2nd ODI: New Zealand v Australia at Napier on Feb 2, 2017

[TheParraboy]

Lets not kid ourselves, we were woefull in game 1, doubt we will se a similar comeback again to what Stonis provided in this fixture. Our top order need to pull their finger out

Expecting NZ to seal the series here

 

[mozza91]

Our batting lineup is AIDS. If NZ don't win the series 3-0 nil they should be banned from International cricket in all 3 formats.

 

[Iafeta]

I'm hearing rain is in store. Napier has apparently sun for the next 10 days except for the day of game 2.

If Stoinis can bat in all 11 spots my money is on Straya.

 

[Twizzle]

We need a real keeper, 29 extras is way too many.

 

[Bazal]

Not sure how you can entirely blame Handscomb for 16 wides and 5 leg byes....8 byes is a bit many, granted, but he wouldn't have even been thinking about keeping until an hour or two before the game.

 

[Twizzle]

He did not keep well and if Dickfingers has more back spasms we need a proper keeper imo.

 

[JJ]

Handscomb was terrible, but in fairness to him he probably hasn't been practicing and wasn't expecting to keep - Latham was impressive I thought - he had a single domestic game and a week or so notice - Handscomb looked to have rather profound problems - then again so does Wade

 

[TheParraboy]

I'm hearing rain is in store. Napier has apparently sun for the next 10 days except for the day of game 2.

If Stoinis can bat in all 11 spots my money is on Straya.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least if Stoinis doesn't reach 25 runs in any of his next 10 ODIs.

Would be over the moon the be proven wrong and he turns out to be very consistent, particularly over the next few years, Would probably mean bye bye Mitch Marsh from the squad

 

[TheParraboy]

Not sure how you can entirely blame Handscomb for 16 wides and 5 leg byes....8 byes is a bit many, granted, but he wouldn't have even been thinking about keeping until an hour or two before the game.

Yup cant blame Handscombe, Wade would have been better but cant blame the backup keeper with limited to no preparation (couple of bbl games dont cut it)

If you are gonna blame someone for the loss

Any of our top 5 batsman

 

[Twizzle]

Its not Handscombe's fault, he didn't pick himself as a keeper.

He is not up to it at this level and it could be a good opportunity for some one to get a gig and show they can do better than Dickfingers.

 

[hineyrulz]

Not sure how you can entirely blame Handscomb for 16 wides and 5 leg byes....8 byes is a bit many, granted, but he wouldn't have even been thinking about keeping until an hour or two before the game.

And 8 byes is probably an improvement on what the Nugget would of let through.

 

[hineyrulz]

Handscomb was terrible, but in fairness to him he probably hasn't been practicing and wasn't expecting to keep - Latham was impressive I thought - he had a single domestic game and a week or so notice - Handscomb looked to have rather profound problems - then again so does Wade

Latham looked more than capable, but after the last few months of watching Scissorhands it wouldn't take much to look impressive.

 

[JJ]

Guptill's hamstring rules him out of ODI 2 - Dean Brownlie into squad

Guess he might open, they seem to like Neesham there, so that might be an option with de Grandhomme in

I'd like to see Matt Henry play

 

[2 weeks]

Sam Whiteman seems to be next cab off the rank, if the chatter is right

 

[Iafeta]

Guptill's hamstring rules him out of ODI 2 - Dean Brownlie into squad

Guess he might open, they seem to like Neesham there, so that might be an option with de Grandhomme in

I'd like to see Matt Henry play

Never again should be how you finish the last sentence. Unless you like a barrage of crowd catches off half trackers and half volleys.

 

[Meth]

Guptill's hamstring rules him out of ODI 2 - Dean Brownlie into squad

Guess he might open, they seem to like Neesham there, so that might be an option with de Grandhomme in

I'd like to see Matt Henry play

I'd like to see Munro open and Brownlie down the order if Guptill is out (and Munro is in). I do think we're short of some hitting power though

 

[Meth]

I was really impressed (and intrigued) by Latham's keeping. For game 2, would like to see...

Latham
Munro
Williamson
Taylor
Broom
Brownlie
Neesham
Santner
Southee
Ferguson (fair's fair- he bowled well enough...not sure Henry is banging down the door)
Boult

Although, I wouldn't mind de Grandhomme ahead of Brownlie (as much of a fan of Brownlie as I am)

 

[Bazal]

Sam Whiteman seems to be next cab off the rank, if the chatter is right

Him or Jimmy Peirson would be fine. Both good enough keepers and both dangerous batsmen.

 

[OVP]

I didn't hear one thing on who actually replaced Edward Penishands as skipper. Who on earth is our captain ?

 

[JJ]

Never again should be how you finish the last sentence. Unless you like a barrage of crowd catches off half trackers and half volleys.

He's top 10 ODI bowler, plus good chance to regain some confidence against minnows...

If he plays he needs to play for Southee and take the new ball - I still like him...