1st Wing of Semi Final of the Clash of Titans,
Waikato Warriors VS Grounding Greens
at Dunedin.
Waikato Warriors VS Grounding Greens
at Dunedin.
Pitch condition: Poor.
Toss: Grounding Greens win the toss and they've decided to bat first.
Crowd: 10,000.
Commentary:
Scorecard:
Points Table (SF 2)
Team| Played| Won| Lost| Points| Net Runrate
Grounding Greens|1|1|0|2|+0.45
Waikato Warriors|1|0|1|0|-0.45
MaD is requested to take out Graeme Swann from his side and put up a replacement player for Swann, so that I can put up the first wing of first Semi Final.
Code:
Date: 04-29-2010
WAIKATO WARRIORS VS GROUNDING GREENS at Dunedin
40 overs match
Pitch Condition: Poor
GROUNDING GREENS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST
-X-
0.1 Ntini to Bopara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2 Ntini to Bopara, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2 Ntini to Bopara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.3 Ntini to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
0.4 Ntini to Bopara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
0.6 Ntini to Bopara, no run, Left alone by Ravi Bopara
End of over 1 (5 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 5/0
(R/R: 5.00)
Makhaya Ntini 1.0-0-5-0
Ravi Bopara 3(5b)
Adam Gilchrist 1(1b)
1.1 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
1.2 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3 Adams to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
1.4 Adams to Bopara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5 Adams to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
1.6 Adams to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
End of over 2 (2 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 7/0
(R/R: 3.50)
Andre Adams 1.0-0-2-0
Adam Gilchrist 2(4b)
Ravi Bopara 4(8b)
2.1 Kallis to Bopara, one run, The misfield by Gambhir allows yet another run
2.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Yousuf allows yet another run
2.3 Kallis to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
2.4 Kallis to Bopara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5 Kallis to Bopara, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
2.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 3 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 10/0
(R/R: 3.33)
Jacques Kallis 1.0-0-3-0
Adam Gilchrist 3(6b)
Ravi Bopara 6(12b)
3.1 Pollard to Bopara, one run, One more to the total
3.2 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
3.4 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Ravi Bopara
3.5 Pollard to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
3.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 4 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 13/0
(R/R: 3.25)
Kieron Pollard 1.0-0-3-0
Adam Gilchrist 4(10b)
Ravi Bopara 8(14b)
4.1 Adams to Bopara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andre Adams, deserving this punishment
4.2 Adams to Bopara, legbye, Ravi Bopara was completely deceived
4.3 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4 Adams to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.5 Adams to Bopara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6 Adams to Bopara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 5 (6 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 19/0
(R/R: 3.80)
Andre Adams 2.0-0-7-0
Ravi Bopara 12(18b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 5(12b)
5.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.2 Pollard to Bopara, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Dravid allows yet another run
5.4 Pollard to Bopara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pollard
5.5 Pollard to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
5.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist missed that one by a mile
End of over 6 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 23/0
(R/R: 3.83)
Kieron Pollard 2.0-0-7-0
Adam Gilchrist 7(15b)
Ravi Bopara 14(21b 1X4)
6.1 Ntini to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
6.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
6.3 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Ravi Bopara
6.4 Ntini to Bopara, one run, Great cooperation between Ravi Bopara and Adam Gilchrist
6.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 27/0
(R/R: 3.86)
Makhaya Ntini 2.0-0-9-0
Ravi Bopara 16(23b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 9(19b)
7.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2 Pollard to Bopara, one run, One more to the total
7.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
7.4 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Ravi Bopara
7.5 Pollard to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
7.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 8 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 31/0
(R/R: 3.88)
Kieron Pollard 3.0-0-11-0
Adam Gilchrist 11(23b)
Ravi Bopara 18(25b 1X4)
8.1 Adams to Bopara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andre Adams, deserving this punishment
8.2 Adams to Bopara, legbye, Ravi Bopara was completely deceived
8.3 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4 Adams to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.5 Adams to Bopara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6 Adams to Bopara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 9 (6 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 37/0
(R/R: 4.11)
Andre Adams 3.0-0-12-0
Ravi Bopara 22(29b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 12(25b)
9.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Ravi Bopara
9.2 Pollard to Bopara, one run, Great cooperation between Ravi Bopara and Adam Gilchrist
9.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.5 Pollard to Bopara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.6 Pollard to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
End of over 10 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 40/0
(R/R: 4.00)
Kieron Pollard 4.0-0-14-0
Ravi Bopara 23(32b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 14(28b)
10.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Ravi Bopara
10.2 Ntini to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
10.3 Ntini to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
10.4 Ntini to Bopara, one run, Great cooperation between Ravi Bopara and Adam Gilchrist
10.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 43/0
(R/R: 3.91)
Makhaya Ntini 3.0-0-12-0
Ravi Bopara 24(35b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 16(31b)
11.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2 Pollard to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
11.3 Pollard to Bopara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
11.4 Pollard to Bopara, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
11.5 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pollard
