1st Test: England v New Zealand at Birmingham, 1-5 Jul 1999

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match starts 10am GMT

       Teams coming out onto the field.
       Overcast sky.
       Mullally looks to be taking the new ball.
       Twose to face.
   0.1 Mullally to Twose, no run, ducks in a little to the left hander,
        raps him on the pad, going well down. Three slips, a short leg are
        the attacking field.
   0.2 Mullally to Twose, no run, even more down the legside: would have
        been a one-day wide. Refreshingly, it isn't, but Bucknor teases
        it.
   0.3 Mullally to Twose, OUT: prodding tentatively at one moving just a
        little away off the wicket. Shelling peas for Thorpe at slip.

       New Zealand 0/1, Partnership of 0
       RG Twose  c Thorpe b Mullally  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       AD Mullally 0.3-0-0-1 - Pavilion End

       Fleming comes to the wicket.
   0.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, another one darting down the legside,
        a touch quicker. Fleming leaves it well alone.
   0.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, wide off off stump and moving away.
        Fleming lets it go by.
   0.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, made him play at that, around off
        stump. Pushed it into the oneside, where teh short leg fields.

End of over 1 (maiden) New Zealand 0/1
AD Mullally 1-1-0-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 0* (0b) SP Fleming 0* (3b)

       Caddick to open from the other end.
   1.1 Caddick to Horne, two runs, worked off his legs past Habib at short
        leg (where the newcomer always goes)
   1.2 Caddick to Horne, no run, that was a little quicker than he
        thought. Comes off the shot, but still runs it down to gulley
   1.3 Caddick to Horne, no run, lets that one go through to Read behind
        the stumps, who is looking confident so far, even with the couple
        of legside takes.
   1.4 Caddick to Horne, one run, loose legside ball, glanced down to
        Mulally at long leg (the only other legside fielder bar Habib)
   1.5 Caddick to Fleming, FOUR, overpitched, worked off offstump through
        midwicket. Nice shot, but no-one there to field it.
   1.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, lets that go through to the keeper

End of over 2 (7 runs) New Zealand 7/1
AR Caddick 1-0-7-0 - City End
MJ Horne 3* (4b) SP Fleming 4* (5b 1x4)

       3 slips, gulley, point and short leg for Horne.
   2.1 Mullally to Horne, no run, fences at one going past his backside,
        through to Read.
   2.2 Mullally to Horne, no run, slanted across him, chooses to leave it
        alone at the last moment, Read takes in front of Thorpe at first
        slip
   2.3 Mullally to Horne, no run, nicely into line and pats it back down
        the pitch
   2.4 Mullally to Horne, two runs, worked past Habib at short leg again,
        who is off like greased lightning to fetch it
   2.5 Mullally to Horne, no run, ducks a little away from that, Read
        takes
   2.6 Mullally to Horne, no run, leaves it alone outside off again, bat
        high above his head

End of over 3 (2 runs) New Zealand 9/1
AD Mullally 2-1-2-1 - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 4* (5b 1x4) MJ Horne 5* (10b)

   3.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, hit quite hard at Habib at shortleg,
        rolls back onto the wicket
   3.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, does him between bat and pad outside
        the off stumpp, partly for pace
       he could probably claim he left it alone but Caddick would argue
   3.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, that one he did leave, moving across
        him outside off
   3.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, nicely in line, plays it back up the
        wicket
   3.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   3.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, off the open face to the man at point

End of over 4 (maiden) New Zealand 9/1
AR Caddick 2-1-7-0 - City End
MJ Horne 5* (10b) SP Fleming 4* (11b 1x4)

   4.1 Mullally to Horne, two runs, turned off his pads past short leg
        again, Habib gets another workout, and Nasser rearranges the field
   4.2 Mullally to Horne, no run, lets that go through over off stump to
        Read
   4.3 Mullally to Horne, no run, dead on off stump, Horne gets in line
        and pats it back up the pitch. Midoff fields
   4.4 Mullally to Horne, (noball) no run, oversteps, ball pushed into
        onside
   4.4 Mullally to Horne, no run, flicks at one going down legside, Read
        takes in front of his face
   4.5 Mullally to Horne, no run, lets that go by past off stump
   4.6 Mullally to Horne, no run, rocks back to a lifter outside off
        stump, keeps his hands low and lets it go by. Read looking tidy
        behind the timbers.

End of over 5 (3 runs) New Zealand 12/1
AD Mullally 3-1-5-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 4* (11b 1x4) MJ Horne 7* (17b)

   5.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, Read takes that somewhere between first
        and second slip. Fleming has nothing to do with it.
   5.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, left alone again outside off. Caddick
        really needs to make him play at some of these.
   5.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, better, makes him play, along the
        ground, just eluding Habib at short leg, picked up by midon
   5.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, gets in line, pushes it out to cover
   5.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, gets the front foot well across, then
        lets the balll go through to Read
   5.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, much the same again. Still needs to
        make him play at these.

End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 12/1
AR Caddick 3-2-7-0 - City End
MJ Horne 7* (17b) SP Fleming 4* (17b 1x4)

   6.1 Mullally to Horne, no run, good leave. He'd have been forgiven for
        playing at that. Just missing off stump.
   6.2 Mullally to Horne, no run, easy leave, slanted across him too much
        to draw the shot
   6.3 Mullally to Horne, no run, played down into the gully area: not
        very soft hands, which should keep the slips interested.
   6.4 Mullally to Horne, FOUR, flicked off his legs, Tufnell attempts a
        sliding stop and just fails to keep the ball in play
   6.5 Mullally to Horne, no run, beats him comprehensively outside off
        stump, pushing forward
   6.6 Mullally to Horne, no run, one middle stump, stays back and pushes
        it back down the wicket

End of over 7 (4 runs) New Zealand 16/1
AD Mullally 4-1-9-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 4* (17b 1x4) MJ Horne 11* (23b 1x4)

   7.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, wroked away off his thighpad to Habib's
        left at short leg
   7.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, forcing shot to wide midoff
   7.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, wroked into the onside, midon fields
   7.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, *right* through him, beats the outside
        edge and taken neatly by Read
   7.5 Caddick to Fleming, legbye: two runs, more exercise for Habib as he
        flicks it off his hips behind square on the onside
   7.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, comes forward, pushes it to cover.
        Clear call of no.

End of over 8 (2 runs, maiden) New Zealand 18/1
AR Caddick 4-3-7-0 - City End
MJ Horne 11* (23b 1x4) SP Fleming 4* (23b 1x4)

   8.1 Mullally to Horne, no run, another *very* good leave outside off
        stump
   8.2 Mullally to Horne, one run, firm shot, fielded by Tudor at midoff
   8.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, hardly merits being called a bouncer,
        but Fleming ducks it, nonetheless
   8.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, easy leave outside offstump
   8.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, forced into the covers off the back
        foot, calls 'no'
   8.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, *that* beat him outside off, despite
        being wider. Moved away a little off teh seam.

End of over 9 (1 run) New Zealand 19/1
AD Mullally 5-1-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 12* (25b 1x4) SP Fleming 4* (27b 1x4)

   9.1 Caddick to Horne, no run, well left again. Horne's judgement this
        morning has been excellent outside off stump.
   9.2 Caddick to Horne, no run, mind you, Geoff Boycott's fambled
        grandmother could have left that *particular* delivery. Read takes
        infront of Thorpe at slip.
   9.3 Caddick to Horne, no run, flicked off his legs one bounce to Habib
        who takes it cleanly at short leg and threatens a toss at the
        stumps.
   9.4 Caddick to Horne, OUT: shuffles cross in front of the stumps, and
        Peter Willey 's finger does the rest. Hitting middle or
        thereabouts.

       New Zealand 19/2, Partnership of 19
       MJ Horne  lbw b Caddick  12 (29b 1x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 4.4-3-7-1 - City End

       Enter Nathan Astle, stage left.
   9.5 Caddick to Astle, no run, inside edge, pad, runs out past Habib,
        and Caddick asks somewhat raucously of Peter WIlley whether there
        *was* a nick first.
   9.6 Caddick to Astle, FOUR, elegantly driven through the offside

End of over 10 (4 runs) New Zealand 23/2
AR Caddick 5-3-11-1 - City End
SP Fleming 4* (27b 1x4) NJ Astle 4* (2b 1x4)

  10.1 Mullally to Fleming, FOUR, very Atherton-esque work off his legs
        through midwicket
  10.2 Mullally to Fleming, no run, fences with a lifter outside off
        stump, gets nowhere near it
  10.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, comprehensively beaten outside off
        stump, coming forward
  10.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves that one alone
  10.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves that one alone again
  10.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, has another prod at one just going
        away from him, Mullally's radar is starting to get tuned in.

End of over 11 (4 runs) New Zealand 27/2
AD Mullally 6-1-14-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 4* (2b 1x4) SP Fleming 8* (33b 2x4)

  11.1 Caddick to Astle, no run, darting in at leg stump. Astle gets well
        behind it.
  11.2 Caddick to Astle, no run, too wide to interest Astle, shoulders
        arms and lets it go through
  11.3 Caddick to Astle, no run, again in behind a straighter ball, drops
        it down in front of him
  11.4 Caddick to Astle, no run, firm push into the covers
  11.5 Caddick to Astle, no run, jumps a little to fend this down into the
        offside
  11.6 Caddick to Astle, no run, through to Read

End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 27/2
AR Caddick 6-4-11-1 - City End
SP Fleming 8* (33b 2x4) NJ Astle 4* (8b 1x4)

  12.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run, we'll let him have left that, I guess.
  12.2 Mullally to Fleming, no run, in behind. defends
  12.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, gets into line again, dbas it down in
        front
  12.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, ducks a fairly tame bouncer
  12.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, nips in a little from outside off
        stump, through to Read.
  12.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, gets into line to play a firm
        defensive push

End of over 13 (maiden) New Zealand 27/2
AD Mullally 7-2-14-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 4* (8b 1x4) SP Fleming 8* (39b 2x4)

  13.1 Caddick to Astle, no run, wide enough that Astle isn't in the least
        bit interested
  13.2 Caddick to Astle, no run, darts in at him, strangled yelp from
        Caddick, but going down legside
  13.3 Caddick to Astle, no run, shoulders arms and lets it go by
       Four slips, gully, point.
  13.4 Caddick to Astle, four runs, flicked back by Habib running all the
        way from short leg, Mulally throws in. Bit of a waste.
  13.5 Caddick to Astle, no run, get the *line* right, Caddick. Left again
        outside off.
  13.6 Caddick to Astle, no run, cut back off the seam

End of over 14 (4 runs) New Zealand 31/2
AR Caddick 7-4-15-1 - City End
SP Fleming 8* (39b 2x4) NJ Astle 8* (14b 1x4)

       Tudor to replace Mulally.
  14.1 Tudor to Fleming, FOUR, looserner, flicked away through square leg
  14.2 Tudor to Fleming, two runs, squrited down to long leg off the pad
  14.3 Tudor to Fleming, no run, comes across and then lets one go past
        off stump, slanting across him
  14.4 Tudor to Fleming, no run, beats him past the outside edge
  14.5 Tudor to Fleming, FOUR, wide and driveable. So he drove it.
  14.6 Tudor to Fleming, no run, leaves him, going across the left hander.

End of over 15 (10 runs) New Zealand 41/2
AJ Tudor 1-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 8* (14b 1x4) SP Fleming 18* (45b 4x4)

  15.1 Caddick to Astle, no run, pushed back down the track
  15.2 Caddick to Astle, one run, pushed off the backfoot towards vacant
        mid on, ball kept slightly low
  15.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, edged, falls just short of Butcher at
        3rd slip
  15.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, pushed back down the track
  15.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, pushed towards point
       Commentators discussing about Horne's lbw
  15.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, straying down leg, rapped on the pads

End of over 16 (1 run) New Zealand 42/2
AR Caddick 8-4-16-1 - City End
NJ Astle 9* (16b 1x4) SP Fleming 18* (49b 4x4)

  16.1 Tudor to Astle, no run, pushed to mid off
  16.2 Tudor to Astle, no run, outside off, left alone, goes above head
        height to the keeper
  16.3 Tudor to Astle, no run, pushed to mid on
  16.4 Tudor to Astle, no run, just past the outside edge
  16.5 Tudor to Astle, no run, pushed off the backfoot to point, better
        over from Tudor, so far at least
  16.6 Tudor to Astle, no run, short and outside off, goes wasted as Astle
        ducks

End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 42/2
AJ Tudor 2-1-10-0 - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 18* (49b 4x4) NJ Astle 9* (22b 1x4)

  17.1 Caddick to Fleming, FOUR, pitched up and driven beautifully thoguh
        mid on
  17.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, smashed straight to point, crowd
        thought it was a catch
  17.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, nice delivery, swings away, left alone
        through to the keeper
  17.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, left alone through to the keeper
  17.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, more wayward stuff, through to the
        keeper again
  17.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, much better delivery, bounced from a
        length, Fleming lets it go

End of over 18 (4 runs) New Zealand 46/2
AR Caddick 9-4-20-1 - City End
NJ Astle 9* (22b 1x4) SP Fleming 22* (55b 5x4)

  18.1 Tudor to Astle, no run, outside off, left alone
  18.2 Tudor to Astle, no run, working up some pace, Astle lets it through
       Tudor at handshaking distance with Astle after his follow through
  18.3 Tudor to Astle, no run, outside off, left alone. Strange seeing all
        these dot balls after the World Cup
  18.4 Tudor to Astle, no run
  18.5 Tudor to Astle, three runs, pitched up and thrashed through cover,
        wet outfield stops the ball from trickling over the ropes, Hussain
        at point got a hand to it and that contributed further to the ball
        stopping, Mullally runs and fields
  18.6 Tudor to Fleming, FOUR, anything on the pads is four when its
        Fleming and Tudor obliges him, flicked through midwicket

End of over 19 (7 runs) New Zealand 53/2
AJ Tudor 3-1-17-0 - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 12* (27b 1x4) SP Fleming 26* (56b 6x4)

       The hot air balloon of Natwest in full display
       Butcher to fill in the fifth bowler slot
  19.1 Butcher to Astle, one run, tucked away behind square leg
  19.2 Butcher to Fleming, no run, late inswing, pushed towards cover
  19.3 Butcher to Fleming, one run, straying down leg, turned to fineleg
       TV commentators debating on Butcher bowling now
  19.4 Butcher to Astle, no run, outside off, Astle not bothering to
        nibble at it. He's probably left his World Cup nightmare behind
        him at the Semifinals
  19.5 Butcher to Astle, no run, prods forward, rapped on the pads, half
        hearted shout from the bowler
  19.6 Butcher to Astle, no run, pushed to wide mid on

End of over 20 (2 runs) New Zealand 55/2
MA Butcher 1-0-2-0 - City End
SP Fleming 27* (58b 6x4) NJ Astle 13* (31b 1x4)

  20.1 Tudor to Fleming, OUT: little bit of outward movement and Fleming
        edges it to slip, New Zealand slip into trouble

       New Zealand 55/3, Partnership of 36
       SP Fleming  c Thorpe b Tudor  27 (59b 6x4 0x6)
       AJ Tudor 3.1-1-17-1 - Pavilion End

       Craig McMillan the new batsman
       12th test match for him
       Tudor's first wicket in a test match in England
  20.2 Tudor to McMillan, no run, outside off, left alone
  20.3 Tudor to McMillan, no run, ooh, that one nipped back and kept low
        too !just passes over the stumps, zero footwork from McMillan
  20.4 Tudor to McMillan, one run, pushed in the direction of mid on
       McMillan with an avg of 49 in tests, 6x50 and 2x100
       Highest of 142 v SL
  20.5 Tudor to Astle, no run, short, Astle ducks, Read takes it around
        the leg slip zone
  20.6 Tudor to Astle, no run, huge movement into the batsman, catches
        Astle on the ribs

End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 56/3
AJ Tudor 4-1-18-1 - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 1* (3b) NJ Astle 13* (33b 1x4)

       The question is whether Hussain will be content to continue with
        Butcher's nothings
       And he does
  21.1 Butcher to McMillan, no run, way outside off, pity its not an ODI
        because it was very wide
       Field changes
  21.2 Butcher to McMillan, no run, outside off and passes harmlessly
        through to the keeper
  21.3 Butcher to McMillan, no run, read above
  21.4 Butcher to McMillan, no run, pushed back down the track
  21.5 Butcher to McMillan, no run, outside off trash, left alone
  21.6 Butcher to McMillan, no run, Butcher gets away with a maiden over

End of over 22 (maiden) New Zealand 56/3
MA Butcher 2-1-2-0 - City End
NJ Astle 13* (33b 1x4) CD McMillan 1* (9b)

       Harmless stuff, the NZ batsmen not having to even play at the ball
  22.1 Tudor to Astle, no run, short, triues to pull, comes down very late
        on the shot, ball trickles towards short leg
  22.2 Tudor to Astle, no run, let go to the keeper
  22.3 Tudor to Astle, no run, outside off, let through to the keeper
  22.4 Tudor to Astle, no run, through to Read
  22.5 Tudor to Astle, no run, inconsistent bounce on the pitch, ball goes
        on the 2nd bounce to Read
       Michael Holding analyses Tudor's bowling, 82 mph for Tudor
  22.6 Tudor to Astle, no run, *yawn* let go to the keeper

End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 56/3
AJ Tudor 5-2-18-1 - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 1* (9b) NJ Astle 13* (39b 1x4)

       Amazingly, Butcher still continues
  23.1 Butcher to McMillan, no run, and continues over from where he left
        off in the last over, way outside off, through to Read who nearly
        gathers it in front of slip
  23.2 Butcher to McMillan, no run, He's done it ! he's put one in line
        with the stumps, pushed away on the offside
  23.3 Butcher to McMillan, no run, back to his normal bowling,
        exaggerated swing from outside off
  23.4 Butcher to McMillan, no run, goes straight through, McMillan doesnt
        offer a shot, through to Read, still not in line with the stumps
  23.5 Butcher to McMillan, no run, on the 2nd bounce to Read
  23.6 Butcher to McMillan, no run, outside off, through to the keeper

End of over 24 (maiden) New Zealand 56/3
MA Butcher 3-2-2-0 - City End
NJ Astle 13* (39b 1x4) CD McMillan 1* (15b)

       Wonderfully tight spell of bowling here
       Mullally replaces Tudor
  24.1 Mullally to Astle, no run, outside off, left alone
  24.2 Mullally to Astle, no run, pushed off the backfoot to cover who
        runs in quickly
  24.3 Mullally to Astle, no run, huge outswing, left alone, Read catches
        in front of 2nd slip
  24.4 Mullally to Astle, no run, straying down leg, Read does very well
        to collect it
  24.5 Mullally to Astle, no run, pushed to cover
  24.6 Mullally to Astle, no run, pushed to short leg

End of over 25 (maiden) New Zealand 56/3
AD Mullally 8-3-14-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 1* (15b) NJ Astle 13* (45b 1x4)

       Its Butcher !
  25.1 Butcher to McMillan, no run, bounce from length, late outswing too,
        Mcmillan struck on the arm
  25.2 Butcher to McMillan, no run, rapped on the pads, umpire doesnt
        think he's out
       Struck outside hte line of offstump
  25.3 Butcher to McMillan, no run
  25.4 Butcher to McMillan, FOUR, lofted over mid on
  25.5 Butcher to McMillan, no run, late outswing, McMillan edges and it
        falls short of Hussain at 3rd slip
  25.6 Butcher to McMillan, no run, outside off, left alone

End of over 26 (4 runs) New Zealand 60/3
MA Butcher 4-2-6-0 - City End
NJ Astle 13* (45b 1x4) CD McMillan 5* (21b 1x4)

       Much more eventful over this time from Butcher
       And better too !
  26.1 Mullally to Astle, no run
  26.2 Mullally to Astle, FOUR, straying down leg, Tufnell and Caddick,
        two of the less capable fielders get to watch the ball go over the
        boundary
  26.3 Mullally to Astle, one run, pushed to midwicket
  26.4 Mullally to McMillan, no run, pushed to shortleg
  26.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, outside off, lets it through to the
        keeper
  26.6 Mullally to McMillan, no run, swings away, McMillan lets it through

End of over 27 (5 runs) New Zealand 65/3
AD Mullally 9-3-19-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 18* (48b 2x4) CD McMillan 5* (24b 1x4)

  27.1 Butcher to Astle, FOUR, outside off, smashed past point towards
        third man
  27.2 Butcher to Astle, no run, Butcher doing his darned best to make
        sure NZ lose no more wickets before lunch
       Just for the record, it was outside off and left alone
  27.3 Butcher to Astle, FOUR, smashed through cover, off the backfoot.
        Hussain's gamble not paying off
  27.4 Butcher to Astle, no run, pushed to cover
  27.5 Butcher to Astle, OUT: first victim for Read, Butcher answers his
        critics, nice outswinger, Astle hopelessly hangs his bat out,
        England just isnt the place for him !

