6:36 PM Well a sea-saw day all told, ball dominating bat again early on before the wicket seem to flatten out, the Dutch tail getting them to a decent 304 to defend before Siaka's breakneck innings wiped out their good work. Two late breakthroughs for the Dutch including the crucial wicket of Siaka to close the day mean 16 wickets again have fallen (as VRA's Mitch Lees again predicted), and leaves the game interestingly poised. Rain on the way now and it remains to be seen how the track will behave tomorrow, but Siaka's put the visitors back in the game.
6:29 PM And that's stumps
L Siaka c Swart b O'Dowd 49 (37 balls, 11x4, 0x6) SR: 132.43
Partnership of 17 in 27 balls
Papua New Guinea 66-2 in 11.4 overs
11.4 O'Dowd to L Siaka, OUT - CAUGHT! and that a crucial wicket with two balls left in the day, Siaka one short of a breakneck century tempted into going after O'Dowd and chips a catch to Swart at midwicket
11.3 O'Dowd to L Siaka, no run.
11.2 O'Dowd to L Siaka, no run.
11.1 O'Dowd to L Siaka, no run.
6:25 PM
End of over 11 (1 run) Papua New Guinea 66-1
A Vala 2* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6) L Siaka 49* (33 balls, 11x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 3.5 overs
Rippon 1-0-1-0 van Meekeren 3-1-5-1
Papua New Guinea need 239 runs to win in -11.0 overs.
10.6 Rippon to L Siaka, 1 run.
10.5 Rippon to L Siaka, no run.
6:23 PM
End of over 10 (2 runs) Papua New Guinea 65-1
A Vala 2* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6) L Siaka 48* (27 balls, 11x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 2.5 overs
van Meekeren 3-1-5-1 Doram 1-0-14-0
Papua New Guinea need -65 runs to win in -10.0 overs.
9.6 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. blocked back to van Meekeren
9.5 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. watchfully blocked
9.4 van Meekeren to L Siaka, 1 run. tapped into the off side for another
9.3 van Meekeren to A Vala, 1 run. dropped into the leg side for one more
9.2 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. watched onto the bat
9.1 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. left alone for Barresi
End of over 9 (14 runs) Papua New Guinea 63-1
L Siaka 47* (26 balls, 11x4, 0x6) A Vala 1* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 1.5 overs
Doram 1-0-14-0 van Meekeren 2-1-3-1
Papua New Guinea need -63 runs to win in -9.0 overs.
8.6 Doram to L Siaka, FOUR backs away to cut and it's through the man on the rope at deep backward point
8.5 Doram to L Siaka, FOUR down the track and and lifts it over the bowler for four more
8.4 Doram to L Siaka, no run. blocked on the back foot
8.3 Doram to L Siaka, FOUR little wide and cut late behind point for four more
8.2 Doram to A Vala, 1 run.
8.1 Doram to L Siaka, 1 run. dropped! lofted drive but doesn't get hold of it, seemed to swing away from Rippon who did well to get a hand to it coming across from mid off
6:15 PM left arm spin now, Doram on
End of over 8 (0 runs) Papua New Guinea 49-1
A Vala 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) L Siaka 34* (21 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.5 overs
van Meekeren 2-1-3-1 van der Gugten 4-1-27-0
Papua New Guinea need -49 runs to win in -8.0 overs.
7.6 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. defended to mid on
7.5 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. left on height for Barresi
7.4 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. full and angled across, Vala blocks on the back foot
7.3 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run. turned to square leg, but well fielded
7.2 van Meekeren to A Vala, no run.
TP Ura c sub Cooper b van Meekeren 13 (24 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 54.17
Partnership of 49 in 43 balls
Papua New Guinea 49-1 in 7.1 overs
7.1 van Meekeren to TP Ura, OUT - CAUGHT! And there it is! little extra bounce for van Meekeren and Ura Top-edges the hook, substitute Ben Cooper takes a great catch running in from deep square leg
6:11 PM Well all the demons seem to have disappeared from the pitch, and the Papuans are determined to make hay, 45 already without lss at better than a run a ball, the Dutch desperately need a breakthrough
End of over 7 (9 runs) Papua New Guinea 49-0
L Siaka 34* (21 balls, 8x4, 0x6) TP Ura 13* (23 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 49 in 7.0 overs
van der Gugten 4-1-27-0 van Meekeren 1-0-3-0
Papua New Guinea need -49 runs to win in -7.0 overs.
