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:aus: :bat::local: Michael Clarke
:ind: :bat::os: Virat Kohli
:pak: :ar::os: Mohammad Hafeez
:aus: :ar::local: Shane Watson
:ind: :wk::os: MS Dhoni
:aus: :wk::local: Tim Paine
:aus: :bwl::local: Brett Lee
:aus: :bwl::local: Clint McKay

S3 winners still with Sydney

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@Klopp @Gaurav :)

@Andrin Issac @Sami Kumar :)
 
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Elite League: Australia Season VI
Final

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at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Toss: Queensland Firebirds won the toss and chose to bat


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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS innings

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0.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, wide, Brett Lee bowling a very wayward one
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
0.3  Lee to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
0.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Brett Lee            1.0-0-3-0
         Cameron Bancroft      1(5b)
         Michael Klinger       1(2b)

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1.1  Boult to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft   
1.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger     
1.3  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult         
1.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Klinger
1.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
1.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)
         Michael Klinger       7(6b 1X4)   

2.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
2.3  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Clint McKay, deserving this punishment
2.4  McKay to Klinger, wide, Clint McKay bowling a very wayward one
2.4  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
2.6  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 19/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Clint McKay          1.0-0-9-0
         Michael Klinger      15(13b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)   

3.1  Boult to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
3.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
3.3  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
3.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
3.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-11-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      16(14b 3X4)   

4.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
4.2  McKay to Klinger, two runs,
4.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
4.4  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
4.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
4.6  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Clint McKay          2.0-0-12-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      19(20b 3X4)   

5.1  Lee to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Lee to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee           
5.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Lee to Klinger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.6  Lee to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 28/0
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Brett Lee            2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      20(24b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      6(14b)   

6.1  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
6.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
6.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger     

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-19-0
         Michael Klinger      26(27b 4X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      8(17b)   

7.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
7.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger     
7.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
7.4  McKay to Klinger, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Michael Klinger
7.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft   
7.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Clint McKay          3.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(20b)
         Michael Klinger      33(30b 4X4 1X6)   

8.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile     
8.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
8.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
8.5  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
8.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(21b)
         Michael Klinger      40(35b 4X4 2X6)


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Michael Klinger cashed in on some wayward bowling from Sydney's bowlers during the first ten.


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9.1  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult         
9.2  Boult to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
9.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
9.5  Boult to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(22b)
         Michael Klinger      41(40b 4X4 2X6)   

10.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
10.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
10.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger     
10.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Clint McKay cant belive it

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 61/0
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Clint McKay          4.0-0-26-0
         Michael Klinger      46(44b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     10(24b)   

11.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger     
11.2  Richardson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
11.3  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger     
11.5  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger     

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Kane Richardson      1.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      48(47b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     13(27b)   

12.1  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cameron Bancroft
12.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3  Lee to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Michael Klinger's fifty
12.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
12.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
12.6  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 13  (16 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 82/0
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Brett Lee            3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      53(49b 6X4 2X6)


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Klinger then brought up his fifty off 48 deliveries. Cameron Bancroft at the other end finally got going with a boundary off the veteran Brett Lee. One ball later, he was dropped at third man by Trent Boult. To add insult to injury, he smashed the last ball of the over for six.


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13.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
13.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
13.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 88/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  2.0-0-13-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(34b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      58(53b 7X4 2X6)   

14.1  Watson to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
14.2  Watson to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
14.3  Watson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Lee allows yet another run
14.4  Watson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
14.5  Watson to Klinger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Watson to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Richardson made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 94/0
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Michael Klinger      62(56b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     26(37b 1X4 1X6)   

15.1  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
15.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 96/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     27(42b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      62(57b 7X4 2X6)   

16.1  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
16.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger     
16.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
16.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 99/0
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Clint McKay          5.0-0-29-0
         Cameron Bancroft     28(46b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      64(59b 7X4 2X6)   

17.1  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft   
17.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
17.3  Richardson to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson     
17.6  Richardson to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS110/0
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Kane Richardson      2.0-0-16-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      66(61b 7X4 2X6)   

18.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
18.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
18.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft   
18.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile     
18.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
18.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  3.0-0-14-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(53b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      67(64b 7X4 2X6)   

19.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
19.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
19.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
19.4  McKay to Bancroft, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Cameron Bancroft
19.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
19.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS119/0
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Clint McKay          6.0-0-37-0
         Michael Klinger      68(66b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     44(57b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft continued to make the Roosters pay for his reprieve as the two openers put up 100 on board for the first wicket. A very good start indeed.


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20.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
20.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile     
20.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft   
20.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Coult'Nile to Klinger, OUT, Shane Watson takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Klinger

         Michael Klinger        69 (70b 7X4 2X6)
         c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile


         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS122/1
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  4.0-0-16-1
         Moises Henriques      0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     45(59b 1X4 3X6)


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Queensland finally lost their first wicket in the 21st over with Klinger top-edging Coulter-Nile into Shane Watson's safe pair of hands.


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21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques   
21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques   
21.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
21.3  Richardson to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft   
21.4  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson     
21.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques   
21.6  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Kane Richardson      3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     47(62b 1X4 3X6)
         Moises Henriques      2(3b)   

22.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.3  Boult to Henriques, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Trent Boult, giving that a wide
22.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.4  Boult to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft   
22.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult         
22.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques   

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS130/1
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      3(8b)
         Cameron Bancroft     48(64b 1X4 3X6)   

23.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, two runs,
      Thats another fifty for Cameron Bancroft   
23.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
23.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
23.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS133/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  5.0-0-18-1
         Moises Henriques      3(9b)
         Cameron Bancroft     50(69b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft also had fifty to his name. His was slightly more studious than Klinger's, coming off 65 balls.


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24.1  Lee to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
24.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
24.4  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
24.6  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Brett Lee            4.0-0-26-0
         Moises Henriques      4(12b)
         Cameron Bancroft     54(72b 1X4 3X6)   

25.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
25.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
25.3  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Boult to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques

         End of over 26  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS149/1
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-35-0
         Moises Henriques      7(15b)
         Cameron Bancroft     62(75b 1X4 4X6)   

26.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
26.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
26.3  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
26.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
26.5  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS150/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Clint McKay          7.0-0-38-0
         Moises Henriques      7(18b)
         Cameron Bancroft     63(78b 1X4 4X6)   

27.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques missed that one by a mile
27.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
27.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
27.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson     
27.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS153/1
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Kane Richardson      4.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      8(21b)
         Cameron Bancroft     65(81b 1X4 4X6)   

28.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
28.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  McKay to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
28.5  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
28.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS156/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Clint McKay          8.0-0-41-0
         Moises Henriques      9(24b)
         Cameron Bancroft     67(84b 1X4 4X6)   

29.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
29.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
29.3  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile     
29.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS158/1
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  6.0-0-20-1
         Cameron Bancroft     68(86b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(28b)   

30.1  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  McKay to Henriques, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
30.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS159/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Clint McKay          9.0-0-41-0
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(33b)


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The runs had come to a halt for the next few overs with Moises Henriques taking his time to settle. He'll need to get on with it sooner rather than later.


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31.1  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moises Henriques
31.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
31.4  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
31.5  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
31.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS163/1
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-39-0
         Moises Henriques     14(39b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)   

32.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
32.2  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
32.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS166/1
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Kane Richardson      5.0-0-27-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     70(90b 1X4 4X6)   

33.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
33.4  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay         
33.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
33.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques   
      The end to a good spell from Clint McKay

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS167/1
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Clint McKay          10.0-0-42-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     71(96b 1X4 4X6)   

34.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! McKay made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.5  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.6  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS171/1
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Brett Lee            5.0-0-30-0
         Moises Henriques     16(46b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     73(98b 1X4 4X6)


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Luck continued to elude Brett Lee playing the final match of his ELA career as another chance went down off his bowling. It was Bancroft once again who was reprieved.


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35.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques   
35.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
35.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Boult to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
35.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS177/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-45-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(101b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     21(49b 1X4)   

36.1  Lee to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
36.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee           
36.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
36.5  Lee to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
36.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS178/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Brett Lee            6.0-0-31-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(102b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     22(54b 1X4)   

37.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
37.2  Boult to Henriques, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
37.5  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
      Trent Boultends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS185/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Trent Boult          10.0-0-51-0
         Cameron Bancroft     75(104b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     27(58b 2X4)   

38.1  Coult'Nile to Henriques, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
38.2  Coult'Nile to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
38.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques   

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS193/1
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  7.0-0-28-1
         Moises Henriques     34(60b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     76(108b 1X4 4X6)   

39.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
39.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
39.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques   
39.5  Lee to Henriques, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.5  Lee to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brett Lee, deserving this punishment
39.6  Lee to Henriques, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root

         Moises Henriques       39 (64b 4X4)
         c. Root        b. Lee


         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS201/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Brett Lee            7.0-0-39-1
         Adam Voges            0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     78(111b 1X4 4X6)


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That finally changed in the 40th over when he dismissed Henriques, who was starting to find the middle. Next in was the Queensland skipper Adam Voges, a man sitting second on top of the run charts for this season with 475 runs at 52.78.


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40.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           
40.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Kane Richardson cant belive it
40.4  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Cameron Bancroft is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges         
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges         
40.6  Richardson to Voges, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS212/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Kane Richardson      6.0-0-38-0
         Cameron Bancroft     87(116b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            1(1b)   

41.1  Lee to Voges, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Voges
41.2  Lee to Voges, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
41.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Lee to Voges, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Lee to Voges, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
41.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni           

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS220/2
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Brett Lee            8.0-0-47-1
         Cameron Bancroft     88(119b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            7(5b 1X4)   

42.1  Coult'Nile to Voges, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
42.2  Coult'Nile to Voges, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Adam Voges             11 (7b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Coult'Nile

42.3  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
42.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Ross Taylor         
42.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft   
42.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS230/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  8.0-0-38-2
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Cameron Bancroft     92(121b 3X4 4X6)


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Voges could add only 11 to his tally today. He was understandably looking for quick runs at this stage and missed a straight one from Coulter-Nile that would have gone on to hit the stumps.


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43.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Lee to Bancroft, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Cameron Bancroft has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
43.5  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS244/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Brett Lee            9.0-0-61-1
         Cameron Bancroft    106(127b 3X4 6X6)
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)


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Bancroft then took Lee to the cleaners in the 44th over with consecutive sixes to bring up his century in style. It was his first century in the ELA and that too in his debut season. The future of Australian batsmanship looks to be in safe hands.


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44.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.2  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
44.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
44.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS248/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  9.0-0-42-2
         Ross Taylor           3(5b)
         Cameron Bancroft    109(130b 3X4 6X6)   

45.1  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.3  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.4  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
45.5  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cameron Bancroft
45.6  Lee to Bancroft, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lee. Bancroft didnt have a clue

         Cameron Bancroft       120 (135b 4X4 7X6)
         b. Lee

      Brett Lee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS262/4
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Brett Lee            10.0-0-75-2
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Ross Taylor           4(6b)


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Lee finally had his revenge by bowling Bancroft off the very last ball of his ELA career. The latter walked off to the crowd's applause with 120 to his name, after having hit 4 fours and as many as 7 sixes during his stay. Lee's final bowling figures read 10-0-75-2, still a poor return for one of the greatest fast bowlers of this generation despite that last bit of brilliance.


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46.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Coult'Nile to Hasan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile     
46.4  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
      The end to a good spell from Nathan Coulter-Nile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS265/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0-0-44-2
         Ross Taylor           5(10b)
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(3b)   

47.1  Watson to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.2  Watson to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3  Watson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
47.4  Watson to Hasan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shakib Al Hasan        1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.5  Watson to Christian, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.6  Watson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS273/5
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-1
         Daniel Christian      6(2b 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           6(12b)   

48.1  Richardson to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
48.2  Richardson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Richardson to Christian, legbye, Left alone by Daniel Christian
48.4  Richardson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Richardson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            7 (15b)
         b. Richardson

48.5  Richardson to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Richardson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS276/6
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kane Richardson      7.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Christian      6(4b 1X6)
         James Faulkner        1(1b)   

49.1  Watson to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

49.2  Watson to Johnson, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
49.3  Watson to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
49.4  Watson to Johnson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Watson to Christian, FOUR, Daniel Christian is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.6  Watson to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)


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Timely breakthroughs from Shane Watson and Kane Richardson eventually kept Queensland below a total of 300. Nonetheless, they finished with a very competitive 287 which is always difficult to chase under tense situations such as league finals.


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         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cameron Bancroft†                  b. Lee         120   135    4    7   88.9%
Michael Klinger     c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile   69    70    7    2   98.6%
Moises Henriques    c. Root        b. Lee          39    64    4    0   60.9%
Adam Voges*         lbw            b. Coult'Nile   11     7    2    0  157.1%
Ross Taylor                        b. Richardson    7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shakib Al Hasan     lbw            b. Watson        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Christian    not out                        10     6    1    1  166.7%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. Watson        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         7     3    1    0  233.3%
Dale Steyn                                       
James Anderson                                   

Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.74      Extras:  22   
 
                                     -X-


SYDNEY ROOSTERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Brett Lee            10.0      0      75      2      7.50     3      3
Trent Boult          10.0      0      51      0      5.10     1      0
Clint McKay          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     1      0
Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0      0      44      2      4.40     2      0
Kane Richardson       7.0      0      40      1      5.71     0      2
Shane Watson          3.0      0      25      2      8.33     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0


Total: 287/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.74      Extras: 22

                                     -X-


QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Bancroft    M Klinger    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      122 (126)
C Bancroft    Henriques    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    79 (114)
C Bancroft    A Voges      þþþþþþ                                    23 (14)
C Bancroft    R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþ                                38 (22)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þ                                          5 (10)
Christian     R Taylor     þþ                                         8 (6)
Christian     J Faulkner   þ                                          1 (3)
Christian     M Johnson    þþþ                                       11 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    122/1     201/2     224/3     262/4     267/5
                        275/6     276/7                                   


Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.74     Extras:  22   
 
                                     -X-


Sydney Roosters need 288 to win off 50 overs.


@Guesty98 @Sami Kumar @Simon @Umair2000
 
Poor Bowling .
 
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Brett Lee conceded far too many runs. Now, I have a bad feeling about this.
 
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Elite League: Australia Season VI
Final

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at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Toss: Queensland Firebirds won the toss and chose to bat


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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS innings

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0.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, wide, Brett Lee bowling a very wayward one
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
0.3  Lee to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
0.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Brett Lee            1.0-0-3-0
         Cameron Bancroft      1(5b)
         Michael Klinger       1(2b)

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1.1  Boult to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft 
1.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger   
1.3  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult       
1.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Klinger
1.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
1.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)
         Michael Klinger       7(6b 1X4) 

2.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
2.3  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Clint McKay, deserving this punishment
2.4  McKay to Klinger, wide, Clint McKay bowling a very wayward one
2.4  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
2.6  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 19/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Clint McKay          1.0-0-9-0
         Michael Klinger      15(13b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b) 

3.1  Boult to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
3.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
3.3  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
3.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
3.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-11-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      16(14b 3X4) 

4.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
4.2  McKay to Klinger, two runs,
4.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
4.4  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
4.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
4.6  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Clint McKay          2.0-0-12-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      19(20b 3X4) 

5.1  Lee to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Lee to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee         
5.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Lee to Klinger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.6  Lee to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 28/0
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Brett Lee            2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      20(24b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      6(14b) 

6.1  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
6.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
6.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger   

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-19-0
         Michael Klinger      26(27b 4X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      8(17b) 

7.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
7.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger   
7.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
7.4  McKay to Klinger, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Michael Klinger
7.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft 
7.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Clint McKay          3.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(20b)
         Michael Klinger      33(30b 4X4 1X6) 

8.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile   
8.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
8.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
8.5  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
8.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(21b)
         Michael Klinger      40(35b 4X4 2X6)


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Michael Klinger cashed in on some wayward bowling from Sydney's bowlers during the first ten.


