Trans Tasman Premier League

What a game! The batsman were good to set us up, and the bowlers started off well.

The Giants gave me a scare with their last ten over surge, but we held em off!


Good game Hedger! It looks like our trade has gone well for both of us, all four players were good :D
 
TTPL Division 1 - Round 2


Melbourne Magic vs Auckland Lions
at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne​



Melbourne Magic

Michael Dighton
David Warner
Fawad Alam
Shane Watson*
Mahela Jayawardene
John Hastings
Shahid Afridi
Chris Hartley?
Thilan Thushara
Stuart Clark
Peter Siddle


Auckland Lions

Boeta Dippenaar
Martin Guptill
Paul Collingwood
Jeet Raval
Reece Young?
Scott Styris*
Mohammad Aamer
Graeme Aldridge
Brent Arnel
Shane Bond
Muttiah Muralitharan



Pitch condition: Excellent

Auckland Lions won the toss and elected to bowl


Code: 
0.1  Bond to Dighton, one run, One more to the total
0.2  Bond to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
0.3  Bond to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Bond to Dighton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
0.5  Bond to Dighton, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Dighton and David Warner        
0.6  Bond to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC       3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Shane Bond           1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Michael Dighton       2(3b)   

1.1  Aamer to Dighton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Aamer to Dighton, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
1.3  Aamer to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
1.4  Aamer to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
1.5  Aamer to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Aamer to Warner, two runs, Overthrow by Young instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC       6/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Mohammad Aamer       1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          3(7b)
         Michael Dighton       3(5b)   

2.1  Bond to Dighton, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Bond to Warner, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Warner cant belive it

         David Warner           3 (8b)
         b. Bond

2.3  Bond to Alam, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
2.4  Bond to Dighton, legbye, Michael Dighton was completely deceived 
2.5  Bond to Alam, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shane Bond, giving that a wide
2.5  Bond to Alam, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Bond to Dighton, no run, Michael Dighton was completely deceived 

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      11/1
         (R/R:  3.67)
         Shane Bond           2.0-0-7-1
         Michael Dighton       4(8b)
         Fawad Alam            2(3b)   

3.1  Aamer to Alam, no run, Fawad Alam was completely deceived 
3.2  Aamer to Alam, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Fawad Alam
3.3  Aamer to Alam, one run, Great cooperation between Fawad Alam and Michael Dighton     
3.4  Aamer to Dighton, one run, Dropped! Murali' made a big mess of that simple chance
3.5  Aamer to Alam, no run, Fawad Alam missed that one by a mile
3.6  Aamer to Alam, one run, Great cooperation between Fawad Alam and Michael Dighton     

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      18/1
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Mohammad Aamer       2.0-0-10-0
         Michael Dighton       5(9b)
         Fawad Alam            8(8b 1X4)   

4.1  Bond to Alam, one run, One more to the total
4.2  Bond to Dighton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.3  Bond to Dighton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Bond to Dighton, no run, Michael Dighton was completely deceived 
4.5  Bond to Dighton, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Michael Dighton        5 (13b)
         lbw            b. Bond

4.6  Bond to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      19/2
         (R/R:  3.80)
         Shane Bond           3.0-0-8-2
         Shane Watson          0(1b)
         Fawad Alam            9(9b 1X4)   

5.1  Arnel to Alam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Arnel to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
5.3  Arnel to Alam, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
5.4  Arnel to Alam, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
5.5  Arnel to Alam, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
5.6  Arnel to Alam, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      20/2
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Brent Arnel          1.0-0-1-0
         Shane Watson          0(1b)
         Fawad Alam           10(15b 1X4)   

6.1  Aamer to Alam, two runs, 
6.2  Aamer to Alam, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Aamer to Alam, FOUR, Mohammad Aamer cant belive it
6.4  Aamer to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
6.5  Aamer to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
6.6  Aamer to Alam, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      27/2
         (R/R:  3.86)
         Mohammad Aamer       3.0-0-17-0
         Shane Watson          0(1b)
         Fawad Alam           17(21b 2X4)   

7.1  Styris to Alam, two runs, Overthrow by Colli'wood instead of 1 they get 2
7.2  Styris to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
7.3  Styris to Alam, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
7.4  Styris to Watson, one run, The misfield by Aldridge allows yet another run
7.5  Styris to Alam, legbye, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
7.6  Styris to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      32/2
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Scott Styris         1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson          1(3b)
         Fawad Alam           20(25b 2X4)   

8.1  Aamer to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
8.2  Aamer to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
8.3  Aamer to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
8.4  Aamer to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
8.5  Aamer to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
8.6  Aamer to Alam, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 9  (0 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      32/2
         (R/R:  3.56)
         Mohammad Aamer       4.0-0-17-0
         Fawad Alam           20(31b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          1(3b)   

9.1  Styris to Watson, legbye, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
9.2  Styris to Alam, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
9.3  Styris to Alam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Styris to Alam, one run, The misfield by Bond allows yet another run
9.5  Styris to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Fawad Alam          
9.6  Styris to Alam, wide, Scott Styris bowling a very wayward one
9.6  Styris to Alam, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris         

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      38/2
         (R/R:  3.80)
         Scott Styris         2.0-0-9-0
         Fawad Alam           23(36b 2X4)
         Shane Watson          2(5b)   

10.1  Aamer to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Aamer          
10.2  Aamer to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
10.3  Aamer to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Fawad Alam          
10.4  Aamer to Alam, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
10.5  Aamer to Alam, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
10.6  Aamer to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      42/2
         (R/R:  3.82)
         Mohammad Aamer       5.0-1-21-0
         Shane Watson          5(9b)
         Fawad Alam           24(38b 2X4)   

11.1  Styris to Alam, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris         
11.2  Styris to Alam, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Styris to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
11.4  Styris to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.5  Styris to Alam, one run, The misfield by Dippenaar allows yet another run
11.6  Styris to Watson, FOUR, Scott Styris cant belive it

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      49/2
         (R/R:  4.08)
         Scott Styris         3.0-0-16-0
         Shane Watson         10(12b 1X4)
         Fawad Alam           26(41b 2X4)   

12.1  Bond to Alam, two runs, Overthrow by Guptill instead of 1 they get 2
12.2  Bond to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
12.3  Bond to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam
12.4  Bond to Alam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  Bond to Alam, no run, Left alone by Fawad Alam
12.6  Bond to Alam, no run, Defensively played by Fawad Alam

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      51/2
         (R/R:  3.92)
         Shane Bond           4.0-0-10-2
         Fawad Alam           28(47b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         10(12b 1X4)   

13.1  Aamer to Watson, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Aamer to Alam, no run, Fawad Alam missed that one by a mile
13.3  Aamer to Alam, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Aamer, deserving this punishment
13.4  Aamer to Alam, no run, Fawad Alam was completely deceived 
13.5  Aamer to Alam, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Aamer, deserving this punishment
13.6  Aamer to Alam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      60/2
         (R/R:  4.29)
         Mohammad Aamer       6.0-1-30-0
         Fawad Alam           36(52b 4X4)
         Shane Watson         11(13b 1X4)   