6.6 van der Gugten to L Siaka, FOUR overpitched and driven again, away trhough long on for four
6.5 van der Gugten to L Siaka, no run. driven to mid off
6:08 PM
6.4 van der Gugten to TP Ura, 1 run. flicked away square off the toes
6.3 van der Gugten to TP Ura, FOUR driven through cover point off the back foot
6.2 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run.
6.1 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run.
End of over 6 (4 runs) Papua New Guinea 40-0
L Siaka 7* (17 balls, 4x4, 0x6) TP Ura 31* (21 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 40 in 6.0 overs
van Meekeren 1-0-3-0 van der Gugten 3-1-18-0
Papua New Guinea need -40 runs to win in -6.0 overs.
5.6 van Meekeren to TP Ura, 1 run.
5.5 van Meekeren to TP Ura, no run.
5.4 van Meekeren to L Siaka, 2 runs. short and pulled away over midwicket
5.3 van Meekeren to L Siaka, no run.
5.2 van Meekeren to L Siaka, no run.
5.1 van Meekeren to L Siaka, no run.
apologies, brief technical snafu here
End of over 5 (13 runs) Papua New Guinea 36-0
TP Ura 16* (19 balls, 3x4, 0x6) L Siaka 18* (13 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 36 in 5.0 overs
van der Gugten 3-1-17-0 Gunning 2-0-19-0
Papua New Guinea need -36 runs to win in -5.0 overs.
4.6 van der Gugten to TP Ura, FOUR
4.5 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. stroked out to mid off
4.4 van der Gugten to TP Ura, FOUR edged just wide of third slip, four more
4.3 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. short and blocked on the back foot
4.3 van der Gugten to TP Ura, NO BALL anothe no ball from van der Gugten
4.2 van der Gugten to TP Ura, FOUR lovely shoy, leans back and just helps it on it's way to the third man boundary
4.1 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. driven back at the bowler who does well to take the pace off it
End of over 4 (14 runs) Papua New Guinea 23-0
L Siaka 18* (13 balls, 4x4, 0x6) TP Ura 4* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 23 in 4.0 overs
Gunning 2-0-19-0 van der Gugten 2-1-4-0
Papua New Guinea need -23 runs to win in -4.0 overs.
3.6 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. blocked back don the ground
3.5 Gunning to L Siaka, FOUR straight driven back past him and that will go to the rope
3.4 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. driven to mid off
3.3 Gunning to L Siaka, 2 runs. clipped square off the pads for two more
3.2 Gunning to L Siaka, FOUR and pitched up now and driven hard through mid-on for four more
3.1 Gunning to L Siaka, FOUR gets big on him and a huge top edge over the slips, van Meekeren can't get there from third man
5:52 PM real feel of rain in the air now, very oppressive and clouds gathering...
End of over 3 (0 runs) Papua New Guinea 9-0
TP Ura 4* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) L Siaka 4* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 3.0 overs
van der Gugten 2-1-4-0 Gunning 1-0-5-0
Papua New Guinea need -9 runs to win in -3.0 overs.
2.6 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. left alone outside off
2.5 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. pitched up and driven to cover
2.4 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. defended from back in the crease
2.3 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. blocked to mid off on the back foot
2.2 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. defended to cover
2.1 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. left alone outside off
End of over 2 (5 runs) Papua New Guinea 9-0
L Siaka 4* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6) TP Ura 4* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 2.0 overs
Gunning 1-0-5-0 van der Gugten 1-0-4-0
Papua New Guinea need -9 runs to win in -2.0 overs.
