New Zealand are due to arrive in England in the mid of September to play a bilateral series.Cardiff got their hands on to host the first Test between NZ and England.England Captain Cook expressed his delight over the series.There might be delight among British Pakistani fans too as Edgbaston will host the T20I among two teams and also due to inclusion of fellow British Asian Haseeb Hameed into England squad.This tour will also mark up the return of Ian Botham .
Tests
1st Test at Cardiff
2nd Test at Lord's
3rd Test at Headingley
ODIs
1st ODI at Nottingham
2nd ODI at Lord's
3rd ODI at Taunton
4th ODI at Kia Oval
5th ODI at Manchester
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 0, 149.07kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. B McCullum struck that too firmly to take the single
0.2
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 1, 151.96kph, Big movement through the air. B McCullum plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single
0.3
Curtly Ambrose to Kane Williamson, 0, 151.17kph, K Williamson plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back
0.4
Curtly Ambrose to Kane Williamson, 0, 149.27kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
0.5
Curtly Ambrose to Kane Williamson, 1, 148.13kph, good length on middle stump. K Williamson plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by K Williamson. One run
0.6
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 0, 151.81kph, Big swing from the seamer. B McCullum goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
End of over 1 (2 runs) New Zealand 2 / 0 (RR: 2.00)
James Anderson to Kane Williamson, OUT, 124.98kph, Big movement from the seamer. K Williamson can't get the cut away. The ball is sent into orbit! S Broad settles under it and takes a fine catch
Kane Williamson c S Broad b J Anderson 1 (4m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 25.00
The new batsman is Ross Taylor.
1.2
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 124.96kph, That moved miles. Defended off the back foot
1.3
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1, 128.44kph, J Anderson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. That is an excellent call by R Taylor. One run
1.4
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 4, 126.40kph, good length on middle stump. Aggressive on-drive from B McCullum. That runs away for four
1.5
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.77kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Short length on middle stump. B McCullum defends with a straight bat
1.6
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 125.35kph, That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap
End of over 2 (5 runs) New Zealand 7 / 1 (RR: 3.50)
Ross Taylor 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 1-0-5-1
Brendon McCullum 5 (6b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 1-0-2-0
2.1
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 148.40kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Defended off the back foot
2.2
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.93kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run
2.3
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 147.77kph, short length just outside off stump. R Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
2.4
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 151.71kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. Short length just outside off stump. R Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap
2.5
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 150.88kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Good length just outside off stump. R Taylor struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it
2.6
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 151.63kph, Big movement through the air. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run
End of over 3 (0 runs) New Zealand 7 / 1 (RR: 2.33)
Brendon McCullum 5* (6b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 2-1-2-0
Ross Taylor 1 (8b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 1-0-5-1
3.1
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 1, 128.88kph, No great pace there from J Anderson and he hits a short length just outside off. B McCullum backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. One more
3.2
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 128.85kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Good length on middle stump. R Taylor strides forward and blocks. No run
3.3
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 126.06kph, J Anderson pushes this through at no great pace. Short length just outside off stump. R Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken
3.4
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 128.54kph, Defensive stroke. R Taylor's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap
3.5
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1, 128.77kph, J Anderson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total
3.6
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.74kph, B McCullum plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
End of over 4 (2 runs) New Zealand 9 / 1 (RR: 2.25)
Ross Taylor 2* (12b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 2-0-7-1
Brendon McCullum 6 (8b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 2-1-2-0
4.1
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.79kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Big swing from the seamer. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
4.2
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 1, 151.60kph, short length on middle stump. Excellent timing from B McCullum as he plays a late cut. The batsmen only take one
4.3
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 1, 145.98kph, C Ambrose maintains a tight line just outside leg. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. The batsmen only take one
4.4
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 0, 147.44kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. This one starts on middle and ends up on middle. Defensively played. B McCullum struck that too firmly to take the single
4.5
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 1, 145.56kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. B McCullum swats this one. One more to the total
4.6
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 4, 149.94kph, C Ambrose hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside leg. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed backfoot defensive. That went to the boundary in a flash
End of over 5 (8 runs) New Zealand 17 / 1 (RR: 3.40)
Brendon McCullum 8* (11b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 3-1-10-0
Ross Taylor 8 (15b 1x4 0x6) James Anderson 2-0-7-1
5.1
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.75kph, J Anderson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Short length on middle stump. B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap
5.2
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.72kph, No great pace there from J Anderson and he hits a short length just outside leg. B McCullum hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken
5.3
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 1, 127.88kph, This one is military medium from J Anderson. Full length on middle stump. Crunched through the off side. Well executed backfoot defensive. The batsmen only take one
5.4
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 125.16kph, J Anderson pushes this through at no great pace. R Taylor plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single
5.5
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 4, 112.17kph, J Anderson runs his fingers across the seam. Short length on middle stump. Excellent timing from R Taylor as he plays a late cut. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more
5.6
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1, 128.61kph, J Anderson pushes this through at no great pace. R Taylor backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Single taken
End of over 6 (6 runs) New Zealand 23 / 1 (RR: 3.83)
Ross Taylor 13* (18b 2x4 0x6) James Anderson 3-0-13-1
Brendon McCullum 9 (14b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 3-1-10-0
6.1
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 2, 145.65kph, short length just outside off stump. Well-timed backfoot defensive there. Two more to the total
6.2
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.70kph, short length just outside off stump. R Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
6.3
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 151.24kph, Big movement off the pitch. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single
6.4
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 151.34kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. No run
6.5
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.21kph, That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken
6.6
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.21kph, short length just outside off stump. R Taylor defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap
End of over 7 (2 runs) New Zealand 25 / 1 (RR: 3.57)
Brendon McCullum 9* (14b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 4-1-12-0
Ross Taylor 15 (24b 2x4 0x6) James Anderson 3-0-13-1
7.1
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.62kph, This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. B McCullum goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken
7.2
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 125.71kph, J Anderson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. B McCullum goes on to the back foot and keeps it down
7.3
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 1, 128.57kph, B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken
7.4
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 109.53kph, J Anderson hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single
7.5
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1, 111.31kph, J Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand and he hits a good length just outside off. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
7.6
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.49kph, This one is military medium from J Anderson. Is quick to cut off the single
End of over 8 (2 runs) New Zealand 27 / 1 (RR: 3.38)
Ross Taylor 16* (26b 2x4 0x6) James Anderson 4-0-15-1
Brendon McCullum 10 (18b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 4-1-12-0
8.1
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.67kph, C Ambrose hits a good length on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back
8.2
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 4, 148.65kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement through the air. That's a boundary
8.3
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 0, 145.19kph, Big swing from the seamer. Is quick to cut off the single
8.4
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 4, 143.74kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. Short length on middle stump. Excellent timing and placement. Four
8.5
Curtly Ambrose to Ross Taylor, 1, 146.94kph, good length on middle stump. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsmen only take one
8.6
Curtly Ambrose to Brendon McCullum, 0, 149.60kph, Big movement off the pitch. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. B McCullum rightly sends him back
End of over 9 (9 runs) New Zealand 36 / 1 (RR: 4.00)
Ross Taylor 25* (31b 4x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 5-1-21-0
Brendon McCullum 10 (19b 1x4 0x6) James Anderson 4-0-15-1
9.1
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 108.39kph, That moved miles. R Taylor pushes this ball through the off side
9.2
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 128.47kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Short length on middle stump. R Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken
9.3
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1, 126.52kph, Big movement from the seamer. R Taylor swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
9.4
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 126.47kph, B McCullum plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. B McCullum rightly sends him back
9.5
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 128.39kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. B McCullum plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
9.6
James Anderson to Brendon McCullum, 0, 110.88kph, J Anderson bowls this from the back of his hand and he hits a short length on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. B McCullum rightly sends him back
End of over 10 (1 runs) New Zealand 37 / 1 (RR: 3.70)
Ross Taylor 26* (34b 4x4 0x6) James Anderson 5-0-16-1
Brendon McCullum 10 (22b 1x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 5-1-21-0
The new bowler is Stuart Broad.
10.1
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.23kph, This one starts on middle and ends up on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. One more
10.2
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 4, 149.14kph, good length on middle stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed backfoot defensive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four
10.3
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 151.92kph, S Broad hurls this through. Defensive stroke. B McCullum's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap
10.4
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 4, 146.95kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great backfoot defensive. Four more to the total
10.5
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 2, 147.89kph, That moved miles. Two more added to the total
10.6
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 148.01kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. B McCullum strides forward and blocks. No run
End of over 11 (11 runs) New Zealand 48 / 1 (RR: 4.36)
Ross Taylor 27* (35b 4x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 1-0-11-0
Brendon McCullum 20 (27b 3x4 0x6) James Anderson 5-0-16-1
The new bowler is Ian Botham.
