Australia Women v West Indies Women, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st T20I, West Indies Women tour of Australia, 2023

West Indies Women tour of Australia 1st T20I: Australia Women v West Indies Women at Sydney, October 01, 2023
Australia Women
AUS-W
149/2 (13.2)
West Indies Women
WI-W
147/3 (20)
Finished
AUS-W won by 8 wickets
West Indies Women InningWI-W Inning147/3 (20 ov)
Australia Women InningAUS-W Inning149/2 (13.2 ov)

Commentary

1
0.1
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, 1 run, Beth Mooney goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
0.2
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
0.3
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
0
0.4
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Beth Mooney hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
0
0.5
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Beth Mooney goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1wd
0.6
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Beth Mooney with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1wd
0.6
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Beth Mooney with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
0.6
Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Beth Mooney hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Beth Mooney 1 (4)
Alyssa Healy 1 (2)
Australia Women 4/0
Chinelle Henry 1-0-4-0
0
1.1
Hayley Matthews to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
1.2
Hayley Matthews to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
1.3
Hayley Matthews to Beth Mooney, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Beth Mooney elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
2
1.4
Hayley Matthews to Beth Mooney, 2 runs, Beth Mooney goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an flipper delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
4
1.5
Hayley Matthews to Beth Mooney, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Beth Mooney hangs in the crease and tries reverse sweep, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
1.6
Hayley Matthews to Beth Mooney, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Beth Mooney hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 2 (11 runs)
Beth Mooney 11 (8)
Alyssa Healy 2 (4)
Australia Women 15/0
Hayley Matthews 1-0-11-0
Chinelle Henry 1-0-4-0
0
2.1
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs it towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
2
2.2
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, 2 runs, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
4
2.3
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
2.4
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
w
2.5
Beth Mooney c S Taylor b C Henry 11 (9) Chinelle Henry to Beth Mooney, no run, c S Taylor b C Henry, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Beth Mooney hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Stafanie Taylor, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Beth Mooney.
0
2.6
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Chinelle Henry sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Tahlia McGrath 0 (1)
Alyssa Healy 9 (8)
Australia Women 22/1
Chinelle Henry 2-0-11-1
Hayley Matthews 1-0-11-0
0
3.1
Karishma Ramharack to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
3.2
Karishma Ramharack to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
4
3.3
Karishma Ramharack to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Alyssa Healy goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
3.4
Karishma Ramharack to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
3.5
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
3.6
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Tahlia McGrath 1 (3)
Alyssa Healy 14 (12)
Australia Women 28/1
Karishma Ramharack 1-0-6-0
Chinelle Henry 2-0-11-1
0
4.1
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
6
4.2
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
4.3
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Tahlia McGrath goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
4.4
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
4.5
Chinelle Henry to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at for 1 run.
4
4.6
Chinelle Henry to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (19 runs)
Alyssa Healy 18 (13)
Tahlia McGrath 16 (8)
Australia Women 47/1
Chinelle Henry 3-0-30-1
Karishma Ramharack 1-0-6-0
0
5.1
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
5.2
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! flipper, full length, on the off stump. Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
5.3
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
5.4
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Tahlia McGrath hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
5.5
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
6
5.6
Karishma Ramharack to Tahlia McGrath, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 6 (10 runs)
Tahlia McGrath 26 (14)
Alyssa Healy 18 (13)
Australia Women 57/1
Karishma Ramharack 2-0-16-0
Chinelle Henry 3-0-30-1
6
6.1
Afy Fletcher to Alyssa Healy, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, Alyssa Healy goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
6.2
Afy Fletcher to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
6
6.3
Afy Fletcher to Tahlia McGrath, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, Tahlia McGrath goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
6.4
Afy Fletcher to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
2
6.5
Afy Fletcher to Alyssa Healy, 2 runs, Alyssa Healy goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
0
6.6
Afy Fletcher to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 7 (16 runs)
Alyssa Healy 27 (17)
Tahlia McGrath 33 (16)
Australia Women 73/1
Afy Fletcher 1-0-16-0
Karishma Ramharack 2-0-16-0
1
7.1
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4
7.2
Shamilia Connell to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2wd
7.3
Shamilia Connell to Alyssa Healy, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and attempts pull but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
