3rd Orange Test: Australia v New Zealand at Perth, 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2001

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30 AWST (13.30 AEST, 02.30 GMT)

       Welcome to day 1 of the 3rd Test. The skies are clear but the wind
        is gusting fiercely
       Stephen Fleming won the toss and has elected to bat
       The wicket is straw coloured, very flat, not cracked and I am
        assured is rock hard.
   0.1 McGrath to Richardson, two runs, pitched on the leg side and eased
        into the square leg
   0.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, beats the outside edge - no
        commitment in the defense - made it look worse pehaps
   0.3 McGrath to Richardson, legbye: one run, down the leg side - comes
        off the hip into the vacant leg gully and Gilchrist cleans up
       Vincent on strike - short leg and short cover in
   0.4 McGrath to Vincent, no run, chased a ball wide of off
       played inside it
   0.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, comes forward defending
   0.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run, played into the pads and survives

End of over 1 (3 runs) New Zealand 3/0
GD McGrath 1-0-2-0
MH Richardson 2* (3b) L Vincent 0* (3b)

   1.1 Gillespie to Richardson, wide: no run, well wide of off
   1.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, very short ball - well evaded by
        Richardson
   1.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - good movement
        away off the pitch
   1.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, leaves a short one outside off
   1.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short outside off - a bit of
        movement off the seam
   1.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, squared up into the off side short
        cover - regulation cover Lee fields
   1.6 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, off the shoulder of the bat into
        the square leg after apassing the short leg

End of over 2 (2 runs) New Zealand 5/0
JN Gillespie 1-0-2-0 (1w)
MH Richardson 3* (9b) L Vincent 0* (3b)

   2.1 McGrath to Richardson, legbye: one run, nudged off the legs into
        the deep fine leg
   2.2 McGrath to Vincent, no run, beaten hanging the bat
   2.3 McGrath to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   2.4 McGrath to Vincent, no run, again thrusts the front foot down the
        track and leaves
   2.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, off the body into the gully
       there is a leg gully in now
   2.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 3 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 6/0
GD McGrath 2-1-2-0
MH Richardson 3* (10b) L Vincent 0* (8b)

   3.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run
   3.2 Gillespie to Richardson, FOUR, driven off the edge through the
        gully for the boundary
   3.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, beats the outside edge of a hung
        bat
   3.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run
   3.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short and left outside off
   3.6 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, a short ball - more or less
        bunted (cross batted push) to cover

End of over 4 (5 runs) New Zealand 11/0
JN Gillespie 2-0-7-0 (1w)
MH Richardson 8* (16b 1x4) L Vincent 0* (8b)

   4.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, leaves one very wide outside off
   4.2 McGrath to Richardson, one run, pushed straight down to the area
        behind where a mid off could be
   4.3 McGrath to Vincent, no run, played back to the bowler moving to the
        leg side to field
   4.4 McGrath to Vincent, no run, down the leg side
   4.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends the line of off stump - solid
        looking
   4.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run, played to leg - goes off the body into
        the off side

End of over 5 (1 run) New Zealand 12/0
GD McGrath 3-1-3-0
MH Richardson 9* (18b 1x4) L Vincent 0* (12b)

   5.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, defends to the leg side for the
        bowler to field in his follow through
   5.2 Gillespie to Richardson, OUT: bowled whilst driving - missed
        everything

       New Zealand 12/1, Partnership of 12
       MH Richardson  b Gillespie  9 (20b 1x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 0* (12b) JN Gillespie 2.2-0-7-1 (1w)

   5.3 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run
   5.4 Gillespie to Sinclair, two runs, clipped into the backward point -
        ball seemed to hold up on the pitch
   5.5 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, leaves outside off
   5.6 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, played with and angled bat and soft
        hands into the slips

End of over 6 (2 runs) New Zealand 14/1
JN Gillespie 3-0-9-1 (1w) - Members End
L Vincent 0* (12b) MS Sinclair 2* (4b)

   6.1 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends
   6.2 McGrath to Vincent, two runs, driven almost to long off - 14 balls
        and off the mark
   6.3 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends outside off - looks to be
        settled now after an understandable nervous start
   6.4 McGrath to Vincent, no run, a jab into the covers for Lee to field
   6.5 McGrath to Vincent, three runs, pulled a short ball into the
        midwicket - didnt get hold of it - it pitches and stops in the
        outfield
   6.6 McGrath to Sinclair, OUT: trapped in the crease looking to drive
        into the off side - rapped on the front pad

       New Zealand 19/2, Partnership of 7
       MS Sinclair  lbw b McGrath  2 (5b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 7 (5 runs) New Zealand 19/2
GD McGrath 4-1-8-1 - River End
L Vincent 5* (17b) 

   7.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends down into the off side
   7.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   7.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defending - is beaten outside going
        down the off side
   7.4 Gillespie to Vincent, two runs, pulling into the leg side - falls
        in the shot onto the knee and scrambles the run slipping as he
        turns for the second
   7.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends to the off side
   7.6 Gillespie to Vincent, legbye: FOUR, looking to glance - comes off
        the hip quite fine to the rope for four

End of over 8 (6 runs) New Zealand 25/2
JN Gillespie 4-0-11-1 (1w) - Members End
SP Fleming 0* (0b) L Vincent 7* (23b)

   8.1 McGrath to Fleming, four runs, all run four pulled past the short
        leg Langer who chases very deep
   8.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defends to the leg side
   8.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
   8.4 McGrath to Fleming, three runs, turned a bit squarer past Langer at
        short leg
   8.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, off the shoulder of the bat bouncing
        short of Hayden at gully
   8.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends to cover - Steve Waugh fields

End of over 9 (7 runs) New Zealand 32/2
GD McGrath 5-1-15-1 - River End
SP Fleming 7* (4b) L Vincent 7* (25b)

   9.1 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, pushed toward mid off
   9.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, short ball defended up near his chin
   9.3 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, leg glanced to McGrath at deep fine
        leg
   9.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
   9.5 Gillespie to Fleming, two runs, glances backward of square to the
        leg side - McGrath getting a work out down there at fine leg
   9.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends the short ball straight

End of over 10 (4 runs) New Zealand 36/2
JN Gillespie 5-0-15-1 (1w) - Members End
L Vincent 8* (27b) SP Fleming 10* (8b)

       bowling change - Lee from the River end
  10.1 Lee to Vincent, no run, pushed into the off side
  10.2 Lee to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - pitched up and quite
        fast - not much movement yet - but Lee is just warming up
  10.3 Lee to Vincent, one run, pushed into the covers - two fielders
        almost colide in their eagerness to get to it
  10.4 Lee to Fleming, no run, driven to Langer at mid off - Vincent is
        out of his ground as Langer threatens to throw down the non
        strikers end but he does not let go of the ball
  10.5 Lee to Fleming, two runs, driven into the covers - Langer races
        over to field
  10.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 11 (3 runs) New Zealand 39/2
B Lee 1-0-3-0 - River End
L Vincent 9* (30b) SP Fleming 12* (11b)

  11.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, pitched at a length outside off -
        defended to the off side
  11.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends back up the pitch
  11.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, forward defending back to the bowler
  11.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, pushing out at it is beaten outside
        off - Gilchrist drops it
  11.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - Gilchrist
        holding onto it this time
       great crowd in - looks big but there are  2 stands missing from the
        WACA these days as the ground is being redeveloped
  11.6 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, turned into the leg side

End of over 12 (1 run) New Zealand 40/2
JN Gillespie 6-0-16-1 (1w) - Members End
L Vincent 10* (36b) SP Fleming 12* (11b)

  12.1 Lee to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off stump with the bat held
        overhead
  12.2 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, pitched right up on the half voley where it
        is driven to long off
  12.3 Lee to Vincent, no run, short ball - bouncer reply - back in your
        box says Lee - and the hands are dropped as he turns and walks
        away from it
  12.4 Lee to Vincent, no run, pitched at the off stump - better length a
        little over pitched and defended with a raised elbow
  12.5 Lee to Vincent, no run, short backlift jab into the gully - dealing
        with a ball pitched up a little at the off stump
  12.6 Lee to Vincent, four runs, all run to the deep square leg - ball
        pulling up short of the boundary rope

End of over 13 (8 runs) New Zealand 48/2
B Lee 2-0-11-0 - River End
SP Fleming 12* (11b) L Vincent 18* (42b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  13.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, short ball - ducked
  13.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends a shortish ball into the leg
        side
  13.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pushed softly into the off side short
        toward cover
  13.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - short ball
        getting a bit of bounce
       through to the keeper
  13.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends to the leg side
  13.6 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, punched up to mid off

End of over 14 (1 run) New Zealand 49/2
JN Gillespie 7-0-17-1 (1w) - Members End
SP Fleming 13* (17b) L Vincent 18* (42b 1x4)

  14.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, pushed
  14.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, driven softly to mid off
  14.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends to the off side
  14.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending
       Warne probably being used to swap Lee to the other end
  14.5 Warne to Fleming, one run, turned to the leg side - brings NZ to 50
        in 71 minutes
  14.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, forward defending - Warne trying to get
        turn into the leg stump

End of over 15 (1 run) New Zealand 50/2
SK Warne 1-0-1-0 - River End
SP Fleming 14* (22b) L Vincent 18* (43b 1x4)

  15.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, short arm jab to the short covers
  15.2 Lee to Fleming, no run, miscues into the mid off with a push
  15.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, short and fierce at the throat - Fleming
        does well to evade it
  15.4 Lee to Fleming, (noball) one run, overstepping - pushed into the
        off side
  15.4 Lee to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
  15.5 Lee to Vincent, no run, driven square on the up to point - where
        Ricky ponting rolls to his right and saves well
  15.6 Lee to Vincent, no run, defends

End of over 16 (2 runs) New Zealand 52/2
B Lee 3-0-13-0 (1nb) - Members End
SP Fleming 15* (26b) L Vincent 18* (46b 1x4)

  16.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends forward
  16.2 Warne to Fleming, no run
  16.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  16.4 Warne to Fleming, no run
  16.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, defending still
  16.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends

End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 52/2
SK Warne 2-1-1-0 - River End
L Vincent 18* (46b 1x4) SP Fleming 15* (32b)

  17.1 Lee to Vincent, no run
  17.2 Lee to Vincent, no run, defending with the elbow high
  17.3 Lee to Vincent, no run, played off the edge into the gully where
        ever the entertainer Hayden rolls to his right and elicits a cheer
        from the croud
  17.4 Lee to Vincent, one run, hooking gets the top edge and it falls
        safely in the deep behind the keeper
  17.5 Lee to Fleming, no run, beaten for pace - groans of dismay from the
        Australians as all think it was very close to an edge
  17.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, defends to the leg side

End of over 18 (1 run) New Zealand 53/2
B Lee 4-0-14-0 (1nb) - Members End
L Vincent 19* (50b 1x4) SP Fleming 15* (34b)

  18.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, sweeps and Martyn flings out a paw from
        leg slip and stops it there
  18.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, forward defending in front of the short
        leg
  18.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, played to the short cover
  18.4 Warne to Vincent, no run, shapes to defend away from off and the
        ball squirts forward but out of the reach of the short cover
        Ponting
  18.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, forward defending
  18.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, sweeping - the ball pops up off the body
        and is caught at leg slip by Martyn and the crowd think he is out
        :-)

End of over 19 (maiden) New Zealand 53/2
SK Warne 3-2-1-0 - River End
SP Fleming 15* (34b) L Vincent 19* (56b 1x4)

  19.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves one outside the off stump
  19.2 Lee to Fleming, four runs, cover driven off the back foot - saved
        down at the rope by Bichel but they run four anyway
  19.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, played to the off side
  19.4 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
       McGrath is off the field with back spasms - he has had
        precautionary x-rays at hospital and the Australian team expect
        him back after lunch at this stage
  19.5 Lee to Fleming, two runs, squuare into the leg side
  19.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 20 (6 runs) New Zealand 59/2
B Lee 5-0-20-0 (1nb) - Members End
L Vincent 19* (56b 1x4) SP Fleming 21* (40b)

       ball being inspected

Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Umpires inspect the ball

  20.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends a straight ball back to Warne
  20.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, prodded into the gully
  20.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, lobbed up down the leg side where it is
        driven to mid on
  20.4 Warne to Vincent, no run
  20.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, driven to the mid on
  20.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, played a quicker ball to the short cover

End of over 21 (maiden) New Zealand 59/2
SK Warne 4-3-1-0 - River End
SP Fleming 21* (40b) L Vincent 19* (62b 1x4)

  21.1 Lee to Fleming, FOUR, half volley driven to long off
  21.2 Lee to Fleming, (noball) no run, over steps adding extra effort to
        the short ball - leaves it
  21.2 Lee to Fleming, no run, runs through the crease the first time then
        next attempt he sends down a short ball which Fleming drops the
        wrists on and leaves for the keeper
  21.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - ball looks to have
        swung away to off
       Rain reported south of the river
       none yet at the ground
  21.4 Lee to Fleming, no run
  21.5 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves another a little outside off - just
        went straight on the Gilchrist
  21.6 Lee to Fleming, FOUR, driven straight

End of over 22 (9 runs) New Zealand 68/2
B Lee 6-0-29-0 (2nb) - Members End
L Vincent 19* (62b 1x4) SP Fleming 29* (47b 2x4)

  22.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, forward defending a ball pitche up
        outside off
  22.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, pitching toward the leg and turning to
        off - forced softly to the short cover
  22.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends
  22.4 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends
  22.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, pitches leg - turned to the man at short
        leg
  22.6 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, too short and driven square - brings up the
        50 partnership

End of over 23 (4 runs) New Zealand 72/2
SK Warne 5-3-5-0 - River End
SP Fleming 29* (47b 2x4) L Vincent 23* (68b 2x4)

       heres a surprise - Damien Martyn to bowl from the Members end
  23.1 Martyn to Fleming, one run, turned to the leg side - Gilespie in
        the deep sweeps
  23.2 Martyn to Vincent, no run, punched into the gully
  23.3 Martyn to Vincent, no run, defends forward
  23.4 Martyn to Vincent, FOUR, cut down through the gully
  23.5 Martyn to Vincent, no run, forward defending to cover
  23.6 Martyn to Vincent, no run, pushed to the point

End of over 24 (5 runs) New Zealand 77/2
DR Martyn 1-0-5-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 30* (48b 2x4) L Vincent 27* (73b 3x4)

  24.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, driven to deep point but there is no run
        there
  24.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends very softly
  24.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, ball turns off to leg where it is greated
        by a pushing bat outside off into the short cover
  24.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends
  24.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending
  24.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending - to the short cover

End of over 25 (maiden) New Zealand 77/2
SK Warne 6-4-5-0 - River End
L Vincent 27* (73b 3x4) SP Fleming 30* (54b 2x4)

  25.1 Martyn to Vincent, one run, short - punched to point whhere it is
        miss fielded
  25.2 Martyn to Fleming, legbye: one run, off the legs short to the
        square leg
  25.3 Martyn to Vincent, FOUR, long hop clouted to the deep point rope
  25.4 Martyn to Vincent, no run
  25.5 Martyn to Vincent, no run, defends forward into the covers
       looked like a slower ball
  25.6 Martyn to Vincent, no run, leaves a markedly quicker ball outside
        off

End of over 26 (6 runs) New Zealand 83/2
DR Martyn 2-0-10-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 30* (55b 2x4) L Vincent 32* (78b 4x4)

  26.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, taken outside off to the mid wicket
        fielder
  26.2 Warne to Fleming, one run, full toss pulled onto the square leg but
        doesnt get onto it
  26.3 Warne to Vincent, one run, turned to square leg
  26.4 Warne to Fleming, one run, turned to the leg side
  26.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, attempted flipper - pulled into the short
        leg Hayden
  26.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, driven to mid off

End of over 27 (3 runs) New Zealand 86/2
SK Warne 7-4-8-0 - River End
SP Fleming 32* (58b 2x4) L Vincent 33* (81b 4x4)

  27.1 Martyn to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
  27.2 Martyn to Fleming, no run, pushed to the off side
  27.3 Martyn to Fleming, no run, taken on the body trying to work it into
        the leg side
  27.4 Martyn to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - Martyns radar is
        now working - too late with this the last over before lunch
  27.5 Martyn to Fleming, no run
  27.6 Martyn to Fleming, one run, turned into the leg side

End of over 28 (1 run) New Zealand 87/2
DR Martyn 3-0-11-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 33* (64b 2x4) L Vincent 33* (81b 4x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

       Well done Lou Vincent - weathered the storm of debut well
       Glen McGrath is back at the ground after a stint at hospital with
        back spasms xrayed
       the rain looks to be keeping away so far but there has been reports
        from down south - and with the wind coming from the south east it
        is a worry
       maybe NZ could play a match in Wagin and attract some rain for the
        drought stricken farmers out that way
       anyway thats lunch - comments welcome as always - write to
        comms@cricinfo.com
       A reply for some writers to comms@cricinfo.com and in particular
        Sean Slattery - the black armbands on the Australians are in
        rememberance of Barry Shepherd - Western Australian Test batsman -
        a veteran of 9 tests in the 1960's
       The lights are on at the WACA as the clouds have gathered and rain
        is threatening
       McGrath hasnt returned to the field
  28.1 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, turned to the fine leg
  28.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends
  28.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - fiery fast ball
        - sorry for lack of speed camera readings
       there is no facility for the media to take them down other than the
        TV and that is often too quick for many of us
  28.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  28.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends
  28.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends to the leg side

End of over 29 (1 run) New Zealand 88/2
JN Gillespie 8-0-18-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 34* (65b 2x4) L Vincent 33* (86b 4x4)

       Warne on from the Members end
  29.1 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket square - may
        have been short ball
  29.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending
       difficult to see the turn from this angle
  29.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends
  29.4 Warne to Fleming, two runs
  29.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, appeals confident for a catch as the ball
        comes off the pad forward to the short cover
  29.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends to the short cover

End of over 30 (6 runs) New Zealand 94/2
SK Warne 8-4-14-0 - Members End
L Vincent 33* (86b 4x4) SP Fleming 40* (71b 3x4)

  30.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  30.2 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, turned down the leg side
  30.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, driven square on the bounce into the
        gully.
  30.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  30.5 Gillespie to Fleming, FOUR, pulling forward into the on side like
        he didnt quite get onto it and it runs deep into the long on
  30.6 Gillespie to Fleming, FOUR, pulled into the square leg

End of over 31 (9 runs) New Zealand 103/2
JN Gillespie 9-0-27-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 34* (88b 4x4) SP Fleming 48* (75b 5x4)

  31.1 Warne to Vincent, no run
  31.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, forward defending - missed to the outside
        and Gilchrist sweeps the bails from the stumps
  31.3 Warne to Vincent, one run, played around the corner to fine leg
  31.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward in defense
  31.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward agian in defense
  31.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, pitched up wide of off - nudges it to the
        short cover

End of over 32 (1 run) New Zealand 104/2
SK Warne 9-4-15-0 - Members End
L Vincent 35* (91b 4x4) SP Fleming 48* (78b 5x4)

  32.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, drives to the mid on Langer
  32.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, beaten outside off - shaped to defend
        high and was lucky
  32.3 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, driven - misfielded by Langer who
        had to dive - but he takes the pace off it and recovers well
  32.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, driven into the gully where it falls
        short of Steve Waugh and the crowd think he has dropped it
  32.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves
  32.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 33 (1 run) New Zealand 105/2
JN Gillespie 10-0-28-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 36* (94b 4x4) SP Fleming 48* (81b 5x4)

  33.1 Warne to Vincent, two runs, pushed wide of the slip and into the
        deep at third man
  33.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, cross batted slog back to the bowler who
        throws to Gilchrist over the stumps
  33.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, pads up outside off - edged onto the pad
       appeal denied
  33.4 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends
  33.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, pushed into the point
  33.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, played to point

End of over 34 (2 runs) New Zealand 107/2
SK Warne 10-4-17-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 48* (81b 5x4) L Vincent 38* (100b 4x4)

  34.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, spars being close to the edge and
        through to the keeper - hangs his head - he knows his shot
        selection that time was poor
  34.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - much more
        circumspect
  34.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  34.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
       An apology to the farmers out at Wagin - the last thing they need
        is rain at this time (an embarassment of old information) maybe a
        wheat town further north requires the rain - comments to
        comms@cricinfo.com
  34.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends
  34.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends to the off side

End of over 35 (maiden) New Zealand 107/2
JN Gillespie 11-1-28-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 38* (100b 4x4) SP Fleming 48* (87b 5x4)

  35.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, well forward and defending to the off
        side
       a cry of catch it from warne but ponting is nowhere near to it
  35.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, played into the point
  35.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, pushed to the silly mid off Ponting
  35.4 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, driven square through the point - Ponting
        pirouettes as the ball threatens to kill him in its passage
  35.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends to mid on
  35.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, played bouncily back to the bowler

End of over 36 (4 runs) New Zealand 111/2
SK Warne 11-4-21-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 48* (87b 5x4) L Vincent 42* (106b 5x4)

  36.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, outside off - well left
  36.2 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, through slip
  36.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
  36.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, bouncer seaming to leg
  36.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, miscued drive goes to on side fairly
        tamely
  36.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off with the bat held
        way overhead

End of over 37 (1 run) New Zealand 112/2
JN Gillespie 12-1-29-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 49* (89b 5x4) L Vincent 42* (110b 5x4)

Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Streakers - 3 of them invade the field 

  37.1 Warne to Fleming, one run, Flemings 50 happened while we were
        recovering from a technical hitch
  37.2 Warne to Vincent, one run
  37.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  37.4 Warne to Fleming, FOUR
  37.5 Warne to Fleming, no run
  37.6 Warne to Fleming, no run

End of over 38 (7 runs) New Zealand 118/2
SK Warne 12-4-27-0 - Members End
L Vincent 43* (111b 5x4) SP Fleming 54* (94b 6x4)

  38.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  38.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, outside off - no shot
       Flemings 50 came from 122 minutes 90 balls with 7 fours
  38.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, bottom edged along the ground to the
        keeper
  38.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends and Gilespie collects in his
        follow through
       news is that Glen McGrath is due to come back on - but will not be
        eligible to bowl for a while due to the rules about field absenses
  38.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  38.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 39 (maiden) New Zealand 118/2
JN Gillespie 13-2-29-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 54* (94b 6x4) L Vincent 43* (117b 5x4)

       McGrath does indeed come on at 13:53 WAST
  39.1 Warne to Fleming, no run
  39.2 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, comes ovetr to the off side driving to long
        on - nice shot - a dash of elegance about it
  39.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  39.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends
  39.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, turned to leg
  39.6 Warne to Fleming, no run

End of over 40 (4 runs) New Zealand 122/2
SK Warne 13-4-31-0 - Members End
L Vincent 43* (117b 5x4) SP Fleming 58* (100b 7x4)

       the 100 partnership between this pair came in 131 minutes from 196
        balls
  40.1 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, short and wide of off - lifted over the point
        to the boundary
  40.2 Lee to Vincent, one run, prodded into the off side for a quick
        single
  40.3 Lee to Fleming, one run
  40.4 Lee to Vincent, no run, better line this time and pitched up too -
        defends to the off side
  40.5 Lee to Vincent, one run, nudged into the covers
  40.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, slower ball goes quite wide and is not
        taken toll of - with a wild swipe

End of over 41 (7 runs) New Zealand 129/2
B Lee 7-0-36-0 (2nb) - River End
L Vincent 49* (121b 6x4) SP Fleming 59* (102b 7x4)

  41.1 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, plays back driving off the back foot into
        the covers for his 50
  41.2 Warne to Vincent, no run
       Vincents 50 came from 172 minutes 122 balls with 8 fours
  41.3 Warne to Vincent, no run
  41.4 Warne to Vincent, no run
  41.5 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, in side out drive almost into the non
        striker going straight to long on boundary
  41.6 Warne to Vincent, one run

End of over 42 (9 runs) New Zealand 138/2
SK Warne 14-4-40-0 - Members End
L Vincent 58* (127b 8x4) SP Fleming 59* (102b 7x4)

  42.1 Lee to Vincent, SIX, short bouncer = pulled over the head of
        Gillespie at deep fine leg
       Drissling rain here now
  42.2 Lee to Vincent, no run
  42.3 Lee to Vincent, no run
  42.4 Lee to Vincent, no run, defends to the leg side
  42.5 Lee to Vincent, no run, forward punching to the leg side
  42.6 Lee to Vincent, two runs, full toss - dispatched without power into
        the mid wicket/ mid on

End of over 43 (8 runs) New Zealand 146/2
B Lee 8-0-44-0 (2nb) - River End
SP Fleming 59* (102b 7x4) L Vincent 66* (133b 8x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

       Misting rain not enough to take them off - but it will now be very
        cold out there
  43.1 ME Waugh to Fleming, no run
  43.2 ME Waugh to Fleming, no run, whipped off the legs into the on side
  43.3 ME Waugh to Fleming, no run, turns back into him from outside off
        and he is leaving one close to the off stump
  43.4 ME Waugh to Fleming, one run, turned to the leg side
  43.5 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, no turn pitched up and defended
  43.6 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, defends down then to the covers a
        short way

End of over 44 (1 run) New Zealand 147/2
ME Waugh 1-0-1-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 60* (106b 7x4) L Vincent 66* (135b 8x4 1x6)

  44.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, outside off and left alone
  44.2 Lee to Fleming, no run, driven into the point off a half volley
       each player has six shadows which follow then every where they go -
        the lights taking better effect
  44.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, well wide of off
       McGrath cant bowl till 16h10
       he went to the Sports clinic at StJohn of God Hospital
       Assessment at tea and they are hopeful
       no Xray as reported earlier - it was a scan - probably MRI
  44.4 Lee to Fleming, no run
  44.5 Lee to Fleming, no run
  44.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, defends

End of over 45 (maiden) New Zealand 147/2
B Lee 9-1-44-0 (2nb) - River End
L Vincent 66* (135b 8x4 1x6) SP Fleming 60* (112b 7x4)

  45.1 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, pitched outside off - driven to mid
        off
  45.2 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, played into the gully
  45.3 ME Waugh to Vincent, two runs, squeezed into the off side
  45.4 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, dabbed into the gully once more
       one away from NZ 150
  45.5 ME Waugh to Vincent, one run, and there it is - pushed softly to
        mid off
  45.6 ME Waugh to Fleming, one run

End of over 46 (4 runs) New Zealand 151/2
ME Waugh 2-0-5-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 61* (113b 7x4) L Vincent 69* (140b 8x4 1x6)

  46.1 Lee to Fleming, (noball) no run, over steppin - short - no shot
  46.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, short and avoided with a duck
  46.2 Lee to Fleming, no run, defends to the leg side - the ball pitched
        up a bit
  46.3 Lee to Fleming, FOUR, too wide and crashed through the backward
        point
  46.4 Lee to Fleming, no run, nudged into the gully
       Lee now coming around the wicket to 2 slips a gully and a point,
        mid off, mid on, short leg, fine leg and a deep backward square
  46.5 Lee to Fleming, one run, to the leg side
       back over the wicket now
  46.6 Lee to Vincent, no run, driven to point

End of over 47 (6 runs) New Zealand 157/2
B Lee 10-1-50-0 (3nb) - River End
SP Fleming 66* (119b 8x4) L Vincent 69* (141b 8x4 1x6)

  47.1 ME Waugh to Fleming, one run, to backward point
       Mark Waugh over the wicket
  47.2 ME Waugh to Vincent, one run, to point
       around the wicket now
  47.3 ME Waugh to Fleming, no run, defends to leg
  47.4 ME Waugh to Fleming, one run, turned around the corner
  47.5 ME Waugh to Vincent, no run, pushed to the backward point
  47.6 ME Waugh to Vincent, one run, driven softly into the point

End of over 48 (4 runs) New Zealand 161/2
ME Waugh 3-0-9-0 - Members End
L Vincent 71* (144b 8x4 1x6) SP Fleming 68* (122b 8x4)

       the rain has eased and the light is better but the lights remain on
  48.1 Lee to Vincent, no run, pushed to cover
  48.2 Lee to Vincent, no run, almost chops it onto the stumps with a half
        hearted defense
  48.3 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, driven up over the slips (top edged) and to
        the boundary at the vacant third man
  48.4 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, driven off the edge to the third man boundary
       Vincent/Fleming 150 partnership in 173 minutes from 153 balls
  48.5 Lee to Vincent, one run
  48.6 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 49 (9 runs) New Zealand 170/2
B Lee 11-1-59-0 (3nb) - River End
L Vincent 80* (149b 10x4 1x6) SP Fleming 68* (123b 8x4)

       Seventh bowler before tea on the first day is Ricky Ponting
  49.1 Ponting to Vincent, no run, played to cover
  49.2 Ponting to Vincent, no run, pushed to point
  49.3 Ponting to Vincent, no run, rapped on the pad - but a long way
        forward - Ponting appeals - almost by himself
  49.4 Ponting to Vincent, no run, defends back to the bowler
  49.5 Ponting to Vincent, no run, defends toward mid off - bowler
        intercepts
  49.6 Ponting to Vincent, no run, a very short ball guarantees the maiden

End of over 50 (maiden) New Zealand 170/2
RT Ponting 1-1-0-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 68* (123b 8x4) L Vincent 80* (155b 10x4 1x6)

  50.1 Lee to Fleming, (noball) one run, over steps - turned to the leg
        side
  50.1 Lee to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - no movement from the
        ball either through the air or off the seam - innocuous looking
        really
  50.2 Lee to Vincent, no run, defends to the off side
  50.3 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, pitches up and the half volley is driven to
        long off
  50.4 Lee to Vincent, no run
  50.5 Lee to Vincent, no run, driven to mid off
  50.6 Lee to Vincent, (noball) one run, beam ball - no bat on it should
        have been signalled bye - might have been too busy warning Lee
  50.6 Lee to Fleming, FOUR, to third man

End of over 51 (12 runs) New Zealand 182/2
B Lee 12-1-71-0 (5nb) - River End
L Vincent 85* (161b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 73* (125b 9x4)

  51.1 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  51.2 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  51.3 Ponting to Vincent, no run, defends to the mid off
  51.4 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  51.5 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  51.6 Ponting to Vincent, no run

End of over 52 (maiden) New Zealand 182/2
RT Ponting 2-2-0-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 73* (125b 9x4) L Vincent 85* (167b 11x4 1x6)

  52.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  52.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  52.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  52.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  52.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, played to cover in bright sunlight
  52.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run

End of over 53 (maiden) New Zealand 182/2
JN Gillespie 14-3-29-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 85* (167b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 73* (131b 9x4)

  53.1 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  53.2 Ponting to Vincent, no run, cover driven where Waugh S gets around
        to it and is applauded for his efforts
  53.3 Ponting to Vincent, one run, played to cover point and a quick
        single is taken
  53.4 Ponting to Fleming, no run
  53.5 Ponting to Fleming, no run, pushed to the covers
  53.6 Ponting to Fleming, no run, leaves

End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 183/2
RT Ponting 3-2-1-0 - Members End
L Vincent 86* (170b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 73* (134b 9x4)

  54.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
  54.2 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, flicked into the leg side
  54.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves it outside off but it seems
        that it seamed in and Gilchrist takes it to his right hand side
  54.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, turned to square leg where Langer
        lurks
  54.5 Gillespie to Fleming, two runs, pulled into the deep midwicket
        Ponting tracks it down and sends in a good return
  54.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, played to the mid off

End of over 55 (3 runs) New Zealand 186/2
JN Gillespie 15-3-32-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 87* (172b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 75* (138b 9x4)

  55.1 Ponting to Vincent, no run, played to Mark Waugh at short cover
  55.2 Ponting to Vincent, no run, played to mid on
  55.3 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  55.4 Ponting to Vincent, no run, ducks under a short one
  55.5 Ponting to Vincent, no run
  55.6 Ponting to Vincent, no run

End of over 56 (maiden) New Zealand 186/2
RT Ponting 4-3-1-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 75* (138b 9x4) L Vincent 87* (178b 11x4 1x6)

  56.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - periscope up !
  56.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, well wide of off - no shot
  56.3 Gillespie to Fleming, FOUR, driven to long off
       that is a good shot - effortless driving
  56.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, from around the wicket now - pitches
        close to the off stump - confident leave coming forward
  56.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, movement off the seam into the left
        hander
  56.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run

End of over 57 (4 runs) New Zealand 190/2
JN Gillespie 16-3-36-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 87* (178b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 79* (144b 10x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 1

       great session from the New Zealanders - wicketless in this session
        and pushed the score along by 103 runs
       both batsmen are playing confidently
       McGrath will return to the bowling only if an assessment during tea
        is positive
       some rain in this session did not stop play - conditions now much
        better with bright sunlight all about and though I cannot see them
        I suspect the lights are off
       well thats tea on the first day - send your comments through to
        comms@cricinfo.com
       there is a discrepancy between our score and some other services -
        the reason being we are waiting for confirmation the beamer bowled
        by Lee to Vincent was a bye off a no-ball - the umpire did not
        signal a bye and so strictly speaking it was not one
  57.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends
  57.2 Warne to Vincent, no run
  57.3 Warne to Vincent, no run
  57.4 Warne to Vincent, no run
  57.5 Warne to Vincent, no run
  57.6 Warne to Vincent, one run, turned to the leg side

