Over 20. 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Ireland: 150/9 (rr 7.50)
19.6
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell. New Zealand has posted a good score on the board. Williamson played his part for his side, and New Zealand also has a good bowling attack. Joshua Little bowled brilliantly and picked up his Hat-trick. Will Ireland batters chase down this target? Join us shortly for the chase.
19.5
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
19.4
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
19.3
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
19.2
Wide Mark Adair to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
19.1
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
Joshua Little to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
18.5
Joshua Little to Tim Southee. Back of a length, off stump down the track dropped, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Adair.
18.4
OUT! L.B.W. Joshua Little to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. Hat-trick! Little is on fire.
18.3
OUT! L.B.W. Joshua Little to Jimmy Neesham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad. Plumb in front.
18.2
OUT! Caught. Joshua Little to Kane Williamson. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Delany. A brilliant knock comes to an end.
18.1
Joshua Little to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
SIX! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
17.5
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
17.4
SIX! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Williamson is on beast mode.
17.3
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
17.2
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Little.
17.1
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 8 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Ireland: 126/6 (rr 7.41)
16.6
Mark Adair to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
16.5
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Yorker, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.
16.4
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
16.3
FOUR! Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
16.2
Mark Adair to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
16.1
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by McCarthy.
16.1
Wide Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Adair.
15.5
FOUR! George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
15.4
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Adair.
15.3
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by McCarthy.
15.2
FOUR! George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Over 20. 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Ireland: 150/9 (rr 7.50)
19.6
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson. That brings this game to a close. A breezy victory for New Zealand as they win by 35 runs. A terrific performance from New Zealand bowlers to restrict the Irish batters. Kane Williamson has been adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance. Cheers.
19.5
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
19.4
SIX! Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
19.3
Tim Southee to Barry McCarthy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
19.2
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
19.1
Mark Adair c Glenn Phillips b Tim Southee 4 (5)
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Mark Adair. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Phillips. Another one bites the dust.
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
18.5
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
18.4
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
18.3
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
18.2
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
18.1
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Full toss, middle stump down the track pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Lockie Ferguson to Barry McCarthy. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
17.5
George Dockrell c Kane Williamson b Lockie Ferguson 23 (15)
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Williamson. Ferguson gets his man.
17.4
Lockie Ferguson to Mark Adair. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
17.3
Fionn Hand c and b Lockie Ferguson 5 (3)
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Lockie Ferguson to Fionn Hand. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to silly point. Safe catch under the bright sky.
17.2
Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
17.1
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 8 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Ireland: 126/6 (rr 7.41)
16.6
FOUR! Tim Southee to Fionn Hand. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
16.5
Tim Southee to George Dockrell. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
16.4
Tim Southee to Fionn Hand. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Allen.
16.3
Curtis Campher c Finn Allen b Tim Southee 7 (7)
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Curtis Campher. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Allen. Poor shot selection, and he pays the price.
16.2
Tim Southee to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
16.1
Tim Southee to Curtis Campher. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
FOUR! Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
15.5
FOUR! Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge past third man for 4 runs.
15.4
Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Neesham.
15.3
Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
15.2
Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Length ball, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
15.1
FOUR! Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell. New Zealand has posted a good score on the board. Williamson played his part for his side, and New Zealand also has a good bowling attack. Joshua Little bowled brilliantly and picked up his Hat-trick. Will Ireland batters chase down this target? Join us shortly for the chase.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Wide Mark Adair to Tim Southee. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
Joshua Little to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Joshua Little to Tim Southee. Back of a length, off stump down the track dropped, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Adair.
OUT! L.B.W. Joshua Little to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. Hat-trick! Little is on fire.
OUT! L.B.W. Joshua Little to Jimmy Neesham. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad. Plumb in front.
OUT! Caught. Joshua Little to Kane Williamson. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Delany. A brilliant knock comes to an end.
Joshua Little to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
SIX! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Barry McCarthy to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Williamson is on beast mode.
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Little.
Barry McCarthy to Daryl Mitchell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
Mark Adair to Kane Williamson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Yorker, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
FOUR! Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Mark Adair to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by McCarthy.
Wide Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Adair.
FOUR! George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Adair.
George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by McCarthy.
FOUR! George Dockrell to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson. That brings this game to a close. A breezy victory for New Zealand as they win by 35 runs. A terrific performance from New Zealand bowlers to restrict the Irish batters. Kane Williamson has been adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance. Cheers.
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
SIX! Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Tim Southee to Barry McCarthy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
Tim Southee to Joshua Little. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Mark Adair. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Phillips. Another one bites the dust.
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Santner.
Trent Boult to Mark Adair. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
Trent Boult to Barry McCarthy. Full toss, middle stump down the track pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Lockie Ferguson to Barry McCarthy. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Williamson. Ferguson gets his man.
Lockie Ferguson to Mark Adair. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Lockie Ferguson to Fionn Hand. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to silly point. Safe catch under the bright sky.
Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Tim Southee to Fionn Hand. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Tim Southee to George Dockrell. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
Tim Southee to Fionn Hand. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Allen.
OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Curtis Campher. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Allen. Poor shot selection, and he pays the price.
Tim Southee to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
Tim Southee to Curtis Campher. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
FOUR! Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge past third man for 4 runs.
Trent Boult to George Dockrell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Neesham.
Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Length ball, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Trent Boult to Curtis Campher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.