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AUS win 2 - 0 AUS gains 18 points; SA loses 18 points
Draw 1 - 1 SA gains 5 points; AUS loses 5 points
SA win 2 - 0 SA gains 27 points; AUS loses 27 points
Johannesburg
22 - 24 February 2002
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.� Kallis dropped a regulation slips catch off Hayden before he had scored and the shoulders slumped and memories of the whitewash in Australia that ended only seven weeks before hand came to mind.� Langer (28) was eventually trapped in front at 1 for 46 and Ponting (39) was caught behind shortly before the Australians went to lunch at 2 for 122.� During the afternoon session, Kirsten was hit on the cheek at short leg and staggered from the field on his way to hospital.� Later in the session, Mark Waugh (53) was caught behind and Hayden posted his fourth successive Test century as Australia added 116 runs in the session to go to tea at 3 for 238.� South Africa caught Hayden (122) behind after tea at 4 for 272 and then Stephen Waugh (32) was caught 19 runs later.� Australia ended the day at 5 for 331 and in complete control.� However, Donald ended the day with what may well be a career ending torn hamstring.
South Africa desperately needed to take wickets on the second morning.� However, Kallis again dropped a chance, this time off Gilchrist.� Gilchrist went on to post his century before Australia went to lunch at 5 for 453 having added 122 runs in the session.� During the afternoon session, Martyn (133) passed his century before being caught.� Martin and Gilchrist had added 317 runs for the sixth wicket while Australia added 190 runs in the session to be 7 for 643 at tea with Warne (12) out in the final over before tea.� Once Gilchrist (204*) had recorded the fastest double century in Test History (off 212 balls), Australia declared at 7 for 652 - two runs short of the highest innings against South Africa.� Kallis and Nel were the most successful bowlers with each taking two wickets.� It is worth noting that Kallis? two mistakes cost a collective 291 runs.� South Africa lost Kirsten (1) in their third over and then Gibbs (34), Kallis (3) and McKenzie (16) to be 4 for 111 needing another 342 runs to avoid the seemingly inevitable follow on.
Australia killed any chance the home side had of salvaging a draw in the first half hour of the third morning.� South Africa lost Prince (49), Dippenaar (2) and Boje (0) to be 7 for 114 and it instantly became a matter of how soon and by how much.� In fact South Africa was bowled out for 159 with Boucher (23) being the only man to reach double figures.� McGrath (3 for 28 off 14 overs) and Lee (3 for 40 off 10 overs) wee the best of the bowlers.
With South Africa still 493 runs behind, Australia had no hesitation in enforcing the follow on. �South Africa batted through the half hour before lunch to be 0 for 18.� Australia dismissed Kirsten (12) at 1 for 20 and then the South Africans took the total to 89 before Prince (28) fell.� Gibbs (47) fell at 3 for 98 and the collapse had set in with South Africa going to tea at 6 for 109.� Mackenzie (27*) was the only other batsman to reach double figures as Australia bowled South Africa out for a second time for only 133 runs.� McGrath was the most successful bowler with 5 for 21 off 12.3 overs.� In all, South Africa lost 16 wickets for 181 runs on the third day as Australia inflicted the second largest defeat in history of an innings and 360 runs.
Second Test
Cape Town
8 - 12 March 2002
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision they were to regret quickly. Australia tore through the top order and after forty minutes Gibbs (12), Smith (3) and Kirsten (7) were back in the pavilion with the score 3 for 25. McKenzie (20) fell later in the session and at lunch, South Africa was 4 for 73. Nothing changed after the break when McGrath dismissed Kallis (23) and Prince (10) and the score was 6 for 92. However, South Africa's tail then wagged and the Australians were held off until just before tea when Boucher (26) was caught behind. At tea, South Africa was 7 for 150. The resistance continued for over an hour into the evening session. Eventually, Adams (35) fell at 8 for 216 and then Hall (70) fell at 8 for 229 followed by Ntini (14) when they were all out for 239 runs. McGrath (3 for 42 off 20 overs) and Gillespie (3 for 52 off 15 overs) shared the bowling honours. Australia batted out the remaining eight overs to be 0 for 46 at stumps and seemingly in command of the Test.
South Africa dismissed Langer (37) in the first hour of the second morning and then Hayden (63) in the hour before lunch. Australia was 2 for 152 at lunch and closing in on the South African first innings total. South Africa unexpectedly dragged the game back to a level footing in the hour after lunch. They tore through the Australian middle order and dismissed Ponting (47), Stephen Waugh (0), Mark Waugh (25) and Martyn (2) in the space of 23 runs and Australia was 6 for 185. However, Gilchrist and Warne then guided Australia back to the ascendancy and at tea, Australia was 265 with a lead of 26 runs. South Africa was unable to break through until the total had moved to 317 runs when Warne (63) was caught. Gilchrist continued to slaughter the bowling and while Lee (0) fell next, the partnership was worth 21 runs. Once Gillespie (0) fell five runs later Gilchrist upped the tempo and when McGrath (2) fell the Australians were all out for 382 with a first innings lead of 143 runs. Ntini (4 for 93 off 22.5 overs) and Adams (4 for 102 off 20 overs) shared the bowling honours. When bad light stopped play, South Africa was 0 for 7.