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9.1  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult       
9.2  Boult to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
9.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
9.5  Boult to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(22b)
         Michael Klinger      41(40b 4X4 2X6) 

10.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
10.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
10.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger   
10.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Clint McKay cant belive it

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 61/0
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Clint McKay          4.0-0-26-0
         Michael Klinger      46(44b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     10(24b) 

11.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger   
11.2  Richardson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
11.3  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger   
11.5  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger   

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Kane Richardson      1.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      48(47b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     13(27b) 

12.1  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cameron Bancroft
12.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3  Lee to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Michael Klinger's fifty
12.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
12.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
12.6  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 13  (16 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 82/0
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Brett Lee            3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      53(49b 6X4 2X6)


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Klinger then brought up his fifty off 48 deliveries. Cameron Bancroft at the other end finally got going with a boundary off the veteran Brett Lee. One ball later, he was dropped at third man by Trent Boult. To add insult to injury, he smashed the last ball of the over for six.


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13.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
13.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
13.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 88/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  2.0-0-13-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(34b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      58(53b 7X4 2X6) 

14.1  Watson to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
14.2  Watson to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
14.3  Watson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Lee allows yet another run
14.4  Watson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
14.5  Watson to Klinger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Watson to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Richardson made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 94/0
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Michael Klinger      62(56b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     26(37b 1X4 1X6) 

15.1  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
15.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 96/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     27(42b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      62(57b 7X4 2X6) 

16.1  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
16.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger   
16.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
16.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 99/0
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Clint McKay          5.0-0-29-0
         Cameron Bancroft     28(46b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      64(59b 7X4 2X6) 

17.1  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft 
17.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
17.3  Richardson to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson   
17.6  Richardson to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS110/0
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Kane Richardson      2.0-0-16-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      66(61b 7X4 2X6) 

18.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
18.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
18.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft 
18.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile   
18.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
18.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  3.0-0-14-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(53b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      67(64b 7X4 2X6) 

19.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
19.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
19.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
19.4  McKay to Bancroft, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Cameron Bancroft
19.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
19.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS119/0
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Clint McKay          6.0-0-37-0
         Michael Klinger      68(66b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     44(57b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft continued to make the Roosters pay for his reprieve as the two openers put up 100 on board for the first wicket. A very good start indeed.


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20.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
20.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile   
20.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft 
20.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Coult'Nile to Klinger, OUT, Shane Watson takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Klinger

         Michael Klinger        69 (70b 7X4 2X6)
         c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile


         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS122/1
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  4.0-0-16-1
         Moises Henriques      0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     45(59b 1X4 3X6)


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Queensland finally lost their first wicket in the 21st over with Klinger top-edging Coulter-Nile into Shane Watson's safe pair of hands.


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21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques 
21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques 
21.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
21.3  Richardson to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft 
21.4  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson   
21.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques 
21.6  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Kane Richardson      3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     47(62b 1X4 3X6)
         Moises Henriques      2(3b) 

22.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.3  Boult to Henriques, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Trent Boult, giving that a wide
22.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.4  Boult to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft 
22.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult       
22.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques 

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS130/1
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      3(8b)
         Cameron Bancroft     48(64b 1X4 3X6) 

23.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, two runs,
      Thats another fifty for Cameron Bancroft 
23.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
23.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
23.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS133/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  5.0-0-18-1
         Moises Henriques      3(9b)
         Cameron Bancroft     50(69b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft also had fifty to his name. His was slightly more studious than Klinger's, coming off 65 balls.


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24.1  Lee to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
24.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
24.4  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
24.6  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Brett Lee            4.0-0-26-0
         Moises Henriques      4(12b)
         Cameron Bancroft     54(72b 1X4 3X6) 

25.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
25.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
25.3  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Boult to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques

         End of over 26  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS149/1
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-35-0
         Moises Henriques      7(15b)
         Cameron Bancroft     62(75b 1X4 4X6) 

26.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
26.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
26.3  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
26.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
26.5  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS150/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Clint McKay          7.0-0-38-0
         Moises Henriques      7(18b)
         Cameron Bancroft     63(78b 1X4 4X6) 

27.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques missed that one by a mile
27.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
27.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
27.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson   
27.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS153/1
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Kane Richardson      4.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      8(21b)
         Cameron Bancroft     65(81b 1X4 4X6) 

28.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
28.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  McKay to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
28.5  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
28.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS156/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Clint McKay          8.0-0-41-0
         Moises Henriques      9(24b)
         Cameron Bancroft     67(84b 1X4 4X6) 

29.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
29.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
29.3  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile   
29.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS158/1
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  6.0-0-20-1
         Cameron Bancroft     68(86b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(28b) 

30.1  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  McKay to Henriques, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
30.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS159/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Clint McKay          9.0-0-41-0
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(33b)


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The runs had come to a halt for the next few overs with Moises Henriques taking his time to settle. He'll need to get on with it sooner rather than later.


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31.1  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moises Henriques
31.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
31.4  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
31.5  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
31.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS163/1
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-39-0
         Moises Henriques     14(39b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6) 

32.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
32.2  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
32.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS166/1
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Kane Richardson      5.0-0-27-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     70(90b 1X4 4X6) 

33.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
33.4  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay       
33.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
33.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques 
      The end to a good spell from Clint McKay

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS167/1
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Clint McKay          10.0-0-42-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     71(96b 1X4 4X6) 

34.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! McKay made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.5  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.6  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS171/1
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Brett Lee            5.0-0-30-0
         Moises Henriques     16(46b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     73(98b 1X4 4X6)


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Luck continued to elude Brett Lee playing the final match of his ELA career as another chance went down off his bowling. It was Bancroft once again who was reprieved.


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35.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques 
35.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
35.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Boult to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
35.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS177/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-45-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(101b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     21(49b 1X4) 

36.1  Lee to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
36.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee         
36.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
36.5  Lee to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
36.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS178/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Brett Lee            6.0-0-31-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(102b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     22(54b 1X4) 

37.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
37.2  Boult to Henriques, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
37.5  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
      Trent Boultends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS185/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Trent Boult          10.0-0-51-0
         Cameron Bancroft     75(104b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     27(58b 2X4) 

38.1  Coult'Nile to Henriques, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
38.2  Coult'Nile to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
38.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques 

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS193/1
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  7.0-0-28-1
         Moises Henriques     34(60b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     76(108b 1X4 4X6) 

39.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
39.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
39.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques 
39.5  Lee to Henriques, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.5  Lee to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brett Lee, deserving this punishment
39.6  Lee to Henriques, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root

         Moises Henriques       39 (64b 4X4)
         c. Root        b. Lee


         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS201/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Brett Lee            7.0-0-39-1
         Adam Voges            0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     78(111b 1X4 4X6)


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That finally changed in the 40th over when he dismissed Henriques, who was starting to find the middle. Next in was the Queensland skipper Adam Voges, a man sitting second on top of the run charts for this season with 475 runs at 52.78.


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40.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         
40.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Kane Richardson cant belive it
40.4  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Cameron Bancroft is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges       
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges       
40.6  Richardson to Voges, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS212/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Kane Richardson      6.0-0-38-0
         Cameron Bancroft     87(116b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            1(1b) 

41.1  Lee to Voges, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Voges
41.2  Lee to Voges, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
41.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Lee to Voges, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Lee to Voges, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
41.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni         

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS220/2
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Brett Lee            8.0-0-47-1
         Cameron Bancroft     88(119b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            7(5b 1X4) 

42.1  Coult'Nile to Voges, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
42.2  Coult'Nile to Voges, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Adam Voges             11 (7b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Coult'Nile

42.3  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
42.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Ross Taylor       
42.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft 
42.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS230/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  8.0-0-38-2
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Cameron Bancroft     92(121b 3X4 4X6)


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Voges could add only 11 to his tally today. He was understandably looking for quick runs at this stage and missed a straight one from Coulter-Nile that would have gone on to hit the stumps.


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43.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Lee to Bancroft, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Cameron Bancroft has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
43.5  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS244/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Brett Lee            9.0-0-61-1
         Cameron Bancroft    106(127b 3X4 6X6)
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)


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Bancroft then took Lee to the cleaners in the 44th over with consecutive sixes to bring up his century in style. It was his first century in the ELA and that too in his debut season. The future of Australian batsmanship looks to be in safe hands.


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44.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.2  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
44.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
44.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS248/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  9.0-0-42-2
         Ross Taylor           3(5b)
         Cameron Bancroft    109(130b 3X4 6X6) 

45.1  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.3  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.4  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
45.5  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cameron Bancroft
45.6  Lee to Bancroft, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lee. Bancroft didnt have a clue

         Cameron Bancroft       120 (135b 4X4 7X6)
         b. Lee

      Brett Lee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS262/4
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Brett Lee            10.0-0-75-2
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Ross Taylor           4(6b)


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Lee finally had his revenge by bowling Bancroft off the very last ball of his ELA career. The latter walked off to the crowd's applause with 120 to his name, after having hit 4 fours and as many as 7 sixes during his stay. Lee's final bowling figures read 10-0-75-2, still a poor return for one of the greatest fast bowlers of this generation despite that last bit of brilliance.


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46.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Coult'Nile to Hasan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile   
46.4  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
      The end to a good spell from Nathan Coulter-Nile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS265/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0-0-44-2
         Ross Taylor           5(10b)
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(3b) 

47.1  Watson to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.2  Watson to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3  Watson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
47.4  Watson to Hasan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shakib Al Hasan        1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.5  Watson to Christian, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.6  Watson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS273/5
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-1
         Daniel Christian      6(2b 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           6(12b) 

48.1  Richardson to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
48.2  Richardson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Richardson to Christian, legbye, Left alone by Daniel Christian
48.4  Richardson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Richardson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            7 (15b)
         b. Richardson

48.5  Richardson to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Richardson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS276/6
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kane Richardson      7.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Christian      6(4b 1X6)
         James Faulkner        1(1b) 

49.1  Watson to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

49.2  Watson to Johnson, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
49.3  Watson to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
49.4  Watson to Johnson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Watson to Christian, FOUR, Daniel Christian is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.6  Watson to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)


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Timely breakthroughs from Shane Watson and Kane Richardson eventually kept Queensland below a total of 300. Nonetheless, they finished with a very competitive 287 which is always difficult to chase under tense situations such as league finals.


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         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cameron Bancroft†                  b. Lee         120   135    4    7   88.9%
Michael Klinger     c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile   69    70    7    2   98.6%
Moises Henriques    c. Root        b. Lee          39    64    4    0   60.9%
Adam Voges*         lbw            b. Coult'Nile   11     7    2    0  157.1%
Ross Taylor                        b. Richardson    7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shakib Al Hasan     lbw            b. Watson        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Christian    not out                        10     6    1    1  166.7%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. Watson        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         7     3    1    0  233.3%
Dale Steyn                                     
James Anderson                                 

Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.74      Extras:  22 

                                     -X-


SYDNEY ROOSTERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Brett Lee            10.0      0      75      2      7.50     3      3
Trent Boult          10.0      0      51      0      5.10     1      0
Clint McKay          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     1      0
Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0      0      44      2      4.40     2      0
Kane Richardson       7.0      0      40      1      5.71     0      2
Shane Watson          3.0      0      25      2      8.33     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0


Total: 287/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.74      Extras: 22

                                     -X-


QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Bancroft    M Klinger    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      122 (126)
C Bancroft    Henriques    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    79 (114)
C Bancroft    A Voges      þþþþþþ                                    23 (14)
C Bancroft    R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþ                                38 (22)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þ                                          5 (10)
Christian     R Taylor     þþ                                         8 (6)
Christian     J Faulkner   þ                                          1 (3)
Christian     M Johnson    þþþ                                       11 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    122/1     201/2     224/3     262/4     267/5
                        275/6     276/7                                 


Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.74     Extras:  22 

                                     -X-


Sydney Roosters need 288 to win off 50 overs.


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SYDNEY ROOSTERS innings
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0.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
0.2  Anderson to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
0.5  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Johnson saved a certain boundary
0.6  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS       6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          3(4b)
         Virat Kohli           3(2b)

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1.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
1.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
1.3  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
1.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli           5(4b)
         Shane Watson          5(8b)


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The standard of catching in this match didn't improve. Virat Kohli was dropped on 4 by Mitchell Johnson off Dale Steyn.


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2.1  Johnson to Watson, wide, Mitchell Johnson bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Johnson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
2.3  Johnson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
2.4  Johnson to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
2.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
2.6  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      18/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.74)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-8-0
         Virat Kohli          10(8b 1X4)
         Shane Watson          7(11b)   

3.1  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli         
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.3  Steyn to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson       
3.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Steyn to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      26/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          15(11b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          9(14b)   

4.1  Faulkner to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
4.3  Faulkner to Watson, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
4.4  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
4.5  Faulkner to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
4.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      30/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.73)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         12(18b)
         Virat Kohli          16(13b 2X4)   

5.1  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
5.4  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson       
5.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      32/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-14-0
         Virat Kohli          17(18b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         13(19b)   

6.1  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
6.2  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
6.4  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Anderson to Watson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
6.6  Anderson to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.81)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-11-0
         Shane Watson         14(21b)
         Virat Kohli          21(22b 2X4)   

7.1  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
7.2  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
7.3  Faulkner to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
7.4  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
7.5  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
7.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      47/0
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  5.74)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         18(25b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          25(24b 3X4)   

8.1  Hasan to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
8.3  Hasan to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
8.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
8.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
8.6  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      51/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli          28(28b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         19(27b 1X4)


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Queensland continued to let their chances slip.


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9.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
9.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
9.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli         
9.6  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      53/0
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         20(32b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          29(29b 3X4)   

10.1  Anderson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
10.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
10.4  Anderson to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Anderson to Kohli, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
10.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      59/0
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  5.87)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-16-0
         Virat Kohli          30(31b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         24(36b 1X4)   

11.1  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
11.3  Faulkner to Watson, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
11.4  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
11.6  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      68/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          34(35b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         28(38b 2X4)   

12.1  Johnson to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
12.2  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
12.3  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.4  Johnson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.6  Johnson to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
12.6  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 13  (17 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      85/0
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  5.49)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         37(43b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          41(37b 5X4)   

13.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson       
13.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn         
13.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.4  Steyn to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
13.6  Steyn to Watson, FOUR, Dale Steyn cant belive it

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      94/0
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          43(39b 5X4)   

14.1  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.2  Anderson to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
14.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
14.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
14.5  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.6  Anderson to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Thats another fifty for Virat Kohli         

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.93   R/R Req:  5.26)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-26-0
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)


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By now, runs were coming quite easily for both Virat Kohli and Shane Watson. The former brought up his half-century and the 100-run partnership for the first wicket with a big hit off James Anderson.


