2nd Test: Australia v New Zealand at Adelaide, 26-30 Nov 2004

Ball-by-Ball Commentary

       Welcome to the second and final Test of this Trans-Tasman series
       The Australians have unsurprisingly named an unchanged eleven
       The New Zealanders have made two changes
       Left arm seamer James Franklin, who was injured for the first Test,
        comes in for Kyle Mills
       Whilst off-spinner Paul Wiseman comes into the side at the expense
        of batsman Craig McMillan to bolster the bowling
       Australian captain Ricky Ponting has won the toss and elected to
        bat first
   0.1 Martin to Langer, FOUR, pitched full outside off, put away with a
        square drive through forward point
   0.2 Martin to Langer, three runs, pitched full outside off, struck away
        through cover
   0.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up outside off, front foot leave
        from Hayden
   0.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to Wiseman at mid off
   0.5 Martin to Hayden, two runs, pitched up outside off, driven through
        cover
   0.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler

End of over 1 (9 runs) Australia 9/0
CS Martin 1-0-9-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 7* (2b 1x4) ML Hayden 2* (4b)

   1.1 Franklin to Langer, (noball) no run, full toss, played to the off
        side
   1.1 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, half volley outside off, struck away with
        a wondrous cover drive
   1.2 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, full toss, put away with a square drive
   1.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, forward, beaten by a good ball outside
        off
   1.4 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched full outside off, smashed away
        with another square drive
   1.5 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched up outside off, slashed away
        through third man
   1.6 Franklin to Langer, (noball) no run, left outside off
   1.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, full toss, but miscues the shot,
        bounces to Wiseman at mid off

End of over 2 (18 runs) Australia 27/0
JEC Franklin 1-0-18-0 (2nb) - City End
ML Hayden 2* (4b) JL Langer 23* (10b 5x4)

   2.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, Hayden is forward to drive,
        leading edge along the ground to point
   2.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, drives a fullish delivery, saved by
        Vettori at cover
   2.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid
        off
   2.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves a delivery angled across him
   2.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   2.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side

End of over 3 (maiden) Australia 27/0
CS Martin 2-1-9-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 23* (10b 5x4) ML Hayden 2* (10b)

   3.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, full pitched delivery, dug out back to
        the bowler
   3.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitches short, swings down the off side
   3.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, full pitched delivery, clipped to
        square leg
   3.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, shoulders arms to leave outside off
   3.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, back to a good length ball, shapes to
        leave, taken on the thigh, shout for lbw turned down, the bounce
        was too much
   3.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler

End of over 4 (maiden) Australia 27/0
JEC Franklin 2-1-18-0 (2nb) - City End
ML Hayden 2* (10b) JL Langer 23* (16b 5x4)

   4.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
   4.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   4.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   4.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, ducks a bouncer, McCullum leaps high to
        collect
   4.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to Oram
        at short cover
   4.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, short down leg, Hayden flashes at it,
        McCullum collects down the leg side and offers a token appeal

End of over 5 (maiden) Australia 27/0
CS Martin 3-2-9-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 23* (16b 5x4) ML Hayden 2* (16b)

   5.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, Langer is forward to defend
   5.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, edged short of
        slips
   5.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, short down the off side
   5.4 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched full outside off, slashed away
        with a square drive forward of point
   5.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
   5.6 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched up outside off, struck away with
        a drive through cover

End of over 6 (8 runs) Australia 35/0
JEC Franklin 3-1-26-0 (2nb) - City End
ML Hayden 2* (16b) JL Langer 31* (22b 7x4)

   6.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   6.2 Martin to Hayden, three runs, pitched up, driven down the ground
   6.3 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to the
        off side
   6.4 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
   6.5 Martin to Langer, three runs, back to a shortish ball, steered
        through third man
   6.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side

End of over 7 (6 runs) Australia 41/0
CS Martin 4-2-15-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 34* (25b 7x4) ML Hayden 5* (19b)

   7.1 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the off
        side
   7.2 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
   7.3 Oram to Langer, no run, taken high on the pad, shout for lbw turned
        down by umpire Bucknor, maybe pitched outside leg too
   7.4 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
   7.5 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a short ball, chopped down in front
        of Sinclair at gully
   7.6 Oram to Langer, one run, back to a short ball, played down on the
        on side for a single

End of over 8 (1 run) Australia 42/0
JDP Oram 1-0-1-0 - City End
JL Langer 35* (31b 7x4) ML Hayden 5* (19b)

   8.1 Martin to Langer, one run, pitched up, driving, leading edge to
        cover
   8.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken on the
        thigh trying to pull
   8.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, shortish ball, played back to the bowler
   8.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   8.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   8.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, short ball, left down the off side

End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 43/0
CS Martin 5-2-16-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 36* (32b 7x4) ML Hayden 5* (24b)

   9.1 Oram to Langer, no run, taken on the pad by a ball that pitches
        outside leg, big shout for lbw turned down
   9.2 Oram to Langer, legbye: one run, shortish ball, taken on the pad,
        down on the on side for a single
   9.3 Oram to Hayden, no run, pushed away to mid off
   9.4 Oram to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played to the on side, Oram
        fields in his follow through
   9.5 Oram to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
   9.6 Oram to Hayden, no run, steps forward to pull a shortish ball,
        misses and the ball takes him in the body

End of over 10 (1 run, maiden) Australia 44/0
JDP Oram 2-1-1-0 - City End
JL Langer 36* (34b 7x4) ML Hayden 5* (28b)

  10.1 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, Langer plays and misses down
        the off side
  10.2 Martin to Langer, no run, let go, short down the off side
  10.3 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a short ball, pulls the bat
        inside the line of the ball
  10.4 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  10.5 Martin to Langer, no run, short ball, left down the off side
  10.6 Martin to Langer, two runs, pitched full on the pads, flicked away
        through mid wicket

End of over 11 (2 runs) Australia 46/0
CS Martin 6-2-18-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 5* (28b) JL Langer 38* (40b 7x4)

  11.1 Oram to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played off the back foot to mid
        off
  11.2 Oram to Hayden, no run, let go, short down the off side
  11.3 Oram to Hayden, two runs, back to a shortish ball, worked away
        through backward square
  11.4 Oram to Hayden, one run, pitched up, inside edge to the on side
  11.5 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, chopped down into
        the pitch
  11.6 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side

End of over 12 (3 runs) Australia 49/0
JDP Oram 3-1-4-0 - City End
ML Hayden 8* (32b) JL Langer 38* (42b 7x4)

  12.1 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  12.2 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to point
  12.3 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to point
  12.4 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, clipped to square leg
  12.5 Franklin to Hayden, no run, let go, short down the off side
  12.6 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played defensively to cover

End of over 13 (maiden) Australia 49/0
JEC Franklin 4-2-26-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 38* (42b 7x4) ML Hayden 8* (38b)

  13.1 Oram to Langer, no run, short ball, left down the off side
  13.2 Oram to Langer, no run, forward to leave down the off side
  13.3 Oram to Langer, no run, short ball, Langer misses with the pull
        down the off side
  13.4 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on the
        off side
  13.5 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward defensively to cover
  13.6 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side

End of over 14 (maiden) Australia 49/0
JDP Oram 4-2-4-0 - City End
ML Hayden 8* (38b) JL Langer 38* (48b 7x4)

Match State: Drinks

  14.1 Franklin to Hayden, FOUR, charges the delivery to loft the ball
        down the ground
  14.2 Franklin to Hayden, no run, short ball, left down the off side
  14.3 Franklin to Hayden, three runs, back to a shortish ball, slashes to
        cut, edged through fine leg
  14.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched full outside off, driven to
        point
  14.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, gets forward, taken on the pad
  14.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side

End of over 15 (7 runs) Australia 56/0
JEC Franklin 5-2-33-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 15* (41b 1x4) JL Langer 38* (51b 7x4)

  15.1 Oram to Hayden, one run, pitched up, played to the off side
  15.2 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  15.3 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to the
        bowler
  15.4 Oram to Langer, no run, short ball, left alone
  15.5 Oram to Langer, no run, played defensively to the off side
  15.6 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler

End of over 16 (1 run) Australia 57/0
JDP Oram 5-2-5-0 - City End
ML Hayden 16* (42b 1x4) JL Langer 38* (56b 7x4)

  16.1 Franklin to Hayden, two runs, pitched up, worked around behind
        square
  16.2 Franklin to Hayden, FOUR, pitched up, slashed away through mid
        wicket
  16.3 Franklin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, tries to pull,
        taken on the body
  16.4 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played to square leg
  16.5 Franklin to Hayden, no run, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        to gully
  16.6 Franklin to Hayden, FOUR, steps forward to a short ball, smashed
        away with a pull through mid wicket

End of over 17 (10 runs) Australia 67/0
JEC Franklin 6-2-43-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 38* (56b 7x4) ML Hayden 26* (48b 3x4)

  17.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, steps down to the pitch of the delivery,
        driven to mid on
  17.2 Vettori to Langer, two runs, steps down the pitch to meet the
        delivery, lofted over mid on
  17.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, gets forward to drive to mid on
  17.4 Vettori to Hayden, one run, forward to push to the off side
  17.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, steps down the track to drive to long
        on
  17.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, played back to the bowler

End of over 18 (5 runs) Australia 72/0
DL Vettori 1-0-5-0 - City End
JL Langer 42* (60b 7x4) ML Hayden 27* (50b 3x4)

  18.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, full on the pads, played to square leg
  18.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  18.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off side
  18.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, short down the off side
  18.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  18.6 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, back to a ball short outside off, guided
        through third man

End of over 19 (4 runs) Australia 76/0
JEC Franklin 7-2-47-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 27* (50b 3x4) JL Langer 46* (66b 8x4)

  19.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, steps down the track to drive back to
        the bowler
  19.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, Hayden is forward to defend
  19.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, left outside off
  19.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended to the off side
  19.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to defend
  19.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended to the off side

End of over 20 (maiden) Australia 76/0
DL Vettori 2-1-5-0 - City End
JL Langer 46* (66b 8x4) ML Hayden 27* (56b 3x4)

  20.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
  20.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken on the
        body
  20.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  20.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
  20.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, short ball, pulled, bottom edgily,
        rolls to mid off
  20.6 Franklin to Langer, one run, shortish ball, cut to point for a
        single

End of over 21 (1 run) Australia 77/0
JEC Franklin 8-2-48-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 47* (72b 8x4) ML Hayden 27* (56b 3x4)

  21.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, waits on the delivery, worked to the on
        side
  21.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, forward to defend
  21.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, defended to the on side
  21.4 Vettori to Hayden, one run, forward, pushed to cover
  21.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to block the ball
  21.6 Vettori to Langer, two runs, swept away to fine leg, Langer brings
        up his half century

End of over 22 (4 runs) Australia 81/0
DL Vettori 3-1-9-0 - City End
ML Hayden 28* (59b 3x4) JL Langer 50* (75b 8x4)

  22.1 Oram to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid off
        for a single
  22.2 Oram to Langer, no run, back, played down on the on side
  22.3 Oram to Langer, no run, short ball, left down the off side
  22.4 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed away to point
  22.5 Oram to Langer, no run, shortish ball, taken on the pad, ball drops
        to the off side
  22.6 Oram to Langer, no run, beaten by a ball angled across him

End of over 23 (1 run) Australia 82/0
JDP Oram 6-2-6-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 29* (60b 3x4) JL Langer 50* (80b 8x4)

  23.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets down the track, played defensively
        back to the bowler
  23.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, stretches forward to block a full
        flighted delivery
  23.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
  23.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, forward to block the ball
        to the off side
  23.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, delivered from around the wicket this
        time, defended to the off side
  23.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets down the track, played back to the
        bowler

End of over 24 (maiden) Australia 82/0
DL Vettori 4-2-9-0 - City End
JL Langer 50* (80b 8x4) ML Hayden 29* (66b 3x4)

  24.1 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the off side
  24.2 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  24.3 Oram to Langer, no run, taken on the pad, ball dribbles to the on
        side
  24.4 Oram to Langer, no run, pushed to the off side, Hayden runs halfway
        up the pitch, sent back, throw into the non-striker's end hits
        Hayden on the butt
  24.5 Oram to Langer, no run, shortish ball, played down on the on side
  24.6 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, gets solidly forward to defend

End of over 25 (maiden) Australia 82/0
JDP Oram 7-3-6-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 29* (66b 3x4) JL Langer 50* (86b 8x4)

  25.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted full outside leg, played to the
        on side
  25.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, played back to the
        bowler
  25.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
  25.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        on side
  25.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended to the off side
  25.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to push back to the bowler

End of over 26 (maiden) Australia 82/0
DL Vettori 5-3-9-0 - City End
JL Langer 50* (86b 8x4) ML Hayden 29* (72b 3x4)

  26.1 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  26.2 Oram to Langer, no run, shortish ball, defended
  26.3 Oram to Langer, no run, short, left down the off side
  26.4 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  26.5 Oram to Langer, no run, short ball, left to the keeper
  26.6 Oram to Langer, no run, back, defended to the off side

End of over 27 (maiden) Australia 82/0
JDP Oram 8-4-6-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 29* (72b 3x4) JL Langer 50* (92b 8x4)

  27.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, advances down the track to push to mid
        off
  27.2 Vettori to Hayden, two runs, long hop, pulled down to long leg
  27.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended to the on side
  27.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended
  27.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to leave outside off
  27.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, leaving outside off

End of over 28 (2 runs) Australia 84/0
DL Vettori 6-3-11-0 - City End
JL Langer 50* (92b 8x4) ML Hayden 31* (78b 3x4)

  28.1 Oram to Langer, one run, shortish ball, turned to the on side
  28.2 Oram to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid off
  28.3 Oram to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket
  28.4 Oram to Langer, no run, shortish ball, defended down on the on side
  28.5 Oram to Langer, no run, forward to a straightish delivery, inside
        edge onto pad, lbw appeal is stifled
  28.6 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, defended to the off side

End of over 29 (2 runs) Australia 86/0
JDP Oram 9-4-8-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 32* (80b 3x4) JL Langer 51* (96b 8x4)

       And that ends what was a solid session for Australia after winning
        the toss

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

  29.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, forward to block the ball
  29.2 Vettori to Hayden, one run, swept away fine
  29.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, defended
  29.4 Vettori to Langer, two runs, shortish ball, worked away fine
  29.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to block the ball
  29.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the off side

End of over 30 (3 runs) Australia 89/0
DL Vettori 7-3-14-0 - City End
ML Hayden 33* (82b 3x4) JL Langer 53* (100b 8x4)

  30.1 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, full outside leg, flicked away nicely
        through mid wicket
  30.2 Martin to Hayden, three runs, pitched full outside off, struck away
        with a lovely cover drive
  30.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward to block the ball
  30.4 Martin to Langer, one run, pitched up, pushed away to mid off
  30.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, shortish ball, played back into the
        pitch, one bounce back to the bowler
  30.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, leaves a short ball down the off side

End of over 31 (8 runs) Australia 97/0
CS Martin 7-2-26-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 54* (102b 8x4) ML Hayden 40* (86b 4x4)

  31.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, pushed away to the off
        side
  31.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to sweep, taken on the front pad
  31.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted up, driven down the ground
  31.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, pushed away to point
  31.5 Vettori to Hayden, one run, tossed up, pushed to cover for a single
  31.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend

End of over 32 (2 runs) Australia 99/0
DL Vettori 8-3-16-0 - City End
ML Hayden 41* (88b 4x4) JL Langer 55* (106b 8x4)

  32.1 Martin to Hayden, one run, pitched up, driven to mid off for a
        single to bring up the century stand
  32.2 Martin to Langer, no run, fullish ball, defended
  32.3 Martin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, left down the off side
  32.4 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed to the off side
  32.5 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed away to gully
  32.6 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side

End of over 33 (1 run) Australia 100/0
CS Martin 8-2-27-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 42* (89b 4x4) JL Langer 55* (111b 8x4)

  33.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to block the ball
  33.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended to the off side
  33.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, shortish ball, played to the on side
  33.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, long hop, played to square leg
  33.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended
  33.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to block the ball

End of over 34 (maiden) Australia 100/0
DL Vettori 9-4-16-0 - City End
JL Langer 55* (111b 8x4) ML Hayden 42* (95b 4x4)

  34.1 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off, thought of
        a single but its not there
  34.2 Martin to Langer, no run, short outside off, cut to gully
  34.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward to run it to point
  34.4 Martin to Langer, no run, short outside off, played to point
  34.5 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed away to gully
  34.6 Martin to Langer, no run, short ball, miscued pull, bounces to mid
        off

End of over 35 (maiden) Australia 100/0
CS Martin 9-3-27-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 42* (95b 4x4) JL Langer 55* (117b 8x4)

  35.1 Vettori to Hayden, FOUR, steps down the track to the pitch of the
        delivery, lofted over mid off
  35.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, shortish ball, played to the on side
  35.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, dug out to the on side
  35.4 Vettori to Hayden, one run, short outside leg, swept away to deep
        backward square
  35.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted up, pushed away to the off
        side
  35.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the on
        side

End of over 36 (6 runs) Australia 106/0
DL Vettori 10-4-22-0 - City End
JL Langer 56* (118b 8x4) ML Hayden 47* (100b 5x4)

  36.1 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up outside off, has Langer
        slashing and missing
  36.2 Martin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off side
  36.3 Martin to Langer, no run, short of a length, played to the on side
  36.4 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, chopped down in
        front of gully
  36.5 Martin to Langer, one run, short ball, pulled to mid wicket for a
        single
  36.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to mid
        off

End of over 37 (1 run) Australia 107/0
CS Martin 10-3-28-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 57* (123b 8x4) ML Hayden 47* (101b 5x4)

  37.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, shortish ball, worked around behind
        square
  37.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the
        off side
  37.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to sweep, misses, taken on the
        front pad, big shout for lbw, turned down, that was very close,
        was he struck outside the line of off? Vettori can consider
        himself very unlucky
  37.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, stretches forward to block the ball
  37.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to block
  37.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, flighted up, defended

End of over 38 (1 run) Australia 108/0
DL Vettori 11-4-23-0 - City End
JL Langer 58* (124b 8x4) ML Hayden 47* (106b 5x4)

  38.1 Martin to Langer, no run, forward to drive, inside edge, drags it
        to the on side
  38.2 Martin to Langer, no run, short outside off, plays and misses
  38.3 Martin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, pushed to the off side
  38.4 Martin to Langer, three runs, full pitched delivery, flicked away
        through the on side
  38.5 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, short ball, pulled through mid wicket to
        bring up his fifty
  38.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, forward to drive to mid off

End of over 39 (7 runs) Australia 115/0
CS Martin 11-3-35-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 61* (128b 8x4) ML Hayden 51* (108b 6x4)

  39.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
  39.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, played defensively to the
        off side
  39.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the
        off side
  39.4 Vettori to Langer, two runs, quick down leg, worked away fine
  39.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the on
        side
  39.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the
        off side

End of over 40 (2 runs) Australia 117/0
DL Vettori 12-4-25-0 - City End
ML Hayden 51* (108b 6x4) JL Langer 63* (134b 8x4)

  40.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, full outside leg, played to mid wicket
  40.2 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, half tracker, pulled away through the on
        side
  40.3 Martin to Hayden, FOUR, pitched full, driven straight back down the
        ground
  40.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to short cover
  40.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  40.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, edged into pad, to the off
        side

End of over 41 (8 runs) Australia 125/0
CS Martin 12-3-43-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 63* (134b 8x4) ML Hayden 59* (114b 8x4)

  41.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, defended to the on side
  41.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, short ball, miscues the sweep to the on
        side
  41.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, driven to wide mid off
  41.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, stretches forward, taken on the pad
  41.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, pushed to the off side
  41.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, defended to the off side

End of over 42 (maiden) Australia 125/0
DL Vettori 13-5-25-0 - City End
ML Hayden 59* (114b 8x4) JL Langer 63* (140b 8x4)

       Wiseman takes an eternity to set his field
  42.1 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, flighted full, defended
  42.2 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, tossed up, forward to defend
  42.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, played back to the
        bowler
  42.4 Wiseman to Hayden, FOUR, steps down to the pitch of the delivery,
        driven through mid on
  42.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, flighted full, played to the off side
  42.6 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, pushed to the on side, Wiseman
        fields in his follow through

End of over 43 (4 runs) Australia 129/0
PJ Wiseman 1-0-4-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 63* (140b 8x4) ML Hayden 63* (120b 9x4)

  43.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, defended to mid on
  43.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, defended back to the
        bowler
  43.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted up, worked around behind
        square
  43.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, pushed to the off
        side
  43.5 Vettori to Hayden, three runs, steps down the track, thick outside
        edge, runs away through third man
  43.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, defended to the off side

End of over 44 (4 runs) Australia 133/0
DL Vettori 14-5-29-0 - City End
ML Hayden 66* (122b 9x4) JL Langer 64* (144b 8x4)

  44.1 Wiseman to Hayden, FOUR, short outside off, slashed away through
        point
  44.2 Wiseman to Hayden, OUT: caught and bowled! advances down the track,
        driven back to the bowler who claims the catch, Hayden stands his
        ground, third umpire called for, replay shows it went straight
        from bat to hand

       Australia 137/1, Partnership of 137
       ML Hayden  c & b Wiseman  70 (124b 10x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 64* (144b 8x4) PJ Wiseman 1.2-0-8-1

Match State: Drinks

  44.3 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted up, forward to defend
  44.4 Wiseman to Ponting, FOUR, short outside off, cut away through cover
  44.5 Wiseman to Ponting, FOUR, steps down the track to put the delivery
        away with a glorious drive through cover
  44.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, steps forward to drive to point

End of over 45 (12 runs) Australia 145/1
PJ Wiseman 2-0-16-1 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 64* (144b 8x4) RT Ponting 8* (4b 2x4)

  45.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to mid wicket
  45.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, tossed up, driven to mid on
  45.3 Vettori to Ponting, three runs, flighted full, flicked away fine
  45.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, fullish delivery, driven to cover
  45.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  45.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend

End of over 46 (4 runs) Australia 149/1
DL Vettori 15-5-33-0 - City End
RT Ponting 11* (5b 2x4) JL Langer 65* (149b 8x4)

  46.1 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked fine
  46.2 Wiseman to Langer, FOUR, full down leg, swept away fine
  46.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  46.4 Wiseman to Langer, one run, full on leg, clipped behind square
  46.5 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, shortish ball, worked behind square
  46.6 Wiseman to Langer, legbye: one run, full down leg, taken on the pad
        trying to sweep, ball drops off to the on side

End of over 47 (8 runs) Australia 157/1
PJ Wiseman 3-0-23-1 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 70* (153b 9x4) RT Ponting 13* (7b 2x4)

  47.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to defend
  47.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, defended
  47.3 Vettori to Langer, one run, worked around behind square
  47.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
  47.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        cover
  47.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, short outside off, cut to cover

End of over 48 (1 run) Australia 158/1
DL Vettori 16-5-34-0 - City End
JL Langer 71* (156b 9x4) RT Ponting 13* (10b 2x4)

  48.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to block the ball to the off
        side
  48.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to mid wicket
  48.3 Wiseman to Langer, one run, flighted full, flicked away behind
        square
  48.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted up, driven back to the bowler
  48.5 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted full, driven to mid on
  48.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, tossed up, pushed to cover

End of over 49 (1 run) Australia 159/1
PJ Wiseman 4-0-24-1 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 72* (159b 9x4) RT Ponting 13* (13b 2x4)

  49.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  49.2 Vettori to Ponting, two runs, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through point, misfield from Oram turns one into two
  49.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flighted up, defended to the on side
  49.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, shortish ball, swept to square leg
  49.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward to block the ball
  49.6 Vettori to Ponting, one run, gets well forward to sweep around
        through backward square

End of over 50 (4 runs) Australia 163/1
DL Vettori 17-5-38-0 - City End
RT Ponting 16* (18b 2x4) JL Langer 73* (160b 9x4)

  50.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, short down leg
  50.2 Wiseman to Ponting, FOUR, charges down the track to loft the ball
        over mid on
  50.3 Wiseman to Ponting, FOUR, steps down the track to again slog the
        delivery high and hard out to down corner
  50.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted up, forward to drive to mid
        off
  50.5 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, short down leg, let go
  50.6 Wiseman to Ponting, two runs, flighted full outside off, slash from
        Ponting gets a top edge through third man

End of over 51 (10 runs) Australia 173/1
PJ Wiseman 5-0-34-1 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 73* (160b 9x4) RT Ponting 26* (24b 4x4)

  51.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, played to square leg
  51.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played to the off side,
        bowler fields it in his follow through
  51.3 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched up outside off, struck away
        through a drive through cover
  51.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward to push to the off
        side
  51.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, full pitched delivery, dug out to the
        off side
  51.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, shortish ball, pushed to the off side

End of over 52 (4 runs) Australia 177/1
JEC Franklin 9-2-52-0 (2nb) - City End
RT Ponting 26* (24b 4x4) JL Langer 77* (166b 10x4)

  52.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted full, pushed to cover
  52.2 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted up, forward to push to the off
        side
  52.3 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, flighted up outside off, played to mid
        wicket
  52.4 Wiseman to Ponting, two runs, steps down the track to whip the
        delivery through the on side
  52.5 Wiseman to Ponting, FOUR, flighted full outside off, slog swept
        away through mid wicket
  52.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, waits back on the delivery, cut to
        backward point

End of over 53 (6 runs) Australia 183/1
PJ Wiseman 6-0-40-1 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 77* (166b 10x4) RT Ponting 32* (30b 5x4)

  53.1 Franklin to Langer, one run, good length ball, pushed to the off
        side, Ponting runs Langer through for a quick single
  53.2 Franklin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, pushed to the off side
  53.3 Franklin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  53.4 Franklin to Ponting, no run, good length ball, Ponting gets forward
        to push to the off side
  53.5 Franklin to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the on side, Franklin fields in his follow through
  53.6 Franklin to Ponting, no run, shortish ball, worked to the on side

End of over 54 (1 run) Australia 184/1
JEC Franklin 10-2-53-0 (2nb) - City End
JL Langer 78* (167b 10x4) RT Ponting 32* (35b 5x4)

  54.1 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward to defend
  54.2 Oram to Langer, no run, forward to a good length ball, pushed to
        the off side
  54.3 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched full, driven back to the bowler
  54.4 Oram to Langer, no run, good length ball, forward, pushed back down
        the track
  54.5 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, forward to push to the off side
  54.6 Oram to Langer, no run, leaves, short of a length down the off side

End of over 55 (maiden) Australia 184/1
JDP Oram 10-5-8-0 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 32* (35b 5x4) JL Langer 78* (173b 10x4)

  55.1 Franklin to Ponting, no run, shortish ball, pushed to mid off
  55.2 Franklin to Ponting, no run, left down the off side
  55.3 Franklin to Ponting, FOUR, pitched full outside leg, flicked away
        through mid wicket
  55.4 Franklin to Ponting, no run, pushed to the off side
  55.5 Franklin to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  55.6 Franklin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to the on side

