Only Test: New Zealand v Zimbabwe at Napier Jan 26-30, 2012

[Meth]

Streaky way to do it, but a well deserved 50 from Waitling.

 

[JJ]

Watling doing well... might be a good selection in the long run, he definitely can keep, so more time behind the stumps and he'll be the long term option


I am still tring to work out WTF McCullum was doing when Williamson was run out

 

[Meth]

Is anybody listening to Waddle on Radio Sport commentary? He normally goes ok, but he's off his head today. He's suggesting that not out's should be regarded as out in calculating averages- e.g Bradman's average would be 86 instead of 99, on account of his unbeaten innings. Just bizarrely mental dribble.

 

[JJ]

Is anybody listening to Waddle on Radio Sport commentary? He normally goes ok, but he's off his head today. He's suggesting that not out's should be regarded as out in calculating averages- e.g Bradman's average would be 86 instead of 99, on account of his unbeaten innings. Just bizarrely mental dribble.

I've heard him making that argument before, just non-sensical, batsmen have two responsibilities, score runs and not be dismissed!

Averages are flawed, median score would probably be a better representation... but maybe he's had a few too many drinks before lunch

 

[JB]

Nice 50 from Watling, gotta get runs out of your keeper so it's a handy start from him. These bowlers are plodders though, Vitori looks like he can barely make the run up.

Bracewell and Southee hopefully to develop their batting, both need to get out of the 4 or nothing mindset though.

 

[IanG]

Still raining?

 

[Meth]

Play abandoned for the day

 

[IanG]

Play abandoned for the day

Yeah just heard on the radio. Your women's team got washed out again today as well

 

[Hallatia]

play was officially abandoned at 3:50pm local:crazy:

 

[Hallatia]

Ross Taylor has been sidelined for three to four weeks after picking up a calf strain this morning in Napier. Taylor will miss the rest of the Zimbabwe series and is hoping to be fit for the home one-dayers against South Africa in late February.

 

[Horrie Is God]

Ross Taylor has been sidelined for three to four weeks after picking up a calf strain this morning in Napier. Taylor will miss the rest of the Zimbabwe series and is hoping to be fit for the home one-dayers against South Africa in late February.

Hard as nails Ross Taylor..

Just the guy you would pick to bat for your life..:sarcasm:

 

[Wilson1]

Good chance that Zimbabwe can hold out for the draw now.

 

[African Monkey]

Hard as nails Ross Taylor..

Just the guy you would pick to bat for your life..:sarcasm:

Was that an attempt at trolling???

We must score quickly this morning and look to get to 500 before lunch.

 

[Meth]

Hard as nails Ross Taylor..

Just the guy you would pick to bat for your life..:sarcasm:

Not your best effort

 

[Meth]

Good contribution from Southee in the context of this game. Hopefully Boult can stick with Waitling long enough for him to get 100- but we can declare any time now

 

[ozbash]

Good chance that Zimbabwe can hold out for the draw now.

I dont think so mate.

Can see the Zimbots batting twice today, still wont be enough.

 

[Meth]

For the sake of drama, I'd love Boult to get out with Waitling needing to get a few runs with Martin.

 

[Meth]

wow. drama. Waitling nearly run out for 99.

Great 100 Waitling. Bring it in.

 

[Meth]

495/7 dec

Waitling 102*

 

[Meth]

Mawoyo gone. b Martin. 2/1