NZ v Pakistan T20 series

[Plugger35]

NZ in big trouble now at 72/8.

Phillips is still capable of winning it but he could run out of partners.

 

[NYRB]

I cant seem to remember a slowish New Zealand wicket like this one.

 

[Plugger35]

Phillips gone and that's game over, Pakistan will get a consolation win and make it a 4-1 series result.

 

[NYRB]

At the change of innings there was nothing that suggested to me NZ would struggle in that chase.

Clearly 1 day off, and playing on the same surface as 2 days ago - took its toll. Hagley Oval in the Super Smash is probably the hardest scoring ground in New Zealand.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Henry Nicholls finally dropped, Ravindra to bat in the middle order. Wouldn't mind seeing Conway drop down the order but as usual we have no one else really to open.

'Tough calls': Black Caps squad revealed for South Africa tests

Rachin Ravindra is set to play his first test at home since 2022.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[akkaps]

Tim Southee (C, Northern Districts)
Tom Blundell (WK, Wellington Firebirds)
Devon Conway (Wellington Firebirds)
Matt Henry (Canterbury)
Kyle Jamieson (Canterbury)
Tom Latham (Canterbury)
Daryl Mitchell (Canterbury)
Will O’Rourke* (Canterbury, squad for second test only)
Glenn Phillips (Otago Volts)
Rachin Ravindra (Wellington Firebirds)
Mitch Santner (Northern Districts)
Neil Wagner (Northern Districts)
Kane Williamson (Northern Districts)
Will Young

Will Young

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

2.5

1star

HB

3.5

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

2.5

1star

HB

3.5

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.5

4star

(Central Stags)

Best XI? Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell, Phillips, Santner, Wagner, Southee, Henry

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Tim Southee (C, Northern Districts)
Tom Blundell (WK, Wellington Firebirds)
Devon Conway (Wellington Firebirds)
Matt Henry (Canterbury)
Kyle Jamieson (Canterbury)
Tom Latham (Canterbury)
Daryl Mitchell (Canterbury)
Will O’Rourke* (Canterbury, squad for second test only)
Glenn Phillips (Otago Volts)
Rachin Ravindra (Wellington Firebirds)
Mitch Santner (Northern Districts)
Neil Wagner (Northern Districts)
Kane Williamson (Northern Districts)
Will Young (Central Stags)

Best XI? Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell, Phillips, Santner, Wagner, Southee, Henry

I'd say Wagner, Henry, O'Rourke and Jamieson all play one game each.

Wouldn't be surprised if Williamson misses at least one match too.

 

[akkaps]

I'd say Wagner, Henry, O'Rourke and Jamieson all play one game each.

Wouldn't be surprised if Williamson misses at least one match too.

The bowling makes sense, especially against a weakened opponent.
I was tossing up between Ravindra and Williamson in the 3/4 position. Personally would prefer Ravindra in 3 for long term planning. If Kane were to miss out, drop Conway down and bring in Young to open?

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

The bowling makes sense, especially against a weakened opponent.
I was tossing up between Ravindra and Williamson in the 3/4 position. Personally would prefer Ravindra in 3 for long term planning. If Kane were to miss out, drop Conway down and bring in Young to open?

I'd go Latham, Conway, KW, Mitch, Ravindra, Phillips, Blundell, bowlers personally. I prefer putting the younger players lower in the order.

If we had another decent opener (Young's had enough chances imo) I'd have Conway at 3 and everyone shuffles down one and probably no Phillips.