***Official*** New Zealand in Bangladesh

[Polo23]

I doubt either team is going to block much in the first innings.

If the kiwi's bat first I can see us playing shots...not recklessly but more in OD fashion. Then I expect McCullum and Ryder to bat in OD mode. I reckon it will be great for our batsmen to learn how to attack spin, instead of sitting in the crease and defending.

If Bangladesh bat first I fully expect to come out playing shots also...though I can see them losing a few early wickets then shutting up shop.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

^ What he said.

It was absolutely classic. I can't believe Aldridge was that stupid

No balls were worth two in the 2020 comp. So it was a no ball (2) that went for 4 as well, then a six. 12 in total.

Indeed. So, Adams hit Aldridge for 10, not 12 then as the other 2 was the penalty for the no ball. (which is what I was attempting to say with 4(nb)6)

 

[Polo23]

Indeed. So, Adams hit Aldridge for 10, not 12 then as the other 2 was the penalty for the no ball. (which is what I was attempting to say with 4(nb)6)

Well yes, Adams hit 10 runs off his bat. Theres no point being pedantic about it.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Not meaning to be pedantic, I was wondering if I was losing my memory in my old age and that it had actually been 6(nb)6. Not reason to get aerated about it.

 

[Polo23]

I'm scared.

 

[Blakey]

Looks like a lovely hazy day out there. No reason why they shouldn't come out to play.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

I'm scared.

 

[_Ed_]

Looks like a lovely hazy day out there. No reason why they shouldn't come out to play.

The pitch looked quite damp though, it was almost black!

 

[cricman]

NZ Batting 1st

 

[_Ed_]

Pitch looks...interesting.

Vettori said "we'll try to get a score on the board and bowl them out twice later today and tomorrow"...so thinking about declaring?

 

[_Ed_]

You can see Mortaza's reflection in the pitch in that reverse angle shot!

 

[NUFAN]

This is one instance where I think the follow on should be a percentage of the total rather then 150 runs.

It would be better for the game at times I think if the follow on was 60% of the total runs scored.

 

[_Ed_]

Yeah I agree with that. As it is we'd need to get 350+ to give ourselves any chance.

 

[_Ed_]

Fantastic first over in Test cricket from Alam, looks good.

 

[NZTailender]

Should just bat an entire day each, see how it goes.

 

[cricman]

Mortaza Strikes

 

[cricman]

1st Wicket for Robin in Test Cricket 10/2

 

[inbox24]

Man New Zealand need some new players for their top order, How and especially Redmond are terrible.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

I'm still undecided on whether How got a good delivery or he played all around it. I only saw one replay from the reverse angle, and it looked like he was trying to play down the line, but got the line totally wrong. Didn't look like the delivery was doing much.

 

[NUFAN]

Haha Banga's will probably be aiming to get NZ all out for about 120 in 40 overs, bat the next 70 overs scoring around 250 or so, and then try to get NZ out quickly - might have to chase a couple in the last session.