1
7.3
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
6
7.4
Shamilia Connell to Alyssa Healy, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Alyssa Healy goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
7.5
Shamilia Connell to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs it towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
1
7.6
Shamilia Connell to Alyssa Healy, 1 run, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 8 (15 runs)
Alyssa Healy 38 (21)
Tahlia McGrath 35 (18)
Australia Women 88/1
Shamilia Connell 1-0-15-0
Afy Fletcher 1-0-16-0
6
8.1
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Alyssa Healy goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
8.2
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Alyssa Healy goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
8.3
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy goes forward and dabs cut with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Dropped catch
4
8.4
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Alyssa Healy elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
0
8.5
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
8.6
Zaida James to Alyssa Healy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 9 (14 runs)
Alyssa Healy 52 (27)
Tahlia McGrath 35 (18)
Australia Women 102/1
Zaida James 1-0-14-0
Shamilia Connell 1-0-15-0
1
9.1
Hayley Matthews to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an flipper delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
9.2
Hayley Matthews to Alyssa Healy, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Alyssa Healy elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
w
9.3
Alyssa Healy c C Henry b H Matthews 56 (29) Hayley Matthews to Alyssa Healy, no run, c C Henry b H Matthews, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Alyssa Healy goes back, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Chinelle Henry, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Alyssa Healy.
0
9.4
Hayley Matthews to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ashleigh Gardner goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
0
9.5
Hayley Matthews to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ashleigh Gardner goes forward and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
9.6
Hayley Matthews to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ashleigh Gardner goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 10 (6 runs)
Ashleigh Gardner 1 (3)
Tahlia McGrath 36 (19)
Australia Women 108/2
Hayley Matthews 2-0-17-1
Zaida James 1-0-14-0
0
10.1
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ashleigh Gardner hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
10.2
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Ashleigh Gardner hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
10.3
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, and Ashleigh Gardner hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1wd
10.4
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ashleigh Gardner no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
10.4
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4
10.5
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
10.6
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Tahlia McGrath 41 (21)
Ashleigh Gardner 2 (7)
Australia Women 115/2
Aaliyah Alleyne 1-0-7-0
Hayley Matthews 2-0-17-1
4
11.1
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Tahlia McGrath goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
11.2
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, hits chip shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
11.3
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Tahlia McGrath goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1wd
11.4
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Tahlia McGrath with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
11.4
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Shamilia Connell sends down a sharp delivery, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
11.5
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Tahlia McGrath goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1lb
11.6
Shamilia Connell to Tahlia McGrath, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body, and batter snatch 1 run off leg bye.
End of over 12 (14 runs)
Tahlia McGrath 53 (27)
Ashleigh Gardner 2 (7)
Australia Women 129/2
Shamilia Connell 2-0-28-0
Aaliyah Alleyne 1-0-7-0
2
12.1
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, 2 runs, Tahlia McGrath goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
4
12.2
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Tahlia McGrath hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1nb
12.3
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Tahlia McGrath goes forward to play the pull. It raced away to square leg. That's a no ball! too high from the waist-height.
0
12.3
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, and Tahlia McGrath hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
12.4
Aaliyah Alleyne to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, Tahlia McGrath goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1nb
12.5
Aaliyah Alleyne to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Ashleigh Gardner hangs in the crease to play the hook. It raced away to square leg. That's a no ball! too high from the waist-height.
6
12.5
Zaida James to Ashleigh Gardner, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Ashleigh Gardner goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
12.6
Zaida James to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (16 runs)
Ashleigh Gardner 9 (10)
Tahlia McGrath 60 (32)
Australia Women 145/2
Zaida James 1.2-0-21-0
Aaliyah Alleyne 1.4-0-16-0
0
13.1
Afy Fletcher to Ashleigh Gardner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ashleigh Gardner hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
4
13.2
Afy Fletcher to Ashleigh Gardner, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Ashleigh Gardner goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.