Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test at the MCG December 26-30

[JimmyBeerCans]

Sick of these minnow countries touring Australia.

To be fair there is only about 4 good cricket nations the rest are hot garbage

 

[philreich]

I don't know how people come up with certain stats, but Cummins' LBW decision to dismiss Nicholls was the first time he's got an LBW in his favour since he got de Kock in South Africa, in March last year.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

That was a nasty ball.

Not much Watling could do there, would have got most batsmen out.

What the **** do you do with it? That was about as unplayable as it gets.

 

[The Convert]

We will need a good first session tomorrow, at least a few wickets or we are looking at a draw at best.



Poor leaving technique from Labuschagne, no luck about it.

Bit like Darling really. Just poor defence

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[k31th]

well fielded by Warner there

 

[deanc]

Plugger35 said:
All the talk yesterday about this being the best MCG pitch in years isn't looking so clever now, this has turned into another MCG road.

If Paine and Head are approaching tons you know it's a flat pitch.

I'll back us to score over 400 too if we ever get a chance to bat.

Might bookmark this post Plugger to recall and seek your advice when the Kiwi's are 5 for 60..!!!!

Just a lucky guess in hindsight....?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Warne is so good to listen to. Wish he could be on all day

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Yes and no.

Australia’s 400 scores have been among the slowest they’ve made this century, the NZ bowling has been quite respectable and asked a lot of questions. Pakistan’s was diabolical. But you could easily argue the reverse about their batting

NZ's bowling at best is aimed at containing they just don't have the venom to blitz through a decent top order.

 

[Borisdog]

What the fu** do you do with it? That was about as unplayable as it gets.

The only thing you can hope for is your reflexes are good enough to drop your hands.

Not many around good enough or quick enough for that in any country’s top 4 , let alone a #6

 

[corbies]

I watched the Paine LBW closely 4 times, and each time had no doubt it hit him just outside the line, but ... out.

This part is just plain wrong AH. You can say what you like about the projection part because no one will ever know with 100% certainty what would have happened to the ball but the impact part is certain. There's a massive line that runs stump to stump and the impact of the ball was plotted in the exact spot it hit Paine. It hit him in line. It actually happened, there's no interpretation in it.

 

[CURVE]

One day Australia’s going to play four pacemen in a match and it will probably be the most intimidating attack since the great days of the West Indies. Starc, Cummings, Hazlewood and Pattinson would be a scary proposition for any opposition.

 

[KennyHuntersBlues]

So unfair New Zealand have to bat on the 3rd Morning. Such a hard time to bat..

And in the daylight with a red ball

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

This part is just plain wrong AH. You can say what you like about the projection part because no one will ever know with 100% certainty what would have happened to the ball but the impact part is certain. There's a massive line that runs stump to stump and the impact of the ball was plotted in the exact spot it hit Paine. It hit him in line. It actually happened, there's no interpretation in it.

Pity I don't have the dislike button so I can use it every time you post.

 

[Andrew Mc]

Yes and no.

Australia’s 400 scores have been among the slowest they’ve made this century, the NZ bowling has been quite respectable and asked a lot of questions. Pakistan’s was diabolical. But you could easily argue the reverse about their batting

Don't confuse we defensive dribble with respectability.

 

[Sammo360]

Sick of these minnow countries touring Australia.

You won't like the next few countries touring here then. West Indies and Zimbabwe are coming here before the T20 World Cup

 

[CakeEater]

Hopping on a plane to Melbourne for d.4 right now

Will there be a game to go to?

 

[Pacman Carney]

Shane Warne banging on about “resting” a quick for Sydney to play Swepson. He even suggested to give Nathan Lyon a rest to give the young fella a taste.
Seriously, can you imagine John Buchanan telling Warne 20 years ago, you’re having a rest for Sydney because we want to give Macgill or another spinner ‘a taste” he would’ve gone ballistic. He has never forgiven Steve Waugh for dropping him in the West Indies.
He is a dill of a commentator.

 

[scoman]

And in the daylight with a red ball

Been so lucky too with all the play and miss attempts and a dropped catch. Should be all out by now. #amidoinitright?

 

[PhatBoy]

Don't confuse we defensive dribble with respectability.

If you can mount an argument to say NZ - santner aside who has been utter junk - have actually been poor with the ball, I’d be interested to hear it.

It does Australia a disservice with the bat to suggest it. They’ve been disciplined and patient and have batted intelligently against generally accurate and patient bowling

 

[Ron The Bear]

You won't like the next few countries touring here then. West Indies and Zimbabwe are coming here before the T20 World Cup

Which city is going to cop the Afghanistan Test?

 

[corbies]

Pity I don't have the dislike button so I can use it every time you post.

You do have it. Hold down the like button and multiple options will pop up.

 

[Substance]

Might bookmark this post Plugger to recall and seek your advice when the Kiwi's are 5 for 60..!!!!

Damn...

 

[CURVE]

NZ's bowling at best is aimed at containing they just don't have the venom to blitz through a decent top order.

10-15kms makes all the difference. NZ have a very good bowling unit but none of them can hit 140-150kms consistently to intimidate the batsmen. It also means the NZ batsmen don’t face this kind of attack regularly and it shows, they look second rate. And they aren’t that bad generally.

 

[The Convert]

Didn't look like 80, didn't sound like 80. Can't say definitively it wasn't 80, but if the attendance could be independently audited then I'd throw a few dollars on "under 80".

Waddle is like Bruce. Way past it

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[StillAtLarge]

How the hell is Rebel Wilson a Hollywood actress. Madness