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15.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
15.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
15.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
15.6  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(53b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)   

16.1  Christian to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
16.2  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
16.3  Christian to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
16.4  Christian to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.4  Christian to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.5  Christian to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
16.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     110/0
         (R/R:  6.47   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Daniel Christian     1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         47(58b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          55(47b 6X4 1X6)   

17.1  Hasan to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson       
17.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
17.3  Hasan to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Shane Watson       
17.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
17.5  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
17.6  Hasan to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson       

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     118/0
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         52(63b 6X4)
         Virat Kohli          57(49b 6X4 1X6)


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Shane Watson too had fifty in the 18th over when he cover drove Shakib Al Hasan to the boundary.


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18.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.2  Johnson to Kohli, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Virat Kohli            57 (51b 6X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnson

18.3  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total
18.4  Johnson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
18.5  Johnson to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.5  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
18.6  Johnson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Shane Watson       

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     122/1
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-29-1
         Shane Watson         53(66b 6X4)
         Joe Root              2(2b)


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But Mitchell Johnson finally broke through for Queensland. He managed to get the better of Virat Kohli just like he did in their previous encounter at the 2015 World Cup semi-final.


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19.1  Hasan to Root, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
19.3  Hasan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.5  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
19.6  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.6  Hasan to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     127/1
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-17-0
         Joe Root              3(3b)
         Shane Watson         56(72b 6X4)   

20.1  Christian to Watson, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
20.2  Christian to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
20.3  Christian to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
20.4  Christian to Root, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson       
20.5  Christian to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     133/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Daniel Christian     2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)
         Joe Root              8(6b 1X4)   

21.1  Steyn to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Steyn to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
21.4  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
21.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     139/1
         (R/R:  6.32   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-1-31-0
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)


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The new to the crease Joe Root didn't take too long to get his innings underway.


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22.1  Christian to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Christian to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.3  Christian to Watson, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Watson cant belive it

         Shane Watson           61 (78b 7X4)
         b. Christian


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Watson then dragged on off Dan Christian and was forced to depart for a well made 61. He had done his job by getting Sydney off to a very good start in pursuit of 288. It was now up to their two most prolific batsmen of the season who had just joined hands at the crease.


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22.4  Christian to Smith, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Christian. Smith didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Steven Smith           0 (1b)
         b. Christian


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Wait, WHAT?!!

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Dan Christian and the entire Queensland team erupted in delight as he got one to sneak in between bat and pad to knock over Steven Smith for a golden duck. What a way to go.


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22.5  Christian to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
22.6  Christian to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     143/3
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Daniel Christian     3.0-0-16-2
         Michael Clarke        0(2b)
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)

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23.1  Anderson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke     
23.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
23.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
23.4  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  Anderson to Clarke, two runs,
23.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     146/3
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  5.46)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-29-0
         Michael Clarke        2(7b)
         Joe Root             15(13b 1X4 1X6)   

24.1  Johnson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
24.2  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
24.3  Johnson to Clarke, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson       
24.4  Johnson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
24.6  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     149/3
         (R/R:  5.96   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-31-1
         Michael Clarke        2(8b)
         Joe Root             17(18b 1X4 1X6)   

25.1  Hasan to Root, two runs, Overthrow by Faulkner instead of 1 they get 2
25.2  Hasan to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
25.4  Hasan to Root, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
25.5  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke     
25.6  Hasan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     157/3
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             24(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke        3(9b)   

26.1  Johnson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Johnson to Clarke, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.3  Johnson to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
26.4  Johnson to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
26.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
26.6  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/3
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-40-1
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke        6(12b)


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Joe Root continued to take on Queensland's fast bowlers. Johnson wasn't having the best of days despite that Kohli dismissal.


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27.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
27.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
27.4  Anderson to Clarke, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Clarke cant belive it

         Michael Clarke         6 (16b)
         b. Anderson

27.5  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/4
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  5.55)
         James Anderson       6.0-0-29-1
         MS Dhoni              0(2b)
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)


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Sydney suffered another setback in the next over when skipper Michael Clarke was bowled by James Anderson in a manner not too dissimilar from that famed delivery he received during the 2013 Ashes. Clarke being somewhat past his prime now couldn't do much about it.


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28.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.2  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.3  Hasan to Root, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
28.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
28.5  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
28.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     168/4
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-27-0
         Joe Root             31(30b 2X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              1(4b)   

29.1  Faulkner to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.2  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       
29.4  Faulkner to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
29.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     173/4
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  5.75)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             35(35b 3X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              2(5b)


Players yet to bat: 7 :bwl: Brett Lee, 8 :ar: Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9 :bwl: Kane Richardson, 10 :bwl: Trent Boult & 11 :bwl: Clint McKay

Sydney need 115 to win off 120 balls with 6 wickets remaining.

@Guesty98 @Sami Kumar @Simon @Umair2000
 
We are dead i guess a good start wasted :(
 
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Elite League: Australia Season VI
Final

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at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Toss: Queensland Firebirds won the toss and chose to bat


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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS innings

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0.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, wide, Brett Lee bowling a very wayward one
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
0.3  Lee to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
0.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Brett Lee            1.0-0-3-0
         Cameron Bancroft      1(5b)
         Michael Klinger       1(2b)

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1.1  Boult to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
1.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger 
1.3  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult     
1.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Klinger
1.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
1.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)
         Michael Klinger       7(6b 1X4)

2.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
2.3  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Clint McKay, deserving this punishment
2.4  McKay to Klinger, wide, Clint McKay bowling a very wayward one
2.4  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
2.6  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 19/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Clint McKay          1.0-0-9-0
         Michael Klinger      15(13b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)

3.1  Boult to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
3.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
3.3  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
3.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
3.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-11-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      16(14b 3X4)

4.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
4.2  McKay to Klinger, two runs,
4.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
4.4  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
4.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
4.6  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Clint McKay          2.0-0-12-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      19(20b 3X4)

5.1  Lee to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Lee to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee       
5.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Lee to Klinger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.6  Lee to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 28/0
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Brett Lee            2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      20(24b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      6(14b)

6.1  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
6.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
6.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger 

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-19-0
         Michael Klinger      26(27b 4X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      8(17b)

7.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
7.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger 
7.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
7.4  McKay to Klinger, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Michael Klinger
7.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
7.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Clint McKay          3.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(20b)
         Michael Klinger      33(30b 4X4 1X6)

8.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile 
8.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
8.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
8.5  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
8.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(21b)
         Michael Klinger      40(35b 4X4 2X6)


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Michael Klinger cashed in on some wayward bowling from Sydney's bowlers during the first ten.


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9.1  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult     
9.2  Boult to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
9.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
9.5  Boult to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(22b)
         Michael Klinger      41(40b 4X4 2X6)

10.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
10.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
10.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger 
10.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Clint McKay cant belive it

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 61/0
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Clint McKay          4.0-0-26-0
         Michael Klinger      46(44b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     10(24b)

11.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger 
11.2  Richardson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
11.3  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger 
11.5  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger 

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Kane Richardson      1.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      48(47b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     13(27b)

12.1  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cameron Bancroft
12.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3  Lee to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Michael Klinger's fifty
12.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
12.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
12.6  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 13  (16 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 82/0
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Brett Lee            3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      53(49b 6X4 2X6)


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Klinger then brought up his fifty off 48 deliveries. Cameron Bancroft at the other end finally got going with a boundary off the veteran Brett Lee. One ball later, he was dropped at third man by Trent Boult. To add insult to injury, he smashed the last ball of the over for six.


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13.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
13.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
13.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 88/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  2.0-0-13-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(34b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      58(53b 7X4 2X6)

14.1  Watson to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
14.2  Watson to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
14.3  Watson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Lee allows yet another run
14.4  Watson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
14.5  Watson to Klinger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Watson to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Richardson made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 94/0
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Michael Klinger      62(56b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     26(37b 1X4 1X6)

15.1  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
15.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 96/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     27(42b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      62(57b 7X4 2X6)

16.1  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
16.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger 
16.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
16.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 99/0
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Clint McKay          5.0-0-29-0
         Cameron Bancroft     28(46b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      64(59b 7X4 2X6)

17.1  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
17.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
17.3  Richardson to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson 
17.6  Richardson to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS110/0
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Kane Richardson      2.0-0-16-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      66(61b 7X4 2X6)

18.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
18.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
18.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
18.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile 
18.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
18.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  3.0-0-14-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(53b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      67(64b 7X4 2X6)

19.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
19.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
19.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
19.4  McKay to Bancroft, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Cameron Bancroft
19.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
19.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS119/0
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Clint McKay          6.0-0-37-0
         Michael Klinger      68(66b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     44(57b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft continued to make the Roosters pay for his reprieve as the two openers put up 100 on board for the first wicket. A very good start indeed.


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20.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
20.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile 
20.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
20.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Coult'Nile to Klinger, OUT, Shane Watson takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Klinger

         Michael Klinger        69 (70b 7X4 2X6)
         c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile


         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS122/1
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  4.0-0-16-1
         Moises Henriques      0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     45(59b 1X4 3X6)


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Queensland finally lost their first wicket in the 21st over with Klinger top-edging Coulter-Nile into Shane Watson's safe pair of hands.


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21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
21.3  Richardson to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
21.4  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson 
21.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
21.6  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Kane Richardson      3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     47(62b 1X4 3X6)
         Moises Henriques      2(3b)

22.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.3  Boult to Henriques, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Trent Boult, giving that a wide
22.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.4  Boult to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
22.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult     
22.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS130/1
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      3(8b)
         Cameron Bancroft     48(64b 1X4 3X6)

23.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, two runs,
      Thats another fifty for Cameron Bancroft
23.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
23.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
23.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS133/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  5.0-0-18-1
         Moises Henriques      3(9b)
         Cameron Bancroft     50(69b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft also had fifty to his name. His was slightly more studious than Klinger's, coming off 65 balls.


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24.1  Lee to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
24.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
24.4  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
24.6  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Brett Lee            4.0-0-26-0
         Moises Henriques      4(12b)
         Cameron Bancroft     54(72b 1X4 3X6)

25.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
25.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
25.3  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Boult to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques

         End of over 26  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS149/1
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-35-0
         Moises Henriques      7(15b)
         Cameron Bancroft     62(75b 1X4 4X6)

26.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
26.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
26.3  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
26.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
26.5  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS150/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Clint McKay          7.0-0-38-0
         Moises Henriques      7(18b)
         Cameron Bancroft     63(78b 1X4 4X6)

27.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques missed that one by a mile
27.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
27.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
27.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson 
27.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS153/1
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Kane Richardson      4.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      8(21b)
         Cameron Bancroft     65(81b 1X4 4X6)

28.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
28.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  McKay to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
28.5  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
28.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS156/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Clint McKay          8.0-0-41-0
         Moises Henriques      9(24b)
         Cameron Bancroft     67(84b 1X4 4X6)

29.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
29.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
29.3  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile 
29.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS158/1
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  6.0-0-20-1
         Cameron Bancroft     68(86b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(28b)

30.1  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  McKay to Henriques, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
30.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS159/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Clint McKay          9.0-0-41-0
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(33b)


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The runs had come to a halt for the next few overs with Moises Henriques taking his time to settle. He'll need to get on with it sooner rather than later.


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31.1  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moises Henriques
31.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
31.4  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
31.5  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
31.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS163/1
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-39-0
         Moises Henriques     14(39b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)

32.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
32.2  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
32.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS166/1
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Kane Richardson      5.0-0-27-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     70(90b 1X4 4X6)

33.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
33.4  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay     
33.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
33.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
      The end to a good spell from Clint McKay

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS167/1
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Clint McKay          10.0-0-42-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     71(96b 1X4 4X6)

34.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! McKay made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.5  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.6  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS171/1
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Brett Lee            5.0-0-30-0
         Moises Henriques     16(46b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     73(98b 1X4 4X6)


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Luck continued to elude Brett Lee playing the final match of his ELA career as another chance went down off his bowling. It was Bancroft once again who was reprieved.


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35.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
35.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
35.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Boult to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
35.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS177/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-45-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(101b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     21(49b 1X4)

36.1  Lee to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
36.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee       
36.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
36.5  Lee to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
36.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS178/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Brett Lee            6.0-0-31-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(102b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     22(54b 1X4)

37.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
37.2  Boult to Henriques, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
37.5  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
      Trent Boultends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS185/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Trent Boult          10.0-0-51-0
         Cameron Bancroft     75(104b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     27(58b 2X4)

38.1  Coult'Nile to Henriques, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
38.2  Coult'Nile to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
38.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS193/1
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  7.0-0-28-1
         Moises Henriques     34(60b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     76(108b 1X4 4X6)

39.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
39.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
39.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
39.5  Lee to Henriques, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.5  Lee to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brett Lee, deserving this punishment
39.6  Lee to Henriques, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root

         Moises Henriques       39 (64b 4X4)
         c. Root        b. Lee


         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS201/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Brett Lee            7.0-0-39-1
         Adam Voges            0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     78(111b 1X4 4X6)


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That finally changed in the 40th over when he dismissed Henriques, who was starting to find the middle. Next in was the Queensland skipper Adam Voges, a man sitting second on top of the run charts for this season with 475 runs at 52.78.


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40.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       
40.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Kane Richardson cant belive it
40.4  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Cameron Bancroft is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges     
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges     
40.6  Richardson to Voges, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS212/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Kane Richardson      6.0-0-38-0
         Cameron Bancroft     87(116b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            1(1b)

41.1  Lee to Voges, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Voges
41.2  Lee to Voges, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
41.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Lee to Voges, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Lee to Voges, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
41.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni       

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS220/2
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Brett Lee            8.0-0-47-1
         Cameron Bancroft     88(119b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            7(5b 1X4)

42.1  Coult'Nile to Voges, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
42.2  Coult'Nile to Voges, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Adam Voges             11 (7b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Coult'Nile

42.3  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Ross Taylor     
42.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS230/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  8.0-0-38-2
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Cameron Bancroft     92(121b 3X4 4X6)


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Voges could add only 11 to his tally today. He was understandably looking for quick runs at this stage and missed a straight one from Coulter-Nile that would have gone on to hit the stumps.


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43.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Lee to Bancroft, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Cameron Bancroft has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
43.5  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS244/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Brett Lee            9.0-0-61-1
         Cameron Bancroft    106(127b 3X4 6X6)
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)


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Bancroft then took Lee to the cleaners in the 44th over with consecutive sixes to bring up his century in style. It was his first century in the ELA and that too in his debut season. The future of Australian batsmanship looks to be in safe hands.


