annals of test cricket to score 11000 plus runs, capture 250 plus wickets and pouch 150 plus catches
JH Kallis’s 110 and 62 not out in this test provides the 12th occasion of a South African batsman scoring twin fifties in a test match against West Indies. JH Kallis’s feat also provides the ninth occasion of a South African batsman scoring a hundred and fifty in a test match against West Indies.
JH Kallis’s 110 and 62 not out in this test provides the 12th occasion of his scoring twin fifties in a test match.
The head to head record between West Indies and South Africa at the end of this test read thus – Played 24 : Won by South Africa – 15, Won by West Indies – 03 and Drawn - 06
South Africa in West Indies – JH Kallis becomes the first South African batsman to score eight test hundreds against a specific opposition
JH Kallis’s 110 in this test provide his 35th test hundred and also his eighth against West Indies. His eight hundreds are – 110 at Cape Town n Jan 1999, 158 at Jo’burg in Dec 2003, 177 at Durban in Dec 2003, 130* at Cape Town in Jan 2004, 130* at Centurion in Jan 2004, 109* at Georgetown in Mar 2005, 147 at St John’s in Apr 2005 and 110 at Basseterre in Jun 2010.
JH Kallis with his eight hundreds now has the record of scoring most hundreds by a South African batsman against West Indies and he wrested the record from GC Smith who has seven hundreds to his credit. His seventh hundred was his 132 in this test.
JH Kallis’s eight hundreds against West Indies provide the 25th occasion of a batsman scoring eight or more hundreds against a specific opposition
| No | Batsmen | Team | Opp | Cen |
| 1 | DG Bradman | Aus | Eng | 19 |
| 2 | SM Gavaskar | Ind | Win | 13 |
| 3 | JB Hobbs | Eng | Aus | 12 |
| 4 | GS Sobers | Win | Eng | 10 |
| 5 | SR Waugh | Aus | Eng | 10 |
| 6 | SR Tendulkar | Ind | Aus | 10 |
| 7 | WR Hammond | Eng | Aus | 09 |
| 8 | GS Chappell | Aus | Eng | 09 |
| 9 | DI Gower | Eng | Aus | 09 |
| 10 | RB Richardson | Win | Aus | 09 |
| 11 | BC Lara | Win | Aus | 09 |
| 12 | H Sutcliffe | Eng | Aus | 08 |
| 13 | GA Headley | Win | Eng | 08 |
| 14 | AR Morris | Aus | Eng | 08 |
| 15 | RN Harvey | Aus | SAF | 08 |
| 16 | GS Sobers | Win | Ind | 08 |
| 17 | IVA Richards | Win | Ind | 08 |
| 18 | IVA Richards | Win | Eng | 08 |
| 19 | SM Gavaskar | Ind | Aus | 08 |
| 20 | AR Border | Aus | Eng | 08 |
| 21 | PA de Silva | Srl | Pak | 08 |
| 22 | SR Tendulkar | Ind | Srl | 08 |
| 3 | RT Ponting | Aus | Eng | 08 |
| 24 | RT Ponting | Aus | SAF | 08 |
| 25 | JH Kallis | SAF | Win | 08 |
JH Kallis became the first South African batsman to score eight or more hundreds in tests against West Indies
South Africa in West Indies : South Africa wins the first test by 163 runs
First Test at West Indies vs South Africa at Port of Spain in Jun 2010: South Africa won by 163 runs
West Indies capped NT Pascal and S Shillingford for this test. They became the 284th and 285th cricketers to represent West Indies in test cricket. They also became the 15th and 16th South African cricketers to make their debut in test cricket against West Indies. This is the fourth occasion of West Indies capping two or more cricketers against South Africa in the same test - JC Adams, KCG Benjamin and D Williams at Bridgetown in Apr 1992, D Mohammad and DR Smith at Cape Town in Jan 2004, N Deonarine and DJ Pagon at Georgetown in Mar 2005 and NT Pascal and S Shillingford at Port of Spain in Jun 2010.
South Africa capped LL Tsotobe for this test; He became the 306th cricketer to represent South Africa in tests. He became the 12th South African cricketer to make test debut against West Indies.
AB de Villiers was playing his 100th test innings in this test and he celebrated the occasion by scoring 68 and also sharing a 122 runs partnership for the sixth wicket in the company of AG Prince
AB de Villiers and AG Prince added 122 runs for the sixth wicket in this test providing the 29th occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership in a test innings against West Indies. This stand represents the second occasion of a sixth wicket three figure partnership by South African batsmen against West Indies. The first occasion was the 129 runs stand between AG Prince and MV Boucher at Cape Town in Jan 2008.
AB de Villiers’s 68 in this test represent his 22nd test half century and 31st fifty. AG Prince’s 57 in this test represent his 9th test half century and 20th fifty. MV Boucher’s 69 represent his 33rd test half century and 38th fifty
MV Boucher and DW Steyn added 84 runs for the eighth wicket providing the sixth occasion of South African batsmen positing 50 plus runs partnership for the eighth wicket against West Indies. The other five occasions are – 146 runs between JH Kallis and MV Boucher at Cape Town in Jan 2004, 75 runs between SM Pollock and N Boje at St John’s in Apr 2001, 59* runs between JH Kallis and SM Pollock at St John’s in Apr 2001, 55 runs between L Klusener and MV Boucher at Centurion in Jan 1999 and 50 runs between AJ Hall and SM Pollock at Durban in Dec 2003
84 runs partnership for the eighth wicket between MV Boucher and DW Steyn is a record stand for the eighth wicket by South African batsmen against West Indies in West Indies. The previous best was 75 runs stand between SM Pollock and N Boje at St John’s in Apr 2001
DW Steyn was playing his 50th test innings and celebrated the occasion by completing 500 runs of his test career {516} and also sharing 84 runs partnership for the eighth wicket with MV Boucher
DW Steyn’s dismissal stumped provides the 135th occasion of a South African batsman dismissed stumped in a test innings. DW Steyn has been dismissed stumped on three occasions which read thus – vs New Zealand at Cape Town in Apr 2006 for 13, vs Australia at Durban in Mar 2009 for 7 and vs West Indies at Port of Spain in Jun 2010 for 39. He became the 12th South African batsman to be dismissed stumped on three or more occasions – HJ Tayfield {05}, HB Cameron {04}, G Kirsten {04}, JH Sinclair {04}, LJ Tancred {04}, KG Viljoen {04}, HG Deane {03}, AB de Villiers {03}, HH Gibbs {03}, B Mitchell {03}, DPB Morkel {03} and DW Steyn {03}
DW Steyn is the third batsman to be dismissed stumped in a test innings against West Indies – AA Donald for zero at Bridgetown in Apr 1992, MV Boucher for 18 at Jo’burg in Dec 2003 and DW Steyn for 39 at Port of Spain in Jun 2010
With two dismissals in this game - D Ramdin has taken his aggregate of dismissals against South Africa to eleven. He became the second West Indian wicket keeper to effect ten or more dismissals against South Africa. RD Jacobs is the other wicket keeper with 51 dismissals to his credit
SJ Benn returned with figures of 5 for 120 providing the 29th occasion of a West Indian bowler capturing five or more wickets conceding 100 plus runs. It is the second such occasion for SJ Benn, the first being against Australia at Adelaide in Dec 2009.