       New Zealand 73/4, Partnership of 18
       NJ Astle  c Read b Butcher  26 (53b 4x4 0x6)
       MA Butcher 4.5-2-14-1 - City End

       Cairns comes in with 4 minutes to go before lunch
  27.6 Butcher to Cairns, one run, turned towards deep square leg

End of over 28 (9 runs) New Zealand 74/4
MA Butcher 5-2-15-1 - City End
CL Cairns 1* (1b) CD McMillan 5* (24b 1x4)

       Flattering analysis for Butcher
  28.1 Mullally to Cairns, no run, pushed to point
  28.2 Mullally to Cairns, no run, pushed back down the track, mid on runs
        and fields
  28.3 Mullally to Cairns, no run, nips back into the thigh pad, Cairns
        grins/grimaces
  28.4 Mullally to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone
  28.5 Mullally to Cairns, no run, straying down leg, rapped on the pads,
        not quite the line you ought to be bowling with 4 slips
  28.6 Mullally to Cairns, one run, Cairns tries to leave it alone, inside
        edge past the diving Read

End of over 29 (1 run) New Zealand 75/4
AD Mullally 10-3-20-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CL Cairns 2* (7b) CD McMillan 5* (24b 1x4)

Match State: Day 1: Lunch

       Good first session for England, 4 wickets for only 75 runs, not
        quite what Fleming would have wanted after winning the toss and
        batting first
  29.1 Caddick to Cairns, no run
  29.2 Caddick to Cairns, legbye: one run
  29.3 Caddick to McMillan, no run
  29.4 Caddick to McMillan, no run
  29.5 Caddick to McMillan, no run
  29.6 Caddick to McMillan, no run

End of over 30 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 76/4
AR Caddick 10-5-20-1 - City End
CL Cairns 2* (9b) CD McMillan 5* (28b 1x4)

  30.1 Mullally to Cairns, no run, rapped on the pads
  30.2 Mullally to Cairns, one run, outside off, Cairns tries to hit it on
        the rise over cover, Thorpe at first slip leaps up and gets a hand
        onto it but it falls down bhehind the slips, pathetic shot by
        Cairns considering the situation NZ is in
  30.3 Mullally to McMillan, no run
  30.4 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, pushed through cover
  30.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, through to the keeper
  30.6 Mullally to McMillan, no run, wayward stuff on legstump, Read
        collects

End of over 31 (3 runs) New Zealand 79/4
AD Mullally 11-3-23-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CL Cairns 3* (11b) CD McMillan 7* (32b 1x4)

  31.1 Caddick to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone
  31.2 Caddick to Cairns, no run, beauty, too good for Cairns, turns him
        inside out, through to Read
  31.3 Caddick to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone
       Birdss eye view of the slip cordon and offside field, 3 slops,
        gully, point
       slips
  31.4 Caddick to Cairns, no run, fulltoss, smacked straight back to the
        bowler, DROPPED !
       Went too quickly for cCaddick, rebounds to mid on
  31.5 Caddick to Cairns, one run, turned off the hips towards the
        legside, Read runs and collects
  31.6 Caddick to McMillan, two runs, runs down to third man

End of over 32 (3 runs) New Zealand 82/4
AR Caddick 11-5-23-1 - City End
CL Cairns 4* (16b) CD McMillan 9* (33b 1x4)

  32.1 Mullally to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone
  32.2 Mullally to Cairns, no run, slices Cairns in half, just misses the
        bat and through to Read
  32.3 Mullally to Cairns, no run, pushed to Ramprakash at cover
  32.4 Mullally to Cairns, no run, repeat of ball 2, once again through
        Cairns
  32.5 Mullally to Cairns, no run, pushed towards cover
  32.6 Mullally to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone

End of over 33 (maiden) New Zealand 82/4
AD Mullally 12-4-23-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 9* (33b 1x4) CL Cairns 4* (22b)

  33.1 Caddick to McMillan, no run, looks like another caught and bowled
        chance, Caddick cant stoop down low enough quickly to catch it
       That went far slower than the previous over's shot by Cairns
  33.2 Caddick to McMillan, no run, just past the outside edge, McMillan
        clueless
       Going back and across, poor footwork
  33.3 Caddick to McMillan, no run, pushed to point off the backfoot
  33.4 Caddick to McMillan, no run, beaten outside off, lack of footwork
        getting to look embarrasing now
  33.5 Caddick to McMillan, no run, pushed to short leg
       Look out for the slog for McMillan to get out of trouble
  33.6 Caddick to McMillan, no run, pushed to point, McMillan keeps his
        cool

End of over 34 (maiden) New Zealand 82/4
AR Caddick 12-6-23-1 - City End
CL Cairns 4* (22b) CD McMillan 9* (39b 1x4)

  34.1 Mullally to Cairns, one run, pushed off the backfoot past point
       Nice fielding from Ramprakash
  34.2 Mullally to McMillan, no run, short and down the legside, Cairuns
        ducks, Readcollects
       McMillan ducks, i mean
  34.3 Mullally to McMillan, no run, short again, McMillan ducks, ball
        goes way over the batsman
       McMillan was made to look uneassy against short pitched bowling
        during India's tour to NZ earlier this year
  34.4 Mullally to McMillan, no run
  34.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, pitching on off and swings away,
        Mullally frustrated, has a word with the batsman and himself
  34.6 Mullally to McMillan, FOUR, width outside off and smashed over
        extra cover, typical McMillan response to tight bowling

End of over 35 (5 runs) New Zealand 87/4
AD Mullally 13-4-28-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CL Cairns 5* (23b) CD McMillan 13* (44b 2x4)

  35.1 Caddick to Cairns, no run, outside off, left alone
       David Lloyd does some brilliant match and deduces that since
        England bowled 29 overs before lunch they've bowled 6 in this
        session
  35.2 Caddick to Cairns, no run, pushed to the offside
  35.3 Caddick to Cairns, FOUR, lovely delivery, late outswing, catches
        the outside edge of Cairns' bat and flies to third man past gully
  35.4 Caddick to Cairns, no run, nips back, catches Caairns in the thigh
        padd
  35.5 Caddick to Cairns, FOUR, placed well past gully off the backfoot
        towards wide third man which is obviously vacant
       Hussain has a word with the bowledr, brings gully in squarer
  35.6 Caddick to Cairns, one run, tap and run towards Hussain at cover,
        McMillan took off slowly and would have been in serious trouble if
        Hussain had hit the stirkers end stumps

End of over 36 (9 runs) New Zealand 96/4
AR Caddick 13-6-32-1 - City End
CL Cairns 14* (29b 2x4) CD McMillan 13* (44b 2x4)

       Would have been out in fact
  36.1 Mullally to Cairns, three runs, well timed shot through cover
  36.2 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, turned towards deep square leg, 100
        up for New Zealand, Tufnell fields, thats one for the pickup and
        one for the throw
  36.3 Mullally to McMillan, no run, struck on the pads, Mullally glares
        at McMillan
  36.4 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, straying down leg, flicked towards
        deep fineleg, Tufnell actually slides and fields, whether it was
        deliberate or by accident is prone to debate
       Cheers from the crowd for that slide
  36.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, outside off, through to the keeper
  36.6 Mullally to McMillan, no run, pushed back down the track

End of over 37 (7 runs) New Zealand 103/4
AD Mullally 14-4-35-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CL Cairns 17* (30b 2x4) CD McMillan 17* (49b 2x4)

       21 runs in the last 3 overs
  37.1 Caddick to Cairns, no run, pushed to mid on
  37.2 Caddick to Cairns, no run, Caddick frustrated again, past the o
        utside edge
  37.3 Caddick to Cairns, OUT: jumps up from a length, Cairns tried to
        push it on the onside, this time it balloons up in the air and
        surprise, Caddick holds on to it, a simle catch though, not like
        the ones in his earlier overs

       New Zealand 103/5, Partnership of 30
       CL Cairns  c & b Caddick  17 (33b 2x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 13.3-6-32-2 - City End

       Parore comes in to replace Cairns
  37.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside off, left alone, New Zealand in
        deep trouble
       Amazingly England havent brought TUfnell on yet, he could be a
        handful on this wicket of inconsistent bounce
  37.5 Caddick to Parore, no run, pushed back down the track
  37.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, left alone, cuts back in, Parore
        shoulders arms but passes over the stumps

End of over 38 (maiden) New Zealand 103/5
AR Caddick 14-7-32-2 - City End
CD McMillan 17* (49b 2x4) AC Parore 0* (3b)

  38.1 Mullally to McMillan, no run, pushed to point
  38.2 Mullally to McMillan, no run, way outside off, has a wild swing at
        it, McMillan playing a poor shot, Read collects in front of 2nd
        slip
  38.3 Mullally to McMillan, one run, pushed to midwicket
  38.4 Mullally to Parore, no run, fishes at it outside off, just misses
        the outside edge
       Mullally has a word with Parore, no doubt he's been learning
        lessons from McGrath
  38.5 Mullally to Parore, no run, outside off, left alone
       50th test match for Parore, 12x50 1x100 avg of 28
  38.6 Mullally to Parore, no run, pushed back down the track

End of over 39 (1 run) New Zealand 104/5
AD Mullally 15-4-36-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 18* (52b 2x4) AC Parore 0* (6b)

       Parore made his test debut in 1990 at Edgbaston under Ian Smith
       So say the TV commentators
  39.1 Caddick to McMillan, OUT: outside edge and spectacularly taken by
        Thorpe at slip, McMillan gone

       New Zealand 104/6, Partnership of 1
       CD McMillan  c Thorpe b Caddick  18 (53b 2x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 14.1-7-32-3 - City End

  39.2 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside off, Nash lets it through
       That was a very good catch by Thorpe, caught very low down at ankle
        height
  39.3 Caddick to Nash, no run, down leg, catches the pad on the way to
        Read
  39.4 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside off, left alone
  39.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, ditto, keeps slightly lower this time
  39.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, swings back, lets it go to Read

End of over 40 (maiden) New Zealand 104/6
AR Caddick 15-8-32-3 - City End
AC Parore 0* (6b) DJ Nash 0* (5b)

       Thorpe's 3rd catch today was his 51st in tests
       54 matches 51 catches
  40.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, straying down leg, through to the
        ekeper
  40.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, outside off, swings away, Parore lets
        it go, for how long we dont know
  40.3 Mullally to Parore, one run, tap and run to covers
  40.4 Mullally to Nash, no run, pushed to short leg
  40.5 Mullally to Nash, no run, pushed on the offside
  40.6 Mullally to Nash, one run, straying down leg, flicked  t fineleg

End of over 41 (2 runs) New Zealand 106/6
AD Mullally 16-4-38-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 1* (8b) AC Parore 1* (9b)

  41.1 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside off, left alone
  41.2 Caddick to Nash, no run, lovely delivery, seaming away, Nash quite
        clueless, through to the keeper
  41.3 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside off, left alone
  41.4 Caddick to Nash, no run, Caddick bowling from wide off the crease,
        flies off the outside edge to gully where Hussain fields well
  41.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, pushed on the offside
  41.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, through to the keeper

End of over 42 (maiden) New Zealand 106/6
AR Caddick 16-9-32-3 - City End
AC Parore 1* (9b) DJ Nash 1* (14b)

       Alex Tudor replace mullaley
  42.1 Tudor to Parore, no run
  42.2 Tudor to Parore, no run, outside off, left alone through keeper
  42.3 Tudor to Parore, two runs, edged to gully, catching chace there.
        but safe land
  42.4 Tudor to Parore, three runs, pushed to covers,long chase from
        mullaley
  42.5 Tudor to Nash, no run
  42.6 Tudor to Nash, legbye: one run, big appeal for lbw , Bucknow not
        interested

End of over 43 (6 runs) New Zealand 112/6
AJ Tudor 6-2-23-1 - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 1* (16b) AC Parore 6* (13b)

  43.1 Caddick to Nash, no run, inswinger, decied to left alone
  43.2 Caddick to Nash, no run, beatan again, good delivery
  43.3 Caddick to Nash, one run, down the leg side, glance to backwward sq
        leg
  43.4 Caddick to Parore, one run, pushed to square leg again
  43.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside off, good leaving by Nash
  43.6 Caddick to Nash, no run

End of over 44 (2 runs) New Zealand 114/6
AR Caddick 17-9-34-3 - City End
AC Parore 7* (14b) DJ Nash 2* (21b)

       good spell from Cadick

Match State: Drinks

  44.1 Tudor to Parore, no run, short pitched, good bounce, Parore manage
        to defend
  44.2 Tudor to Parore, no run, outside off, left to keeper
  44.3 Tudor to Parore, no run, Cadick try to get Parorea a thick edge,
        left alone
  44.4 Tudor to Parore, FOUR, DROPPED!!! this time thick edge there, but
        pass the slip fileders
  44.5 Tudor to Parore, no run
  44.6 Tudor to Parore, FOUR, well played, too wide from Tudor, Paroro
        lofted through wide third man area

End of over 45 (8 runs) New Zealand 122/6
AJ Tudor 7-2-31-1 - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 2* (21b) AC Parore 15* (20b 2x4)

  45.1 Caddick to Nash, no run, try to Yorker delivery, well played by
        Parore
  45.2 Caddick to Nash, no run
       i mean Nash
  45.3 Caddick to Nash, no run, short pitched, very wide to the batsman,
        probably double wide if it is ODI
  45.4 Caddick to Nash, no run, good length delivery, try to push mid-off
  45.5 Caddick to Nash, no run
  45.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, thrashed through mid-off, but weel saved
        by Habibn

End of over 46 (maiden) New Zealand 122/6
AR Caddick 18-10-34-3 - City End
AC Parore 15* (20b 2x4) DJ Nash 2* (27b)

  46.1 Tudor to Parore, no run, outside the off, left alone
  46.2 Tudor to Parore, no run, pushed to point
  46.3 Tudor to Parore, no run, well pitched delivery, try cuts through
        point, missed
  46.4 Tudor to Parore, (noball) no run, over stepping from Tudor, Bucknor
        calls the noball
  46.4 Tudor to Parore, no run
  46.5 Tudor to Parore, no run
  46.6 Tudor to Parore, no run, outside off, try to cut shot, misses and
        good collection by Read

End of over 47 (1 run) New Zealand 123/6
AJ Tudor 8-2-32-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 2* (27b) AC Parore 15* (27b 2x4)

       Caddick continue his 19th over
  47.1 Caddick to Nash, no run, pushed to covers
  47.2 Caddick to Nash, one run, pushed to mid-wicket, quick single and
        Caddick himself collect the ball
  47.3 Caddick to Parore, three runs, on the legs, pushed to mid-on, good
        shot
  47.4 Caddick to Nash, no run
  47.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, pushed to mid-wicket again
  47.6 Caddick to Nash, one run, try to through on side, raps the pad and
        bat

End of over 48 (5 runs) New Zealand 128/6
AR Caddick 19-10-39-3 - City End
DJ Nash 4* (32b) AC Parore 18* (28b 2x4)

  48.1 Tudor to Nash, FOUR, good shot, just push the ball through between
        3rd slip and gully filders, Hussain have no chance there
  48.2 Tudor to Nash, no run, outside the off, left aoone
  48.3 Tudor to Nash, no run, outside the off again, no chance to play
  48.4 Tudor to Nash, no run, beaten again
  48.5 Tudor to Nash, no run, very wide delivery, Nash think to leave it
        to the keeper
  48.6 Tudor to Nash, no run, short pitch, beat Nash ribs, very painful

End of over 49 (4 runs) New Zealand 132/6
AJ Tudor 9-2-36-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AC Parore 18* (28b 2x4) DJ Nash 8* (38b 1x4)

       Mark Butcher attack from city end
  49.1 Butcher to Parore, FOUR, wonderful shot, very wide, Parore cuts
        throough third man
  49.2 Butcher to Parore, no run
  49.3 Butcher to Parore, no run, otu singer, beatan the batsman
  49.4 Butcher to Parore, no run, pushed to covers
  49.5 Butcher to Parore, no run
  49.6 Butcher to Parore, no run, pushed to point fielder

End of over 50 (4 runs) New Zealand 136/6
MA Butcher 6-2-19-1 - City End
DJ Nash 8* (38b 1x4) AC Parore 22* (34b 3x4)

  50.1 Tudor to Nash, one run, pushed to third man for a single
  50.2 Tudor to Parore, no run
  50.3 Tudor to Parore, no run, on the back foot, pushed to backward point
  50.4 Tudor to Parore, (noball) one run, over stpping again, pushed to
        square leg
  50.4 Tudor to Nash, no run
  50.5 Tudor to Nash, no run, out side the off, left alone to the keeper
  50.6 Tudor to Nash, no run, on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

End of over 51 (3 runs) New Zealand 139/6
AJ Tudor 10-2-39-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AC Parore 23* (37b 3x4) DJ Nash 9* (42b 1x4)

  51.1 Butcher to Parore, two runs
  51.2 Butcher to Parore, no run, pushed to covers
  51.3 Butcher to Parore, FOUR, good cut shot, passed the gully, no chance
        for third man
  51.4 Butcher to Parore, no run
  51.5 Butcher to Parore, no run, slower delivery, played to mid-off
  51.6 Butcher to Parore, no run, again a slower delivery, this time
        played back to the bowler

End of over 52 (6 runs) New Zealand 145/6
MA Butcher 7-2-25-1 - City End
DJ Nash 9* (42b 1x4) AC Parore 29* (43b 4x4)

  52.1 Tudor to Nash, no run, good inswinger, played to point filder
  52.2 Tudor to Nash, two runs, on the legs, pushed to backward sq leg
  52.3 Tudor to Nash, (noball) no run
  52.3 Tudor to Nash, two runs, good shot, just pushed through covers
       150 up for New Zealandafter 52.3 overs
  52.4 Tudor to Nash, no run
       good partnership build in the middle there
  52.5 Tudor to Nash, no run
  52.6 Tudor to Nash, no run, try to cut through third man, good save by
        Thrope at Gully

End of over 53 (5 runs) New Zealand 150/6
AJ Tudor 11-2-44-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AC Parore 29* (43b 4x4) DJ Nash 13* (49b 1x4)

       Left arm Spinner Tuffnel replace Tudor
  53.1 Tufnell to Parore, no run
  53.2 Tufnell to Parore, FOUR, wonderful shot, cuts through Gully,no
        chance to the filder there
  53.3 Tufnell to Parore, no run
  53.4 Tufnell to Parore, one run, down the track, pushed the ball to sq
        leg
       50 Partnership between this 2 players
  53.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  53.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run

End of over 54 (5 runs) New Zealand 155/6
PCR Tufnell 1-0-5-0 - City End
AC Parore 34* (47b 5x4) DJ Nash 13* (51b 1x4)

  54.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, cuts through the backward point
  54.2 Mullally to Parore, two runs, same cut shot, this time little air,
        but well landed and passed Butcher
  54.3 Mullally to Parore, no run
  54.4 Mullally to Parore, three runs, nice shot, find the gap at covers,
        filder collect the ball almost the boundary ropes
  54.5 Mullally to Nash, one run, turned the ball to backward sq leg
  54.6 Mullally to Parore, no run, outside the off, left alone

End of over 55 (6 runs) New Zealand 161/6
AD Mullally 17-4-44-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 14* (52b 1x4) AC Parore 39* (52b 5x4)

  55.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run, come forward, chipped to covers
  55.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run, raps the pads, only appeal from Tufnell
  55.3 Tufnell to Nash, (noball) no run
  55.3 Tufnell to Nash, no run, good delivery, beatan the batsman, Nash
        luckley have no insiede edge there
  55.4 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  55.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  55.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run, played defendively

End of over 56 (1 run) New Zealand 162/6
PCR Tufnell 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 39* (52b 5x4) DJ Nash 14* (59b 1x4)

  56.1 Mullally to Parore, FOUR, good shot, cuts the ball through third
        man
  56.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, big appeal from Mullally, little inside
        edge, Bucknor refuses
  56.3 Mullally to Parore, no run, sudden bounce from Mullally
  56.4 Mullally to Parore, no run, that's the beauty, beatan the batsman
  56.5 Mullally to Parore, no run, pushed to point
  56.6 Mullally to Parore, no run

End of over 57 (4 runs) New Zealand 166/6
AD Mullally 18-4-48-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 14* (59b 1x4) AC Parore 43* (58b 6x4)

  57.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed to midwicket
  57.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed towards short leg, Cairns moving a
        long way across
  57.3 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed to midwicket
  57.4 Tufnell to Nash, no run, outside off, slight turn, left alone
  57.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run, driven to mid off, Read joins the band of
        wicket keepers who chat constantly behind the stumps
  57.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run, smashed straight into Butcher's legs, he
        was at silly point and that gentlemen is Tea

End of over 58 (maiden) New Zealand 166/6
PCR Tufnell 3-1-6-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 43* (58b 6x4) DJ Nash 14* (65b 1x4)

       And ladies too ...

