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

[ianp1970]

Now we get into the crux of the matter...

[Aidan11]

For those saying Broad should be a number 11, he did a bit better than Anderson.

[sussexpob]

4.58 an over required...... I will be surprised if New Zealand attempt it

[yuppie]

What happened last year against SL?

Didn't leave enough time to take 10 wickets, then ended up loosing the series in the next test.

Lets hope that does not happen here to England.............

[SaintPowelly]

Doesn't look like McCullum will open

[dan08]

Just me that thinks NZ can chase this?

[SaintPowelly]

4.58 an over required...... I will be surprised if New Zealand attempt it

There would be no harm in Brendon opening and having a go, and if he falls Kane can shut up shop.

[DiligentDefence]

Just me that thinks NZ can chase this?

No, I'm not confident we have enough.

[pompeymeowth]

Broad makes it so easy for the oppo to get him out. Let him hit a couple of short ones, then give him a proper ball and that's that.

[sussexpob]

4.58 an over required...... I will be surprised if New Zealand attempt it

There would be no harm in Brendon opening and having a go, and if he falls Kane can shut up shop.

I think the sensible thing is to let the openers stick for 10-20 overs, build a platform, and then play some shots.

[ianp1970]

Betfair odds:

Draw - 1/5
England - 5/1
New Zealand - 10/1

[sussexpob]

You have to think the natural rate in this match has been around 4 an over anyway, so I guess they will play natural and leave 5-6 an over for a session or so if they have wickets to attack.

[yuppie]

4.58 an over required...... I will be surprised if New Zealand attempt it

There would be no harm in Brendon opening and having a go, and if he falls Kane can shut up shop.

No need for Brendon to open, Guptill's at the top of the order.

[dan08]

If NZ can be about 140-2 at tea then they'll have a great chance.

[SaintPowelly]

Just me that thinks NZ can chase this?

They can, whether they try is a different story