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General Cricket => Latest Matches => Topic started by: Mister Le Chiffre on December 12, 2019, 11:02:51 AM
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It’s going a bit wrong for the Kiwis, Australia 206-2. Marnus third consecutive hundred. Latham dropped Smith in the 20s. Ferguson on debut got a calf injury.
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Smith bounced out by Wagner for 43.
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Labuschagne is unbelievable! He seem to be going from strength to strength really. I think it was a pretty even day 1. New Zealand bowled well, with all bowlers bowling tight lines. It should be an interesting Day 2 if NZ manage to get Marnus out early.
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Worst possible start - both openers gone
Raval should’ve been dropped
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Hazlewood gone down injured. Geezer looks distraught
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It is very very hot out in Australia, Marnus' knock was exceptional.
Kiwi bowlers were down one too.
Going to be tough for both teams now.
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Smith takes a blinder to end Williamson's stay. Kiwis 77-3 in a bit of trouble
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This Labuschagne makes it look so easy!
I like how the pink ball looks on camera, bat & ball contact seems so nice. Vive le pink ball!
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Steve smith catch is unbelievable - https://youtu.be/KOhJmkjv7zs
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UK viewers are blocked from watching it unfortunately.
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It's on this video here but imagine it won't stay around long, before being removed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGn5Fj_Y9cw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGn5Fj_Y9cw)
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Australia may be 410 ahead but they're having a good collapse here
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Saw the highlights, nice field settings by NZ.
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Saw the highlights, nice field settings by NZ.
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Hey is it possible to see highlights here in the UK?
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Whether you're a fan or not of Matthew Wade you can't deny the bloke has stones. I saw coverage towards the close of play - Wagner hit Wade on at least 5/6 occasions. Didn't show any fear. Fronted up to go again.
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Hey is it possible to see highlights here in the UK?
Does this work?
https://www.cricket.com.au/video/day-three-highlights-australia-new-zealand-first-test-optus-stadium-perth-day-night/2019-12-15 (https://www.cricket.com.au/video/day-three-highlights-australia-new-zealand-first-test-optus-stadium-perth-day-night/2019-12-15)
Whether you're a fan or not of Matthew Wade you can't deny the bloke has stones. I saw coverage towards the close of play - Wagner hit Wade on at least 5/6 occasions. Didn't show any fear. Fronted up to go again.
I admit I'm a big fan of the 'show no pain' approach! Respect to anyone that can pull it off at this level.
NZ showing some real fight, and making a contest of it.
Not sure what Aus were thinking. Didn't look like they were going for quick runs to put NZ in under lights, and now they have 2 sessions to bat out before (ideally) taking the new ball under lights.
It's going to be another hard day in the field at 40C+, but when the lights come on everything turns on it's head!
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Hey is it possible to see highlights here in the UK?
I saw it on YouTube.
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After refusing to play the short ones from Wagner and fall into the above mentioned leg trap, Wade takes the bait and falls into the exact same trap from de grundhomme - unbelievable!
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Kiwis losing Ferguson seems way more costly than Australia losing Hazlewood. Despite the kiwis having an all rounder, their lack of decent spinner is a real issue.
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In UK highlights come a bit late on YouTube.
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Australia trash New Zealand by 296 runs. Starc ended up with 9 wickets in match. New Zealand's batting was awful for the majority of the match.
Someone like Latham who's overall record makes him look world class, but generally only gets runs against the weaker sides like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
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Whether you're a fan or not of Matthew Wade you can't deny the bloke has stones. I saw coverage towards the close of play - Wagner hit Wade on at least 5/6 occasions. Didn't show any fear. Fronted up to go again.
Love this meme about Wade....
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Fk2sFBg8u/?igshid=j1p37ewyvdye (https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Fk2sFBg8u/?igshid=j1p37ewyvdye)
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1st test highlight links:
Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCn2PxblXY&t (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCn2PxblXY&t)
Day 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4i46MRw7l8&t (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4i46MRw7l8&t)
Day 3 - Can't find any?
