Honestly I think Lyon is going to be the difference. He's been quietly winning games for Australia at home. He did well against us last time too iirc. Will be interesting to see if Craig can have an effect since they're very similar bowlers.Need to win at the gabba (and we will since Australian batting bar two blokesis the southee/boult charity fund). Even though they can't bat johnson at the waca is going to win the game by himself and adelaide day nighter will be a lottery. Bat during the day, bowl at night imo. Might even be a rare bowl first game (new ball wears off just in time for the lights and maybe dew)
Interesting, I was thinking Boult will be the main threat to Smith.Predictions:
- Nathan Lyon to get Brendon McCullum 4/6 occasions. McCullum will have a good series though.
- Tim Southee to get Steve Smith 4/6 occasions. Boult to chip in with the others. Smith will have a poor series.
I expect more roads this summer but Brisbane is usually a result pitch. With just Warner and Smith as experienced batsmen I'm expecting some low scores. No Rad to dig the team out of trouble either. Can NZ take advantage is the question.Don't think there's much chance of a draw in any of the matches tbh, unless a full day is lost to rain. Neither team has the batting for it.
2-1 Australia.
Then how many will he score in Perth and Adelaide?600 runs to smitteh
I wouldn't put anything past them. These 2 batting lineups and the attacks must have them ****ting bricks about losing day 4/5 revenues.more roads than last year?