14.1  Arnel to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Fawad Alam          
14.2  Arnel to Alam, no run, Fawad Alam missed that one by a mile
14.3  Arnel to Alam, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Fawad Alam             36 (54b 4X4)
         lbw            b. Arnel

14.4  Arnel to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawardene was completely deceived 
14.5  Arnel to Jayaw'dene, one run, The misfield by Murali' allows yet another run
14.6  Arnel to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      63/3
         (R/R:  4.20)
         Brent Arnel          2.0-0-4-1
         Mahela Jayawardene    1(2b)
         Shane Watson         13(15b 1X4)   

15.1  Murali' to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Muttiah Murali', deserving this punishment
15.2  Murali' to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
15.3  Murali' to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.4  Murali' to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.5  Murali' to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
15.6  Murali' to Watson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 16  (14 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      77/3
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Muttiah Murali'      1.0-0-14-0
         Shane Watson         27(21b 3X4 1X6)
         Mahela Jayawardene    1(2b)   

16.1  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawardene was completely deceived 
16.3  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, Defensively played by Mahela Jayawardene
16.4  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, Left alone by Mahela Jayawardene
16.5  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, Mahela Jayawardene was completely deceived 
16.6  Styris to Jayaw'dene, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      77/3
         (R/R:  4.53)
         Scott Styris         4.0-0-16-0
         Mahela Jayawardene    1(8b)
         Shane Watson         27(21b 3X4 1X6)   

17.1  Murali' to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Jayawardene  
17.2  Murali' to Jayaw'dene, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.3  Murali' to Watson, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Murali' to Jayaw'dene, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Murali' to Jayaw'dene, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Reece Young         

         Mahela Jayawardene     2 (11b)
         st Young       b. Murali'

17.6  Murali' to Hastings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      80/4
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Muttiah Murali'      2.0-0-16-1
         John Hastings         0(1b)
         Shane Watson         28(23b 3X4 1X6)   

18.1  Bond to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Bond to Hastings, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Bond, deserving this punishment
18.3  Bond to Hastings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Bond to Hastings, no run, Left alone by John Hastings
18.5  Bond to Hastings, no run, John Hastings missed that one by a mile
18.6  Bond to Hastings, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      85/4
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Shane Bond           5.0-0-15-2
         John Hastings         4(6b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         29(24b 3X4 1X6)   

19.1  Murali' to Watson, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Murali' to Hastings, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
19.3  Murali' to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
19.4  Murali' to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and John Hastings       
19.5  Murali' to Hastings, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got John Hastings
19.6  Murali' to Hastings, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      92/4
         (R/R:  4.60)
         Muttiah Murali'      3.0-0-23-1
         John Hastings         9(9b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         31(27b 3X4 1X6)   

20.1  Aamer to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.2  Aamer to Hastings, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Young

         John Hastings          9 (10b 2X4)
         c. Young       b. Aamer

20.3  Aamer to Afridi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Aamer to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
20.5  Aamer to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Aamer to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      94/5
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Mohammad Aamer       7.0-1-32-1
         Shane Watson         32(30b 3X4 1X6)
         Shahid Afridi         1(2b)   

21.1  Bond to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Bond to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
21.3  Bond to Afridi, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Afridi cant belive it

         Shahid Afridi          1 (5b)
         b. Bond

21.4  Bond to Hartley, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.5  Bond to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bond           
21.6  Bond to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      95/6
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Shane Bond           6.0-0-16-3
         Shane Watson         32(32b 3X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley         1(1b)   

22.1  Styris to Hartley, no run, Left alone by Chris Hartley
22.2  Styris to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Styris to Hartley, no run, Left alone by Chris Hartley
22.4  Styris to Hartley, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Hartley and Shane Watson        
22.5  Styris to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Styris to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC      96/6
         (R/R:  4.17)
         Scott Styris         5.0-1-17-0
         Shane Watson         32(34b 3X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley         2(5b)   

23.1  Bond to Hartley, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.2  Bond to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
23.3  Bond to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Chris Hartley       
23.4  Bond to Hartley, no run, Left alone by Chris Hartley
23.5  Bond to Hartley, no run, Chris Hartley missed that one by a mile
23.6  Bond to Hartley, no run, Defensively played by Chris Hartley

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     104/6
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Shane Bond           7.0-0-24-3
         Chris Hartley         5(9b)
         Shane Watson         37(36b 4X4 1X6)   

24.1  Aldridge to Watson, one run, The misfield by Murali' allows yet another run
24.2  Aldridge to Hartley, one run, The misfield by Aamer allows yet another run
24.3  Aldridge to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Aldridge       
24.4  Aldridge to Watson, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Aldridge to Hartley, no run, Chris Hartley was completely deceived 
24.6  Aldridge to Hartley, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        

         End of over 25  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     108/6
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Graeme Aldridge      1.0-0-4-0
         Shane Watson         39(39b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley         7(12b)   

25.1  Murali' to Hartley, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.2  Murali' to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Murali' to Watson, no run, Muttiah Murali' is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.4  Murali' to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Hartley       
25.5  Murali' to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Murali' to Hartley, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     111/6
         (R/R:  4.27)
         Muttiah Murali'      4.0-0-26-1
         Shane Watson         40(42b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley         9(15b)   

26.1  Styris to Hartley, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.2  Styris to Watson, one run, The misfield by Arnel allows yet another run
26.3  Styris to Hartley, no run, Chris Hartley was completely deceived 
26.4  Styris to Hartley, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
26.5  Styris to Hartley, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Hartley and Shane Watson        
26.6  Styris to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     116/6
         (R/R:  4.30)
         Scott Styris         6.0-1-22-0
         Shane Watson         41(44b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley        13(19b)   

27.1  Murali' to Hartley, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Murali' to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
27.3  Murali' to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Muttiah Murali', giving that a wide
27.3  Murali' to Watson, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
27.4  Murali' to Hartley, one run, The misfield by Styris allows yet another run
27.5  Murali' to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.6  Murali' to Hartley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (5 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     121/6
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Muttiah Murali'      5.0-0-31-1
         Chris Hartley        15(22b)
         Shane Watson         43(48b 4X4 1X6)   

28.1  Arnel to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
28.2  Arnel to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
28.3  Arnel to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
28.4  Arnel to Watson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5  Arnel to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
28.6  Arnel to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Chris Hartley       

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     122/6
         (R/R:  4.21)
         Brent Arnel          3.0-0-5-1
         Chris Hartley        15(22b)
         Shane Watson         44(54b 4X4 1X6)   

29.1  Aldridge to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
29.2  Aldridge to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.3  Aldridge to Hartley, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
29.4  Aldridge to Watson, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.5  Aldridge to Hartley, one run, One more to the total
29.6  Aldridge to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     128/6
         (R/R:  4.27)
         Graeme Aldridge      2.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson         47(58b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley        17(24b)   

