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AUS vs NZ, 2020 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
454&217/2d
256&136 (47.5)
Australia beat New Zealand by 279 runs
So that is it from this game and this series. The Kiwis will actually be relieved this is over. They have not only gone through a bad time on the field but also off the field. They though now have time to regroup and prepare for another stern test which awaits as they will be playing India in just less than a months time. The Aussies on the other, hand have dominated the home season in some manner. They can be very pleased with how things have gone for them. However, it is now time for them to take their mind off the longer format as they will be heading to India for an ODI series which will begin in a few weeks. For now though, you can follow the South Africa and England Test or the Big Bash which will begin shortly. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The Trans-Tasman trophy has been handed to Paine and now his teammates have been asked to join him to celebrate. The Australian players are pushing Labuschagne ahead and they went him to lead the side over the podium but he probably is too shy to do so and it is Cummins who goes up the stairs first and then the rest follow. They are now seen posing with the trophy. All happy faces and rightly so.
Victorious Australian skipper, Tim Paine, is jumping and running to give the interview. On the double series whitewash, Paine feels that he is very lucky to be the captain of such a team. Observes that the batting has become very consistent while the pace attack just keeps getting better and better, marvelling at the fact that in spite of Josh Hazlewood injured, there was someone stepping up. Praises Nathan Lyon for his support as well. On Australia's improvement over the last 12 months, Paine believes that they were getting 20 wickets before as well but were not scoring runs - something which has happened in this series and is happy to see the competition. Stresses that in the last 12 months, they were relying too much on too few individuals but this series has probably thrown up a few options. However, he is cautious to say that the away series coming up will be a true test of his team's character. On the contributions by the players to the bushfire victims, Paine says that the group realizes as a whole that the firefighters are doing a tremendous job in trying to save the victims, who are very unfortunate to be a part of those fires. Adds that his team is lucky to be just playing cricket and not be out there, needing to brave the dangers.
New Zealand series skipper (he was not playing this match), Kane Williamson, says that he is feeling much better in terms of health. Praises Australia for their clinical display, right from the first Test of the series which pushed New Zealand on the back foot, from where they were never able to recover. Hopes to take the learnings from this series into the future. On being asked to point the weak links, Kane says that it is not just one thing but plenty as Australia outplayed them in all departments. For starters, he says that his bowlers were not able to get wickets in clusters and then with the bat, they could not forge partnerships. Wants the individuals in his group to regroup and come back collectively as a stronger unit. Feels fantastic, he says, to see the depth in the Kiwi squad and as a captain, to have so many options. Admits that plenty of guys in his side were playing in Australia for the first time, so it was very tough, very disappointing and very frustrating. Feels that after months of terrific work before this series, they did have hopes of doing well here but sadly, it did not pan out that way.
MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND THE SERIES. Feels that it has been an amazing summer for him and his team - the bowlers and the batsmen, coming together as a group. On getting his maiden double Test ton in front of his family, he thanks them for their infinite support which has helped him get thus far and also thanks them for coming here to watch him play. On the reason for his success, Marnus feels that he has learnt to concentrate harder and not commit silly mistakes. On the upcoming tour to India, ML believes that it is going to be a great opportunity, IF he gets the opportunity to play there.
David Warner is now up for a chat with Kath Loughnan. Credits the team for starting the summer the way they did and then build it against Pakistan and finally end it here. Praises Nathan Lyon for the way he answered his critics. On his own ton in this Test, David says that he always maintained that he was never out of form and was hitting the ball well in the nets. Feels that the hard work just paid off and is happy to have contributed to the Jane McGrath cause. On Pattinson's catch, Warner laughs and says that he was actually comparing it to the one taken by Glenn McGrath in 2004/05. On Joe Burns' contribution, Warner admits that Joe Burns has not quite done well as per his expectations but expects him to bounce back hard, since there is the Big Bash to follow and later on, the Sheffield Shield before the tour to Bangladesh.
Kath Loughnan is interviewing Nathan Lyon. On Australia becoming the number 2 Test side, Nathan Lyon feels very happy to see the team getting back to the top slowly. On his own bowling, 'Gary' says that it is a special feeling to perform well in front of his own crowd. Feels even more special to have contributed to the Jane McGrath cause. Lyon says that there is a good gelling within the group and they want to be the number 1 side in the world but admits that there is a lot of work to be done prior to that.
The Kiwis had another opportunity to show their mettle, nobody expected them to chase this down but at least they were expected to make the Aussies work hard for the wickets but that was once again not the case. They were bundled out for a mere 136 within 47.5 overs with Lyon once again bagging a fifer.
The hosts though decided not to enforce the follow-on and they played an attacking brand of cricket. Batted for around two and a half sessions before declaring. Warner's ton was the highlight and because of him and Labuschagne's half ton, the Aussies gave the visitors a huge target.
In reply, the Kiwis started off well, they had a wicket-less session on Day 2 and it gave the feeling that their battling line-up has finally arrived and they might just give Australia a run for their money but that was not the case. The Aussies bowlers were all over them on Day 3 and blew them away even before they could avoid the follow-on. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins were the tormentor-in-chief with the offie taking a fifer.
The story has been the same right from the Day 1 of this series and it continues to be the same in this Test too. Australia dominated this game right from the word go. They won the toss, elected to bat, posted a huge total on a wicket which was not that easy to score. Marnus Labuschagne was the star for them with the bat with a double ton.
To be honest this series has been a real disappointment, everybody expected it to be a cracker but New Zealand have surrendered in all the three Tests. Even in this one, let alone the margin of defeat but the manner in which they were beaten was actually embarrassing. A little less than two sessions is what they had to play out to take it into Day 5 but they failed to do that too. Except for Watling and Colin de Grandhomme no batter showed any fight. The rest just had no answers to this excellent Australian bowling attack.
