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McCullum powers NZ to victory

NZPA - November 7, 2009, 8:28 am

New Zealand have beaten Pakistan by 64 runs in the second one day cricket international at Abu Dhabi Stadium today, tieing the series going into the third and final match.

Powered by a brilliant century by opener Brendon McCullum New Zealand posted 303-8 and then restricted Pakistan to 239 as they bounced back from a 138 run defeat in the first one day international.

The 27-year-old right-handed batsman scored 131 for his second one-day hundred and added 126 for the second wicket with Martin Guptill (62) after New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat in the must-win match.

New Zealand had McCullum to thank for repairing the innings after Aaron Redmond fell in the sixth over for six, caught off paceman Mohammad Aamir.

Stripped of vice-captaincy to allow him to concentrate on batting form last month, McCullum steadied the innings, driving and cutting with authority during his 129-ball knock. He hit 14 boundaries and three sixes.

Pakistan started solidly but a three wicket burst from Scott Styris and two wickets each to captain Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills slowed their momentum.

McCullum was named man of the match.

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Mark 11:35pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Well done Brendom McCullum and NZ cricket team - you all puch way above your weight and we are so proud of you all
louiseconnelly_42 08:35pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Seriously if your just gonna bad mouth McCullum, why even support the black caps, try being an actual fan. Hes one of the batsmen we have that the opposition is actually afraid of, not to menion hes a great wicket keeper. So how bout hes a great batsman, not perfect but no one is. Congrats McCullu ...
divyesh261 07:58pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Carry on ..Brendon.. well done...
Daniel 01:13pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Apologies to Chrisb I see now he meant Kiwi bashing is our national pastime. And he's correct, we kiwis are a bunch of whingers and tall poppy's and knockers and we're not going to change soon so Alister unbunch your panties and get real. Treat critics like friends.
Daniel 12:55pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Since when is Cricket NZ's national sport? how many people in the provinces couldn't give a toss? how many places in the country where there is no local cricket club? How many people actually have an idea about the sport really and have played it competitively? how many day play i lo ...
chrisb 12:45pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Don't be sensitive Alistair - it's our national sport and good fun to boot.
Alistair K 12:30pm Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Typical kiwi bashing by some people who have no idea!!
Daniel 11:47am Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Pakistan probably chucked it again...
leafypal 09:25am Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
14 fours and 3 sixes. Good innings finally but yeh hopefully he can continue.. fingers crossed.
LES 09:16am Saturday 07th November 2009 EST Report Abuse
Wow; the one innings wonder has struck again. Can't wait for the next ten to pass before we get another.