Match State: Match scheduled to start at 10:30am local time (2230 GMT)
welcome to WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton for the third and final
National Bank Series Test between New Zealand and Pakistan
the pitch is rather green and it's no surprise that upon winning
the toss, New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has elected to bowl
first
it's a very warm morning, with lovely light blue skies and light
cloud surrounding the outskirts of the city, but the forecast bad
weather has held off for now, at least until tomorrow is the
latest word
the pitch is rather green and it's no surprise that upon winning
the toss, New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has elected to bowl
first
New Zealand go into this match with just the one change from the
second Test, the mandatory replacement for the injured Chris Drum,
with James Franklin returning to the side
Jacob Oram has been made 12th man again, with the off spin option
of Grant Bradburn preferred
Pakistan have a few changes, with captain and wicket-keeper Moin
Khan out injured with a right knee problem, so the leadership has
been taken over by Inzamam-ul-Haq
while Humayun Farhat makes his Test debut to take Moin's place with
the gloves - look out for an entertaining innings from Humayun,
who showed his hand with a dashing 74 off just 61 balls in the
tour match against Wellington
the other change sees Mohammad Akram coming in for the injured
Mohammad Sami, who has had shin troubles
1300 schoolgirls from Hamilton Girls' High School stand just over
the boundary on the new raised embankments, singing the New
Zealand national anthem with the players walking over to stand to
attention to receive it, while a group of just 20 Pakistani
nationals sang their anthem just prior, completely drowned out by
comparison!
the players come out on to the field, it'll be Imran Farhat to take
first strike to Daryl Tuffey from the Members End, with Ijaz Ahmed
at the non-striker's end
three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, short leg, fine leg in
place
0.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, good short lifting straight ball
this time, plenty of climb off the deck, coming back in to tuck
Imran up, fends it down in close on the off side
0.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, short lifting ball angling away
outside off stump, left well alone through to Parore
0.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump,
beautifully driven away through the vacant covers, timing and
power, it moved slightly back in but he eyed it up nicely,
striking in the middle of the bat
0.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to
a short lifting ball, coming back a little in
0.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, similar again, raises the bat well
clear of a rising ball moving away outside off stump this time
0.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to another shortish
rising ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore
End of over 1 (4 runs) Pakistan 4/0
DR Tuffey 1-0-4-0 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 0* (0b) Imran Farhat 4* (6b 1x4)
Chris Martin to open up from the City End, bowling to the right-
handed Ijaz with three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, short
leg, leg gully and long leg in place
1.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, amazing! short rising ball, Ijaz
immediately hooks it, and it goes straight through the hands of
Franklin at leg gully! down to Tuffey at long leg
two gullies in place alongside the three slips for Imran on strike
to Martin
1.2 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully
defends with a dead bat down towards Bell at point
1.3 Martin to Imran Farhat, FOUR, shortish lifting ball, powerfully
pulls on the up from off stump, smacking it over wide long on!
remarkable start in the first two overs by this pair, chasing after
anything
1.4 Martin to Imran Farhat, two runs, good lord! "it's all happening
here!" Imran plays inside out trying to pick up a full and
straight ball, scooping a leading edge just over mid on, Franklin
turns and chases from mid on, firing it back to the bowler's end
with Ijaz being forced to come
back for a second, he does so rather slouchily, the bails are
whipped off, but he just slides his bat home, crazy stuff!
1.5 Martin to Imran Farhat, FOUR, and more! Imran hooks a short rising
ball, top edging straight over the keeper, bouncing just inside
the boundary, though the third umpire is referred to, but clearly
a four
1.6 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, Imran chases after a short rising
ball, but it's well wide down the leg side, can't catch up with
it, Parore has to chase after it to his right to glove
End of over 2 (11 runs) Pakistan 15/0
CS Martin 1-0-11-0 - City End
Ijaz Ahmed 1* (1b) Imran Farhat 14* (11b 3x4)
this is an amazing start to the match, Imran's gone nuts, chasing
after everything
2.1 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, full on the legs, strongly clipped
straight down to Martin at long leg
Ijaz content to just pick up a couple of singles, and let Imran
create all the action!
2.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, stretches forward, shouldering arms
to a shortish ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore
2.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball, Imran shoulders
arms, but misjudged one that bites back off the seam, taking him
high on the leg, half-hearted appeal for lbw, was straight but
going well over the stumps
2.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, stretching forward, shoulders arms
to a shortish ball outside off stump which this time does go away
through to Parore
2.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, stretching well forward again,
shoulders arms to a fuller ball through to Parore
2.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, straight ball, firmly stroked
straight up to McMillan at mid on
End of over 3 (1 run) Pakistan 16/0
DR Tuffey 2-0-5-0 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 2* (2b) Imran Farhat 14* (16b 3x4)
3.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, three runs, full and straight, well driven
through widish mid on, well run by the pair to come back for a
third as Franklin chased after it, just overhauling inside the
rope
3.2 Martin to Imran Farhat, three runs, overpitched straight ball,
turned into a low full toss, firmly clipped away through vacant
midwicket, poor Richardson is the only one on the leg side -
having to chase from short leg under the helmet
he just manages to slide and stop it inside the boundary line, as
the batsmen jog back for the easiest of third runs
3.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, comes well forward, shouldering arms
to a shortish ball a bit wide outside off stump
3.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off
stump, Ijaz chases after it, cutting into the ground from a bottom
edge, fielded well by Sinclair diving to stop it to his right on
the bounce at third slip
3.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a
shortish ball, straight through to Parore low down
3.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, pushes forward at a shortish lifting
straight ball, flicks the top of the front pad, through to Parore
as it rises, half-hearted appeal for caught behind
End of over 4 (6 runs) Pakistan 22/0
CS Martin 2-0-17-0 - City End
Imran Farhat 17* (17b 3x4) Ijaz Ahmed 5* (7b)
4.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, full outside off stump, shoulders
arms through to Parore
4.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball, just outside off
stump, Imran raises the arms well clear as he steps forward to it,
letting it pass through untouched
4.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, two runs, full and straight, Imran drives
through it, playing much squarer than he looked to as he reached
for it with a lack of footwork, through vacant cover for an easy
two as Bell chases from point
4.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, two runs, shortish ball on leg stump,
wristily whipped away off the legs through vacant midwicket for
another easy couple as McMillan chases from mid on
4.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, two runs, two more! full and straight just
outside off stump, Imran drives and squirts the inside edge away
down through vacant square leg, Imran driving away from his body
with no footwork once more, Martin around from long leg to field
in the deep
4.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, stretching well forward, shoulders
arms to a shortish ball, straight through to Parore
End of over 5 (6 runs) Pakistan 28/0
DR Tuffey 3-0-11-0 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 5* (7b) Imran Farhat 23* (23b 3x4)
5.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, OUT: short rising ball outside off stump,
Ijaz tries to hook but gets a top edge, straight through to Parore
Pakistan 28/1, Partnership of 28
Ijaz Ahmed c Parore b Martin 5 (8b 0x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 23* (23b 3x4) CS Martin 2.1-0-17-1
it was one of the very few rather good balls so far this erratic
morning, Ijaz got too ambitious and ends up paying the price
Faisal Iqbal the new batsman
5.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms to a shortish ball through to Parore
5.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward again,
shouldering arms to a shortish ball much wider outside off stump
through to Parore
5.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, OUT: dear oh dear, it's incredible stuff
early, Faisal drives at a good length fullish ball outside off
stump, square drives in the air, straight to Bell who snaps it up
at point, and Faisal's rashness costs him his wicket
Pakistan 28/2, Partnership of 0
Faisal Iqbal c Bell b Martin 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 23* (23b 3x4) CS Martin 2.4-0-17-2
Faisal has been known for his barnacle-like qualities at the
wicket, but just three balls in, he belies it completely
Inzamam-ul-Haq, making his Test captaincy debut for Pakistan, the
new batsman
5.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a
full, wide ball outside off stump alone
5.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driving at a very full ball, gets
a thick bottom edge into the ground, goes straight to Astle at
second slip, taken into his chest, but immediate thoughts of a
third wicket in the over are quashed, as the crowd realise it was
played into the ground
End of over 6 (maiden) Pakistan 28/2
CS Martin 3-1-17-2 - City End
Imran Farhat 23* (23b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (2b)
6.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, Imran
watchfully defends it down into the gully to Bradburn
6.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
stands tall on the crease to defend it down towards Bell at point
6.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, one run, short climbing straight ball,
Imran pulls strongly, down to Richardson posted out at deep square
leg, no man under the helmet for the attacking Imran now
6.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight on off stump,
Inzamam plays inside out as he's squared around, squeezing it out
towards Bell at point
6.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Inzamam stands back and tall in the crease,
forcing straight down to Franklin at mid off
6.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight on off stump,
Inzamam watchfully defends from the crease, pushing it up towards
mid on
End of over 7 (1 run) Pakistan 29/2
DR Tuffey 4-0-12-0 - Members End
Imran Farhat 24* (26b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (5b)
7.1 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, full and straight on off stump,
firmly stroked along the ground, straight up to Franklin at mid
off
7.2 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, good shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Imran raises the arms clear to leave through to
Parore
7.3 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, similar again, getting the arms
well clear to leave through to Parore
7.4 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, good shortish lifting straight ball
on off stump, defends from a fair height, playing down to Bell at
point
7.5 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, squared well around by a shortish
lifting straight ball, opens the face, steering it down to
Bradburn in the gully
7.6 Martin to Imran Farhat, OUT: driving at a good length ball outside
off stump, Imran doesn't get fully extended to it, edging straight
to Astle who takes at second slip quite comfortably
Pakistan 29/3, Partnership of 1
Imran Farhat c Astle b Martin 24 (32b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 8 (maiden) Pakistan 29/3
CS Martin 4-2-17-3 - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (5b)
this is astounding stuff, 3 wickets in the first 38 minutes of
play, and that too after Pakistan knocked up 28 runs from the
first 5 overs!
Yousuf Youhana the new batsman, at the non-striker's end
8.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, good shortish ball just outside off
stump, Inzamam shuffles right in behind it, well tucked up,
flinching open the face late to get it down through the gap
between the slips and gully, to the vacant third man boundary
that gap is now tightened up, with four slips and a gully in place
as a result
8.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, pushed up
towards vacant mid on, but Inzamam isn't keen to go for the run,
keeping Yousuf back at the other end as Richardson goes after it
from short leg
8.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, Inzamam shoulders arms through to Parore
an amazing cordon in place for Inzamam on strike now, four slips,
two gullies and point! just short leg and fine leg elsewhere,
copious amounts of open space forward of square on either side
8.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good shortish straight ball,
defends down just towards Bell at point
8.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, similar again, this time Inzamam
gets it away towards vacant cover, quick single taken with the
shot as Bell goes after it to his right from point, he shapes to
shy at the bowler's end, but holds on as a certain five runs would
be conceded if he missed
Inzamam was rather slow to get off the mark though, could've been a
rough chance for a dismissal had he thrown and it hit
8.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
lifting ball outside off stump, seaming further away through to
Parore
End of over 9 (5 runs) Pakistan 34/3
DR Tuffey 5-0-17-0 - Members End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 5* (10b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b)
9.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props well forward in defence,
gets a full ball seaming back in, rebounding in close on the leg
side from the front pad, half-hearted appeal for lbw but struck
well outside the line
a mere three slips, two gullies and point now
9.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: oh dear oh dear oh dear! Inzamam
pads up to a similar ball, coming back in a fair way from the
seam, umpire Dunne fires up the finger barely after the appeal has
begun, he's on his way
Pakistan 34/4, Partnership of 5
Inzamam-ul-Haq lbw b Martin 5 (12b 1x4 0x6)
Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b) CS Martin 4.2-2-17-4
Inzamam hangs around on the crease, looking rather unhappy, but he
has to trudge off, very, very slowly
this is extraordinary stuff on a green pitch, Martin goes from 0-17
from 2 overs, to take 4-0 from his next 14 balls
Younis Khan the new batsman, Pakistan in all sorts of trouble, the
winning of the toss is having a large bearing on the start of this
match so far
9.3 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, forward, shoulders arms to a
shortish ball outside off stump
9.4 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shoulders arms to a similar ball,
bending back in late, Parore takes low down
9.5 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good short lifting ball from a back
of a length outside off stump, Younis hangs the bat well back out
of the way, through to Parore
9.6 Martin to Younis Khan, FOUR, a bit too full and Younis is quick to
punish, lovely straight drive down the ground on the off side,
between bowler and Franklin at mid on, the chase is given away
early, too well timed
End of over 10 (4 runs) Pakistan 38/4
CS Martin 5-2-21-4 - City End
Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b) Younis Khan 4* (4b 1x4)
Martin concedes his first runs after a run-less burst which saw 4
wickets fall
four slips, gully, point, mid off, wide midwicket and fine leg in
place
10.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, watchfully
defends straight back down the pitch to the bowler
10.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball drifting away down
the leg side, Yousuf comes well inside it to let it go through to
Parore
10.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, raises the bat well clear over the top of it, straight
through to Parore again
10.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a
full ball outside off stump well alone through to the keeper
10.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: and another one goes! Yousuf pushes
weakly forward at a good shortish ball outside off stump, seams
away and edges straight through to Parore, Yousuf looks around and
knows his brief stay is up
Pakistan 38/5, Partnership of 4
Yousuf Youhana c Parore b Tuffey 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 4* (4b 1x4) DR Tuffey 5.5-0-17-1
Pakistan are a wreck now, losing 5-10 in the space of 35 balls
Humayun Farhat, the debutant, the new batsman
10.6 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, watchfully leaves a shortish ball
outside off stump well alone through to Parore
End of over 11 (maiden) Pakistan 38/5
DR Tuffey 6-1-17-1 - Members End
Younis Khan 4* (4b 1x4) Humayun Farhat 0* (1b)
11.1 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good short lifting ball just outside
off stump, Younis lifts the arms well clear to leave through to
Parore
11.2 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shoulders arms to a short rising
ball outside off stump
11.3 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off
stump, Younis lifts the arms well clear, leaving through to Parore
again
11.4 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good short rising ball outside off
stump, Younis hangs the bat well clear to leave once more
11.5 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good tight shortish ball on off
stump, defends away from the body, pushing straight to Bell at
point
11.6 Martin to Younis Khan, two runs, drives uppishly at a straight
ball, scooping it away through vacant midwicket, Richardson chases
after it from mid on, sliding to stop it just inside the boundary
line
End of over 12 (2 runs) Pakistan 40/5
CS Martin 6-2-23-4 - City End
Humayun Farhat 0* (1b) Younis Khan 6* (10b 1x4)
12.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, tight shortish ball on off stump,
Humayun squares well around, defending from a height, down towards
Bell at point
12.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, stretching well forward, firmly
pushes up towards Franklin at mid off in compact defence
12.3 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish lifting ball on off
stump, Farhat watchfully defends from the crease, firmly pushing
it down towards cover point, Bell fields across to his right from
squarer
12.4 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, Humayun off the mark in his Test
career with a cracking cover drive, smacking a full ball through
the wide open cover region from the crease
12.5 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shuffles right across outside off
stump, raising the bat well clear, leaving straight through to
Parore
12.6 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, ducks back out of the way of a
short rising ball outside off stump, left straight through to
Parore
End of over 13 (4 runs) Pakistan 44/5
DR Tuffey 7-1-21-1 - Members End
Younis Khan 6* (10b 1x4) Humayun Farhat 4* (7b 1x4)
time for the first drinks break of the match, after a hectic first
hour's play, 44 runs and 5 wickets in the space of just 13 overs -
extraordinary is the only word that can accurately describe the
action
the pitch is green, it's not an absolute minefield, but it's
suitably helpful for the bowlers who have mostly used to to good
effect, though were a bit off their game in the first five overs
both openers went after it, with varying degrees of effect and
luck, but it ran out once they hit 28, and the wickets started
tumbling
13.1 Martin to Younis Khan, two runs, drives falsely at a fullish
straight ball just outside off stump, squirts an inside edge away
down through backward square leg, Franklin around to field from
fine leg
13.2 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting straight ball,
watchfully defends from the crease, playing back down the pitch to
Martin
13.3 Martin to Younis Khan, one run, fair length ball outside off stump,
eased away toward vacant cover, quick single taken with the shot
as mid off and point converge to field
13.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, overpitched and Humayun pounces,
strongly straight driving down the ground on the off side, between
bowler and Tuffey at mid off
13.5 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, tight shortish ball on off stump,
defends away towards Bell at point from the crease
13.6 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
outside off stump, straight through to Parore
End of over 14 (7 runs) Pakistan 51/5
CS Martin 7-2-30-4 - City End
Younis Khan 9* (13b 1x4) Humayun Farhat 8* (10b 2x4)
James Franklin replaces Tuffey at the Members End after a spell of
1-21 from 7 overs
14.1 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish straight ball, Younis is
tucked well up, forced to defend back down into the pitch
14.2 Franklin to Younis Khan, one run, shortish lifting ball angling on
leg stump, Younis tries to hook but doesn't quite get on to it,
but controls it well, down to Martin at fine leg
14.3 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, no run, good shortish lifting straight
ball, hops on the crease to defend down in close on the leg side
of the pitch
14.4 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, no run, similar again on off stump,
Humayun hops to defend it down towards Bell at deepish point
14.5 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, no run, good quicker shortish lifting
ball on a perfect length, Humayun is committed to play at it,
poking and missing, straight through to Parore, lovely ball
14.6 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, one run, drives streakily at a full
ball on off stump, having a bit of a fling, drags a thick inside
edge down through backward square leg, Martin fields well around
from long leg to keep them down to just one
End of over 15 (2 runs) Pakistan 53/5
JEC Franklin 1-0-2-0 - Members End
Humayun Farhat 9* (14b 2x4) Younis Khan 10* (15b 1x4)
15.1 Martin to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump,
Humayun wallops it through point, just forward of Bell a bit
backward of square
15.2 Martin to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, good shortish ball just outside off
stump, Humayun plays awkwardly from the crease, spearing the edge
down just short and to the right of Bradburn at fourth slip, down
through to the vacant third man boundary
15.3 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, good shortish ball on off stump,
Humayun opens the face to guide it down to McMillan in the gully
15.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish
lifting straight ball, watchfully defends from the crease, pushing
straight up towards mid off
15.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, dropped! a bad miss for New
Zealand, Astle drops a simple one at a perfect height, lovely
short lifting ball, Humayun edges straight between first and
second slips, Astle moves to his left, but can't grab it, dropping
it down
Astle went to his left from second slip, Fleming to his right from
first, but Astle was further forward so had the first go at it, a
simple drop
15.5 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish lifting straight ball on
off stump, defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on
the off side
15.6 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, quicker, full ball outside off
stump, Humayun drives and misses, trying to smash it down the
ground, Parore fumbles the take, dropping it down at his feet
End of over 16 (9 runs) Pakistan 62/5
CS Martin 8-2-39-4 (1nb) - City End
Younis Khan 10* (15b 1x4) Humayun Farhat 17* (21b 4x4)
16.1 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, good shortish straight ball,
watchfully defends away towards Bell at cover point
16.2 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
Younis pushes away from his body, guiding it down into the gully
in defence
16.3 Franklin to Younis Khan, two runs, full and straight just outside
off stump, Younis drives falsely at it, squirting an inside edge
away through backward square leg, Richardson goes after it from
square leg
16.4 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, defends from the crease down towards point
16.5 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, fuller ball outside off stump,
squeezes it away down into the gully in defence
16.6 Franklin to Younis Khan, legbye: one run, quick and full on the
legs, tries to pick it up hard and high over square leg but misses
as it hurries on, glanced away off the pad down to Martin at fine
leg
End of over 17 (3 runs) Pakistan 65/5
JEC Franklin 2-0-4-0 - Members End
Younis Khan 12* (21b 1x4) Humayun Farhat 17* (21b 4x4)
17.1 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, very full and straight, Younis comes
forward, jamming it down into the pitch, tamely rolling back down
to Martin on his follow through
17.2 Martin to Younis Khan, FOUR, calculated lofted straight drive,
Younis picks a fair length ball outside off stump on the up, down
between bowler and McMillan at mid off
17.3 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good shortish ball just outside off
stump, runs it down into the gully, where Bradburn makes a good
save falling to his right to stop it
17.4 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
Younis hangs the bat well back out of the way, leaving through to
Parore
17.5 Martin to Younis Khan, FOUR, shot! Younis picks up another full and
straight ball, strongly lifting it straight back over Martin's
head, down to the hoarding in front of the sightscreen, cracking
stroke with a straight bat
17.6 Martin to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, oversteps, short lifting
straight ball, Younis ducks well underneath it, doesn't climb
quite so high, straight through to Parore
17.6 Martin to Younis Khan, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, superb
shot from Younis, cracking a square drive through cover point,
pouncing on Martin's tiredness at the end of a long spell, this
over is sure to be his last for a while
End of over 18 (13 runs) Pakistan 78/5
CS Martin 9-2-52-4 (2nb) - City End
Humayun Farhat 17* (21b 4x4) Younis Khan 24* (28b 4x4)
18.1 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, no run, jumps right across to off
stump, tucking a shortish straight ball off the legs straight down
to Richardson at square leg
18.2 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Humayun hops on the crease to defend down to
Bell at point
18.3 Franklin to Humayun Farhat, one run, hops right across outside off
stump, Humayun tucks it away backward of square on the leg side
for an easy single as Richardson fields from square leg
18.4 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, jumps on the crease, defending a
good shortish lifting straight ball on off stump, inside edging
down into the top of the pad, rebounding away towards point
18.5 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, driving at a full ball outside off
stump, firmly driving back down on the leg side of the pitch,
Franklin fields low down on his follow through
18.6 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, good shortish lifting ball angling
away outside off stump, Younis shapes to go after it before
quickly hanging the bat back out of the way, leaving through to
Parore
End of over 19 (1 run) Pakistan 79/5
JEC Franklin 3-0-5-0 - Members End
Humayun Farhat 18* (24b 4x4) Younis Khan 24* (31b 4x4)
Martin ends his first spell, taking the remarkable figures of 4-52
from 9 overs with him, 17 coming from his first 2 overs, 22 from
his last two!
Tuffey is back, replacing him at the City End
19.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
holds the bat back out of the way to leave through to Parore
19.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, driving at a fairly full and wide
ball outside off stump, Humayun swings at it, getting a streaky
top edge, well clear over gully, down to the vacant third man
boundary
19.3 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off
stump, shoulders arms through to the keeper
19.4 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, SIX, shot! full outside off stump,
Humayun smacks it straight over the top, down to the straight long
off boundary, good clean hit
19.5 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, OUT: but very next ball Tuffey does him
with an absolute beauty, straight lifting ball just seaming away
on off stump, gets a regulation edge straight through to Parore
Pakistan 89/6, Partnership of 51
Humayun Farhat c Parore b Tuffey 28 (29b 5x4 1x6)
Younis Khan 24* (31b 4x4) DR Tuffey 7.5-1-31-2
the six prior showed the newcomer had no nerves at all, and brought
up a 50 partnership in just 55 balls, but he couldn't avoid a
lovely follow-up ball
Saqlain Mushtaq the new batsman
19.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shoulders arms to a fairly slow,
shortish ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore
End of over 20 (10 runs) Pakistan 89/6
DR Tuffey 8-1-31-2 - City End
Younis Khan 24* (31b 4x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (1b)
20.1 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, ooh my oh my! Younis taps a
shortish straight ball down in close on the off side, they set off
for a quick single, Saqlain's a bit slow to get going, then for
some reason deviates from his running path to steer wide of the
pitch, Franklin scoots after
it on his follow through towards short cover, fires at the stumps
and hits direct, umpire Dunne refers to the third umpire, and
Saqlain is found a couple of inches short
Pakistan 89/7, Partnership of 0
Saqlain Mushtaq run out (Franklin) 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
this is absolutely nutty stuff, Pakistan committing hari-kiri on
the first morning
only Imran, the currently unbeaten Younis and Humayun have scored
anything of any minor note, and all three have gone for their
shots, realising that if they defend, they'll get out just as
soon, but for fewer runs
Waqar Younis the new batsman
20.2 Franklin to Waqar Younis, no run, a beauty! shortish lifting ball
angling away just outside off stump, Waqar fishes at it, just
beating the outside edge
20.3 Franklin to Waqar Younis, no run, props well forward, defending a
straight ball firmly back down the pitch to Franklin on his follow
through
20.4 Franklin to Waqar Younis, legbye: one run, hops on the crease,
shuffling inside a shortish straight ball on middle and leg,
rebounds away off the thigh pad towards backward square leg for an
easy single
20.5 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, firmly defends down to Bradburn in the gully
20.6 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, good short rising ball outside off
stump, Younis sways back down out of the way to leave through to
Parore
End of over 21 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 90/7
JEC Franklin 4-1-5-0 - Members End
Waqar Younis 0* (3b) Younis Khan 24* (34b 4x4)
21.1 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, Waqar leaves it well alone through to Parore, a bit too
wide
21.2 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, legbye: one run, Waqar awkwardly fends at a
short climbing ball which comes back into him, pings away from the
body backward of square on the leg side for a single
21.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, stretches well forward, covering up
a full ball outside off stump in defence
21.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
shoulders arms through to Parore
21.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, short ball outside off stump, a bit
too wide to require a stroke, left well alone through to Parore
21.6 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, much better very full ball on off
stump, Younis squeezes it out from his toes up towards mid off in
defence
End of over 22 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 91/7
DR Tuffey 9-2-31-2 - City End
Waqar Younis 0* (5b) Younis Khan 24* (38b 4x4)
22.1 Franklin to Waqar Younis, no run, good shortish ball on off stump,
Waqar hops back in the crease, poking it away somewhat leading
edgily towards point, Bell in to field on the second bounce
22.2 Franklin to Waqar Younis, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Waqar has a big swing across the line, trying
to pull through midwicket, mistimes it completely, dragging it
into the ground in close on the leg side, Richardson tidies up
from forward square leg
22.3 Franklin to Waqar Younis, OUT: a tame dismissal, shortish ball
outside off stump, Waqar reaches for it, trying to steer it away,
but guides an edge straight through to Fleming who takes it high
up to his right at first slip
Pakistan 91/8, Partnership of 2
Waqar Younis c Fleming b Franklin 0 (8b 0x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 24* (38b 4x4) JEC Franklin 4.3-1-5-1
Pakistan lose 3-2 in the space of 17 balls as the innings threatens
to wind to a very quick end, and we still have 10 minutes until
lunch on the opening day!
