1st ODI: Australia v New Zealand at Melbourne (Docklands), 5 Dec 2004

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 14.15 AEDT (03.15 GMT)

       New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has won the toss and sent
        Australia in to bat
   0.1 Mills to Gilchrist, one run, back to a good length delivery, pushed
        to cover point for a single
   0.2 Mills to Hayden, no run, short on leg, defended to mid on
   0.3 Mills to Hayden, no run, forward to a good length delivery, played
        to cover
   0.4 Mills to Hayden, no run, taken by a full of a length delivery on
        the pad, big shout for lbw turned down by umpire Koertzen, perhaps
        just missing off
   0.5 Mills to Hayden, no run, full outside leg, played to mid wicket
   0.6 Mills to Hayden, three runs, pitched full, struck powerfully
        through mid off

End of over 1 (4 runs) Australia 4/0 (RR: 4.00)
KD Mills 1-0-4-0 - Lockett End
ML Hayden 3* (5b) AC Gilchrist 1* (1b)

   1.1 Butler to Hayden, no run, attempted yorker, dug out to mid on
   1.2 Butler to Hayden, no run, full outside leg, Hayden tries to play to
        the on side, gets a leading edge to the off side
   1.3 Butler to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
   1.4 Butler to Hayden, three runs, short outside leg, worked away with a
        glance through mid wicket
   1.5 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, full toss, played carefully to mid off
   1.6 Butler to Gilchrist, three runs, full toss, inside edge off an
        attempted glance through fine leg

End of over 2 (6 runs) Australia 10/0 (RR: 5.00)
IG Butler 1-0-6-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 4* (3b) ML Hayden 6* (9b)

   2.1 Mills to Gilchrist, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, slashed away
        with a drive through cover
   2.2 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, back to a short of a length delivery,
        played back to the bowler
   2.3 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, plays and misses trying to drive a good
        length delivery
   2.4 Mills to Gilchrist, two runs, full on the pads, flicked away
        through the on side
   2.5 Mills to Gilchrist, one run, on the back foot to a good length
        delivery, driven back past the bowler
   2.6 Mills to Hayden, no run, forward to leave a shortish ball, down the
        off side

End of over 3 (7 runs) Australia 17/0 (RR: 5.67)
KD Mills 2-0-11-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 11* (8b 1x4) ML Hayden 6* (10b)

   3.1 Butler to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched full outside off, put away with
        a drive through extra cover
   3.2 Butler to Gilchrist, FOUR, full outside leg, whipped away through
        the on side
   3.3 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler
   3.4 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, back to a ball short outside off,
        played to Marshall at point
   3.5 Butler to Gilchrist, (noball) three runs, full pitched delivery,
        whipped away through the on side
   3.5 Butler to Hayden, no run, full pitched delivery, driven to mid on
   3.6 Butler to Hayden, no run, forward to leave down the off side

End of over 4 (12 runs) Australia 29/0 (RR: 7.25)
IG Butler 2-0-18-0 (1nb) - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 22* (13b 3x4) ML Hayden 6* (12b)

   4.1 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, short outside off, chopped down on the
        off side
   4.2 Mills to Gilchrist, two runs, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through cover
   4.3 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, full outside off, struck to mid off
   4.4 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, pitched full outside off, driven to mid
        off
   4.5 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
   4.6 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, bit shorter this time, has Gilchrist
        playing and missing to a ball outside off

End of over 5 (2 runs) Australia 31/0 (RR: 6.20)
KD Mills 3-0-13-0 - Lockett End
ML Hayden 6* (12b) AC Gilchrist 24* (19b 3x4)

   5.1 Butler to Hayden, one run, pitched up, clipped through the on side
   5.2 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, waits on a ball outside off, slashed
        to cover
   5.3 Butler to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, leaves a ball that goes a
        long, long way down off, would've been a wide but he was firstly
        no-balled for overstepping
   5.3 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, played to the off side
   5.4 Butler to Gilchrist, three runs, half tracker, pulled away through
        mid wicket
   5.5 Butler to Hayden, no run, played to the off side
   5.6 Butler to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to the
        off side

End of over 6 (5 runs) Australia 36/0 (RR: 6.00)
IG Butler 3-0-23-0 (2nb) - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 27* (23b 3x4) ML Hayden 7* (15b)

   6.1 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, pitched full, driving, bounces along
        the ground to Oram at cover point
   6.2 Mills to Gilchrist, FOUR, short outside off, slashed away with a
        cut through forward point
   6.3 Mills to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched wide of off, smashed away with a
        drive through extra cover
   6.4 Mills to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, played to extra cover
   6.5 Mills to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched up outside off, put away with a
        drive through mid off
   6.6 Mills to Gilchrist, wide: no run, left down the off side
   6.6 Mills to Gilchrist, two runs, short ball, pulled away behind
        square, Sinclair fields in the deep

End of over 7 (15 runs) Australia 51/0 (RR: 7.29)
KD Mills 4-0-28-0 (1w) - Lockett End
ML Hayden 7* (15b) AC Gilchrist 41* (29b 6x4)

   7.1 Butler to Hayden, two runs, pitched up outside off, driven through
        cover
   7.2 Butler to Hayden, one run, pitched wide of off, driven square, Oram
        dives to save
   7.3 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        point
   7.4 Butler to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        cover
   7.5 Butler to Gilchrist, two runs, short outside off, cut away to deep
        third man, Cairns does the fielding
   7.6 Butler to Gilchrist, FOUR, full outside leg, whipped away through
        mid wicket

End of over 8 (9 runs) Australia 60/0 (RR: 7.50)
IG Butler 4-0-32-0 (2nb) - Coventry End
ML Hayden 10* (17b) AC Gilchrist 47* (33b 7x4)

   8.1 Oram to Hayden, one run, gets back to force to wide mid on
   8.2 Oram to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, guided down to
        third man
   8.3 Oram to Hayden, two runs, short on leg, pulled around behind square
   8.4 Oram to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point, one
        bounce to Marshall
   8.5 Oram to Hayden, OUT: caught! Hayden charges the delivery, pulls it
        away in the air through mid wicket, Sinclair takes an amazing one
        handed catch diving to his left at deep mid wicket, an absolutely
        amazing, breathtaking catch

       Australia 64/1, Partnership of 64
       ML Hayden  c Sinclair b Oram  13 (21b 0x4 0x6)
       AC Gilchrist 48* (34b 7x4) JDP Oram 0.5-0-4-1

       Gilchrist now receiving some treatment
   8.6 Oram to Gilchrist, no run, shortish ball, played to the off side,
        Oram fields in his follow through

End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 64/1 (RR: 7.11)
JDP Oram 1-0-4-1 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 0* (0b) AC Gilchrist 48* (35b 7x4)

   9.1 Cairns to Ponting, no run, forward to a fullish delivery, driven to
        mid on where a diving save is made
   9.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run, short outside off, forced to point
   9.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run, short of a length ball, pushed to the
        off side
   9.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
   9.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, defended on the back foot
   9.6 Cairns to Ponting, one run, worked around behind square

End of over 10 (1 run) Australia 65/1 (RR: 6.50)
CL Cairns 1-0-1-0 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 1* (6b) AC Gilchrist 48* (35b 7x4)

  10.1 Oram to Ponting, no run, short outside off, played behind point
  10.2 Oram to Ponting, FOUR, short outside off, front foot pull, dabbles
        it around fine
  10.3 Oram to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  10.4 Oram to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the off
        side
  10.5 Oram to Ponting, FOUR, pitched up outside off, put away with a
        lovely square drive
  10.6 Oram to Ponting, no run, waits back on the delivery, cut to
        backward point

End of over 11 (8 runs) Australia 73/1 (RR: 6.64)
JDP Oram 2-0-12-1 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 48* (35b 7x4) RT Ponting 9* (12b 2x4)

  11.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced behind
        point
  11.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, back to a ball short outside off,
        forced to Sinclair at extra cover
  11.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, short outside off, cut behind point,
        saved by Hamish Marshall
  11.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, short outside off, played to point
  11.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket
  11.6 Cairns to Ponting, two runs, steps into a fullish delivery, driven
        through wide mid on

End of over 12 (3 runs) Australia 76/1 (RR: 6.33)
CL Cairns 2-0-4-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 49* (38b 7x4) RT Ponting 11* (15b 2x4)

  12.1 Oram to Gilchrist, one run, HALF CENTURY: short ball, pulled
        through the on side
  12.2 Oram to Ponting, one run, turned behind square
  12.3 Oram to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to wide
        mid on
  12.4 Oram to Ponting, no run, forward, taken on the pad, the bowler is
        the lone appealer, struck outside the line outside off playing a
        shot, may have even been an inside edge
  12.5 Oram to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the off
        side
  12.6 Oram to Ponting, no run, short outside off, cuts, bounces to
        backward point

