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My only change will be Nkala in for Bresnan, and I've only just noticed that I ended up with 6 overseas in the first game. Fortunately Gambhir only faced 6 balls for one run, so it had no real impact on the game.
 
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Matabelaland Tuskers Vs Manicaland Bulls

Stanbic Bank 20 Series Pre-Season
Round Two
Match One

Ground: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Pitch: Normal


Commentary:

Code:
Date: 03-23-2011

  
MATABELALAND TUSKERS VS MANICALAND BULLS at Queens Sports
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Normal
 
MATABELALAND TUSKERS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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0.1  Johnson to Gupo, one run, That is very well run by Hamilton Masakadza  
0.2  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ryan Butterworth    
0.3  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.4  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.5  Johnson to Masakadza, one run, That is very well run by Simbarashe Gupo     
0.6  Johnson to Gupo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS      2/0
         (R/R:  2.00)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-2-0
         Simbarashe Gupo       1(2b)
         Hamilton Masakadza    1(4b)   

1.1  Watson to Masakadza, no run, Defensively played by Hamilton Masakadza
1.2  Watson to Masakadza, one run, The misfield by Mural'aran allows yet another run
1.3  Watson to Gupo, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Watson to Masakadza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Watson to Masakadza, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.6  Watson to Gupo, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS      6/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Shane Watson         1.0-0-4-0
         Hamilton Masakadza    3(8b)
         Simbarashe Gupo       3(4b)   

2.1  Johnson to Gupo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.2  Johnson to Gupo, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.3  Johnson to Masakadza, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Johnson to Gupo, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.5  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ryan Butterworth    
2.6  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     11/0
         (R/R:  3.67)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-7-0
         Hamilton Masakadza    4(11b)
         Simbarashe Gupo       7(7b)   

3.1  Watson to Gupo, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Watson to Masakadza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Watson to Masakadza, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.4  Watson to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
3.5  Watson to Masakadza, one run, Great cooperation between Hamilton Masakadza and Simbarashe Gupo     
3.6  Watson to Gupo, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Simbarashe Gupo        8 (9b)
         lbw            b. Watson


         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     13/1
         (R/R:  3.25)
         Shane Watson         2.0-0-6-1
         Jonathan Trott        0(0b)
         Hamilton Masakadza    5(15b)   

4.1  Mural'aran to Masakadza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Mural'aran to Masakadza, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.3  Mural'aran to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Mural'aran to Trott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ryan Butterworth    
4.5  Mural'aran to Trott, one run, That is very well run by Hamilton Masakadza  
4.6  Mural'aran to Masakadza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     17/1
         (R/R:  3.40)
         Muttiah Muralitharan 1.0-0-4-0
         Hamilton Masakadza    8(18b)
         Jonathan Trott        1(3b)   

5.1  Price to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ray Price, deserving this punishment
5.2  Price to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott
5.3  Price to Trott, no run, Ray Price is getting the ball to turn ferociously
5.4  Price to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Price to Trott, FOUR, Jonathan Trott is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.6  Price to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ray Price, deserving this punishment

         End of over 6  (16 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     33/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Ray Price            1.0-0-16-0
         Jonathan Trott       17(9b 4X4)
         Hamilton Masakadza    8(18b)   

6.1  Mire to Masakadza, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza
6.2  Mire to Masakadza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Mire to Masakadza, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mire           
6.4  Mire to Masakadza, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
6.5  Mire to Masakadza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6  Mire to Masakadza, one run, Great cooperation between Hamilton Masakadza and Jonathan Trott      

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     36/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Solomon Mire         1.0-0-3-0
         Jonathan Trott       17(9b 4X4)
         Hamilton Masakadza   11(24b)   

7.1  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.2  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza
7.4  Johnson to Masakadza, no ball, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
7.4  Johnson to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
7.5  Johnson to Masakadza, one run, Great cooperation between Hamilton Masakadza and Jonathan Trott      
7.6  Johnson to Trott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Ryan Butterworth    

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     38/1
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-9-0
         Jonathan Trott       17(10b 4X4)
         Hamilton Masakadza   12(29b)   

8.1  Price to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
8.2  Price to Masakadza, no run, Defensively played by Hamilton Masakadza
8.3  Price to Masakadza, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ray Price, deserving this punishment
8.4  Price to Masakadza, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.5  Price to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott
8.6  Price to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Hamilton Masakadza  

         End of over 9  (12 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     50/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Ray Price            2.0-0-28-0
         Hamilton Masakadza   19(33b 1X4)
         Jonathan Trott       22(12b 5X4)   

9.1  Mural'aran to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
9.2  Mural'aran to Trott, one run, One more to the total
9.3  Mural'aran to Masakadza, OUT, Murray Goodwin takes an easy catch to dismiss Hamilton Masakadza

         Hamilton Masakadza     19 (34b 1X4)
         c. Goodwin     b. Mural'aran

9.4  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
9.5  Mural'aran to R Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Muttiah Muralitharan, deserving this punishment
9.6  Mural'aran to R Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     58/2
         (R/R:  5.80)
         Muttiah Muralitharan 2.0-0-12-1
         Jonathan Trott       23(14b 5X4)
         Ross Taylor           7(3b 1X4)   

10.1  Mire to R Taylor, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
10.1  Mire to R Taylor, FOUR, Solomon Mire cant belive it
10.2  Mire to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
10.3  Mire to R Taylor, one run, One more to the total
10.4  Mire to Trott, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mire           
10.5  Mire to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Mire to Trott, no run, Left alone by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     64/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Solomon Mire         2.0-0-9-0
         Jonathan Trott       23(17b 5X4)
         Ross Taylor          12(7b 2X4)   

11.1  Mural'aran to R Taylor, wide, Muttiah Muralitharan bowling a very wayward one
11.1  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
11.2  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no ball, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Mural'aran to R Taylor, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Mural'aran to Trott, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Muttiah Muralitharan, deserving this punishment
11.4  Mural'aran to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
11.5  Mural'aran to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott missed that one by a mile
11.6  Mural'aran to Trott, one run, The misfield by Johnson allows yet another run

         End of over 12  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     72/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Muttiah Muralitharan 3.0-0-20-1
         Ross Taylor          13(10b 2X4)
         Jonathan Trott       28(21b 6X4)   

12.1  Price to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Ross Taylor         
12.2  Price to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
12.3  Price to R Taylor, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ray Price, giving that a wide
12.3  Price to R Taylor, one run, One more to the total
12.4  Price to Trott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  Price to Trott, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Price to R Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     76/2
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Ray Price            3.0-0-32-0
         Ross Taylor          14(14b 2X4)
         Jonathan Trott       30(24b 6X4)   

13.1  Watson to Trott, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
13.2  Watson to Trott, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.3  Watson to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Watson to Trott, no run, Jonathan Trott was completely deceived 
13.5  Watson to Trott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  Watson to Trott, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     84/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Shane Watson         3.0-0-14-1
         Jonathan Trott       38(30b 6X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor          14(14b 2X4)   

14.1  Mire to R Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.2  Mire to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
14.3  Mire to R Taylor, no ball, no ball, Solomon Mire overstepping a long way
14.3  Mire to R Taylor, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Jonathan Trott      
14.3  Mire to R Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Jonathan Trott      
14.4  Mire to Trott, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor         
14.5  Mire to R Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
14.6  Mire to R Taylor, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     94/2
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Solomon Mire         3.0-0-19-0
         Ross Taylor          21(19b 3X4)
         Jonathan Trott       39(31b 6X4 1X6)   

15.1  Watson to Trott, FOUR, Jonathan Trott is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.2  Watson to Trott, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Shane Watson stepping over the crease only a few inches
15.2  Watson to Trott, no ball, no ball, Shane Watson overstepping a long way
15.2  Watson to Trott, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Ross Taylor         
15.2  Watson to Trott, one run, Great cooperation between Jonathan Trott and Ross Taylor         
15.3  Watson to R Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Jonathan Trott      
15.4  Watson to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott
15.5  Watson to Trott, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
      Fifty for Jonathan Trott      
15.6  Watson to Trott, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jonathan Trott

         End of over 16  (19 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    113/2
         (R/R:  7.06)
         Shane Watson         4.0-0-33-1
         Jonathan Trott       54(36b 9X4 1X6)
         Ross Taylor          22(20b 3X4)   

16.1  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Muttiah Muralitharan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.2  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Mural'aran to R Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Jonathan Trott      
16.4  Mural'aran to Trott, FOUR, Muttiah Muralitharan cant belive it
16.5  Mural'aran to Trott, OUT, Sean Ervine takes an easy catch to dismiss Jonathan Trott

         Jonathan Trott         58 (38b 10X4 1X6)
         c. Ervine      b. Mural'aran

16.6  Mural'aran to Strydom, one run, Dropped! Mural'aran made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    119/3
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Muttiah Muralitharan 4.0-0-26-2
         Ross Taylor          23(23b 3X4)
         Gregory Strydom       1(1b)   

17.1  Watson to Strydom, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Watson         
17.2  Watson to Strydom, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.3  Watson to R Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
17.4  Watson to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
17.5  Watson to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
17.6  Watson to R Taylor, legbye, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
      Shane Watson finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    127/3
         (R/R:  7.06)
         Shane Watson         5.0-0-40-1
         Gregory Strydom       4(3b)
         Ross Taylor          27(27b 4X4)   

18.1  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
18.2  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
18.3  Mural'aran to R Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
18.4  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Muttiah Muralitharan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.5  Mural'aran to R Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
18.6  Mural'aran to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
      Muttiah Muralitharan finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 19  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    135/3
         (R/R:  7.11)
         Muttiah Muralitharan 5.0-0-34-2
         Ross Taylor          35(33b 6X4)
         Gregory Strydom       4(3b)   

19.1  Johnson to Strydom, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Johnson to Strydom, one run, Great cooperation between Gregory Strydom and Ross Taylor         
19.3  Johnson to R Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
19.4  Johnson to R Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.5  Johnson to R Taylor, two runs, Overthrow by Mire instead of 1 they get 2
19.6  Johnson to R Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    138/3
         (R/R:  6.90)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-12-0
         Ross Taylor          37(37b 6X4)
         Gregory Strydom       5(5b)   

20.1  Blignaut to Strydom, no run, Left alone by Gregory Strydom
20.2  Blignaut to Strydom, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Blignaut       
20.3  Blignaut to Strydom, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor         
20.4  Blignaut to R Taylor, one run, One more to the total
20.5  Blignaut to Strydom, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Blignaut to Strydom, no run, Defensively played by Gregory Strydom

