Season 1
Round 2
Birmingham Bucks v Chelmsford Dragons
at Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch Condition: Poor
Birmingham Bucks won the toss and elected to bat
Birmingham Bucks
Chris Gayle
Geraint Jones?
Gautam Gambhir
Alastair Cook*
Nick Compton
Vikram Solanki
Rikki Clarke
Kyle Hogg
Lasith Malinga
Garnett Kruger
Ajantha Mendis
Chelmsford Dragons
Andrew Strauss*
Tillakaratne Dilshan?
Jacques Kallis
Murray Goodwin
Suresh Raina
Sean Ervine
Robert Croft
Tim Bresnan
Chris Woakes
Rangana Herath
Dean Cosker
Code:
0.1 Bresnan to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2 Bresnan to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
0.3 Bresnan to Gayle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
0.4 Bresnan to Gayle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
0.5 Bresnan to Gayle, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.6 Bresnan to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
End of over 1 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 3/0
(R/R: 3.00)
Tim Bresnan 1.0-0-3-0
Geraint Jones 0(0b)
Chris Gayle 3(6b)
1.1 Woakes to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
1.2 Woakes to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3 Woakes to Jones, one run, Great cooperation between Geraint Jones and Chris Gayle
1.4 Woakes to Gayle, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket
Chris Gayle 4 (8b)
lbw b. Woakes
1.5 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 2 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 5/1
(R/R: 2.50)
Chris Woakes 1.0-0-2-1
Gautam Gambhir 0(2b)
Geraint Jones 1(2b)
2.1 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Defensively played by Geraint Jones
2.2 Bresnan to Jones, one run, One more to the total
2.3 Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4 Bresnan to Gambhir, one run, That is very well run by Geraint Jones
2.5 Bresnan to Jones, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
2.6 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Geraint Jones missed that one by a mile
End of over 3 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 7/1
(R/R: 2.33)
Tim Bresnan 2.0-0-5-0
Geraint Jones 2(6b)
Gautam Gambhir 1(4b)
3.1 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Woakes
3.2 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
3.3 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.4 Woakes to Gambhir, no ball, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
3.4 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
3.5 Woakes to Gambhir, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
3.6 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
End of over 4 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 10/1
(R/R: 2.50)
Chris Woakes 2.0-0-5-1
Gautam Gambhir 3(10b)
Geraint Jones 2(6b)
4.1 Kallis to Jones, one run, Great cooperation between Geraint Jones and Gautam Gambhir
4.2 Kallis to Gambhir, three runs, Great work by Strauss saved a certain boundary
4.3 Kallis to Jones, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
4.4 Kallis to Jones, one run, That is very well run by Gautam Gambhir
4.5 Kallis to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
4.6 Kallis to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
End of over 5 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 15/1
(R/R: 3.00)
Jacques Kallis 1.0-0-5-0
Gautam Gambhir 6(13b)
Geraint Jones 4(9b)
5.1 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Left alone by Geraint Jones
5.2 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Geraint Jones was completely deceived
5.3 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4 Bresnan to Jones, one run, One more to the total
5.5 Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
5.6 Bresnan to Gambhir, one run, That is very well run by Geraint Jones
End of over 6 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 17/1
(R/R: 2.83)
Tim Bresnan 3.0-0-7-0
Geraint Jones 5(13b)
Gautam Gambhir 7(15b)
6.1 Woakes to Gambhir, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.2 Woakes to Jones, no run, Left alone by Geraint Jones
6.3 Woakes to Jones, no run, Geraint Jones was completely deceived
6.4 Woakes to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5 Woakes to Jones, one run, One more to the total
6.6 Woakes to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Woakes
End of over 7 (4 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 21/1
(R/R: 3.00)
Chris Woakes 3.0-0-9-1
Gautam Gambhir 10(17b)
Geraint Jones 6(17b)
7.1 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2 Bresnan to Jones, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3 Bresnan to Jones, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Bresnan, deserving this punishment
7.4 Bresnan to Jones, one run, That is very well run by Gautam Gambhir
7.5 Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6 Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived
End of over 8 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 26/1
(R/R: 3.25)
Tim Bresnan 4.0-0-12-0
Gautam Gambhir 10(19b)
Geraint Jones 11(21b 1X4)
8.1 Herath to Jones, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.2 Herath to Jones, no run, Geraint Jones missed that one by a mile
8.3 Herath to Jones, one run, Dropped! Raina made a big mess of that simple chance
8.4 Herath to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
8.5 Herath to Jones, one run, Great cooperation between Geraint Jones and Gautam Gambhir
8.6 Herath to Gambhir, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Rangana Herath, giving that a wide
8.6 Herath to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 9 (4 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 30/1
(R/R: 3.33)
Rangana Herath 1.0-0-4-0
Gautam Gambhir 11(22b)
Geraint Jones 13(25b 1X4)
9.1 Bresnan to Jones, FOUR, Tim Bresnan cant belive it
9.2 Bresnan to Jones, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
9.3 Bresnan to Jones, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan
9.4 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6 Bresnan to Jones, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
End of over 10 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 35/1
(R/R: 3.50)
Tim Bresnan 5.0-0-17-0
Gautam Gambhir 11(22b)
Geraint Jones 18(31b 2X4)
10.1 Croft to Jones, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.2 Croft to Jones, one run, Great cooperation between Geraint Jones and Gautam Gambhir
10.3 Croft to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4 Croft to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
10.5 Croft to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
10.6 Croft to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Geraint Jones
End of over 11 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 37/1
(R/R: 3.36)
Robert Croft 1.0-0-2-0
Geraint Jones 19(33b 2X4)
Gautam Gambhir 12(26b)
11.1 Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.2 Bresnan to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
11.3 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Left alone by Geraint Jones
11.4 Bresnan to Jones, no ball, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
11.4 Bresnan to Jones, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
11.5 Bresnan to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Geraint Jones
11.6 Bresnan to Jones, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 12 (4 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 41/1
(R/R: 3.42)
Tim Bresnan 6.0-0-21-0
Geraint Jones 20(36b 2X4)
Gautam Gambhir 14(29b)
12.1 Croft to Gambhir, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Andrew Strauss
Gautam Gambhir 14 (30b)
c. Strauss b. Croft
12.2 Croft to Cook, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