End of over 58 (1 run) New Zealand 191/2
SK Warne 15-4-41-0 - Members End
L Vincent 87* (184b 11x4 1x6) SP Fleming 79* (144b 10x4)

  58.1 Gillespie to Vincent, FOUR, full toss - thick outsude edge through
        the slips
  58.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends to off
  58.3 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, played to mid off - almost runs into
        Gillespie (who subsequently apologises) who follows through very
        deep
       there was an attempted runout at the ennd to which he ran
  58.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  58.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
       coming around the wicket to Fleming
  58.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, drives very openly to the mid off

End of over 59 (5 runs) New Zealand 196/2
JN Gillespie 17-3-41-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 92* (187b 12x4 1x6) SP Fleming 79* (147b 10x4)

  59.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, down cutting into the gully
  59.2 Warne to Vincent, no run, beaten outside going through to the
        keeper and the Aussies are goaning for what might have been
  59.3 Warne to Vincent, no run, played to backward point
  59.4 Warne to Vincent, one run, driven along the carpet to extra cover
        where mid off Hayden intercepts it
  59.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - the ball taking pad
        is popped up to the only slip
  59.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending a much straighter ball

End of over 60 (1 run) New Zealand 197/2
SK Warne 16-4-42-0 - Members End
L Vincent 93* (191b 12x4 1x6) SP Fleming 79* (149b 10x4)

  60.1 Gillespie to Vincent, FOUR, inswinging yorker - punched it straight
        back past Gillespie - cricket the great leveller - he was trying
        to stop himself from being bowled - when your luck is in
  60.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  60.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  60.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, pushed to cover
       bowling over the wicket to 2 slips, 2 gullys, point, cover, mid off
        back, mid on back and a fine leg
  60.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  60.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defensive push to the covers

End of over 61 (4 runs) New Zealand 201/2
JN Gillespie 18-3-45-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 79* (149b 10x4) L Vincent 97* (197b 13x4 1x6)

  61.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, miscues a drive into his foot and it goes
        almost nowhere
  61.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward a way defending - almost stopped
        it dead
  61.3 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, whipped into the mid wicket - nice shot
       ball was too full from Warne
  61.4 Warne to Fleming, one run, turned to the leg side
  61.5 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends to the bowler
  61.6 Warne to Vincent, no run, swept to the backward square leg

End of over 62 (5 runs) New Zealand 206/2
SK Warne 17-4-47-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 84* (153b 11x4) L Vincent 97* (199b 13x4 1x6)

       around the wicket to Fleming
  62.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, thumped to Steve Waugh in cover
  62.2 Gillespie to Fleming, FOUR, cut down to deep backward point
  62.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run
  62.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, digs out a full one
  62.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, defends - elbow skyward
  62.6 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, turned forward into the leg side

End of over 63 (5 runs) New Zealand 211/2
JN Gillespie 19-3-50-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 89* (159b 12x4) L Vincent 97* (199b 13x4 1x6)

  63.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends forward
       5 on the off side 4 on the leg side for Warne
  63.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, rolls it to cover
  63.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends on the bounce to short leg
  63.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, beaten trying to glance at it down the
        leg side
  63.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, turned to leg - the throw off the ground
        from Hayden hits the batsman
  63.6 Warne to Fleming, no run

End of over 64 (maiden) New Zealand 211/2
SK Warne 18-5-47-0 - Members End
L Vincent 97* (199b 13x4 1x6) SP Fleming 89* (165b 12x4)

  64.1 Gillespie to Vincent, FOUR, driven off the edge to the deep
        backward point - a Maiden Century on Debut
       celebrates with a waft of the bat as he comes back to the strikers
        end - boy is he happy about it - warm applause from this Perth
        crowd
       he made his century in 267 minutes from 200 balls with 15 fours and
        a six
       6th debut ton for New Zealand
  64.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  64.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  64.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
  64.5 Gillespie to Vincent, one run
  64.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run

End of over 65 (5 runs) New Zealand 216/2
JN Gillespie 20-3-55-1 (1w) - River End
L Vincent 102* (204b 14x4 1x6) SP Fleming 89* (166b 12x4)

  65.1 Warne to Vincent, no run, defends
  65.2 Warne to Vincent, two runs, whippd into the leg side deep
  65.3 Warne to Vincent, no run
  65.4 Warne to Vincent, OUT: ball turns to the off and the driving shot
        catches and edge which flies through to Mark Waugh getting his
        399th First Class catch

       New Zealand 218/3, Partnership of 199
       L Vincent  c ME Waugh b Warne  104 (208b 14x4 1x6)
       SP Fleming 89* (166b 12x4) SK Warne 18.4-5-49-1

  65.5 Warne to Astle, no run
  65.6 Warne to Astle, no run

End of over 66 (2 runs) New Zealand 218/3
SK Warne 19-5-49-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 89* (166b 12x4) NJ Astle 0* (2b)

  66.1 Gillespie to Fleming, three runs
  66.2 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR
  66.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  66.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run
       there is some doubt about whether Vincent hit that one - TV replays
        casting doubt upon the decision
  66.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  66.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run

End of over 67 (7 runs) New Zealand 225/3
JN Gillespie 21-3-62-1 (1w) - River End
SP Fleming 92* (167b 12x4) NJ Astle 4* (7b 1x4)

  67.1 Warne to Fleming, no run
  67.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, comes back at him - ball bounced and
        Gilchrist took it on front of the face
  67.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward defending
  67.4 Warne to Fleming, one run
  67.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward defending to covers
  67.6 Warne to Astle, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 68 (1 run) New Zealand 226/3
SK Warne 20-5-50-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 93* (171b 12x4) NJ Astle 4* (9b 1x4)

       gooodly applause for Glen McGrath returning from the River end
        after a delay due to field absense
  68.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defends
  68.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, played awkwardly into the gully/point
        area
  68.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defends
  68.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
  68.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, from around the wicket - into the off
        stump of the left hander
  68.6 McGrath to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - a maiden on his
        return

End of over 69 (maiden) New Zealand 226/3
GD McGrath 6-2-15-1 - River End
NJ Astle 4* (9b 1x4) SP Fleming 93* (177b 12x4)

  69.1 Warne to Astle, no run, forward defending stretched a long way
        forward to get to the pitch of it
  69.2 Warne to Astle, no run, defending forward - off the edge into the
        gully
       2 slips for Warne
  69.3 Warne to Astle, no run, turned to the leg side
  69.4 Warne to Astle, no run, defends
  69.5 Warne to Astle, FOUR, driven into the covers - no back lift really
        belted it from a standing start
  69.6 Warne to Astle, FOUR, point boundary square cut

End of over 70 (8 runs) New Zealand 234/3
SK Warne 21-5-58-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 93* (177b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (15b 3x4)

  70.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run
  70.2 McGrath to Fleming, legbye: one run, trying to glance to the leg
        side
  70.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, good ball - too good for Astle so early
       played around it
  70.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves to the off side
  70.5 McGrath to Astle, no run
  70.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 71 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 235/3
GD McGrath 7-3-15-1 - River End
SP Fleming 93* (179b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (19b 3x4)

  71.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends off the inside edge into the leg
        side
  71.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, pushed square to point
  71.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  71.4 Warne to Fleming, no run
  71.5 Warne to Fleming, one run, pushed into the cobvers and uickly
        scampered
  71.6 Warne to Astle, no run, stretches forward defending

End of over 72 (1 run) New Zealand 236/3
SK Warne 22-5-59-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 94* (184b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (20b 3x4)

  72.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, bowling around the wicket - Fleming is
        beated coming forward hanging the bat - at most pushing to the off
        side
  72.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, cannoned into the leg - Fleming has no
        answer to McGrath
  72.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, pushed to the gully
  72.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward defending what looked to be a
        slower ball
  72.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, played onto the pad
  72.6 McGrath to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off - bat up in the air

End of over 73 (maiden) New Zealand 236/3
GD McGrath 8-4-15-1 - River End
NJ Astle 12* (20b 3x4) SP Fleming 94* (190b 12x4)

Match State: Drinks

  73.1 Warne to Astle, no run
  73.2 Warne to Astle, no run, played back to Warne who rolls upon the
        ground
  73.3 Warne to Astle, no run, forward defending
  73.4 Warne to Astle, no run, leaves for the keeper
  73.5 Warne to Astle, no run, leaves
  73.6 Warne to Astle, no run, leaves

End of over 74 (maiden) New Zealand 236/3
SK Warne 23-6-59-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 94* (190b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (26b 3x4)

  74.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defensively pushed into the covers
  74.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defends straight - Steve Waugh gathers
        at mid off and throws down the strikers end with a direct hit
  74.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, nudged into the gully
  74.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, short ball awkwardly evaded by Fleming
  74.5 McGrath to Fleming, legbye: one run, glancing is happy to take the
        leg bye
  74.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 75 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 237/3
GD McGrath 9-5-15-1 - River End
SP Fleming 94* (195b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (27b 3x4)

  75.1 Warne to Fleming, no run
  75.2 Warne to Fleming, no run
  75.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, played off the extended pad into the leg
        side
  75.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends to shortish mid wicket
  75.5 Warne to Fleming, one run, dabbed down to the short point area and
        Astle demands him through for a single
  75.6 Warne to Astle, no run, played back to the bowler

End of over 76 (1 run) New Zealand 238/3
SK Warne 24-6-60-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 95* (200b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (28b 3x4)

  76.1 McGrath to Fleming, one run, whipped off the pads into the fine leg
  76.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  76.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off again
       very watchful is Nathan Astle
  76.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off - McGrath from over
        the wicket to the right hander is not threatening with that width
        outside off
  76.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, better ball this time - Astle leaves once
        more but it is alot closer to off than previous
  76.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, ball comes back late and missing outside
        off after being left by the bat

End of over 77 (1 run) New Zealand 239/3
GD McGrath 10-5-16-1 - River End
SP Fleming 96* (201b 12x4) NJ Astle 12* (33b 3x4)

  77.1 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, long hop pulled into the square leg -
        celebrates early with his loping stride down the wicket - generous
        by Warne
  77.2 Warne to Fleming, no run
  77.3 Warne to Fleming, two runs
  77.4 Warne to Fleming, no run
  77.5 Warne to Fleming, no run
  77.6 Warne to Fleming, no run

End of over 78 (6 runs) New Zealand 245/3
SK Warne 25-6-66-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 12* (33b 3x4) SP Fleming 102* (207b 13x4)

       Flemings 100 arrived in 286 minutes from 202 balls with 15 fours
  78.1 McGrath to Astle, no run
  78.2 McGrath to Astle, no run
  78.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends to the covers
  78.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, swing and a miss outside off
  78.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  78.6 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, pulled with a pirrouette style - ugly shot
        but effective to the backward square leg boundary rope before
        Gillespie could get to it

End of over 79 (4 runs) New Zealand 249/3
GD McGrath 11-5-20-1 - River End
SP Fleming 102* (207b 13x4) NJ Astle 16* (39b 4x4)

  79.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, whipped into the square leg where a dive
        from Martyn saves the day for Australia
  79.2 Lee to Fleming, no run, appeals for lbw - ball pitched outside leg
        - much theatre
  79.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves one not too far outside off
  79.4 Lee to Fleming, no run, clipped into the square leg - wants one
        then decides against it and saunters back into his crease
  79.5 Lee to Fleming, three runs, driven into the deep cover
  79.6 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 80 (3 runs) New Zealand 252/3
B Lee 13-1-74-0 (5nb) - Members End
SP Fleming 105* (212b 13x4) NJ Astle 16* (40b 4x4)

       new ball due
       new ball taken after 80 overs with the score on 252/3
  80.1 McGrath to Fleming, legbye: one run, swings back into him and he
        galnces at it off the legs into the leg side
  80.2 McGrath to Astle, no run
  80.3 McGrath to Astle, no run
  80.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  80.5 McGrath to Astle, no run
  80.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 81 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 253/3
GD McGrath 12-6-20-1 - River End
SP Fleming 105* (213b 13x4) NJ Astle 16* (45b 4x4)

  81.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, played onto the pad trying to dig out a leg
        side yorker
       very confident appeal for LBW
  81.2 Lee to Fleming, no run
  81.3 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
  81.4 Lee to Fleming, (noball) legbye: two runs, fends a leg side ball
        off the hip into the fine leg - and remembers to signal the leg
        bye this time
  81.4 Lee to Fleming, legbye: one run, off the pad into the short leg
        side and they take a quick single
  81.5 Lee to Astle, one run
  81.6 Lee to Fleming, no run

End of over 82 (5 runs) New Zealand 258/3
B Lee 14-1-78-0 (6nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 17* (46b 4x4) SP Fleming 105* (219b 13x4)

  82.1 McGrath to Astle, two runs, turned to the leg side
  82.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, sent back after nudging to the leg side
  82.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves this shortish ball outside off
  82.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, means to hook drops the wrists on it and
        evades it with a pirouette to entertain
  82.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, pushing forward - is beaten
  82.6 McGrath to Astle, three runs, played into the mid wicket

End of over 83 (5 runs) New Zealand 263/3
GD McGrath 13-6-25-1 - River End
NJ Astle 22* (52b 4x4) SP Fleming 105* (219b 13x4)

  83.1 Lee to Astle, no run, plays a half hearted push at it and is beaten
        - the new ball has the Aussies fiered up - this is fearsome stuff
        from Lee
  83.2 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
       Lee bowling to 3 slips a wander ing slip, a gully, a point mid off,
        fine leg and short leg
  83.3 Lee to Astle, legbye: one run, turned to the leg side
       one slip moves to square leg
  83.4 Lee to Fleming, no run, leaves outside off
  83.5 Lee to Fleming, no run, pushed to the covers
  83.6 Lee to Fleming, OUT: pitched in line but seemed to be swinging late
        back to leg - anyway hit him on the pad and he more or less was
        walking when given

       New Zealand 264/4, Partnership of 46
       SP Fleming  lbw b Lee  105 (222b 13x4 0x6)

End of over 84 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 264/4
B Lee 15-2-78-1 (6nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 22* (55b 4x4) 

  84.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  84.2 Gillespie to Astle, one run
  84.3 Gillespie to McMillan, FOUR
  84.4 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  84.5 Gillespie to McMillan, OUT: caught back on the pad and in front -
        umpire waits an age before confirming Gillespies repeated appeal

       New Zealand 269/5, Partnership of 5
       CD McMillan  lbw b Gillespie  4 (3b 1x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 23* (57b 4x4) JN Gillespie 21.5-3-67-2 (1w)

  84.6 Gillespie to Vettori, no run

End of over 85 (5 runs) New Zealand 269/5
JN Gillespie 22-3-67-2 (1w) - River End
NJ Astle 23* (57b 4x4) DL Vettori 0* (1b)

  85.1 Lee to Astle, (noball) no run
  85.1 Lee to Astle, no run
  85.2 Lee to Astle, no run
  85.3 Lee to Astle, no run
  85.4 Lee to Astle, no run
  85.5 Lee to Astle, no run
  85.6 Lee to Astle, no run, played onto the pad there is an appeal but
        not so serious as you'd notice

End of over 86 (1 run) New Zealand 270/5
B Lee 16-2-79-1 (7nb) - Members End
DL Vettori 0* (1b) NJ Astle 23* (64b 4x4)

  86.1 Gillespie to Vettori, two runs, through point
  86.2 Gillespie to Vettori, OUT: edged to Martyn at gully - more or less
        hung the bat out at it

       New Zealand 272/6, Partnership of 3
       DL Vettori  c Martyn b Gillespie  2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 23* (64b 4x4) JN Gillespie 22.2-3-69-3 (1w)

       wickets coming thich and fast late n the day at the WACA
       crowd 12731
  86.3 Gillespie to Cairns, FOUR, streaky stab at it flies over the gully
        all the way for four
  86.4 Gillespie to Cairns, FOUR, driven back past the astounded Gillespie
        for four
  86.5 Gillespie to Cairns, no run, ducks under a short ball
  86.6 Gillespie to Cairns, legbye: one run, down the leg side - into the
        backward square leg

End of over 87 (11 runs) New Zealand 281/6
JN Gillespie 23-3-77-3 (1w) - River End
CL Cairns 8* (4b 2x4) NJ Astle 23* (64b 4x4)

  87.1 Lee to Cairns, OUT: delivered wide on the crease edged to the
        keeper

       New Zealand 281/7, Partnership of 9
       CL Cairns  c Gilchrist b Lee  8 (5b 2x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 23* (64b 4x4) B Lee 16.1-2-79-2 (7nb)

       bowling to 4 slips and 2 gullies
  87.2 Lee to Parore, no run, played on the bounce to the slips
  87.3 Lee to Parore, no run, defends back to the bowler
  87.4 Lee to Parore, no run, down the leg side  - Gilchist a long way
        over to the west to take it
  87.5 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - it is swinging back
  87.6 Lee to Parore, no run, as a security person wanders in front of the
        sight screen - the ball is defended to off

End of over 88 (maiden) New Zealand 281/7
B Lee 17-3-79-2 (7nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 23* (64b 4x4) AC Parore 0* (5b)

  88.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  88.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, struck in the shoulder and the ball
        flies into the slips
  88.3 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, pulled into the mid wicket
  88.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  88.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  88.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run

End of over 89 (2 runs) New Zealand 283/7
JN Gillespie 24-3-79-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 0* (5b) NJ Astle 25* (70b 4x4)

       the last over of the day coming up
       Lee continues over the wicket
       crowd are urging him on
  89.1 Lee to Parore, no run, defends off the legs
  89.2 Lee to Parore, (noball) no run, over steps again - short ball -
        easily ducked - an intimidatory ball to the lower order player -
        but Parore looks to be better than it
  89.2 Lee to Parore, (noball) no run, over stepping once more his 9th now
        - pushed into the off side
  89.2 Lee to Parore, no run, short ball - easily ducked
  89.3 Lee to Parore, one run
  89.4 Lee to Astle, three runs, turned to leg
       point moved to leg gully
  89.5 Lee to Parore, FOUR, whipped into the leg side
       last ball of the day
  89.6 Lee to Parore, no run, forward defending and thats stumps

End of over 90 (10 runs) New Zealand 293/7
B Lee 18-3-89-2 (9nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 28* (71b 4x4) AC Parore 5* (12b 1x4)

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

       Australia bounced back in the final session of the day inspired no
        doubt by the return of Glen McGrath who though on the field for
        the 2nd session was prevented from bowling due to an absense
        earlier on
       McGrath said in an interview just completed that he feels 90% fit,
        that there is a bit of a back ache and that he will be ready for
        tomorrow's resumption
       Australian team Physio Errol Allcott said that McGraths back was
        "pristine condition" that the MRI scan of it was better than he
        expected and puts this down to McGrath not having any previous
        back related injury
       Lou Vincent whose Test Century on Debut excited the patrons said
        that he had it in mind that he would try to make a ton on debut.
        He said that after a cautious start he realised his luck was in
        and played on it for a while.
       Vincent praised his captains support. He also said he was feeling
        the emotions at the end of the day. He had it all luck, great shot
        selection, rain, playing under lights, the fast track, 3 streakers
        and the tough line up of McGrath, Lee and Gillespie
       all bowling to him.
       Having won the toss when he d stated that he would rather not have
        to choose, Stephen Fleming was rewarded for his judgement with New
        Zealand putting together a good total at stumps on day one.
       Your comments on all aspects of the days play and the commentary
        are appreciated - keep them coming in to comms@cricinfo.com
       Good morning from the WACA - Jason Gillespie to continue from the
        River end
  90.1 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, ball sits up for him and he pulls it
        off the pads into the backward square
  90.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, outside off - quite a bit of width -
        perhaps searching for length - no shot
  90.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, leaves outside off - watches it all the
        way through - better line from Gillespie
  90.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, leaves outside off - the ball isnt
        moving much
  90.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, leaves again outside off
       pitch looks a little greener today - maybe a bit of sweat in it
        over night
  90.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, leaves outside off again

End of over 91 (2 runs) New Zealand 295/7
JN Gillespie 25-3-81-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 5* (12b 1x4) NJ Astle 30* (77b 4x4)

       McGrath coming on from the members end
  91.1 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
  91.2 McGrath to Parore, no run, edged into the slips - bounces in front
        of Mark Waugh rocking to his right at 2nd slip
  91.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, bouncer - taken on the body - suggestion
        of skidding on
  91.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
  91.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, dabbed into the off side - looking for a
        quick single - sent back
  91.6 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 92 (maiden) New Zealand 295/7
GD McGrath 14-7-25-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 30* (77b 4x4) AC Parore 5* (18b 1x4)

  92.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defends the line of off - into the
        short covers - Brett Lee from mid off
  92.2 Gillespie to Astle, one run, pushed into the short covers - takes
        on Ponting from point - the throw isd a direct hit at the non
        strikers end
  92.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, hangs the bat out at it - may have
        withdrawn slightly - ball through to the keeper
  92.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - with an arc of
        the bat overhead
  92.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - moves right
        across for it
  92.6 Gillespie to Parore, one run, taken off the legs into the leg side
        - Gilchrist fields and they can only have a single

End of over 93 (2 runs) New Zealand 297/7
JN Gillespie 26-3-83-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 6* (22b 1x4) NJ Astle 31* (79b 4x4)

  93.1 McGrath to Parore, no run, raises a perescopic bat and leaves
        outside off
  93.2 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves again
  93.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, beaten outside off - seemed to move his
        head lolling to the on side like a desperate search for the line
  93.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, played forward into the off side
  93.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, raises that perescopic bat and leaves
        outside the line of the off stump again
  93.6 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves again and that is 2 maidens on
        the trot for Glen McGrath

End of over 94 (maiden) New Zealand 297/7
GD McGrath 15-8-25-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 31* (79b 4x4) AC Parore 6* (28b 1x4)

  94.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, angled in at the body but not short
        enoght for danger - the ball is played into the leg side
  94.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, beaten outside off
  94.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, sends it down outside off and no shot
  94.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, leaves outside off once more
  94.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, no shot to a ball wide of off
  94.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, played into the gully and a maiden for
        Gillespie

End of over 95 (maiden) New Zealand 297/7
JN Gillespie 27-4-83-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 6* (28b 1x4) NJ Astle 31* (85b 4x4)

  95.1 McGrath to Parore, no run, drives at this getting it square into
        the point but Ponting superb fielder that he is - is equal to it
        and returns it quickly to Gilchrist
  95.2 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
  95.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, short ball over the off stump or close
        to - Parore sways away from it
  95.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, forward playing a defensive push -
        beaten outside off
  95.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - raised bat overhead
  95.6 McGrath to Parore, no run, defends

End of over 96 (maiden) New Zealand 297/7
GD McGrath 16-9-25-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 31* (85b 4x4) AC Parore 6* (34b 1x4)

  96.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  96.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, flashes outside off - through to the
        keeper
  96.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, beaten outside off again - more or less
        hanging the bat - Gillespie maintains a persistent line
  96.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, pushed into the point
  96.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, bouncer heading down the leg side - no
        shot - squats beneath it
  96.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, driven square into the point

End of over 97 (maiden) New Zealand 297/7
JN Gillespie 28-5-83-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 6* (34b 1x4) NJ Astle 31* (91b 4x4)

  97.1 McGrath to Parore, one run, whipped off the legs into the deep
        backward square
  97.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, played into the covers
  97.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, played into the point
  97.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  97.5 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, cut down behind point for the 300 for New
        Zealand
  97.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 98 (5 runs) New Zealand 302/7
GD McGrath 17-9-30-1 - Members End
AC Parore 7* (35b 1x4) NJ Astle 35* (96b 5x4)

  98.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
  98.2 Gillespie to Parore, two runs, turned onto the midwicket
       quickly run
       3rd slip now to square leg
  98.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, turned into square leg - newly arrived
  98.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends to the bowler
       square leg is Martyn
  98.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, a bit of swing there early - leaves
        outside off
  98.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends into the point

End of over 99 (2 runs) New Zealand 304/7
JN Gillespie 29-5-85-3 (1w) - River End
NJ Astle 35* (96b 5x4) AC Parore 9* (41b 1x4)

  99.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  99.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends to covers
  99.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, clipped into the gully but direct to
        Captain Steve Waugh
  99.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends to the leg side
       hopped in the air as he played
  99.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends more confidently to the
        coverBrett Lee
  99.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, digs out a fuller ball

End of over 100 (maiden) New Zealand 304/7
GD McGrath 18-10-30-1 - Members End
AC Parore 9* (41b 1x4) NJ Astle 35* (102b 5x4)

 100.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, short ball - ducks beneath it
 100.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run, down the leg side - walks across the
        line raises the bat following it as he watches it pass by
 100.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 100.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, short ball - ducked beneath this one
        too
 100.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, slower full ball - dug out into the
        off side - well played - very good ball - right on target
 100.6 Gillespie to Parore, one run, worked into the on side

End of over 101 (1 run) New Zealand 305/7
JN Gillespie 30-5-86-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 10* (47b 1x4) NJ Astle 35* (102b 5x4)

 101.1 McGrath to Parore, FOUR, into the legs and played to long on -
        confident shot
 101.2 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 101.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, played into the leg side - Astle wants
        it Parore doesnt - there is a throw from Martyn to the non
        strikers end - to which Astle is returning and he is struck by the
        ball (similar situation happened to the same batsman earlier in
        the innings)
 101.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, from around the wicket - defends
 101.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves
 101.6 McGrath to Parore, no run, played into the off side

End of over 102 (4 runs) New Zealand 309/7
GD McGrath 19-10-34-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 35* (102b 5x4) AC Parore 14* (53b 2x4)

 102.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, played to mid on
 102.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, trying to work it into the on side -
        falls at his feet
 102.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, flashes at one outside off - not really
        trying to hit it - more of a waft in after thought
 102.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, full ball at the middle stump - played
        well - back to the bowler - who shapes to under arm it at the
        strikers end if need be
 102.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, played off the bottom edge of a pull
        shot into the squre leg on the bounce
 102.6 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, flaps his arms like a bird in the run up
        - gets pulled over the mid ons head

End of over 103 (4 runs) New Zealand 313/7
JN Gillespie 31-5-90-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 14* (53b 2x4) NJ Astle 39* (108b 6x4)

       Lee in from the members end
       McGrath a good spell
 103.1 Lee to Parore, no run, immediately onto the legs - turned to square
        leg
 103.2 Lee to Parore, one run, played to the mid wicket
 103.3 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
 103.4 Lee to Astle, no run, played into the mid wicket - mid on comes in
        to field
 103.5 Lee to Astle, one run, whipped off the legs into the fine leg
 103.6 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 104 (2 runs) New Zealand 315/7
B Lee 19-3-91-2 (9nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 40* (111b 6x4) AC Parore 15* (56b 2x4)

       Warne replacing the theatrical Gillespie from the River end
 104.1 Warne to Astle, one run, cuts this into the point - a long hop from
        Warne to start with
 104.2 Warne to Parore, no run, defends
 104.3 Warne to Parore, no run
 104.4 Warne to Parore, no run, hit on the back leg going well forward -
        passionate appeal
 104.5 Warne to Parore, no run
 104.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 105 (1 run) New Zealand 316/7
SK Warne 26-6-67-1 - River End
NJ Astle 41* (112b 6x4) AC Parore 15* (61b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

 105.1 Lee to Astle, no run, Astle holds him up so it is no surprise this
        is a bouncer
 105.2 Lee to Astle, no run, played into the gully to SR Waugh
 105.3 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
 105.4 Lee to Astle, FOUR, cover driven - nice shot
       went to a more extra cover deep
 105.5 Lee to Astle, no run, hops in the air as he plays to the leg side -
        the ball speared into the bodt - square leg Martyn quickly in
 105.6 Lee to Astle, no run, defends

End of over 106 (4 runs) New Zealand 320/7
B Lee 20-3-95-2 (9nb) - Members End
AC Parore 15* (61b 2x4) NJ Astle 45* (118b 7x4)

 106.1 Warne to Parore, no run, turning leg to off and pushed against the
        turn into the leg side
 106.2 Warne to Parore, no run, glanced into the short fine leg
 106.3 Warne to Parore, no run, defends to the on side - rolls to mid on
 106.4 Warne to Parore, no run, turned to square legHayden
 106.5 Warne to Parore, no run
 106.6 Warne to Parore, no run, beats the outside edge playing back -
        Gilchrist gloves it

End of over 107 (maiden) New Zealand 320/7
SK Warne 27-7-67-1 - River End
NJ Astle 45* (118b 7x4) AC Parore 15* (67b 2x4)

 107.1 Lee to Astle, one run, pulled a short  ball to fine leg Gillespie
 107.2 Lee to Parore, no run, cover driven - doesnt get onto it - Lee
        holding something back here
       not going flat out as he was yesterday
 107.3 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - the ball swings back
        late
       It is a shame that the media centre is not provided with the speeds
        of the bowling - otherwise it would be supplied
 107.4 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 107.5 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves a short ball wide of the off stump
 107.6 Lee to Parore, no run, played to the off side close

End of over 108 (1 run) New Zealand 321/7
B Lee 21-3-96-2 (9nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 46* (119b 7x4) AC Parore 15* (72b 2x4)

 108.1 Warne to Astle, no run, pitches in line and is left alone - thurns
        appreciably
 108.2 Warne to Astle, one run, cover driven to Steve Waugh who tips it
        back to mid off
 108.3 Warne to Parore, one run, swept to fine leg who cant get a clean
        grab on it and they sneak a single
 108.4 Warne to Astle, no run, leaves
 108.5 Warne to Astle, one run, turned to leg
 108.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 109 (3 runs) New Zealand 324/7
SK Warne 28-7-70-1 - River End
NJ Astle 48* (123b 7x4) AC Parore 16* (74b 2x4)

 109.1 Lee to Astle, FOUR, driven square for the 50
       189 minutes for Astles 50 from 124 balls with 8 fours
 109.2 Lee to Astle, no run
 109.3 Lee to Astle, no run, spars at it is beaten outside edge
 109.4 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside the off stump
 109.5 Lee to Astle, no run, wide outside the off stump - Asle shapes to
        play but his feet are rooted on the crease and he will not reach
        it from there so ultimately doesnt play at it
 109.6 Lee to Astle, no run, better line - a bit short and there is no
        shot - the feet dont move again he merely sways away from it

End of over 110 (4 runs) New Zealand 328/7
B Lee 22-3-100-2 (9nb) - Members End
AC Parore 16* (74b 2x4) NJ Astle 52* (129b 8x4)

 110.1 Warne to Parore, no run, leaves outsiode off
 110.2 Warne to Parore, one run, worked into the leg side
 110.3 Warne to Astle, no run, defends well forward
 110.4 Warne to Astle, no run, defends to the point off the edge perhaps
 110.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward in defense once more
 110.6 Warne to Astle, no run, beaten outside edge outside off

End of over 111 (1 run) New Zealand 329/7
SK Warne 29-7-71-1 - River End
AC Parore 17* (76b 2x4) NJ Astle 52* (133b 8x4)

 111.1 Lee to Parore, no run, played on the bounce quite high over head
        but to the hands of Lander at short leg
 111.2 Lee to Parore, no run, driven to Langer as if following his
        position at mid off now after a move
       2 slips 2 gullies point cover mid on backward square and fine leg
 111.3 Lee to Parore, no run, defends short into the off side wants one
        is sent back and lee uses the feet like a soccer player would at
        the stumps
 111.4 Lee to Parore, no run, slower ball worked into the finer of the two
        gullies Hayden
 111.5 Lee to Parore, no run, pushed to the cover point region and not run
        with Ponting bearing down on it from point
 111.6 Lee to Parore, one run, turned forward into the mid wicket pinching
        the strike

End of over 112 (1 run) New Zealand 330/7
B Lee 23-3-101-2 (9nb) - Members End
AC Parore 18* (82b 2x4) NJ Astle 52* (133b 8x4)

 112.1 Warne to Parore, no run
 112.2 Warne to Parore, SIX, swept into the mid wicket - well over the mid
        wicket - brings up a 50 partnership in 106 minutes from 157 balls
 112.3 Warne to Parore, no run
 112.4 Warne to Parore, no run
 112.5 Warne to Parore, no run
 112.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 113 (6 runs) New Zealand 336/7
SK Warne 30-7-77-1 - River End
NJ Astle 52* (133b 8x4) AC Parore 24* (88b 2x4 1x6)

 113.1 Lee to Astle, no run, full ball worked into the off side
 113.2 Lee to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
 113.3 Lee to Astle, one run, off the legs into fine leg
 113.4 Lee to Parore, no run, turned to square leg
 113.5 Lee to Parore, two runs, gloved a short ball down the leg side -
        Gillespie at fine leg comes finer for it
 113.6 Lee to Parore, no run, short ducks down under it

End of over 114 (3 runs) New Zealand 339/7
B Lee 24-3-104-2 (9nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 53* (136b 8x4) AC Parore 26* (91b 2x4 1x6)