11.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, no ball, one run, The misfield by Yousuf allows yet another run
11.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Yousuf allows yet another run
End of over 12 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 47/0
(R/R: 3.92)
Kieron Pollard 5.0-0-17-0
Ravi Bopara 24(38b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 18(34b)
12.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.2 Ntini to Bopara, no run, Left alone by Ravi Bopara
12.3 Ntini to Bopara, one run, One more to the total
12.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
12.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Ravi Bopara
12.6 Ntini to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
End of over 13 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 51/0
(R/R: 3.92)
Makhaya Ntini 4.0-0-16-0
Adam Gilchrist 20(37b)
Ravi Bopara 26(41b 2X4)
13.1 Pollard to Bopara, one run, Great cooperation between Ravi Bopara and Adam Gilchrist
13.2 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
13.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, legbye, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
13.4 Pollard to Bopara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.5 Pollard to Bopara, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 14 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 54/0
(R/R: 3.86)
Kieron Pollard 6.0-0-19-0
Adam Gilchrist 20(40b)
Ravi Bopara 28(44b 2X4)
14.1 Boult to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
14.2 Boult to Bopara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.3 Boult to Bopara, one run, The misfield by Dravid allows yet another run
14.4 Boult to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.5 Boult to Bopara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6 Boult to Bopara, no run, Left alone by Ravi Bopara
End of over 15 (2 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 56/0
(R/R: 3.73)
Trent Boult 1.0-0-2-0
Ravi Bopara 29(49b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 21(41b)
15.1 Mendis to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Ravi Bopara
15.2 Mendis to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
15.3 Mendis to Bopara, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
15.3 Mendis to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
15.4 Mendis to Bopara, no run, Defensively played by Ravi Bopara
15.5 Mendis to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara was completely deceived
15.6 Mendis to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara was completely deceived
End of over 16 (2 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 58/0
(R/R: 3.63)
Ajantha Mendis 1.0-0-2-0
Ravi Bopara 29(55b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 22(42b)
16.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.2 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
16.3 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4 Pollard to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5 Pollard to Gilchrist, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kieron Pollard, deserving this punishment
16.6 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Ravi Bopara
End of over 17 (5 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 63/0
(R/R: 3.71)
Kieron Pollard 7.0-0-24-0
Ravi Bopara 29(55b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 27(48b 1X4)
17.1 Adams to Gilchrist, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.2 Adams to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
17.3 Adams to Bopara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4 Adams to Bopara, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
17.5 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams
17.6 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist missed that one by a mile
End of over 18 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 67/0
(R/R: 3.72)
Andre Adams 4.0-0-16-0
Adam Gilchrist 30(51b 1X4)
Ravi Bopara 30(58b 2X4)
18.1 Kallis to Bopara, no run, Ravi Bopara missed that one by a mile
18.2 Kallis to Bopara, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
18.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
18.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
18.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Jacques Kallis, giving that a wide
18.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
18.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
End of over 19 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 70/0
(R/R: 3.68)
Jacques Kallis 2.0-0-5-0
Ravi Bopara 30(60b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 31(56b 1X4)
19.1 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Ravi Bopara
19.2 Pollard to Bopara, no run, Left alone by Ravi Bopara
19.3 Pollard to Bopara, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Pollard. Bopara didnt have a clue
Ravi Bopara 30 (62b 2X4)
b. Pollard
19.4 Pollard to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.5 Pollard to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
19.6 Pollard to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Kieron Pollard
End of over 20 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 73/1
(R/R: 3.65)
Kieron Pollard 8.0-0-27-1
Suresh Raina 1(2b)
Adam Gilchrist 33(58b 1X4)
20.1 Boult to Gilchrist, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.2 Boult to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
20.3 Boult to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4 Boult to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
20.5 Boult to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6 Boult to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina was completely deceived
End of over 21 (1 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 74/1
(R/R: 3.52)
Trent Boult 2.0-0-2-0
Suresh Raina 1(7b)
Adam Gilchrist 33(59b 1X4)
21.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Suresh Raina
21.2 Ntini to Raina, two runs,
21.3 Ntini to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4 Ntini to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
21.5 Ntini to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.6 Ntini to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
End of over 22 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 77/1
(R/R: 3.50)
Makhaya Ntini 5.0-0-19-0
Suresh Raina 3(12b)
Adam Gilchrist 34(60b 1X4)
22.1 Boult to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Suresh Raina
22.2 Boult to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
22.3 Boult to Raina, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
22.4 Boult to Raina, one run, One more to the total
22.5 Boult to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6 Boult to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
End of over 23 (5 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 82/1