Fazl-e-Akbar the new batsman
22.4 Franklin to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, hops back in his crease,
defending a straight ball down to Richardson at midwicket
22.5 Franklin to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off
stump, hold the bat well back out of the way, leaving it as it
angles away through to Parore
22.6 Franklin to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, beaten! a beauty of a ball,
quicker and fuller, Fazl just hangs the bat inside the line as he
tries to leave late, sliding past the outside edge through to the
keeper
End of over 23 (maiden) Pakistan 91/8
JEC Franklin 5-2-5-1 - Members End
Younis Khan 24* (38b 4x4) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (3b)
23.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, a wild ball outside off stump, full
and extremely wide, oh so close to being called wide by umpire
Dunne, left well alone through to Parore
23.2 Tuffey to Younis Khan, two runs, full outside off stump, driving at
it, the feet not quite fully to it, but gets it away safely
through vacant extra cover, time for an easy couple as McMillan
fields from deepish mid off
23.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, two runs, shortish ball outside off stump,
Younis cuts hard down on it, just wide of Bradburn to his right in
the gully, Richardson around from third man to field, but can't
prevent a second being taken on the return for Younis to keep the
strike
the field is a fair bit more spread for the more accomplished
batsman on strike, trying to prize a single from him so they can
attack the tail-ender
23.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, two runs, but he gets another two! full
outside off stump, firmly square driving through cover point, Bell
sprints after it from point
23.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, one run, this time they have to take the
single, Younis awkwardly pulls a short rising ball outside off
stump down to Richardson out at deep square leg
but Fazl will only have one ball to face in the over
23.6 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, and he safely negotiates it, a bit
too wide, Fazl keeps the bat well inside the line to leave through
to Parore
End of over 24 (7 runs) Pakistan 98/8
DR Tuffey 10-2-38-2 - City End
Younis Khan 31* (43b 4x4) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (4b)
there's probably only just enough time to squeeze in this over
before the lunch break will be taken, so Pakistan will at least
see into the second session now!
24.1 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, firmly drives
straight up to McMillan, coming well forward into the shot,
playing with a nice straight bat
24.2 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, driving at a similarly full ball
just outside off stump, this time it comes back a shade, so it
ends up dragging it up towards Martin at deepish mid on
24.3 Franklin to Younis Khan, FOUR, shot! short and wide outside off
stump, superbly back cut down through backward point to the
boundary, one of the shots of the short day so far, and brings up
the Pakistan 100 in style
24.4 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, firmly drives
straight up towards Martin at wide mid on
24.5 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, good tight shortish straight ball,
defends straight back on the leg side of the pitch, Franklin
fields on his follow through
24.6 Franklin to Younis Khan, one run, full outside off stump, firmly
driven straight through vacant cover, Bell sprints after it from
point, time for at least two there, but Younis wants to keep the
strike for after lunch, so just walks the single
End of over 25 (5 runs) Pakistan 103/8
JEC Franklin 6-2-10-1 - Members End
Younis Khan 36* (49b 5x4) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (4b)
and that is indeed lunch, an incredible session of Test cricket,
with Pakistan's approach leaving a fair few wide-eyed, speechless
folk in the crowd
after losing the toss and being predictably inserted on a greenish
pitch, Pakistan clearly felt they had to go for their shots in
order to capitalise, no doubt thinking along the lines of "sooner
or later, we'll get an unplayable ball, so why stick
around for not many?" - and with a plethora of big stroke-players
in the batting line-up, most notably Imran, Ijaz, Younis and
Humayun, they didn't need any second invitations to go after the
bowling right from the start
despite riding their luck a little, it was to some surprise that
Pakistan raced out to 28/0 after just 5 overs, with Martin taking
the most punishment, but once the first breakthrough was found,
they tumbled like ninepins after that - Martin snaring 4-0
in the space of 14 balls at one point, causing Pakistan to lose 5-
10 in the space of 35 balls as Tuffey also chipped in
the only batsmen to succeed to any degree whatsoever were three of
the bigger hitters, Imran, Younis and Humayun - who mixed some
great cricket shots, with some more audacious, slightly luckier
strokes
only Younis remains, and stands as Pakistan's key hope to reaching
anything in the order of 150 here, which could well prove to be a
highly useful score, considering the nature of the pitch and the
nature of the cricket being played
Pakistan's pace trio of Waqar, Fazl and Mohammad Akram must be
rubbing their hands in expectant glee, when they get their chance,
presumably some time in the middle session - though it must be
said, many of the wickets were not so much attributable to
the pitch as the attitude from the batsman towards their supposed
predicament in how to bat on it - and many played averagely, ill-
thought strokes to get out
play will resume in just over 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time
(0110 GMT), when everyone, especially including CricInfo, has a
fair breather to recover from the first 120 minutes
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
the players return to the field, with the skies somewhat more grey
than they were in the bright morning session
it'll be Martin to bowl from the City End, with just two slips,
third man, gully, point, mid off, deepish wide mid on, deep square
leg and fine leg in place as they try to lure a single out of
Younis
25.1 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, driving strongly at a full, straight
ball, playing it straight up to Franklin at widish deep mid on,
looking for a run but turns it down
25.2 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, forces it straight down to Bell at point
25.3 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, good tight shortish ball on off
stump, Younis forced to defend down towards wide mid off, McMillan
up to field
25.4 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, bouncer! excellent ball, lures a
hook from Younis, but he plays and misses, through to Parore
outside off stump
25.5 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, Younis firmly forces it down off the back foot up towards
McMillan at mid off
25.6 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, another attempted bouncer, trying to
keep Younis away from the strike, Younis goes after it with all he
can, "up periscope" playing an odd tennis type shot, tapping it
down on the leg side, and can't grab the run
End of over 26 (maiden) Pakistan 103/8
CS Martin 10-3-52-4 (2nb) - City End
Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (4b) Younis Khan 36* (55b 5x4)
Tuffey replaces Franklin after a spell of 1-10 from 6 overs at the
Members End
three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, mid on, square leg and
fine leg in place
26.1 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
left well alone through to Parore
26.2 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, OUT: a beauty! good shortish lifting ball
on off stump, Fazl can't do too much with that, trying to withdraw
the bat inside the line but gets an outside edge through to Parore
who takes a fine catch to his right
Pakistan 103/9, Partnership of 12
Fazl-e-Akbar c Parore b Tuffey 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 36* (55b 5x4) DR Tuffey 10.2-2-38-3
Parore claims the most dismissals by a New Zealand wicket-keeper in
Tests, passing Ian Smith, now with 177 (including 3 as a fielder),
as the fifth duck of the innings falls
Mohammad Akram the final batsman to the crease
26.3 Tuffey to Mohammad Akram, one run, well played! full ball outside
off stump, leans into it, steering it away between gully and
point, time for an easy single with the shot
26.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, drives and gets a thick outside edge down through the
vacant gully, to Bradburn who makes a good falling to his left
down at third man, Younis turns down the single at this stage of
the over
26.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, OUT: shortish lifting straight ball, Younis
powerfully hooks, but straight down the throat of Richardson
planted out at the deep square leg boundary, the trap works
perfectly and Pakistan are all out quickly after lunch
Pakistan 104/10, Partnership of 1
Younis Khan c Richardson b Tuffey 36 (57b 5x4 0x6)
Mohammad Akram 1* (1b) DR Tuffey 10.5-2-39-4
there ends a disastrous 26.5 overs worth of cricket for Pakistan,
getting a reasonable taste of what they imposed on New Zealand on
the final dramatic morning of the Auckland Test where their
opponents lost 9-26 in just over 20 overs
while this may not quite be as bad as that, for all intents and
purposes, it does put them into a tight corner - they must respond
in kind or be quickly be put out of reckoning in this match
Pakistan are quickly cleaned up just 11 balls after lunch, Younis
unable to shepherd the last two tail-enders sufficiently to try
and salvage a remotely moderate total, eventually falling himself
it's their second lowest score ever against New Zealand, only two
runs more than the worst of 102 at Faisalabad in 1990/91
by taking the last two wickets, Tuffey has ended up with career-
best figures of 4-39
Match State: Innings Break
the players return to the field, one somehow doubts the New Zealand
opening pair Mark Richardson and Matthew Bell expected they'd be
batting barely 15 minutes after lunch on the opening day after New
Zealand bowled first
it'll be Richardson to face Waqar Younis bowling from the Members
End
three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, mid on, forward short leg
and fine leg in place
0.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball,
watchfully defends from the crease, pushing back on the off side
of the pitch
0.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaves
a full ball outside off stump well alone through to Humayun
0.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, once
more he leaves through to the keeper, coming back a little later
through to Parore
0.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, raises the bat well clear to leave it through
to Humayun once more
0.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full and wider outside off
stump, leaving alone again through to the keeper
0.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball on leg
stump, tucked away off the hip down towards deep backward square
leg, Fazl around from long leg in the field to deep as New Zealand
are underway
End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/0 (trail by 103 runs)
Waqar Younis 1-0-1-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 1* (6b) MD Bell 0* (0b)
Fazl-e-Akbar to open up from the City End, with three slips, gully,
backward point, extra cover, mid on, short leg and fine leg in
place
1.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full and straight, firmly
stroked straight back down the pitch to the bowler on his follow
through
1.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
defends with an open face down towards Ijaz at backward point
1.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shuffles right across outside
off stump, gets right in behind it, quietly defending with a dead
bat back down the pitch to Fazl
1.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a short
rising ball just outside off stump, comes back in late as it goes
through to Humayun
1.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball angling on leg
stump, tries to glance it away but misses, gains a big deflection
from the thigh pad through to Humayun who takes a good diving take
to his right
1.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full and straight, tries to
clip it away but misses, drops down in close on the leg side from
the pad
End of over 2 (maiden) New Zealand 1/0 (trail by 103 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 1-1-0-0 - City End
MD Bell 0* (0b) MH Richardson 1* (12b)
2.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, good quick ball hurrying through from
just outside off stump, Bell is taken very near the 'delicate
region', dropping down in close on the off side as it seams back a
long way
2.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shortish ball shaping away outside off
stump, Bell pokes at it, steering an outside edge just down just
short and straight of gully, to the vacant third man boundary,
doing well to keep it well down
the catching cordon is strengthened as a result, with three slips
and two gullies
2.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, lovely ball from Waqar, almost has
Bell in real trouble, moving back the other way from a very
straight length, draws Bell forward and he scoops it away towards
vacant cover safely, turned inside out, an easy single taken as
mid off fields
2.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretching well forward,
shoulders arms to a shortish ball moving away outside off stump
through to Humayun
2.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, very full and rather wide
outside off stump, Richardson reaches well after it, guiding it
down into the gully
2.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, three runs, full outside off stump,
very strongly driven into the ground, through vacant wide mid off,
a fair chase for the man posted straighter, just overhauls inside
the boundary line, Richardson sprints back for a third
End of over 3 (8 runs) New Zealand 9/0 (trail by 95 runs)
Waqar Younis 2-0-9-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 4* (15b) MD Bell 5* (3b 1x4)
3.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, short ball outside off stump,
Richardson hangs the bat back well inside the line, leaving
through to Humayun
3.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely shortish ball
angling just away outside off stump, Richardson dabbles at it, but
is well beaten as it seams sharply away wide of the bat through to
Humayun
3.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, full and straight,
tries to clip it away off the legs as it seams back in, but
misses, rebounding down off the pads towards square leg, Bell
calls him through for the single
3.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg
side, Bell shuffles right back outside the line of it, letting it
go through down to Humayun
3.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, comes well forward to a fair shortish
ball outside off stump, defending down towards Ijaz at point
3.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish ball, seams back in, Bell is
well squared around, taken very high on the pad as it rebounds
away in close on the off side, half-hearted appeal for lbw from
Fazl
End of over 4 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 94 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 2-2-0-0 - City End
MH Richardson 4* (18b) MD Bell 5* (6b 1x4)
4.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump,
Richardson probes well forward, firmly pushing back down the leg
side of the pitch to Waqar
4.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
Richardson taps it away towards cover, loud call of 'no!' as
Saqlain's smartly to it from mid off
4.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, superb short lifting straight
ball, seaming well back in, Richardson dangerously raises the bat
well clear, comes in and clips his protective box and through to
Humayun!
there is an appeal for caught behind, as there was a bit of a
sound, but clearly away from the bat!
4.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, tapped away towards vacant cover, quick single taken with
the shot, very tight as Saqlain's up to field from mid off, shying
at the bowler's end, just missing, rather close stuff but
Richardson's through
4.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! overpitched on the legs,
powerfully clipped away through backward square leg, no chase for
Fazl down at fine leg to field
4.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shuffles well forward and across to
off stump, leaving a shortish ball further outside through to
Humayun
End of over 5 (5 runs) New Zealand 15/0 (trail by 89 runs)
Waqar Younis 3-0-14-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 5* (22b) MD Bell 9* (8b 2x4)
both umpires come over and have a close inspection of the state of
the ball, after umpire Harper had a look at the start of Waqar's
last over, there must be some concern as to what's happened to it
so early on
5.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball outside off stump, left well alone through to Humayun
5.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down to Faisal under the helmet at short leg on the bounce, who
threatens to quickly flick it back on to the stumps but
Richardson's always inside his crease
5.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shuffles right across to off
stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball moving away through to
Humayun
5.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely shortish lifting
ball outside off stump, Richardson reaches a long way after it,
and at a fair height too, he was never going to do anything to
that but edge it, luckily misses as it passes through to Humayun
5.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, fuller, straight ball,
watchfully pushed back down the pitch to Fazl on his follow
through
5.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shuffles right across to off
stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball through to Humayun
again, three straight maidens to open up with from Fazl
End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 15/0 (trail by 89 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 3-3-0-0 - City End
MD Bell 9* (8b 2x4) MH Richardson 5* (28b)
6.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump,
Bell squares right around to watchfully defend back on the leg
side of the pitch to Waqar
6.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, Bell
misjudges the length, trying to hop out of the road to the off
side, is taken on the arm and it drops away towards square leg,
they take a run but it's cancelled out by umpire Harper who
adjudges him not to have
played a short or taken evasive action either, a bit rough
6.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone through to Humayun
6.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, very full and straight, Bell digs it
out from the toes, squeezing it up towards Saqlain at wide mid on
6.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ooh my! Bell again shuffles a long
way across to off stump to try and avoid a shortish ball coming
back in, it doesn't hit him on the body, but it comes awfully
close to leg stump!
6.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, two runs, full and a bit straighter, firmly
clips it away through vacant midwicket for an easy couple as
Saqlain gives chase from wide mid on
End of over 7 (2 runs) New Zealand 17/0 (trail by 87 runs)
Waqar Younis 4-0-16-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 5* (28b) MD Bell 11* (14b 2x4)
7.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, stretches well across to off
stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball moving away outside off
stump through to Humayun
7.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: two runs, full on leg stump,
Richardson tries to tickle it away but misses, glances fine off
the leg, wide of Humayun, Richardson sprints back for a second as
Waqar's around from fine leg to field just inside the line,
Richardson crashes into Humayun!
but it's not a heavy impact, just managing to slow up sufficiently
as Humayun was looking in the opposite direction to take the
return
7.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, lifts the arms well clear, leaving through to Humayun,
coming back in a little late
7.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, shortish ball on leg
stump, tries to flick it away but misses, rebounds off the pad to
vacant square leg for an easy single
7.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, comes well forward outside off stump,
props forward to defend a full ball down in close on the leg side
of the pitch
7.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, stretching well forward in defence,
gets a full ball that almost sneaks through, just squeezing it
down into the back pad, dropping away in close on the off side
End of over 8 (3 runs, maiden) New Zealand 20/0 (trail by 84 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 4-4-0-0 - City End
MH Richardson 5* (32b) MD Bell 11* (16b 2x4)
8.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, full and fairly straight,
Richardson drives, dragging it from an inside edge away towards
vacant midwicket for an easy single as two fielders give chase
from opposite directions
8.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, well squared around by a good tight
fullish ball just outside off stump, defends away towards point
8.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly drives up
towards Saqlain at wide mid on
8.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish lifting ball, fairly wide
outside off stump, Bell stays well inside the line of it to leave
through to Humayun
8.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly driven
straight up to Saqlain at straight mid on
8.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, beaten! lovely shortish ball outside
off stump, just manages to keep the bat held back inside the line
of it as it slides on through to the keeper
End of over 9 (1 run) New Zealand 21/0 (trail by 83 runs)
Waqar Younis 5-0-17-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 6* (33b) MD Bell 11* (21b 2x4)
9.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
steering a full ball outside off stump away to Ijaz at backward
point
9.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, good tight shortish straight
ball, defends from the crease down to Ijaz at backward point once
more
9.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, FOUR, pushes forward at a shortish
ball, getting well over the top of it, steering it away
comfortably between gully and third slip, down to the vacant third
man boundary
9.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, shortish lifting ball
on leg stump, glanced away off the thigh pad down to Waqar at fine
leg
9.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shuffles forward into a full ball
just outside off stump, watchfully defending it down in close on
the off side
9.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, stretches a long way forward to a
full ball outside off stump, swinging back a fair way in, Humayun
does well to dive down the leg side to take it
End of over 10 (5 runs) New Zealand 26/0 (trail by 78 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 5-4-4-0 - City End
MH Richardson 10* (37b 1x4) MD Bell 11* (23b 2x4)
10.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
shouldering arms to a shortish lifting ball outside off stump,
going straight through to Humayun
10.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, shot! a bit too full outside off
stump, leans well into it, strongly straight driving on the off
side of the pitch, Saqlain reaches down to his left at mid off but
it passes him quickly, forced to turn and chase, but the horse has
well and truly bolted
10.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, forward, hangs the bat well
back out of the way, leaving through to Humayun
10.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, holding
the bat well back out of the way to leave through to Humayun again
10.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball outside off stump through to Humayun again
10.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, full and straight, firmly
clipped off the legs away to vacant midwicket, easy single taken
with the shot
End of over 11 (5 runs) New Zealand 31/0 (trail by 73 runs)
Waqar Younis 6-0-22-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 15* (43b 2x4) MD Bell 11* (23b 2x4)
time for a well-earned mid-afternoon drinks break - it's been a
hectic day to keep up with and there's still 50 overs to go! the
action has been somewhat sedated after lunch with comparison to
before it
this pair continue to post solid opening stands together, 31
already here, to follow up their 91, 102 and 69 in the last 3
innings
11.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off
stump to a shortish ball, straight through to Humayun
11.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, well squared around by a
shortish ball on off stump, does well to tap it down in close on
the off side, sneaking through for a well run quick single as mid
off is slow to come up to field
11.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, very full and straight on the toes,
strongly clipped away through forward square leg, races away with
lovely timing, bringing up 1000 first-class runs for the season
11.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down
from an inside edge into the top of the front pad, dropping down
in close on the off side
11.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, comes well forward, defending a
shortish ball just outside off stump, down to Ijaz at point
11.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, shortish lifting ball angling on leg
stump, flicked off the hip just behind square on the leg side, a
little inside edge there, an easy single taken as square leg is
across to field
End of over 12 (6 runs) New Zealand 37/0 (trail by 67 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 6-4-10-0 - City End
MD Bell 16* (27b 3x4) MH Richardson 16* (45b 2x4)
Mohammad Akram replaces Waqar at the Members End after a spell of
0-22 from 6 overs
three slips, gully, point, mid off, deepish mid on, square leg and
fine leg in place
12.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, Bell defends it straight down into the gully
12.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, Bell
quickly pounces, strongly driving it down the ground on the leg
side, purposefully dragging it across between bowler and Saqlain,
who chases in vain from mid on
12.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
watchfully defends from the crease, dropping it down towards Waqar
at widish mid off
12.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, full outside off stump, shoulders
arms, leaving well alone through to the keeper, Akram just
building up a bit of pace now
12.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms outside off stump, leaving a similarly wide ball outside off
stump which is a little shorter, but no stroke required
12.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good shortish lifting ball on off
stump, watchfully defends from the crease, dropping it down in
close on the off side with a dead bat
End of over 13 (4 runs) New Zealand 41/0 (trail by 63 runs)
Mohammad Akram 1-0-4-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 16* (45b 2x4) MD Bell 20* (33b 4x4)
13.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, Richardson shuffles right across to it, defending away to
Ijaz at backward point
13.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball moving away outside off stump, a bit too short
13.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
taps it away towards Ijaz at point in defence, playing a bit away
from his body, a little uncertain as to whether to play it or not
13.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, two runs, a bit too full on the toes,
firmly squeezed away through vacant midwicket for an easy two as
Waqar's across to field from mid on
13.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, good tight straight shortish
ball, Richardson squares around right in behind it to defend back
up on the off side of the pitch
13.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, sharper paced shortish ball on
off stump, defended with a dead bat down in close on the off side
End of over 14 (2 runs) New Zealand 43/0 (trail by 61 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 7-4-12-0 - City End
MD Bell 20* (33b 4x4) MH Richardson 18* (51b 2x4)
14.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good shortish straight ball just on
off stump, Bell watchfully defends straight back down the pitch to
the bowler
14.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, ooh! a rare rash stroke, Bell
hopping into it, trying to flay it away through the covers, but
plays and misses, beaten a little for pace as he played rather
late, over the top of the blade through to Humayun, brings a few
anguished groans from the field
14.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good shortish ball outside off
stump, Bell withdraws the bat well inside the line to leave it
through to the keeper
14.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, shortish ball sits up somewhat
outside off stump, firmly taps it away from his body towards wide
mid off, quick single taken well with the shot as Saqlain fields
to his left from mid off
14.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, Richardson gets himself into
a little trouble by losing sight of a brisk shortish ball that
goes straight on, shying back and away from it, taken on the body
and deflects down into the slips
14.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, a good sharp lifting
straight ball, inside edges into the body, but this one's on leg
stump so is able to get a run as it drops away towards vacant
square leg
End of over 15 (4 runs) New Zealand 45/0 (trail by 59 runs)
Mohammad Akram 2-0-6-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 19* (53b 2x4) MD Bell 21* (37b 4x4)
15.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, Fazl
gets one to swing away quite late through to Humayun who takes a
fine diving take in front of first slip to his left
15.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ooh! plays and misses, driving
at a good length ball outside off stump, straight through to
Humayun, beating the outside edge
15.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ooh! and again, this one's
shorter, Richardson slashes at misses, trying to cut but over the
top of it this time, through to the keeper again
15.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off
stump to a shortish ball, straight through to Humayun again
15.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, beaten! a lovely delivery
sliding through just outside off stump, Richardson withdraws the
bat just inside the line of it as it goes through, perfectly line
and length
15.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, forward, shouldering arms to a
shortish ball swinging away through to Humayun
End of over 16 (maiden) New Zealand 45/0 (trail by 59 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 8-5-12-0 - City End
MD Bell 21* (37b 4x4) MH Richardson 19* (59b 2x4)
16.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms to a full and wide ball outside off stump through to the
keeper
16.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, plays inside the line of a shortish
ball outside off stump, leaving through to the keeper again
16.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, and again, shuffles right across to
off stump, playing inside the line to leave through to the keeper
16.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, good shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, steers an outside edge with a fair amount of control
through the gap between gully and the slips, to the vacant third
man boundary
Akram lets out a fair cry of disappointment, and as a result that
gap is plugged with the square leg man
16.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, short rising ball outside off stump,
cuts strongly down through backward point, bringing up the 4th
consecutive 50+ opening stand by this pair!
