The main feature about his innings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday was the sheer quantity of runs played square of the wicket on both sides off the pitch and off the back foot.

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One umpire stands behind the stumps at the bowler s end of the pitch, while the other umpire stands at square leg.

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The home side are eager to square the series after losing the opening match by five wickets and expect the pitch at the International Stadium to offer turn to the slow bowlers.

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And with Histon and Cambridge both fighting for promotion at the top of the Blue Square Premier, the rivalry seemed stronger than ever and the action on the pitch more hotly contested.

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