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44.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.2  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
44.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
44.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS248/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  9.0-0-42-2
         Ross Taylor           3(5b)
         Cameron Bancroft    109(130b 3X4 6X6)

45.1  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.3  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.4  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
45.5  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cameron Bancroft
45.6  Lee to Bancroft, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lee. Bancroft didnt have a clue

         Cameron Bancroft       120 (135b 4X4 7X6)
         b. Lee

      Brett Lee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS262/4
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Brett Lee            10.0-0-75-2
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Ross Taylor           4(6b)


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Lee finally had his revenge by bowling Bancroft off the very last ball of his ELA career. The latter walked off to the crowd's applause with 120 to his name, after having hit 4 fours and as many as 7 sixes during his stay. Lee's final bowling figures read 10-0-75-2, still a poor return for one of the greatest fast bowlers of this generation despite that last bit of brilliance.


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46.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Coult'Nile to Hasan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile 
46.4  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
      The end to a good spell from Nathan Coulter-Nile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS265/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0-0-44-2
         Ross Taylor           5(10b)
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(3b)

47.1  Watson to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.2  Watson to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3  Watson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
47.4  Watson to Hasan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shakib Al Hasan        1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.5  Watson to Christian, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.6  Watson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS273/5
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-1
         Daniel Christian      6(2b 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           6(12b)

48.1  Richardson to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
48.2  Richardson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Richardson to Christian, legbye, Left alone by Daniel Christian
48.4  Richardson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Richardson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            7 (15b)
         b. Richardson

48.5  Richardson to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Richardson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS276/6
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kane Richardson      7.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Christian      6(4b 1X6)
         James Faulkner        1(1b)

49.1  Watson to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

49.2  Watson to Johnson, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
49.3  Watson to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
49.4  Watson to Johnson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Watson to Christian, FOUR, Daniel Christian is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.6  Watson to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)


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Timely breakthroughs from Shane Watson and Kane Richardson eventually kept Queensland below a total of 300. Nonetheless, they finished with a very competitive 287 which is always difficult to chase under tense situations such as league finals.


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         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cameron Bancroft†                  b. Lee         120   135    4    7   88.9%
Michael Klinger     c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile   69    70    7    2   98.6%
Moises Henriques    c. Root        b. Lee          39    64    4    0   60.9%
Adam Voges*         lbw            b. Coult'Nile   11     7    2    0  157.1%
Ross Taylor                        b. Richardson    7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shakib Al Hasan     lbw            b. Watson        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Christian    not out                        10     6    1    1  166.7%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. Watson        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         7     3    1    0  233.3%
Dale Steyn                                   
James Anderson                               

Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.74      Extras:  22

                                     -X-


SYDNEY ROOSTERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Brett Lee            10.0      0      75      2      7.50     3      3
Trent Boult          10.0      0      51      0      5.10     1      0
Clint McKay          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     1      0
Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0      0      44      2      4.40     2      0
Kane Richardson       7.0      0      40      1      5.71     0      2
Shane Watson          3.0      0      25      2      8.33     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0


Total: 287/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.74      Extras: 22

                                     -X-


QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Bancroft    M Klinger    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      122 (126)
C Bancroft    Henriques    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    79 (114)
C Bancroft    A Voges      þþþþþþ                                    23 (14)
C Bancroft    R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþ                                38 (22)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þ                                          5 (10)
Christian     R Taylor     þþ                                         8 (6)
Christian     J Faulkner   þ                                          1 (3)
Christian     M Johnson    þþþ                                       11 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    122/1     201/2     224/3     262/4     267/5
                        275/6     276/7                               


Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.74     Extras:  22

                                     -X-


Sydney Roosters need 288 to win off 50 overs.


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SYDNEY ROOSTERS innings
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0.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
0.2  Anderson to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
0.5  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Johnson saved a certain boundary
0.6  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS       6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          3(4b)
         Virat Kohli           3(2b)

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1.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
1.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
1.3  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
1.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli           5(4b)
         Shane Watson          5(8b)


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The standard of catching in this match didn't improve. Virat Kohli was dropped on 4 by Mitchell Johnson off Dale Steyn.


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2.1  Johnson to Watson, wide, Mitchell Johnson bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Johnson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
2.3  Johnson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
2.4  Johnson to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli       
2.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
2.6  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      18/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.74)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-8-0
         Virat Kohli          10(8b 1X4)
         Shane Watson          7(11b) 

3.1  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli       
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.3  Steyn to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
3.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Steyn to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      26/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          15(11b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          9(14b) 

4.1  Faulkner to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
4.3  Faulkner to Watson, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
4.4  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
4.5  Faulkner to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
4.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner     

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      30/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.73)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         12(18b)
         Virat Kohli          16(13b 2X4) 

5.1  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
5.4  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson     
5.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      32/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-14-0
         Virat Kohli          17(18b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         13(19b) 

6.1  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
6.2  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
6.4  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Anderson to Watson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson     
6.6  Anderson to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.81)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-11-0
         Shane Watson         14(21b)
         Virat Kohli          21(22b 2X4) 

7.1  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
7.2  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
7.3  Faulkner to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
7.4  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
7.5  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
7.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      47/0
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  5.74)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         18(25b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          25(24b 3X4) 

8.1  Hasan to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
8.3  Hasan to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
8.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
8.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
8.6  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      51/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli          28(28b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         19(27b 1X4)


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Queensland continued to let their chances slip.


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9.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
9.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
9.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli       
9.6  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      53/0
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         20(32b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          29(29b 3X4) 

10.1  Anderson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
10.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
10.4  Anderson to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Anderson to Kohli, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson     
10.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      59/0
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  5.87)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-16-0
         Virat Kohli          30(31b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         24(36b 1X4) 

11.1  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
11.3  Faulkner to Watson, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
11.4  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
11.6  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      68/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          34(35b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         28(38b 2X4) 

12.1  Johnson to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
12.2  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
12.3  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.4  Johnson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.6  Johnson to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
12.6  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 13  (17 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      85/0
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  5.49)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         37(43b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          41(37b 5X4) 

13.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson     
13.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn       
13.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.4  Steyn to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
13.6  Steyn to Watson, FOUR, Dale Steyn cant belive it

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      94/0
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          43(39b 5X4) 

14.1  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.2  Anderson to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
14.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
14.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
14.5  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.6  Anderson to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Thats another fifty for Virat Kohli       

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.93   R/R Req:  5.26)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-26-0
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)


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By now, runs were coming quite easily for both Virat Kohli and Shane Watson. The former brought up his half-century and the 100-run partnership for the first wicket with a big hit off James Anderson.


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15.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 
15.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
15.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
15.6  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(53b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6) 

16.1  Christian to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
16.2  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
16.3  Christian to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 
16.4  Christian to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.4  Christian to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.5  Christian to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
16.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     110/0
         (R/R:  6.47   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Daniel Christian     1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         47(58b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          55(47b 6X4 1X6) 

17.1  Hasan to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
17.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
17.3  Hasan to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Shane Watson     
17.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
17.5  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
17.6  Hasan to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson     

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     118/0
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         52(63b 6X4)
         Virat Kohli          57(49b 6X4 1X6)


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Shane Watson too had fifty in the 18th over when he cover drove Shakib Al Hasan to the boundary.


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18.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.2  Johnson to Kohli, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Virat Kohli            57 (51b 6X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnson

18.3  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total
18.4  Johnson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
18.5  Johnson to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.5  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
18.6  Johnson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Shane Watson     

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     122/1
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-29-1
         Shane Watson         53(66b 6X4)
         Joe Root              2(2b)


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But Mitchell Johnson finally broke through for Queensland. He managed to get the better of Virat Kohli just like he did in their previous encounter at the 2015 World Cup semi-final.


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19.1  Hasan to Root, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 
19.3  Hasan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.5  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 
19.6  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.6  Hasan to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     127/1
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-17-0
         Joe Root              3(3b)
         Shane Watson         56(72b 6X4) 

20.1  Christian to Watson, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
20.2  Christian to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
20.3  Christian to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
20.4  Christian to Root, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson     
20.5  Christian to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     133/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Daniel Christian     2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)
         Joe Root              8(6b 1X4) 

21.1  Steyn to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Steyn to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
21.4  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
21.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     139/1
         (R/R:  6.32   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-1-31-0
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)


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The new to the crease Joe Root didn't take too long to get his innings underway.


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22.1  Christian to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Christian to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.3  Christian to Watson, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Watson cant belive it

         Shane Watson           61 (78b 7X4)
         b. Christian


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Watson then dragged on off Dan Christian and was forced to depart for a well made 61. He had done his job by getting Sydney off to a very good start in pursuit of 288. It was now up to their two most prolific batsmen of the season who had just joined hands at the crease.


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22.4  Christian to Smith, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Christian. Smith didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Steven Smith           0 (1b)
         b. Christian


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Wait, WHAT?!!

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Dan Christian and the entire Queensland team erupted in delight as he got one to sneak in between bat and pad to knock over Steven Smith for a golden duck. What a way to go.


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22.5  Christian to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
22.6  Christian to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     143/3
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Daniel Christian     3.0-0-16-2
         Michael Clarke        0(2b)
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)

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23.1  Anderson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke   
23.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
23.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson     
23.4  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  Anderson to Clarke, two runs,
23.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     146/3
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  5.46)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-29-0
         Michael Clarke        2(7b)
         Joe Root             15(13b 1X4 1X6) 

24.1  Johnson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
24.2  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
24.3  Johnson to Clarke, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson     
24.4  Johnson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
24.6  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     149/3
         (R/R:  5.96   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-31-1
         Michael Clarke        2(8b)
         Joe Root             17(18b 1X4 1X6) 

25.1  Hasan to Root, two runs, Overthrow by Faulkner instead of 1 they get 2
25.2  Hasan to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
25.4  Hasan to Root, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
25.5  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke   
25.6  Hasan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     157/3
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             24(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke        3(9b) 

26.1  Johnson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Johnson to Clarke, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.3  Johnson to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root         
26.4  Johnson to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
26.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
26.6  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/3
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-40-1
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke        6(12b)


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Joe Root continued to take on Queensland's fast bowlers. Johnson wasn't having the best of days despite that Kohli dismissal.


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27.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
27.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
27.4  Anderson to Clarke, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Clarke cant belive it

         Michael Clarke         6 (16b)
         b. Anderson

27.5  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/4
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  5.55)
         James Anderson       6.0-0-29-1
         MS Dhoni              0(2b)
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)


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Sydney suffered another setback in the next over when skipper Michael Clarke was bowled by James Anderson in a manner not too dissimilar from that famed delivery he received during the 2013 Ashes. Clarke being somewhat past his prime now couldn't do much about it.


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28.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.2  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.3  Hasan to Root, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
28.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft 
28.5  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root         
28.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     168/4
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-27-0
         Joe Root             31(30b 2X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              1(4b) 

29.1  Faulkner to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.2  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner     
29.4  Faulkner to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
29.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     173/4
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  5.75)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             35(35b 3X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              2(5b)

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30.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
30.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
30.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root           
30.4  Anderson to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
30.5  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.6  Anderson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     178/4
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Anderson       7.0-1-34-1
         Joe Root             39(38b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              3(8b)   

31.1  Hasan to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
31.2  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
31.4  Hasan to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Hasan to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
31.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     183/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Shakib Al Hasan      6.0-0-32-0
         Joe Root             39(42b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              8(10b 1X4)

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32.1  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
32.2  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
32.3  Johnson to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
32.4  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
32.5  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     190/4
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-47-1
         Joe Root             40(43b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             14(15b 2X4)


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Joe Root and MS Dhoni carefully brought Sydney within a 100 runs from victory.


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33.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
33.4  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Anderson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     192/4
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.00)
         James Anderson       8.0-1-36-1
         MS Dhoni             15(19b 2X4)
         Joe Root             41(45b 4X4 2X6)   

34.1  Johnson to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
34.2  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.4  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.5  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root           
34.6  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     199/4
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Mitchell Johnson     7.0-0-54-1
         MS Dhoni             16(22b 2X4)
         Joe Root             47(48b 5X4 2X6)   

35.1  Steyn to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
35.2  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
35.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Steyn to Root, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni           
35.5  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
35.6  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     200/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Dale Steyn           8.0-1-32-0
         MS Dhoni             16(24b 2X4)
         Joe Root             48(52b 5X4 2X6)   

36.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Hasan to Root, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
36.3  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no ball, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.5  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     203/4
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req:  6.54)
         Shakib Al Hasan      7.0-0-35-0
         Joe Root             49(54b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             17(28b 2X4)


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Dale Steyn ended up grassing Root on 48 much to Sydney's relief. A wicket here would have left their long tail exposed.


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37.1  Steyn to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
37.2  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Steyn to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
      The crowd cheers for Joe Root's fifty
37.4  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
37.5  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
37.6  Steyn to Root, three runs, Great work by Bancroft saved a certain boundary

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     213/4
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Dale Steyn           9.0-1-42-0
         MS Dhoni             23(32b 3X4)
         Joe Root             53(56b 5X4 2X6)


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Root went on to bring up his half-century in the next over. But his job was far from complete.


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38.1  Anderson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Anderson to Root, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
38.4  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
38.6  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root           

         End of over 39  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     223/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.91)
         James Anderson       9.0-1-46-1
         Joe Root             54(58b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             32(36b 5X4)   

39.1  Hasan to Dhoni, OUT, Adam Voges takes an easy catch to dismiss MS Dhoni

         MS Dhoni               32 (37b 5X4)
         c. Voges       b. Hasan

39.2  Hasan to Lee, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
39.3  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Brett Lee           
39.4  Hasan to Lee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
39.5  Hasan to Lee, no run, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile
39.6  Hasan to Lee, legbye, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     226/5
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.20)
         Shakib Al Hasan      8.0-0-37-1
         Joe Root             55(59b 5X4 2X6)
         Brett Lee             1(4b)


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But just when things were looking good for Sydney, Dhoni miscued an attempted drive to the Queensland skipper Adam Voges at cover. Sydney had now lost half their side and their long tail was exposed. Only one specialist batsman still stands between Queensland and victory.


Players yet to bat: 8 :ar: Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9 :bwl: Kane Richardson, 10 :bwl: Trent Boult, 11 :bwl: Clint McKay

Sydney Roosters need 62 to win off 60 balls with 5 wickets remaining.

@Guesty98 @Sami Kumar @Simon @Umair2000
 
If Binga plays 6-7 more balls, and scores 12-13 more runs, and Root and Coulter-Nile pair together, play for five overs, then Sydney got this. Easily.
 
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Elite League: Australia Season VI
Final

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at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Toss: Queensland Firebirds won the toss and chose to bat


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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS innings

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0.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, wide, Brett Lee bowling a very wayward one
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
0.3  Lee to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
0.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Brett Lee            1.0-0-3-0
         Cameron Bancroft      1(5b)
         Michael Klinger       1(2b)

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1.1  Boult to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
1.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
1.3  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
1.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Klinger
1.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
1.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)
         Michael Klinger       7(6b 1X4)

2.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
2.3  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Clint McKay, deserving this punishment
2.4  McKay to Klinger, wide, Clint McKay bowling a very wayward one
2.4  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
2.6  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 19/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Clint McKay          1.0-0-9-0
         Michael Klinger      15(13b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)

3.1  Boult to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
3.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
3.3  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
3.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
3.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-11-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      16(14b 3X4)

4.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
4.2  McKay to Klinger, two runs,
4.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
4.4  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
4.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
4.6  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Clint McKay          2.0-0-12-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      19(20b 3X4)

5.1  Lee to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Lee to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee  
5.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Lee to Klinger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.6  Lee to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 28/0
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Brett Lee            2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      20(24b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      6(14b)

6.1  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
6.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
6.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-19-0
         Michael Klinger      26(27b 4X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      8(17b)

7.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
7.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger
7.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
7.4  McKay to Klinger, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Michael Klinger
7.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
7.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Clint McKay          3.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(20b)
         Michael Klinger      33(30b 4X4 1X6)

8.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
8.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
8.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
8.5  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
8.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(21b)
         Michael Klinger      40(35b 4X4 2X6)


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Michael Klinger cashed in on some wayward bowling from Sydney's bowlers during the first ten.