End of over 13 (3 runs) Australia 79/1 (RR: 6.08)
JDP Oram 3-0-15-1 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 51* (40b 7x4) RT Ponting 12* (19b 2x4)

  13.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  13.2 Cairns to Gilchrist, two runs, pitched full, driven straight back
        down the ground
  13.3 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, pitched up, driven to mid on for a
        quick single
  13.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, fullish delivery, pushed to Butler at
        mid on, Ponting wanted a single but its not there
  13.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to mid off
  13.6 Cairns to Ponting, two runs, short outside off, slashed through
        cover

End of over 14 (5 runs) Australia 84/1 (RR: 6.00)
CL Cairns 3-0-9-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 54* (43b 7x4) RT Ponting 14* (22b 2x4)

  14.1 Oram to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  14.2 Oram to Gilchrist, FOUR, short ball, Gilchrist pulls it away to the
        deep backward square leg boundary
  14.3 Oram to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        Vettori at extra cover
  14.4 Oram to Gilchrist, FOUR, short ball, smashed away with a fierce
        pull through mid wicket
  14.5 Oram to Gilchrist, one run, short ball, miscued pull, lands safely
  14.6 Oram to Ponting, two runs, short ball, pulled away through square
        leg

End of over 15 (11 runs) Australia 95/1 (RR: 6.33)
JDP Oram 4-0-26-1 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 63* (48b 9x4) RT Ponting 16* (23b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  15.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, short outside off, cut through point
  15.2 Cairns to Ponting, FOUR, short ball, smashed away with a pull
        through mid wicket
  15.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run, on the front foot, pushes forward
        defensively
  15.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  15.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to mid wicket
  15.6 Cairns to Ponting, one run, pitched up, driven to mid on for a
        quick single

End of over 16 (6 runs) Australia 101/1 (RR: 6.31)
CL Cairns 4-0-15-0 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 21* (28b 3x4) AC Gilchrist 64* (49b 9x4)

  16.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the off side
  16.2 Vettori to Ponting, one run, short outside off, cutting, out to the
        sweeper in the deep
  16.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through mid on
  16.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, lunges forward to push defensively to
        the off side
  16.5 Vettori to Ponting, FOUR, miscues the sweep, top edge flies away to
        the deep, lands safely, bounces past Butler in the deep, into the
        boundary
  16.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretches forward to block the ball

End of over 17 (6 runs) Australia 107/1 (RR: 6.29)
DL Vettori 1-0-6-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 65* (50b 9x4) RT Ponting 26* (33b 4x4)

  17.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, fullish delivery, flicked away to
        deep mid wicket, Butler fields and gets a big cheer for picking
        the ball up cleanly
  17.2 Cairns to Ponting, no run, gets forward to defend to the off side
  17.3 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
  17.4 Cairns to Ponting, no run, short of a length ball, chopped to
        Marshall at gully
  17.5 Cairns to Ponting, one run, pitched up, turned to the on side for a
        single
  17.6 Cairns to Gilchrist, one run, full pitched delivery, driven through
        mid off

End of over 18 (3 runs) Australia 110/1 (RR: 6.11)
CL Cairns 5-0-18-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 67* (52b 9x4) RT Ponting 27* (37b 4x4)

  18.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through mid on
  18.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, taken on the front pad,
        Vettori the lone appealer
  18.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, gets forward to push to cover
  18.4 Vettori to Ponting, legbye: two runs, down leg, attempted glance,
        off the pad fine
  18.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  18.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward trying to sweep, taken on the
        front pad, lbw appeal turned down, perhaps struck outside the line

End of over 19 (3 runs) Australia 113/1 (RR: 5.95)
DL Vettori 2-0-7-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 68* (53b 9x4) RT Ponting 27* (42b 4x4)

  19.1 Cairns to Gilchrist, OUT: bowled! back to a ball angled in from
        outside off, nips in sweetly through his bat and body, crashing
        into off and middle

       Australia 113/2, Partnership of 49
       AC Gilchrist  b Cairns  68 (54b 9x4 0x6)
       RT Ponting 27* (42b 4x4) CL Cairns 5.1-0-18-1

  19.2 Cairns to Lehmann, two runs, steps inside to a shortish ball,
        worked away fine
  19.3 Cairns to Lehmann, no run, full toss, driven to point
  19.4 Cairns to Lehmann, one run, back to a shortish ball, played behind
        square on the on side for a single
  19.5 Cairns to Ponting, no run, pitched up, Ponting steps forward to
        drive to mid on
  19.6 Cairns to Ponting, one run, fullish delivery, worked through square
        leg, Ponting wants a second but Lehmann sends him back

End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 117/2 (RR: 5.85)
CL Cairns 6-0-22-1 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 28* (44b 4x4) DS Lehmann 3* (3b)

  20.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forced to cover
  20.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, gets well forward to block the ball
  20.3 Vettori to Ponting, one run, back to a shortish ball, played
        through point
  20.4 Vettori to Lehmann, three runs, waits back on a slightly short
        delivery, cut away through third man
  20.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, gets down the track to defend to the on
        side
  20.6 Vettori to Ponting, OUT: leg before wicket! only slightly forward
        in an attempt to sweep to a ball that pitches off and turns in
        slightly, big shout for lbw all round, it looks absolutely plumb
        and umpire Koertzen agrees

       Australia 121/3, Partnership of 8
       RT Ponting  lbw b Vettori  29 (49b 4x4 0x6)

End of over 21 (4 runs) Australia 121/3 (RR: 5.76)
DL Vettori 3-0-11-1 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 6* (4b) 

  21.1 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, driven through cover
  21.2 Styris to Martyn, no run, jumps back to a shortish ball, defended
        to the off side
  21.3 Styris to Martyn, no run, leg side delivery, played to mid wicket
  21.4 Styris to Martyn, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked away
        fine
  21.5 Styris to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, cut to backward point
  21.6 Styris to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, played to point

End of over 22 (2 runs) Australia 123/3 (RR: 5.59)
SB Styris 1-0-2-0 - Coventry End
DR Martyn 1* (3b) DS Lehmann 7* (7b)

  22.1 Vettori to Martyn, OUT: LEG BEFORE WICKET! back to a ball that
        pitches off and turns in, has him plumb, big shout for lbw and
        umpire Koertzen is happy to oblige once again

       Australia 123/4, Partnership of 2
       DR Martyn  lbw b Vettori  1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       DS Lehmann 7* (7b) DL Vettori 3.1-0-11-2

  22.2 Vettori to Symonds, no run, left down the off side
  22.3 Vettori to Symonds, no run, left down the off side
  22.4 Vettori to Symonds, OUT: caught! steps down the track and lofts a
        simple catch to Mills at mid on, dismissals don't come softer than
        that

       Australia 123/5, Partnership of 0
       A Symonds  c Mills b Vettori  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       DS Lehmann 7* (7b) DL Vettori 3.4-0-11-3

  22.5 Vettori to Clarke, no run, lunges forward, taken on the pad, big
        shout for lbw, struck outside the line but not really playing a
        shot, umpire Koertzen turns it down
  22.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, gets forward to block the ball

End of over 23 (maiden) Australia 123/5 (RR: 5.35)
DL Vettori 4-1-11-3 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 7* (7b) MJ Clarke 0* (2b)

  23.1 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched full, driven to mid off
  23.2 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  23.3 Styris to Lehmann, no run
  23.4 Styris to Lehmann, FOUR, short outside off, cut away superbly
        through third man
  23.5 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, driven square
  23.6 Styris to Clarke, no run, forward to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler

End of over 24 (5 runs) Australia 128/5 (RR: 5.33)
SB Styris 2-0-7-0 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 12* (12b 1x4) MJ Clarke 0* (3b)

  24.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, played to mid off, Vettori
        fields in his follow through
  24.2 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, short outside off, forced through
        cover point
  24.3 Vettori to Clarke, no run, short and turning in, Clarke steps back
        cuts to point
  24.4 Vettori to Clarke, no run, lunges forward to block the ball
  24.5 Vettori to Clarke, no run, flighted full, played carefully to cover
  24.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, short outside off, cut to point

End of over 25 (1 run) Australia 129/5 (RR: 5.16)
DL Vettori 5-1-12-3 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 13* (14b 1x4) MJ Clarke 0* (7b)

  25.1 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
  25.2 Styris to Lehmann, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  25.3 Styris to Clarke, no run, forward to a shortish ball, played to
        cover
  25.4 Styris to Clarke, one run, short on leg, worked to deep square leg
  25.5 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to cover
  25.6 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, flicked to wide mid on

End of over 26 (3 runs) Australia 132/5 (RR: 5.08)
SB Styris 3-0-10-0 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 15* (18b 1x4) MJ Clarke 1* (9b)

  26.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, played to Marshall at
        mid wicket
  26.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, turned to the on side, Marshall fields
        again, stops any thought of a run
  26.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, taken on the pad by a ball going down
        leg, appeal turned down by umpire Koertzen
  26.4 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, turned to Marshall at
        mid wicket
  26.5 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, again tucking it to
        Marshall at mid wicket
  26.6 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, forward, flicked away square

