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Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:29 pmby Arthur Crabtree
He's bowling now and has got a couple. Turned the game.
But on the other hand, Mitchell is now batting.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:20 pmby bigfluffylemon
Couple of late wickets swing things back England's way. Given recent history, they will surely fancy chasing anything under 250 (although we know the collapse is always a possibility).
That pair again at the crease now. Get them cheaply, and England will definitely be favourite.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:16 pmby Durhamfootman
the last couple of times that NZ have come out to bat they've lost a wicket first ball, so we can hope
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:19 pmby Durhamfootman
Durhamfootman wrote:Has there been an England bowler who has scored a hundred on debut?
seemingly, the last England player to take a wicket and score a century on debut was WG Grace.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:22 pmby Durhamfootman
bigfluffylemon wrote:Bairstow has the gloves. Where's Foakes?
problems with his back it would appear. Being assessed tonight
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:23 pmby Durhamfootman
Potts looked really good on the highlights. I wonder why they left it so long to bring him back for a second spell?
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:25 amby alfie
Another day ending with game in balance...
That late collapse undermined what was starting to look like a rather good NZ third innings ; lot on this partnership now. Though since these two seem to have been batting right through June getting them out could be quite a problem for England !
This ground has been quite kind to chasing teams in the fourth innings in recent times , so NZ will want as many as they can get. Looks like a result from here unless we get a lot more weather.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:33 amby bigfluffylemon
That pair again.
Foakes is now out with covid, Billings in.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:39 amby Durhamfootman
seems like a convenient time to get covid, or am I being too cynical?
I can't help but feel that England really needed to take a very early wicket this morning, which they haven't done. When these two get going they're harder to shift than Johnson....................... and every bit as damaging
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:12 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Who knows how many England can chase though. The old rules are meaningless.
Well done to these two. Incredible series.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:40 pmby Arthur Crabtree
Looks like an low risk strategy from the batters this morning. A stand of nearly 100. Game is interestingly poised, with the new ball now a factor.
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:23 pmby Durhamfootman
yet another 100 partnership
can't argue with that really
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:23 pmby Durhamfootman
close, seemingly, but Blundell gets away with one
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:26 pmby Durhamfootman
'ave it!
same over, other batter. This time DRS doesn't save him
Re: NZ Test tour of Eng, June 2-27
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Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:27 pmby Durhamfootman
Matty P making things happen