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9.1  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
9.2  Boult to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
9.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
9.5  Boult to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(22b)
         Michael Klinger      41(40b 4X4 2X6)

10.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
10.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
10.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
10.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Clint McKay cant belive it

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 61/0
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Clint McKay          4.0-0-26-0
         Michael Klinger      46(44b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     10(24b)

11.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger
11.2  Richardson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
11.3  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
11.5  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Kane Richardson      1.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      48(47b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     13(27b)

12.1  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cameron Bancroft
12.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3  Lee to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Michael Klinger's fifty
12.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
12.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
12.6  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 13  (16 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 82/0
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Brett Lee            3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      53(49b 6X4 2X6)


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Klinger then brought up his fifty off 48 deliveries. Cameron Bancroft at the other end finally got going with a boundary off the veteran Brett Lee. One ball later, he was dropped at third man by Trent Boult. To add insult to injury, he smashed the last ball of the over for six.


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13.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
13.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
13.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 88/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  2.0-0-13-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(34b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      58(53b 7X4 2X6)

14.1  Watson to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
14.2  Watson to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
14.3  Watson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Lee allows yet another run
14.4  Watson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
14.5  Watson to Klinger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Watson to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Richardson made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 94/0
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Michael Klinger      62(56b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     26(37b 1X4 1X6)

15.1  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
15.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 96/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     27(42b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      62(57b 7X4 2X6)

16.1  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
16.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
16.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
16.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 99/0
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Clint McKay          5.0-0-29-0
         Cameron Bancroft     28(46b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      64(59b 7X4 2X6)

17.1  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
17.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
17.3  Richardson to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
17.6  Richardson to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS110/0
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Kane Richardson      2.0-0-16-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      66(61b 7X4 2X6)

18.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
18.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
18.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
18.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
18.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
18.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  3.0-0-14-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(53b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      67(64b 7X4 2X6)

19.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
19.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
19.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
19.4  McKay to Bancroft, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Cameron Bancroft
19.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
19.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS119/0
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Clint McKay          6.0-0-37-0
         Michael Klinger      68(66b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     44(57b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft continued to make the Roosters pay for his reprieve as the two openers put up 100 on board for the first wicket. A very good start indeed.


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20.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
20.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
20.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
20.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Coult'Nile to Klinger, OUT, Shane Watson takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Klinger

         Michael Klinger        69 (70b 7X4 2X6)
         c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile


         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS122/1
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  4.0-0-16-1
         Moises Henriques      0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     45(59b 1X4 3X6)


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Queensland finally lost their first wicket in the 21st over with Klinger top-edging Coulter-Nile into Shane Watson's safe pair of hands.


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21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
21.3  Richardson to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
21.4  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
21.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
21.6  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Kane Richardson      3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     47(62b 1X4 3X6)
         Moises Henriques      2(3b)

22.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.3  Boult to Henriques, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Trent Boult, giving that a wide
22.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.4  Boult to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
22.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
22.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS130/1
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      3(8b)
         Cameron Bancroft     48(64b 1X4 3X6)

23.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, two runs,
      Thats another fifty for Cameron Bancroft
23.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
23.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
23.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS133/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  5.0-0-18-1
         Moises Henriques      3(9b)
         Cameron Bancroft     50(69b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft also had fifty to his name. His was slightly more studious than Klinger's, coming off 65 balls.


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24.1  Lee to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
24.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
24.4  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
24.6  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Brett Lee            4.0-0-26-0
         Moises Henriques      4(12b)
         Cameron Bancroft     54(72b 1X4 3X6)

25.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
25.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
25.3  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Boult to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques

         End of over 26  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS149/1
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-35-0
         Moises Henriques      7(15b)
         Cameron Bancroft     62(75b 1X4 4X6)

26.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
26.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
26.3  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
26.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
26.5  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS150/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Clint McKay          7.0-0-38-0
         Moises Henriques      7(18b)
         Cameron Bancroft     63(78b 1X4 4X6)

27.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques missed that one by a mile
27.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
27.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
27.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
27.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS153/1
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Kane Richardson      4.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      8(21b)
         Cameron Bancroft     65(81b 1X4 4X6)

28.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
28.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  McKay to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
28.5  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
28.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS156/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Clint McKay          8.0-0-41-0
         Moises Henriques      9(24b)
         Cameron Bancroft     67(84b 1X4 4X6)

29.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
29.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
29.3  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
29.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS158/1
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  6.0-0-20-1
         Cameron Bancroft     68(86b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(28b)

30.1  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  McKay to Henriques, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
30.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS159/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Clint McKay          9.0-0-41-0
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(33b)


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The runs had come to a halt for the next few overs with Moises Henriques taking his time to settle. He'll need to get on with it sooner rather than later.


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31.1  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moises Henriques
31.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
31.4  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
31.5  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
31.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS163/1
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-39-0
         Moises Henriques     14(39b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)

32.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
32.2  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
32.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS166/1
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Kane Richardson      5.0-0-27-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     70(90b 1X4 4X6)

33.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
33.4  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
33.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
33.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
      The end to a good spell from Clint McKay

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS167/1
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Clint McKay          10.0-0-42-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     71(96b 1X4 4X6)

34.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! McKay made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.5  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.6  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS171/1
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Brett Lee            5.0-0-30-0
         Moises Henriques     16(46b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     73(98b 1X4 4X6)


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Luck continued to elude Brett Lee playing the final match of his ELA career as another chance went down off his bowling. It was Bancroft once again who was reprieved.


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35.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
35.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
35.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Boult to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
35.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS177/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-45-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(101b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     21(49b 1X4)

36.1  Lee to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
36.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee  
36.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
36.5  Lee to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
36.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS178/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Brett Lee            6.0-0-31-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(102b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     22(54b 1X4)

37.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
37.2  Boult to Henriques, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
37.5  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
      Trent Boultends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS185/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Trent Boult          10.0-0-51-0
         Cameron Bancroft     75(104b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     27(58b 2X4)

38.1  Coult'Nile to Henriques, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
38.2  Coult'Nile to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
38.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS193/1
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  7.0-0-28-1
         Moises Henriques     34(60b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     76(108b 1X4 4X6)

39.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
39.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
39.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
39.5  Lee to Henriques, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.5  Lee to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brett Lee, deserving this punishment
39.6  Lee to Henriques, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root

         Moises Henriques       39 (64b 4X4)
         c. Root        b. Lee


         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS201/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Brett Lee            7.0-0-39-1
         Adam Voges            0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     78(111b 1X4 4X6)


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That finally changed in the 40th over when he dismissed Henriques, who was starting to find the middle. Next in was the Queensland skipper Adam Voges, a man sitting second on top of the run charts for this season with 475 runs at 52.78.


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40.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  
40.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Kane Richardson cant belive it
40.4  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Cameron Bancroft is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges
40.6  Richardson to Voges, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS212/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Kane Richardson      6.0-0-38-0
         Cameron Bancroft     87(116b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            1(1b)

41.1  Lee to Voges, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Voges
41.2  Lee to Voges, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
41.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Lee to Voges, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Lee to Voges, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
41.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni  

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS220/2
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Brett Lee            8.0-0-47-1
         Cameron Bancroft     88(119b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            7(5b 1X4)

42.1  Coult'Nile to Voges, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
42.2  Coult'Nile to Voges, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Adam Voges             11 (7b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Coult'Nile

42.3  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Ross Taylor
42.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS230/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  8.0-0-38-2
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Cameron Bancroft     92(121b 3X4 4X6)


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Voges could add only 11 to his tally today. He was understandably looking for quick runs at this stage and missed a straight one from Coulter-Nile that would have gone on to hit the stumps.


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43.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Lee to Bancroft, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Cameron Bancroft has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
43.5  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS244/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Brett Lee            9.0-0-61-1
         Cameron Bancroft    106(127b 3X4 6X6)
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)


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Bancroft then took Lee to the cleaners in the 44th over with consecutive sixes to bring up his century in style. It was his first century in the ELA and that too in his debut season. The future of Australian batsmanship looks to be in safe hands.


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44.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.2  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
44.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
44.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS248/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  9.0-0-42-2
         Ross Taylor           3(5b)
         Cameron Bancroft    109(130b 3X4 6X6)

45.1  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.3  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.4  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
45.5  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cameron Bancroft
45.6  Lee to Bancroft, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lee. Bancroft didnt have a clue

         Cameron Bancroft       120 (135b 4X4 7X6)
         b. Lee

      Brett Lee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS262/4
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Brett Lee            10.0-0-75-2
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Ross Taylor           4(6b)


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Lee finally had his revenge by bowling Bancroft off the very last ball of his ELA career. The latter walked off to the crowd's applause with 120 to his name, after having hit 4 fours and as many as 7 sixes during his stay. Lee's final bowling figures read 10-0-75-2, still a poor return for one of the greatest fast bowlers of this generation despite that last bit of brilliance.


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46.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Coult'Nile to Hasan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
46.4  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
      The end to a good spell from Nathan Coulter-Nile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS265/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0-0-44-2
         Ross Taylor           5(10b)
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(3b)

47.1  Watson to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.2  Watson to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3  Watson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
47.4  Watson to Hasan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shakib Al Hasan        1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.5  Watson to Christian, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.6  Watson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS273/5
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-1
         Daniel Christian      6(2b 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           6(12b)

48.1  Richardson to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
48.2  Richardson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Richardson to Christian, legbye, Left alone by Daniel Christian
48.4  Richardson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Richardson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            7 (15b)
         b. Richardson

48.5  Richardson to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Richardson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS276/6
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kane Richardson      7.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Christian      6(4b 1X6)
         James Faulkner        1(1b)

49.1  Watson to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

49.2  Watson to Johnson, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
49.3  Watson to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
49.4  Watson to Johnson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Watson to Christian, FOUR, Daniel Christian is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.6  Watson to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)


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Timely breakthroughs from Shane Watson and Kane Richardson eventually kept Queensland below a total of 300. Nonetheless, they finished with a very competitive 287 which is always difficult to chase under tense situations such as league finals.


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         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cameron Bancroft†                  b. Lee         120   135    4    7   88.9%
Michael Klinger     c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile   69    70    7    2   98.6%
Moises Henriques    c. Root        b. Lee          39    64    4    0   60.9%
Adam Voges*         lbw            b. Coult'Nile   11     7    2    0  157.1%
Ross Taylor                        b. Richardson    7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shakib Al Hasan     lbw            b. Watson        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Christian    not out                        10     6    1    1  166.7%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. Watson        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         7     3    1    0  233.3%
Dale Steyn                              
James Anderson                          

Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.74      Extras:  22

                                     -X-


SYDNEY ROOSTERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Brett Lee            10.0      0      75      2      7.50     3      3
Trent Boult          10.0      0      51      0      5.10     1      0
Clint McKay          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     1      0
Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0      0      44      2      4.40     2      0
Kane Richardson       7.0      0      40      1      5.71     0      2
Shane Watson          3.0      0      25      2      8.33     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0


Total: 287/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.74      Extras: 22

                                     -X-


QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Bancroft    M Klinger    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      122 (126)
C Bancroft    Henriques    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    79 (114)
C Bancroft    A Voges      þþþþþþ                                    23 (14)
C Bancroft    R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþ                                38 (22)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þ                                          5 (10)
Christian     R Taylor     þþ                                         8 (6)
Christian     J Faulkner   þ                                          1 (3)
Christian     M Johnson    þþþ                                       11 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    122/1     201/2     224/3     262/4     267/5
                        275/6     276/7                          


Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.74     Extras:  22

                                     -X-


Sydney Roosters need 288 to win off 50 overs.


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SYDNEY ROOSTERS innings
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0.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
0.2  Anderson to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
0.5  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Johnson saved a certain boundary
0.6  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS       6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          3(4b)
         Virat Kohli           3(2b)

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1.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
1.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
1.3  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
1.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli           5(4b)
         Shane Watson          5(8b)


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The standard of catching in this match didn't improve. Virat Kohli was dropped on 4 by Mitchell Johnson off Dale Steyn.


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2.1  Johnson to Watson, wide, Mitchell Johnson bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Johnson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
2.3  Johnson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
2.4  Johnson to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli  
2.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
2.6  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      18/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.74)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-8-0
         Virat Kohli          10(8b 1X4)
         Shane Watson          7(11b)

3.1  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli  
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.3  Steyn to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
3.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Steyn to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      26/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          15(11b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          9(14b)

4.1  Faulkner to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
4.3  Faulkner to Watson, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
4.4  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
4.5  Faulkner to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
4.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      30/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.73)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         12(18b)
         Virat Kohli          16(13b 2X4)

5.1  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
5.4  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson
5.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      32/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-14-0
         Virat Kohli          17(18b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         13(19b)

6.1  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
6.2  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
6.4  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Anderson to Watson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
6.6  Anderson to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.81)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-11-0
         Shane Watson         14(21b)
         Virat Kohli          21(22b 2X4)

7.1  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
7.2  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
7.3  Faulkner to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
7.4  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
7.5  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
7.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      47/0
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  5.74)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         18(25b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          25(24b 3X4)

8.1  Hasan to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
8.3  Hasan to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
8.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
8.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
8.6  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      51/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli          28(28b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         19(27b 1X4)


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Queensland continued to let their chances slip.


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9.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
9.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
9.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli  
9.6  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      53/0
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         20(32b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          29(29b 3X4)

10.1  Anderson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
10.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
10.4  Anderson to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Anderson to Kohli, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
10.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      59/0
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  5.87)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-16-0
         Virat Kohli          30(31b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         24(36b 1X4)

11.1  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
11.3  Faulkner to Watson, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
11.4  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
11.6  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      68/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          34(35b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         28(38b 2X4)

12.1  Johnson to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
12.2  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
12.3  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.4  Johnson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.6  Johnson to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
12.6  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 13  (17 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      85/0
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  5.49)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         37(43b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          41(37b 5X4)

13.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson
13.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn  
13.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.4  Steyn to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
13.6  Steyn to Watson, FOUR, Dale Steyn cant belive it

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      94/0
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          43(39b 5X4)

14.1  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.2  Anderson to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
14.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
14.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
14.5  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.6  Anderson to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Thats another fifty for Virat Kohli  

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.93   R/R Req:  5.26)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-26-0
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)


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By now, runs were coming quite easily for both Virat Kohli and Shane Watson. The former brought up his half-century and the 100-run partnership for the first wicket with a big hit off James Anderson.


