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2nd TEST between Australia vs New Zealand is entering into the fourth day (DAY-4). and Australia is ahead with a massive lead. What can NZ do on DAY4 to come back? Let’s find out.

 

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New Zealand started their innings cautiously but Tom Latham started off well and scored a 50. New Zealand kept on losing wickets regularly. Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell. Both the players could not stay long on the crease and then the NZ wickets fell like a house of cards. Most of the batsmen could not even get into double figures. Pat Cummins was the star of the show for Australia completing his 5 wickets haul on DAY3. New Zealand innings was wrapped-up on just 148 runs in a matter of 54 overs.

 

After getting 10 wickets in 54 overs Australia came in to bat for the second innings and scored 137-4 in 48 overs. Regardless of the four wickets lost Australia is still in the driving seat with a huge lead of 456 runs in this Test Match. Today Australia will start the proceedings and it will be interesting to know when will Australia declare the innings and call in NZ once more to bat in the last innings of the match. Will Australia declare today on DAY-4 Let us find out.

 

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Domain Test Series v New Zealand

Australia win by 279 runs
02 January 2020 23:30 PM
3rd Test - SCG, Sydney
Australia win by 247 runs
25 December 2019 23:30 PM
2nd Test - MCG, Melbourne
Australia win by 296 runs
12 December 2019 05:00 AM
1st Test - Perth Stadium, Perth

 

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Australia Men 467 & 5d-168 ( 155.1 & 54.2 ) overs
New Zealand Men: 148 & 240 ( 54.5 & 71.0 ) overs
Australia win by 247 runs
Toss - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
Batsman
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Neil Wagner*
6
7
1
0
85.71
Tom Blundell
121
210
15
0
57.62
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Nathan Lyon
23.0
4
81
4
3.52
Man of the Match
Travis Head
Commentary
In over# 71
Runs : 8 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 1
Over 71. 8 runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 9-240(rr 3.38)
70.6
W
OUT! Caught. Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Lyon. That's the end of that, a disappointing end for Blundell as he skews one he should've smashed. Boult won't come out to bat due to his broken hand so that is victory for the hosts. Australia have beaten New Zealand by 247 runs in Melbourne to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The hosts got ahead in the contest thanks to a quality century from eventual Player of the Match Travis Head, along with a trio of handy half centuries to help them to an imposing first innings total. In response, the Black Caps were blown away by the incredible Pat Cummins leaving the result all but certain. Tom Blundell made a superb ton to defy the Aussies today however he couldn't take the Kiwis to Day Five, despite their fantastic support in the stands. Special mention also to James Pattinson who was fired up in both innings on his return to the side, bowling some ferocious spells on his home ground. So Australia win the Boxing Day Test comfortably, New Zealand will just be playing for World Test Championship points at the SCG in the New Year. Join us then.
70.5
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
70.4
4
FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Swipes to the rope, Blundell now has his best score in Test cricket. New Zealand may be heading towards defeat but he will never forget today.
70.3
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump down the track driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
70.2
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, dropped catch by Labuschagne.
70.1
4
FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Blundell is cashing in now as the shadows lengthen. He has equalled his career best.
In over# 70
Runs : 13 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 70. 13 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 8-232(rr 3.31)
69.6
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Wagner joins the party, Lyon is taking some punishment late in the day as he searches for his fifth wicket.
69.5
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
69.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
69.3
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Repeat dose, Blundell has the license to attack now with only the tail for company. This will be entertaining viewing.
69.2
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. You can't bowl that length to a man who has batted for more than five hours. Blundell can pick his spot anywhere on his favoured legside.
69.1
.
APPEAL! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot padded, padded to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade, appeal made for L.B.W. Hopeful appeal but it obviously pitched outside leg.
In over# 69
Runs : 3 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 0
Over 69. 3 runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 8-219(rr 3.17)
68.6
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Neil Wagner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to point for no runs, fielded by Starc.
68.5
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Neil Wagner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
68.4
1
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
68.3
2
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, off stump down the track flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
68.2
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
68.1
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 68
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 68. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 8-216(rr 3.18)
67.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
67.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
67.4
2
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
67.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
67.2
W
OUT! Run Out. Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover, fielded by Pattinson, by Paine. Calamitous running, both batsmen end up at the same end and it's a simple one for Australia to complete the run out. Southee set off, then hesitated and there seemed to be no calling at all. The hosts look likely to finish this off tonight now.
67.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 67
Runs : 0 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 0
Over 67. no runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 7-214(rr 3.19)
66.6
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
66.5
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
66.4
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
66.3
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
66.2
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot defending, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Warner.
66.1
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Australia Men: 467 & 5d-168 ( 155.1 & 54.2 ) overs
New Zealand Men 148 & 240 ( 54.5 & 71.0 ) overs
Toss - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
Australia win by 247 runs
RR : 0
CRR : 3.38
Batsman
R
B
4S
SR
D Warner

c: Southee b: Wagner

41
64
3
64.06
J Burns

b: Boult

0
1
0
0
M Labuschagne

b: de Grandhomme

63
149
6
42.28
S Smith

c: Nicholls b: Wagner

85
242
8
35.12
M Wade

c: Watling b: de Grandhomme

38
78
3
48.72
T Head

c: Santner b: Wagner

114
234
12
48.72
T Paine

lbw: Wagner

79
138
9
57.25
M Starc

c: Williamson b: Southee

1
3
0
33.33
J Pattinson

not out

14
11
2
127.27
P Cummins

c: Latham b: Southee

0
5
0
0
N Lyon

c: Wagner b: Southee

1
6
0
16.67
Extras 31(b 5, lb 22, WD 4, NB 0)
Total 467/10 155.1 overs
FOW:
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
T Boult
31.0
3
91
1
2.94
T Southee
33.1
6
103
3
3.11
C de
30.0
5
68
2
2.27
N Wagner
38.0
11
83
4
2.18
M Santner
20.0
1
82
0
4.10
T Blundell
3.0
0
13
0
4.33
Batsman
R
B
4S
SR
T Latham

c: Paine b: Cummins

50
144
4
34.72
T Blundell

c: Paine b: Cummins

15
19
2
78.95
K Williamson

c: Paine b: Pattinson

9
14
0
64.29
R Taylor

c: Burns b: Cummins

4
28
0
14.29
H Nicholls

lbw: Cummins

0
1
0
0
B Watling

c: Burns b: Pattinson

7
17
1
41.18
C de

c: Warner b: Starc

11
33
1
33.33
M Santner

c: Paine b: Pattinson

3
32
0
9.38
T Southee

c: Paine b: Cummins

10
11
2
90.91
N Wagner

not out

18
20
2
90
T Boult

b: Starc

8
13
0
61.54
Extras 13(b 4, lb 4, WD 2, NB 3)
Total 148/10 54.5 overs
FOW:
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
M Starc
12.5
4
30
2
2.34
P Cummins
17.0
5
28
5
1.65
J Pattinson
15.0
2
34
3
2.27
N Lyon
9.0
1
35
0
3.89
M Wade
1.0
0
13
0
13.00
Batsman
R
B
4S
SR
D Warner

c: Blundell b: Wagner

38
65
3
58.46
J Burns

c: Watling b: Santner

35
100
2
35
M Labuschagne

run out (Latham)

19
33
0
57.58
S Smith

c: Southee b: Wagner

7
11
1
63.64
M Wade

not out

30
54
1
55.56
T Head

b: Wagner

28
64
2
43.75
Not bat : Tim Paine,James Pattinson,Pat Cummins,Mitchell Starc,Nathan Lyon
Extras 11(b 4, lb 4, WD 2, NB 1)
Total 168/5 54.2 overs
FOW: (Tim Paine) , (James Pattinson) , (Pat Cummins) , (Mitchell Starc) , (Nathan Lyon)
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
T Boult
9.0
0
30
0
3.33
T Southee
15.0
3
44
0
2.93
C de
5.0
0
14
0
2.80
N Wagner
17.2
1
50
3
2.88
M Santner
8.0
0
22
1
2.75
Batsman
R
B
4S
SR
T Latham

c: Paine b: Pattinson

8
21
1
38.1
T Blundell

c: Lyon b: Labuschagne

121
210
15
57.62
K Williamson

lbw: Pattinson

0
9
0
0
R Taylor

b: Pattinson

2
4
0
50
H Nicholls

st: Paine b: Lyon

33
52
3
63.46
B Watling

c: Warner b: Lyon

22
63
3
34.92
C de

c: Warner b: Lyon

9
12
1
75
M Santner

c: Paine b: Lyon

27
46
5
58.7
T Southee

run out (Pattinson)