1.6 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. looks to cut a wide one but can't connect
1.5 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. left alone outside off
1.4 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. pithed up and driven to mid off
1.3 Gunning to L Siaka, FOUR short, wide and lifted over backward point for four
1.2 Gunning to L Siaka, no run. spreared down outside off, left for Barresi
1.1 Gunning to TP Ura, 1 run. short and carved in front of point
End of over 1. Papua New Guinea 4-0
L Siaka 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) TP Ura 3* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.0 overs
van der Gugten 1-0-4-0
Papua New Guinea need -4 runs to win in -1.0 overs.
0.6 van der Gugten to L Siaka, no run. watched through to the keeper again
0.6 van der Gugten to L Siaka, NO BALL oversteps
0.5 van der Gugten to TP Ura, 3 runs. driven out through cover, chased down on the rope
0.4 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. watched through to Barresi again
0.3 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. blocked out to point
0.2 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. left alone again
0.1 van der Gugten to TP Ura, no run. through to Barresi
5:36 PM
5:33 PM So 305 the target then, and it looks like a big ask. The Dutch tail again getting them out of bother, van der Gugten with an excellent innings of 57 to add to his 6-for in the PNG innings, and fine support from van Meekeren again. The track does look to be flattening out, but PNG will need to show a marked improvement on their first innings performance.
QWM Gunning lbw b Reva 17 (25 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 68.00
Partnership of 24 in 28 balls
Netherlands 223-10 in 60.3 overs
60.3 Reva to QWM Gunning, OUT - LBW! And that's a good ball, full and swinging in, Gunning can't get bat on it and is trapped plumb in front. Very handy knock from the number 10 though to get the lead over 300
60.2 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. full outside off, left alone
60.1 Reva to DT Doram, 3 runs. flies away square off a thick outside edge, chased down just inside the rope
End of over 60 (4 runs) Netherlands 220-9
QWM Gunning 17* (23 balls, 3x4, 0x6) DT Doram 0* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 4.1 overs
Dai 15-4-46-1 Reva 15-3-39-3
59.6 Dai to QWM Gunning, no run. pulled low and square again but picks out the man
5:25 PM 300 the lead now
59.5 Dai to QWM Gunning, FOUR drags one down and Gunning whips it away behind square for four
59.4 Dai to QWM Gunning, no run. left for Vare outside off
59.3 Dai to QWM Gunning, no run. pushed out to cover
59.2 Dai to QWM Gunning, no run. blocked back to Dai
59.1 Dai to QWM Gunning, no run. turned into him, but shepherded away
5:23 PM Dai back on
End of over 59 (9 runs) Netherlands 216-9
DT Doram 0* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) QWM Gunning 13* (17 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 3.1 overs
Reva 15-3-39-3 Gavera 13-3-52-3
58.6 Reva to QWM Gunning, 1 run. full and straight, tucked square of the wicket to retain the strike
58.5 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. up in the block hole and just digs it out
58.4 Reva to QWM Gunning, FOUR and there's no doubt there cracking cover drive for four more
58.3 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run.
58.2 Reva to QWM Gunning, 4 leg byes. speared down leg and beats the keeper off the pads, sounded like a bit of bat in it but Gunning will have to make his runs less ambiguously
58.1 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. left for Vare, just past off stump
End of over 58 (5 runs) Netherlands 207-9
DT Doram 0* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) QWM Gunning 8* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.1 overs
Gavera 13-3-52-3 Reva 14-3-34-3
57.6 Gavera to DT Doram, no run. defends forward
57.5 Gavera to DT Doram, no run. left over off stump
57.4 Gavera to QWM Gunning, 1 run. pushed down the track and a smartly taken single
57.3 Gavera to QWM Gunning, no run. carefully blocked
57.2 Gavera to QWM Gunning, FOUR pitched up and driven beautifully through the covers to the rope
57.1 Gavera to QWM Gunning, no run. watched through to Vare
End of over 57 (3 runs) Netherlands 202-9
DT Doram 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) QWM Gunning 3* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.1 overs
Reva 14-3-34-3 Gavera 12-3-47-3
56.6 Reva to DT Doram, no run. left alone outside off
56.5 Reva to DT Doram, no run. defends on the back foot
56.4 Reva to DT Doram, no run. bloked down the ground
56.3 Reva to DT Doram, no run. watchfully blocked
56.2 Reva to QWM Gunning, 3 runs. a flick square and a hard runs single turns into three courtesy overthrows
56.1 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. left alone outside off
End of over 56 (6 runs) Netherlands 199-9
DT Doram 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) QWM Gunning 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Gavera 12-3-47-3 Reva 13-3-31-3
55.6 Gavera to DT Doram, no run. left alone over off stump
5:10 PM Siaka the catcher ther
T van der Gugten c b Gavera 57 (96 balls, 10x4, 0x6) SR: 59.38
Partnership of 6 in 10 balls