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15.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
15.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
15.6  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(53b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)

16.1  Christian to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
16.2  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
16.3  Christian to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
16.4  Christian to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.4  Christian to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.5  Christian to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
16.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     110/0
         (R/R:  6.47   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Daniel Christian     1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         47(58b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          55(47b 6X4 1X6)

17.1  Hasan to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
17.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
17.3  Hasan to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Shane Watson
17.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
17.5  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
17.6  Hasan to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     118/0
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         52(63b 6X4)
         Virat Kohli          57(49b 6X4 1X6)


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Shane Watson too had fifty in the 18th over when he cover drove Shakib Al Hasan to the boundary.


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18.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.2  Johnson to Kohli, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Virat Kohli            57 (51b 6X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnson

18.3  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total
18.4  Johnson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
18.5  Johnson to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.5  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
18.6  Johnson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Shane Watson

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     122/1
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-29-1
         Shane Watson         53(66b 6X4)
         Joe Root              2(2b)


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But Mitchell Johnson finally broke through for Queensland. He managed to get the better of Virat Kohli just like he did in their previous encounter at the 2015 World Cup semi-final.


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19.1  Hasan to Root, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
19.3  Hasan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.5  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
19.6  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.6  Hasan to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     127/1
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-17-0
         Joe Root              3(3b)
         Shane Watson         56(72b 6X4)

20.1  Christian to Watson, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
20.2  Christian to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
20.3  Christian to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
20.4  Christian to Root, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
20.5  Christian to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     133/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Daniel Christian     2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)
         Joe Root              8(6b 1X4)

21.1  Steyn to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Steyn to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
21.4  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
21.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     139/1
         (R/R:  6.32   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-1-31-0
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)


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The new to the crease Joe Root didn't take too long to get his innings underway.


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22.1  Christian to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Christian to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.3  Christian to Watson, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Watson cant belive it

         Shane Watson           61 (78b 7X4)
         b. Christian


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Watson then dragged on off Dan Christian and was forced to depart for a well made 61. He had done his job by getting Sydney off to a very good start in pursuit of 288. It was now up to their two most prolific batsmen of the season who had just joined hands at the crease.


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22.4  Christian to Smith, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Christian. Smith didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Steven Smith           0 (1b)
         b. Christian


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Wait, WHAT?!!

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Dan Christian and the entire Queensland team erupted in delight as he got one to sneak in between bat and pad to knock over Steven Smith for a golden duck. What a way to go.


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22.5  Christian to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
22.6  Christian to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     143/3
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Daniel Christian     3.0-0-16-2
         Michael Clarke        0(2b)
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)

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23.1  Anderson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke
23.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
23.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
23.4  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  Anderson to Clarke, two runs,
23.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     146/3
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  5.46)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-29-0
         Michael Clarke        2(7b)
         Joe Root             15(13b 1X4 1X6)

24.1  Johnson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
24.2  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
24.3  Johnson to Clarke, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson
24.4  Johnson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
24.6  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     149/3
         (R/R:  5.96   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-31-1
         Michael Clarke        2(8b)
         Joe Root             17(18b 1X4 1X6)

25.1  Hasan to Root, two runs, Overthrow by Faulkner instead of 1 they get 2
25.2  Hasan to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
25.4  Hasan to Root, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
25.5  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke
25.6  Hasan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     157/3
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             24(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke        3(9b)

26.1  Johnson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Johnson to Clarke, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.3  Johnson to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root    
26.4  Johnson to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
26.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
26.6  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/3
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-40-1
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke        6(12b)


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Joe Root continued to take on Queensland's fast bowlers. Johnson wasn't having the best of days despite that Kohli dismissal.


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27.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
27.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
27.4  Anderson to Clarke, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Clarke cant belive it

         Michael Clarke         6 (16b)
         b. Anderson

27.5  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/4
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  5.55)
         James Anderson       6.0-0-29-1
         MS Dhoni              0(2b)
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)


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Sydney suffered another setback in the next over when skipper Michael Clarke was bowled by James Anderson in a manner not too dissimilar from that famed delivery he received during the 2013 Ashes. Clarke being somewhat past his prime now couldn't do much about it.


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28.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.2  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.3  Hasan to Root, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
28.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
28.5  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root    
28.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     168/4
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-27-0
         Joe Root             31(30b 2X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              1(4b)

29.1  Faulkner to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.2  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner
29.4  Faulkner to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
29.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     173/4
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  5.75)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             35(35b 3X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              2(5b)

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30.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson  
30.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
30.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root      
30.4  Anderson to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
30.5  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.6  Anderson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     178/4
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Anderson       7.0-1-34-1
         Joe Root             39(38b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              3(8b)

31.1  Hasan to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
31.2  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
31.4  Hasan to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Hasan to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
31.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     183/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Shakib Al Hasan      6.0-0-32-0
         Joe Root             39(42b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              8(10b 1X4)

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32.1  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
32.2  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
32.3  Johnson to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
32.4  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
32.5  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     190/4
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-47-1
         Joe Root             40(43b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             14(15b 2X4)


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Joe Root and MS Dhoni carefully brought Sydney within a 100 runs from victory.


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33.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root      
33.4  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Anderson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     192/4
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.00)
         James Anderson       8.0-1-36-1
         MS Dhoni             15(19b 2X4)
         Joe Root             41(45b 4X4 2X6)

34.1  Johnson to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
34.2  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.4  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.5  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root      
34.6  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     199/4
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Mitchell Johnson     7.0-0-54-1
         MS Dhoni             16(22b 2X4)
         Joe Root             47(48b 5X4 2X6)

35.1  Steyn to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
35.2  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
35.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Steyn to Root, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni      
35.5  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
35.6  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     200/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Dale Steyn           8.0-1-32-0
         MS Dhoni             16(24b 2X4)
         Joe Root             48(52b 5X4 2X6)

36.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Hasan to Root, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
36.3  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no ball, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.5  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     203/4
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req:  6.54)
         Shakib Al Hasan      7.0-0-35-0
         Joe Root             49(54b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             17(28b 2X4)


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Dale Steyn ended up grassing Root on 48 much to Sydney's relief. A wicket here would have left their long tail exposed.


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37.1  Steyn to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
37.2  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Steyn to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
      The crowd cheers for Joe Root's fifty
37.4  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
37.5  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root      
37.6  Steyn to Root, three runs, Great work by Bancroft saved a certain boundary

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     213/4
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Dale Steyn           9.0-1-42-0
         MS Dhoni             23(32b 3X4)
         Joe Root             53(56b 5X4 2X6)


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Root went on to bring up his half-century in the next over. But his job was far from complete.


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38.1  Anderson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Anderson to Root, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
38.4  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
38.6  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root      

         End of over 39  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     223/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.91)
         James Anderson       9.0-1-46-1
         Joe Root             54(58b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             32(36b 5X4)

39.1  Hasan to Dhoni, OUT, Adam Voges takes an easy catch to dismiss MS Dhoni

         MS Dhoni               32 (37b 5X4)
         c. Voges       b. Hasan

39.2  Hasan to Lee, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root      
39.3  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Brett Lee      
39.4  Hasan to Lee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
39.5  Hasan to Lee, no run, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile
39.6  Hasan to Lee, legbye, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     226/5
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.20)
         Shakib Al Hasan      8.0-0-37-1
         Joe Root             55(59b 5X4 2X6)
         Brett Lee             1(4b)


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But just when things were looking good for Sydney, Dhoni miscued an attempted drive to the Queensland skipper Adam Voges at cover. Sydney had now lost half their side and their long tail was exposed. Only one specialist batsman still stands between Queensland and victory.


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40.1  Steyn to Lee, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.2  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Steyn to Root, one run, That is very well run by Brett Lee        
40.4  Steyn to Lee, one run, Great cooperation between Brett Lee and Joe Root        
40.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
40.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Dale Steyn

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     231/5
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Dale Steyn           10.0-1-47-0
         Joe Root             56(63b 5X4 2X6)
         Brett Lee             5(6b)


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Dale Steyn finished a wicketless spell with a tight over. 57 required off 54 balls..


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41.1  Faulkner to Lee, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.2  Faulkner to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.4  Faulkner to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner    

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     240/5
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  6.00)
         James Faulkner       5.0-0-34-0
         Joe Root             62(68b 5X4 3X6)
         Brett Lee             8(7b)


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Root brought the equation back down to a run-a-ball by hitting Faulkner for a six over deep square leg. 48 required off 48..


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42.1  Johnson to Lee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Johnson to Lee, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
42.2  Johnson to Lee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Johnson to Lee, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Brett Lee              8 (11b)
         lbw            b. Johnson

42.4  Johnson to Coult'Nile, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.5  Johnson to Coult'Nile, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root        
42.6  Johnson to Root, three runs, Great work by Bancroft saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     245/6
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Mitchell Johnson     8.0-0-59-2
         Nathan Coulter-Nile   1(2b)
         Joe Root             65(69b 5X4 3X6)


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Johnson put the pressure right back on Sydney by dismissing Brett Lee in the 43rd over. Sydney were six down needing another 43 off 42 balls as Lee walked off the cricket field for the final time in professional cricket.


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43.1  Anderson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Anderson to Root, one run, One more to the total
43.3  Anderson to Coult'Nile, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
43.4  Anderson to Coult'Nile, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Anderson to Coult'Nile, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile is one of the best batsmen in the world
43.6  Anderson to Coult'Nile, one run, Great cooperation between Nathan Coulter-Nile and Joe Root        
      James Andersonends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     255/6
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  5.50)
         James Anderson       10.0-1-56-1
         Joe Root             66(71b 5X4 3X6)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10(6b 2X4)


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The new batsman Nathan Coulter-Nile hit James Anderson for a couple of boundaries in the final over of his spell. Another 33 needed off 36 balls. Very achievable.


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44.1  Hasan to Coult'Nile, OUT, Adam Voges takes an easy catch to dismiss Nathan Coulter-Nile

         Nathan Coulter-Nile    10 (7b 2X4)
         c. Voges       b. Hasan

44.2  Hasan to Richardson, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root        
44.3  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Kane Richardson  
44.4  Hasan to Richardson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
44.5  Hasan to Richardson, no run, Kane Richardson missed that one by a mile
44.6  Hasan to Richardson, legbye, Kane Richardson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     258/7
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      9.0-0-39-2
         Joe Root             67(72b 5X4 3X6)
         Kane Richardson       1(4b)


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But Coulter-Nile threw it away in the next over with a needless slog off Shakib Al Hasan. Sydney were seven down needing another 30 off 30 balls. Advantage Queensland again?


Players yet to bat: 10 :bwl: Trent Boult, 11 :bwl: Clint McKay
Bowling options remaining: :bwl: Mitchell Johnson (8-0-59-2), :bwl: Shakib Al Hasan (9-0-39-2), :ar: James Faulkner (5-0-34-0), :ar: Dan Christian (3-0-16-2), :ar: Moises Henriques (has not bowled), :ar: Adam Voges (has not bowled)

Sydney Roosters need 30 runs to win off 30 balls with 3 wickets remaining.

@Guesty98 @Sami Kumar @Simon @Umair2000
 
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Elite League: Australia Season VI
Final

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at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Toss: Queensland Firebirds won the toss and chose to bat


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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS innings

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0.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, wide, Brett Lee bowling a very wayward one
0.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
0.3  Lee to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
0.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Brett Lee            1.0-0-3-0
         Cameron Bancroft      1(5b)
         Michael Klinger       1(2b)

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1.1  Boult to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
1.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
1.3  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
1.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Klinger
1.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
1.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)
         Michael Klinger       7(6b 1X4)

2.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
2.3  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Clint McKay, deserving this punishment
2.4  McKay to Klinger, wide, Clint McKay bowling a very wayward one
2.4  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
2.6  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 19/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Clint McKay          1.0-0-9-0
         Michael Klinger      15(13b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      2(7b)

3.1  Boult to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
3.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
3.3  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
3.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
3.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-11-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      16(14b 3X4)

4.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
4.2  McKay to Klinger, two runs,
4.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
4.4  McKay to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
4.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
4.6  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Clint McKay          2.0-0-12-0
         Cameron Bancroft      5(12b)
         Michael Klinger      19(20b 3X4)

5.1  Lee to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Lee to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee
5.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Lee to Klinger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.6  Lee to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 28/0
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Brett Lee            2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      20(24b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      6(14b)

6.1  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
6.2  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
6.4  Boult to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Boult to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-19-0
         Michael Klinger      26(27b 4X4)
         Cameron Bancroft      8(17b)

7.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
7.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger
7.3  McKay to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
7.4  McKay to Klinger, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Michael Klinger
7.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
7.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Clint McKay          3.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(20b)
         Michael Klinger      33(30b 4X4 1X6)

8.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
8.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
8.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
8.5  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
8.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  1.0-0-7-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(21b)
         Michael Klinger      40(35b 4X4 2X6)


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Michael Klinger cashed in on some wayward bowling from Sydney's bowlers during the first ten.


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9.1  Boult to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
9.2  Boult to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
9.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Boult to Bancroft, legbye, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
9.5  Boult to Klinger, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Boult to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Cameron Bancroft      9(22b)
         Michael Klinger      41(40b 4X4 2X6)

10.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
10.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
10.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
10.5  McKay to Klinger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  McKay to Klinger, FOUR, Clint McKay cant belive it

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 61/0
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Clint McKay          4.0-0-26-0
         Michael Klinger      46(44b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     10(24b)

11.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger
11.2  Richardson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
11.3  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
11.5  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Michael Klinger

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Kane Richardson      1.0-0-5-0
         Michael Klinger      48(47b 5X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     13(27b)

12.1  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cameron Bancroft
12.2  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3  Lee to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Michael Klinger's fifty
12.4  Lee to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
12.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
12.6  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 13  (16 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 82/0
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Brett Lee            3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      53(49b 6X4 2X6)


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Klinger then brought up his fifty off 48 deliveries. Cameron Bancroft at the other end finally got going with a boundary off the veteran Brett Lee. One ball later, he was dropped at third man by Trent Boult. To add insult to injury, he smashed the last ball of the over for six.


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13.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
13.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
13.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, FOUR, Michael Klinger is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 88/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  2.0-0-13-0
         Cameron Bancroft     24(34b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      58(53b 7X4 2X6)

14.1  Watson to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
14.2  Watson to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
14.3  Watson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Lee allows yet another run
14.4  Watson to Klinger, no run, Michael Klinger missed that one by a mile
14.5  Watson to Klinger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Watson to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! Richardson made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 94/0
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Michael Klinger      62(56b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     26(37b 1X4 1X6)

15.1  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Boult to Klinger, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
15.4  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
15.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 96/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     27(42b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      62(57b 7X4 2X6)

16.1  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
16.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
16.4  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger
16.5  McKay to Klinger, one run, One more to the total
16.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 99/0
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Clint McKay          5.0-0-29-0
         Cameron Bancroft     28(46b 1X4 1X6)
         Michael Klinger      64(59b 7X4 2X6)

17.1  Richardson to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
17.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
17.3  Richardson to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  Richardson to Klinger, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
17.6  Richardson to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS110/0
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Kane Richardson      2.0-0-16-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      66(61b 7X4 2X6)

18.1  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
18.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
18.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
18.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
18.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
18.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  3.0-0-14-0
         Cameron Bancroft     37(53b 1X4 2X6)
         Michael Klinger      67(64b 7X4 2X6)

19.1  McKay to Klinger, no run, Defensively played by Michael Klinger
19.2  McKay to Klinger, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
19.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
19.4  McKay to Bancroft, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Cameron Bancroft
19.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived
19.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS119/0
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Clint McKay          6.0-0-37-0
         Michael Klinger      68(66b 7X4 2X6)
         Cameron Bancroft     44(57b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft continued to make the Roosters pay for his reprieve as the two openers put up 100 on board for the first wicket. A very good start indeed.