End of over 27 (1 run) Australia 133/5 (RR: 4.93)
DL Vettori 6-1-13-3 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 16* (24b 1x4) MJ Clarke 1* (9b)

  27.1 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched full, driven to mid off
  27.2 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched full, driven through cover
        point
  27.3 Styris to Clarke, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off side
  27.4 Styris to Clarke, no run, pitched up, Clarke tries to smash it
        through the on side, inside edge onto pad
  27.5 Styris to Clarke, one run, shortish ball, worked behind square
  27.6 Styris to Lehmann, one run, full toss, flicked to wide mid on

End of over 28 (3 runs) Australia 136/5 (RR: 4.86)
SB Styris 4-0-13-0 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 18* (27b 1x4) MJ Clarke 2* (12b)

  28.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to Marshall at mid
        wicket
  28.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward to drive back to the bowler
  28.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, jumps down the track, taken on the pad
  28.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, gets forward, worked to the on side
        for a quick single
  28.5 Vettori to Clarke, two runs, short outside off, slashed away
        through the off side
  28.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, lunges forward, defended to the off side

End of over 29 (3 runs) Australia 139/5 (RR: 4.79)
DL Vettori 7-1-16-3 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 19* (31b 1x4) MJ Clarke 4* (14b)

  29.1 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, driven away through cover
        point
  29.2 Styris to Clarke, one run, shortish ball, worked away behind square
  29.3 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to Marshall at
        backward point
  29.4 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  29.5 Styris to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, slashed to point
  29.6 Styris to Lehmann, one run, full on the pads, worked away fine

End of over 30 (3 runs) Australia 142/5 (RR: 4.73)
SB Styris 5-0-16-0 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 21* (36b 1x4) MJ Clarke 5* (15b)

  30.1 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, full down leg, flicked away behind
        square
  30.2 Vettori to Clarke, two runs, steps down the track to swipe the ball
        away through the on side
  30.3 Vettori to Clarke, no run, forward, played to the on side
  30.4 Vettori to Clarke, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to cover
  30.5 Vettori to Clarke, FOUR, steps down the track to hammer the ball
        over mid on
  30.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, forward, pushed to the off side

End of over 31 (7 runs) Australia 149/5 (RR: 4.81)
DL Vettori 8-1-23-3 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 22* (37b 1x4) MJ Clarke 11* (20b 1x4)

  31.1 Styris to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, driven to Marshall at
        point
  31.2 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched full, driven square
  31.3 Styris to Clarke, one run, full on leg, flicked away square
  31.4 Styris to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, driven through mid off
  31.5 Styris to Clarke, no run, steps back, played carefully to cover
  31.6 Styris to Clarke, one run, pitched up, turned to the on side for a
        quick single

End of over 32 (4 runs) Australia 153/5 (RR: 4.78)
SB Styris 6-0-20-0 - Coventry End
MJ Clarke 13* (23b 1x4) DS Lehmann 24* (40b 1x4)

  32.1 Vettori to Clarke, no run, forced to the off side
  32.2 Vettori to Clarke, no run, forward, playing and missing to a ball
        outside off
  32.3 Vettori to Clarke, one run, steps down the track, turned to the on
        side
  32.4 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, played back to the
        bowler
  32.5 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  32.6 Vettori to Clarke, one run, gets forward, flicks the ball square

End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 156/5 (RR: 4.73)
DL Vettori 9-1-26-3 - Lockett End
MJ Clarke 15* (27b 1x4) DS Lehmann 25* (42b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  33.1 Styris to Clarke, no run, forced to the off side
  33.2 Styris to Clarke, one run, short down leg, worked away square
  33.3 Styris to Lehmann, bye: one run, short ball, swings and misses in
        an attempt to pull, hits McCullum on the thigh, runs fine
  33.4 Styris to Clarke, two runs, worked away fine
  33.5 Styris to Clarke, one run, has a wild swing at a short delivery,
        runs away fine off a bottom edge
  33.6 Styris to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler

End of over 34 (5 runs) Australia 161/5 (RR: 4.74)
SB Styris 7-0-24-0 - Coventry End
MJ Clarke 19* (31b 1x4) DS Lehmann 25* (44b 1x4)

  34.1 Vettori to Clarke, no run, pitched up, steps back to drive to
        cover, saved by Marshall
  34.2 Vettori to Clarke, one run, shortish ball, forced through mid on,
        Vettori turns and chases it down
  34.3 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, steps down the track to drive to mid
        on
  34.4 Vettori to Clarke, one run, pitched up outside off, slashed away
        through point
  34.5 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, short outside off, cut through cover
        point
  34.6 Vettori to Clarke, one run, pitched up to drive through mid on

End of over 35 (5 runs) Australia 166/5 (RR: 4.74)
DL Vettori 10-1-31-3 - Lockett End
MJ Clarke 22* (35b 1x4) DS Lehmann 27* (46b 1x4)

       That ends Daniel Vettori's superb match turning spell
  35.1 Styris to Clarke, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
  35.2 Styris to Clarke, one run, pushed to the off side for a single
  35.3 Styris to Lehmann, one run, short ball, pulled through the on side
  35.4 Styris to Clarke, two runs, short down leg, worked away fine
  35.5 Styris to Clarke, FOUR, pitched full on leg, Clarke steps out to
        drive away fiercely through mid off
  35.6 Styris to Clarke, one run, pitched up, driven through the off side

End of over 36 (9 runs) Australia 175/5 (RR: 4.86)
SB Styris 8-0-33-0 - Coventry End
MJ Clarke 30* (40b 2x4) DS Lehmann 28* (47b 1x4)

  36.1 Oram to Clarke, one run, pitched up, driven through point
  36.2 Oram to Lehmann, FOUR, pitched full of a length, Lehmann swings
        away, one bounce over the long on boundary
  36.3 Oram to Lehmann, one run, flicked off the pads behind square
  36.4 Oram to Clarke, no run, short outside off, cut to backward point
  36.5 Oram to Clarke, one run, shortish ball, guided to third man
  36.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, Lehmann swings and
        misses

End of over 37 (7 runs) Australia 182/5 (RR: 4.92)
JDP Oram 5-0-33-1 - Lockett End
MJ Clarke 32* (43b 2x4) DS Lehmann 33* (50b 2x4)

  37.1 Cairns to Clarke, one run, pitched up, pushed to the off side for a
        single
  37.2 Cairns to Lehmann, no run, short outside off, tries to cut, bottom
        edge back to the bowler
  37.3 Cairns to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  37.4 Cairns to Lehmann, one run, pitched full, driven through cover
  37.5 Cairns to Clarke, two runs, back to a ball short outside off, steps
        out, upper cut over over the off side
  37.6 Cairns to Clarke, no run, pitched up, played to Marshall at mid
        wicket

End of over 38 (4 runs) Australia 186/5 (RR: 4.89)
CL Cairns 7-0-26-1 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 34* (53b 2x4) MJ Clarke 35* (46b 2x4)

Match State: Delay - Ball change

  38.1 Oram to Lehmann, one run, shortish ball, worked around behind
        square
  38.2 Oram to Clarke, one run, back to a shortish ball, fended to point
        for a quick single
  38.3 Oram to Lehmann, two runs, steps back to a shortish ball, cut away
        through backward point
  38.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, good length ball, played to the off side
  38.5 Oram to Lehmann, one run, short on leg, turned to the on side for a
        single
  38.6 Oram to Clarke, no run, short down off, Clarke swings and misses,
        keeper McCullum the sole appealer for caught behind, Oram not
        interested

End of over 39 (5 runs) Australia 191/5 (RR: 4.90)
JDP Oram 6-0-38-1 - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 38* (57b 2x4) MJ Clarke 36* (48b 2x4)

  39.1 Cairns to Lehmann, two runs, full pitched delivery, driven through
        mid off
  39.2 Cairns to Lehmann, no run, defends a yorker to mid off
  39.3 Cairns to Lehmann, one run, pitched up outside off, driven to point
  39.4 Cairns to Clarke, OUT: bowled! steps away to a shortish ball in an
        attempt to swipe through the off side, plays and misses, Cairns
        hits

       Australia 194/6, Partnership of 71
       MJ Clarke  b Cairns  36 (49b 2x4 0x6)
       DS Lehmann 41* (60b 2x4) CL Cairns 7.4-0-29-2

  39.5 Cairns to Watson, no run, back to a rising delivery, fended down on
        the off side
  39.6 Cairns to Watson, no run, pitched up, played to the off side

End of over 40 (3 runs) Australia 194/6 (RR: 4.85)
CL Cairns 8-0-29-2 - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 41* (60b 2x4) SR Watson 0* (2b)

