Ross Taylor in action against Scotland. Photo / Getty Images
The New Zealand Herald's expert sports panel provides commentary on all the action at University Oval in Dunedin where New Zealand face Scotland in their Cricket World Cup group match.
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• Anderson and Ronchi depart as NZ struggles to finish game off.
• Six more needed for victory
• Elliott dismissed.
• NZ 117-5, still need 24 runs.
4.01pm - New Zealand 117-5 (21 overs): Elliott gone
Grant Elliott was out caught behind for 29. The Black Caps only need a handful of runs to win, but they've made very hard work of this chase. A few net sessions will be in order before the England game on Friday, me thinks.
• Williamson out.
• Black Caps 106-4 (18 overs).
3.48pm - New Zealand 106-4 (18 overs): Williamson gone
Spoke too soon - just as we wax lyrical about Williamson's form, he gets himself out. The right-hander danced up the pitch to an innocuous delivery from John Davey and gets an inside edge on it that is snaffled by wicketkeeper Matthew Cross. NZ making fairly hard work of this. Anderson comes to the crease.
• Williamson and Elliott bring up New Zealand's 100.
• Black Caps 104-3 after 17 overs.
3.43pm - New Zealand 104-3 (17 overs): Kiwis steady
After Taylor's dismissal, the level heads of Kane Williamson (36) and Grant Elliott (22) have steadily edged NZ towards victory. Williamson's unbelievable form just continues to roll on. Elliott is playing a decent hand too - no risks, no fuss.
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• Taylor falls just after lunch break.
• New Zealand 66-3.
3.20pm - New Zealand 66-3 after 11 overs: Taylor out
Ross Taylor's indifferent form continues. In the first over back from lunch, Taylor hit the self-destruct button, hoicking spinner Majid Haq over cow cow corner. Problem was, he didn't quite get enough of it, and was caught by his namesake, Rob Taylor. Grant Elliott comes to the crease to steady the ship.
2nd over after resumption Taylor hits high to mid wkt. gone to offspinner Haq's 4th ball for 9. 66-3.
— David Leggat (@legslip1) February 17, 2015
• New Zealand 63-2 after nine overs.
nz 63-2 at lunch. willy 22 taylor 6. Now for LUNCH. #cricketfever
— David Leggat (@legslip1) February 17, 2015
2.37pm: Slightly unusual situation here - because NZ dismissed Scotland so quickly, they've gone into bat up to the time of the scheduled break. That means the Black Caps' run chase will be played out in two parts. They are 63-2 after nine overs, needing another 80 runs for victory. Here is the lunch report from our man at the ground, David Leggat.
New Zealand were well on the way to a comfortable second win at lunch in their World Cup game against Scotland at University Oval today.
Having dismissed the Scots for 142 in 36.2 overs, New Zealand were 63 for two at lunch.
Both openers had gone. Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum both edged catches to wicketkeeper Matthew Cross off handy seamer Iain Wardlaw, who got enough nibble off the pitch to beat their strokes.
McCullum would have been gone on five had Hamish Gardiner not spilled an awkward low catch at deep mid wicket.
Kane Williamson was on 22 and Ross Taylor had reached six at the interval.
Scotland's ambitions to make a big early World Cup statement were dashed early in the day.
The associate member nation were sent in, and in big early trouble.
Their hopes of being assertive were kneecapped by New Zealand's new ball pair Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who had the Scots 12 for four inside the fifth over.
Boult produced two sharp inswinging deliveries to remove Calum MacLeod and Gardiner with his first two legitimate deliveries but missed a hat-trick.
Image 1 of 13: Trent Boult of New Zealand successfully appeals for the wicket of Hamish Gardiner of Scotland during the ICC Cricket World Cup match. Photo / Getty Images
Southee got rid of Kyle Coetzer and captain Preston Mommsen to also sit on a hat-trick, which was denied.
The only partnership of substance came from stocky lefthander Matt Machan, who made a fine 56, and Richie Berrington, who hit 50, then holed out to fine leg next ball.
Both played some handsome, bold strokes in putting on 97 in 95 minutes but once they were out, Scotland faded away. The last six wickets fell for 33 in 8.2 overs. The innings lasted just 36.2 overs.
A small consolation? It was Scotland's best total against New Zealand in three attempts.
Left armer Corey Anderson and veteran spinner Dan Vettori took three wickets apiece, while Boult and Southee had two each.
I'm sure the crowd didn't like B-Macs decision to bowl, but his team could probably do with a short day at the office. Right? #cricketfever
— D’Arcy 🐀 (@DArcyWaldegrave) February 17, 2015
• New Zealand 48-2 (7 overs).
• McCullum out.
2.20pm - New Zealand 48-2 (7 overs): McCullum departs
Scotland have snared the big wicket of Brendon McCullum. Iain Wardlaw is really bending his back out there and has been rewarded with the wickets of both Kiwi openers. His ball to McCullum was on a good nagging line outside off. The New Zealand skipper got a bit cute, trying to run the ball down to third man. But the line was just too tight, and all he managed was a thick edge through to wicketkeeper Matthew Cross. Williamson and Taylor are now at the crease together. In an ideal world, these two would tick off the remaining runs with the minimum of fuss.
