1st ODI: Pakistan v New Zealand at Karachi, 21 Apr 2002

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 15.30 local time (9.30 GMT/21.30 NZT)

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       This time its from National Stadium, Karachi in Pakistan
       This is the 1st One-Day International between Pakistan and New
        Zealand
       Waqar Younis has won the toss and has decided to bat first
       Pakistan are playing the same team that played the Final in Sharjah
       For NZ, Fleming is not playing and so McMillan will be leading the
        side
       The umpires are now in the centre
       Afridi and Nazitr out now to take strike
       Tuffey will start proceedings and Imran Nazir will take first
        strike
   0.1 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, no run, the ball nips back in, Nazir stays
        back and defends down to the off side
   0.2 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, no run, short of length ball, goes back nad
        tries to pull, gets an inside edge on to his pads
   0.3 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, FOUR, gentle outswinger, outside the off
        stump, Nazir leans forward and caresses it through cover and the
        ball just keeps running away from the inner ring of fielders to
        the fence
   0.4 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, two runs, on his pads, flicks it through the
        vacant mid wicket region and gets a comfortable couple of runs
   0.5 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, (noball) no run, Tuffey oversteps, short of
        length ball, Nazir tries to work it to the on side and misses it
   0.5 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, wide: no run, wayward outside the off stump,
        swings away wildly, Nazir tries the extravagant shot and fails to
        make contact
   0.5 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, legbye: one run, tries to work it to the on
        side and gets it on his pads and scamper a leg bye as the ball
        rolls to the off side
   0.6 Tuffey to Shahid Afridi, legbye: FOUR, straying on Afridi's pads,
        tries the fine tickle and gets only his pads as the ball beats the
        keeper and runs fine to the ropes

End of over 1 (13 runs) Pakistan 13/0 (RR: 13.00)
DR Tuffey 1-0-8-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Imran Nazir 6* (6b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 0* (1b)

       Adams will share the new ball with Tuffey
   1.1 Adams to Imran Nazir, no run, starts outside the off stump, flashes
        his bat at it and misses
   1.2 Adams to Imran Nazir, one run, outside off stump, guides it down to
        third man for the single
   1.3 Adams to Shahid Afridi, no run, on target, Afridi goes back and
        defends down with a straioght bat
   1.4 Adams to Shahid Afridi, no run, fuller length ball, swings away,
        Afridi goes for the huge hit and fails to make contact
   1.5 Adams to Shahid Afridi, no run, just outside the off stump, comes
        forward and defends it to cover
   1.6 Adams to Shahid Afridi, one run, good length ball, punches it to
        Vincent at cover and takes a very quick single

End of over 2 (2 runs) Pakistan 15/0 (RR: 7.50)
AR Adams 1-0-2-0 - University End
Shahid Afridi 1* (5b) Imran Nazir 7* (8b 1x4)

   2.1 Tuffey to Shahid Afridi, no run
   2.2 Tuffey to Shahid Afridi, no run, on off stump, Afridi carefully
        gets back and defends with a straight bat
   2.3 Tuffey to Shahid Afridi, OUT: gets his front foot forward and goes
        for the huge hit over mid off, but plays it a bit too early and
        doesnt get the distance right as the ball gets high over McMillan
        at mid off and Afridi departs early!

       Pakistan 15/1, Partnership of 15
       Shahid Afridi  c McMillan b Tuffey  1 (8b 0x4 0x6)
       Imran Nazir 7* (8b 1x4) DR Tuffey 1.3-0-8-1 (1w 1nb)

   2.4 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, no run, on off stump, gets forward and
        across and defends down cautiously
   2.5 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, no run, just outside off stump, goes for
        theharsh shot with flair, but, checks it at the last moment and
        defends it down
   2.6 Tuffey to Imran Nazir, OUT: digs it in short, Nazir could not
        resisit and plays the hook behind square leg, unfortunately for
        him, the ball goes straight to the Butler and the second wicket in
        this over

       Pakistan 15/2, Partnership of 0
       Imran Nazir  c Butler b Tuffey  7 (11b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 3 (maiden) Pakistan 15/2 (RR: 5.00)
DR Tuffey 2-1-8-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 0* (0b) 

   3.1 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
   3.2 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run
   3.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run
   3.4 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, just outside off stump, gets
        forward and defends it towards point
   3.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, nippy ball, just outside off
        stump, Youhana goes to it and gets beaten as the ball ounced well
        suddenly
   3.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off stump, Youhana moves
        across and shoulders arms

End of over 4 (maiden) Pakistan 15/2 (RR: 3.75)
AR Adams 2-1-2-0 - University End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (0b) Yousuf Youhana 0* (6b)

   4.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, three runs, on his pads, flicks it fine
        and gets a comfortable 3 , as Butler dives and stops welll just
        infront of the ropes
   4.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defends it t the off side
   4.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, gets forward and
        defends it to wards cover
   4.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, slower ball, Youhana leans
        forward and looks to push it to cover, gets a thick inner edge and
        the ball rolls to the on side
   4.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run, on target , but
        oversteps, Inzamam, defends with a very straight bat
   4.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pitches it well up, punches it to
        cover
   4.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defends it towards cover

End of over 5 (5 runs) Pakistan 20/2 (RR: 4.00)
DR Tuffey 3-1-13-2 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 1* (9b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (4b)

   5.1 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, short of length and
        bounces quite well, Youhana goes back and defends towards cover
        point
   5.2 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller length ball, outside off
        stump, left alone
   5.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pitched up on his pads, pushes it
        to mid on
   5.4 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, outside off stump, deliberately
        guides it towards third man, Youhana wanted the easy second run,
        but his partner refuses and puts him a bit of trouble
   5.5 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, outside offf stump, left alone
   5.6 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 6 (1 run) Pakistan 21/2 (RR: 3.50)
AR Adams 3-1-3-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 2* (13b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (6b)

   6.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run
   6.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, width offered, cracks it to over,
        could not get it past the man there
   6.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
        defends down very carefully
   6.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, slower ball, Youhana watsches it
        carefully and nudges it down to third man for th easy jogged
        single
   6.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, gets his front foot forward and
        defends down well with bat and pad together
   6.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, just outside off stump, leans
        back and slides it behind point and gets a couple efore the man
        from third man runs around and fields

End of over 7 (3 runs) Pakistan 24/2 (RR: 3.43)
DR Tuffey 4-1-16-2 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 3* (17b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 5* (8b)

   7.1 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, outside off stump, extra
        nippy bounce there as Youhna lets it alone to the keeper
   7.1 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, on target, extra bounce, guides
        it down to thoird man
   7.2 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punches it to cover off the back
        foot
   7.3 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pitched up on the pads, played
        just wide of the bowler
   7.4 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, wide delivery on the off, lucky
        not not have been called
   7.5 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pitched up just wide of the off
        stup, Inzamam moves across, gets to the pitch and plays it to the
        covers
   7.6 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short delivery on the off, turned
        away to the on side

End of over 8 (2 runs) Pakistan 26/2 (RR: 3.25)
AR Adams 4-1-5-0 (1nb) - University End
Yousuf Youhana 4* (19b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 5* (13b)

       Butler replaces Tuffey from the University Road End
   8.1 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, one run, on off stump, taps it down
        towards 3rd man and gets the easy run
   8.2 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short ball, straying down the leg
        side, Inzamam pulls it behind over short fine leg ruthlessly and
        the ball bounces once or twice and hits the fence
   8.3 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run, oversteps, Inzamam leans
        forward and defends it to cover
   8.3 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
        mid on cautiously
   8.4 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, on his pads again, easily taps
        it towards long leg and gets the single
   8.5 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slowish ball, on off stump,
        Youhana leans forward and defends down very cautiously
   8.6 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off, leans well forward
        and drives it to cover point

End of over 9 (7 runs) Pakistan 33/2 (RR: 3.67)
IG Butler 1-0-7-0 (1nb) - University End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 10* (17b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 5* (22b)

