***Official*** Pakistan in New Zealand 2016/17

[Nate]

Entertaining knock.

 

[Flem274*]

peak lord colin innings

 

[Dick Rockett]

commentators should be banned from discussing over rates, declarations and bat size.

because it's all they ever discuss

I dunno, they spend a fair bit of time guffawing at each others' terrible jokes.

 

[vcs]

Every cricketer must now grow a luxuriant moustache like the Big Man. Clearly, it is the only way to go.

EDIT : Obviously, he got out, so that he can go and practice his bowling. 7-fer in the 4th innings coming.

 

[Dick Rockett]

I guess Albi wins this one.

 

[Moss]

So names for number five, I have:

Young, Munro, Anderson, Ronchi, Popli, Bruce

It's not clear-cut - any could make a case and I don't know who I'd choose. I do like the idea though of having someone quite tight at number 5, in between Taylor attacking at 4 and CDG/Neesham biffing at six.

Edit: Or what Flem said, move Watling to 6

Number 5 is too high for Anderson and especially Ronchi IMO in seam-oriented conditions, I don't think their techniques would be up to it. Maybe add Neesham to the list too, though you could say the same about him.

 

[Zinzan]

What are they saying about the declaration, for those of us at work?

I'd be happy with a 380ish lead, which might not take too long at this rate ...

I doubt they'll give themselves more than 20 minutes tonight & they might not even bother with that if they think the light might be dubious.

Think they'll bat them out of the game by looking to score 70 in this last hour and setting Pakistan 380 tomorrow.

 

[Blocky]

All things considered, that was a great innings from De Grandhomme and very selfless for the team.

 

[Zinzan]

I would have promoted Southee tbh.

 

[Blocky]

Chance for Watling to practice his ODI innings - strike rotation, punish the bad ball and work with his team mate.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

hopefully we see a good BJ finish

 

[Dick Rockett]

hopefully we see a good BJ finish

I get the feeling this is a well-worn line in these parts.

 

[Zinzan]

hopefully we see a good BJ finish

I think they'll pull out before that, but let's see.

 

[Flem274*]

i've changed my mind. after the 290 and this innings ross should bat with his eyes closed. at his best when he's blind.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

I get the feeling this is a well-worn line in these parts.

given watling doesn't play many odis it's actually pretty rare

 

[Blocky]

Surely Rosco brings out the slog sweep to the leggie this over.

 

[Dick Rockett]

given watling doesn't play many odis it's actually pretty rare

Haha, good point.

 

[Zinzan]

Thanks for the irony Ross.

 

[Zinzan]

Don't see what's gained with Watling's 1 off 20 balls here. Might have well have promoted a Southee/Henry for a bit of fun.

 

[Blocky]

BJ not winning any fans at the moment... probably should've given Southee a crack.