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NZ vs ENG, 2019 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Eden Park, Auckland , Nov 10, 2019
146/5 (11.0/11)
146/7 (11.0/11)
New Zealand tied with England (England win Super Over by 9 runs)
England lift the trophy, having taken the series 3-2! What a fabulous series. Started England's way, tilted towards New Zealand, almost overturned but at the last moment, Jordan pulled it back - first with the bat and then with the ball. The teams now get ready to play red-ball cricket, with the first Test starting on Thursday, 21st November, 2019 at 11 am local (2200 GMT) in Mount Maunganui. One of our colleagues (we call him Selfie, do not ask why), feels that the best timings across the world to watch cricket is Tests in New Zealand. He is already ready, eagerly waiting for the first ball to be bowled, to cover that series. You be there too. But for now, ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Victorious England captain, Eoin Morgan, says that he is delighted with the result, first of all, being surprised that they manged to get a game given the conditions. Praises both sides for playing really well in a 11-over game and adds that Chris Jordan was super in the Super Over. On his stunning catch, Morgan says that he himself is surprised and believes that lot of money would have lost by people betting on him to drop the catch. On his thoughts about playing an extended game, Eoin says that none of the players would have minded it, given the excitement it caused.
New Zealand captain, Tim Southee, feels that it was a great entertainment for the crowd but is sad that he could not finish on the right side of it. On being asked abut 146, Southee says that he did feel that it might be enough but adds that now-a-days, nothing can be taken for granted. Feels that it was a terrific T20I series and is looking forward to the Tests now.
MITCHELL SANTNER HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES. No interview. Strange.
JONNY BAIRSTOW HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Bairstow says that it does feel nice to score some runs and add value to the team's cause. Feels the pitch was excellent for the batsmen. Admits that 147 was imposing but also says that there were a few guys in the team who have played T10 cricket and they had the confidence. Hopes to take this momentum into the Test series.
Now, England. How did they win this? Just like they did on July 14, 2019. The Kiwis were the better side for the major portion of the game but the visitors won crucial moments. For instance, after going for 55 in the first 3 overs, stemming the run flow. At that stage, some might have expected even 200 from the Kiwis. Then, with the bat, to pull off a heist in spite of losing Morgan, then Bairstow. Hats off to the Sam Currans and the Chris Jordans who made fans believe that if you stay till the end, you can still cross the line. Please stay tuned for the presentation.
With the bat, one has to question the shot selections by some of the Kiwi batsmen. They got out to the longest part of the boundary which should not have been the case. Targetting the right areas to the correct side of the ground, is the ideal way to go.
One of the few decisions was the choice to let Tim Seifert face the first ball of the Super Over. Too high a pressure to let the youngster face. Guptill should have faced it. Then backtracking, some of the bowling lengths, allowing Sam Curran to get some easy runs and then that final over from Chris Jordan - full tosses at that stage?
Finally, the match ends. A game which should have started at 2 pm local and ended at 5.30 pm, started around 4 pm and has ended at 6.30 pm instead. But what a thriller. Boiling down to the last ball of the regular game and then into the Super Over. England have been given back what they gave in Nelson. The Kiwis had this in the bag - but some poor decisions cost them the game.
Ball 6: Chris Jordan to Colin de Grandhomme, DOT BALL. ENGLAND WIN BY 9 RUNS IN THE SUPER OVER! It is over. Jordan has done it. Outside off, de Grandhomme punches it away but it is straight to cover. The batsmen do not even bother running, helplessly looking at the cock-a-hoop English side.
Ball 5: Chris Jordan to Martin Guptill, 1 RUN. That should be the series for England! 10 NEEDED FROM THE FINAL BALL! Guptill is unhappy. In fact, he is furious. Full and outside off, Martin smashes this down to long off and all he can get is a single.
Colin de Grandhomme walks in now.
Ball 4: Chris Jordan to Tim Seifert, OUT! Brilliant catch from Morgan! The Kiwis need 11 from 2 balls now! Full and outside off, Seifert swings his bat, looking to go inside out but his bottom hand comes off the bat and the ball is skewed high in the air. It looks like the ball will clear the fielder but Eoin Morgan races to his left from cover, keeps his eyes on the ball, dives and takes a stunner!
Ball 3: Chris Jordan to Tim Seifert, DOT BALL! Full and outside off, Seifert gets across, looks to ramp but misses. 11 NEEDED FROM 3 NOW.
