***Official*** Bangladesh in NZ 2021-22

[NZTailender]

Honestly I think we got the best out of Blundell when he was opening the batting. His keeping hasn't been flash and fairly average down the order, save for one innings batting at 8 that took a good score to a great score but wasn't exactly match saving or defining.

 

[honestbharani]

That is better than what most expected from BD I guess. Good job. NZ are already miles ahead though, I feel.

 

[ashley bach]

Honours even, when NZ should be comfortably ahead. Good comeback by Bangla

maybe honours were even, but the market NZ 1.09 Bangladesh 60/1 suggests it wont end up so even.

 

[Flametree]

Four sloppy wickets given away suggests NZ are a bit rusty. I expect their bowlers to be less rusty however, so the market looks about right...

 

[SteveNZ]

Just noticed that in the 10 minutes since I started watching since tea, I have fallen 2.03 minutes behind. Which basically means Spark has been frozen for every 1 second in 5. It is driving me nuts!

Oh so this isn't just me?

I gave up, was an absolute joke. I hate Spark. Just recommited for a month and I won't be renewing

 

[Apex Predator]

That SA series seems like will be pretty interesting. Brilliant from Conway yet again.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

If Ebadot bowls you out you should be banned from the team until next year.

Bye Tom see you in 2023

 

[Apex Predator]

Mount seems like more favorable venue for SC teams compared to Basin Reserve or Bay oval.

 

[SteveNZ]

Mount seems like more favorable venue for SC teams compared to Basin Reserve or Bay oval.

Bay Oval is the Mount, but your point stands - I think Bay Oval is probably the driest deck around the country. Again, a real shame given we are bowling last that Ajaz isn't in.

 

[Burgey]

Why isn’t Williamson playing?

 

[Prince EWS]

Why isn’t Williamson playing?

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Sore elbow.

 

[Bahnz]

Why isn’t Williamson playing?

Elbow injury that’s been niggling away for the last 18 month flared up before the India tour and he’s taking a couple of months off to try and manage it. Hopes to be back for the SA tests.

 

[cnerd123]

I hate Spark.

Poor @Spark

NZ a bit sloppy there, but still ahead IMO. I don't see BD scoring 300 against this attack, and NZ should cross that easily tomorrow

 

[Starfighter]

Doesn't feel like Bangladesh take five wickets on the opening day of an away test too often.

 

[TheBrand]

Seemed there were issues with Chromecast and Spark Sport today as I was having similar issues to some others on here. Spark have at least acknowledged the problem and are working on a fix.

 

[Prince EWS]

Doesn't feel like Bangladesh take five wickets on the opening day of an away test too often.

Might be hard playing away Tests as a Bangladesh player, knowing your opposition has the unfair advantage of playing against Bangladesh at home in every single one of those games.

I bet Tamim would love to get to play Bangladesh at home.

 

[jcas0167]

Trying unsuccessfully to upload a pic I took of Taylor as he went out to bat. The crowd really got behind him. Gutted to now find out he apparently was out to a no-ball! Bangladesh probably deserved some luck after Young's nick behind in the 30's was missed by everyone.

Was driving earlier in the day and was again impressed by the commentary of John Bracewell. Really enjoys discussing nuts and bolts technical things the players are doing and tactics. Jacob Oram was a good addition to the radio commentary too.

 

[ashley bach]

Trying unsuccessfully to upload a pic I took of Taylor as he went out to bat. The crowd really got behind him. Gutted to now find out he apparently was out to a no-ball! Bangladesh probably deserved some luck after Young's nick behind in the 30's was missed by everyone.

Was driving earlier in the day and was again impressed by the commentary of John Bracewell. Really enjoys discussing nuts and bolts technical things the players are doing and tactics. Jacob Oram was a good addition to the radio commentary too.

WHAT?
how on earth does that happen? thought all wickets are checked these days, how did you even find out it was a no ball?
haven't heard Bracewell or Oram yet but I really miss Bryan Waddle.
the guy has been a major part of NZ cricket forever, almost feel like starting a campaign BRING BACK BRIAN.

 

[Bahnz]

WHAT?
how on earth does that happen? thought all wickets are checked these days, how did you even find out it was a no ball?
haven't heard Bracewell or Oram yet but I really miss Bryan Waddle.
the guy has been a major part of NZ cricket forever, almost feel like starting a campaign BRING BACK BRIAN.

Nah. The last decade of his commentary was basically one long uninterrupted whinge. Biased, crotchety and not particularly interesting. Glad he’s gone. I do love listening to Jeremy Coney whenever NZ tour England though.

 

[ashley bach]

Hope Taskin cleans up the tail tomorrow he’s bowled really well from what I’ve seen of this test.

Ugh. Bad shot. And that makes it a decent day for Bangladesh. They've persisted and though a couple of the wickets were odd ones, they've earned them.

NZ still need 450, a lot of batting tomorrow.

the 2 sides of the coin, Taskin snatches a couple of early wickets and restrict NZ to 300, or partnerships and its 450.
450 will be tough from here though, but anything close to 400 would be handy enough.