*Official* World Test Championship Final 2021

[straw man]

Also, the incredibly low scoring rate in NZ's innings and most of India's innings makes the high run-rate easy 40-odd runs given away in the first hour of NZ's bowling on day 2 stand out like dog's balls.

 

[Meridio]

Yeah it's very noticeable that unlike in NZ batting doesn't become far easier after 40 overs or so. The ball just keeps moving. It's almost worth wondering if you have a go at the new ball, it's a bit harder for the bowlers to control and any edges would tend to fly more.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Also, the incredibly low scoring rate in NZ's innings and most of India's innings makes the high run-rate easy 40-odd runs given away in the first hour of NZ's bowling on day 2 stand out like dog's balls.

Difference in the game so far.

Really get the feeling one of these two sides is going to get rolled at some stage in the final two days ... just not sure which one!

 

[straw man]

Yes Bumrah, you are tired, yes bowl more half volleys yes

 

[Arachnodouche]

There's a strange sort of grace to Bumrah's action. Weird as it is, moving parts and all, everything seems to belong just where it is.

Nothing graceful about Ishant though. Pluck out a pole you lanky bastard.

**** yes.

 

[Meridio]

Argh Nicholls that's so far away from your body

 

[morgieb]

That hurts. Scene seems ripe for a Watling special though.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Time for one last Watling uphill special ...

 

[straw man]

What do we want?! A Watling supporting-act special
When do we want it?! Over the next two days at a strike rate of 10.

 

[nzfan]

Thought that was nearly dropped. The was a good catch. Kane to the rescue

Confident about BJ but not so much about CDG.

 

[CodeOfWisden]

Now we just need a bit of Jaddu Magic

 

[Arachnodouche]

If only Siraj could wield half a bat...

 

[OverratedSanity]

that partnership with Ganguly vs Sri Lanka at Taunton was major boost for both his limited over credentials

Best moment of a pretty bad WC for India. He completely outbatted Ganguly for most of that partnership, but Saurav feasted on some pretty bad death bowling to come away with more plaudits. Also a good time to bring up my favourite dravid shot ever.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Beautyyyyyyy

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Ok guess not

 

[Arachnodouche]

****in peach!

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Terrible session. Not looking good

 

[morgieb]

Wow that's a great ball.

 

[OverratedSanity]

**** yeah Shami you beautiful bastard

 

[Meridio]

**** it.

We're nowhere near safety here.