The teams are seen shaking hands which means that Matt Henry won't be coming out to bat. Australia have won the Test match, they have completed the whitewash and it is another emphatic victory for them. They have blown away the visitors for the third time in a row!
47.5
W
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! BJ Watling falls and that might be the end of the game as well. Yes, the players are shaking hands. That means Matt Henry is not going to come out to bat. Full and down the leg side, Watling sweeps it but hits it straight to Pat Cummins at short backward square leg. The catch is taken and that is it. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 279 RUNS AND SWEEP THE SERIES 3-0!
47.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on middle, Watling nudges it towards the leg side.
47.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Bowls it outside off, Watling shoulders arms to this one.
47.2
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling drives it to mid off.
47.1
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling flicks it towards the leg side.
Neil Wagner comes out. Is he the last man?
End Of The Over 47 : 136/8
8 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 046.2
  • 446.3
  • 346.4
  • 146.5
  • W 46.6
W. Somerville
7 (5)
BJ Watling
19 (103)
M. Starc
9-3-25-3
46.6
W
Mitchell Starc To William Somerville OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Lock, stock and barrell. That is a Mitchell Starc special. Tail-enders and fast bowlers. Special relation. Keep targetting the body and then the stumps. Give them a whiff that you are going to hurt them by banging it in. Keep pegging them on the back foot and then fire in a yorker. Right at the base of the stumps. The woodwork is shattered. 15 minutes left for the close today. Guess the game will be extended by 30 minutes if New Zealand don't get bowled out before the allotted time of Stumps.
46.5
1
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling flicks it towards square leg for a single.
46.4
3
Mitchell Starc To William Somerville
Full and outside off, Somerville drives it through point. Labuschagne chases it, slides and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
46.3
4
Mitchell Starc To William Somerville
FOUR! Good shot. Short and outside off, Somerville cuts it over point for a boundary.
46.2
0
Mitchell Starc To William Somerville
On a good length on off, Somerville taps it to point.
46.1
0
Mitchell Starc To William Somerville
Full delivery outside off, Somerville looks to drive but misses it.
End Of The Over 46 : 128/7
1 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • W 45.4
  • 045.5
  • 045.6
BJ Watling
18 (102)
W. Somerville
0 (0)
N. Lyon
16-4-50-4
45.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, Watling blocks it well.
45.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, Watling flicks it to mid-wicket.
William Somerville is the new man in.
45.4
W
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Why would you play this shot when there are 20 minutes left for Stumps? Very very uncharacteristic from Todd Astle. Is he the same Astle who faced 95 balls for his 25 in the first innings? Brain fade. Flighted delivery outside off, Astle looks to play the slog sweep, aiming to drag it but gets a top edge. Now, initially, it looks like the ball will land in between. Short mid-wicket runs back while James Pattinson at mid on rushes to his right. He gives it a good chase, clearly indicating that he wants to go for the catch. Keeps his eyes on the ball and then dives full stretch to his right to take a stunner. Superbly done. 23 minutes left on Day 4, Australia need 3 wickets. Or 2, if Matt Henry does not bat.
45.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Loopy delivery on off, Astle looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
45.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Tossed up delivery on middle, Astle blocks it off the back foot.
45.1
1
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling drives it towards point for a run.
End Of The Over 45 : 127/6
5 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 144.2
  • 244.3
  • 044.4
  • 244.5
  • 044.6
T. Astle
17 (15)
BJ Watling
17 (99)
M. Starc
8-3-17-2
44.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Todd Astle
On a length on off, Astle plays it to covers.
44.5
2
Mitchell Starc To Todd Astle
Full on off, Astle plays it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
44.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Todd Astle
Good length delivery on off, Astle blocks it off the back foot.
44.3
2
Mitchell Starc To Todd Astle
Full delivery outside off, Astle plays it towards backward point. The batsmen get two runs.
44.2
1
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling flicks it towards square leg for a single.
44.1
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Starc bowls it down the leg side, Watling looks to flick but misses it.
End Of The Over 44 : 122/6
4 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 243.3
  • 043.4
  • 243.5
  • 043.6
T. Astle
13 (11)
BJ Watling
16 (97)
N. Lyon
15-4-49-3
43.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Fires it full and on off, Astle pushes it to mid off.
43.5
2
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Now brings out the slog sweep, once again the timing is not that great, it goes towards deep mid-wicket for two.
43.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Quicker and on off, Astle goes back and keeps it out.
43.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Just over! Not sure what mind-set the Kiwis have come out to bat with. Astle has played at least 4 attacking shots in the balls he has faced till now. Comes down the track this time but does not quite get to the pitch of it. Still goes ahead with the loft. Just about clears the mid on fielder and bags two.
43.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Slower through the air and outside off, Astle watches it carefully and makes a leave.
43.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Todd Astle
Floats it up on off, blocked.
End Of The Over 43 : 118/6
11 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 442.2
  • 042.3
  • 442.4
  • 142.5
  • 242.6
BJ Watling
16 (97)
T. Astle
9 (5)
M. Labuschagne
5-0-20-0
42.6
2
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on leg, Astle flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs.
42.5
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Todd Astle
Tossed up delivery on leg, Astle sweeps it towards square leg for a single.
42.4
4
Marnus Labuschagne To Todd Astle
FOUR! Poor delivery from Labuschagne. Full toss on leg, Astle sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
42.3
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Todd Astle
That is a beauty! Labuschagne just bowled one Shane Warne use to. It lands outside the leg pole in the rough and then turns square. Astle goes back to defend but the outside edge is beaten.
