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**Official** Chappell-Hadlee Series
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FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
I really think Tait should have been given a couple of overs with the new ball. McGrath's been doing really well at first change, and Tait's always a fair chance to get a wicket or two while the ball is new.
edit: Bracken will do, though.
edit: Bracken will do, though.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Vinny 
Will Scarlet
U19 Debutant
Another failure for the brains trust (Fleming & Bracwell)
It's not so surprising: McCullum is the better batsman.
It appears that Bracewell's low probability punt on Tuffey is back-firing already. I, and many others, were probably unsurprised by is ordinary form in the last few ODIs; he only had average form for ND prior to selection.
We all saw today how part-time and out-of-form bowlers perform against decent batting, given that it is a good pitch and a small ground. I've said it before and I'll definitely say it again: "Specialists are better for the team than half-assed allrounders; Australia haven't relied on allrounders throughout the last decade, and they're the world champions!"
I couldn't understand Fleming not bringing Gillespie and Bond back after 40 overs. NZ only needed to get a couple of wickets and they would have been into the allrounders - none of whom are big hitters. Instead Fleming allowed Hodge and Hussey (not taking anything away from their excellent batting) to build a massive partnership.
It's not so surprising: McCullum is the better batsman.
It appears that Bracewell's low probability punt on Tuffey is back-firing already. I, and many others, were probably unsurprised by is ordinary form in the last few ODIs; he only had average form for ND prior to selection.
We all saw today how part-time and out-of-form bowlers perform against decent batting, given that it is a good pitch and a small ground. I've said it before and I'll definitely say it again: "Specialists are better for the team than half-assed allrounders; Australia haven't relied on allrounders throughout the last decade, and they're the world champions!"
I couldn't understand Fleming not bringing Gillespie and Bond back after 40 overs. NZ only needed to get a couple of wickets and they would have been into the allrounders - none of whom are big hitters. Instead Fleming allowed Hodge and Hussey (not taking anything away from their excellent batting) to build a massive partnership.
Fiery
Banned
That's debatable
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Damnit, Lou 
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Not the greatest shot from Vincent, but it makes sense to try and keep it moving. New Zealand were actually in a pretty decent position before that wicket.
Taylor or Styris will need to make a big one now. You wouldn't want McCullum coming in before the 40th over or so, and Fulton might be a bit of a liability with 7 an over needed.
Taylor or Styris will need to make a big one now. You wouldn't want McCullum coming in before the 40th over or so, and Fulton might be a bit of a liability with 7 an over needed.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Well, I really can't see us winning it from here. May as well go and do something productive with my day.
/emokiwi.
/emokiwi.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Tait's bowling really well.