Australia too good for Kiwi's
This report one day late due to illness.Australia proved to be too good against the New Zealand team that has traditionally given the Aussies a run for their money. Bowling first, the Kiwis got off to a good start with Nathan Astle scoring 18 runs at almost a run a ball.
Once Astle had been caught in front by McGrath, wickets started to fall regularly, with the Kiwis at one stage being 8 for 124. A record 9th wicket partnership made the Kiwi score a bit more respectable as they managed to reach 198.
The score may have been respectable, but it was unlikely to be enough to hold off the Australians. New Zealand started well, managing to remove the dangerous Gilchrist in the opening over. Any thoughts the Kiwis had of stealing a win were dashed as Symonds batted with brilliance, scoring 71 off just 47 balls. Martyn chipped in with 60 runs from 71 balls, leading the Aussies to a victory with more than 12 overs to spare.
In the game last night, England started well against Sri Lanka. Trescothick anchoring the innings with 64 runs before the rain came down with England at 3 for 118 with 18 overs left to play. The match will continue tonight (weather permitting) with England having plenty of wickets in hand for a final onslaught.
Dropped catches were the story of the Sri Lankan fielding as 3 chances went down. This may come back to haunt the Sri Lankans as the England batsmen cut loose toward the and of the innings with wickets in hand.
South Africa should be too strong for an improving West Indies team in the match starting tonight.
posted by Kevin Paine @ 10:26 pm
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