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[Dipak]

Amla's wicket turned out to be the key. Also had Watson not removed Elliott & McD you guys could have won. It came to to the last three overs. Melbourne went on a carnage in their last three and you guys did not manage much out of them.

Last three overs
Mel: 13, 17 & 2 (Total 32)
Wel: 5, 0 & 2 (Total 7)

Difference is 25 and winning margin was 15 so its poor death batting that cost you.

 

[Sartaj]

Yeah,tell me about it.
Felt the same,just want to get this game out of our minds.

Let's analyse the teams close-up...

Warner = Ryder
Tendulkar = Amla
Hughes = Elliott (kinda)
Morgan < Trott
Watson > Franklin
Wade = Paine
Christian = McDonald
Nannes > McKay
Siddle > Gillespie
Anderson < Broad
Mendis < Morne

 

[Dipak]

Hmm yeah both teams are evenly matched but Mel are slightly better in paper and have the upper hand as they are leading now. The next game/two games would be interesting!

 

[harrisb]

Yeah, I would say that Anderson is better than Broad. Ok Broad can bat but Anderson is a much better bowler IMO.

Back to the match, a good recovery from the middle order after the openers failed. We probably could've pushed on with Sachin and Morgan, but there was no problem after their wicket fell because we managed to push on and make a decent score. In the field, we couldnt have done much more to starve them of runs, especially after Amla went. He's the key, so once he goes we're in with a chance.

Like you said Dipak, it would've been closer had they pushed on with Elliott and McDonald, but that's cricket.

 

[harrisb]

One change to the line-up, Trescothick in for Mendis

So,

Warner
Trescothick
Hughes
And then it's the same.

 

[Dipak]

Who will be your sixth bowler?

 

[Sartaj]

Stuart Broad needs to get the EPL auction out of his mind and focus on taking it to the third game instead.

I've told him that the casual statement made about us not looking to retain him has been blown out of proportion by the media.I hope he buys it.

 

[Sartaj]

Who will be your sixth bowler?

Satchin Tendlekar of course.

 

[Dipak]

Yeah hes the only one. Harrisb I will Sachin as bowler no 6 if its okay?

 

[Iridium]

Yeah hes the only one. Harrisb I will Sachin as bowler no 6 if its okay?

I would suggest waiting for him to confirm. Don't worry about rushing through this. Take your time.

 

[harrisb]

Hmm, forgot about the bowlers, I'll go with this instead

David Warner
Phillip Hughes
Sachin Tendulkar*
Eoin Morgan
Shane Watson ^
Matthew Wade?
Daniel Christian ^
Tim Bresnan ^
Peter Siddle ^
Dirk Nannes ^
James Anderson ^

So Bresnan comes in for Mendis to bolster the batting on the excellent pitch

 

[Dipak]

Second game up tomorrow morning.

 

[Dipak]

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Season One

Grand Finale Series - Match Two
Melbourne Racers v Wellington True Falcons
at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Pitch Condition: Excellent

Toss: Wellington True Falcons won the toss and chose to bat

Melbourne Racers

David Warner
Phillip Hughes
Sachin Tendulkar*
Eoin Morgan
Shane Watson
Matthew Wade?
Daniel Christian
Tim Bresnan
Peter Siddle
Dirk Nannes
James Anderson

Wellington True Falcons

Tim Paine?
Jesse Ryder
Hashim Amla
Jonathan Trott
James Franklin*
Grant Elliott
Andrew McDonald
Stuart Broad
Morne Morkel
Mark Gillespie
Andy McKay

[B]Wellington innings (Overs 1-25)[/B]

0.1  Anderson to Paine, one run, The misfield by Nannes allows yet another run
0.2  Anderson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
0.3  Anderson to Paine, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.4  Anderson to Paine, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Anderson to Paine, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
0.5  Anderson to Paine, three runs, Great work by Hughes saved a certain boundary
0.6  Anderson to Ryder, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jesse Ryder

         End of over 1  (12 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   12/0
         (R/R: 12.00)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-12-0
         Jesse Ryder           5(2b 1X4)
         Tim Paine             6(5b)   

1.1  Nannes to Paine, no run, Left alone by Tim Paine
1.2  Nannes to Paine, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nannes         
1.3  Nannes to Paine, FOUR, Dirk Nannes cant belive it
1.4  Nannes to Paine, no run, Tim Paine was completely deceived 
1.5  Nannes to Paine, no run, Left alone by Tim Paine
1.6  Nannes to Paine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   16/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Dirk Nannes          1.0-0-4-0
         Tim Paine            10(11b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           5(2b 1X4)   

2.1  Christian to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Christian, deserving this punishment
2.2  Christian to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
2.3  Christian to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Christian to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Christian      
2.5  Christian to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Christian to Paine, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Christian, deserving this punishment

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   25/0
         (R/R:  8.33)
         Daniel Christian     1.0-0-9-0
         Tim Paine            14(12b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          10(7b 2X4)   

3.1  Anderson to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
3.2  Anderson to Paine, legbye, Defensively played by Tim Paine
3.3  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
3.4  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
3.5  Anderson to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Anderson to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   27/0
         (R/R:  6.75)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-13-0
         Jesse Ryder          11(12b 2X4)
         Tim Paine            14(13b 2X4)   

4.1  Siddle to Paine, no run, Defensively played by Tim Paine
4.2  Siddle to Paine, no run, Tim Paine missed that one by a mile
4.3  Siddle to Paine, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siddle         
4.4  Siddle to Paine, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Siddle to Paine, no run, Defensively played by Tim Paine
4.6  Siddle to Paine, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder         

         End of over 5  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   28/0
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Peter Siddle         1.0-0-1-0
         Jesse Ryder          11(12b 2X4)
         Tim Paine            15(19b 2X4)   

5.1  Nannes to Paine, one run, One more to the total
5.2  Nannes to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
5.3  Nannes to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
5.4  Nannes to Paine, one run, Great cooperation between Tim Paine and Jesse Ryder         
5.5  Nannes to Ryder, OUT, Eoin Morgan takes an easy catch to dismiss Jesse Ryder

         Jesse Ryder            12 (15b 2X4)
         c. Morgan      b. Nannes

5.6  Nannes to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   31/1
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Dirk Nannes          2.0-0-7-1
         Hashim Amla           0(1b)
         Tim Paine            17(21b 2X4)   