 114.1 Warne to Astle, no run, defends from the crease
 114.2 Warne to Astle, no run, shorter bouncing a bit and high enough to
        cut into the cover points
 114.3 Warne to Astle, one run, turned off the legs into the backward
        square leg
 114.4 Warne to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - markedly quicker ball
 114.5 Warne to Parore, no run, forward defending turning to the leg side
 114.6 Warne to Parore, FOUR, swept into the mid wicket - great shot
        fabulous even

End of over 115 (5 runs) New Zealand 344/7
SK Warne 31-7-82-1 - River End
NJ Astle 54* (139b 8x4) AC Parore 30* (94b 3x4 1x6)

 115.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, pushing forward to the second gully
       McGrath into the attack from the members end
 115.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, square driven to point who seeing Parore
        out of his ground pings at the non strikers end
 115.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
 115.4 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, short ball pulled from the line of off into
        the mid wicket - great shot also - the wicket looks to be a road
 115.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, short ball coming down as he pulls and he
        plays short of square leg repeating the pull of earlier
 115.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 116 (4 runs) New Zealand 348/7
GD McGrath 20-10-38-1 - Members End
AC Parore 30* (94b 3x4 1x6) NJ Astle 58* (145b 9x4)

       a big pow wow between Warne and SR Waugh before the over starts
 116.1 Warne to Parore, no run, pitched up the first ball and froward
        defending
 116.2 Warne to Parore, no run, driven square to the point
 116.3 Warne to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 116.4 Warne to Parore, no run, driven to mid on
 116.5 Warne to Parore, no run, pitched up with flight and worked out to
        the cover
 116.6 Warne to Parore, FOUR, slog sweeping into rather over the square
        leg and pitches deep

End of over 117 (4 runs) New Zealand 352/7
SK Warne 32-7-86-1 - River End
NJ Astle 58* (145b 9x4) AC Parore 34* (100b 4x4 1x6)

 117.1 McGrath to Astle, no run
 117.2 McGrath to Astle, no run
 117.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
 117.4 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, driven along the carpet tantelisingly in
        front of Langer into the mid wicket rope
 117.5 McGrath to Astle, no run
 117.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 118 (4 runs) New Zealand 356/7
GD McGrath 21-10-42-1 - Members End
AC Parore 34* (100b 4x4 1x6) NJ Astle 62* (151b 10x4)

       Another big conference with more players in attendence before the
        first ball of this next over
       changes to bowling around the wicket - has a deep square leg on the
        rope
 118.1 Warne to Parore, no run, sweeping doesnt get onto it and Gilchrist
        cleans up
 118.2 Warne to Parore, one run, nudges into the square leg softly for a
        single
       changes to over the wicket and the deep square leg moves backward
        of square
 118.3 Warne to Astle, no run, defends forward
 118.4 Warne to Astle, no run, defends forward
 118.5 Warne to Astle, no run, played back to the bowler
 118.6 Warne to Astle, no run, cut down square

End of over 119 (1 run) New Zealand 357/7
SK Warne 33-7-87-1 - River End
AC Parore 35* (102b 4x4 1x6) NJ Astle 62* (155b 10x4)

 119.1 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - first ball of the
        final over before lunch
 119.2 McGrath to Parore, two runs, makes a chase for Lee with a drive
        along the carpet to the mid off or a little deep there of
 119.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 119.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, worked off the inside edge to the
        backward square - came forward to meet it outside off
 119.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, defends
 119.6 McGrath to Parore, FOUR, drive to long on

End of over 120 (6 runs) New Zealand 363/7
GD McGrath 22-10-48-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 62* (155b 10x4) AC Parore 41* (108b 5x4 1x6)

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

       New Zealand have pushed on in the first session of day 2 at the
        WACA
       The session highlights so far are sparkling sweep shots from Adam
        Parore and staunch defiance by Nathan Astle
       Gilespie tried everything - even an impression of the Brolga
        (Australian birdlife) flapping his wings to distract the batsman
       McGrath was solid early with 4 maidens conceding 23 from 9 overs
       Well thas Lunch - if you have any comments or questions you would
        like to put to the commentator at the WACA please email
        comms@cricinfo.com - we welcome your feedback
 120.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, drives into the covers
       very very slight drizzle about the ground
 120.2 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, turned down the fine leg
 120.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, driven to the mid off
 120.4 Gillespie to Astle, legbye: one run, swinging at it down the leg
        side - off the pad into the backward square - appeal from
        Gillespie for LBW turned down
 120.5 Gillespie to Parore, one run, pushed to the mid on
 120.6 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, worked square into the leg side -
        Martyn dives over it

End of over 121 (6 runs) New Zealand 369/7
JN Gillespie 32-5-95-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 42* (109b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 66* (160b 10x4)

       Lee with the ball from the Members end
 121.1 Lee to Parore, no run, gets a leading edge trying to turn it to leg
        - goes to cover instead
 121.2 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves
 121.3 Lee to Parore, no run, turning it forward from outside off to the
        mid on
 121.4 Lee to Parore, no run, defends to the leg side
 121.5 Lee to Parore, no run, played into the mid wicket
       Thanks to the WACA for a grat lunch supplied by them - very bloated
        here
 121.6 Lee to Parore, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 122 (maiden) New Zealand 369/7
B Lee 25-4-104-2 (9nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 66* (160b 10x4) AC Parore 42* (115b 5x4 1x6)

       first maiden from Lee today
 122.1 Gillespie to Astle, one run, pulled into the backward square - Lee
        from fine leg fields and prevents the second run
 122.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run
 122.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - a lot of width
        there
 122.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 122.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, played forward off the inside edge
        onto the pad and then baloons into the gully but is not taken
        there falling well short
 122.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, plays and misses outside off

End of over 123 (1 run) New Zealand 370/7
JN Gillespie 33-5-96-3 (1w) - River End
NJ Astle 67* (161b 10x4) AC Parore 42* (120b 5x4 1x6)

 123.1 Lee to Astle, no run, playing and missing with a fend outside off
 123.2 Lee to Astle, no run, defends to the off side
 123.3 Lee to Astle, no run, short ball - ducked under it
 123.4 Lee to Astle, no run, pushed into the cover
 123.5 Lee to Astle, no run, defends the line of off stump
 123.6 Lee to Astle, no run, played back to the bowler - completes his
        second maiden of the day and on the trot too

End of over 124 (maiden) New Zealand 370/7
B Lee 26-5-104-2 (9nb) - Members End
AC Parore 42* (120b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 67* (167b 10x4)

 124.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, cover drive
 124.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 124.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 124.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends to the off side - came forward
        a little - not attacking as before lunch
 124.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, forward to greet a ball at the middle
        and off stumps - defending into the on side but not looking to run
 124.6 Gillespie to Parore, two runs, pushed into the leg side

End of over 125 (2 runs) New Zealand 372/7
JN Gillespie 34-5-98-3 (1w) - River End
NJ Astle 67* (167b 10x4) AC Parore 44* (126b 5x4 1x6)

 125.1 Lee to Astle, no run, defends
 125.2 Lee to Astle, no run, pushed to the on side - looking tense is the
        opinion in the press box here
 125.3 Lee to Astle, no run, turned into the square leg
 125.4 Lee to Astle, no run, short ball follows him as he sways back but
        he gets away from it well
 125.5 Lee to Astle, two runs, whipped into the leg side - a loose ball
        from Lee - down the leg side
 125.6 Lee to Astle, no run

End of over 126 (2 runs) New Zealand 374/7
B Lee 27-5-106-2 (9nb) - Members End
AC Parore 44* (126b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 69* (173b 10x4)

 126.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, from around the wicket now - bowled
        across the body and though he is hopping in the air does not play
        at it
 126.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run, ball swinging back after t pitched -
        leaves
 126.3 Gillespie to Parore, one run, turned into the lg side square -
        strayed into the legs
       now a gully is moved to deep square leg
 126.4 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, pulling fine - maybe gloved
 126.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, continues from around the wicket -
        leaving outside off
 126.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defends a straight ball

End of over 127 (5 runs) New Zealand 379/7
JN Gillespie 35-5-103-3 (1w) - River End
AC Parore 45* (129b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 73* (176b 11x4)

 127.1 Lee to Parore, no run, played to short mid wicket SR Waugh who back
        hands it at the srtrikers end
 127.2 Lee to Parore, three runs, beats Waugh this time through the mid
        wicket - thats the 100 partnership in 168 minutes from 143 balls
 127.3 Lee to Astle, no run
       coming around the wicket now to 2 slips, a gully, deepish point,
        mid off mid on, mid wicket kind of square, backward square leg and
        a fine leg
 127.4 Lee to Astle, (noball) no run, oversteps, short ball - not played
        at - ducked under it
 127.4 Lee to Astle, three runs, turned very square to the leg side - the
        umpire steps aside and it runs a little deep
       mid wicket moves in closer
 127.5 Lee to Parore, one run, whipped into the leg sude past the mid
        wicket
 127.6 Lee to Astle, one run, cover driven without power

End of over 128 (9 runs) New Zealand 388/7
B Lee 28-5-115-2 (10nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 77* (180b 11x4) AC Parore 49* (132b 5x4 1x6)

 128.1 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, crunched through the point
       fantastic shot
 128.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, off the pad - maybe a touch of bat into
        the the gully
 128.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, glancing to leg
 128.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, pulld into the square leg
 128.5 Gillespie to Astle, wide: no run, too wide down the leg side -
        Gillespie persisting from around the wicket
 128.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, pushed into the point
 128.6 Gillespie to Astle, one run, to fine leg

End of over 129 (6 runs) New Zealand 394/7
JN Gillespie 36-5-109-3 (2w) - River End
NJ Astle 82* (186b 12x4) AC Parore 49* (132b 5x4 1x6)

 129.1 Lee to Astle, no run, short ball and lee follows through all the
        way up to him and chats him - not cricket really but I am sure
        Astle is up for it - Astle by the way swayed out the way late
 129.2 Lee to Astle, no run, short ball again
 129.3 Lee to Astle, no run, defends back to the bowler
 129.4 Lee to Astle, no run, turned to leg
       being held up by running repairs at mid off
 129.5 Lee to Astle, no run, short ball hangs the bat out - Lee looks to
        have won the battle
 129.6 Lee to Astle, FOUR, cover driven - a beauty - just the reply needed

End of over 130 (4 runs) New Zealand 398/7
B Lee 29-5-119-2 (10nb) - Members End
AC Parore 49* (132b 5x4 1x6) NJ Astle 86* (192b 13x4)

       McGrath on from the River end
 130.1 McGrath to Parore, no run, turned to the leg side
 130.2 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 130.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, meant to leave outside off - the ball
        catches the under edge of the bat in a horizontal angle - bouncing
        into the slips on the bounce
 130.4 McGrath to Parore, FOUR, punched forward of point - brings up his
        50 in 186 minutes from 136 balls with 6 fours and a six
 130.5 McGrath to Parore, no run
 130.6 McGrath to Parore, no run

End of over 131 (4 runs) New Zealand 402/7
GD McGrath 23-10-52-1 - River End
NJ Astle 86* (192b 13x4) AC Parore 53* (138b 6x4 1x6)

       The 400 came up then too - from 557 minutes after 130.4 overs
 131.1 Lee to Astle, no run
 131.2 Lee to Astle, one run, pushed to cover point - they take on the man
        there and there is a close too run out at the strikers end
 131.3 Lee to Parore, no run
 131.4 Lee to Parore, no run
 131.5 Lee to Parore, no run, defends
       reports of rain in a suburb to the south east
 131.6 Lee to Parore, no run, played into the gully

End of over 132 (1 run) New Zealand 403/7
B Lee 30-5-120-2 (10nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 87* (194b 13x4) AC Parore 53* (142b 6x4 1x6)

 132.1 McGrath to Astle, one run, Misfielded by SR Waugh at cover - a rare
        mistake - the shot was a drive - nothing fierce - no catch in it
 132.2 McGrath to Parore, no run
 132.3 McGrath to Parore, no run
 132.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 132.5 McGrath to Parore, one run, crunched into the point - deflected
        there - almost a run out at the strikers end when Astle is sent
        back
 132.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 133 (2 runs) New Zealand 405/7
GD McGrath 24-10-54-1 - River End
AC Parore 54* (146b 6x4 1x6) NJ Astle 88* (196b 13x4)

Match State: Drinks

       Warne to replace Lee at the Members end
        one slip and a ring of six men on the onde day circle, 3 on each
        side, deep fine leg and a deep mid wicket
 133.1 Warne to Parore, no run, played to point
 133.2 Warne to Parore, no run
 133.3 Warne to Parore, no run, played to the cover - short stuff from
        Warne
 133.4 Warne to Parore, no run, played back to the bowler
 133.5 Warne to Parore, no run, defends forward
 133.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 134 (maiden) New Zealand 405/7
SK Warne 34-8-87-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 88* (196b 13x4) AC Parore 54* (152b 6x4 1x6)

 134.1 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, hooked fine to the leg side
 134.2 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, short again - down the leg side - pulled
        into the square leg deep
 134.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, pulled from outside off - on the bounce
        to the square leg fielder - regulation square leg
 134.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, lofted at the mid on Langer but it drops
        just short of him there - Astle looking for the run is sent back
        as Langer who has recovered tries to trow down the strikers end
 134.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside of
 134.6 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, driven to the mong off - a century for
        Astle - in 302 minutes from 203 balls with 16 fours

End of over 135 (12 runs) New Zealand 417/7
GD McGrath 25-10-66-1 - River End
AC Parore 54* (152b 6x4 1x6) NJ Astle 100* (202b 16x4)

 135.1 Warne to Parore, no run
 135.2 Warne to Parore, no run
 135.3 Warne to Parore, no run, covers up well - defends back to the
        bowler
 135.4 Warne to Parore, FOUR, swept to deep backward square splitting the
        backward square fielder McGrath and the fine leg fielder lee
 135.5 Warne to Parore, no run, defends forward
 135.6 Warne to Parore, no run, leaves down the leg side - Gilchrist
        threatens to remove the bails

End of over 136 (4 runs) New Zealand 421/7
SK Warne 35-8-91-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 100* (202b 16x4) AC Parore 58* (158b 7x4 1x6)

       Mark Waugh has the pill from the River end
 136.1 ME Waugh to Astle, no run
 136.2 ME Waugh to Astle, no run
 136.3 ME Waugh to Astle, one run, pulled top edge to long on
 136.4 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, defends
 136.5 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, leaves
 136.6 ME Waugh to Parore, FOUR, lofted over the mid on again

End of over 137 (5 runs) New Zealand 426/7
ME Waugh 4-0-14-0 - River End
NJ Astle 101* (205b 16x4) AC Parore 62* (161b 8x4 1x6)

 137.1 Warne to Astle, no run, defends
 137.2 Warne to Astle, no run
 137.3 Warne to Astle, no run
 137.4 Warne to Astle, no run, defends forward
 137.5 Warne to Astle, no run, defends to the leg side
 137.6 Warne to Astle, no run, pads up - but leaves outside off

End of over 138 (maiden) New Zealand 426/7
SK Warne 36-9-91-1 - Members End
AC Parore 62* (161b 8x4 1x6) NJ Astle 101* (211b 16x4)

 138.1 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, drived straight - pace removed from it
        by the bowler
 138.2 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, played forward to the leg side
 138.3 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, cut to the pont who is deep
 138.4 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, defends
 138.5 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, defends with the elbow held high
 138.6 ME Waugh to Parore, no run, plays to the bowler - a maiden from
        Mark Waugh

End of over 139 (maiden) New Zealand 426/7
ME Waugh 5-1-14-0 - River End
NJ Astle 101* (211b 16x4) AC Parore 62* (167b 8x4 1x6)

 139.1 Warne to Astle, no run, defending forward the ball squirts off the
        otside edge or shoulder of the bat into the gully
 139.2 Warne to Astle, one run, pulled into the leg side
 139.3 Warne to Parore, FOUR, a wristy drive into the covers
 139.4 Warne to Parore, two runs, dragged into the mid wicket - goes very
        high
 139.5 Warne to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
       150 partnership came up with the four - in 220 minutes from 318
        balls
 139.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 140 (7 runs) New Zealand 433/7
SK Warne 37-9-98-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 102* (213b 16x4) AC Parore 68* (171b 9x4 1x6)

 140.1 ME Waugh to Astle, one run, to mid wicket
 140.2 ME Waugh to Parore, one run, wristy flick into the square leg
 140.3 ME Waugh to Astle, FOUR, upper cut over the gully adn to the third
        man rope near the players race
       Waugh changes to around the wicket
 140.4 ME Waugh to Astle, FOUR, half volley played through th cover point
 140.5 ME Waugh to Astle, one run, straight driven
 140.6 ME Waugh to Parore, one run, turned to the square leg

End of over 141 (12 runs) New Zealand 445/7
ME Waugh 6-1-26-0 - River End
AC Parore 70* (173b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 112* (217b 18x4)

 141.1 Warne to Parore, one run, DROPPED: only slip Mark Waugh puts it
        down and they take a single
 141.2 Warne to Astle, no run
 141.3 Warne to Astle, no run
 141.4 Warne to Astle, three runs, swept fine - saved at the rope by
        Hayden
 141.5 Warne to Parore, one run, leg glance
 141.6 Warne to Astle, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 142 (5 runs) New Zealand 450/7
SK Warne 38-9-103-1 - Members End
AC Parore 72* (175b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 115* (221b 18x4)

       Gillespie in from the River end with 2 slips a third man fine leg
        point cover mid off mid on
 142.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, drives back to the bowler - no pace on
        it cannot beat him
       Mark Waugh moves from 2nd slip to short cover
 142.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run
 142.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run
 142.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, wristily driven to point
 142.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run
 142.6 Gillespie to Parore, legbye: one run

End of over 143 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 451/7
JN Gillespie 37-6-109-3 (2w) - River End
AC Parore 72* (181b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 115* (221b 18x4)

 143.1 Warne to Parore, no run, played back to the bowler
 143.2 Warne to Parore, one run, flicked into the leg side
 143.3 Warne to Astle, one run, dragged from outside off - square to the
        leg side
 143.4 Warne to Parore, one run, amble a single after turning it close to
        the leg side square
 143.5 Warne to Astle, SIX, saveaged - Astle pulls square into the leg
        side all the way over the rope
 143.6 Warne to Astle, no run, Warne bounces him in reply

End of over 144 (9 runs) New Zealand 460/7
SK Warne 39-9-112-1 - Members End
AC Parore 74* (184b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 122* (224b 18x4 1x6)

 144.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - bat raist high
        over head
 144.2 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off - that may have
        seamed into him
 144.3 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 144.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends
 144.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends
 144.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends

End of over 145 (maiden) New Zealand 460/7
JN Gillespie 38-7-109-3 (2w) - River End
NJ Astle 122* (224b 18x4 1x6) AC Parore 74* (190b 9x4 1x6)

 145.1 Martyn to Astle, no run, leaves an innocuos looking delivery wide
        of off
 145.2 Martyn to Astle, no run, cut into the backward point direct to
        Hayden
 145.3 Martyn to Astle, no run, played to Hayden again
 145.4 Martyn to Astle, no run, turned to the leg side
 145.5 Martyn to Astle, no run
 145.6 Martyn to Astle, one run, pushed to point

End of over 146 (1 run) New Zealand 461/7
DR Martyn 4-0-12-0 - Members End
NJ Astle 123* (230b 18x4 1x6) AC Parore 74* (190b 9x4 1x6)

 146.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run
 146.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run
 146.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run
 146.4 Gillespie to Astle, one run, rolled softly to mid on
 146.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run, beaten outside edge outside off - more
        or lass hung the bat out at it
 146.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 147 (1 run) New Zealand 462/7
JN Gillespie 39-7-110-3 (2w) - River End
NJ Astle 124* (234b 18x4 1x6) AC Parore 74* (192b 9x4 1x6)

 147.1 Martyn to Astle, no run, driven at the mid off - but Martyn
        reroutes himself and intercepts
 147.2 Martyn to Astle, three runs, punched into the point - Hayden saves
        it at the rope
 147.3 Martyn to Parore, no run, pushed to cover point
 147.4 Martyn to Parore, no run, played to mid on
 147.5 Martyn to Parore, no run, short ball - evaded
 147.6 Martyn to Parore, no run, short ball ducked

End of over 148 (3 runs) New Zealand 465/7
DR Martyn 5-0-15-0 - Members End
NJ Astle 127* (236b 18x4 1x6) AC Parore 74* (196b 9x4 1x6)

 148.1 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, turned deep to square leg or just
        backward thereof
 148.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, spars at it missing
       last over before tea
 148.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, digs out afull ball
 148.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, swings at it and misses
 148.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defends from the crease
 148.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defends and that'll be tea

End of over 149 (2 runs) New Zealand 467/7
JN Gillespie 40-7-112-3 (2w) - River End
AC Parore 74* (196b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 129* (242b 18x4 1x6)

Match State: Tea - Day 2

       New Zealand revelling in the WACA tracks flatness and lack of swing
        and seam
       Well done by Astle and Parore carrying on the match to the
        Australians adding 104 for the session and 174 for the day
       the day while overcast looks great for cricket. support for the
        game has been small today - we're yet to have a crowd figure but
        dont be surprised if it is below 10000
       The Australians look hard pressed to find that special something
        required to break this record breaking 8th wicket stand. The shoe
        is definately on the other foot for them now.
       Well that is tea on day 2 -your comments are always welcomed - send
        them to comms@cricinfo.com
 149.1 Martyn to Parore, no run, played to the mid wicket
 149.2 Martyn to Parore, two runs, whipped into the leg side
 149.3 Martyn to Parore, no run, defends back to the bowler
 149.4 Martyn to Parore, no run, played into the leg side
 149.5 Martyn to Parore, one run, bouncer - pulled down to Gillespie at
        fine leg
 149.6 Martyn to Astle, no run, played into the cobvers

End of over 150 (3 runs) New Zealand 470/7
DR Martyn 6-0-18-0 - Members End
AC Parore 77* (201b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 129* (243b 18x4 1x6)

 150.1 Warne to Parore, no run, defensive push to the leg side
       Warne over the wicket from the River end
 150.2 Warne to Parore, one run, whipped into the leg side and quickly run
        though the second run is aborted in the early stages
 150.3 Warne to Astle, no run, leaves outside off - with a thrust of the
        pad
 150.4 Warne to Astle, no run, defends forward
 150.5 Warne to Astle, no run
 150.6 Warne to Astle, no run, played to point/gully

End of over 151 (1 run) New Zealand 471/7
SK Warne 40-9-113-1 - River End
AC Parore 78* (203b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 129* (247b 18x4 1x6)

 151.1 Martyn to Parore, no run, pushed into the gully
 151.2 Martyn to Parore, no run, leaves outside the off stump
 151.3 Martyn to Parore, one run, pushed gently into the covers
 151.4 Martyn to Astle, no run, driven late and rather jabbed to the mid
        off
 151.5 Martyn to Astle, one run, driven to mid off who misfields there and
        the run is taken
 151.6 Martyn to Parore, FOUR, cut down into the gully/backward point deep

End of over 152 (6 runs) New Zealand 477/7
DR Martyn 7-0-24-0 - Members End
NJ Astle 130* (249b 18x4 1x6) AC Parore 83* (207b 10x4 1x6)

 152.1 Warne to Astle, no run
 152.2 Warne to Astle, FOUR, lofted down the gound
 152.3 Warne to Astle, FOUR
 152.4 Warne to Astle, one run
 152.5 Warne to Parore, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket
 152.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 153 (13 runs) New Zealand 490/7
SK Warne 41-9-126-1 - River End
NJ Astle 139* (253b 20x4 1x6) AC Parore 87* (209b 11x4 1x6)

 153.1 Martyn to Astle, no run
 153.2 Martyn to Astle, one run
 153.3 Martyn to Parore, no run, driven back to the bowler
 153.4 Martyn to Parore, two runs, pulled into the square leg
 153.5 Martyn to Parore, one run, drags the pull around to the leg side
        from outside off stump
 153.6 Martyn to Astle, no run, drives missing

End of over 154 (4 runs) New Zealand 494/7
DR Martyn 8-0-28-0 - Members End
AC Parore 90* (212b 11x4 1x6) NJ Astle 140* (256b 20x4 1x6)

 154.1 Warne to Parore, one run, clouts it to covr point
 154.2 Warne to Astle, no run
 154.3 Warne to Astle, one run, turns to the leg side - equals his
        previous highest Test score
 154.4 Warne to Parore, one run, swept to backward square
 154.5 Warne to Astle, no run, flighted ball - driven to mid on
 154.6 Warne to Astle, no run, driven to cover

End of over 155 (3 runs) New Zealand 497/7
SK Warne 42-9-129-1 - River End
AC Parore 92* (214b 11x4 1x6) NJ Astle 141* (260b 20x4 1x6)

 155.1 Martyn to Parore, no run, driven to mid off - whose return to the
        non strikers end has Astle struggling to attain safety
 155.2 Martyn to Parore, no run
 155.3 Martyn to Parore, no run, leaves outside off
 155.4 Martyn to Parore, no run, pushed to cover
 155.5 Martyn to Parore, FOUR, DROPPED: touch chance - lofted through the
        hands of the bowler and down to the long on boundary
 155.6 Martyn to Parore, one run, rolled to long on

End of over 156 (5 runs) New Zealand 502/7
DR Martyn 9-0-33-0 - Members End
AC Parore 97* (220b 12x4 1x6) NJ Astle 141* (260b 20x4 1x6)

 156.1 Warne to Parore, one run, to the cover point deep
 156.2 Warne to Astle, no run, played to mid off
 156.3 Warne to Astle, one run, swept to backward square
 156.4 Warne to Parore, FOUR, pulled into the square leg - 100 for Parore
        - in 283 minutes from 222 balls with 13 fours and a six
 156.5 Warne to Parore, no run
 156.6 Warne to Parore, no run

End of over 157 (6 runs) New Zealand 508/7
SK Warne 43-9-135-1 - River End
NJ Astle 142* (262b 20x4 1x6) AC Parore 102* (224b 13x4 1x6)

 157.1 Martyn to Astle, no run
 157.2 Martyn to Astle, one run
 157.3 Martyn to Parore, FOUR, cut into the gully
 157.4 Martyn to Parore, one run
 157.5 Martyn to Astle, FOUR, pulled deep into the mid wicket
 157.6 Martyn to Astle, one run, pushed into the covers

End of over 158 (11 runs) New Zealand 519/7
DR Martyn 10-0-44-0 - Members End
NJ Astle 148* (266b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 107* (226b 14x4 1x6)

 158.1 Lee to Astle, one run, punched to mid off
 158.2 Lee to Parore, no run, full ball a bit slower than what we're
        accustomed to
       dug out straight
 158.3 Lee to Parore, no run, driven to cover
 158.4 Lee to Parore, no run, driven softly to mid on
 158.5 Lee to Parore, bye: FOUR, well wide down the leg side - lucky not
        to be called wide as well
 158.6 Lee to Parore, one run, nudged into the gully gap - down to third
        man using Lee's pace

End of over 159 (6 runs) New Zealand 525/7
B Lee 31-5-122-2 (10nb) - River End
AC Parore 108* (231b 14x4 1x6) NJ Astle 149* (267b 21x4 1x6)

 159.1 McGrath to Parore, no run
 159.2 McGrath to Parore, no run
 159.3 McGrath to Parore, no run, plays over the top of a ball outside off
 159.4 McGrath to Parore, no run, looks to defend and misses
 159.5 McGrath to Parore, no run, ball seams in and he is taken on the
        body
 159.6 McGrath to Parore, no run

End of over 160 (maiden) New Zealand 525/7
GD McGrath 26-11-66-1 - Members End
NJ Astle 149* (267b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 108* (237b 14x4 1x6)

       new ball due now - and is taken
 160.1 Lee to Astle, no run, no footwork - flings the bat at it - tired
        looking - but he probably isnt - very fit chaps these cricketers
 160.2 Lee to Astle, one run, worked into the leg side - jumps on the non
        strikers crease when he arrives there - no celebration
       Astles 150 came up in 395 minutes from 270 balls with 21 fours and
        a six
 160.3 Lee to Parore, no run
 160.4 Lee to Parore, no run
 160.5 Lee to Parore, two runs
 160.6 Lee to Parore, no run, drives at it - missing the outside edge

End of over 161 (3 runs) New Zealand 528/7
B Lee 32-5-125-2 (10nb) - River End
NJ Astle 150* (269b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 110* (241b 14x4 1x6)

 161.1 McGrath to Astle, two runs
 161.2 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, top edge over the gully
 161.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, played to cover
 161.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, DROPPED: at 1st slip by Warne difficult
        chance - got up to his left and high but could not hold onto it
 161.5 McGrath to Astle, no run
 161.6 McGrath to Astle, no run

End of over 162 (6 runs) New Zealand 534/7
GD McGrath 27-11-72-1 - Members End
AC Parore 110* (241b 14x4 1x6) NJ Astle 156* (275b 22x4 1x6)

 162.1 Lee to Parore, no run
 162.2 Lee to Parore, OUT: pulled to the deep backward square leg where
        McGrath squatting takes it in front of his face

       New Zealand 534/8, Partnership of 253
       AC Parore  c McGrath b Lee  110 (243b 14x4 1x6)
       NJ Astle 156* (275b 22x4 1x6) B Lee 32.2-5-125-3 (10nb)

 162.3 Lee to Bond, no run, wild bouncer down the leg side - Bond does not
        move
       that was the second highest 8th wicket stand in test history
 162.4 Lee to Bond, no run, through him - plays and misses - through the
        gate
 162.5 Lee to Bond, OUT: through the gate - straighter this time - and
        thats it they declared

       New Zealand 534/9, Partnership of 0
       SE Bond  b Lee  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 156* (275b 22x4 1x6) B Lee 32.5-5-125-4 (10nb)

       this is the fourth highest score at the WACA by anyone
   0.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, across the body from over the wicket -
        outside off and left alone
   0.2 Cairns to Langer, no run, winds up and slashes at it missing
   0.3 Cairns to Langer, no run, beaten outside the off stump - maybe
        withdrew
   0.4 Cairns to Langer, no run, short ball not finding the bounce yet and
        Langer is ducking to avoid it
   0.5 Cairns to Langer, one run, played into the cover
       Lights are on here - it is cold outside
   0.6 Cairns to Hayden, no run, played down to the ground

End of over 1 (1 run) Australia 1/0 (trail by 533 runs)
CL Cairns 1-0-1-0 - River End
JL Langer 1* (5b) ML Hayden 0* (1b)

   1.1 Bond to Langer, (noball) legbye: one run, glancing to the leg side
        - comes off the pad and into backward square it goes
   1.1 Bond to Hayden, OUT: leading edge had him squared up and flies to
        the fly slip

       Australia 3/1, Partnership of 3
       ML Hayden  c Vincent b Bond  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 1* (6b) SE Bond 0.1-0-2-1 (1nb)

   1.2 Bond to Ponting, FOUR, inside edge past the stumps and fine for
        four
   1.3 Bond to Ponting, no run, outside off - a bit of width there - no
        shot
   1.4 Bond to Ponting, no run
   1.5 Bond to Ponting, no run
   1.6 Bond to Ponting, no run

End of over 2 (6 runs) Australia 7/1 (trail by 527 runs)
SE Bond 1-0-6-1 (1nb) - Members End
JL Langer 1* (6b) RT Ponting 4* (5b 1x4)

   2.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, drops the wrists on a quick ball of good
        length outside off
   2.2 Cairns to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   2.3 Cairns to Langer, no run, played off the legs into the leg side
   2.4 Cairns to Langer, one run, turned to the leg side
       the Kiwi's are pumped up and all converge to field
   2.5 Cairns to Ponting, two runs, driven to the mid wicket
   2.6 Cairns to Ponting, (noball) no run, outside the off stump - late
        call - no ball for over stepping
   2.6 Cairns to Ponting, no run

End of over 3 (4 runs) Australia 11/1 (trail by 523 runs)
CL Cairns 2-0-5-0 (1nb) - River End
JL Langer 2* (10b) RT Ponting 6* (8b 1x4)

   3.1 Bond to Langer, no run
   3.2 Bond to Langer, two runs, turned to the leg side
       took on the fine leg fielder Cairns
   3.3 Bond to Langer, no run, down the leg side - does not play at it -
        watches it go by
   3.4 Bond to Langer, no run, down the leg side again - does not play at
        it - watches it go by
   3.5 Bond to Langer, three runs, pulled hard almost killing the chap
        under the helmet at short leg
   3.6 Bond to Ponting, FOUR, cover driven - luverly shot

End of over 4 (9 runs) Australia 20/1 (trail by 514 runs)
SE Bond 2-0-15-1 (1nb) - Members End
JL Langer 7* (15b) RT Ponting 10* (9b 2x4)