(R/R: 3.57)
Trent Boult 3.0-0-7-0
Suresh Raina 6(16b)
Adam Gilchrist 36(62b 1X4)
23.1 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
23.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
23.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
23.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, three runs, Great work by Mendis saved a certain boundary
23.6 Kallis to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 24 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 85/1
(R/R: 3.54)
Jacques Kallis 3.0-0-8-0
Suresh Raina 6(17b)
Adam Gilchrist 39(67b 1X4)
24.1 Boult to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
24.2 Boult to Gilchrist, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
24.2 Boult to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
24.3 Boult to Raina, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
24.4 Boult to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Adam Gilchrist
24.5 Boult to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
24.6 Boult to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
End of over 25 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 88/1
(R/R: 3.52)
Trent Boult 4.0-0-10-0
Adam Gilchrist 40(71b 1X4)
Suresh Raina 7(19b)
25.1 Kallis to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
25.2 Kallis to Raina, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
25.3 Kallis to Raina, FOUR, Jacques Kallis cant belive it
25.4 Kallis to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina was completely deceived
25.5 Kallis to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
25.6 Kallis to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
End of over 26 (6 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 94/1
(R/R: 3.62)
Jacques Kallis 4.0-0-14-0
Suresh Raina 13(25b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 40(71b 1X4)
26.1 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
26.2 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist missed that one by a mile
26.3 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
26.4 Mendis to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.5 Mendis to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
26.6 Mendis to Raina, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 27 (1 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 95/1
(R/R: 3.52)
Ajantha Mendis 2.0-0-3-0
Suresh Raina 13(27b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 41(75b 1X4)
27.1 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
27.2 Kallis to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Adam Gilchrist
27.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
27.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
27.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Jacques Kallis, giving that a wide
27.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
27.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
End of over 28 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 99/1
(R/R: 3.54)
Jacques Kallis 5.0-0-18-0
Suresh Raina 14(28b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 43(81b 1X4)
28.1 Boult to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
28.2 Boult to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist missed that one by a mile
28.3 Boult to Gilchrist, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
28.4 Boult to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
28.5 Boult to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6 Boult to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 29 (1 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 100/1
(R/R: 3.45)
Trent Boult 5.0-0-10-0
Suresh Raina 14(31b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 43(84b 1X4)
29.1 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
29.3 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4 Adams to Gilchrist, legbye, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
29.5 Adams to Raina, no ball, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
29.5 Adams to Raina, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
29.6 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 30 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 103/1
(R/R: 3.43)
Andre Adams 5.0-0-18-0
Adam Gilchrist 43(89b 1X4)
Suresh Raina 15(32b 1X4)
30.1 Mendis to Raina, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.2 Mendis to Raina, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
30.3 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
30.5 Mendis to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
30.6 Mendis to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
End of over 31 (2 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 105/1
(R/R: 3.39)
Ajantha Mendis 3.0-0-4-0
Suresh Raina 15(35b 1X4)
Adam Gilchrist 44(92b 1X4)
31.1 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid
31.2 Adams to Gilchrist, FOUR, Andre Adams cant belive it
31.3 Adams to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Kallis allows yet another run
31.4 Adams to Raina, three runs, Great work by Adams saved a certain boundary
31.5 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams
31.6 Adams to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
End of over 32 (8 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 113/1
(R/R: 3.53)
Andre Adams 6.0-0-26-0
Adam Gilchrist 49(97b 2X4)
Suresh Raina 18(36b 1X4)
32.1 Mendis to Raina, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajantha Mendis, deserving this punishment
32.2 Mendis to Raina, one run, The misfield by Kallis allows yet another run
32.3 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.4 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.5 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.6 Mendis to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
Thats another fifty for Adam Gilchrist
End of over 33 (6 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 119/1
(R/R: 3.61)
Ajantha Mendis 4.0-0-10-0
Suresh Raina 23(38b 2X4)
Adam Gilchrist 50(101b 2X4)
33.1 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist missed that one by a mile
33.2 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3 Ntini to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ntini
33.4 Ntini to Raina, one run, The misfield by Kallis allows yet another run
33.5 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ntini
33.6 Ntini to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 34 (2 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 121/1
(R/R: 3.56)
Makhaya Ntini 6.0-0-21-0
Adam Gilchrist 51(105b 2X4)
Suresh Raina 24(40b 2X4)
34.1 Mendis to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
34.2 Mendis to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Adam Gilchrist
34.3 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
34.4 Mendis to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.5 Mendis to Gilchrist, legbye, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