30.1  Murali' to Hartley, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Hartley and Shane Watson        
30.2  Murali' to Watson, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
30.3  Murali' to Hartley, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.4  Murali' to Hartley, no run, Chris Hartley missed that one by a mile
30.5  Murali' to Hartley, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Hartley and Shane Watson        
30.6  Murali' to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     131/6
         (R/R:  4.23)
         Muttiah Murali'      6.0-0-34-1
         Shane Watson         48(60b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley        19(28b)   

31.1  Aamer to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Aamer to Hartley, no run, Left alone by Chris Hartley
31.3  Aamer to Hartley, no run, Defensively played by Chris Hartley
31.4  Aamer to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Aamer to Hartley, one run, The misfield by Young allows yet another run
31.6  Aamer to Watson, three runs, Great work by Guptill saved a certain boundary
      The crowd cheers for Shane Watson's fifty

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     135/6
         (R/R:  4.22)
         Mohammad Aamer       8.0-1-36-1
         Chris Hartley        20(33b)
         Shane Watson         51(61b 4X4 1X6)   

32.1  Arnel to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
32.2  Arnel to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.3  Arnel to Hartley, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.4  Arnel to Hartley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Arnel to Hartley, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Arnel to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     139/6
         (R/R:  4.21)
         Brent Arnel          4.0-0-9-1
         Shane Watson         54(64b 4X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley        21(36b)   

33.1  Bond to Hartley, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
33.2  Bond to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Hartley       
33.3  Bond to Hartley, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.4  Bond to Watson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Bond, deserving this punishment
33.5  Bond to Watson, one run, One more to the total
33.6  Bond to Hartley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     147/6
         (R/R:  4.32)
         Shane Bond           8.0-0-32-3
         Chris Hartley        23(39b)
         Shane Watson         60(67b 5X4 1X6)   

34.1  Murali' to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
34.2  Murali' to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
34.3  Murali' to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.4  Murali' to Hartley, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
34.5  Murali' to Watson, no run, Muttiah Murali' is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.6  Murali' to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     155/6
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Muttiah Murali'      7.0-0-42-1
         Shane Watson         65(72b 6X4 1X6)
         Chris Hartley        26(40b)   

35.1  Arnel to Hartley, no run, Defensively played by Chris Hartley
35.2  Arnel to Hartley, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.3  Arnel to Watson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.4  Arnel to Watson, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Arnel to Hartley, no ball, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.5  Arnel to Hartley, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.6  Arnel to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Chris Hartley       

         End of over 36  (9 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     164/6
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Brent Arnel          5.0-0-17-1
         Chris Hartley        29(43b)
         Shane Watson         69(75b 6X4 1X6)   

36.1  Styris to Watson, SIX, What a wonderful player Shane Watson is
36.2  Styris to Watson, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Styris to Hartley, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
36.4  Styris to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris         
36.5  Styris to Watson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
36.5  Styris to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Chris Hartley       
36.6  Styris to Hartley, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         

         End of over 37  (10 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     174/6
         (R/R:  4.70)
         Scott Styris         7.0-1-32-0
         Chris Hartley        30(45b)
         Shane Watson         77(80b 6X4 2X6)   

37.1  Arnel to Watson, wide, Brent Arnel bowling a very wayward one
37.1  Arnel to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  Arnel to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
37.3  Arnel to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Chris Hartley       
37.4  Arnel to Hartley, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.5  Arnel to Hartley, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.6  Arnel to Hartley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     178/6
         (R/R:  4.68)
         Brent Arnel          6.0-0-21-1
         Chris Hartley        32(48b)
         Shane Watson         78(84b 6X4 2X6)   

38.1  Bond to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Bond to Hartley, legbye, Chris Hartley was completely deceived 
38.3  Bond to Watson, OUT, Jeet Raval takes an easy catch to dismiss Shane Watson

         Shane Watson           79 (86b 6X4 2X6)
         c. Raval       b. Bond

      Bond, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
38.4  Bond to Thushara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Bond to Thushara, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.6  Bond to Hartley, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     181/7
         (R/R:  4.64)
         Shane Bond           9.0-0-34-4
         Chris Hartley        32(50b)
         Thilan Thushara       1(2b)   

39.1  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.2  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Defensively played by Thilan Thushara
39.3  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Thilan Thushara missed that one by a mile
39.4  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Defensively played by Thilan Thushara
39.5  Arnel to Thushara, one run, One more to the total
39.6  Arnel to Hartley, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     182/7
         (R/R:  4.55)
         Brent Arnel          7.0-0-22-1
         Chris Hartley        32(51b)
         Thilan Thushara       2(7b)   

40.1  Aldridge to Thushara, no run, Defensively played by Thilan Thushara
40.2  Aldridge to Thushara, one run, That is very well run by Chris Hartley       
40.3  Aldridge to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Aldridge to Hartley, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Hartley and Thilan Thushara     
40.5  Aldridge to Thushara, one run, That is very well run by Chris Hartley       
40.6  Aldridge to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     185/7
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Graeme Aldridge      3.0-0-12-0
         Chris Hartley        33(54b)
         Thilan Thushara       4(10b)   

41.1  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  Arnel to Thushara, one run, The misfield by Colli'wood allows yet another run
41.3  Arnel to Hartley, two runs, Overthrow by Bond instead of 1 they get 2
41.4  Arnel to Hartley, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
41.5  Arnel to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Arnel to Hartley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     188/7
         (R/R:  4.48)
         Brent Arnel          8.0-0-25-1
         Chris Hartley        35(58b)
         Thilan Thushara       5(12b)   

42.1  Styris to Thushara, no run, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
42.2  Styris to Thushara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris         
42.3  Styris to Thushara, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Scott Styris, giving that a wide
42.3  Styris to Thushara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Styris         
42.4  Styris to Thushara, no run, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
42.5  Styris to Thushara, no run, Thilan Thushara was completely deceived 
42.6  Styris to Thushara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 43  (3 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     191/7
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Scott Styris         8.0-1-35-0
         Thilan Thushara       7(19b)
         Chris Hartley        35(58b)   

43.1  Bond to Hartley, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  Bond to Thushara, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3  Bond to Hartley, no run, Chris Hartley missed that one by a mile
43.4  Bond to Hartley, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Martin Guptill

         Chris Hartley          36 (61b)
         c. Guptill     b. Bond

      Shane Bond takes his fifth wicket of the innings
43.5  Bond to Clark, no run, Left alone by Stuart Clark
43.6  Bond to Clark, no run, Stuart Clark was completely deceived 
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Shane Bond. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     193/8
         (R/R:  4.39)
         Shane Bond           10.0-0-36-5
         Stuart Clark          0(2b)
         Thilan Thushara       8(20b)   

44.1  Arnel to Thushara, legbye, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
44.2  Arnel to Clark, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.3  Arnel to Clark, no run, Defensively played by Stuart Clark
44.4  Arnel to Clark, one run, The misfield by Murali' allows yet another run
44.5  Arnel to Thushara, no run, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
44.6  Arnel to Thushara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     195/8
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Brent Arnel          9.0-0-26-1
         Thilan Thushara       8(23b)
         Stuart Clark          1(5b)   

