Pakistan vs New Zealand
2nd ODI - Abu Dhabi, Friday, November 06, 2009
New Zealand 303/8 (50.0) Pakistan 239/10 (47.2)
Salman Butt
59 (81, 6x0, 4x6)
Khalid Latif
45 (52, 6x0, 4x6)
Scott Styris
4
0
23
3
Daniel Vettori
10
0
37
2
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs
Pakistan
New Zealand
New Zealand have managed a competitive total of 303 runs after winning the toss and electing to bat. This is a must-win encounter for the Black Caps and they will be happy with their total, although they could have achieved a few more runs towards the end. The star of the innings was Brendon McCullum who notched up his second ODI ton. The wicketkeeper/batsman was helped by Martin Guptill as the duo got the team off to a great start, following Redmond's early dismissal. But Pakistan kept picking up wickets in pairs which never allowed the Kiwi batsmen to settle into a momentum. McCullum added a 100-run partnership with Guptill (62). He then went on to add two more 50-run partnership stands with skipper Vettori (30) and Oram (33 not-out) towards the end. He didn't last till the end but played a commendable knock of 131 runs, which is the highest individual score at the venue and for a Kiwi batsman against Pakistan. Shahid Afridi was the pick of the bowlers with 2-49 from his 10. Join us for the Pakistan chase in about 20 minutes.
End of 50 Overs: New Zealand 303/8
49.6
0
0
S Ajmal to S Bond, Dot ball to end the innings! Bond fails to put bat on ball. Akmal knocks the bails but Bond gets his foot back in time. Umpire Oxenford takes the help of the Third Umpire. Third Umpire shows the green signal for Bond.
49.5
0
0
S Ajmal to S Bond, That ball has taken the inside edge of Bond and thudded into his pads.
49.4
2
2
S Ajmal to S Bond, DROPPED! Bond gets a top edge on that one. They manage to come back for the second. Butt makes a mess out of a simple catch.
49.3
1
1
S Ajmal to J Oram, Driven through mid-on by Oram. They pick up a single.
49.2
2
2
S Ajmal to J Oram, Oram has driven it straight down the ground. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
49.1
3
3
S Ajmal to S Bond, Bond has lofted that over mid wicket. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
End of 49 Overs: New Zealand 295/8
48.6
2
2
U Gul to J Oram, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Oram. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
48.5
1
1
U Gul to S Bond, Driven through the covers by Bond. The batsmen have run through for a single.
48.4
4
4
U Gul to S Bond, FOUR! Bond has flat-batted that through the point region. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Haider.
48.3
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Oram has driven that ball straight back for a single.
48.2
0
0
U Gul to J Oram, Oram was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
Shane Bond is the new man in.
48.1
W
W
U Gul to K Mills, OUT! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Mills. It's been taken at the boundary by Latif. New Zealand have lost their eighth wicket.
End of 48 Overs: New Zealand 287/7
47.6
6
6
S Ajmal to J Oram, SIX! Oram gets to the pitch of the ball and connects. That was six from the time it left the bat of Oram. Up go the arms of Umpire Oxenford.
47.5
1
1
S Ajmal to K Mills, Driven through the covers by Mills for a single.
47.4
0
0
S Ajmal to K Mills, Mills tries to sweep but fails to make contact. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Oxenford shows no interest in the appeal.
47.4
1WD
1WD
S Ajmal to K Mills, Mills goes after a wide one and misses. Wide signalled by Umpire Oxenford.
47.3
1
1
S Ajmal to J Oram, Pushed to the cover region by Oram. The batsmen have run through for a single.
47.2
0
0
S Ajmal to J Oram, Oram goes for the sweep but fails to connect it.
47.1
1
1
S Ajmal to K Mills, Mills has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
End of 47 Overs: New Zealand 277/7
46.6
1
1
U Gul to K Mills, Pushed to the cover region by Mills. They pick up a single.
46.5
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.
46.4
1
1
U Gul to K Mills, Mills has taken the aerial route and played that over the covers. One run added to the total.
46.3
0
0
U Gul to K Mills, Mills has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
Kyle Mills is the new man in as dangerman McCullum departs.