End of over 56 (4 runs) Australia 188/1
JEC Franklin 11-2-57-0 (2nb) - City End
JL Langer 78* (173b 10x4) RT Ponting 36* (41b 6x4)

  56.1 Oram to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  56.2 Oram to Langer, one run, carefully played to the off side for a
        single
  56.3 Oram to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  56.4 Oram to Ponting, FOUR, pitched up outside off, slashed away through
        backward point with a lovely square drive
  56.5 Oram to Ponting, no run, pitched up, played to gully
  56.6 Oram to Ponting, two runs, worked away through the on side

End of over 57 (7 runs) Australia 195/1
JDP Oram 11-5-15-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 79* (175b 10x4) RT Ponting 42* (45b 7x4)

  57.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  57.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point
  57.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driving to the off side,
        Franklin fields in his follow through
  57.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, let go, short down off, that one didn't
        seem to come out of the hand properly
  57.5 Franklin to Langer, three runs, forward to a good length delivery,
        driven through mid on
  57.6 Franklin to Ponting, no run, short of a length ball, defended to
        the off side

End of over 58 (3 runs) Australia 198/1
JEC Franklin 12-2-60-0 (2nb) - City End
JL Langer 82* (180b 10x4) RT Ponting 42* (46b 7x4)

  58.1 Oram to Langer, no run, good length ball, played back to the bowler
  58.2 Oram to Langer, one run, shortish ball, Langer gets on the front
        foot to push to the off side for a single
  58.3 Oram to Ponting, three runs, full pitched delivery, Ponting gets on
        the front foot to drive through mid on and bring up the two
        hundred
  58.4 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, driving in the direction of mid
        on but Oram stops it in his follow through
  58.5 Oram to Langer, one run, pitched up, pushed to the off side for a
        quick single, Ponting having to run around the bowler to get to
        the other end
  58.6 Oram to Ponting, no run, let go, short of a length, down the off
        side

End of over 59 (5 runs) Australia 203/1
JDP Oram 12-5-20-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 84* (184b 10x4) RT Ponting 45* (48b 7x4)

       And that is tea
       Australia still well on top with just the loss of wicket so far
        this innings
       All three batsmen have had no trouble getting themselves
        comfortably set on this Les Burdett belter
       The New Zealand bowlers have had to toil hard in stifling hot
        conditions

Match State: Tea - Day 1

  59.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, pitched up, defended
  59.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, shortish ball, worked through mid
        wicket
  59.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up, forward to block the ball
  59.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, full flighted delivery, defended
  59.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up, Ponting gets down the pitch
        to drive to mid wicket
  59.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flighted up, forward to defend to the
        off side

End of over 60 (1 run) Australia 204/1
DL Vettori 18-5-39-0 - City End
JL Langer 85* (186b 10x4) RT Ponting 45* (52b 7x4)

  60.1 Martin to Langer, three runs, pitched full to drive through mid off
  60.2 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, pitched up and struck firmly through mid
        off
  60.3 Martin to Ponting, one run, pitched up, pushed to mid off to bring
        up his fifty
  60.4 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  60.5 Martin to Langer, one run, turned to square leg for a single
  60.6 Martin to Ponting, one run, forward to drive to mid on, bowler gets
        a hand on it

End of over 61 (10 runs) Australia 214/1
CS Martin 13-3-53-0 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 51* (55b 8x4) JL Langer 89* (189b 10x4)

  61.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward to block the ball
  61.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, steps down the track to drive to mid on
  61.3 Vettori to Ponting, two runs, smashed high in the air over mid
        wicket
  61.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, steps back to cut to cover
  61.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretched forward in defence
  61.6 Vettori to Ponting, one run, forward to drive to mid on for a
        single

End of over 62 (3 runs) Australia 217/1
DL Vettori 19-5-42-0 - City End
RT Ponting 54* (61b 8x4) JL Langer 89* (189b 10x4)

  62.1 Martin to Ponting, no run, good length ball, played back to the
        bowler
  62.2 Martin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
  62.3 Martin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  62.4 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, back to a short ball, pulled away through
        mid wicket
  62.5 Martin to Ponting, no run, left down the off side
  62.6 Martin to Ponting, no run, pitched full, turned to mid wicket

End of over 63 (4 runs) Australia 221/1
CS Martin 14-3-57-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 89* (189b 10x4) RT Ponting 58* (67b 9x4)

  63.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, defended to the off side
  63.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked around
        fine
  63.3 Vettori to Ponting, one run, flighted full, worked around behind
        square
  63.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to the
        off side
  63.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted full, worked behind square
  63.6 Vettori to Ponting, FOUR, full down leg, swept away fine

End of over 64 (7 runs) Australia 228/1
DL Vettori 20-5-49-0 - City End
JL Langer 91* (193b 10x4) RT Ponting 63* (69b 10x4)

  64.1 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  64.2 Martin to Langer, FOUR, short ball, pulled away mercilessly through
        mid wicket
  64.3 Martin to Langer, one run, pitched up, turned to the on side,
        Richardson dives to stop the ball at mid wicket
  64.4 Martin to Ponting, no run, pitched up, driven to point
  64.5 Martin to Ponting, no run, forward to a shortish ball, pushed to
        mid off
  64.6 Martin to Ponting, FOUR, short ball and Ponting punishes it with a
        pull through mid wicket

End of over 65 (9 runs) Australia 237/1
CS Martin 15-3-66-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 96* (196b 11x4) RT Ponting 67* (72b 11x4)

  65.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, played back to the bowler
  65.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
  65.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, taken on the pad outside the line of
        off, trying to sweep, Vettori the lone appealer
  65.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to push to the off side
  65.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, swept around behind square
  65.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flighted up, forward to defend

End of over 66 (1 run) Australia 238/1
DL Vettori 21-5-50-0 - City End
JL Langer 97* (201b 11x4) RT Ponting 67* (73b 11x4)

  66.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
  66.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to mid on
  66.3 Wiseman to Langer, one run, turned behind square
  66.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, steps down he track, driven back to the
        bowler
  66.5 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, flighted full, worked behind square
  66.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to the off side

End of over 67 (2 runs) Australia 240/1
PJ Wiseman 7-0-42-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 68* (75b 11x4) JL Langer 98* (205b 11x4)

  67.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flighted up, driven to cover
  67.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretches forward to block the ball
  67.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, fended to the on side
  67.4 Vettori to Ponting, OUT: stumped! advances down the track to the
        delivery, Ponting swings and misses, McCullum collects and removes
        the bails with Ponting a mile out of his ground

       Australia 240/2, Partnership of 103
       RT Ponting  st McCullum b Vettori  68 (79b 11x4 0x6)
       JL Langer 98* (205b 11x4) DL Vettori 21.4-5-50-1

  67.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, chopped to the on side
  67.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side

End of over 68 (maiden) Australia 240/2
DL Vettori 22-6-50-1 - City End
JL Langer 98* (205b 11x4) DR Martyn 0* (2b)

  68.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to sweep, onto pad, half hearted
        appeal for lbw follows
  68.2 Wiseman to Langer, one run, worked to the on side
  68.3 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  68.4 Wiseman to Martyn, legbye: one run, forward to the delivery, off
        the pad away fine, Wiseman the lone appealer for lbw
  68.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward, pushed to the off
        side
  68.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, full pitched delivery, clipped to Styris
        at mid wicket

End of over 69 (2 runs) Australia 242/2
PJ Wiseman 8-0-43-1 - Cathedral End
DR Martyn 0* (4b) JL Langer 99* (209b 11x4)

  69.1 Vettori to Martyn, one run, back to a shortish ball, cut to cover
        for a single
  69.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to the on side
  69.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, fullish delivery, played to Oram at mid
        wicket
  69.4 Vettori to Langer, two runs, back to a short ball down leg, flicked
        away fine
       That brings up Langer's 20th Test century
  69.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, defended
  69.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, turned to the on side

End of over 70 (3 runs) Australia 245/2
DL Vettori 23-6-53-1 - City End
DR Martyn 1* (5b) JL Langer 101* (214b 11x4)

  70.1 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, short outside off, cut to point
  70.2 Wiseman to Martyn, FOUR, gets to the ball with good footwork to
        drive through extra cover
  70.3 Wiseman to Martyn, bye: three runs, back to a ball that moves past
        the outside edge, past the batsman and keeper, runs away fine
  70.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets forward to block the delivery
  70.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, pushed to the off side
  70.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to push to the off side

End of over 71 (7 runs) Australia 252/2
PJ Wiseman 9-0-47-1 - Cathedral End
DR Martyn 5* (8b 1x4) JL Langer 101* (217b 11x4)

  71.1 Vettori to Martyn, one run, turned to the on side
  71.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to defend
  71.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, padded to the on side
  71.4 Vettori to Langer, FOUR, short outside off, cut away through
        backward point
  71.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted full, swept away through mid
        wicket
  71.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken high on
        the pad

End of over 72 (6 runs) Australia 258/2
DL Vettori 24-6-59-1 - City End
JL Langer 106* (221b 12x4) DR Martyn 6* (10b 1x4)

  72.1 Wiseman to Langer, one run, steps down the track to whip the ball
        through mid wicket
  72.2 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut down on the
        off side
  72.3 Wiseman to Martyn, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  72.4 Wiseman to Langer, one run, flighted up, swept behind square
  72.5 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, stretches forward to pad to the off side
  72.6 Wiseman to Martyn, OUT: caught at slip! waits back on the delivery,
        cuts, gets a top edge which flies straight into the hands of
        Stephen Fleming at first slip

       Australia 261/3, Partnership of 21
       DR Martyn  c Fleming b Wiseman  7 (14b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 73 (3 runs) Australia 261/3
PJ Wiseman 10-0-50-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 108* (223b 12x4) 

Match State: Drinks

  73.1 Vettori to Langer, two runs, back to work the ball away fine
  73.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, pushed defensively to the off
        side
  73.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
  73.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, turned to the on side
  73.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked around
        behind square
  73.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the on side

End of over 74 (3 runs) Australia 264/3
DL Vettori 25-6-62-1 - City End
JL Langer 111* (228b 12x4) DS Lehmann 0* (1b)

  74.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to push to the off side
  74.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the on side
  74.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, stretches forward, pushed to the off
        side
  74.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted up, played to mid on
  74.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets well forward to block the ball
  74.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted up, forward to push to the off
        side

End of over 75 (maiden) Australia 264/3
PJ Wiseman 11-1-50-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 0* (1b) JL Langer 111* (234b 12x4)

  75.1 Vettori to Lehmann, two runs, swept away in the air over square leg
  75.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, played to the off side
  75.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, tossed up, pushed back down the pitch
  75.4 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, driven to cover
  75.5 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward to sweep, off the pad to first
        slip
  75.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, digs out a fullish ball

End of over 76 (2 runs) Australia 266/3
DL Vettori 26-6-64-1 - City End
JL Langer 111* (234b 12x4) DS Lehmann 2* (7b)

  76.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, played to the on side
  76.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  76.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
  76.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, looking to turn to the on side,
        leading edge to the off side
  76.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, tossed up, forward to drive to the off
        side, Wiseman fields in his follow through
  76.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed defensively to the off
        side

End of over 77 (maiden) Australia 266/3
PJ Wiseman 12-2-50-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 2* (7b) JL Langer 111* (240b 12x4)

  77.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, played back to the bowler
  77.2 Vettori to Lehmann, FOUR, tossed up outside off, put away with a
        lovely cover drive
  77.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, pushed to cover
  77.4 Vettori to Lehmann, two runs, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        away through backward point
  77.5 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward defensive
  77.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, played back to the
        bowler

End of over 78 (6 runs) Australia 272/3
DL Vettori 27-6-70-1 - City End
JL Langer 111* (240b 12x4) DS Lehmann 8* (13b 1x4)

  78.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, steps down the track, driven to mid on
  78.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to point
  78.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, full flighted delivery, driven to mid on
  78.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, taken on the pad by a ball going down
        leg, appeal is turned down by umpire Shepherd
  78.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets down the track to block the ball
  78.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets on the front foot to push to mid
        off

End of over 79 (maiden) Australia 272/3
PJ Wiseman 13-3-50-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 8* (13b 1x4) JL Langer 111* (246b 12x4)

  79.1 Vettori to Lehmann, two runs, full flighted delivery, flicked away
        to mid wicket
  79.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, steps forward to drive to mid off
  79.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, stretches forward to play defensively
        to the off side
  79.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, shortish ball, worked to mid wicket
        for a single
  79.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the on side
  79.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, gets down the track to turn the ball
        square

End of over 80 (4 runs) Australia 276/3
DL Vettori 28-6-74-1 - City End
JL Langer 112* (248b 12x4) DS Lehmann 11* (17b 1x4)

       Chris Martin returns, with the new ball in his hand
  80.1 Martin to Langer, one run, full outside leg, flicked behind square
  80.2 Martin to Lehmann, no run, left down the off side
  80.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short down leg, worked to square leg
  80.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, left down the off side
  80.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, played to the off side,
        Langer sets off for a run but is set back
  80.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played away to point

End of over 81 (1 run) Australia 277/3
CS Martin 16-3-67-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 113* (249b 12x4) DS Lehmann 11* (22b 1x4)

       James Franklin to share the new ball
       two slips and a gully in place
  81.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, good length delivery outside the off
        stump, no shot offered
  81.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, width outside the off stump, smashed
        straight to the cover fielder
  81.3 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, pitched up outside the off stump, in the
        slot, driven into the gap between cover and mid-off, Franklin's
        misery continues
  81.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, moves forward and pushes it to cover
  81.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
  81.6 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, four more! again pitched up in the slot
        outside the off stump, Langer once again finds the gap between the
        cover and the mid-off fielder with the drive

End of over 82 (8 runs) Australia 285/3
JEC Franklin 13-2-68-0 (2nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 11* (22b 1x4) JL Langer 121* (255b 14x4)

  82.1 Martin to Lehmann, FOUR, pitched outside the off stump and angling
        away, Lehmann moves forward and drives it away to the cover
        boundary, was in the air for sometime but well wide of the
        fielders
  82.2 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
        angling away, left alone
  82.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  82.4 Martin to Lehmann, (noball) FOUR, another excellent square drive
        finds the gap, ball races away to the cover point boundary
  82.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, defended on the front-foot
  82.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
        left alone
  82.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short rising delivery outside the off
        stump, Lehmann moves across but offers no shot

End of over 83 (9 runs) Australia 294/3
CS Martin 17-3-76-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 121* (255b 14x4) DS Lehmann 19* (29b 3x4)

  83.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, angling down the leg side, Langer gets
        hit on the pad in line with the stumps, half hearted appeal turned
        down
  83.2 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
        Langer moves across and cuts it away nicely to the backward point
        fence, runs flowing here at the moment
  83.3 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, on the pads, turned away to the midwicket
        fence
  83.4 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, make that three in a row! short delivery
        outside the off stump, no real width, Langer cuts it late and gets
        it wide of the gully fielder, ball races away to the third man
        boundary
  83.5 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, cut away off the back-foot to the cover
        boundary, once again excellent timing and placement, Franklin
        being taken apart here!
  83.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, driven straight to the fielder at mid-
        off

End of over 84 (16 runs) Australia 310/3
JEC Franklin 14-2-84-0 (2nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 19* (29b 3x4) JL Langer 137* (261b 18x4)

  84.1 Martin to Lehmann, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  84.2 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short of a good length delivery outside
        the off stump, Lehmann walks across but offers no shot
  84.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched outside the leg stump and
        angling in, ball hits the pad in line, appeal turned down
  84.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, moves across and defends, ball rolls
        away on the leg side
  84.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, left alone outside the off stump
  84.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, low full toss, defended back to the
        bowler

End of over 85 (maiden) Australia 310/3
CS Martin 18-4-76-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 137* (261b 18x4) DS Lehmann 19* (35b 3x4)

       Oram is back
  85.1 Oram to Langer, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump,
        defended to cover
  85.2 Oram to Langer, no run, short of a good length delivery, pitched
        outside the leg stump and angling in, defended on the front-foot
  85.3 Oram to Langer, no run, defended to gully
  85.4 Oram to Langer, no run, slightly short outside the off stump,
        defended to gully
  85.5 Oram to Langer, (noball) no run, pitched up , driven back to the
        bowler
  85.5 Oram to Langer, no run, pushed to cover
  85.6 Oram to Langer, no run, angling away, defended to point

End of over 86 (1 run) Australia 311/3
JDP Oram 13-5-21-0 (1nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 19* (35b 3x4) JL Langer 137* (268b 18x4)

  86.1 Martin to Lehmann, no run, on the middle and off stump line,
        angling away from the left-hander, defended on the front-foot
  86.2 Martin to Lehmann, FOUR, width outside the off stump, steered past
        the gully fielder
  86.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pushed to gully
  86.4 Martin to Lehmann, two runs, turned away to deep midwicket, runs
        hard and gets back for the second
  86.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, defended on the front-foot
  86.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
        defended back to the bowler

End of over 87 (6 runs) Australia 317/3
CS Martin 19-4-82-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 137* (268b 18x4) DS Lehmann 25* (41b 4x4)

  87.1 Oram to Langer, no run, short of a good length delivery on the
        middle and off stump line, defended with a straight bat
  87.2 Oram to Langer, no run, again on the middle and off stump line,
        turned away behind square
  87.3 Oram to Langer, no run, pushed to point
  87.4 Oram to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  87.5 Oram to Langer, one run, short delivery, pitched outside the off
        stump and angling in, pulled away to fine leg for an easy single
  87.6 Oram to Lehmann, one run, inside edge to square leg, easy single to
        end the over

End of over 88 (2 runs) Australia 319/3
JDP Oram 14-5-23-0 (1nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 26* (42b 4x4) JL Langer 138* (273b 18x4)

       Paul Wiseman into the attack now
       one slip in place, round the wicket to the left-hander
  88.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, pushed back to the bowler
  88.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, tossed up, defended to silly mid-on
  88.3 Wiseman to Lehmann, one run, forced away off the back-foot to the
        vacant point region
       silly point comes in place for Langer
  88.4 Wiseman to Langer, FOUR, fraction short, Langer rocks back and cuts
        it away to the point boundary
  88.5 Wiseman to Langer, one run, edged down to short third man
  88.6 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, pushed to mid-off

End of over 89 (6 runs) Australia 325/3
PJ Wiseman 14-3-56-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 143* (275b 19x4) DS Lehmann 27* (46b 4x4)

  89.1 Oram to Langer, one run, short delivery, pitched outside the leg
        stump and angling in, pulled away to deep fine leg
  89.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, drifting in after pitching outside the off
        stump, Lehmann tries to turn it away but fails to make contact,
        ball hits the pad and rolls away on the leg side
  89.3 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, defended
        on the front-foot
  89.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, good length delivery on the middle and off
        stump line, defended back to the bowler
  89.5 Oram to Lehmann, one run, full toss down the leg side, pushed down
        to fine leg
       round the wicket to Langer
  89.6 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched outside the off stump and angling
        in, turned away behind square

End of over 90 (2 runs) Australia 327/3
JDP Oram 15-5-25-0 (1nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 28* (50b 4x4) JL Langer 144* (277b 19x4)

       And that ends the day's play with Australian in an authoritative
        position
       The star for the home side has been the unflappable left-hander
        Justin Langer, who today has joined the elite with his 20th Test
        century
       Langer's innings has been a wonderful mix of glorious attack and
        resolute defence
       His off side play has been a real feature
       Langer also brought up 1000 runs for the calendar year 2004 late in
        the day; the first time he has done so in his Test career
       Hayden and Ponting have also played valuable supporting roles, both
        notching half-centuries
       Darren Lehmann has got off to a positive start and will be looking
        to notch his first big Test innings on his home ground tomorrow
       As for the New Zealand bowling, there really hasn't been much to
        speak of on a pitch that hasn't offered them much
       Australia will be looking to build a sizeable total on day two to
        put themselves in an impregnable position by this time tomorrow

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

       Day two set to get underway shortly
  90.1 Martin to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        off side
  90.2 Martin to Lehmann, one run, shortish ball on leg, leading edge to
        the off side
  90.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed defensively to the off
        side
  90.4 Martin to Langer, no run, good length ball, beats the outside edge
  90.5 Martin to Langer, no run, short of a length ball, left down the off
        side
  90.6 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on

End of over 91 (1 run) Australia 328/3
CS Martin 20-4-83-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 29* (52b 4x4) JL Langer 144* (281b 19x4)

  91.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  91.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, good length ball, Lehmann is forward to
        push to cover
  91.3 Oram to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, tries to work it to the on
        side, taken on the pad
  91.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, short of a length delivery, played to
        Astle at square leg
  91.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played carefully to mid off
  91.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, good length delivery, Lehmann is forward
        to play it down on the on side

End of over 92 (maiden) Australia 328/3
JDP Oram 16-6-25-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 144* (281b 19x4) DS Lehmann 29* (58b 4x4)

  92.1 Martin to Langer, no run, short of a length ball, moves down off,
        Langer slashes and misses
  92.2 Martin to Langer, three runs, pitched up outside off, driven away
        in the air through extra cover
  92.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up outside off, driven hard
        square, stopped by Vettori at cover point
  92.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played carefully to mid off
  92.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to Wiseman at mid off
  92.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, played to mid on

End of over 93 (3 runs) Australia 331/3
CS Martin 21-4-86-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 147* (283b 19x4) DS Lehmann 29* (62b 4x4)

  93.1 Oram to Langer, no run, short of a length ball, left down the off
        side
  93.2 Oram to Langer, no run, good length ball, played defensively to the
        off side
  93.3 Oram to Langer, FOUR, back to a short ball, Langer pulls, bottom
        edge through fine leg, brings up his century-and-a-half
  93.4 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, defended to the off side
  93.5 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  93.6 Oram to Langer, no run, short of a length, left down the off side

End of over 94 (4 runs) Australia 335/3
JDP Oram 17-6-29-0 (1nb) - City End
DS Lehmann 29* (62b 4x4) JL Langer 151* (289b 20x4)

  94.1 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
  94.2 Martin to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended down
        on the off side
  94.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played defensively on the
        front foot
  94.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off side
  94.5 Martin to Lehmann, one run, shortish ball, worked to the on side
        for a single
  94.6 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side

End of over 95 (1 run) Australia 336/3
CS Martin 22-4-87-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 30* (67b 4x4) JL Langer 151* (290b 20x4)

  95.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, short of a length, taken high on the pad,
        off to the off side
  95.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  95.3 Oram to Lehmann, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, guided down to
        third man
  95.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, forward, played defensively to the off
        side
  95.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  95.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, left down the off side

End of over 96 (4 runs) Australia 340/3
JDP Oram 18-6-33-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 151* (290b 20x4) DS Lehmann 34* (73b 5x4)

  96.1 Martin to Langer, no run, plays and misses to a shortish ball down
        the off side
  96.2 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the off
        side
  96.3 Martin to Langer, two runs, short ball, pulled through the on side
  96.4 Martin to Langer, no run, forward, left down the off side
  96.5 Martin to Langer, no run, played defensively back to the bowler
  96.6 Martin to Langer, one run, played behind square

End of over 97 (3 runs) Australia 343/3
CS Martin 23-4-90-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 154* (296b 20x4) DS Lehmann 34* (73b 5x4)

  97.1 Oram to Langer, FOUR, pitched up and driven away to the long off
        boundary
  97.2 Oram to Langer, no run, leg side delivery, played to square leg
  97.3 Oram to Langer, one run, good length ball, taken to the on side for
        a single
  97.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, leg side delivery, turned to Astle at
        square leg
  97.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  97.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, ducks a bouncer

End of over 98 (5 runs) Australia 348/3
JDP Oram 19-6-38-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 159* (299b 21x4) DS Lehmann 34* (76b 5x4)

  98.1 Martin to Langer, no run, short outside off, has Langer playing and
        missing
  98.2 Martin to Langer, FOUR, pitched up, driven back through the legs of
        the bowler, straight down the ground
  98.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, miscued drive to mid on
  98.4 Martin to Langer, no run, short ball, miscues the pull
  98.5 Martin to Langer, no run, ducks a bouncer
  98.6 Martin to Langer, SIX, back to a short ball, pulled away lustily in
        the air, at one stage there seemed to be some hope of a catch, but
        to no avail, the ball carries over the deep backward square leg
        fence

End of over 99 (10 runs) Australia 358/3
CS Martin 24-4-100-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 34* (76b 5x4) JL Langer 169* (305b 22x4 1x6)

  99.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  99.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid on
  99.3 Oram to Lehmann, two runs, back to a shortish ball, tucked to the
        on side for a single
  99.4 Oram to Lehmann, two runs, pitched up, driven back down the ground,
        the bowler gets a hand to it but can't stop it
  99.5 Oram to Lehmann, FOUR, pitched up, delicately flicked away through
        fine leg
  99.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, left down the off side

End of over 100 (8 runs) Australia 366/3
JDP Oram 20-6-46-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 169* (305b 22x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 42* (82b 6x4)

Match State: Drinks

 100.1 Martin to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the on side for a quick single
 100.2 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short of a length ball, played to extra
        cover
 100.3 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short of a length, played carefully to
        the off side
 100.4 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played carefully to mid off
 100.5 Martin to Lehmann, no run, short of a length ball, played to the
        off side
 100.6 Martin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, patted to mid off

End of over 101 (1 run) Australia 367/3
CS Martin 25-4-101-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 170* (306b 22x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 42* (87b 6x4)

 101.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, pitched up, turned to the on side
 101.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, misses the sweep, ball comes off the
        pad to the off side
 101.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, gets forward to pad the ball
 101.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, slighted full, sweep to deep backward
        square
 101.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, left down the off side
 101.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted up, turned to the on side

End of over 102 (3 runs) Australia 370/3
DL Vettori 29-6-77-1 - City End
JL Langer 172* (309b 22x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 43* (90b 6x4)

 102.1 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        away through backward point
 102.2 Franklin to Langer, FOUR, short ball, pulled away fiercely through
        mid wicket
 102.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, swings and misses, trying to drive a
        ball from outside off
 102.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
 102.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, short of a length ball, pushed away to
        point
 102.6 Franklin to Langer, two runs, short outside off, poked through
        third man

End of over 103 (10 runs) Australia 380/3
JEC Franklin 15-2-94-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 43* (90b 6x4) JL Langer 182* (315b 24x4 1x6)

 103.1 Vettori to Lehmann, FOUR, dances down the track to whip the ball
        away over mid wicket
 103.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, gets down the track, just pushes
        carefully to the off side, that wasn't quite where he wanted it to
        be
 103.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, waits back on the delivery, pushed to
        the off side
 103.4 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, played to the on side
 103.5 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        on
 103.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to mid on

End of over 104 (4 runs) Australia 384/3
DL Vettori 30-6-81-1 - City End
JL Langer 182* (315b 24x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 47* (96b 7x4)

 104.1 Franklin to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        through point
 104.2 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to mid wicket
 104.3 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to cover
 104.4 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, guided to
        gully, stopped by Oram
 104.5 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
 104.6 Franklin to Lehmann, three runs, pitched full outside off, struck
        away through the off side to bring up his half century

