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Date: 10-29-2014

  
AUSTRALIA VS NEW ZEALAND at Newlands
50 overs match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
 
AUSTRALIA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Michael Clarke called right and seemed delighted to bat first on a road.

Code:
0.1  Southee to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
0.2  Southee to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
0.3  Southee to Finch, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.4  Southee to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Southee to Finch, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.6  Southee to Finch, three runs, Great work by Williamson saved a certain boundary

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Tim Southee          1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          0(0b)
         Aaron Finch           3(6b)   

1.1  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
1.2  McCle'ghan to Finch, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
1.3  McCle'ghan to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
1.4  McCle'ghan to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.5  McCle'ghan to Warner, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
1.6  McCle'ghan to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and David Warner        

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             6/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Aaron Finch           5(9b)   

2.1  Ryder to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and David Warner        
2.2  Ryder to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ryder          
2.3  Ryder to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Ryder to Warner, OUT, Nathan McCullum takes an easy catch to dismiss David Warner

         David Warner           1 (6b)
         c. N McCullum  b. Ryder

2.5  Ryder to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ryder          
2.6  Ryder to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             7/1
         (R/R:  2.33)
         Jesse Ryder          1.0-0-1-1
         Shane Watson          0(2b)
         Aaron Finch           6(10b)

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David Warner demolished the stumps after getting out to Jesse Ryder.

Code:
3.1  Southee to Finch, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Southee to Watson, one run, The misfield by B McCullum allows yet another run
3.3  Southee to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Southee to Finch, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Southee to Watson, one run, One more to the total
3.6  Southee to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            12/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Tim Southee          2.0-0-8-0
         Shane Watson          2(4b)
         Aaron Finch           9(14b)   

4.1  Elliott to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Elliott to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Elliott to Finch, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
4.4  Elliott to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
4.5  Elliott to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Elliott to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Aaron Finch         

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            16/1
         (R/R:  3.20)
         Grant Elliott        1.0-0-4-0
         Aaron Finch          11(16b)
         Shane Watson          4(8b)   

5.1  Southee to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Southee to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
5.3  Southee to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
5.4  Southee to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Southee to Finch, one run, One more to the total
5.6  Southee to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            18/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Tim Southee          3.0-0-10-0
         Shane Watson          5(12b)
         Aaron Finch          12(18b)   

6.1  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
6.2  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
6.3  McCle'ghan to Finch, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.4  McCle'ghan to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
6.5  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Elliott made a big mess of that simple chance
6.6  McCle'ghan to Finch, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            25/1
         (R/R:  3.57)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 2.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson         10(14b 1X4)
         Aaron Finch          13(22b)   

7.1  Southee to Finch, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
7.2  Southee to Watson, three runs, Great work by Williamson saved a certain boundary
7.3  Southee to Finch, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
7.4  Southee to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
7.5  Southee to Finch, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Southee to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            29/1
         (R/R:  3.63)
         Tim Southee          4.0-0-14-0
         Aaron Finch          14(27b)
         Shane Watson         13(15b 1X4)   

8.1  N McCullum to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nathan McCullum, deserving this punishment
8.2  N McCullum to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  N McCullum to Watson, no run, Nathan McCullum is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.4  N McCullum to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
8.5  N McCullum to Finch, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
8.6  N McCullum to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 9  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            38/1
         (R/R:  4.22)
         Nathan McCullum      1.0-0-9-0
         Aaron Finch          15(28b)
         Shane Watson         21(20b 2X4)   

9.1  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, Dropped! Ryder made a big mess of that simple chance
9.2  McCle'ghan to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Shane Watson        
9.3  McCle'ghan to Watson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9.4  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Aaron Finch         
9.5  McCle'ghan to Finch, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Aaron Finch
9.6  McCle'ghan to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell McCleneghan, deserving this punishment

         End of over 10  (17 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            55/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 3.0-0-26-0
         Aaron Finch          24(31b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         29(23b 2X4 1X6)

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A couple of big overs finished the PowerPlay well for Australia.

Code:
10.1  Southee to Watson, wide, Tim Southee bowling a very wayward one
10.1  Southee to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
10.2  Southee to Watson, one run, One more to the total
10.3  Southee to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
10.4  Southee to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
10.5  Southee to Finch, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Tim Southee, giving that a wide
10.5  Southee to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Southee, deserving this punishment
10.6  Southee to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        

         End of over 11  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            62/1
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Tim Southee          5.0-0-21-0
         Aaron Finch          28(36b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         30(26b 2X4 1X6)   

11.1  N McCullum to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
11.2  N McCullum to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
11.3  N McCullum to Finch, one run, One more to the total
11.4  N McCullum to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
11.5  N McCullum to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
11.6  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            71/1
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Nathan McCullum      2.0-0-18-0
         Aaron Finch          29(38b 3X4)
         Shane Watson         38(30b 3X4 1X6)   

12.1  Southee to Watson, one run, One more to the total
12.2  Southee to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
12.3  Southee to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
12.4  Southee to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
12.5  Southee to Finch, one run, The misfield by B McCullum allows yet another run
12.6  Southee to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            78/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Tim Southee          6.0-0-28-0
         Aaron Finch          34(42b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         40(32b 3X4 1X6)   

13.1  N McCullum to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.2  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Nathan McCullum is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.3  N McCullum to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
13.4  N McCullum to Watson, FOUR, Nathan McCullum cant belive it
13.5  N McCullum to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.6  N McCullum to Watson, legbye, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            85/1
         (R/R:  6.07)
         Nathan McCullum      3.0-0-24-0
         Aaron Finch          35(44b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         45(36b 4X4 1X6)   