6.1  Siddle to Paine, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.2  Siddle to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Siddle to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Tim Paine           
6.4  Siddle to Paine, one run, Dropped! Bresnan made a big mess of that simple chance
6.5  Siddle to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siddle         
6.6  Siddle to Amla, one run, The misfield by Nannes allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   37/1
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Peter Siddle         2.0-0-7-0
         Tim Paine            21(23b 2X4)
         Hashim Amla           2(5b)   

7.1  Nannes to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.2  Nannes to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
7.3  Nannes to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Tim Paine           
7.4  Nannes to Paine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Nannes to Paine, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Tim Paine
7.6  Nannes to Paine, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Tim Paine

         End of over 8  (11 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   48/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Dirk Nannes          3.0-0-18-1
         Tim Paine            31(26b 3X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla           3(8b)   

8.1  Watson to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
8.2  Watson to Amla, legbye, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
8.3  Watson to Paine, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4  Watson to Paine, no run, Tim Paine was completely deceived 
8.5  Watson to Paine, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Watson. Paine didnt have a clue

         Tim Paine              31 (29b 3X4 1X6)
         b. Watson

8.6  Watson to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   49/2
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-0-1
         Jonathan Trott        0(1b)
         Hashim Amla           3(10b)   

9.1  Anderson to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
9.2  Anderson to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
9.3  Anderson to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
9.4  Anderson to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.5  Anderson to Amla, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.6  Anderson to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   55/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-19-0
         Hashim Amla           9(16b 1X4)
         Jonathan Trott        0(1b)   

10.1  Watson to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott
10.2  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         
10.3  Watson to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Watson to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
10.5  Watson to Amla, legbye, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
10.6  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   58/2
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-2-1
         Hashim Amla           9(19b 1X4)
         Jonathan Trott        2(4b)   

11.1  Siddle to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siddle         
11.2  Siddle to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
11.3  Siddle to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Siddle to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
11.5  Siddle to Trott, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Siddle to Amla, one run, The misfield by Tendulkar allows yet another run

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   60/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Peter Siddle         3.0-0-9-0
         Jonathan Trott        3(9b)
         Hashim Amla          10(20b 1X4)   

12.1  Watson to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
12.2  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         
12.3  Watson to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla
12.4  Watson to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
12.5  Watson to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Watson to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   66/2
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-8-1
         Hashim Amla          15(25b 2X4)
         Jonathan Trott        4(10b)   

13.1  Nannes to Trott, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
13.2  Nannes to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Nannes to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nannes         
13.4  Nannes to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
13.5  Nannes to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
13.6  Nannes to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   71/2
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Dirk Nannes          4.0-0-23-1
         Hashim Amla          19(30b 3X4)
         Jonathan Trott        5(11b)   

14.1  Christian to Trott, one run, Dropped! Bresnan made a big mess of that simple chance
14.2  Christian to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
14.3  Christian to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4  Christian to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
14.5  Christian to Amla, two runs, 
14.6  Christian to Amla, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   79/2
         (R/R:  5.27)
         Daniel Christian     2.0-0-17-0
         Jonathan Trott        6(12b)
         Hashim Amla          26(35b 4X4)   

15.1  Nannes to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
15.2  Nannes to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
15.3  Nannes to Trott, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
15.4  Nannes to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
15.5  Nannes to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
15.6  Nannes to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   86/2
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Dirk Nannes          5.0-0-30-1
         Jonathan Trott       11(14b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          28(39b 4X4)   

16.1  Siddle to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla
16.2  Siddle to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Siddle to Amla, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
16.4  Siddle to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Siddle to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
16.6  Siddle to Trott, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 17  (11 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS   97/2
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Peter Siddle         4.0-0-20-0
         Jonathan Trott       17(17b 1X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          33(42b 5X4)   

17.1  Watson to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
17.2  Watson to Trott, two runs, Overthrow by Siddle instead of 1 they get 2
17.3  Watson to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
17.4  Watson to Trott, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.5  Watson to Amla, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
17.6  Watson to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  108/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-19-1
         Jonathan Trott       26(21b 2X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          35(44b 5X4)   

18.1  Siddle to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Siddle to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
18.3  Siddle to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
18.4  Siddle to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
18.5  Siddle to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla
18.6  Siddle to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (12 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  120/2
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Peter Siddle         5.0-0-32-0
         Hashim Amla          47(50b 8X4)
         Jonathan Trott       26(21b 2X4 1X6)   

19.1  Bresnan to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bresnan        
19.2  Bresnan to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott
19.3  Bresnan to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.4  Bresnan to Trott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
19.5  Bresnan to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Bresnan, deserving this punishment
19.6  Bresnan to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  128/2
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Tim Bresnan          1.0-0-8-0
         Jonathan Trott       34(27b 4X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          47(50b 8X4)   

20.1  Anderson to Amla, one run, One more to the total
20.2  Anderson to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott
20.3  Anderson to Trott, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Jonathan Trott
20.4  Anderson to Trott, SIX, What a wonderful player Jonathan Trott is
20.5  Anderson to Trott, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.6  Anderson to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile

         End of over 21  (13 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  141/2
         (R/R:  6.71)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-32-0
         Jonathan Trott       46(32b 4X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          48(51b 8X4)   

21.1  Siddle to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siddle         
21.2  Siddle to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
21.3  Siddle to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
      The crowd cheers for Hashim Amla's fifty
21.4  Siddle to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
21.5  Siddle to Trott, one run, Dropped! Hughes made a big mess of that simple chance
21.6  Siddle to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  147/2
         (R/R:  6.68)
         Peter Siddle         6.0-0-38-0
         Hashim Amla          53(56b 9X4)
         Jonathan Trott       47(33b 4X4 3X6)   

22.1  Nannes to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Nannes to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Nannes to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4  Nannes to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott
      Thats another fifty for Jonathan Trott      
22.5  Nannes to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott was completely deceived 
22.6  Nannes to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  151/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Dirk Nannes          6.0-0-34-1
         Jonathan Trott       51(39b 5X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          53(56b 9X4)   

23.1  Watson to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
23.2  Watson to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
23.3  Watson to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.4  Watson to Amla, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
23.5  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         
23.6  Watson to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  158/2
         (R/R:  6.58)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-26-1
         Jonathan Trott       52(40b 5X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          59(61b 10X4)   

