Sign-ups Basically Oceaniasia league thread | But taking signups for my new league #592

[CerealKiller]

That was a freaking accident

This too.

 

[Ohm]

Shhh... I don't want an Indo-Pak thing in here.

 

[Ohm]

STATS and STANDINGS after round 3 are updated on the first page. Post reviews about your round 3 performance if you haven't yet.

Post line-up for the semi finals. Make sure you have a genuine /Wicket-Keeper included and mark at least SIX bowlers.

FIXTURE:

13th match, Semi-final 1: Australia (A1) v Pakistan (B2) at Abu Dhabi
Pitch: Normal |

14th match, Semi-final 2: New Zealand (B1) v Sri Lanka (A2) at Dubai
Pitch: Normal |

Pitch types are specified under each fixture. Lineups should come before 48 hours from now. If you don't, I'll go with the same lineups from previous round.

@Saroj padhy @SAM. @Umair2000 @talahayat @MrNginator @ARKRafay
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Thanks to all people who joined here and are now eliminated. Thanks for being a part of this league.

 

[Umair7]

Shehzad In ..Ali.. Out.

 

[MrNginator]

Good to see Boult taking a 5 wicket-haul, whilst Southee and Vettori helped along the way too. Easy win against the UAE, though gotta step up our game against the Lankans who are wanting to take us down, especially with their in-form Dilshan.

Martin Guptill
Brendon McCullum
Ross Taylor
Kane Williamson (dnb)
Corey Anderson
Colin Munro
Mitchell Santner
Daniel Vettori
Mitchell McClenaghan
Tim Southee
Trent Boult

 

[Pinch hitter]

Best of luck to all 4 semi finalists... my bet on New Zealand...

 

[AliB]

I feel its NZ who'll win 10m. @BowringFC can you please take bets for the playoffs, we'll transfer you some cash and you'll put on the odds and later pay according to the winners...

 

[MrNginator]

My money is on Australia, well New Zealand did have a strong group stage showing, you can never really predict what can happen in the play-offs.

 

[Ohm]

Okay, this idea sounds cool. I feel It'd be a fun. Odds are decided according to the form of a team in group stages. Odds are more relevant to Net run-rate and type of opponent faced by the respective team. Transfer the vCash amount to me before the semi-finals are being posted. I'll let you know the time by when I'd post the matches. Odds may be changed after we know the final contestants. That would be a separate event.

Please don't bet more than 5 million otherwise your cash will be returned as it is. (or maybe not.)

So, here are the odds.

Oceaniasia Cup - Outright winner.

New Zealand - 3/4 (0.75) (i.e. If you bet 1 million, you get 1.75 million in return)

Australia - 1/1 (1) (i.e. If you bet 1 million, you get 2 million in return)

Sri Lanka - 7/4 (1.75) (i.e. If you bet 1 million, you get 2.75 million in return)

Pakistan - 7/4 (1.75) (i.e. If you bet 1 million, you get 2.75 million in return)

 

[Perfect Square]

Sri Lanka

Upul Tharanga
TM Dilshan
Kumar Sangakkara
Angelo Mathews
Mahela Jayawardane
Dinesh Chandimal
Malinda Siriwardana
Thisara Parera
Rangana Herath
Lasith Malinga
Dhamikka Prasad

 

[Ohm]

@Saroj padhy & @SAM. yet to post their lineups.

 

[Saroj padhy]

Shane Watson
David Warner
Steven Smith
Michael Clarke
Michael Hussey
Glenn Maxwell
Brad Haddin
Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc
Brad Hogg

 

[Ohm]

Oceaniasia Cup - Match 13, Semi-final 1
Australia v Pakistan
Played at Abu Dhabi

Pitch: Normal
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LINEUPS:​

Australia XI: David Warner, Shane Watson, Steven Smith, Michael Clarke (), Michael Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Hadding, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Brad Hogg

Pakistan XI: Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq (), Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq, Srfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Irfan

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Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first

FIRST INNINGS:

0.1  Starc to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Hafeez 
0.2  Starc to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
0.3  Starc to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
0.4  Starc to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
0.5  Starc to Hafeez, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Starc to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN              5/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-5-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       1(4b)
         Ahmed Shehzad         4(2b)

1.1  Marsh to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad missed that one by a mile
1.2  Marsh to Shehzad, one run, Great cooperation between Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez 
1.3  Marsh to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad   
1.4  Marsh to Shehzad, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ahmed Shehzad
1.5  Marsh to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad missed that one by a mile
1.6  Marsh to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad missed that one by a mile

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN             11/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mitchell Marsh       1.0-0-6-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         9(7b 1X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez       2(5b)

2.1  Watson to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
2.2  Watson to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad   
2.3  Watson to Shehzad, one run, Great cooperation between Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez 
2.4  Watson to Hafeez, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
2.5  Watson to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.6  Watson to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 3  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             15/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-4-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       5(10b)
         Ahmed Shehzad        10(8b 1X4)

3.1  Starc to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.2  Starc to Hafeez, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Brad Haddin didnt have a chance
3.3  Starc to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad   
3.4  Starc to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Hafeez 
3.5  Starc to Hafeez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc       
3.6  Starc to Hafeez, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 4  (10 runs)
         PAKISTAN             25/0
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-11-0
         Ahmed Shehzad        14(10b 1X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez       7(14b)

4.1  Johnson to Hafeez, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Johnson to Shehzad, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson     
4.3  Johnson to Shehzad, one run, One more to the total
4.4  Johnson to Hafeez, FOUR, Mitchell Johnson cant belive it
4.5  Johnson to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
4.6  Johnson to Hafeez, no ball, no run, Mohammad Hafeez was completely deceived
4.6  Johnson to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez was completely deceived

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN             32/0
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-7-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      12(18b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad        15(12b 1X4)

5.1  Watson to Shehzad, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run
5.2  Watson to Hafeez, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
5.3  Watson to Hafeez, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Watson. Hafeez didnt have a clue

Shane Watson revenged after Mohammad Hafeez smashed him for a six a ball earlier.
Mohammad Hafeez 18 (20b 1X4 1X6) b. Watson | Fow - 1/39

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5.4  Watson to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
5.5  Watson to Shehzad, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson     
5.6  Watson to Shehzad, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 6  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN             41/1
         (R/R:  6.83)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-12-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq         1(1b)
         Ahmed Shehzad        16(15b 1X4)

6.1  Marsh to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.2  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
6.3  Marsh to Shehzad, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Misbah-ul-Haq
6.5  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no ball, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
6.5  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
6.6  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         PAKISTAN             51/1
         (R/R:  7.29)
         Mitchell Marsh       2.0-0-16-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq         6(5b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad        20(17b 1X4)

7.1  Johnson to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
7.2  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Johnson to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
7.4  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
7.5  Johnson to Shehzad, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
7.6  Johnson to Shehzad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (10 runs)
         PAKISTAN             61/1
         (R/R:  7.63)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-17-0
         Ahmed Shehzad        28(21b 1X4)
         Misbah-ul-Haq         8(7b 1X4)

8.1  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
8.2  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Ahmed Shehzad   
8.3  Marsh to Shehzad, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Marsh, deserving this punishment
8.4  Marsh to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq   
8.5  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.6  Marsh to Shehzad, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run

Pakistan had a great start to their innings as they scored 61 runs off first 8 overs for losing just 1 wicket

         End of over 9  (10 runs)
         PAKISTAN             71/1
         (R/R:  7.89)
         Mitchell Marsh       3.0-0-26-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        12(10b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad        34(24b 2X4)

9.1  Hogg to Shehzad, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Brad Hogg, giving that a wide

Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Ahmed Shehzad the finger

Pakistan lost their second wicket as Ajmal Shehzad miss timed when he was looking to play a stroke through short third man and backward point. A thick outside edge and Brad Haddin did not make mistake.
Ahmed Shehzad 34 (26b 2X4) c. Haddin b. Hogg | Fow - 2/72

9.2  Hogg to Sohail, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.3  Hogg to Sohail, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
9.4  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
9.5  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Brad Hogg, giving that a wide
9.5  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
9.6  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN             76/2
         (R/R:  7.60)
         Brad Hogg            1.0-0-5-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        14(14b 1X4)
         Haris Sohail          1(2b)

10.1  Johnson to Sohail, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson     
10.2  Johnson to Sohail, one run, The misfield by Maxwell allows yet another run
10.3  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
10.5  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Haris Sohail     
10.6  Johnson to Sohail, no run, Defensively played by Haris Sohail

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             78/2
         (R/R:  7.09)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-19-0
         Haris Sohail          2(5b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        15(17b 1X4)

11.1  Starc to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
11.2  Starc to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
11.3  Starc to Sohail, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Starc to Sohail, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Starc to Misba'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc       
11.6  Starc to Misba'-Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN             87/2
         (R/R:  7.25)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-20-0
         Haris Sohail          3(7b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        23(21b 2X4)

12.1  Watson to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
12.2  Watson to Sohail, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq   
12.3  Watson to Misba'-Haq, legbye, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
12.4  Watson to Sohail, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  Watson to Sohail, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.6  Watson to Sohail, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 13  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN             92/2
         (R/R:  7.08)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-16-1
         Haris Sohail          6(11b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        24(23b 2X4)

13.1  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Johnson to Sohail, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.3  Johnson to Sohail, no ball, no run, Haris Sohail was completely deceived
13.3  Johnson to Sohail, no run, Haris Sohail was completely deceived
13.4  Johnson to Sohail, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson     
13.5  Johnson to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
13.6  Johnson to Sohail, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             96/2
         (R/R:  6.86)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-22-0
         Haris Sohail          6(15b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        26(25b 2X4)

14.1  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
14.2  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.3  Hogg to Sohail, one run, Great cooperation between Haris Sohail and Misbah-ul-Haq   
14.4  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Haris Sohail     
14.5  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.6  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN            105/2
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Brad Hogg            2.0-0-14-1
         Haris Sohail          7(18b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        34(28b 2X4 1X6)

15.1  Maxwell to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail     
15.2  Maxwell to Sohail, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Maxwell to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
15.4  Maxwell to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
15.5  Maxwell to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  Maxwell to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            108/2
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Glenn Maxwell        1.0-0-3-0
         Haris Sohail          8(19b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        36(33b 2X4 1X6)

16.1  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Hogg to Sohail, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
16.3  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail     
16.4  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Haris Sohail missed that one by a mile
16.5  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            111/2
         (R/R:  6.53)
         Brad Hogg            3.0-0-17-1
         Haris Sohail          9(23b)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        38(35b 2X4 1X6)

17.1  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Misbah-ul-Haq
17.2  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
17.3  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4  Marsh to Sohail, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Marsh to Sohail, legbye, Defensively played by Haris Sohail
17.6  Marsh to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            117/2
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Mitchell Marsh       4.0-0-31-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        43(39b 3X4 1X6)
         Haris Sohail          9(25b)

18.1  Hogg to Sohail, no run, Haris Sohail was completely deceived
18.2  Hogg to Sohail, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Brad Haddin     

         Haris Sohail           9 (27b)
         st Haddin      b. Hogg

18.3  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik was completely deceived
18.4  Hogg to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.5  Hogg to Malik, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
18.6  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brad Hogg, deserving this punishment

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            122/3
         (R/R:  6.42)
         Brad Hogg            4.0-0-22-2
         Misbah-ul-Haq        47(40b 4X4 1X6)
         Shoaib Malik          1(3b)

19.1  Watson to Malik, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.1  Watson to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Watson to Malik, two runs, Overthrow by Marsh instead of 1 they get 2
19.3  Watson to Malik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson     
19.4  Watson to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Watson to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Watson to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq   

