Chappell-Hadlee Series (NZ vs Australia)

Hey Krisdy , maybe they sent in Hamish again , no-one can tell 'em apart!!

Marshall goes. McCullum still there on 38*. NZ might have a chance of pulling this off. They need 24 of 12.

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Penultimate over and Lee bowls a beamer at McCullum - very naughty , he's done that to him before! It went for 4 off the edge and rightly no-balled too , that could cost him!!

Brett is destroyed

48.5 The previous ball has been declared no-ball as Ponting had just 3 fielders inside the ring!

what a tragedy

New Zealand need 6 runs in 6 balls  --- ha ha ha ha

McCullum will hit a six and win the match.

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A mammoth 18 runs off that Brett Lee over - game there now for the Kiwis!!

Shouldn't you be doing your job...and not be on cricket forums.

I can't believe NZ might pull this off.

4 runs needed of 3 balls. McCullum is on strike.

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McCullum goes for 49. An outstanding effort by him. NZ need 4 off 2.

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Fools ,,last two run out ,,, what a way to loose ,,,

They spoiled my mood today ,, the game was in their hands ,,,

Disaster !!!!!! It reminds me of the WC semifinal in 1999 between SA and Australia , the same thing happened!!

....anyway , another of those dull , lifeless ODI's is finished !!

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Just got back from this game at the Westpac, what a match. Came right down to the wire, thought we were gonna win it with McCullum and Vettori at the crease, but it was not to be. It was an amazing atmosphere towards the end, the crowd going nuts.

Anyway congrats to both teams as they thoroughly deserve it for this thriller!

they still will be i imagine, no one will forget this result for a while...what a nail biter, unfortunate thing is there aren't more games like this which go right down to the wire

A lot of health concerns for both teams ahead of the last ODI.

Here is the article from cricinfo:

Clarke doubtful and Bond out for final match

Cricinfo staff

December 8, 2005

EDITED-Thanks for moving this post JP. I didn't realize that I had posted it in the wrong place.


     
Michael Clarke may miss the final match against New Zealand © Getty Images
Australia and New Zealand face health concerns ahead of the final match in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day series on Saturday with Michael Clarke doubtful and Shane Bond ruled out. Clarke, who scored 82 not out and effected a brilliant run-out during the last over in Australia's two-run win at Wellington, has been suffering from a stomach problem. Errol Alcott, the team physiotherapist, said: "We'll just have to wait and see how he pulls up. "

Bond, the New Zealand strike bowler, who missed the first two matches, has been ruled out of the final game as well. However, it is not all gloom for New Zealand. Stephen Fleming, the captain, might be available for the final fixture after having surgery to remove a tumour from his face. He featured for Wellington in a four-day match against Canterbury this week and scored 62. John Bracewell, New Zealand's coach, said the decision would not be made until Friday.

Lou Vincent, who made a sparkling 71 to lead the New Zealand run-chase in the second match, is likely to play despite being struck on the right leg by a Brett Lee delivery. The blow forced Vincent to use a runner on Wednesday.

© Cricinfo

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I am surprised that New Zealand chased down a 300+ target against Australia. That's amazing.