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England in New Zealand 2013

Discussion in 'International Cricket' started by stopmeandslapme, Feb 4, 2013.

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  1. RebelBhoy

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    Day 5 lunch. The night watchman is still watching.

    A certain. Draw but this is still a fascinating phase of the game. England can put the NZ bowlers through a serious amount of work here. Test 2 is only 3 days away. Win the toss and bat there and England could be laying the groundwork to winning the second test right now.
     
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    RebelBhoy, Mar 9, 2013
  2. stopmeandslapme

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    New Zealand will be disappointed to not force a win from such a dominant position, that will probably dampen their spirit too.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 10, 2013
  3. stopmeandslapme

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    Heard it's forecast to rain heavily on days 4 and 5 so England really need to make New Zealand follow on if they are to win this match. New Zealand are 66-3 needing another 200 odd to avoid that.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 15, 2013
  4. stopmeandslapme

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    Just heard on Talksport that it's "95%" certain there'll be no play today. Bugger.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 17, 2013
  5. Rubik's Tube

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    The Bbc are reporting the deciding test as if England will have to battle to avoid the follow on, but we'll start Day 3 on a flat pitch against an aging ball.

    Its a bit premature, but if we get a couple of good partnerships I can see us batting to a small lead by lunch on Day 4. We could win this series yet!
     
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    Rubik's Tube, Mar 23, 2013
  6. stopmeandslapme

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    Inexperienced middle order - could go either way.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 23, 2013
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    Good opportunity for the young lads (Root and Bairstow) to step up and do it under a bit of pressure - if they do it will stand us in good stead for the Ashes
     
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    smhbcfc, Mar 23, 2013
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    Not the most accurate prediction I've ever made! A long battle to save the series now! :(
     
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    Rubik's Tube, Mar 24, 2013
  9. stopmeandslapme

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    Shame Broad threw away his wicket as without Swann our tail is weak. Expect whether we bowl out NZ or not that England will have 4 and a bit sessions to defend. The target of 400 odd will be too much to try to chase.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 24, 2013
  10. smhbcfc

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    I do remember England setting NZ a big total on one of these drop in pitches a few years ago - they made a good fist at getting there (Nathan Astle got a double hundred I think)
    These pitches don't deteriorate
    However, I don't think our team are playing well enough to get 400+ unless Cook/Trott get a big hundred
     
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    smhbcfc, Mar 24, 2013

  11. Sweats

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    Need a wicket. .
     
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    Sweats, Mar 24, 2013
  12. Black Cat Kiwi

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    Just another six
     
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    Black Cat Kiwi, Mar 25, 2013
  13. stopmeandslapme

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    Can't see England getting out of this.
     
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    stopmeandslapme, Mar 25, 2013
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