| 0.0 : Hello and a warm welcome to Cardiff for the Match 6 of the 2017 Champions Trophy. England will be hosting New Zealand for their second game of the group stage. The home side are the only side in the group A to win a game as all the other games have been rain affected. That means if they win tonight they are certain of a spot in the knockout stages. |
| The Kiwis, on the other hand, will be really disappointed as rain played spoilsport during their game against Australia in which they were sensing victory. Kane Williamson has been leading his side from the front and he will want another good performance tonight as a defeat could put their hope of qualification for the semifinals in real doubt. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates. |
| TOSS - NEW ZEALAND WIN THE TOSS AND OPT TO FIELD. |
| KANE WILLIAMSON says that they will bowl. Seems a good pitch and hopes his bowlers can make use of the overhead conditions. Opines that they did well against Australia despite the no result and hopes they can keep the momentum going. Expects his side to maintain their style of positive cricket. NZ ARE UNCHANGED. |
| EOIN MORGAN says that they would have bowled first as well due to the early morning start. Reveals that there is one forced change, Chris Woakes' exit to injury means that ADIL RASHID comes in. Maintains that the availability of Ben Stokes as an all-rounder allows them to play a seamer less. Maintains that Ben is fully fit for this game. Knows that a win here ensures England a semifinal spot and hopes his side can get the job done. |
| Pitch Report - Nasser Hussain doing the pitch report says that there is a good covering of grass on the deck. Mentions that the pitch was covered throughout the day yesterday as it rained a lot. Feels that both the teams will play one spinner each as the boundary on one side is really short. Reckons that the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl field and ends by saying that this is the game which will be dictated by the seamers. |
| The nationals anthems are done and dusted! We are all set for the match to get underway. Alex Hales and Jason Roy will open the batting for England. New Zealand, on the other hand, have handed Tim Southee with the responsibility of the first new ball. There are two slips in place. Here we go.... |
| 0.1 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Good length delivery around off, a bit of movement in the air. The ball nips away after pitching. Roy gets behind it and defends it neatly. |
| 0.2 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Another good length delivery outside off, Roy tries to poke at it but gets beaten by the away movement. |
| 0.3 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Angling into the batsman this time, Roy comes a bit forward to negotiate the swing. He successfully punches it towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 0.4 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Uses the width of the crease this time Southee. Angles it into the hips, Roy cannot clip it through as he gets rapped high on the thigh pad. |
| 0.5 : Tim Southee to J Roy, FOUR! Good shot! Fuller delivery outside off, Roy prods forward and shows his elegant face of his bat to drive it crisply through covers. McCullum on air had just mentioned that Roy just needs a couple of boundaries to get back in the nick. Could this be the start he needed? |
| 0.6 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| Trent Boult will bowl with the second new ball from the other end. |
| 1.1 : T Boult to A Hales, Fuller delivery outside off, Hales gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. |
| 1.2 : T Boult to A Hales, FOUR! That's creamed! Width outside off by Boult this time, Hales pounces it and slashes it through the point region for a boundary. Hales gets off the mark with that one. |
| 1.3 : T Boult to A Hales, Hales dabs it towards the point fielder. |
| 1.4 : T Boult to A Hales, Angling in from around middle and leg, Hales tries to clip it through. Gets a faint inside edge which goes onto hit him on his pads. |
| 1.5 : T Boult to A Hales, Alex stays in his crease and clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 1.6 : T Boult to A Hales, Hales stays in his crease and punches it towards the extra cover region. The fielder from wide mid off puts in a dive and saves a run for his team. The batsmen scamper across for a single. |
| 2.1 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Angling into the stumps from a fuller length, Hales reads the length well and clips it beautifully through the mid-wicket region. Corey Anderson gives it a chase and saves a run for his team. |
| 2.2 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Good length delivery around off, Roy stays in his crease and defends it neatly. |
| 2.3 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Good length delivery outside off, Roy gets forward and tries to defend it. Gets it towards the mid-wicket fielder off the inner half of his bat. |
| 2.4 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Length delivery outside off, Roy punches it on the up towards the covers region. Santner puts in a dive to his right to save a certain boundary. |
| 2.5 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Another good length delivery, Roy has his defence well in place there. |
| 2.6 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Down the leg side this time, Roy shuffles across a bit and flicks it through the square leg region for a single. |
| A bit of confusion here. Bruce Oxenford has a talk with the scorers and calls it an over finally. |
| 3.1 : T Boult to A Hales, Hales gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 3.2 : T Boult to A Hales, Boult comes around the wicket, pitches this one on a length outside off. Hales defends it well from his crease. |
| 3.3 : T Boult to A Hales, Again width from Boult this time, Hales cuts it through the point region for a couple. |
| 3.4 : T Boult to A Hales, SIX! First maximum of the day! Short and into the day, Hales pounces on it and pulls it over the mid-wicket region for half a dozen. |
| 3.5 : T Boult to A Hales, Short delivery into the batsman, Hales ducks under it. |
| 3.6 : T Boult to A Hales, Another short delivery into the batsman, Hales goes for the hook shot but fails to make contact. |
| 4.1 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Angling in from a good length, Roy fails to clip it through and gets rapped on the thigh pad. |
| 0.0 : Fine leg came up, square leg dropped back before the start of this over. |
| 4.2 : Tim Southee to J Roy, Short delivery into the batsman, Roy pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 4.3 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Very full into the stumps, Hales gets his bat down in time to defend it. |
| 4.4 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Another short delivery outside off, Hales goes for the pull but he fails to make contact. |
| 4.5 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Fuller delivery around off, Hales gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 4.6 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Stifled appeal for LBW! Good length delivery and angling into the pads, Hales tries to defend it but gets beaten by the inward movement. Misses it completely as the ball goes onto hit the pads. The players appeal but the umpire is not interested. It was surely going down leg so it was a good call by the umpire. |
| 5.1 : T Boult to J Roy, Fuller delivery outside off, Roy gets forward a bit and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 5.2 : T Boult to J Roy, Length delivery angling across, Roy stays in his crease and punches it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 5.3 : T Boult to J Roy, Short delivery around off, Roy goes for the pull. He is a bit early into the short. Gets a bottom edge which rolls away towards the fielder at point. |
| 5.4 : T Boult to J Roy, Slower delivery way outside off, Roy drives it firmly back to the bowler. Boult slips and stops the ball in his followthrough. |
| 5.5 : T Boult to J Roy, Dabbed towards third man for a single. |
| 5.6 : T Boult to A Hales, Low full toss outside off, Hales throws his bat at it. Carves it through the gap between point and cover. Neesham gives it a chase and the batsmen run three. |
| 6.1 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Good length delivery outside off, Hales stays behind and punches it on the off side. |
| 6.2 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Hales stays in his crease and drives this one straight to the fielder at mid off. |
| 6.3 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Short delivery into the batsman, Hales lets it through as he sways away from the line of the ball. |
| 6.4 : Tim Southee to A Hales, FOUR! Good shot! Another good length delivery around off, Hales dances down the track and slaps it over the point region for a boundary. That was a terrific hit and seems like Hales is done with ball watching. |
| A slight drizzle. Meanwhile, there is a nationwide one-minute silence being observed for the victims of the recent terror attacks in the UK at 1100 local, which is right now. Play halts temporarily as all the players, umpires and everybody on the ground stand up for the same. |
| 6.5 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Good length delivery around off and curving away. Hales punches this one of the back foot towards the fielder at covers. |
| 6.6 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Slower delivery way outside off, Hales misses out on the loosener as he cuts it straight towards the fielder at point. |
| Adam Milne is introduced into the attack. |
| 7.1 : A Milne to J Roy, Length delivery outside off, Roy just defends it towards extra cover with soft hands and scampers across for a single. |
| 7.2 : A Milne to A Hales, Fuller delivery outside off, Hales pushes it towards the extra-cover region for another single. |
| 7.3 : A Milne to J Roy, Good length delivery outside off, Roy pushes it towards the cover fielder of the front foot. |
| 7.4 : A Milne to J Roy, FOUR! Top shot! Fuller delivery outside off, Roy shuffles way across and drives it crisply down the ground through the mid off region for a boundary. |
| 7.5 : A Milne to J Roy, Another on the up drive but this time straight to the fielder at mid off. |
| 7.6 : A Milne to J Roy, OUT! Roy pays the price for the shuffle! Fuller delivery into the leg stump, He comes way across and tries to clip it fine on the leg side. Misses it completely and finds his timber disturbed. Another failure from him. Milne draws first blood of this encounter and the struggling innings of Jason Roy comes to an end. |
| Joe Root will bat at number 3! |
| 8.1 : Tim Southee to A Hales, Angling into the hips, Hales clips it towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 8.2 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. |
| 8.3 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Root gets off the mark! Good length delivery outside off, Root punches it past the diving point fielder for a couple. |
| 8.4 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Length delivery outside off, Root dabs it straight towards the fielder at point. |
| 8.5 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Joe punches it straight to the fielder at covers off the back foot. |
| 8.6 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Length delivery around off, Root shuffles a bit and clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 9.1 : A Milne to Joe Root, Root punches it through covers for a single. |
| 9.2 : A Milne to A Hales, Short delivery into the batsman, Hales stays in his crease and pulls it just over the fielder at mid-wicket. Boult puts in a dive and saves a run for his team as he gives it a chase from mid on. |
| 9.3 : A Milne to Joe Root, Good length delivery outside off, Root gets an outside edge towards third man for a single. |
| 9.4 : A Milne to A Hales, Back of a length delivery outside off, the ball zips off the surface. Hales tries to feel it but gets beaten by the extra pace. |
| 9.5 : A Milne to A Hales, Length delivery around off, Hales punches it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 9.6 : A Milne to A Hales, FOUR! A bit risky but surely worth it! Fuller length delivery around off, Hales whips it powerfully over the leaping mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. |
| Powerplay 2 has been taken. Maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the circle. Corey Anderson is called in for a bowl. |
| 10.1 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Driven towards the mid on region. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 0.0 : A steady start for England. They have done well in the first Powerplay and they will look to continue well. |
