Black Caps v Australia

[Chris B.]

Henry knocks over Starc and the Australians are all out for 164.

Unfortunately, we need 369 for victory.

I don't like our chances on this pitch and against their attack.

I think I'll set us a target of winning the second innings battle. Can we get 165? I wouldn't bet on it!

[LABCAT]

18 years since a NZ spinner has taken a 5for in NZ.

[Gunner]

It will take a special batting performance to get home here. At the very least I want to see some fight from out batsmen, and to make the Aussies work hard for their wickets.

[Donsteppa]

Imagine if we could catch. Lyon would have been nowhere this morning. And if we didn't have Southee and Scott K in the mix trying to dismiss Hazelwood and Green yesterday morning.

They cupboard isn't exactly full, but I'm not surprised that Wagner retired once he realised they weren't picking him ahead of Cougar Lion...

[Donsteppa]

Flat Track Latham phones it in again.

[Chris B.]

Lyon bowls a rubbish half tracker and Tom Latham somehow manages to nick it to the keeper!

[Gunner]

What was I saying about making them work hard for wickets?

Well that is the exact opposite of that Tom.

Poor

[Chris B.]

Kane flails hisbat all around one wide down leg side. Somehow manages not to touch it - thank fuck!

[Donsteppa]

And now Kane gets away with a wild swing first ball.

Is it compulsory for the Black Caps to each drop 40 IQ points every time we bat against Australia?

[Damo]

Latham out to a ball that should have gone for four. I don't mind the shot but not great.

Wasted review by Aussie.

Lyon is causing problems.

[KiwiMurph]

How does cricket still have sight screen issues in 2024?

[Chris B.]

@KiwiMurph said in Black Caps v Australia:

How does cricket still have sight screen issues in 2024?

It was a stupid little smiley face, wasn't it?

IT fuckers!

[Chris B.]

@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Australia:

Is it compulsory for the Black Caps to each drop 40 IQ points every time we bat against Australia?

It must be that they're actually trying too hard instead of playing their usual game.

Latham should have cut that ball for four every day of the week - though it probably bounced more than he expected.

[KiwiMurph]

Bit different to racking up centuries against South Africa B eh Kane

[MN5]

KW gone. Any slim hope we had of salvaging this is well and truly gone too.

[Damo]

Australia probably have their noses in front now.

Need these two and Mitchell/Phillips to scor big runs. Really good opportunity for them to stamp their marks on the team.

[Chris]

@Damo said in Black Caps v Australia:

Australia probably have their noses in front now.

Need these two and Mitchell/Phillips to scor big runs. Really good opportunity for them to stamp their marks on the team.

Yep time to stand up under pressure and see how good you really are.

[Damo]

Aussie waste a poor review there. Only one left now.

[Chris]

That is a typical Will Young dismissal pushing out in front with hard hands nicks off.

[canefan]

@Chris said in Black Caps v Australia:

@Damo said in Black Caps v Australia:

Australia probably have their noses in front now.

Need these two and Mitchell/Phillips to scor big runs. Really good opportunity for them to stamp their marks on the team.

Yep time to stand up under pressure and see how good you really are.

Sadly we appear to be found wanting