34.6 Mendis to Raina, no ball, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
34.6 Mendis to Raina, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
End of over 35 (4 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 125/1
(R/R: 3.57)
Ajantha Mendis 5.0-0-13-0
Adam Gilchrist 51(108b 2X4)
Suresh Raina 26(43b 2X4)
35.1 Ntini to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.2 Ntini to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3 Ntini to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist
35.4 Ntini to Gilchrist, one run, Dropped! Dravid made a big mess of that simple chance
35.5 Ntini to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.6 Ntini to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Adam Gilchrist
End of over 36 (3 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 128/1
(R/R: 3.56)
Makhaya Ntini 7.0-0-24-0
Adam Gilchrist 52(109b 2X4)
Suresh Raina 28(48b 2X4)
36.1 Adams to Raina, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
36.2 Adams to Raina, FOUR, Andre Adams cant belive it
36.3 Adams to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
36.4 Adams to Raina, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.5 Adams to Gilchrist, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW
Adam Gilchrist 52 (110b 2X4)
lbw b. Adams
36.6 Adams to Duminy, no run, Left alone by Jean Paul Duminy
End of over 37 (13 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 141/2
(R/R: 3.81)
Andre Adams 7.0-0-39-1
Jean Paul Duminy 0(1b)
Suresh Raina 41(52b 4X4)
37.1 Ntini to Raina, one run, One more to the total
37.2 Ntini to Duminy, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Makhaya Ntini, deserving this punishment
37.3 Ntini to Duminy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4 Ntini to Duminy, no run, Left alone by Jean Paul Duminy
37.5 Ntini to Duminy, one run, One more to the total
37.6 Ntini to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina was completely deceived
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Makhaya Ntini
End of over 38 (6 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 147/2
(R/R: 3.87)
Makhaya Ntini 8.0-0-30-0
Suresh Raina 42(54b 4X4)
Jean Paul Duminy 5(5b 1X4)
38.1 Adams to Duminy, one run, Great cooperation between Jean Paul Duminy and Suresh Raina
38.2 Adams to Raina, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
38.3 Adams to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Jean Paul Duminy
38.4 Adams to Duminy, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5 Adams to Duminy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams
38.6 Adams to Duminy, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andre Adams, deserving this punishment
Andre Adams finishes off an extremely expensive spell
End of over 39 (12 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 159/2
(R/R: 4.08)
Andre Adams 8.0-0-51-1
Jean Paul Duminy 10(9b 2X4)
Suresh Raina 49(56b 4X4 1X6)
39.1 Mendis to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Jean Paul Duminy
The crowd cheers for Suresh Raina's fifty
39.2 Mendis to Duminy, no run, Left alone by Jean Paul Duminy
39.3 Mendis to Duminy, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajantha Mendis, deserving this punishment
39.4 Mendis to Duminy, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.5 Mendis to Raina, one run, One more to the total
39.6 Mendis to Duminy, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 40 (9 runs)
GROUNDING GREENS 168/2
(R/R: 4.20)
Ajantha Mendis 6.0-0-22-0
Jean Paul Duminy 17(13b 3X4)
Suresh Raina 51(58b 4X4 1X6)
End of innings (40.0 overs)
GROUNDING GREENS 168/2 (RR: 4.20)
Ajantha Mendis 6.0-0-22-0
Jean Paul Duminy 17(13b 3X4)
Suresh Raina 51(58b 4X4 1X6)
0.1 Nannes to Dravid, OUT, Andrew Flintoff takes an easy catch to dismiss Rahul Dravid, out for a duck
Rahul Dravid 0 (1b)
c. Flintoff b. Nannes
0.2 Nannes to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.3 Nannes to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nannes
0.4 Nannes to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.5 Nannes to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nannes
0.6 Nannes to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 1 (0 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 0/1
(R/R: 0.00 R/R Req: 4.33)
Dirk Nannes 1.0-0-0-1
Martin Guptill 0(5b)
Gautam Gambhir 0(0b)
1.1 Flintoff to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
1.2 Flintoff to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived
1.3 Flintoff to Gambhir, OUT, Chris Martin takes an easy catch to dismiss Gautam Gambhir, out for a duck
Gautam Gambhir 0 (3b)
c. Martin b. Flintoff
1.4 Flintoff to Kallis, three runs, Great work by Duminy saved a certain boundary
1.5 Flintoff to Guptill, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Gilchrist, out for a duck
Martin Guptill 0 (6b)
c. Gilchrist b. Flintoff
1.6 Flintoff to Yousuf, no ball, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.6 Flintoff to Yousuf, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
End of over 2 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 7/3
(R/R: 3.50 R/R Req: 4.26)
Andrew Flintoff 1.0-0-7-2
Jacques Kallis 3(1b)
Mohammad Yousuf 3(1b)
2.1 Martin to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2 Martin to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
2.3 Martin to Yousuf, one run, The misfield by Flintoff allows yet another run
2.4 Martin to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.5 Martin to Yousuf, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Yousuf
2.6 Martin to Yousuf, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 3 (5 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 12/3
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.24)
Chris Martin 1.0-0-5-0
Jacques Kallis 6(2b)
Mohammad Yousuf 5(6b)
3.1 Flintoff to Yousuf, one run, One more to the total
3.2 Flintoff to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
3.3 Flintoff to Yousuf, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Flintoff
3.4 Flintoff to Yousuf, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4 Flintoff to Yousuf, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.5 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
3.6 Flintoff to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Flintoff
End of over 4 (4 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 16/3
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.25)
Andrew Flintoff 2.0-0-11-2
Jacques Kallis 7(5b)
Mohammad Yousuf 7(9b)
4.1 Nannes to Yousuf, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis
4.2 Nannes to Kallis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.3 Nannes to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Mohammad Yousuf
4.4 Nannes to Yousuf, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Yousuf and Jacques Kallis
