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Round 5
Match 15

Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Knights at Basin Reserve

Pitch: Green


WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST


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Wellington Firebirds Innings

Code:
0.1  Boult to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
0.2  Boult to Watson, one run, The misfield by Mitchell allows yet another run
0.3  Boult to Boorder, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
0.4  Boult to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Boult to Watson, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance
0.6  Boult to Boorder, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson          2(4b)
         Derek de Boorder      2(2b)  

1.1  Southee to Boorder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
1.2  Southee to Boorder, no run, Derek de Boorder missed that one by a mile
1.3  Southee to Boorder, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
1.4  Southee to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
1.5  Southee to Boorder, one run, One more to the total
1.6  Southee to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  7/0
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Tim Southee          1.0-0-2-0
         Shane Watson          3(6b)
         Derek de Boorder      3(6b)  

2.1  Boult to Boorder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
2.2  Boult to Boorder, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Derek de Boorder
2.3  Boult to Boorder, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
2.4  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
2.5  Boult to Watson, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run
2.6  Boult to Boorder, three runs, Great work by Mendis saved a certain boundary

         End of over 3  (13 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 20/0
         (R/R:  6.67)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-17-0
         Shane Watson          4(8b)
         Derek de Boorder     15(10b 2X4)  

3.1  Southee to Boorder, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Southee to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
3.3  Southee to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
3.4  Southee to Boorder, one run, Great cooperation between Derek de Boorder and Shane Watson        
3.5  Southee to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
3.6  Southee to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 26/0
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Tim Southee          2.0-0-8-0
         Derek de Boorder     17(12b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          8(12b)  

4.1  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
4.2  Boult to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.3  Boult to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
4.4  Boult to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Boult to Watson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4.6  Boult to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Derek de Boorder    

         End of over 5  (11 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 37/0
         (R/R:  7.40)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-28-0
         Derek de Boorder     17(12b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         19(18b 1X4 1X6)  

5.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
5.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
5.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Derek de Boorder    
5.4  Anderson to Boorder, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
5.5  Anderson to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Anderson to Boorder, no ball, no run, Derek de Boorder missed that one by a mile
5.6  Anderson to Boorder, no run, Derek de Boorder missed that one by a mile

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 41/0
         (R/R:  6.83)
         Corey Anderson       1.0-0-4-0
         Derek de Boorder     18(14b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         21(22b 1X4 1X6)  

6.1  Southee to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
6.2  Southee to Boorder, no run, Left alone by Derek de Boorder
6.3  Southee to Boorder, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Derek de Boorder
6.4  Southee to Boorder, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.5  Southee to Boorder, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
6.6  Southee to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 49/0
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Tim Southee          3.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         22(24b 1X4 1X6)
         Derek de Boorder     25(18b 2X4 1X6)  

7.1  Anderson to Boorder, one run, The misfield by Patel allows yet another run
7.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Derek de Boorder    
7.4  Anderson to Boorder, SIX, What a wonderful player Derek de Boorder is
7.5  Anderson to Boorder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Anderson to Boorder, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 58/0
         (R/R:  7.25)
         Corey Anderson       2.0-0-13-0
         Shane Watson         23(26b 1X4 1X6)
         Derek de Boorder     33(22b 2X4 2X6)  

8.1  Southee to Boorder, no run, Left alone by Derek de Boorder
8.2  Southee to Boorder, FOUR, Tim Southee cant belive it
8.3  Southee to Boorder, no run, Derek de Boorder missed that one by a mile
8.4  Southee to Boorder, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.5  Southee to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
8.6  Southee to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        

         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 63/0
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Tim Southee          4.0-0-21-0
         Shane Watson         23(28b 1X4 1X6)
         Derek de Boorder     38(26b 3X4 2X6)  

9.1  Patel to Boorder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Patel to Boorder, no run, Defensively played by Derek de Boorder
9.3  Patel to Boorder, one run, One more to the total
9.4  Patel to Watson, no run, Axar Patel is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.5  Patel to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
9.6  Patel to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 64/0
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Axar Patel           1.0-0-1-0
         Shane Watson         23(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Derek de Boorder     39(29b 3X4 2X6)  

10.1  Grandhomme to Boorder, no run, Left alone by Derek de Boorder
10.2  Grandhomme to Boorder, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.3  Grandhomme to Boorder, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
10.4  Grandhomme to Boorder, one run, One more to the total
10.5  Grandhomme to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.6  Grandhomme to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Derek de Boorder    

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 66/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         C de Grandhomme      1.0-0-2-0
         Derek de Boorder     40(33b 3X4 2X6)
         Shane Watson         24(33b 1X4 1X6)  

11.1  Southee to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
11.2  Southee to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Southee to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
11.4  Southee to Boorder, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kane Williamson

         Derek de Boorder       40 (34b 3X4 2X6)
         c. Williamson  b. Southee

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The openers started well adding up 67 on a green pitch but Derek de Boorder was dismissed for 40

Code:
11.5  Southee to Lynn, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
11.6  Southee to Lynn, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Lynn and Shane Watson        

         End of over 12  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 70/1
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Tim Southee          5.0-0-25-1
         Shane Watson         25(36b 1X4 1X6)
         Chris Lynn            3(2b)  

12.1  Patel to Lynn, no run, Defensively played by Chris Lynn
12.2  Patel to Lynn, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.3  Patel to Lynn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
12.4  Patel to Lynn, one run, One more to the total
12.5  Patel to Watson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shane Watson
12.6  Patel to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 77/1
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Axar Patel           2.0-0-8-0
         Shane Watson         31(38b 1X4 2X6)
         Chris Lynn            4(6b)  

13.1  Southee to Lynn, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Lynn cant belive it

         Chris Lynn             4 (7b)
         b. Southee

13.2  Southee to Elliot, no run, Left alone by Grant Elliot
13.3  Southee to Elliot, no run, Defensively played by Grant Elliot
13.4  Southee to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and Shane Watson        
13.5  Southee to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
13.6  Southee to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 81/2
         (R/R:  5.79)
         Tim Southee          6.0-0-29-2
         Grant Elliot          1(3b)
         Shane Watson         34(40b 1X4 2X6)  

14.1  Boult to Watson, one run, Dropped! Southee made a big mess of that simple chance
14.2  Boult to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
14.3  Boult to Elliot, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sean Solia

         Grant Elliot           1 (5b)
         c. Solia       b. Boult

14.4  Boult to Flynn, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Flynn and Shane Watson        
14.5  Boult to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
14.6  Boult to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 83/3
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-30-1
         Shane Watson         35(43b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn          1(1b)  

15.1  Patel to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn missed that one by a mile
15.2  Patel to Flynn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
15.3  Patel to Flynn, no run, Axar Patel is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.4  Patel to Flynn, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Flynn
15.5  Patel to Flynn, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
15.6  Patel to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 84/3
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Axar Patel           3.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson         35(44b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn          2(6b)  

16.1  Southee to Flynn, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Southee to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Southee to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.4  Southee to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn was completely deceived 
16.5  Southee to Flynn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
16.6  Southee to Flynn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 88/3
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Tim Southee          7.0-0-33-2
         Daniel Flynn          3(10b)
         Shane Watson         38(46b 1X4 2X6)  

17.1  Boult to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
17.2  Boult to Watson, two runs, Overthrow by Grandhomme instead of 1 they get 2
17.3  Boult to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Flynn        
17.4  Boult to Flynn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Boult to Flynn, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
17.6  Boult to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 92/3
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-34-1
         Shane Watson         41(50b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn          4(12b)  

18.1  Grandhomme to Flynn, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.2  Grandhomme to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Flynn        
18.3  Grandhomme to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn was completely deceived 
18.4  Grandhomme to Flynn, FOUR, C de Grandhomme cant belive it
18.5  Grandhomme to Flynn, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Grandhomme to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 19  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 99/3
         (R/R:  5.21)
         C de Grandhomme      2.0-0-8-0
         Shane Watson         42(52b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn          9(16b 1X4)  

19.1  Patel to Flynn, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Patel to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.3  Patel to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.4  Patel to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
19.5  Patel to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
19.6  Patel to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS103/3
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Axar Patel           4.0-0-13-0
         Daniel Flynn         10(17b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         45(57b 1X4 2X6)  

20.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
20.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
20.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
20.4  Anderson to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Daniel Flynn        
20.5  Anderson to Flynn, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS105/3
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Corey Anderson       3.0-0-15-0
         Shane Watson         46(62b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn         11(18b 1X4)  

21.1  Patel to Flynn, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Daniel Flynn
21.2  Patel to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn missed that one by a mile
21.3  Patel to Flynn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4  Patel to Flynn, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
21.4  Patel to Flynn, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
21.5  Patel to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
21.6  Patel to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS111/3
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Axar Patel           5.0-0-19-0
         Shane Watson         46(64b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn         16(22b 2X4)  

22.1  Boult to Flynn, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Boult to Flynn, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Flynn
22.3  Boult to Flynn, two runs, Overthrow by Southee instead of 1 they get 2
22.4  Boult to Flynn, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Flynn and Shane Watson        
22.5  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
22.6  Boult to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 23  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS117/3
         (R/R:  5.09)
         Trent Boult          6.0-0-40-1
         Daniel Flynn         19(26b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         49(66b 1X4 2X6)  

23.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
23.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
23.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
23.4  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
23.5  Anderson to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
      The crowd cheers for Shane Watson's fifty

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS118/3
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Corey Anderson       4.0-0-16-0
         Daniel Flynn         19(26b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         50(72b 1X4 2X6)  

24.1  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
24.2  Boult to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.3  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
24.4  Boult to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
24.5  Boult to Watson, one run, One more to the total
24.6  Boult to Flynn, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS120/3
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Trent Boult          7.0-0-42-1
         Shane Watson         51(77b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn         20(27b 2X4)  

25.1  Mitchell to Flynn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
25.2  Mitchell to Flynn, one run, The misfield by Southee allows yet another run
25.3  Mitchell to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.4  Mitchell to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Mitchell to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
25.6  Mitchell to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS121/3
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Daryl Mitchell       1.0-0-1-0
         Shane Watson         51(81b 1X4 2X6)
         Daniel Flynn         21(29b 2X4)  

26.1  Grandhomme to Flynn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Grandhomme to Flynn, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Flynn and Shane Watson        
26.3  Grandhomme to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
26.4  Grandhomme to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
26.5  Grandhomme to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Grandhomme to Watson, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Shane Watson           53 (85b 1X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Grandhomme

Shane Watson.jpg
Shane Watson got out for 53 as the wickets kept falling for the Firebirds

Code:
         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS124/4
         (R/R:  4.59)
         C de Grandhomme      3.0-0-11-1
         James Faulkner        0(0b)
         Daniel Flynn         22(31b 2X4)  

27.1  Anderson to Flynn, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Flynn cant belive it

         Daniel Flynn           22 (32b 2X4)
         b. Anderson

27.2  Anderson to Ronchi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson      
27.3  Anderson to Ronchi, no run, Luke Ronchi was completely deceived 
27.4  Anderson to Ronchi, OUT, Sean Solia takes an easy catch to dismiss Luke Ronchi, out for a duck

         Luke Ronchi            0 (3b)
         c. Solia       b. Anderson

27.5  Anderson to Craig, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
27.6  Anderson to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS125/6
         (R/R:  4.46)
         Corey Anderson       5.0-0-16-2
         James Faulkner        0(1b)
         Mark Craig            0(1b)  

28.1  Patel to Craig, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW, Quack Quack!

         Mark Craig             0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Patel

28.2  Patel to Kuggeleijn, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run
28.3  Patel to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Patel to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.5  Patel to Kuggeleijn, no run, Defensively played by Scott Kuggeleijn
28.6  Patel to Kuggeleijn, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kusal Mendis

         Scott Kuggeleijn       1 (3b)
         c. Mendis      b. Patel


         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS127/8
         (R/R:  4.38)
         Axar Patel           6.0-0-21-2
         Michael Bates         0(0b)
         James Faulkner        1(3b)  

29.1  Mitchell to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.2  Mitchell to Bates, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Bates and James Faulkner      
29.3  Mitchell to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
29.4  Mitchell to Faulkner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mitchell      
29.5  Mitchell to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run
29.6  Mitchell to Bates, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS130/8
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Daryl Mitchell       2.0-0-4-0
         Michael Bates         1(2b)
         James Faulkner        3(7b)  

30.1  Anderson to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
30.2  Anderson to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
30.3  Anderson to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
30.4  Anderson to Faulkner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.5  Anderson to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Anderson to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS131/8
         (R/R:  4.23)
         Corey Anderson       6.0-0-17-2
         Michael Bates         1(3b)
         James Faulkner        4(12b)  

31.1  Patel to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.2  Patel to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Patel to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Patel to Bates, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Patel to Bates, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Patel to Bates, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS133/8
         (R/R:  4.16)
         Axar Patel           7.0-0-23-2
         James Faulkner        5(13b)
         Michael Bates         2(8b)  

32.1  Southee to Bates, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Bates and James Faulkner      
32.2  Southee to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
32.3  Southee to Faulkner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
32.4  Southee to Faulkner, three runs, Great work by Anderson saved a certain boundary
32.5  Southee to Bates, no ball, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile
32.5  Southee to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile
32.6  Southee to Bates, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      

         End of over 33  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS141/8
         (R/R:  4.27)
         Tim Southee          8.0-0-41-2
         James Faulkner       10(16b)
         Michael Bates         4(11b)  

33.1  Patel to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Patel to Bates, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      
33.3  Patel to Faulkner, one run, Great cooperation between James Faulkner and Michael Bates      
33.4  Patel to Bates, no run, Michael Bates was completely deceived 
33.5  Patel to Bates, no run, Defensively played by Michael Bates
33.6  Patel to Bates, no run, Defensively played by Michael Bates

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS143/8
         (R/R:  4.21)
         Axar Patel           8.0-0-25-2
         Michael Bates         5(16b)
         James Faulkner       11(17b)  

34.1  Boult to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
34.2  Boult to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
34.3  Boult to Faulkner, two runs, 
34.4  Boult to Faulkner, one run, Great cooperation between James Faulkner and Michael Bates      
34.5  Boult to Bates, no run, Left alone by Michael Bates
34.6  Boult to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS146/8
         (R/R:  4.17)
         Trent Boult          8.0-0-45-1
         Michael Bates         5(18b)
         James Faulkner       14(21b)  

35.1  Southee to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
35.2  Southee to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
35.3  Southee to Bates, no run, Michael Bates was completely deceived 
35.4  Southee to Bates, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Southee to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Southee to Faulkner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS148/8
         (R/R:  4.11)
         Tim Southee          9.0-0-43-2
         James Faulkner       15(25b)
         Michael Bates         6(20b)  

36.1  Boult to Bates, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      
36.2  Boult to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Boult to Faulkner, no run, Defensively played by James Faulkner
36.4  Boult to Faulkner, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  Boult to Bates, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.6  Boult to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS152/8
         (R/R:  4.11)
         Trent Boult          9.0-0-48-1
         Michael Bates         8(22b)
         James Faulkner       16(29b)  

37.1  Southee to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
37.2  Southee to Bates, one run, The misfield by Rossouw allows yet another run
37.3  Southee to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4  Southee to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
37.5  Southee to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile
37.6  Southee to Bates, one run, Dropped! Williamson made a big mess of that simple chance
      The end to a good spell from Tim Southee

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS156/8
         (R/R:  4.11)
         Tim Southee          10.0-0-47-2
         James Faulkner       18(32b)
         Michael Bates        10(25b)  

38.1  Grandhomme to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Grandhomme to Bates, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
38.3  Grandhomme to Bates, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      
38.4  Grandhomme to Faulkner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
38.5  Grandhomme to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
38.6  Grandhomme to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS162/8
         (R/R:  4.15)
         C de Grandhomme      4.0-0-17-1
         Michael Bates        13(29b)
         James Faulkner       21(34b)  

39.1  Mitchell to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
39.2  Mitchell to Bates, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Bates
39.3  Mitchell to Faulkner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.4  Mitchell to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
39.5  Mitchell to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
39.6  Mitchell to Bates, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS165/8
         (R/R:  4.13)
         Daryl Mitchell       3.0-0-6-0
         Michael Bates        13(31b)
         James Faulkner       23(38b)  

40.1  Grandhomme to Faulkner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
40.1  Grandhomme to Faulkner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme    
40.2  Grandhomme to Faulkner, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme    
40.2  Grandhomme to Faulkner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme    
40.3  Grandhomme to Faulkner, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on C de Grandhomme, giving that a wide
40.3  Grandhomme to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Grandhomme to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
40.5  Grandhomme to Bates, one run, One more to the total
40.6  Grandhomme to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS170/8
         (R/R:  4.15)
         C de Grandhomme      5.0-0-22-1
         James Faulkner       24(45b)
         Michael Bates        14(32b)  

41.1  Patel to Bates, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.2  Patel to Faulkner, no run, Axar Patel is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.3  Patel to Faulkner, no run, Axar Patel is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.4  Patel to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Patel to Bates, one run, One more to the total
41.6  Patel to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS175/8
         (R/R:  4.17)
         Axar Patel           9.0-0-30-2
         James Faulkner       25(49b)
         Michael Bates        18(34b)  

42.1  Boult to Bates, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.2  Boult to Bates, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Cachopa

         Michael Bates          18 (36b)
         c. Cachopa     b. Boult

42.3  Boult to Bennett, one run, Great cooperation between Hamish Bennett and James Faulkner      
42.4  Boult to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Mitchell allows yet another run
42.5  Boult to Bennett, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Axar Patel

         Hamish Bennett         1 (2b)
         run out (Patel)


         End of innings (42.5 overs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS177/10 (RR:  4.13)
         Trent Boult           9.5-0-50-2
         James Faulkner       26(50b)

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All the Knights bowlers were superb, but Corey Anderson was the best as he picked up 2 wickets for just 17 runs as the Firebirds were dismissed for just 177

Code:
WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Shane Watson        lbw            b. Grandhomme   53    85    1    2   62.4%
Derek de Boorder    c. Williamson  b. Southee      40    34    3    2  117.6%
Chris Lynn                         b. Southee       4     7    0    0   57.1%
Grant Elliot        c. Solia       b. Boult         1     5    0    0   20.0%
Daniel Flynn                       b. Anderson     22    32    2    0   68.8%
James Faulkner      not out                        26    50    0    0   52.0%
Luke Ronchi         c. Solia       b. Anderson      0     3    0    0    0.0%
Mark Craig          lbw            b. Patel         0     2    0    0    0.0%
Scott Kuggeleijn    c. Mendis      b. Patel         1     3    0    0   33.3%
Michael Bates       c. Cachopa     b. Boult        18    36    0    0   50.0%
Hamish Bennett      run out (Patel)                 1     2    0    0   50.0%

 Total:  177/10      Overs:  42.5          Run Rate:  3.54      Extras:  11    
                                     -X-

NORTHERN KNIGHTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Trent Boult           9.5      0      50      2      5.08     0      0 
Tim Southee          10.0      0      47      2      4.70     0      1 
Corey Anderson        6.0      0      17      2      2.83     0      1 
Axar Patel            9.0      0      30      2      3.33     0      1 
C de Grandhomme       5.0      0      22      1      4.40     2      1 
Daryl Mitchell        3.0      0       6      0      2.00     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0 

Total: 177/10         Overs: 42.5         Run Rate: 3.54      Extras: 11 
                                     -X-


WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Watson      D Boorder    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ             67 (70)
S Watson      C Lynn       þþþþ                                      10 (9)
S Watson      G Elliot     þþ                                         5 (8)
S Watson      D Flynn      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        42 (75)
J Faulkner    D Flynn                                                 0 (1)
J Faulkner    L Ronchi                                                0 (3)
J Faulkner    M Craig      þ                                          1 (3)
J Faulkner    Kuggeleijn   þ                                          2 (5)
J Faulkner    M Bates      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     48 (80)
J Faulkner    H Bennett    þ                                          2 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    67/1      77/2      82/3      124/4     124/5
                        124/6     125/7     127/8     175/9     177/10    

 Total:  177/10      Overs:  42.5         Run Rate:  3.54     Extras:  11

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Northern Knights Innings

Code:
0.1  Bennett to Anderson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.2  Bennett to Anderson, FOUR, Hamish Bennett cant belive it
0.3  Bennett to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
0.4  Bennett to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Bennett to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
0.6  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS      5/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  3.53)
         Hamish Bennett       1.0-0-5-0
         Kane Williamson       0(2b)
         Corey Anderson        5(4b 1X4)  

1.1  Faulkner to Anderson, one run, Great cooperation between Corey Anderson and Kane Williamson    
1.2  Faulkner to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.3  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
1.4  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Faulkner to Anderson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Corey Anderson
1.6  Faulkner to Anderson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Scott Kuggeleijn

         Corey Anderson         10 (7b 2X4)
         c. Kuggeleijn  b. Faulkner


         End of over 2  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     13/1
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  3.44)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-8-1
         Rilee Rossouw         0(0b)
         Kane Williamson       3(5b)  

2.1  Elliot to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
2.2  Elliot to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
2.3  Elliot to Rossouw, FOUR, Grant Elliot cant belive it
2.4  Elliot to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
2.5  Elliot to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
2.6  Elliot to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Elliot        

         End of over 3  (10 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     23/1
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  3.30)
         Grant Elliot         1.0-0-10-0
         Kane Williamson       8(9b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw         5(2b 1X4)  

3.1  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 
3.3  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
3.4  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw
3.5  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     23/1
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  3.37)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     1.0-0-0-0
         Rilee Rossouw         5(8b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson       8(9b 1X4)  

4.1  Watson to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Watson to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
4.3  Watson to Rossouw, three runs, Great work by Bennett saved a certain boundary
4.4  Watson to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
4.5  Watson to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Craig allows yet another run
4.6  Watson to Rossouw, one run, Dropped! Craig made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     29/1
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  3.31)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-6-0
         Kane Williamson      10(12b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw         9(11b 1X4)  

5.1  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, Great cooperation between Rilee Rossouw and Kane Williamson    
5.2  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Ronchi allows yet another run
5.3  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
5.5  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
5.6  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     32/1
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  3.32)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     2.0-1-3-0
         Kane Williamson      11(15b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        11(14b 1X4)  

6.1  Bennett to Rossouw, two runs, Overthrow by Watson instead of 1 they get 2
6.2  Bennett to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw
6.3  Bennett to Rossouw, no ball, no run, Rilee Rossouw missed that one by a mile
6.3  Bennett to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw missed that one by a mile
6.4  Bennett to Rossouw, one run, Great cooperation between Rilee Rossouw and Kane Williamson    
6.5  Bennett to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
6.6  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     40/1
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  3.21)
         Hamish Bennett       2.0-0-13-0
         Kane Williamson      15(17b 2X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        14(18b 1X4)  