42.2
4
Marnus Labuschagne To Todd Astle
FOUR! No one in the deep and a boundary! A brave shot though. This lands in the rough outside the leg pole. Astle plays the sweep shot against the turn, hits it well and bags a boundary in the mid-wicket region.
42.1
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Todd Astle
From around the wicket, Labuschagne bowls it full and on leg stump, Astle works it to mid-wicket.
Todd Astle is the new man in.
End Of The Over 42 : 107/6
7 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 641.5
  • W 41.6
de Grandhomme
52 (68)
BJ Watling
14 (96)
N. Lyon
14-4-45-3
41.6
W
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Oh dear... 40 minutes to go to Stumps and Colin de Grandhomme throws is away. He cannot control himself. Loopy delivery on middle, de Grandhomme comes down the track and looks to go over the leg side. However, he does not get to the pitch of the ball. It goes off the inner half of the bat and lobs towards deep mid-wicket. There are three men stationed for the catch - deep square leg, deep mid-wicket and long on. Joe Burns gets across to his left from deep mid-wicket while long on rushes to his right. In the end, Burns calls for it and takes it comfortably. This is what happens when you want to play your natural game. Becomes very difficult to understand when to curb your instincts. Still, a pretty decent innings to conclude a difficult tour of Australia. 4 wickets as per the scorecard needed for Australia, but 3, if Matt Henry does not bat. 40 minutes left. Do they have enough time?
41.5
6
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
SIX! 50 for Colin de Grandhomme! It has been a good innings from him. Flighted delivery on off, de Grandhomme comes down the track and lofts it over covers for a biggie.
41.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Loopy delivery on middle, de Grandhomme nudges it towards the leg side.
41.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery outside off, Colin shoulders arms to this one.
41.2
1
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, Watling drives it through covers for a run.
41.1
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Outside off, Watling offers no shot to this one.
End Of The Over 41 : 100/5
3 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 140.3
  • 140.4
  • 140.5
  • 040.6
de Grandhomme
46 (64)
BJ Watling
13 (94)
M. Labuschagne
4-0-9-0
40.6
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Loopy delivery on middle, de Grandhomme blocks it off the front foot.
40.5
1
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling drives it through covers. The batsmen cross ends. 100 up for New Zealand.
40.4
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Full toss on off, de Grandhomme drives it towards covers for a run.
40.3
1
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Short and outside off, Watling cuts it through point for a single.
40.2
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Flatter and on off, Watling stays back and keeps it out.
40.1
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Loopy ball and on off, Watling hits it nicely but to covers.
End Of The Over 40 : 97/5
5 Runs
  • 139.1
  • 039.2
  • 139.3
  • 039.4
  • 3 B 39.5
  • 039.6
de Grandhomme
45 (62)
BJ Watling
11 (90)
N. Lyon
13-4-38-2
39.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery on off, de Grandhomme defends it off the front foot.
39.5
b
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
That was quick! It was darted at 101.2 KPH, however, it was down the leg side. Lyon was probably looks to bowl the quicker to hit the pads Watling who is playing on the back foot. He errs in line though. Paine too fails to collect it and the batters run three as it goes towards fine leg. Byes signaled.
39.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, Watling flicks it to mid-wicket.
39.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme drives it through mid on for a single.
39.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Tossed up delivery on middle, de Grandhomme nudges it towards the leg side.
39.1
1
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, Watling flicks it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 39 : 92/5
2 Runs
  • 138.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 138.5
  • 038.6
de Grandhomme
44 (59)
BJ Watling
10 (87)
M. Labuschagne
3-0-6-0
38.6
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Outside off, Colin offers no shot to this one.
38.5
1
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on off, Watling punches it through covers for a single.
38.4
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
38.3
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Outside off, BJ shoulders arms to this one.
38.2
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling drives it back towards the bowler.
38.1
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery outside off, de Grandhomme drives it through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 90/5
1 Runs
  • 137.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
BJ Watling
9 (83)
de Grandhomme
43 (57)
N. Lyon
12-4-36-2
37.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling flicks it to mid-wicket.
37.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, BJ flicks it towards the leg side.
37.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling nudges it towards the leg side.
37.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Full delivery on middle, Watling drives it to mid on.
37.2
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, BJ defends it off the front foot.
37.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Floated delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 37 : 89/5
1 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
BJ Watling
9 (78)
de Grandhomme
42 (56)
M. Labuschagne
2-0-4-0
36.6
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery outside off, Watling does not bother to play at that.
36.5
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Tossed up on off, BJ keeps it out.
36.4
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
36.3
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on off, Colin drives it through covers for a single.
36.2
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Short delivery on off, de Grandhomme cuts it to point.
36.1
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Colin looks to defend but misses it.
Marnus Labuschagne is back on. 1-0-3-0 so far.
End Of The Over 36 : 88/5
5 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 435.4
  • 035.5
  • 135.6
de Grandhomme
41 (53)
BJ Watling
9 (75)
N. Lyon
11-4-35-2
35.6
1
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, Colin drives it through mid on for a run.
35.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Floated delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it towards the leg side.
35.4
4
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
FOUR! Terrific shot. Loopy delivery on middle, de Grandhomme comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
35.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it to mid-wicket.
35.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Tossed up delivery on middle, Colin nudges it towards the leg side.
35.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Floated delivery on middle, de Grandhomme looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Nathan Lyon is back on. 10-4-30-2 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 35 : 83/5
3 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 134.2
  • 234.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
BJ Watling
9 (75)
de Grandhomme
36 (47)
P. Cummins
11-3-29-1
34.6
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, Watling defends it off the back foot.
