**Official** New Zealand v Australia

[Fiery]

Surely we can't rely on Scott Styris to get through ten overs every match though. And if one of the four main bowlers breaks down, Astle/McMillan are adequate but not ideal.

Styris is a good bowler and definitely can be relied on to bowl 10. Nearly 100 wickets averaging under 30 in ODIs

 

[Somerset]

You gave me the impression it had been dropped completely - I happened to notice the logo on Astle's sleeve and thought I'd mention it.

 

[Tim]

Appalling crowd attendence too.

 

[Somerset]

Styris is a good bowler and definitely can be relied on to bowl 10. Nearly 100 wickets averaging under 30 in ODIs

He's useful, don't get me wrong, but in my opinion, shouldn't be expected to bowl ten overs. He's certainly a batting allrounder and that's obviously his main role in the side.

 

[Fiery]

He's useful, don't get me wrong, but in my opinion, shouldn't be expected to bowl ten overs. He's certainly a batting allrounder and that's obviously his main role in the side.

Don't agree. He's a batting allrounder in tests but a true allrounder in ODIs I reckon.

 

[Somerset]

Don't agree. He's a batting allrounder in tests but a true allrounder in ODIs I reckon.

Well you're entitled to an opinion. As I said, he's useful, capable of tying down an end and creating pressure, but personally I wouldn't class him as a true allrounder in the shortened form of the game.

 

[Fiery]

Appalling crowd attendence too.

It is a bit disappointing for Wellington. Sat night against Aussie you would think it would be sold out. Can't understand it. Maybe everyone did their dash at the Sevens.

 

[Somerset]

Well world number one vs world number two in the ODIs should've been a near sell-out at the Cake Tin...bizarre.

 

[Tim]

Well, the media & everybody continues to praise Wellington because they turn up to sports events, but today there is no excuse..and it begs the question why are they getting 2 ODI's?

 

[Fiery]

Well you're entitled to an opinion. As I said, he's useful, capable of tying down an end and creating pressure, but personally I wouldn't class him as a true allrounder in the shortened form of the game.

And you're entitled to yours but he's capable of getting wickets as well as bowling economically. His record suggests he is a true allrounder.

 

[Somerset]

And you're entitled to yours but he's capable of getting wickets as well as bowling economically. His record suggests he is a true allrounder.

Although I admit his record is impressive (91 wickets @ 30.54 before today), I simply cannot class him as a true allrounder. He is not capable of bowling consistent spells on every pitch and if it's not his day, he can prove very expensive as his gentle medium pace would be prefered by most batsmen.

 

[cricket player]

We didn't really need any more bowlers though. Sinclair isn't ideal but not really any other specialist batsmen to put in instead of him unless you want to bring in a rookie. I would have had Wilson in for Mills

I sincalir should only be used as a test player rather then a odi,because he doesnt have the capability i think to carry one the momentum or be in the creas for a amount of time,one down isnt really working well for sinclair fortunately,Bring a new batsman perhaps an attacking or moderator.

 

[Fiery]

I sincalir should only be used as a test player rather then a odi,because he doesnt have the capability i think to carry one the momentum or be in the creas for a amount of time,one down isnt really working well for sinclair fortunately,Bring a new batsman perhaps an attacking or moderator.

Try watching the screen when you're typing man.

 

[Somerset]

I sincalir should only be used as a test player rather then a odi,because he doesnt have the capability i think to carry one the momentum or be in the creas for a amount of time,one down isnt really working well for sinclair fortunately,Bring a new batsman perhaps an attacking or moderator.

I agree, the test arena is certainly most suited to his style. Considering his average is 37 in tests compared to 29 in ODIs (and possibly decreasing after today), the Black Caps should be thinking along similar lines.

 

[cricket player]

Try watching the screen when you're typing man.

one eye on tv one on typing

 

[Blaze]

Well, the media & everybody continues to praise Wellington because they turn up to sports events, but today there is no excuse..and it begs the question why are they getting 2 ODI's?

It is very strange. Maybe cricket just isn't that popular anymore in NZ. Or maybe the tickets are too expensive. It is not very good news for NZ cricket if the sporting capital of NZ starts turning out bad crowds for matches of this magnitude.

You get more people coming along to a Wellington v.s. Northland Rugby NPC match. Very dissapointing

 

[Fiery]

Although I admit his record is impressive (91 wickets @ 30.54 before today), I simply cannot class him as a true allrounder. He is not capable of bowling consistent spells on every pitch and if it's not his day, he can prove very expensive as his gentle medium pace would be prefered by most batsmen.

You only excluded todays performance to strengthen your argument. After today he has 95 at under 30. Anyone who averages under 30 with the ball and over 30 with the bat has to be classed as a true allrounder if you ask me. Close enough to both to consider him as one I reckon.

 

[cricket player]

I agree, the test arena is certainly most suited to his style. Considering his average is 37 in tests compared to 29 in ODIs (and possibly decreasing after today), the Black Caps should be thinking along similar lines.

I think the umpires need to thinkg along the way before giving up stupid decisions.Umpiring hasnt been at it's greatest this year,probably one of those bad years for the umpires,i dont think fleming was out

 

[Fiery]

one eye on tv one on typing

So you use your good eye to watch the cricket. That's understandable.

 

[Scallywag]

Kaspa has Styris plumb but the umpire turns it down.

NZ getting help from the umpires.