2000 WCC Knockout Trophy

:den: :bat: :bro: Niels Håkansson
:den: :ar: :bro: Chris Mattsson
:den: :bat: :goldo: Aksel Johansson :c:
:den: :ar: :slvo: William Gunnarsson^
:den: :wkb: :bro: Søren Berglund
:den: :wk: :bro: Paul Boesen+
:den: :ar: :slvo: August Eklund^
:den: :bwl: :bro: Chris Fredriksson^
:den: :bwl: :slvo: Noah Bendtsen^
:den: :bwl: :bro: Martin Lundgren^
:den: :bwl: :bro: Felix Nørregaard^
 
Damn tight finish, our batting has been underwhelming in ODIS, definitely not good enough to win trophies.
Going to be an exciting final
 
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FINALS
The Final

30 April, 2000
50-over match

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DENMARK vs SPAIN
Hellenic Cricket Fields, Athens

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- X -

TOSS - SPAIN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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DENMARK
1st INNINGS​
Code:
SPAIN VS DENMARK at Athens
50 overs match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
 
SPAIN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
Code:
0.1  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, Defensively played by Niels Håkansson
0.2  Soldo to Håkansson, one run, Great cooperation between Niels Håkansson and Chris Mattsson      
0.3  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, Left alone by Niels Håkansson
0.5  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.6  Soldo to Håkansson, two runs, Overthrow by Reyes instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         DENMARK               4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Ivan Soldo           1.0-0-4-0
         Niels Håkansson       3(5b)
         Chris Mattsson        1(1b)   

1.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
1.2  Bolívar to Håkansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      
1.3  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, Dropped! Perez made a big mess of that simple chance
1.4  Bolívar to Håkansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
1.5  Bolívar to Håkansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Bolívar to Håkansson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Moises Costa

         Niels Håkansson        4 (9b)
         c. Costa       b. Bolívar


         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         DENMARK               7/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Abraham Bolívar      1.0-0-3-1
         Aksel Johansson       0(0b)
         Chris Mattsson        3(3b)

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Spain break through!

It was no surprise that Spain won the toss and chose to bat second given all three of their wins have while chasing - much like the Danes - but to keep Denmark's score to a bare minimum is going to take some doing, even after an early dismissal to get rid of Niels Håkansson in his final international innings.

Code:
2.1  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
2.2  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Overthrow by Ruiz instead of 1 they get 2
2.3  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
2.5  Soldo to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and Chris Mattsson      
2.6  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              12/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Ivan Soldo           2.0-0-9-0
         Aksel Johansson       3(4b)
         Chris Mattsson        5(5b)   

3.1  Torres to Mattsson, no run, Chris Mattsson was completely deceived 
3.2  Torres to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.3  Torres to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
3.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
3.6  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, Johannes Torres cant belive it

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              17/1
         (R/R:  4.25)
         Johannes Torres      1.0-0-5-0
         Aksel Johansson       7(7b 1X4)
         Chris Mattsson        6(8b)   

4.1  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.2  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Chris Mattsson missed that one by a mile
4.3  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ivan Soldo, deserving this punishment
4.4  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, The misfield by Reyes allows yet another run
4.5  Soldo to Johansson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              23/1
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Ivan Soldo           3.0-0-14-0
         Chris Mattsson       11(13b 1X4)
         Aksel Johansson       7(8b 1X4)   

5.1  Torres to Johansson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
5.2  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
5.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
5.4  Torres to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
5.5  Torres to Mattsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              29/1
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Johannes Torres      2.0-0-11-0
         Aksel Johansson      12(13b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       12(14b 1X4)   

6.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, Defensively played by Chris Mattsson
6.2  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Bolívar to Mattsson, FOUR, Abraham Bolívar cant belive it
6.4  Bolívar to Mattsson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abraham Bolívar, giving that a wide
6.4  Bolívar to Mattsson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Bolívar to Mattsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Chris Mattsson

         End of over 7  (13 runs)
         DENMARK              42/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Abraham Bolívar      2.0-0-16-1
         Chris Mattsson       23(20b 3X4)
         Aksel Johansson      13(14b 2X4)   

7.1  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, 
7.2  Soldo to Johansson, legbye, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
7.3  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
7.4  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.6  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              47/1
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Ivan Soldo           4.0-0-18-0
         Chris Mattsson       24(21b 3X4)
         Aksel Johansson      16(19b 2X4)   

8.1  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.2  Perez to Mattsson, no run, Defensively played by Chris Mattsson
8.3  Perez to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Perez to Mattsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Vasil Perez, deserving this punishment
8.5  Perez to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
8.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              53/1
         (R/R:  5.89)
         Vasil Perez          1.0-0-6-0
         Aksel Johansson      17(21b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       29(25b 4X4)   

9.1  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, Ivan Soldo cant belive it
9.2  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, Dropped! Bolívar made a big mess of that simple chance
9.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      
9.4  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.5  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, Ivan Soldo cant belive it
9.6  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 10  (11 runs)
         DENMARK              64/1
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Ivan Soldo           5.0-0-29-0
         Aksel Johansson      18(22b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       39(30b 6X4)   

10.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
10.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
10.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
10.4  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
10.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
10.6  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              70/1
         (R/R:  6.36)
         Abraham Bolívar      3.0-0-22-1
         Chris Mattsson       40(31b 6X4)
         Aksel Johansson      23(27b 3X4)   

11.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.2  Perez to Johansson, FOUR, Vasil Perez cant belive it
11.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and Chris Mattsson      
11.5  Perez to Mattsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              76/1
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Vasil Perez          2.0-0-12-0
         Aksel Johansson      28(32b 4X4)
         Chris Mattsson       41(32b 6X4)   

12.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  Bolívar to Mattsson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Riley Delgado

         Chris Mattsson         41 (34b 6X4)
         c. Delgado     b. Bolívar

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Chris Mattsson perishes 9 runs short of a well-deserved fifty - but not before leaving an indelible mark on the innings.
Abraham Bolívar strikes for the second time to remove the swashbuckling opener who took the fight right to Spain after Neils Håkansson's dismissal.

Code:
12.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
12.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Ruiz saved a certain boundary
12.5  Bolívar to Johansson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Aksel Johansson
12.6  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson  

         End of over 13  (10 runs)
         DENMARK              86/2
         (R/R:  6.62)
         Abraham Bolívar      4.0-0-32-2
         William Gunnarsson    3(2b)
         Aksel Johansson      35(34b 4X4 1X6)   

13.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.2  Perez to Johansson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
13.6  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Vasil Perez          3.0-0-18-0
         Aksel Johansson      39(37b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson    5(5b)   

14.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          
14.3  Soldo to Gunnarsson, two runs, 
14.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
14.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
14.6  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         DENMARK              96/2
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Ivan Soldo           6.0-0-33-0
         William Gunnarsson    8(10b)
         Aksel Johansson      40(38b 4X4 1X6)   

15.1  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
15.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
15.4  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
15.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
15.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         DENMARK              96/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Abraham Bolívar      5.0-0-32-2
         Aksel Johansson      40(44b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson    8(10b)   

16.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Torres allows yet another run
16.2  Perez to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
16.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
16.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
16.5  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             100/2
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Vasil Perez          4.0-0-22-0
         William Gunnarsson   10(13b)
         Aksel Johansson      42(47b 4X4 1X6)   

17.1  Torres to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
17.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
17.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
17.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
17.5  Torres to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Ruiz allows yet another run
17.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         DENMARK             102/2
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Johannes Torres      3.0-0-13-0
         Aksel Johansson      43(52b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   11(14b)   

18.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
18.3  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.4  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Reyes allows yet another run
18.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             105/2
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Vasil Perez          5.0-0-25-0
         Aksel Johansson      44(55b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   13(17b)   

19.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
19.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
19.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Aksel Johansson

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Aksel Johansson reaches his half-century with two illustrious cover drives - his fourth fifty in just as many innings.
He has been a staple for Denmark and has led from the front with unreal consistency - but the job is far from done for Aksel Johansson and his men.

Code:
19.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             114/2
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Johannes Torres      4.0-0-22-0
         Aksel Johansson      52(59b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   14(19b)   

20.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
20.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
20.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
20.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             115/2
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Vasil Perez          6.0-0-26-0
         Aksel Johansson      52(63b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   15(21b)   

21.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
21.2  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
21.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Torres allows yet another run
21.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ivan Soldo, deserving this punishment
21.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
21.6  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 22  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             124/2
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Ivan Soldo           7.0-0-42-0
         Aksel Johansson      55(65b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   21(25b 1X4)   

22.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
22.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
22.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
22.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             125/2
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Abraham Bolívar      6.0-1-33-2
         Aksel Johansson      55(67b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   22(29b 1X4)   

23.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
23.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
23.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
23.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             126/2
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Vasil Perez          7.0-0-27-0
         Aksel Johansson      55(70b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   23(32b 1X4)   

24.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, Dropped! Morales made a big mess of that simple chance
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, wide, Abraham Bolívar bowling a very wayward one
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, wide, Abraham Bolívar bowling a very wayward one
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
24.3  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Alvarez allows yet another run
24.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             135/2
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Abraham Bolívar      7.0-1-42-2
         Aksel Johansson      60(76b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   25(34b 1X4)   

25.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
25.2  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Vasil Perez cant belive it
25.4  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
25.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             142/2
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Vasil Perez          8.0-0-34-0
         Aksel Johansson      61(79b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   31(37b 2X4)   

26.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
26.2  Silva to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
26.3  Silva to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
26.4  Silva to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.5  Silva to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
26.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             145/2
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Heinrich Silva       1.0-0-3-0
         Aksel Johansson      62(83b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   33(39b 2X4)   

