Match State: Match start scheduled for 9.30am local time (7.30am GMT)
0.1 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
0.2 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
0.3 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
0.4 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, two runs
0.5 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
0.6 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
End of over 1 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 2/0 (RR: 2.00)
GD McGrath 1-0-2-0
BRM Taylor 0* (0b) S Matsikenyeri 2* (6b)
1.1 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
1.2 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
1.3 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
1.4 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
1.5 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
1.6 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
End of over 2 (maiden) Zimbabwe 2/0 (RR: 1.00)
JN Gillespie 1-1-0-0
S Matsikenyeri 2* (6b) BRM Taylor 0* (6b)
2.1 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, one run
2.2 McGrath to Taylor, one run
2.3 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
2.4 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
2.5 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
2.6 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run
End of over 3 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 4/0 (RR: 1.33)
GD McGrath 2-0-4-0
BRM Taylor 1* (7b) S Matsikenyeri 3* (11b)
3.1 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, back of a length, defends down the
pitch
3.2 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, outside off, gets to play rips the bat
away
3.3 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, left alone outside off
3.4 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
pulls the bat inside the line
3.5 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, early swing away from the bat, left
alone
3.6 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, back of a length, gets across
defensive push into the covers, another maiden for him
End of over 4 (maiden) Zimbabwe 4/0 (RR: 1.00)
JN Gillespie 2-2-0-0
S Matsikenyeri 3* (11b) BRM Taylor 1* (13b)
4.1 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, no run, on line, back of a length, comes
back, cramps him up as he dabs to the on side
4.2 McGrath to Matsikenyeri, three runs, outsiode off, good shot,
stroked drive on the up between covers with Lehman chasing
4.3 McGrath to Taylor, no run, line and back of the length, gets
across, defends from the back foot
4.4 McGrath to Taylor, no run, left alone, bit wide outside off
4.5 McGrath to Taylor, no run, outside off, just short of the length,
gets across, hairy fairy cut, beaten
4.6 McGrath to Taylor, no run, left alonje outside off this time
End of over 5 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 7/0 (RR: 1.40)
GD McGrath 3-0-7-0
S Matsikenyeri 6* (13b) BRM Taylor 1* (17b)
5.1 Gillespie to Matsikenyeri, two runs, outside off, back of a length,
slashes the cut at it, clears the gully, 3rd man round to cut it
off
5.2 Gillespie to Matsikenyeri, no run, outside off, wider fuller, 138
kmp, full swing of the bat on the drive, does not get close
5.3 Gillespie to Matsikenyeri, no run, decides to leave alone now,
teasing ball going away outside the off
5.4 Gillespie to Matsikenyeri, OUT: outside off, back of a length,
forces off the back foot, gets the edge, simple catch for
Gilchrist
Zimbabwe 9/1, Partnership of 9
S Matsikenyeri c Gilchrist b Gillespie 8 (17b 0x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 1* (17b) JN Gillespie 2.4-2-2-1
5.5 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, left alone outside off, the shot
Matsikenyeri should have played
5.6 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, angled in, swinging away, left
outside off
End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 9/1 (RR: 1.50)
JN Gillespie 3-2-2-1
BRM Taylor 1* (17b) V Sibanda 0* (2b)
6.1 McGrath to Taylor, two runs, outside off, short and wide, cuts over
point, 3rd man gets around to cut it off
6.2 McGrath to Taylor, no run, line and length, gets forward all
defensive
6.3 McGrath to Taylor, no run, outside off, full but wide, only just
legal
6.4 McGrath to Taylor, no run, gets back to one on the off, back of a
length, plays away from the body to the off
6.5 McGrath to Taylor, no run, gets half forward, just outside off, on
length, defensive stroke into the off
6.6 McGrath to Taylor, two runs, outside off, width and length given,
taken as he slashes the drive over point, 3rd man getting a lot of
excercise
End of over 7 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 13/1 (RR: 1.86)
GD McGrath 4-0-11-0
V Sibanda 0* (2b) BRM Taylor 5* (24b)
7.1 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, left alone outside off, gets the
front foot well forward and across, holds the bat in the back lift
7.2 Gillespie to Sibanda, FOUR, full, on the off, well timed square
drive, races past cover point for the first boundary
7.3 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, on line and back of a length, defends
from the front foot to the off
7.4 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, left alone outside off
7.5 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, well forward, good looking firm
defensive push to the off
two men being posted on the leg side fence
7.6 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, fullish ball, leg stump line, looks
to work it, beats the bat into the pad
End of over 8 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 17/1 (RR: 2.12)
JN Gillespie 4-2-6-1
BRM Taylor 5* (24b) V Sibanda 4* (8b 1x4)
Kasprowicz into the attack
8.1 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run, slow wide warm up ball, just gets
inside the legal lines, maybe lucky
8.2 Kasprowicz to Taylor, wide: no run, does not get away with it this
time, wider and has to be called
8.2 Kasprowicz to Taylor, one run, fullish, on the off, gets forward
dabs it behind a diving backward point, good running
8.3 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, left alone, back in the channel,
slight away movement, leaves
8.4 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, back of a length, just outside off,
angled from wide of the crease, left alone
8.5 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, gets forward to one outside off,
fuller ball is stroked to backward point
8.6 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, gets forward, defensive push from
the front foot, opens the face to a diving gully
End of over 9 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 19/1 (RR: 2.11)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-2-0 (1w)
BRM Taylor 6* (26b) V Sibanda 4* (12b 1x4)
9.1 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, outside off, gets back, edges, oh dear
simple catch at 3rd slip put down by Clarke
9.2 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, a beauty, outside off, pitches and
leaves him, squared up, pushes at it, poor foot work, beaten
9.3 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, leaves just outside off and back of a
leangth
9.4 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, left alone outside off
9.5 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, and again, angled in, pitches, seams
away, squares him up, lack of foot movement and the ball is
straight through him
9.6 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, line and length, defends from the
crease to the off
End of over 10 (maiden) Zimbabwe 19/1 (RR: 1.90)
JN Gillespie 5-3-6-1
V Sibanda 4* (12b 1x4) BRM Taylor 6* (32b)
10.1 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, (noball) no run, over steps, left alone
outside off
10.1 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, gets forward and then back, forces
off the back foot, beaten
10.2 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, line and length, plays from the
crease back down the pitch
10.3 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, on the back foot pushed to covers
10.4 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, leg side, back of a length, clips
the pads and Gilchrist does well diving across
10.5 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, well forward, all defensive to the
off
10.6 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, back of a length, running the
fingers over it, comes back at him defending down the pitch, wants
one but Kaspo is too quick for him
End of over 11 (1 run) Zimbabwe 20/1 (RR: 1.82)
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-3-0 (1w 1nb)
BRM Taylor 6* (32b) V Sibanda 4* (19b 1x4)
11.1 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, line and length, half forward, gets
the bat to it, nothing shot, gets it in the air, Lehman diving
forward at cover can just not get to it
11.2 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, back of a length, gets up, defends to
the on side, mixup as Sibanda comes, then sent back, Gillespie
fires it back, just wide
11.3 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, gets forward on line and defends to
the off
11.4 Gillespie to Taylor, one run, leg side, short, jumps back, gloves
it in the air but safely to the on side, rolls away towards fine
leg
11.5 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, attempted slow yorker, 125 kmp, dug
out and a smile by Sibanda
11.6 Gillespie to Sibanda, no run, quicker ball, gets him forward
defending, ball goes away, cuts him in half
End of over 12 (1 run) Zimbabwe 21/1 (RR: 1.75)
JN Gillespie 6-3-7-1 - City End
BRM Taylor 7* (36b) V Sibanda 4* (21b 1x4)
12.1 Kasprowicz to Taylor, one run, too straight, back of a length,
defensive push into the gap at mid wicket and mid on
12.2 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, FOUR, not that short, swings around on the
hook, gets a lot of bat on it, races away ahead of long leg
12.3 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, shorter ball outside off, gets back
and gets well over it, defending from up on the toes to the off
12.4 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, fuller ball, was on the back foot,
comes forward, pushed towards mid off, slips after a quick thought
of a run
