Elite League New Zealand - Season 2

^I'd suggest you to let Papps keep the wicket so Dhoni gets some pressure off and finish the innings in his usual stlye.
 
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Game 9
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at University Oval, Dunedin
Match reduced to 34 overs-a-side game due to rain
Wellington Firebirds won the toss and chose to bowl first
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Otago Phoenix Innings
Code:
0.1  Mills to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
0.2  Mills to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3  Mills to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Aaron Finch        
0.4  Mills to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
0.5  Mills to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mills          
0.6  Mills to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX         4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Kyle Mills           1.0-0-4-0
         Brendon McCullum      2(4b)
         Aaron Finch           2(2b)  

1.1  Amla to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
1.2  Amla to McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.3  Amla to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
1.4  Amla to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Aaron Finch        
1.5  Amla to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
1.6  Amla to McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX         8/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Hashim Amla          1.0-0-4-0
         Aaron Finch           4(4b)
         Brendon McCullum      4(8b)  

2.1  Guptill to McCullum, FOUR, Brendon McCullum is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.2  Guptill to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
2.3  Guptill to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
2.4  Guptill to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
2.5  Guptill to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
2.6  Guptill to McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Martin Guptill       1.0-0-5-0
         Aaron Finch           4(4b)
         Brendon McCullum      9(14b 1X4)  

3.1  Papps to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Papps          
3.2  Papps to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
3.3  Papps to Finch, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
3.4  Papps to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Papps to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
3.6  Papps to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Papps          

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        16/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Michael Papps        1.0-0-3-0
         Aaron Finch           5(7b)
         Brendon McCullum     11(17b 1X4)  

4.1  Mills to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
4.2  Mills to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Aaron Finch        
4.3  Mills to Finch, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.4  Mills to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
4.5  Mills to McCullum, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Brendon McCullum
4.6  Mills to McCullum, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 5  (15 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        31/0
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Kyle Mills           2.0-0-18-0
         Aaron Finch           8(8b)
         Brendon McCullum     22(22b 2X4 1X6)  

5.1  Morkel to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
5.3  Morkel to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4  Morkel to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch        
5.5  Morkel to Finch, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Morkel to Finch, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        33/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Morne Morkel         1.0-0-2-0
         Brendon McCullum     23(26b 2X4 1X6)
         Aaron Finch           9(10b)  

6.1  Mills to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.2  Mills to Finch, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.3  Mills to Finch, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Rob Nicol made an excellent effort in the field

         Aaron Finch            9 (13b)
         run out (Nicol)

6.4  Mills to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
6.5  Mills to Hafeez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mills          
6.6  Mills to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        33/1
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Kyle Mills           3.0-0-18-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       0(3b)
         Brendon McCullum     23(26b 2X4 1X6)  

7.1  McCle'ghan to McCullum, FOUR, Mitchell McClenaghan cant belive it
7.2  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
7.3  McCle'ghan to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Hafeez    
7.4  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Brendon McCullum    
7.5  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
7.6  McCle'ghan to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        40/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 1.0-0-7-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       1(4b)
         Brendon McCullum     29(31b 3X4 1X6)  

8.1  Johnson to McCullum, two runs, Overthrow by Johnson instead of 1 they get 2
8.2  Johnson to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
8.3  Johnson to McCullum, legbye, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
8.4  Johnson to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
8.5  Johnson to Hafeez, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
8.6  Johnson to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (11 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        51/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-10-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       5(7b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     35(34b 4X4 1X6)  

9.1  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  McCle'ghan to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.3  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.5  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.6  McCle'ghan to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Mohammad Hafeez    

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        58/1
         (R/R:  5.80)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 2.0-0-14-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      10(10b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     37(37b 4X4 1X6)  

10.1  Morkel to McCullum, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brendon McCullum
10.2  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
10.3  Morkel to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.4  Morkel to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Brendon McCullum    
10.5  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Morkel to McCullum, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 11  (12 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        70/1
         (R/R:  6.36)
         Morne Morkel         2.0-0-14-0
         Brendon McCullum     48(42b 5X4 2X6)
         Mohammad Hafeez      11(11b 1X4)  

11.1  Anderson to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Anderson to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
11.3  Anderson to Hafeez, one run, Dropped! Papps made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Anderson to McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Corey Anderson, deserving this punishment
      The crowd cheers for Brendon McCullum's fifty
11.5  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
11.6  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        75/1
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Corey Anderson       1.0-0-5-0
         Brendon McCullum     52(45b 6X4 2X6)
         Mohammad Hafeez      12(14b 1X4)  

12.1  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
12.2  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
12.3  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
12.5  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  McCle'ghan to Hafeez, two runs, Overthrow by Johnson instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        77/1
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 3.0-0-16-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      14(20b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     52(45b 6X4 2X6)  

13.1  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
13.2  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
13.3  Morkel to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
13.4  Morkel to McCullum, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
13.5  Morkel to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Mohammad Hafeez    
13.6  Morkel to Hafeez, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Mohammad Hafeez the finger

         Mohammad Hafeez        14 (21b 1X4)
         c. Dhoni       b. Morkel


         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        84/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Morne Morkel         3.0-0-21-1
         Stephen Myburgh       0(0b)
         Brendon McCullum     59(50b 7X4 2X6)  

14.1  Anderson to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Anderson to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.3  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
14.4  Anderson to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
14.5  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
14.6  Anderson to McCullum, legbye, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (1 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        85/2
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Corey Anderson       2.0-0-5-0
         Stephen Myburgh       0(0b)
         Brendon McCullum     59(56b 7X4 2X6)  

15.1  Mills to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.2  Mills to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
15.3  Mills to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
15.4  Mills to Myburgh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
15.5  Mills to Myburgh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
15.6  Mills to Myburgh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mills          

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        86/2
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Kyle Mills           4.0-1-19-0
         Stephen Myburgh       0(3b)
         Brendon McCullum     60(59b 7X4 2X6)  

16.1  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
16.3  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
16.5  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        86/2
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 4.0-0-16-0
         Brendon McCullum     60(65b 7X4 2X6)
         Stephen Myburgh       0(3b)  

17.1  Anderson to Myburgh, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Myburgh and Brendon McCullum    
17.2  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
17.3  Anderson to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Amla allows yet another run
17.4  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, Stephen Myburgh was completely deceived 
17.5  Anderson to Myburgh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Stephen Myburgh
17.6  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, Stephen Myburgh missed that one by a mile

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        92/2
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Corey Anderson       3.0-0-11-0
         Stephen Myburgh       5(7b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     61(67b 7X4 2X6)  

18.1  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
18.2  Morkel to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3  Morkel to Myburgh, legbye, Stephen Myburgh was completely deceived 
18.4  Morkel to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
18.5  Morkel to Myburgh, no run, Left alone by Stephen Myburgh
18.6  Morkel to Myburgh, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. MS Dhoni didnt have a chance

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        96/2
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Morne Morkel         4.0-0-23-1
         Brendon McCullum     63(71b 7X4 2X6)
         Stephen Myburgh       5(9b 1X4)  

19.1  Johnson to Myburgh, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
19.2  Johnson to Myburgh, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Johnson to Myburgh, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Johnson to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Stephen Myburgh    
19.4  Johnson to Myburgh, no run, Stephen Myburgh was completely deceived 
19.5  Johnson to Myburgh, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Myburgh and Brendon McCullum    
19.6  Johnson to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       106/2
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-20-0
         Brendon McCullum     64(73b 7X4 2X6)
         Stephen Myburgh      13(13b 1X4 1X6)  

20.1  Morkel to Myburgh, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Myburgh
20.2  Morkel to Myburgh, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Myburgh and Brendon McCullum    
20.3  Morkel to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        
20.4  Morkel to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Morkel to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Myburgh    
20.6  Morkel to Myburgh, one run, The misfield by Morkel allows yet another run

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       109/2
         (R/R:  5.19)
         Morne Morkel         5.0-0-26-1
         Brendon McCullum     65(76b 7X4 2X6)
         Stephen Myburgh      15(16b 1X4 1X6)  

21.1  Mills to Myburgh, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Myburgh
21.2  Mills to Myburgh, one run, The misfield by Mills allows yet another run
21.3  Mills to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
21.4  Mills to McCullum, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Brendon McCullum       65 (78b 7X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Mills

21.5  Mills to Styris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Mills to Styris, no ball, no run, Scott Styris was completely deceived 
21.6  Mills to Styris, no run, Scott Styris was completely deceived 

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       111/3
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Kyle Mills           5.0-1-21-1
         Scott Styris          0(2b)
         Stephen Myburgh      16(18b 1X4 1X6)  

22.1  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, no run, Left alone by Stephen Myburgh
22.2  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
22.3  McCle'ghan to Styris, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Styris and Stephen Myburgh    
22.4  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, no run, Stephen Myburgh was completely deceived 
22.5  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
22.6  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Myburgh

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       113/3
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 5.0-1-17-0
         Stephen Myburgh      16(23b 1X4 1X6)
         Scott Styris          1(3b)  

23.1  Johnson to Styris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Johnson to Styris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  Johnson to Styris, two runs, 
23.4  Johnson to Styris, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Scott Styris
23.5  Johnson to Styris, no run, Left alone by Scott Styris
23.6  Johnson to Styris, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       119/3
         (R/R:  4.96)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-26-0
         Scott Styris          7(9b 1X4)
         Stephen Myburgh      16(23b 1X4 1X6)  

24.1  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.2  McCle'ghan to Myburgh, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Myburgh and Scott Styris        
24.3  McCle'ghan to Styris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  McCle'ghan to Styris, no run, Scott Styris missed that one by a mile
24.5  McCle'ghan to Styris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  McCle'ghan to Styris, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Hashim Amla

         Scott Styris           7 (13b 1X4)
         c. Amla        b. McCle'ghan


         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       120/4
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 6.0-1-18-1
         Glenn Maxwell         0(0b)
         Stephen Myburgh      17(25b 1X4 1X6)  

25.1  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
25.2  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
25.4  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, Left alone by Stephen Myburgh
25.5  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
25.6  Anderson to Myburgh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 26  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       120/4
         (R/R:  4.62)
         Corey Anderson       4.0-0-11-0
         Stephen Myburgh      17(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Glenn Maxwell         0(0b)  

26.1  Mills to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total
26.2  Mills to Myburgh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.3  Mills to Myburgh, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
26.3  Mills to Myburgh, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
26.4  Mills to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total
26.5  Mills to Myburgh, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Stephen Myburgh        18 (34b 1X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Mills

26.6  Mills to Munro, no run, Defensively played by Colin Munro

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       124/5
         (R/R:  4.59)
         Kyle Mills           6.0-1-25-2
         Colin Munro           0(1b)
         Glenn Maxwell         2(2b)  

27.1  McCle'ghan to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Colin Munro        
27.2  McCle'ghan to Munro, one run, Great cooperation between Colin Munro and Glenn Maxwell      
27.3  McCle'ghan to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell missed that one by a mile
27.4  McCle'ghan to Maxwell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.5  McCle'ghan to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell
27.6  McCle'ghan to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mitchell McClenaghan

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       126/5
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 7.0-1-20-1
         Glenn Maxwell         3(7b)
         Colin Munro           1(2b)  

28.1  Morkel to Munro, no run, Defensively played by Colin Munro
28.2  Morkel to Munro, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Martin Guptill

         Colin Munro            1 (4b)
         c. Guptill     b. Morkel

28.3  Morkel to Sodhi, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
28.4  Morkel to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Papps allows yet another run
28.5  Morkel to Sodhi, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.6  Morkel to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell was completely deceived 

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       129/6
         (R/R:  4.45)
         Morne Morkel         6.0-0-29-2
         Glenn Maxwell         4(9b)
         Ish Sodhi             2(2b)  

29.1  Anderson to Sodhi, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.1  Anderson to Sodhi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.2  Anderson to Sodhi, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Ish Sodhi              2 (4b)
         lbw            b. Anderson

29.3  Anderson to Philander, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
29.4  Anderson to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell was completely deceived 
29.5  Anderson to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell missed that one by a mile
29.6  Anderson to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       132/7
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Corey Anderson       5.0-1-14-1
         Vernon Philander      1(1b)
         Glenn Maxwell         5(12b)  

30.1  Morkel to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.2  Morkel to Philander, FOUR, Morne Morkel cant belive it
30.3  Morkel to Philander, wide, Morne Morkel bowling a very wayward one
30.3  Morkel to Philander, no run, Vernon Philander was completely deceived 
30.4  Morkel to Philander, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
30.5  Morkel to Maxwell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.6  Morkel to Maxwell, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Dhoni

         Glenn Maxwell          6 (15b)
         c. Dhoni       b. Morkel

      A good spell from Morne Morkel, a bit expensive but picking up some wickets. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 31  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       139/8
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Morne Morkel         7.0-0-36-3
         Ronnie Hira           0(0b)
         Vernon Philander      6(5b 1X4)  

31.1  Anderson to Philander, one run, That is very well run by Ronnie Hira        
31.2  Anderson to Hira, one run, Great cooperation between Ronnie Hira and Vernon Philander    
31.3  Anderson to Philander, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
31.4  Anderson to Philander, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
31.5  Anderson to Philander, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Anderson to Hira, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       142/8
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Corey Anderson       6.0-1-17-1
         Ronnie Hira           1(2b)
         Vernon Philander      8(9b 1X4)  

32.1  Mills to Philander, one run, Great cooperation between Vernon Philander and Ronnie Hira        
32.2  Mills to Hira, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  Mills to Hira, no run, Ronnie Hira missed that one by a mile
32.4  Mills to Hira, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.5  Mills to Hira, two runs, Overthrow by McCle'ghan instead of 1 they get 2
32.6  Mills to Hira, one run, Great cooperation between Ronnie Hira and Vernon Philander    
      The end to a good spell from Kyle Mills

