South Africa had toured West Indies earlier where they had played 3 test matches, 5 ODI matches and 2 Twenty20 matches. South Africa came back with glory as they won all the 3 series. They won the test series by 2-0, ODI series by 5-0 and Twenty20 series by 2-0.
On the third day of the last test match, South African fast bowler Dale Steyn had spit against the direction of the West Indian spin bowler Sulieman Benn when West Indies had dismissed an South African batsman. Dale steyn was fined his entire match fee under the code of conduct by the ICC. Later, South African manager Mohammed Moosajee said to the press that Steyn has apologized for the incident caused. They have filed a conduct charge on Sulieman Benn and it is in judicial process.
On the fourth day of the last test match, West Indian fast bowler Kemar Roach had done a unpleasant altercation in which even he was fined 50% of his match fee.
July 4, 2010
July 3, 2010
ICC WCL Division One: Kenya vs Ireland
Third match of the ICC WCL Division One was played between Kenya and Ireland at Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam, NED. Ireland won the toss & elected to field first.
Kenya gave a bad start with a poor run rate. They even kept on loosing wickets in regular intervals. No one long lasted so that they could have helped the team to put up a good total. Kenya by 45.3 overs, lost all its wickets and ended up putting a total score of just 163 runs. All the bowlers of Ireland had a good economy rate.
Ireland needed just 164 runs in 50 overs to win their opening match in ICC WCL division one. Even they gave a poor start, by 8.2 overs, they had scored only 28 runs. After the fall of their 1st wicket, there came a big partnership of 137 runs between Paul Stirling and Alex Cusack. In 39.5 overs, Ireland chased the target successfully and won the match by 7 wickets. They scored 164 runs and had lost only 3 wickets. Alex Cusack won the the man of the match award for his brilliant performance both with the bat and ball. He was unbeaten scoring 59 runs and also took 2 wickets.
Kenya gave a bad start with a poor run rate. They even kept on loosing wickets in regular intervals. No one long lasted so that they could have helped the team to put up a good total. Kenya by 45.3 overs, lost all its wickets and ended up putting a total score of just 163 runs. All the bowlers of Ireland had a good economy rate.
Ireland needed just 164 runs in 50 overs to win their opening match in ICC WCL division one. Even they gave a poor start, by 8.2 overs, they had scored only 28 runs. After the fall of their 1st wicket, there came a big partnership of 137 runs between Paul Stirling and Alex Cusack. In 39.5 overs, Ireland chased the target successfully and won the match by 7 wickets. They scored 164 runs and had lost only 3 wickets. Alex Cusack won the the man of the match award for his brilliant performance both with the bat and ball. He was unbeaten scoring 59 runs and also took 2 wickets.
ICC WCL Division One: Afghanistan vs Canada
Afghanistan played against Canada at Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg, NED in the second match of ICC World Cricket League Division One. Canada won the toss & elected to bat first.
Canada started their batting innings with the openers, Hiral Patel and Rizwan Cheema. Rizawan Cheema did not bat long as he got out in the fourth delivery of the 3rd over of the innings. Canada's run rate was lower than 4 runs per over until they reached 35th over where they had scored just 150 runs in total and had lost 4 wickets. In the next 15 overs 157 runs which helped them to put up a good total against the Afghans. Teams scorer was Ashish Bagai who scored 82 runs from 122 deliveries. In 50 overs, Canada scored 257 runs in total and lost 7 wickets.
Afghanistan started their chase in a grand style. Their run rate was good right from the start of the innings. All the batsmen who played contributed some good runs and helped the team to reach the target. Openers were sent back to the pavillion as a result of run out. Nowroz Mangal played beautifully and stayed till the end of their victorious innings. He was unbeaten scoring 70 runs from just 58 deliveries. By 48.4 overs, Aghanistan team chased the target of 258 runs and had lost only 4 wickets. They won the match by 6 wickets. Man of the match award went to Nowroz Mangal for his beautiful innings bot with the bat and in the field.
