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Otago Volts - 114 / 7 in 20 overs
RPO: 5.70
BATTING SCORECARD
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s S/R
BB McCullum c A McKay b H Boam 25 15 4 0 166.67
AJ Redmond c H Boam b D Bowden 1 4 0 0 25.00
CD Cumming b D Bowden 2 11 0 0 18.18
NT Broom c A McKay b M Gillespie 3 12 0 0 25.00
Derek de Boorder lbw H Boam 32 22 3 1 145.45
NL McCullum not out 31 38 0 0 81.58
Shaun Haig c +J Austin-Smellie b J Ryder 7 5 1 0 140.00
Hamish Rutherford c +J Austin-Smellie b A McKay 1 3 0 0 33.33
IG Butler not out 5 10 0 0 50.00
BOWLING SCORECARD
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wd NB
AJ McKay 4.0 0 20 1 5.00 0 0
Dewayne Bowden 4.0 0 12 2 3.00 1 0
Leighton Burtt 4.0 0 27 0 6.75 2 0
Harry Boam 4.0 0 19 2 4.75 0 0
MR Gillespie 2.0 0 15 1 7.50 0 0
JD Ryder 2.0 0 14 1 7.00 1 0
Otago Volts - 114 / 7
0.1 A McKay puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. B McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
0.2 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed cover drive there - 4
0.3 A McKay ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive cover drive from B McCullum. Fielded by long-off - 1
0.4 A McKay hurls this through . It seam in just off the straight. A Redmond plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
0.5 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
0.6 A McKay flings his through at decent pace. Big movement from the seamer. B McCullum leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
[ End of over 1 (7 runs) Otago Volts 7 / 0 (RR: 7.00) ]
[ BB McCullum 6* (4b 1x4 0x6) AJ McKay 1-0-7-0 ]
[ AJ Redmond 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) ]
1.1 D Bowden is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. Excellent timing from B McCullum as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
1.2 D Bowden is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A Redmond plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
1.3 D Bowden flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. A Redmond plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by H Boam - W
1.4 D Bowden puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. C Cumming forward defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
1.5 D Bowden ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. CD Cumming plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Joe Austin-Smellie - wd
1.5 D Bowden runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
1.6 D Bowden flings his through at decent pace. Big movement from the seamer. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
[ End of over 2 (2 runs) Otago Volts 9 / 1 (RR: 4.50) ]
[ BB McCullum 7* (5b 1x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 1-0-1-1 ]
[ CD Cumming 0* (3b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 1-0-7-0 ]
2.1 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. BB McCullum plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Joe Austin-Smellie - wd
2.1 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. B McCullum plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
2.2 L Burtt flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. C Cumming plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
2.3 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
2.4 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. It swing away just off the straight. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
2.5 L Burtt runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. C Cumming leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
2.6 L Burtt runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. B McCullum plays a punchy straight drive. Fielded by long-on - 2
[ End of over 3 (5 runs) Otago Volts 14 / 1 (RR: 4.67) ]
[ CD Cumming 1* (7b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 1-0-4-0 ]
[ BB McCullum 10* (7b 1x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 1-0-1-1 ]
3.1 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. It seam away just off the straight. Spanked through fine 3rd man. Great drive. Fielded by point - 1
3.2 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. It curve in just off the straight. B McCullum plays it gently through fine 3rd man. Fielded by deep point - 1
3.3 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
3.4 D Bowden ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by point - dot
3.5 D Bowden ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. C Cumming plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands - W
3.6 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
[ End of over 4 (2 runs) Otago Volts 16 / 2 (RR: 4.00) ]
[ BB McCullum 11* (8b 1x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 2-0-3-2 ]
[ NT Broom 0* (1b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 1-0-4-0 ]
4.1 L Burtt flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement away. B McCullum pushes this ball through point. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
4.2 L Burtt bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. Well-timed drive there - 4
4.3 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. B McCullum plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
4.4 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. NT Broom plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Joe Austin-Smellie - wd
4.4 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
4.5 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. A hint of swing away. N Broom plays a punchy pull. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
4.6 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. It swing away just off the straight. B McCullum plays it gently through mid-wicket - 4
[ End of over 5 (11 runs) Otago Volts 27 / 2 (RR: 5.40) ]
[ NT Broom 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 2-0-14-0 ]
[ BB McCullum 20* (12b 3x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 2-0-3-2 ]
5.1 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
5.2 D Bowden runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. N Broom pushes this ball through point. Fielded by point - dot
5.3 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
5.4 D Bowden runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. N Broom plays a punchy late cut. Fielded by point - 1
5.5 D Bowden is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
5.6 D Bowden puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 6 (2 runs) Otago Volts 29 / 2 (RR: 4.83) ]
[ BB McCullum 21* (13b 3x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 3-0-5-2 ]
[ NT Broom 2* (8b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 2-0-14-0 ]
6.1 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. B McCullum plays a punchy drive - 4
6.2 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. B McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by A McKay - W
6.3 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. D de Boorder plays a punchy late cut. Fielded by deep point - 1
6.4 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
6.5 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. N Broom straight drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
6.6 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by square leg - 1
[ End of over 7 (7 runs) Otago Volts 36 / 3 (RR: 5.14) ]
[ Derek de Boorder 2* (2b 0x4 0x6) Harry Boam 1-0-7-1 ]
[ NT Broom 3* (10b 0x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 3-0-5-2 ]
7.1 M Gillespie is working up a good head of steam here. It swing away just off the straight. D de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
7.2 M Gillespie bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed leg glance there - 6
7.3 M Gillespie hurls this through . It move in just off the straight. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
7.4 M Gillespie is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of swing away. N Broom pushes this ball through point. Fielded by square leg - dot
7.5 M Gillespie runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. N Broom plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by A McKay - W
7.6 M Gillespie is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
[ End of over 8 (7 runs) Otago Volts 43 / 4 (RR: 5.38) ]
[ Derek de Boorder 9* (5b 0x4 1x6) MR Gillespie 1-0-7-1 ]
[ NL McCullum 0* (1b 0x4 0x6) Harry Boam 1-0-7-1 ]
8.1 D Bowden bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. D de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
8.2 D Bowden runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. D de Boorder pushes this ball through deep square leg. Fielded by deep point - 1
8.3 D Bowden runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing in. N McCullum leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
8.4 D Bowden puts his back into this delivery. It move away just off the straight. Well-timed pull there. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1b
8.5 D Bowden ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive leg glance from N McCullum. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
8.6 D Bowden puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. Excellent timing from D de Boorder as he plays a late cut - 4
[ End of over 9 (8 runs) Otago Volts 51 / 4 (RR: 5.67) ]
[ NL McCullum 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Dewayne Bowden 4-0-12-2 ]
[ Derek de Boorder 14* (9b 1x4 1x6) MR Gillespie 1-0-7-1 ]
9.1 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
9.2 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
9.3 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
9.4 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It curve away just off the straight. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