   9.1 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, fuller ball, on his pads, that was a
        bad line to bowl to Inzamam, flicks it with ease and the ball just
        races t the long leg ropes again
   9.2 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, same bad line, but short ball
        this time, pulls it to deep backward square leg and gets just the
        single
   9.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, kicks up well, stays back and
        guides it towards third man
   9.4 Adams to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, on his pads, flicks it to long
        leg with ease for another single
   9.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, stays as he is and
        defends it down towards short cover
   9.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off stump, quicker ball,
        Youhana goes to crack off the back foot and fails contact as the
        ball sails swiftly to Hart

End of over 10 (7 runs) Pakistan 40/2 (RR: 4.00)
AR Adams 5-1-12-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (20b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 6* (25b)

  10.1 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short ball again, Inzaman leans
        back and pulls it in front of square and a good work there near
        the ropes restricts the scoring to just one
  10.2 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, on off stump, bounces a
        bit more, Youhana gets back and defends well with his body well
        behind
  10.2 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, just outside off stump, a bit of
        room, Youhana places it in front of point with sheer elegance and
        the ball pierces the infield very well, supreme shot!
  10.3 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, cautiously defends it
        to the on side
  10.4 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  10.5 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, works it off his pads towards
        short mid wicket
  10.6 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward and pushes it
        to mid on

End of over 11 (6 runs) Pakistan 46/2 (RR: 4.18)
IG Butler 2-0-13-0 (2nb) - University End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (21b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 10* (31b 1x4)

       Bowling Change from the Pavilion End
       Adams gives way to Oram
  11.1 Oram to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, gentle medium pace, on off stump,
        Inzaman forced to the back foot as he defends it towards point
  11.2 Oram to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, slightly short, pulls it to deep
        backward square leg
  11.3 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, one run, on off stump, guides it down to
        third man
  11.4 Oram to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, on off stump, gets his body well
        behind and defends with a straight bat
  11.5 Oram to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, on leg stump, leans forward and
        pushes it to square leg
  11.6 Oram to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stays back and defends it towards
        point

End of over 12 (2 runs) Pakistan 48/2 (RR: 4.00)
JDP Oram 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 11* (32b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (26b 2x4)

  12.1 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, one run, on leg stump again, Butler not
        getting his line right, Youhana whips it and sends the ball to the
        fielder at long leg for the single
  12.2 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, on off stump, Inzamam gets back
        and across and pushes it defensively towards cover
  12.3 Butler to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: short of length ball, bounces more
        than expected, Inzamam goes to pull it behind square leg, the ball
        gets height and not the distance he wanted and lands straight in
        the palm of the fielder stationed for this shot - Inzamam
        disappoints!

       Pakistan 49/3, Partnership of 34
       Inzamam-ul-Haq  c sub (JEC Franklin) b Butler  18 (28b 2x4 0x6)
       Yousuf Youhana 12* (33b 1x4) IG Butler 2.3-0-14-1 (2nb)

       Younis Khan comes in to bat
  12.4 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, quicker ball, well on target, Younis
        Khan goes back quickly and defends it down cautiously
  12.5 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, fuller length ball, Younis gets
        forward and across and holds the bat high and lets the ball sail
        to the wicket keeper
  12.6 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, outside off stump, stays as he is
        and pushes it to cover

End of over 13 (1 run) Pakistan 49/3 (RR: 3.77)
IG Butler 3-0-14-1 (2nb) - University End
Yousuf Youhana 12* (33b 1x4) Younis Khan 0* (3b)

  13.1 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off stump, Youhana gets
        forward and across and defends it to Astle at gully
  13.2 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short of length ball, kicks up
        well, outside off stump, left alone to the keper
  13.3 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, Youhana comes forward
        and defends it to the off side
  13.4 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, cautious front foot
        defence from Youhana and the ball rolls down to short cover
  13.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off stump, Youhana moves
        across and reaches it and cracks it to cover point
  13.6 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, leans well forward
        and pushes it to mid off, Oram finishes a maiden over!

End of over 14 (maiden) Pakistan 49/3 (RR: 3.50)
JDP Oram 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 0* (3b) Yousuf Youhana 12* (39b 1x4)

  14.1 Butler to Younis Khan, FOUR, just short of length, Younis goes back
        and punches it perfectly in the gap and the ball has enough in it
        to reach the ropes and Pakistan reach 50
  14.2 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, just outside off stump, Younis gets
        back with his body well behind and defends with a straight bat
  14.3 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, fuller length ball, on target,
        Younis gets a bit forward and pushes it back to the bowler
  14.4 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, fuller length ball again, on off
        stump, cautiouslyt defended away to the off side
  14.5 Butler to Younis Khan, one run, on target, moves back and across
        and flicks it to backward square leg
  14.6 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, overstepping as he fires
        it right on target. Youhana defends it back to the bowler
  14.6 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, marvellous shot, pitches it up,
        gets to it and drives it perfectly all along the ground to the
        long on fence, the crowd cheers loudly

End of over 15 (10 runs) Pakistan 59/3 (RR: 3.93)
IG Butler 4-0-24-1 (3nb) - University End
Younis Khan 5* (8b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 16* (41b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  15.1 Oram to Younis Khan, two runs, fullish slow ball, on off stump,
        nudges it towards mid wicket and run very well to get a couple
        more
  15.2 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball, on off stump, leand
        forward and defends it down carefully
  15.3 Oram to Younis Khan, no run
  15.4 Oram to Younis Khan, one run, gets his front foot forward and goes
        for the cover drive, gets a thick edge and the ball rolls to third
        man
  15.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, pitched up, leans to it and drives it
        hard over cover and gets his 3rd boundary
  15.6 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 16 (7 runs) Pakistan 66/3 (RR: 4.12)
JDP Oram 3-1-9-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 8* (12b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 20* (43b 3x4)

       Leg spin being introduced - Walker to do it!
  16.1 Walker to Younis Khan, one run, short ball, on his pads, pushes it
        to deep mid wicket for the single
  16.2 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run, goes back and places it to the
        sweeper on the off side for the easy jogged single
  16.3 Walker to Younis Khan, no run, turns well, stretches well forward
        and defends down towards point
  16.4 Walker to Younis Khan, no run, quicker ball, fullish in length,
        pushes it towards cover
  16.5 Walker to Younis Khan, one run, flighted ball, on his pads, moves a
        bit and drives it down along the ground to long off
  16.6 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, gets well forward and sweeps it
        fine and gets a good couple of runs to finish the over

End of over 17 (5 runs) Pakistan 71/3 (RR: 4.18)
BGK Walker 1-0-5-0 - University End
Younis Khan 10* (16b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 23* (45b 3x4)

  17.1 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, on target, gets well back and defends
        it back to the bowler
  17.2 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, on off stump, defends it towards the
        on side and looks for the run, Youhana refuses rightly
  17.3 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, outside off stump, gets his front foot
        forward and defends it towards point
  17.4 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, outside off stump, defends it towards
        cover point
  17.5 Oram to Younis Khan, no run
  17.6 Oram to Younis Khan, no run, pushes back towards the bowler

End of over 18 (maiden) Pakistan 71/3 (RR: 3.94)
JDP Oram 4-2-9-0 - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 23* (45b 3x4) Younis Khan 10* (22b 1x4)

  18.1 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, sweeps it fine and gets another
        couple of runs
  18.2 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, stretches forward and
        defends down
  18.3 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward and gets
        rapped on the pads as he tries to defend, huge shout in vain
  18.4 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, just outside off stump, leans
        forward and defends it to the off side
  18.5 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run, on his pads, goes back and taps
        it towards long leg
  18.6 Walker to Younis Khan, no run, steps out and takes it on the full
        and hits it hard towards mid on

End of over 19 (3 runs) Pakistan 74/3 (RR: 3.89)
BGK Walker 2-0-8-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 26* (50b 3x4) Younis Khan 10* (23b 1x4)