clearly the best ever in the history of New Zealand Test cricket,
with no other pair even managing three in a row before
16.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, shot! shortish ball outside off
stump, strongly cracked off the back foot down through the vacant
covers, three consecutive boundaries for Bell
End of over 17 (12 runs) New Zealand 57/0 (trail by 47 runs)
Mohammad Akram 3-0-18-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 19* (59b 2x4) MD Bell 33* (43b 7x4)
New Zealand already past the halfway mark in looking for a first
innings lead, and with the hot sun baking on the pitch, things are
looking worrisome for the visitors
17.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, firmly
driven straight up to mid off
17.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, Richardson however is
struggling to play Fazl, which looks like Pakistan's best chance
to break through here, beating him all ends up, moving away
dramatically past the outside edge as he just plays inside it,
Richardson concedes he was well done by
the bowler on this occasion
17.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, FOUR, Richardson adds insult to injury
by slashing at a short rising ball outside off stump, reaching
well after it, getting a thick top edge, well over gully, down to
the vacant third man boundary
the umpires check the ball once more upon the insistence of the
bowler, and they agree it is out of shape, and requires a box of
potential replacements to be brought out
17.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, at last play resumes, with a
fairly full ball outside off stump from Fazl, Richardson
comfortably strokes it away to vacant cover for an easy single
17.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shuffles right across outside off
stump, shouldering arms to a shortish lifting ball, swivelling
around as he completes his full movement
17.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, two runs, full on the legs, strongly clipped
away through backward square leg, long leg around to field in the
deep
End of over 18 (7 runs) New Zealand 64/0 (trail by 40 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 9-5-19-0 - City End
MH Richardson 24* (63b 3x4) MD Bell 35* (45b 7x4)
18.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a full ball
moving away outside off stump, straight through to Humayun
18.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, FOUR, full on the legs, very strongly
flicked fine, too well for fine leg in place, into the hoardings
18.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
firmly clipped away to vacant midwicket for an easy single
18.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, stabs well forward at a good full
length ball outside off stump, gets a genuine thick outside edge,
kept rather low, and wide of second slip, down to the straight
third man boundary, no chance for the third man in place
Akram getting a bit frustrated by this pair, particularly Bell who
is running a fair few controlled edges away through gaps
18.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, edges again! this one's fuller,
Bell drives at it, this one is very much a genuine edge, in the
air, but straight through vacant third slip, down to third man
18.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, leaves well alone through to the keeper
End of over 19 (10 runs) New Zealand 74/0 (trail by 30 runs)
Mohammad Akram 4-0-28-0 - Members End
MD Bell 40* (47b 8x4) MH Richardson 29* (67b 4x4)
this will be the last over before tea
19.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, tries to pull a shortish ball,
doesn't quite get it right, dragging an inside edge down in close
on the leg side
19.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, shot! short and wide outside off stump,
Bell carves it away through backward point, piercing the gap
perfectly, classy stuff
19.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shuffles well back outside the line
of a shortish ball heading well down the leg side, through to
Humayun
19.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, very good full ball on off stump,
quicker ball, Bell just manages to squeeze it up towards Waqar at
mid off
19.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, full and straight, very firmly driven
back down the pitch, Fazl fields well low down on his follow
through
19.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, tight ball on off stump, props
forward to defend compactly, back on the off side of the pitch
End of over 20 (4 runs) New Zealand 78/0 (trail by 26 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 10-5-23-0 - City End
MH Richardson 29* (67b 4x4) MD Bell 44* (53b 9x4)
and it's time for tea, another fine session for the home side who
are in early control
New Zealand wrapped things up nice and quickly straight after
lunch, and though the clouds gathered gloomily for a while, a
greater omen of more open skies and strong sunshine for most of
the middle session has helped New Zealand's openers along
to a point where they sit in a very solid position, though this
game is far from decided within the space of two sessions just yet
Bell and Richardson have had their small nervous moments, but by
and large are looking very comfortable, particularly Bell in the
last few overs, though he has had a good battle-within-the-battle
with Akram, while Richardson found a
great challenge in Fazl who has bowled with good economy and has
settled on to a good line and length without success
New Zealand trail by just 26 overall, and are all set to take a
first innings lead, but the third session today will be all about
grinding out some real ascendancy and trying to prevent Pakistan
from gaining a sniff
Waqar will have fond memories of this ground, and if he gets a
sniff, there may be a few nervous batsmen waiting back in the
hutch for their turn
it'll be a long final session too, with 41 overs still to bowl
today, though given how late in the year we are (and daylight
savings having lapsed the weekend before last), it's unlikely
we'll get through them all
play will resume in just over 10 minutes time at 3:30pm local time
(0330 GMT)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
the players return to the field, and it'll be Akram to continue at
the Members End, bowling to Richardson
three slips, third man, point, wide mid off, mid on, short leg,
deep square leg and fine leg in place
20.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, shoulders arms through to Humayun
20.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball on
middle and leg, tucked off the hip straight down on the leg side
of the pitch
20.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, similar again, hops on the
crease, this time dead batting it back down the pitch to the
bowler
20.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, tight ball on off stump,
firmly nudges it away towards Ijaz at point, Richardson starts off
looking for a run but is sent back wisely by his partner early
20.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball
outside off stump, straight through to Humayun
20.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
leaving a full ball outside off stump well alone
End of over 21 (maiden) New Zealand 78/0 (trail by 26 runs)
Mohammad Akram 5-1-28-0 - Members End
MD Bell 44* (53b 9x4) MH Richardson 29* (73b 4x4)
Waqar replaces Fazl at the City End after a spell of 0-23 from 10
overs before tea
two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and
fine leg in place
21.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, sways back and away from a bouncer,
swinging back late from outside off stump, Humayun takes a fair
way to his left towards leg
21.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, defends with
a dead bat down on the leg side of the pitch
21.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball drifting on leg stump,
tucked away down to Akram at fine leg
21.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, hops on the crease to defend down into the ground towards
cover
21.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full and straight, firmly
pushes straight up towards mid on in defence
21.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, tight shortish straight ball,
gets the bat right in behind it, defending down in close on the
leg side
End of over 22 (1 run) New Zealand 79/0 (trail by 25 runs)
Waqar Younis 7-0-23-0 - City End
MD Bell 45* (56b 9x4) MH Richardson 29* (76b 4x4)
22.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms to a shortish ball well outside off stump through to the
keeper
22.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, similar again, well forward to
leave a shortish ball outside off stump
22.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, ooh dear, shortish straight ball,
tucked off the hip down towards backward point, after much
hesitation Richardson overrules Bell's call of 'no!', though it
was Richardson's to make
Ijaz's shy at the stumps at the keeper's end is wide, may have been
close but Richardson was quite committed to the run so was
probably through
22.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball
outside off stump, left well alone through to Humayun
22.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball outside off stump
22.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, straighter ball, defends down
in close on the off side of the pitch
End of over 23 (2 runs) New Zealand 80/0 (trail by 24 runs)
Mohammad Akram 6-1-29-0 - Members End
MD Bell 46* (59b 9x4) MH Richardson 29* (79b 4x4)
23.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly pushed
straight up to mid on in defence
23.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, firmly
pushing up towards mid on in defence once more
23.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, good length shortish ball just
outside off stump, defends down towards forward square leg
23.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, back of a length ball just outside
off stump, firmly taps it from the crease, down into the covers
23.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, very good ball from Waqar,
inswinging yorker, jams the bat down on it, getting an inside edge
down between the stumps and himself to fine leg, Waqar anguishes
at how close that was, the luck is with the openers this afternoon
23.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, tight ball on off stump, taps
it down in close on the off side, excellent running to sneak
through for a quick single as the field is a little flat-footed
End of over 24 (2 runs) New Zealand 82/0 (trail by 22 runs)
Waqar Younis 8-0-25-0 - City End
MH Richardson 30* (80b 4x4) MD Bell 47* (64b 9x4)
24.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, hangs the bat well back out of the way, moving further
away through to Humayun, excellent carry through to the keeper
24.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, similar again, stretching
well forward, leaving a shortish ball outside off stump through to
the keeper
24.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, FOUR, shot! short lifting ball
outside off stump, Richardson gets well over the top of it,
powerfully driving down through the covers off the back foot
Akram switches to come around the wicket to the left-handed
Richardson as a result of the previous shot, and a man is brought
into the covers
24.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball angling
in just outside off stump, Richardson hops on the crease to defend
down to Ijaz at backward point
24.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, full
ball outside off stump, hanging the bat well back out of the way
to leave through to the keeper
24.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, good short climbing ball just
outside off stump, hangs the bat well above it to leave
End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 86/0 (trail by 18 runs)
Mohammad Akram 7-1-33-0 - Members End
MD Bell 47* (64b 9x4) MH Richardson 34* (86b 5x4)
25.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully
defends by getting right in behind it, dead batting it back down
the pitch
25.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! short rising ball, Bell hooks it
up strongly through backward square leg, clean as a whistle, and
that's his 50 from 66 balls, 10x4
25.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, tucked
down to Akram at fine leg off the hip
25.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, moving a
little away late through to Humayun
25.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
strongly glanced down to Imran at fine leg
25.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, hops on the
crease to defend with a dead bat down in close on the off side of
the pitch
End of over 26 (6 runs) New Zealand 92/0 (trail by 12 runs)
Waqar Younis 9-0-31-0 - City End
MH Richardson 35* (88b 5x4) MD Bell 52* (68b 10x4)
26.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, full and straight on off
stump, Richardson drives a little false as it comes back in to
him, stroking it straight up to Waqar at mid on
26.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, short ball outside off
stump, strongly cut down through backward point, just the single
collected this time with third man in place
Akram switches to come back over the wicket to the right-handed
Bell, pushing Ijaz back from square leg to deep square on the
boundary now
26.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, fullish ball just outside off
stump, firmly taps it down in close on the off side in defence,
rolling up towards Waqar at mid off
26.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, jumps well
forward to defend a tight ball on off stump down into the covers
26.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, full and straight just outside off
stump, comes well forward to compactly defend with bat/pad back
down the pitch to the bowler
26.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, watchfully defends from the crease, down towards cover
point
26.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good tight, full ball just outside
off stump, squeezed away towards Ijaz at point in defence
End of over 27 (2 runs) New Zealand 94/0 (trail by 10 runs)
Mohammad Akram 8-1-35-0 (1nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 36* (90b 5x4) MD Bell 52* (73b 10x4)
the first sign of spin today, Saqlain Mushtaq comes on to replace
Waqar after a 3-over spell costing 9 runs at the City End
he'll come around the wicket immediately to the left-handed
Richardson, with a slip, silly point, short third man, short
cover, deepish cover, deepish mid off, deepish mid on, midwicket
and deep backward square leg in place
27.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat, shortish ball to start
up with, Richardson watchfully defends from back on the crease,
firmly stroked back down the wicket to the bowler
27.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
watchfully defends a fuller, straight ball back down the pitch to
the bowler
27.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, FOUR, Richardson dances down the
track, driving a flighted ball strongly down the ground on the leg
side, an atypical shot against a spinner from the normally
reserved Richardson, and it earns a big evil stare from Saqlain,
who stands and looks back at him
grimly for quite some time indeed
27.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, full and straight,
watchfully defends back on the leg side of the pitch
27.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flatter ball, Richardson
defends quietly down in close on the leg side of the pitch
27.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, slices an outside edge down to Akram at short third man
along the ground
End of over 28 (4 runs) New Zealand 98/0 (trail by 6 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 1-0-4-0 - City End
MD Bell 52* (73b 10x4) MH Richardson 40* (96b 6x4)
28.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, stretches a long way forward to a
quicker, full ball outside off stump, raising the bat well above
it to leave through to the keeper
28.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shuffles right across to off stump,
holds the bat well back out of the way, leaving a wider one
through to Humayun
28.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good tight shortish ball just
outside off stump, Bell is committed to play, leaning forward to
defend down into the covers
28.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, FOUR, shot! wide outside off stump,
superbly back through backward point, leaned forward and then
carved it away, bringing up the 100 partnership
28.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, sharp bouncer, rather short rising
ball, bends right back to sway away from it, through to the keeper
28.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, shuffles right inside a shortish
ball on leg stump, glancing it well down to Fazl at fine leg
End of over 29 (5 runs) New Zealand 103/0 (trail by 1 runs)
Mohammad Akram 9-1-40-0 (1nb) - Members End
MD Bell 57* (79b 11x4) MH Richardson 40* (96b 6x4)
29.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, shortish ball turning in from
outside off stump, tucked away towards square leg, very quick
single taken with the shot, looks tight, but Bell does well to
make it home safely at the bowler's end, as Saqlain fumbles the
throw received next to the stumps
scores are level now, New Zealand doing it without loss, Pakistan
losing all 10 wickets, a remarkable contrast
29.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, and New Zealand have a
lead, Richardson down on to one knee, waiting for a flat ball to
come on, lapping it away backward of square leg
29.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up straight, watchfully
defends back on the off side of the pitch
29.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, props forward, defends down in
close on the leg side to Faisal under the helmet
29.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up very full on the toes,
squeezes it away to Ijaz at backward square leg
29.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, props forward, defending a
flighted, straight ball back down the pitch
End of over 30 (2 runs) New Zealand 105/0 (lead by 1 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2-0-6-0 - City End
MH Richardson 41* (97b 6x4) MD Bell 58* (84b 11x4)
the light is getting a bit dim here, though it's still a fair way
to go until it should really start to get dark, and we still have
31 overs to go today!
30.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside
off stump, defends firmly into the ground towards cover
30.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, good length ball angling in
on off stump, Richardson props forward, inside edging into the
front pad, pops straight up and would be an easy catch for short
leg, but with the state of the game as it is, Pakistan can't
afford such a luxury
30.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, FOUR, neat shot from Richardson,
shortish ball angling right across him, glanced very fine, comes
off the thigh to the fine boundary, but signalled as runs, umpire
Harper spots his mistake on the big screen a bit late
30.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, hops
on the crease to defend back on the leg side of the pitch
30.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, Richardson raises the bat well over the top, leaving
through to the keeper
30.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, (noball) one run, oversteps, shortish
ball angling in on off stump, Richardson hops on the crease to
tuck it away towards wide mid on, working a good brisk run with
the shot as Waqar fields to his left from mid on
Akram switches to come back over the wicket to the right-handed
Bell
30.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, jumps across to off stump, content
to leave a short ball outside off stump pass through untouched to
Humayun as it goes quite wide past
End of over 31 (6 runs) New Zealand 111/0 (lead by 7 runs)
Mohammad Akram 10-1-46-0 (2nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 46* (103b 7x4) MD Bell 58* (85b 11x4)
31.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, SIX, shot! Richardson dances down
the track, finding a new lease of life against spin, lofting hard
over mid on umpire Dunne checks whether it's a four of six
the replay shows it hit the boundary line (as opposed to a rope) on
the full, so under the 2000 edition laws, that's a six, either way
it brings up his 50 from 104 balls, 7x4, 1x6
31.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, two runs, flat ball on leg stump,
flicked away through backward square leg for an easy couple as
fine leg's around to field
31.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flat ball on leg stump,
inside edges into the pad, rebounding away towards vacant square
leg for an easy single
31.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up very full on the
legs, glanced fine down to fine leg, they run the first hard but
no chance for a second as the fielder is to it smartly
31.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully shuffles right
back and across to off stump, defending down a shortish ball in
close on the off side
31.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a flighted
ball going straight on outside off stump
End of over 32 (10 runs) New Zealand 121/0 (lead by 17 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 3-0-16-0 - City End
MD Bell 59* (86b 11x4) MH Richardson 55* (108b 7x4 1x6)
time for the final drinks break of the day, as New Zealand continue
to further their fine advance through the day
Waqar replaces Akram at the Members End after a spell of 0-46 from
10 overs
two slips, third man, point, extra cover, deepish mid off, mid on,
square leg and fine leg in place
32.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, low full toss outside off stump, Bell
watchfully pushes it away straight to extra cover
32.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
defends from the crease, playing it down into the covers
32.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, three runs, overpitched on the legs, strongly
clipped away through wide midwicket, mid on gives chase, just
overhauling inside the boundary line
32.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a short
lifting ball just outside off stump, comes back late but not
threatening
32.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, full outside off stump, firmly
driven forward of point, brisk run taken with the shot easily as
the point man is across to his left to field
32.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball sits up a little from
the track, Bell comes right across to off stump, oddly patting it
down towards square leg as he waited for it
End of over 33 (4 runs) New Zealand 125/0 (lead by 21 runs)
Waqar Younis 10-0-35-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 56* (110b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 62* (90b 11x4)
33.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball, shuffles right
across to off stump, defending down in close on the leg side of
the pitch, midwicket in to field
33.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, watchfully defended down to Inzamam at short cover
33.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shuffles right back and
across in behind a flat ball on off stump, firmly stroking it
straight back down the pitch to the bowler
33.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
quietly defending a flighted ball down to Faisal at silly point
under the helmet
33.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, forward, flighted straight
ball, quietly pushed back down the pitch to the bowler
33.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches forward to a
flighted ball outside off, stump, defends quietly away towards
point
End of over 34 (maiden) New Zealand 125/0 (lead by 21 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 4-1-16-0 - City End
MD Bell 62* (90b 11x4) MH Richardson 56* (116b 7x4 1x6)
34.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, three runs, overpitched on the toes, strongly
picked off through wide midwicket, just overhauled inside the
boundary line by midwicket chasing back after it
34.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, bouncer! well ducked underneath
as it was on line, straight through to Humayun
34.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, and another, Richardson sways
right back down out of the way to let it go through to the keeper
34.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, rather short and wide outside
off stump, holds the bat well back out of the way, leaving through
to the keeper once more
34.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good tight shortish ball on off
stump, squeezed straight back down the pitch in defence
34.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, quietly
tucks it down off the body towards midwicket in defence
End of over 35 (3 runs) New Zealand 128/0 (lead by 24 runs)
Waqar Younis 11-0-38-0 - Members End
MD Bell 65* (91b 11x4) MH Richardson 56* (121b 7x4 1x6)
still 26 overs to bowl today and there's only 45 minutes until the
scheduled close of play! it's already quite dim now, with a
thicker, though reasonably lightly coloured, cloud cover
35.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, FOUR, flat, and rather wide outside off
stump, Bell goes after it, strongly back cutting, slices it away
but always controlled, through vacant gully, backward point turns
and chases after it to no avail, down to the vacant third man
boundary
35.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight,
scooped away off the toes straight to Inzamam at short midwicket
on the bounce
35.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, props forward, glancing a
flighted ball on off stump down to Waqar at fine leg for an easy
single
35.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball outside off stump,
opens the face and guides it straight down to Waqar at short third
man
35.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully props forward in
defence to a flighted ball on off stump, dropping it down to silly
point
35.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely ball that
turns away past the outside edge, Richardson plays just inside it,
a good off spinner, a rare sign of turn on this greenish wicket
today
End of over 36 (5 runs) New Zealand 133/0 (lead by 29 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 5-1-21-0 - City End
MD Bell 70* (94b 12x4) MH Richardson 56* (124b 7x4 1x6)
36.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, short climbing ball, powerfully
pulls down through backward square leg, out to the man in the
deep, fielded on the bounce
36.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short ball outside off stump,
moving further away as Richardson leaves well alone
36.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, similar again, Richardson moves
right across to off stump, holding the bat well above a shortish
ball moving away through to the keeper
36.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good tight short lifting ball
on off stump, Richardson stands firm, strongly playing it down
from the crease, up towards mid off
36.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, driving uppishly at a shortish
ball outside off stump, doesn't quite keep it down, but gets away
with it as it bounces down to backward point, quick single taken
with the shot, the shy at the keeper's end just missing as Bell
was safely through
36.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ducks right back underneath a bouncer
heading down the leg side
End of over 37 (2 runs) New Zealand 135/0 (lead by 31 runs)
Waqar Younis 12-0-40-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 57* (128b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 71* (96b 12x4)
37.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, coming over the wicket to
the left-hander now, flighted up full and straight, defends down
in close on the off side
37.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up just outside off
stump, reaching forward, defends down in close on the off side to
Faisal under the helmet at silly point again
37.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
defending a flighted, straight ball down in close on the leg side
37.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
defends a nicely flighted straight ball down in close on the off
side again
37.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, well squared around by a
nicely flighted ball on off stump, runs off the face straight down
to Waqar at short third man
37.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flatter ball on off stump,
runs it off the face again more comfortably this time, to Waqar at
short third man
End of over 38 (maiden) New Zealand 135/0 (lead by 31 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 6-2-21-0 - City End
MD Bell 71* (96b 12x4) MH Richardson 57* (134b 7x4 1x6)
38.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly
pushes away towards point in defence
38.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump,
hops on the crease, firmly pushing it down towards cover in
defence, Ijaz from point across to field to his right
38.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, brisk fullish ball on off stump,
catches Bell on the hop a little as it climbs more than expected,
just keeps it down towards mid on in defence
38.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! shortish ball sits up off the
track, Bell is quick to get into position, pivoting to pull
cleanly through midwicket from outside off stump, Waqar follows
through to give him some 'friendly advice'
Bell moves on to 75, his equal highest score of the series and
equal second best in his mixed career
38.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, he quickly advances on that with a
just-as-good shot, this time a great hook down through backward
square leg, perfectly bisecting the two men in the deep behind
square on the leg side, Waqar is not a happy chappy, now having a
word with his captain,
to try and figure out a way of stopping this!
38.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, sways right back out of the way of a
short rising ball outside off stump, letting it pass by at helmet
height through to the keeper
End of over 39 (8 runs) New Zealand 143/0 (lead by 39 runs)
Waqar Younis 13-0-48-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 57* (134b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 79* (102b 14x4)
39.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
watchfully defending a flighted ball on off stump, dropping it
down in close on the off side
39.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flat ball on leg stump,
turned away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single with the
shot
the sun suddenly appears through a gap in the clouds, we have light
again!
39.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight,
Bell watchfully props forward, covering it up in defence
39.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, forward, defends a flighted ball
down in close on the leg side of the pitch
39.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, similar again, defends quietly
down on the leg side of the pitch once more
39.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball, turning in a fair
way and a bit of extra bounce too, tucked down towards square leg
End of over 40 (1 run) New Zealand 144/0 (lead by 40 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 7-2-22-0 - City End
MH Richardson 58* (136b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 79* (106b 14x4)
40.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, straight ball firmly tapped
away towards wide midwicket, easy single with the shot as mid on's
across to his left to field
40.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, jumps right across outside off stump,
holding the bat well back out of the way to leave a short ball
passing straight through well outside off stump
40.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, tight shortish ball on off stump,
hops on the crease to defend it back down on the off side of the
pitch
40.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full outside off stump, very strongly
straight driven, reaching after it, but plays it straight along
the ground up to mid off
40.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! shortish ball outside off stump,
swivels on the crease and pulls it superbly through square leg, he
really got a hold of that perfectly, it smoked across the outfield
and deep backward square leg could only thrust a foot out to it,
too shy of
diving for it, and that equals Bell's highest score in Tests
40.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, sways back out of the way of a
bouncer just outside off stump
End of over 41 (5 runs) New Zealand 149/0 (lead by 45 runs)
Waqar Younis 14-0-53-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 59* (137b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 83* (111b 15x4)
41.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up nicely outside
off stump, props forward in defence, gets an outside edge, just
drops down short of Younis diving forward to his left at slip,
close to a chance
41.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, forward, more comfortably
defends a flighted ball on off stump down in close on the off side
41.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, dances down the track,
meeting the pitch of the ball to watchfully defend back down the
pitch, having to readjust a more aggressive stroke that he aimed
for
41.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flat ball on leg stump,
firmly clipped away through backward square leg, and that brings
up the 150 partnership - this is the biggest stand since Roger
Twose and Craig Spearman put on 214 against Zimbabwe at Auckland
in 1995/96
41.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, ooh! lovely ball turning in to the
front pad, drops down to Faisal under the helmet at short leg,
huge appeal for the bat/pad catch, the Pakistanis plead for it,
but umpire Dunne says no
there may be trouble after the day's play, it was rather prolonged,
and the captain was amongst it, not controlling it
41.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, forward, defends a flighted ball
on off stump down in close on the off side
End of over 42 (1 run) New Zealand 150/0 (lead by 46 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 8-2-23-0 - City End
MH Richardson 60* (141b 7x4 1x6) MD Bell 83* (113b 15x4)
Fazl returns, replacing Waqar at the Members End after a spell of
0-22 from 5 overs
two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and
long leg in place
42.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, left well alone through to the keeper
42.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, tight ball on off stump,
watchfully pushed up towards mid off in defence
42.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shuffles across to off stump,
watchfully defends a shortish ball down towards mid off once more
42.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, FOUR, shot! wristily whips a full and
straight ball off the legs, through midwicket, it travels super
fast considering how little effort behind it in terms of power
there was, no chance for square leg to chase it down
42.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball
moving away late outside off stump through to Humayun
42.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball on off
stump, defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on the
off side
End of over 43 (4 runs) New Zealand 154/0 (lead by 50 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 11-5-27-0 - Members End
MD Bell 83* (113b 15x4) MH Richardson 64* (147b 8x4 1x6)
still 18 overs to bowl with 11 minutes until the scheduled close of
play, and it's getting progressively darker now, we're beyond the
point where the sun will reappear again through the clouds it
would seem
43.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, defending
a flighted ball on off stump, dropping it down in close, square on
the leg side
43.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, jumps down the track to a flighted
full ball, pushing it firmly back on the leg side to Saqlain
43.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball turning well down the
leg side, left through to the keeper who takes tidily down the leg
side
43.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight,
firmly driven back down the pitch on the leg side to Saqlain
43.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, jumps down the track once more, to
a nicely flighted ball just outside off stump, Bell covers it up
well, defending with bat/pad in close on the off side, Saqlain up
to field himself
43.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full on leg stump,
swept nicely down to Waqar at fine leg, on bended knee, and that's
Bell's highest Test score - passing the 83 he made in the third
Test at Manchester in 1999
End of over 44 (1 run) New Zealand 155/0 (lead by 51 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 9-2-24-0 - City End
MD Bell 84* (119b 15x4) MH Richardson 64* (147b 8x4 1x6)
umpire Dunne checks his light meter at square leg, it's getting
considerably darker now, street lights on in the distance now
44.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, defends back
on the off side of the pitch
44.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, short ball angling down the leg side,
swivels and pulls it very strongly and rather fine, fine leg
struggles to sight it along the ground, going the wrong way,
falling over it as it goes over the boundary
the umpires come together to check the light, but after a quick
consultation, elect to go on
44.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, full and straight, firmly stroked
down the ground on the leg side, good quick run taken with the
shot as mid on fields to his left, and that's a new record opening
stand in Tests for New Zealand against Pakistan - passing Turner
and Redmond's 159 at
Auckland in 1972/73
44.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball just outside off stump
44.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, tight shortish ball on off
stump, defends down into the ground towards cover
44.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, angling
away through to Humayun, left well alone
End of over 45 (5 runs) New Zealand 160/0 (lead by 56 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 12-5-32-0 - Members End
MD Bell 89* (122b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (150b 8x4 1x6)
the umpires walk to their marks for the new over, but they come
back together again to check the light, now go over to Pakistan
captain Inzamam, and tells him that we can only continue if at
least Saqlain does
Inzamam says he wishes to bring on Mohammad Akram for Saqlain, so
the umpires have no choice but to offer the light to the batsmen,
and off we go, that'll be stumps for sure
and though they could play on, if the light got better, it won't,
as all the natural light has disappeared for the day, and it does
seem that it is officially stumps now
that means we lose 16 overs today, and because stumps were called
at 5:28pm (in other words, just two minutes before the scheduled
close of play time), we don't make much up tomorrow - just one
minute in fact
it's been a day completely dominated by New Zealand, in control
from the 6th over onwards, after the Pakistani openers got off to
a flying, albeit somewhat streaky, start
it has all fallen to plan and then some, as they won the toss and
exploited a green pitch to good effect - with the Pakistan batsmen
chipping in with a few dangerous strokes to help bring about their
downfall
Martin was the initial destroyer, with 4-0 in the space of 14
balls, though received a fair bit of stick around that - 17 from
his first 2 overs, and 29 from his last 3, but the damage had been
done by that stage and Tuffey had come along to clean up the
middle to lower order with 4 of his own, just three bowlers needed
to dismiss Pakistan, just 11 balls after lunch on the opening day
- dream stuff for the home team
New Zealand hadn't managed that since they flattened India for 83
at Mohali in 1999/00 when Cairns, Nash and O'Connor did the damage
Pakistan lasted just 26.5 overs and 128 minutes at the crease, an
embarrassing day for them under the new leadership of Inzamam-ul-
Haq after Moin's unfortunate injury that saw him out of this Test,
their second lowest total ever against New Zealand
in the midst of all the action, with 8 wickets falling in the first
session, Parore took 4 catches to take him past Ian Smith as the
top dismissal taker for New Zealand in Tests with 177 now
New Zealand must've had a few nerves as to how the pitch would play
once they got their turn, still looking rather the same after
Pakistan's very brief usage of it, but the sun came out and it
played rather comfortably as the openers took them through
the day unscathed, another dream opening stand between this pair -
following a sequence now in this series of 91, 102, 69 and now
160* after a first innings failure at Auckland in the first Test
there was really only one chance, and that was a contentious
bat/pad catch appeal turned down by umpire Dunne, replays
suggesting Bell might be a little fortunate to still be there, and
now sitting on his career-best score of 89* (at the time he was
level with his previous best of 83), but fully deserving of his
score, playing some superb pulls and cuts throughout his rather
smartly-paced innings so far
Richardson has again been the anchor, notching up his 7th Test 50
in 9 matches (14 innings) in his brief career so far, currently
sporting an average of over 55 overnight
New Zealand lead overall by 56 with all their first innings wickets
intact, it's going to be a tall order for Pakistan to come back
into his match - and given the rate at which it has progressed
thus far, they will have to strike early and strike often
that concludes our coverage from a very dark WestpacTrust Park for
this action-packed first day of the third and final National Bank
Test, which saw 264 runs and 10 wickets in the space of 71.5 overs
play
please join us tomorrow, when play resumes at 10:29am (2229 GMT),
but until then it's goodbye from CricInfo in Hamilton
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welcome to WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton for the second day's play
of the third and final National Bank Series Test between New
Zealand and Pakistan
unfortunately the news is not good (depending on what side you
follow!), with rain, rain and more rain falling this morning,
though just a few hours ago it was calm and still after a spell of
overnight rain
we've had a steady fall of rain for at least an hour and a half,
with intermittent heavier spells, which has forced the entire set
of covers out in the middle of the block
there's a fair bit of water on the surface of the flat covers, as
the rain just starts to get harder again, while the pitch itself
has the rollable covers, so are being drained away into the
outfield
there's about 30 people in the ground, if that, mostly kids who are
happy to occupy themselves with their own games of cricket, but
otherwise the ground is lifeless
there's grey cloud all around, and little wind to speak of at all,
so the chances of this clearing any time soon are unlikely
the update on the situation here at WestpacTrust Park at Hamilton
is not promising, the forecast of "clearing later" looks to be
taking a very liberal interpretation on just how late is "later"
it's rather bleak here now, it briefly brightened, but the rain
hasn't stopped falling, and has got heavier at times
the situation is such that lunch is a foregone conclusion, and now
already there will be no start before tea, if at all, and the
predictions from all the few people here at the ground is that we
are very unlikely to get a start at all today
the drainage of the outfield will be much improved since the
redevelopment of the ground, but it will be receiving a fair
soaking at the moment, but there's no surface water as it's been
absorbed well quite slowly
it's currently 12:15pm local time (0015 GMT), we'll endeavour to
bring you an update in the next hour or so, but don't hold your
hopes up folks, it's unlikely to be much better than at present
it's 1:15pm local time (0115 GMT) and things haven't improved at
all whatsoever, with the constant rain only worsening the overall
situation here
there are puddles forming just outside the boundary, though the
outfield remains reasonably good as it's draining as well as can
be expected
the umpires haven't been seen on the ground all day, not even the
groundsmen, just a lone tractor on top of the covers in the middle
marks its presence
the kids playing cricket on the boundary are long gone, and we're
left with just media workers, corporate guests, a few New Zealand
selectors, and of course the players and umpires themselves in the
ground
the wind is still virtually completely absent, the rain's coming
almost straight down, and the skies are still a gloomy Mancunian
grey all around
the small electronic scoreboard with an animation of falling
umbrellas in the form of rain droplets and the simple statement
"Bugga" sums up the situation perfectly
even if the rain were to stop this very instant, an inspection
would have to be made, then a couple of hours worth of clean-up
work
and as we speak, the groundsman Doug Strachan and umpires Harper
and Dunne come out to the middle to inspect the ground, with the
groundsmen lifting the covers at one end of the bowlers' run ups
to allow a look underneath for seepage or lack thereof
we must be very close to a decision of abandonment now, the rain is
still pouring down
now the umpires have a walk around the outfield surrounding the
covered area in the middle, and have a look under the covers at
the other end now
the umpires come off the field, and the official word comes in, the
day's play has been abandoned at 1:30pm local time (0130 GMT),
ending a damp squib of a morning and early afternoon
Matthew Bell will have to wait another day to try and post his
maiden Test century, still 11 runs short, while Mark Richardson
too is waiting for his maiden Test ton - 36 runs away
the loss of a full day's play here means we'll be starting 30
minutes early on all three of the remaining days, at 10am local
time (2200 GMT)
Pakistan won't be unhappy with this day's washout at all, in a very
difficult position at present, but because the game was so far
advanced after day one, New Zealand won't seem overly
disheartened, as captain Stephen Fleming touched on at the press
conference last night, however if they start to lose further time
from here, it could start getting tricky - the forecast for the
next two days is for some showers before clearing, while Saturday
(the final day) at this stage is set to be perfectly fine
besides starting half an hour earlier each day, we'll be extended
30 minutes afterwards also, however given the time of year, the
lack of daylight savings time and no light towers at this ground,
the natural light will rapidly diminish towards the end of
the final session each day - yesterday was a very fine day, yet it
got rather dark in the 30 minutes leading up to the scheduled
close of play - it is hard to imagine even on the best of days
from here on in, that we will see much action being played after
this!