12.3 Croft to Jones, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.4 Croft to Jones, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.5 Croft to Jones, no run, Left alone by Geraint Jones
12.6 Croft to Jones, legbye, Left alone by Geraint Jones
End of over 13 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 43/2
(R/R: 3.31)
Robert Croft 2.0-0-3-1
Alastair Cook 1(1b)
Geraint Jones 20(40b 2X4)
13.1 Cosker to Jones, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
13.2 Cosker to Jones, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
13.3 Cosker to Jones, one run, One more to the total
13.4 Cosker to Cook, no run, Left alone by Alastair Cook
13.5 Cosker to Cook, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
13.6 Cosker to Jones, no run, Dean Cosker is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 14 (8 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 51/2
(R/R: 3.64)
Dean Cosker 1.0-0-8-0
Geraint Jones 27(44b 2X4 1X6)
Alastair Cook 2(3b)
14.1 Herath to Cook, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
14.2 Herath to Cook, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.3 Herath to Cook, one run, Great cooperation between Alastair Cook and Geraint Jones
14.4 Herath to Jones, one run, The misfield by Woakes allows yet another run
14.5 Herath to Cook, no run, Left alone by Alastair Cook
14.6 Herath to Cook, one run, Great cooperation between Alastair Cook and Geraint Jones
End of over 15 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 56/2
(R/R: 3.73)
Rangana Herath 2.0-0-9-0
Geraint Jones 28(45b 2X4 1X6)
Alastair Cook 6(8b)
15.1 Croft to Cook, no run, Alastair Cook was completely deceived
15.2 Croft to Cook, no run, Defensively played by Alastair Cook
15.3 Croft to Cook, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.4 Croft to Cook, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.5 Croft to Jones, legbye, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.6 Croft to Cook, one run, The misfield by Goodwin allows yet another run
End of over 16 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 59/2
(R/R: 3.69)
Robert Croft 3.0-0-5-1
Geraint Jones 28(46b 2X4 1X6)
Alastair Cook 8(13b)
16.1 Bresnan to Cook, one run, The misfield by Ervine allows yet another run
16.2 Bresnan to Jones, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Tim Bresnan, giving that a wide
16.2 Bresnan to Jones, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.3 Bresnan to Cook, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
16.4 Bresnan to Cook, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Bresnan. Cook didnt have a clue
Alastair Cook 9 (16b)
b. Bresnan
16.5 Bresnan to Compton, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nick Compton
16.6 Bresnan to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
End of over 17 (7 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 66/3
(R/R: 3.88)
Tim Bresnan 7.0-0-28-1
Nick Compton 4(2b 1X4)
Geraint Jones 29(48b 2X4 1X6)
17.1 Woakes to Jones, one run, One more to the total
17.2 Woakes to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
17.3 Woakes to Compton, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
17.4 Woakes to Jones, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Woakes
17.5 Woakes to Jones, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.6 Woakes to Jones, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 18 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 68/3
(R/R: 3.78)
Chris Woakes 4.0-0-11-1
Geraint Jones 30(52b 2X4 1X6)
Nick Compton 5(4b 1X4)
18.1 Cosker to Compton, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Compton and Geraint Jones
18.2 Cosker to Jones, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
18.3 Cosker to Jones, OUT, Tillakaratne Dilshan takes an easy catch to dismiss Geraint Jones
Geraint Jones 32 (54b 2X4 1X6)
c. Dilshan b. Cosker
18.4 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
18.5 Cosker to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Goodwin allows yet another run
18.6 Cosker to Compton, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
End of over 19 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 73/4
(R/R: 3.84)
Dean Cosker 2.0-0-13-1
Vikram Solanki 1(2b)
Nick Compton 7(6b 1X4)
19.1 Herath to Compton, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
19.1 Herath to Compton, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
19.2 Herath to Solanki, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.3 Herath to Solanki, three runs, Great work by Kallis saved a certain boundary
19.4 Herath to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5 Herath to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
19.6 Herath to Compton, one run, One more to the total
End of over 20 (6 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 79/4
(R/R: 3.95)
Rangana Herath 3.0-0-15-0
Vikram Solanki 4(4b)
Nick Compton 9(11b 1X4)
20.1 Croft to Compton, one run, One more to the total
20.2 Croft to Solanki, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.3 Croft to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4 Croft to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
20.5 Croft to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
20.6 Croft to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
End of over 21 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 81/4
(R/R: 3.86)
Robert Croft 4.0-0-7-1
Nick Compton 10(15b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 5(6b)
21.1 Kallis to Solanki, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
21.2 Kallis to Solanki, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.3 Kallis to Compton, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
21.4 Kallis to Solanki, no run, Defensively played by Vikram Solanki
21.5 Kallis to Solanki, legbye, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
21.6 Kallis to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
End of over 22 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 86/4
(R/R: 3.91)
Jacques Kallis 2.0-0-8-0
Nick Compton 10(17b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 8(10b)
22.1 Cosker to Solanki, three runs, Great work by Kallis saved a certain boundary
22.2 Cosker to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3 Cosker to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
22.4 Cosker to Compton, one run, One more to the total
22.5 Cosker to Solanki, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.6 Cosker to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
End of over 23 (7 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 93/4
(R/R: 4.04)
Dean Cosker 3.0-0-20-1
Nick Compton 11(21b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 14(12b)
23.1 Herath to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
23.2 Herath to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki was completely deceived
23.3 Herath to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
23.4 Herath to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5 Herath to Compton, one run, The misfield by Croft allows yet another run
23.6 Herath to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
End of over 24 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 95/4
(R/R: 3.96)
Rangana Herath 4.0-0-17-0
Vikram Solanki 15(17b)
Nick Compton 12(22b 1X4)
24.1 Kallis to Compton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
24.2 Kallis to Compton, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.3 Kallis to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
24.4 Kallis to Compton, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis
24.5 Kallis to Compton, one run, One more to the total
24.6 Kallis to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
