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India vs New Zealand, 1st Semi Final Commentary, Live Updates
IND vs NZ, 2019 - ODI Live Commentary
Match Ended
1st Semi Final, Old Trafford, Manchester
, Jul 09, 2019
221
(49.3/50)
239/8
(50.0/50)
New Zealand beat India by 18 runs
% Chance to Win
IND
NZ
Inn Break
That is it from Semi Finals 1! It is New Zealand who head into the finals. Who will they be facing? It is either going to be England or Australia. The two battle it out on the 11th of July and the game starts at 1030 local (0930 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, says it is a different feeling than the last semi finals they played. Further adds the guys have shown a lot of heart in this tournament and credits them for the fight they have shown. Tells they had to assess the conditions and the ball spun and they thought 250 would be a good score. Williamson informs they did not look to go too hard as that could have meant they ended up with 200-210. Informs the talk was regarding the conditions as to whether there was rain or not. Tells India are a world class side and can win matches from any position but he says the bowlers and fielders kept their nerves. Further adds, some of the games were tough as the conditions were tricky too. Also says they had to consider other things as well as otherwise the guys could have been disheartened. Tells in this tournament anything can happen. Williamson hopes that the fans back them in the finals too.
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, says they were good in the first half with the ball. Says they thought they restricted New Zealand to a chasable total. Mentions they came today with confidence and felt they had momentum. Credits New Zealand bowlers for the way they bowled. States it was a skillful game and it was on display. Credits Jadeja for his knock and says it showed how good Jadeja is in all aspects of the game. Tells they were down and out but Jadeja kept them in hunt with his partnership with Dhoni. Reckons New Zealand won the crunch movements in this game. Further adds the only thing he could think about what went wrong was the shot selection. Ends by thanking the fans for their support.
MAN OF THE MATCH, Matt Henry, says they talked that they just needed to do their best. Tells they started off well with the ball and kept building pressure. Says they kept asking questions and kept building pressure. Henry says that pressure converted into wickets. Says they are a confident side and they knew India had world class finishers and they had to continue to build pressure and take wickets. On asking how it feels to be part of 2nd World Cup finals, Henry says he is looking forward to the finals at Lord's after being part of the team in the 2015 World Cup. Ends by crediting the crowd for their support.
Earlier in the day, New Zealand entered the second day of this one day (Reserve day as the rain played spoil sport on the 9th) 211 for 5 with a little less than 4 overs to go. They could not add too much but they managed to crawl their way to 240 which in the end proved to be enough.
A special mention for the way New Zealand fielded too! They stopped quite a few runs with their ground fielding. Yes, Neesham did drop one but he took an absolute blinder to get rid of Karthik and who can forget run out? That was probably the moment when all the hearts of the Indian fans was broken. Their performance in the field today is an indication of how important Fielding is!
The New Zealand bowling was just outstanding. Kane Williamson could not have asked more from his bowlers. A huge occasion, not a very big target to defend and they have stepped up to the occasion. They needed their opening bowlers to deliver and Boult and Henry did just that. They had India 4 down in Powerplay 1. The bowlers who bowled later also did a fine job. Especially Santner. He got rid of the two dynamic youngsters, Pandya and Pant and was extremely economical. Even in the death, when New Zealand were under pressure, their bowlers kept their nerve and ensured they book their place in the final.
What a defense this was! Especially against this strong Indian batting line-up. How many of you'll thought 240 would not be chased by the Indians? Yes, it was going to be tough for them but I never thought they would end up on the losing side. Their top order just failed to get the off to a start. The three who have been scoring so freely, Rohit, Rahul and Kohli failed to trouble the scorers a lot. Karthik then, took his own time to get in but fell to an outstanding catch. Pant and Pandya both crumbled under pressure, they got off to a start but then threw it away. India seemed down and out and 92 for 6 but then walked in Sir Jadeja. He looked positive right from the outset. He added a massive 116-run stand with Dhoni in which Jadeja was the aggressor and Dhoni was the one looking for the singles. The two revived Indian hopes but once the Ravindra fell, Dhoni too followed and then it was an impossible task for the lower-order.
NEW ZEALAND ARE THE FINALISTS! For the second successive ODI World Cup, it will be Kiwis who will fight for the title. Against all the odds they have out-muscled and out powered one of the favorites, India and have rightfully sealed their place in the finals. All smiles in their camp and on the faces of their players. India on the other hand, can't believe what just happened, nor can their fans. A few of them are in tears too. That is cricket though, there is one side which wins and there is one that loses. New Zealand were surely the better of the two sides.
49.3
W
Jimmy Neesham To Yuzvendra Chahal OUT!
OUT! There is a big edge and that is it, NEW ZEALAND ARE INTO THE FINALS! They win by 18 runs! Neesham gets the last man. Another slower one around off, Chahal goes for the heave across the line but the ball goes off the top edge towards the keeper who takes it by diving forward. An appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Chahal reviews and Ultra Edge shows that there is a spike.