   4.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, played into the pads the bowler grasps
        his head in anguish
   4.2 Cairns to Langer, FOUR, leg glance quite square - well struck
   4.3 Cairns to Langer, three runs, another leg side ball - clipped into
        the square leg once again
   4.4 Cairns to Ponting, FOUR
   4.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, short ball - savagely pulled into the
        mid wicket
   4.6 Cairns to Ponting, no run, played back to the bowler who steps to
        one side and tries to throw down the strikers stumps

End of over 5 (11 runs) Australia 31/1 (trail by 503 runs)
CL Cairns 3-0-16-0 (1nb) - River End
JL Langer 14* (18b 1x4) RT Ponting 14* (12b 3x4)

       elicits loud hoots of enjoyment from the Perth crowd
   5.1 Bond to Langer, no run, played into the point
   5.2 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves
   5.3 Bond to Langer, one run, leg glance to fine leg
   5.4 Bond to Ponting, FOUR, glide througjh the third man
   5.5 Bond to Ponting, one run, played off the bottom edge into his foot
        and they scurry the quick single
   5.6 Bond to Langer, no run, defensive push back to the bowler

End of over 6 (6 runs) Australia 37/1 (trail by 497 runs)
SE Bond 3-0-21-1 (1nb) - Members End
RT Ponting 19* (14b 4x4) JL Langer 15* (22b 1x4)

   6.1 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   6.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   6.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   6.4 Cairns to Ponting, (noball) FOUR, over steps - pulled into the mid
        wicket
   6.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   6.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   6.6 Cairns to Ponting, no run

End of over 7 (5 runs) Australia 42/1 (trail by 492 runs)
CL Cairns 4-0-21-0 (2nb) - River End
JL Langer 15* (22b 1x4) RT Ponting 23* (21b 5x4)

   7.1 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   7.2 Martin to Langer, no run, withdraws from the defense outside off -
        well left
   7.3 Martin to Langer, no run
   7.4 Martin to Langer, FOUR, cover driven - struck really well
       Martin from the members end is bowling to 3 slips 2 gullies a
        point, extra cover mid on square leg and fine leg
   7.5 Martin to Langer, one run, played to fine leg
   7.6 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket

End of over 8 (9 runs) Australia 51/1 (trail by 483 runs)
CS Martin 1-0-9-0 - Members End
JL Langer 20* (27b 2x4) RT Ponting 27* (22b 6x4)

   8.1 Cairns to Langer, legbye: one run, played and missed - taken on the
        body falling to the off side and close - called through for a
        legbye
   8.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run, awkward punch to the point
   8.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run
   8.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, defends to the on side
   8.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off - raised the bat over
        head like he was trying to catch a seagull
   8.6 Cairns to Ponting, no run

End of over 9 (1 run, maiden) Australia 52/1 (trail by 482 runs)
CL Cairns 5-1-21-0 (2nb) - River End
JL Langer 20* (28b 2x4) RT Ponting 27* (27b 6x4)

   9.1 Martin to Langer, no run, defends - Ponting backing up deeply is
        sent back
   9.2 Martin to Langer, three runs, cover driven  - 50 parthnership for
        the 2nd wicket
       in 37 minutes from 51 balls
   9.3 Martin to Ponting, no run
   9.4 Martin to Ponting, no run, taken from outside off - dragged into
        the leg side
   9.5 Martin to Ponting, no run, hops across the crease like a kangaroo
        but leaves
   9.6 Martin to Ponting, no run, cover driven

End of over 10 (3 runs) Australia 55/1 (trail by 479 runs)
CS Martin 2-0-12-0 - Members End
JL Langer 23* (30b 2x4) RT Ponting 27* (31b 6x4)

        Cairns from around the wicket - angling into the left hander
  10.1 Cairns to Langer, one run, on the legs - turned into the leg side
  10.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run, rolled over to the mid on
       bright sunlight now - are the lights still on ?
  10.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off
  10.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off
  10.5 Cairns to Ponting, FOUR, cut through the gully/point gap - great
        shot
  10.6 Cairns to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 11 (5 runs) Australia 60/1 (trail by 474 runs)
CL Cairns 6-1-26-0 (2nb) - River End
JL Langer 24* (31b 2x4) RT Ponting 31* (36b 7x4)

       to Ponting Cairns was coming from over the wicket
  11.1 Martin to Langer, one run, pushed into the off side takes on the
        fielder at cover
  11.2 Martin to Ponting, OUT: extra bounce and he is edging through to
        the keeper

       Australia 61/2, Partnership of 58
       RT Ponting  c Parore b Martin  31 (37b 7x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 25* (32b 2x4) CS Martin 2.2-0-13-1

  11.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  11.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short ball - falls over evading it
       short leg brought in
  11.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, ALMOST CAUGHT: short ball climbing
        quickly gets an edge and it ballons just short of Vincent in slip
  11.6 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, played through the cover point

End of over 12 (5 runs) Australia 65/2 (trail by 469 runs)
CS Martin 3-0-17-1 - Members End
JL Langer 25* (32b 2x4) ME Waugh 4* (4b 1x4)

  12.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, difficult first up ball - at the off
        stump - defends
       close men on either side
  12.2 Vettori to Langer, no run
  12.3 Vettori to Langer, no run
  12.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, stretching forward not playing
  12.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, played to point
  12.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, leg glanced to fine leg

End of over 13 (1 run) Australia 66/2 (trail by 468 runs)
DL Vettori 1-0-1-0 - River End
JL Langer 26* (38b 2x4) ME Waugh 4* (4b 1x4)

  13.1 Martin to Langer, no run, drops the hands on a ball outside off - a
        lot less width than he was expecting I trust
  13.2 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  13.3 Martin to Langer, FOUR, driven to long off - great shot that - just
        leant on it
  13.4 Martin to Langer, no run, digs out a full one - good effort by the
        bowler in his follow through
  13.5 Martin to Langer, no run, forward across the crease - maybe
        brushing or close to - the pads as he leaves
  13.6 Martin to Langer, no run, defends the line of off - body well
        behind it in that compact stance

End of over 14 (4 runs) Australia 70/2 (trail by 464 runs)
CS Martin 4-0-21-1 - Members End
ME Waugh 4* (4b 1x4) JL Langer 30* (44b 3x4)

  14.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, around the wicket to Waugh - pitched
        outside off - turning to leg - driven to mid off
  14.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, pushed into the point where an umpire
        stands to avoid the sun which now sets low over the Queens Gardens
        to the West of the ground
  14.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, pushed to the point
  14.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, turned to the leg
  14.5 Vettori to Langer, FOUR, cover driven - wasnt that bad a ball
  14.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, pushed into the leg side - and that is
        stumps

End of over 15 (5 runs) Australia 75/2 (trail by 459 runs)
DL Vettori 2-0-6-0 - River End
ME Waugh 5* (6b 1x4) JL Langer 34* (48b 4x4)

       This has definately been New Zealands day

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

  15.1 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  15.2 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, leaves but the ball which is short
        follows him and he is struck on the body
  15.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  15.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, played to point
  15.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short again - Waugh sways away from it
  15.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, leaves a ball that jags back and is oh
        so very close to having the off bail dislodged

End of over 16 (maiden) Australia 75/2 (trail by 459 runs)
CS Martin 5-1-21-1 - Members End
JL Langer 34* (48b 4x4) ME Waugh 5* (12b 1x4)

  16.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, pushed defensively to the mid off
  16.2 Cairns to Langer, two runs, cover driven - Vincent takes some pace
        off it with an exciting dive
  16.3 Cairns to Langer, wide: no run, outside off
  16.3 Cairns to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  16.4 Cairns to Langer, no run, defends the line of off
  16.5 Cairns to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
       Mark Waugh at 3 runs has passed Mark Taylor (Aus) 7525 moving into
       3rd position in the all time run scorers for Australia in Tests.
  16.6 Cairns to Langer, no run

End of over 17 (3 runs) Australia 78/2 (trail by 456 runs)
CL Cairns 7-1-29-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 5* (12b 1x4) JL Langer 36* (54b 4x4)

  17.1 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  17.2 Martin to ME Waugh, two runs, DROPPED: at 1st slip by Flemming -
        catch was an edge high over head but he got his hands too it but
        ended up tipping it backward behind him
  17.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short - evaded
  17.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, awkwardly played to the off side
  17.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  17.6 Martin to ME Waugh, one run

End of over 18 (3 runs) Australia 81/2 (trail by 453 runs)
CS Martin 6-1-24-1 - Members End
ME Waugh 8* (18b 1x4) JL Langer 36* (54b 4x4)

  18.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, short outside off - thogh hopping off
        the ground he keeps it down well at his feet
  18.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  18.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  18.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, defends a short ball to the leg side -
        doesnt hop - keeps it down and short
  18.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, has a stroke at the leg side short ball
        and missed through to the keeper
       Cairs changes to around
  18.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, speard into the leg side and defended
        just fine of the short leg

End of over 19 (maiden) Australia 81/2 (trail by 453 runs)
CL Cairns 8-2-29-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
JL Langer 36* (54b 4x4) ME Waugh 8* (24b 1x4)

  19.1 Martin to Langer, no run, played onto the pad and into the leg side
  19.2 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off - the ball going
        across the body
  19.3 Martin to Langer, no run, catch claimed off the hip - Parore very
        certain - replay suggest the umpire to be correct
  19.4 Martin to Langer, no run, defends
  19.5 Martin to Langer, no run
  19.6 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 20 (maiden) Australia 81/2 (trail by 453 runs)
CS Martin 7-2-24-1 - Members End
ME Waugh 8* (24b 1x4) JL Langer 36* (60b 4x4)

       Martin very sharp - making a mockery of the bowling in previous
        days with swing and seam movement
  20.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, from around the wicket - short outside
        off - no shot
  20.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, pitching in line with leg it moves
        across the body of Waugh who sways back to avoid it
  20.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, may have intended initially to wack
        this into the backward square but changed his mind - ball leg side
  20.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, pushed into the short covers and 3 or 4
        men converge quickly upon it
  20.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, three runs, from over the wicket now - cover
        driven - saved at the rope by Vincent
  20.6 Cairns to Langer, no run, defends into the covers

End of over 21 (3 runs) Australia 84/2 (trail by 450 runs)
CL Cairns 9-2-32-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 11* (29b 1x4) JL Langer 36* (61b 4x4)

  21.1 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, effortlesly driven square into the leg
        side with what looked to be a leg glance
  21.2 Martin to ME Waugh, two runs, pushed wristily into the leg side
  21.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, looking to glance legward
  21.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short bouncer outside off
  21.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, defends the ball in front of the stumps
        - good lively pace from the bowler
  21.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, pulling over the top of a ball heading
        legward

End of over 22 (6 runs) Australia 90/2 (trail by 444 runs)
CS Martin 8-2-30-1 - Members End
JL Langer 36* (61b 4x4) ME Waugh 17* (35b 2x4)

  22.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, defends to off
  22.2 Cairns to Langer, no run, driving upon bended knee into the mid off
  22.3 Cairns to Langer, no run, defending to the off side
       compact and in behind it all the way
  22.4 Cairns to Langer, no run, leaves outside the off stump
  22.5 Cairns to Langer, no run, defends late this time - 2 minded perhaps
        into the off side - Cairns still coming over the wicket to him
  22.6 Cairns to Langer, FOUR, driven to long off

End of over 23 (4 runs) Australia 94/2 (trail by 440 runs)
CL Cairns 10-2-36-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 17* (35b 2x4) JL Langer 40* (67b 5x4)

  23.1 Martin to ME Waugh, two runs, pushed to mid on along the carpet -
        Langer is almost colliding with the bowler on the way down for the
        first run - then almost into Waugh as he comes back for the second
  23.2 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  23.3 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket
  23.4 Martin to ME Waugh, one run
  23.5 Martin to Langer, no run, weaves away from a short ball outside off
  23.6 Martin to Langer, no run

End of over 24 (7 runs) Australia 101/2 (trail by 433 runs)
CS Martin 9-2-37-1 - Members End
ME Waugh 24* (39b 3x4) JL Langer 40* (69b 5x4)

  24.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, defends to leg from and upright stance
  24.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, FOUR, whipped into the backward square
  24.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, FOUR, extra cover driven - he is in the groove
  24.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, defends to the leg side - trying to
        work it finer than square leg
  24.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, not getting the fabled WACA bounce here
        Cairns - Waugh turnes it to the square leg
  24.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, leaves a shorter ball

End of over 25 (8 runs) Australia 109/2 (trail by 425 runs)
CL Cairns 11-2-44-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
JL Langer 40* (69b 5x4) ME Waugh 32* (45b 5x4)

  25.1 Bond to Langer, no run, forward in behind it defending back to the
        bowler
  25.2 Bond to Langer, no run, driven back to the bowler
  25.3 Bond to Langer, no run, leg side ball - glanced at it missing
       well taken by Parore
  25.4 Bond to Langer, no run, lost it temporarily in the defensive
        maneuvre
  25.5 Bond to Langer, one run, nudged off the legs to the short square
        leg
  25.6 Bond to ME Waugh, two runs, pushed into the mid off - fifty
        partnership is up in 62 minutes from 89 balls

End of over 26 (3 runs) Australia 112/2 (trail by 422 runs)
SE Bond 4-0-24-1 (1nb) - Members End
JL Langer 41* (74b 5x4) ME Waugh 34* (46b 5x4)

  26.1 Vettori to Langer, no run
  26.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, defends back to the bowler
       Vettori is over the wicket to one slip and a short leg
  26.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, leg glanced
       now around the wicket to 1 slip short mid off cover gully , point
        mid off mid on square leg
  26.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, (noball) no run
  26.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, pushed to backward point
  26.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, defends to off
  26.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, defends again - the ball spining into
        the pads after it comes off the bat and he is having to protect
        the stumps

End of over 27 (3 runs) Australia 115/2 (trail by 419 runs)
DL Vettori 3-0-9-0 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 35* (48b 5x4) JL Langer 42* (79b 5x4)

  27.1 Bond to ME Waugh, two runs, played to mid off
  27.2 Bond to ME Waugh, one run
  27.3 Bond to Langer, no run, defends off the edge into the gully
       thanks
  27.4 Bond to Langer, no run
  27.5 Bond to Langer, no run
  27.6 Bond to Langer, no run, false stroke at a ball wide of off - is
        angry with himself for that

End of over 28 (3 runs) Australia 118/2 (trail by 416 runs)
SE Bond 5-0-27-1 (1nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 38* (50b 5x4) JL Langer 42* (83b 5x4)

  28.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pushed into the off
  28.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pushed into backward point
  28.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends the faster delivery forward
  28.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, pushed to cover point
  28.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, played to the leg side
  28.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, glancing - missing -at a ball down the
        leg side

End of over 29 (1 run) Australia 119/2 (trail by 415 runs)
DL Vettori 4-0-10-0 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 39* (54b 5x4) JL Langer 42* (85b 5x4)

Match State: Drinks

  29.1 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, stroked into the cover
  29.2 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, plays beneath a short one
  29.3 Bond to ME Waugh, three runs, flicked off the legs into the deep
        square leg
  29.4 Bond to Langer, no run, pushed to the covers
  29.5 Bond to Langer, no run, pushed defensively into the covrs
  29.6 Bond to Langer, no run, sent back after working it into the leg
        side

End of over 30 (3 runs) Australia 122/2 (trail by 412 runs)
SE Bond 6-0-30-1 (1nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 42* (57b 5x4) JL Langer 42* (88b 5x4)

  30.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends
  30.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, glided short into the gully
  30.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, OUT: glided into the gully with a bit more
        wrist and it flies to Bond diving a long way to his left to take
        it 2 handed

       Australia 122/3, Partnership of 61
       ME Waugh  c Bond b Vettori  42 (60b 5x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 42* (88b 5x4) DL Vettori 4.3-0-10-1 (1nb)

  30.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  30.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  30.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 31 (maiden) Australia 122/3 (trail by 412 runs)
DL Vettori 5-1-10-1 (1nb) - River End
JL Langer 42* (88b 5x4) SR Waugh 0* (3b)

  31.1 Bond to Langer, no run
  31.2 Bond to Langer, no run
  31.3 Bond to Langer, no run, pulling at one down the leg side - misses
  31.4 Bond to Langer, no run
  31.5 Bond to Langer, no run, drives fine of the mid off who makes ground
        to it
  31.6 Bond to Langer, no run, pushed into the off side

End of over 32 (maiden) Australia 122/3 (trail by 412 runs)
SE Bond 7-1-30-1 (1nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 0* (3b) JL Langer 42* (94b 5x4)

  32.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, square cut with considerable power
        through the cover point
  32.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the silly mid off
  32.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, forward defends
  32.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, cover driven
  32.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played backward of point
  32.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 33 (8 runs) Australia 130/3 (trail by 404 runs)
DL Vettori 6-1-18-1 (1nb) - River End
JL Langer 42* (94b 5x4) SR Waugh 8* (9b 2x4)

  33.1 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside the off stump
  33.2 Bond to Langer, two runs, whipped off the legs into backward square
        leg
  33.3 Bond to Langer, FOUR, driven through the covers
       changes to around the wicket
  33.4 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  33.5 Bond to Langer, no run, cover driven almost upon bended knee
  33.6 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 34 (6 runs) Australia 136/3 (trail by 398 runs)
SE Bond 8-1-36-1 (1nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 8* (9b 2x4) JL Langer 48* (100b 6x4)

       change of bowler from the River end - Martin replaces Vettori
       bowling to 2 slips 2 gullies point walking in mid of short leg leg
        gully and deep fine leg who is a little squarer then regulation
  34.1 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, leaves
  34.2 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, leaves
  34.3 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  34.4 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends into the off side - looks for a
        single where one is not
  34.5 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, short over the leg stump - easily
        ducked
  34.6 Martin to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 35 (maiden) Australia 136/3 (trail by 398 runs)
CS Martin 10-3-37-1 - River End
JL Langer 48* (100b 6x4) SR Waugh 8* (15b 2x4)

       Vettori has changed to the Members end replacing Bond
       Field is 5 on the leg 4 on the off
  35.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, leg glance
  35.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, OUT: fast ball - edged when defending forward
        - quite a sizeable nick

       Australia 137/4, Partnership of 15
       SR Waugh  c Parore b Vettori  8 (16b 2x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 49* (101b 6x4) DL Vettori 6.2-1-19-2 (1nb)

  35.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run, to the leg side
  35.4 Vettori to Langer, no run
  35.5 Vettori to Langer, (noball) no run
  35.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, brings up his 50 in 165 minutes from
        105 balls 6 fours
  35.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run

End of over 36 (4 runs) Australia 140/4 (trail by 394 runs)
DL Vettori 7-1-22-2 (2nb) - Members End
JL Langer 50* (104b 6x4) DR Martyn 1* (2b)

  36.1 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside the off stump
  36.2 Martin to Langer, no run, cut down hard into the deck before point
  36.3 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off - the ball was short
        and swinging back
  36.4 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  36.5 Martin to Langer, no run, defends to the off side
  36.6 Martin to Langer, no run, defends like a rock to the mid off

End of over 37 (maiden) Australia 140/4 (trail by 394 runs)
CS Martin 11-4-37-1 - River End
DR Martyn 1* (2b) JL Langer 50* (110b 6x4)

  37.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, traps it dead on the deck in front of
        him - hockey shot
  37.2 Vettori to Martyn, one run, pushed to backward point
  37.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, edged onto the ground in front of 1st
        slip looking for the glide fine
  37.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, driven direct to the man at cover -
        Vincent
  37.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, played onto the pad and into the off
        side it balloons but is safe
  37.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, to mid wicket

End of over 38 (2 runs) Australia 142/4 (trail by 392 runs)
DL Vettori 8-1-24-2 (2nb) - Members End
JL Langer 51* (114b 6x4) DR Martyn 2* (4b)

  38.1 Martin to Langer, no run, leaves one swinging away outside off
  38.2 Martin to Langer, three runs, driven almost to the long on boundary
        - Cairns chases it down
  38.3 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends to the off side
  38.4 Martin to Martyn, two runs, into the mid off/extra cover
  38.5 Martin to Martyn, two runs, straight driven
  38.6 Martin to Martyn, two runs, turned into the leg side for the team
        150

End of over 39 (9 runs) Australia 151/4 (trail by 383 runs)
CS Martin 12-4-46-1 - River End
JL Langer 54* (116b 6x4) DR Martyn 8* (8b)

  39.1 Vettori to Langer, SIX, lofted drive down the ground - into the
        members stand with mere minutes till lunch !
  39.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, to backward square leg
  39.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, turns predigiously - bit of bounce too -
        Martyn pulls out of the shot
  39.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, worked forward into the on side
  39.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  39.6 Vettori to Martyn, three runs

End of over 40 (10 runs) Australia 161/4 (trail by 373 runs)
DL Vettori 9-1-34-2 (2nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 11* (12b) JL Langer 61* (118b 6x4 1x6)

  40.1 Astle to Martyn, legbye: one run
  40.2 Astle to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  40.3 Astle to Langer, no run
  40.4 Astle to Langer, no run, leaves outside off - the ball flies off
        the gloves of Parore but he is equal to it recovering in front of
        slip
       Parore is standing up to Astle
  40.5 Astle to Langer, no run
  40.6 Astle to Langer, no run

End of over 41 (1 run, maiden) Australia 162/4 (trail by 372 runs)
NJ Astle 1-1-0-0 - River End
DR Martyn 11* (13b) JL Langer 61* (123b 6x4 1x6)

  41.1 Vettori to Martyn, FOUR, lofted cut just wide of Martin in the
        deepish point
  41.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends to the silly mid off
  41.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, drives to the cover
       this'll be the last over before lunch
  41.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  41.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, turned to the leg side
  41.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed into the off - one more over
        before lunch

End of over 42 (4 runs) Australia 166/4 (trail by 368 runs)
DL Vettori 10-1-38-2 (2nb) - Members End
JL Langer 61* (123b 6x4 1x6) DR Martyn 15* (19b 1x4)

       the umpires arrive in position and it ticks over
  42.1 Astle to Langer, no run
  42.2 Astle to Langer, no run, driven to cover
  42.3 Astle to Langer, two runs, pushed into the gully - good fielding
        there from Bond
  42.4 Astle to Langer, no run, beaten - or was he withdrawing late
  42.5 Astle to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
  42.6 Astle to Langer, one run, tipped into the leg side

End of over 43 (3 runs) Australia 169/4 (trail by 365 runs)
NJ Astle 2-1-3-0 - River End
JL Langer 64* (129b 6x4 1x6) DR Martyn 15* (19b 1x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 3

       Thats lunch at the WACA on the 3rd day of the 3rd test
       New Zealand look unbeatable - they have the runs on the board and 4
        Australians wickets in the bag. The follow-on is 165 runs away
        (334)
       Justin Langer looks to be in magnificent form - this track was made
        for batting and he is exploiting it. Damien Martyn is looking good
        with some runs on the board and he will be at home on the WACA too
        so this pair threaten New Zealands dominance so far
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        about the commentary, the nature of the game and such to
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  43.1 Vettori to Langer, no run
  43.2 Vettori to Langer, no run
  43.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, into the leg side
  43.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, played to mid on
  43.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends to the silly mid off
  43.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, turned to leg

End of over 44 (1 run) Australia 170/4 (trail by 364 runs)
DL Vettori 11-1-39-2 (2nb) - Members End
JL Langer 65* (132b 6x4 1x6) DR Martyn 15* (22b 1x4)

  44.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, tees off on the drive - Cairns cant take
        the half volley
  44.2 Cairns to Langer, FOUR, driven to mid off
  44.3 Cairns to Langer, one run, leg glance
  44.4 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  44.5 Cairns to Martyn, FOUR, cover drive - beautiful
  44.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run, pushed into the cover

End of over 45 (9 runs) Australia 179/4 (trail by 355 runs)
CL Cairns 12-2-53-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
JL Langer 70* (135b 7x4 1x6) DR Martyn 19* (25b 2x4)

  45.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, defends - hopping backward
  45.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, turned to the leg side
  45.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward in a defensive posture - misses
        the ball - Parore cleans up
  45.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  45.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends to silly mid on
  45.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends to leg

End of over 46 (1 run) Australia 180/4 (trail by 354 runs)
DL Vettori 12-1-40-2 (2nb) - Members End
JL Langer 71* (137b 7x4 1x6) DR Martyn 19* (29b 2x4)

  46.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, leaves outside off - no venom in that
        delivery - Langer thrusts forward outside off with the pad
  46.2 Cairns to Langer, no run, miscued drive back to the bowler who
        cannot take that one handed
  46.3 Cairns to Langer, one run, nudged into the square leg
  46.4 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off with the bat raised
        aloft
  46.5 Cairns to Martyn, FOUR, long on driven
       sweetly struck
  46.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run, well wide outside off

End of over 47 (5 runs) Australia 185/4 (trail by 349 runs)
CL Cairns 13-2-58-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
JL Langer 72* (140b 7x4 1x6) DR Martyn 23* (32b 3x4)

  47.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, turned to leg -no one away from 50
        partnership
  47.2 Vettori to Martyn, (noball) no run, theres the 50 partnership in 46
        minutes from 73 balls
  47.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  47.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run
  47.4 Vettori to Langer, no run
  47.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, off the pad - thrust outside off - into
        the leg side
  47.6 Vettori to Langer, no run

End of over 48 (3 runs) Australia 188/4 (trail by 346 runs)
DL Vettori 13-1-43-2 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 24* (35b 3x4) JL Langer 73* (144b 7x4 1x6)

  48.1 Cairns to Martyn, one run
  48.2 Cairns to Langer, no run
  48.3 Cairns to Langer, no run
  48.4 Cairns to Langer, no run
  48.5 Cairns to Langer, one run, pulled fine to the leg
  48.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run, driven to mid off

End of over 49 (2 runs) Australia 190/4 (trail by 344 runs)
CL Cairns 14-2-60-0 (1w 2nb) - River End
JL Langer 74* (148b 7x4 1x6) DR Martyn 25* (37b 3x4)

  49.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, turned to leg
  49.2 Vettori to Langer, no run
  49.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, swept to fine leg
  49.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  49.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed toward point so softly that
        Fleming from slip trots after it and cleans up
  49.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run

End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 191/4 (trail by 343 runs)
DL Vettori 14-1-44-2 (3nb) - Members End
JL Langer 75* (151b 7x4 1x6) DR Martyn 25* (40b 3x4)

  50.1 Cairns to Langer, no run, pulling - into the pads and away into the
        on side
  50.2 Cairns to Langer, no run, drives - not middled - to mid off
  50.3 Cairns to Langer, no run, defends
  50.4 Cairns to Langer, no run, pushed to off
  50.5 Cairns to Langer, no run, shapes square on and into the point
  50.6 Cairns to Langer, OUT: pulls at a leg side ball - walked before
        being given - replay showing the front foot of Cairns over the
        crease and was not called

       Australia 191/5, Partnership of 54
       JL Langer  c Parore b Cairns  75 (157b 7x4 1x6)

End of over 51 (maiden) Australia 191/5 (trail by 343 runs)
CL Cairns 15-3-60-1 (1w 2nb) - River End
DR Martyn 25* (40b 3x4) 

  51.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  51.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  51.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  51.4 Vettori to Martyn, one run
  51.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  51.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run

End of over 52 (1 run) Australia 192/5 (trail by 342 runs)
DL Vettori 15-1-45-2 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 26* (44b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 0* (2b)

  52.1 Cairns to Martyn, no run, played back to the bowler
  52.2 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  52.3 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  52.4 Cairns to Martyn, no run, pushed into the point
  52.5 Cairns to Martyn, no run, pushed into the gully which now looks
        like a battle field with men laying on the ground hithr and
        thither after the ball eluded and riccochetted of some of them
  52.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run

End of over 53 (maiden) Australia 192/5 (trail by 342 runs)
CL Cairns 16-4-60-1 (1w 2nb) - River End
AC Gilchrist 0* (2b) DR Martyn 26* (50b 3x4)

  53.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, OUT: tickled to short leg Richardson and the
        game is truly in New Zealands hands now

       Australia 192/6, Partnership of 1
       AC Gilchrist  c Richardson b Vettori  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       DR Martyn 26* (50b 3x4) DL Vettori 15.1-1-45-3 (3nb)

  53.2 Vettori to Warne, no run
  53.3 Vettori to Warne, no run
  53.4 Vettori to Warne, no run
  53.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, driven on the bounce back to the bowler
  53.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, turned into the leg side

End of over 54 (maiden) Australia 192/6 (trail by 342 runs)
DL Vettori 16-2-45-3 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 26* (50b 3x4) SK Warne 0* (5b)

  54.1 Cairns to Martyn, no run
  54.2 Cairns to Martyn, no run, defending to off
  54.3 Cairns to Martyn, no run, fullball played into the off
  54.4 Cairns to Martyn, no run, extended push into th covers
  54.5 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off with bat overhead
        coming right over to the off side
  54.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 55 (maiden) Australia 192/6 (trail by 342 runs)
CL Cairns 17-5-60-1 (1w 2nb) - River End
SK Warne 0* (5b) DR Martyn 26* (56b 3x4)

  55.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, played into the silly mid off
  55.2 Vettori to Warne, no run
  55.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, spins well and beats Warne
  55.4 Vettori to Warne, two runs, turned into the short leg
  55.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, drives to cover - bowler scampers square
        and retrieves it
  55.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends to leg

End of over 56 (2 runs) Australia 194/6 (trail by 340 runs)
DL Vettori 17-2-47-3 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 26* (56b 3x4) SK Warne 2* (11b)

  56.1 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  56.2 Cairns to Martyn, FOUR, cover driven
  56.3 Cairns to Martyn, no run, driven
  56.4 Cairns to Martyn, no run, driven
  56.5 Cairns to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  56.6 Cairns to Martyn, no run, stands on the crease and pushes into the
        covers - Vincent races square from cover to field fast

End of over 57 (4 runs) Australia 198/6 (trail by 336 runs)
CL Cairns 18-5-64-1 (1w 2nb) - River End
SK Warne 2* (11b) DR Martyn 30* (62b 4x4)

  57.1 Vettori to Warne, no run
  57.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward defending to the short leg
  57.3 Vettori to Warne, two runs, swept into the mid wicket
  57.4 Vettori to Warne, no run
  57.5 Vettori to Warne, no run
  57.6 Vettori to Warne, no run

End of over 58 (2 runs) Australia 200/6 (trail by 334 runs)
DL Vettori 18-2-49-3 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 30* (62b 4x4) SK Warne 4* (17b)

  58.1 Martin to Martyn, no run
  58.2 Martin to Martyn, no run
  58.3 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends
  58.4 Martin to Martyn, one run
  58.5 Martin to Warne, no run, defends
  58.6 Martin to Warne, no run

End of over 59 (2 runs) Australia 202/6 (trail by 332 runs)
CS Martin 13-4-47-1 - River End
DR Martyn 31* (66b 4x4) SK Warne 4* (19b)

Match State: Drinks

  59.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, full ball - pushed into the off
  59.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, turned to leg
  59.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, driven into the covers
  59.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward - ball spinning past the edge
        into the 1st slip
  59.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed to the point
  59.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 60 (maiden) Australia 202/6 (trail by 332 runs)
DL Vettori 19-3-50-3 (4nb) - Members End
SK Warne 4* (19b) DR Martyn 31* (72b 4x4)

  60.1 Martin to Warne, no run, defensive push to mid on
  60.2 Martin to Warne, no run, push to covers
  60.3 Martin to Warne, no run, turned to leg
  60.4 Martin to Warne, no run, rapped on the pad heading down the leg
        side - Warne looks to glance but cannot connect
  60.5 Martin to Warne, no run, played into the gully
  60.6 Martin to Warne, one run, tipped into the leg side

End of over 61 (1 run) Australia 203/6 (trail by 331 runs)
CS Martin 14-4-48-1 - River End
SK Warne 5* (25b) DR Martyn 31* (72b 4x4)

  61.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends on the bounce to short mid off
  61.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, driven to mid off
  61.3 Vettori to Warne, one run, swept square to the leg side
  61.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed into the off side
  61.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward defending to the off
  61.6 Vettori to Martyn, (noball) one run, swept just backward of square
        on the leg side
  61.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends

End of over 62 (3 runs) Australia 206/6 (trail by 328 runs)
DL Vettori 20-3-53-3 (5nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 32* (75b 4x4) SK Warne 6* (29b)

  62.1 Martin to Martyn, no run
  62.2 Martin to Martyn, no run
  62.3 Martin to Martyn, two runs, turned to the leg side
  62.4 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends
  62.5 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends to off side
  62.6 Martin to Martyn, no run

End of over 63 (2 runs) Australia 208/6 (trail by 326 runs)
CS Martin 15-4-50-1 - River End
SK Warne 6* (29b) DR Martyn 34* (81b 4x4)

  63.1 Bond to Warne, no run, well wide outside off - no shot
  63.2 Bond to Warne, no run
  63.3 Bond to Warne, no run, beaten coming forward and defending
  63.4 Bond to Warne, no run, driven off the angled bat into the gully
  63.5 Bond to Warne, no run, defends back to the bowler
  63.6 Bond to Warne, FOUR, clipped up over the gully