End of over 105 (4 runs) Australia 388/3
JEC Franklin 16-2-98-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 50* (101b 7x4) JL Langer 183* (316b 24x4 1x6)

 105.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, played to cover
 105.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forced to mid on
 105.3 Vettori to Lehmann, three runs, short down leg, put away fine with
        a sweep
 105.4 Vettori to Langer, one run, flighted full, turned to the on side
 105.5 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, swept away behind square
 105.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to a turning delivery, played to
        square leg

End of over 106 (5 runs) Australia 393/3
DL Vettori 31-6-86-1 - City End
DS Lehmann 54* (105b 7x4) JL Langer 184* (318b 24x4 1x6)

 106.1 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, played to mid wicket
 106.2 Franklin to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, played to cover for a
        single
 106.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
 106.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, full pitched delivery, played to mid on
 106.5 Franklin to Langer, three runs, back to a shortish ball, guided
        through third man
 106.6 Franklin to Lehmann, no run, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        to point

End of over 107 (4 runs) Australia 397/3
JEC Franklin 17-2-102-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 187* (321b 24x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 55* (108b 7x4)

 107.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut down on the
        off side
 107.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the on side
 107.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, stretches forward to pad to the off side
 107.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, turned to the on side
 107.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward to a delivery with plenty of
        air, pushed to the off side
 107.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, tossed up, played to mid on

End of over 108 (maiden) Australia 397/3
DL Vettori 32-7-86-1 - City End
DS Lehmann 55* (108b 7x4) JL Langer 187* (327b 24x4 1x6)

 108.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, steps forward to play defensively to
        the off side
 108.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, played to mid off
 108.3 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward to push carefully to the
        off side
 108.4 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, Lehmann is back and
        defending
 108.5 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, misses at a ball down leg
 108.6 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, Lehmann defends

End of over 109 (maiden) Australia 397/3
PJ Wiseman 15-4-56-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 187* (327b 24x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 55* (114b 7x4)

Match State: Drinks

 109.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, defended to the off side
 109.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, on the back foot, forced back to the
        bowler
 109.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted full, defended to the off side
 109.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        square leg
 109.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, shortish ball, played to cover for a
        quick single, appeal for run out at keeper's end but Lehmann was
        safely home
 109.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward to sweet, taken on the front
        pad

End of over 110 (1 run) Australia 398/3
DL Vettori 33-7-87-1 - City End
JL Langer 188* (332b 24x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 55* (115b 7x4)

 110.1 Wiseman to Langer, three runs, dances down the track to loft the
        ball over mid on
 110.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, bye: one run, misses with the sweep down leg
 110.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, forward to defend
 110.4 Wiseman to Langer, FOUR, pitched up outside off, put away with a
        lovely square drive
 110.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted up, attempted slog across the
        line, miscues
 110.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, stretches forward to block the ball

End of over 111 (8 runs) Australia 406/3
PJ Wiseman 16-4-63-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 55* (116b 7x4) JL Langer 195* (337b 25x4 1x6)

 111.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, steps down the track, pushed to the off
        side
 111.2 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, bit short, swept behind square
 111.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, gets well forward, taken on the front
        pad
 111.4 Vettori to Langer, one run, short ball, worked behind square
 111.5 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, flighted full, driven to mid on
 111.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, steps down the track, played to the on
        side

End of over 112 (3 runs) Australia 409/3
DL Vettori 34-7-90-1 - City End
DS Lehmann 57* (119b 7x4) JL Langer 196* (340b 25x4 1x6)

 112.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets well forward to push to the off
        side
       Lehmann standing well outside leg stump
 112.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward, pushed to the off side
 112.3 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward, taken on the pad
 112.4 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward, played back to the bowler
 112.5 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward, taken on the pad
 112.6 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, defended to the on side

End of over 113 (maiden) Australia 409/3
PJ Wiseman 17-5-63-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 196* (340b 25x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 57* (125b 7x4)

 113.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, gets forward, defended to the on side
 113.2 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a short ball, worked to mid
        wicket
 113.3 Vettori to Lehmann, FOUR, leans on the front foot to swipe away
        through the on side with a half sweep/half pull through mid wicket
 113.4 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, to defend
 113.5 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, turned to the on side
 113.6 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted up, padded to the off side

End of over 114 (5 runs) Australia 414/3
DL Vettori 35-7-95-1 - City End
JL Langer 197* (342b 25x4 1x6) DS Lehmann 61* (129b 8x4)

 114.1 Wiseman to Langer, SIX, charges down the pitch to crunch the ball
        over long on with a lofted drive which brings up his double
        hundred
       Langer becomes just the 20th player to score three Test double
        hundreds
 114.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, played back to the bowler
 114.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, back, cutting to point
 114.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, leans forward to block the ball
 114.5 Wiseman to Langer, one run, fullish ball, whipped square
 114.6 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, steps forward to play defensively back
        to the bowler

End of over 115 (7 runs) Australia 421/3
PJ Wiseman 18-5-70-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 204* (347b 25x4 2x6) DS Lehmann 61* (130b 8x4)

 115.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, back, defended to the off side, Vettori
        fields in his follow through
 115.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, stretches forward to push to the off
        side
 115.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, swept to square leg
 115.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        square leg
 115.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, played defensively back down
        the pitch
 115.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked to
        square leg

End of over 116 (1 run) Australia 422/3
DL Vettori 36-7-96-1 - City End
JL Langer 205* (353b 25x4 2x6) DS Lehmann 61* (130b 8x4)

 116.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, left down the off side
 116.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted up, turned to mid wicket
 116.3 Wiseman to Langer, SIX, dances down the pitch to slog sweep over
        mid wicket
       The ball has been lost in the crowd and it's not coming back, so
        out comes the box of replacement balls
 116.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, steps forward, defended to the off side
 116.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, tossed up, Langer is forward to defend
 116.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, left down the off side

End of over 117 (6 runs) Australia 428/3
PJ Wiseman 19-5-76-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 61* (130b 8x4) JL Langer 211* (359b 25x4 3x6)

 117.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, defended to the off side
 117.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, pushed to the on side
 117.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, pushed back to the bowler
 117.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, down the track, driven to mid on
 117.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, played to the on side
 117.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, defended

End of over 118 (1 run) Australia 429/3
DL Vettori 37-7-97-1 - City End
DS Lehmann 62* (134b 8x4) JL Langer 211* (361b 25x4 3x6)

 118.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, flighted full, pushed to the off side
 118.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, forward, played defensively back to the
        bowler
 118.3 Wiseman to Lehmann, FOUR, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        away through point
 118.4 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, stretches forward to pat the ball
        defensively back to the bowler
 118.5 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets well forward to block the ball
 118.6 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, gets forward to drive to backward point

End of over 119 (4 runs) Australia 433/3
PJ Wiseman 20-5-80-2 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 211* (361b 25x4 3x6) DS Lehmann 66* (140b 9x4)

       And that's the end of another session where Australia have
        comprehensively taken the honours
       Justin Langer and Darren Lehmann have continued the dominance of
        the first day, putting together the third century partnership of
        the innings

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

 119.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, forward, worked to the on side
 119.2 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, uh oh... turned to mid wicket for a
        quick single, throw into the keeper with Langer diving to make his
        ground, keeper has to collect to remove the bails, that's what
        saves Langer, he'd have been gone cold with a direct hit
       The TV umpire delivering the not out verdict
 119.3 Vettori to Langer, no run
 119.4 Vettori to Langer, no run
 119.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, digs out a good delivery
 119.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, sweeps, taken high on the pad, appeal
        for lbw turned down

End of over 120 (2 runs) Australia 435/3
DL Vettori 38-7-99-1 - City End
DS Lehmann 67* (141b 9x4) JL Langer 212* (366b 25x4 3x6)

 120.1 Oram to Lehmann, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, cut away through
        third man
 120.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, defended from the crease
 120.3 Oram to Lehmann, no run, left down the off side
 120.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, shortish ball, played to the on side
 120.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended into the
        pitch
 120.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, forward to push to the off side

End of over 121 (4 runs) Australia 439/3
JDP Oram 21-6-50-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
JL Langer 212* (366b 25x4 3x6) DS Lehmann 71* (147b 10x4)

 121.1 Vettori to Langer, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut through
        third man
 121.2 Vettori to Lehmann, two runs, short ball, pulled through fine leg
 121.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket, sets off for a single but is sent back
 121.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked around
        behind square leg
 121.5 Vettori to Langer, OUT: caught! sweeps a ball that perhaps a bit
        too short to sweep, sends it high out to deep square leg where
        Jacob Oram is waiting underneath it

       Australia 445/4, Partnership of 184
       JL Langer  c Oram b Vettori  215 (368b 25x4 3x6)
       DS Lehmann 74* (150b 10x4) DL Vettori 38.5-7-105-2

       A magnificent innings comes to an end, Justin Langer is applauded
        off the field
 121.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, stretches forward to defend

End of over 122 (6 runs) Australia 445/4
DL Vettori 39-7-105-2 - City End
DS Lehmann 74* (150b 10x4) MJ Clarke 0* (1b)

 122.1 Oram to Lehmann, three runs, put away with a nice square drive
 122.2 Oram to Clarke, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
 122.3 Oram to Clarke, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
 122.4 Oram to Clarke, no run, front foot leave down the off side
 122.5 Oram to Clarke, no run, left down the off side
 122.6 Oram to Clarke, no run, short down off, Clarke plays and misses in
        an attempt to pull

End of over 123 (3 runs) Australia 448/4
JDP Oram 22-6-53-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 77* (151b 10x4) MJ Clarke 0* (6b)

 123.1 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, forward, worked to the on side for a
        single
 123.2 Vettori to Clarke, two runs, full on leg, worked away behind square
 123.3 Vettori to Clarke, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
 123.4 Vettori to Clarke, no run, flighted full, Clarke is forward to
        defend
 123.5 Vettori to Clarke, no run, gets on the front foot to leave down the
        off side
 123.6 Vettori to Clarke, no run, shortish ball, pushed to the off side

End of over 124 (3 runs) Australia 451/4
DL Vettori 40-7-108-2 - City End
DS Lehmann 78* (152b 10x4) MJ Clarke 2* (11b)

 124.1 Oram to Lehmann, one run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side for a quick single
 124.2 Oram to Clarke, no run, left down the off side
 124.3 Oram to Clarke, no run, left down the off side
 124.4 Oram to Clarke, one run, back to a shortish ball, edged past gully
 124.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
 124.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to square
        leg

End of over 125 (2 runs) Australia 453/4
JDP Oram 23-6-55-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MJ Clarke 3* (14b) DS Lehmann 79* (155b 10x4)

 125.1 Vettori to Clarke, FOUR, full flighted delivery, put away with a
        lovely cover drive
 125.2 Vettori to Clarke, OUT: LBW! Clarke is right back, struck high on
        the pad in line with middle, long sustained appeal for lbw, umpire
        Bucknor deliberates before finally giving the nod

       Australia 457/5, Partnership of 12
       MJ Clarke  lbw b Vettori  7 (16b 1x4 0x6)
       DS Lehmann 79* (155b 10x4) DL Vettori 40.2-7-112-3

       The only possible doubt was the height, but Clarke was well back
 125.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs, gets forward, edged through third
        man
 125.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, played back to the bowler
 125.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, chopped down
        into the pitch
 125.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, forward, swipes to the on side

End of over 126 (6 runs) Australia 459/5
DL Vettori 41-7-114-3 - City End
DS Lehmann 79* (155b 10x4) AC Gilchrist 2* (4b)

 126.1 Oram to Lehmann, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
 126.2 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to mid off
 126.3 Oram to Lehmann, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
 126.4 Oram to Lehmann, no run, ducks a short ball
 126.5 Oram to Lehmann, no run, good length ball, Lehmann steps across to
        defend to the on side
 126.6 Oram to Lehmann, no run, short of a length ball, pushed gently away
        to cover

End of over 127 (maiden) Australia 459/5
JDP Oram 24-7-55-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 2* (4b) DS Lehmann 79* (161b 10x4)

 127.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
 127.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, steps down the pick to drive back to
        the bowler
 127.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down
        on the on side
 127.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point
 127.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, played defensively back to the bowler
 127.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, taken on the front pad as Gilchrist
        tries to sweep, big appeal for lbw from Vettori, umpire Bucknor
        shakes the head, probably struck outside the line of off whilst
        playing a shot

End of over 128 (maiden) Australia 459/5
DL Vettori 42-8-114-3 - City End
DS Lehmann 79* (161b 10x4) AC Gilchrist 2* (10b)

Match State: Drinks

 128.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
 128.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, one run, pitched up outside leg, turned to the
        on side for a single
 128.3 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, back, played defensively to the on
        side
 128.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, gets forward to block the ball back
        to the bowler
 128.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, again taken on the front pad in an
        attempt to sweep, shout from Wiseman is turned down by umpire
        Shepherd, probably going down leg
 128.6 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, plays and misses to a ball down off

End of over 129 (1 run) Australia 460/5
PJ Wiseman 21-5-81-2 - Cathedral End
DS Lehmann 80* (163b 10x4) AC Gilchrist 2* (14b)

 129.1 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, pushed to the off side
 129.2 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, played to the on side
 129.3 Vettori to Lehmann, no run, forward, defended to the off side
 129.4 Vettori to Lehmann, one run, pitched up, played to mid on for a
        single
 129.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back, defended to the off side
 129.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, jumps down the wicket to loft the ball
        over mid on

End of over 130 (5 runs) Australia 465/5
DL Vettori 43-8-119-3 - City End
DS Lehmann 81* (167b 10x4) AC Gilchrist 6* (16b 1x4)

 130.1 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, stretches forward to block the ball
 130.2 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, forward to a leg side delivery, played
        to the on side
 130.3 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, forward, edge onto pad to the off side
 130.4 Wiseman to Lehmann, no run, full flighted delivery, driven back to
        the bowler
 130.5 Wiseman to Lehmann, OUT: bowled! steps down to a ball pitched
        outside leg, Lehmann misses in his attempt to play it through the
        on side, the ball turning in, flicking his pad and crashing into
        the stumps

       Australia 465/6, Partnership of 8
       DS Lehmann  b Wiseman  81 (172b 10x4 0x6)
       AC Gilchrist 6* (16b 1x4) PJ Wiseman 21.5-5-81-3

 130.6 Wiseman to Warne, no run, forward, defended

End of over 131 (maiden) Australia 465/6
PJ Wiseman 22-6-81-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 6* (16b 1x4) SK Warne 0* (1b)

 131.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, flighted up, defended to the on side
 131.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, gets well down the track to block the
        ball
 131.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, lunges forward in defence
 131.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, fullish delivery, played through mid
        on
 131.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, left down the off side
 131.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, defended to the off side

End of over 132 (1 run) Australia 466/6
DL Vettori 44-8-120-3 - City End
AC Gilchrist 7* (20b 1x4) SK Warne 0* (3b)

 132.1 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, defended to the off side
 132.2 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, left down the off side
 132.3 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, attempted sweep, taken on the pad
 132.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, gets on the front foot to defend to
        the off side
 132.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, left down the off side
 132.6 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, left down the off side

End of over 133 (maiden) Australia 466/6
PJ Wiseman 23-7-81-3 - Cathedral End
SK Warne 0* (3b) AC Gilchrist 7* (26b 1x4)

 133.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, played defensively to mid off
 133.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, stretches forward to defend to the on
        side
 133.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, gets forward, padded to the off side
 133.4 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, driven back to the bowler
 133.5 Vettori to Warne, one run, back to a short ball, worked behind
        square
 133.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, digs out a fullish delivery

End of over 134 (1 run) Australia 467/6
DL Vettori 45-8-121-3 - City End
SK Warne 1* (8b) AC Gilchrist 7* (27b 1x4)

 134.1 Wiseman to Warne, one run, back to a shortish ball, flicked behind
        square
 134.2 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, forward, taken on the front pad as
        Gilchrist tries to sweep, umpire Shepherd turns down a big lbw
        appeal, probably missing off
 134.3 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, cut to point
 134.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, swept fine
 134.5 Wiseman to Warne, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        edgily past Fleming at slip
 134.6 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, forward, driving to mid wicket

End of over 135 (5 runs) Australia 472/6
PJ Wiseman 24-7-86-3 - Cathedral End
SK Warne 5* (10b) AC Gilchrist 8* (31b 1x4)

 135.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, pushed back to the bowler
 135.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, tossed up, driven to wide mid on
 135.3 Vettori to Warne, no run
 135.4 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, to the on side, off the pad
 135.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, defended to the off side
 135.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, gets forward, blocked to the off side

End of over 136 (maiden) Australia 472/6
DL Vettori 46-9-121-3 - City End
AC Gilchrist 8* (31b 1x4) SK Warne 5* (16b)

 136.1 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, steps down the pitch to drive to mid
        off
 136.2 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, steps down the pitch to drive back to
        the bowler
 136.3 Wiseman to Gilchrist, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut
        somewhat edgily through third man
 136.4 Wiseman to Warne, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked fine
 136.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, cut through
        backward point
 136.6 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, advances forward, flicked away
        through fine leg

End of over 137 (9 runs) Australia 481/6
PJ Wiseman 25-7-95-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 16* (36b 2x4) SK Warne 6* (17b)

 137.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, flighted full, driven down to long
        on
 137.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, defended to the off side
 137.3 Vettori to Warne, one run, full on leg, flicked square
 137.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, shortish ball, played through mid
        wicket
 137.5 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, edged onto pad, Vettori appeals
        for lbw
 137.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, gets forward, played back to the bowler

End of over 138 (3 runs) Australia 484/6
DL Vettori 47-9-124-3 - City End
AC Gilchrist 18* (38b 2x4) SK Warne 7* (21b)

Match State: Drinks

 138.1 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, advances down he track to drive
        through mid on
 138.2 Wiseman to Warne, no run, stretches forward to defend back down the
        track
 138.3 Wiseman to Warne, one run, back to a shortish ball, edged onto pad
        through fine leg, lbw appeal in vain
 138.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, lunges forward to defend to the off
        side
 138.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, full down leg, swept away fine
 138.6 Wiseman to Warne, FOUR, swept away through square leg

End of over 139 (7 runs) Australia 491/6
PJ Wiseman 26-7-102-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 20* (41b 2x4) SK Warne 12* (24b 1x4)

 139.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, forward to block the ball
 139.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, flighted up, driven back to the
        bowler
 139.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, driven back down the track, Vettori
        dives to his left to field
 139.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, gets down the track, pushed to the on
        side
 139.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, fullish ball, played to the on side
 139.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        the on side

End of over 140 (maiden) Australia 491/6
DL Vettori 48-10-124-3 - City End
SK Warne 12* (24b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 20* (47b 2x4)

 140.1 Wiseman to Warne, one run, back to an off break, plays with the
        spin to work it fine
 140.2 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, short outside off, cut away behind
        point
 140.3 Wiseman to Warne, one run, swept away to deep square leg
 140.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, back, defended to the off side
 140.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, gets down the track to drive through
        mid on
 140.6 Wiseman to Warne, no run, cut to the off side

End of over 141 (4 runs) Australia 495/6
PJ Wiseman 27-7-106-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 22* (50b 2x4) SK Warne 14* (27b 1x4)

 141.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, flighted full, defended to the off
        side
 141.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        mid on
 141.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, advances down the track to dispatch the
        delivery away through cover
 141.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, gets down the track, played back to
        the bowler
 141.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced back
        to the bowler
 141.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, long hop, pulled away in the air
        over mid wicket, lands safely between two fielders coming from
        different directions

End of over 142 (5 runs) Australia 500/6
DL Vettori 49-10-129-3 - City End
AC Gilchrist 27* (56b 3x4) SK Warne 14* (27b 1x4)

 142.1 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, gets on the front foot to defend to
        the off side
 142.2 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, full flighted delivery, driven
        through mid on
 142.3 Wiseman to Warne, no run, gets forward to defend to the off side
 142.4 Wiseman to Warne, no run, gets down the track, driven back to the
        bowler
 142.5 Wiseman to Warne, no run, taken on the pad by a ball that spins in,
        Wiseman appeals for lbw but umpire Shepherd says no, perhaps the
        height bothered him
 142.6 Wiseman to Warne, SIX, short ball, slapped away with a slog sweep
        over mid wicket

End of over 143 (7 runs) Australia 507/6
PJ Wiseman 28-7-113-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 28* (58b 3x4) SK Warne 20* (31b 1x4 1x6)

 143.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, lunges forward to defend to the off
        side
 143.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run
 143.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, shortish ball, worked through mid
        wicket
 143.4 Vettori to Warne, one run, pulled to deep square leg
 143.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, steps forward to drive through mid
        on
 143.6 Vettori to Warne, no run, played to the on side

End of over 144 (3 runs) Australia 510/6
DL Vettori 50-10-132-3 - City End
AC Gilchrist 30* (62b 3x4) SK Warne 21* (33b 1x4 1x6)

 144.1 Martin to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched full, struck away with a drive
        down to long off
 144.2 Martin to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, short ball, taken on the pad,
        behind square on the on side for a single
 144.3 Martin to Warne, no run, pulled to the on side
 144.4 Martin to Warne, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
 144.5 Martin to Warne, one run, worked through fine leg
 144.6 Martin to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched up, slashed away with a drive
        through mid off, nearly hits the bowler in his follow through

End of over 145 (10 runs) Australia 520/6
CS Martin 26-4-110-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
SK Warne 22* (36b 1x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 38* (65b 5x4)

 145.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, full flighted delivery, defended to the
        off side
 145.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, shortish ball, defended to the on side
 145.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, flighted full, driven to mid off
 145.4 Vettori to Warne, no run, outside leg, played to the on side
 145.5 Vettori to Warne, one run, forward, worked to the on side
 145.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs, back to a shortish ball, played
        through mid on

End of over 146 (3 runs) Australia 523/6
DL Vettori 51-10-135-3 - City End
SK Warne 23* (41b 1x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 40* (66b 5x4)

 146.1 Martin to Warne, no run, shortish ball, played to mid off
 146.2 Martin to Warne, one run, short ball, pulled around to deep
        backward square leg
 146.3 Martin to Gilchrist, three runs, pitched up, driven away through
        extra cover
 146.4 Martin to Warne, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid off
 146.5 Martin to Warne, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
 146.6 Martin to Warne, FOUR, back to a short of a length ball, outside
        off, slashed away with a cut through point

End of over 147 (8 runs) Australia 531/6
CS Martin 27-4-118-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 43* (67b 5x4) SK Warne 28* (46b 2x4 1x6)

 147.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
 147.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, gets on the back foot, forcing to the
        off side
 147.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        Astle at mid wicket
 147.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        through square leg
 147.5 Vettori to Warne, one run, fullish ball, turned the on side
 147.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, stretches forward to defend to the
        off side

End of over 148 (2 runs) Australia 533/6
DL Vettori 52-10-137-3 - City End
SK Warne 29* (47b 2x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 44* (72b 5x4)

       And that completes a more competitive session with New Zealand
        taking three wickets
       With Langer, Clarke and Lehmann falling in quick succession to the
        slow bowling pair of Vettori and Wiseman, it represented something
        of a mini-collapse
       But Gilchrist and Warne have steadied the ship and Australia are
        back on course to compile a monstrous total
       We're probably not too far from a declaration - Ricky Ponting would
        be looking at something in the vicinity of 600 - and allowing his
        bowlers to get a crack at the New Zealand batsmen who have spent
        two long, tiring days in the field

Match State: Tea - Day 2

 148.1 Wiseman to Warne, no run, forward to defend at his feet
 148.2 Wiseman to Warne, no run, gets down the pitch, swipes the ball fine
 148.3 Wiseman to Warne, one run, flighted up on off, swept behind square
 148.4 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, back, taken on the pad, big appeal,
        would've hit the stumps for sure, but it pitched outside leg stump
 148.5 Wiseman to Gilchrist, no run, swept behind square
 148.6 Wiseman to Gilchrist, one run, back to a shortish ball, played
        through wide mid on

End of over 149 (2 runs) Australia 535/6
PJ Wiseman 29-7-115-3 - Cathedral End
AC Gilchrist 45* (75b 5x4) SK Warne 30* (50b 2x4 1x6)

 149.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, gets down the track, driven through
        mid on
 149.2 Vettori to Warne, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut through
        third man
 149.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, pushed to the off side
 149.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, FOUR, short outside off, cut away behind
        point to bring up his fifty
 149.5 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, back, taken on the pad by a ball
        pitched outside leg
 149.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, OUT: caught and bowled! steps down the track,
        hit straight back in the air, Vettori takes the catch leaping high
        to his left

       Australia 543/7, Partnership of 78
       AC Gilchrist  c & b Vettori  50 (80b 6x4 0x6)

End of over 150 (8 runs) Australia 543/7
DL Vettori 53-10-145-4 - City End
SK Warne 33* (51b 2x4 1x6) 

 150.1 Wiseman to Warne, no run, back, forcing to mid off
 150.2 Wiseman to Warne, two runs, tossed up full, worked away fine
 150.3 Wiseman to Warne, two runs, short outside off, cut away behind
        point
 150.4 Wiseman to Warne, no run, forward, turned to the on side, Gillespie
        sent back
 150.5 Wiseman to Warne, FOUR, flighted full outside off, slashed away
        through cover point
 150.6 Wiseman to Warne, one run, tossed full, driven down to long on

End of over 151 (9 runs) Australia 552/7
PJ Wiseman 30-7-124-3 - Cathedral End
SK Warne 42* (57b 3x4 1x6) JN Gillespie 0* (0b)

 151.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, gets forward, defended to the off side
 151.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, forward, tucked to wide mid on
 151.3 Vettori to Warne, no run, short outside off, cut to Wiseman at
        backward point
 151.4 Vettori to Warne, one run, full pitched delivery, flicked through
        mid wicket
 151.5 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, back, taken on the pad by a ball
        turning in, big shout for lbw turned down by umpire Bucknor,
        probably missing leg
 151.6 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, forward, pushed to the off side

End of over 152 (1 run) Australia 553/7
DL Vettori 54-10-146-4 - City End
SK Warne 43* (61b 3x4 1x6) JN Gillespie 0* (2b)

 152.1 Wiseman to Warne, SIX, slog swept over mid wicket
 152.2 Wiseman to Warne, one run, fullish delivery, played to mid wicket
        to bring up his fifty
 152.3 Wiseman to Gillespie, no run, back, cutting to Vettori at backward
        point
 152.4 Wiseman to Gillespie, FOUR, pitched up, swiped away through the on
        side
 152.5 Wiseman to Gillespie, no run, flighted full, defended to the off
        side
 152.6 Wiseman to Gillespie, no run, gets down the pitch, reaches out to
        play to cover point

End of over 153 (11 runs) Australia 564/7
PJ Wiseman 31-7-135-3 - Cathedral End
SK Warne 50* (63b 3x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 4* (6b 1x4)