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    140/3
         (R/R:  6.67)
         Andy Blignaut        1.0-0-2-0
         Gregory Strydom       6(10b)
         Ross Taylor          38(38b 6X4)   

21.1  Johnson to R Taylor, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
21.2  Johnson to R Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Gregory Strydom     
21.3  Johnson to Strydom, no run, Gregory Strydom was completely deceived 
21.4  Johnson to Strydom, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Strydom cant belive it

         Gregory Strydom        6 (12b)
         b. Johnson

21.5  Johnson to B Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
21.6  Johnson to B Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson        
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mitchell Johnson

         End of over 22  (7 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    147/4
         (R/R:  6.68)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-19-1
         Brendan Taylor        0(2b)
         Ross Taylor          45(40b 6X4 1X6)   

22.1  Price to R Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2  Price to R Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
22.3  Price to R Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
22.4  Price to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
22.5  Price to R Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Brendan Taylor      
22.6  Price to B Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ray Price, deserving this punishment

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    152/4
         (R/R:  6.61)
         Ray Price            4.0-0-37-0
         Brendan Taylor        4(3b 1X4)
         Ross Taylor          46(45b 6X4 1X6)   

23.1  Ervine to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
23.2  Ervine to R Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
23.3  Ervine to R Taylor, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Ervine. R Taylor didnt have a clue

         Ross Taylor            46 (48b 6X4 1X6)
         b. Ervine

23.4  Ervine to Chitongo, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Ervine to B Taylor, FOUR, Sean Ervine cant belive it
23.6  Ervine to B Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    157/5
         (R/R:  6.54)
         Sean Ervine          1.0-0-4-1
         Brendan Taylor        8(5b 2X4)
         Tendai Chitongo       0(1b)   

24.1  Blignaut to Chitongo, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.2  Blignaut to Chitongo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Blignaut to Chitongo, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Blignaut       
24.4  Blignaut to Chitongo, one run, The misfield by Mural'aran allows yet another run
24.5  Blignaut to B Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Brendan Taylor
24.6  Blignaut to B Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Andy Blignaut, deserving this punishment

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    164/5
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Andy Blignaut        2.0-0-9-0
         Brendan Taylor       12(7b 3X4)
         Tendai Chitongo       3(5b)   


         End of innings (25.0 overs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    164/5 (RR:  6.72)
         Andy Blignaut         2.0-0-9-0
         Brendan Taylor       12(7b 3X4)
         Tendai Chitongo       3(5b)   



0.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
0.2  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
0.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
0.4  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Mupariwa allows yet another run
0.5  Anderson to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived 
0.6  Anderson to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived 

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS  1/0
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  6.83)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-1-0
         Murray Goodwin        0(2b)
         Shane Watson          1(4b)   

1.1  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
1.2  Mupariwa to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Mupariwa to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
1.4  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
1.5  Mupariwa to Goodwin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mupariwa       
1.6  Mupariwa to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS  4/0
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  7.00)
         Tawanda Mupariwa     1.0-0-3-0
         Murray Goodwin        1(6b)
         Shane Watson          3(6b)   

2.1  Anderson to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
2.2  Anderson to Watson, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Anderson to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
2.4  Anderson to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.5  Anderson to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.6  Anderson to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 12/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  6.95)
         James Anderson       2.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson          7(9b)
         Murray Goodwin        5(9b)   

3.1  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.2  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
3.3  Strydom to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
3.4  Strydom to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      
3.5  Strydom to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.6  Strydom to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 17/0
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  7.05)
         Gregory Strydom      1.0-0-5-0
         Shane Watson          8(11b)
         Murray Goodwin        9(13b)   

4.1  Anderson to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
4.2  Anderson to Watson, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Anderson, giving that a wide
4.2  Anderson to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
4.3  Anderson to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
4.4  Anderson to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
4.5  Anderson to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Anderson       
4.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 24/0
         (R/R:  4.80   R/R Req:  7.05)
         James Anderson       3.0-0-16-0
         Murray Goodwin       10(14b)
         Shane Watson         13(17b 1X4)   

5.1  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Mupariwa to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
5.3  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
5.5  Mupariwa to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
5.6  Mupariwa to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 30/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  7.11)
         Tawanda Mupariwa     2.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson         18(21b 2X4)
         Murray Goodwin       11(16b)   

6.1  Chitongo to Goodwin, no run, Tendai Chitongo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
6.2  Chitongo to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin
6.3  Chitongo to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
6.4  Chitongo to Watson, no run, Left alone by Shane Watson
6.5  Chitongo to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
6.6  Chitongo to Watson, one run, The misfield by R Taylor allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 36/0
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  7.17)
         Tendai Chitongo      1.0-0-6-0
         Murray Goodwin       12(19b)
         Shane Watson         23(24b 3X4)   

7.1  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2  Mupariwa to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, The misfield by Trott allows yet another run
7.4  Mupariwa to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
7.5  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
7.6  Mupariwa to Goodwin, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Mupariwa       

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 42/0
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  7.24)
         Tawanda Mupariwa     3.0-0-14-0
         Shane Watson         26(27b 3X4)
         Murray Goodwin       14(22b)   

8.1  Anderson to Goodwin, three runs, Great work by Mupariwa saved a certain boundary
8.2  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Trott allows yet another run
8.3  Anderson to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
8.4  Anderson to Goodwin, legbye, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived 
8.5  Anderson to Watson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6  Anderson to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 48/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  7.31)
         James Anderson       4.0-0-21-0
         Murray Goodwin       17(25b)
         Shane Watson         28(30b 3X4)   

9.1  Chitongo to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      
9.2  Chitongo to Goodwin, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
9.2  Chitongo to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3  Chitongo to Goodwin, one run, One more to the total
9.4  Chitongo to Watson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.5  Chitongo to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
9.6  Chitongo to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers      

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 55/0
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  7.33)
         Tendai Chitongo      2.0-0-13-0
         Shane Watson         32(33b 3X4)
         Murray Goodwin       19(29b)   

10.1  Anderson to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
10.2  Anderson to Watson, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shane Watson
10.3  Anderson to Watson, one run, The misfield by Trott allows yet another run
10.4  Anderson to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Gupo allows yet another run
10.5  Anderson to Watson, legbye, Shane Watson was completely deceived 
10.6  Anderson to Goodwin, one run, Great cooperation between Murray Goodwin and Shane Watson        
      James Anderson finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 11  (11 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 66/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.07)
         James Anderson       5.0-0-31-0
         Shane Watson         39(36b 3X4 1X6)
         Murray Goodwin       22(32b)   

11.1  Mupariwa to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Mupariwa allows yet another run
11.2  Mupariwa to Watson, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.3  Mupariwa to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.4  Mupariwa to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      
11.6  Mupariwa to Goodwin, legbye, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived 

         End of over 12  (12 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 78/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  6.69)
         Tawanda Mupariwa     4.0-0-25-0
         Shane Watson         45(39b 4X4 1X6)
         Murray Goodwin       26(35b)   

12.1  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
12.2  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Left alone by Murray Goodwin
12.3  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin was completely deceived 
12.4  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.5  Strydom to Goodwin, one run, Dropped! Gupo made a big mess of that simple chance
12.6  Strydom to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 80/0
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  7.08)
         Gregory Strydom      2.0-0-7-0
         Murray Goodwin       27(40b)
         Shane Watson         46(40b 4X4 1X6)   

13.1  Mupariwa to Watson, no ball, no ball, Shoulder high delivery, a no ball in one dayers
13.1  Mupariwa to Watson, no ball, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.1  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, Shane Watson missed that one by a mile
13.2  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
13.4  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers      
13.5  Mupariwa to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mupariwa       
13.6  Mupariwa to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Tawanda Mupariwaends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 14  (3 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 83/0
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  7.45)
         Tawanda Mupariwa     5.0-0-28-0
         Murray Goodwin       27(40b)
         Shane Watson         47(46b 4X4 1X6)   

14.1  Strydom to Watson, one run, The misfield by Trott allows yet another run
14.2  Strydom to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Gupo allows yet another run
14.3  Strydom to Watson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers      
14.4  Strydom to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Fifty for Shane Watson        
14.5  Strydom to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      
14.6  Strydom to Goodwin, no run, Defensively played by Murray Goodwin

         End of over 15  (7 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS 90/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.50)
         Gregory Strydom      3.0-0-14-0
         Murray Goodwin       28(42b)
         Shane Watson         53(50b 5X4 1X6)   

15.1  Staddon to Watson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15.2  Staddon to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
15.3  Staddon to Goodwin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Bradley Staddon, deserving this punishment
15.4  Staddon to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Staddon to Goodwin, no run, Murray Goodwin missed that one by a mile
15.6  Staddon to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 16  (11 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS101/0
         (R/R:  6.31   R/R Req:  7.11)
         Bradley Staddon      1.0-0-11-0
         Murray Goodwin       32(46b 1X4)
         Shane Watson         60(52b 5X4 2X6)   

16.1  Chitongo to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Chitongo to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Murray Goodwin      
16.3  Chitongo to Goodwin, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Goodwin cant belive it

         Murray Goodwin         32 (47b 1X4)
         b. Chitongo

16.4  Chitongo to Ponting, no run, Defensively played by Ricky Ponting
16.5  Chitongo to Ponting, one run, Great cooperation between Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson        
16.6  Chitongo to Watson, no run, Tendai Chitongo is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 17  (2 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS103/1
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req:  7.75)
         Tendai Chitongo      3.0-0-15-1
         Shane Watson         61(55b 5X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting         1(2b)   

17.1  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Ricky Ponting was completely deceived 
17.3  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Ricky Ponting missed that one by a mile
17.4  Strydom to Ponting, FOUR, Ricky Ponting is one of the best batsmen in the world
17.5  Strydom to Ponting, one run, Great cooperation between Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson        
17.6  Strydom to Watson, FOUR, Gregory Strydom cant belive it

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS112/1
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  7.57)
         Gregory Strydom      4.0-0-23-0
         Shane Watson         65(56b 6X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting         6(7b 1X4)   