27.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
27.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  Perez to Johansson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
27.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
27.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             152/2
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Vasil Perez          9.0-0-41-0
         Aksel Johansson      68(86b 7X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   34(42b 2X4)   

28.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
28.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.3  Silva to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Heinrich Silva, deserving this punishment
28.4  Silva to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
28.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         DENMARK             158/2
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Heinrich Silva       2.0-0-9-0
         William Gunnarsson   35(46b 2X4)
         Aksel Johansson      73(88b 8X4 2X6)   

29.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
29.2  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Perez to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Costa saved a certain boundary
29.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Vasil Perez

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             162/2
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Vasil Perez          10.0-0-45-0
         Aksel Johansson      74(93b 8X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   38(47b 2X4)   

30.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
30.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
30.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
30.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
30.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             163/2
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Johannes Torres      5.0-0-23-0
         Aksel Johansson      74(98b 8X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   39(48b 2X4)   

31.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
31.2  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Overthrow by Silva instead of 1 they get 2
31.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson  
31.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             167/2
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Ivan Soldo           8.0-0-46-0
         William Gunnarsson   40(52b 2X4)
         Aksel Johansson      77(100b 8X4 2X6)   

32.1  Bolívar to Johansson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
32.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
32.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.5  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aksel Johansson
32.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 33  (10 runs)
         DENMARK             177/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Abraham Bolívar      8.0-1-52-2
         Aksel Johansson      87(106b 9X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   40(52b 2X4)

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Aksel Johansson on the charge - a six and a four to Abraham Bolívar brings up the 100-run stand between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson.
Spain have struggled ever since the first wicket fell with Denmark refusing to yield to the Spanish attack - a commanding stand has put Denmark in the driver's seat.

Code:
33.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
33.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
33.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
33.4  Silva to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run
33.6  Silva to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             181/2
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Heinrich Silva       3.0-0-13-0
         Aksel Johansson      88(108b 9X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   42(57b 2X4)   

34.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
34.2  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
34.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by William Gunnarsson
      The crowd cheers for William Gunnarsson's fifty
34.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
34.6  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment

         End of over 35  (13 runs)
         DENMARK             194/2
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Abraham Bolívar      9.0-1-65-2
         Aksel Johansson      92(110b 10X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   51(61b 4X4)   

35.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
35.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Torres to Johansson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
35.4  Torres to Johansson, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Torres. Johansson didnt have a clue

         Aksel Johansson        98 (113b 10X4 4X6)
         b. Torres

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Six... and out! Through the gates!

Aksel Johansson departs after playing the innings of his lifetime. Johannes Torres finally provides the lucky break for Spain after conceding a six on the previous delivery.
The Danish skipper perishes two runs short of what would've been his maiden ODI hundred - and what an occasion it would've been to bring his maiden century up in.

But nevertheless, his masterclass has given Denmark a solid foundation in the final. Denmark need to make sure they don't lose their footing after dominating the innings.

Code:
35.5  Torres to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
35.6  Torres to Berglund, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 36  (10 runs)
         DENMARK             204/3
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Johannes Torres      6.0-0-33-1
         William Gunnarsson   52(62b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund        3(2b)   

36.1  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 
36.2  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund missed that one by a mile
36.4  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Left alone by Søren Berglund
36.5  Soldo to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         DENMARK             204/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Ivan Soldo           9.0-0-46-0
         Søren Berglund        3(8b)
         William Gunnarsson   52(62b 4X4)   

37.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Søren Berglund      
37.2  Bolívar to Berglund, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
37.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Bolívar to Berglund, one run, The misfield by Soldo allows yet another run
      Abraham Bolívar finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             208/3
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Abraham Bolívar      10.0-1-69-2
         William Gunnarsson   54(66b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund        5(10b)   

38.1  Soldo to Berglund, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Søren Berglund
38.2  Soldo to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Soldo to Berglund, one run, One more to the total
38.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.5  Soldo to Berglund, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.6  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Ivan Soldoends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 39  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             217/3
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Ivan Soldo           10.0-1-55-0
         William Gunnarsson   55(68b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund       13(14b 1X4)   

39.1  Torres to Berglund, three runs, Great work by Ruiz saved a certain boundary
39.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
39.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4  Torres to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
39.5  Torres to Berglund, legbye, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
39.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         DENMARK             222/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Johannes Torres      7.0-0-37-1
         William Gunnarsson   56(71b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund       16(17b 1X4)   

40.1  Silva to Berglund, one run, Great cooperation between Søren Berglund and William Gunnarsson  
40.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
40.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
40.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         DENMARK             227/3
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Heinrich Silva       4.0-0-18-0
         William Gunnarsson   60(76b 5X4)
         Søren Berglund       17(18b 1X4)   

41.1  Torres to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
41.2  Torres to Berglund, legbye, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 
41.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
41.4  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
41.5  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
41.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got William Gunnarsson

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             236/3
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Johannes Torres      8.0-0-45-1
         William Gunnarsson   68(80b 7X4)
         Søren Berglund       17(20b 1X4)   

42.1  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Søren Berglund
42.2  Silva to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
42.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
42.5  Silva to Berglund, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Heinrich Silva, giving that a wide
42.5  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
42.6  Silva to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         DENMARK             247/3
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Heinrich Silva       5.0-0-29-0
         Søren Berglund       22(25b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   73(82b 8X4)   

43.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
43.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
43.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
43.4  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
43.5  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
43.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 44  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             254/3
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Johannes Torres      9.0-0-52-1
         Søren Berglund       22(25b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   80(88b 9X4)   

44.1  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.2  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.3  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
44.5  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Søren Berglund      

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             257/3
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Roberto Ruiz         1.0-0-3-0
         Søren Berglund       23(29b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   82(90b 9X4)   

45.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
45.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
45.3  Torres to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
45.4  Torres to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
45.5  Torres to Berglund, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
45.6  Torres to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Johannes Torresends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 46  (6 runs)
         DENMARK             263/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Johannes Torres      10.0-0-58-1
         William Gunnarsson   83(92b 9X4)
         Søren Berglund       28(33b 3X4)   

46.1  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ruiz           
46.2  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
46.3  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, The misfield by Silva allows yet another run
46.4  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
46.5  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Roberto Ruiz cant belive it
46.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Delgado saved a certain boundary

         End of over 47  (8 runs)
         DENMARK             271/3
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Roberto Ruiz         2.0-0-11-0
         Søren Berglund       29(36b 3X4)
         William Gunnarsson   90(95b 10X4)   

47.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
47.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
47.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Century for Gunnarsson. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Hundred for William Gunnarsson and what a way to bring it up! A phenomenal knock which started with William Gunnarsson playing second fiddle to his captain.
But he eventually came into his own afterwards and started freeing up his arms a bit more before completely lashing out at the inadequate bowling being served up to him.

Spain have so far been less than impressive with the ball, which has resulted in loose volleys and some really poor lines to batters and it is really reflective in Denmark's score.

Code:
47.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got William Gunnarsson
47.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
47.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Silva          

         End of over 48  (15 runs)
         DENMARK             286/3
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Heinrich Silva       6.0-0-44-0
         William Gunnarsson  104(102b 12X4 1X6)
         Søren Berglund       29(36b 3X4)   

48.1  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.2  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
48.3  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
48.5  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by William Gunnarsson

         End of over 49  (11 runs)
         DENMARK             297/3
         (R/R:  6.06)
         Roberto Ruiz         3.0-0-22-0
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)
         Søren Berglund       30(37b 3X4)   

49.1  Silva to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
49.2  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
49.3  Silva to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
49.4  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
49.5  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
49.6  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         DENMARK             305/3
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Heinrich Silva       7.0-0-52-0
         Søren Berglund       38(43b 5X4)
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         DENMARK             305/3 (RR:  6.18)
         Heinrich Silva        7.0-0-52-0
         Søren Berglund       38(43b 5X4)
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)

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Denmark finish on 305/3 with William Gunnarsson's 114 not out headlining the innings - overshadowing Aksel Johansson's 98.

Code:
DENMARK innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Niels Håkansson     c. Costa       b. Bolívar       4     9    0    0   44.4%
Chris Mattsson      c. Delgado     b. Bolívar      41    34    6    0  120.6%
Aksel Johansson*                   b. Torres       98   113   10    4   86.7%
William Gunnarsson  not out                       114   107   13    2  106.5%
Søren Berglund      not out                        38    43    5    0   88.4%
Paul Boesen†        
August Eklund       
Chris Fredriksson   
Noah Bendtsen       
Martin Lundgren     
Felix Nørregaard    
 
 Total:  305/3       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.10      Extras:  10    
  
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DENMARK Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Håkansson     C Mattsson   ˛                                          7 (12)
Johansson     C Mattsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                       69 (62)
Johansson     Gunnarsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      125 (140)
S Berglund    Gunnarsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛            104 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       76/2      201/3               
                                                                          

 Total:  305/3       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.10     Extras:  10   
  
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Code:
SPAIN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Ivan Soldo           10.0      1      55      0      5.50     0      0 
Abraham Bolívar      10.0      1      69      2      6.90     3      0 
Johannes Torres      10.0      0      58      1      5.80     0      0 
Vasil Perez          10.0      0      45      0      4.50     0      0 
Heinrich Silva        7.0      0      52      0      7.43     3      0 
Roberto Ruiz          3.0      0      22      0      7.33     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 305/3          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.10      Extras: 10 

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Spain will be really disappointed with their efforts with the ball in the all-important final - but credit where credit is due, Denmark stepped up in a crunch situation and showcased sheer skillfulness and prowess to lay the groundwork for a historic win. Spain, despite being set a target of 306, will most-certainly be fancying their chances given their own glittering history of run-chases in this very tournament. On a ground where Greece chased down India's 324 - Denmark can not afford any lapses in concentration.