that's all from CricInfo at a damp WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton
for this abbreviated second day's "play", please join us for a
resumption in play (hopefully) tomorrow morning at 10am local time
(2200 GMT) in the third and final National Bank Series Test
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welcome to WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton for the third day of the
third and final National Bank Series Test between New Zealand and
Pakistan
the news is a little better, weather-wise, but not much, as it's a
significantly clearer morning and we were perhaps almost set to
start at the scheduled time, but just as everything was being
prepared and hauled off the field, light rain just started to
prompting the covers to be dragged back on, and now it's got a heck
of a lot heavier, and the poor groundstaff are hurriedly putting
the covers all over the entire square and bowlers' run ups
the only problem area was a couple of spots near the bowlers' run
ups at one end, with large fans aiming on them to try and dry them
out
but the rain just keeps to come down in buckets, so extra covers
are dragged on ... but just as all is in place, the rain almost
completely stops!
but a light shower continues to fall, so we'll be in for a
reasonable delay with another tidy up job required after some of
the good work done earlier this morning has been ruined
incredibly, in the blink of an eye, the rain completely stops, the
clouds part and blindingly bright sunshine pours on to the ground
- divine!
the groundsmen are back out, ready to haul off the covers once more
- it may not be the last time they do this today, with
intermittent showers forecast
the sun continues to shine brightly, and the clouds have completely
disappeared over the ground, only some lovely light white stuff in
the distance remain, and the middle is completely uncovered, with
the stumps being put in place
however, there is still concern over a couple of spots not far away
from the pitch, and also down on the fine leg boundary at the City
End
it's rather muddy just inside the boundary rope down there, with a
groundsman spreading some sawdust to help improve footing for the
unlucky fielder who will get stationed down there
we're still unsure of a start time, it's now 10:30am local time
(2230 GMT), the normally scheduled start, though today was meant
to begin at 10am, and despite things looking lovely from a
distance, it's likely we're at very least 30 minutes away from a
start, if not an hour
it's 11am local time now (2300 GMT), the ground is still bathed in
glorious sunshine and the cicadas are having a field day in the
trees surrounding the outside of the park, but were still a fair
way away from a start
umpires Dunne and Harper are just walking on to the field in plain
clothes as we speak, wanting to have another inspection of certain
trouble spots on the field, with umpire Dunne remarking that a
12pm local time start was the hopeful aim, if it doesn't
rain again, upon an earlier inspection about half an hour ago
the official word through after the inspection has been completed
is that they are aiming for a 12pm local time (0000 GMT) start,
which is in just over 45 minutes from now
things have been revised now, with lunch to be taken at 12:20pm
local time (0020 GMT), in 20 minutes from now, with an aim to a
start at 1pm local time (0100 GMT)
it's a real shame that we must wait for so long, given it is very
warm and the sun is as bright as it has ever been with only light
cloud about, but the ground is still receiving a final couple of
repairs before it's in working order again
unfortunately the news isn't good as lunch ends, the rain started
to come again with about 20 minutes to go until the rescheduled
start
it lightened to a stop, but then it came back much harder, before
stopping once more, it's going to be one of those days we're
afraid
the covers are out in the middle in full force once more, and the
umpires had a fairly long chat with the groundstaff out in the
middle until the heavier shower came through, sending everyone
running for cover
we're left with replacement 12th man Lou Vincent having a bit of
fielding practice in the outfield, while separate groups of
schoolkids chant "we want the cricket! we want the cricket!"
but unfortunately it's going to be another reasonable delay,
probably 2pm or later would be a provisionally revised scheduled
start time - probably later, with the covers still on the field
with no groundstaff in sight
there's a lot of murky grey, worrying cloud to the west, which is
where a fair breeze is blowing it in from - so we're set for a
frustrating afternoon
the sun reappears and the covers are being dragged off, to the
delight of the impatient portions of the ground who have been here
waiting all day so far
Pakistan coach Javed Miandad and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq have walked
out to the middle, having a look at the troublesome damp spots
nearby the pitch
Match State: Rain delays play
would you believe it! we're 10 minutes away from the start of play
at last, and yes, you guessed it, more rain!
the umpires, after a long discussion with the Pakistani captain and
coach, decided the worrying spots on the field were fit enough to
play on, and scheduled play for 63 overs starting at 2pm local
time (0200 GMT) - in other words, 5 minutes from now
it would've been two sessions, one of 2 hours length, the other of
2 hours 10 minutes, with a 20 minute tea break in between, but
that plan is well and truly scuppered
the full set of covers are out in the middle again, with the
groundstaff in a couple of groups, standing and waiting, waiting,
waiting
already the rain has blown over, with some strong winds, and we may
get them hauled off again shortly, but the weather is still
ominous in the distance, and more is bound to be dragged over at
some stage this afternoon
the operator of the electronic scoreboard has some sense of humour,
the latest thing to be displayed is "Weather forecast: stink"
the wind has picked up a fair bit, to the point where a sun
umbrella has just taken off on the embankment, and is tumbling and
rolling away from a bunch of chasing kids - and it almost wipes
out a group of unsuspecting spectators further around the hill
but they've caught up with it and normalcy, of sorts, shall reign
(rain?) again
the sun makes another appearance through a small hole in the grey
cloud cover, the wind is dragging it across the skies at amazing
rates, just 3 minutes ago it was completely grey, now half the
skies are blue
it's that sort of day - frustrating
the rollable portion of the covers is now off, as is the scrim
covering the pitch itself, the stumps are being put in place, and
now we must simply wait again, to find out when we can restart -
and when the next dumping of rain is due
the umpires and the players make their way out into the middle!
there has been no official announcement, but it seems wisdom has
prevailed and the idea of just getting out into the middle before
the bad weather returns has been put into action
provisionally it'll be 59 overs to bowl today, perhaps 60, but
either way there's no way on earth we'll get through either, or
anywhere near it
it'll be Mohammad Akram to bowl at the City End, to Matthew Bell on
strike, with two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on,
square leg and fine leg in place
45.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
hangs the bat well back out of the way to leave through to Humayun
45.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, two runs, underway again quickly, Bell
clips a full ball off his legs down through vacant midwicket, they
scamper back for a second as the square leg man is after it to
field, throwing to the bowler's end, Richardson safely through
45.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, short ball angling away down the
leg side, Bell looks to swivel on the crease and pull it away but
can't catch up with it
45.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, very full and
straight, firmly squeezed into the ground, playing it back up on
the leg side of the pitch just past the bowler, no run as mid on
is across to field to his left
45.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, defends it away from his body, pushing straight down to
point
45.5 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball angling back
in, squares Bell around as he's taken high on the back leg, half-
hearted appeal for lbw as it's heading well down the leg side
45.6 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, fullish straight ball outside off
stump, Bell pushes forward to tap it up towards mid off, great
running to sprint through for a well judged quick single to retain
the strike
End of over 46 (4 runs) New Zealand 164/0 (lead by 60 runs)
Mohammad Akram 11-1-50-0 (3nb) - City End
MD Bell 92* (129b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (150b 8x4 1x6)
it'll be Waqar Younis to bowl from the Members End, with two slips,
third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and fine leg
in place
46.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, and he's on the mark straight away,
lovely ball in the channel just outside off stump, Bell props
right forward to defend, seeing it just move away past the outside
edge through to Humayun
46.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
pushes it away from his body, down through backward point for a
comfortable brisk single as point is across to field
46.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, raises the arms well clear to leave alone through to
Humayun as it angles away
46.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full ball just outside off
stump, squirts an inside edge away toward square leg, just
squeezing it out from his toes as it shaped back in
46.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short climbing ball outside off
stump, Richardson hangs the bat well back out of the way to leave
through to the keeper
46.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball,
Richardson defends from back in the crease, dropping it down in
close on the off side of the pitch
End of over 47 (1 run) New Zealand 165/0 (lead by 61 runs)
Waqar Younis 15-0-54-0 - Members End
MD Bell 93* (131b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (154b 8x4 1x6)
47.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
strongly cut down through vacant gully, down to third man for an
easy single
47.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a good
shortish ball just angling away outside off stump through to
Humayun, well judged considering it didn't pass far by the off
stump
47.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball a bit wider
outside off stump, left well alone through to Humayun
47.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Richardson shuffles into it, defending from a
height straight down to Ijaz at cover
47.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
leaving a fuller ball outside off stump well alone through to the
keeper
47.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, very full
ball just outside off stump, jams down on it, defending it out to
Ijaz in the covers
the previous ball was also shown on the replays to be well over the
return crease, but not called on that occasion
47.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on the off side
End of over 48 (2 runs) New Zealand 167/0 (lead by 63 runs)
Mohammad Akram 12-1-52-0 (4nb) - City End
MD Bell 94* (132b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (160b 8x4 1x6)
48.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props well forward, defending a
fullish ball just outside off stump, compactly playing back down
the pitch with bat/pad, Richardson advances down the pitch a fair
way backing up, but has to scoot back as no quick single is on
offer this time
48.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shuffles right across the crease to
off stump, looks to whip it away off his legs through backward
square leg, taken on the pads as he misses, half-hearted appeal
for lbw from the slips alone as it drops down in close on the leg
side
48.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, very full, quick ball down the leg
side, Bell tries to clip it away fine but misses, through to
Humayun
48.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, similar again, this time Bell does
get a fair amount of bat on it, strongly clipping it away fine,
Akram does well to fall to his right on the fine leg boundary,
sliding in to stop it cleanly, keeping it down to just the one run
48.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
lifting ball just outside off stump, through to the keeper
48.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, defends
from the crease, dead-batting it down in close on the leg side of
the pitch
End of over 49 (1 run) New Zealand 168/0 (lead by 64 runs)
Waqar Younis 16-0-55-0 - Members End
MD Bell 95* (136b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (162b 8x4 1x6)
49.1 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, squared around by a shortish
straight ball, taken high on the pads, drops down at his feet in
the pitch
49.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish ball
outside off stump, hangs the bat well back out of the way to leave
well alone through to the keeper
49.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps again, shortish
ball just outside off stump, sits up somewhat from the deck, Bell
pivots on the crease, pulling hard, but straight down to backward
square leg as he fails to time it at all
49.2 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, good tight ball just outside off
stump, watchfully defends from the crease, playing it down towards
cover point
49.3 Mohammad Akram to Bell, no run, quicker shortish ball outside off
stump, Akram finds some extra bounce, Bell chases after it with
some width, cutting and missing through the keeper, bringing some
interested groans from the field
49.4 Mohammad Akram to Bell, one run, props forward to a shortish
straight ball, tapping it down in close on the leg side, excellent
quick single taken with the shot as mid on has to come up to field
49.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside
off stump, angling away through to the keeper as Richardson
watchfully leaves alone
49.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely shorter
lifting ball sliding through just outside off stump, Richardson
drives at it from the crease, never getting anywhere near over the
top of it, slides just past the outside edge through to the keeper
End of over 50 (3 runs) New Zealand 171/0 (lead by 67 runs)
Mohammad Akram 13-1-55-0 (6nb) - City End
MD Bell 96* (142b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (164b 8x4 1x6)
50.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, fullish ball outside off stump, props
well forward, firmly defending down to Ijaz in the covers
50.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props well forward again, getting
right in behind a fair length ball outside off stump, dropping it
down into the pitch in defence
50.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, good quicker, fuller ball just
shaping away a little late, wider outside off stump, Bell shuffles
right across to it, momentarily looking to play at it before
lifting the bat well clear to leave
50.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, opens the face, steering it down through backward point,
both batsmen look for the second but hold off as there's a good
return throw in from Saqlain coming in to field from third man,
would've been suicidal
50.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly
tapped down on the leg side of the pitch, Richardson starts
charging a few paces down the pitch, only to himself yell "no! no!
no! no!" and safely scurry back - all the while Bell hadn't moved
an inch at the other end!
50.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good short climbing ball that
rises just outside off stump, Richardson has to raise the arms
well clear to just avoid it as it bends back a little
End of over 51 (1 run) New Zealand 172/0 (lead by 68 runs)
Waqar Younis 17-0-56-0 - Members End
MD Bell 97* (146b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (166b 8x4 1x6)
Saqlain Mushtaq on to bowl, replacing Akram at the City End after a
spell of 0-9 from 3 overs
it suddenly gets a lot darker here, a bit ominous, there's a bit of
stalling from Pakistan as Faisal asks for shin guards, after
standing in place for the delivery, but then only just realising
he needed them
the wind picks up and it gets darker still, and the umpires go to
have a chat to one another, but we're ready to resume ... for now
slip, backward point, deepish mid off, deepish mid on, short
midwicket, short leg, midwicket, square leg and deep backward
square leg in place
51.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight,
watchfully defends down towards Inzamam at short midwicket
51.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, props forward in defence to a
flighted ball just outside off stump, turning in slightly,
watchfully defends down into the pitch
51.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, nicely flighted on a good length,
turning in, defends in front of the front pad, quietly dropping it
down in close on the off side
51.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full on the legs,
turned away just backward of square leg, good quick single
sprinted through as it's fielded by the square leg man to his
left, flinging it back to the keeper as Richardson sprints through
a couple of light spots of rain start to come, and the groundsmen
are removing some boundary hoardings, ready to bring the rollable
covers through
51.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off
stump, tapped down in close on the off side in defence
51.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, firmly pushes away towards point in defence
End of over 52 (1 run) New Zealand 173/0 (lead by 69 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 10-2-25-0 - City End
MD Bell 98* (150b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (168b 8x4 1x6)
52.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
cuts it down just forward of cover point, no great power on it, a
deliberate guiding shot to work the single as point is across to
field
Bell skips down the pitch towards the end, looking in slight
annoyance, knowing now he's on the awkward 99
52.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, firmly tapped down into the covers in defence, Bell's eager
for a quick run but knows he must stay back as it's not available
52.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, raises the arms well clear to leave well alone through to
the keeper
the rain is holding off, just for the time being
52.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full and straight, strongly
driven back on the leg side of the pitch, Waqar fields well on his
follow through
52.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, bouncer! ducks well underneath
as it heads just down the leg side through to the keeper
52.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, and another, ducks well
underneath a straighter bouncer, doesn't quite climb up as high
End of over 53 (1 run) New Zealand 174/0 (lead by 70 runs)
Waqar Younis 18-0-57-0 - Members End
MD Bell 99* (151b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (173b 8x4 1x6)
the rain really starts to fall now, they're still going to continue
though, with Bell on strike on 99
53.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, pushing at a full, flighted ball
just outside off stump, played straight back to Saqlain
53.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, but this time he's done it!
shortish ball outside off stump, opens the face and guides it wide
of slip, sprinting through for the quick single, and punches the
air in delight as he gets through, he's ecstatic
he kisses the helmet, and signals to his parents in the crowd on
the embankment, raising his maiden Test century in 153 balls, 16x4
53.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, squeezed down towards backward point in defence
53.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to a
nicely flighted, straight ball, dropping it down in close, square
on the off side in defence
53.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up fuller and
straighter, Richardson watchfully leans forward, dropping it away
to Inzamam at short midwicket in defence
53.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and
straight on off stump, leans well forward to defend down in close
on the off side of the pitch
End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 175/0 (lead by 71 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 11-2-26-0 - City End
MD Bell 100* (153b 16x4) MH Richardson 64* (177b 8x4 1x6)
Inzamam approached the umpires after the delivery where Bell posted
his century, asking about the weather, but they are continuing on
as the rain wasn't quite strong enough, and has since dissipated
at the end of the over
54.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! short ball angling on leg stump,
swivels on the crease, powerfully pulling through backward square
leg, cracking shot dragged around, no chance for Akram down at
fine leg to field that one
54.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, Bell gets over the top of it, rolling the wrists down
on it to steer it straight to point
54.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
firmly pushes away from his body towards point, working it nicely
for a smart single with the shot as two fielders converge and fail
to field it cleanly
54.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, raises the bat to leave it well alone through to the keeper
54.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, stands tall on the crease to firmly force it down into
the covers
54.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off
stump to a slower, shortish ball that doesn't climb up high, taken
on the bounce by Humayun
End of over 55 (5 runs) New Zealand 180/0 (lead by 76 runs)
Waqar Younis 19-0-62-0 - Members End
MD Bell 105* (156b 17x4) MH Richardson 64* (180b 8x4 1x6)
55.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, defending
a flat, full ball just outside off stump, dropping it down to
Faisal at short leg on the bounce
55.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, stretches well forward again to cover up in defence,
pushing it quietly back to Saqlain
55.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up fuller outside off
stump, squeezes it away towards point, half looking for a quick
run but Younis smartly fields from slip to prevent it
55.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up fuller and straighter,
turned away off the toes straight to backward square leg
55.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, watchfully
defending a flighted, straight ball back down the pitch
55.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball turning sharply down
the leg side, nibbles at it but misses, Humayun practices whipping
off the bails
End of over 56 (maiden) New Zealand 180/0 (lead by 76 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 12-3-26-0 - City End
MH Richardson 64* (180b 8x4 1x6) MD Bell 105* (162b 17x4)
56.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
tucked firmly off the legs straight down to fine leg, Richardson
at last moves off his overnight score after almost 50 minutes at
the crease today, and receives a smattering of applause for it -
though doesn't quite punch
the air Bell-style in jubilation
56.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, OUT: very full ball, swinging in a long way,
Bell is struck flush on the front toe, huge appeal for lbw by
Waqar, Bell looks to turn and scramble back into his crease, but
umpire Harper raises the finger
New Zealand 181/1, Partnership of 181
MD Bell lbw b Waqar Younis 105 (163b 17x4 0x6)
MH Richardson 65* (181b 8x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 19.2-0-63-1
Bell's fine century comes to an end, Pakistan at last have their
first breakthrough, 181 runs in
Mathew Sinclair the new batsman
56.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
outside off stump, through to the keeper
56.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, defending
a full ball outside off stump, firmly pushing away into the covers
56.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, stretches well across outside off
stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball through to to the
keeper
56.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
guides it from a controlled outside edge down to third man to get
off the mark
End of over 57 (2 runs) New Zealand 182/1 (lead by 78 runs)
Waqar Younis 20-0-64-1 - Members End
MS Sinclair 1* (4b) MH Richardson 65* (181b 8x4 1x6)
57.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flighted up full just
outside off stump, firmly square driven away through point, the
sluggish outfield slows it up and backward point is able to easily
overhaul it
57.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward,
defending a flighted ball just outside off stump, dropping it down
in close on the leg side with a dead bat
one fielder on close on either side of the wicket for the new
batsman Sinclair
57.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight
just outside off stump, quietly defends down to silly point
57.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward,
defending another flighted ball just outside off stump, pushing it
straight back down the pitch to Saqlain
57.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, lovely ball! props forward in
defence to one that bites back in off the deck, with extra bounce,
just rebounding away from the front pad in close on the leg side
after an inside edge, just away from Faisal at short leg
57.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full just outside
off stump, watchfully defends back on the off side of the pitch
End of over 58 (2 runs) New Zealand 184/1 (lead by 80 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 13-3-28-0 - City End
MH Richardson 65* (181b 8x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 3* (10b)
58.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting straight ball,
Richardson defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on
the leg side
58.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, similar again, Richardson
shuffles right in behind it, defending straight back down the
pitch to the bowler
58.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, low full toss angling away
outside off stump, Richardson reaches after it, firmly stroking it
along the ground straight to point, not fully punishing it
58.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short and wide outside off
stump, powerfully cut, but straight down to the man at point once
more
58.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, Richardson defends from the crease, dropping it down
towards Ijaz at extra cover
58.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, remarkable! an attempted bouncer
from Waqar, Richardson hooks, getting a huge top edge down to fine
leg, Fazl is a bit too far inside the line, having to go back, and
ends up just going over his hands, and bouncing millimetres inside
the boundary line
End of over 59 (4 runs) New Zealand 188/1 (lead by 84 runs)
Waqar Younis 21-0-68-1 - Members End
MS Sinclair 3* (10b) MH Richardson 69* (187b 9x4 1x6)
it's originally signalled a six, but replays force an adjustment by
umpire Dunne, and is changed to a four, Richardson swings his bat
violently through the air over the stumps, most displeased in
playing that type of shot
59.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight,
leans forward to quietly defend straight to square leg
59.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and
straight, nudged away towards forward square leg, quick single
taken well with the shot as it's placed into the gap
59.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely off spinner
from Saqlain, flighted on a probing length, Richardson isn't
committed to come fully forward, and sees it bounce and slide just
past the top of the bat, through to Humayun, loud cry from the
bowler in anguish
59.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up much fuller on
off stump, more comfortably patted down towards point in defence
59.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! another absolute
beauty from Saqlain, really getting some grip off the pitch, turn
and bounce and Richardson can't play that, beating the outside
edge through to the keeper again
59.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, leans well forward to defend towards point
End of over 60 (1 run) New Zealand 189/1 (lead by 85 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 14-3-29-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 4* (12b) MH Richardson 69* (191b 9x4 1x6)
60.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, Sinclair hops on the crease to defend down towards cover,
the point man is across from squarer to field
60.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, fuller straight ball, firmly
tucked away towards wide midwicket, running an easy single as it's
played wide of the man at mid on
60.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, rather full ball outside off
stump, firmly stroked straight to cover point
60.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, fair shortish climbing straight
ball, hops on the crease to defend down to Ijaz in the covers
60.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting straight ball
on leg stump, tucked down off the hip, playing in defence in close
on the leg side
60.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, firmly pushing it straight to Ijaz in the covers
End of over 61 (1 run) New Zealand 190/1 (lead by 86 runs)
Waqar Younis 22-0-69-1 - Members End
MS Sinclair 5* (14b) MH Richardson 69* (195b 9x4 1x6)
61.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up nicely full and
straight, drives at it, squirting an inside edge away down to fine
leg
61.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flighted up nicely just
outside off stump, Richardson props forward in defence to it, just
running it away wide of slip, very smart quick single taken with
the shot as backward point fires to smartly, hard and flat to the
keeper
61.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump,
watchfully pushed away to backward point
61.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball outside off
stump, slides on quicker, just beating the groping outside edge,
Humayun juggles the take
61.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! flighted up a bit too full
on the toes, Sinclair beautifully whips it away through wide
midwicket
61.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches forward in defence
to a flighted ball that turns in, rebounding up off the front pad,
straight to Faisal at short leg, though no great appeal as it's
well away from the bat
End of over 62 (6 runs) New Zealand 196/1 (lead by 92 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 15-3-35-0 - City End
MH Richardson 70* (196b 9x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 10* (19b 1x4)
Akram switches ends, replacing Waqar after a spell of 1-16 from 8
overs at the Members End
three slips, third man, point, extra cover, mid off, mid on, square
leg and fine leg in place
62.1 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, FOUR, shot! full and straight,
strongly driven straight into the deck, bouncing back over the
bowler's head, and down to the straight boundary to bring up the
200
62.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball,
defends back on the leg side of the pitch
that boundary brought up Richardson's 1000 runs in the New Zealand
first-class season, joining Bell from this match in the exclusive
club of just 9 players who have managed it
a bit of a delay as the rollable covers are reflecting a bit of
light down the ground in the batsman's sight and have to be moved
62.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball,
defends down in close on the off side of the pitch
62.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball,
tucked down in close on the leg side, good quick single taken with
the shot
62.5 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball seaming back in,
Sinclair hops on the crease to squeeze it up towards mid on in
defence
62.6 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, similar again, this one's a bit
fuller and almost sneaks through, Sinclair hops on the crease and
just squeezes it down in close on the leg side in defence
End of over 63 (5 runs) New Zealand 201/1 (lead by 97 runs)
Mohammad Akram 14-1-60-0 (6nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 75* (200b 10x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 10* (21b 1x4)
63.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flighted up full outside
off stump, firmly driven straight down to the man at long off,
bringing up 2000 first-class runs in the 2000/01 season for
Richardson
63.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball turning in,
defending from the crease down to Inzamam at short midwicket
63.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flighted up full and
straight, strongly driven off the toes through wide midwicket,
comfortable two taken as long on's around to field in the deep
63.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, legbye: one run, flat ball turning in,
Sinclair shuffles right across to off stump to come outside the
line, glances it fine off the thigh, just the single taken as
Sinclair's slow to complete the first run, with Akram fielding at
fine leg
63.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball turning away
outside off stump, defends inside the line as it goes through to
Humayun
63.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, props well forward in defence, just getting down on it to
keep it out
End of over 64 (4 runs) New Zealand 205/1 (lead by 101 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 16-3-38-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 12* (24b 1x4) MH Richardson 76* (203b 10x4 1x6)
64.1 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, stands tall on the crease to force it off the
back foot down to point
64.2 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on leg stump,
shuffles inside the line of it, trying to glance it away but is
taken on the thigh pad, drops down in close on the leg side
64.3 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball outside off stump, straight through to the keeper
64.4 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, hops on the crease, defending a
shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, firmly tapping it
down towards mid off
64.5 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, short climbing ball just
outside off stump, angling away outside off stump, leaves alone
through to the keeper
64.6 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off
stump, opens the face, guiding it down to third man for an easy
single
End of over 65 (1 run) New Zealand 206/1 (lead by 102 runs)
Mohammad Akram 15-1-61-0 (6nb) - Members End
MS Sinclair 13* (30b 1x4) MH Richardson 76* (203b 10x4 1x6)
65.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight,
strongly driven from the toes straight to midwicket
65.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and
straight, strongly driven straight down to wide long on for an
easy single
65.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up beautifully
outside off stump, sharply turns away past the outside edge,
Richardson holding the bat inside the line to defend
65.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball outside off stump,
dabs away to backward point in defence
65.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches a long way forward
outside off stump, shouldering arms to a flighted ball through to
Humayun, going straight on
65.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props forward, defending a
flighted, straight ball with a dead bat down in close on the leg
side
End of over 66 (1 run) New Zealand 207/1 (lead by 103 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 17-3-39-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 14* (32b 1x4) MH Richardson 76* (207b 10x4 1x6)
66.1 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, good tight back of a length
ball on off stump, forces Sinclair back in the crease, hopping to
defend down into the covers
66.2 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, square
drives straight to point, chasing after it a little
66.3 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball just
coming back in enough to tuck it down off the hip to fine leg
66.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball,
tucked off the hip straight down to square leg, Richardson starts
to look for a quick run but it's not on, has to sneak back into
his crease
66.5 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump,
strongly driven into the turf, straight up to mid off
66.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, full and straight, watchfully
pushed up towards mid on in defence
End of over 67 (1 run) New Zealand 208/1 (lead by 104 runs)
Mohammad Akram 16-1-62-0 (6nb) - Members End
MS Sinclair 15* (35b 1x4) MH Richardson 76* (210b 10x4 1x6)
67.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full outside off
stump, quietly nudged away towards vacant cover, quick single
taken with ease with the shot
67.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! lovely flighted ball
just turning away past the groping outside edge through to the
keeper
67.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, another nice ball outside
off stump, playing inside the line of one just turning away
through to the keeper
67.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted, straighter ball
just turning away through to the keeper, Richardson just smiles as
he can't play it
67.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, forward, defending a
flighted ball down in close on the off side
67.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flatter ball just outside
off stump, steers it away backward of point in defence
End of over 68 (1 run) New Zealand 209/1 (lead by 105 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 18-3-40-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 16* (36b 1x4) MH Richardson 76* (215b 10x4 1x6)
this should be the last over before tea
68.1 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, firmly forced off the back foot straight out to extra cover
68.2 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, firmly
tucked away through vacant midwicket as Sinclair hops on the
crease, easy quick run taken with the shot as square leg and mid
on chase after it
68.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, full and straight, firmly
clipped off the legs towards forward square leg, very smart single
taken with the shot as square leg's across to field, whipping it
in to the keeper as Sinclair's well home
68.4 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, strongly forces it off the back foot down to point
68.5 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, firmly
straight driven up to mid off
68.6 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, strongly forced off the back foot into the covers, well
fielded by short cover diving to his right, and that's tea
End of over 69 (2 runs) New Zealand 211/1 (lead by 107 runs)
Mohammad Akram 17-1-64-0 (6nb) - Members End
MH Richardson 77* (216b 10x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 17* (41b 1x4)
New Zealand have made fair usage of this passage of play on a tough
day to get into after the early stop-start rain troubles, adding
51 in 24 overs to advance their overall lead to 107 with still
nine first innings wickets with which to further it
Bell did all the early scoring, trying to eke out the remaining 11
runs he needed after a couple of nights wait for a maiden Test
century, and did it very well
Richardson was content to prop up one end to aid his batting
partners, which changed from Bell to Sinclair when Waqar finally
got the first breakthrough at 181 - the 5th best opening
partnership for New Zealand in Tests ever - and now sits just 23
away from his maiden Test century
play is set to resume in just over 10 minutes time at 4:20pm local
time (0420 GMT)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
the players return to the field, we've got 35 overs to bowl in the
final session tonight, but with the sunset due two minutes before
the scheduled close, we suspect that somehow we won't get through
all 35 of them!