| 10.2 : C Anderson to A Hales, Slower delivery around off, Hales gets beaten by the lack of pace. Tries to defend it but ends up getting a leading edge through the cover region for a single. |
| 10.3 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Root clips it through the mid-wicket for a single. |
| 10.4 : C Anderson to A Hales, Hales pulls it through the mid-wicket region for a couple. |
| 10.5 : C Anderson to A Hales, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 10.6 : C Anderson to A Hales, The batsman plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total. |
| Spin is introduced into the attack. Mitchell Santner has been handed the ball. |
| 11.1 : M Santner to A Hales, Hales gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 11.2 : M Santner to A Hales, Hales stays in his crease and punches it through covers for a single. |
| 11.3 : M Santner to Joe Root, Floated around middle, Root gets it towards the fielder at mid-wicket off the inner half of his bat. |
| 11.4 : M Santner to Joe Root, Fuller around off, Root drives it towards the fielder at long off for a single. |
| 11.5 : M Santner to A Hales, Short outside off, Hales punches it towards the fielder at sweeper cover for a single. |
| 11.6 : M Santner to Joe Root, Very full into the stumps, Root clips it towards the wide mid on region for a single. |
| 12.1 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, Root clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 12.2 : C Anderson to A Hales, Length delivery into the stumps, Hales defends it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 12.3 : C Anderson to A Hales, Short delivery into the body, Hales pulls it through the square leg region for a single. |
| 12.4 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fuller around middle, Root clips it firmly straight to the fielder at mid on. |
| 12.5 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, Root kneels a bit and punches it through covers for a single. |
| 12.6 : C Anderson to A Hales, Slower delivery around off, Hales stays deep in his crease and clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single to keep strike. |
| 13.1 : M Santner to A Hales, Fuller around off, Hales drives it uppishly past the bowler towards long on for a single. |
| 13.2 : M Santner to Joe Root, Root clips it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 13.3 : M Santner to Joe Root, SIX! Root takes the charge! Floats this one around middle and leg, Root dances down the track, reaches the pitch of the ball and sends the ball deep into the stands behind long on for half a dozen. |
| 13.4 : M Santner to Joe Root, Root drives it through covers for a single. |
| 13.5 : M Santner to A Hales, Hales gets a bit forward and drives it through the extra cover region for a single. |
| 13.6 : M Santner to Joe Root, Root stays in his crease and drives it straight to the fielder at covers. No runs taken. |
| 14.1 : C Anderson to A Hales, Slower delivery on a fuller length outside off, Hales punches it towards the fielder at mid off. Williamson makes a rare misfield which allows the batsman run a single. |
| 14.2 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Good length delivery around off, Root punches it through covers for a single. |
| 14.3 : C Anderson to A Hales, Fuller delivery into the stumps, Hales clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 14.4 : C Anderson to A Hales, Wide! Way down the leg side, Hales tries to clip it through but fails to make contact. |
| C Anderson to A Hales, Short delivery into the batsman, Hales ducks under it. |
| 14.5 : C Anderson to A Hales, Another short delivery into the batsman, Hales pulls it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 14.6 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Root clips it towards backward square leg for a single. |
| 15.1 : M Santner to Joe Root, Floated around off, Root kneels down and sweeps it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 15.2 : M Santner to A Hales, Full toss outside off, Root drives it towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| 15.3 : M Santner to Joe Root, Another full toss outside off, Root carves this one behind point for a couple. |
| 15.4 : M Santner to Joe Root, Fuller into the stumps, Root flicks it uppishly towards mid on. Goes on the bounce towards the fielder. |
| 15.5 : M Santner to Joe Root, Root drives it through the point region for a single. |
| 15.6 : M Santner to A Hales, Hales slog sweeps it towards the fielder deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| Time for Drinks! The hosts England will be really happy with the proceedings so far. Root and Hales are cruising along and they look steady in the middle. The Kiwis will want a wicket quickly so that they can get back into the game. |
| Adam Milne is back on. |
| 16.1 : A Milne to A Hales, Length ball on off, stays on the back foot and blocks it towards mid on. |
| 16.2 : A Milne to A Hales, Good length on off stump, Hales stays in the crease and closes the bat face to jam it towards mid-wicket. |
| 16.3 : A Milne to A Hales, Milne is on a good length on off stump, stays in the back foot and blocks with a straight bat. |
| 16.4 : A Milne to A Hales, Short ball this time, Hales decides to evade the bumper. |
| 16.5 : A Milne to A Hales, Fuller on middle and leg, Hales fails to connect the clip and is rapped on the pads. |
| 16.6 : A Milne to A Hales, Another short ball from Milne, Hales ducks again and this time wide is given for height. |
| A Milne to A Hales, Shortish around off stump, Hales swats it through mid-wicket for a brace. Brings up the BOLDSTARTS 50-run stand BOLDENDS between these two. They seem to love batting together, don't they? |
| 17.1 : M Santner to Joe Root, SIX! DUMPED! Root isn't letting Santner to settle. Tossed up around off stump, Joe steps down the track and lofts it comfortably over long on for a biggie. Beautiful batting this, nice footwork and clean striking. |
| 17.2 : M Santner to Joe Root, Drifting in from around off stump, tapped gently towards point. |
| 17.3 : M Santner to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, Root gets forward and pushes gently towards cover. |
| 17.4 : M Santner to Joe Root, Looped up on the stumps, Root gets across and pats it towards mid on. |
| Mid on drops back. |
| 17.5 : M Santner to Joe Root, FOUR! Wrong line from Santner, slides it down the leg side and all that Root has to to do is get bat on it. Sweeps it fine down the leg side to pick up a boundary. |
| Fine leg comes up. |
| 17.6 : M Santner to Joe Root, Floated on middle and leg, nudged towards mid-wicket. |
| 18.1 : A Milne to A Hales, Fullish length around off stump, Hales plays a punchy drive towards mid off. |
| 18.2 : A Milne to A Hales, Shortish around off stump, Hales swivels and pulls it uppishly through mid-wicket. Single taken. |
| 18.3 : A Milne to Joe Root, Banged in short on off stump, Root ducks under the bumper. |
| 18.4 : A Milne to Joe Root, Back of a length outside off, punched firmly towards point where Broom makes a good stop. Saved some runs there. |
| 18.5 : A Milne to Joe Root, Shortish again outside off, this time Broom at point cannot stop the back foot punch despite putting in a big dive. Single to sweeper cover. |
| 18.6 : A Milne to A Hales, Length ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one. |
| Jimmy Neesham is introduced into the attack. |
| 19.1 : J Neesham to Joe Root, FOUR! Finds the edge but no slip in place. On a good length around off stump, Root pokes tentatively at it. Gets a thickish edge that flies wide of the keeper to the third man fence. Joe has a big smile on his face, he knows he got away there. 100 up for England. |
| 19.2 : J Neesham to Joe Root, On a length outside off, gets forward and pushes it to cover. |
| 19.3 : J Neesham to Joe Root, Back of a length around off stump, Root hangs back and dabs it towards backward point. |
| 19.4 : J Neesham to Joe Root, Length ball around off stump, Root delays the dab to beat a diving Broom at point to his left. Single to third man. |
| 19.5 : J Neesham to A Hales, Good length outside off, punched firmly towards the man at cover. |
| 19.6 : J Neesham to A Hales, Poor shot from Hales! He steps out to a length ball and tries to whack wildly across the line. Gets beaten as the ball carries through to Ronchi. Probably shot out of frustration from Alex as his scoring rate has dipped a bit in recent overs. |
| 20.1 : A Milne to Joe Root, FOUR! CRACKING SHOT! Width on offer and Root reaches it to steer it with an angled bat. Uses the pace to his advantage and beats Broom at point comfortably. Third man had no chance of cutting it off although Boult did try. Nearly hurt himself too in the process. |
| 20.2 : A Milne to Joe Root, Length ball around off, tapped gently towards point where Broom fumbles to concede a single. |
| 20.3 : A Milne to A Hales, Shortish in length and Hales swivels to pull it down to fine leg for a single. Hales continues to keep up his good form. |
| 10th ODI fifty for Hales. |
| 20.4 : A Milne to Joe Root, Milne strays on the pads, glanced down to fine leg for a single. |
| 20.5 : A Milne to A Hales, Wide! The short ball around off stump, Hales lets it over his head. Wide called for height. |
| A Milne to A Hales, SIX! KABOOM! What a shot that is! Hales has had enough of plodding around. Steps out to the length ball and blasts it over long off for a maximum. That's gone for a flat maximum into the stands. Cracking stuff! |
| 20.6 : A Milne to A Hales, OUT! MILNE HAS HIS REVENGE! Decides to bowl a slower one and it pays off. Hales is rooted in the crease and looks to whip across the line but the length isn't there for the shot. It keeps a tad low too and disturbs the timber. Hales departs just after his fifty, he will know that there was a ton in the offing. |
| Eoin Morgan, the England captain, walks out to bat. |
| Trent Boult is back on for another burst. |
| 21.1 : T Boult to Joe Root, Angles it across the right-hander, a bit wide and Root chases it but is beaten. |
| 21.2 : T Boult to Joe Root, On middle and leg, Root gets across and clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 21.3 : T Boult to E Morgan, Good length closer to off stump, Morgan hangs back and blocks it firmly to mid-wicket. |
| 21.4 : T Boult to E Morgan, PEACH! On a length in the corridor of uncertainty, nips in sharply with extra bounce as Morgan is beaten comprehensively. |
| 21.5 : T Boult to E Morgan, FOUR! Intent from Morgan! This has been his success mantra. Positive from the outset irrespective of the situation and it's worked for him. Charges down the track and lofts it over extra cover. Not entirely off the middle but clears the infield with ease to find the fence. |
| 21.6 : T Boult to E Morgan, Length ball outside off, blocked solidly off the front foot. |
| 22.1 : A Milne to Joe Root, Short of a length outside off, Root stays back and punches it towards point. |
| 22.2 : A Milne to Joe Root, Fullish ball on middle, Root wrists it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 22.3 : A Milne to E Morgan, Back of a length just outside off, Morgan cuts it late towards third man for a run. |
| 22.4 : A Milne to Joe Root, Good yorker around off stump, Root does well to dig it out just in time. |
| 22.5 : A Milne to Joe Root, Length ball around off, defends it solidly from the crease. |
| 22.6 : A Milne to Joe Root, On a good length outside off, punched firmly off the back foot to cover. |
| 23.1 : T Boult to E Morgan, Short of a length outside off, Morgan hangs back and punches it towards extra cover. |
| 23.2 : T Boult to E Morgan, Back of a length around off stump, keeps a bit low as Morgan adjusts to get his bat down in time. |
| 23.3 : T Boult to E Morgan, Short ball around off stump, Morgan swivels to pull but gets a bottom edge on to the track. He got ruffled by the momentum of the delivery and lost his balance. |
| Drizzle has started again. |
| 23.4 : T Boult to E Morgan, Unlucky for Morgan! Should have got a boundary. Lovely straight drive off the fuller ball and it's hit dead straight. The ball slows down due to making contact with the sawdust. Brace added. |
| 23.5 : T Boult to E Morgan, FOUR! Not entirely in control is Morgan but gets it away! Short ball around off stump, he pulls but gets it slightly off the top half of the blade. Aerial too but nobody in the deep at backward square leg. Boundary to the total. |
| Second slip comes out, sweeper cover is in place. |
| 23.6 : T Boult to E Morgan, Shortish again around off stump, this is at a comfortable height and Morgan pulls it behind square on the leg side for a brace. |
| Corey Anderson is back. |
| 24.1 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Full and outside off, blocked solidly off the front foot. |