Match State: Day 1: Tea

       Tea is over and we're resuming the post tea session
       New Zealand have recovered well from 104/6, 62 run partnership so
        far
       Mullally continues from where he left off
  58.1 Mullally to Parore, bye: one run, outside off left alone, catches
        Read in the chest and rolls towards fine leg
  58.2 Mullally to Nash, no run, way outside off, left alone
  58.3 Mullally to Nash, no run
  58.4 Mullally to Nash, one run, turned to fineleg
  58.5 Mullally to Parore, two runs, driven straight down the ground,
        Hussain runs to long off and fields
  58.6 Mullally to Parore, no run, driven back to the bowler

End of over 59 (4 runs) New Zealand 170/6
AD Mullally 19-4-51-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 15* (68b 1x4) AC Parore 45* (61b 6x4)

  59.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  59.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  59.3 Tufnell to Nash, no run, put down in slips
  59.4 Tufnell to Nash, no run, played back
  59.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  59.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run

End of over 60 (maiden) New Zealand 170/6
PCR Tufnell 4-2-6-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 45* (61b 6x4) DJ Nash 15* (74b 1x4)

  60.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, swung across
  60.2 Mullally to Parore, (noball) one run
  60.2 Mullally to Nash, no run
  60.3 Mullally to Nash, one run, squirted to 3rd man
  60.4 Mullally to Parore, no run, good stop at gully
  60.5 Mullally to Parore, no run, down leg
  60.6 Mullally to Parore, FOUR, played fine down leg

End of over 61 (7 runs) New Zealand 177/6
AD Mullally 20-4-58-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 16* (76b 1x4) AC Parore 50* (66b 7x4)

  61.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run, tries to sweep, appeal for lbw, not ou
  61.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  61.3 Tufnell to Nash, no run
  61.4 Tufnell to Nash, no run, tries to cut, ball keeps low
  61.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run, played out to covers
  61.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run

End of over 62 (maiden) New Zealand 177/6
PCR Tufnell 5-3-6-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 50* (66b 7x4) DJ Nash 16* (82b 1x4)

  62.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, round the wkt now
  62.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, cramping up parore
  62.3 Mullally to Parore, no run, slides down leg
  62.4 Mullally to Parore, no run
  62.5 Mullally to Parore, no run, down leg, good take by read
  62.6 Mullally to Parore, no run

End of over 63 (maiden) New Zealand 177/6
AD Mullally 21-5-58-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 16* (82b 1x4) AC Parore 50* (72b 7x4)

  63.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed to mid on
  63.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed to gulley
  63.3 Tufnell to Nash, no run, fed dfnds
  63.4 Tufnell to Nash, no run, pushed to gulley
  63.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  63.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run

End of over 64 (maiden) New Zealand 177/6
PCR Tufnell 6-4-6-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 50* (72b 7x4) DJ Nash 16* (88b 1x4)

  64.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  64.2 Mullally to Parore, no run
  64.3 Mullally to Parore, one run, to 3rd man
  64.4 Mullally to Nash, one run, to 3rd man
  64.5 Mullally to Parore, two runs, to midwicket
       over the wicket
  64.6 Mullally to Parore, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 65 (4 runs) New Zealand 181/6
AD Mullally 22-5-62-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 17* (89b 1x4) AC Parore 53* (77b 7x4)

  65.1 Tufnell to Nash, one run, to mid off, Tudor stops
  65.2 Tufnell to Parore, no run, well stopped by thorpe at extra cover
  65.3 Tufnell to Parore, no run, fwd fnds
  65.4 Tufnell to Parore, no run, short leg fields
  65.5 Tufnell to Parore, no run, gets behind the ball, pushed back to
        bolwer
  65.6 Tufnell to Parore, one run, to mid on, Stewart fields

End of over 66 (2 runs) New Zealand 183/6
PCR Tufnell 7-4-8-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 54* (82b 7x4) DJ Nash 18* (90b 1x4)

       Caddick to replace Mullally
  66.1 Caddick to Parore, no run, pushed to on side
  66.2 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  66.3 Caddick to Parore, no run
  66.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  66.5 Caddick to Parore, one run, to fine leg
  66.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 67 (1 run) New Zealand 184/6
AR Caddick 20-10-40-3 - Pavilion End
AC Parore 55* (87b 7x4) DJ Nash 18* (91b 1x4)

  67.1 Tufnell to Parore, no run, fwd dfnds, ball beginning to turn
  67.2 Tufnell to Parore, no run, pusahed back to the bowler
  67.3 Tufnell to Parore, no run, pushed to short leg
       pahips is 80
  67.4 Tufnell to Parore, one run, to fine leg
  67.5 Tufnell to Nash, no run, dfnds, half an appeal for LBW
  67.6 Tufnell to Nash, no run

End of over 68 (1 run) New Zealand 185/6
PCR Tufnell 8-4-9-0 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 56* (91b 7x4) DJ Nash 18* (93b 1x4)

  68.1 Caddick to Parore, one run, to gulley
  68.2 Caddick to Nash, two runs, to fine leg, Tufnel fields
  68.3 Caddick to Nash, no run
  68.4 Caddick to Nash, no run, off the glove, does not carry to slip
  68.5 Caddick to Nash, one run
  68.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, quicker ball

End of over 69 (4 runs) New Zealand 189/6
AR Caddick 21-10-44-3 - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 21* (97b 1x4) AC Parore 57* (93b 7x4)

  69.1 Tufnell to Nash, no run, fwd dfnds, silly point fields
  69.2 Tufnell to Nash, no run, played to short leg
  69.3 Tufnell to Nash, OUT: well caught at 1st slip

       New Zealand 189/7, Partnership of 85
       DJ Nash  c Hussain b Tufnell  21 (100b 1x4 0x6)
       PCR Tufnell 8.3-4-9-1 (1nb) - City End

       lots of spin, and turn
  69.4 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, off th backfoot played to mid on
  69.5 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, fwd dfnds, silly pint fieldfs
  69.6 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, off the backfoot to cover

End of over 70 (maiden) New Zealand 189/7
PCR Tufnell 9-5-9-1 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 56* (93b 7x4) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

  70.1 Caddick to Parore, no run, off the shoulder, no one were it dropped
        leg gulley added now
  70.2 Caddick to Parore, no run
       2 slips now
  70.3 Caddick to Parore, no run, trys to pull the ball and misses
       lots of field changes
  70.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, bouncer, off the front front, keeper
        takes
  70.5 Caddick to Parore, no run, ducks under the ball
  70.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 71 (maiden) New Zealand 189/7
AR Caddick 22-11-43-3 - Pavilion End
DL Vettori 0* (3b) AC Parore 56* (99b 7x4)

        over the wicket
  71.1 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, fwd dfnds
  71.2 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, smothers the spin
  71.3 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, played to mid on
  71.4 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, pushes to silly point
  71.5 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper,
        quicker ball
  71.6 Tufnell to Vettori, no run

End of over 72 (maiden) New Zealand 189/7
PCR Tufnell 10-6-9-1 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 56* (99b 7x4) DL Vettori 0* (9b)

  72.1 Caddick to Parore, one run, off the glove to 3rd man
  72.2 Caddick to Vettori, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  72.3 Caddick to Vettori, no run, pushed to cover
  72.4 Caddick to Vettori, no run, pushed to gulley
  72.5 Caddick to Vettori, one run, point fields
  72.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, climbs up, hits the hnadle

End of over 73 (2 runs) New Zealand 191/7
AR Caddick 23-11-45-3 - Pavilion End
DL Vettori 1* (13b) AC Parore 57* (101b 7x4)

  73.1 Tufnell to Vettori, no run, pushed to mid on
  73.2 Tufnell to Vettori, OUT: wide inviting ball, caught at slip

       New Zealand 191/8, Partnership of 2
       DL Vettori  c Hussain b Tufnell  1 (15b 0x4 0x6)
       PCR Tufnell 10.2-6-9-2 (1nb) - City End

  73.3 Tufnell to Doull, no run, appelas for LBW, half a shout
  73.4 Tufnell to Doull, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  73.5 Tufnell to Doull, no run, pushed into the ground, sillt point
        fields
  73.6 Tufnell to Doull, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 74 (maiden) New Zealand 191/8
PCR Tufnell 11-7-9-2 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 57* (101b 7x4) SB Doull 0* (4b)

  74.1 Caddick to Parore, one run, to 3d man, Tudor collects
        bouncer ducks under it
  74.2 Caddick to Doull, one run
  74.3 Caddick to Parore, FOUR, hooked away
  74.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, oushed to bowler
  74.5 Caddick to Parore, no run
  74.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 75 (6 runs) New Zealand 197/8
AR Caddick 24-11-51-3 - Pavilion End
SB Doull 1* (5b) AC Parore 62* (106b 8x4)

  75.1 Tufnell to Doull, no run
  75.2 Tufnell to Doull, no run, pushed behind square
  75.3 Tufnell to Doull, three runs, to long on
  75.4 Tufnell to Parore, no run, pushed to silly point
  75.5 Tufnell to Parore, no run, atempted sweep and misses
  75.6 Tufnell to Parore, FOUR, to fine leg

End of over 76 (7 runs) New Zealand 204/8
PCR Tufnell 12-7-16-2 (1nb) - City End
SB Doull 4* (9b) AC Parore 66* (110b 9x4)

  76.1 Caddick to Doull, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  76.2 Caddick to Doull, no run, square cuts to gulley
  76.3 Caddick to Doull, three runs, to mid wicket
  76.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  76.5 Caddick to Parore, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  76.6 Caddick to Parore, no run, loud shout for LBW, not out says Bucknor

End of over 77 (3 runs) New Zealand 207/8
AR Caddick 25-11-54-3 - Pavilion End
SB Doull 7* (12b) AC Parore 66* (111b 9x4)

  77.1 Tufnell to Doull, FOUR, pulled over mid wicket, bottom hand clump
  77.2 Tufnell to Doull, no run
  77.3 Tufnell to Doull, OUT: taken at mid wicket, dived to catch

       New Zealand 211/9, Partnership of 20
       SB Doull  c Butcher b Tufnell  11 (15b 1x4 0x6)
       PCR Tufnell 12.3-7-20-3 (1nb) - City End

  77.4 Tufnell to Allott, no run, fwd dfnds, pushes to silly point
  77.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run
  77.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run, pushed to bolwer

End of over 78 (4 runs) New Zealand 211/9
PCR Tufnell 13-7-20-3 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 66* (111b 9x4) GI Allott 0* (3b)

  78.1 Caddick to Parore, no run
  78.2 Caddick to Parore, no run, going down the leg side
  78.3 Caddick to Parore, no run, pushed to off side
  78.4 Caddick to Parore, one run, pushed to square leg
  78.5 Caddick to Allott, one run
  78.6 Caddick to Parore, two runs

End of over 79 (4 runs) New Zealand 215/9
AR Caddick 26-11-58-3 - Pavilion End
GI Allott 1* (4b) AC Parore 69* (116b 9x4)

  79.1 Tufnell to Parore, no run, fwd dfnds
  79.2 Tufnell to Parore, one run, to mid on
  79.3 Tufnell to Allott, no run
  79.4 Tufnell to Allott, no run, pushed to cover
  79.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  79.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run

End of over 80 (0 runs) New Zealand 215/9
PCR Tufnell 14-7-21-3 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 68* (118b 9x4) GI Allott 2* (8b)

       new ball is available
       Mullallt is back on
  80.1 Mullally to Parore, one run, to 3rd man
  80.2 Mullally to Allott, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  80.3 Mullally to Allott, one run, edges to 3rd man
  80.4 Mullally to Parore, no run
  80.5 Mullally to Parore, no run, truned to the on side
  80.6 Mullally to Parore, no run, bouncer, pulls away

End of over 81 (2 runs) New Zealand 217/9
AD Mullally 23-5-64-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GI Allott 3* (12b) AC Parore 69* (120b 9x4)

  81.1 Tufnell to Allott, no run, padded away to off side
  81.2 Tufnell to Allott, no run, off the pad, rolls to silly point
  81.3 Tufnell to Allott, no run, fwd dfnds, rolls back to bowler
  81.4 Tufnell to Allott, no run, pushed to off side
  81.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  81.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run, arm ball, made him play the ball

End of over 82 (maiden) New Zealand 217/9
PCR Tufnell 15-8-21-3 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 69* (120b 9x4) GI Allott 3* (18b)

  82.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, balls runs to extra cover
  82.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, fwd dfns, ball om off stump
  82.3 Mullally to Parore, one run, to cover
       ; bouncer, ducks under it
  82.4 Mullally to Allott, no run, ha
        half hearted shout for LBW, slower ball, rolls to slip
  82.5 Mullally to Allott, no run
  82.6 Mullally to Allott, no run

End of over 83 (1 run) New Zealand 218/9
AD Mullally 24-5-65-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AC Parore 70* (123b 9x4) GI Allott 3* (21b)

        drops the ball
       willey wasnt happy
  83.1 Tufnell to Parore, no run, ball done to backward point
  83.2 Tufnell to Parore, no run, ball down to backward point
  83.3 Tufnell to Parore, one run, in to off side
  83.4 Tufnell to Allott, no run, pushed to short leg
  83.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run, dfnds, rolls to off side
        5 round the bat
  83.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run

End of over 84 (1 run) New Zealand 219/9
PCR Tufnell 16-8-22-3 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 71* (126b 9x4) GI Allott 3* (24b)

  84.1 Mullally to Parore, one run, to 3rd man
  84.2 Mullally to Allott, no run, cover point moves in
  84.3 Mullally to Allott, no run, passes the outside edges
  84.4 Mullally to Allott, no run
  84.5 Mullally to Allott, no run, omoves away off the seam
  84.6 Mullally to Allott, one run

End of over 85 (2 runs) New Zealand 221/9
AD Mullally 25-5-67-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GI Allott 4* (29b) AC Parore 72* (127b 9x4)

       6 round the bat
  85.1 Tufnell to Allott, no run, of ftha pad, short leg collects
  85.2 Tufnell to Allott, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  85.3 Tufnell to Allott, no run, flatter ball, short leg collects
  85.4 Tufnell to Allott, no run
  85.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  85.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run, moves fwd, jabbd behind square

End of over 86 (maiden) New Zealand 221/9
PCR Tufnell 17-9-22-3 (1nb) - City End
AC Parore 72* (127b 9x4) GI Allott 4* (35b)

       4 overs left today
       new ball taken
  86.1 Mullally to Parore, no run, passes the outside edge for the
        humpteenth time
  86.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, hits the pads
  86.3 Mullally to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  86.4 Mullally to Parore, one run
  86.5 Mullally to Allott, no run, plays inside the line
       Parore's hs against England
  86.6 Mullally to Allott, no run, plays inside the line

End of over 87 (1 run) New Zealand 222/9
AD Mullally 26-5-68-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AC Parore 73* (131b 9x4) GI Allott 4* (37b)

       Caddick back on
  87.1 Caddick to Parore, no run
  87.2 Caddick to Parore, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  87.3 Caddick to Parore, no run, cuts and misses
  87.4 Caddick to Parore, no run, psuhed to coverr
  87.5 Caddick to Parore, no run, down the leg side
       1 light on the scoreboard
  87.6 Caddick to Parore, no run

End of over 88 (maiden) New Zealand 222/9
AR Caddick 27-12-57-3 - City End
GI Allott 4* (37b) AC Parore 73* (137b 9x4)

  88.1 Mullally to Allott, three runs, back past the bowler
  88.2 Mullally to Parore, wide: no run, called by Bucknor
  88.2 Mullally to Parore, no run, niped back in and misses the off stump
  88.3 Mullally to Parore, no run
  88.4 Mullally to Parore, OUT: easy caught behind

       New Zealand 226/10, Partnership of 15
       AC Parore  c Read b Mullally  73 (140b 9x4 0x6)
       AD Mullally 26.4-5-72-2 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End

        and that its for today

Match State: Play resumes 10am gmt

       play resumes in 10 mins
       sun shinning at edgbaston this morning
       Forecast toady Dry and warm with sunny spells
       The Umpires appear
        follwed by the nz players
       and the Eng openers
       Stewart and Butcher
       Butcher take strike to Allott
   0.1 Allott to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
       3 slips, fwd short leg
   0.2 Allott to Butcher, no run, going down the leg side, no stroke
        offered
   0.3 Allott to Butcher, no run, squezzes this out to the gulley
   0.4 Allott to Butcher, FOUR, pulled away through square
   0.5 Allott to Butcher, no run
   0.6 Allott to Butcher, no run, full toss

End of over 1 (4 runs) England 4/0 (trail by 222 runs)
GI Allott 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 0* (0b) MA Butcher 4* (6b 1x4)

       Doull to open the other end
   1.1 Doull to Stewart, no run, bat and pad together
   1.2 Doull to Stewart, one run
   1.3 Doull to Butcher, no run
   1.4 Doull to Butcher, no run
   1.5 Doull to Butcher, no run
   1.6 Doull to Butcher, no run