24.1  Siddle to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
24.2  Siddle to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott was completely deceived 
24.3  Siddle to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Siddle to Trott, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Siddle to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
24.6  Siddle to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  161/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Peter Siddle         7.0-0-41-0
         Jonathan Trott       53(44b 5X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          61(63b 10X4)

Wellington lost their openers but got off to a flying start

[B]Wellington innings (Overs 26-50)[/B]

25.1  Nannes to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nannes         
25.2  Nannes to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
25.3  Nannes to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott
25.4  Nannes to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott
25.5  Nannes to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
25.6  Nannes to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  162/2
         (R/R:  6.23)
         Dirk Nannes          7.0-0-35-1
         Jonathan Trott       53(48b 5X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          62(65b 10X4)   

26.1  Anderson to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
26.2  Anderson to Trott, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.3  Anderson to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  Anderson to Amla, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
26.5  Anderson to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
26.6  Anderson to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  165/2
         (R/R:  6.11)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-35-0
         Jonathan Trott       54(51b 5X4 3X6)
         Hashim Amla          64(68b 10X4)   

27.1  Bresnan to Amla, legbye, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
27.2  Bresnan to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         
27.3  Bresnan to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  Bresnan to Trott, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.5  Bresnan to Trott, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
27.6  Bresnan to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  169/2
         (R/R:  6.04)
         Tim Bresnan          2.0-0-11-0
         Hashim Amla          65(71b 10X4)
         Jonathan Trott       56(54b 5X4 3X6)   

28.1  Christian to Trott, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Christian to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
28.3  Christian to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
28.4  Christian to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
28.5  Christian to Trott, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.6  Christian to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  172/2
         (R/R:  5.93)
         Daniel Christian     3.0-0-20-0
         Hashim Amla          66(75b 10X4)
         Jonathan Trott       58(56b 5X4 3X6)   

29.1  Anderson to Trott, one run, One more to the total
29.2  Anderson to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Anderson, deserving this punishment
29.3  Anderson to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
29.4  Anderson to Trott, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.5  Anderson to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
29.6  Anderson to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 30  (12 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  184/2
         (R/R:  6.13)
         James Anderson       6.0-0-47-0
         Jonathan Trott       65(60b 5X4 4X6)
         Hashim Amla          71(77b 11X4)   

30.1  Watson to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
30.2  Watson to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
30.3  Watson to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
30.4  Watson to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla
30.5  Watson to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla was completely deceived 
30.6  Watson to Amla, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hashim Amla

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  192/2
         (R/R:  6.19)
         Shane Watson         6.0-0-34-1
         Hashim Amla          79(83b 13X4)
         Jonathan Trott       65(60b 5X4 4X6)   

31.1  Christian to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Christian      
31.2  Christian to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hashim Amla         
31.3  Christian to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.4  Christian to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Christian to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Jonathan Trott      
31.6  Christian to Trott, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  196/2
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Daniel Christian     4.0-0-24-0
         Jonathan Trott       68(63b 5X4 4X6)
         Hashim Amla          80(86b 13X4)   

32.1  Watson to Amla, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Hashim Amla the finger

         Hashim Amla            80 (87b 13X4)
         c. Wade        b. Watson

32.2  Watson to Franklin, one run, One more to the total
32.3  Watson to Trott, one run, The misfield by Christian allows yet another run
32.4  Watson to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 
32.5  Watson to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Hughes allows yet another run
32.6  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and James Franklin      

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  200/3
         (R/R:  6.06)
         Shane Watson         7.0-0-38-2
         James Franklin        2(3b)
         Jonathan Trott       70(65b 5X4 4X6)   

33.1  Bresnan to Trott, two runs, Overthrow by Christian instead of 1 they get 2
33.2  Bresnan to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott
33.3  Bresnan to Trott, one run, One more to the total
33.4  Bresnan to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.5  Bresnan to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
33.6  Bresnan to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  204/3
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Tim Bresnan          3.0-0-15-0
         Jonathan Trott       73(69b 5X4 4X6)
         James Franklin        3(5b)   

34.1  Siddle to Franklin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
34.2  Siddle to Franklin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
34.3  Siddle to Franklin, one run, One more to the total
34.4  Siddle to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
34.5  Siddle to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott
34.6  Siddle to Trott, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 35  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  210/3
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Peter Siddle         8.0-0-47-0
         James Franklin        4(8b)
         Jonathan Trott       78(72b 6X4 4X6)   

35.1  Anderson to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
35.2  Anderson to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Anderson to Trott, one run, That is very well run by James Franklin      
35.4  Anderson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
35.5  Anderson to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott was completely deceived 
35.6  Anderson to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  212/3
         (R/R:  5.89)
         James Anderson       7.0-0-49-0
         Jonathan Trott       79(77b 6X4 4X6)
         James Franklin        5(9b)   

36.1  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
36.2  Nannes to Franklin, two runs, Overthrow by Wade instead of 1 they get 2
36.3  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
36.5  Nannes to Franklin, wide, Dirk Nannes bowling a very wayward one
36.5  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
36.6  Nannes to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  216/3
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Dirk Nannes          8.0-0-39-1
         Jonathan Trott       79(77b 6X4 4X6)
         James Franklin        8(16b)   

37.1  Bresnan to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Christian allows yet another run
37.2  Bresnan to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
37.3  Bresnan to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Tim Bresnan, deserving this punishment
37.4  Bresnan to Trott, one run, One more to the total
37.5  Bresnan to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
37.6  Bresnan to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  222/3
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Tim Bresnan          4.0-0-21-0
         James Franklin        9(19b)
         Jonathan Trott       84(80b 7X4 4X6)   

38.1  Anderson to Trott, FOUR, James Anderson cant belive it
38.2  Anderson to Trott, one run, The misfield by Wade allows yet another run
38.3  Anderson to Franklin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4  Anderson to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Anderson allows yet another run
38.5  Anderson to Trott, no run, Defensively played by Jonathan Trott
38.6  Anderson to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  228/3
         (R/R:  5.85)
         James Anderson       8.0-0-55-0
         Jonathan Trott       89(84b 8X4 4X6)
         James Franklin       10(21b)   

39.1  Siddle to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
39.2  Siddle to Trott, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Siddle. Trott didnt have a clue