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       146/8
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Kyle Mills           7.0-1-29-2
         Vernon Philander      9(10b 1X4)
         Ronnie Hira           4(7b)  

33.1  Amla to Hira, one run, One more to the total
33.2  Amla to Philander, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Vernon Philander
33.3  Amla to Philander, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
33.4  Amla to Hira, wide, Hashim Amla bowling a very wayward one
33.4  Amla to Hira, no run, Left alone by Ronnie Hira
33.5  Amla to Hira, one run, One more to the total
33.6  Amla to Philander, no run, Vernon Philander missed that one by a mile

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       154/8
         (R/R:  4.53)
         Hashim Amla          2.0-0-12-0
         Vernon Philander     14(13b 2X4)
         Ronnie Hira           6(11b)  


         End of innings (34.0 overs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       154/8 (RR:  4.53)
         Hashim Amla           2.0-0-12-0
         Vernon Philander     14(13b 2X4)
         Ronnie Hira           6(11b)
1st Innings Scorecards
Code:
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OTAGO PHOENIX innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Brendon McCullum    lbw            b. Mills        65    78    7    2   83.3%
Aaron Finch         run out (Nicol)                 9    13    0    0   69.2%
Mohammad Hafeez     c. Dhoni       b. Morkel       14    21    1    0   66.7%
Stephen Myburgh     lbw            b. Mills        18    34    1    1   52.9%
Scott Styris        c. Amla        b. McCle'ghan    7    13    1    0   53.8%
Glenn Maxwell       c. Dhoni       b. Morkel        6    15    0    0   40.0%
Colin Munro         c. Guptill     b. Morkel        1     4    0    0   25.0%
Ish Sodhi           lbw            b. Anderson      2     4    0    0   50.0%
Vernon Philander    not out                        14    13    2    0  107.7%
Ronnie Hira         not out                         6    11    0    0   54.5%
Brent Arnel                                      

 Total:  154/8       Overs:  34.0          Run Rate:  4.53      Extras:  12    
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WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Kyle Mills            7.0      1      29      2      4.14     0      2 
Hashim Amla           2.0      0      12      0      6.00     1      0 
Martin Guptill        1.0      0       5      0      5.00     0      0 
Michael Papps         1.0      0       3      0      3.00     0      0 
Morne Morkel          7.0      0      36      3      5.14     1      0 
Mitchell McClenaghan  7.0      1      20      1      2.86     0      0 
Mitchell Johnson      3.0      0      26      0      8.67     0      1 
Corey Anderson        6.0      1      17      1      2.83     0      1 


EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1 

Total: 154/8          Overs: 34.0         Run Rate: 4.53      Extras: 12 
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OTAGO PHOENIX Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
B McCullum    A Finch      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (39)
B McCullum    M Hafeez     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    51 (45)
B McCullum    S Myburgh    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               26 (46)
S Styris      S Myburgh    þþþþ                                      10 (20)
G Maxwell     S Myburgh    þ                                          4 (11)
G Maxwell     C Munro      þ                                          2 (9)
G Maxwell     I Sodhi      þ                                          4 (6)
G Maxwell     Philander    þþþ                                        9 (10)
R Hira        Philander    þþþþþþ                                    15 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      84/2      110/3     120/4     124/5
                        126/6     130/7     139/8                        

 Total:  154/8       Overs:  34.0         Run Rate:  4.53     Extras:  12  
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Bryan Waddle: This great batting pitch turned to a hell for batsmen due to rain and you can clearly see the damage that Otago faced
Ron Snowden: Well, yeah. Shit just happened. Firebirds need 155 runs in 34.0 overs to win
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Wellington Firebirds Innings
Code:
0.1  Philander to Guptill, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Philander to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla
0.3  Philander to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
0.4  Philander to Amla, two runs, 
0.5  Philander to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
0.6  Philander to Amla, one run, The misfield by Finch allows yet another run

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  8/0
         (R/R:  8.00   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Vernon Philander     1.0-0-7-0
         Martin Guptill        0(1b)
         Hashim Amla           7(5b 1X4)  

1.1  Hafeez to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
1.2  Hafeez to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Hafeez to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
1.4  Hafeez to Amla, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
1.4  Hafeez to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
1.5  Hafeez to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.6  Hafeez to Amla, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 14/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  4.41)
         Mohammad Hafeez      1.0-0-6-0
         Martin Guptill        0(1b)
         Hashim Amla          12(12b 2X4)  

2.1  Arnel to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
2.2  Arnel to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
2.3  Arnel to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Arnel to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
2.5  Arnel to Amla, OUT, Mohammad Hafeez takes an easy catch to dismiss Hashim Amla

         Hashim Amla            12 (17b 2X4)
         c. Hafeez      b. Arnel

2.6  Arnel to Papps, no run, Defensively played by Michael Papps

         End of over 3  (0 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 14/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  4.55)
         Brent Arnel          1.0-0-0-1
         Michael Papps         0(1b)
         Martin Guptill        0(1b)  

3.1  Styris to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Michael Papps      
3.2  Styris to Papps, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Styris to Papps, no run, Left alone by Michael Papps
3.4  Styris to Papps, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Papps and Martin Guptill      
3.5  Styris to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Styris to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 16/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.63)
         Scott Styris         1.0-0-2-0
         Martin Guptill        1(4b)
         Michael Papps         1(4b)  

4.1  Philander to Papps, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.2  Philander to Papps, one run, Dropped! Maxwell made a big mess of that simple chance
4.3  Philander to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Philander to Guptill, no ball, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.4  Philander to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.5  Philander to Papps, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Philander to Papps, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 22/1
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  4.59)
         Vernon Philander     2.0-0-13-0
         Martin Guptill        4(6b)
         Michael Papps         3(8b)  

5.1  Arnel to Papps, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brent Arnel, deserving this punishment
5.2  Arnel to Papps, no run, Michael Papps was completely deceived 
5.3  Arnel to Papps, FOUR, Brent Arnel cant belive it
5.4  Arnel to Papps, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
5.5  Arnel to Papps, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Papps and Martin Guptill      
5.6  Arnel to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 6  (13 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 35/1
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  4.29)
         Brent Arnel          2.0-1-13-1
         Martin Guptill        8(7b 1X4)
         Michael Papps        12(13b 2X4)  

6.1  Styris to Papps, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Scott Styris, deserving this punishment
6.2  Styris to Papps, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
6.3  Styris to Papps, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Styris to Papps, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
6.5  Styris to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
6.6  Styris to Papps, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Scott Styris, deserving this punishment

         End of over 7  (12 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 47/1
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Scott Styris         2.0-0-14-0
         Michael Papps        23(18b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill        9(8b 1X4)  

7.1  Hafeez to Guptill, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
7.2  Hafeez to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
7.3  Hafeez to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.4  Hafeez to Papps, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
7.5  Hafeez to Papps, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Papps
7.6  Hafeez to Papps, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 53/1
         (R/R:  6.63   R/R Req:  3.92)
         Mohammad Hafeez      2.0-0-12-0
         Martin Guptill       10(11b 1X4)
         Michael Papps        28(21b 5X4)  

8.1  Styris to Papps, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Styris to Papps, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.3  Styris to Papps, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
8.4  Styris to Papps, no run, Defensively played by Michael Papps
8.5  Styris to Papps, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Styris to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Michael Papps      

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 55/1
         (R/R:  6.11   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Scott Styris         3.0-0-16-0
         Michael Papps        29(26b 5X4)
         Martin Guptill       11(12b 1X4)  

9.1  Sodhi to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.2  Sodhi to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.3  Sodhi to Papps, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Colin Munro

         Michael Papps          29 (27b 5X4)
         c. Munro       b. Sodhi

9.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
9.5  Sodhi to Williamson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
9.5  Sodhi to Williamson, two runs, 
9.6  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 59/2
         (R/R:  5.90   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Ish Sodhi            1.0-0-4-1
         Kane Williamson       2(4b)
         Martin Guptill       12(14b 1X4)  

10.1  Philander to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
10.2  Philander to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander      
10.3  Philander to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
10.4  Philander to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
10.5  Philander to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run
10.6  Philander to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Munro allows yet another run

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 63/2
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Vernon Philander     3.0-0-17-0
         Martin Guptill       15(19b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson       3(5b)  

11.1  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill      
11.2  Sodhi to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.3  Sodhi to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson    
11.4  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill      
11.5  Sodhi to Guptill, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.6  Sodhi to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 66/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  4.05)
         Ish Sodhi            2.0-0-7-1
         Martin Guptill       16(23b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson       5(7b)  

12.1  Styris to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.2  Styris to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
12.3  Styris to Williamson, three runs, Great work by Philander saved a certain boundary
12.4  Styris to Guptill, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ish Sodhi

         Martin Guptill         16 (24b 1X4)
         c. Sodhi       b. Styris

12.5  Styris to Nicol, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.6  Styris to Nicol, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 74/3
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  3.86)
         Scott Styris         4.0-0-24-1
         Kane Williamson      12(10b 1X4)
         Rob Nicol             1(2b)  

13.1  Sodhi to Nicol, OUT, Thick edge well taken by McCullum

         Rob Nicol              1 (3b)
         c. McCullum    b. Sodhi

13.2  Sodhi to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
13.3  Sodhi to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
13.5  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  Sodhi to Williamson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 81/4
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  3.70)
         Ish Sodhi            3.0-0-14-2
         Kane Williamson      18(13b 1X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni              1(2b)  

14.1  Styris to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.2  Styris to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
14.3  Styris to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
14.4  Styris to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
14.5  Styris to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
14.6  Styris to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (0 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 81/4
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  3.89)
         Scott Styris         5.0-0-24-1
         MS Dhoni              1(8b)
         Kane Williamson      18(13b 1X4 1X6)  

15.1  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.2  Sodhi to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
15.5  Sodhi to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
15.6  Sodhi to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 16  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 89/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  3.67)
         Ish Sodhi            4.0-0-22-2
         Kane Williamson      20(16b 1X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni              7(11b)  

16.1  Styris to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
16.2  Styris to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Sodhi allows yet another run
16.3  Styris to Williamson, FOUR, Scott Styris cant belive it
16.4  Styris to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
16.5  Styris to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
16.6  Styris to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 94/4
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  3.59)
         Scott Styris         6.0-1-29-1
         Kane Williamson      24(20b 2X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni              8(13b)  

17.1  Hira to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.2  Hira to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
17.3  Hira to Williamson, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.4  Hira to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.5  Hira to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
17.6  Hira to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS102/4
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  3.31)
         Ronnie Hira          1.0-0-7-0
         MS Dhoni             10(15b)
         Kane Williamson      29(24b 3X4 1X6)  

18.1  Hafeez to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
18.2  Hafeez to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Hafeez to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Kane Williamson    
18.5  Hafeez to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.6  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS107/4
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  3.20)
         Mohammad Hafeez      3.0-0-17-0
         MS Dhoni             11(18b)
         Kane Williamson      33(27b 3X4 1X6)  

19.1  Philander to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
19.2  Philander to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
19.3  Philander to Williamson, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Philander to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4  Philander to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Philander to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander      
19.6  Philander to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Myburgh allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS109/4
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  3.29)
         Vernon Philander     4.0-0-19-0
         MS Dhoni             11(18b)
         Kane Williamson      34(33b 3X4 1X6)  

20.1  Hafeez to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
20.2  Hafeez to Williamson, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.3  Hafeez to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Hafeez to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and MS Dhoni            
20.5  Hafeez to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
20.6  Hafeez to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS111/4
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  3.38)
         Mohammad Hafeez      4.0-0-19-0
         Kane Williamson      35(38b 3X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             12(19b)  

21.1  Sodhi to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
21.2  Sodhi to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Arnel allows yet another run
21.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
21.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
21.5  Sodhi to Williamson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ish Sodhi, deserving this punishment
21.6  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS116/4
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  3.25)
         Ish Sodhi            5.0-0-27-2
         Kane Williamson      39(42b 4X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             13(21b)  

22.1  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
22.2  Hafeez to Dhoni, two runs, Overthrow by Finch instead of 1 they get 2
22.3  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
22.4  Hafeez to Dhoni, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Hafeez to Dhoni, no ball, two runs, 
22.5  Hafeez to Dhoni, two runs, 
22.6  Hafeez to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni

         End of over 23  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS122/4
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Mohammad Hafeez      5.0-0-25-0
         MS Dhoni             17(27b)
         Kane Williamson      39(42b 4X4 1X6)  

23.1  Philander to Williamson, three runs, Great work by Hira saved a certain boundary
23.2  Philander to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
23.3  Philander to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.4  Philander to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            
23.5  Philander to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
23.6  Philander to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS127/4
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  2.80)
         Vernon Philander     5.0-0-24-0
         MS Dhoni             18(30b)
         Kane Williamson      43(45b 4X4 1X6)  

24.1  Sodhi to Williamson, two runs, Overthrow by Styris instead of 1 they get 2
24.2  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
24.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
24.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no ball, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
24.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
24.5  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
24.6  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS131/4
         (R/R:  5.24   R/R Req:  2.67)
         Ish Sodhi            6.0-0-31-2
         MS Dhoni             18(30b)
         Kane Williamson      46(51b 4X4 1X6)  

25.1  Styris to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
25.2  Styris to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
25.3  Styris to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Styris to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Styris to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
25.6  Styris to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
      The end to a good spell from Scott Styris

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS132/4
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  2.88)
         Scott Styris         7.0-1-30-1
         MS Dhoni             18(33b)
         Kane Williamson      47(54b 4X4 1X6)  

26.1  Arnel to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
26.2  Arnel to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Arnel to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Arnel to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Maxwell allows yet another run
26.5  Arnel to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
26.6  Arnel to Williamson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ish Sodhi

         Kane Williamson        48 (59b 4X4 1X6)
         c. Sodhi       b. Arnel


         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS134/5
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Brent Arnel          3.0-1-15-2
         Corey Anderson        0(0b)
         MS Dhoni             19(34b)  

