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Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final

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  • DamoD Damo

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

    Perfect man to bring on

    I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

    I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

    Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

    Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

    Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

    My reputation can never recover from that slight.

    canefanC Away
    canefanC Away
    canefan
    wrote on last edited by
    #1911

    @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

    Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

    Perfect man to bring on

    I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

    I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

    Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

    Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

    Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

    My reputation can never recover from that slight.

    I don't remember acusing you of that. I think you have confused me with someone else

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    • DamoD Damo

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

      Perfect man to bring on

      I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

      I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

      Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

      Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

      Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

      My reputation can never recover from that slight.

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      Damo
      wrote on last edited by
      #1912

      @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

      Perfect man to bring on

      I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

      I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

      Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

      Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

      Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

      My reputation can never recover from that slight.

      Edit.

      Ah I see what you mean.

      Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

      I guess you gonna plead truth.

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      • DamoD Damo

        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

        Perfect man to bring on

        I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

        I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

        Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

        Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

        Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

        My reputation can never recover from that slight.

        Edit.

        Ah I see what you mean.

        Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

        I guess you gonna plead truth.

        canefanC Away
        canefanC Away
        canefan
        wrote on last edited by
        #1913

        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

        Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

        Perfect man to bring on

        I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

        I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

        Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

        Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

        Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

        My reputation can never recover from that slight.

        Edit.

        Ah I see what you mean.

        Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

        I guess you gonna plead truth.

        Another storm in a fern teacup

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        • canefanC canefan

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

          Perfect man to bring on

          I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

          I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

          Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

          Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

          Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

          My reputation can never recover from that slight.

          Edit.

          Ah I see what you mean.

          Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

          I guess you gonna plead truth.

          Another storm in a fern teacup

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          Damo
          wrote on last edited by
          #1914

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

          Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

          Perfect man to bring on

          I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

          I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

          Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

          Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

          Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

          My reputation can never recover from that slight.

          Edit.

          Ah I see what you mean.

          Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

          I guess you gonna plead truth.

          Another storm in a fern teacup

          Haha well to be fair I was kinda boozed, that is an absolute defence on the Fern is it not? Especially on a match thread.

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          • DamoD Damo

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

            Perfect man to bring on

            I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

            I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

            Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

            Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

            Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

            My reputation can never recover from that slight.

            Edit.

            Ah I see what you mean.

            Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

            I guess you gonna plead truth.

            Another storm in a fern teacup

            Haha well to be fair I was kinda boozed, that is an absolute defence on the Fern is it not? Especially on a match thread.

            canefanC Away
            canefanC Away
            canefan
            wrote on last edited by
            #1915

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            @canefan said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

            Come on Wags, bowl like someone just kicked your cat

            Perfect man to bring on

            I'd like him to give them a bit of the short stuff as well, just to force them back in the crease. Who needs swashbuckling stroke play? This test cricket is compelling

            I don't agree. That would leak some runs. I reckon we are doing very well starving them of runs. Even if we aren't taking wickets we are frustrating the hell out of them and they aren't progressing their score.

            Love the short stuff. Love Wags 💘

            Damo read the post. You specifically said that Wags bowling short stuff would leak runs, ie not a good idea. Case dismissed

            Nah, the comment which has forever sullied my reputation amongst all who saw was that I allegedly suggested Kyle Jamieson be dropped ahead of Matt Henry.

            My reputation can never recover from that slight.

            Edit.

            Ah I see what you mean.

            Carry on. I only read the second bit and thought the worst.

            I guess you gonna plead truth.

            Another storm in a fern teacup

            Haha well to be fair I was kinda boozed, that is an absolute defence on the Fern is it not? Especially on a match thread.

            The perfect defence

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            • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

              Nasser Hussain is good value as a commentator. Enjoy his work.

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              kev
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              #1916

              @kiwimurph said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

              Nasser Hussain is good value as a commentator. Enjoy his work.

              He is the best. Really like Nasser. My favourite was he called out Allan Border for the sledging that went on when he was captain. Great stuff when it’s live commentary. Allan said nothing from memory.

