New Zealand thrashed Australia by 2 Wickets in 1st ODI
By admin on Mar 4, 2010 in Uncategorized
In a close fought game, New Zealand beat Australia by two wickets to take 1-0 lead in five match ODI series against the mighty Australians. Chasing the target of 276 for victory, New Zealand achieved the target with brilliant knock by Scott Styris (49 runs of 34 balls) with four balls to spare.
Ross Taylor also played a big helping hand for the kiwis in the run chase with 71 ball knock of 70 runs with six fours and one huge six. But as soon as Taylor got out the drama begins with the flourish of wicket and it was left to experience Scott Styris to guide New Zealand home which he did with perfection.
Earlier Australia after winning the toss elected to bat first on beautiful batting condition at McLean Park, Napier. With the help of consistence performance from their top and middle orders they were able to put a respectable 275/8 on the board at the end of 50 overs.
Michael Hussey top scored with a gritty run-a-ball 59 runs, which included just four boundaries, while Shane Watson (45 runs of 31 balls) and Ricky Ponting (44 runs of 56 balls) were the other useful contributors.
The next ODI will be played at Auckland on 6th of March 2010.
R.Taylor was declared Player of the Match for his match winning knock of 70 runs of just 71 balls.
Match Summary (New Zealand won by 2 Wickets)
Australia– 275/8 in 50 Overs
M.Hussey- 59 Shane Watson–45
D.Tuffey- 10-0-58-3 S.Bond– 10-1-50-2
New Zealand – 281/8 in 49.2 Overs
R.Taylor- 70 S.Styris– 49*
D.Bollinger- 9.2-0-58-2 M.Johnson– 10-1-46-1
New Zealand v Australia 1st ODI Napier Highlights
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