Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. New Zealand: 179/4 (rr 10.33)
17.2
4
Ali to Ravindra, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Ravindra cuts to cover for four. Misfielded by Curran. More boundary balls offered up in this over.
17.1
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Ali returns into the attack. Ali to Ravindra, no run Ravindra defends a length ball on off stump to cover. Good start to this new England over.
Over 17: 13 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. New Zealand: 175/4 (rr 10.29)
16.6
4
Curran to Chapman, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. Chapman pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
16.5
•
Curran to Chapman, no run Chapman drives a length ball outside off to extra cover.
16.4
1
Curran to Ravindra, 1 run Ravindra pulls a back of a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
16.3
2
Curran to Ravindra, 2 runs Ravindra pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for two runs.
16.2
2
Curran to Ravindra, 2 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Ravindra goes onto the back foot and pulls to deep backward square leg for two runs.
16.1
4
Curran is back. Curran to Ravindra, FOUR! Ravindra drives a length ball on off stump for four.
Over 16: 12 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. New Zealand: 162/4 (rr 10.12)
15.6
1
Rashid to Ravindra, 1 run Ravindra pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
15.5
1
Rashid to Chapman, 1 run Chapman works a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
15.4
•
Rashid to Chapman, no run Rashid bowls a length ball on middle stump. Chapman defends back to the bowler.
15.3
6
Rashid to Chapman, SIX! Chapman slogs a length ball on leg stump for six. Important runs by Chapman who moves to 35.
15.2
4
Rashid to Chapman, FOUR! Rashid delivers a length ball outside off. Chapman cuts for four.
15.1
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Rashid is back on. Rashid to Chapman, no run Rashid delivers a length ball on middle stump. Chapman misses an attempted forward defensive.
Over 15: 9 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. New Zealand: 150/4 (rr 10.0)
14.6
2
Ali to Ravindra, 2 runs New Zealand reach the 150-mark. Ravindra works a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for two runs.
14.5
1
Ali to Chapman, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Chapman goes down the pitch and works to long on for one run.
14.4
•
Ali to Chapman, no run Length ball on middle stump. Chapman defends back to the bowler.
14.3
4
Ali to Chapman, FOUR! Chapman pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for four.
14.2
Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra. Off break length ball, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Harry Brook
14.1
1
Ravindra, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. Ali comes back on. Ali to Chapman, 1 run Ali bowls a length ball on middle stump. Chapman works to backward square leg for one run. Chapman moves to 20.
Over 14: 10 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. New Zealand: 141/4 (rr 10.07)
13.6
W
Ahmed to Phillips, OUT! Phillips is out, a little short of the half-century. The 25-ball innings was worth 42 runs. Back of a length ball on off stump. Phillips pulls to deep mid wicket and is caught by Curran. With a strike-rate of 168 that was an excellent knock from Phillips. That's the second wicket for Ahmed for 28 runs.
13.5
4
Ahmed to Phillips, FOUR! Good shot. Phillips cuts a length ball outside off for four.
13.4
•
Ahmed to Phillips, no run Phillips misses a length ball outside off.
13.3
1
Ahmed to Chapman, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Chapman reverse sweeps to deep backward point for one run. New Zealand need 39 runs from 39 balls.
13.2
4
Ahmed to Chapman, FOUR! Chapman reverse sweeps a length ball outside off for four.
13.1
1
Ahmed returns into the attack. Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Phillips pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 13: 16 runs. Bowler: Brydon Carse. New Zealand: 131/3 (rr 10.08)
12.6
4
Carse to Chapman, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. Carse bowls a length ball on middle stump. Chapman goes onto the back foot and defends for four.
12.5
1
Carse to Phillips, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Phillips works to short fine leg for one run. Run out attempt by Rashid but missed the stumps. New Zealand are 128/4 compared to England's 122/2 at this stage of the innings. New Zealand need 49 runs from 43 balls.
12.4
6
Carse to Phillips, SIX! Phillips pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six.
