World Cricket II

[19thmay]

South Africa beats NZ in the T20 match played at Eden Park today, it was a stunner.

Kiwis required just 6 runs in the last over with 5 wickets in hand. De Lange bowled the last over gave just 3 runs [ Including one front foot no ball and so a free hit ] and took 2 wickets, incredible.


South Africa move up to 2nd in the Twenty20 rankings while New Zealand drop to fourth
19.6
de Lange to Southee, no run, de Lange holds his nerve, fires it in outside off and Southee misses with the swing to leg, AB collects and runs up to the stumps to prevent any runs and South Africa have pulled off an absolute stunner at Eden Park
All of a sudden it's a free hit, 4 off 1, 3 to tie but that's unlikely given this ground's dimensions, but the batsmen can keep running even if the fielder takes a catch
19.6
de Lange to Franklin, (no ball) 1 run, would you believe it? he's bowled a front-foot no-ball, it was full outside off and Franklin hit it along the ground to long-off, the South Africans begin celebrating only to look up in horror at the standing umpire, they managed to take a couple as well
Franklin on strike, he needs to hit a six to win the game, a four won't be enough to tie it up
19.5
de Lange to Bracewell, OUT, South Africa should win this now as Bracewell goes for an almighty slog to leg as the ball is full on off, skied high in the air and settles in the hands of Amla at point and he ends up diving forward to take it
DAJ Bracewell c Amla b de Lange 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
19.4
de Lange to Bracewell, no run, bangs in a bouncer on middle, risky considering if it hits bat it's probably flying away, but in the end it pays off as Bracewell can't connect with a big swing
19.3
de Lange to NL McCullum, OUT, now they are in full-blown panic mode, moved across way outside off and tried to paddle pull, got a glove on it and it skied up to AB behind the stumps, are the home team going to do what their opposition is usually accused of doing?
NL McCullum c †de Villiers b de Lange 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
19.2
de Lange to NL McCullum, no run, short and wide outside off, beats the cut and he is shocked that the umpire hasn't called wide, New Zealand all of a sudden struggling
Nathan McCullum to face his first ball
19.1
de Lange to Franklin, 1 run, Franklin drills a full ball outside off on the bounce to long-off
de Lange to bowl the final over, this is a gamble as de Villiers goes with pace

[Siv.S]

first 10 overukke 100 adichirunthanugaley... de lange

[ajithfederer]

NZ/SA - 1st ODI

http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zeal...ch/520600.html

NZ - 253/9

SA - 17/1 (4 overs)

[ajithfederer]

35/3 @ 9.5

Big names Kallis Amla and smith gone. NZ continue to be a thorn in the flesh for SA.

[19thmay]

ABD

[satissh_r]

Sad it had to happen to him, get well soon Yuvi..

Edit: Not sure if it is only me who is not able to view this pic, here goes the URL -> http://yfrog.com/nzmzwfyj

[ajaybaskar]

Famous West Indian cricketer Runako Morton dies in a road mishap. RIP

[raajarasigan]

oh.. so sad.. RIP

[satissh_r]

Just read about this and was about to post it here... RIP

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West Indies cricketer Runako Morton died in a road accident in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday night, according to unconfirmed reports on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.



The 33-year old middle-order batsman made his international debut for West Indies in 2005 and also represented Trinidad and Tobago, along with Leeward Islands. He played 56 ODIs and 15 Test matches for the West Indies. Morton last represented his country in a T20 match against Australia in 2010.



Explosive batsman Chris Gayle has poured his condolences on Twitter, “We lost a True Warrior W.I Cricketer Runako Morton-May is soul rest in peace! Our memories together Live On!-My Condolences to his Family "



Current West Indies player Carlos Brathwaite also tweeted, “RIP Runacko Morton. Gone but not forgotten”.



Trinidad and Tobago cricketer Justin Gullien also posted a tweet that said, “RIP Runako Morton. Gone far too soon. Lost for words…”



Veteran New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris, too, expressed his grief, "Sad to hear the news of west Indian cricketer runako Morton passing away in a car accident! Terrible news. RIP"



A post from a Facebook group, PresWatch, with its base in T&T has posted more details about the tragic incident, “It has been confirmed that WI Cricketer Runako Morton has passed away. Its been reported that he was travelling south bound and may have lost control of the vehicle slamming into a pole. The collision killed Morton on the spot.


Its a sad day for WI cricket. R.I.P Runako Morton.”



Trinidad & Tobago all rounder Rayad Emrit tweeted, “R.I.P. Morton. You’ll always be remembered buddy. Gone but NEVER forgotten. We miss you bro…”



"My thoughts go out to Runako Morton's family this morning... Such sad news!! What a lovely guy & fierce competitor!! RIP bossman!!!", tweeted England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.

[P_R]

I remember once Morton and Lara (who came late in the order) put up a good partnership to defeat Australia in Bombay in the Champion's trophy.
Apart from that I don't remember him much.