2nd Test: New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Christchurch, Dec 26-30 2018 - NEW ZEALAND WON BY 423 RUNS

[Iafeta]

Yes I think so. Both Boult and Wagner in particular are in very poor form. Boult bowled ok to Gunathilaka but that lad simply refuses to stay square on so he’s an absolute bunny in these conditions.

 

[Meth]

Yes I think so. Both Boult and Wagner in particular are in very poor form. Boult bowled ok to Gunathilaka but that lad simply refuses to stay square on so he’s an absolute bunny in these conditions.

Not sure we are good enough to carry two out of form bowlers and I know which one I'm inclined to carry.

 

[Iafeta]

What an absolutely appalling stroke from Mendis. Not sure he’s that flash when he’s not on a Basin featherbed. Horrible stroke.

 

[Meth]

big wicket- de Grandhomme picks up Mendis

 

[Meth]

What an absolutely appalling stroke from Mendis. Not sure he’s that flash when he’s not on a Basin featherbed. Horrible stroke.

I threw a lazy one like that in the backyard yesterday

 

[JJ]

Is it getting to a point where we need to talk about Trent Boult?

No, it's not.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Trent Boult is a donkey like Mitchell Starc

 

[Iafeta]

He’s very Michelle Starc like at the moment, yes.

 

[Iafeta]

I’m surprised Trent Boult didn’t continue. Silva has shown himself to be an absolutely compulsive cover driver. Keep throwing them out there and he will edge one.

 

[Meth]

Tim Southee's day, but not New Zealand's day. Sri Lanka's day. Lakmal's day- that's his career best innings bowling.

Nevertheless, the game is certainly not out of New Zealand's reach. A couple of wickets in the first session tomorrow, and Matthew's most importantly, and New Zealand might be back on a more even footing pretty quickly.

 

[Meth]

Very important session, this one

 

[Meth]

Boult gets reward for bowling well this morning. He gets Silva, caught by Southee at 3rd slip. Big wicket

94/5

 

[Iafeta]

I’m surprised Trent Boult didn’t continue. Silva has shown himself to be an absolutely compulsive cover driver. Keep throwing them out there and he will edge one.

You’re welcome Kane. I’ll send my paypal details through

 

[Iafeta]

Amazing catch. Southee!!!

 

[Meth]

And now Boult nabs Dickwella. Southee takes another ripper- one handed, at slip. 100/5

NZ are back in it

 

[JJ]

f**k me Southee has brilliant hands that was astonishing

 

[Meth]

Southee is in everything in this Test

 

[JJ]

We can talk about Boult now if you want fellas lol

He's fine.

 

[Meth]

We can talk about Boult now if you want fellas lol

He's fine.

Yeah, getting due reward for bowling well. Now he has Perera plumb

 

[Meth]

In this series, Boult has been bowling well enough for no reward. Good to see him getting the reward. I guess the think is that he is a strike bowler, so he needs to strike.

100/7