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***Official***Match #16- New Zealand vs Afghanistan- October 18th-Chennai (D/N)

Moss

Moss

International Captain
Interesting toss decision, I suppose Afghanistan's thinking plus NZ deciding not to bring Sodhi in means they see this as a batting surface.

Batting first generally hasn't been NZ's preference, this should be a good test for them. Conway vs Mujeeb could be crucial as the former (as well as Young) would much rather start out against pace I feel.
 
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King Kane

King Kane

International Regular
A bit surprised Afghanistan chose to bowl first when they beat England by batting first, I would rather be batting first so they may have done us a favour

Only time will tell if that's the case but at least we shouldn't be complacent after the upsets of the last few days, you can't afford to take any team lightly
 
Molehill

Molehill

Cricketer Of The Year
King Kane said:
A bit surprised Afghanistan chose to bowl first when they beat England by batting first, I would rather be batting first so they may have done us a favour

Only time will tell if that's the case but at least we shouldn't be complacent after the upsets of the last few days, you can't afford to take any team lightly
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Was just thinking the same - feels like shocks are more likely to happen when pressure can be exerted from runs on the board.
 
Neil Young

Neil Young

State Vice-Captain
Young opening. Makes no sense. Surely a straight swap for Kane. Why move two batsmen about when one is an opener and the other a MO batsman.
 
straw man

straw man

Hall of Fame Member
Neil Young said:
Young opening. Makes no sense. Surely a straight swap for Kane. Why move two batsmen about when one is an opener and the other a MO batsman.
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I dunno though oddly I quite like Rachin at 3.

Probably to keep the L/R combination going, on second thoughts. NZ coaches seem to prioritise that a lot.
 
straw man

straw man

Hall of Fame Member
Not only lucky for Young, but that's also a very Young-ish edge - half forward driving to a ball that's not full enough to justify it.
 
V

vreesha

Cricket Spectator
Howsie said:
From what I’ve seen so far the only team I could see challenging New Zealand is India. Obviously missing Williamson again for a little while but with him, Conway, Latham and Mitchell we probably have some of the better players on spin in this World Cup.

The bowling is our issue but so far so good especially with the 5th bowler.
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New Zealand is definitely looking unbeatable
 
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