2
3
0
66.67
N Wagner

not out

6
7
1
85.71
Not bat : Trent Boult
Extras 10(b 0, lb 7, WD 2, NB 1)
Total 240/10 71.0 overs
FOW: (Tim Paine) , (James Pattinson) , (Pat Cummins) , (Mitchell Starc) , (Nathan Lyon) , (Trent Boult)
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
M Starc
15.0
3
59
0
3.93
P Cummins
18.0
4
47
0
2.61
J Pattinson
12.0
3
35
3
2.92
N Lyon
23.0
4
81
4
3.52
M Labuschagne
3.0
1
11
1
3.67
In over# 156
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 1
Over 156. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 10-467(rr 2.99)
155.1
W
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, by Wagner. There might not be a five-wicket haul for Wagner but he gets involved in the final dismissal with a handy catch on the boundary edge. Lyon picked out the only person around the corner and Australia are all out for 467. About par on this ground in the recent years but that doesn't mean this is an easy wicket. Australia had to grind it out early on before allowing themselves to play their shots. Travis Head took full advantage of this with a marvellous century while Paine, Smith and Labuschagne all passed fifty.Once again it has been Neil Wagner who was the stand-out bowler. A fine effort which reaped rewards of 4-83 from his 38 overs. Without him his team could have been in deep trouble.Over to the two New Zealand openers and Tom Latham will be joined by a new partner in Tom Blundell.
In over# 155
Runs : 4 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 155. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 9-467(rr 3.01)
154.6
2
Neil Wagner to James Pattinson. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Santner, fielded by Blundell.
154.5
.
Neil Wagner to James Pattinson. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
154.4
1
Neil Wagner to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
154.3
.
Neil Wagner to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
154.2
1
Neil Wagner to James Pattinson. Full toss, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
154.1
.
Neil Wagner to James Pattinson. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 154
Runs : 5 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 1
Over 154. 5 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 9-463(rr 3.01)
153.6
.
Tim Southee to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
153.5
.
Tim Southee to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
153.4
.
Tim Southee to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
153.3
W
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Pat Cummins. Slower ball full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, by Latham. Australia are in danger of being bowled out in quick fashion. The lower-order has been sent out with one task, score quick runs. In doing this they are giving their wickets away with the slower balls working wonders for New Zealand.
153.2
1
Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
153.1
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Much taller than most of the other batsmen so able to stand up tall and take control of the short ball.
In over# 153
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 153. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 8-458(rr 2.99)
152.6
.
Neil Wagner to Pat Cummins. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
152.5
.
Neil Wagner to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump swayed away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
152.4
.
Neil Wagner to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Taylor.
152.3
.
Neil Wagner to Pat Cummins. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
152.2
W
OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball full toss, to leg backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, by Santner. Handshakes all round for not just Neil Wagner but also Travis Head. His job is done after scoring his century and any extra runs is just a bonus. Deceived by the change of pace and sliced the ball in the opposite direction to where he was aiming.
152.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Yorker, down leg side backing away Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 152
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 152. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 7-458(rr 3.01)
151.6
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
151.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
151.4
1
Tim Southee to James Pattinson. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
151.3
.
Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Latham.
151.2
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
151.1
1
Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
In over# 151
Runs : 8 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 151. 10 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 7-454(rr 3.01)
150.6
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. This is Head in full T20 mode. Opening up the offside, clearing the front leg and drilling the ball flat and hard to the rope.
150.5
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump moves in front cutting, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Straight over the keeper. It doesn't matter if New Zealand have a fielder down for this shot when it is played so fine.
150.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
150.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
150.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Yorker, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
150.1
.
APPEAL! Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme, appeal made for L.B.W. So close to wicket number four for Wagner. Hits the pad and the bowler is much more interested than everyone else. The fact Head shuffled across made it a lot closer than first look. Umpire's call on the stumps so not out remains.
In over# 150
Runs : 9 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 1
Over 150. 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 7-444(rr 2.96)
149.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Eases onto the front foot and times the ball through the covers for four. A proper batsman would have been proud of that.
149.5
.
Tim Southee to James Pattinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
149.4
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Latham.
149.3
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Finally Head finds the gap and the elusive single which takes him past 100. A Boxing Day Test he will never forget. Brilliant knock.
149.2
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, wide outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
149.1
W
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Williamson. Wickets fall while Head remains stuck on 99. The ball was there to hit over the top but Starc didn't have the timing required to clear the fielders. Straight up and the Kiwi captain took the easiest of catches.
In over# 149
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 149. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 6-435(rr 2.92)
148.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
148.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, bottom edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Southee.
148.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Boult.
148.3
1
Neil Wagner to Mitchell Starc. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
148.2
.
Neil Wagner to Mitchell Starc. Yorker, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
148.1
W
OUT! L.B.W. Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short extra cover. The appeal was loud and prolonged from Wagner and rightly so. He knew this was close and once the finger didn't go up he begged Williamson to review. Spot on with the review as ball-tracking shows three red lights and Paine will have to wait a little longer for his first Test century.
In over# 148
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 148. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-434(rr 2.93)
147.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
147.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
147.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
147.3
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Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
147.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
147.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 147
Runs : 0 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 147. no runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-431(rr 2.93)
146.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls. Wicketless session for New Zealand as Australia grab a stranglehold on the game. Travis Head and Tim Paine have batted beautifully and they are both within reach of Test centuries. Head is the closer on 98 while Paine still has some work to do for the 23 more runs. No joy for the Kiwis and it looks like they will be facing an mammoth task when it comes to batting.
146.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
146.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
146.3
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Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
146.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
146.1
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 146
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 146. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-431(rr 2.95)
145.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Southee. Head moves to two away from a century. Can he get it before Tea?
145.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
145.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Santner.
145.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Boult.
145.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Watling.
145.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 145
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 145. 6 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-428(rr 2.95)
144.6
.
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. In-swinging half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
144.5
.
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
144.5
1
Wide Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
144.4
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Taylor.
144.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
144.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
144.1
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 144
Runs : 4 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 144. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-422(rr 2.93)
143.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
143.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
143.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
143.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
143.2
2
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Boult.
143.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 143
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 143. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-418(rr 2.92)
142.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
142.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
142.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
142.3
1
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Nicholls.
142.2
.
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
142.1
.
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 142
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 142. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-417(rr 2.94)
141.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
141.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
141.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
141.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
141.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
141.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 141
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 141. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-414(rr 2.94)
140.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
140.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
140.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
140.3
1
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
140.2
2
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Williamson, fielded by Wagner.
140.1
.
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham. Wagner out and Boult back in. A massive difference in attack.
In over# 140
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 140. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-411(rr 2.94)
139.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
139.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
139.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
139.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
139.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
139.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 139
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 139. 5 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-410(rr 2.95)
138.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
138.5
1
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
138.4
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
138.3
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. Same approach from Wagner, this time from around the wicket.
138.2
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
138.1
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 138
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 138. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-405(rr 2.93)
137.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
137.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
137.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
137.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
137.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
137.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 137
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 137. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-402(rr 2.93)
136.6
1
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
136.5
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit pad to fine leg for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
136.4
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
136.3
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Southee.
136.2
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
136.1
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 136
Runs : 6 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 136. 6 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-401(rr 2.95)
135.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
135.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
135.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
135.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for 1 run, fielded by Taylor.
135.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
135.1
4
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Good enough to dissect the two diving fielders. Perfectly placed drive.
In over# 135
Runs : 4 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 135. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-395(rr 2.93)
134.6
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
134.5
1
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
134.4
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
134.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
134.3
1
Wide Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
134.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
134.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit body to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 134
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 134. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-391(rr 2.92)
133.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
133.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
133.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
133.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
133.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
133.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Nicholls.
In over# 133
Runs : 6 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 133. 6 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-389(rr 2.92)
132.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, mis-fielded by Latham.
132.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
132.4
2
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
132.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
132.2
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. Up and under with nobody close to where the ball bounces. Everyone is packed on the legside so Head stands up tall and takes it over the offside instead.
132.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 132
Runs : 3 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 132. 3 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-383(rr 2.90)
131.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
131.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
131.4
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
131.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
131.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
131.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
In over# 131
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 131. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-380(rr 2.90)
130.6
4
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Tickled around the corner to take Paine onto 60 with nine boundaries.
130.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Boult.
130.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
130.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
130.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Watling.
130.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run.
In over# 130
Runs : 4 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 130. 4 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-375(rr 2.88)
129.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
129.5
4
FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Right out of the screws. Beautiful sound off the bat and Tim Paine could stand and admire his handywork.
129.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, shy attempt by de Grandhomme.
129.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Half volley, to leg down the track working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
129.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
129.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 129
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 129. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-371(rr 2.88)
128.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
128.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track working, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
128.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.
128.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
128.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
128.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 128
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 128. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-369(rr 2.88)
127.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run.
127.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
127.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
127.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
127.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, run save by Santner.
127.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. The second time in two overs Head has been beaten on the outside.
In over# 127
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 127. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-368(rr 2.90)
126.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Boult.
126.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
126.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
126.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
126.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
126.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 126
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 126. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-367(rr 2.91)
125.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
125.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
125.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
125.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
125.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
125.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 125
Runs : 5 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 125. 5 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 5-366(rr 2.93)
124.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. So many fielders on the legside trying to stop the horizontal bat shot yet Paine continues to find the boundaries.
124.5
.
Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
124.4
.
Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
124.3
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
124.2
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
124.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 124
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 124. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-361(rr 2.91)
123.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, off stump down the track working, leading edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
123.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
123.4
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
123.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
123.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
123.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 123
Runs : 6 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 123. 6 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 5-360(rr 2.93)
122.6
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Southee, fielded by Wagner.
122.5
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
122.4
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
122.3
2
Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
122.2
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs. This is Paine's problem and why New Zealand have fielders waiting in the deep. He cannot resist taking on the short stuff even if the ball isn't in his area.
122.1
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 122
Runs : 6 Bowler: Tom Blundell Wickets : 0
Over 122. 6 runs. Bowler: Tom Blundell. Australia: 5-354(rr 2.90)
121.6
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break full toss, middle stump down the track driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
121.5
4
FOUR! Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Way too short and sits up on this surface. Head has ample time to pick his spot and does so in fine style.
121.4
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
121.3
1
Tom Blundell to Tim Paine. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
121.2
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Tom Blundell to Tim Paine. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
121.1
1
Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 121
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 121. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 5-348(rr 2.88)
120.6
.
Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
120.5
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
120.4
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
120.3
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Bisects the two deep fielders perfectly. They are both placed hoping for a top edge from the pull but Paine keeps it down and times it sweetly.
120.2
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
120.1
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 120
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tom Blundell Wickets : 0
Over 120. 1 run. Bowler: Tom Blundell. Australia: 5-344(rr 2.87)
119.6
.
Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
119.5
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
119.4
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
119.3
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
119.2
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
119.1
1
Tom Blundell to Tim Paine. Off break back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run.
In over# 119
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 119. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 5-343(rr 2.88)
118.6
1
Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
118.5
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
118.4
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
118.3
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
118.2
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
118.1
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Tim Southee to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 118
Runs : 6 Bowler: Tom Blundell Wickets : 0
Over 118. 6 runs. Bowler: Tom Blundell. Australia: 5-342(rr 2.90)
117.6
.
Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
117.5
1
Tom Blundell to Tim Paine. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
117.4
1
Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
117.3
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
117.2
4
FOUR! Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, past fine leg for 4 runs. Maybe not what Head was expecting after Lunch. The part-time spin of Blundell trundling in to the crease and dragging one short. Put away nicely.
117.1
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Tom Blundell to Travis Head. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to leg slip for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
In over# 117
Runs : 12 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 117. 12 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-336(rr 2.87)
116.6
2
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell. Australia are slowly but surely taking over this match. The runs might not be flowing but they are not losing wickets and instead making life hard for the bowlers. Nothing really happened early on for Trent Boult or Tim Southee and it needed a quick, short spell from Neil Wagner to finally find a chink in the Steve Smith armour.
116.5
4
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Chopped hard and behind square into open space. Another fifty partnership for Australia.
116.4
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Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
116.3
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Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
116.2
2
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell.
116.1
4
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Drops it short and Paine is quick to pounce.
In over# 116
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 116. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-324(rr 2.79)
115.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
115.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
115.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
115.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
115.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
115.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 115
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 115. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 5-322(rr 2.80)
114.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
114.5
2
Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
114.4
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Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Southee.
114.3
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Mitchell Santner to Tim Paine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
114.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
114.1
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Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson. Time to see if there is any spin for Mitch Santner. He should be fresh after only bowling seven overs yesterday.
In over# 114
Runs : 5 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 114. 5 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-319(rr 2.80)
113.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
113.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
113.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
113.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
113.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
113.1
2
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 113
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 113. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-314(rr 2.78)
112.6
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
112.5
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Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
112.4
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Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
112.3
1
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, run save by Blundell.
112.2
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, hit body to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
112.1
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 112
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 112. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-312(rr 2.79)
111.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
111.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
111.4
2
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Santner. Comes back for the second and that will be an eighth Test fifty for Travis Head.
111.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
111.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
111.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 111
Runs : 7 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 111. 7 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-310(rr 2.79)
110.6
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
110.5
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
110.4
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Picks up the boundary in a rather streaky fashion. Off the edge and runs away towards third man.
110.3
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
110.2
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
110.1
3
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 3 runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 110
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 110. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 5-303(rr 2.75)
109.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
109.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
109.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
