Match No – 21, Group 1 – New Zealand vs West Indies
Day and Date – Mon Oct 1, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Toss – New Zealand elected to field
Result – Match tied (West Indies won the one-over eliminator)

Today in the 21st match of T20 World Cup 2012, West Indies defeated New Zealand in the Super Over and ended New Zealand’s T20 World Cup hopes.

Earlier New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first. Their decision was fruitful as J Charles got out in the second over of the match leaving West Indies at 14/1 in 1.5 overs. A Russell also got out soon but Chris Gayle and M Samuels then took the team score past 50 but none of them could convert it into a big score. K Pollard then scored 22 ball 28 to help West Indies post 139/10 in 19.3 overs.

Chasing 140 to win and keep the semi final hopes alive, New Zealand lost Rob Nicol in the third over when the score was just 8. M Guptill and Brendon McCullum then steadied the innings and took the score to 41 before McCullum got out. Soon Guptill also got out leaving the kiwis at 52/3 at 9 overs. Ross Taylor was the only hope for New Zealand who scored a brilliant 62 off 40 balls.

New Zealand needed 14 in the last over and Ross Tylor didn’t let them down. He scored 4 in first 3 balls and then hit a six thus needed 3 off last 2 balls. Finally they needed 2 to win but Doug Bracewell got run out and thus the match entered into the Super Over.

New Zealand were asked to bat first as earlier they fielded first. McCullum and Taylor were nominated for batting and they scored 17 runs in the Super Over. Chasing 18 to win, West Indies opened with Gayle and Samuels. The very first ball from Southee was a no ball and was smashed for a six by Gayle. Samuels then hit a six on the 5th ball to win the match for West Indies.

Match 21 T20 World Cup 2012 Group 1 – New Zealand vs West Indies Scorecard

Match No – 21, Group 1 – New Zealand vs West Indies
Day and Date – Mon Oct 1, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Today in the 21st match of T20 World Cup 2012, New Zealand will take on West Indies in a do or die match as one more defeat will send the New Zealand team packing home.

New Zealand has played two matches in super eight so far and have lost both of them. Today they need to win and win big to make them alive in the tournament. Even after winning big today, Kiwis will be hoping that England loses in the another match to be played later in the day.

On the other hand, West Indies have won one match and a win today and England’s loss at the hands of Sri Lanka today in the second match will take the Caribbean side into the semifinals.

The biggest worry for Kiwis has been the bowling department where as West Indies strength so far has been the batting department. So today’s match is expected to be a real high scorer and West Indies are considered the favorites.

New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Ross Taylor (captain), Martin Guptill, Doug Bracewell, Brendon McCullum, James Franklin, Roneel Hira, Rob Nicol, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson.

West Indies Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Darren Sammy (captain), Dwayne Bravo (vice captain), Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Johnson Charles, Fidel Edwards, Sunil Narine, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Samuel Badree, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Denesh Ramdin and Dwayne Smith.

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Match No – 17, Group 1 – England v New Zealand
Day and Date – Sat Sep 29, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Toss – New Zealand elected to bat
Result – England won by 6 wickets
Man of the match – L Wright

Today in the 17th match of T20 World Cup 2012, England beat New Zealand by 6 wickets thanks to superb 76 off 43 balls by L Wright.

Earlier New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. M Guptill got out after scoring just 5 in the 2nd over. Soon the dangerous Brendon McCullum also lost his wicket leaving New Zealand struggling at 20/2 in 3.4 overs. England didn’t allowed easy runs but some late hitting by J Franklin (50 runs 33 balls) helped them post a total of 148/6 in 20 overs.

Needing 149 to win, C Kieswetter and Alex Hales scored 21 runs before Kieswetter got out which brought L Wright on to the crease. He was at his devastating best today and scored 76 off 43 balls (5×4, 5×6) and thus propelled England to a superb 6 wicket win.

Match Highlights
New Zealand: 50 runs in 8.6 overs (54 balls), Extras 7
New Zealand: 100 runs in 15.3 overs (93 balls), Extras 9
J Franklin: 50 off 33 balls (4 x 4, 2 x 6)
Innings Break: New Zealand – 148/6 in 20.0 overs

England: 50 runs in 8.6 overs (54 balls), Extras 2
England: 100 runs in 14.2 overs (86 balls), Extras 3
L Wright: 50 off 33 balls (3 x 4, 3 x 6).

