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Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 6:31 pmby backfootpunch
the aussies already whacking us over the place and the ashes havent even started
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 6:51 pmby yuppie
sussexpob wrote:Ronchi having a go now.... NZ obviously have plans on day 5
Think they have looked at the weather report and know that they have to force the game to get a result from the series.
I am liking the positive nature of it. They will possibly end the day with 300 runs on the board with many overs lost due to rain. Good positive cricket knowing they need a result
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:02 pmby Aidan11
Their quick scoring has come at a price. 8 down and not even 300 on the board yet.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:02 pmby Gingerfinch
The spectators have had an entertaining day after all.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:06 pmby yuppie
Aidan11 wrote:Their quick scoring has come at a price. 8 down and not even 300 on the board yet.
Indeed, though they need to take 20 wickets to draw the series. If the weather report is true, they will struggle to get all the overs in this test.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:08 pmby Gingerfinch
Yes I can see why they want quick runs. Sh.t or bust really.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:08 pmby ianp1970
yuppie wrote:Aidan11 wrote:Their quick scoring has come at a price. 8 down and not even 300 on the board yet.
Indeed, though they need to take 20 wickets to draw the series. If the weather report is true, they will struggle to get all the overs in this test.
Good choice by Cook to bowl first then, makes it easier to hang on for the draw if required
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:09 pmby Aidan11
Good to see. No negative stuff.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:12 pmby yuppie
Yep,NZ are not going to loose wondering.
England are just going to bat slowly tomorrow, no need to rush. All up to NZ to make things happen.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:20 pmby Aidan11
I'd say honours even after day 1.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 7:47 pmby yuppie
Watching the highlights, could have been so much better for England.
Looks tough batting, so if conditions continue, maybe 300 is a good score?
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Fri May 29, 2015 9:40 pmby KipperJohn
yuppie wrote:Watching the highlights, could have been so much better for England.
Looks tough batting, so if conditions continue, maybe 300 is a good score?
Considering they were 2-2 having been put in, I'd say it was NZ's day - nearly 300 on the board on a truncated day.
NZ have 3 seamers who might like these conditions - I wonder if 30-4 at Lords influenced Cook's decision to bowl.
If the weather doesn't interfere too much it could be a cracking game.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Sat May 30, 2015 11:02 amby Aidan11
Not much interest on this thread so far.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Sat May 30, 2015 11:08 amby Aidan11
Swinging the bat was always going to get a wicket.
Re: 2nd Test - England v New Zealand (May 29 - June 2)
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Sat May 30, 2015 11:26 amby Aidan11
NZ are toying with us now.