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TARGET - SPAIN NEED 306 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 6.12 RUNS PER OVER

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@liveinasociety @Guesty98
 
WILLIAM GUNNARSSON! Saved his best for the last. Aksel was really unlucky to miss on a ton. What a partnership between these two.
I am pretty sure this is the first time we have score a total above 300. And what a day for that to happen.

Hoping we can give the fairytale end to Håkansson's career.
 
Brilliant century from Gunnarsson, and along with Johansson’s knock, we’ve been set a huge mountain to climb.

If we keep wickets in hand and take the chase deep, you just never know…
 
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FINALS
The Final

30 April, 2000
50-over match

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DENMARK vs SPAIN
Hellenic Cricket Fields, Athens

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TOSS - SPAIN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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DENMARK
1st INNINGS​
Code:
SPAIN VS DENMARK at Athens
50 overs match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
 
SPAIN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
Code:
0.1  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, Defensively played by Niels Håkansson
0.2  Soldo to Håkansson, one run, Great cooperation between Niels Håkansson and Chris Mattsson      
0.3  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, Left alone by Niels Håkansson
0.5  Soldo to Håkansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.6  Soldo to Håkansson, two runs, Overthrow by Reyes instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         DENMARK               4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Ivan Soldo           1.0-0-4-0
         Niels Håkansson       3(5b)
         Chris Mattsson        1(1b)   

1.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
1.2  Bolívar to Håkansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      
1.3  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, Dropped! Perez made a big mess of that simple chance
1.4  Bolívar to Håkansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
1.5  Bolívar to Håkansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Bolívar to Håkansson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Moises Costa

         Niels Håkansson        4 (9b)
         c. Costa       b. Bolívar


         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         DENMARK               7/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Abraham Bolívar      1.0-0-3-1
         Aksel Johansson       0(0b)
         Chris Mattsson        3(3b)

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Spain break through!

It was no surprise that Spain won the toss and chose to bat second given all three of their wins have while chasing - much like the Danes - but to keep Denmark's score to a bare minimum is going to take some doing, even after an early dismissal to get rid of Niels Håkansson in his final international innings.

Code:
2.1  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
2.2  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Overthrow by Ruiz instead of 1 they get 2
2.3  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
2.5  Soldo to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and Chris Mattsson      
2.6  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              12/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Ivan Soldo           2.0-0-9-0
         Aksel Johansson       3(4b)
         Chris Mattsson        5(5b)   

3.1  Torres to Mattsson, no run, Chris Mattsson was completely deceived 
3.2  Torres to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.3  Torres to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
3.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
3.6  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, Johannes Torres cant belive it

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              17/1
         (R/R:  4.25)
         Johannes Torres      1.0-0-5-0
         Aksel Johansson       7(7b 1X4)
         Chris Mattsson        6(8b)   

4.1  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.2  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Chris Mattsson missed that one by a mile
4.3  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ivan Soldo, deserving this punishment
4.4  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, The misfield by Reyes allows yet another run
4.5  Soldo to Johansson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              23/1
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Ivan Soldo           3.0-0-14-0
         Chris Mattsson       11(13b 1X4)
         Aksel Johansson       7(8b 1X4)   

5.1  Torres to Johansson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
5.2  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
5.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
5.4  Torres to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
5.5  Torres to Mattsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              29/1
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Johannes Torres      2.0-0-11-0
         Aksel Johansson      12(13b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       12(14b 1X4)   

6.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, Defensively played by Chris Mattsson
6.2  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Bolívar to Mattsson, FOUR, Abraham Bolívar cant belive it
6.4  Bolívar to Mattsson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abraham Bolívar, giving that a wide
6.4  Bolívar to Mattsson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Bolívar to Mattsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Chris Mattsson

         End of over 7  (13 runs)
         DENMARK              42/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Abraham Bolívar      2.0-0-16-1
         Chris Mattsson       23(20b 3X4)
         Aksel Johansson      13(14b 2X4)   

7.1  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, 
7.2  Soldo to Johansson, legbye, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
7.3  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
7.4  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Soldo to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.6  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         DENMARK              47/1
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Ivan Soldo           4.0-0-18-0
         Chris Mattsson       24(21b 3X4)
         Aksel Johansson      16(19b 2X4)   

8.1  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.2  Perez to Mattsson, no run, Defensively played by Chris Mattsson
8.3  Perez to Mattsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Perez to Mattsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Vasil Perez, deserving this punishment
8.5  Perez to Mattsson, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Mattsson and Aksel Johansson     
8.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              53/1
         (R/R:  5.89)
         Vasil Perez          1.0-0-6-0
         Aksel Johansson      17(21b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       29(25b 4X4)   

9.1  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, Ivan Soldo cant belive it
9.2  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, Dropped! Bolívar made a big mess of that simple chance
9.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      
9.4  Soldo to Mattsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.5  Soldo to Mattsson, FOUR, Ivan Soldo cant belive it
9.6  Soldo to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 10  (11 runs)
         DENMARK              64/1
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Ivan Soldo           5.0-0-29-0
         Aksel Johansson      18(22b 2X4)
         Chris Mattsson       39(30b 6X4)   

10.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, one run, One more to the total
10.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
10.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
10.4  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
10.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
10.6  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Mattsson      

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              70/1
         (R/R:  6.36)
         Abraham Bolívar      3.0-0-22-1
         Chris Mattsson       40(31b 6X4)
         Aksel Johansson      23(27b 3X4)   

11.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.2  Perez to Johansson, FOUR, Vasil Perez cant belive it
11.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and Chris Mattsson      
11.5  Perez to Mattsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              76/1
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Vasil Perez          2.0-0-12-0
         Aksel Johansson      28(32b 4X4)
         Chris Mattsson       41(32b 6X4)   

12.1  Bolívar to Mattsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  Bolívar to Mattsson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Riley Delgado

         Chris Mattsson         41 (34b 6X4)
         c. Delgado     b. Bolívar

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Chris Mattsson perishes 9 runs short of a well-deserved fifty - but not before leaving an indelible mark on the innings.
Abraham Bolívar strikes for the second time to remove the swashbuckling opener who took the fight right to Spain after Neils Håkansson's dismissal.

Code:
12.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
12.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Ruiz saved a certain boundary
12.5  Bolívar to Johansson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Aksel Johansson
12.6  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson  

         End of over 13  (10 runs)
         DENMARK              86/2
         (R/R:  6.62)
         Abraham Bolívar      4.0-0-32-2
         William Gunnarsson    3(2b)
         Aksel Johansson      35(34b 4X4 1X6)   

13.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.2  Perez to Johansson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
13.6  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         DENMARK              92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Vasil Perez          3.0-0-18-0
         Aksel Johansson      39(37b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson    5(5b)   

14.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          
14.3  Soldo to Gunnarsson, two runs, 
14.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
14.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
14.6  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         DENMARK              96/2
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Ivan Soldo           6.0-0-33-0
         William Gunnarsson    8(10b)
         Aksel Johansson      40(38b 4X4 1X6)   

15.1  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
15.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
15.4  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
15.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
15.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         DENMARK              96/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Abraham Bolívar      5.0-0-32-2
         Aksel Johansson      40(44b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson    8(10b)   

16.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Torres allows yet another run
16.2  Perez to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
16.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
16.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
16.5  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             100/2
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Vasil Perez          4.0-0-22-0
         William Gunnarsson   10(13b)
         Aksel Johansson      42(47b 4X4 1X6)   

17.1  Torres to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
17.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
17.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
17.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
17.5  Torres to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Ruiz allows yet another run
17.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         DENMARK             102/2
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Johannes Torres      3.0-0-13-0
         Aksel Johansson      43(52b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   11(14b)   

18.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
18.3  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.4  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Reyes allows yet another run
18.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             105/2
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Vasil Perez          5.0-0-25-0
         Aksel Johansson      44(55b 4X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   13(17b)   

19.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
19.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
19.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Torres to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Aksel Johansson

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Aksel Johansson reaches his half-century with two illustrious cover drives - his fourth fifty in just as many innings.
He has been a staple for Denmark and has led from the front with unreal consistency - but the job is far from done for Aksel Johansson and his men.

Code:
19.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             114/2
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Johannes Torres      4.0-0-22-0
         Aksel Johansson      52(59b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   14(19b)   

20.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
20.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
20.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
20.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             115/2
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Vasil Perez          6.0-0-26-0
         Aksel Johansson      52(63b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   15(21b)   

21.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
21.2  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
21.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, The misfield by Torres allows yet another run
21.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ivan Soldo, deserving this punishment
21.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
21.6  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 22  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             124/2
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Ivan Soldo           7.0-0-42-0
         Aksel Johansson      55(65b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   21(25b 1X4)   

22.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
22.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
22.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
22.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             125/2
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Abraham Bolívar      6.0-1-33-2
         Aksel Johansson      55(67b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   22(29b 1X4)   

23.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
23.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
23.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
23.4  Perez to Johansson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             126/2
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Vasil Perez          7.0-0-27-0
         Aksel Johansson      55(70b 6X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   23(32b 1X4)   

24.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, Dropped! Morales made a big mess of that simple chance
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, wide, Abraham Bolívar bowling a very wayward one
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, wide, Abraham Bolívar bowling a very wayward one
24.2  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
24.3  Bolívar to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Alvarez allows yet another run
24.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             135/2
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Abraham Bolívar      7.0-1-42-2
         Aksel Johansson      60(76b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   25(34b 1X4)   

25.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Aksel Johansson     
25.2  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Vasil Perez cant belive it
25.4  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
25.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             142/2
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Vasil Perez          8.0-0-34-0
         Aksel Johansson      61(79b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   31(37b 2X4)   