46.2
W
W
U Gul to B McCullum, OUT! BOWLED HIM! A superb knock comes to an end! McCullum has dragged the ball back on to the stumps. New Zealand have lost their seventh wicket.
46.1
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Oram has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
End of 46 Overs: New Zealand 273/6
45.6
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum goes for the pull but misses it completely.
Thats the 50-run partnership between McCullum and Oram.
45.6
4
4
M Aamer to B McCullum, NO BALL! FOUR! McCullum has top edged that one. The ball races to the boundary. No ball and boundary signalled by Umpire Oxenford for height.
45.5
2
2
M Aamer to B McCullum, Played to mid-wicket region by McCullum. They manage to come back for the second.
45.4
6
6
M Aamer to B McCullum, SIX! Brilliant shot! McCullum flicks it away with a wristy shot. That was six from the time it left the bat of McCullum. Six signalled by Umpire Oxenford.
45.3
1
1
M Aamer to J Oram, Played to the point region by Oram. They pick up a single.
45.2
0
0
M Aamer to J Oram, Oram goes for the pull but misses it completely.
45.1
0
0
M Aamer to J Oram, Oram has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
End of 45 Overs: New Zealand 259/6
44.6
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Driven towards the mid-off region. Khan goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps.
44.5
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, Played to mid-wicket region by McCullum. One run added to the total.
44.4
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum defends it from within the crease.
44.3
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Oram has dug out that yorker at the last second. The batsmen have run through for a single.
44.2
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-on. Good effort by Khan to save runs for his team. One run added to the total.
44.1
2
2
U Gul to B McCullum, Guided down to fine leg by McCullum. They manage to come back for the second.
End of 44 Overs: New Zealand 253/6
43.6
2
2
M Aamer to J Oram, Punched off the backfoot by Oram. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
43.5
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum fails to put bat on ball. Poor effort by Akmal to save runs for his team. One run added to the total. Byes have been called by Umpire Oxenford.
43.4
1
1
M Aamer to J Oram, Driven through mid-on by Oram. One run added to the total.
43.3
1LB
1LB
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Oxenford. They pick up a single.
43.2
4
4
M Aamer to B McCullum, FOUR! McCullum has worked it off his pads behind square. The ball races to the fence. Another boundary to New Zealand.
43.1
1
1
M Aamer to J Oram, Oram flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 43 Overs: New Zealand 243/6
42.6
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, FOUR MORE! McCullum has taken the aerial route and played that over the covers. Two bounces into the fence for another boundary.
That was the first boundary in 10 overs.
42.5
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, FOUR! The ball has been square driven by McCullum. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Haider signals four runs.
42.4
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Played through mid-wicket by Oram. One run added to the total.
42.3
0
0
U Gul to J Oram, Oram has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
42.2
1LB
1LB
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. A strong appeal from Gul and fielders. Umpire Haider signals Leg Bye. They pick up a single.
42.1
1
1
U Gul to J Oram, Oram works it down the leg side. One run added to the total.
End of 42 Overs: New Zealand 232/6
41.6
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Played to the point region by McCullum.
41.5
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
41.4
1
1
A Razzaq to J Oram, Oram gets a bottom edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single.
41.3
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Driven through mid-off by McCullum. They pick up a single.
41.2
1
1
A Razzaq to J Oram, Oram has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
41.1
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum plays the Square-Cut. One run added to the total.
End of 41 Overs: New Zealand 228/6
40.6
2
2
S Afridi to J Oram, Oram has edged that one. They manage to come back for the second.
40.5
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
40.4
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, The ball strikes McCullum very low on the pads
40.3
1
1
S Afridi to J Oram, Oram drives the ball straight down the ground. They pick up a single.
Brendon McCullum scores his second ODI century.
40.2
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat. They pick up a single.
40.1
1
1
S Afridi to J Oram, Oram gets a leading edge on that one. One run added to the total.
End of 40 Overs: New Zealand 222/6
39.6
1
1
A Razzaq to J Oram, Played to mid-wicket region by Oram. One run added to the total.
39.5
0
0
A Razzaq to J Oram, Played through mid-wicket by Oram.
39.4
0
0
A Razzaq to J Oram, Oram rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball.
39.3
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Driven towards the mid-off region for a single.