14.1  Elliott to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
14.2  Elliott to Watson, one run, The misfield by N McCullum allows yet another run
14.3  Elliott to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Elliott        
14.4  Elliott to Finch, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
14.5  Elliott to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
14.6  Elliott to Finch, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            90/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Grant Elliott        2.0-0-9-0
         Aaron Finch          39(48b 5X4)
         Shane Watson         46(38b 4X4 1X6)   

15.1  Southee to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
15.2  Southee to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Southee, deserving this punishment
      The crowd cheers for Shane Watson's fifty
15.3  Southee to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Southee, deserving this punishment
15.4  Southee to Watson, one run, One more to the total
15.5  Southee to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Southee to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 16  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           100/1
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Tim Southee          7.0-0-38-0
         Shane Watson         55(43b 6X4 1X6)
         Aaron Finch          40(49b 5X4)

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Shane Watson raced to a rapid fifty.

Code:
16.1  Neesham to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch
16.2  Neesham to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        
16.3  Neesham to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Neesham to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jimmy Neesham, deserving this punishment
16.5  Neesham to Finch, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           104/1
         (R/R:  6.12)
         Jimmy Neesham        1.0-0-4-0
         Aaron Finch          44(55b 6X4)
         Shane Watson         55(43b 6X4 1X6)   

17.1  N McCullum to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
17.2  N McCullum to Watson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
17.3  N McCullum to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.4  N McCullum to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Shane Watson        
17.5  N McCullum to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
17.6  N McCullum to Watson, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Jesse Ryder made an excellent effort in the field

         Shane Watson           64 (48b 6X4 2X6)
         run out (Ryder)


         End of over 18  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           114/2
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Nathan McCullum      4.0-0-34-0
         Michael Clarke        0(0b)
         Aaron Finch          45(56b 6X4)

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... But he couldn't push on.

Code:
18.1  Neesham to Finch, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
18.2  Neesham to Clarke, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jimmy Neesham, deserving this punishment
18.3  Neesham to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
18.4  Neesham to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Neesham to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        
18.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           120/2
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Jimmy Neesham        2.0-0-10-0
         Aaron Finch          46(60b 6X4)
         Michael Clarke        5(2b 1X4)   

19.1  N McCullum to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
19.2  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
19.3  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
19.4  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
19.5  N McCullum to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
19.6  N McCullum to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
      Thats another fifty for Aaron Finch         

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           125/2
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Nathan McCullum      5.0-0-39-0
         Aaron Finch          50(65b 7X4)
         Michael Clarke        6(3b 1X4)   

20.1  Neesham to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.2  Neesham to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke      
20.3  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
20.5  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived 
20.6  Neesham to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           129/2
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Jimmy Neesham        3.0-0-14-0
         Michael Clarke        9(8b 1X4)
         Aaron Finch          51(66b 7X4)   

21.1  Anderson to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Corey Anderson, deserving this punishment
21.2  Anderson to Finch, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
21.3  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
21.5  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
21.6  Anderson to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           135/2
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Corey Anderson       1.0-0-6-0
         Aaron Finch          56(68b 8X4)
         Michael Clarke       10(12b 1X4)   

22.1  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived 
22.2  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
22.3  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4  Neesham to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Neesham to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch
22.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           136/2
         (R/R:  5.91)
         Jimmy Neesham        4.0-0-15-0
         Aaron Finch          56(70b 8X4)
         Michael Clarke       11(16b 1X4)   

23.1  Ryder to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
23.2  Ryder to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.3  Ryder to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Neesham allows yet another run
23.4  Ryder to Finch, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Aaron Finch
23.5  Ryder to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.6  Ryder to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           142/2
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Jesse Ryder          2.0-0-7-1
         Michael Clarke       12(20b 1X4)
         Aaron Finch          61(72b 9X4)   

24.1  Williamson to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke      
24.2  Williamson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
24.3  Williamson to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
24.4  Williamson to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kane Williamson, deserving this punishment
24.5  Williamson to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kane Williamson, deserving this punishment
24.6  Williamson to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           152/2
         (R/R:  6.08)
         Kane Williamson      1.0-0-10-0
         Aaron Finch          70(76b 11X4)
         Michael Clarke       13(22b 1X4)

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At the half-way point, Aaron Finch looked ominous.

Code:
25.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
25.2  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
25.3  Anderson to Clarke, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Corey Anderson, deserving this punishment
25.4  Anderson to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch         
25.5  Anderson to Finch, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
25.6  Anderson to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           159/2
         (R/R:  6.12)
         Corey Anderson       2.0-0-13-0
         Aaron Finch          72(78b 11X4)
         Michael Clarke       18(26b 2X4)   

26.1  Ryder to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Ryder to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
26.3  Ryder to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
26.4  Ryder to Finch, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.5  Ryder to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ryder          
26.6  Ryder to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke      

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           161/2
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Jesse Ryder          3.0-0-9-1
         Michael Clarke       19(27b 2X4)
         Aaron Finch          73(83b 11X4)   

27.1  Neesham to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch
27.2  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
27.3  Neesham to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
27.4  Neesham to Finch, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Neesham to Clarke, one run, Dropped! Ryder made a big mess of that simple chance
27.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           163/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Jimmy Neesham        5.0-0-16-0
         Aaron Finch          73(88b 11X4)
         Michael Clarke       20(28b 2X4)   

28.1  Anderson to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Anderson to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Anderson to Finch, SIX, What a wonderful player Aaron Finch is
28.4  Anderson to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
28.5  Anderson to Finch, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
28.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 29  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           171/2
         (R/R:  5.90)
         Corey Anderson       3.0-0-21-0
         Michael Clarke       21(31b 2X4)
         Aaron Finch          80(91b 11X4 1X6)   

29.1  Neesham to Finch, one run, One more to the total
29.2  Neesham to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
29.3  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
29.4  Neesham to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Neesham to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
29.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           175/2
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Jimmy Neesham        6.0-0-20-0
         Aaron Finch          82(95b 11X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       23(33b 2X4)   

30.1  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
30.2  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.3  McCle'ghan to Finch, SIX, What a wonderful player Aaron Finch is
30.4  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  McCle'ghan to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
30.6  McCle'ghan to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 31  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           186/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 4.0-0-37-0
         Aaron Finch          92(100b 12X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       24(34b 2X4)

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Finch entered the 90s with a brace of maximums.