End of over 25 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 98/4
(R/R: 3.92)
Jacques Kallis 3.0-0-11-0
Vikram Solanki 16(19b)
Nick Compton 14(26b 1X4)
25.1 Cosker to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
25.2 Cosker to Compton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
25.3 Cosker to Compton, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Compton and Vikram Solanki
25.4 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
25.5 Cosker to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.6 Cosker to Compton, one run, One more to the total
End of over 26 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 101/4
(R/R: 3.88)
Dean Cosker 4.0-0-23-1
Vikram Solanki 17(21b)
Nick Compton 16(30b 1X4)
26.1 Croft to Compton, no run, Nick Compton missed that one by a mile
26.2 Croft to Compton, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Compton and Vikram Solanki
26.3 Croft to Solanki, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4 Croft to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
26.5 Croft to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
26.6 Croft to Solanki, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 27 (1 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 102/4
(R/R: 3.78)
Robert Croft 5.0-0-8-1
Vikram Solanki 17(25b)
Nick Compton 17(32b 1X4)
27.1 Cosker to Compton, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
27.2 Cosker to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3 Cosker to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.4 Cosker to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
27.5 Cosker to Compton, no run, Nick Compton missed that one by a mile
27.6 Cosker to Compton, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 28 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 104/4
(R/R: 3.71)
Dean Cosker 5.0-0-25-1
Nick Compton 18(37b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 18(26b)
28.1 Croft to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
28.2 Croft to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
28.3 Croft to Compton, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.4 Croft to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.5 Croft to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
28.6 Croft to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
End of over 29 (1 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 105/4
(R/R: 3.62)
Robert Croft 6.0-0-9-1
Nick Compton 18(42b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 19(27b)
29.1 Woakes to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
29.2 Woakes to Compton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.3 Woakes to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
29.4 Woakes to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5 Woakes to Compton, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
29.6 Woakes to Solanki, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 30 (6 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 111/4
(R/R: 3.70)
Chris Woakes 5.0-0-17-1
Vikram Solanki 21(30b)
Nick Compton 22(45b 1X4)
30.1 Croft to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
30.2 Croft to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
30.3 Croft to Compton, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.4 Croft to Compton, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Robert Croft, giving that a wide
30.4 Croft to Compton, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
30.5 Croft to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
30.6 Croft to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 31 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 114/4
(R/R: 3.68)
Robert Croft 7.0-0-12-1
Nick Compton 23(50b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 22(32b)
31.1 Ervine to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
31.2 Ervine to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3 Ervine to Compton, no ball, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
31.3 Ervine to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
31.4 Ervine to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5 Ervine to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6 Ervine to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 32 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 116/4
(R/R: 3.63)
Sean Ervine 1.0-0-2-0
Nick Compton 23(55b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 23(33b)
32.1 Woakes to Solanki, no ball, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
32.1 Woakes to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
32.2 Woakes to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3 Woakes to Compton, no ball, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
32.3 Woakes to Compton, no run, Nick Compton was completely deceived
32.4 Woakes to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
32.5 Woakes to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
32.6 Woakes to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 33 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 119/4
(R/R: 3.61)
Chris Woakes 6.0-0-20-1
Nick Compton 23(60b 1X4)
Vikram Solanki 24(34b)
33.1 Ervine to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
33.2 Ervine to Compton, one run, One more to the total
33.3 Ervine to Solanki, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.4 Ervine to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
33.5 Ervine to Compton, no run, Left alone by Nick Compton
33.6 Ervine to Compton, one run, One more to the total
End of over 34 (6 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 125/4
(R/R: 3.68)
Sean Ervine 2.0-0-8-0
Vikram Solanki 28(36b)
Nick Compton 25(64b 1X4)
34.1 Croft to Compton, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
34.2 Croft to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
34.3 Croft to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
34.4 Croft to Compton, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
34.5 Croft to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6 Croft to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
End of over 35 (8 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 133/4
(R/R: 3.80)
Robert Croft 8.0-0-20-1
Nick Compton 32(68b 1X4 1X6)
Vikram Solanki 29(38b)
35.1 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
35.2 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Defensively played by Vikram Solanki
35.3 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4 Cosker to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
35.5 Cosker to Compton, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Compton and Vikram Solanki
35.6 Cosker to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
End of over 36 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 135/4
(R/R: 3.75)
Dean Cosker 6.0-0-27-1
Vikram Solanki 30(43b)
Nick Compton 33(69b 1X4 1X6)
36.1 Bresnan to Compton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2 Bresnan to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3 Bresnan to Compton, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
36.4 Bresnan to Solanki, one run, Great cooperation between Vikram Solanki and Nick Compton
36.5 Bresnan to Compton, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
36.6 Bresnan to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
End of over 37 (4 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 139/4
(R/R: 3.76)
Tim Bresnan 8.0-0-32-1
Nick Compton 35(73b 1X4 1X6)
Vikram Solanki 32(45b)
37.1 Kallis to Solanki, one run, Great cooperation between Vikram Solanki and Nick Compton
37.2 Kallis to Compton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3 Kallis to Compton, no run, Defensively played by Nick Compton