Netherlands 199-9 in 55.5 overs
55.5 Gavera to T van der Gugten, OUT - CAUGHT! and that's the end of a fine innings from van der Gugten pulled hard and low but picks out the man at midwicket, who takes a fine low catch at his feet
55.4 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked on the back foot
55.3 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. carefully blocked
55.2 Gavera to T van der Gugten, FOUR lovely front foot cover drive races to the the rope
55.1 Gavera to T van der Gugten, 2 runs. flicked behind square off the pads and they hurry two
End of over 55 (0 runs) Netherlands 193-8
QWM Gunning 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 51* (91 balls, 9x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.5 overs
Reva 13-3-31-3 Gavera 11-3-41-2
54.6 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. watched through to Vare again
54.5 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. pushed out to point
54.4 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. blocked on the front foot
54.3 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. watched through again
54.2 Reva to QWM Gunning, no run. well left outside off
5:04 PM Gunning in now
5:03 PM So an key partnership of 83 comes to an end, but with the pitch looking like it's flattening out the hosts will hope the tail's not done wagging yet
PA van Meekeren c Dai b Reva 33 (73 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 45.21
Partnership of 83 in 155 balls
Netherlands 193-8 in 54.1 overs
54.1 Reva to PA van Meekeren, OUT - CAUGHT! and gone! great catch, crucial breakthrough! flashes at wide one gets some bat on it but not enough, Dai takes an excellent catch at gully diving to his right
5:00 PM So a maiden first class fifty for Timm van der Gugten to add to his figures of 6-29 - the best ever taken at this ground.
End of over 54 (1 run) Netherlands 193-7
T van der Gugten 51* (91 balls, 9x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 33* (72 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 83 in 25.4 overs
Gavera 11-3-41-2 Reva 12-2-31-2
53.6 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. defended to point
53.5 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. full on off stump, carefully defended
53.4 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. driven to mid off
53.3 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked to point
53.2 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven to mid on
53.1 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked from back in the crease
End of over 53 (4 runs) Netherlands 192-7
T van der Gugten 51* (87 balls, 9x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 32* (70 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 82 in 24.4 overs
Reva 12-2-31-2 Gavera 10-3-40-2
52.6 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked again
52.5 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked down the track
52.4 Reva to T van der Gugten, FOUR and there it is down the track and a lofted straight drive brings up his Fifty
52.3 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. pushed out to point
52.2 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. full and straighter , blocked into the covers
52.1 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. outside edge rolls to point
End of over 52 (0 runs) Netherlands 188-7
PA van Meekeren 32* (70 balls, 3x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 47* (81 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 78 in 23.4 overs
Gavera 10-3-40-2 Reva 11-2-27-2
51.6 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. watched through to Vare again
51.5 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. left alone outsdide off
51.4 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. carefully blocked
51.3 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. Dropped! quicker ball finds the outside edge, just carried to second slip, who couldn't hold on
51.2 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. draws the shot outside off
51.1 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. left for Vare
4:49 PM Gavera's switched ends here
End of over 51 (7 runs) Netherlands 188-7
T van der Gugten 47* (81 balls, 8x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 32* (64 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 78 in 22.4 overs
Reva 11-2-27-2 Dai 14-4-42-1
50.6 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
50.5 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. beautiful straight drive, denied a fifty by the stumps at the bowler's end
50.4 Reva to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven hard to mid off and takes on the arm, direct hit might have been close
50.3 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked on the front foot
50.2 Reva to PA van Meekeren, 2 runs. run down to third man
50.1 Reva to PA van Meekeren, FOUR short wide and cut square to the rope
End of over 50 (3 runs) Netherlands 181-7
T van der Gugten 47* (79 balls, 8x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 25* (60 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 71 in 21.4 overs
Dai 14-4-42-1 Gavera 9-2-40-2
49.6 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked on the front foot