Code:
31.1  Elliott to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch         
31.2  Elliott to Finch, FOUR, Grant Elliott cant belive it
31.3  Elliott to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
31.4  Elliott to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke      
31.5  Elliott to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.6  Elliott to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke      

         End of over 32  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           194/2
         (R/R:  6.06)
         Grant Elliott        3.0-0-17-0
         Michael Clarke       26(36b 2X4)
         Aaron Finch          98(104b 13X4 2X6)   

32.1  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
32.2  Neesham to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch
32.3  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch missed that one by a mile
32.4  Neesham to Finch, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
32.5  Neesham to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           196/2
         (R/R:  5.94)
         Jimmy Neesham        7.0-0-22-0
         Aaron Finch          99(109b 13X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       27(37b 2X4)   

33.1  Southee to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Southee to Clarke, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
33.3  Southee to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Aaron Finch has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
33.4  Southee to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived 
33.5  Southee to Clarke, legbye, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
33.6  Southee to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           199/2
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Tim Southee          8.0-0-40-0
         Aaron Finch         100(111b 13X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       28(41b 2X4)

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It was a timely first hundred of the tournament for the Australians.

Code:
34.1  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.2  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
34.3  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke was completely deceived 
34.4  Neesham to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch         
34.5  Neesham to Finch, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
34.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           200/2
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Jimmy Neesham        8.0-0-23-0
         Aaron Finch         100(113b 13X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       29(45b 2X4)   

35.1  McCle'ghan to Clarke, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Clarke
35.2  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan     
35.3  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
35.4  McCle'ghan to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.5  McCle'ghan to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell McCleneghan, deserving this punishment
35.6  McCle'ghan to Finch, two runs, Overthrow by Anderson instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 36  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           213/2
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 5.0-0-50-0
         Aaron Finch         106(115b 14X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       36(49b 3X4)   

36.1  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
36.2  Neesham to Clarke, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Clarke
36.3  Neesham to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Neesham to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Neesham to Finch, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           220/2
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Jimmy Neesham        9.0-0-30-0
         Aaron Finch         108(117b 14X4 2X6)
         Michael Clarke       41(53b 4X4)   

37.1  Southee to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
37.2  Southee to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.3  Southee to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
37.4  Southee to Finch, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
37.4  Southee to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
37.5  Southee to Finch, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Southee to Clarke, FOUR, Tim Southee cant belive it

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           227/2
         (R/R:  5.97)
         Tim Southee          9.0-0-47-0
         Michael Clarke       46(56b 5X4)
         Aaron Finch         109(121b 14X4 2X6)   

38.1  Neesham to Finch, no run, Aaron Finch was completely deceived 
38.2  Neesham to Finch, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Aaron Finch            109 (123b 14X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Neesham

38.3  Neesham to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
38.4  Neesham to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived 
38.5  Neesham to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Smith
38.6  Neesham to Smith, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Jimmy Neesham

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           231/3
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Jimmy Neesham        10.0-0-34-1
         Steve Smith           4(4b 1X4)
         Michael Clarke       46(56b 5X4)   

39.1  Elliott to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.2  Elliott to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Smith
39.3  Elliott to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
39.4  Elliott to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Smith and Michael Clarke      
39.5  Elliott to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.6  Elliott to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           239/3
         (R/R:  5.97)
         Grant Elliott        4.0-0-25-0
         Michael Clarke       49(59b 5X4)
         Steve Smith           9(7b 2X4)   

40.1  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived 
40.2  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith
40.3  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.4  McCle'ghan to Smith, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
40.6  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile

         End of over 41  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           240/3
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 6.0-0-50-0
         Michael Clarke       49(61b 5X4)
         Steve Smith           9(11b 2X4)   

41.1  Southee to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.2  Southee to Clarke, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Clarke
      The crowd cheers for Michael Clarke's fifty
41.3  Southee to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
41.4  Southee to Clarke, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Clarke
41.5  Southee to Clarke, no run, Defensively played by Michael Clarke
41.6  Southee to Clarke, FOUR, Tim Southee cant belive it
      Tim Southee finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (15 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           255/3
         (R/R:  6.07)
         Tim Southee          10.0-0-62-0
         Michael Clarke       61(66b 8X4)
         Steve Smith          12(12b 2X4)

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Finch departed, but Michael Clarke pushed past his fify.