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            126/3
         (R/R:  6.30)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-20-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        47(40b 4X4 1X6)
         Shoaib Malik          4(9b)

20.1  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik missed that one by a mile
20.2  Hogg to Malik, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run
20.3  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
20.4  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.5  Hogg to Misba'-Haq, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

Pakistan lost two wickets in two quick spans. Brad Hogg first dismissed Haris Sohail, then sent Misbah-ul-Haq back to the pavilion making that his third wicket of the day
Misbah-ul-Haq 49 (43b 4X4 1X6) lbw b. Hogg | Fow - 3/117

20.6  Hogg to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            129/4
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Brad Hogg            5.0-0-25-3
         Abdul Razzaq          0(1b)
         Shoaib Malik          5(11b)

21.1  Watson to Malik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.2  Watson to Malik, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
21.3  Watson to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Watson to Malik, one run, One more to the total
21.5  Watson to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Watson to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            132/4
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-23-1
         Abdul Razzaq          1(4b)
         Shoaib Malik          7(14b)

22.1  Hogg to Malik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
22.2  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik was completely deceived
22.3  Hogg to Malik, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously
22.4  Hogg to Malik, one run, One more to the total
22.5  Hogg to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Hogg to Malik, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
22.6  Hogg to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            135/4
         (R/R:  5.87)
         Brad Hogg            6.0-0-28-3
         Shoaib Malik          8(19b)
         Abdul Razzaq          2(5b)

23.1  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Steven Smith is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.2  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
23.3  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
23.4  Smith to Razzaq, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
23.5  Smith to Malik, no run, Steven Smith is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.6  Smith to Malik, no run, Steven Smith is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            136/4
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Steven Smith         1.0-0-1-0
         Shoaib Malik          8(21b)
         Abdul Razzaq          3(9b)

24.1  Hogg to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.2  Hogg to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik     
24.3  Hogg to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.4  Hogg to Malik, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.5  Hogg to Malik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
24.6  Hogg to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            137/4
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Brad Hogg            7.0-0-29-3
         Shoaib Malik          8(25b)
         Abdul Razzaq          4(11b)

25.1  Smith to Razzaq, wide, Steven Smith bowling a very wayward one
25.1  Smith to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
25.2  Smith to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Smith to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
25.4  Smith to Malik, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     
25.5  Smith to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
25.6  Smith to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            142/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Steven Smith         2.0-0-6-0
         Abdul Razzaq          6(16b)
         Shoaib Malik         10(27b)

26.1  Hogg to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik missed that one by a mile
26.3  Hogg to Malik, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.4  Hogg to Malik, no ball, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.4  Hogg to Malik, no run, Brad Hogg is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.5  Hogg to Malik, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
26.6  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            145/4
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Brad Hogg            8.0-0-32-3
         Shoaib Malik         12(33b)
         Abdul Razzaq          6(16b)

27.1  Watson to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
27.2  Watson to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik missed that one by a mile
27.3  Watson to Malik, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Malik
27.4  Watson to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Watson to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
27.6  Watson to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            146/4
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Shane Watson         6.0-0-24-1
         Shoaib Malik         12(38b)
         Abdul Razzaq          7(17b)

28.1  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Maxwell to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik     
28.3  Maxwell to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     
28.4  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.5  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.6  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            148/4
         (R/R:  5.10)
         Glenn Maxwell        2.0-0-5-0
         Abdul Razzaq          8(22b)
         Shoaib Malik         13(39b)

29.1  Hogg to Malik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shoaib Malik
29.2  Hogg to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
29.3  Hogg to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     
29.4  Hogg to Razzaq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.5  Hogg to Malik, one run, One more to the total
29.6  Hogg to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN            157/4
         (R/R:  5.23)
         Brad Hogg            9.0-0-41-3
         Abdul Razzaq         11(24b)
         Shoaib Malik         19(43b 1X4)

30.1  Watson to Malik, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Malik
30.2  Watson to Malik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
30.3  Watson to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4  Watson to Malik, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shoaib Malik
30.5  Watson to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Watson to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson     

         End of over 31  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN            164/4
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Shane Watson         7.0-0-31-1
         Abdul Razzaq         11(25b)
         Shoaib Malik         26(48b 1X4 1X6)

31.1  Smith to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     
31.2  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Smith to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.4  Smith to Malik, two runs,
31.5  Smith to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik missed that one by a mile
31.6  Smith to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            168/4
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Steven Smith         3.0-0-10-0
         Shoaib Malik         29(52b 1X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         12(27b)

32.1  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.2  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.3  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Maxwell to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
32.5  Maxwell to Malik, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     
32.6  Maxwell to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            171/4
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Glenn Maxwell        3.0-0-8-0
         Shoaib Malik         30(53b 1X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         14(32b)

33.1  Johnson to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
33.2  Johnson to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.3  Johnson to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.4  Johnson to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
33.5  Johnson to Malik, one run, Dropped! Marsh made a big mess of that simple chance
33.6  Johnson to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            173/4
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-24-0
         Abdul Razzaq         15(37b)
         Shoaib Malik         31(54b 1X4 1X6)

34.1  Smith to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Smith to Malik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shoaib Malik
34.3  Smith to Malik, no run, Steven Smith is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.4  Smith to Malik, one run, One more to the total
34.5  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
34.6  Smith to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            178/4
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Steven Smith         4.0-0-15-0
         Abdul Razzaq         15(39b)
         Shoaib Malik         36(58b 2X4 1X6)

35.1  Johnson to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     
35.2  Johnson to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run
35.3  Johnson to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Johnson to Malik, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Malik
35.5  Johnson to Malik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson     
35.6  Johnson to Malik, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Malik

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            180/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-26-0
         Shoaib Malik         37(63b 2X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         16(40b)

36.1  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
36.2  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
36.3  Maxwell to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Marsh allows yet another run
36.4  Maxwell to Malik, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
36.5  Maxwell to Razzaq, wide, Glenn Maxwell bowling a very wayward one
36.5  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Maxwell to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            183/4
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Glenn Maxwell        4.0-0-11-0
         Abdul Razzaq         17(46b)
         Shoaib Malik         38(64b 2X4 1X6)

37.1  Smith to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  Smith to Malik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.3  Smith to Malik, one run, One more to the total
37.4  Smith to Razzaq, FOUR, Steven Smith cant belive it
37.5  Smith to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
37.6  Smith to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik     

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            189/4
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Steven Smith         5.0-0-21-0
         Shoaib Malik         39(67b 2X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         22(49b 1X4)

38.1  Starc to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
38.2  Starc to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
38.3  Starc to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
38.4  Starc to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
38.5  Starc to Malik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc       
38.6  Starc to Malik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            194/4
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-25-0
         Shoaib Malik         43(69b 3X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         23(53b 1X4)

39.1  Hogg to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik     
39.2  Hogg to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik missed that one by a mile
39.3  Hogg to Malik, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     
39.4  Hogg to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Hogg to Malik, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.6  Hogg to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
      The end to a good spell from Brad Hogg. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            199/4
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Brad Hogg            10.0-0-45-3
         Shoaib Malik         44(72b 3X4 1X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         26(56b 1X4)

40.1  Johnson to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik

After some incomplete attempts from middle order, Shoaib Malik's and Abdul Razzaq's steady batting pushed Pakistan's total past 200.

40.2  Johnson to Malik, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
40.2  Johnson to Malik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Thats another fifty for Shoaib Malik     
40.3  Johnson to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
40.4  Johnson to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
40.5  Johnson to Malik, one run, Dropped! Clarke made a big mess of that simple chance
40.6  Johnson to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN            208/4
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Mitchell Johnson     7.0-0-35-0
         Abdul Razzaq         27(58b 1X4)
         Shoaib Malik         51(77b 3X4 2X6)

41.1  Maxwell to Malik, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
41.2  Maxwell to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Maxwell to Malik, wide, Glenn Maxwell bowling a very wayward one
41.3  Maxwell to Malik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.4  Maxwell to Malik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shoaib Malik
41.5  Maxwell to Malik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Maxwell to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            216/4
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Glenn Maxwell        5.0-0-19-0
         Abdul Razzaq         28(59b 1X4)
         Shoaib Malik         57(83b 4X4 2X6)

42.1  Watson to Malik, one run, Great cooperation between Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq     
42.2  Watson to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.3  Watson to Razzaq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
42.3  Watson to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Watson to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik
42.5  Watson to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.6  Watson to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson     

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            220/4
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Shane Watson         8.0-0-35-1
         Abdul Razzaq         29(63b 1X4)
         Shoaib Malik         59(86b 4X4 2X6)

43.1  Smith to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  Smith to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin     
43.3  Smith to Razzaq, FOUR, Steven Smith cant belive it
43.4  Smith to Razzaq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.5  Smith to Malik, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Malik
43.6  Smith to Malik, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Malik

         End of over 44  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            228/4
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Steven Smith         6.0-0-29-0
         Shoaib Malik         60(89b 4X4 2X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         36(66b 2X4)

44.1  Marsh to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik     
44.2  Marsh to Malik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Marsh, deserving this punishment
44.3  Marsh to Malik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.4  Marsh to Malik, no run, Shoaib Malik was completely deceived
44.5  Marsh to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Marsh to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     

         End of over 45  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN            235/4
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Mitchell Marsh       5.0-0-38-0
         Shoaib Malik         65(93b 5X4 2X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         38(68b 2X4)

45.1  Watson to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson     
45.2  Watson to Razzaq, two runs, Overthrow by Smith instead of 1 they get 2
45.3  Watson to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
45.4  Watson to Malik, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shoaib Malik
45.5  Watson to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.6  Watson to Razzaq, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it

         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         PAKISTAN            249/4
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Shane Watson         9.0-0-49-1
         Abdul Razzaq         45(72b 3X4)
         Shoaib Malik         72(95b 5X4 3X6)

46.1  Marsh to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Marsh to Malik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.3  Marsh to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
46.4  Marsh to Malik, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.5  Marsh to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
46.6  Marsh to Malik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shoaib Malik

         End of over 47  (10 runs)
         PAKISTAN            259/4
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Mitchell Marsh       6.0-0-48-0
         Shoaib Malik         80(99b 6X4 3X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         47(74b 3X4)

47.1  Watson to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Shoaib Malik     
47.2  Watson to Malik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.3  Watson to Malik, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Shoaib Malik           80 (101b 6X4 3X6)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.4  Watson to Ahmed, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.5  Watson to Ahmed, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Sarfraz Ahmed          0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

Shane Watson victimized two Pakistani batsmen in the 48th over

47.6  Watson to Amir, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Amir and Abdul Razzaq     
      A good spell from Shane Watson, a bit expensive but picking up some wickets. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 48  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            261/6
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Shane Watson         10.0-0-51-3
         Abdul Razzaq         48(75b 3X4)
         Mohammad Amir         1(1b)

48.1  Marsh to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
48.2  Marsh to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir was completely deceived
48.3  Marsh to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     
48.4  Marsh to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.5  Marsh to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir missed that one by a mile
48.6  Marsh to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            264/6
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Mitchell Marsh       7.0-0-51-0
         Abdul Razzaq         49(76b 3X4)
         Mohammad Amir         3(6b)

49.1  Starc to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir missed that one by a mile
49.2  Starc to Amir, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Amir
49.3  Starc to Amir, FOUR, Mitchell Starc cant belive it
49.4  Starc to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir was completely deceived
49.5  Starc to Amir, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
49.6  Starc to Razzaq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Abdul Razzaq
      The crowd cheers for Abdul Razzaq's fifty