12.3
2
Carse to Phillips, 2 runs Phillips drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for two runs. A gun knock from Phillips who now has 30 having faced 19 balls. New Zealand need to get 56 runs from 45 balls.
12.2
1
Carse to Chapman, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Chapman drives to deep extra cover for one run.
12.1
2
Carse is back. Carse to Chapman, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Chapman cuts to deep backward point for two runs. Misfielded by Livingstone.
Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. New Zealand: 115/3 (rr 9.58)
11.6
1
Rashid to Chapman, 1 run Chapman drives a length ball on off stump to deep extra cover for one run.
11.5
1
Rashid to Phillips, 1 run Phillips late cuts a length ball outside off to backward point for one run. Misfielded by Carse.
11.4
6
Rashid to Phillips, SIX! Rashid bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Phillips pulls for six. New Zealand push their noses in front. The ball gets launched clear of the outfield.
11.3
•
Rashid to Phillips, no run Length ball on leg stump. Phillips works to short fine leg.
11.2
1
Rashid to Chapman, 1 run Chapman pushes a length ball on middle stump to extra cover for one run.
11.1
1
Rashid returns into the attack. Rashid to Phillips, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Phillips goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 11: 9 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. New Zealand: 105/3 (rr 9.55)
10.6
1
Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Phillips sweeps to deep backward square leg for one run. Phillips moves to 20 off 14 balls.
10.5
1
Ahmed to Chapman, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Chapman goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
10.4
1
Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Phillips pushes a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
10.3
4
Ahmed to Phillips, FOUR! Hundred-up now for New Zealand. Phillips cuts a length ball outside off for four.
10.2
1
Ahmed to Chapman, 1 run Chapman late cuts a length ball on off stump to gully for one run.
10.1
1
Ahmed continues. Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Phillips drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
Over 10: 10 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. New Zealand: 96/3 (rr 9.6)
9.6
1
Ali to Phillips, 1 run Length ball outside off. Phillips cuts to deep cover for one run.
9.5
•
Ali to Phillips, no run Phillips leaves a length ball outside off.
9.4
6
Ali to Phillips, SIX! Phillips pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for six. The ball gets the full treatment. It flies clear of the outfield.
9.3
2
Ali to Phillips, 2 runs Phillips drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for two runs.
9.2
•
Ali to Phillips, no run Phillips drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler. Brilliant fielding by Ali. Good job there, saves runs.
9.1
1
Ali, right-arm spin, comes on. Ali to Chapman, 1 run Chapman pulls a length ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. New Zealand: 86/3 (rr 9.56)
8.6
1
Ahmed to Chapman, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Chapman pulls to long on for one run. End of a good sequence for the bowling side. That's a good over of bowling: 3 off it and a wicket.
8.5
•
Ahmed to Chapman, no run Length ball outside off. Chapman misses a cut.
8.4
•
Ahmed to Chapman, no run Length ball on leg stump. Chapman works to mid wicket. Tight over so far from Ahmed.
8.3
1
Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Length ball outside off. Phillips goes onto the front foot and drives to deep cover for one run.
8.2
Rehan Ahmed to Mark Chapman. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot cut well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Liam Livingstone
8.1
W
Ahmed continues. Ahmed to Seifert, OUT! This is out. Seifert goes having got 49 runs after being at the crease for 33 deliveries. Length ball on middle stump. Seifert works and is caught by the bowler.
Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. New Zealand: 83/2 (rr 10.38)
7.6
1
Rashid to Seifert, 1 run Rashid delivers a length ball outside off. Seifert cuts to deep square leg for one run.
7.5
1
Rashid to Phillips, 1 run Phillips works a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
7.4
1
Rashid to Seifert, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Seifert slog-sweeps to deep square leg for one run.
7.3
•
Rashid to Seifert, no run Rashid delivers a half volley outside off. Seifert cuts to short fine leg.
7.2
1
Rashid to Phillips, 1 run Phillips drives a half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
7.1
1
Rashid returns. Rashid to Seifert, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Seifert pulls to long on for one run.
Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. New Zealand: 78/2 (rr 11.14)
6.6
1
Ahmed to Seifert, 1 run Seifert works a length ball on middle stump for one run. England take 2 wickets for 6 runs in the over.