34.5
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling drives it to covers.
34.4
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Bowls a bouncer outside leg, Watling ducks under it.
34.3
2
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
34.2
1
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Length delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it through square leg for a run.
34.1
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length on off, de Grandhomme defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 34 : 80/5
3 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 133.3
  • 033.4
  • 133.5
  • 133.6
de Grandhomme
35 (45)
BJ Watling
7 (71)
M. Labuschagne
1-0-3-0
33.6
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Short delivery on middle, de Grandhomme pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
33.5
1
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling nudges it towards square leg for a run.
33.4
0
Marnus Labuschagne To BJ Watling
Outside off, Watling shoulders arms to this one.
33.3
1
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Floated delivery on off, de Grandhomme lofts it over covers for a run.
33.2
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Tossed up delivery on middle, Colin blocks it well.
33.1
0
Marnus Labuschagne To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery on off, de Grandhomme blocks it off the front foot.
Marnus Labuschagne is into the attack.
End Of The Over 33 : 77/5
9 Runs
  • 232.1
  • 432.2
  • 232.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
BJ Watling
6 (69)
de Grandhomme
33 (41)
P. Cummins
10-3-26-1
32.6
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
32.5
1
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Short delivery on middle, de Grandhomme pulls it through square leg for a run.
32.4
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length on off, de Grandhomme blocks it well.
32.3
2
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Length delivery on middle, Colin lofts it over mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
32.2
4
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
FOUR! Cracking shot. Full and outside off, de Grandhomme drives it through covers for a boundary.
32.1
2
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery outside off, de Grandhomme drives it uppishly towards covers where Wade goes for the catch but it goes over him. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
End Of The Over 32 : 68/5
3 Runs
  • 131.1
  • 031.2
  • 231.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
BJ Watling
6 (68)
de Grandhomme
24 (36)
J. Pattinson
6-3-8-0
31.6
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a length and outside off, BJ plays it to point.
31.5
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Short delivery down the leg side, Watling looks to go after it but misses it.
31.4
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
31.3
2
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Full delivery on middle, Watling flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
31.2
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling taps it to point.
31.1
1
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
On a length on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 31 : 65/5
2 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
BJ Watling
4 (63)
de Grandhomme
23 (35)
P. Cummins
9-3-17-1
30.6
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on off, Watling blocks it well.
30.5
1
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Length delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it through square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
30.4
1
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a length on off, Watling plays it towards covers for a run.
30.3
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Length delivery on off, BJ punches it to point.
30.2
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Just misses the stumps! Almost a replica of his first innings dismissal. Only that one was a touch wider outside off. This is on a good length on off, Watling looks to tap but there is extra bounce on that one. The ball takes the inside edge but misses the off stump and goes towards the leg side.
30.1
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Bowls a bouncer outside leg, Watling ducks under it.
Pat Cummins is back on. 8-3-15-1 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 30 : 63/5
0 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
de Grandhomme
22 (34)
BJ Watling
3 (58)
J. Pattinson
5-2-5-0
29.6
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
On a length on middle, de Grandhomme tucks it towards mid-wicket.
29.5
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
Bowls it down the leg side, Colin looks to flick but misses it.
29.4
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on off, de Grandhomme drives it to covers.
29.3
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
Good length delivery on off, de Grandhomme defends it off the back foot.
29.2
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length on middle, Colin blocks it off the back foot.
29.1
0
James Pattinson To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme drives it to mid on.
James Pattinson is back on. 4-2-5-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 29 : 63/5
0 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
BJ Watling
3 (58)
de Grandhomme
22 (28)
M. Starc
7-2-12-2
28.6
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Full delivery on middle, Watling drives it towards mid on.
28.5
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Good length delivery outside off, BJ shoulders arms to this one.
28.4
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Outside off, Watling offers no shot to this one.
28.3
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling plays it to covers.
28.2
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
On a good length on middle, BJ defends it out.
28.1
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on off, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 28 : 63/5
9 Runs
  • 127.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 427.4
  • 427.5
  • 027.6
de Grandhomme
22 (28)
BJ Watling
3 (52)
N. Lyon
10-4-30-2
27.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on off, de Grandhomme drives it towards mid on.
27.5
4
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
FOUR! Another boundary for Colin. Loopy delivery outside off, de Grandhomme lofts it over covers for a boundary.
27.4
4
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, de Grandhomme drives it through mid off for a boundary.
27.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Floated delivery on middle, de Grandhomme looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
27.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Tossed up delivery on middle, de Grandhomme defends it off the front foot.
27.1
1
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling plays it towards covers for a single.
End Of The Over 27 : 54/5
4 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 426.5
  • 026.6
de Grandhomme
14 (23)
BJ Watling
2 (51)
M. Starc
6-2-12-2
26.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, Colin drives it towards mid on.
26.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
FOUR! Bowls a yorker on off, de Grandhomme digs it out and plays it towards third man for a boundary.
26.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
BEATEN AGAIN! Beauty of a delivery! On a good length and just outside off, de Grandhomme looks to drive but misses it. It missed the off stump by a whisker.
26.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, de Grandhomme looks to cut but misses it.
26.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery down the leg side, Colin looks to flick but misses it.
26.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length on off, de Grandhomme looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards second slip on one bounce.
End Of The Over 26 : 50/5
5 Runs
  • 225.1
  • 225.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
BJ Watling
2 (51)
de Grandhomme
10 (17)
N. Lyon
9-4-21-2
25.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
25.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on middle, Watling keeps it out.
25.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, Watling defends it off the front foot.