  40.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  40.2 Oram to Lehmann, one run, short ball, flicked away square
  40.3 Oram to Watson, no run, short of a length, forward, played to cover
  40.4 Oram to Watson, no run, shortish ball, played to backward point
  40.5 Oram to Watson, two runs, pitched up outside off, open faced drive
        through third man
  40.6 Oram to Watson, one run, pitched up outside off, driven through
        backward point

End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 198/6 (RR: 4.83)
JDP Oram 7-0-42-1 - Lockett End
SR Watson 3* (6b) DS Lehmann 42* (62b 2x4)

  41.1 Butler to Watson, OUT: caught behind! forward to a good length
        ball, trying to drive to the off side, gets an outside edge,
        collected by keeper McCullum down the off side

       Australia 198/7, Partnership of 4
       SR Watson  c McCullum b Butler  3 (7b 0x4 0x6)
       DS Lehmann 42* (62b 2x4) IG Butler 4.1-0-32-1 (2nb)

  41.2 Butler to Hogg, one run, full on leg, flicked away fine
  41.3 Butler to Lehmann, one run, good length ball, pushed to mid on for
        a quick single
  41.4 Butler to Hogg, no run, let go, short down off
  41.5 Butler to Hogg, one run, back to a shortish ball, guided through
        third man
  41.6 Butler to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended to the
        off side

End of over 42 (3 runs) Australia 201/7 (RR: 4.79)
IG Butler 5-0-35-1 (2nb) - Coventry End
GB Hogg 2* (3b) DS Lehmann 43* (64b 2x4)

  42.1 Oram to Hogg, one run, back to a shortish ball, driven away through
        point
  42.2 Oram to Lehmann, one run, miscues the pull, inside edge onto pad,
        off the pad to the off side for a quick single
  42.3 Oram to Hogg, no run, pitched up outside off, driven to point
  42.4 Oram to Hogg, (noball) one run, back to a shortish ball, turned to
        the on side for a single
  42.4 Oram to Lehmann, two runs, pitched up, flicked away behind square
  42.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to point
  42.6 Oram to Lehmann, one run, flicked away in the air, bounces out to
        deep mid wicket

End of over 43 (7 runs) Australia 208/7 (RR: 4.84)
JDP Oram 8-0-49-1 (1nb) - Lockett End
DS Lehmann 47* (68b 2x4) GB Hogg 4* (6b)

  43.1 Butler to Lehmann, two runs, short outside off, cut away through
        third man
  43.2 Butler to Lehmann, bye: one run, swing and a miss trying to belt an
        off side delivery, McCullum throws at the bowler's end stumps,
        ricochets for a bye
  43.3 Butler to Hogg, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  43.4 Butler to Hogg, no run, short outside off, cut to Marshall at point
  43.5 Butler to Hogg, wide: no run, full down off, Hogg swings and misses
        in a failed attempt to reach it
  43.5 Butler to Hogg, FOUR, short outside off, Hogg upper cuts over
        backward point, taking one hand off the bat as he follows through
        with the shot
  43.6 Butler to Hogg, two runs, full on leg, flicked away behind square

End of over 44 (10 runs) Australia 218/7 (RR: 4.95)
IG Butler 6-0-44-1 (1w 2nb) - Coventry End
DS Lehmann 49* (70b 2x4) GB Hogg 10* (10b 1x4)

  44.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to backward point
  44.2 Oram to Lehmann, one run, HALF CENTURY: pitched up, pushed to the
        off side for a single
  44.3 Oram to Hogg, no run, forward, pushed to mid on
  44.4 Oram to Hogg, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  44.5 Oram to Hogg, one run, pitched up, driven through mid off
  44.6 Oram to Lehmann, OUT: caught! short ball, Lehmann pulls, Butler
        takes a sharp catch at his short fine leg position

       Australia 220/8, Partnership of 22
       DS Lehmann  c Butler b Oram  50 (73b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 45 (2 runs) Australia 220/8 (RR: 4.89)
JDP Oram 9-0-51-2 (1nb) - Lockett End
GB Hogg 11* (13b 1x4) 

  45.1 Styris to Hogg, no run, shortish ball, pushed away to backward
        point
  45.2 Styris to Hogg, one run, dabbled through third man
  45.3 Styris to Lee, no run, back, taken on the pad
  45.4 Styris to Lee, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  45.5 Styris to Lee, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side
  45.6 Styris to Hogg, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side, Styris fields in his follow through

End of over 46 (2 runs) Australia 222/8 (RR: 4.83)
SB Styris 9-0-35-0 - Coventry End
B Lee 1* (3b) GB Hogg 12* (16b 1x4)

  46.1 Cairns to Lee, one run, pitched wide of off, driven through cover
  46.2 Cairns to Hogg, one run, pitched up, driven through mid off
  46.3 Cairns to Lee, two runs, steps back to cut away through the off
        side
  46.4 Cairns to Lee, no run, forward, driven to cover
  46.5 Cairns to Lee, no run, forward, pushing to the off side
  46.6 Cairns to Lee, two runs, forward to a good length delivery, slashed
        back past the bowler down the ground

End of over 47 (6 runs) Australia 228/8 (RR: 4.85)
CL Cairns 9-0-35-2 - Lockett End
GB Hogg 13* (17b 1x4) B Lee 6* (8b)

  47.1 Butler to Hogg, one run, pitched up, driven through point
  47.2 Butler to Lee, one run, pitched up, driven through mid off
  47.3 Butler to Hogg, two runs, pitched full, smashed away over cover
  47.4 Butler to Hogg, one run, pitched up, driven through mid off
  47.5 Butler to Lee, one run, pitched up, driven through mid on
  47.6 Butler to Hogg, one run, shortish ball, worked away through mid
        wicket

End of over 48 (7 runs) Australia 235/8 (RR: 4.90)
IG Butler 7-0-51-1 (1w 2nb) - Coventry End
GB Hogg 18* (21b 1x4) B Lee 8* (10b)

  48.1 Cairns to Hogg, one run, pitched up, pushed to point for a single
  48.2 Cairns to Lee, OUT: bowled! short of a length slower ball, Lee
        tries to swing away through the on side, misses and the ball goes
        crashing into the stumps

       Australia 236/9, Partnership of 16
       B Lee  b Cairns  8 (11b 0x4 0x6)
       GB Hogg 19* (22b 1x4) CL Cairns 9.2-0-36-3

  48.3 Cairns to Kasprowicz, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended to
        the off side
  48.4 Cairns to Kasprowicz, one run, pitched up, guided through third man
  48.5 Cairns to Hogg, one run, full toss, driven through mid off
  48.6 Cairns to Kasprowicz, one run, full pitched delivery, flicked away
        through backward square

End of over 49 (4 runs) Australia 239/9 (RR: 4.88)
CL Cairns 10-0-39-3 - Lockett End
MS Kasprowicz 2* (3b) GB Hogg 20* (23b 1x4)

  49.1 Butler to Kasprowicz, no run, pitched full outside off, dug away to
        point
  49.2 Butler to Kasprowicz, FOUR, steps away to a fullish ball, cut away
        in the air over backward point
  49.3 Butler to Kasprowicz, no run, shortish ball, Kasprowicz steps
        inside, plays and misses, McCullum collects down leg
  49.4 Butler to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, Kasprowicz steps right
        back, plays and misses trying to reach it at shoulder height
  49.5 Butler to Kasprowicz, no run, steps back to another short one,
        another play and miss
  49.6 Butler to Kasprowicz, three runs, pitched full, Kasprowicz steps
        back to slash it away in the air over backward point

End of over 50 (7 runs) Australia 246/9 (RR: 4.92)
IG Butler 8-0-58-1 (1w 2nb) - Coventry End
MS Kasprowicz 9* (9b 1x4) GB Hogg 20* (23b 1x4)

       So a competitive but perhaps sub-par total for Australia there on a
        very flat pitch
       They got off to an absolute flyer with Gilchrist with smashing them
        everywhere
       But Gilchrist's dismissal sparked something of a collapse
       Daniel Vettori the star bowler by taking wickets and restricting
        runs at the same time
       Lehmann and Clarke were able to stop the rot and put together a
        handy partnership, keeping the runs ticking over at a steady rate
        in contrast to the earlier fireworks from Gilchrist
       But all in all, the New Zealand bowlers have taken the honours in
        this afternoon session
       Chris Cairns also a real stand out by taking wickets in both the
        early and late overs

Match State: Dinner

   0.1 Lee to Fleming, no run, full toss, played back to the bowler
   0.2 Lee to Fleming, OUT: taken on the pad by a ball that pitches middle
        and holds its line, big shout for lbw is upheld

       New Zealand 0/1, Partnership of 0
       SP Fleming  lbw b Lee  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 0* (0b) B Lee 0.2-0-0-1

