moves in line and works to midwicket for a single.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI at Napier, Dec 28 2007 - Match Result
18:50 local time: Play has been officially called off. New Zealand win by 102 runs (D/L method). They wrap up the series and lead by 2-0. Bangladesh were never really in the chase as the New Zealand bowlers were on top. Mills was aggressive and did well to pick up four wickets and Vettori chipped in with couple of wickets. Fulton picks up the Man-of-the-Match for his 83 runs. Thanks for being with us, this is Binoy George signing off. Please join us again for the third and final ODI on December 31, until then it is bye from all of us.
18:35 local time: The rain is getting heavier and the news from the umpires is that they will wait for some more time before they call off play. Most of the spectators have left the ground and we will keep you updated as the news comes in.
18:25 local time: The pitch is covered and the rain does not seem to cease. It is not yet official that play has been called off, please stay tuned....
18:19 local time: The umpires are having a chat and they call for the covers as the rain gets heavier. The players go off the field. It is unlikely that we will have any more play but we will keep you posted.
bouncer which goes way over the batsman, signaled a wide.
plays it down to thirdman for a single.
pushed to midwicket for a single.
gets behind it and works to deep-midwicket for a single.
punches well to the sweeper cover for a single.
The umpires have a chat about the rain and they decide to carry on for the moment.
short one down the leg side, signaled wide.
Rain getting heavier.
moves in line and drives to mid-on.
Styris back into the attack.
Vettori finishes a wonderful spell of bowling, 30 runs for two wickets.
comes down the track and can only block the ball.
cuts and gets an bottom edge. It was the quicker delivery.
turned to fine leg for a single.
down the leg side, a poor delivery, goes to fine leg, the throw comes in from the deep to Styris who throws it to the bowlers end, Vettori removes the bails, referred to the third umpire. "NOT OUT" comes up on the screen. Dived just in time.
down the track and drives through the covers to the fence.
defends to the off side.
turns it to square leg, McCullum does well picks up the ball and scores a direct hit with one stump to aim.
Vettori into his final over
defends to the onside.
cuts and misses a wide delivery outside the off stump.
digs in a short one, Mushfiqur Rahim ducks under it.
gets behind it once again and defends with a straight bat to the off side.
pushes to mid-on for a quick single.
McLean Park, Napier | |
Toss | New Zealand, elected to bat first |
Series | |
Season | 2007/08 |
Player Of The Match | |
Series result | New Zealand led the 3-match series 2-0 |
Match number | ODI no. 2659 |
Hours of play (local time) | 11.00 start, First Session 11.00-14.30 Interval 14.30-15.15, Second Session 15.15-18.45 |
Match days | 28 December 2007 - day (50-over match) |
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