End of over 2 (1 run) England 5/0 (trail by 221 runs)
SB Doull 1-0-1-0 - City End
AJ Stewart 1* (2b) MA Butcher 4* (10b 1x4)

       bat changed for butcher
   2.1 Allott to Stewart, OUT: no stroke offered

       England 5/1, Partnership of 5
       AJ Stewart  lbw b Allott  1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       GI Allott 1.1-0-4-1 - Pavilion End

       plumb in front
       leaves a ball he shouldn't have
       Captain walks out
   2.2 Allott to Hussain, no run, pushes at it, narrowly missses off stump
   2.3 Allott to Hussain, no run, drives the ball, ends up at 3rd slip
   2.4 Allott to Hussain, FOUR, down to fine leg
   2.5 Allott to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   2.6 Allott to Hussain, FOUR, glorious cover drive

End of over 3 (8 runs) England 13/1 (trail by 213 runs)
GI Allott 2-0-12-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 4* (10b 1x4) N Hussain 8* (5b 2x4)

   3.1 Doull to Butcher, no run
       dropped it 1st time
   3.2 Doull to Butcher, two runs
   3.3 Doull to Butcher, no run
   3.4 Doull to Butcher, FOUR
   3.5 Doull to Butcher, bye: FOUR
   3.6 Doull to Butcher, no run

End of over 4 (10 runs) England 23/1 (trail by 203 runs)
SB Doull 2-0-7-0 - City End
N Hussain 8* (5b 2x4) MA Butcher 10* (16b 2x4)

   4.1 Allott to Hussain, no run, pushed to cover
   4.2 Allott to Hussain, no run, pushes to off side
   4.3 Allott to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   4.4 Allott to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   4.5 Allott to Hussain, no run, left alone
   4.6 Allott to Hussain, two runs, pulled high and wdie

End of over 5 (2 runs) England 25/1 (trail by 201 runs)
GI Allott 3-0-14-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 10* (16b 2x4) N Hussain 10* (11b 2x4)

   5.1 Doull to Butcher, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
       3 slips, gulley, mid on
   5.2 Doull to Butcher, no run, thinks about a single, not there
   5.3 Doull to Butcher, one run, off the glove, well taken single
   5.4 Doull to Hussain, no run, pushed to gulley
   5.5 Doull to Hussain, no run, driven to mid on
   5.6 Doull to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 6 (1 run) England 26/1 (trail by 200 runs)
SB Doull 3-0-8-0 - City End
MA Butcher 11* (19b 2x4) N Hussain 10* (14b 2x4)

   6.1 Allott to Butcher, no run, tucked away square
   6.2 Allott to Butcher, no run, putside the leg stump, jabs it down
   6.3 Allott to Butcher, no run, fwd dfnds, rolls to mid on
   6.4 Allott to Butcher, no run, fwd dfns, straight bat
   6.5 Allott to Butcher, no run, going down the leg side, tries a leg
        glance, fails
       sock is out again
   6.6 Allott to Butcher, no run, trie a hook, taken by kepeer

End of over 7 (maiden) England 26/1 (trail by 200 runs)
GI Allott 4-1-14-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 10* (14b 2x4) MA Butcher 11* (25b 2x4)

   7.1 Doull to Hussain, no run, beats him all ends u
   7.2 Doull to Hussain, no run, pushed in front of 3rd slip
   7.3 Doull to Hussain, no run, tries to flick it trhough mid on
   7.4 Doull to Hussain, no run, hits the glove, looks to have stung him
   7.5 Doull to Hussain, no run
        silly run out
       nasser never moved

       England 26/2, Partnership of 21
       MA Butcher  run out (Horne)  11 (25b 2x4 0x6)
       Butcher ran, Nasser didn't


       England 26/2, Partnership of 21
       MA Butcher  run out (Horne)  11 (25b 2x4 0x6)
   7.6 Doull to Hussain, no run

End of over 8 (maiden) England 26/2 (trail by 200 runs)
SB Doull 4-1-8-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 0* (0b) N Hussain 10* (20b 2x4)

   8.1 Allott to Thorpe, no run, ducks under it
   8.2 Allott to Thorpe, no run, pushed to mid on
   8.3 Allott to Thorpe, no run, plays to mid off
   8.4 Allott to Thorpe, two runs, behind square on the off side
   8.5 Allott to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
   8.6 Allott to Thorpe, no run, pushes to on side

End of over 9 (2 runs) England 28/2 (trail by 198 runs)
GI Allott 5-1-16-1 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 10* (20b 2x4) GP Thorpe 2* (6b)

   9.1 Doull to Hussain, OUT: pitched middle stump

       England 28/3, Partnership of 2
       N Hussain  b Doull  10 (21b 2x4 0x6)
       SB Doull 4.1-1-8-1 - City End

       hits off stump
   9.2 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, fwd, balls rolls towards the slips
   9.3 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
   9.4 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, going down the leg side
       boots laces undone
   9.5 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
   9.6 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, inswinger, surprise Ramps

End of over 10 (maiden) England 28/3 (trail by 198 runs)
SB Doull 5-2-8-1 - City End
GP Thorpe 2* (6b) MR Ramprakash 0* (5b)

  10.1 Allott to Thorpe, two runs, in the air towards deep point
  10.2 Allott to Thorpe, (noball) two runs
       and now a replay aclled
        in
       decision not given yet
  10.2 Allott to Thorpe, OUT: taken at 2nd slip

       England 33/4, Partnership of 5
       GP Thorpe  c Astle b Allott  6 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       GI Allott 5.2-1-21-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End

       wide outside the off stump, no foot movement
       Habib strolls out
       well taken catch by Astle
       fwd short leg now
  10.3 Allott to Habib, no run, hits the pads
  10.4 Allott to Habib, no run, pshed to off side
  10.5 Allott to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  10.6 Allott to Habib, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 11 (5 runs) England 33/4 (trail by 193 runs)
GI Allott 6-1-21-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MR Ramprakash 0* (5b) A Habib 0* (4b)

  11.1 Doull to Ramprakash, legbye: FOUR, flicked the pad
  11.2 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, turned on the on side, almost a run
        out, Horne at square leg
  11.3 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  11.4 Doull to Ramprakash, no run
  11.5 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, turned to square leg
  11.6 Doull to Ramprakash, no run, off the pad

End of over 12 (4 runs, maiden) England 37/4 (trail by 189 runs)
SB Doull 6-3-8-1 - City End
A Habib 0* (4b) MR Ramprakash 0* (11b)

  12.1 Allott to Habib, no run
  12.2 Allott to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  12.3 Allott to Habib, one run, to cover, 1st run in Tets cricket took 6
        balls
  12.4 Allott to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  12.5 Allott to Ramprakash, no run, fwd dfnds, rolls to on sdie
  12.6 Allott to Ramprakash, no run, bouncer, ducks under it

End of over 13 (1 run) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
GI Allott 7-1-22-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Habib 1* (7b) MR Ramprakash 0* (14b)

Match State: drinks

  13.1 Doull to Habib, no run
  13.2 Doull to Habib, no run, pushed to cover
  13.3 Doull to Habib, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  13.4 Doull to Habib, no run, going down the leg side
  13.5 Doull to Habib, no run, fwd dfnds
  13.6 Doull to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper

End of over 14 (maiden) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
SB Doull 7-4-8-1 - City End
MR Ramprakash 0* (14b) A Habib 1* (13b)

       Cairns to bowl
  14.1 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, going down the leg side, and wider
        still
  14.2 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  14.3 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, going down the leg side, swinging
        away
  14.4 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, outswinger, no stroke offered
  14.5 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  14.6 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, going down the leg side

End of over 15 (maiden) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
CL Cairns 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
A Habib 1* (13b) MR Ramprakash 0* (20b)

  15.1 Doull to Habib, no run, pushed to off side
  15.2 Doull to Habib, no run
  15.3 Doull to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  15.4 Doull to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  15.5 Doull to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
       Doull 9th in PWC rattings
  15.6 Doull to Habib, no run, fwd dfnds, rolls back up the track

End of over 16 (maiden) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
SB Doull 8-5-8-1 - City End
MR Ramprakash 0* (20b) A Habib 1* (19b)

       5 maidens in a row for Doull
  16.1 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
       just
  16.2 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  16.3 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, fwd push to the covers
  16.4 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, runs it down to the gulley
  16.5 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run, flicks the pad, Parore takes it
       no run for 20 mins
  16.6 Cairns to Ramprakash, no run

End of over 17 (maiden) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
CL Cairns 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
A Habib 1* (19b) MR Ramprakash 0* (26b)

       Nash replaces Doull
  17.1 Nash to Habib, no run
  17.2 Nash to Habib, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  17.3 Nash to Habib, no run, wide of the off stump
  17.4 Nash to Habib, no run, off the back foot
  17.5 Nash to Habib, no run
  17.6 Nash to Habib, no run, off the back foot

End of over 18 (maiden) England 38/4 (trail by 188 runs)
DJ Nash 1-1-0-0 - City End
MR Ramprakash 0* (26b) A Habib 1* (25b)

  18.1 Cairns to Ramprakash, OUT: what a rip snorter

       England 38/5, Partnership of 5
       MR Ramprakash  c Parore b Cairns  0 (27b 0x4 0x6)
       CL Cairns 2.1-2-0-1 - Pavilion End

       gets a little nick, Parore does well to get it
  18.2 Cairns to Read, (noball) no run
  18.2 Cairns to Read, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  18.3 Cairns to Read, no run, fwd dfnds
  18.4 Cairns to Read, no run, pushed to off side
  18.5 Cairns to Read, no run
  18.6 Cairns to Read, one run

End of over 19 (2 runs) England 40/5 (trail by 186 runs)
CL Cairns 3-2-2-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CMW Read 1* (6b) A Habib 1* (25b)

  19.1 Nash to Read, no run, plsyed to off side
  19.2 Nash to Read, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  19.3 Nash to Read, no run, outswinger, played outside the line
  19.4 Nash to Read, no run, toos short, Read gets behind it
  19.5 Nash to Read, no run
  19.6 Nash to Read, no run

End of over 20 (maiden) England 40/5 (trail by 186 runs)
DJ Nash 2-2-0-0 - City End
A Habib 1* (25b) CMW Read 1* (12b)

  20.1 Cairns to Habib, no run, going down the leg side
  20.2 Cairns to Habib, OUT: mistimed the ball, through thr gate

       England 40/6, Partnership of 2
       A Habib  b Cairns  1 (27b 0x4 0x6)
       CL Cairns 3.2-2-2-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End

  20.3 Cairns to Caddick, legbye: one run, to long leg
  20.4 Cairns to Read, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  20.5 Cairns to Read, no run, offthe back foot
  20.6 Cairns to Read, no run

End of over 21 (1 run, maiden) England 41/6 (trail by 185 runs)
CL Cairns 4-3-2-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 0* (1b) CMW Read 1* (15b)

  21.1 Nash to Caddick, no run, fwd dfnds
       sun is out now
  21.2 Nash to Caddick, three runs, given, pulled it back on the boundary
  21.3 Nash to Read, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  21.4 Nash to Read, no run, edges down into ther slips
  21.5 Nash to Read, no run, edged into the gulley
  21.6 Nash to Read, no run

End of over 22 (3 runs) England 44/6 (trail by 182 runs)
DJ Nash 3-2-3-0 - City End
AR Caddick 3* (3b) CMW Read 1* (19b)

  22.1 Cairns to Caddick, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  22.2 Cairns to Caddick, no run
  22.3 Cairns to Caddick, no run, pushed to off side
  22.4 Cairns to Caddick, (noball) no run, slower ball
  22.4 Cairns to Caddick, no run, forced into the gulley
  22.5 Cairns to Caddick, no run, pushed to mid on
  22.6 Cairns to Caddick, no run

End of over 23 (1 run) England 45/6 (trail by 181 runs)
CL Cairns 5-3-3-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CMW Read 1* (19b) AR Caddick 3* (10b)

  23.1 Nash to Read, no run, runs away into the on side
  23.2 Nash to Read, no run
  23.3 Nash to Read, no run, played to cover point
  23.4 Nash to Read, no run
  23.5 Nash to Read, no run, played towrads mid on
  23.6 Nash to Read, OUT: taken in the gulley

       England 45/7, Partnership of 5
       CMW Read  c sub (CZ Harris) b Nash  1 (25b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 24 (maiden) England 45/7 (trail by 181 runs)
DJ Nash 4-3-3-1 - City End
AR Caddick 3* (10b) 

  24.1 Cairns to Caddick, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  24.2 Cairns to Caddick, no run
  24.3 Cairns to Caddick, no run, going down the leg side
  24.4 Cairns to Caddick, FOUR, chopped to 3rd man
  24.5 Cairns to Caddick, (noball) FOUR, thumped down the ground
  24.5 Cairns to Caddick, no run
  24.6 Cairns to Caddick, two runs, through backward point

End of over 25 (11 runs) England 56/7 (trail by 170 runs)
CL Cairns 6-3-14-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 0* (0b) AR Caddick 13* (17b 2x4)

       last over before lunch
  25.1 Nash to Tudor, no run, fwd dfnds
  25.2 Nash to Tudor, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  25.3 Nash to Tudor, no run, edged in front of gulley
  25.4 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to gulley
  25.5 Nash to Tudor, no run
  25.6 Nash to Tudor, no run, and that is lunch

End of over 26 (maiden) England 56/7 (trail by 170 runs)
DJ Nash 5-4-3-1 - City End
AR Caddick 13* (17b 2x4) AJ Tudor 0* (6b)

Match State: Lunch

       Welcome back to the 2nd session of the 2nd day
       Allott starts off the proceedings, bowling to Caddick, England in
        deep trouble at 56/7
  26.1 Allott to Caddick, FOUR, eventful start to the session, slashed
        over the slip cordon through third man
       England have Mullally slotted at #10, not sure if that really
        indicates their batting strength
  26.2 Allott to Caddick, no run, better delivery let through to the
        keeper
  26.3 Allott to Caddick, no run, outside off, attempted slash, misses,
        through to Parore
  26.4 Allott to Caddick, no run, through to the keeper
       Geoff 'The Claw' Allott, going by his grip on the ball
  26.5 Allott to Caddick, no run, moves across the batsman throughto the
        keeper
  26.6 Allott to Caddick, no run, edged, DROPPED by Fleming at first slip

End of over 27 (4 runs) England 60/7 (trail by 166 runs)
GI Allott 8-1-26-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 0* (6b) AR Caddick 17* (23b 3x4)

       Will that prove as costly as Thorpe's miuss yesterday ?
  27.1 Doull to Tudor, no run, outside off, through to the keeper, Doull
        having a wonderful first spell 8-5-8-1
       Doull bowling 20 mph slower than Akhtar
  27.2 Doull to Tudor, no run, pushed to point
  27.3 Doull to Tudor, no run, driven to mid on
       For those who wish to know, Kumble consistently bowled at around
        the 70 mph mark during the World Cup
  27.4 Doull to Tudor, no run, huge inswinger, rolls to square leg
       off the pads
  27.5 Doull to Tudor, no run, attempted yorker, nearly slips under the
        bat onto the stumps, dug out
  27.6 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, width and thrashed over cover

End of over 28 (4 runs) England 64/7 (trail by 162 runs)
SB Doull 9-5-12-1 - City End
AR Caddick 17* (23b 3x4) AJ Tudor 4* (12b 1x4)

       Unless MUllally and Tufnell throw away their wickets, Ramprakash
        could be the only duck maker in this England innings
  28.1 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed to cover
  28.2 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed off the backfoot towards point
       David Lloyd talks about the nuances of 'legitimate' swing bowling
  28.3 Allott to Caddick, FOUR, cut away past the slip cordon through
        third man
       Typically kneejerk reaction, third man comes in
  28.4 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed to mid off
  28.5 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed back down the track
  28.6 Allott to Caddick, no run, slips between bat and body through to
        Parore

End of over 29 (4 runs) England 68/7 (trail by 158 runs)
GI Allott 9-1-30-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 4* (12b 1x4) AR Caddick 21* (29b 4x4)

       The wind vane's lack of movement pretty much in tune with England's
        innings today
  29.1 Doull to Tudor, no run, whacked straight to extra cover
  29.2 Doull to Tudor, no run, awkward length from a spot nmear the
        batsman, hit on the fingers
       bounce from an awkward length
  29.3 Doull to Tudor, no run, outside off, goes for it, misses
  29.4 Doull to Tudor, no run, lovely delivery, no footwork, swings away
        through to Parore, Doull 14 mph off Akhtar's speed benchmark
  29.5 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, fuller length on the legstump, thumped
        through wide midwicket
  29.6 Doull to Tudor, no run, short outside off, tried to pull over
        midwicket, poor attempt, through to the keeper

End of over 30 (4 runs) England 72/7 (trail by 154 runs)
SB Doull 10-5-16-1 - City End
AR Caddick 21* (29b 4x4) AJ Tudor 8* (18b 2x4)

  30.1 Allott to Caddick, legbye: one run, straying down leg, off the pads
        to square leg, 25% of England's runs have come since lunch
  30.2 Allott to Tudor, no run
  30.3 Allott to Tudor, no run, through to the keeper
       Highest partnership of the innings, 28 so far, beats Butcher and
        Hussains's 21 run association
  30.4 Allott to Tudor, no run, pushed to the offside
  30.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, left alone, not wishing to give the slips
        catching practice
  30.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, fuller length, tried to drive, misses,
        through to the keeper

End of over 31 (1 run, maiden) England 73/7 (trail by 153 runs)
GI Allott 10-2-30-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 21* (30b 4x4) AJ Tudor 8* (23b 2x4)

  31.1 Doull to Caddick, no run, way outside off, Caddick thought of
        having a go at it, misses
  31.2 Doull to Caddick, no run, driven to wide mid off
  31.3 Doull to Caddick, no run, pushed to cover
       Aerial view of Birmingham
  31.4 Doull to Caddick, no run, wayward inswinger, Parore collects
       Started from outside off and ended up near the square leg umpire
  31.5 Doull to Caddick, no run, outswinger this time, Caddick swings and
        misses
  31.6 Doull to Caddick, no run, inswinger this time, sneaks through
        between bat and pad, just over middle stump !

