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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby m@tt » Mon May 25, 2015 4:25 pm

A bit flat at the moment.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby alfie » Mon May 25, 2015 4:25 pm

The Waugh Twins wrote:
The Waugh Twins wrote:New Zealand scoring at 3.26 an over and only needing 200 runs now. Cook should shut up shop and put the brakes on to try and get this draw.

A genius Captain.


Why are there so many fielders on the boundary?


Probably the likeliest place to catch Anderson :)
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby SaintPowelly » Mon May 25, 2015 4:26 pm

If NZ draw this, Watling has to be MOTM
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby budgetmeansbudget » Mon May 25, 2015 4:27 pm

The way this game has gone 61-5 isn't such a desperate position on this pitch. Once you're in you can last awhile. England will be hoping if they can get a wicket a few might tumble.

Still happy with a draw after 74-3 in the second innings with the ball moving all over the place.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby dan08 » Mon May 25, 2015 4:30 pm

Can easily get the last 4 out in 15 overs so no need to panic just yet.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby alfie » Mon May 25, 2015 4:33 pm

SaintPowelly wrote:If NZ draw this, Watling has to be MOTM


Stokes , surely ? Or Boult : without their efforts neither of the teams would have been able to contemplate a win today.

But Watling is doing a magnificent job of repelling everything England can throw at him. Aided by Anderson making sure the bowlers can't get into a groove.
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That draw looks more likely with every passing over...England need some inspiration.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby Aidan11 » Mon May 25, 2015 4:36 pm

Looks like NZ have saved it.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby alfie » Mon May 25, 2015 4:37 pm

dan08 wrote:Can easily get the last 4 out in 15 overs so no need to panic just yet.


Not sure I'd say "easily" . But yes , they might well do so.

If they can get these two out ! They are looking a bit too comfortable for my liking at the moment.

Wood on now . Should be fresh : will stay up for this spell...
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby SaintPowelly » Mon May 25, 2015 4:39 pm

alfie wrote:
SaintPowelly wrote:If NZ draw this, Watling has to be MOTM


Stokes , surely ? Or Boult : without their efforts neither of the teams would have been able to contemplate a win today.

But Watling is doing a magnificent job of repelling everything England can throw at him. Aided by Anderson making sure the bowlers can't get into a groove.
Hundred stand.

That draw looks more likely with every passing over...England need some inspiration.


Edged towards Watling due to the fact that England didn't get him out in the 1st innings either, and he is batting injured
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby backfootpunch » Mon May 25, 2015 4:40 pm

the softer the ball gets the flatter the pitch looks
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby budgetmeansbudget » Mon May 25, 2015 4:41 pm

Stokes is a mile ahead, stood out in both innings, helped England out of two holes with attacking cricket, and nearly bagged a hat trick.

Not to mention the fastest ever hundred at Lords in a test.
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby Gingerfinch » Mon May 25, 2015 4:45 pm

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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby ianp1970 » Mon May 25, 2015 4:45 pm

There we go :Eng:
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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby SaintPowelly » Mon May 25, 2015 4:45 pm

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Re: First Test: England v New Zealand, May 21-25.

Postby alfie » Mon May 25, 2015 4:47 pm

Wood does the trick ! A brute of a ball...and Watling gone at last.

My heart was in my mouth when they checked the front foot though ...as was Wood's :)
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