***Official*** Australia vs New Zealand ODIs 2016/17

[Zinzan]

Is overreacting to overreaction a purposeful irony, or what's going on...

Haha yeah bingo. I'm all for calling people out when they're constantly & unnecessarily negative about any side going around, but jfc, if people can't bag NZ on the back of that bowling & fielding display, you can't really call it a cricket forum.

 

[CM Punk]

We seriously need a more dynamic number 3.

Maybe opening with Kane isn't a bad idea if it gets him out of that crucial position.

He doesn't have a third or fourth gear, he might be our Azhar Ali.

 

[Moss]

Painful to watch this from KW, but worth noting Aus are sticking to the bowl well outside off plan in way NZ didn't with Smith.

 

[harsh.ag]

12.4
Cummins to Neesham, FOUR, back of a length and outside off, Neesham stands tall and hits through the line. Punched away on the up between extra cover and point. First boundary by a NZ batsman other than Guptill

Amazing.

 

[Meridio]

Have only just turned this on but fmd we're hitting the fielders a lot. Can't afford to play so many dot balls when chasing such a big total.

 

[CM Punk]

Painful to watch this from KW, but worth noting Aus are sticking to the bowl well outside off plan in way NZ didn't with Smith.

Still can enjoy the textbook technique

 

[vcs]

I like BJ and Head both.

BJ started out nice and slow but then blew it. No stamina I think.

Head really giving 'em a blow!

Head stroking is excellent.

Commentators please! Please do not use the words "crunching", "blow" and "head" in the same sentence. It makes the big fella retract into one's body :-(

Young head ... me like. 18+ of course.

Never gets old. Look forward to your work when SA play.

 

[jonbrooks]

We seriously need a more dynamic number 3.

Maybe opening with Kane isn't a bad idea if it gets him out of that crucial position.

He doesn't have a third or fourth gear, he might be our Azhar Ali.

I agree. Perhaps Guptill and Kane to open. Yes, it's putting all your eggs in one basket but when you're chasing 350+ you have to take big risks.

 

[CM Punk]

Amazing.

Not too difficult when the other two batsmen are Latham and Kane Williamson.

Master technicians.

 

[jonbrooks]

Never gets old. Look forward to your work when SA play.

I think I have a stalker ...

 

[jonbrooks]

LOL! Williamson 7 from 21!!!

 

[jcas0167]

Why did Warner decline to autograph that woman's shoe?

 

[jonbrooks]

I like the way the commentators are trying to make out as if this is still some sort of contests. It's over. It's been over for a while.

 

[jonbrooks]

Why did Warner decline to autograph that woman's shoe?

It smelt bad.

 

[CM Punk]

LOL! Williamson 7 from 21!!!

A beautiful 7 from 21

 

[jonbrooks]

A beautiful 7 from 21

Indeed ... let's not forget the flawless technique!

Oh, how much I'd give to have your avatar playing against CM.

 

[CM Punk]

Wow required run rate already at 9

 

[Zinzan]

Painful to watch this from KW, but worth noting Aus are sticking to the bowl well outside off plan in way NZ didn't with Smith.

Got to be a conscious decision to ensure they don't lose a wicket until perhaps the 20th overs regardless, but poor tactic for mine, mainly because it won't get any easier to score fast, it will get more difficult as the ball gets old.

 

[CM Punk]

Indeed ... let's not forget the flawless technique!

I hope kids in NZ are taking notes!

 

[Blocky]

I just really hate this tactic by NZ and it seems to be a regression since the days of Baz where they look to bat time and launch at the end, it means every now and again you'll have an amazing chase, but you put yourself in a position where everything has to go your way.

3.2 RPO this partnership...

And as I write that, finally Williamson does something.