9.5 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. Aggressive pull from N McCullum. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
9.6 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great pull. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
[ End of over 10 (3 runs) Otago Volts 54 / 4 (RR: 5.40) ]
[ NL McCullum 3* (8b 0x4 0x6) Harry Boam 2-0-10-1 ]
[ Derek de Boorder 16* (10b 1x4 1x6) Dewayne Bowden 4-0-12-2 ]
10.1 M Gillespie hurls this through . It bend away just off the straight. NL McCullum leaves the ball. Fielded by forward square leg - dot
10.2 M Gillespie is working up a good head of steam here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Aggressive straight drive from N McCullum. Fielded by mid-on - 1
10.3 M Gillespie runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. D de Boorder leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
10.4 M Gillespie bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. N McCullum late cuts but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by point - 1
10.5 M Gillespie runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. D de Boorder plays a punchy late cut - 4
10.6 M Gillespie is working up a good head of steam here. It curl away just off the straight. D de Boorder plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by point - 1
[ End of over 11 (8 runs) Otago Volts 62 / 4 (RR: 5.64) ]
[ Derek de Boorder 22* (13b 2x4 1x6) MR Gillespie 2-0-15-1 ]
[ NL McCullum 5* (11b 0x4 0x6) Harry Boam 2-0-10-1 ]
11.1 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. D de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
11.2 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It curve away just off the straight. D de Boorder leg glances but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by square leg - 1lb
11.3 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. N McCullum plays a punchy leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
11.4 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive leg glance from N McCullum. Fielded by long leg - 1
11.5 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Excellent timing from D de Boorder as he plays a cover drive. Fielded by wide long-off - 1
11.6 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 12 (5 runs) Otago Volts 67 / 4 (RR: 5.58) ]
[ Derek de Boorder 23* (16b 2x4 1x6) Harry Boam 3-0-14-1 ]
[ NL McCullum 8* (14b 0x4 0x6) MR Gillespie 2-0-15-1 ]
12.1 L Burtt bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. D de Boorder plays it gently through point. Fielded by long-on - 1
12.2 L Burtt ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. N McCullum plays a late cut. Fielded by deep point - 1
12.3 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive pull from D de Boorder. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
12.4 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. It swing away just off the straight. N McCullum plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by point - 1
12.5 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed pull there. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
12.6 L Burtt runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. D de Boorder plays a punchy leg glance - 4
[ End of over 13 (10 runs) Otago Volts 77 / 4 (RR: 5.92) ]
[ NL McCullum 10* (16b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 3-0-24-0 ]
[ Derek de Boorder 31* (20b 3x4 1x6) Harry Boam 3-0-14-1 ]
13.1 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
13.2 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. N McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
13.3 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. It seam in just off the straight. D de Boorder plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by square leg - 1
13.4 H Boam bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by deep mid-wicket - 2
13.5 H Boam ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. N McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep cover - 1
13.6 H Boam runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. D de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands - W
[ End of over 14 (5 runs) Otago Volts 82 / 5 (RR: 5.86) ]
[ NL McCullum 14* (20b 0x4 0x6) Harry Boam 4-0-19-2 ]
[ Leighton Burtt 3-0-24-0 ]
14.1 J Ryder runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. N McCullum late cuts but can't time it properly. Fielded by point - 1
14.2 J Ryder ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Excellent timing from S Haig as he plays a leg glance - 4
14.3 J Ryder ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Shaun Haig plays a #SHOT and misses. Fielded by Joe Austin-Smellie - wd
14.3 J Ryder bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed drive there. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
14.4 J Ryder bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by deep gully - 3
14.5 J Ryder runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. S Haig on-drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
14.6 J Ryder ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Aggressive pull from N McCullum. Fielded by square leg - 1
[ End of over 15 (12 runs) Otago Volts 94 / 5 (RR: 6.27) ]
[ NL McCullum 19* (23b 0x4 0x6) JD Ryder 1-0-11-0 ]
[ Shaun Haig 6* (3b 1x4 0x6) Harry Boam 4-0-19-2 ]
15.1 A McKay runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
15.2 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
15.3 A McKay hurls this through . That one goes on straight. Excellent timing from N McCullum as he plays a late cut. Fielded by deep point - 2
15.4 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by deep point - 1
15.5 A McKay is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive late cut from S Haig. Fielded by deep point - 1
15.6 A McKay hurls this through . It seam in just off the straight. Crunched through deep square leg. Well executed late cut. Fielded by point - 1
[ End of over 16 (5 runs) Otago Volts 99 / 5 (RR: 6.19) ]
[ NL McCullum 23* (28b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 2-0-12-0 ]
[ Shaun Haig 7* (4b 1x4 0x6) JD Ryder 1-0-11-0 ]
16.1 J Ryder ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by wide mid-off - dot
16.2 J Ryder runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
16.3 J Ryder runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. N McCullum plays a punchy on-drive. Fielded by square leg - 1
16.4 J Ryder runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. S Haig plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by J Austin-Smellie - W
16.5 J Ryder ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. H Rutherford plays a drive. Fielded by cover - 1
16.6 J Ryder bowls this from the back of his hand. It seam away just off the straight. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
[ End of over 17 (3 runs) Otago Volts 102 / 6 (RR: 6.00) ]
[ NL McCullum 25* (32b 0x4 0x6) JD Ryder 2-0-14-1 ]
[ Hamish Rutherford 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 2-0-12-0 ]
17.1 A McKay ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. N McCullum plays a leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
17.2 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Tight line by the bowler. H Rutherford plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
17.3 A McKay ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. H Rutherford plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by J Austin-Smellie - W
17.4 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. I Butler plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
17.5 A McKay hurls this through . It seam away just off the straight. I Butler plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
17.6 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive on-drive from N McCullum. Fielded by deep mid-wicket - 2
[ End of over 18 (4 runs) Otago Volts 106 / 7 (RR: 5.89) ]
[ IG Butler 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 3-0-16-1 ]
[ NL McCullum 28* (34b 0x4 0x6) JD Ryder 2-0-14-1 ]
18.1 L Burtt bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. I Butler plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
18.2 L Burtt puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. I Butler plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
18.3 L Burtt ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. N McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
18.4 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. I Butler plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by backward square leg - dot
18.5 L Burtt is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. I Butler puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
18.6 L Burtt flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. N McCullum plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
[ End of over 19 (3 runs) Otago Volts 109 / 7 (RR: 5.74) ]
[ IG Butler 3* (6b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 4-0-27-0 ]
[ NL McCullum 29* (36b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 3-0-16-1 ]
19.1 A McKay hurls this through . It seam in just off the straight. Excellent timing from I Butler as he plays a pull. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1b
19.2 A McKay hurls this through . It move away just off the straight. N McCullum plays it gently through point. Fielded by deep mid-on - 1
19.3 A McKay is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of movement away. I Butler plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
19.4 A McKay runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. Excellent timing from I Butler as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
19.5 A McKay ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. N McCullum plays a late cut. Fielded by cover - 1
