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SA20: Bairstow, Jansen Ousted as Chase Strikes
22 Jan
Summary
- Quinton de Kock's stumps were rattled by a skillful delivery.
- Ollie Pope was given out lbw after a review of the umpire's decision.
- M Jansen's attempt at a slog sweep led to an excellent diving catch.
The match saw several crucial wickets fall, significantly impacting the game's flow. Quinton de Kock was an early casualty, with his off-stump being rattled by a delivery that spun away, leaving him unable to connect with a slog-sweep. This dismissal gave the bowling side an early advantage.
Later, Jonny Bairstow followed after being given out lbw. Despite a review, the decision stood as the ball was deemed to be pitching on umpire's call and hitting the wickets. This broke a developing partnership, adding pressure on the batting side.
The challenging spell continued as M Jansen attempted a big shot to release pressure. However, his slog-sweep attempt was miscued, leading to an excellent forward-diving catch in the field, further diminishing the batting team's prospects.