25.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Short again on middle, Colin pulls it through square leg for a single.
25.2
2
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Short delivery on middle, de Grandhomme comes forward and pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
25.1
2
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery on middle, de Grandhomme comes down the track and looks to flick but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
End Of The Over 25 : 45/5
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 1 LB 24.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
BJ Watling
2 (48)
de Grandhomme
5 (14)
M. Starc
5-1-8-2
24.6
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Just short but an awesome stop by Smith! It is on a length and around middle, it straightens. Watling is squared up as he tries to defend. It goes off the outside edge and lands short of Smith who dives to his right and makes a one-handed stop.
24.5
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
On a length and this time closer to the off pole, Watling plays it late and onto the ground.
24.4
0
Mitchell Starc To BJ Watling
Outside off, it is left alone.
24.3
lb
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
On the pads, CdG looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
24.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
OHHHH! That has just about kissed the off pole. That is a lucky leave to be honest. You might have heard only about two, one good and the other bad but this is a new one, a lucky leave. It lands outside off and comes in with the around the wicket angle. Colin does not cover his off stump and makes a leave. Luckily for him it goes just past it.
24.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Colin de Grandhomme
Good length delivery on off, de Grandhomme blocks it off the back foot.
Mitchell Starc is back on. 4-1-8-2 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 24 : 44/5
0 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
BJ Watling
2 (45)
de Grandhomme
5 (11)
N. Lyon
8-3-16-2
23.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
On middle, BJ keeps it out.
23.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
23.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on middle, BJ nudges it towards the leg side.
23.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling defends it off the front foot.
23.2
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling defends it out.
23.1
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 23 : 44/5
4 Runs
  • 322.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 122.6
BJ Watling
2 (39)
de Grandhomme
5 (11)
P. Cummins
8-3-15-1
22.6
1
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling flicks it through square leg for a run.
22.5
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a good length on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
22.4
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Full again on off, Watling drives it towards covers where Pattinson makes a fine stop.
22.3
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling drives it to covers.
22.2
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Bowls a bouncer outside leg, Watling ducks under it.
22.1
3
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme drives it through mid on. Starc chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
End Of The Over 22 : 40/5
1 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
BJ Watling
1 (34)
de Grandhomme
2 (10)
N. Lyon
7-3-16-2
21.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, BJ keeps it out.
21.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
21.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling defends it off the front foot.
21.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on off, BJ punches it towards the off side.
21.2
1
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Flighted delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it towards mid on for a single.
21.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Colin de Grandhomme
Tossed up delivery on off, de Grandhomme defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 21 : 39/5
1 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
BJ Watling
1 (30)
de Grandhomme
1 (8)
P. Cummins
7-3-11-1
20.6
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
BEATEN! Top bowling from Cummins. Good length delivery outside off, Watling looks to defend but misses it.
20.5
1
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
20.4
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Length delivery on middle, Colin flicks it to mid-wicket.
20.3
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
BEATEN! Excellent bowling from Cummins. On a good length and outside off, de Grandhomme looks to defend but misses it.
20.2
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on off, de Grandhomme drives it towards point.
20.1
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Good length delivery on off, Colin blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 20 : 38/5
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
BJ Watling
1 (29)
de Grandhomme
0 (3)
N. Lyon
6-2-15-2
19.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling defends it off the back foot.
19.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling defends it towards the off side.
19.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on off, Watling plays it towards the off side.
19.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on off, BJ defends it off the front foot.
19.2
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling nudges it towards the leg side.
19.1
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Flighted delivery on off, Watling defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 19 : 38/5
0 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • W 18.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
de Grandhomme
0 (3)
BJ Watling
1 (23)
P. Cummins
6-2-10-1
18.6
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Colin looks to defend but misses it.
18.5
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme plays it to mid on.
18.4
0
Pat Cummins To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length on middle, de Grandhomme defends it off the back foot.
Colin de Grandhomme is the next batsman in.
18.3
W
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! That is as good as a delivery you can bowl. Absolute gem! Taylor was shell-shocked. He walks back looking at the big screen and probably wondering what wrong he did but he could have done nothing there. Cummins just continuously shows why he is the best going around with such deliveries. He goes wide of the crease and angles it into the middle pole. It is slightly fuller in length. Taylor looks to push at it, he plays the original trajectory but the ball pitches and moves outward. Beats the outside edge and hits the stump behind. Taylor departs almost immediately after he breaks the record of the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in Tests. Half the side back in the hut for the Kiwis.
18.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
On the fuller side, Taylor strokes it to mid off.
18.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
On middle, it is worked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 18 : 38/4
5 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 317.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
BJ Watling
1 (23)
R. Taylor
22 (39)
N. Lyon
5-2-15-2
17.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, Watling blocks it well.
17.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on middle, Watling keeps it out.
17.4
3
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Excellent stop by Joe Burns. Flighted delivery on middle, Taylor comes down the track and lofts it over mid on. Burns chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. Ross Taylor is now the leading run-scorer in Tests for New Zealand.
17.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Floated delivery on middle, Taylor blocks it off the front foot.
17.2
2
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Full delivery on off, Taylor drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
17.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Tossed up delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 17 : 33/4
0 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
BJ Watling
1 (21)
R. Taylor
17 (35)
P. Cummins
5-1-10-0
16.6
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, BJ keeps it out.
16.5
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling defends it off the back foot.
16.4
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Length delivery on middle, Watling flicks it towards short leg.
16.3
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling nudges it towards mid-wicket.
16.2
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, Watling defends it out.
