West Indies in New Zealand 3rd ODI: Batting reviews

The test came to in end without result and Twenty20 international matches dismissed in 1-0. Now, the two ODI has been over, here one ODI becomes drawn and other closed the equations with D/L method. The host was beaten to the guest just five wickets remaining 1 ball. The dramas of matches’ no-result are not end here; three ODI matches have already been left. The 3^rd ODI will be taken place on at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

 

Match Date: Wed 7 January, 2009

Match Time: 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT

Match Status: Day-Night

Match No: 3rd ODI - New Zealand v West Indies

Location: Westpac Stadium, Wellington

 

In the first test, almost all the batsmen contribute with a good run the first innings and scored 365 and threw a challenge to the oppositions and West Indies Cricketers overcame it and score 340 runs. As a result, the first test between New Zealand vs West Indies at University Oval, Dunedin, becomes drawn.

 

The second test was held on New Zealand v West Indies 2008/09 season was played at McLean Park, Napier, on 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 December 2008. During the second test West Indies, who chose to bat first and built a strong barrier of 307 runs, in spite of being batting downfall the match was full of excitement. In the reply New Zealand batsmen dominated the Caribbean bowlers in an iron hand and drawn total 371            runs in the scoreboard. Depending on S Chanderpaul 126 of West Indies and TG McIntosh 136 of New Zealand both the teams score well in the first inning.

The second innings of West Indies was totally full of drama. The Caribbean CH Gayle 197 was a record runs for his career and the team reached 375 runs whenever BP Nash 65 runs. These batting forms threw a real challenge to the host team.

 

The fans of the both teams enjoyed the real games in the cricket and that reflect in the scheduled two Twenty20 matches. The first match became drawn and the second matches New Zealand Batsmen sit tightly over the West Indies bowlers’ even batsmen too. As a result the host secured an easy victory over the guest.

 

Two ODIs already have been over too. The result is on the favor of the guest West Indies now. The first ODI, which was held at Queenstown Events Centre was abandoned for bat weather and the second odi was dismissed with the D/L method.

 

It is clear that the 3^rd ODI will be full of huge competition. The three matches are left among the five. The 4^th and 5^th ODI will be held on Sat 10 January, 2009 at Eden Park, Auckland and 5^th ODI on Tue 13 January 2009 at McLean Park, Napier.