Abdul Razzaq who was batting patiently alongside Shoaib Malik, completed his fifty on the last ball of the innings.
Runs 53 | Balls 77 | Fours 4 | Strike rate 68.8

         End of over 50  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN            273/6
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-34-0
         Abdul Razzaq         53(77b 4X4)
         Mohammad Amir         8(11b 1X4)

Pakistan innings (50 overs maximum)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Ahmed Shehzad       c. Haddin      b. Hogg         34    26    2    0  130.8%
Mohammad Hafeez                    b. Watson       18    20    1    1   90.0%
Misbah-ul-Haq       lbw            b. Hogg         49    43    4    1  114.0%
Haris Sohail        st Haddin      b. Hogg          9    27    0    0   33.3%
Shoaib Malik        lbw            b. Watson       80   101    6    3   79.2%
Abdul Razzaq        not out                        53    77    4    0   68.8%
Sarfraz Ahmed       lbw            b. Watson        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Mohammad Amir       not out                         8    11    1    0   72.7%
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Did not bat: W Riaz, J Khan, M Irfan

Total:  273/6       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.46      Extras:  22 
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Shoaib Malik batted magnificently well as his performance mattered most to his side.
Runs 80 | Balls 101 | Fours 6 | Six 3 | Strike rate 79.2

Australia bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc        5.0      0      34      0      6.80     0      0
Mitchell Marsh        7.0      0      51      0      7.29     0      1
Shane Watson         10.0      0      51      3      5.10     1      1
Mitchell Johnson      7.0      0      35      0      5.00     1      2
Brad Hogg            10.0      0      45      3      4.50     2      2
Glenn Maxwell         5.0      0      19      0      3.80     2      0
Steven Smith          6.0      0      29      0      4.83     1      0
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EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 4
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Pakistan partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Shehzad     M Hafeez     þþþþþþþþþþ                                39 (33)
A Shehzad     Misba'-Haq   þþþþþþþþ                                  33 (22)
H Sohail      Misba'-Haq   þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              45 (55)
S Malik       Misba'-Haq   þþþ                                       12 (15)
S Malik       A Razzaq     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      131 (160)
S Ahmed       A Razzaq                                                0 (2)
M Amir        A Razzaq     þþþ                                       13 (13)
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     Fall of Wickets    39/1      72/2      117/3     129/4     260/5
                        260/6                                         
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SECOND INNINGS:

Australia needed 274 runs to win

0.1  Riaz to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.2  Riaz to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
0.3  Riaz to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.4  Riaz to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
0.5  Riaz to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
0.6  Riaz to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             2/0
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Wahab Riaz           1.0-0-2-0
         Shane Watson          1(5b)
         David Warner          1(1b)

1.1  Amir to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Amir to Warner, legbye, David Warner was completely deceived
1.3  Amir to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir       
1.4  Amir to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Amir to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir       
1.6  Amir to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and David Warner     

         End of over 2  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             4/0
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  5.63)
         Mohammad Amir        1.0-0-1-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Shane Watson          2(9b)

2.1  Irfan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
2.2  Irfan to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.3  Irfan to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
2.4  Irfan to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.5  Irfan to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
2.6  Irfan to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     

         End of over 3  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             6/0
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Mohammad Irfan       1.0-0-2-0
         Shane Watson          3(11b)
         David Warner          2(7b)

3.1  Khan to Warner, legbye, David Warner missed that one by a mile
3.2  Khan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Sohail allows yet another run
3.3  Khan to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Khan to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.5  Khan to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
3.6  Khan to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            13/0
         (R/R:  3.25   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Junaid Khan          1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          4(12b)
         David Warner          7(12b 1X4)

4.1  Irfan to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Irfan       
4.2  Irfan to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.3  Irfan to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
4.4  Irfan to Watson, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Irfan to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.5  Irfan to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Irfan to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            17/0
         (R/R:  3.40   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Mohammad Irfan       2.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          4(15b)
         David Warner         10(15b 1X4)

5.1  Riaz to Warner, one run, One more to the total
5.2  Riaz to Watson, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Riaz to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
5.4  Riaz to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
5.5  Riaz to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
5.6  Riaz to Warner, legbye, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            22/0
         (R/R:  3.67   R/R Req:  5.73)
         Wahab Riaz           2.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          5(16b)
         David Warner         13(20b 1X4)

6.1  Khan to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.2  Khan to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
6.3  Khan to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Khan to Warner, one run, One more to the total
6.5  Khan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
6.6  Khan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 7  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            23/0
         (R/R:  3.29   R/R Req:  5.84)
         Junaid Khan          2.0-0-7-0
         Shane Watson          5(18b)
         David Warner         14(24b 1X4)

7.1  Amir to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
7.3  Amir to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
7.4  Amir to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir       
7.5  Amir to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
7.6  Amir to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and David Warner     

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            25/0
         (R/R:  3.13   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Mohammad Amir        2.0-0-3-0
         David Warner         15(29b 1X4)
         Shane Watson          6(19b)

8.1  Razzaq to Watson, one run, The misfield by Riaz allows yet another run
8.2  Razzaq to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
8.3  Razzaq to Watson, one run, The misfield by Malik allows yet another run
8.4  Razzaq to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
8.5  Razzaq to Warner, one run, Dropped! Khan made a big mess of that simple chance
8.6  Razzaq to Watson, two runs,

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            31/0
         (R/R:  3.44   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Abdul Razzaq         1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         10(22b)
         David Warner         17(32b 1X4)

9.1  Riaz to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
9.2  Riaz to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
9.3  Riaz to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Wahab Riaz, deserving this punishment
9.4  Riaz to Watson, one run, That is very well run by David Warner     
9.5  Riaz to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
9.6  Riaz to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            38/0
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  5.90)
         Wahab Riaz           3.0-0-13-0
         Shane Watson         15(26b 1X4)
         David Warner         19(34b 1X4)

10.1  Khan to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Khan to Watson, one run, That is very well run by David Warner     
10.3  Khan to Warner, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
10.4  Khan to Watson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
10.5  Khan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
10.6  Khan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            43/0
         (R/R:  3.91   R/R Req:  5.92)
         Junaid Khan          3.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         18(30b 1X4)
         David Warner         21(36b 1X4)

11.1  Amir to Warner, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Amir to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
11.3  Amir to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
11.4  Amir to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
11.5  Amir to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.6  Amir to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            48/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Mohammad Amir        3.0-0-8-0
         Shane Watson         22(35b 2X4)
         David Warner         22(37b 1X4)

12.1  Riaz to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
12.2  Riaz to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Riaz to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
12.4  Riaz to Watson, one run, The misfield by Riaz allows yet another run
12.5  Riaz to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
12.6  Riaz to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            50/0
         (R/R:  3.85   R/R Req:  6.05)
         Wahab Riaz           4.0-0-15-0
         David Warner         23(42b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         23(36b 2X4)

Australia started off their chase with ease

13.1  Khan to Watson, no ball, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
13.1  Khan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
13.2  Khan to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
13.3  Khan to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
13.4  Khan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
13.5  Khan to Watson, no ball, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.5  Khan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.6  Khan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Khan to Watson, one run, That is very well run by David Warner     

         End of over 14  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            60/0
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  5.94)
         Junaid Khan          4.0-0-22-0
         David Warner         28(44b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         25(41b 2X4)

14.1  Riaz to Watson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shane Watson
14.2  Riaz to Watson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
14.3  Riaz to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
14.4  Riaz to Watson, one run, That is very well run by David Warner     
14.5  Riaz to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Riaz to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            73/0
         (R/R:  4.87   R/R Req:  5.74)
         Wahab Riaz           5.0-0-28-0
         David Warner         28(46b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         38(45b 2X4 2X6)

15.1  Irfan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
15.2  Irfan to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Irfan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.4  Irfan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.5  Irfan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.6  Irfan to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            75/0
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  5.85)
         Mohammad Irfan       3.0-0-8-0
         Shane Watson         39(50b 2X4 2X6)
         David Warner         29(47b 2X4)

16.1  Razzaq to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
16.2  Razzaq to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Razzaq to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
16.4  Razzaq to Watson, one run, Dropped! Razzaq made a big mess of that simple chance
16.5  Razzaq to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
16.6  Razzaq to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            81/0
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  5.85)
         Abdul Razzaq         2.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         34(50b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         40(53b 2X4 2X6)

17.1  Amir to Watson, one run, The misfield by Shehzad allows yet another run
17.2  Amir to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.3  Amir to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
17.5  Amir to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Shane Watson     
17.6  Amir to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            83/0
         (R/R:  4.61   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Mohammad Amir        4.0-0-10-0
         Shane Watson         41(55b 2X4 2X6)
         David Warner         35(54b 3X4)

18.1  Irfan to Warner, one run, Dropped! Sohail made a big mess of that simple chance
18.2  Irfan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Amir allows yet another run
18.3  Irfan to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Irfan to Warner, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Irfan to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.6  Irfan to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            89/0
         (R/R:  4.68   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Mohammad Irfan       4.0-0-14-0
         David Warner         37(58b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         45(57b 2X4 2X6)

19.1  Amir to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Amir to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Amir, deserving this punishment
19.3  Amir to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
19.4  Amir to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
      The crowd cheers for Shane Watson's fifty
19.5  Amir to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Amir to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            97/0
         (R/R:  4.85   R/R Req:  5.90)
         Mohammad Amir        5.0-0-18-0
         Shane Watson         53(63b 4X4 2X6)
         David Warner         37(58b 3X4)

20.1  Malik to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
20.2  Malik to Warner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
20.3  Malik to Warner, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shoaib Malik, giving that a wide

Runs were easily happening to Australia as the opening pair completed hundred runs partnership.

20.3  Malik to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Malik to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Malik to Warner, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
20.6  Malik to Watson, no run, Shoaib Malik is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           103/0
         (R/R:  4.90   R/R Req:  5.90)
         Shoaib Malik         1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         53(64b 4X4 2X6)
         David Warner         42(64b 3X4)

21.1  Irfan to Warner, one run, The misfield by Irfan allows yet another run
21.2  Irfan to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Irfan to Watson, two runs,
21.4  Irfan to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and David Warner     
21.5  Irfan to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
21.6  Irfan to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Irfan       

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           107/0
         (R/R:  4.86   R/R Req:  5.96)
         Mohammad Irfan       5.0-0-18-0
         David Warner         43(67b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         56(67b 4X4 2X6)

22.1  Amir to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Amir to Watson, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
22.3  Amir to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
22.4  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
22.5  Amir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Amir to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir       

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           109/0
         (R/R:  4.74   R/R Req:  6.11)
         Mohammad Amir        6.0-0-20-0
         Shane Watson         57(70b 4X4 2X6)
         David Warner         44(70b 3X4)

23.1  Razzaq to Warner, SIX, What a wonderful player David Warner is
      The crowd cheers for David Warner's fifty

David Warner reached his fifty with a strike over the rope.

23.2  Razzaq to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
23.3  Razzaq to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
23.4  Razzaq to Warner, one run, One more to the total
23.5  Razzaq to Watson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
23.6  Razzaq to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 24  (14 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           123/0
         (R/R:  5.13   R/R Req:  5.81)
         Abdul Razzaq         3.0-0-26-0
         David Warner         51(74b 3X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         64(72b 4X4 3X6)

24.1  Amir to Watson, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Mohammad Hafeez made an excellent effort in the field

         Shane Watson           64 (73b 4X4 3X6)
         run out (Hafeez)

24.2  Amir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.3  Amir to Smith, one run, One more to the total
24.4  Amir to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
24.6  Amir to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           124/1
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Mohammad Amir        7.0-0-21-0
         David Warner         51(77b 3X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith          1(2b)

25.1  Malik to Smith, one run, One more to the total
25.2  Malik to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
25.3  Malik to Warner, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Malik. Warner didnt have a clue

         David Warner           51 (79b 3X4 1X6)
         b. Malik

After a steady start by the openers, Australia loosed them into a too short session.