19.6 A McKay ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive late cut from I Butler. Fielded by point - 1
[ End of over 20 (5 runs) Otago Volts 114 / 7 (RR: 5.70) ]
[ IG Butler 5* (10b 0x4 0x6) AJ McKay 4-0-20-1 ]
[ NL McCullum 31* (38b 0x4 0x6) Leighton Burtt 4-0-27-0 ]
Wellington Firebirds - 115 / 4 in 14 overs
RPO: 8.21
BATTING SCORECARD
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s S/R
JD Ryder c C Cumming b W McSkimming 27 14 4 1 192.86
Cameron Merchant not out 50 32 4 1 156.25
Stephen Murdoch c +B McCullum b I Butler 3 11 0 0 27.27
Neal Parlane c +B McCullum b N Wagner 15 12 2 0 125.00
Michael Pollard c C Cumming b N McCullum 9 7 2 0 128.57
Joe Austin-Smellie not out 7 8 1 0 87.50
BOWLING SCORECARD
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wd NB
Neil Wagner 4.0 0 40 1 10.00 1 0
Warren McSkimming 4.0 0 29 1 7.25 2 0
AJ Redmond 2.0 0 24 0 12.00 0 0
IG Butler 3.0 0 8 1 2.67 0 0
NL McCullum 1.0 0 10 1 10.00 0 0
Wellington Firebirds - 115 / 4
0.1 N Wagner is working up a decent pace here. J Ryder plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by square leg - dot
0.2 N Wagner runs his fingers across this one. J Ryder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
0.3 N Wagner is working up a decent pace here. Crunched through long-off. Well executed cover drive. Fielded by long-off - 1
0.4 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement in. C Merchant pushes this ball through point. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
0.5 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. C Merchant plays a punchy cover drive - 4
0.6 N Wagner bowls this from the back of his hand. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by square leg - 1
[ End of over 1 (6 runs) Wellington Firebirds 6 / 0 (RR: 6.00) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 5* (3b 1x4 0x6) Neil Wagner 1-0-6-0 ]
[ JD Ryder 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) ]
1.1 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. C Merchant puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
1.2 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. J Ryder pulls but can't time it properly. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
1.3 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing in. C Merchant pushes this ball through point. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
1.4 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing in just off the straight. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
1.5 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. J Ryder plays an extravagant hook. Glorious timing - 4
1.6 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. J Ryder puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by wide mid-off - 1
[ End of over 2 (8 runs) Wellington Firebirds 14 / 0 (RR: 7.00) ]
[ JD Ryder 7* (6b 1x4 0x6) Warren McSkimming 1-0-8-0 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 7* (6b 1x4 0x6) Neil Wagner 1-0-6-0 ]
2.1 N Wagner runs his fingers across this one. Spanked through deep square leg. Great leg glance - 4
2.2 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. Spanked through deep square leg. Great leg glance - 6
2.3 N Wagner is working up a decent pace here. Excellent timing from J Ryder as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
2.4 N Wagner is working up a decent pace here. Cameron Merchant plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by BB McCullum - wd
2.4 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. Excellent timing from C Merchant as he plays a cover drive. Fielded by deep point - 1
2.5 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. J Ryder pushes this ball through deep square leg. Fielded by square leg - 1
2.6 N Wagner bowls this from the back of his hand. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
[ End of over 3 (15 runs) Wellington Firebirds 29 / 0 (RR: 9.67) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 9* (8b 1x4 0x6) Neil Wagner 2-0-20-0 ]
[ JD Ryder 19* (10b 2x4 1x6) Warren McSkimming 1-0-8-0 ]
3.1 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. C Merchant plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
3.2 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing in just off the straight. C Merchant plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by square leg - 1
3.3 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing in. J Ryder plays a punchy square drive - 4
3.4 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive pull from J Ryder - 4
3.5 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. J Ryder plays a forward defensive. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
3.6 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. J Ryder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by C Cumming - W
[ End of over 4 (9 runs) Wellington Firebirds 38 / 1 (RR: 9.50) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 10* (10b 1x4 0x6) Warren McSkimming 2-0-17-1 ]
[ Neil Wagner 2-0-20-0 ]
4.1 A Redmond fires in a quicker one. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
4.2 A Redmond gives this one some air. C Merchant plays a leg glance. Fielded by deep mid-wicket - 1
4.3 A Redmond tosses this one up to S Murdoch. That one goes on straight with the arm. S Murdoch plays a punchy cover drive. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
4.4 A Redmond gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. C Merchant plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing - 6
4.5 This one is bowled slightly flatter. Spanked through deep square leg. Great leg glance - 4
4.6 A Redmond gives this one some air. C Merchant plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 5 (14 runs) Wellington Firebirds 52 / 1 (RR: 10.40) ]
[ Stephen Murdoch 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) AJ Redmond 1-0-14-0 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 23* (15b 2x4 1x6) Warren McSkimming 2-0-17-1 ]
5.1 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. S Murdoch plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by cover - dot
5.2 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. S Murdoch plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
5.3 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. S Murdoch pushes this ball through point. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
5.4 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. S Murdoch backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
5.5 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. S Murdoch plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
5.6 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. S Murdoch leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
[ End of over 6 (1 runs) Wellington Firebirds 53 / 1 (RR: 8.83) ]
[ Stephen Murdoch 2* (7b 0x4 0x6) Warren McSkimming 3-0-18-1 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 23* (15b 2x4 1x6) AJ Redmond 1-0-14-0 ]
6.1 I Butler hurls this through . A hint of swing away. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
6.2 I Butler ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. C Merchant puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
6.3 I Butler ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. S Murdoch plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
6.4 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of movement away. S Murdoch pushes this ball through point. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
6.5 I Butler hurls this through . That one goes on straight. S Murdoch plays a cut with soft hands. Caught by B McCullum - W
6.6 I Butler runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. N Parlane plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
[ End of over 7 (2 runs) Wellington Firebirds 55 / 2 (RR: 7.86) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 24* (16b 2x4 1x6) IG Butler 1-0-2-1 ]
[ Neal Parlane 0* (1b 0x4 0x6) Warren McSkimming 3-0-18-1 ]
7.1 This one is bowled slightly flatter. C Merchant puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
7.2 A Redmond gives this one some air. N Parlane puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
7.3 This one is bowled slightly flatter. C Merchant plays a punchy leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
7.4 A Redmond gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. Aggressive straight drive from C Merchant. Fielded by long-on - 1
7.5 A Redmond floats a delivery to N Parlane. N Parlane plays it gently through fine 3rd man. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
7.6 A Redmond pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. C Merchant plays a punchy leg glance - 4
[ End of over 8 (10 runs) Wellington Firebirds 65 / 2 (RR: 8.13) ]
[ Neal Parlane 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) AJ Redmond 2-0-24-0 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 32* (20b 3x4 1x6) IG Butler 1-0-2-1 ]
8.1 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. Neal Parlane plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by BB McCullum - wd
8.1 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed drive there. Fielded by mid-off - 1
8.2 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. C Merchant plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing - 4
8.3 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. C Merchant plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
8.4 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. N Parlane plays a late cut. Fielded by point - 1
8.5 W McSkimming ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive late cut from C Merchant. Fielded by deep point - 3
8.6 W McSkimming runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. Neal Parlane plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by BB McCullum - wd