Day 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syw8-_zRRQE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syw8-_zRRQE)
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Day 3 - https://youtu.be/alwE0LeVq8E
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Thanks, the uploader has made it not viewable for us Brits. Damn youtube/copy rights.
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Although the outcome for New Zealand wasn't ideal I really enjoyed watching Wagner bowl. To send down a really aggressive spell of short pitched bowling lasting 9 overs in 40C is a fantastic effort, even though it's not quick on the TV displayed radar gun it seems to trouble most of the batsmen.
There's a lot of talk in the Australian media about how many great fast bowlers are available to fill Hazelwood's spot but I am slightly sceptical that they have the same control and ability to apply pressure.
The deck at the MCG will be a road as usual (particularly after recent events where they over watered the pitch in an attempt to make the game interesting) so I don't anticipate that it will be gripping viewing.
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If both sides continue with the body line style bombardment there will still be a result. Not many batsmen like the ball fizzing past their nose.
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Williamson sticks the Australians in at the MCG. Supposedly the grounds man has left 10.5mm of grass on the pitch.
Raval axed and Ferguson crocked replaced by Blundell and Boult
Pattinson replaced the hamstrung Hazlewood
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Really interesting first session as the ball moved... session 2/3 were dull as dishwater
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Poor decision by Williamson to bowl first. The pitch was grassy but it wasn't anyway near as bowler friendly as the visitors assumed.
Also the Kiwis are handicapped by having a pathetic spinner in santner, he can't bowl for toffee.
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Poor decision by Williamson to bowl first. The pitch was grassy but it wasn't anyway near as bowler friendly as the visitors assumed.
Also the Kiwis are handicapped by having a pathetic spinner in santner, he can't bowl for toffee.
Have to agree unfortunately, Santner is worthless as a spinner in Test cricket. We have some great spinner as well. Ajaz Patel is sharp.
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Have to agree unfortunately, Santner is worthless as a spinner in Test cricket. We have some great spinner as well. Ajaz Patel is sharp.
Hope no other Yorkshire fans read this, prepare for a backlash
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It’s a pleasure to watch Wagner bowling and he is always smiling.
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Gotta admire Australia - they never stay down for long. Within two series they are back to being formidable- Warner, labuschane, smith, head.. and eventually Carey make their batting superb, and now with starc tweaking his action and gaining consistency, they now have the worlds best bowling attack. What a cricketing powerhouse.
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Gotta admire Australia - they never stay down for long. Within two series they are back to being formidable- Warner, labuschane, smith, head.. and eventually Carey make their batting superb, and now with starc tweaking his action and gaining consistency, they now have the worlds best bowling attack. What a cricketing powerhouse.
Labuschane has been the key difference. Warner has always been good at home as it doesn’t move. Suddnely someone who literally is scoring 50 every time makes the line up tick as the lesser players like head etc suddnely come in against a old ball and tired attack. Basically, if England could do that at 1-4 then 5/6/7 of stokes, pope and buttler would be devastating
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I reckon England would see similar results if they had an opener with a bit of consistency. Root, Stokes, Pope et al against a tired bowling attack and an old ball? Would back that every day.
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I reckon England would see similar results if they had an opener with a bit of consistency. Root, Stokes, Pope et al against a tired bowling attack and an old ball? Would back that every day.
Root, stokes, pope and buttler (or foakes) would be fearsome if we had a top three who found consistently bat long
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Wagner’s bounced out the great Steven Smith in every innings so far. Wagner seems to be in Smith’s head
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Doesn't hurt that Wagner is a quality bowler in the form of his life! Smith has also still managed to score a fair few runs as well mind.
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Kiwis in tatters 46-4, Patrick Cummins on fire.
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NZ are sadly being rolled without a fight .. shame . This test is done
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Poor captaincy from Kane to opt to bowl first. Not sure I see many away games won batting second..Dont think NZ will win batting first either but just makes it but more competitive if they batted first..
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Paine & co. are the best Test side in the world right now!