End of over 64 (4 runs) Australia 212/6 (trail by 322 runs)
SE Bond 9-1-40-1 (1nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 34* (81b 4x4) SK Warne 10* (35b 1x4)

  63.6 Bond to Warne, no run, defends

End of over 64 (4 runs) Australia 212/6 (trail by 322 runs)
SE Bond 9-1-40-1 (1nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 34* (81b 4x4) SK Warne 10* (36b 1x4)

  64.1 Martin to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off
  64.2 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends
  64.3 Martin to Martyn, no run
  64.4 Martin to Martyn, FOUR, pushed through the gully
  64.5 Martin to Martyn, no run, de drive into de mid off
  64.6 Martin to Martyn, no run, defends a shortish one

End of over 65 (4 runs) Australia 216/6 (trail by 318 runs)
CS Martin 16-4-54-1 - River End
SK Warne 10* (36b 1x4) DR Martyn 38* (87b 5x4)

  65.1 Bond to Warne, no run, DROPPED: squaredup getting a thick edge -
        Astle at 2nd slip cops it in the wrists and puts it down
  65.2 Bond to Warne, no run
  65.3 Bond to Warne, no run
  65.4 Bond to Warne, one run, cover driven
       relieved to be at the other end I bet
  65.5 Bond to Martyn, one run, also to cover
  65.6 Bond to Warne, no run, run into the gully

End of over 66 (2 runs) Australia 218/6 (trail by 316 runs)
SE Bond 10-1-42-1 (1nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 39* (88b 5x4) SK Warne 11* (41b 1x4)

  66.1 Martin to Martyn, no run
  66.2 Martin to Martyn, no run
  66.3 Martin to Martyn, one run
  66.4 Martin to Warne, no run
       beam ball
  66.5 Martin to Warne, no run
  66.6 Martin to Warne, no run

End of over 67 (1 run) Australia 219/6 (trail by 315 runs)
CS Martin 17-4-55-1 - River End
DR Martyn 40* (91b 5x4) SK Warne 11* (44b 1x4)

  67.1 Bond to Martyn, one run
       excuse the comms difficulties of a technical nature to blame
  67.2 Bond to Warne, no run
  67.3 Bond to Warne, no run, leaves outside off
  67.4 Bond to Warne, (noball) one run
  67.4 Bond to Martyn, no run
  67.5 Bond to Martyn, no run
  67.6 Bond to Martyn, no run

End of over 68 (3 runs) Australia 222/6 (trail by 312 runs)
SE Bond 11-1-45-1 (2nb) - Members End
SK Warne 12* (47b 1x4) DR Martyn 41* (95b 5x4)

  68.1 Martin to Warne, no run
  68.2 Martin to Warne, no run, defends with an angled bat tward leg
  68.3 Martin to Warne, FOUR, pulled (cross batted slog) into the mid
        wicket
  68.4 Martin to Warne, one run, turned into the leg side
  68.5 Martin to Martyn, FOUR, cut down behind point
  68.6 Martin to Martyn, two runs, pushed into the point - the over throw
        at the strikers end affords them a second run

End of over 69 (11 runs) Australia 233/6 (trail by 301 runs)
CS Martin 18-4-66-1 - River End
SK Warne 17* (51b 2x4) DR Martyn 47* (97b 6x4)

  69.1 Vettori to Warne, one run, turned to leg
  69.2 Vettori to Martyn, one run
  69.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, .
  69.4 Vettori to Warne, one run, pulled into square leg
  69.5 Vettori to Martyn, two runs, turned square to leg
       thats his 50 !
       arrived there in 137 minutes from 100 balls with 6 fours
  69.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run

End of over 70 (5 runs) Australia 238/6 (trail by 296 runs)
DL Vettori 21-3-58-3 (5nb) - Members End
SK Warne 19* (54b 2x4) DR Martyn 50* (100b 6x4)

  70.1 Bond to Warne, one run, turned to backward square leg
  70.2 Bond to Martyn, one run, to covers
  70.3 Bond to Warne, no run, dropped his wrists on a shorter quicker ball
       last second decision that from Warne - he was expecting to defend
  70.4 Bond to Warne, no run, leaves outside off
  70.5 Bond to Warne, FOUR, driven through the cover/point
  70.6 Bond to Warne, no run, played on the rise into the point

End of over 71 (6 runs) Australia 244/6 (trail by 290 runs)
SE Bond 12-1-51-1 (2nb) - River End
DR Martyn 51* (101b 6x4) SK Warne 24* (59b 3x4)

       50 partnership in 72 minutes from 109 balls
  71.1 Vettori to Martyn, two runs, guided between 1st slip and gully
  71.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  71.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run, to cover
  71.4 Vettori to Warne, FOUR, pulled square to the leg side - brings
        Australia to 250 in 308 minutes after 71.4 overs
  71.5 Vettori to Warne, no run
  71.6 Vettori to Warne, no run

End of over 72 (7 runs) Australia 251/6 (trail by 283 runs)
DL Vettori 22-3-65-3 (5nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 54* (104b 6x4) SK Warne 28* (62b 4x4)

  72.1 Bond to Martyn, no run
  72.2 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends outside the off trying to turn with
        the angled bat into the leg side - it goes back to the bowler
  72.3 Bond to Martyn, no run, played into the covers
  72.4 Bond to Martyn, no run
  72.5 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends to point
  72.6 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends

End of over 73 (maiden) Australia 251/6 (trail by 283 runs)
SE Bond 13-2-51-1 (2nb) - River End
SK Warne 28* (62b 4x4) DR Martyn 54* (110b 6x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 3

       Well thats tea on day 3 of the 3rd test in Perth and the Clear
        Black Caps have hit a stumbling block - Martyn has got himself set
        and looks to be ably assisted by Warne. Can they overcome this
        pair.
       Fleming is trying different tactics - setting defensive fields and
        swapping the bowlers about. Vettori the standout bowler for the
        Kiwi's.
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  73.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, down the leg side - no shot
  73.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, turned further into the leg side
  73.3 Vettori to Warne, two runs, turned to backward square leg - the
        player there dives over it and Bond in from the boundary makes a
        wayward throw at the strikers end
  73.4 Vettori to Warne, FOUR, lofted pull over square leg
  73.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends forward
  73.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, turned to leg

End of over 74 (6 runs) Australia 257/6 (trail by 277 runs)
DL Vettori 23-3-71-3 (5nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 54* (110b 6x4) SK Warne 34* (68b 5x4)

  74.1 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to mid on
  74.2 Astle to Martyn, no run, played into the covers
  74.3 Astle to Martyn, no run, defending
  74.4 Astle to Martyn, FOUR, cut down through the gully - beats the dive
        of Vettori
  74.5 Astle to Martyn, no run, defends
  74.6 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to point

End of over 75 (4 runs) Australia 261/6 (trail by 273 runs)
NJ Astle 3-1-7-0 - River End
SK Warne 34* (68b 5x4) DR Martyn 58* (116b 7x4)

  75.1 Vettori to Warne, two runs, down the track and skied the ball deep
        into the long off
       over the head of Martin
  75.2 Vettori to Warne, no run
  75.3 Vettori to Warne, no run
  75.4 Vettori to Warne, one run, living dangerously - pulling gets a top
        edge and it goes high over slip but they can only take 1 run
  75.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, cross batted slog - off the body for my
        mind and caught y a close fielder
  75.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run

End of over 76 (3 runs) Australia 264/6 (trail by 270 runs)
DL Vettori 24-3-74-3 (5nb) - Members End
SK Warne 37* (72b 5x4) DR Martyn 58* (118b 7x4)

  76.1 Astle to Warne, two runs, turned fine to leg - races back for the
        second as the throw from Martin comes in
  76.2 Astle to Warne, one run, played down to third man Vettori
  76.3 Astle to Martyn, no run, plays back to the bowler
  76.4 Astle to Martyn, one run, misfielded letting the run - at cover
  76.5 Astle to Warne, no run
  76.6 Astle to Warne, no run, hammered into the cover with confidence -
        direct to a man there

End of over 77 (4 runs) Australia 268/6 (trail by 266 runs)
NJ Astle 4-1-11-0 - River End
DR Martyn 59* (120b 7x4) SK Warne 40* (76b 5x4)

  77.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  77.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, driving - mistimed - Parore gathers
        behind the stumps
  77.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run, turned to fine leg
  77.4 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends
  77.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, played down to point
  77.6 Vettori to Warne, (noball) no run, stroked to mid off
  77.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, stroked to mid off

End of over 78 (2 runs) Australia 270/6 (trail by 264 runs)
DL Vettori 25-3-76-3 (6nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 60* (123b 7x4) SK Warne 40* (80b 5x4)

       Cairns into the attack from the River end
  78.1 Cairns to Martyn, no run, drives to mid off
  78.2 Cairns to Martyn, no run, driven off the edge into the point
  78.3 Cairns to Martyn, OUT: cross batted swipe at a half tracker - top
        edge to Fleming at the finer of two gullies

       Australia 270/7, Partnership of 78
       DR Martyn  c Fleming b Cairns  60 (126b 7x4 0x6)
       SK Warne 40* (80b 5x4) CL Cairns 18.3-5-64-2 (1w 2nb)

  78.4 Cairns to Lee, no run
  78.5 Cairns to Lee, no run
  78.6 Cairns to Lee, one run, pushed into the covers and he runs head
        long for the other end

End of over 79 (1 run) Australia 271/7 (trail by 263 runs)
CL Cairns 19-5-65-2 (1w 2nb) - River End
B Lee 1* (3b) SK Warne 40* (80b 5x4)

       5 men around the bat
  79.1 Vettori to Lee, no run
  79.2 Vettori to Lee, no run, turned to leg
  79.3 Vettori to Lee, no run, pushed to the mid off - bowler fiels
  79.4 Vettori to Lee, no run
  79.5 Vettori to Lee, no run, defending
  79.6 Vettori to Lee, no run

End of over 80 (maiden) Australia 271/7 (trail by 263 runs)
DL Vettori 26-4-76-3 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 40* (80b 5x4) B Lee 1* (9b)

       new ball due
  80.1 Cairns to Warne, no run, fll ball - kept out with the crossed blade
  80.2 Cairns to Warne, no run
  80.3 Cairns to Warne, no run
  80.4 Cairns to Warne, one run
  80.5 Cairns to Lee, no run
  80.6 Cairns to Lee, no run, cover drive - doesnt get onto it

End of over 81 (1 run) Australia 272/7 (trail by 262 runs)
CL Cairns 20-5-66-2 (1w 2nb) - River End
SK Warne 41* (84b 5x4) B Lee 1* (11b)

  81.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, pushed to the bowler
  81.2 Vettori to Warne, no run
  81.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, plays back then drives into the cover
  81.4 Vettori to Warne, no run
  81.5 Vettori to Warne, no run
  81.6 Vettori to Warne, no run

End of over 82 (maiden) Australia 272/7 (trail by 262 runs)
DL Vettori 27-5-76-3 (6nb) - Members End
B Lee 1* (11b) SK Warne 41* (90b 5x4)

       RSA players at the ground training
       new ball taken now
  82.1 Cairns to Lee, no run, dropped his wrists and was taken on the body
  82.2 Cairns to Lee, one run, pushed into the covers
  82.3 Cairns to Warne, FOUR, driven behind the point who dives
  82.4 Cairns to Warne, (noball) FOUR, over steps - leg glanced
  82.4 Cairns to Warne, no run
  82.5 Cairns to Warne, two runs, turned to the leg side - brings up 50 -
        in 117minutes from  94 balls with 7 fours
  82.6 Cairns to Warne, no run, DROPPED: hit back at the bowler who cannot
        hold onto the tough chance to his left in his follow through - hot
        chance - he may well regret that

End of over 83 (12 runs) Australia 284/7 (trail by 250 runs)
CL Cairns 21-5-78-2 (1w 3nb) - River End
B Lee 2* (13b) SK Warne 51* (95b 7x4)

  83.1 Bond to Lee, no run
  83.2 Bond to Lee, (noball) no run, over steps
  83.2 Bond to Lee, no run
  83.3 Bond to Lee, one run, hopping backward as he plays into the off
        side for a quick single
  83.4 Bond to Warne, FOUR, stands and delivers from the crease - a
        cracking long off drive - doesnt runs - stands and admires his
        handywork
  83.5 Bond to Warne, one run
  83.6 Bond to Lee, no run, playes and misses outside off - the ball sails
        through to the keeper - and that sound you can hear like a vacuum
        cleaner - is the crowl all taking in tha same breath of anguish

End of over 84 (7 runs) Australia 291/7 (trail by 243 runs)
SE Bond 14-2-58-1 (3nb) - Members End
SK Warne 56* (97b 8x4) B Lee 3* (18b)

  84.1 Cairns to Warne, no run, defends
  84.2 Cairns to Warne, no run, cut direct ot Sinclair at gully
       Sinclair playfully tosses the ball in the air as if he had caught
        it
  84.3 Cairns to Warne, one run, pushed to the off side - scampered a
        quick single
  84.4 Cairns to Lee, no run, played into the point
  84.5 Cairns to Lee, FOUR, cut over gully
  84.6 Cairns to Lee, (noball) no run, oversteps - Lee is struck on the
        pad a long way forward trying to turn it to leg
  84.6 Cairns to Lee, no run, played to gully

End of over 85 (6 runs) Australia 297/7 (trail by 237 runs)
CL Cairns 22-5-84-2 (1w 4nb) - River End
SK Warne 57* (100b 8x4) B Lee 7* (22b 1x4)

  85.1 Bond to Warne, no run, short ball into the body
  85.2 Bond to Warne, no run, angry with himself post shot - Warne
        appeared to push and in the end hung the bat out as he followed it
  85.3 Bond to Warne, no run
  85.4 Bond to Warne, no run
  85.5 Bond to Warne, two runs, driven to long on - didnt middle it so it
        ran slowly across the carpet
  85.6 Bond to Warne, two runs, turned to leg - takes Australia to  300
        in 366 minutes after 86 overs

End of over 86 (4 runs) Australia 301/7 (trail by 233 runs)
SE Bond 15-2-62-1 (3nb) - Members End
B Lee 7* (22b 1x4) SK Warne 61* (106b 8x4)

  86.1 Cairns to Lee, no run
  86.2 Cairns to Lee, (noball) no run, over steps
  86.2 Cairns to Lee, (noball) no run, over steps again
  86.2 Cairns to Lee, no run, played into the gully
  86.3 Cairns to Lee, no run, short outside off and Lee is chasing it
  86.4 Cairns to Lee, no run
  86.5 Cairns to Lee, no run, played to mid wicket
  86.6 Cairns to Lee, no run

End of over 87 (2 runs) Australia 303/7 (trail by 231 runs)
CL Cairns 23-5-86-2 (1w 6nb) - River End
SK Warne 61* (106b 8x4) B Lee 7* (30b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  87.1 Bond to Warne, no run, defends into the point
  87.2 Bond to Warne, no run
  87.3 Bond to Warne, no run, pushed to point
  87.4 Bond to Warne, no run, driven to cover - mid off runs around for it
  87.5 Bond to Warne, three runs, cover driven to within a whisker of the
        rop - chants of Warnieee Warnieee erupt from the crowd
  87.6 Bond to Lee, no run, played to cover

End of over 88 (3 runs) Australia 306/7 (trail by 228 runs)
SE Bond 16-2-65-1 (3nb) - Members End
SK Warne 64* (111b 8x4) B Lee 7* (31b 1x4)

  88.1 Martin to Warne, three runs, driven into the deep mid wicket -
        overhauled by the rope by Vettori
  88.2 Martin to Lee, no run, defends with the elbow held high
  88.3 Martin to Lee, no run, played to point
  88.4 Martin to Lee, FOUR, driven to extra cover - SHOT!!!!!!
  88.5 Martin to Lee, no run, defends to the leg side
  88.6 Martin to Lee, no run, taken high up on the splice by a ball
        jagging back - plays the chainsaw as he whips his hand from the
        handle of the bat

End of over 89 (7 runs) Australia 313/7 (trail by 221 runs)
CS Martin 19-4-73-1 - River End
SK Warne 67* (112b 8x4) B Lee 11* (36b 2x4)

  89.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, played into the covers
  89.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, rolled into the covers
  89.3 Vettori to Warne, no run
  89.4 Vettori to Warne, one run, poked into the gully - called through by
        Lee taking on the arm of Vincent
       Parore whips the bails from the stumps
  89.5 Vettori to Lee, no run, appeals for LBW as Lee is playing onto the
        pad
  89.6 Vettori to Lee, no run

End of over 90 (1 run) Australia 314/7 (trail by 220 runs)
DL Vettori 28-5-77-3 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 68* (116b 8x4) B Lee 11* (38b 2x4)

  90.1 Martin to Warne, no run, short bouncing ball - Warne has a swish
        underneath it
       aimed at the leg side
  90.2 Martin to Warne, no run, ducks beneath a short one
  90.3 Martin to Warne, two runs, pulled sloggily into the Mid wicket
        where Vettori makes an excellent diving save
  90.4 Martin to Warne, two runs, driven into the cover point
  90.5 Martin to Warne, one run, leg side ball - helped on its way to fine
        leg
  90.6 Martin to Lee, no run, short ball - puts a lot of back into this -
        Lee tries to weave away from it but ends up precariously raising
        the bat close to it as it goes

End of over 91 (5 runs) Australia 319/7 (trail by 215 runs)
CS Martin 20-4-78-1 - River End
SK Warne 73* (121b 8x4) B Lee 11* (39b 2x4)

  91.1 Vettori to Warne, three runs, misfielded by Vincent at gully runs
        deep behind him and he is apt to recover and chase it down hard
       50 partnership up in 59 minutes from 81 balls
  91.2 Vettori to Lee, no run
  91.3 Vettori to Lee, no run
  91.4 Vettori to Lee, no run
  91.5 Vettori to Lee, no run
  91.6 Vettori to Lee, one run, driven through covers

End of over 92 (4 runs) Australia 323/7 (trail by 211 runs)
DL Vettori 29-5-81-3 (6nb) - Members End
B Lee 12* (44b 2x4) SK Warne 76* (122b 8x4)

  92.1 Martin to Lee, no run, swayed away
  92.2 Martin to Lee, no run, defended
  92.3 Martin to Lee, no run, swayed out of the way
  92.4 Martin to Lee, no run, took it on the body looking to fling a one
        handed glance at it
  92.5 Martin to Lee, one run, leg glance - kept both hands on the handle
        that time
       Martin has 2 slips gully point , cover mid off on the off side
  92.6 Martin to Warne, no run

End of over 93 (1 run) Australia 324/7 (trail by 210 runs)
CS Martin 21-4-79-1 - River End
B Lee 13* (49b 2x4) SK Warne 76* (123b 8x4)

  93.1 Vettori to Lee, no run, chopped down to cover
  93.2 Vettori to Lee, no run, playing just inside the line - looked
        awfully like a nick - taken by the keeper
  93.3 Vettori to Lee, no run
  93.4 Vettori to Lee, no run, played into the fine gully
  93.5 Vettori to Lee, no run, driven back to the bowler
  93.6 Vettori to Lee, no run

End of over 94 (maiden) Australia 324/7 (trail by 210 runs)
DL Vettori 30-6-81-3 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 76* (123b 8x4) B Lee 13* (55b 2x4)

  94.1 Martin to Warne, no run, slower fuller ball - on off stump - dug
        out
  94.2 Martin to Warne, no run, wristy slash to the point
  94.3 Martin to Warne, no run, played to backward point
  94.4 Martin to Warne, no run, slower fuller ball - on off stump - dug
        out - back to the bowler
  94.5 Martin to Warne, two runs, very short ball - Warne has a poke at it
        and it flies into the cover pitching in umongst several hundred
        frightend seagulls
  94.6 Martin to Warne, one run

End of over 95 (3 runs) Australia 327/7 (trail by 207 runs)
CS Martin 22-4-82-1 - River End
SK Warne 79* (129b 8x4) B Lee 13* (55b 2x4)

  95.1 Vettori to Warne, no run
  95.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, tees off missing and the keeper grabs it
  95.3 Vettori to Warne, one run, turned to the leg side
  95.4 Vettori to Lee, no run, pushed to cover who has come in a bit short
  95.5 Vettori to Lee, no run, rolled to mid wicket
  95.6 Vettori to Lee, no run, paddling the ball - goes nowhere

End of over 96 (1 run) Australia 328/7 (trail by 206 runs)
DL Vettori 31-6-82-3 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 80* (132b 8x4) B Lee 13* (58b 2x4)

  96.1 Martin to Warne, no run, swings at it kiwis claiming a catch behind
        very confidently
  96.2 Martin to Warne, two runs
  96.3 Martin to Warne, no run
  96.4 Martin to Warne, no run, squared up in defense
  96.5 Martin to Warne, FOUR, cut down behind gully - this equals his
        previous highest Test score
  96.6 Martin to Warne, no run, defends

End of over 97 (6 runs) Australia 334/7 (trail by 200 runs)
CS Martin 23-4-88-1 - River End
B Lee 13* (58b 2x4) SK Warne 86* (138b 9x4)

       Australia now 200 behind the NZ 1st innings score and about to
        avoid the follow-on
  97.1 Vettori to Lee, no run
  97.2 Vettori to Lee, no run
  97.3 Vettori to Lee, no run
  97.4 Vettori to Lee, no run
  97.5 Vettori to Lee, FOUR, driven straigh - if a little to the leg side
        - and Australia have avoided the follow-on
  97.6 Vettori to Lee, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 98 (4 runs) Australia 338/7 (trail by 196 runs)
DL Vettori 32-6-86-3 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 86* (138b 9x4) B Lee 17* (64b 3x4)

  98.1 Astle to Warne, two runs, lofted cover drive to long on - now
        making his highest ever test score
  98.2 Astle to Warne, one run, driven to mid off
  98.3 Astle to Lee, no run, played into the gully
  98.4 Astle to Lee, no run, defends from the crease
  98.5 Astle to Lee, no run, defends back to the bowler
  98.6 Astle to Lee, no run, misses the drive to the off side

End of over 99 (3 runs) Australia 341/7 (trail by 193 runs)
NJ Astle 5-1-14-0 - River End
SK Warne 89* (140b 9x4) B Lee 17* (68b 3x4)

  99.1 Vettori to Warne, one run, driven as far as the diving bond at mid
        off

Match State: Delay - Day 3 - third umpire call

       third umpire called for as the Kiwi's claim a catch which may have
        been a bump ball
       OUT caught McMillan
  99.2 Vettori to Lee, OUT: driven to McMillan at short cover

       Australia 342/8, Partnership of 72
       B Lee  c McMillan b Vettori  17 (69b 3x4 0x6)
       SK Warne 90* (141b 9x4) DL Vettori 32.2-6-87-4 (6nb)

Match State: Delay - Day 3 - streaker

  99.3 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, off the defending edge into the gully
  99.4 Vettori to Gillespie, no run
  99.5 Vettori to Gillespie, no run
  99.6 Vettori to Gillespie, no run

End of over 100 (1 run) Australia 342/8 (trail by 192 runs)
DL Vettori 33-6-87-4 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 90* (141b 9x4) JN Gillespie 0* (4b)

 100.1 Bond to Warne, no run
 100.2 Bond to Warne, no run, leaves
 100.3 Bond to Warne, FOUR, cover drive - fairly sprang from the bat that
        did
 100.4 Bond to Warne, no run, plays and misses beneath it - throgh to the
        keeper
 100.5 Bond to Warne, no run, pushed backward og point but it is cut orf
        by gully
 100.6 Bond to Warne, no run, played into the gully this time

End of over 101 (4 runs) Australia 346/8 (trail by 188 runs)
SE Bond 17-2-69-1 (3nb) - River End
JN Gillespie 0* (4b) SK Warne 94* (147b 10x4)

 101.1 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, pads up outside off - the 1st slip
        almost makes a meal of it
 101.2 Vettori to Gillespie, no run
 101.3 Vettori to Gillespie, no run
 101.4 Vettori to Gillespie, OUT: pushed at it and Warnes maiden test
        century is in peril

       Australia 346/9, Partnership of 4
       JN Gillespie  c Parore b Vettori  0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
       SK Warne 94* (147b 10x4) DL Vettori 33.4-6-87-5 (6nb)

 101.5 Vettori to McGrath, no run, defends
       loud cheers as he survives
 101.6 Vettori to McGrath, no run, leaves outside off - looked to be the
        arm ball

End of over 102 (maiden) Australia 346/9 (trail by 188 runs)
DL Vettori 34-7-87-5 (6nb) - Members End
SK Warne 94* (147b 10x4) GD McGrath 0* (2b)

 102.1 Bond to Warne, two runs, pulled into the mid wicket - looking for a
        six
       the crowd bay for Warnie
 102.2 Bond to Warne, no run, sends McGrath back after the pull into the
        square leg has found a man Vettori
 102.3 Bond to Warne, no run, pushed to cover - no run again
 102.4 Bond to Warne, no run, cannot get it away from a fielder and has to
        send McGrath back again
       strangely not bringing the field up
 102.5 Bond to Warne, two runs, pushed behind the point - 350 runs for
        Australia in 442 minutes after 102.5
 102.6 Bond to Warne, one run, takes a single to gully - the throw at the
        nonstrikers end is close but not close enough

End of over 103 (5 runs) Australia 351/9 (trail by 183 runs)
SE Bond 18-2-74-1 (3nb) - River End
SK Warne 99* (153b 10x4) GD McGrath 0* (2b)

       2 overs to come
 103.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward defending carefully
       NZ not willing to concede this single
 103.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, pushed defensively into the point
 103.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward dfending - McGrath backs up a
        long way
       OUT
 103.4 Vettori to Warne, OUT: pulled - lofted - into the mid wicket -
        Richardson is under it - safe hands - squats down - takes it
        falling forward - and it stays in the pouch

       Australia 351/10, Partnership of 5
       SK Warne  c Richardson b Vettori  99 (157b 10x4 0x6)
       GD McGrath 0* (2b) DL Vettori 34.4-7-87-6 (6nb)

       Warne is the 6th occasion a player on 99 falls at the WACA - this
        equals the record at Lords

Match State: Stumps - Day 3

       and with that wicket comes stumps on day 3
       New Zealand with a 183 run lead go into day 4 with the possibility
        of a Test victory and Series win a distinct possibility
       Australia need to regroup after a below par performance with the
        bat - given the nature of the wicket
       the final 2 days of this match are set up for the most exciting
        conclusion
       If you have a comment on the match commentary or game itself -
        please write to comms@cricinfo.com
       Goodmorning everyone, welcome to the WACA for the 4th days play in
        the 3rd Test between Australia and New Zealand
       the feedback has been fantastic, thanks very much. For Jason Moses
        I can tell you that the weather is fine after a series of
        thunderstorms have passed overnight.
       There was a heavy but brief shower at 06h00 this morning which has
        made no difference to the outfield. The WACA curator Richard
        Winter said there was "A lot of condensation" found under the
        covers when they were lifted this morning.
       The pitch is a bit greener than on any day before, and there is
        some cracking at the Members end (food for the River end bowlers)
        so things could get lively late in the day and tomorrow.
   0.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pushed into the leg side
   0.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run
   0.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to the off side
   0.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, short ball outside off - no shot
   0.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, means to leave another short one
        outside off - gets a thich edge off the flailing bat into the
        gully
   0.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pushed into the gully on purpose
        this time

End of over 1 (maiden) New Zealand 0/0 (lead by 183 runs)
GD McGrath 1-1-0-0 - River End
L Vincent 0* (0b) MH Richardson 0* (6b)

   1.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   1.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
       Field for Gillespie to Vincent: 3 slips, 2 gullies, point walking
        in, deep fine leg mid on and mid off
   1.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   1.4 Gillespie to Vincent, two runs, pushed to the leg side
   1.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   1.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves again outside off

End of over 2 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/0 (lead by 185 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-0-2-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 0* (6b) L Vincent 2* (6b)

   2.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run
   2.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, played as for square but goes behind
        to gully
   2.3 McGrath to Richardson, one run, leg glance fine to the leg side
   2.4 McGrath to Vincent, one run, pushed into the cover - quite an easy
        run
       Field for McGrath to Richardson: 3 slips, 2 gullies, point, mid on
        mid off and fine leg
   2.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run
   2.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run

End of over 3 (2 runs) New Zealand 4/0 (lead by 187 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-2-0 - River End
L Vincent 3* (7b) MH Richardson 1* (11b)

   3.1 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, rolled gently into the covers
   3.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, driven back to the bowler
   3.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pushed into the on side but mid on
        is quickly too it
   3.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, defends the line of middle to the
        leg side
   3.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off
   3.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - once more

End of over 4 (1 run) New Zealand 5/0 (lead by 188 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-0-3-0 - Members End
L Vincent 4* (8b) MH Richardson 1* (16b)

       no life in the pitch yet
   4.1 McGrath to Vincent, three runs, short heading legward - pulled to
        backward square
   4.2 McGrath to Richardson, FOUR, drilled straight back past the
        astounded bowler - fine shot - uncomplicated in his approach to it
   4.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - many bowlers
        would have bounced him - but McGrath is the thinking mans fast
        bowler
   4.4 McGrath to Richardson, one run, cheeky almost suicidal single to
        the close cover
   4.5 McGrath to Vincent, one run, pusjed into the leg side - quick one
        taken
   4.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends close into the off side

End of over 5 (9 runs) New Zealand 14/0 (lead by 197 runs)
GD McGrath 3-1-11-0 - River End
L Vincent 8* (10b) MH Richardson 6* (20b 1x4)

   5.1 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
   5.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, drives to mid off
   5.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run
   5.4 Gillespie to Vincent, three runs, driven straight back past the
        bowler who may have taken the pace off it because it is overhauled
        by the mid on
   5.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pushed to covers
   5.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short - ducks under it

End of over 6 (3 runs) New Zealand 17/0 (lead by 200 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-0-6-0 - Members End
L Vincent 11* (14b) MH Richardson 6* (22b 1x4)

   6.1 McGrath to Vincent, no run, driven to lee at mid off who seeing
        Richardson out of his ground underarms at the non strikers end -
        missing only just - and were not able to tell if Richardson had
        made it
   6.2 McGrath to Vincent, one run, quick single to the off side - another
        throw at the non strikers end has Vincent in danger but missed
        there too he is safe
   6.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run
   6.4 McGrath to Richardson, one run, pushed to cover - Lee again is in
        quickly to it - are they picking him out ?
   6.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends back to the bowler
   6.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 7 (2 runs) New Zealand 19/0 (lead by 202 runs)
GD McGrath 4-1-13-0 - River End
MH Richardson 7* (24b 1x4) L Vincent 12* (18b)

   7.1 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, pushed into the covers and a
        quicky taken - a sense of urgency about this knock so far -
        Australia not yet on the back foot but New Zealand pressing
   7.2 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, defends
   7.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - a thrust of the
        pad
   7.4 Gillespie to Vincent, one run, driven to mid off where Lee (tell me
        they're not trying to tire him out) misfields it and they take a
        single on it
   7.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, beaten outside off
   7.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short ball - bowler puts a lot of
        back into it but cannot extract much life out of the road -
        batsman ducked

End of over 8 (2 runs) New Zealand 21/0 (lead by 204 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-0-8-0 - Members End
L Vincent 13* (21b) MH Richardson 8* (27b 1x4)

Match State: Delay - Day 4 - Umpires inspect the ball

   8.1 McGrath to Vincent, no run, plays short to the off
   8.2 McGrath to Vincent, no run, short ducked
   8.3 McGrath to Vincent, no run
   8.4 McGrath to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off - there is a bit of
        very late swing from off to leg after it passed the bat
   8.5 McGrath to Vincent, no run, crowd catch at cover - hit into the
        deck and taken over head by Steve Waugh
   8.6 McGrath to Vincent, no run

End of over 9 (maiden) New Zealand 21/0 (lead by 204 runs)
GD McGrath 5-2-13-0 - River End
MH Richardson 8* (27b 1x4) L Vincent 13* (27b)

Match State: Delay - Day 4 - Ball to be exchanged

       Meanwhile there is a conference between Waugh Gillespie and Langer
       The batsmen stretch and the seagulls flirt with the eddies of wind
        in the shadows of the stands
   9.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, defends
   9.2 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, quick single taken into the leg
        side
   9.3 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, pushed to cover
   9.4 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, played into the mid wicket
       Square leg being moved deep
   9.5 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, leaves outside off
       square leg was moved out of the gully
   9.6 Gillespie to Vincent, no run, short outside off - some seam back
        into the batsman who sways away

End of over 10 (1 run) New Zealand 22/0 (lead by 205 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-0-9-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 9* (29b 1x4) L Vincent 13* (31b)

  10.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run
       Lee stretching and limbering attracting the attention of the fair
        maidens int the small WACA crowd
  10.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to off - looks for the
        single but the field quickly converges upon it
  10.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run
  10.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, plays a cross batted slog underneath
        the shorter ball
  10.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - extends a foot
        deep down the wicket
  10.6 McGrath to Richardson, one run, played into the mid on

