Black Caps v Pakistan

[ARHS]

Idyllic day here at bay oval. First time I have clapped the 50 for all top six batsmen in a match and a test to boot

[Godder]

Shows the strength of the Aussies that our current quartet is probably our best ever as a quartet, and aren't even as good as the current Aussie crop.

[Godder]

Latham falls, 139/2. The old firm gets another run at batting an opposition out of a test.

[canefan]

Let's get the lead past 400 then turn the bowlers loose

[Crazy Horse]

They are not doing a good job of upping the scoring rate. They will be disappointed.

[MN5]

@Godder said in Black Caps v Pakistan:

Shows the strength of the Aussies that our current quartet is probably our best ever as a quartet, and aren't even as good as the current Aussie crop.

Liking this cos you’re right. For similar reasons we only have one player in the team of the decade despite a multitude of very good, but not world class, players.

[No Quarter]

That's a reasonably ballsy declaration, 400 is a psychological hurdle. We really should have gotten a move on earlier.

[No Quarter]

That said if they get 370 they will well and truly deserve it, and they're more likely to take risks if they think they are a chance. Good to see us really pushing for the win.

[canefan]

If we can get them 3 down by stumps it will be all on tomorrow

[Godder]

0/2, Southee and Boult 1 each. Can't fault the declaration currently!

[canefan]

Boult and Southee have wicket each, Pakistan 0-2. 3 wickets might be an underestimate

[Donsteppa]

Thought the declaration was half an hour and 40 or so runs early, but it may not matter if everyone bats like the openers.

[No Quarter]

Really awesome to see Southee go past 300. He's been superb in the test arena.

[Gunner]

On ya Timmy boy!

[ARHS]

Well done Timmy. Took ground announcer ages to tell the crowd while many waited the standing ovation. Made up for the misfields earlier in the over huh Timmy

[canefan]

Has fawad been reading Steve Smith's book on batting technique? And what is with all these guys copying the Smith/Labuschagne ball leaving quirk? Shouldn't be copying off those dicks. Even Kane was doing it

[KiwiMurph]

Typical left arm friendly from Santner.

[Godder]

Pakistan 71/3 at stumps.

[Rapido]

@canefan said in Black Caps v Pakistan:

Has fawad been reading Steve Smith's book on batting technique? And what is with all these guys copying the Smith/Labuschagne ball leaving quirk? Shouldn't be copying off those dicks. Even Kane was doing it

Nothing like Smith/ Labuschagne.

His is a Chandrapaul replica.

[canefan]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v Pakistan:

@canefan said in Black Caps v Pakistan:

Has fawad been reading Steve Smith's book on batting technique? And what is with all these guys copying the Smith/Labuschagne ball leaving quirk? Shouldn't be copying off those dicks. Even Kane was doing it

Nothing like Smith/ Labuschagne.

His is a Chandrapaul replica.

I'm sure I saw Manus doing that stunt last year when we were touring. I expect he copied too