 153.1 Vettori to Warne, no run, tossed up, played carefully to mid off
 153.2 Vettori to Warne, no run, plays and misses in an attempt to cut a
        ball down off
 153.3 Vettori to Warne, one run, gets forward to sweep through fine leg
 153.4 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, shortish ball, defended on the front
        foot
 153.5 Vettori to Gillespie, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
 153.6 Vettori to Gillespie, FOUR, fullish delivery, slogged over mid on

End of over 154 (5 runs) Australia 569/7
DL Vettori 55-10-151-4 - City End
SK Warne 51* (66b 3x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 8* (9b 2x4)

 154.1 Wiseman to Warne, no run, short on leg, swept to backward square
 154.2 Wiseman to Warne, no run, advances down the track to drive to mid
        off
 154.3 Wiseman to Warne, one run, pitched up, played to mid off for a
        single
 154.4 Wiseman to Gillespie, no run, forward, taken on the front pad
 154.5 Wiseman to Gillespie, no run, flighted full, driven to deep mid off
        where Martin fields
 154.6 Wiseman to Gillespie, FOUR, steps down the track, struck in the air
        down through long off

End of over 155 (5 runs) Australia 574/7
PJ Wiseman 32-7-140-3 - Cathedral End
SK Warne 52* (69b 3x4 2x6) JN Gillespie 12* (12b 3x4)

 155.1 Vettori to Warne, one run, short down leg, swept away behind
        square, a couple of bounces out to the deep where its fielded
 155.2 Vettori to Gillespie, OUT: caught! tossed up outside off, Gillespie
        reaches out to slash at it, off the bottom edge for a straight
        forward catch at backward point

       Australia 575/8, Partnership of 32
       JN Gillespie  c Richardson b Vettori  12 (13b 3x4 0x6)
       SK Warne 53* (70b 3x4 2x6) DL Vettori 55.2-10-152-5

       And with the fall of that wicket, Australian captain Ricky Ponting
        has decided to call the innings closed

Match State: Innings Break

   0.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up outside off, pushed away
        to Clarke at gully
   0.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, short on leg, defended down on the
        off side
   0.3 McGrath to Richardson, one run, short on leg, worked through a
        vacant mid wicket region
   0.4 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, let go, short down off
   0.5 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, let go, short and wide of off
   0.6 McGrath to Sinclair, no run, full on off, flicked to Martyn at
        square leg

End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/0 (trail by 574 runs)
GD McGrath 1-0-1-0 - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 1* (3b) MS Sinclair 0* (3b)

   1.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, full pitched delivery, driven to
        Lehmann at mid off
   1.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, let go, short outside off
   1.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, taken by a fullish ball on the
        pad, swinging down the leg side
   1.4 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, short of a length ball, forced to
        extra cover for a quick single
   1.5 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, leaves a shortish ball down the off
        side
   1.6 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, forward to a good length delivery,
        defended to the off side

End of over 2 (1 run) New Zealand 2/0 (trail by 573 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-0-1-0 - City End
MH Richardson 2* (7b) MS Sinclair 0* (5b)

   2.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken high
        on the pad, there's no appeal
   2.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, Richardson gets well
        forward to defend back to the bowler
   2.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a short of a length ball,
        pushed away to cover
   2.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, pushed away to cover
   2.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   2.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, pushed to mid off

End of over 3 (maiden) New Zealand 2/0 (trail by 573 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-1-0 - Cathedral End
MS Sinclair 0* (5b) MH Richardson 2* (13b)

   3.1 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, short of a length ball, pushed to
        the off side
   3.2 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, pitched up, played to the off side
   3.3 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, let go, short down the off side
   3.4 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, left down the off side
   3.5 Gillespie to Sinclair, OUT: caught at slip! pitched full outside
        off, draws Sinclair into a drive, top edge into the hands of Shane
        Warne at first slip

       New Zealand 2/1, Partnership of 2
       MS Sinclair  c Warne b Gillespie  0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
       MH Richardson 2* (13b) JN Gillespie 1.5-0-1-1

   3.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, played defensively to mid
        off

End of over 4 (maiden) New Zealand 2/1 (trail by 573 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-1-1-1 - City End
MH Richardson 2* (13b) SP Fleming 0* (1b)

   4.1 McGrath to Richardson, one run, back to a shortish ball, tucked
        behind square
   4.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, front foot leave, down the off side
   4.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, leaves a shortish ball down the off
        side
   4.4 McGrath to Fleming, one run, short down leg, flicked fine
   4.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off
        side
   4.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, ducks a bouncer

End of over 5 (2 runs) New Zealand 4/1 (trail by 571 runs)
GD McGrath 3-1-3-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 1* (4b) MH Richardson 3* (16b)

   5.1 Gillespie to Fleming, three runs, full on leg, flicked away through
        mid wicket
   5.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   5.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short of a length, left down the
        off side
   5.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, flicks a leg side delivery to
        Martyn at square leg
   5.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, let go, short down the off side
   5.6 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        to square leg

End of over 6 (4 runs) New Zealand 8/1 (trail by 567 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-1-5-1 - City End
MH Richardson 4* (21b) SP Fleming 4* (5b)

   6.1 McGrath to Richardson, (noball) no run, left down the off side
   6.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   6.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   6.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, pushed to mid on
   6.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, turned to the on side
   6.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played back to the
        bowler
   6.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, beaten down
        the off side

End of over 7 (1 run) New Zealand 9/1 (trail by 566 runs)
GD McGrath 4-1-4-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 4* (5b) MH Richardson 4* (28b)

   7.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the
        on side
   7.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, forward to leave down the
        off side
   7.3 Gillespie to Fleming, three runs, full pitched delivery, struck
        straight back down the ground
   7.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short of a length delivery, pushed
        to point
   7.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to
        mid off
   7.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, let go, short down the off side

End of over 8 (3 runs) New Zealand 12/1 (trail by 563 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-1-8-1 - City End
SP Fleming 7* (8b) MH Richardson 4* (31b)

   8.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
   8.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
   8.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        down the pitch
   8.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
   8.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
   8.6 McGrath to Fleming, one run, pitched up, pushed to cover

End of over 9 (1 run) New Zealand 13/1 (trail by 562 runs)
GD McGrath 5-1-5-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 8* (14b) MH Richardson 4* (31b)

   9.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
   9.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, let go, down the off side
   9.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, slashed away, in th air a bit, draws
        some excitement from the field, bounces to wide mid off
   9.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, ducks a bouncer
   9.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
        into the pitch
   9.6 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, fullish ball, flicked away behind
        square

End of over 10 (1 run) New Zealand 14/1 (trail by 561 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-1-9-1 - City End
SP Fleming 9* (20b) MH Richardson 4* (31b)

Match State: Drinks

  10.1 McGrath to Fleming, one run, full pitched delivery, pushed away to
        cover
  10.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, taken on the front pad,
        shout all round for lbw, umpire Shepherd turns it down, would've
        missed off
  10.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  10.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        the on side
  10.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward to a good length delivery,
        pushed to Martyn at mid off
  10.6 McGrath to Richardson, three runs, forward to a ball with width,
        gets a leading edge away through backward point

End of over 11 (4 runs) New Zealand 18/1 (trail by 557 runs)
GD McGrath 6-1-9-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 7* (36b) SP Fleming 10* (21b)

  11.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
        moving away, no shot offered
  11.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, closer to the off stump but not
        enough to make Richardson play at it
  11.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, short of a good length delivery
        outside the off stump, left alone
  11.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, on the middle and off stump line,
        defended on the back-foot with a straight bat, excellent line and
        length
  11.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, defended back to the bowler, again
        played with a straight bat
       change of angle, Gillespie decides to come round the wicket
  11.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, left alone outside the off stump

End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 18/1 (trail by 557 runs)
JN Gillespie 6-2-9-1 - City End
SP Fleming 10* (21b) MH Richardson 7* (42b)

       Warne into the attack now
       slip and a short leg in place
       over the wicket to the left hander
  12.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, full toss outside the off stump, driven
        away, Ponting at cover dives across and saves runs
  12.2 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, tossed up outside the off stump, this time
        the drive finds the gap between the cover and the mid-off fielder
  12.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, wide outside the off stump, no shot
        offered
  12.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, slightly short, pitched wide outside the
        off stump and turning in, gets some extra bounce too
  12.5 Warne to Fleming, one run
  12.6 Warne to Richardson, no run

End of over 13 (5 runs) New Zealand 23/1 (trail by 552 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-5-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 15* (26b 1x4) MH Richardson 7* (43b)

  13.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  13.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  13.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  13.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, flicked away nicely to the midwicket
        fence, excellent shot
  13.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, four more! short and wide outside the
        off stump, cut away into the gap between point and gully
  13.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, (noball) FOUR, more runs! again wide outside
        the off stump, Fleming gets into a nice position and cuts it away
        to the backward point boundary, perfect placement
  13.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, defended on the front-foot

End of over 14 (13 runs) New Zealand 36/1 (trail by 539 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-13-0 (1nb) - City End
MH Richardson 7* (43b) SP Fleming 27* (33b 4x4)

  14.1 Warne to Richardson, no run
  14.2 Warne to Richardson, no run
  14.3 Warne to Richardson, no run
  14.4 Warne to Richardson, no run
  14.5 Warne to Richardson, no run
  14.6 Warne to Richardson, no run

End of over 15 (maiden) New Zealand 36/1 (trail by 539 runs)
SK Warne 2-1-5-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 27* (33b 4x4) MH Richardson 7* (49b)

  15.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, (noball) no run
  15.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  15.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  15.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, turned away to the square leg fence
  15.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  15.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run
  15.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run

End of over 16 (5 runs) New Zealand 41/1 (trail by 534 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-18-0 (2nb) - City End
MH Richardson 7* (49b) SP Fleming 31* (40b 5x4)

  16.1 Warne to Richardson, no run
  16.2 Warne to Richardson, two runs, tossed up, Richardson goes for the
        drive and ends up with a thick inside edge, close call
  16.3 Warne to Richardson, no run
  16.4 Warne to Richardson, no run
  16.5 Warne to Richardson, no run, big inside edge onto the pad, ball
        pops up on the leg side, Lehmann at short leg dives across and
        takes a brilliant catch but umpire Shepherd is not convinced,
        Richardson stays on!
  16.6 Warne to Richardson, no run

End of over 17 (2 runs) New Zealand 43/1 (trail by 532 runs)
SK Warne 3-1-7-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 31* (40b 5x4) MH Richardson 9* (55b)

  17.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, one run, short delivery, pulled away to the
        deep square leg region
  17.2 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run
  17.3 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, pitched outside the leg stump and
        angling in, Richardson tries to turn it away but makes no contact,
        loud appeal for lbw turned down
  17.4 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  17.5 Kasprowicz to Richardson, OUT: bowled! quicker delivery, Richardson
        is bit late, ball goes right through his defence and clips the top
        of off stump, Kasprowicz gets one to his name

       New Zealand 44/2, Partnership of 42
       MH Richardson  b Kasprowicz  9 (59b 0x4 0x6)
       SP Fleming 32* (41b 5x4) MS Kasprowicz 2.5-0-19-1 (2nb)

       looked like it was going to go across the left-hander but
        straightened up after pitching
       Wiseman walks in
  17.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, (noball) four runs, flicked away to the deep
        midwicket region
  17.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run

End of over 18 (6 runs) New Zealand 49/2 (trail by 526 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 3-0-24-1 (3nb) - City End
SP Fleming 32* (41b 5x4) PJ Wiseman 4* (2b)

  18.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, defended outside the off stump
  18.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, driven
        down to mid-off
  18.3 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, in the slot outside the off stump, driven
        away wide of McGrath at mid-off, lovely shot
  18.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, full toss, played back to the bowler
  18.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone
  18.6 Warne to Fleming, no run

End of over 19 (4 runs) New Zealand 53/2 (trail by 522 runs)
SK Warne 4-1-11-0 - Cathedral End
PJ Wiseman 4* (2b) SP Fleming 36* (47b 6x4)

  19.1 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, outside the off stump, Wiseman moves
        across and defends
  19.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, good length delivery outside the off
        stump, pushed in gully
       two slips, gully and a leg gully in place
  19.3 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, fuller length delivery outside the
        off stump, pushed straight to the fielder at gully
  19.4 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, short of a good length delivery
        outside the off stump, Wiseman moves across along way, gets behind
        the line and defends
  19.5 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, short delivery, defended to the leg
        side, did well to keep it down
  19.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, wide outside the off stump, left
        alone

End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 53/2 (trail by 522 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 4-1-24-1 (3nb) - City End
SP Fleming 36* (47b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 4* (8b)

  20.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, pushed back to the bowler
  20.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, pitched outside the off stump and turning
        in, padded away
  20.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, wide outside the off stump
  20.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, defended on the back-foot
       Warne decides to come round the wicket
  20.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, outside the off stump, pushed away
  20.6 Warne to Fleming, two runs, slightly short, pitched outside the off
        stump and turning in, driven off the back-foot to the deep cover
        region

End of over 21 (2 runs) New Zealand 55/2 (trail by 520 runs)
SK Warne 5-1-13-0 - Cathedral End
PJ Wiseman 4* (8b) SP Fleming 38* (53b 6x4)

       three slips a gully and a short leg in place
  21.1 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run
  21.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, (noball) no run, pitched outside the off
        stump and angling in, turned away on the leg side
  21.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, good length delivery outside the off
        stump, defended on the front-foot
  21.3 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, pushed away on the off side
  21.4 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, good length delivery outside the off
        stump, no shot offered
  21.5 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, outside the off stump, defended
  21.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, drifting down the leg side, turned
        away behind the stumps on the leg side, stopped by McGrath at leg
        gully

End of over 22 (3 runs) New Zealand 56/2 (trail by 519 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 5-1-25-1 (4nb) - City End
SP Fleming 38* (53b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 4* (15b)

       And that ends the days play
       Australia finishes day two in a dominant position
       New Zealand face a monumental task in trying to save this Test
       And the loss of their two opening batsmen in the final session
        certainly hasn't helped
       The pitch is still playing well, so there's no reason why the New
        Zealand batsmen can't frustrate the Australians tomorrow in the
        same way the Australian batsmen have frustrated them in the last
        two days
       However in the absence of any indication that the visitors can do
        so, an Australian victory looks like the most likely result

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

       Day three set to get underway shortly
  22.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward to defend to the off side
  22.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  22.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, left down the off side
  22.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, back to a leg break, defended to the off
        side
  22.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, beaten by a ball that moves pas
        the outside edge
  22.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, back to a ball that keeps low, turned to
        Langer on the on side

End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 56/2 (trail by 519 runs)
SK Warne 6-2-13-0 - Cathedral End
PJ Wiseman 4* (15b) SP Fleming 38* (59b 6x4)

  23.1 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, back to a short ball, miscues the
        pull to backward square
  23.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, left down the off side
  23.3 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, plays and misses, trying to pull a
        ball short down the off side
  23.4 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, back and defending
  23.5 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, left down the off side
  23.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, bat raised, left down the off side

End of over 24 (maiden) New Zealand 56/2 (trail by 519 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 6-2-25-1 (4nb) - City End
SP Fleming 38* (59b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 4* (21b)

  24.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, flighted full, driven to cover
  24.2 Warne to Fleming, FOUR, tossed full outside off, dispatched with a
        lovely square drive
  24.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  24.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, gets the pad forward to leave down the
        off side
  24.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, gets forward to push defensively to mid
        on
  24.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        on side

End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 60/2 (trail by 515 runs)
SK Warne 7-2-17-0 - Cathedral End
PJ Wiseman 4* (21b) SP Fleming 42* (65b 7x4)

  25.1 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, (noball) no run, back to a shortish ball,
        pushed to gully
  25.1 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, left down the off side
  25.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, two runs, full and straight, worked through
        mid wicket
  25.3 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, one run, short ball, pulled in the air,
        lands safely at backward square
  25.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, ducks a short ball
  25.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  25.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, short of a length ball, guided through
        third man

End of over 26 (8 runs) New Zealand 68/2 (trail by 507 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 7-2-33-1 (5nb) - City End
PJ Wiseman 7* (25b) SP Fleming 46* (68b 8x4)

  26.1 Warne to Wiseman, no run, tossed up, Wiseman throws the pad forward
        to stop it
  26.2 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, again padding a ball pitched
        outside leg
  26.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, taken on the front pad by a quickish
        straightish ball, appeal turned down by umpire Shepherd, probably
        going down leg
  26.4 Warne to Wiseman, no run, misses with the attempted sweep,
        Gilchrist collects down leg
  26.5 Warne to Wiseman, FOUR, charges down the track to belt the ball
        through mid off
  26.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward to drive to mid off

End of over 27 (4 runs) New Zealand 72/2 (trail by 503 runs)
SK Warne 8-2-21-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 46* (68b 8x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (31b 1x4)

  27.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, (noball) no run, shortish ball, defended
        back to the bowler
  27.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to
        cover
  27.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  27.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  27.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, shortish ball, left down the off
        side
  27.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  27.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, one run, forward, pushed through gully

End of over 28 (2 runs) New Zealand 74/2 (trail by 501 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 8-2-35-1 (6nb) - City End
SP Fleming 47* (75b 8x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (31b 1x4)

  28.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, played defensively to mid wicket
  28.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, lunges forward to take a big swipe across
        the line, big swipe across the line, judging by the reaction of
        the Australian fielders he got some bat to it, Ponting crosses the
        pitch from silly point, dives for a tough chance gets a but can't
        hang onto it
  28.3 Warne to Fleming, no run
  28.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, let down off
  28.5 Warne to Fleming, legbye: one run, turned to the on side
  28.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, flighted full, gets on the front foot to
        block the ball

End of over 29 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 75/2 (trail by 500 runs)
SK Warne 9-3-21-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 47* (80b 8x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (32b 1x4)

  29.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to
        the off side
  29.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, pitched full outside off, slashed away
        with a drive through cover point to bring up his half century
  29.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, one run, pitched up, pushed to cover for a
        quick single
  29.4 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, OUT: LBW! taken by a good full of a length
        delivery that nips back in from off/outside off, hits him in line
        with middle/leg, big shout for lbw is upheld by umpire Bucknor

       New Zealand 80/3, Partnership of 36
       PJ Wiseman  lbw b Kasprowicz  11 (33b 1x4 0x6)
       SP Fleming 52* (83b 9x4) MS Kasprowicz 8.4-2-40-2 (6nb)

  29.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, (noball) no run, forward, taken on the front
        pad by an off side delivery
  29.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
  29.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, gets well forward to play defensively
        back to the bowler

End of over 30 (6 runs) New Zealand 81/3 (trail by 494 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 9-2-41-2 (7nb) - City End
SP Fleming 52* (83b 9x4) NJ Astle 0* (3b)

  30.1 Warne to Fleming, one run, pitched up, pushed to a deepish mid off
  30.2 Warne to Astle, no run, gets forward to push defensively to the off
        side
  30.3 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the on
        side
  30.4 Warne to Astle, no run, stretches forward, defended to the on side
  30.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to a straightish delivery, played
        to the on side
  30.6 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a leg break, played to the off side

End of over 31 (1 run) New Zealand 82/3 (trail by 493 runs)
SK Warne 10-3-22-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 53* (84b 9x4) NJ Astle 0* (8b)

  31.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, short of a length, left down the off
        side
  31.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, guided to
        point
  31.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back, played defensively to cover
        point
  31.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, let go, short of a length, down the
        off side
  31.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, full of a length delivery, played to
        cover
  31.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, left down the off side

End of over 32 (maiden) New Zealand 82/3 (trail by 493 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 10-3-41-2 (7nb) - City End
NJ Astle 0* (8b) SP Fleming 53* (90b 9x4)

Match State: Drinks

  32.1 Warne to Astle, no run, stretches forward in defence
  32.2 Warne to Astle, no run, not collected by Gilchrist down leg,
        thought of a single not taken
  32.3 Warne to Astle, no run, taken on the pad in an attempt to sweep
  32.4 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a ball short outside off, cut to
        Clarke at backward point
  32.5 Warne to Astle, no run, gets well forward to defend back to the
        bowler
  32.6 Warne to Astle, one run, fullish delivery, pushed through mid on

End of over 33 (1 run) New Zealand 83/3 (trail by 492 runs)
SK Warne 11-3-23-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 1* (14b) SP Fleming 53* (90b 9x4)

  33.1 Gillespie to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  33.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler
  33.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, let go, down the off side
  33.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  33.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  33.6 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, short ball, Fleming pulls it through
        fine leg, looked like he played that shot as a form of protection
        as much as anything else

End of over 34 (2 runs) New Zealand 85/3 (trail by 490 runs)
JN Gillespie 7-2-11-1 - City End
SP Fleming 54* (95b 9x4) NJ Astle 2* (15b)

  34.1 Warne to Fleming, three runs, fullish delivery, put away with a
        lovely square drive
  34.2 Warne to Astle, legbye: one run, tossed full outside off, off the
        pad behind square
  34.3 Warne to Fleming, three runs, tossed full outside off, attempted
        square drive from Fleming, runs away off a bottom edge between
        keeper and first slip
  34.4 Warne to Astle, no run, quick and full, played back down the pitch
  34.5 Warne to Astle, no run, flighted full, defended to the off side
  34.6 Warne to Astle, no run, left down the off side

End of over 35 (7 runs) New Zealand 92/3 (trail by 483 runs)
SK Warne 12-3-29-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 60* (97b 9x4) NJ Astle 2* (19b)

  35.1 Gillespie to Fleming, two runs, pitched on a middle/leg line,
        worked away through mid wicket
  35.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, defended solidly to mid
        off
  35.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, fullish delivery, defended to Lehmann
        at mid off
  35.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  35.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  35.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, ducks a bouncer

End of over 36 (2 runs) New Zealand 94/3 (trail by 481 runs)
JN Gillespie 8-2-13-1 - City End
NJ Astle 2* (19b) SP Fleming 62* (103b 9x4)

  36.1 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to defend
  36.2 Warne to Astle, no run, LBW! forward, taken on the pad, big shout
        for lbw, shake of the head from umpire Shepherd
  36.3 Warne to Astle, FOUR, back to a long hop, pulled through the on
        side
  36.4 Warne to Astle, no run, fullish ball, turned to short fine leg
  36.5 Warne to Astle, no run, defended
  36.6 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, taken on the pad

End of over 37 (4 runs) New Zealand 98/3 (trail by 477 runs)
SK Warne 13-3-33-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 62* (103b 9x4) NJ Astle 6* (25b 1x4)

  37.1 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  37.2 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  37.3 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, let go, short down the off side
  37.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        cover
  37.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, ducks a bouncer
  37.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side

End of over 38 (maiden) New Zealand 98/3 (trail by 477 runs)
JN Gillespie 9-3-13-1 - City End
NJ Astle 6* (25b 1x4) SP Fleming 62* (109b 9x4)

  38.1 Warne to Astle, one run, forward, worked around behind square
  38.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward to drive to mid off
  38.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  38.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward to block the ball
  38.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  38.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side

End of over 39 (1 run) New Zealand 99/3 (trail by 476 runs)
SK Warne 14-3-34-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 7* (26b 1x4) SP Fleming 62* (114b 9x4)

  39.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to
        cover
  39.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back, beaten by a ball down the off
        side
  39.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  39.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        on
  39.5 Gillespie to Astle, one run, pitched up, pushed to mid on for a
        single
  39.6 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side

End of over 40 (1 run) New Zealand 100/3 (trail by 475 runs)
JN Gillespie 10-3-14-1 - City End
NJ Astle 8* (31b 1x4) SP Fleming 62* (115b 9x4)

  40.1 Warne to Astle, one run, full flighted delivery, flicked away
        square for a single
  40.2 Warne to Fleming, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked through
        mid wicket
  40.3 Warne to Astle, one run, flighted full, pushed to mid on
  40.4 Warne to Fleming, legbye: two runs, back to a shortish ball, off
        the pad, Fleming attempting a glance, runs fine
  40.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  40.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side

End of over 41 (5 runs) New Zealand 105/3 (trail by 470 runs)
SK Warne 15-3-37-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 10* (33b 1x4) SP Fleming 63* (119b 9x4)

Match State: Drinks

  41.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, plays and misses to a ball down the off
        side
  41.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, tries to cut a shorter ball but again
        fails to make contact
  41.3 Gillespie to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked away
        to fine leg
  41.4 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  41.5 Gillespie to Fleming, no run, pitched up, played to mid off
  41.6 Gillespie to Fleming, two runs, worked away through the on side

End of over 42 (3 runs) New Zealand 108/3 (trail by 467 runs)
JN Gillespie 11-3-17-1 - City End
NJ Astle 11* (36b 1x4) SP Fleming 65* (122b 9x4)

  42.1 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to block the ball
  42.2 Warne to Astle, no run, dropped! Astle is forward, gets a thick
        outside edge in the direction of first slip, Hayden dives forward
        gets a hand to it but can't hang on
  42.3 Warne to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  42.4 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point
  42.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, turns the ball to short fine leg,
        Clarke does the fielding
  42.6 Warne to Astle, no run, flighted full, Astle is forward to push to
        mid on

End of over 43 (maiden) New Zealand 108/3 (trail by 467 runs)
SK Warne 16-4-37-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 65* (122b 9x4) NJ Astle 11* (42b 1x4)

  43.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  43.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward to a good length ball, played
        to Kasprowicz at mid on who sends Fleming back to his ground
  43.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, defended to the off side
  43.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, good length ball, left down the off
        side
  43.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  43.6 McGrath to Fleming, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square

End of over 44 (1 run) New Zealand 109/3 (trail by 466 runs)
GD McGrath 7-1-10-0 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 66* (128b 9x4) NJ Astle 11* (42b 1x4)

  44.1 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  44.2 Warne to Fleming, no run, full flighted delivery, driven to mid off
  44.3 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward to pad up to a leg break outside
        off, big appeal for lbw is turned down by umpire Shepherd
  44.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid
        off
  44.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  44.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, pitched up, driven to cover

End of over 45 (maiden) New Zealand 109/3 (trail by 466 runs)
SK Warne 17-5-37-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 11* (42b 1x4) SP Fleming 66* (134b 9x4)

  45.1 McGrath to Astle, three runs, pitched up, driven away through cover
  45.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  45.3 McGrath to Fleming, three runs, back to a shortish ball, worked
        away through the on side
  45.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, pitched up, played away to Langer at
        extra cover
  45.5 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, full pitched delivery, driven down to the
        long off boundary
  45.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side

End of over 46 (10 runs) New Zealand 119/3 (trail by 456 runs)
GD McGrath 8-1-20-0 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 69* (136b 9x4) NJ Astle 18* (46b 2x4)

  46.1 Warne to Fleming, one run, steps down the track, played to mid on
        for a single
  46.2 Warne to Astle, no run, flighted full, Astle is forward to defend
  46.3 Warne to Astle, one run, tossed up, defended to the on side
  46.4 Warne to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  46.5 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward to leave down the off side
  46.6 Warne to Fleming, no run, forward, padded to the on side, they try
        to steal a leg bye but umpire Shepherd says dead ball

End of over 47 (2 runs) New Zealand 121/3 (trail by 454 runs)
SK Warne 18-5-39-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 19* (48b 2x4) SP Fleming 70* (140b 9x4)