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20.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, Left alone by Michael Klinger
20.3  Coult'Nile to Klinger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
20.4  Coult'Nile to Klinger, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Klinger and Cameron Bancroft
20.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Coult'Nile to Klinger, OUT, Shane Watson takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Klinger

         Michael Klinger        69 (70b 7X4 2X6)
         c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile


         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS122/1
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  4.0-0-16-1
         Moises Henriques      0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     45(59b 1X4 3X6)


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Queensland finally lost their first wicket in the 21st over with Klinger top-edging Coulter-Nile into Shane Watson's safe pair of hands.


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21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
21.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
21.3  Richardson to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
21.4  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
21.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
21.6  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Kane Richardson      3.0-0-21-0
         Cameron Bancroft     47(62b 1X4 3X6)
         Moises Henriques      2(3b)

22.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.3  Boult to Henriques, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Trent Boult, giving that a wide
22.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
22.4  Boult to Henriques, one run, Great cooperation between Moises Henriques and Cameron Bancroft
22.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
22.6  Boult to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS130/1
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      3(8b)
         Cameron Bancroft     48(64b 1X4 3X6)

23.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, two runs,
      Thats another fifty for Cameron Bancroft
23.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
23.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
23.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS133/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  5.0-0-18-1
         Moises Henriques      3(9b)
         Cameron Bancroft     50(69b 1X4 3X6)


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Bancroft also had fifty to his name. His was slightly more studious than Klinger's, coming off 65 balls.


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24.1  Lee to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
24.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
24.4  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
24.6  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Brett Lee            4.0-0-26-0
         Moises Henriques      4(12b)
         Cameron Bancroft     54(72b 1X4 3X6)

25.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run
25.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
25.3  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Boult to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Boult to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques

         End of over 26  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS149/1
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-35-0
         Moises Henriques      7(15b)
         Cameron Bancroft     62(75b 1X4 4X6)

26.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
26.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
26.3  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
26.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
26.5  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS150/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Clint McKay          7.0-0-38-0
         Moises Henriques      7(18b)
         Cameron Bancroft     63(78b 1X4 4X6)

27.1  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques missed that one by a mile
27.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
27.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
27.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Richardson
27.6  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS153/1
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Kane Richardson      4.0-0-24-0
         Moises Henriques      8(21b)
         Cameron Bancroft     65(81b 1X4 4X6)

28.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
28.2  McKay to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  McKay to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
28.5  McKay to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
28.6  McKay to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS156/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Clint McKay          8.0-0-41-0
         Moises Henriques      9(24b)
         Cameron Bancroft     67(84b 1X4 4X6)

29.1  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
29.2  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
29.3  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Coult'Nile to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
29.6  Coult'Nile to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Coult'Nile allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS158/1
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  6.0-0-20-1
         Cameron Bancroft     68(86b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(28b)

30.1  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  McKay to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  McKay to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  McKay to Henriques, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
30.6  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS159/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Clint McKay          9.0-0-41-0
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     10(33b)


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The runs had come to a halt for the next few overs with Moises Henriques taking his time to settle. He'll need to get on with it sooner rather than later.


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31.1  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moises Henriques
31.2  Boult to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
31.4  Boult to Henriques, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
31.5  Boult to Henriques, no run, Moises Henriques was completely deceived
31.6  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS163/1
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-39-0
         Moises Henriques     14(39b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     68(87b 1X4 4X6)

32.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
32.2  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.3  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Richardson to Henriques, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
32.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Richardson to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS166/1
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Kane Richardson      5.0-0-27-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     70(90b 1X4 4X6)

33.1  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.2  McKay to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
33.3  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
33.4  McKay to Bancroft, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay
33.5  McKay to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
33.6  McKay to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Moises Henriques
      The end to a good spell from Clint McKay

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS167/1
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Clint McKay          10.0-0-42-0
         Moises Henriques     15(42b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     71(96b 1X4 4X6)

34.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
34.3  Lee to Bancroft, one run, Dropped! McKay made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.5  Lee to Henriques, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.6  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS171/1
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Brett Lee            5.0-0-30-0
         Moises Henriques     16(46b 1X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     73(98b 1X4 4X6)


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Luck continued to elude Brett Lee playing the final match of his ELA career as another chance went down off his bowling. It was Bancroft once again who was reprieved.


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35.1  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
35.2  Boult to Henriques, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
35.3  Boult to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Boult to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
35.5  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS177/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-45-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(101b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     21(49b 1X4)

36.1  Lee to Henriques, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Lee to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
36.3  Lee to Henriques, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lee
36.4  Lee to Henriques, no run, Defensively played by Moises Henriques
36.5  Lee to Henriques, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
36.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS178/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Brett Lee            6.0-0-31-0
         Cameron Bancroft     74(102b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     22(54b 1X4)

37.1  Boult to Henriques, no run, Left alone by Moises Henriques
37.2  Boult to Henriques, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Boult to Bancroft, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Boult to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
37.5  Boult to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Boult to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
      Trent Boultends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS185/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Trent Boult          10.0-0-51-0
         Cameron Bancroft     75(104b 1X4 4X6)
         Moises Henriques     27(58b 2X4)

38.1  Coult'Nile to Henriques, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
38.2  Coult'Nile to Henriques, three runs, Great work by Lee saved a certain boundary
38.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS193/1
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  7.0-0-28-1
         Moises Henriques     34(60b 3X4)
         Cameron Bancroft     76(108b 1X4 4X6)

39.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
39.2  Lee to Henriques, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Defensively played by Cameron Bancroft
39.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, That is very well run by Moises Henriques
39.5  Lee to Henriques, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.5  Lee to Henriques, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brett Lee, deserving this punishment
39.6  Lee to Henriques, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root

         Moises Henriques       39 (64b 4X4)
         c. Root        b. Lee


         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS201/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Brett Lee            7.0-0-39-1
         Adam Voges            0(0b)
         Cameron Bancroft     78(111b 1X4 4X6)


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That finally changed in the 40th over when he dismissed Henriques, who was starting to find the middle. Next in was the Queensland skipper Adam Voges, a man sitting second on top of the run charts for this season with 475 runs at 52.78.


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40.1  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
40.2  Richardson to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Kane Richardson cant belive it
40.4  Richardson to Bancroft, FOUR, Cameron Bancroft is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges
40.5  Richardson to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges
40.6  Richardson to Voges, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS212/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Kane Richardson      6.0-0-38-0
         Cameron Bancroft     87(116b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            1(1b)

41.1  Lee to Voges, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Voges
41.2  Lee to Voges, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
41.4  Lee to Bancroft, one run, One more to the total
41.5  Lee to Voges, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Lee to Voges, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
41.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS220/2
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Brett Lee            8.0-0-47-1
         Cameron Bancroft     88(119b 3X4 4X6)
         Adam Voges            7(5b 1X4)

42.1  Coult'Nile to Voges, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile cant belive it
42.2  Coult'Nile to Voges, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Adam Voges             11 (7b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Coult'Nile

42.3  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, one run, Great cooperation between Cameron Bancroft and Ross Taylor
42.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Cameron Bancroft
42.6  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (10 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS230/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  8.0-0-38-2
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Cameron Bancroft     92(121b 3X4 4X6)


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Voges could add only 11 to his tally today. He was understandably looking for quick runs at this stage and missed a straight one from Coulter-Nile that would have gone on to hit the stumps.


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43.1  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Lee to Bancroft, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.4  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Cameron Bancroft has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
43.5  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Lee to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS244/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Brett Lee            9.0-0-61-1
         Cameron Bancroft    106(127b 3X4 6X6)
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)


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Bancroft then took Lee to the cleaners in the 44th over with consecutive sixes to bring up his century in style. It was his first century in the ELA and that too in his debut season. The future of Australian batsmanship looks to be in safe hands.


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44.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.2  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
44.3  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, no run, Cameron Bancroft missed that one by a mile
44.5  Coult'Nile to Bancroft, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS248/3
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  9.0-0-42-2
         Ross Taylor           3(5b)
         Cameron Bancroft    109(130b 3X4 6X6)

45.1  Lee to Bancroft, no ball, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.1  Lee to Bancroft, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.2  Lee to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Richardson allows yet another run
45.3  Lee to Bancroft, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
45.4  Lee to Bancroft, no run, Left alone by Cameron Bancroft
45.5  Lee to Bancroft, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cameron Bancroft
45.6  Lee to Bancroft, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lee. Bancroft didnt have a clue

         Cameron Bancroft       120 (135b 4X4 7X6)
         b. Lee

      Brett Lee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (14 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS262/4
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Brett Lee            10.0-0-75-2
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Ross Taylor           4(6b)


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Lee finally had his revenge by bowling Bancroft off the very last ball of his ELA career. The latter walked off to the crowd's applause with 120 to his name, after having hit 4 fours and as many as 7 sixes during his stay. Lee's final bowling figures read 10-0-75-2, still a poor return for one of the greatest fast bowlers of this generation despite that last bit of brilliance.


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46.1  Coult'Nile to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
46.2  Coult'Nile to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Coult'Nile to Hasan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Coult'Nile
46.4  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Coult'Nile to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
      The end to a good spell from Nathan Coulter-Nile

         End of over 47  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS265/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0-0-44-2
         Ross Taylor           5(10b)
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(3b)

47.1  Watson to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
47.2  Watson to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3  Watson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
47.4  Watson to Hasan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shakib Al Hasan        1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Watson

47.5  Watson to Christian, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.6  Watson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS273/5
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-1
         Daniel Christian      6(2b 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           6(12b)

48.1  Richardson to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
48.2  Richardson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Richardson to Christian, legbye, Left alone by Daniel Christian
48.4  Richardson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Richardson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            7 (15b)
         b. Richardson

48.5  Richardson to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Richardson to Christian, no run, Left alone by Daniel Christian

         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS276/6
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kane Richardson      7.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Christian      6(4b 1X6)
         James Faulkner        1(1b)

49.1  Watson to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Watson

49.2  Watson to Johnson, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
49.3  Watson to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
49.4  Watson to Johnson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Watson to Christian, FOUR, Daniel Christian is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.6  Watson to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)


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Timely breakthroughs from Shane Watson and Kane Richardson eventually kept Queensland below a total of 300. Nonetheless, they finished with a very competitive 287 which is always difficult to chase under tense situations such as league finals.


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         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS287/7 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          3.0-0-25-2
         Daniel Christian     10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Mitchell Johnson      7(3b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cameron Bancroft†                  b. Lee         120   135    4    7   88.9%
Michael Klinger     c. Watson      b. Coult'Nile   69    70    7    2   98.6%
Moises Henriques    c. Root        b. Lee          39    64    4    0   60.9%
Adam Voges*         lbw            b. Coult'Nile   11     7    2    0  157.1%
Ross Taylor                        b. Richardson    7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shakib Al Hasan     lbw            b. Watson        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Christian    not out                        10     6    1    1  166.7%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. Watson        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         7     3    1    0  233.3%
Dale Steyn                            
James Anderson                        

Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.74      Extras:  22

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SYDNEY ROOSTERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Brett Lee            10.0      0      75      2      7.50     3      3
Trent Boult          10.0      0      51      0      5.10     1      0
Clint McKay          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     1      0
Nathan Coulter-Nile  10.0      0      44      2      4.40     2      0
Kane Richardson       7.0      0      40      1      5.71     0      2
Shane Watson          3.0      0      25      2      8.33     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0


Total: 287/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.74      Extras: 22

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QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Bancroft    M Klinger    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      122 (126)
C Bancroft    Henriques    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    79 (114)
C Bancroft    A Voges      þþþþþþ                                    23 (14)
C Bancroft    R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþ                                38 (22)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þ                                          5 (10)
Christian     R Taylor     þþ                                         8 (6)
Christian     J Faulkner   þ                                          1 (3)
Christian     M Johnson    þþþ                                       11 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    122/1     201/2     224/3     262/4     267/5
                        275/6     276/7                        


Total:  287/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.74     Extras:  22

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Sydney Roosters need 288 to win off 50 overs.


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SYDNEY ROOSTERS innings
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0.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
0.2  Anderson to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
0.5  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Johnson saved a certain boundary
0.6  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS       6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson          3(4b)
         Virat Kohli           3(2b)

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1.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
1.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
1.3  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
1.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli           5(4b)
         Shane Watson          5(8b)


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The standard of catching in this match didn't improve. Virat Kohli was dropped on 4 by Mitchell Johnson off Dale Steyn.


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2.1  Johnson to Watson, wide, Mitchell Johnson bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Johnson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
2.3  Johnson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
2.4  Johnson to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli
2.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
2.6  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      18/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.74)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-8-0
         Virat Kohli          10(8b 1X4)
         Shane Watson          7(11b)

3.1  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Steyn to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.3  Steyn to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
3.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Steyn to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      26/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          15(11b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          9(14b)

4.1  Faulkner to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
4.3  Faulkner to Watson, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
4.4  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
4.5  Faulkner to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
4.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      30/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.73)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         12(18b)
         Virat Kohli          16(13b 2X4)

5.1  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
5.4  Steyn to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson
5.6  Steyn to Watson, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      32/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-14-0
         Virat Kohli          17(18b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         13(19b)

6.1  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
6.2  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
6.4  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Anderson to Watson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
6.6  Anderson to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.81)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-11-0
         Shane Watson         14(21b)
         Virat Kohli          21(22b 2X4)

7.1  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
7.2  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
7.3  Faulkner to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
7.4  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
7.5  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
7.6  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      47/0
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  5.74)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         18(25b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          25(24b 3X4)

8.1  Hasan to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
8.3  Hasan to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Christian saved a certain boundary
8.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
8.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Anderson made a big mess of that simple chance
8.6  Hasan to Kohli, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      51/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-4-0
         Virat Kohli          28(28b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         19(27b 1X4)


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Queensland continued to let their chances slip.


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9.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
9.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
9.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5  Steyn to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Virat Kohli
9.6  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      53/0
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         20(32b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          29(29b 3X4)

10.1  Anderson to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Bancroft allows yet another run
10.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
10.4  Anderson to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Anderson to Kohli, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
10.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      59/0
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  5.87)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-16-0
         Virat Kohli          30(31b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         24(36b 1X4)

11.1  Faulkner to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.2  Faulkner to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
11.3  Faulkner to Watson, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Cameron Bancroft didnt have a chance
11.4  Faulkner to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
11.6  Faulkner to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      68/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          34(35b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         28(38b 2X4)

12.1  Johnson to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
12.2  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
12.3  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.4  Johnson to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
12.6  Johnson to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
12.6  Johnson to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 13  (17 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      85/0
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  5.49)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         37(43b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          41(37b 5X4)

13.1  Steyn to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson
13.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn
13.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.4  Steyn to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Steyn to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
13.6  Steyn to Watson, FOUR, Dale Steyn cant belive it

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS      94/0
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          43(39b 5X4)

14.1  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.2  Anderson to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
14.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
14.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
14.5  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
14.6  Anderson to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Thats another fifty for Virat Kohli

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.93   R/R Req:  5.26)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-26-0
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         44(47b 5X4)


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By now, runs were coming quite easily for both Virat Kohli and Shane Watson. The former brought up his half-century and the 100-run partnership for the first wicket with a big hit off James Anderson.