37.4 Kallis to Compton, two runs, Overthrow by Bresnan instead of 1 they get 2
37.5 Kallis to Compton, no run, Nick Compton missed that one by a mile
37.6 Kallis to Compton, no run, Nick Compton missed that one by a mile
End of over 38 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 142/4
(R/R: 3.74)
Jacques Kallis 4.0-0-14-0
Nick Compton 37(78b 1X4 1X6)
Vikram Solanki 33(46b)
38.1 Cosker to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
38.2 Cosker to Compton, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Tillakaratne Dilshan
Nick Compton 37 (79b 1X4 1X6)
st Dilshan b. Cosker
38.3 Cosker to Clarke, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
38.3 Cosker to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4 Cosker to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5 Cosker to Clarke, two runs, Overthrow by Dilshan instead of 1 they get 2
38.6 Cosker to Clarke, no run, Rikki Clarke missed that one by a mile
End of over 39 (4 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 146/5
(R/R: 3.74)
Dean Cosker 7.0-0-31-2
Rikki Clarke 2(5b)
Vikram Solanki 34(47b)
39.1 Ervine to Solanki, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2 Ervine to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki was completely deceived
39.3 Ervine to Solanki, one run, That is very well run by Rikki Clarke
39.4 Ervine to Clarke, no run, Rikki Clarke missed that one by a mile
39.5 Ervine to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.6 Ervine to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
End of over 40 (2 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 148/5
(R/R: 3.70)
Sean Ervine 3.0-0-10-0
Vikram Solanki 35(50b)
Rikki Clarke 3(8b)
40.1 Herath to Clarke, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
40.2 Herath to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Rikki Clarke and Vikram Solanki
40.3 Herath to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
40.4 Herath to Clarke, no run, Rikki Clarke missed that one by a mile
40.5 Herath to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
40.6 Herath to Clarke, one run, Dropped! Ervine made a big mess of that simple chance
End of over 41 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 151/5
(R/R: 3.68)
Rangana Herath 5.0-0-20-0
Vikram Solanki 36(51b)
Rikki Clarke 5(13b)
41.1 Bresnan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
41.2 Bresnan to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3 Bresnan to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Rikki Clarke
41.4 Bresnan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Rikki Clarke and Vikram Solanki
41.5 Bresnan to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
41.6 Bresnan to Solanki, no run, Defensively played by Vikram Solanki
End of over 42 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 154/5
(R/R: 3.67)
Tim Bresnan 9.0-0-35-1
Vikram Solanki 37(54b)
Rikki Clarke 7(16b)
42.1 Cosker to Clarke, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
42.1 Cosker to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
42.2 Cosker to Solanki, one run, That is very well run by Rikki Clarke
42.3 Cosker to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Rikki Clarke
42.4 Cosker to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.5 Cosker to Solanki, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
42.6 Cosker to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tillakaratne Dilshan
End of over 43 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 159/5
(R/R: 3.70)
Dean Cosker 8.0-0-36-2
Rikki Clarke 9(20b)
Vikram Solanki 39(56b)
43.1 Herath to Solanki, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.2 Herath to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3 Herath to Solanki, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Vikram Solanki
43.4 Herath to Solanki, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5 Herath to Solanki, no run, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
43.6 Herath to Solanki, one run, One more to the total
End of over 44 (9 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 168/5
(R/R: 3.82)
Rangana Herath 6.0-0-29-0
Rikki Clarke 10(21b)
Vikram Solanki 47(61b 1X4)
44.1 Ervine to Solanki, no run, Defensively played by Vikram Solanki
44.2 Ervine to Solanki, legbye, Left alone by Vikram Solanki
44.3 Ervine to Clarke, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Sean Ervine, giving that a wide
44.3 Ervine to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Vikram Solanki
44.4 Ervine to Solanki, one run, Great cooperation between Vikram Solanki and Rikki Clarke
44.5 Ervine to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
44.6 Ervine to Solanki, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 45 (5 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 173/5
(R/R: 3.84)
Sean Ervine 4.0-0-14-0
Vikram Solanki 48(65b 1X4)
Rikki Clarke 12(24b)
45.1 Croft to Clarke, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Croft. Clarke didnt have a clue
Rikki Clarke 12 (25b)
b. Croft
45.2 Croft to Hogg, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.3 Croft to Hogg, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
45.4 Croft to Hogg, one run, The misfield by Kallis allows yet another run
45.5 Croft to Solanki, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.6 Croft to Solanki, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 46 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 176/6
(R/R: 3.83)
Robert Croft 9.0-0-23-2
Vikram Solanki 48(67b 1X4)
Kyle Hogg 3(3b)
46.1 Ervine to Hogg, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.2 Ervine to Hogg, no run, Kyle Hogg missed that one by a mile
46.3 Ervine to Hogg, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Ervine. Hogg didnt have a clue
Kyle Hogg 3 (6b)
b. Ervine
46.4 Ervine to Malinga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.5 Ervine to Malinga, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
46.6 Ervine to Malinga, one run, The misfield by Kallis allows yet another run
End of over 47 (3 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 179/7
(R/R: 3.81)
Sean Ervine 5.0-0-17-1
Vikram Solanki 48(67b 1X4)
Lasith Malinga 3(3b)
47.1 Croft to Malinga, no run, Defensively played by Lasith Malinga
47.2 Croft to Malinga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.3 Croft to Malinga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4 Croft to Malinga, no run, Robert Croft is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.5 Croft to Malinga, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Lasith Malinga
47.5 Croft to Malinga, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Lasith Malinga
47.6 Croft to Malinga, one run, That was a very risky single.
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Robert Croft
End of over 48 (6 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 185/7
(R/R: 3.85)
Robert Croft 10.0-0-29-2
Vikram Solanki 48(67b 1X4)
Lasith Malinga 8(9b 1X4)
48.1 Bresnan to Malinga, no run, Left alone by Lasith Malinga
48.2 Bresnan to Malinga, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Malinga and Vikram Solanki
48.3 Bresnan to Solanki, no run, Vikram Solanki missed that one by a mile
48.4 Bresnan to Solanki, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Malinga
48.5 Bresnan to Malinga, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Lasith Malinga
48.6 Bresnan to Malinga, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Lasith Malinga
48.6 Bresnan to Malinga, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Lasith Malinga
The end to a good spell from Tim Bresnan
End of over 49 (11 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 196/7
(R/R: 4.00)
Tim Bresnan 10.0-0-46-1
Lasith Malinga 17(13b 3X4)
Vikram Solanki 49(69b 1X4)