SJ Benn became the sixth West Indian bowler to capture five or more wickets in a test innings conceding 100 plus runs on two or more occasions. Others are – FH Edwards {03}, LR Gibbs {03}, AL Valentine {03}, W Ferguson {02} and S Ramadhin {02}
AB de Villiers {68}, AG Prince {57} and MV Boucher {69} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings of this test providing the 12th occasion of three or more South African batsmen scoring fifties in a test innings against West Indies.
At the end of the South African first innings, the number of occasions of South African batsmen scoring half centuries against West Indies stood at 46, while the number of fifties stood at 79.
AB de Villiers {68}, AG Prince {57} and MV Boucher {69} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings of this test providing the second occasion of three South African batsmen scoring half centuries in a test innings against West Indies. The first occasion was witnessed in the South Africa’s second innings at Kingston in Apr 2001 when HH Gibbs {51}, N McKenzie {55} and JH Kallis {51} scored half centuries
SJ Benn’s five for 120 provide the seventh occasion of a West Indian bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against South Africa – CEL Ambrose {6 for 34 at Bridgetown in Apr 1992}. CEL Ambrose {6 for 51}, FA Rose {7 for 84 at Durban in Dec 1998}, CA Walsh {6 for 80 at Centurion in Jan 1999}, CA Walsh {6 for 61 at Port of Spain in Mar 2001}, D Ramnarine {5 for 78 at Bridgetown in Mar 2001} and SJ Benn {5 for 120 at Port of Spain in Jun 2010}
SJ Benn with his 5 for 120 became the first West Indies bowler to capture five wickets conceding 100 plus runs against South Africa. He conceded 120 runs providing the 24th occasion of a West Indies bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against South Africa.
SJ Benn’s 5 for 120 represent the seventh occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings – 5 for 155 vs Australia at Adelaide in Dec 2009, 3 for 154 vs Australia at Bridgetown in Jun 2008, 2 for 146 vs England at Chester-le-Street in May 2009, none for 143 vs England at St John’s in Feb 2009, none for 120 vs Sri Lanka at Providence in Mar 2008, 5 for 120 vs South Africa at Port of Spain in Jun 2010 and 1 for 106 vs England at Bridgetown in Feb 2009
SJ Benn’s 5 for 120 represents the 42nd occasion of a bowler capturing five or more wickets conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against South Africa. Break up of 42 occasions team wise – Australia {12}, England {12}, India {06}, Sri Lanka {05}, New Zealand {02}, Zimbabwe {02}, Bangladesh {01}, Pakistan {01} and West Indies {01}
MV Boucher’s 69 represent his fifth fifty in a test innings against West Indies. The five occasions are – 100 at Centurion in Jan 1999, 52 at Georgetown in Mar 2001, 122* at Cape Town in Jan 2004, 59 at Cape Town in Jan 2008 and 69 at Port of Spain in Jan 2010. He became the seventh South African batsman to score five or more fifties against West Indies. Others are – JH Kallis {18}, HH Gibbs {09}, GC Smith {08}, AB de Villiers {07}, DJ Cullinan {05} and G Kirsten {05}
MV Boucher’s 69 represent his highest individual score against West Indies in West Indies. The previous best was 52 at Georgetown in Mar 2001
AB de Villiers’s 68 represent his seventh fifty against West Indies – 62 at Port of Spain in Apr 2005, 178 at Bridgetown in Apr 2005, 114 at St John’s in Apr 2005, 59 at Port Elizabeth in Dec 2007, 60 at Port Elizabeth in Dec 2007, 103* at Durban in Jan 2008 and 68 at Port of Spain in Jun 2010. He became the fourth South African batsman to score seven or more fifties against West Indies. Others are - JH Kallis {18}, HH Gibbs {09} and GC Smith {08}
AB de Villiers’s 68 represent his highest individual score in a Port of Spain test against West Indies. The previous best was 62 in Apr 2005
AB de Villiers {68}, AG Prince {57} and MV Boucher {69} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings providing the fourth occasion of South African batsmen batting at number six, seven and eight scoring fifties in a test innings against various oppositions. The other three occasions are – RA McLean {81}, JE Cheetham {66} and PNF Mansell {52} in the first innings against Australia at Melbourne in Feb 1953, HR Lance {70}, DT Lindsay {102} and PL van der Merwe {76} in second innings against Australia at Jo’burg in Dec 1966 and JN Rhodes {78}, BM McMillan {84} and DJ Richardson {59} in the first innings at Durban against Australia in Mar 1994.
AB de Villiers {68}, AG Prince {57} and MV Boucher {69} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings providing the first occasion of South African batsmen batting at number six, seven and eight scoring fifties in a test innings against West Indies
AB de Villiers {68}, AG Prince {57} and MV Boucher {69} scored fifties in South Africa’s first innings providing the 21st occasion of batsmen batting at number six, seven and eight scoring fifties in a test innings in the annals of test cricket and the third such occasion against West Indies. The other two occasions are – by England batsmen in second innings at Lord’s in July 1969 {JH Hampshire – 107, APE Knott – 53 and R Illingworth – 113} and by Zimbabwe batsmen in first innings at Harare in Nov 2003 {S Matsikenyeri – 57, T Taibu – 83 and HH Streak – 127 not out} hHHhhhh h
At the end of the first innings of this test DW Steyn has an aggregate of 201 wickets. He became the 57th bowler in the annals of test cricket to aggregate 200 plus wickets. He is the fifth South African bowler to achieve the feat – SM Pollock {421}, M Ntini {390}, AA Donald {330}, JH Kallis {261} and DW Steyn {201}
DW Steyn captured 5 for 29 which represents the 14th occasion of his capturing five or more wickets in a test innings. His figures provide the 224th occasion of a South African bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings. His figures provide the 17th occasion of a South African bowler capturing five or more wickets in an innings against West Indies. It is the second occasion that DW Steyn has captured five or more wickets against West Indies, the first occasion being his 6 for 72 at Durban in Jan 08
DW Steyn’s five for 29 provides the sixth occasion of a South African bowler capturing five or more wickets against West Indies in West Indies. The other five occasions are – 6 for 67 by JH Kallis at Bridgetown in Mar 2001, 6 for 32 by A Nel at Bridgetown in Apr 2005, 6 for 37 by M Ntini at Port of Spain in Apr 2005, 7 for 37 by M Ntini at Port of Spain in Apr 2005 and 5 for 28 by SM Pollock at Kingston in Apr 2001.
