*Official* Match #6- New Zealand vs Netherlands- Hyderabad, October 9th

[Athlai]

The battle for the top stays alive

 

[King Kane]

A fifty for Ravindra and then his luck runs out with a legside strangle.

He didn't lose any fans with that innings though, he seems to have fair few of them In India as well as NZ,

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Dazza Mitchell with a home run. Thumping great hit.

So what's this pitch meant to be? I read that it's normally a fastish one with some joy on offer the bats. But this time it's got rough developing all over the shop and the Dutch spinners started with three maiden overs.

Its on the slower side I’d imagine. Netherlands just dont have the bowling to restrict sides. Think anything around 280 will be tough to chase. NZ well on course for 300+

 

[Fuller Pilch]

The battle for the top stays alive

Kane can be a non-playing captain. All he needs to do is lift the trophy.

 

[straw man]

Heh at van der Merwe, definitely reminds me of some angry gnome-like movie character

 

[Fuller Pilch]

As well as the Ravindra/Young debate, this game is also important for Chapman (if he gets a decent chance) and Ferguson.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Heh at van der Merwe, definitely reminds me of some angry gnome-like movie character

Great player to have in your side, gives 110% in everything, real trooper.

 

[Athlai]

Heh at van der Merwe, definitely reminds me of some angry gnome-like movie character

Sidebottom energy

 

[Athlai]

Burying de leede

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

^ mods

 

[King Kane]

More like van der Murder when Mitchell takes the long handle to him.

 

[ashley bach]

Sidebottom energy

Thought the energy came from Willey?

 

[slippy888]

Van Derwe should have played more cricket for South Africa

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

There is no value in bowling short in this pitch

 

[King Kane]

Surprised there aren't more Indian fans flocking in to watch Latham bat.

 

[Prince EWS]

Logan van Beek is a big loss for them,, the Netherlands don't have the depth to replace a pace bowler of his quality.

Klaasen and van der Gutgen are good too but missed the squad due to injury as well.

 

[straw man]

Nice ball, van Meekeren has been good.

 

[King Kane]

Good ball from van Meekeren to bowl Mitchell.

Time for another Phillips late innings cameo.

 

[slippy888]

Maybe 310 from here i think guys

 

[King Kane]

Well that was a brief cameo from Phillips.

Hopefully Chapman can do better.