49.1 Kallis to Solanki, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
49.2 Kallis to Solanki, one run, That was a very risky single.
The crowd cheers for Vikram Solanki's fifty
49.3 Kallis to Malinga, no run, Defensively played by Lasith Malinga
49.4 Kallis to Malinga, one run, Great cooperation between Lasith Malinga and Vikram Solanki
49.5 Kallis to Solanki, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Vikram Solanki
49.6 Kallis to Solanki, wide, Jacques Kallis bowling a very wayward one
49.6 Kallis to Solanki, no run, Defensively played by Vikram Solanki
End of over 50 (7 runs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 203/7
(R/R: 4.06)
Jacques Kallis 5.0-0-21-0
Vikram Solanki 54(74b 2X4)
Lasith Malinga 18(15b 3X4)
End of innings (50.0 overs)
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 203/7 (RR: 4.06)
Jacques Kallis 5.0-0-21-0
Vikram Solanki 54(74b 2X4)
Lasith Malinga 18(15b 3X4)
Code:
0.1 Malinga to Strauss, two runs, Overthrow by Hogg instead of 1 they get 2
0.2 Malinga to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3 Malinga to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
0.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
0.5 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
End of over 1 (4 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 4/0
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.08)
Lasith Malinga 1.0-0-4-0
Andrew Strauss 3(5b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 1(1b)
1.1 Kruger to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
1.2 Kruger to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.3 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kruger
1.4 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by Tillakaratne Dilshan
1.5 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 2 (4 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 8/0
(R/R: 4.00 R/R Req: 4.08)
Garnett Kruger 1.0-0-4-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 2(6b)
Andrew Strauss 6(6b)
2.1 Hogg to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.2 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hogg
2.3 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
2.4 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
2.5 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by Tillakaratne Dilshan
2.6 Hogg to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
End of over 3 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 10/0
(R/R: 3.33 R/R Req: 4.13)
Kyle Hogg 1.0-0-2-0
Andrew Strauss 7(7b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 3(11b)
3.1 Malinga to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
3.2 Malinga to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
3.3 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
3.4 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.5 Malinga to Strauss, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
3.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
End of over 4 (1 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 11/0
(R/R: 2.75 R/R Req: 4.20)
Lasith Malinga 2.0-0-5-0
Andrew Strauss 7(12b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 4(12b)
4.1 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
4.2 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
4.3 Kruger to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
4.4 Kruger to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5 Kruger to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Tillakaratne Dilshan
4.6 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by Tillakaratne Dilshan
End of over 5 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 13/0
(R/R: 2.60 R/R Req: 4.24)
Garnett Kruger 2.0-0-6-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 5(16b)
Andrew Strauss 8(14b)
5.1 Hogg to Strauss, legbye, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
5.2 Hogg to Dilshan, legbye, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
5.3 Hogg to Strauss, three runs, Great work by Jones saved a certain boundary
5.4 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
5.5 Hogg to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
5.6 Hogg to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 6 (6 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 19/0
(R/R: 3.17 R/R Req: 4.20)
Kyle Hogg 2.0-0-6-0
Andrew Strauss 11(17b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 6(19b)
6.1 Clarke to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
6.2 Clarke to Dilshan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Rikki Clarke, giving that a wide
6.2 Clarke to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
6.3 Clarke to Dilshan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
6.3 Clarke to Dilshan, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Geraint Jones didnt have a chance
6.4 Clarke to Strauss, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clarke
6.5 Clarke to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
6.6 Clarke to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
End of over 7 (4 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 23/0
(R/R: 3.29 R/R Req: 4.21)
Rikki Clarke 1.0-0-3-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 6(23b)
Andrew Strauss 12(21b)
7.1 Hogg to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
7.2 Hogg to Strauss, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2 Hogg to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3 Hogg to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived
7.4 Hogg to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.5 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.6 Hogg to Dilshan, three runs, Great work by Gambhir saved a certain boundary
End of over 8 (5 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 28/0
(R/R: 3.50 R/R Req: 4.19)
Kyle Hogg 3.0-0-11-0
Andrew Strauss 13(25b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 9(25b)
8.1 Kruger to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
8.2 Kruger to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
8.3 Kruger to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.4 Kruger to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
8.5 Kruger to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
8.6 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
End of over 9 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 30/0
(R/R: 3.33 R/R Req: 4.24)
Garnett Kruger 3.0-0-8-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 10(27b)
Andrew Strauss 14(29b)
9.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
9.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3 Mendis to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Tillakaratne Dilshan
9.4 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
9.5 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
9.6 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
End of over 10 (1 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 31/0
(R/R: 3.10 R/R Req: 4.32)
Ajantha Mendis 1.0-0-1-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 10(30b)
Andrew Strauss 15(32b)
10.1 Hogg to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.2 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
10.3 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
10.4 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
10.6 Hogg to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
End of over 11 (4 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 35/0
(R/R: 3.18 R/R Req: 4.33)
Kyle Hogg 4.0-0-15-0
Andrew Strauss 18(33b)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 11(35b)
11.1 Malinga to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
11.2 Malinga to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.3 Malinga to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
11.4 Malinga to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by Tillakaratne Dilshan
11.5 Malinga to Dilshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
11.6 Malinga to Dilshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
