*Official* Australia in New Zealand

[Spark]

Well this has been NZ's problem thus far, we get a decent partnership happening and then keep losing a wicket or two to keep the Aussies in the hunt.

To be honest there are a lot of parallels with yesterday.

Except Katich didn't get dropped.

 

[Cevno]

Taylor batting as if he is playing in the IPL.

This partnership is crucial for the Kiwis.

 

[Howsie]

So tell me again why Guptill's in this team? He averages under 30 in New Zealand domestic cricket, averaged about 20 odd opening for New Zealand and all of a sudden he's our number five

 

[Howsie]

To be honest there are a lot of parallels with yesterday.

Except Katich didn't get dropped.

Neither has Taylor

 

[Flem274*]

So tell me again why Guptill's in this team? He averages under 30 in New Zealand domestic cricket, averaged about 20 odd opening for New Zealand and all of a sudden he's our number five

Bench warming for Ryder.

 

[Craig]

Scored a century v Bangladesh

Now that we have Williamson, and Ryder is also due back eventually, and I suppose Broom is worth a shout in the Test team only, Guptill can't get too comfortable. And I suppose there is Flynn if he pulls his finger out.

 

[Howsie]

Bench warming for Ryder.

Could of gone for about 10 other batsmen with far better career records in FC cricket tbh.

 

[Bahnz]

Could of gone for about 10 other batsmen with far better career records in FC cricket tbh.

But he was named in the icc odi team of the year!

 

[Flem274*]

Could of gone for about 10 other batsmen with far better career records in FC cricket tbh.

But Guptill lookz good. It's not how many FC runs you score, its what you look like when you're out there.

When does Myburgh qualify anyone? Can see him joining the fun shortly. Doesn't seem to be in the best form this year though. Some stats guy to prove me wrong.

 

[Howsie]

But Guptill lookz good. It's not how many FC runs you score, its what you look like when you're out there.

When does Myburgh qualify anyone? Can see him joining the fun shortly. Doesn't seem to be in the best form this year though. Some stats guy to prove me wrong.

November iirc. He's had a decent season this year though, averaged just a shade under 50.

 

[Howsie]

But he was named in the icc odi team of the year!

His back foot play is just shocking, he's no where near test quality at the moment.

 

[Bahnz]

His back foot play is just shocking, he's no where near test quality at the moment.

He's not exactly crash-hot on the front foot either

 

[Spark]

Is it just me or is Taylor the only batsman who has the pace of this pitch?

And now Hauritz is bowling pies

 

[Son Of Coco]

Is it just me or is Taylor the only batsman who has the pace of this pitch?

It seems like it, didn't think Vettori looked that comfortable against pace during his time at the crease. Hope McCullum goes quickly.

 

[Spark]

It seems like it, didn't think Vettori looked that comfortable against pace during his time at the crease. Hope McCullum goes quickly.

Yeah. Will add that Katich and Clarke really did look set yesterday and then they decided to hit the ball straight to fielders

EDIT: Oh for ****'s sake!

 

[Flem274*]

Taylor is really developing some nervous 90s.

 

[Flem274*]

Well played Taylor. Fastest century by a kiwi ever.

 

[Spark]

Taylor is really developing some nervous 90s.

With our catching he shouldn't need to worry.

 

[Hurricane]

100 up

I feel a bit apologetic for his century given the chances he has given. But it is up to the aussies to catch them.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Well batted Ross Taylor, brilliant effort when the rest of the top order fell around him.