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

[Cricket_60]

AUSTRALIA REQUIRE 10 TO WIN: 187/3 (42.3)

Michael Clarke has struck yet another four to bring the game closer to Australia. Clarke heaved Scott Styris over mid wicket just above the fielder's head and into the rope after 2 bounces. All eyes are fixated on Styris as he runs in to bowl the fourth ball of the over...

M.Clarke 60(33)*
D.Martyn 20(29)*
R.Ponting 54(76)
Aus: 187/3 (42.3)
Australia require 10 runs
7 wickets in hand
5.59 PM: Day 5

 

[surendar]

mate pls finish off the thrill.... u are taking it like a movie climax!!! still i have hope on Aussies!!! 10 runs in three balls is possible!!!

 

[Cricket_60]

Just to let you know that I have somehow managed to get a stress fracture in my foot playing AFL and will not be able to update this as much due to appointments etc. I also have exams coming up in a while.

for your support and patience everyone.

-c60

 

[Cricket_60]

AUSTRALIA REQUIRE 8 TO WIN: 185/3 (42.4)

Scott Styris has potentially saved the match for the Kiwis by steming the flow of 4's. Clarke again charged out of his crease and tried to smash Styris over cover but got a thick outside edge which flew over point but only just managed to get the Aussies two runs. Two 4's are now required for Australia to win...

Scott Styris holds the match in his hands

M.Clarke 62(34)*
D.Martyn 20(29)*
R.Ponting 54(76)
Aus: 187/3 (42.4)
Australia require 8 runs
7 wickets in hand
6.00 PM: Day 5

8 TO WIN: 2 BALLS REMAINING, CAN THEY DO IT?

 

[PhilD123]

This is agony for both teams, great stuff, though, my bet is New Zealand will do it.

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

same here i cant believe it but u must no the answer Cricket 60 coz u cant save between balls so y not post the end instead of this

 

[Short Leg]

Look's like you've made a habit of getting into close matches Cricket 60. I'd say it would be a draw but with Styris bowling you never know. I'll have a punt and say one of these last two balls is a swing and miss.

 

[Cricket_60]

AUSTRALIA REQUIRE 8 TO WIN: 185/3 (42.5)

Australia have narrowly missed out on an emphatic victory over the Kiwis after a swing and miss my Michael Clarke. Clarke got forward and took an almighty swipe at the ball but was beaten by swing and let the ball go through to the keeper. The crowd roared as the ball whislted through as they now know that an Australian victory can only result from 2 no ball's + a 6...

Fleming reacts as he sees the ball pass Clarke's bat

M.Clarke 62(35)*
D.Martyn 20(29)*
R.Ponting 54(76)
Aus: 185/3 (42.5)
Australia require 8 runs
7 wickets in hand
2 balls remaining
6.02 PM: Day 5

THE KIWIS HOLD ON FOR A DRAW

 

[surendar]

Still one ball left... wht abt a no ball six?? i feel the batsman cud hve gone for a straight drive instead of swinging and missing....

Anyways, its a great job by Kiwis defending the world champs for low target and taking it to a draw!!! Well done!!!

 

[gamerkid22]

Styris will be under pressure now ...as a no ball will cost the match .Clarke will go for it and if its a no ball and a 4 or 6 then Aus are winning this one.
nice presentation mate

 

[Cricket_60]

MATCH ENDS IN A PHENOMENAL DRAW

Scott Styris has just done enough to save his team from a defeat in the last over. He managed to keep off bowling a no ball but still got smashed for 6 over cover as a final act of defiance from Clarke. The Aussies will be bitterly disappointed at not winning the test cup as they know have to face the Kiwis ODI team, which is one known for its huge scores and big hitting...

SERIES DRAWN 1-1
MAN OF THE SERIES: A.Gilchrist

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

cricket 60 ur weird u cud hav told us the match ending long tikme ago u done some movie climax lol

 

[surendar]

Noball wud have made a trick.... Anyways Both the teams did well... But unlucky Aussies in last ball in last moment in last test... :cool:

 

[PhilD123]

Great story, so close for the Aussies, cant wait for the ODI's.

 

[James_W]

Nice to see the computer get one over the player for once! Phenomenal work!