End of over 12 (8 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 43/0
(R/R: 3.58 R/R Req: 4.24)
Lasith Malinga 3.0-0-13-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 16(40b 1X4)
Andrew Strauss 21(34b)
12.1 Clarke to Strauss, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clarke
12.2 Clarke to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
12.3 Clarke to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
12.4 Clarke to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
12.5 Clarke to Dilshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rikki Clarke, deserving this punishment
12.6 Clarke to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
End of over 13 (5 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 48/0
(R/R: 3.69 R/R Req: 4.22)
Rikki Clarke 2.0-0-8-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 20(42b 2X4)
Andrew Strauss 22(38b)
13.1 Gayle to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
13.2 Gayle to Strauss, one run, Dropped! Hogg made a big mess of that simple chance
13.3 Gayle to Dilshan, no run, Chris Gayle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.4 Gayle to Dilshan, one run, One more to the total
13.5 Gayle to Strauss, FOUR, Chris Gayle cant belive it
13.6 Gayle to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Tillakaratne Dilshan
End of over 14 (7 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 55/0
(R/R: 3.93 R/R Req: 4.14)
Chris Gayle 1.0-0-7-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 21(44b 2X4)
Andrew Strauss 28(42b 1X4)
14.1 Hogg to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Hogg allows yet another run
14.2 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
14.3 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Defensively played by Tillakaratne Dilshan
14.4 Hogg to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
14.5 Hogg to Dilshan, one run, Great cooperation between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Andrew Strauss
14.6 Hogg to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Tillakaratne Dilshan
End of over 15 (3 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 58/0
(R/R: 3.87 R/R Req: 4.17)
Kyle Hogg 5.0-0-18-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 22(48b 2X4)
Andrew Strauss 30(44b 1X4)
15.1 Mendis to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Tillakaratne Dilshan
15.2 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
15.3 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Left alone by Tillakaratne Dilshan
15.4 Mendis to Dilshan, no ball, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
15.4 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
15.5 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
15.6 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 16 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 60/0
(R/R: 3.75 R/R Req: 4.24)
Ajantha Mendis 2.0-0-3-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 22(53b 2X4)
Andrew Strauss 31(45b 1X4)
16.1 Clarke to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
16.2 Clarke to Dilshan, FOUR, Rikki Clarke cant belive it
16.3 Clarke to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
16.4 Clarke to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5 Clarke to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
16.6 Clarke to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
End of over 17 (7 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 67/0
(R/R: 3.94 R/R Req: 4.15)
Rikki Clarke 3.0-0-15-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 27(55b 3X4)
Andrew Strauss 33(49b 1X4)
17.1 Kruger to Strauss, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Andrew Strauss
17.2 Kruger to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3 Kruger to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
17.5 Kruger to Dilshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Tillakaratne Dilshan
17.6 Kruger to Dilshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 18 (13 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 80/0
(R/R: 4.44 R/R Req: 3.88)
Garnett Kruger 4.0-0-21-0
Tillakaratne Dilshan 31(58b 4X4)
Andrew Strauss 42(52b 1X4 1X6)
18.1 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
18.3 Mendis to Strauss, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Andrew Strauss
18.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
18.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 19 (6 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 86/0
(R/R: 4.53 R/R Req: 3.81)
Ajantha Mendis 3.0-0-9-0
Andrew Strauss 48(58b 1X4 2X6)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 31(58b 4X4)
19.1 Clarke to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run
19.2 Clarke to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3 Clarke to Dilshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.4 Clarke to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
19.5 Clarke to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Tillakaratne Dilshan
Fifty for Andrew Strauss
19.6 Clarke to Dilshan, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
End of over 20 (5 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 91/0
(R/R: 4.55 R/R Req: 3.77)
Rikki Clarke 4.0-0-20-0
Andrew Strauss 50(60b 1X4 2X6)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 34(62b 4X4)
20.1 Malinga to Dilshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Tillakaratne Dilshan
20.2 Malinga to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan was completely deceived
20.3 Malinga to Dilshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
20.4 Malinga to Dilshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.5 Malinga to Dilshan, one run, Dropped! Malinga made a big mess of that simple chance
20.6 Malinga to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 21 (9 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 100/0
(R/R: 4.76 R/R Req: 3.59)
Lasith Malinga 4.0-0-22-0
Andrew Strauss 50(61b 1X4 2X6)
Tillakaratne Dilshan 43(67b 6X4)
21.1 Mendis to Dilshan, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Geraint Jones to stop
21.2 Mendis to Dilshan, no run, Tillakaratne Dilshan missed that one by a mile
21.3 Mendis to Dilshan, wide, Ajantha Mendis bowling a very wayward one
21.3 Mendis to Dilshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajantha Mendis, deserving this punishment
21.4 Mendis to Dilshan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Gautam Gambhir
Tillakaratne Dilshan 47 (72b 7X4)
c. Gambhir b. Mendis
21.5 Mendis to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived
21.6 Mendis to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss
End of over 22 (10 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 110/1
(R/R: 5.00 R/R Req: 3.36)
Ajantha Mendis 4.0-0-15-1
Andrew Strauss 50(61b 1X4 2X6)
Jacques Kallis 1(2b)
22.1 Clarke to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
22.2 Clarke to Kallis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.3 Clarke to Kallis, no ball, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
22.3 Clarke to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
22.4 Clarke to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5 Clarke to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6 Clarke to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Solanki allows yet another run
End of over 23 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 112/1
(R/R: 4.87 R/R Req: 3.41)
Rikki Clarke 5.0-0-22-0
Andrew Strauss 50(61b 1X4 2X6)
Jacques Kallis 2(8b)
23.1 Mendis to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Andrew Strauss
23.2 Mendis to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.3 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
23.4 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
23.5 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
23.6 Mendis to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
End of over 24 (1 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 113/1
(R/R: 4.71 R/R Req: 3.50)
Ajantha Mendis 5.0-0-16-1
Andrew Strauss 50(66b 1X4 2X6)
Jacques Kallis 3(9b)