| 24.2 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, pushed towards the right of mid off for a single. |
| 24.3 : C Anderson to E Morgan, OUT! MORGAN DEPARTS! This is an absolute gift for New Zealand and they know it. Anderson bowls a half-volley very wide outside off, it's there to be put away but Morgan only manages a thin feather on it. Ronchi accepts it with glee and the caught behind appeal is accepted almost instantly by the umpire. The in-form captain has to go. Good passage of play for NZ here, two big wickets of Hales and Morgan in fairly quick succession. |
| Ben Stokes is the new man in. The drizzle has picked up intensity. |
| 24.4 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Speared well outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 24.5 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Fired well wide outside off, another leave and this time it's a wide. |
| C Anderson to Ben Stokes, On a length outside off, Stokes rocks back and blocks well. |
| 24.6 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Another wide length ball outside off, Stokes lets it pass. |
| Mitchell Santner is back on. |
| 25.1 : M Santner to Joe Root, Floated around off, defended solidly from the crease. |
| 25.2 : M Santner to Joe Root, Flatter ball on the stumps, punched down the ground to long on for a single. |
| 22nd ODI fifty for Root. |
| 25.3 : M Santner to Ben Stokes, Floated around off stump, Stokes pushes it back down the track. Santner is wrong-footed and by the time he decides to go to the right direction, the ball is past him towards the deep. Single taken. |
| 25.4 : M Santner to Joe Root, Floated around off, Root uses his feet and blocks well. |
| 25.5 : M Santner to Joe Root, FOUR! A bit streaky but safe! Floated around off, Root goes for the reverse sweep but hasn't quite got hold of it. Flies over short third man and it races to the fence for a boundary. Taylor had put in a slide to mop up but his foot touched the ropes in the process. |
| 25.6 : M Santner to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, drilled through the covers for a single. |
| 26.1 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fullish ball around middle, wristed to the left of deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 26.2 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Good length wider outside off, Stokes doesn't offer a stroke. |
| 26.3 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, On a length outside off, Stokes reaches out and drills it towards cover. |
| 26.4 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Fuller and outside off, Stokes gets a big stride forward and pats it towards cover. |
| 26.5 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, SIX! STOKES SPECIAL! He has the ability to manufacture maximums out of nowhere. This is shortish but not that bad a ball really, he goes back in a flash and clubs it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. Easy bat swing yet so powerful. He can be lethal once he gets going. |
| 26.6 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Fuller ball outside off, pushed to cover for a single. |
| Trent Boult is back on. |
| 27.1 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, Short ball around leg stump, Stokes ducks under it quickly. |
| 27.2 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, Length ball outside off, hangs back and blocks it firmly to the off side. |
| 27.3 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, FOUR! SHOT! Slower ball around off, he picks it early and drives beautifully past mid off. Touch too full from Boult and Stokes doesn't miss out. The southpaw is off and running pretty quickly. |
| 27.4 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, Shorter in length around off stump, Stokes gets back to block but gets it off the splice towards the off side. A bit of extra bounce. |
| 27.5 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, Length ball angled into Stokes, chops it towards mid-wicket with a closed bat face. |
| 27.6 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, Back of a length on leg stump, Stokes hops across and clips it through backward square leg. The man at fine leg races to his right to mop up as the batsmen take two. |
| 28.1 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Fuller ball on the pads, Root shuffles a bit and flicks it through square leg for a brace. |
| 28.2 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Root is doing this easily. Another length ball on middle and leg, clips it through square leg for another brace. Anderson isn't bowling to his field. Brendon McCullum on air is clearly unhappy as it is a 6-3 field which means the line should be outside off. |
| 28.3 : C Anderson to Joe Root, Switches to around the wicket but Anderson continues to struggle. Length ball but again a touch straight, worked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 28.4 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Fuller outside off, Stokes presses forward and blocks it firmly to cover. |
| 28.5 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Another full ball outside off, Stokes eases it back to Anderson who stops it in his followthrough. |
| 28.6 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Fullish ball on off stump, Stokes shuffles a bit and wrists it towards long on. Powerfully struck but the fielder near the ropes is quite sharp and keeps the batsmen to a single. |
| Jimmy Neesham is back. |
| 29.1 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, On a good length angling across the left-hander, Stokes lets it pass. |
| 29.2 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, On a good length around off, punched firmly back to the bowler. |
| They are going upstairs. Neesham has deflected it onto the stumps at the non-striker's end. Root seems to be safe but the umpires want to be doubly sure. |
| 29.3 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, NOT OUT! Good work from Neesham though. Stokes slaps it down the track and the bowler manages to get a bit of his fingertips on it as the ball crashes into the stumps at the non-striker's end. They go upstairs to see if it is a run out but Root was well in. |
| 29.4 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, FOUR! BANG! This is sheer power from Stokes and this time Root had to react quickly to avoid getting a blow. Steps out to a shortish ball and flat-bats it powerfully down the ground for a boundary. Mid off was in the ring and so it was a profitable stroke always. |
| 29.5 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, Good length closer to off stump, Stokes defends it solidly from the crease. |
| 29.6 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, Length ball around off, tapped gently towards point. |
| Drinks break. Reasonably good phase for NZ with the two big wickets. Root continues to motor along and Stokes too is looking ominous. England are looking set for another 300-plus score at the moment unless NZ can keep getting wickets. |
| Tim Southee is called back into the attack. |
| 30.1 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Good length delivery outside off, the ball stays low. Root goes for the pull but he fails to make contact. |
| 30.2 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Another short delivery, Root goes for the pull. Does not middle it well and the ball luckily falls well short of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. |
| 30.3 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Good length delivery outside off, Stokes stays in his crease and punches it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 30.4 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Another delivery on a good length outside off, Stokes slashes his blade at it but cannot make contact. |
| 30.5 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Good length delivery outside off, mistimes his pull towards the fielder at covers. |
| 30.6 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Length delivery around off, Stokes flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 31.1 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, Back of a length delivery angling across, Stokes punches it towards mid off off the back foot. |
| 31.2 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Beautiful! Fuller delivery outside off, Stokes drives it elegantly through the extra-cover region for a boundary. That was timed to perfection. |
| 31.3 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, Stokes clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 31.4 : J Neesham to Joe Root, Length delivery around off, Root defends it towards the point fielder off the outer half. |
| 31.5 : J Neesham to Joe Root, A bit short into the pads, Root shuffles across and pulls it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 31.6 : J Neesham to Ben Stokes, Short and just outside off, Ben Stokes plays the upper cut. Corey Anderson, from third man goes to his right and puts in a dive to save the boundary. The batsmen run a couple. |
| 32.1 : Tim Southee to Joe Root, Wide! Sprayed down the leg side, Root goes for a pull but he fails to make contact. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| Tim Southee to Joe Root, Another slower delivery on a shorter length, Root pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 32.2 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Nearly a run out! Good length delivery outside off, Stokes punches it towards the fielder at point. Broom stops it well and has a shy at the non-striker's end. Root was looking for a single. Broom misses and Joe is safe. Had he hit, it would have been close. |
| 32.3 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Stokes stays in his crease and punches it towards the fielder at point. |
| 32.4 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Wide outside off, Stokes cuts it past the fielder at point for a couple. |
| 32.5 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Way outside off this time, Stokes throws his bat at it but fails to make contact. |
| 32.6 : Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Dabbed towards third man for a single. |
| Corey Anderson is back for a bowl. |
| 33.1 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, SIX! Stokes welcomes Anderson in a superb fashion! Fuller delivery in the line of the stumps, Ben sends the ball packing deep into the stands straight down the ground. It had power written all over it. |
| 33.2 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Driven through mid on by the batsman. One run added to the total. |
| 33.3 : C Anderson to Joe Root, OUT! Dragged on! Corey Anderson strikes again! Good length delivery outside off, Root goes hard at it. Gets a thick inside edge and the ball goes onto disturb the stumps. He is unhappy and Corey Anderson gets another wicket on a decent delivery. Another English batsman could not make it big and that could hurt the Englishmen in the end. |
| Jos Buttler is the next man in. |
| 33.4 : C Anderson to Jos Buttler, Buttler clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 33.5 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 33.6 : C Anderson to Ben Stokes, Good length delivery outside off, Stokes clips it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| Adam Milne is called back into the attack. |
| 34.1 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Buttler punches it through covers for a single. |
| 34.2 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Fuller delivery outside off, Stokes drives it straight to the fielder at mid on. |
| 34.3 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Full and wide outside off, Stokes tries to whip it on the leg side. Gets a top edge on it and the ball flies over the backward point region. The fielder from third man cuts it off and the batsmen run a couple. |
| 34.4 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Super Ben! Length delivery around off, Stokes stays in his crease and presents the full face of the bat to drive it straight down the ground. Beats the mid off fielder and the ball races away to the fence. |
| 34.5 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Stokes clips this one through the mid-wicket region for a couple. |
| 34.6 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Taylor stops a bullet there! Short delivery outside off, Stokes pulls it powerfully but straight to Ross Taylor at mid-wicket who stops it. |
| Mitchell Santner will bowl the next over! |
| 35.1 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. |
| 35.2 : M Santner to Ben Stokes, Stokes clips it towards the fielder at short fine leg. |
| 35.3 : M Santner to Ben Stokes, Eased towards long on for a single. 200 up for England. |