  19.1 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, one run, just outside off stump, walks
        across and deliberately guides it down to third man
  19.2 Oram to Younis Khan, one run, opens the face of the bat and sends
        the bal to the third man fielder for another single
  19.3 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside off stump, slowish ball,
        Youhana tries to reach to it and guide it delicately and misses it
  19.4 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, leans forward and
        defends it towards point
  19.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball, on off stump, slowish
        thru the air, waits for it and defends it back to the bowler
  19.6 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, one run, moves back and across and guides
        it down to third man for the easy single

End of over 20 (3 runs) Pakistan 77/3 (RR: 3.85)
JDP Oram 5-2-12-0 - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 28* (55b 3x4) Younis Khan 11* (24b 1x4)

  20.1 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, well flighted , pitched well up.
        leans forward and defends it to short 3rd man
  20.2 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flights it again, pushes it to
        mid wicket off the front foot
  20.3 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, guides it past the short third
        man
  20.4 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, flighted ball, gets his front
        foot forward and lofts it over cover, good diving stop near the
        ropes by Tuffey
  20.5 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward and
        defends down cautiously
  20.6 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted ball, on his pads, gets
        a bit back and pushes it towards deep mid wicket

End of over 21 (5 runs) Pakistan 82/3 (RR: 3.90)
BGK Walker 3-0-13-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 33* (61b 3x4) Younis Khan 11* (24b 1x4)

  21.1 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, tight line and length,
        comes a bit forward and defends it down towards the bowler
  21.2 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slower ball, well outside the off
        stump, Youhana leans to it and tries to play it delicately and
        misses it
  21.3 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, stays as he is and
        defends it down towards point
  21.4 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, pitched up, pushes it
        back towards the bowler
  21.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on of stump, comes forward and
        defends it back to Oram with a very straight bat
  21.6 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes it to mid wicket as Oram
        finishes his third maiden over

End of over 22 (maiden) Pakistan 82/3 (RR: 3.73)
JDP Oram 6-3-12-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 11* (24b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 33* (67b 3x4)

  22.1 Walker to Younis Khan, one run, sweeps it from off stump and
        manages just the single
  22.2 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, paddles it vry fine and gets a
        couple easily
  22.3 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes it back to the bowler
  22.4 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  22.5 Walker to Younis Khan, one run, short and wide, rocks back and
        cracks it to the sweeper cover fielder
  22.6 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run, goes back and pushes it down to
        long off

End of over 23 (6 runs) Pakistan 88/3 (RR: 3.83)
BGK Walker 4-0-19-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 37* (71b 3x4) Younis Khan 13* (26b 1x4)

       Change of bowling - another dibbly dobbly bowler comes in  -
        Harris!
  23.1 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, goes back and pushes it to
        backward point
  23.2 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, just outside off stump, guides
        it very fine and plays it late towards third man for the single
  23.3 Harris to Younis Khan, two runs, short ball, Younis goes back and
        pulls it over the infield and gets a couple
  23.4 Harris to Younis Khan, no run, pushes it to square leg off the
        front foot
  23.5 Harris to Younis Khan, one run
  23.6 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes to the on side, Harris
        runs and picks it

End of over 24 (4 runs) Pakistan 92/3 (RR: 3.83)
CZ Harris 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 16* (29b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 38* (74b 3x4)

  24.1 Walker to Younis Khan, one run
  24.2 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, one run, gets forward and drives it down
        to long off
  24.3 Walker to Younis Khan, no run, leans forward and pushes it to mid
        wicket
  24.4 Walker to Younis Khan, one run
  24.5 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, SIX, quicker ball, Youhana sees it being
        dropped short, rocks back and hefts it over long on and gets
        maximum - splendid shot
  24.6 Walker to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans forward and defends down to
        the off side

End of over 25 (9 runs) Pakistan 101/3 (RR: 4.04)
BGK Walker 5-0-28-0 - University End
Younis Khan 18* (32b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 45* (77b 3x4 1x6)

  25.1 Harris to Younis Khan, one run, on his pads, pushes it to deep mid
        wicket for the single
  25.2 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans well forward and defends it
        towards cover
  25.3 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flicks it to deep mid wicket and
        gets a single
  25.4 Harris to Younis Khan, no run
  25.5 Harris to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it just wide of mid on and
        gets a very qucik single
  25.6 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, comes forward and bit and pushe
        it towards mid wicket

End of over 26 (4 runs) Pakistan 105/3 (RR: 4.04)
CZ Harris 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 47* (80b 3x4 1x6) Younis Khan 20* (35b 1x4)

       The captain decides to bring himself on to bowl
  26.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, cautiously defends
        it back to the bowler
  26.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short of length ball, gets
        back and pushes it to long off
  26.3 McMillan to Younis Khan, no run, on off stump, gets a bit forward
        and defends it towards point
  26.4 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, flicks it to short fine leg for
        the quik single
  26.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted ball, leans well
        forward and drives it deep cover for the single
  26.6 McMillan to Younis Khan, two runs, hits it back airily just wide of
        the bowler towards long off for the couple

End of over 27 (5 runs) Pakistan 110/3 (RR: 4.07)
CD McMillan 1-0-5-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 49* (83b 3x4 1x6) Younis Khan 23* (38b 1x4)

  27.1 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on his pads, taps it to square
        leg
  27.2 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, gets forward and
        defends it towards point
  27.3 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, outside off stump, slashes at it, a
        thick edge and the ball runs very fine to the ropes
  27.4 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  27.5 Harris to Younis Khan, no run, down the leg side, very close to be
        called a wide
  27.6 Harris to Younis Khan, one run, sweeps it towards short fine leg
        off his pads for the single

End of over 28 (6 runs) Pakistan 116/3 (RR: 4.14)
CZ Harris 3-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 24* (40b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 54* (87b 4x4 1x6)

  28.1 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, leans forward and drives it to
        long on for the easy single
  28.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, full toss, on his pads, Youhana
        picks it well and places it to the vacant mid wicket rehion and
        the ball is sent to the fence
  28.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, outside off stump, leans
        forward and drives it to deep cover for the easy run
  28.4 McMillan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball, leans forward
        and pushes it to cover
  28.5 McMillan to Younis Khan, no run, comes a bit forward and drives it
        back to the bowler
  28.6 McMillan to Younis Khan, no run, on his pads, cautiouslly defends
        it to mid wicket

End of over 29 (6 runs) Pakistan 122/3 (RR: 4.21)
CD McMillan 2-0-11-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 59* (89b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 25* (44b 1x4)

  29.1 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, leans forward and pushes it to
        long off for yet another single
  29.2 Harris to Younis Khan, two runs, on his legs, places it lazily
        towards mid wicket region and runs well and gets a comfortable
        couple
  29.3 Harris to Younis Khan, one run, just places it towards cover with
        soft hands and take  a very quick and good single
  29.4 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted ball, flicks it towards
        deep mid wicket and gets the single easily
  29.5 Harris to Younis Khan, two runs, on his pads, just taps it behind
        square leg and run extremely well and get a couple there
  29.6 Harris to Younis Khan, one run, goes back and pushes it towards mid
        wicket for the single

End of over 30 (8 runs) Pakistan 130/3 (RR: 4.33)
CZ Harris 4-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 31* (48b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 61* (91b 5x4 1x6)

  30.1 McMillan to Younis Khan, no run, flicks it off his pads to short
        fine  leg
  30.2 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it just in front of point
        with soft hands and gets the single quickly again
  30.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, outside off stump, reaches to
        it and crashes it behind point for the couple
  30.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, gets his front foot forward
        and across and taps it towards long on for the easy single
  30.5 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, push to long on again
  30.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, outside the off stump, opens
        the face of the bat and guides it to third man to get back the
        strike

End of over 31 (6 runs) Pakistan 136/3 (RR: 4.39)
CD McMillan 3-0-17-0 - University End
Yousuf Youhana 65* (94b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 33* (51b 1x4)

  31.1 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, massive shot, briiliant batting -
        Youhana comes forward and picks it very well and hits to the mid
        wicket fence airily in style
  31.2 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
        defends it to cover
  31.3 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, quicker ball, on off stump, gets
        forward and defends it towards point
  31.4 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, Youhana walks forward and across
        and  pushes it towards mid wicket
  31.5 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, good length ball,
        Youhana goes back and defends it back to the bowler
  31.6 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, goes back and pushes it to the
        sweeper on the off side for the single