4.5 Nannes to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Gilchrist allows yet another run
4.6 Nannes to Yousuf, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Yousuf and Jacques Kallis
End of over 5 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 23/3
(R/R: 4.60 R/R Req: 4.17)
Dirk Nannes 2.0-1-7-1
Jacques Kallis 11(8b)
Mohammad Yousuf 10(12b)
5.1 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Mohammad Yousuf missed that one by a mile
5.2 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3 Thushara to Yousuf, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thilan Thushara, deserving this punishment
5.4 Thushara to Yousuf, wide, Thilan Thushara bowling a very wayward one
5.4 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Mohammad Yousuf was completely deceived
5.5 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Yousuf
5.6 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
End of over 6 (5 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 28/3
(R/R: 4.67 R/R Req: 4.15)
Thilan Thushara 1.0-0-5-0
Mohammad Yousuf 14(19b 1X4)
Jacques Kallis 11(8b)
6.1 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
6.2 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
6.3 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
6.5 Nannes to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived
End of over 7 (0 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 28/3
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.27)
Dirk Nannes 3.0-1-7-1
Jacques Kallis 11(14b)
Mohammad Yousuf 14(19b 1X4)
7.1 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Mohammad Yousuf missed that one by a mile
7.2 Thushara to Yousuf, one run, One more to the total
7.3 Thushara to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived
7.4 Thushara to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
7.5 Thushara to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
7.6 Thushara to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 8 (2 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 30/3
(R/R: 3.75 R/R Req: 4.34)
Thilan Thushara 2.0-0-7-0
Mohammad Yousuf 15(21b 1X4)
Jacques Kallis 12(18b)
8.1 Nannes to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.2 Nannes to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
8.3 Nannes to Yousuf, legbye, Left alone by Mohammad Yousuf
8.4 Nannes to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5 Nannes to Kallis, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jacques Kallis
8.6 Nannes to Kallis, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 9 (9 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 39/3
(R/R: 4.33 R/R Req: 4.19)
Dirk Nannes 4.0-2-14-1
Mohammad Yousuf 15(23b 1X4)
Jacques Kallis 19(22b 1X4)
9.1 Thushara to Kallis, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a chance
9.2 Thushara to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
9.3 Thushara to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
9.4 Thushara to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
9.5 Thushara to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
9.6 Thushara to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 10 (5 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 44/3
(R/R: 4.40 R/R Req: 4.17)
Thilan Thushara 3.0-0-8-0
Mohammad Yousuf 15(23b 1X4)
Jacques Kallis 20(28b 1X4)
10.1 Singh to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
10.2 Singh to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Yousuf
10.3 Singh to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
10.4 Singh to Yousuf, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5 Singh to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
10.6 Singh to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Yousuf
End of over 11 (3 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 47/3
(R/R: 4.27 R/R Req: 4.21)
Harbhajan Singh 1.0-0-3-0
Mohammad Yousuf 16(25b 1X4)
Jacques Kallis 22(32b 1X4)
11.1 Thushara to Kallis, OUT, Harbhajan Singh takes an easy catch to dismiss Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis 22 (33b 1X4)
c. Singh b. Thushara
11.2 Thushara to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
11.3 Thushara to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
11.4 Thushara to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
11.5 Thushara to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
11.6 Thushara to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 12 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 48/4
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.32)
Thilan Thushara 4.0-0-9-1
Mohammad Yousuf 16(25b 1X4)
Kane Williamson 1(5b)
12.1 Nannes to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.2 Nannes to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
12.3 Nannes to Yousuf, legbye, Left alone by Mohammad Yousuf
12.4 Nannes to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5 Nannes to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
12.6 Nannes to Williamson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 13 (9 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 57/4
(R/R: 4.38 R/R Req: 4.15)
Dirk Nannes 5.0-2-21-1
Mohammad Yousuf 16(27b 1X4)
Kane Williamson 8(9b 1X4)
13.1 Thushara to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
13.2 Thushara to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
13.3 Thushara to Williamson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Suresh Raina
Kane Williamson 8 (12b 1X4)
c. Raina b. Thushara
13.4 Thushara to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
13.5 Thushara to Pollard, legbye, Left alone by Kieron Pollard
13.6 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 14 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 58/5
(R/R: 4.14 R/R Req: 4.27)
Thilan Thushara 5.0-0-9-2
Mohammad Yousuf 16(28b 1X4)
Kieron Pollard 0(2b)
14.1 Singh to Pollard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2 Singh to Pollard, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.3 Singh to Pollard, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.4 Singh to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
14.5 Singh to Pollard, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.6 Singh to Pollard, one run, Great cooperation between Kieron Pollard and Mohammad Yousuf
End of over 15 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 59/5
(R/R: 3.93 R/R Req: 4.40)
Harbhajan Singh 2.0-0-4-0
Mohammad Yousuf 16(28b 1X4)
Kieron Pollard 1(8b)
15.1 Boje to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
15.2 Boje to Yousuf, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
15.3 Boje to Yousuf, one run, One more to the total
15.4 Boje to Pollard, no run, Left alone by Kieron Pollard
15.5 Boje to Pollard, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
15.6 Boje to Pollard, one run, Great cooperation between Kieron Pollard and Mohammad Yousuf