109.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
109.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Tim Paine. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
109.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls, fielded by Latham.
In over# 109
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 109. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-302(rr 2.77)
108.6
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
108.5
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
108.4
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
108.3
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
108.2
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
108.1
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 108
Runs : 11 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 108. 11 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-302(rr 2.80)
107.6
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs, dropped catch by Santner. Threw everything he had at this. Aerial for a while and it ended up being a tough chance for Santner. Through him before he could react at point.
107.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
107.4
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Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
107.3
3
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Santner.
107.2
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Absolutely crucnhed to the fence. Got everything in position and leant into the drive with positive intent.
107.1
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Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 107
Runs : 5 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 107. 5 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-291(rr 2.72)
106.6
1
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
106.5
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
106.4
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
106.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
106.2
3
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, run save by Boult.
106.1
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Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 106
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 106. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 5-286(rr 2.70)
105.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to silly point for no runs, fielded by Latham.
105.5
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Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
105.4
1
Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Length ball, to leg on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Nicholls.
105.3
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Trent Boult to Tim Paine. Seaming away length ball, to leg no foot movement defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
105.2
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
105.1
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Trent Boult to Travis Head. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 105
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 105. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-284(rr 2.70)
104.6
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
104.5
.
Neil Wagner to Tim Paine. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
104.4
W
OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Spliced in the air uncontrolled to gully, by Nicholls. It is that man again. Whenever they need something to happen New Zealand always turn to Wagner, and he always delivers. He has been on the money to Smith all morning and deserved the wicket. Awkward height for Smith to defend and the ball balloons off the handle towards gully where Nicholls takes a stunning one-handed catch over his head.
104.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Latham.
104.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
104.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 104
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 104. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-284(rr 2.73)
103.6
.
APPEAL! Trent Boult to Travis Head. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Boult is the one who is most excited. He surprised Head with some late movement back in and managed to get through to the pad. Nothing much going for it though.
103.5
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
103.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
103.3
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
103.2
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
103.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 103
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 103. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-283(rr 2.75)
102.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
102.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, shy attempt by Latham.
102.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
102.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
102.2
2
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Boult.
102.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 102
Runs : 5 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 102. 5 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-281(rr 2.75)
101.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
101.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
101.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
101.3
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
101.2
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. There is the boundary this MCG crowd have been waiting for. Head pounces onto the width given with the horizontal bat.
101.1
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 101
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 101. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-276(rr 2.73)
100.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wagner. Exactly the spot Wagner has been aiming for. Has Smith in a tangle and strikes him on the arm.
100.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
100.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
100.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
100.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
100.1
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
In over# 100
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 100. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-275(rr 2.75)
99.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
99.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
99.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
99.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Yorker, to leg on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
99.2
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Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
99.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
99.1
1
Wide Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
In over# 99
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 99. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-274(rr 2.77)
98.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Blundell. Another over without a boundary scored. Some pressure is being built on the two Aussies.
98.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
98.4
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
98.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Southee.
98.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
98.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 98
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 98. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-273(rr 2.79)
97.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
97.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
97.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
97.3
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
97.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
97.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 97
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 97. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-272(rr 2.80)
96.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
96.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Spliced to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
96.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
96.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
96.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
96.1
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Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. New Zealand have turned to Wagner very early this morning. Nothing happening for the two openers.
In over# 96
Runs : 3 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 96. 3 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-272(rr 2.83)
95.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
95.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Boult.
95.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
95.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump no foot movement Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
95.2
3
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, Left to deep square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Boult.
95.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 95
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 95. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-269(rr 2.83)
94.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
94.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
94.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
94.3
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
94.2
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, leading edge to cover for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
94.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 94
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 94. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-267(rr 2.84)
93.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
93.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
93.4
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
93.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
93.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
93.1
.
APPEAL! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Southee, fielded by Williamson, appeal made for Run Out. Off the fingertips and back onto the stumps. New Zealand were excited for a split-second before realising Travis Head was comfortably back.
In over# 93
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 93. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-266(rr 2.86)
92.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
92.5
2
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Wagner. That will be the fifty partnership.
92.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
92.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
92.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
92.1
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 92
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 92. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-264(rr 2.87)
91.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
91.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
91.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
91.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
91.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
91.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) past fine leg for 4 runs.
In over# 91
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 91. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-260(rr 2.86)
90.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
90.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
90.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
90.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
90.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump swayed away Fended, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
90.1
3
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Williamson, fielded by Santner. One team will probably be the happier as we begin day two. That would be the Australian side after making 257-4 after being inserted. Plenty of chances were made by New Zealand but it was one of those days where nothing quite worked. A couple of quick wickets this morning with a relatively new ball and the game could easily turn back into the Kiwis favour.
In over# 90
Runs : 5 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 90. 5 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-257(rr 2.86)
89.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson. A slow day at the MCG concludes with Australia the happier team after being inserted. They have Steve Smith 77 not out and hungry to make his fifth test hundred at this venue. New Zealand battled all day and bowled with great heart but they need to come out all guns blazing in the morning.
89.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
89.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
89.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
89.2
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
89.1
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Williamson.
In over# 89
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 89. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-252(rr 2.83)
88.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
88.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
88.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
88.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
88.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
88.1
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Positive strokeplay late on from Head.
In over# 88
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 88. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-248(rr 2.82)
87.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
87.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
87.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Santner.
87.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
87.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs.
87.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 87
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 87. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-248(rr 2.85)
86.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
86.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge to mid off for no runs.
86.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Latham.
86.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
86.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
86.1
2
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 86
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 86. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-246(rr 2.86)
85.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Beautiful stroke on the up.
85.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
85.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
85.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to fine leg for no runs.
85.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
85.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 85
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 85. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-242(rr 2.85)
84.6
2
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
84.5
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
84.4
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
84.3
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
84.2
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
84.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side Deep in crease Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 84
Runs : 2 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 84. 2 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-239(rr 2.85)
83.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
83.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
83.4
2
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Boult.
83.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to backward point for no runs, run save by Santner.
83.2
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
83.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 83
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 83. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-237(rr 2.86)
82.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
82.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
82.4
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Boult went searching for swing there on a full length. A typically patient display from Smith today.
82.3
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, down leg side moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
82.2
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
82.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 82
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 82. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-233(rr 2.84)
81.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
81.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
81.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
81.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
81.2
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Booming drive from an inducker.
81.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 81
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 81. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-229(rr 2.83)
80.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
80.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
80.4
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
80.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
80.2
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
80.1
.
NEW BALL. Trent Boult to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 80
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 80. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 4-228(rr 2.85)
79.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
79.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
79.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
79.3
3
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 3 runs.
79.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, missed to short fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Watling, fielded by Latham.
79.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Travis Head. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 79
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 79. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-223(rr 2.82)
78.6
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
78.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
78.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
78.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Boult.
78.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
78.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 78
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 78. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 4-222(rr 2.85)
77.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
77.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
77.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
77.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
77.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
77.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
In over# 77
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 77. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-220(rr 2.86)
76.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs.
76.5
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Latham.
76.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
76.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit body to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Southee.
76.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
76.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 76
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 76. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 4-219(rr 2.88)
75.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
75.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
75.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
75.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
75.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
75.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
In over# 75
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 75. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-218(rr 2.91)
74.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
74.5
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Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
74.4
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
74.3
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Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
74.2
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Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
74.1
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Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 74
Runs : 5 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 1
Over 74. 5 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 4-217(rr 2.93)
73.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
73.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
73.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
73.4
1
Wide Colin de Grandhomme to Travis Head. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
73.3
W
OUT! Caught. Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Watling. De Grandhomme has deserved that, troubling Wade throughout. Finally, the left hander has a dash outside off stump and it was an easy take for Watling.If the Kiwis can strike again before the new ball this could still be a good day.
73.2
4
FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs. Wade not finding his timing tries to force off the back foot.
73.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 73
Runs : 10 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 73. 10 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-212(rr 2.90)
72.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
72.5
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Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
72.4
3
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Blundell.
72.3
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Cramped for room. Wade ends up bunting the ball over slip.
72.2
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Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
72.1
3
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
In over# 72
Runs : 0 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 72. no runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-202(rr 2.81)
71.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
71.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Taylor. Wade is frustrated. Eventually he goes for the big drive and it gets a healthy edge. Fell short of Taylor to New Zealand's frustration.
71.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
71.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump moves in front defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
71.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
71.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 71
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 71. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 3-202(rr 2.85)
70.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
70.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
70.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
70.3
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Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
70.2
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Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball full toss, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
70.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock ball full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 70
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 70. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-201(rr 2.87)
69.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
69.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
69.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
69.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
69.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
69.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 69
Runs : 6 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 69. 6 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 3-200(rr 2.90)
68.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
68.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
68.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
68.3
3
Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Wagner, fielded by Blundell.
68.2
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Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Latham.
68.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 68
Runs : 4 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 68. 4 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-194(rr 2.85)
67.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
67.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
67.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
67.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Southee.
67.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
67.1
3
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 67
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 67. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 3-190(rr 2.84)
66.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
66.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
66.4
1
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. In-swinging yorker, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
66.3
2
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
66.2
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
66.1
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 66
Runs : 3 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 66. 3 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-187(rr 2.83)
65.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump moves in front defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
65.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
65.4
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
65.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
65.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
65.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 65
Runs : 0 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 65. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 3-184(rr 2.83)
64.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
64.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
64.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
64.3
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
64.2
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, middle stump moves in front glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
64.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 64
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 64. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 3-180(rr 2.81)
63.6
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
63.5
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
63.4
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
63.3
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
63.2
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
63.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 63
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 63. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-179(rr 2.84)
62.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
62.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
62.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
62.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
62.2
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
62.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 62
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 62. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 3-179(rr 2.89)
61.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
61.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
61.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
61.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
61.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
61.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 61
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 61. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-179(rr 2.93)
60.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, hit helmet past fine leg for 4 runs. These two are locked into a genuine contest. Wagner bowling accurate short balls. Wade has ducked into this and the ball flew for leg byes.
60.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
60.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Santner.
60.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
60.2
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
60.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 60
Runs : 5 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 60. 5 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 3-175(rr 2.92)
59.6
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
59.5
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
59.4
2
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Williamson.
59.3
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
59.2
2
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Latham.
59.1
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 59
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 59. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-170(rr 2.88)
58.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
58.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
58.4
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Williamson.
58.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
58.2
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
58.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 58
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 58. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 3-169(rr 2.91)
57.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
57.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
57.4
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
57.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
57.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
57.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 57
