NZ v Pakistan 2022/23
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@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
I missed the earlier discussion, but yeah taking the game away from Pakistan is a sore point for a lot of their fans, it's going to take a while for that resentment to die away and for them to fully embrace live cricket again after watching it on T V for such a long time. Sad situation but they had to do it, and I'm still not 100% convinced it's as safe as they are making it out to be now.
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We really need 400 here to be par. Seems the captaincy has FINALLY made Southee at least try to bat responsibly.
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We really need 400 here to be par. Seems the captaincy has FINALLY made Southee at least try to bat responsibly.
@No-Quarter said in NZ v Pakistan:
We really need 400 here to be par. Seems the captaincy has FINALLY made Southee at least try to bat responsibly.
The TSF jinx is as strong as ever.
Southee throws his wicket away.
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@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
I missed the earlier discussion, but yeah taking the game away from Pakistan is a sore point for a lot of their fans, it's going to take a while for that resentment to die away and for them to fully embrace live cricket again after watching it on T V for such a long time. Sad situation but they had to do it, and I'm still not 100% convinced it's as safe as they are making it out to be now.
@No-Quarter said in NZ v Pakistan:
@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
I missed the earlier discussion, but yeah taking the game away from Pakistan is a sore point for a lot of their fans, it's going to take a while for that resentment to die away and for them to fully embrace live cricket again after watching it on T V for such a long time. Sad situation but they had to do it, and I'm still not 100% convinced it's as safe as they are making it out to be now.
What a sad state of affairs.
Pakistan have given the world some of the greatest players of all time. To see the “crowd” like this is depressing.
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400! Despite my jinx
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Great last stand. This is turning a well below par total to just a below par total. Hopefully it is annoying the heck out of the Pakistanis as well.
@Damo said in NZ v Pakistan:
Great last stand. This is turning a well below par total to just a below par total. Hopefully it is annoying the heck out of the Pakistanis as well.
It is well past our previous highest batting first score in Pakistan so above par IMO.
But yeah. At the start of the day I thought around 360 so this is all added bonus.
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Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
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@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
@Chris-B said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
He’s a bowler, not a batsman.
( although I do love a tailender having a swing and doing well, he has some talent )
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@Chris-B said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
He’s a bowler, not a batsman.
( although I do love a tailender having a swing and doing well, he has some talent )
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That’s one in the face for Pakistan. Made them have to take lunch and come back out again.
Excellent partnership -
Babar looks pissed lol. Remarkable partnership
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I love a big last wkt stand it just Fucks with the oppositions heads,not great when it’s happening to you though.
brilliant from Henry 56 off 59 balls and excellent support from Ajaz 31 off 63 balls.
Another 30 or 40 minutes of this after lunch just to stick it up Pakistan a little while longer.