27.1  Hira to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
27.2  Hira to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Hira to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
27.4  Hira to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.5  Hira to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
27.6  Hira to Dhoni, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Brendon McCullum to stop

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS135/5
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  3.33)
         Ronnie Hira          2.0-0-7-0
         Corey Anderson        0(1b)
         MS Dhoni             19(39b)  

28.1  Philander to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Hira saved a certain boundary
28.2  Philander to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Myburgh allows yet another run
28.3  Philander to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
28.4  Philander to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Arnel saved a certain boundary
28.5  Philander to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived 
28.6  Philander to Anderson, OUT, Brendon McCullum takes an easy catch to dismiss Corey Anderson

         Corey Anderson         1 (4b)
         c. McCullum    b. Philander


         End of over 29  (11 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS146/6
         (R/R:  5.03   R/R Req:  1.80)
         Vernon Philander     6.0-0-35-1
         Mitchell Johnson      0(0b)
         MS Dhoni             29(42b 1X4)  

29.1  Hira to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  Hira to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Hira to Johnson, no run, Left alone by Mitchell Johnson
29.4  Hira to Johnson, no run, Defensively played by Mitchell Johnson
29.5  Hira to Johnson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Hira to Johnson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS147/6
         (R/R:  4.90   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Ronnie Hira          3.0-0-8-0
         Mitchell Johnson      0(4b)
         MS Dhoni             30(44b 1X4)  

30.1  Sodhi to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Philander saved a certain boundary
30.2  Sodhi to Johnson, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
30.3  Sodhi to Dhoni, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.4  Sodhi to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Hafeez saved a certain boundary
30.5  Sodhi to Johnson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Sodhi to Johnson, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            
      Ish Sodhiends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS155/6
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  0.00)
         Ish Sodhi            7.0-0-39-2
         MS Dhoni             36(47b 1X4)
         Mitchell Johnson      2(7b)  


         End of innings (31.0 overs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS155/6 (RR:  5.03)
         Ish Sodhi             7.0-0-39-2
         MS Dhoni             36(47b 1X4)
         Mitchell Johnson      2(7b)
2nd Innings Scorecards
Code:
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WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      c. Sodhi       b. Styris       16    24    1    0   66.7%
Hashim Amla         c. Hafeez      b. Arnel        12    17    2    0   70.6%
Michael Papps       c. Munro       b. Sodhi        29    27    5    0  107.4%
Kane Williamson     c. Sodhi       b. Arnel        48    59    4    1   81.4%
Rob Nicol           c. McCullum    b. Sodhi         1     3    0    0   33.3%
MS Dhoni            not out                        36    47    1    0   76.6%
Corey Anderson      c. McCullum    b. Philander     1     4    0    0   25.0%
Mitchell Johnson    not out                         2     7    0    0   28.6%
Mitchell McClenaghan 
Kyle Mills          
Morne Morkel        

 Total:  155/6       Overs:  31.0          Run Rate:  5.00      Extras:  10    
                                     -X-

OTAGO PHOENIX Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Vernon Philander      6.0      0      35      1      5.83     0      2 
Mohammad Hafeez       5.0      0      25      0      5.00     1      2 
Brent Arnel           3.0      1      15      2      5.00     0      0 
Scott Styris          7.0      1      30      1      4.29     0      0 
Ish Sodhi             7.0      0      39      2      5.57     1      1 
Ronnie Hira           3.0      0       8      0      2.67     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 1 

Total: 155/6          Overs: 31.0         Run Rate: 5.00      Extras: 10 
                                     -X-


WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     H Amla       þþþþþþ                                    14 (17)
M Guptill     M Papps      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        42 (40)
M Guptill     Williamson   þþþþþþþ                                   17 (19)
R Nicol       Williamson   þ                                          1 (3)
M Dhoni       Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                60 (83)
M Dhoni       C Anderson   þþþþþ                                     12 (12)
M Dhoni       M Johnson    þþþ                                        9 (12)


     Fall of Wickets    14/1      56/2      73/3      74/4      134/5
                        146/6                                            

 Total:  155/6       Overs:  31.0         Run Rate:  5.00     Extras:  10  


                                     -X-
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MS Dhoni does what he's best at doing. Finished the game like a boss.
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Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets with 18 balls remaining
Man of the Match: Morne Morkel
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@Sami Kumar/@ThebigGgamer | @Yonga
 
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Game 10
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at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Match Abandoned due to Rain
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Well, today's fixture was ruined due to rain but I hope that you'd be joining us in the future matches
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Match Abandoned due to Rain
Monarchs - 1 Point
Wizards - 1 Point
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@EARAgAV/@themusketeer | @joejoe018/@Umair2000
 
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Taking Line-ups for the last Round of this season. All the managers are requested to post their line-ups. The team squads & player statistics can be found here. Pitch types can be found on the venues post. The Standings have been updated as well. Round 6 fixtures are given below along with the line-up rules & injures.
Round 6
Firebirds vs Wizards at Hagley Oval
Monarchs vs Phoenix at University Oval
Injuries
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Firebirds:-
None
Wizards:-
None
Phoenix:-
Aaron Finch - (Groin Injury)
Monarchs:-
None

Playing Xi Rules

- 6 locals
- 4 overseas
- 1 associates (optional)
- At least 6 players who can bowl
- At least 1 player who can keep wickets
- The captain can not be dropped unless he is injured
 
  1. Michael Hussey :os:
  2. Jacques Kallis:bwl::os: :c:
  3. AB de Villiers:os:
  4. Kevin O'Brien:bwl:
  5. Luke Ronchi
  6. Anton Devcich
  7. Jimmy Neesham:bwl:
  8. Daniel Vettori:bwl:
  9. Lasith Malinga:bwl::os:
  10. Trent Boult:bwl:
  11. Mark Gillespie:bwl:
 
McCullum:k: :c:
D.Smith
Maxwell
Hafeez
Broom
Myburgh
Styris
Hira
McKay
Philander
Arnel
 


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:bat: Martin Guptill
:bat: Hashim Amla :os:
:wkb: Michael Papps
:ar: Kane Williamson - Spin :c:
:bat: Ms Dhoni:os:
:ar: Ryan ten Doeschate^ :os:
:bat: Rob Nicol
:ar: Corey Anderson^
:bwl: Mitchell Johnson^ :os:
:bwl: Mitchell McClenaghan^
:bwl: Morne Morkel^ :os:
@ThebigGgamer to confirm
 
Rob Nicol down the order to punish bowlers in the death overs...cool.
 

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[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Kyle Mills            7.0      1      29      2      4.14     0      2 
Hashim Amla           2.0      0      12      0      6.00     1      0 
Martin Guptill        1.0      0       5      0      5.00     0      0 
Michael Papps         1.0      0       3      0      3.00     0      0 
Morne Morkel          7.0      0      36      3      5.14     1      0 
Mitchell McClenaghan  7.0      1      20      1      2.86     0      0 
Mitchell Johnson      3.0      0      26      0      8.67     0      1 
Corey Anderson        6.0      1      17      1      2.83     0      1 


EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1 

Total: 154/8          Overs: 34.0         Run Rate: 4.53      Extras: 12 
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Holy..Johnson 8.67 E/R , Amla & Papps bowled better than Johnson :p
 
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Game 11
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at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Canterbury Wizards won the toss and chose to bowl first
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Wellington Firebirds Innings
Code:
0.1  Southee to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.2  Southee to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
0.3  Southee to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
0.4  Southee to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
0.5  Southee to Amla, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Southee to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Southee to Amla, FOUR, Hashim Amla is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  8/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Tim Southee          1.0-0-8-0
         Hashim Amla           4(5b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        3(1b)  

1.1  Taylor to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
1.2  Taylor to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Taylor to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
1.4  Taylor to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
1.5  Taylor to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run
1.6  Taylor to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ross Taylor, deserving this punishment

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 15/0
         (R/R:  7.50)
         Ross Taylor          1.0-0-7-0
         Hashim Amla           9(8b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill        5(4b)  

2.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
2.2  Kuggeleijn to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.3  Kuggeleijn to Amla, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
2.5  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
2.6  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 18/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     1.0-0-3-0
         Hashim Amla          10(10b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill        7(8b)  

3.1  Steyn to Guptill, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Tom Latham didnt have a chance
3.2  Steyn to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Martin Guptill      
3.3  Steyn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Hashim Amla        
3.4  Steyn to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.5  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Steyn to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 23/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-4-0
         Hashim Amla          12(13b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill        9(11b)  

4.1  Bennett to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
4.2  Bennett to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.3  Bennett to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
4.4  Bennett to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
4.5  Bennett to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Martin Guptill      
4.6  Bennett to Guptill, wide, Hamish Bennett bowling a very wayward one
4.6  Bennett to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 29/0
         (R/R:  5.80)
         Hamish Bennett       1.0-0-6-0
         Hashim Amla          13(16b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       13(15b)  

5.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
5.2  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.3  Kuggeleijn to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
5.4  Kuggeleijn to Amla, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Hashim Amla
5.5  Kuggeleijn to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
5.6  Kuggeleijn to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 36/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     2.0-0-10-0
         Hashim Amla          19(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       14(17b)  

6.1  Southee to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
6.2  Southee to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
6.3  Southee to Guptill, three runs, Great work by Southee saved a certain boundary
6.4  Southee to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
6.5  Southee to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
6.6  Southee to Amla, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 42/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Tim Southee          2.0-0-14-0
         Martin Guptill       17(20b)
         Hashim Amla          22(23b 2X4 1X6)  

7.1  Bennett to Amla, one run, The misfield by Latham allows yet another run
7.2  Bennett to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
7.3  Bennett to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Bennett to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
7.5  Bennett to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Bennett to Amla, legbye, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 49/0
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Hamish Bennett       2.0-0-12-0
         Martin Guptill       18(21b)
         Hashim Amla          27(28b 3X4 1X6)  

8.1  Afridi to Amla, one run, One more to the total
8.2  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.3  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
8.4  Afridi to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
8.5  Afridi to Amla, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.6  Afridi to Amla, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ross Taylor

         Hashim Amla            30 (31b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Taylor      b. Afridi


         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 53/1
         (R/R:  5.89)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-4-1
         Michael Papps         0(0b)
         Martin Guptill       19(24b)  

9.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Michael Papps      
9.2  Kuggeleijn to Papps, two runs, Overthrow by Southee instead of 1 they get 2
9.3  Kuggeleijn to Papps, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
9.4  Kuggeleijn to Papps, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Papps and Martin Guptill      
9.5  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Michael Papps      
9.6  Kuggeleijn to Papps, no ball, no run, Michael Papps was completely deceived 
9.6  Kuggeleijn to Papps, no run, Michael Papps was completely deceived 

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 61/1
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     3.0-0-18-0
         Michael Papps         5(4b)
         Martin Guptill       21(26b)  

10.1  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
10.2  Afridi to Guptill, legbye, Left alone by Martin Guptill
10.3  Afridi to Papps, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Papps and Martin Guptill      
10.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
10.5  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
10.6  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 67/1
         (R/R:  6.09)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-9-1
         Martin Guptill       25(31b 1X4)
         Michael Papps         6(5b)  

11.1  McCullum to Papps, no run, Left alone by Michael Papps
11.2  McCullum to Papps, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
11.3  McCullum to Guptill, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Tom Latham          

         Martin Guptill         25 (32b 1X4)
         st Latham      b. McCullum

11.4  McCullum to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
11.5  McCullum to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.6  McCullum to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 69/2
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Nathan McCullum      1.0-0-2-1
         Michael Papps         7(7b)
         Kane Williamson       1(3b)  

12.1  Steyn to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Michael Papps      
12.2  Steyn to Papps, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Michael Papps          7 (8b)
         lbw            b. Steyn

12.3  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
12.4  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.5  Steyn to Dhoni, legbye, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
12.6  Steyn to Williamson, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Kane Williamson the finger

         Kane Williamson        2 (5b)
         c. Latham      b. Steyn


         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 71/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-5-2
         Ryan ten Doeschate    0(0b)
         MS Dhoni              0(3b)  

13.1  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
13.2  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
13.3  McCullum to Doeschate, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
13.4  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
13.5  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ryan ten Doeschate  
13.6  McCullum to Doeschate, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 75/4
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Nathan McCullum      2.0-0-6-1
         MS Dhoni              2(7b)
         Ryan ten Doeschate    2(2b)  

14.1  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Steyn to Doeschate, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Ryan ten Doeschate and MS Dhoni            
14.3  Steyn to Doeschate, one run, Great cooperation between Ryan ten Doeschate and MS Dhoni            
14.4  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.5  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
14.6  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ryan ten Doeschate  

         End of over 15  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 78/4
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-8-2
         Ryan ten Doeschate    3(5b)
         MS Dhoni              3(10b)  

15.1  McCullum to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
15.2  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
15.4  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
15.5  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  McCullum to Dhoni, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Nathan McCullum, giving that a wide
15.6  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 84/4
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Nathan McCullum      3.0-0-12-1
         Ryan ten Doeschate    3(5b)
         MS Dhoni              8(17b 1X4)  

16.1  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Ryan ten Doeschate was completely deceived 
16.3  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 85/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-9-2
         Ryan ten Doeschate    3(10b)
         MS Dhoni              9(18b 1X4)  

17.1  Afridi to Dhoni, two runs, 
17.2  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
17.4  Afridi to Dhoni, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.5  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Afridi to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 90/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Shahid Afridi        3.0-0-14-1
         Ryan ten Doeschate    3(10b)
         MS Dhoni             14(24b 1X4)  

18.1  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
18.2  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.3  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Latham          
18.4  Bennett to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Bennett to Doeschate, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
18.6  Bennett to Doeschate, one run, Dropped! Ryder made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 92/4
         (R/R:  4.84)
         Hamish Bennett       3.0-0-14-0
         MS Dhoni             15(28b 1X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate    4(12b)  

