Tour of Sri Lanka

[mimic]

Congrats to BJ Watling.
Saw a stat that said he has the most runs as wk for nz.. also the most tons as wk..

[Siam]

187 off maximum of 91 overs.

Generous. Hand is forced so I understand that, but this target could bite us in the arse, on a pitch that's been covered a lot.

Could be another great finish, monsoon permitting.

[akan004]

@Siam said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

187 off maximum of 91 overs.

Generous. Hand is forced so I understand that, but this target could bite us in the arse, on a pitch that's been covered a lot.

We've only batted once.

[Bovidae]

We've started OK.

[Chris B.]

49 runs off five overs and now we've got them 18/3 (from 15 overs), including Mathews - one of the big wickets.

Stay away rain!

[canefan]

The BCs are such a tease. Get them to 6 or 7 down early in the afternoon and I'll be interested....

[canefan]

Now its 4 down. We will hit the wall soon and they will dig in

[mimic]

ffffffffffffffffffffffivvvvvvvvvvvveeeeee

[canefan]

Its 5 down kids. Expect the bubble to burst momentarily

[canefan]

If we get Dikwella out my trousers might tighten just a tad

[Chris B.]

Great ball from Somerville to get Mendis.

It will be the rain...!!!

[nzzp]

@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

Now its 4 down. We will hit the wall soon and they will dig in

Maybe.

I'm not sure modern cricketers are good at batting patiently for time any more. Slow scoring seems to put them into an uncomfortable mental situation.

[Siam]

@akan004 right you are, thanks. Can't keep up with these rainy tests

[canefan]

@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

Now its 4 down. We will hit the wall soon and they will dig in

Maybe.

I'm not sure modern cricketers are good at batting patiently for time any more. Slow scoring seems to put them into an uncomfortable mental situation.

Don't talk rubbish mate. This game is basically dead

[nzzp]

@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

Now its 4 down. We will hit the wall soon and they will dig in

Maybe.

I'm not sure modern cricketers are good at batting patiently for time any more. Slow scoring seems to put them into an uncomfortable mental situation.

Don't talk rubbish mate. This game is basically dead

I agree. Our bowlers suck, the pitch is dead, and it'll be a soulless draw marked by dropped catches and umpires refusing to give anyone out.

[Cyclops]

@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:

Now its 4 down. We will hit the wall soon and they will dig in

Maybe.

I'm not sure modern cricketers are good at batting patiently for time any more. Slow scoring seems to put them into an uncomfortable mental situation.

In general I agree with you. But Karunaratne (just come to the crease) is coming off a beautiful patient knock in these conditions. Maybe his injury will hold him back.

[canefan]

Predictably the Lankans went to lunch and came back with a plan. It was fun while it lasted

[canefan]

Wags would be great on this pitch

[canefan]

Karunaratne gone after shouldering arms to a straight one. They lose a review too. 6 down with a session and a half

[canefan]

Kane goes for review. I reckon its pitched on leg