18.1  Chitongo to Ponting, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
18.2  Chitongo to Watson, one run, Dropped! Masakadza made a big mess of that simple chance
18.3  Chitongo to Ponting, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ricky Ponting
18.4  Chitongo to Ponting, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.5  Chitongo to Watson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shane Watson
18.6  Chitongo to Watson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 19  (14 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS126/1
         (R/R:  6.63   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Tendai Chitongo      4.0-0-29-1
         Ricky Ponting        14(10b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         71(59b 7X4 2X6)   

19.1  Strydom to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Strydom to Ponting, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Strydom to Watson, one run, That is very well run by Ricky Ponting       
19.4  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Defensively played by Ricky Ponting
19.5  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Left alone by Ricky Ponting
19.6  Strydom to Ponting, no run, Ricky Ponting missed that one by a mile
      Gregory Strydomends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS129/1
         (R/R:  6.45   R/R Req:  7.20)
         Gregory Strydom      5.0-0-26-0
         Ricky Ponting        15(14b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         73(61b 7X4 2X6)   

20.1  Chitongo to Watson, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.2  Chitongo to Ponting, one run, One more to the total
20.3  Chitongo to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
20.4  Chitongo to Watson, one run, One more to the total
20.5  Chitongo to Ponting, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
20.6  Chitongo to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
      Tendai Chitongo finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS133/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  8.00)
         Tendai Chitongo      5.0-0-33-1
         Shane Watson         75(65b 7X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting        17(16b 2X4)   

21.1  Staddon to Ponting, no run, Defensively played by Ricky Ponting
21.2  Staddon to Ponting, no run, Defensively played by Ricky Ponting
21.3  Staddon to Ponting, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Staddon to Watson, one run, The misfield by Chitongo allows yet another run
21.5  Staddon to Ponting, no run, Left alone by Ricky Ponting
21.6  Staddon to Ponting, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS135/1
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req: 10.00)
         Bradley Staddon      2.0-0-13-0
         Ricky Ponting        18(21b 2X4)
         Shane Watson         76(66b 7X4 2X6)   

22.1  Masakadza to Watson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Masakadza to Watson, no run, Defensively played by Shane Watson
22.3  Masakadza to Watson, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting       
22.4  Masakadza to Ponting, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Masakadza to Watson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masakadza      
22.6  Masakadza to Watson, FOUR, Hamilton Masakadza cant belive it

         End of over 23  (6 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS141/1
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req: 12.00)
         Hamilton Masakadza   1.0-0-6-0
         Shane Watson         81(71b 8X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting        19(22b 2X4)   

23.1  B Taylor to Ponting, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  B Taylor to Ponting, no run, Ricky Ponting was completely deceived 
23.3  B Taylor to Ponting, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brendan Taylor, deserving this punishment
23.4  B Taylor to Ponting, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Brendan Taylor, deserving this punishment
23.5  B Taylor to Ponting, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  B Taylor to Ponting, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS150/1
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req: 15.00)
         Brendan Taylor       1.0-0-9-0
         Shane Watson         81(71b 8X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting        28(28b 4X4)   

24.1  Staddon to Ponting, no run, Left alone by Ricky Ponting
24.2  Staddon to Ponting, no run, Left alone by Ricky Ponting
24.3  Staddon to Ponting, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Staddon to Ponting, one run, That is very well run by Shane Watson        
24.5  Staddon to Watson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shane Watson
24.6  Staddon to Watson, FOUR, Shane Watson is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS159/1
         (R/R:  6.36)
         Bradley Staddon      3.0-0-22-0
         Shane Watson         89(73b 10X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting        29(32b 4X4)   


         End of innings (25.0 overs)
         MATABELALAND TUSKERS159/1 (RR:  6.52)
         Bradley Staddon       3.0-0-22-0
         Shane Watson         89(73b 10X4 2X6)
         Ricky Ponting        29(32b 4X4)   




Thats the end of the match
What a thriller between two evenly balanced teams!
But, in the end Manicaland Bulls's bowling led them to victory
Matabelaland Tuskers didnt have a chance chasing this total
Thats all the cricket from Queens Sports

 
MANICALAND BULLS     164/5     25.0 overs
MATABELALAND TUSKERS 159/1     25.0 overs
   
Manicaland Bulls won by 5 runs
  
Man of the match: Jonathan Trott

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Shane Watson's Aggressive half century wasn't enough,
to chase down Manicaland Bulls total


Scorecard:

Code:
Date: 03-23-2011

  
MATABELALAND TUSKERS VS MANICALAND BULLS at Queens Sports
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Normal
 
MATABELALAND TUSKERS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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MANICALAND BULLS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Simbarashe Gupo     lbw            b. Watson        8     9    0    0   88.9%
Hamilton Masakadza  c. Goodwin     b. Mural'aran   19    34    1    0   55.9%
Jonathan Trott      c. Ervine      b. Mural'aran   58    38   10    1  152.6%
Ross Taylor                        b. Ervine       46    48    6    1   95.8%
Gregory Strydom                    b. Johnson       6    12    0    0   50.0%
Brendan Taylor      not out                        12     7    3    0  171.4%
Tendai Chitongo     not out                         3     5    0    0   60.0%
Tawanda Mupariwa                                  
Bradley Staddon                                   
AB de Villiers                                    
James Anderson                                    
 
 Total:  164/5       Overs:  25.0          Run Rate:  6.56      Extras:  12    
  
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MATABELALAND TUSKERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Johnson      5.0      0      19      1      3.80     0      1 
Shane Watson          5.0      0      40      1      8.00     0      3 
Muttiah Muralitharan  5.0      0      34      2      6.80     1      1 
Ray Price             4.0      0      37      0      9.25     1      0 
Solomon Mire          3.0      0      19      0      6.33     1      2 
Andy Blignaut         2.0      0       9      0      4.50     0      0 
Sean Ervine           1.0      0       4      1      4.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0 

Total: 164/5          Overs: 25.0         Run Rate: 6.56      Extras: 12 
                                     -X-
 

MANICALAND BULLS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gupo        Masakadza    ?????                                     13 (24)
J Trott       Masakadza    ????????????????                          38 (33)
J Trott       R Taylor     ?????????????????????????????             67 (44)
G Strydom     R Taylor     ????????????                              29 (29)
B Taylor      R Taylor     ??                                         5 (11)
B Taylor      T Chitongo   ?????                                     12 (9)


     Fall of Wickets    13/1      51/2      118/3     147/4     152/5
                                                                          

 Total:  164/5       Overs:  25.0         Run Rate:  6.56     Extras:  12   
  
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MATABELALAND TUSKERS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Shane Watson        not out                        89    73   10    2  121.9%
Murray Goodwin                     b. Chitongo     32    47    1    0   68.1%
Ricky Ponting       not out                        29    32    4    0   90.6%
Michael Hussey       
Solomon Mire         
Ryan Butterworth     
Andy Blignaut        
Sean Ervine          
Ray Price            
Mitchell Johnson     
Muttiah Muralitharan 
 
 Total:  159/1       Overs:  25.0          Run Rate:  6.36      Extras:  9    
  
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MANICALAND BULLS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        5.0      0      31      0      6.20     1      0 
Tawanda Mupariwa      5.0      0      28      0      5.60     0      3 
Gregory Strydom       5.0      0      26      0      5.20     0      0 
Tendai Chitongo       5.0      0      33      1      6.60     1      0 
Bradley Staddon       3.0      0      22      0      7.33     0      0 
Hamilton Masakadza    1.0      0       6      0      6.00     0      0 
Brendan Taylor        1.0      0       9      0      9.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 159/1          Overs: 25.0         Run Rate: 6.36      Extras: 9 
                                     -X-
 

MATABELALAND TUSKERS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Watson      M Goodwin    ???????????????????????????????????      102 (99)
S Watson      R Ponting    ???????????????????                       57 (51)


     Fall of Wickets    102/1                                   
                                                                          

 Total:  159/1       Overs:  25.0         Run Rate:  6.36     Extras:  9   
  
 
  
 
                                     -X-
 
MANICALAND BULLS     164/5     25.0 overs
MATABELALAND TUSKERS 159/1     25.0 overs
   
Manicaland Bulls won by 5 runs
  
Man of the match: Jonathan Trott
 
Thanks mate and you are doing a good job , Sould I post my squad for the next match or do I wait for the friendlies to finish.
 
Southern Rocks Vs Mid West Rhinos

Stanbic Bank 20 Series Pre-Season
Round Two
Match Two

Ground: Masvingo Sports Club, Masvingo
Pitch: Poor


Commentary:

Code:
Date: 03-23-2011

  
SOUTHERN ROCKS VS MID WEST RHINOS at Masvingo Sports
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Poor
 
MID WEST RHINOS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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0.1  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.2  Tsotsobe to Dilshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, two runs, Overthrow by Chibhabha instead of 1 they get 2
0.4  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
0.5  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
0.5  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Tsotsobe to Dilshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS        6/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Lonwabo Tsotsobe     1.0-0-6-0
         Tillakaratne Dilshan  1(2b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      4(5b)   

1.1  Harris to Tendulkar, FOUR, Ryan Harris cant belive it
1.2  Harris to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Tillakaratne Dilshan
1.3  Harris to Dilshan, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
1.4  Harris to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Harris to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
1.6  Harris to Dilshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       13/0
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Ryan Harris          1.0-0-7-0
         Tillakaratne Dilshan  2(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     10(9b 1X4)   

2.1  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
2.2  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.3  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Chibhabha allows yet another run
2.5  Tsotsobe to Dilshan, one run, Great cooperation between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Sachin Tendulkar    
2.6  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (2 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       15/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Lonwabo Tsotsobe     2.0-0-8-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     11(14b 1X4)
         Tillakaratne Dilshan  3(5b)   

3.1  Harris to Dilshan, OUT, Tino Mawoyo takes an easy catch to dismiss Tillakaratne Dilshan

         Tillakaratne Dilshan   3 (6b)
         c. Mawoyo      b. Harris

3.2  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
3.3  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
3.4  Harris to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Harris to Gambhir, one run, The misfield by Chibhabha allows yet another run
3.6  Harris to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ryan Harris, deserving this punishment

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       20/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Ryan Harris          2.0-0-12-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     15(15b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir        1(4b)   

4.1  Gayle to Gambhir, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Gayle to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Gautam Gambhir      
4.3  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, Chris Gayle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
4.4  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
4.5  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.6  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, Defensively played by Gautam Gambhir

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       22/1
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Chris Gayle          1.0-0-2-0
         Gautam Gambhir        2(9b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     16(16b 2X4)   

5.1  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
5.3  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.4  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Tsotsobe       
5.5  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Tsotsobe       
5.6  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       24/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Lonwabo Tsotsobe     3.0-0-9-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     16(20b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir        3(11b)   

6.1  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
6.2  Vettori to Gambhir, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Vettori, deserving this punishment
6.3  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
6.4  Vettori to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar    
6.5  Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
6.6  Vettori to Tendulkar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       31/1
         (R/R:  4.43)
         Daniel Vettori       1.0-0-7-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     18(22b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir        8(15b 1X4)   

7.1  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
7.4  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
7.6  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (1 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       32/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Lonwabo Tsotsobe     4.0-0-10-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     18(26b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir        9(17b 1X4)   

8.1  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Vettori to Gambhir, two runs, 
8.3  Vettori to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar    
8.4  Vettori to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.5  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived 
8.6  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       38/1
         (R/R:  4.22)
         Daniel Vettori       2.0-0-13-0
         Gautam Gambhir       12(22b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     21(27b 2X4)   

9.1  Gayle to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
9.2  Gayle to Tendulkar, no ball, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
9.2  Gayle to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
9.3  Gayle to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
9.4  Gayle to Gambhir, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
9.4  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
9.5  Gayle to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
9.6  Gayle to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Gautam Gambhir      

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       43/1
         (R/R:  4.30)
         Chris Gayle          2.0-0-7-0
         Gautam Gambhir       13(24b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     23(31b 2X4)   

10.1  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
10.2  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.3  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
10.5  Tsotsobe to Gambhir, one run, The misfield by Taibu allows yet another run
10.6  Tsotsobe to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Lonwabo Tsotsobe

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       45/1
         (R/R:  4.09)
         Lonwabo Tsotsobe     5.0-0-12-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     24(34b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir       14(27b 1X4)   

11.1  Gayle to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar    
11.2  Gayle to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Gayle to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.4  Gayle to Tendulkar, no run, Chris Gayle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.5  Gayle to Tendulkar, one run, Dropped! Amla made a big mess of that simple chance
11.6  Gayle to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       48/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Chris Gayle          3.0-0-10-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     25(38b 2X4)
         Gautam Gambhir       16(29b 1X4)   

12.1  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
12.2  Harris to Gambhir, no ball, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
12.2  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir missed that one by a mile
12.3  Harris to Gambhir, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.4  Harris to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  Harris to Tendulkar, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Sachin Tendulkar       25 (40b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Harris

12.6  Harris to Ballance, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       50/2
         (R/R:  3.85)
         Ryan Harris          3.0-0-14-2
         Gary Ballance         0(1b)
         Gautam Gambhir       17(32b 1X4)   

13.1  Vettori to Gambhir, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.2  Vettori to Ballance, one run, That is very well run by Gautam Gambhir      
13.3  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
13.4  Vettori to Gambhir, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Vettori to Ballance, no run, Gary Ballance was completely deceived 
13.6  Vettori to Ballance, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       54/2
         (R/R:  3.86)
         Daniel Vettori       3.0-0-16-0
         Gautam Gambhir       18(35b 1X4)
         Gary Ballance         2(4b)   

14.1  Gayle to Ballance, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Gayle, deserving this punishment
14.2  Gayle to Ballance, no run, Chris Gayle is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.3  Gayle to Ballance, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Gayle to Ballance, no run, Gary Ballance was completely deceived 
14.5  Gayle to Ballance, one run, Great cooperation between Gary Ballance and Gautam Gambhir      
14.6  Gayle to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       60/2
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Chris Gayle          4.0-0-16-0
         Gary Ballance         7(9b 1X4)
         Gautam Gambhir       19(36b 1X4)   

15.1  Vettori to Gambhir, one run, That is very well run by Gary Ballance       
15.2  Vettori to Ballance, no run, Left alone by Gary Ballance
15.3  Vettori to Ballance, no run, Gary Ballance was completely deceived 
15.4  Vettori to Ballance, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.5  Vettori to Gambhir, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Daniel Vettori, giving that a wide
15.5  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.6  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived 

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       65/2
         (R/R:  4.06)
         Daniel Vettori       4.0-0-21-0
         Gautam Gambhir       20(40b 1X4)
         Gary Ballance        10(12b 1X4)   

16.1  Gayle to Ballance, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chris Gayle, deserving this punishment
16.2  Gayle to Ballance, no run, Defensively played by Gary Ballance
16.3  Gayle to Ballance, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Gary Ballance
16.4  Gayle to Ballance, no run, Gary Ballance was completely deceived 
16.5  Gayle to Ballance, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.6  Gayle to Gambhir, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Chris Gayle, giving that a wide
16.6  Gayle to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Chris Gayle finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 17  (14 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       79/2
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Chris Gayle          5.0-0-30-0
         Gautam Gambhir       20(42b 1X4)
         Gary Ballance        23(17b 2X4 1X6)   

17.1  Harris to Ballance, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Harris         
17.2  Harris to Ballance, one run, Dropped! Hondo made a big mess of that simple chance
17.3  Harris to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Gary Ballance       
17.4  Harris to Ballance, no run, Gary Ballance was completely deceived 
17.5  Harris to Ballance, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Chamu Chibhabha

         Gary Ballance          24 (21b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Chibhabha   b. Harris

17.6  Harris to Williams, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Williams and Gautam Gambhir      

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       82/3
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Ryan Harris          4.0-0-17-3
         Gautam Gambhir       21(43b 1X4)
         Sean Williams         1(1b)   

18.1  Vettori to Williams, no run, Sean Williams missed that one by a mile
18.2  Vettori to Williams, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3  Vettori to Gambhir, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
18.4  Vettori to Williams, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Williams and Gautam Gambhir      
18.5  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.6  Vettori to Gambhir, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
      The end to a good spell from Daniel Vettori

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       85/3
         (R/R:  4.47)
         Daniel Vettori       5.0-0-24-0
         Gautam Gambhir       22(46b 1X4)
         Sean Williams         3(4b)   

19.1  Harris to Williams, one run, Great cooperation between Sean Williams and Gautam Gambhir      
19.2  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Harris to Gambhir, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Gautam Gambhir
19.3  Harris to Gambhir, no run, Defensively played by Gautam Gambhir
19.4  Harris to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Harris to Gambhir, one run, The misfield by Amla allows yet another run
19.6  Harris to Williams, no run, Sean Williams missed that one by a mile
      . He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS       88/3
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Ryan Harris          5.0-0-20-3
         Sean Williams         4(6b)
         Gautam Gambhir       23(50b 1X4)   

20.1  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Gautam Gambhir
20.2  Jarvis to Gambhir, FOUR, Kyle Jarvis cant belive it
20.3  Jarvis to Gambhir, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
20.3  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
20.4  Jarvis to Gambhir, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment
20.5  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, Defensively played by Gautam Gambhir
20.6  Jarvis to Gambhir, FOUR, Kyle Jarvis cant belive it

         End of over 21  (13 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      101/3
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Kyle Jarvis          1.0-0-13-0
         Gautam Gambhir       35(56b 4X4)
         Sean Williams         4(6b)   

21.1  Hondo to Williams, no run, Sean Williams missed that one by a mile
21.2  Hondo to Williams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Hondo to Williams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4  Hondo to Williams, no run, Sean Williams was completely deceived 
21.5  Hondo to Williams, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.6  Hondo to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hondo          

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      104/3
         (R/R:  4.73)
         Douglas Hondo        1.0-0-3-0
         Gautam Gambhir       35(57b 4X4)
         Sean Williams         7(11b)   

22.1  Jarvis to Williams, no run, Sean Williams was completely deceived 
22.2  Jarvis to Williams, one run, The misfield by Jarvis allows yet another run
22.3  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jarvis         
22.4  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, Defensively played by Gautam Gambhir
22.5  Jarvis to Gambhir, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
22.5  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived 
22.6  Jarvis to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Sean Williams       

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      107/3
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Kyle Jarvis          2.0-0-16-0
         Sean Williams         8(13b)
         Gautam Gambhir       36(62b 4X4)   

23.1  Hondo to Gambhir, SIX, What a wonderful player Gautam Gambhir is
23.2  Hondo to Gambhir, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.3  Hondo to Gambhir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  Hondo to Gambhir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Tatenda Taibu       
23.5  Hondo to Gambhir, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
23.6  Hondo to Gambhir, one run, Great cooperation between Gautam Gambhir and Sean Williams       

         End of over 24  (13 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      120/3
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Douglas Hondo        2.0-0-16-0
         Sean Williams         8(13b)
         Gautam Gambhir       49(68b 4X4 2X6)   

24.1  Jarvis to Gambhir, no ball, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment
24.1  Jarvis to Gambhir, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment
      Fifty for Gautam Gambhir      
24.2  Jarvis to Gambhir, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment
24.3  Jarvis to Gambhir, no run, Gautam Gambhir was completely deceived 
24.4  Jarvis to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Jarvis to Williams, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Kyle Jarvis, giving that a wide
24.5  Jarvis to Williams, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sean Williams
24.6  Jarvis to Williams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (15 runs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      135/3
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Kyle Jarvis          3.0-0-31-0
         Sean Williams        12(16b 1X4)
         Gautam Gambhir       58(72b 6X4 2X6)   


         End of innings (25.0 overs)
         SOUTHERN ROCKS      135/3 (RR:  5.40)
         Kyle Jarvis           3.0-0-31-0
         Sean Williams        12(16b 1X4)
         Gautam Gambhir       58(72b 6X4 2X6)   



0.1  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
0.2  Masakadza to Gayle, no ball, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
0.2  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
0.3  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
0.4  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
0.5  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Masakadza to Amla, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS       3/0
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Shingirai Masakadza  1.0-0-3-0
         Chris Gayle           1(3b)
         Hashim Amla           1(3b)   

1.1  Chisoro to Amla, FOUR, Hashim Amla is one of the best batsmen in the world
1.2  Chisoro to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
1.4  Chisoro to Amla, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
1.5  Chisoro to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
1.6  Chisoro to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS       9/0
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Tendai Chisoro       1.0-0-6-0
         Hashim Amla           6(8b 1X4)
         Chris Gayle           2(4b)   

