Black Caps v Australia

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

MN5

@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

I was only off by 93 runs

NTA

@NTA said in Black Caps v Australia:

Lyon going for a 10fer

And gets it

canefan

All hail the Black Craps

MN5

Radio saying they need to bring back Wags which is awkward given he’s retired

canefan

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

Radio saying they need to bring back Wags which is awkward given he’s retired

He wouldn't be the first player to unretire

Chris B.

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

Radio saying they need to bring back Wags which is awkward given he’s retired

Wishful thinking, I think.

Wags didn't worry SA B too much.

Aside from failing to break the Green/Hazelwood partnership, the bowling attack went alright in this test.

It's really the bulk of the batsmen who have failed - on a pitch that was tricky, but far from unplayable - as shown by Phillips, Henry, Ravindra and Mitch Jr.

The Silver Fern

Black Caps v Australia