DW Steyn’s five for 29 provide the 118th occasion of a bowler capturing five or more wickets against West Indies in West Indies. It also represents the 42nd occasion of a bowler accounting for five or more wickets in a test at Port of Spain.
His figures provide the third occasion of a South African bowler capturing five or more wickets in a Port of Spain test. The other two occasions are - 6 for 37 and 7 for 37 by M Ntini at Port of Spain in Apr 2005
S Shillingford collected the first ball duck in West Indies’s first innings providing the 87th occasion of a batsman suffering such an ignominy in the annals of test cricket. He is the 13th West Indian batsman to collect the first ball duck on debut against various opposition and the second West Indian batsman to suffer such an ignominy against South Africa, the first being LV Garick who collected the first ball duck at Kingston in Apr 2001
S Shillingford is the eighth batsman to collect the first ball duck on debut against South Africa. The complete list read thus – JEP McMaster of England at Cape Town in Mar 1889, WA Hunt of Australia at Adelaide in Jan 1932, RT Simpson of England at Durban in Dec 1948, DJ Murray of New Zealand at Jo’burg in Nov 1994, LV Garick of West Indies at Kingston in Apr 2001, ET Smith of England at Nottingham in Aug 2003, BW Hilfenhaus of Australia at Jo’burg in Feb 2009 and S Shillingford of West Inides at Port of Spain in Jun 2010
West Indies were dismissed for 102 in the first innings of this test providing the 39th occasion of being dismissed all out in a test innings against South Africa. It is their lowest total in a test innings against South Africa. The previous lowest was 121 in first innings at Port Elizabeth in Dec 1998. It is also their lowest total in an innings against South Africa in a test played in West Indies. The previous lowest was 140 in first innings at St John’s in Apr 2001
South Africa has gained the first innings lead on 18 occasions against West Indies including the 250 runs lead it gained in this test. South Africa’s lead of 250 runs in the first innings of this test provides the third occasion of it gaining a first innings lead of 250 plus runs against West Indies. The other two occasions are – 351 runs at Centurion in Jan 1999 and 303 runs at Centurion in Jan 2004. Thus the 250 runs lead in this test represent the highest first innings lead by South Africa against West Indies in a test in West Indies
GC Smith was playing his 75th test as captain when he led South Africa in this test. He is the third captain in the annals of test cricket to lead a country in 75 plus tests. Others are – AR Border {93} and SP Fleming {80}. {Note : GC Smith also captained ICC World Eleven against Australia at Sydney in Oct 2005 which is not considered for the purpose of compiling this particular statistical information}
GC Smith scored 90 in the second innings providing the 25th occasion of his scoring a half century while leading a country. He is the fifth captain in the annals of test cricket to score 25 plus half centuries. Others are – AR Border {36}, SP Fleming {31}, RT Ponting {30} and CH Lloyd {27}
GC Smith’s 90 provides the ninth occasion of a South African captain scoring a ninety against various oppositions. The nine occasions are – HW Taylor {93 vs England at Durban in Feb 1914}, HW Taylor {91 vs England at Durban in Jan 1923}, HG Deane {93 vs England at The Oval in Aug 1929}, TL Goddard {93 vs Australia at Sydney in Feb 1964}, KC Wessels {95* vs India at P Elizabeth in Dec 1992}, KC Wessels {92 vs Sri Lanka at Col-SSC in Sep 1993}, SM Pollock {99* vs Sri Lanka at Centurion in Nov 2002}, GC Smith {94 vs India at Cape Town in Jan 2007} and GC Smith {90 vs West Indies at Port of Spain in Jun 2010}
GC Smith became the third South African captain to score nineties on two occasions, after HW Taylor and KC Wessels. He is the first South African captain to score a ninety against West Indies
GC Smith’s 90 in this test provide the 19th occasion of a captain opening batsman scoring a ninety in a test innings in the annals of test cricket. GC Smith became the fifth captain opening batsman to score two or more nineties in a test innings. Others are – MA Atherton of England {03}, MA Taylor of Australia {03}, HW Taylor of South Africa {02} and KC Wessels of South Africa {02}
MA Atherton of England {95 at The Oval in Aug 1995} and GC Smith of South Africa {90 at Port of Spain in Jun 2010} are the two captains opening batsmen who have scored a ninety in a test innings against West Indies
GC Smith’s 90 provide the 86th occasion of a South African batsman scoring a ninety in a test innings against various oppositions. AG Prince {98 at Cape Town in Jan 2008 and GC Smith {90 at Port of Spain in Jun 2010} are the only two South African batsmen to score nineties in a test innings against West Indies.
GC Smith’s 90 in this test provide the 12th occasion of a batsman scoring a ninety in a test innings against West Indies in a Port of Spain Test. His knock also provide the 15th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a ninety against West Indies in West Indies.
GC Smith took his aggregate of runs as captain to 6306 at the end of this test. AR Border {6623} and RT Ponting {6107} are the other two captains who have scored 6000 plus runs in the annals of test cricket
SJ Benn returned with match figures of 8 for 194 in this test to provide the fourth occasion of a West Indian bowler capturing eight wickets in a test against South Africa. The other three occasions are – CEL Ambrose {8 for 79 ay Port Elizabth in Dec 1992}, CEL Ambrose {8 for 81 at Bridgetown in Apr 1992} and CA Walsh {8 for 108 at Port of Spain in Mar 2001}
MV Boucher’s aggregate of dismissals at the end of this test stood at 498 {476 catches and 22 stumpings}. He requires two more dismissals to effect 500 dismissals to become the first wicket keeper in the annals of test cricket to achieve the milestone
DW Steyn returned with figures of 8 for 94 in this test which represent his best match bowling figures against West Indies. The other occasion of his capturing eight wickets in a test against West Indies was – 8 for 104 at Cape Town in Jan 2008.