6.5
1
Ahmed to Phillips, 1 run Phillips has faced 2 balls and is now in the action. Length ball outside off. Phillips cuts for one run.
6.4
Rehan Ahmed to Glenn Phillips. Leg spinner length ball, leg stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to mid wicket for no run, fielded by Moeen Ali
6.3
1
Phillips, right-handed bat, is next in. Ahmed to Seifert, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Seifert works to deep mid wicket for one run. At this early stage in their innings, England were 65/0.
6.2
1,W
Mitchell, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Ahmed to Seifert, OUT!, 1 run One wicket brings two. Mitchell has to go. Run out. Ahmed delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Seifert cuts for one run. Fielding by Ahmed results in a run out. The decision stands after a review.
6.1
1
Ahmed, right-arm spin, comes on. Ahmed to Mitchell, 1 run Mitchell flicks a full toss on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 6: 8 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. New Zealand: 73/1 (rr 12.17)
5.6
4
Curran to Seifert, FOUR! This partnership is now 50 runs. Seifert pulls a length ball on middle stump for four.
5.5
1
Curran to Mitchell, 1 run Mitchell drives a half volley outside off to long on for one run.
5.4
1
Curran to Seifert, 1 run Pace off. Seifert cuts a slower ball outside off to cover for one run.
5.3
1
Curran to Mitchell, 1 run Mitchell drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
5.2
1
Curran to Seifert, 1 run Batters grab a single after the dot. Seifert drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
5.1
•
Curran is back into the attack. Curran to Seifert, no run More variation with pace. Seifert misses a slower ball half volley outside off. This'll do from England. No run.
Over 5: 15 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. New Zealand: 65/1 (rr 13.0)
4.6
1ˡᵇ
Rashid to Seifert, 1 leg bye Length ball on middle stump. Seifert misses. Run out attempt by Fielder but missed the stumps. Leg bye adds one to the total. A chance for a runout at the end of the over goes begging. Fielder misfires with the throw. New Zealand are scoring at 13.0. They require 7.4 runs per over to win.
4.5
4
Rashid to Seifert, FOUR! Terrific stroke-play. Rashid bowls a length ball outside off. Seifert slogs for four.
4.4
6
Rashid to Seifert, SIX! Seifert pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for six. Exemplary batting by Seifert who goes to 32 runs from 18 balls.
4.3
•
Rashid to Seifert, no run Seifert drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
4.2
4
Rashid to Seifert, FOUR! Seifert slogs a length ball on off stump for four.
4.1
•
Rashid, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Rashid to Seifert, no run Rashid delivers a half volley outside off. Seifert drives back to the bowler. Good start to this new England over.
Over 4: 15 runs. Bowler: Luke Wood. New Zealand: 50/1 (rr 12.5)
3.6
2
Wood to Mitchell, 2 runs This brings up the fifty for New Zealand. Mitchell works a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
3.5
1
Wood to Seifert, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Seifert drives to long off for one run.
3.4
4
Wood to Seifert, FOUR! Seifert drives a length ball on middle stump for four. Seifert goes to 21 off 13 balls.
3.3
1
Wood to Mitchell, 1 run Length ball outside off. Mitchell defends to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Malan but the batter is safe.
3.2
6
Wood to Mitchell, SIX! Mitchell pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
3.1
1
Wood resumes. Wood to Seifert, 1 run Wood continues this spell with another over. Their last one went for runs but it also had some success for England. This one starts with a single. Full toss on middle stump. Seifert drives to long on for one run. Run out attempt by Brook but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw.
Over 3: 11 runs. Bowler: Brydon Carse. New Zealand: 35/1 (rr 11.67)
2.6
1
Carse to Seifert, 1 run Seifert defends a length ball on off stump to cover for one run.
2.5
4
Carse to Seifert, FOUR! Seifert drives a length ball on middle stump for four.
2.4
•
Carse to Seifert, no run Half volley on middle stump. Seifert works to square leg.
