*Official** New Zealand in England

[Tim]

Fleming's in his danger period. Usually he'll score a quick 20 runs and then throw it away.

 

[luckyeddie]

Very easy-paced wicket - not sure where a wicket's going to come from.

 

[Tim]

The difference in this series could be fielding..I haven't seen England's fielding in recent times but generally NZ take a lot more half-chances than most other teams.

 

[tooextracool]

flintoff has been the most impressive bowler so far. hes got to make sure that he ties up one end.

 

[Tim]

Slowing the run-rate won't affect Richardson, but it can work against Fleming who no doubt is the man trying to keep the scoreboard ticking.

 

[PY]

Jones has done well in the first over with couple getting extra bounce, then bowls a pie and gets hit for four.

 

[Craig]

New Zealand 57/0 after 17.5 overs.

Flintoff pretty accurate.

 

[PY]

Who is the NZ guy on BBC, does anyone know? He's very knowledgable and talks some sense.

 

[Tim]

Jeremy Coney is on right now with Martin Jenkins.
The other is Brian Waddle.

I presume Coney will also be doing tv commentary like he normally does also.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Which radio station is the game on? and is it streamed online?

 

[Tim]

BBC Sports Extra
if you go to the bbc.co.uk cricket section you should be able to find the live coverage button somewhere.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

got it...thanks

 

[luckyeddie]

Jones has done well in the first over with couple getting extra bounce, then bowls a pie and gets hit for four.

mmmmmmmm pie

 

[tooextracool]

both fleming and richardson seem to know exactly where their off stump is....some excellent leave's from them.
simon jones seems to be a much improved bowler since the WI,hes been accurate and very tidy.still early days though

 

[Tim]

Slow stuff..but pretty much what I would expect from these 2.
They'll be aiming for at least a 100 run partnership to allow the hitters to come in with some confidence.

Although #3 & #4 won't necessarily go from ball 1 when they come to the wicket.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Some tight bowling from Jones (shockingly) and Flintoff (unsurprisingly) forces Fleming into a mistake and he's out caught.

 

[tooextracool]

fleming's gone. surprisingly enough it wasnt the best ball of the morning but simon jones has deserved that wicket....hes bowled well so far.

 

[Tim]

blah, Fleming got tied down & eventually threw in the towel. As I said earlier a few maidens put together will really frustrate a few of these NZ batsmen.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Is it just me or has the internet stream gone down? :O

**edit nm just me

 

[PY]

Back up again now.

Richardson playing and missing a little now.