Last Wicket: Finn Allen c Suryakumar Yadav b Umran Malik 57 (54) - 97/1 in 16.3 Over
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Kane Williamson, the skipper of New Zealand, says that they applied themselves nicely in the first ODI which was eventually series-defining. Adds that is odd to have so much rain during this time of the year. Feels like seamers did well to extract purchase from the wicket. Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne combined well with the ball. Shares that Adam Milne kept going despite a niggle. Also says that it is nice to get a well-deserved break from the busy schedule and now the focus shifts to the Test arena. Ends by saying that it is nice to have some new faces and that he is excited about the challenge.
Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India, says that he hopes the weather in Bangladesh would be better. Adds that this a young unit and they have learned a lot from this series. Feels that bowlers bowled a bit short and they need to be consistent with their lengths. Also says that batters would have learned to take the partnership deep. Feels that it is always challenging in seaming and overcast conditions in New Zealand. Reckons that it will be a totally different side with senior players back in the side. Feels that playing in the sub-continent conditions would be good preparation for the ODI World Cup. Ends by saying that they are always grateful for the support of the fans and they will give the fans many more reasons to be happy in the future.
Tom Latham is the Player of the Series for his match-winning knock in the first ODI. He says that it was a nice evening for the whole group in the first ODI. Adds that it is a shame not to get any play in the other two ODIs. Shares that it is nice to get a series win. Reckons that the bowlers bowled well in the morning with some assistance from the wicket. Feels it was a great effort to restrict India to 220. Also says that it was a great opening stand by Finn Allen and Devon Conway. Ends by saying that a lot of guys have played together in the IPL and it is a nice camaraderie with India.
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Earlier in the game, The Indian batters just couldn't gather any momentum as the wickets kept on tumbling for them. Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar played a good knock scoring 49 and 51 respectively. Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as they bagged three wickets each. They restricted India to a below-par total of 219 and were on their course to chase the total but the rain gods had something else planned for them.
India was outplayed in this game but seeing at the bright side, this series have provided a great learning experience for this young Indian side. Gill performed exceedingly well, Washington Sundar was outstanding in this series, and the young players got a chance to get some experience at the international level. Going ahead, they will be hoping for a better performance in their bowling unit.
The Kiwis always had the upper hand in the game and clearly, they were the better side in the game. Their openers started well for them and Finn Allen was dismissed for 57 after an amazing knock. They were104/1 inside 18 overs where the rain played a spoilsport. Nonetheless, they win the series by 1-0 and they will be the happier side at the end of the series.
Update 2.35 pm IST (9.05 am GMT) - The match has been ABANDONED! The ground staff tried their best to get the field ready to play as and when the rain stopped. But, persistent rain meant no more play was possible today. New Zealand win the ODI series 1-0!
Update 2.31 pm IST (9.01 am GMT) - It is still raining and the covers are still on. Even if the rain stops now, it might take some time to clear up the damage. We have 49 minutes remaining to get in those 2 overs to have a result in this game. Stay tuned for further updates.
The sun is shining brightly in Pallekele where Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI that will begin at 2.30 pm IST ( 9.00 am GMT). With them being 1-0 down in the series, Sri Lanka will look to level the series and collect crucial ODI Super League points. On the other hand, Afghanistan, who have sealed their ODI World Cup spot, will look to clinch this series 2-0. Do switch tabs and follow our coverage of that game.
to , no run, Christchurch and it won't be long before we start losing overs. New Zealand is 50 ahead of the DLS par score but this is only when we complete 20 overs of play. For now, the waiting game continues.
Update 1.34 pm IST (8.04 am GMT) - The covers are still on and this doesn't look like a drizzle. Let's hope the rain gods show some mercy and we can have some cricketing action soon. Fingers crossed.
As we wait for the rain to relent at the Hagley Oval, in the meantime you can switch tabs and follow our coverage of the 1st Test between Australia and West Indies as Australia is batting for 197/2 on the first day. Stay tuned for further updates.
Update 12.51 pm IST (7.21 am GMT) - It has started to rain and the ground staff rush onto the ground with covers. Let's hope that this is just a passing shower. Remember, we need 20 overs to be bowled in the New Zealand innings to have a result.
17.6
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, 1 run, Fuller one on leg, Devon Conway flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
17.5
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone towards the keeper.
17.4
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway pulls it hard and through deep mid-wicket for a boundary!
17.3
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
17.2
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Good length and outside off, left alone by Devon Conway.
17.1
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway pulls it towards mid-wicket for a brace.
Arshdeep Singh comes on to bowl.
16.6
Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, no run, Outside off shaping it in, Kane Williamson was well aware of this and lets it go. Good over from Umran Malik!
16.5
Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, no run, Back of a length again, outside off. Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
16.4
Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, no run, Slightly shorter one and just outside off, Kane Williamson looks to defend it but misses. Close!
Kane Williamson comes in at number 3 for New Zealand.
16.3
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, out, OUT! TAKEN! India finally have a breakthrough in the game. Slightly shorter one on off, Finn Allen looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. It carries towards short covers where Suryakumar Yadav takes a good catch diving forward. Finn Allen departs after an excellent knock!
