37th Match - New Zealand v Bangladesh (13th March)

[hendrix]

Not sure I understand that decision. Taylor, Elliot, Ronchi etc desperately needed time at the crease. Just because you have a higher chance of finishing things earlier by bowling first, doesn't mean it's the right decision.

There's a lot more to gain from putting up a big total, giving your batsmen confidence and time in the middle. Then the bowlers, who are already feeling good, can do what they do after that.

I think McCullum's attitude is that he has complete confidence in his team's abilities and preparations and thus he's doing whatever is more likely to lead to a win.

TBH in Hamilton I'd always bat first anyway so that seems weird too.

 

[Zinzan]

Not sure I understand that decision. Taylor, Elliot, Ronchi etc desperately needed time at the crease. Just because you have a higher chance of finishing things earlier by bowling first, doesn't mean it's the right decision.

There's a lot more to gain from putting up a big total, giving your batsmen confidence and time in the middle. Then the bowlers, who are already feeling good, can do what they do after that.

Yes & no. I think doing what they feel is the best thing to win the game as opposed to best thing in terms of important batting practice for the middle order just shows how much respect they have for Bangladesh and how much they want to win the game. If it was a lesser team, I feel NZ would have taken the more challenging option.

I do see your point though.

I suppose the other interesting thing is....most other teams generally have looked to bat in this comp, so if that continues, it might suit Bmac's tenancy to bowl. However if we make the final at the G, you must bat first.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

yes Kayes

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Kayes to outdo his 2 runs

 

[Zinzan]

Who's the Aussie commentator anyone? Tom Moody?

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Tom Moody

 

[Zinzan]

*** being a left-hander vs Boult in these conditions.

 

[Zinzan]

Calm down Smithy - slightly overdoing the cheer-leading antics with your mate Tom in the box.

Great start nonetheless.

 

[Primrose_D12]

Thought this wasn't on for another 48 minutes, stupid North American DST.

 

[Gnske]

Unlucky there

 

[hendrix]

epic bowling.

 

[jonbrooks]

This is really good bowlng. Ronchi should get his slippers to field closer in.

 

[Primrose_D12]

Are they really playing "Disco Inferno" at the ground?

 

[jonbrooks]

Not sure I understand that decision. Taylor, Elliot, Ronchi etc desperately needed time at the crease. Just because you have a higher chance of finishing things earlier by bowling first, doesn't mean it's the right decision.

There's a lot more to gain from putting up a big total, giving your batsmen confidence and time in the middle. Then the bowlers, who are already feeling good, can do what they do after that.

I agree. We should have batted first and given our out of form batsmen a chance to play themselves in.

 

[Zinzan]

Top bowling, although Bangers on course for 40 off their 50 overs here with their run-rate of 0.8.

 

[jonbrooks]

The way Bangladesh are batting might be the way to play the NZ bowlers i.e. play like it's a test match for the first 7 - 10 overs. Once the ball loses its shine then start scoring runs.

 

[ajdude]

this bowling

wow

 

[Primrose_D12]

epic bowling.

You called it.

 

[Zinzan]

The way Bangladesh are batting might be the way to play the NZ bowlers i.e. play like it's a test match for the first 7 - 10 overs. Once the ball loses its shine then start scoring runs.

Don't think so, they've just been lucky...well up until then.

Lovely bowling. Holy ****.

 

[Gnske]

Amazing, completely worked over.