  47.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, pitched up, forward to push defensively
        to cover
  47.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  47.3 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Astle is forward,
        gets an edge away through third man
  47.4 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, again! pitched full of length, Astle is
        forward, gets a thicker edge this time, runs away through third
        man
  47.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, pitched up, forward to push defensively
        to mid off
  47.6 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, slashed away with
        a cut behind point, a much more convincing boundary that time

End of over 48 (12 runs) New Zealand 133/3 (trail by 442 runs)
GD McGrath 9-1-32-0 (1nb) - City End
SP Fleming 70* (140b 9x4) NJ Astle 31* (54b 5x4)

  48.1 Warne to Fleming, three runs, pitched up outside off, driven away
        through the off side
  48.2 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to a full flighted delivery, turned
        behind square
  48.3 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, turned to the on side
  48.4 Warne to Astle, no run, flighted full, played defensively to the on
        side
  48.5 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a big turning leg break, Astle is
        back and withdrawing the shot
  48.6 Warne to Astle, no run, lunges forward, played to mid wicket

End of over 49 (3 runs) New Zealand 136/3 (trail by 439 runs)
SK Warne 19-5-42-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 73* (141b 9x4) NJ Astle 31* (59b 5x4)

  49.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  49.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, short of a length, let go outside off
  49.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, fullish delivery, driven to mid on
  49.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, fullish delivery, driven back to the
        bowler
  49.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward to a fullish delivery, guided
        to Hayden at gully
  49.6 McGrath to Fleming, two runs, on a length on leg, tries to turn it
        to the on side but gets a leading edge through cover

End of over 50 (2 runs) New Zealand 138/3 (trail by 437 runs)
GD McGrath 10-1-34-0 (1nb) - City End
NJ Astle 31* (59b 5x4) SP Fleming 75* (147b 9x4)

  50.1 Warne to Astle, no run, tossed up, Astle is forward to defend
  50.2 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to block to the on side, Lehmann
        fields at short leg
  50.3 Warne to Astle, no run, tossed up, played defensively to the on
        side
  50.4 Warne to Astle, two runs, tossed up, draws Astle forward, edged
        through backward point
  50.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to block the ball
  50.6 Warne to Astle, no run, full flighted delivery, defended to the on
        side

End of over 51 (2 runs) New Zealand 140/3 (trail by 435 runs)
SK Warne 20-5-44-0 - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 75* (147b 9x4) NJ Astle 33* (65b 5x4)

       That ends a good session for New Zealand
       Just the loss of their night-watchman
       Both Fleming and Astle have survived a chance each but otherwise
        have shown great resilience and are going some way to restoring
        some pride for the visitors in this Test

Match State: Lunch - Day 3

  51.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward to defend to mid off
  51.2 McGrath to Fleming, (noball) one run, back to pull a short ball
        behind square
  51.2 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  51.3 McGrath to Astle, two runs, pitched full, driven through cover
  51.4 McGrath to Astle, two runs, shortish ball, worked away behind
        square
  51.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  51.6 McGrath to Astle, no run, digs out a yorker to mid on

End of over 52 (6 runs) New Zealand 146/3 (trail by 429 runs)
GD McGrath 11-1-40-0 (2nb) - City End
SP Fleming 76* (149b 9x4) NJ Astle 37* (70b 5x4)

  52.1 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  52.2 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, full pitched delivery, driven back
        to the bowler
  52.3 Kasprowicz to Fleming, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        between slips and gully
  52.4 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  52.5 Kasprowicz to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, swishing
        and missing a ball outside off
  52.6 Kasprowicz to Fleming, three runs, fullish delivery, driven back
        down the ground

End of over 53 (7 runs) New Zealand 153/3 (trail by 422 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 11-3-48-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
SP Fleming 83* (155b 10x4) NJ Astle 37* (70b 5x4)

  53.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, pushing and missing to a ball down the
        off side
  53.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  53.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, left down the off side
  53.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  53.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, short of a length ball, pushed to the
        off side
  53.6 McGrath to Fleming, OUT: caught behind! short of a length ball,
        tries to withdraw the shot but too late, collected by the keeper,
        appeal for catch, Fleming walks

       New Zealand 153/4, Partnership of 73
       SP Fleming  c Gilchrist b McGrath  83 (161b 10x4 0x6)

End of over 54 (maiden) New Zealand 153/4 (trail by 422 runs)
GD McGrath 12-2-40-1 (2nb) - City End
NJ Astle 37* (70b 5x4) 

  54.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked away
        fine
  54.2 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken in the
        body
  54.3 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended to the
        off side
  54.4 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, short of a length ball, pushed away to
        the off side
  54.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
  54.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, shortish ball, pushed away to extra
        cover

End of over 55 (2 runs) New Zealand 155/4 (trail by 420 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 12-3-50-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 1* (3b) NJ Astle 38* (73b 5x4)

  55.1 McGrath to Oram, no run, full of a length, played to mid wicket
  55.2 McGrath to Oram, two runs, short on leg, worked away fine
  55.3 McGrath to Oram, no run, pitched up, played defensively back to the
        bowler
  55.4 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  55.5 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, edged, one bounce
        to Ponting at second slip
  55.6 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side

End of over 56 (2 runs) New Zealand 157/4 (trail by 418 runs)
GD McGrath 13-2-42-1 (2nb) - City End
NJ Astle 38* (73b 5x4) JDP Oram 3* (9b)

  56.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, good length ball, forward, forced to
        mid on
  56.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, three runs, not really on a length to drive by
        Astle does it any, struck down through mid on, Gillespie chases it
        down, pulls it up just short of the rope
  56.3 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        mid on
  56.4 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, full on leg, flicked square, Clarke
        dives to stop it
  56.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, FOUR, pitched full, slashed away along the
        ground to the long off boundary with a lovely drive
  56.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, slow and full on middle, worked away
        square

End of over 57 (9 runs) New Zealand 166/4 (trail by 409 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 13-3-59-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 46* (77b 6x4) JDP Oram 4* (11b)

  57.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to cover
  57.2 McGrath to Astle, one run, back to a short ball, pulled around
        through fine leg
  57.3 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to a good length ball, defended back
        to the bowler
  57.4 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to leave down the off side
  57.5 McGrath to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back to
        the bowler
  57.6 McGrath to Oram, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        through point

End of over 58 (4 runs) New Zealand 170/4 (trail by 405 runs)
GD McGrath 14-2-46-1 (2nb) - City End
JDP Oram 7* (15b) NJ Astle 47* (79b 6x4)

  58.1 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, pitched up, driven back down the track,
        Kasprowicz gets down to save the ball
  58.2 Kasprowicz to Oram, three runs, pitched up, driven through mid off,
        Lehmann chases it down
  58.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, back to a short ball, pulled in the
        air, drops safely, fielded by McGrath at long leg
  58.4 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back
        down the pitch
  58.5 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, pitched up, forced to cover
  58.6 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        cover

End of over 59 (4 runs) New Zealand 174/4 (trail by 401 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 14-3-63-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 48* (80b 6x4) JDP Oram 10* (20b)

  59.1 McGrath to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to point
  59.2 McGrath to Astle, FOUR, pitched full, struck away with a smashing
        drive through cover
  59.3 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  59.4 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  59.5 McGrath to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  59.6 McGrath to Astle, OUT: caught! pitched full and straight, has Astle
        forward to drive, surprised by a slower ball, plays it meekly to
        Langer at short cover

       New Zealand 178/5, Partnership of 25
       NJ Astle  c Langer b McGrath  52 (86b 7x4 0x6)

End of over 60 (4 runs) New Zealand 178/5 (trail by 397 runs)
GD McGrath 15-2-50-2 (2nb) - City End
JDP Oram 10* (20b) 

Match State: Drinks

  60.1 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        through fine leg
  60.2 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run
  60.3 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, let go, short down leg
  60.4 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, leaves a short, lifting delivery
  60.5 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        Clarke at gully
  60.6 Kasprowicz to McCullum, one run, shortish ball, forced to cover for
        a quick single

End of over 61 (2 runs) New Zealand 180/5 (trail by 395 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 15-3-65-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 1* (5b) JDP Oram 11* (21b)

  61.1 McGrath to McCullum, two runs, pitched full outside off, driven
        through backward point
  61.2 McGrath to McCullum, no run, pitched up, McCullum is forward to
        defend to the off side
  61.3 McGrath to McCullum, no run, forward with bat and pad, taken on the
        front pad, ball rebounds back in the air, McGrath leans forward in
        an attempt to catch it
  61.4 McGrath to McCullum, no run, pushed to the off side
  61.5 McGrath to McCullum, no run, leaves a short of a length ball,
        through to the keeper, the fielders groan as that ball went pretty
        close to off stump
  61.6 McGrath to McCullum, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        point

End of over 62 (2 runs) New Zealand 182/5 (trail by 393 runs)
GD McGrath 16-2-52-2 (2nb) - City End
JDP Oram 11* (21b) BB McCullum 3* (11b)

  62.1 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid
        wicket for a single
  62.2 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, pitched up, forward, defended to
        the off side
  62.3 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, forward to a good length ball,
        playing and missing, Gilchrist collects
  62.4 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, forward to push a full pitched
        delivery back to the bowler
  62.5 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, ducks a short ball
  62.6 Kasprowicz to McCullum, no run, full of a length delivery, driven
        back to the bowler

End of over 63 (1 run) New Zealand 183/5 (trail by 392 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 16-3-66-2 (7nb) - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 12* (22b) BB McCullum 3* (16b)

  63.1 Gillespie to Oram, no run, left down the off side
  63.2 Gillespie to Oram, no run, left down the off side
  63.3 Gillespie to Oram, no run, gets on the front foot to leave down the
        off side
  63.4 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back
        to the bowler
  63.5 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, swiped to mid
        on off an inside edge
  63.6 Gillespie to Oram, OUT: caught behind! back to a shortish delivery,
        follows the path of it, gets an inside edge, collected by keeper
        Gilchrist

       New Zealand 183/6, Partnership of 5
       JDP Oram  c Gilchrist b Gillespie  12 (28b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 64 (maiden) New Zealand 183/6 (trail by 392 runs)
JN Gillespie 12-4-17-2 - City End
BB McCullum 3* (16b) 

  64.1 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, slashed away
        through point
  64.2 Warne to McCullum, no run, stretches forward to defend to the off
        side
  64.3 Warne to McCullum, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked through
        mid wicket
  64.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, tossed up, padded away, collected by the
        slip fielder
  64.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, flighted full, defended to the on side
  64.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, tossed up, forward to defend back down
        the track

End of over 65 (5 runs) New Zealand 188/6 (trail by 387 runs)
SK Warne 21-5-49-0 - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 8* (19b 1x4) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

  65.1 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, forward to defend
  65.2 Gillespie to McCullum, two runs, full pitched delivery, worked away
        through mid wicket
  65.3 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, let go, short and wide of off
  65.4 Gillespie to McCullum, OUT: LBW! forward to a good length ball,
        taken on the front pad, nipping back in, not offering a shot, big
        shout for lbw, umpire Bucknor decides thats out

       New Zealand 190/7, Partnership of 7
       BB McCullum  lbw b Gillespie  10 (23b 1x4 0x6)
       DL Vettori 0* (3b) JN Gillespie 12.4-4-19-3

  65.5 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, pitched up, pushed to cover
  65.6 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, left down the off side

End of over 66 (2 runs) New Zealand 190/7 (trail by 385 runs)
JN Gillespie 13-4-19-3 - City End
DL Vettori 0* (3b) JEC Franklin 0* (2b)

  66.1 Warne to Vettori, one run, gets forward, worked to wide mid on for
        a single
  66.2 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        on side
  66.3 Warne to Franklin, no run, flighted full, driven to mid off
  66.4 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  66.5 Warne to Franklin, no run, flighted full, gets forward to defend to
        the off side
  66.6 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken on the
        pad, outside off

End of over 67 (1 run) New Zealand 191/7 (trail by 384 runs)
SK Warne 22-5-50-0 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 1* (4b) JEC Franklin 0* (7b)

  67.1 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        mid off
  67.2 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, driven to wide mid off
  67.3 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, fullish delivery, played back to the
        bowler
  67.4 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played to wide mid off
  67.5 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, ducks a short ball
  67.6 Gillespie to Vettori, FOUR, back to a short ball, pulled away
        fiercely through mid wicket

End of over 68 (4 runs) New Zealand 195/7 (trail by 380 runs)
JN Gillespie 14-4-23-3 - City End
JEC Franklin 0* (7b) DL Vettori 5* (10b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  68.1 Warne to Franklin, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked around
        behind square
  68.2 Warne to Vettori, no run, flighted full, defended on the front foot
        to the off side
  68.3 Warne to Vettori, no run, gets on the front foot to an off side
        delivery, misses with the sweep, Gilchrist collects, Vettori keeps
        his back foot planted
  68.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, gets forward, playing back to the bowler
  68.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  68.6 Warne to Vettori, one run, flighted full, swept away square

End of over 69 (2 runs) New Zealand 197/7 (trail by 378 runs)
SK Warne 23-5-52-0 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 6* (15b 1x4) JEC Franklin 1* (8b)

  69.1 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
  69.2 Gillespie to Vettori, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        wide mid on for a single
  69.3 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken high
        on the pad, stifled appeal for lbw turned down by umpire Bucknor,
        replay showed it pitched outside leg
  69.4 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, left down the off side
  69.5 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        the off side
  69.6 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        defensively back to the bowler

End of over 70 (1 run) New Zealand 198/7 (trail by 377 runs)
JN Gillespie 15-4-24-3 - City End
DL Vettori 7* (17b 1x4) JEC Franklin 1* (12b)

  70.1 Warne to Vettori, one run, tossed up full, swept away through mid
        wicket
  70.2 Warne to Franklin, three runs, pitched up outside off, driven away
        through third man
  70.3 Warne to Vettori, no run, forward, taken on the pad, appeal for lbw
        follows, turned down by umpire Shepherd, got his back pad by was
        probably missing off
  70.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  70.5 Warne to Vettori, three runs, tossed up full on leg, swept away
        through fine leg
  70.6 Warne to Franklin, no run, tossed up, played back to the bowler

End of over 71 (7 runs) New Zealand 205/7 (trail by 370 runs)
SK Warne 24-5-59-0 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 11* (21b 1x4) JEC Franklin 4* (14b)

       Lehmann comes on to bowl, greeted with a big cheer from his home
        crowd
  71.1 Lehmann to Vettori, one run, short outside off, cut away square
  71.2 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, forward, leaving down the off side
  71.3 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, forward, padded away to the off side
  71.4 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, back to a ball that turns in, barely
        connects with the shot, taken on the thigh off the inside edge
  71.5 Lehmann to Franklin, one run, worked behind square
  71.6 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, lunges forward to defend

End of over 72 (2 runs) New Zealand 207/7 (trail by 368 runs)
DS Lehmann 1-0-2-0 - City End
JEC Franklin 5* (18b) DL Vettori 12* (23b 1x4)

  72.1 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  72.2 Warne to Franklin, no run, flighted full outside leg, taken to mid
        wicket
  72.3 Warne to Franklin, no run, tossed up, driven to mid off
  72.4 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        on
  72.5 Warne to Franklin, two runs, short ball, pulled away through square
        leg
  72.6 Warne to Franklin, bye: three runs, flighted full outside off,
        plays and misses, ball turns in, past keeper Gilchrist, runs away
        fine

End of over 73 (5 runs) New Zealand 212/7 (trail by 363 runs)
SK Warne 25-5-61-0 - Cathedral End
JEC Franklin 7* (24b) DL Vettori 12* (23b 1x4)

  73.1 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, gets well forward to push to the off
        side
  73.2 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, back to a ball that turns in sharply
  73.3 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        measuredly to the bowler
  73.4 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, short outside off, Franklin steps
        back, misses in his attempt to cut
  73.5 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, tossed up, driven to mid on
  73.6 Lehmann to Franklin, no run, gets right back, played into Langer at
        short leg

End of over 74 (maiden) New Zealand 212/7 (trail by 363 runs)
DS Lehmann 2-1-2-0 - City End
DL Vettori 12* (23b 1x4) JEC Franklin 7* (30b)

  74.1 Warne to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  74.2 Warne to Vettori, one run, tossed up, swept away to deep mid wicket
        where Langer does the fielding
  74.3 Warne to Franklin, no run, forward, left down the off side
  74.4 Warne to Franklin, OUT: LBW! gets right back, shapes to leave,
        taken on the pad by a ball spinning back in a mile, struck outside
        the line of off but he wasn't offering a shot, umpire Shepherd
        says thats out

       New Zealand 213/8, Partnership of 23
       JEC Franklin  lbw b Warne  7 (32b 0x4 0x6)
       DL Vettori 13* (25b 1x4) SK Warne 25.4-5-62-1

       Shane Warne becomes the first bowler to take 550 Test wickets
  74.5 Warne to Styris, no run, forward, beaten by a ball that turns past
        the bat
  74.6 Warne to Styris, no run, forward, pushed defensively back to the
        bowler

End of over 75 (1 run) New Zealand 213/8 (trail by 362 runs)
SK Warne 26-5-62-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 13* (25b 1x4) SB Styris 0* (2b)

  75.1 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  75.2 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, throws the pad out but after the ball
        has passed, Gilchrist collects down the off side
  75.3 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, tossed up, driven to deepish mid off
  75.4 Lehmann to Vettori, one run, worked to the on side
  75.5 Lehmann to Styris, no run, forward, taken on the front pad, struck
        outside off, Lehmann is up enthusiastically for lbw, umpire
        Bucknor says not out, probably playing a shot
  75.6 Lehmann to Styris, no run, played to the on side

End of over 76 (1 run) New Zealand 214/8 (trail by 361 runs)
DS Lehmann 3-1-3-0 - City End
DL Vettori 14* (29b 1x4) SB Styris 0* (4b)

  76.1 Warne to Vettori, no run, short down leg, collected down leg by
        Gilchrist
  76.2 Warne to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  76.3 Warne to Vettori, one run, flighted full, swept away to deep
        backward square
  76.4 Warne to Styris, no run, gets forward to defend to the off side
  76.5 Warne to Styris, one run, glanced away behind square
  76.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, defended

End of over 77 (2 runs) New Zealand 216/8 (trail by 359 runs)
SK Warne 27-5-64-1 - Cathedral End
SB Styris 1* (6b) DL Vettori 15* (33b 1x4)

  77.1 Lehmann to Styris, no run, gets forward to defend
  77.2 Lehmann to Styris, no run, left down the off side
  77.3 Lehmann to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        off side
  77.4 Lehmann to Styris, no run, gets forward, taken on the front pad,
        appeal for lbw in vain
  77.5 Lehmann to Styris, no run, forward, driving to mid off
  77.6 Lehmann to Styris, no run, left down the off side

End of over 78 (maiden) New Zealand 216/8 (trail by 359 runs)
DS Lehmann 4-2-3-0 - City End
DL Vettori 15* (33b 1x4) SB Styris 1* (12b)

       And that completes a disastrous session for the visitors
       Australia have ripped right through the New Zealand middle order
        with all the main bowlers contributing
       At eight wickets down and still 359 runs behind, avoiding the
        follow on now looks like mission impossible
       The real question becomes, assuming these last two wickets do fall
        in the final session, is whether Australia captain Ricky Ponting
        will enforce the follow on
       Or perhaps Australia will decide to bat
       They have been been gun shy about enforcing the follow on after the
        2001 Calcutta debacle

Match State: Tea - Day 3

  78.1 Warne to Vettori, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  78.2 Warne to Styris, no run, flighted up, forward to defend
  78.3 Warne to Styris, legbye: one run, short down leg, off the pad
        trying to glance, runs away fine
  78.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, pushing forward, pops to the short leg
        fielder, soft appeal for catch but it came off the pad
  78.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, forward, pushing past the short leg
        fielder
  78.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, steps forward to sweep around behind
        square

End of over 79 (2 runs) New Zealand 218/8 (trail by 357 runs)
SK Warne 28-5-65-1 - Cathedral End
SB Styris 1* (14b) DL Vettori 16* (37b 1x4)

  79.1 Lehmann to Styris, no run, stretches forward to defend to the off
        side
  79.2 Lehmann to Styris, no run, forward, pushing to mid off
  79.3 Lehmann to Styris, one run, worked behind square
  79.4 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on
        the on side
  79.5 Lehmann to Vettori, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
       Lehmann going around the wicket to Styris
  79.6 Lehmann to Styris, FOUR, short ball, pulled away through mid wicket

End of over 80 (6 runs) New Zealand 224/8 (trail by 351 runs)
DS Lehmann 5-2-9-0 - City End
DL Vettori 17* (39b 1x4) SB Styris 6* (18b 1x4)

       New ball taken, Glenn McGrath to get first use of it
  80.1 McGrath to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  80.2 McGrath to Vettori, no run, pitched up, defended to the off side
  80.3 McGrath to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  80.4 McGrath to Vettori, one run, turned to wide mid on for a quick
        single, throw hits direct but Styris gets home at the striker's
        end
  80.5 McGrath to Styris, one run, back, worked away behind square
  80.6 McGrath to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        extra cover

End of over 81 (2 runs) New Zealand 226/8 (trail by 349 runs)
GD McGrath 17-2-54-2 (2nb) - Cathedral End
SB Styris 7* (19b 1x4) DL Vettori 18* (44b 1x4)

  81.1 Gillespie to Styris, no run, full and straight delivery, turned to
        the on side
  81.2 Gillespie to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, plays and
        misses to a ball down off
  81.3 Gillespie to Styris, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  81.4 Gillespie to Styris, no run, ducks a bouncer
  81.5 Gillespie to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, Styris plays
        and misses off the back foot
  81.6 Gillespie to Styris, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, flicked away
        fine

End of over 82 (4 runs) New Zealand 230/8 (trail by 345 runs)
JN Gillespie 16-4-28-3 - City End
DL Vettori 18* (44b 1x4) SB Styris 11* (25b 2x4)

  82.1 McGrath to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back
        to the bowler
  82.2 McGrath to Vettori, one run, back, forced to extra cover for a
        single
  82.3 McGrath to Styris, no run, forward, pushing and missing to a ball
        down off
  82.4 McGrath to Styris, FOUR, pitched up outside off, put away with a
        lovely square drive
  82.5 McGrath to Styris, no run, steps out to play to gully
  82.6 McGrath to Styris, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Styris drives and
        edges past third slip away through third man

End of over 83 (9 runs) New Zealand 239/8 (trail by 336 runs)
GD McGrath 18-2-63-2 (2nb) - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 19* (46b 1x4) SB Styris 19* (29b 4x4)

  83.1 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  83.2 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, fullish delivery driven to mid on
  83.3 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pushed to the off side
  83.4 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, back, to a shortish ball, forced to
        cover
  83.5 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, swishing and missing to a ball down
        off
  83.6 Gillespie to Vettori, one run, full pitched delivery, driven to
        Lehmann at mid off for a quick single

End of over 84 (1 run) New Zealand 240/8 (trail by 335 runs)
JN Gillespie 17-4-29-3 - City End
DL Vettori 20* (52b 1x4) SB Styris 19* (29b 4x4)

  84.1 McGrath to Vettori, no run, swings and misses to a ball outside off
  84.2 McGrath to Vettori, no run, forward, edged onto pad
  84.3 McGrath to Vettori, no run, pitched up, driven to the off side
  84.4 McGrath to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  84.5 McGrath to Vettori, no run, swings and misses to a ball down off
  84.6 McGrath to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket

End of over 85 (maiden) New Zealand 240/8 (trail by 335 runs)
GD McGrath 19-3-63-2 (2nb) - Cathedral End
SB Styris 19* (29b 4x4) DL Vettori 20* (58b 1x4)

  85.1 Gillespie to Styris, no run, ducks down under a short ball
  85.2 Gillespie to Styris, no run, short one, withdraws the pull
  85.3 Gillespie to Styris, no run, jumps back to a shortish ball, fended
        to the off side
  85.4 Gillespie to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, chopped down
        on the off side
  85.5 Gillespie to Styris, one run, pitched up, played to mid wicket for
        a single
  85.6 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the
        off side

End of over 86 (1 run) New Zealand 241/8 (trail by 334 runs)
JN Gillespie 18-4-30-3 - City End
SB Styris 20* (34b 4x4) DL Vettori 20* (59b 1x4)

  86.1 McGrath to Styris, one run, full pitched delivery, dug out to the
        off side
  86.2 McGrath to Vettori, OUT: LBW! straight delivery, pitched middle and
        leg, holds its line, takes Vettori on the pad, big shout for lbw,
        upheld by umpire Shepherd

       New Zealand 242/9, Partnership of 29
       DL Vettori  lbw b McGrath  20 (60b 1x4 0x6)
       SB Styris 21* (35b 4x4) GD McGrath 19.2-3-64-3 (2nb)

  86.3 McGrath to Martin, no run, swerves back from a short delivery
  86.4 McGrath to Martin, no run, plays and misses with no footwork, to a
        good ball down off
  86.5 McGrath to Martin, no run, short down leg, let go, collected by
        keeper Gilchrist
  86.6 McGrath to Martin, two runs, pitched full outside off, driven away
        through backward of point, pulls up short of the boundary, they
        decline a third for Styris to take strike next over

End of over 87 (3 runs) New Zealand 244/9 (trail by 331 runs)
GD McGrath 20-3-66-3 (2nb) - Cathedral End
SB Styris 21* (35b 4x4) CS Martin 2* (4b)

  87.1 Gillespie to Styris, no run, pitched up, forward, pushed to cover
  87.2 Gillespie to Styris, no run, steps out to have a big slash at the
        delivery, plays and misses and the ball continues down off
  87.3 Gillespie to Styris, SIX, steps out to a short delivery, slogged
        away high over forward mid wicket
  87.4 Gillespie to Styris, one run, steps back to a short ball, cut away
        through cover
  87.5 Gillespie to Martin, no run, full of a length, played back to the
        bowler
  87.6 Gillespie to Martin, no run, pitched full, driven back to the
        bowler

End of over 88 (7 runs) New Zealand 251/9 (trail by 324 runs)
JN Gillespie 19-4-37-3 - City End
SB Styris 28* (39b 4x4 1x6) CS Martin 2* (6b)

Match State: Drinks

  88.1 McGrath to Styris, OUT: caught! short ball, pulled away hard in the
        air out to deep square leg where Michael Clarke takes a head high
        catch

       New Zealand 251/10, Partnership of 9
       SB Styris  c Clarke b McGrath  28 (40b 4x4 1x6)
       CS Martin 2* (6b) GD McGrath 20.1-3-66-4 (2nb)

Match State: Innings Break

       No follow on, Australia will be batting again
   0.1 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended down on
        the on side
   0.2 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
   0.3 Martin to Langer, no run, leaving down off again
   0.4 Martin to Langer, no run, forward, played to the on side
   0.5 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
   0.6 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played defensively to the off
        side

End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (lead by 324 runs)
CS Martin 1-1-0-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 0* (6b)

   1.1 Oram to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   1.2 Oram to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, left to the keeper
   1.3 Oram to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   1.4 Oram to Hayden, no run, forward, swings and misses with a wild
        drive
   1.5 Oram to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   1.6 Oram to Hayden, no run, left through to the keeper

