***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2012

[Athlai]

So annoying how good this Yarp attack is.

 

[_Ed_]

Ooh, Flynn has a swing.

 

[Athlai]

Thought that was coming. Was expecting/hoping it'd be 6 though.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Iffy pull, but we'll take it.

 

[straw man]

So annoying how good this Yarp attack is.

It's ok, we've weathered the early storm so I guess they'll bring on a Vettori now and we can just tick over at 2 per over for a while .

Oh wait, who's this De Lange dude?

 

[Athlai]

No more Nicol watch

Nicol + Guptill for the first wicket 35 runs from 4 innings
Flynn + Guptill circa 2012 32* runs from 1 innings

 

[_Ed_]

And an opening stand of 30 against this bowling is worth a bit more against most other attacks. Regardless of how many more they put on today, I think we should stick with this pair for at least the WI tour.

 

[Athlai]

Highest opening partnership for NZ vs. SA since 2006.

If they get 51 it'll be the highest since 1999.

Currently 14th best ever in NZ vs. SA from 73 innings.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Rare loose balls from Philander here.

 

[straw man]

700 test career runs for Flynn now - surprised he's that high already tbh, I think I must have erased some of those tests he played from my memory.

 

[Flem274*]

Flynn wag

 

[Flem274*]

No more Nicol watch

Nicol + Guptill for the first wicket 35 runs from 4 innings
Flynn + Guptill circa 2012 32* runs from 1 innings

 

[_Ed_]

Lovely shot down the ground by Flynn.

 

[Athlai]

Promote him to captain. Flynn

Never leave the team again.

Seriously. Willing to grind it out but still able to smash the bad ball. Willing to wear the ball when it's short. Has a facial expression that looks like he is constantly in pain.

What isn't to like?

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Brilliant from Flynn.

 

[_Ed_]

Promote him to captain. Flynn

Never leave the team again.

Seriously. Willing to grind it out but still able to smash the bad ball. Willing to wear the ball when it's short. Has a facial expression that looks like he is constantly in pain.

What isn't to like?

Haha, very true.

I dislike his lack of Test hundreds, but he's hardly alone in that department in terms of NZ players. And hopefully he can change that pronto.

 

[straw man]

You guys are jumping the gun a bit with this Flynn praise...

Oh, his 20's up now - raise your bat Flynny - you are the messiah!

 

[Athlai]

You guys are jumping the gun a bit with this Flynn praise...

Oh, his 20's up now - raise your bat Flynny - you are the messiah!

Highest opening partnership vs. SA in 13 years.

Noteworthy.

 

[_Ed_]

50 partnership. WAGs.

And a six from Flynn!

 

[Flem274*]

this is hilarious