8.6 W McSkimming bowls this from the back of his hand. It move in just off the straight. N Parlane plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by forward square leg - 1
[ End of over 9 (13 runs) Wellington Firebirds 78 / 2 (RR: 8.67) ]
[ Neal Parlane 5* (6b 0x4 0x6) Warren McSkimming 4-0-29-1 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 40* (23b 4x4 1x6) AJ Redmond 2-0-24-0 ]
9.1 N Wagner puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. N Parlane plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
9.2 N Wagner bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by cover point - 2
9.3 N Wagner puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. Well-timed late cut there - 4
9.4 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing in. N Parlane plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
9.5 N Wagner flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing in. N Parlane plays a punchy leg glance - 4
9.6 N Wagner puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. N Parlane plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Caught by B McCullum - W
[ End of over 10 (10 runs) Wellington Firebirds 88 / 3 (RR: 8.80) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 40* (23b 4x4 1x6) Neil Wagner 3-0-30-1 ]
[ Warren McSkimming 4-0-29-1 ]
10.1 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. C Merchant puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
10.2 I Butler is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. M Pollard plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by cover - dot
10.3 I Butler hurls this through . Not finding much movement off this pitch. M Pollard puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
10.4 I Butler hurls this through . It seam away just off the straight. C Merchant plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
10.5 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. C Merchant puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
10.6 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. M Pollard cover drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by point - 1b
[ End of over 11 (4 runs) Wellington Firebirds 92 / 3 (RR: 8.36) ]
[ Michael Pollard 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) IG Butler 2-0-5-1 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 42* (26b 4x4 1x6) Neil Wagner 3-0-30-1 ]
11.1 N McCullum floats a delivery to M Pollard. Well-timed leg glance there - 4
11.2 N McCullum pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. M Pollard plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
11.3 N McCullum pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. M Pollard plays a punchy cover drive - 4
11.4 This one is bowled slightly flatter. M Pollard plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by C Cumming - W
11.5 N McCullum pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed sweep. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
11.6 N McCullum gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. Crunched through deep square leg. Well executed sweep. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
[ End of over 12 (10 runs) Wellington Firebirds 102 / 4 (RR: 8.50) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 43* (27b 4x4 1x6) NL McCullum 1-0-10-1 ]
[ Joe Austin-Smellie 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) IG Butler 2-0-5-1 ]
12.1 I Butler hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. Crunched through deep square leg. Well executed leg glance. Fielded by deep backward square leg - 2
12.2 I Butler runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing in. C Merchant leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
12.3 I Butler ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. J Austin-Smellie plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
12.4 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. J Austin-Smellie plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by point - dot
12.5 I Butler bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. J Austin-Smellie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
12.6 I Butler is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. J Austin-Smellie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
[ End of over 13 (3 runs) Wellington Firebirds 105 / 4 (RR: 8.08) ]
[ Cameron Merchant 46* (29b 4x4 1x6) IG Butler 3-0-8-1 ]
[ Joe Austin-Smellie 1* (5b 0x4 0x6) NL McCullum 1-0-10-1 ]
13.1 N Wagner bowls this from the back of his hand. Excellent timing from C Merchant as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
13.2 N Wagner ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. Aggressive straight drive from J Austin-Smellie. Fielded by mid-on - 1
13.3 N Wagner puts his back into this delivery. Excellent timing from C Merchant as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
13.4 N Wagner ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Aggressive leg glance from J Austin-Smellie - 4
13.5 N Wagner puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. J Austin-Smellie plays it gently through fine 3rd man. Fielded by deep point - 1
13.6 N Wagner runs his fingers across this one. C Merchant plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Fielded by fine leg - 2
[ End of over 14 (10 runs) Wellington Firebirds 115 / 4 (RR: 8.21) ]
[ Joe Austin-Smellie 7* (8b 1x4 0x6) Neil Wagner 4-0-40-1 ]
[ Cameron Merchant 50* (32b 4x4 1x6) IG Butler 3-0-8-1 ]
RESULT: Wellington Firebirds wins by 6 wickets
MAN OF THE MATCH: C Merchent
Guys please be patient with this league. Matches and posting lineups i am sure will be pretty regular and quick. The simulator is new and needs to be given time. Thank you
Canterbury Wizards - 141 / 9 in 20 overs
RPO: 7.05
BATTING SCORECARD
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s S/R
PG Fulton c +G Hopkins b C Martin 2 6 0 0 33.33
Reece Young c +G Hopkins b C Martin 15 11 2 0 136.36
Dean Browlie c +G Hopkins b B Singh 54 32 6 1 168.75
Corey Anderson c B Singh b C Martin 4 6 0 0 66.67
RJ Nicol b K Mills 1 10 0 0 10.00
Andrew Ellis c B Singh b M Guptill 43 28 4 1 153.57
Todd Astle c +G Hopkins b B Singh 14 14 1 0 100.00
HK Bennett c M Guptill b B Singh 2 5 0 0 40.00
Carl Frauenstein c +G Hopkins b M Guptill 2 3 0 0 66.67
Richard Sherlock not out 0 4 0 0 0.00
Martin Kain not out 1 1 0 0 100.00
BOWLING SCORECARD
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wd NB
DR Tuffey 4.0 0 29 0 7.25 1 0
CS Martin 4.0 0 22 3 5.50 1 0
KD Mills 2.0 0 21 1 10.50 0 0
Colin de Grandhomme 4.0 0 33 0 8.25 0 0
Bhupinder Singh 3.0 0 17 3 5.67 0 0
MJ Guptill 3.0 0 16 2 5.33 0 0
Canterbury Wizards - 141 / 9
0.1 D Tuffey hurls this through . That one goes on straight. Spanked through point. Great straight drive. Fielded by deep mid-on - 1
0.2 D Tuffey hurls this through . That one goes on straight. R Young plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
0.3 D Tuffey hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. R Young plays a punchy pull - 4
0.4 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Reece Young plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by GJ Hopkins - wd
0.4 D Tuffey flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing away. R Young plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
0.5 D Tuffey bowls this from the back of his hand. It curl away just off the straight. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
0.6 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of swing away. P Fulton plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 1 (7 runs) Canterbury Wizards 7 / 0 (RR: 7.00) ]
[ Reece Young 5* (4b 1x4 0x6) DR Tuffey 1-0-6-0 ]
[ PG Fulton 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) ]
1.1 C Martin runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. R Young pushes this ball through mid-wicket. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
1.2 C Martin runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. P Fulton drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep point - 1
1.3 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of swing away. R Young leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
1.4 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. It swing away just off the straight. PG Fulton leaves the ball. Fielded by cover - dot
1.5 C Martin flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing away. P Fulton pushes this ball through point. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
1.6 C Martin hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. P Fulton plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by G Hopkins - W
[ End of over 2 (3 runs) Canterbury Wizards 10 / 1 (RR: 5.00) ]
[ Reece Young 7* (6b 1x4 0x6) CS Martin 1-0-3-1 ]
[ DR Tuffey 1-0-6-0 ]
2.1 D Tuffey runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. R Young leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
2.2 D Tuffey ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. D Browlie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
2.3 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. D Browlie puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
2.4 D Tuffey ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. R Young puts bat to ball but mistimes it - 4
2.5 D Tuffey hurls this through . It swing away just off the straight. R Young plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
2.6 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement from the seamer. Well-timed on-drive there. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
[ End of over 3 (8 runs) Canterbury Wizards 18 / 1 (RR: 6.00) ]
[ Dean Browlie 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) DR Tuffey 2-0-14-0 ]
[ Reece Young 13* (9b 2x4 0x6) CS Martin 1-0-3-1 ]