39.2
1
1
A Razzaq to J Oram, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
39.1
0
0
A Razzaq to J Oram, Wide outside off stump, Oram leaves it alone.
End of 39 Overs: New Zealand 219/6
38.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. A committed effort by Malik to save runs for his team.
38.5
1
1
S Afridi to J Oram, Oram has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
38.4
0
0
S Afridi to J Oram, Oram defends it from within the crease.
Jacob Oram is the new man in as the Kiwis again lose a couple of wickets in a hurry.
38.3
W
W
S Afridi to N Broom, OUT! Broom failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Haider declares Broom OUT. New Zealand have lost their sixth wicket.
38.2
0
0
S Afridi to N Broom, Broom rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball.
38.1
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum plays the Square-Cut. They pick up a single.
End of 38 Overs: New Zealand 217/5
37.6
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has played it to the point region. One run added to the total.
37.5
2LB
2LB
A Razzaq to B McCullum, The ball strikes McCullum very low on the pads. Umpire Oxenford signals Leg Bye. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
Neil Broom is the new man in as Vettori departs.
37.4
W
W
A Razzaq to D Vettori, OUT! Vettori has top edged that one. It's high in the air and taken by Akmal. New Zealand have lost their fifth wicket.
37.3
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
37.2
1
1
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Driven through mid-on by Vettori. They pick up a single.
37.1
2
2
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Vettori flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
Thats the 50-run stand between McCullum and Vettori.
End of 37 Overs: New Zealand 210/4
36.6
1
1
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori defends it from within the crease. One run added to the total.
36.5
0
0
M Aamer to D Vettori, Defended off the front foot by Vettori presenting the full face of the bat.
36.4
1
1
M Aamer to B McCullum, Delicate glance by McCullum through the fine leg region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.3
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum has played it towards mid-wicket.
36.2
1
1
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single.
36.1
2
2
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori has deliberately lofted it over the slip region. They manage to come back for the second.
End of 36 Overs: New Zealand 205/4
35.6
1
1
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Vettori has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.
35.5
2
2
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Played through mid-wicket by Vettori. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
35.4
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Punched off the backfoot by McCullum. The batsmen have run through for a single.
35.3
1
1
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Vettori has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
35.2
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run added to the total.
35.1
1
1
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Vettori guides it to third man. They pick up a single.
End of 35 Overs: New Zealand 198/4
34.6
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
34.5
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum has played it to the point region.
34.4
1
1
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
34.3
0
0
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
34.2
0
0
M Aamer to D Vettori, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Vettori still goes after it.
34.1
0
0
M Aamer to D Vettori, Played to mid-wicket region by Vettori.
End of 34 Overs: New Zealand 197/4
33.6
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat.
33.5
1
1
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total.
33.4
2
2
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori gets a bottom edge on that one. Two runs added to the total.
33.3
0
0
S Ajmal to D Vettori, That ball has taken the inside edge of Vettori and thudded into his pads.
33.2
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
33.1
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Ball hits McCullum low on the pads.
End of 33 Overs: New Zealand 193/4
32.6
1
1
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
32.5
4
4
M Aamer to B McCullum, It's been driven superbly through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Haider signals a boundary.
32.4
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
32.3
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat.
32.2
1
1
M Aamer to D Vettori, Vettori has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
32.1
0
0
M Aamer to D Vettori, BOUNCER! That one has struck Vettori on the helmet. Luckily, he is not hurt. The physio is out in the middle as drinks come on to the field.
End of 32 Overs: New Zealand 186/4
31.6
4
4
S Ajmal to B McCullum, FOUR! Driven towards the mid-off region. The ball reaches the fence for another boundary to McCullum.
31.5
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, That's hit McCullum on his pads.
31.4
1
1
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Played to mid-wicket region by Vettori. One run added to the total.
31.3
4
4
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Oxenford signals four runs.
31.2
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
31.1
1
1
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori plays a sweep shot. They pick up a single.
End of 31 Overs: New Zealand 176/4
30.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
30.5
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Haider shows no interest in the appeal.
30.4
1
1
S Afridi to D Vettori, Vettori gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
30.3
2
2
S Afridi to D Vettori, Vettori plays a sweep shot. Two runs added to the total.
