NZ-W vs ENG-W Ball by Ball Commentary

OUT.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

OUT! There is a direct hit from the fielder fielder and the umpire has taken the help of the third umpire. The final decision is OUT.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

3 runs, that is cut through third man. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

2 runs, that is cut away through point for a couple.

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and bags himself a boundary.

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.

No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.

No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

No run.

OUT! The keeper has taken the bails off in a flash. The batter is stumped by a long way.

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

Six! That is pulled powerfully into the stands.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through third man for a single.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

2 runs, that is just a mere push for a couple of runs.

OUT! The fielder takes the bails off and appeals for the run out. The umpire raises the finger.

1 run, that is defended off the back foot to the off side for a single.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, this is driven towards mid on.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

2 runs, that is cut away through point for a couple.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.

No run, this is down the off side and let through.

No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

Wide! That is left alone for the keeper to collect.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.

2 runs, innovative shot. The reverse sweep comes out and the batter helps himself to a couple.

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

Four! The on drive is played by the batsman. The ball races to the fence in no time.

2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches him a single.

Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.

2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.

Four! Good ball but a good shot too. This is the wrong ‘un but the batter has picked it. Reverse sweeps it through square leg.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, this is driven towards mid on.

No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.

1 run, that is cut away through point for a single.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

Four! Hmmm… attacking the bowler. The batter gets down on a knee and slog sweeps this in the air. Finds the boundary.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

3 runs, that has gone off the reverse sweep. Through third man. Three runs taken.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

1 run, innovative shot. The reverse sweep comes out and the batter helps himself to a single.

1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

3 Wides! There comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

2 runs, that is just a mere push for a couple of runs.

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and bags himself a boundary.

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

2 runs.

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

1 run, that is flicked away through covers for a single.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

2 runs, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a couple of runs.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1 run, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a single.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

2 runs, that is pulled away through square leg for a couple of runs.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

1 run, that is flicked away through third man for a single.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

2 runs, that is pushed away for a couple.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, that is flicked away through mid off for a single.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and bags himself a boundary.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.

OUT! The batter has missed a straight ball and is struck on the pads, right in front. No problems for the umpire to adjudge him LBW.

2 runs, the batter sweeps this away for a couple.

1 run, that is flicked away through covers for a single.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, this is driven towards mid on.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through third man for a single.

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.

Leg bye, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

1 run, that is cut away through third man for a single.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, this is down the off side and let through.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.

2 runs, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a couple.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Four! Confidence. Movement of the wrists comes into play as the ball is flicked away, off the front foot, through mid wicket.

No run, that is driven through the third man, but it is a dot ball.

No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through point for a single.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

2 runs, that is defended off the front foot for a couple.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, the batter goes back and steers it, but straight to the fielder.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

OUT! That is a sharp catch taken by the wicketkeeper.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.

1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

2 runs, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a couple.

2 runs, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a couple of runs.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

3 runs, nice-looking shot and good running. The batter drives this through covers and comes back for the third by the time the ball is returned.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the third man and in the gap. A boundary.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

2 runs, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through point for a couple of runs.

Wide! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

2 Wides! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

Four! Nicely done. Going back in his crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches him a couple of runs.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the third man and in the gap. A boundary.

No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.