End of over 11 (1 run) New Zealand 23/0 (lead by 206 runs)
GD McGrath 6-2-14-0 - River End
MH Richardson 10* (35b 1x4) L Vincent 13* (31b)

       light smattering of applause as Lee comes on from the River end - a
        young girl fients beside the sight screen - theatrically of course
  11.1 Lee to Richardson, no run
  11.2 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off
  11.3 Lee to Richardson, FOUR, full ball wide on the crease outside off -
        clubbed down to backward point
  11.4 Lee to Richardson, no run, plays to mid off
  11.5 Lee to Richardson, no run, played to mid off
  11.6 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 12 (4 runs) New Zealand 27/0 (lead by 210 runs)
B Lee 1-0-4-0 - Members End
L Vincent 13* (31b) MH Richardson 14* (41b 2x4)

  12.1 McGrath to Vincent, FOUR, driven square through the cover point
  12.2 McGrath to Vincent, no run, defends to cover
  12.3 McGrath to Vincent, one run, into the leg side
       McGrath from around the wicket now to 2 slips  a gully point cover
        mid off mid on mid wicket and fine leg
  12.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, digs out a fuller ball into the
        covers
  12.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run
  12.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run

End of over 13 (5 runs) New Zealand 32/0 (lead by 215 runs)
GD McGrath 7-2-19-0 - River End
L Vincent 18* (34b 1x4) MH Richardson 14* (44b 2x4)

  13.1 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, driving at it - comes off the outside
        edge/shoulder of the bat ballooning into the gully gap and rols
        thence down to the third man fence
  13.2 Lee to Vincent, one run, to the leg side
  13.3 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - Lee is slanting it
        across the left handers body
  13.4 Lee to Richardson, no run, played back up the opposite side of the
        wicket to the bowlers follow-through he makes great effort over to
        the off side to retrieve it and threatens to throw down the
        strikers end - but Richardson stands in his ground unmoved
  13.5 Lee to Richardson, no run
  13.6 Lee to Richardson, no run, short ball - ducked

End of over 14 (5 runs) New Zealand 37/0 (lead by 220 runs)
B Lee 2-0-9-0 - Members End
L Vincent 23* (36b 2x4) MH Richardson 14* (48b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

       Warne in from the Members end to 1 slip a short leg a fine leg a
        deep backward square leg mid on mid off cover deep point and wide
        gully
  14.1 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, extra cover driven - welcome to the crease
        sir says Vincent :-)
  14.2 Warne to Vincent, three runs, exyta cover driven once more - doesnt
        quite time it and Gillespie is able to keep it from crossing the
        rope
  14.3 Warne to Richardson, no run, defends
  14.4 Warne to Richardson, no run, defending off the pad to the short leg
        - crowd think it a catch
  14.5 Warne to Richardson, no run, doesnt play a shot and is asked to
        return to the other end
  14.6 Warne to Richardson, one run, to the leg side

End of over 15 (8 runs) New Zealand 45/0 (lead by 228 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-8-0 - River End
MH Richardson 15* (52b 2x4) L Vincent 30* (38b 3x4)

  15.1 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - not much width
        there - well left
  15.2 Lee to Richardson, one run, whipped into the leg side - down to
        fine leg
  15.3 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, driven straight - NZ and this partnership are
        at 50 - in 71 minutes from 93 balls after 15.3 overs
  15.4 Lee to Vincent, no run
  15.5 Lee to Vincent, (noball) no run, short ball - sways away from it
       over stepped
  15.5 Lee to Vincent, FOUR, driven square through the point - good shot
       Vincent looks like he is in terrific form here
  15.6 Lee to Vincent, no run, played to the off side

End of over 16 (10 runs) New Zealand 55/0 (lead by 238 runs)
B Lee 3-0-19-0 (1nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 16* (54b 2x4) L Vincent 38* (43b 5x4)

  16.1 Warne to Richardson, FOUR, dances down the track driving straight
        all the way - NZ on a charge here
  16.2 Warne to Richardson, no run, forward defending - some away turn
        seems to take the edge and goes behind to the slip
  16.3 Warne to Richardson, one run, turned into the leg side
  16.4 Warne to Vincent, three runs, guided into the gully and down to
        thrid man before it is overhauled there by Ponting from backward
        point
  16.5 Warne to Richardson, no run, played to the leg side
  16.6 Warne to Richardson, no run

End of over 17 (8 runs) New Zealand 63/0 (lead by 246 runs)
SK Warne 2-0-16-0 - River End
L Vincent 41* (44b 5x4) MH Richardson 21* (59b 3x4)

  17.1 Lee to Vincent, two runs, driven into the square leg - the man who
        is deep there Langer - races in for it
  17.2 Lee to Vincent, no run, pushed into the off side
  17.3 Lee to Vincent, no run, defends to the off side
  17.4 Lee to Vincent, no run, swinging at a short ball - like a man in a
        big room with a cat - misses beneath it
  17.5 Lee to Vincent, no run, played conservatively to the off side
  17.6 Lee to Vincent, two runs, pulled into the mid wicket

End of over 18 (4 runs) New Zealand 67/0 (lead by 250 runs)
B Lee 4-0-23-0 (1nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 21* (59b 3x4) L Vincent 45* (50b 5x4)

  18.1 Warne to Richardson, no run, cutting - missing - very open in the
        covers
  18.2 Warne to Richardson, one run, defends short to the covers
  18.3 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket
  18.4 Warne to Vincent, FOUR, brings up his 50 in style - driving
        straight - 50 in 86 minutes from 52 balls with 7 fours
  18.5 Warne to Vincent, one run
  18.6 Warne to Richardson, no run, defends forward

End of over 19 (10 runs) New Zealand 77/0 (lead by 260 runs)
SK Warne 3-0-26-0 - River End
L Vincent 54* (53b 7x4) MH Richardson 22* (62b 3x4)

  19.1 Lee to Vincent, OUT: angled batted drive trying to lift over then
        gully and this bright innings is at an end a minute after he
        posted his 50

       New Zealand 77/1, Partnership of 77
       L Vincent  c ME Waugh b Lee  54 (54b 7x4 0x6)
       MH Richardson 22* (62b 3x4) B Lee 4.1-0-23-1 (1nb)

  19.2 Lee to Sinclair, no run
  19.3 Lee to Sinclair, no run
  19.4 Lee to Sinclair, no run, leaves outside off
  19.5 Lee to Sinclair, no run, played into the cover
  19.6 Lee to Sinclair, FOUR, driven into the deck lobbing up over the
        head of lee straight to the long off boundary rope

End of over 20 (4 runs) New Zealand 81/1 (lead by 264 runs)
B Lee 5-0-27-1 (1nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 22* (62b 3x4) MS Sinclair 4* (5b 1x4)

  20.1 Warne to Richardson, three runs, cover driven - almost to the
        boundary
  20.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run, turned to the leg side
  20.3 Warne to Sinclair, no run, playing - is beaten outside off
  20.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run, beaten defending forward - Gilchrist
        whips off the bails
  20.5 Warne to Sinclair, no run, trying to work it down the leg side -
        taken off the pads into the off side
  20.6 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends forward and is beaten again

End of over 21 (3 runs) New Zealand 84/1 (lead by 267 runs)
SK Warne 4-0-29-0 - River End
MH Richardson 25* (63b 3x4) MS Sinclair 4* (10b 1x4)

  21.1 Lee to Richardson, no run, short inaffective ball down the leg side
        - the batsman ducks though he really didnt need to
  21.2 Lee to Richardson, no run, short outside off - leaves well enough
        alone
  21.3 Lee to Richardson, no run, from around the wicket now - short
        outside off - again he ducks it
  21.4 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off
  21.5 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off
       Lee has 1 slip, a gully, backward point, deep point, cover, mid
        off, mid on, mid wicket and a deep backward square leg/fine leg
  21.6 Lee to Richardson, no run, short no shot

End of over 22 (maiden) New Zealand 84/1 (lead by 267 runs)
B Lee 6-1-27-1 (1nb) - Members End
MS Sinclair 4* (10b 1x4) MH Richardson 25* (69b 3x4)

  22.1 Warne to Sinclair, no run, fended with a sweeping style to the fine
        leg who is not too deep
       fine leg = McGrath
  22.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run, beaten outside off
  22.3 Warne to Sinclair, no run, long hop - wristily driven into the mid
        off/extra cover - Gilespie who is the mid off fields it
  22.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run, pushed wide of the slips
  22.5 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends straight
  22.6 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends to off

End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 84/1 (lead by 267 runs)
SK Warne 5-1-29-0 - River End
MH Richardson 25* (69b 3x4) MS Sinclair 4* (16b 1x4)

  23.1 Lee to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off - pitched up a bit
        this time - persisting from around the wicket angling into the
        left hander
  23.2 Lee to Richardson, no run, defends the line of off
  23.3 Lee to Richardson, no run, well left as they say - Lee homing in on
        the off stump Richardson knowing fully well where it be - leaves
  23.4 Lee to Richardson, no run, ducks under a short ball - that went
        into the leg side to Gilchrists right
  23.5 Lee to Richardson, no run, defends to off
  23.6 Lee to Richardson, no run, playing at the shrt ball - hammers it
        down into the square bouncing up at Mark Waugh

End of over 24 (maiden) New Zealand 84/1 (lead by 267 runs)
B Lee 7-2-27-1 (1nb) - Members End
MS Sinclair 4* (16b 1x4) MH Richardson 25* (75b 3x4)

  24.1 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends forward into the off side
  24.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run, pushed into the mid on
  24.3 Warne to Sinclair, one run, whipped off the legs into the deep
        square leg - Gillespie is there
  24.4 Warne to Richardson, no run, defends forward and into the leg side
        close to the silly mid on
  24.5 Warne to Richardson, no run, pads up outside off
  24.6 Warne to Richardson, one run, turned to leg - short leg flings out
        a paw but cannot grasp it

End of over 25 (2 runs) New Zealand 86/1 (lead by 269 runs)
SK Warne 6-1-31-0 - River End
MH Richardson 26* (78b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (19b 1x4)

  25.1 Lee to Richardson, no run, defends to the off side - the ball
        seemed to bounce a little bit there - has Lee found some juice in
        the previously batting friendly track
  25.2 Lee to Richardson, no run, sends it in short and down the leg side
        - ducked - Gilchrist pouches it
  25.3 Lee to Richardson, no run, defends straight
  25.4 Lee to Richardson, no run, driven back up the pitch but Martyn from
        mid on prevents it's progress for the boundary - diving into its
        path
  25.5 Lee to Richardson, no run, short - ducked
  25.6 Lee to Richardson, one run, pulled to square leg - didnt quite get
        onto it

End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 87/1 (lead by 270 runs)
B Lee 8-2-28-1 (1nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 27* (84b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (19b 1x4)

       Warne coming around the wicket to 1 slip silly mid off silly mid on
        deep backward point, mid off quite wide, deepish wideis mid on ,
        cover , and deep backward square
  26.1 Warne to Richardson, no run
  26.2 Warne to Richardson, no run, pads up outside off
  26.3 Warne to Richardson, one run, turned to the backward square - deep
        man Langer races in for it
       over the wicket now
  26.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run, cut on the bounce to Steve Waugh in
        cover
       silly mid off to second slip and fielders in more regular positions
  26.5 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends
  26.6 Warne to Sinclair, no run, turned ot leg

End of over 27 (1 run) New Zealand 88/1 (lead by 271 runs)
SK Warne 7-1-32-0 - River End
MH Richardson 28* (87b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (22b 1x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 4

       Slow session from the bowlers. New Zealand on the other hand off to
        a bright start until the 1st wicket (Vincent 54 in 88 minutes)
        fell. Since then the kiwis have added 11 runs in just under 8
        overs (whereas the first 19 overs were rattling along @ over
       4 per over)
       Thats lunch on the 4th day of the 3rd test - New Zealand with a
        lead of 271 and with 9 wickets in hand are still looking imposing.
       Write your witty comments about the commentary, game and any
        hightlights or low-lights to comms@cricinfo.com
  27.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, around the wicket - played into the
        leg side
  27.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to off
  27.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, off the body falling behind the
        stumps
  27.4 McGrath to Richardson, one run, cut down to deep third man
  27.5 McGrath to Sinclair, no run
  27.6 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, defends

End of over 28 (1 run) New Zealand 89/1 (lead by 272 runs)
GD McGrath 8-2-20-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 29* (91b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (24b 1x4)

  28.1 Warne to Richardson, no run, appeal for a catch behind - not given
  28.2 Warne to Richardson, one run, turned to the leg side
  28.3 Warne to Sinclair, no run, forward defending
  28.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run, beaten outside off
  28.5 Warne to Sinclair, no run, swinging down the leg side - Sinclair is
        'at sea'
  28.6 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends to off

End of over 29 (1 run) New Zealand 90/1 (lead by 273 runs)
SK Warne 8-1-33-0 - River End
MH Richardson 30* (93b 3x4) MS Sinclair 5* (28b 1x4)

  29.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to the off side
  29.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to the off side
  29.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run
  29.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, leaves outside off
  29.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, defends to off
  29.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, played to the cover

End of over 30 (maiden) New Zealand 90/1 (lead by 273 runs)
GD McGrath 9-3-20-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 5* (28b 1x4) MH Richardson 30* (99b 3x4)

       mean bowling from Ebenezer "Scrooge" McGrath
  30.1 Warne to Sinclair, no run, OUT: played direct to the point fielder
        Steve Waugh - who throws back to Gilchrist who neatly whisks the
        bails from thier spiggots

       New Zealand 90/2, Partnership of 13
       MH Richardson  run out (SR Waugh)  30 (99b 3x4 0x6)

       Richardson dived at the crease but did not slide - Cairns replaces
        him
  30.2 Warne to Cairns, no run, defends
  30.3 Warne to Cairns, no run
  30.4 Warne to Cairns, no run
  30.5 Warne to Cairns, no run, defending into the point
       Warne getting drift and turn
  30.6 Warne to Cairns, no run

End of over 31 (maiden) New Zealand 90/2 (lead by 273 runs)
SK Warne 9-2-33-0 - River End
MS Sinclair 5* (29b 1x4) CL Cairns 0* (5b)

  31.1 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, leaves outside off - McGrath bowling
        over the wicket
  31.2 McGrath to Sinclair, bye: one run, through the gate beats the
        keeper and 1 bye taken
  31.3 McGrath to Cairns, no run, forward to it - pushing into the off
  31.4 McGrath to Cairns, no run, defends to theleg side
  31.5 McGrath to Cairns, no run
  31.6 McGrath to Cairns, no run

End of over 32 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 91/2 (lead by 274 runs)
GD McGrath 10-4-20-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 5* (31b 1x4) CL Cairns 0* (9b)

  32.1 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends
  32.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run, dances forward wristily playing into the
        gully and hurrying back
  32.3 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defending is beaten
  32.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run, sweeping - stuck to the crease - he does
        not look confident
  32.5 Warne to Sinclair, no run, defends to the mid off
  32.6 Warne to Sinclair, three runs, playd down to the third man

End of over 33 (3 runs) New Zealand 94/2 (lead by 277 runs)
SK Warne 10-2-36-0 - River End
MS Sinclair 8* (37b 1x4) CL Cairns 0* (9b)

  33.1 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, width outside off - sits up and is cut
        direct to pointsman Langer
  33.2 McGrath to Sinclair, one run, miscued into the leg side
       field spreads
  33.3 McGrath to Cairns, one run, pushed to the cover now almost vacant -
        well dee anyway
       field regroups
  33.4 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, driving without power
  33.5 McGrath to Sinclair, one run, short ball doesnt climb - dragged
        down with a pull running along the deck to Langer who is deep
        still
       Field spreads again
  33.6 McGrath to Cairns, no run, short ball - sways back

End of over 34 (3 runs) New Zealand 97/2 (lead by 280 runs)
GD McGrath 11-4-23-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 10* (41b 1x4) CL Cairns 1* (11b)

  34.1 Warne to Sinclair, two runs
  34.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run
  34.3 Warne to Sinclair, three runs, pulled into the mid wicket - 100 up
        for NZ in 151 minutes after 34.3 overs
  34.4 Warne to Cairns, no run
  34.5 Warne to Cairns, no run
  34.6 Warne to Cairns, one run, to the cover point

End of over 35 (6 runs) New Zealand 103/2 (lead by 286 runs)
SK Warne 11-2-42-0 - River End
CL Cairns 2* (14b) MS Sinclair 15* (44b 1x4)

  35.1 McGrath to Cairns, SIX, lofted drive back down the ground
  35.2 McGrath to Cairns, one run, to coverpoint
  35.3 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, played to backward point
  35.4 McGrath to Sinclair, one run, to cover - almost an over throw in it
        but Cairns sends Sinclair back
  35.5 McGrath to Cairns, no run, driven off the toes into the covers
  35.6 McGrath to Cairns, FOUR, cross batted swipe top edged over the head
        of Gilchrist and fine to the boundary behind him - may have been
        dropped need another look at it

End of over 36 (12 runs) New Zealand 115/2 (lead by 298 runs)
GD McGrath 12-4-35-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 16* (46b 1x4) CL Cairns 13* (18b 1x4 1x6)

  36.1 Warne to Sinclair, FOUR, driven along the carpet to the mid wicket
  36.2 Warne to Sinclair, no run
  36.3 Warne to Sinclair, SIX, opens the shoulders - he's woken up -
        lofted drive down the ground
  36.4 Warne to Sinclair, no run
  36.5 Warne to Sinclair, one run
  36.6 Warne to Cairns, no run, plays missing outside off

End of over 37 (11 runs) New Zealand 126/2 (lead by 309 runs)
SK Warne 12-2-53-0 - River End
MS Sinclair 27* (51b 2x4 1x6) CL Cairns 13* (19b 1x4 1x6)

  37.1 McGrath to Sinclair, two runs, guided to third man Gillespie whose
        wild return does not endanger the second run
  37.2 McGrath to Sinclair, no run
  37.3 McGrath to Sinclair, OUT: no foot work edging to the keeper

       New Zealand 128/3, Partnership of 38
       MS Sinclair  c Gilchrist b McGrath  29 (54b 2x4 1x6)
       CL Cairns 13* (19b 1x4 1x6) GD McGrath 12.3-4-37-1

  37.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run
  37.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run
  37.6 McGrath to Fleming, no run

End of over 38 (2 runs) New Zealand 128/3 (lead by 311 runs)
GD McGrath 13-4-37-1 - Members End
CL Cairns 13* (19b 1x4 1x6) SP Fleming 0* (3b)

  38.1 Warne to Cairns, one run
  38.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, sends Cairns back after he comes along
        way down the track in responce to the cover push
  38.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  38.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, leg glide
  38.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, pushed to gully
  38.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, drives to mid off

End of over 39 (1 run) New Zealand 129/3 (lead by 312 runs)
SK Warne 13-2-54-0 - River End
CL Cairns 14* (20b 1x4 1x6) SP Fleming 0* (8b)

  39.1 McGrath to Cairns, no run, playes to backward point - 1 bounce to
        the man there
       Mark Waugh
  39.2 McGrath to Cairns, FOUR, cut into the point
  39.3 McGrath to Cairns, one run, nudged to the backward point
  39.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, around the wicket - very wide on the
        crease - plays and misses
  39.6 McGrath to Fleming, no run

End of over 40 (5 runs) New Zealand 134/3 (lead by 317 runs)
GD McGrath 14-4-42-1 - Members End
CL Cairns 19* (23b 2x4 1x6) SP Fleming 0* (11b)

  40.1 Warne to Cairns, no run
  40.2 Warne to Cairns, no run
  40.3 Warne to Cairns, no run
  40.4 Warne to Cairns, legbye: FOUR
  40.5 Warne to Cairns, no run
  40.6 Warne to Cairns, two runs

End of over 41 (6 runs) New Zealand 140/3 (lead by 323 runs)
SK Warne 14-2-56-0 - River End
SP Fleming 0* (11b) CL Cairns 21* (29b 2x4 1x6)

  41.1 McGrath to Fleming, one run
  41.2 McGrath to Cairns, SIX, lofted into the 2nd row behind extra cover
        - caught by a young man in an Australian supporters shirt - good
        catch
  41.3 McGrath to Cairns, one run
  41.4 McGrath to Fleming, two runs
  41.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run
       150 in 180 minutes after 41.4
  41.6 McGrath to Fleming, one run, cut

End of over 42 (11 runs) New Zealand 151/3 (lead by 334 runs)
GD McGrath 15-4-53-1 - Members End
SP Fleming 4* (15b) CL Cairns 28* (31b 2x4 2x6)

Match State: Drinks

  42.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends
  42.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, defends
  42.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, driven
  42.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, pushed at it
  42.5 Warne to Fleming, OUT: danced down the track and drives - is
        deceived by the turn and is comprehensively bowled

       New Zealand 151/4, Partnership of 23
       SP Fleming  b Warne  4 (20b 0x4 0x6)
       CL Cairns 28* (31b 2x4 2x6) SK Warne 14.5-2-56-1

  42.6 Warne to Astle, three runs, cut to the point boundary but it is
        kept in there by McGrath who has tracked it from cover

End of over 43 (3 runs) New Zealand 154/4 (lead by 337 runs)
SK Warne 15-2-59-1 - River End
NJ Astle 3* (1b) CL Cairns 28* (31b 2x4 2x6)

  43.1 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, cover driven
       bright start from Astle - wanting 500 lead for NZ by tea
  43.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends
  43.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  43.4 McGrath to Astle, no run
  43.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, leaves outside off
  43.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, drives to cover (Steve Waugh)

End of over 44 (4 runs) New Zealand 158/4 (lead by 341 runs)
GD McGrath 16-4-57-1 - Members End
CL Cairns 28* (31b 2x4 2x6) NJ Astle 7* (7b 1x4)

  44.1 Warne to Cairns, one run, sweeping down the leg side - top edged
        into the fine leg
  44.2 Warne to Astle, no run
  44.3 Warne to Astle, no run
  44.4 Warne to Astle, one run, pushed to cover
  44.5 Warne to Cairns, no run, defends forward
  44.6 Warne to Cairns, no run, turned to the leg side - ummed and
        ahhhrghed about it but didnt go

End of over 45 (2 runs) New Zealand 160/4 (lead by 343 runs)
SK Warne 16-2-61-1 - River End
NJ Astle 8* (10b 1x4) CL Cairns 29* (34b 2x4 2x6)

  45.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, cover driven
  45.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, miscued looking to turn it to leg - into
        the pads and ballooning into the gully
  45.3 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, cut down through backward point
  45.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, defends with a little hop in the air as
        he plays
  45.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, pushed into the extra cover
  45.6 McGrath to Astle, two runs, hammered into the backward point - Lee
        rolls to his left as he fields and seems to return it all in the
        one motion - warmly appreciated by the smallish WACA crowd

End of over 46 (6 runs) New Zealand 166/4 (lead by 349 runs)
GD McGrath 17-4-63-1 - Members End
CL Cairns 29* (34b 2x4 2x6) NJ Astle 14* (16b 2x4)

  46.1 Warne to Cairns, FOUR, dabbed into the gully
       NZ now 353 in front
  46.2 Warne to Cairns, no run
  46.3 Warne to Cairns, no run, defends forward
  46.4 Warne to Cairns, no run
  46.5 Warne to Cairns, one run
  46.6 Warne to Astle, no run, defends

End of over 47 (5 runs) New Zealand 171/4 (lead by 354 runs)
SK Warne 17-2-66-1 - River End
CL Cairns 34* (39b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 14* (17b 2x4)

  47.1 Gillespie to Cairns, one run, played down to deep third man
  47.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  47.3 Gillespie to Astle, (noball) no run, short ball - called for over
        stepping
  47.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  47.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, down the leg side - swing and a miss
  47.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, slower ball - pitched up and well
        defended to off
  47.6 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, extra cover driven - bludgeoned there

End of over 48 (6 runs) New Zealand 177/4 (lead by 360 runs)
JN Gillespie 6-0-15-0 (1nb) - Members End
CL Cairns 35* (40b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 18* (23b 3x4)

  48.1 Warne to Cairns, one run, driven along the carpet to mid
        wicket/wide mid on
  48.2 Warne to Astle, no run, down the leg side - attempted turn to leg -
        no contact
  48.3 Warne to Astle, no run, guide to gully
  48.4 Warne to Astle, one run, turned to leg
  48.5 Warne to Cairns, no run, turned to leg
  48.6 Warne to Cairns, no run, plays and misses an arm ball

End of over 49 (2 runs) New Zealand 179/4 (lead by 362 runs)
SK Warne 18-2-68-1 - River End
NJ Astle 19* (26b 3x4) CL Cairns 36* (43b 3x4 2x6)

  49.1 Gillespie to Astle, one run, chopped down to point
  49.2 Gillespie to Cairns, one run, dabbed short into the gully
  49.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, played into the mid wicket - Steve
        Waugh is there
  49.4 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, pulled too fine for Waugh to get at
        mid wicket - Langer sweeps around to the deep mid wicket from deep
        square leg
  49.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, short outside off - weaved away
  49.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run

End of over 50 (4 runs) New Zealand 183/4 (lead by 366 runs)
JN Gillespie 7-0-19-0 (1nb) - Members End
CL Cairns 37* (44b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 22* (31b 3x4)

  50.1 Warne to Cairns, no run, defends to the leg side - quite forward
  50.2 Warne to Cairns, no run, leaves outside off
  50.3 Warne to Cairns, one run, batting with an open stance Cairns whips
        this into the leg side - Warne pitching for the bowlers marks
  50.4 Warne to Astle, two runs, tipped into the leg side behind square
  50.5 Warne to Astle, no run, plays amd misses
  50.6 Warne to Astle, no run, turned forward of square on the leg side

End of over 51 (3 runs) New Zealand 186/4 (lead by 369 runs)
SK Warne 19-2-71-1 - River End
CL Cairns 38* (47b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 24* (34b 3x4)

  51.1 Gillespie to Cairns, no run, short ball - ducked under it
  51.2 Gillespie to Cairns, no run
       played back to the bowler
  51.3 Gillespie to Cairns, one run, turned to the leg side
  51.4 Gillespie to Astle, one run
  51.5 Gillespie to Cairns, no run, played into the mid wicket where Steve
        Waugh resides
  51.6 Gillespie to Cairns, no run, short down the leg side - not very
        thrilling bowling this

End of over 52 (2 runs) New Zealand 188/4 (lead by 371 runs)
JN Gillespie 8-0-21-0 (1nb) - Members End
NJ Astle 25* (35b 3x4) CL Cairns 39* (52b 3x4 2x6)

  52.1 Warne to Astle, no run, back cutting into the point
  52.2 Warne to Astle, no run, played back and down into the gully
  52.3 Warne to Astle, no run, beaten outside off - pressing forward
        defensively
  52.4 Warne to Astle, no run, slashing at it - missing
  52.5 Warne to Astle, no run, turned into the leg side - minimum foot
        work
  52.6 Warne to Astle, FOUR, pulled down upon bended knee into the mid
        wicket

End of over 53 (4 runs) New Zealand 192/4 (lead by 375 runs)
SK Warne 20-2-75-1 - River End
CL Cairns 39* (52b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 29* (41b 4x4)

  53.1 Gillespie to Cairns, no run
  53.2 Gillespie to Cairns, one run
  53.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, played to cover where Ponting does his
        bast superman impression (and what a delight at parties that is)
        diving to the left and saving it from the deep
  53.4 Gillespie to Astle, one run
       played down to the third man
  53.5 Gillespie to Cairns, no run
  53.6 Gillespie to Cairns, one run

End of over 54 (3 runs) New Zealand 195/4 (lead by 378 runs)
JN Gillespie 9-0-24-0 (1nb) - Members End
CL Cairns 41* (56b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 30* (43b 4x4)

  54.1 Warne to Cairns, no run
  54.2 Warne to Cairns, no run
  54.3 Warne to Cairns, no run, beaten by the turn
  54.4 Warne to Cairns, no run, forward defending - closing it down
  54.5 Warne to Cairns, no run, edged into the gully
  54.6 Warne to Cairns, no run, defends forward

End of over 55 (maiden) New Zealand 195/4 (lead by 378 runs)
SK Warne 21-3-75-1 - River End
NJ Astle 30* (43b 4x4) CL Cairns 41* (62b 3x4 2x6)

  55.1 Gillespie to Astle, one run, driven straight but Lee from long off
        sweeps straighter for it
  55.2 Gillespie to Cairns, no run, turned to the leg side
  55.3 Gillespie to Cairns, one run, pitched up outside off - driven with
        soft hands into the cover Ponting fields there and under arms as
        he dives at the strikers end - close thing id he got it - but he
        didnt
  55.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defends the leg side
  55.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, trying to pull it into the leg side -
        taken on the body - no sign of discomfort - he's a tough lad
  55.6 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, played into the deep gully

End of over 56 (4 runs) New Zealand 199/4 (lead by 382 runs)
JN Gillespie 10-0-28-0 (1nb) - Members End
CL Cairns 42* (64b 3x4 2x6) NJ Astle 33* (47b 4x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 4

       Thats Tea on the 4th day - New Zealand pressing their advantage now
        to 382 runs. Richardson, Sinclair and Fleming all fell in this
        session, but despite this Australia are not really back in the
        hunt.
       The pitch has failed to produce any excitement for the bowlers
        apart from some vintage turn from Warne which will have Vettori's
        eyes lighting up.
       The weather remains fine and warm.
       The big hitting of Sinclair and Cairns has provided some sparkle in
        this dour session. The catch from the young man in the seating
        East of the Lillee-Marsh stand was brilliant too.
       Your comments and suggestions are always welcome - send them to
        comms@cricinfo.com
  56.1 Lee to Cairns, no run, gets some bounce - jumped up out of the
        pitch at him and he does not play - preferring to drop the wrists
        on it
  56.2 Lee to Cairns, OUT: another short ball - upper cut - down the
        throat of Warne at third man

       New Zealand 199/5, Partnership of 48
       CL Cairns  c Warne b Lee  42 (66b 3x4 2x6)
       NJ Astle 33* (47b 4x4) B Lee 8.2-2-28-2 (1nb)

  56.3 Lee to Astle, FOUR, cover driven - the push is on
  56.4 Lee to Astle, two runs
  56.5 Lee to Astle, no run
  56.6 Lee to Astle, no run

End of over 57 (6 runs) New Zealand 205/5 (lead by 388 runs)
B Lee 9-2-34-2 (1nb) - River End
CD McMillan 0* (0b) NJ Astle 39* (51b 5x4)

  57.1 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  57.2 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  57.3 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  57.4 Gillespie to McMillan, one run
  57.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run
  57.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run

End of over 58 (1 run) New Zealand 206/5 (lead by 389 runs)
JN Gillespie 11-0-29-0 (1nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 1* (4b) NJ Astle 39* (53b 5x4)

  58.1 Lee to McMillan, no run
  58.2 Lee to McMillan, one run
  58.3 Lee to Astle, one run
  58.4 Lee to McMillan, no run
  58.5 Lee to McMillan, no run
  58.6 Lee to McMillan, no run

End of over 59 (2 runs) New Zealand 208/5 (lead by 391 runs)
B Lee 10-2-36-2 (1nb) - River End
NJ Astle 40* (54b 5x4) CD McMillan 2* (9b)

  59.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, plays over the top of it
  59.2 Gillespie to Astle, OUT: pulled into the deep square leg where
        Langer awaits - with so much time he can shield his eyes against
        th

       New Zealand 208/6, Partnership of 9
       NJ Astle  c Langer b Gillespie  40 (56b 5x4 0x6)
       CD McMillan 2* (9b) JN Gillespie 11.2-0-29-1 (1nb)

  59.3 Gillespie to McMillan, FOUR, pushed into the third man fine
  59.4 Gillespie to McMillan, one run
  59.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run
  59.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, wide outside off

End of over 60 (7 runs) New Zealand 213/6 (lead by 396 runs)
JN Gillespie 12-0-34-1 (1nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 7* (11b 1x4) AC Parore 0* (2b)

  60.1 Lee to McMillan, no run
  60.2 Lee to McMillan, FOUR, clipped into the fine third man
  60.3 Lee to McMillan, no run, driven back at the bowler who uses the
        boot to stop it - hobbles a bit thereafter then pulls himself
        together and am
  60.4 Lee to McMillan, no run
  60.5 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball - ducked under it
  60.6 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball heading leg - ducked

End of over 61 (11 runs) New Zealand 217/6 (lead by 400 runs)
B Lee 11-2-40-2 (1nb) - River End
AC Parore 0* (2b) CD McMillan 11* (17b 2x4)

  61.1 Gillespie to Parore, no run, outside off - left alone
  61.2 Gillespie to Parore, one run
  61.3 Gillespie to McMillan, one run
  61.4 Gillespie to Parore, no run
  61.5 Gillespie to Parore, (noball) no run
  61.5 Gillespie to Parore, no run
  61.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run

End of over 62 (3 runs) New Zealand 220/6 (lead by 403 runs)
JN Gillespie 13-0-37-1 (2nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 12* (18b 2x4) AC Parore 1* (8b)

       Apologies for the lack of comms - technical difficulties at the
        ground
  62.1 Lee to McMillan, one run
  62.2 Lee to Parore, no run
  62.3 Lee to Parore, one run
  62.4 Lee to McMillan, one run
  62.5 Lee to Parore, one run
  62.6 Lee to McMillan, one run

End of over 63 (5 runs) New Zealand 225/6 (lead by 408 runs)
B Lee 12-2-45-2 (1nb) - River End
CD McMillan 15* (21b 2x4) AC Parore 3* (11b)

  63.1 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  63.2 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  63.3 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  63.4 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  63.5 Gillespie to McMillan, one run, pushed into the covers - Martyn
        cannot get to it Warne at long off sweeps for it
  63.6 Gillespie to Parore, no run, defends very straight - elbow raised
        high

End of over 64 (1 run) New Zealand 226/6 (lead by 409 runs)
JN Gillespie 14-0-38-1 (2nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 16* (26b 2x4) AC Parore 3* (12b)

  64.1 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball heading leg-ward - ducked
        beneath it
  64.2 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball again
  64.3 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball - has a poke at it with a
        perescopic bat
  64.4 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball - ducked
       Lee instructed to bounce him
  64.5 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball
  64.6 Lee to McMillan, no run, short ball

End of over 65 (maiden) New Zealand 226/6 (lead by 409 runs)
B Lee 13-3-45-2 (1nb) - River End
AC Parore 3* (12b) CD McMillan 16* (32b 2x4)

  65.1 Gillespie to Parore, FOUR
  65.2 Gillespie to Parore, FOUR
  65.3 Gillespie to Parore, one run
  65.4 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  65.5 Gillespie to McMillan, two runs
  65.6 Gillespie to McMillan, one run

End of over 66 (12 runs) New Zealand 238/6 (lead by 421 runs)
JN Gillespie 15-0-50-1 (2nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 19* (35b 2x4) AC Parore 12* (15b 2x4)

  66.1 Lee to McMillan, no run
  66.2 Lee to McMillan, legbye: one run
  66.3 Lee to Parore, no run
  66.4 Lee to Parore, one run
  66.5 Lee to McMillan, no run
  66.6 Lee to McMillan, no run

End of over 67 (2 runs) New Zealand 240/6 (lead by 423 runs)
B Lee 14-3-46-2 (1nb) - River End
AC Parore 13* (17b 2x4) CD McMillan 19* (39b 2x4)

  67.1 Gillespie to Parore, one run
  67.2 Gillespie to McMillan, no run
  67.3 Gillespie to McMillan, OUT: lofted down the ground - taken in
        front of his face - falls backward - rolls upon the ground

       New Zealand 241/7, Partnership of 33
       CD McMillan  c Warne b Gillespie  19 (41b 2x4 0x6)
       AC Parore 14* (18b 2x4) JN Gillespie 15.3-0-51-2 (2nb)

  67.4 Gillespie to Vettori, no run
  67.5 Gillespie to Vettori, no run
  67.6 Gillespie to Vettori, no run

End of over 68 (1 run) New Zealand 241/7 (lead by 424 runs)
JN Gillespie 16-0-51-2 (2nb) - Members End
AC Parore 14* (18b 2x4) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

Match State: Drinks

  68.1 Lee to Parore, one run
  68.2 Lee to Vettori, three runs
  68.3 Lee to Parore, one run
  68.4 Lee to Vettori, no run
  68.5 Lee to Vettori, no run
  68.6 Lee to Vettori, OUT: walks back then cuts down to deep third man
        Steve Waugh is there - takes a fine outfield catch

       New Zealand 246/8, Partnership of 5
       DL Vettori  c SR Waugh b Lee  3 (7b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 69 (5 runs) New Zealand 246/8 (lead by 429 runs)
B Lee 15-3-51-3 (1nb) - River End
AC Parore 16* (20b 2x4) 

  69.1 Gillespie to Bond, no run
  69.2 Gillespie to Bond, no run
  69.3 Gillespie to Bond, no run
  69.4 Gillespie to Bond, no run
  69.5 Gillespie to Bond, no run
  69.6 Gillespie to Bond, FOUR, cover driven

End of over 70 (4 runs) New Zealand 250/8 (lead by 433 runs)
JN Gillespie 17-0-55-2 (2nb) - Members End
AC Parore 16* (20b 2x4) SE Bond 4* (6b 1x4)

  70.1 Lee to Parore, legbye: one run
  70.2 Lee to Bond, no run
  70.3 Lee to Bond, FOUR
  70.4 Lee to Bond, no run
  70.5 Lee to Bond, (noball) no run
  70.5 Lee to Bond, no run
  70.6 Lee to Bond, OUT: backed away and was bowled - Lee then points the
        way to the pavillion - is that really the done thing to a number
        10 bat ?