Code:
42.1  McCle'ghan to Smith, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke
42.3  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4  McCle'ghan to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.5  McCle'ghan to Clarke, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Clarke
42.6  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 43  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           261/3
         (R/R:  6.07)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 7.0-0-55-0
         Steve Smith          12(13b 2X4)
         Michael Clarke       66(71b 9X4)   

43.1  Williamson to Clarke, FOUR, Kane Williamson cant belive it
43.2  Williamson to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
43.3  Williamson to Clarke, one run, Dropped! Southee made a big mess of that simple chance
43.4  Williamson to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived 
43.5  Williamson to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Williamson to Clarke, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 44  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           268/3
         (R/R:  6.09)
         Kane Williamson      2.0-0-17-0
         Steve Smith          13(15b 2X4)
         Michael Clarke       72(75b 10X4)   

44.1  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.2  McCle'ghan to Smith, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
44.3  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.4  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.5  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile
44.6  McCle'ghan to Smith, FOUR, Mitchell McCleneghan cant belive it

         End of over 45  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           275/3
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 8.0-0-62-0
         Steve Smith          18(19b 3X4)
         Michael Clarke       74(77b 10X4)   

45.1  Anderson to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steve Smith         
45.2  Anderson to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Anderson to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Smith
45.4  Anderson to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Michael Clarke      
45.5  Anderson to Clarke, FOUR, Corey Anderson cant belive it
45.6  Anderson to Clarke, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 46  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           285/3
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Corey Anderson       4.0-0-31-0
         Michael Clarke       79(80b 11X4)
         Steve Smith          23(22b 4X4)   

46.1  McCle'ghan to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.2  McCle'ghan to Clarke, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Clarke
46.3  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Steve Smith         
46.4  McCle'ghan to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell McCleneghan, deserving this punishment
46.5  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile
46.6  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 47  (12 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           297/3
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 9.0-0-74-0
         Steve Smith          30(26b 5X4)
         Michael Clarke       84(82b 12X4)   

47.1  N McCullum to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
47.2  N McCullum to Clarke, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  N McCullum to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.4  N McCullum to Smith, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
47.4  N McCullum to Smith, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
47.5  N McCullum to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nathan McCullum, deserving this punishment
47.6  N McCullum to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 48  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           310/3
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Nathan McCullum      6.0-0-52-0
         Michael Clarke       85(84b 12X4)
         Steve Smith          41(31b 6X4 1X6)   

48.1  McCle'ghan to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.2  McCle'ghan to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
48.3  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  McCle'ghan to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.5  McCle'ghan to Clarke, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  McCle'ghan to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
      Mitchell McCleneghan finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 49  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           320/3
         (R/R:  6.53)
         Mitchell McCleneghan 10.0-0-84-0
         Steve Smith          47(35b 6X4 1X6)
         Michael Clarke       89(86b 12X4)

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Mitchell McCleneghan finished a miserable spell. With one over left, could Clark get to 100, or Smith to 50?

Code:
49.1  N McCullum to Clarke, no run, Nathan McCullum is getting the ball to turn ferociously
49.2  N McCullum to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
49.3  N McCullum to Clarke, FOUR, Nathan McCullum cant belive it
49.4  N McCullum to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
49.5  N McCullum to Clarke, wide, Nathan McCullum bowling a very wayward one
49.5  N McCullum to Clarke, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Clarke
49.6  N McCullum to Clarke, no run, Left alone by Michael Clarke

         End of over 50  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           329/3
         (R/R:  6.58)
         Nathan McCullum      7.0-0-61-0
         Michael Clarke       97(93b 14X4)
         Steve Smith          47(35b 6X4 1X6)

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Not quite. But not for lack of trying.

Code:
AUSTRALIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Aaron Finch         lbw            b. Neesham     109   123   14    2   88.6%
David Warner        c. N McCullum  b. Ryder         1     6    0    0   16.7%
Shane Watson        run out (Ryder)                64    48    6    2  133.3%
Michael Clarke      not out                        97    93   14    0  104.3%
Steve Smith         not out                        47    35    6    1  134.3%
Brad Haddin                                       
James Faulkner                                    
Mitchell Johnson                                  
Mitchell Starc                                    
James Pattinson                                   
Nathan Lyon                                       
 
 Total:  329/3       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.58      Extras:  11

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The Australian batsmen really cashed in on the flat track at Newlands.

Code:
NEW ZEALAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Tim Southee          10.0      0      62      0      6.20     3      0 
Mitchell McCleneghan 10.0      0      84      0      8.40     0      0 
Jesse Ryder           3.0      0       9      1      3.00     0      0 
Grant Elliott         4.0      0      25      0      6.25     0      0 
Nathan McCullum       7.0      0      61      0      8.71     2      0 
Jimmy Neesham        10.0      0      34      1      3.40     0      0 
Corey Anderson        4.0      0      31      0      7.75     0      0 
Kane Williamson       2.0      0      17      0      8.50     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

Total: 329/3          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.58      Extras: 11

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The Kiwis tried eight bowlers, but rarely had an answer.

Code:
AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Finch       D Warner     þþ                                         7 (16)
A Finch       S Watson     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ        107 (92)
A Finch       M Clarke     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      113 (122)
S Smith       M Clarke     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ          102 (70)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       114/2     227/3               
                                                                          

 Total:  329/3       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.58     Extras:  11
 
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Code:
0.1  Johnson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
0.2  Johnson to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Johnson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
0.4  Johnson to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Clarke allows yet another run
0.5  Johnson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
0.6  Johnson to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Martin Guptill      

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND           4/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  6.65)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-4-0
         Martin Guptill        3(4b)
         Jesse Ryder           1(2b)

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The sight of Mitchell Johnson roaring into bowl is ominous when you need 330 to win.

