Black Caps v Australia

[Gunner]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

I think it speaks volumes about the quality of NZs spin bowling that the last guy to take a five for at home did so in 2008 ( Daniel Vettori I’m assuming )

Really interested to see how Philips career progresses after this.

Cricket has a long history of guys producing amazing one off fluky performances, I wonder if this is one of them ?

Phillips has taken wickets before, so I don’t think he’s a one hit wonder.

[booboo]

@LABCAT said in Black Caps v Australia:

I'm starting to believe

Stop that shit right now.

We have no hope.

[MN5]

Cloudy but pretty still today.

Due to rain tomorrow but I don’t see that being an issue as she’ll be all over one way or another today.

I hope Ravindra and Mitchell are well rested !

[canefan]

@booboo said in Black Caps v Australia:

@LABCAT said in Black Caps v Australia:

I'm starting to believe

Stop that shit right now.

We have no hope.

They will probably tear us apart in the first session and be on the verge of victory by lunch. Once they get through these two the rest of our surrender monkeys will fold

[MN5]

@canefan said in Black Caps v Australia:

@booboo said in Black Caps v Australia:

@LABCAT said in Black Caps v Australia:

I'm starting to believe

Stop that shit right now.

We have no hope.

They will probably tear us apart in the first session and be on the verge of victory by lunch. Once they get through these two the rest of our surrender monkeys will fold

Na, this test will be Phillips in full on Ian Botham 1981 mood. Expect some big hitting.

[canefan]

@MN5 said in Black Caps v Australia:

@canefan said in Black Caps v Australia:

@booboo said in Black Caps v Australia:

@LABCAT said in Black Caps v Australia:

I'm starting to believe

Stop that shit right now.

We have no hope.

They will probably tear us apart in the first session and be on the verge of victory by lunch. Once they get through these two the rest of our surrender monkeys will fold

Na, this test will be Phillips in full on Ian Botham 1981 mood. Expect some big hitting.

Are you trying to jinx my reverse jinx on purpose?!

[MN5]

Mitchell busting out the reverse sweep early today.

He’s hanging in there, dogged stuff so far. A real test match innings.

Ravindra looking a bit more attacking

[Crazy Horse]

Sorry that wicket was my fault. I flicked over to the cricket and Ravindra out first ball I see. I give up.

[MN5]

Bugger.

That wasn’t needed. Massive pressure on Mitchell who still looks a bit scratchy.

Disappointing Gary Stead clearly hasn’t read the fern and put Phillips in ahead of Blundell.

[Donsteppa]

Blundell is way too far into rocks and diamonds territory as a batter to be ahead of Philipps in the order.

[LABCAT]

Blundell obviously felt Phillips should be batting sooner.

Not a good start to the day, needed Ravindra to stay in a lot longer.

[Donsteppa]

That's a terrible review. Just because reviews are left doesn't make them a get out of jail free card...

[MN5]

Time to see of Kuggelein can prove he is anything remotely more than a complete waste of space

[LABCAT]

@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Australia:

That's a terrible review. Just because reviews are left doesn't make them a get out of jail free card...

It really was a review of hope, I think he knew he was out but may as well review, the bowlers aren't going to win this game for us.

Not much longer until the game is over now.

[Stag]

Good bowing by Aussie for sure, but compounded by terrible batting technique from NZ

[Stag]

It’s actually bordering on unbelievable the complete lack of mental fortitude the Black Caps have when it comes to playing Australia…

[MN5]

@Stag said in Black Caps v Australia:

It’s actually bordering on unbelievable the complete lack of mental fortitude the Black Caps have when it comes to playing Australia…

Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips can hold their heads up.

But yeah, your point still stands.

[Chris B.]

@Donsteppa Had to review as the last specialist batsman, I think. If an opener was as plumb as that it would be a dumb review, but in this situation no point saving three reviews in case Southee and O'Rourke need them.

[MN5]

@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Australia:

@Donsteppa Had to review as the last specialist batsman, I think. If an opener was as plumb as that it would be a dumb review, but in this situation no point saving three reviews in case Southee and O'Rourke need them.

Yeah that COULD NOT have been more out.

Lyon is so dangerous. Such a good counter to the other three pacers.

[MN5]

Scott Kuggeline with the highest test score in his family. Great stuff