Gibbs shows his class
2008-08-31 17:43
London - Herschelle Gibbs hit 74 as South Africa reached 183 for six in 32.1 overs in the rain-affected fourth one-day international against England at Lord's here on Sunday.
Gibbs, 34 and no longer in the Test side, showed he remained a force in ODI cricket with his 36th one-day half century after South Africa were put into bat in gloomy conditions by England captain Kevin Pietersen.
The opener was eyeing a 21st one-day century when he was bowled off his pads by Stuart Broad having faced 75 balls and hit five fours. For England, Andrew Flintoff took three for 21 from seven overs before rain interrupted the innings for a second time.
The match was earlier reduced to 33 overs per side because of the rain.
- AFP