30.2
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
30.1
4
4
S Afridi to B McCullum, FOUR! McCullum picked it early and slog swept it through the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Haider signals four runs.
End of 30 Overs: New Zealand 168/4
29.6
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Played to the point region by McCullum. One run added to the total.
29.5
1
1
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.4
0
0
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man.
29.3
0
0
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori guides it to third man.
29.2
0
0
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori tries to sweep but fails to make contact.
29.1
0
0
S Ajmal to D Vettori, Vettori tries to sweep but fails to make contact.
End of 29 Overs: New Zealand 166/4
28.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
28.5
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
28.4
1
1
S Afridi to D Vettori, Played to mid-wicket region by Vettori. One run added to the total.
28.3
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
28.2
1
1
S Afridi to D Vettori, Vettori works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
28.1
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 28 Overs: New Zealand 162/4
27.6
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
27.5
1
1
A Razzaq to D Vettori, Vettori has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
27.4
W
W
A Razzaq to B McCullum, OUT! Punched off the backfoot towards the off side and they took off for a quick single. Younis Khan hit the stumps at the striker's end with Styris short of the crease.
27.3
1
1
A Razzaq to S Styris, Played to the point region by Styris. One run added to the total.
27.2
4
4
A Razzaq to S Styris, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Styris. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Oxenford.
27.1
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
End of 27 Overs: New Zealand 154/3
26.6
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
26.5
1
1
S Afridi to S Styris, Styris drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.
26.4
0
0
S Afridi to S Styris, Styris manages only a bottom edge on that one.
26.3
0
0
S Afridi to S Styris, Defended off the front foot by Styris presenting the full face of the bat.
26.2
0
0
S Afridi to S Styris, Styris has played it to the point region.
26.1
0
0
S Afridi to S Styris, Defended off the front foot by Styris presenting the full face of the bat.
End of 26 Overs: New Zealand 152/3
25.6
1
1
A Razzaq to S Styris, Styris flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
25.5
0
0
A Razzaq to S Styris, Punched off the backfoot by Styris.
25.4
0
0
A Razzaq to S Styris, Styris fails to put bat on ball.
25.3
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Driven towards the mid-on region. Lack of committment by Afridi to save runs for his team. They pick up a single.
25.2
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot.
25.1
1
1
A Razzaq to S Styris, Styris gets a leading edge on that one. One run added to the total.
End of 25 Overs: New Zealand 149/3
24.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, Wide outside off stump, McCullum leaves it alone.
24.5
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has offered no stroke to an incoming delivery.
24.5
1WD
1WD
S Afridi to B McCullum, The ball is way wide on the leg side but McCullum still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Haider.
24.4
1
1
S Afridi to S Styris, Styris has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
24.3
0
0
S Afridi to S Styris, Styris has played that with the full face of the bat.
Scott Styris is the new man in as Taylor fails for the second successive time in the series.
24.2
W
W
S Afridi to R Taylor, OUT! Taylor gets an inside edge on that one and it crashes into the stumps. New Zealand have lost their third wicket.
24.1
0
0
S Afridi to R Taylor, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Haider isn't interested in the appeal.
Ross Taylor walks out to the middle after Guptill and McCullum set stage for big total.
End of 24 Overs: New Zealand 147/2
23.6
W
W
A Razzaq to M Guptill, OUT! The partnership has broken. Guptill has lofted it over covers. It's high in the air and taken by Aamer. New Zealand have lost their second wicket.
23.5
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Punched off the backfoot by McCullum. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.4
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
23.3
1
1
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
23.2
2
2
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill has played it towards mid-wicket. They manage to come back for the second.
23.1
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
End of 23 Overs: New Zealand 142/1
22.6
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
22.5
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
22.4
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Driven through the covers by Guptill.
22.3
6
6
S Afridi to M Guptill, SIX! Awesome shot! Guptill charges down the wicket and haves that over the mid on fence. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum.
22.2
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, Played through mid-wicket by McCullum. The batsmen have run through for a single.
22.1
1
1
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 22 Overs: New Zealand 134/1
21.6
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Driven through mid-on by Guptill. They pick up a single.