2.1  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Masakadza to Gayle, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shingirai Masakadza, deserving this punishment
2.4  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
2.5  Masakadza to Amla, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
2.6  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      16/0
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Shingirai Masakadza  2.0-0-10-0
         Hashim Amla           7(9b 1X4)
         Chris Gayle           8(9b 1X4)   

3.1  Chisoro to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
3.2  Chisoro to Gayle, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
3.3  Chisoro to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Chisoro to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.6  Chisoro to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Chris Gayle         

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      20/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Tendai Chisoro       2.0-0-10-0
         Chris Gayle          11(13b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla           8(11b 1X4)   

4.1  Mendis to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
4.2  Mendis to Amla, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4.3  Mendis to Amla, one run, The misfield by Nkala allows yet another run
4.4  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
4.5  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Mendis to Gayle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      27/0
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Ajantha Mendis       1.0-0-7-0
         Chris Gayle          11(16b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          15(14b 1X4 1X6)   

5.1  Singh to Amla, one run, The misfield by Tendulkar allows yet another run
5.2  Singh to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
5.3  Singh to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
5.4  Singh to Gayle, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
5.5  Singh to Gayle, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mark Vermeulen      
5.6  Singh to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      29/0
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  5.63)
         Harbhajan Singh      1.0-0-2-0
         Hashim Amla          16(15b 1X4 1X6)
         Chris Gayle          12(21b 1X4)   

6.1  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
6.2  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.3  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
6.4  Mendis to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
6.5  Mendis to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
6.6  Mendis to Amla, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 7  (1 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      30/0
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  5.89)
         Ajantha Mendis       2.0-0-8-0
         Hashim Amla          16(17b 1X4 1X6)
         Chris Gayle          13(25b 1X4)   

7.1  Singh to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
7.2  Singh to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
7.3  Singh to Gayle, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Harbhajan Singh, giving that a wide
7.3  Singh to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
7.4  Singh to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Singh to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
7.6  Singh to Amla, FOUR, Harbhajan Singh cant belive it

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      36/0
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Harbhajan Singh      2.0-0-8-0
         Hashim Amla          20(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Chris Gayle          14(29b 1X4)   

8.1  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
8.2  Mendis to Gayle, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
8.2  Mendis to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.3  Mendis to Amla, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.4  Mendis to Amla, three runs, Great work by Chisoro saved a certain boundary
8.5  Mendis to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
8.6  Mendis to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Chris Gayle         

         End of over 9  (13 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      49/0
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  5.44)
         Ajantha Mendis       3.0-0-21-0
         Chris Gayle          16(33b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          30(23b 2X4 2X6)   

9.1  Singh to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
9.2  Singh to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
9.3  Singh to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Singh to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Chris Gayle         
9.5  Singh to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Singh to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      51/0
         (R/R:  5.10   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Harbhajan Singh      3.0-0-10-0
         Hashim Amla          31(27b 2X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          17(35b 1X4)   

10.1  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.3  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Masakadza to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masakadza      
10.5  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
10.6  Masakadza to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masakadza      

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      52/0
         (R/R:  4.73   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shingirai Masakadza  3.0-0-11-0
         Hashim Amla          31(31b 2X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          18(37b 1X4)   

11.1  Singh to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
11.2  Singh to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
11.3  Singh to Gayle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.4  Singh to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.5  Singh to Gayle, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Harbhajan Singh, deserving this punishment
11.6  Singh to Gayle, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Harbhajan Singh, giving that a wide
11.6  Singh to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      58/0
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Harbhajan Singh      4.0-0-16-0
         Hashim Amla          31(31b 2X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          23(44b 2X4)   

12.1  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
12.2  Masakadza to Amla, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
12.3  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
12.4  Masakadza to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.5  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.6  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      61/0
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Shingirai Masakadza  4.0-0-14-0
         Hashim Amla          32(35b 2X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          25(46b 2X4)   

13.1  Mendis to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
13.2  Mendis to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.3  Mendis to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Chris Gayle         
13.4  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
13.5  Mendis to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
13.6  Mendis to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mark Vermeulen      

         End of over 14  (3 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      64/0
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  6.55)
         Ajantha Mendis       4.0-0-24-0
         Hashim Amla          33(38b 2X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          27(49b 2X4)   

14.1  Masakadza to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
14.2  Masakadza to Gayle, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
14.3  Masakadza to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
14.4  Masakadza to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shingirai Masakadza, deserving this punishment
14.5  Masakadza to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Masakadza to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
      The end to a good spell from Shingirai Masakadza

         End of over 15  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      71/0
         (R/R:  4.73   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Shingirai Masakadza  5.0-0-21-0
         Hashim Amla          37(41b 3X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          30(52b 2X4)   

15.1  Mendis to Gayle, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mark Vermeulen      
15.2  Mendis to Gayle, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
15.2  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
15.3  Mendis to Gayle, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
15.4  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
15.5  Mendis to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
15.6  Mendis to Gayle, two runs, Overthrow by Mendis instead of 1 they get 2
      Ajantha Mendisends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      76/0
         (R/R:  4.75   R/R Req:  6.67)
         Ajantha Mendis       5.0-0-29-0
         Chris Gayle          34(58b 2X4)
         Hashim Amla          37(41b 3X4 2X6)   

16.1  Singh to Amla, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Singh to Gayle, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mark Vermeulen      
16.3  Singh to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
16.4  Singh to Gayle, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Chris Gayle
16.5  Singh to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
16.6  Singh to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Harbhajan Singh

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      83/0
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  6.63)
         Harbhajan Singh      5.0-0-23-0
         Chris Gayle          40(63b 2X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          38(42b 3X4 2X6)   

17.1  Nkala to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.2  Nkala to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle missed that one by a mile
17.3  Nkala to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
17.4  Nkala to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Nkala to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mluleki Nkala, deserving this punishment
17.6  Nkala to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Chris Gayle         

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      90/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.57)
         Mluleki Nkala        1.0-0-7-0
         Chris Gayle          41(65b 2X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          44(46b 4X4 2X6)   

18.1  Chisoro to Amla, one run, One more to the total
18.2  Chisoro to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
18.3  Chisoro to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
18.4  Chisoro to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
18.5  Chisoro to Amla, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Tendai Chisoro, giving that a wide
18.5  Chisoro to Amla, FOUR, Hashim Amla is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.6  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 19  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS      97/0
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Tendai Chisoro       3.0-0-17-0
         Hashim Amla          49(50b 5X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          42(68b 2X4 1X6)   

19.1  Nkala to Gayle, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.2  Nkala to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
19.3  Nkala to Amla, one run, The misfield by Chisoro allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Hashim Amla's fifty
19.4  Nkala to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Williams allows yet another run
19.5  Nkala to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Nkala to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     104/0
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  6.40)
         Mluleki Nkala        2.0-0-14-0
         Hashim Amla          51(53b 5X4 2X6)
         Chris Gayle          47(71b 2X4 1X6)   

20.1  Chisoro to Gayle, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.2  Chisoro to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Ballance allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Chris Gayle's fifty
20.3  Chisoro to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chisoro        
20.4  Chisoro to Amla, SIX, What a wonderful player Hashim Amla is
20.5  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
20.6  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla

         End of over 21  (9 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     113/0
         (R/R:  5.38   R/R Req:  5.75)
         Tendai Chisoro       4.0-0-26-0
         Hashim Amla          57(57b 5X4 3X6)
         Chris Gayle          50(73b 2X4 1X6)   

21.1  Nkala to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
21.2  Nkala to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Nkala to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
21.4  Nkala to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Nkala to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
21.6  Nkala to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     118/0
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Mluleki Nkala        3.0-0-19-0
         Hashim Amla          61(62b 6X4 3X6)
         Chris Gayle          51(74b 2X4 1X6)   

22.1  Chisoro to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
22.2  Chisoro to Gayle, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Chris Gayle
22.3  Chisoro to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
22.4  Chisoro to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Chisoro to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
22.6  Chisoro to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Tendai Chisoro finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 23  (9 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     127/0
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Tendai Chisoro       5.0-0-35-0
         Hashim Amla          65(65b 7X4 3X6)
         Chris Gayle          56(77b 3X4 1X6)   

23.1  Nkala to Gayle, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mluleki Nkala, deserving this punishment
23.2  Nkala to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
23.3  Nkala to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
23.4  Nkala to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.5  Nkala to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Hashim Amla         
23.6  Nkala to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     132/0
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Mluleki Nkala        4.0-0-24-0
         Hashim Amla          65(66b 7X4 3X6)
         Chris Gayle          61(82b 4X4 1X6)   

24.1  Williams to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla         
24.2  Williams to Amla, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of innings (24.2 overs)
         MID WEST RHINOS     139/0 (RR:  5.96)
         Sean Williams         0.2-0-7-0
         Hashim Amla          71(67b 7X4 4X6)
         Chris Gayle          62(83b 4X4 1X6)   




That will be the match
One of the most thrilling games ever. The Mid West Rhinos batsmen just managing to overtake the total

They made it with just 4 balls to spare



 
SOUTHERN ROCKS       135/3     25.0 overs
MID WEST RHINOS      139/0     24.2 overs
   
Mid West Rhinos won by 10 wickets
  
Man of the match: Hashim Amla

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Chris Gayle & Hashim Amla both scored half century's,
to comfortably chased down Southern Rocks total


Scorecard:

Code:
Date: 03-23-2011

  
SOUTHERN ROCKS VS MID WEST RHINOS at Masvingo Sports
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Poor
 
MID WEST RHINOS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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SOUTHERN ROCKS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sachin Tendulkar    lbw            b. Harris       25    40    2    0   62.5%
Tillakaratne Dilshanc. Mawoyo      b. Harris        3     6    0    0   50.0%
Gautam Gambhir      not out                        58    72    6    2   80.6%
Gary Ballance       c. Chibhabha   b. Harris       24    21    2    1  114.3%
Sean Williams       not out                        12    16    1    0   75.0%
Mark Vermeulen                                    
Mluleki Nkala                                     
Harbhajan Singh                                   
Tendai Chisoro                                    
Shingirai Masakadza                               
Ajantha Mendis                                    
 
 Total:  135/3       Overs:  25.0          Run Rate:  5.40      Extras:  13    
  
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MID WEST RHINOS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lonwabo Tsotsobe      5.0      0      12      0      2.40     1      0 
Ryan Harris           5.0      0      20      3      4.00     0      2 
Chris Gayle           5.0      0      30      0      6.00     1      2 
Daniel Vettori        5.0      0      24      0      4.80     1      0 
Kyle Jarvis           3.0      0      31      0     10.33     2      2 
Douglas Hondo         2.0      0      16      0      8.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0 