26.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
26.2  Silva to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
26.3  Silva to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson
26.4  Silva to Johansson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.5  Silva to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
26.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             145/2
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Heinrich Silva       1.0-0-3-0
         Aksel Johansson      62(83b 7X4 1X6)
         William Gunnarsson   33(39b 2X4)   

27.1  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
27.2  Perez to Gunnarsson, no run, Vasil Perez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Perez to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  Perez to Johansson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
27.5  Perez to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
27.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Left alone by Aksel Johansson

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             152/2
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Vasil Perez          9.0-0-41-0
         Aksel Johansson      68(86b 7X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   34(42b 2X4)   

28.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
28.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.3  Silva to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Heinrich Silva, deserving this punishment
28.4  Silva to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
28.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         DENMARK             158/2
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Heinrich Silva       2.0-0-9-0
         William Gunnarsson   35(46b 2X4)
         Aksel Johansson      73(88b 8X4 2X6)   

29.1  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
29.2  Perez to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.3  Perez to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Perez to Johansson, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Perez to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Costa saved a certain boundary
29.6  Perez to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Vasil Perez

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             162/2
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Vasil Perez          10.0-0-45-0
         Aksel Johansson      74(93b 8X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   38(47b 2X4)   

30.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Aksel Johansson     
30.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
30.3  Torres to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
30.4  Torres to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
30.6  Torres to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         DENMARK             163/2
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Johannes Torres      5.0-0-23-0
         Aksel Johansson      74(98b 8X4 2X6)
         William Gunnarsson   39(48b 2X4)   

31.1  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
31.2  Soldo to Johansson, two runs, Overthrow by Silva instead of 1 they get 2
31.3  Soldo to Johansson, one run, Great cooperation between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson  
31.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Soldo          

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             167/2
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Ivan Soldo           8.0-0-46-0
         William Gunnarsson   40(52b 2X4)
         Aksel Johansson      77(100b 8X4 2X6)   

32.1  Bolívar to Johansson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
32.2  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Defensively played by Aksel Johansson
32.3  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.5  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aksel Johansson
32.6  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        

         End of over 33  (10 runs)
         DENMARK             177/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Abraham Bolívar      8.0-1-52-2
         Aksel Johansson      87(106b 9X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   40(52b 2X4)

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Aksel Johansson on the charge - a six and a four to Abraham Bolívar brings up the 100-run stand between Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson.
Spain have struggled ever since the first wicket fell with Denmark refusing to yield to the Spanish attack - a commanding stand has put Denmark in the driver's seat.

Code:
33.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
33.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
33.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
33.4  Silva to Johansson, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Delgado allows yet another run
33.6  Silva to Johansson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             181/2
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Heinrich Silva       3.0-0-13-0
         Aksel Johansson      88(108b 9X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   42(57b 2X4)   

34.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bolívar        
34.2  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment
34.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by William Gunnarsson
      The crowd cheers for William Gunnarsson's fifty
34.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Bolívar to Johansson, no run, Aksel Johansson was completely deceived 
34.6  Bolívar to Johansson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abraham Bolívar, deserving this punishment

         End of over 35  (13 runs)
         DENMARK             194/2
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Abraham Bolívar      9.0-1-65-2
         Aksel Johansson      92(110b 10X4 3X6)
         William Gunnarsson   51(61b 4X4)   

35.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, The misfield by Bolívar allows yet another run
35.2  Torres to Johansson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Torres to Johansson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
35.4  Torres to Johansson, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Torres. Johansson didnt have a clue

         Aksel Johansson        98 (113b 10X4 4X6)
         b. Torres

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Six... and out! Through the gates!

Aksel Johansson departs after playing the innings of his lifetime. Johannes Torres finally provides the lucky break for Spain after conceding a six on the previous delivery.
The Danish skipper perishes two runs short of what would've been his maiden ODI hundred - and what an occasion it would've been to bring his maiden century up in.

But nevertheless, his masterclass has given Denmark a solid foundation in the final. Denmark need to make sure they don't lose their footing after dominating the innings.

Code:
35.5  Torres to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
35.6  Torres to Berglund, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 36  (10 runs)
         DENMARK             204/3
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Johannes Torres      6.0-0-33-1
         William Gunnarsson   52(62b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund        3(2b)   

36.1  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 
36.2  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund missed that one by a mile
36.4  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Left alone by Søren Berglund
36.5  Soldo to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Soldo to Berglund, no run, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         DENMARK             204/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Ivan Soldo           9.0-0-46-0
         Søren Berglund        3(8b)
         William Gunnarsson   52(62b 4X4)   

37.1  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, Great cooperation between William Gunnarsson and Søren Berglund      
37.2  Bolívar to Berglund, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
37.4  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Bolívar to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Bolívar to Berglund, one run, The misfield by Soldo allows yet another run
      Abraham Bolívar finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         DENMARK             208/3
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Abraham Bolívar      10.0-1-69-2
         William Gunnarsson   54(66b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund        5(10b)   

38.1  Soldo to Berglund, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Søren Berglund
38.2  Soldo to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Soldo to Berglund, one run, One more to the total
38.4  Soldo to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.5  Soldo to Berglund, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.6  Soldo to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Ivan Soldoends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 39  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             217/3
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Ivan Soldo           10.0-1-55-0
         William Gunnarsson   55(68b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund       13(14b 1X4)   

39.1  Torres to Berglund, three runs, Great work by Ruiz saved a certain boundary
39.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
39.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4  Torres to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
39.5  Torres to Berglund, legbye, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
39.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         DENMARK             222/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Johannes Torres      7.0-0-37-1
         William Gunnarsson   56(71b 4X4)
         Søren Berglund       16(17b 1X4)   

40.1  Silva to Berglund, one run, Great cooperation between Søren Berglund and William Gunnarsson  
40.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
40.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
40.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         DENMARK             227/3
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Heinrich Silva       4.0-0-18-0
         William Gunnarsson   60(76b 5X4)
         Søren Berglund       17(18b 1X4)   

41.1  Torres to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
41.2  Torres to Berglund, legbye, Søren Berglund was completely deceived 
41.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
41.4  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
41.5  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
41.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got William Gunnarsson

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         DENMARK             236/3
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Johannes Torres      8.0-0-45-1
         William Gunnarsson   68(80b 7X4)
         Søren Berglund       17(20b 1X4)   

42.1  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Søren Berglund
42.2  Silva to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
42.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
42.5  Silva to Berglund, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Heinrich Silva, giving that a wide
42.5  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
42.6  Silva to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         DENMARK             247/3
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Heinrich Silva       5.0-0-29-0
         Søren Berglund       22(25b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   73(82b 8X4)   

43.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
43.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
43.3  Torres to Gunnarsson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
43.4  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson missed that one by a mile
43.5  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Defensively played by William Gunnarsson
43.6  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 44  (7 runs)
         DENMARK             254/3
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Johannes Torres      9.0-0-52-1
         Søren Berglund       22(25b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   80(88b 9X4)   

44.1  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.2  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.3  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
44.5  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, one run, That is very well run by Søren Berglund      

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         DENMARK             257/3
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Roberto Ruiz         1.0-0-3-0
         Søren Berglund       23(29b 2X4)
         William Gunnarsson   82(90b 9X4)   

45.1  Torres to Gunnarsson, no run, Left alone by William Gunnarsson
45.2  Torres to Gunnarsson, one run, One more to the total
45.3  Torres to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
45.4  Torres to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Torres         
45.5  Torres to Berglund, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Johannes Torres, deserving this punishment
45.6  Torres to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Johannes Torresends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 46  (6 runs)
         DENMARK             263/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Johannes Torres      10.0-0-58-1
         William Gunnarsson   83(92b 9X4)
         Søren Berglund       28(33b 3X4)   

46.1  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ruiz           
46.2  Ruiz to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
46.3  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, The misfield by Silva allows yet another run
46.4  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
46.5  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Roberto Ruiz cant belive it
46.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, three runs, Great work by Delgado saved a certain boundary

         End of over 47  (8 runs)
         DENMARK             271/3
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Roberto Ruiz         2.0-0-11-0
         Søren Berglund       29(36b 3X4)
         William Gunnarsson   90(95b 10X4)   

47.1  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
47.3  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
47.4  Silva to Gunnarsson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Century for Gunnarsson. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Hundred for William Gunnarsson and what a way to bring it up! A phenomenal knock which started with William Gunnarsson playing second fiddle to his captain.
But he eventually came into his own afterwards and started freeing up his arms a bit more before completely lashing out at the inadequate bowling being served up to him.

Spain have so far been less than impressive with the ball, which has resulted in loose volleys and some really poor lines to batters and it is really reflective in Denmark's score.

Code:
47.5  Silva to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got William Gunnarsson
47.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
47.6  Silva to Gunnarsson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Silva          

         End of over 48  (15 runs)
         DENMARK             286/3
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Heinrich Silva       6.0-0-44-0
         William Gunnarsson  104(102b 12X4 1X6)
         Søren Berglund       29(36b 3X4)   

48.1  Ruiz to Berglund, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.2  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, William Gunnarsson was completely deceived 
48.3  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
48.5  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.6  Ruiz to Gunnarsson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by William Gunnarsson

         End of over 49  (11 runs)
         DENMARK             297/3
         (R/R:  6.06)
         Roberto Ruiz         3.0-0-22-0
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)
         Søren Berglund       30(37b 3X4)   

49.1  Silva to Berglund, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ian Morales         
49.2  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
49.3  Silva to Berglund, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
49.4  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it
49.5  Silva to Berglund, no run, Defensively played by Søren Berglund
49.6  Silva to Berglund, FOUR, Heinrich Silva cant belive it

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         DENMARK             305/3
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Heinrich Silva       7.0-0-52-0
         Søren Berglund       38(43b 5X4)
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         DENMARK             305/3 (RR:  6.18)
         Heinrich Silva        7.0-0-52-0
         Søren Berglund       38(43b 5X4)
         William Gunnarsson  114(107b 13X4 2X6)

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Denmark finish on 305/3 with William Gunnarsson's 114 not out headlining the innings - overshadowing Aksel Johansson's 98.