3.1 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. It swing in just off the straight. D Browlie plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by deep point - 1
3.2 C Martin is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Aggressive leg glance from R Young. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
3.3 C Martin hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. R Young plays a straight drive with soft hands. Caught by G Hopkins - W
3.4 C Martin runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. C Anderson pushes this ball through point. Fielded by square leg - dot
3.5 C Martin hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. Excellent timing from C Anderson as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
3.6 C Martin flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. D Browlie cuts but can't time it properly. Fielded by point - 1
[ End of over 4 (5 runs) Canterbury Wizards 23 / 2 (RR: 5.75) ]
[ Dean Browlie 4* (5b 0x4 0x6) CS Martin 2-0-8-2 ]
[ Corey Anderson 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) DR Tuffey 2-0-14-0 ]
4.1 K Mills bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. D Browlie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
4.2 K Mills runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. D Browlie plays a punchy leg glance - 4
4.3 K Mills bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed pull. Fielded by forward square leg - 1
4.4 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive pull from C Anderson. Fielded by long leg - 1
4.5 K Mills bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by deep point - 2
4.6 K Mills runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. D Browlie plays a punchy pull - 6
[ End of over 5 (14 runs) Canterbury Wizards 37 / 2 (RR: 7.40) ]
[ Corey Anderson 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) KD Mills 1-0-14-0 ]
[ Dean Browlie 17* (10b 1x4 1x6) CS Martin 2-0-8-2 ]
5.1 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. C Anderson pulls but can't time it properly. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
5.2 C Martin hurls this through . Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
5.3 C Martin bowls this from the back of his hand. It curl away just off the straight. C Anderson plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
5.4 C Martin ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Dean Browlie plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by GJ Hopkins - wd
5.4 C Martin flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. D Browlie late cuts but can't time it properly - 4
5.5 C Martin puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. D Browlie plays it gently through point. Fielded by wide mid-on - 1
5.6 C Martin hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. C Anderson plays a late cut with soft hands. Caught by B Singh - W
[ End of over 6 (9 runs) Canterbury Wizards 46 / 3 (RR: 7.67) ]
[ Dean Browlie 23* (13b 2x4 1x6) CS Martin 3-0-16-3 ]
[ KD Mills 1-0-14-0 ]
6.1 D Tuffey ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. D Browlie puts bat to ball but mistimes it - 4
6.2 D Tuffey bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. D Browlie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
6.3 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement from the seamer. D Browlie puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
6.4 D Tuffey bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. RJ Nicol leaves the ball. Fielded by square leg - dot
6.5 D Tuffey hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. R Nicol plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
6.6 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement from the seamer. R Nicol backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 7 (5 runs) Canterbury Wizards 51 / 3 (RR: 7.29) ]
[ Dean Browlie 28* (16b 3x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 3-0-19-0 ]
[ RJ Nicol 0* (3b 0x4 0x6) CS Martin 3-0-16-3 ]
7.1 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. D Browlie puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
7.2 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. R Nicol plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
7.3 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. R Nicol pushes this ball through point. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
7.4 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. R Nicol plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
7.5 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. R Nicol plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
7.6 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. R Nicol puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
[ End of over 8 (2 runs) Canterbury Wizards 53 / 3 (RR: 6.63) ]
[ RJ Nicol 1* (8b 0x4 0x6) Colin de Grandhomme 1-0-2-0 ]
[ Dean Browlie 29* (17b 3x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 3-0-19-0 ]
8.1 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. R Nicol plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
8.2 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. R Nicol plays a on-drive with soft hands - W
8.3 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A Ellis plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
8.4 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Crunched through deep square leg. Well executed late cut. Fielded by point - 1
8.5 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive leg glance from D Browlie. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
8.6 K Mills ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance - 4
[ End of over 9 (7 runs) Canterbury Wizards 60 / 4 (RR: 6.67) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) KD Mills 2-0-21-1 ]
[ Dean Browlie 35* (19b 4x4 1x6) Colin de Grandhomme 1-0-2-0 ]
9.1 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A Ellis plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
9.2 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. A Ellis pulls but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by deep square leg - 1b
9.3 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. D Browlie plays a punchy on-drive - 4
9.4 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. D Browlie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
9.5 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Browlie plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by square leg - 1
9.6 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. A Ellis plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
[ End of over 10 (6 runs) Canterbury Wizards 66 / 4 (RR: 6.60) ]
[ Dean Browlie 40* (22b 5x4 1x6) Colin de Grandhomme 2-0-7-0 ]
[ Andrew Ellis 1* (5b 0x4 0x6) KD Mills 2-0-21-1 ]
10.1 D Tuffey bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Excellent timing from D Browlie as he plays a leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
10.2 D Tuffey hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. A Ellis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by point - 1
10.3 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. D Browlie plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Fielded by forward square leg - 1
10.4 D Tuffey is working up a good head of steam here. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
10.5 D Tuffey hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. D Browlie straight drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep mid-on - 2
10.6 D Tuffey flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. Excellent timing from D Browlie as he plays a pull - 4
[ End of over 11 (10 runs) Canterbury Wizards 76 / 4 (RR: 6.91) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 3* (7b 0x4 0x6) DR Tuffey 4-0-29-0 ]
[ Dean Browlie 48* (26b 6x4 1x6) Colin de Grandhomme 2-0-7-0 ]
11.1 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. A Ellis plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
11.2 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed drive there. Fielded by wide long-off - 3
11.3 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. A Ellis plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
11.4 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Aggressive leg glance from D Browlie. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
11.5 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive cover drive from A Ellis. Fielded by cover point - 2
11.6 C de Grandhomme bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. A Ellis plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
[ End of over 12 (9 runs) Canterbury Wizards 85 / 4 (RR: 7.08) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 8* (11b 0x4 0x6) Colin de Grandhomme 3-0-16-0 ]
[ Dean Browlie 52* (28b 6x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 4-0-29-0 ]
12.1 C Martin hurls this through . Tight line by the bowler. A Ellis leg glances but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
12.2 C Martin hurls this through . That one goes on straight. D Browlie plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
12.3 C Martin hurls this through . It seam in just off the straight. D Browlie plays it gently through deep mid-on. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
12.4 C Martin ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. A Ellis drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by cover point - 1
12.5 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of swing in. D Browlie leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
12.6 C Martin is working up a good head of steam here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A Ellis plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. Fielded by long-off - 2
