**Official** Pakistan in New Zealand (3 tests)

[Flem274*]

Interesting side. Surprised but happy to see Fulton recalled. The selectors seemingly don't want Broom there. Excited about this series, hoping Elliott can do his selection some justice as well.

 

[NZTailender]

Been ****ing hot as these past couple of days, hope it stays that way. Wicket should be dry at least.

 

[_Ed_]

Forecast is for morning showers tomorrow, then fine. Only 18 degrees though - 29 there today apparently!

I see they're sticking with the 12 noon start times...I know it stays light later down south, so it should be fine for Dunedin, but it caused some issues in other matches last season with bad light bringing an early end to play. I'd rather see them start at 11.

 

[NZTailender]

Forecast is for morning showers tomorrow, then fine. Only 18 degrees though - 29 there today apparently!

I see they're sticking with the 12 noon start times...I know it stays light later down south, so it should be fine for Dunedin, but it caused some issues in other matches last season with bad light bringing an early end to play. I'd rather see them start at 11.

I remember watching Rocky Horror on C4 last night, and when I left the lounge (curtained @ around 10 something), being surprised as to actually how light it was outside. Obviously they're not going to be playing that late, but if the clouds are kind to us the late start shouldn't be a problem.

 

[S.P. Fleming]

fairly fired up for some test cricket. The top eight all look certainties:

Guptill
McIntosh
Flynn
Taylor
Fulton
Elliott
Vettori
McCullum

But the make up of the pace bowling department is still up for question. Martin and Bond look asthough theyll take the new ball but the third seamer is questionable between OBrien and Tuffey. I expect OBrien to get it.

Bond
OBrien
Martin
(thats a long tail)

Looking at the line-up it doesnt look overly great on quality but most of the fringe players seem in decent form (McIntosh, Flynn, Elliott). Hopeful of a rare test win here.

 

[Somerset]

Bond
OBrien
Martin
(thats a long tail)

Looking at the line-up it doesnt look overly great on quality but most of the fringe players seem in decent form (McIntosh, Flynn, Elliott). Hopeful of a rare test win here.

Bond's not the worst tailender, hes scored a first class century before, and I've no problem with two rabbits in O'Brien and Martin playing if they bowl well. At the end of the day the onus is on the batsmen to score the majority of the runs, so having bowlers who shouldn't contribute too much with the bat isn't really an issue IMO. Also wouldn't call Elliott in great form.

Would be surprised if either Tuffey or Patel played so agree with your line-up.

 

[Howsie]

Tbf O'Brien isn't the worst number 10 going around, he's improved a crap load with the bat over the last year.

 

[Nate]

For those in Australia with Foxtel, it is being shown live. Loving Fox's response lately, credit to them.

 

[Woodster]

Hoping for a big series from Daniel Flynn against Pakistan. I presume he will be batting at number 3, a position I'm not entirely sure he is the best suited too, but hoping he can prove his effectiveness by making his maiden Test century in the series.

 

[NZTailender]

Really sunny outside, no ominous clouds in sight. Had a bit of rain overnight but nothing serious.

 

[S.P. Fleming]

Really sunny outside, no ominous clouds in sight. Had a bit of rain overnight but nothing serious.

Yay, and its live on tv in Australia!

 

[Uppercut]

Bond's not the worst tailender, hes scored a first class century before, and I've no problem with two rabbits in O'Brien and Martin playing if they bowl well. At the end of the day the onus is on the batsmen to score the majority of the runs, so having bowlers who shouldn't contribute too much with the bat isn't really an issue IMO. Also wouldn't call Elliott in great form.

Would be surprised if either Tuffey or Patel played so agree with your line-up.

Hmm, very theoretical. I don't know if Martin in particular is better than the opposition by enough to justify their horrific batting. Considering your best batsman plays at 8, a decent number 10 or 11 could make a big difference.

 

[HMas]

NZ fans in Dunedin... How is weather right now? Any chance of match delay??

 

[Flem274*]

Hmm, very theoretical. I don't know if Martin in particular is better than the opposition by enough to justify their horrific batting. Considering your best batsman plays at 8, a decent number 10 or 11 could make a big difference.

Don't think we should pick bowlers for their batting tbh. I've never been Martin's hugest fan, but he should be picked on bowling only.

Otherwise we'll end up with Dwayne Bowden or Brendon Diamanti in the test side.

 

[NZTailender]

NZ fans in Dunedin... How is weather right now? Any chance of match delay??

I can bring you the exclusive news that we've just been hit by a tornado and University Oval has been torn out of the ground and is currently somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.

 

[Flem274*]

I can bring you the exclusive news that we've just been hit by a tornado and University Oval has been torn out of the ground and is currently somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.

Awesome, sea cricket!

 

[Uppercut]

Don't think we should pick bowlers for their batting tbh. I've never been Martin's hugest fan, but he should be picked on bowling only.

Otherwise we'll end up with Dwayne Bowden or Brendon Diamanti in the test side.

Picking bowlers exclusively for their bowling is a piece of cricketing wisdom that's gone too far for mine. Pick the team that's most likely to get you a win or, failing that, a draw. Lower order batting really helps the side.

 

[NZTailender]

University Oval is situated to the left, where the line of trees just above the buildings are.

As you can see, weather is marvelous.

 

[GGG]

Since Elliot isn't going to bowl have we seriously got no one better than him?

 

[Athlai]

Stoked that this is on Foxtel. O'Brien, Martin and Bond make sense seeing that the latter should only bowl in short spells, those two can bowl all day and they are likely to have to.

If things don't go our way though we'll be seeing Taylor and Guptill with the ball which is a bit worrisome to think.