Is that the end of the game? The umpire has given Chahal out caught behind but he has reviewed. There seems to bat though.
49.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Yuzvendra Chahal
Edged but short! More importantly a dot. Even 4 boundaries won't do it. 4 biggies needed. Slower one outside off, Chahal swings but gets an outside edge which falls short of the keeper.
49.1
4
Jimmy Neesham To Yuzvendra Chahal
FOUR! Perfect start for India! Poor ball this with fine leg up. On the pads, Chahal flicks it to the fine leg fence. 5 more, India will be hoping for from Chahal.
Also, Jimmy Neesham to bowl the last over.
Jasprit Bumrah is the last man in.
End Of The Over 49 : 217/9
8 Runs
- 648.1
- 048.2
- W 48.3
- 048.4
- 148.5
- W 48.6
B. Kumar
0 (1)
Y. Chahal
1 (2)
L. Ferguson
10-0-43-1
48.6
W
Lockie Ferguson To Bhuvneshwar Kumar OUT!
OUT! Bowled! Brilliant from Lockie. He steams in and bowls a slower one at 121 kph. Bhuvneshwar is completely taken by surprise. He looks to defend but misses and the ball goes onto hit the off pole. What an over this has been! Yes the first ball went for a six, but that run out and this bowled has sealed the game for New Zealand. 23 needed off the last over.
48.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Yuzvendra Chahal
Full on middle, Chahal flicks it to the right of mid-wicket. Chahal runs the first hard but he has to be happy with that because the fielder gets to the ball in a flash.
48.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Yuzvendra Chahal
Full on off, Chahal cannot di much but just defend it to cover.
Yuzvendra Chahal walks out to bat now. Can he do something magical with the bat?
48.3
W
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni OUT!
OUT! Dhoni is short! Out flashes on the big screen and New Zealand have probably ensured their place in the final. That sensational through has just broken so many Indian hearts. A direct hit is the only thing that could have got Dhoni there. Jadeja did it earlier in the day for India. Now Guptill returns the favor. This is a short delivery around middle, Dhoni goes for the pull but the ball skids on and Dhoni ends up mistiming it towards square leg. They take one, they had to go for a second. They do so. The bowler is seen running after the ball so there is no one at the stumps at either end. Colin though gets to the stumps at the striker's end. Guptill picks the ball up and fires it at the stumps at the striker's end. De Grandhomme does really well to not put his hand in the middle and it hits bull's eye. The Kiwi players are appealing and the umpire takes it upstairs. Replays show that Dhoni is just short. New Zealand players are elated. Guptill is over the moon. Brilliant!
Is that the game for New Zealand? A direct hit from the deep and New Zealand feel Dhoni is short. The umpire has taken it upstairs.
48.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
A dot to follow! Slower one and fuller in length, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.
48.1
6
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
SIX! That is brute power! The crowd is going bonkers. Outrageous. Ideal start to the over. This is short and it is a slower one outside off. Dhoni has to generate all the power. He waits for it and then slaps it over the cover fence for a biggie. 25 in 11.
Lockie Ferguson is back on!
End Of The Over 48 : 209/7
6 Runs
- 247.1
- 147.2
- 147.3
- 147.4
- W 47.5
- 147.6
MS Dhoni
43 (69)
B. Kumar
0 (0)
T. Boult
10-2-42-2
47.6
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Short ball on off, Dhoni pulls it right of deep mid-wicket. There was two on offer but Dhoni takes just one and one can understand why. Excellent over from Boult. 6 runs and more importantly the big wicket of Jadeja.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in. His job will probably be to give Dhoni the strike but the question is, will Dhoni give him the strike?
47.5
W
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja OUT!
OUT! Caught! Boult breaking Indian hearts here. This has been a world class over from Boult. He had gone for just 5 runs in this over. Jadeja had to go for it. Fuller on off, Jadeja swings his bat at it but he gets a top edge on that one. The ball goes high and to the right of mid off. Williamson moves to that side and keeps his eyes on the ball. In this pressure movement, the Kiwi skipper does well and holds onto the catch. End of a brave, courageous innings from Jadeja. His innings has seen India resurrect in this chase.
47.4
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
On the pads, Dhoni turns it behind square on the leg side and gets a single.
47.3
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
Brilliant this. Boult bowls a yorker on middle, Jadeja does well to squeeze it towards long on. Jadeja wanted two but Dhoni says no.
47.2
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Slower and full on off, Dhoni strokes it towards cover and takes a single.
Boult pulls out of his runup. Maybe he missed his runup there.
47.1
2
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Fielding! Brilliant this from Santner. Slower ball on a length, Dhoni pulls it hard through mid-wicket. Santner runs to his right and saves a certain boundary with a dive. Saves two runs for his side.