South Africa fought with determination on the third morning. While Australia dismissed Gibbs (39) at 1 for 84, South Africa was able to bat through the remainder of the session to be 1 for 111 at lunch. Again, the Australians dismissed Kirsten (87) during the afternoon session, but by tea South Africa was 2 for 220 with a lead of 77 runs. Australia dismissed Smith (68) and Kallis (73) during the evening session as South Africa pilled runs onto their growing advantage. At stumps, South Africa was 4 for 307 with a lead of 164 runs.
On the fourth morning, South Africa continued the trend from the day before and piled runs onto their lead. They added 100 runs during the session for the loss of Prince (20) early in the session. Australia finally picked up some wicket taking momentum after lunch when they trapped Boucher (37) at 6 for 341 and then ran out both Hall (0) and McKenzie (99). Ntini (11) and Pretorious (0) soon followed leaving Adams not out on 23 as South Africa was well placed when they were all out for 473 runs. Warne was the best of the bowlers with 6 for 161 off 70 overs. Tea was taken between innings and Australia came out with four sessions to score the target of 331 runs for victory. Langer and Hayden took the total to 102 in the 22nd over before South Africa broke through and dismissed Langer (58). South Africa failed to make any further break throughs and at stumps, Australia was 1 for 131 needing 200 more runs in 90 overs on the final day to win the Test and claim the series.
South Africa desperately needed many wickets on the final morning to swing the game in their favour.� However, they only managed to dismiss Hayden (96) after 70 runs had been added and the score was 2 for 201.� Australia continued to sprint toward the victory target until South Africa caught Mark Waugh (16) in the over before lunch when the score was 3 for 251 and Australia needed another 80 runs for victory.� South Africa was able to apply further pressure during the afternoon after they dismissed Stephen Waugh (14) and Martyn then failed to trouble the scorers with 63 runs still needed.� Gilchrist (25) took Australia to within sight of victory and was caught with 26 runs still required.� However, it was increasingly going to take a miracle for South Africa to win and when Ponting (100*) smashed a six to bring up his century, Australia won the Test by four wickets and the series.� Warne (15*) was the other not out batsman while Adams (2 for 104 off 21.1 overs and Kallis (2 for 68 off 17 overs) shared the bowling honours.
Third Test
Durban
15 - 18 March 2002
South Africa won the toss and elected to field first. Their decision paid off when Langer (11) was out in the second over and Hayden (28) was out just under an hour later. At lunch, honours were shared with Australia 2 for 114. The afternoon belonged to South Africa after they triggered a middle order collapse once Ponting (89) was run out. Mark Waugh (45) was followed by brother Stephen (7) and Martyn (11) as Australia slumped to 6 for 230 when tea was taken. However, Gilchrist batted with the tail to take the total past 300 in the evening session. South Africa continued taking wickets with Warne (26), Lee (0) and Gillespie (1) falling before Gilchrist (91) was the last man out with the total 315 runs. The bowling honours were shared by Ntini, Terbrugge, Kallis and Adams with two wickets each. South Africa had 12 overs to face and was 1 for 48 with Kirsten (21) just before stumps.
Australia reasserted their authority on the game on the second morning by dismissing night watchman Adams (6), Smith (1), Gibbs (51) and Kallis (16) to have South Africa 5 for 115 at lunch. Australia claimed Prince (0) and Boucher (0) soon after lunch as South Africa further collapsed under sustained pressure. Eventually, South Africa was all out for 167 after McKenzie (25), Ntini (14) and Terbrugge (0) were dismissed leaving Hall not out on 27. Warne (4 for 33 off 13 overs) and Lee (4 for 82 off 17.2 overs) shared the bowling honours. Australia began adding to their 148 run first innings lead by promptly losing Hayden (0) and Langer (18) to be 2 for 19 before going to tea at 2 for 22. It took the South Africans another hour to dismiss Ponting (34) at 3 for 77. Then, in the final hour of play, form went out the window and South Africa dismissed Mark Waugh (30), Martyn (0), Gilchrist (16), Warne (13) and Gillespie (3) as Australia lost 5 for 60. At stumps, Australia was 8 for 159 with Stephen Waugh (34*) and Lee (5*) the not out batsmen and a lead of 315 runs.
South Africa took twenty minutes on the third morning to dismiss the final two batsmen, Waugh (42) and McGrath for a first ball duck leaving Lee not out on 23. Ntini (3 for 65 off 17 overs) and Kallis (3 for 29 off 11 overs) shared the bowling honours. South Africa set out to reach their victory target of 335 runs with over eight sessions of play available and less than two runs per over required. By lunch, South Africa was 0 for 54 and playing solidly. With the conditions suiting the batsmen, Australia only managed to dismiss Kirsten (64) by running him out after a mix up. By tea, the south Africans were well placed at 1 for 161. Gibbs brought up his century after tea before Smith (42) was caught behind at 2 for 216. Gibbs (104) fell two runs later and Australia began pressing for victory. However, they had to get Kallis out to have any chance and while McKenzie (4) fell at 4 for 232, Kallis and Prince saw out the day to be 4 for 264 needing only another 71 runs on the fourth day.
Again, Australia tried everything they could to get Kallis out early and get a chance for victory. However, they were unable to get any wickets until Prince (48) fell at 5 for 331. By that time, with only another 4 runs needed it was too late. When Boucher hit a six off the final ball, South Africa had won by five wickets.