25.4  Malik to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
25.5  Malik to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith     
25.6  Malik to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke   

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           127/2
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Shoaib Malik         2.0-0-9-1
         Michael Clarke        1(2b)
         Steven Smith          3(4b)

26.1  Irfan to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
26.2  Irfan to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.3  Irfan to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
26.4  Irfan to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
26.5  Irfan to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
26.6  Irfan to Smith, three runs, Great work by Amir saved a certain boundary

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           136/2
         (R/R:  5.04   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Mohammad Irfan       6.0-0-27-0
         Michael Clarke        2(3b)
         Steven Smith         11(9b 1X4)

27.1  Riaz to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
27.2  Riaz to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
27.3  Riaz to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived
27.5  Riaz to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
27.6  Riaz to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           138/2
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Wahab Riaz           6.0-0-30-0
         Steven Smith         12(13b 1X4)
         Michael Clarke        3(5b)

28.1  Khan to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
28.2  Khan to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
28.3  Khan to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Michael Clarke   
28.4  Khan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived
28.5  Khan to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khan       
28.6  Khan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           141/2
         (R/R:  4.86   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Junaid Khan          5.0-0-25-0
         Steven Smith         13(15b 1X4)
         Michael Clarke        5(9b)

29.1  Irfan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     
29.2  Irfan to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
29.3  Irfan to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
29.4  Irfan to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.5  Irfan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     
29.6  Irfan to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           146/2
         (R/R:  4.87   R/R Req:  6.40)
         Mohammad Irfan       7.0-0-32-0
         Steven Smith         16(19b 1X4)
         Michael Clarke        7(11b)

30.1  Riaz to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     
30.2  Riaz to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       
30.3  Riaz to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
30.4  Riaz to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Riaz to Smith, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
30.6  Riaz to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Riaz       

         End of over 31  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           153/2
         (R/R:  4.94   R/R Req:  6.37)
         Wahab Riaz           7.0-0-37-0
         Steven Smith         22(24b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke        8(12b)

31.1  Irfan to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
31.2  Irfan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     
31.3  Irfan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.4  Irfan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Irfan to Smith, one run, The misfield by Sohail allows yet another run
31.6  Irfan to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           155/2
         (R/R:  4.84   R/R Req:  6.61)
         Mohammad Irfan       8.0-0-34-0
         Michael Clarke        9(15b)
         Steven Smith         23(27b 1X4 1X6)

32.1  Khan to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke   
32.2  Khan to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Malik allows yet another run
32.3  Khan to Smith, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Khan to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
32.5  Khan to Clarke, one run, Dropped! Hafeez made a big mess of that simple chance

Mohammad Hafeez dropped an important catch what could have been a crucial moment in the match. The game was already seeming to be out of their hands and that just added more chances into Australia's favor.

32.6  Khan to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           160/2
         (R/R:  4.85   R/R Req:  6.71)
         Junaid Khan          6.0-0-30-0
         Michael Clarke       11(18b)
         Steven Smith         26(30b 1X4 1X6)

33.1  Malik to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
33.2  Malik to Smith, one run, One more to the total
33.3  Malik to Clarke, no ball, legbye, Left alone by Michael Clarke
33.3  Malik to Clarke, legbye, Left alone by Michael Clarke
33.4  Malik to Smith, three runs, Great work by Malik saved a certain boundary
33.5  Malik to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Malik to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run

         End of over 34  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           171/2
         (R/R:  5.03   R/R Req:  6.44)
         Shoaib Malik         3.0-0-19-1
         Steven Smith         34(33b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       12(21b)

34.1  Khan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
34.2  Khan to Clarke, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Khan       
34.3  Khan to Smith, one run, The misfield by Irfan allows yet another run
34.4  Khan to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Khan to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Michael Clarke   
34.6  Khan to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           175/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.60)
         Junaid Khan          7.0-0-33-0
         Michael Clarke       13(25b)
         Steven Smith         36(35b 2X4 1X6)

35.1  Amir to Smith, one run, One more to the total
35.2  Amir to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
35.3  Amir to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived
35.4  Amir to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir       
35.5  Amir to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
35.6  Amir to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           176/2
         (R/R:  4.89   R/R Req:  7.00)
         Mohammad Amir        8.0-0-22-0
         Michael Clarke       13(30b)
         Steven Smith         37(36b 2X4 1X6)

36.1  Riaz to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Michael Clarke   
36.2  Riaz to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith     
36.3  Riaz to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
36.4  Riaz to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  Riaz to Smith, legbye, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
36.6  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           179/2
         (R/R:  4.84   R/R Req:  7.31)
         Wahab Riaz           8.0-0-39-0
         Michael Clarke       14(32b)
         Steven Smith         38(40b 2X4 1X6)

37.1  Amir to Smith, one run, The misfield by Shehzad allows yet another run
37.2  Amir to Clarke, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
37.3  Amir to Clarke, FOUR, Michael Clarke is one of the best batsmen in the world
37.4  Amir to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
37.5  Amir to Smith, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.5  Amir to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.6  Amir to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           188/2
         (R/R:  4.95   R/R Req:  7.17)
         Mohammad Amir        9.0-0-31-0
         Steven Smith         39(43b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       21(35b 1X4)

38.1  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
38.2  Riaz to Clarke, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Clarke
38.3  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
38.5  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
38.6  Riaz to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           192/2
         (R/R:  4.92   R/R Req:  7.45)
         Wahab Riaz           9.0-0-43-0
         Michael Clarke       25(41b 2X4)
         Steven Smith         39(43b 2X4 1X6)

39.1  Khan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.2  Khan to Smith, wide, Junaid Khan bowling a very wayward one
39.2  Khan to Smith, one run, The misfield by Amir allows yet another run
39.3  Khan to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith     
39.4  Khan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.5  Khan to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khan       
39.6  Khan to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           195/2
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  7.90)
         Junaid Khan          8.0-0-36-0
         Steven Smith         40(49b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       26(42b 2X4)

40.1  Amir to Clarke, one run, Dropped! Khan made a big mess of that simple chance
40.2  Amir to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sarfraz Ahmed   
40.3  Amir to Smith, one run, The misfield by Shehzad allows yet another run
40.4  Amir to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steven Smith     
40.5  Amir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Amir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mohammad Amir

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           198/2
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  8.44)
         Mohammad Amir        10.0-0-34-0
         Steven Smith         41(53b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       28(44b 2X4)

41.1  Khan to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.2  Khan to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
41.3  Khan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived
41.4  Khan to Clarke, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
41.5  Khan to Clarke, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Junaid Khan, deserving this punishment
41.6  Khan to Clarke, no ball, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
41.6  Khan to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke

         End of over 42  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           205/2
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  8.63)
         Junaid Khan          9.0-0-43-0
         Michael Clarke       34(50b 3X4)
         Steven Smith         41(53b 2X4 1X6)

42.1  Irfan to Smith, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
42.2  Irfan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Irfan to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
42.4  Irfan to Smith, FOUR, Mohammad Irfan cant belive it
42.5  Irfan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.6  Irfan to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
      The crowd cheers for Steven Smith's fifty

Steven Smith smashed Mohammad Irfan for two boundaries in an over and reached his half century off 59 balls

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           215/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  8.43)
         Mohammad Irfan       9.0-0-44-0
         Steven Smith         51(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       34(50b 3X4)

43.1  Malik to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
43.2  Malik to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
43.3  Malik to Clarke, FOUR, Michael Clarke is one of the best batsmen in the world
43.4  Malik to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.5  Malik to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

Another Australian pair shared hundred runs. Aussies firmly continued to pick all possible runs in all possible ways.

43.6  Malik to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 44  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           228/2
         (R/R:  5.18   R/R Req:  7.67)
         Shoaib Malik         4.0-0-32-1
         Steven Smith         54(60b 4X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       44(55b 4X4)

44.1  Khan to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khan       
44.2  Khan to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Irfan allows yet another run
44.3  Khan to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke   
44.4  Khan to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Sohail allows yet another run
44.5  Khan to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
44.6  Khan to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke   
      The end to a good spell from Junaid Khan

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           232/2
         (R/R:  5.16   R/R Req:  8.40)
         Junaid Khan          10.0-0-47-0
         Michael Clarke       46(58b 4X4)
         Steven Smith         56(63b 4X4 1X6)

45.1  Razzaq to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
45.2  Razzaq to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Razzaq to Clarke, FOUR, Abdul Razzaq cant belive it
      Fifty for Michael Clarke

Mighty Aussies' mighty captain snatched a half century. That was fourth individual fifty of the innings.

45.4  Razzaq to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
45.5  Razzaq to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
45.6  Razzaq to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 46  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           245/2
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  7.25)
         Abdul Razzaq         4.0-0-39-0
         Michael Clarke       51(61b 5X4)
         Steven Smith         64(66b 5X4 1X6)

46.1  Malik to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
46.2  Malik to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
46.3  Malik to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
46.4  Malik to Smith, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

GONE! Steven Smith fumbled as Malik kept the ball low, it was unplayable for Smith, and that just turned out to be a wicket taking delivery.
Steven Smith 68 (70b 6X4 1X6) lbw b. Malik

46.5  Malik to Hussey, wide, Shoaib Malik bowling a very wayward one
46.5  Malik to Hussey, no run, Michael Hussey missed that one by a mile
46.6  Malik to Hussey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           250/3
         (R/R:  5.32   R/R Req:  8.00)
         Shoaib Malik         5.0-0-37-2
         Michael Hussey        0(3b)
         Michael Clarke       51(61b 5X4)

47.1  Riaz to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Michael Hussey   
47.2  Riaz to Hussey, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Hussey
47.3  Riaz to Hussey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.4  Riaz to Hussey, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Wahab Riaz, deserving this punishment
47.5  Riaz to Hussey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Riaz to Hussey, no run, Left alone by Michael Hussey
      Wahab Riazends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 48  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           259/3
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  7.50)
         Wahab Riaz           10.0-0-52-0
         Michael Hussey        8(8b 2X4)
         Michael Clarke       52(62b 5X4)

Australia needed 15 off last 2 overs

Spoiler: Who won?

48.1  Malik to Clarke, FOUR, Michael Clarke is one of the best batsmen in the world

Michael Clarke hit over the head of a fielder standing near extra covers. The fielder had nothing else to do than watching the ball passing over his head. 11 runs were required from 11 balls with that boundary.

48.2  Malik to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Irfan allows yet another run

48.3  Malik to Hussey, FOUR!!!

Michael Hussey hit a brilliant shot over the cover. That was an under pressure situation and batsman was very much suitable to it. Mr. cricket was back in business.

48.4  Malik to Hussey, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

48.5  Malik to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey

48.6  Malik to Hussey, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey did exactly what he is best at. He smashed two boundaries in that second last over, and sealed the win for his side without making it to the final over. That's the best part of having such a player with immense concentration and ability.

         End of over 49  (15 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           274/3
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  0.00)
         Shoaib Malik         6.0-0-51-2
         Michael Hussey       16(11b 4X4)
         Michael Clarke       58(65b 6X4)

That was the end of the match. Australia who started easily, could not go with ease until the end. But, Michael Hussey's brilliance confirmed their win without having much trouble. The game dramatically turned into an uneven contest. But it was Australia who stayed quiet, patient, keeping the nerves cool and achieved what they fought for.