Canada started their batting innings with the openers, Hiral Patel and Rizwan Cheema. Rizawan Cheema did not bat long as he got out in the fourth delivery of the 3rd over of the innings. Canada's run rate was lower than 4 runs per over until they reached 35th over where they had scored just 150 runs in total and had lost 4 wickets. In the next 15 overs 157 runs which helped them to put up a good total against the Afghans. Teams scorer was Ashish Bagai who scored 82 runs from 122 deliveries. In 50 overs, Canada scored 257 runs in total and lost 7 wickets.
Afghanistan started their chase in a grand style. Their run rate was good right from the start of the innings. All the batsmen who played contributed some good runs and helped the team to reach the target. Openers were sent back to the pavillion as a result of run out. Nowroz Mangal played beautifully and stayed till the end of their victorious innings. He was unbeaten scoring 70 runs from just 58 deliveries. By 48.4 overs, Aghanistan team chased the target of 258 runs and had lost only 4 wickets. They won the match by 6 wickets. Man of the match award went to Nowroz Mangal for his beautiful innings bot with the bat and in the field.
Scotland vs Netherlands
ICC World Cricket League started from 1st of July 2010 in Netherlands. In the opening match, Netherlands played against the Scotland at Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg, NED. Canada won the toss & elected to bat first.
Netherlands lost its first wicket in the 8th delivery of the innings. Fall of their first wicket impacted them a lot, as their run rate was very low. Just before the fall of their second wicket, Netherlands had scored only 69 runs from 21 overs. After the loss of their second wicket, they somehow managed to come back into the track and recovered a bit. They utilised all 50 overs and had put up a total score of 234 runs loosing only 6 wickets. Teams top scorer was Tom Cooper who had scored 87 runs from 130 deliveries.
Scotland needed just 235 runs from 50 overs to win their opening match. Scotland right from the start kept on loosing wickets. They lost wickets in regular intervals, but the asking rate was following the required run rate. By 49.5 overs, Scotland scored 235 runs and won the match by just 1 wicket and a ball remaining. It turned out to be a tough and a close chase for them. At the end, it was the Scotland who were victorious. Teams top scorer was Moneeb Iqbal. Man of the match award went to Tom Cooper for his 87 runs.
Netherlands lost its first wicket in the 8th delivery of the innings. Fall of their first wicket impacted them a lot, as their run rate was very low. Just before the fall of their second wicket, Netherlands had scored only 69 runs from 21 overs. After the loss of their second wicket, they somehow managed to come back into the track and recovered a bit. They utilised all 50 overs and had put up a total score of 234 runs loosing only 6 wickets. Teams top scorer was Tom Cooper who had scored 87 runs from 130 deliveries.
Scotland needed just 235 runs from 50 overs to win their opening match. Scotland right from the start kept on loosing wickets. They lost wickets in regular intervals, but the asking rate was following the required run rate. By 49.5 overs, Scotland scored 235 runs and won the match by just 1 wicket and a ball remaining. It turned out to be a tough and a close chase for them. At the end, it was the Scotland who were victorious. Teams top scorer was Moneeb Iqbal. Man of the match award went to Tom Cooper for his 87 runs.
July 1, 2010
South Africans won the test series against West Indies
Hi all, last time when i gave my update on the third test match played between West Indies and South Africa, West Indies were playing their second batting innings on the third day of the test match. They had lost 7 wickets and had scored 134 runs thereby leading South Africa by 19 runs. Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten scoring a half century.
On the fourth day, West Indies lost 3 more wickets thereby they were all-out scoring a total of just 161 runs. Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten till the end scoring 71 runs consuming 179 deliveries. South Africans needed just 47 runs to win this match. This is supposed to be an cake-walk for them as they have 10 wickets, 1.75 days on hand. In 8.4 overs, South Africa chased its target by scoring 49 runs in total. South Africa won the match by 7 wickets. They have also won the series against the West Indies. Johan Botha was the best bowler from South Africa as he had taken 7 wickets in total with an economy rate of just 2.56 runs per over. He clinched the man of the match title. Dale Steyn was named as the man of the series for his brilliant spells throughout the series.
