***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

[nzfan]

Somerville into attack... Looks like it's going to be another defensive spell. That said he bowls a bit slower through the air compared to Rachin.

 

[nzfan]

Meanwhile Sunny G on air " If India get a lead of 200, they will win I think. If Ravindra is getting so much turn, imagine how much turn Axar & co. will get." I agree with his thoughts.
Rest, will hope against hope that his words don't come true.
Best of luck Kiwis.

Bowled very tidy, good lines and length for sure but barring maybe one or two balls I didn't see Ravindra getting prodigious variable bounce or turn. I think the pitch is still flat and we've bowled really well.

 

[White Ball]

Think India already have enough but another 50-70 will put the game way beyond NZ

 

[OverratedSanity]

Yes the reason why Iyer has got runs this test is because he has a Mumbai technique, thanks gavaskar.

 

[_Ed_]

Jamieson's been great in this spell.

 

[nzfan]

I see the point in not bowling off spin to right handers unless the offie has a very good arm ball or the ball that goes the other way. Particularly with field spread it's so much easier to tick over.

Hope Somerville grabs couple of wickets. Don't think he's going to make the team after this series. Likely the last year series for him.

 

[Athlai]

Who goes to the cricket to blow on a vuvuzela all day?

 

[honestbharani]

Yes the reason why Iyer has got runs this test is because he has a Mumbai technique, thanks gavaskar.

Think he was talking about Saha and his open stance there, which seems to be coz his neck is injured. But yeah, we all know he will shill anything Mumbai.

 

[nzfan]

Good session of test cricket. Great watch. Not bad from us, haven't given too many away and still in the hunt. India will be feeling another 30-40 runs they'll start feeling really confident

 

[honestbharani]

Could it be that KW and think tank have decided it will be Sommerville and Rachin as spinners for next test and Wagner comes in for Patel? Cant understand why else he wont bowl.

 

[SteveNZ]

Could it be that KW and think tank have decided it will be Sommerville and Rachin as spinners for next test and Wagner comes in for Patel? Cant understand why else he wont bowl.

I'd be dropping Somerville with their plethora of RHers. Patel has been sub-par in this Test but he's taken all 3 spin wickets and will get better.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Who goes to the cricket to blow on a vuvuzela all day?

An absolute king that's who

 

[thierry henry]

Match winning partnership this

 

[honestbharani]

Whatever the chase is, if I see ****ing Umesh and Ishant with the new ball, Rahane will be the worst Indian captain I have ever seen. And I have seen Sehwag captain.

 

[OverratedSanity]

That didnt look convincing at all

 

[nzfan]

Could it be that KW and think tank have decided it will be Sommerville and Rachin as spinners for next test and Wagner comes in for Patel? Cant understand why else he wont bowl.

I guess the plan was all right. Bowl tight from one end which Rachin did well. Ajaz likely needed some rest too mull over what to bowl etc... There's no way Ajaz will be dropped he's our prime spinner

 

[OverratedSanity]

Saha yes!

 

[thierry henry]

ffs Nicholls

 

[Kirkut]

NZ can still win this game, they have resolute openers and KW.

Unless of course the pitch goes wild and Axar switches to demon mode again.

 

[nzfan]

Bugger... That was our chance. Tough to bowl at an offie to these Indian batters. They milk it... And then Somerville goes flat.