19.1  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Steyn to Doeschate, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
19.3  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
19.4  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Defensively played by Ryan ten Doeschate
19.5  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Ryan ten Doeschate missed that one by a mile
19.6  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn          

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 94/4
         (R/R:  4.70)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-11-2
         Ryan ten Doeschate    5(17b)
         MS Dhoni             16(29b 1X4)  

20.1  Bennett to Dhoni, no ball, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
20.1  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
20.2  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
20.3  Bennett to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ryan ten Doeschate  
20.4  Bennett to Doeschate, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Bennett to Doeschate, no run, Ryan ten Doeschate was completely deceived 
20.6  Bennett to Doeschate, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 97/4
         (R/R:  4.62)
         Hamish Bennett       4.0-0-17-0
         MS Dhoni             17(32b 1X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate    6(20b)  

21.1  McCullum to Doeschate, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            
21.2  McCullum to Dhoni, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.3  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
21.4  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
21.5  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
21.6  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS101/4
         (R/R:  4.59)
         Nathan McCullum      4.0-0-16-1
         Ryan ten Doeschate    7(21b)
         MS Dhoni             20(37b 1X4)  

22.1  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn          
22.4  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
22.5  Steyn to Doeschate, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.6  Steyn to Doeschate, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS103/4
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-13-2
         MS Dhoni             21(41b 1X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate    8(23b)  

23.1  McCullum to Doeschate, no run, Ryan ten Doeschate missed that one by a mile
23.2  McCullum to Doeschate, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni            
23.3  McCullum to Dhoni, two runs, Overthrow by Kuggeleijn instead of 1 they get 2
23.4  McCullum to Dhoni, two runs, Overthrow by Latham instead of 1 they get 2
23.5  McCullum to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
23.6  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS112/4
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Nathan McCullum      5.0-0-25-1
         MS Dhoni             29(45b 2X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate    9(25b)  

24.1  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.2  Afridi to Doeschate, one run, Great cooperation between Ryan ten Doeschate and MS Dhoni            
24.3  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.4  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
24.6  Afridi to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Latham allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS114/4
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Shahid Afridi        4.0-0-16-1
         Ryan ten Doeschate   10(27b)
         MS Dhoni             30(49b 2X4)  

25.1  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.2  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.4  Bennett to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
25.5  Bennett to Doeschate, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Latham          
25.6  Bennett to Doeschate, no run, Left alone by Ryan ten Doeschate

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS115/4
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Hamish Bennett       5.0-0-18-0
         Ryan ten Doeschate   10(29b)
         MS Dhoni             31(53b 2X4)  

26.1  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ryan ten Doeschate  
26.2  McCullum to Doeschate, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.3  McCullum to Doeschate, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
26.4  McCullum to Doeschate, one run, One more to the total
26.5  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
26.6  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS121/4
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Nathan McCullum      6.0-0-31-1
         MS Dhoni             32(56b 2X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   15(32b)  

27.1  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Ryan ten Doeschate missed that one by a mile
27.2  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Defensively played by Ryan ten Doeschate
27.3  Afridi to Doeschate, no ball, no run, Left alone by Ryan ten Doeschate
27.3  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Left alone by Ryan ten Doeschate
27.4  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Defensively played by Ryan ten Doeschate
27.5  Afridi to Doeschate, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.6  Afridi to Doeschate, one run, Great cooperation between Ryan ten Doeschate and MS Dhoni            

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS123/4
         (R/R:  4.39)
         Shahid Afridi        5.0-0-18-1
         MS Dhoni             32(56b 2X4)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   16(38b)  

28.1  Kuggeleijn to Doeschate, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Scott Kuggeleijn, giving that a wide
28.2  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
28.3  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28.4  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
28.6  Kuggeleijn to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 29  (9 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS132/4
         (R/R:  4.55)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     4.0-0-27-0
         Ryan ten Doeschate   17(39b)
         MS Dhoni             39(62b 2X4 1X6)  

29.1  Southee to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
29.2  Southee to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
29.3  Southee to Dhoni, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Tom Latham didnt have a chance
29.4  Southee to Doeschate, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Hamish Bennett

         Ryan ten Doeschate     17 (41b)
         c. Bennett     b. Southee

29.5  Southee to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol missed that one by a mile
29.6  Southee to Nicol, no run, Left alone by Rob Nicol

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS133/5
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Tim Southee          3.0-0-14-1
         Rob Nicol             0(2b)
         MS Dhoni             39(64b 2X4 1X6)  

30.1  Afridi to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
30.2  Afridi to Nicol, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.3  Afridi to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
30.4  Afridi to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Rob Nicol          
30.5  Afridi to Nicol, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Afridi to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol was completely deceived 

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS136/5
         (R/R:  4.39)
         Shahid Afridi        6.0-0-21-1
         Rob Nicol             1(5b)
         MS Dhoni             41(67b 2X4 1X6)  

31.1  Southee to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.2  Southee to Nicol, OUT, Lack of communicatin between Nicol and Dhoni leads to yet another wicket for 

         Rob Nicol              1 (6b)
         run out (Kuggeleijn)

31.3  Southee to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Southee to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
31.5  Southee to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
31.6  Southee to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Corey Anderson      

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS141/6
         (R/R:  4.41)
         Tim Southee          4.0-0-19-1
         Corey Anderson        1(1b)
         MS Dhoni             45(71b 2X4 1X6)  

32.1  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
32.2  Steyn to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Latham          
32.3  Steyn to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Steyn to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  Steyn to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.6  Steyn to Anderson, wide, Dale Steyn bowling a very wayward one
32.6  Steyn to Anderson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn          

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS147/6
         (R/R:  4.45)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-0-19-2
         Corey Anderson        2(4b)
         MS Dhoni             49(75b 2X4 1X6)  

33.1  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for MS Dhoni's fifty
33.2  McCullum to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
33.3  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, Nathan McCullum is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  McCullum to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
33.5  McCullum to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson      
33.6  McCullum to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Latham          

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS150/6
         (R/R:  4.41)
         Nathan McCullum      7.0-0-34-1
         Corey Anderson        3(6b)
         MS Dhoni             51(79b 2X4 1X6)  

34.1  Southee to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
34.2  Southee to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Southee to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
34.4  Southee to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
34.5  Southee to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
34.6  Southee to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 35  (0 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS150/6
         (R/R:  4.29)
         Tim Southee          5.0-0-19-1
         MS Dhoni             51(85b 2X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        3(6b)  

35.1  Bennett to Anderson, no ball, one run, One more to the total
35.1  Bennett to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
35.2  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
35.3  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived 
35.4  Bennett to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Corey Anderson      
35.5  Bennett to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
35.6  Bennett to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS154/6
         (R/R:  4.28)
         Hamish Bennett       6.0-0-22-0
         MS Dhoni             52(89b 2X4 1X6)
         Corey Anderson        5(8b)  

36.1  Afridi to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Afridi to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Afridi to Dhoni, OUT, Ross Taylor takes an easy catch to dismiss MS Dhoni

         MS Dhoni               52 (90b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Taylor      b. Afridi

36.4  Afridi to Johnson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.5  Afridi to Johnson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.6  Afridi to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived 

         End of over 37  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS156/7
         (R/R:  4.22)
         Shahid Afridi        7.0-0-22-2
         Corey Anderson        6(11b)
         Mitchell Johnson      0(2b)  

37.1  Steyn to Johnson, no run, Left alone by Mitchell Johnson
37.2  Steyn to Johnson, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Steyn to Anderson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Corey Anderson         6 (12b)
         c. Kock        b. Steyn

37.4  Steyn to McCle'ghan, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
37.5  Steyn to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile
37.6  Steyn to Johnson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS159/8
         (R/R:  4.18)
         Dale Steyn           8.0-0-22-3
         Mitchell McClenaghan  1(1b)
         Mitchell Johnson      2(6b)  

38.1  Bennett to Johnson, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Bennett to McCle'ghan, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Bennett to Johnson, no ball, no run, Mitchell Johnson was completely deceived 
38.3  Bennett to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson was completely deceived 
38.4  Bennett to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson was completely deceived 
38.5  Bennett to Johnson, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Mitchell Johnson       3 (10b)
         lbw            b. Bennett

38.6  Bennett to Morkel, two runs, Overthrow by Kohli instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS164/9
         (R/R:  4.21)
         Hamish Bennett       7.0-0-27-1
         Morne Morkel          2(1b)
         Mitchell McClenaghan  2(2b)  

39.1  Afridi to McCle'ghan, no run, Left alone by Mitchell McClenaghan
39.2  Afridi to McCle'ghan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Mitchell McClenaghan   2 (4b)
         lbw            b. Afridi


         End of innings (39.2 overs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS164/10 (RR:  4.17)
         Shahid Afridi         7.2-0-22-3
         Morne Morkel          2(1b)
1st Innings Scorecards
Code:
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WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      st Latham      b. McCullum     25    32    1    0   78.1%
Hashim Amla         c. Taylor      b. Afridi       30    31    3    1   96.8%
Michael Papps       lbw            b. Steyn         7     8    0    0   87.5%
Kane Williamson     c. Latham      b. Steyn         2     5    0    0   40.0%
MS Dhoni            c. Taylor      b. Afridi       52    90    2    1   57.8%
Ryan ten Doeschate  c. Bennett     b. Southee      17    41    0    0   41.5%
Rob Nicol           run out (Kuggeleijn)            1     6    0    0   16.7%
Corey Anderson      c. Kock        b. Steyn         6    12    0    0   50.0%
Mitchell Johnson    lbw            b. Bennett       3    10    0    0   30.0%
Mitchell McClenaghanlbw            b. Afridi        2     4    0    0   50.0%
Morne Morkel        not out                         2     1    0    0  200.0%

 Total:  164/10      Overs:  39.2          Run Rate:  3.28      Extras:  17    
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CANTERBURY WIZARDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Tim Southee           5.0      1      19      1      3.80     0      1 
Ross Taylor           1.0      0       7      0      7.00     0      0 
Scott Kuggeleijn      4.0      0      27      0      6.75     1      1 
Dale Steyn            8.0      0      22      3      2.75     1      1 
Hamish Bennett        7.0      0      27      1      3.86     1      3 
Shahid Afridi         7.2      0      22      3      3.00     0      1 
Nathan McCullum       7.0      0      34      1      4.86     1      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 2 

Total: 164/10         Overs: 39.2         Run Rate: 3.28      Extras: 17 
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WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     H Amla       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                   53 (54)
M Guptill     M Papps      þþþþþþ                                    15 (15)
Williamson    M Papps      þ                                          2 (5)
Williamson    M Dhoni      þ                                          1 (4)
Doeschate     M Dhoni      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               62 (100)
R Nicol       M Dhoni      þþ                                         6 (10)
C Anderson    M Dhoni      þþþþþþþ                                   16 (31)
C Anderson    M Johnson    þ                                          2 (6)
McCle'ghan    M Johnson    þþ                                         5 (8)
McCle'ghan    M Morkel     þ                                          2 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    53/1      68/2      70/3      71/4      133/5
                        139/6     155/7     157/8     162/9     164/10    

 Total:  164/10      Overs:  39.2         Run Rate:  3.28     Extras:  17  
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Dale Steyn bowled a ferocious spell of reverse swing bowling
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Canterbury Wizards Innings
Code:
0.1  Morkel to Ryder, legbye, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
0.2  Morkel to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.3  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
0.4  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
0.5  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
0.6  Morkel to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS    1/0
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  3.35)
         Morne Morkel         1.0-0-0-0
         Quinton de Kock       0(5b)
         Jesse Ryder           0(1b)  

1.1  Amla to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Nicol allows yet another run
1.2  Amla to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
1.3  Amla to Kock, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quinton de Kock
1.4  Amla to Kock, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Hashim Amla, deserving this punishment
1.5  Amla to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Amla to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        

         End of over 2  (10 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   11/0
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.21)
         Hashim Amla          1.0-0-10-0
         Jesse Ryder           1(2b)
         Quinton de Kock       9(10b 2X4)  

2.1  Nicol to Kock, wide, Rob Nicol bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Nicol to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
2.2  Nicol to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
2.3  Nicol to Kock, no run, Rob Nicol is getting the ball to turn ferociously
2.4  Nicol to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.5  Nicol to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
2.6  Nicol to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   16/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  3.17)
         Rob Nicol            1.0-0-5-0
         Quinton de Kock      13(17b 3X4)
         Jesse Ryder           1(2b)  

3.1  Papps to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Papps to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Papps          
3.3  Papps to Kock, one run, One more to the total
3.4  Papps to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
3.5  Papps to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
3.6  Papps to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   20/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  3.15)
         Michael Papps        1.0-0-4-0
         Jesse Ryder           3(4b)
         Quinton de Kock      15(21b 3X4)  

4.1  Morkel to Kock, FOUR, Morne Morkel cant belive it
4.2  Morkel to Kock, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
4.3  Morkel to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
4.4  Morkel to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Morkel to Kock, two runs, 
4.6  Morkel to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 5  (8 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   28/0
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  3.04)
         Morne Morkel         2.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      22(26b 4X4)
         Jesse Ryder           4(5b)  

5.1  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
5.2  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
5.3  McCle'ghan to Ryder, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary
5.4  McCle'ghan to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
5.5  McCle'ghan to Kock, one run, One more to the total
5.6  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   32/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  3.02)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 1.0-0-4-0
         Jesse Ryder           7(9b)
         Quinton de Kock      23(28b 4X4)  

6.1  Morkel to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
6.2  Morkel to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.3  Morkel to Kock, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Morkel to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
6.5  Morkel to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  2.95)
         Morne Morkel         3.0-0-13-0
         Quinton de Kock      24(31b 4X4)
         Jesse Ryder          11(12b)  

