Pakistan in New Zeland

[locky801]

Ingram 245* and How out for 176.

Thought you said he was * and then you are asking how out

[CoverKing]

NZ ended up 0/90 with BJ Watling on 60* and McIntosh 23* when rain interrupted, and the series ended in a 1 all draw.

Disappointing end to a very entertaining series

[stan]

NZ ended up 0/90 with BJ Watling on 60* and McIntosh 23* when rain interrupted, and the series ended in a 1 all draw.

Disappointing end to a very entertaining series

It was an interesting series. It shows that Pakistan have a bit to offer at times and also New Zealand do have some potential to trouble teams. Although being some very good performances from Vettori at times got them into winning positions, however when you have blokes with ability like that you might as well enjoy what they can offer.

[stan]

NZ ended up 0/90 with BJ Watling on 60* and McIntosh 23* when rain interrupted, and the series ended in a 1 all draw.

Disappointing end to a very entertaining series

It was an interesting series. It shows that Pakistan have a bit to offer at times and also New Zealand do have some potential to trouble teams. Although being some very good performances from Vettori at times got them into winning positions, however when you have blokes with ability like that you might as well enjoy what they can offer.

Just if anyone is interested, here are Vettori's stats for the 3 test series against Pakistan:

Batting: 287 Runs @ 57.40 HS: 134
Bowling: 10 Wickets @ 36.40

Not a bad return.

[brod]

Neil Broom (last seen causing riots when playing for New Zealand A by giving money to homelss people) is a player that the Kiwis have tried in ODI and T20I cricket, with minimal/no success, but not in test cricket. Strange given that his List A, is nothing special (ave 29, 0 100s), yet his FC record is pretty good (ave 38 6 100s)
He is only 26 and in form (he is unbeaten on 159 for Otago today)

If the Kiwis are picking Elliott at number 6 on the basis he can bowl, its no wonder they are down the wrong end of the Test Championship

Well i understand why after seeing him in those ODI games. He doesnt look international quality at all. Altho it could be different in the test arena. His average of 38 probably doesnt deserve a go in the test arena either.Peter Fulton has just been recalled and will probably get the 3 tests to prove his worth.
If he can, i would suspect that NZ may end up going with 5 batters (no elliot), mccullum at 6 and vettori at 7 (he has improved big time) with southee at 8. This giving them 4 quicks and a spinner, and vettori IMO can be a world class number 7

Hes going okay this FC season though, could get a shot at the Bangas
566 runs @ 94.33 with 3 centuries

[CoverKing]

Atleast there picking blokes in form and getting the Fultons and the Elliots out

I like the look of Watling tho

[brod]

Atleast there picking blokes in form and getting the Fultons and the Elliots out

I like the look of Watling tho

Yeah BJ looks pretty good, and hes only 24 and his record although not flash (batting ave 31) it looks like he is improving as a player

[CoverKing]

Atleast there picking blokes in form and getting the Fultons and the Elliots out

I like the look of Watling tho

Yeah BJ looks pretty good, and hes only 24 and his record although not flash (batting ave 31) it looks like he is improving as a player

He was also leading NZ to the win in that last test bar a typical and reoccuring NZ batting collapse. McIntosh was barely scoring and he (on debut) took it upon himself and batted extremely well against a Paki line up with Gul, Aamer, Asif and Kaneria. A lot of promise showing thats for sure