that's the game! A direct hit from point has run out Boland and the Kiwis rush towards Nicholls the fielder at point! Boland backed away towards leg to steer the ball towards point and ran, Nicholls moved quickly to his right, fielded cleanly and nailed the stumps with a swift throw, Boland was a couple of feet short
New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd ODI at Hamilton, Feb 08 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
3rd ODI (D/N), Hamilton, February 08, 2016, Australia tour of New Zealand
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9.15 pm New Zealand have won the Chappell-Hadlee trophy 2-1. McCullum leads his team off for the final time in ODIs, as they walk off to shake the hands of the Australian players. There will be a lot of goodwill today because it is the end of McCullum's ODI career. All the New Zealand players hug each other as they walk off Seddon Park. No one is leaving the ground, this is a farewell and they want to stay as long as it lasts, the stands are packed.
New Zealand had underachieved by falling for 246, they looked so good for 300, but Australia's seamers bowled really well. Australia will feel they could have fielded far better though, there were a couple of dropped catches and plenty of fumbles in the field.
And then Australia were going really well in the chase until Bracewell and Sodhi came on and slowed things down. The double-wicket over from Sodhi - where he dismissed Smith and Maxwell - was perhaps the turning point, and then that freakish dismissal of Marsh.
Pual George: "Talk about a classic ODI! So satisfying to watch a team successfully defend <250 (in spite the umpiring controversy) and have the match go down to the wire! Great game, well played NZ and a very fitting farewell to one of the world's greatest modern batsman / captain! Thanks Geroge Binoy & Gopi for your coverage! "
Somanath: "A fitting farewell to one of the greatest sportsmen and an artistic cricketer Brendon 'Baz' McCullum. Thank you Sir. Respect!"
The DJ at the ground has "Celebrate good times, come on" playing. The teams are gathering for he presentation, stay with us for it.
Lee: "A truly magical finish for Baz. The perfect game for him to showcase exactly why he is so revered. His attacking mindset was on display in every facet of this game."
KaneBunce: "Great work, Black Caps! Winning the Chappell-Hadley with a good winning margin despite having to defend a low total in the modern game is the best way you could farewell your captain."
The Man of the Match is legspinner Ish Sodhi, for his timely wickets to bring New Zealand back into the game. He was playing a four-day game yesterday! "It was a weird turnaround, but I am happy to take the opportunity and seeing Baz off like that is something I am proud of. I love playing here, the wicket offers a bit of turn."
Steven Smith: "I think we have been outplayed and New Zealand deserve winning. A bit of controversy there, I don't think there was much of an appeal ... and they went upstairs after the replay, a bit disappointing. The right decision was made no doubt about that ... I don't want to take anything away from the Blackcaps, they deserved to win." The boos from the crowd when he said controversy turned to cheers as Smith said the right decision was made.
Brendon McCullum: "Of course I did [ kow that I was near 200 sixes]. Incredibly lucky to play for 14 years, meet some great blokes and make some great friends. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and making it possible. Tonight we were outstanding for 80% of the game, the way we bowled and fielded was testament to the character of the side. Sets up the Test series. It's great to play against the australians. They play hard and uncompromising cricket ... the way that Ish played, just shows how strong he us ... Doug has bowled well all year for us. the crowd has been outstanding ... I'll hold these memories for the rest of my life."
Thank you for the memories Baz, as he goes off to lift the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy and end his one-day international career. There are two Tests to go though before we farewell McCullum for good from international cricket.
Wood: "Well deserved win for NZ and Brendon. Good win to end his ODI career. One of the best games in recent times. Well done NZ."
Thank you for your emails today, it was an absolute pleasure to call the game. Thanks for reading. Cheers.