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Really feel for Wagner, the guy bowls his heart out, then contributes even with bat. Just no support whatsoever from other end be it bowlers or batsmen..that guy can't even rest for a day after that continuous bowling effort for 2 days against that mighty aussie lineup, in top form in their home conditions..
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New Zealand will get walloped but Wagner continues his stronghold over Smith, 4 from 4. Wagner also raced to 200 Test wickets, second fastest Kiwi after the legendary Sir Richard Hadlee. Wagner 42 wickets in his last 6 matches. Outstanding
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Paine & co. are the best Test side in the world right now!
Kohli says not on his watch
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Trent Boult going home with a broken hand
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Paine & co. are the best Test side in the world right now!
At home for now.
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Kohli says not on his watch
Don't think Kohli's team can win against this Aussie team in Aus but they will give better challenge than NZ..
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Paine & co. are the best Test side in the world right now!
Aus side haven’t won a test match in the subcontinent in a very long time, let alone a session. Even lost a test against Bangladesh
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Kohli says not on his watch
Considering where AUS were a year or so ago (after sandpaper-gate), they are the best time team right now. They are going to get even better.
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Aus side haven’t won a test match in the subcontinent in a very long time, let alone a session. Even lost a test against Bangladesh
They have come a long way and getting better. I wouldn't discount them in their next subcontinent outing.
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Aus side haven’t won a test match in the subcontinent in a very long time, let alone a session. Even lost a test against Bangladesh
They won a test the last time they were in India and very nearly won the series
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Don't think Kohli's team can win against this Aussie team in Aus but they will give better challenge than NZ..
India beat this same attack Hazlewood for Pattinson. India pummelled them.
They’ve got Warner and Smith back, but India’s batting is better
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Considering where AUS were a year or so ago (after sandpaper-gate), they are the best time team right now. They are going to get even better.
India are in Australia this time next year so we’ll see how Australia go against the #1 side.
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India are in Australia this time next year so we’ll see how Australia go against the #1 side.
That's a tall claim for something that's a year out.
All I can say is that right now, ranking or no ranking, AUS is the best Test side in the world
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India are certainly the only side who would challenge Australia at home right now, and I can't see them winning with smith and warner back.
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Pattinson running through the Kiwis 35-3. Williamson 0 and Taylor 2 in the same over. Might not even survive until tea
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Embarrassing tour so far for NZ, hardy shown any fight and have been blown away
Only positive was Blundell‘s century
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The most funny thing from the game was Ian Smith suggesting India aren't really a top side. Rather overconfidently proclaiming 'in home conditions we'll beat the easily'. Guess he doesn't watch much cricket.
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Hadn't seen much of Blundell before, pretty impressive innings.
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Yes he dug in and played very well, showing great concentration. I'd like to see his finishing wagon wheel though - I think it was in his fifties they showed one, and apart from three shots, every scoring stroke was legside! He put away his offside shots, but I think Aus lost patience and bowled on his stumps a lot, which I guess you can do when you're 400+ runs in front.
He got lucky early with an LBW call that didn't get reviewed, and you could say Williamson was unlucky with his LBW, so I guess that evens out.
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Yes he dug in and played very well, showing great concentration. I'd like to see his finishing wagon wheel though - I think it was in his fifties they showed one, and apart from three shots, every scoring stroke was legside! He put away his offside shots, but I think Aus lost patience and bowled on his stumps a lot, which I guess you can do when you're 400+ runs in front.
He got lucky early with an LBW call that didn't get reviewed, and you could say Williamson was unlucky with his LBW, so I guess that evens out.
So he basically did everything you’d want from a opener/number 3?!?!?! Put away all shots barring the ones he wanted and showed discipline..
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Precisely! My comment was trying to imply that I didn't see his finished wagon wheel, but even at 50 it was showing just how much he'd put away his offside shots in order to stay out there. Great adaptation after being caught behind in the first innings.
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No idea how the Kiwis produce so many quality players from such a small population. Seems like every other series there's some promising player I've never heard of before.