         Jonathan Trott         89 (85b 8X4 4X6)
         b. Siddle

39.3  Siddle to Elliott, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.4  Siddle to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.5  Siddle to Franklin, no run, James Franklin missed that one by a mile
39.6  Siddle to Franklin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  232/4
         (R/R:  5.80)
         Peter Siddle         9.0-0-51-1
         James Franklin       11(25b)
         Grant Elliott         3(1b)   

40.1  Nannes to Elliott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Nannes to Elliott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
40.3  Nannes to Elliott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Nannes to Elliott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5  Nannes to Elliott, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
40.6  Nannes to Franklin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  236/4
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Dirk Nannes          9.0-0-43-1
         Grant Elliott         4(6b)
         James Franklin       14(26b)   

41.1  Anderson to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 
41.2  Anderson to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
41.3  Anderson to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Anderson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliott       
41.5  Anderson to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Grant Elliott
41.6  Anderson to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Grant Elliott

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  237/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         James Anderson       9.0-0-56-0
         Grant Elliott         4(8b)
         James Franklin       15(30b)   

42.1  Siddle to Franklin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Siddle to Franklin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Siddle to Franklin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Siddle to Franklin, no run, James Franklin missed that one by a mile
42.5  Siddle to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 
42.6  Siddle to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliott       
      Peter Siddleends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  238/4
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Peter Siddle         10.0-0-52-1
         Grant Elliott         4(8b)
         James Franklin       16(36b)   

43.1  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
43.2  Nannes to Franklin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.3  Nannes to Franklin, two runs, Overthrow by Watson instead of 1 they get 2
43.4  Nannes to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 
43.5  Nannes to Franklin, FOUR, Dirk Nannes cant belive it
43.6  Nannes to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Dirk Nannes

         End of over 44  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  245/4
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Dirk Nannes          10.0-0-50-1
         Grant Elliott         4(8b)
         James Franklin       23(42b 1X4)   

44.1  Watson to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
44.2  Watson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliott       
44.3  Watson to Elliott, no run, Grant Elliott missed that one by a mile
44.4  Watson to Elliott, one run, The misfield by Bresnan allows yet another run
44.5  Watson to Franklin, one run, Great cooperation between James Franklin and Grant Elliott       
44.6  Watson to Elliott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Grant Elliott

         End of over 45  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  252/4
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Shane Watson         8.0-0-45-2
         Grant Elliott         9(11b 1X4)
         James Franklin       25(45b 1X4)   

45.1  Christian to Franklin, one run, One more to the total
45.2  Christian to Elliott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Christian, deserving this punishment
45.3  Christian to Elliott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Christian      
45.4  Christian to Elliott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
45.5  Christian to Elliott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.6  Christian to Elliott, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliott and James Franklin      

         End of over 46  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  258/4
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Daniel Christian     5.0-0-30-0
         James Franklin       26(46b 1X4)
         Grant Elliott        14(16b 2X4)   

46.1  Watson to Elliott, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.2  Watson to Franklin, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got James Franklin
46.3  Watson to Franklin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
46.4  Watson to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.5  Watson to Franklin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade        
46.6  Watson to Franklin, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 47  (12 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  270/4
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Shane Watson         9.0-0-57-2
         Grant Elliott        17(17b 2X4)
         James Franklin       35(51b 3X4)   

47.1  Christian to Franklin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.2  Christian to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
47.3  Christian to Franklin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Christian, deserving this punishment
47.4  Christian to Franklin, no run, James Franklin missed that one by a mile
47.5  Christian to Franklin, one run, One more to the total
47.6  Christian to Elliott, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  276/4
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Daniel Christian     6.0-0-36-0
         James Franklin       40(56b 4X4)
         Grant Elliott        18(18b 2X4)   

48.1  Bresnan to Elliott, no run, Grant Elliott was completely deceived 
48.2  Bresnan to Elliott, one run, Dropped! Watson made a big mess of that simple chance
48.3  Bresnan to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4  Bresnan to Franklin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
48.5  Bresnan to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Nannes allows yet another run
48.6  Bresnan to Elliott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  278/4
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Tim Bresnan          5.0-0-23-0
         Grant Elliott        19(21b 2X4)
         James Franklin       41(59b 4X4)   

49.1  Watson to Franklin, no run, Left alone by James Franklin
49.2  Watson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliott       
49.3  Watson to Elliott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Grant Elliott
49.4  Watson to Elliott, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliott and James Franklin      
49.5  Watson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliott       
49.6  Watson to Elliott, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  286/4
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Shane Watson         10.0-0-65-2
         James Franklin       43(62b 4X4)
         Grant Elliott        25(24b 3X4)   


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         WELLINGTON FALCONS  286/4 (RR:  5.74)
         Shane Watson          10.0-0-65-2
         James Franklin       43(62b 4X4)
         Grant Elliott        25(24b 3X4)

Jonathan Trott found some form as Wellington put 286 on the board

WELLINGTON FALCONS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Tim Paine                          b. Watson       31    29    3    1  106.9%
Jesse Ryder         c. Morgan      b. Nannes       12    15    2    0   80.0%
Hashim Amla         c. Wade        b. Watson       80    87   13    0   92.0%
Jonathan Trott                     b. Siddle       89    85    8    4  104.7%
James Franklin      not out                        43    62    4    0   69.4%
Grant Elliott       not out                        25    24    3    0  104.2%
Andrew McDonald                                   
Stuart Broad                                      
Morne Morkel                                      
Mark Gillespie                                    
Andy McKay                                        
 
 Total:  286/4       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.72      Extras:  6    
  
                                     -X-

MELBOURNE RACERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        9.0      0      56      0      6.22     1      0 
Dirk Nannes          10.0      0      50      1      5.00     1      0 
Daniel Christian      6.0      0      36      0      6.00     0      0 
Peter Siddle         10.0      0      52      1      5.20     0      0 
Shane Watson         10.0      0      65      2      6.50     0      0 
Tim Bresnan           5.0      0      23      0      4.60     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 286/4          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.72      Extras: 6 
                                     -X-
 

WELLINGTON FALCONS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
T Paine       J Ryder      ???????                                   31 (35)
T Paine       H Amla       ????                                      18 (18)
J Trott       H Amla       ???????????????????????????????????      147 (140)
J Trott       J Franklin   ???????                                   33 (43)
G Elliott     J Franklin   ?????????????                             57 (64)