Saqlain to continue from the City End, bowling to Richardson
69.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball just outside off
stump, a fair amount of bounce, guided off the face to backward
point
69.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! lunges forward in
defence and is well done by a flighted ball on a good length, with
extra bounce, sliding past the outside edge
69.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up fuller outside
off stump, stretches forward in defence, squeezing it down towards
point
Saqlain switches to come around the wicket to the left-handed
Richardson now
the field is relatively well spread, with a slip, short third man,
backward point, cover, wide long off, long on, wide midwicket and
deep backward square leg in place
69.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! another lovely ball
with bounce that does Richardson, pinging up off the deck as it
turns away just past the outside edge, very close
69.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, FOUR, too short and is punished,
Richardson swivelling on the crease to strongly pull through
vacant midwicket, easily dispatched
69.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
defending a flatter ball just outside off stump, guiding it down
towards backward point off the face
End of over 70 (4 runs) New Zealand 215/1 (lead by 111 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 19-3-44-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 17* (41b 1x4) MH Richardson 81* (222b 11x4 1x6)
69.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off
stump, sharply turning away through to Humayun as he plays inside
the line, a bonus ball in the over
End of over 70 (4 runs) New Zealand 215/1 (lead by 111 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 19-3-44-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 17* (41b 1x4) MH Richardson 81* (223b 11x4 1x6)
70.1 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball angling on leg
stump, glanced fine down to fine leg for an easy single
70.2 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
leaving a fuller ball angling away outside off stump well alone
through to the keeper
70.3 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, no run, Richardson goes after a
shortish ball just outside off stump, strongly flat batting it
into the ground, away to point, looking to flay it away through
the covers
70.4 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, one run, shortish ball hurrying on
outside off stump, Richardson slashes hard down on it, cutting
down to third man
70.5 Mohammad Akram to Sinclair, one run, fullish ball outside off
stump, reaches well forward into it, firmly stroking it away
towards cover point, working it into the gap for an easy single
Akram switches to come around the wicket to the left-handed
Richardson
70.6 Mohammad Akram to Richardson, FOUR, short and wide outside off
stump, powerfully cut through backward point, cracking stroke
End of over 71 (7 runs) New Zealand 222/1 (lead by 118 runs)
Mohammad Akram 18-1-71-0 (6nb) - Members End
MS Sinclair 19* (43b 1x4) MH Richardson 86* (227b 12x4 1x6)
71.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump,
turning in, Sinclair stands tall, defending with a straight bat
from the crease, playing it straight into the deck, back to the
bowler
71.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball turning in,
Sinclair shuffles across to play outside of it, tucking it down
off the hip to backward square leg
71.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up well outside off
stump, Sinclair watchfully props forward, defending into the
covers
71.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball turning in from
outside off stump, tucked straight down to short midwicket
71.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, stretches well forward, watchfully defending away to
Youhana at cover
71.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight,
watchfully drives firmly back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 72 (maiden) New Zealand 222/1 (lead by 118 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 20-4-44-0 - City End
MH Richardson 86* (227b 12x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 19* (49b 1x4)
72.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked
off the hip straight to vacant midwicket, quick single taken with
the shot as square leg is across to field
72.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, forward, shoulders arms to a
shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper
72.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, stands
tall on the crease, firmly driving up towards Waqar at mid on
72.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, firmly pushes from the crease, defending away towards cover
72.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward,
shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, shaped to
possibly play it but quickly raised the arms up high
72.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, tight shortish straight ball on
off stump, stands tall on the crease to punch it down the ground
to Waqar at mid on
End of over 73 (1 run) New Zealand 223/1 (lead by 119 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 13-5-33-0 - Members End
MH Richardson 87* (228b 12x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 19* (54b 1x4)
Saqlain continues to come around the wicket to the left-handed
Richardson (while staying over the wicket to the right-handed
Sinclair)
slip, short third man, backward point, cover, wide long off, long
on, wide midwicket, short leg and deep backward square leg in
place
73.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward
outside off stump, looking to sweep a ball from outside off stump,
into the front pad and rebounds up in close on the off side, half-
hearted appeal for lbw, not even hitting the wickets, and struck
outside the line
73.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flatter, shortish ball just
outside off stump, Richardson strongly cuts but straight down to
backward point on the bounce
73.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, FOUR, but this time he does it
again, playing squarer, between the man at backward point and
cover, straight to the square boundary to go into the 90s for the
second time in Tests - now 8 short of equalling his highest score,
and 9 away from a maiden Test ton
73.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! teasingly flighted
ball outside off stump that goes straight on, Richardson shuffles
right across to it, fishing somewhat, slides past the outside edge
through to the keeper
73.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up fuller outside
off stump, stretches forward, easing it away to backward point in
defence
73.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props well forward,
defending a fair flighted ball outside off stump, dropping it down
in close on the off side with bat/pad
End of over 74 (4 runs) New Zealand 227/1 (lead by 123 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 21-4-48-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 19* (54b 1x4) MH Richardson 91* (234b 13x4 1x6)
74.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, fullish and straight, Sinclair
strongly drives down into the pitch, bouncing up just over the
head of Fazl leaping up on his follow through, gets half a hand on
it, slowing its progress up to the mid off man
74.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Sinclair stands on one leg, trying to hoist it
over midwicket, but completely mistimes it, tamely dragging it
down to Waqar at mid on
74.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, hops on the crease, trying to
whip a straight ball from off to leg, gets an inside edge into the
front pad as he's squared around a little, deflects away backward
of point for a quick run as an appeal for lbw is stifled
74.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball angling away
outside off stump, strongly guided straight to point
74.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, bouncer! ducks well underneath
it, heading down the leg side through to Humayun
74.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, tight ball on off stump, pushes
forward to nudge it away into the covers
End of over 75 (1 run) New Zealand 228/1 (lead by 124 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 14-5-34-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 20* (57b 1x4) MH Richardson 91* (237b 13x4 1x6)
75.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball turning in
slightly from outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the
crease to punch it off the back foot up to wide midwicket
75.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, watchfully hovers forward on
the crease, defending a much fuller, flighted ball just outside
off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side of the pitch
75.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, pushed through quicker and
full just outside off stump, Sinclair drives through it a little
early, dragging it away towards forward square leg, called through
for a smart quick single as midwicket fields
75.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shuffles right back to a
shortish ball with fair bounce on off stump, defending down in
close on the leg side
Saqlain coming over the wicket still for the left-hander, trying a
different approach
75.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up on leg stump,
Richardson makes sure he has it covered with bat and pad, flicking
it away around the corner to short fine leg
75.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shuffles right back in
behind a flat ball, dropping it down in close on the leg side
End of over 76 (1 run) New Zealand 229/1 (lead by 125 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 22-4-49-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 21* (60b 1x4) MH Richardson 91* (240b 13x4 1x6)
76.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, good short climbing ball,
Sinclair is awkwardly tucked up by it, trying to hook but it
climbs more than he expected, swatting it away weakly down towards
fine leg, managing to keep it down well enough as he drops the
bottom hand off the bat
76.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, full outside off stump, firmly
drives up towards wide mid off, "wait!" is the call as Waqar's off
to his right to field, but Waqar flings it at the keeper's end
needlessly as Richardson goads the throw, and Humayun isn't up to
the stumps to take it,
conceding the overthrow to bring up the 50 partnership
76.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, driving at a fullish ball outside
off stump, firmly stroking it away to backward point as he plays a
little early
76.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, firmly defends from the crease, stroking it down to Ijaz at
cover
76.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball seaming
back in, well tucked off the hip down towards wide midwicket,
quick single taken with the shot as Waqar fields from mid on
76.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, fullish ball outside off stump,
firmly nudges it away towards cover point, Richardson's looking
for a quick single but has to stay back as the point man is on to
it quickly, fling it back to the keeper's end, fielded back square
leg as the keeper isn't
End of over 77 (3 runs) New Zealand 232/1 (lead by 128 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 15-5-37-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 23* (64b 1x4) MH Richardson 92* (242b 13x4 1x6)
up to the stumps to take it
77.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight,
Sinclair watchfully props forward, quietly stroking it along the
ground back on the leg side of the pitch to the bowler
77.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball turning in from
just outside off stump, turns it away towards forward square leg,
loud calls of 'no!' from Sinclair as the square leg man is on to
it quickly
77.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up very full and
straight, Sinclair drives it from his toes, down the ground on the
off side, just through the grasp of Saqlain diving to his left,
Sinclair has to scurry through as he initially long off's in to it
quickly, but fumbles the take
77.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and
straight, firmly pushed straight back down the pitch to the bowler
77.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on the
legs, turned away fine, but straight to short fine leg, no chance
to go through with the planned quick single
77.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up well outside leg
stump, Richardson thrusts the front pad out to cover for the turn,
slides straight on through to Humayun who fumbles the take
End of over 78 (1 run) New Zealand 233/1 (lead by 129 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 23-4-50-0 - City End
MS Sinclair 24* (67b 1x4) MH Richardson 92* (245b 13x4 1x6)
78.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball just
angling on leg stump, strongly whipped away off the hip through
backward square leg, Sinclair runs the first hard but slips over
when turning, having to yell 'no!' to Richardson as he was ready
to come back for it, with long
leg and deep backward square leg fielders converging on it quickly
78.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, half volley outside off stump,
strongly off driven, but picks out Ijaz at cover so no reward
78.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off
stump, opens the face, steering it down to third man
78.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, driving from the crease at a
fullish ball outside off stump, little footwork as he plays away
from his body, steering it straight to point
78.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, lovely front foot square drive,
sweetly stroking it down through backward point, third man around
quickly to field, keeping it down to just one
78.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, strongly punched down to Waqar at mid off
End of over 79 (3 runs) New Zealand 236/1 (lead by 132 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 16-5-40-0 - Members End
MS Sinclair 26* (70b 1x4) MH Richardson 93* (248b 13x4 1x6)
79.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off
stump, leans well forward, quietly defending straight to Yousuf at
cover
79.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight,
strongly driving into the pitch, Saqlain falls to his right to
field well on his short follow through
79.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up fuller and
straighter, on the toes, strongly clipped away straight to Inzamam
at short midwicket
79.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and
straight, strongly driven away towards wide midwicket, tight quick
single taken with the shot as Richardson labours through, the
throw to the keeper's end not quite beating him
79.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flighted up full and
straight on the legs, firmly nudged away to vacant midwicket for
an easy single
79.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball rather tight just
outside off stump, Sinclair tries to free the arms to steer it
away, but ends up playing it into the ground, away to backward
point
End of over 80 (2 runs) New Zealand 238/1 (lead by 134 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 24-4-52-0 - City End
MH Richardson 94* (249b 13x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 27* (75b 1x4)
80.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, tries to cut but not quite enough room to do so, chopping
it into the ground towards cover point
the new ball is due now, but as of yet Pakistan haven't elected to
take it
80.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, full and straight, just
drifting into the legs, firmly clipped away towards wide
midwicket, they look for two but wisely Richardson says no as the
throws back in smartly to the keeper's end
80.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, OUT: a weak dismissal, Sinclair tries to
hook a short rising ball, climbed too high on him and ends up
lobbing it straight down the throat of Waqar at mid on
New Zealand 239/2, Partnership of 58
MS Sinclair c Waqar Younis b Fazl-e-Akbar 27 (76b 1x4 0x6)
MH Richardson 95* (251b 13x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 16.3-5-41-1
Sinclair ends a run of 281 consecutive Test runs without being
dismissed, a fine effort indeed
Craig McMillan is bumped up the order, the new batsman
80.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, bouncer, shortish lifting ball
just outside off stump, McMillan sways back and away, leaving
through to the keeper
80.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, good shortish ball bending back
in late from outside off stump, McMillan just hangs the bat back
out of the way to leave through to Humayun
80.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, tight shortish ball just outside
off stump, defends down to Ijaz in the covers
End of over 81 (1 run) New Zealand 239/2 (lead by 135 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 17-5-41-1 - Members End
MH Richardson 95* (251b 13x4 1x6) CD McMillan 0* (3b)
81.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props forward in defence,
dropping a flat ball down in close on the leg side in defence
81.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball hurrying on to the
pads, dropping down in close on the leg side
81.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up very full down
the leg side, tries to sweep strongly but misses
81.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball on leg stump,
drops down in close on the leg side from the front pad
81.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully forward in
defence again as Saqlain continues to probe at his leg stump from
over the wicket, dropping it down in close on the leg side
81.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, legbye: two runs, flighted up on leg
stump, glanced very fine off the pads, slip chases after it, just
picking up inside the boundary
End of over 82 (2 runs, maiden) New Zealand 241/2 (lead by 137 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 25-5-52-0 - City End
CD McMillan 0* (3b) MH Richardson 95* (257b 13x4 1x6)
it's getting rather dark now, with the sun having hidden behind the
pavilion
the new ball is now taken, with Fazl to continue to bowl, getting
first usage from the Members End
82.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, tight ball on off stump,
squeezed away towards cover point for a quick single with the shot
82.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
ball angling away further outside off stump, straight through to
the keeper
82.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, similar again, this one's a
little closer outside off stump, but still doesn't force
Richardson to play
82.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish, wider ball angling
well away further through to the keeper, Humayun has to go right
across in front of the slips to take it
82.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ooh! sharp full, straight ball,
squares him right around, getting a streaky leading edge along the
ground straight up to Saqlain at wide mid off
82.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, well bowled! similar ball and
again Richardson gets another leading edge towards wide mid off
End of over 83 (1 run) New Zealand 242/2 (lead by 138 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 18-5-42-1 - Members End
CD McMillan 1* (4b) MH Richardson 95* (262b 13x4 1x6)
drinks time! it's rather dark and they're taking drinks, with still
21 overs to bowl and an hour or so to play, but we're not going to
get anywhere close to that
low level sunlight sneaks through a few gaps behind the pavilion,
briefly illuminating the central area of the ground, whilst the
rest was all shaded, but it's only very briefly
Waqar returns, replacing Saqlain at the City End after a spell of
0-28 from 16 overs
three slips, third man, point, mid off, mid on, square leg and fine
leg in place
83.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
outside off stump, leaving it through to the keeper
83.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, forward, squares right around on
the crease, happy to once again lift the bat high over his head to
leave a shortish ball through to the keeper
83.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump
to another shortish ball passing through outside off stump
83.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, four from four, leaves another
similar line and length ball outside off stump well alone
83.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, five from five, this one's a
fraction fuller and has extra bounce, lifting through to Humayun,
but McMillan is content to raise the bat high out of harm's way
again
83.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, six from six, leaves another
shortish ball outside off stump well alone, never required to play
at all
End of over 84 (maiden) New Zealand 242/2 (lead by 138 runs)
Waqar Younis 23-1-69-1 - City End
MH Richardson 95* (262b 13x4 1x6) CD McMillan 1* (10b)
84.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full and straight, gets right
in behind it, firmly stroking it straight back down the pitch to
Fazl on his follow through, collecting it low down
84.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, sharp shortish lifting
ball angling back into the body, drops down from the top of the
front leg in close on the off side, called through for a quick
single well by McMillan
84.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, ooh! McMillan chases after a
wider one outside off stump, having a big swing and a miss, aiming
to crash a good length ball on the up through the covers, just
swung away a bit late too
84.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, props well forward, steering a
fair length ball outside off stump away down to third man for an
easy single
84.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off
stump, pushes away from his body, steering it safely down to third
man, wide of the three slips, to get off 95 after a small stint
stuck there
84.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone through to the keeper as it dies a little late
End of over 85 (3 runs) New Zealand 245/2 (lead by 141 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 19-5-44-1 - Members End
MH Richardson 96* (265b 13x4 1x6) CD McMillan 2* (13b)
85.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, tight shortish ball on off
stump, taps it down in close on the off stump, setting off for a
sharp single and completing it well as point comes in to field
85.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, one run, good fullish ball just outside
off stump, well squared around, getting a thick edge squirting
along the ground down to third man
85.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward,
shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, angling
away through to Humayun
85.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good tight shortish straight
ball, Richardson tries to force it down the ground on the leg side
but mistimes it, straight up to mid on
85.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, and there it is! Richardson's
maiden Test century! full and wide outside off stump, he chases
after it, square driving away through cover point, he takes a
breather as he runs through to the other end, before turning to
raise the bat in sheer delight,
being applauded by his team-mates, bringing up his ton from 269
balls, 14x4, 1x6, and also brings up the New Zealand 250
85.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, full and straight, firmly
driven up towards wide mid on, easy quick run taken with the shot
End of over 86 (7 runs) New Zealand 252/2 (lead by 148 runs)
Waqar Younis 24-1-76-1 - City End
MH Richardson 102* (270b 14x4 1x6) CD McMillan 3* (14b)
86.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full and straight, firmly
squeezed away to wide midwicket from the toes
86.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, two runs, short and wide outside off
stump, powerfully back cut down through backward point, third man
sprints around to field just inside the boundary, Richardson
hurrying back to just grab the second as the return throw is wide
86.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, good ball! shortish lifting
ball sliding through outside off stump, just manages to hang the
bat inside the line of it as it angles away
umpire Dunne checks the light meter at square leg but on we go
86.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, yikes! almost a beamer! high
full toss that Richardson completely loses sight of, looks down
and takes it on the forearm, glancing up into his helmet and
dropping away towards point, Richardson immediately throws the bat
to the ground, a bit shocked at
that one, but he's OK now, and happy to continue though the light
is getting rather marginal
86.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off
stump, runs it off the face straight down to third man
86.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, hops on the crease, defends up
towards mid on, looking briefly for a quick single but they wisely
stay at home as the fielders converge quickly
End of over 87 (3 runs) New Zealand 255/2 (lead by 151 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 20-5-47-1 - Members End
MH Richardson 105* (275b 14x4 1x6) CD McMillan 3* (15b)
87.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down easily off the hip in close on the leg side, quick single
taken with the shot as it's played well short of any fielders
87.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, very full and straight, very
strongly driven off the toes, but fine fielding by mid on falling
to his right, in the end prevents any run at all as McMillan is
halfway down the pitch but has stopped, having to go back
87.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, ooh! McMillan has a big swing and
a miss, chasing after a shortish ball passing through a bit wider,
just shaving over the top of the outside edge
87.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, very full outside off stump,
strongly driven into the ground, straight up to mid off
87.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, FOUR, overpitched on the legs and
McMillan takes full toll, powerfully driving through vacant
midwicket for an easy boundary given away by Waqar
87.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, short rising ball outside off
stump, McMillan cuts and misses, passing well over the top of the
bat
End of over 88 (5 runs) New Zealand 260/2 (lead by 156 runs)
Waqar Younis 25-1-81-1 - City End
MH Richardson 106* (276b 14x4 1x6) CD McMillan 7* (20b 1x4)
it's getting very dark now, still 16 overs to go, and 25 minutes
until the scheduled close of play time of 6:20pm local time
the umpires offer the light to the batsmen, but they want to go on!
88.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer,
those will get rather hard to see now, Pakistan probably intent on
trying to force the batsmen's hands by driving them off the field
with tricky stuff
the umpires come together again, and this time take matters into
their own hands, off the field we go, and that'll be stumps
we lose 15.5 overs due to bad light at the end of the day (almost
the same as the 16 overs lost on the opening day), and 31 at the
start of the day due to the inclement weather
still, it was a fair effort to get through 43.1 overs today, adding
just the 100 runs for the loss of Bell and Sinclair, but for New
Zealand it proved useful in not only advancing their cause towards
a declaration, but also got their openers past maiden
Test centuries, both coming from vastly different circumstances in
their career prior to this - the old battler who had paid his dues
on the domestic scene, transforming his game from a left arm
spinner to a top order batsman; and the young battler - who
showed so much promise during his youthful years, struggled early
in his Test career, and has come back a whole different player
with a fresh and unique approach to find success upon his return
New Zealand extend their lead out to 156 overall, with eight first
innings wickets still in hand and two days remaining to be played,
so expect a fair bit of action tomorrow if the weather holds off -
New Zealand looking to build a few quick runs so they
can declare and aim to put the heat on the Pakistan top order and
attempt an innings victory, or as close as possible to it
there's probably enough time to bat sensibly in the first session
tomorrow, and then really go for some shots after lunch if their
wickets are still mostly intact, but with the curse of the weather
and worsening evening hanging over this match throughout
they may have a lot less time available than it may at first seem
that ends our shortened coverage of the third day's play here in
Hamilton,, please join us again tomorrow for the resumption in
play at 10am local time (2200 GMT) for the fourth day of this
third and final National Bank Series Test
until then, it's goodbye from CricInfo at a rather dark
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Match State: Stumps - Day 3
welcome to WestpacTrust Park at Hamilton for the fourth day's play
of the third and final National Bank Series Test between New
Zealand and Pakistan
it's a much better morning today, and we're ready to start on time,
as though it's not overly bright, there's a few blue patches in
the sky
the forecast isn't for wonderful weather all day, with the early
session the one most under threat from passing showers, but it
should clear up as the day goes on
it'll be Fazl-e-Akbar to continue at the Members End, bowling to
Mark Richardson
two slips, third man, gully, point, mid off, mid on, midwicket,
fine leg in place
88.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full on leg stump, tries to
pick it off but misses, into the front pad and drops down in close
on the leg side of the pitch
88.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, eased
away towards point in defence
88.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, OUT: an early breakthrough for
Pakistan, nice tight ball just outside off stump from Fazl,
Richardson slices a thick outside edge low down to Imran in the
gully, taking a comfortable catch
New Zealand 260/3, Partnership of 21
MH Richardson c Imran Farhat b Fazl-e-Akbar 106 (280b 14x4 1x6)
CD McMillan 7* (20b 1x4) Fazl-e-Akbar 20.4-5-47-2
Richardson doesn't add to his overnight century, on his way third
ball of the morning, and he's angry with himself
Stephen Fleming the new batsman
88.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, stretches forward, defending a
straight ball with bat/pad tucked together down towards midwicket
88.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
leans forward to squeeze it away square on the off side in defence
End of over 89 (maiden) New Zealand 260/3 (lead by 156 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 21-6-47-2 - Members End
CD McMillan 7* (20b 1x4) SP Fleming 0* (2b)
it's Waqar Younis to continue from the City End, bowling to the
other overnight batsman Craig McMillan
89.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, guides it down into the gully on the bounce
89.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, two runs, full outside off stump, firmly
stroked down through vacant cover for an easy two as point and mid
off give chase
89.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish straight ball, hops on
the crease to defend it down into the pitch at his feet
89.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, good tight fullish ball just
outside off stump, leans forward to defend compactly down into the
covers
89.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
hangs the bat back out of the way to leave through to the keeper
89.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump
to a shortish ball outside off stump
End of over 90 (2 runs) New Zealand 262/3 (lead by 158 runs)
Waqar Younis 26-1-83-1 - City End
SP Fleming 0* (2b) CD McMillan 9* (26b 1x4)
90.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, short lifting ball just outside
off stump, comes back a fair way in to Fleming as he raises the
arms to leave alone
90.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish straight ball, hops on
the crease to tuck it down just behind square on the leg side for
an easy single to get off the mark
90.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, shuffles half forward in defence,
raising the arms well clear to a good ball nipping back late from
outside off stump, but safely through to the keeper
90.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, good quicker ball seaming sharply
back in, McMillan squared around a little, taken on the top of the
pad, deflecting down into the gully
90.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, quicker, full ball moving well
down the leg side, McMillan tries to clip it away but misses, into
the base of the pads and rebounds back down the pitch
90.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, five runs, a bit full outside off stump,
firmly tapped up towards wide mid on, very tight single taken with
the shot, McMillan is well out as Saqlain fields to his right from
mid on, flinging it horribly wide from side on at the bowler's
end, and away to the
End of over 91 (6 runs) New Zealand 268/3 (lead by 164 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 22-6-53-2 - Members End
CD McMillan 14* (30b 1x4) SP Fleming 1* (4b)
boundary for four overthrows, McMillan might've been in a bit of
trouble had that hit!