Code:
DENMARK innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Niels Håkansson     c. Costa       b. Bolívar       4     9    0    0   44.4%
Chris Mattsson      c. Delgado     b. Bolívar      41    34    6    0  120.6%
Aksel Johansson*                   b. Torres       98   113   10    4   86.7%
William Gunnarsson  not out                       114   107   13    2  106.5%
Søren Berglund      not out                        38    43    5    0   88.4%
Paul Boesen†        
August Eklund       
Chris Fredriksson   
Noah Bendtsen       
Martin Lundgren     
Felix Nørregaard    
 
 Total:  305/3       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.10      Extras:  10    
  
                                     -X- 

DENMARK Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Håkansson     C Mattsson   ˛                                          7 (12)
Johansson     C Mattsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                       69 (62)
Johansson     Gunnarsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      125 (140)
S Berglund    Gunnarsson   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛            104 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       76/2      201/3               
                                                                          

 Total:  305/3       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.10     Extras:  10   
  
                                     -X-
Code:
SPAIN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Ivan Soldo           10.0      1      55      0      5.50     0      0 
Abraham Bolívar      10.0      1      69      2      6.90     3      0 
Johannes Torres      10.0      0      58      1      5.80     0      0 
Vasil Perez          10.0      0      45      0      4.50     0      0 
Heinrich Silva        7.0      0      52      0      7.43     3      0 
Roberto Ruiz          3.0      0      22      0      7.33     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 305/3          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.10      Extras: 10 

                                     -X-

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Spain will be really disappointed with their efforts with the ball in the all-important final - but credit where credit is due, Denmark stepped up in a crunch situation and showcased sheer skillfulness and prowess to lay the groundwork for a historic win. Spain, despite being set a target of 306, will most-certainly be fancying their chances given their own glittering history of run-chases in this very tournament. On a ground where Greece chased down India's 324 - Denmark can not afford any lapses in concentration.

- X -

TARGET - SPAIN NEED 306 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 6.12 RUNS PER OVER

- X -

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SPAIN
2nd INNINGS​
Code:
0.1  Lundgren to Alvarez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Lundgren to Alvarez, one run, One more to the total
0.3  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Defensively played by Roberto Ruiz
0.4  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
0.5  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
0.6  Lundgren to Ruiz, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         SPAIN                 3/0
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Martin Lundgren      1.0-0-3-0
         Roberto Ruiz          2(4b)
         Eduardo Alvarez       1(2b)   

1.1  Bendtsen to Alvarez, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.2  Bendtsen to Alvarez, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Bendtsen to Ruiz, legbye, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
1.4  Bendtsen to Alvarez, no run, Eduardo Alvarez missed that one by a mile
1.5  Bendtsen to Alvarez, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Noah Bendtsen, deserving this punishment
1.6  Bendtsen to Alvarez, one run, That is very well run by Roberto Ruiz        

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         SPAIN                10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.17)
         Noah Bendtsen        1.0-0-6-0
         Roberto Ruiz          2(5b)
         Eduardo Alvarez       7(7b 1X4)   

2.1  Nørregaard to Alvarez, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Eduardo Alvarez
2.2  Nørregaard to Alvarez, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.3  Nørregaard to Alvarez, no run, Defensively played by Eduardo Alvarez
2.4  Nørregaard to Alvarez, one run, Dropped! Eklund made a big mess of that simple chance
2.5  Nørregaard to Ruiz, one run, Great cooperation between Roberto Ruiz and Eduardo Alvarez     
2.6  Nørregaard to Alvarez, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Eduardo Alvarez

         End of over 3  (10 runs)
         SPAIN                20/0
         (R/R:  6.67   R/R Req:  6.09)
         Felix Nørregaard     1.0-0-10-0
         Eduardo Alvarez      16(12b 3X4)
         Roberto Ruiz          3(6b)   

3.1  Lundgren to Ruiz, two runs, Overthrow by Håkansson instead of 1 they get 2
3.2  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, One more to the total
3.3  Lundgren to Alvarez, no run, Defensively played by Eduardo Alvarez
3.4  Lundgren to Alvarez, no run, Defensively played by Eduardo Alvarez
3.5  Lundgren to Alvarez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lundgren       
3.6  Lundgren to Alvarez, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Lundgren       

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         SPAIN                24/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Martin Lundgren      2.0-0-6-0
         Roberto Ruiz          6(8b)
         Eduardo Alvarez      16(16b 3X4)   

4.1  Bendtsen to Alvarez, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.2  Bendtsen to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
4.3  Bendtsen to Ruiz, one run, The misfield by Nørregaard allows yet another run
4.4  Bendtsen to Alvarez, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Chris Fredriksson

         Eduardo Alvarez        19 (18b 3X4)
         c. Fredr'sson  b. Bendtsen

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Noah Bendtsen draws first blood for Denmark - Spain's openers were looking in great touch so Eduardo Alvarez's dismissal is sure to put a halt to that.

Code:
4.5  Bendtsen to Costa, no run, Left alone by Moises Costa
4.6  Bendtsen to Costa, no run, Left alone by Moises Costa

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         SPAIN                28/1
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Noah Bendtsen        2.0-0-10-1
         Moises Costa          0(2b)
         Roberto Ruiz          7(10b)   

5.1  Lundgren to Ruiz, FOUR, Martin Lundgren cant belive it
5.2  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.3  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
5.4  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Defensively played by Roberto Ruiz
5.5  Lundgren to Ruiz, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Roberto Ruiz
5.6  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, Dropped! Berglund made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 6  (9 runs)
         SPAIN                37/1
         (R/R:  6.17   R/R Req:  6.11)
         Martin Lundgren      3.0-0-15-0
         Moises Costa          0(2b)
         Roberto Ruiz         16(16b 2X4)   

6.1  Nørregaard to Ruiz, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Nørregaard to Costa, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Felix Nørregaard, deserving this punishment
6.3  Nørregaard to Costa, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Nørregaard to Costa, no run, Moises Costa was completely deceived 
6.5  Nørregaard to Costa, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Nørregaard to Ruiz, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SPAIN                43/1
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  6.12)
         Felix Nørregaard     2.0-0-16-0
         Roberto Ruiz         17(18b 2X4)
         Moises Costa          5(6b 1X4)   

7.1  Lundgren to Costa, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Costa and Roberto Ruiz        
7.2  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, That is very well run by Moises Costa        
7.3  Lundgren to Costa, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.4  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
7.5  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, The misfield by Nørregaard allows yet another run
7.6  Lundgren to Costa, one run, The misfield by Berglund allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         SPAIN                48/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Martin Lundgren      4.0-0-20-0
         Roberto Ruiz         19(21b 2X4)
         Moises Costa          8(9b 1X4)   

8.1  Eklund to Costa, three runs, Great work by Fredr'sson saved a certain boundary
8.2  Eklund to Ruiz, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.3  Eklund to Ruiz, one run, Dropped! Håkansson made a big mess of that simple chance
8.4  Eklund to Costa, OUT, Martin Lundgren takes an easy catch to dismiss Moises Costa

         Moises Costa           11 (11b 1X4)
         c. Lundgren    b. Eklund

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Moises Costa departs - August Eklund gets his first but Spain continue their scoring at an admirable rate, courtesy of Roberto Ruiz's resolute stroke play.

Code:
8.5  Eklund to Delgado, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6  Eklund to Delgado, one run, Dropped! Nørregaard made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 9  (11 runs)
         SPAIN                59/2
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  6.02)
         August Eklund        1.0-0-11-1
         Roberto Ruiz         26(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Riley Delgado         1(2b)   

9.1  Bendtsen to Delgado, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Noah Bendtsen, giving that a wide
9.1  Bendtsen to Delgado, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.2  Bendtsen to Ruiz, no run, Defensively played by Roberto Ruiz
9.3  Bendtsen to Ruiz, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
9.4  Bendtsen to Ruiz, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bendtsen       
9.5  Bendtsen to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz was completely deceived 
9.6  Bendtsen to Ruiz, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 10  (11 runs)
         SPAIN                70/2
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  5.90)
         Noah Bendtsen        3.0-0-20-1
         Riley Delgado         4(4b)
         Roberto Ruiz         32(28b 2X4 2X6)   

10.1  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
10.2  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Fredriksson, deserving this punishment
10.4  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Fredriksson, deserving this punishment
10.6  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, one run, Great cooperation between Roberto Ruiz and Riley Delgado       

         End of over 11  (9 runs)
         SPAIN                79/2
         (R/R:  7.18   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Chris Fredriksson    1.0-0-9-0
         Riley Delgado         4(4b)
         Roberto Ruiz         41(34b 4X4 2X6)   

11.1  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Eklund to Ruiz, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.3  Eklund to Delgado, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Eklund to Delgado, one run, The misfield by Eklund allows yet another run
11.5  Eklund to Ruiz, one run, That is very well run by Riley Delgado       
11.6  Eklund to Delgado, two runs, Overthrow by Eklund instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         SPAIN                84/2
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  5.84)
         August Eklund        2.0-0-16-1
         Riley Delgado         7(7b)
         Roberto Ruiz         43(37b 4X4 2X6)   