End Of The Over 47 : 203/6
5 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 146.3
- 146.4
- 146.5
- 146.6
MS Dhoni
38 (65)
R. Jadeja
76 (57)
M. Henry
10-1-37-3
46.6
1
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
A single to end a top class over from Henry. just the 5 singles from it. On a length and around off, Dhoni guides it to point for one. 37 needed in 18.
46.5
1
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Another single! Shorter in length and outside off, Jadeja guides it towards short third man for one.
46.4
1
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Another single! Dhoni still has decided not to go after the bowlers. This is angled into the batter. Dhoni works it through square leg for one.
46.3
1
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Just the one! Singles won't harm New Zealand. 200 up for India. Shorter and outside off, Jadeja mistimes his cut to point.
46.2
0
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
A dot! Slightly shorter and outside off, Jadeja slashes at it but misses.
46.1
1
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Back of a length around off, Dhoni guides it to point and gives the strike to Jadeja.
Matt Henry is back on! He has bowled really well here but the pressure will be on him. Can he finish well?
End Of The Over 46 : 198/6
10 Runs
- 245.1
- 145.2
- 145.3
- 445.4
- 145.5
- 145.6
MS Dhoni
35 (62)
R. Jadeja
74 (54)
T. Boult
9-2-36-1
45.6
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
A single to end! Shorter and on middle, Dhoni pulls it behind square on the leg side for one. 10 runs from this over too. 42 needed in 4.
45.5
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
Slower short ball on off, Jadeja pulls it through square leg and takes one.
45.4
4
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
EDGY FOUR! Fortunate boundary but India won't care how they come as long as they come. This is a slower one around off, Jadeja looks to play it on the leg side but it goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence.
45.3
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Good length and around off, Dhoni pushes it towards cover and takes one. The 100-run stand up. Magical stand to be honest, India were down and out when Jadeja came out to bat but this stand has brought them right back into the game. They need to complete the job though.
45.2
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
A brilliant yorker on middle, Jadeja works it through mid-wicket and takes one.
45.1
2
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
Another couple! Shorter in length and on middle, Jadeja pulls it wide of long on and takes two.
Trent Boult is on now. Can he pull this game back in New Zealand's favour?
End Of The Over 45 : 188/6
10 Runs
- 044.1
- 244.2
- 144.3
- 644.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
MS Dhoni
33 (60)
R. Jadeja
66 (50)
L. Ferguson
9-0-35-0
44.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
A dot to end but still 10 in the over! A leave at this stage, just shows how calm Dhoni is at the moment. Outside off, Dhoni lets it go. 52 needed in 30.
44.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
A single now! A low full toss on middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
44.4
6
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! All the way! Probably the shot of the match. That strike was extremely clean. He even held the pose there. Slower one and fuller on off, Jadeja lofts it nonchalantly over the mid off fielder and it goes all the way.
44.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Just the one this time! Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it towards cover.
44.2
2
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Two now! Fuller and outside off, Dhoni hits it through cover and wide of the sweeper for two.
44.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
A yorker on middle, not many batsman could hit that out of the ground. Even Dhoni could only jam it out to covers.
End Of The Over 44 : 178/6
7 Runs
- 243.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 243.4
- 143.5
- 1 WD 43.6
- 143.6
MS Dhoni
30 (56)
R. Jadeja
59 (48)
J. Neesham
7-0-45-0
43.6
1
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Good fielding! Shorter and outside off, Dhoni looks to guide it past point but Taylor moves swiftly to his right and stops it with a slide. Just the single. Another good over for New Zealand. 62 needed in the last 6.
43.6
wd
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
WIDE! The slower one went wrong there. This is outside the tramline on the off side and the umpire has wided it.
43.5
1
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter and on middle, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.
43.4
2
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
In the air... but short! Luck is favoring India at the moment. You just get a feeling it is Jadeja's day. This is fuller and outside off, Jadeja looks to go over the long on fence but it goes off the toe-end towards the fielder there. Henry runs in and dives forward but fails to get to it. The ball hits his body and goes behind him but the fielder recovers and keeps it down to two.
43.3
0
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Another dot! Shorter and outside off, Jadeja guides it to short third man.
43.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Just short! Heart in the mouth moment for Jadeja. This is shorter and it is slower in pace. Jadeja looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes uppishly but well short of Taylor at short fine leg. He did dive forward but could not reach it. A dot. Not sure why Dhoni did not run there.
43.1
2
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Easy two! Fuller and on the pads, this is worked towards wide long on and the batters take two.
End Of The Over 43 : 171/6
3 Runs
- 142.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 142.4
- 042.5
- 142.6
R. Jadeja
54 (43)
MS Dhoni
29 (55)
L. Ferguson
8-0-25-0
42.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
Yes, he can! Just the single on the last ball. This is fuller and around off, Jadeja pushes it towards cover for one.
42.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
A good short one, it is well-directed. Jadeja works it to the left of the bowler. Another dot. This is a good over till now, needs to end it well.
42.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Outside off again, Dhoni slashes at it and it goes down to third man for one.
42.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Outside off but inside the tramline. Dhoni lets it be.
42.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.
42.1
1
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter and around off, Jadeja guides it down to third man for one.
Lockie Ferguson is back!
End Of The Over 42 : 168/6
9 Runs
- 041.1
- 041.2
- 141.3
- 441.4
- 241.5
- 1 WD 41.6
- 141.6
R. Jadeja
52 (40)
MS Dhoni
28 (52)
J. Neesham
6-0-38-0
41.6
1
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Outside off on a length, Jadeja milks it down to point and keeps the strike. 72 needed off the last 8 overs.
41.6
wd
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
WIDE! Pressure on Neesham. He bowls this full down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.
41.5
2
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
FIFTY FOR JADEJA! He is ecstatic, there have been some criticism on his way but he has stood tall and is taking India home single handedly. He gets to his 11th and most important ODI fifty with a flick wide of mid-wicket and gets a couple. He does his trademark celebration, brandishing his bat like a sword.
41.4
4
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! Jadeja is hitting the ball with his bat as if he is hitting it with a sword. Back of a length ball on off, Jadeja pulls it through mid-wicket. Taylor at short mid-wicket misfields. the ball goes past him for a boundary.
41.3
1
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Good length ball on off, Dhoni tucks it towards square leg and gets a single.
41.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Very well bowled. Off cuteer outside off, Dhoni swings his bat at it but misses.
41.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Starts his new spell with a slower ball on top of middle and off, Dhoni taps it back to the bowler.
Jimmy Neesham is back.
End Of The Over 41 : 159/6
9 Runs
- 040.1
- 240.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- 640.5
- 040.6
R. Jadeja
45 (37)
MS Dhoni
27 (49)
M. Santner
10-2-34-2
40.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Short of the fielder! This is on middle and it turns back in. Jadeja looks to flick but it goes uppishly but well short of mid-wicket. Expensive end to Santner's spell. 9 from his 10th. An excellent bowling display by him today. His figures are 10-2-34-2.
40.5
6
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! He has picked the bones out of that one! Jadeja showing his class with the bat. He comes down the track and once again gets to the pitch of the ball. Lofts it with the turn over the mid-wicket fence.
40.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On middle, Jadeja works it to mid-wicket.
40.3
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Good bowling! This starts from outside off and drifts back in. Dhoni goes back and looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge which goes close past the leg stump and down towards fine leg for one.
40.2
2
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Good running again! Dhoni comes down the track but Santner bowls it short. Dhoni works it with soft hands towards square leg and the batters take two.
40.1
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flatter and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Powerplay 3 signalled! Now 5 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of this game. Final phase of the game. India need 90 to win off the last 10 overs. New Zealand need to break this stand.
End Of The Over 40 : 150/6
9 Runs
- 439.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 139.4
- 139.5
- 1 WD 39.6
- 239.6
R. Jadeja
39 (34)
MS Dhoni
24 (46)
L. Ferguson
7-0-22-0
39.6
2
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
Two to end another excellent over for India. Also, the 150 is up for them. This is shorter and on the body, this is flicked through mid-wicket for two. 90 needed in the last 10.
39.6
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
Way too down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wided. Maybe New Zealand are now feeling the pressure.
39.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. So the idea is clear, Jadeja will be going after the bowlers and Dhoni will nudge it around for now.
39.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
A single now! Ferguson goes for a yorker but ends up bowling a full toss. Jadeja works it through mid-wicket for one.
39.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
Fuller and on middle, Jadeja hits it hard but straight to mid on. So two dots after the boundary.
39.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
A slower short ball this time, Jadeja mistimes it to mid-wicket.
39.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! Just out of the reach! Ideal start to the over for India. Short and on the body, Jadeja looks to pull but it goes off the gloves and past the diving Latham for a boundary. Also, the 50-run stand is up. The two are keeping the hopes of India alive. Still a long way to go though.
Lockie Ferguson is back! 6-0-13-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 39 : 141/6
10 Runs
- 038.1
- 1 WD 38.2
- 138.2
- 138.3
- 638.4
- 038.5
- 138.6
R. Jadeja
32 (29)
MS Dhoni
23 (45)
M. Santner
9-2-25-2
38.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Runs needed now below 100! This is on the pads, Jadeja sweeps it towards backward square leg and takes one. An excellent over for India, 10 from it.
38.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja looks to make room again but Santner fires it on middle, RJ works it to mid-wicket.
38.4
6
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! That is out of here! Jadeja is playing a real gem here. He steps out early and gets to the pitch of it. He smashes it over the long on fence. Runs needed now exactly 100.
38.3
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Darts it on the pads, Dhoni works it through square leg for one.
