Story NewZealand Road to Glory[C07]New Zealand to bowl first

[shantanu_rooney]

Phillips Lunch Time Talk​

Tony Grieg : Welcome to Phillips Lunch Time Talk . As all of you can see behind me that it has started raining very heavily behind me on the ground . As it was forecasted of showers today . With me in the studio I have Ian Chappell . Ian worst thing that should have happened to such a great test match is to be stopped due to rain .

Ian Chappell : You are right Tony , this was turning out be a cracker of a match but yes you cant control the weather .

Tony Grieg : It happened exactly as you said in the morning , Aussies coming out trying to finish the Kiwi innings as quick as possible and then go an make the runs . The first three overs costed 9 runs and 3 wickets . That was good bowling by the Aussies to finish the tail off.

Ian Chappell : Exactly getting the 3 wickets for 9 runs was some great bowling by the Aussies . I was bit surprised when Ponting gave Cameron the new ball with Lee , but he got 2 wickets in his last two balls which really end the innings . The wicket of Fulton was always gonna be important as he was the inform batsmen and he was surprised by the bounce that hit got which he lofted to mid on like the wicket of Vettori . While Bond did something foolish by not playing a shot and was trapped in front . And then it was Brett Lee who finished the things of . Give a good length ball and Franklin edging it . So to conclude it was great bowling by the Aussies on day 2.

Aussies bowling​

Tony Grieg : The batting of Aussies was better than their bowling . Hayden and Jaques just getting quick runs and then complete domination by Hayden .

Ian Chappell : Kiwis were not on target with their bowling . They were just bowling anywhere to a player like Hayden . I think they had left their minds in the dressing room and had come to ball. Jaques started the inning with a great four to fine leg and then the momentum completely shifted from Kiwis to The Aussies. Hayden and Jaques both went against the bowling . In particular Hayden was looking more aggressive . As you can see in his wagon wheel he scored some great boundaries through covers and through mid on . His six over third man was also a great shot . Styris was very expensive as he was smashed for a six and 3 fours by Hayden . Jaques was the first one to go . A brilliant yorker by Gillespie . But then Ponting also played some great cuts on the off side . Haydne reached his 28th 50 with a great cover drive , To finish things of a great batting display by the Aussies especially Hayden .

Hayden Wagon Wheel​

Tony Grieg : What do you think . How is this match poised ?

Ian Chappell : This match is evenly poised . If Kiwis are able to get some quick wickets in the next session they are right back in it .

Tony Grieg : We last time asked you a question in our Predicta contest the question was -

Which bowler will take the most wickets in this innings...???

a) Brett Lee
b) Michell Johnson
c) Stuart Clark
d) Cameron White
e) Other

Winners will earn reps....so keep predicting....

And the right Answer was Cameron White who took 4 wickets.

Congrats to all who predicted Cmaeron White

Ok so good bye to all as the rain has delayed the start of play . So we will bring a quick and small update in a couple hours . Now we can just hope the rain goes away .

Heavy Rain Stops Play​

 

[jarl]

It's a shame about the rain though.
I'm still sticking with Cameron White (great selection for the Aussies) for most wickets :happy

Awesome graphics and story

 

[Mad Snake]

This is an awesome story keep it up!!

 

[freddiw]

awesome story, love the graphics and writing great work

KUTGW

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Rain Abandon Play on Day 2​

Tony Grieg : The rain over here has not stpped yet . The cut of time was 4:11 pm the local time and we are passed it . So this means that there will be no play today . Let here it officially from the Simon Taufell the umpire . Lets go down to Michael Slater

Michael Slater : Thanks Tony , I have the umpire Simon Taufell with me . Simon will there be play today ?

Simon Taufell : I am sorry Michael but as we are well passed the cut of time which was 11 past 4 pm in the after noon so there will be no rain . As you can see its still raining here .

Michael Slater : It would be a disappointment for you to .

Simon Taufell : Yeah of course this was turning out to be a great test match but we cant control the weather . We just can hope the rain stops today and we have some play tomorrow.

Michael Slater : Thank you Simon back to you Tony .

Tony Grieg : As you have all heard officially from the umpires there would be no play today and we can only hope that the rain stops and we get some play on day 3. Till then its good bye from all of us and take care we will meet tomorrow.