12.5 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
punched to the off field, early call of NO this time
12.6 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, gets forward just on the off, plays
late, angled behind square, gully cuts it off
End of over 13 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 26/1 (RR: 2.00)
MS Kasprowicz 3-0-8-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 8* (37b) V Sibanda 8* (26b 2x4)
13.1 Gillespie to Taylor, no run
13.2 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, outside off, shapes away even further,
no foot work, pushes away from the body, moves the air as he is
beaten
13.3 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, leg side ball, gets back, worked to
backward square leg
13.4 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, leaves alone this time back of a
length outside off
13.5 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, line and back of a length, gets on the
back foot, pushed towards the off
13.6 Gillespie to Taylor, no run, on the spot, brings out the forward
defence as three slips stand and wiat for the edge
End of over 14 (maiden) Zimbabwe 26/1 (RR: 1.86)
JN Gillespie 7-4-7-1 - City End
V Sibanda 8* (26b 2x4) BRM Taylor 8* (43b)
14.1 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, just outside off, in the channel,
short of a good length, gets half back defending
14.2 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, back of a length, trying to force to
the on side, gets high on the bat, runs it towards mid on
14.3 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, shortish ball, gets up, strange
shot, almost trying chip it over it the keepres head, beaten by
pace
14.4 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, gets forward, defends from length
14.5 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, slower ball, terrible shot, looking
to launch it into town, beaten as it goes past the edge
14.6 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, outside off, back of a length,
drives, edges, Clarke diving to his right might have put down
another
End of over 15 (maiden) Zimbabwe 26/1 (RR: 1.73)
MS Kasprowicz 4-1-8-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 8* (43b) V Sibanda 8* (32b 2x4)
McGrath off about five meters takes over from Gillespie
15.1 McGrath to Taylor, wide: no run, starts with one wide of the off
15.1 McGrath to Taylor, no run, gets forward, then back, dabs to the off
15.2 McGrath to Taylor, one run, fullish ball, on line, gets forward
defensive push into the gap at cover
15.3 McGrath to Sibanda, three runs, back of a length, angled in, gets
forward, lofted "shot" across the line to deep mid wicket
15.4 McGrath to Taylor, FOUR, outside off, too short, cuts well forward
of point
15.5 McGrath to Taylor, two runs, on the back foot as McGrath comes off
the full run, punched past cover
15.6 McGrath to Taylor, no run, fuller ball, just outside off, defends
from the crease to the off
End of over 16 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 37/1 (RR: 2.31)
GD McGrath 5-0-22-0 (1w) - City End
V Sibanda 11* (33b 2x4) BRM Taylor 15* (48b 1x4)
16.1 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, one run, outside off, back of a length,
forces, thick edge past Clarke at gully, third man cleans up
16.2 Kasprowicz to Taylor, one run, outside off, gets the bat there away
from the body, Clarke diving at gully can not stop the single
16.3 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, one run, leg side, short, guides a hook
towards long leg
16.4 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run, outside off, full, no foot work,
pushes the bat at it, beaten
16.5 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run, back of a length, just on the off,
all defensive from the crease towards point
16.6 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run, slower ball, line and length, defends
to the off
End of over 17 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 40/1 (RR: 2.35)
MS Kasprowicz 5-1-11-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
V Sibanda 13* (35b 2x4) BRM Taylor 16* (52b 1x4)
17.1 McGrath to Sibanda, no run, outside off, just back of a length,
full swish of the bat looking at wide mid wicket, beaten
17.2 McGrath to Sibanda, no run, angled in, back of a length, gets back,
pushes at it, ball leaves him, beaten, thats more like the McGrath
of old
17.3 McGrath to Sibanda, no run, on line, gets back in the crease, dabs
to the on side
17.4 McGrath to Sibanda, no run, and again, a slog and a miss
17.5 McGrath to Sibanda, no run, on line, just short of a length,
defends to the off
17.6 McGrath to Sibanda, two runs, outside off, goes after the width
from the back foot, clears gully, 3rd man does well to keep it
inside the rope
End of over 18 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 42/1 (RR: 2.33)
GD McGrath 6-0-24-0 (1w) - City End
BRM Taylor 16* (52b 1x4) V Sibanda 15* (41b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
18.1 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run
18.2 Kasprowicz to Taylor, no run
18.3 Kasprowicz to Taylor, one run, leg side, short, gets up, in a
complete tangle, gets gloves to it safely down to fine leg
18.4 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, no run, short again, Sibanda is willing to
hook, then pulls out of the shot
18.5 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, two runs, leg side, fuller, better cricket
shot, worked off the legs forward of long leg, great running as he
gets back for the second
18.6 Kasprowicz to Sibanda, one run, outside off, defensive push into
the gap at cover point
End of over 19 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 46/1 (RR: 2.42)
MS Kasprowicz 6-1-15-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
V Sibanda 18* (44b 2x4) BRM Taylor 17* (55b 1x4)
19.1 McGrath to Sibanda, OUT: straight, you miss I hit as he drives
outside it
Zimbabwe 46/2, Partnership of 37
V Sibanda b McGrath 18 (45b 2x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 17* (55b 1x4) GD McGrath 6.1-0-24-1 (1w)
19.2 McGrath to Ebrahim, no run, line and length, gets forward, defends
to the on side
19.3 McGrath to Ebrahim, no run, left alone outside off, ball leaves him
through the air and off the pitch
19.4 McGrath to Ebrahim, one run, outside off, fullish, gets forward
pushing with soft hands to the off, good calling and running as
cover point races in
19.5 McGrath to Taylor, FOUR, on the back foot, stand and deliver, in
the air, but splits cover and extra cover
19.6 McGrath to Taylor, no run, line and length brings the respectful
forward defence
End of over 20 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 51/2 (RR: 2.55)
GD McGrath 7-0-29-1 (1w) - City End
DD Ebrahim 1* (3b) BRM Taylor 21* (57b 2x4)
50 coming up with the four
20.1 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, gets well forward, working it from
the off to square leg, dangerous shot
20.2 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, leaves outside off
20.3 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, leaves outside off
20.4 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, looking to work it to the leg side
again, no contact, thuds into the pad, sliding past leg stump
20.5 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, gets forward, outside off, closes
the face as he pushes forward on the on side
20.6 Kasprowicz to Ebrahim, no run, shortish ball, back to pull, not
short enough, ends up draging it towards mid wicket
End of over 21 (maiden) Zimbabwe 51/2 (RR: 2.43)
MS Kasprowicz 7-2-15-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 21* (57b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 1* (9b)
21.1 McGrath to Taylor, one run, short ball, gets back, controlled pull
towards fine leg
21.2 McGrath to Ebrahim, no run, line and length, gets slightly forward,
nudges defensively to the off
21.3 McGrath to Ebrahim, two runs, outside off, slower ball, drives,
edges, no 3rd slip this time, Gillespie round with the big foot to
stop the four
21.4 McGrath to Ebrahim, one run, forward, mix up, to gully, throw is in
from Clarke with both stranded in the middle, throw misses
21.5 McGrath to Taylor, one run, gets forward, looking for the lofted
drive, edges wide of 2nd slip, work again for 3rd man
21.6 McGrath to Ebrahim, no run, fullish ball, drives straight, thuds
into the middle stump at the bowlers end
End of over 22 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 56/2 (RR: 2.55)
GD McGrath 8-0-34-1 (1w) - City End
BRM Taylor 23* (59b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 4* (13b)
Brad Williams into the attack
22.1 Williams to Taylor, wide: no run, a shocker, very wide, hardly gets
up, almost taken on the roll by keeper
22.1 Williams to Taylor, no run, better ball, gets some meat behind it,
back of a length, gets back defends to the off
22.2 Williams to Taylor, three runs, on the back foot, punched past
cover, Lehman has to chase all the way to the rope
22.3 Williams to Ebrahim, FOUR, outside off, short and wide, cuts that
firmly behind the point
22.4 Williams to Ebrahim, no run, left alone outside off
22.5 Williams to Ebrahim, OUT: quick yorker does the job as he plays
across the line, some outswing as well
Zimbabwe 64/3, Partnership of 18
DD Ebrahim b Williams 8 (16b 1x4 0x6)
BRM Taylor 26* (61b 2x4) BA Williams 0.5-0-8-1 (1w)
22.6 Williams to Taibu, no run, left alone just outside off, good length
End of over 23 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 64/3 (RR: 2.78)
BA Williams 1-0-8-1 (1w) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 26* (61b 2x4) T Taibu 0* (1b)
23.1 McGrath to Taylor, no run, line and length, slight away movement,
but in the low 120 kmp
23.2 McGrath to Taylor, one run, outside off, full, drives past cover,
deep cover sweeping cleans up
23.3 McGrath to Taibu, no run, outside off, going away, spars at it,
beaten, foot work just not present
23.4 McGrath to Taibu, no run, playing from the crease, dabs the short
of length ball to the off
23.5 McGrath to Taibu, no run, gets well forward, all defensive, problem
is wrong line, beaten as it leaves him
23.6 McGrath to Taibu, no run, fuller, on line, defends to the off
End of over 24 (1 run) Zimbabwe 65/3 (RR: 2.71)
GD McGrath 9-0-35-1 (1w) - City End