16.1
0
Pat Cummins To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 16 : 33/4
6 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
R. Taylor
17 (35)
BJ Watling
1 (15)
N. Lyon
4-2-10-2
15.6
4
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, Taylor lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
15.5
1
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on middle, Watling flicks it towards square leg for a run.
15.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Loopy delivery on off, Watling keeps it out.
15.3
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Floated delivery on middle, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
15.2
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Tossed up delivery on off, Watling plays it towards the off side.
15.1
1
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Flighted delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
We are back for the final session of Day 4 and could probably be the final session of the match too. The Australian players are out in the middle. Ross Taylor and BJ Watling will resume their innings for the visitors. Nathan Lyon will start the proceedings for the final session of Day 4.
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
What a session for Australia! First they scored some quick runs and declared and then have blown away the top order of the Kiwis! They are all over the visitors at the moment and are surely sensing a victory today itself. Starc and Lyon have been tormentors-in-chief. Starc took two at the start and Lyon took the other two. New Zealand though have their best batter, Ross Taylor out there and he is partnered by Watling. Both need to fight it out and at least take this game in Day 5. Can they do so? We will find out in a bit.
End Of The Over 15 : 27/4
0 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
BJ Watling
0 (11)
R. Taylor
12 (33)
J. Pattinson
4-1-5-0
14.6
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a length on middle, Watling tucks it to mid-wicket. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4!
14.5
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, BJ defends it out.
14.4
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling blocks it off the back foot.
14.3
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Good length delivery on middle, BJ defends it towards mid-wicket.
14.2
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Full delivery on off, Watling drives it to covers.
14.1
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 14 : 27/4
4 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 213.4
  • 213.5
  • 013.6
R. Taylor
12 (33)
BJ Watling
0 (5)
N. Lyon
3-2-4-2
13.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Loopy delivery on off, Taylor blocks it well.
13.5
2
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Tossed up delivery on off, Taylor drives it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
13.4
2
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Flighted delivery on middle, Taylor sweeps it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
13.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
NOT OUT! It is a bump ball! The ball bounces just ahead of the shoe. This is tossed up outside off, Taylor looks to sweep but gets an inside edge, it hits the boot and lobs up. Paine takes it moving forward. An appeal, a confident one from the Aussies. The umpires get together and then take it upstairs. The SOFT SIGNAL IS NOT OUT. It stays that way as it has bounced in front of the boot.
Now then! This seems to be another wicket for the Aussies. They have appealed for a catch. The umpires have a chat and then take it upstairs. They are going upstairs to check if it is a bump ball or has he hit it directly on his boot. The SOFT SIGNAL IS NOT OUT!
13.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Tossed up delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the back foot.
13.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Ross Taylor
Flighted delivery on middle, Taylor defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 13 : 23/4
1 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
BJ Watling
0 (5)
R. Taylor
8 (27)
J. Pattinson
3-1-5-0
12.6
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
On a good length on off, Watling defends it off the back foot.
12.5
0
James Pattinson To BJ Watling
Full delivery on middle, Watling flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.4
1
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a length on middle, Taylor flicks it towards square leg for a run.
12.3
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Length delivery on off, Taylor plays it to point.
12.2
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Good length delivery on off, Taylor looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
12.1
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a good length on off, Taylor defends it towards mid on.
End Of The Over 12 : 22/4
0 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
BJ Watling
0 (3)
R. Taylor
7 (23)
N. Lyon
2-1-0-2
11.6
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Another one on middle, Watling works it to mid-wicket. End of another successful over for Lyon.
11.5
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
On middle, defended.
11.4
0
Nathan Lyon To BJ Watling
Almost another! Flatter and outside off, it skids through. Watling goes back and tries to defend but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge but lands short of the fielder at first slip.
BJ Watling walks out to bat next.
11.3
W
Nathan Lyon To Glenn Phillips OUT!
OUT! There is something on Hot Spot and Glenn Phillips now has to take the long walk back. Lyon adds two more to his fifer from the first innings. Phillips bags a duck in the second innings of his career. The first ball of this over plays a big part in the dismissal. That one turned back in sharply and hit the pads. This one lands in a similar area and goes on with the arm. GP goes back and defends inside the line. The ball seems to have gone off something to Paine who takes a very good catch. An appeal, the umpire waits and then raises the finger. Glenn, just like Taylor indicates that he has not edged it and reviews. Replays though show the on-field call is once again right. Also, New Zealand have lost both their reviews now.
Glenn Phillips reviews now! He has been given out caught behind and he signals the 'T'.
11.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Glenn Phillips
Tossed up delivery on middle, Phillips defends it off the front foot.
11.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Glenn Phillips
Flighted delivery on off, Phillips looks to defend off the back foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 11 : 22/3
0 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
R. Taylor
7 (23)
G. Phillips
0 (1)
J. Pattinson
2-0-4-0
10.6
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a good length on off, Ross blocks it off the back foot.
10.5
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a length on off, Taylor plays it to point.
10.4
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Good length delivery on off, Ross keeps it out.
10.3
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Length delivery on middle, Taylor tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.2
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a good length on middle, Taylor keeps it out.
10.1
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Good length delivery on off, Taylor blocks it well.
End Of The Over 10 : 22/3
0 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • W 9.5
  • 09.6
G. Phillips
0 (1)
R. Taylor
7 (17)
N. Lyon
1-0-0-1
9.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Glenn Phillips
Flighted delivery on middle, Phillips defends it off the back foot.
Glenn Phillips is the new man in.
9.5
W
Nathan Lyon To Jeet Raval OUT!