Code:
1.1  Starc to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
1.2  Starc to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
1.3  Starc to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.4  Starc to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
1.5  Starc to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Starc to Ryder, two runs, 

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.67)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-6-0
         Jesse Ryder           7(8b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        3(4b)   

2.1  Johnson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder         
2.2  Johnson to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Johnson to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Johnson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
2.5  Johnson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
2.6  Johnson to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          16/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  6.68)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-10-0
         Martin Guptill        8(9b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           8(9b 1X4)   

3.1  Starc to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Starc to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
3.4  Starc to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
3.5  Starc to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
3.6  Starc to Guptill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Starc, giving that a wide
3.6  Starc to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          18/0
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  6.78)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-8-0
         Martin Guptill        8(15b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           9(10b 1X4)   

4.1  Johnson to Ryder, two runs, 
4.2  Johnson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Pattinson allows yet another run
4.3  Johnson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
4.4  Johnson to Guptill, FOUR, Mitchell Johnson cant belive it
4.5  Johnson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
4.6  Johnson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          25/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.78)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-17-0
         Martin Guptill       12(19b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          12(12b 1X4)   

5.1  Starc to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Starc to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.3  Starc to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.4  Starc to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
5.5  Starc to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Starc to Guptill, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 6  (11 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          36/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  6.68)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-19-0
         Martin Guptill       19(21b 2X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          16(16b 1X4)

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Form man Martin Guptill swatted the first maximum for the Kiwis.

Code:
6.1  Watson to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
6.2  Watson to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Johnson made a big mess of that simple chance
6.3  Watson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
6.4  Watson to Ryder, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
6.5  Watson to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Watson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Finch allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          43/0
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  6.67)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-7-0
         Martin Guptill       20(22b 2X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          22(21b 2X4)   

7.1  Starc to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Starc to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Martin Guptill      
7.3  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
7.4  Starc to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Starc to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Finch made a big mess of that simple chance
7.6  Starc to Ryder, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 8  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          46/0
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  6.76)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-22-0
         Martin Guptill       21(25b 2X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          24(24b 2X4)   

8.1  Lyon to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Haddin allows yet another run
8.2  Lyon to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
8.3  Lyon to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.4  Lyon to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
8.5  Lyon to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
8.6  Lyon to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder         

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          50/0
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  6.83)
         Nathan Lyon          1.0-0-4-0
         Jesse Ryder          26(26b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       23(29b 2X4 1X6)   

9.1  Smith to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Smith to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Smith to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
9.4  Smith to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder         
9.5  Smith to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
9.6  Smith to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Smith, deserving this punishment

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          60/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  6.75)
         Steve Smith          1.0-0-10-0
         Martin Guptill       32(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          27(27b 2X4)

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The Kiwis made an excellent start to their chase with a solid PowerPlay.

Code:
10.1  Pattinson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
10.2  Pattinson to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
10.3  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
10.6  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          61/0
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  6.90)
         James Pattinson      1.0-0-1-0
         Martin Guptill       32(38b 4X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          28(29b 2X4)   

11.1  Watson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
11.2  Watson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder         
11.3  Watson to Ryder, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
11.4  Watson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
11.5  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
11.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          68/0
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  6.89)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-14-0
         Martin Guptill       33(41b 4X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          34(32b 3X4)   

12.1  Faulkner to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
12.2  Faulkner to Ryder, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Jesse Ryder            34 (34b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Faulkner

12.3  Faulkner to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
12.4  Faulkner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
12.5  Faulkner to Taylor, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
12.6  Faulkner to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          70/1
         (R/R:  5.38   R/R Req:  7.03)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-2-1
         Ross Taylor           2(4b)
         Martin Guptill       33(41b 4X4 1X6)   

13.1  Lyon to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Lyon to Taylor, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Lyon to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Lyon to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
13.5  Lyon to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.6  Lyon to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill      

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          74/1
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  7.11)
         Nathan Lyon          2.0-0-7-0
         Martin Guptill       35(45b 4X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           3(6b)   

14.1  Pattinson to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
14.2  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pattinson      
14.3  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Pattinson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor         
14.5  Pattinson to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.6  Pattinson to Guptill, FOUR, James Pattinson cant belive it

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          83/1
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  7.06)
         James Pattinson      2.0-0-10-0
         Martin Guptill       40(49b 5X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor           7(8b)   

15.1  Smith to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
15.2  Smith to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
15.3  Smith to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.4  Smith to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Smith to Taylor, no run, Steve Smith is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.6  Smith to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          83/1
         (R/R:  5.19   R/R Req:  7.26)
         Steve Smith          2.0-0-10-0
         Ross Taylor           7(14b)
         Martin Guptill       40(49b 5X4 1X6)   

16.1  Watson to Guptill, SIX, What a wonderful player Martin Guptill is
16.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
16.3  Watson to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
      Fifty for Martin Guptill      
16.4  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
16.5  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
16.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         

         End of over 17  (10 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND          93/1
         (R/R:  5.47   R/R Req:  7.18)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-24-0
         Martin Guptill       50(55b 6X4 2X6)
         Ross Taylor           7(14b)   

17.1  Lyon to Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
17.2  Lyon to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
17.3  Lyon to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Finch allows yet another run
17.4  Lyon to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nathan Lyon, deserving this punishment
17.5  Lyon to Taylor, legbye, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
17.6  Lyon to Guptill, FOUR, Nathan Lyon cant belive it

         End of over 18  (15 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         108/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  6.94)
         Nathan Lyon          3.0-0-21-0
         Martin Guptill       55(57b 7X4 2X6)
         Ross Taylor          16(18b 2X4)   

18.1  Faulkner to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill      
18.2  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
18.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.5  Faulkner to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       
18.6  Faulkner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         110/1
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  7.10)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-4-1
         Ross Taylor          17(21b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       56(60b 7X4 2X6)   

19.1  Johnson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
19.2  Johnson to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Johnson to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
19.4  Johnson to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
19.5  Johnson to Taylor, OUT, Michael Clarke takes an easy catch to dismiss Ross Taylor

         Ross Taylor            21 (24b 3X4)
         c. Clarke      b. Johnson

19.6  Johnson to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         115/2
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  7.17)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-22-1
         Kane Williamson       0(1b)
         Martin Guptill       57(62b 7X4 2X6)

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The best way to stall a chase is to take wickets. In this case, the wickets of Ryder and Taylor.

