Black Caps v South Africa

[dogmeat]

so returning to the cricket Mitchel went to an amazing c&b and Blundell has joined him after a quick 11. Ravindra on 199*

391/5

[MN5]

Phillips in.

Not withstanding his stats as the greatest all rounder ever ( Batting average 46 and bowling 16 ) he’s very much a batting all rounder. Interesting that Blundell bats ahead of him given he’s certainly not a frontline bowler by any stretch.

[Donsteppa]

Philips running like an idiot. Zero sense from him when Ravindra is on 199*

[LABCAT]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Phillips in.

Not withstanding his stats as the greatest all rounder ever ( Batting average 46 and bowling 16 ) he’s very much a batting all rounder. Interesting that Blundell bats ahead of him given he’s certainly not a frontline bowler by any stretch.

Yeah, NZ seem to obsessed with having the keeper bat at 6 which makes sense when your trying to play someone like Santner as your allrounder, but doesn't make sense if you allrounder is someone like M Bracewell of Phillips who would be more batters than bowlers.

[dogmeat]

well played Ravindra

[MN5]

Nice work son.

you’re no Kane Williamson but you’ve gone alright.

[dogmeat]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

you’re no Kane Williamson

yup - hasn't been called for chucking

[Gunner]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Darren said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

I’m pretty confident in saying I think Ravindra is going to go on and surpass Williamson and be our best batsman.

When Kane was Rachin's age. He already had 7 test centuries, 2300 test runs at an average of 40.

The selectors didn’t hold Williamson back like they have Ravindra…

Anywho, well done young fulla. Great knock.

[Rapido]

@KiwiPie said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Quiz. If you can name the 3rd best* NZ batsman at the age of 24 years and 78 days.
Not an overly obvious one, but had a fast start to his career.

• Best is subjective. A runs and average combination.

Craig McMillan?

Correct.
(1843 runs at 41.88 with 4 centuries. Arguably you could say it is second best ahead of Crowe, actually)

[MN5]

Our top seven all average more than 40. Four of them average more than 50.

Disclaimer: some are very early in their careers.

[dogmeat]

Pedal down now 37 off last 4.3 overs

[dogmeat]

Declaration at drinks?

[MN5]

@dogmeat said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Declaration at drinks?

Na I reckon about 6ish.

Give them an awkward half hour in potentially dodgy light.

[ACT Crusader]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Darren said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

I’m pretty confident in saying I think Ravindra is going to go on and surpass Williamson and be our best batsman.

When Kane was Rachin's age. He already had 7 test centuries, 2300 test runs at an average of 40.

When Kane came into the Blackcaps test side, the Blackcaps were crap, so Kane was a breath of fresh air so to speak.

[LABCAT]

Time to promote Timmy?

[KiwiPie]

The bash is on and Phillips perishes for the cause. 473-6, 38 overs left in the day, 15 minutes until tea. Bat until an hour to go in the day?

[KiwiPie]

For the last 10 years (since the start of 2014), only 3 batsmen average over 60 with a minimum of 20 matches. Williamson, Smith and Voges (the outlier). Makes you realise how outstanding Kane has been for a whole decade.

[Gunner]

Keep batting, bat them right out the game.

Put them in with 30-45 minutes to play at the end of the day.

[MN5]

Santner fails but it’s ok, much more of a bowling all rounder anyway.

[MN5]

Henry in and starts off with a strike rate of 600.

Shit he’s a terrific low order bat I must say. Could justifiably bat ahead of Jamieson I reckon. Four half centuries to one and averages more too.

Is Southee getting lazy now he’s captain ? I’d have thought he’d like a swing at some tired bowlers.