Flem274*
123/5
Final Over Thriller Ends in Draw
An outstanding test between NZ and the WI ended in a draw today. NZ won the toss and batted first on a minefield and collapsed in a heap but were saved by Peter Fulton (117*) and Jesse Ryder (54) who dragged the total to 284 a.o. In reply the WI made just over 300 with contributions from all and Mills grabbed 4 wickets. NZ then came into bat again and posted 300 odd for 1 wicket declared with Tim McIntosh (67), Peter Fulton (140*) and a form regaining 100 odd not out from Stephen Fleming ensuring that the WI would have a tough target of 280 odd to chase with two sessions available to them on the final day. Gayle benefitted from early dropped catches and made a run-a-ball century in in partnership with Chanderpaul (47) to practically win the game for the WI. Indeed with the victory target under 100 and with 9 wickets in hand with 2 hours left victory looked assurred for WI and NZ coach Kieran Hortons ****y declaration had splattered poo all over his face as he complimented what he'd like to do to his bowlers. Enter Vettori (4 wickets) and the out of form (at the bowling crease) Jacob Oram (2 wickets), who instigated a collapse of calamitious proportions, tearing six WI wickets out in the final session (with Bond claiming the vital wicket of the in form Ryan Hinds). with 3 overs to go in the match Carlton Baugh and Jermaine Lawson were left with a target of 20 to win. They failed to do this with Kyle Mills bowling a fantastic final over to ensure the draw. NZ won the series 1-0. Peter Fultons fantastic twin centuries in horrible batting conditions earned him Man of the Match.
Crappy report but I can't remember the stats etc. If they (NZ) dare terrify me like that in the ODIs I may have to consider coaching Australia.
An outstanding test between NZ and the WI ended in a draw today. NZ won the toss and batted first on a minefield and collapsed in a heap but were saved by Peter Fulton (117*) and Jesse Ryder (54) who dragged the total to 284 a.o. In reply the WI made just over 300 with contributions from all and Mills grabbed 4 wickets. NZ then came into bat again and posted 300 odd for 1 wicket declared with Tim McIntosh (67), Peter Fulton (140*) and a form regaining 100 odd not out from Stephen Fleming ensuring that the WI would have a tough target of 280 odd to chase with two sessions available to them on the final day. Gayle benefitted from early dropped catches and made a run-a-ball century in in partnership with Chanderpaul (47) to practically win the game for the WI. Indeed with the victory target under 100 and with 9 wickets in hand with 2 hours left victory looked assurred for WI and NZ coach Kieran Hortons ****y declaration had splattered poo all over his face as he complimented what he'd like to do to his bowlers. Enter Vettori (4 wickets) and the out of form (at the bowling crease) Jacob Oram (2 wickets), who instigated a collapse of calamitious proportions, tearing six WI wickets out in the final session (with Bond claiming the vital wicket of the in form Ryan Hinds). with 3 overs to go in the match Carlton Baugh and Jermaine Lawson were left with a target of 20 to win. They failed to do this with Kyle Mills bowling a fantastic final over to ensure the draw. NZ won the series 1-0. Peter Fultons fantastic twin centuries in horrible batting conditions earned him Man of the Match.
Crappy report but I can't remember the stats etc. If they (NZ) dare terrify me like that in the ODIs I may have to consider coaching Australia.
