Black Caps v South Africa

[Rapido]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Commentators mentioning the “long tail” we have in this game with Henry batting eight. Apparently they won’t do that against Australia and a “bowling all rounder” like Jamieson will bat there.

Splitting hairs maybe but Henrys batting record is better than Jamiesons. The big fella started with 44, 49 then 51 not out and absolutely FUCK ALL since then.

Henry has had three fifties ( two of them unbeaten ) since Jamieson got his bigger scores….

Unless they've done a lot of work in the last 2 years. Then I think they'll both be 'too weak' as 8s v Australia and v the short ball. Happy hookers, Rabada and Jansen had them quite easily covered (although Henry got some hooks and slaps away before succumbing IIRC, Jamieson had a shocker). Don't fancy Starc and Cummins bowling at their armpits. Not that it is their main job, Jamieson is a big target to be fair and can't expect twinkle toed (or twinkle-backed) mobility v balls coming at his body.

[Gunner]

This has been an important little partnership between Ravindra and Young, if another wicket or two had fallen in quick succession we’d have been in a bit of strife.

Now for them to dig in again after tea and push on

[MN5]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Commentators mentioning the “long tail” we have in this game with Henry batting eight. Apparently they won’t do that against Australia and a “bowling all rounder” like Jamieson will bat there.

Splitting hairs maybe but Henrys batting record is better than Jamiesons. The big fella started with 44, 49 then 51 not out and absolutely FUCK ALL since then.

Henry has had three fifties ( two of them unbeaten ) since Jamieson got his bigger scores….

Unless they've done a lot of work in the last 2 years. Then I think they'll both be 'too weak' as 8s v Australia and v the short ball. Happy hookers, Rabada and Jansen had them quite easily covered (although Henry got some hooks and slaps away before succumbing IIRC, Jamieson had a shocker). Don't fancy Starc and Cummins bowling at their armpits. Not that it is their main job, Jamieson is a big target to be fair and can't expect twinkle toed (or twinkle-backed) mobility v balls coming at his body.

Yeah more than likely as I reckon both are bowlers who can bat, Jamieson had a great start with the bat which might have created a false impression. Henry is better of late.

Southee did this too of course but that is well and truly buried.

[nzzp]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Commentators mentioning the “long tail” we have in this game with Henry batting eight. Apparently they won’t do that against Australia and a “bowling all rounder” like Jamieson will bat there.

Splitting hairs maybe but Henrys batting record is better than Jamiesons. The big fella started with 44, 49 then 51 not out and absolutely FUCK ALL since then.

Henry has had three fifties ( two of them unbeaten ) since Jamieson got his bigger scores….

Unless they've done a lot of work in the last 2 years. Then I think they'll both be 'too weak' as 8s v Australia and v the short ball. Happy hookers, Rabada and Jansen had them quite easily covered (although Henry got some hooks and slaps away before succumbing IIRC, Jamieson had a shocker). Don't fancy Starc and Cummins bowling at their armpits. Not that it is their main job, Jamieson is a big target to be fair and can't expect twinkle toed (or twinkle-backed) mobility v balls coming at his body.

Yeah more than likely as I reckon both are bowlers who can bat, Jamieson had a great start with the bat which might have created a false impression. Henry is better of late.

Southee did this too of course but that is well and truly buried.


https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/1apqjao/highest_strike_rate_in_test_cricket_among_active/

[MN5]

@nzzp said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Commentators mentioning the “long tail” we have in this game with Henry batting eight. Apparently they won’t do that against Australia and a “bowling all rounder” like Jamieson will bat there.

Splitting hairs maybe but Henrys batting record is better than Jamiesons. The big fella started with 44, 49 then 51 not out and absolutely FUCK ALL since then.

Henry has had three fifties ( two of them unbeaten ) since Jamieson got his bigger scores….

Unless they've done a lot of work in the last 2 years. Then I think they'll both be 'too weak' as 8s v Australia and v the short ball. Happy hookers, Rabada and Jansen had them quite easily covered (although Henry got some hooks and slaps away before succumbing IIRC, Jamieson had a shocker). Don't fancy Starc and Cummins bowling at their armpits. Not that it is their main job, Jamieson is a big target to be fair and can't expect twinkle toed (or twinkle-backed) mobility v balls coming at his body.

Yeah more than likely as I reckon both are bowlers who can bat, Jamieson had a great start with the bat which might have created a false impression. Henry is better of late.

Southee did this too of course but that is well and truly buried.


https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/1apqjao/highest_strike_rate_in_test_cricket_among_active/

Yeah but discount any innings from Southee.

You can bet it would have been “irresponsible”

[nzzp]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

You can bet it would have been “irresponsible”

IT WAS

[MN5]

Fuck a duck.

What is it about the Black Caps and South Africa ?

There is a real danger we won’t wrap this test up and that series win against them eludes us again.

Why can’t we string together two performances in a row against them, particularly a bunch of chumps like this ( with all due respect )

Massive pressure on Young to steer the ship from here.

[Chris]

In a bit of trouble here need some grit from the tail.

[Gunner]

When was the last time Blundell did anything?

[Chris]

Fuck Young stupid

[MN5]

@Gunner said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

When was the last time Blundell did anything?

Yet another with a terrific start to his career whose stats are petering out a bit now.

That’s something those who are pulling themselves off about Ravindra should pay heed to.

[Gunner]

Young you fucking numpty.

The Black Craps are back

[MN5]

Young caught on the boundary hitting out. Fuck this is poor cricket, we won’t even get to 200 now.

Really shit from a guy who is playing for a shot at Australia coming up….

[Cyclops]

The last few dismissals have all been pretty stupid. Feels like we're not respecting the pitch and the bowling enough. Need one of the bowlers to produce something now. Southee maiden century go.

[Chris]

The tail has to play shots no point prodding around get what you can now .

[MN5]

@Chris said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

The tail has to play shots no point prodding around get what you can now .

Southee and Henry certainly aren’t grafters, they’ll have a go

[Chris]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Chris said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

The tail has to play shots no point prodding around get what you can now .

Southee and Henry certainly aren’t grafters, they’ll have a go

Yeah they cant scratch around and make not much,a quick 20/30 from one of them will help.

[Chris B.]

Young looked like he hit that exactly where he wanted - except short of six.

If so, it was a totally brainless shot!

Phillips' effort wasn't a hell of a lot better.

[Stag]

If the Black Caps blow this chance to finally win a series against SA it will be right up there at the top of NZ sporting calamities.

[Chris B.]

King Theoden a bit too bulky to get down to catch Timmy at slip!