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 57. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-165(rr 2.89)
56.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Southee.
56.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
56.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
56.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
56.2
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg moves in front flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
56.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 56
Runs : 9 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 56. 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 3-164(rr 2.93)
55.6
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Williamson.
55.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
55.4
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge past third man for 4 runs. Working across the line. The edge goes straight down.
55.3
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Fluent on drive all along the varpet.
55.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
55.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 55
Runs : 4 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 55. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-155(rr 2.82)
54.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. A gritty session. New Zealand are keeping the run rate down but aren't looking too threatening. Steve Smith continues into the evening on 41 not out.
54.5
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge past third man for 4 runs.
54.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
54.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
54.2
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, hit body to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
54.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 54
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 54. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 3-151(rr 2.80)
53.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball yorker, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
53.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
53.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
53.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
53.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
53.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 53
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 53. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 3-149(rr 2.81)
52.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
52.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
52.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
52.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
52.2
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
52.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 52
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 52. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-149(rr 2.87)
51.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
51.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
51.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
51.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, outside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
51.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
51.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 51
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 51. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 3-147(rr 2.88)
50.6
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
50.5
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
50.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
50.3
1
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
50.2
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
50.1
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 50
Runs : 0 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 1
Over 50. no runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 3-144(rr 2.88)
49.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
49.5
W
OUT! Bowled. Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, hit body to. It looked flat for the Kiwis and they weren't threatening. An unlikely looking wicket brings them back to life. Some extra bounce hit Labushagne on the elbow and the ball diverted onto the stumps.
49.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
49.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Southee.
49.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Latham.
49.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 49
Runs : 5 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 49. 5 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-144(rr 2.94)
48.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
48.5
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
48.4
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
48.3
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
48.2
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. The short ball is holding no terrors to Smith. Plenty of time to get into position.
48.1
1
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 48
Runs : 0 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 48. no runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-139(rr 2.90)
47.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
47.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
47.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
47.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
47.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
47.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 47
Runs : 7 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 47. 7 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-139(rr 2.96)
46.6
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
46.5
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
46.4
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Picking up the tempo since he went past fifty.
46.3
1
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Williamson.
46.2
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Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump moves in front defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
46.1
2
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 46
Runs : 7 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 46. 7 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-132(rr 2.87)
45.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
45.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
45.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot padded, padded to backward point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
45.3
2
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Wagner.
45.2
4
FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. The second slip has come out and he would have been in business there.
45.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 45
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 45. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-125(rr 2.78)
44.6
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
44.5
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
44.4
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
44.3
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs. Labushagne won't want 2019 to end. He's been in some glorious form and despite not being at his best today but has still reeled off another 50.
44.2
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APPEAL! Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls, appeal made for L.B.W.
44.1
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 44
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 44. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-121(rr 2.75)
43.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump moves in front defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.3
2
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
43.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
43.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 43
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 43. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-119(rr 2.77)
42.6
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
42.5
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
42.4
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
42.3
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
42.2
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
42.1
2
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell, fielded by Latham.
In over# 42
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 42. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-117(rr 2.79)
41.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
41.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump moves in front defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Southee.
41.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
41.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
41.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
41.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 41
Runs : 17 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 41. 17 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 2-116(rr 2.83)
40.6
6
SIX! Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Fast hands and feet from Smith. Second six of the over and Santner under pressure now.
40.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
40.4
3
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Wagner.
40.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
40.2
6
SIX! Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Bad bowling from Santner as he drags one down that deserved smashing.
40.1
2
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 40
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 40. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-99(rr 2.48)
39.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
39.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 39
Runs : 4 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 39. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 2-98(rr 2.51)
38.6
4
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Huge boundaries square here. The batsmen trott through for the second all run four of the day.
38.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
38.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
38.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
38.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
38.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 38
Runs : 0 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 38. no runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-94(rr 2.47)
37.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 37
Runs : 6 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 37. 6 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-94(rr 2.54)
36.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
36.5
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
36.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs.
36.3
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
36.2
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, fielded by Blundell.
36.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 36
Runs : 4 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 36. 4 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 2-88(rr 2.44)
35.6
2
APPEAL! Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, direct hit by Wagner, appeal made for Run Out. Risky second run and Marnus needed a huge dive to save himself from Wagner's fine throw.
35.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
35.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
35.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
35.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
35.1
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, to backward square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Blundell.
In over# 35
Runs : 4 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 35. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-84(rr 2.40)
34.6
3
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme, fielded by Blundell.
34.5
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
34.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
34.3
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, to backward square leg for 1 run, run save by Blundell.
34.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
34.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 34
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 34. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 2-80(rr 2.35)
33.6
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
33.5
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot padded, padded to second slip for no runs, fielded by Latham.
33.4
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
33.3
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
33.2
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
33.1
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 33
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 33. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-80(rr 2.42)
32.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
32.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
32.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
32.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
32.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
32.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 32
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 32. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 2-80(rr 2.50)
31.6
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
31.5
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
31.4
1
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
31.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Boult.
31.2
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
31.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Williamson. Big opportunity missed. Smith sent Labushagne back after a poor call. Williamson had time and missed.
In over# 31
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 31. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-79(rr 2.55)
30.6
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
30.5
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Boult.
30.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
30.3
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, bat-pad to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
30.2
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
30.1
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 30
Runs : 3 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 30. 3 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 2-79(rr 2.63)
29.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
29.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
29.4
3
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Wagner.
29.3
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
29.2
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
29.1
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 29
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 29. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-76(rr 2.62)
28.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
28.5
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
28.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
28.3
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
28.2
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
28.1
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs.
In over# 28
Runs : 8 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 28. 8 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 2-75(rr 2.68)
27.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Troubled by the short ball before lunch, that comfortable pull will make him feel much better.
27.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
27.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Back of a length, middle stump moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
27.3
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, off stump moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
27.2
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. First stroke of authority from Smith.
27.1
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 27
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 27. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 2-67(rr 2.48)
26.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
26.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
26.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
26.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
26.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
26.1
.
APPEAL! Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling, appeal made for L.B.W.
In over# 26
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 26. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-67(rr 2.58)
25.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, Gloved to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner. A tremendous contest between Wagner and Smith in the final over. Smith not happy at not being given leg byes when he thinks he's taking evasive action. He wanders off chatting to the umpires. A cracking morning session ends with honours just around even. There has been some assistance for the seamers and perhaps some evidence that this will get tougher to bat on as the game progresses.
25.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit body to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Watling.
25.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
25.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Latham.
25.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Slower length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
25.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot padded, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 25
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 25. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-67(rr 2.68)
24.6
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
24.5
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
24.4
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
24.3
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, middle stump moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
24.2
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
24.1
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
In over# 24
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 24. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-63(rr 2.62)
23.6
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, to leg on the back foot Fended, Gloved to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner. Excellent stuff from Wagner. Not letting Smith settle at all.
23.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
23.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, middle stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
23.3
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
23.2
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
23.1
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 23
Runs : 0 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 23. no runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 2-62(rr 2.70)
22.6
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
22.5
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
22.4
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
22.3
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
22.2
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
22.1
.
Trent Boult to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 22
Runs : 4 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 22. 4 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 2-62(rr 2.82)
21.6
1
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by de Grandhomme.
21.5
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
21.4
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
21.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
21.2
W
OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump no foot movement driving, thick edge to second slip, by Southee. A stunning catch from Southee sends Warner back. At second slip he dived to his right, it struck his right hand and he was then able to grab on to it on the way down. Warner's was playing out in front of his pad and the Kiwis have struck a vital blow.
21.1
3
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Nicholls, fielded by Latham.
In over# 21
Runs : 2 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 21. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-58(rr 2.76)
20.6
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
20.5
2
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell.
20.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
20.3
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
20.2
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
20.1
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Seaming away back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Santner. Brutal delivery jags and bounces more than Warner expected and hit him in the chest.
In over# 20
Runs : 9 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 20. 9 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 1-56(rr 2.80)
19.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
19.5
3
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
19.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
19.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
19.2
2
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
19.1
4
FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Warner on one knee smashing that through cover. Too much width on show.
In over# 19
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 19. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-47(rr 2.47)
18.6
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
18.5
1
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
18.4
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
18.3
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
18.2
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
18.1
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 18
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 1-45(rr 2.50)
17.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Seaming away back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. Warner suddenly tentative in the face of some nibble from de Grandhomme.
17.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
17.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
17.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, off stump moves in front glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
17.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
17.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 17
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 17. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-43(rr 2.53)
16.6
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
16.5
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
16.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
16.3
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
16.2
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
16.1
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 16
Runs : 3 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 16. 3 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 1-43(rr 2.69)
15.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Boult.
15.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
15.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
15.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
15.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
15.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 15
Runs : 3 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 15. 3 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-40(rr 2.67)
14.6
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
14.5
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
14.4
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
14.3
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
14.2
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
14.1
2
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, well timed to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 14
Runs : 6 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 14. 6 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-37(rr 2.64)
13.6
2
Tim Southee to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
13.5
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. After some good bowling this over this was thrown up inviting the drive. Warner met it powerfully.
13.4
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
13.3
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
13.2
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
13.1
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 13
Runs : 0 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 13. no runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 1-31(rr 2.38)
12.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson. Fine first hour of test cricket. Lateral movement throughout and the Aussie batsmen have knuckled down well after the loss of Burns.
12.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
12.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
12.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
12.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
12.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 12
Runs : 2 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 12. 2 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-31(rr 2.58)
11.6
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
11.5
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
11.4
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
11.3
2
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by de Grandhomme, mis-fielded by Wagner, fielded by Williamson.
11.2
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
11.1
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 11
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 11. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 1-29(rr 2.64)
10.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
10.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
10.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
10.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
10.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
10.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 10
Runs : 3 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 10. 3 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-28(rr 2.80)
9.6
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
9.5
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
9.4
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
9.3
3
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed to long on for 3 runs, run save by Williamson.
9.2
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
9.1
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 9
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 9. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-25(rr 2.78)
8.6
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
8.5
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
8.4
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
8.3
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
8.2
1
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
8.1
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
In over# 8
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 8. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-24(rr 3.00)
7.6
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
7.5
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
7.4
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
7.3
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
7.2
1
Tim Southee to David Warner. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
7.1
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 7
Runs : 7 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 7. 9 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-23(rr 3.29)
6.6
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs. A pretty loose ball to end the over. Very wide and full, risk free for Labushagne to lay the blade on it.
6.5
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot padded, padded to gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
6.4
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Wagner.
6.3
.
Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
6.2
3
Trent Boult to David Warner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 3 runs, run save by Williamson.
6.1
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
In over# 6
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 6. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-14(rr 2.33)
5.6
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
5.5
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
5.4
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
5.3
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
5.2
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
5.1
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 5
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 5. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-14(rr 2.80)
4.6
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Lovely controlled four through the covers.
4.5
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
4.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
4.3
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
4.2
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
4.1
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 4
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 4. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-10(rr 2.50)
3.6
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
3.5
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
3.4
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
3.3
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
3.2
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
3.1
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 3
Runs : 4 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 3. 4 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-10(rr 3.33)
2.6
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
2.5
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
2.4
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
2.3
2
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
2.2
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
2.1
2
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, leading edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 2