End of over 2 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (lead by 324 runs)
JDP Oram 1-1-0-0 - City End
JL Langer 0* (6b) ML Hayden 0* (6b)

   2.1 Martin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
   2.2 Martin to Langer, no run, left through to the keeper
   2.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
   2.4 Martin to Langer, no run, pushes and misses at a ball down off
   2.5 Martin to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, turned to the
        on side for a quick single
   2.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, ducks a short ball

End of over 3 (1 run) Australia 1/0 (lead by 325 runs)
CS Martin 2-1-1-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 1* (11b) ML Hayden 0* (7b)

   3.1 Oram to Langer, no run, plays and misses with an attempted pull to
        a ball down off
   3.2 Oram to Langer, no run, misses in an attempt to pull again
   3.3 Oram to Langer, no run, leaves a short ball
   3.4 Oram to Langer, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, guided through
        backward point
   3.5 Oram to Langer, FOUR, short outside off, slashed away through
        backward point
   3.6 Oram to Langer, no run, left through to the keeper

End of over 4 (8 runs) Australia 9/0 (lead by 333 runs)
JDP Oram 2-1-8-0 - City End
ML Hayden 0* (7b) JL Langer 9* (17b 2x4)

   4.1 Martin to Hayden, no run, fullish ball, taken on the pad, pitched
        outside leg, appeal turned down by umpire Bucknor
   4.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
   4.3 Martin to Hayden, no run, full on the toes, flicked to Astle at
        square leg
   4.4 Martin to Hayden, one run, short on leg, pushed to mid on
   4.5 Martin to Langer, one run, pitched up, tucked through mid wicket
   4.6 Martin to Hayden, one run, short on leg, flicked away to deep
        backward square

End of over 5 (3 runs) Australia 12/0 (lead by 336 runs)
CS Martin 3-1-4-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 2* (12b) JL Langer 10* (18b 2x4)

   5.1 Oram to Hayden, one run, full pitched delivery, driven to mid on
   5.2 Oram to Langer, one run, pushed to cover for a quick single
       Hayden would have been in trouble had the throw to the striker's
        end hit direct
   5.3 Oram to Hayden, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
   5.4 Oram to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to cover
   5.5 Oram to Hayden, no run, forward to a good length ball, pushed in
        the air to the on side
   5.6 Oram to Hayden, no run, steps down the track to drive to mid on

End of over 6 (2 runs) Australia 14/0 (lead by 338 runs)
JDP Oram 3-1-10-0 - City End
JL Langer 11* (19b 2x4) ML Hayden 3* (17b)

   6.1 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed away to
        point
   6.2 Martin to Langer, no run, fullish ball, pushed to mid on, they set
        off for a single, Richardson pounces on it, they quickly decide
        the single isn't on and go back
   6.3 Martin to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
   6.4 Martin to Langer, three runs, pitched up, driven along the ground
        through mid on
   6.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, shouldering arms, left down the off side
   6.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, good length ball, played defensively to
        mid off

End of over 7 (3 runs) Australia 17/0 (lead by 341 runs)
CS Martin 4-1-7-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 14* (23b 2x4) ML Hayden 3* (19b)

   7.1 Oram to Langer, FOUR, back to pull a short ball, bottom edge away
        through fine leg
   7.2 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
   7.3 Oram to Langer, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
   7.4 Oram to Langer, no run, back, pushed away to the off side
   7.5 Oram to Langer, no run, defended
   7.6 Oram to Langer, no run, short of a length ball, pushed away to the
        off side

End of over 8 (4 runs) Australia 21/0 (lead by 345 runs)
JDP Oram 4-1-14-0 - City End
ML Hayden 3* (19b) JL Langer 18* (29b 3x4)

   8.1 Martin to Hayden, one run, pitched up, played to mid on
   8.2 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a short ball, bottom edge to mid
        on
   8.3 Martin to Langer, one run, short outside off, cut away square
   8.4 Martin to Hayden, no run, let go down the off side
   8.5 Martin to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid on
   8.6 Martin to Hayden, no run, let go, down the off side

End of over 9 (2 runs) Australia 23/0 (lead by 347 runs)
CS Martin 5-1-9-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 19* (31b 3x4) ML Hayden 4* (23b)

   9.1 Oram to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back to
        the bowler
   9.2 Oram to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, turned to the on
        side
   9.3 Oram to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
   9.4 Oram to Hayden, one run, pitched up, played to mid on for a single
   9.5 Oram to Langer, one run, pushed to the off side for a quick single
   9.6 Oram to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended

End of over 10 (3 runs) Australia 26/0 (lead by 350 runs)
JDP Oram 5-1-17-0 - City End
JL Langer 21* (34b 3x4) ML Hayden 5* (26b)

Match State: Drinks

  10.1 Martin to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked fine
       McCullum injured his finger as he collected the throw
  10.2 Martin to Hayden, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  10.3 Martin to Hayden, legbye: one run, short ball, taken on the pad
        behind square for a single
  10.4 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side
  10.5 Martin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back into
        the pitch
  10.6 Martin to Langer, one run, full on leg, worked behind square leg

End of over 11 (3 runs) Australia 29/0 (lead by 353 runs)
CS Martin 6-1-11-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 23* (38b 3x4) ML Hayden 5* (28b)

  11.1 Franklin to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, turned behind
        square
  11.2 Franklin to Hayden, FOUR, short ball, pulled away through the on
        side
  11.3 Franklin to Hayden, (noball) one run, fullish delivery, tucked
        through square leg
  11.3 Franklin to Langer, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  11.4 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed to the off side
  11.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  11.6 Franklin to Langer, two runs, short outside off, cut through third
        man, seagull serves as an extra fielder and stops the ball going
        for four and severely injures itself in the process

End of over 12 (9 runs) Australia 38/0 (lead by 362 runs)
JEC Franklin 1-0-9-0 (1nb) - City End
ML Hayden 10* (30b 1x4) JL Langer 26* (43b 3x4)

  12.1 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, gets forward to defend
  12.2 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, short outside off, cut away behind
        point
  12.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, lunges forward to defend to the off side
  12.4 Wiseman to Langer, one run, full down leg, swept fine
  12.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, gets his front foot well forward, taken
        on the pad in an attempt to sweep, appeal for lbw turned down
  12.6 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, worked to the on side

End of over 13 (3 runs) Australia 41/0 (lead by 365 runs)
PJ Wiseman 1-0-3-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 12* (34b 1x4) JL Langer 27* (45b 3x4)

  13.1 Franklin to Hayden, legbye: one run, fullish ball on leg, off the
        pad trying to glance, to the on side
  13.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, pitched up, pushed to the on side,
        Langer is keen on a single but its not there
  13.3 Franklin to Langer, one run, fended behind square
  13.4 Franklin to Hayden, no run, slower ball, left alone outside off
  13.5 Franklin to Hayden, one run, pushed to Richardson at mid off
  13.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, full toss, played to Marshall at mid on

End of over 14 (3 runs) Australia 44/0 (lead by 368 runs)
JEC Franklin 2-0-11-0 (1nb) - City End
ML Hayden 13* (37b 1x4) JL Langer 28* (48b 3x4)

  14.1 Wiseman to Hayden, one run
  14.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  14.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, back, forced to backward point
  14.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, back to a quicker delivery, collected by
        keeper McCullum
  14.5 Wiseman to Langer, legbye: two runs, attempted sweep
  14.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, driven to mid wicket, fielded by
        Richardson

End of over 15 (3 runs) Australia 47/0 (lead by 371 runs)
PJ Wiseman 2-0-4-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 14* (38b 1x4) JL Langer 28* (53b 3x4)

  15.1 Franklin to Hayden, no run, swings and misses at a ball outside off
  15.2 Franklin to Hayden, no run, gets forward to push to the on side
  15.3 Franklin to Hayden, no run, cut to point
  15.4 Franklin to Hayden, FOUR, swings a leg side delivery away through
        the on side
  15.5 Franklin to Hayden, no run, driven to Astle at point
  15.6 Franklin to Hayden, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 16 (4 runs) Australia 51/0 (lead by 375 runs)
JEC Franklin 3-0-15-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 28* (53b 3x4) ML Hayden 18* (44b 2x4)

  16.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to backward point
  16.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets on the front foot, played away to
        point
  16.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, gets forward again, played to cover
  16.4 Wiseman to Langer, one run, swept to backward square
  16.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run
  16.6 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, taken on the pad, big shout for
        lbw turned down, probably struck outside the line of off playing a
        shot

End of over 17 (1 run) Australia 52/0 (lead by 376 runs)
PJ Wiseman 3-0-5-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 29* (57b 3x4) ML Hayden 18* (46b 2x4)

  17.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, pushed to the on side
  17.2 Franklin to Langer, no run, forward, taken on the pad, there's no
        appeal
  17.3 Franklin to Langer, one run
  17.4 Franklin to Hayden, one run, pushed through mid on
  17.5 Franklin to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  17.6 Franklin to Langer, no run, played to gully

End of over 18 (2 runs) Australia 54/0 (lead by 378 runs)
JEC Franklin 4-0-17-0 (1nb) - City End
ML Hayden 19* (47b 2x4) JL Langer 30* (62b 3x4)

  18.1 Wiseman to Hayden, two runs, pushes a turning delivery past slip
  18.2 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, beaten down the off side
  18.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, thick edge to backward point
  18.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, pushed to the off side
  18.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward to defend
  18.6 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, attempted sweep, big shout for lbw is
        turned down by umpire Bucknor

End of over 19 (2 runs) Australia 56/0 (lead by 380 runs)
PJ Wiseman 4-0-7-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 30* (62b 3x4) ML Hayden 21* (53b 2x4)

  19.1 Franklin to Langer, no run, driven to mid on
  19.2 Franklin to Langer, one run, cut through the off side
  19.3 Franklin to Hayden, no run
  19.4 Franklin to Hayden, no run, digs out a yorker
  19.5 Franklin to Hayden, no run, pushed to point
  19.6 Franklin to Hayden, no run, played back down the pitch

End of over 20 (1 run) Australia 57/0 (lead by 381 runs)
JEC Franklin 5-0-18-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 31* (64b 3x4) ML Hayden 21* (57b 2x4)

  20.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  20.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, left down the off side
  20.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to block the ball
  20.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, attempted sweep, taken on the pad, big
        shout for lbw turned down by umpire Bucknor, perhaps missing leg
  20.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, played down on the on side
  20.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to push to the off side

End of over 21 (maiden) Australia 57/0 (lead by 381 runs)
PJ Wiseman 5-1-7-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 21* (57b 2x4) JL Langer 31* (70b 3x4)

       Australia end the day as they've ended the last two - well and
        truly on top of this match
       A somewhat surprising, and peculiarly defensive, decision by
        Ponting to bat again instead of sending the visitors into bat
        again when they were well and truly on the ropes
       It makes New Zealand's task of saving the game somewhat easier
       Australia will be looking to build a lead of 450 to 500 runs before
        declaring sometime around Lunch tomorrow

Match State: Stumps - Day 3

  21.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to defend to the off side
  21.2 Vettori to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked around
        behind square
  21.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, flighted up, pushed to the off side,
        drops down short of slip
  21.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, miscues with the sweep, taken on the
        front pad well outside off
  21.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, forward, worked through the on side
  21.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, lurches forward to leave outside off

End of over 22 (2 runs) Australia 59/0 (lead by 383 runs)
DL Vettori 1-0-2-0 - City End
JL Langer 32* (73b 3x4) ML Hayden 22* (60b 2x4)

  22.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, tossed up, flicked to mid wicket
  22.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, flighted full, dug out to the off side
  22.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, lunges forward to defend
  22.4 Wiseman to Langer, one run, flighted up, driven to long on
  22.5 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, forward, worked behind square
  22.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, played defensively to the off
        side

End of over 23 (2 runs) Australia 61/0 (lead by 385 runs)
PJ Wiseman 6-1-9-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 23* (61b 2x4) JL Langer 33* (78b 3x4)

  23.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, stretches forward to block to the on
        side
  23.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, tossed up, pushed back down the track
  23.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets well forward to defend back to the
        bowler
  23.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back
        to the bowler
  23.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  23.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, lunges forward to defend to the off side

End of over 24 (maiden) Australia 61/0 (lead by 385 runs)
DL Vettori 2-1-2-0 - City End
JL Langer 33* (78b 3x4) ML Hayden 23* (67b 2x4)

  24.1 Wiseman to Langer, one run, full flighted delivery, driven to long
        on
  24.2 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  24.3 Wiseman to Hayden, FOUR, tossed up, driven through long off
  24.4 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked to the
        on side
  24.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, left down the off side
  24.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, shortish ball, defended to the off side

End of over 25 (6 runs) Australia 67/0 (lead by 391 runs)
PJ Wiseman 7-1-15-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 28* (70b 3x4) JL Langer 34* (81b 3x4)

  25.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets forward, pushed to the on side
  25.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  25.3 Vettori to Hayden, one run, flighted full outside off, swept away
        to deep mid wicket
  25.4 Vettori to Langer, one run, back, played through mid on
       Langer brings up 6000 Test career runs with that single
  25.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, lurches forward to block the delivery
  25.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, defended to mid on

End of over 26 (2 runs) Australia 69/0 (lead by 393 runs)
DL Vettori 3-1-4-0 - City End
JL Langer 35* (82b 3x4) ML Hayden 29* (75b 3x4)

  26.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, steps forward to a fullish delivery,
        played to mid off
  26.2 Wiseman to Langer, one run, forward, pushed to cover
  26.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, pushed to the off
        side, Hayden retreats to his crease
  26.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, gets well forward to block the delivery
  26.5 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, back, pushed away to point for a single
  26.6 Wiseman to Langer, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on

End of over 27 (3 runs) Australia 72/0 (lead by 396 runs)
PJ Wiseman 8-1-18-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 37* (85b 3x4) ML Hayden 30* (78b 3x4)

  27.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, defended back to the bowler
  27.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, turned to mid wicket
  27.3 Vettori to Langer, no run, gets well down the track to defend to
        the off side
  27.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, turned to mid wicket
  27.5 Vettori to Langer, no run, lunges forward to block to the off side
  27.6 Vettori to Langer, one run, pushed away behind point

End of over 28 (1 run) Australia 73/0 (lead by 397 runs)
DL Vettori 4-1-5-0 - City End
JL Langer 38* (91b 3x4) ML Hayden 30* (78b 3x4)

  28.1 Wiseman to Langer, no run, potential stumping: steps down the
        track, plays and misses, McCullum takes it a long way down the off
        side which gives Langer time to get back, McCullum has to reach
        for the stumps, replay called for, not out given
  28.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, plays and misses to a ball down off
  28.3 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  28.4 Wiseman to Langer, legbye: one run, misses with the sweep, off the
        pad down leg
  28.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  28.6 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, pushed to the on side

End of over 29 (1 run, maiden) Australia 74/0 (lead by 398 runs)
PJ Wiseman 9-2-18-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 38* (95b 3x4) ML Hayden 30* (80b 3x4)

  29.1 Vettori to Langer, no run, down the track, off the pad to the off
        side
  29.2 Vettori to Langer, no run, lurches forward to push to the off side
  29.3 Vettori to Langer, no run
  29.4 Vettori to Langer, one run, swept away square
  29.5 Vettori to Hayden, one run, pitched up, driven down to long on
  29.6 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, played to the on side

End of over 30 (2 runs) Australia 76/0 (lead by 400 runs)
DL Vettori 5-1-7-0 - City End
ML Hayden 31* (81b 3x4) JL Langer 39* (100b 3x4)

  30.1 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, left down the off side
  30.2 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, swings and misses in an attempt to sweep
  30.3 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, short outside off, cut through point
  30.4 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  30.5 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  30.6 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward, pushed to cover, they set off
        for a single, sent back because Sinclair is quick to the ball at
        cover

End of over 31 (1 run) Australia 77/0 (lead by 401 runs)
PJ Wiseman 10-2-19-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 32* (84b 3x4) JL Langer 39* (103b 3x4)

  31.1 Vettori to Hayden, FOUR, slog swept through the on side
  31.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward taken on the front pad in an
        attempt to sweep, stifled appeal follows
  31.3 Vettori to Hayden, one run, steps down the track to drive to mid
        off
  31.4 Vettori to Langer, no run, forward, taken on the pad
  31.5 Vettori to Langer, one run, forward, pushed away to gully
  31.6 Vettori to Hayden, one run, forward, pushed through mid on

End of over 32 (7 runs) Australia 84/0 (lead by 408 runs)
DL Vettori 6-1-14-0 - City End
ML Hayden 38* (88b 4x4) JL Langer 40* (105b 3x4)

  32.1 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, cut away to deep point
  32.2 Wiseman to Langer, no run, forward to a ball that turns past the
        outside edge
  32.3 Wiseman to Langer, legbye: one run, attempted sweep to a ball down
        leg, off the pad, runs fine
  32.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  32.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  32.6 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, flighted full, played to mid on

End of over 33 (2 runs) Australia 86/0 (lead by 410 runs)
PJ Wiseman 11-2-20-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 40* (107b 3x4) ML Hayden 39* (92b 4x4)

  33.1 Vettori to Langer, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked through
        mid wicket
  33.2 Vettori to Hayden, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  33.3 Vettori to Langer, three runs, back to a ball short outside off,
        cut away through third man
  33.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  33.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, played to mid on
  33.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, left down the off side

End of over 34 (5 runs) Australia 91/0 (lead by 415 runs)
DL Vettori 7-1-19-0 - City End
JL Langer 44* (109b 3x4) ML Hayden 40* (96b 4x4)

  34.1 Wiseman to Langer, two runs, swept around behind square
  34.2 Wiseman to Langer, OUT: taken on the pad, big shout for lbw upheld
        by umpire Bucknor, not exactly plumb but he was hit in line with
        off and it was probably hitting

       Australia 93/1, Partnership of 93
       JL Langer  lbw b Wiseman  46 (111b 3x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 40* (96b 4x4) PJ Wiseman 11.2-2-22-1

  34.3 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        backward square
  34.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, played to mid on
  34.5 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, played to the on side
  34.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, gets forward to defend back to the
        bowler

End of over 35 (2 runs) Australia 93/1 (lead by 417 runs)
PJ Wiseman 12-2-22-1 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 40* (96b 4x4) RT Ponting 0* (4b)

  35.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run, steps down the track to push to mid on
        for a quick single
  35.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward to block
  35.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, left down the leg side
  35.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, defended
  35.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretches forward to defend
  35.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, to defend to the off side

End of over 36 (1 run) Australia 94/1 (lead by 418 runs)
DL Vettori 8-1-20-0 - City End
ML Hayden 41* (97b 4x4) RT Ponting 0* (9b)

  36.1 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  36.2 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked to
        square leg
  36.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, blocked to the off side
  36.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, defended
  36.5 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, steps down the track to drive down to
        long on
  36.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        backward square

End of over 37 (3 runs) Australia 97/1 (lead by 421 runs)
PJ Wiseman 13-2-25-1 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 43* (101b 4x4) RT Ponting 1* (11b)

Match State: Drinks

  37.1 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to push to mid on
  37.2 Vettori to Hayden, no run, played to the on side
  37.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets down the track to play back to the
        bowler
  37.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, defended back to the bowler
  37.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward, defended back to the bowler
  37.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket

End of over 38 (maiden) Australia 97/1 (lead by 421 runs)
DL Vettori 9-2-20-0 - City End
RT Ponting 1* (11b) ML Hayden 43* (107b 4x4)

  38.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  38.2 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  38.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, defended to mid on
  38.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  38.5 Wiseman to Hayden, three runs, forward to a ball that turns and
        grabs an inside edge through third man
  38.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, played back to the bowler

End of over 39 (4 runs) Australia 101/1 (lead by 425 runs)
PJ Wiseman 14-2-29-1 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 46* (110b 4x4) RT Ponting 2* (14b)

  39.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run
  39.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  39.3 Vettori to Ponting, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  39.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to mid
        on
  39.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to sweep, top edges into his
        face
       Hayden receives some treatment

Match State: Delay - Day 4 - injury

       Hayden gets a bandage placed on his chin
  39.6 Vettori to Hayden, no run, steps down the track, played to mid on

End of over 40 (2 runs) Australia 103/1 (lead by 427 runs)
DL Vettori 10-2-22-0 - City End
RT Ponting 3* (16b) ML Hayden 47* (114b 4x4)

  40.1 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, forward, turned to square leg for a
        single
  40.2 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        through cover
  40.3 Wiseman to Ponting, two runs, full outside leg, swept away fine
  40.4 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, steps down the track to drive to long
        on
  40.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, waits on the delivery, cut square,
        Franklin fields at point
  40.6 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, forced through
        mid on

End of over 41 (6 runs) Australia 109/1 (lead by 433 runs)
PJ Wiseman 15-2-35-1 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 49* (117b 4x4) RT Ponting 7* (19b)

  41.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run, back to a shortish ball, pushed through
        mid on
  41.2 Vettori to Ponting, one run, short ball, pulled through square leg
  41.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, taken on the front pad by a ball that
        comes back in, big shout for lbw, might've struck him outside off
        playing a shot, the height would have also worried umpire Shepherd
  41.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, pushed to the off side
  41.5 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to play to the on side
  41.6 Vettori to Hayden, one run, forward to drive to mid on

End of over 42 (3 runs) Australia 112/1 (lead by 436 runs)
DL Vettori 11-2-25-0 - City End
ML Hayden 51* (122b 4x4) RT Ponting 8* (20b)

  42.1 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, steps forward to drive through mid on
  42.2 Wiseman to Ponting, three runs, shortish ball, swept away fine
  42.3 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  42.4 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, back to leave down off
  42.5 Wiseman to Hayden, no run, back, forcing to mid on
  42.6 Wiseman to Hayden, one run, forward, pushed to the on side

End of over 43 (5 runs) Australia 117/1 (lead by 441 runs)
PJ Wiseman 16-2-40-1 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 53* (127b 4x4) RT Ponting 11* (21b)

  43.1 Vettori to Hayden, one run, advances down the track to drive
        through mid on
  43.2 Vettori to Ponting, one run, forward, pushed to the off side for a
        single
  43.3 Vettori to Hayden, no run, gets down the track to meet the ball,
        the ball pops up on the on side, McCullum runs across to take the
        ball, dives but can't take it, was probably only pad anyway
  43.4 Vettori to Hayden, no run, forward to defend
  43.5 Vettori to Hayden, OUT: caught behind! shortish ball, turns across
        the batsman, Hayden plays in an attempt to glance, appeal for leg
        side catch is upheld

       Australia 119/2, Partnership of 26
       ML Hayden  c McCullum b Vettori  54 (131b 4x4 0x6)
       RT Ponting 12* (22b) DL Vettori 11.5-2-27-1

  43.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, tossed full, driven to mid on

End of over 44 (2 runs) Australia 119/2 (lead by 443 runs)
DL Vettori 12-2-27-1 - City End
RT Ponting 12* (22b) DR Martyn 0* (1b)

  44.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, steps down the track to drive back to
        the bowler
  44.2 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, flighted full, turned square
  44.3 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, steps forward to play to mid on
  44.4 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, defended to mid on
  44.5 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to point
  44.6 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken high on
        the pad

End of over 45 (1 run) Australia 120/2 (lead by 444 runs)
PJ Wiseman 17-2-41-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 13* (24b) DR Martyn 0* (5b)

  45.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, taken on the front pad, lbw
        appeal turned down by umpire Shepherd
  45.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up, played to the off side
  45.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, misses with the sweep, pops up on the
        on side, drops safely
  45.4 Vettori to Ponting, one run, turned away through the on side
  45.5 Vettori to Martyn, one run, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        behind point
  45.6 Vettori to Ponting, one run, swept to deep backward square

End of over 46 (3 runs) Australia 123/2 (lead by 447 runs)
DL Vettori 13-2-30-1 - City End
RT Ponting 15* (29b) DR Martyn 1* (6b)

  46.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  46.2 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  46.3 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, down the track, taken on the pad,
        stifled lbw appeal
  46.4 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, taken on the pad, no appeal
  46.5 Wiseman to Martyn, one run, back to a shortish ball, pushed behind
        point
  46.6 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, forward to sweep fine

End of over 47 (3 runs) Australia 126/2 (lead by 450 runs)
PJ Wiseman 18-2-44-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 17* (32b) DR Martyn 2* (9b)

  47.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, back, defended to the off side
  47.2 Vettori to Ponting, one run, flighted full, driven through cover
  47.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward, played defensively
  47.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, taken on the pad, big appeal for lbw,
        turned down by umpire Shepherd, was struck outside off as Martyn
        was trying to sweep
  47.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, defended
  47.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, flighted up, defended

End of over 48 (1 run) Australia 127/2 (lead by 451 runs)
DL Vettori 14-2-31-1 - City End
RT Ponting 18* (34b) DR Martyn 2* (13b)

  48.1 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        through mid wicket
  48.2 Wiseman to Martyn, one run, steps forward to play through mid on
  48.3 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, lurches forward to block the delivery
  48.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, played defensively back to the
        bowler
  48.5 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        wide mid on
  48.6 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, looking to glance square, taken
        on the front pad

End of over 49 (3 runs) Australia 130/2 (lead by 454 runs)
PJ Wiseman 19-2-47-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 20* (38b) DR Martyn 3* (15b)

  49.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  49.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretches forward in defence
  49.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward to push to the off side
  49.4 Vettori to Ponting, one run, shortish ball, Ponting comes forward
        to sweep square
  49.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  49.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, gets forward to push back to the bowler

End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 131/2 (lead by 455 runs)
DL Vettori 15-2-32-1 - City End
RT Ponting 21* (42b) DR Martyn 3* (17b)

  50.1 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, played to the on side
  50.2 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, steps down the track to drive through
        mid on
  50.3 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back, taken high on the pad by a ball
        that comes back in
  50.4 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, steps down the track to drive back to
        the bowler
  50.5 Wiseman to Martyn, one run, steps down the track to drive to mid on
        for a quick single
  50.6 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, tossed up, driven through mid on

End of over 51 (3 runs) Australia 134/2 (lead by 458 runs)
PJ Wiseman 20-2-50-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 23* (45b) DR Martyn 4* (20b)

  51.1 Vettori to Ponting, one run, tossed up, pushed away to cover
  51.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, flighted full, played to the off side
  51.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, gets down to the pitch of the delivery,
        defended to the off side
  51.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, leg side delivery, takes Martyn on the
        pad
  51.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward to defend
  51.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, lunges forward to defend

End of over 52 (1 run) Australia 135/2 (lead by 459 runs)
DL Vettori 16-2-33-1 - City End
RT Ponting 24* (46b) DR Martyn 4* (25b)

       That ends a rather subdued and frankly dull session
       Australia just using the first two hours for play to slowly and
        steadily increase their lead
       Normally with this sort of lead we see an Australian side going out
        all guns blazing
       The current 459 run lead looks well beyond the visitors
       Hopefully we'll see some fireworks and a declaration after the
        break