12.1  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz was completely deceived 
12.2  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Defensively played by Roberto Ruiz
12.3  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz was completely deceived 
12.4  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz missed that one by a mile
12.5  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, That is very well run by Riley Delgado       
12.6  Lundgren to Delgado, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
12.6  Lundgren to Delgado, one run, That is very well run by Roberto Ruiz        

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         SPAIN                87/2
         (R/R:  6.69   R/R Req:  5.92)
         Martin Lundgren      5.0-0-23-0
         Roberto Ruiz         44(42b 4X4 2X6)
         Riley Delgado         8(9b)   

13.1  Bendtsen to Delgado, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Paul Boesen         
13.2  Bendtsen to Delgado, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.3  Bendtsen to Delgado, no run, Left alone by Riley Delgado
13.4  Bendtsen to Delgado, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Paul Boesen         
13.5  Bendtsen to Delgado, FOUR, Noah Bendtsen cant belive it
13.6  Bendtsen to Delgado, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         SPAIN                92/2
         (R/R:  6.57   R/R Req:  5.94)
         Noah Bendtsen        4.0-0-25-1
         Roberto Ruiz         44(42b 4X4 2X6)
         Riley Delgado        13(15b 1X4)   

14.1  Fredr'sson to Delgado, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Paul Boesen         
14.2  Fredr'sson to Delgado, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.3  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.5  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, three runs, Great work by Johansson saved a certain boundary
14.6  Fredr'sson to Delgado, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Riley Delgado

         End of over 15  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               100/2
         (R/R:  6.67   R/R Req:  5.89)
         Chris Fredriksson    2.0-0-17-0
         Riley Delgado        18(18b 2X4)
         Roberto Ruiz         47(45b 4X4 2X6)   

15.1  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.2  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.3  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.4  Eklund to Ruiz, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by August Eklund, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Roberto Ruiz

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Roberto Ruiz reaches fifty - and it has well and truly been an essential knock for Spain. They've still got a mountain ahead of them, but they have the foundation to get there.

Code:
15.5  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz was completely deceived 
15.6  Eklund to Ruiz, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         SPAIN               105/2
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.91)
         August Eklund        3.0-0-21-1
         Riley Delgado        18(18b 2X4)
         Roberto Ruiz         52(51b 5X4 2X6)   

16.1  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Fredriksson, deserving this punishment
16.3  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, one run, Great cooperation between Roberto Ruiz and Riley Delgado       
16.4  Fredr'sson to Delgado, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Fredr'sson to Delgado, no run, Riley Delgado missed that one by a mile
16.6  Fredr'sson to Delgado, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               113/2
         (R/R:  6.65   R/R Req:  5.85)
         Chris Fredriksson    3.0-0-25-0
         Roberto Ruiz         57(54b 6X4 2X6)
         Riley Delgado        21(21b 2X4)   

17.1  Eklund to Delgado, one run, Great cooperation between Riley Delgado and Roberto Ruiz        
17.2  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Eklund to Ruiz, three runs, Great work by Lundgren saved a certain boundary
17.4  Eklund to Delgado, one run, That is very well run by Roberto Ruiz        
17.5  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Defensively played by Roberto Ruiz
17.6  Eklund to Ruiz, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         SPAIN               118/2
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.88)
         August Eklund        4.0-0-26-1
         Roberto Ruiz         60(58b 6X4 2X6)
         Riley Delgado        23(23b 2X4)   

18.1  Lundgren to Delgado, one run, Great cooperation between Riley Delgado and Roberto Ruiz        
18.2  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz missed that one by a mile
18.3  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Lundgren to Ruiz, no run, Roberto Ruiz missed that one by a mile
18.5  Lundgren to Ruiz, one run, The misfield by Bendtsen allows yet another run
18.6  Lundgren to Delgado, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               120/2
         (R/R:  6.32   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Martin Lundgren      6.0-0-25-0
         Riley Delgado        24(25b 2X4)
         Roberto Ruiz         61(62b 6X4 2X6)   

19.1  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, Chris Fredriksson is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.2  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.2  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, no run, Chris Fredriksson is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.3  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.4  Fredr'sson to Delgado, one run, The misfield by Johansson allows yet another run
19.5  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Roberto Ruiz
19.6  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, wide, Chris Fredriksson bowling a very wayward one
19.6  Fredr'sson to Ruiz, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 20  (11 runs)
         SPAIN               131/2
         (R/R:  6.55   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Chris Fredriksson    4.0-0-36-0
         Riley Delgado        25(26b 2X4)
         Roberto Ruiz         69(69b 6X4 3X6)   

20.1  Nørregaard to Ruiz, no run, Left alone by Roberto Ruiz
20.2  Nørregaard to Ruiz, one run, The misfield by Gunnarsson allows yet another run
20.3  Nørregaard to Delgado, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Nørregaard to Delgado, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Riley Delgado          25 (28b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Nørregaard

20.5  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, The misfield by Lundgren allows yet another run
20.6  Nørregaard to Ruiz, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Paul Boesen

         Roberto Ruiz           70 (72b 6X4 3X6)
         c. Boesen      b. Nørregaard


         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               133/4
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Felix Nørregaard     3.0-0-18-2
         Fernando Reyes        0(0b)
         Heinrich Silva        1(1b)

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Felix Nørregaard turns the game on its head!

The left-armer returning from injury sets Spain back massively by getting rid of both their set batters depart a delivery from one another - Spain still require 173 runs.


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TARGET - SPAIN NEED 173 RUNS FROM 29.0 OVERS @ 5.96 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
21.1  Eklund to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Eklund to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Eklund to Silva, no run, August Eklund is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.4  Eklund to Silva, FOUR, August Eklund cant belive it
21.5  Eklund to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Fernando Reyes      
21.6  Eklund to Reyes, no run, Fernando Reyes was completely deceived 

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         SPAIN               138/4
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  6.00)
         August Eklund        5.0-0-31-1
         Fernando Reyes        0(1b)
         Heinrich Silva        6(6b 1X4)   

22.1  Bendtsen to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Fernando Reyes      
22.2  Bendtsen to Reyes, one run, One more to the total
22.3  Bendtsen to Silva, one run, The misfield by Boesen allows yet another run
22.4  Bendtsen to Reyes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Bendtsen to Reyes, no run, Fernando Reyes missed that one by a mile
22.6  Bendtsen to Reyes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         SPAIN               141/4
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req:  6.11)
         Noah Bendtsen        5.0-0-28-1
         Fernando Reyes        1(5b)
         Heinrich Silva        8(8b 1X4)   

23.1  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva was completely deceived 
23.2  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva missed that one by a mile
23.3  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nørregaard     
23.4  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nørregaard     
23.5  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.6  Nørregaard to Reyes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nørregaard     

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         SPAIN               142/4
         (R/R:  5.92   R/R Req:  6.31)
         Felix Nørregaard     4.0-0-19-2
         Fernando Reyes        1(6b)
         Heinrich Silva        9(13b 1X4)   

24.1  Lundgren to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.2  Lundgren to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Fernando Reyes      
24.3  Lundgren to Reyes, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Aksel Johansson

         Fernando Reyes         1 (7b)
         c. Johansson   b. Lundgren

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Spain got stuck in a scoring rut and all that pressure pays off in another wicket for Denmark - Martin Lundgren strikes for the first time as Fernando Reyes perishes for 7.

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TARGET - SPAIN NEED 163 RUNS FROM 25.3 OVERS @ 6.39 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
24.4  Lundgren to Morales, one run, The misfield by Gunnarsson allows yet another run
24.5  Lundgren to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva was completely deceived 
24.6  Lundgren to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales         

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         SPAIN               145/5
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  6.44)
         Martin Lundgren      7.0-0-28-1
         Ian Morales           1(1b)
         Heinrich Silva       11(17b 1X4)   

25.1  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva missed that one by a mile
25.2  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva was completely deceived 
25.3  Nørregaard to Silva, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Felix Nørregaard, giving that a wide
25.3  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva was completely deceived 
25.4  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, One more to the total
25.5  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Nørregaard to Morales, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         SPAIN               148/5
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  6.58)
         Felix Nørregaard     5.0-0-22-2
         Ian Morales           1(3b)
         Heinrich Silva       12(22b 1X4)   

26.1  Bendtsen to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
26.2  Bendtsen to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.3  Bendtsen to Silva, one run, The misfield by Fredr'sson allows yet another run
26.4  Bendtsen to Morales, no run, Ian Morales missed that one by a mile
26.5  Bendtsen to Morales, no ball, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Noah Bendtsen, giving that a wide
26.5  Bendtsen to Morales, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Noah Bendtsen, giving that a wide
26.5  Bendtsen to Morales, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Noah Bendtsen, deserving this punishment
26.6  Bendtsen to Morales, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bendtsen       

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         SPAIN               155/5
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  6.57)
         Noah Bendtsen        6.0-0-35-1
         Ian Morales           5(7b 1X4)
         Heinrich Silva       13(25b 1X4)   

27.1  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.2  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales         
27.3  Nørregaard to Morales, one run, One more to the total
27.4  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, That is very well run by Ian Morales         
27.5  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.6  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         SPAIN               158/5
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  6.73)
         Felix Nørregaard     6.0-0-25-2
         Ian Morales           6(10b 1X4)
         Heinrich Silva       15(28b 1X4)   

28.1  Eklund to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
28.2  Eklund to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.3  Eklund to Silva, one run, The misfield by Berglund allows yet another run
28.4  Eklund to Morales, one run, That is very well run by Heinrich Silva      
28.5  Eklund to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Eklund to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               160/5
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  6.95)
         August Eklund        6.0-0-33-1
         Heinrich Silva       16(33b 1X4)
         Ian Morales           7(11b 1X4)   

