English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10
The England cricket team toured South Africa for a four-match Test series, a five-match One Day International (ODI) series and two Twenty20 Internationals between 6 November 2009 and 18 January 2010. The tour was balanced throughout, with both the Twenty20 International and Test series being drawn, and England narrowly winning the ODI series 2–1.
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| South Africa | England | ||
| Dates | 6 November 2009 – 18 January 2010 | ||
| Captains | Graeme Smith |
Andrew Strauss (Tests & ODIs) Paul Collingwood (T20Is) | |
| Test series | |||
| Result | 4-match series drawn 1–1 | ||
| Most runs | Graeme Smith (427) | Paul Collingwood (344) | |
| Most wickets | Morne Morkel (19) | Graeme Swann (21) | |
| Player of the series |
Mark Boucher (SA) Graeme Swann (Eng) | ||
| One Day International series | |||
| Results | England won the 5-match series 2–1 | ||
| Most runs | Alviro Petersen (166) | Paul Collingwood (193) | |
| Most wickets | Wayne Parnell (5) | James Anderson (8) | |
| Player of the series | Paul Collingwood (Eng) | ||
| Twenty20 International series | |||
| Results | 2-match series drawn 1–1 | ||
| Most runs | Loots Bosman (152) | Eoin Morgan (95) | |
| Most wickets | Ryan McLaren (4) |
Luke Wright (2) Sajid Mahmood (2) | |
By levelling the Test series with victory in the final Test, South Africa retained the Basil D'Oliveira Trophy they had earnt in England in 2008.[1] Despite the decision made in 2008 to grant Test series between South Africa and England "icon" status, and thus comprise five Test matches and only three ODI matches, the tour retained the previous balance of four Tests and five ODIs.[2]
A quiet, friendly series erupted with controversy in the third and fourth Tests of the series. On the third day of the third Test, television images showed Stuart Broad standing on the ball, and fellow England pace-bowler James Anderson picking at the leather of the ball, causing South Africa to raise concerns about the condition of the ball, and the actions of the England duo. After some delay, the South African team announced that they were not making an official complaint to the International Cricket Council (ICC),[3] who in turn confirmed that the matter was closed.[4] In the fourth Test, after an apparent nick by Graeme Smith was taken by wicket-keeper Matt Prior, the umpire Tony Hill turned down the appeal, and third umpire Daryl Harper upheld Hill's decision on review. However, TV replays showed an audible noise as the ball passed the bat. England announced that they would lodge an official complaint with the ICC,[5] with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) asking for the review to be reinstated. The ICC defended Harper, but said that it would launch a "full and comprehensive investigation" into the incident after the match.[6]
Squads
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T20I series
1st T20I
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- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain stopped play after the 13th over of the South African innings and no further play was possible.
- The revised target for South Africa after 13 overs was 129 as per D/L method.
2nd T20I
ODI series
1st ODI
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- No toss.
- Rain continued throughout the day and no play was possible.
2nd ODI
3rd ODI
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- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
4th ODI
5th ODI
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- No toss.
- Rain continued throughout the day and no play was possible.
Test series
1st Test
2nd Test
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- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
- Day 1 was reduced to 61 overs due to bad light.
3rd Test
4th Test
Tour matches
50-over: England XI v Diamond Eagles
50-over: England XI v Chevrolet Warriors
20-over: England XI v South Africa A
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50-over: England XI v South Africa A
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Media coverage
- Television
- Supersport – South Africa
- Sky Sports – United Kingdom and Ireland
- Ten Sports – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
- Sky Sport – New Zealand
- Fox Sports – Australia
References
- Drabble, Joe (17 January 2010). "Smith hails 'great series'". Sky Sports. BSkyB. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- "'Icon' status for England v South Africa". ecb.co.uk. England and Wales Cricket Board. 16 July 2008. Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- Cricinfo staff (9 January 2010). "Stuart Broad 'astonished' by tampering charges". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- McGlashan, Andrew (6 January 2010). "No official complaint over Broad footwork". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- Cricinfo staff (15 January 2010). "England lodge complaint over Smith reprieve". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- McGlashan, Andrew (16 January 2010). "ECB ask for reinstatement of lost review". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2010.