7.1  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
7.4  McCle'ghan to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.5  McCle'ghan to Kock, two runs, 
7.6  McCle'ghan to Kock, FOUR, Mitchell McClenaghan cant belive it

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   45/0
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  2.86)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      30(33b 5X4)
         Jesse Ryder          12(16b)  

8.1  Doeschate to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.2  Doeschate to Kock, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.3  Doeschate to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        
8.4  Doeschate to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Doeschate      
8.5  Doeschate to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
8.6  Doeschate to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock

         End of over 9  (9 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   54/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  2.71)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   1.0-0-9-0
         Quinton de Kock      37(36b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          14(19b)  

9.1  Anderson to Ryder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
9.2  Anderson to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
9.3  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Anderson to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Quinton de Kock    
9.5  Anderson to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.6  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   56/0
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  2.72)
         Corey Anderson       1.0-0-2-0
         Jesse Ryder          15(24b)
         Quinton de Kock      38(37b 6X4)  

10.1  Doeschate to Kock, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        
10.1  Doeschate to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        
10.2  Doeschate to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
10.3  Doeschate to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
10.4  Doeschate to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
10.5  Doeschate to Kock, one run, One more to the total
10.6  Doeschate to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   60/0
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  2.69)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   2.0-0-13-0
         Jesse Ryder          16(28b)
         Quinton de Kock      40(39b 6X4)  

11.1  Anderson to Kock, one run, The misfield by Doeschate allows yet another run
11.2  Anderson to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Anderson to Ryder, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
11.3  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
11.4  Anderson to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
11.5  Anderson to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
11.6  Anderson to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   63/0
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  2.68)
         Corey Anderson       2.0-0-5-0
         Quinton de Kock      41(42b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          17(31b)  

12.1  Morkel to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
12.2  Morkel to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
12.4  Morkel to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
12.5  Morkel to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
12.6  Morkel to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Jesse Ryder        

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   65/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  2.70)
         Morne Morkel         4.0-0-15-0
         Jesse Ryder          18(32b)
         Quinton de Kock      42(47b 6X4)  

13.1  Doeschate to Kock, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.2  Doeschate to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
13.3  Doeschate to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Doeschate to Kock, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.5  Doeschate to Kock, one run, One more to the total
13.6  Doeschate to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ryan ten Doeschate, deserving this punishment

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   74/0
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  2.53)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   3.0-0-22-0
         Jesse Ryder          23(34b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock      46(51b 6X4)  

14.1  Morkel to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
14.2  Morkel to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
14.3  Morkel to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4  Morkel to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.5  Morkel to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
14.6  Morkel to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   76/0
         (R/R:  5.07   R/R Req:  2.54)
         Morne Morkel         5.0-0-17-0
         Quinton de Kock      47(55b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          24(36b 1X4)  

15.1  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
15.2  McCle'ghan to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
15.3  McCle'ghan to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
15.4  McCle'ghan to Kock, one run, Dropped! Nicol made a big mess of that simple chance
15.5  McCle'ghan to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
15.6  McCle'ghan to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   79/0
         (R/R:  4.94   R/R Req:  2.53)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 3.0-0-14-0
         Quinton de Kock      48(57b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          26(40b 1X4)  

16.1  Anderson to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Anderson to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
16.3  Anderson to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.4  Anderson to Ryder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
16.5  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6  Anderson to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   82/0
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  2.52)
         Corey Anderson       3.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      49(59b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          28(44b 1X4)  

17.1  Johnson to Ryder, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
17.2  Johnson to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
      Fifty for Quinton de Kock    
17.3  Johnson to Ryder, OUT, Lack of communicatin between Ryder and Kock leads to yet another wicket for 

         Jesse Ryder            28 (46b 1X4)
         run out (Amla)

17.4  Johnson to Latham, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
17.5  Johnson to Latham, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.6  Johnson to Latham, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   87/1
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  2.44)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-4-0
         Quinton de Kock      50(60b 6X4)
         Tom Latham            3(3b)  

18.1  Anderson to Latham, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.2  Anderson to Latham, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.2  Anderson to Latham, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
18.3  Anderson to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Tom Latham          
18.4  Anderson to Latham, one run, Dropped! McCle'ghan made a big mess of that simple chance
18.5  Anderson to Kock, OUT, Lack of communicatin between Kock and Latham leads to yet another wicket for 

         Quinton de Kock        51 (62b 6X4)
         run out (Amla)

18.6  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   91/2
         (R/R:  4.79   R/R Req:  2.39)
         Corey Anderson       4.0-0-11-0
         Virat Kohli           0(1b)
         Tom Latham            4(7b)  

19.1  Johnson to Latham, no run, Defensively played by Tom Latham
19.2  Johnson to Latham, one run, The misfield by Doeschate allows yet another run
19.3  Johnson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Papps saved a certain boundary
19.4  Johnson to Latham, one run, Dropped! Doeschate made a big mess of that simple chance
19.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS   96/2
         (R/R:  4.80   R/R Req:  2.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-9-0
         Virat Kohli           3(4b)
         Tom Latham            6(10b)  

20.1  McCle'ghan to Latham, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
20.2  McCle'ghan to Latham, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Tom Latham
20.3  McCle'ghan to Latham, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
20.3  McCle'ghan to Latham, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
20.4  McCle'ghan to Latham, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell McClenaghan, deserving this punishment
20.5  McCle'ghan to Latham, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  McCle'ghan to Latham, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 21  (10 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  106/2
         (R/R:  5.05   R/R Req:  2.03)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 4.0-0-24-0
         Virat Kohli           3(4b)
         Tom Latham           15(16b 2X4)  

21.1  Morkel to Latham, no run, Tom Latham missed that one by a mile
21.2  Morkel to Latham, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        
21.3  Morkel to Latham, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Kane Williamson

         Tom Latham             15 (19b 2X4)
         run out (Williamson)

21.4  Morkel to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli        
21.5  Morkel to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
21.6  Morkel to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  108/3
         (R/R:  4.91   R/R Req:  2.04)
         Morne Morkel         6.0-0-19-0
         Ross Taylor           1(1b)
         Virat Kohli           4(6b)  

22.1  McCle'ghan to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
22.2  McCle'ghan to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  McCle'ghan to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. MS Dhoni didnt have a chance
22.4  McCle'ghan to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
22.5  McCle'ghan to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  McCle'ghan to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  109/3
         (R/R:  4.74   R/R Req:  2.07)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 5.0-0-24-0
         Ross Taylor           1(5b)
         Virat Kohli           4(8b)  

23.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
23.2  Johnson to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor        
23.3  Johnson to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
23.4  Johnson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
23.5  Johnson to Kohli, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Johnson, giving that a wide
23.5  Johnson to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor        
23.6  Johnson to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  113/3
         (R/R:  4.71   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-13-0
         Ross Taylor           2(8b)
         Virat Kohli           6(12b)  

24.1  Morkel to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
24.2  Morkel to Kohli, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
24.3  Morkel to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli        
24.4  Morkel to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Morkel to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Morkel to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  120/3
         (R/R:  4.80   R/R Req:  1.80)
         Morne Morkel         7.0-0-26-0
         Ross Taylor           7(11b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli           8(15b)  

25.1  Doeschate to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor        
25.2  Doeschate to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
25.3  Doeschate to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
25.4  Doeschate to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5  Doeschate to Kohli, three runs, Great work by McCle'ghan saved a certain boundary
25.6  Doeschate to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli        

         End of over 26  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  126/3
         (R/R:  4.85   R/R Req:  1.63)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   4.0-0-28-0
         Virat Kohli          12(17b)
         Ross Taylor           9(15b 1X4)  

26.1  Anderson to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Anderson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
26.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived 
26.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Anderson to Kohli, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Corey Anderson, giving that a wide
26.5  Anderson to Kohli, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Anderson to Kohli, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  131/3
         (R/R:  4.85   R/R Req:  1.48)
         Corey Anderson       5.0-0-15-0
         Ross Taylor          10(17b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          14(22b)  

27.1  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Johnson to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor        
27.3  Johnson to Taylor, two runs, 
27.4  Johnson to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
27.5  Johnson to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
27.6  Johnson to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment

         End of over 28  (8 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  139/3
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req:  1.18)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-21-0
         Virat Kohli          19(26b 1X4)
         Ross Taylor          13(19b 1X4)  

28.1  Anderson to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
28.2  Anderson to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.3  Anderson to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
28.4  Anderson to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
28.5  Anderson to Kohli, three runs, Great work by Papps saved a certain boundary
28.6  Anderson to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli        

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  144/3
         (R/R:  4.97   R/R Req:  1.00)
         Corey Anderson       6.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          22(30b 1X4)
         Ross Taylor          15(21b 1X4)  

29.1  McCle'ghan to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
29.2  McCle'ghan to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
29.3  McCle'ghan to Taylor, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
29.4  McCle'ghan to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
29.5  McCle'ghan to Kohli, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Virat Kohli the finger

         Virat Kohli            22 (32b 1X4)
         c. Dhoni       b. McCle'ghan

29.6  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  145/4
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  1.00)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 6.0-0-24-1
         Scott Kuggeleijn      0(1b)
         Ross Taylor          15(24b 1X4)  

30.1  Johnson to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
30.2  Johnson to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Scott Kuggeleijn    
30.3  Johnson to Kuggeleijn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
30.4  Johnson to Kuggeleijn, no run, Scott Kuggeleijn missed that one by a mile
30.5  Johnson to Kuggeleijn, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor        
30.6  Johnson to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Scott Kuggeleijn    

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  148/4
         (R/R:  4.77   R/R Req:  0.89)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-24-0
         Scott Kuggeleijn      1(4b)
         Ross Taylor          17(27b 1X4)  

31.1  Morkel to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Scott Kuggeleijn    
31.2  Morkel to Kuggeleijn, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Scott Kuggeleijn       1 (5b)
         lbw            b. Morkel

31.3  Morkel to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived 
31.4  Morkel to Afridi, one run, Great cooperation between Shahid Afridi and Ross Taylor        
31.5  Morkel to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Amla allows yet another run
31.6  Morkel to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  151/5
         (R/R:  4.72   R/R Req:  0.78)
         Morne Morkel         8.0-0-29-1
         Shahid Afridi         1(3b)
         Ross Taylor          19(29b 1X4)  

32.1  Johnson to Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Johnson. Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            19 (30b 1X4)
         b. Johnson

32.2  Johnson to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Johnson to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Nathan McCullum
32.4  Johnson to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
32.5  Johnson to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
32.6  Johnson to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  152/6
         (R/R:  4.61   R/R Req:  0.76)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-25-1
         Shahid Afridi         1(5b)
         Nathan McCullum       1(3b)  

33.1  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Nathan McCullum
33.2  Morkel to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Nathan McCullum and Shahid Afridi      
33.3  Morkel to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
33.4  Morkel to Afridi, one run, That is very well run by Nathan McCullum    
33.5  Morkel to McCullum, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.6  Morkel to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Shahid Afridi      

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  157/6
         (R/R:  4.62   R/R Req:  0.50)
         Morne Morkel         9.0-0-34-1
         Shahid Afridi         2(7b)
         Nathan McCullum       5(7b)  

34.1  Doeschate to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Shahid Afridi      
34.2  Doeschate to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile
34.3  Doeschate to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
34.4  Doeschate to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.5  Doeschate to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Doeschate to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  158/6
         (R/R:  4.51   R/R Req:  0.47)
         Ryan ten Doeschate   5.0-0-29-0
         Shahid Afridi         2(12b)
         Nathan McCullum       6(8b)  

35.1  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Nathan McCullum missed that one by a mile
35.2  Morkel to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
35.3  Morkel to Afridi, one run, The misfield by Doeschate allows yet another run
35.4  Morkel to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Nathan McCullum
35.5  Morkel to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
35.6  Morkel to Afridi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Morne Morkel

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  161/6
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  0.29)
         Morne Morkel         10.0-0-37-1
         Shahid Afridi         3(14b)
         Nathan McCullum       8(12b)  

36.1  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Nathan McCullum
36.2  Anderson to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
36.3  Anderson to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
36.4  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Anderson to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Nathan McCullum
36.6  Anderson to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Nicol allows yet another run

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  162/6
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  0.23)
         Corey Anderson       7.0-0-21-0
         Shahid Afridi         3(14b)
         Nathan McCullum       9(18b)  

37.1  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Nathan McCullum
37.2  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4  McCle'ghan to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Shahid Afridi      
37.5  McCle'ghan to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
37.6  McCle'ghan to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Nathan McCullum

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  164/6
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  0.08)
         Mitchell McClenaghan 7.0-0-26-1
         Nathan McCullum      10(23b)
         Shahid Afridi         4(15b)  

38.1  Anderson to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived 
38.2  Anderson to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Anderson to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived 
38.4  Anderson to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
38.5  Anderson to Afridi, one run, Great cooperation between Shahid Afridi and Nathan McCullum    

         End of innings (38.5 overs)
         CANTERBURY WIZARDS  165/6 (RR:  4.27)
         Corey Anderson        7.5-0-22-0
         Nathan McCullum      10(23b)
         Shahid Afridi         5(20b)
2nd Innings Scorecards
Code:
                                     -X-

CANTERBURY WIZARDS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Jesse Ryder         run out (Amla)                 28    46    1    0   60.9%
Quinton de Kock     run out (Amla)                 51    62    6    0   82.3%
Tom Latham          run out (Williamson)           15    19    2    0   78.9%
Virat Kohli         c. Dhoni       b. McCle'ghan   22    32    1    0   68.8%
Ross Taylor                        b. Johnson      19    30    1    0   63.3%
Scott Kuggeleijn    lbw            b. Morkel        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Shahid Afridi       not out                         5    20    0    0   25.0%
Nathan McCullum     not out                        10    23    0    0   43.5%
Dale Steyn          
Tim Southee          
Hamish Bennett      