38.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On middle, Jadeja works it through square leg for one.
38.2
wd
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Down the leg side, Jadeja looks to help it on its way but misses. Wided.
38.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Flatter and on the pads, this is worked to backward square leg.
End Of The Over 38 : 131/6
5 Runs
- 037.1
- 437.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
R. Jadeja
24 (24)
MS Dhoni
22 (44)
M. Henry
9-1-32-3
37.6
1
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
A single to to end the over! So just 5 from it despite it going for a boundary. Shorter and outside off, Jadeja slaps it through covers for one.
37.5
0
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Another dot! Shorter and outside off, this is a seam-up ball. Jadeja looks to cut but misses.
37.4
0
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
One more dot! Slower short ball outside off, Jadeja is early in the pull shot and he misses it.
37.3
0
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Good length and around off, Jadeja pushes it to covers.
37.2
4
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
FOUR! One bounce and over the rope! The crowd has found its voice back again. Slightly shorter and on middle, Jadeja picks the length early and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
37.1
0
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter in length and outside off, Jadeja guides it to point.
End Of The Over 37 : 126/6
3 Runs
- 136.1
- 036.2
- 136.3
- 036.4
- 136.5
- 036.6
MS Dhoni
22 (44)
R. Jadeja
19 (18)
M. Santner
8-2-15-2
36.6
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Play and a miss. Flighted outside off, Dhoni looks to drive but misses.
36.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Floated on middle and leg, Jadeja flicks it to the on side and gets to the other end.
36.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On the pads again, Jadeja turns it to short fine leg.
36.3
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Tossed up around off, Dhoni comes down the track and glances it to square leg for one.
36.2
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flatter on middle and off, Dhoni defends it off the front foot.
36.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On the pads, Jadeja turns it to square leg and gets a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 123/6
4 Runs
- 135.1
- 135.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 1 WD 35.5
- 035.5
- 035.6
MS Dhoni
21 (41)
R. Jadeja
17 (15)
M. Henry
8-1-27-3
35.6
0
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Was that an edge? No. Off the thigh pad. This is around off and it comes back in. Dhoni looks to work it on the leg side but it goes off the pads to the keeper who takes it with a dive. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head.
Henry pulls out at the very end. He may have missed his run-up.
35.5
0
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.
35.5
wd
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
WIDE! Too short and it has been wided.
35.4
0
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Cut him into half! This lands around off and then jags back in. Dhoni plays outside the line and the ball goes between bat and pad.
35.3
1
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
On the shorter side and outside off, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.
35.2
1
Matt Henry To MS Dhoni
Shorter and outside off, Dhoni pushes it through covers for one.
35.1
1
Matt Henry To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter in length and on middle, Jadeja works it through mid-wicket for one.
Matt Henry is back on.
End Of The Over 35 : 119/6
5 Runs
- 134.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 234.4
- 134.5
- 034.6
MS Dhoni
20 (37)
R. Jadeja
15 (13)
M. Santner
7-2-12-2
34.6
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Tossed up on off, Dhoni defends it off the front foot. 5 runs off this one.
34.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On the pads, Jadeja flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
34.4
2
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Brilliant running this. On the pads, Jadeja turns it behind square on the leg side. He runs the first one hard and this time Dhoni says yes for the two and they get it.
34.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Floated on middle and leg, Jadeja defends it off the front foot.
34.2
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Shorter around off, Dhoni punches it to sweeper cover and gets one.
34.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
Had Santner collected it, that would have been close. Floated on the pads, Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket and looks for two. The fielder though gets to the ball quickly. Dhoni sees it and sends Jaddu back. The throw is a good one at the bowler's end but Santner fails to collect it.
Mitchell Santner is back! H was brilliant in his first spell. Can he do the same again?
End Of The Over 34 : 114/6
8 Runs
- 1 WD 33.1
- 133.1
- 033.2
- 433.3
- 033.4
- 133.5
- 133.6
R. Jadeja
11 (9)
MS Dhoni
19 (35)
T. Boult
8-2-26-1
33.6
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
Short ball around the body, Jadeja pulls it to deep square leg and keeps the strike. 126 needed off 96 balls.
33.5
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Outside off on a length, Dhoni punches it to sweeper cover and gets a run.
33.4
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Follows it up with a clam, sensible front foot defense.
33.3
4
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Very well played. Low full toss on off, Dhoni does not go hard after it but times it well through mid off. The fielder from mid off gives it a chase but it's in vain. First boundary of the game for MS.
33.2
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Boult is a lucky man. He serves a full toss outside off, Dhoni hits it hard but the man at short cover dives to his right and saves runs.
33.1
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
Good length ball around off now, Jadeja runs it down to third man and gets to the other end.
33.1
wd
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
WIDE! Very full but down the leg side. Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.