| 35.4 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Tossed up outside off, Buttler slaps it off the bottom half towards long on for a single. |
| 35.5 : M Santner to Ben Stokes, On the pads, Stokes clips it fine but cannot beat the fielder at short fine leg. No runs taken. |
| 35.6 : M Santner to Ben Stokes, Fuller into the pads, Stokes clips it towards wide mid on. The fielder from mid-wicket cannot stop it and the batsmen run a single. |
| 36.1 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Fuller delivery way outside off, Stokes shoulder his arms to it. |
| 36.2 : A Milne to Ben Stokes, Bowls this one again way outside off, Stokes throws his bat at it. Gets it towards mid off of the bottom half for a single. |
| 36.3 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Dug in way short down the leg side this time, Buttler ducks under it. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| A Milne to Jos Buttler, Length delivery around off, Buttler gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 36.4 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler pulls it through square leg for a brace. |
| 36.5 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Slower delivery on a short delivery around off, Buttler clips it through the mid-wicket region for a couple. |
| 36.6 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Pulled towards fine leg for a single. |
| Trent Boult is called back into the attack. |
| 37.1 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Angling across from a length around off, Buttler shuffles across and tries to play the predetermined scoop but he misses it completely. |
| 37.2 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. They pick up a single. |
| 37.3 : T Boult to Ben Stokes, OUT! Boult strikes finally! Short delivery into the batsman, Stokes goes to play the upper cut. Plays it towards the shorter side but against the wind. The second part makes him pay the price as the ball goes straight to the fielder at third man. Milne settles under it and makes no mistake. Stokes has to depart and New Zealand would be really happy to have him because he could be deadly in the fag end of the innings. |
| Moeen Ali strides out to the middle! |
| 37.4 : T Boult to M Ali, The batsman has dug out that yorker at the last second. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 37.5 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Good length delivery outside off, Buttler shoulders his arms to it. |
| 37.6 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| Corey Anderson is back on. |
| 38.1 : C Anderson to Jos Buttler, Another short delivery and Buttler pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 38.2 : C Anderson to M Ali, Short delivery into the pads, Ali nudges it fine through the backward square leg region for a single. |
| 38.3 : C Anderson to Jos Buttler, Short delivery around off, Buttler clips it away fine for a couple behind square. |
| 38.4 : C Anderson to Jos Buttler, Nearly dragged on! Slower delivery on a shorter length, Buttler goes for a pull. Gets an inside edge past the stumps towards the keeper for a single. |
| 38.5 : C Anderson to M Ali, Moeen Ali gets an inside edge towards the keeper. |
| 38.6 : C Anderson to M Ali, Fuller delivery outside off, Ali drives it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 39.1 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 39.2 : T Boult to M Ali, Short delivery into the body, Ali pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 39.3 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Good length delivery outside off, Buttler flays at it but gets an outside edge towards third man for a single. |
| 39.4 : T Boult to M Ali, Length delivery around off, Ali drives it back to the bowler. |
| 39.5 : T Boult to M Ali, Ali punches it on the off side. |
| 39.6 : T Boult to M Ali, Ali goes for the pull but gets it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| Powerplay 3 has been taken. A maximum of five fielders are allowed outside the circle. |
| 40.1 : C Anderson to M Ali, Wide! The batsman goes after this one but misses the line completely. The Umpire signals a wide. |
| C Anderson to M Ali, SIX! Ali, you beauty! Length delivery around off, Moeen Ali plays the slog. Executes it to perfection as the ball goes over the mid-wicket region for half a dozen. |
| 40.2 : C Anderson to M Ali, Fuller delivery outside off, Ali lofts it over the fielder at cover for a couple. |
| 40.3 : C Anderson to M Ali, OUT! Boult, pulls out a stunner! Short delivery into the body, Ali again goes for the pull shot. The ball flies towards the backward square leg region. Boult leaps and dives to his left to pull a special catch out of the thin air. Anderson gets his third and Moeen Ali has to walk back to the hut. |
| Adil Rashid makes his way out to the middle! |
| 40.4 : C Anderson to A Rashid, Four Leg Byes! Fuller into the pads, Rashid tries to clip it fine. Fails to make contact as the ball kisses the pads and races away to the fence. |
| 40.5 : C Anderson to A Rashid, Rashid clips it through the square leg region for a couple. |
| 40.6 : C Anderson to A Rashid, Length delivery around off, Rashid gets in the line of the ball to defend it. |
| Mitchell Santner is called back for a bowl. |
| 41.1 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Fuller outside off, Buttler drives it through covers for a brace. |
| 41.2 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Buttler stays in his crease and pushes it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 41.3 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Wide outside off, Buttler lets it through. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| M Santner to Jos Buttler, Fuller into the stumps, Buttler drives it back to the bowler. |
| 41.4 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Quicker one around off, Buttler pushes it towards the extra cover region. Guptill tries to cut it but misfields and the batsmen run a single comfortably. |
| 41.5 : M Santner to A Rashid, Quicker one around off, Rashid opens the face of his bat and guides it towards the fielder at point. |
| 41.6 : M Santner to A Rashid, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| Tim Southee is back on. A passing shower is back on. |
| 42.1 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler pulls it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 42.2 : Tim Southee to A Rashid, Rashid guides it towards third man for a single. |
| 42.3 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 42.4 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Lucky runs! Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler goes for the pull. Gets a top edge on it and the ball goes over the keeper's head for a boundary. |
| 42.5 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Full toss in the line of the stumps, Buttler clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 42.6 : Tim Southee to A Rashid, Very, very full around off, Rashid digs it out towards mid on for a single. 250 up for England. |
| 43.1 : M Santner to A Rashid, Fuller around off, Rashid drives it towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| 43.2 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Short and wide outside off, Buttler punches it through covers for a single. |
| 43.3 : M Santner to A Rashid, FOUR! Deft! Fires this one around off, Rashid goes for the slog at first then improvises to play it really fine past the third man region for a boundary. |
| 43.4 : M Santner to A Rashid, Rashid cuts it past the fielder at point for three. |
| 43.5 : M Santner to Jos Buttler, Buttler punches it towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| Adil Rashid has gone upstairs to take a review against an LBW decision given against him. |
| 43.6 : M Santner to A Rashid, OUT! Umpire's call stays! Angling in from outside off, the ball does not spin much. Adil Rashid tries to clip it on the leg side but fails to make contact. Gets hit flush on the back thigh and the players appeal. The umpire acknowledges it and rules it out. England opt for the review. Replays show that it was plumb as there was no bat involved. |
| Liam Plunkett is the next man in. |
| 44.1 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Buttler miscues his pull on the off side. |
| 0.0 : New Zealand opt for a review for a caught behind appeal against Buttler. |
| 44.2 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, NOT OUT! Short delivery into the body, Buttler is too early into the pull. Misses it completely as the ball hits his shoulder. The ball balloons towards the keeper who takes an easy catch. The players appeal and the umpire stays undisturbed. Southee asks his captain to go for the review. Replays show there was no bat involved and the umpire was totally right. New Zealand have wasted their review. |
| 44.3 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Buttler pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.4 : Tim Southee to L Plunkett, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. |
| 44.5 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Wide! Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler sways away from the line of the ball. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Shot! Another short delivery outside off, Buttler stays deep and pulls it hard through the mid-wicket region. Guptill tries to cut it off with a dive but fails to stop it as the ball races away to the fence. |
| 44.6 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Buttler pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| Trent Boult is given the ball again. |
| 45.1 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Yorker outside off, Buttler tries to dig it out but fails to make contact. |
| 45.2 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Fuller outside off, Buttler carves it through the cover region for a couple. |
| 45.3 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, The batsman has dug out that yorker at the last second. |
| 45.4 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Short delivery outside off, Buttler tries to play the upper cut but fails to make contact. |
| 45.5 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, SIX! What a shot, Buttler! Length delivery in the line of the stumps, Buttler shuffles way across and plays the scoop. Gets it over the keeper's head for a maximum. That went way over the sight screen. |
| 45.6 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Full toss on the pads, Buttler clips it towards fine leg for a couple. |
| Adam Milne is brought on for a bowl. |
| 46.1 : A Milne to L Plunkett, Short delivery into the batsman, Plunkett goes for the pull. Gets a top edge towards fine leg for a single. |
| 46.2 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Leg bye! Slower delivery on a shorter length, Buttler goes for the pull but he fails to make contact. Gets hit on the body and the batsmen scamper across for a leg bye. |
| 46.3 : A Milne to L Plunkett, FOUR! Powerful! Short delivery into the body, Plunkett pulls it through the front of square leg region for a boundary. |
| 46.4 : A Milne to L Plunkett, Pulled towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 46.5 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Short delivery down the leg side, Buttler goes for the scoop again but makes no contact this time. |
| 46.6 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, SIX! Shot! Short and wide outside off, Buttler muscles his slap over the mid off region for a maximum. |
| 14th fifty for Jos Buttler. |
| 47.1 : T Boult to L Plunkett, The batsman has driven it straight down the ground. |
| 47.2 : T Boult to L Plunkett, Full toss outside off, Plunkett drives it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 47.3 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Buttler misses his scoop again! Length delivery and Jos goes for a scoop but he fails to make contact. |
| 47.4 : T Boult to Jos Buttler, Fuller outside off, Buttler tries to slog it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads for a single. |
| 47.5 : T Boult to L Plunkett, Very full into the stumps, Plunkett gets it towards the keeper off the bottom half. |
| 47.6 : T Boult to L Plunkett, Plunkett drives it towards mid off for a quick single. |
| 48.1 : A Milne to L Plunkett, SIX! Good shot! Short delivery into the body, Plunkett pulls it brutally over the backward square leg region for half a dozen. |
| 48.2 : A Milne to L Plunkett, Two wides! Way wide outside off, Plunkett lets it through. Goes on an awkward bounce towards Ronchi who gets his body behind it. Still the batsmen run across for a bye. |