   0.3 Lee to Sinclair, no run, left down the off side
   0.4 Lee to Sinclair, no run, short ball, ducks down, left to the keeper
   0.5 Lee to Sinclair, no run, left down the off side
   0.6 Lee to Sinclair, two runs, short on middle, worked behind square

End of over 1 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/1 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 245/49 = 5.00)
B Lee 1-0-2-1 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 0* (0b) MS Sinclair 2* (4b)

   1.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, short ball, pulled through backward
        square
   1.2 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, left down the off side
   1.3 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball, defended to mid off
   1.4 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, let go, short down the off side
   1.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
        to the off side
   1.6 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended to
        the off side

End of over 2 (1 run) New Zealand 3/1 (RR: 1.50 RRR: 244/48 = 5.08)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-1-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 1* (1b) MS Sinclair 2* (9b)

   2.1 Lee to Astle, no run, inside edge onto pad, big shout for lbw
        turned down by umpire Davis, fended to the off side
   2.2 Lee to Astle, no run, defended to the off side
   2.3 Lee to Astle, no run, good length delivery, Astle plays and misses
        outside off
   2.4 Lee to Astle, one run, short of a length ball, pushed away behind
        point
   2.5 Lee to Sinclair, two runs, edged! back to a shortish ball, edged
        between slips and gully, throw in from third man, Gilchrist
        collects and removes the bails, replay called for, Sinclair safely
        home for the second
   2.6 Lee to Sinclair, no run, dropped! digs out a fullish delivery,
        outside edge to Ponting at second slip who puts down a sitter

End of over 3 (3 runs) New Zealand 6/1 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 241/47 = 5.13)
B Lee 2-0-5-1 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 2* (5b) MS Sinclair 4* (11b)

   3.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler
   3.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, forced to mid on
   3.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, short outside off, cut to Clark at
        point
   3.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, forward to a good length ball, pushed
        to mid off for a single
   3.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball, played to wide mid
        on
   3.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, driven to point

End of over 4 (2 runs) New Zealand 8/1 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 239/46 = 5.20)
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-3-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 5* (12b) NJ Astle 3* (10b)

   4.1 Lee to Sinclair, no run, full pitched delivery, dug out to the off
        side
   4.2 Lee to Sinclair, no run, back, leaving a short delivery
   4.3 Lee to Sinclair, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced to the
        off side for a quick single
   4.4 Lee to Astle, no run, back to a ball short outside off, driven to
        point
   4.5 Lee to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
   4.6 Lee to Astle, two runs, short on leg, worked away through mid
        wicket

End of over 5 (3 runs) New Zealand 11/1 (RR: 2.20 RRR: 236/45 = 5.24)
B Lee 3-0-8-1 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 6* (15b) NJ Astle 5* (13b)

   5.1 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, pitched up outside off, Sinclair
        pushes forward and misses
   5.2 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        point
   5.3 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        cover
   5.4 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball, played carefully to
        point
   5.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball, fended to the off
        side
   5.6 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        down on the on side, Martyn fields at mid wicket

End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 11/1 (RR: 1.83 RRR: 236/44 = 5.36)
MS Kasprowicz 3-1-3-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 5* (13b) MS Sinclair 6* (21b)

   6.1 Lee to Astle, wide: no run, short ball, plays and misses to a ball
        down leg
   6.1 Lee to Astle, no run, pitched up outside off, struck hard to cover
        where Lehmann makes a diving save, stops it with his left hand
   6.2 Lee to Astle, legbye: FOUR, short down leg, away off the pad
        through fine leg
   6.3 Lee to Astle, no run, shortish ball, played back to the bowler
   6.4 Lee to Astle, two runs, back to a shortish ball, pushed through mid
        on
   6.5 Lee to Astle, two runs, pitched full, driven away through cover
   6.6 Lee to Astle, one run, digs out a full pitched delivery, away
        through third man

End of over 7 (10 runs) New Zealand 21/1 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 226/43 = 5.26)
B Lee 4-0-14-1 (1w) - Coventry End
NJ Astle 10* (19b) MS Sinclair 6* (21b)

   7.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, played away to point
   7.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, FOUR, short ball, pulled away in the air over
        forward square leg
   7.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, five runs, pushed to the off side for a quick
        single, Symonds gives away four overthrows with a poor throw
   7.4 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, wide: no run, plays and misses to a ball
        down off
   7.4 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, pushed away to the off side
   7.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, forward to drive to mid off, Katich
        makes a diving save
   7.6 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, back, played defensively to the off
        side

End of over 8 (10 runs) New Zealand 31/1 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 216/42 = 5.14)
MS Kasprowicz 4-1-13-0 (1w) - Lockett End
NJ Astle 19* (22b 1x4) MS Sinclair 6* (24b)

   8.1 Watson to Astle, no run, yorker, dug out to the off side
   8.2 Watson to Astle, two runs, pitched up, driven through mid on
   8.3 Watson to Astle, one run, pitched up, played to mid on
   8.4 Watson to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
   8.5 Watson to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, played carefully to cover
   8.6 Watson to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, played to the off side

End of over 9 (3 runs) New Zealand 34/1 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 213/41 = 5.20)
SR Watson 1-0-3-0 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 22* (25b 1x4) MS Sinclair 6* (27b)

   9.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up outside off, driven to
        point
   9.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, forward, played to the on
        side
   9.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, two runs, dropped! pitched up, driven in the
        air to mid off, Lehmann stands flat footed instead of getting back
        with the flight of the ball, gets a hand to it but can't hold it
   9.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, driven through point
   9.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, pushed away to cover
   9.6 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball, played to point

End of over 10 (3 runs) New Zealand 37/1 (RR: 3.70 RRR: 210/40 = 5.25)
MS Kasprowicz 5-1-16-0 (1w) - Lockett End
NJ Astle 25* (29b 1x4) MS Sinclair 6* (29b)

  10.1 Watson to Astle, no run, shortish ball, cut to point
  10.2 Watson to Astle, no run, back to a straight delivery, played back
        to the bowler
  10.3 Watson to Astle, no run, pitched up, played to mid wicket
  10.4 Watson to Astle, no run, pitched full outside off, driven to cover
  10.5 Watson to Astle, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  10.6 Watson to Astle, SIX, pitched up outside off, slashed away with a
        smashing square drive over backward point

End of over 11 (6 runs) New Zealand 43/1 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 204/39 = 5.23)
SR Watson 2-0-9-0 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 6* (29b) NJ Astle 31* (35b 1x4 1x6)

  11.1 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, one run, pitched up, pushed away through
        backward point
  11.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, yorker, inside edge onto pad,
        Kasprowicz is the lone appealer
  11.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, driven to wide mid on,
        Hogg fields on
  11.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, pitched up, driven to mid on for a
        quick single
  11.5 Kasprowicz to Sinclair, legbye: one run, off the pad as Sinclair
        plays and misses with the attempted glance, short fine leg
  11.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, plays and misses down the off side

End of over 12 (3 runs) New Zealand 46/1 (RR: 3.83 RRR: 201/38 = 5.29)
MS Kasprowicz 6-1-18-0 (1w) - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 7* (31b) NJ Astle 32* (39b 1x4 1x6)

  12.1 Watson to Sinclair, three runs, pitched up, driven nicely through
        mid off, Lee flicks it up just short of the long off rope
  12.2 Watson to Astle, no run, driven hard to Lehmann at deepish mid off
  12.3 Watson to Astle, one run, pitched up, pushed to mid on for a quick
        single
  12.4 Watson to Sinclair, legbye: two runs, back to a shortish ball,
        taking evasive action, off the arm away through third man
  12.5 Watson to Sinclair, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through backward point
  12.6 Watson to Astle, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler

End of over 13 (7 runs) New Zealand 53/1 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 194/37 = 5.24)
SR Watson 3-0-14-0 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 11* (34b) NJ Astle 33* (42b 1x4 1x6)

  13.1 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, gets forward to whip the ball to the on
        side
  13.2 Hogg to Sinclair, one run, forward, driven to mid on for a quick
        single, the batsmen almost collide mid-pitch, that interrupts
        their progress, the throw comes into the keeper's end, appeal for
        run out, umpire Davis says not out
  13.3 Hogg to Astle, two runs, worked away fine
  13.4 Hogg to Astle, no run, forward, turned to the on side
  13.5 Hogg to Astle, no run, stretches forward, padded to the off side
  13.6 Hogg to Astle, two runs, tossed full, flicked away through fine leg

End of over 14 (5 runs) New Zealand 58/1 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 189/36 = 5.25)
GB Hogg 1-0-5-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 12* (36b) NJ Astle 37* (46b 1x4 1x6)

  14.1 Watson to Sinclair, no run, good length ball, played back to the
        bowler
  14.2 Watson to Sinclair, no run, steps forward to cut to Symonds at
        point
  14.3 Watson to Sinclair, one run, back to a shortish ball, guided
        through backward point
  14.4 Watson to Astle, no run, short down leg, Astle plays and misses in
        an attempt to pull, appeal for catch turned down by umpire Davis,
        looked like it flicked his arm
  14.5 Watson to Astle, no run, another play and miss in an attempt to
        pull
  14.6 Watson to Astle, no run, back to a short ball, defended to the on
        side