Code:
20.1  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
20.2  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
20.3  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Faulkner to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.5  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
20.6  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         

         End of over 21  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         120/2
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  7.24)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-9-1
         Kane Williamson       3(3b)
         Martin Guptill       59(66b 7X4 2X6)   

21.1  Starc to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
21.2  Starc to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
21.3  Starc to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
21.4  Starc to Guptill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.5  Starc to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     
21.6  Starc to Williamson, one run, Dropped! Warner made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 22  (10 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         130/2
         (R/R:  5.91   R/R Req:  7.14)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-32-0
         Martin Guptill       67(70b 7X4 3X6)
         Kane Williamson       5(5b)

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Martin Guptill's third six outdid anything from Aaron Finch.

Code:
22.1  Pattinson to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.2  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pattinson      
22.3  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
22.6  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pattinson      

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         133/2
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  7.30)
         James Pattinson      3.0-0-13-0
         Martin Guptill       67(75b 7X4 3X6)
         Kane Williamson       8(6b)   

23.1  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
23.2  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
23.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.4  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       
23.5  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Faulkner to Guptill, SIX, What a wonderful player Martin Guptill is

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         140/2
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  7.31)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-16-1
         Martin Guptill       73(79b 7X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson       9(8b)   

24.1  Smith to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
24.2  Smith to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
24.3  Smith to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
24.4  Smith to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
24.5  Smith to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
24.6  Smith to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 25  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         146/2
         (R/R:  5.84   R/R Req:  7.36)
         Steve Smith          3.0-1-16-0
         Kane Williamson      10(10b)
         Martin Guptill       78(83b 8X4 4X6)   

25.1  Lyon to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
25.2  Lyon to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.3  Lyon to Guptill, legbye, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
25.4  Lyon to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
25.5  Lyon to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson     
25.6  Lyon to Williamson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         152/2
         (R/R:  5.85   R/R Req:  7.42)
         Nathan Lyon          4.0-0-26-0
         Martin Guptill       80(86b 8X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      13(13b)   

26.1  Smith to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.2  Smith to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
26.3  Smith to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
26.4  Smith to Williamson, FOUR, Steve Smith cant belive it
26.5  Smith to Williamson, three runs, Great work by Finch saved a certain boundary
26.6  Smith to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         159/2
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  7.43)
         Steve Smith          4.0-1-23-0
         Martin Guptill       80(87b 8X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      20(18b 1X4)   

27.1  Johnson to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
27.2  Johnson to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
27.3  Johnson to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
27.4  Johnson to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Johnson to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
27.6  Johnson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         160/2
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  7.73)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-23-1
         Martin Guptill       80(88b 8X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      21(23b 1X4)   

28.1  Starc to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.2  Starc to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.3  Starc to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
28.4  Starc to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
28.5  Starc to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
28.6  Starc to Williamson, two runs, 

         End of over 29  (12 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         172/2
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  7.52)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-44-0
         Kane Williamson      28(26b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       85(91b 9X4 4X6)   

29.1  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
29.2  Faulkner to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
29.3  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.4  Faulkner to Williamson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Faulkner, giving that a wide
29.4  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
29.6  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         179/2
         (R/R:  5.97   R/R Req:  7.55)
         James Faulkner       5.0-0-23-1
         Martin Guptill       86(92b 9X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      33(32b 3X4)   

30.1  Watson to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
30.2  Watson to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
30.3  Watson to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
30.4  Watson to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
30.5  Watson to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
30.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         180/2
         (R/R:  5.81   R/R Req:  7.89)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-25-0
         Martin Guptill       86(93b 9X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      34(37b 3X4)   

31.1  Starc to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Starc to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Starc to Guptill, legbye, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
31.4  Starc to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
31.5  Starc to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
31.6  Starc to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         182/2
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  8.22)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-45-0
         Kane Williamson      35(42b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill       86(94b 9X4 4X6)

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Some sustained Aussie pressure pushed the rate up over eight.

Code:
32.1  Johnson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.2  Johnson to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     
32.3  Johnson to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.4  Johnson to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
32.5  Johnson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
32.6  Johnson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         184/2
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  8.59)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-25-1
         Martin Guptill       87(98b 9X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      36(44b 3X4)   

33.1  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
33.3  Faulkner to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
33.4  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
33.5  Faulkner to Williamson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       
33.6  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         190/2
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  8.75)
         James Faulkner       6.0-0-28-1
         Kane Williamson      40(49b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       88(99b 9X4 4X6)   

34.1  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.2  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
34.3  Pattinson to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     
34.4  Pattinson to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
34.5  Pattinson to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
34.6  Pattinson to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         198/2
         (R/R:  5.66   R/R Req:  8.80)
         James Pattinson      4.0-0-21-0
         Martin Guptill       89(102b 9X4 4X6)
         Kane Williamson      47(52b 5X4)   

35.1  Starc to Williamson, FOUR, Mitchell Starc cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Kane Williamson's fifty
35.2  Starc to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Starc to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
35.4  Starc to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
35.5  Starc to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     
35.6  Starc to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 36  (10 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         208/2
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  8.71)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-55-0
         Kane Williamson      52(56b 6X4)
         Martin Guptill       94(104b 10X4 4X6)

Kane+Williamson+New+Zealand+v+Netherlands+7VbQosVFOq0l.jpg

Kane Williamson accelerated past his 50.