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There was a stat talked about in the recent England vs New Zealand Test commentary. Something along the lines of - for every 1 NZ player who has a cricket contract, there are 7 contracted players in the UK.
Just underlines that they're doing something right in New Zealand.
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Pink Test in Sydney, the Kiwis are ravaged by injuries. Williamson, Nicholls, Santner, Southee and Boult all out.
Glenn Phillips debut, Raval, Henry, Astle and Somerville into the side. Latham skippers as well.
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Paine wins the toss and bats. Might be a tough old day for the Kiwis with two spinners.
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Another 100 for Marnus. Looks like this wicket is going to turn square on day 3 - no pace or bounce
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Labuschagne’s emergence has been quite staggering. In his first 93 FC innings he mustered 4 centuries. Pretty much a journeyman.
In his last 42 FC/Test innings he’s piled up 9 centuries - 4 for Australia and 5 for Glamorgan. Incredible
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Labuschagne’s emergence has been quite staggering. In his first 93 FC innings he mustered 4 centuries. Pretty much a journeyman.
In his last 42 FC/Test innings he’s piled up 9 centuries - 4 for Australia and 5 for Glamorgan. Incredible
Matthew Maynard has a lot to answer for!
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One man advert for never writing off a player.
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Labuschagne is the modern day Dean Jones.
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I’m feeling quite jealous that the criminals seem to have found another run machine. Why can’t that happen with England.
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Pitch looks like it’s gonna rag square as early as day 2
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I’m feeling quite jealous that the criminals seem to have found another run machine. Why can’t that happen with England.
Because Labuschagne was dropped and told to iron out his technical issues - which he did in Wales. Whilst our bunch of ‘superstars’ live on the ‘it’s my natural game’ motto.
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I’m feeling quite jealous that the criminals seem to have found another run machine. Why can’t that happen with England.
A bit disrespectful, no?
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I’m feeling quite jealous that the criminals seem to have found another run machine. Why can’t that happen with England.
Still need to prove himself in Asian conditions.
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Because Labuschagne was dropped and told to iron out his technical issues - which he did in Wales. Whilst our bunch of ‘superstars’ live on the ‘it’s my natural game’ motto.
This
Ballance went away.. hasn’t changed
Bairstow went away first time and changed .. now he doesn’t want to as he’s a white baller now
Butter.. seems to want to but also isn’t changing
Lyth didn’t change
Robson didn’t change
Not just technically but probably mentally too
How many years now have we been told about England being positive.. pro active.. brand of cricket .. counter attacking.. entertaining ...all those other buzz words
Also, watch him (and Smith tbf) bat.. they have technical issues but.. but.. they are disciplined and only play when they want and don’t generally get caught playing to many shots . Again, unlike most of this englsnd line up, who think stroke making is the way forward
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I’m feeling quite jealous that the criminals seem to have found another run machine. Why can’t that happen with England.
Keep guessing champ. Your efforts to stay internationally relevant entertain us all.
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Prior to 2019, Marnus had zero scores above 150 in red cricket. Within 6 months he’s done it 5-6 times. That’s what listening and learning helps you achieve
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Listening, learning AND good quality coaching.
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Listening, learning AND good quality coaching.
Evidence and confidence.
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Does Mathew Maynard have coaching videos online?
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Does Mathew Maynard have coaching videos online?
If yes, can we send it to England batsmen, but will they listen and be willing to change ;)
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^ I am willing to change to Maynard's coaching and batting technique.
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Embarrassing performance from New Zealand. One of the worst series they’ve played in a very very long time.
Credit to Australia
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If you have any aspirations of winning in Australia you need at least two/three 140kph+ bowlers. New Zealand had a horror with injuries but Boult, Southee and Henry at all mid 130s. Ferguson was the X factor but got injured.
Australia had Starc, Cummins, Pattinson and Hazlewood all 140+, Starc more closer to 150.
Warner certainly loves facing medium pacers at home though, 786 at over 100. Labuschagne was the stand out though 794 at 100+. Passed 50 in all but one innings.