I only liked because I anticipated the considerate bump*Bump*
48 in NZ was worth 13 in NZ this morning.48 in NZ is worth 68 in Lolstralia.
S-myth would pray for 13 in NZ in these conditions this morning.48 in NZ was worth 13 in NZ this morning.
You left out the extra 1, being as TPC averages 131 in NZS-myth would pray for 13 in NZ in these conditions this morning.
48 in NZ is worth 68 in Lolstralia.
You left out the extra 1, being as TPC averages 131 in NZ
something's definitely not adding up hereS-myth would pray for 13 in NZ in these conditions this morning.
Smith had scores of 71,138 & 53* in the 2 tests earlier this year on pitches NZ batsmen failed on.S-myth would pray for 13 in NZ in these conditions this morning.
Considering he averages close to 58 after almost 50 tests, he'd need to plummet pretty sensationally in his next 40 tests or so to drop below 50, & judging from the last Test when he stood out like a sore thumb with the bat compared to his teammates, doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon.Ah yes, the one season we prepared roads...
Keep on thinking Smyth will end up with an average over 50; the only way that happens is that he gets dropped similar to Voges or Kambli.
Are we still celebrating 44* scratchy runs in a total of 85 that his team got dusted up in?Considering he averages close to 58 after almost 50 tests, he'd need to plummet pretty sensationally in his next 40 tests or so to drop below 50, & judging from the last Test when he stood out like a sore thumb with the bat compared to his teammates, doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon.
You can keep repeating that, only you keep being countered on each individual point you're making against him.Are we still celebrating 44* scratchy runs in a total of 85 that his team got dusted up in?
He may well finish over 50, mostly due to 5 match test series against India and West Indies in Australia; but he's no where near the batsman that the true top three are.
Actually I'm not - the average Smith has is heavily dependent on two series in Australia against India and the West Indies, removed from that, his average plummets to about 45 - he's also been found wanting in tough batting conditions consistently. He's a 45-48 average batsman, not a 55 average batsman.You can keep repeating that, only you keep being countered on each individual point you're making against him.
All the evidence we have suggest he would do well on NZ pitches, even ones NZ batsmen got bowled out comfortably on. Let alone this pitch today which has clearly flattered to deceive in terms of being a minefield.