Runs : 5 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 2. 5 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-6(rr 3.00)
1.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Long half volley. Labushagne tucks in to ease his nerves.
1.5
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Santner.
1.4
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Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
1.3
1
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
1.2
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Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
1.1
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Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 1
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 1
Over 1. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 1-1(rr 1.00)
0.6
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling. Nervy start from the Aussies. Labushagne with two forceful attempted drives.
0.5
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Trent Boult to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
W
OUT! Bowled. Trent Boult to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to. Incredible start for New Zealand at the MCG. First ball to Burns was full and swinging in, his feet went nowhere and his flat footed drive is defeated. A long walk off on Boxing Day.
1
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
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Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
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NEW BALL. Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
-1.0
Start of Australia Innings. Welcome to the always eagerly awaited Boxing Day Test. It's New Zealand's first such occasion in Australia since 1987 and they are under pressure at 1-0 down in the series. James Pattinson returns on his home ground in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood. New Zealand make two changes. Tom Blundell replacing the out of form Jeet Raval and Trent Boult coming back in for Lockie Ferguson who got injured on his debut in Perth. New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl.
-1.0
Start of Innings. Welcome to the always eagerly awaited Boxing Day Test. It's New Zealand's first such occasion in Australia since 1987 and they are under pressure at 1-0 down in the series. James Pattinson returns on his home ground in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood. New Zealand make two changes. Tom Blundell replacing the out of form Jeet Raval and Trent Boult coming back in for Lockie Ferguson who got injured on his debut in Perth. New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl.
-1.0
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
-1.0
Teams will be announced at the toss
In over# 55
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 1
Over 55. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 10-148(rr 2.69)
54.5
W
OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Yorker, to leg moves in front working, missed to. The fun is over, Starc finishes the job with a trademark yorker. New Zealand have been bundled out for 148 giving Australia a commanding lead of 319. Warner and Burns charge off the field which suggests that the hosts will not be enforcing the follow-on, instead they will give their bowlers a chance to rest up. They deserve it as well because they have been phenomenal today. Cummins lead the way with 28-5, backed up expertly by Pattinson and Starc. Only Latham was able to resist for a long period of time for the Black Caps, they are deep in trouble now.
54.4
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
54.3
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
54.2
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
54.1
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Late Cut, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 54
Runs : 15 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 54. 15 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 9-148(rr 2.74)
53.6
6
SIX! Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Another monstrous blow, Head circles underneath it and can only watch it sail all the way. This is gripping cricket, action every single ball.
53.5
2
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Smith.
53.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
53.3
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Nathan Lyon to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
53.2
6
SIX! Nathan Lyon to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The boundaries at the MCG are big, that doesn't bother Boult though because he clears them with room to spare. Clean striking by the Kiwi number eleven.
53.1
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Nathan Lyon to Trent Boult. Off break half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 53
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 53. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 9-133(rr 2.51)
52.6
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Mitchell Starc to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
52.5
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Neil Wagner. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Glorious stroke, confidently leaning into the full ball and sending it racing to the rope. This is entertaining stuff.
52.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump moves in front glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
52.3
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Length ball, down leg side backing away flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
52.2
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump backing away Fended, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
52.1
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Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 52
Runs : 4 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 52. 4 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 9-128(rr 2.46)
51.6
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Starc.
51.5
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
51.4
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Starc.
51.3
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
51.2
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Wagner didn't know too much about that, it came off the back of the bat in the end and just cleared the slips by a small distance.
51.1
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 51
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 1
Over 51. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 9-124(rr 2.43)
50.6
W
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Got him, Southee was never going to be able to grind out a long innings against this attack. Cummins just hangs one outside off and he can't resist having a little flirt, Paine pouches his fifth catch of the innings. Cummins raises the ball aloft, he's been amazing today even by his high standards.
50.5
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Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
50.4
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Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
50.3
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Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump moves in front cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
50.2
1
Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
50.1
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 50
Runs : 6 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 50. 6 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 8-123(rr 2.46)
49.6
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James Pattinson to Tim Southee. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
49.5
1
James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
49.4
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
49.3
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James Pattinson to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
49.2
1
James Pattinson to Tim Southee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
49.1
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Tim Southee. Half volley, outside off stump no foot movement driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Unbelievably there are only two slips in position and this soars through the gap.
In over# 49
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 49. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 8-117(rr 2.39)
48.6
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
48.5
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
48.4
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg for no runs, dropped catch by Wade. A chance goes begging, a rare blemish by the hosts as Wade spills one. He seemed to get his hands tangled up in the grille of his helmet, it should have been taken.
48.3
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
48.2
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Pat Cummins to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
48.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Lyon.
In over# 48
Runs : 0 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 1
Over 48. no runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 8-116(rr 2.42)
47.6
W
OUT! Caught. James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Another edge and another catch for Paine, everything is going right for Australia. Pattinson punches the air in delight, he's given Santner a real good working over before sending him on his way. New Zealand are sinking towards a monumental first innings deficit.
47.5
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
47.4
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
47.3
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
47.2
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
47.1
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 47
Runs : 4 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 1
Over 47. 4 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 7-116(rr 2.47)
46.6
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Length ball, off stump moves in front flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. That's an interesting way to get off the mark, a casual saunter across the crease and a whimsical whip of the wrists. Southee is going to play his natural game.
46.5
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Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Starc.
46.4
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Pat Cummins to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
46.3
W
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Cummins wins the battle, Latham's defiance is ended. In the end it's a loose stroke after almost four hours of stoic batting, but that is due to the extreme concentration required against this relentless Australian attack. The opener thought he saw a scoring opportunity only to be defeated by late movement off the pitch.
46.2
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
46.1
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 46
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 46. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 6-112(rr 2.43)
45.6
2
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Warner.
45.5
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
45.4
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
45.3
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
45.2
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to silly point for no runs.
45.1
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 45
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 45. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 6-110(rr 2.44)
44.6
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
44.5
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
44.4
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
44.3
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
44.2
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
44.1
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 44
Runs : 3 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 44. 3 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 6-110(rr 2.50)
43.6
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
43.5
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
43.4
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James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
43.3
3
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Lyon. Lots of New Zealanders have made the trip across the Tasman Sea for this Test match and they make a huge noise to show their appreciation for Latham's fifty. It's been a gritty innings against a world class bowling attack.
43.2
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James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
43.1
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James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
In over# 43
Runs : 5 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 43. 5 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 6-107(rr 2.49)
42.6
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APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Mitchell Santner. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Paine, appeal made for Caught. Massive appeal from behind the stumps, Cummins isn't so sure and neither is the umpire. They decide against the review and replays show the noise came from ball brushing pad.
42.5
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
42.4
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
42.3
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
42.2
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
42.1
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs. Latham tries an expansive stroke to start the session and the ball goes in completely the opposite direction to which he was aiming. Wry smile from Cummins, once again he starts a spell in the perfect area.
In over# 42
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 42. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-102(rr 2.43)
41.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, bat-pad to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Burns. Four wickets in the morning session means it is a great one for Australia. Cummins got the ball rolling with two in the space of two balls, Pattinson joined the act with a ripsnorter and Starc ensured he wasn't left out after drinks. Latham is battling hard for New Zealand but he needs someone to stick with him this afternoon, a task that is by no means easy.
41.5
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
41.4
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
41.3
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
41.2
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
41.1
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 41
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 41. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 6-101(rr 2.46)
40.6
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, hit body to third slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
40.5
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
40.4
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
40.3
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
40.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
40.1
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 40
Runs : 0 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 40. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-100(rr 2.50)
39.6
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
39.5
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
39.4
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
39.3
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
39.2
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
39.1
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 39
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 39. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 6-100(rr 2.56)
38.6
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade, fielded by Starc.
38.5
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
38.4
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, to leg on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
38.3
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
38.2
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Starc.
38.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
In over# 38
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 38. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-99(rr 2.61)
37.6
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
37.5
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
37.4
2
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
37.3
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break full toss, middle stump down the track working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
37.2
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
37.1
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 37
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 1
Over 37. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 6-97(rr 2.62)
36.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
36.5
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
36.4
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
36.3
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APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Fended, hit body to leg slip for no runs, by Head, appeal made for Caught. Ferocious bowling, Australia are convinced they have another wicket here but the umpire disagrees. Santner was in an awkward position, looking for self-preservation rather than trying to play a proper shot. Replays suggest it is extremely close to the glove, it might well have touched however there isn't conclusive evidence. Paine isn't happy.
36.2
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Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
36.1
W
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Seaming away back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully, by Warner. Snaffled in the gully, Starc joins the party by ending de Grandhomme's resistance. The big allrounder thought he had this one covered however some extra bounce took him by surprise. It lobbed at a nice pace off the shoulder of the blade and Warner accepted it easily.
In over# 36
Runs : 8 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 36. 8 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 5-97(rr 2.69)
35.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
35.5
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Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
35.4
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Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
35.3
3
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Warner, fielded by Burns.
35.2
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Nimble footwork gets Latham into a great position and he crunches it back past the bowler. The left-hander really struggled for a long time this morning but now he's found his rhythm.
35.1
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 35
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 35. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 5-89(rr 2.54)
34.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
34.5
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
34.4
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wade.
34.3
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
34.2
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
34.1
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 34
Runs : 3 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 34. 3 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 5-88(rr 2.59)
33.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
33.5
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Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
33.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
33.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
33.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wade.
33.1
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
In over# 33
Runs : 4 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 33. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 5-84(rr 2.55)
32.7
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
32.5
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Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
32.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Lyon. Crazy running from Latham to leave de Grandhomme struggling. Lyon had time to gather and take aim, he missed the stumps by a whisker.
32.3
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
32.2
2
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Wade, overthrow by Wade, fielded by Warner.
32.1
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Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
32.1
1
No ball Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
In over# 32
Runs : 4 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 32. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 5-80(rr 2.50)
31.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Burns.
31.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
31.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
31.3
.
APPEAL! Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, to leg down the track working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne, appeal made for L.B.W. Half an appeal but Latham had moved a long way down the pitch, it's not often you'll see them given.
31.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Wade.
31.1
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Lyon starts the day with a loosener drifting down the legside and Latham is able to unfurl his one of his favourite shots.
In over# 31
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 31. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 5-76(rr 2.45)
30.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
30.5
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Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
30.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
30.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
30.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
30.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, shy attempt by Wade.
In over# 30
Runs : 9 Bowler: Matthew Wade Wickets : 0
Over 30. 13 runs. Bowler: Matthew Wade. New Zealand: 5-76(rr 2.53)
29.6
1
Matthew Wade to Colin de Grandhomme. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
29.5
4
FOUR! Matthew Wade to Colin de Grandhomme. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Now it's de Grandhomme's turn to punish some width, I'm not sure the Wade experiment is going to last too long.
29.4
.
Matthew Wade to Colin de Grandhomme. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wade.
29.3
1
Matthew Wade to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
29.3
1
FOUR! Matthew Wade to Tom Latham. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run. A little bit of pressure being released here, Latham gets his first boundary after more than two and a half hours of batting.
29.2
1
Matthew Wade to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
29.1
1
Matthew Wade to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 29
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 29. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 5-63(rr 2.17)
28.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon. A perfect first hour for Australia has further cemented their dominant position. Cummins and Pattinson have been incredible, now a fresh Starc can unleash after a drink. New Zealand have a mountain to climb, Latham is showing them the way with a gritty knock.
28.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
28.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Seaming in length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
28.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
28.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Wade.
28.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 28
Runs : 1 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 28. 1 run. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 5-63(rr 2.25)
27.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming in back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
27.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
27.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
27.3
1
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
27.2
.
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement working, leading edge to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
27.1
.
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 27
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 27. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 5-62(rr 2.30)
26.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, run save by Warner.
26.5
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
26.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
26.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
26.2
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Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
26.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 26
Runs : 5 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 1
Over 26. 5 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 5-62(rr 2.38)
25.6
.
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
25.5
.
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
25.4
3
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Starc.
25.3
1
James Pattinson to Colin de Grandhomme. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
25.2
W
OUT! Caught. James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to first slip, by Burns. Brutal delivery, Watling gets squared up and the ball balloons to Burns who gobbles it up easily. Pattinson finally gets his reward for a wonderful spell this morning, fully deserved on his home ground. There wasn't much Watling could do about that and now New Zealand sink further into the mire.
25.1
1
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Head.
In over# 25
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 25. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-57(rr 2.28)
24.6
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
24.5
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Wade.
24.4
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to leg slip for no runs, fielded by Paine.
24.3
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit body to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
24.2
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
24.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 24
Runs : 1 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 24. 1 run. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 4-56(rr 2.33)
23.6
1
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Head.
23.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
23.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
23.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
23.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, Gloved to silly point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
23.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
In over# 23
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 23. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-55(rr 2.39)
22.6
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wade.
22.5
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
22.4
2
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Wade.
22.3
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
22.2
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
22.1
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 22
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 22. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 4-53(rr 2.41)
21.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
21.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
21.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
21.3
1
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
21.2
1
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming away half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip for 1 run, dropped catch by Smith, fielded by Burns. Put down and this time the rebound isn't kind to Australia, Latham gets away with one. Smith is normally such a reliable slip fielder but he's misjudged this one, diving across when he probably could have left it for first slip. Frustration for Pattinson after producing another peach.
21.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 21
Runs : 4 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 2
Over 21. 5 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-51(rr 2.43)
20.6
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
20.5
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Superb riposte by Watling, pouncing on the overpitched delivery with a crisp stroke. New Zealand need their keeper to dig in now.
20.5
.
Wide Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
20.4
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Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wade.
20.3
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Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
20.2
W
OUT! L.B.W. Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to. Two in two, Cummins is on fire and the MCG erupts with joy. The umpire took a long time to raise the finger but he got it right in the end, with ball tracking showing it would have gone on to graze the top of the bails. It's a great delivery to a new batsman, full and fast and Nicholls played all around it. New Zealand in disarray.
20.1
W
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third slip, by Burns, dropped catch by Labuschagne. Big early strike, Cummins is the man for Australia. It's been a nervous start by the Black Caps and this wicket always seemed on the cards. Taylor went at the very full ball with hard hands, the ball flew quickly to third slip where Labuschagne could only parry it up high and Burns settled under the rebound with a huge smile on his face.
In over# 20
Runs : 1 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 20. 1 run. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 2-46(rr 2.30)
19.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming away back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
19.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
19.4
1
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
19.3
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
19.2
.
APPEAL! James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon, appeal made for L.B.W. Plenty happening early here on Day Three. Pattinson and Cummins are right on the money from ball one.
19.1