2.3
•
Carse to Seifert, no run Half volley on off stump. Seifert drives to cover.
2.2
6
Carse to Seifert, SIX! Seifert pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
2.1
•
Carse, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Carse to Seifert, no run Yorker outside off. Seifert goes onto the front foot and drives back to the bowler. Fielding side wants another wicket but without conceding double-digit runs. Good start to this new England over. We've got a game on here!
Over 2: 13 runs. Bowler: Luke Wood. New Zealand: 24/1 (rr 12.0)
1.6
Luke Wood to Daryl Mitchell. No movement half volley, outside off on the back foot pushed well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Liam Livingstone
1.5
W
Wood to Allen, OUT! Gone. Wood strikes and England start the fist-bumps. Allen is out with a score of 16 runs from 6 balls. Allen tries to slog and misses a length ball on middle stump and is bowled.
1.4
1
Wood to Seifert, 1 run Seifert drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
1.3
1
Wood to Allen, 1 run Allen drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
1.2
4
Wood to Allen, FOUR! Allen drives a half volley on middle stump for four. Another expensive over could be on the cards.
1.2
1ʷᵈ
Wood to Allen, 1 wide Wide given. Wood bowls a length ball wide down leg. Allen fails to make contact.
1.1
4
Wood, left-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Wood to Allen, FOUR! Allen slogs a length ball on off stump for four.
Over 1: 11 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. New Zealand: 11/0 (rr 11.0)
0.6
•
Curran to Seifert, no run Seifert works a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
0.5
•
Curran to Seifert, no run Seifert misses a length ball on leg stump.
0.4
4
Curran to Seifert, FOUR! Seifert is up and running with a boundary after 2 balls. Seifert pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
0.3
•
Curran to Seifert, no run Seifert works a length ball on middle stump to square leg.
0.2
3
Curran to Allen, 3 runs Entertaining cricket with the bat and in the field now. Batters running well. Allen works a length ball outside off to deep cover for three runs. Wonderful fielding by Wood.
0.1
4
Curran will open the bowling. Allen will take the strike. Curran to Allen, FOUR! The opener wastes no time! New batter starts with a positive mindset, getting into the game with a boundary. Allen drives a half volley outside off for four. Immediate momentum builder for the batting side.
Over 20: 4 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 175/8 (rr 8.75)
19.6
W
Henry to Livingstone, OUT! Livingstone is back in the pavilion with a contribution of 26 runs added to the total. Eight wickets down for 175 runs after 20 overs. Half volley outside off. Livingstone goes onto the front foot and drives in the air. Caught by Southee at extra cover. Good job by Henry with the ball. First wicket for Henry. England finish on 175 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Next up New Zealand will start their chase feeling confident that they will get past this total.
19.6
1ʷᵈ
Henry to Livingstone, 1 wide Length ball wide outside off. Livingstone offers no shot. Wide given.
19.5
Matt Henry to Brydon Carse. Slower ball length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for 1 byes
19.4
1
Carse, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Henry to Livingstone, 1 run Livingstone drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
19.3
W
Henry to Ahmed, OUT! Ahmed has to go. Run out. Yorker on off stump. Ahmed goes onto the front foot and drives back to the bowler. Run out by direct hit by Henry. This is a game of small margins.
19.2
•
Henry to Ahmed, no run Yorker wide outside off. Ahmed fails to make contact.
19.1
1
Henry comes back on. Henry to Livingstone, 1 run Livingstone will be looking to add to the runs. The first ball goes for a single. Full toss outside off. Livingstone drives to long off for one run.
Over 19: 13 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. England: 171/6 (rr 9.0)
18.6
1ˡᵇ
Southee to Livingstone, 1 leg bye Yorker on leg stump. Livingstone misses. Leg bye adds one to the total.
18.5
3
Southee to Ahmed, 3 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Ahmed pulls to deep mid wicket for three runs.
18.4
1
Southee to Livingstone, 1 run Livingstone works a yorker on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
18.3
6
Southee to Livingstone, SIX! Nice strike! Southee delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Livingstone goes onto the back foot and slogs for six. Destructive hitting.