[ End of over 13 (6 runs) Canterbury Wizards 91 / 4 (RR: 7.00) ]
[ Dean Browlie 54* (31b 6x4 1x6) CS Martin 4-0-22-3 ]
[ Andrew Ellis 12* (14b 0x4 0x6) Colin de Grandhomme 3-0-16-0 ]
13.1 B Singh runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. D Browlie plays a cut with soft hands. Caught by G Hopkins - W
13.2 B Singh flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. T Astle late cuts but can't time it properly. Fielded by cover point - 1
13.3 B Singh ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive on-drive from A Ellis. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
13.4 B Singh bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. T Astle plays it gently through point. Fielded by wide long-on - 1
13.5 B Singh hurls this through . That one goes on straight. A Ellis on-drives but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
13.6 B Singh is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. T Astle late cuts but can't time it properly. Fielded by backward point - 1
[ End of over 14 (5 runs) Canterbury Wizards 96 / 5 (RR: 6.86) ]
[ Todd Astle 3* (3b 0x4 0x6) Bhupinder Singh 1-0-5-1 ]
[ Andrew Ellis 14* (16b 0x4 0x6) CS Martin 4-0-22-3 ]
14.1 This one is bowled slightly flatter. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Aggressive sweep from T Astle - 4
14.2 M Guptill tosses this one up to T Astle. That one goes on straight with the arm. T Astle sweeps but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
14.3 M Guptill tosses this one up to A Ellis. A Ellis leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
14.4 M Guptill gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. T Astle plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
14.5 M Guptill floats a delivery to T Astle. Well-timed sweep there. Fielded by deep fine leg - 2
14.6 M Guptill gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. T Astle plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
[ End of over 15 (8 runs) Canterbury Wizards 104 / 5 (RR: 6.93) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 15* (17b 0x4 0x6) MJ Guptill 1-0-8-0 ]
[ Todd Astle 10* (8b 1x4 0x6) Bhupinder Singh 1-0-5-1 ]
15.1 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. A Ellis plays a punchy leg glance - 6
15.2 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement away. A Ellis plays a punchy pull - 4
15.3 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive pull from A Ellis - 4
15.4 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. Andrew Ellis leaves the ball. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
15.5 C de Grandhomme ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Aggressive leg glance from A Ellis. Fielded by deep square leg - 3
15.6 C de Grandhomme runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. T Astle plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by backward point - dot
[ End of over 16 (17 runs) Canterbury Wizards 121 / 5 (RR: 7.56) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 32* (22b 2x4 1x6) Colin de Grandhomme 4-0-33-0 ]
[ Todd Astle 10* (9b 1x4 0x6) MJ Guptill 1-0-8-0 ]
16.1 B Singh hurls this through . Tight line by the bowler. Crunched through fine 3rd man. Well executed drive. Fielded by deep point - 1
16.2 B Singh is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement from the seamer. T Astle plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
16.3 B Singh flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing away. A Ellis plays a punchy leg glance - 4
16.4 B Singh hurls this through . Not finding much movement off this pitch. A Ellis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
16.5 B Singh hurls this through . That one goes on straight. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed pull. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
16.6 B Singh hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. A Ellis pushes this ball through fine 3rd man. Fielded by long-off - 1
[ End of over 17 (9 runs) Canterbury Wizards 130 / 5 (RR: 7.65) ]
[ Andrew Ellis 39* (26b 3x4 1x6) Bhupinder Singh 2-0-14-1 ]
[ Todd Astle 12* (11b 1x4 0x6) Colin de Grandhomme 4-0-33-0 ]
17.1 M Guptill tosses this one up to A Ellis. That one goes on straight with the arm. A Ellis plays a punchy straight drive - 4
17.2 M Guptill gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. A Ellis plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Caught by B Singh - W
17.3 M Guptill floats a delivery to H Bennett. Big turn from the spinner. H Bennett plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by deep point - 1
17.4 M Guptill tosses this one up to T Astle. T Astle pushes this ball through deep mid-on. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
17.5 M Guptill pushes this one through slightly quicker. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. H Bennett plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
17.6 M Guptill tosses this one up to H Bennett. Big turn from the spinner. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed late cut. Fielded by deep point - 1
[ End of over 18 (7 runs) Canterbury Wizards 137 / 6 (RR: 7.61) ]
[ HK Bennett 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) MJ Guptill 2-0-15-1 ]
[ Todd Astle 13* (12b 1x4 0x6) Bhupinder Singh 2-0-14-1 ]
18.1 B Singh is working up a good head of steam here. That one goes on straight. HK Bennett leaves the ball. Fielded by forward square leg - dot
18.2 B Singh ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. H Bennett plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by M Guptill - W
18.3 B Singh hurls this through . A hint of movement in. C Frauenstein late cuts but can't time it properly. Fielded by backward point - 1
18.4 B Singh is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. Spanked through deep mid-on. Great on-drive. Fielded by square leg - 1
18.5 B Singh hurls this through . Big movement from the seamer. C Frauenstein puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by cover - 1
18.6 B Singh ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. It seam away just off the straight. T Astle plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by G Hopkins - W
[ End of over 19 (3 runs) Canterbury Wizards 140 / 8 (RR: 7.37) ]
[ Carl Frauenstein 2* (2b 0x4 0x6) Bhupinder Singh 3-0-17-3 ]
[ MJ Guptill 2-0-15-1 ]
19.1 M Guptill floats a delivery to C Frauenstein. The straighter one now. C Frauenstein plays a straight drive with soft hands. Caught by G Hopkins - W
19.2 This one is bowled slightly flatter. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Spanked through deep square leg. Great leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
19.3 This one is bowled slightly flatter. Not finding much turn off this surface. R Sherlock plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
19.4 M Guptill pushes this one through slightly quicker. Not finding much turn off this surface. R Sherlock plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
19.5 M Guptill gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. R Sherlock plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
19.6 This one is bowled slightly flatter. That one goes on straight with the arm. R Sherlock pushes this ball through point. Fielded by wide mid-off - dot
[ End of over 20 (1 runs) Canterbury Wizards 141 / 9 (RR: 7.05) ]
[ Martin Kain 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) MJ Guptill 3-0-16-2 ]
[ Richard Sherlock 0* (4b 0x4 0x6) Bhupinder Singh 3-0-17-3 ]
Auckland Aces - 115 / 9 in 20 overs
RPO: 5.75
BATTING SCORECARD
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s S/R
MJ Guptill b M Kain 57 39 5 1 146.15
TG McIntosh c +R Young b T Astle 12 15 1 0 80.00
Greg Todd b A Ellis 2 4 0 0 50.00
L Vincent c +R Young b C Anderson 11 14 1 0 78.57
Andrew de Boorder b A Ellis 4 6 0 0 66.67
GJ Hopkins c C Frauenstein b A Ellis 1 6 0 0 16.67
Colin de Grandhomme c D Browlie b C Frauenstein 11 9 1 0 122.22
CS Martin c P Fulton b C Frauenstein 0 1 0 0 0.00
KD Mills c H Bennett b C Frauenstein 0 1 0 0 0.00
DR Tuffey not out 7 16 0 0 43.75
Bhupinder Singh not out 4 9 0 0 44.44
BOWLING SCORECARD
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wd NB
Todd Astle 4.0 0 16 1 4.00 0 0
Richard Sherlock 2.0 0 18 0 9.00 0 0
Andrew Ellis 4.0 0 20 3 5.00 1 0
Carl Frauenstein 4.0 0 20 3 5.00 2 0
Corey Anderson 3.0 1 18 1 6.00 1 0
Martin Kain 3.0 0 17 1 5.67 0 0
Auckland Aces - 115 / 9
0.1 This one is bowled slightly flatter. M Guptill plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
0.2 T Astle floats a delivery to M Guptill. The straighter one now. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by deep point - 1
0.3 T Astle floats a delivery to T McIntosh. Big turn from the spinner. T McIntosh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
0.4 T Astle pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. T McIntosh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
0.5 T Astle tosses this one up to T McIntosh. Big turn from the spinner. T McIntosh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
0.6 T Astle floats a delivery to T McIntosh. Big turn from the spinner. T McIntosh backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
[ End of over 1 (1 runs) Auckland Aces 1 / 0 (RR: 1.00) ]
[ MJ Guptill 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Todd Astle 1-0-1-0 ]
[ TG McIntosh 0* (4b 0x4 0x6) ]
1.1 R Sherlock flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. M Guptill plays a punchy on-drive - 4
1.2 R Sherlock ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive leg glance from M Guptill. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
1.3 R Sherlock is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. Aggressive pull from T McIntosh. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
