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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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
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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.
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
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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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