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15.1  Steyn to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
15.2  Steyn to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
15.3  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
15.4  Steyn to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Steyn to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
15.6  Steyn to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     104/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         44(53b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          53(45b 6X4 1X6)

16.1  Christian to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
16.2  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
16.3  Christian to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
16.4  Christian to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.4  Christian to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.5  Christian to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
16.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     110/0
         (R/R:  6.47   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Daniel Christian     1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         47(58b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          55(47b 6X4 1X6)

17.1  Hasan to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
17.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived
17.3  Hasan to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Shane Watson
17.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
17.5  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.5  Hasan to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
17.6  Hasan to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Shane Watson

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     118/0
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         52(63b 6X4)
         Virat Kohli          57(49b 6X4 1X6)


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Shane Watson too had fifty in the 18th over when he cover drove Shakib Al Hasan to the boundary.


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18.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.2  Johnson to Kohli, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Virat Kohli            57 (51b 6X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnson

18.3  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total
18.4  Johnson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
18.5  Johnson to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.5  Johnson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run
18.6  Johnson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Shane Watson

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     122/1
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-29-1
         Shane Watson         53(66b 6X4)
         Joe Root              2(2b)


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But Mitchell Johnson finally broke through for Queensland. He managed to get the better of Virat Kohli just like he did in their previous encounter at the 2015 World Cup semi-final.


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19.1  Hasan to Root, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
19.3  Hasan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.4  Hasan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.5  Hasan to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
19.6  Hasan to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.6  Hasan to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     127/1
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-17-0
         Joe Root              3(3b)
         Shane Watson         56(72b 6X4)

20.1  Christian to Watson, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
20.2  Christian to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
20.3  Christian to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
20.4  Christian to Root, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson
20.5  Christian to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Christian to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     133/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Daniel Christian     2.0-0-12-0
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)
         Joe Root              8(6b 1X4)

21.1  Steyn to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Steyn to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
21.4  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
21.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     139/1
         (R/R:  6.32   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-1-31-0
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         57(75b 6X4)


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The new to the crease Joe Root didn't take too long to get his innings underway.


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22.1  Christian to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Christian to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.3  Christian to Watson, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Watson cant belive it

         Shane Watson           61 (78b 7X4)
         b. Christian


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Watson then dragged on off Dan Christian and was forced to depart for a well made 61. He had done his job by getting Sydney off to a very good start in pursuit of 288. It was now up to their two most prolific batsmen of the season who had just joined hands at the crease.


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22.4  Christian to Smith, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Christian. Smith didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Steven Smith           0 (1b)
         b. Christian


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Wait, WHAT?!!

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Dan Christian and the entire Queensland team erupted in delight as he got one to sneak in between bat and pad to knock over Steven Smith for a golden duck. What a way to go.


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22.5  Christian to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
22.6  Christian to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     143/3
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  5.37)
         Daniel Christian     3.0-0-16-2
         Michael Clarke        0(2b)
         Joe Root             14(12b 1X4 1X6)

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23.1  Anderson to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke
23.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
23.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
23.4  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  Anderson to Clarke, two runs,
23.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     146/3
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  5.46)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-29-0
         Michael Clarke        2(7b)
         Joe Root             15(13b 1X4 1X6)

24.1  Johnson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
24.2  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
24.3  Johnson to Clarke, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson
24.4  Johnson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
24.6  Johnson to Root, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     149/3
         (R/R:  5.96   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-31-1
         Michael Clarke        2(8b)
         Joe Root             17(18b 1X4 1X6)

25.1  Hasan to Root, two runs, Overthrow by Faulkner instead of 1 they get 2
25.2  Hasan to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
25.4  Hasan to Root, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
25.5  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Michael Clarke
25.6  Hasan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (8 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     157/3
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             24(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke        3(9b)

26.1  Johnson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Johnson to Clarke, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.3  Johnson to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root  
26.4  Johnson to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
26.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
26.6  Johnson to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/3
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-40-1
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke        6(12b)


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Joe Root continued to take on Queensland's fast bowlers. Johnson wasn't having the best of days despite that Kohli dismissal.


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27.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
27.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
27.4  Anderson to Clarke, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Clarke cant belive it

         Michael Clarke         6 (16b)
         b. Anderson

27.5  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     166/4
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  5.55)
         James Anderson       6.0-0-29-1
         MS Dhoni              0(2b)
         Joe Root             30(26b 2X4 2X6)


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Sydney suffered another setback in the next over when skipper Michael Clarke was bowled by James Anderson in a manner not too dissimilar from that famed delivery he received during the 2013 Ashes. Clarke being somewhat past his prime now couldn't do much about it.


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28.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.2  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
28.3  Hasan to Root, one run, The misfield by Voges allows yet another run
28.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
28.5  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root  
28.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     168/4
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-27-0
         Joe Root             31(30b 2X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              1(4b)

29.1  Faulkner to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.2  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner
29.4  Faulkner to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
29.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
29.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     173/4
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  5.75)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             35(35b 3X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              2(5b)

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30.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson
30.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
30.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root    
30.4  Anderson to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
30.5  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.6  Anderson to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     178/4
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  5.79)
         James Anderson       7.0-1-34-1
         Joe Root             39(38b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              3(8b)

31.1  Hasan to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
31.2  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Hasan to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
31.4  Hasan to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.5  Hasan to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
31.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     183/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Shakib Al Hasan      6.0-0-32-0
         Joe Root             39(42b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni              8(10b 1X4)

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32.1  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
32.2  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
32.3  Johnson to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
32.4  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
32.5  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     190/4
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-47-1
         Joe Root             40(43b 4X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             14(15b 2X4)


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Joe Root and MS Dhoni carefully brought Sydney within a 100 runs from victory.


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33.1  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.2  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.3  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root    
33.4  Anderson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Anderson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.6  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     192/4
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.00)
         James Anderson       8.0-1-36-1
         MS Dhoni             15(19b 2X4)
         Joe Root             41(45b 4X4 2X6)

34.1  Johnson to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
34.2  Johnson to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.4  Johnson to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.5  Johnson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root    
34.6  Johnson to Root, one run, The misfield by Henriques allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     199/4
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Mitchell Johnson     7.0-0-54-1
         MS Dhoni             16(22b 2X4)
         Joe Root             47(48b 5X4 2X6)

35.1  Steyn to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
35.2  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
35.3  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Steyn to Root, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni    
35.5  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
35.6  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     200/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Dale Steyn           8.0-1-32-0
         MS Dhoni             16(24b 2X4)
         Joe Root             48(52b 5X4 2X6)

36.1  Hasan to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Hasan to Root, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
36.3  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no ball, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.4  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
36.5  Hasan to Dhoni, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Hasan to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     203/4
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req:  6.54)
         Shakib Al Hasan      7.0-0-35-0
         Joe Root             49(54b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             17(28b 2X4)


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Dale Steyn ended up grassing Root on 48 much to Sydney's relief. A wicket here would have left their long tail exposed.


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37.1  Steyn to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
37.2  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Steyn to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
      The crowd cheers for Joe Root's fifty
37.4  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
37.5  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root    
37.6  Steyn to Root, three runs, Great work by Bancroft saved a certain boundary

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     213/4
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Dale Steyn           9.0-1-42-0
         MS Dhoni             23(32b 3X4)
         Joe Root             53(56b 5X4 2X6)


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Root went on to bring up his half-century in the next over. But his job was far from complete.


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38.1  Anderson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Anderson to Root, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
38.4  Anderson to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Anderson to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
38.6  Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Joe Root    

         End of over 39  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     223/4
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.91)
         James Anderson       9.0-1-46-1
         Joe Root             54(58b 5X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             32(36b 5X4)

39.1  Hasan to Dhoni, OUT, Adam Voges takes an easy catch to dismiss MS Dhoni

         MS Dhoni               32 (37b 5X4)
         c. Voges       b. Hasan

39.2  Hasan to Lee, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root    
39.3  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Brett Lee    
39.4  Hasan to Lee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
39.5  Hasan to Lee, no run, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile
39.6  Hasan to Lee, legbye, Brett Lee missed that one by a mile

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     226/5
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  6.20)
         Shakib Al Hasan      8.0-0-37-1
         Joe Root             55(59b 5X4 2X6)
         Brett Lee             1(4b)


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But just when things were looking good for Sydney, Dhoni miscued an attempted drive to the Queensland skipper Adam Voges at cover. Sydney had now lost half their side and their long tail was exposed. Only one specialist batsman still stands between Queensland and victory.


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40.1  Steyn to Lee, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.2  Steyn to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Steyn to Root, one run, That is very well run by Brett Lee      
40.4  Steyn to Lee, one run, Great cooperation between Brett Lee and Joe Root      
40.5  Steyn to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
40.6  Steyn to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Dale Steyn

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     231/5
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Dale Steyn           10.0-1-47-0
         Joe Root             56(63b 5X4 2X6)
         Brett Lee             5(6b)


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Dale Steyn finished a wicketless spell with a tight over. 57 required off 54 balls..


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41.1  Faulkner to Lee, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.2  Faulkner to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.3  Faulkner to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.4  Faulkner to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Faulkner to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.6  Faulkner to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner  

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     240/5
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  6.00)
         James Faulkner       5.0-0-34-0
         Joe Root             62(68b 5X4 3X6)
         Brett Lee             8(7b)


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Root brought the equation back down to a run-a-ball by hitting Faulkner for a six over deep square leg. 48 required off 48..


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42.1  Johnson to Lee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Johnson to Lee, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
42.2  Johnson to Lee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Johnson to Lee, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Brett Lee              8 (11b)
         lbw            b. Johnson

42.4  Johnson to Coult'Nile, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.5  Johnson to Coult'Nile, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root      
42.6  Johnson to Root, three runs, Great work by Bancroft saved a certain boundary

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     245/6
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Mitchell Johnson     8.0-0-59-2
         Nathan Coulter-Nile   1(2b)
         Joe Root             65(69b 5X4 3X6)


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Johnson put the pressure right back on Sydney by dismissing Brett Lee in the 43rd over. Sydney were six down needing another 43 off 42 balls as Lee walked off the cricket field for the final time in professional cricket.


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43.1  Anderson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Anderson to Root, one run, One more to the total
43.3  Anderson to Coult'Nile, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
43.4  Anderson to Coult'Nile, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Anderson to Coult'Nile, FOUR, Nathan Coulter-Nile is one of the best batsmen in the world
43.6  Anderson to Coult'Nile, one run, Great cooperation between Nathan Coulter-Nile and Joe Root      
      James Andersonends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (10 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     255/6
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  5.50)
         James Anderson       10.0-1-56-1
         Joe Root             66(71b 5X4 3X6)
         Nathan Coulter-Nile  10(6b 2X4)


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The new batsman Nathan Coulter-Nile hit James Anderson for a couple of boundaries in the final over of his spell. Another 33 needed off 36 balls. Very achievable.


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44.1  Hasan to Coult'Nile, OUT, Adam Voges takes an easy catch to dismiss Nathan Coulter-Nile

         Nathan Coulter-Nile    10 (7b 2X4)
         c. Voges       b. Hasan

44.2  Hasan to Richardson, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root      
44.3  Hasan to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Kane Richardson
44.4  Hasan to Richardson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft
44.5  Hasan to Richardson, no run, Kane Richardson missed that one by a mile
44.6  Hasan to Richardson, legbye, Kane Richardson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     258/7
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      9.0-0-39-2
         Joe Root             67(72b 5X4 3X6)
         Kane Richardson       1(4b)


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But Coulter-Nile threw it away in the next over with a needless slog off Shakib Al Hasan. Sydney were seven down needing another 30 off 30 balls. Advantage Queensland again?

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45.1  Johnson to Richardson, no run, Kane Richardson was completely deceived
45.2  Johnson to Richardson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Richardson
45.3  Johnson to Richardson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
45.4  Johnson to Richardson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson       
45.5  Johnson to Richardson, OUT, Cameron Bancroft takes an easy catch to dismiss Kane Richardson

         Kane Richardson        1 (9b)
         c. Bancroft    b. Johnson

45.6  Johnson to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 46  (0 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     258/8
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  7.50)
         Mitchell Johnson     9.0-0-59-3
         Trent Boult           0(1b)
         Joe Root             67(72b 5X4 3X6)


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Kane Richardson didn't stand much of a chance against a brute of a bouncer by Mitchell Johnson. The latter finished with a remarkable wicket maiden to double the pressure on Sydney as the required rate went past 7 for the first time in the match. They now needed another 30 off 24 balls.


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46.1  Hasan to Root, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
46.2  Hasan to Root, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.3  Hasan to Boult, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Trent Boult            0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Hasan

46.4  Hasan to McKay, no run, Left alone by Clint McKay
46.5  Hasan to McKay, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.6  Hasan to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      The end to a good spell from Shakib Al Hasan. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     264/9
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  8.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      10.0-0-44-3
         Joe Root             72(75b 5X4 3X6)
         Clint McKay           0(2b)


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Shakib Al Hasan trapped Boult plumb in front in the next over. It was all beginning to unravel very fast for Sydney. Joe Root batting at the other end on 72 could do nothing but look on in disappointment. It's now 24 needed off 18 balls.


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47.1  Johnson to McKay, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root           
47.2  Johnson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.3  Johnson to Root, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Joe Root
47.4  Johnson to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.5  Johnson to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.6  Johnson to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Mitchell Johnson finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     269/9
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  9.50)
         Mitchell Johnson     10.0-1-64-3
         Joe Root             76(80b 6X4 3X6)
         Clint McKay           1(3b)


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Luckily, Clint McKay managed to get Root back on strike for most of Johnson's final over which he saw off quite skillfully. Queensland had now bowled out all of their frontline bowling options in Steyn, Anderson, Johnson and Shakib. Nonetheless, the task at hand for Sydney's batsmen isn't by any means easier with them needing another 19 runs off 12 balls with just 1 wicket remaining.


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48.1  Christian to McKay, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Cameron Bancroft   
48.2  Christian to McKay, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Christian     
48.3  Christian to McKay, no run, Clint McKay was completely deceived
48.4  Christian to McKay, FOUR, Daniel Christian cant belive it
48.5  Christian to McKay, no run, Left alone by Clint McKay
48.6  Christian to McKay, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 49  (5 runs)
         SYDNEY ROOSTERS     274/9
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req: 14.00)
         Daniel Christian     4.0-0-21-2
         Joe Root             76(80b 6X4 3X6)
         Clint McKay           6(9b 1X4)


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Dan Christian was brought back on to bowl the penultimate over of the match, his first since bowling over Watson and Smith to turn the game on it's head in the 23rd over. He did an excellent job by conceding just 4 runs and not allowing McKay to get Root on strike with a single until the final ball. Sydney need 14 to win off the last over.

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James Faulkner was tasked with defending 14 off the final over by Voges. McKay having taken a single off the final ball of Christian's over was now back on strike.

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