49.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven to long off
49.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. carefully blocked
49.3 Dai to T van der Gugten, 1 leg bye. down leg off the pad for a leg bye
49.2 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. defends from back in the crease
49.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. dabbed down behind point for one
4:42 PM Dai back
End of over 49 (12 runs) Netherlands 178-7
T van der Gugten 47* (76 balls, 8x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 23* (57 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 68 in 20.4 overs
Gavera 9-2-40-2 Amini 3-0-17-0
48.6 Gavera to T van der Gugten, 2 runs. looks for the yorker but driven hard to long off for two more
48.5 Gavera to T van der Gugten, 2 runs. driven straight for two more
48.4 Gavera to T van der Gugten, FOUR short and straight top-edge over the keeper brings four
48.3 Gavera to T van der Gugten, FOUR short, wide and lifted over gully to the rope
48.2 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. flashes at a wide one, through to Vare
48.1 Gavera to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked out to backward point
End of over 48 (6 runs) Netherlands 166-7
PA van Meekeren 23* (57 balls, 2x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 35* (70 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 56 in 19.4 overs
Amini 3-0-17-0 Gavera 8-2-28-2
47.6 Amini to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked into the on side
47.5 Amini to PA van Meekeren, 2 runs. back foot drive through point, cover sweeper comes round to field
47.4 Amini to T van der Gugten, 1 run. short and pulled to deep square leg
47.3 Amini to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven to cover, misfield allows the single
47.2 Amini to PA van Meekeren, no run.
47.1 Amini to PA van Meekeren, 2 runs.
End of over 47 (0 runs) Netherlands 160-7
PA van Meekeren 10* (54 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 42* (67 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 50 in 18.4 overs
Gavera 8-2-28-2 Amini 2-0-11-0
46.6 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run.
46.5 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. into the pads, but down leg away
46.4 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. carefully blocked
46.3 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. into the pads, but going down leg
46.2 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. cut to point
46.1 Gavera to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked back down the track
End of over 46 (6 runs) Netherlands 160-7
T van der Gugten 42* (67 balls, 7x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 10* (48 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 50 in 17.4 overs
Amini 2-0-11-0 Nou 11.2-0-40-1
45.6 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run.
45.5 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run.
45.4 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run.
45.3 Amini to T van der Gugten, FOUR
45.2 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run.
45.1 Amini to T van der Gugten, 2 runs.
4:29 PM Apologies, something rather odd has happened in the 44th over, swapping both batsmen and bowlers.
4:27 PM Amini back now
End of over 45 (4 runs) Netherlands 154-7
PA van Meekeren 10* (48 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 36* (61 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 44 in 16.4 overs
Dai 13.4-4-44-1 Nou 11.2-0-40-1
44.6 Dai to T van der Gugten, 3 runs. full and a little wide, leans into a lovely front foot drive through cover point for thrree
44.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven wide of mid off for one
44.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. swings at one outside off, but can't connect
44.3 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. watched onto the bat
44.2 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. defends forward
44.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. left alone outside off
End of over 44 (2 runs) Netherlands 150-7
T van der Gugten 33* (60 balls, 6x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 9* (43 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 40 in 15.4 overs
Nou 11.2-0-40-1 Dai 12.4-4-40-1
43.6 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. driven out to mid off
43.5 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. watched onto the bat
43.4 Dai to T van der Gugten, 1 run. tucked away to leg for one more
43.3 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. left outside off
43.2 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. pushed out to cover
43.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. stroked out wide of mid on for one
End of over 43 (5 runs) Netherlands 148-7
T van der Gugten 32* (55 balls, 6x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 8* (42 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 38 in 14.4 overs
Nou 11-0-40-1 Dai 12-4-38-1
42.6 Nou to T van der Gugten, FOUR
42.5 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. pushes at it and a classy outside edge runs through the slips for four
42.4 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run.