End Of The Over 33 : 106/6
9 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 632.3
- 132.4
- 032.5
- 232.6
MS Dhoni
14 (31)
R. Jadeja
9 (7)
J. Neesham
5-0-29-0
32.6
2
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Overthrow! Shorter and on the body, this is worked down to fine leg. Dhoni takes the first run hard and wants a second but slips as he turns for it. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the striker's end and the ball deflects away from the keeper. Another run is taken. 9 from the over, an excellent one for India.
32.5
0
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Good length and on off, this is pushed to covers.
32.4
1
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Shorter and outside off, this is played late down to third man for one.
32.3
6
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
SIX! First six of the game and it comes off the bat of Jadeja. Some shot this. He steps down the track and lofts it over the long on fence with ease. 100 up for India. Also, are these signs that Jadeja has now stepped on the gas?
32.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
Good length and on off, this is pushed to covers.
32.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Ravindra Jadeja
On middle, the batter hits it to mid on.
End Of The Over 32 : 97/6
3 Runs
- 031.1
- 1 WD 31.2
- 031.2
- 131.3
- 031.4
- 131.5
- 031.6
MS Dhoni
12 (29)
R. Jadeja
2 (3)
T. Boult
7-2-18-1
31.6
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Slower and shorter in length outside off, Dhoni looks to pull but is early in the shot. It goes off the bottom on the off side.
31.5
1
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
On the shorter side and on the body, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.
31.4
0
Trent Boult To Ravindra Jadeja
On off, Jadeja pushes it to covers.
31.3
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Another one outside off, Dhoni pushes it through covers for one.
31.2
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Outside off, this is pushed to covers.
31.2
wd
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Outside off, the batter leaves it alone. Wided!
31.1
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Shorter and outside off, Dhoni looks to pull but misses.
Trent Boult is back! Williamson knows he just needs one more here to push it further back from India's grasp so he has given the ball to his strike bowler.
End Of The Over 31 : 94/6
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- W 30.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
MS Dhoni
11 (25)
R. Jadeja
1 (1)
M. Santner
6-2-7-2
30.6
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Slower in the air but short Dhoni flat bats it to long on for one.
30.5
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flighted on off, Dhoni pushes it to cover.
30.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravindra Jadeja
On the pads, Jadeja flicks it to the on side and gets off the mark.
DRINKS! India are in dire straits at the moment! The set Pandya is out and now it is all on Dhoni. Yes, there is Ravindra Jadeja but one believes it has to be MS if India are to cross the line. New Zealand on the other hand, know it is their game to lose now. They are probably a wicket away. More of the same is what Williamson will be hoping for from his side. Also, Ravindra Jadeja is the new man in.
30.3
W
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya OUT!
OUT! Caught! Santner has got rid of the dangerous, dangerous Hardik Pandya. Hardik was playing the spinner unlike his usual self. He is known to be a spin tormentor but here he was playing the waiting game against Santner. He defended the first two deliveries of this over too. Santner flights this one and tempts Pandya to go for it. Hardik goes for the big slog sweep, he does not get any timing on it and ends up top edging it. The ball goes behind short mid-wicket. Kane Williamson does really well moving backwards. He keeps his eyes on the ball and the skipper takes a brilliant catch. This catch is not as flashy as the one Neesham took of Karthik but trust me, this is one of the toughest catches to take. 148 needed off 117 now. With the run rate climbing up and up this wicket might just be the final nail in the coffin in this chase.
30.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Floated on off, Pandya defends it towards cover and calls a loud no to his partner.
30.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Flatter on off, Pandya defends it towards point.
End Of The Over 30 : 92/5
7 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 229.4
- 329.5
- 129.6
H. Pandya
32 (59)
MS Dhoni
10 (23)
J. Neesham
4-0-20-0
29.6
1
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Pandya had to get bat to that! A slower one on middle, Pandya shuffles across and flicks it through square leg for one. 7 from the over, a good one for India.
29.5
3
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Three now! This is on a length and outside off, Dhoni pushes it past cover. The fielder in the deep runs to his right and pushes it back in with a slide. Saves a run for his side.
29.4
2
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Good shot but only for two! A good length ball around off, Dhoni hits it past covers and bags two.
29.3
0
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
On the stumps, Dhoni works it to mid-wicket.
29.2
1
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Shorter in length and outside off, Pandya slaps it through covers for one.
29.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
On the fuller side around off, Pandya hits it to mid off.
Jimmy Neesham is back!
End Of The Over 29 : 85/5
2 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 228.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
MS Dhoni
5 (20)
H. Pandya
30 (56)
M. Santner
5-2-5-1
28.6
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flatter and on middle, Dhoni defends it out. Another top class over from Santner. He is just choking the Indian batters for runs. His economy rate is 1 per over.
28.5
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
On the off pole, Dhoni once again hits it back to the bowler.
28.4
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Slower through the air on middle, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.