West Indies was dismissed all out for 102 and 293 in this test providing the 22nd occasion of it being dismissed all out in both innings of a test match against South Africa. Of these 22 occasions, West Indies has won three tests, drawn four test and lost 15 tests
South Africa won this test by 163 runs providing the fourth occasion of South Africa winning a test with 150 plus runs margin against West Indies. The other three occasions were – by 351 runs at Centurion in Jan 1999, by 189 runs at Jo’burg in Dec 2003 and by 178 runs at Port Elizabeth in Dec 1998. Thus the 163 runs win in this test represent South Africa first ever win by 150 plus runs against West Indies in West Indies
South Africa in West Indies – Teams which have won a one day game by one wicket margin
South Africa won the final one day game against West Indies by one wicket providing the 39th occasion of a team winning a game by one wicket margin in the history of one day games. The following table lists out all such occasions
| No | Winner | BR | Target | Opp | Ground | Date |
| 1 | Eng | 3 | 182 | v Win | Leeds | 05.09.73 |
| 2 | Win | 2 | 267 | v Pak | Birmingham | 11.06.75 |
| 3 | NZl | 2 | 204 | v Win | Christchurch | 06.02.80 |
| 4 | Win | 7 | 107 | v Pak | Brisbane | 16.01.82 |
| 5 | Win | 5 | 178 | v Pak | Adelaide | 28.01.84 |
| 6 | Pak | 0 | 214 | v NZl | Multan | 07.12.84 |
| 7 | Pak | 0 | 246 | v Ind | Sharjah | 18.04.86 |
| 8 | Pak | 1 | 274 | v Aus | Perth | 02.01.87 |
| 9 | Eng | 3 | 214 | v Pak | Birmingham | 25.05.87 |
| 10 | Pak | 0 | 217 | v Win | Lahore | 16.10.87 |
| 11 | Eng | 32 | 174 | v Win | Birmingham | 23.05.91 |
| 12 | Win | 15 | 216 | v Pak | Sharjah | 17.10.91 |
| 13 | Aus | 3 | 197 | v NZl | Christchurch | 21.03.93 |
| 14 | NZl | 1 | 233 | v Pak | Christchurch | 17.12.95 |
| 15 | Aus | 0 | 173 | v Win | Sydney | 01.01.96 |
| 16 | Win | 5 | 244 | v NZl | Kingston | 26.03.96 |
| 17 | Win | 1 | 267 | v Eng | Bridgetown | 01.04.98 |
| 18 | Srl | 2 | 303 | v Eng | Adelaide | 23.01.99 |
| 19 | Eng | 22 | 132 | v Zim | Bulawayo | 18.02.00 |
| 20 | Zim | 1 | 284 | v Ind | Jodhpur | 08.12.00 |
| 21 | Zim | 8 | 274 | v NZl | Auckland | 07.01.01 |
| 22 | Win | 8 | 241 | v Zim | Brisbane | 13.01.01 |
| 23 | Zim | 2 | 275 | v Ind | Faridabad | 07.03.02 |
| 24 | Ind | 1 | 200 | v NZl | Auckland | 11.01.03 |
| 25 | Win | 20 | 145 | v Ban | Kingstown | 15.05.04 |
| 26 | Aus | 5 | 247 | v RSA | Durban | 10.03.06 |
| 27 | RSA | 1 | 435 | v Aus | Johannesburg | 12.03.06 |
| 28 | Net | 2 | 205 | v Can | Benoni | 01.12.06 |
| 29 | NZl | 0 | 225 | v Srl | Queenstown | 31.12.06 |
| 30 | Ken | 6 | 285 | v Ire | Nairobi (R) | 02.02.07 |
| 31 | Ban | 16 | 245 | v Zim | Harare | 10.02.07 |
| 32 | NZl | 3 | 347 | v Aus | Hamilton | 20.02.07 |
| 33 | RSA | 10 | 210 | v Srl | Providence | 28.03.07 |
| 34 | Eng | 1 | 301 | v Win | Bridgetown | 21.04.07 |
| 35 | Ken | 82 | 168 | v Ber | Nairobi (G) | 28.10.07 |
| 36 | Win | 0 | 236 | v Srl | Port of Spain | 10.04.08 |
| 37 | NZl | 0 | 246 | v Eng | The Oval | 25.06.08 |
| 38 | Ban | 6 | 222 | v Zim | Chittagong | 05.11.09 |
| 39 | RSA | 2 | 253 | v Win | Port of Spain | 03.06.10 |
It is interesting to note that West Indies holds the record for winning most games by one wicket margin and also the record for losing the most games by one wicket margin. It has won nine games and lost seven games
| No | Winner | BR | Target | Opp | Ground | Date |
| 1 | Win | 2 | 267 | v Pak | Birmingham | 11.06.75 |
| 2 | Win | 7 | 107 | v Pak | Brisbane | 16.01.82 |
| 3 | Win | 5 | 178 | v Pak | Adelaide | 28.01.84 |
| 4 | Win | 15 | 216 | v Pak | Sharjah | 17.10.91 |
| 5 | Win | 5 | 244 | v NZl | Kingston | 26.03.96 |
| 6 | Win | 1 | 267 | v Eng | Bridgetown | 01.04.98 |
| 7 | Win | 8 | 241 | v Zim | Brisbane | 13.01.01 |
| 8 | Win | 20 | 145 | v Ban | Kingstown | 15.05.04 |
| 9 | Win | 0 | 236 | v Srl | Port of Spain | 10.04.08 |
| No | Winner | BR | Target | Opp | Ground | Date |
| 1 | Eng | 3 | 182 | v Win | Leeds | 05.09.73 |
| 2 | NZl | 2 | 204 | v Win | Christchurch | 06.02.80 |
| 3 | Pak | 0 | 217 | v Win | Lahore | 16.10.87 |
| 4 | Eng | 32 | 174 | v Win | Birmingham | 23.05.91 |
| 5 | Aus | 0 | 173 | v Win | Sydney | 01.01.96 |
| 6 | Eng | 1 | 301 | v Win | Bridgetown | 21.04.07 |
| 7 | RSA | 2 | 253 | v Win | Port of Spain | 03.06.10 |
South Africa in West Indies – Five-Nil one day series victories
South Africa won its one day series against West Indies 5-0 providing the 24th occasion of a team winning one day series 5-0 in the history of one day games. All the 24 occasions are listed below
| No | Team | Mat | Opposition | Venue | Series |
| 1 | West Indies | 5 | v India | India | 1983-84 |
| 2 | West Indies | 5 | v New Zealand | West Indies | 1984-85 |
| 3 | West Indies | 5 | v Pakistan | West Indies | 1987-88 |
| 4 | West Indies | 5 | v India | West Indies | 1988-89 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 5 | v West Indies | New Zealand | 1999-00 |
| 6 | England | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2001-02 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2002-03 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 5 | v Bangladesh | Pakistan | 2003 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 5 | v New Zealand | Pakistan | 2003-04 |
| 10 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2004 |
| 11 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v South Africa | Sri Lanka | 2004 |
| 12 | Australia | 5 | v New Zealand | New Zealand | 2004-05 |
| 13 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2004-05 |
| 14 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v England | England | 2006 |
| 15 | Bangladesh | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | 2006-07 |
| 16 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | South Africa | 2007-08 |
| 17 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Pakistan | 2007-08 |
| 18 | Pakistan | 5 | v Bangladesh | Pakistan | 2007-08 |
| 19 | Australia | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2008 |
| 20 | India | 5 | v England | India | 2008-09 |
| 21 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2008-09 |
| 22 | Zimbabwe | 5 | v Kenya | Kenya | 2009-09 |
| 23 | Australia | 5 | v Pakistan | Australia | 2009-10 |
| 24 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2010 |
West Indies and Zimbabwe are the two teams to lose the series 5-0 on five or more occasions. Zimbabwe holds the record of losing most series {six} while West Indies have lost five series
| No | Team | Mat | Opposition | Venue | Series |
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | v West Indies | New Zealand | 1999-00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2004-05 |
| 3 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | South Africa | 2007-08 |
| 4 | Australia | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2008 |
| 5 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2010 |
