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

King Kane

International Vice-Captain
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

Whatever it takes!!!
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
 

halba

International Debutant
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.
 

honestbharani

Whatever it takes!!!
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

International Captain
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.
 

SkyBlue

State Regular
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

Whatever it takes!!!
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.
 

Moss

International Captain
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.
 

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