End of over 32 (maiden) England 73/7 (trail by 153 runs)
SB Doull 11-6-16-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 8* (23b 2x4) AR Caddick 21* (36b 4x4)

  32.1 Allott to Tudor, no run, raps Tudor high on the pads, outside
        legstump, no way that was out, too high anywya
  32.2 Allott to Tudor, no run, misdirected bouncer, too short, Tudor
        ducks
  32.3 Allott to Tudor, no run, whacked straight to McMillan at gully
  32.4 Allott to Tudor, no run
  32.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, outside off, left alone
  32.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, yet another maiden over

End of over 33 (maiden) England 73/7 (trail by 153 runs)
GI Allott 11-3-30-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 21* (36b 4x4) AJ Tudor 8* (29b 2x4)

  33.1 Doull to Caddick, no run, lovely inswinger, rapped on the pads,
        umpire unmoved
       Starts off from wide outside off, struck pretty much in line with
        the stumps, on the back leg too !
       Just going down leg maybe
  33.2 Doull to Caddick, bye: FOUR, Doull follows up with a pathetic
        delivery way down leg, Parore has no chance and it rolls to the
        boundary
  33.3 Doull to Caddick, no run, outside off, sudden bounce surprises
        Caddick who has a look at the  wicket
  33.4 Doull to Caddick, one run, pushed to midwicket, mid on fields
  33.5 Doull to Tudor, no run, outswinger, through to Parore
  33.6 Doull to Tudor, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 34 (5 runs) England 78/7 (trail by 148 runs)
SB Doull 12-6-17-1 - City End
AR Caddick 22* (40b 4x4) AJ Tudor 8* (31b 2x4)

  34.1 Allott to Caddick, no run, too close to cut, Caddick misses
  34.2 Allott to Caddick, no run, short outside off, Caddick sways away
  34.3 Allott to Caddick, FOUR, fulltoss trash, smashed through cover
  34.4 Allott to Caddick, no run, defended back down the track
  34.5 Allott to Caddick, no run, outside off, has a swing at it, misses
  34.6 Allott to Caddick, no run

End of over 35 (4 runs) England 82/7 (trail by 144 runs)
GI Allott 12-3-34-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 8* (31b 2x4) AR Caddick 26* (46b 5x4)

  35.1 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  35.2 Nash to Tudor, no run, short outside off, attempted baseball hit
        over cover, misses
  35.3 Nash to Tudor, no run, surprising defensive stroke from Tudor
       Comms talking of Nash's dream tour here in 1994, if he can produce
        half that form New Zealand will be well served
  35.4 Nash to Tudor, no run, through to the keeper
  35.5 Nash to Tudor, FOUR, not quite sure what Tudor meant to play,
        looked like he wanted to let it go through, it caught the bat and
        went past gully to third man
  35.6 Nash to Tudor, no run, driven to extra cover

End of over 36 (4 runs) England 86/7 (trail by 140 runs)
DJ Nash 6-4-7-1 - City End
AR Caddick 26* (46b 5x4) AJ Tudor 12* (37b 3x4)

       41 run partnership, FLeming's dropped catch could still prove
        costly
  36.1 Allott to Caddick, no run, defended
  36.2 Allott to Caddick, (noball) no run, tried to cut, too close for the
        shot, through to the keeper
       Allott comes around the wicket
  36.2 Allott to Caddick, no run
       back to over the wicket
  36.3 Allott to Caddick, no run, outside off, tries to slash it over
        third man, doesnt connect
  36.4 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed to extra cover
  36.5 Allott to Caddick, no run
       Allott struggling with his bowling and a 15 year old boot
  36.6 Allott to Caddick, no run, through to the keeper

End of over 37 (1 run) England 87/7 (trail by 139 runs)
GI Allott 13-3-35-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 12* (37b 3x4) AR Caddick 26* (53b 5x4)

  37.1 Nash to Tudor, FOUR, well placed past McMillan at gully
  37.2 Nash to Tudor, no run, predictable bouncer, Tudor ducks
  37.3 Nash to Tudor, no run, tucked away to square leg
  37.4 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
       All of Tudor's runs have come in boundaries
  37.5 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to point
  37.6 Nash to Tudor, no run, outside off, almighty heave, misses

End of over 38 (4 runs) England 91/7 (trail by 135 runs)
DJ Nash 7-4-11-1 - City End
AR Caddick 26* (53b 5x4) AJ Tudor 16* (43b 4x4)

       Allott continues, Fleming has no faith in his other bowlers, and
        definitely not in Vettori
  38.1 Allott to Caddick, no run, through to the keeper
  38.2 Allott to Caddick, no run, pushed to mid off, Allott falls down on
        the wicket, he HAS to change his boot
  38.3 Allott to Caddick, no run, driven to extra cover
  38.4 Allott to Caddick, three runs, lofted over the infield, mid off
        chases, Caddick equals his  highest test score
  38.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, turned to square leg who does a Ranatunga
        nad walks to collec tthe ball
       Sorry for the typos, this is way too exciting
  38.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, outside off, through to the keeper

End of over 39 (3 runs) England 94/7 (trail by 132 runs)
GI Allott 14-3-38-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 29* (57b 5x4) AJ Tudor 16* (45b 4x4)

       England periliously close to a 3 digit total, 49 runs partnership
        so far
  39.1 Nash to Caddick, no run, outside off, left alone
  39.2 Nash to Caddick, no run
  39.3 Nash to Caddick, no run, pushed to the offside of the backfoot
  39.4 Nash to Caddick, no run, outside off, through to the keeper
  39.5 Nash to Caddick, no run, attempted yorker, dug out very well to
        point
  39.6 Nash to Caddick, no run, outswinger, left alone

End of over 40 (maiden) England 94/7 (trail by 132 runs)
DJ Nash 8-5-11-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 16* (45b 4x4) AR Caddick 29* (63b 5x4)

Match State: Drinks

       Cairns takes over from Allott
  40.1 Cairns to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  40.2 Cairns to Tudor, no run
  40.3 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, width outside off, thrashed through point,
        Tudor batting much better than he bowled
  40.4 Cairns to Tudor, no run
  40.5 Cairns to Tudor, (noball) no run, defended
  40.5 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, smashed through midwicket and that is the
        100 of the innings
       Good recovery from England after being 45/7
  40.6 Cairns to Tudor, no run

End of over 41 (9 runs) England 103/7 (trail by 123 runs)
CL Cairns 7-3-23-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 29* (63b 5x4) AJ Tudor 24* (52b 6x4)

  41.1 Nash to Caddick, no run
  41.2 Nash to Caddick, no run
  41.3 Nash to Caddick, no run
  41.4 Nash to Caddick, no run
  41.5 Nash to Caddick, no run
  41.6 Nash to Caddick, no run

End of over 42 (maiden) England 103/7 (trail by 123 runs)
DJ Nash 9-6-11-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 24* (52b 6x4) AR Caddick 29* (69b 5x4)

  42.1 Cairns to Tudor, legbye: FOUR, short into the body, TUdor fends at
        it, goes past the diving keeper
  42.2 Cairns to Tudor, no run, outside off, through to Parore
  42.3 Cairns to Tudor, no run
  42.4 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, short and whacked past diving midwicket
  42.5 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, flicked through midwicket, in the air for a
        while and Tudor showing the English "batsmen" how to bat
  42.6 Cairns to Tudor, no run

End of over 43 (12 runs) England 115/7 (trail by 111 runs)
CL Cairns 8-3-31-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 29* (69b 5x4) AJ Tudor 32* (58b 8x4)

       Tudor overtakes Caddick !
  43.1 Nash to Caddick, no run, outside off, swings away
       All of Tudor's runs have come in boundaries, wants to preserve the
        running for his bowling
  43.2 Nash to Caddick, no run
  43.3 Nash to Caddick, no run
  43.4 Nash to Caddick, OUT: outswinger, Caddick edges and a good diving
        catch by Parore

       England 115/8, Partnership of 70
       AR Caddick  c Parore b Nash  29 (73b 5x4 0x6)
       DJ Nash 9.4-6-11-2 - City End

       Fleming must be a relieved man, his drop off Caddick didnt mprove
        to be that costly. Caddick returns to a good ovation
       Mullally comes in at #10
  43.5 Nash to Mullally, OUT: and goes first ball

       England 115/9, Partnership of 0
       AD Mullally  c Parore b Nash  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       DJ Nash 9.5-6-11-3 - City End

       Nash is on a hattrick
       That leaves Phil Tufnell with the task of preventing the hattrick
        and making some runs in the company of Tudor to minimize the lead
  43.6 Nash to Tufnell, no run, HE's DONE IT !, outswinger, left alone

End of over 44 (maiden) England 115/9 (trail by 111 runs)
DJ Nash 10-7-11-3 - City End
AJ Tudor 32* (58b 8x4) PCR Tufnell 0* (1b)

  44.1 Cairns to Tudor, one run, sower one attempted, rolls to midwicket
       Tudor exposes Tufnell to Cairns
       Tufnell takes his guard, whether it makes a difference can be
        questioned
  44.2 Cairns to Tufnell, no run, straying down leg
  44.3 Cairns to Tufnell, no run, outside off, through to the keeper
       Tufnell with 123 runs in 35 tests and 48 inngs and a highes tof 20+
  44.4 Cairns to Tufnell, no run
  44.5 Cairns to Tufnell, FOUR
  44.6 Cairns to Tufnell, no run

End of over 45 (5 runs) England 120/9 (trail by 106 runs)
CL Cairns 9-3-36-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 33* (59b 8x4) PCR Tufnell 4* (6b 1x4)

  45.1 Nash to Tudor, one run
  45.2 Nash to Tufnell, no run
  45.3 Nash to Tufnell, legbye: one run
  45.4 Nash to Tudor, one run
  45.5 Nash to Tufnell, no run
  45.6 Nash to Tufnell, no run

End of over 46 (3 runs) England 123/9 (trail by 103 runs)
DJ Nash 11-7-17-3 - City End
AJ Tudor 35* (61b 8x4) PCR Tufnell 4* (10b 1x4)

  46.1 Cairns to Tudor, one run, turned to fineleg
       Leaves TUfnell to resume his batting with Ciarns
  46.2 Cairns to Tufnell, two runs, smashed over the bowler's head
  46.3 Cairns to Tufnell, no run, Tufnell winning the battle so far
  46.4 Cairns to Tufnell, OUT: slashes and caught at slip by Fleming

       England 126/10, Partnership of 11
       PCR Tufnell  c Fleming b Cairns  6 (13b 1x4 0x6)
       CL Cairns 9.4-3-39-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End

       Tufnell misses his 50 by only 44 runs

Match State: Day 2: Tea

       Players come off the ground
       Caddick open with the new ball from the pavilion end
   0.1 Caddick to Twose, OUT:

       New Zealand 0/1, Partnership of 0
       RG Twose  lbw b Caddick  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 0.1-0-0-1 - Pavilion End

   0.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   0.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   0.4 Caddick to Fleming, one run
   0.5 Caddick to Horne, no run
   0.6 Caddick to Horne, (noball) no run
   0.6 Caddick to Horne, no run

End of over 1 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/1 (lead by 102 runs)
AR Caddick 1-0-2-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 1* (3b) MJ Horne 0* (3b)

   1.1 Mullally to Fleming, legbye: one run
   1.2 Mullally to Horne, no run
   1.3 Mullally to Horne, no run
   1.4 Mullally to Horne, legbye: one run
   1.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run
   1.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run

End of over 2 (2 runs, maiden) New Zealand 4/1 (lead by 104 runs)
AD Mullally 1-1-0-0 - City End
MJ Horne 0* (6b) SP Fleming 1* (6b)

   2.1 Caddick to Horne, no run
   2.2 Caddick to Horne, OUT:

       New Zealand 4/2, Partnership of 4
       MJ Horne  c Read b Caddick  0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 1.2-0-2-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End

   2.3 Caddick to Astle, no run
   2.4 Caddick to Astle, no run
   2.5 Caddick to Astle, no run
   2.6 Caddick to Astle, no run

End of over 3 (maiden) New Zealand 4/2 (lead by 104 runs)
AR Caddick 2-1-2-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 1* (6b) NJ Astle 0* (4b)

   3.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run
   3.2 Mullally to Fleming, no run
   3.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run
   3.4 Mullally to Fleming, one run
   3.5 Mullally to Astle, no run
   3.6 Mullally to Astle, no run

End of over 4 (1 run) New Zealand 5/2 (lead by 105 runs)
AD Mullally 2-1-1-0 - City End
SP Fleming 2* (10b) NJ Astle 0* (6b)

   4.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   4.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   4.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   4.4 Caddick to Fleming, one run
   4.5 Caddick to Astle, no run
   4.6 Caddick to Astle, one run

End of over 5 (2 runs) New Zealand 7/2 (lead by 107 runs)
AR Caddick 3-1-4-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 1* (8b) SP Fleming 3* (14b)

   5.1 Mullally to Astle, FOUR
   5.2 Mullally to Astle, no run
   5.3 Mullally to Astle, no run
   5.4 Mullally to Astle, FOUR
   5.5 Mullally to Astle, no run
   5.6 Mullally to Astle, no run

End of over 6 (8 runs) New Zealand 15/2 (lead by 115 runs)
AD Mullally 3-1-9-0 - City End
SP Fleming 3* (14b) NJ Astle 9* (14b 2x4)

   6.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, left outside off stump
   6.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, leaves
   6.3 Caddick to Fleming, two runs
   6.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   6.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run
   6.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run

End of over 7 (2 runs) New Zealand 17/2 (lead by 117 runs)
AR Caddick 4-0-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 9* (12b 2x4) SP Fleming 4* (17b)

   7.1 Mullally to Astle, no run
   7.2 Mullally to Astle, OUT:

       New Zealand 17/3, Partnership of 12
       NJ Astle  c Read b Mullally  9 (14b 2x4 0x6)
       AD Mullally 3.2-2-8-2 - City End

   7.3 Mullally to McMillan, no run
   7.4 Mullally to McMillan, no run
   7.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, beaten all ends up!
   7.6 Mullally to McMillan, one run, forward, pushed into the covers,
        they nip off for a quick single, taking on Ramprakash's arm, the
        shy misses at the bowler's end

End of over 8 (1 run) New Zealand 18/3 (lead by 118 runs)
AD Mullally 4-2-9-2 - City End
CD McMillan 1* (4b) SP Fleming 4* (17b)

       McMillan couldn't steal an extra run on the overthrow as Tuffers
        had to come around backing up, he'd overrun the crease by a mile
       he was goneburgers had it hit direct
   8.1 Caddick to McMillan, no run, flashes and misses outside off, tried
        to drive a ball that wasn't there to drive, absolutely no
        footwork, typical of McMillan in recent times
       his girth has gotten the better of him, he can't even see his feet
        ...
   8.2 Caddick to McMillan, one run, outside leg swinging away, clipped to
        Habib's right at square leg, easy single
   8.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, forward, pushed back to the bowler,
        Caddick picks up off the wicket
   8.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, leans on it, runs it down one-day style
        straight to Ramprakash at backward point
   8.5 Caddick to Fleming, one run, turns it down to fine leg, cheer for
        Tuffers as he fields
       it's 20 for 3 at 10 past 4
   8.6 Caddick to McMillan, no run, outside off stump, rising delivery,
        McMillan keeps the balde inside the line, through to Read

End of over 9 (2 runs) New Zealand 20/3 (lead by 120 runs)
AR Caddick 5-0-9-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 5* (20b) CD McMillan 2* (7b)

       what an unbelievable day's play so far, 13 wickets have fallen in
        the space of 55.4 overs, for just 146 runs
   9.1 Mullally to Fleming, legbye: one run
   9.2 Mullally to McMillan, no run, played to ramprakash at cover
   9.3 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, roll of the wrists, neatly flicked
        off leg down to long leg, McMillan takes on the throw and they
        take a nice couple
   9.4 Mullally to McMillan, no run, leaves outside off stump, Read takes
        low down
   9.5 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, turned off his pads through
        backward of Habib at square leg, easy second there also
   9.6 Mullally to McMillan, no run, short, fiddles at it, beaten!

End of over 10 (5 runs) New Zealand 25/3 (lead by 125 runs)
AD Mullally 5-2-13-2 - City End
SP Fleming 5* (21b) CD McMillan 6* (12b)

       all the supposed "experts" are pointing to a terrible pitch, but a
        combination of competent bowling and poor batting are more to
        blame
  10.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, defends
  10.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, swinging in, driven straight to Habib
        at mid off
  10.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, sweet off drive again, to the same
        place
  10.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, leaves a lifting, seaming delivery
        moving away outside off
  10.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, angles across him, leaves through to
        the keeper
  10.6 Caddick to Fleming, FOUR, superb shot, standing tall on tippy toes,
        clips it through midwicket to the rope

End of over 11 (4 runs) New Zealand 29/3 (lead by 129 runs)
AR Caddick 6-0-13-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 6* (12b) SP Fleming 9* (27b 1x4)

       New Zealand are effectively 129/3, in the conditions, the edge must
        still be with them slightly, but the way things are going in this
        crazy match, it could swing *very* quickly
       the first bowling change, Tudor replaces Mullally at the City End
  11.1 Tudor to McMillan, no run, swinging away outside off, leaves alone
  11.2 Tudor to McMillan, no run, through to Read again
  11.3 Tudor to McMillan, no run, swish and miss! so McMillan it isn't
        funny, no foot movement whatsoever, just a lazy waft at it outside
        off, all but gained an edge
  11.4 Tudor to McMillan, no run, leaves outside off stump, learns from
        his past sin
       the way this match has progressed, all it will take is just one
        batsman to dig in, and it's bound to be a matchwinning knock
  11.5 Tudor to McMillan, no run, defends up the pitch, Ramps in to field
  11.6 Tudor to McMillan, no run, gloves a nasty ball down to gully,
        really fended that one away

End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 29/3 (lead by 129 runs)
AJ Tudor 1-1-0-0 - City End
SP Fleming 9* (27b 1x4) CD McMillan 6* (18b)

       he'll be shy of that type of delivery, having been taken out of
        action by a similar one from Pollock in the first Test against
        South Africa at Auckland earlier this year
       Mullally switches ends
  12.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves one bending away to Read, who
        shuffles across in front of the slips to take
  12.2 Mullally to Fleming, no run, straighter ball, leaves outside off
  12.3 Mullally to Fleming, wide: no run, very wide, and called as such!
  12.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
  12.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves again
  12.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, squares around in defence, shuffling
        across his crease in front of the sticks, defending on the back
        foot
  12.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, has a late dabble at a nice one
        fizzing through to the keeper, fair to say he was beaten there

End of over 13 (1 run) New Zealand 30/3 (lead by 130 runs)
AD Mullally 6-2-14-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 6* (18b) SP Fleming 9* (33b 1x4)

  13.1 Tudor to McMillan, no run, leaves outside off stump
  13.2 Tudor to McMillan, no run, back, defends to cover
  13.3 Tudor to McMillan, no run, wide outside off, no stroke required
  13.4 Tudor to McMillan, two runs, on the leg stump, turned away backward
        of square leg, Caddick around to field in the deep
  13.5 Tudor to McMillan, no run, wide outside off, Read has to skip
        across to take
       it's a race to see who can make the mighty double figures first
       Astle stumbled at 9, Fleming is 9 and McMillan is 8, but bet on the
        outsider, Mr EX Tras, currently on 5
  13.6 Tudor to McMillan, one run, forward, pushed up towards Hussain at
        mid off, quick single taken

End of over 14 (3 runs) New Zealand 33/3 (lead by 133 runs)
AJ Tudor 2-1-3-0 - City End
CD McMillan 9* (24b) SP Fleming 9* (33b 1x4)

       McMillan joins Fleming and Astle, oh what a contest
       and drinks endeth at chirty chree for chree
  14.1 Mullally to McMillan, FOUR, lashes at it, in teh air but just
        safely through the covers to teh boundary
  14.2 Mullally to McMillan, no run, leaves a quick one outside off
  14.3 Mullally to McMillan, no run, defends, looking for the single, but
        Mullally is quickly up on the follow through to make McMillan
        think again
  14.4 Mullally to McMillan, no run, covers in defence, to Ramprakash at
        extra cover
  14.5 Mullally to McMillan, no run, leaves wide outside off stump
  14.6 Mullally to McMillan, two runs, picked up in teh air wide of Tudor
        at square leg, the crowd gee up as good old Tuffers races around
        the boundary in the deep to field

End of over 15 (6 runs) New Zealand 39/3 (lead by 139 runs)
AD Mullally 7-2-20-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 9* (33b 1x4) CD McMillan 15* (30b 1x4)

  15.1 Tudor to Fleming, no run, very very wide outside off, Read has a
        long way to go to take in front of one and a half slip
  15.2 Tudor to Fleming, no run, beaten! late push at it as it deviated
        past the outside edge
  15.3 Tudor to Fleming, no run, jags back into the leftie, Fleming back
        in behind it on his stumps, defends away
  15.4 Tudor to Fleming, no run, reaching forward for it, lack of
        footwork, partly in the air, down to Tufnell at mid off
  15.5 Tudor to Fleming, no run, tangles himself up, trying to pull it
        around with a cross-bat shot, ends up with Tuffers again
  15.6 Tudor to Fleming, no run, a rare bouncer, ducks underneath