| 1 | England | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2001-02 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2002-03 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2004 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | 2006-07 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Pakistan | 2007-08 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2008-09 |
South Africa is the only team to win the series 5-0 against West Indies on three occasions. Australia and New Zealand are the other two teams to win the series 5-0 against West Indies
| No | Team | Mat | Opposition | Venue | Series |
| 1 | Australia | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2008 |
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | v West Indies | New Zealand | 1999-00 |
| 1 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2004-05 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | South Africa | 2007-08 |
| 3 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2010 |
Pakistan holds the record of winning the most series by 5-0 margin. West Indies {04} and Sri Lanka {03} have won the series on four occasions, while Australia {03} and South Africa {03} have won the series on three occasions
| No | Team | Mat | Opposition | Venue | Series |
| 1 | Pakistan | 5 | v Bangladesh | Pakistan | 2003 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 5 | v Bangladesh | Pakistan | 2007-08 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 5 | v New Zealand | Pakistan | 2003-04 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2002-03 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Pakistan | 2007-08 |
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v England | England | 2006 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v South Africa | Sri Lanka | 2004 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2004 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 5 | v Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | 2008-09 |
| 1 | West Indies | 5 | v India | India | 1983-84 |
| 2 | West Indies | 5 | v India | West Indies | 1988-89 |
| 3 | West Indies | 5 | v New Zealand | West Indies | 1984-85 |
| 4 | West Indies | 5 | v Pakistan | West Indies | 1987-88 |
| 1 | Australia | 5 | v New Zealand | New Zealand | 2004-05 |
| 2 | Australia | 5 | v Pakistan | Australia | 2009-10 |
| 3 | Australia | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2008 |
| 1 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2004-05 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | South Africa | 2007-08 |
| 3 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2010 |
West Indies is the only team to win the series 5-0 on four occasions and lose the series 5-0 on five occasions
| No | Team | Mat | Opposition | Venue | Series |
| 1 | West Indies | 5 | v India | India | 1983-84 |
| 2 | West Indies | 5 | v India | West Indies | 1988-89 |
| 3 | West Indies | 5 | v New Zealand | West Indies | 1984-85 |
| 4 | West Indies | 5 | v Pakistan | West Indies | 1987-88 |
| 1 | New Zealand | 5 | v West Indies | New Zealand | 1999-00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2004-05 |
| 3 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | South Africa | 2007-08 |
| 4 | Australia | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2008 |
| 5 | South Africa | 5 | v West Indies | West Indies | 2010 |
South Africa in West Indies – Hosts lose one day series by 5-0 margin
Fifth one day game – West Indies vs South Africa at Port of Spain on 03.06.10 : South Africa won by one wicket
S Chanderpaul completed 1500 runs against West Indies when he was on 39 during his knock of 67 in this game. At the end of the game his aggregate stood at 1528. He became the first West Indian batsman to total 1500 runs against South Africa.
SC Chanderpaul became the second batsman to aggregate 1500 plus runs in West Indies-South Africa one day series. JH Kallis with 1662 runs to his credit is the other batsman
SC Chanderpaul scored 67 in this game which was his 12th half century against South Africa. He now holds the record for most half centuries jointly with JH Kallis in West Indies-South Africa one day series. JH Kallis scored 57 in this game which was his 12th half century against West Indies
SC Chanderpaul’s 67 in this game represents his 13th fifty against South Africa {01 century and 12 half centuries}
SC Chanderpaul’s fifty {67) in this game represents his 59th one day half century and 70th fifty. He became the third West Indian batsman to score 70 plus fifties. Others are BC Lara {82} and DL Haynes {74}.
BC Lara {63}, S Chanderpaul {59} and DL Haynes {57} are the three West Indian batsman to score 50 plus half centuries in one day games.
MV Boucher became the second fieldsman in the history of one day games to pouch 400 catches. AC Gikchirst is the other fieldsman with 417 catches to his credit. MV Boucher’s 400 catches break up is 399 catches as a wicket keeper and one catch as a fieldsman, while AC Gilchrist’s 417 catches are held when he was the wicket keeper.
DM Bravo was caught by MV Boucher in this game and it was the first catch taken by MV Boucher when he was not keeping the wickets.
CH Gayle was caught by GC Smith which game him his 70th catch as captain in one day games. He held one more catch to dismiss KA Pollard of JH Kallis for 25 to take his number of catches to 71; GC Smith became the sixth captain to pouch 70 plus catches in one day games. Others are – SP Fleming {106}, RT Ponting {106}, AR Border {103}, M Azharuddin {83} and MS Dhoni {72}
At the end of this game, SC Chanderpaul and DL Haynes share the second place with 8648 runs amongst the most run getters for West Indies in one day games. BC Lara with 10348 runs holds the first place.
N Deonarine’s 53 not out in this game represents his fourth one day fifty – 65* vs Zimbabwe at Providence on 06.03.00, 57 vs Ireland at Kingston on 15.04.10, 53* vs South Africa at Port of Spain on 03.06.00 and 53 vs Australia at Brisbane on 14.02.10
SC Chanderpaul’s 67 and N Deonarine’s 53 not out represent the 52nd and 53rd occasion of a West Indian batsman scoring a fifty against South Africa.
JH Kallis scored 57 in this game which represents his 16th fifty against South Africa {04 centuries and 12 half centuries}
JH Kallis with his 57 in this game scored his 95th one day fifty which places him fourth in the list of batsmen who have scored most fifties in one day games. SR Tendulkar {139}, RT Ponting {107} and ST Jayasuriya {96} have scored more fifties than JH Kallis
At the end of this game, JH Kallis and RT Ponting with 78 half centuries to their credit share the fourth place jointly in the list of batsmen who have scored most half centuries in one day games. AR Border {93}, Inzamam-ul-Huq {83} and R Dravid {82} are the other batsmen who have scored more half centuries than JH Kallis and RT Ponting.
JH Kallis {57} and JP Duminy {51} scored fifties in this game which provides the 72nd and 73rd occasion of a South African batsman scoring a fifty against West Indies in one day games.