29.1  Nørregaard to Morales, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ian Morales
29.2  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Defensively played by Ian Morales
29.3  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Ian Morales missed that one by a mile
29.4  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Nørregaard to Morales, two runs, Overthrow by Gunnarsson instead of 1 they get 2
29.6  Nørregaard to Morales, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (7 runs)
         SPAIN               167/5
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  6.95)
         Felix Nørregaard     7.0-0-32-2
         Heinrich Silva       16(33b 1X4)
         Ian Morales          14(17b 2X4)   

30.1  Eklund to Morales, one run, Great cooperation between Ian Morales and Heinrich Silva      
30.2  Eklund to Silva, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
30.3  Eklund to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  Eklund to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Eklund to Silva, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Eklund to Morales, no run, Ian Morales missed that one by a mile

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               175/5
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.89)
         August Eklund        7.0-0-41-1
         Ian Morales          15(19b 2X4)
         Heinrich Silva       23(37b 1X4 1X6)   

31.1  Gunnarsson to Silva, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by William Gunnarsson, deserving this punishment
31.2  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
31.3  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Heinrich Silva
31.4  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         SPAIN               179/5
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  7.06)
         William Gunnarsson   1.0-0-4-0
         Heinrich Silva       27(43b 2X4 1X6)
         Ian Morales          15(19b 2X4)   

32.1  Lundgren to Morales, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lundgren       
32.2  Lundgren to Morales, no run, Ian Morales missed that one by a mile
32.3  Lundgren to Morales, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  Lundgren to Morales, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  Lundgren to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
32.6  Lundgren to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales         

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               181/5
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  7.35)
         Martin Lundgren      8.0-0-30-1
         Ian Morales          16(23b 2X4)
         Heinrich Silva       28(45b 2X4 1X6)   

33.1  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva missed that one by a mile
33.2  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
33.3  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, The misfield by Bendtsen allows yet another run
33.4  Nørregaard to Morales, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33.5  Nørregaard to Morales, one run, The misfield by Eklund allows yet another run
33.6  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               189/5
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  7.31)
         Felix Nørregaard     8.0-0-40-2
         Heinrich Silva       29(49b 2X4 1X6)
         Ian Morales          23(25b 2X4 1X6)   

34.1  Fredr'sson to Morales, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Fredr'sson to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Fredr'sson to Morales, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.4  Fredr'sson to Silva, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Silva
34.5  Fredr'sson to Silva, one run, One more to the total
34.6  Fredr'sson to Morales, one run, That is very well run by Heinrich Silva      

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         SPAIN               196/5
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  7.33)
         Chris Fredriksson    5.0-0-43-0
         Heinrich Silva       31(52b 2X4 1X6)
         Ian Morales          28(28b 2X4 1X6)

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Fifty runs between Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales for the 6th-wicket - Spain needed a partnership desperately to rehabilitate this run-chase and they've provided just that.
Heinrich Silva has been a revelation for Spain in this tournament, and Ian Morales has played a couple of clutch innings too - both these batters hold the key for Spain.


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TARGET - SPAIN NEED 110 RUNS FROM 90 DELIVERIES (with 5 wickets remaining)

- X -​

Code:
35.1  Nørregaard to Morales, one run, One more to the total
35.2  Nørregaard to Silva, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Nørregaard to Silva, three runs, Great work by Berglund saved a certain boundary
35.4  Nørregaard to Morales, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Nørregaard to Silva, one run, Dropped! Fredr'sson made a big mess of that simple chance
35.6  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         SPAIN               202/5
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  7.43)
         Felix Nørregaard     9.0-0-46-2
         Ian Morales          30(31b 2X4 1X6)
         Heinrich Silva       35(55b 2X4 1X6)   

36.1  Gunnarsson to Silva, no run, Heinrich Silva missed that one by a mile
36.2  Gunnarsson to Silva, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Gunnarsson to Morales, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Gunnarsson to Morales, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Gunnarsson to Morales, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.5  Gunnarsson to Morales, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ian Morales
36.6  Gunnarsson to Morales, one run, Great cooperation between Ian Morales and Heinrich Silva      

         End of over 37  (9 runs)
         SPAIN               211/5
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  7.31)
         William Gunnarsson   2.0-0-13-0
         Heinrich Silva       36(57b 2X4 1X6)
         Ian Morales          37(35b 3X4 1X6)   

37.1  Bendtsen to Morales, one run, That is very well run by Heinrich Silva      
37.2  Bendtsen to Silva, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Noah Bendtsen, deserving this punishment
37.3  Bendtsen to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Heinrich Silva
37.4  Bendtsen to Silva, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Paul Boesen         
37.5  Bendtsen to Silva, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.6  Bendtsen to Morales, no run, Defensively played by Ian Morales

         End of over 38  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               219/5
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  7.25)
         Noah Bendtsen        7.0-0-43-1
         Ian Morales          38(37b 3X4 1X6)
         Heinrich Silva       43(61b 3X4 1X6)   

38.1  Lundgren to Silva, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales         
38.2  Lundgren to Morales, one run, Dropped! Berglund made a big mess of that simple chance
38.3  Lundgren to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Heinrich Silva
38.4  Lundgren to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Lundgren to Silva, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lundgren       
38.6  Lundgren to Silva, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Heinrich Silva the finger

         Heinrich Silva         44 (66b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Boesen      b. Lundgren


         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               221/6
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  7.73)
         Martin Lundgren      9.0-0-32-2
         Johannes Torres       0(0b)
         Ian Morales          39(38b 3X4 1X6)

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Massive wicket for Denmark!

Heinrich Silva is trapped by Martin Lundgren as Spain lose their sixth. With the required run-rate spiking and the game headed towards its end, Spain lose their best batter in the entire tournament, in a pivotal moment of the game. This dismissal could prove to be game-changing, and for it to come just when Heinrich Silva and Ian Morales had started to let loose may well prove to be the definitive difference-maker for Spain.


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TARGET - SPAIN NEED 85 RUNS FROM 66 DELIVERIES (with 4 wickets remaining)

- X -​

Code:
39.1  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Defensively played by Ian Morales
39.2  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Left alone by Ian Morales
39.3  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Ian Morales was completely deceived 
39.4  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Ian Morales missed that one by a mile
39.5  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Ian Morales was completely deceived 
39.6  Nørregaard to Morales, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      The end to a good spell from Felix Nørregaard

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         SPAIN               221/6
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  8.50)
         Felix Nørregaard     10.0-0-46-2
         Ian Morales          39(44b 3X4 1X6)
         Johannes Torres       0(0b)

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Felix Nørregaard follows the breakthrough up with a maiden over - a maiden in a situation like this is nothing but clutch for the Danes.

- X -

TARGET - SPAIN NEED 85 RUNS FROM 60 DELIVERIES (with 4 wickets remaining)

- X -​

Code:
40.1  Bendtsen to Torres, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Bendtsen to Torres, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Johannes Torres
40.3  Bendtsen to Torres, no run, Left alone by Johannes Torres
40.4  Bendtsen to Torres, one run, Great cooperation between Johannes Torres and Ian Morales         
40.5  Bendtsen to Morales, one run, The misfield by Eklund allows yet another run
40.6  Bendtsen to Torres, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bendtsen       

         End of over 41  (6 runs)
         SPAIN               227/6
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  8.78)
         Noah Bendtsen        8.0-0-49-1
         Johannes Torres       5(5b 1X4)
         Ian Morales          40(45b 3X4 1X6)   

41.1  Eklund to Morales, no run, August Eklund is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.2  Eklund to Morales, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Eklund to Morales, no run, Left alone by Ian Morales
41.4  Eklund to Morales, two runs, Overthrow by Fredr'sson instead of 1 they get 2
41.5  Eklund to Morales, no run, Defensively played by Ian Morales
41.6  Eklund to Morales, no run, Defensively played by Ian Morales

         End of over 42  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               229/6
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  9.63)
         August Eklund        8.0-0-43-1
         Ian Morales          42(51b 3X4 1X6)
         Johannes Torres       5(5b 1X4)   

42.1  Lundgren to Torres, no run, Johannes Torres missed that one by a mile
42.2  Lundgren to Torres, no run, Defensively played by Johannes Torres
42.3  Lundgren to Torres, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Lundgren to Torres, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.5  Lundgren to Morales, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.6  Lundgren to Morales, one run, Great cooperation between Ian Morales and Johannes Torres     
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Martin Lundgren

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         SPAIN               231/6
         (R/R:  5.37   R/R Req: 10.71)
         Martin Lundgren      10.0-0-34-2
         Johannes Torres       6(9b 1X4)
         Ian Morales          43(53b 3X4 1X6)   

43.1  Eklund to Morales, one run, The misfield by Mattsson allows yet another run
43.2  Eklund to Torres, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Paul Boesen         
43.3  Eklund to Torres, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Eklund to Torres, no run, Left alone by Johannes Torres
43.5  Eklund to Torres, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.6  Eklund to Torres, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         SPAIN               232/6
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req: 12.33)
         August Eklund        9.0-0-44-1
         Johannes Torres       6(14b 1X4)
         Ian Morales          44(54b 3X4 1X6)   

44.1  Fredr'sson to Morales, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.2  Fredr'sson to Morales, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Torres. Johansson didnt have a clue

         Ian Morales            44 (56b 3X4 1X6)
         b. Fredr'sson

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Out! Ian Morales' desperation does him in as the required equation becomes nearly unreachable for Spain. Clinical bowling sucked the runs dry and it payed off in spades.