7.1  Watson to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
7.2  Watson to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 
7.3  Watson to Rossouw, three runs, Great work by Bates saved a certain boundary
7.4  Watson to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
7.5  Watson to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Watson to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson

         End of over 8  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     43/1
         (R/R:  5.38   R/R Req:  3.21)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-9-0
         Kane Williamson      15(20b 2X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        17(21b 1X4)  

8.1  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, One more to the total
8.2  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
8.3  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, One more to the total
8.4  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Rilee Rossouw      
8.5  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Rilee Rossouw
8.6  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 9  (11 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     54/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  3.02)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     3.0-1-14-0
         Kane Williamson      17(22b 2X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        26(25b 2X4)  

9.1  Bates to Rossouw, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
9.2  Bates to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw
9.3  Bates to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 
9.4  Bates to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw
9.5  Bates to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bates          
9.6  Bates to Rossouw, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     57/1
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  3.03)
         Michael Bates        1.0-0-3-0
         Kane Williamson      17(22b 2X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        29(31b 2X4)  

10.1  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 
10.2  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run
10.3  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
10.4  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
10.5  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     59/1
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  3.05)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     4.0-1-16-0
         Rilee Rossouw        30(35b 2X4)
         Kane Williamson      18(24b 2X4)  

11.1  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
11.2  Bennett to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run
11.3  Bennett to Rossouw, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11.4  Bennett to Rossouw, one run, The misfield by Boorder allows yet another run
11.5  Bennett to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  Bennett to Rossouw, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 12  (11 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     70/1
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  2.84)
         Hamish Bennett       3.0-0-24-0
         Rilee Rossouw        39(38b 2X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      20(27b 2X4)  

12.1  Bates to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
12.2  Bates to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
12.3  Bates to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
12.4  Bates to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
12.5  Bates to Rossouw, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Bates to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Rilee Rossouw      

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     77/1
         (R/R:  5.92   R/R Req:  2.73)
         Michael Bates        2.0-0-10-0
         Rilee Rossouw        40(39b 2X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      26(32b 3X4)  

13.1  Watson to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
13.2  Watson to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
13.3  Watson to Rossouw, one run, Great cooperation between Rilee Rossouw and Kane Williamson    
13.4  Watson to Williamson, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
13.5  Watson to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 
13.6  Watson to Rossouw, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     86/1
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  2.56)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-17-0
         Rilee Rossouw        47(42b 2X4 2X6)
         Kane Williamson      27(35b 3X4)  

14.1  Craig to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
14.2  Craig to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rilee Rossouw      
14.3  Craig to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw missed that one by a mile
14.4  Craig to Rossouw, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Rilee Rossouw
      Fifty for Rilee Rossouw      
14.5  Craig to Rossouw, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mark Craig, deserving this punishment
14.6  Craig to Rossouw, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 15  (12 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     98/1
         (R/R:  6.53   R/R Req:  2.29)
         Mark Craig           1.0-0-11-0
         Kane Williamson      28(37b 3X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        57(46b 3X4 3X6)  

15.1  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.2  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, FOUR, Scott Kuggeleijn cant belive it
15.4  Kuggeleijn to Rossouw, one run, Great cooperation between Rilee Rossouw and Kane Williamson    
15.5  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
15.6  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    103/1
         (R/R:  6.44   R/R Req:  2.21)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     5.0-1-21-0
         Kane Williamson      28(39b 3X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        62(50b 4X4 3X6)  

16.1  Craig to Rossouw, OUT, Daniel Flynn takes an easy catch to dismiss Rilee Rossouw

         Rilee Rossouw          62 (51b 4X4 3X6)
         c. Flynn       b. Craig

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Rilee Rossouw scored a quick 62 from 51 and the Knights were in dominating position

Code:
16.2  Craig to Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
16.3  Craig to Williamson, no run, Mark Craig is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.4  Craig to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
16.5  Craig to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
16.6  Craig to Williamson, FOUR, Mark Craig cant belive it

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    108/2
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  2.12)
         Mark Craig           2.0-0-16-1
         Kane Williamson      32(43b 4X4)
         Kusal Mendis          1(1b)  

17.1  Bennett to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Bennett to Mendis, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Kusal Mendis           1 (3b)
         lbw            b. Bennett

17.3  Bennett to Solia, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Ronchi, out for a duck

         Sean Solia             0 (1b)
         c. Ronchi      b. Bennett

17.4  Bennett to Mitchell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Bennett to Mitchell, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Luke Ronchi, Quack Quack!

         Daryl Mitchell         0 (2b)
         c. Ronchi      b. Bennett

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Hamish Bennett bowled one of the best spells picking up 3 wickets in just an over reducing the Knights to 108 for 5

Code:
17.6  Bennett to Cachopa, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    108/5
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  2.19)
         Hamish Bennett       4.0-0-24-3
         Brad Cachopa          0(1b)
         Kane Williamson      32(43b 4X4)  

18.1  Elliot to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Brad Cachopa        
18.2  Elliot to Cachopa, no run, Brad Cachopa missed that one by a mile
18.3  Elliot to Cachopa, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Cachopa cant belive it, Quack Quack!

         Brad Cachopa           0 (3b)
         b. Elliot

18.4  Elliot to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Elliot        
18.5  Elliot to Grandhomme, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.6  Elliot to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    113/6
         (R/R:  5.95   R/R Req:  2.10)
         Grant Elliot         2.0-0-15-1
         C de Grandhomme       3(2b)
         Kane Williamson      34(45b 4X4)  

19.1  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
19.2  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
19.3  Bennett to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, C de Grandhomme missed that one by a mile
19.5  Bennett to Grandhomme, two runs, Overthrow by Flynn instead of 1 they get 2
19.6  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    116/6
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  2.07)
         Hamish Bennett       5.0-1-27-3
         C de Grandhomme       5(5b)
         Kane Williamson      35(48b 4X4)  

20.1  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, legbye, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
20.2  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
20.3  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by C de Grandhomme    
20.4  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, Great cooperation between C de Grandhomme and Kane Williamson    
20.5  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    120/6
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     6.0-1-24-0
         Kane Williamson      36(52b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme       7(7b)  

21.1  Bennett to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.2  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
21.3  Bennett to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
21.4  Bennett to Williamson, legbye, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
21.5  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, C de Grandhomme was completely deceived 
21.6  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, Left alone by C de Grandhomme

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    122/6
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Hamish Bennett       6.0-1-28-3
         C de Grandhomme       8(10b)
         Kane Williamson      36(55b 4X4)  

22.1  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
22.2  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Lynn allows yet another run
22.3  Faulkner to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Craig allows yet another run
22.4  Faulkner to Williamson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner      
22.5  Faulkner to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Craig allows yet another run
22.6  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    126/6
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  1.93)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-11-1
         Kane Williamson      37(59b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      10(12b)  

23.1  Bates to Grandhomme, no run, C de Grandhomme was completely deceived 
23.2  Bates to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.3  Bates to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.4  Bates to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
23.5  Bates to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
23.6  Bates to Williamson, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
23.6  Bates to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        

         End of over 24  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    128/6
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  1.92)
         Michael Bates        3.0-0-12-0
         Kane Williamson      37(63b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      11(14b)  

24.1  Watson to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Kuggeleijn allows yet another run
24.2  Watson to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
24.3  Watson to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by C de Grandhomme    
24.4  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
24.5  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
24.6  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, Left alone by C de Grandhomme

         End of over 25  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    130/6
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  1.92)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-19-0
         C de Grandhomme      12(18b)
         Kane Williamson      38(65b 4X4)  

25.1  Bates to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
25.2  Bates to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and C de Grandhomme    
25.3  Bates to Grandhomme, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
25.4  Bates to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Bates to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Luke Ronchi        
25.6  Bates to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    132/6
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  1.92)
         Michael Bates        4.0-0-14-0
         Kane Williamson      39(70b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      13(19b)  

26.1  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.2  Faulkner to Grandhomme, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
26.3  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
26.4  Faulkner to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
26.5  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
26.6  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    134/6
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req:  1.91)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-13-1
         C de Grandhomme      14(22b)
         Kane Williamson      40(73b 4X4)  

27.1  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and C de Grandhomme    
27.2  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
27.3  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, Great cooperation between C de Grandhomme and Kane Williamson    
27.4  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
27.5  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
27.6  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    136/6
         (R/R:  4.86   R/R Req:  1.91)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     7.0-1-26-0
         Kane Williamson      41(77b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      15(24b)  

28.1  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
28.2  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, Left alone by C de Grandhomme
28.3  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Bennett to Grandhomme, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5  Bennett to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
28.6  Bennett to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    137/6
         (R/R:  4.72   R/R Req:  1.95)
         Hamish Bennett       7.0-1-29-3
         Kane Williamson      41(78b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      16(29b)  

29.1  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, Great cooperation between C de Grandhomme and Kane Williamson    
29.2  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.3  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Craig allows yet another run
29.4  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Boorder allows yet another run
29.5  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
29.6  Kuggeleijn to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    140/6
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  1.90)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     8.0-1-29-0
         Kane Williamson      42(82b 4X4)
         C de Grandhomme      18(31b)  

30.1  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, C de Grandhomme was completely deceived 
30.2  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  Faulkner to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
30.5  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, C de Grandhomme missed that one by a mile
30.6  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 31  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    142/6
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  1.89)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-15-1
         C de Grandhomme      19(36b)
         Kane Williamson      43(83b 4X4)  

31.1  Watson to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson        
31.2  Watson to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
31.3  Watson to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.6  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, Defensively played by C de Grandhomme

         End of over 32  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    143/6
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  1.94)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-20-0
         C de Grandhomme      19(39b)
         Kane Williamson      44(86b 4X4)  

32.1  Faulkner to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, Defensively played by C de Grandhomme
32.3  Faulkner to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner      
32.4  Faulkner to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Elliot allows yet another run
32.5  Faulkner to Williamson, two runs, Overthrow by Ronchi instead of 1 they get 2
32.6  Faulkner to Williamson, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Kane Williamson        47 (89b 4X4)
         lbw            b. Faulkner

Kane Williamson.jpg
Kane Williamson looked very calm at the crease scoring 47 but his wicket pushed the Knights into a pressure situation as they still needed 31 runs more with just 3 wickets in hand

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         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    147/7
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  1.82)
         James Faulkner       5.0-0-19-2
         Axar Patel            0(0b)
         C de Grandhomme      20(42b)  

33.1  Bates to Grandhomme, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.2  Bates to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Bates to Grandhomme, legbye, C de Grandhomme missed that one by a mile
33.4  Bates to Patel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bates          
33.5  Bates to Patel, no ball, no run, Left alone by Axar Patel
33.5  Bates to Patel, no run, Left alone by Axar Patel
33.6  Bates to Patel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    149/7
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  1.81)
         Michael Bates        5.0-0-15-0
         Axar Patel            0(3b)
         C de Grandhomme      20(45b)  

34.1  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.2  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, one run, Great cooperation between C de Grandhomme and Axar Patel          
34.3  Kuggeleijn to Patel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Kuggeleijn to Patel, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
34.6  Kuggeleijn to Grandhomme, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    156/7
         (R/R:  4.46   R/R Req:  1.47)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     9.0-1-36-0
         Axar Patel            1(5b)
         C de Grandhomme      26(49b)  

35.1  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Watson to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Watson to Grandhomme, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         C de Grandhomme        26 (53b)
         lbw            b. Watson

35.5  Watson to Boult, one run, That is very well run by Axar Patel          
35.6  Watson to Patel, no run, Axar Patel missed that one by a mile

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    157/8
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  1.50)
         Shane Watson         6.0-0-21-1
         Axar Patel            1(6b)
         Trent Boult           1(1b)  

36.1  Faulkner to Boult, one run, Great cooperation between Trent Boult and Axar Patel          
36.2  Faulkner to Patel, no run, Defensively played by Axar Patel
36.3  Faulkner to Patel, one run, Great cooperation between Axar Patel and Trent Boult        
36.4  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
36.5  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
36.6  Faulkner to Boult, one run, Great cooperation between Trent Boult and Axar Patel          

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    160/8
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  1.38)
         James Faulkner       6.0-0-22-2
         Axar Patel            2(8b)
         Trent Boult           3(5b)  

37.1  Kuggeleijn to Boult, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
37.2  Kuggeleijn to Boult, one run, That is very well run by Axar Patel          
37.3  Kuggeleijn to Patel, no run, Axar Patel missed that one by a mile
37.4  Kuggeleijn to Patel, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.5  Kuggeleijn to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Kuggeleijn to Boult, no run, Left alone by Trent Boult
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Scott Kuggeleijn

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    162/8
         (R/R:  4.26   R/R Req:  1.33)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     10.0-1-38-0
         Trent Boult           4(9b)
         Axar Patel            3(10b)  

38.1  Faulkner to Patel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Faulkner to Patel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3  Faulkner to Patel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Faulkner to Patel, one run, Great cooperation between Axar Patel and Trent Boult        
38.5  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Left alone by Trent Boult
38.6  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    163/8
         (R/R:  4.18   R/R Req:  1.36)
         James Faulkner       7.0-0-23-2
         Trent Boult           4(11b)
         Axar Patel            4(14b)  

39.1  Bates to Patel, one run, One more to the total
39.2  Bates to Boult, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bates          
39.3  Bates to Boult, one run, That is very well run by Axar Patel          
39.4  Bates to Patel, one run, Great cooperation between Axar Patel and Trent Boult        
39.5  Bates to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
39.6  Bates to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    166/8
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  1.20)
         Michael Bates        6.0-0-18-0
         Trent Boult           5(15b)
         Axar Patel            6(16b)  

40.1  Watson to Patel, one run, That is very well run by Trent Boult        
40.2  Watson to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
40.3  Watson to Boult, no run, Trent Boult missed that one by a mile
40.4  Watson to Boult, no run, Trent Boult was completely deceived 
40.5  Watson to Boult, one run, The misfield by Bennett allows yet another run
40.6  Watson to Patel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    168/8
         (R/R:  4.10   R/R Req:  1.11)
         Shane Watson         7.0-0-23-1
         Axar Patel            7(18b)
         Trent Boult           6(19b)  

41.1  Bennett to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.2  Bennett to Boult, no ball, one run, One more to the total
41.2  Bennett to Boult, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Bennett to Patel, one run, That is very well run by Trent Boult        
41.4  Bennett to Boult, no ball, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Bennett to Boult, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.5  Bennett to Patel, no run, Axar Patel was completely deceived 
41.6  Bennett to Patel, no run, Left alone by Axar Patel

         End of over 42  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    173/8
         (R/R:  4.12   R/R Req:  0.63)
         Hamish Bennett       8.0-1-33-3
         Axar Patel            8(21b)
         Trent Boult           7(22b)  

42.1  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Defensively played by Trent Boult
42.2  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Left alone by Trent Boult
42.4  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.5  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Left alone by Trent Boult
42.6  Faulkner to Boult, no run, Left alone by Trent Boult

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    173/8
         (R/R:  4.02   R/R Req:  0.71)
         James Faulkner       8.0-0-23-2
         Trent Boult           7(28b)
         Axar Patel            8(21b)  

43.1  Craig to Patel, no run, Mark Craig is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.2  Craig to Patel, no run, Mark Craig is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.3  Craig to Patel, no run, Axar Patel missed that one by a mile
43.4  Craig to Patel, no run, Defensively played by Axar Patel
43.5  Craig to Patel, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Craig to Boult, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    176/8
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  0.33)
         Mark Craig           3.0-0-18-1
         Trent Boult           9(29b)
         Axar Patel            8(26b)  

44.1  Watson to Patel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.2  Watson to Patel, no run, Axar Patel missed that one by a mile
44.3  Watson to Patel, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.4  Watson to Boult, OUT, James Faulkner takes an easy catch to dismiss Trent Boult

         Trent Boult            9 (30b)
         c. Faulkner    b. Watson

44.5  Watson to Southee, no run, Defensively played by Tim Southee
44.6  Watson to Southee, one run, Great cooperation between Tim Southee and Axar Patel          

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    178/9
         (R/R:  3.96   R/R Req:  0.00)
         Shane Watson         8.0-0-25-2
         Axar Patel            9(29b)
         Tim Southee           1(2b)  


         End of innings (45.0 overs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    178/9 (RR:  3.98)
         Shane Watson          8.0-0-25-2
         Axar Patel            9(29b)
         Tim Southee           1(2b)  




Thats the end of the match
Thats was a close one, but in the end the Northern Knights tail batted quite responsibly
177 was never a large enough total to defend
Thats all the cricket for now

Colin de Grandhomme.jpg
Colin de Grandhomme added 26 before he was dismissed but in the end it was Axar Patel and Trent Boult's clever batting which led them to the victory with just 1 wicket in hand

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NORTHERN KNIGHTS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Corey Anderson      c. Kuggeleijn  b. Faulkner     10     7    2    0  142.9%
Kane Williamson     lbw            b. Faulkner     47    89    4    0   52.8%
Rilee Rossouw       c. Flynn       b. Craig        62    51    4    3  121.6%
Kusal Mendis        lbw            b. Bennett       1     3    0    0   33.3%
Sean Solia          c. Ronchi      b. Bennett       0     1    0    0    0.0%
Daryl Mitchell      c. Ronchi      b. Bennett       0     2    0    0    0.0%
Brad Cachopa                       b. Elliot        0     3    0    0    0.0%
C de Grandhomme     lbw            b. Watson       26    53    0    0   49.1%
Axar Patel          not out                         9    29    0    0   31.0%
Trent Boult         c. Faulkner    b. Watson        9    30    0    0   30.0%
Tim Southee         not out                         1     2    0    0   50.0%

 Total:  178/9       Overs:  45.0          Run Rate:  3.96      Extras:  13    
                                     -X-

WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Hamish Bennett        8.0      1      33      3      4.13     0      3 
James Faulkner        8.0      1      23      2      2.88     0      0 
Grant Elliot          2.0      0      15      1      7.50     0      0 
Scott Kuggeleijn     10.0      1      38      0      3.80     0      0 
Shane Watson          8.0      0      25      2      3.13     0      0 
Michael Bates         6.0      0      18      0      3.00     0      2 
Mark Craig            3.0      0      18      1      6.00     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 0      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0 

Total: 178/9          Overs: 45.0         Run Rate: 3.96      Extras: 13 
                                     -X-


NORTHERN KNIGHTS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Anderson    Williamson   þþþþþ                                     13 (12)
R Rossouw     Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       90 (85)
K Mendis      Williamson   þ                                          5 (7)
S Solia       Williamson                                              0 (1)
D Mitchell    Williamson                                              0 (2)
B Cachopa     Williamson   þ                                          1 (4)
Grandhomme    Williamson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            38 (87)
Grandhomme    A Patel      þþþ                                        9 (16)
T Boult       A Patel      þþþþþþþþ                                  21 (54)
T Southee     A Patel      þ                                          1 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    13/1      103/2     108/3     108/4     108/5
                        109/6     147/7     156/8     177/9              

 Total:  178/9       Overs:  45.0         Run Rate:  3.96     Extras:  13

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WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 177       42.5 overs
NORTHERN KNIGHTS     178/9     45.0 overs
   
Northern Knights won by 1 wickets
Man of the match: Rilee Rossouw
 
Finally Ben Stokes performed!
 
Wow. What a close match ! Batting let us down again, but bowlers were good. We could have won, but tough luck.
 
