*Official* New Zealand in Australia 2022

[ashley bach]

Rippon, the guy we keep hearing about but never see.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Rippon, the guy we keep hearing about but never see.

Have you not seen him in the Super Smash?

 

[ashley bach]

Have you not seen him in the Super Smash?

Sure but still waiting for his higher honours.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

I saw him once, and am still somewhat scarred by the way in which the NZ commentators overpronounce his name

 

[straw man]

Enjoying this slow run rate, hope Australia bat the whole 50 overs for 140.

 

[Moss]

Should NZ think of bringing back Boult or Henry for a crack now? The backup has done a great job keeping the runs down, but don't want these 2 getting too comfortable. Break this partnership now and you're into the tail.

 

[_Ed_]

Enjoying this slow run rate, hope Australia bat the whole 50 overs for 140.

Things might be about to change, if that Maxwell shot off Santner is anything to go by.

 

[TheJediBrah]

These 2 playing for a draw

 

[ashley bach]

Enjoying this slow run rate, hope Australia bat the whole 50 overs for 140.

Nah Aus all out 180 with Smith stranded on 99.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Will Macewell even bowl today? Neesham could bowl 10, or otherwise bowl 7 with Mitchell bowling 3 (if we don"t bowl them out).

 

[Flem274*]

Agree with the comms in spirit. I'm on board with say trialling santner at 7 and going 4 strike bowlers. Sodhi ain't one though.

 

[_Ed_]

Aw, Neesh!

 

[Nintendo]

Huge drop.

 

[Moss]

Will Macewell even bowl today? Neesham could bowl 10, or otherwise bowl 7 with Mitchell bowling 3 (if we don"t bowl them out).

No need for that now I'd say. Bring back at least one of the frontliners and try to make inroads. Bowl Neesham out at the death if you must.

 

[TheJediBrah]

what a **** Neesham

 

[_Ed_]

Remarkable accuracy with that throw.

 

[Burgey]

No real surprise the bloke who plays the latest has managed to eek out a 50 on a deck which is hard to play shots on. Hasn't been easy for him either.

 

[Moss]

Agree with the comms in spirit. I'm on board with say trialling santner at 7 and going 4 strike bowlers. Sodhi ain't one though.

This would work if the top 5 were reliable at churning out big scores, but not really the case IMO so you need the extra batting (though I don't think Macewell is the answer). NZ should try it though and see if the extra strike bowler makes a difference.

 

[ashley bach]

That drop may well end up hurting quite a bit.

 

[ashley bach]

Will Macewell even bowl today? Neesham could bowl 10, or otherwise bowl 7 with Mitchell bowling 3 (if we don"t bowl them out).

You and giving Mitchell a bowl, try as hard as you like but it don't seem to ever happen, shame because it'd be worth a wee crack.