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The Australian captain, Ricky Poting, won the toss and opted to bowl first in overcast conditions in order to take advantage of a swinging new-ball.
In response to Ponting’s decision, the Australian bowlers wreaked havoc against the opposition willowers. They bowled with a lot of fire and aggression, taking five Kiwi wickets in the first two power-plays.
Shaun Tait and Brett Lee started the proceedings for their team in a baffling manner, as with every delivery they seemed to take a wicket. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lee-c72382 was tidy in his first spell, giving away 9 runs in his four overs.
Meanwhile, Tait used his slinging action to good effect, as he swung the new-ball at breathtaking speeds, taking 2 for 22 in three overs. He didn’t bother about going for quick runs and kept on attacking the opposition batsmen. His superb pace bowling earned
him two crucial scalps of Brendon McCullum and Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915.
Mitchell Johnson followed it up with a persistent spell of left-arm bowling. He consistently hit the corridor of uncertainty, troubling the batsmen and making them play. Johnson got rid of Jesse Ryder and James Franklin in the same over.
New Zealand strikers have to blame themselves, as most of them were victims of poor shot selection. Styris, Franklin and McCullum all of them played loose shots.
Apart from Ryder, who made 25, every other willower failed to make an impact with the bat. Brendon McCullum has been the second best scorer for his team with 16 runs.
In order to rescue the Black Caps, Ross Taylor and Jamie How will have to play a sheet anchors role. They have to register a resilient partnership, if their team has to put up a competitive score on the board.
Ponting is sensing a kill here, as half the New Zealand side has been bundled out in no time. He will be looking to take a couple of more wickets in order to bowl the opposition out cheaply.
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