24.1 Hogg to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
24.2 Hogg to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Andrew Strauss
24.3 Hogg to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Solanki allows yet another run
24.4 Hogg to Kallis, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Alastair Cook
Jacques Kallis 4 (12b)
c. Cook b. Hogg
24.5 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
End of over 25 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 115/2
(R/R: 4.60 R/R Req: 3.56)
Kyle Hogg 6.0-0-20-1
Murray Goodwin 0(2b)
Andrew Strauss 51(67b 1X4 2X6)
25.1 Mendis to Strauss, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Geraint Jones
Andrew Strauss 51 (68b 1X4 2X6)
st Jones b. Mendis
25.2 Mendis to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
25.3 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
25.4 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
25.5 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6 Mendis to Goodwin, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 26 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 117/3
(R/R: 4.50 R/R Req: 3.63)
Ajantha Mendis 6.0-0-18-2
Suresh Raina 1(1b)
Murray Goodwin 1(6b)
26.1 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Left alone by Murray Goodwin
26.2 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.3 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
26.4 Hogg to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Gambhir allows yet another run
26.5 Hogg to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
26.6 Hogg to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Suresh Raina
End of over 27 (3 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 120/3
(R/R: 4.44 R/R Req: 3.65)
Kyle Hogg 7.0-0-23-1
Suresh Raina 2(2b)
Murray Goodwin 3(11b)
27.1 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
27.2 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Suresh Raina
27.3 Clarke to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
27.4 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.5 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
27.6 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 123/3
(R/R: 4.39 R/R Req: 3.68)
Rikki Clarke 6.0-0-25-0
Suresh Raina 3(3b)
Murray Goodwin 5(16b)
28.1 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.2 Malinga to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
28.3 Malinga to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.4 Malinga to Goodwin, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
28.5 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6 Malinga to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Kruger allows yet another run
End of over 29 (5 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 128/3
(R/R: 4.41 R/R Req: 3.62)
Lasith Malinga 5.0-0-27-0
Suresh Raina 4(4b)
Murray Goodwin 9(21b)
29.1 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Left alone by Murray Goodwin
29.2 Mendis to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
29.3 Mendis to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
29.4 Mendis to Raina, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.5 Mendis to Raina, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
29.6 Mendis to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
End of over 30 (6 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 134/3
(R/R: 4.47 R/R Req: 3.50)
Ajantha Mendis 7.0-0-24-2
Murray Goodwin 10(23b)
Suresh Raina 9(8b 1X4)
30.1 Hogg to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin
30.2 Hogg to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Suresh Raina
30.3 Hogg to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
30.4 Hogg to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
30.5 Hogg to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
30.6 Hogg to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
End of over 31 (4 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 138/3
(R/R: 4.45 R/R Req: 3.47)
Kyle Hogg 8.0-0-27-1
Suresh Raina 11(11b 1X4)
Murray Goodwin 12(26b)
31.1 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
31.2 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clarke
31.3 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
31.4 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5 Clarke to Raina, one run, The misfield by Cook allows yet another run
31.6 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
End of over 32 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 140/3
(R/R: 4.38 R/R Req: 3.56)
Rikki Clarke 7.0-0-27-0
Murray Goodwin 13(31b)
Suresh Raina 12(12b 1X4)
32.1 Mendis to Raina, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
32.2 Mendis to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.3 Mendis to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Hogg allows yet another run
32.4 Mendis to Raina, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.5 Mendis to Raina, three runs, Great work by Hogg saved a certain boundary
32.6 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
End of over 33 (7 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 147/3
(R/R: 4.45 R/R Req: 3.35)
Ajantha Mendis 8.0-0-31-2
Murray Goodwin 14(33b)
Suresh Raina 18(16b 1X4)
33.1 Gayle to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
33.2 Gayle to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
33.3 Gayle to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
33.4 Gayle to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5 Gayle to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6 Gayle to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 34 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 149/3
(R/R: 4.38 R/R Req: 3.44)
Chris Gayle 2.0-0-9-0
Suresh Raina 19(20b 1X4)
Murray Goodwin 15(35b)
34.1 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Suresh Raina
34.2 Clarke to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
34.3 Clarke to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
34.4 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
34.5 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
34.6 Clarke to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 35 (3 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 152/3
(R/R: 4.34 R/R Req: 3.47)
Rikki Clarke 8.0-0-30-0
Suresh Raina 20(23b 1X4)
Murray Goodwin 17(38b)
35.1 Malinga to Goodwin, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Malinga, giving that a wide
35.1 Malinga to Goodwin, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Malinga, giving that a wide
35.1 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
35.2 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
35.3 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
35.4 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Left alone by Murray Goodwin
35.5 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
35.6 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
End of over 36 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 154/3
(R/R: 4.28 R/R Req: 3.57)
Lasith Malinga 6.0-0-29-0
Murray Goodwin 17(46b)
Suresh Raina 20(23b 1X4)
36.1 Hogg to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2 Hogg to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
36.3 Hogg to Raina, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
36.4 Hogg to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
36.5 Hogg to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6 Hogg to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hogg
End of over 37 (0 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 154/3
(R/R: 4.16 R/R Req: 3.85)
Kyle Hogg 9.0-0-27-1
Suresh Raina 20(29b 1X4)
Murray Goodwin 17(46b)
37.1 Gayle to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
37.2 Gayle to Goodwin, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
37.2 Gayle to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
37.3 Gayle to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina was completely deceived
37.4 Gayle to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.5 Gayle to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6 Gayle to Raina, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