Spoiler: Second innings stats

Australia innings (50 overs maximum)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Shane Watson        run out (Hafeez)               64    73    4    3   87.7%
David Warner                       b. Malik        51    79    3    1   64.6%
Steven Smith        lbw            b. Malik        68    70    6    1   97.1%
Michael Clarke      not out                        58    65    6    0   89.2%
Michael Hussey      not out                        16    11    4    0  145.5%
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Did not bat: G Maxwell, B Haddinm M Marsh, M Johnson, M Starc, B Hogg

Total:  274/3       Overs:  49.0          Run Rate:  5.59      Extras:  17 
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Pakistan bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Wahab Riaz           10.0      0      52      0      5.20     0      0
Mohammad Amir        10.0      0      34      0      3.40     0      1
Mohammad Irfan        9.0      0      44      0      4.89     0      1
Junaid Khan          10.0      0      47      0      4.70     2      3
Abdul Razzaq          4.0      0      39      0      9.75     0      0
Shoaib Malik          6.0      0      51      2      8.50     2      1
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EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 0
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Australia partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Watson      D Warner     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       123 (145)
S Smith       D Warner     þ                                          2 (8)
S Smith       M Clarke     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      124 (127)
M Hussey      M Clarke     þþþþþþþ                                   25 (14)
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     Fall of Wickets    123/1     125/2     249/3           
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Spoiler: Man of the match

Shane Watson earned man of the match for his peerless contribution both with bat and bowl.
Runs 64 (73b, 4x4, 3x6)| Wickets 3/51 (10 ov)

Spoiler: Match details

Toss - Pakistan, who chose bat

Result - Australia won by 7 wickets and 6 balls left

Player of the match - Shane Watson

Tournament - Australia advanced​

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[CerealKiller]

Malik bowling at the death really cost us. If he had conceded 10 runs less in the penultimate over we could've won.

 

[Ohm]

Oceaniasia Cup - Match 14, Semi-final 2
New Zealand v Sri Lanka
Played at Dubai

Pitch: Normal
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New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (), Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Corey Anderson, Colin Munro, Mitchell Santner, Daniel Vettori, Mitchell McClenaghan, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Sri Lanka XI: Upul Tharanga, TM Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (), Angelo Mathews, Mahela Jayawerdene, Dinesh Chandimal, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga, Dhammika Prasad

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New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first

FIRST INNINGS:

0.1  Boult to Tharanga, no run, Upul Tharanga missed that one by a mile
0.2  Boult to Tharanga, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Upul Tharanga
0.3  Boult to Tharanga, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
0.4  Boult to Tharanga, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Upul Tharanga
0.5  Boult to Tharanga, no run, Left alone by Upul Tharanga
0.6  Boult to Tharanga, one run, That is very well run by TM Dilshan    

         End of over 1  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA             9/0
         (R/R:  9.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-9-0
         TM Dilshan            0(0b)
         Upul Tharanga         9(6b 2X4)

1.1  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
1.2  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, Left alone by Upul Tharanga
1.4  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan
1.5  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
1.6  McCle'ghan to Tharanga, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan

         End of over 2  (0 runs)
         SRI LANKA             9/0
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 1.0-0-0-0
         Upul Tharanga         9(12b 2X4)
         TM Dilshan            0(0b)

2.1  Southee to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by TM Dilshan
2.2  Southee to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
2.3  Southee to Tharanga, no ball, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
2.3  Southee to Tharanga, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
2.4  Southee to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee 
2.5  Southee to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
2.6  Southee to Tharanga, wide, Tim Southee bowling a very wayward one
2.6  Southee to Tharanga, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA            15/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Tim Southee          1.0-0-6-0
         TM Dilshan            2(4b)
         Upul Tharanga        11(15b 2X4)

3.1  Boult to Tharanga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.2  Boult to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and TM Dilshan   
3.3  Boult to Dilshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4  Boult to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and TM Dilshan   
3.5  Boult to Dilshan, two runs, Overthrow by Vettori instead of 1 they get 2
3.6  Boult to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult    

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA            20/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-14-0
         TM Dilshan            5(7b)
         Upul Tharanga        13(18b 2X4)

4.1  Anderson to Tharanga, no run, Upul Tharanga missed that one by a mile
4.2  Anderson to Tharanga, no run, Upul Tharanga was completely deceived
4.3  Anderson to Tharanga, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.4  Anderson to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
4.5  Anderson to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and TM Dilshan   
4.6  Anderson to Dilshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA            23/0
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Corey Anderson       1.0-0-3-0
         TM Dilshan            5(8b)
         Upul Tharanga        16(23b 2X4)

5.1  Boult to Tharanga, no ball, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
5.1  Boult to Tharanga, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
5.2  Boult to Tharanga, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult   
5.3  Boult to Tharanga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Boult to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and TM Dilshan   
5.5  Boult to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
5.6  Boult to Tharanga, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA            29/0
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-20-0
         TM Dilshan            6(9b)
         Upul Tharanga        20(28b 2X4)

6.1  Southee to Tharanga, SIX, What a wonderful player Upul Tharanga is
6.2  Southee to Tharanga, no run, Left alone by Upul Tharanga
6.3  Southee to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
6.4  Southee to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
6.5  Southee to Tharanga, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Southee to Tharanga, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA            35/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Tim Southee          2.0-0-12-0
         Upul Tharanga        26(34b 2X4 1X6)
         TM Dilshan            6(9b)

7.1  Anderson to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by TM Dilshan
7.2  Anderson to Dilshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Anderson to Dilshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Anderson to Dilshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Anderson to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Upul Tharanga
7.6  Anderson to Tharanga, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA            37/0
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Corey Anderson       2.0-0-5-0
         TM Dilshan            7(14b)
         Upul Tharanga        27(35b 2X4 1X6)

8.1  Southee to Tharanga, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Southee to Tharanga, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
8.3  Southee to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
8.4  Southee to Tharanga, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Trent Boult

New Zealand found their first victim as Tim Southee picked up a wicket.
Upul Tharanga 28 (38b 2X4 1X6) c. Boult b. Southee | Fow - 1/39

8.5  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA            40/1
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Tim Southee          3.0-0-15-1
         TM Dilshan            8(15b)
         Kumar Sangakkara      1(2b)

9.1  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, Dropped! Guptill made a big mess of that simple chance
9.2  Santner to Dilshan, one run, Great cooperation between TM Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara
9.3  Santner to Sangakkara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.4  Santner to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
9.5  Santner to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
9.6  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 10  (13 runs)
         SRI LANKA            53/1
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Mitchell Santner     1.0-0-13-0
         TM Dilshan            9(16b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     13(7b 2X4)

10.1  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
10.2  McCle'ghan to Dilshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.3  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
10.4  McCle'ghan to Dilshan, OUT, Corey Anderson takes an easy catch to dismiss TM Dilshan

Mitchell McClenaghan dismissed Sri Lanka's inform batsman Dilshan to see them losing both their openers. That was a fine start by New Zealand's pacers as they managed to pick couple of wictes earlier before opponent's opening pair became a threat.
TM Dilshan 10 (18b) c. Anderson b. McCle'ghan | Fow - 2/56

10.5  McCle'ghan to Mathews, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.6  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA            57/2
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 2.0-1-4-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     15(10b 2X4)
         Angelo Mathews        1(1b)

11.1  Southee to Mathews, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee 
11.2  Southee to Mathews, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Southee to Mathews, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
11.4  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
11.5  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Angelo Mathews
11.6  Southee to Mathews, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA            59/2
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Tim Southee          4.0-0-17-1
         Angelo Mathews        2(5b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(12b 2X4)

12.1  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, two runs, Overthrow by Taylor instead of 1 they get 2
12.2  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
12.3  McCle'ghan to Mathews, no run, Defensively played by Angelo Mathews
12.4  McCle'ghan to Mathews, one run, One more to the total
12.5  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Angelo Mathews
12.6  McCle'ghan to Mathews, no ball, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Angelo Mathews
12.6  McCle'ghan to Mathews, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Angelo Mathews

         End of over 13  (10 runs)
         SRI LANKA            69/2
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 3.0-1-14-1
         Angelo Mathews        7(8b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     20(15b 2X4)

13.1  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
13.2  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
13.3  Anderson to Sangakkara, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
13.4  Anderson to Mathews, no run, Defensively played by Angelo Mathews
13.5  Anderson to Mathews, three runs, Great work by Taylor saved a certain boundary
13.6  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA            73/2
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Corey Anderson       3.0-0-9-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     21(19b 2X4)
         Angelo Mathews       10(10b 1X4)

14.1  Southee to Mathews, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Angelo Mathews
14.2  Southee to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
14.3  Southee to Mathews, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.4  Southee to Mathews, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Southee to Mathews, no run, Defensively played by Angelo Mathews
14.6  Southee to Mathews, no run, Left alone by Angelo Mathews

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA            79/2
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Tim Southee          5.0-0-23-1
         Angelo Mathews       16(16b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     21(19b 2X4)

15.1  Santner to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.2  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Angelo Mathews
15.3  Santner to Mathews, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.4  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Angelo Mathews
15.5  Santner to Mathews, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.6  Santner to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA            84/2
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Mitchell Santner     2.0-0-18-0
         Angelo Mathews       19(19b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     23(22b 2X4)

16.1  Anderson to Sangakkara, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Corey Anderson, giving that a wide
16.1  Anderson to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Mathews
16.2  Anderson to Mathews, one run, Great cooperation between Angelo Mathews and Kumar Sangakkara
16.3  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
16.4  Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
16.5  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
16.6  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA            91/2
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Corey Anderson       4.0-0-16-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     28(28b 3X4)
         Angelo Mathews       20(20b 2X4)

17.1  Southee to Mathews, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Southee to Mathews, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
17.3  Southee to Mathews, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
17.4  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
17.5  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA            92/2
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Tim Southee          6.0-0-24-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     28(31b 3X4)
         Angelo Mathews       21(23b 2X4)

18.1  Vettori to Mathews, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.3  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
18.4  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.5  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews was completely deceived
18.6  Vettori to Mathews, one run, Dropped! Guptill made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA            93/2
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Daniel Vettori       1.0-0-1-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     28(31b 3X4)
         Angelo Mathews       22(29b 2X4)

19.1  Santner to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews was completely deceived
19.2  Santner to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
19.3  Santner to Mathews, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.4  Santner to Mathews, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Angelo Mathews
19.5  Santner to Mathews, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
19.6  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Angelo Mathews

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           101/2
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Mitchell Santner     3.0-0-26-0
         Angelo Mathews       29(34b 2X4 1X6)
         Kumar Sangakkara     29(32b 3X4)

20.1  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.2  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.3  Vettori to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
20.4  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Defensively played by Angelo Mathews
20.5  Vettori to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
20.6  Vettori to Mathews, OUT, Thick edge well taken by McCullum

Angelo Mathews was promoted to the middle order for this game, but he failed to prove his worth as Daniel Vettori removed him on a catcht behind challenge.
Angelo Mathews 29 (37b 2X4 1X6) c. McCullum b. Vettori | Fow - 3/102

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           102/3
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Daniel Vettori       2.0-0-2-1
         Mahela Jayawerdene    0(0b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     30(35b 3X4)

21.1  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
21.2  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
21.3  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee 
21.6  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no ball, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
21.6  Southee to Jayaw'dene, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           105/3
         (R/R:  4.77)
         Tim Southee          7.0-0-27-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     31(38b 3X4)
         Mahela Jayawerdene    1(3b)