11.1
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 152.00kph, Bouncer! R Taylor sways away
11.2
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 149.88kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. No run
11.3
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 146.97kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. A hint of swing in. Textbook example of a forward defensive there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
11.4
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 4, 151.89kph, A hint of swing in. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more
And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair.
11.5
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 4, 147.41kph, I Botham hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. Four more to the total
11.6
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 2, 151.81kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Two runs
End of over 12 (10 runs) New Zealand 58 / 1 (RR: 4.83)
Brendon McCullum 20* (27b 3x4 0x6) Ian Botham 1-0-10-0
Ross Taylor 37 (41b 6x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 1-0-11-0
12.1
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 151.82kph, S Broad is working up a good head of steam here. B McCullum plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run
12.2
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 151.78kph, S Broad hurls this through. That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken
12.3
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 150.61kph, B McCullum backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap
12.4
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 4, 144.64kph, short length just outside off stump. Excellent timing from B McCullum as he plays a backfoot defensive. That went to the boundary in a flash
12.5
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, 0, 148.99kph, short length just outside off stump. B McCullum defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap
12.6
Stuart Broad to Brendon McCullum, OUT, 151.10kph, S Broad hurls this through. Short length just outside off stump. B McCullum was in no position to play that stroke. This ball is lofted straight down the throat of the fielder at mid-wicket
Brendon McCullum c C Ambrose b S Broad 24 (59m 33b 4x4 0x6) SR: 72.73
End of over 13 (4 runs) New Zealand 62 / 2 (RR: 4.77)
Ross Taylor 37* (41b 6x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 2-0-15-1
Ian Botham 1-0-10-0
The new batsman is Martin Crowe.
13.1
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 151.82kph, That continues on straight. R Taylor plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing
13.2
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 1, 148.80kph, That moved miles. R Taylor plays it gently through the off side. That is a comfortable single
13.3
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 149.25kph, short length just outside off stump. M Crowe gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
13.4
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 150.45kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Big swing from the seamer. M Crowe goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Crowe rightly sends him back
13.5
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 151.67kph, M Crowe goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
13.6
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 147.01kph, I Botham bowls this gun-barrel straight. M Crowe defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single
End of over 14 (1 runs) New Zealand 63 / 2 (RR: 4.50)
Ross Taylor 38* (43b 6x4 0x6) Ian Botham 2-0-11-0
Martin Crowe 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 2-0-15-1
14.1
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 1, 150.07kph, S Broad hurls this through. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there
14.2
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.76kph, This one starts just outside leg and ends up on leg. M Crowe defends off the front foot. No runs taken
14.3
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 149.44kph, Defensive stroke. M Crowe's technique had to be good to play that one
14.4
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 148.44kph, S Broad hurls this through. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. M Crowe backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. No runs taken
14.5
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Crowe's pads. Unlucky to be called wide
14.5
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 146.58kph, This one starts on middle and ends up on middle. Defensively played. M Crowe struck that too firmly to take the single
14.6
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 151.41kph, S Broad hurls this through. Good length just outside leg stump. Not in the gap
End of over 15 (2 runs) New Zealand 65 / 2 (RR: 4.33)
Ross Taylor 39* (44b 6x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 3-0-17-1
Martin Crowe 0 (9b 0x4 0x6) Ian Botham 2-0-11-0
15.1
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 3, 148.33kph, I Botham hurls this through. That moved miles. R Taylor plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. They come back for a third. Brilliant running
15.2
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.92kph, I Botham hits a short length just outside leg. M Crowe hangs on the back foot and blocks it
15.3
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 146.13kph, M Crowe goes back to defend it. No run
15.4
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.19kph, I Botham pitches that one just outside leg. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single
15.5
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 4, 148.53kph, short length on middle stump. Four all the way
15.6
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 151.26kph, I Botham hits a good length just outside leg. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Crowe rightly sends him back
End of over 16 (7 runs) New Zealand 72 / 2 (RR: 4.50)
Ross Taylor 42* (45b 6x4 0x6) Ian Botham 3-0-18-0
Martin Crowe 4 (14b 1x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 3-0-17-1
16.1