BRM Taylor 27* (63b 2x4) T Taibu 0* (5b)
24.1 Williams to Taylor, one run, outside off, full, dabs forward of
point, good running
24.2 Williams to Taibu, no run, line and length, Taibu loses his voice
as he screams NOOOO
24.3 Williams to Taibu, three runs, short, gets back, jabs the pull,
controlled ahead of McGrath coming from line leg
24.4 Williams to Taylor, no run, short, on line, gets back defends down
the pitch
24.5 Williams to Taylor, FOUR, great shot, at the feet, gets up and
clips it well out of the middle, races to deep mid wicket
24.6 Williams to Taylor, wide: no run, oops gets one stuck in the hand,
goes well wide of the off
24.6 Williams to Taylor, no run, line, back of a length, comes back a
bit, defends from the back foot to the on side
End of over 25 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 74/3 (RR: 2.96)
BA Williams 2-0-17-1 (2w) - Club House End
T Taibu 3* (7b) BRM Taylor 32* (67b 3x4)
25.1 McGrath to Taibu, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
25.2 McGrath to Taibu, no run, left alone outside the off
25.3 McGrath to Taibu, no run, left alone just outside off, just back of
a length
25.4 McGrath to Taibu, no run, left alone outside off
25.5 McGrath to Taibu, no run, left alone outside off
25.6 McGrath to Taibu, no run, has to play this one, on line, back of a
length, defends to the off
End of over 26 (maiden) Zimbabwe 74/3 (RR: 2.85)
GD McGrath 10-1-35-1 (1w) - City End
BRM Taylor 32* (67b 3x4) T Taibu 3* (13b)
Ends McGrath's 10 overs, and did look a bit rusty, been out of
international cricket for a while now
26.1 Williams to Taylor, no run, outside off, left alone, goes through
at 130 kph
26.2 Williams to Taylor, no run, left alone outside off
26.3 Williams to Taylor, one run, too striaght, fullish, angling to the
legs, worked neatly to fine leg
26.4 Williams to Taibu, no run, outside off, back, dabs the cut at the
shorter ball, cant beat gully
26.5 Williams to Taibu, no run, outside off, on length, pushes away from
the body, feet goes no where, defends to the off
26.6 Williams to Taibu, no run, line and length, gets well forward
defending
End of over 27 (1 run) Zimbabwe 75/3 (RR: 2.78)
BA Williams 3-0-18-1 (2w) - Club House End
BRM Taylor 33* (70b 3x4) T Taibu 3* (16b)
Lehmann into the attack
27.1 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, flighted up outside off, forward defends
27.2 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, bit shorter turns, chops into the gap
at cover
27.3 Lehmann to Taibu, no run, left alone
27.4 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, too full, worked off the legs towards
fine leg
27.5 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, full, stroked to the deepish mid off
27.6 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, outside off, bit short, strokes the cut
towards the deep cover point on the fence
End of over 28 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 79/3 (RR: 2.82)
DS Lehmann 1-0-4-0 - City End
T Taibu 5* (19b) BRM Taylor 35* (73b 3x4)
28.1 Williams to Taibu, no run, left alone outside off, no real movement
from Williams
28.2 Williams to Taibu, one run, shortish, on line, worked towards mid
wicket, quick run, Clarke fires back, Taylor slips, dives,
stretches and manages to get the tip of the bat over the line
That gets the smallish crowd going
28.3 Williams to Taylor, one run, worked behind square from back of a
length
28.4 Williams to Taibu, no run, defends to the off
28.5 Williams to Taibu, two runs, short, goes after it with the pull,
not cleanly struck but past Gillespie at mid wicket
28.6 Williams to Taibu, three runs, outside off, full, drives well,
Symonds chasing from cover hauls it in near the rope
End of over 29 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 86/3 (RR: 2.97)
BA Williams 4-0-25-1 (2w) - Club House End
T Taibu 11* (24b) BRM Taylor 36* (74b 3x4)
29.1 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, outside off, full, strokes the drive to
the cover sweeper
29.2 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, flighted in, wide of the crease at the
legs, shuffles down stroked to the bowler
29.3 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, fullish, forward, stroked down towards
long on
29.4 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, wide outside off, drives, sweeper cleans
up
29.5 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, full, angled in, drives, in the air,
ends up chipping the bowler to mid off
29.6 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, outside off, back of a length, chops to
the cover sweeper
End of over 30 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 91/3 (RR: 3.03)
DS Lehmann 2-0-9-0 - City End
T Taibu 14* (27b) BRM Taylor 38* (77b 3x4)
Andrew Symons replaces Williams
Looks like he is bowling medium pacers today
30.1 Symonds to Taibu, one run, short, gets back worked on the pull to
fine leg
30.2 Symonds to Taylor, one run, back, nudges to the on side
30.3 Symonds to Taibu, no run, line and length, quicker ball, hurries
the defensive shot from the back foot
30.4 Symonds to Taibu, no run, shortish, angled to the legs side, pulls,
bottom of the bat into the pad
30.5 Symonds to Taibu, no run, back of a length, just on the off, gets
up in the crease defending to the off
30.6 Symonds to Taibu, no run, line and length, all defensive, taking
the hand off the bat
End of over 31 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 93/3 (RR: 3.00)
A Symonds 1-0-2-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 39* (78b 3x4) T Taibu 15* (32b)
31.1 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, flights it up on line, defends
31.2 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, outside off, shorter, cuts forward of
point, sweeper at deep cover point collects
31.3 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, on the back foot, plays late, nudges
past point
31.4 Lehmann to Taylor, FOUR, down the pitch, hits inside out, clears
cover and a good shot
31.5 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, fuller ball, stroked to long off
31.6 Lehmann to Taibu, no run, flighted up, just outside off,
straightens, into the pad as he plays across the line, appeal
turned down
End of over 32 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 100/3 (RR: 3.12)
DS Lehmann 3-0-16-0 - City End
BRM Taylor 45* (82b 4x4) T Taibu 16* (34b)
32.1 Symonds to Taylor, no run, gets well forward, all defensive
32.2 Symonds to Taylor, no run, gets well forward, all defensive
32.3 Symonds to Taylor, one run, outside off, fullish, gets forward,
slaps the drive behind square
32.4 Symonds to Taibu, no run, line and length, angled at the legs,
defends to the on side of the pitch
32.5 Symonds to Taibu, no run, back of a length, angled in, straightens,
beats the edge playing from the crease
32.6 Symonds to Taibu, two runs, leg stump line, worked well between
long leg and forward square leg, good quick running gets him back
End of over 33 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 103/3 (RR: 3.12)
A Symonds 2-0-5-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 46* (85b 4x4) T Taibu 18* (37b)
33.1 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, outside off, gets down low as he chops
the cut down to the point sweeper
33.2 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, leg stump line, gets down to sweep to
fine leg, Symonds fires it back to stop the second, great arm
33.3 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, defends to the off
33.4 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, gets forward, flighted, straighter,
defends
33.5 Lehmann to Taylor, legbye: one run, gets forward, quicker flatter,
off the pads wide of gully
33.6 Lehmann to Taibu, no run, gets back, defends, clips the top of the
pad, pops up to land at his feet
End of over 34 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 106/3 (RR: 3.12)
DS Lehmann 4-0-18-0 - City End
BRM Taylor 47* (89b 4x4) T Taibu 19* (39b)
34.1 Symonds to Taylor, no run, line and length, defends
The last ball of the Lehman over, was not the pad, but the edge and
Gilchrist spilt it
34.2 Symonds to Taylor, no run, defends from line and length
34.3 Symonds to Taylor, one run, outside off, gets forward, guides on
the cut to 3rd man
34.4 Symonds to Taibu, no run, back of a length, angled in, gets forward
defends from high on the bat
34.5 Symonds to Taibu, no run, on line, just short of a length, gets
back, pushed back down the pitch
34.6 Symonds to Taibu, no run, fuller ball, on the off, drives straight,
mid off cleans up
End of over 35 (1 run) Zimbabwe 107/3 (RR: 3.06)
A Symonds 3-0-6-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 48* (92b 4x4) T Taibu 19* (42b)
35.1 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, given air outside off, some drift,
defends from the front foot
35.2 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, gets back to the straighter and flatter
ball, dabs to the on side
35.3 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, fullish, forward, stroked down to long
on
35.4 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, leg side, short, pulls, good fielding
from Williams at deep backward square leg
35.5 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, gets well forward, worked off the feet
to the on side, sets off for his 2nd ODI 50
35.6 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, fullish on the off, plays from the
crease, nudging into the gap at cover
End of over 36 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 111/3 (RR: 3.08)
DS Lehmann 5-0-22-0 - City End
T Taibu 21* (44b) BRM Taylor 50* (96b 4x4)
Taylor 50 in 140 minutes off 96 balls including 4x4
Match State: Drinks
36.1 Symonds to Taibu, no run, Symonds maintains a good length, defends
from the front foot
36.2 Symonds to Taibu, FOUR, fullish on the legs, gets forward and lofts
that well over mid on
36.3 Symonds to Taibu, no run, outside off, on length, defends
36.4 Symonds to Taibu, no run, gets forward, chops to 3rd man, beaten
36.5 Symonds to Taibu, no run, gets forward, chops to 3rd man, beaten
36.6 Symonds to Taibu, no run, fuller ball, at the legs, worked to the
on side, can not beat forward square leg
End of over 37 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 115/3 (RR: 3.11)
A Symonds 4-0-10-0 - Club House End