JH Kallis scored his ninth fifty on away soil against West Indies when he made 57 in this game. He became the sixth batsman in the history of one day games to score nine more fifties on away soil against a specific opposition. Others are – IVA Richards of West Indies vs Sri Lanka {21}, DL Haynes of West Indies vs Australia {14}, M Azharuddin of India vs Sri Lanka {09}, BC Lara of West Indies vs Australia {09} and ME Waugh of Australia vs New Zealand {09}
JH Kallis’s 57 in this game was his 16th fifty against West Indies. He became the only South African in the list of batsmen who have scored 16 or more fifties against a specific opposition. There are 18 such occasions in the history of one day games.
JP Duminy’s 51 in this game represent his seventh one day half century and eighth fifty. It was his second fifty against West Indies, the first being his 79* at Centurion on 20.01.08.
SC Chanderpaul {67} and JH Kallis {57} scored fifties in this game while batting at number three providing the fifth occasion of batsmen scoring fifties while batting at number three in West Indies-South Africa one day series
JH Kallis’s 57 in this game represent his 50th half century while batting at number three. He became the second batsman in the history of one day games to score fifty half centuries while batting at number three. RT Ponting has scored 71 half centuries at number three.
JH Kallis completed 5000 one day runs while batting at number three when he was on 38 during his knock of 57 in this game. His aggregate at the end of the game stood at 5019. He is the second batsman in the history of one day games to total 5000 plus runs while batting at number three. RT Ponting has scored 7913 runs at number three.
South Africa won this game with two balls to spare providing the fifth occasion of South Africa winning a game with single digit balls to spare. It was the second occasion that South Africa has won the game against West Indies with two balls to spare. The first occasion was at Johannesburg on 04.02.04 when South Africa had won by four wickets.
South Africa won this game by one wicket providing the very first occasion of South Africa winning a game by one wicket margin against West Indies
South Africa won this game by one wicket providing the 39th occasion of a team winning a game by one wicket margin in the history of one day games It was the third one wicket win for South Africa in one day games. The other two are – vs Australia at Jo’burg on 12.03.06 and vs Sri Lanka at Providence on 28.03.07
South Africa won this game with two balls to spare providing the sixth occasion of a team winning a game with two balls to spare in the history of one day games. The complete list read thus - Netherlands winning the game against Canada at Benoni on 01.12.06, New Zealand winning the game against West Indies at Christchurch on 06.02.89, South Africa winning the game against West Indies at Port of Spain on 03.06.10, Sri Lanka winning the game against England at Adelaide on 23.01.99, West Indies winning the game against Pakistan at Birmingham on 11.06.75 and Zimbabwe winning the game against India at Faridabad on 07.03.02
South Africa won the series 5-0 providing the 24th occasion of a team winning all the five matches in a series.
West Indies has lost five series by 5-0 margin – vs New Zealand in New Zealand 1999-00, vs South Africa in West Indies 2004-05, vs South Africa in South Africa 2007-08, vs Australia in West Indies 2008 and vs South Africa in West Indies 2010.
Zimbabwe holds the record of losing most series by 5-0 margin. It has lost six series. Zimbabwe and West Indies are the two teams to lose five or more one day series by 5-0 margin.
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South Africa in West Indies : List of one day games won on the last ball of the match
South Africa won the fourth one day game against West Indies at Roseau on 30.05.10 providing the 31st occasion of a team winning a one day game of the last ball of the match.
West Indies set a target of 304 in this game which was achieved by South Africa providing the second occasion of target in excess of 300 being set when the game was on the last ball of the match. The first such occasion was witnessed at Ahmedabad on 12.04.05 when India set a target of 316 for Pakistan. Pakistan reached the target on the last ball to win the match by three wickets. This game was a 48 overs a side.
The following table shows the 31 occasions of a team winning an one day game on the last ball of the match.
| No | Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opp | Ground | Date |
| 1 | Eng | 3 wkts | 209 | 35.0x8 | v Pak | Sahiwal | 23.12.77 |
| 2 | Aus | 2 wkts | 140 | 35.0 | v Win | Castries | 12.04.78 |
| 3 | Win | 4 wkts | 128 | 40.0 | v Pak | Karachi | 21.11.80 |
| 4 | Pak | 1 wkt | 214 | 35.0 | v NZl | Multan | 07.12.84 |
| 5 | Aus | 2 wkts | 178 | 50.0 | v Eng | Sharjah | 24.03.85 |
| 6 | Eng | 5 wkts | 230 | 37.0 | v Win | Trinidad | 04.03.86 |
| 7 | Pak | 1 wkt | 246 | 50.0 | v Ind | Sharjah | 18.04.86 |
| 8 | Pak | 1 wkt | 217 | 50.0 | v Win | Lahore | 16.10.87 |
| 9 | Win | 3 wkts | 215 | 50.0 | v Eng | Kingston | 03.03.90 |
| 10 | Eng | 4 wkts | 224 | 48.0 | v Ind | Jaipur | 18.01.93 |
| 11 | Aus | 1 wkt | 173 | 43.0 | v Win | Sydney | 01.01.96 |
| 12 | NZl | 5 wkts | 259 | 50.0 | v Zim | Dhaka | 24.10.98 |
| 13 | RSA | 2 wkts | 160 | 27.0 | v Win | Jo’burg | 22.01.99 |
| 14 | RSA | 2 wkts | 192 | 40.0 | v NZl | Napier | 26.03.99 |
| 15 | Pak | 2 wkts | 196 | 49.0 | v Ind | Brisbane | 10.01.00 |
| 16 | Zim | 2 wkts | 223 | 50.0 | v RSA | Durban | 02.02.00 |
| 17 | RSA | 3 wkts | 257 | 50.0 | v NZl | Cape Town | 04.11.00 |
| 18 | Win | 3 wkts | 201 | 50.0 | v RSA | Kingston | 28.04.01 |
| 19 | Win | 4 wkts | 292 | 50.0 | v NZl | Kingstown | 16.06.02 |
| 20 | RSA | 2 wkts | 239 | 49.0 | v Win | Col-SSC | 13.09.02 |
| 21 | Win | 4 wkts | 284 | 50.0 | v Ind | Jamshedpur | 06.11.02 |
| 22 | Pak | 3 wkts | 316 | 48.0 | v Ind | Ahmedabad | 12.04.05 |
| 23 | Zim | 2 wkts | 237 | 50.0 | v Ban | Harare | 02.08.06 |
| 24 | NZl | 1 wkt | 225 | 50.0 | v Srl | Queenstown | 31.12.06 |
| 25 | Sco | 3 wkts | 281 | 50.0 | v Ire | Nairobi-G | 30.01.07 |
| 26 | RSA | 2 wkts | 249 | 50.0 | v NZl | Durban | 25.11.07 |
| 27 | Win | 1 wkt | 236 | 50.0 | v Srl | Trinidad | 10.04.08 |
| 28 | NZl | 1 wkt | 246 | 50.0 | v Eng | The Oval | 25.06.08 |
| 29 | NZl | 2 wkts | 182 | 50.0 | v Aus | Perth | 01.02.09 |
| 30 | Aus | 2 wkts | 206 | 50.0 | v Pak | Centurion | 30.09.09 |
| 31 | RSA | 7 wkts | 304 | 50.0 | v Win | Roseau | 30.05.10 |
South Africa in West Indies – Visitors win the fourth one day game – Both team score 300 plus runs
Fourth one day – West Indies vs South Africa at Rouseau on 30.05.10. South Africa won by seven wickets
This is a game in which both the teams scored 300 runs. Batting first West Indies posted 303 for 6 in 50.0 overs. South Africa replied with 304 for 3 in 50.0 overs to win the match by seven wickets
This game was won on the last ball of the match providing the 31st occasion of a one day game won on the last ball
West Indies set a target of 304 in this game which was achieved by South Africa providing the first occasion of target in excess of 300 being set when the game was on the last ball of the match. This is the second occasion of a target of 300 plus runs were set in this category of statistics. The first occasion of India setting a target of 316 for Pakistan at Ahmedabad on 12.04.05 which was achieved by Pakistan of the last ball of the match
South Africa and West Indies share the record for winning most games on the last ball of the match. Both the teams have won six games.