21.5
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has driven that ball straight back. One run added to the total.
21.4
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Defended off the back foot by McCullum.
21.3
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Played to mid-wicket region by Guptill. One run added to the total.
Guptill scores his half century now.
21.2
4
4
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill dances down the track. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Oxenford.
21.1
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has pushed it to the cover region.
End of 21 Overs: New Zealand 127/1
20.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
20.5
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for McCullum.
20.4
6
6
S Afridi to B McCullum, SIX! McCullum gives this a full swing of the bat, down on one knee. Excellent shot, way over the boundary ropes. Umpire Haider raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
That's the 100-run stand between McCullum and Guptill.
20.3
4
4
S Afridi to B McCullum, FOUR! A short delivery which has been pulled away. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Haider.
20.2
1
1
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that straight back over Afridi. The batsmen have run through for a single.
20.1
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
End of 20 Overs: New Zealand 116/1
19.6
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Played to the point region by Guptill. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.5
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill dances down the track but decides to defend it.
19.4
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Punched off the backfoot by McCullum. They pick up a single.
19.3
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has driven it through mid-on.
19.2
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Pushed to the cover region by Guptill. One run added to the total.
19.1
6
6
S Ajmal to M Guptill, SIX! Guptill charges down the wicket. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum. Umpire Oxenford raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
End of 19 Overs: New Zealand 107/1
18.6
1
1
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has driven it straight down the ground. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.5
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played it to the point region.
18.4
2LB
2LB
S Afridi to M Guptill, The ball strikes Guptill very low on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Haider. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
18.3
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Defended off the front foot by Guptill presenting the full face of the bat.
18.2
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, Driven through mid-on by McCullum for a single.
18.1
2
2
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum plays a sweep shot. They manage to come back for the second.
End of 18 Overs: New Zealand 101/1
17.6
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Played to the point region by McCullum. They pick up a single.
17.5
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
17.4
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Pushed to the cover region by Guptill.
17.3
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
17.2
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
17.1
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Punched off the backfoot by Guptill. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 17 Overs: New Zealand 97/1
16.6
0
0
S Afridi to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot.
16.5
1LB
1LB
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Haider. One run added to the total.
16.4
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Defended off the front foot by Guptill presenting the full face of the bat.
16.3
0
0
S Afridi to M Guptill, Defended off the front foot by Guptill presenting the full face of the bat.
16.2
1
1
S Afridi to B McCullum, Driven through mid-off by McCullum. They pick up a single.
16.1
1
1
S Afridi to M Guptill, Guptill has played that off the front foot and into the ground. A direct hit but Guptill makes it home.
Shahid Afridi has been introduced into the attack. He replaces Abdul Razzaq.
End of 16 Overs: New Zealand 94/1
15.6
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Oxenford isn't interested in the appeal.
15.5
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Driven towards the mid-on region. Another single.
15.4
1
1
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Played to the point region by McCullum for a single.
15.3
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
15.2
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has driven it straight down the ground.
15.1
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
New Zealand are 91-1 after 15 overs as the drinks trolley comes onto the ground. They lost Aaron Redmond early but Guptill and McCullum have held fort well since then. They are going at a run-rate of over 6 runs an over as both batsmen have settled at the crease and have struck their share of boundaries. It will be interesting, however, to see how they tackle the Pakistani spinners.
End of 15 Overs: New Zealand 91/1
14.6
1
1
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Punched off the backfoot by Guptill for a single.
14.5
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total.
14.4
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
14.3
4
4
A Razzaq to B McCullum, FOUR! McCullum plays a pull shot to this short delivery. Into the gap and over the fence for four.
14.2
1
1
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
14.1
0
0
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
End of 14 Overs: New Zealand 84/1
13.6
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, Good over. Just one from it. Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat.
13.5
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat.
13.4
0
0
S Ajmal to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
13.3
1
1
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
13.2
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
13.1
0
0
S Ajmal to M Guptill, Guptill has driven that ball straight back.
Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal comes into the attack.
End of 13 Overs: New Zealand 83/1
12.6
2
2
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has played it to the point region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
12.5
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat.
12.4
4
4
A Razzaq to B McCullum, FOUR! The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Haider.
