*Official* 2024 South Africa tour of New Zealand: 2 tests

[Meridio]

Rachin

Now for the 300 plz

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Something very special could be on the cards here if Rachin starts to play more shots like that.

 

[Athlai]

Hes gonna be the best batsman in the world one day

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

That day is today my friend

 

[ataraxia]

Let's bat 15 overs into tomorrow. With no rain forecast and struggling for quick runs, the declaration should still be a long way away IMO. Still time for Rachin 303*.

 

[Darwin Award]

Ravindra now has Sinclair's 25 year old national record in his sights eg highest maiden century by a New Zealand batsman- 214.

Well,that didn't take long now.. #221 now.

 

[CricAddict]

Let's bat 15 overs into tomorrow. With no rain forecast and struggling for quick runs, the declaration should still be a long way away IMO. Still time for Rachin 303*.

I would love for it to be a 404* too.

 

[Darwin Award]

The lowest score a batsman has never been dismissed for is 229...

Ravindra now on 229..

Get out!!

 

[Athlai]

Sinclair erasure yesss
@PrinceEWS

 

[ataraxia]

Let's bat 15 overs into tomorrow. With no rain forecast and struggling for quick runs, the declaration should still be a long way away IMO. Still time for Rachin 303*.

Okay I don't think this is going to happen

 

[CricAddict]

But this looks like declaration batting. Nz might declare at the end of this session.

 

[ataraxia]

The lowest score a batsman has never been dismissed for is 229...

Ravindra now on 229..

He's invincible

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

If they declare before his triple I'm gonna write a letter to the Human Rights Commission.

 

[Bahnz]

But this looks like declaration batting. Nz might declare at the end of this session.

I think they'll declare about half an hour after tea. Given how good the pitch is, declaring for less than 550 doesn't make much sense. If at that point Rachin is on 280ish, KW might send out a message saying you've got 3 overs tops to get there.

 

[ataraxia]

Have to say, Phillips' running is incredibly valuable in tests and a breath of fresh air to some degree. Completely destroys fielding sides; if this aggressive play and running were to be sustained it could lead to a very high score.

Massive props to Ravindra and his fitness for somehow keeping up with Phillips too.

 

[ataraxia]

Sorry, etc.

 

[Meridio]

Would think about declaring an hour or so before stumps, don't see much need to declare earlier. Make runs while it's easy - and it's currently very easy. Commentators going on about declaring before tea which is madness.

 

[straw man]

I think they'll declare about half an hour after tea. Given how good the pitch is, declaring for less than 550 doesn't make much sense. If at that point Rachin is on 280ish, KW might send out a message saying you've got 3 overs tops to get there.

Easy to forget (while batting) we live in Southee-town now

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

I don't necessarily think this has been wholly smart batting by NZ in the last hour. Certainly advanced the game, but the weather forecast is great and we're still only in the 5th session.

 

[Bahnz]

Jeez that kept a little low. Still a great innings.