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 1, 144.88kph, Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end
16.2
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 151.38kph, S Broad hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Crowe rightly sends him back
16.3
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 147.17kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Bouncer! M Crowe sways away
16.4
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 4, 145.32kph, S Broad is working up a good head of steam here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more
16.5
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.64kph, This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. M Crowe defends off the front foot. No runs taken
16.6
Stuart Broad to Martin Crowe, 0, 147.50kph, S Broad hurls this through. This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. M Crowe goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap
End of over 17 (5 runs) New Zealand 77 / 2 (RR: 4.53)
Ross Taylor 43* (46b 6x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 4-0-22-1
Martin Crowe 8 (19b 2x4 0x6) Ian Botham 3-0-18-0
17.1
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 144.74kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. No run
17.2
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 150.26kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. R Taylor plays a backfoot defensive, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run
17.3
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 1, 149.10kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. One more to the total
17.4
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 150.54kph, I Botham hurls this through. That moved miles. M Crowe puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
17.5
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.05kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Big swing from the seamer. M Crowe goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
17.6
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 150.65kph, good length just outside off stump. Excellent timing from M Crowe as he plays a backfoot defensive
End of over 18 (1 runs) New Zealand 78 / 2 (RR: 4.33)
Ross Taylor 44* (49b 6x4 0x6) Ian Botham 4-0-19-0
Martin Crowe 8 (22b 2x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 4-0-22-1
18.1
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 0, 146.16kph, S Broad hurls this through. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken
18.2
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 0, 143.01kph, S Broad hurls this through. That moved miles. R Taylor plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing
18.3
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 0, 147.93kph, S Broad is working up a good head of steam here. Short length on middle stump. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back
18.4
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 0, 144.68kph, good length just outside leg stump. R Taylor plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single
18.5
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 2, 145.43kph, Big swing from the seamer. Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. Two more to the total
18.6
Stuart Broad to Ross Taylor, 4, 142.47kph, That runs away for four
That's R Taylor's 50! Well played.
End of over 19 (6 runs) New Zealand 84 / 2 (RR: 4.42)
Martin Crowe 8* (22b 2x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 5-0-28-1
Ross Taylor 50 (55b 7x4 0x6) Ian Botham 4-0-19-0
19.1
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.32kph, A hint of swing in. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Crowe rightly sends him back
19.2
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 145.44kph, M Crowe plays a backfoot defensive, but can't time it properly. No runs taken
19.3
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 0, 147.99kph, short length on middle stump. M Crowe plays it gently through the off side
19.4
Ian Botham to Martin Crowe, 1, 144.74kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. M Crowe backfoot defensives but doesn't time it at all. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single
19.5
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 0, 143.56kph, Pitches on middle and it swings in. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single
19.6
Ian Botham to Ross Taylor, 6, 147.54kph, I Botham pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed backfoot defensive. That has been caught in the crowd! Six
End of over 20 (7 runs) New Zealand 91 / 2 (RR: 4.55)
Martin Crowe 9* (26b 2x4 0x6) Ian Botham 5-0-26-0
Ross Taylor 56 (57b 7x4 1x6) Stuart Broad 5-0-28-1
James Anderson will start a new spell.
20.1
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 126.16kph, M Crowe plays a punchy on-drive. Not in the gap
20.2
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, NO BALL, 123.29kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. M Crowe puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more
20.2
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 123.51kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. R Taylor plays a pull, but can't time it properly
20.3
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, 0, 127.02kph, This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. R Taylor goes on to the back foot and keeps it down
20.4
James Anderson to Ross Taylor, OUT, 128.32kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Big swing from the seamer. R Taylor can't get the cut away. Buttler snaffles that edge comfortably
Ross Taylor c +J Buttler b J Anderson 56 (90m 60b 7x4 1x6) SR: 93.33
The new batsman is Sachin Tendulkar.
20.5
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 126.84kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single
20.6
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 125.87kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Defensive stroke. S Tendulkar's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap
End of over 21 (2 runs) New Zealand 93 / 3 (RR: 4.43)
Martin Crowe 10* (28b 2x4 0x6) James Anderson 6-0-18-2
Sachin Tendulkar 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Ian Botham 5-0-26-0
The new bowler is David Willey.