91.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, short ball outside off stump,
hangs the bat well back out of the way to leave alone through to
Humayun
91.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
McMillan shuffles across to off stump, but leaves well alone as it
climbs well off a length through to the keeper
91.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, similar again, a bit straighter,
but no more threatening, short lifting ball from a fair length
outside off stump left through to the keeper
91.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, and another, left well alone
outside off stump through to Humayun
91.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, much quicker short lifting ball
only just passing by outside off stump, extra bounce and McMillan
only just manages to raise the arms clear of it as it passes
through to the keeper
91.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, much fuller, but still outside
off stump, leaves alone for the sixth time in the over through to
the keeper
End of over 92 (maiden) New Zealand 268/3 (lead by 164 runs)
Waqar Younis 27-2-83-1 - City End
SP Fleming 1* (4b) CD McMillan 14* (36b 1x4)
92.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, Fleming goes for a big pull shot
but it's much slower, he's through the shot far too early and it
ends up gliding down to third man off the back of the bat, very
peculiar stuff, and Fleming cops a bit of a serve from the bowler
for such a shot
92.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, lovely length ball outside off
stump, McMillan chases after it, trying to drive on the up but it
slides past the outside edge, a little away seam does him nicely
92.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, shortish ball just drifting into
the legs, strongly clipped away down to long leg for an easy
single
92.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, fullish ball outside off stump,
very well driven but gets no value out of it, playing it strongly
straight up to Saqlain at mid off
92.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, fullish straight ball, firmly
drives straight up to Waqar at mid on this time, just leaning to
the off side
92.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
lazily tucked off the hip down to long leg
End of over 93 (3 runs) New Zealand 271/3 (lead by 167 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 23-6-56-2 - Members End
SP Fleming 3* (8b) CD McMillan 15* (38b 1x4)
93.1 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, dropped! sort of, anyway, Fleming
gets done by a good shortish straight ball, ends up being opened
up nicely and gets a leading edge from the front of the bat, just
drops at Waqar's toes on his follow through, unable to reach down
far enough to scoop i
93.2 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down to midwicket in defence
93.3 Waqar Younis to Fleming, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
opens the face to guide it out to backward point for an easy
single
93.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, leaves alone a shortish rising
ball outside off stump alone through to the keeper
93.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, beaten! lovely short lifting
delivery from a back of a length, just a smidge outside off stump,
McMillan is drawn to it in defence, though with absolutely no
footwork, ending up fishing away from his body, just sneaks past
the outside edge through to
Humayun, and Waqar is again philosophical about being unable to
snare a wicket this morning after a couple of close chances
93.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
defends from the crease, tapping it down towards point
End of over 94 (1 run) New Zealand 272/3 (lead by 168 runs)
Waqar Younis 28-2-84-1 - City End
SP Fleming 4* (11b) CD McMillan 15* (41b 1x4)
94.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
strongly cracked down towards wide mid on, Saqlain dives across to
his left to field well
94.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
tucked away down to fine leg off the hip
94.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, stretches well forward, defending
a full ball just outside off stump, firmly played back down the
pitch to Fazl
94.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, leans well forward to a full
ball outside off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side,
working it nicely for a smart single with the shot as point is
fairly deep and is the closest to field it
94.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, awkward bouncer on leg stump,
Fleming shies away from it comfortably enough in the end, passing
through to the keeper
94.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
Fleming flails after it, trying to smash it through the covers,
standing back on the crease with the front foot planted forward,
plays and misses underneath it
End of over 95 (2 runs) New Zealand 274/3 (lead by 170 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 24-6-58-2 - Members End
CD McMillan 16* (43b 1x4) SP Fleming 5* (15b)
95.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, short ball outside off stump,
holds the bat well back out of the way to leave through to Humayun
95.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, one run, short ball outside off stump,
cuts down on it, guiding to Saqlain at third man
95.3 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, ducks underneath a fairly short
bouncer, comfortably left through to the keeper
95.4 Waqar Younis to Fleming, FOUR, shot! a bit too full outside off
stump and Fleming is quick to pounce, powerfully driving straight
back down the ground on the off side, between bowler and mid off,
who gives away the chase rather early
95.5 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, shortish ball sits up a little
outside off stump, pulls out of a big shot by not following
through, tamely patting it down straight to cover
95.6 Waqar Younis to Fleming, one run, similar again, this time punches
it more firmly, and it's poorly misfielded at cover, never got
down to it fully and ends up going through the fingers for a bonus
run
End of over 96 (6 runs) New Zealand 280/3 (lead by 176 runs)
Waqar Younis 29-2-90-1 - City End
SP Fleming 10* (19b 1x4) CD McMillan 17* (45b 1x4)
96.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, FOUR, short and a bit wide outside off
stump, Fleming throws everything at this one, cutting well over
the top of it, and getting it rather fine just wide of the diving
second slip, beating third man down to the straight boundary
96.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, ooh! Fleming is going after a few
now, having a big slash at a quicker, fuller ball outside off
stump, there was sufficiently width there, but Fleming never got
over the top of it, beaten for the good bounce off the right
length
96.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, and another useful comeback ball
from Fazl, this time getting one to nip back off the seam,
straightening through the gaping gate between bat and pad as
Fleming looked to drive, just passing over off stump through to
the keeper
96.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, two runs, Fleming chases after another,
slapping down a shortish ball outside off stump down through cover
point, not perfectly timed, but able to bisect the two fielders in
that region for a couple
96.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, leans back to a shortish ball
outside off stump, leaving it well alone through to the keeper
96.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish lifting straight ball,
hops on the crease to tap it down in close on the off side, good
single jogged through as it's played short of the off side field
End of over 97 (7 runs) New Zealand 287/3 (lead by 183 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 25-6-65-2 - Members End
SP Fleming 17* (25b 2x4) CD McMillan 17* (45b 1x4)
97.1 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
strongly cut straight down to Saqlain in the gully, rebounds back
off his knee as he bends down to field it, but the batsmen turn
down the tight single
97.2 Waqar Younis to Fleming, one run, fuller, straight ball, firmly
pushed towards vacant midwicket, working and easy single with the
shot as the field is rather more spread now
97.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, full and straight, firmly driven
straight up the ground on the leg side, McMillan looks for the
quick run with the shot but has to wait as Akram dives well to his
left at mid on to save it
97.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer,
straight through to the keeper
97.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, McMillan tees off at a fair
length ball just outside off stump, slicing an outside edge down
to gully on the bounce, Fleming has to scamper back at the
bowler's end as he hovers out of his crease, with a throw being
flung in his direction - also having
to avoid the ball awkwardly as well!
the field spreads a bit more now that McMillan shows his aggressive
intent, with one slip, third man, backward point, deep point,
cover, mid off, mid on, deep backward square leg and fine leg in
place
97.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, not
going to fall into the trap of hooking with two men in the deep
backward of square on the leg side
End of over 98 (1 run) New Zealand 288/3 (lead by 184 runs)
Waqar Younis 30-2-91-1 - City End
SP Fleming 18* (27b 2x4) CD McMillan 17* (49b 1x4)
98.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, full just outside off stump,
strongly driven into the deck, straight up to Saqlain at mid off
98.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shot! and fielding! Fleming
powerfully cover drives down on a shortish ball angling away
outside off stump, superb diving save by the cover man to his
right to take the pace off it and save at least three runs
98.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, full outside off stump, strongly
square driven out to Ijaz at deep point
98.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, very short pitched ball, Fleming
doesn't even have to duck as it's heading well down the leg side
and well over his head, through to the keeper
98.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, FOUR, short lifting ball just outside off
stump, pivots on the crease, powerfully pulling straight down the
ground on the leg side, Waqar poorly fields at mid on and it's
straight through him to the boundary
98.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, hangs the bat back out of the way,
leaving well alone through to Humayun
End of over 99 (6 runs) New Zealand 294/3 (lead by 190 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 26-6-71-2 - Members End
CD McMillan 18* (50b 1x4) SP Fleming 23* (32b 3x4)
99.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, FOUR, shot! this pair are really chasing
after everything now, shortish ball outside off stump and McMillan
larrups it away through the gap in the covers off the back foot,
deep point is in place but has no chance to get around to it
99.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, one run, good short climbing ball just
outside off stump, hops on the crease to fend it down in close on
the off side, good quick single run as it drops well short of the
point fielder
99.3 Waqar Younis to Fleming, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked
off the hip down backward of square leg, bringing up the New
Zealand 300 in 604 balls as deep square leg is in to field
99.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, props forward, defending a
shortish ball just outside off stump down in close on the off side
of the pitch
99.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, well
outside off stump, no great harm threatening McMillan as it passes
through to Humayun
99.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, one run, fullish ball outside off stump,
opens the face to run it straight down to Saqlain at third man
End of over 100 (7 runs) New Zealand 301/3 (lead by 197 runs)
Waqar Younis 31-2-98-1 - City End
CD McMillan 24* (55b 2x4) SP Fleming 24* (33b 3x4)
100.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
runs it down to third man
100.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, FOUR, shot! powerfully drives straight
down the ground on the leg side, just past the bowler, bisecting
mid off and mid on perfectly, cracking stroke
100.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off
stump, slashes after it but cuts and misses, climbing well over
the top of the edge through to the keeper
100.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish straight ball on off
stump, taps it down in close on the off side, good quick single
taken with the shot as it's played short of the cover field
100.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, FOUR, shot! half volley outside off stump
and McMillan punishes it, punching it on the up through the
covers, picking the gap and it powers to the boundary
100.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, tries to do it again, though a
deep cover is in place, doesn't quite time it and plays it to the
man at regulation cover on the bounce
End of over 101 (10 runs) New Zealand 311/3 (lead by 207 runs)
Fazl-e-Akbar 27-6-81-2 - Members End
SP Fleming 29* (36b 4x4) CD McMillan 29* (58b 3x4)
Saqlain Mushtaq replaces Waqar at the City End after a spell of 0-
29 from 9 overs
101.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flat ball on leg stump,
strongly whipped away through square leg, looking for a second but
the deep fielder is on to it smartly, preventing thoughts of
coming back for a second
101.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, one run, flat ball turning in to the
legs, glanced away down to Waqar at fine leg
101.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flat ball turning into the
legs, tries to glance it away off the legs but misses, flicked off
the pad straight to short fine leg
101.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flat ball on leg stump, as
Saqlain comes over the wicket to the left-handed Fleming, clipped
away out to Fazl at deep backward square leg
no slips in place at all for this pair, very defensive ring in-out
fields set
101.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, flighted up nicely on off
stump and turning in slightly, watchfully tapped down to Inzamam
at midwicket
backward point, cover, long off, long on, shortish midwicket,
shortish backward square leg, short fine leg, deep backward square
leg and deep midwicket in place for McMillan on strike
101.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, flat ball turning in, tucked
straight down to Inzamam at midwicket again
End of over 102 (3 runs) New Zealand 314/3 (lead by 210 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 26-5-55-0 - City End
SP Fleming 31* (39b 4x4) CD McMillan 30* (61b 3x4)
a double bowling change, with Mohammad Akram getting his first bowl
of the day, replacing Fazl after a spell of 2-49 from 15 overs
slip, third man, backward point, deep point, cover, deepish mid
off, deepish mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place
102.1 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, FOUR, shot! cracking extra cover drive
from Fleming, a bit too full and wide outside off stump first up
from Akram and Fleming pounces, leaving Saqlain gasping after it
trying to field to his right from deepish mid off
102.2 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, no run, better ball from Akram, sliding
it across the left-hander from over the wicket, on a good length,
Fleming tries to weakly run it down off the face but misses
no slip in place after the boundary shot, with Inzamam taking
himself out to plug extra cover
102.3 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, no run, shortish straight ball, keeps
Fleming tucked up, hops on the crease to defend down in close on
the leg side, Akram up to do his own fielding
102.4 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, one run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, Fleming gives himself a little room to steer it straight
down to third man
102.5 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
on an awkward length that McMillan doesn't easily play,
threatening to play inside out and spoon it up into the covers,
but just manages to keep it down in close on the off side
102.6 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, (noball) one run, oversteps, shortish
ball outside off stump, runs it straight down to third man
102.6 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, FOUR, super shot! Fleming uses the pace
of the ball perfectly as it's shortish outside off stump, back
cutting and finds the gap between third man and deep point with
pinpoint accuracy
End of over 103 (11 runs) New Zealand 325/3 (lead by 221 runs)
Mohammad Akram 19-1-82-0 (7nb) - Members End
CD McMillan 31* (63b 3x4) SP Fleming 40* (44b 6x4)
time for the first drinks break
103.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, flat ball turning into the
pad, drops down in close on the leg side, Humayun tidies up from
around behind the stumps
103.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, flat ball turning well in to
the legs, glanced very fine, but there's a man at the 45 degrees
behind square on the leg side, McMillan has to scoot back into the
crease as a quick return comes in
103.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, McMillan goes for a big
pull/sweep, drags it right around from outside off stump, straight
down to the man at short fine leg once more, moving even finer now
103.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, one run, this time he gets it away,
working a flat ball turning into the legs down to Waqar at fine
leg
103.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, FOUR, my goodness! Fleming reels out an
before-unseen stroke, picking the mystery ball and reverse sweeps
it from outside off stump with aplomb, through vacant backward
point, huge open space out there and everyone just watches it go,
remarkable!
103.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on leg stump, tries
to clip it away off the legs but misses, into the front pad and
drops down in close on the off side
End of over 104 (5 runs) New Zealand 330/3 (lead by 226 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 27-5-60-0 - City End
CD McMillan 32* (67b 3x4) SP Fleming 44* (46b 7x4)
104.1 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, one run, driving at a fullish ball
outside off stump, gets a perfectly safe outside edge straight
down to third man
104.2 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, no run, shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, Fleming strongly back cuts but fine fielding at
backward point prevents any run, the return flick throw rolls well
past the stumps, forcing Humayun to run alongside it all the way
out into the covers to tidy up
104.3 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, no run, very full just outside off
stump, Fleming strongly drives but plays it straight up to Saqlain
at mid off
104.4 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, no run, good back of a length ball just
slanting across the left-hander on a tight line just outside off
stump, Fleming tries to undercut but is beaten by the difference
in expected bounce, through to Humayun low down
104.5 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, (noball) no run, oversteps, bouncer,
ducked well underneath through to the keeper
104.5 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, one run, fair length straight ball,
Fleming drives, but ends up dragging it right around out to deep
midwicket
104.6 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, McMillan advances down the
pitch, only to stop in his tracks as he's met with a very short
pitched bouncer, having to leave well alone as it passes very high
through to Humayun
End of over 105 (3 runs) New Zealand 333/3 (lead by 229 runs)
Mohammad Akram 20-1-85-0 (8nb) - Members End
SP Fleming 45* (51b 7x4) CD McMillan 33* (69b 3x4)
105.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, Fleming dances down the pitch,
getting to the pitch of a flighted ball on his legs, driving out
to deep midwicket
105.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, flatter ball angling on leg
stump, McMillan glances it fine off the hip, but Waqar is in
place, at a very straight short fine leg position
105.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, SIX, shot! flighted up full on leg
stump, McMillan powerfully swings it away, clubbing it over deep
backward square leg, comfortably clearing the boundary, it goes
into the bushes and some kids try to find the ball as it's well
lost
105.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, one run, flighted up full and straight
on the legs, firmly clipped along the ground off the legs out to
deep square leg
105.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full on leg stump,
Fleming tries to flick it away through backward square leg, but
gets it a little fine from the edge, straight to Younis at short
fine leg
105.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flighted up full on the toes,
driven straight down to widish long on
End of over 106 (9 runs) New Zealand 342/3 (lead by 238 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 28-5-69-0 - City End
SP Fleming 47* (54b 7x4) CD McMillan 40* (72b 3x4 1x6)
New Zealand have a clear intent this morning, perhaps looking for a
lunchtime declaration, with the lead now bumped out to 238, having
added 82 from just 17.5 overs today
106.1 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, (noball) one run, oversteps, props
forward to a shortish straight ball, tapping it quietly down on
the leg side for an easy single as mid on has to come a fair way
up to field
106.1 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, FOUR, shot! short and wide outside off
stump, cut strongly through backward point, no chance for third
man to field that one
106.2 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, good tight straight ball,
McMillan is cramped up, only able to tap it back down on the leg
side of the pitch, Saqlain up to assist Akram to field
106.3 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, one run, leans forward to a shortish
ball outside off stump, steering it down off the outside edge to
third man, a poor return throw almost sees an overthrow conceded,
but Saqlain backs up well from mid on
106.4 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, one run, full on the legs, firmly driven
out to deep midwicket, bringing up the New Zealand 350
the last 50 coming up in just 46 balls as they get on with the job
106.5 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, hangs the bat well back out of the way to leave through to
Humayun
106.6 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, short pitched ball outside off
stump, McMillan reaches after it but can't get a touch, Humayun
takes high up
End of over 107 (8 runs) New Zealand 350/3 (lead by 246 runs)
Mohammad Akram 21-1-93-0 (9nb) - Members End
SP Fleming 49* (56b 7x4) CD McMillan 45* (77b 4x4 1x6)
107.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up well down the leg
side, Fleming nibbles after it but can't get to it, straight
through to Humayun
107.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full just outside
off stump, leans forward to defend down to shortish cover
107.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up straight on leg
stump, Fleming reaches well forward, clipping it away straight to
Waqar at square leg
107.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, props well forward in defence,
dropping a flatter, straight ball back down the pitch
107.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full on leg stump,
clipped straight down to Younis at short fine leg
107.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full and straight,
firmly driven straight back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 108 (maiden) New Zealand 350/3 (lead by 246 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 29-6-69-0 - City End
CD McMillan 45* (77b 4x4 1x6) SP Fleming 49* (62b 7x4)
108.1 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, one run, tight ball on off stump, taps
it down into the ground just backward of point, brisk single taken
with the shot as point is in to field
108.2 Mohammad Akram to Fleming, one run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, strongly cut down through cover point, partially
misfielded, conceding the single to bring up Fleming's 29th Test
50 from 63 balls, 7x4
108.3 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, slower ball, squared right
around as he's struck on the pad trying to work it to leg,
rebounds away towards Waqar in the covers
108.4 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, FOUR, short lifting ball outside off
stump, pats it away in the air through vacant gully, third man
makes a bit of a mess of the fielding as he slips over a little,
and over the rope so he brings up his 50 also
McMillan's 13th Test half century comes up from 80 balls, 5x4, 1x6,
just two balls after Fleming's
108.5 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, sways back out of the way to leave through to the keeper
108.6 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, (noball) two runs, a bit full on the
legs, firmly chipped away through wide midwicket, pitching and
slowing right up in the outfield, Saqlain chasing it down easily
from mid on as they take a comfortable two
108.6 Mohammad Akram to McMillan, FOUR, shot! full and straight, strongly
lofted straight back down the ground over the bowler's head on the
off side, one bounce and away to the boundary to bring up the 100
partnership
End of over 109 (13 runs) New Zealand 363/3 (lead by 259 runs)
Mohammad Akram 22-1-106-0 (10nb) - Members End
SP Fleming 50* (63b 7x4) CD McMillan 56* (83b 6x4 1x6)
109.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on off stump,
Fleming tries to nudge it away in close on the off side, drops
away towards short cover, both batsmen looking for a quick run but
have to scoot back as it's fielded smartly
109.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on leg stump, swept
straight to short fine leg
109.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, legbye: one run, flighted up nicely,
sliding straight on to the front pad, deflects away just backward
of point, quick run hurried through upon McMillan's furious
calling
109.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, FOUR, shot! shortish, flat ball
outside off stump, beautifully back cut through vacant gully, no
third man in place, only a man out at deep backward point, can't
quite cut it off, to the boundary
109.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, one run, flighted up invitingly
straight, McMillan strongly sweeps, straight down to deep backward
square leg
109.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, forced back in the crease by a
shortish straight ball sliding on, drops down dead in close on the
off side of the pitch
End of over 110 (6 runs) New Zealand 369/3 (lead by 265 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 30-6-74-0 - City End
CD McMillan 61* (85b 7x4 1x6) SP Fleming 50* (67b 7x4)
Younis Khan gets a bowl, replacing Akram at the Members End after a
spell of 0-35 from 4 overs
110.1 Younis Khan to McMillan, FOUR, goodness! McMillan immediately reels
out a reverse paddle, moving right outside leg stump to scoop away
a shortish ball down through vacant gully, to the empty third man
boundary
110.2 Younis Khan to McMillan, FOUR, good lord! he does it again, but
this time it's a reverse pull through the vacant covers!
McMillan laughs his head off, the king of innovation in New
Zealand, gimme runs being stolen now with field spread all around
the place
110.3 Younis Khan to McMillan, FOUR, three fours in a row! this time it's
a conventional pull, through backward square leg, bisecting the
two men in the deep
110.4 Younis Khan to McMillan, FOUR, four in a row! incredibly stuff,
another reverse pull, this one in the air over backward point,
wide of the short third man fielder
110.5 Younis Khan to McMillan, SIX, wowee! down the track to a flighted
ball outside off stump, smashes it a country mile over long off,
that's a massive hit, out of the ground and into the car park!
22 runs off the over with a ball to go!
a few people race out of the ground to chase after the ball, and
one of the ground workers is successful, finding it not far short
of the street, flinging it back out to the middle
110.6 Younis Khan to McMillan, FOUR, brilliant! Younis tries a semi-
bouncer, sits up high, quicker outside off stump, smashing it down
through point, bisecting two men in the deep with perfection, 26
off the over!
End of over 111 (26 runs) New Zealand 395/3 (lead by 291 runs)
Younis Khan 1-0-26-0 - Members End
SP Fleming 50* (67b 7x4) CD McMillan 87* (91b 12x4 2x6)
4 4 4 4 6 4 for the record, McMillan suddenly just 13 short of a
century!
111.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, Fleming feels he has to get in
on the reverse sweep, lapping it quietly down to fine leg for a
mere single
Saqlain bowls with a six man leg side field now, most in the deep
111.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, SIX, down the track, turns it into a
full toss, lofting it hard and high over deep midwicket, out of
the ground again!
that one is almost into the street running directly alongside the
ground this time
McMillan into the 90s, 32 runs from his last 7 balls!
