All-round O'Keefe knocks out Victoria
A brilliant all-round performance from Steven O'Keefe lifted New South Wales to a hard-fought 17-run win over Victoria at the MCG, ending the Bushrangers' finals hopes
22/01Result
(N)Twenty20 Big Bash at Melbourne, Jan 22 2011
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
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![Victoria]( "Victoria")
151/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
22/01Result
(N)Twenty20 Big Bash at Melbourne, Jan 22 2011
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
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![Victoria]( "Victoria")
151/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Series
Toss
New South Wales , elected to bat first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.20, Interval 20.20-20.35, Second Session 20.35-21.55
Match days
22 January 2011 - night match (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Match Referee
Points
New South Wales 2, Victoria 0
Scorecard Summary
NEW SOUTH WALES 168/7 (20 OVERS)
- Steve O'Keefe50 (38)
- Usman Khawaja65 (43)
- Dirk Nannes3/23 (4)
- James Pattinson3/22 (4)
END OF OVER:20 | 3 Runs | VIC: 151/7 (18 runs required, RR: 7.55)
- Peter Siddle3 (6b)
- Evan Gulbis11 (9b)
- Pat Cummins4-0-27-1
What a comeback from the Blues tonight to finish the Victorians' hopes in this competition. Twice they looked down and out, first at 5/69 with the bat and then again when the Vics were 1/100 in the 12th over. Steven O'Keefe was instrumental with the bat and the ball, making 50 and taking two wickets. Young Australian players Usman Khawaja and Aaron Finch both made 50s to continue their good form and show why they're so highly rated. Steven O'Keefe has been named Man of the Match for his 50 with the bat and 2/28 with the ball. Thanks for your company tonight and don't forget the double-header on Monday night, Tasmania v SA and Qld v NSW. Good night
19.6
1
Cummins to Siddle, 1 run, nice slower ball, waits on it and guides it down to third man
What an over from Cummins. Under a bit of pressure and the 17-year old steps up to the plate, producing some fine accuracy in a great display of death bowling
19.5
0
Cummins to Siddle, no run, back of a length, tries to cut but can't connect
19.4
1
Cummins to Gulbis, 1 run, slower ball deceives him and he changes the shot, driving to cover
19.3
1
Cummins to Siddle, 1 run, another good yorker dug out to cover
19.2
0
Cummins to Siddle, no run, another brilliant yorker, that is fantastic, can't get bat on that
19.1
0
Cummins to Siddle, no run, yorker outside off, steps across but can't get any bat on it
Match Coverage
All Match NewsAll-round O'Keefe knocks out Victoria
A brilliant all-round performance from Steven O'Keefe lifted New South Wales to a hard-fought 17-run win over Victoria at the MCG, ending the Bushrangers' finals hopes