Total: 135/3          Overs: 25.0         Run Rate: 5.40      Extras: 13 
                                     -X-
 

SOUTHERN ROCKS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Tendulkar     T Dilshan    ??????                                    15 (19)
Tendulkar     G Gambhir    ???????????????                           35 (58)
G Ballance    G Gambhir    ?????????????                             31 (30)
S Williams    G Gambhir    ???????????????????????                   54 (43)


     Fall of Wickets    15/1      50/2      81/3                
                                                                          

 Total:  135/3       Overs:  25.0         Run Rate:  5.40     Extras:  13   
  
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MID WEST RHINOS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Chris Gayle         not out                        62    83    4    1   74.7%
Hashim Amla         not out                        71    67    7    4  106.0%
Tino Mawoyo          
Erick Chauluka       
Tatenda Taibu        
Chamu Chibhabha      
Daniel Vettori       
Kyle Jarvis          
Ryan Harris          
Lonwabo Tsotsobe     
Douglas Hondo        
 
 Total:  139/0       Overs:  24.2          Run Rate:  5.71      Extras:  6    
  
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SOUTHERN ROCKS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shingirai Masakadza   5.0      0      21      0      4.20     0      1 
Tendai Chisoro        5.0      0      35      0      7.00     1      0 
Ajantha Mendis        5.0      0      29      0      5.80     1      1 
Harbhajan Singh       5.0      0      23      0      4.60     2      0 
Mluleki Nkala         4.0      0      24      0      6.00     0      0 
Sean Williams         0.2      0       7      0     21.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 0      Byes: 0 

Total: 139/0          Overs: 24.2         Run Rate: 5.71      Extras: 6 
                                     -X-
 

MID WEST RHINOS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Gayle       H Amla       ???????????????????????????????????      139 (146)


     Fall of Wickets                                            
                                                                          

 Total:  139/0       Overs:  24.2         Run Rate:  5.71     Extras:  6   
  
 
  
 
                                     -X-
 
SOUTHERN ROCKS       135/3     25.0 overs
MID WEST RHINOS      139/0     24.2 overs
   
Mid West Rhinos won by 10 wickets
  
Man of the match: Hashim Amla
 
Thanks mate and you are doing a good job , Sould I post my squad for the next match or do I wait for the friendlies to finish.

I created a new discussion (Stanbic Bank 20 Series - Pool A) so you can post your next line-up over at the social group if you want. :)
 
Mashonaland Eagles Vs Mountaineers

Stanbic Bank 20 Series Pre-Season
Round Two
Match Three

Ground: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Pitch: Excellent


Commentary:

Code:
Date: 03-25-2011

  
MASHONALAND EAGLES VS MOUNTAINEERS at Harare Sports 
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
 
MASHONALAND EAGLES WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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0.1  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
0.3  Malinga to Sangakkara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
0.4  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
0.5  Malinga to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Vusi Sibanda        
0.6  Malinga to Sibanda, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS          4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Lasith Malinga       1.0-0-4-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      3(5b)
         Vusi Sibanda          1(1b)   

1.1  Rainsford to Sibanda, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
1.2  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Vusi Sibanda        
1.3  Rainsford to Sibanda, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
1.4  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
1.5  Rainsford to Sibanda, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
1.6  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS          9/0
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Ed Rainsford         1.0-0-5-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      5(8b)
         Vusi Sibanda          4(4b)   

2.1  Malinga to Sibanda, OUT, Yuvraj Singh takes an easy catch to dismiss Vusi Sibanda

         Vusi Sibanda           4 (5b)
         c. Singh       b. Malinga

2.2  Malinga to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
2.4  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
2.5  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
2.6  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         10/1
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Lasith Malinga       2.0-0-5-1
         Kumar Sangakkara      5(12b)
         Jacques Kallis        1(1b)   

3.1  Rainsford to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Coventry allows yet another run
3.2  Rainsford to Sangakkara, legbye, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
3.3  Rainsford to Kallis, one run, Dropped! Afridi made a big mess of that simple chance
3.4  Rainsford to Sangakkara, legbye, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
3.5  Rainsford to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Strauss allows yet another run
3.6  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         16/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Ed Rainsford         2.0-0-9-0
         Jacques Kallis        4(4b)
         Kumar Sangakkara      6(15b)   

4.1  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
4.2  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
4.3  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
4.4  Afridi to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahid Afridi, deserving this punishment
4.5  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Afridi to Sangakkara, SIX, What a wonderful player Kumar Sangakkara is

         End of over 5  (10 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         26/1
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-10-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(21b 1X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis        4(4b)   

5.1  Malinga to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Malinga to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
5.3  Malinga to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.4  Malinga to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Jacques Kallis      
5.5  Malinga to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.6  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         33/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Lasith Malinga       3.0-0-12-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     17(23b 1X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis       10(8b)   

6.1  Rainsford to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
6.2  Rainsford to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.3  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
6.4  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Charles Coventry    
6.5  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, Dropped! Matanga made a big mess of that simple chance
6.6  Rainsford to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 7  (5 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         38/1
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Ed Rainsford         3.0-0-14-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     18(26b 1X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis       14(11b)   

7.1  Afridi to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
7.2  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3  Afridi to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
7.4  Afridi to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Kumar Sangakkara    
7.5  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Afridi to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Jacques Kallis      

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         42/1
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-14-0
         Jacques Kallis       16(13b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     20(30b 1X4 1X6)   

8.1  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Jacques Kallis      
8.2  Rainsford to Kallis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.3  Rainsford to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rainsford      
8.4  Rainsford to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
8.5  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
8.6  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         45/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Ed Rainsford         4.0-0-17-0
         Jacques Kallis       17(16b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     22(33b 1X4 1X6)   

9.1  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
9.2  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
9.3  Afridi to Sangakkara, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Kumar Sangakkara
9.4  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
9.5  Afridi to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Ireland allows yet another run
9.6  Afridi to Kallis, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Afridi. Kallis didnt have a clue

         Jacques Kallis         17 (17b)
         b. Afridi


         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         52/2
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Shahid Afridi        3.0-0-21-1
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     29(38b 1X4 2X6)   

10.1  Malinga to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
10.2  Malinga to Hasan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
10.3  Malinga to Hasan, two runs, Overthrow by Ireland instead of 1 they get 2
10.4  Malinga to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan was completely deceived 
10.5  Malinga to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Malinga to Hasan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        

         End of over 11  (7 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         59/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Lasith Malinga       4.0-0-19-1
         Shakib Al Hasan       6(5b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     30(39b 1X4 2X6)   

11.1  Singh to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Coventry allows yet another run
11.2  Singh to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
11.3  Singh to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Kumar Sangakkara    
11.4  Singh to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Charles Coventry    
11.5  Singh to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
11.6  Singh to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         66/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Yuvraj Singh         1.0-0-7-0
         Shakib Al Hasan       7(7b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     36(43b 2X4 2X6)   

12.1  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
12.2  Afridi to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.3  Afridi to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahid Afridi, deserving this punishment
12.4  Afridi to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
12.5  Afridi to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan     
12.6  Afridi to Hasan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (10 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         76/2
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Shahid Afridi        4.0-0-31-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     45(48b 4X4 2X6)
         Shakib Al Hasan       8(8b 1X4)   

13.1  Malinga to Hasan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
13.2  Malinga to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.3  Malinga to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Malinga to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.5  Malinga to Hasan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shakib Al Hasan
13.6  Malinga to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
      The end to a good spell from Lasith Malinga

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         82/2
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Lasith Malinga       5.0-0-25-1
         Shakib Al Hasan      13(13b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     46(49b 4X4 2X6)   

14.1  Rainsford to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ed Rainsford, deserving this punishment
      The crowd cheers for Kumar Sangakkara's fifty
14.2  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Rainsford to Sangakkara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.4  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
14.5  Rainsford to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Rainsford to Sangakkara, wide, Ed Rainsford bowling a very wayward one
14.6  Rainsford to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Shakib Al Hasan     
      The end to a good spell from Ed Rainsford

         End of over 15  (8 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS         90/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Ed Rainsford         5.0-0-25-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      13(13b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     53(56b 5X4 2X6)   

15.1  Afridi to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Duffin allows yet another run
15.2  Afridi to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
15.3  Afridi to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
15.4  Afridi to Sangakkara, OUT, Hilary Matanga takes an easy catch to dismiss Kumar Sangakkara

         Kumar Sangakkara       54 (58b 5X4 2X6)
         c. Matanga     b. Afridi

15.5  Afridi to Ervine, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
15.6  Afridi to Ervine, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Craig Ervine
      Shahid Afridi finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 16  (12 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        102/3
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Shahid Afridi        5.0-0-43-2
         Craig Ervine         10(2b 1X4 1X6)
         Shakib Al Hasan      14(15b 2X4)   

16.1  Singh to Hasan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shakib Al Hasan
16.2  Singh to Hasan, one run, One more to the total
16.3  Singh to Ervine, no run, Defensively played by Craig Ervine
16.4  Singh to Ervine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Singh to Ervine, no run, Craig Ervine missed that one by a mile
16.6  Singh to Ervine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        107/3
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Yuvraj Singh         2.0-0-12-0
         Craig Ervine         10(6b 1X4 1X6)
         Shakib Al Hasan      19(17b 3X4)   

17.1  Matanga to Hasan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.2  Matanga to Ervine, no run, Left alone by Craig Ervine
17.3  Matanga to Ervine, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4  Matanga to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan missed that one by a mile
17.5  Matanga to Hasan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
17.6  Matanga to Hasan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (11 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        118/3
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Hilary Matanga       1.0-0-11-0
         Craig Ervine         11(8b 1X4 1X6)
         Shakib Al Hasan      29(21b 3X4 1X6)   

18.1  Singh to Hasan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shakib Al Hasan
18.2  Singh to Hasan, one run, One more to the total
18.3  Singh to Ervine, no run, Defensively played by Craig Ervine
18.4  Singh to Ervine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Singh to Ervine, no run, Craig Ervine missed that one by a mile
18.6  Singh to Ervine, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        123/3
         (R/R:  6.47)
         Yuvraj Singh         3.0-0-17-0
         Craig Ervine         11(12b 1X4 1X6)
         Shakib Al Hasan      34(23b 4X4 1X6)   

