Black Caps v Pakistan
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@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
That's a very pleasing start to the summer of cricket. Much better than our friends across the ditch (just to take a cheap dig at them while they're down).
Raval took his chance and now has a test average of 91 which is not too shabby. He's on track to be talked about in the hushed tones that people speak of Bradman...
Good to see Kane get some time in the middle to kick start his summer, looking for him to pile it on and keep that average climbing.
Southee did enough to keep his spot, though I personally would still prefer Henry but no doubt Hess and co will stick with him on the back of a few wickets. He did improve as the game wore on so hopefully he takes some confidence out of that.
CDGH the story of the match, 6-for and a handy 30 odd means he keeps his place in the team. If he can chip in with a few wickets and some handy 40s and 50s then he'll add some value to the side. Reasonably big if still though, but well played on his debut, he can be very proud.
I am a happy chalpy today - All Blacks, Wallabies (keeps the wife happy) and the Black Caps get the job done. Good times.
'The hushed tones one night ordinarily reserve for Raval.....'
Well I have heard worse... .fuck it, is there space on the bandwagon for me too?
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Christchurch most seam-friendly pitch I have played on - Azhar
Well played Christchurch. More of the same please Hamilton.
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Neesh out, Santner back in. Awaiting results of an eye scan for Rosco - eek. Brownlie will come in as cover if he is out.
So only change for next test will be Santner for Astle I guess, which is a little harsh on Astle.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
Is it arrogant to assume a 2-0 victory to the BCs ? Pakistan hasn't played outstandingly well in NZ since the two Ws retired and NZ are a different team at home.....I say this all despite losing the last five tests too.
Well phase one is complete although I wouldn't in a million years have picked the guys who played well for the BCs.
The Pakistan top order have some serious class though it must be said. Surely big runs are due from at least one of them.
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@canefan Bracewell into the squad, but Henry should replace Boult.
The weather in Hamilton has been good this week but some showers are forecast tomorrow and over the weekend. There's a cricket test scheduled afterall.
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@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
Neesh out, Santner back in. Awaiting results of an eye scan for Rosco - eek. Brownlie will come in as cover if he is out.
So only change for next test will be Santner for Astle I guess, which is a little harsh on Astle.
Yip tough on Astle but that is how it goes.
Henry should definitely play ahead of Bracewell. If Scott Kuggeleijn did not have a rape trial over his head I imagine he would probably have got the call up.
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@SammyC said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
Are any of you pig islanders in Hamilton?
is there a chance of play today, Met Service doesn't look too promising
No, but...
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@Hooroo said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@SammyC said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
Are any of you pig islanders in Hamilton?
is there a chance of play today, Met Service doesn't look too promising
No, but...
Rain, Greentop Pitches and Dirty Mustaches
Just a regular NZ Summer of cricket
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10.10am And it's drizzling in Hamilton, says Andrew Fernando.
Boooooo, this was meant to distract me from doing any work today.
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Smithy says the test will stsrt on time but I reckon it will be a day when play is stopped regularly due to rain.
The toss at 10:45.
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Pakistan win the toss and bowl. Survival will be the order of the day.
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Kane seems to have an incredibly poor toss record. Need our resident statistician @hydro11 to break down the numbers, but recent times it's been very poor.
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@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
Kane seems to have an incredibly poor toss record. Need our resident statistician @hydro11 to break down the numbers, but recent times it's been very poor.
I think you are right. I just don't think it matters that much. Looks like the toss might matter on this pitch - it doesn't seem to stay green for long and it's nice to be bowling with rain around.
MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi