Black Caps v South Africa

[Chris]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Chris said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

Phillips unable to bowl due to his Shoulder leaves us with just one spinner on a pitch taking spin not ideal.

I missed this. Was this an injury in this match? Or did he come into the match injured? (Because if so, that would have tipped the scales on retaining Santner for this match)

Injured it fielding in this match.

[Rapido]

I'd expect NZ were complacent soming into this. match. In fact I wouldn't blame them, they are playing a D Grade South Africa, I'm complacent. If they lose, they'll (we'll) just have to wallow in their mediocrity.

Blackcaps have had a habit of complacency the last 3 years now. Losing to Bangladesh (after which Stead told us not to be arrogant and expect to win like All Blacks fans, pathetic). Then lost second test v a poor-batting South Africa a week after walloping them.

Stead has been re-appointed (without challenge). So, obviously no one sees a problem with anything, it's all hunky-dory.

On this particular test. Mis-reading a pitch is not complacency, so I'll give them a pass on that. Sometimes shit happens. I don't blame them for wanting a 4 seamer attack at home, it has worked.

On the selections. Jamieson is apparently in doubt for the Aussie tests.

There is complacency is in selecting the older guys who haven't been able to put in the prep.

[Windows97]

We seem to be blowing a golden opportunity to finally get a series win of any sort against SA

[MN5]

@Windows97 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

We seem to be blowing a golden opportunity to finally get a series win of any sort against SA

Should still be plenty of time for a result, I just hope it’s the right one !

[Gunner]

Poor start with the ball, runs are coming a bit too easily.

Gonna be a long day for Black Caps supporters

[Donsteppa]

Timmy's looseness to open the morning with, run wise. At least he's bringing Ravindra into the attack now.

[Gunner]

Rachinnnnn!!!!

[Gunner]

Will’O you beauty!

28/2 now

[BerniesCorner]

Two very good young bowlers

[Gunner]

Will’O again with a beauty to get Brand, who was looking pretty comfortable.

Good stuff.

39/3, lead is 70

[BerniesCorner]

Willo fantastic, pencil him in v Australia

[Chris B.]

If they're all available, I'd pick Henry, Jamieson and O'Rourke for the first test vs Oz.

Southee, Santner and Wags can fight for the last specialist bowling spot.

Timmy should win that, but I don't think he should get the new ball.

[Chris B.]

Bedingham is the guy that really worries me - sooner we see the back of him, the better.

[Gunner]

@Chris-B Southee is the captain, there’s no way he’s not playing and taking the new ball.

[Chris B.]

@Gunner said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

@Chris-B Southee is the captain, there’s no way he’s not playing and taking the new ball.

In the unlikely event that I'm appointed coach in the next couple of weeks he's not getting the new ball - unless it's going to swing mightily!

I'll be surprised if you're not correct on both counts.

[Gunner]

Ravindra and Phillips leaking runs now, time for some Wag ball I reckon.

[Crazy Horse]

@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

On the selections. Jamieson is apparently in doubt for the Aussie tests.

What's his problem now?

[MN5]

This lead is getting very niggly

[Gunner]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:

This lead is getting very niggly

There’s been some shit bowling since we took the 3rd wicket.

[Gunner]

Ravindra has bowled about 3 overs too many here, way too many pies being dished up.

Last 5 overs have gone for 38 runs for fuck sakes.