Ford Trophy.jpg

Line-ups for Round 6

Central Stags
vs Otago Volts at McLean Park, Napier(Flat)
Central Stags- Tom Bruce, Stephen Murdoch, Manish Pandey, Sam Billings, Pat Cummins
Otago Volts- Ben Duckett, Edward Nuttall, Ryan McCone, Nick Beard

Northern Knights
vs Canterbury Kings at Seddon Park, Hamilton(Normal)
Northern Knights- Donovan Grobbelaar, Ben Wheeler, Amit Mishra
Canterbury Kings- None

Auckland Aces
vs Wellington Firebirds at Eden Park, Auckland(Green)

Auckland Aces- Mark Chapman, Mohammad Nabi, Brett Hampton, David Willey, Tarun Nethula
Wellington Firebirds- Moises Henriques

Minimum 8 :local: players and maximum of 3 :os: players
Must have at least 1 :wkb:
Must have minimum 6 :bwl:/:ar:
All players must play at least 1 match before the play-offs

Flat: Excellent for batsmen
Normal: Balanced pitch and helps all departments
Slow: Excellent for spinners and slow bowlers
Green: Excellent for fast bowlers

Standings updated
Stats updated on 1st page below respective teams post
Also League Stats updated

@Naman Thakur @Hydron @Saroj padhy @The Punisher @Jack Ryder @CerealKiller @zwarrior @Trident
 
:os::aus: :ar: Shane Watson :c: ^
:local::nzf: :wkb: Derek de Boorder
:os::aus: :bat: Chris Lynn
:local::nzf: :ar: Grant Elliott
:local::nzf: :bat: Daniel Flynn
:os::aus: :ar: James Faulkner ^
:local::nzf: :ar: Jono Boult ^
:local::nzf: :ar: Mark Craig
:local::nzf: :bwl: Scott Kuggeleijn ^
:local::nzf: :bwl: Michael Bates ^
:local::nzf: :bwl: Hamish Bennett ^

Players marked ^ beside them will bowl
 
:local::nzf: :bat: Martin Guptill
:local::nzf: :bat: Colin Munro
:os::aus: :bat: Usman Khawaja
:local::nzf: :ar: Mark Chapman will not bowl
:local::nzf: :ar: Rob Nicol
:os::ind: :arwk: Kedar Jadhav
:local::nzf: :ar: Andrew Ellis
:local::nzf: :bwl: Bevan Small
:os::wi: :bwl: Jerome Taylor
:local::nzf: :bwl: Mitchell McClenaghan
:local::nzf: :bwl: Lockie Ferguson
 
:bat: Jesse Ryder
:bat: George Worker
:bat: Ross Taylor :c:
:ar: Glenn maxwell
:ar: Shakib Al Hasan
:wkb: Michael Papps
:ar: Todd Astle
:bat: Stephen Murdoch
:ar: Doug Bracewell
:bwl: Pat Cummins
:bwl: Adam Milne
 
:os::sri: :wkb: Kusal Mendis
:local::nzf: :ar: Corey Anderson
:local::nzf: :bat: Kane Williamson :c:
:os::saf: :bat: Rilee Rossouw
:local::nzf: :ar: Sean Solia
:local::nzf: :ar: Donovan Grobbelaar
:local::nzf: :wkb: Brad Cachopa
:os::ind: :ar: Axar Patel
:local::nzf: :bwl: Ben Wheeler
:local::nzf: :bwl: Trent Boult
:local::nzf: :bwl: Tim Southee
 
McCullum :c:
Iqbal
Duckett
Nicholls
Devcich^
Neesham^
Santner^
Blundell :wkb:
Zampa^
Wagner^
Nuttall^
 
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Line-ups for Round 6

Central Stags
vs Otago Volts at McLean Park, Napier(Flat)
Central Stags- Tom Bruce, Stephen Murdoch, Manish Pandey, Sam Billings, Pat Cummins
Otago Volts- Ben Duckett, Edward Nuttall, Ryan McCone, Nick Beard

Northern Knights vs Canterbury Kings at Seddon Park, Hamilton(Normal)
Northern Knights- Donovan Grobbelaar, Ben Wheeler, Amit Mishra
Canterbury Kings- None

Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds at Eden Park, Auckland(Green)
Auckland Aces- Mark Chapman, Mohammad Nabi, Brett Hampton, David Willey, Tarun Nethula
Wellington Firebirds- Moises Henriques

Minimum 8 :local: players and maximum of 3 :os: players
Must have at least 1 :wkb:
Must have minimum 6 :bwl:/:ar:
All players must play at least 1 match before the play-offs

Flat: Excellent for batsmen
Normal: Balanced pitch and helps all departments
Slow: Excellent for spinners and slow bowlers
Green: Excellent for fast bowlers

Standings updated
Stats updated on 1st page below respective teams post
Also League Stats updated
@Hydron
 
Brad Wilson in for Jeet Raval
 
Ford Trophy.jpg

Round 6
Match 16

Central Stags vs Otago Volts at McLean Park

Pitch: Flat


OTAGO VOLTS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST


Central Stags.png
Central Stags Innings

Code:
0.1  Nuttall to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
0.2  Nuttall to Worker, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Nuttall to Worker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.4  Nuttall to Worker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Nuttall to Worker, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Edward Nuttall, deserving this punishment
0.6  Nuttall to Worker, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS         8/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Edward Nuttall       1.0-0-8-0
         Jesse Ryder           1(1b)
         George Worker         7(5b 1X4)  

1.1  Wagner to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
1.2  Wagner to Worker, no run, George Worker missed that one by a mile
1.3  Wagner to Worker, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.4  Wagner to Worker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Wagner to Worker, no run, George Worker missed that one by a mile
1.6  Wagner to Worker, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        

         End of over 2  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Neil Wagner          1.0-0-2-0
         George Worker         9(11b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           1(1b)  

2.1  Neesham to Ryder, one run, Dropped! Iqbal made a big mess of that simple chance
2.2  Neesham to Worker, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.3  Neesham to Worker, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Neesham to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
2.5  Neesham to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
2.6  Neesham to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         James Neesham        1.0-0-3-0
         George Worker        10(15b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           3(3b)  

3.1  Wagner to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.2  Wagner to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Nuttall allows yet another run
3.3  Wagner to Worker, no run, George Worker was completely deceived 
3.4  Wagner to Worker, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
3.5  Wagner to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
3.6  Wagner to Ryder, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        16/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Neil Wagner          2.0-0-3-0
         George Worker        10(17b 1X4)
         Jesse Ryder           4(7b)  

4.1  Neesham to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      
4.2  Neesham to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
4.3  Neesham to Worker, one run, One more to the total
4.4  Neesham to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        
4.5  Neesham to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
4.6  Neesham to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        18/0
         (R/R:  3.60)
         James Neesham        2.0-0-5-0
         Jesse Ryder           5(11b)
         George Worker        11(19b 1X4)  

5.1  Wagner to Worker, one run, One more to the total
5.2  Wagner to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  Wagner to Ryder, wide, Neil Wagner bowling a very wayward one
5.3  Wagner to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Blundell allows yet another run
5.4  Wagner to Worker, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Neil Wagner, deserving this punishment
5.5  Wagner to Worker, FOUR, Neil Wagner cant belive it
5.6  Wagner to Worker, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 6  (11 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        29/0
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Neil Wagner          3.0-0-14-0
         George Worker        20(23b 3X4)
         Jesse Ryder           6(14b)  

6.1  Neesham to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Duckett allows yet another run
6.2  Neesham to Worker, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by George Worker
6.3  Neesham to Worker, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by George Worker
6.4  Neesham to Worker, no run, George Worker was completely deceived 
6.5  Neesham to Worker, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Neesham to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        39/0
         (R/R:  5.57)
         James Neesham        3.0-0-15-0
         Jesse Ryder           7(16b)
         George Worker        29(27b 5X4)  

7.1  Wagner to Worker, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Neil Wagner, deserving this punishment
7.2  Wagner to Worker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3  Wagner to Worker, no run, George Worker missed that one by a mile
7.4  Wagner to Worker, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run
7.5  Wagner to Ryder, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Wagner to Worker, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Wagner        

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        45/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Neil Wagner          4.0-0-19-0
         George Worker        34(32b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder           7(17b)  

8.1  Zampa to Ryder, wide, Adam Zampa bowling a very wayward one
8.1  Zampa to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.2  Zampa to Worker, one run, The misfield by Duckett allows yet another run
8.3  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
8.4  Zampa to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      
8.5  Zampa to Worker, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.6  Zampa to Worker, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        51/0
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Adam Zampa           1.0-0-6-0
         George Worker        35(35b 6X4)
         Jesse Ryder          11(21b)  

9.1  Santner to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Santner to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
9.3  Santner to Worker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Santner to Worker, no run, Defensively played by George Worker
9.5  Santner to Worker, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
9.6  Santner to Ryder, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        53/0
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Mitchell Santner     1.0-0-2-0
         Jesse Ryder          12(24b)
         George Worker        36(38b 6X4)  

10.1  Zampa to Worker, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
10.2  Zampa to Ryder, two runs, Overthrow by Nicholls instead of 1 they get 2
10.3  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
10.4  Zampa to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Zampa to Worker, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Adam Zampa, deserving this punishment
10.6  Zampa to Worker, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 11  (13 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        66/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Adam Zampa           2.0-0-19-0
         Jesse Ryder          17(27b)
         George Worker        44(41b 7X4)  

11.1  Wagner to Worker, no run, George Worker was completely deceived 
11.2  Wagner to Worker, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Wagner to Ryder, two runs, Overthrow by Nuttall instead of 1 they get 2
11.4  Wagner to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
11.5  Wagner to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
11.6  Wagner to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        69/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Neil Wagner          5.0-0-22-0
         Jesse Ryder          19(31b)
         George Worker        45(43b 7X4)  

12.1  Zampa to Worker, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Adam Zampa, giving that a wide
12.1  Zampa to Worker, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.2  Zampa to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.3  Zampa to Worker, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.4  Zampa to Worker, no run, Adam Zampa is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.5  Zampa to Worker, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run
12.6  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        75/0
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Adam Zampa           3.0-0-25-0
         Jesse Ryder          20(33b)
         George Worker        49(48b 7X4)  

13.1  Santner to Worker, no run, George Worker was completely deceived 
13.2  Santner to Worker, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got George Worker
      Fifty for George Worker      
13.3  Santner to Worker, one run, Great cooperation between George Worker and Jesse Ryder        
13.4  Santner to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and George Worker      
13.5  Santner to Worker, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.6  Santner to Worker, no run, George Worker missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        81/0
         (R/R:  5.79)
         Mitchell Santner     2.0-0-8-0
         George Worker        54(53b 8X4)
         Jesse Ryder          21(34b)  

14.1  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.2  Zampa to Ryder, legbye, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
14.3  Zampa to Worker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4  Zampa to Worker, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
14.5  Zampa to Worker, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
14.6  Zampa to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Devcich allows yet another run

         End of over 15  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        84/0
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Adam Zampa           4.0-0-27-0
         George Worker        55(56b 8X4)
         Jesse Ryder          22(37b)  

15.1  Nuttall to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Edward Nuttall, deserving this punishment
15.2  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
15.3  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nuttall        
15.4  Nuttall to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.5  Nuttall to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
15.6  Nuttall to Worker, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        90/0
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Edward Nuttall       2.0-0-14-0
         Jesse Ryder          27(41b 1X4)
         George Worker        56(58b 8X4)  

16.1  Santner to Worker, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16.2  Santner to Worker, no run, George Worker was completely deceived 
16.3  Santner to Worker, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.4  Santner to Worker, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
16.5  Santner to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder
16.6  Santner to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS        98/0
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Mitchell Santner     3.0-0-16-0
         George Worker        63(62b 8X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          28(43b 1X4)  

17.1  Wagner to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
17.2  Wagner to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and George Worker      
17.3  Wagner to Worker, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Wagner        
17.4  Wagner to Worker, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run
17.5  Wagner to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6  Wagner to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       101/0
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Neil Wagner          6.0-0-25-0
         George Worker        64(64b 8X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          30(47b 1X4)  

18.1  Nuttall to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      
18.2  Nuttall to Worker, one run, Great cooperation between George Worker and Jesse Ryder        
18.3  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
18.5  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Nuttall to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by George Worker      

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       104/0
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Edward Nuttall       3.0-0-17-0
         George Worker        65(65b 8X4 1X6)
         Jesse Ryder          32(52b 1X4)  

19.1  Santner to Ryder, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.2  Santner to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Santner to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and George Worker      
19.4  Santner to Worker, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got George Worker
19.5  Santner to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
19.6  Santner to Worker, one run, Great cooperation between George Worker and Jesse Ryder        

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       110/0
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mitchell Santner     4.0-0-22-0
         Jesse Ryder          33(55b 1X4)
         George Worker        70(68b 9X4 1X6)  

20.1  Wagner to Worker, no run, Left alone by George Worker
20.2  Wagner to Worker, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Anton Devcich

         George Worker          70 (70b 9X4 1X6)
         c. Devcich     b. Wagner

George Worker.jpg
George Worker and Ryder started the innings on a good note adding up 110 runs with Worker scoring 70 of them

Code:
20.3  Wagner to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder        
20.4  Wagner to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.5  Wagner to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
20.6  Wagner to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       116/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Neil Wagner          7.0-0-31-1
         Ross Taylor           2(2b)
         Jesse Ryder          37(57b 1X4)  

21.1  Nuttall to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Edward Nuttall, deserving this punishment
21.2  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
21.3  Nuttall to Ryder, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jesse Ryder
21.4  Nuttall to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.5  Nuttall to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Nuttall to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 

         End of over 22  (11 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       127/1
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Edward Nuttall       4.0-0-28-0
         Ross Taylor           2(4b)
         Jesse Ryder          48(61b 3X4)  

22.1  Santner to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run
22.2  Santner to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.3  Santner to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
22.4  Santner to Taylor, two runs, Overthrow by Blundell instead of 1 they get 2
22.5  Santner to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
22.6  Santner to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Neesham allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       131/1
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Mitchell Santner     5.0-0-26-0
         Jesse Ryder          49(62b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor           5(9b)  

23.1  Nuttall to Taylor, FOUR, Edward Nuttall cant belive it
23.2  Nuttall to Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
23.3  Nuttall to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
23.4  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
23.5  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
23.6  Nuttall to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nuttall        

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       140/1
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Edward Nuttall       5.0-0-37-0
         Jesse Ryder          49(64b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor          14(13b 2X4)  

24.1  Zampa to Taylor, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
24.2  Zampa to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor        
      Fifty for Jesse Ryder        
24.3  Zampa to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Zampa to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
24.5  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
24.6  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       143/1
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Adam Zampa           5.0-0-30-0
         Jesse Ryder          50(67b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor          16(16b 2X4)  

25.1  Santner to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Santner to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Jesse Ryder        
25.3  Santner to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor        
25.4  Santner to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Santner to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
25.6  Santner to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       145/1
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Mitchell Santner     6.0-0-28-0
         Ross Taylor          17(21b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          51(68b 3X4)  

26.1  Zampa to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
26.3  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  Zampa to Ryder, two runs, 
26.5  Zampa to Ryder, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26.6  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 27  (8 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       153/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Adam Zampa           6.0-0-38-0
         Jesse Ryder          59(74b 3X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor          17(21b 2X4)  

27.1  Santner to Taylor, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.2  Santner to Taylor, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.3  Santner to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
27.4  Santner to Taylor, two runs, Overthrow by Blundell instead of 1 they get 2
27.5  Santner to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
27.6  Santner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       155/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Mitchell Santner     7.0-0-30-0
         Ross Taylor          19(27b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          59(74b 3X4 1X6)  

28.1  Neesham to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        
28.2  Neesham to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor        
28.3  Neesham to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Neesham to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
28.5  Neesham to Taylor, three runs, Great work by Zampa saved a certain boundary
28.6  Neesham to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Blundell allows yet another run

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       160/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         James Neesham        4.0-0-20-0
         Ross Taylor          22(30b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          61(77b 3X4 1X6)  

29.1  Santner to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Neesham allows yet another run
29.2  Santner to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run
29.3  Santner to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor        
29.4  Santner to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Santner to Ryder, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.6  Santner to Ryder, legbye, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       165/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Mitchell Santner     8.0-0-34-0
         Ross Taylor          24(32b 2X4)
         Jesse Ryder          63(81b 3X4 1X6)  

30.1  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.2  Zampa to Ryder, legbye, Jesse Ryder missed that one by a mile
30.3  Zampa to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.4  Zampa to Ryder, no run, Adam Zampa is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.5  Zampa to Ryder, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.6  Zampa to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Santner allows yet another run

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       173/1
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Adam Zampa           7.0-0-45-0
         Jesse Ryder          66(85b 3X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor          28(34b 2X4)  

31.1  Santner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
31.2  Santner to Taylor, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.3  Santner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
31.4  Santner to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
31.5  Santner to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.6  Santner to Taylor, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 32  (1 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       174/1
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Mitchell Santner     9.0-0-35-0
         Jesse Ryder          66(85b 3X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor          29(40b 2X4)  

32.1  Wagner to Taylor, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Wagner        
32.2  Wagner to Ryder, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Henry Nicholls made an excellent effort in the field

         Jesse Ryder            66 (86b 3X4 1X6)
         run out (Nicholls)

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Jesse Ryder looked in good form but was unfortunately run-out for 66

Code:
32.3  Wagner to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Ross Taylor        
32.4  Wagner to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  Wagner to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell was completely deceived 
32.6  Wagner to Maxwell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       177/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Neil Wagner          8.0-0-33-1
         Glenn Maxwell         1(3b)
         Ross Taylor          30(42b 2X4)  

33.1  Santner to Taylor, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  Santner to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Glenn Maxwell      
33.3  Santner to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Wagner allows yet another run
33.4  Santner to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
33.5  Santner to Taylor, no run, Mitchell Santner is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.6  Santner to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mitchell Santner

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       179/2
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Mitchell Santner     10.0-0-37-0
         Ross Taylor          31(47b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell         2(4b)  

34.1  Nuttall to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Nuttall to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell was completely deceived 
34.3  Nuttall to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor        
34.4  Nuttall to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Edward Nuttall, deserving this punishment
34.5  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
34.6  Nuttall to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 35  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       185/2
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Edward Nuttall       6.0-0-43-0
         Glenn Maxwell         3(8b)
         Ross Taylor          36(49b 3X4)  

35.1  Neesham to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.2  Neesham to Maxwell, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Anton Devcich

         Glenn Maxwell          3 (9b)
         c. Devcich     b. Neesham

35.3  Neesham to Hasan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.4  Neesham to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Neesham, deserving this punishment
35.5  Neesham to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.6  Neesham to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor

         End of over 36  (10 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       195/3
         (R/R:  5.42)
         James Neesham        5.0-0-30-1
         Ross Taylor          43(53b 4X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan       3(1b)  

36.1  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
36.2  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Nuttall to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Ross Taylor        
36.4  Nuttall to Taylor, wide, Edward Nuttall bowling a very wayward one
36.4  Nuttall to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
36.5  Nuttall to Taylor, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.6  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       198/3
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Edward Nuttall       7.0-0-45-0
         Shakib Al Hasan       4(5b)
         Ross Taylor          43(56b 4X4)  

37.1  Wagner to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Nuttall allows yet another run
37.2  Wagner to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Devcich allows yet another run
37.3  Wagner to Taylor, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4  Wagner to Hasan, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
37.5  Wagner to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
37.6  Wagner to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan    

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       207/3
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Neil Wagner          9.0-0-41-1
         Shakib Al Hasan       6(7b)
         Ross Taylor          49(60b 5X4)  

38.1  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Shakib Al Hasan    
      The crowd cheers for Ross Taylor's fifty
38.2  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
38.3  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan was completely deceived 
38.4  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan was completely deceived 
38.5  Nuttall to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.6  Nuttall to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Iqbal allows yet another run

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       209/3
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Edward Nuttall       8.0-0-47-0
         Ross Taylor          50(61b 5X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan       7(12b)  

39.1  Zampa to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.2  Zampa to Taylor, no run, Adam Zampa is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.3  Zampa to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
39.4  Zampa to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
39.5  Zampa to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.6  Zampa to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       211/3
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Adam Zampa           8.0-0-47-0
         Shakib Al Hasan       8(14b)
         Ross Taylor          51(65b 5X4)  

40.1  Wagner to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Wagner to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
40.3  Wagner to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
40.4  Wagner to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.5  Wagner to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Wagner to Taylor, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
      The end to a good spell from Neil Wagner

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       215/3
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Neil Wagner          10.0-0-45-1
         Ross Taylor          54(68b 5X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan       9(17b)  

41.1  Zampa to Hasan, one run, One more to the total
41.2  Zampa to Taylor, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Adam Zampa, giving that a wide
41.2  Zampa to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.3  Zampa to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.4  Zampa to Hasan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
41.5  Zampa to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.6  Zampa to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 42  (5 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       220/3
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Adam Zampa           9.0-0-52-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      10(22b)
         Ross Taylor          57(70b 5X4)  

42.1  Neesham to Taylor, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Neesham, giving that a wide
42.1  Neesham to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Neesham, deserving this punishment
42.2  Neesham to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
42.3  Neesham to Hasan, one run, The misfield by McCullum allows yet another run
42.4  Neesham to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Shakib Al Hasan    
42.5  Neesham to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Zampa allows yet another run
42.6  Neesham to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 43  (12 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       232/3
         (R/R:  5.40)
         James Neesham        6.0-0-42-1
         Shakib Al Hasan      12(24b)
         Ross Taylor          66(75b 6X4)  

43.1  Zampa to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Duckett allows yet another run
43.2  Zampa to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Ross Taylor        
43.3  Zampa to Taylor, FOUR, Adam Zampa cant belive it
43.4  Zampa to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run
43.5  Zampa to Hasan, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.6  Zampa to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
      Adam Zampaends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (8 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       240/3
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Adam Zampa           10.0-0-59-0
         Ross Taylor          72(79b 7X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      13(26b)  

44.1  Neesham to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run
44.2  Neesham to Taylor, FOUR, James Neesham cant belive it
44.3  Neesham to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Shakib Al Hasan    
44.4  Neesham to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.5  Neesham to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.6  Neesham to Hasan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Neesham        

         End of over 45  (6 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       246/3
         (R/R:  5.47)
         James Neesham        7.0-0-48-1
         Shakib Al Hasan      14(30b)
         Ross Taylor          77(81b 8X4)  

45.1  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Wagner allows yet another run
45.2  Nuttall to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.3  Nuttall to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        
45.4  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Nicholls allows yet another run
45.5  Nuttall to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Ross Taylor        
45.6  Nuttall to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan    

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       251/3
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Edward Nuttall       9.0-0-52-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      16(32b)
         Ross Taylor          80(85b 8X4)  

46.1  Neesham to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Neesham, deserving this punishment
46.2  Neesham to Taylor, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Neil Wagner made an excellent effort in the field

         Ross Taylor            84 (87b 9X4)
         run out (Wagner)

46.3  Neesham to Papps, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan    
46.4  Neesham to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
46.5  Neesham to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
46.6  Neesham to Hasan, two runs, Overthrow by Santner instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       258/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         James Neesham        8.0-0-55-1
         Shakib Al Hasan      18(35b)
         Michael Papps         1(1b)  

47.1  Nuttall to Papps, two runs, 
47.2  Nuttall to Papps, no run, Michael Papps was completely deceived 
47.3  Nuttall to Papps, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.4  Nuttall to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Devcich allows yet another run
47.5  Nuttall to Papps, no run, Michael Papps was completely deceived 
47.6  Nuttall to Papps, three runs, Great work by Nuttall saved a certain boundary
      Edward Nuttallends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 48  (7 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       265/4
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Edward Nuttall       10.0-0-59-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      19(36b)
         Michael Papps         7(6b)  

48.1  Neesham to Papps, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Michael Papps
48.2  Neesham to Papps, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan    
48.3  Neesham to Hasan, one run, That is very well run by Michael Papps      
48.4  Neesham to Papps, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Papps and Shakib Al Hasan    
48.5  Neesham to Hasan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
48.6  Neesham to Hasan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        

         End of over 49  (13 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       278/4
         (R/R:  5.67)
         James Neesham        9.0-0-68-1
         Shakib Al Hasan      26(39b 1X6)
         Michael Papps        13(9b 1X4)  

49.1  Devcich to Papps, no run, Defensively played by Michael Papps
49.2  Devcich to Papps, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.3  Devcich to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
49.4  Devcich to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.5  Devcich to Papps, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.6  Devcich to Papps, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tom Blundell        

         End of over 50  (4 runs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       282/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Anton Devcich        1.0-0-4-0
         Michael Papps        16(13b 1X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      27(41b 1X6)  


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         CENTRAL STAGS       282/4 (RR:  5.64)
         Anton Devcich         1.0-0-4-0
         Michael Papps        16(13b 1X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      27(41b 1X6)

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After a rare failure for Maxwell, Ross Taylor scored a superb 84 from 87 deliveries to take the Stags to 282 which looked like a good score to defend

Code:
CENTRAL STAGS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Jesse Ryder         run out (Nicholls)             66    86    3    1   76.7%
George Worker       c. Devcich     b. Wagner       70    70    9    1  100.0%
Ross Taylor         run out (Wagner)               84    87    9    0   96.6%
Glenn Maxwell       c. Devcich     b. Neesham       3     9    0    0   33.3%
Shakib Al Hasan     not out                        27    41    0    1   65.9%
Michael Papps       not out                        16    13    1    0  123.1%
Todd Astle                                        
Stephen Murdoch                                  
Doug Bracewell                                    
Pat Cummins                                      
Adam Milne                                        

 Total:  282/4       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.64      Extras:  16    
                                     -X-

OTAGO VOLTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Edward Nuttall       10.0      0      59      0      5.90     1      0 
Neil Wagner          10.0      0      45      1      4.50     1      0 
James Neesham         9.0      0      68      1      7.56     1      0 
Adam Zampa           10.0      0      59      0      5.90     3      0 
Mitchell Santner     10.0      0      37      0      3.70     0      0 
Anton Devcich         1.0      0       4      0      4.00     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 0 