19.1  Ireland to Hasan, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Ireland to Ervine, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan     
19.3  Ireland to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Craig Ervine        
19.4  Ireland to Ervine, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Ireland to Ervine, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Ireland to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        127/3
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Anthony Ireland      1.0-0-4-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      36(26b 4X4 1X6)
         Craig Ervine         13(15b 1X4 1X6)   

20.1  Nyathi to Ervine, no run, Craig Ervine missed that one by a mile
20.2  Nyathi to Ervine, no run, Craig Ervine missed that one by a mile
20.3  Nyathi to Ervine, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
20.4  Nyathi to Ervine, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Remembrance Nyathi made an excellent effort in the field

         Craig Ervine           19 (19b 1X4 2X6)
         run out (Nyathi)

20.5  Nyathi to Waller, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.6  Nyathi to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (9 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        136/4
         (R/R:  6.48)
         Remembrance Nyathi   1.0-0-9-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      36(27b 4X4 1X6)
         Malcolm Waller        3(1b)   

21.1  Ireland to Waller, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan     
21.2  Ireland to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Ireland to Hasan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ireland        
21.4  Ireland to Hasan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shakib Al Hasan
21.5  Ireland to Hasan, one run, That is very well run by Malcolm Waller      
21.6  Ireland to Waller, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ireland        

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        142/4
         (R/R:  6.45)
         Anthony Ireland      2.0-0-10-0
         Malcolm Waller        4(3b)
         Shakib Al Hasan      41(31b 5X4 1X6)   

22.1  Nyathi to Hasan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2  Nyathi to Hasan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shakib Al Hasan
22.3  Nyathi to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan missed that one by a mile
22.4  Nyathi to Hasan, FOUR, Remembrance Nyathi cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Shakib Al Hasan's fifty
22.5  Nyathi to Hasan, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Nyathi to Waller, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Remembrance Nyathi, deserving this punishment

         End of over 23  (15 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        157/4
         (R/R:  6.83)
         Remembrance Nyathi   2.0-0-24-0
         Malcolm Waller        8(4b 1X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      52(36b 6X4 2X6)   

23.1  Matanga to Hasan, no run, Hilary Matanga is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.2  Matanga to Hasan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
23.3  Matanga to Hasan, no run, Hilary Matanga is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.4  Matanga to Hasan, one run, Dropped! Strauss made a big mess of that simple chance
23.5  Matanga to Waller, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Malcolm Waller
23.6  Matanga to Waller, one run, The misfield by Coventry allows yet another run

         End of over 24  (12 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        169/4
         (R/R:  7.04)
         Hilary Matanga       2.0-0-23-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      59(40b 6X4 3X6)
         Malcolm Waller       13(6b 2X4)   

24.1  Ireland to Waller, no run, Malcolm Waller was completely deceived 
24.2  Ireland to Waller, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.3  Ireland to Waller, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Ireland to Waller, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Anthony Ireland, deserving this punishment
24.5  Ireland to Waller, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Anthony Ireland, deserving this punishment
24.6  Ireland to Waller, no run, Left alone by Malcolm Waller

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        177/4
         (R/R:  7.08)
         Anthony Ireland      3.0-0-18-0
         Malcolm Waller       21(12b 4X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      59(40b 6X4 3X6)   


         End of innings (25.0 overs)
         MOUNTAINEERS        177/4 (RR:  7.08)
         Anthony Ireland       3.0-0-18-0
         Malcolm Waller       21(12b 4X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      59(40b 6X4 3X6)   



0.1  Theron to Strauss, legbye, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived 
0.2  Theron to Duffin, one run, The misfield by Mujaji allows yet another run
0.3  Theron to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
0.4  Theron to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
0.5  Theron to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
0.6  Theron to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES    6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.17)
         Rusty Theron         1.0-0-5-0
         Andrew Strauss        4(5b 1X4)
         Terry Duffin          1(1b)   

1.1  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Terry Duffin was completely deceived 
1.2  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masvaurne      
1.3  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Terry Duffin missed that one by a mile
1.4  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Terry Duffin missed that one by a mile
1.6  Masvaurne to Duffin, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES    7/0
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  7.43)
         Prince Masvaurne     1.0-0-1-0
         Andrew Strauss        4(5b 1X4)
         Terry Duffin          2(7b)   

2.1  Theron to Duffin, no run, Left alone by Terry Duffin
2.2  Theron to Duffin, no run, Left alone by Terry Duffin
2.3  Theron to Duffin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Theron to Duffin, one run, Dropped! Kallis made a big mess of that simple chance
2.5  Theron to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss was completely deceived 
2.6  Theron to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES    8/0
         (R/R:  2.67   R/R Req:  7.73)
         Rusty Theron         2.0-0-6-0
         Andrew Strauss        4(7b 1X4)
         Terry Duffin          3(11b)   

3.1  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.2  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Terry Duffin was completely deceived 
3.3  Masvaurne to Duffin, one run, One more to the total
3.4  Masvaurne to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Masvaurne to Duffin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.6  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   13/0
         (R/R:  3.25   R/R Req:  7.86)
         Prince Masvaurne     2.0-0-6-0
         Andrew Strauss        5(9b 1X4)
         Terry Duffin          7(15b)   

4.1  Randiv to Duffin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.2  Randiv to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Randiv to Duffin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Suraj Randiv, deserving this punishment
4.4  Randiv to Duffin, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.5  Randiv to Duffin, no run, Terry Duffin was completely deceived 
4.6  Randiv to Duffin, no run, Suraj Randiv is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 5  (10 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   23/0
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  7.75)
         Suraj Randiv         1.0-0-10-0
         Terry Duffin         16(20b 1X4)
         Andrew Strauss        6(10b 1X4)   

5.1  Theron to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Terry Duffin        
5.2  Theron to Duffin, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Terry Duffin
5.3  Theron to Duffin, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss      
5.4  Theron to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Theron to Duffin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rusty Theron, deserving this punishment
5.6  Theron to Duffin, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 6  (15 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   38/0
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  7.37)
         Rusty Theron         3.0-0-21-0
         Terry Duffin         29(24b 2X4 1X6)
         Andrew Strauss        8(12b 1X4)   

6.1  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
6.2  Masvaurne to Strauss, wide, Prince Masvaurne bowling a very wayward one
6.2  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.3  Masvaurne to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Hasan allows yet another run
6.4  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.5  Masvaurne to Duffin, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Masvaurne to Strauss, wide, Prince Masvaurne bowling a very wayward one
6.6  Masvaurne to Strauss, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Andrew Strauss

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   46/0
         (R/R:  6.57   R/R Req:  7.33)
         Prince Masvaurne     3.0-0-14-0
         Andrew Strauss       13(18b 2X4)
         Terry Duffin         30(26b 2X4 1X6)   

7.1  Hasan to Duffin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2  Hasan to Duffin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  Hasan to Duffin, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
7.4  Hasan to Duffin, one run, Great cooperation between Terry Duffin and Andrew Strauss      
7.5  Hasan to Strauss, one run, Dropped! Theron made a big mess of that simple chance
7.6  Hasan to Duffin, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Terry Duffin

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   52/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  7.41)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-6-0
         Terry Duffin         35(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Andrew Strauss       14(19b 2X4)   

8.1  Randiv to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.2  Randiv to Duffin, one run, The misfield by Theron allows yet another run
8.3  Randiv to Strauss, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.4  Randiv to Duffin, one run, One more to the total
8.5  Randiv to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Terry Duffin        
8.6  Randiv to Duffin, no run, Defensively played by Terry Duffin

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   59/0
         (R/R:  6.56   R/R Req:  7.44)
         Suraj Randiv         2.0-0-17-0
         Terry Duffin         37(34b 3X4 1X6)
         Andrew Strauss       19(22b 2X4)   

9.1  Masvaurne to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Defensively played by Terry Duffin
9.3  Masvaurne to Duffin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Masvaurne to Duffin, one run, The misfield by Mujaji allows yet another run
9.5  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masvaurne      
9.6  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   61/0
         (R/R:  6.10   R/R Req:  7.80)
         Prince Masvaurne     4.0-0-16-0
         Andrew Strauss       20(25b 2X4)
         Terry Duffin         38(37b 3X4 1X6)   

10.1  Randiv to Duffin, no run, Suraj Randiv is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.2  Randiv to Duffin, one run, The misfield by Waller allows yet another run
10.3  Randiv to Strauss, three runs, Great work by Chakabva saved a certain boundary
10.4  Randiv to Duffin, OUT, Vusi Sibanda takes an easy catch to dismiss Terry Duffin

         Terry Duffin           39 (40b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Sibanda     b. Randiv

10.5  Randiv to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
10.6  Randiv to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   66/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  8.00)
         Suraj Randiv         3.0-0-22-1
         Andrew Strauss       23(26b 2X4)
         Yuvraj Singh          1(2b)   

11.1  Hasan to Singh, three runs, Great work by Waller saved a certain boundary
11.2  Hasan to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Sibanda allows yet another run
11.3  Hasan to Singh, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
11.3  Hasan to Singh, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.4  Hasan to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Andrew Strauss      
11.5  Hasan to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Hasan to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   73/1
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  8.08)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-13-0
         Yuvraj Singh          5(6b)
         Andrew Strauss       25(29b 2X4)   

12.1  Theron to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Yuvraj Singh        
12.2  Theron to Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Theron         
12.3  Theron to Singh, one run, The misfield by Ervine allows yet another run
12.4  Theron to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
12.5  Theron to Strauss, one run, The misfield by Waller allows yet another run
12.6  Theron to Singh, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   79/1
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  8.25)
         Rusty Theron         4.0-0-27-0
         Andrew Strauss       27(32b 2X4)
         Yuvraj Singh          9(9b)   

13.1  Masvaurne to Singh, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Masvaurne to Strauss, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Prince Masvaurne, deserving this punishment
13.3  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, Andrew Strauss missed that one by a mile
13.4  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Regis Chakabva      
13.5  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, Left alone by Andrew Strauss
13.6  Masvaurne to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Regis Chakabva      
      The end to a good spell from Prince Masvaurne

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   84/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  8.55)
         Prince Masvaurne     5.0-0-21-0
         Andrew Strauss       31(37b 3X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         10(10b)   

