Story The National Bank ODI and Test Series 05-06 [C2005]

[Ajroolz2k]

The game is underway:

Lineups:
A pretty orthodox lineup from New Zealand only introducing Oram into the side.

For South Africa, a few changes made with AB Devilliers brought in for the 20/20. No Albie Morkel but Ashwel Prince has been brought in as the no. 5 batsman. Justin Kemp has been picked in place of the out of form Jacques Rudolph.

The two teams take to the field and eagerly await the first ball of the series.

 

[Ajroolz2k]

South Africa In for a Biggie! 42/0 (4ovs)

Graeme Smith and AB Devilliers have been really good to watch and are looking extremely good on a wicket that suites the pace bowlers. The two are now travelling at a run rate of over 10 per over! Devillers has been the star of the show, playing some magnificent drives and a beautiful hook shot off the first ball that sailed over the man at Long Leg (Deep backward Squareleg). New Zealand are having a tough time bowling to SA's Openers and Oram is the only one that seems to be doing the job.

Above: The South African Openers take to the BlackCaps as they race on towards the 50 run mark in just the 5th over.

Devilliers: 30*(19)
Smith: 8*(7)

Extras: 4 (1w, 1nb, 2lb)

 

[aussie1st]

What a start by SA 42/0 (4ovs) wow!

 

[langerrox]

WOW 10 an over, DB is on fire!

 

[ashu2411]

great hitting from SA

 

[Ajroolz2k]

Yea.. il play a lil tomorrow.. sorry i couldn't update further coz i have exams only get an hr a day to play.. anywayz.. my ODI presentations will be much better i got photoshop 7 and i can use it pretty well.. so yeah... these were done on paint lol

 

[aussie1st]

Hope your exams went well. Photoshop is such a great program too. I await to see the magic you can produce from using it.

 

[Ajroolz2k]

Yea u will.. i can prolly play a game every 2 or 3 days in the 3 month holidays!!! lol

So yea.. be ready for plenty of updates!

 

[Ajroolz2k]

Bond Strikes as South Africa fall at 64/1 (8.2ovs)

Shane Bond bowled a beautiful inswinger at a very full length which totally did inexperienced AB Devilliers for pace as South Africa fall at 64/1. Devilliers was totally deceived by that inswinger and the pitch seems to be assisting the bowlers slightly although New Zealand will have to do a lot more if they want to restrict South Africa here as their batting lineup is very deep. The runrate also has been dropping in the last few overs.

Above: Devilliers is stunned as Shane Bond toys with his middle and leg stump.

 

[Ajroolz2k]

Oram Delivers followed by a sudden drop in the run rate!

Some stunning bowling by Jacob Oram has seen New Zealand through the tough period and now they're on top here as he has picked up the other opener Graeme Smith. South Africa losing a very crucial wicket will have to put their heads down and get stuck into it as they head into the half way point of their Inns. The quick fall of wickets have ensured that South Africa's run rate has now decreased quite steadily but they're still at 8.2 an over heading into the 10th.

Above: Graeme Smith leaves as South Africa head into the "depression"

 

[Ajroolz2k]

Hey can sum1 tell me what tag to use for an attached image? i mean when u just upload the image onto planetcricket.. how can i use it here. it doesn't work with the

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Don't upload to PC, try www.imageshack.us

 

[aussie1st]

Sign up to imageshack, that way you can keep track of all your pics.

 

[Ajroolz2k]

I have.. but some ppl just use planetcricket as well.. then it says "attached images" etc.. lol how do u do that?

PS: Sorry bout the presentation guyz.. it was my first time lol.. just watch the remainder of the series it'll get heaps better i promise :P

 

[Johann]

Nice stuff mate! Hope SA can get going again...!