| A Milne to Jos Buttler, Length delivery around middle, Buttler goes for the slog. Gets it off the inside edge towards square leg for a couple. |
| 48.3 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Short delivery into the batsman, Buttler pulls it over mid-wicket. Santner puts in a dive to save two runs for his team. |
| 48.4 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. |
| 48.5 : A Milne to Jos Buttler, Length delivery around off, Buttler backs away and slams it towards mid on. The fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses which allows the batsmen to take the single easily. |
| 48.6 : A Milne to L Plunkett, OUT! Milne gets his third! Short delivery into the batsman, Plunkett goes for the pull. Gets a top edge on it and the ball flies towards the fielder at mid on. Southee settles under the skier and takes it comfortably. |
| Mark Wood walks out to the middle. |
| 49.1 : Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Length delivery around off, Buttler miscues his slog towards long on for a single. |
| 49.2 : Tim Southee to M Wood, OUT! Southee strikes! Shorter delivery outside off, Mark Wood goes back a bit and tries to slap it. Gets it straight towards the fielder at covers. Ross Taylor excepts it gleefully and another wicket bites the dust. |
| Jake Ball is the last man in. |
| 49.3 : Tim Southee to J Ball, OUT! Boult pulls out another stunner! Short delivery into the body, Jake Ball tries to fend it. Gets it off the bat towards the square leg region. Boult comes running in from mid-wicket and takes a superb diving catch. ENGLAND ARE BOWLED OUT FOR 310! |
| A fantastic batting performance from England has helped them post a good total on the board. All the English batsmen stepped out and performed well except Jason Roy and Eoin Morgan who departed cheaply. Alex Hales and Joe Root got their respective fifties but neither of them could capitalise on that. Ben Stokes missed out on his fifty by a mere two runs but the platform was well set for Moeen Ali and Buttler. |
| Jos Buttler did not disappoint and he played a swashbuckling knock where he scored 61 in 48 balls. The Kiwi bowlers could hardly dominate against the home side. Corey Anderson was the most successful bowler along with Adam Milne. The former was lucky to get a couple of big wickets on freebies. The New Zealand bowled really well in the last 3 overs to keep England under 325. Seems like a total both teams would happy with. A good start from Kiwis would put the pressure back on the hosts. Join us b |
| 1445 local update - We should have got started by now but unfortunately the rain has played spoilsport again. So we are all set for a delayed start. It could be a passing shower but the covers are in place. |
| 0.0 : Hurrah! The players are back in the middle! |
| 0.1 : J Ball to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery around off, nipping away. Guptill stays in the crease and punches it towards Morgan who puts in a good dive at cover. |
| 0.2 : J Ball to M Guptill, Length delivery outside off, Guptill gets forward and drives it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 0.3 : J Ball to M Guptill, Leg bye! Good length delivery and nipping in this time. Guptill cannot defend it. Gets rapped on the pads and the players appeal. The umpire says no and the batsmen scamper across for a leg bye. |
| 0.4 : J Ball to L Ronchi, OUT! Golden duck for Ronchi! Jake Ball does the talking with the ball this time. Angles this in from a length around off, Ronchi tries to defend it but gets beaten by pace. He finds his timber disturbed and Ronchi has to walk back to the hut. Just the start England needed. |
| Kane Williamson makes his way out to the middle. |
| 0.5 : J Ball to K Williamson, Good length closer to off stump, blocked solidly off the front foot down the track. |
| 0.6 : J Ball to K Williamson, Length ball closer to off stump, extra bounce as Williamson looks to defend. The ball goes off the outer half towards gully. |
| Mark Wood to take the other new ball. |
| 1.1 : M Wood to M Guptill, Fuller outside off, Guptill gets forward and pushes it to the left of mid off. They scamper through for a run. |
| 1.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, stands tall and pats it towards cover. |
| 1.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, Shortish outside off, Williamson hangs back and pats it towards cover. |
| 1.4 : M Wood to K Williamson, Good length outside off, Kane rocks back and punches it to cover. |
| 1.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, BEATEN! That's a lovely delivery from Wood. Back of a length outside off, holds its line after pitching and whizzes past the outside edge. Williamson was undone by the extra zip off the surface. |
| 1.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Shortish outside off, steers it towards third man for a single. |
| 2.1 : J Ball to K Williamson, On a length outside off, tapped gently with soft hands towards gully. |
| 2.2 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length on leg stump, Williamson misses the flick and the ball goes off the thigh pad to the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 2.3 : J Ball to M Guptill, Short of a length around middle, Guptill defends it firmly on to the track by standing tall. |
| 2.4 : J Ball to M Guptill, On a length outside off, Martin gets forward and punches it towards mid off. |
| 2.5 : J Ball to M Guptill, Back of a length around off, Guptill hangs back and dabs it gently towards the cover fielder. |
| 2.6 : J Ball to M Guptill, Good length closer to off stump, Guptill gets across and defends it firmly towards mid on. This is an excellent start by Ball, successive maidens to start for him. |
| 3.1 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Kane stays back and defends towards cover. |
| 3.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, Shortish outside off, Williamson hangs back and punches it through cover-point. Splits the gap and it goes to the deep. Allows the batsmen to take three. |
| 3.3 : M Wood to M Guptill, On a shortish length outside off, Guptill tries to cut but gets a bottom edge that rolls towards point. |
| 3.4 : M Wood to M Guptill, EDGED BUT SAFE! A third slip would have gobbled that. Back of a length around off stump, Guptill hangs back to push at it but gets an edge that flies just past the second slip fielder. Single down to third man. |
| 3.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, Wood hits the deck hard outside off, punched firmly off the back foot towards cover. |
| 3.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Movement for Wood! Gets this to nip back in sharply off the seam. Williamson rocks back for the punch but is beaten on the inside edge. |
| 4.1 : J Ball to M Guptill, More movement on offer. On a shortish length around off stump, nips in sharply to rap Guptill high on the pads. The ball goes towards third man as the batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 4.2 : J Ball to K Williamson, Fuller ball outside off, driven firmly back to the bowler who stops it in his followthrough. |
| 4.3 : J Ball to K Williamson, Almost carried! Fuller ball on off stump, Williamson gets across to drive but checks his shot a bit. Falls short of Ali stationed at mid on. |
| Ball is forced to abort his run up as the bails came off at the non-striker's end due to the wind. |
| 4.4 : J Ball to K Williamson, Good length around off stump, Kane presses forward and blocks well. |
| 4.5 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length around off, Williamson gets back to punch it through cover but mistimes it to the off side. |
| 4.6 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson stays back and pushes it towards point where Roy fumbles. Single taken. |
| 5.1 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, gets back to block it onto the track. |
| 5.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, Length ball outside off, stays back and punches it crisply but straight to cover. |
| 5.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, WILLIAMSON ESCAPES! Length ball outside off, punched sweetly towards the left of mid off as they look to steal a single. Plunkett has a shy at the bowler's end misses as otherwise the NZ skipper was a goner. |
| 5.4 : M Wood to M Guptill, Good length closer to off stump, Guptill pushes at it tentatively and is lucky not to get a nick. |
| 5.5 : M Wood to M Guptill, Fuller around off, driven down the track. Hits the stumps at the bowler's end and rebounds to the leg side. Single taken. |
| 5.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Lovely bowling! Both the England seamers have started excellently. On a length outside off, Williamson gets back to punch it through cover but is beaten comprehensively. No momentum whatsoever in the chase so far. |
| 6.1 : J Ball to M Guptill, FOUR! SHOT! Lovely timing from Guptill! Fuller ball on off stump, gets across to that one and pushes it past mid on. Excellently timed and it races away to the fence for a boundary. |
| 6.2 : J Ball to M Guptill, Full and around off stump, pushed gently towards mid on for a single. |
| 6.3 : J Ball to K Williamson, Good length outside off, tapped gently towards point. |
| 6.4 : J Ball to K Williamson, Shortish and wide outside off, Williamson looks to cut but gets a slice that goes on the bounce past the diving gully fielder. Single down to third man. |
| 6.5 : J Ball to M Guptill, FOUR! SLAPPED! Short and wide outside off, Guptill rises on his toes and slashes it powerfully wide of the backward point fielder. Excellently struck and third man had no chance of cutting it off. |
| 6.6 : J Ball to M Guptill, RIPPER FROM BALL! Wow! On a length just outside off, nips back in sharply off the seam to cut Guptill into half. It sneaks between bat and pad to the keeper. |
| 7.1 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson rocks back and punches it to the off side. |
| 7.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, Fuller ball on middle and leg, clipped to short mid-wicket. |
| 7.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, Length ball well outside off, Williamson dabs it past the gully fielder. Single down to third man. |
| 7.4 : M Wood to M Guptill, Back of a length around off, gets back and glides it down to third man for a single. |
| 7.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, FOUR! UPPISH BUT SAFE! Williamson clips it uppishly but wide of Hales who is stationed at short mid-wicket. Once it cleared the infield, it was always going to be a boundary. A bit risky but Kane pulled it off. |
| 7.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, punched sweetly off the back foot through backward point. Third man comes around to mop up as the batsmen take two. |
| 8.1 : J Ball to M Guptill, FOUR! HAMMERED! Back of a length outside off, a bit wide and Guptill punishes it. Stands tall to thrash it on the up through the covers. In the air but also in the gap as the ball rockets to the fence. That was hit really hard. |
| 8.2 : J Ball to M Guptill, Fuller ball on off stump, Guptill gets across to drive but doesn't quite keep it down. Doesn't carry to the fielder at mid on. |
| 8.3 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length around off stump, Williamson stays back and dabs it to gully. |
| 8.4 : J Ball to K Williamson, Full and on off, gets across mistimes the drive towards mid on. |
| 8.5 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson stays back and defends it to the bowler. |
| 8.6 : J Ball to K Williamson, FOUR! CREAMED! Classy drive from Williamson. It's a fuller ball and he gets across to ease it past the right of the bowler. It goes down the ground and mid on gives a chase in vain as the ball races to the fence. Lovely timing! |
| 9.1 : M Wood to M Guptill, Back of a length outside off, stays back to punch but mistimes it to the off side. |
| 9.2 : M Wood to M Guptill, On a length on off stump, pushed off the back foot towards mid on. |
| 9.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, stays back and steers it towards gully. |
| 9.4 : M Wood to K Williamson, Fuller on off stump, KW gets across to drive but spoons it towards mid on. Doesn't carry to the fielder there. |
| 9.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Kane sits back and punches it to cover. |
| 9.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length around off, Williamson tries to use the pace but gets a bottom edge on the bounce towards the right of first slip. Excellent first Powerplay for England with the ball. |
| Powerplay 2 has been signaled. Four fielders now allowed outside the ring till the 40th over. |
| Liam Plunkett comes on to bowl. |
| 10.1 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Shortish outside off, stays back and punches it through the covers for a single. |