- X -

TARGET - SPAIN NEED 74 RUNS FROM 34 DELIVERIES (with 3 wickets remaining)

- X -​

Code:
44.3  Fredr'sson to Bolívar, wide, Chris Fredriksson bowling a very wayward one
44.3  Fredr'sson to Bolívar, one run, One more to the total
44.4  Fredr'sson to Torres, no run, Chris Fredriksson is getting the ball to turn ferociously
44.5  Fredr'sson to Torres, no run, Left alone by Johannes Torres
44.6  Fredr'sson to Torres, FOUR, Chris Fredriksson cant belive it

         End of over 45  (6 runs)
         SPAIN               238/7
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req: 13.60)
         Chris Fredriksson    6.0-0-49-1
         Johannes Torres      10(17b 2X4)
         Abraham Bolívar       1(2b)   

45.1  Eklund to Bolívar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Eklund to Bolívar, one run, Great cooperation between Abraham Bolívar and Johannes Torres     
45.3  Eklund to Torres, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Johannes Torres
45.4  Eklund to Torres, no run, Defensively played by Johannes Torres
45.5  Eklund to Torres, one run, Dropped! Nørregaard made a big mess of that simple chance
45.6  Eklund to Bolívar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      August Eklundends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 46  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               246/7
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req: 15.00)
         August Eklund        10.0-0-52-1
         Abraham Bolívar       2(5b)
         Johannes Torres      17(20b 2X4 1X6)   

46.1  Bendtsen to Torres, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
46.2  Bendtsen to Torres, no run, Defensively played by Johannes Torres
46.3  Bendtsen to Torres, SIX, What a wonderful player Johannes Torres is
46.4  Bendtsen to Torres, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Johannes Torres
46.5  Bendtsen to Torres, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6  Bendtsen to Bolívar, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Boesen

         Abraham Bolívar        2 (6b)
         c. Boesen      b. Bendtsen


         End of over 47  (15 runs)
         SPAIN               261/8
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req: 15.00)
         Noah Bendtsen        9.0-0-64-2
         Vasil Perez           0(0b)
         Johannes Torres      32(25b 3X4 2X6)

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Abraham Bolívar holes out following a couple of lusty blows from Johannes Torres - Spain need 45 runs from 18 deliveries and Johannes Torres is their last hope. It is going to take some hitting from the Spaniard to achieve this - but if Achilleas Paterakos' heroics in the tournament opener are anything to go by, the unthinkable may just be plausible for Spain.

- X -

TARGET - SPAIN NEED 45 RUNS FROM 18 DELIVERIES (with 2 wickets remaining)

- X -​

Code:
47.1  Fredr'sson to Torres, no run, Johannes Torres missed that one by a mile
47.2  Fredr'sson to Torres, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Fredriksson, deserving this punishment
47.3  Fredr'sson to Torres, no run, Johannes Torres missed that one by a mile
47.4  Fredr'sson to Torres, one run, Dropped! Johansson made a big mess of that simple chance
47.5  Fredr'sson to Perez, one run, One more to the total
47.6  Fredr'sson to Torres, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         SPAIN               267/8
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req: 19.50)
         Chris Fredriksson    7.0-0-55-1
         Johannes Torres      37(30b 4X4 2X6)
         Vasil Perez           1(1b)   

48.1  Bendtsen to Perez, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.2  Bendtsen to Torres, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.3  Bendtsen to Perez, one run, That is very well run by Johannes Torres     
48.4  Bendtsen to Torres, one run, That is very well run by Vasil Perez         
48.5  Bendtsen to Perez, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Noah Bendtsen, deserving this punishment
48.6  Bendtsen to Perez, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Chris Mattsson

         Vasil Perez            7 (5b 1X4)
         c. Mattsson    b. Bendtsen

      Noah Bendtsen finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 49  (8 runs)
         SPAIN               275/9
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req: 31.00)
         Noah Bendtsen        10.0-0-72-3
         Ivan Soldo            0(0b)
         Johannes Torres      39(32b 4X4 2X6)   

49.1  Fredr'sson to Torres, one run, Great cooperation between Johannes Torres and Ivan Soldo          
49.2  Fredr'sson to Soldo, no run, Ivan Soldo missed that one by a mile
49.3  Fredr'sson to Soldo, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.4  Fredr'sson to Torres, two runs, 
49.5  Fredr'sson to Torres, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.6  Fredr'sson to Soldo, no run, Left alone by Ivan Soldo

         End of over 50  (5 runs)
         SPAIN               280/9
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Chris Fredriksson    8.0-0-60-1
         Ivan Soldo            1(3b)
         Johannes Torres      43(35b 4X4 2X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         SPAIN               280/9 (RR:  5.60)
         Chris Fredriksson     8.0-0-60-1
         Ivan Soldo            1(3b)
         Johannes Torres      43(35b 4X4 2X6)

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Denmark hold their nerves and take the inaugural Knockout Trophy despite Johannes Torres threatening to douse their hopes in the twilight of the game.

Code:
SPAIN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Eduardo Alvarez     c. Fredr'sson  b. Bendtsen     19    18    3    0  105.6%
Roberto Ruiz        c.†Boesen      b. Nørregaard   70    72    6    3   97.2%
Moises Costa        c. Lundgren    b. Eklund       11    11    1    0  100.0%
Riley Delgado*      lbw            b. Nørregaard   25    28    2    0   89.3%
Heinrich Silva      c.†Boesen      b. Lundgren     44    66    3    1   66.7%
Fernando Reyes      c. Johansson   b. Lundgren      1     7    0    0   14.3%
Ian Morales†                       b. Fredr'sson   44    56    3    1   78.6%
Johannes Torres     not out                        43    35    4    2  122.9%
Abraham Bolívar     c.†Boesen      b. Bendtsen      2     6    0    0   33.3%
Vasil Perez         c. Mattsson    b. Bendtsen      7     5    1    0  140.0%
Ivan Soldo          not out                         1     3    0    0   33.3%
 
 Total:  280/9       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.60      Extras:  13    
  
                                     -X- 

SPAIN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
E Alvarez     R Ruiz       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                              28 (28)
M Costa       R Ruiz       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                             30 (24)
R Delgado     R Ruiz       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛          74 (72)
H Silva       R Ruiz       ˛                                          1 (2)
H Silva       F Reyes      ˛˛˛˛                                      10 (21)
H Silva       I Morales    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛        78 (87)
J Torres      I Morales    ˛˛˛˛                                      11 (32)
J Torres      A Bolívar    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                              29 (16)
J Torres      V Perez      ˛˛˛˛˛˛                                    14 (12)
J Torres      I Soldo      ˛˛                                         5 (6)


     Fall of Wickets    28/1      58/2      132/3     133/4     143/5
                        221/6     232/7     261/8     275/9               

 Total:  280/9       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.60     Extras:  13   

                                     -X-
Code:
DENMARK Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Martin Lundgren      10.0      0      34      2      3.40     1      0 
Noah Bendtsen        10.0      0      72      3      7.20     2      1 
Felix Nørregaard     10.0      1      46      2      4.60     1      1 
August Eklund        10.0      0      52      1      5.20     0      0 
Chris Fredriksson     8.0      0      60      1      7.50     3      0 
William Gunnarsson    2.0      0      13      0      6.50     0      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0 

Total: 280/9          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.60      Extras: 13 

                                     -X-

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Spain went on an unbelievable journey to nearly take the trophy but they fell at the final hurdle to Denmark - a team that clicked in all aspects and were far too clinical to not win. Not much between the two sides today but Denmark's bowling proved to be the glaring difference in contrast to Spain's, who struggled to pick-up wickets and made it to the final purely on the back of their batting.

For Denmark, it was a more or less a perfect campaign from a performance standpoint. Their batters were prolific in their scoring with Aksel Johansson and William Gunnarsson finishing as the top-two run-scorers, scoring 277 and 265 respectively - finishing ahead of Spain's Heinrich Silva who accumulated 234. Their bowling clicked unlike any other teams despite Felix Nørregaard spending two of the four games on the bench due to an injury. Noah Bendtsen was the star of the Danish attack with 10 wickets - the most for any bowler in the tournament. He finished with two more scalps than the second-highest wicket-taker, Denmark's own Martin Lundgren - who bagged 8.

Denmark win their first international honors and they do so in their first appearance at an international event - giving Niels Håkansson's career a fairytale ending it deserved.

Code:
DENMARK              305/3     50.0 overs
SPAIN                280/9     50.0 overs

Denmark won by 25 runs

Man of the match: William Gunnarsson (Denmark)
Code:
Denmark win the 2000 WCC Knockout Trophy

Player of the tournament: Aksel Johansson (Denmark)

 
2000 WCC KNOCKOUT TROPHY

Team of the Tournament

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:bat: Georgios Pepellis [ 165 runs @ 55.00 in three innings, one century ]
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:bat: Roberto Ruiz [ 152 runs; second-most for an opener ]
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:bat: Aksel Johansson :c: [ 277 runs @ 69.25, highest run-scorer and player of the tournament ]
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:wkb: Shabbir Khan Durrani :wk: [ 147 runs without being dismissed in two innings ]
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:bat: William Gunnarsson [ 265 runs @ 132.50 in four innings, century in the final ]
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:bat: Heinrich Silva [ 234 runs @ 78.00 in four innings, third-highest run-scorer ]
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:ar: Johannes Torres [ 74 runs without being dismissed, 6 wickets with BBI: 4/57 ]
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:ar: Alistair Davis [ 42 runs without being dismissed, 7 wickets @ 17.71 ]
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:bwl: Noah Bendtsen [ 10 wickets @ 15.50, highest wicket-taker ]
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:bwl: Martin Lundgren [ 8 wickets @ 17.37, second-highest wicket-taker ]
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:bwl: Amish Bakshi [ 5 wickets @ 16.80 with BBI: 3/40 ]

12th Man:

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:wkb: Paul Boesen [ 12 dismissals behind the stumps ]
 

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