Scorecards / 2008 / India v South Africa
Test match · South Africa in India Test SeriesIndia v South Africa: Test scorecard, 3 Apr 2008
South Africa won by 90 runs. 3 Apr 2008, Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad.
Result
Runs per over- Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
India first innings
76 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Jafferc GC Smith b M Ntini | 9 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 64.3 |
| V Sehwagb DW Steyn | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| R Dravidb DW Steyn | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 |
| VVS Laxmanb M Ntini | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| SC Gangulyb M Ntini | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| MS Dhonic MV Boucher b M Morkel | 14 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 63.6 |
| IK Pathannot out | 21 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 123.5 |
| A Kumbleb M Morkel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Harbhajan Singhlbw b DW Steyn | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| RP Singhc GC Smith b DW Steyn | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| S Sreesanthb DW Steyn | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 19 (b 4, lb 11, w 2, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 76 (20 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-16 (W Jaffer, 3.3 ov); 2-24 (V Sehwag, 4.4 ov); 3-30 (VVS Laxman, 7.1 ov); 4-30 (SC Ganguly, 7.3 ov); 5-53 (R Dravid, 13.1 ov); 6-55 (MS Dhoni, 14.2 ov); 7-55 (A Kumble, 14.4 ov); 8-56 (Harbhajan Singh, 15.4 ov); 9-76 (RP Singh, 19.3 ov); 10-76 (S Sreesanth, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW Steyn | 8 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 2.88 |
| M Ntini | 6 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3.00 |
| M Morkel | 6 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 3.33 |
South Africa innings
494/7 dec (141.2 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC Smithlbw b S Sreesanth | 34 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 81.0 |
| ND McKenziec R Dravid b Harbhajan Singh | 42 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 57.5 |
| HM Amlac W Jaffer b Harbhajan Singh | 16 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 47.1 |
| JH Kallisb S Sreesanth | 132 | 275 | 14 | 1 | 48.0 |
| AG Princelbw b Harbhajan Singh | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| AB de Villiersnot out | 217 | 333 | 17 | 2 | 65.2 |
| MV Boucherlbw b A Kumble | 21 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 43.8 |
| M Morkellbw b Harbhajan Singh | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| PL Harrisnot out | 9 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 40.9 |
| Extras | 20 (b 2, lb 14, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 494/7 declared (141.2 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: DW Steyn, M Ntini
Fall of wickets: 1-78 (GC Smith, 15.3 ov); 2-100 (ND McKenzie, 23.4 ov); 3-101 (HM Amla, 25.4 ov); 4-117 (AG Prince, 29.5 ov); 5-373 (JH Kallis, 109.4 ov); 6-439 (MV Boucher, 128.4 ov); 7-452 (M Morkel, 133.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Sreesanth | 23 | 4 | 87 | 2 | 3.78 |
| RP Singh | 21 | 2 | 81 | 0 | 3.86 |
| IK Pathan | 21.2 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 3.98 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 40 | 5 | 135 | 4 | 3.38 |
| A Kumble | 33 | 2 | 78 | 1 | 2.36 |
| SC Ganguly | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4.00 |
India second innings
328 (94.2 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Sehwaglbw b M Ntini | 17 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 85.0 |
| W Jafferc AB de Villiers b JH Kallis | 19 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 35.8 |
| R Dravidc AB de Villiers b M Morkel | 17 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 41.5 |
| VVS Laxmanc MV Boucher b M Morkel | 35 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 77.8 |
| SC Gangulyc MV Boucher b DW Steyn | 87 | 149 | 8 | 0 | 58.4 |
| MS Dhonic GC Smith b M Ntini | 52 | 132 | 5 | 0 | 39.4 |
| IK Pathannot out | 43 | 77 | 4 | 1 | 55.8 |
| A Kumbleb PL Harris | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 41.7 |
| Harbhajan Singhlbw b DW Steyn | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| RP Singhc JH Kallis b DW Steyn | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 72.7 |
| S Sreesanthb M Ntini | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 130.8 |
| Extras | 24 (b 5, lb 7, w 7, nb 5) | ||||
| Total | 328 (94.2 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-31 (V Sehwag, 7.2 ov); 2-64 (R Dravid, 18.1 ov); 3-70 (W Jaffer, 19.6 ov); 4-125 (VVS Laxman, 33.4 ov); 5-235 (SC Ganguly, 69.3 ov); 6-268 (MS Dhoni, 77.5 ov); 7-273 (A Kumble, 80.5 ov); 8-292 (Harbhajan Singh, 86.1 ov); 9-306 (RP Singh, 90.4 ov); 10-328 (S Sreesanth, 94.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW Steyn | 23 | 1 | 91 | 3 | 3.96 |
| M Ntini | 16.2 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 2.69 |
| M Morkel | 20 | 0 | 87 | 2 | 4.35 |
| JH Kallis | 10 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 2.60 |
| PL Harris | 25 | 4 | 68 | 1 | 2.72 |
Match summary
India played South Africa in a men's Test match at Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad on 3 April 2008 (to 5 April 2008), part of South Africa in India Test Series. South Africa won by 90 runs.
India won the toss and chose to bat.
AB de Villiers was named player of the match.
On 3 April 2008 the on-field umpires were BR Doctrove and AL Hill, with RS Mahanama as match referee.
How the innings went
India made 76 in 20 overs. IK Pathan top-scored with 21 from 17 balls, including 3 fours and 0 sixes. DW Steyn took 5 for 23.
South Africa made 494/7 declared in 141.2 overs. AB de Villiers top-scored with 217 from 333 balls, including 17 fours and 2 sixes. Harbhajan Singh took 4 for 135. The biggest stand before a wicket was 256 runs between JH Kallis and AB de Villiers.
In their second innings, India scored 328 in 94.2 overs. SC Ganguly top-scored with 87 from 149 balls, including 8 fours and 0 sixes. M Ntini took 3 for 44. The biggest stand before a wicket was 110 runs between SC Ganguly and MS Dhoni.
Extras
India's innings of 76 in 20 overs included 19 extras: 2 wides, 2 no-balls, 4 byes and 11 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 494/7 in 141.2 overs included 20 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 2 byes and 14 leg byes. India's innings of 328 in 94.2 overs included 24 extras: 7 wides, 5 no-balls, 5 byes and 7 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won India v South Africa on 3 April 2008?
South Africa won by 90 runs.
Who top-scored in India v South Africa?
AB de Villiers scored 217 from 333 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in India v South Africa?
DW Steyn, with 5 for 23.
What was the highest partnership?
256 runs between JH Kallis and AB de Villiers for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
India, who chose to bat.
Where was India v South Africa played?
At Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, on 3 April 2008.