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Journalism of Courage
Stephen Fleming lashed a superb half century to take New Zealand to 266 all out against West Indies in the triangular one-day series final at Lord’s on Saturday.
New Zealand, playing in their first one-day match at Lord’s, were bowled out in 49.2 overs and had looked set for over 300 at one stage but were slowed by rain stoppages, loose shots and more disciplined West Indies bowling.
Openers Fleming and Nathan Astle had dominated the wayward early bowling with some flowing back foot shots, with Fleming striking nine fours in his 67 off 66 balls. They shared in a 120-run opening stand with Astle playing more conservatively for his 57 from 81 deliveries.
Ramnaresh Sarwan, with one-day best figures of three for 31, and Dwayne Smith, one for 27, helped limit New Zealand after Tino Best in particular had been costly in the first 15 overs.
BRIEF SCORES
New Zealand: 266 all out (S Fleming 67, N Astle 57, C McMillan 52, H Marshall 44; R Sarwan 3/31, T Best 2/57, D Bravo 2/67) vs West Indies