 Total:  165/6       Overs:  38.5          Run Rate:  4.25      Extras:  14    
                                     -X-

WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Morne Morkel         10.0      0      37      1      3.70     0      0 
Hashim Amla           1.0      0      10      0     10.00     0      0 
Rob Nicol             1.0      0       5      0      5.00     1      0 
Michael Papps         1.0      0       4      0      4.00     0      0 
Mitchell McClenaghan  7.0      0      26      1      3.71     0      1 
Ryan ten Doeschate    5.0      0      29      0      5.80     0      1 
Corey Anderson        7.5      0      22      0      2.81     2      1 
Mitchell Johnson      6.0      0      25      1      4.17     1      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 1 

Total: 165/6          Overs: 38.5         Run Rate: 4.25      Extras: 14 
                                     -X-


CANTERBURY WIZARDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
J Ryder       Q Kock       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       84 (105)
T Latham      Q Kock       þþ                                         7 (8)
T Latham      V Kohli      þþþþþþ                                    15 (16)
R Taylor      V Kohli      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          39 (50)
R Taylor      Kuggeleijn   þ                                          4 (9)
R Taylor      S Afridi     þ                                          2 (5)
N McCullum    S Afridi     þþþþþ                                     14 (40)


     Fall of Wickets    84/1      91/2      106/3     145/4     149/5
                        151/6                                            

 Total:  165/6       Overs:  38.5         Run Rate:  4.25     Extras:  14  


                                     -X-
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Quinton de Kock could've scored a century but his team mate showed no mercy
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Canterbury Wizards won by 4 wickets with 67 balls remaining
Man of the match: Dale Steyn
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@joejoe018/@Umair2000 | @Sami Kumar/@ThebigGgamer
 
This will happen when Amla, Nicol and Papps will bowl 4 overs combined so that Johnson doesn't gets to bowl. :p
 
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Game 12
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at University Oval, Dunedin
Otago Phoenix won the toss and chose to bowl first
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Northern District Monarchs Innings
Code:
0.1  Philander to Hussey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Philander to Hussey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Philander to Hussey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
0.4  Philander to Hussey, one run, One more to the total
0.5  Philander to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
0.6  Philander to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS     1/0
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Vernon Philander     1.0-0-1-0
         Jacques Kallis        0(2b)
         Michael Hussey        1(4b)  

1.1  Styris to Hussey, no run, Defensively played by Michael Hussey
1.2  Styris to Hussey, no run, Defensively played by Michael Hussey
1.3  Styris to Hussey, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Hussey
1.4  Styris to Hussey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Styris to Hussey, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
1.6  Styris to Hussey, no run, Michael Hussey was completely deceived 

         End of over 2  (10 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    11/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Scott Styris         1.0-0-10-0
         Michael Hussey       11(10b 1X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis        0(2b)  

2.1  Arnel to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Michael Hussey      
2.2  Arnel to Hussey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.3  Arnel to Hussey, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
2.4  Arnel to Hussey, no run, Left alone by Michael Hussey
2.5  Arnel to Hussey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
2.6  Arnel to Hussey, three runs, Great work by Philander saved a certain boundary

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    17/0
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Brent Arnel          1.0-0-6-0
         Jacques Kallis        1(3b)
         Michael Hussey       16(15b 1X4 1X6)  

3.1  McKay to Hussey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
3.2  McKay to Hussey, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Hussey
3.3  McKay to Hussey, no run, Michael Hussey missed that one by a mile
3.4  McKay to Hussey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
3.5  McKay to Hussey, no run, Michael Hussey was completely deceived 
3.6  McKay to Hussey, no run, Left alone by Michael Hussey

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    21/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Andy McKay           1.0-0-4-0
         Michael Hussey       20(21b 2X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis        1(3b)  

4.1  Philander to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
4.2  Philander to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
4.3  Philander to Kallis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
4.4  Philander to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.5  Philander to Hussey, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
4.6  Philander to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander      

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    25/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Vernon Philander     2.0-0-5-0
         Jacques Kallis        4(8b)
         Michael Hussey       21(22b 2X4 1X6)  

5.1  Styris to Hussey, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Scott Styris, deserving this punishment
5.2  Styris to Hussey, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Styris to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.4  Styris to Hussey, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Scott Styris, giving that a wide
5.4  Styris to Hussey, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
5.5  Styris to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
5.6  Styris to Kallis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 6  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    33/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Scott Styris         2.0-0-18-0
         Jacques Kallis        5(11b)
         Michael Hussey       27(26b 3X4 1X6)  

6.1  Philander to Hussey, no ball, one run, The misfield by Myburgh allows yet another run
6.1  Philander to Hussey, one run, The misfield by Myburgh allows yet another run
6.2  Philander to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander      
6.3  Philander to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.4  Philander to Hussey, one run, One more to the total
6.5  Philander to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Philander to Hussey, one run, The misfield by McKay allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    41/0
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Vernon Philander     3.0-0-13-0
         Jacques Kallis        9(14b)
         Michael Hussey       30(29b 3X4 1X6)  

7.1  McKay to Hussey, SIX, What a wonderful player Michael Hussey is
7.2  McKay to Hussey, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.2  McKay to Hussey, no run, Michael Hussey was completely deceived 
7.3  McKay to Hussey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
7.4  McKay to Hussey, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Michael Hussey
7.5  McKay to Hussey, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.6  McKay to Kallis, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Andy McKay, giving that a wide
7.6  McKay to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Michael Hussey      

         End of over 8  (14 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    55/0
         (R/R:  6.88)
         Andy McKay           2.0-0-18-0
         Michael Hussey       41(35b 4X4 2X6)
         Jacques Kallis       10(16b)  

8.1  Arnel to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
8.2  Arnel to Hussey, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Hussey cant belive it

         Michael Hussey         41 (36b 4X4 2X6)
         b. Arnel

8.3  Arnel to Villiers, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
8.3  Arnel to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
8.4  Arnel to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5  Arnel to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
8.6  Arnel to Kallis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    59/1
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Brent Arnel          2.0-0-10-1
         AB de Villiers        1(1b)
         Jacques Kallis       12(20b)  

9.1  Smith to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers      
9.2  Smith to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Smith          
9.3  Smith to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Smith to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
9.5  Smith to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
9.6  Smith to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    61/1
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Dwayne Smith         1.0-0-2-0
         Jacques Kallis       13(23b)
         AB de Villiers        2(4b)  

10.1  Arnel to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
10.2  Arnel to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Arnel to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Arnel to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis      
10.5  Arnel to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      
10.6  Arnel to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    64/1
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Brent Arnel          3.0-0-13-1
         Jacques Kallis       14(24b)
         AB de Villiers        4(9b)  

11.1  Smith to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Smith          
11.2  Smith to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
11.3  Smith to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.4  Smith to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.5  Smith to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis      
11.6  Smith to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    66/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Dwayne Smith         2.0-0-4-0
         AB de Villiers        5(14b)
         Jacques Kallis       15(25b)  

12.1  McKay to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.2  McKay to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
12.3  McKay to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  McKay to Kallis, one run, The misfield by McKay allows yet another run
12.5  McKay to Villiers, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         AB de Villiers         6 (16b)
         lbw            b. McKay

12.6  McKay to O'Brien, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    70/2
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Andy McKay           3.0-0-22-1
         Jacques Kallis       17(28b)
         Kevin O'Brien         1(1b)  

13.1  Hafeez to O'Brien, no run, Defensively played by Kevin O'Brien
13.2  Hafeez to O'Brien, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
13.3  Hafeez to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien missed that one by a mile
13.4  Hafeez to O'Brien, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Kevin O'Brien
13.4  Hafeez to O'Brien, no run, Defensively played by Kevin O'Brien
13.5  Hafeez to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien was completely deceived 
13.6  Hafeez to O'Brien, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    75/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Mohammad Hafeez      1.0-0-5-0
         Kevin O'Brien         5(7b)
         Jacques Kallis       17(28b)  

14.1  Styris to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  Styris to O'Brien, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kevin O'Brien
14.3  Styris to O'Brien, one run, Dropped! Hira made a big mess of that simple chance
14.4  Styris to Kallis, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Styris to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.5  Styris to O'Brien, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
14.6  Styris to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Broom allows yet another run

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    84/2
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Scott Styris         3.0-0-27-0
         Jacques Kallis       19(30b)
         Kevin O'Brien        11(11b 1X4)  

15.1  McKay to O'Brien, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Vernon Philander

         Kevin O'Brien          11 (12b 1X4)
         c. Philander   b. McKay

15.2  McKay to Ronchi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  McKay to Ronchi, one run, One more to the total
15.4  McKay to Kallis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
15.5  McKay to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
15.6  McKay to Ronchi, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    89/3
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Andy McKay           4.0-0-27-2
         Jacques Kallis       22(32b)
         Luke Ronchi           2(3b)  

16.1  Arnel to Ronchi, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
16.2  Arnel to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.3  Arnel to Ronchi, no run, Left alone by Luke Ronchi
16.4  Arnel to Ronchi, one run, Great cooperation between Luke Ronchi and Jacques Kallis      
16.5  Arnel to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.6  Arnel to Ronchi, no run, Luke Ronchi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    95/3
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Brent Arnel          4.0-0-19-1
         Luke Ronchi           4(7b)
         Jacques Kallis       26(34b)  

17.1  Philander to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Luke Ronchi        
17.2  Philander to Ronchi, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Vernon Philander, giving that a wide
17.2  Philander to Ronchi, no run, Luke Ronchi missed that one by a mile
17.3  Philander to Ronchi, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4  Philander to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
17.5  Philander to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
17.6  Philander to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    98/3
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Vernon Philander     4.0-0-16-0
         Jacques Kallis       27(38b)
         Luke Ronchi           5(10b)  

18.1  Maxwell to Ronchi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
18.2  Maxwell to Ronchi, OUT, Mohammad Hafeez takes an easy catch to dismiss Luke Ronchi

         Luke Ronchi            5 (12b)
         c. Hafeez      b. Maxwell

18.3  Maxwell to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 
18.4  Maxwell to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 
18.5  Maxwell to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Arnel allows yet another run
18.6  Maxwell to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS    99/4
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Glenn Maxwell        1.0-0-1-1
         Jacques Kallis       27(39b)
         Anton Devcich         1(3b)  

19.1  Philander to Devcich, two runs, 
19.2  Philander to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Philander to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.4  Philander to Devcich, legbye, Left alone by Anton Devcich
19.5  Philander to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
19.6  Philander to Kallis, three runs, Great work by Hafeez saved a certain boundary

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   105/4
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Vernon Philander     5.0-0-21-0
         Anton Devcich         3(7b)
         Jacques Kallis       30(41b)  

20.1  Hira to Kallis, no run, Ronnie Hira is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.2  Hira to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
20.3  Hira to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
20.4  Hira to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 
20.5  Hira to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Jacques Kallis      
20.6  Hira to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   107/4
         (R/R:  5.10)
         Ronnie Hira          1.0-0-2-0
         Jacques Kallis       31(44b)
         Anton Devcich         4(10b)  

21.1  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
21.2  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, Left alone by Anton Devcich
21.4  Hafeez to Devcich, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
21.4  Hafeez to Devcich, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
21.5  Hafeez to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   110/4
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mohammad Hafeez      2.0-0-8-0
         Anton Devcich         5(16b)
         Jacques Kallis       32(45b)  

22.1  Hira to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
22.2  Hira to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
22.3  Hira to Kallis, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dwayne Smith

         Jacques Kallis         32 (48b)
         c. Smith       b. Hira

22.4  Hira to Neesham, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
22.5  Hira to Devcich, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Hira to Neesham, no run, Defensively played by Jimmy Neesham

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   112/5
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Ronnie Hira          2.0-0-4-1
         Jimmy Neesham         1(2b)
         Anton Devcich         6(17b)  

23.1  Philander to Devcich, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Vernon Philander, giving that a wide
23.1  Philander to Devcich, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.2  Philander to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.3  Philander to Neesham, three runs, Great work by McKay saved a certain boundary
23.4  Philander to Devcich, legbye, Left alone by Anton Devcich
23.5  Philander to Neesham, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  Philander to Neesham, no run, Jimmy Neesham missed that one by a mile

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   120/5
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Vernon Philander     6.0-0-28-0
         Jimmy Neesham         4(5b)
         Anton Devcich         9(21b)  

24.1  Hafeez to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.2  Hafeez to Neesham, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
24.3  Hafeez to Neesham, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
24.4  Hafeez to Neesham, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dwayne Smith

         Jimmy Neesham          4 (8b)
         c. Smith       b. Hafeez

24.5  Hafeez to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
24.6  Hafeez to Vettori, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   123/6
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Mohammad Hafeez      3.0-0-11-1
         Daniel Vettori        0(2b)
         Anton Devcich        12(22b)  

25.1  McKay to Devcich, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
25.1  McKay to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
25.2  McKay to Devcich, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.3  McKay to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  McKay to Vettori, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5  McKay to Devcich, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
25.6  McKay to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Hira allows yet another run

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   127/6
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Andy McKay           5.0-0-31-2
         Daniel Vettori        1(4b)
         Anton Devcich        14(26b)  

26.1  Philander to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Philander to Devcich, one run, One more to the total
26.3  Philander to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Philander to Vettori, one run, The misfield by Philander allows yet another run
26.5  Philander to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
26.6  Philander to Devcich, no run, Left alone by Anton Devcich

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   129/6
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Vernon Philander     7.0-0-30-0
         Anton Devcich        15(30b)
         Daniel Vettori        2(6b)  

27.1  McKay to Vettori, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
27.2  McKay to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Daniel Vettori      
27.3  McKay to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
27.4  McKay to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
27.5  McKay to Vettori, one run, One more to the total
27.6  McKay to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   132/6
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Andy McKay           6.0-0-34-2
         Anton Devcich        16(32b)
         Daniel Vettori        4(10b)  