45.1  Aldridge to Clark, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Stuart Clark
45.2  Aldridge to Clark, no run, Stuart Clark was completely deceived 
45.3  Aldridge to Clark, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Stuart Clark
45.4  Aldridge to Clark, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Reece Young         
45.5  Aldridge to Clark, one run, That is very well run by Thilan Thushara     
45.6  Aldridge to Thushara, no run, Thilan Thushara was completely deceived 

         End of over 46  (9 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     204/8
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Graeme Aldridge      4.0-0-21-0
         Thilan Thushara       8(24b)
         Stuart Clark         10(10b 2X4)   

46.1  Styris to Clark, one run, One more to the total
46.2  Styris to Thushara, no run, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
46.3  Styris to Thushara, no run, Thilan Thushara missed that one by a mile
46.4  Styris to Thushara, one run, That is very well run by Stuart Clark        
46.5  Styris to Clark, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
46.6  Styris to Clark, no run, Left alone by Stuart Clark

         End of over 47  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     212/8
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Scott Styris         9.0-1-43-0
         Stuart Clark         17(13b 2X4 1X6)
         Thilan Thushara       9(27b)   

47.1  Arnel to Thushara, one run, One more to the total
47.2  Arnel to Clark, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.3  Arnel to Clark, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Arnel          
47.4  Arnel to Clark, no run, Stuart Clark missed that one by a mile
47.5  Arnel to Clark, no run, Left alone by Stuart Clark
47.6  Arnel to Clark, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Brent Arnel

         End of over 48  (1 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     213/8
         (R/R:  4.44)
         Brent Arnel          10.0-0-27-1
         Stuart Clark         17(18b 2X4 1X6)
         Thilan Thushara      10(28b)   

48.1  Aamer to Thushara, no run, Thilan Thushara missed that one by a mile
48.2  Aamer to Thushara, no run, Defensively played by Thilan Thushara
48.3  Aamer to Thushara, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.3  Aamer to Thushara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  Aamer to Thushara, no run, Left alone by Thilan Thushara
48.5  Aamer to Thushara, one run, The misfield by Aldridge allows yet another run
48.6  Aamer to Clark, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Aamer, deserving this punishment

         End of over 49  (6 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     219/8
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Mohammad Aamer       9.0-1-42-1
         Stuart Clark         21(19b 3X4 1X6)
         Thilan Thushara      11(33b)   

49.1  Styris to Thushara, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.2  Styris to Clark, one run, That is very well run by Thilan Thushara     
49.3  Styris to Thushara, one run, Great cooperation between Thilan Thushara and Stuart Clark        
49.4  Styris to Clark, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Scott Styris, deserving this punishment
49.5  Styris to Clark, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Stuart Clark the finger

         Stuart Clark           26 (22b 4X4 1X6)
         c. Young       b. Styris

49.6  Styris to Siddle, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Scott Styris, giving that a wide
49.6  Styris to Siddle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     227/9
         (R/R:  4.54)
         Scott Styris         10.0-1-51-1
         Peter Siddle          0(2b)
         Thilan Thushara      13(35b)   


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         MELBOURNE MAGIC     227/9 (RR:  4.54)
         Scott Styris          10.0-1-51-1
         Peter Siddle          0(2b)
         Thilan Thushara      13(35b)


Code: 
0.1  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Boeta Dippenaar missed that one by a mile
0.2  Thushara to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thilan Thushara, deserving this punishment
0.3  Thushara to Dippenaar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Boeta Dippenaar
0.4  Thushara to Dippenaar, one run, The misfield by Hastings allows yet another run
0.5  Thushara to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
0.6  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (10 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       10/0
         (R/R: 10.00   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Thilan Thushara      1.0-0-10-0
         Boeta Dippenaar       9(5b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill        1(1b)   

1.1  Clark to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
1.2  Clark to Guptill, legbye, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
1.3  Clark to Dippenaar, no run, Defensively played by Boeta Dippenaar
1.4  Clark to Dippenaar, no run, Defensively played by Boeta Dippenaar
1.5  Clark to Dippenaar, no run, Left alone by Boeta Dippenaar
1.6  Clark to Dippenaar, FOUR, Stuart Clark cant belive it

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       15/0
         (R/R:  7.50   R/R Req:  4.44)
         Stuart Clark         1.0-0-4-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      13(9b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        1(3b)   

2.1  Siddle to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  Siddle to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Boeta Dippenaar     
2.3  Siddle to Dippenaar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.4  Siddle to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
2.5  Siddle to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
2.6  Siddle to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       20/0
         (R/R:  6.67   R/R Req:  4.43)
         Peter Siddle         1.0-0-5-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      16(10b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        3(8b)   

3.1  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
3.2  Thushara to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thushara       
3.3  Thushara to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
3.4  Thushara to Dippenaar, three runs, Great work by Dighton saved a certain boundary
3.5  Thushara to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Boeta Dippenaar     
3.6  Thushara to Dippenaar, two runs, Overthrow by Watson instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       27/0
         (R/R:  6.75   R/R Req:  4.37)
         Thilan Thushara      2.0-0-17-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      21(12b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        5(12b)   

4.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
4.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
4.3  Watson to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
4.5  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
4.6  Watson to Guptill, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       31/0
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  4.38)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-4-0
         Martin Guptill        9(18b 1X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      21(12b 3X4)   

5.1  Clark to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Clark, deserving this punishment
5.2  Clark to Dippenaar, one run, Great cooperation between Boeta Dippenaar and Martin Guptill      
5.3  Clark to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Boeta Dippenaar     
5.4  Clark to Dippenaar, no run, Boeta Dippenaar missed that one by a mile
5.5  Clark to Dippenaar, one run, Great cooperation between Boeta Dippenaar and Martin Guptill      
5.6  Clark to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       38/0
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  4.32)
         Stuart Clark         2.0-0-11-0
         Martin Guptill       10(20b 1X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      27(16b 4X4)   

6.1  Siddle to Dippenaar, no run, Boeta Dippenaar missed that one by a mile
6.2  Siddle to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
6.3  Siddle to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
6.4  Siddle to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Peter Siddle, deserving this punishment
6.5  Siddle to Dippenaar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6  Siddle to Dippenaar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Boeta Dippenaar

         End of over 7  (16 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       54/0
         (R/R:  7.71   R/R Req:  4.05)
         Peter Siddle         2.0-0-21-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      43(22b 8X4)
         Martin Guptill       10(20b 1X4)   

7.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
7.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
7.3  Watson to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
7.4  Watson to Dippenaar, two runs, 
7.5  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, Left alone by Boeta Dippenaar
7.6  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (3 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       57/0
         (R/R:  7.13   R/R Req:  4.07)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-7-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      45(25b 8X4)
         Martin Guptill       11(23b 1X4)   

8.1  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
8.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.5  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahid Afridi, deserving this punishment
8.6  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, Shahid Afridi cant belive it

         End of over 9  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       65/0
         (R/R:  7.22   R/R Req:  3.98)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-8-0
         Martin Guptill       19(29b 3X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      45(25b 8X4)   

