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WC 1st Semi Final: India v New Zealand - Manchester 9/7/19 (NZ won by 18 runs)

Bazal

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This over is crucial...they say you double the score after 30, if they can get five or six here they're well on track for 225+!
 

shiznit

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In all seriousness...

Are all the commentators reading this pitch way wrong??

They are all adamant that this is a great batting wicket but we are treating it like a slow sticky wicket.

The fact that Kane decided to bat first would probably say the booth is probably more on the money here..
 

Bazal

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In all seriousness...

Are all the commentators reading this pitch way wrong??

They are all adamant that this is a great batting wicket but we are treating it like a slow sticky wicket.

The fact that Kane decided to bat first would probably say the booth is probably more on the money here..

It's seaming and turning and the cutters are gripping. I'd lean towards the middle of the two. The batsmen have clearly seen more than the folks in the box, but I still also think they've been too conservative.

They're batting like it's a 220 minefield when it's probably a par 280-ish pitch
 
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In all seriousness...

Are all the commentators reading this pitch way wrong??

They are all adamant that this is a great batting wicket but we are treating it like a slow sticky wicket.

The fact that Kane decided to bat first would probably say the booth is probably more on the money here..

From what I’m seeing it’s a wicket that gives the bowlers a chance, and taking spin well.. And India have bowled brilliantly thus far...

If NZ can get to 40 overs still with only 2 down they’d aim for another 90-100 runs... that could be a very competitive total
 

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