| 10.2 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Back of a length around middle, Williamson hops across and clips it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 10.3 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Good length around off stump, stays back and pushes it towards cover. |
| 10.4 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Bonus run! Fuller ball outside off, Guptill pushes it gently towards mid off as the batsmen steal a single. Direct hit at the bowler's end but he was well in. The batsmen take the second run as well. |
| 10.5 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Length ball outside off, blocked solidly off the front foot. |
| 10.6 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Shortish length outside off, extra bounce off the cross-seam delivery that hits Guptill on the splice of the blade. The ball goes to cover. |
| Ben Stokes is introduced into the attack. A bit of sawdust is being sprinkled near the bowler's landing area. |
| 11.1 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, On a length outside off, sits back and punches it towards short cover where the fielder puts in a dive to stop the ball. |
| 11.2 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Fuller ball outside off, Williamson shuffles across to drive and gets a slice past point for a single. |
| 11.3 : Ben Stokes to M Guptill, Fullish ball outside off, Guptill creams the drive through the covers. Single taken as there is protection in the deep. |
| 11.4 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, BEATEN! Williamson is struggling a bit here. England have blocked his single-release shot to third man with a slip and gully. He still continues to try the dab but is being beaten quite a bit, just like in this case. |
| 11.5 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Full and outside off, drilled through the covers for a single. |
| 11.6 : Ben Stokes to M Guptill, Full and just outside off, Guptill moves forward and defends it gently towards cover. |
| 12.1 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Back of a length around middle, hangs back and works it through mid-wicket for a brace. Nice placement. |
| 12.2 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Shortish outside off, Kane stays back and steers it through backward point this time. Third man tidies up by going to his right as the batsmen take another two. Brings up the 50-run stand between these two. It's been a sedate start but fairly steady as well. |
| 12.3 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Another brace! Williamson clips it through mid-wicket for another brace. |
| 12.4 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Just past gully! Back of a length outside off, Williamson plays with an angled bat. Just beats the diving fielder as it goes to third man for a single. |
| 12.5 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Four Byes! That's gone over everyone! Short ball that stuns Guptill due to the pace and direction. He tries to evade it and it sails over a leaping Buttler to the fence. |
| 12.6 : L Plunkett to M Guptill, Length ball on off stump, extra bounce and it hits Guptill high on the bat. |
| 13.1 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, On a length around off stump, gets across and pats it towards mid on for a single. |
| 13.2 : Ben Stokes to M Guptill, FOUR! PUMMELED! Shortish and around off stump, sits up nicely for Guptill who stands tall to pull it over wide mid on. Clean strike and it races away to the fence for a boundary. |
| 13.3 : Ben Stokes to M Guptill, OUT! STOKES HAS THE LAST LAUGH! Must say this is excellent captaincy from Morgan that has brought about this wicket. On most days against most teams, this would be a slice down to third man for a single. Not today as there is a man at where a proper fifth slip would be. Guptill's wild drive gets a thick slice that goes straight to Root who is stationed there. He takes the catch with ease and this is a huge blow to NZ's chances in this game. |
| Ross Taylor walks out to bat. |
| 13.4 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Short ball on middle stump, Taylor didn't know too much about that as he lets it sail over his head. |
| 13.5 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Fuller and well outside off, Taylor goes for the big drive but mistimes it towards cover. |
| 13.6 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Length ball outside off, presses forward and defends it gently towards mid off. |
| 14.1 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Full and outside off, Williamson presses forward and defends towards the off side. |
| 14.2 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, OUCH! Short ball outside off, Williamson tries to duck but this doesn't rise as much as he expects it to. Cops a blow on the side of his helmet. Seems to be fine, thankfully. |
| The NZ skipper takes out his helmet and takes a minute to cool off. The physio also comes in to have a look. Meanwhile, the scheduled drinks break has been taken as well. Superb start from England's bowlers. There hasn't been any real momentum in the chase so far. |
| 14.3 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Angling into the stumps, Williamson shuffles across and clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 14.4 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Nasty stuff! Good length delivery outside off, the ball kicks a lot off the surface. Taylor prods forward in defence. Gets hit on the gloves and then the ball goes onto hit his helmet. |
| 14.5 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Another good length delivery outside off, Taylor shoulders his arms to it. |
| 14.6 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, A good length delivery angling into the stumps, Taylor gets squared up a bit but still manages to dab it towards the fielder at second slip. |
| 15.1 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Williamson gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 15.2 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson wrists it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 15.3 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Fuller delivery outside off, Taylor drives it back to the bowler. Stokes dives forward to stop the ball in his followthrough. |
| 15.4 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Wide! Way wide outside off at a slower pace, Taylor lets it through to the keeper. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Taylor shuffles across a bit and nudges it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 15.5 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Fuller delivery outside off, Williamson drives it through the cover region for a brace. |
| 15.6 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Short delivery into the batsman, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 16.1 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Angling in from a length around off, Taylor defends it towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 16.2 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Short delivery into the pads, Taylor clips it through the mid-wicket region for a couple. |
| 16.3 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Length delivery outside off, Taylor lets it through to the keeper. |
| 16.4 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Fuller delivery outside off, Taylor gets forward and drives it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 16.5 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Short delivery outside off, Ross Taylor hops a bit and cuts it through the point region for a single. |
| 16.6 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, KW punches it towards sweeper cover. A single is taken. |
| Adil Rashid is introduced into the attack. |
| 17.1 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Tosses this one around middle and leg, Williamson clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 17.2 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Floats this one on a fuller length outside off, Taylor drives it towards long off for a single. |
| 17.3 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Just over! Tosses this one in the line of the stumps, Williamson dances down the track but only manages to chip it just over the bowler's head through short fine leg for a single. |
| 17.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Taylor plays the predetermined paddle scoop past the keeper for a brace. |
| 17.5 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Taylor gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. |
| 17.6 : A Rashid to R Taylor, A bit quicker outside off, Taylor cuts it towards the fielder at backward point. |
| 18.1 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson clips it through the front of square leg region for a couple. |
| 18.2 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, FOUR! That was surely not what Williamson wanted! Short delivery outside off, Kane tries to duck under it. Cannot get his bat down and the ball kisses the bat and flies past the keeper through the short fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 18.3 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 18.4 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Short and wide outside off, Williamson shuffles across and tries to clip it on the leg side. Gets beaten completely as the keeper collects it. |
| 18.5 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Williamson clips it through the mid-wicket region for a couple. |
| 18.6 : L Plunkett to K Williamson, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. Two runs added to the total. |
| 19.1 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Fuller into the stumps, Taylor drives it towards mid on for a single. |
| 19.2 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Fuller into the stumps, Williamson drives it towards mid on for a single. |
| 19.3 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Flatter around off, Taylor defends it back to the bowler. |
| 19.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Floats this one wide outside off, Taylor drives it crisply towards the fielder at covers. |
| 19.5 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Fuller into the stumps, Taylor clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 19.6 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Fuller around off, Williamson dances down the track and drives it towards long on for a brace. |
| Ben Stokes is back for a bowl. |
| 20.1 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Fuller around off, Taylor drives it through covers for a single. |
| 20.2 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Fuller around off, Williamson drives it towards mid on for a quick single. Good knock from the skipper and he will want to make it count today. |
| 30th ODI fifty for Kane Williamson! |
| 20.3 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 20.4 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Fuller into the stumps, Taylor digs it towards mid on for a quick single. |
| 20.5 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Wide! Short delivery into the body, Williamson sways away from the line of the ball. The umpire signals it as a wide. |
| Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson punches it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 20.6 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Williamson gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 21.1 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Fuller around leg, Taylor clips it towards the fielder at wide mid on. |
| 21.2 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Taylor gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 21.3 : A Rashid to R Taylor, FOUR! Just over the fielder! Tossed up around middle, Taylor comes down the track and tries to clear mid on. He just manages to clear the leaping Jake Ball and the ball ball races away to the fence. |
| 21.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Stifled appeal for LBW! Drifting into the pads, Taylor fails to clip it through. Gets rapped on the pads and the players appeal but the umpire is not interested. Good decision as the replays show it was going down leg. |
| 21.5 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Played to the point region by the batsman. One run added to the total. |
| 21.6 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Williamson gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it down the ground for a single. |