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 19
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 19. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 2-45(rr 2.37)
18.6
.
APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, by Warner, appeal made for Caught. Strangled appeal initially for LBW but then a more confident appeal as the ball loops up and is caught in the gully. There is a long discussion and eventually Paine makes the correct decision to not review it. An early scare for Latham.
18.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
18.4
1
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
18.3
.
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Wade.
18.2
.
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
18.1
.
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 18
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Welcome to coverage of Day Three of the Second Test between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG. A fired up Aussie attack made a couple of key breakthroughs last evening to leave the Kiwis under serious pressure, after a marvellous Travis Head century had earlier put the hosts in control. The tourists will need an excellent day with the bat today to stay in the contest, with the Latham-Taylor partnership likely to be crucial. Tim Paine will probably be relying on Nathan Lyon for plenty of overs in the Victorian heat today while the quick bowlers rotate from the other end.
Over 18. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 2-44(rr 2.44)
17.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Starc. After spending nearly two days in the field this was always the worry for New Zealand. A fresh and firing Aussie bowling attack had the new ball in their hand and made things happen. Two late wickets of Tom Blundell and the huge one of Kane Williamson has left New Zealand scrambling to make a decent total. A lot of pressure on Tom Latham and Ross Taylor to go big tomorrow, do join us then.
17.5
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Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
17.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
17.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Wade.
17.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
17.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 17
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 17. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 2-43(rr 2.53)
16.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
16.5
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James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
16.4
2
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
16.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
16.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
16.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 16
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 16. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 2-41(rr 2.56)
15.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
15.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wade.
15.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Starc.
15.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
15.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paine.
15.1
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Latham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
In over# 15
Runs : 0 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 15. no runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 2-40(rr 2.67)
14.6
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
14.5
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
14.4
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
14.3
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, shy attempt by Paine.
14.2
.
APPEAL! James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Huge stroke of luck for New Zealand. Taylor's kryptonite has always been getting trapped on the front pad early on and Pattinson knew that. Hit high on the front pad which prompted Taylor to ask for the review. Extra bounce on this wicket from the new ball has ball-tracking taking it over the stumps. Taylor survives.
14.1
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 14
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 14. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 2-40(rr 2.86)
13.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
13.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
13.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
13.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, hit body to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
13.2
1
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Head.
13.1
.
Pat Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 13
Runs : 4 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 1
Over 13. 4 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 2-39(rr 3.00)
12.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
12.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
12.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
12.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
12.2
W
OUT! Caught. James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, by Paine. This is so unlike Williamson. Taking on the short ball which was wide and not there for the pull. He had to drag it but could only manage a top edge. Tim Paine made a lot of ground and took a wonderful catch over his shoulder.
12.1
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs, fielded by Lyon. An all run four. Big boundaries square at the MCG and a long chase for the fielder.
In over# 12
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 12. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 1-35(rr 2.92)
11.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
11.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
11.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
11.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
11.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
11.1
2
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Lyon. Punched for a couple. Not quite timing them to reach the boundary but ticking over the score is crucial.
In over# 11
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 11. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 1-33(rr 3.00)
10.6
.
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
10.5
1
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
10.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
10.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
10.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Short, to leg swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
10.1
1
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
In over# 10
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 10. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 1-31(rr 3.10)
9.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.1
2
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 9
Runs : 1 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 9. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 1-29(rr 3.22)
8.6
1
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
8.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
8.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
8.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
8.2
1
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
8.1
.
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon. Paine has thrown the ball to Pattinson. What can he do with a new ball in his hand?
In over# 8
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 8. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 1-27(rr 3.38)
7.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
7.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
7.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
7.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
7.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
7.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 7
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 7. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 1-27(rr 3.86)
6.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
6.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Short, to leg swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
6.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. In-swinging yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
6.4
1
Wide Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
6.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Short, to leg swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
6.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
6.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Kane Williamson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 6
Runs : 3 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 1
Over 6. 3 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 1-26(rr 4.33)
5.6
3
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Warner.
5.5
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
5.4
W
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Dragged into the shot with a fuller length. He wasn't afraid to play his shots since coming to the crease but it doesn't end the way he would have wanted it to. Genuine edge through to Paine and Australia are on the board early.
5.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
5.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, bottom edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
5.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 5
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 5. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 0-23(rr 4.60)
4.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
4.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
4.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
4.3
3
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Warner.
4.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
4.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 4
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 4. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 0-20(rr 5.00)
3.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Seaming in length ball, down leg side no foot movement working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
3.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
3.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
3.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
3.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
3.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
In over# 3
Runs : 8 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 3. 12 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 0-20(rr 6.67)
2.6
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. One of the rare occasion when Starc loses his line. Sprays it down the legside, gifting Blundell an easy boundary.
2.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
2.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms past fine leg for 4 runs.
2.3
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Terrific shot on the tip of his toes. Punching the ball at the last moment as it's under his eyes. Positive start from Blundell.
2.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
2.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 2
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 2. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 0-8(rr 4.00)
1.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
1.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
1.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
1.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
1.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, off stump no foot movement Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
1.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Short, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 1
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 1. 8 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 0-8(rr 8.00)
0.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
0.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Wade.
0.4
2
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Pattinson.
0.3
2
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Pattinson.
0.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
0.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
1
NEW BALL. No ball Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Pattinson.
0.1
Start of New Zealand Innings.
In over# 55
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 55. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 5-168(rr 3.05)
54.2
W
OUT! Bowled. Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front working, missed to. Head shuffles too far across the crease and Wagner knocks back his leg stump. Paine immediately waves in Wade, Australia have declared setting New Zealand a highly unlikely 488 runs to win. 78 overs remain in the day, Australia will be seeking the ten wickets required to seal victory within that time. New Zealand's first job will be to survive to lunch with minimal damage.
54.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 54
Runs : 3 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 54. 3 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-168(rr 3.11)
53.6
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
53.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
53.4
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
53.3
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
53.2
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
53.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Southee.
In over# 53
Runs : 3 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 53. 3 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-165(rr 3.11)
52.6
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to leg slip for 1 run, shy attempt by Watling.
52.5
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
52.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
52.3
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
52.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
52.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 52
Runs : 2 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 52. 2 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-162(rr 3.12)
51.6
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run.
51.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
51.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
51.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
51.2
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
51.1
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 51
Runs : 3 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 51. 3 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-160(rr 3.14)
50.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Southee. Head and Wade just ticking along at the moment, they are playing positively but New Zealand are protecting the boundary well.
50.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
50.4
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
50.3
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for 1 run, shy attempt by Wagner.
50.2
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
50.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 50
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 50. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-157(rr 3.14)
49.6
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
49.5
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run.
49.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
49.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
49.2
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Taylor, fielded by Blundell.
49.1
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
In over# 49
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 49. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-153(rr 3.12)
48.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
48.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
48.4
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Taylor.
48.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
48.2
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
48.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 48
Runs : 7 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 48. 7 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-151(rr 3.15)
47.6
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. First boundary of the morning. Head did well just to reach it with Southee sticking to a very wide line outside off stump. It was always a safe shot with no third man in place.
47.5
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
47.4
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
47.3
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
47.2
2
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs.
47.1
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 47
Runs : 3 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 47. 3 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-144(rr 3.06)
46.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs.
46.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
46.4
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
46.3
2
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
46.2
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Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Slower ball yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
46.1
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 46
Runs : 4 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 46. 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-141(rr 3.07)
45.6
2
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs.
45.5
1
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Latham.
45.4
1
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
45.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
45.2
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Tim Southee to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
45.1
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to third slip for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
In over# 45
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 45. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-137(rr 3.04)
44.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Williamson. Australia are in complete control of proceedings at the MCG after a fantastic Day Three. Pat Cummins got things rolling for them this morning, nailing a perfect line and length from ball one and finishing with an outstanding 28-5. Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson also chipped in, with Tom Latham the only New Zealand batsman able to resist for any period of time. The Kiwis were bundled out for just 148 leaving them 319 behind and with a mountain to climb to save the match and series. They showed impressive spirit to keep fighting in the final session, however it will take a miracle to prevent the hosts going 2-0 up at some point over the next two days.
44.5
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
44.4
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Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
44.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
44.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
44.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 44
Runs : 7 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 44. 7 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-136(rr 3.09)
43.6
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.5
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.4
2
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell.
43.3
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
43.2
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Slashed to the rope, Wade loves any width and uses it to his advantage here.
43.1
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 43
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 43. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-129(rr 3.00)
42.6
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
42.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
42.4
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
42.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
42.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
42.1
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 42
Runs : 5 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 42. 5 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-127(rr 3.02)
41.6
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
41.5
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. That's a clever stroke, leaning back and using the pace on offer to pick up the first boundary in quite a while.
41.4
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
41.3
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
41.2
1
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
41.1
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 41
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 41. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-122(rr 2.98)
40.6
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Williamson. Not long left until the close now at the MCG.
40.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
40.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
40.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot Leave, hit body to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
40.2
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
40.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 40
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 40. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 4-120(rr 3.00)
39.6
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.5
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
39.4
1
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Yorker, to leg on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wagner.
39.3
.
Trent Boult to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
39.2
1
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
39.1
.
Trent Boult to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 39
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 39. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-117(rr 3.00)
38.6
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
38.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
38.4
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
38.3
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
38.2
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
38.1
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 38
Runs : 3 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 38. 3 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-115(rr 3.03)
37.6
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.5
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
37.4
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.3
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Half volley, outside off stump no foot movement pushing, inside edge to mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Santner.
37.2
.
Tim Southee to Travis Head. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
37.1
3
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs.
In over# 37
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 37. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-112(rr 3.03)
36.6
1
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
36.5
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
36.4
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
36.3
.
Neil Wagner to Matthew Wade. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
36.2
1
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
36.1
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 36
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 36. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 4-110(rr 3.06)
35.6
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
35.5
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
35.4
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
35.3
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Latham.
35.2
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Latham.
35.1
.
Tim Southee to Matthew Wade. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 35
Runs : 0 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 35. no runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 4-110(rr 3.14)
34.6
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
34.5
.
Neil Wagner to Travis Head. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
34.4
W
OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, by Southee. New Zealand are on a roll, that's three wickets in the space of four overs to dent Australia's progress. Wagner seems to have the wood on Smith at the moment, constantly targetting him with short balls and it is working a treat. The Kiwis in the crowd celebrate like they have just won the match, their support has been incredible despite the situation.
34.3
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
34.2
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
34.1
.
Neil Wagner to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 34
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 1
Over 34. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 3-110(rr 3.24)
33.6
W
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, Gloved to wicketkeeper, by Watling. Success for Santner, that will boost his confidence after a difficult time in this series so far. Burns was looking for a delicate dab with no slip in place but it just brushed his glove through to Watling. That will really annoy the opener, he did all the hard work and couldn't kick on.
33.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
33.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
33.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Steven Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Southee.
33.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
33.1
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 33
Runs : 7 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 33. 7 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 2-108(rr 3.27)
32.6
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
32.5
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
32.4
.
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
32.3
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Smashed tennis-style, Smith means business this evening it seems.
32.2
2
Tim Southee to Steven Smith. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
32.1
1
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 32
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 1
Over 32. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 2-101(rr 3.16)
31.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run.
31.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, Gloved to gully for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
31.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Arm length ball, off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
31.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
31.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
31.1
W
OUT! Run Out. Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg, fielded by Latham, by Santner. The Black Caps have spent a lot of time in the field during this series but their standards have never really slipped. Labuschagne has to walk off disappointed, it's an unnecessary run out in the circumstances. Latham was quick to gather and release and Santner was able to complete the job with a sharp piece of work.
In over# 31
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 31. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-100(rr 3.23)
30.6
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
30.5
1
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
30.4
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
30.3
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
30.2
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
30.1
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 30
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 30. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 1-99(rr 3.30)
29.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Santner.
29.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
29.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
29.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
29.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, mis-fielded by Wagner, fielded by Taylor.
29.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 29
Runs : 10 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 29. 10 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-98(rr 3.38)
28.6
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham. Time for drinks with Australia starting to motor. New Zealand are just looking to stem the flow but it's very difficult on such a large outfield.
28.5
4
FOUR! Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past third man for 4 runs. The shackles are well and truly off for Burns now, he capitalizes on some width by scything the ball to the fence. There was a fielder in the deep but he was left with no chance.
28.4
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
28.3
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
28.2
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
28.1
6
SIX! Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Boom, that's the sort of shot that you would expect to see in the BBL not in a Test match. Burns plants his front foot and then wallops it back over the bowler's head with disdain.
In over# 28
Runs : 4 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 28. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 1-88(rr 3.14)
27.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson. These two happy to milk the bowling and take the singles on offer. No need to rush with so much time left in the match and the weather set fair.
27.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
27.4
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Southee.
27.3
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
27.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
27.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 27
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 27. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 1-84(rr 3.11)
26.6
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
26.5
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
26.4
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
26.3
1
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
26.2
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
26.1
.
Tim Southee to Marnus Labuschagne. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 26
