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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #300 on: May 30, 2015, 10:52:51 PM »
It looked like Cook had a lapse of concentration there. I don't know why he chose that shot. Tough out for Lyth. Rest of the wickets fell to some excellent bowling.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #301 on: May 31, 2015, 12:27:59 AM »
I only watched the first session but Cook was unreal with his leaves. If he can do that to Australia he will do well.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #302 on: May 31, 2015, 07:31:53 AM »
Still, a run rate of 2.8 an over for England yesterday showed the quality of the bowling. Nobody got on top of it. Had England remembered the golden rule at headingley (bowl full) NZ wouldn't have done so well.


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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #303 on: May 31, 2015, 08:43:22 AM »
England in Captain Cook currently have the best opener in world cricket..
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #304 on: May 31, 2015, 09:08:10 AM »
Quote from: tim2000s on May 31, 2015, 07:31:53 AM
Still, a run rate of 2.8 an over for England yesterday showed the quality of the bowling. Nobody got on top of it. Had England remembered the golden rule at headingley (bowl full) NZ wouldn't have done so well.


Englar haven't bowled full in about three years, why would they start now?

Eng will do well to make parity today.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #305 on: May 31, 2015, 09:36:17 AM »
Can Ian Bell stand up when we need him and make some important first innings runs when we need them, decent 70odd will be key from either Bell or Butler. Overcast, new ball and world class opening bowlers could be very tough.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #306 on: May 31, 2015, 09:52:37 AM »
New Zealand with a 300 plus lead by the end of play today (rain allowing)

Gonna be tough from england to draw or win from here imo.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #307 on: May 31, 2015, 10:21:40 AM »
Bell fails after looking solid yesterday.

nz have a chance of a 40-50 run lead here
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #308 on: May 31, 2015, 10:30:34 AM »
2013 looking a long time ago for Ian Bell.

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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #309 on: May 31, 2015, 10:31:11 AM »
Quote from: Seniorplayer on May 31, 2015, 08:43:22 AM
England in Captain Cook currently have the best opener in world cricket..
Clearly untrue. The best opener, by a country mile, is the pocket Dynamo Davy Warner.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #310 on: May 31, 2015, 10:32:56 AM »
According to Twitter, Ian Bell has never scored 50+ against the Kiwis in a home Test match.
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #311 on: May 31, 2015, 10:36:29 AM »
From what I have seen from these last couple of tests and a few more before that, this is my 5 cents about the batting.

1. Openers look in good knick now and will hold their spots for the Ashes.
2. Balance looks rubbish IMO, Aussies LH bowlers will make him look silly.
3. Root is your best and should be at 3.
4. Bell needs to be there for this Ashes series, you need that experience.
5. I don't know if Ali should be at 8. He is probably your future number 4?
6. Bring back KP!

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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #312 on: May 31, 2015, 10:39:20 AM »
High class swing bowling from Southee
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #313 on: May 31, 2015, 10:40:06 AM »
Laughable that broad still comes in at 9. How long will he last today!
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Re: England vs New Zealand test series.
« Reply #314 on: May 31, 2015, 10:40:17 AM »
Trent Boult and Tim Southee are one the best opening pairs around. Only Harris and Mitch and Steyn and Philander are in their class.
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