OUT! There is a slight spike on Snicko and Raval has to take the long walk back. It might be the faintest of edges and hence, Raval may not have felt it. Lyon strikes in his first over itself and he gets rid of Raval again. A lovely delivery this. He tosses it up outside off, gets it to drift back into the batter. It lands and then turns away. Raval lunges and tries to defend but due to the turn, the outside edge is taken. A huge shout and up goes the finger. Raval stands his ground, he then indicates to Taylor that he feels he did not hit it and then takes the review. Time for the replays and it shows the on-field call is the right one. Another low score for Raval and New Zealand slip further.
Do Australia have another? Aleem Dar has raised his finger for an appeal for caught behind. Raval though reviews as he feels he has not hit it.
9.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Jeet Raval
Loopy delivery on off, Raval defends it off the back foot.
9.3
0
Nathan Lyon To Jeet Raval
Floated delivery on middle, Raval blocks it off the back foot.
9.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Jeet Raval
Flighted delivery on off, Raval defends it off the front foot.
9.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Jeet Raval
Tossed up delivery on off, Raval defends it off the back foot.
Nathan Lyon is on! He took fifer in the first innings and he would once again be expected to play a pivotal role here.
End Of The Over 9 : 22/2
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
R. Taylor
7 (17)
J. Raval
12 (12)
J. Pattinson
1-0-4-0
8.6
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Good length delivery on off, Taylor blocks it off the back foot.
8.5
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a length on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket.
8.4
4
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
FOUR! Good length delivery on off, Taylor looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes between first slip and gully towards third man for a boundary.
8.3
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a good length on middle, Taylor defends it to mid-wicket.
8.2
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
On a length and outside off, Taylor taps it to point.
8.1
0
James Pattinson To Ross Taylor
Length delivery on off, Taylor punches it to covers.
James Pattinson is into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 18/2
8 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 07.3
  • 27.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
J. Raval
12 (12)
R. Taylor
3 (11)
P. Cummins
4-1-10-0
7.6
0
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
Bowls a bouncer, Raval does well to duck under it.
7.5
4
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Raval pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.4
2
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
Length delivery on middle, Raval flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
7.3
0
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
On a good length on off, Raval defends it off the back foot.
7.2
2
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
Full delivery on middle, Raval drives it through mid on. The batsmen pick up a couple.
7.1
0
Pat Cummins To Jeet Raval
Outside off, Raval shoulders arms to this one.
End Of The Over 7 : 10/2
2 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
J. Raval
4 (6)
R. Taylor
3 (11)
M. Starc
4-1-8-2
6.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
Short delivery on middle, Raval pulls it through square leg for a single.
6.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
Bowls it down the leg side, Raval looks to go after it but misses it.
6.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
Bowls a yorker on middle, Raval does well to dig it out.
6.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Ross Taylor
Length delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
6.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ross Taylor
Short delivery outside off, Taylor looks to pull but misses it.
6.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ross Taylor
On a length on off, Taylor plays it to covers.
End Of The Over 6 : 8/2
1 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
R. Taylor
2 (8)
J. Raval
3 (3)
P. Cummins
3-1-2-0
5.6
1
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
On a length on middle, Taylor flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
5.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
Short again on leg, Taylor looks to pull but misses it and gets it off the glove. It goes towards the keeper on one bounce.
5.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
Short delivery on leg, Taylor looks to pull but misses it and gets hit on the thigh pad.
5.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
Good length delivery on off, Ross blocks it off the back foot.
5.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
Full delivery on middle, Taylor drives it towards mid on.
5.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ross Taylor
On a length on middle, Taylor flicks it to square leg.
End Of The Over 5 : 7/2
4 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 24.6
J. Raval
3 (3)
R. Taylor
1 (2)
M. Starc
3-1-6-2
4.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
On a good length on off, Raval looks to push but gets an outside edge. It goes through point. The batsmen get two runs.
4.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ross Taylor
Length delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it through square leg for a run.
4.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ross Taylor
On a good length on off, Taylor defends it off the front foot.
Ross Taylor is the new batsman in.
4.3
W
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham OUT!
OUT! Umpire's call as that is just about clipping the leg pole. We saw Williamson been given a similar decision in the last Test and this time it is Latham. Tom can really consider himself unlucky here. Most of the times, that wouldn't have been given. Australia won't care though. This is angled into the pads, Latham looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal and up goes the finger. Latham reviews after a chat with his partner. Replays roll in and it shows the outer part of the ball to be clipping the leg stump. Latham walks back but does not take a review along. Big wicket as he could really play a gritty innings. New Zealand in big trouble here.
Review time! Latham has been given out LBW and he has reviewed. It seems to be going down leg.
4.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
On a good length on leg, Latham looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
4.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
Length delivery on middle, Raval flicks it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 3/1
0 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
T. Latham
1 (13)
J. Raval
0 (1)
P. Cummins
2-0-1-0
3.6
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Full delivery on middle, Latham defends it towards mid on.
3.5
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Good length delivery on off, Tom defends it off the front foot.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to mid off.
3.3
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
On a length on off, Latham taps it to point.
3.2
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Full delivery on middle, Latham drives it towards mid on.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Good length delivery on off, Latham blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 3 : 3/1
0 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
J. Raval
0 (1)
T. Latham
1 (7)
M. Starc
2-0-2-1
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Jeet Raval
On a good length on off, Raval blocks it off the back foot.
Jeet Raval is the next batsman in.
2.5
W
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Number one goes down! Starc provides the breakthrough but you have to credit Nathan Lyon in this wicket. That is an amazing catch by the offie. It is fuller and outside off, Blundell creams the square drive towards point. Lyon there dives to his right and takes it with two hands outstretched. The ball was almost past him, that is an outstanding effort. Blundell walks back for a low score and an early wicket for Australia.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell
Outside off, Blundell lets it go.
