NZ v Pakistan 2022/23
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@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Nicholls run of meh continues.
His away record is terrible compared to his home record, so don't be expecting a century when you think he will be axed.
Home: 48.02, 7 x 100s
Away: 22.30, 0 x 100sBracewell is obviously Stead's new pet player.
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@Bovidae said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Nicholls run of meh continues.
His away record is terrible compared to his home record, so don't be expecting a century when you think he will be axed.
Home: 48.02, 7 x 100s
Away: 22.30, 0 x 100sBracewell is obviously Stead's new pet player.
I’ve got the overseas average higher with one ton but your point stands.
A case can be made for him to never tour and just be brought out at home.
Bracewell seems to be as ‘part rounder’ as is humanly possible, destined to bat or bowl ok every now and again to make people forget the shit in between, and be persisted with for ages.
I’d rather his spot be taken by a specialist
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@booboo said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
that Aussie twit
Narrows it down
Well, Australia have FOUR in the top eight. Was referring to Smith and Bus change.
Conway getting out means it “dips” to 57.50.
I still predict a terrific career for him though, there’s just too much poise, talent, temperament etc for this to be a case of “a great start”.
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@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
I’ve got the overseas average higher with one ton but your point stands.
The tests in the UAE and the WTC final are considered neutral venues so aren't included in those stats. Nicholls did score a century in the UAE.
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@booboo said in NZ v Pakistan:
Disappointing score to wake up o given our start, and what is was when I turned off.
Me too - and when I saw the score I expected Naseem had got it reversing, not that Salman had gaffed us.
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Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
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Well that’s a surprise. score on a triple Nelson and Southee makes a good call for a review.
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@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
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@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
I missed the earlier discussion, but yeah taking the game away from Pakistan is a sore point for a lot of their fans, it's going to take a while for that resentment to die away and for them to fully embrace live cricket again after watching it on T V for such a long time. Sad situation but they had to do it, and I'm still not 100% convinced it's as safe as they are making it out to be now.
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We really need 400 here to be par. Seems the captaincy has FINALLY made Southee at least try to bat responsibly.
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@No-Quarter said in NZ v Pakistan:
We really need 400 here to be par. Seems the captaincy has FINALLY made Southee at least try to bat responsibly.
The TSF jinx is as strong as ever.
Southee throws his wicket away.
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Southee out. 3rd umpire should focus on the obvious dismissal first.
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@No-Quarter said in NZ v Pakistan:
@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Ish bowled by a great ball. If we fail to get to a big total it will be because of our poor middle order. At least the seamers appear to be a serious factor on this pitch, we will have a chance for our pacers to go at them. There doesn't appear to be a soul in the crowd. Are they playing to an empty stadium on purpose or are we simply not a draw card?
As discussed in first test. No one is interested much anymore after so long with the game away from the country and the team not winning. The tickets are even free.
I missed the earlier discussion, but yeah taking the game away from Pakistan is a sore point for a lot of their fans, it's going to take a while for that resentment to die away and for them to fully embrace live cricket again after watching it on T V for such a long time. Sad situation but they had to do it, and I'm still not 100% convinced it's as safe as they are making it out to be now.
What a sad state of affairs.
Pakistan have given the world some of the greatest players of all time. To see the “crowd” like this is depressing.
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Another good cameo knock from Henry at no.10
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400! Despite my jinx
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Great last stand. This is turning a well below par total to just a below par total. Hopefully it is annoying the heck out of the Pakistanis as well.
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@Damo said in NZ v Pakistan:
Great last stand. This is turning a well below par total to just a below par total. Hopefully it is annoying the heck out of the Pakistanis as well.
It is well past our previous highest batting first score in Pakistan so above par IMO.
But yeah. At the start of the day I thought around 360 so this is all added bonus.
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Great knock from Matt Henry 3rd test 50.
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Hopefully the bowlers can get the job done when their time comes
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@canefan said in NZ v Pakistan:
Hopefully the bowlers can get the job done when their time comes
Plenty of foot marks for the spinners outside off to both the RH and LH, But need to hit the right length to exploit them
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@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
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Big ups to Ajaz. He has faced more balls in this partnership than Henry.
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@Chris-B said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Big delicious mince pies are obviously the national dish of Pakistan judging by Henry’s selection…..
Look I loved his efforts against SA last year…..but does anyone seriously think he’s capable of anything resembling that in hostile overseas conditions ?
Very harsh on a proven performer like Wags. Not impressed.
Slightly belated assessment....
Six more runs to match his 58 vs South Africa!
His extra pace might be handy pitching it up against the tail....
Wags was pretty ordinary in test 1.
Already exceeding expectations.
He’s a bowler, not a batsman.
( although I do love a tailender having a swing and doing well, he has some talent )
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That’s one in the face for Pakistan. Made them have to take lunch and come back out again.
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Babar looks pissed lol. Remarkable partnership
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I love a big last wkt stand it just Fucks with the oppositions heads,not great when it’s happening to you though.
brilliant from Henry 56 off 59 balls and excellent support from Ajaz 31 off 63 balls.
Another 30 or 40 minutes of this after lunch just to stick it up Pakistan a little while longer. -
Bracewell doesn’t deserve any lunch
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@Chris-B said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MN5 We've yet to assess his bowling.
He needs five runs to exceed his batting vs SA!
Henry with his Action is more likely to get any reverse swing,where Wags was average last test he looks a bit under cooked.
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@MN5 said in NZ v Pakistan:
Bracewell doesn’t deserve any lunch
He should have his apron on serving the boys lunch.
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Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
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@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
Yeah. I particularly like the Sensodyne moments with four unfortunate fans plucked from obscurity to consume hot and cold food and drink while looking very uncomfortable.
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@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
Yeah. I particularly like the Sensodyne moments with four unfortunate fans plucked from obscurity to consume hot and cold food and drink while looking very uncomfortable.
makes me smile everytime,I expect to hear Iain Gallaway's voice pop up somewhere.
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@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
Yeah. I particularly like the Sensodyne moments with four unfortunate fans plucked from obscurity to consume hot and cold food and drink while looking very uncomfortable.
Or the Tea break ... or the experts view brought to you by ....
It's great to have games back in Pakistan, although it does almost feel like it's more important to us than to the locals. Can't remember the crowds for the England games, were they decent or just as appalling anybody know?
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@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
Yeah. I particularly like the Sensodyne moments with four unfortunate fans plucked from obscurity to consume hot and cold food and drink while looking very uncomfortable.
Or the Tea break ... or the experts view brought to you by ....
It's great to have games back in Pakistan, although it does almost feel like it's more important to us than to the locals. Can't remember the crowds for the England games, were they decent or just as appalling anybody know?
I remember hearing noise from the Barmy Army
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@Crucial said in NZ v Pakistan:
@MajorRage said in NZ v Pakistan:
Have you guys got the same coverage as us? Its like something out of the 70's.
Yeah. I particularly like the Sensodyne moments with four unfortunate fans plucked from obscurity to consume hot and cold food and drink while looking very uncomfortable.
Scanning the crowd for tits is probably easier in Australia than it is in Pakistan so we have to settle for that.
These guys are closing in on 100 for the last wicket. Ridiculously good.
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100 partnership up. Both on their highest test scores. Super stuff this.
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100 last wicket partnership!
Amazing.
This will be demoralizing Pakistan no end.
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Double edged sword these last wicket partnerships. Also shows that it's not that difficult to bat on.
Why did Boult make himself unavailable anybody know? Disappointing to see him bowling in the BBL.
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