CWC Game #7 Black Caps v Pakistan

[Mokey]

After that turd of a start, I'm impressed we are up over 200. Team Middle Order Rescue strikes again.

[ACT Crusader]

Arrgghhhhhh

[ACT Crusader]

Perfect time to send out Southee for a late flurry. Oh wait.....

[ACT Crusader]

What a shame, he was going for 6 on that 2nd last ball with 11 to go for his ton. Hits the final one clear over the fence.

Neesh 97* take a bow.

[Mokey]

Good shit Neesham. You've given us a chance. Pakistan will chase 238.

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237-6 50 overs. Neesham puts the final ball in the stands, left at 97*.

Defendable total, but could quickly become fodder without early wickets.

[mofitzy_]

Neesh pulled that one from the fire. Genuinely believe we can win from here but odds are against us.

[ACT Crusader]

Pakistan have some natural hitters as well so they will have seen how Neesh and CdG played the wicket.

I’m a little worried we don’t have enough bowlers that can retain

[akan004]

The Pakistanis did well with a number of yorkers and slower balls in the last few overs. Southee could have replicated that, not sure if Henry can.

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@akan004 said in CWC Game #7 Black Caps v Pakistan:

The Pakistanis did well with a number of yorkers and slower balls in the last few overs. Southee could have replicated that, not sure if Henry can.

I actually like this set up for Henry. I've been critical of him so far this tournament but if Pakistan do come out looking to play the long game (similar to Amla & co) I do like his chances of frustrating or forcing a wicket.

If he goes at 8s here they can drop him at the airport on the way to Lords'.

[canefan]

Pitch seemed to have variable speed, turn, could be tough to bat on if we start well

[Tim]

Loving those classic seam deliveries from Ferguson.

[Tim]

Or not.

[mofitzy_]

71/2 after 16 overs. Another quick wicket or 2 would keep us well in it.

[TeWaio]

They are cruising this unfortunately. We just can't take wickets.

[Tim]

Should've had a spinner on earlier? Those last two looked dangerous.

I'm watching a US cricket stream and it's nothing but ads for foreign exchange apps and very dodgy loans/financial services.

[TeWaio]

Santner turning it miles. WHERE IS SODHI?!! Are the selectors just there for the piss up?

[Tim]

Should they have used slower seamers earlier, to frustrate them based on the pitch?

[mofitzy_]

Starting to get painful to watch

[mofitzy_]

Kane comes in and gets a wicket!