**Official** England in New Zealand

[Richard]

You're not one with a Broad mind, are you?

Nope, my mind is Taylored in a completely different way to yours.

Much as it pales in comparison to the chance for puns, that's 50 for Cook.

 

[James]

I think my Mum could bowl better than O'Brien....

 

[Richard]

At least this time he's just been the worst of a bad bunch. I doubt Michael Mason could've stemmed this tide. Even Oram's been unable to do much.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Hmm. O'Brien doesn't look too flash in all fairness, but the pitch looks flat as.

 

[Richard]

DB, were you actually expecting him to be?

 

[Richard]

Ugh, Mark Richardson onto commentary. One of the rare occasions the mute button comes into consideration. Hussain being on means it's a nono in this case.

 

[Neil Pickup]

I probably shouldn't be up now as I've not had sufficient sleep this week. I'm likely to stick about until Mustard gets out as Ian Bell batting makes me angry at present...

Argh.

 

[Pratters]

Last first wicket parnership of over 130 by England against a non minnow side came way back in 2003.

All partnerships of over 130.

 

[Richard]

Argh.

What time precisely are you supposed to be up tomorrow?

 

[Richard]

Last first wicket parnership of over 130 by England against a non minnow side came way back in 2003.

All partnerships of over 130.

This really is looking absurdly easy. I mean, successful reverse-sweeps from Philip Mustard?

 

[BoyBrumby]

DB, were you actually expecting him to be?

Nah, but I was intrigued to see him all the same. Reckon he might be better bowling to right-handers from what I've seen as his natural angle seems as if it would take the ball away from them; unfortunately it does mean he seems to drift onto cack-handers legs a wee bit too much tho.

How is everyone feeling about Vettori's insertion here? A bollock dropped, surely?

 

[Richard]

Not if New Zealand chase down 340 with 4 overs to spare.

Seriously, if England can do this, New Zealand certainly can. Whether they will is obviously another matter.

 

[Jamee999]

Impressive display from Cook and the Colonel.

 

[Neil Pickup]

What time precisely are you supposed to be up tomorrow?

Alarm 6:45. Not disastrous in itself but Tuesdays are 13-hour days anyway - and I only averaged about 6-7 hours for the last three days, and I've not got any potential lie-ins due (weekend duty - joy) until March 2.

 

[Pratters]

How is everyone feeling about Vettori's insertion here? A bollock dropped, surely?

Yeah.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Nice use of his feet from Mustard to get to the pitch for a maximum.

In an attempt to continue the reverse mockers I'll say now there's no way he'll make a ton.

 

[Jamee999]

Agree with Richardson:

Next should be either Cook/Pietersen or Mustard/Bell.

 

[Richard]

Nice use of his feet from Mustard to get to the pitch for a maximum.

In an attempt to continue the reverse mockers I'll say now there's no way he'll make a ton.

With just 19 to go as of this post, it's looking worryingly likely.

What's the price on a few posts from Beevs if so? Very high chance I reckon.

 

[Natman20]

What a tiny ground. All they need to do is get a little bit of bat and it'll be over the fence. Imagine Ryder and McCullum if they got going. Unfortunately total will be 345 or so and NZ will crumble to be all out for 186. My Prediction haha

 

[Richard]

Alarm 6:45. Not disastrous in itself but Tuesdays are 13-hour days anyway - and I only averaged about 6-7 hours for the last three days, and I've not got any potential lie-ins due (weekend duty - joy) until March 2.

Genius. Incapable of sleeping due to excitement at Mustard being at the crease?

And Ryder now to bowl. Odds on him being gifted a wicket with a nothing ball? Or achieving phantom swing?