End of over 16 (maiden) New Zealand 39/3 (lead by 139 runs)
AJ Tudor 3-2-3-0 - City End
CD McMillan 15* (30b 1x4) SP Fleming 9* (39b 1x4)

  16.1 Mullally to McMillan, no run, a shooter! pitched outside off, and
        skirted along the deck through to the keeper
       umpire Willey looks on in amusement, but the cracks might just
        become alarming
  16.2 Mullally to McMillan, OUT: edged to Butcher, tried to drive a full
        ball, but a nice bit of away movement gets the nick to the slips

       New Zealand 39/4, Partnership of 22
       CD McMillan  c Butcher b Mullally  15 (32b 1x4 0x6)
       AD Mullally 7.2-2-20-3 (1w) - Pavilion End

       wicket number 14 for the day, and England turn the game around bit
        by bit
       still a truckload of overs remaining today, at the present rate, NZ
        would be all out just before stumps, en embarrassing thought for
        all concerned
       Cairns is the new batsman
  16.3 Mullally to Cairns, no run, a rip snorter! just short of a length
        and it shoots through him, done all ends up
       welcome to the crease Mr Cairns, we hope you don't stay long" that
        had read all over it
  16.4 Mullally to Cairns, no run, forward, fishing at it, keeps low
        through to Read, across stopping it in front of first slip
       this pitch is just starting to become a real character in the match
  16.5 Mullally to Cairns, no run, wide outside off, leaves through to
        Read, who yet again has to move across in front of first slip to
        take
  16.6 Mullally to Cairns, no run, beaten! outside off stump

End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 39/4 (lead by 139 runs)
AD Mullally 8-3-20-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 9* (39b 1x4) CL Cairns 0* (4b)

       Mullally with a rather handy 3-20 from his 8 overs
       what a game, what a bizarre, intriguing game
       too many Hollywood 'take the cash and run' type shots leading to
        many of the dismissals
       one suspects Atherton would have a field day, grinding out a
        cultured half century in a day on thisdeck
       Caddick replaces Tudor, captain Hussain happy to rotate between
        just the 3 quicks for now
  17.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, driven into the pitch, Caddick takes
        the bump ball 'catch', parries it up in the air
  17.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, outside off and moving back in late,
        Fleming leaves
  17.3 Caddick to Fleming, no run, forward, tries to flick an inswinger
        down the leg side, can't catch up with it however
  17.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run
  17.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, outside off, leaves
       Fleming has lasted 81 minutes for his 9, trying his hardest to make
        up for the lack of an Atherton in this game
  17.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, back and pushed into the ground, out to
        Thorpe at cover point

End of over 18 (maiden) New Zealand 39/4 (lead by 139 runs)
AR Caddick 7-1-13-1 (1nb) - City End
CL Cairns 0* (4b) SP Fleming 9* (45b 1x4)

  18.1 Mullally to Cairns, no run, moves across his crease, tries to help
        one down the leg side on its way, fails to get near it, through to
        Read
  18.2 Mullally to Cairns, three runs, uppish ball, clipped through
        midwicket, excellent outfielding around the boundary from a diving
        Tudor, keeps it to 3, Cairns off the mark, Read leaps high to take
        the return
  18.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, across his stumps, struck on the thigh
        pad, looks for a sneaky single, but wisely thinks better of it
  18.4 Mullally to Fleming, FOUR, forward, cut backward of point, beats
        Butcher and Tudor, nice timing
       Fleming's first runs in 37 minutes
  18.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, dead bats it down towards the covers,
        Ramprakash sprints in to field
  18.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, leaves one outside off stump and
        moving wider

End of over 19 (7 runs) New Zealand 46/4 (lead by 146 runs)
AD Mullally 9-3-27-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
CL Cairns 3* (6b) SP Fleming 13* (49b 2x4)

  19.1 Caddick to Cairns, OUT: it gets murkier, edged through to the
        keeper

       New Zealand 46/5, Partnership of 7
       CL Cairns  c Read b Caddick  3 (7b 0x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 7.1-1-13-2 (1nb) - City End

       the top orders of both sides need a "how to bat in a Test match"
        manual co-authored by Caddick and Tudor
       New Zealand effectively 146/5, and looking shakier by the minute
       first innings hero, and easily the top scorer of the match, Adam
        Parore walks in
       even half the runs from him here would be a boon to the visitors'
        cause
  19.2 Caddick to Parore, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump
  19.3 Caddick to Parore, OUT: you wouldn't believe it, really, welcome to
        the Twilight Zone, Birmingham

       New Zealand 46/6, Partnership of 0
       AC Parore  c Stewart b Caddick  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 7.3-1-13-3 (1nb) - City End

       Stewart redeems himself for the simple drop of Fleming earlier, and
        wicket number 16 for the day goes down
       3-13 for Caddick, it's his day
       enter batsman number 19 for the day, Dion Nash
  19.4 Caddick to Nash, no run, leaves outside off and moving further away
  19.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, fiddles outside off, beats the outside
        edge
  19.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, leaves again

End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 46/6 (lead by 146 runs)
AR Caddick 8-2-13-3 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 13* (49b 2x4) DJ Nash 0* (3b)

       a double wicket maiden, super late movement
       England were 45/7 an over before lunch, since then it's been all
        their game
       a 200 lead may still set a tricky target for England, but surely a
        highly gettable one
  20.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run, very wide outside off, no shot
        required
  20.2 Mullally to Fleming, no run, wide outside off, no shot again
  20.3 Mullally to Fleming, one run, forward, angles it down to Tudor at
        deep backward point
       a run, like gold dust in these here parts ...
  20.4 Mullally to Nash, no run, flirts with it, misses, kicks the ground
        as he's disgusted with himself
  20.5 Mullally to Nash, no run, outside off, angled straight across him,
        to the keeper
  20.6 Mullally to Nash, no run, struck on the pad, lengthy agonising
        appeal from Mullally, Willey says no sir, pitching middle and
        coming in, looked to be going down leg

End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 47/6 (lead by 147 runs)
AD Mullally 10-3-28-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 14* (52b 2x4) DJ Nash 0* (6b)

       scary to think ... the best start of the match was New Zealand's
        104/6 in the first innings
  21.1 Caddick to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off, very wide again
  21.2 Caddick to Fleming, no run, all set to push at it, decides to pull
        out late
  21.3 Caddick to Fleming, one run, pushed to midwicket, Fleming becomes
        joint top scorer of the innings
       and New Zealand sneak past their lowest score against England in
        England (Lord's 1958)
  21.4 Caddick to Nash, no run
  21.5 Caddick to Nash, no run, pushed to Tufnell on the leg side,
        misfields, but they don't look to capitalise
  21.6 Caddick to Nash, no run, nice ball, but a tad wide outside off to
        truly threaten, leaves

End of over 22 (1 run) New Zealand 48/6 (lead by 148 runs)
AR Caddick 9-2-14-3 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 15* (55b 2x4) DJ Nash 0* (9b)

       5 ducks in the match thusfar, Nash sits tantalisingly on a possibly
        6th still
  22.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run, firmly played to Habib at midwicket
  22.2 Mullally to Fleming, FOUR, beautiful off drive, bisected Mullally
        and Hussain at mid off, just a shade overpitched and Fleming got
        right into that with perfect timing
  22.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, played to Ramprakash at cover
       the ground is now bathed in late afternoon sunshine, yet the ball
        is still doing prodigious things off the wicket and in the air
  22.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, outside off, through to the keeper,
        just 80mph
  22.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, down the leg side, Fleming shuffles
        inside the line, tries to work it away, misses
  22.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, Fleming rocked back to push it through
        the covers, but it jagged back in, had to clamp down on it in
        defence

End of over 23 (4 runs) New Zealand 52/6 (lead by 152 runs)
AD Mullally 11-3-32-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
DJ Nash 0* (9b) SP Fleming 19* (61b 3x4)

       through to Read who takes down the leg side in the end
  23.1 Caddick to Nash, no run, swings away outside off, Nash watches it
        through to Read
  23.2 Caddick to Nash, no run, a beauty! late swing away, pitched up,
        Nash done completely
  23.3 Caddick to Nash, no run, angling on leg, defends
  23.4 Caddick to Nash, OUT: he's out, a bit of controversy, moved a long
        distance, umpire Bucknor says he got a little touch, Nash
        disagrees, and the replay tends to side with Nash on this one, but
        it matters not

       New Zealand 52/7, Partnership of 6
       DJ Nash  c Read b Caddick  0 (13b 0x4 0x6)
       AR Caddick 9.4-2-14-4 (1nb) - City End

       quacker number 7 for the game, wicket number 17 for the day
       Vettori joins Fleming, two lefties in together
  23.5 Caddick to Vettori, no run, well defends one coming back in
        straight on him, defends to Tufnell
  23.6 Caddick to Vettori, OUT: a beauty, a yorker, ta ta Vettori, quack
        quack quack quack quack quack quack quack (that's 8 ducks)

       New Zealand 52/8, Partnership of 0
       DL Vettori  b Caddick  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 24 (maiden) New Zealand 52/8 (lead by 152 runs)
AR Caddick 10-3-14-5 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 19* (61b 3x4) 

       double wicket maiden for Caddick, just like 2 overs ago from this
        end, and a cheap 5-fer, oh how has he owned this day
       the last 5 wickets have fallen for 13
       Doull strides out, not exactly know for his ability to stick around
  24.1 Mullally to Fleming, one run, turned down to third man
       who knows? we could get this all over by tonight ...
       anyone for a 3-match ODI series to fill the rest days up?
  24.2 Mullally to Doull, no run, leaves a short ball outside off
       179/18 today in 71 overs
  24.3 Mullally to Doull, FOUR, smacked through midwicket, that's Doull to
        a tea
  24.4 Mullally to Doull, bye: one run, oof! must've hit one of Tony's old
        keys stuck in the crevasses in the pitch, zommed off sideways
        towards the slips cordon, Read palms it away from the fielders,
        they get a bye
  24.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, plays and misses outside off
  24.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, pushed to midwicket

End of over 25 (6 runs) New Zealand 58/8 (lead by 158 runs)
AD Mullally 12-3-37-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 4* (3b 1x4) SP Fleming 20* (64b 3x4)

  25.1 Caddick to Doull, no run
  25.2 Caddick to Doull, no run, leaves it through to Read, taking it in
        front of first slip
  25.3 Caddick to Doull, no run, an almighty heave! for no profit, misses
        outside off
  25.4 Caddick to Doull, no run, zoom! flies through to Read outside off,
        acrobatic leap to take it
  25.5 Caddick to Doull, no run, fends away down to Hussain at gully
  25.6 Caddick to Doull, one run, slashes outside off, down to wide third
        man, two men in the deep there for the tail-ender facing

End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 59/8 (lead by 159 runs)
AR Caddick 11-3-15-5 (1nb) - City End
SB Doull 5* (9b 1x4) SP Fleming 20* (64b 3x4)

  26.1 Mullally to Doull, no run, fishes outside off, through to the
        keeper
  26.2 Mullally to Doull, one run, fends from the body to Habib running
        around from midwicket
  26.3 Mullally to Fleming, no run, in behind it in defence, played back
        to Mullally
  26.4 Mullally to Fleming, no run, no shot offered outside off
  26.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, too wide outside off again, leaves
  26.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, just to break up the pattern ...
        Fleming leaves outside off

End of over 27 (1 run) New Zealand 60/8 (lead by 160 runs)
AD Mullally 13-3-38-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 6* (11b 1x4) SP Fleming 20* (68b 3x4)

       Fleming just 5 bal6s away from winning the "determined batsman of
        the day award" - lasting 68 balls, behind Caddick with a mammoth
        73, a tough grind indeed
  27.1 Caddick to Doull, FOUR, crack! smashed straight down the ground
        over the bowler's head, not far from being a six
       Doull is Mr No-nonsense, get him out or be punished, on to double
        figures in no time - just the third player to do so this innings
  27.2 Caddick to Doull, FOUR, slapped away through midwicket, Doull's on
        fire!
       he better be careful, bat might just dominate ball if this keeps up
        for much longer, and we can't have that
  27.3 Caddick to Doull, (noball) no run, attempted yorker, but ill-
        directed and oversteps, down the leg side through to Read
  27.3 Caddick to Doull, no run, chops it down to gully, Ramps fields
  27.4 Caddick to Doull, FOUR, oh my, another tail-ender working his night
        job as an undercover batsman, lovely straight drive down the
        ground
       decimats Caddick's figures - he's gone for 13 in his last 4 balls,
        after going for just 15 in his previous 11 overs
  27.5 Caddick to Doull, no run, no shot offered outside off, how boring
       Doull 18 from 17 balls, Fleming must be annoyed, having to labour
        for a couple of hours for just 20
  27.6 Caddick to Doull, no run, keeps very low outside off, ugly stuff
        through to the keeper

End of over 28 (13 runs) New Zealand 73/8 (lead by 173 runs)
AR Caddick 12-3-28-5 (2nb) - City End
SP Fleming 20* (68b 3x4) SB Doull 18* (18b 4x4)

       the lead stands at 173, it's going to be one helluva interesting
        chase this
  28.1 Mullally to Fleming, no run, forward, pushed to mid off where
        Hussain fields
  28.2 Mullally to Fleming, legbye: one run, struck on the pad, appeal for
        lbw turned down, dribbles away on the leg side for a simple leggie
        byebye
  28.3 Mullally to Doull, no run, opens the arms up giving himself room
        outside off, misses
  28.4 Mullally to Doull, no run, leaves outside off
       this pair have bowled in tandem for the last 12.4 overs now, must
        surely be time for a change shortly
       adrenaline lasts only so long
  28.5 Mullally to Doull, one run, turned away for an easy single, Doull
        just one short of his more illustrious partner now
  28.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, defends square on the off side

End of over 29 (2 runs) New Zealand 75/8 (lead by 175 runs)
AD Mullally 14-3-39-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 19* (21b 4x4) SP Fleming 20* (71b 3x4)

       still 15 overs remaining, amazing
       Caddick to continue
       sorry, 'tis the Tudor lad
       Caddick ends a spell of 6-2-15-4, including a spell of 4-1 in 18
        deliveries at one stage
  29.1 Tudor to Doull, one run, turned down to third man, and Doull
        becomes joint top scorer - "g'day Flem"
  29.2 Tudor to Fleming, no run, you could swear you were just watching
        Doull in a mirror for that'un! an almighty cross batted heave
        trying to launch it over midwicket, missed it by a mile,
        ridiculous shot
       he has a number 10 batsman for a partner, who's made 20 off 22
        balls, and he's panicking? go figure
  29.3 Tudor to Fleming, no run, defends on the off side
  29.4 Tudor to Fleming, no run, outside off and staying wide, leaves
  29.5 Tudor to Fleming, no run, bounced off a good length and rapped his
        bottom hand
  29.6 Tudor to Fleming, FOUR, picked sweetly off his toes and lofted into
        the vast arid plains beyond midwicket. One bounce four.

End of over 30 (5 runs) New Zealand 80/8 (lead by 180 runs)
AJ Tudor 4-2-8-0 - City End
SB Doull 20* (22b 4x4) SP Fleming 24* (76b 4x4)

       the partnership ups to 28, the highest of the innings
  30.1 Mullally to Doull, no run, somewhat loose cut on the bounce to
        point
  30.2 Mullally to Doull, no run, again a half crossbatted shot, retrived
        by point
  30.3 Mullally to Doull, no run, yikes, Doull flinches at one that
        sharply rose at him, awkwardly jabs it down
  30.4 Mullally to Doull, one run, gives himself room, guides it down to
        Tufnell and his fan club at third man, lovely return over the
        bails
  30.5 Mullally to Fleming, no run, plays at it outside off, withdraws the
        bat after it passes by as a token gesture
  30.6 Mullally to Fleming, no run, defends solidly back to the bowler

End of over 31 (1 run) New Zealand 81/8 (lead by 181 runs)
AD Mullally 15-3-40-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 21* (26b 4x4) SP Fleming 24* (78b 4x4)

       this post-tea pitch seems to have been possessed by more demons
        than Linda Blair
       but it's still no excuse for downright shoddy batting, but almost
        every batsman in the match
  31.1 Tudor to Doull, no run, forward, beaten, through 'im, not far from
        the edge at all, through to Read
  31.2 Tudor to Doull, no run, back and turned away to midwicket, Hussain
        across from square leg to field and prevent the run
  31.3 Tudor to Doull, FOUR, huge wallop, and gets it away to the
        boundary, and passes Fleming!
       yet another twist in the match, as the number 10 threatens to play
        the cameo of his life
  31.4 Tudor to Doull, three runs, smash again! down to long on, lovely
        clean bowl, Tuffers just manages to overhaul inside the rope to
        yet more big cheers
       partnership up to 36, Doull contributing 28 of them
  31.5 Tudor to Fleming, no run, defends
  31.6 Tudor to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 32 (7 runs) New Zealand 88/8 (lead by 188 runs)
AJ Tudor 5-2-15-0 - City End
SB Doull 28* (30b 5x4) SP Fleming 24* (80b 4x4)

       methinks England could do a lot worse than reversing their batting
        order for the chase ...
  32.1 Mullally to Doull, no run, pitches outside off, cut back a mile
        back in, offering to give Doull a free bit of tummy liposuction,
        cut 'im in 'arf
  32.2 Mullally to Doull, no run, frees the arms outside off, guides it
        straight to Hussain at gully
       still no sign of Tuffers at the bowling crease, despite him
        cleaning up the tail in the first innings with some well flighted
        deliveries
  32.3 Mullally to Doull, FOUR, incredible shot! flat batted straight back
        down the wicket, straight past the umpire and whack into the
        boundary
       32 from 33 balls, 24 in boundaries from Doull, astonishing stuff
       joins Tudor's effort, 1 short of Caddick's
  32.4 Mullally to Doull, no run, pushed back down the wicket, looks for a
        possible run, but Caddick is across from mid off to make them
        think again
       Doull's highest score in a Test in fact came in his last innings,
        38* v South Africa at Wellington
  32.5 Mullally to Doull, FOUR, oh this is shooper schtuff! pulled high,
        wide and handsome through midwicket!
       what critical runs these, how many twists and turns can there be in
        a day's play? with 11.1 overs remaining, there's bound to be
        another one or two tonight alone ...
  32.6 Mullally to Doull, no run, cracked down to gully, great diving save

End of over 33 (8 runs) New Zealand 96/8 (lead by 196 runs)
AD Mullally 16-3-48-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
SP Fleming 24* (80b 4x4) SB Doull 36* (36b 7x4)

       the captain tries to inspire something amongst the fielders as
        things just start to shake a little
       44 run partnership, the lead is up to 196
       the captain turns to the Cat, Mr Tufnell gets a go
  33.1 Tufnell to Fleming, one run, turned around the corner to backward
        square leg, Mullally fields, they amble a single
  33.2 Tufnell to Doull, no run, waits on it, dabbles it away to Caddick
        at backward point
  33.3 Tufnell to Doull, FOUR, short, and Doull rocked back, hammering it
        through the covers, and that's his highest Test innings
       remarkable, remarkable stuff
  33.4 Tufnell to Doull, no run, leaves outside off stump
       40 of the 49 partnership to Doull, far from being mistaken for Dull
  33.5 Tufnell to Doull, one run, turned away for another single and
        that's the 50 stand
       though the highest 9th wicket stand for NZ v England is still a
        long way off, 118 by Coney/Cairns (Lance)
  33.6 Tufnell to Fleming, no run, defends