     Fall of Wickets    31/1      49/2      196/3     229/4     
                                                                          

 Total:  286/4       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.72     Extras:  6

[B]Melbourne innings (Overs 1-25)[/B]

0.1  Morkel to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.2  Morkel to Warner, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
0.3  Morkel to Hughes, no run, Left alone by Phillip Hughes
0.4  Morkel to Hughes, no run, Defensively played by Phillip Hughes
0.5  Morkel to Hughes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
0.6  Morkel to Hughes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Phillip Hughes

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS      5/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Morne Morkel         1.0-0-5-0
         Phillip Hughes        4(4b 1X4)
         David Warner          1(2b)   

1.1  Broad to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Broad to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Broad, deserving this punishment
1.3  Broad to Warner, one run, The misfield by Broad allows yet another run
1.4  Broad to Hughes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Phillip Hughes
1.5  Broad to Hughes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Stuart Broad, giving that a wide
1.5  Broad to Hughes, no run, Phillip Hughes was completely deceived 
1.6  Broad to Hughes, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 2  (11 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     16/0
         (R/R:  8.00   R/R Req:  5.65)
         Stuart Broad         1.0-0-11-0
         David Warner          6(5b 1X4)
         Phillip Hughes        9(8b 2X4)   

2.1  Elliott to Hughes, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Grant Elliott, deserving this punishment
2.2  Elliott to Hughes, no run, Phillip Hughes missed that one by a mile
2.3  Elliott to Hughes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Elliott        
2.4  Elliott to Hughes, no run, Phillip Hughes missed that one by a mile
2.5  Elliott to Hughes, no run, Left alone by Phillip Hughes
2.6  Elliott to Hughes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     23/0
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  5.62)
         Grant Elliott        1.0-0-7-0
         David Warner          6(5b 1X4)
         Phillip Hughes       16(14b 3X4)   

3.1  Morkel to Hughes, no run, Defensively played by Phillip Hughes
3.2  Morkel to Hughes, no run, Phillip Hughes was completely deceived 
3.3  Morkel to Hughes, no run, Defensively played by Phillip Hughes
3.4  Morkel to Hughes, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Hughes cant belive it

         Phillip Hughes         16 (18b 3X4)
         b. Morkel

3.5  Morkel to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
3.6  Morkel to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     24/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.72)
         Morne Morkel         2.0-0-6-1
         David Warner          6(5b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar      1(2b)   

4.1  McDonald to Tendulkar, OUT, Hashim Amla takes an easy catch to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar

         Sachin Tendulkar       1 (3b)
         c. Amla        b. McDonald

4.2  McDonald to Morgan, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run
4.3  McDonald to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
4.4  McDonald to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
4.5  McDonald to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
4.6  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     30/2
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Andrew McDonald      1.0-0-6-1
         Eoin Morgan           1(2b)
         David Warner         11(8b 2X4)   

5.1  Gillespie to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
5.2  Gillespie to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
5.3  Gillespie to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4  Gillespie to Warner, two runs, 
5.5  Gillespie to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
5.6  Gillespie to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     33/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.77)
         Mark Gillespie       1.0-0-3-0
         Eoin Morgan           1(2b)
         David Warner         14(14b 2X4)   

6.1  Broad to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
6.2  Broad to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and David Warner        
6.3  Broad to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
6.4  Broad to Morgan, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.5  Broad to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Broad to Warner, two runs, 

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     39/2
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  5.77)
         Stuart Broad         2.0-0-16-0
         David Warner         18(18b 2X4)
         Eoin Morgan           2(4b)   

7.1  Elliott to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and David Warner        
7.2  Elliott to Warner, one run, The misfield by Gillespie allows yet another run
7.3  Elliott to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.4  Elliott to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
7.5  Elliott to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
7.6  Elliott to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Grant Elliott, deserving this punishment

         End of over 8  (11 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     50/2
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req:  5.64)
         Grant Elliott        2.0-0-18-0
         David Warner         26(21b 3X4)
         Eoin Morgan           5(7b)   

8.1  McDonald to Morgan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Andrew McDonald, giving that a wide
8.1  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
8.2  McDonald to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andrew McDonald, deserving this punishment
8.3  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 
8.4  McDonald to Morgan, one run, Dropped! Morkel made a big mess of that simple chance
8.5  McDonald to Warner, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run
8.6  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     57/2
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.61)
         Andrew McDonald      2.0-0-13-1
         Eoin Morgan          10(13b 1X4)
         David Warner         27(22b 3X4)   

9.1  Morkel to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Morkel to Morgan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Eoin Morgan
9.3  Morkel to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
9.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Morkel to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.6  Morkel to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Broad allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     65/2
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Morne Morkel         3.0-0-14-1
         David Warner         29(24b 3X4)
         Eoin Morgan          16(17b 2X4)   

10.1  Gillespie to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Gillespie to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Gillespie to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Eoin Morgan         
10.4  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.5  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
10.6  Gillespie to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mark Gillespie, deserving this punishment

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     71/2
         (R/R:  6.45   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Mark Gillespie       2.0-0-9-0
         Eoin Morgan          21(21b 3X4)
         David Warner         30(26b 3X4)   

11.1  Broad to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
11.2  Broad to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
11.3  Broad to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Broad, deserving this punishment
11.4  Broad to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
11.5  Broad to Warner, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Broad to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     76/2
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Stuart Broad         3.0-0-21-0
         Eoin Morgan          21(22b 3X4)
         David Warner         35(31b 4X4)   

12.1  McDonald to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
12.2  McDonald to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
12.3  McDonald to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andrew McDonald, deserving this punishment
12.4  McDonald to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
12.5  McDonald to Warner, one run, One more to the total
12.6  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan

         End of over 13  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     81/2
         (R/R:  6.23   R/R Req:  5.57)
         Andrew McDonald      3.0-0-18-1
         Eoin Morgan          21(23b 3X4)
         David Warner         40(36b 5X4)   

13.1  Gillespie to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
13.2  Gillespie to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.3  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Gillespie to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and David Warner        
13.5  Gillespie to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Gillespie to Warner, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Warner cant belive it

         David Warner           41 (40b 5X4)
         b. Gillespie


         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     83/3
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Mark Gillespie       3.0-0-11-1
         Shane Watson          0(0b)
         Eoin Morgan          22(25b 3X4)   