28.3
2
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Slightly shorter and outside off, Dhoni cuts it through point for two.
28.2
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
One more dot as this delivery is pushed to covers.
28.1
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flatter and on off, Dhoni pushes it to point.
End Of The Over 28 : 83/5
1 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 127.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
H. Pandya
30 (56)
MS Dhoni
3 (14)
L. Ferguson
6-0-13-0
27.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Back of a length and on off, this is defended. Run rate needed now is above 7. 157 needed in 132.
27.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
A good bouncer! Right on the body of HP. He ducks under it in time.
27.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
A good short one on middle, Dhoni pulls it, there is a short backward square leg. He gets him past him and down to fine leg for one.
27.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Outside off and Dhoni shoulders arms to it. Three dots.
27.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
Another back of a length delivery, Dhoni defends it out.
27.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
On the stumps, Dhoni pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 27 : 82/5
2 Runs
- 026.1
- 126.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
MS Dhoni
2 (10)
H. Pandya
30 (54)
M. Santner
4-2-3-1
26.6
1
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
A single to end! Just the two from the over. Dhoni works it towards square leg and keeps strike. Santner's figures are 4-2-3-1 so far.
26.5
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
On the fuller side on off, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.
26.4
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
On off and this is fired in, Dhoni pushes it to covers.
26.3
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
On the stumps, Dhoni keeps it out.
26.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
HP works it with the angle through square leg for one.
26.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Flatter and on middle, Pandya prods forward and keeps it out. Runs just not coming at the moment and that will only keep building the pressure.
End Of The Over 26 : 80/5
3 Runs
- 225.1
- 025.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
MS Dhoni
1 (6)
H. Pandya
29 (52)
L. Ferguson
5-0-12-0
25.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To MS Dhoni
On top of off, Dhoni defends it to cover.
25.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
On off and on a length, Pandya turns it to square leg and gets to the other end. Pandya wanted the second but Dhoni straighaway refused.
25.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Full around off, Pandya strokes it to the on side but finds the man at short mid-wicket.
25.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Nice, solid front foot defense from Hardik to this fuller ball on off.
25.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Good length ball around off, Hardik taps it towards backward point.
25.1
2
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Fuller on off, Pandya flicks it wide of mid-wicket and gets a couple
Lockie Ferguson is back!
End Of The Over 25 : 77/5
2 Runs
- 024.1
- 1 LB 24.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
H. Pandya
26 (47)
MS Dhoni
1 (5)
M. Santner
3-2-1-1
24.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
First run of Santner! This is flatter and on middle, Pandya works it towards square leg and takes one. Just the two from the over. 163 needed now in 150.
24.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Flatter and on middle, Pandya prods forward and defends it out.
24.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
On the stumps, this is kept out.
24.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
On off and it turns away. Pandya looks to push at it but it goes off the outer half to point.
24.2
lb
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
A leg bye now! This is fired on the pads, Dhoni looks to flick but misses. It goes off the pads towards short fine leg for one.
24.1
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Flatter and on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.
End Of The Over 24 : 75/5
4 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 023.4
- 123.5
- 223.6
H. Pandya
25 (43)
MS Dhoni
1 (3)
J. Neesham
3-0-13-0
23.6
2
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
On the shorter side, Pandya pulls it through mid-wicket for two.
23.5
1
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Dhoni is off the mark! This is very full and outside off, Dhoni hits it past point for one.
23.4
0
Jimmy Neesham To MS Dhoni
Outside off but inside the tramline. Dhoni lets it be.
23.3
1
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
A little too straight, Pandya works it towards square leg for one.
23.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Shorter and outside off, Pandya cuts it hard but to point. The fielder fumbles but no runs conceded.
23.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
On a good length and Pandya keeps it out.
End Of The Over 23 : 71/5
0 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- W 22.5
- 022.6
MS Dhoni
0 (1)
H. Pandya
22 (39)
M. Santner
2-2-0-1
22.6
0
Mitchell Santner To MS Dhoni
Very full and on off, Dhoni jams it out to the bowler. Another maiden but this time a wicket also.
MS Dhoni is the new man in!
22.5
W
Mitchell Santner To Rishabh Pant OUT!
OUT! Pant holes out! He has thrown it away, he has literally thrown it away. Kohli is just not happy in the dressing room and rightly so. That is how Pant plays though. Santner is the partnership breaker. It was always going to be gamble to get him on against these two but it has come off. Santner bowls this outside off, Pant looks to drag it over the mid-wicket fence as he plays the slog sweep. He does not time it really well and it goes to the right Colin de Granhomme at deep mid-wicket who takes it by running towards that direction. All those dot balls bowled by Santner paid dividends. Half the side back in the hut for India and New Zealand continue to hold the upper hand in the game. 169 needed in 163.
22.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Rishabh Pant
Fires it on off, Pant once again blocks it out. 10 dot balls in a row for Santner.
