*Official* Tri Series (Ind, NZ, Aus) Thread

[Eclipse]

mate there is absolutely zilch happening off the seam compared to the morning session.

Tuffey is getting a bit of movement but the others are just bowling straight.

There must be somthing happening of the seam I cant beleve Styris could clean bowl Ponting otherwise.

I's obviously doing nothing compaird to the first 12 overs of New Zealands innings though.

 

[Tim]

I'll remind everyone that Bevan has been the thorn in NZ for the last few years, I wouldn't be surprised if he steals victory from the jaws of defeat.

 

[Tim]

The only ball that moved a little was Tuffey's wicket off Hayden.
Styris just bowled a straight, yorker length ball to Ponting & he played all over it.

 

[Eclipse]

oh come on, you can't be serious about dropping Hayden?

Yeah I guess not but that does not change the fact I think matyn would be a better opener in ODI's.

Having said that I would not change the oppeners If i could because I dont think Hayden could bat anywere else.

 

[Linda]

Hes done it before..

 

[Kimbo]

I'll never forget the VB series game!

 

[Tim]

Sure Bevan may not always play well, but these are the types of games that he thrives on & thats gotta make him valuable.

 

[Eclipse]

The only ball that moved a little was Tuffey's wicket off Hayden.
Styris just bowled a straight, yorker length ball to Ponting & he played all over it.

must have swung in or somthing? was it a slower ball.

I am not disputing you but seems wired it's been along time since I have seen Ponting yorked especialy by somone of Styris pace.

 

[Tim]

Clarke is playing some good shots although Oram is helping him out a little with some slow deliveries that are sitting up to be hit.

 

[Eclipse]

Sure Bevan may not always play well, but these are the types of games that he thrives on & thats gotta make him valuable.

yep he is probably the best batsman to have in your team when you are chasing a total.

 

[Gaijin-san]

Well there's no other spot for Hayden. And at the moment I would not advocate dropping him, he is a fine player, but if he doesn't pick up, then the selectors will solve the problem for him. It's one thing to have a fine batsman as Hayden, but he has to continue to play well. Lets hope he gets past this.

Do whatever with the openers, but I think Clarke at #5 is brilliance.

 

[Tim]

Eclipse lol..I will sh*t you not, Ponting played over a straight ball..there was nothing else to it.

NZ need to get rid of Harris quickly, if he's not scoring runs he's making stupid mis-fields.

 

[Eclipse]

Clarke is playing some good shots although Oram is helping him out a little with some slow deliveries that are sitting up to be hit.

He really does have every shot in the book.

 

[Linda]

You guys realise your like a TV? Fantastic commentators

 

[Eclipse]

Eclipse lol..I will sh*t you not, Ponting played over a straight ball..there was nothing else to it.

NZ need to get rid of Harris quickly, if he's not scoring runs he's making stupid mis-fields.

lol I will take your word for it.

 

[Tim]

Clarke & Vettori are having a great duel...Clarke is scoring the boundaries but a few have been risky.

 

[Tim]

Yeah I like the look of Clarke, he looks very relaxed & confident & seems as though he's seeing the ball very early.

 

[Linda]

Seems like Clarkes really going for it. Hope the selectors are watching...!

 

[Gaijin-san]

lol Clarke always goes for it. And usually it is to the oppositions detriment. He turns it on like an afterburner.

Who was it against last season that he hit 4 sixes in a score of 39 for NSW? That was more than just class.

 

[Tim]

NZ are getting to the point where they really need another wicket or this could get away from them again.