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell
Good length delivery outside off, Blundell leaves it alone.
2.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell
Outside off, Blundell does not bother to play at that.
2.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell
On a length on off, Blundell taps it towards point.
End Of The Over 2 : 3/0
1 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
T. Latham
1 (7)
T. Blundell
2 (5)
P. Cummins
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one.
1.5
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Latham
Bowls a bouncer, Latham does well to duck under it.
1.4
1
Pat Cummins To Tom Blundell
Full delivery on middle, Blundell flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
1.3
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Blundell
Another length delivery on middle, blocked.
1.2
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Blundell
Back of a length and on middle, it is kept out.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins To Tom Blundell
Shorter and on middle, Blundell works it to mid-wicket.
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
T. Blundell
1 (1)
T. Latham
1 (5)
M. Starc
1-0-2-0
0.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Tom Blundell
Direct hit and Blundell could have been a goner! Full delivery on off, Blundell drives it towards covers. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses it. The batsmen take a single.
0.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
Short and outside off, Latham slaps it towards covers for a run.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
Good length delivery on middle, Latham keeps it out.
0.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
On a good length on off, Latham defends it off the back foot.
0.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
Outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Tom Latham
Starc starts with a good length delivery outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one.
Match Info
  • Venue Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat New Zealand by 279 runs
  • Player of the Match Marnus Labuschagne
  • Player of the Series Marnus Labuschagne
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Nigel Llong (ENG)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Australia 283/3 in 90.0 overs
  • Australia 250/2 in 82.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 150 off 318 balls between M Labuschagne (87) and S Smith (63)
  • New ball taken: Australia 241/2 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (77.1 ovs): NZ against M Labuschagne (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Drinks: Australia 223/2 in 73.0 overs
  • M Labuschagne 4th Test hundred: 103 runs in 163 balls (8x4) (1x6)
  • S Smith 29th Test fifty: 50 runs in 143 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 203/2 in 64.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 212 balls between M Labuschagne (53) and S Smith (47)
  • Tea: Australia 182/2 in 58.0 overs
  • Australia 150/2 in 50.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 120 balls between M Labuschagne (30) and S Smith (19)
  • M Labuschagne test fifty: 51 runs in 97 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 121/2 in 43.0 overs
  • Australia 100/2 in 32.1 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 95/1 in 27.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 68 balls between D Warner (21) and M Labuschagne (26)
  • Australia 50/1 in 15.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 39/1 in 14.1 overs
  • Stumps: New Zealand 63/0 in 29.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 128 balls between T Latham (24) and T Blundell (24)
  • New Zealand 50/0 in 21.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (20.1 ovs): AUS against T Blundell (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, NZ: 2)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 28/0 in 14.0 overs
  • Tea: Australia 454/10 in 150.1 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 454/10 in 150.1 overs
  • Australia 450/9 in 149.4 overs
  • Australia 401/5 in 134.3 overs
  • M Labuschagne maiden double hundred: 203 runs in 346 balls (19x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 393/5 in 133.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 113 balls between M Labuschagne (27) and T Paine (22)
  • Lunch: Australia 354/5 in 118.0 overs
  • Australia 350/5 in 116.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 322/4 in 105.0 overs
  • M Labuschagne: 150 runs in 253 balls (14x4) (1x6
  • Australia 300/4 in 99.1 overs
  • Stumps: Australia 40/0 in 16.0 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 251/10 in 95.4 overs
  • New Zealand 251/9 in 95.3 overs
  • G Phillips maiden fifty: 52 runs in 113 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • New ball taken: New Zealand 210/6 in 82.1 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 210/6 in 82.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/6 in 79.1 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 164/5 in 69.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (64.3 ovs): AUS against BJ Watling (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, NZ: 1)
  • New Zealand 153/4 in 61.3 overs
  • New Zealand 145/4: Ross Taylor lbw b Pat Cummins 22(20)
  • Referral 3 (56.1 ovs): R Taylor against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, NZ: 1) (Retained)
  • Lunch: New Zealand 141/3 in 55.0 overs
  • New Zealand 117/2: Jeet Raval lbw b Nathan Lyon 31(58)
  • Referral 2 (48.6 ovs): J Raval against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, NZ: 1)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 107/1 in 44.0 overs
  • New Zealand 100/1 in 42.4 overs
  • de Grandhomme 8th Test fifty: 52 runs in 67 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • New Zealand 100/5 in 40.5 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 77/5 in 33.0 overs
  • New Zealand 50/5 in 25.3 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 27/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (11.3 ovs): G Phillips against Australia (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, NZ: 0)
  • Referral 2 (9.5 ovs): J Raval against Australia (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Referral 1 (4.3 ovs): T Latham against Australia (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, NZ: 2) (Retained)
  • Innings Break: Australia 217/2 dec in 52.0 overs
  • M Labuschagne 8th Test fifty: 51 runs in 64 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • D Warner 24th Test hundred: 102 runs in 147 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Australia 172/1 in 44.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 74 balls between D Warner (20) and Marnus Labuschagne (29)
  • Australia 150/1 in 40.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 107/1 in 29.1 overs
  • Australia 107/1: J Burns lbw b Todd Astle 40(79)
  • Referral 1 (29.1 ovs): New Zealand against J Burns (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, NZ: 2)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 158 balls between D Warner (60) and J Burns (38)
  • Australia 101/0 in 26.2 overs
  • D Warner Test fifty: 50 runs in 82 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 110 balls between D Warner (31) and J Burns (19)
  • Australia 51/0 in 18.2 overs
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