Total: 282/4          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.64      Extras: 16 
                                     -X-


CENTRAL STAGS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
J Ryder       G Worker     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      110 (122)
J Ryder       R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                      65 (72)
G Maxwell     R Taylor     þþþþ                                      13 (18)
S Hasan       R Taylor     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     67 (66)
S Hasan       M Papps      þþþþþþþþ                                  27 (22)


     Fall of Wickets    110/1     175/2     188/3     255/4    
                                                                         

 Total:  282/4       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.64     Extras:  16

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Otago Volts Innings

Code:
0.1  Milne to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Tamim Iqbal        
0.2  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal missed that one by a mile
0.3  Milne to Iqbal, one run, Great cooperation between Tamim Iqbal and Brendon McCullum    
0.4  Milne to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Milne to McCullum, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Brendon McCullum
0.6  Milne to McCullum, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendon McCullum

         End of over 1  (10 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          10/0
         (R/R: 10.00   R/R Req:  5.57)
         Adam Milne           1.0-0-10-0
         Brendon McCullum      9(4b 2X4)
         Tamim Iqbal           1(2b)  

1.1  Cummins to Iqbal, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
1.2  Cummins to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Bracewell allows yet another run
1.3  Cummins to Iqbal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Cummins to Iqbal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Cummins to Iqbal, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.6  Cummins to McCullum, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 2  (9 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          19/0
         (R/R:  9.50   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Pat Cummins          1.0-0-9-0
         Brendon McCullum     16(6b 2X4 1X6)
         Tamim Iqbal           3(6b)  

2.1  Milne to Iqbal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal missed that one by a mile
2.3  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Milne to Iqbal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Milne          
2.5  Milne to Iqbal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.6  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal was completely deceived 

         End of over 3  (0 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          19/0
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.62)
         Adam Milne           2.0-0-10-0
         Tamim Iqbal           3(12b)
         Brendon McCullum     16(6b 2X4 1X6)  

3.1  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
3.2  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bracewell      
3.3  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, Left alone by Tamim Iqbal
3.5  Bracewell to Iqbal, one run, Great cooperation between Tamim Iqbal and Brendon McCullum    
3.6  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bracewell      

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          21/0
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Doug Bracewell       1.0-0-2-0
         Brendon McCullum     17(10b 2X4 1X6)
         Tamim Iqbal           4(14b)  

4.1  Milne to Iqbal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
4.2  Milne to Iqbal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Adam Milne, deserving this punishment
4.3  Milne to Iqbal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Adam Milne, deserving this punishment
4.4  Milne to Iqbal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Adam Milne, deserving this punishment
4.5  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal was completely deceived 
4.6  Milne to Iqbal, no run, Left alone by Tamim Iqbal

         End of over 5  (12 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          33/0
         (R/R:  6.60   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Adam Milne           3.0-1-22-0
         Tamim Iqbal          16(20b 3X4)
         Brendon McCullum     17(10b 2X4 1X6)  

5.1  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Tamim Iqbal        
5.2  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, Left alone by Tamim Iqbal
5.3  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
5.4  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal missed that one by a mile
5.5  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal missed that one by a mile
5.6  Bracewell to Iqbal, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          35/0
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  5.64)
         Doug Bracewell       2.0-0-4-0
         Brendon McCullum     18(11b 2X4 1X6)
         Tamim Iqbal          17(25b 3X4)  

6.1  Cummins to Iqbal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins        
6.2  Cummins to Iqbal, no run, Left alone by Tamim Iqbal
6.3  Cummins to Iqbal, no run, Left alone by Tamim Iqbal
6.4  Cummins to Iqbal, one run, One more to the total
6.5  Cummins to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Cummins to Iqbal, one run, Great cooperation between Tamim Iqbal and Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Pat Cummins          2.0-0-12-0
         Brendon McCullum     19(12b 2X4 1X6)
         Tamim Iqbal          19(30b 3X4)  

7.1  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
7.2  Bracewell to Iqbal, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
7.4  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Tamim Iqbal        
7.5  Bracewell to Iqbal, no run, Tamim Iqbal missed that one by a mile
7.6  Bracewell to Iqbal, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Tamim Iqbal            20 (34b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Bracewell


         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          40/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Doug Bracewell       3.0-0-6-1
         Ben Duckett           0(0b)
         Brendon McCullum     20(14b 2X4 1X6)  

8.1  Hasan to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Hasan to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
8.3  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
8.5  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Left alone by Ben Duckett
8.6  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          41/1
         (R/R:  4.56   R/R Req:  5.90)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-1-0
         Ben Duckett           0(4b)
         Brendon McCullum     21(16b 2X4 1X6)  

9.1  Bracewell to McCullum, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.2  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
9.3  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 
9.4  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Left alone by Ben Duckett
9.5  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 
9.6  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          44/1
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Doug Bracewell       4.0-0-9-1
         Ben Duckett           0(9b)
         Brendon McCullum     24(17b 2X4 1X6)  

10.1  Cummins to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Cummins to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
10.3  Cummins to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
10.4  Cummins to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Cummins to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Murdoch allows yet another run
10.6  Cummins to McCullum, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          49/1
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Pat Cummins          3.0-0-16-0
         Ben Duckett           2(11b)
         Brendon McCullum     26(21b 2X4 1X6)  

11.1  Hasan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Hasan to McCullum, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.3  Hasan to Duckett, two runs, Overthrow by Maxwell instead of 1 they get 2
11.4  Hasan to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Hasan to McCullum, legbye, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
11.6  Hasan to Duckett, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Duckett and Brendon McCullum    

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          55/1
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-6-0
         Brendon McCullum     27(24b 2X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett           6(14b)  

12.1  Maxwell to Duckett, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.2  Maxwell to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
12.3  Maxwell to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
12.4  Maxwell to McCullum, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Maxwell to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Brendon McCullum    
12.6  Maxwell to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Astle allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          61/1
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Glenn Maxwell        1.0-0-6-0
         Ben Duckett           8(18b)
         Brendon McCullum     31(26b 2X4 1X6)  

13.1  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Cummins allows yet another run
13.2  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
13.3  Bracewell to Duckett, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.4  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
13.5  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
13.6  Bracewell to McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Doug Bracewell, deserving this punishment

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          69/1
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req:  5.94)
         Doug Bracewell       5.0-0-17-1
         Brendon McCullum     36(30b 3X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          11(20b)  

14.1  Hasan to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
14.3  Hasan to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
14.4  Hasan to McCullum, one run, One more to the total
14.5  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
14.6  Hasan to Duckett, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shakib Al Hasan, giving that a wide
14.6  Hasan to Duckett, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          73/1
         (R/R:  4.87   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-10-0
         Brendon McCullum     37(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          13(26b)  

15.1  Bracewell to Duckett, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.2  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile
15.4  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Worker allows yet another run
15.5  Bracewell to Duckett, wide, Doug Bracewell bowling a very wayward one
15.5  Bracewell to Duckett, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.6  Bracewell to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          80/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Doug Bracewell       6.0-0-24-1
         Ben Duckett          17(29b)
         Brendon McCullum     39(35b 3X4 1X6)  

16.1  Cummins to McCullum, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins        
16.2  Cummins to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Cummins to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum was completely deceived 
16.4  Cummins to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
16.5  Cummins to McCullum, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
16.6  Cummins to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run

         End of over 17  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          82/1
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  6.09)
         Pat Cummins          4.0-0-18-0
         Brendon McCullum     40(40b 3X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          18(30b)  

17.1  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
17.2  Hasan to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
17.3  Hasan to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Ben Duckett        
17.4  Hasan to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
17.5  Hasan to McCullum, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
17.6  Hasan to McCullum, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          90/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.03)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-18-0
         Ben Duckett          20(33b)
         Brendon McCullum     46(43b 4X4 1X6)  

18.1  Astle to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
18.2  Astle to McCullum, no run, Defensively played by Brendon McCullum
18.3  Astle to McCullum, one run, The misfield by Cummins allows yet another run
18.4  Astle to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
18.5  Astle to McCullum, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
18.6  Astle to McCullum, no run, Brendon McCullum missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          92/1
         (R/R:  4.84   R/R Req:  6.16)
         Todd Astle           1.0-0-2-0
         Brendon McCullum     47(48b 4X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          21(34b)  

19.1  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
19.2  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.4  Bracewell to Duckett, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Duckett
19.5  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
19.6  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          96/1
         (R/R:  4.80   R/R Req:  6.23)
         Doug Bracewell       7.0-0-28-1
         Ben Duckett          25(40b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     47(48b 4X4 1X6)  

20.1  Hasan to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
20.2  Hasan to McCullum, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.3  Hasan to McCullum, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Hasan to McCullum, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.5  Hasan to McCullum, one run, Great cooperation between Brendon McCullum and Ben Duckett        
20.6  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS          97/1
         (R/R:  4.62   R/R Req:  6.41)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-19-0
         Ben Duckett          25(41b 1X4)
         Brendon McCullum     48(53b 4X4 1X6)  

21.1  Bracewell to McCullum, SIX, What a wonderful player Brendon McCullum is
      The crowd cheers for Brendon McCullum's fifty
21.2  Bracewell to McCullum, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.3  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
21.4  Bracewell to McCullum, no run, Left alone by Brendon McCullum
21.5  Bracewell to McCullum, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Brendon McCullum       56 (58b 4X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Bracewell

Brendon McCullum.jpg
Brendon McCullum started the innings on positive note scoring 56 from 58

Code:
21.6  Bracewell to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (8 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         105/2
         (R/R:  4.77   R/R Req:  6.36)
         Doug Bracewell       8.0-0-36-2
         Henry Nicholls        0(1b)
         Ben Duckett          25(41b 1X4)  

22.1  Astle to Duckett, no run, Left alone by Ben Duckett
22.2  Astle to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Astle to Duckett, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.4  Astle to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Astle to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
22.6  Astle to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         106/2
         (R/R:  4.61   R/R Req:  6.56)
         Todd Astle           2.0-0-3-0
         Henry Nicholls        0(4b)
         Ben Duckett          26(44b 1X4)  

23.1  Hasan to Duckett, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
23.2  Hasan to Duckett, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Duckett and Henry Nicholls      
23.3  Hasan to Nicholls, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
23.4  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls was completely deceived 
23.5  Hasan to Nicholls, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
23.6  Hasan to Duckett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      

         End of over 24  (10 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         116/2
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  6.42)
         Shakib Al Hasan      6.0-0-29-0
         Ben Duckett          31(47b 2X4)
         Henry Nicholls        5(7b 1X4)  

24.1  Astle to Nicholls, no run, Left alone by Henry Nicholls
24.2  Astle to Nicholls, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Henry Nicholls
24.3  Astle to Nicholls, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Henry Nicholls
24.4  Astle to Nicholls, one run, Great cooperation between Henry Nicholls and Ben Duckett        
24.5  Astle to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Astle to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         125/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.32)
         Todd Astle           3.0-0-12-0
         Ben Duckett          31(49b 2X4)
         Henry Nicholls       14(11b 3X4)  

25.1  Hasan to Nicholls, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Henry Nicholls
25.2  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
25.3  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
25.4  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Left alone by Henry Nicholls
25.5  Hasan to Nicholls, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shakib Al Hasan, giving that a wide
25.5  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         132/2
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Shakib Al Hasan      7.0-0-36-0
         Henry Nicholls       20(18b 3X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          31(49b 2X4)  

26.1  Astle to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
26.2  Astle to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls was completely deceived 
26.3  Astle to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls was completely deceived 
26.4  Astle to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
26.5  Astle to Duckett, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Duckett
26.6  Astle to Duckett, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Duckett

         End of over 27  (10 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         142/2
         (R/R:  5.26   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Todd Astle           4.0-0-22-0
         Ben Duckett          40(52b 4X4)
         Henry Nicholls       21(21b 3X4 1X6)  

27.1  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
27.2  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
27.3  Hasan to Nicholls, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
27.4  Hasan to Nicholls, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
27.5  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls was completely deceived 
27.6  Hasan to Nicholls, one run, Great cooperation between Henry Nicholls and Ben Duckett        

         End of over 28  (9 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         151/2
         (R/R:  5.39   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      8.0-0-45-0
         Ben Duckett          40(52b 4X4)
         Henry Nicholls       30(27b 5X4 1X6)  

28.1  Bracewell to Nicholls, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.2  Bracewell to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
28.3  Bracewell to Nicholls, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Doug Bracewell, giving that a wide
28.3  Bracewell to Nicholls, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bracewell      
28.4  Bracewell to Nicholls, FOUR, Doug Bracewell cant belive it
28.5  Bracewell to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
28.6  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         157/2
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Doug Bracewell       9.0-0-42-2
         Ben Duckett          40(53b 4X4)
         Henry Nicholls       35(33b 6X4 1X6)  

29.1  Cummins to Nicholls, two runs, 
29.2  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
29.3  Cummins to Nicholls, FOUR, Pat Cummins cant belive it
29.4  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins        
29.5  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
29.6  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls was completely deceived 

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         163/2
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Pat Cummins          5.0-0-24-0
         Henry Nicholls       41(39b 7X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          40(53b 4X4)  

30.1  Hasan to Duckett, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
30.2  Hasan to Duckett, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.3  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.5  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
30.6  Hasan to Nicholls, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 31  (12 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         175/2
         (R/R:  5.65   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Shakib Al Hasan      9.0-0-57-0
         Ben Duckett          49(55b 4X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       44(43b 7X4 1X6)  

31.1  Bracewell to Nicholls, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
31.2  Bracewell to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Bracewell allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Ben Duckett's fifty
31.3  Bracewell to Nicholls, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
31.4  Bracewell to Duckett, no run, Left alone by Ben Duckett
31.5  Bracewell to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Bracewell to Nicholls, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Henry Nicholls
      Fifty for Henry Nicholls      
      The end to a good spell from Doug Bracewell

         End of over 32  (8 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         183/2
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Doug Bracewell       10.0-0-50-2
         Henry Nicholls       50(46b 8X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          51(58b 4X4 1X6)  

32.1  Cummins to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 
32.2  Cummins to Duckett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
32.3  Cummins to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
32.4  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.5  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, Great cooperation between Henry Nicholls and Ben Duckett        
32.6  Cummins to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         185/2
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Pat Cummins          6.0-0-26-0
         Ben Duckett          52(62b 4X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       51(48b 8X4 1X6)  

33.1  Hasan to Nicholls, one run, Great cooperation between Henry Nicholls and Ben Duckett        
33.2  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Left alone by Ben Duckett
33.3  Hasan to Duckett, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Duckett
33.4  Hasan to Duckett, no run, Defensively played by Ben Duckett
33.5  Hasan to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Henry Nicholls      
33.6  Hasan to Nicholls, no run, Left alone by Henry Nicholls
      Shakib Al Hasan finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         191/2
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  5.75)
         Shakib Al Hasan      10.0-0-63-0
         Henry Nicholls       52(50b 8X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          57(66b 5X4 1X6)  

34.1  Cummins to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
34.2  Cummins to Duckett, one run, One more to the total
34.3  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.4  Cummins to Nicholls, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Henry Nicholls
34.5  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins        
34.6  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        

         End of over 35  (6 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         197/2
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  5.73)
         Pat Cummins          7.0-0-32-0
         Ben Duckett          58(68b 5X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       57(54b 9X4 1X6)  

35.1  Maxwell to Nicholls, one run, Great cooperation between Henry Nicholls and Ben Duckett        
35.2  Maxwell to Duckett, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.3  Maxwell to Nicholls, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
35.4  Maxwell to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett missed that one by a mile
35.5  Maxwell to Duckett, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Glenn Maxwell, deserving this punishment
35.6  Maxwell to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run

         End of over 36  (10 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         207/2
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  5.43)
         Glenn Maxwell        2.0-0-16-0
         Henry Nicholls       59(56b 9X4 1X6)
         Ben Duckett          66(72b 6X4 1X6)  

36.1  Cummins to Duckett, one run, Dropped! Milne made a big mess of that simple chance
36.2  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Cummins to Duckett, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Cummins to Duckett, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins        
36.5  Cummins to Duckett, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
36.6  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, The misfield by Astle allows yet another run

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         211/2
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Pat Cummins          8.0-0-36-0
         Ben Duckett          68(76b 6X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       61(58b 9X4 1X6)  

37.1  Milne to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
37.2  Milne to Duckett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Milne to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Henry Nicholls      
37.4  Milne to Nicholls, one run, The misfield by Murdoch allows yet another run
37.5  Milne to Duckett, no run, Ben Duckett was completely deceived 
37.6  Milne to Duckett, two runs, Overthrow by Papps instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         216/2
         (R/R:  5.68   R/R Req:  5.58)
         Adam Milne           4.0-1-27-0
         Ben Duckett          71(80b 6X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       63(60b 9X4 1X6)  

38.1  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
38.2  Cummins to Duckett, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.3  Cummins to Duckett, one run, That is very well run by Henry Nicholls      
38.4  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Cummins to Nicholls, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         219/2
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Pat Cummins          9.0-0-39-0
         Ben Duckett          72(82b 6X4 1X6)
         Henry Nicholls       65(64b 9X4 1X6)  

39.1  Milne to Nicholls, one run, That is very well run by Ben Duckett        
39.2  Milne to Duckett, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Todd Astle

         Ben Duckett            72 (83b 6X4 1X6)
         c. Astle       b. Milne

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The partnership between Ben Duckett and Nicholls looked dangerous as they added up 115 from 105 balls until Duckett was dismissed for 72

Code:
39.3  Milne to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Henry Nicholls      
39.4  Milne to Nicholls, no run, Left alone by Henry Nicholls
39.5  Milne to Nicholls, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.6  Milne to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         221/3
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  6.20)
         Adam Milne           5.0-1-29-1
         Henry Nicholls       66(68b 9X4 1X6)
         Anton Devcich         1(1b)  

40.1  Cummins to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Cummins to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
40.3  Cummins to Devcich, one run, Great cooperation between Anton Devcich and Henry Nicholls      
40.4  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5  Cummins to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
40.6  Cummins to Nicholls, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
      The end to a good spell from Pat Cummins

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         226/3
         (R/R:  5.51   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Pat Cummins          10.0-0-44-0
         Henry Nicholls       70(71b 10X4 1X6)
         Anton Devcich         2(4b)  

41.1  Milne to Devcich, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Milne          
41.2  Milne to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Milne to Devcich, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Adam Milne, deserving this punishment
41.4  Milne to Devcich, no run, Left alone by Anton Devcich
41.5  Milne to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Papps allows yet another run
41.6  Milne to Nicholls, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 42  (5 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         231/3
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Adam Milne           6.0-1-34-1
         Henry Nicholls       70(72b 10X4 1X6)
         Anton Devcich         7(9b 1X4)  

42.1  Astle to Devcich, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Anton Devcich
42.2  Astle to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Astle to Devcich, one run, Dropped! Worker made a big mess of that simple chance
42.4  Astle to Nicholls, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Michael Papps      
42.5  Astle to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
42.6  Astle to Nicholls, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Henry Nicholls

         End of over 43  (9 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         240/3
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Todd Astle           5.0-0-31-0
         Henry Nicholls       74(75b 11X4 1X6)
         Anton Devcich        12(12b 2X4)  

43.1  Maxwell to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2  Maxwell to Devcich, one run, The misfield by Papps allows yet another run
43.3  Maxwell to Nicholls, no run, Glenn Maxwell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.4  Maxwell to Nicholls, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Maxwell to Nicholls, one run, One more to the total
43.6  Maxwell to Devcich, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         244/3
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Glenn Maxwell        3.0-0-20-0
         Anton Devcich        15(15b 2X4)
         Henry Nicholls       75(78b 11X4 1X6)  

44.1  Milne to Nicholls, wide, Adam Milne bowling a very wayward one
44.1  Milne to Nicholls, no run, Henry Nicholls missed that one by a mile
44.2  Milne to Nicholls, no run, Defensively played by Henry Nicholls
44.3  Milne to Nicholls, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Milne. Nicholls didnt have a clue

         Henry Nicholls         75 (82b 11X4 1X6)
         b. Milne

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Henry Nicholls was soon out for 75 but he had completed the job as they required just 38 runs more from 33 balls

Code:
44.4  Milne to Neesham, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Milne          
44.5  Milne to Neesham, no run, Defensively played by James Neesham
44.6  Milne to Neesham, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         246/4
         (R/R:  5.47   R/R Req:  7.40)
         Adam Milne           7.0-1-36-2
         Anton Devcich        15(15b 2X4)
         James Neesham         1(3b)  

45.1  Maxwell to Neesham, FOUR, Glenn Maxwell cant belive it
45.2  Maxwell to Neesham, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by James Neesham
45.3  Maxwell to Neesham, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.4  Maxwell to Neesham, no run, Left alone by James Neesham
45.5  Maxwell to Neesham, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by James Neesham
45.6  Maxwell to Neesham, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      

         End of over 46  (13 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         259/4
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Glenn Maxwell        4.0-0-33-0
         Anton Devcich        15(15b 2X4)
         James Neesham        14(9b 3X4)  

46.1  Milne to Neesham, two runs, 
46.2  Milne to Neesham, one run, That is very well run by Anton Devcich      
46.3  Milne to Devcich, FOUR, Adam Milne cant belive it
46.4  Milne to Devcich, no run, Defensively played by Anton Devcich
46.5  Milne to Devcich, one run, That is very well run by James Neesham      
46.6  Milne to Neesham, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (9 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         268/4
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Adam Milne           8.0-1-44-2
         Anton Devcich        20(18b 3X4)
         James Neesham        17(12b 3X4)  

47.1  Astle to Neesham, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
47.2  Astle to Devcich, no run, Left alone by Anton Devcich
47.3  Astle to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile
47.4  Astle to Devcich, FOUR, Todd Astle cant belive it
47.5  Astle to Devcich, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Astle to Devcich, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Todd Astle, giving that a wide
47.6  Astle to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 48  (11 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         279/4
         (R/R:  5.81   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Todd Astle           6.0-0-42-0
         James Neesham        20(13b 3X4)
         Anton Devcich        27(24b 4X4)  

48.1  Milne to Devcich, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Milne          
48.2  Milne to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich was completely deceived 
48.3  Milne to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile
48.4  Milne to Devcich, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.5  Milne to Devcich, no run, Anton Devcich missed that one by a mile
48.6  Milne to Devcich, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (1 runs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         280/4
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Adam Milne           9.0-1-45-2
         James Neesham        20(13b 3X4)
         Anton Devcich        28(30b 4X4)  