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 26. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 1-83(rr 3.19)
25.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Santner.
25.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Santner.
25.4
3
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 3 runs.
25.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
25.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
25.1
2
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to backward square leg for 2 runs.
In over# 25
Runs : 8 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 25. 8 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-78(rr 3.12)
24.6
2
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Blundell.
24.5
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
24.4
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
24.3
1
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run.
24.2
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
24.1
3
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed to long off for 3 runs, fielded by Williamson.
24.1
1
Wide Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
In over# 24
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 24. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 1-70(rr 2.92)
23.6
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
23.5
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
23.4
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
23.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Latham.
23.2
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Watling.
23.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Latham.
In over# 23
Runs : 1 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 23. 1 run. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-67(rr 2.91)
22.6
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
22.5
.
APPEAL! Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme, appeal made for L.B.W. Wagner takes the opportunity to clear his throat but there was a clear inside edge.
22.4
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run.
22.3
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Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wagner, fielded by de Grandhomme.
22.2
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Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
22.1
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Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 22
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 22. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 1-66(rr 3.00)
21.6
.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
21.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
21.4
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Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
21.3
.
Mitchell Santner to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Santner.
21.2
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
21.1
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Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
In over# 21
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 1
Over 21. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 1-64(rr 3.05)
20.6
.
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
20.5
1
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
20.4
1
Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
20.3
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Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
20.2
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Neil Wagner to Marnus Labuschagne. In-swinging yorker, outside off stump no foot movement working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
20.1
W
OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to David Warner. Back of a length, down leg side backing away cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, by Blundell. Wagner gets Warner again, that's three times in the series now. The left-handed opener was just starting to tick, looking to quickly go up the gears but he's been stopped in his tracks much to the disappointment of the MCG. He walks off with a wry smile, he made decent contact with that delivery and slapped it straight at a fielder.
In over# 20
Runs : 4 Bowler: Mitchell Santner Wickets : 0
Over 20. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. Australia: 0-62(rr 3.10)
19.6
1
Mitchell Santner to David Warner. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
19.5
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
19.4
1
Mitchell Santner to David Warner. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
19.3
.
Mitchell Santner to David Warner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
19.2
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Mitchell Santner to David Warner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
19.1
1
Mitchell Santner to Joe Burns. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 19
Runs : 2 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 19. 2 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 0-58(rr 3.05)
18.6
1
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
18.5
1
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
18.4
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
18.3
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
18.2
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Neil Wagner to David Warner. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
18.1
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
In over# 18
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 0-56(rr 3.11)
17.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
17.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
17.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.
17.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
17.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
17.1
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Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
17.1
1
Wide Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Seaming away half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Watling.
In over# 17
Runs : 5 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 0-54(rr 3.18)
16.6
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
16.5
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs. Burns has been batting for well over an hour and now gets his first boundary. He seemed to be sweating on the short ball and was onto it in a flash.
16.4
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Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
16.3
1
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
16.2
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
16.1
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 16
Runs : 5 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 0-49(rr 3.06)
15.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
15.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
15.4
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
15.3
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Latham.
15.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
15.1
4
FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, past fine leg for 4 runs. Easy pickings for Warner, all that is required is a little bit of willow and the ball races away. Runs starting to flow freely for Warner.
In over# 15
Runs : 7 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 15. 7 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 0-44(rr 2.93)
14.6
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
14.5
1
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
14.4
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
14.3
4
FOUR! Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Genuine edge and the ball shoots just wide of Southee's outstretched hand. This might be a difficult situation for the tourists but you can be sure that Wagner will never give up.
14.2
1
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
14.1
1
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
In over# 14
Runs : 4 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 14. 4 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 0-37(rr 2.64)
13.6
3
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Santner.
13.5
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Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
13.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
13.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
13.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
13.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 13
Runs : 5 Bowler: Neil Wagner Wickets : 0
Over 13. 5 runs. Bowler: Neil Wagner. Australia: 0-33(rr 2.54)
12.6
1
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
12.6
1
No ball Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. In-swinging back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
12.5
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
12.4
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Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
12.3
.
Neil Wagner to Joe Burns. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
12.2
3
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
12.1
.
Neil Wagner to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 12
Runs : 2 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 12. 2 runs. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 0-28(rr 2.33)
11.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run. No drama in that mini session with the bat for Australia, Warner and Burns have extended the lead to 347 runs. New Zealand will keep on fighting but it is very difficult to see any way back into the match for them.
11.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run.
11.4
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Santner.
11.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
11.2
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Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
11.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 11
Runs : 6 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 11. 10 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-26(rr 2.36)
10.6
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
10.5
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left past fine leg for 4 runs.
10.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
10.3
4
FOUR! Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. First boundary of the innings courtesy of a pure piece of timing from Warner. The Aussie openers have been circumspect so far because the new ball is moving around quite a bit.
10.2
2
Trent Boult to David Warner. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 2 runs.
10.1
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
In over# 10
Runs : 1 Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme Wickets : 0
Over 10. 1 run. Bowler: Colin de Grandhomme. Australia: 0-16(rr 1.60)
9.6
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
9.5
.
Colin de Grandhomme to Joe Burns. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.
9.4
1
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
9.3
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
9.2
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
9.1
.
Colin de Grandhomme to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
In over# 9
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 9. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-15(rr 1.67)
8.6
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
8.5
1
Trent Boult to David Warner. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
8.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
8.3
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
8.2
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
8.1
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 8
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 8. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 0-14(rr 1.75)
7.6
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
7.5
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Santner.
7.4
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
7.3
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
7.2
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
7.1
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 7
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 7. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-14(rr 2.00)
6.6
2
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Williamson.
6.5
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
6.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
6.3
1
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Santner, shy attempt by Santner.
6.2
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to leg slip for no runs, fielded by Watling.
6.1
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 6
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 6. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 0-11(rr 1.83)
5.6
1
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
5.5
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
5.4
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
5.3
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
5.2
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
5.1
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
In over# 5
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 5. 1 run. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-10(rr 2.00)
4.6
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
4.5
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
4.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
4.3
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
4.2
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
4.1
1
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for 1 run, mis-fielded by Nicholls, fielded by Santner.
In over# 4
Runs : 0 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 4. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 0-9(rr 2.25)
3.6
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
3.5
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
3.4
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
3.3
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
3.2
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
3.1
.
APPEAL! Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Prodigious swing for Southee and he thinks he's trapped Warner in front. They go for the review and replays show there was bat involved. Southee looks frustrated.
In over# 3
Runs : 3 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 3. 3 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-9(rr 3.00)
2.6
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
2.5
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.
2.4
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
2.3
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
2.2
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
2.1
3
Trent Boult to David Warner. Full toss, to leg on the front foot working, well timed to deep square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Wagner.
In over# 2
Runs : 1 Bowler: Tim Southee Wickets : 0
Over 2. 1 run. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 0-6(rr 3.00)
1.6
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
1.5
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
1.4
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
1.3
.
Tim Southee to Joe Burns. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
1.2
1
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
1.1
.
Tim Southee to David Warner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
In over# 1
Runs : 1 Bowler: Trent Boult Wickets : 0
Over 1. 5 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 0-5(rr 5.00)
0.6
.
Trent Boult to Joe Burns. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
0.5
1
Trent Boult to David Warner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run.
0.4
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
0.3
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
0.2
.
Trent Boult to David Warner. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Santner.
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NEW BALL. Trent Boult to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
0.1
Start of Australia Innings.
In over# 71
Runs : 8 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 1
Over 71. 8 runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 9-240(rr 3.38)
70.6
W
OUT! Caught. Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Lyon. That's the end of that, a disappointing end for Blundell as he skews one he should've smashed. Boult won't come out to bat due to his broken hand so that is victory for the hosts. Australia have beaten New Zealand by 247 runs in Melbourne to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The hosts got ahead in the contest thanks to a quality century from eventual Player of the Match Travis Head, along with a trio of handy half centuries to help them to an imposing first innings total. In response, the Black Caps were blown away by the incredible Pat Cummins leaving the result all but certain. Tom Blundell made a superb ton to defy the Aussies today however he couldn't take the Kiwis to Day Five, despite their fantastic support in the stands. Special mention also to James Pattinson who was fired up in both innings on his return to the side, bowling some ferocious spells on his home ground. So Australia win the Boxing Day Test comfortably, New Zealand will just be playing for World Test Championship points at the SCG in the New Year. Join us then.
70.5
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
70.4
4
FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Swipes to the rope, Blundell now has his best score in Test cricket. New Zealand may be heading towards defeat but he will never forget today.
70.3
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump down the track driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
70.2
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, dropped catch by Labuschagne.
70.1
4
FOUR! Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Blundell is cashing in now as the shadows lengthen. He has equalled his career best.
In over# 70
Runs : 13 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 70. 13 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 8-232(rr 3.31)
69.6
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Wagner joins the party, Lyon is taking some punishment late in the day as he searches for his fifth wicket.
69.5
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
69.4
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Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
69.3
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Repeat dose, Blundell has the license to attack now with only the tail for company. This will be entertaining viewing.
69.2
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. You can't bowl that length to a man who has batted for more than five hours. Blundell can pick his spot anywhere on his favoured legside.
69.1
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APPEAL! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot padded, padded to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade, appeal made for L.B.W. Hopeful appeal but it obviously pitched outside leg.
In over# 69
Runs : 3 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 0
Over 69. 3 runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 8-219(rr 3.17)
68.6
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Neil Wagner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to point for no runs, fielded by Starc.
68.5
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Marnus Labuschagne to Neil Wagner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
68.4
1
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
68.3
2
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner full toss, off stump down the track flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
68.2
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
68.1
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 68
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 68. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 8-216(rr 3.18)
67.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
67.5
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Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
67.4
2
Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
67.3
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Nathan Lyon to Neil Wagner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
67.2
W
OUT! Run Out. Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover, fielded by Pattinson, by Paine. Calamitous running, both batsmen end up at the same end and it's a simple one for Australia to complete the run out. Southee set off, then hesitated and there seemed to be no calling at all. The hosts look likely to finish this off tonight now.
67.1
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Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 67
Runs : 0 Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne Wickets : 0
Over 67. no runs. Bowler: Marnus Labuschagne. New Zealand: 7-214(rr 3.19)
66.6
.
Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
66.5
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
66.4
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
66.3
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
66.2
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot defending, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Warner.
66.1
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Marnus Labuschagne to Tom Blundell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 66
Runs : 4 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 66. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 7-214(rr 3.24)
65.6
2
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, top edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Pattinson.
65.5
W
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Prodigious turn from Lyon, the ball kisses the edge and Santner's gutsy innings is ended. That was a lovely piece of bowling, finding the right pace to have the batsman in two minds about whether to go forward or back.
65.4
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
65.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
65.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
65.1
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Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 65
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 65. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 6-210(rr 3.23)
64.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved to square leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
64.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
64.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
64.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
64.2
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Pat Cummins to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
64.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc. There it is, Blundell sprints through for the single to become the first New Zealand batsman to score a Test century at the MCG. Boisterous cheers from the Kiwi fans and even some warm applause from the Aussie fielders. Wonderful innings and a moment he will never forget.
In over# 64
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Anticipation builds at the MCG. Blundell on 99, Australia trying to pressure him into a false shot.
Over 64. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-208(rr 3.25)
63.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
63.5
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
63.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
63.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
63.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
63.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
In over# 63
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 63. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 6-207(rr 3.29)
62.6
.
Pat Cummins to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
62.5
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
62.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
62.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Warner.
62.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
62.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 62
Runs : 8 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 62. 8 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-206(rr 3.32)
61.6
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Santner is winning the battle against Lyon at the moment. This one is clubbed with disdain, a white-ball shot brought to the Test arena.
61.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
61.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track defending, bat-pad in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne. Heart in mouth moment for Blundell but he survives.
61.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
61.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
61.1
3
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Burns.
In over# 61
Runs : 4 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 61. 4 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 6-198(rr 3.25)
60.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine, fielded by Smith.
60.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
60.4
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge past third man for 4 runs. Controlled edge takes Blundell closer to three figures. An old ball and soft hands meant it was all along the turf.
60.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
60.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
60.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 60
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 60. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-194(rr 3.23)
59.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
59.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
59.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
59.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
59.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
59.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
In over# 59
Runs : 0 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 59. no runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 6-193(rr 3.27)
58.6
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Head.
58.5
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
58.4
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Head.
58.3
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
58.2
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
58.1
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 58
Runs : 9 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 58. 9 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-193(rr 3.33)
57.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
57.5
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. That's an even better shot, using the bottom-hand to generate the power after skipping to the pitch. Black Caps approaching 200 for the first time in the series.
57.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
57.3
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Rank long hop, Santner rocks back and scythes it to the fence.
57.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
57.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 57
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 57. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 6-184(rr 3.23)
56.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
56.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
56.4
1
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
56.3
.
James Pattinson to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
56.2
1
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
56.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 56
Runs : 4 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 56. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-182(rr 3.25)
55.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wade.
55.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
55.4
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Nimble footwork from Santner and he thumps his fellow spinner down the ground. New Zealand continue to take a positive approach.
55.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Wade.
55.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
55.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Burns.
In over# 55
Runs : 0 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 55. no runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 6-178(rr 3.24)
54.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to third slip for no runs, fielded by Warner.
54.5
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
54.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
54.3
.
APPEAL! James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner, appeal made for L.B.W. That kept very low so the umpire raises the finger but Blundell looks confident as he instantly signals for a review. Ball tracking shows it was clearly going over the top, a rare lapse from these normally excellent umpires. Thank goodness for DRS.
54.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
54.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
In over# 54
Runs : 5 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 54. 5 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-178(rr 3.30)
53.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
53.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
53.4
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Off the mark in style, Santner timed that delightfully. A rare loose ball from Lyon, he might just be getting a little tired.
53.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
53.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
53.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 53
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 53. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 6-173(rr 3.26)
52.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
52.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
52.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
52.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
52.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
52.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 52
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 52. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 6-172(rr 3.31)
51.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
51.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
51.4
W