9.1  Siddle to Dippenaar, one run, The misfield by Thushara allows yet another run
9.2  Siddle to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Alam allows yet another run
9.3  Siddle to Dippenaar, no run, Left alone by Boeta Dippenaar
9.4  Siddle to Dippenaar, no run, Defensively played by Boeta Dippenaar
9.5  Siddle to Dippenaar, one run, The misfield by Hastings allows yet another run
9.6  Siddle to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       72/0
         (R/R:  7.20   R/R Req:  3.90)
         Peter Siddle         3.0-0-28-0
         Martin Guptill       24(31b 4X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      47(29b 8X4)   

10.1  Afridi to Dippenaar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
10.2  Afridi to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Hastings made a big mess of that simple chance
10.3  Afridi to Dippenaar, one run, One more to the total
10.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
10.5  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahid Afridi, deserving this punishment
10.6  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 11  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       79/0
         (R/R:  7.18   R/R Req:  3.82)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-14-0
         Martin Guptill       29(35b 5X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      48(31b 8X4)   

11.1  Thushara to Dippenaar, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Thilan Thushara, giving that a wide
11.1  Thushara to Dippenaar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      The crowd cheers for Boeta Dippenaar's fifty
11.2  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
11.3  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
11.4  Thushara to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Boeta Dippenaar     
11.5  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       84/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Thilan Thushara      3.0-0-22-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      51(35b 8X4)
         Martin Guptill       30(38b 5X4)   

12.1  Clark to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Boeta Dippenaar     
12.2  Clark to Dippenaar, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
12.3  Clark to Guptill, two runs, Overthrow by Clark instead of 1 they get 2
12.4  Clark to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Boeta Dippenaar     
12.5  Clark to Dippenaar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.6  Clark to Dippenaar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 13  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       92/0
         (R/R:  7.08   R/R Req:  3.68)
         Stuart Clark         3.0-0-19-0
         Martin Guptill       34(41b 5X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      55(38b 8X4)   

13.1  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Left alone by Boeta Dippenaar
13.2  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Defensively played by Boeta Dippenaar
13.3  Thushara to Dippenaar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thilan Thushara, deserving this punishment
13.4  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Defensively played by Boeta Dippenaar
13.5  Thushara to Dippenaar, no run, Boeta Dippenaar was completely deceived 
13.6  Thushara to Dippenaar, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS       97/0
         (R/R:  6.93   R/R Req:  3.64)
         Thilan Thushara      4.0-0-27-0
         Martin Guptill       34(41b 5X4)
         Boeta Dippenaar      60(44b 9X4)   

14.1  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, Boeta Dippenaar missed that one by a mile
14.2  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.3  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
14.5  Watson to Dippenaar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Watson to Dippenaar, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      101/0
         (R/R:  6.73   R/R Req:  3.63)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-11-0
         Boeta Dippenaar      64(50b 10X4)
         Martin Guptill       34(41b 5X4)   

15.1  Hastings to Guptill, SIX, What a wonderful player Martin Guptill is
15.2  Hastings to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.3  Hastings to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Watson allows yet another run
15.4  Hastings to Dippenaar, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on John Hastings, giving that a wide
15.4  Hastings to Dippenaar, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run
15.5  Hastings to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
15.6  Hastings to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 16  (9 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      110/0
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  3.47)
         John Hastings        1.0-0-9-0
         Martin Guptill       41(46b 5X4 1X6)
         Boeta Dippenaar      65(52b 10X4)   

16.1  Thushara to Dippenaar, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
16.2  Thushara to Dippenaar, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Boeta Dippenaar        71 (54b 10X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Thushara

16.3  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
16.4  Thushara to Colli'wood, one run, One more to the total
16.5  Thushara to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
16.6  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      117/1
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  3.36)
         Thilan Thushara      5.0-0-34-1
         Martin Guptill       41(48b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood      1(2b)   

17.1  Afridi to Colli'wood, one run, Great cooperation between Paul Collingwood and Martin Guptill      
17.2  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
17.3  Afridi to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Paul Collingwood    
17.4  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Afridi to Colli'wood, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahid Afridi, deserving this punishment
17.6  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      123/1
         (R/R:  6.83   R/R Req:  3.28)
         Shahid Afridi        3.0-0-20-0
         Paul Collingwood      6(6b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       42(50b 5X4 1X6)   

18.1  Thushara to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Paul Collingwood    
18.2  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, Paul Collingwood was completely deceived 
18.4  Thushara to Colli'wood, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Paul Collingwood
18.5  Thushara to Colli'wood, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Thushara to Guptill, wide, Thilan Thushara bowling a very wayward one
18.6  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 19  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      130/1
         (R/R:  6.84   R/R Req:  3.16)
         Thilan Thushara      6.0-0-41-1
         Martin Guptill       43(53b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood     11(10b 2X4)   

19.1  Watson to Colli'wood, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
19.2  Watson to Colli'wood, FOUR, Shane Watson cant belive it
19.3  Watson to Colli'wood, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4  Watson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
19.5  Watson to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (11 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      141/1
         (R/R:  7.05   R/R Req:  2.90)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-21-0
         Martin Guptill       45(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood     19(13b 4X4)   

20.1  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, Paul Collingwood was completely deceived 
20.2  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, Defensively played by Paul Collingwood
20.3  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Afridi to Colli'wood, no run, Left alone by Paul Collingwood
20.5  Afridi to Colli'wood, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Afridi to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      143/1
         (R/R:  6.81   R/R Req:  2.93)
         Shahid Afridi        4.0-0-22-0
         Paul Collingwood     20(18b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       46(57b 5X4 1X6)   

21.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
21.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
21.3  Watson to Guptill, three runs, Great work by Hartley saved a certain boundary
21.4  Watson to Colli'wood, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shane Watson, deserving this punishment
21.5  Watson to Colli'wood, one run, The misfield by Clark allows yet another run
21.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 22  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      151/1
         (R/R:  6.86   R/R Req:  2.75)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-29-0
         Martin Guptill       49(61b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood     25(20b 5X4)   

22.1  Thushara to Colli'wood, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run
22.2  Thushara to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Hartley allows yet another run
      Thats another fifty for Martin Guptill      
22.3  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, Paul Collingwood missed that one by a mile
22.4  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Thushara to Colli'wood, no run, Paul Collingwood was completely deceived 
22.6  Thushara to Colli'wood, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      156/1
         (R/R:  6.78   R/R Req:  2.67)
         Thilan Thushara      7.0-0-46-1
         Martin Guptill       50(62b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood     29(25b 5X4)   

23.1  Afridi to Colli'wood, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
23.2  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.6  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      157/1
         (R/R:  6.54   R/R Req:  2.73)
         Shahid Afridi        5.0-0-23-0
         Martin Guptill       50(67b 5X4 1X6)
         Paul Collingwood     30(26b 5X4)   

24.1  Hastings to Colli'wood, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.2  Hastings to Colli'wood, OUT, David Warner takes an easy catch to dismiss Paul Collingwood

         Paul Collingwood       30 (28b 5X4)
         c. Warner      b. Hastings

24.3  Hastings to Raval, no run, Jeet Raval missed that one by a mile
24.4  Hastings to Raval, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Hastings to Raval, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Hastings to Raval, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hastings       

