2016 Under 19 Cricket World Cup

[Kippax]

Match highlights ? IND v NZ - Videos | ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Leopard Innings ? IND v NZ - Videos | ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

 

[Immenso]

Pleasantly surprised by Scott's batting. Looked the best of the lot.

 

[nzfan]

Don't forget Nathan Smith, he was bloody good with the new and the old ball. I may sound a bit partisan but Smith I thought was better than all the seamers. It's a different thing Avesh Khan picked up 5. I trust few from this team will go on to be great assets for Black Caps in the long run.

Just a tad disappointed by Clarkson, Finne. I can't understand why FInnie or Ankit didn't bowl enough. They can't be that bad.

 

[Kippax]

They just loomed as being just far too straightforward and vanilla for a player like Sarfaraz I think. Sarfaraz has been tucking into NZ U19's spin since 2013. I didn't really mind the full ten they burgled out of Dale Phillips.

 

[Flem274*]

don't see why people are worried by leopard's technique yet. he's in balance when he's smoking them rather than plonking his front foot down which is good.

So Rachin Ravindra, Josh Clarkson, Christian Leopard, Nathan Smith, Zak Gibson and Ben Sears are the ones everyone is optimistic about from this lot yeah? i like the little i've seen of all bar rachin who i haven't watched yet.

 

[Kippax]

Oh it wasn't about Leopard's good connections looking bad at all tbf.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-und...lhsWrap=none;view=commentary;wrappertype=none

13.3
Batham to Leopard, no run, a massive and ugly hoick. Full outside off, Leopard tries to slog this down the ground but no contact

13.4
Batham to Leopard, no run, steered to point

13.5
Batham to Leopard, SIX, gets a hold of it this time does Leopard. Sticks to his technique and goes after a massive swipe, gets enough contact and clears the long-on boundary

13.6
Batham to Leopard, 2 runs, goes after another one but a thick inside edge rolls towards third man

New Zealand Under-19s 37/4 CK Leopard 16* (16b 1x4 1x6)
15.1
Batham to Leopard, 2 runs, swiped away in the gap at midwicket for two. Not really required to go all out on all deliveries

15.2
Batham to Leopard, no run, full and wide outside off, he backs away and tries to cut but the ball beats him

15.3
Batham to Leopard, no run, length again outside off, Leopard tries to steer to third man but no contact

15.4
Batham to Leopard, no run, another one, poor shot that. Full delivery outside off, he tries to steer but the ball goes past again

 

[Kippax]

So Rachin Ravindra, Josh Clarkson, Christian Leopard, Nathan Smith, Zak Gibson and Ben Sears are the ones everyone is optimistic about from this lot yeah? i like the little i've seen of all bar rachin who i haven't watched yet.

Glenn Phillips too. A bit of a back-foot hero with a funky stance, sure, but the power and fast hands mark him out as someone I'd think will play a lot for NZ.

 

[Kippax]

Sam Curran's dream opening over ? ENG v WI - Videos | ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Match highlights ? ENG v WI - Videos | ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

 

[Energetic]

haha...NZ...What an easy route for Bangladesh (hosts) next three games are against Scotland, Namibia and most-likely Nepal. I actually prefer to face NZ since they are renowned, and will make the world notice by beating them (obviously they will) but congrats to Nepal nonetheless. England v Pakistan/Sri Lanka is a very interesting game. India have been playing with rust. Please don't feel angry or jealous if Bangladesh wins the cup – they deserve it. Apart from India, they have dominated all the other sides ninety percent of the time since the last under-19 world cup; in fact, they currently are the second most successful under-19 side in history! surprise their best finish is only five at tournaments. I'm expecting at least a 2nd this time around.

 

[91Jmay]

Sam Curran bowled so well first over then pulled his length back a little. Seemed a tactic to Pope that worked to a degree but he should have targeted him fuller earlier. Crane's numbers for the match are ordinary but he had a drop and bowled some ripping deliveries. The one that went for 4 byes was just a filthy ball.

 

[Dan]

Curran is class. So good.

 

[91Jmay]

Pope is class as well. Great blend of nice technique and power.

 

[Sarun]

Can't expect our guys to compete with sub-continent sides, and good ones at that with IPL experience (yes no?) in their side and in their conditions. Good learning experience if nothing else

Only Sarfaraz Khan (for Royal Challengers Bangalore) is a regular at IPL level. Ricky Bhui is in the squad of Sunriser Hyderabad but I think is more like a prospect so far. Other 9 in the starting line-up are not in any teams. I guess everyone (including ones in the bench) could be angling for future opportunities whether be in their association side or an IPL team (provided they meet the requirements).

 

[hendrix]

Ricky Bhui is the best name

 

[Howsie]

Zibson pretty much just muscles the ball down. Gets good lift and seemed to hurry the indian batsmen. Very raw at this stage.

I liked what I saw tbh. Obviously he's got a wee while to go as he's only 18 but I wouldn't describe him as raw as such, he just needs to get his action a little more synchronised. That will come over time as he moves through the ranks and gets more game time under his belt.

 

[Howsie]

Gibson's much vaunted pace registering in the high 120's. :/

Trent Boult was mid 120's during his Under 19 day's, as was a guy like Matt Henry. Pace can develop pretty quickly for these kids, especially for the really athletic ones like Zak Gibson.

 

[nzfan]

Trent Boult was mid 120's during his Under 19 day's, as was a guy like Matt Henry. Pace can develop pretty quickly for these kids, especially for the really athletic ones like Zak Gibson.

Sears' loss and Gibson's opportunity. I'll have to say the commentators at times appear clueless. They over hyped some of the bowlers but barely much was said about Nathan Smith. I though Nathan Smith was the skillful of the lot both teams put together. Some rubbish shots by the Indian lads was lauded as great. They honestly weren't and truth be told I can't see anyone in the Indian side that can go on to become greats. There is some hope in one or two but they require plenty of development still. The same is true with NZ as well. The skills I thought between the teams is not that massively different as the score would make you believe.

 

[Kippax]

Murray with 123* against Bangladesh in Chittagong a week ago. He's also "extremely bright", according to a ZCFer.

One of those Zim wicket-keepers who sweeps a lot and is pretty gun in these conditions, Cribbage?

 

[Kippax]

136kph from Matigimu. A wide range from 124-136kph in that over.

 

[Prince EWS]

Murray with 123* against Bangladesh in Chittagong a week ago. He's also "extremely bright", according to a ZCFer.

One of those Zim wicket-keepers who sweeps a lot and is pretty gun in these conditions, Cribbage?

I've never seen him bat in my life but the ZCF guys have compared his batting to Sean Williams in style, which would more or less make the answer to that question "yes".