***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

[thierry henry]

#intent becomes #inshed

A better way of saying what I was going on about in a typically long-winded way

 

[centurymaker]

Given the forecast for a lot of rain tomorrow.. blackcaps really needed to bat at minimum 3 runs an over and get 180-200 ahead ASAP and then try and bowl SA out in under 3 sessions (because thats how much time there most likely is).

 

[Athlai]

This is going to be a very exciting partnership

 

[Athlai]

Holy **** they scored a run

 

[Mike5181]

Put your shirt back on, Jeremy.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

now are those who wanted #intent happy, we have the BJsanta blockathon

 

[The Hutt Rec]

1.7 an over off the last ten in this situation is criminal.

I wasn't bothered yesterday, but this is the stage of the match where we really have to make the running.

 

[centurymaker]

Instead, they have batted for 30 overs and scored a mere 60 odd runs at 2 rpo! That's pathetic.

They have played for a draw.

 

[thierry henry]

FTR I am officially deeming this batting "unacceptable"

 

[veganbob]

Instead, they have batted for 30 overs and scored a mere 60 odd runs at 2 rpo! That's pathetic.

They have played for a draw.

Its very poor batting/tactics.

 

[thierry henry]

Anyone watching on TV? Interested in what the likes of Doully and Rigor are making of this

 

[Athlai]

It's like they don't realise we've lost a day to rain.

 

[veganbob]

Anyone watching on TV? Interested in what the likes of Doully and Rigor are making of this

They are more concerned with south africa bouncing the ball on the ground.
Cumming has been critical though.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Anyone watching on TV? Interested in what the likes of Doully and Rigor are making of this

south africa have bowled well, the pitch isn't very conductive to pushing the scoring rate, santa needs to work on his options for working short of a length deliveries for singles, probably time to up the rate

also rigor had a rage about the over rate

 

[Meridio]

Watling looks like he's trying to play attacking shots, but just keeps hitting it straight to fielders.

 

[TT Boy]

Stuck around but that wasn't a good watch. Hopefully NZ kick on after lunch as apparently there is weather about later this afternoon.

 

[Meridio]

Santner gone means lunch for them and bed time for me. I expect to wake up to either CDG 6 (3) or CDG 70 (45).

 

[veganbob]

Glad santner didn't get a 50 he didnt deserve it. Hopefully he never bats above number 8 in tests

 

[veganbob]

Santner probably cost NZ our chance of winning this test. Should be the last test he plays unless he wins it with the ball.

 

[Bahnz]

Santner probably cost NZ our chance of winning this test. Should be the last test he plays unless he wins it with the ball.

Settle petal. Not a great innings, but NZ still very much in with a chance to win if the lower order bats well after lunch.