***Official*** Pakistan in New Zealand - T20/ODI series - Jan 2016

[Bahnz]

Lovely stuff from Henry so far this morning. Won't happen, but I'd much rather have him in the test side ahead of Bracewell for the Aus series. He's really back to his best.

 

[Bahnz]

boult continues to take wickets with rubbish

tbf, I think Boult's actually bowled pretty well this morning, and that first wicket was the result of the accumulation of pressure.

 

[weldone]

lol Pakistan top order

The usual routine continues.

 

[weldone]

It's a pity that Waqar's busy coaching because I thought he was pretty good as a commentator when Pakistan came here in 2009.

Ya I just don't get why Ramiz isn't kicked out. He's become unbearable lately.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

tbf, I think Boult's actually bowled pretty well this morning, and that first wicket was the result of the accumulation of pressure.

ok I'll admit that's literally the only ball I'd seen and was jumping to conclusions. Is his pace up? Is he getting shape?

 

[Bahnz]

ok I'll admit that's literally the only ball I'd seen and was jumping to conclusions. Is his pace up? Is he getting shape?

No on the pace - he's been pretty much 127-130 every ball. But he's been getting good shape and most crucially has maintained an excellent line.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Lovely stuff from Henry so far this morning. Won't happen, but I'd much rather have him in the test side ahead of Bracewell for the Aus series. He's really back to his best.

I don't think henry was really ever out of form, he just wasn't a good fit for the third seamer role.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

I'm still praying that boult is under instructions not to waste too much effort against pakistan or SL and is bowling well within himself

 

[Zinzan]

Such a classical dismissal Ali's wicket.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

I feel dirty for saying it but I don't mind that much if southee gets injured and we get to see henry with the new pill in tests

 

[Bahnz]

I feel dirty for saying it but I don't mind that much if southee gets injured and we get to see henry with the new pill in tests

Yeah, with Henry bowling as well as he is at the moment, I'm a lot less concerned about Southee's fitness than I was on New Years Eve.

 

[Bahnz]

FFS, Brendon nobody cares about this game, take it easy on those dives.

 

[Howsie]

Lovely stuff from Henry so far this morning. Won't happen, but I'd much rather have him in the test side ahead of Bracewell for the Aus series. He's really back to his best.

tbh if Boult doesn't get that pace out of the 120's and continues to look pedestrian I wouldn't mind Henry taking his place.

 

[Bahnz]

Really a very good start for Pakistan.

 

[Zinzan]

tbh if Boult doesn't get that pace out of the 120's and continues to look pedestrian I wouldn't mind Henry taking his place.

Yup, his pace since the lay-off has been lame, but Boult, Henry and Milne are still our best 3 atm.

 

[Athlai]

Watling would have got there IMO.

 

[Zinzan]

This is awesome stuff from the Paksters. So refreshing to see they're on track for a big score, and will be exciting to seeing NZ go after it, especially with Bmac back.


Score-Sweep anyone (get in before the 15th over)

319 for mine

 

[Zinzan]

Watling would have got there IMO.

Ronchi's been a ***** gloveman for a long time now.

 

[weldone]

Nice partnership this...If Pakistan gets close to 300, it won't be easy for NZ against Amir and co. regardless of the pitch

 

[kiwiviktor81]

This is awesome stuff from the Paksters. So refreshing to see they're on track for a big score, and will be exciting to seeing NZ go after it, especially with Bmac back.


Score-Sweep anyone (get in before the 15th over)

319 for mine

Too late, but I say 330.

Boult was bowling at 136-139 in the first ODI according to the speed gun. You guys are saying he's in the 120s today, what's the story?