End of over 32 (5 runs) Pakistan 141/3 (RR: 4.41)
CZ Harris 5-0-27-0 - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 70* (100b 6x4 1x6) Younis Khan 33* (51b 1x4)

       McMillam takes himself away from the attack and Adams is back with
        the ball
  32.1 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short of length ball, on off
        stump, Youhana moves across and defends down carefully as Adams
        runs to the on side and fields it
  32.2 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on his pads, quicker ball, Youhana
        taps it towards mid wicket
  32.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball, goes for the harsh
        flick, misses it and gets rapped on the pads
  32.4 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, good length ball,
        gets back and defends it back towards the bowler
  32.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, oversteps as he tries to
        fire in that yorker, Youhana esily digs it out and the ball rolls
        back to the bowler
  32.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on target, Youhana watchfully
        defends it towards short mid wicket
  32.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, outside off stump, opens the face
        of the bat and gets the single to keep him on strike

End of over 33 (2 runs) Pakistan 143/3 (RR: 4.33)
AR Adams 6-1-14-0 (2nb) - University End
Yousuf Youhana 71* (107b 6x4 1x6) Younis Khan 33* (51b 1x4)

  33.1 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, two runs
  33.2 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, one run, comes forward and places it to
        long on for the easy run
  33.3 Harris to Younis Khan, no run, taps it towards mid wicket and wants
        the run, rifghtly refused by Youhana
  33.4 Harris to Younis Khan, legbye: one run, goes for the sweep and the
        ball rolls to short fine leg off the pads
  33.5 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  33.6 Harris to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, comes forward and picks the gap
        very well as he inside outs it over cover and the ball bisects the
        long off and sweeper cover fielders and Youhana stands up proud!

End of over 34 (8 runs) Pakistan 151/3 (RR: 4.44)
CZ Harris 6-0-34-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 33* (53b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 78* (111b 7x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  34.1 Adams to Younis Khan, one run, guides it to third man off the back
        foot
  34.2 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
        off the front foot
  34.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short of length ball, on off
        stump, comes half forward and defends down cautiously
  34.4 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, a bit of width outside the off
        stump, gets his front foot forwward and transfers his weight to
        his back foot and cracks it behind point and the ball races to the
        fence like a bullet
  34.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        defends it to the off side
  34.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short of length ball, on off
        stump, moves well across and flicks it towards short fine leg and
        gets a quick single

End of over 35 (6 runs) Pakistan 157/3 (RR: 4.49)
AR Adams 7-1-20-0 (2nb) - University End
Yousuf Youhana 83* (116b 8x4 1x6) Younis Khan 34* (54b 1x4)

       Astle into the attack now
  35.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  35.2 Astle to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it to long on as he leans
        forward to that ball
  35.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, outside off, gets back and plays
        it late and guides it to third man for the single
  35.4 Astle to Younis Khan, one run, perfect straight batted push towards
        long on for just the single
  35.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flicks it off his pads to short
        fine leg
  35.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward and defends
        it towards point

End of over 36 (4 runs) Pakistan 161/3 (RR: 4.47)
NJ Astle 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 36* (56b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 85* (120b 8x4 1x6)

  36.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, on target, gets forward and defends
        back to the bowler
  36.2 Tuffey to Younis Khan, one run, taps it to short fine leg
  36.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, low full toss, leans forward and
        drives it to long on
  36.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, one run, comes forward and pushes it to long
        on
  36.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans forward and pushes it to
        point
  36.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, picks it well and gets it go past
        the ropes at mid w2icket, super shot from the man in form!

End of over 37 (7 runs) Pakistan 168/3 (RR: 4.54)
DR Tuffey 5-1-23-2 (1w 2nb) - University End
Younis Khan 38* (59b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 90* (123b 9x4 1x6)

  37.1 Astle to Younis Khan, one run, drives it down to long on
  37.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, pushes off the frontf oot to long
        on
  37.3 Astle to Younis Khan, two runs, outside off, guides it wide of
        third man for the couple
  37.4 Astle to Younis Khan, FOUR, flicks it well behind square leg
  37.5 Astle to Younis Khan, no run, pushes back to the bowler
  37.6 Astle to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it towards point

End of over 38 (9 runs) Pakistan 177/3 (RR: 4.66)
NJ Astle 2-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 46* (64b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 91* (124b 9x4 1x6)

  38.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, one run, flicks it to deep backward square
        leg
       Match getting deleayeds here due to some crowd disturbances
       The match referee is out there talking to the players
       Accusations of some stone throwing incident
       The New Zealand players have gone back into the pavilion

Match State: Delay - Crowd Disturbance

       Players back in the field now
       Play about to start - everything seems to have settled down
       Tuffey continues
  38.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        drives it to cover
  38.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slower ball, leans to it and
        looks to drive to cover, gets a thick inside edge and the ball
        rolls towards mid wicket
  38.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball, almost an yorker,
        Youhana  digs it out well nad pushes the ball back to the bowler
  38.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes back to the bowler, Tuffey
        dives and fields it
  38.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, cuts it to point off the back
        foot

End of over 39 (1 run) Pakistan 178/3 (RR: 4.56)
DR Tuffey 6-1-24-2 (1w 2nb) - University End
Younis Khan 47* (65b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 91* (129b 9x4 1x6)

       No reduction of overs due to the delay
       Butler comes in to bowl from the Pavilion End
       The dinner time will be reduced by 15 mins
  39.1 Butler to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it to mid on for the quick
        run
  39.2 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, one run, just outside off stump, guides
        it down to third man hurriedly for the single
  39.3 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, on target, full length ball, taps it
        towards shgort mid wicket
  39.4 Butler to Younis Khan, one run, pushes it straight back past the
        bowler with a straight bat towards long off
  39.5 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, one run, fuller ball, outside off, throws
        his bat at it, gets a thick edge and the ball rolls quickly to the
        fielder at third man for the single
  39.6 Butler to Younis Khan, one run, very quick ball, just outside off
        stump, plays it very late and uses his wrist to guide it down to
        third man again and gets the single which takes him to his 50!

End of over 40 (5 runs) Pakistan 183/3 (RR: 4.57)
IG Butler 5-0-29-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 50* (69b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 93* (131b 9x4 1x6)

       McMillan comes back with the ball
  40.1 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run
  40.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  40.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, outside the off stump, tries to
        play it late and guide it to third man and misses it
  40.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, tries the yorker, gets it as a
        low full toss, Youhana drives it hard down the ground to long off
  40.5 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, yorker length, plays it very late
        and sends the ball towards 3rd man for the single
  40.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, flighted ball, width offered,
        Youhana leans well forward and thorws his bat at it and sends the
        ball in the air behind point and the ball crosses the ropes in a
        few bounces

End of over 41 (7 runs) Pakistan 190/3 (RR: 4.63)
CD McMillan 4-0-24-0 - University End
Younis Khan 52* (71b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 98* (135b 10x4 1x6)

  41.1 Butler to Younis Khan, one run, tries the yorker, sends in a low
        full toss, drives it to long off
  41.2 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, one run, pitches it up, stands up tall
        and pushes it along the ground to long of to reach 99
       Imran Nazir comes in as the substitute runner for Youhana
  41.3 Butler to Younis Khan, FOUR, goes for the fine flick, and gets it
        very fine too and welcome runs for Pakistan
  41.4 Butler to Younis Khan, two runs, flicks it off his hips in front of
        square leg for the quick couple
  41.5 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, leans forward and pushes it to cover
  41.6 Butler to Younis Khan, two runs, on his pads, flicks it in front of
        square leg and run extremely quick to get couple and that brings
        up the 2nd consecutive 150 run partnership between Youhana and
        Younis

End of over 42 (10 runs) Pakistan 200/3 (RR: 4.76)
IG Butler 6-0-39-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yousuf Youhana 99* (136b 10x4 1x6) Younis Khan 61* (76b 3x4)

  42.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  42.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, gets his front foot forward
        and across and flicks it just wide of the non striker towards long
        on and gets back-to-back centuries
  42.3 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, hits it in the air towards long
        on, luckily for him, the ball falls in noman's land
  42.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, pitched up, hits it very hard
        over the bowler to the long off fielder
  42.5 McMillan to Younis Khan, one run, fuller length ball, waits for it
        and guides it down towards 3rd man for the quick run
  42.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, just outside the off stump,
        slashes at it and misses, Hart collects and effects the stumping
        in a flash, but Youhana gets back in even more quicker!