111.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, a dot ball! quicker, short
ball outside off stump, McMillan tries to back cut but misses as
it bounces more than expected
111.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, no run, good bowling! flighted up much
slower, McMillan reaches after it, going for a big shot over the
top, swinging and missing as it turns through to Humayun
111.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to McMillan, one run, flighted up full and
straight, firmly driven straight down to long on
111.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, leans well forward, leaving a
flighted ball outside off stump, angling away through to the
keeper
End of over 112 (8 runs) New Zealand 403/3 (lead by 299 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 31-6-82-0 - City End
CD McMillan 94* (95b 12x4 3x6) SP Fleming 51* (69b 7x4)
Younis' spell at the bowling crease is brief, 0-26 from 1 over
112.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, FOUR, amazing shot! short lifting ball
outside off stump, plays an uppercut, reaching well after it,
guiding it up through backward point, just two away from the
century now
112.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, OUT: McMillan goes for another, almost
bringing up his century, but it sails high down to Waqar balancing
on the third man boundary, leaping up to take it just inside the
line, fantastic catch to get him out for two shy of his ton
New Zealand 407/4, Partnership of 147
CD McMillan c Waqar Younis b Fazl-e-Akbar 98 (97b 13x4 3x6)
SP Fleming 51* (69b 7x4) Fazl-e-Akbar 27.2-6-85-3
McMillan and Fleming hang around at the crease, checking to see if
Waqar caught it inside the boundary line alright, but the replay
clearly shows it was a great catch, and as a result they both
depart the crease, the declaration has been made by Fleming
New Zealand lead by 303 overall, and will give Pakistan around 4 or
5 overs to bat before lunch, and then we'll have further sessions
remaining in the match
Match State: Innings Break
it'll be be Daryl Tuffey to open the bowling from the Members End,
to Imran Farhat with Ijaz Ahmed at the non-striker's end
four slips, gully, point, wide mid off, wide midwicket and long leg
in place
0.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
lifting ball outside off stump through to Parore
0.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends
down into the ground, in close on the off side of the pitch
0.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside
off stump, raises the bat well clear to leave through to Parore
0.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, stretches well forward, hanging the
bat well back out of the way to leave through to the keeper
0.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, forward, leaving another full ball
angling away outside off stump through to the keeper
0.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked off
the hip towards midwicket, Imran looking for a quick run but
Richardson smartly fields from wide midwicket, forced to stay back
by his partner
End of over 1 (maiden) Pakistan 0/0 (trail by 303 runs)
DR Tuffey 1-1-0-0 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 0* (0b) Imran Farhat 0* (6b)
Chris Martin to open up from the City End to Ijaz, with four slips,
gully, point, mid off, midwicket and long leg in place
1.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, good shortish ball seaming back in,
Ijaz hangs the bat back to leave it, but it chases after it, just
passing over the top of the stumps too, loud appeal for caught
behind, everyone goes up, but umpire Harper says no
it came very close to taking the underface of the bat as he held it
there, very strange defence from Ijaz not fully certain
1.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside
off stump, this one not coming back so far
1.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, and again, this one rises comfortably
through outside off stump to Parore
1.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends
down in close on the off side of the pitch
1.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, two runs, full on the legs, firmly turned
away through backward square leg, Tuffey around from long leg to
field in the deep, Pakistan underway
1.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone through to Parore
End of over 2 (2 runs) Pakistan 2/0 (trail by 301 runs)
CS Martin 1-0-2-0 - City End
Imran Farhat 0* (6b) Ijaz Ahmed 2* (6b)
replays of the caught behind dismissal suggest it came very close
to the bat, but the appeal was a fraction late from Parore, Ijaz
didn't snap his head back in worry
2.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, one run, shortish straight ball, Imran
comfortably tucks it down off the hip to vacant square leg to get
off the mark with the easiest of singles as Richardson slides
after it from midwicket
2.2 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, good length ball has Ijaz poking at
it in defence, well squared around, playing right back in the
crease as he pushed forward at it, dropping it down towards point
2.3 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, watchfully defends a good shortish
ball on off stump from the crease, dropping it down towards mid
off
2.4 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, Ijaz
hops on the crease to tuck it down towards Richardson fielding to
his right from midwicket
2.5 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, FOUR, shortish ball outside off stump, steers
it down off the face into the ground, just between gully and
fourth slip, sub fielder Lou Vincent (on for McMillan) chases
after it hard from fourth slip, but his slide to haul it back
inside the line is in vain
as he crashes into the boundary hoarding
2.6 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down
in close on the off side
End of over 3 (5 runs) Pakistan 7/0 (trail by 296 runs)
DR Tuffey 2-1-5-0 - Members End
Imran Farhat 1* (7b) Ijaz Ahmed 6* (11b 1x4)
3.1 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, squared around a little by a good
shortish ball, defends down in close, square on the off side
3.2 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish rising
ball outside off stump, left well alone through to Parore
3.3 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, lovely ball! back of a length and
slanting across the left-handed Imran, who does well to play
inside the line to leave through to the keeper
3.4 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, pushes away from his body, playing it down to Bradburn who
fields well in the gully low down
3.5 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a good shortish
ball outside off stump
3.6 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, squares right around on the crease,
defending a shortish straight ball straight up to mid off
End of over 4 (maiden) Pakistan 7/0 (trail by 296 runs)
CS Martin 2-1-2-0 - City End
Ijaz Ahmed 6* (11b 1x4) Imran Farhat 1* (13b)
the clock just ticks over to 12:30pm local time, so the players
head off the field, it's time for lunch
the Pakistan openers safely survive four overs delivered at them,
but potentially we've still got another 180 more to bowl over the
last two days (if the weather, and more unlikely, the light, hold)
they trail by 296 runs overall now, with 147 of those coming in a
batting assault from Fleming and in particular McMillan this
morning, after Richardson's dismissal for his overnight score of
106 just three balls into the day's play
it started off slowly, then they started climbing into the bad
balls, and by the end of proceedings, they were chasing after
everything and anything, reeling out reverse sweeps, laps, pulls
and drives and all sorts of remarkable uppercuts, undercuts and
late cuts!
incredibly, Fleming made it to his 50 two balls before McMillan
did, only to see himself score just one further run as McMillan
piled on 48 further runs in just 17 balls
it was a phenomenal effort on this moderately sized ground, with
McMillan notching up a world record single-over scoring spree off
the hapless Younis Khan - who was bowling his first, and only,
over - smashing 4 4 4 4 6 4 for a total of 26 runs - beating
five batsmen who had managed 24 runs from the bat in a single over
before (Andy Roberts, Sandeep Patil, Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Ian
Smith), while Bert Sutcliffe and Bob Blair managed 25 runs between
them off the bat in an over before
by hitting a six off the very next ball he faced, in the next over
bowled by Saqlain, he also set a record of becoming the first
batsman in Tests to score 7 consecutive boundaries - these tallied
32, an amazing feat, even if it was approaching declaration
time - as the field was spread far and wide, so piercing the gaps
was much harder by that stage
McMillan ended up falling just two runs short, and about a metre
short of his fifth Test century, as Waqar held on to a great catch
high up, just inside the third man boundary, which forced the
declaration to come
play will resume in just under 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time
(0110 GMT)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
the players return to the field after lunch, and it'll be Tuffey to
resume bowling to Ijaz
4.1 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, full outside off stump, firmly eased
away to vacant cover, easy single taken with the shot as Bell
fields from point
4.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to
a shortish ball passing straight through to Parore
4.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, full and straight, watchfully
nudges it away towards Richardson at wide midwicket
4.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, ooh! Tuffey finds the outside edge,
but it doesn't carry to the slips, Imran playing with soft hands
to save himself as he was well squared around by a good shortish
lifting ball just angling away outside off stump, bounces to Astle
who does well to
palm it down in front of him at second slip
4.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish ball outside off stump,
firmly drives along the ground, straight up to Franklin at mid off
4.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, full outside off stump, angling
well away through to Parore
End of over 5 (1 run) Pakistan 8/0 (trail by 295 runs)
DR Tuffey 3-1-6-0 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 7* (12b 1x4) Imran Farhat 1* (18b)
5.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, two runs, shortish lifting ball, pulled away
towards vacant forward square leg, time for an easy couple as
Richardson has to chase after it from midwicket
5.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, tight shortish ball on off stump,
defends down towards point
5.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a
short lifting ball bending back in through to Parore
5.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fullish ball outside off stump,
firmly stroked away to McMillan in the gully
5.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms to a good short
lifting ball bending back in from just outside off stump
5.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, similar again, leaves a shortish
rising ball outside off stump well alone
End of over 6 (2 runs) Pakistan 10/0 (trail by 293 runs)
CS Martin 3-1-4-0 - City End
Imran Farhat 1* (18b) Ijaz Ahmed 9* (18b 1x4)
6.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, raises the bat well clear over the
top of a good quick ball angling away just outside off stump
through to Parore
6.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, just
angling on middle and leg, defends down in close on the leg side
from bat/pad
6.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, short rising ball just angling away
down the leg side, shapes to pull but holds off, leaving it
through to the keeper
6.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, OUT: good length fullish ball on off stump,
Imran drives but gets a thick outside edge, straight into the guts
of McMillan who holds it safely in the gully
Pakistan 10/1, Partnership of 10
Imran Farhat c McMillan b Tuffey 1 (22b 0x4 0x6)
Ijaz Ahmed 9* (18b 1x4) DR Tuffey 3.4-1-6-1
Faisal Iqbal is the new batsman, Pakistan again in early trouble
Imran stood around at the crease for some time, motionless,
displeased with himself, couldn't believe he got out, but it was a
good ball
6.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, props well forward, defending a
full ball just outside off stump on the off side of the pitch
6.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball, defends
down in close on the off side of the pitch
End of over 7 (maiden) Pakistan 10/1 (trail by 293 runs)
DR Tuffey 4-2-6-1 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 9* (18b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 0* (2b)
7.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a
short rising ball, left straight through to Parore
7.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, pushing forward weakly at a good
fullish ball just outside off stump, taps it down in close on the
leg side of the pitch, Richardson in from midwicket to field
7.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, ooh! short ball outside off stump,
Ijaz chases after it, powerfully cutting, straight down to
McMillan in the gully, he falls back but can't hang on to another
one, dropping it down to his left, that one stung, hit very hard,
a let off for Ijaz
7.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
outside off stump
7.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, full ball on off stump, leans forward
to squeeze it away to Richardson at midwicket
7.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, FOUR, short rising ball, sits up like a
tennis ball off the pitch, pulled down through backward square leg
strongly, no chance for Tuffey down at long leg
End of over 8 (4 runs) Pakistan 14/1 (trail by 289 runs)
CS Martin 4-1-8-0 - City End
Faisal Iqbal 0* (2b) Ijaz Ahmed 13* (24b 2x4)
8.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good tight ball on off stump,
firmly defends straight down towards Bell at cover point
8.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, beaten! lovely shortish ball
angling away outside off stump, Faisal shuffles across to it,
having a little nibble, holding the bat just inside the line as it
slides through to Parore
8.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
shuffles right across to it, easing it away towards cover point,
Bell across from squarer to field
8.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball
angling away a little just outside off stump
8.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, overpitched outside off stump,
leans well into it, firmly driving through vacant extra cover,
Franklin chases it down from mid off, just overhauling inside the
boundary as an easy two is jogged to get Faisal off the mark
8.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fair shortish ball pushed through
just outside off stump, Faisal shuffles across to it, trying to
leave but raises the bat a bit late, hurries on to take the
underface of the bat, rebounding into the ground towards gully
End of over 9 (2 runs) Pakistan 16/1 (trail by 287 runs)
DR Tuffey 5-2-8-1 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 13* (24b 2x4) Faisal Iqbal 2* (8b)
9.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish rising
ball outside off stump a bit wide to require a stroke
9.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, rather full ball on off stump,
squeezes right down on it, defending away into the covers
9.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, shortish ball just drifting into the
pads, dropped down in close on the leg side, quick single taken
with the shot as midwicket is in to field
9.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, one run, fullish ball drifting on leg
stump, firmly clipped away down to Richardson at deep backward
square leg
9.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, taps
it down in close, square on the leg side, no quick run attempted
this time as McMillan's smartly in to it from wide midwicket
9.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, sways back out of the way of a very
short rising ball, a bit wide outside off stump
End of over 10 (2 runs) Pakistan 18/1 (trail by 285 runs)
CS Martin 5-1-10-0 - City End
Faisal Iqbal 3* (9b) Ijaz Ahmed 14* (29b 2x4)
10.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, full and straight, firmly driven
down the ground on the leg side through vacant mid on, easy two
taken as Franklin has to give chase from mid off
10.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to
a short rising ball, straight through to Parore
10.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, props well forward, defending a
fullish ball away from the outside edge down to McMillan in the
gully on the bounce, controlling it decently
10.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump,
raising the arms well clear to leave a lifting ball angling
further away through to Parore
10.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, OUT: two breakthroughs for Tuffey after
lunch, Faisal steers a regulation outside edge straight to
Bradburn at fourth slip, taking a comfortable catch below waist
height to his left
Pakistan 20/2, Partnership of 10
Faisal Iqbal c Bradburn b Tuffey 5 (14b 0x4 0x6)
Ijaz Ahmed 14* (29b 2x4) DR Tuffey 5.5-2-10-2
Inzamam-ul-Haq the new batsman, the debut captain, walking to the
middle with his side in a fair bit of bother - still 283 runs away
from making New Zealand bat again, and already two down in their
second dig
10.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish
lifting ball outside off stump, leaving it well alone through to
Parore
End of over 11 (2 runs) Pakistan 20/2 (trail by 283 runs)
DR Tuffey 6-2-10-2 - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 14* (29b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (1b)
11.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, sways back out of the way of a short
climbing ball outside off stump
11.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, clever floated slower ball, full on
off stump, Ijaz nervously reaches forward at it from the crease,
no footwork there, and only just squeezes it away towards gully
along the ground
11.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, lovely short rising ball outside off
stump, sways back out of the way to leave alone through to Parore,
a good nut
11.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leaves alone another short rising
ball outside off stump through to the keeper
11.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, forward, leaves alone another
shortish ball outside off stump
11.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leans forward, raising the bat well
clear to leave a fullish ball straight through to the keeper once
more
End of over 12 (maiden) Pakistan 20/2 (trail by 283 runs)
CS Martin 6-2-10-0 - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (1b) Ijaz Ahmed 14* (35b 2x4)
12.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, very full ball on the legs,
strongly clipped away down to Martin at long leg, fielding well on
the boundary as they take an easy single
12.2 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down
in close on the leg side
12.3 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, two runs, full on the legs, overpitched a
little and Ijaz picks it off nicely, firmly clipping it through
midwicket, Richardson gives chase from straighter
12.4 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, (noball) no run, oversteps, but a lovely
shortish rising ball on a back of a length, tricky for Ijaz to
negotiate and fishes at it from the crease, beaten through to
Parore
12.4 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, props forward in defence to a
shortish ball just outside off stump, defending down to Bell in
the covers
12.5 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, ducks back out of the way of a very
short lifting ball outside off stump, ducking back well inside the
line of it
12.6 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, watchfully props forward, defending a
fullish ball with a dead bat down in close on the off side of the
pitch
End of over 13 (4 runs) Pakistan 24/2 (trail by 279 runs)
DR Tuffey 7-2-14-2 (1nb) - Members End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (2b) Ijaz Ahmed 16* (41b 2x4)
13.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, driving
straight to Bell hovering across in the covers
13.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretching well forward, raises
the arms well clear, leaving a shortish ball passing straight
through outside off stump
13.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, good shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Inzamam pokes it down through the gap between
fourth slip and gully, Sinclair sprints after it from third slip,
doing tremendously to slide and just pull it back inches inside
the line and save two run
13.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
stands tall on the crease, firmly defending down towards Bell at
point
13.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump,
wonderfully well cover driven through vacant cover, a simple
collection job for Bell
13.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball seaming back in,
Inzamam shuffles across in behind it, playing around it as it
takes the top of the pad, dropping down in close on the off side
End of over 14 (6 runs) Pakistan 30/2 (trail by 273 runs)
CS Martin 7-2-16-0 - City End
Ijaz Ahmed 16* (41b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 7* (8b 1x4)
14.1 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, shortish ball angling on leg stump,
tucked off the hip straight down to Martin at long leg
14.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, just outside
off stump, watchfully stroked along the ground straight up to
Franklin at mid off
14.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
safely wide outside off stump to not demand a stroke from Inzamam
14.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good length shortish ball just
outside off stump, Inzamam shuffles right across to get in behind
it, watchfully defending back into the pitch to Tuffey on his
follow through
14.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, Inzamam walks into a firm defensive push, stroking it
straight up to Franklin at mid off
14.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, ooh! Tuffey sorts out Inzamam
with a lovely shortish lifting ball with a bit of extra bounce on
off stump, fends it awkwardly with the glove, looping up in the
air, but falling short of Bell scooting in from point
End of over 15 (1 run) Pakistan 31/2 (trail by 272 runs)
DR Tuffey 8-2-15-2 (1nb) - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 17* (42b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 7* (13b 1x4)
James Franklin replaces Martin at the City End, after a spell of 0-
16 from 7 overs
three slips, gully, backward point, mid off, wide midwicket, deep
backward square leg and long leg in place
15.1 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball angling across and away
through outside off stump, Ijaz leaves well alone through to
Parore
15.2 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, similar again, leaves well alone
through to the keeper
15.3 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, a bit tighter outside off stump,
coming back a smidgeon late, but safely left well alone through to
Parore again
15.4 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to
a shortish ball through to the keeper
15.5 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, and again, leaves a short climbing
ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore
15.6 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, much fuller ball outside off stump,
the first one that commits Ijaz to a stroke, quietly pushing it
along the ground up towards widish mid off
End of over 16 (maiden) Pakistan 31/2 (trail by 272 runs)
JEC Franklin 1-1-0-0 - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 7* (13b 1x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (48b 2x4)
16.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fair length shortish ball just
outside off stump, Inzamam firmly strokes it off the back foot,
straight up to Martin at mid off
16.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short pitched ball sits up like a
tennis ball and Inzamam happily swings it away through vacant
midwicket, picking it off with ease
16.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, leaning
in to ease a full ball up towards Martin at wide mid off in
defence
16.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Inzamam strongly punches it off the back foot,
doing well to get over the top of it, but can't get it past Martin
moving smartly to his left to stop it at mid off
16.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight outside off
stump,, firmly stroked back on the off side of the pitch, Tuffey
fields low down on his follow through, flicking it back past
Inzamam through to Parore
16.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball just
outside off stump, works it from off to leg, defending straight
down to Richardson at midwicket
End of over 17 (4 runs) Pakistan 35/2 (trail by 268 runs)
DR Tuffey 9-2-19-2 (1nb) - Members End
Ijaz Ahmed 17* (48b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (19b 2x4)
17.1 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, defends down into the deck, forcing it away towards Bell at
cover point
17.2 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, good ball bending ball, pitching on
leg stump and straightening, takes Ijaz flush on the pads and
draws a loud appeal for lbw, but umpire Harper turns it down, it
looked a good shout, but it was marginally on leg, a fair call to
give benefit of the doubt
he was trapped creasebound, so height nor distance to travel to the
stumps were not concerns either
17.3 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball going
the other way, angling through to the keeper
17.4 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, another sharpish ball that cuts
back the other way, straightening on Ijaz, but clearly pitched
outside leg and took him rather high, dropping down in close on
the off side
17.5 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, props forward, defending with a
dead bat in close on the leg side of the pitch
17.6 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish
straight ball, watchfully defending with a dead bat back on the
leg side of the pitch
17.6 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone to Parore as it bends back in through to the
keeper
End of over 18 (1 run) Pakistan 36/2 (trail by 267 runs)
JEC Franklin 2-1-1-0 (1nb) - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (19b 2x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (55b 2x4)
time for the mid-afternoon drinks break
Craig McMillan replaces Tuffey after a spell of 2-19 from 9 overs
at the Members End
18.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good shortish ball seaming back
in from outside off stump, taken very high on the pad and drops
down in close on the off side, big appeal for lbw from the bowler
but turned down, well outside the line
18.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly
driven straight up to Sinclair at extra cover
18.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, this time
stroked up to Martin at mid off
18.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right in across behind
a shortish straight ball, defending with a vertical bad straight
back down the pitch
18.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good sharp shortish ball
seaming right in to the body, drops it down in close on the leg
side, Tuffey quickly up from wide mid on to field
18.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full on the legs, firmly
turned away along the ground out to Richardson at deep square leg
for an easy single
End of over 19 (1 run) Pakistan 37/2 (trail by 266 runs)
CD McMillan 1-0-1-0 - Members End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 12* (25b 2x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (55b 2x4)
19.1 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good length ball angling just
away outside off stump, Inzamam pushes forward, quietly defending
away towards Bell at point
19.2 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, hops on
the crease to tuck it off the hip down towards forward square in
defence, Richardson fields to his left
19.3 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches forward, leaving a
shortish ball angling away outside off stump, straight through to
Parore
19.4 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, firmly
driven straight up to McMillan at mid on
19.5 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down off the hip straight to Richardson at backward square leg
19.6 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, similar
again, defends down square on the leg side
End of over 20 (maiden) Pakistan 37/2 (trail by 266 runs)
JEC Franklin 3-2-1-0 (1nb) - City End
Ijaz Ahmed 17* (55b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 12* (31b 2x4)
20.1 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, bouncer! ducks well underneath as
it angles away through on a leg stump line eventually
20.2 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, pushing forward quietly at a full
ball just outside off stump, eases it away towards Bell at cover
point
20.3 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball outside off stump, holds
the bat well back out of the way to leave alone through to Parore
20.4 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fullish ball outside off stump,
comes well forward to firmly push straight to Sinclair in the
covers
20.5 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, similar again, firmly stroked along
the ground straight to Sinclair who falls forward to his right to
cleanly field
20.6 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, props half forward on the crease,
dead-batting a fullish ball just outside off stump down towards
cover point
End of over 21 (maiden) Pakistan 37/2 (trail by 266 runs)
CD McMillan 2-1-1-0 - Members End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 12* (31b 2x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (61b 2x4)
21.1 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, tapped
down towards midwicket, Inzamam starts to set off for a quick run
but is told in no uncertain terms by Ijaz - NO! - as McMillan
quickly fields from wide mid on, forced back to his crease
21.2 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms outside off
stump to a shortish rising ball angling away through to the keeper
21.3 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, lovely ball from Franklin,
drawing Inzamam forward in defence, sliding it well past the
outside edge through to the keeper
21.4 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball from Franklin,
quite full just outside off stump, Inzamam squeezes well on it in
defence, playing it away towards Bell at point
21.5 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish
lifting straight ball, Inzamam hops on the crease to tuck it
straight down to Richardson at square leg
21.5 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right in behind a
shortish straight ball, watchfully defending back on the leg side
of the pitch
21.6 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short rising ball, Inzamam
hooks and does it well, keeping it down as there's a long leg in
place, dragging it straight to him along the ground
End of over 22 (2 runs) Pakistan 39/2 (trail by 264 runs)
JEC Franklin 4-2-3-0 (2nb) - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 13* (38b 2x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (61b 2x4)
22.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, shortish ball angling on leg
stump, tucked down off the hip, straight to vacant square leg, an
easy single is ambled as Richardson is placed out at deep square
leg
22.2 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fullish ball well outside off
stump, Ijaz reaches after it, poking it away into the ground, just
behind point, Bradburn dives to his right in the gully, slowing
it's pace down as it travels to Bell squarer
22.3 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fair length ball just outside off
stump, Ijaz leans forward, firmly tapping it to Sinclair in the
covers in defence
22.4 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fuller outside off stump, Ijaz
drives strongly from the crease, but plays it mostly into the
turf, easily fielded by Sinclair to his left at extra cover
22.5 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, full outside off stump once more,
Ijaz quietly leans forward, easing it away along the ground to
Bell at point
22.6 McMillan to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, stretching well forward, raises the
arms well clear to leave a shortish ball outside off stump well
alone through to Parore
End of over 23 (1 run) Pakistan 40/2 (trail by 263 runs)
CD McMillan 3-1-2-0 - Members End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 14* (39b 2x4) Ijaz Ahmed 17* (66b 2x4)
23.1 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward to defend a
shortish straight ball, dropping down in close on the leg side
from the top of the pad
23.2 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) one run, oversteps, full on
the legs, firmly clips it away straight down to Martin at fine leg
23.2 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, fair length fullish ball just on
off stump, pushes forward, firmly stroking it straight up to
Tuffey at mid off
23.3 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, stabs forward in defence at a
shortish ball on off stump, dropping it down in close on the leg
side of the pitch
23.4 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball angling away much wider
outside off stump, Ijaz hangs the bat well back out of the way to
leave through to Parore
23.5 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, (noball) no run, oversteps once more,
shortish straight ball seaming back in, tucked off the hip down to
Richardson at square leg
23.5 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball outside off stump, hangs
the bat well back out of the way to leave
23.6 Franklin to Ijaz Ahmed, OUT: what a beauty from Franklin! shortish
ball just angling away outside off stump, Ijaz is forced to play
and feathers a regulation edge straight through to Parore, he
walks straight off
Pakistan 43/3, Partnership of 23
Ijaz Ahmed c Parore b Franklin 17 (72b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 24 (3 runs) Pakistan 43/3 (trail by 260 runs)
JEC Franklin 5-2-6-1 (4nb) - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 15* (41b 2x4)
Yousuf Youhana the new batsman, at the non-striker's end as the
wicket fell off the last ball of the previous over
Martin returns, replacing McMillan at the Members End after a spell
of 0-2 from 3 overs
three slips, gully, point, mid off, wide mid on, square leg and
long leg in place
24.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, rather full ball outside off
stump, squeezes it straight up to McMillan at mid off
24.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, leans
well across to it, easing it away straight to Bell at point
24.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full and straight, strongly
driven straight back down the pitch, Martin fields low down on his
follow through
24.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump,
strongly driven straight through vacant extra cover, classy stroke
from the top batsman, McMillan watches it race past him at mid off
24.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props well forward in defence to
a shortish straight ball, quietly pushing back down the pitch to
Martin
24.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good tight ball just outside off
stump, squeezed back on the off side of the pitch in defence
End of over 25 (4 runs) Pakistan 47/3 (trail by 256 runs)
CS Martin 8-2-20-0 - Members End
Yousuf Youhana 0* (0b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 19* (47b 3x4)
25.1 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans forward to a good
shortish ball just outside off stump, defending down towards cover
point, Bell scoots across to field, Inzamam briefly looks for the
quick run but is turned down, as Yousuf is struggling with a leg
injury of some sort
25.2 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down off the hip straight to Richardson at square leg
25.3 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, good length full ball just
outside off stump, Yousuf can't stretch forward to reach it,
getting an outside edge along the ground between the slips and
gully, to the vacant third man boundary
25.4 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good full ball on off stump,
Yousuf just squeezes it out, back on the off side of the pitch
25.5 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good shortish ball coming back
in, Yousuf plays all around it as it straightens, striking him in
the rather 'delicate region', another pain to cope with at the
crease
25.6 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball angling away
outside off stump, Franklin comes very close to the stumps,
tripping over them and sliding on the deck as it passes through to
the keeper, an unceremonious dumping!