End of over 34 (6 runs) New Zealand 102/8 (lead by 202 runs)
PCR Tufnell 1-0-6-0 - City End
SB Doull 41* (40b 8x4) SP Fleming 25* (82b 4x4)

       Andy Caddick returns, having a go from the opposite end this time
  34.1 Caddick to Doull, no run, half-pull attempted, ends up being pushed
        to Ramprakash in the covers
  34.2 Caddick to Doull, two runs, steered crisply backward of Butcher at
        backward point, Tuffers in the action yet again, well run two,
        good return throw
       and they've doubled the score, from 52/8 to 104/8, dis is craaaazy
        mon
  34.3 Caddick to Doull, one run
  34.4 Caddick to Fleming, no run, pushed to Habib at cover point
  34.5 Caddick to Fleming, no run, on driven to Hussain at mid on
  34.6 Caddick to Fleming, no run, short, back and played to Habib in the
        covers

End of over 35 (3 runs) New Zealand 105/8 (lead by 205 runs)
AR Caddick 13-3-31-5 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 44* (43b 8x4) SP Fleming 25* (85b 4x4)

       Fleming signals to the dressing room, he wants some magic spray
       after he was hit on the thumb by Tudor earlier
       the lead sits at 205, and is now becoming rather threatening ...
        yet if a side made it to 105/8 in any different manor to this,
        you'd think England were all over New Zealand, right now it's
        anybody's game
  35.1 Tufnell to Doull, no run
  35.2 Tufnell to Doull, no run, back to a slow turner, turned away to
        Caddick at backward point
       pitch is rather slow indeed, plenty of time to size that one up
  35.3 Tufnell to Doull, one run, turns a long way, sweetly stroked into
        the covers, they sprint a sharp single
       500 runs in Test cricket for Doull now
  35.4 Tufnell to Fleming, OUT: Fleming back giving himself room, gets the
        under edge from the glove, into the box, and pops up to Read to
        juggle it and take the catch

       New Zealand 106/9, Partnership of 54
       SP Fleming  c Read b Tufnell  25 (86b 4x4 0x6)
       PCR Tufnell 1.4-0-7-1 - City End

       a 54 run partnership comes to an end and Tuffers comes up trumps
        yet again
       Doull must be a tad peeved right now, Allott joins him while he's
        still 5 runs short of a maiden Test 50
       he was similarly stranded short in his last innings too, when his
        support ran out
       and yes, it's another twist in the plot (TM)
       5 men hover around the bat for Allott
  35.5 Tufnell to Allott, no run, defends
  35.6 Tufnell to Allott, no run, leaves outside off, survives the over

End of over 36 (1 run) New Zealand 106/9 (lead by 206 runs)
PCR Tufnell 2-0-7-1 - City End
SB Doull 45* (46b 8x4) GI Allott 0* (2b)

       *still* 8 overs to bowl today
       a bit of fluke in that catch of Read's, ricocheted off his stomach
        and popped up to take it on the rebound
  36.1 Caddick to Doull, no run, charges down the track, big swipe, but
        misses
       no surprises in what Doull as going to do once he's forced to team
        up with the last man standing
  36.2 Caddick to Doull, no run, appeal for caught behind, rather half-
        hearted, close, Doull is lucky
       Doull gave himself room again, just shaved passed safely
  36.3 Caddick to Doull, one run, open spaces in the field, allowing Doull
        the single to get him off strike, he accepts it
       the 54 partnership for the 9th wicket came in just 11.4 overs
  36.4 Caddick to Allott, no run, beaten outside off by a good'un
  36.5 Caddick to Allott, no run, forward, swung away too far to threaten
        the edge
  36.6 Caddick to Allott, no run, solid defensive shot to Mullally at wide
        mid off

End of over 37 (1 run) New Zealand 107/9 (lead by 207 runs)
AR Caddick 14-3-32-5 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SB Doull 46* (49b 8x4) GI Allott 0* (5b)

       Tuffers gets another big cheer, coming in to bowl what the crowd
        hope is the final over of the Kiwi innings
       the minimum target stands at 208 as of now, every extra run from
        here is probably worth twice as many in the circumstances
  37.1 Tufnell to Doull, OUT: no surprises from Doull again, charges down
        the track and misses, easy stumping for Read and there endeth the
        innings

       New Zealand 107/10, Partnership of 1
       SB Doull  st Read b Tufnell  46 (50b 8x4 0x6)
       PCR Tufnell 2.1-0-7-2 - City End

       Doull misses his 50, again, and Tufnell asks his captain why he
        wasn't brought on to mop up the tail sooner
       England will get to face 4 overs tonight
       given 20 wickets have fallen in 83.5 overs so far today, odds must
        be slim on the chances of another in the remainder
       6 dismissals in the innings for Read, not bad at all for the
        debutant
       England need 208 to win in around 274 overs, can they keep up with
        the required rate?
       the simple, nay only, goal for the England openers tonight must be
        survival
       0/0 is better than anything for 1 down, they have all the time in
        the world on the following days
       the bad light meter shows 1 light, so it's deteriorating a bit now
       2 lights means marginal, 3 lights means they're off unless the
        umpires can be strongly convinced otherwise
       Geoff Allott mustn't believe he has to bowl in two different
        innings in a day
   0.1 Allott to Butcher, no run, leaves outside off
       just 3 overs to bowl today
   0.2 Allott to Butcher, three runs, edged down towards third man, great
        chase by Vettori from wider, replay called - he dived close to the
        rope, did well to just keep it inside, crowd calls it 4 and boo
        accordingly when it's not given
   0.3 Allott to Stewart, no run, full ball angling down leg, turned away
        off the pad
   0.4 Allott to Stewart, no run, beaten outside off! Stewart just plain
        didn't see that one
       another light on the bad light meter goes on, we may not get all 3
        overs in
   0.5 Allott to Stewart, OUT: is that the end of Alec Stewart's career? a
        beauty, just like so many in the World Cup, Allott gets one
        straight and full, completely yorks him and done completely

       England 3/1, Partnership of 3
       AJ Stewart  b Allott  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       GI Allott 0.5-0-3-1 - Pavilion End

       Allott does what he's rarely done in the past - swing the red ball
        back, middle and off are rattled
       wicket number 21 for the day, truly unbelievable
       and the 3rd light on the bad light meter goes up
       Alex Tudor is promoted as nightwatchman
   0.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, wide outside off, he lets it go through to
        Parore

End of over 1 (3 runs) England 3/1 (205 more runs req)
GI Allott 1-0-3-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 3* (2b) AJ Tudor 0* (1b)

       it's not often that 21 wickets fall in one day of a post-war Test
        match
   1.1 Doull to Butcher, no run, down the leg side, tries to flick it
        away, Parore scrambles across desperately to prevent any run
       and the umpires have a chat, as the third light on the meter is on
       this may be it folks, an anti-climactic end to a funny old day's
        play
       and that is it
       the batsmen are offered the light, and shock horror, they accept it
       superlatives may not necessarily be in order when describing what
        has unfolded today, but try coming up with as many synonyms for
        "remarkable" as you can and you might get an idea
       Stewart gets out twice in the day, for 1 and 0, failing to come to
        grips with two straight deliveries from Allott
       England go from 45/7 to 115/7 to 126 all out, Caddick and Tudor
        looking accomplished batsmen by comparison to their top order
        counterparts
       New Zealand come out with a 100 run lead, Twose goes first ball of
        the innings to bag a pair, the Caddick-inspired capitulation
        follows, slumping to 52/8, before Doull emulates Caddick/Tudor by
        smashing an innovative 46 at a run a ball pace, whilst his
       captain just looks on as a silent partner of a 54 run partnership
        for the 9th wicket
       Tufnell cleans up the last 2 wickets ultra quickly, after being
        kept away from the bowling crease for eons, and then England
        suffer one final poetic blow to end the day
       85 overs bowled today, 21 wickets (that's an average of one every
        24 balls or so), and 236 runs
       who needs ODIs when you have this sort of action? it had all the
        calamity, shocks, surprises, comebacks, twists and turns of your
        run if the mill soap opera
       and it was far from contrived, though the skill level involved was
        questionable - both sides providing genuine moments of splendour,
        but the very next minute the shameful appeared
       the equation is simple, with 3 days left, England need 205 runs,
        New Zealand need 9 wickets; one of them may want a lot of rain
        come lunch time tomorrow if the other side breaks the magic formla
        for drama
       join us at 2200GMT (10pm NZT) tomorrow for what should be the
        finish, either way, good night for now

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

   1.2 Doull to Butcher, no run, wide outside off
   1.3 Doull to Butcher, no run, left alone
   1.4 Doull to Butcher, bye: two runs, down leg
   1.5 Doull to Butcher, FOUR, smashed backward of poont
   1.6 Doull to Butcher, one run, played to covers, quick run

End of over 2 (7 runs) England 10/1 (198 more runs req)
SB Doull 1-0-5-0 - City End
MA Butcher 8* (8b 1x4) AJ Tudor 0* (1b)

   2.1 Allott to Butcher, no run, ball seams away
   2.2 Allott to Butcher, two runs, past cover, twose gets it inside the
        ropes
   2.3 Allott to Butcher, three runs, lovely shot off pads
   2.4 Allott to Tudor, legbye: one run, appeal, not out
   2.5 Allott to Butcher, no run
   2.6 Allott to Butcher, one run, off hips to long-leg

End of over 3 (7 runs) England 17/1 (191 more runs req)
GI Allott 2-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 14* (13b 1x4) AJ Tudor 0* (2b)

   3.1 Doull to Butcher, no run
   3.2 Doull to Butcher, one run, nudged to long-leg
   3.3 Doull to Tudor, no run
   3.4 Doull to Tudor, legbye: one run
   3.5 Doull to Butcher, FOUR, pulled over sqr leg, one bounce over ropes
   3.6 Doull to Butcher, no run

End of over 4 (6 runs) England 23/1 (185 more runs req)
SB Doull 2-0-10-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 0* (4b) MA Butcher 19* (17b 2x4)

   4.1 Allott to Tudor, bye: FOUR, ball flies down legside
   4.2 Allott to Tudor, no run, nice shot fielded at point
   4.3 Allott to Tudor, FOUR, one-knee crash thru covers
   4.4 Allott to Tudor, no run
   4.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, allot takes a nap again
   4.6 Allott to Tudor, no run

End of over 5 (8 runs) England 31/1 (177 more runs req)
GI Allott 3-0-13-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 19* (17b 2x4) AJ Tudor 4* (10b 1x4)

   5.1 Doull to Butcher, one run, patted down and quick run
   5.2 Doull to Tudor, one run, down to long-leg
   5.3 Doull to Butcher, no run
   5.4 Doull to Butcher, no run
   5.5 Doull to Butcher, no run, wide outside off
   5.6 Doull to Butcher, no run

End of over 6 (2 runs) England 33/1 (175 more runs req)
SB Doull 3-0-12-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 5* (11b 1x4) MA Butcher 20* (22b 2x4)

   6.1 Allott to Tudor, no run, tried a backfoot drive
   6.2 Allott to Tudor, no run
   6.3 Allott to Tudor, no run, straight to mid-off
   6.4 Allott to Tudor, no run, low bounce
   6.5 Allott to Tudor, FOUR, rocks back and cracks it past point
   6.6 Allott to Tudor, no run

End of over 7 (4 runs) England 37/1 (171 more runs req)
GI Allott 4-0-17-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 20* (22b 2x4) AJ Tudor 9* (17b 2x4)

   7.1 Doull to Butcher, one run, nudged to long-leg
   7.2 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, cut past gully
   7.3 Doull to Tudor, two runs, tennis swat over the bowler
   7.4 Doull to Tudor, two runs, eased past the bowler
   7.5 Doull to Tudor, no run, seams away
   7.6 Doull to Tudor, no run, tries to pull, lucky not to play on

End of over 8 (9 runs) England 46/1 (162 more runs req)
SB Doull 4-0-21-0 - City End
MA Butcher 21* (23b 2x4) AJ Tudor 17* (22b 3x4)

   8.1 Allott to Butcher, no run
   8.2 Allott to Butcher, no run
   8.3 Allott to Butcher, no run, fielded at mid-off
   8.4 Allott to Butcher, FOUR, slash over gully
   8.5 Allott to Butcher, no run
   8.6 Allott to Butcher, no run

End of over 9 (4 runs) England 50/1 (158 more runs req)
GI Allott 5-0-21-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 17* (22b 3x4) MA Butcher 25* (29b 3x4)

   9.1 Vettori to Tudor, no run
   9.2 Vettori to Tudor, FOUR, lovely drive past bowler
   9.3 Vettori to Tudor, no run
   9.4 Vettori to Tudor, FOUR, copybook stuff thru extra-cover
   9.5 Vettori to Tudor, no run
   9.6 Vettori to Tudor, no run

End of over 10 (8 runs) England 58/1 (150 more runs req)
DL Vettori 1-0-8-0 - City End
MA Butcher 25* (29b 3x4) AJ Tudor 25* (28b 5x4)

  10.1 Allott to Butcher, no run
  10.2 Allott to Butcher, no run
       allott up to 85mph
  10.3 Allott to Butcher, no run, played quietly to point
  10.4 Allott to Butcher, no run, played  and missed outside off
  10.5 Allott to Butcher, no run
  10.6 Allott to Butcher, one run

End of over 11 (1 run) England 59/1 (149 more runs req)
GI Allott 6-0-22-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 26* (35b 3x4) AJ Tudor 25* (28b 5x4)

  11.1 Vettori to Butcher, no run
       silly-point & short-leg in
  11.2 Vettori to Butcher, no run
  11.3 Vettori to Butcher, no run
  11.4 Vettori to Butcher, no run
  11.5 Vettori to Butcher, no run, sweep and misses, appeal for catch, not
        out
  11.6 Vettori to Butcher, one run, down to square-leg

End of over 12 (1 run) England 60/1 (148 more runs req)
DL Vettori 2-0-9-0 - City End
MA Butcher 27* (41b 3x4) AJ Tudor 25* (28b 5x4)

  12.1 Allott to Butcher, no run
  12.2 Allott to Butcher, no run
  12.3 Allott to Butcher, no run
  12.4 Allott to Butcher, no run
  12.5 Allott to Butcher, no run
  12.6 Allott to Butcher, one run, flicked to long-leg

End of over 13 (1 run) England 61/1 (147 more runs req)
GI Allott 7-0-23-1 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 28* (47b 3x4) AJ Tudor 25* (28b 5x4)

  13.1 Vettori to Butcher, no run
  13.2 Vettori to Butcher, no run, in defensive mode
  13.3 Vettori to Butcher, no run
  13.4 Vettori to Butcher, no run, tossed up but batsman not biting
  13.5 Vettori to Butcher, one run, nudged to square-leg
  13.6 Vettori to Tudor, no run

End of over 14 (1 run) England 62/1 (146 more runs req)
DL Vettori 3-0-10-0 - City End
MA Butcher 29* (52b 3x4) AJ Tudor 25* (29b 5x4)

  14.1 Allott to Butcher, FOUR, too full, thrashed through cover
  14.2 Allott to Butcher, no run, outside off, lets it go through
  14.3 Allott to Butcher, no run, pushed to gully off the backfoot
  14.4 Allott to Butcher, (noball) no run, attempted bouncer, doesnt gain
        in height at all, Butcher ducks
  14.4 Allott to Butcher, no run, pushed to midwicket
  14.5 Allott to Butcher, no run, driven back to the bowler
  14.6 Allott to Butcher, no run, pushed to point, McMillan manages to run
        quickly, given his girth, to point and field

End of over 15 (5 runs) England 67/1 (141 more runs req)
GI Allott 8-0-28-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 25* (29b 5x4) MA Butcher 33* (59b 4x4)

       Dion Nash, the on a hattrick hero of the first innings comes in to
        replace Vettori
  15.1 Nash to Tudor, no run, nips back, rolls off the pads to slip
  15.2 Nash to Tudor, one run, nice looking drive off the backfoot to
        cover, Tudor being a real pain for New Zealand
  15.3 Nash to Butcher, no run, outside off, left alone
  15.4 Nash to Butcher, no run, outside off, Butcher pokes at it, misses,
        thankfully for England
  15.5 Nash to Butcher, no run, outside off, left alone
  15.6 Nash to Butcher, no run, goes straight through, Butcher lets it go
        just past his shirt

End of over 16 (1 run) England 68/1 (140 more runs req)
DJ Nash 1-0-1-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 26* (31b 5x4) MA Butcher 33* (63b 4x4)

Match State: Day 3: Drinksum

  16.1 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, gentle loosener from Cairns, smashed through
        cover
  16.2 Cairns to Tudor, no run, better reply, beaten outside off, through
        to Paroree
  16.3 Cairns to Tudor, FOUR, the agony doesnt cease, run down to third
        man, Tudor betters his previous highest test score in the first
        innings
  16.4 Cairns to Tudor, no run, beaten outside off
  16.5 Cairns to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  16.6 Cairns to Tudor, no run, bounced up from a spot, pushed to mid on

End of over 17 (8 runs) England 76/1 (132 more runs req)
CL Cairns 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
MA Butcher 33* (63b 4x4) AJ Tudor 34* (37b 7x4)

  17.1 Nash to Butcher, no run, defended off the backfoot, Tudor comes a
        short way down the track, must be relishing the thought of a
        century against this attack
  17.2 Nash to Butcher, no run, outside off, left alone
  17.3 Nash to Butcher, no run, see above
  17.4 Nash to Butcher, OUT: inside edge between bat and person to Parore,
        Butcher waited for Bucknor to send him off, surprisingly Bucknor
        gave a quick decision by his standards

       England 76/2, Partnership of 73
       MA Butcher  c Parore b Nash  33 (67b 4x4 0x6)
       DJ Nash 1.4-0-1-1 - City End

  17.5 Nash to Hussain, no run, pushed to the slip cordon
       That looked like an inside edge onto pad and then to the keeper
  17.6 Nash to Hussain, FOUR, straying down leg and smashed through
        midwicket, Nash somehow manages to mix the ridiculous deliveries
        with the good ones

End of over 18 (4 runs) England 80/2 (128 more runs req)
DJ Nash 2-0-5-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 34* (37b 7x4) N Hussain 4* (2b 1x4)

       Hussain started in similar fashion in the last innings
  18.1 Cairns to Tudor, (noball) no run, edged, caught NO BALL !
       chasing a wide delivery outside off
  18.1 Cairns to Tudor, no run, pushed to McMillan running from point, who
        dives and creates a mini crater
  18.2 Cairns to Tudor, no run, straying down legside
  18.3 Cairns to Tudor, no run, rapped on the pads, going way down leg, no
        appeal
  18.4 Cairns to Tudor, no run, punched off the backfoot to McMillan at
        point
  18.5 Cairns to Tudor, no run, slower one, Tudor puts his bat down in
        time, rolls to midwicket
  18.6 Cairns to Tudor, no run, pushed to McMillan again, who might have
        lost a couple of grams in that over with all the fielding

End of over 19 (1 run) England 81/2 (127 more runs req)
CL Cairns 2-0-9-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 4* (2b 1x4) AJ Tudor 34* (44b 7x4)

  19.1 Nash to Hussain, no run, lets it go through to the keeper, passes
        very close to the shirt
  19.2 Nash to Hussain, no run, prods it to Vettori at 3rd slip
  19.3 Nash to Hussain, FOUR, fuller length on the legs, smashed straight
        down the ground past mid on
  19.4 Nash to Hussain, no run, outside off left alone
  19.5 Nash to Hussain, no run, pushed to midwicket, Nash for some strange
        reason thinks that might have been very close
  19.6 Nash to Hussain, no run