1.4 R Sherlock ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Aggressive straight drive from M Guptill. Fielded by mid-on - 1
1.5 R Sherlock puts his back into this delivery. It swing in just off the straight. Well-timed leg glance there. Fielded by square leg - 1
1.6 R Sherlock puts his back into this delivery. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed hook there - 4
[ End of over 2 (12 runs) Auckland Aces 13 / 0 (RR: 6.50) ]
[ TG McIntosh 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Richard Sherlock 1-0-12-0 ]
[ MJ Guptill 11* (6b 2x4 0x6) Todd Astle 1-0-1-0 ]
2.1 T Astle tosses this one up to T McIntosh. That one goes on straight with the arm. T McIntosh sweeps but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
2.2 T Astle tosses this one up to M Guptill. M Guptill pushes this ball through point. Fielded by mid-off - dot
2.3 This one is bowled slightly flatter. Well-timed late cut there. Fielded by point - 1
2.4 T Astle gives this one some air. T McIntosh plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
2.5 T Astle gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. Aggressive sweep from T McIntosh - 4
2.6 T Astle tosses this one up to T McIntosh. That one goes on straight with the arm. T McIntosh sweeps but can't time it properly. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
[ End of over 3 (7 runs) Auckland Aces 20 / 0 (RR: 6.67) ]
[ TG McIntosh 8* (10b 1x4 0x6) Todd Astle 2-0-8-0 ]
[ MJ Guptill 12* (8b 2x4 0x6) Richard Sherlock 1-0-12-0 ]
3.1 A Ellis ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. T McIntosh plays a leg glance. Fielded by backward square leg - 1
3.2 A Ellis bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. M Guptill plays it gently through fine 3rd man. Fielded by deep point - 1
3.3 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. T McIntosh plays a punchy on-drive. Fielded by deep mid-wicket - 2
3.4 A Ellis bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. T McIntosh plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
3.5 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement in. M Guptill plays a punchy drive. Fielded by deep point - 2
3.6 A Ellis bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. M Guptill plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. Fielded by point - 1
[ End of over 4 (8 runs) Auckland Aces 28 / 0 (RR: 7.00) ]
[ MJ Guptill 16* (11b 2x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 1-0-8-0 ]
[ TG McIntosh 12* (13b 1x4 0x6) Todd Astle 2-0-8-0 ]
4.1 T Astle gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. M Guptill puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by cover - 1
4.2 T Astle floats a delivery to T McIntosh. T McIntosh plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
4.3 T Astle floats a delivery to T McIntosh. The straighter one now. T McIntosh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by R Young - W
4.4 This one is bowled slightly flatter. Greg Todd leaves the ball. Fielded by short fine leg - dot
4.5 T Astle pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. G Todd pushes this ball through deep square leg. Fielded by square leg - 1
4.6 T Astle floats a delivery to M Guptill. Well-timed cover drive there - 4
[ End of over 5 (6 runs) Auckland Aces 34 / 1 (RR: 6.80) ]
[ Greg Todd 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Todd Astle 3-0-14-1 ]
[ MJ Guptill 21* (13b 3x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 1-0-8-0 ]
5.1 A Ellis is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. G Todd puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by mid-on - 1
5.2 A Ellis puts his back into this delivery. It curl away just off the straight. M Guptill plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by square leg - 1
5.3 A Ellis puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. G Todd plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands - W
5.4 A Ellis is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. L Vincent plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
5.5 A Ellis ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
5.6 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. Big movement from the seamer. M Guptill plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
[ End of over 6 (3 runs) Auckland Aces 37 / 2 (RR: 6.17) ]
[ L Vincent 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 2-0-11-1 ]
[ MJ Guptill 22* (15b 3x4 0x6) Todd Astle 3-0-14-1 ]
6.1 This one is bowled slightly flatter. L Vincent plays an extravagant sweep. Glorious timing. Fielded by square leg - 1
6.2 T Astle gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. Aggressive cover drive from M Guptill. Fielded by deep mid-off - 1
6.3 T Astle tosses this one up to L Vincent. Big turn from the spinner. L Vincent plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by point - dot
6.4 This one is bowled slightly flatter. That one goes on straight with the arm. L Vincent pushes this ball through point. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
6.5 T Astle floats a delivery to L Vincent. The straighter one now. L Vincent plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
6.6 T Astle gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. L Vincent plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by mid-off - dot
[ End of over 7 (2 runs) Auckland Aces 39 / 2 (RR: 5.57) ]
[ MJ Guptill 23* (16b 3x4 0x6) Todd Astle 4-0-16-1 ]
[ L Vincent 2* (7b 0x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 2-0-11-1 ]
7.1 C Frauenstein flings his through at decent pace. A hint of swing away. M Guptill leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
7.2 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great pull. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
7.3 C Frauenstein runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed pull. Fielded by long leg - 2
7.4 C Frauenstein puts his back into this delivery. It jag in just off the straight. Well-timed pull there. Fielded by square leg - 1
7.5 C Frauenstein puts his back into this delivery. It swing away just off the straight. L Vincent backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by mid-off - dot
7.6 C Frauenstein bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. L Vincent plays it gently through deep square leg. Fielded by deep gully - 1
[ End of over 8 (6 runs) Auckland Aces 45 / 2 (RR: 5.63) ]
[ L Vincent 4* (10b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 1-0-6-0 ]
[ MJ Guptill 27* (19b 3x4 0x6) Todd Astle 4-0-16-1 ]
8.1 C Anderson runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. L Vincent plays a punchy late cut. Fielded by deep point - 2
8.2 C Anderson ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. L Vincent puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep point - 1
8.3 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing in just off the straight. M Guptill plays it gently through mid-wicket - 4
8.4 C Anderson ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive on-drive from M Guptill. Fielded by deep forward mid-wicket - 3
8.5 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed leg glance there - 4
8.6 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. It cut in just off the straight. L Vincent plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Caught by R Young - W
[ End of over 9 (14 runs) Auckland Aces 59 / 3 (RR: 6.56) ]
[ MJ Guptill 34* (21b 4x4 0x6) Corey Anderson 1-0-14-1 ]
[ Carl Frauenstein 1-0-6-0 ]
9.1 C Frauenstein flings his through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. Excellent timing from M Guptill as he plays a leg glance - 4
9.2 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. M Guptill plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Fielded by deep square leg - 1lb
9.3 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-on - dot
9.4 C Frauenstein bowls this from the back of his hand. It seam in just off the straight. Andrew de Boorder plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Reece Young - wd
9.4 C Frauenstein ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Not finding much movement off this pitch. A de Boorder plays a hook. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
9.5 C Frauenstein flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement away. M Guptill leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
9.6 C Frauenstein bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. Well-timed straight drive there. Fielded by mid-on - 1
[ End of over 10 (9 runs) Auckland Aces 68 / 3 (RR: 6.80) ]
[ Andrew de Boorder 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 2-0-13-0 ]
[ MJ Guptill 39* (24b 5x4 0x6) Corey Anderson 1-0-14-1 ]
10.1 A Ellis is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive late cut from A de Boorder. Fielded by point - 1
10.2 A Ellis puts his back into this delivery. It swing away just off the straight. M Guptill plays it gently through mid-wicket. Fielded by deep mid-wicket - 1
10.3 A Ellis is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive pull from A de Boorder. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
10.4 A Ellis ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Aggressive leg glance from M Guptill. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
10.5 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement away. M Guptill plays a punchy pull. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
10.6 A Ellis puts his back into this delivery. Big movement from the seamer. A de Boorder plays a cut with soft hands - W
[ End of over 11 (6 runs) Auckland Aces 74 / 4 (RR: 6.73) ]
[ MJ Guptill 43* (27b 5x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 3-0-17-2 ]
[ Carl Frauenstein 2-0-13-0 ]
11.1 M Kain tosses this one up to M Guptill. Big turn from the spinner. M Guptill plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
