CWC Semi Final - Black Caps v India
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@Baron-Silas-Greenback said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
I think people are underestimating the difficulties of batting on that pitch yesterday. I would back Kane and Taylor to read the pitch and conditions and set targets.
My gut feel is that they think the pitch is hard to play your shots early on.
Setting a target of 250 in a CWC semi final with a overcast sky, and rain around.... not bad.
I also dont rate the Indian batting line up as highly as others in those conditions. They have a LOT of attacking batsmen that can take you apart, but if the ball nips around just a bit , we could get those guys out. I would bet that if we get Kholi and Sharma out cheaply, we are heavy favourites. Who else do they have that lineup that would have the patience and technique of Kane and Taylor. Obviously Rahul, but he is hit and miss and could actually be too cautious and create scoreboard pressure.
If it stays cloudy I reckon it is a 50/50 prospect , if it is a bit sunny.. def adv the Indians.Interesting quirk, apart from 4 overs, both teams will be batting in morning conditions.
Yep, if we can add another 20 - 30 quick runs, I see another fairly sleepless night looming...
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@Bones only thing I want to see raining is sixes off Taylor's bat!!
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@Paekakboyz said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
@Bones only thing I want to see raining is sixes off Taylor's bat!!
Not even mentioned in the forecast, sorry.
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Getting pumped for this. We have runs on the board and the pitch won't have improved under the covers. There was seam early, plenty of spin, and a lot of balls were bouncing up unexpectedly, like the one that got Kane.
India bowled really well to exploit the conditions, and all things considered Kane and Ross did a good job getting us in a position to set a target, despite some of the criticism they copped. We could easily have been rolled for 100 odd if they didn't knuckle down.
That said, our bowlers will need to hit the right areas to make the most of it. Henry looking at you - no bloody half volleys please! And Santner needs to tighten right up to ensure we keep the pressure on.
Bring it on!!
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One more note: the start is going to be really important. If we can smack 30 or 40 runs then momentum will be with us. If India roll us cheaply then they'll be very confident.
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@Darren said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
Well if Henry is on form he might be dangerous too
Yup, he's a real wicket taker when he's in a good rhythm, gets plenty of movement off the pitch. Which is why he has such a good strike rate and average.
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@Cyclops said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
So one thing I'm unclear on is what happens once our innings finishes. Do they have a full lunch break, or is there a shortened change of innings? Seems weird to start for 15 minutes or whatever it takes and then bugger off for half an hour.
Probably not unlike the second day of a test if a team is 9 down. I imagine any break will be minimal
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@Cyclops said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
So one thing I'm unclear on is what happens once our innings finishes. Do they have a full lunch break, or is there a shortened change of innings? Seems weird to start for 15 minutes or whatever it takes and then bugger off for half an hour.
@Cyclops said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
So one thing I'm unclear on is what happens once our innings finishes. Do they have a full lunch break, or is there a shortened change of innings? Seems weird to start for 15 minutes or whatever it takes and then bugger off for half an hour.
Both - a short innings break, then lunch at the normal time.
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@Bones said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
Nicholls being interviewed....interesting to hear only 2 totals of 250+ have been chased down in the tournament.
Your cricket knowledge in the last month or so has been nothing short of staggering
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
@Bones said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
Nicholls being interviewed....interesting to hear only 2 totals of 250+ have been chased down in the tournament.
Your cricket knowledge in the last month or so has been nothing short of staggering
Hopefully these guys can hit a few into the MAX zone.
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We're running well between the wickets but we really need a boundary or three.
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@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v India - Semi Final:
We're running well between the wickets but we really need a boundary or three.
Yeah nice one NQ...
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That's some bullshit