Code:
36.1  Johnson to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.2  Johnson to Williamson, OUT, James Faulkner takes an easy catch to dismiss Kane Williamson

         Kane Williamson        52 (57b 6X4)
         c. Faulkner    b. Johnson

36.3  Johnson to B McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.4  Johnson to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Johnson to B McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 37  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         214/3
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  8.92)
         Mitchell Johnson     7.0-0-31-2
         Martin Guptill       98(106b 10X4 4X6)
         Brendon McCullum      2(3b)   

37.1  Starc to B McCullum, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
37.2  Starc to B McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.3  Starc to B McCullum, one run, Dropped! Finch made a big mess of that simple chance
37.4  Starc to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
37.5  Starc to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
      Martin Guptill has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
37.6  Starc to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         221/3
         (R/R:  5.82   R/R Req:  9.08)
         Mitchell Starc       9.0-0-62-0
         Martin Guptill      102(109b 11X4 4X6)
         Brendon McCullum      5(6b)

Martin+Guptill+New+Zealand+v+India+7f3QnPFctWtl.jpg

Back-to-back tons for Guptill, but he still has a job to do.

Code:
38.1  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
38.2  Johnson to B McCullum, FOUR, Mitchell Johnson cant belive it
38.3  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
38.4  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.5  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
38.6  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         225/3
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  9.55)
         Mitchell Johnson     8.0-0-35-2
         Brendon McCullum      9(12b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill      102(109b 11X4 4X6)   

39.1  Pattinson to Guptill, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
39.2  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pattinson      
39.3  Pattinson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
39.4  Pattinson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum    
39.5  Pattinson to B McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pattinson      
39.6  Pattinson to B McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 40  (7 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         232/3
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  9.80)
         James Pattinson      5.0-0-28-0
         Brendon McCullum      9(14b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill      109(113b 11X4 5X6)   

40.1  Lyon to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.2  Lyon to B McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.3  Lyon to B McCullum, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Nathan Lyon, giving that a wide
40.3  Lyon to B McCullum, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
40.4  Lyon to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
40.5  Lyon to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
40.6  Lyon to Guptill, no run, Nathan Lyon is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         237/3
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req: 10.33)
         Nathan Lyon          5.0-0-31-0
         Martin Guptill      112(117b 11X4 5X6)
         Brendon McCullum     10(17b 1X4)   

41.1  Johnson to B McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
41.2  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
41.3  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
41.4  Johnson to B McCullum, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brendon McCullum
41.5  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
41.6  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         245/3
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req: 10.63)
         Mitchell Johnson     9.0-0-43-2
         Brendon McCullum     18(23b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill      112(117b 11X4 5X6)   

42.1  Faulkner to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
42.2  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin         
42.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner       
42.5  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.6  Faulkner to B McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Faulkner, deserving this punishment

         End of over 43  (9 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         254/3
         (R/R:  5.91   R/R Req: 10.86)
         James Faulkner       7.0-0-37-1
         Brendon McCullum     22(24b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill      117(122b 12X4 5X6)   

43.1  Johnson to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run
43.2  Johnson to B McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.3  Johnson to B McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
43.4  Johnson to B McCullum, one run, Dropped! Pattinson made a big mess of that simple chance
43.5  Johnson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Johnson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
      The end to a good spell from Mitchell Johnson

         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         260/3
         (R/R:  5.91   R/R Req: 11.67)
         Mitchell Johnson     10.0-0-49-2
         Martin Guptill      118(125b 12X4 5X6)
         Brendon McCullum     27(27b 5X4)   

44.1  Starc to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
44.2  Starc to B McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
44.3  Starc to B McCullum, one run, One more to the total
44.4  Starc to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
44.5  Starc to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
44.6  Starc to B McCullum, one run, One more to the total
      Mitchell Starc finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 45  (11 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         271/3
         (R/R:  6.02   R/R Req: 11.80)
         Mitchell Starc       10.0-0-73-0
         Martin Guptill      123(127b 13X4 5X6)
         Brendon McCullum     33(31b 6X4)

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The Kiwis just about kept up with the game. Mitchell Starc did not.

Code:
45.1  Faulkner to B McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill      
45.2  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
45.4  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
45.5  Faulkner to B McCullum, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
45.6  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         276/3
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req: 13.50)
         James Faulkner       8.0-0-42-1
         Martin Guptill      124(131b 13X4 5X6)
         Brendon McCullum     37(33b 6X4)   

46.1  Lyon to B McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
46.2  Lyon to B McCullum, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
46.3  Lyon to B McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.4  Lyon to B McCullum, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Brendon McCullum
46.5  Lyon to B McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Lyon to B McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill      

         End of over 47  (9 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         285/3
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req: 15.00)
         Nathan Lyon          6.0-0-40-0
         Martin Guptill      124(131b 13X4 5X6)
         Brendon McCullum     46(39b 6X4 1X6)   

47.1  Faulkner to B McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
47.2  Faulkner to Guptill, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Guptill cant belive it

         Martin Guptill         124 (132b 13X4 5X6)
         b. Faulkner

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Disaster! Guptill is gone!

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New Zealand need 46 runs.

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From 16 balls.

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Surely it's a bridge too far?

 
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Code:
47.3  Faulkner to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
47.4  Faulkner to B McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.5  Faulkner to B McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
47.6  Faulkner to B McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Faulkner, deserving this punishment
      The crowd cheers for Brendon McCullum's fifty

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         291/4
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req: 19.50)
         James Faulkner       9.0-0-48-2
         Brendon McCullum     51(43b 7X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        1(1b)

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A superb over from James Faulkner as good as sealed the game for Australia.