BRM Taylor 50* (96b 4x4) T Taibu 25* (50b 1x4)
37.1 Lehmann to Taylor, no run, forward, stroked to cover
37.2 Lehmann to Taylor, FOUR, down the pitch, makes room, drives in the
air going over cover
37.3 Lehmann to Taylor, one run, outside off, gets forward, soft hands
to the off, good batting
37.4 Lehmann to Taibu, one run, leg side ball, gets forward, down on the
knee, lap sweeps to long leg
37.5 Lehmann to Taylor, FOUR, too short, gets back and pulls firmly to
deep mid wicket
37.6 Lehmann to Taylor, OUT: down the pitch, tries to go over extra
cover, this time finds Ponting
Zimbabwe 125/4, Partnership of 61
BRM Taylor c Ponting b Lehmann 59 (101b 6x4 0x6)
End of over 38 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 125/4 (RR: 3.29)
DS Lehmann 6-0-32-1 - City End
T Taibu 26* (51b 1x4)
38.1 Symonds to Taibu, FOUR, outside off, backs away to the on side,
slashes the drive past cover
38.2 Symonds to Taibu, one run, fuller ball, at the legs, worked to deep
backward square leg
38.3 Symonds to Vermeulen, one run, gets the short one, pulls, gloves to
long leg, brAVE SHOT FOR A MAN WHO HAS TWICE BEEN CRACKED ON THE
HEAD WHILE HOOKING
38.4 Symonds to Taibu, no run, defends from the front foot
38.5 Symonds to Taibu, no run, fullish, clipped off the toes, Ponting
does very well from mid wicket
38.6 Symonds to Taibu, FOUR, short ball, gets back to pull, McGrath is
diving at the rope, TV called to help, Tiffen on the box decides
that it is four
End of over 39 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 135/4 (RR: 3.46)
A Symonds 5-0-20-0 - Club House End
MA Vermeulen 1* (1b) T Taibu 35* (56b 3x4)
Williams back for Lehmann
39.1 Williams to Vermeulen, no run, outside off, back, cuts, not timed,
rolls away to the off side
39.2 Williams to Vermeulen, FOUR, too short outside off, rocks back and
lofts it off the back foot over the cover fielder
39.3 Williams to Vermeulen, one run, on the back foot again, punched
past point to the deep cover man
39.4 Williams to Taibu, no run, good line and length, gets him coming
forward and defending down the pitch
39.5 Williams to Taibu, no run, on line again, just back of length, gets
up into the bottom glove, squirts to the on side
39.6 Williams to Taibu, one run, full outside off, gets forward forcing,
right hand drags it towards and just wide of mid on
End of over 40 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 141/4 (RR: 3.53)
BA Williams 5-0-31-1 (2w) - City End
T Taibu 36* (59b 3x4) MA Vermeulen 6* (4b 1x4)
40.1 Symonds to Taibu, SIX, gets forward, clears the front foot, slog
sweep over forward square leg
40.2 Symonds to Taibu, no run, full, leg stump, dabs away to the on side
40.3 Symonds to Taibu, one run, full, yorker dug out behind square on
the off
40.4 Symonds to Vermeulen, (noball) no run, yorker causes him to over
step, dug out down the pitch
40.4 Symonds to Vermeulen, one run, down the pitch, lofted over cover to
a wide long off for the 150
40.5 Symonds to Taibu, one run
40.6 Symonds to Vermeulen, one run, slow yorker, nearly gets trough, dug
out stopping the shot to the on side
End of over 41 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 152/4 (RR: 3.71)
A Symonds 6-0-31-0 (1nb) - Club House End
MA Vermeulen 8* (7b 1x4) T Taibu 44* (63b 3x4 1x6)
41.1 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, no run, on line, back of a length, gets on
the back foot, nudges behind square, gully collects
41.2 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, no run, swing and a miss outside the off
41.3 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, no run, full, on line, cant hit that away,
defends down the pitch
41.4 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, one run, full, leg stump, forward, nudges
towards forward square leg, quick run taken
41.5 Kasprowicz to Taibu, no run, making room to the on side, looks to
have a go, but great ball, fired at the base of the leg stump, has
to defend
41.6 Kasprowicz to Taibu, one run, on line and length, gets forward,
opens the face running it softly just wide of gully
End of over 42 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 154/4 (RR: 3.67)
MS Kasprowicz 8-2-17-0 (1w 1nb) - City End
T Taibu 45* (65b 3x4 1x6) MA Vermeulen 9* (11b 1x4)
42.1 Symonds to Taibu, two runs, full toss outside off, drives to the
sweeper, Hogg on for Williams fumbles giving them the second
42.2 Symonds to Taibu, one run, full, makes room, stroked firmly to deep
extra cover
42.3 Symonds to Vermeulen, SIX, bang take that, low full toss, swings,
connects over the bowlers head
42.4 Symonds to Vermeulen, one run, at the legs, full, clipped out to
wide mid on
42.5 Symonds to Taibu, FOUR, leg side, short, pulls, good contact and
races it away behind square for his 5th 50
42.6 Symonds to Taibu, no run, full, worked to the on side, can not beat
forward square leg
End of over 43 (14 runs) Zimbabwe 168/4 (RR: 3.91)
A Symonds 7-0-45-0 (1nb) - Club House End
MA Vermeulen 16* (13b 1x4 1x6) T Taibu 52* (69b 4x4 1x6)
43.1 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, FOUR, leg stump line, back of a length,
swings it wide of mid wicket
43.2 Kasprowicz to Vermeulen, OUT: on line, back of a length, swings,
gets under it to cover area, Ponting has to run away from it,
dives and takes a blinder coming over his shoulder
Zimbabwe 172/5, Partnership of 47
MA Vermeulen c Ponting b Kasprowicz 20 (15b 2x4 1x6)
T Taibu 52* (69b 4x4 1x6) MS Kasprowicz 8.2-2-21-1 (1w 1nb)
43.3 Kasprowicz to Taibu, two runs, shortish ball, gets back, pulls, not
cleanly struck, but gets it to deep wide mid wicket
43.4 Kasprowicz to Taibu, one run, forward, pushes to the off, quick
run, Ponting fires back from cover, just misses
43.5 Kasprowicz to Maregwede, no run, line and length, gets forward
defending
43.6 Kasprowicz to Maregwede, no run, back of a length, bringing it into
the legs, defends to the on side
End of over 44 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 175/5 (RR: 3.98)
MS Kasprowicz 9-2-24-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
T Taibu 55* (71b 4x4 1x6) A Maregwede 0* (2b)
Gillespie back on
after his first spel of 7 4 7 1
44.1 Gillespie to Taibu, legbye: two runs, makes room to the on side
swinging at one angled in, off the hip inside the keeper
44.2 Gillespie to Taibu, one run, gets well forward, slower ball running
the fingers over it, dabs to the on side
44.3 Gillespie to Maregwede, bye: two runs, slower ball, swings and a
miss, so does Gilchrist, Kaspro dives from fine leg
44.4 Gillespie to Maregwede, two runs, outside off, swings out the
middle, straight at Symonds at cover, spills it
44.5 Gillespie to Maregwede, one run, down the pitch, swings to the on
side, not timed, inside half of the bat to the on side
44.6 Gillespie to Taibu, one run, fullish outside off, drives square,
sweeper cleans up
End of over 45 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 184/5 (RR: 4.09)
JN Gillespie 8-4-12-1 - Club House End
T Taibu 57* (74b 4x4 1x6) A Maregwede 3* (5b)
45.1 Kasprowicz to Taibu, no run, leg stump yorker, has to dig it out
45.2 Kasprowicz to Taibu, OUT: outside off, gets back and forces, throat
high to Ponting at cover
Zimbabwe 184/6, Partnership of 12
T Taibu c Ponting b Kasprowicz 57 (76b 4x4 1x6)
A Maregwede 3* (5b) MS Kasprowicz 9.2-2-24-2 (1w 1nb)
45.3 Kasprowicz to Nkala, no run, gets one on line and length, gets well
forward, defends to the off, WHAT ARE YOU DOINg, sets off for the
run, Kasprowicz collects and calmly runs down to lift the bails
Zimbabwe 184/7, Partnership of 0
ML Nkala run out (Kasprowicz) 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
45.4 Kasprowicz to Panyangara, one run, outside off, back of a length,
gets back and dabs to short 3rd man
45.5 Kasprowicz to Maregwede, one run, full on the off, gets forward and
drives to mid off
45.6 Kasprowicz to Panyangara, no run, gets forward, swing and a miss at
one on line back of a length
End of over 46 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 186/7 (RR: 4.04)
MS Kasprowicz 10-2-26-2 (1w 1nb) - City End
A Maregwede 4* (6b) T Panyangara 1* (2b)
46.1 Gillespie to Maregwede, one run
46.2 Gillespie to Panyangara, no run, forward, dabs to the on side
46.3 Gillespie to Panyangara, one run, gets well forward, drives from
the leg stump down to long on
46.4 Gillespie to Maregwede, OUT: frees the front leg and swings at one
just back of a length, slices it high to Clarke at deep mid wicket
Zimbabwe 188/8, Partnership of 4
A Maregwede c Clarke b Gillespie 5 (8b 0x4 0x6)
T Panyangara 2* (4b) JN Gillespie 8.4-4-14-2
46.5 Gillespie to Panyangara, one run, gets forward, stroked to the off,
in the air, Dizzy can not get to it
46.6 Gillespie to Mupariwa, legbye: one run, l angled at the legs, looks
to work it, off the pad to square leg
End of over 47 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 190/8 (RR: 4.04)
JN Gillespie 9-4-15-2 - Club House End
T Mupariwa 0* (1b) T Panyangara 3* (5b)
Symonds on
47.1 Symonds to Mupariwa, no run, line and length, forward defence
47.2 Symonds to Mupariwa, one run, fullish on the legs, gently forward
and stroked towards deep mid on
47.3 Symonds to Panyangara, two runs, outside off, gets forward, throws
the bat at it, races away wide of long off who does well
47.4 Symonds to Panyangara, two runs, leg stump line, worked to the on
side, not timed, gets two as deep square leg has a lot to do
47.5 Symonds to Panyangara, no run, fullish outside off, drives, slashes
straight at Ponting at cover
47.6 Symonds to Panyangara, one run, full, stroked to long off
End of over 48 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 196/8 (RR: 4.08)
A Symonds 8-0-51-0 (1nb) - City End
T Panyangara 8* (9b) T Mupariwa 1* (3b)
48.1 Gillespie to Panyangara, one run, slower ball, has a swing, thick
edge towards 3rd man
48.2 Gillespie to Mupariwa, one run, just on the off, cuts back, inside
edge onto the pad from the back foot to the on side
48.3 Gillespie to Panyangara, two runs, full, stroked firmly straight
down the pitch to long on for the 200
48.4 Gillespie to Panyangara, one run, fast full toss, gets forward,
drives, not timed high off the bat to deep mid off
48.5 Gillespie to Mupariwa, no run, full, on the spot, has to dig it out
to the bowler
48.6 Gillespie to Mupariwa, one run, full, at the leg stump, stroked
down the wicket towards long on
