South Africa on the brink as West Indies reel

Jan 05, 2008

60.4 Nel to Bravo, OUT, wicked delivery! That kicked off the deck and clattered into Bravo's gloves before he even had time to flinch. Graeme Smith at first slip claims the deflection and South Africa are jubilant. They are into the tail now, and the lead is still minimal•AFP

South Africa's fielders celebrate the dismissal of Dwayne Bravo as West Indies went to lunch on 161 for 6•Getty Images

...and received good support from Fidel Edwards•Getty Images

Graeme Smith lofts over midwicket during his 85 from 79 balls•AFP

63.3 Harris to Lewis, OUT, and Lewis's horrific innings comes to an end with a bat-pad nudge to Amla at short-leg. It was only a matter of time•AFP

81.4 Steyn to Powell, OUT, well, that was somewhat inevitable. Tighter line, but vicious seam, and Powell could do no more than deflect that offering straight into Graeme Smith's midriff at first slip. No mistake this time!•AFP

With nine wickets down, Chris Gayle - who retired earlier with a broken thumb - returned to the crease and launched into a blistering innings of 38, as South Africa were set 185 to win•Getty Images

Ashwell Prince salutes the crowd and his dressing room after guiding South Africa to a seven-wicket•AFP

But Shivnarine Chanderpaul, as ever, remained steadfast...•AFP

AB de Villiers goes on the pull during his momentum-seizing innings of 23•AFP

... and grabs a couple of stumps as souvenirs•AFP