14.1  McDonald to Morgan, wide, Andrew McDonald bowling a very wayward one
14.1  McDonald to Morgan, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
14.2  McDonald to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
14.3  McDonald to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
14.4  McDonald to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson        
14.5  McDonald to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
14.6  McDonald to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS     88/3
         (R/R:  5.87   R/R Req:  5.69)
         Andrew McDonald      4.0-0-23-1
         Eoin Morgan          24(28b 3X4)
         Shane Watson          2(4b)   

15.1  Gillespie to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
15.2  Gillespie to Watson, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run
15.3  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
15.4  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.5  Gillespie to Morgan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Eoin Morgan
15.6  Gillespie to Morgan, SIX, What a wonderful player Eoin Morgan is

         End of over 16  (13 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    101/3
         (R/R:  6.31   R/R Req:  5.47)
         Mark Gillespie       4.0-0-24-1
         Eoin Morgan          34(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson          5(6b)   

16.1  Broad to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
16.2  Broad to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Broad, deserving this punishment
16.3  Broad to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
16.4  Broad to Watson, one run, Dropped! Morkel made a big mess of that simple chance
16.5  Broad to Morgan, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run
16.6  Broad to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    107/3
         (R/R:  6.29   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Stuart Broad         4.0-0-27-0
         Shane Watson         10(11b 1X4)
         Eoin Morgan          35(33b 4X4 1X6)   

17.1  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
17.2  Morkel to Morgan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Morne Morkel, giving that a wide
17.2  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
17.3  Morkel to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment
17.4  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 
17.5  Morkel to Morgan, one run, Dropped! Morkel made a big mess of that simple chance
17.6  Morkel to Watson, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    114/3
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Morne Morkel         4.0-0-21-1
         Eoin Morgan          40(39b 5X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         11(12b 1X4)   

18.1  Elliott to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Elliott to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Elliott to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
18.4  Elliott to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
18.5  Elliott to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.6  Elliott to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    118/3
         (R/R:  6.21   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Grant Elliott        3.0-0-22-0
         Shane Watson         15(18b 2X4)
         Eoin Morgan          40(39b 5X4 1X6)   

19.1  Gillespie to Morgan, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Gillespie to Watson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shane Watson
19.3  Gillespie to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
19.4  Gillespie to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
19.5  Gillespie to Morgan, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.6  Gillespie to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    128/3
         (R/R:  6.40   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Mark Gillespie       5.0-0-32-1
         Eoin Morgan          40(41b 5X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         23(22b 2X4 1X6)   

20.1  McDonald to Watson, one run, The misfield by Gillespie allows yet another run
20.2  McDonald to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
20.3  McDonald to Morgan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Eoin Morgan
20.4  McDonald to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.5  McDonald to Watson, one run, The misfield by Amla allows yet another run
20.6  McDonald to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    135/3
         (R/R:  6.43   R/R Req:  5.24)
         Andrew McDonald      5.0-0-30-1
         Eoin Morgan          45(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         25(24b 2X4 1X6)   

21.1  Gillespie to Watson, wide, Mark Gillespie bowling a very wayward one
21.1  Gillespie to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
21.2  Gillespie to Watson, two runs, 
21.3  Gillespie to Watson, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
21.5  Gillespie to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
21.6  Gillespie to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    140/3
         (R/R:  6.36   R/R Req:  5.25)
         Mark Gillespie       6.0-0-37-1
         Shane Watson         28(29b 2X4 1X6)
         Eoin Morgan          46(47b 6X4 1X6)   

22.1  McDonald to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
22.2  McDonald to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.3  McDonald to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.4  McDonald to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
22.5  McDonald to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
22.6  McDonald to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    144/3
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Andrew McDonald      6.0-0-34-1
         Eoin Morgan          48(50b 6X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         30(32b 2X4 1X6)   

23.1  McKay to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  McKay to Watson, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
23.3  McKay to Morgan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Eoin Morgan
      The crowd cheers for Eoin Morgan's fifty
23.4  McKay to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McKay          
23.5  McKay to Morgan, three runs, Great work by Trott saved a certain boundary
23.6  McKay to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    153/3
         (R/R:  6.38   R/R Req:  5.15)
         Andy McKay           1.0-0-9-0
         Eoin Morgan          55(53b 7X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         32(35b 2X4 1X6)   

24.1  McDonald to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
24.2  McDonald to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  McDonald to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
24.4  McDonald to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
24.5  McDonald to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andrew McDonald, deserving this punishment
24.6  McDonald to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    161/3
         (R/R:  6.44   R/R Req:  5.04)
         Andrew McDonald      7.0-0-42-1
         Shane Watson         40(41b 4X4 1X6)
         Eoin Morgan          55(53b 7X4 1X6)

Sachin Tendulkar's failure didn't deter Melbourne's progress

25.1  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
25.2  Morkel to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Morkel to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Eoin Morgan         
25.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
25.5  Morkel to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
25.6  Morkel to Watson, one run, The misfield by McDonald allows yet another run

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    165/3
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  5.08)
         Morne Morkel         5.0-0-25-1
         Eoin Morgan          57(56b 7X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         42(44b 4X4 1X6)   

26.1  McDonald to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
26.2  McDonald to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
26.3  McDonald to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  McDonald to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
26.5  McDonald to Watson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
26.6  McDonald to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    167/3
         (R/R:  6.19   R/R Req:  5.22)
         Andrew McDonald      8.0-0-44-1
         Shane Watson         44(50b 4X4 1X6)
         Eoin Morgan          57(56b 7X4 1X6)   

27.1  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
27.2  Morkel to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
27.3  Morkel to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment
27.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
27.5  Morkel to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
27.6  Morkel to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    173/3
         (R/R:  6.18   R/R Req:  5.18)
         Morne Morkel         6.0-0-31-1
         Eoin Morgan          62(61b 8X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         45(51b 4X4 1X6)   

28.1  McDonald to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.2  McDonald to Morgan, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
28.3  McDonald to Watson, FOUR, Andrew McDonald cant belive it
      Fifty for Shane Watson        
28.4  McDonald to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  McDonald to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
28.6  McDonald to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    179/3
         (R/R:  6.17   R/R Req:  5.14)
         Andrew McDonald      9.0-0-50-1
         Shane Watson         50(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Eoin Morgan          63(62b 8X4 1X6)   

