***Official*** Australia v New Zealand - Final

[GGG]

Patel isn't a bad bat either, not a vettori but a good enough for a quick 20.

 

[Athlai]

Patel isn't a bad bat either, not a vettori but a good enough for a quick 20.

We already have a competent tail in terms of lower order guys who can hit a boundary. We'll miss the guy who can come in at 6 most of all.

 

[Blakey]

Positive signs indeed. Last time they won a trophy - Dan didn't play.

 

[Athlai]

Positive signs indeed. Last time they won a trophy - Dan didn't play.

 

[99*]

So sick. Can't believe we don't have Vettori for this game. Massive effort needed from the side.

 

[NUFAN]

BTW has anyone ever heard Ponting say anything other then he would have batted first too if he won the toss in an ODI?

I'm looking forward to seeing quickly Redmond bats.

 

[Howsie]

Injured XI

1.Ryder
2.
3.
4.
5.Elliott
6.Oram
7.Vettori
8.
9.
10.Tuffey
11.

During the tournament, that's impressive.

 

[GGG]

We already have a competent tail in terms of lower order guys who can hit a boundary. We'll miss the guy who can come in at 6 most of all.

Yep thats why it seemed logical to replace Broom with Styris, but our selectors have never been logical, well not since Turner has had any say.

 

[Athlai]

I'm looking forward to seeing quickly Redmond bats.

Oh I'm sure it'll be done quick enough.

 

[Howsie]

Oh I'm sure it'll be done quick enough.

83 off 105

 

[99*]

Can they do our anthem right this time?

 

[nz0003]

Can they do our anthem right this time?

$50 on no.

 

[Athlai]

8 off 10
or
3 off 5
tbh

Hope he scores some runs, certainly hits some attractive boundaries.

 

[Prince EWS]

Given how well Watson has bowled, and how little batting the lower middle order has done of late, I'd have really liked to see Voges come in for Hopes in this one. Was never going to happen though.

 

[Johnners]

disappointing that Vettori is out. Will be a lot more confident if we can restrict NZ to around 200 though with Bond still playing.

 

[_Ed_]

Injured XI

1.Ryder
2.
3.
4.
5.Elliott
6.Oram
7.Vettori
8.
9.
10.Tuffey
11.

During the tournament, that's impressive.

Butler was sick for the first few games too.

 

[Howsie]

Look who got the dud

 

[Johnners]

Given how well Watson has bowled, and how little batting the lower middle order has done of late, I'd have really liked to see Voges come in for Hopes in this one. Was never going to happen though.

I said that last match, didn't happen then either

 

[Athlai]

lol @ commentary

McCullum has thrilled us in this tournament with his 16s off 6 balls and 20s off 10 but he really needs to bat for most of the 50 overs and not play. Spot the guy who hasn't been watching NZ play lately.

 

[_Ed_]

McCullum lucky he got an inside edge there. Was plumb otherwise. Scary moment.