         End of over 25  (0 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      157/2
         (R/R:  6.28   R/R Req:  2.84)
         John Hastings        2.0-0-9-1
         Jeet Raval            0(4b)
         Martin Guptill       50(67b 5X4 1X6)   

25.1  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
25.3  Afridi to Guptill, FOUR, Shahid Afridi cant belive it
25.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Afridi to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Afridi to Raval, no run, Jeet Raval was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (9 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      166/2
         (R/R:  6.38   R/R Req:  2.58)
         Shahid Afridi        6.0-0-32-0
         Jeet Raval            0(5b)
         Martin Guptill       59(72b 7X4 1X6)   

26.1  Watson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
26.2  Watson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
26.3  Watson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
26.4  Watson to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.5  Watson to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Watson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      168/2
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  2.61)
         Shane Watson         6.0-0-31-0
         Martin Guptill       61(78b 7X4 1X6)
         Jeet Raval            0(5b)   

27.1  Hastings to Raval, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
27.1  Hastings to Raval, one run, The misfield by Jayaw'dene allows yet another run
27.2  Hastings to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
27.3  Hastings to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Hastings to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Hastings to Guptill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on John Hastings, giving that a wide
27.5  Hastings to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hastings       
27.6  Hastings to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      172/2
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  2.55)
         John Hastings        3.0-1-13-1
         Jeet Raval            1(7b)
         Martin Guptill       62(84b 7X4 1X6)   

28.1  Clark to Guptill, FOUR, Stuart Clark cant belive it
28.2  Clark to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
28.3  Clark to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
28.4  Clark to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
28.5  Clark to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Jeet Raval          
28.6  Clark to Raval, no run, Left alone by Jeet Raval

         End of over 29  (7 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      179/2
         (R/R:  6.17   R/R Req:  2.33)
         Stuart Clark         4.0-0-26-0
         Jeet Raval            1(8b)
         Martin Guptill       69(89b 8X4 1X6)   

29.1  Hastings to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
29.2  Hastings to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.3  Hastings to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.4  Hastings to Raval, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.5  Hastings to Raval, no run, Jeet Raval was completely deceived 
29.6  Hastings to Raval, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      181/2
         (R/R:  6.03   R/R Req:  2.35)
         John Hastings        4.0-1-15-1
         Martin Guptill       70(92b 8X4 1X6)
         Jeet Raval            2(11b)   

30.1  Afridi to Raval, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
30.2  Afridi to Raval, no run, Jeet Raval was completely deceived 
30.3  Afridi to Raval, no run, Left alone by Jeet Raval
30.4  Afridi to Raval, one run, One more to the total
30.5  Afridi to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
30.6  Afridi to Raval, FOUR, Shahid Afridi cant belive it

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      189/2
         (R/R:  6.10   R/R Req:  2.05)
         Shahid Afridi        7.0-0-40-0
         Jeet Raval            9(16b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       71(93b 8X4 1X6)   

31.1  Thushara to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Afridi made a big mess of that simple chance
31.2  Thushara to Raval, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Thushara to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
31.4  Thushara to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.5  Thushara to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
31.6  Thushara to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 32  (9 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      198/2
         (R/R:  6.19   R/R Req:  1.67)
         Thilan Thushara      8.0-0-55-1
         Jeet Raval           10(17b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       79(98b 9X4 1X6)   

32.1  Afridi to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.2  Afridi to Raval, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
32.3  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
32.4  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
32.5  Afridi to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Jeet Raval          
32.6  Afridi to Raval, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 33  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      206/2
         (R/R:  6.24   R/R Req:  1.29)
         Shahid Afridi        8.0-0-48-0
         Martin Guptill       83(102b 9X4 1X6)
         Jeet Raval           14(19b 1X4)   

33.1  Siddle to Raval, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Siddle to Raval, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
33.3  Siddle to Raval, one run, One more to the total
33.4  Siddle to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
33.5  Siddle to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
33.6  Siddle to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      211/2
         (R/R:  6.21   R/R Req:  1.06)
         Peter Siddle         4.0-0-33-0
         Martin Guptill       87(105b 10X4 1X6)
         Jeet Raval           15(22b 1X4)   

34.1  Afridi to Raval, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
34.2  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
34.4  Afridi to Guptill, SIX, What a wonderful player Martin Guptill is
34.5  Afridi to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
34.6  Afridi to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      219/2
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  0.60)
         Shahid Afridi        9.0-0-56-0
         Jeet Raval           16(23b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       94(110b 10X4 2X6)   

35.1  Clark to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Dighton allows yet another run
35.2  Clark to Raval, OUT, Peter Siddle takes an easy catch to dismiss Jeet Raval

         Jeet Raval             16 (24b 1X4)
         c. Siddle      b. Clark

35.3  Clark to Young, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
35.4  Clark to Young, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.5  Clark to Young, FOUR, Stuart Clark cant belive it
35.6  Clark to Young, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      225/3
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req:  0.21)
         Stuart Clark         5.0-0-32-1
         Martin Guptill       95(111b 10X4 2X6)
         Reece Young           5(4b 1X4)   

36.1  Hastings to Young, no run, Reece Young was completely deceived 
36.2  Hastings to Young, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Hastings to Young, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Chris Hartley       
36.4  Hastings to Young, no run, Defensively played by Reece Young
36.5  Hastings to Young, no run, Defensively played by Reece Young
36.6  Hastings to Young, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      226/3
         (R/R:  6.11   R/R Req:  0.15)
         John Hastings        5.0-1-16-1
         Martin Guptill       95(111b 10X4 2X6)
         Reece Young           6(10b 1X4)   

37.1  Clark to Young, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  Clark to Young, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clark          
37.3  Clark to Young, no run, Left alone by Reece Young
37.4  Clark to Young, one run, Great cooperation between Reece Young and Martin Guptill      
37.5  Clark to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Clark          
37.6  Clark to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      227/3
         (R/R:  5.97   R/R Req:  0.08)
         Stuart Clark         6.0-0-33-1
         Martin Guptill       95(113b 10X4 2X6)
         Reece Young           7(14b 1X4)   

38.1  Hastings to Young, no run, Reece Young missed that one by a mile
38.2  Hastings to Young, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run

         End of innings (38.2 overs)
         AUCKLAND LIONS      228/3 (RR:  5.97)
         John Hastings         5.2-1-17-1
         Martin Guptill       95(113b 10X4 2X6)
         Reece Young           8(16b 1X4)


MELBOURNE MAGIC      227/9     50.0 overs
AUCKLAND LIONS       228/3     38.2 overs
   
Auckland Lions won by 7 wickets

Player of the match: Shane Bond (Auckland Lions)