End of over 43 (4 runs) Pakistan 204/3 (RR: 4.74)
CD McMillan 5-0-28-0 - University End
Younis Khan 63* (78b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 101* (140b 10x4 1x6)

  43.1 Butler to Younis Khan, no run, fuller length slowish ball, Younis
        tries to guide it late and fails to make contact
  43.2 Butler to Younis Khan, SIX, fuller ball again, just outside off
        stump, moves away and gets some room and hits it high over point
        and the ball crosses the ropes all over! hefty hit!
  43.3 Butler to Younis Khan, OUT: on his hips, Younis tries to chip it
        over mid wicket, gets an edge and the ball lobs up high over mid
        wicket, Vincet moves in and takes a pretty simple catch and
        finishes a very good innings

       Pakistan 210/4, Partnership of 161
       Younis Khan  c Vincent b Butler  69 (81b 3x4 1x6)
       Yousuf Youhana 101* (140b 10x4 1x6) IG Butler 6.3-0-45-2 (3nb)

  43.4 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  43.5 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, fuller ball, outside off stump,
        Youhana picks it and hits it over cover with all his power and the
        ball races to the fence like a rocket
  43.6 Butler to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flicks it to Vincent at mid
        wicket

End of over 44 (10 runs) Pakistan 214/4 (RR: 4.86)
IG Butler 7-0-49-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdur Razzaq 0* (0b) Yousuf Youhana 105* (143b 11x4 1x6)

       Adams back into the attack
  44.1 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, no run, sends in a full toss, Razzaq defends
        it back to the bowler carefully
  44.2 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run, on his pads, moves a bit away, gets
        room and pushes it to long on to get off the mark
  44.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, good length ball, Youhana slogs at
        it and the ball is sent crashing to the backward point fence -
        runs flowing freely here
  44.4 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  44.5 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run, gets out of the crease and pushes
        it towards long off
  44.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, full toss on his pads, perfect
        punishment, flicks it woth ease behind square leg, a few bounces
        and the ball thuds into the ad boards

End of over 45 (11 runs) Pakistan 225/4 (RR: 5.00)
AR Adams 8-1-31-0 (2nb) - University End
Abdur Razzaq 2* (3b) Yousuf Youhana 114* (146b 13x4 1x6)

       Oram comes back from the Pavilion End
  45.1 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, one run, high full toss, very close to be
        called  a no-ball, hits it wide of long on
  45.2 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, fuller ball, smashes it through
        cover, Pakistanis on a roll here, perfect shot and perfect
        placement!
  45.3 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, one run, hits it in the air towards long on
        which falls well short of the man there
  45.4 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, one run, hits it hard, doesnt time it well as
        Oram lets it slowly to the batsman
  45.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pitched up, walsk across the
        wickets and hits it back to the bowler
  45.6 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, two runs

End of over 46 (9 runs) Pakistan 234/4 (RR: 5.09)
JDP Oram 7-3-21-0 - Pavilion End
Abdur Razzaq 4* (5b) Yousuf Youhana 121* (150b 14x4 1x6)

  46.1 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, no run, fires it outside the off stump,
        tries the big shot and misses
  46.2 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run, digs out the yorker towards long
        off
  46.3 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, one run, hits it hard to deep cover
  46.4 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run
  46.5 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, two runs
  46.6 Adams to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 47 (6 runs) Pakistan 240/4 (RR: 5.11)
AR Adams 9-1-35-0 (2nb) - University End
Abdur Razzaq 6* (8b) Yousuf Youhana 124* (153b 14x4 1x6)

  47.1 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, two runs
  47.2 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, wide: no run, way outside the off stump
  47.2 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, two runs, hits it hard with a flat bat
        towards long on for a quick couple
  47.3 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, one run, in the block hole, drives it down to
        long on
  47.4 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, well outside off stump, fuller
        ball, moves well across and guides it down wide of third man for
        the couple
  47.5 Oram to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: picks it very well over cover,
        unfortunate for him, hits it straight to Walker at deep cover who
        takes a well judged catch and a great innings comes to an end

       Pakistan 247/5, Partnership of 37
       Yousuf Youhana  c Walker b Oram  126 (155b 14x4 1x6)
       Abdur Razzaq 11* (11b) JDP Oram 7.5-3-29-1 (1w)

  47.6 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, SIX, tries the yorker, falls as low full
        toss, Razzaq heaves it high over the bowler's head and clears the
        rope for maximum, majestic shot!

End of over 48 (13 runs) Pakistan 253/5 (RR: 5.27)
JDP Oram 8-3-35-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Wasim Akram 0* (0b) Abdur Razzaq 17* (12b 1x6)

  48.1 Adams to Wasim Akram, one run, on off stump, leans forward and
        pushes it towards cover lazily and gets the single
  48.2 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run, moves away and hits it hard, Wasim
        deflects it and they just manage the single
  48.3 Adams to Wasim Akram, no run, moves away and tries the slog and
        doesnt connect properly as Andre Adams lets one slower ball this
        time
  48.4 Adams to Wasim Akram, one run, gets forward and takes it on the
        full and drives it to long off for the one
  48.5 Adams to Abdur Razzaq, one run
  48.6 Adams to Wasim Akram, two runs, comes down the track and plays the
        inside out shot and beats the man at cover and gets a comfortable
        couple

End of over 49 (6 runs) Pakistan 259/5 (RR: 5.29)
AR Adams 10-1-42-0 (2nb) - University End
Abdur Razzaq 19* (14b 1x6) Wasim Akram 4* (4b)

  49.1 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, SIX, good length ball, Razzaq gets back and
        lofts it high over mid wicket and gets a super six to start the
        last over!
  49.2 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, no run, in the block hole, hits it hard back
        to the bowler
  49.3 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, one run, fuller ball, moves away and cracks
        it to the sweeper on the off side
  49.4 Oram to Wasim Akram, FOUR, gives himself a bit of room and hits it
        hard all along the ground to the long off fence with all power
  49.5 Oram to Wasim Akram, OUT: comes out of the crease and hits it
        across the line, the ball doesnt get distance, gets a lot of
        height and the ball goes high over short fine leg, Hart runs in
        and takes a very well judged catch

       Pakistan 270/6, Partnership of 23
       Wasim Akram  c RG Hart b Oram  8 (6b 1x4 0x6)
       Abdur Razzaq 26* (17b 2x6) JDP Oram 8.5-3-46-2 (1w)

  49.6 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, wide: no run, fires it wide outside the off
        stump, Bucknor very quick to call it, Oram no really happy
  49.6 Oram to Abdur Razzaq, FOUR, full toss to finish the over, Razzaq
        hits it right over the bowler's head and gets an one bounce four

End of over 50 (16 runs) Pakistan 275/6 (RR: 5.50)
JDP Oram 9-3-51-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
Rashid Latif 0* (0b) Abdur Razzaq 30* (18b 1x4 2x6)

Match State: Innings Break

       Pakistan post a formidable total after losing 3 wickets in quick
        time
       Thanks to a splendid innings from Yousuf Youhana and able supported
        by Younis kHan
       Razzaq'a fireworks in the end helped Pakistan post sucha  big score
        Can NZ make 276?
       Get back to us in about 15 mins for more LIVE action!
       The playesr are now in the centre
       Astle and Horne will open the NZ innings
       Wasim Akram will start with the new ball as usual
       Horne will take first strike
   0.1 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, starts with his usual quick ball,
        goes back and gets rapped on the pads, loud shout, in vain, good
        decision by Bucknor
   0.2 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, on target, defends it down with bat
        held well within himself
   0.3 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, quicker ball, good length and on off
        stump, gets his front foot forward and defends down crefully
   0.4 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, on target again, Horne defends it
        towards gully
   0.5 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, on target again, Horne defends it to
        the off side, Wasim has been very good so far in this over - good
        start
   0.6 Wasim Akram to Horne, legbye: one run, on leg stump, tries to turn
        it around the corner, manages just the pads and the ball rolls
        towards long leg for the leg bye

