Story [C2004] New Zealand in the ICC Southern Hemisphere Cup

[kookaburra69]

1.Vincent
2.Astle
3.Fleming
4.Styris
5.McCullum
6.Cairns
7.Oram
8.Vettori
9.Franklin
10.Bond
11.Mills

 

[Xuzuno]

The New Zealand starting XI has been named for the match against South Africa which should be starting tomorrow.

L.Vincent
N.Astle
S.Fleming (c)
S.Styris
B.McCullum
C.Cairns
J.Oram
D.Vettori
J.Franklin
S.Bond
K.Mills

 

[kookaburra69]

That looks a mighty fine line-up there mate

 

[gamerkid22]

Both the teams are strong. This will be a close contest according to me . Nice presentation mate .

 

[Xuzuno]

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it .

 

[Xuzuno]

Matches will now be played every second day, so because there was a match yesterday, the match between South Africa and New Zealand will be played tomorrow. Teams will get an off day because of the tough schedule .

Predicta Competiton

Guess the following questions for the New Zealand vs South Africa match ahead and earn yourself a point for each question correctly answered. The winner will be announced at the end of the tournament.

Team who wins:
Player with highest batting score:
Player with most wickets:
Score over 300?:
Five wicket bag?:

 

[kookaburra69]

Team who wins: New Zealand
Player with highest batting score: Fleming
Player with most wickets: bond
Score over 300?: yes
Five wicket bag?: no

 

[Xuzuno]

The match between New Zealand and South Africa has started! South Africa has won the toss and elected to bat first. An interesting decision as the pitch suits seam bowlers. We'll have to wait and see if it pays off.

Toss decision:

Batsmen coming out:

Shane Bond ready to bowl the first ball of the match:

There will be regular updates throughout the match.

 

[gamerkid22]

Team who wins: NewZealand
Player with highest batting score: Styris
Player with most wickets: Bond
Score over 300?: No
Five wicket bag?: No

 

[kookaburra69]

Looking foward to the first update,great pres so far mate

 

[Griffo]

Team who wins: NewZealand
Player with highest batting score: Fleming
Player with most wickets: Vettori
Score over 300?: No
Five wicket bag?: Yes

 

[Xuzuno]

After 5 overs South Africa are 26/0 with a Run Rate of 5.2. Smith is on 20 and De Villiers is on 6. Screenshots will come at the 10 over stage.

 

[Griffo]

Saffers doing well to not lose their wicket to Bond early and are going at a good run rate

 

[Xuzuno]

Bond has got the breakthrough. Graeme Smith was bowled for 22 off 27 balls. After 6.5 overs, South Africa are now 36/1. The next batsmen in is J.Kallis.

Smith was scoring at a good rate:

Before getting bowled:

Smith marching off:

 

[kookaburra69]

Good start for New Zealand
Smith is one of the key wickets.