12.3
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot.
12.2
6
6
A Razzaq to B McCullum, SIX! Short ball. McCullum gets into position in time to execute the pull shot. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum. Umpire Haider raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
12.1
0
0
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum defends it from within the crease.
That boundary brings up the 50-run partnership, for the second wicket, between Guptill and McCullum.
End of 12 Overs: New Zealand 71/1
11.6
4
4
U Gul to M Guptill, FOUR! Guptill has played the square drive. The ball races to the fence.
11.5
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat. A direct hit by Afridi but Guptill makes it home.
11.4
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat.
11.3
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, FOUR! Played to mid-wicket region by McCullum. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Oxenford signals four runs.
11.2
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, Pushed to the cover region by McCullum.
11.1
1
1
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.
End of 11 Overs: New Zealand 61/1
10.6
1
1
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
10.5
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
10.4
3
3
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Punched off the backfoot by Guptill. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
10.3
0
0
A Razzaq to M Guptill, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for Guptill.
10.2
0
0
A Razzaq to M Guptill, Guptill shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
10.1
1
1
A Razzaq to B McCullum, McCullum plays the pull-shot. They pick up a single.
End of 10 Overs: New Zealand 55/1
9.6
2
2
U Gul to M Guptill, Played to the point region by Guptill. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
9.5
0
0
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill lets the ball go outside his off stump.
9.4
0
0
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
9.3
0
0
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill defends it from within the crease.
9.2
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum guides it to third man. They pick up a single.
9.1
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum goes after this one but misses the line completely. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Oxenford shows no interest in the appeal.
End of 9 Overs: New Zealand 52/1
8.6
4
4
M Aamer to M Guptill, FOUR! He makes the most of it! Guptill gets an inside edge on that which goes fine down the leg side. The ball races to the fence for four.
8.6
1
1
M Aamer to B McCullum, NO BALL! FREE HIT! McCullum defends it from within the crease. Umpire Haider signals a no ball for over stepping. The next delivery will be a free hit. One run added to the total.
8.5
3
3
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill has played it towards mid-wicket. Three runs added to the total.
8.4
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill defends it from within the crease.
8.3
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Haider shows no interest in the appeal.
8.2
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Defended off the front foot by Guptill presenting the full face of the bat.
8.1
1
1
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads. One run added to the total.
End of 8 Overs: New Zealand 42/1
7.6
0
0
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill shoulders arms to let that one through.
7.5
0
0
U Gul to M Guptill, Defended off the front foot by Guptill presenting the full face of the bat.
7.4
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum has played that off the front foot and into the ground. One run added to the total.
7.3
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads.
7.2
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum has played that with the full face of the bat.
7.1
1
1
U Gul to M Guptill, Guptill has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
End of 7 Overs: New Zealand 40/1
6.6
1
1
M Aamer to M Guptill, It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
6.5
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill lets the ball go outside his off stump.
6.4
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill has played that with the full face of the bat.
6.3
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Driven towards the mid-on region.
6.3
1WD
1WD
M Aamer to M Guptill, WIDE! Wide outside off stump. Guptill leaves it alone. Umpire Haider signals a wide. Free hit remains.
6.3
4
4
M Aamer to M Guptill, FOUR! FREE HIT! Guptill plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Haider signals four runs. Umpire Haider signals a no ball for over stepping. The next delivery will be a free hit.
6.2
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
6.1
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill defends it from within the crease.
End of 6 Overs: New Zealand 33/1
5.6
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, ANOTHER FOUR! McCullum has flat-batted that through the point region. The ball has crossed the ropes for another boundary.
5.5
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, FOUR! Driven towards the mid-off region. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Oxenford.
5.4
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
5.3
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, Driven towards the mid-on region.
5.2
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, Defended off the back foot by McCullum.
5.1
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat.
End of 5 Overs: New Zealand 25/1
4.6
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Driven towards the mid-on region.
4.5
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill shoulders arms to let that one through.
4.4
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill shoulders arms to let that one through.
4.3
4
4
M Aamer to M Guptill, Played to mid-wicket region by Guptill. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Haider signals four runs.
