Final – India v New Zealand – Sunday, March 9 – Dubai

[King Kane]

10 overs left, we need at least 80 here to get to 250, a hundred to get to 270 is about the best we can hope for but that is looking unlikely right now.

 

[honestbharani]

I like Ian Smith and his energy but he was honestly annoying both in the 2019 WC semis and the test series just now. I am kinda enjoying his grumpy old man "why cant they get more singles off the spinners" miserable rant here. #guiltypleasure

 

[SkyBlue]

10 overs left, we need at least 80 here to get to 250, a hundred to get to 270 is about the best we can hope for but that is looking unlikely right now.

You'll get to 240 which is a very tricky score to chase.

 

[halba]

Yeah he's proved to be a real weapon. Unlike the earlier game this wicket's been less helpful, and NZ are still struggling.

Aus excellent at playing spin now. See the test series vs SL, especially Alex Carey who is In career best form.

 

[ankitj]

Does he get a spot to England tests? They can't play spin.

Best leg spinner in the world currently

Kuldeep ought to play in England surely

 

[honestbharani]

Kuldeep ought to play in England surely

I think the balance of Jaddu and NKR in the top 7 should allow us to play a Harshit at 8 and Kuldeep at 9 with hopefully Shami and Bumrah at 10 and 11. Or at least Bumrah and Arshdeep. They may pick Varun as a backup to Kuldeep though.

Thank God GG loves Kuldeep too.

 

[Moss]

I like Ian Smith and his energy but he was honestly annoying both in the 2019 WC semis and the test series just now. I am kinda enjoying his grumpy old man "why cant they get more singles off the spinners" miserable rant here. #guiltypleasure

He gets too gloomy when NZ aren't doing well. Great guy to have on comms at the closing stages of an exciting game, but otherwise can be a pain.

 

[halba]

Kuldeep ought to play in England surely

Wouldn't mind seeing both rolling their arm over. Brings back memories e.g Warne and then Macgill bowling from each end. Plus Mcgrath (Bumrah here) is a potent attack. Add in the pace of Rana and Shami is a pretty good attack against England

 

[SkyBlue]

What is Mitchell's strategy here? At this rate, you can bet on Santner to come to the crease and increase the scoring rate immediately.

 

[honestbharani]

He gets too gloomy when NZ aren't doing well. Great guy to have on comms at the closing stages of an exciting game, but otherwise can be a pain.

Yeah I just think he kinda brought out whatever pent up anger they seem to have over India's dominance on the commercial side of the game but sometimes I just wish all commentators remembered the players are human beings too. Anyways, I am just doing an Ian Smith style old man rant on Ian Smith's old man rants here, lol.

 

[eroticfishcake]

Slowest 50 in CT

 

[Moss]

You'll get to 240 which is a very tricky score to chase.

With Henry out and NZ's spinners not quite at this level of excellence, India shouldn't be worried.

Can understand Phillips and Bracewell being crease bound, that's a limitation. More surprising from Mitchell, says something about the pressure India's created.

 

[King Kane]

An 80s style fifty from Mitchell off 91 balls.

It's time to go hard or go home now,, we still have some batting left in the shed with Santner, Smith and Jamieson.

 

[NZTailender]

Bracewell atm:

 

[King Kane]

The Beast unleashes with a six. over mid wicket.

 

[SkyBlue]

250 looks realistic from here now

 

[anonymouskefe]

Agree with doul

 

[ashley bach]

Just remembered Ian Smiths middle name is Stockley which seems quite fitting these days.

 

[NZTailender]

Has anyone got the email of the commentary box? I want to send them this scientific guide

 

[Moss]

Class from Varun, very respectable couple of games following the Michelle.