| I managed to watch the fag end of the match, NZ batted well, at one stage they required 8 an over but Marshall, and Oram batted well, and the brief cameos from Cairns also had an impact on the match. It was a fantastic atmosphere though. Wild celebrations in the Baige Brigade after NZ won. I see that no one has mentioned how well that wicket keeper Brendon McCullum played, I think he got about 20 odd from half a dozen balls, and that under the circumstances was a very good innings. The four he hit of the first ball of the last over (chip over fine leg) was a very good shot under pressure (5 were needed of the last 6 balls) the next two balls were dot balls but NZ finished it off with a single of the 4th ball of the over, the commentary team put it down to the batters, saying it was a good pitch and Australia should have got more runs.
Australia have now lost both their last 2 one-day internationals, how long will their losing streak last? |