4.2
0
0
M Aamer to M Guptill, Guptill was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
Martin Guptill is the new man in as Redmond departs early.
4.1
W
W
M Aamer to A Redmond, OUT! AAMER STRIKES! Redmond has just lofted it over mid off. Khan plucks it out of thin air. Simple catch. New Zealand have lost their first wicket. The in-form opener walks back to the pavillion.
End of 4 Overs: New Zealand 21/0
3.6
1
1
U Gul to A Redmond, Redmond defends it from within the crease. One run added to the total.
3.5
0
0
U Gul to A Redmond, Redmond has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
3.4
0
0
U Gul to A Redmond, Defended off the front foot by Redmond presenting the full face of the bat.
3.3
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
3.2
4
4
U Gul to B McCullum, FOUR! SHOT! McCullum plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Oxenford signals a boundary.
3.1
1
1
U Gul to A Redmond, Redmond shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. Razzaq goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps.
End of 3 Overs: New Zealand 14/0
2.6
2
2
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total.
2.5
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum shoulders arms to let that one through.
2.4
4LB
4LB
M Aamer to B McCullum, FOUR LEG BYES! The ball strikes McCullum very low on the pads Umpire Haider gives four Leg byes.
2.3
2
2
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
2.2
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum tries to pull that one but failed to connect it.
2.1
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat.
End of 2 Overs: New Zealand 6/0
1.6
1
1
U Gul to B McCullum, Pushed to the cover region by McCullum for a single.
1.5
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum has punched the ball off the backfoot.
1.4
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum lets the ball go outside his off stump.
1.3
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, Defended off the front foot by McCullum presenting the full face of the bat.
1.2
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.1
0
0
U Gul to B McCullum, McCullum fails to put bat on ball.
Umar Gull will share the new ball with Aamer.
End of 1 Over: New Zealand 5/0
0.6
4
4
M Aamer to A Redmond, FOUR! Redmond has played the square drive. The ball races to the boundary. First boundary of the match.
0.5
0
0
M Aamer to A Redmond, Defended off the front foot by Redmond presenting the full face of the bat.
0.4
0
0
M Aamer to A Redmond, Redmond has played that with the full face of the bat.
0.3
1
1
M Aamer to B McCullum, Played through mid-wicket by McCullum. The batsmen have run through for a single.
0.2
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum drives this through the covers.
0.1
0
0
M Aamer to B McCullum, McCullum failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Haider isn't interested in the appeal.
Mohammad Aamer has got the new ball in his hand, he will start off proceedings for Pakistan. First ball...
The players are making their way out to the middle. Brendon McCullum and Aaron Redmond stride out to open for the Kiwis.
New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first. They have made a couple of changes with Kyle Mills coming back in for Ian Butler. Neil Broom comes in to replace Nathan McCullum. Pakistan have left out Umar Akmal to bring in Shoaib Malik.
The pitch looks a good one for the batsmen with not much in it for the bowlers. Spinner might play a role in the second innings once the wicket slows down a bit.
The weather is fine with the sun shining brightly. The temperature is around 32 degrees with humidity at 45 percent.
Hello and a warm welcome to the second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand. Pakistan would be looking to carry forward the momentum from the previous match into this one and win the 3-match series. New Zealand need to fight back hard and level the series.
Pakistan clash with New Zealand for the second of the three ODIs at Abu Dhabi on Friday. It is a must-win game for the Kiwis as they are already a game down. It is a day-night game and starts at 1100 GMT.
New Zealand were humbled by Pakistan in the first ODI where they were beaten by a massive 138 runs. The Kiwis started off well, picking up 4 wickets pretty quickly but Pakistan's lower order counter-attacked and they had no answer to that. In the second innings, when they started the chase, they were never in the game and in the end, Pakistan were all over them.
The Kiwis had their moments but they could not capitalise. They were without Kyle Mills who was injured. Pakistan had rested Shoaib Malik and Imran Nazir. Shane Bond looked like he had his rhythm back but went for plenty in his second spell. Jacob Oram and Scott Styris were unimpressive. The weather is predicted to be hot for the day and it will get cooler as the sun sets.
Pakistan are favourites but if New Zealand play the way they did in the Champions Trophy, they could spring a surprise.