| 22.1 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Short delivery into the batsman, Williamson pulls it over the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 22.2 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Nearly dragged on! Length delivery around off, Williamson tries to cut it but gets an inside edge to the keeper. Taylor calls for a single and Williamson responds well. The keeper has a shy at the non-striker's end which he misses. |
| 22.3 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, FOUR! Beautiful! Short delivery outside off, Taylor cuts it over the point region. The fielder from third man tries to cut it off but the ball wins the race. |
| 22.4 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Taylor gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 22.5 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Taylor drives it through covers for a single. |
| 50-run stand between Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor! |
| 22.6 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total. |
| 23.1 : A Rashid to K Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Floats this one down the leg side, Kane Williamson charges the track and clips it through the wide mid on region for a boundary. |
| 23.2 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Williamson gets behind the line of the ball and defends it. |
| 23.3 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Fuller into the stumps, Williamson goes for the slog. Gets an inside edge through square leg for a single. |
| 23.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. |
| 23.5 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Fuller in the line of the stumps, Williamson dances down the track and goes downtown. The ball does not reach the fence as it sticks on the surface. A fielder chases it down and the batsmen run a couple. |
| 23.6 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Williamson clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 24.1 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Leg bye! Angling into the batsman from a good length around off, Williamson shuffles across and tries to clip it fine. Fails to make contact and gets rapped on the thigh pad. The ball goes towards the short mid-wicket region for a leg bye. |
| 24.2 : Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Wide! Way down the leg side, Taylor lets it through. |
| Ben Stokes to R Taylor, Taylor dabs it towards third man for a single. |
| 24.3 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Length delivery into the stumps, Williamson defends it on the off side. |
| 24.4 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Short into the pads, Williamson shuffles a bit and pulls it over the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 24.5 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, Angling into the pads, Williamson fails to clip it through. Gets rapped on the pads and the players appeal. The umpire seems disinterested. Replays show it was going down leg. |
| 24.6 : Ben Stokes to K Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Wide outside off, Williamson carves it over the point region for a boundary. |
| 25.1 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 25.2 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Tossed around leg, Taylor stays behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 25.3 : A Rashid to R Taylor, FOUR! A much needed boundary! Taylor gets to the pitch of the ball and clips it over the mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 25.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Fuller into the stumps, Taylor mistimes his drive towards mid on for a single. |
| 25.5 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Williamson clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 25.6 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Fuller into the pads, Taylor paddles it straight to the fielder at short line leg. |
| Mark Wood is called back into the attack. |
| 26.1 : M Wood to K Williamson, Length delivery around off, Williamson defends it back to the bowler. |
| 26.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, FOUR! You don't bowl those to Kane! Fuller into the stumps, Williamson shows his class there by chipping it beautifully over the mid on region for a boundary. |
| 26.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, Fuller outside off, Williamson chips it over covers for a single. Was not totally in control of it. |
| 26.4 : M Wood to R Taylor, Short delivery around off, Taylor stands tall and defends it with soft hands to scamper across for a single. |
| 26.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson dabs it towards third man for a single. |
| 26.6 : M Wood to R Taylor, In the air...falls short! Banged in short, the ball kicks off the surface. Taylor tries to defend it but get surprised by the extra bounce. Hits the splice of his bat and the ball just falls short of the fielder at short covers. |
| 27.1 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Darted down leg, Williamson clips it fine towards short fine leg for a single. |
| 27.2 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Taylor dabs it towards short third man region and calls for a quick single. |
| 27.3 : A Rashid to K Williamson, Eased down to long on for a single. |
| 27.4 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Googly around off, Taylor mistimes his push towards mid-wicket. |
| 27.5 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Floats this one around off, Taylor waits for it and defends it neatly. |
| 27.6 : A Rashid to R Taylor, Taylor walks down the track and drives it towards long on for a single to keep strike. |
| 28.1 : M Wood to R Taylor, Good length delivery outside off, Taylor mistimes his cut towards the fielder at point. |
| 28.2 : M Wood to R Taylor, Angling into the batsman, Taylor clips it through square leg for a single. |
| 28.3 : M Wood to K Williamson, Short delivery into the batsman, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 28.4 : M Wood to K Williamson, Back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson dabs it towards the fielder at backward point. |
| 28.5 : M Wood to K Williamson, Short delivery outside off, Williamson goes for the pull but he fails to make contact. |
| 28.6 : M Wood to K Williamson, Length delivery into the pads, Williamson clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| Jake Ball is brought back for a bowl. |
| 29.1 : J Ball to K Williamson, Back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson dabs it towards third man for a single. |
| 29.2 : J Ball to R Taylor, Short delivery into the body, Taylor clips it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 29.3 : J Ball to R Taylor, Again dug short around off, Taylor defends it towards point. |
| 29.4 : J Ball to R Taylor, Taylor stands tall and cuts it through the point region for a single. |
| 29.5 : J Ball to K Williamson, Williamson goes for the pull but he misses it completely. |
| 29.6 : J Ball to K Williamson, Williamson dabs it towards third man for a single. |
| 30.1 : M Wood to K Williamson, Williamson pushes it through the backward point region for a couple. |
| 30.2 : M Wood to K Williamson, OUT! Wood gets the much-needed breakthrough! Back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson stays tall and tries to dab it down towards third man. Gets surprised by the extra bounce as Kane gloves it. Buttler accepts it gleefully and sends the Kiwi skipper back to the hut. The Kiwis still need 153 from 118 balls. |
| Time for Drinks! Can this wicket change the course of the match? England will be desperate for wickets while New Zealand want one more steady partnership. |
| Neil Broom strides out to the middle. |
| 30.3 : M Wood to N Broom, Full and outside off, Broom gets forward and pushes it gently towards point. |
| 30.4 : M Wood to N Broom, On a length outside off, Broom stays back and defends it to the off side. |
| Wood fails to go through with the delivery stride thrice in a row. The third time was due to the bails at the non-striker's end coming off due to the wind. |
| 30.5 : M Wood to N Broom, Back of a length around off, Broom defends it firmly from the crease to cover. |
| 30.6 : M Wood to N Broom, Shortish outside off, Broom rises on his toes and defends it to the off side. |
| 31.1 : J Ball to R Taylor, Nearly chopped on! Length ball closer to off stump, no room to cut but Taylor goes through with the shot. Gets a thick inside edge that just goes past the stumps down the leg side. Buttler collects and has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. Broom was in though. |
| 31.2 : J Ball to N Broom, Back of a length around off, Broom is struck high on the pads as the ball goes towards short third man. Stifled lbw shout from Ball but it was too high. |
| 31.3 : J Ball to N Broom, Too straight from Ball and it's worked on the leg side for a single. |
| 31.4 : J Ball to R Taylor, Beaten! Ball has bowled really well today. This is on a length outside off, a bit of extra bounce and Taylor is beaten. |
| 31.5 : J Ball to R Taylor, Back of a length outside off, steered down to third man for a single. |
| 31.6 : J Ball to N Broom, Length ball around off, Broom defends it solidly off the front foot. |
| Liam Plunkett is back. |
| 32.1 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Back of a length outside off, Taylor tries to steer it to third man but gets a bottom edge that goes on the bounce to the right of Buttler who makes a good stop. |
| 32.2 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, DROPPED! Nearly a blinder by Roy. On a length wider outside off, Taylor flashes it uppishly through backward point. Jason dives to his left and gets his fingertips but that's all he could do. The ball races to third man as the batsmen get a single. |
| 32.3 : L Plunkett to N Broom, Shortish around middle, pulled powerfully to deep mid-wicket. On the bounce to the fielder who is a few yards up from the fence. |
| 32.4 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Back of a length outside off, cut away to third man for a single. |
| 32.5 : L Plunkett to N Broom, On middle and leg, Broom gets across and pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 32.6 : L Plunkett to R Taylor, Fuller outside off, drilled through the covers for a single. |
| 33.1 : J Ball to R Taylor, Back of a length outside off, gets back and slaps it to deep point for a single. |
| 33.2 : J Ball to N Broom, Shortish around off, stays back to dab it on the off side but gets a bottom edge towards the left of the backward point fielder. |
| 33.3 : J Ball to N Broom, Length ball around off stump, Broom gets across the sticks to flick but gets an inside edge on to the pads. The ball rolls near the stumps as the batsmen steal a single. |
| 33.4 : J Ball to R Taylor, OUT! BIG WICKET! Taylor succumbs to the pressure of the asking rate which was mounting a bit. Tries to whip a fuller ball uppishly but only pops it to short mid-wicket where Root takes an easy catch. No glory stuff from Ross today and New Zealand have lost both their set batsmen in fairly quick succession. England on top. |
| Jimmy Neesham is the new man in. |
| 33.5 : J Ball to J Neesham, Back of a length on leg stump, Neesham clips it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 33.6 : J Ball to N Broom, Length ball outside off, punched through the covers for a brace. |
| 34.1 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Back of a length around off stump, Neesham gets back and blocks it solidly to the off side. |
| 34.2 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Back of a length around off, skids through off the deck as Neesham misses the pull. Didn't rise as much as he expected. |
| 34.3 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Length ball around middle, tucked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 34.4 : L Plunkett to N Broom, Length ball on the pads, worked through square leg for a single. |
| 34.5 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, FOUR! Clean strike! A touch full and around off, Neesham lifts it easily over the mid on fielder. Comfortably clears the infield and finds the fence. Much-needed one for the Kiwis. They need a partnership to get some momentum back. |
| 34.6 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Shortish around middle, Neesham mistimes the pull towards square leg. Single taken. |
| Adil Rashid is back on. |
| 35.1 : A Rashid to J Neesham, Floated around off, Neesham gets back and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 35.2 : A Rashid to J Neesham, Drifting in around middle, nudged gently through wide mid on. Good running as the batsmen come back for two. |
| Appeal for lbw against Neesham. Didn't look that close to the naked eye but Morgan has somehow got convinced to use the DRS. |
