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West Indies vs New Zealand 2017 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 09 2017, Sat - 03:30 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND373, 291/8 decl
WEST INDIES221, 203
New Zealand won by 240 runs
CRR:3.18
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OUT! Caught & Bowled. Kemar Roach to Tim Southee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed back to bowler, fielded by Roach.
Sharp chance for the bowler and Roach takes the catch low down to his right. West Indies wrap up the innings but not after Trent Boult (37 not out) and Tim Southee (31) had some fun swinging the bat. At 373 New Zealand will be very happy with the performance and they have all of the momentum going into the second innings with the bowlers happy to see the clouds rolling in. This could be a tough 30 minutes coming up for West Indies before lunch.
Kemar Roach to Tim Southee. Off cutter half volley, down leg side no foot movement working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Roach.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Trent Boult. Off break short, outside off stump moves in front defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tim Southee. Off break short, outside off stump moves in front driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ambris.
APPEAL! Kraigg Brathwaite to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Roach, appeal made for Stumped. Sharp work behind the stumps but Southee is comfortably behind the line.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump no foot movement, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kemar Roach to Trent Boult. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kemar Roach to Tim Southee. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Kemar Roach to Tim Southee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kemar Roach to Trent Boult. Off cutter half volley, off stump backing away driving, to long off for 1 run, dropped catch by Roach, fielded by Reifer.
Kemar Roach to Trent Boult. Bouncer, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Kemar Roach to Trent Boult. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump backing away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Roston Chase to Trent Boult. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Chase.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run.
SIX! Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. In the slot and Southee's eyes light up. Swings the bat like an axe and connects so sweetly with the ball.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break short, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
FOUR! Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break short, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Short, wide and dispatched to the rope.
Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
FOUR! Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Gabriel tries the fuller delivery but Boult is up to the task with a lofted drive back down the ground.
SIX! Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Wow. This man needs a promotion in the order. The power and timing which Boult possesses is amazing.
Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
FOUR! Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Trent Boult is taking this game away from the Windies. Gives himself so much room and frees the arms to crash a cut shot to the rope.
Shannon Gabriel to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump moves in front Fended, to point for no runs, fielded by Reifer.
Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Miguel Cummins to Trent Boult. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Miguel Cummins to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
FOUR! Miguel Cummins to Trent Boult. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. And again. This ball is rocketing to the rope off the willow of Boult's bat.
OUT! Bowled. Trent Boult to Shannon Gabriel. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed. Superb stuff from Boult to wrap things up this morning. A big in-ducker back into Gabriel, who just doesn't have the skill to keep out those kind of deliveries. A gaping hole in the defence, and the ball hoops back through it to clatter into the stumps.
Thoroughly professional job by the hosts. They have a lead of 152, and their openers will be back in ten minutes to increase that further. Can the Windies bowlers restore some pride?
OUT! Bowled. Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Boult too good there. Shaped the ball away from the left hander and squared Cummins up. Drifted past the outside edge and the ball clipped off stump. The Kiwis just one away from batting.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge past third man for 4 runs. First boundary of the morning goes to Cummins. Nice line and length from Boult, and it is squeezed off the outer half through gully to the third man boundary.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Short, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Short, down leg side swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Raymon Reifer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Boult.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Yorker, outside off stump no foot movement, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
Trent Boult to Miguel Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Neil Wagner to Raymon Reifer. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Entertaining final session of the day. Plenty of runs were scored with the extended play but that also gave New Zealand chance to skittle out the middle-order. Trent Boult and Tim Southee in particular were superb using the swinging ball to find plenty of edges and that added to their brilliant performances with the bat earlier.
West Indies had to fight hard with the captain leading from the front with 66 while Shane Dowrich added a handy 35 down the order but they struggled to put together meaningful partnerships. We are starting 30 minutes earlier tomorrow due to the rain and the weather is also not looking great either. Hopefully it stays away and we see a full day's play. See you then.
