*Official* Australia in New Zealand T20s 2021

[Immenso]

Me: We won!
Gf looks up from book: yeah, **** Australia! Your country is as disgusting and brown as your uniform!
Me: ...that’s our uniform.

It was a disappointing performance by the Men in Black.

 

[thierry henry]

Really? Why do you think that? Like I said above the players Aussie struggled against today got not much in super smash. The only reason I can think of is different conditions. Super smash is definitely not any lesser than big bash IMO

Believe it’s a dig at a comment some time ago by a VIposter

 

[Immenso]

Really? Why do you think that? Like I said above the players Aussie struggled against today got not much in super smash. The only reason I can think of is different conditions. Super smash is definitely not any lesser than big bash IMO

You've been whooshed.

 

[thierry henry]

Milne and Munro clearly not picked because you can’t trust numbers from second tier comps

 

[Burgey]

That was ordinary from Aus. Looked like they hadn’t played in months for some reason.

Finch looking a bit Guptillesque atm. Not clear whether he’s badly out of nick on on the permanent slide. Been a gun player in these formats but needs to turn it around sharpish.

Clinical from NZ. Well deserved win. Enjoyed watching their middle order rebuild. Was quality stuff.

 

[nzfan]

Believe it’s a dig at a comment some time ago by a VIposter

Took the bait didn't I? Bugger

 

[CharlesLara]

Actually really enjoy watching Santner bowl in limited overs cricket. Really knows what he’s doing

For some reason Santers #baitwicket trajectory comes out in one dayers and hints at some real shape and drift, then he's almost resigned to being a holding bowler in the Test side and you don't really see him operate at that pace.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

In a first in cricketing history, Finch blames the loss on the NZ cricket ground being too big.

 

[thierry henry]

tbh Aus will probably win 4-1 with Maxwell making 200* at some point #hedging

 

[Moss]

Must be NZ's first win against Aus in 4 years, and by a good margin too which happens even less frequently. NZ themselves have a few concerns (openers, change bowlers) which could continue to play out over this series, but for now kudos on a job well done.

 

[nzfan]

Must be NZ's first win against Aus in 4 years, and by a good margin too which happens even less frequently. NZ themselves have a few concerns (openers, change bowlers) which could continue to play out over this series, but for now kudos on a job well done.

From memory we had lost 7 out of 9 t20i s prior this game

 

[Neil Young]

Strangely Phillips couldn't score much, neither could Neesham in super smash and all them bowlers including Santner, Sodhi etc got smashed by domestic batters recently. Aussies are struggling to get proper bat to long hops. Must be our slightly sticky wicket. I'm not complaining but would like a close game or two.

I'm sure there will be. I wouldn't get all giddy quite yet!

 

[thierry henry]

For some reason Santers #baitwicket trajectory comes out in one dayers and hints and some real shape and drift, then he's almost resigned to being a holding bowler in the Test side and you don't really see him operate at that pace.

I honestly used to think he could be effective in the subcontinent bowling it hard into the pitch and turning it but for whatever reason he’s been the complete opposite

 

[nzfan]

I'm sure there will be. I wouldn't get all giddy quite yet!

Fair. Just overwhelmed the way the game turned out. I was stressing out prior the start lol

 

[Burgey]

Also, shout out to the Christchurch CW contingent on what’s a sad day in history there. Appropriately respectful commemoration of the day pre game by both teams and tbh only fitting NZ performed as they did.

 

[nzfan]

Davey Warner and Mark Waugh on Fox sports. Interesting to see what they've got to say

 

[Burgey]

Davey Warner and Mark Waugh on Fox sports. Interesting to see what they've got to say

I’d be interested in what Davey has to say about not being in NZ playing instead of commentating. Weird choices by CA in a WC year

 

[_Ed_]

Also, shout out to the Christchurch CW contingent on what’s a sad day in history there. Appropriately respectful commemoration of the day pre game by both teams and tbh only fitting NZ performed as they did.

And I thought Hagley looked sensational. Christchurch has done a phenomenal job with that ground.

 

[Moss]

From memory we had lost 7 out of 9 t20i s prior this game

Yeah, meant first win in a long time (4years) across all formats. But yes the t20 head to head is quite indicative, and this series is probably NZ’s best chance to close the gap.

 

[nzfan]

I’d be interested in what Davey has to say about not being in NZ playing instead of commentating. Weird choices by CA in a WC year

Junior is like have they got any more South African cricketers left in south africa haha that's a fair comment.