18.2
2
Southee to Livingstone, 2 runs Length ball on middle stump. Livingstone pulls to long on for two runs.
18.1
•
Southee returns into the attack. Southee to Livingstone, no run Livingstone slogs a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Ravindra to Ahmed, 2 runs Ahmed slogs a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs. One wicket, 9 runs scored in this over.
17.5
6
Ravindra to Ahmed, SIX! Needing 3 balls to get off the mark Ahmed is now amongst the runs. Ahmed slogs a half volley outside off for six.
17.4
•
Ravindra to Ahmed, no run Ahmed drives a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
17.3
Rachin Ravindra to Rehan Ahmed. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to cover for no run, fielded by Kyle Jamieson
17.2
W
Ravindra to Curran, OUT! Curran's stay in the middle is short-lived, goes for 5 runs. Length ball on off stump. Curran slogs to deep mid wicket and is caught by Allen. Curran reviews, but the catch stands. Massive wicket.
17.1
1
Ravindra returns into the attack. Ravindra to Livingstone, 1 run England reach 150 runs. Livingstone cuts a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
Over 17: 9 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 149/5 (rr 8.76)
16.6
1
Henry to Livingstone, 1 run A single to end the over, 9 runs from it. Livingstone pulls a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run. Wonderful fielding by Phillips. The over ends with some good fielding, saving some inevitable extra runs.
16.5
1
Henry to Curran, 1 run Misfield gifts some runs to the batter. Curran drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run. Misfielded by Allen.
16.4
•
Henry to Curran, no run Length ball on middle stump. Curran drives back to the bowler.
16.3
FOUR! Matt Henry to Sam Curran. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot cut well timed for 4 runs
16.2
1
Henry to Livingstone, 1 run Length ball outside off. Livingstone cuts to deep cover for one run.
16.1
2
Curran, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. Henry comes back on. Henry to Livingstone, 2 runs Livingstone works a length ball on off stump to square leg for two runs. Run out attempt by Phillips but missed the stumps. Fielder can't find the target.
Santner to Ali, OUT! Ali is dispatched for 1. Length ball outside off. Ali slog-sweeps to deep square leg and is caught by Phillips.
15.5
1
Santner to Livingstone, 1 run Length ball outside off. Livingstone cuts to deep cover for one run.
15.4
Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving well timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Finn Allen
15.3
Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the back foot worked to extra cover for no run, fielded by Rachin Ravindra
15.2
W
Santner to Malan, OUT! This is out. Malan goes having got 26 runs coming from 21 deliveries. Length ball on leg stump. Malan slogs to fine leg and is caught by Jamieson.
15.1
1
Santner returns. Santner to Livingstone, 1 run Length ball outside off. Livingstone cuts to deep cover for one run.
Over 15: 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. England: 137/3 (rr 9.13)
14.6
1
Southee to Livingstone, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Livingstone goes onto the back foot and works to long on for one run.
14.5
6
Southee to Livingstone, SIX! Livingstone slogs a half volley on off stump for six. Batter unleashes on this one and clears the boundary.
14.4
•
Southee to Livingstone, no run Livingstone defends a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
14.3
•
Southee to Livingstone, no run Livingstone misses a back of a length ball outside off.
14.2
•
Southee to Livingstone, no run Livingstone works a back of a length ball on middle stump to square leg.
14.1
1
Southee to Malan, 1 run Malan cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run.
14.1
1ʷᵈ
Southee is back into the attack. Southee to Malan, 1 wide Wide ball. Slower ball wide outside off. Malan misses a cut.
Over 14: 2 runs. Bowler: Ish Sodhi. England: 128/3 (rr 9.14)
13.6
1
Sodhi to Malan, 1 run Malan drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run. Just the 2 runs conceded for that wicket.
13.5
Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the back foot driving well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Glenn Phillips
13.4
W
Sodhi to Brook, OUT! Brook is out having got to just 4. Sodhi delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Brook pulls to deep square leg and is caught by Chapman.