Ball 2: Chris Jordan to Tim Seifert, FOUR! 11 NEEDED FROM 4 NOW! Full toss, outside off, Seifert backs away and gets it over mid off. The fielder runs back, dives to pull it back in but it is in vain!
Ball 2: Chris Jordan to Tim Seifert, WIDE! The bowler cannot be blamed for that. Tim backs away to the leg side and Jordan bowls it wide outside off. TS reaches out, looking to carve it away but misses. Jordan is not happy with that call. 15 NEEDED FROM 5.
Ball 1: Chris Jordan to Tim Seifert, 2 RUNS. Full and outside off, Seifert gets down and across and scoops it wide of fine leg, for a couple. 16 needed from 5.
Right. The players are back out in the middle. Chris Jordan is the man decided by England. He changes ends though. Not quite sure what is the rule. Nasser Hussain believes that both bowlers should be bowling from one end - whichever be it. Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert are the openers. Looks like Colin de Grandhomme will bat at 3. Here we go...
How ironic is this? New Zealand scored 17 off the first over of this match. And they need 18 off the last over to win the series. Southee missed his length twice in that Super Over and was punished brutally. 18 is a bit too much to get but on this ground, can anyone say anything? Who will be England's Jofra Archer or Ben Stokes tonight?
Ball 6: Tim Southee to Eoin Morgan, 2 RUNS. Nice delivery to finish. Low full toss and around middle, Eoin drags this wide of long on and comes back for the second. NEW ZEALAND NEED 18 TO WIN!
Ball 5: Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 1 RUN. Around middle, pushed to long on for a run. JB wants the second but Morgan rightly sends him back. 15 OFF 5.
Ball 4: Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, SIX! Jonny time! Southee goes length and Bairstow sends him north. Around middle, Jonny goes deep in his crease and swings it miles over long on! 14 OFF 4.
Ball 3: Tim Southee to Eoin Morgan, 1 RUN. Around middle, just short of a yorker, worked through mid-wicket for a single. 8 OFF 3.
Ball 2: Tim Southee to Eoin Morgan, SIX! First of the big hits in the Super Over! 7 off 2. Right in the slot, a length ball, around off, Morgan gets underneath it and sends it sailing over long on!
Ball 1: Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 1 RUN. Full on middle, swung down the ground to long on for a single.
New Zealand bowled better than England but lost it towards the end. They started well, let it loose after Morgan got out, then got it back, only to lose it again. Here come the players again. Bairstow and Morgan are the openers. Tim Southee has taken the responsiblity of bowling the Super Over.
We did feel that 146 may not be enough in 11 overs on this ground. But at 39/3, it seemed like New Zealand had it in their bag. But then Bairstow took over and got it down to 47 from 25 balls before his departure triggered a collapse. And then, we had a Neesham nightmare or a Jordan special - whichever way you look at it.
Seen everything now. Almost 300 scored in a 22-over match. And a Super Over at the end of it. The last match of the T20I series has fittingly boiled down to this.
10.6
4
James Neesham To Chris Jordan
FOUR! IT IS A SUPER OVER! Everyone is smiling. Neesham cannot believe the Christmas gift he just gave. Jordan smiles and feels he was just two metres from winning it here itself for his side. A full toss, around middle, Chris pulls it behind square leg, one bounce and into the fence!
5 needed off the final ball. Super Over? Six?
10.5
2
James Neesham To Chris Jordan
Full and around middle, swung through mid-wicket for a brace.
10.4
6
James Neesham To Chris Jordan
SIX! That has gone off the toe end! A high full toss outside off, Jordan throws his bat at it but does not get it cleanly. Trent Boult gets across from sweeper, leaps for the catch but it sails over!
Chris Jordan walks in. Remember that second T20I?
10.3
W
James Neesham To Tom Curran OUT!
OUT! Caught at short third man! A length ball, pretty wide outside off, Curran throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies thick and fast but straight to Colin de Grandhomme at a very fine short third man! Well done, Mr. Southee. Who keeps a short third man so fine? Well, you did.
10.2
1
James Neesham To Sam Billings
Outside off, on a length, punched down the ground. The ball races away but Tim Southee at mid off slides across to his right to stop the ball. Just a single. 13 needed from 4 balls.