Match State: Lunch - Day 4

  52.1 Wiseman to Ponting, one run, turned to the on side
  52.2 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back, defended into the pitch
  52.3 Wiseman to Martyn, one run, back, worked to the on side for a quick
        single
  52.4 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed back to
        the bowler
  52.5 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  52.6 Wiseman to Ponting, no run, steps down the track to play back to
        the bowler

End of over 53 (2 runs) Australia 137/2 (lead by 461 runs)
PJ Wiseman 21-2-52-1 - Cathedral End
DR Martyn 5* (27b) RT Ponting 25* (50b)

  53.1 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward, defended to cover
  53.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, tossed up, defended back to the bowler
  53.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run, tossed up, driven down to long off
  53.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up, defended to the on side
  53.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up, pushed to cover
  53.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, padded away

End of over 54 (1 run) Australia 138/2 (lead by 462 runs)
DL Vettori 17-2-34-1 - City End
DR Martyn 6* (30b) RT Ponting 25* (53b)

  54.1 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, let go down the off side
  54.2 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, driven to Styris at mid wicket
  54.3 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, pushed back down the pitch
  54.4 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, forward, padded away
  54.5 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, back, worked to backward square
  54.6 Wiseman to Martyn, no run, lunges forward, padded to the off side

End of over 55 (maiden) Australia 138/2 (lead by 462 runs)
PJ Wiseman 22-3-52-1 - Cathedral End
RT Ponting 25* (53b) DR Martyn 6* (36b)

  55.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, flicked to mid wicket
  55.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, stretches forward to defend to the off
        side
  55.3 Vettori to Ponting, no run, forward, flicked to the on side
  55.4 Vettori to Ponting, one run, back to a ball short outside off, cut
        away through cover
  55.5 Vettori to Martyn, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  55.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, forward, defended to the off side

End of over 56 (1 run) Australia 139/2 (lead by 463 runs)
DL Vettori 18-2-35-1 - City End
RT Ponting 26* (57b) DR Martyn 6* (38b)

       And Ponting's decided to declare

Match State: Innings Break

       New Zealand will have some 143 overs to chase their unlikely target
        of 464 runs, which works out at about 3.25 runs per over
   0.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   0.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, played to the on side
   0.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, ducks a bouncer
   0.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, played to the on side
   0.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   0.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, beaten, playing and missing
        to a ball outside off

End of over 1 (maiden) New Zealand 0/0 (464 more runs req)
GD McGrath 1-1-0-0 - Cathedral End
MS Sinclair 0* (0b) MH Richardson 0* (6b)

   1.1 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, good length ball, played to the on
        side
   1.2 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, left down
        the off side
   1.3 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, pushed to the off side
   1.4 Gillespie to Sinclair, two runs, full on the pads, flicked away
        through the on side
   1.5 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, fullish delivery, driven to mid on
   1.6 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, left down the off side

End of over 2 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/0 (462 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 1-0-2-0 - City End
MH Richardson 0* (6b) MS Sinclair 2* (6b)

   2.1 McGrath to Richardson, FOUR, leg side delivery, flicked away fine
   2.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pushes and misses at a ball down off
   2.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, driving to mid off
   2.4 McGrath to Richardson, (noball) no run, left down the off side
   2.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, swing and a miss, trying to cut a
        ball outside off
   2.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   2.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played to mid off

End of over 3 (5 runs) New Zealand 7/0 (457 more runs req)
GD McGrath 2-1-5-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MS Sinclair 2* (6b) MH Richardson 4* (13b 1x4)

   3.1 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, short of a length ball, pushed away
        to the off side
   3.2 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, back, leaves a short ball down off
   3.3 Gillespie to Sinclair, legbye: FOUR, short down off, runs away off
        the pad through fine leg
   3.4 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler
   3.5 Gillespie to Sinclair, no run, back to a rising delivery, takes him
        on the gloves
   3.6 Gillespie to Sinclair, OUT: LBW! forward, taken by a good length
        ball below the knee roll to a ball that nips back in, big shout
        for lbw is upheld by umpire Shepherd

       New Zealand 11/1, Partnership of 11
       MS Sinclair  lbw b Gillespie  2 (12b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 4 (4 runs, maiden) New Zealand 11/1 (453 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 2-1-2-1 - City End
MH Richardson 4* (13b 1x4) 

   4.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward to leave outside off
   4.2 McGrath to Richardson, no run, gets forward to defend to the on
        side
   4.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, forward, forced to Brett Lee at wide
        mid off
   4.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played back to the
        bowler
   4.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   4.6 McGrath to Richardson, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        fine

End of over 5 (1 run) New Zealand 12/1 (452 more runs req)
GD McGrath 3-1-6-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 5* (19b 1x4) SP Fleming 0* (0b)

   5.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pitched up, flicked to square leg
   5.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, back to a short ball, defended to
        Lee at mid off
   5.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        mid off again
   5.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, cut to
        point
   5.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, let go, short of a length down the
        off side
   5.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        the off side

End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 12/1 (452 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 3-2-2-1 - City End
SP Fleming 0* (0b) MH Richardson 5* (25b 1x4)

   6.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, short ball, left down off
   6.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to a shortish ball, worked to
        square leg
   6.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, shortish ball, left down off
   6.4 McGrath to Fleming, no run, pitched up, turned to the on side
   6.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, let go, short down off
   6.6 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back defensively, played back to the
        bowler

End of over 7 (maiden) New Zealand 12/1 (452 more runs req)
GD McGrath 4-2-6-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 5* (25b 1x4) SP Fleming 0* (6b)

   7.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   7.2 Gillespie to Richardson, two runs, back to a shortish ball, forced
        through backward point
   7.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, back, swing and a miss trying to
        cut a ball outside off
   7.4 Gillespie to Richardson, one run, forward to a fullish delivery,
        pushed to cover for a quick single
   7.5 Gillespie to Fleming, one run, back to a short of a length ball,
        worked through backward square
   7.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, ducks a short ball

End of over 8 (4 runs) New Zealand 16/1 (448 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 4-2-6-1 - City End
SP Fleming 1* (7b) MH Richardson 8* (30b 1x4)

   8.1 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward to leave down the off side
   8.2 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back to leave a shortish ball outside
        off
   8.3 McGrath to Fleming, no run, back defensively, played back down the
        track
   8.4 McGrath to Fleming, two runs, back to a shortish ball, worked
        through mid wicket
   8.5 McGrath to Fleming, no run, forward to drive to mid off
   8.6 McGrath to Fleming, OUT: BOWLED! forward, shapes to leave, ball
        brushes Fleming's pad, hits the off stump, McGrath appeals for the
        lbw, not realising that the off bail has come off

       New Zealand 18/2, Partnership of 7
       SP Fleming  b McGrath  3 (13b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 9 (2 runs) New Zealand 18/2 (446 more runs req)
GD McGrath 5-2-8-1 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 8* (30b 1x4) 

   9.1 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pushed to the off side
   9.2 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to
        the on side
   9.3 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   9.4 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
   9.5 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, pitched up, pushed away to gully
   9.6 Gillespie to Richardson, no run, ducks a short ball

End of over 10 (maiden) New Zealand 18/2 (446 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 5-3-6-1 - City End
SB Styris 0* (0b) MH Richardson 8* (36b 1x4)

  10.1 McGrath to Styris, no run, ducks a bouncer
  10.2 McGrath to Styris, FOUR, full pitched delivery, put away with a
        drive through mid on
  10.3 McGrath to Styris, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  10.4 McGrath to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  10.5 McGrath to Styris, no run, left down the off side
  10.6 McGrath to Styris, no run, left down the off side

End of over 11 (4 runs) New Zealand 22/2 (442 more runs req)
GD McGrath 6-2-12-1 (1nb) - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 8* (36b 1x4) SB Styris 4* (6b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  11.1 Gillespie to Richardson, three runs, fullish delivery, driven
        through mid on
  11.2 Gillespie to Styris, no run, defended down the pitch
  11.3 Gillespie to Styris, no run, pitched up, inside edge onto pad to
        the off side
  11.4 Gillespie to Styris, no run, fullish ball, played to forward mid
        wicket
  11.5 Gillespie to Styris, no run, forward, played to mid on
  11.6 Gillespie to Styris, no run, back to leave a shortish ball outside
        off

End of over 12 (3 runs) New Zealand 25/2 (439 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 6-3-9-1 - City End
MH Richardson 11* (37b 1x4) SB Styris 4* (11b 1x4)

  12.1 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  12.2 McGrath to Richardson, two runs, back to a shortish ball, worked
        through square leg
  12.3 McGrath to Richardson, no run, fullish ball, flicked to short mid
        wicket, fielded by Langer
  12.4 McGrath to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        mid off
  12.5 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  12.6 McGrath to Richardson, no run, back, left down the off side

End of over 13 (2 runs) New Zealand 27/2 (437 more runs req)
GD McGrath 7-2-14-1 (1nb) - Cathedral End
SB Styris 4* (11b 1x4) MH Richardson 13* (43b 1x4)

  13.1 Kasprowicz to Styris, no run, pitched up, driven back to the bowler
  13.2 Kasprowicz to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to
        the off side
  13.3 Kasprowicz to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the on side
  13.4 Kasprowicz to Styris, FOUR, pitched full, flicked away with a
        wristy shot through backward square
  13.5 Kasprowicz to Styris, no run, pitched up, played back to the bowler
  13.6 Kasprowicz to Styris, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
        into the pitch

End of over 14 (4 runs) New Zealand 31/2 (433 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-4-0 - City End
MH Richardson 13* (43b 1x4) SB Styris 8* (17b 2x4)

  14.1 Warne to Richardson, no run, tossed up, left down the off side
  14.2 Warne to Richardson, three runs, back to a shortish ball, cut away
        through third man
  14.3 Warne to Styris, no run, padded away to the on side
  14.4 Warne to Styris, no run, forward, defended to the off side
  14.5 Warne to Styris, no run, tossed full outside off, misses with the
        sweep, taken on the pad
  14.6 Warne to Styris, no run, flighted full, played to the on side

End of over 15 (3 runs) New Zealand 34/2 (430 more runs req)
SK Warne 1-0-3-0 - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 16* (45b 1x4) SB Styris 8* (21b 2x4)

  15.1 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        back to the bowler
  15.2 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played to mid on
  15.3 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played defensively to
        extra cover
  15.4 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, back, defended into the pitch
  15.5 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, short of a length ball, pushed
        away to the off side
  15.6 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, left down the off side

End of over 16 (maiden) New Zealand 34/2 (430 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 2-1-4-0 - City End
SB Styris 8* (21b 2x4) MH Richardson 16* (51b 1x4)

  16.1 Warne to Styris, no run, full on leg, misses with the sweep, ball
        pops up off the pad to short leg
  16.2 Warne to Styris, no run, steps down the track to drive to mid off
  16.3 Warne to Styris, no run, forward, taken on the front pad
  16.4 Warne to Styris, no run, left down leg
  16.5 Warne to Styris, no run, flighted full, forward to defend
  16.6 Warne to Styris, no run, forward to block to the on side

End of over 17 (maiden) New Zealand 34/2 (430 more runs req)
SK Warne 2-1-3-0 - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 16* (51b 1x4) SB Styris 8* (27b 2x4)

  17.1 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, ducks a bouncer
  17.2 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, pitched up, played back to the
        bowler
  17.3 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
  17.4 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, short of a length, left down the
        off side
  17.5 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended
        to the off side
  17.6 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, forward, defended to the off side

End of over 18 (maiden) New Zealand 34/2 (430 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 3-2-4-0 - City End
SB Styris 8* (27b 2x4) MH Richardson 16* (57b 1x4)

  18.1 Warne to Styris, no run, forward, ball pops up to slip, the bowler
        and fielders go up for the catch, umpire Bucknor turns it down,
        wrongly it seems - replay shows an inside edge onto pad
  18.2 Warne to Styris, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  18.3 Warne to Styris, no run, forward to defend
  18.4 Warne to Styris, no run, gets forward to play back to the bowler
  18.5 Warne to Styris, no run, flighted up, forward to play back to the
        bowler
  18.6 Warne to Styris, no run, left down the off side

End of over 19 (maiden) New Zealand 34/2 (430 more runs req)
SK Warne 3-2-3-0 - Cathedral End
MH Richardson 16* (57b 1x4) SB Styris 8* (33b 2x4)

  19.1 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, forward, pushed defensively to
        extra cover, Lee comes in from mid off to field
  19.2 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, pitched up, flicked to square leg
  19.3 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
        to the off side
  19.4 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
  19.5 Kasprowicz to Richardson, no run, left down the off side
  19.6 Kasprowicz to Richardson, OUT: caught! on a length, forward to
        drive, gets an outside edge, low to third slip, Langer collects

       New Zealand 34/3, Partnership of 16
       MH Richardson  c Langer b Kasprowicz  16 (63b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 34/3 (430 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 4-3-4-1 - City End
SB Styris 8* (33b 2x4) 

  20.1 Warne to Styris, OUT: caught! tossed up full, Styris tries to
        drive, thick outside edge collected by Clarke at slip, they didn't
        get him in Warne's last over but they've got him now

       New Zealand 34/4, Partnership of 0
       SB Styris  c Clarke b Warne  8 (34b 2x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 0* (0b) SK Warne 3.1-2-3-1

  20.2 Warne to Oram, no run, forward in a defensive stance, left down the
        off side
  20.3 Warne to Oram, no run, gets the front foot forward, misses in the
        attempt to sweep
  20.4 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, forward, defended to McGrath at
        mid off
  20.5 Warne to Oram, bye: one run, let go a long way down off, off
        Gilchrist's pad through third man
  20.6 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, defending a leg break with bat and
        pad

End of over 21 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 35/4 (429 more runs req)
SK Warne 4-3-3-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 0* (4b) NJ Astle 0* (1b)

  21.1 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, turned to the
        on side
  21.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, left down the off side
  21.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
  21.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to the
        on side
  21.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, fended down
        on the on side
  21.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        defensively to mid on

End of over 22 (1 run) New Zealand 36/4 (428 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 5-3-5-1 - City End
JDP Oram 1* (5b) NJ Astle 0* (6b)

       That ends the session with New Zealand in all sorts of bother
       A disastrous start to their 2nd innings now means a loss looks all
        but certain, barring any inclement weather
       Perhaps the only once of pride they can gain now would be by
        batting out this final session and forcing the match into a fifth
        day
       Something they failed to do in the first Test

Match State: Tea - Day 4

  22.1 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a ball that turns in, taken on the
        pad, pops out to the silly mid off fielder, Warne is the lone
        appealer
  22.2 Warne to Oram, FOUR, long hop, pulled away through the on side
  22.3 Warne to Oram, one run, back, forced through mid off
  22.4 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  22.5 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken on the pad,
        drops in front of leg slip
  22.6 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, pushed to the on side

End of over 23 (5 runs) New Zealand 41/4 (423 more runs req)
SK Warne 5-3-8-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 6* (8b 1x4) NJ Astle 0* (9b)

  23.1 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, defended to the off side
  23.2 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, left down the off side
  23.3 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back, defended to the off side
  23.4 Kasprowicz to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  23.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, one run, forward, pushed to the off side
  23.6 Kasprowicz to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended down
        on the on side

End of over 24 (2 runs) New Zealand 43/4 (421 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 6-3-7-1 - City End
NJ Astle 1* (10b) JDP Oram 7* (13b 1x4)

  24.1 Warne to Astle, no run, padded away to the on side
  24.2 Warne to Astle, one run, pushed away to the off side
  24.3 Warne to Oram, no run, stretches forward, defended to the off side
  24.4 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, played to the on side
  24.5 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  24.6 Warne to Oram, no run

End of over 25 (1 run) New Zealand 44/4 (420 more runs req)
SK Warne 6-3-9-1 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 2* (12b) JDP Oram 7* (17b 1x4)

  25.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, forward to a full pitched delivery,
        driven back to the bowler
  25.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, forward to a good length ball that
        cuts in and takes him on the thigh
  25.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back
        to the bowler
  25.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, swing and a miss to a ball outside off
  25.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, Astle plays
        and misses to a ball outside off
  25.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on

End of over 26 (maiden) New Zealand 44/4 (420 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 7-4-7-1 - City End
JDP Oram 7* (17b 1x4) NJ Astle 2* (18b)

  26.1 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, played down on the
        on side
  26.2 Warne to Oram, no run, flighted full, gets forward to defend
  26.3 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  26.4 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the off
        side
  26.5 Warne to Oram, one run, forward, flicked away in front of square
  26.6 Warne to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, inside edge onto
        pad, runs away fine

End of over 27 (2 runs) New Zealand 46/4 (418 more runs req)
SK Warne 7-3-11-1 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 3* (19b) JDP Oram 8* (22b 1x4)

  27.1 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        off side
  27.2 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  27.3 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, ducks a shortish ball
  27.4 Kasprowicz to Astle, FOUR, pitched on a length outside off, put
        away with a neat square drive
  27.5 Kasprowicz to Astle, FOUR, similar ball and put away with a lovely
        cover drive
  27.6 Kasprowicz to Astle, no run, short of a length, played defensively
        to the off side

End of over 28 (8 runs) New Zealand 54/4 (410 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 8-4-15-1 - City End
JDP Oram 8* (22b 1x4) NJ Astle 11* (25b 2x4)

  28.1 Warne to Oram, no run, left down the off side
  28.2 Warne to Oram, one run, tossed up, worked to the on side
  28.3 Warne to Astle, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  28.4 Warne to Astle, one run, gets a leading edge past slip
  28.5 Warne to Oram, no run, flighted up, driven back to the bowler
  28.6 Warne to Oram, two runs, tossed full on middle and leg, flicked
        away through fine leg

End of over 29 (4 runs) New Zealand 58/4 (406 more runs req)
SK Warne 8-3-15-1 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 12* (27b 2x4) JDP Oram 11* (26b 1x4)

  29.1 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, pitched full outside off, driven away
        through cover
  29.2 Gillespie to Astle, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square
  29.3 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended back
        to the bowler
  29.4 Gillespie to Oram, no run, forward to a good length delivery,
        pushed to the off side
  29.5 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        defensively to mid on
  29.6 Gillespie to Oram, no run, pitched up, driven to cover, Clarke
        dives to save to at cover

End of over 30 (3 runs) New Zealand 61/4 (403 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 7-3-12-1 - City End
NJ Astle 15* (29b 2x4) JDP Oram 11* (30b 1x4)

  30.1 Warne to Astle, no run, stretches forward to defend to the on side
  30.2 Warne to Astle, no run, again gets well forward to block the
        delivery
  30.3 Warne to Astle, no run, gets forward to block the ball
  30.4 Warne to Astle, no run, once again a giant stride forward to defend
  30.5 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to defend, gets an edge to the off
        side
  30.6 Warne to Astle, one run, gets back to the delivery, neatly tucked
        off the pads behind square leg

End of over 31 (1 run) New Zealand 62/4 (402 more runs req)
SK Warne 9-3-16-1 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 16* (35b 2x4) JDP Oram 11* (30b 1x4)

  31.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, taken on the
        pad, ball drops down on the on side
  31.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  31.3 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, carved away with
        a cut through point
  31.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, full of a length delivery, takes Astle
        on the pad, no appeal, that was going down leg
  31.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        on side
  31.6 Gillespie to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer

End of over 32 (4 runs) New Zealand 66/4 (398 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 8-3-16-1 - City End
JDP Oram 11* (30b 1x4) NJ Astle 20* (41b 3x4)

  32.1 Warne to Oram, no run, forward with bat and pad, ball pops out to
        the on side, Lehmann dives for it at short leg, big shout for a
        catch, umpire Bucknor says not out, replay proves him right
  32.2 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, driven back to the bowler
  32.3 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a ball that turns in, taken on the
        pad
  32.4 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a ball that turns in, played down on
        the on side
  32.5 Warne to Oram, no run, forward defensively with bat and pad
  32.6 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a short leg break, played to the on
        side

End of over 33 (maiden) New Zealand 66/4 (398 more runs req)
SK Warne 10-4-16-1 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 20* (41b 3x4) JDP Oram 11* (36b 1x4)

  33.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, short down leg, Gilchrist dives to
        collect
  33.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, defended to the off side
  33.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to the
        off side
  33.4 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, short of a length outside off, driven
        away through backward point
  33.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, forward, pushed to the off side
  33.6 Gillespie to Astle, two runs, shortish ball, glanced away through
        square leg

End of over 34 (6 runs) New Zealand 72/4 (392 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 9-3-22-1 - City End
JDP Oram 11* (36b 1x4) NJ Astle 26* (47b 4x4)

  34.1 Warne to Oram, no run, gets forward to defend
  34.2 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        wicket
  34.3 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, gets forward to block the ball
  34.4 Warne to Oram, no run, gets right back to force to mid wicket
  34.5 Warne to Oram, no run, shortish ball, played to the on side
  34.6 Warne to Oram, legbye: one run, forward, taken on the front pad,
        ball runs away behind square

End of over 35 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 73/4 (391 more runs req)
SK Warne 11-5-16-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 11* (42b 1x4) NJ Astle 26* (47b 4x4)

  35.1 Gillespie to Oram, no run, forced to the off side
  35.2 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, ducks away
  35.3 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to the
        off side
  35.4 Gillespie to Oram, no run, leaves a short pitched delivery
  35.5 Gillespie to Oram, no run, leaves a short pitched delivery
  35.6 Gillespie to Oram, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked behind
        square

End of over 36 (1 run) New Zealand 74/4 (390 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 10-3-23-1 - City End
JDP Oram 12* (48b 1x4) NJ Astle 26* (47b 4x4)

  36.1 Lehmann to Oram, FOUR, full toss, smashed away to cow corner
  36.2 Lehmann to Oram, one run, pushed away behind point
  36.3 Lehmann to Astle, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  36.4 Lehmann to Astle, no run, stretches forward to defend to the
        delivery
  36.5 Lehmann to Astle, one run, tossed up outside off, driven away
        behind point
  36.6 Lehmann to Oram, no run, tossed full, played to mid on

End of over 37 (6 runs) New Zealand 80/4 (384 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 1-0-6-0 - Cathedral End
NJ Astle 27* (50b 4x4) JDP Oram 17* (51b 2x4)

  37.1 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played back to
        the bowler
  37.2 Gillespie to Astle, no run, short, left down the off side
  37.3 Gillespie to Astle, no run, ducks a bouncer
  37.4 Gillespie to Astle, no run, gets forward to push defensively to the
        off side
  37.5 Gillespie to Astle, no run, back to a shortish ball, played away
        behind point
  37.6 Gillespie to Astle, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, runs it away
        through fine leg

End of over 38 (4 runs) New Zealand 84/4 (380 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 11-3-27-1 - City End
JDP Oram 17* (51b 2x4) NJ Astle 31* (56b 5x4)

Match State: Drinks

  38.1 Lehmann to Oram, no run, stretches forward to defend to the off
        side
  38.2 Lehmann to Oram, no run, forward, played to the on side
  38.3 Lehmann to Oram, two runs, swept away through backward square
  38.4 Lehmann to Oram, one run, turned to the on side
  38.5 Lehmann to Astle, no run, forward, pushed to the on side
  38.6 Lehmann to Astle, no run, gets forward to block to the on side

End of over 39 (3 runs) New Zealand 87/4 (377 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 2-0-9-0 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 20* (55b 2x4) NJ Astle 31* (58b 5x4)

  39.1 Warne to Oram, no run, back to a ball that turns in, taken on the
        pad off to the off side
  39.2 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, Oram is forward to defend
  39.3 Warne to Oram, one run, forward, flicked away through the on side
  39.4 Warne to Astle, one run, tossed up, worked away behind square
  39.5 Warne to Oram, no run, tossed up, pushed away to the off side
  39.6 Warne to Oram, no run, forward, padded to the on side

End of over 40 (2 runs) New Zealand 89/4 (375 more runs req)
SK Warne 12-5-18-1 - City End
NJ Astle 32* (59b 5x4) JDP Oram 21* (60b 2x4)

  40.1 Lehmann to Astle, no run, flighted full, played defensively back
        down the pitch
  40.2 Lehmann to Astle, no run, forward in a solid defence
  40.3 Lehmann to Astle, one run, short outside off, cut away through
        cover point
  40.4 Lehmann to Oram, no run, tossed up, forward to defend to the on
        side
  40.5 Lehmann to Oram, legbye: one run, forward, taken on the pad, runs
        away through third man
  40.6 Lehmann to Astle, no run, tossed up, played back down the pitch

End of over 41 (2 runs) New Zealand 91/4 (373 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 3-0-10-0 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 21* (62b 2x4) NJ Astle 33* (63b 5x4)

  41.1 Warne to Oram, one run, back to a short ball, worked to the on side
  41.2 Warne to Astle, no run, back to a short ball, played down on the on
        side
  41.3 Warne to Astle, no run, forward to the delivery, taken on the pad,
        shout for lbw, pitched leg and moving further down
  41.4 Warne to Astle, one run, flicked behind square
  41.5 Warne to Oram, no run, forward, taken on the front pad, back to the
        bowler
  41.6 Warne to Oram, no run, forward, flicked to mid on

End of over 42 (2 runs) New Zealand 93/4 (371 more runs req)
SK Warne 13-5-20-1 - City End
NJ Astle 34* (66b 5x4) JDP Oram 22* (65b 2x4)

  42.1 Lehmann to Astle, no run, stretches forward to defend
  42.2 Lehmann to Astle, no run, fullish delivery, driven to mid off
  42.3 Lehmann to Astle, no run, gets forward to defend back to the bowler
  42.4 Lehmann to Astle, FOUR, tossed up and struck away with a lovely
        cover drive
  42.5 Lehmann to Astle, OUT: caught! and what a magnificent catch too...
        Astle comes forward to drive, fails to connect properly, just
        struck in the air to cover where Langer takes an excellent catch
        diving to his right

       New Zealand 97/5, Partnership of 63
       NJ Astle  c Langer b Lehmann  38 (71b 6x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 22* (65b 2x4) DS Lehmann 3.5-0-14-1

  42.6 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, forward to defend to the off side

End of over 43 (4 runs) New Zealand 97/5 (367 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 4-0-14-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 22* (65b 2x4) BB McCullum 0* (1b)

  43.1 Warne to Oram, no run, back, taken on the pad by a ball turning in
        sharply from outside off
  43.2 Warne to Oram, three runs, tossed full outside off, driven away
        through cover
  43.3 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, tossed full on leg, flicked away through
        the on side
  43.4 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, flighted full outside leg, flicked away
        through mid wicket
  43.5 Warne to McCullum, one run, back, worked in front of square
  43.6 Warne to Oram, one run, forward, pushed to the off side for a quick
        single

End of over 44 (13 runs) New Zealand 110/5 (354 more runs req)
SK Warne 14-5-33-1 - City End
JDP Oram 26* (68b 2x4) BB McCullum 9* (4b 2x4)

  44.1 Lehmann to Oram, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  44.2 Lehmann to Oram, FOUR, swept away powerfully to deep backward
        square leg
  44.3 Lehmann to Oram, no run, forward to block the ball
  44.4 Lehmann to Oram, no run, defended to the on side
  44.5 Lehmann to Oram, one run, driven down to mid on
  44.6 Lehmann to McCullum, one run, played to mid on

End of over 45 (6 runs) New Zealand 116/5 (348 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 5-0-20-1 - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 10* (5b 2x4) JDP Oram 31* (73b 3x4)

  45.1 Warne to McCullum, one run
  45.2 Warne to Oram, no run
  45.3 Warne to Oram, no run
  45.4 Warne to Oram, no run
  45.5 Warne to Oram, no run, beaten down the off side
  45.6 Warne to Oram, no run, on the back foot to play a leg break

End of over 46 (1 run) New Zealand 117/5 (347 more runs req)
SK Warne 15-5-34-1 - City End
BB McCullum 11* (6b 2x4) JDP Oram 31* (78b 3x4)

  46.1 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, flat and on the stumps, angling in to
        the right-handed batsman from around the wicket, tucked away to
        the on side
  46.2 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, a bit fuller this time and slower too,
        McCullum defends carefully back down the pitch
  46.3 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, blocked away to the man under the
        helmet on the off side
  46.4 Lehmann to McCullum, one run, quicker, flatter and just outside the
        off, squeezed past the slip fielder for a single
  46.5 Lehmann to Oram, no run, on the off, curling in to the left-handed
        Oram, defended watchfully with bat and pad close together, the
        ball falls at the batsman's feet
  46.6 Lehmann to Oram, no run, drifting onto the pads, quite full, a bit
        of air, knocked harmlessly away to the on side

End of over 47 (1 run) New Zealand 118/5 (346 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 6-0-21-1 - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 12* (10b 2x4) JDP Oram 31* (80b 3x4)

  47.1 Warne to McCullum, no run, straighter one on the stumps, Warne
        mixing things up a bit, McCullum defends with care
  47.2 Warne to McCullum, no run, another one that goes on straight,
        fizzing through the air a bit quicker, McCullum is up to the task
        of blocking it
  47.3 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, tossed up a bit more and McCullum sees it
        early, he uses his feet well, dances to the pitch of the ball and
        lofts it clinically back over Warne's head for four. Top shot
        that!
  47.4 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, and once again just a shimmy down the
        pitch and BANG! Warne watches the ball fly past him at great speed
        and race to the fence
  47.5 Warne to McCullum, no run, flatter this time and McCullum makes no
        mistake with the forward defensive
  47.6 Warne to McCullum, no run, this one is held back just a touch and
        drags McCullum forward, he leaves it alone as it spins across the
        face of his bat.