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                Chris B.
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                #1917

                https://retro.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/Southampton/hour_by_hour.html

                Here's what the Norwegians have to say for Southampton.

                Anything less than 1mm per hour is just misty drizzle and could easily not eventuate or just be occasional showers.

                Probably take some time to get the field ready when it stops, so I'd say at best we'll get 3 hours today - but, we could easily get nothing.

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                • Chris B.C Chris B.

                  https://retro.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/Southampton/hour_by_hour.html

                  Here's what the Norwegians have to say for Southampton.

                  Anything less than 1mm per hour is just misty drizzle and could easily not eventuate or just be occasional showers.

                  Probably take some time to get the field ready when it stops, so I'd say at best we'll get 3 hours today - but, we could easily get nothing.

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                  MajorStokes
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                  #1918

                  @chris-b said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                  https://retro.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/Southampton/hour_by_hour.html

                  Here's what the Norwegians have to say for Southampton.

                  Anything less than 1mm per hour is just misty drizzle and could easily not eventuate or just be occasional showers.

                  Probably take some time to get the field ready when it stops, so I'd say at best we'll get 3 hours today - but, we could easily get nothing.

                  Optimistic. This from Cric Info

                  There's an expectation the match officials may take a call quickly this morning, rather than wait the entire afternoon." All of which tells you there's scant optimism for getting on the field today.

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                    Damo
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                    #1919

                    Early night tonight guys. No chance of play at all.

                    https://www.bbc.com/weather/2637487

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                    • No QuarterN Offline
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                      No Quarter
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1920

                      Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

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                      • MajorStokesM Offline
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                        #1921

                        I think this article by Aussie arse kissing Pom Mark Nicholas sums up the coverage so far absolutely perfect.

                        Waxing lyrical about the Indian player consistently, disappointment when they get out, many an anecdote about pretty much so all teams that play the game apart from NZ, and then a couple of lines dropped in to mention the opposition (who are arguably ahead in this test).

                        https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-vs-nz-wtc-final-3rd-day-mark-nicholas-modern-heroes-light-up-historic-rose-bowl-1267267

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                        • MajorStokesM MajorStokes

                          I think this article by Aussie arse kissing Pom Mark Nicholas sums up the coverage so far absolutely perfect.

                          Waxing lyrical about the Indian player consistently, disappointment when they get out, many an anecdote about pretty much so all teams that play the game apart from NZ, and then a couple of lines dropped in to mention the opposition (who are arguably ahead in this test).

                          https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-vs-nz-wtc-final-3rd-day-mark-nicholas-modern-heroes-light-up-historic-rose-bowl-1267267

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                          Tim
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                          #1922

                          @majorrage said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                          I think this article by Aussie arse kissing Pom Mark Nicholas sums up the coverage so far absolutely perfect.

                          Maybe my most hated commentator in any sport, and I hate a lot of commentators.

                          Just a consistently shocking level of obsequiousness, constantly sucking aussie cock.

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                          • No QuarterN No Quarter

                            Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

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                            Damo
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1923

                            @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                            Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

                            I reckon we need to take a few risks. Try to score a quick 220 in a couple of sessions.

                            There isn't really that much risk to us of losing. Let's say we go too hard and get rolled for 50 more.

                            So we are then 60 behind with 5 and a half sessions to play. India will want to score at least another 240 to set us 300 to win in a day or just under. Doesn't seem very likely to me that they can do this or would even try. I don't see many credible paths to a defeat, but I can see a credible path to victory.

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                              Siam
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1924

                              They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                              Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

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                              • SiamS Siam

                                They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

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                                No Quarter
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1925

                                @siam said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

                                A timeless test to decide the final would be awesome. Nowhere to hide for either team, the ultimate test.

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                                • DamoD Damo

                                  @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                  Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

                                  I reckon we need to take a few risks. Try to score a quick 220 in a couple of sessions.

                                  There isn't really that much risk to us of losing. Let's say we go too hard and get rolled for 50 more.