29.1  McKay to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson        
29.2  McKay to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.3  McKay to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
29.4  McKay to Watson, SIX, What a wonderful player Shane Watson is
29.5  McKay to Watson, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  McKay to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson        

         End of over 30  (9 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    188/3
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  4.95)
         Andy McKay           2.0-0-17-0
         Shane Watson         56(60b 5X4 2X6)
         Eoin Morgan          65(64b 8X4 1X6)   

30.1  Broad to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
30.2  Broad to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
30.3  Broad to Morgan, wide, Stuart Broad bowling a very wayward one
30.3  Broad to Morgan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Eoin Morgan
30.4  Broad to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Broad, deserving this punishment
30.5  Broad to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson        
30.6  Broad to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           

         End of over 31  (10 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    198/3
         (R/R:  6.39   R/R Req:  4.68)
         Stuart Broad         5.0-0-37-0
         Shane Watson         56(61b 5X4 2X6)
         Eoin Morgan          74(70b 10X4 1X6)   

31.1  McDonald to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andrew McDonald, deserving this punishment
31.2  McDonald to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
31.3  McDonald to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McDonald       
31.4  McDonald to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5  McDonald to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Gillespie allows yet another run
31.6  McDonald to Watson, one run, One more to the total
      Andrew McDonaldends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 32  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    206/3
         (R/R:  6.44   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Andrew McDonald      10.0-0-58-1
         Eoin Morgan          80(73b 11X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         58(64b 5X4 2X6)   

32.1  McKay to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
32.2  McKay to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
32.3  McKay to Watson, wide, Andy McKay bowling a very wayward one
32.3  McKay to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
32.4  McKay to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andy McKay, deserving this punishment
32.5  McKay to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Eoin Morgan         
32.6  McKay to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           

         End of over 33  (10 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    216/3
         (R/R:  6.55   R/R Req:  4.18)
         Andy McKay           3.0-0-27-0
         Eoin Morgan          80(74b 11X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         67(70b 7X4 2X6)   

33.1  Morkel to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2  Morkel to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment
33.3  Morkel to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Gillespie allows yet another run
33.5  Morkel to Watson, one run, One more to the total
33.6  Morkel to Morgan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Eoin Morgan

         End of over 34  (15 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    231/3
         (R/R:  6.79   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Morne Morkel         7.0-0-46-1
         Eoin Morgan          85(76b 12X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         77(74b 8X4 2X6)   

34.1  Broad to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
34.2  Broad to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Broad to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
34.4  Broad to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
34.5  Broad to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
34.6  Broad to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    233/3
         (R/R:  6.66   R/R Req:  3.60)
         Stuart Broad         6.0-0-39-0
         Shane Watson         78(79b 8X4 2X6)
         Eoin Morgan          86(77b 12X4 1X6)   

35.1  Morkel to Morgan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 
35.3  Morkel to Morgan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
35.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson        
35.5  Morkel to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
35.6  Morkel to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    235/3
         (R/R:  6.53   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Morne Morkel         8.0-0-48-1
         Eoin Morgan          87(81b 12X4 1X6)
         Shane Watson         79(81b 8X4 2X6)   

36.1  Gillespie to Watson, one run, One more to the total
36.2  Gillespie to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan
36.3  Gillespie to Morgan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Morne Morkel

         Eoin Morgan            87 (83b 12X4 1X6)
         c. Morkel      b. Gillespie

36.4  Gillespie to Wade, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tim Paine           
36.5  Gillespie to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.6  Gillespie to Wade, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mark Gillespie, deserving this punishment

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    242/4
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  3.46)
         Mark Gillespie       7.0-0-43-2
         Matthew Wade          4(2b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         81(83b 8X4 2X6)   

37.1  Broad to Watson, one run, The misfield by Morkel allows yet another run
37.2  Broad to Wade, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Broad to Wade, one run, One more to the total
37.4  Broad to Watson, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Shane Watson           82 (85b 8X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Broad

37.5  Broad to Christian, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Broad to Christian, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    244/5
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  3.58)
         Stuart Broad         7.0-0-41-1
         Daniel Christian      0(2b)
         Matthew Wade          5(4b 1X4)   

38.1  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Defensively played by Matthew Wade
38.2  Gillespie to Wade, one run, The misfield by Franklin allows yet another run
38.3  Gillespie to Christian, one run, The misfield by Trott allows yet another run
38.4  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade was completely deceived 
38.5  Gillespie to Wade, SIX, What a wonderful player Matthew Wade is
38.6  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade was completely deceived 

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    252/5
         (R/R:  6.46   R/R Req:  3.18)
         Mark Gillespie       8.0-0-51-2
         Matthew Wade         12(9b 1X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian      1(3b)   

39.1  Broad to Christian, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.2  Broad to Christian, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
39.3  Broad to Christian, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
39.4  Broad to Christian, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Broad to Wade, one run, Great cooperation between Matthew Wade and Daniel Christian    
39.6  Broad to Christian, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Christian

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    254/5
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  3.30)
         Stuart Broad         8.0-0-43-1
         Daniel Christian      2(8b)
         Matthew Wade         13(10b 1X4 1X6)   

40.1  Gillespie to Wade, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Gillespie to Christian, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Christian
40.3  Gillespie to Christian, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
40.4  Gillespie to Christian, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gillespie      
40.5  Gillespie to Christian, one run, One more to the total
40.6  Gillespie to Wade, one run, Great cooperation between Matthew Wade and Daniel Christian    

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    257/5
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  3.33)
         Mark Gillespie       9.0-0-54-2
         Daniel Christian      3(12b)
         Matthew Wade         15(12b 1X4 1X6)   

41.1  McKay to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade was completely deceived 
41.2  McKay to Wade, no run, Defensively played by Matthew Wade
41.3  McKay to Wade, one run, The misfield by Morkel allows yet another run
41.4  McKay to Christian, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  McKay to Wade, no run, Defensively played by Matthew Wade
41.6  McKay to Wade, no run, Left alone by Matthew Wade

         End of over 42  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    259/5
         (R/R:  6.17   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Andy McKay           4.0-0-29-0
         Matthew Wade         16(17b 1X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian      4(13b)   