End of over 38 (3 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 157/3
(R/R: 4.13 R/R Req: 3.92)
Chris Gayle 3.0-0-12-0
Murray Goodwin 18(49b)
Suresh Raina 21(33b 1X4)
38.1 Kruger to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kruger
38.2 Kruger to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
38.3 Kruger to Raina, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
38.3 Kruger to Raina, one run, One more to the total
38.4 Kruger to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived
38.5 Kruger to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.6 Kruger to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 39 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 159/3
(R/R: 4.08 R/R Req: 4.09)
Garnett Kruger 5.0-0-23-0
Murray Goodwin 18(52b)
Suresh Raina 22(37b 1X4)
39.1 Malinga to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.2 Malinga to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
39.3 Malinga to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Gambhir allows yet another run
39.4 Malinga to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
39.5 Malinga to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.6 Malinga to Raina, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
End of over 40 (8 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 167/3
(R/R: 4.18 R/R Req: 3.70)
Lasith Malinga 7.0-0-37-0
Suresh Raina 26(40b 1X4)
Murray Goodwin 22(55b)
40.1 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Left alone by Murray Goodwin
40.2 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
40.3 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
40.4 Mendis to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
40.5 Mendis to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Gambhir allows yet another run
40.6 Mendis to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
End of over 41 (2 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 169/3
(R/R: 4.12 R/R Req: 3.89)
Ajantha Mendis 9.0-0-33-2
Murray Goodwin 23(60b)
Suresh Raina 27(41b 1X4)
41.1 Hogg to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.2 Hogg to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
41.3 Hogg to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4 Hogg to Raina, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.5 Hogg to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hogg
41.6 Hogg to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and Murray Goodwin
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Kyle Hogg
End of over 42 (7 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 176/3
(R/R: 4.19 R/R Req: 3.50)
Kyle Hogg 10.0-1-34-1
Murray Goodwin 23(60b)
Suresh Raina 34(47b 1X4 1X6)
42.1 Gayle to Raina, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
42.2 Gayle to Goodwin, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
42.3 Gayle to Goodwin, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.4 Gayle to Raina, one run, One more to the total
42.5 Gayle to Goodwin, three runs, Great work by Gambhir saved a certain boundary
42.6 Gayle to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
End of over 43 (10 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 186/3
(R/R: 4.33 R/R Req: 2.57)
Chris Gayle 4.0-0-22-0
Suresh Raina 38(50b 1X4 1X6)
Murray Goodwin 29(63b)
43.1 Clarke to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina
43.2 Clarke to Raina, FOUR, Rikki Clarke cant belive it
43.3 Clarke to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin
43.4 Clarke to Goodwin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rikki Clarke, deserving this punishment
43.5 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clarke
43.6 Clarke to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 44 (10 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 196/3
(R/R: 4.45 R/R Req: 1.33)
Rikki Clarke 9.0-0-40-0
Murray Goodwin 34(67b 1X4)
Suresh Raina 43(52b 2X4 1X6)
44.1 Kruger to Raina, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
44.2 Kruger to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina was completely deceived
44.3 Kruger to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
44.4 Kruger to Raina, one run, The misfield by Solanki allows yet another run
The crowd cheers for Suresh Raina's fifty
44.5 Kruger to Goodwin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Geraint Jones
44.6 Kruger to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
End of over 45 (8 runs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 204/3
(R/R: 4.53 R/R Req: 0.00)
Garnett Kruger 6.0-0-31-0
Suresh Raina 50(56b 2X4 2X6)
Murray Goodwin 35(69b 1X4)
End of innings (45.0 overs)
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 204/3 (RR: 4.56)
Garnett Kruger 6.0-0-31-0
Suresh Raina 50(56b 2X4 2X6)
Murray Goodwin 35(69b 1X4)
Robert Croft kept the runs at bay
Code:
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS innings (50 overs maximum)
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Chris Gayle lbw b. Woakes 4 8 0 0 50.0%
Geraint Jones? c. ?Dilshan b. Cosker 32 54 2 1 59.3%
Gautam Gambhir c. Strauss b. Croft 14 30 0 0 46.7%
Alastair Cook* b. Bresnan 9 16 0 0 56.3%
Nick Compton st ?Dilshan b. Cosker 37 79 1 1 46.8%
Vikram Solanki not out 54 74 2 0 73.0%
Rikki Clarke b. Croft 12 25 0 0 48.0%
Kyle Hogg b. Ervine 3 6 0 0 50.0%
Lasith Malinga not out 18 15 3 0 120.0%
Garnett Kruger
Ajantha Mendis
Total: 203/7 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.06 Extras: 20
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CHELMSFORD DRAGONS Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Tim Bresnan 10.0 0 46 1 4.60 1 2
Chris Woakes 6.0 0 20 1 3.33 0 3
Jacques Kallis 5.0 0 21 0 4.20 1 0
Rangana Herath 6.0 0 29 0 4.83 2 0
Robert Croft 10.0 0 29 2 2.90 1 1
Dean Cosker 8.0 0 36 2 4.50 1 1
Sean Ervine 5.0 0 17 1 3.40 1 1
EXTRAS Wides: 7 No Balls: 8 Leg Byes: 5 Byes: 0
Total: 203/7 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.06 Extras: 20
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BIRMINGHAM BUCKS Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
C Gayle G Jones ?? 5 (10)
G Gambhir G Jones ??????????????? 36 (63)
A Cook G Jones ????????? 21 (27)
N Compton G Jones ??? 9 (11)
N Compton V Solanki ??????????????????????????????? 72 (119)
R Clarke V Solanki ????????????? 30 (41)
K Hogg V Solanki ? 3 (8)
L Malinga V Solanki ??????????? 27 (21)
Fall of Wickets 5/1 41/2 62/3 71/4 143/5
173/6 176/7
Total: 203/7 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.06 Extras: 20
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CHELMSFORD DRAGONS innings (target: 204 runs from 50 overs)
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Andrew Strauss* st ?Jones b. Mendis 51 68 1 2 75.0%
Ti'karatne Dilshan? c. Gambhir b. Mendis 47 72 7 0 65.3%
Jacques Kallis c. Cook b. Hogg 4 12 0 0 33.3%
Murray Goodwin not out 35 69 1 0 50.7%
Suresh Raina not out 50 56 2 2 89.3%
Sean Ervine
Robert Croft
Tim Bresnan
Chris Woakes
Rangana Herath
Dean Cosker
Total: 204/3 Overs: 45.0 Run Rate: 4.53 Extras: 17
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BIRMINGHAM BUCKS Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Lasith Malinga 7.0 0 37 0 5.29 2 0
Garnett Kruger 6.0 0 31 0 5.17 1 0
Kyle Hogg 10.0 1 34 1 3.40 0 1
Rikki Clarke 9.0 0 40 0 4.44 2 1
Ajantha Mendis 9.0 0 33 2 3.67 1 1
Chris Gayle 4.0 0 22 0 5.50 1 0
EXTRAS Wides: 7 No Balls: 3 Leg Byes: 2 Byes: 5
Total: 204/3 Overs: 45.0 Run Rate: 4.53 Extras: 17
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CHELMSFORD DRAGONS Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
A Strauss T Dilshan ??????????????????????????????????? 109 (130)
A Strauss J Kallis ? 6 (18)
A Strauss M Goodwin 0 (3)
S Raina M Goodwin ???????????????????????????? 89 (119)
Fall of Wickets 109/1 115/2 115/3
Total: 204/3 Overs: 45.0 Run Rate: 4.53 Extras: 17
Code:
BIRMINGHAM BUCKS 203/7 50.0 overs
CHELMSFORD DRAGONS 204/3 45.0 overs
Chelmsford Dragons won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)
Player of the match: Suresh Raina (Chelmsford Dragons)