22.1  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, no run, Left alone by Mahela Jayawerdene
22.2  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
22.3  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
22.4  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
22.5  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Anderson to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Jayawerdene

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA           107/3
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Corey Anderson       5.0-0-18-0
         Mahela Jayawerdene    2(5b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     32(42b 3X4)

23.1  Vettori to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
23.2  Vettori to Sangakkara, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
23.4  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
23.5  Vettori to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
23.6  Vettori to Jayaw'dene, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           113/3
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Daniel Vettori       3.0-0-8-1
         Mahela Jayawerdene    2(6b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     37(47b 4X4)

24.1  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Jayawerdene
24.2  Southee to Jayaw'dene, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Mahela Jayawerdene
24.3  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, Left alone by Mahela Jayawerdene
24.4  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawerdene missed that one by a mile
24.5  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawerdene was completely deceived
24.6  Southee to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawerdene missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           118/3
         (R/R:  4.72)
         Tim Southee          8.0-0-32-1
         Mahela Jayawerdene    6(11b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     38(48b 4X4)

25.1  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawerdene
25.2  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.4  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell McClenaghan, deserving this punishment
25.5  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, no run, Left alone by Mahela Jayawerdene
25.6  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, no run, Left alone by Mahela Jayawerdene

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           123/3
         (R/R:  4.73)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 4.0-1-19-1
         Mahela Jayawerdene   10(16b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     39(49b 4X4)

26.1  Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
26.2  Anderson to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.3  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.4  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.5  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
26.6  Anderson to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawerdene missed that one by a mile

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           130/3
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Corey Anderson       6.0-0-25-0
         Mahela Jayawerdene   10(20b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     46(51b 5X4)

27.1  Santner to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.2  Santner to Sangakkara, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Santner to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Fifty for Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara was carrying his team on his own as he reached fifty runs after standing firm at one end while wickets were failing from the other end of the pitch

27.4  Santner to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
27.5  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
27.6  Santner to Jayaw'dene, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           136/3
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Mitchell Santner     4.0-0-32-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     51(56b 6X4)
         Mahela Jayawerdene   11(21b 2X4)

28.1  Southee to Jayaw'dene, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.2  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.3  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Jayawerdene
28.4  Southee to Jayaw'dene, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Southee, deserving this punishment
28.5  Southee to Jayaw'dene, one run, Great cooperation between Mahela Jayawerdene and Kumar Sangakkara
28.6  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawerdene

         End of over 29  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           144/3
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Tim Southee          9.0-0-40-1
         Mahela Jayawerdene   17(24b 3X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     53(59b 6X4)

29.1  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, three runs, Great work by Munro saved a certain boundary
29.2  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, FOUR, Mitchell McClenaghan cant belive it
29.3  McCle'ghan to Jayaw'dene, OUT, Lack of communicatin between Jayaw'dene and Sangakkara leads to yet another wicket for

New Zealand continued to pick wickets at important stages, without letting an opponent batsman set for a long while as Mahela Jayawardene loses his wicket on run out.
Mahela Jayawerdene 21 (26b 4X4) run out (Taylor) | Fow - 4/151

29.4  McCle'ghan to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
29.5  McCle'ghan to Chandimal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan
29.6  McCle'ghan to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           151/4
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 5.0-1-26-1
         Dinesh Chandimal      0(3b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     56(60b 6X4)

30.1  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.2  Southee to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
30.3  Southee to Chandimal, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Southee to Sangakkara, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Southee to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
30.6  Southee to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Tim Southee

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA           155/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Tim Southee          10.0-0-43-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     57(64b 6X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal      2(5b)

31.1  Santner to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Santner to Chandimal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Santner, deserving this punishment
31.3  Santner to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run
31.5  Santner to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and Kumar Sangakkara
31.6  Santner to Sangakkara, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 32  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           162/4
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Mitchell Santner     5.0-0-39-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     58(66b 6X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal      8(9b 1X4)

32.1  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
32.2  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
32.3  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Chandimal
32.5  Anderson to Chandimal, three runs, Great work by Santner saved a certain boundary
32.6  Anderson to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           165/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Corey Anderson       7.0-0-28-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     58(67b 6X4)
         Dinesh Chandimal     11(14b 1X4)

33.1  Santner to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
33.2  Santner to Sangakkara, one run, Dropped! Munro made a big mess of that simple chance
33.3  Santner to Chandimal, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Chandimal
33.4  Santner to Chandimal, two runs,
33.5  Santner to Chandimal, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Chandimal
33.6  Santner to Chandimal, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 34  (16 runs)
         SRI LANKA           181/4
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Mitchell Santner     6.0-0-55-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     26(19b 4X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     59(68b 6X4)

34.1  Vettori to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
34.2  Vettori to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Vettori to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and Kumar Sangakkara
34.4  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
34.5  Vettori to Sangakkara, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.6  Vettori to Sangakkara, legbye, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           184/4
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Daniel Vettori       4.0-0-10-1
         Dinesh Chandimal     27(21b 4X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     60(72b 6X4)

35.1  McCle'ghan to Sangakkara, OUT, Trent Boult takes an easy catch to dismiss Kumar Sangakkara

As soon as it looked like bond between Chandimal and Sangakkara was shaping up, McClenaghan struck to remove Kumar Sangakkara who was keen to collect runs.
Kumar Sangakkara 60 (73b 6X4) c. Boult b. McCle'ghan | Fow - 5/184

35.2  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, M Siriwardana missed that one by a mile
35.3  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
35.4  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, one run, One more to the total
35.5  McCle'ghan to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
35.6  McCle'ghan to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           185/5
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 6.0-1-27-2
         Dinesh Chandimal     27(23b 4X4)
         M Siriwardana         1(3b)

36.1  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, M Siriwardana missed that one by a mile
36.2  Santner to Siriw'dana, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.3  Santner to Chandimal, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.4  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.6  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA           189/5
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Mitchell Santner     7.0-0-58-0
         M Siriwardana         4(8b)
         Dinesh Chandimal     27(24b 4X4)

37.1  Vettori to Chandimal, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.2  Vettori to Chandimal, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.3  Vettori to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
37.4  Vettori to Chandimal, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Chandimal
37.5  Vettori to Chandimal, one run, The misfield by Munro allows yet another run
37.6  Vettori to Siriw'dana, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           195/5
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Daniel Vettori       5.0-0-16-1
         Dinesh Chandimal     32(29b 5X4)
         M Siriwardana         5(9b)

38.1  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Anderson to Siriw'dana, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
38.3  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
38.4  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Anderson to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and M Siriwardana

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA           197/5
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Corey Anderson       8.0-0-30-0
         M Siriwardana         6(11b)
         Dinesh Chandimal     33(33b 5X4)

39.1  Boult to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and M Siriwardana
39.2  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
39.4  Boult to Siriw'dana, no ball, legbye, Left alone by M Siriwardana
39.4  Boult to Siriw'dana, legbye, Left alone by M Siriwardana
39.5  Boult to Chandimal, three runs, Great work by McCle'ghan saved a certain boundary
39.6  Boult to Siriw'dana, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           205/5
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-27-0
         M Siriwardana         8(15b)
         Dinesh Chandimal     37(35b 5X4)

40.1  Vettori to Chandimal, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Brendon McCullum

         Dinesh Chandimal       37 (36b 5X4)
         c. McCullum    b. Vettori

40.2  Vettori to Perera, no run, Left alone by Thisara Perera
40.3  Vettori to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Vettori to Perera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.5  Vettori to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
40.6  Vettori to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Thisara Perera

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         SRI LANKA           205/6
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Daniel Vettori       6.0-0-16-2
         Thisara Perera        0(5b)
         M Siriwardana         8(15b)

41.1  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, M Siriwardana was completely deceived
41.2  Santner to Siriw'dana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Santner to Siriw'dana, one run, That is very well run by Thisara Perera
41.4  Santner to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Thisara Perera
41.5  Santner to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
41.6  Santner to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           206/6
         (R/R:  4.90)
         Mitchell Santner     8.0-0-59-0
         Thisara Perera        0(8b)
         M Siriwardana         9(18b)

42.1  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult   
42.3  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
42.4  Boult to Siriw'dana, one run, One more to the total
42.5  Boult to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
42.6  Boult to Perera, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           207/6
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-28-0
         Thisara Perera        0(10b)
         M Siriwardana        10(22b)

43.1  Vettori to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
43.2  Vettori to Siriw'dana, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
43.3  Vettori to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Thisara Perera
43.4  Vettori to Perera, one run, One more to the total
43.5  Vettori to Siriw'dana, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Vettori to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           210/6
         (R/R:  4.77)
         Daniel Vettori       7.0-1-19-2
         Thisara Perera        1(13b)
         M Siriwardana        12(25b)

44.1  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no ball, no run, Left alone by M Siriwardana
44.1  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, Left alone by M Siriwardana
44.2  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
44.3  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
44.5  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
44.6  Anderson to Siriw'dana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           211/6
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Corey Anderson       9.0-0-31-0
         M Siriwardana        12(31b)
         Thisara Perera        1(13b)

45.1  Boult to Perera, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.2  Boult to Siriw'dana, two runs,
45.3  Boult to Siriw'dana, one run, That is very well run by Thisara Perera
45.4  Boult to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
45.5  Boult to Perera, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.6  Boult to Perera, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum

         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         SRI LANKA           225/6
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-42-0
         Thisara Perera       12(17b 1X4 1X6)
         M Siriwardana        15(33b)

46.1  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
46.2  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, Left alone by M Siriwardana
46.3  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.4  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum
46.5  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana
46.6  McCle'ghan to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         SRI LANKA           225/6
         (R/R:  4.79)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 7.0-1-27-2
         M Siriwardana        15(39b)
         Thisara Perera       12(17b 1X4 1X6)

47.1  Anderson to Perera, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
47.2  Anderson to Siriw'dana, legbye, Left alone by M Siriwardana
47.3  Anderson to Perera, one run, That is very well run by M Siriwardana
47.4  Anderson to Siriw'dana, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.5  Anderson to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.6  Anderson to Perera, one run, That is very well run by M Siriwardana
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Corey Anderson

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           230/6
         (R/R:  4.79)
         Corey Anderson       10.0-0-35-0
         M Siriwardana        16(41b)
         Thisara Perera       15(21b 1X4 1X6)

48.1  Boult to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Boult to Perera, no run, Left alone by Thisara Perera
48.3  Boult to Perera, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Thisara Perera
48.4  Boult to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Thisara Perera
48.5  Boult to Perera, three runs, Great work by Southee saved a certain boundary
48.6  Boult to Siriw'dana, no run, Defensively played by M Siriwardana

         End of over 49  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           237/6
         (R/R:  4.84)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-49-0
         M Siriwardana        16(42b)
         Thisara Perera       22(26b 2X4 1X6)

49.1  McCle'ghan to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan
49.2  McCle'ghan to Perera, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Thisara Perera
49.3  McCle'ghan to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera was completely deceived
49.4  McCle'ghan to Perera, OUT, Kane Williamson takes an easy catch to dismiss Thisara Perera

         Thisara Perera         26 (30b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Williamson  b. McCle'ghan

49.5  McCle'ghan to Herath, no run, Left alone by Rangana Herath
49.6  McCle'ghan to Herath, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 50  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           242/7
         (R/R:  4.84)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 8.0-2-32-3
         M Siriwardana        16(42b)
         Rangana Herath        1(2b)

It wasn't a bright day for Sri Lankan batsmen as they only managed to put 242 runs on the board in first innings. Dinesh Chandimal's useful batting down the order helped his side get some crucial runs before the innings ended.

