*Official* New Zealand vs Pakistan 2022/23

[Kenneth Viljoen]

there was some post on reddit cricket about how godawful the ticketing and viewing experience in the recent Karachi test was, it was more than just the cost

Ultimately , I don't think the younger generation are in love with Test cricket anymore , its not just in Pakistan most countries are experiencing similar attendance records for Test matches ...thats why Pakistan vs India Test matches need to happen again

 

[Meridio]

Excellent runs these, though the ease with which they're doing it suggests that the little that was in the pitch yesterday has died out - scoreboard pressure very much a thing though, especially when it's the last partnership

 

[ataraxia]

hehehe Pakistan

Sajid getting a good head shining is good to see

 

[ashley bach]

This is 70 runs above par now. Nothing can end well for this side. This will probably lead to some brain explosions too.

Yeah this is capitulation now, psychologically damaging for the players, and supporters such as you my poor old chap.

 

[_Ed_]

It's just Karachi that does this. All the other stadiums get good crowds. I can only assume that it's because the people there suck.

Seems like a poor choice of venue for every single game of this tour, in that case.

 

[Binkley]

I seem to remember that there were loads of security hoops to jump through during the England matches. I guess having burly soldiers pat you down and going through scanners isn’t much fun. Plus, COVID is still rampant.

 

[Moss]

Ultimately , I don't think the younger generation are in love with Test cricket anymore , its not just in Pakistan most countries are experiencing similar attendance records for Test matches ...thats why Pakistan vs India Test matches need to happen again

Also, each of these tests started on a Monday which is pretty silly you feel unless it's boxing day at the MCG

 

[Moss]

Excellent runs these, though the ease with which they're doing it suggests that the little that was in the pitch yesterday has died out - scoreboard pressure very much a thing though, especially when it's the last partnership

Could get tough on days 4 and 5 with all the footmarks getting created and some turn on offer. In which case these runs are all the more important.

 

[Bahnz]

Hmmm

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

If anyone is interested, the highest 10th wicket partnership for New Zealand is 151 by Brian Hastings and Richard Collinge vs Pakistan @ Auckland , 16th February 1973 ...

 

[Bahnz]

That pull shot from Ajaz was shorts-tighteningly good.

 

[straw man]

Yeah while it's lots and lots of fun seeing Henry and Ajaz comfortably bat Pakistan bowling around here, does reinforce this is a roady mcroad right now and should be until the end of day 3 at least. Going to be very hard for us to take wickets.

Apart from Sodhi of course, he will feed at will.

 

[Moss]

While Southee's batting is a lost cause, someone like Jamieson should really be taking note of how you can make lower order runs without resorting to blind slogging.

 

[Flem274*]

While Southee's batting is a lost cause, someone like Jamieson should really be taking note of how you can make lower order runs without resorting to blind slogging.

KJ knows this tbf. People get him out bowling the Guptill length and he falls into the same trap imo.

 

[Bahnz]

The think I’ve noticed with KJ also is that if bowlers go head-hunting, he’s a compulsive hooker.

 

[Bahnz]

Would’ve taken this happily before the start of play, definitely wouldn’t have taken it at tea yesterday. Not sure how to feel, but bloody well played to Darcy and Jazzy.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

****ing hell this partnership has just gone past the 84 run stand for the 10th wicket, that Tim Southee and Chris Martin put on in 2008 against England in Napier on the all time list , now that must have been really frustrating having Chris Martin out on the field for that long !?

 

[Bahnz]

Also worth noting that Henry helped the cause by slogging the reversing ball out of the ground. It’s been gun-barrel since then.

 

[NZTailender]

His name is henrrryyyyyy

 

[Athlai]

I will stop badmouthing Henry forever if he tons up