Friday, March 16, 2007

Poor Start


England roundly beaten by the Kiwis. A poor effort batting by most didn't put England in a comfortable position. Pietersen again shone and made the highest number of runs with 60, while a more than useful effort by Nixon and Plunkett at the end meant that all was not lost, but 209 is a low target to set. However, in their first few overs things did not go well for New Zealand. The loss of early wickets in the first two overs meant they were at 3 for 2. Then when Flemming went they were 19 for 3. However only one more wicket fell and New Zealand cruised to a victory.

It is also well worth noting that, in another match, Herschelle Gibbs scored 6 sixes in an over, an incredible feat. What makes this even better is one of the sponsors, Johnnie Walker, had agreed to donate $1 mill to Habitat for Humanity if anyone managed this rare achievement.

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