| 35.3 : A Rashid to J Neesham, NOT OUT! Neesham goes for the reverse sweep and is struck on the pads. Loud shout for lbw that is turned down. Rashid has a word with his captain and convinces Morgan to take the review. Has to be an optimistic shout at best. Hot Spot and Snickometer don't detect an edge. Over to ball tracking then. It's pitching outside leg and that's the end of that. Not surprising as it seemed like pitching outside the line to the naked eye itself. England have lost their review. |
| 35.4 : A Rashid to J Neesham, Fuller on middle, worked to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 35.5 : A Rashid to N Broom, Floated around off, Broom presses forward and defends solidly towards cover. |
| 35.6 : A Rashid to N Broom, Drifting in around middle, nudged gently towards the leg side. |
| 36.1 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Good length around middle, blocked solidly towards the leg side. Single taken. |
| 36.2 : L Plunkett to N Broom, On middle and leg, clipped behind square leg for a single. |
| 36.3 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, Back of a length around off, Neesham gets an under-edge onto the pads as the ball goes to mid-wicket. Single taken. |
| 36.4 : L Plunkett to N Broom, Back of a length outside off, steered to third man for a single. |
| 36.5 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, SIX! CLUBBED OVER LONG ON! Good meaty blow from Neesham. Gets underneath the length ball and deposits this over the ropes for a biggie. Lovely strike with a clean bat swing. He's looked positive right from the outset. |
| 36.6 : L Plunkett to J Neesham, OUT! NEESHAM FALLS! Plunkett drags his length short and forces a pull shot. It's struck fairly well but manages to pick out Hales at deep mid-wicket to perfection. England chipping away at the wickets with some wily bowling. NZ are under the pump. 120 needed from 78 balls. |
| Corey Anderson is the new man in. |
| 37.1 : A Rashid to C Anderson, Floated outside off, leans forward and blocks it to the off side. |
| 37.2 : A Rashid to C Anderson, Flatter around off, crunched off the back foot to long off for a single. |
| 37.3 : A Rashid to N Broom, Floated outside off, stays back and cuts but straight to cover-point. |
| 37.4 : A Rashid to N Broom, Floated around off, Broom uses his feet and chips it inside out over extra cover. Long off comes across to his left to tidy up as the batsmen take two. |
| 37.5 : A Rashid to N Broom, Flatter outside off, stays back and blocks it to the off side. |
| Broom has been given out lbw. He opts for the review. Has this spun a bit too much? |
| 37.6 : A Rashid to N Broom, OUT! NO, IT HASN'T! Rashid has a wicket to his name. Lovely leg break around middle, Broom gets across to sweep but is struck on the back leg. Huge lbw shout and it's given by the umpire. After a chat with Anderson, the review is taken by Neil. No bat involved as confirmed by Hot Spot and Snicko. Ball Tracking shows the impact in line and going to clip the top of off stump. Umpire's call and so the on-field decision will stay. Broom has to go. NZ continue to implode. |
| Mitchell Santner is the new man in. |
| Ben Stokes is back on. |
| 38.1 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Back of a length outside off, Anderson hangs back and defends it to the off side. |
| 38.2 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Shortish outside off, Anderson cuts it to sweeper cover for a single. |
| 38.3 : Ben Stokes to M Santner, On a length outside off, Santner tries to push at it but is beaten as the ball keeps a tad low. |
| 38.4 : Ben Stokes to M Santner, Beaten again! Length ball outside off, Santner tries to put bat on ball but the ball goes past the outside edge. |
| 38.5 : Ben Stokes to M Santner, Back of a length outside off, punched off the back foot towards mid on for a single. |
| 38.6 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Shortish outside off, Anderson looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on to the track. |
| 39.1 : A Rashid to M Santner, Fuller outside off, leans forward and blocks it solidly. |
| 39.2 : A Rashid to M Santner, Drifting in around middle, Santner clips it towards mid-wicket. |
| 39.3 : A Rashid to M Santner, Shortened length around off, MS sits back to punch it but mistimes it down the track to the bowler. |
| 39.4 : A Rashid to M Santner, Floated on a length on off stump, a bit of extra bounce as Santner looks to block off the back foot. |
| 39.5 : A Rashid to M Santner, Floated on a length around off, nudged to backward point for a quick single. |
| 39.6 : A Rashid to C Anderson, Floated around off stump, gets back and across to clip it to the leg side for a single. |
| Powerplay 3 has been signaled. Five fielders now allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the end. |
| 40.1 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, FOUR! Slammed! A boundary for Anderson. NZ need plenty of these quickly to have some chance in this chase. Fuller length outside off, Anderson makes room and blasts this past the diving mid off fielder. The ball races to the fence for a boundary. |
| 40.2 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Length ball outside off, Anderson goes for the cut but gets a bottom edge on to the track. |
| 40.3 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Speared well wide outside off, Anderson goes for a flashy cut but misses. |
| 40.4 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Slower and short outside off, Anderson thought of a leave but then decides to dab it late. Gets beaten eventually due to the lack of pace. |
| 40.5 : Ben Stokes to C Anderson, Length ball on off stump, jammed towards cover for a single. |
| 40.6 : Ben Stokes to M Santner, DOESN'T CARRY! Back of a length around off, Santner looks to flat-bat it down the ground but miscues it towards the deep. Ali covers good ground and lunges forward but the ball falls short of him. The batsmen take a single. Surely there was a second run there. |
| 41.1 : A Rashid to M Santner, OUT! ANOTHER ONE FALLS! This a flighted fuller ball around leg stump, Santner steps out to dig it out but misses. Buttler takes it well and whips off the bails comfortably. Santner was well down the track and that's the second scalp for Adil. Good stuff by Buttler as he was blinded by the batsman but did really well. It's a wide but that's okay for stumpings. England romping towards a big win at the moment. |
| 0.0 : Adam Milne is the new man in. |
| 41.1 : A Rashid to A Milne, DROPPED! Rashid has dropped a simple chance. Tossed up outside off, Milne drives it straight back at the bowler who spills a regulation chance. Palms it towards mid off as the batsmen take a single. |
| 41.2 : A Rashid to C Anderson, Floated around middle, gets across and clips it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 41.3 : A Rashid to A Milne, Fuller outside off, presses forward and blocks it solidly. |
| 41.4 : A Rashid to A Milne, Drifting in around middle, Milne gets an inside edge towards the leg side. |
| 41.5 : A Rashid to A Milne, Flighted around middle, Milne pushes with hard hands and gets an inside edge through backward square leg for a single. |
| 41.6 : A Rashid to C Anderson, Floated around off, gets back and blocks it solidly. |
| Liam Plunkett is back. |
| 42.1 : L Plunkett to A Milne, Back of a length outside off, steered towards short third man as the batsmen take a single. |
| 42.2 : L Plunkett to C Anderson, Back of a length outside off, steered towards third man for a single. |
| 42.3 : L Plunkett to A Milne, Dug in short around off, Milne looks to pull but is hit on the body as the ball rolls to the right of the keeper. |
| 42.4 : L Plunkett to A Milne, On a length outside off, dabbed towards point for a single. Shy at the bowler's end misses, wouldn't have mattered anyway. |
| 42.5 : L Plunkett to C Anderson, OUT! FINAL NAIL ON THE COFFIN FOR NZ! Anderson looks to go big on the leg side but miscues it high towards deep square leg. Hales settles under the skier comfortably to send the Kiwi all-rounder on his way. That should be the game for England. Not that Anderson or NZ were threatening to gun this down in the recent few overs but for the sake of academic interests. |
| Tim Southee comes out to bat. |
| 42.6 : L Plunkett to A Milne, FOUR! Length ball outside off, Milne pushes at it but gets an inside edge that just goes past the leg stump. Beats Buttler to his left as well as the ball goes to the fine leg fence. |
| Mark Wood is back on. |
| 43.1 : M Wood to Tim Southee, Four Leg byes! Fuller ball on leg stump, Southee misses the flick but enough pace on this and the ball goes off the pads towards the fine leg fence. |
| 43.2 : M Wood to Tim Southee, Southee clips it away on the leg side for a single. |
| 43.3 : M Wood to A Milne, Full and on the pads, clipped towards the on side for a run. |
| 43.4 : M Wood to Tim Southee, Shortish around off, Southee goes for the pull but misses. |
| 43.5 : M Wood to Tim Southee, Back of a length outside off, punched off the back foot to the off side. |
| 43.6 : M Wood to A Milne, Shortish on middle, pulled away on the leg side for a single. |
| 44.1 : L Plunkett to A Milne, OUT! ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST! Back of a length around off, Milne steps out to go big down the ground but skews it towards mid on. Rashid stationed there goes forward to take a sharp catch. Another scalp for Plunkett, his third and England now just need a wicket to mop up the game. |
| Trent Boult is the last man in. |
| 44.2 : L Plunkett to Tim Southee, Fuller outside off, drilled firmly towards mid off. |
| 44.3 : L Plunkett to Tim Southee, OUT! ENGLAND QUALIFY FOR THE SEMIFINALS! They have lived up their pre-tournament tag of being favorites. Shortish on off stump, Southee goes for the pull but miscues it high towards deep mid-wicket. Roy in the deep takes the catch with ease. Completes a dominating win for the hosts. They were on top throughout. ENGLAND WIN BY 87 RUNS. |
| Another one-sided game in this tournament, we're yet to have a close one. Chasing 311 was going to be tough on a two-paced surface but New Zealand did get some momentum through the Williamson-Taylor partnership after the openers didn't make much impact. However, once the NZ skipper departed, the innings capitulated quite meekly with no real fight whatsoever. In the end, they fell way short of the target. |
| England's bowlers were brilliant, especially with the new ball where they executed the plans to perfection. Ball was the standout bowler as his opening spell set the tone for the innings. Plunkett helped himself to another 4-fer as he mopped up the tail to complete a thoroughly professional performance. Earlier in the day, Root along with Hales and Buttler got England to a challenging score that proved too much for NZ. |
| Man of the Match, Jake Ball says that he was just trying to put the ball in the right areas and hoping something to happen. Reckons that in ODI cricket you should be ready to get hit all around the park. Informs that there was a bit of uneven bounce on the wicket which helped them. Ends by saying that they would look to beat the Aussies in the final game and progress forward with another win under the belt. |
| England skipper, Eoin Morgan says that they were 15-20 runs short at the halfway stage. Reckons that with the batting line-up they have, 300 was par. Mentions that the partnership between Joe Root and Alex Hales set them the perfect base but they failed to capitalise on it. Informs that they learned from the pitch after batting first. Feels that it was two paced and the variations worked well for his bowlers. Adds that the fact that they bat till 10 helps them a lot as it boosts their confidence |
| New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson feels that restricting England to 310 wasn't a bad effort although it was a more than a par score eventually. Credits England's bowlers for doing a great job. States that he and Taylor were trying to set a base for the final assault but it didn't pay off. Opines that it was a tough surface for a new batsman to get going. Says that he failed to judge the bounce a bit and so got hit on the helmet. Accepts that his side's fate is now not in their hands due to th |
| Six games - four one-sided games and two washouts is how the 2017 Champions Trophy has shaped up so far. The tournament hosts qualifying means that three spots are now left up for grabs. South Africa could inch closer to booking their spot tomorrow if they win their clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Let's hope we finally have a close game in this tournament. The day-night game starts at 1330 local, 1230 GMT. Do join us for it. Let's hope the weather stays fine as it's been quite poor in that |
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