On the fourth day, West Indies lost 3 more wickets thereby they were all-out scoring a total of just 161 runs. Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten till the end scoring 71 runs consuming 179 deliveries. South Africans needed just 47 runs to win this match. This is supposed to be an cake-walk for them as they have 10 wickets, 1.75 days on hand. In 8.4 overs, South Africa chased its target by scoring 49 runs in total. South Africa won the match by 7 wickets. They have also won the series against the West Indies. Johan Botha was the best bowler from South Africa as he had taken 7 wickets in total with an economy rate of just 2.56 runs per over. He clinched the man of the match title. Dale Steyn was named as the man of the series for his brilliant spells throughout the series.
England vs Australia : Fourth ODI
Yesterday, fourth ODI was played between the hosts, England and Australia at The Oval, London. England has already won the first 3 ODI matches leading Australia by 3-0 thereby winning the series even though 2 more matches was yet to be played. England won the toss & elected to field first.
As usual Shane Watson and Tim Paine went to bat first for the Australians. Shane Watson was out when we had scored 41 runs and Tim Paine returned to pavilion when he had scored 8 runs. By 16.3 overs, Australia had lost only 2 wickets scoring 73 runs in total. Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke played very magnificently to score 92 runs and 99 runs respectively. They both shared a partnership of 155 runs from 154 deliveries which helped Australians to put up a very good total. At 42.1 over, Ricky Ponting got out giving a straight catch to Andrew Strauss bowled by James Anderson. Michael Clarke was unbeaten till the end of the Australian Innings. After 50 overs, Australia scored 290 runs in total loosing 5 wickets.
England needed 291 runs from 50 overs to get their 4th consecutive victory in the series. Australians, though they have lost the series, they had to win this match against the England. It was supposed to be an prestige issue for both the teams.
Andrew Strauss and Craig Kieswetter started the batting innings for England. They did not bat that well and did not stay longer in the crease. England could not resist the bowling attack from the Australians. As a result they kept on loosing wickets in regular intervals. Their run rate was dropping every time. No one had put up a good partnership which could have made some difference. Eion Morgan and Michael Yardy could not stay till the end as they departed scoring 47 and 57 runs respectively. By 42.4 overs, England lost all its 10 wickets and had scored just 212 runs in total. Australia therefore won the match by 78 runs, which was an easy win for them. Ryan Harris bowled excellent for the Australia as he took 5 wickets and his economy rate was just 3.69 runs per over. Finally, Australia has opened its account in this series and the stat has become 1-3. Though Australia have won the match, the point is that they have already lost the series, they have to play for pride.
As usual Shane Watson and Tim Paine went to bat first for the Australians. Shane Watson was out when we had scored 41 runs and Tim Paine returned to pavilion when he had scored 8 runs. By 16.3 overs, Australia had lost only 2 wickets scoring 73 runs in total. Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke played very magnificently to score 92 runs and 99 runs respectively. They both shared a partnership of 155 runs from 154 deliveries which helped Australians to put up a very good total. At 42.1 over, Ricky Ponting got out giving a straight catch to Andrew Strauss bowled by James Anderson. Michael Clarke was unbeaten till the end of the Australian Innings. After 50 overs, Australia scored 290 runs in total loosing 5 wickets.
England needed 291 runs from 50 overs to get their 4th consecutive victory in the series. Australians, though they have lost the series, they had to win this match against the England. It was supposed to be an prestige issue for both the teams.
Andrew Strauss and Craig Kieswetter started the batting innings for England. They did not bat that well and did not stay longer in the crease. England could not resist the bowling attack from the Australians. As a result they kept on loosing wickets in regular intervals. Their run rate was dropping every time. No one had put up a good partnership which could have made some difference. Eion Morgan and Michael Yardy could not stay till the end as they departed scoring 47 and 57 runs respectively. By 42.4 overs, England lost all its 10 wickets and had scored just 212 runs in total. Australia therefore won the match by 78 runs, which was an easy win for them. Ryan Harris bowled excellent for the Australia as he took 5 wickets and his economy rate was just 3.69 runs per over. Finally, Australia has opened its account in this series and the stat has become 1-3. Though Australia have won the match, the point is that they have already lost the series, they have to play for pride.
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