21.1
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 0, 141.00kph, Pitches just outside off and it swings in. M Crowe struck that too firmly to take the single
21.2
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 4, 140.97kph, Through backward point for four. Imperious
21.3
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 0, 140.93kph, A hint of swing in. M Crowe plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run
21.4
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 4, 136.66kph, D Willey maintains a tight line just outside off. No need to run for that. Four runs
21.5
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 136.64kph, D Willey finds a hint of movement from an off stump line. M Crowe played that with soft hands. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
21.6
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 136.64kph, D Willey puts his back into this delivery and he hits a good length just outside off. S Tendulkar defends off the front foot. No runs taken
End of over 22 (9 runs) New Zealand 102 / 3 (RR: 4.64)
Martin Crowe 19* (33b 4x4 0x6) David Willey 1-0-9-0
Sachin Tendulkar 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 6-0-18-2
22.1
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 125.89kph, This one is military medium from J Anderson. That moved miles. Defended off the back foot
22.2
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 123.53kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Short length on middle stump. Aggressive backfoot defensive from M Crowe and he struck that too firmly to take the single
22.3
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 124.00kph, Aggressive backfoot defensive from M Crowe and he struck that too firmly to take the single
22.4
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 1, 125.22kph, One more to the total
22.5
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 128.43kph, This one is military medium from J Anderson and he hits a full length on middle. S Tendulkar plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single
22.6
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 125.87kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Tendulkar rightly sends him back
End of over 23 (1 runs) New Zealand 103 / 3 (RR: 4.48)
Martin Crowe 20* (37b 4x4 0x6) James Anderson 7-0-19-2
Sachin Tendulkar 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) David Willey 1-0-9-0
23.1
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 4, 138.96kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed backfoot defensive. Not quite where M Crowe intended it to go
23.2
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 137.66kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great backfoot defensive. Single taken
23.3
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 140.78kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. S Tendulkar struck that too firmly to take the single
23.4
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 140.75kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. S Tendulkar gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
23.5
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 136.92kph, Pitches outside off and it seams in. Defensive stroke. S Tendulkar's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap
23.6
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 136.63kph, D Willey puts his back into this delivery. Excellent timing from S Tendulkar as he plays a backfoot defensive. S Tendulkar struck that too firmly to take the single
End of over 24 (5 runs) New Zealand 108 / 3 (RR: 4.50)
Martin Crowe 25* (39b 5x4 0x6) David Willey 2-0-14-0
Sachin Tendulkar 0 (9b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 7-0-19-2
24.1
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 2, 122.46kph, J Anderson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Two more added to the total
24.2
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 123.03kph, Defensive stroke. M Crowe's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken
24.3
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 123.33kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he hits a short length just outside off. M Crowe puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Crowe rightly sends him back
24.4
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 127.85kph, This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. M Crowe goes on to the back foot and keeps it down
24.5
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 1, 121.67kph, No great pace there from J Anderson. Short length just outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. One more to the total
24.6
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 124.96kph, J Anderson pushes this through at no great pace. Big movement off the pitch. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
End of over 25 (3 runs) New Zealand 111 / 3 (RR: 4.44)
Martin Crowe 28* (44b 5x4 0x6) James Anderson 8-0-22-2
Sachin Tendulkar 0 (10b 0x4 0x6) David Willey 2-0-14-0
25.1
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 6, 137.08kph, He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. An audacious shot from M Crowe. Six runs
25.2
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 0, 138.63kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken
25.3
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 138.18kph, D Willey flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. M Crowe swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end
25.4
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 140.60kph, He finds a fraction of movement off the surface. S Tendulkar goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Tendulkar rightly sends him back
25.5
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 140.56kph, S Tendulkar swats this one and he trots through for the single
25.6
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 135.14kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. M Crowe backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single
End of over 26 (9 runs) New Zealand 120 / 3 (RR: 4.62)
Martin Crowe 36* (48b 5x4 1x6) David Willey 3-0-23-0
Sachin Tendulkar 1 (12b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 8-0-22-2
Umpires call time. That's lunch.
