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New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd Test at Napier, , Dec 19 2008 - Ball by Ball Commentary

RESULT
2nd Test, Napier, December 19 - 23, 2008, West Indies tour of New Zealand
307 & 375
(T:312) 371 & 220/5

Match drawn

Player Of The Match
34 & 197
chris-gayle
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NZ 2nd Innings
Full commentary
end of over 512 runs
NZ: 220/5CRR: 4.31 
Jesse Ryder59 (99b 4x4)
James Franklin2 (14b)
Fidel Edwards 11-0-46-1

Well that's it. Both captains have decided that nothing will come of the overs remaining and they shake hands and call it a draw.

After 5 days of play the match is drawn but if it wasn't for McCullum's dismissal it would have gone right down to the wire. There has been some stunning individual performances with Chanderpaul, Gayle McIntosh all picking up a ton each with the bat and impressive wicket hauls for O'Brien, Patel and Edwards. The 5th day starting with Gayle standing strong but when he went with a stroke of bad fortune New Zealand cleared up and then proceeded to try and chase down the total in restricted time. They gave it a good attempt with How, McCullum, Taylor and Ryder all attacking the West Indies bowlers.

However, both captains shook hands for a drawn match and the series is drawn 0-0. The Man of the match has been awarded to West Indies captain Chris Gayle for his stunning knock of 197.

Do join us here for the 1st Twenty20 International in Auckland between the two sides which starts at 5.00pm on Boxing Day but for now from me, Callum Stewart it's goodnight.

50.6
Edwards to Ryder, no run

cut away to point

50.5
Edwards to Ryder, no run

blocked to cover

50.4
Edwards to Ryder, no run

full toss batted away to point

50.3
Edwards to Ryder, no run

pitched up to Jesse Ryder and he blocks firmly back to Edwards

50.2
Edwards to Ryder, no run

chipped to midwicket

50.1
2
Edwards to Ryder, 2 runs

leans it down to deep point and they chase up two

end of over 501 run
NZ: 218/5CRR: 4.36 
James Franklin2 (14b)
Jesse Ryder57 (93b 4x4)
Chris Gayle 5-0-23-0
49.6
Gayle to Franklin, no run

high toss and a slow delivery. Just 66 km/hour and a wide smile from Franklin

49.5
1
Gayle to Ryder, 1 run

cut away to backward point

49.4
Gayle to Ryder, no run

padded away once more

49.3
Gayle to Ryder, no run

defended back to Gayle

49.2
Gayle to Ryder, no run

blocked to cover

Ryder looks like he's given up now

49.1
Gayle to Ryder, no run

padded away to the off-side

end of over 491 run
NZ: 217/5CRR: 4.42 
James Franklin2 (13b)
Jesse Ryder56 (88b 4x4)
Fidel Edwards 10-0-44-1
48.6
Edwards to Franklin, no run

persists with the leg-stump line and Franklin leaves

48.5
Edwards to Franklin, no run

shorter ball over leg-stump again

48.4
Edwards to Franklin, no run

over leg-stump and Franklin can't get anything on it

48.3
Edwards to Franklin, no run

bounced in and Franklin can't get out of the way and he takes a sore one in the ribs

48.2
1
Edwards to Ryder, 1 run

cut away to deep point

48.1
Edwards to Ryder, no run

clubbed to short cover

end of over 481 run
NZ: 216/5CRR: 4.50 
James Franklin2 (9b)
Jesse Ryder55 (86b 4x4)
Chris Gayle 4-0-22-0

One can't help but feel that McCullum decision could have lost New Zealand their best chance to win this Test match. The required run rate is now 8 an over

47.6
Gayle to Franklin, no run

blocked off the back foot

47.5
Gayle to Franklin, no run

pops it up to short leg