End of over 15 (1 run) New Zealand 59/1 (RR: 3.93 RRR: 188/35 = 5.37)
SR Watson 4-0-15-0 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 13* (39b) NJ Astle 37* (49b 1x4 1x6)

  15.1 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, forward, taken on the pad, shout for lbw
        turned down, probably missing leg
  15.2 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, driven to mid wicket
  15.3 Hogg to Sinclair, FOUR, full toss, belted over mid on
  15.4 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, forward to drive to mid wicket
  15.5 Hogg to Sinclair, FOUR, flighted outside leg, flicked away across
        the line away to forward mid wicket
  15.6 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, worked to short fine leg

End of over 16 (8 runs) New Zealand 67/1 (RR: 4.19 RRR: 180/34 = 5.29)
GB Hogg 2-0-13-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 37* (49b 1x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 21* (45b 2x4)

  16.1 Watson to Astle, one run, short outside off, Astle steps back to
        slash through cover
  16.2 Watson to Sinclair, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side for a quick single
  16.3 Watson to Astle, two runs, short outside off, cracked away through
        cover
  16.4 Watson to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended to the off
        side
  16.5 Watson to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
  16.6 Watson to Astle, no run, ducks another bouncer

End of over 17 (4 runs) New Zealand 71/1 (RR: 4.18 RRR: 176/33 = 5.33)
SR Watson 5-0-19-0 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 22* (46b 2x4) NJ Astle 40* (54b 1x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  17.1 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, turned to the on side
  17.2 Hogg to Sinclair, one run, short ball, pulled away through square
        leg
  17.3 Hogg to Astle, no run, flighted full, driven to mid off
  17.4 Hogg to Astle, no run, forward to drive, inside edge onto pad,
        Gilchrist dives, one bounce into his glove
  17.5 Hogg to Astle, no run, flicked to short fine leg
  17.6 Hogg to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to short
        fine leg, fielded by Lehmann

End of over 18 (1 run) New Zealand 72/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 175/32 = 5.47)
GB Hogg 3-0-14-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 23* (48b 2x4) NJ Astle 40* (58b 1x4 1x6)

  18.1 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, pitched up, driven through mid on
  18.2 Lehmann to Astle, one run, pitched up, pushed to cover for a quick
        single
  18.3 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, taken above the knee roll by a
        straightish ball, shout for lbw turned down by umpire Davis
  18.4 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, pushed to the off side
  18.5 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, flighted up, defended
  18.6 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, flighted up, driven to mid on, Lehmann
        fields in his follow through

End of over 19 (2 runs) New Zealand 74/1 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 173/31 = 5.58)
DS Lehmann 1-0-2-0 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 41* (59b 1x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 24* (53b 2x4)

  19.1 Hogg to Astle, no run, tossed up to defend
  19.2 Hogg to Astle, no run, tossed full, played to the on side
  19.3 Hogg to Astle, no run, tossed up, played back to the bowler
  19.4 Hogg to Astle, one run, tossed full, driven through mid off
  19.5 Hogg to Sinclair, one run, flighted up on leg, swept around to deep
        backward square
  19.6 Hogg to Astle, no run, gets on the front foot to defend

End of over 20 (2 runs) New Zealand 76/1 (RR: 3.80 RRR: 171/30 = 5.70)
GB Hogg 4-0-16-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 25* (54b 2x4) NJ Astle 42* (64b 1x4 1x6)

  20.1 Lehmann to Sinclair, two runs, tossed full, driven away through
        cover
  20.2 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, tossed full, defended on the front
        foot
  20.3 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, tossed up, driven through mid off
  20.4 Lehmann to Astle, no run, full toss, played to mid wicket
  20.5 Lehmann to Astle, no run, tossed up, played to the on side
  20.6 Lehmann to Astle, no run, fullish ball, played to the on side

End of over 21 (3 runs) New Zealand 79/1 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 168/29 = 5.79)
DS Lehmann 2-0-5-0 - Coventry End
MS Sinclair 28* (57b 2x4) NJ Astle 42* (67b 1x4 1x6)

  21.1 Hogg to Sinclair, no run, forward to a fullish ball, played to mid
        wicket
  21.2 Hogg to Sinclair, one run, back to a long hop, pulled through
        backward square leg
  21.3 Hogg to Astle, no run, tossed full, driven to mid on, Hogg dives to
        his right to field
  21.4 Hogg to Astle, one run, steps forward, inside edge onto pad, off to
        the off side for a quick single
  21.5 Hogg to Sinclair, one run, tossed up, turned through mid wicket
  21.6 Hogg to Astle, FOUR, tossed full outside leg, swept around through
        fine leg

End of over 22 (7 runs) New Zealand 86/1 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 161/28 = 5.75)
GB Hogg 5-0-23-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 30* (60b 2x4) NJ Astle 47* (70b 2x4 1x6)

  22.1 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, tossed up, driven down to long on
  22.2 Lehmann to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked through
        mid wicket
  22.3 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, pushed to the off side for a quick
        single, Hogg comes in from point to field, throws to the non-
        striker's end, just misses, had he hit direct Sinclair would have
        been out
  22.4 Lehmann to Astle, no run, pushed to the off side
  22.5 Lehmann to Astle, no run, played down on the on side
  22.6 Lehmann to Astle, one run, short ball, worked around behind square

End of over 23 (4 runs) New Zealand 90/1 (RR: 3.91 RRR: 157/27 = 5.81)
DS Lehmann 3-0-9-0 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 49* (74b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 32* (62b 2x4)

  23.1 Symonds to Astle, one run, HALF CENTURY: tossed up outside off,
        driven through backward point
  23.2 Symonds to Sinclair, one run, driven through mid off
  23.3 Symonds to Astle, no run, driven back to the bowler
  23.4 Symonds to Astle, one run, forward, driven through mid on
  23.5 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, tossed up, played to the on side
  23.6 Symonds to Sinclair, one run, forward to sweep over backward square

End of over 24 (4 runs) New Zealand 94/1 (RR: 3.92 RRR: 153/26 = 5.88)
A Symonds 1-0-4-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 34* (65b 2x4) NJ Astle 51* (77b 2x4 1x6)

  24.1 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, steps down the track to loft over mid
        off, one bounce to Watson at long off
  24.2 Lehmann to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid on
  24.3 Lehmann to Astle, one run, full toss, driven through mid on
  24.4 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, steps away to cut through cover
  24.5 Lehmann to Astle, one run, steps forward to drive through long on
  24.6 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, forward, defended to the off side

End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 98/1 (RR: 3.92 RRR: 149/25 = 5.96)
DS Lehmann 4-0-13-0 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 53* (80b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 36* (68b 2x4)

  25.1 Symonds to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side
  25.2 Symonds to Astle, one run, tossed up, driven through wide mid off
  25.3 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, tossed up, pushed to the off side
  25.4 Symonds to Sinclair, one run, worked away through fine leg
  25.5 Symonds to Astle, one run, forward, turned through the on side
  25.6 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, steps forward, turned to square leg

End of over 26 (3 runs) New Zealand 101/1 (RR: 3.88 RRR: 146/24 = 6.08)
A Symonds 2-0-7-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 55* (83b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 37* (71b 2x4)

  26.1 Lee to Astle, no run, short of a length delivery, playing and
        missing outside off
  26.2 Lee to Astle, one run, forward to a good length delivery, off an
        inside edge to mid wicket
  26.3 Lee to Sinclair, no run, swerves back from a short delivery
  26.4 Lee to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, played carefully to cover
  26.5 Lee to Sinclair, FOUR, steps down the pitch to belt the ball high
        down the ground, one bounce over the rope
  26.6 Lee to Sinclair, two runs, full toss, flicked through mid wicket

End of over 27 (7 runs) New Zealand 108/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 139/23 = 6.04)
B Lee 5-0-21-1 (1w) - Coventry End
NJ Astle 56* (85b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 43* (75b 3x4)

  27.1 Symonds to Astle, one run, tossed up outside off, swept through
        square leg
  27.2 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid
        on
  27.3 Symonds to Sinclair, legbye: two runs, attempted glance, away off
        the pad through fine leg
  27.4 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, tossed up, turned to the on side
  27.5 Symonds to Sinclair, two runs, tossed full outside off, swept away
        through mid wicket
  27.6 Symonds to Sinclair, no run, forward and beaten outside off

End of over 28 (5 runs) New Zealand 113/1 (RR: 4.04 RRR: 134/22 = 6.09)
A Symonds 3-0-10-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 57* (86b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 45* (80b 3x4)