16.2
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Slightly shorter again, Finn Allen fends it to point.
16.1
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Slightly shorter and outside leg, Finn Allen swivels and just gives it a fine tickle as the ball races away the fine leg fence for a boundary!
Drinks break! The openers have put New Zealand firmly in control at the moment. Finn Allen and Devon Conway did a great job seeing off the new ball and are now starting to accelerate. India will need to regroup during this break and come back with a game plan.
15.6
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Slightly shorter angling it into the batter, Finn Allen flicks it towards mid on for one.
15.5
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SIX, SIX! Well connected. Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen hangs back and lofts it over long off for a maximum. Fifty up for Finn Allen!
15.4
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, no run, Another one on off, Finn Allen punches it but finds the fielder at covers.
15.3
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, 1 run, On off, this is played towards point for one.
15.2
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway defends it towards the leg side.
15.1
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen flicks it to mid on for one.
14.6
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, On a length and outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.
14.5
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway eases it towards mid on.
14.4
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller one and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
14.3
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, 1 run, Length again, down leg. Finn Allen swivels and pulls it to fine leg for one.
14.2
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, 1 run, Good length angling it into the batter, Devon Conway flicks it to mid on for a quick single.
14.1
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, On a length and on off, this is defended towards covers.
13.6
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway drives it to covers for one again.
13.5
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Flatter one and on middle, Finn Allen flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
13.4
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller one and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
13.3
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, no run, Touch fuller and on off, Finn Allen looks to play at it but doesn't connect well. Dot.
13.2
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway eases it to mid on for one.
13.1
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway defends it to mid on.
12.6
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Slightly shorter one, Finn Allen pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
12.5
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Good length and on off, Finn Allen drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
12.4
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen defends it back towards the bowler.
12.3
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Slightly shorter one, Finn Allen pulls it to backward square leg for a brace.
12.2
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Another dot. On a length again, Finn Allen eases it to short covers.
12.1
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, On a length and on off, Finn Allen defends it towards covers. Dot.
11.6
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Bowls it on leg, Finn Allen flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
11.5
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Goes fuller this time, Devon Conway pushes it towards long on for one again.
11.4
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Flatter one on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid on for one.
11.3
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller and on off, this is defended out solidly.
11.2
Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, no run, Slightly shorter on off, Finn Allen defends it back towards the bowler.
11.1
Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Flatter one on middle, Devon Conway works it to mid-wicket for one.
Will Deepak Chahar continue? No, Washington Sundar replaces him.
10.6
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, 1 run, Slightly shorter, on off. Devon Conway taps it towards point for one. 12 runs off the over!
10.5
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, 3 runs, Nails a yorker down leg, Finn Allen digs it to backward square leg. They collect three runs.
10.4
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Slightly shorter this time but gets the same result. This is cut away through backward point for another boundary!
10.3
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and outside off, Finn Allen opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a boundary!
10.2
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Shorter one on off, Finn Allen looks to play an upper cut but misses.
10.1
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Touch fuller and on leg, Finn Allen flicks it but finds the fielder at square leg.
Time for Powerplay 2! India can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
9.6
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Touch shorter outside off, Devon Conway pushes it to backward point.
9.5
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Short and just outside off, Devon Conway gets into the position early and punches it past backward point for a boundary. This is turning out to be an expensive over by Deepak Chahar.
9.4
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery on middle, Devon Conway defends it back to the bowler.
9.3
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Make that three in an over! Deepak Chahar loses his radar and bowls a low full-toss outside off, Devon Conway drives it through the covers region for another boundary.
9.2
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! This one even better by Devon Conway! Full on middle by Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway presents a full face of the bat and drives it back past the bowler for second boundary of the over.
9.1
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Fullish delivery on off, Devon Conway pushes it down the ground and times it nicely to get past mid off for a boundary.
8.6
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Pitched up outside off and right in the arc of Finn Allen, gets forward and drives it to the right of mid off fielder for a boundary. Umran Malik concedes 9 runs from his first over.
8.5
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Short on off and angling in, Finn Allen gets on top of the bounce and punches it to the right of backward point for a couple of runs.
8.4
Umran Malik to Finn Allen, no run, Shorter outside off, Finn Allen sways away and lets it go through to the keeper.
8.3
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, 1 run, Short on off, Devon Conway opens the bat face and guides it to third man for a single.
8.3
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Another wayward delivery by Umran Malik, bowls it short and down the leg side. Devon Conway shoulders arms to it.
8.2
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, Short and angling in, Devon Conway pushes it to point for a dot.
8.2
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Umran Malik bangs in short outside off and it goes over the head of the batter. Devon Conway leaves it alone.
8.1
Umran Malik to Devon Conway, no run, Starts with a shorter delivery outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.
7.6
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Shorter outside off and shaping away from the batter, Finn Allen shoulders arms to the delivery.
7.5
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Shorter on off by Arshdeep Singh, Finn Allen leaves it alone.
7.4
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Another streaky boundary for Finn Allen! A good bouncer outside off, Finn Allen goes for the pull and gets a top edge that flies towards fine leg. Washington Sundar decides to go for the catch but it falls short of him and ends up conceding a boundary.