42.3 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. watched onto the bat
42.2 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. left alone
42.1 Nou to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. pushed through the covers for one
End of over 42 (8 runs) Netherlands 143-7
T van der Gugten 28* (50 balls, 5x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 7* (41 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 13.4 overs
Dai 12-4-38-1 Nou 10-0-35-1
41.6 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. defends on the front foot
41.5 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. driven to midon
41.4 Dai to T van der Gugten, FOUR dropped! and another lofted drive but just a little closer to long off, who can get a fingertip to it but picked it up too late
41.3 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. and carefully blocks the next ball
41.2 Dai to T van der Gugten, FOUR down the track and lifted back over the bowler for a straight four
41.1 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. defended to point
End of over 41 (1 run) Netherlands 135-7
PA van Meekeren 7* (41 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 20* (44 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 12.4 overs
Nou 10-0-35-1 Dai 11-4-30-1
40.6 Nou to PA van Meekeren, no run. defended to cover
40.5 Nou to PA van Meekeren, no run. left for Vare
40.4 Nou to PA van Meekeren, no run. through to Vare
40.3 Nou to PA van Meekeren, no run. left alone outside off
40.2 Nou to T van der Gugten, 1 run. defended to leg and they scamper through
40.1 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. watchfully blocked
End of over 40 (0 runs) Netherlands 134-7
PA van Meekeren 7* (37 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 19* (42 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 11.4 overs
Dai 11-4-30-1 Nou 9-0-34-1
39.6 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. and carefully blocked
39.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. and now mid off is picked out with a pretty looking drive
39.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked back this time
39.3 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. another attractive drive, this time straight to cover
39.2 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. lovely square drive for no runs
39.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. turned away square
End of over 39 (6 runs) Netherlands 134-7
T van der Gugten 19* (42 balls, 3x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 7* (31 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 10.4 overs
Nou 9-0-34-1 Dai 10-3-30-1
38.6 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run.
38.5 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. on a length and shaping in, blocked back down the ground
38.4 Nou to T van der Gugten, FOUR shortish and wide, gets what it deserves. Van der Gugten cuts through point to the rope
38.3 Nou to T van der Gugten, no run. played back down the track, mid on fields
38.2 Nou to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. fullish on leg, turned away square
38.1 Nou to T van der Gugten, 1 run. flicked out to midwicket
4:02 PM Nou back after the break
4:01 PM Just four wickets in that session, so comparatively good for batting, but then all is relative. The Dutch have pushed the lead past 200, which looks like it should be more than enough, but they'll want to get closer to 300 to feel safe.
3:44 PM
3:41 PM And that's Tea
End of over 38 (4 runs) Netherlands 128-7
PA van Meekeren 6* (29 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 14* (38 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 18 in 9.4 overs
Dai 10-3-30-1 Amini 1-0-5-0
37.6 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. played out to midwicket
37.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. left alone down leg
37.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked back to Dai
37.3 Dai to PA van Meekeren, FOUR tossed up, van Meekeren steps back for room and creams it through the covers
37.2 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
37.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. defends forward
End of over 37 (5 runs) Netherlands 124-7
T van der Gugten 14* (38 balls, 2x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 2* (23 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 8.4 overs
Amini 1-0-5-0 Dai 9-3-26-1
36.6 Amini to T van der Gugten, FOUR drags one down and that's asking to be hit. Van der Gugten obliges, pulling hard in front of square for four
36.5 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run. through to Vare again
36.4 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run. shoulders arms again
36.3 Amini to T van der Gugten, no run. left alone outside off
36.2 Amini to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. driven square off the back foot
36.1 Amini to PA van Meekeren, no run. huge shout first ball but safe on height I think
3:35 PM Amini into the attack, some legspin from the Mulders end
3:34 PM 200 exactly the lead now
End of over 36 (4 runs) Netherlands 119-7
T van der Gugten 10* (34 balls, 1x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 1* (21 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 7.4 overs
Dai 9-3-26-1 Reva 10-3-20-2
35.6 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. pushed to point
35.5 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. driven to mid on
35.4 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run.
