Aussies v. Black Caps - 3 Tests.

Post by **Donny** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:48 pm

3/148. Labu 50, Burns 53.

Steve Smith 14*, Tim Southee 2/52.

Post by **Donny** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:07 pm

4/155. Smith out for 16, Wagner 2/35.

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:33 pm

6/167 at Stumps. Australia leads by 417.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:39 am

"While the late strikes may have lifted morale in the Kiwis' dressing room, they have only highlighted how difficult it will be for their batsmen under lights.

If they are to save this game, they will likely have to bat through two evening sessions. Twelve of the 26 wickets to fall have come in the final period of the day.

The Kiwis showed that it's not just the new ball that is threatening at night. The ball was into its 43rd over when Australia lost four quick wickets in a dramatic finish to the day."

(SMH)

Play Tests entirely at night under lights!

23 YIPPEE!!! · Post by **23 YIPPEE!!!** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:54 am

A quck fire 50 runs extra then nz will be batting I feel it maybe all over by the end of todays play nz will crumble in the twilight session with pink ball and starc bowling

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:54 pm

9/217 declared. NZ need just 467.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:55 pm

Paine declares. 9 down

5fa for Southee.

468 to win for the Caps.

Post by **Jezza** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:27 pm

0/6 after 5 overs.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:27 pm

TP spared Hazlewood batting.

But Oz have fallen short of the plan to bat five sessions so NZ start under lights.

Handy 28-run "last"-wicket partnership between Starc and Lyon.

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Meanwhile, TV commentators discuss Oz's failure to the short ball. It's suggested NZ will continue with short-ball tactics, now that Oz batsmen have been exposed.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:32 pm

First wicket to Starc.

NZ 1/6.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:33 pm

Starc gets Raval.

The best batsman in the world comes to the crease.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:39 pm

Ponting says this is a good match-up for Oz (Starc vs. Williamson).

We're told Starc has a good record against Kane.

But Starc starts with two gifts (if Healy were commentating, he would say "rubbish bowling") that are eased for boundaries.

Kane reaches double figures in three balls.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:47 pm

And then Kane effortlessly drives Cummins for 4.

K · Post by K » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:49 pm

But Lyon comes on and first ball gets Kane, popping up to bat pad.

NZ in big trouble now.

We're told Lyon is on a hat-trick.

But Taylor survives.

Replays show a puff of dust from the footmarks from the dismissal ball.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:56 pm

K wrote: and first ball gets Kane

Kane ? Being on first name terms with Williamson doesn't make his 48 runs for twice out, excusable. Fail.

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