End of over 26 (4 runs) Pakistan 51/3 (trail by 252 runs)
JEC Franklin 6-2-10-1 (4nb) - City End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 19* (47b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 4* (6b 1x4)
Tuffey replaces Martin at the Members End after a single over
costing 4 runs
26.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball on off
stump, defends back on the off side of the pitch
26.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full and straight, strongly
driven back on the leg side of the pitch between the bowler and
mid on, they amble the first when two is on offer, they look but
don't come back as Martin fields just inside the straight long on
boundary
26.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Yousuf defends from a fair height, dead-batting
it down in close on the off side, Bell tidies up from the covers
26.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good quicker ball pushed through
on a fair length, comes back in and takes him almost in the same
'delicate region', poor Yousuf being well tickled up here
26.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, fuller, straight ball, leans
into it, firmly stroking it back on the leg side of the pitch past
the bowler, they go for a quick run with the shot as Martin fields
to his left from mid on, Yousuf really struggling, hobbling
through and rubbing his right
26.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, firmly pushing
back on the off side of the pitch to the bowler on his follow
through
End of over 27 (2 runs) Pakistan 53/3 (trail by 250 runs)
DR Tuffey 10-2-21-2 (1nb) - Members End
Yousuf Youhana 5* (9b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (50b 3x4)
27.1 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, legbye: one run, good short of a length
ball seaming back in, dropped off the thigh pad down towards
backward square leg, quick run taken as Richardson fields from
squarer
27.2 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, forced off the back foot straight up to Martin at mid off
27.3 Franklin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: what a catch! shortish lifting
straight ball, Inzamam pulls, but doesn't fully go through with
it, gets a big top edge, down to fine leg, Tuffey runs around the
boundary from long leg, diving forward to take a great catch
Pakistan 54/4, Partnership of 11
Inzamam-ul-Haq c Tuffey b Franklin 20 (52b 3x4 0x6)
Yousuf Youhana 5* (10b 1x4) JEC Franklin 6.3-2-10-2 (4nb)
gets rid of one of the crucial batsmen, and Pakistan fall further
into trouble
the team all race over to meet Tuffey on the boundary, Franklin
sprinting most ecstatically, knowing that's a big wicket
Younis Khan the new batsman
27.4 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, bouncer, ducks well underneath,
straight through to Parore
27.5 Franklin to Younis Khan, FOUR, fullish ball just outside off stump,
strongly driving through backward point, just beating Bradburn
diving to his right in the gully, a little uppishly, but safe
Younis isn't shy of going for his shots, no matter what the
situation is
27.6 Franklin to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball angling away outside
off stump through to the keeper, left well alone
End of over 28 (5 runs) Pakistan 58/4 (trail by 245 runs)
JEC Franklin 7-2-14-2 (4nb) - City End
Yousuf Youhana 5* (10b 1x4) Younis Khan 4* (3b 1x4)
28.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly stroked
straight up to Martin at widish mid on
28.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
firmly forced off the back foot down through vacant cover, Yousuf
hobbles through for the easy run
28.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, short ball outside off stump, hangs
the bat well back out of the way, leaving through to Parore
28.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
defended straight down towards Bell at cover point
28.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, forward, defends down into the off
side once more
28.6 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish straight ball seaming back
in, defends from the hip, dropping it down in close on the off
side
End of over 29 (1 run) Pakistan 59/4 (trail by 244 runs)
DR Tuffey 11-2-22-2 (1nb) - Members End
Yousuf Youhana 6* (12b 1x4) Younis Khan 4* (7b 1x4)
29.1 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly
strokes it up towards McMillan at mid on
29.2 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, very full and straight, Yousuf
jams right down on it, strongly straight driving back past the
bowler, Yousuf doesn't run at all, while Younis comes through to
the other end, but it's well timed to the boundary as Martin
chases from mid off
29.3 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, leans forward, smartly easing a
fullish ball outside off stump away through the gap between the
slips and gully, to the vacant third man boundary
29.4 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off
stump, opens the face to steer it down to Bradburn in the gully
29.5 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, rather full and straight,
firmly clipped off the legs straight to Richardson at square leg
29.6 Franklin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball sits up a little
outside off stump, defends quietly from the crease down towards
Bell at point
End of over 30 (8 runs) Pakistan 67/4 (trail by 236 runs)
JEC Franklin 8-2-22-2 (4nb) - City End
Younis Khan 4* (7b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 14* (18b 3x4)
30.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, leans forward into a full ball
outside off stump, easing it away to Bradburn in the gully on the
bounce
30.2 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
hangs the bat back out of the way, leaving through to Parore
30.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
Younis chases after it, slashing but getting a thick bottom edge
straight into the ground, bounces up towards the slips, an eager
Sinclair darts across in front of Astle and Fleming to grab it
from third slip
30.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms outside off stump to a shortish ball through to the keeper
30.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, ducks well underneath a bouncer,
swinging well back down the leg side through to Parore
30.6 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked off
the hip down towards forward square leg, Richardson across to
field from squarer
End of over 31 (maiden) Pakistan 67/4 (trail by 236 runs)
DR Tuffey 12-3-22-2 (1nb) - Members End
Yousuf Youhana 14* (18b 3x4) Younis Khan 4* (13b 1x4)
just enough time to squeeze in another over today, it'll be Astle
to take over from Franklin at the City End after a spell of 2-22
from 8 overs
two slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and
long leg in place
31.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very full and straight, clipped
off the toes straight to Richardson at square leg
31.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, overpitched on the toes, this
time very well timed out through vacant wide midwicket, McMillan
just stops it with his boot, chasing after it from mid on, inside
the boundary line, Yousuf hobbles back for a difficult second
31.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very full ball just outside off
stump, squeezed back down the pitch to the bowler
31.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, much shorter ball climbing back in
to the right-hander, defends with a dead bat down in close on the
off side of the pitch, coming well forward to play it awkwardly
31.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, beaten by a good shortish ball
just coming back in a little, taken on the body and drops down in
close on the off side
31.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward, quietly
defending a straight ball into the pitch at his feet
End of over 32 (2 runs) Pakistan 69/4 (trail by 234 runs)
NJ Astle 1-0-2-0 - City End
Younis Khan 4* (13b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 16* (24b 3x4)
and it's time for tea, the players depart the field, the New
Zealand contingent a fair happier lot than the Pakistanis
Pakistan trail by 234 overall, with only six second innings wickets
remaining, and Yousuf Youhana is struggling with an injury, it's
going to be a long haul for them to save this match from here with
4 sessions remaining
they have it all to do with their top four all gone, and the key
wicket is that of Inzamam, who is normally the rock, but this time
fell cheaply, falling for the trap that had been set for him all
match
New Zealand must be aiming to try and chip out a couple of quick
wickets after the interval, in the hope of wrapping it up
comprehensively tonight - to try and avoid a worrying wait
tomorrow to see what the weather will allow them to do
but at least the forecast for tomorrow is the best of all five
days, and today hasn't turned out so bad after all, with some grey
cloud and a couple of spots very early in the morning, but it's
cleared up to be a cracker
play is set to resume in just over 10 minutes time at 3:30pm local
time (0330 GMT)
Match State: Tea - Day 4
the players return to the field after tea, with Tuffey to continue
from the Members End to Younis
32.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
left well alone through to the keeper
32.2 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, firmly straight
driven straight up to McMillan at mid off
32.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump,
defends back down on the off side of the pitch
32.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, driving off the back foot at a
shortish ball on off stump, firmly played straight down into the
covers
32.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, good shortish ball just outside off
stump, defends straight down into the gully to Bradburn
32.6 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, hops on the crease, defending a
shortish ball on off stump down to Richardson at square leg
End of over 33 (maiden) Pakistan 69/4 (trail by 234 runs)
DR Tuffey 13-4-22-2 (1nb) - Members End
Yousuf Youhana 16* (24b 3x4) Younis Khan 4* (19b 1x4)
Martin returns, replacing Astle at the City End after a spell of 0-
2 from 1 over
three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, mid on, square leg and
fine leg in place
33.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good shortish lifting straight
ball on off stump, defends down in close, square on the off side
33.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: an early breakthrough after tea,
just what New Zealand wanted, Yousuf drives at one that comes back
through the gate, flicks the top of the pad as it bends back
through to Parore, big appeal for caught behind and he's given
Pakistan 69/5, Partnership of 15
Yousuf Youhana c Parore b Martin 16 (26b 3x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 4* (19b 1x4) CS Martin 8.2-2-20-1
Yousuf just hangs around at the crease, laughing at the decision
from umpire Harper, reckons he never touched and the replay
suggests it was touch and go, but there may have been a hint of
the faintest of inside edges just before it clipped the pad to
deflect it further through to the keeper, he has to hobble all the
way back to the pavilion
Humayun Farhat the new batsman
33.3 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone through to the keeper
33.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, lovely short lifting ball,
squares Humayun right around, taking it on the glove, fending it
down to Bell at point, good sharp ball
33.5 Martin to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish rising ball, just
drifting on leg stump, tucked away down to Tuffey at fine leg to
get off the mark
33.6 Martin to Younis Khan, no run, ducks underneath a very short
pitched bouncer
End of over 34 (1 run) Pakistan 70/5 (trail by 233 runs)
CS Martin 9-2-21-1 - City End
Humayun Farhat 1* (3b) Younis Khan 4* (20b 1x4)
34.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, short lifting ball outside off
stump, shoulders arms well alone through to the keeper
34.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, one run, hops on the crease to work a
shortish ball on off stump well to vacant midwicket, scooting
through for a quick single with the shot as Richardson fields from
square leg
34.3 Tuffey to Younis Khan, OUT: it's all falling apart for Pakistan
now! lovely shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, edges
straight down to Astle at second slip and takes the catch
comfortably
Pakistan 71/6, Partnership of 2
Younis Khan c Astle b Tuffey 4 (21b 1x4 0x6)
Humayun Farhat 2* (5b) DR Tuffey 13.3-4-23-3 (1nb)
done by the extra bounce and he was well squared around, Astle
makes sure he exorcises a couple of horror drops in this series by
grasping that one
all six top order batsmen gone, just the dashing Humayun and the
tail remaining, New Zealand are right in amongst it now, sniffing
a chance to wrap up this match convincingly tonight
Saqlain Mushtaq the new batsman
34.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, lovely shortish lifting ball
just outside off stump, Saqlain just withdraws the bat inside the
line as it passes through to Parore
34.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
defends down to McMillan in the gully
four slips, gully, point, mid off, wide midwicket and long leg in
place
34.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a useful
straight bouncer, straight through to Parore
End of over 35 (1 run) Pakistan 71/6 (trail by 232 runs)
DR Tuffey 14-4-23-3 (1nb) - Members End
Humayun Farhat 2* (5b) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (3b)
35.1 Martin to Humayun Farhat, SIX, shot! Humayun isn't going to waste
time trying to sort out this mess, cracking a fair length ball
outside off stump on the up, straight over long off, just pitching
over the boundary line, great clean hit!
35.2 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball
outside off stump, left well alone through to the keeper
35.3 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, ducks well back underneath a
short-pitched ball just outside off stump, straight through to the
keeper again
35.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish lifting ball seaming
back in, tucked away off the hip from an inside edge into the
body, rebounding to vacant square leg for an easy single
35.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ooh boy! Saqlain has a big ugly
swipe at the first one he sights from Martin, but getting the bat
nowhere near it as he tried to pull from outside off stump
35.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, another unorthodox stroke,
thwacking a fuller ball outside off stump from the back foot, into
the ground, up towards mid off
End of over 36 (7 runs) Pakistan 78/6 (trail by 225 runs)
CS Martin 10-2-28-1 - City End
Humayun Farhat 9* (9b 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (5b)
36.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer just
outside off stump, bending back late through to Parore
36.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish ball strongly clipped
off the legs out to Richardson posted at deep square leg
36.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly
stroked back along the ground up to mid off
36.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, defending watchfully down towards point
36.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball outside
off stump, Saqlain pats it down from a fair height, to Bradburn in
the gully on the bounce
36.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right in behind a full,
straight ball outside off stump, firmly stroking it back down the
pitch
End of over 37 (1 run) Pakistan 79/6 (trail by 224 runs)
DR Tuffey 15-4-24-3 (1nb) - Members End
Humayun Farhat 10* (11b 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (9b)
37.1 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, tight ball on off stump, defends
it down towards Franklin at widish mid off
37.2 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, props forward in defence, opens
the face to defend away towards Bell at backward point
37.3 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball on off stump, hops
on the crease to defend away to Bella t point again
37.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, stands
tall on the crease to defend down in close on the leg side of the
pitch
37.5 Martin to Humayun Farhat, one run, similar again, but does well
this time to tap it down in close on the leg side for a quick
single as mid on's up to field from further away
37.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly
driven straight up to mid off
End of over 38 (1 run) Pakistan 80/6 (trail by 223 runs)
CS Martin 11-2-29-1 - City End
Humayun Farhat 11* (16b 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (10b)
38.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, stretches well forward,
shouldering arms to a shortish ball angling away through to the
keeper
38.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, pushes away from his body towards Bell at point in defence
38.3 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, ducks underneath a short rising
ball, straight through to the keeper
38.4 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, strongly cut down into the ground, straight to Bell at
point
38.5 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, FOUR, shot! full and straight, Humayun
smacks it down the ground between the bowler and McMillan at mid
on, didn't quite time it perfectly, but had plenty of oomph behind
it
38.6 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish ball on leg stump,
tucked away fine off the hip, down to Martin at fine leg
End of over 39 (5 runs) Pakistan 85/6 (trail by 218 runs)
DR Tuffey 16-4-29-3 (1nb) - Members End
Humayun Farhat 16* (22b 1x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (10b)
39.1 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish lifting straight ball,
pushed straight up towards McMillan at wide mid on in defence
39.2 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, firmly pushed off the back foot straight to Franklin at
wide mid off
39.3 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, tapped up
towards McMillan at widish mid on in defence
39.4 Martin to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, forces away from his body straight to Bell at point
39.5 Martin to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish lifting ball just
angling on leg stump, flicked away fine off the hip straight down
to Tuffey at fine leg
39.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, watchfully
pushed to Richardson at shortish midwicket in defence
End of over 40 (1 run) Pakistan 86/6 (trail by 217 runs)
CS Martin 12-2-30-1 - City End
Humayun Farhat 17* (27b 1x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (11b)
40.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
stands tall on the crease, defending down towards point
40.2 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, SIX, shot! short lifting ball, Humayun
hooks strongly, getting it high of a very fine fine leg, Martin
runs around the boundary from long leg but has no chance of
dragging that one down
40.3 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, two runs, shortish lifting straight ball,
stands tall on one leg, swatting it down from an off stump line to
vacant midwicket, time for an easy two as McMillan fields from mid
on
40.4 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, ooh! lovely follow up ball from
Tuffey, has Humayun in all sorts of bother as he gets one to ping
up from a good length, playing through it too soon, spoons it away
towards point, but falls well short of Bell
40.5 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shoulders arms to a good shortish
ball outside off stump, through to the keeper
40.6 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
defends down towards Bell at point
End of over 41 (8 runs) Pakistan 94/6 (trail by 209 runs)
DR Tuffey 17-4-37-3 (1nb) - Members End
Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (11b) Humayun Farhat 25* (33b 1x4 2x6)
41.1 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ooh! short climbing ball,
passing over shoulder height, Saqlain tries to hook but it's a bit
of a poor swat, missing through to the keeper
41.2 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump,
Saqlain pulls in a slightly ugly fashion, mistiming it down
towards wide mid on
a bit of a delay as Saqlain wants a new bat, which is eventually
brought out to the middle to him
41.3 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, slap! Saqlain warms in his new
bat immediately with another extraordinary looking shot, trying to
pull but ends up dragging it straight down the pitch past the
bowler for a couple as McMillan chases it down from wide mid on
41.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short lifting ball, sways back
down out of the way to leave through to the keeper
41.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, another short-pitched ball,
ducks back down out of the way, swinging back late through to
Parore again
41.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, bouncer! still tries to hook
this one too, but plays well underneath it, straight through to
Parore
End of over 42 (2 runs) Pakistan 96/6 (trail by 207 runs)
CS Martin 13-2-32-1 - City End
Humayun Farhat 25* (33b 1x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (17b)
42.1 Tuffey to Humayun Farhat, one run, shortish ball outside off stump,
Humayun cracks it away off the back foot down through wide mid
off, they look for a quick second but have to hold off as Franklin
slides after it from mid off
42.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump
to a shortish ball passing through
42.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, and again, leaves well alone
straight through to the keeper
42.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, another shortish ball left well
alone, bending well back in through to Parore who takes angling
down the leg side
42.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball on off
stump, defends straight down towards McMillan at mid on
42.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, beaten! lovely shortish lifting
ball just outside off stump, Saqlain fishes at it before just
hanging the bat back inside the line of it
End of over 43 (1 run) Pakistan 97/6 (trail by 206 runs)
DR Tuffey 18-4-38-3 (1nb) - Members End
Humayun Farhat 26* (34b 1x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b)
43.1 Martin to Humayun Farhat, OUT: what a catch! lovely shortish
lifting ball on off stump, Humayun is done for the extra bounce,
fending it away into the gully as he's squared well around,
Bradburn leaps to his left, plucking it out of the air with his
left hand
Pakistan 97/7, Partnership of 26
Humayun Farhat c Bradburn b Martin 26 (35b 1x4 2x6)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b) CS Martin 13.1-2-32-2
his team-mates sprint over to congratulate him, Richardson
sprinting all the way over from square leg, as if he was taking
another wicket himself!
the last great batting hope disappears for Pakistan, now just the
bottom four remain
Waqar Younis the new batsman, joining Saqlain at the crease, and
only Fazl-e-Akbar and Mohammad Akram to come
43.2 Martin to Waqar Younis, FOUR, pushes forward at a full ball just
outside off stump, squirts away an outside edge along the ground
wide of the slips, down to the vacant third man boundary, bringing
up Pakistan's 100 - only just, for the second time in the match
43.3 Martin to Waqar Younis, legbye: one run, shortish lifting ball
angling on leg stump, glanced away off the thigh pad, down to
Tuffey at fine leg
43.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, shortish ball outside off
stump, slaps it down the ground between the bowler and mid off, in
his unorthodox style for a couple
43.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, SIX, shortish lifting ball, strongly
pulls, straight over long on, just pitches inches over the
boundary line, nobody can sight it as they look into the sun,
signalled a four to begin with, but cancelled to indicate it's a
six upon viewing a replay upstairs
43.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, bouncer! and not a bad one
either, dethrones Saqlain who falls to the ground to duck well
underneath it as it bends back, following him somewhat
End of over 44 (13 runs) Pakistan 110/7 (trail by 193 runs)
CS Martin 14-2-44-2 - City End
Waqar Younis 4* (2b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 10* (25b 1x6)
13 runs and a wicket off that over, as Pakistan at least manage to
pass their paltry first innings total
a fair few people have milled into the ground in the last short
while to witness what they suspect could be history in the making
in the middle, with New Zealand nearing an overwhelming victory
44.1 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering
arms to a fair length ball passing by outside off stump
44.2 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, forward, shouldering arms to a
shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper again
44.3 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, ducks underneath a fairly slower
bouncer, straight through to Parore
44.4 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, leans well forward, firmly easing a
full ball away towards Bell at point
44.5 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, reaching at a fullish ball going
straight through just outside off stump, just drives inside the
line of it, sliding past the outside edge through to the keeper
44.6 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, shortish ball just outside off
stump, defends firmly straight down towards wide mid off
End of over 45 (maiden) Pakistan 110/7 (trail by 193 runs)
DR Tuffey 19-5-38-3 (1nb) - Members End
Saqlain Mushtaq 10* (25b 1x6) Waqar Younis 4* (8b 1x4)
45.1 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full just outside off stump,
firmly strokes it away wide of mid off, Franklin fields quickly to
his left from straighter to prevent the run
45.2 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short lifting ball, Saqlain
again unsuccessfully tries to hook as it passes well over shoulder
height as it continues to climb on him, straight through to Parore
45.3 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, Saqlain charges down the pitch
to a bouncer! well down the track when he realises he has to bail
out of the shot as it travels a mile over his head, shying away to
leave it alone through to the keeper
45.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, charging down the track again!
this one's a bit fuller, but his attempt to pull across the line
from well outside off stump is once more unsuccessful
45.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stays creasebound to a good
quick ball on a tight off stump line, a full toss as he was
looking for the yorker, outside edges down into the gully as he
only just reads it coming
45.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, at last Saqlain gets one away, to
Martin's behest as he lets out a bit cry of anger, slapping a half
volley straight back down the ground past the bowler
End of over 46 (4 runs) Pakistan 114/7 (trail by 189 runs)
CS Martin 15-2-48-2 - City End
Waqar Younis 4* (8b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 14* (31b 1x4 1x6)
McMillan returns, replacing Tuffey after a spell of 1-19 from 10
overs at the Members End, really getting through a big spell today
46.1 McMillan to Waqar Younis, no run, shortish ball sits up outside off
stump, Waqar strongly pulls from one leg, dragging it straight
down to Tuffey at mid on on the bounce
46.2 McMillan to Waqar Younis, no run, full outside off stump, leans
quietly forward, firmly stroking it along the ground straight up
to Franklin at mid off
46.3 McMillan to Waqar Younis, no run, leans well forward to a fair
length ball just outside off stump, defending down to Bell at
point
the sky is completely blue now, all the cloud has departed in the
far off yonder, as the sun starts to come down on what has turned
out to be a rather nice, if not overly warm, day
46.4 McMillan to Waqar Younis, no run, shortish ball outside off stump,
leaves well alone through to the keeper
46.5 McMillan to Waqar Younis, OUT: one step closer to the death, Waqar
tries to pull a shortish ball outside off stump, getting a top
edge straight up high in the air, Parore lines it up behind the
stumps, taking the easiest of catches
Pakistan 114/8, Partnership of 17
Waqar Younis c Parore b McMillan 4 (13b 1x4 0x6)
Saqlain Mushtaq 14* (31b 1x4 1x6) CD McMillan 3.5-1-2-1
drinks are carted on to the field at the fall of the wicket
Fazl-e-Akbar the new batsman
46.6 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, sways back out of the way of a
short pitched ball just outside off stump, through to the keeper
End of over 47 (maiden) Pakistan 114/8 (trail by 189 runs)
CD McMillan 4-2-2-1 - Members End
Saqlain Mushtaq 14* (31b 1x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (1b)
Franklin returns, replacing Martin at the City End after a spell of
2-28 from 7 overs
47.1 Franklin to Saqlain Mushtaq, OUT: and immediate success! and it's
the guy he replaced who takes the catch, Saqlain gives himself
some room outside off stump, flat-batting it in the air on the up
towards wide mid off, Martin dives across to his left from
straighter, taking a
Pakistan 114/9, Partnership of 0
Saqlain Mushtaq c Martin b Franklin 14 (32b 1x4 1x6)
Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (1b) JEC Franklin 8.1-2-22-3 (4nb)
fine catch low down, the rout is nearly complete
Mohammad Akram the final batsman to the crease
47.2 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked
down to Richardson at square leg
three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, wide mid on, square leg
and long leg in place
47.3 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, full and straight on off stump,
squeezed down towards square leg in defence once more, Richardson
scoots in to field
47.4 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, shortish straight ball seaming
back in, hops on the crease, rebounds off the pad towards square
leg again, Franklin has a half-appeal, but pitched outside leg
stump
47.5 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, shoulders arms outside off
stump, leaving a shortish ball angling away through to the keeper
47.6 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, very full and straight,
watchfully defended off the legs straight towards forward square
leg
End of over 48 (maiden) Pakistan 114/9 (trail by 189 runs)
JEC Franklin 9-3-22-3 (4nb) - City End
Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (1b) Mohammad Akram 0* (5b)
the shadows just start to encroach on to the outfield from the
pavilion, and we have 31 overs still to bowl today, one suspects
we won't need (or ever get anywhere near being able) to bowl all
of them
48.1 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, good shortish lifting ball just
outside off stump, Fazl just hangs the bat down inside the line as
it passes through to the keeper
48.2 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, ducks under a short-pitched ball
on off stump, straight through to Parore
48.3 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, full and straight, digs it out
straight to Sinclair at short cover in defence
two slips, gully, point, short cover, mid off, mid on, short
backward square leg and fine leg in place
48.4 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, ducks underneath another short-
pitched ball, doesn't get up very high, seams back in, straight
through to the Parore, angling down the leg side
48.5 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, well squared around by a good
shortish ball just outside off stump, defends away down into the
gully
48.6 McMillan to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, leaves a short lifting ball
outside off stump well alone through to the keeper
End of over 49 (maiden) Pakistan 114/9 (trail by 189 runs)
CD McMillan 5-3-2-1 - Members End
Mohammad Akram 0* (5b) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (7b)
49.1 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, back of a length ball slanting
well away wide outside off stump, straight through to Parore,
Akram has a big swing and a miss at it, no footwork and well away
from the ball
49.2 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, full and straight, firmly
pushes back down the pitch to the bowler on his follow through
49.3 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, no run, good short rising ball just
outside off stump, sways just back out of the way to leave it
through to Parore
49.4 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, FOUR, full and straight on the toes,
strongly drives through wide midwicket, gathering pace as it
travels across the outfield, well timed shot from the No 11!
McMillan gives up the chase from wide mid on
49.5 Franklin to Mohammad Akram, OUT: and it's all over! Akram swivels
on the crease, trying to pull another, but ends up getting an
edge, straight into his body and rebounds up in the air, Franklin
follows through to take the catch and wrap it all up
Pakistan 118/10, Partnership of 4
Mohammad Akram c & b Franklin 4 (10b 1x4 0x6)
Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (7b) JEC Franklin 9.5-3-26-4 (4nb)
New Zealand record their largest ever Test victory (which is also
Pakistan's worst ever loss) - by an innings and 185 runs!
New Zealand complete victory in the space of just 189 overs all-up
- just 9 overs more than 2 complete (normal) day's play!
the National Bank Test Series is squared 1-1, and New Zealand will
come off by far the happier side, having also wrapped up the
National Bank One-Day International Series 3-2 (coming from behind
at 2-1 down)
Pakistan's capitulation today was a saddening thing to witness, as
the pitch certainly was never that bad, as New Zealand proved with
the bat themselves, even on the first day a lot of the shots were
the cause of their downfall, rather than the pitch itself
nobody scored more than Humayun's 26 in their second innings, only
managing to pull together 14 more runs than their embarrassing
first innings effort of 104 all out
one must feel sympathy with Pakistan, who were ravaged with
injuries through the tour, with key players like Wasim Akram,
Saeed Anwar, Shoaib Akhtar, Abdur Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood, but it
must be remembered New Zealand were also without a few of their
better players, in the form of Chris Cairns, Dion Nash, Daniel
Vettori and Matthew Horne to name but a few
the pace trio of Tuffey, Martin and Franklin did all the damage for
New Zealand - taking 18 wickets between them (just a run out and
one to McMillan otherwise), as the 20 Pakistan wickets fell for
just 222 runs combined
the victory surpasses their previous best of an innings and 132
runs against England at Christchurch in 1983/84 - both with not-
too-dissimilar scoreboards (307 v 82 & 93 in 1983/84, compared
with 407/4 declared v 104 & 114 here)
time for the presentations, with New Zealand Cricket president Dave
Hoskin saying a few words of congratulations to both sides
now the officials receive medallions, with match referee Ranjan
Madugalle, field umpires Steve Dunne and Daryl Harper, and third
umpire Evan Watkin going up to collect them from Mr Hoskin now
National Bank Cricket Manager Gavin Larsen now speaks about the Man
of the Match candidates, including McMillan who smashed a
quickfire 98, including 26 off one Younis Khan over today, and
took a wicket to cap it off
but it has been awarded to Daryl Tuffey, for his consistent bowling
throughout the Test, and also the series, taking 7-77 in this
match, and 16 wickets at 23 apiece in the series
the local hero receives a great round of applause from the home
crowd who have turned out in reasonable numbers to witness this
great win today
the next award on offer is the National Bank International
Cricketer of the Year Award, which covers the span of all three
series played in New Zealand this year (Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and
Pakistan) - so has a fair advantage to the home side, and it's no
surprises that Craig McMillan takes it out, which includes a
Hyundai car, after leading the points standings going into this
match, and obviously doing his chances no harm with this
performance today!
now the National Bank Series Test Trophy is presented to the
captains together, Stephen Fleming and Moin Khan, with Moin
stepping up to say a few words first
he ends on a lovely note, saying that he loves "this beautiful
country" and would love to come back again
Stephen Fleming thanks the sponsors and the public, saying that
CLEAR Black Caps have put them "through a bit this season", with
many lows and some great highs
and that concludes the presentations, and indeed the New Zealand
season - a great way to finish, with outgoing New Zealand Cricket
chief executive Christopher Doig effectively ending his term after
5 years today - and he goes out with New Zealand's largest ever
Test win
in the last hour or so the news has officially come through also
that New Zealand have accepted the invitation to play in Sharjah,
taking India's place, to meet Pakistan and Sri Lanka there, which
is a double round robin, starting on April 8th
though the team will have a fairly different look to it, with
captain Stephen Fleming being made unavailable by the selectors -
he will be journeying to England for the start of his stint at
Middlesex during that time also - so another captain will have to
be found
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