26.1
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 111.53kph, No run
26.2
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 0, 124.39kph, This one is military medium from J Anderson. Big swing from the seamer. M Crowe goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single
26.3
James Anderson to Martin Crowe, 1, 121.11kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Short length just outside leg stump. M Crowe puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single
26.4
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 113.06kph, short length on middle stump. S Tendulkar hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
26.5
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 125.45kph, Not in the gap
26.6
James Anderson to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 121.09kph, J Anderson is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Big swing from the seamer. S Tendulkar goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Tendulkar rightly sends him back
End of over 27 (1 runs) New Zealand 121 / 3 (RR: 4.48)
Martin Crowe 37* (51b 5x4 1x6) James Anderson 9-0-23-2
Sachin Tendulkar 1 (15b 0x4 0x6) David Willey 3-0-23-0
27.1
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 2, 126.71kph, D Willey finds a hint of movement from an off stump line. Two more added to the total
27.2
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 4, 135.17kph, D Willey flings this through at decent pace. Short length just outside off stump. Aggressive leg glance from M Crowe. Excellent timing and placement. Four
27.3
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 136.88kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single
27.4
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 135.68kph, D Willey finds a hint of movement from an off stump line. S Tendulkar plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Tendulkar rightly sends him back
27.5
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 136.61kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Tendulkar gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
27.6
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 135.29kph, D Willey puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. S Tendulkar defends with a straight bat. No runs taken
End of over 28 (7 runs) New Zealand 128 / 3 (RR: 4.57)
Martin Crowe 44* (54b 6x4 1x6) David Willey 4-0-30-0
Sachin Tendulkar 1 (18b 0x4 0x6) James Anderson 9-0-23-2
Curtly Ambrose will start a new spell.
28.1
Curtly Ambrose to Martin Crowe, 0, 144.01kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. That moved miles. Defended off the back foot
28.2
Curtly Ambrose to Martin Crowe, NO BALL, 151.82kph, M Crowe backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there
28.2
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 151.78kph, S Tendulkar plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single
28.3
Curtly Ambrose to Martin Crowe, 3, 147.77kph, Big movement from the seamer. Great stop! saved a run there
28.4
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 151.71kph, S Tendulkar swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single
28.5
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 147.07kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap
28.6
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 147.80kph, That one goes on straight. S Tendulkar hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken
End of over 29 (6 runs) New Zealand 134 / 3 (RR: 4.62)
Martin Crowe 48* (57b 6x4 1x6) Curtly Ambrose 6-1-27-0
Sachin Tendulkar 2 (22b 0x4 0x6) David Willey 4-0-30-0
29.1
David Willey to Martin Crowe, 1, 136.71kph, D Willey puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from M Crowe as he plays a backfoot defensive. M Crowe trots through for the single
29.2
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 139.42kph, short and straight. S Tendulkar played that with soft hands and he struck that too firmly to take the single
29.3
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 137.66kph, D Willey flings this through at decent pace. S Tendulkar defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap
29.4
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 135.14kph, D Willey flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken
29.5
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 137.66kph, S Tendulkar defends with a straight bat
29.6
David Willey to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 123.78kph, This one is military medium from D Willey. A hint of movement away. S Tendulkar plays it gently through the off side. No run
End of over 30 (1 runs) New Zealand 135 / 3 (RR: 4.50)
Martin Crowe 49* (58b 6x4 1x6) David Willey 5-0-31-0
Sachin Tendulkar 2 (27b 0x4 0x6) Curtly Ambrose 6-1-27-0
30.1
Curtly Ambrose to Martin Crowe, 1, 151.64kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. M Crowe backfoot defensives but can't time it properly and he trots through for the single
That's M Crowe's 50! Well played.
30.2
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 150.91kph, Defensive stroke. S Tendulkar's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken
30.3
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 146.38kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. This one starts on middle and ends up on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Through backward point for four. Imperious
30.4
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 151.53kph, Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. That runs away for four
And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair.
