Second Innings Batting : New Zealand Bowling : England
What a spine-tingling match it had been? At one moment it seemed like England will romp home to lead the series but then Mills with his heroics helped the visitors clinch a close battle. Needing just 3 runs off the final over, Mills took a single off the first ball showing faith in Gillespie. But Gillespie made the equations tight unable to connect on 4 occasions. It was do or die situation off the final ball. Gillespie connected and ran for a single, the fielder who had a shy at the stumps gave a chance for them to take the second run to ensure victory and lead the series 2-1 with one match left. Styris was declared the Man of the Match for his brilliant 69.
49.6 L Wright to M Gillespie, Driven through the covers by Gillespie. Two runs added to the total. That was a thrilling finish. New Zealand sneak home by one wicket. 246/9
49.5 L Wright to M Gillespie, Gillespie has driven it straight down the ground. 244/9
49.4 L Wright to M Gillespie, Gillespie has attempted to play that one - but missed. 244/9
49.3 L Wright to M Gillespie, Gillespie has played that with the full face of the bat. 244/9
49.2 L Wright to M Gillespie, Gillespie has attempted to play that one - but missed. 244/9
49.1 L Wright to K Mills, Driven through the off side by Mills. One run added to the total. 244/9