***Official*** West Indies in New Zealand 2013/14

[Zinzan]

I know it's out, but how the **** is that conclusive?

Whilst the hotspot itself was subtle, it was definitely there. This along with the noise which was clearly not pad made it conclusive for mine.

 

[Zinzan]

Yeah I'd call that conclusive as well, bat was well away from pad and clear hotspot.

With the threat of rain anyone else thinking we should get McCullum in next to try and hit and a rapid fire 40/50? Rain drops on the camera lenses were appearing as they headed off for lunch.

Not so sure given Rutherford, Redmond & Taylor generally score quickly. Redmond's no dead-bat these days.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

nah that's absolutely conclusive.

Just like Bravo's was absolutely conclusive as well.

Yeah I'd call that conclusive as well, bat was well away from pad and clear hotspot.

With the threat of rain anyone else thinking we should get McCullum in next to try and hit and a rapid fire 40/50? Rain drops on the camera lenses were appearing as they headed off for lunch.

Whilst the hotspot itself was subtle, it was definitely there. This along with the noise which was clearly not pad made it conclusive for mine.

yeah I know I'm just being a sour **** after the bravo non-dismissal

 

[hendrix]

With the threat of rain anyone else thinking we should get McCullum in next to try and hit and a rapid fire 40/50? Rain drops on the camera lenses were appearing as they headed off for lunch.

The directive should be for them to get to the target as quickly as possible. There's almost no chance of losing this, but there's a very real chance of rain ruining that.

Anything other than good, aggressive batting is very selfish after the work the bowlers have put in.

 

[hendrix]

The Windies get the early wicket you need if you're any chance of defending just over 100. Anyone from Dunedin want to comment as to whether the weather could be a genuine threat this arvo?

I was very worried earlier, but the clouds in the south are much higher and don't look so gloomy, and that's where the wind is coming from. Should hold out for a wee while yet.

 

[James]

Not so sure given Rutherford, Redmond & Taylor generally score quickly. Redmond's no dead-bat these days.

True, fair enough point. Just hope we do show a bit of intent and don't try and crawl our way to the target.

 

[kyear2]

Excellent fight from the W.I batsmen, that what was needed in India as well and will be needed in the future. Though Edwards looked quite good up front and deserves a second opportunity to open.

Two brilliant catches from Taylor, and he made them look damn easy.

 

[Days of Grace]

Still, I'm just getting over the fact that a spinner shared the new ball for the West Indies in tests.... What an indicator that is as to the team managements faith in Gabriel after that first innings.

Well, when you're only defending just over 100, you have to go with your two best bowlers straight up, regardless of their style of bowling.

 

[kyear2]

Great review and catch to take the first wicket. Need to keep pushing, the more wickets fall, the tighter the batsmen get. If the runs start to flow though, it will be over sooner rather than later as the bowlers will loose faith.

So keep pushing guys, keep it tight.

 

[Prince EWS]

Fulton failing here was so predictable. Just cleaned up $160.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Fulton failing here was so predictable. Just cleaned up $160.

why won't you share your 2020 wisden with us

 

[Prince EWS]

why won't you share your 2020 wisden with us

There's a T20 Wisden now?

 

[WindieWeathers]

Apparently there's a drizzle in the air? is it gonna rain lads?

 

[wellAlbidarned]

There's a T20 Wisden now?

in the future there will be, I thought you'd been there already?

 

[Days of Grace]

By the way, what happens to that new ball that was only used for one ball at the end of the West Indies innings? Does it go straight back into the box of new balls/semi-new balls or is it given to club cricket?

 

[Bahnz]

How late are they allowed to play until if there's rain? Stays light in Dunedin till 9 at this time of the year, but I presume some bs icc regulation will end play long before then.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

By the way, what happens to that new ball that was only used for one ball at the end of the West Indies innings? Does it go straight back into the box of new balls/semi-new balls or is it given to club cricket?

Probably used in the nets

 

[Days of Grace]

Commentators bringing up a good point with the lack of warm-up matches. Can't help but feel that the Windies wouldn't have been so dire in the first innings batting and bowling if they had a meaningful game or two beforehand.

 

[kyear2]

Commentators bringing up a good point with the lack of warm-up matches. Can't help but feel that the Windies wouldn't have been so dire in the first innings batting and bowling if they had a meaningful game or two beforehand.

Our bowling is just poor, and so not so sure how a full warm up match would have helped them. The batsmen though would have been well served by some extra work in the conditions.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

**** me dead don't just ****ing tickle it with three fielders close in at leg