Sri Lanka innings (50 overs maximum)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Upul Tharanga       c. Boult       b. Southee      28    38    2    1   73.7%
TM Dilshan          c. Anderson    b. McCle'ghan   10    18    0    0   55.6%
Kumar Sangakkara    c. Boult       b. McCle'ghan   60    73    6    0   82.2%
Angelo Mathews      c. McCullum    b. Vettori      29    37    2    1   78.4%
Mahela Jayawerdene  run out (Taylor)               21    26    4    0   80.8%
Dinesh Chandimal    c. McCullum    b. Vettori      37    36    5    0  102.8%
M Siriwardana       not out                        16    42    0    0   38.1%
Thisara Perera      c. Williamson  b. McCle'ghan   26    30    3    1   86.7%
Rangana Herath      not out                         1     2    0    0   50.0%
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Did not bat: L Malinga, D Prasad

Total:  242/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.84      Extras:  14
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New Zealand bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Trent Boult           7.0      0      49      0      7.00     0      2
Mitchell McClenaghan  8.0      2      32      3      4.00     0      1
Tim Southee          10.0      0      43      1      4.30     1      2
Corey Anderson       10.0      0      35      0      3.50     1      1
Mitchell Santner      8.0      0      59      0      7.38     0      0
Daniel Vettori        7.0      1      19      2      2.71     0      1
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EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0
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Sri Lanka partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
U Tharanga    T Dilshan    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         39 (52)
Sangakkara    T Dilshan    þþþþþþþ                                   17 (12)
Sangakkara    A Mathews    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                      46 (62)
Sangakkara    Jayaw'dene   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     49 (51)
Sangakkara    Chandimal    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (34)
Siriw'dana    Chandimal    þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (30)
Siriw'dana    T Perera     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           36 (57)
Siriw'dana    R Herath     þ                                          1 (2)
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     Fall of Wickets    39/1      56/2      102/3     151/4     184/5
                        205/6     241/7                           
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SECOND INNINGS:

New Zealand needed 243 runs to win

0.1  Malinga to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum
0.2  Malinga to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga 
0.3  Malinga to McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
0.4  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
0.5  Malinga to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
0.6  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND           5/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.86)
         Lasith Malinga       1.0-0-5-0
         Brendon McCullum      4(5b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        1(1b)

1.1  Perera to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.2  Perera to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum
1.3  Perera to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Perera to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
1.5  Perera to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Perera to McCullum, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.85)
         Thisara Perera       1.0-0-5-0
         Brendon McCullum      8(9b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill        2(3b)

2.1  Prasad to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum
2.2  Prasad to McCullum, OUT, Kumar Sangakkara takes an easy catch to dismiss Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum walked off after he was bowled by Dhammika Prasad for catch behind.
Brendon McCullum 8 (10b 2X4) c. Sangakkara b. Prasad | Fow - 1/11

2.3  Prasad to Taylor, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill
2.3  Prasad to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill
2.4  Prasad to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad 
2.5  Prasad to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
2.6  Prasad to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          13/1
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  4.89)
         Dhammika Prasad      1.0-0-3-1
         Martin Guptill        3(7b)
         Ross Taylor           1(1b)

3.1  Perera to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
3.2  Perera to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
3.3  Perera to Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
3.4  Perera to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
3.5  Perera to Taylor, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Perera to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          18/1
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  4.89)
         Thisara Perera       2.0-0-9-0
         Martin Guptill        3(8b)
         Ross Taylor           5(6b 1X4)

4.1  Malinga to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.2  Malinga to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
4.3  Malinga to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Malinga to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga 
4.5  Malinga to Taylor, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
4.5  Malinga to Taylor, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
4.6  Malinga to Taylor, one run, Dropped! Perera made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          22/1
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  4.91)
         Lasith Malinga       2.0-0-9-0
         Martin Guptill        3(8b)
         Ross Taylor           8(13b 1X4)

5.1  Prasad to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
5.2  Prasad to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
5.3  Prasad to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
5.4  Prasad to Taylor, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Taylor cant belive it

Dhammika Prasad enjoyed as he snatched another important wicket earlier in the second innings.
Ross Taylor 8 (17b 1X4) b. Prasad | Fow - 2/22

5.5  Prasad to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Prasad to Williamson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
5.6  Prasad to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 6  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          23/2
         (R/R:  3.83   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Dhammika Prasad      2.0-0-4-2
         Kane Williamson       0(3b)
         Martin Guptill        3(8b)

6.1  Mathews to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
6.2  Mathews to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Mathews to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill
6.4  Mathews to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
6.5  Mathews to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
6.6  Mathews to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          26/2
         (R/R:  3.71   R/R Req:  5.05)
         Angelo Mathews       1.0-0-3-0
         Kane Williamson       1(5b)
         Martin Guptill        5(12b)

7.1  Prasad to Guptill, two runs,
7.2  Prasad to Guptill, legbye, Left alone by Martin Guptill
7.3  Prasad to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
7.4  Prasad to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill
7.5  Prasad to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
7.6  Prasad to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad 

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          31/2
         (R/R:  3.88   R/R Req:  5.05)
         Dhammika Prasad      3.0-0-8-2
         Kane Williamson       2(8b)
         Martin Guptill        8(15b)

8.1  Malinga to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
8.2  Malinga to Williamson, legbye, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
8.3  Malinga to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Malinga to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga 
8.5  Malinga to Guptill, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
8.6  Malinga to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          38/2
         (R/R:  4.22   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Lasith Malinga       3.0-0-15-0
         Kane Williamson       2(9b)
         Martin Guptill       14(20b 1X4)

9.1  Mathews to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
9.2  Mathews to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
9.3  Mathews to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
9.4  Mathews to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
9.5  Mathews to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
9.6  Mathews to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          41/2
         (R/R:  4.10   R/R Req:  5.05)
         Angelo Mathews       2.0-0-6-0
         Kane Williamson       3(11b)
         Martin Guptill       16(24b 1X4)

10.1  Herath to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
10.2  Herath to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
10.3  Herath to Guptill, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.4  Herath to Guptill, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.5  Herath to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
10.6  Herath to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          42/2
         (R/R:  3.82   R/R Req:  5.15)
         Rangana Herath       1.0-0-1-0
         Kane Williamson       3(11b)
         Martin Guptill       17(30b 1X4)

11.1  Perera to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
11.2  Perera to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill
11.3  Perera to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
11.4  Perera to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.5  Perera to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
11.6  Perera to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          47/2
         (R/R:  3.92   R/R Req:  5.16)
         Thisara Perera       3.0-0-14-0
         Kane Williamson       4(14b)
         Martin Guptill       21(33b 1X4)

12.1  Mathews to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Angelo Mathews, deserving this punishment
12.2  Mathews to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
12.3  Mathews to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
12.4  Mathews to Williamson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
12.5  Mathews to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mathews 
12.6  Mathews to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          54/2
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  5.11)
         Angelo Mathews       3.0-0-13-0
         Kane Williamson       6(18b)
         Martin Guptill       26(35b 2X4)

13.1  Siriw'dana to Guptill, no run, M Siriwardana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.2  Siriw'dana to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
13.3  Siriw'dana to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
13.4  Siriw'dana to Guptill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
13.5  Siriw'dana to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
13.6  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          61/2
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  5.06)
         M Siriwardana        1.0-0-7-0
         Kane Williamson       6(19b)
         Martin Guptill       33(40b 3X4)

14.1  Prasad to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
14.2  Prasad to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.3  Prasad to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Prasad to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
14.5  Prasad to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
14.6  Prasad to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          67/2
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  5.03)
         Dhammika Prasad      4.0-0-14-2
         Martin Guptill       35(44b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      10(21b)

15.1  Mathews to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
15.2  Mathews to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.3  Mathews to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.4  Mathews to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill
15.5  Mathews to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
15.6  Mathews to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mathews 

         End of over 16  (10 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          77/2
         (R/R:  4.81   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Angelo Mathews       4.0-0-23-0
         Kane Williamson      18(25b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       37(46b 3X4)

16.1  Prasad to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
16.2  Prasad to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
16.3  Prasad to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
16.4  Prasad to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhammika Prasad, deserving this punishment
16.5  Prasad to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
16.6  Prasad to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad 

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          85/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.79)
         Dhammika Prasad      5.0-0-22-2
         Martin Guptill       45(52b 5X4)
         Kane Williamson      18(25b 1X4)

Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson batted steadily to recover earlier damage.

17.1  Siriw'dana to Williamson, legbye, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
17.2  Siriw'dana to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
17.3  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
17.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no ball, legbye, Left alone by Kane Williamson
17.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, legbye, Left alone by Kane Williamson
17.5  Siriw'dana to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
17.6  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          90/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.78)
         M Siriwardana        2.0-0-10-0
         Kane Williamson      18(29b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       47(54b 5X4)

18.1  Malinga to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
      The crowd cheers for Martin Guptill's fifty
18.2  Malinga to Guptill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

Martin Guptill hit a four and a six on two consecutive deliveries in Malinga's new spell and also completed half century.

18.3  Malinga to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson
18.4  Malinga to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
18.5  Malinga to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.6  Malinga to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 19  (15 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         105/2
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Lasith Malinga       4.0-0-30-0
         Kane Williamson      22(32b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       58(57b 6X4 1X6)

19.1  Herath to Guptill, no ball, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.1  Herath to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.2  Herath to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
19.3  Herath to Guptill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
19.4  Herath to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Herath to Guptill, FOUR, Rangana Herath cant belive it
19.6  Herath to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         114/2
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Rangana Herath       2.0-0-10-0
         Martin Guptill       66(63b 7X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      22(32b 2X4)

20.1  Perera to Williamson, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.2  Perera to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
20.3  Perera to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Perera to Williamson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
20.5  Perera to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Perera to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         122/2
         (R/R:  5.81   R/R Req:  4.17)
         Thisara Perera       4.0-0-21-0
         Kane Williamson      28(37b 2X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       67(64b 7X4 1X6)

21.1  Herath to Guptill, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.2  Herath to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Herath to Guptill, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

Rangana Herath won an LBW challenge against Martin Guptill to send him back to the pavilion.
Martin Guptill 67 (67b 7X4 1X6) lbw b. Herath | Fow - 3/122

21.4  Herath to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
21.5  Herath to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Herath allows yet another run
21.6  Herath to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         124/3
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  4.25)
         Rangana Herath       3.0-0-12-1
         Corey Anderson        1(2b)
         Kane Williamson      29(38b 2X4 1X6)

22.1  Siriw'dana to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
22.2  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
22.3  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.6  Siriw'dana to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         126/3
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  4.33)
         M Siriwardana        3.0-0-12-0
         Kane Williamson      30(39b 2X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        2(7b)

23.1  Herath to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Herath to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.3  Herath to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson
23.4  Herath to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
23.5  Herath to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  Herath to Anderson, legbye, Corey Anderson was completely deceived

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         127/3
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  4.46)
         Rangana Herath       4.0-0-12-1
         Kane Williamson      30(39b 2X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        2(13b)

24.1  Siriw'dana to Anderson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.2  Siriw'dana to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Siriw'dana to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on M Siriwardana, giving that a wide
24.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.5  Siriw'dana to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson
24.6  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, M Siriwardana is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         134/3
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  4.36)
         M Siriwardana        4.0-0-18-0
         Corey Anderson        3(16b)
         Kane Williamson      34(43b 2X4 1X6)

25.1  Malinga to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
25.2  Malinga to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
25.3  Malinga to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
25.4  Malinga to Anderson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
25.5  Malinga to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run
25.6  Malinga to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga  

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         142/3
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  4.21)
         Lasith Malinga       5.0-0-38-0
         Kane Williamson      37(47b 2X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        8(18b 1X4)

26.1  Herath to Anderson, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.2  Herath to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Chandimal allows yet another run
26.3  Herath to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Herath to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Herath to Williamson, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.6  Herath to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         144/3
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Rangana Herath       5.0-0-14-1
         Corey Anderson        9(20b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson      38(51b 2X4 1X6)

27.1  Prasad to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson
27.2  Prasad to Anderson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Corey Anderson
27.3  Prasad to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
27.4  Prasad to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
27.5  Prasad to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
27.6  Prasad to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson

         End of over 28  (11 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         155/3
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Dhammika Prasad      6.0-0-33-2
         Corey Anderson       14(22b 2X4)
         Kane Williamson      44(55b 3X4 1X6)

28.1  Perera to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Perera to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
28.3  Perera to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
28.4  Perera to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson
28.5  Perera to Anderson, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
28.5  Perera to Anderson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
28.6  Perera to Anderson, FOUR, Thisara Perera cant belive it

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         161/3
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  3.90)
         Thisara Perera       5.0-0-27-0
         Corey Anderson       18(24b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      45(59b 3X4 1X6)

29.1  Mathews to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
29.2  Mathews to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      Thats another fifty for Kane Williamson

After Guptill's fall, Kane Williamson continued to resist stronger whilst mounting towards the target. He completed his half century off 61 balls.