South Africa’s six wins read thus – vs West Indies by two wickets at Jo’burg on 22.01.99, vs New Zealand by two wickets at Napier on 26.03.99, vs New Zealand by three wickets at Cape Town on 04.11.00, vs West Indies by two wickets at Col-SSC on 13.09.02, vs New Zealand by two wickets at Durban on 26.11.07 and vs West Indies by seven wickets at Roseau on 30.05.10
West Indies’s six wins read thus – vs Pakistan by four wickets at Karachi on 21.11.80, vs England by three wickets at Kingston on 03.03.90, vs South Africa by three wickets at Kingston on 28.04.01, vs New Zealand by four wickets at Kingstown on 16.06.02, vs India by four wickets at Jamshedpur on 06.11.02 and vs Sri Lanka by one wicket at Trinidad on 10.04.08
West Indies lost this game after posting 303 for 6 providing the 54th occasion of a team losing a game after posting 300 plus runs. West Indies has lost the game on eight occasions after posting 300 plus runs including this game. It was their second defeat against South Africa – the first occasion was at Jo’burg on 04.02.04. West Indies posted 302 for 4 and South Africa won the match by six wickets
West Indies scored 303 for 6 and South Africa scored 304 for 3 in this game providing the 52nd occasion of both teams scoring 300 plus runs in the history of one day games.
DM Richard’s 59 in this game provides the 50th occasion of a West Indian batsman scoring a fifty against South Africa in one day games. S Chanderpaul’s 66 in this game provide the 51st occasion.
SC Chanderpaul’s 66 in this game represent his 58th one day half century and 69th one day fifty. DM Richards’s 59 is his second one day half century.
South African innings contained three fifties – HM Amla {129}, JH Kallis {57} and AB de Villiers {51*} – providing the fifth occasion of South African batsmen scoring three or more fifties in an innings against West Indies.
HM Amla and JH Kallis added 119 runs for the second wicket in this game providing the 164th occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership in one day games. This stand represents the 32nd occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the second wicket in one day games.
This stand represents the 16th occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership against West Indies in one day games. This stand represents the sixth occasion of South African batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the second wicket against West Indies in one day games. The six occasions are – 179 runs between HH Gibbs and JH Kallis at St John’s on 02.05.01, 102 runs between JH Kallis and GC Smith at Jo’burg on 04.02.04, 194 runs between HH Dippenaar and JH Kallis at Bridgetown on 11.05.05, 170 runs between AB de Villiers and JH Kallis at St George’s on 10.04.07, 175 runs between HH Gibbs and JH Kallis at J0’burg on 03.02.08 and 119 runs between HM Amla and JH Kallis at Roseau on 30.05.10. It is interesting to note that on all these six occasions, JH Kallis is one of the partners.
HM Amla’s 129 in this game represent the 15th occasion of a South African batsman scoring a hundred against West Indies in one day games. His knock also represents the 94th occasion of a South African batsman scoring a hundred against various oppositions.
HM Amla registered his third one day hundred when he scored 129 in this game. His other two hundreds are – 140 vs Bangladesh at Benoni on 09.11.08 and 102 vs India at North Sound on 22.05.10
South Africa in West Indies – Visitors win the third one dayer
Third one day game between West Indies and South Africa at Roseau on 28.05.10: South Africa won by 67 runs
JH Kallis hit a six in his knock of 31 in this game which gave him an aggregate of 20 sixes against West Indies. He became the second South African batsman to have an aggregate of 20 plus sixes after HH Gibbs who has a total of 25 sixes to his credit.
JH Kallis has an aggregate of 1554 runs at the end of this game. He is the first batsman to compete 1500 runs in South Africa-West Indies one day series.
AB de Villiers was run out for 70 in this game providing the 42nd occasion of a South African batsman dismissed run out after scoring a fifty in one day games. It was the third such dismissal for AB de Villers – the other two being – vs Australia for 92 at Basaterre on 24.03.07 and vs Zimbabwe for 63 at Bulawayo on 22.08.07. He became the sixth South African batsman to be dismissed run out after scoring a fifty. The others are – G Kirsten {09}, WJ Cronje {06}, HH Gibbs {05}, JH Kallis {04} and DJ Cullinan {03}
AB de Villiers is the only South African wicket keeper batsman to be dismissed run out after scoring a fifty on two occasions – vs Zimbabwe for 63 at Bulawayo on 22.08.07 and for 70 vs West Indies at Roseau on 28.05.10.
AB de Villiers run for 70 in this game provide the 44th occasion of a wicket keeper batsman dismissed run out after scoring a fifty in one day games. He became the ninth wicket keeper to be dismissed in such a manner on two or more occasions. Others are – KC Sangakkara {06}, R Dravid {04}, A Flower {04}, RS Kaluwitharana {04}, AJ Stewart {04}, AC Gilchrist {02}, BJ Haddin {02} and BRM Taylor {02}
GC Smith was playing his 150th one day innings in this game. He became the eighth South African batsman to play 150 plus one day innings. Others are – JH Kallis {287}, HH Gibbs {240}, JN Rhodes {240}, MV Boucher {217}, SM Pollock {205}, G Kirsten {185} and WJ Cronje {175}
South Africa was all out for 224 in this game providing the eight occasion of it being dismissed all out against West Indies. Of these eight occasions, it has won three games – at Bloemfontein on 05.02.99, at Port of Spain on 12.05.01 and at Roseau on 28.05.10.