13.3
•
Sodhi to Brook, no run Bowler's not conceded anything at the half-way point of the over. Brook cuts a length ball outside off to cover.
13.2
•
Sodhi to Brook, no run Brook pulls a back of a length ball wide down leg to short fine leg.
13.1
•
Sodhi is back. Sodhi to Brook, no run Length ball on middle stump. Brook defends to extra cover. Solid from New Zealand.
Santner to Malan, no run Malan reverse sweeps a length ball on off stump to first slip.
11.5
1
Santner to Brook, 1 run Brook cuts a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
11.4
1
Santner to Malan, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Malan goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.3
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rachin Ravindra
11.2
W
Santner to Bairstow, OUT! Wonderful display from Bairstow who leaves with 73 runs from 41 balls. Length ball outside off. Bairstow slogs to deep mid wicket and is caught by Mitchell. With a strike-rate of 178 that was an excellent knock by Bairstow. That's the first wicket for Santner.
11.1
6
Santner comes back on. Santner to Bairstow, SIX! England reach three-figures with some style. The runs have come at a rate of 9.4 runs per over. Bairstow pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for six.
Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Ish Sodhi. England: 99/1 (rr 9.0)
10.6
•
Sodhi to Malan, no run Length ball outside off. Malan fails to make contact.
10.5
2
Sodhi to Malan, 2 runs Misfield donates some runs to the batter. Sodhi delivers a length ball on off stump. Malan drives to deep backward point for two runs. Misfielded by Phillips.
10.4
•
Sodhi to Malan, no run Length ball outside off. Malan tries a drive but misses.
10.3
•
Sodhi to Malan, no run Malan cuts a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover.
10.2
4
Sodhi to Malan, FOUR! Full toss on middle stump. Malan goes onto the front foot and flicks for four.
10.1
1
Sodhi resumes. Sodhi to Bairstow, 1 run Bairstow pulls a length ball on leg stump to gully for one run.
Santner to Malan, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Malan drives to long on for one run.
7.5
•
Santner to Malan, no run Length ball outside off. Malan fails to make contact.
7.5
5ʷᵈ
Santner to Malan, 5 wides Length ball wide down leg. Malan misses a glance. That is five wides. Bowler cancels out the dot ball with an extra.
7.4
•
Santner to Malan, no run Length ball on off stump. Malan reverse sweeps to gully.
7.3
1
Santner to Bairstow, 1 run Length ball outside off. Bairstow cuts to deep cover for one run.
7.2
•
Santner to Bairstow, no run Length ball outside off. Bairstow misses an attempted cut.
7.1
2
Santner is back on. Santner to Bairstow, 2 runs Bairstow cuts a length ball outside off to deep backward point for two runs.
Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Ish Sodhi. England: 67/1 (rr 9.57)
6.6
1
Sodhi to Bairstow, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Bairstow pushes to long on for one run. Impressive shot-making in this innings from Bairstow who goes to 50 runs from 26 balls.
6.5
Ish Sodhi to Dawid Malan. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Glenn Phillips
6.4
W
Sodhi to Jacks, OUT! Dismissed! Jacks goes for 16 runs after facing 15 balls. Length ball outside off. Jacks cuts to wicketkeeper and is caught by Seifert.
6.3
•
Sodhi to Jacks, no run Jacks drives a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
6.2
1
Sodhi to Bairstow, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Bairstow drives to long off for one run.
6.1
1
Sodhi, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Sodhi to Jacks, 1 run Jacks flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 6: 7 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 63/0 (rr 10.5)
5.6
1
Henry to Jacks, 1 run Going with pace off. Jacks cuts a slower ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
5.5
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Henry to Jacks, no run Length ball down leg. Jacks misses a flick. Batting side's expected runs is up to 218 now.
5.4
4
Henry to Jacks, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. Jacks works a length ball on middle stump for four.
5.3
1
Henry to Bairstow, 1 run Bairstow cuts a length ball outside off to backward point for one run. Run out attempt by Chapman but missed the stumps.
5.2
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Henry to Bairstow, no run Bairstow drives a half volley outside off to extra cover.