End of over 20 (4 runs) England 85/2 (123 more runs req)
DJ Nash 3-0-9-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 34* (44b 7x4) N Hussain 8* (8b 2x4)

  20.1 Cairns to Tudor, no run, pushed to short midwicket, mid on runs in
        and fields
  20.2 Cairns to Tudor, no run, takes the under edge of teh bat and rolls
        near the bat
  20.3 Cairns to Tudor, one run, pushed to short midwicket, quick run
        taken
  20.4 Cairns to Hussain, no run, attempted drive, misses completely,
        beaten
  20.5 Cairns to Hussain, no run, nips back a fair way, Hussain lets it
        pass over the stumps
  20.6 Cairns to Hussain, FOUR, short and pulled over midwicket

End of over 21 (5 runs) England 90/2 (118 more runs req)
CL Cairns 3-0-14-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 35* (47b 7x4) N Hussain 12* (11b 3x4)

       Just to put a dampener on things, Hussain started in this very
        fashion in the last innings and was out to a beauty
  21.1 Nash to Tudor, FOUR, shasmed through cover, Tudor has to be in the
        side purely as a batsman
       smashed, that was
  21.2 Nash to Tudor, no run, defended
  21.3 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed off the backfoot to cover, Vettori
        dives
  21.4 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed past the bowler, mid on fields
  21.5 Nash to Tudor, FOUR, width outside off, slashed over third man
  21.6 Nash to Tudor, no run

End of over 22 (8 runs) England 98/2 (110 more runs req)
DJ Nash 4-0-17-1 - City End
N Hussain 12* (11b 3x4) AJ Tudor 43* (53b 9x4)

  22.1 Cairns to Hussain, no run, pushed to point
  22.2 Cairns to Hussain, no run, driven to cover
  22.3 Cairns to Hussain, no run, outside off, passes through to the
        keeper
       21 wickets went down yesterday, 1 so far
  22.4 Cairns to Hussain, no run
  22.5 Cairns to Hussain, no run, pushed to cover
  22.6 Cairns to Hussain, FOUR, short outside off, punched past diving
        gully through third man, Cairns joins Nash in his ability to
        produce trash deliveries at will

End of over 23 (4 runs) England 102/2 (106 more runs req)
CL Cairns 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 43* (53b 9x4) N Hussain 16* (17b 4x4)

  23.1 Nash to Tudor, no run, rapped on the pads, going down leg
  23.2 Nash to Tudor, no run, nearly drags it back onto the stumps in Gary
        Kirsten style, tried to punch it off the backfoot through cover
  23.3 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  23.4 Nash to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  23.5 Nash to Tudor, FOUR, amazing shot off the backfoot through cover
  23.6 Nash to Tudor, no run, back to the bowler, Tudor one shot away from
        his first test 50

End of over 24 (4 runs) England 106/2 (102 more runs req)
DJ Nash 5-0-21-1 - City End
N Hussain 16* (17b 4x4) AJ Tudor 47* (59b 10x4)

       Vettori comes back
  24.1 Vettori to Hussain, FOUR, Welcome Mister Vettori, way outside off,
        thrashed through cover
  24.2 Vettori to Hussain, bye: one run, turned from otuside off, catches
        Parore's gloves and beats the slip
  24.3 Vettori to Tudor, no run
  24.4 Vettori to Tudor, no run
  24.5 Vettori to Tudor, FOUR, smashed past extra cover, fifty for TUdor
  24.6 Vettori to Tudor, no run

End of over 25 (9 runs) England 115/2 (93 more runs req)
DL Vettori 4-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 20* (19b 5x4) AJ Tudor 51* (63b 11x4)

  25.1 Nash to Hussain, no run
  25.2 Nash to Hussain, no run
  25.3 Nash to Hussain, no run, kicked up from a length, very similar to
        the one which got Hussain in the first innings, Hussaiin gets
        squared up badly, hit on the shoulder, lovely delivery
  25.4 Nash to Hussain, FOUR, no third man, thank you Mr Fleming, run down
        to third man
       Hussain taking over from Tudor in making all his runs in boundaries
  25.5 Nash to Hussain, no run, beaten all ends up, squared up, Nash has a
        few words about that shot
  25.6 Nash to Hussain, no run, bounced from a length, hits Hussain on the
        elbow, very painful that must be

End of over 26 (4 runs) England 119/2 (89 more runs req)
DJ Nash 6-0-25-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 51* (63b 11x4) N Hussain 24* (25b 6x4)

       Nash having the better of Hussain in that over, but the wicket isnt
        there  yet
  26.1 Vettori to Tudor, no run, cut to point
  26.2 Vettori to Tudor, no run, defended
  26.3 Vettori to Tudor, no run, let go to Parore
  26.4 Vettori to Tudor, no run, pushed on the offside
       Tudor having thoughts of a century now
  26.5 Vettori to Tudor, no run, defended
  26.6 Vettori to Tudor, no run, pushed through quicker, Parore collects

End of over 27 (maiden) England 119/2 (89 more runs req)
DL Vettori 5-1-18-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 24* (25b 6x4) AJ Tudor 51* (69b 11x4)

       Nash resumes his battle with Hussain
  27.1 Nash to Hussain, no run, guided to Vettori at slip
  27.2 Nash to Hussain, no run, Hussain chants 'Come on Come on', beaten
        outside off, squared up again
  27.3 Nash to Hussain, no run, straying down leg
  27.4 Nash to Hussain, no run
  27.5 Nash to Hussain, FOUR, smashed over point, one bounce into the
        fence, Nasser doesnt want to run at all !
  27.6 Nash to Hussain, no run, through to the keeper

End of over 28 (4 runs) England 123/2 (85 more runs req)
DJ Nash 7-0-29-1 - City End
AJ Tudor 51* (69b 11x4) N Hussain 28* (31b 7x4)

  28.1 Vettori to Tudor, no run, half hearted appeal for lbw as Tudor
        pushes forward
  28.2 Vettori to Tudor, no run, defended
       Doull languishing in the outfield
  28.3 Vettori to Tudor, no run, pushed to mwide mid off
  28.4 Vettori to Tudor, no run, driven to midwicket
  28.5 Vettori to Tudor, FOUR, straying down leg, swatted through wide mid
        on
       Tudor playing some real classy shots
  28.6 Vettori to Tudor, no run, outside off, left alone

End of over 29 (4 runs) England 127/2 (81 more runs req)
DL Vettori 6-1-22-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 28* (31b 7x4) AJ Tudor 55* (75b 12x4)

       How often do   you get to see replays of a #9 batsman's shots in
        his innings ?
       Astle replaces Nash, Doull is either injured or he isnt in
        Fleming's good books
  29.1 Astle to Hussain, no run
  29.2 Astle to Hussain, no run
  29.3 Astle to Hussain, no run, pushed to point
  29.4 Astle to Hussain, no run, short delivery, tried to pull, didnt
        connect at all, instead rolls down the pitch
  29.5 Astle to Hussain, no run, pushed to point
  29.6 Astle to Hussain, no run

End of over 30 (maiden) England 127/2 (81 more runs req)
NJ Astle 1-1-0-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 55* (75b 12x4) N Hussain 28* (37b 7x4)

       And that is lunch. Tudor the hero of the morning, very well made
        50. Hussain giving him good support, England in a very good
        position at lunch

Match State: Day 3: Lunch

       We resume play after the interval
       Allott starts off proceedings
  30.1 Allott to Tudor, no run, pushed to the offside
  30.2 Allott to Tudor, no run
  30.3 Allott to Tudor, no run, attempted yorker, beats Tudor, going just
        wide off the stumps
  30.4 Allott to Tudor, FOUR, straying down leg, flicked away through
        midwicket, Tudor's highest first class score
  30.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, left alone
       Tudor's previous best was against Leicestershire, 56 say hte TV
        comms
  30.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, ambitious shot attempted, driven back to
        the bowler

End of over 31 (4 runs) England 131/2 (77 more runs req)
GI Allott 9-0-32-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 28* (37b 7x4) AJ Tudor 59* (81b 13x4)

       Fleming heeds the commentators, brings back Doull
  31.1 Doull to Hussain, no run, nice outswinger to begin with, bat hits
        pad  as Hussain misses the ball
  31.2 Doull to Hussain, no run, pushed to point
  31.3 Doull to Hussain, no run, pushed to point
  31.4 Doull to Hussain, no run, digs out the attempted yorker
  31.5 Doull to Hussain, no run, pushed back down the track
  31.6 Doull to Hussain, FOUR, outswinger, driven past point, Hussain
        continues to deal in boundaries

End of over 32 (4 runs) England 135/2 (73 more runs req)
SB Doull 5-0-25-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 59* (81b 13x4) N Hussain 32* (43b 8x4)

       25th boundary of the innings
  32.1 Allott to Tudor, one run, guided past diving gully, amazingly
        there's a third man present !
  32.2 Allott to Hussain, no run, outside off, left alone
  32.3 Allott to Hussain, no run
  32.4 Allott to Hussain, no run, passes very close to the stumps, Hussain
        seems to be pretty confident, lets it go
  32.5 Allott to Hussain, (noball) FOUR, width outside off, smashed
        through cover, Hussain hits another boundary *yawn*
  32.5 Allott to Hussain, no run, smashed straight to point
  32.6 Allott to Hussain, no run

End of over 33 (6 runs) England 141/2 (67 more runs req)
GI Allott 10-0-38-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 60* (82b 13x4) N Hussain 36* (49b 9x4)

  33.1 Doull to Tudor, no run, way down leg, Tudor lets it go, that just
        doesnt deserve a shot
  33.2 Doull to Tudor, no run, nicely pushed to mid off
  33.3 Doull to Tudor, no run, read above
  33.4 Doull to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  33.5 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, amazing shot off the toes to the deep
        midwicket boundary, absolutely top class stuff
  33.6 Doull to Tudor, no run, slower one, short and outside off, Tudor
        must be kicking himself, 63 to win, 36 more for a 100 for him

End of over 34 (4 runs) England 145/2 (63 more runs req)
SB Doull 6-0-29-0 - City End
N Hussain 36* (49b 9x4) AJ Tudor 64* (88b 14x4)

  34.1 Allott to Hussain, no run, outside off, left alone
  34.2 Allott to Hussain, one run, for the first time Hussain scores
        something other than a boundary, run down past diving gully
  34.3 Allott to Tudor, FOUR, short outside off, whack past point, super
        stuff
       Allott comes around the wicket
  34.4 Allott to Tudor, no run, yorker dug out well, no Geoff it isnt good
        enough
       At least not for Alex Jeremy Tudor
  34.5 Allott to Tudor, (noball) no run, pushed to mid off
  34.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, whipped to mid on
  34.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 35 (6 runs) England 151/2 (57 more runs req)
GI Allott 11-0-44-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 37* (51b 9x4) AJ Tudor 68* (93b 15x4)

  35.1 Doull to Hussain, three runs, short, Hussain pulls, it goes way
        over midwicket and stops near the boundary
       78 run partnership, beats the previous one of 73 for the 2nd wicket
  35.2 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, outswinger, Tudor tried to whip it over mid
        wicket, took the outside edge, over a leaping Vettori at cover
  35.3 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, BEAUTIFUL stuff, the shot of the match,
        whipped through midwicket
  35.4 Doull to Tudor, no run, wild swish outside off, misses
       Surely he cant throw his wicket away now, England will collapse to
        175 all out !
  35.5 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, short and whack over midwicket
  35.6 Doull to Tudor, FOUR, oh the agony of it all, another outswinger
        gets Tudor's edge nad flies over point

End of over 36 (19 runs) England 170/2 (38 more runs req)
SB Doull 7-0-48-0 - City End
N Hussain 40* (52b 9x4) AJ Tudor 84* (98b 19x4)

  36.1 Allott to Hussain, no run, driven to mid off, Tudor would have got
        another boundary from that one
  36.2 Allott to Hussain, no run, driven straight to McMillan at backward
        point
  36.3 Allott to Hussain, no run
  36.4 Allott to Hussain, FOUR, Hussain continues his competition with
        Tudor, smashed through extra cover, this is getting too easy for
        England !
  36.5 Allott to Hussain, OUT: plays down the wrong line, middle stump
        knocked out

       England 174/3, Partnership of 98
       N Hussain  b Allott  44 (57b 10x4 0x6)
       GI Allott 11.5-0-48-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End

       Dont go away, its not over yet. Watch out for a 30 ball scoreless
        innings from Ramprakash
       Its Thorpe but
  36.6 Allott to Thorpe, FOUR, run down to third man

End of over 37 (8 runs) England 178/3 (30 more runs req)
GI Allott 12-0-52-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 84* (98b 19x4) GP Thorpe 4* (1b 1x4)

       Tudor gets to score all the remaining runs now
       Because its McMillan coming in to bowl
  37.1 McMillan to Tudor, no run, sneaks through Tudor's defense, McMillan
        grins
  37.2 McMillan to Tudor, FOUR, short, attempted bouncer, pulled over
        midwicket
  37.3 McMillan to Tudor, no run
  37.4 McMillan to Tudor, one run, inside edge rolsl to square leg
  37.5 McMillan to Thorpe, one run, pulled to fineleg, bouncer attemptedd
  37.6 McMillan to Tudor, no run

End of over 38 (6 runs) England 184/3 (24 more runs req)
CD McMillan 1-0-6-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 5* (2b 1x4) AJ Tudor 89* (103b 20x4)

       Allott continues, Fleming no doubt hoping for a double hattrick
        here
  38.1 Allott to Thorpe, no run
  38.2 Allott to Thorpe, no run, straying down leg, well taken by Paroree,
        diving to his right
  38.3 Allott to Thorpe, no run
  38.4 Allott to Thorpe, no run, attempted yorker, rolls to cover
  38.5 Allott to Thorpe, no run, pushed to mid on
  38.6 Allott to Thorpe, FOUR, Thorpe joins in the fun games, thrashed
        through point

End of over 39 (4 runs) England 188/3 (20 more runs req)
GI Allott 13-0-56-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 89* (103b 20x4) GP Thorpe 9* (8b 2x4)

  39.1 McMillan to Tudor, no run, pushed to cover
  39.2 McMillan to Tudor, no run, mighty heave outside off, misses
  39.3 McMillan to Tudor, one run, short and pulled away to deep fineleg
       Tudor gets to experience the nervous nineties for the first time in
        his first class career
  39.4 McMillan to Thorpe, no run, pushed to cover
  39.5 McMillan to Thorpe, no run, lets it go to the keeper
  39.6 McMillan to Thorpe, no run

End of over 40 (1 run) England 189/3 (19 more runs req)
CD McMillan 2-0-7-0 - City End
AJ Tudor 90* (106b 20x4) GP Thorpe 9* (11b 2x4)

  40.1 Allott to Tudor, (noball) one run, driven to wide mid off, New
        Zealand obviously conspiring by reducing the number of runs Tudor
        makes in the remaining to deprive him of his 100
  40.1 Allott to Thorpe, no run, chipped to mid on, falls well shoirt
  40.2 Allott to Thorpe, FOUR, Thorpe goes along with the New Zealanders,
        smacks it over square leg, Tudor could end up being stranded in
        the 90s !
  40.3 Allott to Thorpe, one run, push and run to cover, Tudor gets to hit
        boundaries and get his 100 in this over
  40.4 Allott to Tudor, no run, pushed off the backfoot
  40.5 Allott to Tudor, no run, looking slightly nervous here, nervous ush
        down the wicket
  40.6 Allott to Tudor, no run, pushed to point

End of over 41 (7 runs) England 196/3 (12 more runs req)
GI Allott 14-0-63-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 14* (14b 3x4) AJ Tudor 91* (110b 20x4)

  41.1 McMillan to Thorpe, no run, rolls through to the keeper
  41.2 McMillan to Thorpe, one run, bouncer, Thorpe doesnt want to let go
        of an opportunity, attempted hook falls just behind the batsman,
        luckily for Tudor
  41.3 McMillan to Tudor, one run, pushed past square leg
  41.4 McMillan to Thorpe, no run
  41.5 McMillan to Thorpe, no run, driven back to the bowler
  41.6 McMillan to Thorpe, one run, pulled to deep midwicket, Thorpe keeps
        the strike

End of over 42 (3 runs) England 199/3 (9 more runs req)
CD McMillan 3-0-10-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 16* (19b 3x4) AJ Tudor 92* (111b 20x4)

  42.1 Allott to Thorpe, three runs, smashed through cover, Tudor has to
        hit a six to make sure he is within chance of a 100
  42.2 Allott to Tudor, no run, driven back
  42.3 Allott to Tudor, no run, chases it outside off, he mmmust be
        feeling mad at Thorpe
  42.4 Allott to Tudor, two runs, pushed through cover
  42.5 Allott to Tudor, one run, digs out the yorker
  42.6 Allott to Thorpe, two runs, quick single past cover, Thrope ran one
        extra obviously, scores level

End of over 43 (8 runs) England 207/3 (1 more runs req)
GI Allott 15-0-71-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Tudor 95* (115b 20x4) GP Thorpe 21* (21b 3x4)

  43.1 McMillan to Tudor, no run, attempted yorker, Macca not giving up
       Tudor has to hit a six to get his 100
  43.2 McMillan to Tudor, no run, driven back to the bowler
  43.3 McMillan to Tudor, no run, inside edge onto the legs
  43.4 McMillan to Tudor, FOUR, hoiked, goes over the keeper and Tudor is
        stranded on 99*. Excellent knock, England win the first test by 7
        wickets

Match State: England win by 7 wickets

       The end of a test where wickets fell in heaps on the first 2 days
        and just 2 on the 3rd day. Bizarre test this
       We'll be back in a short while with the man of the match
        presentations.
       England take a 1-0 lead in the 4 test series.
       Who said test cricket between New Zealand and England would be
        boring ?
       Presentation ceremony
       Man of the Match: Adjudicator Martin Crowe
       We witnessed a cracking test match and a wonderful contest between
        2 good sides
       Great news for the future of the game
       Man of the match and the new hero for English cricket: Alex Jeremy
        Tudor
       I've been working on my batting (understatement), if i get some
        width, I just flay at it
       Tough to follow what he's saying
       I wasnt worried about being on 99
       A 100 would have been great, I wasnt really worriedd
       Grins when talked off as a future allrounder
       Fleming: Didnt bat well enough yesterday, they played very well
        today
       I thought it would be 50-50 but Tudor put away a lot of the bad
        balls, the number of fourse he hit
       We lost it in the session yesterday when we were 8-52
       Talks about his dropped catch when ENgland were 60/7
       Entertaining series in store
       Hussain comes to collect his first cheque as captain
       At 56/7 what were you thinjking of ? I just told the boys to go and
        fight
       The boys responded very well, we fought well under pressure
       Tudor and Caddick provided the fightback in the first innings
       Alex Tudor will get all the healdines tomorrow and deservedly so
       Gives special mention for everyone in the team, I didnt hear
        Stewart's name though
       Tudor 99 nto out
       Just told him not to give his wicket away, he hit the next ball for
        four, a West Indian swagger
       The last 8 captains for England lost their first match in charge
       It was a great team performance
       If Gough gets well, its going to be a tough decision to make, its
        going to be a nice thing making this decision we're 1-0 up
       The umpires get their medallions (Steve Bucknor, Peter Willey and
        Ray Julian (3rd umpire))
       Medallion for Steve Rouse, the head groundsman of Warwickshire
        County cricket club
       That concludes this presentation from CricInfo
       Join us for the 2nd test at Lords beginning in around 2 weeks time
       More precisely, beginning on the 22nd of this month

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