Code: 
MELBOURNE MAGIC innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Michael Dighton     lbw            b. Bond          5    13    0    0   38.5%
David Warner                       b. Bond          3     8    0    0   37.5%
Fawad Alam          lbw            b. Arnel        36    54    4    0   66.7%
Shane Watson        c. Raval       b. Bond         79    86    6    2   91.9%
Mahela Jayawardene  st Young       b. Murali'       2    11    0    0   18.2%
John Hastings       c. Young       b. Aamer         9    10    2    0   90.0%
Shahid Afridi                      b. Bond          1     5    0    0   20.0%
Chris Hartley       c. Guptill     b. Bond         36    61    0    0   59.0%
Thilan Thushara     not out                        13    35    0    0   37.1%
Stuart Clark        c. Young       b. Styris       26    22    4    1  118.2%
Peter Siddle        not out                         0     2    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  227/9       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.54      Extras:  17    
  
                                     -X-

AUCKLAND LIONS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shane Bond           10.0      0      36      5      3.60     1      0 
Mohammad Aamer        9.0      1      42      1      4.67     0      1 
Brent Arnel          10.0      0      27      1      2.70     1      1 
Scott Styris         10.0      1      51      1      5.10     4      0 
Muttiah Murali'       7.0      0      42      1      6.00     1      0 
Graeme Aldridge       4.0      0      21      0      5.25     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0 

Total: 227/9          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.54      Extras: 17 
                                     -X-
 

MELBOURNE MAGIC Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Dighton     D Warner     ??                                         7 (14)
M Dighton     F Alam       ????                                      12 (15)
S Watson      F Alam       ?????????????????                         42 (58)
S Watson      Jayaw'dene   ???????                                   19 (20)
S Watson      J Hastings   ?????                                     13 (15)
S Watson      S Afridi     ?                                          1 (7)
S Watson      C Hartley    ???????????????????????????????????       86 (102)
T Thushara    C Hartley    ?????                                     13 (31)
T Thushara    S Clark      ?????????????                             33 (37)
T Thushara    P Siddle     ?                                          1 (1)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       19/2      61/3      80/4      93/5
                        94/6      180/7     193/8     226/9               

 Total:  227/9       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.54     Extras:  17   
  
                                     -X-
 
AUCKLAND LIONS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Boeta Dippenaar     lbw            b. Thushara     71    54   10    1  131.5%
Martin Guptill      not out                        95   113   10    2   84.1%
Paul Collingwood    c. Warner      b. Hastings     30    28    5    0  107.1%
Jeet Raval          c. Siddle      b. Clark        16    24    1    0   66.7%
Reece Young         not out                         8    16    1    0   50.0%
Scott Styris         
Mohammad Aamer       
Graeme Aldridge      
Brent Arnel          
Shane Bond           
Muttiah Murali'      
 
 Total:  228/3       Overs:  38.2          Run Rate:  5.95      Extras:  8    
  
                                     -X-

MELBOURNE MAGIC Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Thilan Thushara       8.0      0      55      1      6.88     2      0 
Stuart Clark          6.0      0      33      1      5.50     0      0 
Peter Siddle          4.0      0      33      0      8.25     0      0 
Shane Watson          6.0      0      31      0      5.17     0      0 
Shahid Afridi         9.0      0      56      0      6.22     0      0 
John Hastings         5.2      1      17      1      3.19     3      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0 

Total: 228/3          Overs: 38.2         Run Rate: 5.95      Extras: 8 
                                     -X-
 

AUCKLAND LIONS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Dippenaar     M Guptill    ???????????????????????????????????      116 (98)
Colli'wood    M Guptill    ????????????                              41 (48)
J Raval       M Guptill    ???????????????????                       63 (66)
R Young       M Guptill    ??                                         8 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    116/1     157/2     220/3               
                                                                          

 Total:  228/3       Overs:  38.2         Run Rate:  5.95     Extras:  8
 
Bond and Guppers were on fire for Auckland.
At least they did NZ proud, unlike my boys...
 
Covvy and Troy’s Weekly Wrap Up - Round 1 ​
Division 1
Newcastle Giants def by Melbourne Magic by 8 runs
The Magic had a good start to their innings with a healthy run rate but nobody could manage to relish from good starts. As wickets still steadily flowed, the run rate began to go down and some good bowling towards the end of the innings, Melbourne could only get a below par score. The Giants batting was going down the same path as Melbourne’s, but the wickets became a bit more frequent and Newcastle got into some trouble. Despite a good partnership between Noffke and Sarwan getting the Giants back into the match, they just fell short.

Southern Sharks def Sydney Stallions by 3 wickets
The Stallions had a reasonable start, but once the two openers fell, nobody could really get going towards a big total. But some fire power by Quiney helped the run rate up a bit and a good cameo by Dhoni supported by the late middle order helped Sydney post a good total of 237, especially after been sent it. The Sharks started shaky, losing two wickets early on but a sensational partnership by their two marquee batsmen, Taylor and Kallis, in which they scored a massive 130 runs together to obliterate any hope for the Stallions despite losing 3 wickets in 2 overs. Eventually no mass collapse happened and the Sharks won it comfortable.

Auckland Lions def by West Coast Wizards by 5 wickets
The Lions had a shaky start, losing a wicket second ball. With wickets falling constantly and nobody really getting a high score, Auckland posted a measly target. Right from the start of their innings, the Wizards looked home. Adam Gilchrist showed he still can bat by getting a brilliant half-century. And that was more than enough to give West Coast a comfortable victory.

Brisbane Braves def Gold Coast Panthers by 5 wickets
The Panthers started brightly, but wickets at annoying stages cost them big time as whenever a partnership started, it would soon fall. But a solid innings of a run-a-ball 66 by Aaron O’Brien and good finish gave Gold Coast a very reasonable score. Brisbane dominated straight away in their innings. Graeme Smith and Callum Ferguson produced a match-winning 124 partnership to give the Braves a strong position. Without any disaster, Brisbane mowed down the runs comfortable in a great batting display.

North Queensland Firebirds def Canberra Crunchy Nuts by 2 runs
The Firebirds started pretty average, losing a few wickets but still keeping the run rate up. But Crunchy Nuts bowled brilliantly to restrict North Queensland’s run rate. That added pressure and the result were constant wickets. The Firebirds finished steadily to post a par score. The Nuts started carefully, going at around three an over. But once Phil Hughes got in a bit more, the run rate began to creep up. When Haddin joined in with Hughes with a quick fire innings, the Nuts got the upper hand. But Haddin then Hughes fell in consecutive overs, it was going to be close. But a brilliant second last over by Tsotsobe left the Nuts with needing 14 off the last over. But it was asking too much of the batsmen as they fell 2 runs short.


Division 2
TTPL Div 2 Rnd 1- Adelaide Athletic v Wellington Thunderbolts at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Adelaide Athletic started well, winning the toss and electing to bat on an excellent pitch. Adelaide looked the goods at the start of the innings, but fell away quickly, with the only batsman showing any sign of resistance being David Hussey, who ended on a solid 78. That ended up as the highest score for Adelaide, while the second highest score was a mere 26 by the spinner Jason Krejza. The West Indian all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo starred for Wellington with the ball, managing 4 wickets off his 8 overs, whilst Andrew Hall, Chris Martin and Nathan McCullum supported him with the ball, grabbing 3,2 and 1 wicket(s) respectively. Only posting 177/10 off 35 overs proved to be tough to defend.