30.5
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 146.37kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. Short and straight. S Tendulkar plays it gently through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end
30.6
Curtly Ambrose to Martin Crowe, OUT, 150.15kph, C Ambrose hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. M Crowe was in no position to play that stroke. This ball is lofted straight down the throat of the fielder at long-off
Martin Crowe c S Broad b C Ambrose 50 (83m 60b 6x4 1x6) SR: 83.33
End of over 31 (10 runs) New Zealand 145 / 4 (RR: 4.68)
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 123.25kph, L Plunkett is struggling to find much pace off this surface. S Tendulkar gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
31.2
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 126.67kph, L Plunkett pushes this through at no great pace. Good length just outside leg stump. S Tendulkar plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run
31.3
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 124.98kph, L Plunkett finds a hint of swing from a middle stump line. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs
31.4
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 127.78kph, S Tendulkar hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
31.5
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 125.33kph, L Plunkett pushes this through at no great pace. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs
31.6
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 128.78kph, L Plunkett bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run
End of over 32 (8 runs) New Zealand 153 / 4 (RR: 4.78)
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 147.81kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
32.2
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 151.42kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. S Fleming goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single
32.3
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 146.00kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
32.4
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 147.50kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Fleming plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run
32.5
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 150.94kph, C Ambrose hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. S Fleming hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
32.6
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 151.27kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Fleming plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
End of over 33 (0 runs) New Zealand 153 / 4 (RR: 4.64)
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 128.88kph, short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four
33.2
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 126.16kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. Hit straight to the fielder. Not in the gap
33.3
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 125.09kph, A hint of swing in. S Tendulkar puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total
33.4
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 126.43kph, short length outside off stump. S Fleming plays that one with the full face of the bat. Not in the gap
33.5
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 125.44kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. Pitches outside off and it curls away. S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Fleming rightly sends him back
33.6
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 128.74kph, S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
End of over 34 (5 runs) New Zealand 158 / 4 (RR: 4.65)
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 149.63kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. S Tendulkar pulls but can't time it properly. Can't get this past the fielder. One more
34.2
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 146.16kph, C Ambrose hits a short length outside off. No run
34.3
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 149.20kph, C Ambrose hurls this through. Defensive stroke. S Fleming's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken
34.4
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 146.73kph, C Ambrose pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Fleming rightly sends him back
34.5
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 145.62kph, That moved miles. S Fleming plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. S Fleming struck that too firmly to take the single
34.6
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 142.82kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
End of over 35 (1 runs) New Zealand 159 / 4 (RR: 4.54)
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 6, 126.27kph, L Plunkett ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. It swings in just off the straight. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. Oh dear. That has been put down in the crowd. Six more
35.2
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 2, 128.73kph, L Plunkett pushes this through at no great pace. S Tendulkar pushes hard for two. Excellent running
35.3
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 125.11kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. It seams in just off the straight. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
35.4
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 126.27kph, L Plunkett is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he hits a short length outside off. S Fleming goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap
35.5
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 128.64kph, No great pace there from L Plunkett. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. S Fleming struck that too firmly to take the single
35.6
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 128.62kph, short length outside off stump. Bouncer! S Fleming sways away
End of over 36 (9 runs) New Zealand 168 / 4 (RR: 4.67)
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 148.83kph, C Ambrose bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Tendulkar plays it gently through the leg side. That is a comfortable single
36.2
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 147.15kph, S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run
36.3
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 1, 142.37kph, C Ambrose hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. Aggressive backfoot defensive from S Fleming. They take a single
36.4
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 147.79kph, C Ambrose is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. S Tendulkar gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
36.5
Curtly Ambrose to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 143.25kph, short and straight. S Tendulkar played that with soft hands. They take a single
36.6
Curtly Ambrose to Stephen Fleming, 0, 142.63kph, This one starts outside off and ends up on off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. S Fleming struck that too firmly to take the single
End of over 37 (3 runs) New Zealand 171 / 4 (RR: 4.62)
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 117.72kph, Excellent timing from S Tendulkar as he plays a pull. That's a boundary
37.2
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 123.46kph, S Tendulkar swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single
37.3
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 4, 126.58kph, He finds a fraction of swing off the surface. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Excellent timing and placement. Four
37.4
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 115.91kph, No great pace there from L Plunkett. S Fleming hangs on the back foot and blocks it
37.5
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 128.13kph, That continues on straight. S Fleming gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Fleming rightly sends him back
37.6
Liam Plunkett to Stephen Fleming, 0, 127.37kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single
End of over 38 (9 runs) New Zealand 180 / 4 (RR: 4.74)
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 2, 150.95kph, good length just outside off stump. S Tendulkar plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. Two runs
38.2
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 151.78kph, Big movement through the air. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single
38.3
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 151.00kph, That moved miles. S Tendulkar pushes this ball through the off side. The batsmen only take one
38.4
Stuart Broad to Stephen Fleming, 0, 151.70kph, S Broad is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement off the pitch. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run
38.5
Stuart Broad to Stephen Fleming, OUT, 150.36kph, Big movement through the air. S Fleming was in no position to play that stroke. Buttler snaffles that edge comfortably
Stephen Fleming c +J Buttler b S Broad 5 (35m 26b 1x4 0x6) SR: 19.23
The new batsman is Martin Guptill.