                                  So we are then 60 behind with 5 and a half sessions to play. India will want to score at least another 240 to set us 300 to win in a day or just under. Doesn't seem very likely to me that they can do this or would even try. I don't see many credible paths to a defeat, but I can see a credible path to victory.

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                                  booboo
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1926

                                  @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                  @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                  Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

                                  I reckon we need to take a few risks. Try to score a quick 220 in a couple of sessions.

                                  There isn't really that much risk to us of losing. Let's say we go too hard and get rolled for 50 more.

                                  So we are then 60 behind with 5 and a half sessions to play. India will want to score at least another 240 to set us 300 to win in a day or just under. Doesn't seem very likely to me that they can do this or would even try. I don't see many credible paths to a defeat, but I can see a credible path to victory.

                                  Was contemplating we declare at our current score, and force them to set a target.

                                  I kind of think India would be more scared of loaingthan we are.

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                                  • No QuarterN No Quarter

                                    @siam said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                    They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                    Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

                                    A timeless test to decide the final would be awesome. Nowhere to hide for either team, the ultimate test.

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                                    booboo
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1927

                                    @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                    @siam said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                    They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                    Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

                                    A timeless test to decide the final would be awesome. Nowhere to hide for either team, the ultimate test.

                                    The issue there is time can be a weapon too.

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                                    • boobooB booboo

                                      @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                      @siam said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                      They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                      Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

                                      A timeless test to decide the final would be awesome. Nowhere to hide for either team, the ultimate test.

                                      The issue there is time can be a weapon too.

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                                      Siam
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1928

                                      @booboo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                      @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                      @siam said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                      They've got to move forward with a week or 8 days to finish this format-saving WTC concept. Timeless tests were once the norm.
                                      Special playing conditions for the final would be universally embraced and removes test cricket's only real Achilles heel.

                                      A timeless test to decide the final would be awesome. Nowhere to hide for either team, the ultimate test.

                                      The issue there is time can be a weapon too.

                                      Not if it's only used to counter the weather stopping play. For example, they've factored in 1 extra day, why not factor in 2 or 3. If no rain, then just use the original 5 days

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                                      • boobooB booboo

                                        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                        @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                        Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

                                        I reckon we need to take a few risks. Try to score a quick 220 in a couple of sessions.

                                        There isn't really that much risk to us of losing. Let's say we go too hard and get rolled for 50 more.

                                        So we are then 60 behind with 5 and a half sessions to play. India will want to score at least another 240 to set us 300 to win in a day or just under. Doesn't seem very likely to me that they can do this or would even try. I don't see many credible paths to a defeat, but I can see a credible path to victory.

                                        Was contemplating we declare at our current score, and force them to set a target.

                                        I kind of think India would be more scared of loaingthan we are.

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                                        @booboo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                        @damo said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                        @no-quarter said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

                                        Two full days is enough time for us to get a result, but maybe not India unless they really roll through us for 50 odd. We could in theory bat a day and end up with a lead of 150ish, then put them in on the final day and have a fair old crack at them.

                                        I reckon we need to take a few risks. Try to score a quick 220 in a couple of sessions.

                                        There isn't really that much risk to us of losing. Let's say we go too hard and get rolled for 50 more.

                                        So we are then 60 behind with 5 and a half sessions to play. India will want to score at least another 240 to set us 300 to win in a day or just under. Doesn't seem very likely to me that they can do this or would even try. I don't see many credible paths to a defeat, but I can see a credible path to victory.

                                        Was contemplating we declare at our current score, and force them to set a target.

                                        I kind of think India would be more scared of loaingthan we are.

                                        I don't know enough about pitches and how they wear in humidity, but would we really want to be chasing a target on day 6?

                                        Williamson would win world praise for his sportsmanship, but that's the only thing that would be won. If we are going to take a risk, I agree with Damo's risk taking strategy. Up the pace, risk getting rolled for 50 odd more runs and then we are in no worse situation than declaring now.

                                        If we can make 200 more runs in 2 sessions (and that's a massive if) then we are in the box seat. If we can make 250, then we can't really lose.

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