7.3
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, A bumper at the batter by Arshdeep Singh, Finn Allen ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.
7.2
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Full and drifting onto the pads, Devon Conway fails to get any bat on it as he tried to flick. The ball rolls off his pads towards fine leg for a single.
7.2
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Touch fuller and swinging away from the batter, Devon Conway lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide.
7.1
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, A bit short outside off, Finn Allen pushes it to cover for a dot.
6.6
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Edged but safe! Good-length delivery in the channel on off, Finn Allen pokes at it and gets an outside edge that falls between the first and second slip for a boundary. Finn Allen is lucky to survive there.
6.5
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Beaten! Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen goes for the cut and gets beaten on the outside edge. Deepak Chahar and the slip fielders go up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Shikhar Dhawan decides against a review.
6.4
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Tad shorter outside off, Finn Allen punches it off the back foot to mid off for a dot.
6.3
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Pitched up outside off, Devon Conway drives it to mid off and rushes for a quick single.
6.2
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway shoulders arms to the delivery.
6.1
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Full outside off and angling in, Devon Conway looks to drive this one and gets it from the inner part of the bat towards mid on for a dot.
5.6
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Lucky boundary for New Zealand! Touch shorter outside off, Finn Allen frees his arms and looks to go down the ground. Gets a thick outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.
5.5
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller on off, Finn Allen gets forward and defends it to cover.
5.4
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Was that a chance! Length delivery on off, Finn Allen looks to drive it on the up ends up hitting it just over the reach of Arshdeep Singh. He got his fingertips to it.
5.3
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Good-length delivery outside off and shaping away, Finn Allen leaves it alone.
5.2
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, leg byes, 4 runs, Four Leg byes! Arshdeep Singh loses his radar and sprays it down the leg side. The ball comes off Finn Allen's pads as he tried to flick. The ball trickles to fine leg fence for a boundary.
5.1
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen lets it go through to the keeper.
4.6
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Tad shorter and at the batter, Finn Allen works this one off the back foot to fine leg for a single.
4.5
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, leg byes, 1 run, Shorter and drifting onto the pads, Devon Conway looks to clips this one and misses. The ball comes off his pads and rolls towards fine leg for a single.
4.4
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Fullish delivery and wide outside off, Devon Conway frees his arms and drives it through covers for his first boundary.
4.3
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Full outside off and going away, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
4.2
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Touch shorter on middle, Devon Conway pushes it to mid-wicket for a dot.
4.1
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery in the channel on off and shaping in, Devon Conway gets forward and defends it to mid off.
3.6
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Fullish delivery outside off, Finn Allen looks to drive this one through covers but misses.
3.5
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Touch shorter on off, Finn Allen pushes it off the back foot to cover for no run.
3.4
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen shoulders arms and lets it go.
3.3
Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! A wayward delivery and Arshdeep Singh pays the peace. Sprays it full and down the leg side, Finn Allen lets the ball come to him and flicks it fine wide of fine leg for a boundary.
3.2
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, 1 run, Banged in short by Arshdeep Singh, hurries Devon Conway as he tried to pull. Gets it from the upper part of the bat and goes towards fine leg for a single.
3.1
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Touch fuller outside off, Devon Conway drives it straight to mid off.
2.6
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, 1 run, Good-length delivery outside off going away, Devon Conway works it to third man for a single.
2.5
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Touch fuller on middle and angling in, Devon Conway drives it back to Deepak Chahar.
2.4
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Pitched up outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway plays it back to the bowler.
2.3
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Full and angling into the pads, Devon Conway knocks it back to the bowler for a dot.
2.2
Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery on off, Devon Conway defends with a straight bat to extra cover.
2.1
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, 1 run, Good-length delivery outside off and moving away, Finn Allen pushes at it with hard hands and gets a thick outside edge that flies past second slip for a single.
1.6
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Full on middle, Devon Conway shuffles across to flick and mishits it to mid off. A maiden to start with by Arshdeep Singh.
1.5
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Full and swinging away, Devon Conway tries to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
1.4
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Full and just outside off, Devon Conway pushes it to mid off for a dot.
1.3
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Full on off moving away, Devon Conway gets forward to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.2
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery on off, seams in after pitching. Devon Conway lets it go and Rishabh Pant does well to gather it with his left hand.
1.1
Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, no run, Starts with a beauty! Fuller outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway pokes at it and he is lucky not to get an outside edge.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
0.6
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Full and swinging into the batter, Finn Allen drills it down the ground but straight to mid on. A probing first over by Deepak Chahar.
0.5
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Good-length delivery on off, Finn Allen defends it carefully towards cover.
0.4
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Full and shaping away, Finn Allen drives it straight to mid off for a dot.
0.3
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Touch fuller outside off, Finn Allen gets forward and defends it to cover.
0.2
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, no run, Pitched up outside off and swinging away from the batter, Finn Allen leaves it alone.
0.1
Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Finn Allen gets off the mark straightaway! Full and drifting onto the pads, Finn Allen clips it nicely behind square on the leg side. Comes back for the second as it is hit wide of fine leg.