***Official*** New Zealand in Zimbabwe & Zimbabwe/New Zealand/India ODI Tri-Series

[_Ed_]

I see Mr Styris that your batting average is plummeting. At about the time of the South Africa tour of NZ last year he averaged over 44, that has now dropped under 39. He really needs a good score in this series to keep his place.

 

[Prince EWS]

I see Mr Styris that your batting average is plummeting. At about the time of the South Africa tour of NZ last year he averaged over 44, that has now dropped under 39. He really needs a good score in this series to keep his place.

He got run out though...

That says nothing about his batting ability.

 

[Blaze]

He got run out though...

That says nothing about his batting ability.

It was his fault though, he only has himself to blame. I think he is the one who should make way for Oram. As Ed said, his average has been falling for a while and Vincent deserves first crack at the number 6 position after his double ton.

 

[Prince EWS]

It was his fault though, he only has himself to blame. I think he is the one who should make way for Oram. As Ed said, his average has been falling for a while and Vincent deserves first crack at the number 6 position after his double ton.

Do you think you will be run out regularly in the future though??

Whether it was his fault or not, a run out is bad luck, and you shouldnt be dropped because of one unless its a chronic problem.

 

[Blaze]

Do you think you will be run out regularly in the future though??

Whether it was his fault or not, a run out is bad luck, and you shouldnt be dropped because of one unless its a chronic problem.

That wasn't bad luck, it was poor running between the wickets, he got himself out.

I agree he shouldn't be dropped for it but he should be more careful and prize his wicket better.

 

[Retox]

That wasn't bad luck, it was poor running between the wickets, he got himself out.

I agree he shouldn't be dropped for it but he should be more careful and prize his wicket better.

Marshall,Vincent and even McCullum get run out sometimes. Its a part of cricket.

I agree Vincent should be 6 (which I hope happens when Cummings comes back)

 

[_Ed_]

NZ have declared overnight.

Vicious first ball back in test cricket from Bond!

 

[NZTailender]

I think Vincent should be at 4. But i don't think that'll happen now, sigh.

NZ decalres. Bond robbed of a 50.

 

[NZTailender]

Damn, 4 byes. Welcome back Bond

 

[sportychic33]

interesting to see that McCullum has changed gear to Puma. I wonder if that is to copy Gilchrist?

 

[sportychic33]

nice to see shane bond back, getting good pace, and his length this over has been really good.

 

[cric_manic]

Whats his speed Like?

 

[sportychic33]

about 145kph.

 

[sportychic33]

franklin just picked up a wicket, which should hopefully give him some confidence as his rhythm looks down. another wicket lbw!!

 

[Tim]

Franklin on a hat-trick.
He already has one last year v Bangladesh.
9/2

 

[sportychic33]

against world class teams . although franklin keeps over stepping - which is slightly concerning. argh just missed out on the hat-trick.

 

[Tim]

haha, 10/3...but no hat-trick.

Zimbabwe in deep trouble.

 

[sportychic33]

well at least mills and oram are getting their fitness training by running on and off every wicket with drinks.

 

[Tim]

Yeah, Bond's around 140 k's which is good. He shouldn't be looking to go too extreme at this stage..there's no need to.

 

[Blaze]

Bondy!!!!!!!