10.1
2
James Neesham To Sam Billings
Yorker on middle, dug out back past the bowler. Mid off gets across and slides but by that time, two runs are taken!
End Of The Over 10 : 131/6
10 Runs
  • 49.1
  • 1 WD9.2
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 1 LB9.6
S. Billings
8 (8)
T. Curran
12 (8)
T. Southee
2-0-22-1
9.6
lb
Tim Southee To Sam Billings
The batsman failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. They pick up a single. Leg bye given by the umpire.
9.5
1
Tim Southee To Tom Curran
The batsman has dug out that yorker at the last second. They pick up a single.
9.4
1
Tim Southee To Sam Billings
Outside off, Billings carves this high in the air. Guptill comes running in from sweeper but the ball lands in front! A run taken.
9.3
1
Tim Southee To Tom Curran
Dropped short, pulled away for a single.
9.2
1
Tim Southee To Sam Billings
Outside off, dabbed to third man for a single.
9.2
wd
Tim Southee To Sam Billings
WIDE. The batsman goes after this one but misses the line completely. Wide signalled by the umpire.
9.1
4
Tim Southee To Sam Billings
FOUR! Down the leg side, paddled over short fine leg!
End Of The Over 9 : 121/6
10 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 1 LB8.2
  • 08.3
  • 68.4
  • 1 WD8.5
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
T. Curran
10 (6)
S. Billings
2 (4)
T. Boult
3-0-35-2
8.6
2
Trent Boult To Tom Curran
BILLINGS SLIPS WHILE BOULT LETS THE BALL SLIP! Comical scenes. Full and around off, Curran whips it through mid-wicket and calls for two. Now, Billings touches his bat at the striker's end, he slips and loses his bat. He still continues to run and is gone for all money as the throw comes in to the bowler. But Boult messes it up and fumbles the ball! Pressure! Nerves!
8.5
0
Trent Boult To Tom Curran
Outside off, Curran gets across and attempts a reverse scoop but misses.
8.5
wd
Trent Boult To Tom Curran
WIDE! Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone. Wide signalled by the umpire.
8.4
6
Trent Boult To Tom Curran
SIX! A length ball, around middle, Curran swings it over mid-wicket!
8.3
0
Trent Boult To Tom Curran
Outside off, Curran backs away and attempts another slice but misses.
8.2
lb
Trent Boult To Sam Billings
NOT OUT. Impact is outside off. Waste of a review from the Kiwis. Full and around off, Billings gets across to scoop but misses and is hit on the pads. Boult appeals for LBW but the umpire moves away. Boult convinces his skipper to take the review and Southee obliges. But Ball Tracker shows the impact to be outside off. A leg bye is taken.
An LBW review against Billings! Looks like the impact is outside off. Yes. Ball Tracker confirms. Review lost for New Zealand.
8.1
0
Trent Boult To Sam Billings
Full and outside off, pretty wide, Billings gets across and looks to slice but misses.
Boult is back.
End Of The Over 8 : 111/6
11 Runs
  • 1 WD7.1
  • 67.1
  • W7.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
S. Billings
2 (2)
T. Curran
2 (2)
M. Santner
2-0-20-2
7.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Sam Billings
The batsman has punched that ball through the off side. They pick up a single. 11 runs and 2 wickets from the over - game -changer from Santner.
7.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Tom Curran
Short and outside off, cut through point for one.
7.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Sam Billings
Around off, worked through mid-wicket for a run.
7.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Tom Curran
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. They pick up a single.
Tom Curran walks to the crease.
7.2
W
Mitchell Santner To Lewis Gregory OUT!
OUT! Caught! Third wicket in the span of 4 balls! Outside off, Gregory backs away and looks to go over cover but finds Tim Southee there, who takes the easiest of catches!
7.1
6
Mitchell Santner To Lewis Gregory
SIX! As easy as you like. Tossed up, on middle, Gregory comes down the track and swings it over long on!
Lewis Gregory walks in to face the team hat-trick.
7.1
W+wd
Mitchell Santner To Sam Curran OUT!
OUT! WIDE AND STUMPED! Beautiful bowling by Santner and exceptional keeping by Seifert. The bowler senses the charge from Curran and fires it wide outside off. Sam is not to the pitch of the ball and has to reach out but misses. Because the ball is wide, even Seifert has to reach out to his left to collect. But he does so with ease, takes a while and disturbs the bails. Curran dives back and it is referred upstairs. Close to call. Finally, after a few replays, the third umpire is convinced that the lights illuminate before the bat touched the crease.