• New Zealand 18-1 after 2.3 overs.
• Guptill out for 17.
2.03pm - New Zealand 18-1 (2 overs): Guptill gone
The Black Caps' chase has hit its first road bump with Martin Guptill falling for 17 off 14 balls. The opener looked in fine touch, smashing four fours in his short innings. Scotland's opening bowler Iain Wardlaw deserves credit for bowling a nice line. Just a little bit of away movement induced Guptill into the stroke, but all he managed to do was edge it behind for the simplest of catches for wicketkeeper Matthew Cross. Kane Williamson comes to the crease.
Scotland could only manage 142 on a beautiful day in Dunedin. McCullum's Black Caps were in ruthless form. Here's the first innings report from our man at the ground, David Leggat.
Scotland's ambitions to make a big World Cup statement will have to wait another day.
The associate member nation was dismissed for a disappointing 142 by New Zealand after being sent in to bat at University Oval.
Their hopes of being assertive were kneecapped by New Zealand's new ball pair Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who had the Scots 12 for four inside the fifth over.
Boult produced two sharp inswinging deliveries to remove Calum MacLeod and Hamish Gardiner with his first two legitimate deliveries but missed a hat-trick.
Southee got rid of Kyle Coetzer and captain Preston Mommsen to also sit on a hat-trick, which was denied.
The only partnership of substance came from stocky lefthander Matt Machan, who made a fine 56, and Richie Berrington, who hit 50, then holed out to fine leg next ball.
Both played some handsome, bold strokes in putting on 97 in 95 minutes but once they were out, Scotland faded away. The last six wickets fell for 33 in 8.2 overs. The innings lasted just 36.2 overs.
A small consolation? It was Scotland's best total against New Zealand in three attempts.
Left armer Corey Anderson and veteran spinner Dan Vettori took three wickets apiece, while Boult and Southee had two each.
@BLACKCAPS openers out on the field in pursuit of 143. Opening the bowling for @CricketScotland is Ian Wardlaw. pic.twitter.com/hLuJTMoFxx
— Newstalk ZB Sport (@newstalkzbsport) February 17, 2015
• Scotland 142 all out after 36.2 overs.
• Five ducks (four of which were golden).
• Boult, Southee and Vettori all took wickets in successive deliveries.
• Machan and Berrington put on 97 for fifth wicket.
• Last six wickets fall for 33 runs.
1.45pm - Scotland 142 all out (36.2 overs): Vettori takes three
For the third time in the innings a New Zealand bowler takes back-to-back wickets but no hat-trick chance for Vettori as his third wicket ends the Scotland innings. The final five wickets went for just 33. New Zealand will need 143 to pick up second win of the tournament and go top of group A.
1.39pm - Scotland 142-9 (36 overs): Vettori strikes twice
Vettori picks up his first wicket of the match and third of the tournament as Rob Taylor plays for turn against the New Zealand spinner and misjudges. Ronchi whips off the bails and he's gone for four. Scotland take the batting powerplay with two wickets in hand, guessing that wasn't the plan. Vettori strikes in his next over as Majid Haq edges to Ross Taylor at first slip for a second ball duck.
1.27pm - Scotland 129-7 (33 overs): Anderson picks up three
Anderson is on fire here, picking up Matthew Cross caught behind. It wasn't much of a ball - pitched just short of a good length, fairly wide of the off stump - but Cross played a nothing shot at it, something in between a drive and a cut. All he succeeded in doing was getting a healthy edge through to Ronchi. Anderson now has 3-8 after 3.2 overs. Not a bad way to back up his man-of-the-match performance in Christchurch. Looks like we could be in for an early finish here, folks.
• Anderson strikes again, removing Berrington.
• Scotland 117-5 in the 29th over.
1.07pm - Scotland 117-5 (29 overs): Anderson removes Berrington
Anderson strikes again! This time he removes Berrington, who made a nice 50 off 80 balls. It was almost an identical delivery to the one that got Machan last over. Anderson dug it in short and Berrington got caught in two minds. His half-hearted hook attempt skied down to Adam Milne on the the boundary, who swallowed the catch with ease.
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— Jason Pine (@pineynz) February 17, 2015
Scotland battling hard 122 for 6. After being 12 for 4, they might actually set NZ a wee run chase of note.
— Veitchy on Sport (@veitchynz) February 17, 2015
• Anderson removes Machan.
• Scotland 109-5 after 28 overs.
1.00pm - Scotland 109-5 (28 overs): Anderson strikes
Corey Anderson's golden arm strikes again. Brendon McCullum introduced the burly all-rounder to break the excellent partnership between Machan and Berrington and he did just that. Anderson's first over was hardly textbook. Machan spanked him for four down the ground and looked in complete control. But a rank longhop undid him. He got caught in an in-between position, not sure whether to pull or hit down the ground. In the end the ball skied up straight, and McCullum took a very good running catch at mid on. Excellent innings from Machan, though, who was out for 56 off 79 balls.
