2024–25 NZ domestic season

[vandem]

Some pretty woeful batting from both CD and Wellington today.

... and looks like Auckland have decided they don't want to get caught in rush hour traffic on their return from Hamilton ....

 

[Howsie]

... and looks like Auckland have decided they don't want to get caught in rush hour traffic on their return from Hamilton ....

And Southee still can’t pick up more then two wickets in a match…

I went down and watched the end of play last night. Hampton looked like he was bowling quicker. Going to be a long series for Tim I think.

 

[Bahnz]

Or a short one.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Or a short one.

If he has a poor 1st test, Smith has a great debut, and Santner is needed for tests 2 & 3...

 

[Immenso]

I reckon J McKay myst have about 75% of his career wickets from bouncers. Therefore I enthusiastically clicked on CR McLachlan b McKay for a rare occurrence of what must obviously be a 'pitch it up' wicket.

 

[straw man]

50 for Ajaz

Otherwise as commented above, a lot of bad second innings dismissals this round. Though excuse W O'Donnell as that ball from Hampton seamed a mile, might even have missed leg.

 

[ataraxia]

Uh I'm confused why didn't Wellington declare at or before tea? Incredibly perplexing tbh. It looked like throughout the first session today both teams were playing to contrive a result. Otago would have always taken a shot at 240 off 35 overs. If it's because Kelly wanted his hundred...