5.1
1
Henry is back into the attack. Henry to Jacks, 1 run Jacks slogs a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
Over 5: 14 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. England: 56/0 (rr 11.2)
4.6
4
Southee to Bairstow, FOUR! Bairstow works a length ball on leg stump for four.
4.5
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Southee to Bairstow, no run Bairstow defends a back of a length ball on off stump to mid off.
4.4
1
Southee to Jacks, 1 run Jacks works a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket for one run. Run out attempt by Ravindra but missed the stumps.
4.3
2
Southee to Jacks, 2 runs This brings up the fifty for England without loss. Openers doing well. Jacks glances a length ball on middle stump to short fine leg for two runs. Misfielded by Sodhi.
4.2
1
Southee to Bairstow, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Bairstow pulls to deep square leg for one run.
4.1
6
Southee is back into the attack. Southee to Bairstow, SIX! Bairstow drives a length ball outside off for six.
Jamieson to Bairstow, 1 run Bairstow steers a length ball outside off to third for one run.
3.5
6
Jamieson to Bairstow, SIX! Short ball on off stump. Bairstow goes onto the back foot and hooks for six. Three sixes for this batter. Lovely stuff, a big hit. Batter has hoicked this one over the boundary. Important runs by Bairstow who moves to 35.
3.4
4
Jamieson to Bairstow, FOUR! Bairstow drives a length ball on off stump for four.
3.3
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Jamieson to Bairstow, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Bairstow tries a drive but misses.
3.2
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Jamieson to Bairstow, no run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Bairstow cuts to backward point.
3.1
6
Jamieson, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Jamieson to Bairstow, SIX! Bairstow flicks a half volley on middle stump for six. Bairstow goes to 25 off 13 balls.
Santner to Jacks, FOUR! Length ball on leg stump. Jacks slogs for four.
2.5
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Santner to Jacks, no run Length ball on off stump. Jacks cuts to cover.
2.4
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Santner to Jacks, no run Length ball outside off. Jacks drives to cover.
2.3
1
Santner to Bairstow, 1 run Bairstow works a length ball on leg stump to square leg for one run.
2.2
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Santner to Bairstow, no run Length ball on off stump. Bairstow goes onto the back foot and defends to cover. After 2.2 overs this is a nicely poise contest.
2.1
4
Santner, left-arm spin, is introduced. Santner to Bairstow, FOUR! Santner bowls a half volley on leg stump. Bairstow slog-sweeps for four.
Over 2: 12 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 16/0 (rr 8.0)
1.6
1
Henry to Bairstow, 1 run Bairstow works a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run. Neither team has really gained a significant advantage in these early stages.
1.5
6
Henry to Bairstow, SIX! Bairstow flicks a half volley on off stump for six. This ball is clubbed for a maximum.
1.4
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Henry to Bairstow, no run Bairstow cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
1.3
4
Henry to Bairstow, FOUR! Bairstow works a length ball on middle stump for four.
1.2
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Henry to Bairstow, no run Bairstow misses a length ball outside off.
1.1
1
Henry, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Henry to Jacks, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Jacks drives to deep square leg for one run.
Over 1: 4 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. England: 4/0 (rr 4.0)
0.6
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Southee to Bairstow, no run Length ball on middle stump. Bairstow works to mid on.
0.5
2
Southee to Bairstow, 2 runs Bairstow drives a length ball outside off to deep backward point for two runs. Misfielded by Allen.
0.4
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Southee to Bairstow, no run Bairstow defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
0.3
1
Southee to Jacks, 1 run Length ball outside off. Jacks drives to backward point for one run. Wonderful fielding by Henry.
0.2
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Southee to Jacks, no run Jacks defends a length ball outside off to first slip.
0.1
1
Bairstow and Jacks come to the crease. Southee will open the bowling. Southee to Bairstow, 1 run England are projected to post a total of around 178 in this innings. If they exceed that number they will be confident of defending their total. Batter is instantly off the mark. Bairstow works a back of a length ball outside off to short fine leg for one run.
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