in excess of

In the 148-year history of Test cricket - in excess of 2,000 matches - there have also been just 26 occasions when the team batting last has scored the highest total of the match as South Africa require here.

The Met Office said some places within the area covered by its amber warning could see 30-50mm of rain and winds in excess of 40-50mph.

He claimed the hearing could cost taxpayers "in excess of a million pounds" in fees for "police lawyers."

Nevertheless these lads have sold in excess of 10 million singles and albums.

Both players finished with averages in excess of 100 with the match tied at 5-5 at the break.