End of over 16 (3 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 62/5
(R/R: 3.88 R/R Req: 4.46)
Nicky Boje 1.0-0-3-0
Mohammad Yousuf 17(30b 1X4)
Kieron Pollard 3(12b)
16.1 Thushara to Pollard, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara
16.2 Thushara to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
16.3 Thushara to Pollard, one run, The misfield by Martin allows yet another run
16.4 Thushara to Yousuf, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thilan Thushara, deserving this punishment
16.5 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
16.6 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 17 (5 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 67/5
(R/R: 3.94 R/R Req: 4.43)
Thilan Thushara 6.0-0-14-2
Mohammad Yousuf 21(33b 2X4)
Kieron Pollard 4(15b)
17.1 Flintoff to Pollard, no run, Kieron Pollard missed that one by a mile
17.2 Flintoff to Pollard, no run, Left alone by Kieron Pollard
17.3 Flintoff to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
17.4 Flintoff to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
17.5 Flintoff to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6 Flintoff to Yousuf, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 18 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 68/5
(R/R: 3.78 R/R Req: 4.59)
Andrew Flintoff 3.0-0-12-2
Mohammad Yousuf 21(35b 2X4)
Kieron Pollard 5(19b)
18.1 Martin to Pollard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.2 Martin to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
18.3 Martin to Yousuf, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
18.4 Martin to Pollard, legbye, Kieron Pollard was completely deceived
18.5 Martin to Yousuf, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6 Martin to Pollard, two runs, Overthrow by Raina instead of 1 they get 2
End of over 19 (6 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 74/5
(R/R: 3.89 R/R Req: 4.52)
Chris Martin 2.0-0-10-0
Kieron Pollard 8(23b)
Mohammad Yousuf 23(37b 2X4)
19.1 Boje to Yousuf, one run, The misfield by Boje allows yet another run
19.2 Boje to Pollard, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nicky Boje, deserving this punishment
19.3 Boje to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
19.4 Boje to Pollard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5 Boje to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
19.6 Boje to Pollard, legbye, Kieron Pollard missed that one by a mile
End of over 20 (6 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 80/5
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.45)
Nicky Boje 2.0-0-8-0
Mohammad Yousuf 24(38b 2X4)
Kieron Pollard 12(28b 1X4)
20.1 Thushara to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
20.2 Thushara to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
20.3 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.5 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6 Thushara to Yousuf, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
End of over 21 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 87/5
(R/R: 4.14 R/R Req: 4.32)
Thilan Thushara 7.0-0-21-2
Mohammad Yousuf 30(42b 2X4 1X6)
Kieron Pollard 13(30b 1X4)
21.1 Boje to Pollard, no run, Left alone by Kieron Pollard
21.2 Boje to Pollard, no run, Nicky Boje is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.3 Boje to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
21.4 Boje to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
21.5 Boje to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6 Boje to Yousuf, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 22 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 88/5
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.50)
Nicky Boje 3.0-0-9-0
Mohammad Yousuf 30(44b 2X4 1X6)
Kieron Pollard 14(34b 1X4)
22.1 Martin to Pollard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2 Martin to Pollard, one run, One more to the total
22.3 Martin to Yousuf, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
22.4 Martin to Pollard, legbye, Kieron Pollard was completely deceived
22.5 Martin to Yousuf, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6 Martin to Pollard, two runs, Overthrow by Raina instead of 1 they get 2
End of over 23 (6 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 94/5
(R/R: 4.09 R/R Req: 4.41)
Chris Martin 3.0-0-15-0
Kieron Pollard 17(38b 1X4)
Mohammad Yousuf 32(46b 2X4 1X6)
23.1 Boje to Yousuf, one run, That is very well run by Kieron Pollard
23.2 Boje to Pollard, one run, Great cooperation between Kieron Pollard and Mohammad Yousuf
23.3 Boje to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
23.4 Boje to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5 Boje to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
23.6 Boje to Yousuf, legbye, Mohammad Yousuf missed that one by a mile
End of over 24 (3 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 97/5
(R/R: 4.04 R/R Req: 4.50)
Nicky Boje 4.0-0-11-0
Kieron Pollard 18(39b 1X4)
Mohammad Yousuf 33(51b 2X4 1X6)
24.1 Thushara to Yousuf, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Yousuf
24.2 Thushara to Yousuf, one run, One more to the total
24.3 Thushara to Pollard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4 Thushara to Pollard, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.5 Thushara to Pollard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6 Thushara to Pollard, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Thilan Thushara
End of over 25 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 104/5
(R/R: 4.16 R/R Req: 4.33)
Thilan Thushara 8.0-0-28-2
Kieron Pollard 24(43b 1X4 1X6)
Mohammad Yousuf 34(53b 2X4 1X6)
25.1 Boje to Yousuf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.2 Boje to Yousuf, one run, One more to the total
25.3 Boje to Pollard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4 Boje to Pollard, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5 Boje to Yousuf, one run, The misfield by Martin allows yet another run
25.6 Boje to Pollard, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nicky Boje, deserving this punishment
End of over 26 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 111/5
(R/R: 4.27 R/R Req: 4.14)
Nicky Boje 5.0-0-18-0
Kieron Pollard 29(46b 2X4 1X6)
Mohammad Yousuf 36(56b 2X4 1X6)
26.1 Singh to Yousuf, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
26.2 Singh to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3 Singh to Yousuf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.4 Singh to Yousuf, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Adam Gilchrist
Mohammad Yousuf 36 (60b 2X4 1X6)
c. Gilchrist b. Singh
26.5 Singh to Adams, one run, One more to the total
26.6 Singh to Pollard, no run, Defensively played by Kieron Pollard
End of over 27 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 112/6
(R/R: 4.15 R/R Req: 4.38)