Neil Wagner to Raymon Reifer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
Neil Wagner to Raymon Reifer. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
Neil Wagner to Raymon Reifer. Bouncer, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Taylor.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell. Final over of the day coming up.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Raval.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Raval.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for no runs, fielded by Southee.
APPEAL! Verified by umpire after REFERRAL. Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. A rather reluctant review from New Zealand and the decision remains as not out. Boult has speared in the delivery at the toes but it isn't hitting enough of the leg stump to be overturned. Under the new regulations New Zealand don't lose their review.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Southee.
Trent Boult to Raymon Reifer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Boult.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Short, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Williamson calls in the troops. He wants West Indies to face a tough 35 minute spell of batting this evening. The lead is 443, which is plenty, but still over two days left in the game. He will want at least one wicket tonight to feel in total control. The Windies batsmen need some magic to get them out of this one.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, to leg down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Short, outside off stump ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Short, outside off stump ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gabriel.
Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Reifer.
FOUR! Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Short, sits up, and dispatched to the mid wicket fence. Southee looking more comfortable out there now.
FOUR! Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Clipped in the air, but into the gap for four. Not convincing again from Southee, but he has enough power behind it to get the ball to the ropes.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
FOUR! Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Too easy with just a couple of fielders on the offside. Tossed up high and wide, and Taylor hammers it away to the cover fence.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Still no signs of a declaration from Williamson. The West Indies bowlers are looking very tired out there now, and New Zealand just milking the runs.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Reifer.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Miguel Cummins to Ross Taylor. Short, outside off stump on the back foot, hit pad to square leg for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ambris.
Miguel Cummins to Tim Southee. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to cover for no runs, fielded by Reifer.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot, padded to fine leg for no runs.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs.
Roston Chase to Ross Taylor. Off break half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Brathwaite.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.
Roston Chase to Tim Southee. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Raymon Reifer to Ross Taylor. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.
Raymon Reifer to Ross Taylor. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Gabriel.
OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Santner to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Two in two for Mitchell Santner to finish the game. This delivery grips, and it turns past the outside edge to crash into the off stump.
New Zealand take the series 2-0 to start of their summer, and have completely dominated every moment of cricket across the two matches. Roston Chase and Raymon Reifer frustated the bowlers today, but once they were dismissed, the rest followed in no time. The teams attention will now turn to the ODI series, which begins next Wednesday.
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Santner to Miguel Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to long off, by Boult. The change to the spinner has worked. Santner loops it up, Cummins tries to send it into orbit, and the ball loops up off the edge to mid off. Boult snaffles it, but complains about the sun afterwards. Just one wicket needed for victory.
Mitchell Santner to Miguel Cummins. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Santner.
Mitchell Santner to Miguel Cummins. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
Mitchell Santner to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Blundell.
SIX! Tim Southee to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. This is brilliant viewing. Cummins' turn to bring out the long handle. He clears the front leg, gets it in the slot, and powers it over the rope for six.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Yorker, to leg backing away defending, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Yorker, middle stump backing away driving, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side moves in front pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Raval.
SIX! Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Roach is having some fun out there. Runs outside leg, and swats it over cow corner for six. Great hitting.
Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Off cutter yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Roach deciding to play some tennis shots. He goes outside leg stump, and flat-bat's it over the bowler's head for four.
Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Full toss, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Latham.
Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach. Half volley, to leg backing away driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Classic tailender smash. He jumps a long way outside leg stump, and crushes it through the offside for four.
Tim Southee to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Miguel Cummins. Short, down leg side swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, leading edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, hit body to gully for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
Tim Southee to Miguel Cummins. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Short, down leg side moves in front pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
APPEAL! Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, off stump no foot movement defending, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Williamson, appeal made for L.B.W. Wagner is getting some late away shape, and it is too good for Cummins. Beats him on the outside edge, hits the back pad, but it was doing too much. Impact outside off, and missing the stumps too.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump no foot movement defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Neil Wagner to Miguel Cummins. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump no foot movement, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Tim Southee to Kemar Roach. Yorker, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.