End of over 1 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 1/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 275/49 = 5.61)
Wasim Akram 1-1-0-0 - University End
MJ Horne 0* (6b) NJ Astle 0* (0b)

       Waqar will share the new ball with Wasim
   1.1 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, good length ball, swings away, Horne
        fishes at it and is beaten outside the off stump
   1.2 Waqar Younis to Horne, FOUR, straying on his pads, fine tickle down
        the leg side and the ball races to the fence
   1.3 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, beauty of a delivery, moves away
        after pitching, Horne keeps his bat within himself and lest the
        ball to the keeper
   1.4 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, another deadly delivery! Horne leans
        forward and plays defensively, but the ball curls away and misses
        the ball and gets settled in Rashid's gloves
   1.5 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, this time, gets the ball on target,
        short of length ball, Horne goes back and defends it to the off
        side
   1.6 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, awayswinger to end the over, poor
        foot work on trying to drive that ball, mises it completely

End of over 2 (4 runs) New Zealand 5/0 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 271/48 = 5.65)
Waqar Younis 1-0-4-0 - University End
NJ Astle 0* (0b) MJ Horne 4* (12b 1x4)

       Astle to take strike for the first time
   2.1 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, good length ball, quick and on off
        stump, gets a bit forward and defends it towards cover
   2.2 Wasim Akram to Astle, one run, fuller ball, outside off stump, hits
        it airily wide of slips and towards third man for the single
   2.3 Wasim Akram to Horne, FOUR, straying on his pads, flicks it with
        superb timing behind square leg and the ball runs well enough to
        reach the ropes
   2.4 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, short ball, nasty bounce, Horne
        caught by surprise, gets back and defends down very awkwardly,
        infact gets hit on his gloves
   2.5 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, good line and length this time, Horne
        leans forward and defends it to the off side
   2.6 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, on target, comes a bit forward and
        defends it to the off side

End of over 3 (5 runs) New Zealand 10/0 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 266/47 = 5.66)
Wasim Akram 2-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
NJ Astle 1* (2b) MJ Horne 8* (16b 2x4)

   3.1 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, very fast stuff from Waqar, right on
        target, carefully defends it to the off side
   3.2 Waqar Younis to Astle, two runs, taps it off his pads towards mid
        wicket and run very well for the couple, Horne struggles a bit,
        but makes it at the end
   3.3 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, pitche it up, drives it hard to mid
        off, stopped there!
   3.4 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, almost a yorker on his toes, Astle
        moves a bit and flicks it to square leg
   3.5 Waqar Younis to Astle, legbye: five runs, the ball rolls off the
        pads towards point as he tries to defend, scamper for a leg bye,
        the thorw breaks the wickets and runs to the long on ropes
   3.6 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, strokes it off the front foot to
        short cover

End of over 4 (7 runs) New Zealand 17/0 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 259/46 = 5.63)
Waqar Younis 2-0-6-0 - University End
NJ Astle 3* (7b) MJ Horne 8* (17b 2x4)

   4.1 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends
        it towards point
   4.2 Wasim Akram to Astle, FOUR, a bit of width, Astle rocks back and
        cuts it fiercely wide of third man and this time the ball was
        really rolling across the gras with super force
   4.3 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, rapped on the pads as he goes back,
        loud shout, turned down, good decision as it pitched well outside
        leg stump
   4.4 Wasim Akram to Astle, (noball) no run, Wasim oversteps, angles it
        across Astle who throws his bat at it and fails to make contact,
        Latif too fails to grab the ball
   4.4 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, goes back and defends it towards
        point
   4.5 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, short of length ball, hits it back
        towards the bowler with no timing
   4.6 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, on off stump, free flowing drive to
        cover

End of over 5 (5 runs) New Zealand 22/0 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 254/45 = 5.64)
Wasim Akram 3-1-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 8* (17b 2x4) NJ Astle 7* (14b 1x4)

   5.1 Waqar Younis to Horne, FOUR, leans forward and cracks it to the
        point fence
   5.2 Waqar Younis to Horne, FOUR, flicks it off his pads in front of
        square leg
   5.3 Waqar Younis to Horne, one run, taps it off his pads to mid wicket
   5.4 Waqar Younis to Astle, one run
   5.5 Waqar Younis to Horne, one run, opens the face of the bta and gets
        the single to 3rd man
   5.6 Waqar Younis to Astle, one run, goes back and defends it towards
        cover and gets a quick single

End of over 6 (12 runs) New Zealand 34/0 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 242/44 = 5.50)
Waqar Younis 3-0-18-0 - University End
NJ Astle 9* (16b 1x4) MJ Horne 18* (21b 4x4)

   6.1 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, angles it across the right hander,
        Astle tries to cut and misses
   6.2 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run, free flowing drive towards cover,
        straight to the man there
   6.3 Wasim Akram to Astle, SIX, steps down the track and heaves it
        tremendously over mid wicket for maximum
   6.4 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run
   6.5 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run
   6.6 Wasim Akram to Astle, FOUR, steps out and hits it hard through long
        off

End of over 7 (10 runs) New Zealand 44/0 (RR: 6.29 RRR: 232/43 = 5.40)
Wasim Akram 4-1-20-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 18* (21b 4x4) NJ Astle 19* (22b 2x4 1x6)

   7.1 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
        point
   7.2 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, outside off stump, fishes at it and
        is beaten
   7.3 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
        to the on side
   7.4 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, digs it in short, goes for the hook
        and fails to make contact
   7.5 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run, slower ball, leans forward and
        defends down
   7.6 Waqar Younis to Horne, one run, flicks it airily to backward square
        leg

End of over 8 (1 run) New Zealand 45/0 (RR: 5.62 RRR: 231/42 = 5.50)
Waqar Younis 4-0-19-0 - University End
MJ Horne 19* (27b 4x4) NJ Astle 19* (22b 2x4 1x6)

   8.1 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run
   8.2 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, cuts it to cover point
   8.3 Wasim Akram to Horne, no run, on leg stump, defends it to the off
        side
   8.4 Wasim Akram to Horne, one run, guides it to third man for the
        single
   8.5 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run
   8.6 Wasim Akram to Astle, no run

End of over 9 (1 run) New Zealand 46/0 (RR: 5.11 RRR: 230/41 = 5.61)
Wasim Akram 5-1-21-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 20* (31b 4x4) NJ Astle 19* (24b 2x4 1x6)

   9.1 Waqar Younis to Horne, no run
   9.2 Waqar Younis to Horne, one run, opens the face of the bta and
        guides it to third man
   9.3 Waqar Younis to Astle, SIX, steps down the track and lofts it over
        long on and gets maximum again
   9.4 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, defends it to cover
   9.5 Waqar Younis to Astle, OUT: the ball nips back in and Astle
        misreads it and misses the ball, the ball sneaks between bat and
        pad and shatters the stumps

       New Zealand 53/1, Partnership of 53
       NJ Astle  b Waqar Younis  25 (27b 2x4 2x6)
       MJ Horne 21* (33b 4x4) Waqar Younis 4.5-0-26-1

   9.6 Waqar Younis to Vincent, one run, flicks it off his pads to deep
        backward square leg for the singel

End of over 10 (8 runs) New Zealand 54/1 (RR: 5.40 RRR: 222/40 = 5.55)
Waqar Younis 5-0-27-1 - University End
L Vincent 1* (1b) MJ Horne 21* (33b 4x4)

