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Is this a good score but New Zealand? Watched the first hour last night and thought the ball was doing a lot and we couldn't get a wicket because our bowling was inconsistent! Just have to wait till tomorrow morning to see where we will be at? I suppose?
 
waspish said:
Is this a good score but New Zealand? Watched the first hour last night and thought the ball was doing a lot and we couldn't get a wicket because our bowling was inconsistent! Just have to wait till tomorrow morning to see where we will be at? I suppose?
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Just caught up with the highlights. They’ve probably got 50 more than they should. They scored 80 off the last 8 overs.

That being said, it’s not a huge score and England won’t be too downhearted with it should we take the last wicket early doors later.

The pitch seems fine, but is a bit slow and tacky with not a lot of carry.

England could easily score 400 tomorrow if a few batters get in.

Even first day though for me.
 
I wasn’t sure what the bowling strategy was. We bowled too wide and perhaps too short. NZ rode their luck a bit.
 
Wtf

Suppose 2 up New Zealand at home want to end on a high plus England batting luck run out, because the last two tests we have give so many chance that been dropped plus missing a lot knicks!

Also when you win a series both team relax!

When a team have lost a series I give no credit for the team losing to come out and perform! Why? Because means nought you lost!

When England used to be 3/4'down against the Aussies then win one of the last 2 tests then celebrate like they've won the series always annoyed me! It meant nought!

Just heard New Zealand have only 3 test matches in the next 12 months how can that be right when England probably have 15+
 
waspish said:
Wtf

Suppose 2 up New Zealand at home want to end on a high plus England batting luck run out, because the last two tests we have give so many chance that been dropped plus missing a lot knicks!

Also when you win a series both team relax!

When a team have lost a series I give no credit for the team losing to come out and perform! Why? Because means nought you lost!

When England used to be 3/4'down against the Aussies then win one of the last 2 tests then celebrate like they've won the series always annoyed me! It meant nought!

Just heard New Zealand have only 3 test matches in the next 12 months how can that be right when England probably have 15+
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Spot on about meaningless tests.

They go on about Mark Butchers amazing test innings against Australia.
Weren't we 3-0 down?

Don't get me wrong I'd be buzzing if that were my lad, but in the terms of great innings then scoring a ton when it's 1-1 and not 200 when you're 3-0 will always be bigger.

Matthew Hayden was lauded as a great opener for the Aussies. Piece of piss when McGrath and Warne have just bowled out the opposition for 100!
 
Pubteam Lomas said:
Spot on about meaningless tests.

They go on about Mark Butchers amazing test innings against Australia.
Weren't we 3-0 down?

Don't get me wrong I'd be buzzing if that were my lad, but in the terms of great innings then scoring a ton when it's 1-1 and not 200 when you're 3-0 will always be bigger.

Matthew Hayden was lauded as a great opener for the Aussies. Piece of piss when McGrath and Warne have just bowled out the opposition for 100!
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One of the things I like about Test cricket is every game feels important. I've never thought of Ashes tests after the series has been decided as dead rubbers, you always want to beat them! With the WTC they do all actually count now aswell.
 
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