       New Zealand 256/9, Partnership of 10
       SE Bond  b Lee  8 (12b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 71 (6 runs) New Zealand 256/9 (lead by 439 runs)
B Lee 16-3-56-4 (2nb) - River End
AC Parore 16* (21b 2x4) 

       All set for an exciting conclusion - if they make it it will be the
        biggest successful run chase
   0.1 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves
   0.2 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   0.3 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   0.4 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   0.5 Bond to Langer, no run, leaves outside off
   0.6 Bond to Langer, no run, short over the stumps - pulled into the mid
        wicket

End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (440 more runs req)
SE Bond 1-1-0-0 - River End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 0* (6b)

   1.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   1.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   1.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, played back to the bowler - got down on
        one knee playing that
   1.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, short bouncing delivery - no shot
   1.5 Martin to Hayden, wide: no run, wide outside off - no shot
   1.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   1.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 2 (1 run) Australia 1/0 (439 more runs req)
CS Martin 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Members End
JL Langer 0* (6b) ML Hayden 0* (6b)

   2.1 Bond to Langer, no run, going down the leg side - the ball hits the
        pad of Langer who falls across it - not out
   2.2 Bond to Langer, OUT: ball leaves him - plays a drive at it - snicks
        into the 3rd slip Vettori

       Australia 1/1, Partnership of 1
       JL Langer  c Vettori b Bond  0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 0* (6b) SE Bond 1.2-1-0-1

   2.3 Bond to Ponting, no run, leg sider - has a flip at it - missing
   2.4 Bond to Ponting, no run
   2.5 Bond to Ponting, no run, driven to mid off - straight thereof
   2.6 Bond to Ponting, two runs, turned into the mid wicket

End of over 3 (2 runs) Australia 3/1 (437 more runs req)
SE Bond 2-1-2-1 - River End
ML Hayden 0* (6b) RT Ponting 2* (4b)

       Field for Martin to Hayden: 3 slips, 2 gullies, point, mid off, mid
        on and fine leg
   3.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - courageously
   3.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   3.3 Martin to Hayden, wide: no run, wide outside off - swinging away
   3.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, outside off again - left
   3.4 Martin to Hayden, no run
   3.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   3.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 4 (1 run) Australia 4/1 (436 more runs req)
CS Martin 2-0-2-0 (2w) - Members End
RT Ponting 2* (4b) ML Hayden 0* (12b)

   4.1 Bond to Ponting, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket
   4.2 Bond to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off
   4.3 Bond to Ponting, FOUR, cover driven
   4.4 Bond to Ponting, no run, defends
   4.5 Bond to Ponting, no run, pulled into the leg side - was short and
        going to the leg side
   4.6 Bond to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 5 (8 runs) Australia 12/1 (428 more runs req)
SE Bond 3-1-10-1 - River End
ML Hayden 0* (12b) RT Ponting 10* (10b 2x4)

   5.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, short - pulling - mistimed
   5.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   5.3 Martin to Hayden, no run
   5.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, played into the mid wicket
   5.5 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, driven into the long on rope
   5.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, defends to the leg side

End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 16/1 (424 more runs req)
CS Martin 3-0-6-0 (2w) - Members End
RT Ponting 10* (10b 2x4) ML Hayden 4* (18b 1x4)

   6.1 Bond to Ponting, one run, to the covers
   6.2 Bond to Hayden, no run, defends back to the bowler
   6.3 Bond to Hayden, FOUR, clipped off the legs into the mid
        wicket/square leg
   6.4 Bond to Hayden, no run
   6.5 Bond to Hayden, no run
   6.6 Bond to Hayden, no run

End of over 7 (5 runs) Australia 21/1 (419 more runs req)
SE Bond 4-1-15-1 - River End
RT Ponting 11* (11b 2x4) ML Hayden 8* (23b 2x4)

   7.1 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, pulled into the leg side
   7.2 Martin to Ponting, no run
   7.3 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, extra cover driven
   7.4 Martin to Ponting, no run, driven back to the bowler
   7.5 Martin to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off - jumps right across
        to it
   7.6 Martin to Ponting, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 8 (8 runs) Australia 29/1 (411 more runs req)
CS Martin 4-0-14-0 (2w) - Members End
ML Hayden 8* (23b 2x4) RT Ponting 19* (17b 4x4)

   8.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
   8.2 Bond to Hayden, no run, turned to the leg side
       Bell around the wicket
   8.3 Bond to Hayden, no run
   8.4 Bond to Hayden, FOUR, driven straight
   8.5 Bond to Hayden, no run, a modicum of swing as he sends it wide of
        off stump and is rewarded with no shot
   8.6 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 33/1 (407 more runs req)
SE Bond 5-1-19-1 - River End
RT Ponting 19* (17b 4x4) ML Hayden 12* (29b 3x4)

       Unsurprisingly - Vettori comes on for maybe 4 overs tonight
   9.1 Vettori to Ponting, one run, leg side glance square
   9.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, sweeping to leg - rapped on the pad
        extended forward
   9.3 Vettori to Hayden, one run, sweeping successfully this time
   9.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, pushed into backward point
   9.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run, pushed into the cover - past Fleming
        at silly mid on
   9.6 Vettori to Hayden, one run, tickled square into the leg side

End of over 10 (4 runs) Australia 37/1 (403 more runs req)
DL Vettori 1-0-4-0 - Members End
ML Hayden 14* (32b 3x4) RT Ponting 21* (20b 4x4)

  10.1 Bond to Hayden, no run
  10.2 Bond to Hayden, (noball) no run, over steps
  10.2 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - that is either jagging
        in or swinging in
  10.3 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  10.4 Bond to Hayden, no run
  10.5 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - bit more width that
        time
  10.6 Bond to Hayden, three runs, cover driven

End of over 11 (4 runs) Australia 41/1 (399 more runs req)
SE Bond 6-1-23-1 (1nb) - River End
ML Hayden 17* (39b 3x4) RT Ponting 21* (20b 4x4)

  11.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  11.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, dobbed into the leg side
  11.3 Vettori to Hayden, FOUR, lofted sweep from off into the midwicket
        square
  11.4 Vettori to Hayden, one run, turned to the leg side
  11.5 Vettori to Ponting, (noball) no run, oversteps - pads up outside
        off
  11.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run, turned to square leg
  11.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, played back to the bowler

End of over 12 (7 runs) Australia 48/1 (392 more runs req)
DL Vettori 2-0-11-0 (1nb) - Members End
RT Ponting 22* (22b 4x4) ML Hayden 22* (44b 4x4)

       savaged it there - brings up the 50 partnership in 43 minutes from
        62 balls
  12.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run
  12.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run
  12.4 Cairns to Ponting, OUT: played on

       Australia 52/2, Partnership of 51
       RT Ponting  b Cairns  26 (26b 5x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 22* (44b 4x4) CL Cairns 0.4-0-4-1

       Cairns changes to around the wicket for Waugh
  12.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  12.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 13 (4 runs) Australia 52/2 (388 more runs req)
CL Cairns 1-0-4-1 - River End
ML Hayden 22* (44b 4x4) ME Waugh 0* (2b)

  13.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run, turned into the leg side - goes to
        backward square
  13.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  13.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  13.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, cut down to backward point
  13.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, missing a glance into the leg side -
        Parore has the bails off in a jiffy
  13.6 Vettori to Hayden, one run, leg glance to backward square

End of over 14 (3 runs) Australia 55/2 (385 more runs req)
DL Vettori 3-0-14-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 24* (47b 4x4) ME Waugh 1* (5b)

  14.1 Cairns to Hayden, one run, shortish ball - deflected into the on
        side running forward into the mid of
  14.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, FOUR, punched into the long off
  14.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  14.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  14.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, two runs, pulled into the mid on
  14.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 15 (7 runs) Australia 62/2 (378 more runs req)
CL Cairns 2-0-11-1 - River End
ML Hayden 25* (48b 4x4) ME Waugh 7* (10b 1x4)

  15.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, pads up outside off - a shout b-
        stiffled perhaps
  15.2 Vettori to Hayden, one run, swatted into the backward square leg
  15.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  15.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, driven square into the leg side
  15.5 Vettori to Hayden, one run, to mid wicket
  15.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 16 (3 runs) Australia 65/2 (375 more runs req)
DL Vettori 4-0-17-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 27* (51b 4x4) ME Waugh 8* (13b 1x4)

       Bond gets to bowl the final over of the day
  16.1 Bond to Hayden, no run
  16.2 Bond to Hayden, FOUR, onto his pad whipped into the square leg
  16.3 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  16.4 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  16.5 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  16.6 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 17 (4 runs) Australia 69/2 (371 more runs req)
SE Bond 7-1-27-1 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 8* (13b 1x4) ML Hayden 31* (57b 5x4)

Match State: Stumps - Day 4

       Australia have taken the wickets and made a start trying to over
        come a lead of 440 posted by New Zealand in the final session of
        day 4 in the 3rd Test.
       The 5th day of this test is set up to be an absolute corker. If
        Australia can overcome the target, it will be the greatest winning
        target in a Test ever.
       New Zealand are in a very good position to take this match and the
        series. Day 5 will see more assistance for Vettori from the pitch.
        But with the batting dynamo's of Martyn, Gilchrist, Warne and
        Aussie captain Steve Waugh to come after this pair, who
       amongst you can confidently predict the outcome of this match  ?
       In responce to one enquirer the aggregate crowd for all 4 days so
        far is 35695.
       Thanks to all the emailers - keep it coming - send you comments,
        suggestions, highlights and low-lights to comms@cricinfo.com
       ------------------------------------------------------------
       Some email requests for some stats overnight. Thanks to all the
        well wishers - your comments were past on to the relevant teams.
        Thanks to the enquirers also here are your stats.
       For a list of the highest 4th innings scores (and the targets they
        were required to make - won, lost, tied and drawn) :
        http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/STATS/TESTS/TEAM/HIGHEST_
        FOURTH_INNS.html
       New Zealand last beat Australia in Auckland in the 1992-93 series
        in New Zealand against Alan Border's team. It was a drawn series.
       New Zealand have won 3 series against Australia. Series: 1985-86
        (in Aus), 1985-86 (in NZ) and 1989-90 (in NZ).
       There have been 4 series drawn: 1973-74 (in NZ), 1981-82 (in NZ),
        1989-90 (in Aus) and 1992-93 (in NZ).
       Where are Australia's Youth ?
        http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001-
        02/AUS_LOCAL/OTHER/U19/SCORECARDS/
       ------------------------------------------------------------
       Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been fined 75% of his match
        fee (AUD$8250 or ~USD$4210) having been found guilty by match
        referee Jackie Hendriks (WI) of conduct unbecoming and offensive
        gesture. A full report will be available shortly at:
       http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2001/
        DEC/
  17.1 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, pitched outside off - cut down through
        the cover point
  17.2 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short outside off - no need to sway
        away from it but he does
  17.3 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, short outside off - thrust over the gully
        bouncing a couple of times in the deep third man
  17.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short outside off - leaves alone
  17.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
       played into the cover point
  17.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside the off stump

End of over 18 (8 runs) Australia 77/2 (363 more runs req)
CS Martin 5-0-22-0 (2w) - Members End
ML Hayden 31* (57b 5x4) ME Waugh 16* (19b 3x4)

  18.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - gets across to it
  18.2 Bond to Hayden, one run, nudged forward into the leg side
  18.3 Bond to ME Waugh, one run, played short of the short leg - by play
        with Sinclair from mid wicket as he trots to the other end
       deflected off the short leg
  18.4 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  18.5 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off again
  18.6 Bond to Hayden, two runs, originally a single to the deep backward
        square leg - but Martin there fumbles the almost stationary ball
        and they cheekily take a second run

End of over 19 (4 runs) Australia 81/2 (359 more runs req)
SE Bond 8-1-31-1 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 17* (20b 3x4) ML Hayden 34* (62b 5x4)

  19.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pushed into the mid wicket
  19.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, forward defending into the deck and
        balloning into the point
  19.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends into the deck and thence into
        the covers
  19.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, forward defending into the leg side
  19.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, leaves the ball - pushged through a
        little quicker
  19.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 20 (maiden) Australia 81/2 (359 more runs req)
DL Vettori 5-1-17-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 34* (62b 5x4) ME Waugh 17* (26b 3x4)

  20.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside the off stump
  20.2 Bond to Hayden, no run, defends to the leg side
  20.3 Bond to Hayden, no run, turned forward into the leg side - Bell
        coming over the wicket is attacking his leg stump
  20.4 Bond to Hayden, no run, taken on the pad trying to work it into the
        on side - may have been outside off - was well forward - went to
        hand in the slips a few appeals
  20.5 Bond to Hayden, no run
  20.6 Bond to Hayden, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket deeps

End of over 21 (4 runs) Australia 85/2 (355 more runs req)
SE Bond 9-1-35-1 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 17* (26b 3x4) ML Hayden 38* (68b 6x4)

  21.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, played into the gully
  21.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  21.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, drives back to the bowler
  21.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends
  21.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, played into the point
  21.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, quicker ball

End of over 22 (maiden) Australia 85/2 (355 more runs req)
DL Vettori 6-2-17-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 38* (68b 6x4) ME Waugh 17* (32b 3x4)

       Vettori getting bounce and turn on this pitch
  22.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside the off stump - squared up
        getting across to it but the bat is held overhead
  22.2 Bond to Hayden, no run
  22.3 Bond to Hayden, no run, pitched into the legs - worked forward into
        the leg side
  22.4 Bond to Hayden, two runs, driven to long off - almost beating
        Cairns to the rope there
  22.5 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - bat overhead once more
        - came forward too
  22.6 Bond to Hayden, (noball) no run, pushed into the extra cover
  22.6 Bond to Hayden, no run

End of over 23 (3 runs) Australia 88/2 (352 more runs req)
SE Bond 10-1-38-1 (2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 17* (32b 3x4) ML Hayden 40* (75b 6x4)

  23.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, taking it outside off at waiste
        height - cuts into the covers
  23.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, defends well forward after a long pause
        while he set his field
  23.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, turned into the leg side
  23.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, pads up outside the off stump
  23.5 Vettori to Hayden, one run, pulled to the deeper of the two
        backward squyare legs
       Vettori around the wicket for this last ball
  23.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defending - gets a thick edge on it
        and it goes backward into the slips

End of over 24 (2 runs) Australia 90/2 (350 more runs req)
DL Vettori 7-2-19-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 41* (79b 6x4) ME Waugh 18* (34b 3x4)

  24.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off - bat held alof
        watiching it pass by unhindered in its journey to the keeper
  24.2 Bond to Hayden, three runs, on the pads - whipped into the leg side
  24.3 Bond to ME Waugh, FOUR, pulled into the square leg over the short
        leg
  24.4 Bond to ME Waugh, two runs, driven to long off with a misfield from
        Richardson
  24.5 Bond to ME Waugh, no run
  24.6 Bond to ME Waugh, one run

End of over 25 (10 runs) Australia 100/2 (340 more runs req)
SE Bond 11-1-48-1 (2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 25* (38b 4x4) ML Hayden 44* (81b 6x4)

  25.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  25.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  25.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  25.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  25.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  25.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 26 (maiden) Australia 100/2 (340 more runs req)
DL Vettori 8-3-19-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 44* (81b 6x4) ME Waugh 25* (44b 4x4)

  26.1 Bond to Hayden, no run, bowled into the pads - turned into the leg
        side
  26.2 Bond to Hayden, no run, driven to mid off
  26.3 Bond to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  26.4 Bond to Hayden, one run, pitched outside his off stump - trapped it
        and raced with it down the track
  26.5 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, short ball - almost removes the head -
        but he quickly ducks down under it
  26.6 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, played into the deck and into the gully

End of over 27 (1 run) Australia 101/2 (RR: 3.74 RRR: 339/63 = 5.38)
SE Bond 12-1-49-1 (2nb) - River End
ML Hayden 45* (85b 6x4) ME Waugh 25* (46b 4x4)

  27.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, turns leg to off and is pushed to the
        cover
  27.2 Vettori to Hayden, one run, a bit fuller - crunched by the short
        leg into the gully- 50 partnership in 60 minutes from 89 balls
  27.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  27.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
       Vettori just changes to around the wicket now
  27.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  27.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, played softly into the short leg

End of over 28 (1 run) Australia 102/2 (RR: 3.64 RRR: 338/62 = 5.45)
DL Vettori 9-3-20-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 46* (87b 6x4) ME Waugh 25* (50b 4x4)

  28.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, looked like an off cutter - very full -
        into the legs
  28.2 Martin to Hayden, legbye: two runs, into the legs agian - attempts
        to glance - runs very fine but slowly to the leg side - Vincent
        makes a good effort in the shaddow of the rope down there
  28.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, leg side ball - pushed into square leg
  28.4 Martin to Hayden, one run, leg side ball to fine leg
  28.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, short outside off - flying through to
        the keeper
  28.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, defends - very upright with that elbow
        held high

End of over 29 (3 runs) Australia 105/2 (RR: 3.62 RRR: 335/61 = 5.49)
CS Martin 6-0-23-0 (2w) - River End
ML Hayden 47* (91b 6x4) ME Waugh 25* (52b 4x4)

  29.1 Vettori to Hayden, two runs, swept fine
  29.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  29.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  29.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  29.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  29.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, defends to the off side

End of over 30 (2 runs) Australia 107/2 (RR: 3.57 RRR: 333/77 = 4.32)
DL Vettori 10-3-22-0 (1nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 25* (52b 4x4) ML Hayden 49* (97b 6x4)

  30.1 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, outside off - no shot
  30.2 Martin to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, oversteps - sends down a short
        one which was easily ducked
  30.2 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, has a slash at it missing underneath it
  30.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  30.4 Martin to ME Waugh, FOUR, driven square through the covers
  30.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run
  30.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 31 (5 runs) Australia 112/2 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 328/76 = 4.32)
CS Martin 7-0-28-0 (2w 1nb) - River End
ML Hayden 49* (97b 6x4) ME Waugh 29* (59b 5x4)

  31.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run, turned into the leg side - Mark Waugh
        might be in trouble at the strikers end - thats Haydens 50 in 134
        minutes from 100 balls with 6 fours
  31.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  31.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run
  31.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run
  31.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, played into backward point
  31.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, played toward cover

End of over 32 (2 runs) Australia 114/2 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 326/75 = 4.35)
DL Vettori 11-3-24-0 (1nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 30* (61b 5x4) ML Hayden 50* (101b 6x4)

Match State: Drinks

       at drinks the run-rate is 3.56 and the required rate is 4.35
  32.1 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, drive and miss outside off - kiwi eyes
        will have lit up - their hopes climbed - but it goes through to
        the keeper unhindered
  32.2 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, driveing at it again - wildly - missed
        - keeper gets it - crowd clutches its collective head in anguishe
        and the kiwi hearts thunder with renewed vigour
  32.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  32.4 Martin to ME Waugh, one run, played cover and a single taken
  32.5 Martin to Hayden, two runs, wipped off the legs into the deep
        backward square - Cairns is there
  32.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, defends to the leg side

End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 117/2 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 323/74 = 4.36)
CS Martin 8-0-31-0 (2w 1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 31* (65b 5x4) ML Hayden 52* (103b 6x4)

  33.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends the legs
  33.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, forward defending into the covers
  33.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, appeals for a feint catch behind - the
        ball was a good'un - Parore took it - the confidence in the appeal
        was quite high
  33.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends
  33.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, FOUR, driven past the man at backward point -
        Vincent
  33.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, two runs, driven past the short leg into the
        mid wicket

End of over 34 (6 runs) Australia 123/2 (RR: 3.62 RRR: 317/73 = 4.34)
DL Vettori 12-3-30-0 (1nb) - Members End
ML Hayden 52* (103b 6x4) ME Waugh 37* (71b 6x4)

  34.1 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, great shot - driven back past the bowler -
        straight
  34.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, attempted glance at a ball down the leg
        side - goes square on the leg side but there is no run from it
  34.3 Martin to Hayden, (noball) one run, taking a single on a no ball
        for overstepping  goes to mid wicket
  34.3 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, defends into the leg side
  34.4 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, upright stance played into the leg side
        with a bit of a push - like a deflection forward into the mid
        wicket
  34.5 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, pushed into the cover
  34.6 Martin to ME Waugh, no run, fuller ball - worked forward toward mid
        on

End of over 35 (6 runs) Australia 129/2 (RR: 3.69 RRR: 311/72 = 4.32)
CS Martin 9-0-37-0 (2w 2nb) - River End
ML Hayden 57* (106b 7x4) ME Waugh 37* (75b 6x4)

  35.1 Astle to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  35.2 Astle to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  35.3 Astle to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
       Astle gets through them quickly - so too Vettori - thats a tactic
        to use overs up before the Aussies are wary to it
  35.4 Astle to Hayden, no run
  35.5 Astle to Hayden, no run, leaves outside off
  35.6 Astle to Hayden, no run, defends outside off

End of over 36 (maiden) Australia 129/2 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 311/71 = 4.38)
NJ Astle 1-1-0-0 - Members End
ME Waugh 37* (75b 6x4) ML Hayden 57* (112b 7x4)

       Vettori changes ends
       there is a crack at the end into which he will pitch - but it is
        right on line
  36.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, to leg
  36.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, faster ball - taken on the pad going
        down the leg side
  36.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side - to square
        leg
  36.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, defends to the covers
  36.5 Vettori to Hayden, OUT: pushed through a little quicker and outside
        off - defending forward gets a thick edge to Sinclair at slip

       Australia 130/3, Partnership of 78
       ML Hayden  c Sinclair b Vettori  57 (114b 7x4 0x6)
       ME Waugh 38* (78b 6x4) DL Vettori 12.5-3-31-1 (1nb)

  36.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, leg side ball - Steve fails to get it
        away into the leg side

End of over 37 (1 run) Australia 130/3 (RR: 3.51 RRR: 310/70 = 4.43)
DL Vettori 13-3-31-1 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 38* (78b 6x4) SR Waugh 0* (1b)

  37.1 Astle to ME Waugh, one run, turned to the leg side
  37.2 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, pushed to mid on
  37.3 Astle to SR Waugh, no run
  37.4 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, pushed to cover
  37.5 Astle to SR Waugh, no run
  37.6 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 38 (1 run) Australia 131/3 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 309/69 = 4.48)
NJ Astle 2-1-1-0 - Members End
ME Waugh 39* (79b 6x4) SR Waugh 0* (6b)

  38.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps - left outside off
  38.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, FOUR, cut down through the backward point
  38.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, back - defending upright with the
        elbow high
  38.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pushing forward into the leg side - to
        mid on
  38.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends toward mid off
  38.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps - leaves alone
        outside off
  38.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, twirling bat drive into the backward
        point
  38.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 39 (6 runs) Australia 137/3 (RR: 3.51 RRR: 303/68 = 4.46)
DL Vettori 14-3-37-1 (3nb) - River End
SR Waugh 0* (6b) ME Waugh 43* (87b 7x4)

  39.1 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, pushed
  39.2 Astle to SR Waugh, one run, pushed off the edge into the third man
  39.3 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, defends to the short ish cover
  39.4 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, pushed to mid on
  39.5 Astle to ME Waugh, three runs, extra cover driven - along the
        carpet all but to the rope
  39.6 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler

End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 141/3 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 299/67 = 4.46)
NJ Astle 3-1-5-0 - Members End
ME Waugh 46* (90b 7x4) SR Waugh 1* (9b)

  40.1 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  40.2 Bond to ME Waugh, one run, back driving into the covers
  40.3 Bond to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side down to
        backward square leg
  40.4 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, off cutter - played to gully
  40.5 Bond to ME Waugh, two runs, cover driven
  40.6 Bond to ME Waugh, one run, turned into the mid wicket with that
        characteristic ease and economy - 120 minutes 97 balls and 7 fours
        in his 50

End of over 41 (5 runs) Australia 146/3 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 294/66 = 4.45)
SE Bond 13-1-54-1 (2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 50* (95b 7x4) SR Waugh 2* (10b)

  41.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends to the silly mid off
  41.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, two runs, turned fine to the leg side
  41.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends forward
  41.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  41.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  41.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, comes down the track a little way -
        pushing into the covers

End of over 42 (2 runs) Australia 148/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 292/65 = 4.49)
DL Vettori 15-3-39-1 (3nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 2* (10b) ME Waugh 52* (101b 7x4)

  42.1 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, leaves a short fast ball outside off
  42.2 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, comes out to it driving getting an inside
        edge almost back onto his stumps
  42.3 Bond to SR Waugh, one run, pushed into the mid on
       Steve Waugh struggles for timing
  42.4 Bond to ME Waugh, FOUR, short and quick outside off - pulled into
        the square leg - 150 for Australia in 186 minutes after 42.4 overs
  42.5 Bond to ME Waugh, no run, to cover - well saved there
  42.6 Bond to ME Waugh, three runs, cover driven - nice shot

End of over 43 (8 runs) Australia 156/3 (RR: 3.63 RRR: 284/64 = 4.44)
SE Bond 14-1-62-1 (2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 59* (104b 8x4) SR Waugh 3* (13b)

  43.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, padding up outside leg
  43.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, padding up outside leg
  43.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, turned to theleg side
  43.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, leaves one turning a ways to the off
        side
  43.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, played to mid off
  43.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, turned to the leg side

End of over 44 (1 run) Australia 157/3 (RR: 3.57 RRR: 283/63 = 4.49)
DL Vettori 16-3-40-1 (3nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 60* (110b 8x4) SR Waugh 3* (13b)

  44.1 Astle to ME Waugh, no run
  44.2 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, played into the backward point - a
        cutting shot - wristy
  44.3 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, deriving into the point
  44.4 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, defends forward
  44.5 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, played off the bottom edge to slip
  44.6 Astle to ME Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 45 (maiden) Australia 157/3 (RR: 3.49 RRR: 283/62 = 4.56)
NJ Astle 4-2-5-0 - River End
SR Waugh 3* (13b) ME Waugh 60* (116b 8x4)

  45.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  45.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, turns to the short leg
  45.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven into the covers
       last over before Lunch
  45.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends well forward
  45.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
  45.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven to cover

End of over 46 (maiden) Australia 157/3 (RR: 3.41 RRR: 283/61 = 4.64)
DL Vettori 17-4-40-1 (3nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 60* (116b 8x4) SR Waugh 3* (19b)

Match State: Lunch - Day 5

       The run rate has decreased the required rate has increased but
        importantly Australia have lost only one wicket since stumps.
       At this stage there is no need to panic for either side. The pitch
        is not assisting the bowlers as much as it might - though the
        forcasters at the weather department are hinting that weather may
        play a part in this test yet.
       The day is overcast and so far fine.
       Australia have it all to do if they wish to win this game - the
        draw is a definate possibility and the sudden collapse an equal
        possibility too.
       New Zealand have to be disciplined, keep faith and stick to their
        task.
       Thats lunch at the WACA on day 5 of this 3rd and final test in this
        series.
       Send your email suggestions, comments, highlights and low-lights to
        comms@cricinfo.com
  46.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  46.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, to point
  46.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, withdraws outside off
  46.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps - left outside off
  46.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, hangs the bat out
  46.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run
  46.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 47 (1 run) Australia 158/3 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 282/60 = 4.70)
CL Cairns 3-0-12-1 (1nb) - River End
SR Waugh 3* (19b) ME Waugh 60* (123b 8x4)

  47.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, pads up outside leg
  47.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, three runs, worked quite deep into the mid
        wicket
  47.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pads up outside leg
  47.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pads up outside leg - ball to hand at
        silly mid off
  47.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, turned to leg
  47.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the bowler

End of over 48 (4 runs) Australia 162/3 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 278/59 = 4.71)
DL Vettori 18-4-44-1 (3nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 61* (126b 8x4) SR Waugh 6* (22b)

  48.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  48.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, leaves outside off - once more
  48.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, edged into the slips along the ground
  48.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, played square on the bounce to the
        shirtish cover point
  48.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, played to cover
  48.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, tees off on a ball outside off - the
        wheeling bat missing the ball by a whisker

End of over 49 (maiden) Australia 162/3 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 278/58 = 4.79)
CL Cairns 4-1-12-1 (1nb) - River End
SR Waugh 6* (22b) ME Waugh 61* (132b 8x4)

  49.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
  49.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends
       Vetoori has the deep backward square brought in to mid wicket
  49.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played to cover
  49.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the mid wicket - square
        of the man moved freshly there
  49.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, traps the ball - dead on the deck
  49.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, defends to the leg side off a thick
        inside edge