End of over 49 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 202/8 (RR: 4.12)
JN Gillespie 10-4-21-2 - Club House End
T Mupariwa 3* (6b) T Panyangara 12* (12b)
49.1 Symonds to Mupariwa, no run, full at the legs, dug out to the on
side
49.2 Symonds to Mupariwa, legbye: one run, leg stump line, gets half
forward, flicks, off the pad to short fine leg
49.3 Symonds to Panyangara, one run, fullish ball, just on the off,
swung away on the bounce to long on
49.4 Symonds to Mupariwa, no run, full, drives, Symonds across, mix up
between the two, both stranded in the middle as Symonds gets back
to lift a bail
Zimbabwe 204/9, Partnership of 16
T Mupariwa run out (Symonds) 3 (9b 0x4 0x6)
49.5 Symonds to Panyangara, no run, full, drives it back at the bowler
49.6 Symonds to Panyangara, one run, full, drives down to long on
End of over 50 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 205/9 (RR: 4.10)
A Symonds 9-0-53-0 (1nb) - City End
T Panyangara 14* (15b) DT Hondo 0* (0b)
Match State: Lunch
A reasonable effort from Zimbabwe ended with a few wickets falling
near the end of the innings, but they have managed to score a
defendable total as well as batting out the 50 overs
The target should not be a problem for Australia, but time will
tell
We will be back after the lunch break
See you in +- 40 minutes
Here we go again, with the batsmen striding out to the crease
Douglas Hondo to start to Gilchrist
0.1 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, leg stump line, hint of swing back at
him, clipped firmly to square leg
0.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, wide: no run, leg side, short, back hooking,
appeals, not given and Gilchrist not walking so we can take it
that umpire Barbour got it right
0.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, line and length, just on the off,
forward, stroked to mid off
0.3 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, full at his legs clipped firmly
straight at mid on
0.4 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, back of a length, angled across the
left hander who is back and across pushing to the off
0.5 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, back of a length, on line, gets back
and defends down the pitch
Ooops Barbour forgets about the wide and calls over
End of over 1 (1 run) Australia 1/0 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 205/49 = 4.18)
DT Hondo 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Club House End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) AC Gilchrist 0* (5b)
1.1 Panyangara to Hayden, OUT: on line, back of a length, Hayden is on
the back foot, working it to the on side, leading edge straight to
mid wicket and joy for Zimbabwe
Australia 1/1, Partnership of 1
ML Hayden c Mupariwa b Panyangara 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 0* (5b) T Panyangara 0.1-0-0-1
1.2 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, line and going away, left alone
1.3 Panyangara to Ponting, one run, leg stump line, gets half forward,
worked, edgy, to the on side
1.4 Panyangara to Gilchrist, no run, leg stump line, 133 kmh, clipped
off the heels to mid wicket
1.5 Panyangara to Gilchrist, one run, leg stump line, full, gets half
forward, dabs into the gap between mid wicket and mid on
1.6 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, line and length, gets well forward,
almost on the walk, defends down the pitch
End of over 2 (2 runs) Australia 3/1 (RR: 1.50 RRR: 203/48 = 4.23)
T Panyangara 1-0-2-1 - City End
AC Gilchrist 1* (7b) RT Ponting 1* (3b)
2.1 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, on the back foot, great shot as he gets
back and punches from the back foot, straight at backward point
2.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, outside off, width, crashes the drive,
again straight at a fielder in cover
2.3 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, good ball, starts going across, swings
back at the legs, defends to the on side
2.4 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, starts on line, movement again, gets
half forward, pushes to the on side
2.5 Hondo to Gilchrist, FOUR, outside off, too much width, loves it
there, carves that through the covers
2.6 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, finishes well, starts on the off,
swings back, has to check the shot, defends to the on side
End of over 3 (4 runs) Australia 7/1 (RR: 2.33 RRR: 199/47 = 4.23)
DT Hondo 2-0-5-0 (1w) - Club House End
RT Ponting 1* (3b) AC Gilchrist 5* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, nice length, just on the off, going
away, gets well forward and across, stroked to backward point
3.2 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off, good carry
from the youngster
3.3 Panyangara to Ponting, two runs, leg side, gets well inside it and
dabs to the on side behind square, good running
3.4 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, short, bouncer, gets on the hook,
plays to quick, ouch, take that in the ribs, bruise starting
already
3.5 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, on the back foot, just outside off,
strokes down the line towards mid off
3.6 Panyangara to Ponting, FOUR, short, gets back and pulls well this
time, not going to be hit twice, races away backward of square
End of over 4 (6 runs) Australia 13/1 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 193/46 = 4.20)
T Panyangara 2-0-8-1 - City End
AC Gilchrist 5* (13b 1x4) RT Ponting 7* (9b 1x4)
Panyangara who bowled the AUS U19 team out of the U19 WC now a few
months later bowling at the senior side
4.1 Hondo to Gilchrist, no run, line and length, gets forward, gently
pushed into the cover area
4.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, one run, just outside off, just short of a
length, gets back and across and chops down to 3rd man]
4.3 Hondo to Ponting, FOUR, outside off, too short, back and cuts,
races away, 3rd man tries in vain to cut it off
4.4 Hondo to Ponting, one run, bit too full, gets forward, angles the
drive just wide of mid off who gets across
4.5 Hondo to Gilchrist, one run, full swinging yorker, gets the bat
down in time, nudges it out to the off, good running
4.6 Hondo to Ponting, one run, strays down the leg side, gets neatly
inside it, helps it on the glance to fine leg
End of over 5 (8 runs) Australia 21/1 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 185/45 = 4.11)
DT Hondo 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Club House End
RT Ponting 13* (12b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 7* (16b 1x4)
5.1 Panyangara to Ponting, FOUR, short and wide, back, take that, slaps
the cut forward of point
5.2 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, good reply, just outside off, going
away from a good length, left alone
5.3 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, too straight this time, no swing
back, looks to run it to fine leg, taken on the pads
5.4 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, line and just a tad too full, gets
forward, strokes the drive down the pitch, bowler gets fingers to
it
5.5 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, outside off, gets a big stride in
and across, stroked into the covers
5.6 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, just back of a length, on the off,
gets half back defends to the off
End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 25/1 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 181/44 = 4.11)
T Panyangara 3-0-12-1 - City End
AC Gilchrist 7* (16b 1x4) RT Ponting 17* (18b 3x4)
6.1 Hondo to Gilchrist, one run, outside off, angled across, gets back
and helps it with a little dab down to 3rd man
6.2 Hondo to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off, good ball, good
leave
6.3 Hondo to Ponting, no run, line and back of a length, gets back and
across, defends to the bowler
6.4 Hondo to Ponting, no run, fullish, just outside off, plays from the
crease to the on side
6.5 Hondo to Ponting, no run, just on the off, back of a length, cuts
back, inside edge into the pad saves pointing
6.6 Hondo to Ponting, SIX, gets on the front foot, pivots on it,
whipped over square leg, and a security gaurd on a chair just gets
out of the way but ends up on his rump
End of over 7 (7 runs) Australia 32/1 (RR: 4.57 RRR: 174/43 = 4.05)
DT Hondo 4-0-20-0 (1w) - Club House End
AC Gilchrist 8* (17b 1x4) RT Ponting 23* (23b 3x4 1x6)
Crowd loved that, a bit for the shot, but more for the security guy
ending up on his back
7.1 Panyangara to Gilchrist, one run, outside off, bit of width, firmly
driven to the off, cover gets a hand to it
7.2 Panyangara to Ponting, one run, angled in, back of a length, gets
well across and back, pushed into the gap at mid wicket
7.3 Panyangara to Gilchrist, no run, full, comes back at the left
hander stroking to mid off
7.4 Panyangara to Gilchrist, no run, line and length, gets half
forward, defends down the pitch
7.5 Panyangara to Gilchrist, no run, bit wide outside the off, back of
a length, batsman stretching across as he dabs to the off
7.6 Panyangara to Gilchrist, one run, outside off, forward, stroking to
cover, thick edge past vacant 3rd slip
End of over 8 (3 runs) Australia 35/1 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 171/42 = 4.07)
T Panyangara 4-0-15-1 - City End
AC Gilchrist 10* (22b 1x4) RT Ponting 24* (24b 3x4 1x6)
8.1 Hondo to Gilchrist, FOUR, just short of a length, gets back worked
firmly to the on side, Panyangara races across from fine leg, puts
in the big slide, and dear me, slides past the ball
8.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, one run, outside off, back, dabs towards 3rd
man
8.3 Hondo to Ponting, no run, outside off, left alone with fine leg
having just been brought up and deep backward square leg on the
rope, maybe to protexct the security gaurd
8.4 Hondo to Ponting, no run, leg stump line, full, gets forward and
worked to the on side
8.5 Hondo to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off, movement away
from the seam
a good crowd in now, has filled up a lot since the lunch break
8.6 Hondo to Ponting, no run, back of a length, just on the off, gets
forward, defends nearly standing up, playing under the eyes
End of over 9 (5 runs) Australia 40/1 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 166/41 = 4.05)