Code:
48.1  Lyon to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Lyon to Anderson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
48.3  Lyon to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  Lyon to Anderson, FOUR, Nathan Lyon cant belive it
48.5  Lyon to Anderson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
48.5  Lyon to Anderson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nathan Lyon, deserving this punishment
48.6  Lyon to Anderson, legbye, Nathan Lyon is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 49  (12 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         303/4
         (R/R:  6.18   R/R Req: 27.00)
         Nathan Lyon          7.0-0-51-0
         Brendon McCullum     51(43b 7X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson       11(8b 2X4)   

49.1  Faulkner to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run
49.2  Faulkner to B McCullum, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Faulkner, giving that a wide
49.2  Faulkner to B McCullum, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
49.3  Faulkner to B McCullum, one run, Dropped! Warner made a big mess of that simple chance
49.4  Faulkner to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5  Faulkner to Anderson, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Faulkner. Anderson didnt have a clue

         Corey Anderson         12 (11b 2X4)
         b. Faulkner

49.6  Faulkner to Elliott, three runs, Great work by Smith saved a certain boundary

         End of over 50  (12 runs)
         NEW ZEALAND         315/5
         (R/R:  6.30)
         James Faulkner       10.0-0-60-3
         Brendon McCullum     58(46b 7X4 2X6)
         Grant Elliott         3(1b)   


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         NEW ZEALAND         315/5 (RR:  6.36)
         James Faulkner        10.0-0-60-3
         Brendon McCullum     58(46b 7X4 2X6)
         Grant Elliott         3(1b)

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The Kiwis just needed one more over...

Code:
NEW ZEALAND innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill                     b. Faulkner    124   132   13    5   93.9%
Jesse Ryder         lbw            b. Faulkner     34    34    3    0  100.0%
Ross Taylor         c. Clarke      b. Johnson      21    24    3    0   87.5%
Kane Williamson     c. Faulkner    b. Johnson      52    57    6    0   91.2%
Brendon McCullum    not out                        58    46    7    2  126.1%
Corey Anderson                     b. Faulkner     12    11    2    0  109.1%
Grant Elliott       not out                         3     1    0    0  300.0%
Jimmy Neesham        
Nathan McCullum      
Tim Southee          
Mitchell McCleneghan 
 
 Total:  315/5       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.30      Extras:  11

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Martin Guptill was superb, but he couldn't do quite enough.

Code:
AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Johnson     10.0      0      49      2      4.90     0      0 
Mitchell Starc       10.0      0      73      0      7.30     1      0 
Shane Watson          4.0      0      25      0      6.25     0      0 
Nathan Lyon           7.0      0      51      0      7.29     2      0 
Steve Smith           4.0      1      23      0      5.75     0      0 
James Pattinson       5.0      0      28      0      5.60     0      0 
James Faulkner       10.0      0      60      3      6.00     2      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

Total: 315/5          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.30      Extras: 11

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In the end, fifth-change James Faulkner made all the difference.

Code:
NEW ZEALAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     J Ryder      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  68 (74)
M Guptill     R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         47 (45)
M Guptill     Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       96 (99)
M Guptill     B McCullum   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               75 (66)
C Anderson    B McCullum   þþþþþþþþþ                                 26 (15)
G Elliott     B McCullum   þþ                                         3 (1)


     Fall of Wickets    68/1      115/2     211/3     286/4     312/5
                                                                          

 Total:  315/5       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.30     Extras:  11

Code:
That will be the match
A very close match indeed, but in the end the Australia bowlers contained the New Zealand batsman, to grasp victory

Both teams are of course through to the World Cup, but that will be heartbreaking for the Kiwis.

Thats all the cricket from Newlands

 
AUSTRALIA            329/3     50.0 overs
NEW ZEALAND          315/5     50.0 overs
   
Australia won by 14 runs
  
Man of the match: Aaron Finch
 
Well Well i wanna cry :([DOUBLEPOST=1415577124][/DOUBLEPOST]World Cup and i will continue with NEW ZEALAND
 
Thriller of a final this was!
 
Faulkner's a legend. He won us the semi-final and now the final too! Brilliant game. :thumbs
 
Congratulations to Australia and its manager VC the Slogger, tough luck.

@The Author what will be the next season for qualification to world cup, im guessing a cup in Asia
 
@The Author what will be the next season for qualification to world cup, im guessing a cup in Asia

The next tournament will be a 16-team affair in Asia - probably taking place in Sri Lanka.

After that will be a short, sharp 12-team tournament with a view to deciding the four remaining teams, which will be run in conjunction with two warm-ups each for the 28 who have already qualified.

After that, the 32-team Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - which will use the graphics pack made by @EARAgAV
 
The list of nations that have qualified for the world cup
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Trinidad & Tobago (Was the West Indies)
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Italy - Debut
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Scotland - 3rd (1999, 2007)
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Australia - 11th (All)
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Barbados (Was the West Indies)
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Namibia - 2nd (2003)
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Papua New Guinea - Debut
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England - 11th (All)
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Grenada (Was the West Indies)
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Jamaica (Was the West Indies)
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New Zealand - 11th (All)
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St Vincent & G. (Was the West Indies)
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Anguilla (Was the West Indies)
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Germany - Debut
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United States - Debut
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Denmark - Debut
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Guyana (Was the West Indies)
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South Africa - 7th (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011)
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Zimbabwe - 9th (1983, 87, 92, 96, 99, 03, 07, 11
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Northern Ireland - Debut
 

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