29.3  Mathews to Anderson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.4  Mathews to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
29.5  Mathews to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson
29.6  Mathews to Anderson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 30  (9 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         170/3
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  3.65)
         Angelo Mathews       5.0-0-32-0
         Corey Anderson       20(28b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      52(61b 4X4 1X6)

30.1  Malinga to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
30.2  Malinga to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
30.3  Malinga to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga 
30.4  Malinga to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson
30.5  Malinga to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  Malinga to Anderson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 31  (11 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         181/3
         (R/R:  5.84   R/R Req:  3.26)
         Lasith Malinga       6.0-0-49-0
         Corey Anderson       26(30b 3X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      57(65b 5X4 1X6)

31.1  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
31.3  Siriw'dana to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
31.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson
31.5  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, M Siriwardana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.6  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         186/3
         (R/R:  5.81   R/R Req:  3.17)
         M Siriwardana        5.0-0-23-0
         Corey Anderson       26(32b 3X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      62(69b 6X4 1X6)

32.1  Prasad to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Prasad to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.3  Prasad to Williamson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad 
32.4  Prasad to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
32.5  Prasad to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
32.6  Prasad to Anderson, three runs, Great work by Perera saved a certain boundary

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         192/3
         (R/R:  5.82   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Dhammika Prasad      7.0-0-38-2
         Kane Williamson      63(71b 6X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson       30(36b 3X4 1X6)

33.1  Perera to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
33.2  Perera to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived
33.3  Perera to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
33.4  Perera to Anderson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Corey Anderson
33.5  Perera to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.6  Perera to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         197/3
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  2.88)
         Thisara Perera       6.0-0-32-0
         Kane Williamson      63(71b 6X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson       35(42b 4X4 1X6)

34.1  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
34.2  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, M Siriwardana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.3  Siriw'dana to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
34.4  Siriw'dana to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
34.5  Siriw'dana to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson
34.6  Siriw'dana to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         199/3
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  2.93)
         M Siriwardana        6.0-0-25-0
         Corey Anderson       36(46b 4X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      64(73b 6X4 1X6)

35.1  Malinga to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.2  Malinga to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson
35.3  Malinga to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

35.4 Malinga to Anderson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Corey Anderson
35.5 Malinga to Anderson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Corey Anderson smashed Lasith Malinga for two big hits over the rope.

35.6 Malinga to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 36  (13 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         212/3
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  2.21)
         Lasith Malinga       7.0-0-62-0
         Corey Anderson       48(51b 4X4 3X6)
         Kane Williamson      65(74b 6X4 1X6)

36.1  Perera to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Perera to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Perera to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson
36.4  Perera to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Perera to Anderson, one run, Great cooperation between Corey Anderson and Kane Williamson
36.6  Perera to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 37  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         214/3
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  2.23)
         Thisara Perera       7.0-0-34-0
         Kane Williamson      66(78b 6X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson       49(53b 4X4 3X6)

37.1  Prasad to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
      The crowd cheers for Corey Anderson's fifty
37.2  Prasad to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
37.3  Prasad to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Prasad to Williamson, OUT, M Siriwardana takes an easy catch to dismiss Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson departed as soon as Corey Anderson reached individual fifty runs and ahead of the win.
Kane Williamson 67 (80b 6X4 1X6) c. Siriw'dana b. Prasad Fow - 4/217

37.5  Prasad to Munro, no ball, no run, Left alone by Colin Munro
37.5  Prasad to Munro, no run, Left alone by Colin Munro
37.6  Prasad to Munro, no run, Colin Munro missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         218/4
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  2.08)
         Dhammika Prasad      8.0-0-42-3
         Colin Munro           0(2b)
         Corey Anderson       51(55b 4X4 3X6)

38.1  Siriw'dana to Anderson, OUT, Dhammika Prasad takes an easy catch to dismiss Corey Anderson

         Corey Anderson         51 (56b 4X4 3X6)
         c. Prasad      b. Siriw'dana

38.2  Siriw'dana to Santner, one run, Great cooperation between Mitchell Santner and Colin Munro 
38.3  Siriw'dana to Munro, one run, That is very well run by Mitchell Santner
38.4  Siriw'dana to Santner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Siriw'dana to Santner, no run, M Siriwardana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
38.6  Siriw'dana to Santner, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Mitchell Santner       1 (4b)
         lbw            b. Siriw'dana

Milinda Siriwardana struck twice in an over to dismiss Corey Anderson and Mitchell Santner when kiwi's victory was just a few meters away.

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         220/6
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  2.09)
         M Siriwardana        7.0-0-27-2
         Daniel Vettori        0(0b)
         Colin Munro           1(3b)

39.1  Malinga to Munro, no run, Colin Munro was completely deceived
39.2  Malinga to Munro, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga 
39.3  Malinga to Munro, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori
39.4  Malinga to Vettori, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.5  Malinga to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
39.6  Malinga to Vettori, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         222/6
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  2.10)
         Lasith Malinga       8.0-0-64-0
         Colin Munro           2(6b)
         Daniel Vettori        1(3b)

40.1  Perera to Vettori, legbye, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
40.2  Perera to Munro, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori
40.3  Perera to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
40.4  Perera to Vettori, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.5  Perera to Munro, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera 
40.6  Perera to Munro, no run, Colin Munro was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         225/6
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Thisara Perera       8.0-0-36-0
         Colin Munro           3(9b)
         Daniel Vettori        2(6b)

41.1  Herath to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
41.2  Herath to Vettori, one run, That is very well run by Colin Munro 
41.3  Herath to Munro, no ball, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
41.3  Herath to Munro, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
41.4  Herath to Munro, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Herath to Vettori, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.6  Herath to Munro, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         231/6
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  1.50)
         Rangana Herath       6.0-0-20-1
         Colin Munro           6(12b)
         Daniel Vettori        4(9b)

42.1  Perera to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Perera to Vettori, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Perera to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
42.4  Perera to Vettori, two runs,
42.5  Perera to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived
42.6  Perera to Vettori, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         233/6
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  1.43)
         Thisara Perera       9.0-0-38-0
         Daniel Vettori        6(15b)
         Colin Munro           6(12b)

43.1  Siriw'dana to Munro, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2  Siriw'dana to Munro, no run, Colin Munro missed that one by a mile
43.3  Siriw'dana to Munro, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Siriw'dana to Munro, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Siriw'dana to Munro, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.6  Siriw'dana to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         236/6
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  1.17)
         M Siriwardana        8.0-0-30-2
         Daniel Vettori        6(16b)
         Colin Munro           9(17b)

44.1  Perera to Munro, no run, Left alone by Colin Munro
44.2  Perera to Munro, one run, Great cooperation between Colin Munro and Daniel Vettori
44.3  Perera to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
44.4  Perera to Vettori, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Vettori and Colin Munro 
44.5  Perera to Munro, OUT, Mahela Jayawerdene takes an easy catch to dismiss Colin Munro

         Colin Munro            10 (20b)
         c. Jayaw'dene  b. Perera

44.6  Perera to McCle'ghan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         238/7
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  1.00)
         Thisara Perera       10.0-0-40-1
         Mitchell McClenaghan  0(1b)
         Daniel Vettori        7(18b)

45.1  Malinga to Vettori, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
45.2  Malinga to Vettori, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Daniel Vettori         7 (20b)
         lbw            b. Malinga

Sri Lankans picked couple of quick wickets in the late, but the game was slipped off their fist already.

45.3  Malinga to Southee, one run, Great cooperation between Tim Southee and Mitchell McClenaghan
45.4  Malinga to McCle'ghan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment

         End of innings (45.4 overs)
         NEW ZEALAND         243/8 (RR:  5.41)
         Lasith Malinga        8.4-0-69-1
         Mitchell McClenaghan  4(2b 1X4)
         Tim Southee           1(1b)

That's the end of the match. The tournament got its second finalist, New Zealand, who will face Australia in the final.

New Zealand innings (50 overs maximum)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      lbw            b. Herath       67    67    7    1  100.0%
Brendon McCullum    c. Sangakkara  b. Prasad        8    10    2    0   80.0%
Ross Taylor                        b. Prasad        8    17    1    0   47.1%
Kane Williamson     c. Siriw'dana  b. Prasad       67    80    6    1   83.8%
Corey Anderson      c. Prasad      b. Siriw'dana   51    56    4    3   91.1%
Colin Munro         c. Jayaw'dene  b. Perera       10    20    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Santner    lbw            b. Siriw'dana    1     4    0    0   25.0%
Daniel Vettori      lbw            b. Malinga       7    20    0    0   35.0%
Mitchell McClenaghannot out                         4     2    1    0  200.0%
Tim Southee         not out                         1     1    0    0  100.0%
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Did not bat: T Boult

Total:  243/8       Overs:  45.4          Run Rate:  5.32      Extras:  19
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Sri Lanka bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lasith Malinga        8.4      0      69      1      7.96     1      0
Thisara Perera       10.0      0      40      1      4.00     0      1
Dhammika Prasad       8.0      0      42      3      5.25     1      2
Angelo Mathews        5.0      0      32      0      6.40     0      0
Rangana Herath        6.0      0      20      1      3.33     0      2
M Siriwardana         8.0      0      30      2      3.75     1      1
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EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0
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New Zealand partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     B McCullum   þþþ                                       11 (14)
M Guptill     R Taylor     þþþ                                       11 (20)
M Guptill     Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      100 (95)
C Anderson    Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         95 (97)
C Anderson    C Munro      þ                                          1 (3)
M Santner     C Munro      þ                                          2 (5)
D Vettori     C Munro      þþþþþþ                                    18 (35)
D Vettori     McCle'ghan                                              0 (3)
T Southee     McCle'ghan   þ                                          5 (2)
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     Fall of Wickets    11/1      22/2      122/3     217/4     218/5
                        220/6     238/7     238/8                 
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Martin Guptill received man of the match award for his important match winning batting effort that helped his side go through the final of the tournament.
Runs 67 | Balls 67 | Fours 7 | Six 1 | Strike rate 100

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Toss - New Zealand, who chose bowl

Result - New Zealand won by 2 wickets 26 balls left

Player of the match - Martin Guptill (New Zealand)

Tournament - New Zealand advanced

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