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[Number4]

So what's the verdict on this for those that have been watching and Aussie public?

Commentators seem to like it from what I've heard

I think it has been a success... But needs to be played under the right conditions too I think.

[sanredrose]

Aus have held their nerves to cross the line. Is this only test played in day-night condition ? It was very interesting to see the pink ball behavior. Wonder how it would behave in subcontinent with evening due conditions ...

[ProCricketer1982]

So what's the verdict on this for those that have been watching and Aussie public?

Commentators seem to like it from what I've heard

Success, miles ahead of a 500 innings test match. Keep the wicket lively and we might see decent techniques return to test cricket.

[lazza32]

Now this is a test match. A true contest between bat and ball. Interesting to see the ball move as the lights start to work.

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[cricketbadger]

Success, miles ahead of a 500 innings test match. Keep the wicket lively and we might see decent techniques return to test cricket.

Decent techniques return???

Negative Nigel strikes again

[ProCricketer1982]

Decent techniques return???

Negative Nigel strikes again

Go on then, tell me that these players aren't playing on the up? Playing away from their body? Able to handle short pitch bowling properly, the swinging ball (ashes anyone??), unable to grind out a innings in tough conditions (just look at this and the SA vs ind games and even the Indian coach said it)etc. yes, their techniques aren't as good because of 2020/odi and I don't think any sane person would dispute it.

If you want to assume it's negative be my guest, couldn't care less but please don't sit there are make out these players are. A patch on the players of previous generations. They are only good on flat tracks and fall apart when it gets tough and 50 off 150 balls is needed

[cricketbadger]

Thats the game now, its evolving, for better or worse

Love to see you get in there and block the life out of it, so you can walk away with 10 from 150 balls but at least the technique was perfect

[edge]

From what I've watched didn't think the ball did too much at all, looked like a good balance. More of these tests around the world instead of the usual Koolaburra not moving off straight on roads and maybe batsmen other than Cook/Root/Williamson will remember how to play the swinging ball again too. If it brings the numbers in to grounds and the cricket stays of high quality then fantastic.

[roco]

I have to agree for the worse

Batsmen have got used to batting on roads with crisp balls so technique gone out the window

If more tests were like this then they would have to find a way as others have done in history

Only other choice is produce roads every match get 500 plays 500 and kill test cricket

[ProCricketer1982]

Thats the game now, its evolving, for better or worse

Love to see you get in there and block the life out of it, so you can walk away with 10 from 150 balls but at least the technique was perfect

At least the game might last five days like a test match should rather than 3 days. If NZ had dug in second innings and two had gotm50 off 150 they would probably win..

I'm not a pro so asking me to bat is clueless. Just look at the dismissals, guptil, Taylor's drop.. Flashy one day shots

[roco]

Either side would have killed for a kallis or Dravid (not cook as it is the Aussies)

One of their classic innings would have been invaluable but no one one either side bar Williamson could play that type of knock

[smilley792]

Thats the game now, its evolving, for better or worse

Who on earth would want anything to evolve for the worse??

[ProCricketer1982]

Who on earth would want anything to evolve for the worse??

I suppose our vision of better or worse could be different though

[cricketbadger]

I suppose our vision of better or worse could be different though

Precisely that.

People prefer traditional old school test match cricket, or they enjoy the new aggressive approach. Both viewed positively or negatively depending on your own view point and preference

[brokenbat]

Full marks to Aus and NZ for being brave enough to be the first...high class entertainment.