28.1  Smith to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
28.2  Smith to Vettori, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
28.3  Smith to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  Smith to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 
28.5  Smith to Devcich, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori      
28.6  Smith to Vettori, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   137/6
         (R/R:  4.72)
         Dwayne Smith         3.0-0-8-0
         Anton Devcich        17(35b)
         Daniel Vettori        7(13b)  

29.1  McKay to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  McKay to Vettori, one run, One more to the total
29.3  McKay to Devcich, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  McKay to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
29.5  McKay to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
29.6  McKay to Vettori, two runs, 

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   141/6
         (R/R:  4.70)
         Andy McKay           7.0-0-37-2
         Daniel Vettori       10(18b)
         Anton Devcich        17(36b)  

30.1  Arnel to Devcich, one run, One more to the total
30.2  Arnel to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
30.3  Arnel to Vettori, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  Arnel to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
30.5  Arnel to Vettori, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Arnel to Devcich, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori      

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   144/6
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Brent Arnel          5.0-0-22-1
         Daniel Vettori       11(22b)
         Anton Devcich        19(38b)  

31.1  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brendon McCullum    
31.2  Hafeez to Devcich, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Brendon McCullum to stop
31.3  Hafeez to Vettori, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.4  Hafeez to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Hafeez to Vettori, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.6  Hafeez to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   148/6
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Mohammad Hafeez      4.0-0-14-1
         Anton Devcich        19(40b)
         Daniel Vettori       14(26b)  

32.1  Philander to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
32.2  Philander to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
32.3  Philander to Vettori, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
32.4  Philander to Vettori, one run, Dropped! Hafeez made a big mess of that simple chance
32.5  Philander to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Daniel Vettori      
32.6  Philander to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander      

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   152/6
         (R/R:  4.61)
         Vernon Philander     8.0-0-34-0
         Daniel Vettori       17(31b)
         Anton Devcich        20(41b)  

33.1  Smith to Devcich, one run, One more to the total
33.2  Smith to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
33.3  Smith to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Smith          
33.4  Smith to Vettori, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.5  Smith to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
33.6  Smith to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   154/6
         (R/R:  4.53)
         Dwayne Smith         4.0-0-10-0
         Anton Devcich        21(44b)
         Daniel Vettori       18(34b)  

34.1  Arnel to Vettori, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Vettori and Anton Devcich      
34.2  Arnel to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
34.3  Arnel to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
34.4  Arnel to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Daniel Vettori      
34.5  Arnel to Vettori, no ball, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
34.5  Arnel to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
34.6  Arnel to Vettori, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   157/6
         (R/R:  4.49)
         Brent Arnel          6.0-0-25-1
         Daniel Vettori       19(37b)
         Anton Devcich        22(47b)  

35.1  Styris to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
35.2  Styris to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
35.3  Styris to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
35.4  Styris to Vettori, OUT, Scott Styris takes an easy catch to dismiss Daniel Vettori

         Daniel Vettori         19 (40b)
         c & b. Styris

35.5  Styris to Malinga, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.6  Styris to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   161/7
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Scott Styris         4.0-0-31-1
         Anton Devcich        23(49b)
         Lasith Malinga        3(1b)  

36.1  Hira to Malinga, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Lasith Malinga         3 (2b)
         lbw            b. Hira

36.2  Hira to Boult, no run, Ronnie Hira is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.3  Hira to Boult, no ball, no run, Trent Boult missed that one by a mile
36.3  Hira to Boult, no run, Trent Boult missed that one by a mile
36.4  Hira to Boult, two runs, Overthrow by McKay instead of 1 they get 2
36.5  Hira to Boult, no run, Ronnie Hira is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.6  Hira to Boult, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   165/8
         (R/R:  4.46)
         Ronnie Hira          3.0-0-8-2
         Anton Devcich        23(49b)
         Trent Boult           3(5b)  

37.1  Styris to Boult, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
37.2  Styris to Boult, no run, Defensively played by Trent Boult
37.3  Styris to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Styris to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
37.5  Styris to Boult, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.6  Styris to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   167/8
         (R/R:  4.39)
         Scott Styris         5.0-0-33-1
         Trent Boult           5(11b)
         Anton Devcich        23(49b)  

38.1  Hira to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile
38.2  Hira to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3  Hira to Devcich, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.4  Hira to Boult, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.5  Hira to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.6  Hira to Boult, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   175/8
         (R/R:  4.49)
         Ronnie Hira          4.0-0-16-2
         Anton Devcich        27(53b)
         Trent Boult           9(13b)  

39.1  Hafeez to Boult, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Hafeez, deserving this punishment
39.2  Hafeez to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
39.3  Hafeez to Boult, one run, Great cooperation between Trent Boult and Anton Devcich      
39.4  Hafeez to Devcich, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.5  Hafeez to Boult, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Brent Arnel

         Trent Boult            14 (17b 1X4)
         c. Arnel       b. Hafeez

39.6  Hafeez to Gillespie, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 40  (7 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   182/9
         (R/R:  4.55)
         Mohammad Hafeez      5.0-0-21-2
         Anton Devcich        28(54b)
         Mark Gillespie        1(1b)  

40.1  McKay to Gillespie, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
40.2  McKay to Gillespie, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
40.3  McKay to Devcich, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
40.4  McKay to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Mark Gillespie      
40.5  McKay to Gillespie, one run, One more to the total
40.6  McKay to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   185/9
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Andy McKay           8.0-0-40-2
         Anton Devcich        29(57b)
         Mark Gillespie        3(4b)  

41.1  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Defensively played by Mark Gillespie
41.2  Styris to Gillespie, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Styris to Gillespie, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris        
41.4  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Mark Gillespie was completely deceived 
41.6  Styris to Gillespie, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   186/9
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Scott Styris         6.0-0-34-1
         Anton Devcich        29(57b)
         Mark Gillespie        4(10b)  

42.1  Hira to Gillespie, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.2  Hira to Devcich, no run, Ronnie Hira is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.3  Hira to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Maxwell allows yet another run
42.4  Hira to Gillespie, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
42.5  Hira to Devcich, no run, Ronnie Hira is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.6  Hira to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   189/9
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Ronnie Hira          5.0-0-19-2
         Anton Devcich        30(61b)
         Mark Gillespie        6(12b)  

43.1  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.2  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Mark Gillespie was completely deceived 
43.3  Styris to Gillespie, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.4  Styris to Gillespie, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
43.5  Styris to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Styris to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   190/9
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Scott Styris         7.0-0-35-1
         Anton Devcich        30(63b)
         Mark Gillespie        7(16b)  

44.1  Philander to Gillespie, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Philander to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Philander to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Philander to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.5  Philander to Gillespie, no run, Defensively played by Mark Gillespie
44.6  Philander to Gillespie, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Mark Gillespie         8 (19b)
         lbw            b. Philander


         End of innings (45.0 overs)
         NORTHERN MONARCHS   194/10 (RR:  4.31)
         Vernon Philander      9.0-0-38-1
         Anton Devcich        33(66b)
1st Innings Scorecards
Code:
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NORTHERN MONARCHS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Michael Hussey                     b. Arnel        41    36    4    2  113.9%
Jacques Kallis      c. Smith       b. Hira         32    48    0    0   66.7%
AB de Villiers      lbw            b. McKay         6    16    0    0   37.5%
Kevin O'Brien       c. Philander   b. McKay        11    12    1    0   91.7%
Luke Ronchi         c. Hafeez      b. Maxwell       5    12    0    0   41.7%
Anton Devcich       not out                        33    66    0    0   50.0%
Jimmy Neesham       c. Smith       b. Hafeez        4     8    0    0   50.0%
Daniel Vettori                 c & b. Styris       19    40    0    0   47.5%
Lasith Malinga      lbw            b. Hira          3     2    0    0  150.0%
Trent Boult         c. Arnel       b. Hafeez       14    17    1    0   82.4%
Mark Gillespie      lbw            b. Philander     8    19    0    0   42.1%

 Total:  194/10      Overs:  45.0          Run Rate:  3.88      Extras:  18    
                                     -X-

OTAGO PHOENIX Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Vernon Philander      9.0      0      38      1      4.22     2      1 
Scott Styris          7.0      0      35      1      5.00     1      1 
Brent Arnel           6.0      0      25      1      4.17     0      2 
Andy McKay            8.0      0      40      2      5.00     2      1 
Dwayne Smith          4.0      0      10      0      2.50     0      0 
Mohammad Hafeez       5.0      0      21      2      4.20     1      1 
Glenn Maxwell         1.0      0       1      1      1.00     0      0 
Ronnie Hira           5.0      0      19      2      3.80     0      1 


EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 1 

Total: 194/10         Overs: 45.0         Run Rate: 3.88      Extras: 18 
                                     -X-


NORTHERN MONARCHS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Hussey      J Kallis     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  56 (50)
A Villiers    J Kallis     þþþþþ                                     13 (27)
K O'Brien     J Kallis     þþþþþþ                                    15 (14)
L Ronchi      J Kallis     þþþþþþ                                    14 (19)
A Devcich     J Kallis     þþþþþ                                     12 (25)
A Devcich     J Neesham    þþþþþ                                     13 (13)
A Devcich     D Vettori    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           35 (66)
A Devcich     L Malinga    þ                                          3 (3)
A Devcich     T Boult      þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (22)
A Devcich     Gillespie    þþþþþ                                     13 (31)


     Fall of Wickets    56/1      69/2      84/3      98/4      110/5
                        123/6     158/7     161/8     181/9     194/10    

 Total:  194/10      Overs:  45.0         Run Rate:  3.88     Extras:  18  
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Otago Phoenix Innings
Code:
0.1  Malinga to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.2  Malinga to Smith, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Malinga, giving that a wide
0.2  Malinga to Smith, legbye, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
0.3  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
0.4  Malinga to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Malinga to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Devcich allows yet another run
0.6  Malinga to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX         4/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  3.90)
         Lasith Malinga       1.0-0-3-0
         Dwayne Smith          0(3b)
         Brendon McCullum      2(4b)  

1.1  Boult to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
1.2  Boult to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Boult to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Boult to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Boult to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 
1.6  Boult to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Dwayne Smith

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX         5/0
         (R/R:  2.50   R/R Req:  3.96)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-1-0
         Dwayne Smith          0(7b)
         Brendon McCullum      3(6b)  

2.1  Neesham to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Neesham to McCullum, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
2.3  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
2.4  Neesham to McCullum, FOUR, Jimmy Neesham cant belive it
2.5  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
2.6  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        11/0
         (R/R:  3.67   R/R Req:  3.91)
         Jimmy Neesham        1.0-0-6-0
         Brendon McCullum      9(12b 1X4)
         Dwayne Smith          0(7b)  

3.1  Boult to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Boult to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
3.3  Boult to McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.4  Boult to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
3.5  Boult to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Boult to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        18/0
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  3.85)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-8-0
         Brendon McCullum     14(16b 2X4)
         Dwayne Smith          2(9b)  

4.1  Neesham to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
4.3  Neesham to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Neesham to McCullum, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
4.6  Neesham to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Dwayne Smith        

         End of over 5  (8 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        26/0
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  3.76)
         Jimmy Neesham        2.0-0-14-0
         Dwayne Smith          3(10b)
         Brendon McCullum     21(21b 2X4 1X6)  

5.1  Boult to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.2  Boult to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.3  Boult to McCullum, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
5.3  Boult to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum
5.4  Boult to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
5.5  Boult to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
5.6  Boult to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 6  (9 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        35/0
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  3.64)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-17-0
         Brendon McCullum     26(27b 3X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith          6(11b)  

6.1  Gillespie to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
6.3  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
6.4  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
6.5  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
6.6  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Dwayne Smith        

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        37/0
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  3.67)
         Mark Gillespie       1.0-0-2-0
         Dwayne Smith          7(12b)
         Brendon McCullum     27(32b 3X4 1X6)  

7.1  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
7.2  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
7.3  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
7.5  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
7.6  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 8  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        37/0
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req:  3.76)
         Lasith Malinga       2.0-0-3-0
         Brendon McCullum     27(38b 3X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith          7(12b)  

8.1  Gillespie to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
8.2  Gillespie to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3  Gillespie to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.4  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5  Gillespie to McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mark Gillespie, deserving this punishment
8.6  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        43/0
         (R/R:  4.78   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Mark Gillespie       2.0-0-8-0
         Dwayne Smith          8(15b)
         Brendon McCullum     32(41b 4X4 1X6)  

9.1  Kallis to McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.2  Kallis to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
9.3  Kallis to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Kallis to Smith, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.5  Kallis to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile
9.6  Kallis to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        46/0
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  3.72)
         Jacques Kallis       1.0-0-3-0
         Dwayne Smith         10(19b)
         Brendon McCullum     33(43b 4X4 1X6)  

10.1  Malinga to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Neesham allows yet another run
10.2  Malinga to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
10.3  Malinga to Smith, one run, Dropped! Gillespie made a big mess of that simple chance
10.4  Malinga to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Ronchi allows yet another run
10.5  Malinga to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 
10.6  Malinga to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        49/0
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  3.74)
         Lasith Malinga       3.0-1-6-0
         Dwayne Smith         11(23b)
         Brendon McCullum     35(45b 4X4 1X6)  

11.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Vettori to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Vettori to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Dwayne Smith
11.4  Vettori to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
11.5  Vettori to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Vettori to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        52/0
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  3.76)
         Daniel Vettori       1.0-0-3-0
         Dwayne Smith         12(26b)
         Brendon McCullum     37(48b 4X4 1X6)  

12.1  Kallis to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
12.2  Kallis to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
12.3  Kallis to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum    
12.4  Kallis to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis        
12.5  Kallis to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
12.6  Kallis to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        55/0
         (R/R:  4.23   R/R Req:  3.78)
         Jacques Kallis       2.0-0-6-0
         Dwayne Smith         13(29b)
         Brendon McCullum     39(51b 4X4 1X6)  