49.1  Maxwell to Devcich, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of innings (49.1 overs)
         OTAGO VOLTS         283/4 (RR:  5.82)
         Glenn Maxwell         4.1-0-36-0
         James Neesham        20(13b 3X4)
         Anton Devcich        31(31b 4X4)  




That will be the match
One of the most thrilling games ever. The Otago Volts batsmen just managing to overtake the total
Otago Volts played very well chasing such a big total
They made it with just 5 balls to spare

Thats all the cricket from McLean Park

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James Neesham played a good cameo at the end scoring 20 from 13 balls to win the game for the Volts

Code:
OTAGO VOLTS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Brendon McCullum    lbw            b. Bracewell    56    58    4    2   96.6%
Tamim Iqbal         lbw            b. Bracewell    20    34    3    0   58.8%
Ben Duckett         c. Astle       b. Milne        72    83    6    1   86.7%
Henry Nicholls                     b. Milne        75    82   11    1   91.5%
Anton Devcich       not out                        31    31    4    0  100.0%
James Neesham       not out                        20    13    3    0  153.8%
Mitchell Santner    
Tom Blundell        
Adam Zampa          
Neil Wagner          
Edward Nuttall      

 Total:  283/4       Overs:  49.1          Run Rate:  5.76      Extras:  9    
                                     -X-

CENTRAL STAGS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Adam Milne            9.0      1      45      2      5.00     1      0 
Pat Cummins          10.0      0      44      0      4.40     0      0 
Doug Bracewell       10.0      0      50      2      5.00     2      0 
Shakib Al Hasan      10.0      0      63      0      6.30     2      0 
Glenn Maxwell         4.1      0      36      0      8.64     0      0 
Todd Astle            6.0      0      42      0      7.00     1      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0 

Total: 283/4          Overs: 49.1         Run Rate: 5.76      Extras: 9 
                                     -X-


OTAGO VOLTS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
B McCullum    T Iqbal      þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              40 (48)
B McCullum    B Duckett    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       65 (83)
H Nicholls    B Duckett    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      115 (105)
H Nicholls    A Devcich    þþþþþþþ                                   25 (31)
J Neesham     A Devcich    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               38 (28)


     Fall of Wickets    40/1      105/2     220/3     245/4    
                                                                         

 Total:  283/4       Overs:  49.1         Run Rate:  5.76     Extras:  9

Code:
CENTRAL STAGS        282/4     50.0 overs
OTAGO VOLTS          283/4     49.1 overs
   
Otago Volts won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: Henry Nicholls

 
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Round 6
Match 17


Northern Knights vs Canterbury Kings at Seddon Park

Pitch: Normal


CANTERBURY KINGS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST


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Northern Knights Innings

Code:
0.1  Henry to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis missed that one by a mile
0.2  Henry to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
0.3  Henry to Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Mendis
0.4  Henry to Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Mendis and Corey Anderson      
0.5  Henry to Anderson, no ball, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived 
0.5  Henry to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived 
0.6  Henry to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson was completely deceived 

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS      2/0
         (R/R:  2.00)
         Matt Henry           1.0-0-2-0
         Corey Anderson        0(2b)
         Kusal Mendis          1(4b)  

1.1  Baker to Mendis, three runs, Great work by Wilson saved a certain boundary
1.2  Baker to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  Baker to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Baker to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Baker to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
1.6  Baker to Mendis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS      7/0
         (R/R:  3.50)
         James Baker          1.0-0-5-0
         Corey Anderson        1(6b)
         Kusal Mendis          5(6b)  

2.1  Kumar to Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson      
2.2  Kumar to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
2.3  Kumar to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Kumar to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Kumar to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Mendis        
2.6  Kumar to Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar          

         End of over 3  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS      9/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    1.0-0-2-0
         Kusal Mendis          6(8b)
         Corey Anderson        2(10b)  

3.1  Henry to Anderson, one run, Dropped! Baker made a big mess of that simple chance
3.2  Henry to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
3.3  Henry to Mendis, two runs, Overthrow by Henry instead of 1 they get 2
3.4  Henry to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
3.5  Henry to Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Mendis and Corey Anderson      
3.6  Henry to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     13/0
         (R/R:  3.25)
         Matt Henry           2.0-0-6-0
         Corey Anderson        3(12b)
         Kusal Mendis          9(12b)  

4.1  Baker to Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Mendis
4.2  Baker to Mendis, two runs, Overthrow by Henry instead of 1 they get 2
4.3  Baker to Mendis, one run, One more to the total
4.4  Baker to Anderson, one run, One more to the total
4.5  Baker to Mendis, one run, One more to the total
4.6  Baker to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Mendis        

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     19/0
         (R/R:  3.80)
         James Baker          2.0-0-11-0
         Kusal Mendis         13(16b)
         Corey Anderson        5(14b)  

5.1  Henry to Anderson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.2  Henry to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile
5.3  Henry to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Henry to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Henry to Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.6  Henry to Anderson, two runs, Overthrow by Baker instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     25/0
         (R/R:  4.17)
         Matt Henry           3.0-0-12-0
         Corey Anderson        8(19b)
         Kusal Mendis         16(17b)  

6.1  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Mendis
6.2  Kumar to Mendis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
6.3  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis missed that one by a mile
6.4  Kumar to Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar          
6.5  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis missed that one by a mile
6.6  Kumar to Mendis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     26/0
         (R/R:  3.71)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    2.0-0-3-0
         Corey Anderson        8(19b)
         Kusal Mendis         17(23b)  

7.1  Stokes to Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2  Stokes to Mendis, three runs, Great work by Wilson saved a certain boundary
7.3  Stokes to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.4  Stokes to Anderson, wide, Ben Stokes bowling a very wayward one
7.4  Stokes to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile
7.5  Stokes to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson
7.6  Stokes to Anderson, no ball, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile
7.6  Stokes to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     31/0
         (R/R:  3.88)
         Ben Stokes           1.0-0-5-0
         Corey Anderson        8(24b)
         Kusal Mendis         20(25b)  

8.1  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
8.2  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
8.3  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.4  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis missed that one by a mile
8.6  Kumar to Mendis, no ball, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
8.6  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     32/0
         (R/R:  3.56)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    3.0-0-4-0
         Kusal Mendis         20(31b)
         Corey Anderson        8(24b)  

9.1  Baker to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
9.2  Baker to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.3  Baker to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Baker to Anderson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Baker          
9.5  Baker to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
9.6  Baker to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     32/0
         (R/R:  3.20)
         James Baker          3.0-0-11-0
         Corey Anderson        8(30b)
         Kusal Mendis         20(31b)  

10.1  Kumar to Mendis, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
10.1  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Kumar to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis was completely deceived 
10.3  Kumar to Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Mendis and Corey Anderson      
10.4  Kumar to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile
10.5  Kumar to Anderson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar          
10.6  Kumar to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     34/0
         (R/R:  3.09)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    4.0-0-6-0
         Corey Anderson        8(33b)
         Kusal Mendis         21(35b)  

11.1  Sodhi to Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson      
11.2  Sodhi to Anderson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ish Sodhi, giving that a wide
11.2  Sodhi to Anderson, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.3  Sodhi to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Sodhi to Mendis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
11.5  Sodhi to Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Mendis
11.6  Sodhi to Mendis, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     38/0
         (R/R:  3.17)
         Ish Sodhi            1.0-0-4-0
         Corey Anderson        9(36b)
         Kusal Mendis         23(39b)  

12.1  Baker to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  Baker to Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.3  Baker to Mendis, one run, The misfield by Watling allows yet another run
12.4  Baker to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
12.5  Baker to Anderson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Baker          
12.6  Baker to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          

         End of over 13  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     39/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         James Baker          4.0-1-12-0
         Corey Anderson        9(39b)
         Kusal Mendis         24(42b)  

13.1  Henry to Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kusal Mendis
13.2  Henry to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis was completely deceived 
13.3  Henry to Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson      
13.4  Henry to Anderson, one run, Great cooperation between Corey Anderson and Kusal Mendis        
13.5  Henry to Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Henry to Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Henry          

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     41/0
         (R/R:  2.93)
         Matt Henry           4.0-0-14-0
         Kusal Mendis         25(47b)
         Corey Anderson       10(40b)  

14.1  Baker to Anderson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.2  Baker to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Baker to Anderson, wide, James Baker bowling a very wayward one
14.3  Baker to Anderson, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Baker to Mendis, no run, Kusal Mendis missed that one by a mile
14.5  Baker to Mendis, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Baker to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     44/0
         (R/R:  2.93)
         James Baker          5.0-1-15-0
         Corey Anderson       11(45b)
         Kusal Mendis         26(49b)  

15.1  Kumar to Mendis, FOUR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar cant belive it
15.2  Kumar to Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Kumar to Mendis, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kusal Mendis
15.4  Kumar to Mendis, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kusal Mendis
15.5  Kumar to Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.6  Kumar to Mendis, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Kusal Mendis           38 (55b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Kumar

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Kusal Mendis was dismissed for 38 but Anderson's slow batting at the other end was hurting the Knights

Code:
         End of over 16  (12 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     56/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    5.0-0-18-1
         Kane Williamson       0(0b)
         Corey Anderson       11(45b)  

16.1  Baker to Anderson, no run, Left alone by Corey Anderson
16.2  Baker to Anderson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Corey Anderson
16.3  Baker to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Baker to Anderson, one run, Great cooperation between Corey Anderson and Kane Williamson    
16.5  Baker to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
16.6  Baker to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     61/1
         (R/R:  3.59)
         James Baker          6.0-1-20-0
         Kane Williamson       0(2b)
         Corey Anderson       16(49b 1X4)  

17.1  Henry to Anderson, no run, Defensively played by Corey Anderson
17.2  Henry to Anderson, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
17.3  Henry to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Corey Anderson      
17.4  Henry to Anderson, no run, Corey Anderson missed that one by a mile
17.5  Henry to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Latham allows yet another run
17.6  Henry to Williamson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     65/1
         (R/R:  3.61)
         Matt Henry           5.0-0-18-0
         Corey Anderson       18(53b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson       2(4b)  

18.1  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
18.2  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Latham allows yet another run
18.3  Sodhi to Anderson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
18.4  Sodhi to Anderson, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
18.5  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     67/1
         (R/R:  3.53)
         Ish Sodhi            2.0-0-6-0
         Kane Williamson       3(8b)
         Corey Anderson       19(55b 1X4)  

19.1  Henry to Anderson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Matt Henry

         Corey Anderson         19 (56b 1X4)
         c & b. Henry

19.2  Henry to Rossouw, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Matt Henry, deserving this punishment
19.3  Henry to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw
19.4  Henry to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw
19.5  Henry to Rossouw, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.5  Henry to Rossouw, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Henry to Williamson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Matt Henry, deserving this punishment

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     77/2
         (R/R:  3.85)
         Matt Henry           6.0-0-28-1
         Kane Williamson       7(9b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw         5(4b 1X4)  

20.1  Sodhi to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
20.2  Sodhi to Williamson, three runs, Great work by Watling saved a certain boundary
20.3  Sodhi to Rossouw, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Rilee Rossouw
20.4  Sodhi to Rossouw, one run, One more to the total
20.5  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.6  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 21  (9 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     86/2
         (R/R:  4.10)
         Ish Sodhi            3.0-0-15-0
         Kane Williamson      10(12b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        11(7b 2X4)  

21.1  Baker to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw
21.2  Baker to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw
21.3  Baker to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
21.4  Baker to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Baker to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Baker to Rossouw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     88/2
         (R/R:  4.00)
         James Baker          7.0-1-22-0
         Rilee Rossouw        12(11b 2X4)
         Kane Williamson      11(14b 1X4)  

22.1  Kumar to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Kumar to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Kumar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
22.4  Kumar to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Kumar to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.6  Kumar to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     92/2
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    6.0-0-22-1
         Kane Williamson      14(19b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        13(12b 2X4)  

23.1  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Sodhi to Rossouw, one run, Great cooperation between Rilee Rossouw and Kane Williamson    
23.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
23.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.6  Sodhi to Rossouw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS     97/2
         (R/R:  4.04)
         Ish Sodhi            4.0-0-20-0
         Kane Williamson      15(22b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        17(15b 2X4)  

24.1  Kumar to Rossouw, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
24.2  Kumar to Williamson, no ball, legbye, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
24.2  Kumar to Williamson, legbye, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
24.3  Kumar to Rossouw, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rilee Rossouw
24.4  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw missed that one by a mile
24.5  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar          
24.6  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, Rilee Rossouw was completely deceived 

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    104/2
         (R/R:  4.16)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    7.0-0-28-1
         Rilee Rossouw        22(20b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      15(23b 1X4)  

25.1  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, Dropped! Sodhi made a big mess of that simple chance
25.2  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.3  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.6  Sodhi to Rossouw, no run, Defensively played by Rilee Rossouw

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    105/2
         (R/R:  4.04)
         Ish Sodhi            5.0-0-21-0
         Rilee Rossouw        22(25b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      16(24b 1X4)  

26.1  Stokes to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
26.2  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
26.3  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
26.4  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
26.6  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 

         End of over 27  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    105/2
         (R/R:  3.89)
         Ben Stokes           2.0-0-5-0
         Kane Williamson      16(30b 1X4)
         Rilee Rossouw        22(25b 3X4)  

27.1  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw
27.2  Kumar to Rossouw, one run, The misfield by Henry allows yet another run
27.3  Kumar to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.4  Kumar to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Fulton allows yet another run
27.5  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, Left alone by Rilee Rossouw
27.6  Kumar to Rossouw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    109/2
         (R/R:  3.89)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    8.0-0-32-1
         Rilee Rossouw        23(29b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      19(32b 1X4)  

28.1  Henry to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Henry to Rossouw, one run, The misfield by Sodhi allows yet another run
28.3  Henry to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.4  Henry to Rossouw, no ball, one run, Dropped! Fulton made a big mess of that simple chance
28.4  Henry to Rossouw, one run, Dropped! Fulton made a big mess of that simple chance
28.5  Henry to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Henry to Williamson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    115/2
         (R/R:  3.97)
         Matt Henry           7.0-0-34-1
         Rilee Rossouw        25(31b 3X4)
         Kane Williamson      22(36b 1X4)  

29.1  Kumar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
29.2  Kumar to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rilee Rossouw      
29.3  Kumar to Rossouw, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.4  Kumar to Rossouw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.5  Kumar to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.6  Kumar to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rilee Rossouw      

         End of over 30  (11 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    126/2
         (R/R:  4.20)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    9.0-0-43-1
         Rilee Rossouw        34(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      24(40b 1X4)  

30.1  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.2  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
30.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
30.4  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.5  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rilee Rossouw      
30.6  Sodhi to Rossouw, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ish Sodhi, deserving this punishment

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    131/2
         (R/R:  4.23)
         Ish Sodhi            6.0-0-26-0
         Rilee Rossouw        38(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      25(45b 1X4)  

31.1  Stokes to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
31.2  Stokes to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Woodcock allows yet another run
31.3  Stokes to Rossouw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.4  Stokes to Rossouw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.5  Stokes to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rilee Rossouw      
31.6  Stokes to Rossouw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    136/2
         (R/R:  4.25)
         Ben Stokes           3.0-1-10-0
         Rilee Rossouw        41(37b 4X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      27(48b 1X4)  

32.1  Henry to Williamson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Matt Henry, giving that a wide
32.1  Henry to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
32.2  Henry to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Henry to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
32.4  Henry to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
32.5  Henry to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
32.6  Henry to Williamson, legbye, Left alone by Kane Williamson

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    142/2
         (R/R:  4.30)
         Matt Henry           8.0-0-39-1
         Rilee Rossouw        41(37b 4X4 1X6)
         Kane Williamson      31(55b 2X4)  

33.1  Stokes to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Rilee Rossouw      
33.2  Stokes to Rossouw, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Rilee Rossouw          41 (38b 4X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Stokes

Rilee Rossouw.jpg
Rilee Rossouw added quick runs scoring 41 from 38 after poor batting from Anderson

Code:
33.3  Stokes to Solia, no run, Defensively played by Sean Solia
33.4  Stokes to Solia, FOUR, Ben Stokes cant belive it
33.5  Stokes to Solia, no run, Left alone by Sean Solia
33.6  Stokes to Solia, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    147/3
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Ben Stokes           4.0-1-15-1
         Sean Solia            4(4b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson      32(56b 2X4)  

34.1  Henry to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Henry to Solia, one run, The misfield by Fulton allows yet another run
34.3  Henry to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Sodhi allows yet another run
34.4  Henry to Solia, one run, One more to the total
34.5  Henry to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
34.6  Henry to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    155/3
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Matt Henry           9.0-0-47-1
         Kane Williamson      38(60b 3X4)
         Sean Solia            6(6b 1X4)  

35.1  Kumar to Solia, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
35.2  Kumar to Solia, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.3  Kumar to Solia, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Kumar to Solia, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.5  Kumar to Solia, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Solia and Kane Williamson    
35.6  Kumar to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived 
      The end to a good spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    158/3
         (R/R:  4.39)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    10.0-0-46-1
         Kane Williamson      38(61b 3X4)
         Sean Solia            9(11b 1X4)  

36.1  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Defensively played by Sean Solia
36.2  Sodhi to Solia, one run, The misfield by Sodhi allows yet another run
36.3  Sodhi to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
36.4  Sodhi to Williamson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Sodhi to Solia, one run, One more to the total
36.6  Sodhi to Williamson, SIX, What a wonderful player Kane Williamson is

         End of over 37  (13 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    171/3
         (R/R:  4.62)
         Ish Sodhi            7.0-0-38-0
         Kane Williamson      48(64b 4X4 1X6)
         Sean Solia           11(14b 1X4)  

37.1  Baker to Solia, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
37.2  Baker to Solia, no run, Sean Solia was completely deceived 
37.3  Baker to Solia, wide, James Baker bowling a very wayward one
37.3  Baker to Solia, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Baker to Solia, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Baker to Solia, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Solia and Kane Williamson    
37.6  Baker to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (3 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    174/3
         (R/R:  4.58)
         James Baker          8.0-1-25-0
         Sean Solia           12(20b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson      49(65b 4X4 1X6)  

38.1  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Fulton allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Kane Williamson's fifty
38.2  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
38.3  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Sean Solia missed that one by a mile
38.4  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Defensively played by Sean Solia
38.5  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Sean Solia missed that one by a mile
38.6  Sodhi to Solia, no ball, no run, Sean Solia missed that one by a mile
38.6  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Sean Solia missed that one by a mile

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    176/3
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Ish Sodhi            8.0-0-40-0
         Sean Solia           12(25b 1X4)
         Kane Williamson      50(66b 4X4 1X6)  

39.1  Baker to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
39.2  Baker to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Baker to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
39.4  Baker to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
39.5  Baker to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
39.6  Baker to Williamson, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 40  (10 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    186/3
         (R/R:  4.65)
         James Baker          9.0-1-35-0
         Kane Williamson      60(72b 6X4 1X6)
         Sean Solia           12(25b 1X4)  

40.1  Sodhi to Solia, no run, Sean Solia missed that one by a mile
40.2  Sodhi to Solia, one run, The misfield by Wilson allows yet another run
40.3  Sodhi to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
40.4  Sodhi to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
40.5  Sodhi to Solia, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Solia and Kane Williamson    
40.6  Sodhi to Williamson, two runs, Overthrow by Kumar instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    191/3
         (R/R:  4.66)
         Ish Sodhi            9.0-0-45-0
         Kane Williamson      63(75b 6X4 1X6)
         Sean Solia           14(28b 1X4)  

41.1  Baker to Solia, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Baker          
41.2  Baker to Solia, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Baker to Solia, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Brad Wilson

         Sean Solia             14 (31b 1X4)
         c. Wilson      b. Baker

41.4  Baker to Grobbelaar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Baker          
41.5  Baker to Grobbelaar, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson    
41.6  Baker to Williamson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Tom Latham

         Kane Williamson        63 (76b 6X4 1X6)
         c. Latham      b. Baker

      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from James Baker

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    192/5
         (R/R:  4.57)
         James Baker          10.0-1-36-2
         Brad Cachopa          0(0b)
         Donovan Grobbelaar    1(2b)  

42.1  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, Defensively played by Donovan Grobbelaar
42.2  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, Donovan Grobbelaar missed that one by a mile
42.3  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, Ish Sodhi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.4  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, Donovan Grobbelaar was completely deceived 
42.5  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Sodhi to Grobbelaar, no run, Donovan Grobbelaar was completely deceived 
      The end to a good spell from Ish Sodhi

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    192/5
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Ish Sodhi            10.0-0-45-0
         Donovan Grobbelaar    1(8b)
         Brad Cachopa          0(0b)  

43.1  Stokes to Cachopa, one run, One more to the total
43.2  Stokes to Grobbelaar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Stokes to Cachopa, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Stokes to Grobbelaar, no run, Donovan Grobbelaar was completely deceived 
43.5  Stokes to Grobbelaar, one run, That is very well run by Brad Cachopa        
43.6  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, Brad Cachopa missed that one by a mile

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    196/5
         (R/R:  4.45)
         Ben Stokes           5.0-1-18-1
         Brad Cachopa          2(3b)
         Donovan Grobbelaar    2(11b)  

44.1  Henry to Grobbelaar, one run, Great cooperation between Donovan Grobbelaar and Brad Cachopa        
44.2  Henry to Cachopa, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.3  Henry to Cachopa, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Henry          
44.4  Henry to Cachopa, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.5  Henry to Grobbelaar, one run, The misfield by Fulton allows yet another run
44.6  Henry to Cachopa, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Matt Henryends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 45  (5 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    201/5
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Matt Henry           10.0-0-52-1
         Brad Cachopa          5(7b)
         Donovan Grobbelaar    4(13b)  

45.1  Stokes to Grobbelaar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
45.2  Stokes to Grobbelaar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
45.3  Stokes to Grobbelaar, one run, One more to the total
45.4  Stokes to Cachopa, one run, That is very well run by Donovan Grobbelaar  
45.5  Stokes to Grobbelaar, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.6  Stokes to Cachopa, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ben Stokes, deserving this punishment

         End of over 46  (7 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    208/5
         (R/R:  4.52)
         Ben Stokes           6.0-1-25-1
         Brad Cachopa         10(9b 1X4)
         Donovan Grobbelaar    6(17b)  

46.1  Singh to Grobbelaar, FOUR, Yuvraj Singh cant belive it
46.2  Singh to Grobbelaar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.3  Singh to Grobbelaar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from BJ Watling          
46.4  Singh to Grobbelaar, no run, Donovan Grobbelaar missed that one by a mile
46.5  Singh to Grobbelaar, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
46.6  Singh to Cachopa, one run, That is very well run by Donovan Grobbelaar  

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    214/5
         (R/R:  4.55)
         Yuvraj Singh         1.0-0-6-0
         Donovan Grobbelaar   11(22b 1X4)
         Brad Cachopa         11(10b 1X4)  