42.1  Gillespie to Christian, one run, The misfield by Gillespie allows yet another run
42.2  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Left alone by Matthew Wade
42.3  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade missed that one by a mile
42.4  Gillespie to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade was completely deceived 
42.5  Gillespie to Wade, one run, One more to the total
42.6  Gillespie to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Mark Gillespieends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    261/5
         (R/R:  6.07   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Mark Gillespie       10.0-0-56-2
         Daniel Christian      5(15b)
         Matthew Wade         17(21b 1X4 1X6)   

43.1  Morkel to Wade, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.2  Morkel to Christian, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Morkel to Christian, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
43.4  Morkel to Christian, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Christian and Matthew Wade        
43.5  Morkel to Wade, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
43.6  Morkel to Wade, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    267/5
         (R/R:  6.07   R/R Req:  3.33)
         Morne Morkel         9.0-0-54-1
         Matthew Wade         20(24b 1X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian      8(18b)   

44.1  Broad to Christian, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Christian
44.2  Broad to Christian, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Christian and Matthew Wade        
44.3  Broad to Wade, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.4  Broad to Christian, one run, The misfield by Morkel allows yet another run
44.5  Broad to Wade, no run, Matthew Wade missed that one by a mile
44.6  Broad to Wade, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 45  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    273/5
         (R/R:  6.07   R/R Req:  2.80)
         Stuart Broad         9.0-0-49-1
         Daniel Christian     10(21b)
         Matthew Wade         24(27b 1X4 1X6)   

45.1  Morkel to Wade, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.2  Morkel to Christian, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.3  Morkel to Christian, no run, Daniel Christian was completely deceived 
45.4  Morkel to Christian, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Christian
45.5  Morkel to Christian, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Christian
45.6  Morkel to Christian, FOUR, Morne Morkel cant belive it
      Morne Morkelends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    278/5
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  2.25)
         Morne Morkel         10.0-0-59-1
         Daniel Christian     14(26b 1X4)
         Matthew Wade         25(28b 1X4 1X6)   

46.1  Broad to Wade, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
46.2  Broad to Wade, one run, Great cooperation between Matthew Wade and Daniel Christian    
46.3  Broad to Christian, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.4  Broad to Wade, no run, Defensively played by Matthew Wade
46.5  Broad to Wade, FOUR, Stuart Broad cant belive it
46.6  Broad to Wade, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Stuart Broad ends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    284/5
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req:  1.00)
         Stuart Broad         10.0-0-55-1
         Matthew Wade         30(33b 2X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian     15(27b 1X4)   

47.1  McKay to Christian, one run, One more to the total
47.2  McKay to Wade, legbye, Matthew Wade was completely deceived 
47.3  McKay to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.4  McKay to Christian, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.5  McKay to Christian, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  McKay to Christian, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Christian and Matthew Wade        

         End of over 48  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    287/5
         (R/R:  5.98   R/R Req:  0.00)
         Andy McKay           5.0-0-31-0
         Matthew Wade         30(34b 2X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian     17(32b 1X4)   


         End of innings (48.0 overs)
         MELBOURNE RACERS    287/5 (RR:  6.00)
         Andy McKay            5.0-0-31-0
         Matthew Wade         30(34b 2X4 1X6)
         Daniel Christian     17(32b 1X4)

Shane Watson and Eoin Morgan's stand led Melbourne to title glory

MELBOURNE RACERS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
David Warner                       b. Gillespie    41    40    5    0  102.5%
Phillip Hughes                     b. Morkel       16    18    3    0   88.9%
Sachin Tendulkar    c. Amla        b. McDonald      1     3    0    0   33.3%
Eoin Morgan         c. Morkel      b. Gillespie    87    83   12    1  104.8%
Shane Watson        lbw            b. Broad        82    85    8    2   96.5%
Matthew Wade        not out                        30    34    2    1   88.2%
Daniel Christian    not out                        17    32    1    0   53.1%
Tim Bresnan          
Peter Siddle         
Dirk Nannes          
James Anderson       
 
 Total:  287/5       Overs:  48.0          Run Rate:  5.98      Extras:  13    
  
                                     -X-

WELLINGTON FALCONS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Morne Morkel         10.0      0      59      1      5.90     1      0 
Stuart Broad         10.0      0      55      1      5.50     2      0 
Grant Elliott         3.0      0      22      0      7.33     0      0 
Andrew McDonald      10.0      0      58      1      5.80     2      0 
Mark Gillespie       10.0      0      56      2      5.60     1      0 
Andy McKay            5.0      0      31      0      6.20     1      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

Total: 287/5          Overs: 48.0         Run Rate: 5.98      Extras: 13 
                                     -X-
 

MELBOURNE RACERS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
D Warner      P Hughes     ?????                                     23 (22)
D Warner      Tendulkar    ?                                          1 (3)
D Warner      E Morgan     ?????????????                             59 (59)
S Watson      E Morgan     ???????????????????????????????????      153 (135)
S Watson      M Wade       ?                                          8 (7)
Christian     M Wade       ?????????                                 43 (62)


     Fall of Wickets    23/1      24/2      83/3      236/4     244/5
                                                                          

 Total:  287/5       Overs:  48.0         Run Rate:  5.98     Extras:  13

WELLINGTON FALCONS   286/4     50.0 overs
MELBOURNE RACERS     287/5     48.0 overs
   
Melbourne Racers won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
  
[B]Man of the match:[/B] Shane Watson (Melbourne Racers)

Melbourne Racers won the series 2-0
Melbourne Racers are the Champions of Oceania Premier League

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[Dipak]

So that'd be it for the inaugural season of the Oceania Premier League. Well done Brook! All the smartness you showed in the locals auction payed off! Taking nothing away from Sartaj & Wellington though, what a great team they were, they defeated Melbourne twice, but Melbourne defeated them in the important games. Wellington's fight back after the hat-trick of loses would be remembered, what a comeback! Thanks to the other managers as well in particular Callum who helped me a lot with the auction rules and helped me framed them (my English is very poor) and all other managers as well. I enjoyed running this, I enjoyed the auctions. Season two details & Hall of Fame would be coming in a few days. Hope you all are continuing, if not then please post. Personally I'd like everyone to continue since everyone has been so awesome.

 

[Gaurav_7]

Congratulations Melbourne! Enjoyed the league though I wasn't much active. Team didn't help the cause as well. Well done Dipak!