14.1  Hasan to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and Andrew Strauss      
14.2  Hasan to Strauss, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.3  Hasan to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
14.4  Hasan to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
14.5  Hasan to Singh, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.6  Hasan to Singh, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   86/1
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  9.20)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-14-0
         Yuvraj Singh         11(15b)
         Andrew Strauss       31(38b 3X4)   

15.1  Theron to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2  Theron to Strauss, one run, That is very well run by Yuvraj Singh        
15.3  Theron to Singh, one run, The misfield by Randiv allows yet another run
15.4  Theron to Strauss, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.5  Theron to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
15.6  Theron to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Rusty Theron finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   89/1
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  9.89)
         Rusty Theron         5.0-0-30-0
         Yuvraj Singh         12(18b)
         Andrew Strauss       33(41b 3X4)   

16.1  Randiv to Strauss, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Randiv to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
16.3  Randiv to Singh, one run, The misfield by Waller allows yet another run
16.4  Randiv to Strauss, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Andrew Strauss
16.5  Randiv to Strauss, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Andrew Strauss
16.6  Randiv to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Regis Chakabva      

         End of over 17  (10 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES   99/1
         (R/R:  5.82   R/R Req:  9.88)
         Suraj Randiv         4.0-0-32-1
         Andrew Strauss       42(45b 5X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         13(20b)   

17.1  Waller to Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
17.2  Waller to Singh, no run, Malcolm Waller is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.3  Waller to Singh, no run, Malcolm Waller is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.4  Waller to Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
17.5  Waller to Singh, one run, The misfield by Waller allows yet another run
17.6  Waller to Strauss, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Andrew Strauss

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  104/1
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req: 10.57)
         Malcolm Waller       1.0-0-5-0
         Andrew Strauss       46(46b 6X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         14(25b)   

18.1  Randiv to Singh, one run, One more to the total
18.2  Randiv to Strauss, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Randiv to Strauss, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Randiv to Strauss, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Regis Chakabva      
18.5  Randiv to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Randiv to Strauss, no run, Suraj Randiv is getting the ball to turn ferociously
      Suraj Randiv finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  105/1
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req: 12.17)
         Suraj Randiv         5.0-0-33-1
         Andrew Strauss       46(51b 6X4)
         Yuvraj Singh         15(26b)   

19.1  Hasan to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Hasan to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Hasan to Singh, one run, The misfield by Hasan allows yet another run
19.4  Hasan to Strauss, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Andrew Strauss      
19.5  Hasan to Strauss, one run, Great cooperation between Andrew Strauss and Yuvraj Singh        
19.6  Hasan to Singh, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  115/1
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req: 12.60)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-24-0
         Yuvraj Singh         20(30b 1X4)
         Andrew Strauss       51(53b 7X4)   

20.1  Waller to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
20.2  Waller to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
20.3  Waller to Strauss, no run, Defensively played by Andrew Strauss
20.4  Waller to Strauss, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Waller to Strauss, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Andrew Strauss the finger

         Andrew Strauss         51 (58b 7X4)
         c. Chakabva    b. Waller

20.6  Waller to Raina, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  116/2
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req: 15.50)
         Malcolm Waller       2.0-0-6-1
         Yuvraj Singh         20(30b 1X4)
         Suresh Raina          1(1b)   

21.1  Hasan to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.2  Hasan to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Hasan to Raina, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shakib Al Hasan, deserving this punishment
21.4  Hasan to Raina, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.5  Hasan to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
21.6  Hasan to Raina, one run, That is very well run by Yuvraj Singh        
      Shakib Al Hasanends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  121/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req: 19.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-29-0
         Yuvraj Singh         20(30b 1X4)
         Suresh Raina          6(7b 1X4)   

22.1  Waller to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Waller to Singh, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Malcolm Waller, giving that a wide
22.2  Waller to Singh, FOUR, Malcolm Waller cant belive it
22.3  Waller to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina        
22.4  Waller to Raina, no run, Malcolm Waller is getting the ball to turn ferociously
22.5  Waller to Raina, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Suresh Raina
22.6  Waller to Raina, one run, The misfield by Theron allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (12 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  133/2
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req: 22.50)
         Malcolm Waller       3.0-0-18-1
         Yuvraj Singh         25(33b 2X4)
         Suresh Raina         12(11b 2X4)   

23.1  Mujaji to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Mujaji to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
23.3  Mujaji to Raina, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Suresh Raina
23.4  Mujaji to Raina, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Regis Chakabva      
23.5  Mujaji to Raina, FOUR, Silent Mujaji cant belive it
23.6  Mujaji to Raina, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 24  (15 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  148/2
         (R/R:  6.17   R/R Req: 30.00)
         Silent Mujaji        1.0-0-15-0
         Yuvraj Singh         25(33b 2X4)
         Suresh Raina         27(17b 4X4 1X6)   

24.1  Sangakkara to Raina, one run, The misfield by Waller allows yet another run
24.2  Sangakkara to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
24.3  Sangakkara to Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
24.4  Sangakkara to Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived 
24.5  Sangakkara to Singh, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kumar Sangakkara, deserving this punishment
24.6  Sangakkara to Singh, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kumar Sangakkara, deserving this punishment

         End of over 25  (13 runs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  161/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Kumar Sangakkara     1.0-0-13-0
         Yuvraj Singh         37(38b 5X4)
         Suresh Raina         28(18b 4X4 1X6)   


         End of innings (25.0 overs)
         MASHONALAND EAGLES  161/2 (RR:  6.60)
         Kumar Sangakkara      1.0-0-13-0
         Yuvraj Singh         37(38b 5X4)
         Suresh Raina         28(18b 4X4 1X6)   




That will be the match
A very close match indeed, but in the end the Mountaineers bowlers contained the Mashonaland Eagles batsman, to grasp victory
Mashonaland Eagles didnt have a chance chasing this total
Thats all the cricket from Harare Sports 

 
MOUNTAINEERS         177/4     25.0 overs
MASHONALAND EAGLES   161/2     25.0 overs
   
Mountaineers won by 16 runs
  
Man of the match: Shakib Al Hasan

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Shakib Al Hasan scored an aggressive half centry down the order,
to help the Mountaineers post a defendable total


Scorecard:

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Date: 03-25-2011

  
MASHONALAND EAGLES VS MOUNTAINEERS at Harare Sports 
25 overs match
Pitch Condition: Excellent
 
MASHONALAND EAGLES WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST
  
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MOUNTAINEERS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Kumar Sangakkara    c. Matanga     b. Afridi       54    58    5    2   93.1%
Vusi Sibanda        c. Singh       b. Malinga       4     5    0    0   80.0%
Jacques Kallis                     b. Afridi       17    17    0    0  100.0%
Shakib Al Hasan     not out                        59    40    6    3  147.5%
Craig Ervine        run out (Nyathi)               19    19    1    2  100.0%
Malcolm Waller      not out                        21    12    4    0  175.0%
Regis Chakabva                                    
Prince Masvaurne                                  
Suraj Randiv                                      
Silent Mujaji                                     
Rusty Theron                                      
 
 Total:  177/4       Overs:  25.0          Run Rate:  7.08      Extras:  3    
  
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MASHONALAND EAGLES Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lasith Malinga        5.0      0      25      1      5.00     0      0 
Ed Rainsford          5.0      0      25      0      5.00     1      0 
Shahid Afridi         5.0      0      43      2      8.60     0      0 
Yuvraj Singh          3.0      0      17      0      5.67     0      0 
Hilary Matanga        2.0      0      23      0     11.50     0      0 
Anthony Ireland       3.0      0      18      0      6.00     0      0 
Remembrance Nyathi    2.0      0      24      0     12.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 1      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0 

Total: 177/4          Overs: 25.0         Run Rate: 7.08      Extras: 3 
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MOUNTAINEERS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Sangakkara    V Sibanda    ???                                        9 (13)
Sangakkara    J Kallis     ??????????????????                        43 (47)
Sangakkara    S Hasan      ?????????????????                         40 (34)
C Ervine      S Hasan      ?????????????????                         41 (30)
M Waller      S Hasan      ???????????????????                       44 (26)


     Fall of Wickets    9/1       52/2      92/3      133/4     
                                                                          

 Total:  177/4       Overs:  25.0         Run Rate:  7.08     Extras:  3   
  
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MASHONALAND EAGLES innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Andrew Strauss      c. Chakabva    b. Waller       51    58    7    0   87.9%
Terry Duffin        c. Sibanda     b. Randiv       39    40    3    1   97.5%
Yuvraj Singh        not out                        37    38    5    0   97.4%
Suresh Raina        not out                        28    18    4    1  155.6%
Shahid Afridi        
Remembrance Nyathi   
Charles Coventry     
Anthony Ireland      
Ed Rainsford         
Lasith Malinga       
Hilary Matanga       
 
 Total:  161/2       Overs:  25.0          Run Rate:  6.44      Extras:  6    
  
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MOUNTAINEERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Rusty Theron          5.0      0      30      0      6.00     0      0 
Prince Masvaurne      5.0      0      21      0      4.20     2      0 
Suraj Randiv          5.0      0      33      1      6.60     0      0 
Shakib Al Hasan       5.0      0      29      0      5.80     1      0 
Malcolm Waller        3.0      0      18      1      6.00     1      0 
Silent Mujaji         1.0      0      15      0     15.00     0      0 
Kumar Sangakkara      1.0      0      13      0     13.00     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0 

Total: 161/2          Overs: 25.0         Run Rate: 6.44      Extras: 6 
                                     -X-
 

MASHONALAND EAGLES Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Strauss     T Duffin     ????????????????????????????              65 (64)
A Strauss     Y Singh      ?????????????????????                     50 (61)
S Raina       Y Singh      ????????????????????                      46 (25)


     Fall of Wickets    65/1      115/2                         
                                                                          

 Total:  161/2       Overs:  25.0         Run Rate:  6.44     Extras:  6   
  
 
  
 
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MOUNTAINEERS         177/4     25.0 overs
MASHONALAND EAGLES   161/2     25.0 overs
   
Mountaineers won by 16 runs
  
Man of the match: Shakib Al Hasan
 
Statistics from Pre-Season Matches

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Manicaland Bulls:

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Matabelaland Tuskers:

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Mountaineers:

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Mashonaland Eagles:

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Southern Rocks:

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Mid West Rhinos:

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Ok. I would like to bring in Brett Lee for Morne Morkel. Are you gonna count Lee as a bowling all-rounder....either way...I am making this transfer :yes
 

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