New Zealand vs England - clash of the titans Cricket
Well okay bit of a series happening in Oz, but the Kiwis fresh from victory over India take on England fresh from whatever calamity fell them last series
Actually I don't get too excited when we play England as the Poms have a habit of putting us on our arses frequently.
First test starts today in Christchurch (Hagley Oval), expecting a bumper crowd of over a 100 if we count dogs etc.
Nice looking BC line-up to be honest
Tom Latham (capt), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
Actually I don't get too excited when we play England as the Poms have a habit of putting us on our arses frequently.
First test starts today in Christchurch (Hagley Oval), expecting a bumper crowd of over a 100 if we count dogs etc.
Nice looking BC line-up to be honest
Tom Latham (capt), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
We're playing without a regular keeper, a number 3 who has a) never batted there b) is making his debut c) averages just 25 in 1st class cricket and c) has never scored a century in any format. Our skipper has no form with the bat and is reluctant to bowl and our spinner can't even get into his County side. And we've lost 3 of our last 4 tests.
What could possibly go wrong
What could possibly go wrong
The mocker gods are not amused dude. Bazball not working out then?Ovals wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:13 pm We're playing without a regular keeper, a number 3 who has a) never batted there b) is making his debut c) averages just 25 in 1st class cricket and c) has never scored a century in any format. Our skipper has no form with the bat and is reluctant to bowl and our spinner can't even get into his County side. And we've lost 3 of our last 4 tests.
What could possibly go wrong
Hoping this series we see some actual test players who think the game runs for more than an afternoon of "hit and giggles" as one poster puts it.
And Conway showing that perhaps he, not Young, should be carrying the drinks. That one did not surprise me. He was fishing more than my father-in-law did in retirement.
Actually, give him the gloves and bat him at 6 or 7. There he can swing which he's better at. Then Young can come in to open.
Actually, give him the gloves and bat him at 6 or 7. There he can swing which he's better at. Then Young can come in to open.
I drink and I forget things.
Yep, I would like to see Young opening. He came to the crease within a handful of overs in the recent India series and did really well.Enzedder wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:12 pm And Conway showing that perhaps he, not Young, should be carrying the drinks. That one did not surprise me. He was fishing more than my father-in-law did in retirement.
Actually, give him the gloves and bat him at 6 or 7. There he can swing which he's better at. Then Young can come in to open.
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I thought much the same. It's definitely not your typical Hagley green top, but a better bowling effort could definitely have had NZ at least a couple more down.
As regards Young, I don't think having him open in place of Conway is a smart idea. He's been tried there before and found wanting — if they're going to play him, have him bat where he's succeeded. Personally I'd have played Santner (can't believe I'm saying this) instead of Smith and then slot Young in for Phillips — better batting, better bowling. But who am I to question Stead?
Just a quick stream for the punters https://watch.cricstream.me/new-zealand ... i/stream-1
HOWEVER - it doesn't work on Brave with it's built in adblocker. I have had to use Chrome and clear all cookies and adblockers to get it streaming (mainly did this for the football this morning as cricket is FTA television here). Have to navigate thru the ads and pop-ups
HOWEVER - it doesn't work on Brave with it's built in adblocker. I have had to use Chrome and clear all cookies and adblockers to get it streaming (mainly did this for the football this morning as cricket is FTA television here). Have to navigate thru the ads and pop-ups
I drink and I forget things.
Some punters may enjoy this link, working well on Brave
https://my.watchcric.com/live-three-server-3.php
https://my.watchcric.com/live-three-server-3.php
Jaysus but so many of our batters have committed suicide today proving that shit gets wickets.
Really pissed at the over rate - currently 6pm and England are in the 76th over. So much for being into attractive cricket. Hit their pay, penalise 10 runs per over they are short and stop robbing the patrons of the play they paid for
Really pissed at the over rate - currently 6pm and England are in the 76th over. So much for being into attractive cricket. Hit their pay, penalise 10 runs per over they are short and stop robbing the patrons of the play they paid for
I drink and I forget things.
When is play officially scheduled to end?Enzedder wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:58 am Jaysus but so many of our batters have committed suicide today proving that shit gets wickets.
Really pissed at the over rate - currently 6pm and England are in the 76th over. So much for being into attractive cricket. Hit their pay, penalise 10 runs per over they are short and stop robbing the patrons of the play they paid for
6pm with an additional 30 minutes allowed if they are behind in the over rate.,Kiwias wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:01 amWhen is play officially scheduled to end?Enzedder wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:58 am Jaysus but so many of our batters have committed suicide today proving that shit gets wickets.
Really pissed at the over rate - currently 6pm and England are in the 76th over. So much for being into attractive cricket. Hit their pay, penalise 10 runs per over they are short and stop robbing the patrons of the play they paid for
I drink and I forget things.
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After dawdling all day and needing tht half hour extra, they sprint to be in place for one more over.Enzedder wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:10 am6pm with an additional 30 minutes allowed if they are behind in the over rate.,Kiwias wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:01 amWhen is play officially scheduled to end?Enzedder wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:58 am Jaysus but so many of our batters have committed suicide today proving that shit gets wickets.
Really pissed at the over rate - currently 6pm and England are in the 76th over. So much for being into attractive cricket. Hit their pay, penalise 10 runs per over they are short and stop robbing the patrons of the play they paid for
Bugger them, fine them all part of their match pay.
The evil way those batsmen got themselves out and wasted time getting a new batsman to the crease has to be looked into, with perhaps an amendment to the laws needing to be considered.
To be honest I don't think Conway is an opener, would make a dynamic three or four, but then where are we going to rustle up another opener ... Bruce Edgar still on ice?Enzedder wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:12 pm And Conway showing that perhaps he, not Young, should be carrying the drinks. That one did not surprise me. He was fishing more than my father-in-law did in retirement.
Actually, give him the gloves and bat him at 6 or 7. There he can swing which he's better at. Then Young can come in to open.
Think your assessment of NZ batsmen throwing away their wickets to pretty poor bowling was right on the nail, time to indicate to certain team members their position isn't set in stone.
Second day promises some entertainment, gone are the days of the English openers scoring about 10 runs in a session.
Why is it so hard to sort out the slow over rate issue? It's been dragging on for donkey's years ffs...is there simply not the will to deal with it at the highest level? Shirley all that's needed is to tell the captains to comply with the rules or they'll get heavily fined. Big, meaty, meaningful fines, like full match fees, should do the trick. I'd also extend it to the umpires. They're in charge of everything else on the field so why can't they more strictly police this as well? See if they're happy to work for free instead. Shake things up a bit.
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Is there any danger of us making O’Rourke play at one before I go to bed
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Duckett out just short of what would have been one of the worst 50s ever.