DT Hondo 5-0-25-0 (1w) - Club House End
AC Gilchrist 15* (24b 2x4) RT Ponting 24* (28b 3x4 1x6)
9.1 Panyangara to Gilchrist, two runs, full, drives straight, mid off
dives, gets fingers to it, saves the four
9.2 Panyangara to Gilchrist, no run, outside off, crashes the drive to
the off, Nkala does very well at short cover, and is now rubbing
his hands, that burnt
9.3 Panyangara to Gilchrist, SIX, phew, short leg side, pivots on it
and bye bye sails over backward square leg
9.4 Panyangara to Gilchrist, three runs, width outside the off, slashes
and slices the drive over cover point for the 50 and 50
partnership
9.5 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, defends to the on side
9.6 Panyangara to Ponting, one run, fullish on line, gets forward, bat
pads to the on side
End of over 10 (12 runs) Australia 52/1 (RR: 5.20 RRR: 154/40 = 3.85)
T Panyangara 5-0-27-1 - City End
RT Ponting 25* (30b 3x4 1x6) AC Gilchrist 26* (28b 2x4 1x6)
10.1 Hondo to Ponting, one run
10.2 Hondo to Gilchrist, OUT: short on the leg side, gets back to pull,
bottom half of the bat and a good low catch at mid wicket
Australia 53/2, Partnership of 52
AC Gilchrist c Sibanda b Hondo 26 (29b 2x4 1x6)
RT Ponting 26* (31b 3x4 1x6) DT Hondo 5.2-0-26-1 (1w)
10.3 Hondo to Martyn, no run, gets back just on the off, defends back
down the pitch
10.4 Hondo to Martyn, FOUR, fullish, on line, gets forward and well
timed as he strokes it past mid on
10.5 Hondo to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, just on the off, defends
to the off
10.6 Hondo to Martyn, no run, line and length, gets forward, defensive
push to the off
End of over 11 (5 runs) Australia 57/2 (RR: 5.18 RRR: 149/39 = 3.82)
DT Hondo 6-0-30-1 (1w) - Club House End
RT Ponting 26* (31b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 4* (4b 1x4)
11.1 Panyangara to Ponting, one run, too straight, gets forward and
worked off the pads to fine leg
11.2 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, fullish ball, again too straight,
worked neatly to square leg
11.3 Panyangara to Martyn, three runs, leg side, full, worked gently off
the legs, good timing, beats square leg who chases all the way to
the rope
11.4 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, left alone outside off, better line,
also gets the away swing
11.5 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, outside off, gets well across
driving, slower ball has him driving in the air for a while
11.6 Panyangara to Ponting, one run, outside off, gets forward, plays
late and runs it to the deep cover point
End of over 12 (5 runs) Australia 62/2 (RR: 5.17 RRR: 144/38 = 3.79)
T Panyangara 6-0-32-1 - City End
RT Ponting 28* (35b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 7* (6b 1x4)
12.1 Hondo to Ponting, one run, short, gets back and pulls, not timed,
bottom half of the bat has it bouncing away towards deep square
leg
12.2 Hondo to Martyn, FOUR, shot, gets one just on the off, gets back,
stroked to the off, timing to perfection, races away up the hill
12.3 Hondo to Martyn, no run, just on the off, gets back, defensive push
this time to mid off
12.4 Hondo to Martyn, one run, straighter ball, gets forward, gently
runs it to mid on calling as he hit it
12.5 Hondo to Ponting, no run, outside off, gets back and cuts it firmly
at backward point
12.6 Hondo to Ponting, FOUR, SHOT, a tad too full, on line, leans across
and drives what was a goodish ball inside the stumps at the
bowlers end
End of over 13 (10 runs) Australia 72/2 (RR: 5.54 RRR: 134/37 = 3.62)
DT Hondo 7-0-40-1 (1w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 12* (9b 2x4) RT Ponting 33* (38b 4x4 1x6)
Nkala on
13.1 Nkala to Martyn, FOUR, going to have to learn quickly, short leg
side ball to start, hooked firmly to forward square leg
13.2 Nkala to Martyn, wide: no run, leg side wide
13.2 Nkala to Martyn, no run, better line and length, gets him playing
defensively forward
13.3 Nkala to Martyn, one run, leg side, just short, back hooks one
bounce to long leg
13.4 Nkala to Ponting, no run, just on the off, back of a length, solid
looking defence to the off
13.5 Nkala to Ponting, two runs, leg side ball again, full, clipped
forward of deep square leg
13.6 Nkala to Ponting, one run, outside off, gets well forward and
across, plays late, runs it to 3rd man
End of over 14 (9 runs) Australia 81/2 (RR: 5.79 RRR: 125/36 = 3.47)
ML Nkala 1-0-9-0 (1w) - City End
RT Ponting 36* (41b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 17* (12b 3x4)
Mupariwa replaces Hondo
14.1 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, leg stump line, gets forward, slight
in swing takes it into the pad
14.2 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run, starts on line, in swing, gets back
and worked towards fine leg
14.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, FOUR, too short, gets onto it so quickly,
whipped away to mid wicket
14.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on line, gets back, worked straight to
square leg next to the umpire
14.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, outside off, short, cuts firmly
Sibanda at point dives across and palms it to covers
14.6 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, gets well forward, swing takes the
inside edge onto pad on to square leg
End of over 15 (6 runs) Australia 87/2 (RR: 5.80 RRR: 119/35 = 3.40)
T Mupariwa 1-0-6-0 - Club House End
DR Martyn 22* (15b 4x4) RT Ponting 37* (44b 4x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Nkala to Martyn, no run, fullish, on line, drives straight bowler
fields
15.2 Nkala to Martyn, one run, short, leg side, swivels on it helps it
to fine leg
15.3 Nkala to Ponting, wide: no run, big leg side wide
15.3 Nkala to Ponting, two runs, outside off, back cuts in the air,
Ebrahim dives at point but can not get to it, 3rd man round
15.4 Nkala to Ponting, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
15.5 Nkala to Ponting, FOUR, full, leg stump, stands up and leans into
the on drive, mid on can only watch it fly past
15.6 Nkala to Ponting, no run, drives again, this time straight at mid
on
End of over 16 (8 runs) Australia 95/2 (RR: 5.94 RRR: 111/34 = 3.26)
ML Nkala 2-0-17-0 (2w) - City End
DR Martyn 23* (17b 4x4) RT Ponting 43* (48b 5x4 1x6)
16.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, line and length, gets him coming
forward and stroking to the off
16.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, just on the off, shortish, back and
punching at cover
16.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, slight width outside off, length gets
the defensive dab to point
16.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, short outside off, back cutting this
time his timing lets him down as point fields
16.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, left alone outside off, Taibu takes
well standing up
16.6 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, punched from the off
stump to cover
End of over 17 (maiden) Australia 95/2 (RR: 5.59 RRR: 111/33 = 3.36)
T Mupariwa 2-1-6-0 - Club House End
RT Ponting 43* (48b 5x4 1x6) DR Martyn 23* (23b 4x4)
First maiden for the Zimbabweans
Matsikenyeri to bowl
17.1 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, back of a length, slight turn,
defends to the on side
17.2 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, drawn well forward on the off,
defends
17.3 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, uses his feet, clips to the on
side, mid wicket cleans up
17.4 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, gets on the back foot, waits and
then dabs down to long leg
17.5 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, gets well forward, worked with the
turn to long leg
17.6 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, full toss, gets away with it,
surprised Ponting hooking to square leg
End of over 18 (3 runs) Australia 98/2 (RR: 5.44 RRR: 108/32 = 3.38)
S Matsikenyeri 1-0-3-0 - City End
RT Ponting 45* (53b 5x4 1x6) DR Martyn 24* (24b 4x4)
18.1 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, line and length, gets a big stride in,
defends to the off
18.2 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, well forward, stroked firmly down the
line to mid off
18.3 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, outside off, slower ball, has to check
the cut, runs it to gully
18.4 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, fullish on the leg stump, drives
neatly straight to mid on
18.5 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run, looking to go over the on side field,
not timed, mid on gets across
18.6 Mupariwa to Martyn, two runs, outside off, drives forward of the
sweeper for the 100
End of over 19 (3 runs) Australia 101/2 (RR: 5.32 RRR: 105/31 = 3.39)
T Mupariwa 3-1-9-0 - Club House End
RT Ponting 46* (58b 5x4 1x6) DR Martyn 26* (25b 4x4)
19.1 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, stroked towards mid on
19.2 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, well forward, nudges to the on
side for the 50 partnership
19.3 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, gets forward, playing with the
spin to mid wicket
19.4 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, gets well forward, nudges to the on
side, hurries into him, Taibu round to clean up
19.5 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, stroked from line back at the
bowler
19.6 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, short, whips that behind square,
deep square leg has very little to do
End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 105/2 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 101/30 = 3.37)
S Matsikenyeri 2-0-7-0 - City End
DR Martyn 28* (29b 4x4) RT Ponting 48* (60b 5x4 1x6)
20.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, outside off, full, strokes the drive
to the sweeper
20.2 Mupariwa to Ponting, FOUR, full, flighted, over pitched, crashes
the straight drive for his 50 past mid off
20.3 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, defends back down the pitch
20.4 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run, just outside off, gets forward, chops
very late to 3rd man
20.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run