 

[gamerkid22]

Nice to see Hayden scoring 66 runs but its sad to hear that the rain is still pouring heavily. I hope that there won't be any rain on day 3 and play continues tomorrow. Great graphics mate

 

[Highlander999]

Superb work mate with those graphics. Hopefully the rain will stop and we can look forward to more excellent updates

 

[Karachi Xpress]

Damn rain! I hate rain at cricket matches!

Anyway, good presentation. Good batting by Hayden too!

 

[jarl]

Too bad its raining, oh well might make it even more interesting now.

Off topic shantanu, but what co7 gameplay patch do you use for test.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

No Play on Day 3​

Tony Grieg : This day has been the most frustrating day for all who have come to watch this match and as well as the players . The rain is continuously pouring down . We can now only hope that we do get some play on Day 4 of the 1st Test match . All watching this must be getting bored so here is quick recap what happed on day 1 of this test match in our highlights package .

Highlights of the Day is brought you by Phillips ​

Australia Draw First Blood as Brett Lee gets rid of Michael Papps . Papps who had smashed Clark for a six the previous over was caught by Gilchrist .

Here is the Animated Snickometer which proves that he was out.

Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming had to stabilize the innings and they did well as Fleming and Taylor both reached their respective half centuries . They also scored 120 runs between them. Here is the partnership graph .

Aussies striked back with some quick wickets of Fleming , Taylor and Styris . Fleming was beaten by a yorker of lee while Taylor was caught at gully by Hussey and Styris was run out.

Fulton and Oram played their natural game as Fulton reached his well deserved 50 . Fulton and Oram also made some 94 runs between them .

Australia Struck hard with some quick wickets of Oram , McCullum and Vettori .Oram was caught at covered on bowling of Johnson while McCullum was bowled pulling Cameron White . McCullum became his first ever test victim and Vettori was Caught on mid on on the bowling of White again.

Peter Fulton reached his century after his comeback . Splendid and Brilliant Innings played by Peter Fulton , He was not out on 102 at stumps of day 1 with his partner Franklin . New Zealand ended day 1 on a high note scoring 358 runs for loss of 7 wickets .

Wagon Wheel of Peter Fulton.

Tony Grieg :Thats all from me in the studio we will meet tomorrow and hope we can get some play . Still then good bye .​

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[freddiw]

Awesome update and great work,

KUTGW awesome gfx

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Phillips the Preview​

Tony Grieg : Welcome everyone to phillips the preview show. This test match has been affected with a lot of rain . But finally we are gonna get some play . Its 3:41 pm local time and the play is gonna start at 4:00 pm local time . Which means that we will be able to get at least one session of play . With me in the studio I have Michael Slater and Wasim Akram . Michael really frustrated with the way rain came down and now its finally stopped . What do you think about this match now . As rain has completely changed the scenario of it .

Michael Slater : Your right Tony I cant see a result of this test match . The rain has left everyone frustrated . Just 1 and a half days play left and we still have 2 innings to play after this one . I think its gonna be a draw .

Tony Grieg : What do you think Wasim , the rain will have effect on the pitch ?

Wasim Akram : You are right Tony . Rain didnt stop for a day and it surely have affected the wicket . Just now after rain stopped i went to see the pitch it contained a lot of moisture . Ball we be keeping very low . And know Vettori will have a major part to play . But I dont think we are gonna get any result out of this match .

Tony Grieg : Thank You Wasim . We had asked a small trivia Question last time in Phillips the Review Show here is the question and the answer

JOHHNIE WALKER TRIVIA CONTEST

Which Kiwi bowler had the least economy rate in an innings of a test match ?

a)D Nash
b)B Yulie
c)B Congdon
d)J Convey

And the right answer was c) B Congdon
Congrats to the winner.

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Congratulation to the winner . But others stay tuned as the game gonna restart after this short break .

 

[Highlander999]

Thank God we are finally going to get some play. Nice updates during the rain break. I really hope this wins SOTM

 

[Left_Hander]

How can it rain for so long? I don't think we will see a result.

 

[jarl]

Hopefully we can still get a result even though the 3rd day was ruined.