Story New Zealand V Australia: Test and ODI series [C2005]

[Left_Hander]

Good fightback by Marto! Great Work Cricket_60!

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MY 200TH POST!

 

[Cricket_60]

TEA DAY FOUR

Stats

Aus: 3/147 (44)
Australia require 211 runs to win
7 wickets in hand

Australia are now back in the game with some great batting from Martyn and Clarke. If the Aussies can get to the end of the day without anymore wickets back in the shed they will be the sure favourites to win the match?

 

[Cricket_60]

Good fightback by Marto! Great Work Cricket_60!

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MY 200TH POST!

mate

congrats

 

[surendar]

Good middle order ressistance from australia....but still 200 plus is required!!!! so still a long way to go!!!!

 

[MWaugh]

MY 200TH POST!

didnt take you long to reach that. well done mate. and they arent all spam either. congrates

EDIT = And im only 2 posts away from 2000

 

[gary0808]

Well done Left Hander

Great Story Cricket 60 and fantastic batting by middle order

 

[Cricket_60]

CLARKE GONE RIGHT AFTER TEA

The Kiwis have got one of the wickets they were looking for, Michael Clarke. Clarke went back to cut a ball through point but was beaten for pace and rapped on the pads on the top of middle stump. Hussey, Marto and Gilly now have a lot of work to do?

M.Hussey 2(4)*
D.Martyn 70(118)*
M.Clarke 45(106)
Aus: 4/149 (45)
Australia require 209 runs
6 wickets in hand

C.Martin 2/39 (11)
J.Franklin 2/52 (19)
D.Vettori 0/52 (14)
M.Mason 0/0 (1)

 

[Cricket_60]

HUSSEY TRAPPED LBW

The Kiwis have captured the big and vital wicket, Mike Hussey. Hussey got forward to drive the ball but was beaten by movement off the pitch and rapped on the pads for 41. Australia now are in a very desperate situation?

A.Gilchrist 0(2)*
D.Martyn 74(142)*
M.Hussey 41(44)
M.Clarke 45(106)
Aus: 5/193 (56)
Australia require 165 runs
5 wickets in hand

C.Martin 3/41 (14)
J.Franklin 2/70 (22)
D.Vettori 0/76 (19)
M.Mason 0/0 (1)

 

[Cricket_60]

BITTER SWEET TIMES FOR THE AUSSIES

One over has changed the face of the game, Damien Martyn broke through and scored a brilliant century but just 2 balls later Adam Gilchrist was caught at mid off. Martyn received a standing ovation from the crowd after striking his gutsy ton which came from over 190 balls. Australia were trailing by just 110 with both batsmen in charge when Gilly lost his head. The Aussie keeper tried to clear mid off but mistimed the stroke and looked on as Astle took a comfortable catch?

B.Lee 0(0)*
D.Martyn 104(193)*
A.Gilchrist 25(53)
M.Clarke 45(106)
M.Hussey 41(44)
Aus: 6/248 (73)
Australia require 110 runs
4 wickets in hand

C.Martin 3/47 (16)
J.Franklin 2/89 (28)
D.Vettori 1/101 (27)
M.Mason 0/5 (2)

 

[surendar]

Martyn has to take full responsibilty now......
Aussies are still in trouble....some 50-60 partnership needed bw lee and martyn!!!!!
Kiwiws are doing a good job!!!

 

[gary0808]

I'd back the Kiwis just at the moment

 

[Gunner786]

aussies for me!!
but u never know in this game

 

[Short Leg]

I'll have a bet that Marto get's the Australian's 20 runs away from winning and then get's out.

 

[Left_Hander]

Thanks for that guys. Just short posts, that's how you get there.

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I'm loving this! Great work!

 

[Cricket_60]

END OF DAY FOUR

Stats

Aus: 6/265 (76)
Australia require 93 runs to win
4 wickets in hand

The match is in the balance, If Martyn and Lee get a solid partnership the momentum will swing towards the Aussies. If the Kiwis claim early wickets they can level the series 1-1?