13.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
13.2  Vettori to McCullum, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brendon McCullum
13.3  Vettori to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Vettori to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Dwayne Smith        
13.5  Vettori to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile
13.6  Vettori to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        61/0
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  3.72)
         Daniel Vettori       2.0-0-9-0
         Brendon McCullum     44(55b 5X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith         14(31b)  

14.1  Gillespie to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
14.2  Gillespie to McCullum, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.3  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Devcich allows yet another run
14.4  Gillespie to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
14.5  Gillespie to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 
14.6  Gillespie to Smith, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        66/0
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  3.69)
         Mark Gillespie       3.0-0-12-0
         Brendon McCullum     47(57b 5X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith         15(35b)  

15.1  Neesham to Smith, wide, Jimmy Neesham bowling a very wayward one
15.1  Neesham to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2  Neesham to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
15.3  Neesham to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Dwayne Smith
15.4  Neesham to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
15.5  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  Neesham to McCullum, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      The crowd cheers for Brendon McCullum's fifty

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        71/0
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  3.65)
         Jimmy Neesham        3.0-0-19-0
         Dwayne Smith         16(40b)
         Brendon McCullum     50(59b 5X4 1X6)  

16.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
16.2  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.3  Vettori to McCullum, two runs, 
16.4  Vettori to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Vettori to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
16.6  Vettori to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        74/0
         (R/R:  4.35   R/R Req:  3.67)
         Daniel Vettori       3.0-0-12-0
         Dwayne Smith         16(41b)
         Brendon McCullum     53(64b 5X4 1X6)  

17.1  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
17.2  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.3  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
17.4  Malinga to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
17.5  Malinga to McCullum, wide, Lasith Malinga bowling a very wayward one
17.5  Malinga to McCullum, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
17.6  Malinga to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        80/0
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  3.59)
         Lasith Malinga       4.0-1-12-0
         Dwayne Smith         16(41b)
         Brendon McCullum     58(71b 6X4 1X6)  

18.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
18.2  Vettori to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
18.3  Vettori to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
18.4  Vettori to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Vettori to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Vettori to Smith, two runs, 

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        83/0
         (R/R:  4.37   R/R Req:  3.61)
         Daniel Vettori       4.0-0-15-0
         Dwayne Smith         18(45b)
         Brendon McCullum     59(73b 6X4 1X6)  

19.1  Gillespie to McCullum, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.2  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
19.3  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
19.4  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
19.5  Gillespie to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
19.6  Gillespie to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        87/0
         (R/R:  4.35   R/R Req:  3.60)
         Mark Gillespie       4.0-0-16-0
         Brendon McCullum     62(77b 6X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith         19(47b)  

20.1  Boult to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum    
20.2  Boult to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.3  Boult to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Boult to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Dwayne Smith
20.5  Boult to Smith, legbye, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile
20.6  Boult to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        91/0
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  3.59)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-20-0
         Dwayne Smith         20(50b)
         Brendon McCullum     64(80b 6X4 1X6)  

21.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
21.2  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
21.3  Vettori to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
21.4  Vettori to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
21.5  Vettori to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
21.6  Vettori to McCullum, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        95/0
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  3.57)
         Daniel Vettori       5.0-0-19-0
         Brendon McCullum     67(85b 6X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith         21(51b)  

22.1  Gillespie to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
22.2  Gillespie to Smith, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Dwayne Smith        
22.4  Gillespie to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
22.5  Gillespie to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.6  Gillespie to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        97/0
         (R/R:  4.22   R/R Req:  3.63)
         Mark Gillespie       5.0-0-17-0
         Dwayne Smith         21(56b)
         Brendon McCullum     68(86b 6X4 1X6)  

23.1  O'Brien to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith        
23.2  O'Brien to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
23.3  O'Brien to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith was completely deceived 
23.4  O'Brien to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile
23.5  O'Brien to Smith, one run, The misfield by Hussey allows yet another run
23.6  O'Brien to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum

         End of over 24  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX        99/0
         (R/R:  4.13   R/R Req:  3.69)
         Kevin O'Brien        1.0-0-2-0
         Brendon McCullum     69(88b 6X4 1X6)
         Dwayne Smith         22(60b)  

24.1  Neesham to Smith, one run, One more to the total
24.2  Neesham to McCullum, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24.3  Neesham to McCullum, no ball, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
24.3  Neesham to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
24.4  Neesham to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Neesham to Smith, no run, Left alone by Dwayne Smith
24.6  Neesham to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       109/0
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  3.44)
         Jimmy Neesham        4.0-0-29-0
         Brendon McCullum     76(91b 6X4 2X6)
         Dwayne Smith         24(63b)  

25.1  Gillespie to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Gillespie to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Gillespie to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
25.4  Gillespie to McCullum, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Brendon McCullum
25.5  Gillespie to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Gillespie to McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (10 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       119/0
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  3.17)
         Mark Gillespie       6.0-0-27-0
         Dwayne Smith         27(66b)
         Brendon McCullum     83(94b 6X4 3X6)  

26.1  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
26.2  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Vettori to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
26.4  Vettori to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
26.5  Vettori to McCullum, FOUR, Daniel Vettori cant belive it
26.6  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       125/0
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req:  3.04)
         Daniel Vettori       6.0-0-25-0
         Brendon McCullum     88(99b 7X4 3X6)
         Dwayne Smith         28(67b)  

27.1  Kallis to Smith, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Kallis to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis        
27.3  Kallis to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
27.4  Kallis to Smith, no run, Dwayne Smith missed that one by a mile
27.5  Kallis to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.6  Kallis to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       127/0
         (R/R:  4.54   R/R Req:  3.09)
         Jacques Kallis       3.0-0-8-0
         Dwayne Smith         29(71b)
         Brendon McCullum     89(101b 7X4 3X6)  

28.1  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.2  Malinga to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
28.3  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
28.4  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
28.5  Malinga to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Malinga to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 

         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       127/0
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  3.24)
         Lasith Malinga       5.0-1-12-0
         Brendon McCullum     89(107b 7X4 3X6)
         Dwayne Smith         29(71b)  

29.1  Vettori to Smith, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
29.2  Vettori to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Dwayne Smith        
29.3  Vettori to Smith, one run, One more to the total
29.4  Vettori to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Vettori to McCullum, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Brendon McCullum       90 (110b 7X4 3X6)
         lbw            b. Vettori

29.6  Vettori to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Dwayne Smith        

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       131/1
         (R/R:  4.37   R/R Req:  3.20)
         Daniel Vettori       7.0-0-29-1
         Dwayne Smith         31(73b)
         Glenn Maxwell         1(1b)  

30.1  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell
30.2  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.3  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  Malinga to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
30.5  Malinga to Smith, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Malinga to Maxwell, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       135/1
         (R/R:  4.35   R/R Req:  3.16)
         Lasith Malinga       6.0-2-16-0
         Glenn Maxwell         4(6b)
         Dwayne Smith         32(74b)  

31.1  Gillespie to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
31.2  Gillespie to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Gillespie to Maxwell, two runs, 
31.4  Gillespie to Maxwell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
31.5  Gillespie to Maxwell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
31.6  Gillespie to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       138/1
         (R/R:  4.31   R/R Req:  3.17)
         Mark Gillespie       7.0-0-30-0
         Glenn Maxwell         6(10b)
         Dwayne Smith         33(76b)  

32.1  Vettori to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
32.2  Vettori to Maxwell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.3  Vettori to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.4  Vettori to Smith, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Michael Hussey

         Dwayne Smith           34 (79b)
         c. Hussey      b. Vettori

32.5  Vettori to Hafeez, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Daniel Vettori, giving that a wide
32.5  Vettori to Hafeez, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
32.6  Vettori to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       144/2
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Daniel Vettori       8.0-0-35-2
         Glenn Maxwell         9(12b)
         Mohammad Hafeez       1(2b)  

33.1  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
33.2  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
33.4  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
33.5  Gillespie to Hafeez, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Mohammad Hafeez
33.6  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       148/2
         (R/R:  4.35   R/R Req:  2.94)
         Mark Gillespie       8.0-0-34-0
         Mohammad Hafeez       5(8b 1X4)
         Glenn Maxwell         9(12b)  

34.1  Vettori to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Hafeez    
34.2  Vettori to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Vettori to Hafeez, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.4  Vettori to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
34.5  Vettori to Hafeez, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.6  Vettori to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       152/2
         (R/R:  4.34   R/R Req:  2.87)
         Daniel Vettori       9.0-0-39-2
         Glenn Maxwell        10(14b)
         Mohammad Hafeez       8(12b 1X4)  

35.1  Malinga to Hafeez, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Malinga to Maxwell, FOUR, Glenn Maxwell is one of the best batsmen in the world
35.4  Malinga to Maxwell, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Glenn Maxwell
35.5  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
35.6  Malinga to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 36  (9 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       161/2
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  2.43)
         Lasith Malinga       7.0-2-24-0
         Glenn Maxwell        18(19b 2X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez       8(13b 1X4)  

36.1  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
36.2  Gillespie to Hafeez, three runs, Great work by Villiers saved a certain boundary
36.3  Gillespie to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell missed that one by a mile
36.4  Gillespie to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Gillespie to Maxwell, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
36.5  Gillespie to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Hafeez    
36.6  Gillespie to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       166/2
         (R/R:  4.49   R/R Req:  2.23)
         Mark Gillespie       9.0-0-39-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      11(16b 1X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        19(23b 2X4)  

37.1  O'Brien to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell
37.2  O'Brien to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total
37.3  O'Brien to Hafeez, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.4  O'Brien to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  O'Brien to Hafeez, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.6  O'Brien to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       169/2
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  2.17)
         Kevin O'Brien        2.0-0-5-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      13(20b 1X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        20(25b 2X4)  

38.1  Kallis to Maxwell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.2  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
38.3  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
38.5  Kallis to Hafeez, FOUR, Jacques Kallis cant belive it
38.6  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile

         End of over 39  (7 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       176/2
         (R/R:  4.51   R/R Req:  1.73)
         Jacques Kallis       4.0-0-15-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      17(25b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        23(26b 2X4)  

39.1  Boult to Maxwell, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Glenn Maxwell
39.2  Boult to Maxwell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
39.3  Boult to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4  Boult to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
39.5  Boult to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
39.6  Boult to Hafeez, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 40  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       182/2
         (R/R:  4.55   R/R Req:  1.30)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-26-0
         Glenn Maxwell        28(29b 3X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez      18(28b 2X4)  

40.1  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
40.2  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.3  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.4  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
40.5  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
40.6  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       182/2
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  1.44)
         Lasith Malinga       8.0-2-24-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      18(34b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        28(29b 3X4)  

41.1  Kallis to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell
41.2  Kallis to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
41.3  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
41.4  Kallis to Hafeez, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
41.5  Kallis to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Hafeez    
41.6  Kallis to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       185/2
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  1.25)
         Jacques Kallis       5.0-0-18-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      19(37b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        30(32b 3X4)  

42.1  Vettori to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total
42.2  Vettori to Hafeez, legbye, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
42.3  Vettori to Maxwell, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.4  Vettori to Maxwell, no ball, one run, The misfield by Hussey allows yet another run
42.4  Vettori to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Hussey allows yet another run
42.5  Vettori to Hafeez, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
42.6  Vettori to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Daniel Vettori

         End of over 43  (6 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       191/2
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  0.57)
         Daniel Vettori       10.0-0-44-2
         Mohammad Hafeez      20(39b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        33(36b 3X4)  

43.1  Malinga to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Hafeez
43.3  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Mohammad Hafeez missed that one by a mile
43.5  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
43.6  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       192/2
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  0.50)
         Lasith Malinga       9.0-3-25-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      20(44b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        34(37b 3X4)  

44.1  Boult to Maxwell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of innings (44.1 overs)
         OTAGO PHOENIX       195/2 (RR:  4.48)
         Trent Boult           5.1-0-29-0
         Mohammad Hafeez      20(44b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        37(38b 3X4)
2nd Innings Scorecards
Code:
                                     -X-

OTAGO PHOENIX innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Brendon McCullum    lbw            b. Vettori      90   110    7    3   81.8%
Dwayne Smith        c. Hussey      b. Vettori      34    79    0    0   43.0%
Glenn Maxwell       not out                        37    38    3    0   97.4%
Mohammad Hafeez     not out                        20    44    2    0   45.5%
Neil Broom          
Stephen Myburgh      
Scott Styris        
Ronnie Hira          
Andy McKay          
Vernon Philander    
Brent Arnel          

 Total:  195/2       Overs:  44.1          Run Rate:  4.42      Extras:  14    
                                     -X-

NORTHERN MONARCHS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lasith Malinga        9.0      3      25      0      2.78     2      0 
Trent Boult           5.1      0      29      0      5.61     1      0 
Jimmy Neesham         4.0      0      29      0      7.25     1      1 
Mark Gillespie        9.0      0      39      0      4.33     1      0 
Jacques Kallis        5.0      0      18      0      3.60     0      0 
Daniel Vettori       10.0      0      44      2      4.40     1      1 
Kevin O'Brien         2.0      0       5      0      2.50     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

Total: 195/2          Overs: 44.1         Run Rate: 4.42      Extras: 14 
                                     -X-


OTAGO PHOENIX Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
B McCullum    D Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      130 (179)
G Maxwell     D Smith      þþþ                                       12 (17)
G Maxwell     M Hafeez     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            53 (69)


     Fall of Wickets    130/1     142/2                        
                                                                         

 Total:  195/2       Overs:  44.1         Run Rate:  4.42     Extras:  14  


                                     -X-
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Oh, the unluck 90 for Brendon McCullum. Poor thing
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Otago Phoenix won by 8 wickets with 35 balls remaining
Man of the match: Brendon McCullum
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