43.4
W
Milne to Boland, OUT
Scott Boland run out (Nicholls) 2 (12b 0x4 0x6 11m) SR: 16.66
43.3
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Milne to Boland, no run
the slower ball followed by a fast bouncer at 146kph, Boland ducks in a hurry
43.2
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Milne to Boland, no run
how on earth has that missed the stumps? So close that was. Milne bowled a back of he hand slower ball in the blockhole and just outside off, Boland tried to dig it out and was beaten
43.1
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Milne to Boland, no run
Milne gives Boland a bouncer and the batsman ducks under it
end of over 431 run
AUS: 191/9CRR: 4.44 • RRR: 8.00
Josh Hazlewood5 (5b 1x4)
Scott Boland2 (8b)
Corey Anderson 6-1-16-2
Adam Milne 8-0-42-1
42.6
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Anderson to Hazlewood, no run
short ball outside off, backs away and tries to cut but is beaten by the bounce
42.5
1
Anderson to Boland, 1 run
opens the face late to steer the ball past first slip to third man
42.4
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Anderson to Boland, no run
a length ball just outside off, Boland stays back and cuts to the fielder at point
42.3
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Anderson to Boland, no run
beaten once again outside off stump, Boland stayed in his crease and tried to cut
42.2
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Anderson to Boland, no run
stays back and swipes at a good length ball slanting across the off stump, Boland is beaten
42.1
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Anderson to Boland, no run
a fuller length just outside off, played on the off side from the crease
papion: "Eventually, Usman Khwaja is the top scorer for Aussies today."
It has begun to drizzle.
end of over 426 runs
AUS: 190/9CRR: 4.52 • RRR: 7.12
Josh Hazlewood5 (4b 1x4)
Scott Boland1 (3b)
Adam Milne 8-0-42-1
Corey Anderson 5-1-15-2
41.6
4
Milne to Hazlewood, FOUR runs
a full ball outside off, Hazlewood drives from his crease and away from his body, there's no slip in place now and the edge goes to the third man boundary. Doubt that would have carried to slip though
41.5
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Milne to Hazlewood, no run
backs away to a short of a length ball and fishes outside off, he is beaten
41.4
1
Milne to Boland, 1 run
a nice cut shot off the back foot, a length ball outside off that was
41.3
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Milne to Boland, no run
banged in short, Boland ducks under it
41.2
1
Milne to Hazlewood, 1 run
there's his first run in ODIs! Hazlewood stays in his crease and cuts a short of a length ball behind point
41.1
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Milne to Hazlewood, no run
Hazlewood backs away a touch and tries to chip a short of a length ball slanting across him over the slips, he is beaten
end of over 41Wicket maiden
AUS: 184/9CRR: 4.48 • RRR: 7.00
Scott Boland0 (1b)
Josh Hazlewood0 (0b)
Corey Anderson 5-1-15-2
Adam Milne 7-0-36-1
40.6
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Anderson to Boland, no run
defended from the crease on the leg side
Australia's last man is in - Scott Boland. At the other end is Hazlewood, who has not scored a run in international cricket because he has gone into bat only twice in 16 innings and faced four balls.
40.5
W
Anderson to Zampa, OUT
edged and this time McCullum dives forward at first slip to catch it close to the ground! Zampa pushes from his crease away from his body at a good length ball that seams across him, the last time it fell short to McCullum's left, this time he dives forward to catch it before the ball can hit the grass!
Adam Zampa c McCullum b Anderson 2 (11b 0x4 0x6 12m) SR: 18.18
40.4
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Anderson to Zampa, no run
Zampa clears his front foot and slogs at one that slants across him, he is beaten
Alex: "My honest opinion is that the correct decision should always be reached whenever possible, up to when the next ball is bowled. From what I'm aware, it was the umpires who made the call to use the third umpire, not any of the players, so its still fair game. Whether you are out or not should not depend on the "review time period" but on whether it was actually out or not. "
40.3
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Anderson to Zampa, no run
defended from the crease into the covers
40.2
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Anderson to Zampa, no run
back away outside leg to flay at a full ball outside off and misses, gave the bowler a clear view of the stumps
40.1
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Anderson to Zampa, no run
opens the face and drives to point, the fielder dives to his left and stops it
New Zealand are two wickets away from winning the Chappel-Hadlee trophy and giving McCullum a great farewell in ODIs.
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