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*Official* New Zealand in England 2015
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HeathDavisSpeed
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After the rain today, has the start time been brought forward for tomorrow?
WalkingWicket
State 12th Man
Looking forward to going to Lord's tomorrow, really, really hoping it doesn't rain too much, although it will probably help England in the game.
flibbertyjibber
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No, won't be any play till about 3 if the BBC weather forecast is right.
Neil Pickup
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Not sure what forecast you're watching. Risk of showers late afternoon, otherwise dry...
LegionOfBrad
International Debutant
BBC Weather - St Johns Wood You must be looking at the wrong forecast.
LegionOfBrad
International Debutant
They never bring start times forward in England. There's no point seeing as it's still light at 9pm this time of year. And it means people don't have to rearrange transport to get there to see the first ball.
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It changed from the one I saw about 3 then has it. Rather see cricket than watch Gower chat to be honest so hope you are right.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
They extended play and only lost 2 overs I believe?
WalkingWicket
State 12th Man
Think I just pinged in 'Weather London' to google, came up with rain. Should be alright tomorrow.
Moss
International Vice-Captain
Fairly even day's cricket I thought. While England may feel they could have done a lot more damage after the rain break given the bowling conditions and the number of plays and misses, a lead of 134 is reasonable given that NZ were 303 for 2 yesterday. Wood and Stokes improved noticeably.
NZ have the lead and the early inroads, but I get the feeling they'll made to work for the victory if it happens. I thought Cook was playing very well and exercising sound judgement outside off stump (especially against Boult) and is looking hard to dislodge. Still, Southee and co showed much more patience than they did in the first innings where they were trying a bit too hard for the magic ball, so that's a good sign.
NZ have the lead and the early inroads, but I get the feeling they'll made to work for the victory if it happens. I thought Cook was playing very well and exercising sound judgement outside off stump (especially against Boult) and is looking hard to dislodge. Still, Southee and co showed much more patience than they did in the first innings where they were trying a bit too hard for the magic ball, so that's a good sign.
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Definitely still in it, but I'm more disappointed we only scored 523 from 403-3 rather than them only being 2 down. Kane and Baz had pretty much weathered that impressive second ball stint from Broad in particular, and a lead of 200+ should've been where we were looking. Thank the good lord for BJ (again) that it ended up being as much as it was.
I don't think we'll feel completely comfortable chasing 200+, all it'd take is a swinging day and a couple going early...60 whatever it was didn't happen too long ago.
Niall
International Coach
Its only one test, and he has gunned it so far, but this summer will tell us so much about Ballance, as no disrespect to West Indies, Lanka or India, their attacks are not at the same level as NZ and Australia.
RossTaylorsBox
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We should win if we get at least one of this pair and Root before England wipe the deficit. Was hoping for a 150+ lead myself.
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
Disappointing that we let England off the hook, especially given how many of our dismissals were gifts (Taylor and Anderson both strangled, McCullum batting like a maniac).
Still leading the game though. Hopefully the cloud cover stays low and we can tuck into the middle order quickly. Wouldn't feel totally confident chasing anything above 150.
Still leading the game though. Hopefully the cloud cover stays low and we can tuck into the middle order quickly. Wouldn't feel totally confident chasing anything above 150.
Hurricane
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I think the game is 50 50 and if England eclipse the lead for the loss of Lyth and balance , both of whom didn't seem ready for the challenge, then they are well placed to press for a win.
Nz must get England 4 down before the scores are level to have a decent chance at victory.
We could be set up here for a classic test match.
Other thoughts
Cook played well but also was streaky at times. And bell was lucky southee didn't get a full over at him straight into his inning.
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I think the game is 50 50 and if England eclipse the lead for the loss of Lyth and balance , both of whom didn't seem ready for the challenge, then they are well placed to press for a win.
Nz must get England 4 down before the scores are level to have a decent chance at victory.
We could be set up here for a classic test match.
Other thoughts
Cook played well but also was streaky at times. And bell was lucky southee didn't get a full over at him straight into his inning.
NZTailender
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Was skillful until he reached his hundred. Started flashing at things after Cook finally cut off his milking shot through third man. His pull shot for four was gun, though.