Stumping appeal against Sam Curran! Gone? It is tricky. Photo-finish! Has Curran's bat landed when the ball whipped the bails? Nope! Gone!
Sam Billings walks in.
End Of The Over 7 : 100/4
10 Runs
  • 66.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 26.4
  • 06.5
  • W6.6
J. Bairstow
47 (18)
S. Curran
24 (11)
J. Neesham
1-0-10-1
6.6
W
James Neesham To Jonny Bairstow OUT!
OUT! Caught behind! Bairstow is gone! Does that change the situation again? A length ball outside off, Jonny looks to steer it to third man but only manages a thick outside edge. Easy catch for Seifert and JB walks off! What a knock though. 47 from 18 balls. The equation reads 47 from 24 balls.
6.5
0
James Neesham To Jonny Bairstow
The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
6.4
2
James Neesham To Jonny Bairstow
Full and wide outside off, Bairstow backs away to the leg side, then tries to reach out to hit the ball. Slips but manages to get it behind point. Nice work from Colin de Grandhomme.
6.3
1
James Neesham To Sam Curran
The batsman has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.
6.2
1
James Neesham To Jonny Bairstow
Outside off, punched through the off side for a single.
6.1
6
James Neesham To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! SLAP! What a sound that made of the bat. A short ball, outside off, Bairstow pulls it over mid-wicket for a flat hit!
James Neesham time.
End Of The Over 6 : 90/3
22 Runs
  • 65.1
  • 65.2
  • 65.3
  • 1 WD5.4
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
J. Bairstow
38 (13)
S. Curran
23 (10)
I. Sodhi
1-0-22-0
5.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
The batsman has driven it through mid off. One run added to the total. 22 from the over, 57 needed from 30 balls. The game has changed!
5.5
1
Ish Sodhi To Sam Curran
Driven towards the long off region. They pick up a single.
5.4
1
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
Outside off, pushed through the covers for a single.
5.4
wd
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
WIDE. Well outside off, left alone.
5.3
6
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! Hat-trick of sixes! Full and outside off, Bairstow shimmies down the track and clears long on!
5.2
6
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! Outside off, hammered straight back over the bowler!
5.1
6
Ish Sodhi To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! Full and outside off, Bairstow gets underneath it and swings it over long off!
End Of The Over 5 : 68/3
20 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 64.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
S. Curran
22 (9)
J. Bairstow
18 (8)
S. Kuggeleijn
1-0-20-0
4.6
0
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
Around middle, another swing and a miss.
4.5
0
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
Gets across his stumps and looks to paddle but misses.
4.4
6
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
SIX! Highly skillful batting. A length ball, outside off, carved over cover for a boundary!
4.3
6
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
SIX! Extra pace from Kuggeleijn and it goes! Short and outside off, Tom backs away and slices his cut over third man!
4.2
4
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
FOUR! Intelligent batting. A short ball, around leg, Curran swivels across this time and pulls it over short fine leg!
4.1
4
Scott Kuggeleijn To Sam Curran
FOUR! Beautiful balance. Full and outside off, Tom backs away to the leg side and carves it over cover for a boundary!
End Of The Over 4 : 48/3
9 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
J. Bairstow
18 (8)
S. Curran
2 (3)
M. Santner
1-0-9-0
3.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Jonny Bairstow
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
3.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Sam Curran
The batsman has driven it through mid off. One run added to the total.
3.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Jonny Bairstow
The batsman drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.
3.3
6
Mitchell Santner To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! Nicely hit. Full and around middle, Bairstow swings this cleanly over long on!
3.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Sam Curran
Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a single.
3.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Sam Curran
Down the leg side, Curran misses his flick and is hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 3 : 39/3
17 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 42.3
  • 62.4
  • 1 WD2.5
  • 02.5
  • W2.6
E. Morgan
17 (7)
J. Bairstow
11 (5)
T. Boult
2-0-26-2
2.6
W
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan OUT!
OUT! Caught! Is that the game? Boult haas got a massive wicket. Full and outside off, Morgan looks to get underneath it and go big over the off side but he is a touch too early into the shot. Skies this massively in the air and Scott Kuggeleijn at long off judges the catch well by running in. 39/3 for England in the Powerplay. 108 more needed from 48 balls. Sam Curran has been sent up at number 5.