47.1  Stokes to Cachopa, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
47.2  Stokes to Grobbelaar, one run, Dropped! Singh made a big mess of that simple chance
47.3  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, Brad Cachopa missed that one by a mile
47.4  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, Left alone by Brad Cachopa
47.5  Stokes to Cachopa, one run, That is very well run by Donovan Grobbelaar  
47.6  Stokes to Grobbelaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ben Stokes, deserving this punishment

         End of over 48  (9 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    223/5
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Ben Stokes           7.0-1-34-1
         Donovan Grobbelaar   16(24b 2X4)
         Brad Cachopa         15(14b 1X4)  

48.1  Woodcock to Cachopa, one run, One more to the total
48.2  Woodcock to Grobbelaar, no run, Luke Woodcock is getting the ball to turn ferociously
48.3  Woodcock to Grobbelaar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.4  Woodcock to Grobbelaar, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Luke Woodcock, giving that a wide
48.4  Woodcock to Grobbelaar, FOUR, Luke Woodcock cant belive it
48.5  Woodcock to Grobbelaar, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.6  Woodcock to Cachopa, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (10 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    233/5
         (R/R:  4.76)
         Luke Woodcock        1.0-0-10-0
         Donovan Grobbelaar   23(29b 3X4)
         Brad Cachopa         17(16b 1X4)  

49.1  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.2  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
49.3  Stokes to Cachopa, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ben Stokes, deserving this punishment
49.4  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
49.6  Stokes to Cachopa, no run, Left alone by Brad Cachopa

         End of over 50  (4 runs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    237/5
         (R/R:  4.74)
         Ben Stokes           8.0-1-38-1
         Brad Cachopa         21(22b 2X4)
         Donovan Grobbelaar   23(29b 3X4)  


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         NORTHERN KNIGHTS    237/5 (RR:  4.74)
         Ben Stokes            8.0-1-38-1
         Brad Cachopa         21(22b 2X4)
         Donovan Grobbelaar   23(29b 3X4)

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Kane Williamson scored yet another half-century taking the Knights to a respectable score

Code:
NORTHERN KNIGHTS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Kusal Mendis        lbw            b. Kumar        38    55    3    0   69.1%
Corey Anderson                 c & b. Henry        19    56    1    0   33.9%
Kane Williamson     c. Latham      b. Baker        63    76    6    1   82.9%
Rilee Rossouw       lbw            b. Stokes       41    38    4    1  107.9%
Sean Solia          c. Wilson      b. Baker        14    31    1    0   45.2%
Donovan Grobbelaar  not out                        23    29    3    0   79.3%
Brad Cachopa        not out                        21    22    2    0   95.5%
Axar Patel                                        
Ben Wheeler                                      
Trent Boult                                      
Tim Southee                                      

 Total:  237/5       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.74      Extras:  18    
                                     -X-

CANTERBURY KINGS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Matt Henry           10.0      0      52      1      5.20     1      3 
James Baker          10.0      1      36      2      3.60     2      0 
Bhuvneshwar Kumar    10.0      0      46      1      4.60     1      2 
Ben Stokes            8.0      1      38      1      4.75     1      1 
Ish Sodhi            10.0      1      45      0      4.50     1      1 
Yuvraj Singh          1.0      0       6      0      6.00     0      0 
Luke Woodcock         1.0      0      10      0     10.00     1      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 237/5          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.74      Extras: 18 
                                     -X-


NORTHERN KNIGHTS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
K Mendis      C Anderson   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  56 (96)
Williamson    C Anderson   þþþþ                                      11 (19)
Williamson    R Rossouw    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         76 (85)
Williamson    S Solia      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     48 (49)
Williamson    Grobbelaar   þ                                          1 (3)
B Cachopa     Grobbelaar   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       45 (48)


     Fall of Wickets    56/1      67/2      143/3     191/4     192/5
                                                                         

 Total:  237/5       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.74     Extras:  18

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Canterbury Kings Innings

Code:
0.1  Boult to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
0.2  Boult to Latham, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
0.3  Boult to Latham, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.4  Boult to Latham, no run, Tom Latham missed that one by a mile
0.5  Boult to Latham, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.6  Boult to Latham, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS      1/0
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  4.84)
         Trent Boult          1.0-0-1-0
         Tom Latham            0(5b)
         Peter Fulton          1(1b)  

1.1  Southee to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Southee to Fulton, one run, That is very well run by Tom Latham          
1.3  Southee to Latham, no run, Left alone by Tom Latham
1.4  Southee to Latham, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW, Quack Quack!

         Tom Latham             0 (7b)
         lbw            b. Southee

1.5  Southee to Wilson, no run, Defensively played by Brad Wilson
1.6  Southee to Wilson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS      2/1
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  4.92)
         Tim Southee          1.0-0-1-1
         Brad Wilson           0(2b)
         Peter Fulton          2(3b)  

2.1  Boult to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Boult to Wilson, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.3  Boult to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Boult to Wilson, one run, One more to the total
2.5  Boult to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.6  Boult to Fulton, one run, The misfield by Grobbelaar allows yet another run

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS      7/1
         (R/R:  2.33   R/R Req:  4.91)
         Trent Boult          2.0-0-6-0
         Brad Wilson           2(4b)
         Peter Fulton          5(7b)  

3.1  Southee to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
3.2  Southee to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
3.3  Southee to Fulton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Southee to Wilson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.5  Southee to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson missed that one by a mile
3.6  Southee to Wilson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     10/1
         (R/R:  2.50   R/R Req:  4.96)
         Tim Southee          2.0-0-4-1
         Brad Wilson           2(7b)
         Peter Fulton          8(10b)  

4.1  Boult to Fulton, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
4.2  Boult to Fulton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.3  Boult to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson missed that one by a mile
4.4  Boult to Wilson, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
4.5  Boult to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
4.6  Boult to Fulton, no run, Defensively played by Peter Fulton

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     14/1
         (R/R:  2.80   R/R Req:  4.98)
         Trent Boult          3.0-0-9-0
         Peter Fulton         11(14b)
         Brad Wilson           2(9b)  

5.1  Wheeler to Wilson, one run, Great cooperation between Brad Wilson and Peter Fulton        
5.2  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Wheeler        
5.5  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
5.6  Wheeler to Fulton, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Peter Fulton

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     19/1
         (R/R:  3.17   R/R Req:  4.98)
         Ben Wheeler          1.0-0-5-0
         Peter Fulton         15(19b 1X4)
         Brad Wilson           3(10b)  

6.1  Boult to Wilson, one run, One more to the total
6.2  Boult to Fulton, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Peter Fulton
6.3  Boult to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
6.4  Boult to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5  Boult to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
6.6  Boult to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 

         End of over 7  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     24/1
         (R/R:  3.43   R/R Req:  4.98)
         Trent Boult          4.0-0-14-0
         Peter Fulton         19(24b 2X4)
         Brad Wilson           4(11b)  

7.1  Southee to Wilson, no ball, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.1  Southee to Wilson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Southee to Fulton, FOUR, Tim Southee cant belive it
7.3  Southee to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.4  Southee to Fulton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
7.5  Southee to Fulton, one run, That is very well run by Brad Wilson        
7.6  Southee to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     31/1
         (R/R:  3.88   R/R Req:  4.93)
         Tim Southee          3.0-0-10-1
         Brad Wilson           4(13b)
         Peter Fulton         24(28b 3X4)  

8.1  Patel to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
8.2  Patel to Fulton, three runs, Great work by Anderson saved a certain boundary
8.3  Patel to Wilson, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
8.4  Patel to Fulton, no run, Defensively played by Peter Fulton
8.5  Patel to Fulton, three runs, Great work by Wheeler saved a certain boundary
8.6  Patel to Wilson, no run, Defensively played by Brad Wilson

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     38/1
         (R/R:  4.22   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Axar Patel           1.0-0-7-0
         Brad Wilson           5(15b)
         Peter Fulton         30(32b 3X4)  

9.1  Boult to Fulton, no run, Left alone by Peter Fulton
9.2  Boult to Fulton, no run, Defensively played by Peter Fulton
9.3  Boult to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton missed that one by a mile
9.4  Boult to Fulton, no run, Defensively played by Peter Fulton
9.5  Boult to Fulton, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.6  Boult to Fulton, no run, Left alone by Peter Fulton

         End of over 10  (0 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     38/1
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          5.0-0-14-0
         Peter Fulton         30(38b 3X4)
         Brad Wilson           5(15b)  

10.1  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Left alone by Brad Wilson
10.2  Wheeler to Wilson, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.3  Wheeler to Fulton, one run, Great cooperation between Peter Fulton and Brad Wilson        
10.4  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson was completely deceived 
10.5  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Left alone by Brad Wilson
10.6  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     40/1
         (R/R:  3.64   R/R Req:  5.08)
         Ben Wheeler          2.0-0-7-0
         Brad Wilson           6(20b)
         Peter Fulton         31(39b 3X4)  

11.1  Patel to Fulton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.2  Patel to Wilson, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run
11.3  Patel to Fulton, three runs, Great work by Cachopa saved a certain boundary
11.4  Patel to Wilson, no run, Left alone by Brad Wilson
11.5  Patel to Wilson, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Patel to Fulton, one run, Great cooperation between Peter Fulton and Brad Wilson        

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     49/1
         (R/R:  4.08   R/R Req:  4.97)
         Axar Patel           2.0-0-16-0
         Brad Wilson           8(23b)
         Peter Fulton         38(42b 3X4)  

12.1  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Left alone by Peter Fulton
12.2  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Defensively played by Peter Fulton
12.3  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Left alone by Peter Fulton
12.4  Wheeler to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
12.5  Wheeler to Wilson, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.6  Wheeler to Fulton, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     52/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.03)
         Ben Wheeler          3.0-0-10-0
         Brad Wilson           9(24b)
         Peter Fulton         40(47b 3X4)  

13.1  Boult to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.2  Boult to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
13.3  Boult to Wilson, one run, Great cooperation between Brad Wilson and Peter Fulton        
13.4  Boult to Fulton, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
13.5  Boult to Fulton, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
13.6  Boult to Wilson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     58/1
         (R/R:  4.14   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Trent Boult          6.0-1-19-0
         Peter Fulton         41(51b 3X4)
         Brad Wilson          13(26b)  

14.1  Wheeler to Wilson, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Wheeler to Fulton, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.5  Wheeler to Fulton, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     60/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.09)
         Ben Wheeler          4.0-0-12-0
         Brad Wilson          14(28b)
         Peter Fulton         42(55b 3X4)  

15.1  Patel to Fulton, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.2  Patel to Fulton, FOUR, Axar Patel cant belive it
15.3  Patel to Fulton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Patel to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Patel to Fulton, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Peter Fulton's fifty
15.6  Patel to Fulton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (10 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     70/1
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  4.94)
         Axar Patel           3.0-0-26-0
         Peter Fulton         52(61b 4X4 1X6)
         Brad Wilson          14(28b)  

16.1  Southee to Wilson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Southee to Wilson, one run, That is very well run by Peter Fulton        
16.3  Southee to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton was completely deceived 
16.4  Southee to Fulton, one run, The misfield by Wheeler allows yet another run
16.5  Southee to Wilson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.6  Southee to Fulton, no run, Peter Fulton missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     75/1
         (R/R:  4.41   R/R Req:  4.94)
         Tim Southee          4.0-0-15-1
         Peter Fulton         53(64b 4X4 1X6)
         Brad Wilson          18(31b)  

17.1  Boult to Wilson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Boult to Wilson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Boult to Wilson, one run, The misfield by Cachopa allows yet another run
17.4  Boult to Fulton, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Boult. Fulton didnt have a clue

         Peter Fulton           53 (65b 4X4 1X6)
         b. Boult

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Peter Fulton continued his good run scoring a well made 53

Code:
17.5  Boult to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
17.6  Boult to Singh, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     77/2
         (R/R:  4.28   R/R Req:  5.03)
         Trent Boult          7.0-1-20-1
         Brad Wilson          19(34b)
         Yuvraj Singh          0(2b)  

18.1  Patel to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
18.2  Patel to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3  Patel to Wilson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Patel to Wilson, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.5  Patel to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Patel to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     80/2
         (R/R:  4.21   R/R Req:  5.10)
         Axar Patel           4.0-0-29-0
         Brad Wilson          20(36b)
         Yuvraj Singh          2(6b)  

19.1  Wheeler to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Wheeler to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
19.3  Wheeler to Singh, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Brad Cachopa didnt have a chance
19.4  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
19.5  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Defensively played by Brad Wilson
19.6  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Defensively played by Brad Wilson

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     81/2
         (R/R:  4.05   R/R Req:  5.23)
         Ben Wheeler          5.0-0-12-0
         Brad Wilson          20(40b)
         Yuvraj Singh          2(8b)  

20.1  Southee to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
20.2  Southee to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.3  Southee to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and Brad Wilson        
20.4  Southee to Wilson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
20.5  Southee to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson missed that one by a mile
20.6  Southee to Wilson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     85/2
         (R/R:  4.05   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Tim Southee          5.0-0-19-1
         Yuvraj Singh          3(11b)
         Brad Wilson          23(43b)  

21.1  Wheeler to Wilson, no run, Brad Wilson was completely deceived 
21.2  Wheeler to Wilson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kusal Mendis

         Brad Wilson            23 (45b)
         c. Mendis      b. Wheeler

21.3  Wheeler to Watling, no run, BJ Watling was completely deceived 
21.4  Wheeler to Watling, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
21.5  Wheeler to Singh, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Wheeler        
21.6  Wheeler to Watling, no run, Left alone by BJ Watling

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     87/3
         (R/R:  3.95   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Ben Wheeler          6.0-0-13-1
         BJ Watling            1(3b)
         Yuvraj Singh          3(12b)  

22.1  Solia to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
22.2  Solia to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and BJ Watling          
22.3  Solia to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.4  Solia to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Solia to Watling, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.6  Solia to Watling, no run, BJ Watling missed that one by a mile

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     88/3
         (R/R:  3.83   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Sean Solia           1.0-0-1-0
         BJ Watling            1(7b)
         Yuvraj Singh          4(14b)  

23.1  Wheeler to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
23.2  Wheeler to Singh, legbye, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
23.3  Wheeler to Watling, no run, Defensively played by BJ Watling
23.4  Wheeler to Watling, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
23.5  Wheeler to Watling, FOUR, Ben Wheeler cant belive it
23.6  Wheeler to Watling, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 24  (11 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS     99/3
         (R/R:  4.13   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Ben Wheeler          7.0-0-23-1
         BJ Watling           11(11b 1X4 1X6)
         Yuvraj Singh          4(16b)  

24.1  Solia to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.2  Solia to Watling, one run, Great cooperation between BJ Watling and Yuvraj Singh        
24.3  Solia to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Solia to Watling, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Solia          
24.5  Solia to Watling, no run, BJ Watling missed that one by a mile
24.6  Solia to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    102/3
         (R/R:  4.08   R/R Req:  5.44)
         Sean Solia           2.0-0-4-0
         BJ Watling           12(15b 1X4 1X6)
         Yuvraj Singh          6(18b)  

25.1  Southee to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
25.2  Southee to Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
25.3  Southee to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
25.4  Southee to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Southee to Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Southee to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    107/3
         (R/R:  4.12   R/R Req:  5.46)
         Tim Southee          6.0-0-24-1
         BJ Watling           12(15b 1X4 1X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         11(24b 1X4)  

26.1  Patel to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Patel to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Patel to Watling, one run, The misfield by Grobbelaar allows yet another run
26.4  Patel to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
26.5  Patel to Singh, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Patel to Watling, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    112/3
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Axar Patel           5.0-0-34-0
         BJ Watling           13(18b 1X4 1X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         15(27b 1X4)  

27.1  Wheeler to Singh, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
27.2  Wheeler to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Wheeler to Singh, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
27.4  Wheeler to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Wheeler to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Wheeler to Watling, no ball, no run, Defensively played by BJ Watling
27.6  Wheeler to Watling, no run, Defensively played by BJ Watling

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    116/3
         (R/R:  4.14   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Ben Wheeler          8.0-0-27-1
         BJ Watling           13(21b 1X4 1X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         18(30b 1X4)  

28.1  Patel to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and BJ Watling          
28.2  Patel to Watling, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Patel to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Patel to Singh, one run, That is very well run by BJ Watling          
28.5  Patel to Watling, three runs, Great work by Patel saved a certain boundary
28.6  Patel to Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    122/3
         (R/R:  4.21   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Axar Patel           6.0-0-40-0
         Yuvraj Singh         20(34b 1X4)
         BJ Watling           17(23b 1X4 1X6)  

29.1  Southee to Watling, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.2  Southee to Watling, one run, That is very well run by Yuvraj Singh        
29.3  Southee to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.4  Southee to Watling, no run, BJ Watling missed that one by a mile
29.5  Southee to Watling, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.6  Southee to Watling, no run, BJ Watling was completely deceived 

         End of over 30  (8 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    130/3
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  5.40)
         Tim Southee          7.0-0-32-1
         BJ Watling           24(28b 1X4 2X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         21(35b 1X4)  

30.1  Wheeler to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Wheeler        
30.2  Wheeler to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Wheeler        
30.3  Wheeler to Singh, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.4  Wheeler to Watling, no run, BJ Watling was completely deceived 
30.5  Wheeler to Watling, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.6  Wheeler to Watling, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    134/3
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  5.47)
         Ben Wheeler          9.0-0-31-1
         Yuvraj Singh         24(38b 1X4)
         BJ Watling           25(31b 1X4 2X6)  

31.1  Southee to Watling, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
31.2  Southee to Watling, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
31.3  Southee to Watling, legbye, BJ Watling was completely deceived 
31.4  Southee to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
31.5  Southee to Singh, no ball, one run, One more to the total
31.5  Southee to Singh, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Southee to Watling, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    137/3
         (R/R:  4.28   R/R Req:  5.61)
         Tim Southee          8.0-0-34-1
         BJ Watling           25(35b 1X4 2X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         25(40b 1X4)  

32.1  Wheeler to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
32.2  Wheeler to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and BJ Watling          
32.3  Wheeler to Watling, no run, BJ Watling missed that one by a mile
32.4  Wheeler to Watling, one run, The misfield by Rossouw allows yet another run
32.5  Wheeler to Singh, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
32.6  Wheeler to Watling, no run, BJ Watling missed that one by a mile
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Ben Wheeler

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    140/3
         (R/R:  4.24   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Ben Wheeler          10.0-0-34-1
         BJ Watling           26(38b 1X4 2X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         27(43b 1X4)  

33.1  Southee to Singh, one run, The misfield by Wheeler allows yet another run
33.2  Southee to Watling, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Southee        
33.3  Southee to Watling, no run, Left alone by BJ Watling
33.4  Southee to Watling, one run, Dropped! Wheeler made a big mess of that simple chance
33.5  Southee to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.6  Southee to Watling, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    143/3
         (R/R:  4.21   R/R Req:  5.94)
         Tim Southee          9.0-0-37-1
         BJ Watling           27(42b 1X4 2X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         29(45b 1X4)  

34.1  Boult to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
34.2  Boult to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
34.3  Boult to Singh, one run, That is very well run by BJ Watling          
34.4  Boult to Watling, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Boult to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and BJ Watling          
34.6  Boult to Watling, no run, Defensively played by BJ Watling

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    146/3
         (R/R:  4.17   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Trent Boult          8.0-1-23-1
         BJ Watling           28(44b 1X4 2X6)
         Yuvraj Singh         31(49b 1X4)  

35.1  Southee to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Southee to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
35.3  Southee to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Southee to Singh, one run, That is very well run by BJ Watling          
35.5  Southee to Watling, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.6  Southee to Watling, one run, The misfield by Patel allows yet another run
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Tim Southee

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    148/3
         (R/R:  4.11   R/R Req:  6.43)
         Tim Southee          10.0-0-39-1
         Yuvraj Singh         32(53b 1X4)
         BJ Watling           29(46b 1X4 2X6)  

36.1  Boult to Watling, FOUR, Trent Boult cant belive it
36.2  Boult to Watling, one run, Great cooperation between BJ Watling and Yuvraj Singh        
36.3  Boult to Singh, one run, That is very well run by BJ Watling          
36.4  Boult to Watling, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Tim Southee

         BJ Watling             34 (49b 2X4 2X6)
         c. Southee     b. Boult

36.5  Boult to Stokes, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
36.6  Boult to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (10 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    158/4
         (R/R:  4.27   R/R Req:  6.15)
         Trent Boult          9.0-1-33-2
         Ben Stokes            4(2b 1X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         33(54b 1X4)  

37.1  Solia to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Solia          
37.2  Solia to Singh, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Solia to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
37.4  Solia to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Yuvraj Singh        
37.5  Solia to Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
37.6  Solia to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    164/4
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  6.17)
         Sean Solia           3.0-0-10-0
         Yuvraj Singh         38(58b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes            5(4b 1X4)  

38.1  Patel to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Yuvraj Singh        
38.2  Patel to Singh, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run
38.3  Patel to Stokes, three runs, Great work by Rossouw saved a certain boundary
38.4  Patel to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
38.5  Patel to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
38.6  Patel to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    170/4
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Axar Patel           7.0-0-46-0
         Ben Stokes            9(7b 1X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         40(61b 2X4)  

39.1  Boult to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult          
39.2  Boult to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.3  Boult to Singh, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Boult to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.4  Boult to Singh, three runs, Great work by Boult saved a certain boundary
39.5  Boult to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
39.6  Boult to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Trent Boult

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    174/4
         (R/R:  4.35   R/R Req:  6.40)
         Trent Boult          10.0-1-37-2
         Ben Stokes            9(9b 1X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         43(65b 2X4)  

40.1  Solia to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Solia          
40.2  Solia to Singh, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Solia to Stokes, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sean Solia, deserving this punishment
40.4  Solia to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
40.5  Solia to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Solia to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    181/4
         (R/R:  4.41   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Sean Solia           4.0-0-17-0
         Ben Stokes           13(13b 2X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         46(67b 2X4)  

41.1  Patel to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
41.2  Patel to Stokes, FOUR, Axar Patel cant belive it
41.3  Patel to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.4  Patel to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
41.5  Patel to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Yuvraj Singh        
41.6  Patel to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    187/4
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  6.38)
         Axar Patel           8.0-0-52-0
         Yuvraj Singh         47(69b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           18(17b 3X4)  

42.1  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.3  Grobbelaar to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Stokes
42.4  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Cachopa        
42.5  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.6  Grobbelaar to Stokes, FOUR, Donovan Grobbelaar cant belive it

         End of over 43  (8 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    195/4
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Donovan Grobbelaar   1.0-0-8-0
         Ben Stokes           26(23b 5X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         47(69b 2X4)  

