At the other end, the ever dependable Gary Kirsten held fort. The veteran batsman, using his own inimitable methods, made 52 not out off just 63 balls whilst forging an unbroken 142-run stand with Gibbs. The ten-wicket win that South Africa gained as a result saw them finally open their account and join the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Canada at the top of Pool B. The other sides have though played one match less.