38.6
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 149.67kph, S Broad pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run
End of over 39 (3 runs) New Zealand 183 / 5 (RR: 4.69)
Sachin Tendulkar 44* (52b 6x4 1x6) Stuart Broad 6-0-31-2
Martin Guptill 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Liam Plunkett 4-0-31-0
39.1
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 123.00kph, L Plunkett ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Tendulkar puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap
39.2
Liam Plunkett to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 127.91kph, No great pace there from L Plunkett. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. That is an excellent call by S Tendulkar. One run
39.3
Liam Plunkett to Martin Guptill, 0, 123.45kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. M Guptill goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single
39.4
Liam Plunkett to Martin Guptill, 0, 128.42kph, Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Guptill rightly sends him back
39.5
Liam Plunkett to Martin Guptill, 0, 123.17kph, That one goes on straight. M Guptill hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single
39.6
Liam Plunkett to Martin Guptill, 0, 122.87kph, This one is military medium from L Plunkett. Short and straight. M Guptill goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap
End of over 40 (1 runs) New Zealand 184 / 5 (RR: 4.60)
Sachin Tendulkar 45* (54b 6x4 1x6) Liam Plunkett 5-0-32-0
Martin Guptill 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 6-0-31-2
40.1
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 3, 149.20kph, S Broad hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Good effort in the deep keeps it down to three
40.2
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 148.68kph, S Broad hurls this through. That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap
40.3
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 151.55kph, S Broad maintains a tight line on middle. M Guptill goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken
40.4
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 149.78kph, M Guptill hangs on the back foot and blocks it
40.5
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 147.11kph, short length just outside off stump. M Guptill defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single
40.6
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 146.90kph, S Broad is working up a good head of steam here. Short length on middle stump. M Guptill goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run
End of over 41 (3 runs) New Zealand 187 / 5 (RR: 4.56)
Sachin Tendulkar 48* (55b 6x4 1x6) Stuart Broad 7-0-34-2
Martin Guptill 0 (10b 0x4 0x6) Liam Plunkett 5-0-32-0
Ian Botham will start a new spell.
41.1
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 150.07kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. S Tendulkar plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Tendulkar rightly sends him back
41.2
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 151.93kph, I Botham hurls this through. Short length just outside off stump. Excellent timing from S Tendulkar as he plays a leg glance. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs
That's S Tendulkar's 50! Well played.
41.3
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 151.89kph, That moved miles. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap
41.4
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 151.85kph, I Botham hits a good length just outside off. S Tendulkar puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single
41.5
Ian Botham to Martin Guptill, 4, 151.81kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Big movement off the pitch. Can't cut it off. Four
41.6
Ian Botham to Martin Guptill, 0, 151.20kph, Pitches just outside off and it swings in. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Guptill rightly sends him back
End of over 42 (9 runs) New Zealand 196 / 5 (RR: 4.67)
Sachin Tendulkar 53* (59b 7x4 1x6) Ian Botham 6-0-35-0
Martin Guptill 4 (12b 1x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 7-0-34-2
42.1
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 149.57kph, S Tendulkar plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single
42.2
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 145.91kph, This one starts just outside off and ends up on off. That's a boundary
42.3
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 144.79kph, S Tendulkar pushes this ball through the leg side. No run
42.4
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 4, 151.31kph, short length just outside off stump. S Tendulkar plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. No need to run for that. Four runs
42.5
Stuart Broad to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 145.42kph, S Broad hits a good length just outside off. S Tendulkar leg glances but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by S Tendulkar. One run
42.6
Stuart Broad to Martin Guptill, 0, 150.42kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Guptill gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single
End of over 43 (9 runs) New Zealand 205 / 5 (RR: 4.77)
Sachin Tendulkar 62* (64b 9x4 1x6) Stuart Broad 8-0-43-2
Martin Guptill 4 (13b 1x4 0x6) Ian Botham 6-0-35-0
43.1
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 0, 151.78kph, I Botham hits a short length on middle. S Tendulkar struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it
43.2
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 2, 147.97kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here. Big swing from the seamer. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple
43.3
Ian Botham to Sachin Tendulkar, 1, 151.71kph, S Tendulkar plays it gently through the off side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run
43.4
Ian Botham to Martin Guptill, 0, 146.86kph, I Botham is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single