  10.1 Wasim Akram to Vincent, FOUR, leans back and places it very well
        behind point to the fence
  10.2 Wasim Akram to Vincent, no run
  10.3 Wasim Akram to Vincent, wide: no run, down the leg side
  10.3 Wasim Akram to Vincent, OUT: Superb Delivery form the master!,
        inswinging yourker, hits the toe right in front of the wicket,
        Wasim srikes

       New Zealand 59/2, Partnership of 6
       L Vincent  lbw b Wasim Akram  5 (4b 1x4 0x6)
       MJ Horne 21* (33b 4x4) Wasim Akram 5.3-1-26-1 (1w 1nb)

       McMillan is the new man in
  10.4 Wasim Akram to McMillan, no run, pitched up on the off, played to
        the off side
  10.5 Wasim Akram to McMillan, no run, great delivery, pitched in line
        with the leg stump and angling away from the right hander, no shot
        offered
  10.6 Wasim Akram to McMillan, no run, pitched up on the middle and off,
        McMillan gets behind the delivery and defnds it

End of over 11 (5 runs) New Zealand 59/2 (RR: 5.36 RRR: 217/39 = 5.56)
Wasim Akram 6-1-26-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Horne 21* (33b 4x4) CD McMillan 0* (3b)

  11.1 Waqar Younis to Horne, one run, OUT!

       New Zealand 60/3, Partnership of 1
       MJ Horne  run out (Wasim Akram)  22 (34b 4x4 0x6)

  11.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, short delivery outside the off
        stump, played to the covers
  11.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, FOUR, pitched up on the pads, McMillan
        leans forward and hits it to the mid-wicket fence, as easy as it
        gets
  11.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, good lenght delivery on the
        middle and off, played back to the bowler
  11.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, slower delivery, short pitched
        wide of the off stump, McMillan winds up and goes for the cut but
        misses the traget
  11.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, played to the off side

End of over 12 (5 runs) New Zealand 64/3 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 212/38 = 5.58)
Waqar Younis 6-0-32-1 - University End
CZ Harris 0* (0b) CD McMillan 4* (8b 1x4)

       Horne's dismissal- short delivery on the of, guided down to
        thirdman, Horne touches down at the other end and takes off for
        the second, McMillan stands his ground and Hore is caught in no
        man's land
  12.1 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run
  12.2 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, FOUR
  12.3 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on target, defends back to the
        bowler
  12.4 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on target, defensive push to mid
        wicket
  12.5 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on off stump, defends it to Afridi
        at cover
  12.6 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on target, defends compactly back
        to the bowler

End of over 13 (4 runs) New Zealand 68/3 (RR: 5.23 RRR: 208/37 = 5.62)
Abdur Razzaq 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
CD McMillan 4* (8b 1x4) CZ Harris 4* (6b 1x4)

  13.1 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, no run, on off stump, short of length
        ball, punches it to short cover
  13.2 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, no run, on off stump, straight batted
        push to mid off
  13.3 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, no run
  13.4 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, no run, short of length ball, just
        outside off stump, pushes it to point
  13.5 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, FOUR, cracks it off the back foot to the
        backward point fence
  13.6 Shoaib Akhtar to McMillan, OUT: slightly short ball, goes for the
        pull, gets beaten by pace, the ball gets height towrads mid wicket
        and Saqlain completes a simple catch

       New Zealand 72/4, Partnership of 12
       CD McMillan  c Saqlain Mushtaq b Shoaib Akhtar  8 (14b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 14 (4 runs) New Zealand 72/4 (RR: 5.14 RRR: 204/36 = 5.67)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-4-1 - University End
CZ Harris 4* (6b 1x4) 

  14.1 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on target, stays back and defends
        down
  14.2 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
        point
  14.3 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, two runs, pushes it to mid wicket for the
        couple
  14.4 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, rapped on te pads , as he goes back
        , but the height saves him
  14.5 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, defends off the front foot to mid
        off
  14.6 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run

End of over 15 (2 runs) New Zealand 74/4 (RR: 4.93 RRR: 202/35 = 5.77)
Abdur Razzaq 2-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
JDP Oram 0* (0b) CZ Harris 6* (12b 1x4)

  15.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Oram, no run
  15.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Oram, no run, defends forward
  15.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Oram, OUT: classic yorker from Shoaib, Oram goes
        back and misses it completely, off stump gets uprooted as New
        Zealand lose half thier side for just 74!

       New Zealand 74/5, Partnership of 2
       JDP Oram  b Shoaib Akhtar  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       CZ Harris 6* (12b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 1.3-0-4-2

  15.4 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, no run, quicker ball, just outside off
        stump, goes for the drive and misses it
  15.5 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, no run, leans forward and defends it
        towards point
  15.6 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, (noball) no run, slowish ball, slipped
        from his hands, full beamer, called  a no ball immediately
  15.6 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, legbye: one run

End of over 16 (2 runs) New Zealand 76/5 (RR: 4.75 RRR: 200/34 = 5.88)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-5-2 (1nb) - University End
RG Hart 0* (4b) CZ Harris 6* (12b 1x4)

  16.1 Abdur Razzaq to RG Hart, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        defends down cautiously
  16.2 Abdur Razzaq to RG Hart, no run, just outside off stump, gets
        forward and across and defends down
  16.3 Abdur Razzaq to RG Hart, one run, taps it to the on side for the
        single
  16.4 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, defends it to mid wicket
  16.5 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, pushes it to cover off the back
        foot
  16.6 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, rapped on the pads, pitched well
        outside leg stump

End of over 17 (1 run) New Zealand 77/5 (RR: 4.53 RRR: 199/33 = 6.03)
Abdur Razzaq 3-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
RG Hart 1* (7b) CZ Harris 6* (15b 1x4)

  17.1 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, no run, into his rib cage, awkwradly
        defends it down to the on side
  17.2 Shoaib Akhtar to RG Hart, OUT: short ball, nasty delivery for a
        debutant, awkwardly tries to keep away, catches the gloves and
        lobs up high to the keeper who takes  a simple catch and Akhtar
        strikes again

       New Zealand 77/6, Partnership of 3
       RG Hart  c Rashid Latif b Shoaib Akhtar  1 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       CZ Harris 6* (15b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 2.2-0-5-3 (1nb)

  17.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, very quick fuller ball, outside off
        stump, left alone
  17.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run
  17.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, short of length ball, bounces well,
        stays back and defends down
  17.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, slightly slower ball, leans to it
        and gets beaten

End of over 18 (maiden) New Zealand 77/6 (RR: 4.28 RRR: 199/32 = 6.22)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-1-5-3 (1nb) - University End
CZ Harris 6* (15b 1x4) AR Adams 0* (4b)

  18.1 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, on target, stays back and defends
        down
  18.2 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, stretches well forward and defends
        down carefully
  18.3 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, SIX, steps out and picks it very well and
        heaves it over long on for maximum
  18.4 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run
  18.5 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, (noball) no run
  18.5 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, no run, very well directed bouncer for the
        over, Harris moves away just in time
  18.6 Abdur Razzaq to Harris, FOUR, steps out and drives it square off
        the wicket on the off side and sends the ball to the fence

End of over 19 (11 runs) New Zealand 88/6 (RR: 4.63 RRR: 188/31 = 6.06)
Abdur Razzaq 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AR Adams 0* (4b) CZ Harris 16* (22b 2x4 1x6)

  19.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, one run, flicks it to fine leg
  19.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Harris, no run, fuller ball, across the left
        hander, left alone
  19.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Harris, no run, well directed yorker on his pads,
        digs it out well towards mid off
  19.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Harris, no run, short of length ball, stays back
        and defends it towards point
  19.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Harris, no run, fierce yorker again, Harris does
        well again to dig it out again
  19.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Harris, no run, slower ball, leans forward and
        defends it towards point

End of over 20 (1 run) New Zealand 89/6 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 187/30 = 6.23)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-1-6-3 (1nb) - University End
AR Adams 1* (5b) CZ Harris 16* (27b 2x4 1x6)

  20.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Adams, bye: one run, turns down the leg side and
        beats everyone
  20.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Harris, one run, pushes it towards mid wicket
        for the single
  20.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Adams, no run
  20.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Adams, no run
  20.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Adams, one run, turns in a long way, moves away
        and gets room and pushes it to cover
  20.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Harris, OUT: flighted ball, Harris leans forward
        and goes for the drive, edges it perfectly to Younis Khan at first
        slip who accepts it easily!