  28.1 Lee to Astle, FOUR, pitched full outside off, slashed away behind
        point
  28.2 Lee to Astle, two runs, full pitched delivery, flicked through mid
        wicket
  28.3 Lee to Astle, no run, plays and misses to a ball outside off
  28.4 Lee to Astle, no run, short of a length ball, pushed to Ponting at
        backward point, misfield, a run is on offer but the communication
        between the batsmen is rather poor
  28.5 Lee to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to the off
        side for a quick single
  28.6 Lee to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point

End of over 29 (7 runs) New Zealand 120/1 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 127/21 = 6.05)
B Lee 6-0-28-1 (1w) - Coventry End
NJ Astle 64* (91b 3x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 45* (81b 3x4)

  29.1 Symonds to Astle, two runs, tossed up, flicked away through square
        leg
  29.2 Symonds to Astle, two runs, struck away through extra cover, Hayden
        dives prematurely in the deep
  29.3 Symonds to Astle, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  29.4 Symonds to Astle, no run, gets forward to block the delivery
  29.5 Symonds to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid on
  29.6 Symonds to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to cover

End of over 30 (4 runs) New Zealand 124/1 (RR: 4.13 RRR: 123/20 = 6.15)
A Symonds 4-0-14-0 - Lockett End
MS Sinclair 45* (81b 3x4) NJ Astle 68* (97b 3x4 1x6)

  30.1 Lehmann to Sinclair, two runs, steps forward to drive away through
        extra cover, saved on the rope by Lee
  30.2 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, forward to block the ball
  30.3 Lehmann to Sinclair, one run, full on the toes, flicked through mid
        on
  30.4 Lehmann to Astle, one run, forward, pushed through mid on
  30.5 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  30.6 Lehmann to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point

End of over 31 (4 runs) New Zealand 128/1 (RR: 4.13 RRR: 119/19 = 6.26)
DS Lehmann 5-0-17-0 - Coventry End
NJ Astle 69* (98b 3x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 48* (86b 3x4)

  31.1 Symonds to Astle, no run, run out! tossed up, driven to cover,
        throw comes into Symonds, backhands onto the stumps, Sinclair
        backed up a long way and tries to regain his ground, Symonds
        appeals and the replay is called for, the third umpire takes his
        time but eventually gives i

       New Zealand 128/2, Partnership of 128
       MS Sinclair  run out (Clarke)  48 (86b 3x4 0x6)

  31.2 Symonds to Astle, no run, forward, played to mid on
  31.3 Symonds to Astle, one run, steps forward to drive through mid on
  31.4 Symonds to Styris, no run, steps forward to defend to mid off
  31.5 Symonds to Styris, no run, driven back to the bowler, Symonds
        flicks back onto the stumps, non-striker in his ground this time
  31.6 Symonds to Styris, two runs, flicked away fine, Lee misfield gives
        away a second

End of over 32 (3 runs) New Zealand 131/2 (RR: 4.09 RRR: 116/18 = 6.44)
A Symonds 5-0-17-0 - Lockett End
NJ Astle 70* (101b 3x4 1x6) SB Styris 2* (3b)

  32.1 Lehmann to Astle, OUT: fullish delivery, Astle digs it out in the
        air to short mid wicket where Ponting takes a wonderful catch
        diving to his left

       New Zealand 131/3, Partnership of 3
       NJ Astle  c Ponting b Lehmann  70 (102b 3x4 1x6)
       SB Styris 2* (3b) DS Lehmann 5.1-0-17-1

  32.2 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, tossed up, defended to the off side
  32.3 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, back to a shortish ball, turned to
        mid wicket for a single
  32.4 Lehmann to Styris, no run, steps forward to drive to wide mid off
  32.5 Lehmann to Styris, no run, tossed up, pushed to the off side
  32.6 Lehmann to Styris, two runs, tossed up outside leg, swept away
        through fine leg

End of over 33 (3 runs) New Zealand 134/3 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 113/17 = 6.65)
DS Lehmann 6-0-20-1 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 1* (2b) SB Styris 4* (6b)

  33.1 Symonds to Marshall, two runs, tossed up, driven through cover
  33.2 Symonds to Marshall, one run, swept to short fine leg
  33.3 Symonds to Styris, no run, tossed up, played to mid wicket
  33.4 Symonds to Styris, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  33.5 Symonds to Styris, one run, tossed full, flicked away through
        backward square leg
  33.6 Symonds to Marshall, one run, tossed up outside off, played behind
        point for a quick single

End of over 34 (5 runs) New Zealand 139/3 (RR: 4.09 RRR: 108/16 = 6.75)
A Symonds 6-0-22-0 - Lockett End
HJH Marshall 5* (5b) SB Styris 5* (9b)

  34.1 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, tossed up, played back to the bowler
  34.2 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, forward, worked to the on side for a
        quick single
  34.3 Lehmann to Styris, OUT: caught! charges the delivery to loft the
        ball down the ground, struck high in the air down to long off
        where Lee in position to take the catch

       New Zealand 140/4, Partnership of 9
       SB Styris  c Lee b Lehmann  5 (10b 0x4 0x6)
       HJH Marshall 6* (7b) DS Lehmann 6.3-0-21-2

Match State: Drinks

  34.4 Lehmann to Oram, one run, tossed up, played to mid wicket for a
        quick single, throw from Symonds hits direct, replay called for
        but he's safely home
  34.5 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, forward, taken on the pad, big shout
        for lbw, umpire Davis gives a shake of the head
  34.6 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, shortish ball, worked to square leg

End of over 35 (3 runs) New Zealand 142/4 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 105/15 = 7.00)
DS Lehmann 7-0-23-2 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 7* (9b) JDP Oram 1* (1b)

  35.1 Hogg to Marshall, no run, back to a shortish ball, plays and misses
        in an attempt to cut
  35.2 Hogg to Marshall, no run, forward, played defensively back to the
        bowler
  35.3 Hogg to Marshall, one run, tossed up, pushed to cover for a single
  35.4 Hogg to Oram, one run, short ball, pulled around to deep square leg
  35.5 Hogg to Marshall, no run, gets right back, defended to the on side
  35.6 Hogg to Marshall, no run, played to the on side

End of over 36 (2 runs) New Zealand 144/4 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 103/14 = 7.36)
GB Hogg 6-0-25-0 - Lockett End
JDP Oram 2* (2b) HJH Marshall 8* (14b)

  36.1 Lehmann to Oram, one run, short ball, worked through mid wicket
  36.2 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, steps forward to drive to wide mid on
  36.3 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid off
  36.4 Lehmann to Oram, one run, forward to drive through mid on
  36.5 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, back to a ball that turns in, taken on
        the front pad, appeal for lbw turned down, probably going down leg
  36.6 Lehmann to Marshall, no run, forward, defended to the off side

End of over 37 (3 runs) New Zealand 147/4 (RR: 3.97 RRR: 100/13 = 7.69)
DS Lehmann 8-0-26-2 - Coventry End
JDP Oram 4* (4b) HJH Marshall 9* (18b)

  37.1 Hogg to Oram, FOUR, reverse pull away through backward point
  37.2 Hogg to Oram, one run, full on leg, played to the on side
  37.3 Hogg to Marshall, one run, swept away behind square
  37.4 Hogg to Oram, one run, pushed to the off side
  37.5 Hogg to Marshall, no run, gets forward to block the delivery
  37.6 Hogg to Marshall, one run, back to a long hop, worked fine

End of over 38 (8 runs) New Zealand 155/4 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 92/12 = 7.67)
GB Hogg 7-0-33-0 - Lockett End
HJH Marshall 11* (21b) JDP Oram 10* (7b 1x4)

       There's been a ball change
  38.1 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, short ball, pulled through mid wicket
  38.2 Lehmann to Oram, FOUR, tossed up outside off, slogged away over mid
        wicket
  38.3 Lehmann to Oram, one run, short, reverse swept to third man
  38.4 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, forward, turned to the on side
  38.5 Lehmann to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked through
        the on side
  38.6 Lehmann to Marshall, one run, worked behind square

End of over 39 (9 runs) New Zealand 164/4 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 83/11 = 7.55)
DS Lehmann 9-0-35-2 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 14* (24b) JDP Oram 16* (10b 2x4)

  39.1 Symonds to Marshall, two runs, back to a shortish ball, cut through
        third man
  39.2 Symonds to Marshall, one run, back, pushed behind point
  39.3 Symonds to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, pushed through
        mid on
  39.4 Symonds to Marshall, no run, forward, defended behind point
  39.5 Symonds to Marshall, one run, back, worked through mid wicket
  39.6 Symonds to Oram, one run, swept around through fine leg

End of over 40 (6 runs) New Zealand 170/4 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 77/10 = 7.70)
A Symonds 7-0-28-0 - Lockett End
JDP Oram 18* (12b 2x4) HJH Marshall 18* (28b)