• Scotland back in the game at 97-4 after 26 overs.
• Matt Machan and Richie Berrington put on an unbeaten stand of 85.
12.54 - Scotland 97-4 (26 overs): Machan brings up 50
After the Black Caps picked up four wickets in the first five overs, it looked like this World Cup outing was heading for something akin to a T20 match. But they don't call Scotland the brave nation for nothing. Machan and Berrington have batted superbly to get their side back into the match. Machan has looked like a consummate professional in getting to 52, while Berrington (42) has provided excellent support. McCullum needs a wicket from his bowlers here.
• Scotland 69-4 after 21 overs.
• Matt Machan and Richie Berrington put on an unbeaten 50-run partnership.
12.35pm - Scotland 69-4: Machan and Berrington put on 50-run partnership
It looks like the Black Caps will have something to chase after all. After losing four quick wickets, Scotland's Matt Machan and Richie Berrington have rebuilt the innings nicely, putting on a 57-run stand. Daniel Vettori has continued his good form from Christchurch, bowling five overs for a miserly 10 runs. Machan and Berrington have looked the goods, though, working singles and putting away the bad balls when they come.
• Scotland 47-4 after 15 overs.
• Matt Machan on 27 off 40 balls.
• Boult and Southee have picked up two wickets each.
12.15pm - Scotland 47-4: Scotland look to get back into the game
Scotland continue to rebuild and at the 15-over mark have reached an almost respectable 47-4. The Scots' number four Matt Machan has gone to 27 off 40 balls, and has played some nice shots along the way. Adam Milne and Daniel Vettori were introduced into the attack after Boult and Southee's devastating opening spell. Vettori seems to be at his parsimonious best, while Milne has got the speedo well up into the 140kms mark.
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• Scotland 27-4 after 11 overs.
• Boult and Southee have picked up two wickets each.
11.56am - Scotland 27-4 (11 overs): Scotland rebuild
After a disastrous start for Scotland they have recovered somewhat to reach 27-4 after 11 overs. Recovered is probably the wrong word - more like stabilized. In any event, they'll be glad they haven't lost any more wickets. Boult and Southee have bowled brilliantly this morning. On a clear, fine day in Dunedin, both have managed to get plenty of swing in the air. That combined with disciplined length and accuracy has made things hard going for the Scots.
Spanking off drive by Machan off Boult and Canada's alltime low total survives another day
— David Leggat (@legslip1) February 16, 2015
• Tim Southee picks up Kyle Coetzer and Preston Mommsen in consecutive balls.
• Scotland reeling at 12-4.
11.21am - Scotland 12-3 (5 overs): Southee picks up New Zealand's third wicket.
Not to be outdone by his fellow paceman Trent Boult, Tim Southee picks up two wickets in the fifth over. The first to go was Kyle Coetzer, who somewhat lamely flicked an innocuous delivery to Grant Elliott at midwicket. Next ball Southee trapped Mommsen in front. Mommsen reviewed the decision. The replay did show some bat was involved, but unfortunately for him it was after the ball hit the pad. Scotland are in deep trouble here.
If this game ends at 2pm, they owe it to Dunedin to immediately have a rematch.
— Hayden Meikle (@HaydenMeikle) February 16, 2015
11.07am - Scotland 1-2: Trent Boult strikes in the second over of the match.
• New Zealand's $814,000 man Trent Boult snares two wickets in his first over.
• Scotland's Callum MacLeod and Hamish Gardiner fall in consecutive deliveries.
• McCullum stacks the slips for the hat-trick ball but Scotland's Matt Machan leaves the ball alone.
• A fantastic first over from Boult, who has sent an early reminder of why the Sunrisers paid so much for his services in the IPL.
Good morning all and welcome to our coverage of the Black Caps' second outing in the Cricket World Cup. Today the team takes on Scotland at University Oval in Dunedin. Our man David Leggat is at the ground. Here's his toss report:
New Zealand won the toss and sent Scotland in to bat in the sixth game of the Cricket World Cup at Dunedin's University Oval today.
New Zealand, on the back of their 98-run win over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Christchurch last Saturday, have named an unchanged XI, meaning no place again for Tom Latham, Kyle Mills, Mitchell McClenaghan and Nathan McCullum.
Scotland, preparing for their third ODI against New Zealand, and chasing their first World Cup win, have omitted Freddie Coleman, Michael Leask, Safyaan Sharif and Alasdair Evans from their squad of 15.
Teams:
New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (c), Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi, Dan Vettori, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
Scotland: Preston Mommsen (c), Kyle Coetzer, Calum MacLeod, Matt Machan, Hamish Gardiner, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Iain Wardlaw, Josh Davey, Rob Taylor, Majid Haq.
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