       New Zealand 92/7, Partnership of 15
       CZ Harris  c Younis Khan b Saqlain Mushtaq  17 (29b 2x4 1x6)

End of over 21 (3 runs) New Zealand 92/7 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 184/29 = 6.34)
Saqlain Mushtaq 1-0-2-1 - Pavilion End
AR Adams 2* (9b) 

  21.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, moves away, gets some room and
        strokes it to cover
  21.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, on target, short of length ball,
        goes back and defends it down
  21.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, no run, slower ball, goes back and defends
        it towards point awkwardly
  21.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Adams, OUT: Adams moves awayand tries to give some
        room for the shot to the off side, but Shoaib is too pacy to do
        such stuff, misses and the off stump is literally broken

       New Zealand 92/8, Partnership of 0
       AR Adams  b Shoaib Akhtar  2 (13b 0x4 0x6)
       BGK Walker 0* (0b) Shoaib Akhtar 4.4-1-6-4 (1nb)

  21.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, one run, taps it off his pads to midw
        icket for the single
  21.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Walker, no run, fuller ball, outside off stump,
        left alone

End of over 22 (1 run) New Zealand 93/8 (RR: 4.23 RRR: 183/28 = 6.54)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-7-4 (1nb) - University End
DR Tuffey 1* (1b) BGK Walker 0* (1b)

  22.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run
  22.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, wide: one run, down the leg side
  22.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, one run, pushes it to mid wicket for the
        single
  22.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run
  22.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, leans forward and defends down
  22.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, rapped on the pads, optimistic
        appeal
  22.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run

End of over 23 (3 runs) New Zealand 96/8 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 180/27 = 6.67)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2-0-5-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
BGK Walker 1* (2b) DR Tuffey 1* (6b)

  23.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Walker, no run, on target, quicker ball as usual,
        goes back and defends down
  23.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Walker, one run, goes for the forward drive, gets
        a thick edge and the ball rolls to third man
  23.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, short ball, moves away
  23.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, (noball) no run, oversteps as he fires one
        fullish outside the off stump
  23.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, slower ball, tentatively leans
        forward and defends down
  23.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, faster ball, right on target, gets
        a bit forward and defends down
  23.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, on target, defends as he is

End of over 24 (2 runs) New Zealand 98/8 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 178/26 = 6.85)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-9-4 (2nb) - University End
BGK Walker 2* (4b) DR Tuffey 1* (11b)

  24.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, no run, leans forward and pushes it to
        mid on
  24.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, FOUR, steps out and reaches the pitch of
        the ball and drives it down to the long on fence
  24.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, two runs, turns it off his pads to long
        leg
  24.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, no run, defends off the front foot
  24.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, no run, on off stump, tpas it to square
        leg
  24.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Walker, no run

End of over 25 (6 runs) New Zealand 104/8 (RR: 4.16 RRR: 172/25 = 6.88)
Saqlain Mushtaq 3-0-11-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 1* (11b) BGK Walker 8* (10b 1x4)

  25.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, one run, fuller ball, on off stump, leans
        forward and defends, gets an edge and the ball rolls to third man
  25.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Walker, OUT: angles it in, as usual another very
        fast delivery, Walker gets his front foot forward and across and
        tries to defend and misses the ball altogether and the furniture
        is shattered

       New Zealand 105/9, Partnership of 13
       BGK Walker  b Shoaib Akhtar  8 (11b 1x4 0x6)
       DR Tuffey 2* (12b) Shoaib Akhtar 6.2-1-10-5 (2nb)

  25.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, no run, on off stump, manages to survive
        that ball by defending it to point
  25.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, no run, swings in, outside off, Butler
        leaves it alone to the keeper
  25.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, no run, on off stump, goess back and
        defends it to cover
  25.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, no run, outside off stump, left alone

End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 105/9 (RR: 4.04 RRR: 171/24 = 7.12)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-1-10-5 (2nb) - University End
DR Tuffey 2* (12b) IG Butler 0* (4b)

  26.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, goes for the paddle sweep and
        fails to make contact
  26.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, leans forward and pushes it to
        mid on
  26.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, FOUR, bit of width on the off side,
        moves away and cracks it to the cover fence
  26.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, FOUR, steps out and hits it over
        thebowler's head and gets another boundary
  26.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, two runs, leans forward and drives it to
        widish long off
  26.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, one run, flicks it to fine leg for the
        single

End of over 27 (11 runs) New Zealand 116/9 (RR: 4.30 RRR: 160/23 = 6.96)
Saqlain Mushtaq 4-0-22-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 13* (18b 2x4) IG Butler 0* (4b)

Match State: Drinks

  27.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, on off stump, gets forward and
        defends down
  27.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, on leg stump, goes back and
        defends it towards mid on
  27.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, fuller ball, fast outside the off
        stump, fishes at it and could not put bat to it
  27.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, well directed bouncer, Tuffey
        ducks beneath
  27.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, FOUR, outside off stump, opens the face of
        the bat and sends the ball to the third man ropes
  27.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, good yorker, on target, digs it
        out well too

End of over 28 (4 runs) New Zealand 120/9 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 156/22 = 7.09)
Shoaib Akhtar 8-1-14-5 (2nb) - University End
IG Butler 0* (4b) DR Tuffey 17* (24b 3x4)

       The master back into the attack
  28.1 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run
  28.2 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run, on target,k goes back and defends
        down cautiously
  28.3 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        defends down
  28.4 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        defends it towards cover point
  28.5 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run, superb yorker, digs it out well and
        manages tio survive
  28.6 Wasim Akram to Butler, no run, outside off stump, goes back and
        shoulders arms

End of over 29 (maiden) New Zealand 120/9 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 156/21 = 7.43)
Wasim Akram 7-2-26-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 17* (24b 3x4) IG Butler 0* (10b)

  29.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, defends forward, the ball lobs up
        towards cover and falls safely
  29.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
        point
  29.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, on target, defends it towards mid
        wicket
  29.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, no run, quick bouncer on the middle,
        Tuffey did well to get away from it
  29.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tuffey, (noball) one run, pitched up wide of the
        off stump, Tuffey goes for the drive and gets an inside edge to
        the fine leg region
  29.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, no run, ripper of a delivery, on the off
        and semaing away from the right hander, batsman beaten
  29.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Butler, OUT: nothing new! another very quick ball,
        beating the batsmna for pace and the off stumps uprooted and its
        all over for NZ!

       New Zealand 122/10, Partnership of 17
       IG Butler  b Shoaib Akhtar  0 (12b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 30 (2 runs) New Zealand 122/10 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 154/20 = 7.70)
Shoaib Akhtar 9-1-16-6 (3nb) - University End
DR Tuffey 18* (29b 3x4) 

       Tahst the end of the match here at Karachi
       Pakistan go 1-0 up in the most authoritative way
       Pakistan win this by 153 runs
       They put up a massive total of 275 for 6 in their 50 overs
       Youhana was the chief architect of that 275 - Younis Khan supported
        him well and Razzaq fires at the end
       Back when they came with the ball, the Ws, Waqar and Wasim picked
        up one wicket each and set the ball rolling
       Shoaib Akhtar who came in to bowl after that pwas as usual terribly
        quick and picked up 6 wickets in super style
       The Samsung award for maximum sixes will be shared by Astle and
        Razzaq for hitting 2 sixes each
       Yousuf Youhana gets the award for hitting the maximum boundaries
       The fastest fifty award goes to Younis Khan for hitting it in 69
        balls
       Shoaib Akhtar is Man of the Match for his fiery 6 for 17
       Get back to us on Wednesday, 24 April, 2002 for the 2nd ODI between
        these 2 teams
       It starts at 1530 hrs. PST, (0930 hrs. GMT)
       Until then, its bye bye from all of us here at CricInfo.com
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