End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 163/3 (RR: 3.26 RRR: 277/57 = 4.86)
DL Vettori 19-4-45-1 (3nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 7* (26b) ME Waugh 61* (134b 8x4)

  50.1 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, defendsive push heading to mid on -
        Cairns is quickly across to it
  50.2 Cairns to SR Waugh, three runs, pushed to long on
  50.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, FOUR, lofted cut through to gully
  50.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, defends wristily
  50.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, FOUR, lofted cut through to gully again -
        closer to the man
  50.6 Cairns to ME Waugh, two runs, driven into the extra cover

End of over 51 (13 runs) Australia 176/3 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 264/56 = 4.71)
CL Cairns 5-1-25-1 (1nb) - River End
SR Waugh 10* (28b) ME Waugh 71* (138b 10x4)

       Cairns loose outside off and expensive
  51.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the backward square leg
  51.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, one run, to mid wicket - ball seemingly going
        straight on and is easily worked there
  51.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven with some great flailing of the
        bat to mid off
  51.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, forward defending as Vettori is
        dropping it a little shorter
  51.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
  51.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played past the bowler into the mid on

End of over 52 (2 runs) Australia 178/3 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 262/55 = 4.76)
DL Vettori 20-4-47-1 (3nb) - Members End
ME Waugh 72* (139b 10x4) SR Waugh 11* (33b)

  52.1 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, wide off off - followed it with his
        eyes only
  52.2 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, played square into the point
  52.3 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, played to mid off
  52.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, no run, cut off the thick bottom edge into the
        deck and thence to the gully
  52.5 Cairns to ME Waugh, three runs, into the covers for the 50
        partnership in 60 minutes from 99 balls
  52.6 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 53 (3 runs) Australia 181/3 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 259/54 = 4.80)
CL Cairns 6-1-28-1 (1nb) - River End
ME Waugh 75* (144b 10x4) SR Waugh 11* (34b)

  53.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  53.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  53.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  53.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  53.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  53.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 54 (maiden) Australia 181/3 (RR: 3.35 RRR: 259/53 = 4.89)
DL Vettori 21-5-47-1 (3nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 11* (34b) ME Waugh 75* (150b 10x4)

  54.1 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  54.2 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, defending into the covers
  54.3 Cairns to SR Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps - leaves outside
        off
  54.3 Cairns to SR Waugh, one run, pushed softly into the covers
       3 fielders converge upon it
  54.4 Cairns to ME Waugh, one run
  54.5 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, turned into the leg side
  54.6 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, defends legward

End of over 55 (3 runs) Australia 184/3 (RR: 3.35 RRR: 256/52 = 4.92)
CL Cairns 7-1-31-1 (2nb) - River End
ME Waugh 76* (151b 10x4) SR Waugh 12* (40b)

  55.1 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
       cuts low - missing
  55.2 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run, pads up down the leg side
  55.3 Vettori to ME Waugh, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket
  55.4 Vettori to ME Waugh, SIX, lofted long off lob onto the roof of the
        shadecloth covered area in front of the delapedated Farley stand -
        currently being demolished
  55.5 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run
  55.6 Vettori to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 56 (10 runs) Australia 194/3 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 246/51 = 4.82)
DL Vettori 22-5-57-1 (3nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 12* (40b) ME Waugh 86* (157b 11x4 1x6)

  56.1 McMillan to SR Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  56.2 McMillan to SR Waugh, no run, turned leg side
  56.3 McMillan to SR Waugh, one run, tipped into the off side - easy
        single close in there
  56.4 McMillan to ME Waugh, OUT: backs away playing the cut to the gully
        - missed it and the house is down

       Australia 195/4, Partnership of 65
       ME Waugh  b McMillan  86 (158b 11x4 1x6)
       SR Waugh 13* (43b) CD McMillan 0.4-0-1-1

  56.5 McMillan to Martyn, no run
  56.6 McMillan to Martyn, one run, turned to the leg side

End of over 57 (2 runs) Australia 196/4 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 244/50 = 4.88)
CD McMillan 1-0-2-1 - River End
DR Martyn 1* (2b) SR Waugh 13* (43b)

  57.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  57.2 Vettori to Martyn, two runs, to deep mid wicket
  57.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  57.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  57.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  57.6 Vettori to Martyn, one run, turned to the leg side

End of over 58 (3 runs) Australia 199/4 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 241/49 = 4.92)
DL Vettori 23-5-60-1 (3nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 4* (8b) SR Waugh 13* (43b)

  58.1 McMillan to Martyn, no run, leaves outside off - periscope up over
        head
  58.2 McMillan to Martyn, no run, played into the covers
  58.3 McMillan to Martyn, FOUR, leg glance
       200 in 246 minutes after 58.3
  58.4 McMillan to Martyn, no run
  58.5 McMillan to Martyn, no run
  58.6 McMillan to Martyn, no run

End of over 59 (4 runs) Australia 203/4 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 237/48 = 4.94)
CD McMillan 2-0-6-1 - River End
SR Waugh 13* (43b) DR Martyn 8* (14b 1x4)

  59.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, pads up into the leg side - ball close
        to the bat - caught at silly mid off - confident appeal
  59.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driveing - missing (only just) and the
        kiwi's are livid when the decision is made against them
  59.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven back at the bowler
  59.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps
  59.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
  59.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
  59.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 60 (1 run) Australia 204/4 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 236/47 = 5.02)
DL Vettori 24-5-61-1 (4nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 8* (14b 1x4) SR Waugh 13* (50b)

  60.1 McMillan to Martyn, FOUR, straight driven - well timed stroke
  60.2 McMillan to Martyn, no run, played to the bowler
  60.3 McMillan to Martyn, FOUR, pulled fine with a pirrouette as he plays
        then stands back and admires his handywork
  60.4 McMillan to Martyn, no run, short ineffectual bouncer
  60.5 McMillan to Martyn, one run, turned square into the leg side
  60.6 McMillan to SR Waugh, no run, defends to his feet and thence headed
        for gully but stops close

End of over 61 (9 runs) Australia 213/4 (RR: 3.49 RRR: 227/46 = 4.93)
CD McMillan 3-0-15-1 - River End
DR Martyn 17* (19b 3x4) SR Waugh 13* (51b)

Match State: Drinks

  61.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed into the backward point
  61.2 Vettori to Martyn, one run, into point
  61.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, (noball) no run, plays softly to the silly mid
        off
  61.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, cover driven - pierces the field between
        two players
  61.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, turned to leg- looks for a run then
        scrambles back when Parore chases it down
  61.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, rolled to mid on
  61.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 62 (6 runs) Australia 219/4 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 221/45 = 4.91)
DL Vettori 25-5-67-1 (5nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 18* (21b 3x4) SR Waugh 17* (56b 1x4)

  62.1 Astle to Martyn, no run
  62.2 Astle to Martyn, no run, driven into cover
  62.3 Astle to Martyn, no run, driven to mid off
  62.4 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to mid on
  62.5 Astle to Martyn, no run
  62.6 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to the shortish cover

End of over 63 (maiden) Australia 219/4 (RR: 3.48 RRR: 221/44 = 5.02)
NJ Astle 5-3-5-0 - River End
SR Waugh 17* (56b 1x4) DR Martyn 18* (27b 3x4)

  63.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven back to the bowler rolling to
        his right saving the otherwise certain boundary
  63.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
       Rain
  63.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, (noball) no run, over steps
  63.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  63.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, pushed to over
       its raining but they do not go off - light misting rain
  63.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, driven to mid on where a great save
        is made by the man out there
  63.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run

End of over 64 (2 runs) Australia 221/4 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 219/43 = 5.09)
DL Vettori 26-5-69-1 (6nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 18* (62b 1x4) DR Martyn 18* (28b 3x4)

  64.1 Astle to SR Waugh, one run, turned to the deep backward square leg
  64.2 Astle to Martyn, no run, pushed to the backward point
  64.3 Astle to Martyn, no run
  64.4 Astle to Martyn, no run
  64.5 Astle to Martyn, no run
  64.6 Astle to Martyn, no run

End of over 65 (1 run) Australia 222/4 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 218/42 = 5.19)
NJ Astle 6-3-6-0 - River End
SR Waugh 19* (63b 1x4) DR Martyn 18* (33b 3x4)

  65.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  65.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  65.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  65.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  65.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends to silly mid off
  65.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, drilled into the mid wicket

End of over 66 (maiden) Australia 222/4 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 218/41 = 5.32)
DL Vettori 27-6-69-1 (6nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 18* (33b 3x4) SR Waugh 19* (69b 1x4)

  66.1 Astle to Martyn, no run, defends from an upright stance - elbow
        pointed at the now clearing skies
       rain has stopped
  66.2 Astle to Martyn, no run, rolled along the now wet deck to cover
        point
  66.3 Astle to Martyn, no run, defends middle
  66.4 Astle to Martyn, no run, defends off into the short cover
  66.5 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to point with a cut
  66.6 Astle to Martyn, no run

End of over 67 (maiden) Australia 222/4 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 218/40 = 5.45)
NJ Astle 7-4-6-0 - River End
SR Waugh 19* (69b 1x4) DR Martyn 18* (39b 3x4)

  67.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the leg side
  67.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  67.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side
  67.4 Vettori to Martyn, one run, pushed into the point
  67.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, cut into the point standing deep
  67.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven back to the bowler

End of over 68 (2 runs) Australia 224/4 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 216/39 = 5.54)
DL Vettori 28-6-71-1 (6nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 19* (40b 3x4) SR Waugh 20* (74b 1x4)

  68.1 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to mid on
  68.2 Astle to Martyn, no run, fends into the point
  68.3 Astle to Martyn, no run
  68.4 Astle to Martyn, no run, driven to mid off
  68.5 Astle to Martyn, two runs, turned deep into the mid wicket
  68.6 Astle to Martyn, no run, played to gully

End of over 69 (2 runs) Australia 226/4 (RR: 3.28 RRR: 214/38 = 5.63)
NJ Astle 8-4-8-0 - River End
SR Waugh 20* (74b 1x4) DR Martyn 21* (46b 3x4)

  69.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, driven on the bounce into the deck  up
        into the face of Fleming at silly mid off - he has those expensive
        sun glasses on and is lucky not the have them embeded in part of
        his face - after a few moments of rubbing his jaw they play on ...
  69.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  69.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  69.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  69.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  69.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 70 (maiden) Australia 226/4 (RR: 3.23 RRR: 214/37 = 5.78)
DL Vettori 29-7-71-1 (6nb) - Members End
DR Martyn 21* (46b 3x4) SR Waugh 20* (80b 1x4)

  70.1 Bond to Martyn, no run
  70.2 Bond to Martyn, no run
  70.3 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends
  70.4 Bond to Martyn, FOUR, cover drive - quite square - well timed
  70.5 Bond to Martyn, no run, played into the gully
  70.6 Bond to Martyn, no run

End of over 71 (4 runs) Australia 230/4 (RR: 3.24 RRR: 210/36 = 5.83)
SE Bond 15-1-66-1 (2nb) - River End
SR Waugh 20* (80b 1x4) DR Martyn 25* (52b 4x4)

  71.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, played to the covers
  71.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, rolled along the pitch to the mid on
  71.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, falling over the ball - two minded -
        ball stops short
  71.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  71.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  71.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, rolled into the covers

End of over 72 (1 run) Australia 231/4 (RR: 3.21 RRR: 209/35 = 5.97)
DL Vettori 30-7-72-1 (6nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 21* (86b 1x4) DR Martyn 25* (52b 4x4)

  72.1 Bond to SR Waugh, no run
  72.2 Bond to SR Waugh, no run
  72.3 Bond to SR Waugh, two runs, driven square through the cover
  72.4 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, defends into the off side
  72.5 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
       actually withdrew the bat very late
  72.6 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, edged into the gully

End of over 73 (2 runs) Australia 233/4 (RR: 3.19 RRR: 207/34 = 6.09)
SE Bond 16-1-68-1 (2nb) - River End
DR Martyn 25* (52b 4x4) SR Waugh 23* (92b 1x4)

  73.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pushed into the mid wicket
  73.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, played into backward point with a deft
        little cut
  73.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends to the silly mid off
  73.4 Vettori to Martyn, one run, driven into the point - looked to beat
        the man there Vincent but he does very well to save
  73.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  73.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, turned to leg

End of over 74 (2 runs) Australia 235/4 (RR: 3.18 RRR: 205/33 = 6.21)
DL Vettori 31-7-74-1 (6nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 24* (94b 1x4) DR Martyn 26* (56b 4x4)

  74.1 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, played to mid off
  74.2 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, pushed into the gully one bounce and to
        hand of Fleming
  74.3 Bond to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side
  74.4 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends to mid off
  74.5 Bond to Martyn, no run, defends to the cover
  74.6 Bond to Martyn, one run, to fine leg

End of over 75 (2 runs) Australia 237/4 (RR: 3.16 RRR: 203/32 = 6.34)
SE Bond 17-1-70-1 (2nb) - River End
DR Martyn 27* (59b 4x4) SR Waugh 25* (97b 1x4)

  75.1 Astle to Martyn, no run, rolled back along the wicket
  75.2 Astle to Martyn, no run
  75.3 Astle to Martyn, no run
  75.4 Astle to Martyn, no run, cover driven - cannot beat the field
       Astle has changed ends from before
  75.5 Astle to Martyn, no run
  75.6 Astle to Martyn, no run, defends straight

End of over 76 (maiden) Australia 237/4 (RR: 3.12 RRR: 203/31 = 6.55)
NJ Astle 9-5-8-0 - Members End
SR Waugh 25* (97b 1x4) DR Martyn 27* (65b 4x4)

  76.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the off side
       Vettori to Waugh: slip, gully, silly mid off, backward point,
        cover, mid on, mid wicket and deep backward square
       Vettori to Waugh: slip, gully, silly mid off, backward point,
        cover, mid on, mid wicket and deep backward square
  76.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run
  76.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run
  76.4 Vettori to Martyn, three runs
  76.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  76.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 77 (4 runs) Australia 241/4 (RR: 3.13 RRR: 199/30 = 6.63)
DL Vettori 32-7-78-1 (6nb) - River End
DR Martyn 30* (67b 4x4) SR Waugh 26* (101b 1x4)

  77.1 Astle to Martyn, legbye: one run
  77.2 Astle to SR Waugh, no run
  77.3 Astle to SR Waugh, two runs
  77.4 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, pushed into the mid wicket
       gosh he gets through them quickly does Astle
  77.5 Astle to SR Waugh, no run
  77.6 Astle to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 78 (3 runs) Australia 244/4 (RR: 3.13 RRR: 196/29 = 6.76)
NJ Astle 10-5-10-0 - Members End
DR Martyn 30* (68b 4x4) SR Waugh 28* (106b 1x4)

  78.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defends
  78.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, swept - top edge - into the short square
        leg - Parore roars after it
  78.3 Vettori to Martyn, OUT: the yorker - put the toe of the bat on it -
        and it darts onto the leg stump and the bails are on the ground

       Australia 244/5, Partnership of 49
       DR Martyn  b Vettori  30 (71b 4x4 0x6)
       SR Waugh 28* (106b 1x4) DL Vettori 32.3-7-78-2 (6nb)

Match State: Tea - Day 5

       Thats tea on Day 5 with a draw looking the most likely outcome -
        however New Zealand are still in for the win.
       A brief spell of misting rain had the spectators scurrying for
        shelter - but the cricketters stayed out - preferring to tough out
        the conditions.
       The press here are split over some dubious decisions and some are
        openly questioning the competance of the umpiring - especially
        when considering that future series may have both standing umpires
        from neutral cricket countries
       Your comment and suggestions are welcomed - direct them to
        comms@cricinfo.com
  78.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, played back to the bowler
  78.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends into the leg siode
  78.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run

End of over 79 (maiden) Australia 244/5 (RR: 3.09 RRR: 196/28 = 7.00)
DL Vettori 33-8-78-2 (6nb) - River End
SR Waugh 28* (106b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 0* (3b)

  79.1 Astle to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side
  79.2 Astle to Gilchrist, no run, defends
  79.3 Astle to Gilchrist, no run, defends
  79.4 Astle to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
  79.5 Astle to Gilchrist, one run, paddled round the corner into the fine
        leg
  79.6 Astle to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 80 (2 runs) Australia 246/5 (RR: 3.08 RRR: 194/27 = 7.19)
NJ Astle 11-5-12-0 - Members End
AC Gilchrist 1* (7b) SR Waugh 29* (108b 1x4)

       new ball due now - not taken
  80.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  80.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  80.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  80.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, pushed to Fleming in the floppy hat
        at silly mid off
  80.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends solidly
  80.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run

End of over 81 (maiden) Australia 246/5 (RR: 3.04 RRR: 194/26 = 7.46)
DL Vettori 34-9-78-2 (6nb) - River End
SR Waugh 29* (108b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 1* (13b)

  81.1 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  81.2 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, leaves for the keeper
  81.3 Astle to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the off side
  81.4 Astle to SR Waugh, two runs, turned deep into the square leg
  81.5 Astle to SR Waugh, FOUR, cover driven - Vettori makes the harbour
        bridge - 250 in 324 minutes after 81.5
  81.6 Astle to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 82 (6 runs) Australia 252/5 (RR: 3.07 RRR: 188/25 = 7.52)
NJ Astle 12-5-18-0 - Members End
AC Gilchrist 1* (13b) SR Waugh 35* (114b 2x4)

  82.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends from the crease
  82.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  82.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
  82.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
  82.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off again
  82.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, well wide of off - with drift from
        the south westerly breeze

End of over 83 (maiden) Australia 252/5 (RR: 3.04 RRR: 188/24 = 7.83)
DL Vettori 35-10-78-2 (6nb) - River End
SR Waugh 35* (114b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 1* (19b)

       new ball taken now
  83.1 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  83.2 Martin to SR Waugh, FOUR, clipped up over the gully into the third
        man - 2 bounces and over it goes
  83.3 Martin to SR Waugh, one run, digs out a full one - into the mid on
  83.4 Martin to Gilchrist, no run, played into the mid off
  83.5 Martin to Gilchrist, no run, played into the mid off
  83.6 Martin to Gilchrist, no run, defends

End of over 84 (5 runs) Australia 257/5 (RR: 3.06 RRR: 183/23 = 7.96)
CS Martin 10-0-42-0 (2w 2nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 40* (117b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 1* (22b)

  84.1 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, defends the line of off stump - hopping
        backward as he plays - elbow high
  84.2 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, turned to leg
  84.3 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, short over his back as he leans forward
        to evade it
  84.4 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, hit on the pad outside off - well forward
        - appeal for LBW denied
  84.5 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, leaves outside off
  84.6 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, glancing down the leg side - missed it

End of over 85 (maiden) Australia 257/5 (RR: 3.02 RRR: 183/22 = 8.32)
SE Bond 18-2-70-1 (2nb) - River End
AC Gilchrist 1* (22b) SR Waugh 40* (123b 3x4)

  85.1 Martin to Gilchrist, no run, drops the wrists on a short ball
  85.2 Martin to Gilchrist, FOUR, pulled from outside off - into the
        backward square leg fence
  85.3 Martin to Gilchrist, no run
  85.4 Martin to Gilchrist, three runs, pulled into the mid wicket almost
        there - not quite - the ball is not sweetly times and Vettori is
        quickly to it from mid wicket
  85.5 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  85.6 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 86 (7 runs) Australia 264/5 (RR: 3.07 RRR: 176/21 = 8.38)
CS Martin 11-0-49-0 (2w 2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 8* (26b 1x4) SR Waugh 40* (125b 3x4)

  86.1 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, defends
  86.2 Bond to Gilchrist, no run
  86.3 Bond to Gilchrist, two runs
  86.4 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, played back at the bowler - into his
        feet and away into the on side
  86.5 Bond to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven straight - shot !
  86.6 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off

End of over 87 (6 runs) Australia 270/5 (RR: 3.10 RRR: 170/20 = 8.50)
SE Bond 19-2-76-1 (2nb) - River End
SR Waugh 40* (125b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 14* (32b 2x4)

  87.1 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends
  87.2 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, punched into the mid off
  87.3 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, leaves down the leg side
       there was an appeal then - for a catch behind - off the glove
        perhaps
  87.4 Martin to SR Waugh, two runs, pushed into the mid on
  87.5 Martin to SR Waugh, no run
  87.6 Martin to SR Waugh, no run, defends to the leg side

End of over 88 (2 runs) Australia 272/5 (RR: 3.09 RRR: 168/19 = 8.84)
CS Martin 12-0-51-0 (2w 2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 14* (32b 2x4) SR Waugh 42* (131b 3x4)

  88.1 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
       Lots of emails saying they would rather see Australia go down
        swinging than take a tame draw - send your comments to
        comms@cricinfo.com
  88.2 Bond to Gilchrist, no run
  88.3 Bond to Gilchrist, no run
  88.4 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, cut into the gully - saved there by
        Vincent
  88.5 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
  88.6 Bond to Gilchrist, no run, defends

End of over 89 (maiden) Australia 272/5 (RR: 3.06 RRR: 168/18 = 9.33)
SE Bond 20-3-76-1 (2nb) - River End
SR Waugh 42* (131b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 14* (38b 2x4)

       Last roll of the dice ?  Vettori on from the Members end - previous
        spell from the River end
  89.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, driven square into the point
  89.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, to point
       changes to over the wicket to Gilchrist who is a left hander
  89.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, turned into the fine leg
       back around the wicket to Waugh
  89.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  89.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  89.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, (noball) one run, pushed into the covers
  89.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends

End of over 90 (8 runs) Australia 280/5 (RR: 3.11 RRR: 160/17 = 9.41)
DL Vettori 36-10-86-2 (7nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 48* (136b 4x4) AC Gilchrist 15* (40b 2x4)

  90.1 Bond to SR Waugh, no run
  90.2 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, turned into the leg side
  90.3 Bond to SR Waugh, no run, turned into the leg side - ALMOST -
        bounces a foot or two in front of Sinclair at backward square
  90.4 Bond to SR Waugh, three runs, driven straight - SR Waughs 50 in 198
        minutes from 140 with 4 fours
  90.5 Bond to Gilchrist, no run
  90.6 Bond to Gilchrist, one run

End of over 91 (4 runs) Australia 284/5 (RR: 3.12 RRR: 156/16 = 9.75)
SE Bond 21-3-80-1 (2nb) - River End
AC Gilchrist 16* (42b 2x4) SR Waugh 51* (140b 4x4)

  91.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
  91.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run
  91.3 Cairns to SR Waugh, FOUR, driven to long on
       nice shot economical
  91.4 Cairns to SR Waugh, one run, turned into the leg side
  91.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
  91.6 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run

End of over 92 (6 runs) Australia 290/5 (RR: 3.15 RRR: 150/15 = 10.00)
CL Cairns 8-1-37-1 (2nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 56* (142b 5x4) AC Gilchrist 17* (46b 2x4)

  92.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, cut down into the cover
  92.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, pads up outside off
  92.3 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, pushed into the gully
  92.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  92.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  92.6 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run, defends

End of over 93 (4 runs) Australia 294/5 (RR: 3.16 RRR: 146/14 = 10.43)
DL Vettori 37-10-90-2 (7nb) - River End
AC Gilchrist 17* (46b 2x4) SR Waugh 60* (148b 6x4)

  93.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, two runs, glanced into fine leg
  93.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, pushed into the mid off
  93.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, two runs, driving - off the shoulder of the
        bat - balloons over the slips and gully into the third man
  93.4 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, kills it dead on the pitch
  93.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, driven off the inside edge into the
        fine leg - a french cut to most of us - a chinese cut to others
  93.6 Cairns to SR Waugh, no run, defends into the covers

End of over 94 (5 runs) Australia 299/5 (RR: 3.18 RRR: 141/13 = 10.85)
CL Cairns 9-1-42-1 (2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 22* (51b 2x4) SR Waugh 60* (149b 6x4)

  94.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends
        in the shadows of the last hour and final drinks
  94.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, SIX, lofted down the ground to long off
  94.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, scooped up into long on
  94.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, lofted drive to long on again
  94.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, lofted drive into the long off
       Fleming has a word with his bowler
  94.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, circumspect defense into the lef side

End of over 95 (18 runs) Australia 317/5 (RR: 3.34 RRR: 123/12 = 10.25)
DL Vettori 38-10-108-2 (7nb) - River End
SR Waugh 60* (149b 6x4) AC Gilchrist 40* (57b 5x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  95.1 Cairns to SR Waugh, one run
  95.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, defends to his feet and there it stops
        still - unmoving
  95.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, FOUR, cut through the covers
  95.4 Cairns to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven into the deck and away into the
        extra cover
  95.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, pulling - onto the deck - and there it
        stops - motionless - for the bowler to retrieve
  95.6 Cairns to Gilchrist, SIX, lofted down the ground

End of over 96 (15 runs) Australia 332/5 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 108/11 = 9.82)
CL Cairns 10-1-57-1 (2nb) - Members End
SR Waugh 61* (150b 6x4) AC Gilchrist 54* (62b 7x4 2x6)

       thats Gilchrist's 50 in 68 minutes from 62 balls with 7 fours and 2
        sixes
  96.1 Vettori to SR Waugh, no run
  96.2 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, turned to the leg side
       the field spreads
       the crowd is hushed
       vettori ambles forward
  96.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, pushed into the mid on
  96.4 Vettori to SR Waugh, FOUR, pulled into the mid wicket - down on one
        knee
  96.5 Vettori to SR Waugh, one run, dobs it into the off side square
  96.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, OUT: pulling at it - goes straight
        and Waugh who is backing up a way - is horrified to find that the
        ball has deflected off the hand of Vettori onto the non strikers
        stumps

End of over 97 (7 runs) Australia 339/5 (RR: 3.49 RRR: 101/10 = 10.10)
DL Vettori 39-10-115-2 (7nb) - River End
SR Waugh 67* (154b 7x4) AC Gilchrist 55* (64b 7x4 2x6)

       Australia 339/6, Partnership of 95
       SR Waugh  run out (Vettori)  67 (154b 7x4 0x6)

       misting rain
  97.1 Cairns to Warne, one run
  97.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run
  97.3 Cairns to Warne, no run
       its insane in the press box as the facts and figures fly -
        permutations of outcomes being decyphered - it's insane
  97.4 Cairns to Warne, FOUR, through backward point
  97.5 Cairns to Warne, no run, pushed into the off side
       Warne holds Cairns up while he examines the field
       Rain has stopped for now - but can be seen either side of the
        ground
  97.6 Cairns to Warne, one run

End of over 98 (7 runs) Australia 346/6 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 94/9 = 10.44)
CL Cairns 11-1-64-1 (2nb) - Members End
SK Warne 6* (5b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 56* (65b 7x4 2x6)

  98.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward trying to glide into the leg side
        - missed and was taken on the pad - appeals for LBW denied
  98.2 Vettori to Warne, (noball) two runs, into the cover
  98.2 Vettori to Warne, one run, driven to mid off
  98.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs, turned to the leg side - The
        Aussies are going for it -
       they need 10.35 per over though they have 4 wickets in hand
  98.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, pulled into the leg side
  98.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, defends
       correction to the required rate
  98.6 Vettori to Warne, (noball) no run
  98.6 Vettori to Warne, one run

End of over 99 (9 runs) Australia 355/6 (RR: 3.59 RRR: 85/11 = 7.73)
DL Vettori 40-10-124-2 (9nb) - River End
SK Warne 10* (11b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 59* (67b 7x4 2x6)

  99.1 Cairns to Warne, no run, OUT: into the deck bouncing hih and going
        straight - Sinclair makes excellent grounf to his right and
        catches the ball then deftly removes the non strikers bails within
        the same stride. Warne is judged short of his ground by the 3rd
        umpire

       Australia 355/7, Partnership of 16
       SK Warne  run out (Sinclair)  10 (12b 1x4 0x6)

  99.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
  99.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
  99.4 Cairns to Gilchrist, FOUR
  99.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
  99.6 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run

End of over 100 (5 runs) Australia 360/7 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 80/10 = 8.00)
CL Cairns 12-1-69-1 (2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 64* (72b 8x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 0* (0b)

 100.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 100.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 100.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 100.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run
 100.5 Vettori to Gillespie, no run
 100.6 Vettori to Gillespie, no run

End of over 101 (1 run) Australia 361/7 (RR: 3.57 RRR: 79/9 = 8.78)
DL Vettori 41-10-125-2 (9nb) - River End
AC Gilchrist 65* (76b 8x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 0* (2b)

Match State: Delay - Day 5 - streaker

 101.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
 101.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run
 101.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
 101.4 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
 101.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, turned ot the lg side
 101.6 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, defends to the covers

End of over 102 (1 run) Australia 362/7 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 78/8 = 9.75)
CL Cairns 13-1-70-1 (2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 66* (81b 8x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 0* (3b)

 102.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
       misting rain
 102.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, pushed bouncily into the point
       bat crowded
       men coming in
 102.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends to mid off
 102.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, turned to leg - into the man at short
        leg
 102.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends to mid off
 102.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, driven down the ground to the long on
        fence

End of over 103 (4 runs) Australia 366/7 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 74/7 = 10.57)
DL Vettori 42-10-129-2 (9nb) - River End
JN Gillespie 0* (3b) AC Gilchrist 70* (87b 9x4 2x6)

 103.1 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, confident appeal for a leg side catch
        - Gillespie turned with it and should have connected
 103.2 Cairns to Gillespie, one run
 103.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, driven into the covers
 103.4 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, short ball - not tempting enough
 103.5 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, played into the covers
 103.6 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, defends

End of over 104 (2 runs) Australia 368/7 (RR: 3.54 RRR: 72/6 = 12.00)
CL Cairns 14-1-72-1 (2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 71* (90b 9x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 1* (6b)

 104.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outside off
 104.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 104.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defending
 104.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, almost plays on with the spin
 104.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends back to the bowler
       bit of bite that time
 104.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends to leg

End of over 105 (maiden) Australia 368/7 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 72/5 = 14.40)
DL Vettori 43-11-129-2 (9nb) - River End
JN Gillespie 1* (6b) AC Gilchrist 71* (96b 9x4 2x6)

 105.1 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, pushed into the short leg
 105.2 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, defends forward
 105.3 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, defends to the gully
 105.4 Cairns to Gillespie, no run
 105.5 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, played into the backward point
       This signals the intention not to go for the win outright
 105.6 Cairns to Gillespie, no run, keeps the short ball down and into the
        point

End of over 106 (maiden) Australia 368/7 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 72/4 = 18.00)
CL Cairns 15-2-72-1 (2nb) - Members End
AC Gilchrist 71* (96b 9x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 1* (12b)

 106.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 106.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 106.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, played into the off
 106.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 106.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, cover driven - a late rally >?
 106.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, plays at it but it comes off the pad
        or something and into the slip - but is adjudged not out

End of over 107 (4 runs) Australia 372/7 (RR: 3.48 RRR: 68/3 = 22.67)
DL Vettori 44-11-133-2 (9nb) - River End
JN Gillespie 1* (12b) AC Gilchrist 75* (102b 10x4 2x6)

       big appeal
       three slips 2 gullies point silly mid off short leg leg gully
 107.1 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, leaves
 107.2 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, leaves a short ball outsoide off
 107.3 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, leaves again
 107.4 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, backs back a little then defends
        forward from the crease - solid looking
 107.5 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, looks nervous as he is playing into
        the leg side
 107.6 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, defends again and is greeted by
        applause

End of over 108 (maiden) Australia 372/7 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 68/2 = 34.00)
CD McMillan 4-1-15-1 - Members End
AC Gilchrist 75* (102b 10x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 1* (18b)

 108.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, turned into the leg side and though
        they could have run they do not
 108.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends forward
 108.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, pulled into the leg side - mid wicket -
        scares the heavens out of Astle under the helmet at short leg
 108.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, (noball) no run
 108.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, repeats the shot of earlier - the ball
        sits up saying hit me and he obliges
 108.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, leaves outsode off - the ball is
        definately turning into him
 108.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, defends

End of over 109 (9 runs) Australia 381/7 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 59/1 = 59.00)
DL Vettori 45-11-142-2 (10nb) - River End
JN Gillespie 1* (18b) AC Gilchrist 83* (109b 12x4 2x6)

       last over
 109.1 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, leaves outside off
 109.2 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, defends back to the bowler
 109.3 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, played down to the leg side in front
        of the man at short leg
 109.4 McMillan to Gillespie, no run
 109.5 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, does the Gillespie-like bird
        immitation - flapping his wings as he approaches
 109.6 McMillan to Gillespie, no run, defends - and thats it game over -

End of over 110 (maiden) Australia 381/7 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 59/0 = 0.00)
CD McMillan 5-2-15-1 - Members End
AC Gilchrist 83* (109b 12x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 1* (24b)

       Thats the end of a drawn series between New Zealand and Australia.
       They got all 5 days in and despite light rain there were not
        stoppages.
       Man of the match is Daniel Vettori
       Man of the series is Justin Langer
       The Australians were swinging - having a dip until the 7th wicket
        fell
       The New Zealanders too - never once gave up until the bitter end
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