35.3 Dai to T van der Gugten, FOUR and a lovely lofted drive for a one bounce four into the scorers box
35.2 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. dropped! sharp bat pad chance
35.1 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. driven to mid off
End of over 35 (1 run) Netherlands 115-7
PA van Meekeren 1* (21 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 6* (28 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 6.4 overs
Reva 10-3-20-2 Dai 8-3-22-1
34.6 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. defends forward
34.5 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. thick outside edge rolls toward gully
34.4 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked on the front foot
34.3 Reva to T van der Gugten, 1 run. driven to mid on
34.2 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. defended to leg
34.1 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
End of over 34 (1 run) Netherlands 114-7
PA van Meekeren 1* (23 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 5* (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 5.4 overs
Dai 8-3-21-1 Reva 9-3-20-2
33.6 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. defends forward
33.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
33.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
33.3 Dai to T van der Gugten, 1 run. lovely straight drive, but excellent fielding at mid on and a direct hit just seconds too late
33.2 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. played out to midwicket
33.1 Dai to T van der Gugten, no run. blocked to point
End of over 33 (1 run) Netherlands 113-7
PA van Meekeren 1* (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 4* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 4.4 overs
Reva 9-3-20-2 Dai 7-3-20-1
32.6 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. blocked on the front foot
32.5 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. beats the outside edge
32.4 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run.
32.3 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run.
32.2 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run.
32.1 Reva to T van der Gugten, 1 run. driven to mid on
End of over 32 (0 runs) Netherlands 112-7
PA van Meekeren 1* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 3* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 3.4 overs
Dai 7-3-21-1 Reva 8-3-18-2
31.6 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
31.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
31.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
31.3 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
31.2 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
31.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
End of over 31 (1 run) Netherlands 112-7
T van der Gugten 3* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 1* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 2.4 overs
Reva 8-3-18-2 Dai 6-2-21-1
30.6 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
30.5 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
30.4 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
30.3 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run.
apologies, van der Gugten on strike
30.2 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. watched onto the bat
30.1 Reva to PA van Meekeren, no run. lovely shot for none, driven to mid off
End of over 30 (1 run) Netherlands 111-7
T van der Gugten 2* (13 balls, 0x4, 0x6) PA van Meekeren 1* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.4 overs
Dai 6-2-20-1 Reva 7-2-18-2
29.6 Dai to PA van Meekeren, 1 run. clipped square off the toes and they think about two, but reconsider
29.5 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
29.4 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
29.3 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run.
29.2 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. up off the pad and a huge appeal as silly mid on pouches it but the umpires unmoved - PNG convinced there was some bat handle there but they'll have to wait for the eighth a little longer
29.1 Dai to PA van Meekeren, no run. well forward to block
3:13 PM
3:13 PM
28.5 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. defended on the back foot
28.4 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run.
28.3 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. outside edge again dies on first slip, probably standing a little too deep there
PM Seelaar run out 15 (20 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 75.00
Partnership of 14 in 21 balls
Netherlands 110-7 in 28.2 overs
28.2 Reva to T van der Gugten, RUN OUT!
Dropped! And Gone! Desperately unlucky for Seelaar - van der Gugten smashes one back at Reva who spills the catch onto the stumps. Seelaar is run out backing up.
28.1 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. outside edge but doesn't carry to gully
End of over 28 (0 runs) Netherlands 110-6
PM Seelaar 15* (20 balls, 3x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 3.1 overs
Dai 5-2-19-1 Reva 6-1-18-2
27.6 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. carefull blocked again
27.5 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. watched onto the bat
27.4 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. back to defend again
27.3 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. defended from deep in the crease
27.2 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run.
27.1 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run.