20.6 Mupariwa to Ponting, SIX, flighted up, flighted back over the head
to long off
End of over 21 (13 runs) Australia 118/2 (RR: 5.62 RRR: 88/29 = 3.03)
T Mupariwa 4-1-22-0 - Club House End
DR Martyn 30* (31b 4x4) RT Ponting 59* (64b 6x4 2x6)
21.1 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run
21.2 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, outside off, gets back, nudges to
the off
21.3 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, two runs, leg stump, a bit short, goes down
on the knee, pulls forward of square leg
21.4 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, FOUR, outside off, flighted, drives firmly
wide of long off
21.5 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, full, gets down the pitch, stroked
to long off
21.6 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, flighted at the legs, shuffles
down and clips it to long on
End of over 22 (8 runs) Australia 126/2 (RR: 5.73 RRR: 80/28 = 2.86)
S Matsikenyeri 3-0-15-0 - City End
RT Ponting 60* (65b 6x4 2x6) DR Martyn 37* (36b 5x4)
22.1 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run, turned off the legs towards fine leg
22.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, just outside off, back, defends down
the pitch
22.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, fullish outside off, drives firmly
strasight at a lone cover
22.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, on line, too straight again, worked
gently to deep backward square leg
22.5 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, well forward, smothers from length
22.6 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, fullish on the legs, clipped to the on
side, NOOO is the call as mid on races in
End of over 23 (2 runs) Australia 128/2 (RR: 5.57 RRR: 78/27 = 2.89)
T Mupariwa 5-1-24-0 - Club House End
DR Martyn 38* (39b 5x4) RT Ponting 61* (68b 6x4 2x6)
23.1 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, leg stump line, gets forward, dabs
towards a leg gully
23.2 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, gets back, plays earlier has it
forward of the leg gully
23.3 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, shuffles down the pitch, stroked
firmly to long on
23.4 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, line and length, defends back at
the bowler
23.5 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, no run, flighted up outside off, some turn,
waits, dabs to the leg gully
23.6 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, on the back foot, shortish outside
off, punched forward of the cover sweeper
End of over 24 (3 runs) Australia 131/2 (RR: 5.46 RRR: 75/26 = 2.88)
S Matsikenyeri 4-0-18-0 - City End
DR Martyn 40* (44b 5x4) RT Ponting 62* (69b 6x4 2x6)
24.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on line , just back of a length,
defends down the pitch
24.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, outside off, gets half forward, stroked
to cover point
24.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, just on the off,
comes forward as he strokes to the bowler
24.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, good line, punched to
cover
24.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, full at the legs, clipped firmly just
wide of mid on who has a bit of a fumble
24.6 Mupariwa to Ponting, three runs, leg side ball, back of a length,
chips that on the front foot to deep wide mid wicket
End of over 25 (4 runs) Australia 135/2 (RR: 5.40 RRR: 71/25 = 2.84)
T Mupariwa 6-1-28-0 - Club House End
RT Ponting 65* (70b 6x4 2x6) DR Martyn 41* (49b 5x4)
25.1 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, two runs, leg side, turned off the feet to
forward of the leg gully, quick run has him firing in quickly but
wide for the overthrow
25.2 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, gets well forward, nudges to the
on side
25.3 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, flighted, gets forward, sweeps to
leg gully
25.4 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, no run, down the pitch, fired at the legs,
dabs to leg gully
25.5 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, leg side, sweeps, top edge, but
safe as it goes over the leg gully
25.6 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, down the pitch and stroked on the
walk to long on
End of over 26 (4 runs) Australia 139/2 (RR: 5.35 RRR: 67/24 = 2.79)
S Matsikenyeri 5-0-22-0 - City End
DR Martyn 42* (50b 5x4) RT Ponting 68* (75b 6x4 2x6)
26.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, line and length, gets forward, standing
up defends down the pitch
Change has been made to Martyn's score, a four adjusted to a 2
26.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, gets forward, defends to the off
26.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, outside off, standing up as he forces
to the off, thick edge to 3rd man
26.4 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run, fullish, drives straight,deep mid on
dives across and gets hands to it
26.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, just outside off, gets forward,
stroked into the gap at cover
26.6 Mupariwa to Ponting, no run, outside off, back, chops behind
square, can not beat backward point
End of over 27 (1 run) Australia 140/2 (RR: 5.19 RRR: 66/23 = 2.87)
T Mupariwa 7-1-31-0 - Club House End
DR Martyn 42* (54b 4x4) RT Ponting 69* (77b 6x4 2x6)
27.1 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, fullish on the leg stump, stroked
down to long on
27.2 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, outside off, some turn form short
of a length, back cutting to the cover sweeper
27.3 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run, shuffles down the pitch and then
clipped from outside off to de4ep square leg
27.4 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, SIX, down the pitch, gets under it, sails
over wide mid wicket
27.5 Matsikenyeri to Ponting, one run, fullish at the feet clipped to
long on for hthe 150
27.6 Matsikenyeri to Martyn, one run
End of over 28 (11 runs) Australia 151/2 (RR: 5.39 RRR: 55/22 = 2.50)
S Matsikenyeri 6-0-31-0 - City End
DR Martyn 45* (57b 4x4) RT Ponting 77* (80b 6x4 3x6)
28.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, fullish ball, on line, seeing it like a
rugby ball, stroked to mid on
28.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, outside off, gets forward and runs it
down to 3rd man
28.3 Mupariwa to Ponting, FOUR, shortish on the off, pulls off the front
foot to mid wicket for the 100 part
28.4 Mupariwa to Ponting, wide: no run, leg side wide
28.4 Mupariwa to Ponting, one run
28.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, gets forward, defends to the off
28.6 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, just outside off, back of a length,
gets across and nudges into the gap at cover point down to the
sweeper
End of over 29 (8 runs) Australia 159/2 (RR: 5.48 RRR: 47/21 = 2.24)
T Mupariwa 8-1-39-0 (1w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 47* (61b 4x4) RT Ponting 82* (82b 7x4 3x6)
29.1 Sibanda to Martyn, one run, outside off, gets back and gently runs
it to 3rd man on the late cut
29.2 Sibanda to Ponting, FOUR, leg stump line, full, gets forward and a
fine little glance past the keeper standing up
29.3 Sibanda to Ponting, no run, on line shortish, back, chops to point
29.4 Sibanda to Ponting, no run, on the back foot, defends down the on
side of the pitch
29.5 Sibanda to Ponting, one run, outside off, slower ball, has to check
the shot, ends up cutting late off the front foot
29.6 Sibanda to Martyn, one run, fullish ball on the toes, worked gently
to deep forward square leg]
End of over 30 (7 runs) Australia 166/2 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 40/20 = 2.00)
V Sibanda 1-0-7-0 - City End
DR Martyn 49* (63b 4x4) RT Ponting 87* (86b 8x4 3x6)
30.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, line and length, gets forward stroking
to the on side
30.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, just on the off, full, drives and a
good dive and pickup at extra cover
30.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on line, gets up from just short of a
length, worked from line towards mid wicket
30.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, just on the off, back of a length, no
chances taken, defensive push to the off
30.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, outside off, fullish, stroked square,
can not find the gap at point
30.6 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run, leg side, worked to deep square leg
for his 50
End of over 31 (1 run) Australia 167/2 (RR: 5.39 RRR: 39/19 = 2.05)
T Mupariwa 9-1-40-0 (1w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 50* (69b 4x4) RT Ponting 87* (86b 8x4 3x6)
His 22nd 50
31.1 Sibanda to Martyn, one run, leg stump, gets forward, nudges to the
on side, easy run with square leg deep
31.2 Sibanda to Ponting, one run, outside off, slower ball, gets well
forward, waits, runs it to 3rd man to get off the devils number of
87
31.3 Sibanda to Martyn, wide: no run, leg side, attempted stumping
31.3 Sibanda to Martyn, no run, fullish, quickish ball, drives, right
hand drags it to mid on
31.4 Sibanda to Martyn, no run, leg side ball, looking for the stumping
again, clips the pad, deflects into the chest of Taibu
31.5 Sibanda to Martyn, two runs, outside off, stroked forward of the
cover sweeper, Ponting races through for the second
31.6 Sibanda to Martyn, one run, outside off, short, cuts, not timed,
sweeper cleans up
End of over 32 (6 runs) Australia 173/2 (RR: 5.41 RRR: 33/18 = 1.83)
V Sibanda 2-0-13-0 (1w) - City End
DR Martyn 54* (74b 4x4) RT Ponting 88* (87b 8x4 3x6)
32.1 Mupariwa to Martyn, FOUR, short, leg side, has time to get back
pick his spot behind square leg and cracks it there
32.2 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, outside off, back, lazy looking cut,
botom edges to the off
32.3 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, line and length, gets forward, stroked
into the covers
32.4 Mupariwa to Martyn, two runs, strays down the leg side, clipped
away between long leg and deep square leg, easy two
32.5 Mupariwa to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, punched to mid off,
ends a fairly good spell.