  40.1 Watson to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  40.2 Watson to Oram, no run, plays and misses to a ball short down off
  40.3 Watson to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the on side, Watson runs through to field the ball, misses with
        the throw at the striker's end
  40.4 Watson to Marshall, two runs, back to a short ball, upper cut over
        a vacant short third man region
  40.5 Watson to Marshall, two runs, short ball, slashing cut to deep
        backward point, misfield makes sure of the second
  40.6 Watson to Marshall, one run, pitched up, driven through cover

End of over 41 (6 runs) New Zealand 176/4 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 71/9 = 7.89)
SR Watson 6-0-25-0 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 23* (31b) JDP Oram 19* (15b 2x4)

  41.1 Symonds to Marshall, one run, short, whipped behind square
  41.2 Symonds to Oram, one run, steps down the track, driven to cover,
        Ponting dives to save as delivers the throw in quickly
  41.3 Symonds to Marshall, two runs, back to a long hop, cut through
        third man
  41.4 Symonds to Marshall, one run, tossed up outside off, driven through
        cover point
  41.5 Symonds to Oram, one run, full on leg, flicked over mid wicket
  41.6 Symonds to Marshall, one run, forward to a ball full outside off,
        swept through backward square

End of over 42 (7 runs) New Zealand 183/4 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 64/8 = 8.00)
A Symonds 8-0-35-0 - Lockett End
HJH Marshall 28* (35b) JDP Oram 21* (17b 2x4)

  42.1 Watson to Marshall, one run, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        through third man
  42.2 Watson to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, plays and misses
        in an attempt to pull
  42.3 Watson to Oram, one run, fullish delivery, put away through point
  42.4 Watson to Marshall, one run, shortish ball, pushed to cover for a
        quick single
  42.5 Watson to Oram, two runs, pitched up, driven through extra cover
  42.6 Watson to Oram, no run, pitched up outside off, chopped to the off
        side, Watson comes through to field in his follow through

End of over 43 (5 runs) New Zealand 188/4 (RR: 4.37 RRR: 59/7 = 8.43)
SR Watson 7-0-30-0 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 30* (37b) JDP Oram 24* (21b 2x4)

  43.1 Kasprowicz to Marshall, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        mid on
  43.2 Kasprowicz to Marshall, one run, pitched up, lofted over cover
  43.3 Kasprowicz to Oram, OUT: caught behind! fullish ball, Oram has a
        slash at it, collected by Gilchrist down the off side, appeal for
        caught behind is upheld by umpire Koertzen

       New Zealand 189/5, Partnership of 49
       JDP Oram  c Gilchrist b Kasprowicz  24 (22b 2x4 0x6)
       HJH Marshall 31* (39b) MS Kasprowicz 6.3-1-19-1 (1w)

  43.4 Kasprowicz to Cairns, one run, pushed to the off side
  43.5 Kasprowicz to Marshall, one run, swung over mid on
  43.6 Kasprowicz to Cairns, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 44 (3 runs) New Zealand 191/5 (RR: 4.34 RRR: 56/6 = 9.33)
MS Kasprowicz 7-1-21-1 (1w) - Lockett End
HJH Marshall 32* (40b) CL Cairns 1* (2b)

  44.1 Watson to Marshall, one run, short outside off, cut to deep third
        man
  44.2 Watson to Cairns, two runs, full toss, played straight, bounces
        over Watson who had already fallen to ground
  44.3 Watson to Cairns, two runs, short ball, punched through backward
        point
  44.4 Watson to Cairns, no run, fullish ball, plays and misses to a ball
        down off
  44.5 Watson to Cairns, one run, steps away to a shortish ball, whacked
        through mid off
  44.6 Watson to Marshall, one run, full toss, played to cover

End of over 45 (7 runs) New Zealand 198/5 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 49/5 = 9.80)
SR Watson 8-0-37-0 - Coventry End
HJH Marshall 34* (42b) CL Cairns 6* (6b)

  45.1 Kasprowicz to Marshall, one run, short of a length, cut to deep
        third man
  45.2 Kasprowicz to Cairns, one run, steps out to a short ball, pulled to
        mid wicket for a single
  45.3 Kasprowicz to Marshall, one run, pitched up, driven down to deep
        mid off
  45.4 Kasprowicz to Cairns, FOUR, pitched up and swung away with a slog
        through mid wicket
  45.5 Kasprowicz to Cairns, two runs, pitched up, driven over the
        bowler's head
  45.6 Kasprowicz to Cairns, one run, guided to third man

End of over 46 (10 runs) New Zealand 208/5 (RR: 4.52 RRR: 39/4 = 9.75)
MS Kasprowicz 8-1-31-1 (1w) - Lockett End
CL Cairns 14* (10b 1x4) HJH Marshall 36* (44b)

  46.1 Lee to Cairns, OUT: bowled! perfectly directed yorker, Cairns steps
        out to give himself room, tries to swing inside out through the
        off side, but he misses and Lee hits

       New Zealand 208/6, Partnership of 19
       CL Cairns  b Lee  14 (11b 1x4 0x6)
       HJH Marshall 36* (44b) B Lee 6.1-0-28-2 (1w)

  46.2 Lee to McCullum, one run, short ball, worked down to fine leg
  46.3 Lee to Marshall, two runs, pulls but then withdraws to a short
        ball, away off the face through third man
  46.4 Lee to Marshall, two runs, steps out to slash behind point, appeal
        for run out at the striker's end, replay called for but he's safe
  46.5 Lee to Marshall, two runs, full on leg, flicked away through square
        leg
  46.6 Lee to Marshall, no run, short ball, Marshall steps out to swipe at
        the ball, misses and Gilchrist collects

End of over 47 (7 runs) New Zealand 215/6 (RR: 4.57 RRR: 32/3 = 10.67)
B Lee 7-0-35-2 (1w) - Coventry End
BB McCullum 1* (1b) HJH Marshall 42* (48b)

  47.1 Kasprowicz to McCullum, two runs, full toss, struck down to long on
  47.2 Kasprowicz to McCullum, FOUR, full outside off, lofted inside out
        in the air over cover
  47.3 Kasprowicz to McCullum, FOUR, short ball, smashed away with a low
        down cut away through the off side
  47.4 Kasprowicz to McCullum, one run, follows the ball down off to drive
        through the off side
  47.5 Kasprowicz to Marshall, FOUR, steps out to loft over mid off, beats
        the diving Symonds at the long off boundary
  47.6 Kasprowicz to Marshall, wide: FOUR, full down leg, beats the
        batsman and the keeper
  47.6 Kasprowicz to Marshall, two runs, pitched up, driven through mid
        off for a couple more

End of over 48 (22 runs) New Zealand 237/6 (RR: 4.94 RRR: 10/2 = 5.00)
MS Kasprowicz 9-1-53-1 (2w) - Lockett End
BB McCullum 12* (5b 2x4) HJH Marshall 48* (50b 1x4)

       That over may have swung this game
  48.1 Lee to McCullum, no run, steps forward and in to try and glance
        fine, taken on the pad, Lee collects the ball then appeals for
        lbw, turned down by umpire Davis, struck outside the line
  48.2 Lee to McCullum, one run, steps out to swipe away through third man
  48.3 Lee to Marshall, one run, steps out to swipe to mid off, throw from
        Ponting to the non-striker's end misses
  48.4 Lee to McCullum, one run, yorker, runs away off the toe of the bat
        to fine leg
  48.5 Lee to Marshall, one run, HALF CENTURY: steps back, chopped down on
        the off side for a single
  48.6 Lee to McCullum, one run, forward to a fullish ball, driven through
        mid on

End of over 49 (5 runs) New Zealand 242/6 (RR: 4.94 RRR: 5/1 = 5.00)
B Lee 8-0-40-2 (1w) - Coventry End
BB McCullum 15* (9b 2x4) HJH Marshall 50* (52b 1x4)

       New Zealand need five runs off the remaining over to win
       Watson to bowl the final over of the innings after Kasprowicz took
        a beating in his last
  49.1 Watson to McCullum, FOUR, steps inside to a fullish delivery,
        scooped away through fine leg, and that ties the game
  49.2 Watson to McCullum, no run, pitched up, played to Lehmann at short
        extra cover
  49.3 Watson to McCullum, no run, steps down the track to drive to mid
        on, thought of a single but its not there
  49.4 Watson to McCullum, one run, pitched up, driven through cover to
        win the match
       New Zealand wins a topsy-turvy match to take a 1-0 series lead
       Australia's total of 246 always appeared to be a bit below par on
        this pitch
       Astle and Sinclair looked to have things well under control before
        Sinclair's controversial run out sparked a middle order collapse
       Hamish Marshall did steady the ship but his lack of boundaries
        meant they could never get quite on top of the required run rate
       With three overs to go and New Zealand still needing 32 runs it
        looked like Australia might just come away with this one
       But Michael Kasprowicz produced an over straight from his
        nightmares, costing 22 runs
       From there it was pretty smooth sailing in the last two overs to
        victory

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