Harbhajan Singh 3.0-0-5-1
Kieron Pollard 29(47b 2X4 1X6)
Andre Adams 1(1b)
27.1 Boje to Adams, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2 Boje to Adams, one run, That is very well run by Kieron Pollard
27.3 Boje to Pollard, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW
Kieron Pollard 29 (48b 2X4 1X6)
lbw b. Boje
27.4 Boje to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5 Boje to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
27.6 Boje to Ntini, no run, Defensively played by Makhaya Ntini
End of over 28 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 113/7
(R/R: 4.04 R/R Req: 4.67)
Nicky Boje 6.0-0-19-1
Makhaya Ntini 0(3b)
Andre Adams 2(3b)
28.1 Martin to Adams, no run, Defensively played by Andre Adams
28.2 Martin to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
28.3 Martin to Adams, one run, The misfield by Boje allows yet another run
28.4 Martin to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5 Martin to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
28.6 Martin to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
End of over 29 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 114/7
(R/R: 3.93 R/R Req: 5.00)
Chris Martin 4.0-0-16-0
Makhaya Ntini 0(6b)
Andre Adams 3(6b)
29.1 Boje to Adams, no run, Nicky Boje is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2 Boje to Adams, one run, One more to the total
29.3 Boje to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
29.4 Boje to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
29.5 Boje to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6 Boje to Ntini, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 30 (2 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 116/7
(R/R: 3.87 R/R Req: 5.30)
Nicky Boje 7.0-0-21-1
Andre Adams 4(8b)
Makhaya Ntini 1(10b)
30.1 Flintoff to Ntini, one run, Great cooperation between Makhaya Ntini and Andre Adams
30.2 Flintoff to Adams, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
30.3 Flintoff to Adams, two runs,
30.4 Flintoff to Adams, one run, That is very well run by Makhaya Ntini
30.5 Flintoff to Ntini, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.6 Flintoff to Adams, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
End of over 31 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 123/7
(R/R: 3.97 R/R Req: 5.11)
Andrew Flintoff 4.0-0-19-2
Andre Adams 7(12b)
Makhaya Ntini 5(12b)
31.1 Singh to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2 Singh to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3 Singh to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
31.4 Singh to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
31.5 Singh to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
31.6 Singh to Ntini, three runs, Great work by Raina saved a certain boundary
End of over 32 (3 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 126/7
(R/R: 3.94 R/R Req: 5.38)
Harbhajan Singh 4.0-0-8-1
Andre Adams 7(12b)
Makhaya Ntini 8(18b)
32.1 Nannes to Ntini, no ball, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
32.1 Nannes to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
32.2 Nannes to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3 Nannes to Ntini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4 Nannes to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
32.5 Nannes to Ntini, no run, Left alone by Makhaya Ntini
32.6 Nannes to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
End of over 33 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 127/7
(R/R: 3.85 R/R Req: 6.00)
Dirk Nannes 6.0-2-22-1
Makhaya Ntini 8(24b)
Andre Adams 7(12b)
33.1 Singh to Adams, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.2 Singh to Adams, no ball, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
33.2 Singh to Adams, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
33.3 Singh to Adams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.4 Singh to Adams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5 Singh to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
33.6 Singh to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
End of over 34 (1 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 128/7
(R/R: 3.76 R/R Req: 6.83)
Harbhajan Singh 5.0-0-9-1
Andre Adams 7(18b)
Makhaya Ntini 8(24b)
34.1 Boje to Ntini, no run, Nicky Boje is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.2 Boje to Ntini, one run, One more to the total
34.3 Boje to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
34.4 Boje to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
34.5 Boje to Adams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6 Boje to Adams, one run, That was a very risky single.
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Nicky Boje
End of over 35 (2 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 130/7
(R/R: 3.71 R/R Req: 7.80)
Nicky Boje 8.0-0-23-1
Makhaya Ntini 9(26b)
Andre Adams 8(22b)
35.1 Flintoff to Adams, one run, Great cooperation between Andre Adams and Makhaya Ntini
35.2 Flintoff to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
35.3 Flintoff to Ntini, two runs,
35.4 Flintoff to Ntini, one run, That is very well run by Andre Adams
35.5 Flintoff to Adams, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.6 Flintoff to Ntini, no run, Makhaya Ntini was completely deceived
End of over 36 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 137/7
(R/R: 3.81 R/R Req: 8.00)
Andrew Flintoff 5.0-0-26-2
Makhaya Ntini 12(30b)
Andre Adams 12(24b)
36.1 Singh to Adams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2 Singh to Adams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3 Singh to Adams, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andre Adams
36.4 Singh to Adams, no run, Left alone by Andre Adams
36.5 Singh to Adams, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
36.6 Singh to Adams, three runs, Great work by Raina saved a certain boundary
End of over 37 (7 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 144/7
(R/R: 3.89 R/R Req: 8.33)
Harbhajan Singh 6.0-0-16-1
Makhaya Ntini 12(30b)
Andre Adams 19(30b 1X4)
37.1 Nannes to Adams, no ball, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
37.1 Nannes to Adams, no run, Andre Adams was completely deceived
37.2 Nannes to Adams, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Gilchrist
Andre Adams 19 (32b 1X4)
c. Gilchrist b. Nannes
37.3 Nannes to Boult, two runs,
37.4 Nannes to Boult, no run, Defensively played by Trent Boult
37.5 Nannes to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived
37.6 Nannes to Boult, two runs,
End of over 38 (5 runs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 149/8
(R/R: 3.92 R/R Req: 10.00)
Dirk Nannes 7.0-2-27-2
Trent Boult 4(4b)
Makhaya Ntini 12(30b)
38.1 Singh to Ntini, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2 Singh to Boult, OUT, Ravi Bopara takes an easy catch to dismiss Trent Boult
Trent Boult 4 (5b)