2.5
0
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
Full and down the leg side, Eoin gets across to flick but misses. He looks for the wide but is not granted.
2.5
wd
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
WIDE. Pressure on Boult as he sprays this miles outside leg.
2.4
6
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
SIX! A short ball, around off, Morgan swivels and pulls it massively over deep backward square leg!
2.3
4
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
FOUR! Nicely hit. Full on middle, Morgan powers this through mid on!
2.2
6
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
SIX! Around middle, Morgan swings it cleanly over mid-wicket!
2.1
0
Trent Boult To Eoin Morgan
Outside off, a play and a miss.
End Of The Over 2 : 22/2
13 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 1 WD1.2
  • 41.2
  • 21.3
  • 1 WD1.4
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
J. Bairstow
11 (5)
E. Morgan
1 (1)
T. Southee
1-0-13-1
1.6
4
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! This is classy from Bairstow. Full and outside off, Jonny reaches out and guides it between short third man and backward point!
1.5
0
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
A low full toss, outside of, pushed back to the bowler.
1.5
wd
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
WIDE. Second of the over. This is down the leg side.
1.4
2
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
Around middle, turned through square leg for a couple.
1.3
4
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Landed outside off, Bairstow backs away and guides it nicely between short third man and backward point!
1.3
wd
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
WIDE! A bouncer, around middle, Jonny ducks and it is wided.
1.2
1
Tim Southee To Eoin Morgan
Yorker outside off, squeezed through point for a single.
The captain comes in now. Eoin Morgan. He needs that 91 again...
1.1
W
Tim Southee To James Vince OUT!
OUT! Caught! Straight down the throat. Full and outside off, Vince gets underneath it and aims to clear mid off but can only find Scott Kuggeleijn there. On second thoughts, will this be a blessing in disguise for England?
Tim Southee to share the new ball with Boult.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/1
9 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 60.4
  • W0.5
  • 10.6
J. Vince
1 (1)
J. Bairstow
1 (1)
T. Boult
1-0-9-1
0.6
1
Trent Boult To James Vince
Short and outside off, cut through point for a single. A sensational opening over from Boult.
James Vince walks in at number 3, replacing Banton.
0.5
W
Trent Boult To Tom Banton OUT!
OUT! LBW! Full and around leg, swinging in, Tom misses his swing and is hit on the pads. Boult appeals and the umpire raises his finger! Banton has a chat with Bairstow and is advised to take it upstairs. Now, here comes some drama. Replays show that the ball hit the front pad and then deflected onto the back pad. But the Ball Tracker picks the back pad impact and rules the decision as correct, with the ball projected to be hitting the stumps. But, the third umpire looks at the replays again and understands that it is the wrong projection. He asks the producer to get Ball Tracker on again and this time, the correct impact is produced. The ball is now projected to be clipping leg stump. So, the decision still stays out, but if the third umpire had not re-checked Ball Tracker, England would have lost a review.
0.4
6
Trent Boult To Tom Banton
SIX! That has been hit off a half volley. Around middle, swung over long on!
0.3
1
Trent Boult To Jonny Bairstow
Full and around off, pushed past the diving bowler, down the ground for a run.
0.2
1
Trent Boult To Tom Banton
On middle, flicked through square leg for a single.
0.1
0
Trent Boult To Tom Banton
Full and outside off, slower in pace, Banton looks to drive but misses.
Can't even go for a bathroom break. The players are back on already. Tom Banton and Jonny Bairstow are the openers. Trent Boult to start off to Banton. Here we go...
Match Info
  • Venue Eden Park, Auckland
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand tied with England (England win Super Over by 9 runs)
  • Player of the Match Jonny Bairstow
  • Player of the Series Mitchell Santner
  • Umpire Wayne Knights (NZ), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Chris Brown (NZ)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 146/5 in 11.0 overs
  • New Zealand 103/2 in 7.3 overs
  • M Guptill 15th T-20I fifty: 50 runs in 19 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-3): New Zealand 55/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 16 balls between M Guptill (35) and C Munro (19)
  • New Zealand 54/0 in 2.4 overs
  • England 100/3 in 6.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 17 balls between J Bairstow (26) and S Curran (23)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-3): England 39/3
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