Match 17 T20 World Cup 2012 Group 1 – England v New Zealand Scorecard

Match No – 17, Group 1 – England v New Zealand
Day and Date – Sat Sep 29, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Today in the 17th match of T20 World Cup 2012, England will take on New Zealand at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Both these teams have lost their first super eight match and thus need to win today. New Zealand who lost their match against Sri Lanka in a super over will be hoping that today’s its bowlers find the rhythm and restrict England’s batsmen.

On the other hand England will be hoping that its batsmen get the form needed to sustain them in the league.

England captain Stuart Broad speaking ahead of their match.

England Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Stuart Broad (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ravi Bopara, Danny Briggs, Jade Dernbach, Alex Hales, Tim Bresnan, Craig Kieswetter, Michael Lumb, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel and Luke Wright.

New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Ross Taylor (captain), Martin Guptill, Doug Bracewell, Brendon McCullum, James Franklin, Roneel Hira, Rob Nicol, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson.

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Match No – 13, Group 1 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Day and Date – Thu Sep 27, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Toss – New Zealand elected to bat
Result – Match tied (Sri Lanka won the one-over eliminator)

Today in a thrilling encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, last ball run out of L Thirimanne lead to the Super over in which Sri Lanka beat New Zealand.

Earlier New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. The openers added 57 for the first wicket stand in just 7.3 overs before Guptill got out. Rob Nicol and Brendon McCullum then smashed Sri Lankan bowlers. New Zealand batsmen were particularly severe on spinner Ajantha Mendis and never allowed him to settle and get his rhythm. Rob Nicol scored a brilliant half century and was well supported by other New Zealand batsmen on other end. Finally New Zealand were able to put a decent 174/7 in 20 overs.

Chasing 175 to win, Sri Lankan openers provided a flying start as the duo added 80 runs for the first wicket partnership in just 7.2 overs. M Jayawardene and T Dilshan hammered every bowler out of the park before M Jayawardene got out after scoring 44 off just 26 balls. K Sangakkara then continued from where Mahela left. But he was run out after scoring just 21. J Mendis also felt cheaply but Dilshan was firm at one end. He scored 76 off just 53 balls before getting out. Sri Lanka needed 1 run off last ball but L Thirimanne was run out leaving the match tied.

Super over was played to decide the result of the match. Sri Lanka was asked to bat first and they nominated Jayawardene, Perera and Dilshan. Sri Lanka scored 13/1 in the super over and thus set the target of 14 for New Zealand. New Zealand nominated Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor but they failed to score 14 runs and thus lost the match to Sri Lanka.

Match Hightlights

New Zealand: 50 runs in 6.4 overs (40 balls), Extras 2
New Zealand: 100 runs in 12.3 overs (75 balls), Extras 3
New Zealand: 150 runs in 17.0 overs (102 balls), Extras 8
Innings Break: New Zealand – 174/7 in 20.0 overs

Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 4.1 overs (25 balls), Extras 1
Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 9.6 overs (60 balls), Extras 1
Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 17.3 overs (105 balls), Extras 3

One-over eliminator details:
Sri Lanka
Extras (w 3, lb 1) 4
Total (1 wicket, 1 over) 13

New Zealand
Extras (b 2) 2
Total (1 wicket, 1 over) 7

Match 13 T20 World Cup 2012 Group 1 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Scorecard

Match No – 13, Group 1 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Day and Date – Thu Sep 27, 2012
Match Time – 10:00 GMT | 15:30 local (3.30 pm)
Venue – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The first game of the Super Eight stage of T20 World Cup 2012 Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 27th September 2012

Sri Lanka are considered favorites for this match due to the home advantage and their performance in their opening game but one can not rule out Kiwis who are capable of defeating any team in the world.

Sri Lanka will need to curtail B McCullum who has scored the highest T20 score (123) against Bangladesh last week. Once B McCullum gets going, New Zealand is sure of a victory. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be banking on Kumar Sangakkara, Jayawardene and Dilshan in the batting department and Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis in the bowling department.

This match is expected to be a real high scorer and T20 fans can hope to see a real entertainer in the first match of Super Eights.

Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilshan Munaweera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeevan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga, Dinesh Chandimal and Akhila Dhananjaya.

New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2012:Ross Taylor (captain), Martin Guptill, Doug Bracewell, Brendon McCullum, James Franklin, Roneel Hira, Rob Nicol, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson.

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