*Official* New Zealand tour of UAE and England 2023

[chris.hinton]

We are beginning to cook at the right time. Just look how easy we are making it. 2nd World Cup in a row coming to England

Can't see us getting beat

 

[slowfinger]

why does Malan look so undefeatable in limited overs? is it because the ball doesn't move

 

[Molehill]

why does Malan look so undefeatable in limited overs? is it because the ball doesn't move

With Roy's back spasms and Brook's missed opportunity, this looks our opening partnership now. A question of whether Roy or Brook are in the squad.

 

[MW1304]

why does Malan look so undefeatable in limited overs? is it because the ball doesn't move

Not sure tbh but becoming pretty hard to justify leaving him out. Reckon he beats Roy into the opening spot. Can't leave Root out, doesn't matter what he does in JAMODIs

 

[slowfinger]

With Roy's back spasms and Brook's missed opportunity, this looks our opening partnership now. A question of whether Roy or Brook are in the squad.

I think Roy has been backed enough, Brook I think should be in the squad however

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I thought he got away with bowling some rubbish the other day, he won't on this pitch.

A few pings below Santner’s level of skill

 

[The Brian Hardie Stance]

Stokes brilliant again but I wince every time he plays a shot thinking that knee is going.

 

[slowfinger]

cruel way to deny a hundred there great innings

 

[Molehill]

Boult picking up a few lucky ones today, and not entirely sure if it was sensible to get Buttler in with 20 overs to go either.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Does Lockie knows what a slower ball is?

 

[_Ed_]

A rapid half-century for Lockie.

 

[Silver Silva]

I know Stokes enjoys showing bravado, but if you're not feeling 100% wouldn't it be best to retire not out in this innings with it being so close to the World Cup?

 

[Shri]

tuning in to watch stokes cut loose

 

[BeeGee]

This bowling performance is so bad it's giving me physical pain. Or it might be the leftover chili I just ate for breakfast. Either way this sucks.

 

[slippy888]

Why Tickner not in New Zealand team guys

 

[Zinzan]

Haven't seen any of this, but has Stokes had his usual luck against us or has this been a chanceless one?

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Why Tickner not in New Zealand team guys

His name was not Ticked-in by Lister

 

[Molehill]

Haven't seen any of this, but has Stokes had his usual luck against us or has this been a chanceless one?

Nope, don't think he's remotely given a chance. Bowling has been average, pitch flat, outfield fast.

 

[Molehill]

Nope, don't think he's remotely given a chance. Bowling has been average, pitch flat, outfield fast.

Worth adding that the 3 wickets were a leg side half volley clipped to square leg, a played on and a strangle!!

 

[Silver Silva]

In this day and age with the way these guys go so hard at the ball , it's really important to have a good cutter..Not enough slower balls from the NZ pacers. Someone like a Styris or a Jacob Oram would be so effective in the current era