VB Series 2001/02
The VB Series 2001/02 was a three-nation tournament that was held from January 11 to February 8, 2002 in Australia in one-day cricket . In the tournament, which was part of the 2001/02 international cricket season, teams from New Zealand and South Africa took part alongside the host . In the final South Africa was able to prevail with 2–0 games against New Zealand.
prehistory
Australia and South Africa previously played a test series , which Australia won 3-0. New Zealand previously played a tour against Bangladesh .
format
In a preliminary round, each team played against each other once. There were four points for a win, two points for a draw or no result. Bonus points were also awarded. The first two of the group qualified for the final and played for the tournament victory.
Stadion
Venues of the tournament |
The following stadiums were selected for the tournament.
Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
---|---|---|---|
Adelaide oval | Adelaide | 53,583 | 9. Preliminary round game |
The gabba | Brisbane | 42,000 | 5th & 6th preliminary round game |
Bellerive oval | Hobart | 20,000 | 3. Preliminary round game |
Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | 100.024 | 1st, 2nd, 8th & 10th preliminary round match; 1st finale |
WACA Ground | Perth | 20,000 | 11th & 12th preliminary round game |
Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney | 48,000 | 4th & 7th preliminary round match; 2nd final |
Squad lists
Australia named their roster on December 31, 2001. New Zealand named their roster on January 3, 2002.
ODI | ||
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Australia | New Zealand | South Africa |
Games
Preliminary round
table
Teams | Sp. | S. | N | U | R. | NO | BP | Points | NRR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Africa | 8th | 4th | 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18th | -0.040 |
New Zealand | 8th | 4th | 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17th | -0.154 |
Australia | 8th | 4th | 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17th | +0.186 |
Win: 4 points; Draw: 2 points
Games
January 11th scorecard |
Melbourne |
New Zealand 199-8 (50) |
- |
Australia 176 (42) |
New Zealand wins with 23 runs |
The Australian Glenn McGrath was given a game penalty for showing dissatisfaction with a referee's decision.
January 13th scorecard |
Melbourne |
Australia 198 (48.5) |
- |
South Africa 199-6 (48.3) |
South Africa wins with 4 wickets |
January 15 scorecard |
Hobart |
South Africa 257-7 (50) |
- |
New Zealand 231-9 (50) |
South Africa wins with 26 runs |
January 17th scorecard |
Sydney |
New Zealand 235-9 (50) |
- |
Australia 212 (47.2) |
New Zealand wins with 23 runs |
January 19th scorecard |
Brisbane |
South Africa 241 (48.3) |
- |
New Zealand 244-6 (49.1) |
New Zealand wins with 4 wickets |
January 20 scorecard |
Brisbane |
Australia 241-4 (50) |
- |
South Africa 214 (48.4) |
Australia wins with 27 runs |
January 22nd scorecard |
Sydney |
South Africa 106 (38.3) |
- |
Australia 107-2 (18.4) |
Australia wins with 8 wickets |
January 26th scorecard |
Melbourne |
New Zealand 242-5 (50) |
- |
Australia 165 (45.2) |
New Zealand wins with 77 runs |
January 27th scorecard |
Adelaide |
South Africa 253-5 (50) |
- |
New Zealand 160 (45.2) |
South Africa wins with 93 runs |
January 29th scorecard |
Melbourne |
New Zealand 245-8 (50) |
- |
Australia 248-8 (49.3) |
Australia wins with 2 wickets |
New Zealander Stephen Fleming was fined for showing dissatisfaction with a referee's decision.
February 1st scorecard |
Perth |
South Africa 270-5 (50) |
- |
New Zealand 203-8 (50) |
South Africa wins with 67 runs |
February 3rd scorecard |
Perth |
Australia 283-7 (50) |
- |
South Africa 250-5 (50) |
Australia wins with 33 runs |
final
February 6 scorecard |
Melbourne |
New Zealand 190 (47.5) |
- |
South Africa 191-2 (45.1) |
South Africa wins with 8 wickets |
February 8 scorecard |
Sydney |
New Zealand 175 (41.1) |
- |
South Africa 173-4 (38.1 / 46) |
South Africa wins with 6 wickets |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ VB Series 2001/02 Table ( English ) Cricket Archive. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ John Polack: Williams included in one-day squad ( English ) Cricinfo. December 31, 2001. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ CLEAR Black Caps squad for VB tri-series ( English ) Cricinfo. January 3, 2002. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ McGrath banned, Williams injured as Australia face up to South Africa ( English ) Cricinfo. January 12, 2002. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ↑ John Polack: Fleming incurs fine Following dissent charge ( English ) Cricinfo. January 30, 2002. Retrieved January 15, 2017.