End of over 27 (2 runs) Netherlands 110-6
T van der Gugten 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) PM Seelaar 15* (14 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.1 overs
Reva 6-1-18-2 Dai 4-1-19-1
26.6 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. full and straight, blocked back down the pitch
26.5 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. defended back to Reva
26.4 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. full on off stump, blocked on the front foot
26.3 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. yorker length and low into the pads, but looked to be going down leg
26.2 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. driven to cover off the back foot
26.1 Reva to T van der Gugten, 2 runs. full on leg stump, clipped away square for two
End of over 26 (12 runs) Netherlands 108-6
PM Seelaar 15* (14 balls, 3x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 1.1 overs
Dai 4-1-19-1 Reva 5-1-16-2
25.6 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. tossed up and driven straight, mid on comes across to field
25.5 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. bit of turn there, fended into the on side
25.4 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. driven to cover
25.3 Dai to PM Seelaar, FOUR offers him a repeat, Seelaar happily accepts, cut for four more
25.2 Dai to PM Seelaar, FOUR wide and cut hard through square leg for four more
25.1 Dai to PM Seelaar, FOUR short and whiped away through midwicket to bring up the 100 for the hosts
End of over 25 (3 runs) Netherlands 96-6
T van der Gugten 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) PM Seelaar 3* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Reva 5-1-16-2 Dai 3-1-7-1
24.6 Reva to T van der Gugten, no run. watched through to the keeper
2:58 PM van der Gugten in now
W Barresi lbw b Reva 43 (53 balls, 5x4, 1x6) SR: 81.13
Partnership of 13 in 23 balls
Netherlands 96-6 in 24.5 overs
24.5 Reva to W Barresi, OUT - LBW! and gone, huge wicket! shaping back in and Barresi plays across it, hit on the knee roll in front and up goes the finger, Barresi not best pleased
24.4 Reva to W Barresi, no run. left alone outside off
24.3 Reva to W Barresi, no run. full straight and driven to mid on
24.2 Reva to PM Seelaar, 3 runs. thick inside edge runs away square for three rather undeserved runs
24.1 Reva to PM Seelaar, no run. blocked back to the bowler
End of over 24 (6 runs) Netherlands 93-5
W Barresi 43* (50 balls, 5x4, 1x6) PM Seelaar 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 3.0 overs
Dai 3-1-7-1 Reva 4-1-13-1
23.6 Dai to W Barresi, no run. Barresi looks to drive off the back foot, but can't connect
23.5 Dai to W Barresi, no run. shoulders arms, clips the top of the pad and away behind
23.4 Dai to W Barresi, SIX and that will hurt, Dai thought he had his man last ball and is now slog-swept for six over midwicket
23.3 Dai to W Barresi, no run. through him and into the pads, huge appeal and looks a good shout, maybe just doing too much
23.2 Dai to W Barresi, no run. down leg again
23.1 Dai to W Barresi, no run. left for Vare down leg, who fumbles, but no run
End of over 23 (3 runs) Netherlands 87-5
PM Seelaar 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 37* (44 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 2.0 overs
Reva 4-1-13-1 Dai 2-1-1-1
22.6 Reva to PM Seelaar, no run. defended from back in the crease
22.5 Reva to PM Seelaar, no run. blocked into the on side on the front foot
22.4 Reva to W Barresi, 1 run. driven to mid on
22.3 Reva to W Barresi, 2 runs. cut late to third man
22.2 Reva to W Barresi, no run. puched back down the ground but well fielded, Seelaar sends Barresi back
22.1 Reva to W Barresi, no run. left for Vare outside off
End of over 22 (1 run) Netherlands 84-5
PM Seelaar 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 34* (40 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.0 overs
Dai 2-1-1-1 Reva 3-1-10-1
21.6 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. defended inot the leg side
21.5 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. gets forward to the pitch to block
21.4 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. watched onto the bat
21.3 Dai to PM Seelaar, no run. backs away lookeng for room to cut, but straight to point
21.2 Dai to W Barresi, 1 run. tucked to square leg
21.1 Dai to W Barresi, no run.
2:45 PM Seelaar to the middle, the Dutch need him to hang around, has looked in excellent knick in the Topklasse but will have to adapt his game.
2:43 PM Quick drinks break and we're back, much need one expects, sunny and almost hot out there now
End of over 21 (1 run) Netherlands 83-5
W Barresi 33* (38 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
