New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd Test, December 10, 2020 - Full Commentary
Commentary
Over 79
10:52 PM
Wagner to Gabriel, out Bowled!! Bingo. It's the milestone man Wagner, who completes the formalities and pumps his fists in the air. So fitting, isn't it? Kept it full and straight. You miss and I hit stuff. Gabriel blindly swung his bat with zero confidence and hears the death rattle. New Zealand complete the clean-sweep. Gabriel b Wagner 0(6)
WICKETOver 78
10:51 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Gabriel, leg byes, 1 run, swinging in, a low full toss and Gabriel completely fails to get any bat. Rammed on the boot. Gabriel survives
over-break,UDRS10:49 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Chemar, 1 run, 123.9kph, length on middle. Chemar opens up and guides it through cover for a single
10:48 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Chemar, no run, bends low looking for the cross-batted swipe through mid-wicket. Gets defeated by the extra bounce once more
10:48 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Chemar, no run, dug in short, it's rising up outside off. Too high for Chemar
10:47 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Chemar, FOUR, back-to-back fours for Chemar. Another pitched up delivery from Mitchell just outside off, Chemar opens his stance and drills it back at the bowler. Mitchell gets low but doesn't get a hand. Beats mid-off and off she goes to the fence
FOUR10:47 PM
Daryl Mitchell to Chemar, FOUR, tonked over the bowler's head. Fuller and just outside off, Chemar frees his arms and bullies it absolutely
FOUROver 77
10:46 PM
Wagner to Gabriel, no run, pushed into the off-side
over-break10:45 PM
Wagner to Gabriel, no run, shout for lbw, no says the ump. Full and skidding on, Gabriel misses it and gets thwacked low on the pad. Did it pitch in-line? Well yes, three reds on the HawkEye. New Zealand doesn't review it
10:45 PM
Wagner to Gabriel, no run, oh, Gabriel makes room and heaves it across the line. Doesn't get anywhere near the middle and it drops in front of mid-wicket
10:44 PM
Wagner to Gabriel, no run, appeal for lbw again, but this is too high. Short and nipped back in a fraction, Gabriel was stuck in his crease and gets slammed on the back thigh. Going over surely
Key Moments
10:54 PM
Tom Latham collects the trophy. His team-mates join to pose for the cameras. No Williamson? No problem. New Zealand continue their dominance at home in Test cricket. Back-to-back innings win for them and to do it without their regular captain and stalwart Kane Williamson here speaks volumes about the depth and talent in their system. It took West Indies an arduous 54-hour travel to reach New Zealand. They had to endure some strict quarantine protocols. They were beaten to the pulp in both T20Is and Tests. And to head back home empty-handed with pride shattered must be a bitter pill to swallow. Beware Pakistan! You're the Kiwis' next prey. On that note, it's time to sign off from here. Hope you enjoyed whatever we wrote over the course of these four days. Adios and take care everyone!