32.6 Mupariwa to Martyn, one run
End of over 33 (7 runs) Australia 180/2 (RR: 5.45 RRR: 26/17 = 1.53)
T Mupariwa 10-1-47-0 (1w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 61* (80b 5x4) RT Ponting 88* (87b 8x4 3x6)
Panyangara back into the attack
33.1 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, line and length, defends down the
pitch
33.2 Panyangara to Martyn, FOUR, outside off, back of a length, gets up
on the toes, punched cleanly past point
33.3 Panyangara to Martyn, two runs, leg side line, gets forward, gently
nudges to the on side, square leg racing in can not stop the two
33.4 Panyangara to Martyn, one run, too straight, back of a length, gets
forward and worked off the hips to deep square leg
33.5 Panyangara to Ponting, two runs, outside off, shortish, gets back
at cuts forward of 3rd man
33.6 Panyangara to Ponting, legbye: FOUR, down the leg side, flicks,
goes off the pad to fine leg, Ponting seems to indicate he got a
little tickle on it
End of over 34 (13 runs) Australia 193/2 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 13/16 = 0.81)
T Panyangara 7-0-41-1 - City End
DR Martyn 68* (84b 6x4) RT Ponting 90* (89b 8x4 3x6)
Match State: Drinks
Nkala now
34.1 Nkala to Martyn, one run, line and length, gets forward, worked
single into the gap at cover
field is spreading
34.2 Nkala to Ponting, no run, down the pitch, on one knee, slaps at the
drive, cover fields
he wants this 100, but will he get it?
Taibu knows, and has spread the field
only 4 in the circle
34.3 Nkala to Ponting, one run, leg side full toss, swings away but only
for one to deep mid wicket
34.4 Nkala to Martyn, no run, all defensive as he comes forward, cant
take any run now, captain wants 100
34.5 Nkala to Martyn, no run, outside off, well if that is not a wide
then nothing is, outside the tram lines
34.6 Nkala to Martyn, wide: no run, ahh but he calls the leg side wide
34.6 Nkala to Martyn, wide: no run, and another one down the leg side,
Ponting have a few words to Nkala
34.6 Nkala to Martyn, no run, defends from line
End of over 35 (4 runs) Australia 197/2 (RR: 5.63 RRR: 9/15 = 0.60)
ML Nkala 3-0-21-0 (4w) - Club House End
RT Ponting 91* (91b 8x4 3x6) DR Martyn 69* (88b 6x4)
9 needed for the win, and 9 needed by Ponting
Will this be the last over
35.1 Panyangara to Ponting, no run, full, on line, dug out towards mid
on
fine leg comes up, mid on goes back
35.2 Panyangara to Ponting, OUT: down the pitch, lofted, it is four, no
it is not, Sibanda diving full length to his right takes a
brilliant catch
Australia 197/3, Partnership of 144
RT Ponting c Sibanda b Panyangara 91 (93b 8x4 3x6)
DR Martyn 69* (88b 6x4) T Panyangara 7.2-0-41-2
Ponting can not believe it, a fine catch with one hand after having
four all over it
35.3 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, full, gets forward, defends to the
off
35.4 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, full, on line, gets forward, stroked
to the on side
35.5 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, on line and length, forward, stroked
to the off
35.6 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, forward, from line, stroked to mid on
End of over 36 (maiden) Australia 197/3 (RR: 5.47 RRR: 9/14 = 0.64)
T Panyangara 8-1-41-2 - City End
DR Martyn 69* (88b 6x4) MJ Clarke 0* (4b)
36.1 Nkala to Martyn, no run, on line, back of a length, defends down
the pitch
36.2 Nkala to Martyn, three runs, outside off, full toss, drives past
cover, ball ends up inches from the extra cover rope
36.3 Nkala to Clarke, no run, forward, stroked into the cover from line
36.4 Nkala to Clarke, no run, left alone outside off
36.5 Nkala to Clarke, no run, forward, pushes to the on side, Clarke
wants one, then NOOO, throw comes in and is wide, Martyn would
have killed Clarke for that
36.6 Nkala to Clarke, no run, stroked into the covers
End of over 37 (3 runs) Australia 200/3 (RR: 5.41 RRR: 6/13 = 0.46)
ML Nkala 4-0-24-0 (4w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 72* (90b 6x4) MJ Clarke 0* (8b)
37.1 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, line and length, stroked back down
the pitch to the bowler
37.2 Panyangara to Martyn, one run, back of a length, comes in off the
pitch, worked to deep forward square leg
37.3 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, gets forward, off the pad, they take
a run and sent back as no shot played
37.4 Panyangara to Clarke, no run, outside off, width, slaps the drive
firmly at cover, a dive brings off a beaut of a stop by Maregwede
37.5 Panyangara to Clarke, one run, outside off, pushed into the covers
and gets off the mark
37.6 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, on the back foot, slower off break,
defends down the pitch
End of over 38 (2 runs) Australia 202/3 (RR: 5.32 RRR: 4/12 = 0.33)
T Panyangara 9-1-43-2 - City End
MJ Clarke 1* (11b) DR Martyn 73* (93b 6x4)
38.1 Nkala to Clarke, no run, outside off, tries to run it to 3rd man,
plays inside it, beaten
38.2 Nkala to Clarke, no run, line and length, defends down the pitch
38.3 Nkala to Clarke, no run, outside off, lots of length and width,
slaps the drive at it, can not beat the off side field
38.4 Nkala to Clarke, no run, slower ball, leg stump line, stroked down
the pitch to mid on
38.5 Nkala to Clarke, no run, full, on the off and again drives straight
mid off
38.6 Nkala to Clarke, no run, yorker, just outside off, and he gets the
bat down on it and surprise a maiden
End of over 39 (maiden) Australia 202/3 (RR: 5.18 RRR: 4/11 = 0.36)
ML Nkala 5-1-24-0 (4w) - Club House End
DR Martyn 73* (93b 6x4) MJ Clarke 1* (17b)
39.1 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, full toss, leg stump, tapps it to the
on side
39.2 Panyangara to Martyn, no run, line and length, respect for the
bowler, strokes towards mid on
39.3 Panyangara to Martyn, one run, leg stump low full toss, worked down
to long leg
39.4 Panyangara to Clarke, FOUR, and at last, puts a bit of bottom hand
into the lofted on drive, clears the bowler umpire and mid on
So a 7 wicket win for Australia, with 10.2 overs to go, but a very
spirited effort from the young Zimbabweans
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