End of over 48 (8 runs) New Zealand 126/5 (338 more runs req)
SK Warne 16-5-42-1 - City End
JDP Oram 31* (80b 3x4) BB McCullum 20* (16b 4x4)

  48.1 Lehmann to Oram, one run, well tossed up and a bit of width outside
        the off, Oram eases the ball down to mid-off for a single
  48.2 Lehmann to McCullum, one run, flatter one, pushed down the leg side
        as well, McCullum gets down on one knee and paddles the ball away
        down to fine-leg for a single
  48.3 Lehmann to Oram, one run, this time it's Oram's turn to sweep and
        the stroke is not convincingly executed, the ball goes off the
        edge but falls well short of Gillespie on the square-leg fence
  48.4 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, defended with a bit of caution to the
        on side
  48.5 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, quick one on the off, just coming in
        with the angle, defended with the full face of the bat
  48.6 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, once again a Sanath Jayasuriya style
        delivery is speared in onto the toes and McCullum defends with a
        dead straight bat

End of over 49 (3 runs) New Zealand 129/5 (335 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 7-0-24-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 33* (82b 3x4) BB McCullum 21* (20b 4x4)

  49.1 Warne to Oram, no run, very full and just outside the off, Oram
        looks to drive but only squeezes the ball back to the bowler
  49.2 Warne to Oram, one run, good length ball, spinning in to the left-
        handed batsman, half-heartedly padded away
  49.3 Warne to McCullum, no run
  49.4 Warne to McCullum, no run
  49.5 Warne to McCullum, FOUR, full toss, belted through midwicket
  49.6 Warne to McCullum, one run, swept to fine-leg

End of over 50 (6 runs) New Zealand 135/5 (329 more runs req)
SK Warne 17-5-48-1 - City End
BB McCullum 26* (24b 5x4) JDP Oram 34* (84b 3x4)

  50.1 Lehmann to McCullum, one run, on the pads and full, flicked down to
        fine-leg for a quick single
  50.2 Lehmann to Oram, three runs, full toss, Oram lays into it, placing
        it well just wide of the man at mid-on, Kasprowicz dives full
        length and gets a hand to it, saving the sure boundary
  50.3 Lehmann to McCullum, no run
  50.4 Lehmann to McCullum, one run, whipped to the on side for a quick
        single
  50.5 Lehmann to Oram, one run, eased just wide of mid-on for a single
  50.6 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, down the leg side, padded away, no
        chance of a run

End of over 51 (6 runs) New Zealand 141/5 (323 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 8-0-30-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 38* (86b 3x4) BB McCullum 28* (28b 5x4)

  51.1 Warne to Oram, one run, just short of a length and ducking towards
        the leg side, awkwardly pushed away to the on-side
  51.2 Warne to McCullum, no run, flat and outside the off, punched off
        the back foot towards cover
  51.3 Warne to McCullum, no run, far outside the leg stump, kicked away
  51.4 Warne to McCullum, SIX, on the pads and full, McCullum just waltzes
        towards the ball and smacks it for six over midwicket. That is a
        fine, fine shot
  51.5 Warne to McCullum, no run, defended to the on side
  51.6 Warne to McCullum, no run

End of over 52 (7 runs) New Zealand 148/5 (316 more runs req)
SK Warne 18-5-55-1 - City End
JDP Oram 39* (87b 3x4) BB McCullum 34* (33b 5x4 1x6)

       Should be the last over of the day coming up
  52.1 Lehmann to Oram, no run, Lehmann from over the wicket, full to
        Oram, defended
  52.2 Lehmann to Oram, no run, a flat one this time, eased towards the on
        side
  52.3 Lehmann to Oram, one run
  52.4 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, another full one, this time on the
        pads, McCullum has a heave over the on-side but can only edge the
        ball back onto his pad
  52.5 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, slightly slower, excellent length,
        padded awkwardly back down the pitch
  52.6 Lehmann to McCullum, no run, down the leg side and efficiently
        kicked away

End of over 53 (1 run) New Zealand 149/5 (315 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 9-0-31-1 - Cathedral End
JDP Oram 40* (90b 3x4) BB McCullum 34* (36b 5x4 1x6)

       Looks like there might just be time for another over. The umpires
        are having a chat
       Now the clock shows time and the players walk off
       End of a fascinating day's play and Australia are very much on top
       Well a better session there for New Zealand, just the loss of one
        wicket
       The visitors at least get the dignity of seeing this Test through
        to the fifth day
       But with just five wickets in hand seeing out 90 overs tomorrow to
        save this Test looks quite a task

Match State: Stumps - Day 4

       Welcome to day five, there's been a bit of rain about Adelaide
        today but we should be set for an on time start
  53.1 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended down
        on the off side
  53.2 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
  53.3 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the
        off side
  53.4 Gillespie to Oram, no run, swing and a miss, trying to cut a ball
        short outside off
  53.5 Gillespie to Oram, no run, fullish delivery, driven to Lehmann at
        extra cover
  53.6 Gillespie to Oram, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to mid
        on

End of over 54 (maiden) New Zealand 149/5 (315 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 12-4-27-1 - City End
BB McCullum 34* (36b 5x4 1x6) JDP Oram 40* (96b 3x4)

  54.1 McGrath to McCullum, no run, gets forward to push defensively to
        the off side
  54.2 McGrath to McCullum, one run, short ball, pulled through forward
        square leg
  54.3 McGrath to Oram, OUT: caught behind! just pushes at a good ball on
        a good line, edged through to the keeper

       New Zealand 150/6, Partnership of 53
       JDP Oram  c Gilchrist b McGrath  40 (97b 3x4 0x6)
       BB McCullum 35* (38b 5x4 1x6) GD McGrath 7.3-2-15-2 (1nb)

  54.4 McGrath to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  54.5 McGrath to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  54.6 McGrath to Vettori, no run, forward to a full of a length ball,
        pushing and missing inside the line

End of over 55 (1 run) New Zealand 150/6 (314 more runs req)
GD McGrath 8-2-15-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 35* (38b 5x4 1x6) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

  55.1 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, pitched up, McCullum is forward to
        push defensively to mid off
  55.2 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, back to a short ball, swing and miss
        in an attempt to pull, Gilchrist collects down leg
  55.3 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, leaves a bouncer
  55.4 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, pitched up, gets forward to push
        defensively to cover
  55.5 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, good length ball, played to the on
        side
  55.6 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, ducks a short ball

End of over 56 (maiden) New Zealand 150/6 (314 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 13-5-27-1 - City End
DL Vettori 0* (3b) BB McCullum 35* (44b 5x4 1x6)

  56.1 McGrath to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, forced to mid
        off
  56.2 McGrath to Vettori, two runs, short on leg, flicked away behind
        square
  56.3 McGrath to Vettori, no run, leading edge to the on side
  56.4 McGrath to Vettori, one run, pitched up, played defensively back
        down the track, gets past the bowler
  56.5 McGrath to McCullum, no run, back to a short of a length ball,
        defended to Lehmann at mid off
  56.6 McGrath to McCullum, no run, forward, pushed to the off side,
        single declined with Clarke pouncing on the ball

End of over 57 (3 runs) New Zealand 153/6 (311 more runs req)
GD McGrath 9-2-18-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 3* (7b) BB McCullum 35* (46b 5x4 1x6)

  57.1 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, pushed defensively to mid
        off
  57.2 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, ducks a short one
  57.3 Gillespie to Vettori, FOUR, back to a ball short outside off,
        slashed away through forward point
  57.4 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, short of a length ball, straighter
        this time, played back to the bowler
  57.5 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played to the on side
  57.6 Gillespie to Vettori, two runs, full pitched delivery, driven
        through mid wicket

End of over 58 (6 runs) New Zealand 159/6 (305 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 14-5-33-1 - City End
BB McCullum 35* (46b 5x4 1x6) DL Vettori 9* (13b 1x4)

  58.1 McGrath to McCullum, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to mid
        on
  58.2 McGrath to McCullum, no run, pitched up, forward, played back to
        the bowler
  58.3 McGrath to McCullum, no run, ducks a bouncer
  58.4 McGrath to McCullum, no run, pitched up, chopped to the off side
  58.5 McGrath to McCullum, one run, short ball, pulled to deep square leg
  58.6 McGrath to Vettori, no run, good length ball, played to mid off

End of over 59 (1 run) New Zealand 160/6 (304 more runs req)
GD McGrath 10-2-19-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
BB McCullum 36* (51b 5x4 1x6) DL Vettori 9* (14b 1x4)

  59.1 Gillespie to McCullum, no run, taken on the pad by a ball going
        down leg
  59.2 Gillespie to McCullum, OUT: LBW! pitched outside off, coming back
        in, hits him in line with off, big shout for lbw, umpire Shepherd
        raises the finger, only query would have been the height

       New Zealand 160/7, Partnership of 10
       BB McCullum  lbw b Gillespie  36 (53b 5x4 1x6)
       DL Vettori 9* (14b 1x4) JN Gillespie 14.2-5-33-2

  59.3 Gillespie to Franklin, one run, pitched up outside off, dug out to
        wide mid off
  59.4 Gillespie to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played carefully to the
        off side
  59.5 Gillespie to Vettori, one run, straight delivery, driven to wide
        mid on
  59.6 Gillespie to Franklin, one run, back to a shortish ball, worked
        down to long leg

End of over 60 (3 runs) New Zealand 163/7 (301 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 15-5-36-2 - City End
JEC Franklin 2* (2b) DL Vettori 10* (16b 1x4)

  60.1 McGrath to Franklin, no run, back to a good full of a length ball,
        played back down the pitch
  60.2 McGrath to Franklin, legbye: one run, short outside leg, off the
        pad behind square
  60.3 McGrath to Vettori, (noball) four runs, pitched up, driven away
        through mid off, Kasprowicz chases it down, the balls pulls up but
        they run the equivalent of a boundary anyway
  60.3 McGrath to Vettori, four runs, pitched up, driven straight back
        down the ground, another all run four
  60.4 McGrath to Vettori, no run, short of a length, left down off
  60.5 McGrath to Vettori, no run, on leg, played to mid wicket
  60.6 McGrath to Vettori, no run, full toss, played to mid wicket

End of over 61 (10 runs) New Zealand 173/7 (291 more runs req)
GD McGrath 11-2-28-2 (2nb) - Cathedral End
JEC Franklin 2* (4b) DL Vettori 18* (21b 1x4)

  61.1 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, let go, short of a length down the
        off side
  61.2 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended to
        the off side
  61.3 Gillespie to Franklin, legbye: one run, short on leg, off the pad
        behind square
  61.4 Gillespie to Vettori, one run, forced off the back foot to wide mid
        off
  61.5 Gillespie to Franklin, FOUR, full of a length delivery, attempted
        drive, runs away off a leading edge through third man
  61.6 Gillespie to Franklin, no run, back, defended

End of over 62 (6 runs) New Zealand 179/7 (285 more runs req)
JN Gillespie 16-5-41-2 - City End
DL Vettori 19* (22b 1x4) JEC Franklin 6* (9b 1x4)

  62.1 McGrath to Vettori, no run, back, pushed back down the pitch
  62.2 McGrath to Vettori, (noball) no run, played to mid on
  62.2 McGrath to Vettori, no run, ducks a short ball
  62.3 McGrath to Vettori, three runs, pitched up, struck away through
        forward point
  62.4 McGrath to Franklin, no run, back to a good length ball, played to
        mid on
  62.5 McGrath to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to the
        off side
  62.6 McGrath to Franklin, no run, ducks a bouncer

End of over 63 (4 runs) New Zealand 183/7 (281 more runs req)
GD McGrath 12-2-32-2 (3nb) - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 22* (26b 1x4) JEC Franklin 6* (12b 1x4)

  63.1 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, played back down the pitch
  63.2 Kasprowicz to Vettori, FOUR, back to a shortish ball, played away
        through the off side
  63.3 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, punched in
        the air, bounces to Lehmann at mid off
  63.4 Kasprowicz to Vettori, (noball) one run, inside edge onto pad, to
        the off side
  63.4 Kasprowicz to Franklin, (noball) no run, back to a shortish ball,
        pushed away to gully
  63.4 Kasprowicz to Franklin, one run, fullish delivery, played to
        Gillespie at wide mid on
  63.5 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, short outside off, swiped to cover
  63.6 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, pitched up, played to the on side

End of over 64 (8 runs) New Zealand 191/7 (273 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 9-4-23-1 (2nb) - City End
JEC Franklin 7* (14b 1x4) DL Vettori 27* (32b 2x4)

  64.1 Warne to Franklin, no run, tossed up, played to the on side
  64.2 Warne to Franklin, no run, flighted up, pushed to mid off
  64.3 Warne to Franklin, no run, back to a ball that turns in, taken on
        the pad outside off, trying to glance
  64.4 Warne to Franklin, no run, tossed up outside off, Franklin sticks
        his pad out, Gilchrist collects down the off side
  64.5 Warne to Franklin, one run, forward to sweep away behind square
  64.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, forward to sweep, ends up blocking the
        ball with a horizontal bat

End of over 65 (1 run) New Zealand 192/7 (272 more runs req)
SK Warne 19-5-56-1 - Cathedral End
JEC Franklin 8* (19b 1x4) DL Vettori 27* (33b 2x4)

  65.1 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, ducks a bouncer
  65.2 Kasprowicz to Franklin, one run, back to a shortish ball, pushed to
        cover for a quick single
  65.3 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, swiped to
        mid off
  65.4 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  65.5 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, good length ball, played to the off
        side
  65.6 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, left down the off side

End of over 66 (1 run) New Zealand 193/7 (271 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 10-4-24-1 (2nb) - City End
JEC Franklin 9* (21b 1x4) DL Vettori 27* (37b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  66.1 Warne to Franklin, no run, forward with a sweep and miss, pops to
        first slip, appeal follows, could be for two things but umpire
        Bucknor says not out
  66.2 Warne to Franklin, no run, played to the on side
  66.3 Warne to Franklin, one run, back to a ball that turns in sharply,
        worked behind square
  66.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, pushing and missing inside the line of a
        ball outside off
  66.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, back, defended to the on side
  66.6 Warne to Vettori, FOUR, tossed up, swung away with a sweep through
        mid wicket

End of over 67 (5 runs) New Zealand 198/7 (266 more runs req)
SK Warne 20-5-61-1 - Cathedral End
JEC Franklin 10* (24b 1x4) DL Vettori 31* (40b 3x4)

  67.1 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, played
        carefully to mid on
  67.2 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, bouncer, gets out of its path
  67.3 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, let go, short and wide outside off
  67.4 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, pitched up, played back to the
        bowler
  67.5 Kasprowicz to Franklin, legbye: three runs, short on the stumps,
        off the pad, trying to glance, away through fine leg
  67.6 Kasprowicz to Vettori, two runs, half volley, whipped away through
        the on side, Vettori wants a third but Franklin isn't interested

End of over 68 (5 runs) New Zealand 203/7 (261 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 11-4-26-1 (2nb) - City End
JEC Franklin 10* (29b 1x4) DL Vettori 33* (41b 3x4)

  68.1 Warne to Franklin, no run, forward, miscued the sweep
  68.2 Warne to Franklin, no run, short down leg, Franklin plays and
        misses down the leg side
  68.3 Warne to Franklin, one run, tossed full outside off, driven to wide
        mid off, McGrath comes across to save
  68.4 Warne to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, played to the on
        side
  68.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, forward to defend
  68.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, left down the off side

End of over 69 (1 run) New Zealand 204/7 (260 more runs req)
SK Warne 21-5-62-1 - Cathedral End
JEC Franklin 11* (32b 1x4) DL Vettori 33* (44b 3x4)

  69.1 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, beaten, playing and missing to a
        good full of a length delivery
  69.2 Kasprowicz to Franklin, two runs, short on leg, worked away square
  69.3 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, back to a shortish ball, defended
        to the off side
  69.4 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, pitched up, pushed away to cover
  69.5 Kasprowicz to Franklin, no run, pitched up, driven to point
  69.6 Kasprowicz to Franklin, OUT: caught behind! chases a fullish
        delivery, tries to drive, gets a thick edge, Gilchrist dives to
        his left to collect

       New Zealand 206/8, Partnership of 46
       JEC Franklin  c Gilchrist b Kasprowicz  13 (38b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 70 (2 runs) New Zealand 206/8 (258 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 12-4-28-2 (2nb) - City End
DL Vettori 33* (44b 3x4) 

  70.1 Warne to Vettori, no run, left down the off side
  70.2 Warne to Vettori, three runs, tossed up outside off, struck away
        with a nice cover drive
  70.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, flighted full, gets forward to block the
        ball
  70.4 Warne to Wiseman, no run, taken on the front pad, shout for lbw,
        umpire Bucknor shakes his head, pitched outside leg
  70.5 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward to defend to the on side
  70.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward off the pad to Ponting at silly
        point

End of over 71 (3 runs) New Zealand 209/8 (255 more runs req)
SK Warne 22-5-65-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 36* (46b 3x4) PJ Wiseman 0* (4b)

  71.1 Kasprowicz to Vettori, one run, pitched up, driven to Lehmann at
        mid off
  71.2 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, two runs, back to a shortish ball, worked
        fine
  71.3 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run
  71.4 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, FOUR, pitched full outside off, struck away
        through cover
  71.5 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, pitched up, forward, played to cover
  71.6 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, no run, short down leg, Wiseman plays and
        misses

End of over 72 (7 runs) New Zealand 216/8 (248 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 13-4-35-2 (2nb) - City End
DL Vettori 37* (47b 3x4) PJ Wiseman 6* (9b 1x4)

  72.1 Warne to Vettori, no run, back, played to the on side
  72.2 Warne to Vettori, one run, tossed up, swept away behind square
  72.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, gets forward to block the delivery
  72.4 Warne to Wiseman, no run, gets well forward to block the ball
  72.5 Warne to Wiseman, no run, tossed up outside leg, padded to the on
        side
  72.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, pads up to a ball pitched outside leg

End of over 73 (1 run) New Zealand 217/8 (247 more runs req)
SK Warne 23-5-66-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 38* (49b 3x4) PJ Wiseman 6* (13b 1x4)

  73.1 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, pushed to extra cover
  73.2 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, back to a shortish ball, chopped to
        mid off
  73.3 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, pitched up, driven to point
  73.4 Kasprowicz to Vettori, three runs, short of a length ball, pulled
        through the on side
  73.5 Kasprowicz to Wiseman, one run, pitched up, pushed to Lehmann at
        extra cover
  73.6 Kasprowicz to Vettori, no run, short of a length ball, played back
        to the bowler

End of over 74 (4 runs) New Zealand 221/8 (243 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 14-4-39-2 (2nb) - City End
PJ Wiseman 7* (14b 1x4) DL Vettori 41* (54b 3x4)

  74.1 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, pads up to a ball pitched
        outside leg
  74.2 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, padded to the off side
  74.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, again gets the pad to the ball, pitched
        outside leg
  74.4 Warne to Wiseman, three runs, steps down the track, lofted over mid
        off, lands safely in the deep
  74.5 Warne to Vettori, no run, back, defended on the crease
  74.6 Warne to Vettori, no run, tossed up, forward to defend

End of over 75 (3 runs) New Zealand 224/8 (240 more runs req)
SK Warne 24-5-69-1 - Cathedral End
PJ Wiseman 10* (18b 1x4) DL Vettori 41* (56b 3x4)

  75.1 Lehmann to Wiseman, no run, forward, taken on the front pad
  75.2 Lehmann to Wiseman, no run, lunges forward to push to the off side
  75.3 Lehmann to Wiseman, one run, forward, turned to the on side for a
        single
  75.4 Lehmann to Vettori, one run, back, worked behind square
  75.5 Lehmann to Wiseman, no run, gets forward to play defensively back
        to the bowler
  75.6 Lehmann to Wiseman, no run, lunges forward to defend to the off
        side

End of over 76 (2 runs) New Zealand 226/8 (238 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 10-0-33-1 - City End
DL Vettori 42* (57b 3x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (23b 1x4)

  76.1 Warne to Vettori, three runs, cut through third man
  76.2 Warne to Wiseman, no run, pushed to point
  76.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, back, defended to the on side
  76.4 Warne to Wiseman, no run, flighted up, defended
  76.5 Warne to Wiseman, no run, padded to the on side
  76.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, plays and misses to a ball down off

End of over 77 (3 runs) New Zealand 229/8 (235 more runs req)
SK Warne 25-5-72-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 45* (58b 3x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (28b 1x4)

  77.1 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, forward, to defend back to the bowler
  77.2 Lehmann to Vettori, FOUR, pitched up, smashed away with a slog
        drive over mid on
  77.3 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, back, defended to the off side
  77.4 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, forward, driven back to the bowler
  77.5 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, flighted full, turned behind square
  77.6 Lehmann to Vettori, three runs, charges down the track to smash the
        delivery over mid on and bring up his century

End of over 78 (7 runs) New Zealand 236/8 (228 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 11-0-40-1 - City End
DL Vettori 52* (64b 4x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (28b 1x4)

  78.1 Warne to Vettori, no run, back, taken on the pad by a ball that
        spins back in
  78.2 Warne to Vettori, no run, back, taken on the pad by a ball turning
        back in, umpire Bucknor turns down the appeal
  78.3 Warne to Vettori, no run, back to the ball, turned to the on side
  78.4 Warne to Vettori, FOUR, back to a shortish wrong un, cut away
        through point
  78.5 Warne to Vettori, one run, full on leg, worked behind square
  78.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, lunges forward to block the ball

End of over 79 (5 runs) New Zealand 241/8 (223 more runs req)
SK Warne 26-5-77-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 57* (69b 5x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (29b 1x4)

  79.1 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, forward, driven to mid on
  79.2 Lehmann to Vettori, two runs, waits back on the delivery, cut
        through third man
  79.3 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, full toss, swiped to mid wicket
  79.4 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, tossed up, defended to the on side
  79.5 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, tossed up, forward, played to mid on
  79.6 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, tossed up, driven to mid on

End of over 80 (2 runs) New Zealand 243/8 (221 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 12-0-42-1 - City End
PJ Wiseman 11* (29b 1x4) DL Vettori 59* (75b 5x4)

  80.1 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, pushing and missing at a leg
        break
  80.2 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, played down on the off side
  80.3 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, defended to the on side
  80.4 Warne to Wiseman, no run, tossed up, padded to the on side
  80.5 Warne to Wiseman, no run, forward, defended back to the bowler
       Wiseman pulls away just as Warne is about to deliver
  80.6 Warne to Wiseman, no run, bowls this off two steps, Wiseman leaves
        outside off

End of over 81 (maiden) New Zealand 243/8 (221 more runs req)
SK Warne 27-6-77-1 - Cathedral End
DL Vettori 59* (75b 5x4) PJ Wiseman 11* (35b 1x4)

  81.1 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, forward, driven back to the bowler
  81.2 Lehmann to Vettori, no run, defended back to the bowler
  81.3 Lehmann to Vettori, OUT: caught! steps down down the track, again
        trying to belt the ball down the ground, in the air, Gillespie
        takes the catch at mid off

       New Zealand 243/9, Partnership of 37
       DL Vettori  c Gillespie b Lehmann  59 (78b 5x4 0x6)
       PJ Wiseman 11* (35b 1x4) DS Lehmann 12.3-0-42-2

       And that ends the session with Australia just one wicket away from
        victory

Match State: Lunch - Day 5

  81.4 Lehmann to Martin, legbye: one run, forward, taken on the front
        pad, appeal turned down by umpire Shepherd
  81.5 Lehmann to Wiseman, no run, forward, defended
  81.6 Lehmann to Wiseman, FOUR, slashed away with a drive through mid off

End of over 82 (5 runs) New Zealand 248/9 (216 more runs req)
DS Lehmann 13-0-46-2 - City End
CS Martin 0* (1b) PJ Wiseman 15* (37b 2x4)

  82.1 Warne to Martin, no run, forward, played defensively to the off
        side
  82.2 Warne to Martin, two runs, swung away with a swipe through the on
        side
  82.3 Warne to Martin, OUT: pushing forward, ball pops on the on side,
        Ponting dives to take it at short leg, appeal for catch is upheld
        by umpire Bucknor

       New Zealand 250/10, Partnership of 7
       CS Martin  c Ponting b Warne  2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       PJ Wiseman 15* (37b 2x4) SK Warne 27.3-6-79-2

       So its all over, just after lunch on the fifth day
       Australia wins the Test by 213 runs and the series by two Tests to
        nil
       Justin Langer gets man of the match for his match defining 215 runs
        in the first innings
       Glenn McGrath is awarded man of the series - he averaged 61 with
        the bat and 20.44 with the ball

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