West Indies were dismissed for 157 in this game providing the third occasion of both the teams dismissed all out in West Indies-South Africa one day series. All such occasions are listed thus – South Africa {273} and West Indies {159} at Bloemfontein on 05.02.99, South Afiica {190} and West Indies {137} at Port of Spain on 12.05.01, South Africa {224} and West Indies {157} at Roseau on 28.05.10
West Indies has been dismissed all out by South Africa on 23 occasions including this game. The total number of occasions on which both the teams have been dismissed all out in West Indies-South Africa one day series is 31 which includes the two occasions of both the teams all out in this game
M Morkel captured 4 for 21 in this game providing the 100th occasion of a South African bowler capturing four or more wickets in one day games. South Africa became the eighth team in the history of one day game to have bowlers capturing four or more wickets on 100 plus occasions. The complete list read thus –Australia {178}, Pakistan {162}, West Indies {136}, India {125}, England {113}, Sri Lanka {110}, New Zealand {100} and South Africa {100}
M Morkel’s 4 for 21 in this game represent the tenth occasion of a South African bowler capturing four or more wickets against South Africa. M Morkel’s 4 for 21 provides the second occasion of his capturing four or more wickets against West Indies, the first occasion being his 4 for 36 at Cape Town n 29.01.08. He became the third South African bowler to capture four plus wickets on two occasions against West Indies. Other two bowlers are – JH Kallis {5 for 30 at Dhaka on 01.11.98 and 4 for 22 at Bridgetown on 09.05.01} and SM Pollock {6 for 35 at East London on 24.01.99 and 4 for 26 at Port Elizabeth on 28.01.04}
M Morkel’s 4 for 21 in this game represent his career best bowling figures. His previous best was 4 for 36 at Cape Town n 29.01.08
South Africa in West Indies : Visitors win the second one dayer : JH Kallis makes his 300th one day appearance
Second One day game – West Indies vs South Africa at North Sound on 24.05.10 : South Africa won by 17 runs
JH Kallis was making his 300th appearance in one day games. He became the 15th cricketer to appear in 300 plus one day games. He is the second South African cricketer to appear in 300 plus one day games after SM Pollock who has played 303 one day games
HM Amla scored 92 in this game providing the 43rd occasion of a South African batsman scoring ninety in one day games. He became the third South African batsman to score ninety against West Indies. The others are – WJ Cronje {94 at Lahore on 03.11.97} and JH Kallis {95* at Centurion on 01.02.04}.
HM Amla’s 92 represent the 20th occasion of a South African opening batsman registering a ninety in one day game. He became the first South African opening batsman to score a ninety against West Indies. His knock of 92 in this game represents the second occasion of his scoring ninety, the first occasion being his 97 against Australia at Perth on 30.01.09. Both his nineties have come when he was opening the innings.
HM Amla’s 92 represent the 417th occasion of a batsman scoring a ninety in one day games and also the 47th occasion of a batsman scoring a ninety against West Indies.
JH Kallis celebrated his 300th one day appearance by scoring 85 in this game. It was his 76th half century and his 93rd fifty in one day games, Others to score 90 plus fifties in one day games are – SR Tendulkar {139}, RT Ponting {107}, ST Jayasuriya {96}, R Dravid {94}, SC Ganguly {94}, Inzamam-ul-Haq {93}.
JH Kallis is the fifth batsman in one day games to score 75 or more half centuries – SR Tendulkar {93}, Inzamam-ul-Haq {83}, R Dravid {82}, RT Ponting {78| and JH Kallis {76}
JH Kallis’s aggregate runs in ODI against West Indies at the end of this game stood at 1523. He became the sixth batsman to score 1500 runs against West Indies – Javed Miandad of Pakistan {1930}, ME Waugh of Australia {1708}, Rameez Raja of Pakistan {1624}, SR Tendulkar of India {1571}, AR Border of Australia {1546} and JH Kallis of South Africa {1523}.
JH Kallis’s 85 in this game was his 14th fifty against West Indies. He shares the joint second place with RT Ponting and ME Waugh amonst the batsmen who have scored most fifties against West Indies. SR Tendulkar has scored more fifties {15} than JH Kallis, RT Ponting and ME Waugh.
JH Kallis’s 85 in this game was his 10th half century against West Indies in one day gmaes. He is the seventh batsman to score ten or more half centuries against West Indies – Inzamamu-Haq {13}, Javed Miadad {12}, RT Ponting {12}, SC Ganguly {11}, SR Tendulkar {11}, ME Waugh {11} and JH Kallis {10}
South Africa’s 300 for 5 in this game provide the 39th occasion of South Africa posting a total of 300 plus runs in one day games. It also provides the third occasion of South Africa posting a total of 300 plus runs against West Indies. The other two occasions are – 310 for 6 at Johannesburg on 04.02.04 and 356 for 4 at St George’s on 10.04.07
West Indian innings contained three fifties in this game – DM Richards {51}, DJ Bravo {74} and DJ Sammy {58*} – providing the 29th occasion of three West Indian batsmen scoring fifties in an one day innings. This is the second such occasion against South Afirca – the first occasion was at Centurion on 01.02.04 when SC Chanderpaul {92}, RR Sarwan {77} and BC Lara {59*} scored fifties
Three West Indian batsmen – D Ramdin, R Rampaul and NO Miller – were run out in this game providing the fifth occasion of three West Indian batsmen dismissed run out against South Africa in one day games.
NO Miller collected his first ball duck with a run out providing the 15th occasion of a West Indies batsman run out first ball without scoring. NO Miller is the second West Indian batsman to suffer such an ignominy against South Africa, the first being DBL Powell at Durban on 01.02.08.
NO Miller’s first ball duck in this game provide the 19th occasion of West Indies batsman collecting the first ball duck against South Africa.
DJ Sammy scored 58 not out while batting at number nine in this game providing the 27th occasion of a batsman at number nine scoring a fifty in one day games. DJ Sammy became the fourth West Indian batsman to achieve such a feat – MA Holding – 64 vs Australia at Perth on 05.02.84, NAM McLean – 50* vs Zimbabwe at Canterbury on 11.07.00, NO Miller – 51 vs Pakistan at Jo’burg on 23.09.09 and DJ Sammy – 58* vs South Africa at North Sound on 24.05.10
DJ Sammy became the first West Indian batsman to score a fifty while batting at number nine on home soil when he made 58 not out in this game
DJ Sammy became the fourth batsman to score a fifty at nine against South Africa – SK Warne of Australia – 55 at Port Elizabeth on 04.04.94, B Lee of Australia – 51* at Perth on 03.02.02, GB Brent of Zimbabwe – 59* at Bulawayo on 22.08.07 and DJ Sammy of West Indies – 58* at North Sound on 24.05.10
West Indies were dismissed all out for 283 in this game providing the 22nd occasion of its being all out against South Africa in one day games. It is the second occasion that West Indies has been dismissed all out for a total of 283 against South Africa which represents its highest total when it was dismissed all out. The first occasion was at Bridgetown on 11.05.05