22.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Rishabh Pant
On the stumps again, Pant flicks it to mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Rishabh Pant
On the pads, Pant works it to short fine leg.
22.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Rishabh Pant
This is flatter and on middle, Pant defends.
End Of The Over 22 : 71/4
1 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
H. Pandya
22 (39)
R. Pant
32 (51)
J. Neesham
2-0-9-0
21.6
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Another dot to end! This is on middle, Pandya works it to mid-wicket. So back-to-back good overs for India.
21.5
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Good delivery! This is bowled on off and this one jags back in. Pandya somehow keeps it out to mid on.
21.4
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
On the shorter side outside off, Pandya guides it to point.
21.3
1
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
On the shorter side and on the body, this is nudged around the corner for one.
21.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
Better from Pant! This is just outside off, Pant shoulders arms to this one.
21.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
Poor shot! This is behind a fuller length outside off, Pant throws his bat at it away from his body but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 21 : 70/4
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
H. Pandya
22 (36)
R. Pant
31 (48)
M. Santner
1-1-0-0
20.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
A maiden to begin with by Santner. This is shorter and around off, Pandya pushes it to the left of the bowler who dives and stops it.
20.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
20.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
On the stumps, Pandya plays another defensive stroke.
20.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Flatter and on middle, Pandya goes back and keeps it out.
20.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Full and on off, this is hit back to the bowler.
20.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Hardik Pandya
Floats it up on off, Pandya strokes it to covers.
Mitchell Snatner is on!
End Of The Over 20 : 70/4
8 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 219.3
- 119.4
- 019.5
- 1 WD 19.6
- 419.6
R. Pant
31 (48)
H. Pandya
22 (30)
J. Neesham
1-0-8-0
19.6
4
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
FOUR! Spoils the over! Short and wide outside off, Pant throws his bat at it. The ball finds the outside edge and goes to the third man fence.
19.6
wd
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
Way too wide outside off, this is left alone. The umpire wides it.
19.5
0
Jimmy Neesham To Rishabh Pant
On the fuller side, the batter pushes it to mid off.
19.4
1
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
A little too straight, this is worked to mid-wicket for one.
19.3
2
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
A better throw and Pandya would have been in trouble! Shorter and on the body, Pandya pulls it to the left of fine leg. The batters take one and then go for the second. Ferguson picks the ball up and throws it wide of the keeper who collects it, then moves to his left and whips the bails off. Pandya makes it in by then.
19.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Another one on a length and around off, this is defended.
19.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Hardik Pandya
Starts off with a good length ball on off, it is blocked.
Jimmy Neesham is on now!
End Of The Over 19 : 62/4
2 Runs
- 018.1
- 218.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
R. Pant
27 (46)
H. Pandya
19 (26)
L. Ferguson
4-0-9-0
18.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Back of a length on off, Pant guides it to point.
18.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Good length ball on off, Pant strokes it to the man at point.
18.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Full on middle and leg, Pant pushes it to mid on.
18.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Back of a length ball on off, Pant gets on his toes and keeps it down.
18.2
2
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Good shot but very well fielded in the deep by Neesham. Good length ball on the body, Pant plays a short arm pull towards square leg. Neesham runs to his left from deep mid-wicket and saves a certain boundary.
18.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
Play and a miss. Full outside off, it goes with the angle. Pant looks to drive it but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 18 : 60/4
9 Runs
- 017.1
- 1 WD 17.2
- 217.2
- 217.3
- 217.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
R. Pant
25 (40)
H. Pandya
19 (26)
de Grandhomme
2-0-13-0
17.6
1
Colin de Grandhomme To Rishabh Pant
Around off, Pant guides it down the third man region and gets a single. He keeps the strike. 9 runs off the over without any risk. The two youngsters who are known for their flashy cricket are doing smart work here.
17.5
1
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
Good length ball on middle, Hardik flicks it to mid-wicket and gets just one.
17.4
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
Once again the length is full on middle and off, Pandya flicks it wide of mid-wicket and gets another brace.
17.3
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
Good running and smartly played too. Full on middle and leg, Pandya flicks it with soft hands towards the fine leg region. They run the first hard and call for the second. The fielder from mid-wicket gets to the ball but cannot stop the second.
17.2
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
Back of a length ball on the pads, Hardik glances it wide of square leg and gets a couple.
17.2
wd
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
WIDE! De Grandhomme bowls it full but down the leg side, Hardik shuffles and looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.
17.1
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Hardik Pandya
Good length ball on off, Pandya pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 17 : 51/4
4 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 1 WD 16.4
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
H. Pandya
12 (21)
R. Pant
24 (39)
L. Ferguson
3-0-7-0
16.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Hardik Pandya
Another single to end! Good length and outside off, Pandya guides it down to third man and takes one.
16.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Rishabh Pant
On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one. 50 up for India.