Black Caps v Australia

[MN5]

Bugger.

That wasn’t needed. Massive pressure on Mitchell who still looks a bit scratchy.

Disappointing Gary Stead clearly hasn’t read the fern and put Phillips in ahead of Blundell.

[Donsteppa]

Blundell is way too far into rocks and diamonds territory as a batter to be ahead of Philipps in the order.

[LABCAT]

Blundell obviously felt Phillips should be batting sooner.

Not a good start to the day, needed Ravindra to stay in a lot longer.

[Donsteppa]

That's a terrible review. Just because reviews are left doesn't make them a get out of jail free card...

[MN5]

Time to see of Kuggelein can prove he is anything remotely more than a complete waste of space

[LABCAT]

@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Australia:

That's a terrible review. Just because reviews are left doesn't make them a get out of jail free card...

It really was a review of hope, I think he knew he was out but may as well review, the bowlers aren't going to win this game for us.

Not much longer until the game is over now.

[Stag]

Good bowing by Aussie for sure, but compounded by terrible batting technique from NZ

[Stag]

It’s actually bordering on unbelievable the complete lack of mental fortitude the Black Caps have when it comes to playing Australia…

[MN5]

@Stag said in Black Caps v Australia:

It’s actually bordering on unbelievable the complete lack of mental fortitude the Black Caps have when it comes to playing Australia…

Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips can hold their heads up.

But yeah, your point still stands.

[Chris B.]

@Donsteppa Had to review as the last specialist batsman, I think. If an opener was as plumb as that it would be a dumb review, but in this situation no point saving three reviews in case Southee and O'Rourke need them.

[MN5]

@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Australia:

@Donsteppa Had to review as the last specialist batsman, I think. If an opener was as plumb as that it would be a dumb review, but in this situation no point saving three reviews in case Southee and O'Rourke need them.

Yeah that COULD NOT have been more out.

Lyon is so dangerous. Such a good counter to the other three pacers.

[MN5]

Scott Kuggeline with the highest test score in his family. Great stuff

[NTA]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

Scott Kuggeline with the highest test score in his family. Great stuff

Cursed him

[NTA]

5 more to avoid the follow oh wait

[MN5]

@NTA said in Black Caps v Australia:

5 more to avoid the follow oh wait

Southee to get a maiden test ton and win it from here

[NTA]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

@NTA said in Black Caps v Australia:

5 more to avoid the follow oh wait

Southee to get a maiden test ton and win it from here

He'll only be able to score about 20 once Henry and Mitchell do the heavy lifting.

[Chris B.]

@MN5 Also got us through to 165, so we've won the second innings!

Unfortunately, with five of the top seven failing in each innings, we've got way too much to do.

Cam Green's 208 runs currently the difference, while Little Kane has contributed 9.

[BerniesCorner]

They haven't done themselves justice.
For Pete's sake I wish they would believe in themselves.
WOR, GP, Henry did fight, proud of them

[NTA]

Lyon going for a 10fer

[MN5]

@NTA said in Black Caps v Australia:

Lyon going for a 10fer

Got it.

May as well watch the last few balls before running errands later this avo