43.1  Patel to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Patel to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
43.3  Patel to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
43.4  Patel to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
43.5  Patel to Singh, legbye, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
43.6  Patel to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    198/4
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  6.67)
         Axar Patel           9.0-0-54-0
         Ben Stokes           27(25b 5X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         48(73b 2X4)  

44.1  Grobbelaar to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grobbelaar    
44.2  Grobbelaar to Singh, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Yuvraj Singh
      The crowd cheers for Yuvraj Singh's fifty

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Yuvraj Singh struck a classy half-century leading the chase for the Kings

Code:
44.3  Grobbelaar to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and Ben Stokes          
44.4  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.5  Grobbelaar to Stokes, two runs, 
44.6  Grobbelaar to Stokes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Donovan Grobbelaar, giving that a wide
44.6  Grobbelaar to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    207/4
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  6.20)
         Donovan Grobbelaar   2.0-0-17-0
         Yuvraj Singh         53(76b 3X4)
         Ben Stokes           30(29b 5X4)  

45.1  Patel to Stokes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
45.2  Patel to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
45.3  Patel to Singh, no ball, FOUR, Axar Patel cant belive it
45.3  Patel to Singh, FOUR, Axar Patel cant belive it
45.4  Patel to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh missed that one by a mile
45.5  Patel to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
45.6  Patel to Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
      Axar Patel finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (12 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    219/4
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  4.75)
         Axar Patel           10.0-0-66-0
         Yuvraj Singh         61(81b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           33(30b 5X4)  

46.1  Grobbelaar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Grobbelaar to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.3  Grobbelaar to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grobbelaar    
46.4  Grobbelaar to Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
46.5  Grobbelaar to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.6  Grobbelaar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Solia allows yet another run

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    226/4
         (R/R:  4.81   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Donovan Grobbelaar   3.0-0-24-0
         Yuvraj Singh         66(84b 6X4)
         Ben Stokes           35(33b 5X4)  

47.1  Anderson to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
47.2  Anderson to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Yuvraj Singh        
47.3  Anderson to Singh, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Corey Anderson, giving that a wide
47.3  Anderson to Singh, FOUR, Corey Anderson cant belive it
47.4  Anderson to Singh, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of innings (47.4 overs)
         CANTERBURY KINGS    240/4 (RR:  5.16)
         Corey Anderson        0.4-0-14-0
         Yuvraj Singh         76(87b 7X4 1X6)
         Ben Stokes           38(35b 5X4)  




Thats the end of the match
A very close match indeed but in the end the Canterbury Kings batsmen managed to overtake the total

They made it with just 14 balls to spare

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In the end Ben Stokes' unbeaten 38 from 35 helped them to register their second victory over the Knights

Code:
CANTERBURY KINGS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Peter Fulton                       b. Boult        53    65    4    1   81.5%
Tom Latham          lbw            b. Southee       0     7    0    0    0.0%
Brad Wilson         c. Mendis      b. Wheeler      23    45    0    0   51.1%
Yuvraj Singh        not out                        76    87    7    1   87.4%
BJ Watling          c. Southee     b. Boult        34    49    2    2   69.4%
Ben Stokes          not out                        38    35    5    0  108.6%
Luke Woodcock        
Bhuvneshwar Kumar    
Matt Henry          
James Baker          
Ish Sodhi            

 Total:  240/4       Overs:  47.4          Run Rate:  5.03      Extras:  16    
                                     -X-

NORTHERN KNIGHTS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Trent Boult          10.0      1      37      2      3.70     0      1 
Tim Southee          10.0      0      39      1      3.90     0      2 
Ben Wheeler          10.0      0      34      1      3.40     0      1 
Axar Patel           10.0      0      66      0      6.60     0      1 
Sean Solia            4.0      0      17      0      4.25     0      0 
Donovan Grobbelaar    3.0      0      24      0      8.00     1      0 
Corey Anderson        0.4      0      14      0     21.00     1      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 1 

Total: 240/4          Overs: 47.4         Run Rate: 5.03      Extras: 16 
                                     -X-


CANTERBURY KINGS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
P Fulton      T Latham     þ                                          2 (10)
P Fulton      B Wilson     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ            74 (96)
Y Singh       B Wilson     þþþ                                        9 (22)
Y Singh       B Watling    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ              69 (92)
Y Singh       B Stokes     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       86 (66)


     Fall of Wickets    2/1       76/2      85/3      154/4    
                                                                         

 Total:  240/4       Overs:  47.4         Run Rate:  5.03     Extras:  16

Code:
NORTHERN KNIGHTS     237/5     50.0 overs
CANTERBURY KINGS     240/4     47.4 overs
   
Canterbury Kings won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: Yuvraj Singh

 
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Round 6
Match 18


Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds at Eden Park

Pitch: Green


AUCKLAND ACES WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST


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Wellington Firebirds Innings

Code:
0.1  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
0.2  McCle'ghan to Boorder, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, One more to the total
0.4  McCle'ghan to Boorder, no run, Derek de Boorder missed that one by a mile
0.5  McCle'ghan to Boorder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  McCle'ghan to Boorder, no run, Derek de Boorder was completely deceived 

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         M McClenaghan        1.0-0-3-0
         Derek de Boorder      1(4b)
         Shane Watson          2(2b)  

1.1  Taylor to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
1.2  Taylor to Boorder, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Taylor to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.4  Taylor to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.5  Taylor to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
1.6  Taylor to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS  6/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Jerome Taylor        1.0-0-3-0
         Derek de Boorder      2(5b)
         Shane Watson          4(7b)  

2.1  Small to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
2.2  Small to Boorder, one run, Great cooperation between Derek de Boorder and Shane Watson        
2.3  Small to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
2.4  Small to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
2.5  Small to Watson, legbye, Left alone by Shane Watson
2.6  Small to Boorder, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Kedar Jadhav didnt have a chance

         End of over 3  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 10/0
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Bevan Small          1.0-0-2-0
         Shane Watson          5(12b)
         Derek de Boorder      3(6b)  

3.1  Taylor to Boorder, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
3.2  Taylor to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
3.3  Taylor to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Derek de Boorder    
3.4  Taylor to Boorder, OUT, Usman Khawaja takes an easy catch to dismiss Derek de Boorder

         Derek de Boorder       4 (8b)
         c. Khawaja     b. Taylor

3.5  Taylor to Lynn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Taylor        
3.6  Taylor to Lynn, no run, Defensively played by Chris Lynn

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 12/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Jerome Taylor        2.0-0-5-1
         Chris Lynn            0(2b)
         Shane Watson          6(14b)  

4.1  Ellis to Watson, one run, One more to the total
4.2  Ellis to Lynn, no run, Chris Lynn was completely deceived 
4.3  Ellis to Lynn, one run, One more to the total
4.4  Ellis to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
4.5  Ellis to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
4.6  Ellis to Watson, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 15/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Andrew Ellis         1.0-0-3-0
         Chris Lynn            1(4b)
         Shane Watson          8(18b)  

5.1  McCle'ghan to Watson, wide, M McClenaghan bowling a very wayward one
5.1  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Lynn          
5.2  McCle'ghan to Lynn, no run, Defensively played by Chris Lynn
5.3  McCle'ghan to Lynn, no run, Left alone by Chris Lynn
5.4  McCle'ghan to Lynn, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.5  McCle'ghan to Lynn, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.5  McCle'ghan to Lynn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  McCle'ghan to Lynn, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 19/1
         (R/R:  3.17)
         M McClenaghan        2.0-0-7-0
         Shane Watson          9(20b)
         Chris Lynn            2(9b)  

6.1  Ellis to Lynn, OUT, Jerome Taylor takes an easy catch to dismiss Chris Lynn

         Chris Lynn             2 (10b)
         c. Taylor      b. Ellis

6.2  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot was completely deceived 
6.3  Ellis to Elliot, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
6.4  Ellis to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5  Ellis to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
6.6  Ellis to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 21/2
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Andrew Ellis         2.0-0-5-1
         Grant Elliot          1(3b)
         Shane Watson         10(22b)  

7.1  Taylor to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
7.2  Taylor to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
7.3  Taylor to Elliot, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Taylor to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Taylor to Elliot, one run, One more to the total
7.6  Taylor to Watson, one run, Dropped! Guptill made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 28/2
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Jerome Taylor        3.0-0-12-1
         Grant Elliot          2(6b)
         Shane Watson         16(25b 1X4)  

8.1  Small to Watson, one run, The misfield by Jadhav allows yet another run
8.2  Small to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
8.3  Small to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot was completely deceived 
8.4  Small to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Small          
8.5  Small to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and Shane Watson        
8.6  Small to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 30/2
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Bevan Small          2.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         17(27b 1X4)
         Grant Elliot          3(10b)  

9.1  Ellis to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ellis          
9.2  Ellis to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and Shane Watson        
9.3  Ellis to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Ellis to Watson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
9.5  Ellis to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
9.6  Ellis to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ellis          

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 37/2
         (R/R:  3.70)
         Andrew Ellis         3.0-0-12-1
         Shane Watson         23(31b 1X4 1X6)
         Grant Elliot          4(12b)  

10.1  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
10.2  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Grant Elliot        
10.4  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, One more to the total
10.5  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, One more to the total
10.6  McCle'ghan to Elliot, two runs, Overthrow by Ferguson instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 43/2
         (R/R:  3.91)
         M McClenaghan        3.0-0-13-0
         Grant Elliot          8(15b)
         Shane Watson         25(34b 1X4 1X6)  

11.1  Ellis to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
11.2  Ellis to Watson, two runs, 
11.3  Ellis to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
11.3  Ellis to Watson, one run, Dropped! Nicol made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Defensively played by Grant Elliot
11.5  Ellis to Elliot, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Grant Elliot
11.6  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Left alone by Grant Elliot

         End of over 12  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 51/2
         (R/R:  4.25)
         Andrew Ellis         4.0-0-20-1
         Grant Elliot         12(18b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         28(38b 1X4 1X6)  

12.1  McCle'ghan to Watson, two runs, 
12.2  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
12.3  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
12.5  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
12.6  McCle'ghan to Watson, legbye, Shane Watson was completely deceived 

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 54/2
         (R/R:  4.15)
         M McClenaghan        4.0-0-15-0
         Grant Elliot         12(18b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         30(44b 1X4 1X6)  

13.1  Taylor to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
13.2  Taylor to Elliot, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
13.3  Taylor to Elliot, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.4  Taylor to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.5  Taylor to Elliot, one run, The misfield by Chapman allows yet another run
13.6  Taylor to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 60/2
         (R/R:  4.29)
         Jerome Taylor        4.0-0-18-1
         Shane Watson         35(46b 2X4 1X6)
         Grant Elliot         13(22b 1X4)  

14.1  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, The misfield by McCle'ghan allows yet another run
14.2  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Grant Elliot        
14.3  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and Shane Watson        
14.4  McCle'ghan to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCle'ghan    
14.5  McCle'ghan to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
14.6  McCle'ghan to Elliot, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Grant Elliot

         End of over 15  (8 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 68/2
         (R/R:  4.53)
         M McClenaghan        5.0-0-23-0
         Grant Elliot         19(25b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         37(49b 2X4 1X6)  

15.1  Nicol to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
15.2  Nicol to Watson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Colin Munro

         Shane Watson           37 (51b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Munro       b. Nicol

Shane Watson.jpg
The inconsistent batting line-up of Firebirds again collapsed as the score was 68-3 when Shane Watson got out for 37

Code:
15.3  Nicol to Flynn, two runs, 
15.4  Nicol to Flynn, three runs, Great work by Khawaja saved a certain boundary
15.5  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
15.6  Nicol to Elliot, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 74/3
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Rob Nicol            1.0-0-6-1
         Daniel Flynn          5(2b)
         Grant Elliot         20(27b 2X4)  

16.1  Taylor to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Taylor        
16.2  Taylor to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and Daniel Flynn        
16.3  Taylor to Flynn, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Taylor to Flynn, no run, Left alone by Daniel Flynn
16.5  Taylor to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn was completely deceived 
16.6  Taylor to Flynn, no run, Daniel Flynn missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 75/3
         (R/R:  4.41)
         Jerome Taylor        5.0-0-19-1
         Daniel Flynn          5(6b)
         Grant Elliot         21(29b 2X4)  

17.1  McCle'ghan to Elliot, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Kedar Jadhav didnt have a chance
17.2  McCle'ghan to Flynn, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Flynn
17.3  McCle'ghan to Flynn, OUT, Bevan Small takes an easy catch to dismiss Daniel Flynn

         Daniel Flynn           5 (9b)
         c. Small       b. McCle'ghan

17.4  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.6  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 77/4
         (R/R:  4.28)
         M McClenaghan        6.0-0-24-1
         Grant Elliot         21(29b 2X4)
         James Faulkner        1(3b)  

18.1  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
18.2  Ellis to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
18.3  Ellis to Elliot, one run, The misfield by Chapman allows yet another run
18.4  Ellis to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Ellis to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and James Faulkner      
18.6  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 81/4
         (R/R:  4.26)
         Andrew Ellis         5.0-0-24-1
         James Faulkner        3(7b)
         Grant Elliot         23(31b 2X4)  

19.1  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
19.2  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
19.3  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.4  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
19.5  Nicol to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Nicol to Elliot, one run, That is very well run by James Faulkner      

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 82/4
         (R/R:  4.10)
         Rob Nicol            2.0-0-7-1
         James Faulkner        3(7b)
         Grant Elliot         24(37b 2X4)  

20.1  Ellis to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ellis          
20.2  Ellis to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and James Faulkner      
20.3  Ellis to Faulkner, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
20.4  Ellis to Elliot, no ball, no run, Grant Elliot was completely deceived 
20.4  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot was completely deceived 
20.5  Ellis to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Left alone by Grant Elliot

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 85/4
         (R/R:  4.05)
         Andrew Ellis         6.0-0-26-1
         Grant Elliot         25(42b 2X4)
         James Faulkner        3(8b)  

21.1  Taylor to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
21.2  Taylor to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.3  Taylor to Elliot, one run, The misfield by Jadhav allows yet another run
21.4  Taylor to Faulkner, one run, Great cooperation between James Faulkner and Grant Elliot        
21.5  Taylor to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and James Faulkner      
21.6  Taylor to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 89/4
         (R/R:  4.05)
         Jerome Taylor        6.0-0-23-1
         James Faulkner        5(12b)
         Grant Elliot         27(44b 2X4)  

22.1  Small to Elliot, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
22.1  Small to Elliot, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Small to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Small to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
22.4  Small to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
22.5  Small to Elliot, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
22.6  Small to Elliot, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 92/4
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Bevan Small          3.0-0-7-0
         Grant Elliot         28(48b 2X4)
         James Faulkner        6(15b)  

23.1  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, one run, Great cooperation between James Faulkner and Grant Elliot        
23.2  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, Dropped! Nicol made a big mess of that simple chance
23.3  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.6  McCle'ghan to Elliot, one run, Great cooperation between Grant Elliot and James Faulkner      

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 96/4
         (R/R:  4.00)
         M McClenaghan        7.0-0-28-1
         James Faulkner        8(19b)
         Grant Elliot         30(50b 2X4)  

24.1  Taylor to Elliot, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.2  Taylor to Elliot, one run, One more to the total
24.3  Taylor to Faulkner, one run, Great cooperation between James Faulkner and Grant Elliot        
24.4  Taylor to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot missed that one by a mile
24.5  Taylor to Elliot, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.6  Taylor to Faulkner, two runs, Overthrow by Taylor instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS101/4
         (R/R:  4.04)
         Jerome Taylor        7.0-0-28-1
         James Faulkner       11(21b)
         Grant Elliot         32(54b 2X4)  

25.1  Small to Elliot, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.2  Small to Elliot, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  Small to Elliot, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Small to Elliot, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
25.5  Small to Elliot, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Small to Elliot, one run, The misfield by Munro allows yet another run

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS108/4
         (R/R:  4.15)
         Bevan Small          4.0-0-14-0
         James Faulkner       11(21b)
         Grant Elliot         39(60b 2X4 1X6)  

26.1  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Left alone by Grant Elliot
26.2  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.3  Nicol to Elliot, one run, Dropped! McCle'ghan made a big mess of that simple chance
26.4  Nicol to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Jadhav allows yet another run
26.5  Nicol to Elliot, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicol          
26.6  Nicol to Elliot, no run, Grant Elliot was completely deceived 

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS110/4
         (R/R:  4.07)
         Rob Nicol            3.0-0-9-1
         Grant Elliot         40(65b 2X4 1X6)
         James Faulkner       12(22b)  

27.1  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
27.2  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Ellis to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Ellis allows yet another run
27.4  Ellis to Elliot, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.5  Ellis to Elliot, three runs, Great work by Nicol saved a certain boundary
27.6  Ellis to Faulkner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS117/4
         (R/R:  4.18)
         Andrew Ellis         7.0-0-33-1
         Grant Elliot         43(67b 2X4 1X6)
         James Faulkner       16(26b)  

28.1  Nicol to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
28.2  Nicol to Elliot, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.3  Nicol to Faulkner, no run, Defensively played by James Faulkner
28.4  Nicol to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.5  Nicol to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Grant Elliot        
28.6  Nicol to Elliot, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Elliot cant belive it

         Grant Elliot           44 (69b 2X4 1X6)
         b. Nicol


         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS120/5
         (R/R:  4.14)
         Rob Nicol            4.0-0-12-2
         Jono Boult            0(0b)
         James Faulkner       18(30b)

Grant Elliot.jpg
Grant Elliot got out for 44 as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals

Code:
29.1  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.2  Ellis to Faulkner, no run, Defensively played by James Faulkner
29.3  Ellis to Faulkner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.4  Ellis to Boult, no run, Jono Boult was completely deceived 
29.5  Ellis to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.6  Ellis to Boult, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Ellis          

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS124/5
         (R/R:  4.13)
         Andrew Ellis         8.0-0-36-1
         James Faulkner       21(33b)
         Jono Boult            0(3b)  

30.1  Nicol to Boult, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
30.1  Nicol to Boult, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
30.2  Nicol to Boult, no run, Left alone by Jono Boult
30.3  Nicol to Boult, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.4  Nicol to Boult, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.5  Nicol to Faulkner, one run, That is very well run by Jono Boult          
30.6  Nicol to Boult, two runs, Overthrow by Jadhav instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS129/5
         (R/R:  4.16)
         Rob Nicol            5.0-0-17-2
         Jono Boult            3(8b)
         James Faulkner       22(34b)  

31.1  Small to Faulkner, no run, Left alone by James Faulkner
31.2  Small to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
31.3  Small to Faulkner, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Small to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Small to Boult, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
31.6  Small to Boult, one run, The misfield by Small allows yet another run

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS131/5
         (R/R:  4.09)
         Bevan Small          5.0-0-16-0
         James Faulkner       23(37b)
         Jono Boult            4(11b)  

32.1  Taylor to Boult, one run, Great cooperation between Jono Boult and James Faulkner      
32.2  Taylor to Faulkner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.3  Taylor to Boult, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Taylor to Boult, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
32.5  Taylor to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Khawaja allows yet another run
32.6  Taylor to Boult, no run, Left alone by Jono Boult

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS137/5
         (R/R:  4.15)
         Jerome Taylor        8.0-0-34-1
         Jono Boult            6(15b)
         James Faulkner       27(39b)  

33.1  Small to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner was completely deceived 
33.2  Small to Faulkner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Small to Faulkner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.4  Small to Faulkner, no run, James Faulkner missed that one by a mile
33.5  Small to Faulkner, one run, The misfield by Small allows yet another run
33.6  Small to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS138/5
         (R/R:  4.06)
         Bevan Small          6.0-0-17-0
         Jono Boult            6(16b)
         James Faulkner       28(44b)  

34.1  McCle'ghan to Faulkner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         James Faulkner         28 (45b)
         lbw            b. McCle'ghan

34.2  McCle'ghan to Craig, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, Quack Quack!

         Mark Craig             0 (1b)
         lbw            b. McCle'ghan

34.3  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, no run, Defensively played by Scott Kuggeleijn
34.4  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, no run, Defensively played by Scott Kuggeleijn
34.5  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Kuggeleijn and Jono Boult          
34.6  McCle'ghan to Boult, no run, Jono Boult was completely deceived 

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS139/7
         (R/R:  3.97)
         M McClenaghan        8.0-0-29-3
         Jono Boult            6(17b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn      1(3b)  

35.1  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.2  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, Left alone by Scott Kuggeleijn
35.3  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
35.4  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, one run, The misfield by Ellis allows yet another run
35.5  Taylor to Boult, one run, One more to the total
35.6  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Taylor        

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS143/7
         (R/R:  3.97)
         Jerome Taylor        9.0-0-38-1
         Scott Kuggeleijn      4(8b)
         Jono Boult            7(18b)  

36.1  Ellis to Boult, one run, That is very well run by Scott Kuggeleijn    
36.2  Ellis to Kuggeleijn, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Ellis to Boult, no run, Jono Boult was completely deceived 
36.4  Ellis to Boult, three runs, Great work by Guptill saved a certain boundary
36.5  Ellis to Kuggeleijn, one run, The misfield by Khawaja allows yet another run
36.6  Ellis to Boult, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS150/7
         (R/R:  4.05)
         Andrew Ellis         9.0-0-43-1
         Scott Kuggeleijn      6(10b)
         Jono Boult           12(22b)  

37.1  Ferguson to Boult, no run, Left alone by Jono Boult
37.2  Ferguson to Boult, one run, The misfield by Munro allows yet another run
37.3  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, no run, Scott Kuggeleijn was completely deceived 
37.4  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, no run, Defensively played by Scott Kuggeleijn
37.5  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Kuggeleijn and Jono Boult          
37.6  Ferguson to Boult, no run, Jono Boult missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS152/7
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Lockie Ferguson      1.0-0-2-0
         Jono Boult           13(25b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn      7(13b)  

38.1  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
38.2  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.3  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, Scott Kuggeleijn was completely deceived 
38.4  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, no run, Defensively played by Scott Kuggeleijn
38.5  Taylor to Kuggeleijn, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Kuggeleijn and Jono Boult          
38.6  Taylor to Boult, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Jerome Taylor

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS153/7
         (R/R:  3.92)
         Jerome Taylor        10.0-0-39-1
         Jono Boult           13(26b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn      8(18b)  

39.1  Ellis to Kuggeleijn, one run, Great cooperation between Scott Kuggeleijn and Jono Boult          
39.2  Ellis to Boult, no run, Jono Boult missed that one by a mile
39.3  Ellis to Boult, one run, Great cooperation between Jono Boult and Scott Kuggeleijn    
39.4  Ellis to Kuggeleijn, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Ellis to Boult, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Jadhav

         Jono Boult             14 (29b)
         c. Jadhav      b. Ellis

39.6  Ellis to Bates, no run, Defensively played by Michael Bates
      The end to a good spell from Andrew Ellis

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS156/8
         (R/R:  3.90)
         Andrew Ellis         10.0-0-46-2
         Michael Bates         0(1b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     10(20b)  

40.1  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
40.2  McCle'ghan to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile
40.3  McCle'ghan to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile
40.4  McCle'ghan to Bates, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.5  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.6  McCle'ghan to Bates, no run, Michael Bates missed that one by a mile

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS159/8
         (R/R:  3.88)
         M McClenaghan        9.0-0-32-3
         Michael Bates         1(5b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     12(22b)  

41.1  Nicol to Kuggeleijn, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.2  Nicol to Bates, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.3  Nicol to Bates, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.4  Nicol to Bates, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
41.5  Nicol to Bates, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicol          
41.6  Nicol to Bates, one run, That is very well run by Scott Kuggeleijn    

         End of over 42  (2 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS161/8
         (R/R:  3.83)
         Rob Nicol            6.0-0-19-2
         Scott Kuggeleijn     13(23b)
         Michael Bates         2(10b)  

42.1  Ferguson to Bates, no run, Michael Bates was completely deceived 
42.2  Ferguson to Bates, legbye, Defensively played by Michael Bates
42.3  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
42.4  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.5  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Ferguson to Kuggeleijn, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS165/8
         (R/R:  3.84)
         Lockie Ferguson      2.0-0-5-0
         Michael Bates         2(12b)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     16(27b)  

43.1  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kedar Jadhav        
43.2  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, one run, One more to the total
43.3  McCle'ghan to Bates, one run, One more to the total
43.4  McCle'ghan to Kuggeleijn, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Usman Khawaja

         Scott Kuggeleijn       17 (30b)
         c. Khawaja     b. McCle'ghan

      McCle'ghan, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
43.5  McCle'ghan to Bennett, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bates      
43.6  McCle'ghan to Bates, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Bates and Hamish Bennett      
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from M McClenaghan. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS169/9
         (R/R:  3.84)
         M McClenaghan        10.0-0-36-4
         Hamish Bennett        1(1b)
         Michael Bates         4(14b)  

44.1  Small to Bates, no run, Defensively played by Michael Bates
44.2  Small to Bates, OUT, Andrew Ellis takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Bates

         Michael Bates          4 (16b)
         c. Ellis       b. Small


         End of innings (44.2 overs)
         WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS169/10 (RR:  3.81)
         Bevan Small           6.2-0-17-1
         Hamish Bennett        1(1b)

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Mitchell McClenaghan troubled the Firebirds batsmen picking up 4 wickets for 36 runs as they were dismissed for 169

Code:
WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Shane Watson        c. Munro       b. Nicol        37    51    2    1   72.5%
Derek de Boorder    c. Khawaja     b. Taylor        4     8    0    0   50.0%
Chris Lynn          c. Taylor      b. Ellis         2    10    0    0   20.0%
Grant Elliot                       b. Nicol        44    69    2    1   63.8%
Daniel Flynn        c. Small       b. McCle'ghan    5     9    0    0   55.6%
James Faulkner      lbw            b. McCle'ghan   28    45    0    0   62.2%
Jono Boult          c. Jadhav      b. Ellis        14    29    0    0   48.3%
Mark Craig          lbw            b. McCle'ghan    0     1    0    0    0.0%
Scott Kuggeleijn    c. Khawaja     b. McCle'ghan   17    30    0    0   56.7%
Michael Bates       c. Ellis       b. Small         4    16    0    0   25.0%
Hamish Bennett      not out                         1     1    0    0  100.0%

 Total:  169/10      Overs:  44.2          Run Rate:  3.38      Extras:  13    
                                     -X-

AUCKLAND ACES Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
M McClenaghan        10.0      0      36      4      3.60     1      1 
Jerome Taylor        10.0      0      39      1      3.90     0      0 
Bevan Small           6.2      0      17      1      2.68     1      0 
Andrew Ellis         10.0      0      46      2      4.60     1      1 
Rob Nicol             6.0      0      19      2      3.17     0      1 
Lockie Ferguson       2.0      0       5      0      2.50     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 2 

Total: 169/10         Overs: 44.2         Run Rate: 3.38      Extras: 13 
                                     -X-


WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Watson      D Boorder    þþþþþ                                     12 (22)
S Watson      C Lynn       þþþ                                        7 (15)
S Watson      G Elliot     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     49 (55)
D Flynn       G Elliot     þþþ                                        8 (13)
J Faulkner    G Elliot     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       44 (69)
J Faulkner    J Boult      þþþþþþþ                                   18 (31)
M Craig       J Boult                                                 0 (1)
Kuggeleijn    J Boult      þþþþþþþ                                   18 (33)
Kuggeleijn    M Bates      þþþþ                                      11 (23)
H Bennett     M Bates      þ                                          2 (4)


     Fall of Wickets    12/1      19/2      68/3      76/4      120/5
                        138/6     138/7     156/8     167/9     169/10    

 Total:  169/10      Overs:  44.2         Run Rate:  3.38     Extras:  13

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Auckland Aces Innings

Code:
0.1  Bennett to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
0.2  Bennett to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
0.3  Bennett to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Bennett to Munro, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
0.5  Bennett to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Colin Munro        
0.6  Bennett to Munro, no run, Colin Munro was completely deceived 

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES         3/0
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  3.41)
         Hamish Bennett       1.0-0-3-0
         Colin Munro           1(2b)
         Martin Guptill        2(4b)  

1.1  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.2  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Colin Munro        
1.3  Faulkner to Munro, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Faulkner to Munro, one run, Great cooperation between Colin Munro and Martin Guptill      
1.5  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Boorder made a big mess of that simple chance
1.6  Faulkner to Munro, one run, Dropped! Bennett made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES         7/0
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  3.40)
         James Faulkner       1.0-0-4-0
         Martin Guptill        4(7b)
         Colin Munro           3(5b)  

2.1  Watson to Munro, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Watson to Guptill, legbye, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
2.3  Watson to Munro, legbye, Colin Munro was completely deceived 
2.4  Watson to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
2.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        10/0
         (R/R:  3.33   R/R Req:  3.40)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-1-0
         Martin Guptill        4(11b)
         Colin Munro           4(7b)  

3.1  Kuggeleijn to Munro, no run, Colin Munro was completely deceived 
3.2  Kuggeleijn to Munro, OUT, James Faulkner takes an easy catch to dismiss Colin Munro

         Colin Munro            4 (9b)
         c. Faulkner    b. Kuggeleijn

3.3  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.4  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
3.6  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        10/1
         (R/R:  2.50   R/R Req:  3.48)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     1.0-0-0-1
         Usman Khawaja         0(4b)
         Martin Guptill        4(11b)  

4.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
4.2  Watson to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Watson to Khawaja, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.3  Watson to Khawaja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Watson to Khawaja, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Usman Khawaja
4.5  Watson to Khawaja, no run, Defensively played by Usman Khawaja
4.6  Watson to Khawaja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        16/1
         (R/R:  3.20   R/R Req:  3.42)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-7-0
         Usman Khawaja         4(8b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        5(13b)  

5.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
5.2  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Bates allows yet another run
5.3  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
5.4  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, legbye, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
5.5  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.6  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 6  (12 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        28/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  3.23)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     2.0-1-11-1
         Martin Guptill       10(17b 1X4)
         Usman Khawaja        10(10b 1X4 1X6)  

6.1  Bates to Khawaja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
6.2  Bates to Khawaja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Michael Bates, deserving this punishment
6.3  Bates to Khawaja, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Bates to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
6.5  Bates to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
6.6  Bates to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Michael Bates, deserving this punishment

         End of over 7  (11 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        39/1
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  3.05)
         Michael Bates        1.0-0-11-0
         Martin Guptill       16(20b 2X4)
         Usman Khawaja        15(13b 2X4 1X6)  

7.1  Bennett to Khawaja, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Usman Khawaja
7.2  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
7.3  Bennett to Khawaja, three runs, Great work by Craig saved a certain boundary
7.4  Bennett to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Hamish Bennett, deserving this punishment
7.5  Bennett to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
7.6  Bennett to Khawaja, one run, Great cooperation between Usman Khawaja and Martin Guptill      

         End of over 8  (13 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        52/1
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  2.81)
         Hamish Bennett       2.0-0-16-0
         Martin Guptill       21(22b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        23(17b 3X4 1X6)  

8.1  Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, The misfield by Lynn allows yet another run
8.2  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Usman Khawaja      
8.3  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4  Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
8.5  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner      
8.6  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        56/1
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  2.78)
         James Faulkner       2.0-0-8-0
         Usman Khawaja        25(20b 3X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       23(25b 3X4)  

9.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
9.2  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.3  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
9.4  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Left alone by Usman Khawaja
9.5  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
9.6  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        58/1
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  2.80)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     3.0-1-13-1
         Martin Guptill       24(29b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        26(22b 3X4 1X6)  

10.1  Bennett to Khawaja, no ball, one run, One more to the total
10.1  Bennett to Khawaja, one run, One more to the total
10.2  Bennett to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.3  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
10.4  Bennett to Khawaja, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Usman Khawaja
10.4  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, Defensively played by Usman Khawaja
10.5  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
10.6  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        62/1
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  2.77)
         Hamish Bennett       3.0-0-20-0
         Usman Khawaja        27(27b 3X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       25(30b 3X4)  

11.1  Watson to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.2  Watson to Khawaja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.3  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
11.4  Watson to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Elliot allows yet another run
11.5  Watson to Khawaja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    

         End of over 12  (10 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        72/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  2.58)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-17-0
         Martin Guptill       29(34b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        33(29b 3X4 1X6)  

12.1  Bennett to Khawaja, three runs, Great work by Bates saved a certain boundary
12.2  Bennett to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Bennett to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
12.4  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
12.5  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
12.6  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        76/1
         (R/R:  5.85   R/R Req:  2.54)
         Hamish Bennett       4.0-0-24-0
         Usman Khawaja        36(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       30(36b 3X4)  

13.1  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Usman Khawaja      
13.2  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
13.3  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Defensively played by Usman Khawaja
13.4  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
13.5  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, no run, Left alone by Usman Khawaja
13.6  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, one run, Dropped! Boult made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        78/1
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  2.56)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     4.0-1-15-1
         Martin Guptill       31(37b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        37(38b 3X4 1X6)  

14.1  Bennett to Khawaja, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.1  Bennett to Khawaja, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  Bennett to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
14.3  Bennett to Guptill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Hamish Bennett, giving that a wide
14.3  Bennett to Guptill, legbye, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
14.4  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja missed that one by a mile
14.5  Bennett to Khawaja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Hamish Bennett, deserving this punishment
14.6  Bennett to Khawaja, two runs, Overthrow by Bates instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        88/1
         (R/R:  5.87   R/R Req:  2.34)
         Hamish Bennett       5.0-0-33-0
         Usman Khawaja        44(42b 4X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       31(40b 3X4)  

15.1  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
15.2  Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
15.5  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
15.6  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        91/1
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  2.32)
         James Faulkner       3.0-0-11-0
         Usman Khawaja        45(45b 4X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       33(43b 3X4)  

16.1  Boult to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Boult to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Boult to Guptill, no run, Jono Boult is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.4  Boult to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
16.5  Boult to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
16.6  Boult to Khawaja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES        92/1
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  2.36)
         Jono Boult           1.0-0-1-0
         Usman Khawaja        45(46b 4X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       34(48b 3X4)  

17.1  Watson to Guptill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.2  Watson to Guptill, no ball, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.2  Watson to Guptill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
17.2  Watson to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
17.3  Watson to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja missed that one by a mile
17.4  Watson to Khawaja, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
17.5  Watson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Usman Khawaja      
17.6  Watson to Khawaja, three runs, Great work by Watson saved a certain boundary

         End of over 18  (10 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       102/1
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  2.13)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-26-0
         Martin Guptill       38(52b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        48(49b 4X4 1X6)  

18.1  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Left alone by Usman Khawaja
18.3  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
18.5  Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, Defensively played by Usman Khawaja
18.6  Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       103/1
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  2.16)
         James Faulkner       4.0-0-12-0
         Martin Guptill       38(52b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        49(55b 4X4 1X6)  

19.1  Kuggeleijn to Khawaja, one run, Great cooperation between Usman Khawaja and Martin Guptill      
      The crowd cheers for Usman Khawaja's fifty
19.2  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
19.3  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
19.5  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
19.6  Kuggeleijn to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       107/1
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  2.10)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     5.0-1-19-1
         Usman Khawaja        50(56b 4X4 1X6)
         Martin Guptill       41(57b 3X4)  

20.1  Bates to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.2  Bates to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
20.3  Bates to Khawaja, one run, The misfield by Boorder allows yet another run
20.4  Bates to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.5  Bates to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
20.6  Bates to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       109/1
         (R/R:  5.19   R/R Req:  2.10)
         Michael Bates        2.0-0-13-0
         Martin Guptill       42(62b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        51(57b 4X4 1X6)  

21.1  Boult to Khawaja, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Usman Khawaja
21.2  Boult to Khawaja, two runs, Overthrow by Bates instead of 1 they get 2
21.3  Boult to Khawaja, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
21.4  Boult to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
21.5  Boult to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
21.6  Boult to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (10 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       119/1
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  1.82)
         Jono Boult           2.0-0-11-0
         Usman Khawaja        60(61b 4X4 2X6)
         Martin Guptill       43(64b 3X4)  

22.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
22.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
22.3  Watson to Guptill, wide, Shane Watson bowling a very wayward one
22.3  Watson to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Usman Khawaja      
22.4  Watson to Khawaja, no run, Usman Khawaja was completely deceived 
22.5  Watson to Khawaja, three runs, Great work by Watson saved a certain boundary
22.6  Watson to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 23  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       126/1
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  1.63)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-33-0
         Martin Guptill       46(69b 3X4)
         Usman Khawaja        63(63b 4X4 2X6)  

23.1  Bennett to Khawaja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bennett        
23.2  Bennett to Khawaja, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Usman Khawaja          63 (65b 4X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Bennett

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Usman Khawaja played a superb innings of 63 from 65 as they were in total control of the match

Code:
23.3  Bennett to Chapman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  Bennett to Chapman, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5  Bennett to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Mark Chapman        
23.6  Bennett to Chapman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       128/2
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  1.62)
         Hamish Bennett       6.0-0-35-1
         Mark Chapman          1(3b)
         Martin Guptill       47(70b 3X4)  

24.1  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Faulkner to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Elliot allows yet another run
24.3  Faulkner to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman was completely deceived 
24.4  Faulkner to Chapman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner      
24.5  Faulkner to Chapman, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Chapman and Martin Guptill      
24.6  Faulkner to Guptill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Faulkner, giving that a wide
24.6  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       131/2
         (R/R:  5.24   R/R Req:  1.56)
         James Faulkner       5.0-0-15-0
         Martin Guptill       48(74b 3X4)
         Mark Chapman          2(6b)  

25.1  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, two runs, 
25.2  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Left alone by Mark Chapman
25.3  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Defensively played by Mark Chapman
25.4  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kuggeleijn    
25.5  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Mark Chapman
25.6  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman missed that one by a mile

         End of over 26  (6 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       137/2
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  1.38)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     6.0-1-25-1
         Mark Chapman          8(12b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       48(74b 3X4)  

26.1  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
26.4  Faulkner to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Faulkner to Guptill, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Martin Guptill         48 (79b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Faulkner

Martin Guptill.jpg
Martin Guptill scored a steady 48

Code:
26.6  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, The misfield by Elliot allows yet another run

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       138/3
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  1.39)
         James Faulkner       6.0-0-16-1
         Mark Chapman          8(12b 1X4)
         Rob Nicol             1(1b)  

27.1  Bennett to Nicol, one run, That is very well run by Mark Chapman        
27.2  Bennett to Chapman, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3  Bennett to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol was completely deceived 
27.4  Bennett to Nicol, no run, Defensively played by Rob Nicol
27.5  Bennett to Nicol, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.6  Bennett to Nicol, no run, Defensively played by Rob Nicol

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       142/3
         (R/R:  5.07   R/R Req:  1.27)
         Hamish Bennett       7.0-0-39-1
         Rob Nicol             4(6b)
         Mark Chapman          9(13b 1X4)  

28.1  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.2  Kuggeleijn to Nicol, one run, Great cooperation between Rob Nicol and Mark Chapman        
28.3  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.4  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman was completely deceived 
28.5  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman was completely deceived 

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       144/3
         (R/R:  4.97   R/R Req:  1.24)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     7.0-1-27-1
         Mark Chapman         10(18b 1X4)
         Rob Nicol             5(7b)  

29.1  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol was completely deceived 
29.2  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, Great cooperation between Rob Nicol and Mark Chapman        
29.3  Faulkner to Chapman, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Chapman and Rob Nicol          
29.4  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, Dropped! Faulkner made a big mess of that simple chance
29.5  Faulkner to Chapman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.6  Faulkner to Chapman, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Chapman and Rob Nicol          

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       148/3
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req:  1.10)
         James Faulkner       7.0-0-20-1
         Rob Nicol             7(10b)
         Mark Chapman         12(21b 1X4)  

30.1  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman was completely deceived 
30.2  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
30.3  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman missed that one by a mile
30.4  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Chapman and Rob Nicol          
30.5  Kuggeleijn to Nicol, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  Kuggeleijn to Nicol, one run, That is very well run by Mark Chapman        

         End of over 31  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       150/3
         (R/R:  4.84   R/R Req:  1.05)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     8.0-1-29-1
         Mark Chapman         13(25b 1X4)
         Rob Nicol             8(12b)  

31.1  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol missed that one by a mile
31.2  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Defensively played by Rob Nicol
31.3  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, The misfield by Lynn allows yet another run
31.5  Faulkner to Chapman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Faulkner      
31.6  Faulkner to Chapman, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Faulkner, giving that a wide
31.6  Faulkner to Chapman, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by James Faulkner, deserving this punishment

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       156/3
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  0.78)
         James Faulkner       8.0-0-26-1
         Mark Chapman         17(28b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol             9(16b)  

32.1  Kuggeleijn to Nicol, three runs, Great work by Lynn saved a certain boundary
32.2  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Defensively played by Mark Chapman
32.3  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, one run, That is very well run by Rob Nicol          
32.4  Kuggeleijn to Nicol, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
32.5  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman was completely deceived 
32.6  Kuggeleijn to Chapman, no run, Mark Chapman missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       161/3
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  0.53)
         Scott Kuggeleijn     9.0-1-34-1
         Mark Chapman         18(32b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            13(18b)  

33.1  Bates to Nicol, one run, Dropped! Watson made a big mess of that simple chance
33.2  Bates to Chapman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    
33.3  Bates to Chapman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.4  Bates to Chapman, no run, Left alone by Mark Chapman
33.5  Bates to Chapman, no run, Defensively played by Mark Chapman
33.6  Bates to Chapman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bates          

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       162/3
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  0.50)
         Michael Bates        3.0-0-14-0
         Mark Chapman         18(37b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            14(19b)  

34.1  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Defensively played by Rob Nicol
34.4  Faulkner to Nicol, no run, Defensively played by Rob Nicol
34.5  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, That is very well run by Mark Chapman        
34.6  Faulkner to Chapman, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       165/3
         (R/R:  4.71   R/R Req:  0.33)
         James Faulkner       9.0-0-29-1
         Mark Chapman         20(38b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            15(24b)  

35.1  Bennett to Nicol, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Bennett to Nicol, one run, The misfield by Craig allows yet another run
35.3  Bennett to Chapman, one run, The misfield by Boorder allows yet another run
35.4  Bennett to Nicol, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Bennett to Chapman, no run, Left alone by Mark Chapman
35.6  Bennett to Chapman, no run, Left alone by Mark Chapman

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       168/3
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  0.14)
         Hamish Bennett       8.0-0-42-1
         Mark Chapman         21(41b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            17(27b)  

36.1  Bates to Nicol, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Bates to Nicol, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Bates to Nicol, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.4  Bates to Nicol, no run, Rob Nicol was completely deceived 
36.5  Bates to Nicol, one run, One more to the total
36.6  Bates to Chapman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Derek de Boorder    

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       169/3
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  0.08)
         Michael Bates        4.0-0-15-0
         Mark Chapman         21(42b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            18(32b)  

37.1  Faulkner to Nicol, one run, The misfield by Faulkner allows yet another run

         End of innings (37.1 overs)
         AUCKLAND ACES       170/3 (RR:  4.60)
         James Faulkner        9.1-0-30-1
         Mark Chapman         21(42b 2X4)
         Rob Nicol            19(33b)  




Thats the end of the match
A comprehensive victory for Auckland Aces, losing just 3 wickets
169 was never a large enough total to defend
We hope you will be joining us in the coming matches

Rob Nicol.jpg
In the end, Rob Nicol and Mark Chapman ensured that there were further loss of wickets as the Aces secured an easy win which was their 3rd victory in 3 matches at their home ground

Code:
AUCKLAND ACES innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      lbw            b. Faulkner     48    79    3    0   60.8%
Colin Munro         c. Faulkner    b. Kuggeleijn    4     9    0    0   44.4%
Usman Khawaja       lbw            b. Bennett      63    65    4    2   96.9%
Mark Chapman        not out                        21    42    2    0   50.0%
Rob Nicol           not out                        19    33    0    0   57.6%
Kedar Jadhav        
Andrew Ellis        
Bevan Small          
Jerome Taylor        
M McClenaghan        
Lockie Ferguson      

 Total:  170/3       Overs:  37.1          Run Rate:  4.57      Extras:  15    
                                     -X-

WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Hamish Bennett        8.0      0      42      1      5.25     1      3 
James Faulkner        9.1      0      30      1      3.27     2      0 
Shane Watson          5.0      0      33      0      6.60     2      2 
Scott Kuggeleijn      9.0      1      34      1      3.78     0      0 
Michael Bates         4.0      0      15      0      3.75     0      0 
Jono Boult            2.0      0      11      0      5.50     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0 

Total: 170/3          Overs: 37.1         Run Rate: 4.57      Extras: 15 
                                     -X-


AUCKLAND ACES Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     C Munro      þþþ                                       10 (20)
M Guptill     U Khawaja    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      116 (120)
M Guptill     M Chapman    þþþ                                       11 (21)
R Nicol       M Chapman    þþþþþþþþþ                                 33 (62)


     Fall of Wickets    10/1      126/2     137/3              
                                                                         

 Total:  170/3       Overs:  37.1         Run Rate:  4.57     Extras:  15

Code:
WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 169       44.2 overs
AUCKLAND ACES        170/3     37.1 overs
   
Auckland Aces won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: M McClenaghan

 

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