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

[vaibhav mehta]

Ya We are waiting..

 

[shantanu_rooney]

England vs New Zealand
Natwest T20
Lords
End of 19 overs

Oram raises his 50​

Jacob Oram and Scott Styris were building a partnership which was looking as some trouble for England . Jacob Oram was looking very dangerous as he was able to hit each and every bowler for runs . Oram played some great shots against Collingwood and Masceranhas which included a late cut which passed short third man for a boundary and huge six over cover of Collingwood . Oram reached his well deserved 50 . He was applauded by the whole crowd standing on their feet . It was very entertaining innings . But next ball Collingwood got rid of Oram . Oram tried to play a leg glance but was caught by Broad as square leg . It was big breakthrough for England . Oram departed for 50 ob 26 balls and Kiwis were 108/6

Ian Bell motivating the players​

Captain Daniel Vettori was the next man in . Vettori was run out by some excellent fielding by Bell . Vettori was miles away from his crease as it was a suicidal run out . Vettori departed for 4 of 3 balls and Kiwis were 112/6 . James Franklin came into bat . He and Scott Styris rotated the strike well . Kevin pietersen was continued by Collingwood . A small partnership was building here but Franklin made himself run out by trying to give Styris the strike who was in good form as he had smashed KP for 4 over mid on the previous over . Franklin was dismissed for 10 of 8 balls and Kiwis were 145 /8 . Shane Bond was the new man in .

Kevin Pietersen was given the last over to bowl by Paul Collingwood . The commentator said it was a huge gamble to bring Pietersen on . What do you think is this gamble gonna be paid of or will Collingwood be blamed for taking this gamble ?

New Zealand batting

S.Styris 44(34)*
J.Oram c Broad b Collingwood 50(26)
D.Vettori run out 4(3)
J.Franklin run out 10(8)
S.bond 0(1)*
Extras 21

Total 147/8 in 19 overs


England bowling

J.Anderson 4-1-22-0
S.Braod 4-0-20-2
D.Masceranhas 4-0-30-2
R.Sidebottom 1-0-6-0
P.Collingwood 2-0-26-1
R.Bopara 1-0-13-0
K.Pietersen 2-0-15-0

 

[vaibhav mehta]

NZ batted well...Colly was awful...
But I still think England can win wih Colly and Dimi..
Nice Update..

 

[freddiw]

good udpate
good graphics
good batting NZ
KUTGW

 

[vaibhav mehta]

Actually don't mind dear but You have written that Colly has not taken any wicket in Bowling analysis..But according to Batting scorecard he has got Oram..lol..
Nice work..Waiting for England batting..

 

[Karachi Xpress]

The Kiwis have somehow got a good score. Although I don't think that it's enough for England.

Great presentation!

 

[jarl]

Good score for the Kiwi's at the end, but I think England should be able to get this...keep up the brilliant work...

 

[shantanu_rooney]

England vs New Zealand
Natwest T20
Lords
End of 20 overs

Kevin Pietersen was given the ball by captain Collingwood . Its make or break for England . If KP is able to restrict the kiwis below 160 it would be some great bowling by the Englishmen or if he give more it would be a difficult target to chase .

Ball No 1: Kevin Pietersen tosses the ball up in the air with some spin on it Styris takes room and smashed out of the ground over cover for a huge six . Wow Styris is ready to charge KP from the first ball itself . That bring ups Styris' 50 a well played 50 he deserves the applause from the crowd

Ball No 2: Kevin Pietersen give some speed to the ball by Styris smashes that over long off for another huge six . Wow! 12 of 2 balls . Are we gonna see a huge over .

Ball No 3: Kevin Pietersen balls outside the off stump Styris gives him self room and smashes it for another 6 over extra cover . 3 in 3 balls for Styris . This indeed turning out to be the most expensive over .

Ball No 4: Colly and KP having some discussion about the field change . Pietersen this time bowls a length ball and Styris hits it over short third man for a 4 . 22 runs of 4 ball already .

Ball No 5: Another field change cover is bought in the circle . KP bowls on the off stumps and Styris dispatches him for four through the covers . Oh my God ! its turning out to be a disaster for England

Ball No 6: Pressure on KP . He tosses the ball in air and Styris has smashed it over long on for another huge 6 . 32 runs of the over . Pietersen very angry as he takes the cap form the umpires . A huge gamble by Collingwood has given Kiwis a lot of hope of winning the match . New Zealand end their innings with 179 on the board and Styris stays unbeaten on 72 .

Will England be able to win the match or will it be Kiwis who win it easily ?

 

[jarl]

Nice last over there from Styris, that has got NZ to a score I think England wont be able to chase down. Nice update Shantanu, no wonder why you won SOTM....

 

[formula1man]

Go the Kiwis. England dont stand a chance thanks to styris magc.
Best story round at the moment (of course)

 

[vaibhav mehta]

Great Update..I think until KP is there no worries...England will make it I thik..
Great Update and Nice presentation..

 

[freddiw]

well done styris hopefully he will do as well in your IPL story

 

[Karachi Xpress]

Pieterson was expensive Nice score for the Kiwis.

Nice presentation

 

[saladguy]

well thats annoying
im sure pietersen will make up for his last over with the bat!

 

[vaibhav mehta]

Ya Surprising KP bowling last over..Nice update…