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[Righthand]

The ball will swing more in New Zealand. I think Amir will have a much better series than England even if the fielders drop catches.

I am curious to see how Mohammad Amir fares. He has flashes of brilliance but haven't had the same venom for which he was termed as a prodigy.

He has had enough time so should be fine now. PCB has invested a lot in him so they can rightfully expect results.

[ajnabi02]

1st day rained off

[csnew]

NZ will probably only need 4 days. Of recent, matches haven't gone the full 5 days anyway

[wasted_talent]

NZ will probably only need 4 days. Of recent, matches haven't gone the full 5 days anyway

Interesting... not even giving Pakistan a glimmer of hope?

[csnew]

Interesting... not even giving Pakistan a glimmer of hope?

None whatsoever, Pakistan have not played in conditions with a swinging ball in a very long time (And no I don't count their last tour of England as typical English conditions given most of the pitches were flat)

[wasted_talent]

None whatsoever, Pakistan have not played in conditions with a swinging ball in a very long time (And no I don't count their last tour of England as typical English conditions given most of the pitches were flat)

Intriguing. Genuinely feel they will compete. Lets see

[csnew]

Wow Kane won a toss! About flipping time.

Can't believe Henry isn't playing, the extra pace would definitely trouble them

[smilley792]

And it's on the telly!! Woohoo

F you cricket Australia and bt sports!!! NZ all the way.

[liscon12]

Who's standing at second slip, never seen him before.

[Righthand]

Very very impressed with the openers so far. If they can see off the new ball the middle order should be able to do reasonably well. Scoring 300+ would be great for batting confidence!

[csnew]

Fair to say we've bowled pretty poor in the first hour given the conditions. Southee all over the shop

Pakistan have also done well given they've had no match practice.

[ppccopener]

My pakistan mate said this kid baber is a future star
Decent start from pak.

[csnew]

Maybe I jinxed southee, complete contrast this spell. 2 down, hopefully a couple more before lunch

[liscon12]

Very very impressed with the openers so far. If they can see off the new ball the middle order should be able to do reasonably well. Scoring 300+ would be great for batting confidence!

You were saying...........haha it's okay Misbah and Younis are in.

[csnew]

4 down! Pretty poor shot from younis. Not a bad debut for the medium pacer, couldn't ask for a better pitch mind you.
One more before lunch