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, by Warner. That's a gift, brainless cricket from de Grandhomme and Lyon has his third. The spinner slowed this delivery up in the knowledge that the big allrounder was going to charge down the pitch at him and it looped tamely to a fielder. All of a sudden Australia will be thinking about an early finish.
51.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
51.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
51.1
2
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
In over# 51
Runs : 8 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 51. 8 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 5-170(rr 3.33)
50.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, to leg no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
50.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
50.5
1
Wide Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
50.4
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Short, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. De Grandhomme is going to play his natural game this evening, no thoughts of trying to block out for stumps.
50.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
50.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
50.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Colin de Grandhomme. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 50
Runs : 3 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 50. 3 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 5-162(rr 3.24)
49.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
49.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
49.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
49.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Colin de Grandhomme. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade, fielded by Warner.
49.2
W
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to leg slip, by Warner. Relief for Australia, Lyon gets one to rip from the rough to leave Watling dumbfounded. It's a strange dismissal, the ball only narrowly missed leg stump and Warner saw it all the way into his bucket hands. The Kiwi fans keep singing but their hopes are fading.
49.1
2
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 49
Runs : 6 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 49. 6 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 4-159(rr 3.24)
48.6
1
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
48.5
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
48.4
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Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
48.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to square leg for 1 run, run save by Labuschagne, fielded by Head.
48.2
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs. Fortune for Blundell, frustration for Starc. He's been happy to take on the short ball for most of this innings so deserves a bit of luck along the way.
48.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Burns.
In over# 48
Runs : 9 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 48. 9 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-153(rr 3.19)
47.6
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
47.5
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paine.
47.4
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break half volley, to leg down the track flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Watling joins the fun, whipping the ball with the spin and finding the tiny gap masterfully.
47.3
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break full toss, outside off stump down the track flick, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
47.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
47.1
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Heaved over the top, that's an authoritative stroke by Blundell. He wants to keep scoring against Lyon when the opportunity is there.
In over# 47
Runs : 1 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 47. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 4-144(rr 3.06)
46.6
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Burns.
46.5
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
46.4
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
46.3
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
46.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
46.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 46
Runs : 4 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 46. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-143(rr 3.11)
45.6
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
45.5
4
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Watling uses the crease expertly to give himself the time and space to chop the ball behind point. He's looking more and more confident in the middle.
45.4
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
45.3
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
45.2
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
45.1
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 45
Runs : 3 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 45. 3 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-139(rr 3.09)
44.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
44.5
3
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Wade. Watling takes the partnership to fifty with a free-flowing caress through the covers. It looks like great conditions for batting at the moment, Australia need some inspiration.
44.4
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
44.3
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, run save by Labuschagne, fielded by Wade.
44.2
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
44.1
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 44
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 44. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-136(rr 3.09)
43.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
43.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
43.4
2
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Burns.
43.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
43.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
43.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 43
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 43. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-134(rr 3.12)
42.6
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
42.5
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
42.4
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
42.3
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
42.2
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
42.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
In over# 42
Runs : 2 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 42. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-133(rr 3.17)
41.6
2
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Burns.
41.5
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
41.4
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
41.3
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Gloved to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
41.2
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wade, fielded by Head.
41.1
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 41
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 41. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-131(rr 3.20)
40.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
40.5
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
40.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
40.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
40.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
40.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 40
Runs : 0 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 40. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-131(rr 3.27)
39.6
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
39.5
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
39.4
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
39.3
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
39.2
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, bat-pad to silly point for no runs, dropped catch by Labuschagne. That was a chance, albeit a really tough one for Labuschagne under the lid. He got a finger to it after Watling got in a tangle.
39.1
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 39
Runs : 8 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 39. 8 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-131(rr 3.36)
38.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne. New Zealand will be happy with that session, just one wicket lost and Tom Blundell has started to look in command. The Australians have just started to look a little bit tired for the first time in the series but no doubt they will come out pumped up this evening. Still a long way to go in the match.
38.5
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Creamed down the ground, runs really flowing for Blundell as we approach the tea break. Fantastic batting.
38.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
38.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
38.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
38.1
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs, fielded by Labuschagne, fielded by Wade. Blundell is starting to enjoy himself now, driving through the offside with alacrity and he scampers back for four.
In over# 38
Runs : 9 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 38. 9 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 4-123(rr 3.24)
37.6
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
37.5
1
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
37.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
37.3
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Dispatched with aplomb, it was only a fraction short and Blundell nailed it between the fielders in the deep. Super shot.
37.2
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Blundell has been strong through the legside today and Pattinson feeds that strength on this occasion. Crisp timing from the opener.
37.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 37
Runs : 7 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 37. 7 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-114(rr 3.08)
36.6
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
36.5
1
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Head.
36.4
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
36.3
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
36.2
1
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
36.1
3
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Starc.
In over# 36
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 36. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-107(rr 2.97)
35.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
35.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
35.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
35.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
35.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
35.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 35
Runs : 9 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 35. 9 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 4-106(rr 3.03)
34.6
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Watling has been patient at the start of his innings and now he crunches one back past the bowler with picturesque poise.
34.5
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
34.4
3
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Warner, fielded by Labuschagne. Huge cheers from the Kiwi supporters as Blundell gets to fifty. It's been a very composed knock in the face of some hostile bowling.
34.3
2
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Head.
34.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
34.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 34
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 34. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 4-97(rr 2.85)
33.6
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
33.5
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
33.4
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
33.3
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
33.2
.
Pat Cummins to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
33.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
In over# 33
Runs : 0 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 33. no runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 4-96(rr 2.91)
32.6
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
32.5
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Seaming in half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
32.4
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
32.3
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
32.2
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
32.1
.
James Pattinson to BJ Watling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 32
Runs : 0 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 32. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-96(rr 3.00)
31.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
31.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
31.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
31.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
31.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
31.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 31
Runs : 7 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 31. 7 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 4-96(rr 3.10)
30.6
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
30.5
.
Mitchell Starc to BJ Watling. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
30.4
3
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed to long on for 3 runs, fielded by Burns.
30.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
30.2
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved past fine leg for 4 runs. Starc keeps causing problems but he doesn't have anything to show for it yet. This could have easily settled in Paine's gloves, instead it rushes away to the rope.
30.1
.
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon, appeal made for L.B.W. It's all happening now. Prolonged appeal and Paine sprints straight to his bowler to talk about a review. They go for it but it's a waste because it pitched outside leg.
In over# 30
Runs : 6 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 1
Over 30. 6 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 4-89(rr 2.97)
29.6
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
29.5
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
29.4
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
29.3
.
Nathan Lyon to BJ Watling. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
29.2
W
OUT! Stumped. Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper, by Paine. What a reponse from Lyon, dip and turn to leave Nicholls groping at thin air. Paine has the bails off in a flash and doesn't even bother waiting for the decision, he just charges off to celebrate because he knows the batsman's heel is out of the crease. Big breakthrough after a defiant stand.
29.1
6
SIX! Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Agile footwork and a clean swing of the blade, Nicholls shows his intent against the spinner. That's something for Lyon to think about.
In over# 29
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 29. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 3-83(rr 2.86)
28.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
28.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
28.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Burns.
28.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Burns.
28.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
28.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Burns.
In over# 28
Runs : 1 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 28. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 3-81(rr 2.89)
27.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
27.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
27.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
27.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
27.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
27.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 27
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 27. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 3-80(rr 2.96)
26.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
26.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
26.5
1
Wide Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
26.4
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Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
26.3
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Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
26.2
2
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Pattinson.
26.1
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Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
In over# 26
Runs : 4 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 26. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 3-77(rr 2.96)
25.6
1
Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Cummins. Impressive fight from Nicholls and Blundell, now they have the opportunity to regroup at drinks. Paine has the chance to discuss a few things with Lyon, the spinner will have plenty of overs to bowl with the sun beating down at the MCG.
25.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
25.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Warner, fielded by Burns.
25.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
25.2
1
Nathan Lyon to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
25.1
1
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
In over# 25
Runs : 14 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 25. 15 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 3-73(rr 2.92)
24.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
24.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
24.4
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Starc is working up a serious pace but can't quite control his line at the moment.
24.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
24.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
24.1
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. No doubts about this one, Starc sprays it too straight and Nicholls takes full advantage.
24.1
4
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run. Unbelievable, Nicholls gets four but Starc was so close to a wicket. The ball made contact with the leg stump, somehow the bail didn't budge. It wouldn't have counted anyway though, the bowler had overstepped.
In over# 24
Runs : 0 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 24. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 3-58(rr 2.42)
23.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade. Three maidens in a row, Australia are starting to ramp up the pressure.
23.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
23.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
23.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
23.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paine.
23.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
In over# 23
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 23. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 3-58(rr 2.52)
22.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
22.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
22.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
22.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
22.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
22.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 22
Runs : 0 Bowler: Nathan Lyon Wickets : 0
Over 22. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. New Zealand: 3-58(rr 2.64)
21.6
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
21.5
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
21.4
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
21.3
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
21.2
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Wade.
21.1
.
Nathan Lyon to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 21
Runs : 4 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 21. 4 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 3-58(rr 2.76)
20.6
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
20.5
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
20.4
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Succulent timing, Nicholls gets his first boundary with a graceful turn of the wrists. Nothing wrong with the delivery, Cummins won't be too upset.
20.3
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
20.2
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
20.1
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 20
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 20. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 3-54(rr 2.70)
19.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, bottom edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
19.5
1
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
19.4
1
APPEAL! James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to second slip for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith, overthrow by Smith, appeal made for L.B.W. That's nipped a long way off the deck but it was far too high for LBW.
19.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
19.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
19.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 19
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 19. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 3-52(rr 2.74)
18.6
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
18.5
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
18.4
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
18.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
18.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
18.1
1
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
In over# 18
Runs : 4 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 18. 4 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 3-50(rr 2.78)
17.6
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
17.5
4
FOUR! James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Wow, that sounded like a gunshot as the ball rocketed off the middle of the bat. Blundell looks up for the battle this afternoon.
17.4
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
17.3
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Starc.
17.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
17.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
In over# 17
Runs : 2 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 17. 2 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 3-46(rr 2.71)
16.6
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
16.5
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
16.4
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
16.3
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
16.2
2
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
16.1
.
Pat Cummins to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 16
Runs : 5 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 3-44(rr 2.75)
15.6
3
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Head.
15.5
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
15.4
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
15.3
1
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Paine.
15.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
15.1
1
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
In over# 15
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 15. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 3-39(rr 2.60)
14.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
14.5
.
APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner, appeal made for L.B.W. Strangled appeal, Blundell was surprised by the inswinger there but just managed to get a little bit of bat on it.
14.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
14.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
14.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
14.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
In over# 14
Runs : 1 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 0
Over 14. 1 run. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 3-39(rr 2.79)
13.6
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
13.5
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
13.4
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
13.3
.
James Pattinson to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
13.2
1
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
13.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 13
Runs : 3 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 13. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 3-38(rr 2.92)
12.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head. James Pattinson has ripped out the New Zealand top order to put Australia well on course for victory on Day Four in Melbourne. Three wickets in two overs for the Victorian meant catastrophe for the tourists as they seek to keep the series alive. The hosts will come out firing again this afternoon with the Kiwis needing a miracle.
12.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Wade.
12.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
12.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Henry Nicholls. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Head.
12.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
12.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
In over# 12
Runs : 2 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 2
Over 12. 2 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 3-35(rr 2.92)
11.6
W
OUT! Bowled. James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to. Chopped on, middle stump is flattened and Pattinson charges away in celebration. Disaster for New Zealand with their two best batsmen dismissed in the same over. Pattinson is on fire at the MCG, although he's been assisted by a poor shot on this occasion. Taylor should have known better. Australia cock-a-hoop.
11.5
2
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
11.4
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
11.3
.
James Pattinson to Ross Taylor. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
11.2
W
OUT! L.B.W. James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to. Up goes the dreaded digit, Pattinson's switch of ends pays immediate dividends. Williamson has no choice but to review it, he won't be saved through with ball tracking saying it would have shaved the leg stump. The ball perhaps kept a litte low there, Pattinson deserves the credit though for his relentless precision. New Zealand's captain continues to struggle in this series, his team are sinking towards defeat.
11.1
.
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 11
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 11. no runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 1-33(rr 3.00)
10.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
10.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. In-swinging half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
10.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
10.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
10.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
10.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Blundell. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 10
Runs : 1 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 10. 1 run. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 1-33(rr 3.30)
9.6
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
9.5
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
9.4
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.3
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.2
.
Pat Cummins to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
9.1
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
In over# 9
Runs : 3 Bowler: James Pattinson Wickets : 1
Over 9. 3 runs. Bowler: James Pattinson. New Zealand: 1-32(rr 3.56)
8.6
.
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
8.5
.
James Pattinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
8.4
W
OUT! Caught. James Pattinson to Tom Latham. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine. Got him, Pattinson roars after striking in his first over of the day. Latham was obdurate in the first innings but he's given his wicket away now, chasing a wide one and feathering behind an edge. He was late on the shot, attempting to play aggressively against the first ball he's faced from Pattinson was probably not wise.
8.3
3
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Starc.
8.2
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
8.1
.
James Pattinson to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 8
Runs : 7 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 8. 7 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 0-29(rr 3.62)
7.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
7.5
2
Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
7.4
4
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. That is a brilliant bit of batting by Latham. He stays balanced at the crease, plays the ball late and times it impeccably. Beautifully done.
7.3
1
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
7.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
7.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
In over# 7
Runs : 0 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 7. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 0-22(rr 3.14)
6.6
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
6.5
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wade.
6.4
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
6.3
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
6.2
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Out-swinging half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
6.1
.
Mitchell Starc to Tom Latham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
In over# 6
Runs : 0 Bowler: Pat Cummins Wickets : 0
Over 6. no runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. New Zealand: 0-18(rr 3.00)
5.6
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
5.5
.
APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump no foot movement working, hit pad to third slip for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from Cummins, he knows it is too high to be given.
5.4
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
5.3
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wade.
5.2
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
5.1
.
Pat Cummins to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
In over# 5
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mitchell Starc Wickets : 0
Over 5. 5 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. New Zealand: 0-18(rr 3.6