Solid batting by Marcus Trescothick (75 not out), Jesse Ryder (34) and Kane Williamson (65 not out), proved to be unstoppable, giving the Wellington Thunderbolts a very convincing win, and a perfect way to start off the new season of the TTPL.

Final Result- Wellington Thunderbolts won by 9 wickets (with 140 balls remaining).


TTPL Div 2 Rnd 1- Geelong Vanishers vs Central Stags at Kardinia Park, Geelong

This match proved to be another low-scoring affair, which was becoming a common occurrence in the TTPL. The Geelong Vanishers won the toss and elected to bat on a poor pitch, and started off disappointingly, with their star international, Kevin Pietersen, going for a golden duck in the second ball of the innings. Matthew Hayden and Dominic Thornley settled the ship, before ‘Haydos’ fell for 33, and Thornley fell for a well-deserved 66 when he got run-out by superb fielding by Chris Gayle. After that, Geelong never recovered, and lost their batsmen for not many runs, giving them a total of just 174 all out in their 46 overs, a very disappointing effort. The wickets were evenly spread for the Central Stags, with Monty Panesar, Jon Holland and Daniel Christian getting 2 wickets each, whilst Brett Lee and Angelo Matthews got just the one wicket.


Chasing 174 runs proved to be an easy task for the Stags, as Chris Gayle and Tatenda Taibu, batted solidly, taking the game out of Geelong`s hands.Chris Gayle then fell for 44 after getting bowled by Luke Doran, soon after his partner Taibu fell for a superb 66, falling once again to Doran, lbw. Travis Birt fell early for just 21 runs, once again to Doran, this time a caught-and-bowled. But nonetheless, good batting by North and Matthews gave the Stags a relatively easy win, and the Stags will be happy with the start they`ve got to the season.

Final Result- Central Stags won by 7 wickets (with 33 balls remaining).

TTPL Div 2 Rnd 1-Northern Knights vs Darwin Daredevils at Seddon Park

The Northern Knights won the toss and elected to bat on a ‘Normal’ pitch at SeddonPark, Hamilton. They started off poorly, losing Dilshan and Redmond for 13 and 10. Craig Cumming and Younis Khan were good with the bat, and give the Knights a little more momentum, before Cumming fell for a decent 36. Younis Khan fell soon after for 37. Hamish Marshall and BJ Waitling didn’t do much good, scoring 7 and 0. Slow but steady batting by Rob Nicol (29 off 82 balls) and Roelef van der Merwe (55 off 82 balls) gave the Knights a score of 200, the first score above 200 for the Division 2 season so far. The Tasmanian medium-pacer, Luke Butterworth was great with the ball, getting 3 top-order wickets, whilst spin king Shane Warne managed 2 wickets, and West Indian quickie, Fidel Edwards was the only other wicket-taker with one wicket.


Darwin started strongly in its mission to chase 200, as Simon Katich and Joe Denly, started the innings solidly for the Daredevils, as Katich made 41 before getting out, and Denly managed a healthy 51. Glen Batticciotto, was 4 runs short of his half-century, and finished the innings 46 not out, and despite Yuvraj Singh and Graham Manou getting out cheaply, Darwin managed to chase the hardly competitive total with 9 overs to spare. There was no major wicket-takers for the Knights, with Rob Nicol, Mark Gillespie and Iain O` Brien the only bowlers to take a wicket.

Final Result- Darwin Daredevils won by 6 wickets (with 42 balls remaining).


TTPL Div 2 Rnd 1-Napier Crushers vs Hobart Heroes at McLean Park, Napier

The Hobart Heroes won the toss for their first match of the season, and elected to bat on an excellent pitch. They had a shaky start, losing wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakarra for just 1 in the first over. Soon after, Michael Di Venuto scored a quick 35 off 21 balls before getting out to Pattinson lbw. Mohammed Yousuf looked solid but fell for 43, after a brilliant effort by Pattinson in the field to force the run-out. Michael Hussey and Rhett Lockyear didn’t do much good, and George Bailey was left with the tailenders to bat with. He batted solidly with 41, before getting out by Kyle Mills. Hobart looked in dire straits, losing wickets regularly after that, but superb batting by Graham Onions (21) at the end gave Hobart a respectable 203. Kyle Mills was the star of the bowlers with 4 wickets for Napier, with Mason, Pattinson and Sehwag the only other wicket-takers with one.

Defending 203 will also be hard, but Hobart definitely put up a challenge, getting wicket regularly. They got Sehwag and James Marshall for 36 and 26, and Rahul Dravid and Neil Broom didn’t do much good either with 21 and 22 respectively. Sourav Ganguly got out for just 5, hardly anything to write home about. Napier left the job to Matthew Bell and Luke Woodcock who batted solidly and steadily before Bell got out for 34. Luke Woodcock and Brandon Hinni finished the job for Napier, giving them their first win of the season with 10 balls to spare. Brendan Drew and Xavier Doherty were the only multiple wicket-takers for Hobart, whilst Jerome Taylor and Graham Onions took one each.

Final Result: Napier Crushers won by 4 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)

TTPL Div 2 Rnd 1-Perth Powerhitters vs Christchurch Crocs at W.A.C.A Ground, Perth

The away side Christchurch won the toss and decided to bat first on an excellent pitch at the WACA, and started strongly with New Zealand duo Peter Fulton reaching 50 before getting out, and Brendon McCullum getting 30 runs under his belt before he got dismissed. Shivnarine Chanderpaul didn’t do anything at all with the bat, as he got out for a golden duck. Misbah ul Haq and Corey Anderson were decent with the bat, scoring 20 and 43, before they both got dismissed by Kulasekara. Grant Elliot got out for a measly 10 runs, but all-rounders James Franklin and Albie Morkel, builded on the total and made 29 and 22 respectively. The Crocs ended up with 9/241 off their 50 overs, the highest score from the Division 2 season so far this season. Nuwan Kulasekara and Mitchell Starc were the highlight of the bowlers, with 3 wickets each. Allan Wise, Praghyan Ohja and Michael Cranmer contributed with a wicket each.

Perth started shakily when Jayasuriya got out for a cheap nine. Shaun Marsh and Ajinkya Rahane were great with the bat, scoring 47 and 35 each. Usman Khawaja was even more impressive, scoring 77 off 85 balls, with his partner Tim Paine hitting a quick 44 off 42 balls. Michael Cramner only made 3, but Mitchell Starc and Nuwan Kulasekara finished the job for Perth, ensuring their first win with 8 overs to spare. Grant Elliot was great with the ball for Christchurch with 3 wickets, as so was Albie Morkel with 2 wickets and Chaminda Vaas with just the one wicket.

Final Result: Perth Powerhitters won by 4 wickets (with 47 balls remaining).

PS: I'll make sure to do the same style as Troy does it next time.
 
Great stuff with the wrap up. :)

I think it would be better if each summary was posted with the certain match, maybe biggy could PM you the scorecard first then you could write something about it before it's posted.
 
Doesn't really worry us, just whatever Biggy wants. I really need to step it up next week as Troy's writing was outstanding to say the least. He does all Div 2 matches and I do Div 1.
 
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