11.2 M Kain tosses this one up to M Guptill. M Guptill plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by extra-cover - dot
11.3 M Kain gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. M Guptill plays a backfoot defensive. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
11.4 M Kain tosses this one up to M Guptill. M Guptill leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by deep fine leg - 1
11.5 M Kain gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. GJ Hopkins leaves the ball. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
11.6 M Kain tosses this one up to G Hopkins. That one goes on straight with the arm. G Hopkins pushes this ball through point. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
[ End of over 12 (1 runs) Auckland Aces 75 / 4 (RR: 6.25) ]
[ MJ Guptill 44* (31b 5x4 0x6) Martin Kain 1-0-1-0 ]
[ GJ Hopkins 0* (2b 0x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 3-0-17-2 ]
12.1 A Ellis runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. M Guptill pushes this ball through mid-wicket. Fielded by square leg - 1
12.2 A Ellis is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. G Hopkins plays a late cut. Fielded by point - 1
12.3 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. A hint of movement away. M Guptill plays a punchy leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
12.4 A Ellis runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. G Hopkins plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
12.5 A Ellis flings his through at decent pace. Big movement from the seamer. GJ Hopkins plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Reece Young - wd
12.5 A Ellis bowls this from the back of his hand. It swing away just off the straight. G Hopkins backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by forward square leg - dot
12.6 A Ellis puts his back into this delivery. It move in just off the straight. G Hopkins plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Caught by C Frauenstein - W
[ End of over 13 (4 runs) Auckland Aces 79 / 5 (RR: 6.08) ]
[ MJ Guptill 46* (33b 5x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 4-0-20-3 ]
[ Martin Kain 1-0-1-0 ]
13.1 R Sherlock ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. M Guptill puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep extra-cover - 2
13.2 R Sherlock bowls this from the back of his hand. Big movement from the seamer. M Guptill plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. Fielded by short fine leg - 1
13.3 R Sherlock runs his fingers across this one. A hint of swing away. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
13.4 R Sherlock runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. M Guptill leg glances but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
13.5 R Sherlock puts his back into this delivery. It seam in just off the straight. C de Grandhomme forward defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by backward point - dot
13.6 R Sherlock is working up a decent pace here. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Aggressive on-drive from C de Grandhomme. Fielded by forward square leg - 1
[ End of over 14 (6 runs) Auckland Aces 85 / 5 (RR: 6.07) ]
[ Colin de Grandhomme 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Richard Sherlock 2-0-18-0 ]
[ MJ Guptill 50* (36b 5x4 0x6) Andrew Ellis 4-0-20-3 ]
14.1 M Kain gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Crunched through deep square leg. Well executed late cut - 4
14.2 M Kain fires in a quicker one. C de Grandhomme sweeps but can't time it properly. Fielded by square leg - 1
14.3 This one is bowled slightly flatter. M Guptill plays an extravagant straight drive. Glorious timing - 6
14.4 M Kain spears this one in to M Guptill. Crunched through deep mid-on. Well executed on-drive. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
14.5 M Kain pushes this one through slightly quicker. Not finding much turn off this surface. C de Grandhomme puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep square leg - 1
14.6 This one is bowled slightly flatter. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. M Guptill plays a cut with soft hands - W
[ End of over 15 (13 runs) Auckland Aces 98 / 6 (RR: 6.53) ]
[ Colin de Grandhomme 8* (6b 1x4 0x6) Martin Kain 2-0-14-1 ]
[ Richard Sherlock 2-0-18-0 ]
15.1 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. C de Grandhomme puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
15.2 C Frauenstein runs his fingers across this one. Big movement from the seamer. C Martin plays a cover drive with soft hands. Caught by P Fulton - W
15.3 C Frauenstein bowls this from the back of his hand. It jag away just off the straight. K Mills plays a late cut with soft hands. Caught by H Bennett - W
15.4 C Frauenstein ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. D Tuffey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by forward square leg - 1
15.5 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. C de Grandhomme puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by deep square leg - 2
15.6 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Big movement from the seamer. C de Grandhomme plays a cut with soft hands. Caught by D Browlie - W
[ End of over 16 (4 runs) Auckland Aces 102 / 9 (RR: 6.38) ]
[ DR Tuffey 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 3-0-17-3 ]
[ Martin Kain 2-0-14-1 ]
16.1 C Anderson ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. Big movement from the seamer. D Tuffey plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
16.2 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. It curve in just off the straight. DR Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Reece Young - wd
16.2 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Tuffey backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by deep mid-on - dot
16.3 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Tuffey plays a forward defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
16.4 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
16.5 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
16.6 C Anderson runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep square leg - dot
[ End of over 17 (1 runs) Auckland Aces 103 / 9 (RR: 6.06) ]
[ Bhupinder Singh 0* (0b 0x4 0x6) Corey Anderson 2-1-14-1 ]
[ DR Tuffey 1* (7b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 3-0-17-3 ]
17.1 C Frauenstein ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. Bhupinder Singh plays a backfoot defensive and misses. Fielded by Reece Young - wd
17.1 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. Aggressive upper cut from B Singh. Fielded by deep point - 1
17.2 C Frauenstein ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Crunched through mid-wicket. Well executed leg glance. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1b
17.3 C Frauenstein runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. B Singh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by backward square leg - dot
17.4 C Frauenstein is working up a decent pace here. Not finding much movement off this pitch. B Singh puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Fielded by square leg - 1
17.5 C Frauenstein runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. D Tuffey pushes this ball through mid-wicket. Fielded by mid-wicket - 1
17.6 C Frauenstein puts his back into this delivery. It jag in just off the straight. B Singh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by square leg - dot
[ End of over 18 (5 runs) Auckland Aces 108 / 9 (RR: 6.00) ]
[ DR Tuffey 2* (9b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 4-0-20-3 ]
[ Bhupinder Singh 2* (4b 0x4 0x6) Corey Anderson 2-1-14-1 ]
18.1 M Kain floats a delivery to D Tuffey. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by deep mid-off - dot
18.2 M Kain floats a delivery to D Tuffey. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great sweep. Fielded by square leg - 1
18.3 M Kain floats a delivery to B Singh. Spanked through deep mid-on. Great on-drive. Fielded by mid-on - 1
18.4 This one is bowled slightly flatter. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-wicket - dot
18.5 M Kain gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. D Tuffey plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
18.6 M Kain tosses this one up to D Tuffey. Spanked through mid-wicket. Great leg glance. Fielded by square leg - 1
[ End of over 19 (3 runs) Auckland Aces 111 / 9 (RR: 5.84) ]
[ DR Tuffey 4* (14b 0x4 0x6) Martin Kain 3-0-17-1 ]
[ Bhupinder Singh 3* (5b 0x4 0x6) Carl Frauenstein 4-0-20-3 ]
19.1 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. D Tuffey plays it gently through fine 3rd man. Fielded by point - 1
19.2 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. B Singh backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Fielded by wide mid-on - dot
19.3 C Anderson runs his fingers across this one. A hint of movement in. B Singh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by extra-cover - dot
19.4 C Anderson ambles in and loops this one to the batsman. He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. B Singh plays a backfoot defensive with soft hands. Fielded by mid-off - dot
19.5 C Anderson runs his fingers across this one. That one goes on straight. Spanked through fine 3rd man. Great cover drive. Fielded by cover - 1
19.6 C Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand. Tight line by the bowler. Well-timed straight drive there. Fielded by wide long-on - 2
[ End of over 20 (4 runs) Auckland Aces 115 / 9 (RR: 5.75) ]
[ Bhupinder Singh 4* (9b 0x4 0x6) Corey Anderson 3-1-18-1 ]
[ DR Tuffey 7* (16b 0x4 0x6) Martin Kain 3-0-17-1 ]
RESULT: Canterbury Wizards wins by 26 runs
MAN OF THE MATCH: D Browlie