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[brokenbat]

it also dispels the myth of "dead pitches". this is the fourth game on a supposed "unsporting track" - three have been massive thrashings, and the fourth is shaping up to be a thriller. whats the problem??

[InternalTraining]

The 10 the wicket partnership between the keeper Sarfaraz and pacer Rahat was great! Sarfaraz would have reached his century a lot earlier had he not protected Rahat's wicket. This was great test cricket batting!

Day 5 is going to be exciting.

[wasted_talent]

totally agree...

would seem people just dont like seeing a different type of challenge... which is what the asian pitches present!

[InternalTraining]

Credit to the Kiwis, they made no silly excuses and came back roaring. And, the way the pitch is turning, they could take this match.

[tushar sehgal]

Credit to the Kiwis, they made no silly excuses and came back roaring. And, the way the pitch is turning, they could take this match.

Agreed, first team to show fight and adapt to UAE challenge, compared to all the moaning and whinging from other (non-dead track producing) nations. I am enjoying this game a lot from neutral perspective, don't know which team I want to win this match.

[Gerry SA]

Gotta wonder how much higher Ross Taylor's average would be if New Zealand had a couple more batsmen averaging 40+, rather than mid 30s. Taylor is a class apart in his side. Shame Ryder threw away his career.

[potzy248]

Gotta wonder how much higher Ross Taylor's average would be if New Zealand had a couple more batsmen averaging 40+, rather than mid 30s. Taylor is a class apart in his side. Shame Ryder threw away his career.

Williamson will surpass all other NZ batsman. Having a tough time on this tour however.
Taylor always seems to get us out of trouble. Great player.

[Gerry SA]

Williamson will surpass all other NZ batsman. Having a tough time on this tour however.
Taylor always seems to get us out of trouble. Great player.

The pieces are there for the Kiwis to develop into a good side.

Latham looks a fine young player.
Williamson
Taylor
Anderson is potentially a great all rounder.
Neesham is more a batsman who bowls but he could develop his bowling.

If they can ever solve Ryder's problems, he's the x factor player.

Southee, Boult and Wagner is a very good seam attack

[tushar sehgal]

Another guy worth watching will be that Craig guy. He seems to have the tempermant to bat in tests for a lower order guy

[Wickets-then-runs]

Mark Craig has that X factor that spells a stellar career!

[tushar sehgal]

Mark Craig has that X factor that spells a stellar career!

Don't know about the X-Y-Z factors but you get a feel sometimes watching guys play, same as Angelo Matthews, I remember mentioning his name on here a while back and not everyone was that convinced but he is coming along well now. From NZ point of view other player who looks like he could have it is the bowler (can't remember his name) Mcglenahan or something like that....Southee is talented but never will be one that goes above or even what people expected off him..steady but nothing more than that...just my view from outside

[Gerry SA]

Kiwis must wish they had another Dan Vettori lurking somewhere back home, if they had a better spinner they would've won this match.

[brokenbat]

Well played NZ. Instead of whining about alien conditions, they bounced back superbly.

[Gerry SA]

At a time when cricket is mourning, Brendan McCullum plays a fitting tribute to the late Phillip Hughes. McCullum hits the fastest Test century ever by a Kiwi to put a smile on many people's faces.

[smilley792]

Sat watching. Mccullum just going for it.

100 in 78 balls. Fastest test century by a new zealander. 
6 sixes so far. Most by a new Zealand opener in tests. 

He didn't really celebrate his ton. Just a big emotional hug with Williamson. 

Much respect for these guys playing at mo.