c. Bopara b. Singh
38.3 Singh to Mendis, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
38.4 Singh to Mendis, OUT, Jean Paul Duminy takes an easy catch to dismiss Ajantha Mendis, Quack Quack!
Ajantha Mendis 0 (2b)
c. Duminy b. Singh
End of innings (38.4 overs)
WAIKATO WARRIORS 150/10 (RR: 3.88)
Harbhajan Singh 6.4-0-17-3
Makhaya Ntini 13(31b)
That will be the match
A very close match indeed, but in the end the Grounding Greens bowlers contained the Waikato Warriors batsman, to grasp victory
Thats all the cricket from Dunedin
GROUNDING GREENS 168/2 40.0 overs
WAIKATO WARRIORS 150 38.4 overs
Grounding Greens won by 18 runs
Man of the match: Harbhajan Singh
Scorecard:
Code:
Date: 04-29-2010
WAIKATO WARRIORS VS GROUNDING GREENS at Dunedin
40 overs match
Pitch Condition: Poor
GROUNDING GREENS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST
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GROUNDING GREENS innings
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Ravi Bopara b. Pollard 30 62 2 0 48.4%
Adam Gilchrist lbw b. Adams 52 110 2 0 47.3%
Suresh Raina not out 51 58 4 1 87.9%
Jean Paul Duminy not out 17 13 3 0 130.8%
Ross Taylor
Andrew Flintoff
Harbhajan Singh
Thilan Thushara
Nicky Boje
Chris Martin
Dirk Nannes
Total: 168/2 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 4.20 Extras: 18
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WAIKATO WARRIORS Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Makhaya Ntini 8.0 0 30 0 3.75 0 1
Andre Adams 8.0 0 51 1 6.38 0 1
Jacques Kallis 5.0 0 18 0 3.60 2 0
Kieron Pollard 8.0 0 27 1 3.38 0 1
Trent Boult 5.0 0 10 0 2.00 0 1
Ajantha Mendis 6.0 0 22 0 3.67 1 1
EXTRAS Wides: 3 No Balls: 5 Leg Byes: 10 Byes: 0
Total: 168/2 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 4.20 Extras: 18
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GROUNDING GREENS Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
R Bopara Gilchrist ??????????????????????????????? 71 (117)
S Raina Gilchrist ?????????????????????????????? 70 (104)
S Raina J Duminy ??????????? 27 (19)
Fall of Wickets 71/1 141/2
Total: 168/2 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 4.20 Extras: 18
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WAIKATO WARRIORS innings
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Rahul Dravid c. Flintoff b. Nannes 0 1 0 0 0.0%
Gautam Gambhir c. Martin b. Flintoff 0 3 0 0 0.0%
Martin Guptill c. Gilchrist b. Flintoff 0 6 0 0 0.0%
Jacques Kallis c. Singh b. Thushara 22 33 1 0 66.7%
Mohammad Yousuf c. Gilchrist b. Singh 36 60 2 1 60.0%
Kane Williamson c. Raina b. Thushara 8 12 1 0 66.7%
Kieron Pollard lbw b. Boje 29 48 2 1 60.4%
Andre Adams c. Gilchrist b. Nannes 19 32 1 0 59.4%
Makhaya Ntini not out 13 31 0 0 41.9%
Trent Boult c. Bopara b. Singh 4 5 0 0 80.0%
Ajantha Mendis c. Duminy b. Singh 0 2 0 0 0.0%
Total: 150/10 Overs: 38.4 Run Rate: 3.75 Extras: 19
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GROUNDING GREENS Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Dirk Nannes 7.0 2 27 2 3.86 0 2
Andrew Flintoff 5.0 0 26 2 5.20 0 2
Chris Martin 4.0 0 16 0 4.00 0 0
Thilan Thushara 8.0 0 28 2 3.50 1 0
Harbhajan Singh 6.4 0 17 3 2.55 0 1
Nicky Boje 8.0 0 23 1 2.88 0 0
EXTRAS Wides: 1 No Balls: 5 Leg Byes: 9 Byes: 4
Total: 150/10 Overs: 38.4 Run Rate: 3.75 Extras: 19
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WAIKATO WARRIORS Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
R Dravid G Gambhir 0 (1)
M Guptill G Gambhir 0 (8)
M Guptill J Kallis ? 3 (2)
M Yousuf J Kallis ??????????????????? 44 (56)
M Yousuf Williamson ???? 10 (14)
M Yousuf K Pollard ??????????????????????? 54 (79)
A Adams K Pollard ? 2 (5)
A Adams M Ntini ?????????????? 32 (59)
T Boult M Ntini ?? 5 (6)
A Mendis M Ntini 0 (2)
Fall of Wickets 0/1 0/2 3/3 47/4 57/5
111/6 113/7 145/8 150/9 150/10
Total: 150/10 Overs: 38.4 Run Rate: 3.75 Extras: 19
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GROUNDING GREENS 168/2 40.0 overs
WAIKATO WARRIORS 150 38.4 overs
Grounding Greens won by 18 runs
Man of the match: Harbhajan Singh
Points Table (SF 2)
Grounding Greens|1|1|0|2|+0.45
Waikato Warriors|1|0|1|0|-0.45
MaD is requested to take out Graeme Swann from his side and put up a replacement player for Swann, so that I can put up the first wing of first Semi Final.